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CHECKPOINTS VOLUME 29, NUMBER 1

June 2000

ARTICLES

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New Computer Laboratory Opens in Cadet Library

Aerospace Basic Course Becomes First Step in PME

AOG-Supported Character and Leadership Seminar a Success 12 Liaison Officers Recognized, Graduate Support Urged 13 Former Long-Time Dean Credits Success to the Golden Rule 14 21 Academy Burial Policies /Procedures Outlined New for 2002 22 Academy Planning Flight Training Program Team Soars Into Second Place 23 Flying Wins 24 Achievement” Award Falconry Program “Special Firstie Works to Balance Olympic Dream with Air Force Career... 25 ...

CORPORATE OFFICERS Board Chair Marcus A. Anderson, ‘61 Board Vice Chair William W. Maywhort, ‘68

President & CEO

James A. Shaw, ‘67

Secretary

Former Air Force Chief of Staffs Rescue Recounted

Class of 2003 is Recognized

Academy Assembly Tackles Unity and Diversity in America Cadet Writes Thought-Provoking Piece on Founders Day

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Sabre Society Campaign Draws More than 50 New Members.. 35

James W. Brown III, ‘59 Treasurer

JohnT. Moore, ‘78 STAFF President & CEO

James A. Shaw, ‘67 Vice President, Services

JockC.H. Schwank, ‘60 Vice President, Development

GaryS. Howe, ‘69 Vice President,

Information Services Charles A. Denham, ‘67 Director of Publications Tom Kroboth Director, Constituent Services

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The AOG Boardroom

View from the Hill

The Secret Life of Waldo F. Dumbsquat

Chapter News

Gone But Not Forgotten

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Graduate Biographical Update Form

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Available AOG Member Benefits/Services

Class News

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Designated Director James A. Shaw, ‘67 To Serve Until 1 July 2001 LD Fortner, ‘59

ABOUT OUR COVER Our cover photo of the Graduation Parade is taken from a group

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DJPalenchar, ‘70 JT Moore, ‘78 J A Merritt, ‘89

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THE AOG BOARDROOM Lt. Gen. (Ret) Marcus A. Anderson, ‘61, Board Chair and pride of a job well done. I know you join me in wishing Tad and

Dear Fellow Graduates, As you read this column, the Class of 2000 will be nearing (or have

completed) graduation. As one who passed that milestone a few years ago (hey, it only seems like a few years), I offer my hearty congratulations to our newest graduates. You join the “long blue line” that now numbers some 33,000 graduates and from my perspective as the AOG Chair more than 50 percent of the class join some 17,000 members of our Association. I hope more join us as time goes by, but I congratulate those who decided to be members right from the start. -

Sandy all the best as they enter the next phase of their lives. And to Maj. Gen. John Dallager, ‘69, welcome aboard! I look forward to renewing our friendship and working with you on matters of mutual interest to the AOG and the Academy. Have a great summer!

Standing Nominating Committee to Identify AOG Board Candidates The current bylaws of the Association of Graduates (AOG) contain provisions for the manner in which candidates for elected director positions are identified, evaluated and nominated.

Speaking of membership, I also congratulate “my elders”, the Class

Of primary interest in the procedures is the establishment of a standing, vis-a-vis an ad hoc, nominating committee of the board. This committee will have the responsibility for identifying, researching, interviewing, evaluating and recommending to the board candidates for future board membership. In essence, the nominating committee will maintain a continuing list of potential nominees from which it may select candidates to meet the board’s requirements for service over a particular term of office. Individual candidates will be constantly evaluated regarding their qualifications, ability and desire to serve. This and future issues of Checkpoints will carry the names of members of the nominating committee and information on how each can

of ’60, who this spring became the first class to achieve 100% AOG

be reached. Interested AOG members may contact one of the com-

membership. Well done! Any other class ready to accept the challenge? I’m also delighted to see the Sabre Society continuing to grow at a steady (and even increasing) pace. Graduates, parents, and friends of the Academy are all participating in this marvelous effort. To each new member I add my personal thanks for your generosity and support of “our Academy”. I look forward to seeing a good number of you at the next Sabre Society gathering, 20-23 July, at USAFA. I mentioned in my last article that we, the AOG, were looking at sponsoring the construction of an interment facility at the Academy cemetery, a facility that would accommodate memorial/graveside services as well as a columbarium for ashes. At our February meeting, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to move forward with this project. Of course, there are several more steps in the process, not the least of which are finalized drawings, approval by the Superintendent, and a strategy for raising the funds (about $2.5-3.0 million). You might ask, why shouldn’t the Air Force pay for it? The answer is, if the Air Force pays, the cemetery would likely become “national”; i.e., open to all military members/spouses from all services. With the limited space available, the cemetery would rather quickly lose the serenity and openness we now experience. Thus, I hope you agree that the interment facility is an appropriate project for the AOG to sponsor/

mittee members to indicate their desire to serve as a director.

Marcus Anderson, ‘61

An indication of interest, however, will not necessarily result in placement on the list of qualified candidates. The needs of the association will take precedence at all times.

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VIEW FROM THE HILL Lt. Gen. Tad J. Oelstrom, ‘65, Superintendent This is it the last time I am privileged to communicate with you as the Superintendent. I will miss the opportunities, and it is with sad-

ness that

Sandy and I leave this prized position. As I mentioned upon arriving (seemingly only a few months ago), it was beyond a dream that anyone would be so fortunate to come back to this great place as the Superintendent. The experience has been so much more than we ever envisioned.

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hoped to make more progress on issues that you can have a positive role in moving forward. Introductory Flight Training: The first iteration of this program, to get flight experience on SUPT-bound cadets/lieutenants, has worked very well. However, it is time for the next logical step get that flying back on the Academy where we can build higher payoff syllabi and improve standardization. We have a green light to do just that, and -

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with luck will be there in less than two years. (Editor’s note: See related

story on page 22.) Along with that green light and beginning later this year, everyone entering SUPT will have a private pilot’s license and at least 50 hours of flying time. Rated presence: Before I depart, there will be fewer than 100 pilots (only four fighter pilots authorized), lieutenant through lieutenant colonel, assigned to the Academy. USAFA must continue to be the place to •

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Enlisteds Honor Superintendent with

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Lt. Gen. Tad J. Oelstrom, 6 5 I have wrestled for some time on how best to structure this article

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and keep it short. Here goes.

Kudos:

Absolutely incredible!!!!! Talented, dedicated, intelligent, athletic, motivated. Regardless of what you think about today’s younger generation, don’t fret. They will be there when needed and will be better at whatever we ask of them than we were. They are the joy in this job. They lift you up any day it is needed, and reinforce everything that is good about this place. They challenge you to do your job better and challenge you to be a better officer. All I can say is that we should feel lucky to have these great young Americans follow in our footsteps. •

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Staff: Phenomenal! Officers, enlisted, civilian and contract.

By Jennifer Grugman Academy Spirit staff The most prestigious honor the Academy enlisted corps can bestow will be presented to the superintendent June 7. Lt. Gen. Tad Oelstrom received an invitation from a contingent of senior NCOs to become the fifth recipient of the Academy Order of the Sword March 16. ‘It’s not an award based on position, it’s an award based on respect of the general’s position in support of the enlisted corps,” said Academy Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Myers. “He’s been totally supportive of all enlisted programs. It’s a joint effort here between officers, enlisted and civilians to get the job done, to complete the mission. He always considers enlisted input when making Academy-wide decisions.”

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with the quirks, hurdles, changes, and pressures of today’s personnel and manpower system, this team is up to the task. They, too, are moti-

vated, talented, and have a great sense of duty. They get co-opted by those great cadets to perform at elevated levels and seem to thrive on it. Their commitment to teaching and living the values of this institu-

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Support groups: Outstanding! Parents, sponsors, foundations, active duty and Reserve component units, admissions liaison, and com•

munity organizations. The contributions of these representative support groups (I could list 100) are unbelievable. They touch every aspect of cadet life and without their support we could not survive. •You, as members of the AOG: Spectacular! To say that the AOG is

integral to the success of the Academy is an enormous understatement. Your impact is now across the complete spectrum of cadet activities. You should be proud of the role you are playing in your institution.

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The Academy Order of the Sword was to be presented to Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tad Oelstrom June 7. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ben Bloker courtesy the Academy Spirit.) Academy NCOs adopted the Order of the Sword in 1981, following a military tradition dating back to the 1500s. King Gustave I of Sweden asked his noblemen to appoint officers to serve him. They became the first NCO corps as we know them today. The Order of the Sword was a way for these NCOs to honor their leader by presenting him with a sword as a symbol of the leader’s righteousness. The Order of the Sword has become a way for enlisted personnel to honor an officer or civilian who has shown them tremendous support and consideration, in the present day military.

Any enlisted person can nominate someone to the Order of the Sword. After the initial request, a formal nomination is sent to chief master sergeants and first sergeants. These senior NCOs then conduct an in‘You go out and talk to your folks and talk about accomplishments of the nominee and the enlisted give

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vote,” Myers said. “It’s very closed. It’s a very private vote.”

General Oelstrom is being honored for his strategic vision for enlisted personnel, his concern for enlisted quality of life and the numerous programs he has personally supported, according to Myers. He receives the sword in a ceremony June 7 during a private banquet with enlisted personnel. There, his accomplishments will be recognized and he will be honored as the fifth recipient of the Academy Order of the Sword. ( The Academy Spirit,)

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big plus for him. “You don’t have to run back to your room. It also helps out with class when you have to print transparencies. It’s real nice.” Christensen was researching articles on the web for a civil engineering class. He said he visits the lab about once a week. (The Academy Spirit!

ing the facility. “We average about 17 cadets an hour and the number is growing,” said Carolyn Dull, programmer/analyst. “We had a line waiting at 7 a.m. when we opened.” Although all cadets are issued a computer when they first arrive, the lab has been popular because of its convenience. It’s located in Fairchild Hall as are most of the cadet’s classrooms. “Cadets can stop by in between classes and check e-mail, work on a paper or make transparencies,” Dull said. The lab has also proven a little more useful to firsties. “The computers [the firsties] got are now

three years old. [The computers in the lab] are the same as what the doolies have. They are much faster.” But the lab offers much more than easy Internet access. It offers a

one-gun projector for practice presentations, a color printer, scanners, digital camera and a CD recorder. Access to the lab is also customer service oriented. The lab, located in the southeast corner of the Cadet Library’s fourth floor, is open during normal library operating hours, including evenings and Sundays.

(View From the Hill: From page 7.) come if you want to

fly aircraft in today’s Air Force. My concern is how to motivate cadets toward that flying career when there are so few pilots with whom to interface on a daily basis. We recognize, and accept, the personnel turbulence and demands associated with the realities of managing Air Force rated manning and retention, but you need to know what is at risk. Litigious threats to your honor and disenrollment programs: In today’s world, it is no surprise to see increasing pressures throughout a cadet’s journey in one of these areas. Our processes must be protected to minimize outside influences. We have been reasonably suecessful while a case is being worked at the Academy. However, we have been less successful as it proceeds through higher-level review. In practice, we are still able to remove a disenrolled cadet from the wing based on long-standing standards, but it is not unusual to still be working cases over a year later due to litigious action. Air Force Academy Athletic Association (AFAAA): This organization is undergoing a huge transformation. Primary guidance for its operation over the preceding 40 years has come from Secretarial waivers, permitting it to operate outside much of the guidance applicable to USAF non-appropriated fund instrumentalities. This has allowed the AFAAA to raise money to support appropriated funding in athletic •

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Cadet 3rd Class Devon Christensen researches articles for a civil engineering class. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Roel Udey courtesy the Academy Spirit.) services and the wording has been inserted in the budget process for linkage to second lieutenant pay. We’re not home free yet, but we are on the final stretch. An added bonus the new athletic facility has received service support for FY2001 funding of Phase I. We anticipate lively discussion during summer Congressional markups. We remain convinced this project is critical to implementing gender equity expectations that have lagged since bringing females into the Academy in 1976, while enhancing the athletic training for all cadets. Keep your fingers crossed on these and support openly if given the opportunity. As you read this, over 950 more firsties are preparing to graduate and join our ranks, serving as lieutenants in the world’s greatest air force. The Doolittle Class has “done us proud” and we look forward to their service to the country. Momentarily, the Class of 2004 will be walking through the doors bright eyed and motivated to take on everything we can throw at them. We are excited to see the first class entering in -

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programs and to operate much like other NCAA Division I athletic programs. Current guidance is to review and correct recognized internal

control concerns, and to begin operating by July 1 without Secretarial waivers and in accordance with applicable DoD and USAF guidance. We have embarked on a huge effort to supplement existing guidance

documents, which will capture many of the unique practices we feel are

required to continue the AFAAA as a viable organization. It is a tremenan ordous effort that, when completed, will leave a stronger AFAAA ganization that can better meet our fiscal and managerial responsibilities, as well as enhancing our stature in NCAA Division I competition. •Competitive Sourcing and Privatization (Strategic Sourcing): This process potentially replaces active duty or USAF civilian personnel and / or organizations with a contract or reorganized in-house operations based on fair competition. We have been in this process for two years and will continue for at least two more. Over 1,100 support positions at the Academy are being evaluated for possible conversion. We recognize that it does make sense in some cases to convert to competitively-won alternative organizations and we remain open to that potential. We have successfully defended those operations directly assodated with cadet education and growth, and have protected those units from alternative sourcing. I do not see this as a threat to successful mission accomplishment, but it may reduce the active duty and USAF -

Next Superintendent, Lt. Gen. (select) John R. Dallager, ‘69

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Two Congressional issues on this year’s plate are cadet pay and a

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Officer School, which is also located at Maxwell. Captains usually attend SOS between their fourth and sixth years of commissioned ron

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When speaking to his staff, the commandant of the Air Force’s new Aerospace Basic Course (ABC) at Maxwell AFB, AL tends to speak in questions a communication technique designed to prompt critical -

thinking among his subordinates.

“What does it mean to be an ‘air-

man?”’ Lieutenant Colonel (now colonel select) Douglas Lengenfelder

recently asked two ABC flight commanders both of whom were junior officers. “What does the airman bring to the joint warfighting table?” The commandant, a 1979 graduate of the Air Force Academy, answered his own question: “Airmen are masters of aerospace power,” adding that at Aerospace Basic Course, “we produce airmen.” Since late summer last year, more Air Force junior officers have heard such talk. The first official four-week Aerospace Basic Course graduated 290 students Sept. 3,1999 while 695 more students graduated from the second class Oct. 8. The next ABC class began in January 2000. The school plans to graduate 780 students in calendar year 2000, and 1,612 in2001. The course is designed to help new Air Force officers and select civilians in the Air Force to comprehend their roles as “airmen” who understand what aerospace capabilities contribute to war fighting along with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, officials said. -

ABC students work through an exercise designed to teach the art of planning an air campaign. (Photo by Capt. Alisen Iversen) The new school is a good addition to the Air Force’s “continuum of education,” said Colonel Joe Greene, director of Air University plans and operations. “The most important and educationally undeniable benefit to having an Aerospace Basic Course is that it provides the foundation for the rest of an officer’s professional military education,” he said. He predicted that ABC will not only prepare graduates for future professional challenges, but will also instill in them an appreciation for the value of Air Force professional military education. Greene said that another benefit of placing ABC at the beginning of new officers’ and civilians’ careers is that they can learn early what it means to be “airmen.” “A long-standing criticism of Air Force personnel is that they see themselves as specialists first such as pilots, maintenance officers and logisticians and airmen second. The placement of ABC in an officer’s career prior to the first operational assignment was designed intentionally to give each officer the sense that they are, -

indeed, airmen first,” he said. The commander of Air Education and Training Command echoed Green’s concerns. General Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton said that some mem-

Retired Gen. Ron Fogelman, ’63, visits Lt. Col. Doug Lengenfelder ’79, ABC commandant.

During the visit, Fogleman encouraged Lengenfelder to “immerse the students in the totality of air and space power.” General Ronald Fogleman, '63, former Air Force chief of staff, con-

ceived the concept for the school. Fogleman, during a recent visit to

Maxwell, said that at the beginning of his tenure as the Air Force’s leader, he noted that Air Force people tended to focus on their particular specialty to the detriment of the Air Force as a whole. “Some-

body would come to the table to talk about airpower and what we could do as keepers of airpower for the nation, but they showed up wearing their bomber or fighter badge or medical or whatever it was, and that’s where they wanted to argue from,” he said. “That was the beginning of the thought process that said, ‘I think we’re too stovepiped.’” Fogleman said that he and other leaders speculated that part of the reason for the “stove piping” was a problem in the way the Air Force trained its new officers. “The flaw is, we commission officers and send them off to specialty schools. That’s where we convince them that

they’re a security type, a personnel type, a medical type, a fighter pilot, a bomber pilot or whatever,” he said. “We thought, ‘Maybe our problem is, we ought to bring them together before they go off to become a specialist and put some effort into teaching them the totality of air and space power.’” Currently, most ABC students are new line officers from the Air Force Academy, Officer Training School and Air Force ROTC. In addition, civilians in the Air Force’s PALACE Acquire Program are represented in each class. The PALACE Acquire Program is designed to attract men and women with management potential to careers as federal employees with the Air Force.

By 2004, Air Force officials plan to include Air Force Reserve and Guard officers, as well as chaplains and legal and medical officers. ABC is the new first step in Air Force officer professional military edu-

cation. Previously, the first level of PME for Air Force officers was Squad

bers of today’s Air Force have lost the site picture of what it means to be “airmen.” “Aerospace Basic Course was created to regain it by providing an experience common to all airmen,” the general said. “This course will bring all of our newly commissioned officers together and create a common base of understanding of how all the elements of our force fit together. This course was designed to provide a common frame of reference for understanding and employing aerospace forces.” According to Lieutenant General Lance W. Lord, Air University commander, ABC will be a valuable tool for helping the Air Force’s future senior leaders to get a strong start on becoming “absolute masters of the profession of arms and, specifically, aerospace power.” He said that such mastery is especially vital in today’s “instant information” culture, where, for example, military campaigns are televised live worldwide, and world wide web pages are increasing exponentially. As a resuit of the instant information age, “the process of what we do is as

important as the result,” Lord said. “We no longer have the luxury of learning from our mistakes. We have to be masters of our craft.” “I think it (ABC) may prove in the future to be one of the most important things our Air Force has done for you and for the Air Force in general,” Lieutenant General David W. Mcllvoy, Air Education and Training vice commander, told students in the second class at their graduation. The ABC curriculum primarily focuses on war fighting. Through seminars, exercises and war games, the school concentrates on issues such as

the Air Force’s core competencies; aerospace theory, doctrine and

strategy; current and future aerospace systems and capabilities; and

planning and executing joint aerospace operations. Air Force core values and ethical principles are interwoven throughout the four-week course.

Lengenfelder admitted that many ABC students will be familiar with many of the issues taught at ABC, “but not at the level we teach it,” he said. “We quickly pass the knowledge level of learning and teach at the comprehension and application levels.” (Continued on page 87.)

AOG-supported Character and Leadership Symposium a Success By Maj. Steven Schaick What happens when 95 percent of the cadet wing mixes it up with 100 students from 30 universities from around the country? Add to the

mix more than 20 scholars and a dozen military heroes? Point them all

down the road of Selflessness and what do you get? We called it the 7th annual National Character and Leadership Symposium, and the generous support of the AOG made it all

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Rockies walked several audiences through the character implications of patriotic and sacred hymns. Dr. Victor Davis Hanson addressed “The Soul of Battle.” Also, the U.S. Army Special Forces and Navy Seals inspired cadets with the notion of “Hardiness in Training and Service.” The Student Consortium gave cadets and university students alike the opportunity to examine the theme of “Service Before Self’ in both small group and plenary sessions. When all was said and done, more than 50 sessions were held involving nearly 4,000 cadets with the AOG

taking the lead in funding about 65 percent of the symposium’s costs.

Adm. (Ret) James Stockdale signs autographs after recounting prisoncell experiences to the National Character and Leadership Symposium attendees. USAFA’s commitment to character development marched on as ca-

dets, faculty and staff were inundated with Heroes, Hymns and Hardiness, the theme of this year’s NCLS held March 8-10.

Standing-room-

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squadron commander and Thunderbird Lead, USAF Aerial Demonstration Team. Cadets and civilian peers were captivated as the 31 st Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Charles Krulak, led a panel discussion on the “The Warrior Ethos.”

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Liaison Officers Recognized, Graduate Support Urged By Maj. Roger Heard

Who can be an ALO and be part of a great organization working for

Every two years the leaders and mentors of the Admissions Liaison

both the Air Force Academy and the youngsters of America? You can!

Officer (ALO) force come together at the Air Force Academy to discuss lessons learned and new recruiting tools, recognize outstanding recruit-

The ALO force is comprised of active duty, Reserve, Guard, retirees, and

ing efforts, and map out the program’s future. This year’s Liaison Officer Directors (LOD) conference was attended by 83 LODs and several guests. The majority of the LOD conference was held downtown at the Antlers Hotel with a day at the Academy to visit with cadets and to hear from several guest speakers. Speakers ineluded Superintendent Lt. Gen. Oelstrom, Commandant Brig. Gen. Welsh, Dean Brig. Gen. Wagie, Director of Admissions Col. Pinkerton, Director of Enrollment Programs Col. Airman, and professor and noted ethics author Brig. Gen. (Ret) Wakin. The remainder of the conference was spent in working groups improving the ALO program and strengthening administrative and logistical support for the ALOs. Program improvements over the past three to four years have created a marked

improvement in ALO retention and ALO promotions. Other recent improvements have led to a greater number of qualified candidates applying to the Academy and AFROTC each year. The conference concluded with a formal banquet at the Antlers Hotel. Seven ALOs were recognized with national awards. Each of these ALOs has gone above and beyond their peers in service to the ALO program and to the young men and women whom they helped through the challenging admissions process. The award winners were: Liaison Officer Director of the Nation, Lt. Col. Randall Barrett; Deputy Liaison Officer Director of the Nation, Lt. Col. James Hogue; Minority Affairs Counselor of the Nation, Maj. Kevin Cannon; Primary Duty ALO of the Nation, Maj. Robert Eisenberger; Additional Duty ALO of the Nation,

civilians. ALOs live all over the world, serving their local communities as mentors and counselors.

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top-notch students with their application process. Some are Academy graduates and many are not, but all of them are dedicated to finding and motivating Air Force leaders of the future. As an alumnus, you can help either by joining our ALO team or by assisting ALOs in your area. An ALO is typically responsible for 5-20 high schools near his or her home. ALOs work closely with guidance counselors and other influential school officials to contact promising students. If you are already in the National Guard or Reserves, you can become an additional duty ALO. ALO duties become a valuable second source of points, and in today’s changing Guard and Reserve environment, an ALO position is an excellent backup if your main slot changes or becomes unavailable. Active duty officers can also serve as ALOs as an additional duty. ALO duty is an excellent way to become involved in your local community and can be a very rewarding experience. Retired officers and civilians are welcome to be ALOs too! Many of you are long-term residents of your communities and are involved in -

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Many of our civilian ALOs have past military experience, are affiliated with local schools, or have sons or daughters at the Academy. Your material compensation will be minimal, but our ALOs tell us the real reward comes from knowing you have helped a deserving young American get an Academy education and become a potential leader in

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Former Long-time Dean Credits Success to the Golden Rule

Harvard and returned to West Point, where he taught economics, wrote

By Don Peppers, Class of 1972 One doesn’t usually think of the U.S. Air Force Academy as an incu-

bator for radical marketing theories, but the truth is, the Academy has

always been a launching pad for new ideas and innovative thinking. Brig. Gen. Robert McDermott, who has become a virtual living legend of customer service in the financial services industry, got his “wings” at the Air Force Academy. Former Dean of the Academy, former CEO of USAA and “McD” to his friends, McDermott has been recognized throughout his various careers as a trailblazer and pathfinder. With insight and courage, he challenged traditions and, when necessary, replaced them with something better. Martha Rogers and I dedicated our most recent business book, The One To One Manager, to McD, and in a unique event designed to celebrate its publication, we recognized the general as a pioneer who left his indelible mark on our free enterprise system. General McDermott credits his success to applying the Golden Rule treat customers the way you would want to be treated yourself. “All of us know what the Golden Rule is,” McDermott said during his keynote address at The One to One Manager Pioneer Seminar. “It’s innate in all of us. And once you turn it on, especially in a company culture.. it can spread in many ways.” McD lives and breathes this concept. He successfully applied it to organizational strategies, and unwittingly laid Customer Relationship the foundation for a new kind of marketing Management. -

a brilliant scholarly professor who could also teach. In 1954, assigned to the newly minted Air Force Academy, the pilot-turned-scholar promptly drew the atten-

business books and gained fame as that rarity

tion of the top brass when he introduced a very radical concept

system of individualized education, based on the idea that each cadet was a

unique entity whose academic needs were also unique. It was a

vision that contrasted sharply with the regimented culture at West Point. But McDermott won the support of his superiors, and within five years,

the fledgling academy had evolved into a top-notch college.

Retiring from his post as Dean, McDermott began his second career president of the United Services Automobile Association, founded in 1922 by 25 Army officers who had difficulty getting auto insurance. By 1968, USAA had 650,000 customers (all current or former military officers) and $207 million in assets, but constant internal bickering, low morale and high employee turnover plagued the company. McDermott moved swiftly to steer USAA in a new direction, aggressively charting out innovative and daring territory. USAA issued life insurance policies to new officers as they were called to active war duty; it allowed existing members who were assigned combat roles to inas

crease their coverage; and as the ultimate good faith gesture, it issued insurance policies to the men who went to the moon. Today, the com-

pany owns 85 subsidiaries and affiliates, serves more than two million customers, manages assets of more than $45 billion, and was ranked 212th among U.S. corporations in terms of revenues. McDermott applied the same cultural-changing, pioneering philosophy to introduce USAA to technology. “We used technology for two purposes,” explained McDermott. “One, to make it more convenient

for the customer to do business with us. Two, to make us more efficient in serving the customer’s needs. We viewed technology as an investment item, not an expense item, and we treated technology like a strategic weapon. By 1993, we were the number one company in the insurance and financial services business using that high state of automation. Using technology as a strategic weapon has made one-to-one customer relations as good as it can be.” Today as business executives around the world begin to embrace the principles of one-to-one marketing, we marvel at the foresight and vision of a man like Robert McDermott. Trust, technology, relationships, loyalty linked together by the Golden Rule are the pillars of CusNo one did it as well as General tomer Relationship Management. Robert McDermott and we are proud to recognize him as a founding father of Customer Relationship Management and a true pioneer of the Interactive Age. -

Recognized as a pioneer, trailblazer, and pathfinder, General Robert

McDermott delivers the keynote speech to corporate executives at The One to One Manager Pioneer Seminar. Customer Relationship Management or CRM, is a new customer-fo-

cused, technology-enhanced business strategy currently being tested

by a wide range of global enterprises. Often called one-to-one marketing, CRM cultivates relationships with individual customers, one at a time, treating different customers differently. As we enter the Interactive Age, every successful business must pay attention to managing the_relationships it can now develop with individual customers. Under General McDermott’s leadership, two very different organizations, with different needs and goals, have dramatically changed their way of doing business. He pioneered a truly progressive educational initiative at the U.S. Air Force Academy and an entire career later he transformed USAA from a stodgy, bureaucratic insurance company into -

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“The most important thing about people is their differences, not their

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degree in public affairs from Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School. He is a partner at Peppers and Rogers Group, a strategy-based management consulting company focused on helping companies think through and implement CRM strategies. This article is partially condensed from The One To One Manager: Real World Lessons in Customer Relationship Management (October 1999), the fourth book on Customer Relationship Management by Don Peppers and Martha Rogers, Ph.D., and contains highlights from General McDermott’s keynote speech.

The Secret Life of Waldo F. Dumbsquat By Don Hall,‘76 CMC Waldo F. Dumbsquat trudged up the li-

of breath, the doolie reached the fifth floor and

ing minion of the Z monster, a librarian, wandered among the sleeping doolies. Fortunately, a copy of For Whom the Bell tolls dropped to the floor with a loud thump. The noise roused the dreaming cadets. Groggily, Waldo squinted at his watch. The awful realization brought him to

sleepily looked for a quiet desk in the corner. He

his feet.

found one near the “hometown” newspaper rack.

They only had three minutes to get to the next period class! Ducking behind the Wall Street Journal, Waldo whispered the magic words “Wake Up!” Instantly, he transformed into Colonel Waldo F. Dumbsquat, a man who never read Faulkner. Calmly strolling to the fire alarm, the colonel activated the device. With a booming voice, the officer directed the evacuation of the library and Fairchild Hall. “This is a fire drill. All personnel depart the fix in an orderly manner.” In a nearby latrine, Waldo degenerated into his puny freshman form. Lugging his books out to the terrazzo, the doolie managed a tired smile.

brary spiral staircase. The all-nighter he had pulled for his English paper was catching up to him. Out

Waldo plopped down into the chair, carefully ar-

ranged his gray leather gloves on the desk, and promptly laid his shaved head upon them. The warm Colorado sun lulled him into a light sleep complete with mouth dribble. Unknown to Waldo and his classmates, the Z monster stalked the fifth floor. The room was filled

with slumbering freshmen. Snoring cadets occu-

pied the music rooms. Sleep seeped from the silent bookshelves, drenching all who dared to enter with yawns. What

appeared to be a sanctuary from the upperclass really disguised a Form 10 hell... a room that generated demerits for wrinkled uniforms and

He had saved his classmates at least ten demerits.

‘Hey, you man without the gloves. Drive out here!” Fishing a Form 10 from his wallet, Waldo sighed.

tardiness. ^

Quietly pushing a cart of Dickens and Hemingway novels, the will-

Fourth Classmen Show “Decorating” Expertise on Hundredth Night By Jennifer Brugman Academy Spirit staff

all worked together to decorate and waited in anticipation as the first

It’s the night the youngsters come out to play, the four-degrees get five

Cadet 4th Class Lauren Emerson said. “It would be hard to pick a single

hours of rest and relaxation and the chance to exercise their creative

aspect of the night to be my favorite. The whole night was great and

muscles. The 100th Night tradition of four degrees decorating the firsties’

having free reign of our commanders’ rooms made it all the more exciting. Hundredth Night was meaningful because it gave us an opportunity to take part in the first class cadets’ celebration and decorate their rooms in a way they wouldn’t forget.” However, most of the night was just about hanging out and being ereative. “They left us drinks and chips and money to order pizza,” Cadet 4th Class Ashley Watson said. “We were at rest and goofing off and having a lot of fun.” (The Academy Spirit)

gives them the chance to “honor the departing upperclassmen.” ‘We got to trash a bunch of rooms which house people that yell at us. We got to be at rest for about five hours while doing it, and we got to be ereative and impress everyone,” Cadet 4th Class Matthew Wroten said. rooms

class cadets came back and saw what we had done to their rooms,”

Cadet 4th Class James Mijatovich of Cadet Squadron 11 piles rice-filled ballons onto a firstclassman’s bed with help from fellow fourthclassman Eric Phelps. (Photo by Staff Sgt. James A. Rush courtesy the Academy Spirit.)

Planning this room decorating began hours, even days in advance. “For 100th Night, Josh Rasmussen, John Olson and I decorated Dean Berck’s room. Last semester he was the Wings of Blue commander, and he is

currendy our squadron commander,” Cadet 4th Class Matthew Platt said. ‘We came up with using his jump suit as the focal point. Olson spiderwebbed the window using masking tape, Rasmussen made the head and posed the body, and I made the parachute cords finish to the window. After we completed the jumper, we hung a ton of little parachute guys around the room at different levels. I was really happy that we didn’t have to destroy the room to have it turn out looking great” Graveyards, putting greens (the golf cart didn’t fit, though), laser shows and balloons were just a few of the themes used in this year’s 100th Night. “I had the most fun looking at the amazing things done to some rooms,” Platt said. “I saw rooms filled with balloons, made into beaches, barricaded by cinder blocks, and a multitude of other ingenious projects.”

Foiled again!

Cadets 4th Class Ashley Watson (front) and Lauren

Emerson coat the inside of Cadet Squadron 9 commander Scott Taylor’s

foil on 100th Night. The event signifies 100 nights remaining until graduation for the Class of2000. With the soon-to-be grads away celebrating, the Class of2003 took advantage of their absence to “decorate” the firsties’ rooms. (Photo by Staff Sgt. James A. Rush courtesy the Academy Spirit.) room with aluminum

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There was more to 100th Night than just the room decorating. “We

CHAPTER NEWS ALAMO AREA CHAPTER One hundred forty grads, spouses, moms, ATOs and past faculty met on April 1st at the

Petroleum Club in San Antonio to celebrate Founders Day 2000.

Drinking, dancing, toasting, eating and general merry making were the order of the evening. General Mike Ryan, ’65, the Air Force Chief of Staff, gave an informative and candid talk on the Air Force as it is today and where it’s heading. (See photos below.) The Chief s mother and wife were there as our

special guests.

Forrest James, chapter presi-

dent, remarked to the group that “there are only a

few people in the world who tell the Chief

what to do and I just had dinner with two of

them.” The evening offered a great opportu-

nity to meet old friends, have a great dinner and visit with the Chief.

Class of ’99, plus a contingent of parents from

have to make this one an annual event!

recent

If our first event was any indication, we ex-

pect an informative and fun-filled year for the

Capital Chapter. Our Professional Development line-up tentatively includes a trip to Gettysburg in May, a tour of the White House/ National Security Council in August and a tour of the State Department in November. In addition to Professional development, our social calendar is filling up fast. Our annual June golf tournament promises to be a blast, with an abundance of food, drink, good golf (and not so good golf!) and most important, camaraderie! It’s a great time to catch up with old pals and meet new ones. Also on tap are a number

of luncheons with prominent guest speakers. Our last luncheon featured

The chapter also elected its officers for 2000... or should I say re-elected the same

ing view of Washington D.C. and the Mall. In the end, it was an enjoyable and educational experience for all who participated. We might

motley crew

last year: Forrest James as president, Pete

Hugdahl as vice president, and Les Hobgood as secretary/ treasurer. The chapter is now looking forward to our annual picnic at Canyon Lake in June, and will be cranking up our Business and Networking Group (BANG) to meet in the meantime. (Les Hobgood, ‘60)

Representative

Heather Wilson, Class of’82. In the fall we’ll rally

the masses and road-trip to West Point to watch the Falcons thrash the woo-poos of West Point. Our current membership is 200+ and growing!

We’d love to have you as a new member if you’re

living in the Capital area. You can become a Capital Chapter Member and find out about upcoming events through our web site at: www.erols .com/ccaog. We look forward to a great year in the nation’s capital! (Duncan McNabb, ‘74)

CAPITAL CHAPTER

the local parents club. General Wagie outlined the strength of the academic program, citing the

once-per-decade accreditation, and generally gave an update on the status of various aspects of the Academy. These included some exciting new initiatives like a new military training program for three degrees, the expansion of the foreign exchange program, the recent four-squadron drawdown and campus renovations to occur over the next three years.

After a lively question-and-answer session, we sang the Air Force Song (without the benefit of a real song leader) and adjourned. We enjoyed lis-

tening to the Dean and to his professors who were strategically placed at different tables so they could talk with graduates after the luncheon. While at Langley, General Wagie and party also had an informal evening session with a group of graduates and parents that was equally interesting and informative. In other chapter news, our yearly plan is shaping up to include a luncheon with the new commander of ACC as the speaker, a golf tournament and a bus trip to West Point to watch our team beat Army in November. On a final note, Maj. Patty Rinaldi, a charter member of our chapter, is going PCS and we thank her for all her hard work and wish her well.

HAMPTON ROADS

The year 2000 has started strong for the Capi-

MOHAWK CHAPTER

CHAPTER

tal Chapter! On March 2 we kicked off our Professional Development program with a tour of

The Hampton Roads Chapter in southeastern

Capitol Hill. The Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Liaison office was gracious enough to provide a synopsis of their role on Capitol Hill, schedule a meeting with a congressional staffer and guide us on a private tour of the Capitol. We received a plethora of information on the history, artwork and legislative procedures, and also visited the office of the House Speaker, Rep-

Virginia was fortunate to host the Dean of Faculty, Brig. Gen. David Wagie (see photo at lower right), and 10 of his permanent professors at a luncheon at the Langley AFB Officers Club on March 1. General Wagie was on an East Coast tour of the Pentagon and Air Combat Command and found time in his busy schedule to speak to the

resentative Hastert from Illinois. His West Front

The audience included graduates ranging

office and adjoining balcony provide an amaz

from the original Class of ’59 to the most recent

more than 80 attendees.

Chief Speaks at Alamo Chapter Founders Day Dinner In the photo at left, Class of ‘99 grads pose with the Air Force ChiefofStaff Gen. Mike Ryan, ‘65, at the Alamo Chapter’s Founders Day Dinner on April 1st. From left are 2nd Lt. Laura Harding, Gen-

(Robin

Kozelka, '59, president)

The Mohawk chapter is planning to sponsor bus trip from Central New York (Rochester, Syracuse, Utica/ Rome, Albany and points north a

and south) to the USAFA/USMA game on the

4th of November.

They are trying to gauge the interest in order to determine the size of the

block of tickets to reserve. If you think you may be interested, and would like to be included in the informational mailings,

please e-mail Maurice Ecung, ’68, at Mecung @aol.com or write him c/o EO. Box 4652, Rome, NY 13442-4652. (Maurice Ecung, ‘68)

Hampton Roads Chapter Hosts Dean Dean Brig. Gen. David Wagie, 72, speaks to members of the Hampton Roads AOG Chap‘

ter and local parents club members while Col.

eral Ryan, and 2nd Lt. Joanne McCarthy. The second photo shows the Chief with his mother, Mrs. Jo

(Ret) Robin Kozelka, ’59, chapter president,

Ryan Houston, who was a guest of the chapter at the dinner.

looks on.

area; and providing displays of space-related

SPACE CHAPTER The Space Chapter continues to grow. As a

result of the response to prior articles in Check-

points, the chapter has expanded its membership to over 40 grads, representing a wide spectrum of Air Force and civilian space experience. We now have a broad sampling of members from research, development, operations, management, policy, education and other career fields involving space-related expertise. In addition, several astronaut grads are helping us understand how USAFA can benefit from their

unique experiences. Numerous projects are underway to support space-related education at the Academy. In addition to continuing contacts with various faculty and staff members, the chapter is working on several specific projects, including support for summer field trips; developing contacts with members, military and civilian organizations, and firms in the Colorado Springs

Support Your Local AOG Chapter/Society Do you want to know what is happening with graduates in your area? Are you interested in establishing ties with the local graduate community and with the Academy? In addition to social activities, many chapters/societies provide mentor services, job-search information, and business networking. Contact your local chapter/society for information on meetings and activities. See “Graduates” on the AOG web page for a complete listing: www.aog-usafa.org.

equipment. By working with the USAFA leadership and directly with cadets, the chapter is continuing to develop our appreciation for the needs and interests of the Wing and staff in strengthening appreciation for the role of space operations in the future Air Force. Any grads interested in joining the chapter should contact Stan Rosen, '69, at srosen6 @aol.com, or call 310-364-5746.

annual Dark Ages Party.

Patrick AFB Shalimar

Atlanta

Chicago

Carmel

Hanscom AFB

Raleigh Albuquerque New York City

NM NY

Rome

Dayton/Wright-Pat

Portland

Erie

Dallas/Ft Worth Houston San Antonio

Salt Lake City

Langley

Seattle

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agree to

almost anything.

faces

the party

Plenty of familiar

Glen

Dildy, ‘78; Bill

Markham, ‘68; Jerry Callahan, ‘66; Tom Hakeman, ’69; Teresa Paquelet-Brown, ’83; Mike Bigler, ’69; and John Banbury, ’69, to name a few. Once again the chapter’s team of outstanding chefs, Brian DeLuca, ’67; and Joe Cavazzini, ’82, cooked up another culinary treat of salmon and beef. But of course, a little bit of beer and wine helped hide the taste. The key focus of the party was the formal “anointment” of Brian DeLuca as the chapter

better assistance to AOG Chapters seeking

speakers from the Academy, please submit a letter to HQ USAFA/XPAA, USAF Academy,

when, where? Who on the Academy staff would you like to have speak at your function? Also provide the names of two other

speakers you would like to have if your first or second choice

is not available.

To aid speaker preparation, we will also

need to know the audience, along with any particular interest of the group in any aspect of the Academy, and recommended speaker’s attire for the event. Please include who will be in the audience (i.e., alums, spouses, parents’ clubs, LOs, etc.) and what the occasion is for the event. A point of contact for the event (i.e., name,

’61, served us well and

address, home and work phone numbers) is

tial duties. Brian made a very animated accep-

You can call XPA at (719) 333-3832, DSN 333-

tance speech while filling us in on the upcom-

3832, for initial inquiry but must back up your

Art Kerr,

president. hopes Brian can handle those taxing presiden-

ing events which include a boat ride around

For the most current contact information for these organizations, please go to the AOG’s website at www.aog-usafa.org, click on ‘Graduates”on the left side of the page, then click on “Chapters and

Societies.”

grads,

great and Richard doesn’t mind the abuse. Poor Richard, put a couple of drinks in him and he’ll

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Colo. 80840-5241, at least six months in ad-

Los Angeles

Washington Washington

How to Request Academy

its time for our

About 40

http://www.talon.com/pugetsound/. (Joe

Cavazzini, ’82)

vance, with the following information: What,

Richard’s house has been labeled party central

Arizona Chapter

Denver

742-7630. Don’t forget to check out our web site

for the chapter for good reason. The location is

Phoenix

Colorado Springs

If you’d like to join the chapter, contact Brian DeLuca at 206-527-2218 or Joe Cavazzini at 425-

spouses and friends invaded Richard Belden’s, ’69, home for our “winter blues” splash.

party. It was a great event that al-

and meet new local area grads.

Well it’s February, it’s cold, and it’s raining so that can only mean one thing

the country including the following locations:

San Francisco

a summer

lowed many of us to re-establish old friendships

PUGET SOUND CHAPTER

Local AOG Chapters and Societies exist across

San Diego

Puget Sound with fellow Coast Guard alums and

needed to make the appropriate arrangements.

call with a letter requesting the speaker.

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and the following payment plan:

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rized to charge on a monthly basis to your AOG credit card or

through the coupon payment plan where the AOG is not required to accomplish monthly billing. Information on graduate joint life membership (graduate married to graduate) and credit card and coupon payment options can be obtained from the AOG by e-mail at membership@aog-usafa.org or by writing Col. (Ret) Jock Schwank, vice president, Services; Association of Graduates; 3116 Academy Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy CO 80840-4475. Membership forms are available from the AOG or on-line at www.aog-usafa.org. Visit the AOG web site at www.aog-usafa.org.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Donald E. Singer, ‘60

LeRoy B. Schroeder, ‘65

On Sept. 30, 1999, the Class of 1960 lost one of its finest members.

Donald E. Singer passed away because of a very aggressive brain tu-

May 1998. Don was born in Harrisburg, Pa. on June 20, 1937. Hailing from Havertown, Pa., he joined the Class of 1960 at Lowry AFB as a member of 1st Squadron on July 9,1956. During our four years at the Academy, Donald was a key member of the soccer team. He also served on the Dance Committee and was, during his senior year, an Honor Representative. th Following graduation from 5 Squadron on June 8, 1960, Don attended pilot training and graduated from UPT at Reese AFB, Texas in September 1961. His Air Force career spanned 28 years, during which he served in various assignments ranging from strategic bomber pilot to high level operations and planning staff officer. His duties took him from Vietnam to the Pentagon and several other locations in the States. He performed many varied tasks in different fields including inspec-

Home in Las Vegas.

in the private sector. In 1983, Don found himself in Las Vegas, courtesy of the Air Force,

where he worked in the Tactical Fighter Weapons Center, in charge of

the operations center. After retirement from Nellis AFB in February

1988, Don stayed on and went to work for the Las Vegas County government as a risk management specialist.

While there, he exhibited all

of the skills and dedication of a polished senior statesman, gaining the full and complete confidence of all those who worked with him. On several occasions, he was requested to act as spokesman for his department in the public arena. He took full retirement from that position in April 1998 to spend time with his wife, Judy, who reverted to

part-time work status in the law firm where she worked. Donald left behind his most beloved wife, Judy, who was not only the light of his life and his biggest fan, but also, according to his words: “...my soul-mate, my spouse, my mentor, and my life saving angel.” Don and Judy loved gardening together, going out and eating and occasionally visiting the Las Vegas casinos, trips to San Diego and just being together. He also left his two adult children: Donald E. Singer, Jr. and Chris Bales. Don Jr. is currently serving in the Air Force on assignment in Italy. Chris, his daughter, resides with her family in Las Vegas.

Harry J. Sands III, ‘70

Godspeed Don. We will remember. (Andrew W.

Biancur, ‘60)

LeRoy B. Schroeder, ‘65

mor discovered in

tion and liaison functions both within the Air Force and for the Air Force

ffrHWri

Rogers Lake, Cuddeback gunnery range, China Lake, the Granite Mountains, the Panamint Range, the eastern Sierra Nevada, Lancaster, Palmdale, Barstow, Tehachapi Edwards AFB and its environs, home of men and women with the right stuff. LeRoy Benjamin Schroeder had the right stuff and spent half of his Air Force career at Edwards using it for the good of his country, his family and his fellow man. The Class of ’65 was lucky to have LeRoy as a member. He arrived from his southern California birthplace and home on June 21, 1961 -

like the rest of us, but he was a cut above from the very first “Yes Sir!” Luck assigned him to the 6th Cadet Squadron and a group of guys who came to call themselves the

erent

Dirty Thirty. Among the Dirty Thirty, irrev-

and often irrelevant nicknames were assigned. LeRoy became

‘Benny the Grunge,” a nickname that could not have been more inapt. Benny was always the voice of calm and reason among an otherwise rowdy bunch, serving as our de facto leader and moral designated driver. Benny was a big man and often carried, literally, more than his weight when we were allowed to run to the Rock. His leadership was formalized during our first class year when he was named one of two cadet squadron commanders and, as such, led us to achieve the coveted honor squadron award in ’65. LeRoy’s success at courting the former Cathryn Sue Cole is ironclad proof that he knew what he was doing, regardless of the domain. They were married shortly after graduation and Cathy supported him, their family and his career to the fullest. They have three great children, Brenna, Cate and Alex and two grandchildren, Casey Lynn and namesake Benjamin. Benny went to pilot training at Webb and thence to the C-130 business where he supported the war effort on rotation from CCK, Taiwan. Upon return from SEA, he got into bomber operations and again flew into harm’s way delivering Arc Light strikes (the tactic the Viet Cong feared the most) from his B-52. Edwards first saw LeRoy as a student in 72. After graduating from test pilot school, he served as a test pilot at Wright Patterson but soon

He also left behind two stepsons, Arthur and Mark Utnehmer, both of

returned to Edwards, first as an instructor and eventually as the direc-

whom were a great help and comfort to him and Judy during his trying

tor of the B-l.

medical struggle. He also left behind a legacy within his class. For those of us who knew

Recognizing a good man when they saw him, Northrop Grumman

Don well, he stood out as a pillar of granite. His position on the soccer

recruited LeRoy to work on the B-2 program, which he did until ’92 when he was promoted to the corporate business strategy group where

field, during those early years, required great stamina and endurance.

he served as strategic planning director.

He never failed and could always be counted on to perform above the

Sometime in ’98, LeRoy was diagnosed as having ALS. His, and Cathy’s,

expected levels. In fact, he could have easily been given individual credit for a great percentage of the victories gained by the team in 1958 and 1959; a fact not lost on any of us who shared the field with him. A quiet unassuming gentleman, Don was always ready with a smile and a kind word when things were not going well either on or off the field. He was a leader in the locker room and an inspiration to all of us; characteristics which he continued to demonstrate and employ throughout his life. Yes, Don will be missed, but his memory will go on as an integral element in the mystique that is the Class of 1960.

battle with the always fatal disease was the ultimate demonstration of

Don was interred in “The Garden of Honor” at the Davis Funeral

strength, love and the right stuff. Benny PCSd to heaven last February 27th. Benny, you know the Snake, Little Wood and Melnick have been in the heavenly holding pattern for 33 years waiting for the next Dirty Thirty member to join up. Tell them we’ll all rejoin in the blink of Eternity’s eye. (Buzzard, 6th/’65) Harry J. Sands III, ‘70 Harry Sands grew up as an “Air Force Brat” living all over the world. He called Melbourne, Fla. his home. After high school, he decided to

Gary L. Lorenzen, ‘76

Roger N. Hage, ‘78

attend the U.S. Air Force Academy Prep School. He then entered the

God is good. Prognosis is worse therefore God’s glory greater if he heals.

His Air Force flying career

If he doesn’t, my opportunity to show His peace in my life is greater. God

Air Force Academy, graduating in 1970.

started in UPT at Moody AFB, in Valdosta, Ga.

is still in control.

His tours of duty included Bergstrom AFB, Texas; Nakon Phanom,

Thailand; Osan, Korea; Holloman AFB, N.M.; Luke AFB, Ariz.;NATO Forces, Vicenza, Italy; and Okinawa, Japan. Harry, or “Roota” as he was know in the “Fighter Pilot” world, lived to

fly. He made his dreams of flying come true in several aircraft including the T-38, 0-2, OV-IO, F-4, and F-15. The majority of his distinguished career was in the F-15 from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s.

He was not

only an outstanding fighter pilot, but a dedicated F-15 instructor pilot while at Luke AFB and Holloman AFB. His last flying assignment was in the RF-4C as the commander of the 15th TRS in Okinawa, Japan. After his retirement in 1990 as a lieutenant colonel, he pursued commercial aviation as a pilot for Delta Airlines flying the MD88 and the MD90.

Harry was a wonderful, faithful husband to Nancy for 26 years and a family man who was totally devoted to his sons Mike and Steve. He loved sports, golf, fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family and friends. He is survived by a loving, extended family which includes his mother, Lelah Sands; his brothers Pat and Ray Sands; their wives, Dee and Marlene; brothers and sisters-in-law Spencer and Lynda Falls, Roy and Gayle Frye, Armand Lanier Jr., John and Debbie Stephens; father and mother-in-law, Armand and Nancy Lanier; plus 10 nieces and nephews. Harry’s “Hollywood Smile”, and his ability to consistently epitomize “class” in whatever he chose to accomplish and his uncompromised dedication to his friends and family is what I will remember most. I will always remember you and miss you. (Robert K Livingston, Class of‘71) (Editor’s note: Other remembrances of Harry follow:) Harry was always there willing to help you. He wasn’t obtrusive or superior in manner but like a big brother who had done it ahead of you. He was there to show you a better way to accomplish something through his own experiences. This experience was considerable and ranged from flying, to fishing, to cooking, to dealing with people. Nobody loved and cared about people more than Roota. He was very unselfish with his time and experience. I will forever miss you. (Randy Heatherington, Class of‘71) Harry Sands was my hero. He was a man who made his dreams come true, and a man who helped others make their dreams come true. He was always there to listen sincerely as a brother, as a mentor, and as a friend. The ever-present smile on his face gave evidence to his love and compassion for everyone he met. To know Harry was to love him. I know

that you are now joined with our Lord and Savior, rejoicing in eternal life. I will never forget you brother. I miss you so. The great mentorship,

Gary’s ability to see the goodness of God in the darkest parts of life from his personal commitment to Jesus Christ and the hope it offered. He told me in the hospital that the Bible verses he memorized during his time at the Academy helped him endure this final fight. In addition to his faith, or perhaps because of it, Gary possessed an unusual level of integrity and faithfulness. I often admired his unflinching regard for what was right and for what was required of him. Though arose

he was my younger brother, he was and is still my mentor for seamless

integrity and disciplined living. If Gary said it, you could count on it. He was a man of his word. Such qualities held him in good stead. Graduating in the top 10 percent of his class academically, Gary completed UNT and EWO school in Oct. ‘77. Assigned initially as a launch control officer at the 11 th Tactical Drone Squadron at Davis-Monthan AFB, he switched to RC-135s at Offutt AFB in April ‘79. Rising to instructor EWO and 55th SRW evaluator, Gary received a SAC Senior Commander’s Education Program slot. Attending MIT, he received his master’s in physics, leaving Boston to teach physics at the Air Force Academy. In addition to teaching physics, Gary also flew and taught navigation. During his tenure at the Academy, he designed and wrote a computer navigation simulator program which served as the cornerstone of the Academy’s ground navigation training. In 1989, Gary returned to RC-135s at Offutt, soon becoming chief of Training Flight. As SAC transitioned to USSTRATCOM, Gary went from RC-135 force application planner to chief of the Strike Assessment Section. In Feb. ‘95, he took command of the 17 th Training Support Squadron at Goodfellow AFB. His unit received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and contributed to the 17 th Training Wing recognition as the best wing in the Air Force. Assigned then to Peterson AFB, Gary occupied numerous intelligence positions at HQ AFSPC. Awaiting his full colonel billet, Gary was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on Aug. 1, 1999. Originally given only four months to live, Gary lived for seven. We were all thankful for the time, though Gary’s discomfort and pain called for his March 2000 release. Gary is survived by his wife of 19 years, Deborah a pillar of strength, love and grace. Gary’s oldest son, Wesley, is 12 years old; his youngest, Grant, is eight years old. For his 45th birthday, I wrote Gary a brother’s tribute. Here are a few selected lines. -

His leader’s mantle newly bestowed, Worn now on unexpected fields,

Where life and death clash, In an unfamiliar fight.

love, and guidance you gave me will burn eternally in my heart. Thank

Marking for me an unknown, But well-worn path to Calvary’s cross,

you for being the greatest big brother God could have ever blessed me with... Thanks for being my hero. (Raymond G. Sands, Class of ‘79)

I see in my brother’s fearless face The power of sustaining grace.

GaryL. Lorenzen, ‘76 Colonel Gary Lorenzen, Class of ‘76, walked with both eyes open into

eternity

on March

13, 2000. As his twelve-year-old son Wesley recently

reminded us, “My dad didn’t go to heaven one day early or one day late.” Family, friends, colleagues and classmates all admired the courage of his battle with pancreatic cancer. While hoping to stem the tide of a rapidly metastasizing and painful cancer, Gary bravely endured major surgery in August ’99 followed by seven months of weekly chemo-treatments, special diets, extreme nausea, and severe weight loss. While still in the

August surgery, Gary penciled the following words on a nurse’s worksheet before he had recovered enough to even speak. recovery room from his

With uncommon courage, fierce hope, and unbroken faith, He meets this unsought battle

And wins.

(Jay Lorenzen)

RogerN. Hage, ‘78 Roger Noral Hage, age 43, passed away in his sleep on July 30, 1999. He had been diagnosed with colon cancer 14 months prior.

Roger fought this disease every step of the way and always had a positive attitude towards life. In the end, the disease was too far advanced and he was unable to win the battle.

His mother, Frances Silhan, his father, Noral Oscar Hage, and his sis-

He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1985 and during his time

there developed lifelong friendships with several close classmates. One

of his friends, Chuck Lurria, told Tom’s parents that he has “...never met anyone like him and probably never will.. .we all had such a good time together...Tom was instrumental in me becoming a Christian...1

know in my heart he loved the Lord..’’

Thomas was a member of the Academy’s Catholic Choir and football team. He served for five years on active duty as a missile launch

officer, evaluator and instructor, serving primarily in Sicily and Grand Forks, N.D. He attained the rank of captain and was highly commended. While in the Air Force he began to realize his aspiration to become a Catholic priest and serve as a military chaplain. He attended Thomas H. Maas, ‘85 ter Lynn Byrne, all of Chicago, Ill., preceded Roger in death.

Roger is survived by his wife, Carol Theresa Rook, and his daughter Stephanie Ann Hage. He is also survived by two aunts, Audrey Hage and Marge Schroeder, of Red Wing, Minn., two nieces, Dee and Carrie Byrne; and one nephew, T.J. Byrne, all from Chicago. Roger graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1978 and went to pilot training at Vance AFB in Oklahoma. Halfway through pilot training, Roger returned to Colorado Springs to claim his bride, Carol T. Rook. They were married on July 14, 1979 at the Air Force Academy Chapel. Roger’s first assignment was as an instructor pilot in the T-38 at Vance, which he requested. Roger received an assignment to the F16 after being an instructor pilot. He spent four months at Holloman

AFB, N.M. and another few months at MacDill AFB, Fla. for F-16 training. His daughter Stephanie was born at MacDill AFB on Nov. 30, 1983. Stephanie was three months old and we were off to Hahn AFB,

Germany, where Roger flew the F-16 for four years. He loved the flying. After Germany, Roger was assigned back to MacDill AFB. After two or three years at MacDill AFB flying the F-16, Roger put in to be an F-16 instructor pilot to the Greeks in Greece. He really enjoyed this assignment. After Greece, Roger went to Langley AFB in a staff position. He really missed the flying. Roger retired as a major in the Air Force with a master’s degree under his belt. HewasofferedajobwithANSER. Roger accepted this position and left the Air Force in November 1994. Roger worked with ANSER until his death in July 1999. Roger made many friends in his life and will be missed by all of us. (Carol Hage)

the Catholic seminary for two and a half years. This was followed by admittance into law school. Most recently he was pursuing a graduate degree in health care administration at the University of Arizona.

Thomas enjoyed and excelled in golfing. He especially loved this sport. He was an avid reader of history and theology, had a good voice and loved to sing.

He enjoyed talking and discussing at a deep meaningful level.

He was especially bright and intelligent, courageous with adversity. He also had a caring and generous nature and would donate freely to worthwhile causes such as the Muscular Dystrophy Society and Pro Life. He loved animals, especially his dog Bosco. He also loved his niece and

nephew, Amy and David, who remember him as their fun uncle who would playfully tease them and play with them “...and he would always let us win.” (His family) At press time we had learned of the deaths of the following graduates:

Mr. Gerald J. Garvey, Class of 1959, who died on April 9, 2000 of cancer in

Princeton, N.J.

Capt. (MedRet) Karl F. Kellerman III, Class of 1961, who died on March 29, 2000 of natural causes in Arlington, Va. Mr. Donald B. Frazee, Class of 1964, who died on March 11, 2000

of a brain hemorrhage in Boston, Mass. Mr. James V. Ojala, Class of 1972, who died on Jan. 18, 2000 of cancer in

Knoxville, Tenn.

Mr. Anthony C. Gudeczauskas, Jr., Class of 1974, who died on Feb.

13, 2000 of Huntingtons Disease in Coventry, R. I. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of these graduates.

Thomas H. Maas, ‘85 Thomas Herman Maas was born May 29, 1963 in St. Paul, Minn, and died on March 3, 2000 in Tucson, Ariz.

He grew up in St. Louis Park,

Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis, with older brothers Rich and Steve. Thomas was active in sports. He played on the same sports teams with his brothers and was captain of his high school football team. He graduated from high school with honors.

Widow of First Academy Cadet Surgeon Dies Norma McElvain Barr, widow of Col. W. H. McElvain, the first Cadet

Surgeon assigned to the Air Force Academy in 1955, died Nov. 3, 1999 at the Air Force Village Health Care Center of liver cancer. Then Major McElvain saw the first class go from taking the oath to commissioning and continued a close relationship with the Academy until his premature death in 1969 of a heart attack. After his death, his widow started a memorial fund in his name to purchase training ma-

terials for the Intensive Care Unit of the Academy Hospital. Norma was a life (associate) member of the Association of Graduates and an honorary member of the San Antonio area’s AOG

chapter. She was a pilot in her own right, and at one time was the chairperson of the San Antonio Chapter of the 99’s, an international association of women pilots. The McElvain family connection with the Academy continues th through their son Kevin, a 1966 graduate from 5 Squadron, career fighter pilot and retired colonel; and Kevin’s daughter Andrea, a 1992 th graduate, also from 5 Squadron. Both are life members of the AOG. Another son, Scott, also a life (associate) member, served as a human

relations instructor and cadet counselor at the Academy from 1977 to 1981. He was also a participant with Cadet Squadron 18 from 1978 to

his retirement in 1993 and served as the squadron’s Associate AOC from 1981 to 1983. (Scott C. McElvain)

OBITUARY POLICY EXPLAINED We have had a number of inquiries on our policy concerning

obituaries for deceased graduates and cadets. Some graduates have noted that while we have listed a graduate’s death in the “At Press Time” section of “Gone But Not Forgotten,” the graduate’s

obituary never appeared in the magazine. Our policy is to write to the next-of-kin a reasonable amount of time (usually two weeks or so) after the death, and request from that individual (wife, parent, etc.) an obituary written by a classmate, friend or family member. We also ask for copies of obituaries which might have appeared in local newspapers. If we do not have a current photograph, we ask the next-of-kin to lend one to us (the photo is returned when the magazine is published). If we do not receive a response to our first letter from the

next-of-kin in a month, we write a follow-up letter asking for the

obituary again and informing the individual that this will be our last request for the article. If we do not receive a response to our second letter, an obituary is not published. When obituaries are published, we give the next-of-kin a one-year complimentary associate membership in the association beginning with the magazine in which the obituary appears. When the one-year membership expires, we invite the next-of-kin to join as a regular associate member if she/he desires. Another question often asked when a deceased graduate is a

life member of the association is whether the life membership transfers to the graduate’s spouse. Life membership dues have been computed on the life expectancy of the graduate and are

therefore not transferable to the graduate’s spouse, unless of course the life

membership was joint, in which case it does trans-

fer to the spouse.

Academy Burial Policies/Procedures Outlined

The Association of Graduates receives queries from time to time con-

conditions and no graduate will be denied interment without the ap-

cerning burial policy at the Academy as it affects graduates, cadets and others. The point of contact for official advice on this subject is the Mortuary Affairs Office at the Academy (http://www.USAFA.af.mil/svk/ mortuary/htm.). USAFA Instruction 34-501 spells out the requirements in detail. This article will attempt to condense the regulation and outline answers to some of the most frequently-asked questions. Please note this is not an official policy statement. The Mortuary Affairs Office is available to answer any questions regarding funeral arrangements in relation to preparation of a last will and testament. Any funeral conducted on the Air Force Academy grounds will be arranged by the Mortuary Affairs Office. Examples of services provided are arranging chapel service; opening and closing of grave; burial vault, bronze marker, full military honors for those eligible; arranging for a reception following the funeral service; and lodging accommodations (if available). For further information contact Janet Edwards at (719) 333-3323 or by e-mail at Janet.Edwards

proval of the superintendent. Eligible persons who die prior to the death of the graduate may be interred only if the graduate sponsor signs an agreement indicating an intention to be interred in the cemetery upon

@usafa.af.mil.

Eligibility for interment of remains in the Academy Cemetery encompasses numerous categories. All authorized military personnel must have been discharged under honorable conditions.

Graduates of the Air Force Academy, their spouses, unremarried widow or widower, and dependent unmarried children under age 23 are generally eligible. Dependents over 23 may be eligible under certain conditions. Any subsequent service of the graduate in the Uni-

formed Services of the United States must have been under honorable

AOG Offers Information on Wills Horror stories abound concerning very successful, fabulously wealthy,

famous people who failed to properly plan their estates. Their business

they failed to plan for their deaths. In some cases they did the “right” things in the “wrong” way. For example, one wealthy entrepreneur died childless intending that acumen was excellent but

his fortune would protect his widow and then pass to selected charities. He did the “right things” by leaving a Will which appointed execu-

bequests. He had set up charitable foundations and charitable remainder trusts. However, seven years after his death, the estate still was not settled and its size had shrunk from $200 tors and made charitable

million to $60 million. What went wrong?

First, the Will appointed several private individuals, including his wife, as executors.

The individuals each had vested interests in the estate

and could not agree. Several were ultimately charged with enriching themselves and squandering the funds. Choose executors carefully and

anticipate conflict.

It is usually best to choose a corporate fiduciary

who is honest and disinterested. The fees charged by such a trust de-

his or her death.

Among other eligibility categories for Academy Cemetery burial are cadets, Air Force personnel assigned to the Academy between July 11, 1955 and Sept. 10, 1957; and Air Force cross-commissioned officer graduates of West Point or Annapolis who have retired with at least 20 years of uniformed service. Former superintendents, vice superintendents, commandants, deans, chiefs of staff, appointed directors of Admissions, directors of Athletics, permanent professors, tenured faculty officers, sequential-tour staff officers, (formerly continuous-tour staff officers), preparatory school commanders, and Air Base Wing commanders are also eligible, as are senior enlisted advisors. Also eligible are Academy Board of Visitors members with prior distinguished military service, Air Force Cross recipients, and all Medal of Honor recipients, regardless of branch of service. Air Force military personnel assigned to the Academy or to tenant units at the Academy at the time of death are also eligible. This does not inelude non-Academy personnel who are assigned on PCS orders to the Academy Patient Squadron Section of the Academy Hospital. All active and retired Air Force generals and lieutenant generals are also eligible. For those eligible, grave reservations will not be assigned before an actual interment requirement. When the need arises, written or oral th application should be made by the next of kin to Mortuary Affairs, 10 Services/SVMM, 5135 Eagle Drive, Suite P106, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-2618. Only one gravesite will be used for the interment of persons involved in the spouse or parent-child relationship. However,

when an infant child is interred in the child section, the sponsor is still entitled to a site in the adult section. The decision on whether to inter an individual in the children’s or adult section will be based on whether the casket selected fits the

gravesite and vault in the children’s section. Also, the family may decide if they want the individual interred in the children’s section or in a family plot in the adult section. The memorial section of the cemetery is restricted to memorial markers for generally all eligible individuals whose remains are nonrecoverable, not identified, cremated and scat-

tered, buried at sea, or donated to medical science. Funerals are normally scheduled Monday through Friday, between 9 and 2 p.m. Funerals are not normally held on legal holidays or weekends due to logistical requirements. All funeral flyovers will be a.m.

conducted in accordance with Academy Instruction 11 -209, Command Coordination and Control of Aerial Events. The normal flight path for funeral flyovers is south to north.

partment are not inexpensive but are far less than the costs incurred from poor management.

Estate Planning Professionals Sought

Second, the Will was not found until several months after his death

Recently, three members of the Class of 1969 provided a valuable educational benefit to interested classmates. They volunteered to present th an informative estate planning seminar at the 30 Reunion. The seminar was declared “outstanding” by those who attended and attendees asked two extremely critical questions. How can I get more detailed information on this complex subject? How can I find qualified estate planning professionals where I live? The quick answer is that additional information can be obtained at any good bookstore. Dozens of books are available on the subject and seminars are often advertised in local newspapers. Local professional associations can make referrals to specialists in estate planning. However, the real question was “Where can I find USAFA graduates who are experts?” and the current answer is “We don’t know!” The As-

because it was in a box of papers in his basement. A Will which cannot

be found is the same as having no Will at all. Make sure your attorney, accountant, and/or other family members know where the Will is located and how to gain access to it.

Third, there was no inventory of assets. Putting your affairs in order means you must

let the executors know what you own and where the

property is located. Fourth, the individual had established a charitable foundation, mul-

tiple charitable remainder trusts, multiple real estate holding companies, and the Will included bequests to more than four dozen separate charities. This collection of entities was far more complex than was necessary to accomplish his purposes and actually invited expensive, time consuming litigation. Work with financial and legal experts to make your estate plan as simple as possible. But didn’t “professionals” create this collection of trusts and foundations? Yes, but they acted only on the information they were given. If you tell a trust department to establish a trust, they will do it. However, to create an estate plan, you must give a variety of professionals the complete picture of what is in your estate and what you want to accomplish. Only then can the disasters described above be avoided. The Association of Graduates has prepared a brochure on estate plan-

ning which is free for the asking. Please contact Gary Howe (‘69) at (719) 472-0300 or e-mail to Gary.Howe@usafa.af.mil.

sociation of Graduates would like to be able to answer “the real question.” Are you an Academy graduate with expertise in estate planning? Have you published a book or articles on the subject? Do you conduct

seminars that you would be willing to offer to reunions or other graduate forums?

Please let us know.

This valuable resource can then be

provided to other graduates upon request.

Please note that the Asso-

ciation of Graduates will not endorse the services but will provide a

directory of graduates in this field. To be included in this directory, please contact Gary Howe, ‘69, at (719) 472-0300 or e-mail him at Gary.Howe@usafa.af.mil. You can also fax your resume or other background information to (719) 333-4194. 21

Academy Planning New Flight Training Program for 2002 By Senior Airman Marijon Clarke Academy Spirit staff A new flying training program is expected to be in full swing at the 557th Flying Training Squadron by summer of 2002. Many changes for

the 557th and the current curriculum taught here begin this summer

when the 557th transitions from an Air Education and Training Command organization back to an Academy-owned flying squadron. Lt. Gen. Tad Oelstrom, Academy Superintendent, announced in De-

cember that Lt. Col. Bob Nissen would be the new squadron’s commander. “The whole purpose of an introductory flight training program

(IFT) is to decrease attrition rates at undergraduate pilot training,” said Nissen, currently the 34th Operations Support Squadron IFT Program

Manager. “There was a short period of time when our graduates went straight to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training without any introductory training. The result was attrition rates increasing to unacceptable levels.”

C1C Lindsay Nelson preflights her aircraft. (Photo by Roy Fraizer cour-

tesy the Academy Spirit.) range goal is to consolidate this training with a civilian contractor at the Academy Airfield. Though the contract hasn’t been awarded yet and

the plane hasn’t been selected, Nissen is confident that it will be a plane similar to the Cessna 172s used now. If all goes as planned, the contrac-

things should be in full swing by summer of 2002. More than 600 students each year will receive training under the new plan, and at 50 hours each, the 557th will execute an annual total flying hour program of 30,000 flying hours. All departure and recovery routes will be designed to minimize any adverse impact on the surrounding community. An environmental study will be conducted by a private company to assess any potential environmental impact. Nissen added, “The syllabus that we are implementing focuses on beginning piloting skills. These skills will be the foundation that our graduates will build on during their advanced training.” According to Col. Dan Eagle, 34th Operations Group commander, this move is also more financially sound. The Air Force expects to spend approximately $10 million annually on IFT Air Force wide, down from the previous $30 million T-3 program. (The Academy Spirit) tor should be here in the summer of 2001 and

Sue Iverson, a contract instructor, and C1C Lindsay Nelson go over mission plans. (Photo by Roy Fraizer courtesy the Academy Spirit.)

The current curriculum is being revised and will start in the second and third summer phases for 32 cadets. According to Nissen, the new program will require students to log a total of 50 hours of flight time and earn their private pilot’s certificate. That’s 10 more hours than the current program requires. In the enhanced IFT program, each trainee will also log 10 hours of solo flying, three hours of dual cross country

A Review of “A Rock and a Hard Place”

flight, three hours of dual hooded instrument flight and attend a formal ground school. Students must also solo within the first 25 hours, pass the Federal Aviation Administration written exam and a flying check ride. If students can not complete these requirements, they face elimination from IFT. If that happens, that student cannot go to undergraduate pilot training. “If a student washes out of undergraduate pilot training, that training slot is lost forever,” said Nissen. “With the need for pilots Air-Force wide, we want to do everything we can to en-

(St. Martin’s Press, NewYork), by Darryl Wimberley, 71

sure their success at SUPT.”

The Academy program currently uses seven local civilian flying training centers to train new second lieutenants following graduation and the Academy Flying Training Center to train first class cadets. The long

‘

When I knew Darryl Wimberley as I struggled through the four years at The Place, there were two vocations that were

probably farthest from

my mind as we each imagined how some of our classmates would turn out. For Darryl, one could have been an English professor at the Uni-

versity of Texas and another might have been a mystery writer. As so often happened at the academy, I was wrong on both counts. After all, our motto was “We’re the Men from Section M!” (most of my squadron didn’t even know there was a Section M). I was pleased and delighted to find out Darryl had recently become “published” and I was asked to review his first book

“A Rock and a Hard Place”.

Between a rock and a hard place is where the principle character, Barrett ‘Bear’ Raines finds himself throughout the book. Raines is an

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interesting when a vivacious, voluptuous, vixen vamp is brutally murdered and Officer Raines’ brother becomes the prime suspect. The vietim ran the most popular restaurant in the area, and her demise rocked the small community more than a Notre Dame upset. The author weaves a string of characters into the story that are worth the price of the book by itself, and then spins a web of intrigue that keeps you turning the pages. Wimberley brings out riveting images of the deep South punctuated with gritty, Chandleresque passages that hit you like a pugel stick to the gut. The thing that continually gets you as the story unfolds is how the situations and descriptions are down to earth.

tions

Barrett Raines acts like we would in similar situa-

not as you would imagine in a screenplay. This keeps the reader

intimately involved in the story, all the way to the socko ending. Don’t have anything planned as you enter the last third of the book, or you’ll be late. After an uncharacteristic amount of reflection upon reading this book,

(Continued on next page.)

Flying Team Soars Into Second Place By Jennifer Brugman Academy Spirit staff The Academy’s flying team gained second-place honors at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region Two Safecon flight competition Feb. 18-20 near Pomona, Calif., losing top honors to their rivals Embry-Riddle, Prescott, Ariz. “I was very happy with the results of the competition,” said Cadet 1st Class Nathan Diller, who placed first in the Instrument Flight Rules competition. “With very limited preparation I think the team did a great job. Usually we have the whole semester to prepare for competition.”

The team only had a few weeks of preparation time, versus their nor-

mal semester-long practice and was unfamiliar with the different rules in region two. Although the team was satisfied with the second-place

finish, Maj. Chuck Shumaker, officer in charge, says it is still looking at ways to improve and win the national championships within the next two years. “What we really need is more realistic training,” Shumaker

said. “We want to build practice so it’s more like the competition, so cadets can again train closer to how they’re going to compete.” Team members will be put in a room with limited time, a judge and

their results posted on a board for others to see to simulate the competition environment. The flight team has already implemented some

changes to its competition and training strategies. “What we’re seeing

Brothers and Sisters Turn Pilot Training into a Family Affair

is a lot of improvement in ground events, especially with the under-

classmen,” Shumaker said. “Nate Diller competed in the Instrument Flight Rules event and took first, that’s another area where the team as a whole is improving. The team hasn’t had anyone compete in that event before.” ‘We need to have a down to business and competitive focus to

get the most efficient training, but we also have to have fun with it,” said Cadet 2nd Class Tracy Nettleblad, who took the top female pilot safety title. “We all want to win nationals someday, but after all, flying is something we all chose to do because we enjoy it.” Team member

Cadet 2nd Class Matt Swanson led the team to the safety champion-

ship, garnering the second-place finish. While the team would like to compete in the national competition in May, timing conflicts with finals week. Coaches and academic staff are hoping for a compromise so the flight team can compete without interfering with finals, according to Shumaker. Normally, competitors go to the competition site a week in advance to become familiar with specific flying conditions. However, for nationals, Academy team members would go to the competition for the first time at the time they compete. “The hardest part about nationals is that you put in months of training, hour after hour of flying time, but it all comes down to two landings, one navigation route, or one chance at a 50-minute test,” Nettleblad said. “The training prepares you with the necessary knowledge and skill, but the most important factor to how well you do is that you are able to completely focus on that one small chance, and hope that you have good enough luck for everything to fall into place. (The Academy Spiriti

Graduates Selected for Colonel

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The family members, from left, are Capt. Jackie Breeden, ‘94; her sister

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and his twin brother, 2nd Lt. Brad Summers, ‘99. (Photo byTSgt Lance

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2nd Lt. Jaimee Summers, ‘98; her husband 2nd Lt. Marc Summers, ‘99;

If 2nd Lt. Brad Summers wants to know how not to “hook” (mess

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up) one of his landings, all he has to do is ask his twin brother, Marc,

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for help. Or he can ask one of his sisters-in-law, Jaimee and Jackie. All

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Second Lt. Marc Summers is married to 2nd Lt. Jaimee Summers. Her

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sister, Capt. Jackie Breeden is also a student. You could say they’ve

Scott L. Grunwald

Marvin N. Fisher

turned the course into a real “family affair.”

Glenn T. Hanbey

Donald Jurewicz

Craig A. Franklin Frank Gallegos

All are Air Force Academy graduates. The twins, still in initial training

and flying the T-37 Tweet, graduated in 1999. Jaimee, a 1998 academy graduate, and Jackie, a 1994 graduate, are in their second phase of training, flying the T-l Jayhawk and well on their way to getting “heavies”

Charles G. C. Treadway

Thomas J. Masiello

Class of 1980

Michael W. Spencer

tankers or transports.

Mason R Carpenter

Jeffrey E. Stambaugh

The fact they’re all in training at the same base, at the same time seems

unique enough. But the fact that they all want to fly similar types of the four aren’t aircraft after graduating pilot training is also unique shy about saying they all want to fly heavies. ‘We’d sure love to get the C-17,” Jaimee said. (Story and photo courtesy Airman Magazine.) -

(Review of “A Rock and a Hard Place.” From previous page.) I was struck by the fact that ex-cadet Wimberley must not have struggled as much as I did at the

But he certainly had me fooled.

quite Academy. Darryl is busy on his next novel, and I can’t wait for it to come out. Maybe I’ll get him to sign it at a reunion one day. Meanwhile, if you want a good read, order it from your favorite bookstore or the ubiquitous (I learned that word from Darryl) “amazon.com". (Jon Wroblewski, ‘71)

Harry D. Polumbo, Jr.

Noel T. Jones Frank J. Kisner

Class of 1982

Joseph A. Lanni

Anthony M. Mauer Lyn D. Sherlock Stephen J. Werner

Susan K Mashiko

Michael R. Moeller

James Riggins

Philip M. Ruhlman

Class of 1983

James P. Sturch

David L. Goldfein Susan C. Ross

Class of 1981

Rowayne A. Schatz, Jr.

Salvatore A. Angelella

Gregory A. Biscone Lansen R Conley

Class of 1984 Terrence A. Feehan

Academy Falconry Program Wins “Special Achievement” Award An Academy program based on the old show-biz adage that “kids and

animals always steal the show” is the winner of an Air Force-level award. The Falconry Outreach Program, which capitalizes on the public’s fascination with falcons and their cadet handlers to tell the Academy story, won an Air Force Public Affairs Director’s Award for Special Achievement in Febru-

ary. “I am at a loss for words,” said Cadet 3rd Class Steve Norris, cadet falconer. “It’s great to see the program receive such high recognition.”

Although it won a public affairs award, the initiative is a team effort, according to Lt. Col. Don Planalp, director of public affairs. “Without trained falconers and falcons available to travel to high-payback venues nationwide, we have no program,” he said. The 10th Medical Group trains the falconers. The cadets train the

birds. The 34th Training Wing recognizes the program’s payback to the

Academy and allows the cadets to travel. Admissions works with the program to target audiences important to the Academy, and public affairs funds and manages the program, explained the colonel. Maj. Tim Woodruff, command public health officer and director of the falconry mascot program, gives most of the credit to the falconers. ‘Our cadets dedicate much of their free time which they don’t have a lot of to making the falconry program what it is: the best mascot program in the country,” he said. -

Cadet 3rd Class Peter Mauro confirmed the commitment necessary to be a falconer.

“It’s possible for us go down there (to the mews), feed

Through Falconers like C1C Jim Ryan, the Academy reached people by SSgt Jim Rush coutesy the Academy Spirit.) and fly, and be out within two hours a day. On the other hand, when we give tours, it can be very time intensive,” he said. Last year’s schedule included a trip to Capitol Hill, the Tuskegee Airmen national convention, a live appearance on a Washington, D.C. television station, the huge Experimental Aircraft Association air show in

across the nation. ( Photo

Wisconsin, the Oahu Bowl game, and appearances at the National Air and Space Museum.

Graduate and Wife Sponsor

Academy Water Polo Award By Wanda Martin Chief, Academy Cadet Awards Program Academy Development and Alumni Awards Divison

Many thanks go out to Col. Jeffery N. Heidmous, (USAF, Ret) and his wife, Barb. Jeff and Barb recently decided to sponsor the Most Valuable Water Polo Player Award, presented annually at the Individual Awards

“The falconry team gives us an incredible opportunity to promote

the Academy and the Air Force,” said Norris.

(Compiled by the Academy Spirit staff.)

Double or Triple Your Gift for Free Did you know that these companies are among more than one thousand that match their employee’s contributions to charitable organizations?

American Express

KPMG Foundation

Arco Foundation

Kelloggs Corporation

This award encourages and recognizes a high standard of excellence

Boeing

Lockheed Martin

in athletics and physical prowess, combined with demonstrated lead-

Brinks

Owens Corning

ership abilities, while also considering performance and contributions to the success of the team. A graduate of the Class of 1977, Jeff won this award himself as a graduating first class cadet and returned to USAFA in 1981 to be the head water polo coach. His generosity is a testament

Ciba Specialty Chemicals

Proctor & Gamble

Compaq Cytec Industries

Texas Instruments

Delta Air Lines

TRW Foundation

to his love of the sport and dedication to his alma mater.

General Motors

UPS

Sponsoring a cadet award is a rewarding way to give back to your Air Force Academy a small part of what you, as a graduate, have gained. The Academy, and especially every award winner, sincerely appreciates the thoughtfulness and generosity of all our donors. Thank you!

IBM

US West

Johnson & Johnson

USAA

Ceremony.

Raytheon

Does your employer have a matching gift program?

Contact your

Human Resources or Personnel department to determine whether you can increase your level of

giving through a matching gift. Many companies include retiree’s gifts in these programs. Pick up a matching gift form, complete your portion and send it to the AOG with your gift every time you make a contribution. It’s an easy way to increase your giving level so that the AOG can give more to the

Academy.

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Former Commandant Maj. Gen. Stephen “G-Lo" Lorenz, at center, was

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ofjive Air Force Academy graduates on a Jan. 31 flight of an allgraduate four F-16 Fighting Falcon mission at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, with the 23rd Fighter Squadron. General Lorenz flew with the leader of the flight, Capt. Jon “Meat” Tinsley, ‘95. The other pilots were Lt. Col. B.K. “Beak” Smith, ‘83; Capt. Jason “Hollywood" Smith, ‘95; and Capt. Jason “Trash”White, ‘92.

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Editor’s note: There are no longer any below-the-zone promotions to the grade of major (0-4).

Firstie Works to Balance Olympic Dream with Air Force Career

By Cadet 1st Class Jeremy Eggers Cadet Squadron 21 A young athlete approached his coach at the beginning of practice. “Check this guy out,” he said, “I competed with him when I was growing up, and he’s gotten much better since then.” Eddie Liddie had seen countless “hopefuls” walk in and out of his gym few ever have what it takes. Something was different about this young man, though. Liddie, head coach for the U.S. Olympic Judo Team, looks over every athlete who comes to his gym at the Olympic Training Center near downtown Colorado Springs. “First, I make sure they’re not going to get hurt,” said Liddie. Judo, a sport where two opponents fight to throw the other to the ground, is unforgiving to the inexperienced person working out with an Olympic-caliber athlete. The newcomer wasn’t getting hurt though. As a matter of fact, he did his fair share of throwing some of Liddie’s athletes on that first day. He knew what he was doing, he was “holding his own,” according to Liddie. ‘Welcome.” That’s the only word the coach said to Jon-Michael Kerestes. For the first class cadet it was more than a greeting it meant acceptance. For Liddie, it was a way to claim his new discovery. Kerestes, a Pittsburgh native, is no stranger to Judo. At age seven, Kerestes’ father brought him to Kim’s Judo, and Mr. Kim started Kerestes off on his training. Kerestes won the Pennsylvania State Judo Championship by age nine He also won it at age 10, and age 11, and everyyear up until age 17. “My dad loved to watch me compete and he was always very committed to my training; he was always there to take me to practice,” said Kerestes. -

way to the center and discovered Coach Liddie, an Olympic Bronze medalist from the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Liddie said that Kerestes had to get into “judo shape” at first, a term

he uses to describe a certain refinement in his athletes. From there, it didn’t take long for Kerestes to make an impact on the national Judo community. After just four months at the center, in April 1999, Kerestes competed at the U.S. Senior National Judo Tournament and placed seventh, a victory that made him seventh in the nation. He maintains that position today. ‘He’s definitely a contender for 2004,” said Liddie, referring to the 2004 Olympics slated for Athens, Greece. Liddie hopes he can continue to work with Kerestes after graduation hope is the key word. Kerestes is preparing to transition from cadet to supply officer, and has been working with personnel specialists in his career field in hopes of finding an assignment that will keep him near the training center. The whereabouts of his first assignment is still undetermined, but one thing that has been determined, at least by Liddie and the other judo coaches at the center, is that Kerestes can reach Olympic status. He has “what it takes,” which may be attributable, in part, to his training here. ‘He’s a little more organized; he’s a little more disciplined; he’s a little more regimented,” said Liddie of Kerestes. Liddie said many of his athletes have either drive or potential, but a select few have both. “Jon has both. He’s the type I would have actively recruited had I seen him at a -

tournament,” said Liddie. Given that most athletes at the center work out twice a day, Liddie has

been pleasantly surprised with Kerestes’ ability to balance cadet life and train. “He spends half the time the other athletes spend down here and continues to improve and hold his own. It’s incredible,” said Liddie. Kerestes would spend more time at the center if he could, but he places his duties as a cadet first. It’s interesting to note the similarities between Kerestes’ cadet life and training life. Here, he counts the days until graduation. There, athletes count the days to the Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Another interesting fact is that the center was once known as Ent AFB, and some buildings still stand as a reminder of that past. Also, the athletes’ lifestyles at the center are similar to Kerestes’ cadet life with dormitory living, three meals a day at a dining facility, and medical facilities. Most everything is provided both here and there to allow one focus training. Olympic training has exposed Kerestes to a new peer group as well as a new set of friends. One in particular has felt the impact of Kerestes’ time at the center. “He’s a godsend,” said Josh Charette, a Montana native who balances time between work and family to train for the Olympics. “I’ve learned so much from him since we’ve been working out together; he really takes the time to help me out. He’s a very important -

C1C Jon-Michael Kerestes sets goal of making 2004 Olympics. As a cadet, Kerestes started off as a wrestler, but he left the team after

his fourth-class year, in part to focus on his schoolwork. Kerestes has

always been active in sports though competition fuels him. He’s the type who goes through life with a quiet confidence; many acquaintances, a few good friends, and a strong devotion to faith and family complete him. Competing also serves to fill his soul, which is what led him to the Judo Club here. “I joined the Judo Club to fill a void after leaving the wrestling team,” he said. That was in April 1998.

By September 1998, Kerestes made his way to the National Judo Ladder Tournament in Arkansas, a tournament aimed at discovering new talent. A second place victory there earned him an invitation to the 1998 U.S. Open Judo Tournament in Colorado Springs, an international tournament. He did not place, which only focused the already deter-

mined athlete. “I knew I had to get better, and the best go to the Olym-

pic Training Center,” said Kerestes. With the help of Brandon Grezcowski, a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Judo team and childhood acquaintance, Kerestes made his

Students Sponsored by the AOG Earn Follow-on Scholarships

The three students sponsored by the AOG for the Fund for American

Studies Live, Learn, and Intern program at Georgetown University (see March 2000 issue of Checkpoints, pages 24 and 25), all have earned follow-on scholarships after graduation. Chris Rohe and Ben Shrewsbury have both received scholarships to

Harvard’s JFK School for Government. Dave Och earned a Dean of Faculty discretionary Graduate Studies Program (GSP) slot for a one-year MBA. He is pursuing studying at the Katz Graduate School of Business at the University of Pittsburgh.

The AOG offers hearty congratulations to these three men.

part of my future in Judo.” The future is always uncertain, and much of life is doing the right

things now to be prepared for that uncertainty. “I’m looking forward to graduation and being an Air Force officer; it’s something I’ve worked hard for. I’m also looking forward to Athens in 2004. All together, it’s about service. Officers serve their country and Olympians serve their country. I hope I can serve in both respects,” said Kerestes.

AOG Offers USAFA Class Ring Lost and Found Service If you have lost your class ring or found someone else’s, who are you going to call? The AOG has long been the focal point for trying to match lost rings with their owners. We have several sources for

maintaining up-to-date addresses and phone numbers on graduates (the primary source, of course, depends on the graduate keeping the AOG informed of changes). When a ring is returned to the AOG we can usually have it back on the owner’s hand within a week or two (as soon as we can verify a shipping address). If a ring needs to be replaced or serviced, we can link you to the ring company representative who handles your class. So, if you need to report a ring lost or found, or need to know who to call for ring repairs/replacement, please call or contact: JACK MUELLER, ‘70, at (719) 472-0300, DSN 333-2067,

e-mail to classring@aog-usafa.org, 3116 Academy Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475

FALCON SPORTS Col. Randall W. Spetman, ‘76, Athletic Director

Air Force Boxing Team Wins Second Consecutive NCBA National Title The Air Force boxing team won its second consecutive national title,

as five Falcons were victorious in the NCBA

Mark Sletten (185) and Mark Porcella (Hwt) also successfully defended

championships. The team

their national titles. Sletten won his third title when the referee stopped

scored 60 points, more than doubling the score of runner up Lock Ha-

the contest in the third round of his bout against Lock Haven’s Chuck

ven, which finished with 29 team points. Navy grabbed third place with

Mussachio. Porcella was trailing when a powerful left hook in the sec-

25 points. It was the Academy's 14th national title in 21 years. “It’s nice

ond round caused Army’s Nathan Whitfield to lose his balance. The

to bring the Air Force Academy another title,” said head coach Eddie

referee stopped the contest and awarded the bout to Porcella. It was

Weichers. “I’m happy for all the young men.”

his second consecutive title.

Chris Robinette (119 pounds) clinched the title for the Falcons in the night’s second bout. Robinette, a freshman, scored a decision over Sal Bertuna of Kentucky, giving the Falcon’s an insurmountable lead in the team standings.

In a surprise victory, Dustin Brown (195 pounds) won a unanimous

decision over Preston Haliburton of Georgia. Brown, a sophomore, came out with an

aggressive attack, dominating the action from the

start to finish to win his first-ever national title.

Lock Haven’s Dave Fields (132 pounds) was awarded the Most Outstanding Boxer award for the lower weight classes, while Jeremy Wilson (156 pounds) of Kentucky won the award for the higher weight classes. FINAL TEAM STANDINGS: First, Air Force (60 points). Second, Lock Haven (29 points).

Third, Navy (25 points). Fourth, Kentucky (17 points). Fifth, Penn State (15 points).

Princeton Assistant Coach Named

Head Men's Basketball Coach Air Force Academy Director of Athletics Col. Randall W. Spetman an-

Mike Benza, the second cadet in Air Force history to win four national

titles, is flanked by Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tad Oelstrom, at right, and Athletic Director Col. Randy Spetman. Mike Benza (139 pounds) defeated Penn State’s Doug Bayly in a decisive victory to become only the second cadet in Air Force history to win four national titles. Ricky Graham,

‘

83, the last man to accomplish

this remarkable feat, was present to recognize Benza’s victory.

nounced on April 7 that former Princeton assistant coach Joe Scott has

been named the Academy’s fourth head men's basketball coach. Scott

formally introduced April 10 at a press conference at the Academy “I’m very excited to announce that Joe is our new head basketball

was

coach,” Spetman said. “He’s a person of integrity who comes from a

prestigious institution and a great basketball program that deals with the same type of young men as we do at the Academy. Joe has great credentials and has worked with some of the best people in college basketball.”

The Championship Falcon Boxing Team

2000 Falcon Football Schedule As of March 1, 2000

Sept. 2

Cal State-Northridge at USAFA & Parents Weekend

Sept. 9 Sept. 23 Sept. 30

BYU at USAFA

Oct. 7

Navy at USAFA & Reunion AOG Tailgate USAFA at Wyoming New Mexico at USAFA & Homecoming AOG Tailgate

AOG Tailgate

Oct. 14 Oct. 21

USAFA at Utah USAFA at UNLV

Oct. 28

USAFA at Notre Dame

Nov. 4

USAFA at Army

Nov. 11

CSU at USAFA

Nov. 18

SDSU at USAFA & Reunion AOG Tailgate

Joe Scott, New Men’s Basketball Coach The 1999-2000 season marked Scott’s eighth year as a coach with Princeton and fourth as the No. 1 assistant. Scott, one of the top point

guards in Princeton history in his playing days, has helped lead his alma mater through an era of sustained national success and recognition. In his coaching tenure at Princeton, Scott has worked for both Hall of Fame coach Pete Carril and his successor, Bill Carmody. Scott has helped Princeton to an overall record of 163-61, an Ivy League record of 91-22, a Top 10 national ranking, three Ivy League championships, five consecutive post-season appearances and one of the most memorable wins in NCAA tournament history. Princeton has averaged 23 wins per year during his four seasons as the No. 1 assistant to Carmody; Princeton had a total of three seasons with at least 23 wins in the 95 years of the program prior to that. The Tigers are 37-19 against schools that offer athletic scholarships (which Princeton does not) in the last five seasons. Included in that (Continued on next page.)

Men’s Swimming and Diving Team Sets Five New Academy Records The Air Force Academy men’s swimming and diving team ended their 1999-2000 campaign on a high note, setting five new Academy records,

establishing a 8-3 dual record and placing third at the Mountain West Conference Championships in February. The Falcons put forth a tremendous effort at the Mountain West Conference championships.

They established five Academy records and

rewrote the Academy’s Top-10 time’s list. At the championships,

the

Falcons demonstrated their superior depth as each athlete competed in at least one Championship Final. The squad also continued its ascent in conference standings,

Divers James Marion and Doug Hulse scored huge points in the three diving events, finishing sixth (Hulse, 370.40) and seventh (Marion, 340.90) on the Platform event. Additionally, they were seventh (Marion, 425.75) and eighth (Hulse, 392.85) on the one-meter. Hulse also placed seventh with 411.15 points in the three-meter event while Marion th placed 12 in the preliminaries with 380.10.

improving from a sixth-place finish in

1999 to a third place finish in 2000.

Indoor Track Teams End Season at Mountain West Championships The indoor track season came to a close on Feb. 26 with the Mountain West Conference Championships. The competition was tough;

Brigham Young, Colorado State and Wyoming were all ranked in the top 25 in the country. In team scoring, BYU took first place in the men and women’s competition with 193 and 229, respectively. Wyoming and CSU’s men’s teams tied for second place with 142. The Air Force men’s team finished fourth (111), while the women finished eighth.

Charlie Toth took first in 100M Freestyle at the Mountain West Confer-

championships. During the championships the Falcons were led by third-year swimmers C2C Charlie Toth and C2C Matt Ihlenfeld. Toth won the Academy’s first-ever Mountain West Conference Championship when he captured first place in the 100-freestyle (44.45), breaking Bucky MacLaughlin’s Academy record time of 44.50 set it in 1991. In the very next event at the championships, Ihlenfeld touched the wall first to win the 200breaststroke (2:00.47), breaking his previous Academy record of 2:00.88. Ihlenfeld also broke his own Academy record in the 100-breaststroke with a time of 55.29 (he swam 55.60 in 1999). Additionally, Toth was second in the 50-freestyle and anchored the school record-breaking 200-Medley Relay (1:31.92), following relay teammates Race Steinfort,

ence

Ihlenfeld, and Andrew Smith. Backstroker Matt Horner established a new Academy record in the 200-backstroke (1:48.76) dissolving his previous record (1:49.56 in

1999). Steinfort, Dustin Nowak, and Scott Percival joined Horner in the backstroke events to score big points for the Falcons. Also turning in solid all-around performances and contributing to

the Falcons third-place finish at the championships were team captain Tim Paschke, who won the Consolation Final in the 200-freestyle, and

placed in the top eight in both the 50 and 100-freestyle. JP McCroan placed second in the 1,650 freestyle (15:49.51) and earned a place on the Academy’s top-10 with his 4:34.61 time in the 500-freestyle. Josh Finch finished third in the 400-IM and also recorded a Top-10 Academy All-time performance in the 200-butterfly, finishing seventh at the championships. Parker recorded top-eight finishes in the 200-freestyle and 1650-freestyle.

Kevin Griswold, MWC 400M Champion

The top Falcon performer in the championship meet was Kevin

Griswold in the 400-meters who was the lone event winner. Griswold ran

47.48, which was the fastest time run in the conference all season. Pole vaulter Jake Gensic placed second in his event at a height of 17-0 was the first time in Gensic’s career he cleared

17 feet. David Klein fin-

ished second in the high jump with a personal best of 6-7 V2

Matt Puckett

finished second in the 60-meter hurdlers with a time of 8.09, just three one hundredths off of his

personal best in the event. Joe Lopez placed

third in the mile with a time of 4:17.56. Tony Jones went from sixth place to a second-place finish on his last attempt in the long jump with a leap

of 23-2. He placed fifth in the triple jump with a jump of 47-8. In the women’s competition, Ana-Maria Ortega, LeNetta Banks and

Rachel Smith were the primary point winners. Ortega set a new school record in the pole vault at 11-11 3A”. Banks placed seventh in the high

jump at 5-5 Vi” and Smith finished sixth in the 3,000-meter run with a time of 10:31.34.

(New Men’s Basketball Coach: From previous page.) record are wins over Florida State, Texas and UNC Charlotte on consecutive nights to win the 1998 Rainbow Classic in Hawaii and wins over

Georgetown and North Carolina State in the 1999 NIT. Of those 56

games against scholarship schools, only 11 were home games. Since returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach, Scott has helped recruit and coach two All-Americas, three Ivy League Players of the Year, one Ivy League Rookie of the Year and nine first-team all-Ivy League players. In addition Scott has coached nine players at Princeton who have gone on to play professionally. Scott graduated from the University of Notre Dame Law School in

1990 and worked for the law firm of Ribis, Graham & Curtin in

Morristown, N.J., before entering the coaching profession. Scott par-

ticipated in the storied Notre Dame Bookstore Basketball Tournament, leading his team to the championship and twice claiming MVP honors.

He is married to the former Leah Spraragen,

member of

Princeton’s Class of 1992. Mrs. Scott was a four-year starter for Princeton’s women’s basketball team, also as a point guard.

Falcon Wrestlers Capture First Place C2C T. J. Huxel wraps up Navy’s Tom Stoner in the sixth annual USAA All-Academy Wrestling Championships at the Academy in February. The Academy team came in first, scoring 102.5 points, enough to beat runner-up Army by 7.5 points. Other teams competing included Navy (85 points), the Virginia Military Institute (64.5 points), Norwich University (40), the Coast Guard Academy (23), The Citadel (16.5) and the Merchant Marine Academy (6). (Photo by Art Bilsten.)

USAFA Women Place Second at USA Gymnastics Championships The gymnastics season ended for the men’s and women’s teams in early April at the USA Gymnastics Championships in Tempe, Ariz. The women captured a first-ever second place finish (191.550) behind Texas Woman’s University, while the men grabbed third (215.925) behind Navy and UC-Santa Barbara. The second place finish for the women is a marked improvement over previous years, when the best the team could finish was fifth in 1997. Kim Broughton was the top finisher in all-around competition with a score of 38.875.

She took third in vault with a 9.625 and second in bars

with a 9.800. Broughton’s teammate Courtney Hamrick finished fourth in all-around with a score of 38.200.

She came back from an injury,

which kept her out of the NCAA Championships last week, to finish

seventh in balance beam with a 9.225.

Dougherty, Kim Broughton, Kristi Delcour and Beth Stott form the largest group ever sent to the regional championship by Air Force women’s gymnastics. Dougherty, Broughton and Delcour competed as all-arounders and Stott is entered in the floor exercise and balance beam. Courtney Hamrick is first alternate for the all-around.

Dougherty, who has a career high of 38.95 in all-around competition, holds the Academy record on parallel bars with a score of 9.875.

Broughton and Delcour are close behind Dougherty’s all-around score at 38.90 and a 38.45 respectively. Stott holds two Academy records, 9.875 on balance beam and 9.925 for floor exercise.

The men’s team sent two all arounders and six overall to the NCAA

Championships at the University of Iowa. Jeff Anderson and Andrew Fisher went as all-arounders while Levi Torkelson competed in floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, parallel bars and high bar. Other qualifiers included Javin Peterson (rings), Schan Daniel (vault) and James Hayes (parallel bars). Anderson has a career-high score in all-around competition of 55.35. He holds the Air Force record on pommel horse at 9.60. Fisher’s career high all-around score is 54.95. He has the Academy record on vault with a 9.80. Torkelson’s 9.55 on parallel bars is an Academy record. Peterson’s best on rings is 9.775, Daniel has hit 9.40 on vault and Hayes reached 9.35 on parallel bars.

Men’s Basketball Coach’s Contract Not Renewed Air Force Athletic Director Col. Randall Spetman announced March

The Women’s Gymnastics Team Other gymnasts who finished in the top five were Beth Stott with a 9.700 on beam, Jenn Dougherty with a 9.825 on floor exercise and Liz

Weber with a 9.675 on bars. “This is the first time our women have made the team finals and the

highest they have finished in this meet,” said head coach Lou Burkel. “They did a great job, but TWU had a great meet and deserved to win. an honor Lisa Woody Green was named Assistant Coach of the Year she truly deserves."

13 that he was not renewing the contract of men’s basketball coach Reggie Minton. Minton’s current contract expires on July 31st. ‘Reggie Minton has had a tremendous impact on the Academy basketball program,” Spetman said in making the announcement. “He is a true professional who has touched the lives of many young men and helped them become professional officers who serve and have served this country with great pride.

On the men’s side, Levi Torkelson and Jeff Anderson finished second

and third, respectively, in all-around with scores of 54.750 and 54.350. Torkelson finished first in parallel bars with a 9.150, while James Hayes

finished sixth with a 8.700. Javin Peterson earned first place honors on rings with a 9.600 and Anderson tied for fourth with a 9.200. Torkelson finished third on pommel horse with a 9.200 and tied for fifth on floor with a 9.250. Anderson rounded out the top five in vault with a fifth

place score of 9.300. “After all our injuries since early March (Nate Drewry-torn ACL, Justin Jones-dislocated wrist, Andrew Fisher-broken arm, Levi Torkelson-

competed with a broken thumb, and Jeff Andersen competed with a pulled hamstring) we were happy to field a team,” said Burkel. “We competed very well and got almost all of the blood out of the turnip.”

Gymnastic Teams Send 10 to NCAA Championships

“I have decided to make a coaching change at this time to attempt to infuse new energy in the program. We are very proud that coach Minton was selected as the Mountain West Conference co-coach of the year and

felt it was an opportune time for him to go out on top,” said Spetman.

By Senior Airman Brad Milliman Sports Information Office

‘He is a personal friend who I have the utmost respect for and want to

A record-setting four women were among the 10 Academy gymnasts

who headed to post-season NCAA competition.

Reggie Minton has been involved with Air Force Basketball since 1969. He became head coach in 1985.

Falcons Jenn

thank both he and his family for all they’ve given to the Falcon family. Minton was selected as the MWC co-coach of the year along with UNLV’s Bill Bayno. He was named district coach of the year in 1989. Minton ended his 16th season as the Falcons’ head coach 30th over-

AOG Board Approves New Format

for Register of Graduates The AOG Board of Directors has approved a new format for the AOG Register of Graduates. Starting with the 2000 Register, the book

will contain full biographical information on each class at fiveyear increments from its graduation year. This year’s edition will

with an overall record of 150-296. He has a 161-311 career record

in his 17th season. The coach picked up win No. 150 against San Diego State at the Academy Feb. 24. Minton first came to the Academy in 1969 as an assistant coach un-

der Bob Spear. He remained an assistant in 1972 when Hank Egan took over.

The Bridgeport, Conn., product left the Acaemy in 1984 to be-

come head coach at Dartmouth. He led the

Big Green to an 11 -15 record

contain full bios on the Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980,

which was the school’s best in seven seasons. The following year he

1985,1990,1995, and 2000. Members of these classes are encour-

returned to the Academy as head coach.

aged to update their biographical information prior to July 1.

all

Only the third head coach in school history, Minton's 16-year tenure (Continued on next page.)

Hockey Team Turns in First Winning Season in 10 years A valiant effort by an Air Force team playing its third game in three

nights resulted in a heart-breaking end to a tremendous season.

Broke the school record for fewest goals-allowed per game, letting just

3.21 goals per game. The previous school record of 3.37 set in 1974-75

Just as Air Force beat Bemidji State in overtime to clinch a playoff

berth, the Beavers returned the favor with a 5-4 overtime win over the Falcons in the consolation game of theYellowBook.com College Hockey America Tournament to end the Falcons’ season, March 12, in Hunts-

ville, Alabama. The end was bittersweet for the Falcons as they completed one of the best seasons in recent school history. Air Force, who clinched its first winning season in 10 years, finished the season with a 19-18-2 overall record and a fourth-place finish in the conference tournament. Third-

year head coach Frank Serratore has led the Falcons to a monumental turnaround. He took over a team that had won just 12 games in two seasons

prior to his arrival. In the last three years, he has led the Falcons to

49 wins to tie as the most victories in a three-year span in 23 years. And

the list of accomplishments by this young team goes on and on. *

19 wins tie as the most in 23 years

Just one win shy of the fourth 20-win season in AFA history and just

the first in 23 years *

Won four of last six and eight of its last 12 games

Three straight road wins, tied as the fourth longest road-win streak

in school history *

14 Division I wins, the most in school history

Seven road wins this season tie as the second most in AFA history

and the most in 28 years

Wing Open Raises Better than $19,000 for Donations to Charity

Goalie Marc Kielkucki led the Falcons to 18 wins. *

Goalie Marc Kielkucki shattered his own school record for goals-

allowed per game, with a 3.00 GAA this season. He set the school mark last season with a 3.33. *

Kielkucki’s 18 wins are the third most in school history

Kielkucki’s saves percentage of .887 is the sixth best in AFA history

C3C Brian Gornick, who earned second-team all-CHA honors, and

C2C Scott Bradley tied for the team lead with 25 assists and 38 points. C3C Derek Olson provided the Falcons with many near-heart-stopping

goals. He led the CHA, and ranked seventh in the nation, with five gamewinning goals C4C Andy Berg was named the CHA rookie of the year and was named to the all-CHA rookie team. Berg led the conference in scoring for freshmen with 33 points on 11 goals and 22 assists. Seven Falcons were named to the CHA all-academic team. Firstclassmen Matt Zitzlsperger and Mike Keogh were joined by Billy O'Reilly, Scott Bradley, Brian Gornick, Jeff Zurick, and Brendan Connelly.

Athletic Department Launches Letter Winners Club Did you ever wonder whatever happened to Old What’s His Name? You know, that best friend you bonded with while playing an intercollegiate sport at the Academy. Now, time and distance have

erased his address from your Franklin Planner.

Well, hopefully through the efforts of starting a “Letter Winners” web page, reunions can be a lot more enjoyable in the future while at the same time helping the Academy's Athletic Department.

To find this page on the Internet go to www.airforcesports.com/ local/winners.html. There you will find an open letter from direcMore than 4,000 fans, 12 exciting bouts and better than $19,000 in

charity donations made the 21 st Annual Air Force Academy Wing Open boxing in March an overwhelming success again this year. Funds raised will support medical expenses for two local military children. Jessica Zangrilli is the daughter of an Army master sergeant. The

13-year-old suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus. Nichole Batton’s father is an Air Force staff sergeant. The 9-year old has a tumor in her right femur.

Joel Rivera (125 pounds), Paul Gabriel (132), Michael Benza (139), Lincoin McLeod (165), Mark Sletten (185) and Mark Porcella (Hwt) all re-

peated as champions. Benza, a four-time wing champion, won the Outstanding Boxer Award. The biggest upset of the night came in the seventh bout of the evening, when Zensaku Munn defeated defending

champion Michael Pontius. In the left photo, Armando Sosa, a 1998 recipient of Wing Open proceeds, announces the start of round three. At right, Zensaku Munn’s hand is raised in triumph. (Story by Kendahl Johnson, Sports Information Office. Photos by Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Bloker.) (Basketball Coach’s Contract Not Renewed: From previous page.

longest of any men’s basketball coach. Spear coached 15 seasons (1957-71), while Egan coached 13 years (1972-84). as the Falcons’ coach is the

Minton moved into second place on the Academy’s all-time wins list

when Air Force defeated Wyoming Feb. 5, 2000 at the Academy. Spear heads the list with 176 wins and Egan is third with 148.

tor of Athletics Col. Randall Spetman giving a brief explanation

about this new club. At the end of his letter is a way for you to

update your current information to the department so they can update their database. The purpose of the club is simple. It’s to develop a means where members of the “Falcon Family” can keep track of each other. The mission statement of this new club says it best: The AF Letter Winners Club is a group of Air Force Academy letter winners whose

goal is to create a greater awareness of and interest in Air Force intercollegiate athletics and enhance support to the mission of the Air Force Academy. Membership includes all men and women who have earned a letter in an intercollegiate sport at the United States Air Force Academy. The AF Letter Winners Club will be a forum through which letter winners, by their commitment to Air Force athletics, provide leadership as alumni to the Athletic Department and the Academy. By recognizing letter winners and what they have meant to the Academy over the years, The AF Letter Winners Club will help lay the foundations of Air Force Athletics expanding into the future. This is a work in progress for the department. This web site will have the name, graduation year, and years lettered of all Air Force former letter winners in every sport. It is the department’s hope that, like a chain letter, letter winners will spread the word and become active members in this new club.

Former Air Force Chief of Staffs Rescue Recounted By Robert F. Dorr (Editor’s note: We thank Mr. Dorr

for his permission to run this article.

It first appeared in the March 13, 2000 issue of the Mr Force Times J

Capt. Ronald R. Fogleman was an experienced fighter pilot when he th joined the 510 Tactical fighter Squadron at Phu Cat, South Vietnam, in June 1968, but he had no idea that he would soon be plucked from the enemy’s grasp in a highly unusual and extraordinary rescue. The 510 th squadron was known as the “Nickel Dime" or the “Buzzards” and flew the F-100 Super Sabre, the plane which a decade earlier had become the world’s first fighter capable of sustaining supersonic speed in level flight. In Vietnam, the F-100 was draped in dull camouflage and used as an airto-ground weapon, providing close support for friendly troops with bombs and rockets. Lt. Col. Lloyd G. McBride commanded the squadron. On Sept. 12, 1968, Fogleman took off on a mission flying the F-100 that was normally assigned to Capt. Dave Osterhout, the squadron maintenance officer. “I was forced to eject from my F-100 after it had sustained numerous

hits on a close-air support mission deep in the Mekong Delta,”

Fogleman wrote later. “My descent carried me into the middle of an enemy stronghold. I was 80 miles from the nearest Air Force rescue I was being pursued by enemy troops. ...” facility. A flight of Army AH-1G Cobra attack helicopters 20 miles away came to Fogleman’s aid. The Cobra was a slender, two-man helicopter never designed for rescue or to carry people. Using a hand-held radio, Fogleman recalled, “I told them I would ride out any way possible.” While other Cobras suppressed Viet Cong gunfire, one of the AH-IGs set down. “I opened the left gun-bay door and lay on it,” Fogleman remembered. He became the only pilot to be rescued by riding out on a Cobra helicopter clinging to the deployed gun-panel door. Even today, Osterhout, vice president of legislative affairs for Lockheed Martin Corp., razzes Fogleman for losing “his” airplane. th On a subsequent Vietnam tour- his third Fogleman joined the 612 Tactical Fighter Squadron to fly “fast FAC” (forward air control) mis...

sions in the two-seat F-100F. It is fortunate for the United States that the Viet Cong did not shoot

down the 612 th squadron plane that flew a combat observation mission on March 4, 1969.

In the plane’s front seat that day was the squadron’s operations officer, Maj. Merrill A. “Tony” McPeak. In the

The AOG is proud to offer this award-

winning book signed by author Fred Kiley and ex-POW Mike McGrath.

back seat was Fogleman. The men completed their mission and landed without difficulty. A generation later, the two men

both generals

served as succes-

sive Air Force chiefs of staff, McPeak from 1990 to 1994, Fogleman from 1994 to 1997.

Future Pilots Select Training Slots By Senior Airman Marijon Clarke Academy Spirit staff Class of 2000 graduates planning to fly embarked on the road to a cockpit starting with the early-March pilot training selection process in Fairchild Hall. Unlike other cadet job selections in the past, these cadets were much more limited in their decisions, in that they only have five training bases to pick from. “The cadets personal preferences really played a part in this,” said Senior Master Sgt. Jane Weinmann, superintendent, cadet personnel. Some cadets are interested in having a good casual status job prior to training, or whether or not the local area offers good jobs/schooling for a future spouse, etc. The cadets on Thursday had to really think out their decision. “I picked Sheppard AFB, because I like the joint training environment with foreign aviators,” said Cadet 1st Class Jammie Himsl. Himsl also thinks it will increase her chances of getting a fighter assignment out of pilot training. Members from the Air Force Personnel Center (Randolph AFB, Texas) administered the selection process, with the help of the Cadet Personnel Division. DPY has been in charge of the selection process in the past, but this was the first year that officials from the center have been so involved. ‘It helps being here for this because we have more of a management

role than before,” said Maj. Matthew Arth, the center’s Line Officer Procurement Branch chief. “Because we’re in charge of all assignments, ineluding [Reserve Officer Training Corp and Officer Training School gradu-

ates], it’s necessary to be a part of this to make sure it all goes well. We •

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aren’t here to change the procedures, we just want to help.”

Experts from Academy personnel and Randolph were ready to anquestions as cadets were called down by name to make their selection. Once a student graduates, they are in the center’s hands, so knowing the rules about joint spouse procedures, training dates and other casual status jobs is important. Sometimes, advisors here don’t swer

have all the answers. The pilot training selection process is similar to the non-rated job selection process in that cadets are rated according to their General Board

Ranking, with the highest getting the first pick of jobs. A total of 544 cadets picked from 544 training dates at five different bases; Vance AFB, Okla.; Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla.; Sheppard AFB, Texas; Laughlin AFB, Texas; and Columbus AFB, Miss. “The cadets were satisfied with the process, because they understood the rules, and the rules are fairly

Southeast Asia between 1961 and 1973. It is a “must read” for

applied to everyone,” said Weinmann. “Some of the increased satisfaction may be due to the opportunity to volunteer for a short notice [undergraduate pilot training] slot should one become available later on.” Having personnel center officials on hand “provided tremendous credibility to the process, not to mention relieving the concerns of the

those interested in that period of our history. Now available

cadets on numerous issues,” added Weinmann.

tory category. This best-seller chronicles the stories of American POWs in

through the AOG (Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Drive, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. 80840-4475) for $38.95 plus shipping (if mailed) and on the AOG Online Merchandise Site at www.aog-usafa.org.

Training dates range from this summer to as far away as October 2001. Cadet 1st Class Jonathon Gration Jr. is happy with his March 28, 2001,

training date as long as he “gets a good casual job in between

flying in.” Gration is slated for training at Sheppard. 30

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wouldn’t mind going to a fighter base and hopefully get some kind of

After Three Days of “Hell, By Senior Airman Marijon Clarke

Academy Spirit staff Recognition 2000 ended Saturday night when several hundred fourth-classmen saluted their squadron commanders and shook hands with the upperclassmen. After three days of “hell” for the “doolies,” many of the upperclassmen and squadron personnel took part in bringing fourthclassmen into the cadet wing. ‘Recognition is a tradition that dates back to the first graduating class here,” said Cadet 1st Class Jeremy Eggers, Cadet Squadron 21. “The upperclassmen who run it have all been through extra training to ensure the courses are safely and professionally conducted in a challenging manner.” The current graduating class plans recognition activities. Each year, the event changes with the imagination of the firstclassmen who run the show. Weather saved the “doolies” from some of this year’s anticipated changes, but the cold and snow didn’t cancel all the surprises.

”

Class of2003 is Recognized theme paintball course that tested the four degrees’ ability to work as a

The junior cadets had to work together against upperclass-

team.

and officers to save their captured classmates.

Paintball guns and ammunition were chosen to simulate a “war-type situation.” men

“The past three days really make you realize that you aren’t at a regular school and that you aren’t going to have a regular job when you

graduate,” said Cadet 4th Class Matthew Russell. “We’re GIs now, soldiers, and our jobs are different, more stressful than people at another school are going to have. Recognition heightened my realization of that, and it’s the greatest feeling in the world.” The grueling process ended with each fourth classman receiving their first set of prop and wings. These badges are worn on the cadets’ flight caps and symbolize mastery of the principals that are taught in the first year here. (The Academy Spirit.)

Graduates Selected for

The cadre this year put a lot of work and effort into the assault course,”

Eggers said. “No other class has gone through the course during rec-

Lieutenant Colonel

ognition, and we were all excited about it. But the snow and ice hindered it.” One new addition this year was the “buddy down course,” a military-

Regular Air Force (Line Officers) Class

In/Above the Zone Considered

1978

Selected

Below the Zone Considered

Selected

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

292

205

1985

1986

320

447

1987

1988

1989 1990

TOTALS

531

226

823

Below-the-Zone Selectees Class of 1985

Pedro R. Oms

Mark A. Altobelli

Michael T. Panarisi

Cadet 4th Class Alan Burk gratefully receives his prop and wings from a secondclassman in his squadron. The act signifies formal recognition

Ronald J. Babski Jr.

Roger D. Thrasher

Michael K. Cramer

John J. Ziegler III

of the former “doolie” into the ranks of the cadets. (Photo by Staff Sgt.

Roderick L. Cregier

James A. Rush courtesy the Academy Spirit.)

Academy Seeks Graduate Accounts of Memorable Aerial Missions USAFA wants to hear from graduates who have flown memorable missions in support of combat, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations. Our goal is to have aircraft on static display flown by graduates with a

direct attachment to the Academy that inspire our cadets and are a constant reminder of the rich heritage of the AF and our Academy.

The aircraft we are seeking graduate information on are:

Boeing F-15 Eagle Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules Lockheed C-141 Starlifter Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (Viper) Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird We are interested in the particulars of the mission (i.e. date, time, and

location of mission) and the tail number of the aircraft. If you have flown or know of a

graduate who has flown memorable missions in any of these

aircraft, please contact Mr. Steve Hartzog, HQ USAFA/XPA, at DSN 3334411/COMM (719) 333-4411. You can also write or email him. Write to HQ USAFA/XPA, 2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 351, USAF Acad-

emy CO

80840-5002, or e-mail steve.hartzog@usafa.af.mil. We need

Michael F. Hake

Class of 1987

Joseph L. Lenertz

Balan R. Ayyar

Daniel P. Lewandowski

James P Cashin

James E. Lovell

Thomas H. Deale

Patrick A. Marshall

Charles K. Hyde

William H. V Mott

Bruce H. McClintock

Mark S. Postgate

Jeffrey R. McDaniels

John W. Robinson Jr.

Dawson S. Oslund

Wade J. Thompson

Kenneth R. Rizer

Burke E. Wilson

David R. Stilwell

Class of 1986

Class of 1988

Eric A. Beene

Patrick W. Christopherson

Robert A. Colella

Amanda W. Gladney

Randall W. Gibb

Steven B. Harrison

Robert P. Givens

Martha E. McSally

Todd P. Harmer

Michael T. Plehn

John P. Horner John P. Montomery

Jacqueline D. Van Ovost

Michael D. Rothstein

Other Than Line Officers In addition to the above line officers, three members of

the Class of 1984 were promoted in the zone in the judge

advocate category, and Donald C. Hickman, ‘87, was promoted below the zone in the biomedical sciences category.

your help to make this happen. 31

Academy Assembly Tackles Unity and Diversity in America By Captain William Wieninger

final report session on Friday morning.

In addition to leading the

The Academy, led by the Department of Political Science, hosted the 42 nd annual USAF Academy Assembly, entitled “Unity and Diversity in

roundtable discussions, each roundtable leader gave two one-hour presentations during the Assembly. The presentations are a highlight

America: Tradition and Change in the 21 s1 Century” in February. Hosted

for the participants as each roundtable leader shares his/her particu-

annually in conjunction with Columbia University’s American Assembly and with significant financial support from the USAFA Association of Graduates, the Academy Assembly brings in 120-140 students each year to discuss issues of great national importance. Assembly director Capt. Bill Wieninger called this year’s Assembly a great success saying ‘We brought in people of all walks of life, political persuasions, and ethnicities, and they all came away with a deeper understanding of these important issues and a great appreciation for the US Air Force and the Air Force Academy.” These difficult and often divisive issues were a particular challenge for one of the Assembly’s key goals, namely a consensus report responding to the questions raised. Getting 150 people from all walks of life to agree on whether or not “there is a cultural bias in American public schools” was difficult. Getting them to agree on whether or not “alternative lifestyles warranted special protection” proved to be impossible. Despite this, students went away with a very positive view of the experience. “We never expected to get everyone to agree, but we wanted people to think about these issues. Learning of this type does not happen in an instant, but we hope that in the aftermath of the Assembly, the delegates will gradually see the value in positions they disagreed with and why disagreement on them is acceptable,” Captain Wieninger said. The conference got off to a great start with the keynote address by essayist and columnist Richard Rodriguez on Feb. 15. The speech was given in the Arnold Hall Theater to an audience of about 250 Academy Assembly participants (including 80 cadets), 50 community visitors and 100 additional cadets. Rodriguez’ impassioned speech really connected with the audience, providing the delegates with a framework for the coming discussions. Focusing on the contrast of the “I” and “we” in America, Mr. Rodriguez appealed to the audience to embrace diversity (the “I”) after embracing the “we” that is the culture of the United States of America. Brig. Gen. Dave Wagie, Dean of the Faculty, called it “the best address I’ve heard here at USAFA” The cadet wing echoed his

lar expertise with interested delegates.

sentiments as many cadets not present asked to see a video of the

speech, which was later shown on the Academy’s local area network.

Another highlight of the Assembly was the Wednesday night panel

discussion, hosted by Col. Douglas Murray, Chair of the Department of Political Science. This year’s panel focused on the role of the media in promoting unity and diversity in America. The panelists came from

varied backgrounds. Dr. Carlos Cortes, Professor Emeritus at UC Riverside and author of The Children Are Watching: How the Media Teaches About Diversity, gave a lively account of the way in which media, espedaily films, both reflect and promote ethnic identity. Joining him was Rod Prince, executive producer of NBC Nightly News, who gave a great account from the perspective of the major networks.

Next up was Ms. Deborah Liu, senior counsel for the NAACP, who had just come from

negotiations with the major TV networks on the issue of minority representation in both writing and show content. Mr. Bob Jackson, editor of The Denver Rocky Mountain News, rounded out the panel and provided great insight into ethnic considerations concerning the print media. Thursday brought the second day of roundtable sessions. It also provided the delegates an opportunity to see firsthand how the cadets take their lunch at the Academy. Unfortunately, the weather was uncooperative and the noon meal formation was cancelled. Still, eating on the floor of Mitchell Hall with the cadet wing gave us another great opportunity to bridge the civilian-military perception gap. After the lunch, the delegates were given tours of the cadet area, including the library, dorms, and the chapel. Friday, the full Assembly met in H-l to hammer out the final report. It was here that the consensus model faced its biggest challenge. Final report editor Col. Suzanne Gehri (USAF, Ret) did a great job marching the Assembly through this session, which produced the Final Report of the 42 nd Academy Assembly. Predictably, there were some delegates who did not get all their viewpoints approved due to the contentious nature of the issues, but the major minority positions were all included in the annex to the report. All in all, the Final Report Session proved to be as feisty as promised. Afterwards, the delegates were treated to two more sessions of roundtable leader presentations. Capping off the Assembly Friday night was the closing banquet at the Antler’s Adams Mark Hotel (formerly the Antler’s Doubletree Hotel) downtown. In addition to the outstanding food and ambiance, the delegates heard a presentation by Dr. William Allen, former director of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission. Dr. Allen spoke of George Washington’s beliefs and the conditions in the United States at the founding. His presentation sparked very lively questions from the delnd egates, and provided a rousing end to the 42 Academy Assembly. Ultimately, this year’s Assembly was considered a success by all involved and it would not have been possible without the financial support of the Association of Graduates, who provided over 30 percent of necessary funding.

Create a Will, Consider a Gift, Leave a Legacy! Only 30 percent of Americans die with a Will. Only 6 percent of Americans include charitable bequests in their Will. CICTom Cook, the cadet Assembly director, presents Richard Rodriguez

with a memento. The heart of the Assembly began Wednesday morning with the first roundtable session, entitled “Melting Pot or Mosaic?” Altogether, there

if you die without a Will, the state decides You need to have a Will who receives how much of what you leave behind you forfeit the right -

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during the three days. These roundtables were composed of 12 students, including two-three USAFA cadets, led by a scholar or practitioner whose work related closely to the topic. The vibrant discussions in these sessions provided the basis for the

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larger gift than you were able to make in life. You can sometimes make a gift without having a substantial impact on amounts can often leave a

left for your heirs. You can leave a legacy for the future to honor your-

self or a loved one or friend. If you don’t have a Will, please write one now, and consider leaving a gift to charity. For a free booklet about estate planning and charitable giving, contact Gary Howe (’69) at Gary.Howe @usafa.af.mil.

Senior Cadet Writes Thought-Provoking Piece on Founders Day Are We Related?

deed our great, great, great, great.

I always answer ambiguously with “It’s possible.” The response afterwards is fairly consistent: “Well, he’s a good man; let me buy you a

etc. grandmother, then yes, I’m probably a distant cousin of the general. Then, I thought of the Founders’ Day dinner and its purpose of bringing graduates together to celebrate the Academy’s birth. Graduates share a common history and background. They have endured the trials and tribulations of cadet life, they wear the ring, and they have served and continue to serve. Families have a common background, and that is the basis for saying we are part of this thing called “The Air Force Family.” As Air Force members, we belong to that family, but the family of graduates some 32,278 since the Academy’s founding makes us a bit closer. So, General Eggers, I’ve never met you and God knows if I ever will,

drink.” And that equates to many free drinks since September 1992.

but are we related? I guess I’d say that we are. We are both part of this

By C1C Jeremy Eggers President, Class of 2000 I joined the Air Force in September 1992, and since then, I’ve traveled coast to coast and have met many great people. One constant

during my enlisted days and now in my cadet days is that once a month, like clockwork, I meet someone who asks, “Are you related to General Tom Eggers by chance?” Since we share a fairly uncommon last name,

I don’t know the general, but I’ve done some research into his biogra-

phy. The Illinois native is a 1964 USAFA graduate and has had an amazing career, one that I can only hope to parallel as I prepare to step out into the Air Force with gold bars (only 41 days left as I write this). The stories I’ve heard about the general have all been quite impressive. I’ll never forget a master sergeant I came across who asked the question. ‘It’s possible,” I said. “Now, there’s a great officer,” he said. “I’m retiring in a few months and I hope he can preside over the ceremony. Let me buy you a drink.” Most recently, at the Association of Graduates’ Annual Founders’ Day dinner, I found myself surrounded by a group of ’64 grads. The question: “Are you related to our classmate Tom Eggers?” The response, “It’s possible.” More drinks. Again, I hear the question constantly, but I’ve never taken the time to ponder it. So, I asked my father the other day, “Are we related to GeneralTom Eggers? He’s from Illinois.” My father’s response, “It’s possible.” Come to find out, my grandparents actually lived in Illinois before moving to North Dakota. So, perhaps there is a link there. Then I took the scientific approach. Recent studies link all mankind to one common ancestor, an ape known as “Lucy.” Well, if Lucy is in-

large Air Force family, and come May 31 2000, I’ll join you as a memher of the graduate family. And that’s how I'll answer that question in the future, and all the better if the drinks keep coming! ,

Oldest and Youngest at Founders Day

Richard Hilbert, ‘59, and C4C Chris Gruner, ‘03, the oldest and youngest class members at this year’s Founders Day celebration at Doolittle

Hall, join hands to cut the ceremonial cake.

AOG Issues Policy on Protecting

Members' Data/e-mail Addresses By Chuck Denham AOG Vice President, Services

The AOG prides itself on protecting the information which you,

graduates, members and friends, provide us. We have a strict policy with controls in place to safeguard our database. It basically our

says that your AOG will not release information about more than two graduates or members in one query without a signed request

stating for what purpose the inquirer will use the information and that it will not be used for commercial, political, nor non-AOG-apFounders Day at Doolittle Hall Pete Todd, ‘59 (at left), Rampart Chapter president, thanks Gen. Ed

Eberhart, ‘68, for his superb presentation at the Academy’s Founders Day celebration at Doolittle Hall on April 8.

USAFA’s Historical Collection Grows Thanks to General Risner’s Donation USAFA’s historical collection received a big boost when Brig. Gen.

(Ret) Robinson Risner, Korean War Ace, Vietnam fighter pilot, and former POW, donated over 100 historical items. The items included such things as the clothes the North Vietnamese gave him just before his release from the Hanoi Hilton, photographs and flight plans of his commemorative Lindbergh flight in 1957, a newspaper article on Captain Risner becoming the 20th Jet Ace, and his book, The Passing of the

Night, about his POW experience. Steven Hartzog, chief of Gifts and Historical Properties for the Academy, said he was overwhelmed by General Risner’s generosity and plans to design a display with some of the artifacts. Most of the items were placed into USAFA’s Special Collections in the Cadet Library for cadet research.

proved fundraising. Information is releasable only to graduates or members of the AOG or for official and AOG-approved purposes, but we will forward mail or email for someone not eligible to receive information from us. We have received several email messages lately complaining that people are using the AOG database of email addresses for unapproved purposes. Be assured that we do not take misuse of infermation provided lightly; we have not been able to determine that the subject messages were a result of using email addresses provided by us. The AOG is not the only source of email addresses; several Class Web Sites have email addresses posted and readily available to “John Q. Public”. Some of you may also use various ISPs which cater to Academy graduates. Our own AOG-mail program may be used by any graduate to reach selected graduates, and it is to be used in the same manner as data from our AOG database. We

have removed access to AOG-mail for one graduate for violating our

“no commercial use” policy.

If you receive any email messages which you think may be from

misusing your AOG’s database, please forward the entire message, header (addressing elements) and text, to data@aogusafa.org so that we may investigate. someone

RESERVE YOUR PEACE IN HISTORY

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 tax-deductible donation of $250, a paver 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 a lump sum or over one year (monthly, quarterly, etc. in equal payments). Pegasus Plaza pavers make excellent gifts for events such as birthdays, graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, retirement, Christmas, or other special events. You can also honor or provide a memorial for a friend or relative through this program. A certificate will be sent, upon request, for such gifts.

I would like to support the Pegasus Paver Project.

AOG Account Number:

Please send a certificate suitable for framing to:

Name:

Street:

State:

City:

Zip:

Phone:

State:

City:

Home/Work

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Presented By:

I AM

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□ Parent □ Grandparent □ Friend of USAFA

In each block below, fill in the character (letter, number, space or punctuation) to be engraved on your paver(s). There are 13 blanks per line and three lines per paver. (For longer family names, please call or write.) Leave a space between names, and before and after Minor changes may be

required to conform to engraver limitations and standardization procedures. Lines will be centered on the paver. Put information for additional pavers on a separate sheet of paper. In Memory of

In Honor of

In Loving

& Thomas

Captain

John Quincy

William Adam

Bennett Jr

Bancroft

WASmith ‘60

Adams ‘75

From Family

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aver #1

NUMBER OF PAVERS:

FREQUENCY (circle one):

at $250.00 each, for a total of $.

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(To be paid over a maximum of one year.)

Mail completed form to: Association of Graduates

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

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(719) 333-4194

Sabre Society Campaign Draws More Than 50 New Members

A major new Sabre Society donor campaign is underway with more

than 50 new members since January. Look for a full report on the suecess of the

campaign in the next issue.

Don’t delay! Join the growing

number of graduates, parents, and friends of the Academy who want to have a big impact on the future success of the to the

Academy. Many thanks following people who have joined the Sabre Society since the

last issue: Lt Col (Ret)& Mrs Dana C Arbaugh

USAFR 70 ‘

Mr John H Barhaugh 67

Mr & Mrs B William Basheer ‘65

Col (Ret) & Mrs Paul A Belmont ‘64 Maj & Mrs David Blisk, USAFR 78 Dr & Mrs Gary Bliss

Col (Ret) & Mrs Peter R Nash ‘66 Dr & Mrs Douglas N Naversen 70 Lt Col Jack B Norman USAFR 70 Mr & Mrs Douglas R Norton 70 Mr & Mrs Terrence O’Donnell ‘66

tangible interest in supporting the Academy financially and through their personal influence. The society is dedicated toward forming a national network of influential community leaders who act as informed advocates of Academy causes. The society provides a visible and prestigious means of honoring and recognizing the Academy’s leading supporters. Memberships are available to graduates, parents or friends of the Academy as Members ($1,000 annually), Patrons ($2,500 annually), Benefactors ($5,000 annually), or Life Members ($50,000). If you are interested, contact Gary Howe or Kathy McCann at the AOG, e-mail Development@aogusafa.org.

Mr & Mrs Ronald D Chitwood

Col (Ret) & Mrs E Nelson O’Rear ‘61 Mr & Mrs Robert Pastiak 73 Mr & Mrs Daniel S Pavlansky Maj (Ret) & Mrs Karl W Poulsen, ArAG 71 Mr & Mrs Terrell J Powell 73 Lt Col & Mrs James M Ratti

Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Robert T

Mr & Mrs Nathan O Rosenberg 75

Dessert 70

Mr & Mrs Paul Rossetti 70

Col & Mrs Rich H Downing 70 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Joseph G DeSantis ‘59 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Charles F Fellows 76 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Gordon R Flygare ‘60 Mr & Mrs Rick Florschuetz

Mr & Mrs Michael J C Roth ’63

*Gift of appreciated assets

Capt (Ret) Skip Sanders 73

or other

BGen & Mrs H H ‘Bugs’ Forsythe

Mr & Mrs William H Simpson ‘63

USAFR ‘69

Dr & Mrs Dennis R Spence

Col (Ret) & Mrs William J Foster ‘61 Col (Ret) & Mrs George V Frushour, Jr ‘67 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Walter E Garrard ‘69 Mr & Mrs Thomas E Gibbs, Jr 65 Col (Ret) & Mrs Lawrence L Gooch ‘62 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Richard D Halfast 73 Capt Bryan A Herrick 91 Mr&MrsMarkDHowes 75 MGen (Ret) & Mrs Wayne O Jefferson, Jr ‘59 Mr & Mrs Lewis M Keller Col & Mrs Michael K Kelly 76 BGen & Mrs Perry L Lamy 75 Mr & Mrs Charles L Lynch ‘68 Lt Col & Mrs Frederick H Martin ‘81 Mr & Mrs Robert D McBeth '63 Mr & Mrs Anthony L Mellos ‘64 Col (Ret) & Mrs Kent Montavon ‘59 Col (Ret) & Mrs Bruce M Mosier '60

Mr & Mrs Edward T Spidell

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Mr & Mrs Frederick E Bradstre et 61 Dr & Mrs Dean L Bristow ‘60

Mr & Mrs Logan H Babin, Jr ‘62 Mr & Mrs Scott S Barker 70

Ways to Give to The AOG and The Air Force Academy Method

Benefits to Donor

*Cash

*Full income tax deduction. Immediate impact to AOG/USAFA.

Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Arthur W

property

"Full income tax deduction. Capital Gains tax savings. Immediate impact to AOG/USAFA.

Schwall, Jr ‘69

*Bequests (by Will or trust)

Mr & Mrs Thomas WSheahan 78

"Maximum flexibility. Full use of assets during lifetime. Estate tax savings.

Mr & Mrs Peter A Sievert

*Gift of life insurance

"Ability to make larger gift with smaller annual (or one-time) cash

outlay. Income tax deduction for current value and/or cost of premiums.

Col & Mrs Michael A Stanley 77 Lt Col Harry W Stowers, Jr 76 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Donald A Sutton 68 Mr & Mrs Terry WTheken 73 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Addison Thompson ‘61 Col (Ret) & Mrs Richard G Thompson ‘66 MGen (Ret) & Mrs Harold WTodd ‘59 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Jack R Trimble 70 Maj (Ret) & Mrs Everett WVaughn ‘63 Dr James BVogler, III 73 BGen (Ret) & Mrs Donald R Walker ‘66 Mr & Mrs Jack Ward Mr & Mrs Bradley WWendt 77 BGen & Mrs Craig P Weston 72 Mr & Mrs Fletcher H Wiley ‘65 Lt Col (Ret) & Mrs Frederick B Wynn ‘59 Col (Ret) & Mrs Alex D Zimmerman ‘60

Sabre Society Activities for 2000 Listed

The Sabre Society was established by the Association of Graduates in 1995 as a select group of long-term benefactors who have a clear and

Sabre Society Members, don’t delay! Get your reservations in now for the activities shown below. The reservation list is growing and some

Class Ring Display Donations Needed

events, particularly the Army and Notre Dame dinners, have a limit on the number of people we can accommodate.

‘

Maj & Mrs Steven W Mungle, USAFR 77

‘

Class rings from the U.S. Air Force Academy represent all that the Academy stands for and form a unique, common bond among gradu-

"Gift of personal residence or farm

*Donor retains use for life. Partial income tax deduction. Estate tax

"Gift with life income for

saving.

"Lifetime income. Income, capital

donor and/or spouse.

gain, estate tax savings. *Bequest of IRA or qualified "Income and estate tax savings. Asretirement plan asset sets may be taxed at rates as high as 85% at death if passed to beneficiaries. *Gift of income with assets "Immediate impact for AOG/ to heirs. USAFA. Estate tax savings. Increased inheritance for heirs. For more information and a free booklet on charitable giving

and estate planning, contact the Development Office at the AOG,

(719) 472-0300 or e-mail: Gary Howe at Gary.Howe@usafa.af.mil.

ates of all classes. With the financial support of the Class of 1968, the

July 20-22,2000: Sabre Society Recognition Weekend at USAFA (BCT Overview). We have two rounds of golf planned, receptions, briefings and a tour of Jack’s Valley to see the cadets of 2004 and Global Engage-

Association of Graduates has established a class ring display on the sec-

ment. Don’t miss it.

ond floor of Doolittle Hall. It is housed in a beautiful display case pro-

November 2, 2000: Sabre Society Dinner at the Union League Club,

vided by that class on the occasion of their 25th reunion.

New York City.

The display, when complete, will consist of one ring (actually worn by a graduate) from each class. All people donating will be recognized for

dinner at one of New York City’s finest private clubs. This should not

Once again, John Flanagan has arranged to have the

be missed.

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

November 4, 2000: Army-Air Force Game at West Point. October 26, 2000: Sabre Society Dinner in South Bend. Pat McBride

donors, long-term plans could include audiovisual or interactive

has arranged to have the Sabre Society dinner on the campus of Notre

a list of

computer presentations dealing with the heritage and tradition of the

Dame.

class ring, donor information and/or information on each class. Several rings from each class will be maintained in reserve. Remain-

exuberance and enthusiasm of the Fighting Irish up close and personal.

This promises to be a unique opportunity to experience the

ing rings will be melted down to form an ingot. As the rings for each new class are poured, a piece of this ingot will be included so that every cadet ring includes a piece of rings from all previous classes and represents an unbroken circle of heritage and tradition. More than half of the classes are already represented. Donations are still being sought. Besides the heritage and tradition that you will help establish, your donation can serve to honor or memorialize a graduate 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 a ring, please contact Gary Howe, ‘69, or Jack Mueller, 70, at (719) 472-0300.

Call Kathy McCann at (719) 472-0300 or e-mail Kathy.McCann @usafa.af.mil to make your reservations.

October 28, 2000: Notre Dame-Air Force Game at South Bend.

16 Cents for Each Dollar Raised

That’s what it costs the AOG to raise money to support itself and the Air Force Academy. This figure ($.158 to be precise) is derived

from the 1998 Audit Report by dividing total fund-raising costs by total direct public support. It costs money to raise money but the AOG is working hard to keep this cost as low as possible

AOG MAJOR EVENTS SCHEDULE

AOG Humanitarian Fund

As of April 15, 2000

Helps Terminally III Grads

2000

By Mark Anderson, ’61

May 28

Doolittle Hall Open House

Graduation

A new Humanitarian Fund for Terminally-ill Members has been

approved by the AOG Board of Directors. This fund has been established to provide financial assistance to eligible members who need help with the financial challenges of a terminal illness such as Lou Gehrig’s disease, cancer and heart disease. Here are the pertinent points:

June 6-11 29

Joint Academies Alumni Execs Conference at USAFA Inprocessing Class of 2004, Parents Lunch -

July Chapter Presidents Meeting Sabre Society Recognition Weekend

19 20-23

August

information on the nature of the illness, assistance needed, and

Fall Classes Begin

AOG Board Committee Meetings AOG Board Meeting

Who to contact: See the names at the end of this article. How to make a request: Send a written request with pertinent

who the AOG can contact for further details to The Humanitarian Fund, Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Drive, USAFA,

Colo. 80840-4475, Attn: Jock Schwank.

September

How to contribute: Make your tax-deductible contribution

1-4

Parents Weekend

to The AOG Humanitarian Fund at the address above.

Cal State-Northridge at USAFA Parents Weekend Tailgate & Doolittle Hall Open House Doolittle Hall Open House

BYU at USAFA

USAFA at Utah

you posted on progress. Your Humanitarian Fund committee members are:

28-30

SACC Seattle, Wash. USAFA at UNLV

It is hoped that this effort to serve our graduates (taking care of our own)

Larry Freeman: 16422 Ledge Way, San Antonio, TX 78232, (H) 210-494-4827, (O) 210-494-7803, Fax 210-494-0133, lbfinc

October

‘60 Reunion (Radisson) ‘65 Reunion (Wyndham) ‘70 Reunion (Antlers) Navy at USAFA & AOG Reunion Tailgate

USAFA at Wyoming

18-22

HOMECOMING ‘80 Reunion (Holiday Inn)

Jabara Banquet

New Mexico at USAFA & AOG Homecoming Tailgate

4-8

@sprintmail.com, fsw@juno.com. Vic Andrews: 8215 Broughton Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, (H) 719-592-1546, (O) 719-533-8107, Fax 719-533-8447, victor.andrews@usaa.com. Mark Anderson: 8852 Rolling Acres Trail, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX

78015, (H) 830-981-8341, Fax 830-981-8341, marcus@texas.net.

‘90 Reunion (Embassy Suites)

2000 Reunion Contacts (As of March 1, 2000)

Sabre Society Function Notre Dame Area 28 USAFA at Notre Dame November 2 Sabre Society Function West Point Area 4 USAFA at Army 10 AOG Board Committee Meetings and Board Meeting 11 CSU at USAFA 15-19 ‘75 Reunion (Wyndham) 18 SDSU at USAFA & AOG Reunion Tailgate 26

will be well received (and well supported). We’ll keep

‘60 (40th) 4-8 October 2000

Col (Ret) Andi Biancur 4174 E Cumorah Drive Salt Lake City UT 84124-4050 Ph: 801-278-4866 (H) E-mail: abiancur@aol.com (H) Hotel: Radisson: 800-333-3333

or 719-598-5770

SACC Dallas, Texas

SACC Washington, D.C. Doolitde Hall Open House Graduation

‘80 (20th) 18-22 October 2000

655 Big Valley Drive

Lt Col Tom Mabry

Colorado Springs CO 80919-1002 Ph: 719-598-7228 (H)

6668 Gambol Quail Drive E

E-mail: jespittier@aol.com (H) Hotel: Wyndham: 800-962-6982 or 719-260-1800

Inprocessing

mark.wells@usafa.af.mil (W)

Mr Jim Spittler

719-577-0044 (W)

June 28

719-333-3230 (W)

E-mail:Rally75@webaccess.net (H) or 719-260-1800

May 27

Ph: 719-488-1339 (H)

‘65 (35th) 4-8 October 2000

February 3-5

Monument CO 80132

Hotel: Wyndham: 800-962-6982

2001 8-10

‘75 (25th) 15-19 November 2000 Col Mark K Wells 1670 Ridgeview Circle

Colorado Springs CO 80918-1317 Ph: 719-333-4172/4237 (W) E-mail: tom.mabry@usaia.af.mil (W) Hotel: Holiday Inn 800-962-5470 -

or 719-598-7656

Class of 2005, Parents Lunch ‘90 (10th) 18-22 October 2000

August

‘70 (30th) 4-8 October 2000

Fall Classes Begin

BGen (Ret) Curt Emery 3320 Orion Drive

Hire an Academy Graduate Many of you are in positions to make or influence hiring decisions for your company. Your Association of Graduates, along with the

Capt Gary Haines 4306D W Antelope Drive USAF Academy CO 80840

Colorado Springs CO 80906

Ph: 719-333-7699 (W)

Ph: 719-591-3015 (W)

E-mail: HainesGAng@aol.com (H)

E-mail: cemeryl56@aol.com (H) Hotel: Antlers Adam’s Mark: 800-444-ADAM or 719-473-5600

Hotel: Embassy Suites:

gary.haines@usafa.af.mil (W) 719-599-9100

alumni organizations from Army, Navy, and Coast Guard, offers com-

panies online access to the Joint Service Academy Resume Database System (JSARDS). This is an excellent source for those companies seeking highly-qualified, well-educated and motivated employees. This database is hosted and administered by The Destiny Group. Using patent-pending technology, hiring managers can both see and hear a prospective employee via the Internet while reviewing their resume along with a fully documented file of the individual’s skills and desires. Fees for access to JSARDS generally are based on the size of the company, the length of the contracted access period, and whether or not the company is a current participant at the Service Academy Career Conference (SACC). To find out more about this service, please visit our website at www.aog-usafa.org, click on “opportunities” in the left side bar, and follow the links to the Corporate Demo. 36

Academies Offer Joint Resume Database System

As a benefit of membership, your AOG offers a FREE resume registra-

tion service. We have joined forces with the alumni associations of the

Military Academy, the Naval Academy and the Coast Guard Academy jointly provide online access to resumes of service academy graduates to prospective employers. To be a part of the Joint Service Academies Resume Database System (JSARDS), visit our website at www.aog-usafa.org, click on “opportunities” in the left side bar, and follow the links. If you have questions about this service for members, please contact Wayne Taylor at (719) 472-0300, DSN 333-2067, or e-mail at career@aog-usafa.org. to

A BETTER WAY TRAVEL SERVICE

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Owners Bob and Colleen Denny USAFA‘68

REDUCED AIRFARES Graduation May 2000 New Cadet Class June 2000

Parent's Weekend September 2000 Class Reunions & Homecoming Fall 2000

"Tell us you're in the AOG"

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Parents-AII Classes Call now to get reduced airfares for Parents Weekend.

Plan A Class Party In Las Vegas Falcon Football at UNLV September 30, 2000. Weekend packages include football tickets, hotel room and optional rental car and airfare.

Irish Pub Sampler Join Bill Sasz, (USAFA '68 and Proprietor of Jack Quinn's Irish Pub Colorado Springs Reunion favorite) on a one-week tour of Ireland. September 9-17. Only $995, (airfare not included) call for details, minimum participation required.

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Join Colleen Denny on an escorted one-week shopping tour December 3-10. Just $799, (airfare not included) call for details.

4759 N. Academy Blvd. • Colorado Springs, CO 80918 • (719) 599-9500 8:00 am

5:30pm Monday through Friday

•

9:00am

1:00pm Saturday (Mtn.Time)

ATTENTION IN THE AREA By Col. Jock C.H. Schwank (USAF, Ret), ‘60 AOG Vice President, Services Check Out the AOG Website

Class Ring Information

The AOG website www.aog-usafa.org has information on a wide va-

Graduates who need to replace or have their Academy class rings re-

riety of topics: reunions, merchandise, death notices, discounts, memher benefits, development activities, civilian job programs and a great deal more. Get the very latest news of interest to you through links to class pages, Academy athletics, local newspapers, and USAFA admis-

paired should go directly through the manufacturer. The manufacturer has the expertise and equipment to repair or replace your ring. Contact

sions.

them directly for cost estimates, which vary significantly. Below are the

manufacturers and how to contact them: Classes of 1960, 1962, 1963,

Jostens

graduates through the annual Register of Graduates. The 1999 edition mailed to members of record in November. The biographical information form printed near the center of each magazine should be used on an ongoing basis to update graduate data. Since the individual graduate is the critical source of Register information, it is vital that you keep the AOG informed of address changes, promotions, new jobs, etc. Information updates to be included in the 2000 Register must be received by 1 July 2000.

was

Inappropriate Use of Register Addresses We are continually concerned about the misuse of graduate addresses listed in the Register for business and political purposes not sanctioned

by your AOG. This is directly in violation of AOG policy as well as an infringement of copyright laws as spelled out on the first page of the 1999 Register. The AOG requests that members notify the vice president, Services, immediately 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 and take appropriate action.

Graduate-to-Graduate AOG-mail System In Place

148 East Broadway

Owatonna, MN 55060 (800) 852-9353

myersm@jostens.com

1968, 1970, 1974, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1986, 1989, 1996, 1997,

Balfour Company

1971, 1977, 1982, 1990, 1998,

1972, 1978, 1983, 1991,

1973, 1979, 1984, 1992,

1999

Classes of 1959, 1961, 1964,

c/o Jess Crane

1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1975,

3502 S. Marion St.

1994

Englewood, CO 80110 (303) 789-0623 (Evenings: (303) 757-0557) Classes of 1985, 1987, 1988,

Herff Jones 226 Public Street

1993,1995

Providence,RI 02905(401)331-1: Visitors Center Offers AOG Discount The AOG is pleased to announce a membership benefit. Through the

cooperation of the Academy Athletic Association (AFAAA), all AOG members are eligible to receive a discount on over-the-counter sales 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 discount. This discount was previously extended only to active duty and retired military customers.

AOG Online Merchandise Site is Operational

The AOG has an e-mail forwarding system that graduates can use

The AOG online merchandise site was activated on Nov. 11,1999. From

graduates. There is no need to know the

the AOG homepage at www.aog-usafa.org<http://www.aog-usafa.org>,

to communicate with other

e-mail address of a graduate to send AOG-mail. The system was pre-

select “Merchandise” from the blue frame on the left. Once in the mer-

loaded with the home e-mail addresses from the AOG database as of

chandise area, you will find a selection of AOG-unique gift items and

Sept. 10, 1999. Graduates may add, change, or delete their e-mail address from AOG-mail. AOG-mail is accessible through the “Graduates” Link on the AOG Web Main Page. Sending e-mail through AOGmail is straightforward, but only one class may be searched at a time, and that search may be further limited by graduation squadron or

clothing as well as a limited number of cadet-issue items. From these pages, you can view and purchase any number of popular items. When viewing the merchandise, click on the item name for a larger image. Once you have completed your shopping, checkout is through a secure server using either your Visa or MasterCard. If you so desire, you can also print out your order form and mail it with your check to the AOG for processing. Orders will normally be processed within one week of arrival at the AOG. For

name.

There is no automated link between the AOG’s Doolittle Hall data-

base, which holds both home and work e-mail addresses, and the AOGmail database, which holds only one e-mail address; a change to one database will not update the other. Each graduate must update the AOG-mail system and then alert the AOG to change the Doolittle Hall

database, and vice versa.

domestic addresses, you should receive your merchandise within about two weeks of when the order was placed. We hope you enjoy this new addition to our website. If you experience problems or have suggestions about our store, please send them to store@aog-usafa.org <mailto:store@aog-usafa.org>.

Hiring Companies Wanted Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) in Seattle, Wash. September 28

30,2000

Is your company hiring? Are you looking for well-educated, well-trained, and motivated workers? If so, gradu-

participate in the September 28-30 Service Academy Career Conference (SACC) to be held at the Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Wash. You will find service academy graduates are a cost-effective source of new employees with exceptional life and work experiences. For more information about the Service Academy Career Conference, call Wayne Taylor at (719) 472-0300 or visit our web site at www.aog-usafa.org, then click on “Opportunities” in the blue navigation ates of the service academies provide the ideal candidate pool. For access to these candidates,

bar on the left side.

SACC

Service Academy

What is the SACC?

Career Conference

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference sup-

September28-30,2000 Seattle, Washington

ported by the Associations of Graduates from the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U. S. Military Academy, and

Alumni Associations from the U. S. Naval Academy and U. S. Coast Guard Academy. The previous conferences were attended

by more than 350 different companies and

5,000 alumni. 5. Approximately 10 days before the conference, you will

receive a confirmation notice with a definitive schedule.

Where will the SACC be held? The Fall 2000 SACC will be held at the Westin Seattle Hotel in Seattle, Wash. You may obtain a room at the Westin for the SACC rate. Call (206) 728-1000 no later than Aug.

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

Thursday, September 28, 2000 *

15 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 area.

How to register for the SACC:

Interview Prep Seminar at 7 p.m.

Friday, September 29,2000 Registration opens at 9 a.m. and continues throughout the day. *

Two open sessions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

1. Ensure your AOG membership is current as this ser-

to 6 p.m. In the ballroom, wander from table to table

vice is offered to members only.

meeting face to face with recruiters from a wide variety of companies.

Ensure your resume is included in the Joint Service

Academies Resume Database System (JSARDS). To enter your resume, visit our website at

www.aog-usafa.org,

Saturday, September 30, 2000

click on “opportunities” and follow the instructions.

Recruiters may schedule individual interviews.

3. If you previously submitted your resume to the Joint Service Academies Resume Database System, please use

When attending the SACC, bring several copies of your

the password you received to update and verify the in-

resume to

formation in the system. Recruiters at previous SACCs

collected at the conference and may contact candidates

leave with recruiters as they review resumes

found having electronic access to resumes extremely

at a later date.

helpful. Be sure your resume is accurate and complete. 4. To participate in the SACC, send the following to the SACC office no later than August 15,2000: a. Completed registration form b. A $25 registration fee, payable to SACC c. Two hard copies of your resume (one page/one side)

the conference offers a unique chance to explore new career

Although employment is not guaranteed,

opportunities.

If you have any questions on this AOG membership ser-

vice, please contact Wayne Taylor at (719) 472-0300 or DSN 333-4513.

SACC CANDIDATE REGISTRATION FORM USAFA CLASS:

NAME (for nametag, no ranks): ADDRESS : PHONE

(E-mail):

(Work):

(Home):

___

RESUME CATEGORY: (from web site at www.aog-usafa.org/SACC_Registration.htm)

Will you attend the free Interview Prep Seminar?

Please enclose:

EH Registration Form

Qfes

Dno

EH Fee $25 EH Resumes (two hard copies)

* Mail to: SACC * 247 King George St. Annapolis, MD 21402-5068

Your United States Air Force Academy Gift Ring who provide supportfor gift ring is excfusive and unmistakable. Designedespeciallyjor those the Academy and its cadets mothers, wives of alumni, andothers the ring easily andquickly identifies the as a friend of USA FA. We trust that this ring, and the men’s gift ring still inproduction, will become a touchstone ofcommon ground Wearing the USAFAgf ring is way to carry the value andpride of the Academy everywhereyou go. Your new

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3116 Academy Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475

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I want to help provide the Academy with “The Extra Margin of

Excellence.” Here’s my tax-deductible donation to the Air Force Academy Fund.

□ My employer has a matching gift program, (please complete your portion and enclose your company’s form).

NAME

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Please make checks payable to: Association of Graduates CITY

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or SSAN:

(From the Register or Checkpoints mailing label) Please make the following Changes/Additions to my records in the AOG Database: Preferred Name for mailing labels:

Mailing Address:

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City: Duty assignment

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or Civilian Title:

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Work e-mail: Marital Status: Single/Divorced/Married: If Married: Spouse’s name: Marital or Legal Name Change: (provide documentation) If Spouse is a Graduate please provide the following: Spouse’s Grad Class:

AOG ID #

Spouse’s Graduation Name: The AOG receives promotion, aeronautical rating, PME, and sponsored civilian education updates from the USAF Personnel Center for Active Duty USAF graduates only; USAFR, Guard, and other service graduates MUST provide us this information personally. USAF Active Duty Graduates should provide it, in case the official data sources are in error. (Please provide documentation to correct errors.) Rank:

Date of Rank:

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Aero Rating:

Residence/Seminar/Correspondence; Dates:

PME: All Graduates: Award(s):

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Year:

Major:

Institution:

The following Data is being collected to populate the AOG Database. Doolie Squadron:

Graduation Squadron:

Source of Nomination: Congressional:

Other: Enter State

Varsity Letter Earned: Year (s):

Home of Record State:

i.e. Presidential, Prep School, etc.

While at USAFA

Sport (s):

Squadron/Group/Wing Command/Honor Positions: Other Relatives Attend (ed) (ing) USAFA: Name (s), Class and Relationship

Remarks:

Signature:

Date:

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AOG GIFT ORDER FORM Complete and send to: ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES 3116 Academy Drive

USAF Academy CO 80840-4475

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

www.aog-usafa.org

SEE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW Item #

Size

Item Description

Quantity

Total Price

$ $ $ $

$ $ Item # 7075

Rosewood/Light Maple Pen Set

(Circle One) Crest #1

Line #1

Crest #2

Line #2

Line #3

Total Merchandise NAME:

CLASS:

Nonmembers add 20% STREET-

Colorado Sales Tax SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

ST:

CITY:

ZIP:

Shipping & Handling SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

CHECK ENCLOSED

DAYTIME PHO! JF f 1

CREDIT CARD (VISA OR MASTERCAJRD ONLY)

TOTAL DUE

PRINT NAME ON CREDIT CARD:

SIGNATURE:

CARD #

EXPIRATION:

Month / Year

AOG GIFT CATALOG Prices current as of May 2000. Price, style and color are SUBfECT TO CHANGE. ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:

fill in Item #, Quantity, Item Description, Size (as appropriate), and Total Price. If ordering class decals, please specify CLASS YEAR. Special order items require extra time and additional information on the order form above. NON-MEMBERS please add 20% of Merchandise Total. COLORADO SALES TAX: We are required to collect Colorado Sales Tax for items sold at Doolittle Hall or mailed to a Colorado address as follows: Elsewhere within Colorado 3% Doolittle Hall & El Paso County 4% Colorado Springs 6.1% SHIPPING & HANDLING: For mail orders, please add $5 or 10% (whichever is GREATER). IF ordering ONLY decals shipping and handling cost $ .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, expiration date (month and year), and name as shown on credit card, then sign in spaces provided. NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER, and CLASS YEAR (for graduates) should be printed clearly in spaces provided. LIST each item on the “ORDER BLANK”

CUT OUT ORDER FORM and mail to address at the top of the page. COMMENTS or SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

GLASSWARE AOG crest etched on clear glass. Old Fashion Glasses: Item # 7241

7 3/4 oz.

Item # 7243

10 1/4 oz.

Item # 7245

12 1/4oz.

$4.00 ea./$14.00 set of 4 $4.00 ea./$14.00 set of 4 $4.50 ea./$16.00 set of 4

Item # 7250

10 1/2 oz.

$4.00 ea./$14.00 set of 4

High Ball: Stemware:

Mugs:

Item # 7230

12 oz. Brandy Snifter

Item # 7220

7 3/4 oz. Wine Glass

Item # 7210

12 oz. Pilsner Glass

$5.00 ea./$18.00 set of 4 $5.00 ea./$18.00 set of 4 $5.00 ea./$ 18.00 set of 4

AOG crest on one side; AFA crest on the other side Item # 7010

White Ceramic Coffee Mug, 12 oz.

Item # 7015

Insulated Water Bottle

Item # 7025

Car Cup

$6.00 ea. $5.00 ea. $5.00 ea.

SABERS and PLAQUES The Cadet Saber is sold to GRADUATE AOG MEMBERS ONLY. The AOG does not sell the mounting case—call for information on where to get the mounting case. Item # 4000

Cadet Saber with Scabbard

Item # 6001

Etched Falcon on White Marble (14" x 16")

$185.00 $75.00

COASTERS Item # 7095 Pegasus Coasters

Terra Cotta and Blue. Water

absorbent, nonscratch bottoms. Set of 4.

$25.00

Item # 7090 Leather Coasters in a tin display case. Set of six.

Three with AOG crest and three with USAFA crest. $15.00

LICENSE PLATE FRAMES “USAF ACADEMY” on the bottom and either “FALCONS” or “ALUMNI” on the top.

Buy one for $4.50 or two for $8.00 (the same or mixed). Item # 5002 "FALCONS” License Plate Frame Item # 5003 “ALUMNI” License Plate Frame

PERSONALIZED PEN AND PRESENTATION CASE

Light Maple or Rosewood. Name on pen. Case engraved with your choice of two crests, “AOG”, “USAFA”, or “CLASS” and up to three lines of personalizing. Please allow 3 weeks for

engraving. Item #7075 Pen and Case

$24.00

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS In individual gift boxes. All are solid brass with 24kt gold finish

except the ‘99 and ‘98 ornaments which also contain silver toned finish. Sizes approximate. Limited to stock on hand. (‘93 and ‘96 are sold out) Item # 7165 1999 USAFA Crests (Double-sided) (3" x 3") $23.95 Item # 7164 1998 Polaris w/Crossed Sabers (3" x 3") $24.95 Item # 7163 1997 Prop & Wings (3" x 3") $24.95 Item #7162 1995 Pegasus (3" x 3") $24.95 Item #7161 1994 Falcon (2.5" x 2") $24.95

AOG GIFT CATALOG: Prices are current as of May 2000. Prices, styles and colors are subject to change without notice.

USAFA SCARF 100% Silk with USAFA

Crest and Falcon design. Item # 1603 DARK BLUE

$29.50

USAFA NECKTIE 80% Silk tie with USAFA And Prop & Wings design

Item #1600 BLUE

$23.00 $23.00

Item # 1601 GARNET

JEWELRY Item # 7034 Sterling Silver Prop &

Wings Necklace.

$24.50

Item #7035 Polaris Tie Tack/ Lapel Pin 14Kt yellow or white gold

$44.95 $69.95

With small diamond

Item # 7050 Prop & Wings Charm

14kt yellow gold

$74.95 $98.95

With small diamond

SWEATERS AND SHIRTS Item #1610 AOG Rugby Shirt: 100% cotton (10% shrinkage, sizes run true)

gray and navy blue with AOG crest embroidered on left breast.

$47.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) $50.00 (XXL, XXXL) Item # 1620 AOG Crew Neck Sweater: Jersey top pebble bottom navy blue sweater; 100% pre-shrunk cotton, sizes run one size smaller than normal fit; AOG crest embroidered on left breast.

$48.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) $51.00 (XXL) Item # 1630 AOG V-Neck Sweat Top: 85% cotton/15*% polyester; oversized to

compensate for shrinkage. Color: natural oatmeal (light beige) with navy striped trim, AOG crest embroidered on left breast.

$46.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) Item #1640 AOG Golf Shirt: 100% combed cotton. Color: Cadet Blue or White

(Dark blue not shown) AOG crest embroidered on left breast. $38.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) $40.00 (XXL)

HATS (not shown! AND JACKETS Item # 1520 Polar Jacket: Fleece-lined Blue Nylon shell w/embroidered

AOG crest. (SML, MED, LRG, XLG)

$70.00. XXL

$72.50. 3X

$74.50.

Item # 1530 Golf Jacket: White/Teal Poly/Cotton shell, nylon liner,

w/embroidered AOG crest.

(MED, LRG, XLG, XXL)

$42.00.

Item # 1541 Suede Leather Jacket: Navy Blue/Tan w/embroidered AOG crest.

(SML, MED, LRG, XLG)

$120.00. (XXL, XXXL)

$125.00.

Item # 1550 Blue microfiber windbreaker with embroidered AOG crest on

left breast. (SML, MED, LRG, XLG)

$70.00. XXL

$72.50.

$74.50.

Item # 1700 AFA Hat w/Class Year: Navy Blue w/embroidered AFA crest

and class year. Please specify class year. Adjustable leather strap for size.

$16.00.

Item # 1701 AFA Hat (plain): Same as above without class year.

CADET ISSUE CLOTHING (Available to AOG Members ONLY) Item # 1100 Sweatsuit: 89% Cotton/8% Polyester/3% Rayon; oversize to

accommodate shrinkage; light gray with dark gray reflective strips and USAFA.

(SML, MED, LRG, XLG) $35.00 (XXL) $37.00 Sweat Pants $22.50 (XXL) $24.50 $55.00 (XXL) $58.00 Complete Set Item # 1300 USAFA T-Shirt: 100% cotton (will shrink). White with blue Ringer Collar & Sleeves; “USAFA” silkscreened on left breast. $8.00 (SML, MED, LRG, XLG) $9.00 (XXL) Item # 1400 Running Suit Blue/Gray Nylon with reflective strips (sizes run small). (SML, MED, LRG, XLG, XXL) $47.00 Running Suit Jacket $25.00 Running Suit Pants $67.00 Complete Suit Sweat Top

$13.00.

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 Item #3130- Courage and Air Warfare $22.00* Autographed by Grad Author Mark Wells, 75 Item # 3150 The Secret Life of Waldo F Dumbsquat $10.00* Autographed by Grad Author Don Hall, ‘76 Item # 3090

BOOKS AND VIDEOS (not shown) *Paperback Item # 3020 Into the Mouth of the Cat $4.00* -

The Story of Lance Sijan, ‘65 Item # 3030

The Rescue of BAT 21

$27.95

Autographed by Grad Author Darrel Whitcomb, ‘69

‘

The Iskra Incident $19.95 Autographed by Grad Author Jimmie Butler, ‘63

Item # 3040

Vietnam: Above the Treetops $24.95 Autographed by Grad Author John Flanagan, ‘62 Item # 3060 Red Lightning, 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 # 3050

Item # 3170

A Certain Brotherhood $10.00*

Autographed by Grad Author Jimmie Butler, ‘63

Item # 7080

Video: Wild Blue U $10.00

Produced by KUSA -TV Denver; cadet daily life

SPIRIT AND FLIGHT A photographic salute to the USAF Academy. Over 150 color photos. Book Sponsored by the AOG. Item # 3160 by Elizabeth Gill Lui $60.00 CLASS NOTEBOOKS Two-tone gray suede cover, Jr. legal size (6" x 9"), with class crest embossed on front with class color stripe; inside note pad and pen; available in limited quantities for the following classes. $10.00 Item #7110 Class of‘91

Item #7113 Class of‘94

Item #7117 Class of‘97

Item #7111 Class of‘92

Item #7114 Class of‘95

Item #7118 Class of‘98 Item #7119 Class of‘99

Item #7112 Class of‘93

AOG ACCESSORIES AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS (not pictured)

DECALS Class crest on a window decal (self adhesive to inside of glass).

Available for all years except ‘92.

Specify class year.

SWEATERS

‘FALCONS”

Item # 43XX Class Decals $1.00

Blue and White 80% Orlon/20% Wool Crew Neck Sweater -

SML, MED, LRG, XLG (sorry no XXL). $25.00

Item # 1560

Item # 7072 AOG Membership Decal $1.00

NOTECARDS

HONOR MEDALLION A 2 1/2" diameter brass medallion with the Honor Code on one side and Prop & Wings on the other.

Item # 7073 Doolittle Hall Notecards (6" x 4.5") Set of 10

$5.00

with envelopes.

Item #7120 Honor Medallion $15.00

CHAPEL Item #6003

Item #7121 Honor Medallion with Stand $35.00

wood.

BLAZER PATCHES Pin-back patch embroidered with appropriate crest.

Painting of world famous USAFA Chapel on

Approximately 5.5" tall and 8" wide.

TEWELRY Item # 7030 Sterling Silver AOG Charm

Item # 1800 AOG Blazer Patch $23.00

Item # 7031 Sterling Silver AOG Tie Tack

Item #1801 AFA Blazer Patch

Item # 7032 Prop and Wings. Silver-color Prop and

$23.00

KEYCHAIN Blue keychain with silver AOG crest.

gold-color wings

Item #7070 $2.00

FINE ART PRINTS Item #2010 “Here’s a Toast..." by Keith Ferris $60.00 Item #2020

“Gyrfalcon" by Frace $75.00

AOG GIFT CATALOG Prices current as of May 2000.

$17.00 $26.00 $26.00

Item # 2030 “Thunderbird” by Rick Broome $50.00 Item # 2040

‘Footfalls” Artist Proofs $190.00

Prices, styles, and colors are subject to change without notice.

$10.00

U. S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

(719) 472-0300

Receptionist DSN

333-4513

Answering Machine E-mail

(719) 333-2073

aog@aog-usafa.org

Fax

(719) 333-4194

WWW

http://www.aog-usafa.org

Executive Offices:

Information Services:

Services: (continued)

President/CEO: Col. (Ret) James A. Shaw

Vice President: Col. (Ret) Chuck Denham

Merchandise Sales:

Executive Assistant: Pat Buland

Computer Systems: Jack Mueller Database Coordinator: Don McCarthy

Rental Car Cards: Steve Knight, John Rice

Secretary: Maureen Hornyak Receptionist: Leah Burrows Accountant: Joyce Love Career Opportunities: Company Contact: Wayne Taylor Resume Service: Wayne Taylor SACC: Wayne Taylor Class Rings: Jack Mueller

Publications:

Hilary Moffat

Saber Rental:

Hilary Moffat Special Case Golf Reservations: John Rice

Director/Editor: Tom Kroboth ACADEMY PHONE NUMBERS

Checkpoints and Register of Graduates: Assistant Editor: Dick Rauschkolb

Admissions

Advertising: Dick Rauschkolb Chapter News: Tom Kroboth/Dick Rauschkolb

Admission Applications

Class News: Tom Kroboth/Dick Rauschkolb

Alumni Affairs

Athletic Ticket Office Base Locator

Academy Military Billeting (VOQ) -

Death Notification:

NOTAM:

Notices: Pat Buland; Obituaries: Tom Kroboth

Editor: Jennifer Bowman

Development:

Service Academy Business Resource Directory

Cadet Command Post

Vice President: Lt. Col. (Ret) Gary S.Howe

Sales:

Diploma Repair/Replacement

AFA Fund: Michael Brown

Building Fund: Michael Brown Class Gifts: Chery Flores Corporate Giving: Gary Howe Major Giving: Gary Howe Matching Gifts: Sandra Luckhurst Memorial/Endowment Funds: Chery Flores Paver Project: Michael Brown Planned Giving: Gary Howe Sabre Society: Jim Shaw, Kathy McCann Doolittle Hall Special Functions: Reservations (parties, etc): Jean Bickford

Cadet Awards

Wayne Taylor, Hilary Moffat Updates: Wayne Taylor, Lani Wing

Falcon Foundation Golf Course

Services: Vice President: Col. (Ret) Jock CH Schwank

Address Updates: Steve Knight, John Rice Associate Memberships: John Rice Cadet Memberships: Don McCarthy

Mortuary Affairs/Burial Prep School Duty Officer Transcripts USAFA Operator Assistance

Bio Updates: Steve Knight, John Rice

USAFA Parents’ Clubs Contact

Chapters/Societies: Wayne Taylor

Visitor Center

Class Reunions: Jock Schwank Grad. Dependent Scholarships: Lani Wing

Yearbooks/Cadet Media

(719) 333-3972 (719) 333-4096 (719) 333-3456 (719) 333-2846 (719) 333-3323 (719) 333-2501 (719) 333-3970 (719) 333-1110 (719) 333-3832 (800) 955-4438 (719) 333-4644

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

Graduate Membership: Steve Knight

3116 ACADEMY DR

Graduate Records: Steve Knight

USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840-4475

Label/List Requests: Jock Schwank

As of May 2000

Liaison Officers

(719) 333-3070 (800) 443-9266 (719) 333-3832 (800) 666-8723 (719)1 333-4262 (719) 333-4910 (719) 333-3833 (719) 333-2910

Service Academy Business Resource Directory (SABRD) The information reflected in the directory is obtained from members of the service academies alumni associations who wish to have their civilian positions listed in the publication. Indexed by geographical area, industry, company name, graduate last name and class year, the directory contains entries of approximately 14,000 graduates in business across the

country and worldwide. Born from the belief that the Associations of Graduates and Alumni Associations

exist not only to serve their academies but their membership, this directory creates an excellent business leadership

network. The information also provides those in need of certain services an efficient way to find a fellow graduate.

SABRD ORDER FORM

CH Please send

copies, at $35 each, of the 2000 SABRD.

Please use this address in the AOG Database:

PAYMENT METHOD:

NAME

I I Check Enclosed (Payable to “AOG”) Visa or MasterCard I I Charge to my

ADDRESS

CITY, ST, ZIP

Card Exp Date (Month/Year

AOG or SSAN HOME PHONE (

CLASS YEAR

)

/ /

Name on card:

Signature:

Mail To: AOG, 3116 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475.

Telephone orders by

Visa or MasterCard at (719) 472-0300 or DSN 333-2067, or fax to (719) 333-4194. 47

The AOG Platinum Plus™ MasterCard® credit card. You deserve the highest level of service along with a special low rate. membership in the Association of Graduates now entitles you to a superior financial value—

our

the AOG Platinum Plus MasterCard credit card, issued

by MBNA America Bank. Start with an introductory 3.9% Annual Percentage Rate

(APR) on cash advance checks and balance transfers, and an APR ofjust 12.99% when the promotional rate ’

expires.'1 You’ll also enjoy worldwide access at millions of locations, advanced fraud protection, and MBNA’s unparalleled commitment to Customer service—along with MBNA NetAccess? M the Internet Connection to your credit card account. All with No Annual Fee.

The Platinum Plus MasterCard card represents the

highest standard of excellence for AOG members. Call and request yours today.

Call 1-800-739-5554 Please mention priority code E3CG when calling

Every transaction you make with this credit card helps generate funds for the AOG, at no additional cost to you.

tThe Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for purchases and ATM and Bank cash advance transactions made with either the Platinum Plus or Preferred card is 12.99%.The current promotional APR offer for cash advance checks and balance transfers made with either account is 3.9% through your first four statement closing dates, commencing the month after your account is opened. When your minimum monthly payment is late (that is, not received by its Payment Due Date), or when the promotional offer expires, the APR that will be applied to all new and outstanding cash advance balances (consisting of cash advance check and balance transfer transactions) will be 12.99% for both Platinum Plus and Preferred accounts. Should your payment be late, the non-promotional APR will be applied to all new and outstanding cash advance check and balance transfer balances as of the first day of the billing cycle in which the payment was late (or never received).Transaction fee for Bank and ATM cash advances: 3% of each cash advance (minimum $5).Transaction fee for credit card cash advance checks and balance transfers: 3% of each cash advance (minimum $5, maximum $30). Transaction fee for the purchase of wire transfers, money orders, bets, lottery tickets, and casino gaming chips: 3% of each such purchase (minimum $5). MBNA may allocate your payments to balances (including new transactions) with lower APRs before balances with higher APRs.The information about the cost of the cards described in this advertisement is accurate as of 4/00. The information may have changed after that date. To find out what may have changed, you may contact MBNA America Bank, N.A., the exclusive issuer and administrator of the Platinum Plus credit card program, by calling 1-800-523-7666 or by writing to PO Box 15020, Wilmington, DE 19850.TTY users, call 1-800-833-6262. *Certain restrictions apply to this benefit and others described in the materials sent soon after your account is opened. If your application is approved with a credit line of less than $5,000, you will receive a Preferred card. Preferred card Customer benefits differ from those available with the Platinum Plus account. MBNA America, MBNA, MBNA NetAccess and Platinum Plus are service marks of MBNA America Bank, N.A. MasterCard is a federally registered service mark of MasterCard International Inc. and is used pursuant to license. ©2000 MBNA America Bank, N.A. AD-04-00-0014

The Air Force Academy Lamp A classic brass and marble table lamp, featuring a

richly detailed re-creation of the Official Academy Coat-of-Arms in gold on a black parchment shade. Hand polished and hand assembled with the finest brass and marble.

You may also have your lamp personalized with an

engraved brass plate affixed to the marble base. Similar lamps retail for twice our original issue

price of $159.00. Of course, you must be completely satisfied with the quality of your lamp or you may return it within

fifteen days for exchange or refund. The Air Force

Academy Lamp is certain to be a useful and treasured possession for many years to come. Issue price: $159.00 each, plus $8.00 for shipping and handling. Include $20.00 for personalization. To order by American Express, MasterCard, Visa, or

Discover, please call toll free 1-800-346-2884. Calls are accepted weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (eastern time). To order by mail, write to:

Sirrica, Ltd., 39 South St., New Bedford, MA 02740, and include a check or money order made payable to

Sirrica, Ltd. Credit card orders may also be sent by mail. Please include full account number and expiration date on the attached form.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence for the home or office. Ht. 22"; Wt. 8 Lbs.

REPLY FORM

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(Please add $8.00 for handling and insured shipping charges) * On shipments to Massachusetts, please add 5% for sales tax.

Sirrica, Ltd.

I wish to have my lamp personalized @ $20.00

New Bedford, MA 02740

39 South St.

PERSONALIZED

PURCHASER’S NAME

Personalization is to read exactly as written below (include punctuation and spacing):

DAYTIME TELEPHONE (

)

(In case we have a question about your order.)

I wish to pay for my lamp(s) as follows:

□ By a single remittance of $

SHIP TO NAME: made payable to “Sirrica, Ltd.,” which I have

enclosed.

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to my credit card as indicated below:

Full Account Number

STREET

Expiration Date: Mo.

Year

CITY

STATE

ZIP

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CREDIT CARD PURCHASERS MAY CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-346-2884, WEEKDAYS 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM EST.

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES The Association of Graduates (AOG) of the US Air Force Academy is a nonprofit, self-supporting

corporation located in Doolittle Flail 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 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

AOG SUPPORT TO GRADUATES ★

★

Historical record keeping

★

Graduate memorialization

★ ★

Chapter support Civilian employment opportunities program focusing on networks of graduates +

★

Locator Services

★

Class reunion and homecoming activities

★

Management of class funds Graduate education scholarships Jabara Airmanship Award

★

Humanitarian Fund

★

USAFA golf course reservations for those not

★

otherwise eligible ★ ★ ★ ★

Cadet sabres: rentals and sales

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 which lists graduate members’ civilian positions. Useful for networking and obtaining services.

★

Discounts on airline travel

★

Discounts on rental cars and motels

★

Eligibility for exceptional credit card and line of

★

credit programs

Scholarships for graduate dependents Class ring heritage

★

Discount at USAFA Visitor’s Center

★

Use of Doolittle Hall for receptions, meetings,

★

Wide array of unique gifts for sale, including

parties and ceremonies

War Memorial

★

“AOG-mail” e-mail program

★

On-line AOG gift shopping

Four issues of Checkpoints annually with class

cadet issue clothing

+AOG graduate membership benefit

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

ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES 3116 ACADEMY DRIVE

USAF

E-mail: aog@aog-usafa.org

ACADEMY, CO 80840-4475

Web: www.aog-usafa.org

AOG SUPPORT TO CADETS Over $2,500,000.00 for the Extra Margin of Excellence ★ Academy lecture series

★

Cadet clubs and teams

★ Air Force Academy Assembly

★

★ Military History Symposium

★

Sailplanes for cadet soaring program Aircraft for cadet flying team

★ Department speaker program

★

Survival Training displays

★ How-to-study program

★

Cadet squadron improvement projects

★ Academy Press

★

Mitchell Hall furnishings

★ Brick and mortar projects

★

Cadet excellence awards

★ Class ring procurement

★

Honor Committee awards

★ Women in Air Force display

★

Cadet Commanders Leadership Enrichment Seminars

★ Cadet emergency fund ★ Falcon Mascot: Aurora

★ Special Olympics

★

Cadet activities: Blue Bards, Chorale, Drum and Bugle Corps and Wings of Blue Revised: lanuary 2000

Association of Graduates Available Member Benefits/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: aog@aog-usafa.org. TRAVEL SERVICE: eludes special and group events). You must present CHECKPOINTS MAGAZINE:

•year-round full-service travel program for va-

•your quarterly link to friends, classmates and the Academy.

cation, business, special Academy events and reunions. Call A Better Way Travel Service at 1 (800)

347-9002 and mention your AOG affiliation.

annual presentation of biographical informa-

REUNION/HOMECOMINGS:

tion on all Academy graduates.

•

MERCHANDISE/MEMORABILIA:

E-MAIL:

•AOG-mail forwarding system for graduates. Accessible through the “Graduates” link on the AOG web main page.

Academy/AOG-unique items created espedally for members. •

CHAPTERS:

support for some 29 chapters throughout the

LINE OF CREDIT:

unsecured line of credit is available from

MBNA America. To apply call 1 -888-500-6266 and

•

favorable terms and credit limits from MBNA

America. To apply call 1-800-523-7666 and refer to source code J8CJ.

preparatory school scholarship via the Fal-

post secondary scholarships to graduates’

SABER RENTAL: sets of six for the military wedding.

save 50% at the

Wyndham Colorado Springs

based on rack rates and subject to availability. Must present AOG membership card upon

check-in.

special 10% discount rate from Budget: (800)

•

save

50% at the Sumner Suites of Colorado

455-2848 (AOG ID T507 400). You must present

Springs when traveling January tlirough April and

your AOG-provided Budget card when picking up

November/December. Call (719) 265-9385 and ask for the AOG Special Rate (not valid for groups, spe-

save

10% at participating Clarion, Comfort,

Econo Lodge, Rodeway, Friendship, Quality and

Sleep Inns, Hotels, Resorts (800) 4-CHOICE. (Ask

cial events or with any other promotion). Discount based on regular rate and is subject to availability. AOG membership card required upon check-in.

for the travelers discount for AFA AOG members, ID # C00041511). •

need to find a fellow graduate? We help!

•

596-7569

•

children.

•

of year and room availability). You must present your AOG membership card on check-in.

mercial Sales Division, Ferguson Pontiac-GMC

LOCATOR SERVICE: •

rial or group events...discount depends on time

Truck (719) 596-5005/ (800) 782-0826/ fax (719)

your car. HOTEL DISCOUNTS:

con Foundation. •

the Association of Graduates rate (excludes spe-

her, November, December. Call (800) 962-6982 and ask for the AOGVIP Rate (excludes group, special events and promotional rates). Discount

•

SCHOLARSHIPS: •

AFA South Gate. Call (719) 598-5770 and ask for

GMC trucks and receive all applicable factory re-

ask for priority code J2ON-FI-603-2G. You will reAOG CREDIT CARD:

(for-

when traveling January, March, April and Octo-

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS:

ceive a decision in as little as 15 minutes.

save 10-25% at the Radisson Inn North

2% over factory invoice on new Pontiacs and

bates. Drop-shipping available. Contact the Com-

world. •

•

merly Sheraton Inn North) just outside the US-

AUTOMOBILE PURCHASE DISCOUNT: •

•

coordination and planning by your AOG.

your AOG membership card at check-in.

15% savings at Woodfin Suites- (800) 237-8811

approximate 20% saving at the Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs. Call (719) 5999100 and ask for the AOG RSVIP Corporate Rate (ex•

Corporate Members Association of Graduates, USAFA

•

save

25% at the Las Vegas Hawthorn Suites

during June, July and August. This is a nongaming hotel just steps from many major casinos. Call (702) 739-7000 and ask for the AOG VJP rate. Discount based on rack rates and subject to availability. Must present AOG membership

card upon check-in.

Rules Outlined for Graduate Golf Course Use

Air Academy Federal Credit Union

Through the efforts of the Association of Graduates (AOG) and the

Air Academy National Bank

Directorate of Development and Alumni Programs, the following pro-

Air Force Association

cedures have been arranged for graduates wishing to play golf at the Academy’s Eisenhower Golf Course. Military members, active duty and retired, including Guard and Reserve, (i.e. any graduate with a military ID) may schedule their own tee times by calling (719) 333-3456, 72 hours in advance. These are the same reservation rules applicable to all active-duty personnel not stationed at the Academy and retirees. Green fees are $18.00. Reciprocal privileges are in effect for active-duty graduates who have annual memberships at other Air Force courses. Golf cart fees are $18. Nonretired, Nonactive-Duty Graduate AOG members: The AOG is allocated eight tee times per month. Nonretired graduate AOG members who are no longer on active duty may play at these special times. Tee times begin after 1000 hours. Graduates wishing to use these tee times must make reservations through John Rice at the AOG. He will contact the golf course to schedule your desired date and time. After confirmation of the tee time, he will notify you of the date and time. We emphasize that these graduates must go through the AOG officefor res-

Ampex Corporation Betac Corporation The Boeing Company Budget Rent a Car Corporation Continental Electronics

(Division of Varian Associates, Inc.) Electronic Data Systems Corporation Embassy Suites Hotel of Colorado Springs General Dynamics Corporation

Jostens, Inc. The MITRE Corporation

Motorola, Inc. Government Electronics Group Northwestern Preparatory School

PRC, Inc. Rockwell International Sumner Suites of Colorado Springs

TRW, Inc., Electronic & Defense Sector United Parcel Service United Services Automobile Association United Technologies Corporation USAF Academy Athletic Association Van Gilder Insurance

Walsworth Publishing of Colorado

Westinghouse Electric Corporation Defense & Electronic Center

Wyndham Colorado Springs 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 CO 80840-4475. Phone (719) 472-0300. E-mail: services@aog-usafa.org.

ervations (719) 472-0300. Graduates may schedule only one tee time per month to insure all eligible graduates have an opportunity to use one of the eight tee times. If by the 25th of each month the eight tee times have not been reserved, a graduate who played earlier in the month may schedule a second tee time. Green fees for nonretired, nonactive-duty graduates are $50 and golf cart fees are $18. Reunions and Homecoming: A tournament will be scheduled by the Academy and the AOG to accommodate graduates at a set fee for all players. The fee will be independent of military status or golf course membership.

Send your donation now to The Air Force Academy Fund Association of Graduates Doolittle Hall, 3116 Academy Drive U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840-4475

CLASS NEWS Pete Todd

1250 Big Valley Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1015

hjpnf

Home: (719) 531-5874 FAX: (719) 531-6697 E-mail: petetodd@aol.com Percent members: 84

Rejoice! You’re saved once again from a column composed entirely of Selected Cute Grandbaby Sayings because of a few saved Christmas letters and a sprin-

kling of Rocky Mountain news! But only just. The best news of the New Year was that Ed LANKENAU didn’t critique and grade my 1999 Christmas letter. You can’t imagine how much pressure that took off the transition into Y2K. I also received some snippets from classmates that will be of more than

passing interest. To wit:

Dave and Margaretta GROARK plan to build an RV6 experimental aircraft, per-

haps even as you read these words. Never content to take on just one project, Margaretta also reports that she is considering becoming a certified hypnotherapist. It seems she met a woman who recently moved to their area from Florida where she owned and operated a hyponotherapy clinic. Since Margaretta had studied and practiced self-hypnosis for several years for pain relief, her new friend asked her to partner with her in opening a clinic in Rockwall. Watch this space for updates. Wayne and Bonnie JEFFERSON took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to China last year. Wayne had a teaching job in Beijing for a week, after which Bonnie flew over and joined him for a three-week tour of the country. They started by climbing the Great Wall, then saw the Forbidden City and visited the Summer Palace. A tour of Shanghai and Suzhou was followed by a six- day cruise up the Yangtze River during which they saw the Three Gorges Dam project and many other fascinating sights. After debarking at Chunking, they went to Xian to see the Terra Cotta Army, then flew to Guilin City and Li River in southern China, finishing in Canton and Hong Kong. The trip provided them a treasure chest of memories and a lifetime supply of

Super Bowl Partygoers: Back row, from left, Bruce Thompson, Bob Browning, Curt Cook, Ed Montgomery, Wendy and Pete Todd, Jim Brown, Jon Gallo, and Avis Cook. Front row: Roxann Browning, Janice Thompson, Lucia Montgomery, Trix Scott, Max Miller, Brock Strom, Rose Brown and Jacquie Gallo.)

ing through Montgomery, AL, for a new grandbaby inspection (#10), followed by a stop in Atlanta to enj oy the gracious hospitality of Joe and Jo DESANTIS for a couple of days, then on to Hawaii for two and a half weeks of dedicated idleness. I think I’m getting the hang of this.

fortune cookies. Wayne also received word that his brother Jim, long MIA in Vietnam, may finally be accounted for with the discovery of remains that may be his. Wayne was able to share this development with his mother several weeks before she passed away at age 86. The end of a long and patient vigil. Jim and Sheila REED have bought a 5,000-square-foot home in Highlands

County, FL, on an acre of lakefront land (right on Lake Istokpaga, reportedly Florida’s third largest lake). While they were waiting for such things as carpets and telephone lines to be installed, they bought a 20-foot fishing boat to take advantage of the great bass and crappie fishing in the lake. They plan to finish a substantial renovation of the home and, when they have it just right, they’ll consider an opportunity to spend a couple of years in China on teaching assignments. Unless they decide to postpone that adventure for yet another year. Life in Florida proceeds at a more leisurely pace than elsewhere. Speaking of leisure, the Front Range ‘59ers have launched another local tradition: we plan to gather for a class tailgate at all the Falcon home football games. We’ll hold these gatherings at Jim and Rose BROWN’s RV, which will be easy to find in the parking lot since it’s slightly larger than Delaware. Just to be sure we could get it right, we had a practice tailgate for last year’s AF-Army game.

In closing, I’ve been asked to solicit the class for both some information and Regarding information, the AOG is conducting some research into

some feedback.

the Early Days and Jock Schwank would like to gather any information about the origins/discussions surrounding Quincy (the Tiger) and class colors (i.e., are they

gold or yellow, silver or gray?). If any of you have not totally succumbed to preAlzheimer’s memory loss, please e-mail your recollection on these weighty issues to

editor@aog-usafa.org.

The feedback issue involves both the AOG and the class. The Class of ‘59 has long been among the leaders in percentage of membership in the Association of Graduates, the organization that represents the interests of all USAFA grads. However, there are slighdy more than two dozen ‘59ers who, for a variety of reasons, have declined to join the AOG. One of our classmates has suggested that the class bestow a one-year membership on these ‘59ers from class funds, thereby raising our total to 100 percent and, more importantly, attempting to reengage some of our classmates who

have become “outriders.”

There is a precedent for this gesture among a handful of other classes, but it has pros and cons: Supporters could argue that reaching out to classmates in this way

Regulars and visitors preparing to cheer the Falcons on to victory over Army ineluded, from left, Brock and Claire Strom, Max Miller and Trix Scott, Dave Phillips and Phyllis Kern, Wendy and Pete Todd, Lucia and Ed Montgomery, Don Brooks, Jim Brown, Bob Chepolis, Rose Brown, and Jon and Jacquie Gallo. ‘

Max MILLER and Trix Scott hosted the annual 59er Rocky Mountain Super Bowl gala this year, punctuated by a surprise Retirement Party at halftime for your faithful scribe. A “mystery guest” turned out to be Bruce Thompson, a member of our class until he left the Academy to marry. He and his wife have moved to Boulder and we hope to see more of them in the future.

The aforementioned Todd retirement was the culmination of my third career. The previous two retirements didn’t work out, but I’m going to try to make this one stick.

Wendy and I took a leisurely retirement vacation in February, meander-

might attract some back into the brotherhood. The one-time cost is affordable and those recipients who chose to continue their membership in subsequent years would be more committed members of the AOG and more likely to remain engaged in the class activities. The first class should appropriately make this symbolic gesture of leadership and solidarity. Others may object that AOG membership should not be subsidized by the class for a small number of individuals. The cost is not trivial (over $1,000) and carries no guarantee of either closer bonding with classmates or continued subsequent membership in the AOG. There are surely plenty of other compelling arguments for and against that you will produce upon reflection. With

trepidation, I have volunteered to receive your comments and to attempt determine a class consensus upon which your officers can act. What are

some

your ‘druthers? Thought for the quarter: The Class of 1959 salutes the members of the Class of 2000 who are about to embark on their new careers as professional military officers. The

country has never needed your talents, your character and your commit-

ment more than now. Go forth and make us all proud!

sary of the National Corvette Museum. Four thousand five hundred Vettes of all

vintages showed up. The 2000-plus-mile trip was four days on the road in September without an air conditioner. Top down and hair flying. Sweat a lot and drank a lot of water on the road, beer at night. In January, Pat and Earl VANINWEGEN were here. I squired Pat around while Van was in meetings, then he and I played three straight days of golf, him winning all three matches. I really think they came

A.J. (Rosie) Cler, Jr. 11181 West 17th Ave. (208) Lakewood, CO 80215-2759 (303) 238-4973, FAX: 237-7625

E-mail: RCtherose@aol.com Percent members: 100

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Willie Nelson sang Mammas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys.” But who could have guessed that Jerry Lance FARQUHAR would do just that —

sport a Stetson, sling a six-shooter, slurp some sarsaparilla. Raised on the ocean’s edge in Newport Beach, CA, and having excelled on the Swimming Team (4,3,2,1) at the Academy, you might have thought he’d become a Navy SEAL, or maybe marry a merry mermaid and spawn a few baby groupers or something. But a cowboy? Naahh. So listen up. Now living in Lighthouse Point, FL, Jerry writes: “My wife Joyce died in ’93 of cancer, and I married Dotty Westby in’95. Dotty’s a former B727 captain with Miami Air International. We both retired in ’96 I had 33-plus —

and we now fly Navajos around the Bahamas and Florida for years with Delta Professional Air Charter and Reiser College. We keep our 44’ Cherubini ketch rig, the “Paladin,” in the Exumas, our 1946 Piper Cub lives on a grass strip just north of Lake Okeechobee, and we recendy bought a nice Piper Aztec six-passenger twin. —

(R: now here’s the best part.) We’re having a lot of fun with Cowboy Action Shooting Events. The Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) is the fastest-growing shooting sport in which you wear period costumes and pre-1897 guns (two six-guns, rifle, shotgun) in a moving action shot. At the shootout in Mule Camp, GA in May ’99, Dotty came in Southeast Regional Senior Woman’s Champ, and I was 12 th in the Senior Men’s Division. Dotty has two grown children: her son Rob’s a Citation jet pilot. He and wife Patricia live in Bath, ME. Her daughter Kristen is a realtor in

Conifer, CO. She and husband David live in Morrison. WE’LL BOTH BE AT THE 40 th !” (Before meeting Jerry, Dotty flew a charter taking the AFA football team to

Utah, even getting a “thank you” letter from then-Dean Randy CUBERO (‘61). She says the team members were “very serious, and studied a lot.” Sure you were on the right plane, Dotty?)

Left photo: Corvette and friend. Right photo: Les and Van. ‘Pardon Me Boys, Is This the Chattanooga Choo-Choo?" That’s music to the ears of Fred and Mary Lou PORTER, who have never met a train they didn’t like. In January of last year they trained from Denver to Rochester, NY, enduring wind chills up to 50° (the conductor had to chisel the frozen switches open with a crowbar), with a nine-hour delay. In April it was Denver to Seattle, over the Donner Pass and thru the Cascades, a week in Anacortes, WA. Took the ferry to Victoria, BC, Buchart Gardens, and to Mounts Baker and Rainier—then, the Empire Builder to Chicago thru Glacier National Park and across Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, then back to Denver. Fred’s now teaching a class at Colorado Technical University two nights a week. Their son Brad recently bought “Homes & Land” real estate magazine for the Denver Metro area, and the PORTER’S only grandson, Logan, was three in December. Dennis O’KEEFE (Jim GLAZA swears he looks just like Sean Connery, or is it James Bond?) writes that he’s “retired from Boeing in 1995, and wife, Sandra, retired from McGraw-Hill in ‘98. Since retiring, our schedule has gone berserk. I really don’t know how we had time to work. I’m active in the nonprofit world; started two nonprofit corporations Health Resource Center (affiliated with and sit on the board of a Washington Cathedral), and Washington Seminary Northwest third, Ontology Associates, which concentrates on tailoring support for cancer patients. The workload is part-time, and since I concentrate on the startups as a volunteer, I can turn the job over to others when it grows really active; it is a nice choice to have. We have three sons, and our youngest, Patrick, was the first to get married last July in NYC, where he works for the Bank of Tokyo. Second son, Robin, will be married in August after finishing his Ph.D. Fellowship at the U. of Chicago (R: never heard of it) in evolutionary biology. Our third son, John, lives in Seattle and is studying for his degree in computers. We’ve lived in the Seattle area (Sandra was born and raised here) since late 1981, and consider it home.” Reaching into the old mailbag I found this from New Mexico: “My wife of 33 years, Louisa, and I intend to be at the 40th come October. We have two kids, Michael, 29, and Jennifer, 28 (those were the only names allowed back in 70 and 71). They’re both single and living in Seattle. Michael is still ‘looking for himself, and Jennifer works as an embryologist for a fertility doctor, and would like to become a doctor. We have a condo a couple of blocks from the Space Needle so we’re dividing our time between Seattle and Albuquerque for now. I’m finally ‘retiredretired.’ Thus spake Buck CONGDON. John MACARTNEY and wife, Lorna Aldrich, have moved: 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, #1120, Washington, DC 20008, three miles north of their former location, and overlooking Rock Creek Park (you Beltway Boys know where that’s at). After four years at American University and five as professor with Syracuse U., Mac finally “retired-retired" after spring semester ’99. From now on it’s just the “ings” biking, hiking, jogging, fiddling with his computer and editing a newsletter on intelligence. John’s son Phen lives a mile down the road and is a budget analyst for the Federal Courts; last September they spent nine days in Aspen while Mac attended a reunion of former AFA professors, and Phen did genealogy research. Lorna and Mac spent mid-February thru March 15th in La Jolla, CA. Kansas City, Here I Come! Bill KORNITZER’s got a new wife and a new life in KC-MO: “I met this wonderful widow in ’98 and we were married over Labor Day in ’99. We now live in Kansas City and I am enjoying it tremendously. My house in Wisconsin is for sale, but I’m keeping my lake cottage up there. Wife, Linda, owns a condo at Copper Mountain, so we are blessed with great locations for the holidays. She has two children and I have three plus six grandkids. We travel a lot, play tennis, golf, and went to Hawaii for a couple of weeks in January, then on to Hong th Kong. Looking forward to the 40 .” Just another seminal year in the life and times of Frank and Eve MAYBERRY (they’ve got more frequent-flyer miles than Phineas Fogg), who sent me their travelogue for 1999: In Colorado for January’s snows and visiting the grandkids in Morrison; “Down Under” in February to New South Wales, South Australia, and Norfolk Island to where descendants from the good ship “Bounty” went in 1856 after outgrowing Pitcairn Island; May from Charleston to Ramstein and on to Paris, coasts of Normandy and Brittany, then the seaside towns of France; French Open in June, southern France for 14 days on an eight-passenger barge; back to Colorado, Nevada, California and Arizona in July. Returned to Queensland in September, staying in cabins at caravan parks, saw Jim and Erika KERR in Toowomba (the Dolphin’s got gout, and he doesn’t even drink!), fossicking for sapphires, then two weeks “On The Beach” at Caloundra; November at a resort near Coolangatta, and a time-share at Noosa; and, Decern-

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Clockwise from top left: Dotty and Jerry at the controls, Wild West Shooters, Piper Aztec, and Captains Jerry and Dotty.

Gary and Susan GULBRANSEN were coming out of their hotel in Key West recently and heard a loud “Hey, Goose!” (R: Just imagine what must have gone thru the onlookers’ minds when they heard that.) It was none other than George Thrower LESTER, ex-Pan Am pilot but now retired from United, who’s flying Cessna 310s between Naples, FL and Key West for a small charter operator. He had a couple of hours to kill between flights and was hanging out with some local Conch Republic eccentrics swapping war stories. Goose said that he looked tanned and fit, and George said he would “make every effort” to be at our reunion, if only to apologize to Greg BOYINGTON for not answering Pappy’s hand-delivered invitation to the 30 th

James Walter CLARK, JR’s still down in Fort Worth, got divorced in July ’95, remarried to Jean Walbridge a year later. “She’s a member of my church, where we met, and works as the assistant to the chancellor of TCU. (R to Jim: Suppose you could get her to change the score of that 1959 Cotton Bowl game from 0-0 to 3-0? Just to make George PUPICH feel better about missing that field goal?) We moved to a smaller (retirement) home very near TCU in November of 1998. I am now

fully employed doing my prior hobby of woodworking and folk art, and having a great time. Know anyone who needs a very old-looking weathervane? Which works outdoors or indoors as a decoration: cocks, eagles, fish, buffalo, horses, sheep, pigs, cows? My two kids are grown and gone. James (34) is single and works on Wall Street, and Rachel (31) is single and a lawyer, having just completed a oneth year hitch as clerk to a judge on the U.S. 9 Circuit Court in San Francisco.” Tex-Res Leslie Alden HOBGOOD (Lacrosse Club 3,2,1) writes from Ole San Antone: “I retired from San Antonio International Airport in August ’99 and

promptly hit the road to Bowling Green, KY in my ’60 Corvette for the 5

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‘60 Is First Class with 100% Membership The Class of 1960 is the first class in the history of the AOG to have all living graduates as AOG members. Two anonymous members of the class made a generous donation to insure that the class would be bonded by total membership throughout this year of their 40th reunion.

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40th Reunion

Earl N. “Nelson” O’Rear 50582 Stonington Drive

USAFA vs. Navy

Granger, IN 46530-8243 Home: (219) 273-2597

4-8 October 2000

E-mail: ENOandTJO@worldnet.att.net

ber back to ConUS visiting Vegas, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas

Class Web Site: http://www.usafa61.org/ Percent members: 83

for the Y2K. What a difference a few months make. Although I am preparing this article during the second week of March in northern Indiana, we are enjoying 70-degree temperatures! While I have a difficult time agreeing with some of the purported causes, we definitely seem to be enjoying much more pleasant weather the last few years. (I’m told, however, that exactly one year ago, it was minus 2 degrees here. I choose this year’s temperature.) Great for golfing! Bill and Theda FOSTER report that Jim ROGERS and Linda Cain arranged for some local classmates to bring in the millennium at a place nearest their heart: their country club (or is their attraction actually its golf course?). For the occasion, they bought everyone a special effect—looked like the old 3-D glasses, which showed the 2000 logo whenever the wearer looked at the crystal chandeliers. (Guess Jim figured they all needed help remembering the year. Does this sound like age discrimination?) Joining Jim and Linda were Bill and Theda FOSTER, Ron and Kathy MULLER, John and Ellen SULLIVAN, and (flying in from England) Pat —dressed as the Phantom of the Opera—and Meverette BUCKLEY. Sounds like a wonderful way to

ring in the New Year.

Gene DAVIS told me he is in the middle of the elections business as an assistant Eve and Frank on the Canal du Midi in Southern France.

supervisor of Elections for Brevard County, FL. Brevard has 270,000 registered Gene helped obtain new voting equipment with an economic feasibility study in his role as total quality manager. He will be busy

voters and 162 precincts.

with four elections this year. Further demonstrating his versatility, Gene wrote two poems that won recognition in the Space Coast Writers’ Guild contest last and they also paid him for the poems! Judy was traveling to Atlanta in year mid-March to help daughter Cindy with the third grandchild, seventh overall. Son Chris has four. Looks like the Davises are keeping busy these days. The February edition of the magazine of the Alabama Association of School Boards included a major article by Ed ZOMPA. During the fall school term, he spent one day each “shadowing” the seven principals of the Madison City School system from dawn to dusk to learn more about the school principals’ issues and responsibilities. His article also included two days in attorney offices while one principal was deposed in a case affecting the board. Ed feels that principals are as important as squadron or group commanders; however, they are not provided the same amount of training and are excessively burdened with non-instructional-related tasks. Sounds like Ed has really committed himself to his school board responsibilities. Stu BOYD reports that the following participated in the annual “After President’s Day Utah Ski Adventure:” George BUCHNER, George MCNULTY, Jimmy POOLE, Neal WESTBROOK, Jerry GILL, Pat BUCKLEY, Bruce HINDS, Mark ANDERSON, Burke MUCHO (’61 West Point), Brice JONES, Joe HENDRICKS, and Stu BOYD. Many of the group took to the powder for the first time on Saturday. Stu reports that he can make videos available for viewing (or the participants can send money to the class fund to have the tapes destroyed). Avalanche Hinds lived up to his name and was an observing participant in one during the first day’s events. Denny MONTGOMERY (’64) was their backcountry guide and kept them all alive. It was a chance for sweet revenge, but he chose not to take advantage of it. Stu suggests that anyone going to Utah ought to look up Denny presumably for skiing (http: / / powderman@bibbs.com). —

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Dolphin. C'lt’s Alive!’’)

Chuck (no known nickname) DIVER writes whenever (and these are his words) he’s not watchin’ his toes grow together: “The word on the street here in Sedroall classmates Woolley, WA is that Jim GLAZA is going to invite at his expense and their others to his wedding in July. I heard we’ll be staying at the Broadmoor. That’s a really fine thing for Jim to do.” Also, Chuck sent us a new address for Jim and Martha ALEXANDER: RO. Box 388, Walhalla, SC 29691, (864) 638-4210. Jim found he was not fond of being retired and took a job last Degolf got old cember as director of Economic Development for Oconee County in the northwest corner of South Carolina. POTPOURRI. Bill CARNEGIE e-mailed: I work, I have fun, I play my bagpipes, and I bowl. Only the fun is humbling, and bagpipes got Gore-Tex that alone is worth the entire cost of NASA for the last 40 years.” Entrepreneur Sid NEWCOMB writes: “Our son-in-law Manuel, my wife, Marvann, and I stay very busy with the Martinez Food Company. We’ve grown to servicing 85 convenience stores and truck stops, delivering 1,500 tacos and burritos a day with our two small refrigerated delivery trucks.” George & Eve ELSEA had a busy ‘99, and are “making good progress with some of our fixer-up house projects in Texas and Scotland. Plus, we’ve been blessed with a second grandson here in Texas.” Bill and Ellen LENINGER are still in Albuquerque. Bill’s “retired for good now.” John (Whale) GONSKY and wife, Nancy, have moved into an apartment while their new house is being built: 1700 Weeping Willow Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501, (804) 385-5841. John’s retired from GE after 32 years, and is recovering well from his operation on cancer back in April 1999 NOTE: The What I Am Famous For Award will not be given this issue, since our ace reporter who handles this segment, Chips O’Toole, is on special assignment covering the Cocktail Party’s run for the Presidency. Chips filed this report from the campaign trail: Presidential Race. With only five months remaining ‘til the November election, Ron YATES and Tony BURSHNICK have announced the party’s platform: Double the budget for the Raptor fighter, revocation of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, legalize urban sprawl, and creation of a “no-cal” chocolate. Oh, yeah, and land a gerbil on the planet Zercon 30 minutes after they’re inaugurated. These guys are as serious as a heart attack about winning, that is. The latest poll taken by Quinnipiac College shows that they’re running a strong, but very respectable, last. Almost. Bye. Donald Edward SINGER died Sept. 29, 1999 of a malignant brain tumor, and interment was in Las Vegas, NV. Don was diagnosed in May 1998 at Nellis AFB with the cancer, and he fought the disease heroically for a long 16 months, undergoing radiation, two types of chemotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and three brain surgeries. Don’s first wife, Robin, died in Nov. 1995 from cancer, and his surviving wife, Judy, resides at 50 Radwick Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89110-5217. —

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Apres skiing with Burke manning the blender. Tidbits: Bill STACKHOUSE seems to be serious about building that “dream house” on the Northern Neck of Virginia, two hours south of Washington, D.C., and right on the river, near Twy WILLIAMS. He and Rhoda are designing the house and have acquired the land. They showed me pictures of the site last fall, as well as the then-current plans for their house. Bill is a craftsman, as evidenced by the outstanding results of his many major projects on their current home. I’m sure that he and Rhoda must feel some regret at leaving the many improvements he has made. On the other hand, perhaps he was merely perfecting his techniques. Bill says that he plans to hire some help so that he can finish building the new one a little more

quickly than he finished these projects. Lowell JONES says that he thinks that their health problems are now under conand trol. Sandy’s on medication to control her heart problems so far so good Lowell is having ankle bone fusion, with a cast on his left ankle/foot until early —

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May. After that, they’ll decide what to do with the right one. Lowell says his plan is to have it all completed by our reunion. now scheduled for the week of 12-15

(Jim ULM reports that our 40th reunion is

September 2001 in Colorado Springs—more

to follow.)

Darrell KOERNER answered the call to be part of the Census Task Force (or whatever the group is called that is

trying to count us all). He finds it interesting. Perhaps he can enlighten us later on any surprising findings. (Maybe I can get some inside scoop when we I see him later this year. I’m planning to spend some of the money I normally use to buy him Cokes to take some golf lessons before then.) Darrell and Mary FRANCIS have taken some nice trips lately, one of the latest with their children and their spouses. Sounds like the good life to me. Bill and Theda FOSTER said that their son Chris (’89) is now the chief of Fighter Assignments at Headquarters, Air Combat Command. He probably won’t have to buy a beer at the club for a couple of years with all his NEW Friends! Thanks to all who provided inputs for this column. Unfortunately, they were far fewer this time, so you will have to suffer the consequences: an update on what is happening in the O'REARs’ lives now. Teri and I are really enjoying being much closer to family. We see our six grandchildren here almost daily. Our parents live in Iowa (300 miles away but 600 miles closer than before), and we see them nearly monthly. Our daughter and her son have spent a few months with us while her

point of their attention. They took a trip to the Cayman Islands and the California Coast. Daughter Winnie is a published author, having put together a child’s book to help support the childcare center where her baby goes (with Mom’s help). Larry says try www.mammabear.com. Penny and Larry are pursuing the hobby of cooking. The house is full of gadgets and they have their chef jackets. Their recipes are in packets and I hope they can hack it. From Willie and Nancy GRAY: Willie has been retired for over a year now and does part-time work at a local golf course, for the free golf I’m sure. He did some consulting for Lockheed Martin, which cut into his golf game. Nancy is still teaching at the Montessori school but vows for the umpteenth time to retire. They took a family trip to Minnesota where Willie had a chance to go Walleye fishing in the wilderness. They also went back to their old location in Hawaii to meet old friends and enjoy a reunion. Young Larry is managing Garrison’s Restaurant in Atlanta; so Willie and Nancy tried their fare and highly recommend it.

Navy husband attends JAG school before assignment to Maine. I’m headed to Missouri at the end of this week to watch our grandson there while our son Brian

does his B-2 thing at Whiteman AFB and our daughter-in-law performs her annual two weeks of active duty as a Reservist. In the meantime, we are trying to get our house here in

shape.

Now, you can see the consequences of not submitting inputs! To avoid such details of my life in the future, you need to submit happenings in your lives. A

special plea to those not on the Internet: Please send me information. I have yet to hear from one of you, and we are all definitely interested in you and yours! Wives, I welcome your inputs.

Teri and I invite those of you planning to attend the USAFA/Notre Dame football October 28* to our home for a post-game victory celebration game this fall and dinner. (And you can judge for yourselves whether you think we Hoosiers are doing things right here.) The only requirement is that you use the contact information at the top of this column to let us know ahead of time so that we can plan accordingly, as well as provide directions. (Basically, you will need to travel northeast through Mishawaka to get to our metropolis of Granger.) If you haven’t heard, we have some sad news to share. Tom and Jackie BROPHY’s daughter Sherry died of cancer of the esophagus on 12 January 2000, six months after it was diagnosed. Words always seem so inadequate at such times, but we extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Tom and Jackie’s family. They said that the cards and letters that Sherry received from many of you helped them to understand that they are part of a much larger family. Thanks for being there, as usual. —

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John W. “Jack” Jamba 4 Judy Court

Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Home: (407) 777-5520

Office: (407) 861-3519 E-Mail: jwjamba@aol.com Percent members: 72

Hi Redtags! Well the weather is beautiful here in Florida. It’s mid-50s at night and high 70s in

the day. Got a few Christmas newsletters after the deadline for the last issue. Here

they are. From Owen and Connie HAWKINS: They have added a new member to the Hawkins clan, Colin married Maureen in South Carolina. They are now living in nearby Mountain View. Owen and Connie did more world traveling by visiting such places as Hawaii, the Calgary Stampede, Hudson Bay to see the polar bears, Martha’sVineyard (To see Martha Stewart?), Chicago and Disneyworld. Owen went off on his own to see a total eclipse of the sun in Turkey. Owen is now an expert in Surround Sound, converting the house into a rockin’ retreat. He now plays more golf than before. Connie still enjoys her horse riding. And maybe they’ll come out to Florida again to see a shuttle launch.

Nancy and Willie Gray in Hawaii From Gail and Peggy PECK: They went to one side of the family’s reunion (like

that grammar?) in San Marcos, TX, and then had the other side of the family gather in Las Vegas, their hometown. Peggy had more neck cancer problems. There was surgery in May and a summer of radiation treatments. (Gail put out an urgent request over the Redtag Net for more information on Peggy’s cancer. I haven’t been on the net in a couple of weeks so I’m not updated on her condition. We all pray for her full and speedy recovery.) They have really used the little airplane this year. They went to San Diego for lunch with their daughter and husband; then they flew another daughter and two friends to Oregon in Gail’s plane for a wedding. On Labor Day they toured Jackson Hole. There were two trips to Phoenix. Then they took Grandpa Peck to San Antonio for his 60 th Flying Class Reunion. Can you believe that? Gail is working full time at the Weapons School teaching F-15 Armament. Daughter Jen has been elected president of the UNLV student body. Daughter Liz is also attending UNLV Empty nest is hitting hard. From Pat and Charlie HALE: Charlie was the Y2K manager for his credit union and can take credit for the seamless transition the entire country experienced. (Charlie didn’t say that, I did.) Pat just finished her last letter for the Quilt Guild and is glad her year is over. (Tell me about it.) Young Charles’ health has been improving. The lactose-free diet seems to be paying off. If he gets laid off at Boeing, he plans to go back to school. Pat and Charlie managed to visit Hawaii and meet family. Aso squeezed in a trip to Branson, MO. From Judy and John DINSMORE: They bragged about having a computer-free household and no ATM cards. (Holy smokes, you are missing the essence of stress and worry in modern America, 'twenty years from now you won’t be able to talk about the good old days.) John has a hobby that revolves around old John Deere tractors. Sounds interesting. Tell me more. Judy makes quilts and does embroidering. They sent pictures of two grandchildren and evidently enjoy spending time with them at every opportunity. They quoted from a friend who said, “Growing old ain’t for sissies.” I can vouch for that. From Bill and Sue HAUGEN: Bill still works for Boeing and Sue continues her volunteer work. All the children and grandchildren are just doing great. Bill and Sue went to San Antonio to help Bill’s Mom move; Sue and her Dad went to Los Angeles from Wash. DC by Amtrak; weddings in California, Colorado, and Alabama; and a 16 day-trip to Italy for their 36 th anniversary. Sounds like a busy but

enjoyable year. From Wdt WICKLEIN: “I had a great visit with Hesh ALTMAN at the AFA-Navy

game. He was still living in Maryland then and we went to the game together and dinner afterward. Hadn’t seen him since we graduated and after we caught up on our histories it was like we had never had the lapse of 35 years between us. It really sums up what it means to be an RTB.” Walt says, “Having grandchildren is better than canned beer.” He is now the president of the Maryland Nurserymen’s Association and president of their Horticulture Research Foundation. He truly enjoys the on-line association with the class. “It is great that we have the technol-

ogy to remove distances and renew friendships. I thank all the RTBs who spent time and money to make this possible.”

Newlyweds Colin and Maureen are flanked by Connie and Owen Hawkins and the rest of the family From Larry and Penny GOOCH: They have a new grandson, Brian, a third focal

From Bob and Bobbie GIBSON: He apologized for getting Christmas cards out late. Of course mine were out before New Years. Bob is learning his job. All those years in Marine aviation command and control now pay off. He speaks Army, Navy, Ar Force and NATO and is gaining rudimentary “Intel-Weenie” gibberish. He’s made a couple of trips to Germany and England rediscovering Europe. Bobbie and he are anxious to show the boys Flungary and Ireland, lands of their heritage. At the annual Marine Corps Aviation Association reunion at Pensacola he visited the restoration of the Cubi Pt O’Club Bar and found an old guest register with his name in it. “At last, immortality.” He also managed to get to the AF-Navy game but missed the chance to join the AOG group. Bobbie, the two boys and he ended

up with his office wearing their USAFA ‘62 hats and sweaters. He cheered for USAFA in spite of his post-graduation career change. “I’ll never get over the Navy game we attended as cadets (I still hate Bellino).”

AOG “Dark Ages” party (remember those?) a couple of weeks ago and found out a

large number of USAFA grads went out on strike. Many remarked being on strike anything they anticipated while studying engineering. This is not an experience I want to go through again. Looking into Arizona home sites on golf courses via the Internet is becoming a regular pastime for me. The following painful news was sent to me from Larry HOFFMAN just the other day: ‘We are very sad to inform the class that Andy NASSIR lost his wife, Jackie, to th acute leukemia on 12 Oct 1999. She and Andy had attended the 35 reunion and those of us who got to see her then are so glad they made it back to Colorado. Their son Mark is a ‘93 USAFA grad and a MD (captain) stationed at Eglin AFB Hospital. Their other son Michael is a Ph.D. candidate at the U. of Hawaii. Mark and his wife, Jodee, brought Jackie and Andy’s newborn first grandchild (Elizabeth Grace Nassir) to see Jackie shortly before her death. I know we all extend our prayers to Andy and his family and Jackie’s family during this difficult time.” Dick TROY has been sleuthing with results but let him tell the story: “Having had my class ring stolen 15 years ago, I thought I'd check out “class rings” on eBay. A few weeks ago, I found a ’94 USAFA ring for sale and, by contacting the class rep, was able to see it returned to its rightful owner, from whom it had been stolen. Tonight, I noticed a ’67 USNA class ring on eBay and have passed that info on to the class rep. I'm not taking credit for anything, but there are a lot more auction sites out there and I thought I’d suggest that any classmates browsing through them might want to do the same search. (Maybe he’ll find mine.)” Tom FRYER copies me on e-mails he receives from classmates giving updates such as new or changed e-mail addresses. One example, from Bob MAZET, read thanks for your message. I just recently came out of my technologically deficient cave, bought a P.C. and got on line. I am ‘newbie’. I just sent my e mail address in to the AOG only hours before receiving your message, upon instructions from our class ‘gung ho’ officer, Bill WECKER. So I must have done it correedy, which is encouraging! I am definitely on the maximum upslope of the learning curve. So I hope that you receive this reply OK. I am still living in the Phoenix area deciphering the meaning of life (SNAFU). Actually everything is going well, but I am too damn busy for a retired person. Have my fingers in multiple pies.” Bob makes a very good point. Please go into the “AOG Mail” site to either add or change your e-mail address. It is the best place for this type of thing. The Web Site URL is www.aog-usafa.org/AOG-mail.htm. was not

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From left are Bobbie and Bob Gibson, Major Reimey and sons Rob and Steve. From Bob DEBERRY: “I’m sure you know (since you knew about it along with a

lot of others before I did) that the party was a COMPLETE SURPRISE. Needless to

say, Georgie was acting a little strange those last few weeks before this surprise party I found out she had been planning for months. But the cover story of her planning and hosting a private school “party in the park” the afternoon of my birthday held up. And my brother and sister had said for a whole year they were both th coming out to Las Vegas for my 60 They used to come out regularly, so that story held up. I was going into the room to say Happy Birthday to the husband of Georgie’s co-workers and then we were going downtown for dinner. When I walked in the door and saw a high school classmate of mine who is also a ‘63 Grad and saw Gail Peck and Larry Gooch, I realized what was really going on- that I had been bamboozled but good. Needless to say it was a blast. Georgie has met a number of the OORTBs now and we plan to be at the 40 th reunion in 2002. She likes everyone she has met. We understand why, don’t we? .

Merrill EASCOTT, also via Tom, said he is the Dean of Academic Affairs at LA.

City College. Merrill, we could use some more data

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Classmate presides at roommate’s wedding. Larry HOFFMAN sent the photo of Hank KRAMER’s wedding back in February. Larry suggested the caption for this picture to be "Grad Marries Roommate!” Sorry, but I think that might be slightly misleading. The truth is Hank lucky devil and Celeste Hunt were married on Feb 12 th with Larry doing the honors as a “bonafide” notary public. The ceremony took place at Celeste’s mother’s condo. Larry says this was the first time he has performed the wedding ceremony after 27 years of practicing law. Art JOHNSON has been travelling again. This time it was a two-month trip to Nepal and India. While in Nepal, he participated in a group trek. Art says The Mountaineers club based in Seattle sponsored the trek. Art added "Nepal is an incredibly beautiful country populated with attractive and friendly people but -

In the front row from left are Larry Gooch, Vern Wood, Dan Pemberton and Paul

Robinson. Back Row: Hesh Altman, Bob Felts. Bob Deberry and Gail Peck From Ted and Marcy DYKES: Ted had a 60 th birthday and Marcy assembled classmates from grade school, junior high, high school and nine RTBs. I’m sure Ted was as astounded as Bob Deberry was at his. Marcy had Old Glory flown over the U. S. Capitol to commemorate the event. Ted and Marcy got to enjoy the sounds and scents of New Orleans during a trip for Marcy as head of the Virginia Family and Children’s Trust Fund, a position appointed by the governor. They also managed a trip to South Florida. And they are hoping their daughter and her family are assigned back to Quantico, nearby. That’s it for now. My next column deadline will probably be in mid-June. Put a note on your calendar to drop me a line or email on 1 June. I would appreciate it. Go REDTAGS! Norman I. Lee III 17532 N.E. 38th Court

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work with on Monday. The late news indicates the strike is over and everyone is to be back in tomorrow. The Engineer Strike at Boeing has had a significant affect on my work these days. For example, you don’t realize how much noise exists in an office until you go there day after day with no one there but yourself. Over 77 percent of the engineers and technical workers assigned to my group were out on the picket line or job hunting or skiing or all of the above. Went to a Puget Sound

you never forget you are in the Third World. We trekked over trails that are the highways of this region of Nepal; virtually everything we consumed was grown

locally or had been carried in by human porters, horses, mules or yaks. During the course of our 27 days on the trail (included three layover days to help us acclimatize to higher altitudes), we hiked over the ThorongLa Pass (17,769 feet), trekked over 230 miles and had a total vertical climb of just over 53,000 feet. We trekked through the world’s deepest gorge (the Kali Gandaki Gorge) where mountain peaks on either side of the trail (about 8,300 foot elevation) towered more than 17,500 feet over our heads. The whole trek was awesome to say the least. I would highly recommend the trip to anyone in reasonably good shape who has a sense of adventure.” Art is really into “adventure travel.” Scribe’s note: If anyone is interested in more sedate or equally vigorous “adventure travel” I suggest they look up a web site named “iexplore.com”. It is very comprehensive and even includes the

costs. I get no special treatment by advertising the site even though my son, David,

is the company’s marketing director. Art said he spent a week in California when returning from Nepal and while in

Long Beach he visited with Ralph and Carol WETTERHAHN. Ralph is preparing look forfor a trip to Moscow to do research for an upcoming magazine story —

ward to that story. Bits and pieces: A company e-mail from Joe Lee BURNS has him working for in the San Antonio area doing what he defines as another lucky devil Boeing —

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courseware stuff for T-l,

C-17 and T-38C. Lee LILLY sent along an Internet site

you may find very interesting if you haven’t visited it yet (http://thewall-usa.com/ literary/ camunes.html). I checked it out and found this particular web site to be

very powerful.

you can log in to AOG-mail at the following location <http:/ / www.aog-usafa.org/ Aog-mail.htm>. Then use the Add/Change feature to add or change your e-mail address in the AOG-mail system.” (As I recall, you need your AOG number [on your Checkpoints label] as a password.) Other E-mail: Matt FEIERTAG wrote and sent a picture of himself and his motorcycle. Unfortunately, I can’t find the original e-mail anywhere, but I did save the picture.

We’ve got those chins in! Christmas in San Francisco: Linda and I were able to spend time with our daughter Susan in the City by the Bay over the Christmas Holiday. While we were there, Jack and JoAnn MCTASNEY traveled into the city from Sacramento to spend an afternoon with us and have lunch. Their visit was a real highlight of our stay. We had superb weather and the lunch at Scoma's was leisurely and terrific fun. Jack and JoAnn took the train in from Sacramento and we spent a full afternoon enjoy-

ing catching up on our families and their activities. Can you imagine?

No war stories and no lies.

1963 mini-reunion in Paris: a small world.

Coincidence or is it a small world? While visiting Paris last January, Linda dragged me into Au Printemps Department Store to look for some gifts to bring home. This store is not your average size mall store we see in the U.S. It takes up many floors in three huge buildings. It was also frightfully crowded as the Paris stores were in the midst of their major sale of the year. I was killing time near the Mont Blanc pens when who should I find myself looking at, Bill BROWNING! Bill and Emmy were celebrating their birthdays by traveling to Paris—from Albuquerque. They are very familiar with Paris as they spent ‘86-‘89 in Paris on Air Force assignment. Linda and I were in Paris on a four-day side trip on the back half of a business trip to Amsterdam. We tried to see everything—gasp! We were blessed with excellent, but chilly, weather. The cafes and small restaurants are really great and as you might deduce from above, the French tradition of a long, long lunch is one I really enjoy. We took the THALYS train from Amsterdam to Paris. The train is one of the TGV types: a very efficient and a pleasant way to go darned fast too. These trains are a real bonus when traveling from city center to city center. Now that Linda has given up the working world, she is determined to see as much of the world as she can by planning to accompany me on more business trips than in the past. That’s it. Hope I got everything in. My filing system is non-existent so I apologize in advance if you sent me something and it didn’t find its way in this issue. Thanks to all of you who have contributed. What is truly great is to hear of a name from someone for the first time. Until the next time, please take care. —

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Reunion Web Page: For those of you who didn’t log onto the www. wolniewicz. site before the reunion, you might try following the link from there to mx8.xoom.com/USAFA64_22, which has a couple of reunion summaries (by Fred WAGNER and Ed MECHENBIER) and a bunch of pictures. Jim STEWART is the com web

webmaster for the 22 nd Squadron web site. The site is very well done and would be a good model for any squadron that wants to get organized for the new millennium. E-mail Service: The AOG also has an e-mail service that anyone in the AOG can use. Bill Wecker (’63), who administers the service asked me to include the following information in this article: “Some of you have received e-mail describing ‘AOGmail’, the new e-mail forwarding system that you can use to communicate with other USAFA graduates. Some did not receive the notice because you do not have your current e-mail addresses on file with AOG. If you did not receive the notice,

Matt Feiertag trying out for a role in a new motorcycle gang movie.

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note: This is an example of an e-mail photo which does not have the 266 dpi reso-

lution we need for reproduction in the magazine.) A1 LARSON sent along a year’s worth of catch-up news. Nancy started the year

nursing supervisor of pediatrics, neonatology, PT/OT, trauma, and urgent care clearly too much for one person to do; though Nancy did her best, working long hours. A very unenlightened management somehow thought that piling more work on the supervisors would save money. So as they redesigned various jobs, they gave supervisors work from jobs they eliminated elsewhere, not taking into account the real burdens of providing customer care and coaching the front line staff delivering that care. To that they added the requirement that supervisors manage multiple departments, rather than just one. So, in March Nancy bid on and got a job in the Regional Prevention Department. A1 says she moved to CarpetLand. After a few weeks of feeling guilty that she wasn’t running like crazy 12 hours a day, Nancy began to adjust to her new environment. Her job now is as a prevention specialist for HEDIS measurements. HEDIS measurements are heath-care quality measures developed by an independent agency, and are used to evaluate and compare HMOs. Nancy’s experience in the clinics is a great help here, since she knows what will and won’t work. To boost awareness and reward participation in the HEDIS program, Nancy implemented a HEDIS Helping Hand Award. This simple, low-cost certificate was a big hit in the clinics. And the people at regional liked the cost effectiveness. Funny how many forget that everyone loves a pat on the back. So Nancy now has a new area to grow in, loves it, and even comes home early enough to take the dogs to the park. A1 continues to work on his commodity trading and advising business. He spent a lot of time this year upgrading computers and programs in a shift to the Internet. as

at Kaiser Permanente. This job was

In the financial area, much has shifted to the Internet. While A1 has had a website for four years, the requirements of a good website have changed dramatically. To provide good service, one needs smart web pages which can do things like verify a password, look up someone’s status in an online database, etc. So A1 found himself buying another NT staging server, an ISDN line, a hardware router, and many other such things. By the fall, this stuff was taking shape, and A1 realized he could again try to expand his business with some computer consulting. No sense letting all this expertise go to waste just on his own stuff. A1 tried this a few years ago, but got nowhere. Finding consulting jobs through the newspaper was impractical. Now, thanks to the Internet, it is easy to sign up with multiple job-matching services, which connect clients to consultants. So A1 picked up several jobs in the fall. In March Nancy attended the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses conference in San Francisco. A1 flew out and joined her at the end of the conference. In April they also went to the Astro Economic Conference, held in Vancouver,

where A1 was a speaker. Daughter Amy and husband John live in Los Alamos. Both are working at Los Alamos National Labs, while finishing up their PhDs at the University of Arizona. Son Mark continues to build his KineticWorks business. He took on a business partner, Scott, and incorporated. Scott is a marketing person, and a big asset. They now have more work than they can do. In addition, they have a piece of action in a website that sells sports caps that have the team logo outlined in flashing points of light. Mark built this site, which can be found at http://lightwear.com. A1 and Nancy see a lot of Mark and wife, Coleen, who is a teacher at Horizon High School. (They make A1 and Nancy’s travels possible by moving in and babysitting the dogs.) On Thanksgiving Day, A1 fell while putting up some Christmas lights. This started an interior bleed in the area of his left kidney. The following week saw a trip to the emergency room, a few painful days at home, then admission to the hospital. A1 lost three to five pints of blood and about half of his red blood cells before the bleeding stopped. The medical treatment was basically “watchful waiting” as Al’s body fought to survive. After a few scary, tough days, A1 turned the corner. A1 says that now he appreciates each and every day. “And good people like my classmates. Hello to all of them.” Not to be left out of any debate, he also writes, “My two cents on holding a reunion not at the Academy just won’t be the same. I go back to walk the old trails, smell the old smells, and hear the old sounds. It’s a special place to me, and even though I’m close enough to drive down and visit it, it’s betlike the memorial in the chapel.” ter to have activities there, too Brett DULA forwarded information about the new Air Force emblem that someone is trying to foist on the troops. It vaguely resembles the “Arnold” Eighth Air Force wings and star, but looks like something someone in Hollywood would invent to wear on one’s chest to slap to communicate with the mother ship. The —

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description that came with the new emblem sounds like when they told us how great the three-level OER was going to be for our careers and how wonderful it would be to have the neat new uniforms. I think it’s a plot by the “Space Force” group to bury the “Air Force” group. You can go to http://www.af.mil/newspaper/

opposite direction from the riots and wasn’t very far away, we walked to my appointments. Seemed like a bunch of Vietnam protester wannabes. They had a glorified view of protests. One protester, complaining about the treatment he

feedback.htm and let the Air Force Public Affairs Officer know what you think about this development. Good Ideas: Jim INGRAM wrote, “Just got back from the Zoo. Went out for the Wing Open for the first time since we graduated. It was a real kick.” [Actually, I thought kicking wasn’t allowed in the Open, but maybe they’ve changed the rules in the last 35 years.] Anyway, Jim was preparing to show “Return With Honor” to his Reserve group and wanted to know which of our classmates had been POWs. It isn’t marked in the Register and Jim thought it should be. Going straight to my source for information about things north of the DMZ (Ed MECHENBIER), I discovered, “The number is 10: BUSS, BROWNING, GRUTERS, MCMANUS, MCNISH, MECHENBIER, NEUENS, SHIVELY, SPOON, and STUTZ. A total of 32 grads were convicted of felonies in the Democratic Peoples Republic of Viet Nam with ’64 leading the way by a margin of she over ’65 and ’68. In the movie, [you] will see Bliss, McManus, McNish, Mechenbier, and Stutz.” That’s all for now. Unfortunately, this article was due before the March issue was published in order to get it out before graduation so the normal reminder of the magazine wasn’t there in time for all of you to send in information. This means I’ll have lots to write about next time, right?

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received, said, “I’ve never been in a protest before. I had no idea what it was like.”

Len and Valerie Krucyznski, Mary and Tony Mras, 2/6/00, Benicia, CA. Len Krucyznski has graciously agreed to be the new class scribe.

So before

early June send Len your news: you finally broke 90, you set a personal best in the 10K, you have a new child, grandchild, great grandchild (none of which are unthinkable at our age), a new job, a new wife, a new motorcycle, or that you are simply coming to the reunion in October. Len can be reached atVaLen@aol.com or drop him a note to Len Kruczynski, 402 Mariposa Ave. Los Altos, CA 940222134, or better yet, give him a call 650-949-4678 or fax 2476. He would love to hear from you. Hail ‘65, Best Alive!

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Hello ’65! Please pause in remembrance of LeRoy B. SCHROEDER, LtCol (Ret) who passed on 27 Feb 00 of Lou Gehrigs Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in Tehachpi, CA. If you have memories of LeRoy, please share them with his wife, Cathy, 27351 Timberline Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. If you missed it, it’s not too late. Log onto PBS.org The MIKE show (RYAN and SHORT) on PBS’ Frontline WAR IN EUROPE part one. There is an extended interview with Mike SHORT, who “...after the war emerged...as a sharp critic of two key aspects of NATO’s conduct of the war: the political requirements which influenced target selection and NATO’s focus on attacking Serbian forces fielded in Kosovo”. This interview is truly fascinating and may transport you, as it did me, back to Military Studies. I guarantee that you will be thrilled to your bone marrow as you read Mike’s account of being eyeball to eyeball with Milosevic and his senior military advisor and you will be touched to your soul by Mike’s description of his concern for his son, the A-10 pilot deployed to Aviano for the attack, as well as all the other young people under his command. In educating the Class of ‘65, America got more than its money’s worth in Mike SHORT and all of the outstanding general and senior officers who have come from our class. My son recently attended SOS where one of the featured speakers was Col John A. WARDEN, III. As you may know, John is credited, by name, as the “brilliant theorist and architect of the Gulf air war” in both Gen Schwartzkopf s and Gen Powell’s books. John’s book, The Air Campaign, has been called the most important book on air power written since WWII and is on the CSAF’s required reading list for Air Force officers. Dick ZUCKER: “Some news on the San Antonio gang of ‘65 Best Alive”..Neil STONE still is practicing law and trying to get it right. He succeeds enough to clothe the family, travel occasionally, and golf weakly weekly. Ron FLAKE is leaving his law practice and returning to NW Arkansas, home of Wal-Mart, Tyson’s, Hunt Trucking, and miles and miles of chicken farms. Ron will take care of his Dad and the family ranch. Ed FARRELL has just been put in charge of ground training for American Airlines pilots flying the MD80. Since the MD80 is a large part of their fleet he will be busy. Skip COX now is a certified and licensed finanrial planner with Merrill Lynch... John BLAHA is working at USAA in the information technology area. Now that we made it through Y2KI will have to call John and see if he is still needed.” Thanks Richard A. and remember y’all, if you happen to be invested with USAA, that’s Dick ZUCKER on the board there watching your money. (That makes me feel good.) Jeff SILLIMAN has been on the road working in the UK and is planning the prayer breakfast for the reunion a notable speaker is being sought. One of Jeff and Grace’s young people will be married July. Check in with Jeff if you want to go to the wedding or have any ideas for the prayer breakfast at jgsilliman

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Greetings, Redtags! This article should be hitting your mailboxes just as you’re making plans for that summer vacation. If you see a classmate, take his picture and send me a few words the news from you guys has slowed to a trickle. I know that there are close to 400 of us ’66 folks out there somewhere. How about a —

few of you guys sending me an e-mail, a short letter, or a phone call? I’m going to have to start making up stories about your adventures in the old folks’ home, if I don’t get some real news soon. Last time around, I mentioned that Nick LANZILOTTA was living in a small town in Utah and teaching flying at a local college. The picture is Nick standing on the wing of his plane for the day (it’s a rental). It sort of reminds me of those pictures we all had in our pilot training yearbooks standing next to a T-38 and looking studly. Nick says that Steve CROSS took this picture of him after he took Steve up for a scenic flight around the Kalob fingers and other parts of the Utah anatomy. Even though it had been 20 years or so since Steve had flown, Nick let him fly the plane (after they were at a safe altitude). Nick says that Steve did a great job, although he “still had that sixty degree bank turn thing that we learned in UPT.” —

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wouldn’t let me leave the apartment to get a closer look. She said that she didn’t think that I should be around the protesters with the immune system that I didn’t have. Probably right. So we watched from our apartment. Fortunately, the destruction and the tear gas activity were on the other side of the convention center. Our garage was on lock-down for a couple days. Since the hospital was in the

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Nick Lanzilotta, standing on the wing of an airplane, and just realizing that he is still at 5,000feet.

Rusty GIDEON is retiring this summer from his job as the USAF’s chief of Safety and Commander of the Air Force Safety Center at Kirtland AFB. Rusty has been in the fighter test and acquisition business for most of his 34 years, with tours at Edwards AFB, Andrews AFB, and Wright Patterson AFB (several times). He managed to keep his office close to the flight line during most of that time and flew F100s in Vietnam, F-4s at Lakenheath, A-10s at Edwards, and most of the other Air Force aircraft during his later assignments. He has accomplished a lot during his Air Force career, and the Class of ‘66 is proud of him. Last I heard, Rusty was planning on moving to Wyoming and chasing horses around his ranch. If my information is correct, that leaves Nick KEHOE as the last ‘66 grad on active duty. I know there are a few folks left in the ANG and AF Reserves; but, if I forgot anyone, I’m sure someone will let me know. Dennie WATSON stopped by the house a few weeks ago, while driving from his

home in Kansas City to his mother’s in Indiana. We drank a few beers and tried to remember stories about “old what’s-his-name”. Dennie is the business manager for a medical corporation in Kansas City and still manages to get a little flying time in on weekends. While at the Airlift Tanker Convention in November, I ran into a few classmates: Mason BOTTS is running business development for Raytheon in the Washington DC area. Jim MURPHY is working for ARINC at Scott AFB, and Bob JAHNKE was working for Lockheed in Salt Lake City. I remember taking a picture of some of

these guys; I just can’t remember where I put my camera. Send me some news, even if it’s old! Until next time.... Happy Landings!

verb “hike” for SC and “climb” for EP. Great views once you get on top. Another point, that my twisted ankle, twisted knee, bleeding knuckles, and bruised ego can attest to hiking boots would be a wiser choice than sneakers. Finally, a trivia question: does anyone in ‘67, other than Ralph and me, know what is written on the roof of the abandoned falcon’s roost on the face of Eagle Peak? Should —

be worth a beer at the next reunion. “Finally, Rich NEATE and his youngest were coming out to see their three-degree, but Ralph and I know he really plans to kick our butts on the Eisenhower Golf Course...” Here’s some Seagram’s 7 info -1 think it is from George FRUSHOUR but I seem Nevertheless there is a .new posi-

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Greetings one and all, and happy springtime! As I write this, Albuquerque is filled with tree and bushes in blossom (also pollen...), awaiting full spring. It is a bit deceptive as there has never really been a winter this year (and poor New Mexico skiing as a result). And there are serious warnings out about looming drought and various other El Nino and La Nina and global warming phenomena. Regardless it is spring, it is warming up, there are blossoms, God’s in his heaven and all’s —

right with the world. And I had input from a number of you folks this quarter, much to my great pleasure phone, e-mail, letters and a visit, so much that I had -

awaaaaayy we go! First, from Robin DETURK, in St Louis, in January: "...Lesley and I visited Robert and Jan LORD in Marietta, GA... Robert is flying international routes and loves it

From Pat FINNEGAN: “I am now back flying at Southern Air Inc. A new company made up of most of the old Southern Air Transport people, but with new money. No ties to the CIA. The chief pilot is Mike Webber, an old B-52 guy who knows a lot of us. He also went to high school with Jim STEADMAN in Wyoming. Mike went to Wyoming and played against us all the time in football. I am trying to get in touch with Jim’s

daughter and his widow. The AOG has no address after

1984. I was at USAFA when he was interred in 1979 and that was the last time I

Jim was my roommate our senior year and he was MIA/KIA the day after Thanksgiving 1972. If you have any ideas or can put something in the next

saw them.

newsletter to try to find them, I’d really be grateful. Mike was a good buddy all

through high school and would like to contact Jim’s next of kin.” Can anyone assist with this?

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plenty of time for golf and taking care of their estate. Jan is an independent

looking forward to having a friendly face when they vacation in Austria. Best of luck John.” The Seven folks are planning on a Year 2000 reunion near Anchorage.

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tion taken up by John HOLLSTEIN... his appointment to the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. We are all happy for him and I know a few are already

Larry Wilson

contractor now. Her work is limited to restoring old buildings, both commercial

and residential, but she much prefers commercial due to their tendency to have ‘deep pockets.’... We are planning a trip to Las Vegas in February, along with the Lords and Jim and Candy HASTEDT. We will also see Robert and Amber DRABANT while there...Lesley and I have been traveling on short trips to various locations and San Antonio... My job at Boeing to visit my dad including Connecticut keeps me on the road quite a bit and Lesley has joined me on a business trip twice in eight years. We got Christmas cards from a bunch of grads, the most memorable one probably being Jerry FEE’s. Cheryl wrote that Jerry had triple bypass surgery last year, immediately following a treadmill stress test. He had no warning signs at all. Quite a shock but Jerry is doing fine and is planning a hunting trip to Mexico with his son this year.” Best wishes Jerry, and thanks for the info Robin. Shortly after receiving that note I had a great phone call from A1SOVITSKY, now retired from the AF, living in Vegas, flying for United out of L.A. His son graduated from the Academy in ’97,30 short years after he and we did, and is now flying the C-9 Nightingale out of Ramstein. Great to hear from you A1 keep in touch. Bob MULDROW wrote that the folks in Colorado Springs held an indoor tailgate for the AFA-USNA football game, hosted by Ralph and Tommi FEMRITE, who had recently returned from a fantastic trip to China and Tibet, with most of their time spent in Tibet. “It was fascinating to hear their tales of what it is like to get into Tibet, how long it takes to travel from one city to the next, and their impressions of the religions, culture, and thrill of riding on yaks. Within a week of their return, Tommi went to India for two more weeks, Switzerland for a week, and will come home to change clothes before her trip to Argentina. I don’t think there has ever been a greater demand for her prayer ministry. Between Ralph’s flying with FedEx and Tommi’s with her mission, I think their frequent flyer mileage may match —

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Hillary’s.” More from Bob: "Tom GRIESSER and Beth had just returned from their parents weekend festivities at William and Mary. I think SAIC is just working Tom too hard, although he says he loves his work. George GIBSON reported that he was at the same fighting weight he was as our Falcon center over three decades ago. Actually he said he was the same weight, but rock solid would be a stretch of anyone’s imagination... Paul and Beverly SCHLICHTER came down from Denver, where he runs an eight-state region for the largest home security company in the Mountain States. Beverly recently returned from dropping their daughter off at W&L. Our weekend report on the younger Schlichter had Kelly going to two fraternity and not one parties, running in a cross country meet, taking a trip up to D.C. mention of classes. Reminds me of our days at old USAFA. “After the game.. .Ralph, Dale, and I decided to climb Eagle Peak, since we had never done that as cadets. I had heard that Eagle Peak was an easier climb than Stanley Canyon, which we have hiked several times. First point to be made. It is not easier if you don’t follow the faint trail. Second point, I purposely used the —

GARY HOLMEN sent an update to the AOG he is now a senior corporate counsel with the Corporate Legal Department of Farmers Insurance. He wrote “...I continue to be happily married to Kay Holmen, and we have a delightful younger daughter, Emily Rose, (now) four years old ...I am also very proud of my older children... daughter Jenna graduated number one in her class of 850 in Santa Barbara, and is a pre-med student at Dartmouth College, where she is also a memher of their swim team.. .son Brian graduated with highest honors from UC Santa Cruz, with a major in economics, and is in his second year at the William & Mary, College of Law, where he is active on their Law Review.” Gary congratulations on your high achievers. It seems a bit of a change from the days when we were OSI agents keeping Denver and Colorado Springs safe for democracy. Quick notes: Ben LAROSA sent some of his publications from San Antonio, where he is active in the Libertarian Party. Hal HUDSON was recently appointed as chairman of the Eye Department for Lovelace Health Systems in Albuquerque. And I had a great visit with Roy MILLER, who was in town for business a few weeks ago he and I had been trying to get together for some months, and finally made the connection. Roy is actively pursuing a new Academy forum for honor and ethics issues, which seem to have become unimportant or archaic in today’s military, and at the service academies. If you have strong feelings about this subject, please -

contact Roy directly.

Trivia question, which I asked Roy: does anyone ever call him by his AFA-initial nickname? Does anyone else recall what that was?

Groan—My lengthy period of semi-retirement came to a halt recently, when I rejoined the work force. It is hell. How could any of us put up with daily work? And why should we? Well... I thoroughly enjoyed my prolonged “sabbatical,” and dabbling in a number of different activities, and returning to school (which I continue). But for now it is back to some semblance of the old grindstone. FYI—lam now one of those heartless bastards (if you believe the news stories) working in a managed-care organization. A sign of the changing times: remember how we (well, most of us...) eagerly awaited becoming firsties, so we could (legally) have cars? Well... I just procured wheels for my darling 18-year-old college freshman daughter. She couldn’t live without them, I guess, and I couldn’t say “No” to both her and her mother. Doesn’t anyone walk, or bike, or take the bus anymore? One final note: the athletic department is attempting to generate/increase grad turnout and support for Academy road athletic events. To that end, there has been initiated a Letterman’s Club, for all AFA letter and numeral winners. Each sport has a rep/POC, and there is an effort to try to contact all letter winners in Academy sports. There may be some more info about this in the Checkpoints, or else there is info on the USAFA website. Or pick up the phone and contact the athletic department for more info. Have a joyous springtime, and keep me on your distribution lists! Tim Davidson 9712 Hidden Valley Road

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WELCOME CLASS OF 2000! To USAFA’s first 21 st Century graduating class, the

Tailgating” at the Femrites at the ‘99 AFA-USNA game. From left in the front row Ralph Femrite, Tom Griesser, and Beverly Schlicter. Back row: George Gibson,

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Dale and Bob Muldrow, and Paul Schlicter.

Class of 1968 bids you welcome and best wishes. Enjoy your journey as Air Force officers and apply those time-honored values instilled in you some 7,000 feet above sea level. Make us all proud! HELLO ’68: The end of the century brought a bountiful harvest of Christmas and holiday greetings to “Chez Scribe.” Lisa and I sincerely appreciate all the cards, family newsletters, and photos, and look forward to hearing from all of you, even if it’s only once a year. Thank you! EAST COAST REUNION DEPT: Bill and Jody BEGERT have graciously offered

their home “Belle Chance” (Yes, Maude, it actually has its own name!), located on Andrews AFB, as the site of our annual '68 East Coast Reunion. The date is 10 June. The time is 7 p.m. The attire is casual. All classmates are welcome to attend this event (East Coast or not). If you plan to attend, please contact Bob Johnston at (703) 676-4196 (E: robert.m.johnston@saic.com), Tom O’Beirne at (703) 676-4734 (E:

French so that they will be able to communicate with Stephanie’s parents, who do not speak English. So much for your two years of German at the Zoo, David!

Roger SORENSEN is back flying again after some medical problems that kept him behind a desk for awhile. Roger, it’s good to hear that you’re up and about.

THOMAS.S.O’BEIRNE@saic.com), or me at the contact points listed at the top of this column. If any of you wish to stay with classmates in the area, please let us know and we will help to make arrangements. Thanks, in advance, to Bill and Jody. ORDER OF THE SWORD DEPT: Our very own classmate and friend, Charlie HOLLAND, was honored in January by Air Force Special Operations Command’s Chief Master Sergeants and inducted into the Order of the Sword. Charlie is currendy serving as vice commander, US Air Forces Europe and returned to Hurlburt Field, FL to receive the honor. Congratulations, Charlie, on this extremely mean-

ingful recognition by your enlisted leaders. PhD DEPT: Will Doctor DALEY please stand up? No, not you Bob, the goodlooking woman you live with! Appropriate trumpet blasts, fireworks, etc. for Mercy DALEY on the completion of her doctorate degree from the University of Texas in February. YOU GO, GIRL!

The Nuclear Reese Clan. From left are Katie, Matt, Beka, Marcia, and Jim Reese.

Jim REESE is still flying for Delta and works in the Training Department. Other interests, at this stage in his life, include gardening, golf, and serving as a lay reader/ chalice bearer at church. He is quite active in two groups: The Atlanta Ministry with International Students (promotes friendship between American families and international students attending college in Atlanta) and the Rustic Forward Air Controller Association (the unit he flew with while he was in Southeast Asia). Wife, Marcia, is serving as co-president of the Home and Garden Club of their subdivision. She also plays tennis for two teams and enjoys playing bridge with the same

’68’s Last General? Tom and Kathi Taverney in a Kodak moment with children and grandchildren. GENERAL OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT DEPT: The Air Force Reserve Promotion Board smiled upon two of our gang in an announcement released on 7 Feb.

Bob SEIGRIED was nominated for promotion to major general and Tom TAVERNEY promotion to brigadier general. Bob is serving as the mobilization assistant to the commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill AFB, UT and Tom has duties as the mobilization assistant to the commander, Space & Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles AFB, CA. Our heartiest congratulations to Bob and Kathy and Tom and Kathi on their respective achievements. With Tom’s promotion, and the advancing years of classmates in uniform, will Tom be the last of the WAG (We Are Great) Generals? When Tom is not wearing his Air Force blues, he dons his pinstripes as group vice president of the Applied Technology Division of AverStar and is senior vice president of the corporation. HO! HO! HO! DEPT: In an attempt to renew relationships with many who dropped off the radar screen during the past 32 years, I cast a wide net of holiday correspondence in 1999. One of the efforts included writing to all of my former roommates including those from summer details. As a result, I heard from David MANN, Roger SORENSEN, Jim REESE, and Paul MCKLENDIN. I’m still waiting for responses from Jim PARKER, Tony MARSHALL, and Bud LAMBERT and hope that they will take a few minutes to drop me a line. was nominated for

group of “girls” she has been with for a decade. Son Matt is an Army supply serst geant for the 101 Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY and has sons, Alex (6) and Kyle (4), and daughter, Naomi (2). Daughter Katie is an engineer for Lockheed Martin and recently moved to Maryland to accept a new position with the company. Finally, daughter Beka lives the harried life of a working wife, lives about 30 minutes away from Jim and Marcia, and has a son, Gage (3). Family vacations take advantage of Jim’s affiliation with Delta airlines with plans to visit Ireland, Cambodia, and Thailand in 2000. A note of special thanks goes from my family to Jim for serving as our tour guide in Atlanta over President’s Day Weekend last February. Since my older kids couldn’t make it home for the holidays in December, we decided to meet at a convenient location in February and ended up in Atlanta. Dear friend, Jim, our trip to the city, and particularly the exciting simulator ride at the Delta training center, wouldn’t have been the same without you. Many, many thanks!

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Paul McKlendin 31 -plus years later. The last time I saw or heard from Paul MCKLENDIN was 5 June 1968. When I received his letter and photo, it made me feel good to know things had turned out so well for him. It also made me realize how much joy we had missed in each other’s lives because of our failure to stay in touch. For any others out there who ?” quit wondering and pick-up a are wondering “what ever happened to phone or write a letter. All it takes is a decision to try and the rest is easy. After leaving the Academy, Paul went to Southern California to do contract administration work. He stayed there for five years, got out of the Air Force, and went to graduate school. While in California he met a wonderful woman, Nami, and they were married on 30 Nov 1969. Today they have four children. Keith (29) will graduate from medical school this year. Daughter Nami is married and works as a financial analyst. Brad (25) is an engineer, and Scott (22) is still going to school part-time. Paul now lives at 4394 Thunder Vista Lane, Lake Oswego, OR 97217. His e-mail is plend@sprintmail.com. He is working at a company called Freightiiner (a manufacturer of heavy trucks) as the Internet Infrastructure Program Manager. He welcomes “hellos” from all who are interested in sending them.

‘68 SPOTLIGHT Tee for Two

David and Marche Ann Mann pose for a photo in their backyard.

The ’68 Spotlight for Spring 2000 shines on Henry JOHNSON. After USAFA, Henry earned an MA degree in Economics from UCLA in 1969 and went in residence to

As one of Southwest Airlines’ finest, David MANN wrote that he had a great 1999.

Air Force Command and Staff College and the National War College. A command

After taking up residential real estate, Marche Ann sold David’s house of 14 years and helped him re-invest his gains in a humble abode on a golf course in Irving, TX. If you watch the Byron Nelson Classic on television this May, you may see David and Marche Ann’s new home. David’s son David Jr. has been working for CBridge Internet Solutions in Boston for the past two years and moved to London in January to start their first overseas office. He is engaged to a Mademoiselle Stephanie and plans to be married on 1 July in Versailles, France. Vive I'amouh. To prepare for his son’s wedding, David and Marche Ann are taking a crash course in

pilot with over 3,400 jet flying hours in tactical reconnaissance and trainer aircraft, his overseas duty included flying tours in Thailand (Vietnam conflict), Okinawa, and South Korea. He held three command positions, served a staff tour in the Pentagon, and was Assistant Professor of Economics at the Academy as well as Department Head and Professor of Aerospace Studies at Virginia Tech. He

retired in 1994 after 26 years of commissioned service in the rank of colonel. As Henry recounts, “I was a confirmed bachelor until 1988 (age 42) when I met and married Fair in a whirlwind 6-week romance. It’s been a great 12 years since

Charlie WEINART, who has spent his entire professional career making our aircraft safer for the young men and women who fly them, continues to expand the safety envelope. Recently, he installed a 1-6 micron imaging system in the Mach 3 Wind Tunnel at USAFA, which triples its visual analysis capability. Non-destructive inspection methods that allow depot quality condition monitoring dur-

ing an overnight are for the first time within technological reach. As most of you know, Charlie is VP of Operations, for Thresholds Unlimited, Inc. Received some e-mails from one of Mike COOK’s high school buddies, who

reports that Mike was quite a halfback in those days and was known widely at school by the nickname “Pank.” No word of this at last September’s reunion festivities. Nor was any explanation given (or requested) for this moniker, but it will

His honor, the mayor of Laurel Park, NC, and his first lady Henry and Fair Johnson. then.” Upon retirement, Henry and Fair moved to Laurel Park, NC, a beautiful community of 2,000 people located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, 20 miles south of Asheville and adjacent to Hendersonville (Fair’s hometown). He ran for mayor of the town of Laurel Park, NC, in the fall of 1999 and was elected by —

margin. He said that "being mayor of a small town is like being the commander of a medium-sized Air Force unit. The issues are the same, you have to be able to handle personnel, budget and finance, administrative, public affairs, a two-to-one

and policy issues first hand, as well as directly coordinating engineering, law enforcement, and services support. Were we trained for this? You bet. “

When asked what the Academy meant to him, Henry responded: “It gave me a splendid education that has been the foundation for a lifetime of learning. It launched me on a career of service that included flying some of the best jet aircraft in the world, the opportunity to serve in three foreign countries, and the privilege of defending our nation’s interests against hostile foes. My Academy experience opened windows to me both within the Air Force and to the outside, and it introduced me to a contingent of outstanding classmates from every part of our great nation, many of whom are lifelong friends. Next to the wonderful upbringing and core values for which I am so grateful to my parents, the Academy has been the dominant influence in setting my life’s course and giving me a purpose for service.” When asked about life’s lessons learned, he said: “I believe the basic lesson I took from my Academy experience is one of ‘service above self.’ I learned there are fundamental truths or values which stand the test of time no matter what the current fashion: one’s honor and integrity are the cornerstone; you (and your team) can always accomplish more than you ever thought possible; friendships forged under adverse circumstances are the best; and never, ever take yourself too seriously ‘I was a big man yesterday, but boy you ought to see me now .” 1

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Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

THAT’S A WRAP DEPT: Next column will feature news about someone who is singing “Everything is Coming Up Roses,” as well as more from our holiday mail Until the next time, mind the flak, keep 'em flying, and keep those cards, letters, e-mails, and photos coming in. Ciao for now, Tim

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Bugs FORSYTHE has learned that his MA job will be working for General Speedy Martin, USAFE/CC (Class of 1970). Bugs is thrilled with the professional oppor-

tunity and will be heading to Germany a week or so every other month. Another

good deal for cadets. Especially since Judy will probably be able to accompany him some of the time. Craig COLLINS pinned on his star on 18 Feb. Congrats again to Bugs and Craig. I neglected to mention in the previous Checkpoints that Ralph FREEMAN, along with Bob TROY and Tommy SOLOMON, is a key catalyst in the Academies’ Alumni Group’s (Houston, TX) amazing success rate at attracting outstanding speakers and expanding the network of professional contacts across many disciplines in that city. Jack and Laura OVERSTREET continue in their positions, he a VP with LockheedMartin in Crystal City, VA, and Laura with the City of Alexandria. If you are heading this way, and want the inside skinny on Alexandria and Old Town, then by all means contact Laura, as her efforts in promoting the city in a variety of ways make her a veritable treeful of owls on the subject. St. Patrick’s Day was not lost on Bugs either, as he joined Jimmy CUMMINGS, Les DYER, Roy COPPINGER and yours truly for a day-after bash at a suitably copacetic Irish establishment in D.C. With the amateurs finished with their work the night before, the pros had room to ramble with tall tales, a wee bit of the Guinness and darts until late into the night. This after being dragged around the Andrews golf course in gelid and blustery conditions by Roy, whose exuberance at seeing the sun for the first time since last fall (Portland, anyone?) was not to be denied. Jimmy is a top official with the EPA in D.C., Les still flies Delta’s wonderful skies, and Roy is a principal with Concord Marketing. And, by the way, as of this writing in March, Les has received no new inputs from you regarding yearbook errors or losses. If you have additional information to offer, beyond that sent to me or Tom SHUMWAY in the aftermath of the reunion, please speed it

along to Les. Bill HANEY and wife, Mike, spent New Years in Colorado with Ber and Mary REITER. Rumor has it they ate Moroccan the first week of January, sitting on the

floor, using their hands and being entertained by a pirouetting, arabesquing au-

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thentic Moroccan belly dancer. The Motrin kicked in sufficiendy early for Ber and Bill that they were in fact able to rise from the five-course, three-hour dinner and leave the restaurant under their own power. All best wishes to each of you and your families for a terrific summer. Cheers ‘til next time. Lindsey.

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be interesting to learn its origins at Reunion 35! One more great reason to plan to attend. In a similar vein, one of Larry WISEBURN’s high school buddies contacted me about getting in touch with Larry, and I referred him to the AOG. Hope you two (Greg May of Lakewood, CO, two years behind you) made contact, Larry. Terry SCHWALIER is heading back to Saudi Arabia as part of Lockheed Martin’s Corporate Business Development staff; Terry will serve as the new field office director in Riyadh with responsibilities in the Middle East and Africa. During Terry’s time in Seattle after retiring, he was able to connect again with V Sam REID, who lives in Issaquah, WA. Sam and Sara’s three oldest are in colleges in

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years. Doesn’t seem possible. You can tell from that opening, however revelatory, that this is a slow news month. It has been tough sledding for all us media types since the presidential primaries

narrowed to two candidates. However, I still need your cards and letters, e-mails and phone calls. Turning the old saw from our youth (“The probability of meeting someone you know increases greatly when you are out with someone with whom you do not want to be seen.”) to new purposes: the probability of hearing from someone you know decreases with the proximity of the coming Checkpoints deadline! So, don’t wait. Hurry up, get in early, and find a good seat. The mailboxes are

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Went to the Wing Open a few weeks ago. Brought back lots of memories of days long past. I remember C4C John VANDERPOEL winning the heavyweight diviseems like yesterday. All of us probably felt a little sion by beating a firstie smug after John’s victory; it was nice to get back at those “expletives deleted” from ’67 for all the grief they had inflicted on us. We thought life might get better because of John’s victory it didn’t, but at least we could inwardly smirk at the firsties as they chewed us out our class was obviously better than theirs as we had proven ourselves in the ultimate mano vs mano test. We were all in the ring and we were all winners with John that night battling oppression and evil —

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The reunion committee keeps on delivering, and Art SCHWALL wanted all to know about the status of the merchandise orders many of you placed at the reunion. To recap what you may have received via e-mail, Gear moved its plant to Mexico and the transition of the company’s production did not go smoothly. The good folks at the Gift Shop, bless them all, bypassed the vendor and began dealing directly with Gear, which promised that the ‘69 orders would receive top priority. Most of the 70 or so of you who had orders outstanding in January will have received the items you ordered by the time you read this. Thanks to Art again, and to the good folks at the Gift Shop for their assiduous follow-up. Mike ROSE continues his professional careers in at least three dimensions consulting, Exceling, and politics. You have read in these pages of some of his activities in the first two areas and recently, in mid-February, prior to the South Carolina primary, Mike and Vivian hosted a reception for Cindy McCain, wife of Senator John McCain, at their home in Summerville. Mike extends an open invitation to ‘69ers passing near Charleston to stop in for a night or a drink or both. —

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due to the hard work and dedication of one of our classmates. Thanks for the memories John!

Heard from quite a few ’70 men the last few months and attended a few galas where our classmates managed to act better than they did at 100 th Night 30 years ago. Every time I go to the O’Club, I check out a few spots on the rug that proved too hard to remove. Mike and Peggy LYONS hosted a first class wedding. Their beautiful daughter Jennifer married 1/Lt Christopher KRETSINGER, ’97. We he fit comfortably into his mess dress; made me try should be proud of Mike mine on if they could add about six links to those buttons on the front it would fit like a glove. Gary and Mary FINLEY, Mick and Jan DAVEY, and Erin Popovich represented the best of 70. Mike and Anne TORREANO celebrated their 30 th wedding anniversary at Doolittle Hall with a great party. Mike and Anne cut a graceful figure on the dance —

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Tony and Val MARIETTA made a brief appearance before begging off at 1930 because they had to get up at 0500 for 10-year-old Sara’s soccer game. Tony

said he is considering going the Grecian route after Sara said, “Dad, you’re old!’’ Brian and Alice PRENDERGAST drove down from Denver. Brian was offering Cuban Cohiba cigars he got on a business trip to the Bahamas. He said he would supply some to the winning foursome at the reunion golf tournament. Thanks Brian! Denny and Cliffa HALL attended the festivities. Denny is leaving Colorado

Springs to take an office manager position in Grand Junction, CO. Cliffa likens the move to a remote assignment after spending over 20 years in Colorado Springs. Thanks to the two Mikes, Peggy and Anne for hosting two superb affairs that allowed some of the old gang to get together and share war stories. The older we get—the better we were! Mike KELLEY and I exchanged a few e-mails sharing memories of Prep School days and arguing over strokes for our next golf match. Mike is working in DC for Advanced Technical Systems (ATS) says it is a great company. Mike hosted a group of 70 men after the Navy game. Tim CAREY captured the “70 gang right before entering Mike’s skybox. —

copy, email me—he has some great lines. Dwain is a sim IP at Columbus AFB. He loves the hours and enjoys being around “Air Force” people again. Bruce HARMON

(Susan) is now “Dr. Harmon”! Bruce earned his doctorate in EE

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tide is too long to print—15 words! The only thing I remember about EE is that I almost electrocuted my instructor doing an experiment. He promised to pass me if I didn’t touch the analog computer again. Bruce works in south Denver for Hewlett Packard and Susan plans to reopen her private practice in counseling. The Harmons reside on the second hole of the Ridge Golf Course in Casde Pines North (Casde Rock). How about a tee time and comped green fees Bruce? Congrats on the PhD no mean feat for a guy our age! Speaking of doctors, Doug NAVERSON checked in from Medford, OR where he is a dermatologist with an ’82 grad, Dave Igelman. Doug is curing kids with acne something we needed 30 years ago! He is also curing a lot of skin cancers with some of the latest surgical —

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Can you do liposuctions on 50-year-old classmates? See

you in October Doug.

‘70 men celebrate another victory over the mids. An update on Greg MARTIN’s promotion ceremony.

Tome WALTERS, Al WURGLITZ, George KEYS, and Greg (Wild Wood) WOODHEAD attended. George and Wild Wood were surprised when our former AOC, “Sledge” Montgomery, ‘59,

showed up. Wood gave “Sledge” his nickname because he used to “hammer” him at every opportunity. Rumor has it that Wood is walking tours (long sideburns) at the Pentagon and George (poor gig line) is confined to his room on weekends. Ken GREENE checked in from Shawnee, KS. He said Patti is working at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, so Ken “can live in a style he can become accustomed to for many years to come.” Ken is working for Performance Aircraft, a company that makes airplane kits for builders to put together. (I wonder if anyI loved Mech 120 one would fly in a kit, which I assembled right!) Ken is a demo pilot and flies at airshows. Sounds like the perfect opportunity for a flyover at the reunion, Ken. Turn back the clock to those glorious days of yesteryear. Remember the good times of the ZI field trip during the summer of ’67. One highlight Chuck WEIR came in second in the Ghoul Pool in San Francisco. Nobody will remember those days better than John VERARDO will. I introduced John to a young girl named Sue at a lake party while visiting Fairchild. Here we are 33 years later and the picture below tells “the rest of the story. —

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The Blues Brothers Dr. Dave Igelman, ’82, and Dr. Doug NAVERSON, ’70. George RAYL, my great roommate during BCT, writes he is a check airman in does that mean Columbia the B757. He said that he flies into “special airports” -

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and south Florida? Are you and Brian PRENDERGAST working together? George’s

oldest, a ’93 USNA grad, is enforcing the “no fly” zone in the Gulf, his daughter is a medical consultant in D.C., and his youngest is the starting linebacker at Kent State. TWin Tom RAYL and wife, Sandy, lost their last two daughters to marriage this past year. As empty nesters, they spent the Holidays traveling to Japan and Taipei. Tom is flying a 747-400 and working on his golf game. The RAYL brothers, Jim “Scratch” BARRALL, and Rick “Tin Cup” TUSETH are claiming they will defend their title at the Reunion Golf Tournament. Not if Chuck WEIR and Terry DESSERT have anything to say about it! I am spending class funds to send them to David Ledbetter for personal lessons! Jim DE ORIO checked in to see how Ken HASSAN, his fellow fullback on the Falcons of yesteryear, was doing. Jim indicated he is definitely looking forward to attending the reunion. Ken is doing great! We have been exchanging e-mails and he has kept me laughing with his great sense of humor while fighting his illness. Kdee and Ken want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. They are th planning on being at our 30 ! Steve MACISAAC let me know he will be there too. He is presently at 6 th ARW at MacDill and looking forward to retirement. REUNION NEWS: Thanks to Mike LYONS we now have a class web site to keep you up-to-date on reunion news and the coming and goings of your classmates. Check it out at www.aog-usafa.org/1970/ Tooey EMERY continues to lead a solid crew of classmates in preparing for the reunion. Some reminders and updates. Only day to eat lunch with the cadets is Thursday you can also march to the noon meal with your old squadron—a new reunion feature. Memorial Service is Thursday afternoon. Golf tournament is Friday morning. When you fill out your registration form, list whom you plan to play with and your handicap. It is up to you to call your foursome and set it up! Gary DAHLEN and Greg GILLES have been working with the AOG regarding our class gift. You should receive a letter outlining the reunion committee's proposal. Believe you will agree we have come up with a unique plan for supporting the Academy far into the future. Registration forms should be out in June. Headquarters is Antlers Adams Mark Hotel. “Who Wants to Marry A SevWild Bill STEALEY is hosting a show at the Antlers enty Grad?” Darva Conger has already signed up. th You should be reading this within a week or two of 3 June—the 30 anniversary of our graduation and the last time we were all together. A special salute to all our classmates who will complete 30 years of service and their military careers this month. The Academy and the country owe you and your families a deep debt of gratitude. Let’s make a vow to get as many classmates as possible to our reunion. The Internet allows us all to track down the men from our lost souls list. If you have a squadron mate on the list, try to find him. Speaking of lost souls, does anyone know where Al SIMONCIC is? A hearty congratulations to the following classmates who joined the Sabre Society: Dana ARBAUGH, Scott BARKER, Terry DESSERT, Rich DOWNING, Doug NAVERSON, Jack NORMAN, Doug NORTON, Paul ROSSETTI, and Jack TRIMBLE. Your support provides the extra margin of excellence for critical cadet programs .

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The Verardo Family: John and Sue in front. Back row from left: Joe, Krista, Traci, and John.

Bill BENEDICT’S son Connor recently earned a USAFA appointment, class of ’04. Connor is not only a solid student, but also a key starter on his high school basketball team that won the Arizona championship last year. Speaking of basketball, the Academy did not renew Reggie Minton’s contract. I have known Reggie since our cadet days. He has been a positive role model and influence to hundreds of cadets for almost 30 years. This season he was selected by his peers as the Co-Coach of the Year for the Mountain West Conference. He is widely respected in basketball circles around the country for his integrity and coaching ability. Reg is one of the few people around here who can be mentioned in the same breath as Jim Conboy. Gregg POPOVICH was upset with the decision and

clearly articulated his views in the Denver Post. We may win a few more ball games with a new coach, but no one will surpass Reggie’s influence on our young people over the years. We are going to miss you and your many contributions Reggie! Caroll HONEYCUTT’S son is interested in USAFA. Caroll is a 747 pilot for Adas. Dwain STEPHENS (Emily) sent me Al SWAIM’s 100 th Night Ode. If you want a 62

that the government is no longer funding.

Class of 1970

30th Reunion

USAFA vs. Navy

4-8 October 2000

Trivia Question: Bruce HARMON checked in first with the answer to our last

Kwajelein for the prairie paradise of North Dakota. “If plans pan out with USASMD-

trivia question. John DISOSWAY developed a new look with his negative sideburns. Fortunately, the style never caught on due to the number of weekends John

C, I’ll be in extreme northeast North Dakota this summer at Cavalier AFS (the old

spent in his room thinking about his bold challenge to the military establishment.

a lot

Lou WEYAND was a close second

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he is enjoying retirement is Las Vegas. Who

wired the comm system to blast the song HAIR across the terrazzo at the noon

meal formation with thousands of tourists present? Memorial Service. There will be a memorial service for Harry SANDS at 1000 in the Academy Chapel on 16 June, followed by a graveside ceremony, and reception

Try to be there if you are in the area. Many thanks for all your emails regarding Harry. I will give them to Nancy at the service. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable summer! Work on your golf game; lose the those extra pounds (a run to the Rock is planned), and get that hair implant at Doolittle Hall.

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reunion is coming!

S. R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex) for a clean-up job

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I’ll probably be hearing

of Lena and Ole jokes! After three years on this rock, anything will be an

improvement!” The last note I pass on is from Mark SIEVERS, who noticed that our class doesn’t have a Web site. Do we want or need one? Considering the “vast” amount of mail that shows up in my e-mail from you guys, I’m not the best possible person to ask right now, but I will be happy to accept opinions from anyone who calls, writes, faxes, or sends smoke signals my way. Later.

mss!

Bob Bell 13 Pacific Ave.

Sinking Spring, PA 19608 (610) 678-3182/Fax: 678-4513

Paul D. Knott

E-mail: rabell767@aol.com

5565 Lantana Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Home:(719) 570-9162 Work (719) 594-0100

E-mail: pknott@acninc.net Percent members: 53

By the time you all read this, the Springs area will, with a little bit of luck, be out of the cycle of one or two warm days, snow, then warm weather again. My first duty is to apologize profusely to Libby SINGLETON who sent me a photo from Bob LOWE’s son’s wedding. I had this in plenty of time for the last column, but I spaced it when the last column came out. Libby asked me whether I’d received it when she saw me at the AOG—Falcon chapter’s annual meeting in January. Several members of the class from the local area, including John BLIND, Steve DEHAVEN, Cass CASADA, and Roger McFARLAND were at the table with Darrell and Libby when she asked the fatal question. I was so embarrassed about my failure that I didn’t have the presence of mind to ask John and Steve about their new careers after retirement. For this, classmates, I am truly sorry.

Percent members: 49

Hello Class of 72. I had a little dry spell for information from any of you guys Hoping that there will be more to work with by the next newsletter coming out after this one, I still look for e-mails and/ or phone, snail-mail or carrier pigeon. So when you have a chance to do so, please feel free to send whatever is available on yourselves or others of the class that you may have run into. The only news I have to report is that of the death of our classmate Jim OJALA (Darlene) who succumbed to cancer on 18 Jan 2000. This loss of a fine man who many of us knew for so many years should cause us once more to ponder the memories we have in common. Our condolences of course go out to Darlene and all members of Jim’s family at this time of sorrow in their lives. That is all for now. Fortitudo Per Aspera. this time, so I have no column to submit.

Dan O’ Hollaren 19803 Derby St

West Linn OR 97068 Home: (503) 657-0299

Work: (503) 667-8554 E-mail: danoh2@msn.com Percent members: 45

My, how the time flies. Greetings and salutations from the great Pacific Northwest, where the water runs clear and the natives don’t tan they rust! Actually, as you read this graduation edition of Checkpoints, the sun may be re-appearing here -

Colonels L. Smith, Berry, Singleton, and Papa Lowe.

Luckily, Bob BROWN and I recently chatted on the phone; he filled me in on what he had been doing since I’d seen him last at George AFB. When I retired, he was detachment commander of the F-4G test unit there and was one of the last folk to leave. Indeed, he says that he flipped the switch and turned out the lights as the Air Force closed the base and the Victor Valley folks took it over. After California, he ended his career at Arnold AFB, TN, and hopes to setde in the Monument area, working either with defense contractors or with the airlines. He mentioned that Mike GEBHART had retired last fall. Speaking of conversations, John BLIND had mentioned that Harry DAVIS was now at the Academy as XR A few weeks later, I took up the phone and called him to welcome him back to the Springs. He had a successful tour at Aviano, and now prowls the Italian restaurants of El Paso County searching for an acceptable calzone. Bob PETERMAN sent a quick e-mail in December. “Held my retirement certo include General-select emony 24 Nov. and had several classmates attending Ron RAND! Am already employed on terminal leave as a contractor filling rated staff billets that are over the 60 percent manning level.” Tom CALLEN wanted me to alert you guys to our 25th Reunion class project results so far. “When I was at USAFA for my son’s graduation in June, I checked out Pegasus and noticed that the pavers we started ordering after the 25th reunion weren’t there. I finally got around to e-mailing the AOG about it. For your info, here is their reply: In September 1996, your class launched its class gift fundraising campaign. A goal of $200,000 was set to provide a paver for each member of the Class of 71 (726 individuals) and cover costs for landscaping and the class plaque. When a class undertakes a paver project, it is agreed that the pavers will not be installed until a class’ total contribution level reaches 80 percent of the total cost for pavers ($138,000 for your class). 'Currently, your class has made total commitments of $44,549 toward the project and has $41,423 in its class gift fund. As you can see, your class is significantly short of its goal. “I am working with each class to reenergize class gift projects that have languished. I am contacting each class’ representatives to discuss ways to do this and will be getting in touch with your class officers soon.” If you made a pledge toward the pavers project and haven’t paid up, or if you weren’t in a position to make a pledge then and are now, please get in touch with the AOG and do so. As I remember, the original donation was $71 perpaver. (Looking at the amounts above, it would seem that memory is indeed a short-lived thing!) On a decidedly lighter note, Hal BRYSON is finally leaving the Pacific paradise of —

from its winter hiatus. So, how many new millionaires do we have in the Class of 73 from all those wise investments in Science & Technology stocks? From the looks of the e-mail backlog I am receiving, our class is definitely taking the plunge into the “e-world”. Surely we have many wise investment counselors out there that can stream advice our for a nominal fee. Retirement isn’t that far away for many of us, and it’s way never too early to begin the “Where shall we spend our ‘golden years’, dear?” con-

versation.

Well, enough of this dribble about growing old! Let’s talk about who the movers and what they’re up to. First, congratulations to Norty SCHWARTZ (and they said he would never succeed!). Lt Gen Schwartz is the new vice commander of the Special Operations command in Florida. Secondly, Steve LORENZ continues to have trouble holding a job. Stopping by the Academy just long enough to get the kitchen in Mitch’s remodeled, he’s skipped the country, landing this time at USAFE as director of Plans and Programs. His first assignment was squiring the Air Force Board around bases in England, Germany, and Italy. Tough duty if you can get it. And, to once again validate the adage that you can fool some of the people all of the time, they promoted him to major general at the same time. Congrats, Steve! Take heed, all of you other shooting stars out there all I need is e-mail announcing your latest step on the stairway upwards, and you too can suffer the slings and arrows of my electronic pen! Great news from my fellow Rebeleven classmate, Jim SCULLY: he is beating the big ‘C’ and is back on flying status with Southwest out of Oakland. His first round of treatment chemo and radiation is done. Now, he begins what will most likely be the more difficult second round: gaining weight! Carol writes that she is loading him up with all sorts of high-calorie delights. Don’t we wish we all had that and shakers are

as our first three-star

A happy, healthy Jim Scully back on flying status.

problem! As you can see from the photo, he’s looking like his old self! They’re still making plans to build that log house overlooking beautiful Puget Sound in the Great Northwest, where the water runs clear and.... Wait a minute, we already

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heard that! The ever-loquacious Bruce BENNETT continues his regular updates from

CADET WING PROGRAMS THAT

Bogota, Colombia. Bad News, unfortunately. Seems his job is keeping him from the golf links at an alarming frequency. Poor guy. This is driving him to a decision

WOULD OTHERWISE GO UNFUNDED.

he didn’t want to have to make Retirement. Bruce and Nancy are targeting July 2000 to slip the surly bonds. In the meantime, he’s been bouncing around the

CALL THE AOG FOR INFO.

hallowed halls of SOUTHCOM, talking counterdrug strategy in Key West (which brand of beer to order over the counter?), working radar designs in Tucson, and figuring out how to spend $1.6 billion of the taxpayer’s money. Meanwhile, back at the Bennett Bogota ranch, Nancy was attending to Secretary of State Madeline Albright, who was in South America doing a little early Christmas shopping. Heard from Denny DANIELSON stationed in Turkey. They’re letting him fly the C-12 to keep current on his short-field landings. Not sure what his title is, but from the sound of his e-mail, he must be in charge of everything. A typical day begins with clearing anthrax vaccine for the Marines through customs, followed by a call from a WWII historian asking for his assistance in removing the remains of a navigator from the Ploesti raids still buried in a nearby village, and finally taking an inquiry about the possibility of a coup in a nearby country! Never a dull moment. Ed E1AWKINS was there supporting Operation Northern Watch, so a minireunion resulted. AJ RANFT is on the move again. He’s leaving Austin for either San Antonio or D.C., depending on the outcome of a couple of job prospects. John ZWIEBEL related his concept of a family New Year’s in Santa Cruz: front row concert seats for ‘No More Romeos” and “Mad Pudding” followed by street dancing. According to Zwieb, “Heaven... I’m in Heaven”. One of us has a real offbeat concept of how to bring in the new millennium. Bob MARSH from 5 th Squadron wrote to update his e-mail address, but no current news on his whereabouts. From his address, looks like he is a document con-

trol supervisor. John BARRY, now a major general, has relinquished the reins of

the 56 th FW at Luke and is headed back to D.C. He was laying lots of good words on our class web site with those great e-mail links to our classmates. He has landed back at the five-sided HQ as director of Strategic Planning, AF/XPX. You can find John in remedial keyboarding if he’s not strategizing. Chip FRAZIER continues to be one of my most reliable sources of updates. Chip writes that Randy SAGE is flying with Delta, Gary DUTELLE is winging his way with American, and Randy VEENSTRA is flying the friendly skies of United. Chip passed on an autobiographical anecdote as well. Seems when he decided to retire from flying and go to work for Union Pacific Railroad, his wife went to work as a flight attendant for Midwest Express. He was writing also to Rocky AWENTO (Bell Atlantic) and Brian BEARD (Lucid) but no other information. Look for e-mail addresses on our web site. Finally from CS-02, Wayne HOLUM writes that he finally landed the post-retirement job he really wanted: flying the B-737 for Southwest. Together with his better half Susan and nine-year-old son Chris, Wayne is settling comfortably in Las Vegas. Seems that after the final tour at Osan AB and a brief stint working in the defense contractor business, Wayne has found his true calling, If you remember from the December ’99 Checkpoints column, Ed CRUICE’s wife, Kathy, was trying to find Ed’s roommate from the “good old days”, Ron PRICE. I put out an APB for anyone who might know his whereabouts. Well, Bob VOIGT came through... sort of. Bob was a good friend with Ed and Ron, plus Mike YOUNG, but lost touch with them as well. I was able to contact Kathy and hopefully she was able to hook up with Bob. He related his story as well. Seems he retired in Aug ‘98 from the Satellite and Launch Control SPO in Los Angeles and landed in Melbourne, FL working for Harris. While still in L.A., he worked with Joe SOVEY and Rich HAYES. He’s convinced that the Class of ‘73 was running the space business in the ‘90s. I received an interesting e-mail from a member of the Class of ‘66, Marty DAACK. Apparently, he’s trying to develop a database for those in each class who achieved a varsity letter in wrestling. The plan is for someone to pop up out of cyber space on each intercollegiate sport to help support the USAFA Athletic Letter Winner’s Club. Anyway, I need a focal from our class who was a wrestler and wants a chance at immortality... or at least fleeting fame. By the time you read this, I may have a winner via the e-mail route, but don’t let that discourage you from writing if you’re a former USAFA grappler. Well, that’s all there is... my cup is empty. Steadily, our class web site is amassing a growing list of classmate e-mail addresses. I encourage you to stay in touch with each other. Never has it been easier to do so. I look back on our four years together, and reflect on how much has changed in the past 27 years. The reflection re-affirms the utter importance of true friendships, of shared struggles, and of absolutely fabulous good times. To me, it’s all about our tradition, our roots, and our legacy. Let’s not ever allow it to wither! AMF

Joe Brezovic 1209 Bayou Oaks Drive

Friendswood, TX 77546 Phone: (281) 482-6860/Fax: (281) 244-7252 Office: (281) 483-1277 E-mail: joseph.brezovicl@jsc.nasa.gov Percent members: 48

Good day to you and welcome back to Checkpoints;! I enjoy reading about us! And I get to do it at least twice! How about you? Notes from those who want to share

their news and remembered to write in are few this time. And it is grand to hear! On short notes: Doug PELTON is with America West Airlines now. was on the B737 but is now on the Airbus A320.

Initially, he

Doug retired in ‘94 and has lived

in Phoenix ever since. Carol (wife) is a native Phoenician. I have to ask Carol if

she is really a “Phoenician” or a “Phoenixian”. Remember Phoenicians were the earliest recorded sea navigators that helped expand the populated lands in the Middle East. Hmmm, Doug is doing that now. Doug might have succumbed to his wife’s influence! Add Doug to the civilian airline pilot list that was in the last issue! Doug says his name is in the book give a call! Another classmate and personal friend is back in the grad info line, Joe TRAFICANTI. Grand success after leaving a comfortable position. Of course, we all must leave a comfortable position in our life to move on. Joe’s comfort zone —

being surrounded by 600 lawyers at the 30 -in-size law firm in America! Well protected, Joe. I think. Joe mentioned he was certain that it was everyone’s dream to be so well protected! I suppose it depends on the circumstances, huh? Well, Joe left this place about four years ago and moved to be the vice-president associate general counsel of a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond, VA. Kathi (wife) is halfway through schooling in a seminary. OOH, good combination in that household! Son #1 is graduating from high school this spring and off to college, somewhere. Son #2, 13 years, thinks USAFA is the place to go. A note of reflection from Joe is that ‘74 used to be in the back of Checkpoints. Now, we’re closer to the front. [In the background of your mind, hear the minstrel play and sing “As time passes on, I realize....”] BG Don HOFFMAN, one of our 17 generals, wrote in that he cannot seem to hold a job down! Don is working out of Spangdahlem, Germany for a while. The was

invitation is out. Some of you who are in your retirement years and world travelers can actually stop by! Rich and Peggie BOWMAN are still in Beavercreek, OH.

Well, they were when the letter was sent out. They have (own?) a five-wheel vacation home. That is, they take this home with them when they go on vacations. Saginaw was visited, and Sault St Marie; Kincheloe AFB, where Rich’s third grade home is/was the old tree where a rope swing hung... fishing hole... Zanesville, OH, a walk in the forest thereabouts; Corning Glass works in New York. I write this to warn old friends and acquaintances of the Bowmans that

neighborhood.

they could be in your Rich is retiring on May 30, so they will be able to move around

more! Some of their free time in their own neighborhood has been crisis intervention. They have been able to attend most of the fires and help the families

involved. This includes one where a dad and three-year-old son died. This is the safety note for this letter... is your fire-warning system in the house operating! Another 12 th squadron writer is JJ ROMANO. JJ and Cynthia will also be retiring in June! The last offer they made JJ was a job at Hurlburt AFB as director of the joint test & evaluation unit being started there. Well, after JJ reports that it was a hard decision to make, he and the family will stay in the San Antonio TX community. [To say a few good things about Texas: every type of weather can be found therein; most land formations are represented; most food styles; real live rodeos; and major interstate highways for traveling. Other known San Antonio Texans: Jim Bowie, Davey Crockett, and Fred BRYANT. The George Bush’s actually live around Austin and Houston.] JJ tried to talk to Cynthia about really retiring, ‘cause lying in the hammock and drinking beer sounds like a good retirement plan, but she didn’t take too kindly to that. His one big worry is that each and every morning he would be faced with the impossible task of matching clothes. Should he just invest in gray suits and white shirts? I suppose he’s decided by now. Maybe even has a civilian job by now.

Stay tuned for the continuing saga of the Romanos, new-Texans. E-mailing from another southern state, Georgia, is Bob CRIPE. Bob retired in July ‘99 as the Joint STARS Ops CC. Bob and Kathy stayed in the Warner Robins area. He picked up work with a high-end applied science and information tech company named Caelum Research. They are a fairly successful group in NASA and are moving into the Air Force market. Kathy is the manager for an electric company. So with two good jobs, they’ll stay until the two youngsters are out of college. The town of Warner Robins is just off Interstate 75, up the center of the state from Florida to Adanta. [Bob, I’ll look you up when I do Reserve duty there again!] Dale and Ginn BURCHBY wrote in a note. They are doing well in San Diego. We met them and their three youngsters (Melanie 14, Kevin 12, Valerie 10) during the homecoming/reunion last fall. Ginny is still taxi driving scout leader, school volunteer. Dale wasn’t on the road as much this year. Northrop Grumman bought Logicon, his employer. Lockheed may have bought Northrop by now. So you will wonder like I’ll have to who does Dale work for now? (LoNoLock?) Dale still does USAFR duty out of Edwards. Air Force won't get bought out, just the jobs subcontracted! Jim MAPLES attended the reunion last fall. Jim was last seen having a great time meeting and talking with classmates. Jim seems to be doing well! I think he’s still in Charlotte, NC and pilots for Piedmont Airlines. One last input... I had a trip to Moscow, Russia for NASA business. The visit emphasized the joys of being an American. Although the youngsters wear the clothes and hair styles, earrings in gals and guys, and some American-ized restaurants play our music, in English, one still sees that it’s not America. People walk with head bowed and eyes are averted. The metro is as quiet or more so than churches we’ve attended! One could see a whisper now and then on the metro, even as it was as busy as the Washington DC metro. Red Square and the Kremlin were the two places I visited. Even had peddlers come up to us in the Red Square offering to make us a good deal on the Russian fur hats. Well, it was February. It I even had the was snowing. Some of it was still around from the last snowfall! opportunity to file past Mr. Lenin. Watched black cars drive in and out of the Kremlin office area. Beautiful churches in the Kremlin. Even saw their version of our Drum and Bugle Corps and a parade of about 150 soldiers on a day when

there was a group placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It has a

flame and two guards in a glass-type stand. We only got stopped once. Four of us were on our way back to the Marriott hotel

by the area built for the Olympics. We walked past the buildings like we usually did, but stepped over a line to get to the walkway. A hand on my arm, and a badge in the hat said stop. The other three kept going until security #2 caught up and hauled/brought us back together at the street corner. After some discussion, them no English and us Ja ni pini my et ya” (Russian for I do not understand you.. .used that a lot while there!!) and some hand signals, we were released. It turned out there was a concert for the youngsters and they thought we were line jumping to get to the concert hall. It was near an area where someone was killed gangland style several years ago. Of course, you could say the some things happen in any U.S. city; however, being over there certainly raised the adrenaline. The trip was “

uneventful but memorable.

May you be able to enjoy life, with good health, good friends, and at least a modicum of success. Drop a note for ‘74! Jeff Hackett

2610 E. Stottler Drive

’04, and then just two more years until he’ll look forward to “joining the shuffleboard crowd”. Not sure that’s what Bruce FRITZSCHE is doing when he’s not instructing at the Peterson AFB aero club but he did say, “there is a good, if not a better, life after the Air Force.” His major news flash was that Bob THOMPSON finally tied the knot in late December, married Cheryl Bell (attorney from Chicago) who is “a real gem”. There was an after-the-Holidays reception where Ed ZERAMBO, Jerry WALLACE, Joe DEBES, and Todd ZEDLICK also got to confirm the change in Bob’s marital status. Wasn’t clear whether Bruce got updated on Rick ODEGARD at the party or through some other channel but Bruce said he thought Rick was Deputy Ops group commander at Mountain Home AFB. “Now the unique aspect of this update is that during the past year Ode has gone though two hip replacements and is the first Air Force pilot to return to flying status with the BHW (Bionic Hips Waiver).” Greg SHERIDAN sent a quick e-mail last month noting that he had also retired next year, back in

in ’97 and is now a sim instructor in the C-17 program at Altus AFB.

CALLING ALL JOCKS. And I do not mean that thing that stayed in the back of your gym locker for four years. As a public service I’m passing along message from Marty Daack (’66) who is involved with project to get all "athletics veterans” to go to website at: http://www.airforcesports.com/local/winners.html and pro-

Gilbert, AZ 85296

ceed as noted there. Wrestlers are asked to also contact Marty directly at

Home; (480) 558-8703

[dakatak@rmi.com].

Office: (480) 891-2734 E-mail: jeffrey.l.hackett@BOEING.COM

AND FOR THE REST OF US THERE’S OUR VERY OWN CLASS WEBSITE. This is my regular reminder to each of you that our class website is truly a remarkable

piece of work and that we all owe Jim CARLSON a huge “attaboy” for continuing

Percent members: 40

OVER THE TOP... THAT’S “TOP’... NOT “HILL”! Will selfishly start with news

from the home front. Nine members of our class, including yours truly, were on

this year’s USAFR 0-6 list. The others were Dave COMMONS, Max DELLAPIA, Steve, KEEN, Pete MARCUZZO, Mike MCCLENDON, Phil METEER, Mike WEIN1NGER, and Fred WHITICAN. At this point I can tell you that we’ll all be pinned-on by the Fourth of July (me one month ahead of Dave... and that’s what really mattered to me) but can’t tell you anything for certain about assignments yet more, I’m sure, in the next article (you’d hope if these guys can get promoted they can manage to write a short e-mail or make a call to the Scribe). THE VALUE IN PLANNING... Yeah, I know what General Eisenhower really said but in the case of our reunion, it turns out that it was valuable in that it gave our committee something to throw in the trash! Reunion Committee deserves an award (or several) for their responsiveness in re-planning this Fall’s get-together after the Mountain West Conference football schedule was (finally) released effectively sabotaging "Plan A”. But now we’re reset for 15 19 November with a home football game and a little more time to prepare for the festivities. Mark WELLS wanted me to be sure to let all of you know that much credit for our ability to replan goes to AOG in general and Jock Schwank in particular. IN THIS CASE YOU’RE FORGIVEN. Not a lot of inputs to pass along, which on this occasion (but not others!) is very much appreciated. Got a couple of e-mails from Bill MURRAY; big news is that he’s on his way to Ogden Air Logistics Center (Hill AFB, UT) to be director of the “Mature and Proven Aircraft” SPO (A-10, T-37 & T-38, and a number of FMS planes to include F-5s, F-4s, OV-lOs, and C-47s). He expects to arrive in early June which I find unfortunate as I’m pretty certain that my promotion will take me away from Ogden (after 12-plus years!) in April or May. In another e-mail, Bill included photo taken while he was at Edwards AFB earlier this year working on a Safety Investigation Board. -

efforts he invests to make it even better and more useful. If you need the URL, give me a call or e-mail me (and as long as you’re contacting me, you might as well give me some inputs for the next article!). WHOOSH! Sorry for the brevity think I gave all I got. And if it was a little under developed I hope you’ll understand that personal/work/USAFR dynamics are working in synergistic and overwhelming fashion right now (note new home address and phone number in the byline) Wow! It really is later than I thought! -

Ernie Woollard 216 E. Goettler St.

y 1 s MSm

Scott AFB, IL 62225-1710 Home: (618) 744-1044

Work: (618) 256-7948 E-mail: evw76@aol.com

Class Website:http: / /www.AFAcademy.com/76 Percent members: 41

'HHnUll’

Hello Friends; I have returned! Please accept my apologies for not publishing a spring update, but due to the exceptionally mild winter here in Illinois, and availability of winter tee times.. .well, there just wasn’t enough time in the day (is that sure some poor excuse, or what?). Anyway, like I said up front, I’m back! The Woollards of Southwestern Illinois have enjoyed the early spring with regular golf and water sports returning to the weekly agenda earlier than originally expected. Pam and I celebrated the completion of our oldest daughter’s first year at the University of Missouri, Columbia.. .Navy ROTC proved to be a tremendous success, both opportunity-wise and of course financially! We’ve also taken another big step this summer; no I haven’t yet estabfished a retirement date, but rather we’ve become boat owners once again. The entire family can now enjoy the lakes of both Illinois and Missouri from the water vice the shore. For me, life in the TACC hasn’t changed much; I’m still working contingency movements, and daily activities certainly haven’t become stale. Our biggest challenge for the rest of this year will be “battling” the White House staff over available strategic airlift support; every election year seems to be the same. Sometimes it’s not too clear who has the priority, the warfighter or the President’s staff... like I said, never a dull moment. One great thing about this location though, is the number of grads and classmates who continually come through our hallowed halls; unfortunately most are just visiting and not looking for a semi-permanent home, or better yet an assignment. I received a short note from Scott ANDERSON not too long ago. He and his wife are settled in the Atlanta area flying for Delta. Scott and Bill WILEY were fortunate enough to share a cockpit during a recent simulator training session... two members of the “Dirty Dozen” reunited once again.

Jim Heald, Dave Lafave, Perry Lamy, Jim Dill, Mike Peters, and Bill Murray Had a nice phone call and am looking forward to a visit sometime soon with Don BYERS. Don still lives in Fresno, CA but gets over to Phoenix on occasion to visit his parents. Still on the 757 with US Airways out of Philadelphia (now there’s a commute) and noted that he sees Duane LODRIGE, Rick BENBOW, Craig FEDDERSON, and Brian GOMES on occasion. Don retired from the California ANG in '97 but manages to somehow stay busy with four teenagers! VIRTUALLY A STAR. With an appropriate eye on his heritage, John KAMBOURIAN’s wife bought a pair of stars at an Army Surplus store on the occathis virtual sion of his promotion to Senior Executive Service in early January rank was pinned on (his bathrobe!) in an informal promotion ceremony held at -

the house. They’re expecting one more overseas assignment (their eighth!) to come

Class of 1975

25th Reunion

USAFA vs. SDSU 15-19 November 2000

Bill Wiley and Scott Anderson brushing up on their skills; Delta Airlines Simulator, Atlanta, Georgia. Craig PUZ and his beautiful bride, Jill, are extremely active in the Washington

They were married last September in Las Vegas.. .Newlyweds! Craig is healthy once again and Jill is pursuing a nurse practitioner masters degree at George Mason University. Congratulations to you both! DC area.

in the TACC. Besides redirecting AMC traffic and keeping the CINC always prop-

erly informed, Bob too has a life in our local community. Bob will be the Scott AFB team captain for this year’s Des Moines Register Annual Great Bike Ride Across

Iowa. About 10,000 riders will participate including former SECAF, The Honor-

able Sheila Widnall. Bob and family are doing great; Bob also reports that Harrison (Hooter) and Trish FREER will be retiring this summer. Drop me a note Harrison and I’ll pass along the new “numbers.” Best wishes to you, Trish, and family. One last note from Bob was the announcement that Pat BURBANK is a new grandpa.

Congrats to you Pat; keep up the good work in Montgomery. Kevin and Dawn MARTIN are finally “hanging them up.” They will be staying in the local area where Kevin is about ready to latch on to the “big one” over in St Louis (no, not fishing in the mighty Mississippi, but rather that six-figure, second career opportunity). If anyone else out there is contemplating retiring shortly, I strongly recommend you contact Kevin. He has made some giant leaps in preparing for “life after the AF.” Jim CROWE was here in March for his annual Reserve tour.

When he’s not involved with the medical service corps, he’s a full-time

firefighter and paramedic in Ohio. Congratulations to Jim and Joan on their recent engagement; Joan is Jim’s former 2-degree sweetheart. However, concerning his Reserve duty, Jim is not sure about this med cell in the TACC; not the cell itself, but rather the coming and going to the tour. Seems the movement from St Louis Lambert Airport and the fact many of the facilities here at Scott are closed

Craig and Jill Puz at the altar, Las Vegas, Nevada. Kim and Laurie Ann WEBER are staying busy both professionally and recreationally on the Flying Bear Ranch in northern California. Kim just upgraded to captain flying the friendly skies of United in the mighty 767. When he’s not working for UAL, the entire family is active with horses and, of course, civilian flying. Thanks for the update Kim. Mick and Tamara ERDLE have successfully made the transition from the frigidity of Alaska to the humidity of Texas. Mick is the director of safety for AETC. He’s got a fairly small directorate with some very capable folks (this allows Mick to get out and “slip the surlies” once in awhile in the still sporty “white rocket”). Hope-

Sunday aren’t truly to Jim’s liking.

Come on Jim, give us another shot. Jim

passes on that he has talked recently with Jim and Sandy MARG. Jim has moved on to the great Northwest where he is the LG for a KC-135 wing. Finally, Cliff and Mary Ellen SIMMONS traveled to Safina, KS for the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Championships with daughter Elizabeth.. ..best regards; Randy SPETMAN please take note (Cliff made me put this in there).

fully, he’s also got some extra time to work on that once-“dreadful” slice. Mick, Tamara, and the boys are all doing just fine. Mick and Tamara’s departure from Elmendorf has made room for Michael and Claudia HOYES. They, believe it or not, moved into the very same house the Erdles left behind. Hopefully the Alaska winter has been good to the Hoyes family. Terry and Karen NEWTON have been on the go since he retired from active duty. Terry has seen more countries as a business consultant than he ever did on active duty. What a life: Japan, Holland, Australia, the list is endless, not to mention the fantasy worlds of Disney and Washington DC. Let me see now Terry, what was that about being a management/business major that you didn’t like? The Newton family is doing great in Monument, send us a post card on your next jaunt abroad. We received a lengthy report from George (Bud) and Mary STUDOR. Bud is still heavily engaged with NASA while both are very strong participants with their local church. If you’re down Houston way, be sure to give them a call or stop on by. Dave and “colonel-select” Kimberly MCELWEE are still living on the outskirts of Denver. Dave commutes to Dallas to fly for Southwest while Kimberly enjoys the good life in the Colorado military community. It sure has been a long time since we shared that table at Willy in “No Loss.” I wonder what ever happened to Jim-Bob Brown? Tim and Nancy CANTWELL are retired and have relocated to nearby St Louis, their true hometown. Tim is the director of development at Christian Brothers High School and is active with the Scott Aero Club. Tim will also be working on that golf swing as soon as school is out for summer. Bob and Sue VAUGHN are also retired and settled permanently in the local area. Bob is now a defense contractor working with FSG. As I mentioned last summer, Dan and Martha BEATTY have relocated to Colorado Springs and HQSPACECOM. I wonder what it must be like to live within sight of the cadet area and not have to march to a single meal? Charlie and Nita VONO are truly enjoying the surf, sand, and tropical breezes in Hawaii. They “uprooted” the family from Utah and moved to “paradise” where Charlie is the HQ CINCPAC Reserve Forces division chief (and they have a house on Hickam too!). Charlie reports that his brother-in-law, and fellow ‘76er, Brent GLINES, is now in Arizona working for Boeing. Don (Waldo) and Paula HALL are resettled in Texas at Randolph where Don is a “gray haired” IP Is that the same as a “gray bearded” IP? He obviously enjoys flying the beloved Tweet (schreeeeeeeeee). Del and Trish CORNALI have recently moved to Los Altos Hills, CA (about an hour south of San Francisco). They are the caretakers of a 1,600-acre wilderness preserve and organic farm. When Del isn’t involved with software engineering contracts from Silicon Valley, he is deeply involved with compiling recipes for their new cookbook. Anytime you’re in the Bay area, be sure to give them a call. Now, as far as updates from Scott, there still are a few of us on active duty. Mike FRICANO is always providing us with reports and reviews concerning military, political, and environmental events across the globe. I’m sure glad someone has the time to keep us all properly informed. Mike passed me the information on our most recent general officer list: Willie SHELTON, Tony PRZBYSLAWSKI, Dave CLARY, and Jack CATTON. Congratulations fellow ‘76ers (now if only you would send me some personnel updates to go with this free sponsorship)! I talked to Lance CHRISTIAN earlier this spring. He’s the OG for the AMC C-130 group at Little Rock. Thanks Lance for helping us out in a pinch with that A-10 redeployment from the desert. Bob NORMAN is our favorite director of Operations here

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Cliff Simmons and DAD; no that’s not Dad, that’s our very own Commandant, Brig. Gen. Mark Welsh. Whew! Hopefully this recap has made up for the March omission. I’ve looked ahead at the 2000 football schedule and another trip to Notre Dame could be on the agenda for this fall, go Falcons! Also, please take note that our 25 th can you believe it, our 25 th reunion is one year away...plan accordingly, let’s have a turnth out just as grand as we did for the 20 Got to run, you know where to reach me.. .fly safe, boat safe, drive safe (make sure the group in front of you is well down the fairway). Have a good one, cheers. ERNIE ,

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If not officially here by the time you read this, summer will be pretty close. I hope everyone had a great last couple of months. As I write this, the cherry biossoms are out in full force in Washington, undeterred by campaign vitriol and the occasional whiff of anthrax emanating from unused and unsafe vaccines. WAXING: I attended the 0-6 pin-on ceremony for Steve SCHWALBE (Ingrid)

yesterday. For many of you, such ceremonies are old hat, but for yours truly it had been awhile. I listened as Barbara Duckworth, the DIA director, read off Steve’s military accomplishments and tracked his career, and I realized how much sacrifice it takes to make a career out of serving the United States. For the most part, these sacrifices go entirely unnoticed, particularly among service members themselves. We (you) simply do not have a basis for comparison to what I now consider a “normal” life. Frequent moves, the lack of job stability, the almost whimsical assignment process these are things that those of us who are now civilians simply shake our heads at. The other characteristic that stands out in the recitation of an average military career is the incredible diversity and richness of experiences that go into a 23-year stint in the Armed Forces. My resume before I left the Air Force is a lot more interesting to read than my resume afterwards. I know that it has made me a better lawyer and, I believe, a better citizen. I hope the rest of you feel the same way when you next stop and reflect. Oh yeah, and congratulations, Steve. It was very well deserved. PERSONALS: Joe and Molly FERRARA were our guests during the holidays. This setting provided an opportunity for the photo you see at the top of the next col-

A very pleasant afternoon in the Michels’ household. Vikki RHODEN wrote to tell me that Bill is working hard for Pratt-Whitney in

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Connecticut at the Advanced Engines Group. The real benefit of the job is that

ing the B-l avionics hardware and software upgrade prior to his planned retirement in November.

Steve notes it is a big program, behind schedule and above exactly what a guy wants just before he retires. Sounds like you are busy Steve but the project is desperately needed, from what I understand. Thanks for the heads up (display, that is). Bob McGRATH (Stephanie), in addition to being a guru at Embry-Riddle in Florida, has started his own consulting firm, Aerospace Systems Research Associates. The indefatigable Duff MUIR (Mary) dropped me a line from the United crew quarters in Denver. He saw Joe MUUS (Nancy) at a new hire party at the training center in Denver in January. Joe is flying 757s out of Denver living in Casde Rock. Lee GUSTIN (Kathy) came through Denver on 777 training. Lee will be flying out of LAX. Finally, Rick PIALET (Rennell) is now finally moved and settled in Monument. Rick is commuting to Denver, doing the airline thing while his family gets used to being in one place for more than a year. Thanks for the update folks; it is still a in to live Colorado. apparently privilege That’s all so far from news central. Give me a call, send me an e-mail or drop me a line for this summer. Be seeing you. cost

Bill heads off to Florida about once a month. I hope he gets to take Vikki, at least during the winter. Vikki also sent along the attached photo of two 77 types push-

ing metal for American, Norm THOMPSON (Mary), on the left and Jim MASKOWITZ (Rita). I am going to assume the aircraft in which this picture was taken is parked at about a 30° angle to the taxiway, otherwise the plane is in a decided right bank and these two guys should be looking out the window. Thanks for the picture Vikki.

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I do not run too many Christmas card type photos, but Steve and Charlotte CAREY had one that was too good to pass up. Prior to heading off to Montgomery, Steve and Charlotte were in Southern California at Rand, thus this picture taken at Mann’s Chinese Theatre. The warlord and his family!

The Birds: Just when you thought it was safe to go outside again, a re-make of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” appears. Thanks to an e-mail to the entire class (thanks for responding guys), I got a complete list (I think) of 0-6 Fall ‘99 Colonels from Steve LISI. So, here goes, all 69 (I didn’t make this number up) of them, and if I miss any, blame Steve: Andy ANDERSON, John ANTHONYJr., Douglas BARLOW, Samuel BARR, Richard BERRY, Thomas BELL, Craig BENDORF, Douglas BENJAMIN, Paul BESSON, Donald BLACKWELDER, Joseph BONIN, Olen BOWMAN, Jeffrey BLAKE, Curtis BROWN Jr., William CHAMBERS, Curtis COOK, Andrew COX, Patrick DAILY, Richard DAVIDAGE, Russell DELUCA, Alan EKREM, Rodney FITZPATRICK, Thomas FOSSEN, David GALLAGHER, Peter GRAY, John GRIMES Jr., Donald HARPER, John HAYES, Steven HINES, Lynn HO TTE R BACK, Thomas HULL, Dennis JEANES, David JONES, George KAILIWAN, Wayne KELLENBENCE, Kenneth KNAPP, Thomas KOPF, Michael KOSTER, Daniel LENTZ, Blake LINDNER, Stephen LISI, Robert MARLIN, David MINTZ, Ronald MITTENZWEI, David MORTE, John MOULTON, Dale NAGY, Ronald NEWSOM, Michael NORRIS, H.D. PHILLIPS, Gregory POSTLUKA, Richard REASER Jr., Mark RICHARDSON, James ROWLAND, Gregory SCHULZE, Steven SCHUMACHER, Charles SHAW, J. Taylor SINK, Thomas SORRELL, Moses STEWART, Danny STEELE, Charles STILES, Gaylen TOVREA, Alexander TRUJILLO, James WHIDDEN, Keith WILKENSON, Michael ZINK, Robert ZIELINSKI, and Anthony ZOMPETTI. Congratulations boys let’s see, you owe me 69 drinks (minimum). By the way, I see a number of prep schoolers, my BCT roommate, some old freshman CS-19 ‘Playboy” squadron mates, a CS-25 mate, and H.D. (I didn’t call you by your first name, but I’ll blame it on AOG mail) PHILLIPS. Previous Birds: Since they sent it, I’ll print it. Kudos to Colonels Jay ELLIS (May ‘99), MarshallWONG(pinsoninApr ‘00), Keith MONTEITH (Apr ‘99), JimRUBEOR (Reserve Aeromedical Wing CC at Scott AFB), A1 MYERS (made 0-6 in summer/ fall ‘98), Bruce “Kid” CURRY (made it last year and is in EUCOM J37), James JACKSON (flying with the OKIES at Tinker AFB and made bird on the AFRCOct ‘99 0-6 board), And Steve SLICK (made colonel on the AF Reserve Oct ‘99 Board). Peace Is Our Profession: An early e-mail from Bo MARLIN (Ann) filled me on nd some of the lucky new 2 lieutenants, oops, I mean new 0-6 colonels from the Oct ‘99 list. Besides Bo (one of many deputy operations group commanders of the th 55 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Offutt AFB); there was Tom SORRELL (Tish) currently employed by USSTRATCOM (that means SAC to all us old guys) at Offutt rd AFB, PJ JEANES (Annette) commanding the 343 Reconnaissance Squadron at Offutt AFB, and Mike ZENK (BJ) commanding the 95 th Reconnaissance Squadron at RAF Mildenhall. Bo says that new colonels are treated as bad a new 2 nd lieutenants (yea, right), thus the reference in the opening line. Congrats, happy PCS (you know you gotta move). PS you owe me extra drinks for reminding me of SAC. Goal (Not) : Air Force soccer great Greg “Not In My Goal” SCHULZE, a "C” Squadron Prep Schooler is another lucky winner in the 0-6 race. He’s Chief USAFE Stan/ Eval and has been flying airplanes (mostly F-15s, I believe) for 19 years. See, even -

Got a nice note from Art WACHDORF (Lorae). It was obviously written by Lorae, who reported that Art “is now a colonel working at the Information Warfare Center at Kelly, where he is very involved in information warfare, whatever that is.” Or

maybe it was just that Art could not say. Lorae also notes that Art “tried to retird’ last summer but that his attempt was rebuffed. I am with you Lorae, I did not know that “they” could refuse to let you retire either. I suspect that will not be a problem when yours truly sends in his notice. Lynn SCOTT (Cynthia) went skiing with my family in Pennsylvania in January. Lynn is a very good skier and a good guy to go skiing with. For one thing, he does not laugh at you when you fall face first losing both of your skis and both of your poles. For another, he shows you all kinds of skiing tips that cause you to fall face first losing both your skis and both your poles. The convergence of these two qualities was immensely entertaining to my children and my spouse. I hope we can make this a regular practice over the next few years. THE ELECTRONIC MAILBAG: John VISSER asks me to again flog the class website, so here is the address for those of you who are irregular readers (is that a function of getting older?): www.usafa.net/1977. For those of you who like to type more, you can use www.netaafag.org/1977. John reports that he has been upgraded to captain at American. He also said that Jim MASKOWITZ (see above) commutes from New Jersey to Boston where he flies MD80s. John also notes that Scott HARROD (Rita) is at AETC at Randolph doing exacdy the same job as a civilian that he was doing when he was on active duty last year. Milt JOHNSON (Jackie) retired in November and is living out in the country in Colorado. Milt reports “like Joe FURY, I now have a beard.” I will leave it to your imagination as to whether Milt has any other attributes like Joe FURY. Steve STOKES (Karen) has moved from the A.F. Research Lab over to the B-l SPO atWright-Patterson. He ismanag-

five-year guys can get promoted. More Bird Stories: Craig BENDORF is chief, Global Attack Mission Area Team at

Langley AFB. At Air War College are H.D. PHILLIPS, Jim WHIDDEN, Don HARPER, and Pete GRAY. James PUHEK is just leaving as chief of the ICBM and Space Launch Division to go to DARPA to be a system program director of the Discoverer II Sat-

ellite Program. Greg POSTLUKA is an F-15 SPO Development System Manager at Wright-Pat. Tony ZOMPETTI is currently remote to Korea. Dale NAGY is the UCSacramento ROTC Detachment commander. Rick REASER is detailed to the State

Department as technical advisor to Ambassador Gail Schoettler who is head of the U.S. Delegation to the World Radio Communications Conference 2000. John HAYES (the phone guy) left Air War College in Jun ‘99 and is now director of Communications and Information at 16 AF at Aviano AB, Italy. Ron NEWSOM works in Treaty and Threat Reductions Division ECJ5 (soon to head it) at EUCOM. Alex -

“Lex” TRUJILLO is in Lima, Peru as the counter drug ops officer. Ken KNAPP is in D.C. with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Retirees: Updating the retired list are John PUFFENBARGER, Sam THERRIEN, and Tom FARRIER. Tim PARKER retired from the Guard last year and is flying international routes for Delta out of Atlanta.

Inflation: Remember those rings we bought for approximately $400 back in 1978? Well the class of 2001 is paying nearly $2,000. Yipes!

Anthrax Update: Colonel “Taco” GILBERT, Wing CC at DOVER AFB, is still making the majors in Delaware take their shots, whether they like it or not. Paris War College (?): Sounds like a boondoggle to me. Wayne KELLENBENCE reports that the rent is cheap and the beer cold at War College in Paris. I hope that’s Paris, France, and not Parris Island, Wayne.

Stay Well: Steve FIKAR, out of the AF some 13 years now, is a partner in a softdevelopment firm in NicevOle, FL. However, his reason to drop me an email has a more important purpose. Steve reminds us all that as we age (who me?) that we should all get regular medical checkups. You see, Steve was diagnosed with leukemia in 1998 and now thankfully is in remission. His early and proper checkup was essential to early diagnosis and remission. So, see a doctor regularly and remember as Steve says “If you think it can’t happen to you, guess again”. Keep you chin up Steve, and thanks. You Might Be A Former 78er If: Not only did you have to order your car without a quad stereo 8-track/cassette/CD player, but also without radial tires. You might just open the window and listen to the “hum” thus mistaking it for a stereo. Kudos to job-hunting Jim ARNOLD for that remembrance. AF-NAVY Football Game: Jim ARNOLD also passed on a visual acquisition of classmates Rick DEVEREAUX (who had an “A” jacket that is unbuttonable don’t we all) and Dave ESTEP (he thinks) while attending the AF-Navy game this past fall. Chalk up a win for AF despite the players trying real hard in the fourth quarter to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Remembrance: New LTC (in the AF Reserves, as of October 1, 1999) Larry KRAUSER passed on a remembrance of him and Roger HAGE flying together in the 490th TFS (50 th TFW at Hahn AS, West Germany). Evidently, Roger scared him out of a perfectly good airplane. By the way, lawn darts (F-16s) are not perfectly good airplanes; they were dropping out of the sky when I was stationed (also) at Hahn AS, West Germany as Detachment 14, 31WS/CC. Kool Kontest Winner: Although it was a close contest between the two entries received, the winner is LTC John “Slide Rule” HICKS who while in an engineering department just can’t seem to find a computer anywhere and has to resort to the older, outdated, outmoded technology of a Teledyne Post Slide Rule. The only problem,he needs bi/tri/quad focals to read it. The runner up, due mostly to quantity not quality, was Basic Cadet J. E. ARNOLD, 780186, D Squadron, C Flight. Parting Bird Shot (Or Maybe A Smart Salute): Well, the birds won’t get me as I’m hunkered down in my house, windows boarded up, flak jacket and helmet on, my bird dog Snoopy at the ready, with my shotgun loaded with double OO buck shot. So, bring on the birds. Remember, it won’t be long until we have to pause for the theme from “Patton” (next edition BG speculation). Bahaska sends. ware

Tony HANEY is now OG / CC at Grand Forks as of March. Lenue GILCHRIST flies both B-Is for the GA ANG and 747s for UAL. Married with kids aged five and nine. I still remember getting my bell rung by Lenue in boxing class. A Wing Open

boxing champ sparring partner. What a resume entry for me. John NOTESTEIN wrote and sent the photo below of him and Jim FLICKINGER in their UAL 737.

Jim checked out as captain last year and lives in Indianapolis trying to support his Harley habit. John has been w/ UAL for three years now and lives w/ wife in Kansas

City, MO where he also flies A-lOs for the Reserves. They are both based in

ORD. Thanks for the letter, John!

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Greetings, ‘79ers. I’m in San Juan, Puerto Rico on a layover w/AAL. I wrote my last two articles from Sao Paulo, Brazil, so my seniority must be kicking in. It’s been eight months since the reunion, but my first chance to say “Great Job” to Mark REID and the gang. The 20 th was fantastic. Thanks for the outstanding effort. Have you signed on to plan the 25 th ? Thought so. I have tons of guys to write about, so sit back and enjoy. Steve LEPPER went from the Exec for the #1 JAG to being the chief of the AF Executives Issues Team. They look for controversial stories and cut them off at the pass early. If you see something out there, call Steve early. Also, his oldest just got her USAFA appointment. Dave HARTLEY (AAL F-100 CA ORD) reports that all is well. The family moved to Illinois but he still commutes to MacDill three-four days a week to work at SOCOM HQ in the Air Branch. Steve MATHEWS (AAL 727 CA Mia) refuses to answer my calls so I won’t even talk about him. Ken KRAAK (SWA BAL) is officially engaged to the girl he was drooling all over at the reunion (Annie). Date set? Ray SANDS and Marlene are still going strong in Orlando. Ray runs an all-sports radio station w/ other endeavors on the side. John DUHAMEL is back from the missing list. He liked Eielson so much that when he retired as the Dep LG, he stayed! Bought a home in North Pole, AK. Was hired by a contract services outfit that bids on military contracts. Loves cross country skiing and even has a taxidermy company on the side. Pete CHENAILLE is still doctoring kids in the Northwest. Was told on his birthday that he had made 0-6. Congrats. Jan JOUAS left his 52FWOG/CC job in Germany and is now at J-5 (Plans) at the Pentagon. Juice was one of many featured in Code One magazine (Oct ‘99 issue) relating his experiences in the F-16 over Kosovo. Nice article. Many of our classmates e-mailed inputs and I sincerely thank them for taking the time. I hope my‘editing’will be worthwhile and informative. Here goes. John CARPENTER and wife, Holly, renewed their vows at USAFA during the reunion. John still consults for British Nuclear Fuels and travels extensively. Sal COLLURA (Shaw AFB OG/CC F-16CJs) was featured in Air Force Magazine (Nov ‘99) in an article about the SEAD mission. Gary HARRIS recently reports that he has retired from the TX ANG andnowfliesw/ Delta (MD-11FO). Finished with 2,979Viper hours. He, Brian KELLY, Bruce BINGLE, Mike GARBER, Dennis HILLEY, and Jack HUMPHREY attended Jeff McCHESNEY’s AF retirement ceremony last Nov. Jeff is now VP of Ops for Atlas Air. Jeff GOWEN works in Fayetteville, NC for Cubic Applications writing training manuals for the DOD. A special ops manual he wrote was accepted by the Joint Staff. Good job. He relays that Tom FERNANDEZ is a policeman in San Diego and also an Army PSYOP Battalion CC; that Wayne PEPIN recently retired as an A-10 SqCC at Pope; and that he sees Bryan ENGLISH frequently at loci FBOs. Thanks, Jeff. 68

Mike GIPSON retired in Dec ‘99 and got on w/ SWA out of PHX Was in training during the reunion so he missed it and regrets it! Still living in Las Vegas w/ wife and two boys. Scott CHIMELSKI took early retirement in ‘96 and works for Lear Siegler as a T-37 sim instructor at Del Rio. Mark ROBIN reports that he flies a Hummer in the LA ANG (an ALO job for us knuckleheads), is staying until 2006, and that he is a 777 FO w/ Continental. Dave SMITH writes that he retired in Jul ‘99 and started w/ SWA the month prior. He’s living in Tucson and is happy w/ life. Dave finished his career as CC of the Trng Sqdn at Davis Monthan. Rick NEWMAN took the 15-year retirement plan a while back after having flown KC-135s mostly. Says he ranched for awhile then moved back to upstate Michigan near K.I. Sawyer. Family enjoys dog-sledding near Lake Superior. Steve SAGUE writes that he has retired from B-52s at Barksdale and is w/ SWA out of Chicago. Steve is discovering that the commuting lifestyle is complicated. He boarded a flight awhile back to Dallas, got all comfortable in first class, and then found out that he was heading to Philly! Finally made it home the next day. What a story. Greg SMITH retired last year and went to work w/ Booz-Allen & Hamilton as a job consultant. The company does work for all sectors of the gov’t. His plan is to stay in the D.C. area w/ wife and seven-year-old girl. Mark GIGLIO answered my call for help. Reports that he is w/ US Airways in PIT. He, wife, and six-year-old boy are adjusting to ciwie life up north. Neil SCHOON retired w/ 20yrs, one month, one day of service and then took the family to Germany for two weeks of traveling. Was hired by Boeing to work classified space activities in COS and travels a lot. Miles TRUMBLE retired and entered a seminary in Boston. He is now an associate pastor in Nashua, NH. Will graduate in 2001 w/ a master’s in Divinity. Best of luck, Miles. Bob TETTELBACH writes that he retired in Apr ‘98 and stayed in the D.C. area with his new career field. He manages 10 analysts as the South Regional Manager for Gartner Measurement, a services company that sells to the commercial and public sectors. Jeff SHIELDS reports that after teaching in the T-38 sim for awhile, he was hired by NWA (MSP 727 FO). Jim JIMENEZ turned down his 0-6 slot and retired as a T-38 SqCC (Columbus). He did a contractor job first but just signed on w/ Atlas Air to fly 747s. Jim relays that Mike CUSANELLI works as a T-38 instructor at Columbus and that Delaine CLARK is flying T-37s there as “a gray beard.” Thanks for the e-mail, Jim. We trust that you will not let the VP job go to McChesney’s cranium at Atlas! Mike WATSON left Nellis in Sept and moved Bonnie and the boys to Phoenix where he started his next life w/ USPA-IRA. They live in Glendale and are loving it. Mike saw Jon FAGO at the Luke BX over New Years as Jon was in town to watch the Fiesta Bowl. Jon’s still with the Nebraska ANG flying KC-135s. Mike and I played a round of golf in Feb at the Luke golf course. We picked cart #79. and a down hill putt on 18 for a ‘79’ for me slid just wide right! I thought I had it! Mike, I had a great time. Thanks. Joe RENIS retired and moved all to his farm near Traverse City, MI. Was then hired by Frontier (737 FO) and now commutes to DEN. Tim HOY wrote as he headed to the Offensive Air Section for 9AF/CENTAF in Jan. Planning some bombing missions if Saddam goes stupid again. George McBRIDE retired and relocated to Milwaukee. Spent AF career in C.E. and is now a construction manager for the department store chain, Kohl’s. Invites all to come by up north and say hi. Ed ZANOWITZ left his Viper and is now w/ SWA out of BAL. Has seen Denny HUGO, Reed SCHOTANUS, and Don HUNSUCK on SWA trips. Ken TEBRINK (SWA PHX) retired at year 17, and spent a year in airline purth gatory w/ Continental Express. He, wife and three kids live in ABQ. Says the 30 is on his calendar already. But, Ken, our next is the 25th! Brian KELLY retired in ‘95 and is a senior manager for Deloitte & Touche LLP. Is hoping for partner status

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this year. Good luck! He works in Manhattan and commutes in from Connecticut. Wife and three daughters are great. Mike GLENN (NWA DC9 CA) is still the eligible bachelor and transferred to MSP in Feb. MarkTURBERVILLE reports from sunny Alaska that the salmon start running in June and if you have never been to Alaska, you are missing out. Mark is the 11AF chief of Safety at Elmendorf AFB but he gets tagged quite often to go to the desert. Seems Mark has missed three Christmases at home due to a rotation schedule that has yet to be friendly. Says that Saudi is not hell, but it is only a local phone call away. Also says he may volunteer for one last tour w/AETC before retiring. One remote and four overseas tours in his career. Pat and Caidin love Alaska but spent the holidays in Virginia with family. I saw Dale BURTON at the O’Club at Nellis last year as Dale was then the Aggressor Sqdn CC. Dale has since moved on to the luxury flying of United and had planned on moving to Denver. Jon BOX retired and now works in Unmanned Systems at Littleton TASC since May. He and family now live in northern Virginia. Gary BURG relays that he and family live in Spokane. He’s a DC-10 sim instructor for FedEx. Heck of a commute to MEM, Gary. He also has a leadership development consult business in Spokane that keeps him busy. Brian DOBBERT retired in Dec ‘99 but started w/ UAL (727 FE) out of ORD while on terminal leave. Staying and commuting from Indiana. Phil DAVIS sent a nice letter and tells all that he retired early (‘94) and started his own agricultural equip business in Wisconsin. In ‘98 he went to work for John Deere as a project manager for “producdon planning and execution.” He and family just left France where he had worked in Orleans showing a French team how to install the software he is responsible for. Sounded like a great time in France. It seems that Dave BOWLING has had a very interesting life after retirement (‘94). He instructed in B-52s, T-37s, and T-41s in his career, and in ‘95 took a job as a safety investigator w/the NTSB. He investigated the TWA 800 tragedy (1 of 200) and the crash of golfer Payne Stewart’s airplane in South Dakota. He says his new career is extremely fulfilling as he has seen through 23 recommendations that have affected aviation safety in the U.S. Relays that if any of you are looking for a change, look him up at the NTSB. His 240SX sits at the gov’t center in Illinois. Thanks for the response, Dave. I hope we don’t meet on a business setting any time. Ever!

My fellow Arkansan, Phil FINCH (NWA 747), is keeping busy in Batesville, AR. Seems Phil added some pigs to his farm last year to compliment the cows, horses and chickens; the city tried to annex his farm; Phil fought city hall, and won! Phil

getting the real thing.” On their youngest: “We’re working on the basics with Jess, like taking his clothes off before jumping in the tub. He does a good impression of Tim the Toolman Taylor. He got into the five-gallon bucket of paint and proceeded to give the house a Binford paint job before anyone could stop him.”

The Eisbergs on a warm Alaska day.

June (VANHORN) (Bob+4) LINDNER continues to homeschool. “We are doing hands-on experiments—pendulums, electricity, and magnetism. Some of them even work!” They moved to Randolph so Bob could command the 12th Mission Support

Sqdn instead of to Omaha, where they planned to retire. They seem to have made the best of things, including collecting a menagerie of pets and a horse to keep them even busier. Chuck (Net+4) MILLIGAN will likely be wearing civvies when you read this. The AF wanted to send him to Alabama, out ofhis career field (CE), seven hours from Net finishing her degree, away from a great church, with a high school senior daughter not to mention the basement was almost completed. Enough was enough; they’ll stay in the Springs. Scott (Jan+2) CARROTHERS continues to feed and water the two boys while Jan plays doctor with Kaiser. “Life in Hawaii is, well, life in Hawaii. Actually, it’s probably pretty much like life wherever you are but without the cold, laundry, school, cook, work, sports, housework, whining about homework, begging for Pokeman cards and accessories, time-outs, fighting siblings, threats of throwing away the aforementioned Pokeman articles, and we even made it to the beach once or twice (despite complaints of it’s boring, there’s nothing to do, I’m hungry, when are we going home, and can’t we stay just a little while longer?). —

president of the anti-annexation committee. Still hunting as much as possible. We missed your big slice at the reunion golf tourney, Phil. Thanks for the letter ! Greg SVESKA (AAL S80 CA) is loving the life as a dad to his beautiful girl, Brooke, in Texas. Greg still flies C- 130s for the TX ANG but says his retirement from the ANG is set for Sept ‘00. Bill BLANCHARD wrote and says that he is still looking for the right after-retirement job. No rush. Just taking his time. John SUSALLA (NWA 757 FO) had an interesting trek last year. Seems that his brother is the captain of a U.S. Navy destroyer and John was able to ride w/ him from Bermuda to Virginia on the boat. Took two days and gave John an even greater appreciation for flying and the AF. As for me, I took over my ANG sqdn (AR ANG—Flying Razorbacks) last Aug and moved the family to quaint Ft Smith, AR. We are right at the foot of the Ozarks off of 1-40, so if anyone ever passes through, look for low-flying F-16s and was even the

follow them to the field. Daren and I would welcome any and all visitors. We should

be here for quite some time. The commute to DFW is a breeze. Call! Since this seems to be the season for polls of the most ludicrous kind, I recently took my own little straw poll through the wonders of the Internet. I discovered that ‘79ers prefer Bush over McCain, the NFL over the NBA; that we rooted for the Rams in the Super Bowl; and that we thought that the Class of 77 had their stuff together more so than the Class of 78. Margin of error who knows and who cares, right? Well, that is all for this guy. I hope you enjoyed reading my novel. Thanks again to all who contributed. Without your inputs, I would have been lost. Everyone update your info at the AOG! Brian Koechel is up next. Bkoechel@aol.com. 3714 241st Court SE, Issaquah, WA 98029-6592. Work: (425) —

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The Carrothers family cooling down at Yosemite. Ann MOORE is our class FAA rep and drilling Reservist. From what I was able to

tell, her work in Y2K compliance paid off (at least / had no problems getting from point A to point B). Kurt (Sharon+3) GREEN stays busy with ATC Leasing of Kenosha, WI and is in Mexico about two weeks each month. Sharon, when not shuttling the kids to Scouts and soccer, works with the Girl Scouts by going into junior highs and giving girls assertiveness training. Anne (MARTIN) (Chuck) FLETCHER are hoping for an end to their house building this year after two years of effort. Anne is bouncing back after finding she had asthma and then separating a sacroiliac joint —

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If nobody told you, we’re having a reunion! The dates are 18-22 Oct. The football game will be vs. New Mexico. Tom MABRY and crew have done a great job so far, especially given the constraints they’ve had to work with (particularly the late

football schedule). Mega fun is planned, folks! Make sure you continue to stay in touch and check out our class web site often at http://usafa80.tripod.com. On that web site (as well as the mailings you should have received) is a list of “lost souls” that need to be found before the reunion. Help us. Finally, get folks to join the AOG. You know the cost has been worth it (shucks, just getting to read all about our friends in Checkpoints is a hoot!); so convince others as well. So that you can chat with your long lost friends about something they are up to, I’ll continue to tell you what’s happening in their lives. To this end, I have a few

of your holiday cheer letters to summarize. Not all of them came to me directly, but I don’t mind getting secondhand cards: Dean (Carla+4) EISBERG continues to have the most hilarious Christmas letters as he recounts their adventures near Anchorage. Dean’s still with Customs. “He seized more counterfeit Beanie Babies than dope, so you ‘Garage Salers’ out there can rest assured you’re more

about the ordeal for New England Windsurfing Journal and was paid for it! A highlight for the year was a trip with her parents to Kenya and Tanzania. Doug (Teresa+2) OWENS has moved to Barksdale. I can tell they’ve been on the road a lot since this is their oldest son’s third high school. Teresa’s back after a

ruptured disc and is out of the house getting another math degree and teaching credentials. The boys are into sports and driving. Doug’s finding it hard to believe it was 20 years ago that he checked into Columbus AFB. Some things repeat themselves: He again has a bass boat. Janet (LIBBY) (Craig/Wolf+1) WOLFENBARGER are still at Wright-Pat; Janet in the B-2 program and Wolf in

charge of the ACC office there. Karen (COLE) (Mike 77+3) SELVA is hoping for a joint assignment after Mike’s done with AWC. She’s still at Peterson. The oldest is at CU Boulder and the other two children are involved in... everything. When Kathy CONLEY and Mark FARAONE aren’t focused on son Luke, they ply

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their respective trades; Kathy’s at the Pentagon and Mark continues “his weekly sleep-deprivation trips to Rome, Nice, Brussels, Munich, Athens, Istanbul, etc.”

Chris (Cindy+3) GOLOB filled their letter with mostly basketball talk; kids playing, Dad coaching, Mom cheering. He’s looking forward to our 20th: “Hopefully, it’ll go better than the 10-year reunion. Saddam Hussein threw a war and all us Reservists were invited.” Steve and Allene (DOWDEN) SALECK and their basketball team plus one (that’s six!) lead full, exciting lives that mostly revolve around the kids from a senior in high school to a first grader. (Since I’m one of six, I know something of the fun they must have.) Steve flies for SWA in Phoenix and they get around to visit friends and family as often as possible. They were looking forward to the New Year “and the slow death of everything Pokeman!” E-mail updates are coming fast and furious as we approach “The Day.” I’m also getting a handful of new e-mail addresses each week, which is fabulous. Keep spreading the word. Jeff “JC” (Mimi+4) CAMPBELL tracked me down from LA where he’s a contracts manager at SAIC; Mimi is a sales mgr at a metals distributorship. Jeff “recently emerged from a serious battle with cancer that left me wheelchair bound. You might say I was bloodied but not broken. In any event, we have overcome that hurdle and are back to the everyday grind (work, kids, and bills)

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we discovered is really a blessing.” Mary Jane “MJ” (VAN VALKENBURG) (Wayne 78) KELLENBENCE “left the AF back in ’85, stayed at home

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with my three sons for a few years, started teaching math at community colleges in 1990, and then started teaching 8th grade algebra. We’re currently stationed in Paris, France. Wayne’s an exchange student at Ecole Militaire—France’s version ofWar College. (Yes, we did spend New Year’s Eve at the Eiffel Tower! It’s just a few

minute’s walk from our apartment!)” Peggy (WALKER) and Chris CUELLAR have likely transplanted their three sons from Phoenix to Virginia by the time we read this. Peggy is shifting to the B777 and Chris to the B767 with UAL out of Dulles. The move is so they don’t have to commute to work. Chris is still an L.O. for the Zoo, but I question his abilities since #1 son is going to attend USNA. They say, “The Air Force vs. Navy football games will give new meaning to interservice/interfamily rivalry.” Here’s a first: Ed HERLIK is a Reservist teaching the core Am Gov’t course at the Zoo. From the best intel in the industry, Avn Week & Space Tech gave one of its Laurels to a three-man team of which CD MOORE and Steve RAINEY are two. Among other things, they “resisted external pressures to cut corners, while pro-

viding unprecedented daily visibility into test team activities, successes and problems and... continually demonstrated the Raptor’s impressive performance and combat capabilities.” Ed GOGGINS was found at Miramar recently as he deployed with his Reserve F-16 squadron to duke it out with the Marines. Jay (Susan+3) McFADYEN zipped an update on the life of a high-power lawyer. Now with Honeywell, due to a merger, Jay is valuable enough for them to let him stay in Southern California and continue the government contracts and international trade compliance work from there. “In my spare time, I have learned to play roller hockey and now play in a Monday night men’s league. It’s great fun and good exercise for an old coot.” This might be old news real soon, but our space-jumpin’ gal, Susan HELMS, was temporarily taken off space station training and assigned to a quick notice shuttle flight. “Let’s just say my life continues to be rather surreal.” She’s still scheduled to be on the second increment of the space station, “which will be deployed in early 2001 (by today’s schedule, and we all know how accurate that is)." Steve LAUSHINE was somewhat busy not too long ago. Seems he got two DFCs in a short period of time for piloting the helicopter that rescued the F-117 pilot and, two months later, the F-16 pilot shot down during the bash in Serbia. The article I read mentions the words “harrowing” and “grueling”—you know, a typical ca-

det kind of day. I like how Steve put it: “Obviously, it’s gratifying to finally get to do the job. It’s what we spend years training and preparing for and it’s tremendously

rewarding when you see it pay off.” Brian MARSHALL is serving as director, System Support for the National Missile Defense Program in Huntsville, AL and is pleasantly surprised at the area and community. If you’re taking your child to Space Camp, look him up. It’s amazing how fast my AT&T e-mail system improved here on this island when I found out that Brad HIGGINBOTTOM runs Customer Care Operations for AT&T’s Worldnet

Self-serve whine. I’m not trolling for compliments here but I think it’s important (well, self-serving anyway) to note that instead of guzzling free United Air-

lines booze, your scribe is scribbling this column on a rickety tray table at 35,000 ft. Alas, this apparent self-sacrifice is due not to dedication but to the highly developed procrastination skills that were learned the hard way at our alma mater. That and the insistence of my pitiless editor that a deadline is just that where do -

they get guys like this? News from Old Blighty. About every fourth day I see a wire report noting that Air Force jets have bombed another hapless radar site in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. What used to be big news has gotten routine for the media, but I’m sure it’s anything but for John FAGNANT and other ‘81ers at RAF Lakenheath. John’s there th flying F-15Es as DO of the 48 OSS. Mark LUIKEN commands the 48* while Warth ren HENDERSON commands the 49 Fighter Squadron also F-15Es until he departs for senior service school this summer. Kenric SMITH is the assistant ops officer in the 49*. These guys have logged lots of combat time in the last year on -

both Operations Northern Watch in Iraq and Allied Force in Kosovo. My Hero. Bill “Gonzo” GONZALEZ is a scribe’s hero, sending a jam-packed email updating the ’81 crowd at Luke. Bill spent a career in fighters and is comth manding the 56 Training Squadron. He and Margaret have three kids, 16, 14, rd and 8. Another longtime fighter guy at Luke is Rob TOPP, commanding the 63 Fighter Squadron Rob and Kathy have three kids. Wade JOHNSON is ops officer in the 308* fighter squadron, awaiting a squadron command; he and Cathy have three children. John USTICK (again, Kathy what is this?) is ops officer of the also two kids. Jose SALINAS (Karen) is flying F-16s with the Arizona 310* FS Guard in Tucson and also has been issued his regulation two children. Bill had dinner a few months ago with Duane DICK (Michelle + 2), who’s working for a computer firm in Colorado Springs, and A1 GREGORY, who’s flying the 757/767 for Delta and F- 16s at Luke with the Reserves. Finally, Todd DENNING commands the F-16 division at the Weapons School, having taken over for Craig FRANKLIN. A World Turned Upside Down. Just because we got past the Y2K problem without catastrophe doesn’t mean the apocalypse isn’t upon us. Want proof? The most popular person among cadets at ol’ Aluminum U. these days is... the Commandant. What are these kids thinking? The comm, BGEN Mark Welsh, 76, has apparently parlayed a common-sense approach and a knack for straight shooting into a sterling reputation among the dinks go figger. His speech to the Wing was featured in Airman magazine, but I first read it at www.edodo.com, an independent web site established by grads and devoted to our alma mater (full disclosure: I have no affiliation with eDodo except as an occasional reader). The site pubfishes a monthly electronic alternative to the paper Dodo we all recall, which like -

its pulp alternative is sometimes hilarious, sometimes lame, and sometimes just downright obscure to us old timers (eDodo regards our time at the Zoo as the “brownshoe days”), but it’s almost always worth a look. There’s also a database of

folklore stories apparently managed by one of our classmates (mysterious nom de cyber- Simon), and a bulletin board for a running commentary on things USAFA. Comments there are largely uncensored, so it’s not for everyone, but some may find it worth a look and an interesting complement to the AOG’s excellent web site at www.aog-usafa.org. Updates. Heard from Jan (WILEY) and Mike DOWNS they’re in Lake City, FL. Mike’s a 737 first officer with USAir flying the Caribbean out of Baltimore, and they’re keeping busy with their three kids. Mike’s also written a children’s riddle book that’s close to publication; Jan wasn’t busy enough so she’s now coaching soccer in her spare time. -

internet service! “It’s an exciting job with a lot of challenges, but I don’t get to look at the world upside down too often. I have three kids and am a councilman in

Bound Brook, NJ, my hometown. We had a bad flood last September so I've spent a lot of time working on flood relief and a redevelopment plan for the town.” Don (Teresa+3) NEAL is now the special counsel for the Texas State Comptroller as well as an IMA Reservist cop. They just had another daughter and “when Grace graduates from high school, I can go straight to retirement.” Justin CHRETIAN left the AF in ’89 after flying F-4s. “Went to George Wash. U Law School in D.C. and now work as a trial attorney for the Dept of Justice. I represent the U.S. (including the

AF) in aviation litigation across the country.” We have a new doctor in the house: Dr. Debra SENN is a clinical psychologist.

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along the way. Anyway, I have several offers for practices and corporate work so now I am in the job selection phase. I am really looking forward to a vacation and I can’t think of a better way than to spend it with my treasured friends and fellow classmates from ’80.” Finally, for those of you who lettered in wrestling, Marty DAACK (’66) would like you to contact him: dakatak@rmi.com. Reach Out XIX. As you can see from the Roman numerals, I’ve been trying to get you to find some of the folks that we haven’t seen nor heard from in a while. Some end up not being so lost; some are still deep in the muck. I won’t list any new names this time, but I do want to reiterate the need to find the folks Tom identified to us. Thanks gang. Oh, and UCKA LUCKA CHING! ...

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Jan (Wiley) Downs, with Thomas, Amelia, and Joseph. Had brunch a few weeks ago with Mike and Rosa FLORES and their two lovely children. Mike and Rosa both have been with the FAA for eight years; Mike’s also a pol-mil officer and Lt Col in the Reserves, and is putting the uniform back on for a year at ICAF starting this summer. Mike reports that Mickey MCDONALD works for Boeing in Plano, TX. Rick and Barb (CHAPMAN) MARTIN and their four kids five in the D.C. area; Mike’s in J-5 at the Pentagon. I received a touching note from Bret and Susan HYDE. Bret’s fighting a difficult

battle against ALS and they appreciate the many thoughts, prayers, e-mails, and visits. If you’d like to pass on a greeting, their e-mail is Hydebs@aol.com. Bobby RENAUD wrote from Louisville, where he’s a 747 first officer for UPS. He and

checked in to tell us he’s living in Bentonville AR (home of Wal-Mart!). He manages his family’s ranch and estate when he’s not tearing around in his fast jet (F-16?). Pubfished author Sue GRANT dropped by to update her e-mail address and let me know

and Bobby’s in the Reserves as a

that she has a couple new books coming out. Once a Pirate, a time-travel novel, was

liaison officer for USAFA.

out in mid February, and Star King, a romantic sci-fi adventure, will be out sometime

Paul Bunt is also flying for UPS, out of Miami. We know this from Joe ZEIS who graduated from ICAF and is now deputy commandant of the USAF Test Pilot

in the Fall. You can read about both of them on her website, www.bigfoot.com/~susan-

Diane have two children

Cherie and Phillip

School. Joe gets to fly all kinds of aircraft from the F-15 and F-16 to a B-25 (as in WWII you know, the Big One). Bob ARBACH is also at Edwards commanding the 416 th Flight Test Squadron, testing the F-16. Greg WALSH is a 767 first officer flying out of New York City but with a Colleyville, TX address. He’s got two sons, Cal and Luke, and is involved with the USAFA soc-

grant. She did a book-signing at a number of D.C-area military bases in March, and Julie (HUGHES) RYAN sent me a quick note to let me know that Once a Pirate “is well written, imaginative and entertaining.” She went on to say that it is “also stimulating, but that goes with the genre.” Bottom fine? Lots ‘o fun. Steve BRAGADO told me that he’s at Schriever AFB CO, working as chief of Group Stan/Eval for satellite operators.

He sends word that Joe DHILLON is at

Phil and Lori SWANSON are at Altus but

USSPACECOM in the JAG’s office, and Delane AGUILAR fives in Alexandria when

bound for D.C. in July when Phil starts ICAF. They’re living on four bucolic acres in Oklahoma and hoping to find something similar in Virginia -1 know just the spot but it’s a long commute from the North Carolina border. Shirley (HILSGEN) LOCKIE sent a real mail (actual handwriting!). She’s a family practice physician and chief of the medical staff at Tinker. Husband, Roy Kring, is

he’s not counting beans on the Air Staff. Steve said that Mike HELTON separated over 10 years ago and is a DoD contractor living in Centreville VA. Scot SHIER, instant celebrity as an instant father of five, sent me his Christmas letter and photo,

cer program and its alumni association.

an emergency medicine physician. Shirley stays in touch with Amy RUSSELL, who’s a United pilot flying out of Dulles.

along with a couple articles concerning his quints, now five years old. You can read all of them and get more details on the web site, but suffice to say that everyone’s doing well. Andy “Buzz" PARRISH sent an e-mail from Seymour Johnson, where he’s the 336th Fighter Squadron’s DO. Andy says that Tony LAZARSKI, Steve JARVIS, Jon SUTTER and Ken GARRISON are there with him. Sounds like all the boys who were in Alaska a year or so ago have moved to Seymour! And speaking of Alaska, Brad DODD is the F-15E Sq Ops O at Elmendorf.

Jud KNAPLUND updated his e-mail address and wrote to tell me there’s a new addition to his family. Milana Isabel Dool Knaplund was born last July, and makes

number five for the Knaplund household. You can see a picture of Jud (well, the back of his head anyway) and Milana on the web site. Click on “Updates”, then

Shirley (Hilsgen) Lockie and husband Roy Kring, twins Randy and Ryan. I ran into/saw Ken HASEGAWA the other day in Los Angeles; he’s been working on the Space-Based Infrared satellite system at L.A. AFB but is headed to Mun’gum’ry for Air War College this summer. Gregg MONTIJO is an ops officer in a fighter squadron at Davis-Monthan. With him in Tucson are Jake JACOBY and Scott ALEXANDER. Greg VERSER recently departed for USAFA to work in the Aero squadron. Gregg ran into Dan FLOREANI in Boise, where he’s commanding the Guard’s 190 th Fighter Squadron. He also ran into Pat ROSS, who’s flying A-10s with the Batde Creek, Michigan Guard and airliners with Delta. Hey SCHOLL Bother. When I finished reading Dave SCHOLL’s Christmas letter, I had to lay down and take a nap, so exhausting is his life. (This was a model Christmas letter, by the way humorous, limited to a page, and no mention of any relatives’ surgery.) Dave and Shelley celebrated their first full year together and a productive one it was with William Bradford Scholl’s arrival this January. When he wasn’t falling through garage ceilings and tearing his ACL skiing with Jim ZILLY, Dave was in 757/767 school in Atlanta and remodeling the house, which forced Beef and Ginger HADDAD to take them in at Thanksgiving. I hesitate to report on Dave’s trip to Chicago with Jim AGEE and Sean BISHOP to shop for dolls at the American Girl Store what’s that about? (Well, maybe their daughters were involved too bad my notes are in checked baggage.) Calling all Webheads. A class as impressive as our own really should have a web site. If there are any computer geeks out there who feel qualified and inclined to take the job on, please let me know (Terry SZANTO volunteered Pat LEE but Pat’s wise to this and refuses to return my phone calls). Scribe Castigated, Reforms. Your scribe was severely disciplined by his gruff editor for last issue’s excessive length, so in order to avoid losing the knuckles on my other hand, I’ve vowed to keep this column acceptably short. But don’t let that deter you from sending those cards, letters, e-mails, and pictures (if electronic 300 dpi minimum). If you’re changing assignments this summer, don’t hesitate to include me on your change of address list. Until then, may all be well and happy. -

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Hello Redtags! Lots of good news to pass on this quarter, so let’s get going! First off, the website (www.usafa82.org) survived the transition to different web hosting company in late January. From your standpoint, everything stays the same (except for possibly faster access), but from mine, I lose a couple headaches. First, the new site is about $7 cheaper per month. But more importantly, I don’t have to put up with the old company’s buffoonery like Y2K glitches resulting in billing my credit card 21 times for the Jan-Mar quarter, to the tune of almost $1,600 in excess charges! I wouldn’t have minded so much if they’d have been interested in clearing it up quickly, but it took a month and a half. Am I whining? Sorry! On to the real news! Dan SHEWMAKER, Guard pilot with the 184 th Fighter Sq at Fort Smith AR,

the Oct-Dec 1999 button. Finally, click on Jud’s name. You’ll enjoy the pictures! Chaplain Greg TATE checked in from Fairchild, which is his second tour as a chaplain after being ordained in 1996. He’s assigned to the survival school, and just so that he could fully appreciate the hardships, they made him complete the survival course again! Talk about suffering in the name of the Lord... Greg had tours at Sheppard and Riyadh before going to Fairchild last year. Bryan BRANBY sent me his Christmas letter (see the website) and alerted me to the USAFA’s “Terrazzo Cam” website. If you long for a view out Fairchild Hall looking towards the Cadet chapel, surf to www.usafa.af.mil/tcam and relive those old times. Dave KRUEGER checked in to update his e-mail address, and to let me know that the picture I have of Rod LAMBERT in the “Centurions” section of the website was definitely pre-graduation. In the photo, Rod was sitting on a motorcycle, overlooking the Grand Canyon. Dave says, “I don’t think the long arm of the Comm can reach me, and sadly, for sure he can’t reach Rod.” You’ll recall, Rod was killed in a skydiving accident in 1982, just after graduation. I spoke with Ron MATTSON in January when he called me trying to hire one of my best guys for a special duty assignment. Ron is the DO of a small, geographically separated test unit near Greensboro NC, and seems to be enjoying himself immensely. He told me that John “JP” PALEN is at Mildenhall flying MC-130P COMBAT SHADOWS. JP’s wife is from England, so they (and children Johnny and Brittainy) are glad to be back. Ron said my Prep School friend Carlee (MURPHY) BISHOP is a USAFA Astro Dept PhD living in Monument. Her ‘81 grad husband, Sean, is a B-767 pilot for Delta. I also learned that Wiley DICKINSON is putting down roots in Alaska. He’s extended at Elmendorf (C- 130s) through 2002 and plans on retiring there. His wife, Susan, gained her U.S. citizenship last summer, and twins Rich and Alex and daughter Alana get to see the “real” Santa at North Pole AK. Andy and Kristine LAMAR are also still at Elmendorf, where he’s an F-15 backseater. Finally, Ron sends word that Daryl RANDALL is an MD-80 FO for Delta, flying out of Atlanta. He and his wife, Stacy, have two children, Ross and Reid. A quick perusal of the group commander’s assignment fist turned up four th Redtags. Tim COLLINS will take the 8 Ops Group at Kunsan, while Bob OTTO will head up the 611 th Air Ops Group at Elmendorf. Dave FADOK will command the 89 th Ops Group at Andrews, and Zan VAUTRINOT will lead the 614 th Space Ops Group at Vandenberg. It’s so cool seeing all these folks we knew as cadets assume key positions throughout the Air Force. Congratulations to all! Brian CANNINO was here at Edwards with me, but has left for the Navy’s Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center in San Diego. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate school last year with an MS in EE, took a snorkeling vacation to Tahiti to celebrate, and has been doing a lot of electronic warfare stuff. Brian spent some time with Matt and Paula (DOREMUS) ERICHSEN and their kids during their vacation last summer. Matt is now the commander of the 49 th Ops Support Group at Holloman, and flies F-l 17s on the side. Brian also told me that John NORTON is a C-17 Ops O at Charleston and that Bryon HINES is a 777 pilot for American. Sharon (VAUGHAN) CRONIN e-mailed an updated address and told me that her husband, Tom, will be retiring in June and they’ll move back to the Boston area. They’re currently living in Brussels, and she highly recommends an overseas tour to those of us who haven’t had one yet. Carl ZIMMERMAN dropped a rd note to tell me he’s headed for his third command, this time of the 423 Air Base th Squadron at RAF Molesworth. It’s a geographically separated unit of the 100 ARW at Mildenhall, and can best be described as an Air Base Wing (Med group, Log Group, Support Group, etc) that’s been “downsized” to a squadron. Sounds like a lot to juggle!

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Tony MAUER surfed the web from the Army War College to fill me in on what’s been going on in his life. He had been the commander of the 384 th Air Refueling

Squadron at McConnell, then the chief of Protocol for both USTRANSCOM and AMC College. Tony will graduate to

at Scott before being picked up for 0-6 and Army War

the Air Staff and work in XPP after his June graduation. I also heard from Doc KIMMINAU that his wife, Trish (RILEY, ’83), is pregnant with their fourth child. And now for some news from the High Desert at Edwards. Jeff SMITH just took th over as commander of the 418 Flight Test Squadron here, and Kent LUND will be th taking over my job as commander of the 412 Flight Test Squadron in April. Where will I be going, you may ask? Well, after a few months at Ft Belvoir to brush up on my acquisition knowledge at the Defense Systems Management College, I’ll be working in the Trainer SPO at Wright-Patt. Ellen and I are looking forward to moving back into our house in Dayton, although I’ll sorely miss the flying and the good times we had here at Edwards. Watch the website for an updated address and phone number. In the mean time, you can always reach me at either

rattijm@mindspring.com or webmaster@usafa82.org. So until next time, keep the information flowing to me, and I’ll do my best to turn it around and get it on the web for all to see. Be safe. Ratman

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The Powells build a snowman. I’m glad Eli is a doctor, and not an architect. the party, complete with a magician! What a cool Dad. Other doctors (not at USAFA, but scattered around the military and civilian world) —Tim BROWN, Rita

BURR, Jeff MOORE, and Auggie PASQUALE. A few guys instructing at the AcadRick CARRIER, A1 RHODES, Dave emy and molding young cadets’ minds RUFFLEY, and Pete MCCAFFREY. I gotta start thinking space now, so I can fit everybody in before the editor chops —

to shake. I see Gary every now and then on base.

this up. So speaking of space, I have an update on Patrice BULLOCK-CASSINE. My 0-6 brother, Class of ’75 (yeah, I know, he has the brains in the family, I only got the wit and humor) ran into her at the Space Command and Missile Center in Los Angeles. She has some big job developing better expendable launch vehicles. I think this is the first time I’ve written about you in my article, Patrice, so welcome to the club. Pat FROST is my hero. I have to say that. He’s chief of Stan/Eval in my squadron and threatens me daily with a killer checkride. He has to do this before 1500 each day, because that’s when he goes home and lets his captains do the real work. He hosts a pretty good Christmas party, though, and has a hot tub in his backyard. We also had our 0-5 pin-on ceremony together, so for a while at least we’re joined at the hip down here at Dyess. I’m mad at Amy (HERMES) SMELLIE. I spent 2 1/2 weeks at Little Rock, working daily with her husband, Pat, Class of ’82. Amy is in the Arkansas ANG as a part-timer, and a full-time Mom. But did she send any brownies in with Pat to feed a starving classmate? No. Maybe she was concerned with my health and waistline. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt, until the next time I visit her neck of the woods. Speaking of Little Rock, the 61st Airlift Squadron there best get ready to work. Chris “The New Sheriff in Town” MOULTON will be the new squadron/CC for the 61st by the time you read this. On the aforementioned TDY to Little Rock, I slunk into the gym, looking for the lightest weights to lift. (Now if you recall my last article, last year I ran into Chris at the Scott AFB gym, as he was on his 82nd out of 125 sets of stair sprints. Made me so tired hearing that I left before I embarrassed myself.) Who do I see but Chris looking like John Coffey from The Green Mile, He grabs me by the scruff of the neck with one hand (while holding a 100-pound dumbbell in the other) and demands that I eat dinner with him that night. How could I refuse? But to avoid further embarrassment, I threw water on my face to simulate sweat, toweled off, and left, strutting my 13-inch bicep stuff. Then I ate two desserts at dinner, because Chris was buying. Good guy, good leader, and hot on the heels of the other ’83 generals-to-be. Speaking of leaders of men (and women), Paul SHEPPARD has some high-powered job with the NY ANG. I wrote a letter of recommendation for a friend who wanted to get into Paul’s unit. Now a letter from me recommending someone could definitely backfire. Paul had mercy; hired the guy anyway. Paul reports that all is right with the world in New York. He has a great job, great new wife and little baby girl, and Hillary Clinton will be his new Senator. Chip KOZAK is still with the Reserves in Kansas. He’s a squadron DO or probably the boss by now. He’s my son’s hero—Academy grad, pilot, played varsity baseball for four years at USAFA, and is not fat yet (like his former hero, me, is). My son now has to pay for his own car insurance.

ZAZWORSKY? John is finally fully quailed in the C-17 at Charleston, a squadron DO, and next in line to command. We got together for an afternoon one sweltering day here in Abilene. His wife, Monica, grew up here, and they were visiting. Can’t remember too much else. Anybody got any spare ginkgo biloba? Fifth period. I always fell asleep after lunch, so we’ll just move on along. Sixth and seventh periods gym class. Let’s check in with classmates who call themselves “coach.” Bob ULICH, peewee soccer coach (when he’s not flying for Delta out of Atlanta); Jerry VARNER, does it all, vicariously, through his kids; football, baseball, karate, and even break-dancing; rumor has it he’s opening an allsports camp in Colorado Springs; Billy “Scales” WALKER, helicopter coach at Andrews AFB for young rotorheads; if they give him any lip, he shows them the “LtCol’s elbow,” the most electrifying move in USAF pro wrestling. Coach Dan BRUNSKOLE, has high hurdles set up in his house in O’Fallon, IL, getting his three toddling tots ready for the 2020 Olympics. So now that we tried to pretend we’re still young and have pulled and strained things, call in the doctors! Eli POWELL, USAFA sports doc, living the ESPN life by having to attend nearly every sporting event at the Zoo. I called him to get some info, and interrupted his seven-year-old son’s birthday party. Sounded like quite

Gayle (Johnson) Denny and family seeing the century change in San Juan. Biology 404, and the chapter on Reproduction. Mitch DELAROSA has been diligently doing his “homework.” Wife, Liz, is pregnant with their fourth child; after three girls, no doubt hoping for a boy. She’s due in May, which is about the time they’ll be PCSing from Robins AFB, GA, to who knows where. Congrats to Mitch and Liz for being "straight A” students! Ray BLUST came through in a big way, as is his “RDQ” custom. I called him at his West Virginia log cabin down in a holler. He stopped his moonshining long enough to talk with me a spell, and even sent me an e-mail and a letter. Ray leads a double

Hey Classmates! As I look at the header I just finished writing, I realized a few things. One, I proved more than a few of my Academy instructors and AOCs wrong and have progressed beyond the rank of 2nd Lt. And two, my brain has not yet caught up to modern technology. I put my snail mail address first! Who actually writes letters anymore? That is soooo “20th century.” Regardless. Join me as we catch up with each other. We’ll reminisce about the end of “nifty ’99" (corny) and the start of "awesome double-aught” (not much better, I’m still warming up). And along the way, you might even see your name in print! How about we start off with a geography lesson today? How many of you can find Abuja, Nigeria on a map? Well, Lynn DONALDSON can. She’s a Foreign Service officer with the State Dept., and lovely Abuja is her latest posting, but she still reads her Checkpoints, and sent me an update. She had been in Pretoria, and got some serious help stimulating the economy (i.e., shopping) when Dawn BIZUB just happened to be in the area and stopped by. Then the intrepid gals went on safari. Cool. Lynn says her welcome mat is always out. World travelers, look her up! Next lesson: aerodynamics, Newton’s Law of Gravity, and how the two ruined a local trainer I was flying here at Dyess Airplane Patch. I was all set to take off, when an F-16 with an emergency shut down operations. Drat. Didn’t find out until the next day as I was reading the local paper that the culprit was Mike BARTLEY. He was on a training mission from Cannon AFB, using one of my Dyess ranges. His electric jet developed a small problem. He jettisoned his fuel tanks so he could control his machine, which scared some Texas hoofed-hamburger. Yep, gravity works out here, too. Then he made a flawless emergency landing on my runway. I had to hold short as this was transpiring. When the runway opened up again, maintenance needed my plane back for the evening launches! Mike stole two hours of flying time from me. Mike, I hereby fine you one beverage of my choice; I intend to collect at the 20year reunion. Good job saving your Fighting Falcon by the way. Next lesson: psychology and how to handle your midlife crisis. Answer to the final exam buy a Harley-Davidson. That’s what Tom SOLOMON did. In his real life he’s an instructor with Delta in the MD-88; he morphs to a biker dude in his spare time. He always had the biceps to handle the part, but I bet he has the tattoos to complete the look now! He and wife, Gay (Langstrom, ex-‘83er), report that life is good in Georgia, the kids love school, they host two Bible study groups, etc. I’m tempted to visit and drag red Georgia clay on their white carpet. One more class before lunch. Call it BS 028. No, not bull****. Bomber Squadron. The 28th BS, home of the only formal B-l training school in the world right here at Dyess, and ably commanded by our very own Gary HARENCAK. I just got off the phone with him. His inputs: Craig SMYSER and Mick GUTHALS are both —

instructors in his squadron. Craig is fresh from the Pentagon and the rated officer retention section, so you guys getting the old man bonus, Craig might be one hand

He’s rubbing elbows with other future generals, but even says “Hi” to me. Now that is a true classmate! Time for the Noon Meal Formation. Who better to lead the way than John

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life. Airline pilot, husband, and father by day. At night, he puts on Combo 1, wheel cap, chinstrap worn down, and practices sabre manual in the mirror, while he reviews records of high school students who want to follow in his footsteps. Ray is an

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Academy liaison officer. There are others out there who also lead the double life! These fine molders of minds of the AF leaders 25 years from now recently had a convention out at the Womb (i.e., USAFA), and Ray passed along the dirt. Phil F1AMM,

Colorado Springs, CO 80908

FedEx MD-11, living in Seatde, 16 years of wedded bliss, and also a Coach Dad for his two kids. Flas not yet cut off an ear doing his nightly saber drills. Mark ABBOTT,

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previous paragraph and talk to Mitch DeLaRosa, the current honor student), but is jealous of Phil Hamm. Mark is moving to Seattle in June to fly the MD-11 and the Anchorage run, just like Phil! Mark says that Stu POPE and Colin MOFFAT both visited him in the Pi. He never seems to have time for Phil, though. Phil has had numerous layovers in Subic Bay, and Mark is never around. Sounds like a spat they need to sort out over a beverage in Seatde. Mark is the LO for the Pacific/Asia region. Anyone want to take his place? Mike MORGAN, a full time Vermont Guardsman, and the 158th FW sq/cc, too! LO director for the state of Vermont. Wife, two kids, a marathon and triathlonrunning family, almost 10 per year. He did his last one in USAFA sweats, carrying an M-l rifle at port arms, counting cadence the whole way. Kevin CANNON. I’m trying to decipher his writing from the Adam’s Mark hotel stationary Ray sent me. Evidently, the LO convention wasn’t all work and no play. Good place to find Kevin. His vitals—United 767 out of JFK, but commutes from Minneapolis. He’s hoping for a 777 this summer. Major in the Reserves and an LO for the state of Minnesota, I think. He proudly reports that he has visited USAFA six times on LO business, and has three of "his cadets” still at the Academy. Double life, indeed. Kevin passed on that Silk WASHINGTON is a 777 IP for UAL, living in Denver, flying the London route. Wade LUJON is also with United, also flying the 767. Visit Abilene, TX, guys! See the dust blow! Smell the stockyards! Much better than London, don't you think? And the Star of the LO Convention, as voted on by his peers—Glenn SEITCHEK. LtCol in the Reserves, living in Raleigh-Durham, NC. The Academy “whole person.” A 21st Century entrepreneur, he’s starting three companies, while working with the AF on "outsourcing and privatization,” and also an avid runner of 5-K races, in combat boots. But the real reason he is the star is because, according to the five eyewitnesses to the event, he had his nose very close to certain parts of the anatomy of all the generals at the convention. I had to write that. Ray Blust threatened to tell the world about a few incidents, better left unsaid, while we were squadron-mates in Starship 19 if I didn’t. Via e-mail Dave GEUTING checks in. He and wife, Janice, live in COS. He’s in SpaceCom. They work with the new program to host new basic cadets on their last day of “freedom” before BCT really starts. Emotions of fear and apprehension abound, he says. I can sure relate to that. Can you believe it has been over 20 years since BCT? —

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A call for you! First, I hope each of you had a wonderful first half of the year, and I also hope each of you keeps up the good work in the future. I was forwarded some

e-mail from Tom EANNARINO from Bob MONDY. Ernie is flying ‘15s at

he was recently Seymour-Johnson and Bob is flying the same in the Reserves out in Savannah. Brett MAYHEW continues to do an outstanding job on the class site. One of the most difficult things to keep current is all of the change in e-mail —

addresses. Good news! The AOG has an e-mail system which will locate a member via his/her site based on the class update forms (a link to the form is available on our class site). This will hopefully eliminate the need for Brett to continually which I am sure must get tedious. On the same subject, update the e-mail site if you want to keep an e-mail address even though you switch your ISP, look into the e-mail forwarding services such as hotmail, Juno, and milmail. If you have any questions about how to do that, drop me a line. Either way, spread the news about the site. I think it is a great way to stay in touch more easily. Beau JOHNSON checked in to update his e-mail address. He is flying for Delta out of Dallas and enjoying life. He has flown a couple of times with Bob PELL who is also there. He is still married to Mary (coming up on 16 years!) CONGRATS! —

Arnie GAUS checked in with Brett MAYHEW and wrote to say he left the Air Force in March ‘99 and was hired by Southwest. Very different, but fun. He has a lovely wife, Megan, and two little ones, Josh 4, and Abby 1. They still live just outside of

Beale AFB in northern California where he was flying U-2s for the last six years. They are contemplating a move to Baltimore by the end of March however (more seniority and closer to family). Terry FEEHAN just came out on the senior service school supplemental list for a SECDEF Fellowship. The fellowship seems to be a glorified EWI (education with industry) where we send folks out to work with major corporations to enhance dual use technology, etc. The Army, Navy and AF each get two slots (one 0-5 and one 0-6), He got the 0-6 slot. Last year they went to SUN, FEDEX, Citigroup and three consultants. He’ll be donning suits for a year. Should be fun after a training squadron! Bradley ROBERT wrote he is still in blue flying F-15Es at Mt Home AFB. Also up there in the F-15E is Stephen RUSIN (’84). Walt JUREK checked in with an e-mail address update! That is it? Great updates by those who sent them in or by those who forwarded me the mail they received. I appreciate it, however, I want more inputs. I always am hopeful to get some last minute inputs so send one in now! With all of the methods of communication available, just drop me a line otherwise I will have to go on at great lengths about things you may not want to hear. Thanks to those who contribute! I really do appreciate it. Remember if you need anything don’t hesitate to call or write. I hope you have a great summer! Keep up the great —

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Hi everyone.

I’ve got some good news and some bad news. The good news is congratulations An 0-5 ice cream promotion party in O’Fallon, IL. Jon Duresky, Vince Compagno,

Chris Moulton, Mavis Compagno, and Dan Brunskole.

are in order for the last of our fast burners who made lieutenant colonel one

year below the zone: Mark A. ALTOBEI.LI; Ronald J. BABSK1, JR; Michael F. HAKE; Daniel

And speaking of the passage of time, those of us who are still in the AF and are

P. LEWANDOWSKI; James E. LOVELL; Patrick A. MARSHALL; WILLIAM H. MOTT, V;

just happy to be here, dressing out with the “varsity” type of officers who made 05. I was one of them! I can’t list all of us, but pat yourself on the back if it applies to you. Check out this promotion party we stumbled upon on a sunny day last July

The bad news is that we had a death and a serious injury to a classmate since that last article. Mr. Tom MAAS died of suicide on 3 Mar 00 in Tucson, AZ. If you

in O’Fallon, IL. We residents of Scott AFB independently went for ice cream and

ended up at the same local hangout! In attendance: Jon DURESKY, Vince he’s the only one not active duty he’s a COMPAGNO, (an aside about Vince Delta FO on the 757/767 yet see how he proudly displays his ‘83 colors! He’s also a captain in the USAF Reserves, and works for Mavis!), Chris MOULTON, Mavis —

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(THORP) COMPAGNO, and Dan BRUNSKOLE. Plus, of course, generation two and spouses of all of the above. We had a swell time, made all the sweeter because Chris Moulton had to pay. We flipped coins and he lost. Hmmm, I thought. Free food. I ordered the biggest banana split on the menu, and forced my son (in baseball hat, Academy class of 2006) to order one, too. Yumm. Chris (in sunglasses, shirt stretched tight against biceps) is smiling. This is before we presented him with the $40 tab. I like the trend of him buying my victuals. Ah, camaraderie. The editor says “Enough!” I’m out of space! As always, it was nice chatting with you all. Keep those cards and e-mails coming. Send stuff to Ray or me, and we’ll make sure that your news gets included in our news, the great Class of'83! The mantra make back-up files, check six and check gear down. Jon Duresky —

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Mark S. POSTGATE; John W. ROBINSON, JR; and Wade J. THOMPSON. Way to go!

knew Tom pretty well and you’d like to write to his parents, let me know and I can send you their address. Scott VIPOND (class president) and Danielle HARGROVE (AOG Board member) also have a letter from the AOG with their address. Another sad situation is that Virginia (MURRAY) HESS fell and broke her back in February while going to work in a snow storm. She slipped and fell down the stairs on her way to work at Schriever AFB, CO. Please join me in sending condolences to the Maas family and best wishes for a speedy recovery to Ginny. I received three very nice digital pictures via e-mail from classmates sending information for this edition of Checkpoints. However, I can only show you one of those picture files in this article, due to technical problems converting the files into a format that the editor can use. I apologize for not being able to show you all of the picture files this time. In order to avoid technical problems like this in the future, let me explain the AOG’s specifications for digital picture files. Please send soft copy pictures scanned in “TIF” format at 260 dpi. Or, you can send a real picture through the snail mail with self-addressed, stamped envelope. With a real picture, I can use my scanner (UMAX Astra 1220p and Adobe Photo Deluxe 2.0 software) and try to get it into the proper format. If I have any trouble converting the picture into the right format, I can go to the Checkpoints assistant editor (DickRAUSCHKOLB, USAFA ‘70) at Doolittle Hall (or mail it to him, after I PCS this summer). As an example, I’m providing a picture of BGen Michael A. HAMEL, ’72, giving me (Maj Frank Quintel WILLIAMS, ’85) a Professional of the Month award at a recent ceremony. I scanned this picture in as close as I could get it to the AOG format.

Dutchie 1; and one of Mark’s old roomies, Chris OVERMAN, and his wife, Peggy, who have four kids now at Warner Robins. And from Aviano I heard from August HEIN (that’s Doctor August who’s a family practice doc/flight surgeon) and his wife, Carla, who has managed to have three kids ages four and under. We also

attended Bryan MYERS’ wedding to Sharon on 7 Nov 99. There we saw Frank LUCCI. Both Bryan and Frank fly for American Airlines. I’ve probably forgotten a

few ‘85ers that I’ve seen this year, but my mind has turned to mush out of selfdefense as I mother my five children!

Hope this finds you well.

Patti

(MACGREGOR) MCCARTHY Broderick” Chris CLAUNCH wrote. ‘Quintel, I’ve been reading about a few folks in Checkpoints and now it’s my turn to drop a line. I’m PCSing from Brooks AFB (Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence) to Altus AFB where I’ll be the CEO for the

base. Sounds pretty impressive, but actually the office symbol is for the Operations Officer in the Civil Engineer Squadron. PCS effective 23 March 00. I re-

Yes, I used the P-word above. The code for my extension here at Peterson expires in June, so Renee and I will be moving this summer. Right now, it looks like I’ll have a job at HQ USAF/XOIR to work Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance issues for operational space systems.

Danny TOPP sent a few electrons our way too. ‘“Hey everyone, just wanted to drop a line to let you know we are still alive and kicking here in Colorado. The kids were here for Christmas.

Take care. Danny.” Gary RAFFERTY e-mailed us some news. “Colorado Springs is loaded with ’85ers. Gary RAFFERTY (HQ AFSPC/DR) met with Scott DAW (GS-Civilian at Schriever AFB), Mike MULDOON (Spirit Airlines captain), and Pat MARSHALL (HQ NORAD / J3) for a weekend of revelry and reminiscing. Biff MOTT is also at HQ NORAD/J3. Steve VISEL and “Super Dave”THOMPSON works with Gary and “Q” at HQ AFSPC/ DR. Mark RUTLEDGE is flying for United Airlines out of Denver, and Kevin FLEMING was seen recendy teaching law up at USAFA. Gary R.”

cently returned from a TDY to the desert where I was the squadron commander for the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at Al Jaber, Kuwait for 70 days during AEF 1. I was there when the C-130 crash-landed and killed three people not fun. There are no other ’85ers at AFCEE where I’ve been for 3 1/2 years, but there are several grads from other classes, most now civilians. Take -

care, Chris Claunch.”

John OGLE wrote. ‘Hey Quintel, things are pretty sweet at the moment. Congrats on your new contract!

I was interviewed for the mission specialist position with

NASA, but won’t hear anything until May. It was an honor to get down to Houston

regardless of the outcome. And yes, I got engaged at midnight on New Year’s Day, to a fellow emergency physician, Dr. Heather Ross, a hot, blond snowboarder chick! I am in Palo Alto about 10-15 days a month; by all means give me a call when you are in town. Cheers, John Ogle, ’85.” I want to thank Sonya MARCH who reluctantly wrote and sent in some great news on herself (after I prodded her a little), although she had pointed me to a couple nice sources. “Dear Quintel, the only news about me is that I am living in Florida and I graduated from Stetson University College of Law, passed the Florida Bar and the registration examination for patent attorneys. Now I am a registered patent attorney and can practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Sonya L. March.”

Just got this picture in from Bob COLLELLA, ’86. While it is a litde fuzzy, it shows some of our classmates who are working and studying at Maxwell. Thanks I guess we trained 86 well! Bob ‘

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Pictured from left are Mark Shurman, Mike Muldoon, Gary Rafferty, and Scott Daw.

We also received an update from Jim LOVELL too. ‘Just a quick note to our friends. Great news—we received formal notice yesterday. We are scheduled to travel to China in mid-Jan too receive identical twin girls! Hong Bao Boa and Hong Bae Bae were born in Nanchang on 8 April and are in perfect health. (The last name is first in Chinese culture and we’re still undecided on their “American" names yet.) Though they were born premature, at five months they were already normal size/weight and were at normal development stages. They will be nine months old when we get them in January. We also received the good news that they have been in foster care (rather than an orphanage) and we received several pictures of them with a widely smiling foster mom. The pictures are very cute— chunky cheeks and all! The reports we received indicate both laugh a lot, like to play outdoors and enjoy “fish soup!” We’re very anxious to get going and we have many things to do since we have been slow to prepare too much until we received formal notification. As you can imagine, the assignment of twins is very rare and with the foster care and health news, we feel especially fortunate. Thanks for your continued interest and prayers. Jim & Holly”

Our Maxwell Classmates

Since I got such a poor response the last time I asked for volunteers on this sub-

ject, and a couple classmates recently urged me to ask again, I have to ask again. Has anyone noticed that many of the other classes have web pages hosted on the

national AOG web site and decided to make one for our class? We should have a class web site but I’m not trained in the art of web site design and it’s not a scribe duty. Anyone can do it. So will someone please volunteer to develop a web page for our class? Contact me and let me know if you’re “qualified” or otherwise interested. Thanks for reading. Take care. Until the next time

Bob Colella 9601 Heathrow Drive Montgomery, AL36117

(334) 396-6776

My long lost friend, Patti (MACGREGOR) MCCARTHY BRODERICK, sent a message too. ‘Quintel, just got my latest Checkpoints and I had to write and update you on my life and other fellow ‘85ers I know. As you know, my first husband, Mark MCCARTHY, died in 1995 when his F-16 crashed into the Adriatic Sea. We have three kids: Bryan 10, David 8 and Christina 6. Last year I met a widower, Terry Broderick (his brother, Danny BRODERICK is class of ‘89), whose wife died of breast cancer. A former KC-10 pilot, Terry now flies the 727 for American Airlines. He has two kids, Tiffani 12, and Christopher 10. Jeff MINZLAFF’s wife, Maureen, set Terry and me up on a blind date and we hit it off immediately. We were married 10 Jul 99 on my parent’s farm near Lexington VA. We now live in Leesburg, VA. I’m staying home learning to mother five children (and I thought USAFA was tough!) Some of the ‘85er attendees of the wedding (which Terry almost missed because he got Rocky Mountain spotted fever the week of the wedding) were: John MARSELUS and his wife, Kim (all the way from Winnepeg, Canada); Keith POND and Tracy (from Wichita Falls, TX); Rick MARTIN’S wife, Roseann, came from Colorado Springs (Rick couldn’t make it because he was running a training weekend for the CO ANG where he flies C-21s); Jack STUART and his wife, Patti (Class of‘87), also couldn’t make it because he’d just been hired by United and moved to Colorado Springs. Terry and I would sure appreciate your prayers as we watch God blend this family. “This Christmas I’ve heard from Dave KOSSLER who just married Cathy Grajals (sp?) on 12 Nov 99 and lives in Las Vegas; my old roommate, Emmy (GUILLERMO) KIPP who lives in Dayton with her husband, Dutch, and two kids, Noelle 3 and

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E-mail: bob_colella@mindspring.com Percent members: 34

Greetings Fellow Classmates! Well another year in the Air Force has about flown by imagine that. Here at the Airpower intensive Air Command and Staff College I am surrounded by so many classmates that a day doesn’t go by that I am reminded of the good old days at USAFA. Why just the other day I was out golfing, after an arduous morning of airpower studies, when TO HANFORD mentioned -

that he wished he had his GLGs (Grey Leather Gloves) because there was a bit of a

chill in the air. As I zipped up my A-jacket I told him that it was indeed “unusually cold for a Montgomery Spring, but nothing like the dark ages at the ol’ zoo pass me my parka please.” TO hit quite a few of his scuffed up K-mart $4-a-dozen Xouts into the water hazards, but it sure beats working! Speaking of working, TO is headed back to Shaw AFB in South Carolina to fly vipers again. He is blessed with his wife, Julia, and his one-year-old daughter Anna. On the other end of the spectrum, for his soon-to-be new neighbors, are his two beagles, Buddi (52 lbs) and Balkki (58 lbs), whom TO claims “aren’t overweight I assure you. They just have large bones and unusually small heads for their hippo-like figures.” TO writes -

‘My wife is from the metropolis of Sumter SC (where Shaw is) and is related to about every trailer park slumlord in the county (just kidding).” Well TO, good luck on getting a good price on a doublewide rental! I guess the neighbors really won’t mind the beagles too much.

Speaking of beagles, I ran into Mike PANARISI, Todd HARMER, and T BEAGLE Airpower studies (SAAS). They were all doing well and T had some news to pass along: “SAAS is still trying to teach me how to read ‘n write, and, come to find out, they have far higher aspirations with regard to those than I do. Bunny, my lovely bride of 12-plus years, and I have been blessed by God with five kids: Alyssa (10), Zachary (6), April (4), Isaac (3) and Eric (3). (Scribe note: Bunny Beagle’s Babies sorry can’t let that one go) We (read that as 95 percent she) began home schooling about five years ago and are still going strong... with lots of prayer. As for our future, it looks like we’re Pentagon-bound, Checkmate specifically. I’ll let you know how that goes. Take care, T.” T and I go way back to B52 Aircraft Commander Upgrade. Lots of great memories skiing at Lake Tahoe! Good news to pass along. The Lt Col Promotion Board results came out as I was writing this. I scoured the list for some early guys and found several familiar names: Eric BEENE, Randy GIBB, Todd HARMER, John HORNER, John MONTGOMERY, over at the School of Advance

Pedro OMS, Mike PANARISI, Roger THRASHER and John ZIEGLER, and of course my wife’s husband’s name was on the list knock me over with a feather. If any of -

you have any dirt you would like to air on any of these people, this is the forum you are looking for. If I missed your name, sorry, if you were on a previous list, I am sorry, Sir/Ma’am.

Beyond that good news I have news on assignments for guys at ACSC this year. First off there are a few of us staying for SAAS next year. Eric BEENE and his wife are staying here for SAAS post ACSC. Fred GAUDLIP is also staying at SAAS with his bride, Beth, and sons Austin and Nick so I will get to see him at church and at soccer practice for another year. Rob GIVENS is also on the SAAS list and is waiting confirmation that he is staying. He is here along with his wife, Carla, and their two boys, Morgan (3), and Mitchell (1). My wife’s husband is also going to SAAS next year. There were some weak ‘87 and ‘88 guys going too, but I will leave that news to Sharon G

‘87 scribe and Nuke ‘88 scribe. Speaking of G, Greg GILETTI has his assignment to the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB VA where he will be riding a wave of ACSC success from his personal leadership action plan. He will have the opportunity to put it into action as he and Sharon along with Joe, Drew, Grace, and Jack pack up and head east. G is going back into his original AFSC of finance and will be the budget officer at Langley until they figure out what genius they are wasting crunching numbers and give him a squadron of his own to lead. Tom RUBY volunteered to stay at Maxwell for another year as a “member of the faculty.” This will give Tom and Laura along with Kristen 12, Michell 8, Veronica 2, and “Baby due” Ruby (September) three years of stability (and a parking spot). Tom was in the doctrine center before ACSC and I will report on his follow-on assignment for next year. Russell “Gene” TAYLOR is off to the Pentagon to work in AF/XOX Air Force Studies and Analysis. He and his wife, Jennifer, and daughter Natalie are heading for the puzzle palace this summer. Joining him is Jim ANDERSEN, who owes me money; he is going to SAF/AQC at the Pentagon as well. He and his wife, Rhonda, have a son Keaton age 9, and two daughters: Elliot age 7 and Taylor age 7. Waiting in line at the AMC terminal for the rotator to England are Phil KAUFFMAN and Jill STIGLICH, husband and wife ACSC team. They are off to England this summer where Phil is going to be the deputy staff judge advocate at Mildenhall. I guess in England he would be the staff judge barrister complete with white wig and robe. Jill, send a picture! Jill is going to Lakenheath as the contracting squadron commander. Jill will hopefully send updates to let us know how her personal leadership action plan (PLAP) is working out! They have one son, Brennon, who is five years old. In a Checkpoints first, Ron BRYANT, former fellow SERE instructor, writes to say that he is off to Randolph to fly the mighty T-37 and hopes eventually to get into the JPATS. Ron is married to Mia, and has a son Martin age 5. The Bryants also have another on the way due in late August or early September. Ron promises to send a picture! Another Checkpoints first! Bob MONROE is off to work XP at AFSOC. He and his wife, Linda, and kids Nick (7) and Elise (4) are looking forward to the beaches. He writes “I had a great visited with Dave YINGLING over Christmas. He and wife, Michele, and three kids live in New Jersey where he flies for TWA. He has worked a sweet deal with TWA which keeps him close to his family most of the time while Michele also works full time as a nurse. His kids were wonderful, and it was great to see him again and yes, he still has an opinion on everything.” Good luck to Bob and family at AFSOC. Rob BROWN has a follow-on to Andrews AFB flying with the 1 HS. His wife, Marla, along with his sons Jared, Seth, Luke, and Adam are all big B-2 fans. Good luck at Andrews and watch the taxiways at outbases! Win IDLE who helped orchestrate the picture of the ‘86 grads included herein, is happy to be headed to Colorado to be with his wife, Michell. She teaches at the Mech Department at USAFA and Win is going to work at Buckley in Denver. They plan to live in Castle Rock and split the commute times. Ah, Mech... bend it, break it, Mohrs Circle, and Eshback gives me chills oh wait that’s thermo that gave me chills. Rich “Rico” BASAK and his wife, Jennifer, no kids yet, are headed to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. “I am returning to fly the Strike Eagle (F-15E) and going to do massive fishing. If anyone else is in dire need of catching King Salmon tell him or her to look me up.” Thanks Rico, good luck and good fishing! The last message was from the acerbic sawed-off Aardvark guy L.T. RUSS. He is -

Gang of‘86 at ACSC-not in order ofappearance: Fred Gaudlip, Bob Colella, Todd Scott, Bob Monroe, Eric Beene, Kim Sievers (Baumann)(faculty), and Win Idle. Rob Brown, G Giletti, John Rosa, Phil Kaufman, Jill Stiglich, Rich Basak, Tom Ruby, and Anthony J. Burshnick. Ron Bryant, Dan Norton, Gene Taylor, John Dewine, John Miller, Dan Miller, George Zaniewski, Jay Ducharme (faculty), Jim Andersen, Marc Patti, and Rob Kaufman. At the golf course: Craig Campbell, Scott Cilley, Bryon Clay, Rob Givens, TO Hanford, Daryl Hauck, JeffHupy, Laurie Lisec, Dave Morgan, John Taylor, Nancy Holt (Galley) and if I missed your name, sorry! off to the USMC version of SAAS called SAWS. Which stands for: See Aren’t We Stu-

pid. LT writes: “Hey, dork, put me on your mailing list. Since you excluded me, I will have no inputs for this issue.” Thanks LT once again you have said it better I could. My old roommate Rob SLOAN checked in with a birth announcement for new-

est daughter, Carrie, who is about to turn one.

She, big sister Emma (3) and his wife, Lourdes, are in Michigan where Rob is flying for the Michigan Guard and American Airlines in the 727 as an FE. He does international flights out of Miami. We hooked up on AOL messenger and had a nice chat. Last words are from Mike CLARK who writes:

the class web site

“Hey I was surfing the web and

way cool! (Shameless Plug

would you like to surf this web site too? http://members.aol.com/usafa86/index.html) I am flying C-141s at McChord and working also as an Air Force One Advance Agent. I just got back from a Bulgaria swing and saw four other comrades from 1986: Greg CAYON, Todd BEER, and Scott TURNER were flying Air Force One. (Scribe note: I bet Todd won that fight.) I was working as the advance agent on the White House staff and Darrell DUBOSE was working with the White House Communications Agency. It is a small world!” Thanks Mike! So are you reading this thinking, “hey I know those guys, how come that dork never writes about me?” Well shoot me an e-mail. My address is on the USAFA ‘86 home page and in this publication, and on the AOG web site. I’m late for my afternoon Volleyball match enjoy the photo it is a mismatch and not all the ‘86 folks showed up, but I have listed as many as I know about below! If you have a minute Join the AOG! I have lost my dartboard in the “update your AOG information” contest. Mark POKORNY finally gave in and sent in an update you can view in your 1999 Register ofGraduated. It wouldn’t have mattered though as there is a new leader on the board, Dan MILLER has NEVER sent in an update to the AOG biographical listing! Way to go Dan! Dear editor spotted him at ACSC 2000. Oh, you don’t get the Register of Graduates1 Well you would if you were an AOG member drop $45 and join the AOG or better yet, join for life! The rate drops at age 35; what are you waiting for? Until the Fall, I am patiently waiting for your updates! Bob came across

Sharon (Hullinger) Giletti 2432 Wentworth Drive

Montgomery, AL 36106 (334) 279-6089 E-mail: giletti@aol.com Percent members: 36

Hello everyone and happy springtime. Being down here in the South, I’ve been experiencing springtime since about February! I highly recommend an assignment here just for the ability to play tennis and golf pretty much all year ‘round. Why wait until you’re 70 and retired! I received some wonderful news from Tim MATSON. He and his wife, Lori, had

their first baby

an 8lbs 9.5oz 21-inch-long boy named Ryan Matthew Matson. just 8 hours and 38 minutes past his due date. How’s that for timing? Mom and the baby are great. They came home the day —

He was born 4 Mar 00 at 0838

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after he was born. Tim’s stationed at Fairchild AFB flying KC-135S. He and Chris HARPER are the ADO’s of the 93 rd Air Refueling Squadron.

JOIN THE SABRE SOCIETY! YOUR MONEY HELPS FUND CADET WING PROGRAMS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO UNFUNDED. CALL THE AOG FOR INFO. Tim, Lori and Ryan Matthew Matson 75

Preston PLOUS says hi, or should I say hoo-rah. He’s stationed at Marine Corps Air Station New River, near Camp Lejeune, NC, as part of an Air Force Det (58 OG Det l/VMMT-204) with the V-22 Osprey. He’s one of a handful (four and

counting)

of USAF initial instructor cadre pilots. He says there are no other ‘87 grads, although Mike BEARD (’81) is their Det Commander. He says, “Lots of fun learning a whole new way to fly. Hi to Steve DUTKUS, Todd WHITE, Carolyn MOORE, BJ, Sheriff, and too many others to name. No, I haven’t cut my hair really short al-

though the peer pressure is intense. Since my head is misshapen, I don’t think it would look good. I also received a great article regarding Franz PLESCHA and his family that I just have to share with you all. “Air Force brothers fly the skies” by Joy Denning, 56th In the 63rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFPN) Fighter Squadron, Maj. Franz “Baron” Plescha and Capt. Stephen “Hanz” Plescha teach student pilots the wizardry of soaring the Arizona skies in an F-16 Falcon. Meanwhile, the youngest brother, Capt. Kevin “Plesch” Plescha, teaches students to fly the T-37 at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. But if you ask their dad, retired Col. Franz Plescha, they’re just trying to learn and be like their “old man.” The desire and dream to serve the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot seems to be hereditary in the Plescha family. Brothers Franz, Stephen and Kevin grew up with their fighter pilot dad, and mother, Dolores, around the world. “We didn’t really care if we lost our friends, because we always had each other,” said the younger Franz. ‘Blood is definitely thick.” Moving 14 times in 17 years may have been one reason the Plescha family was so close, and why the boys decided to be fighter pilots like their dad, said Dolores. “We didn’t think it was anything different from other families,” she said. “But looking back, I guess it ready was something.” While traveling the world, Dolores and her husband insisted their children learn to speak the German language. The elder Franz was born in Germany and later became an American citizen. “When I came over here, I couldn’t speak a word of English,” he said. “I always impressed on my boys that people were different, not strange, and to understand a person, their culture and their thinking, you had to speak with them. How else are you going to talk to them?” The trio’s parents took educational and cultural experience so seriously they decided to enroll the boys in an international school in Belgium, taught in the German language, instead of enrolling them in an American school. “They weren’t too happy when they found out they’d have to study Latin and French, too,” Dolores said. “But, they got over it. They learned.” The Plescha brothers did learn, and, in fact, are all graduates of the Air Force Academy. Franz said his oldest son was able to spend more time on the Academy’s swim team and more time with his academics because he aced four years of German without ever attending class. “I love bragging about my boys,” he said. Today, the family remains close. Stephen and his wife, Tammy, spend holidays and time after work with Franz and his wife, Darlene, and two children, Rachel, 4, and Franz, 18 months. Tammy said having Darlene nearby is “like having a good girlfriend all the time.” The two talk on the phone every day and typically go shopping together. The two families also try to get together at least once a week for “taco Sunday.” Kevin also tries to stay close by visiting his brothers and their families whenever possible. His last visit was during the Christmas holiday with wife, Heather, and their two children, Justin 4, and Jacob 3. “The one person you can trust is your brother,” Kevin said. “Without a doubt, they’re my best friends.” (Courtesy of Air Education and Training Command News Ser—

vice) Ken “Easy” RIZER writes: “My family and I are finishing up our second and final year as Air Force Olmsted Scholars in Stockholm, Sweden, where I’m studying International Relations (in Swedish!) at Stockholm University. The time here has been great, and we’ve really enjoyed the challenge of immersing ourselves in a foreign culture without the normal Air Force support. We’ve spent lots of time traveling all over Europe, including a number of trips in conjunction with road races that I've run (training now for the Prague Marathon). As far as other folks in ’87, Dave BRISTOL is a Reserve T-38 instructor at Sheppard AFB as well as the president of his own company. Marc “Calvin” CLINE is an F-16 instructor and operations officer at the Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB, and is on his way to ACSC in June. Dave “Stilly” STILLWELL is currently at ACSC, and is headed to the PACAF staff in Hawaii this summer. Chris “Doogie” WILLIAMS is a fellow Olmsted Scholar in Strasbourg, France, and is coming up here in April to go with us to the famous Ice Hotel, which is a hotel 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle made entirely of ice. Should be cool (sorry). Tom “Buzz” REMPFER is a Reservist at Hanscom, an airline pilot, and one of the forces behind the anti-anthrax fight. Brad JOHNS is an attache in Columbia. Mike LEWIS is at Keesler, where he’s honchoing the Air Force’s C-130J program. Tim “Rude” FAY has finished his Olmsted Scholarship in Argentina and is now flying B-2s at Whiteman AFB. That’s it for now.” I received a quick update from Dutch MURRAY in Germany. He’s accepted a one-year ops deferment from attending Army Command and General Staff Col-

The Eiffel Intel Group

lege at Fort Leavenworth to stay at Spangdahlem and become the 52d Operations Support Squadron operations officer. He says, “Two years as the intelligence flight commander has been great, but looking forward to the personal and professional opportunities that arise by staying. Translation: more German beer and Mosel wines; have to learn about the tower, ATC, weather, maintenance, etc. I will still go to school at Leavenworth but now in June 2001. Attached a digital photo of the Eiffel Intel professionals I’ve had the chance to lead for the past two years (I’m the fourth from the right). Combat-proven during Operation ALLIED FORCE is an

understatement. Cheers! Eiffel Intel, Combat-Proven, Always Ready!” And finally, I received a short note from Jim DAVIS. He’s done his time at Osan and is heading to McChord to fly C-17s. Jim says there are a bunch of ’87 grads there so I expect some good updates! Apparently, there are more than 30 majors in one squadron to include Rich DENTON and Steve LEGRANDE. Before Jim left Osan, he hauled Tom SHARPY to Kadena. Tom’s working in the AF Colonel’s Matters Office (Pentagon) handling assignments and personnel issues for all “heavy” (aircraft type, not body weight) colonels. Jim said, “Tom was out here with his colonel giving one-on-ones with the colonels in Korea and Japan. Says he never has to buy a beer in any O’Club in the AF. I wonder why...” Ha! Ha! Before I close, Marty DAACK (’66) sent out a request to all wrestler grads. He’s working with the establishment of the USAFA Athletic Letter Winner’s Club and needs to fill in some blanks regarding the athletes. If you were on the wrestling team and would like to help out, you can reach Marty at (719) 481-8466 or e-mail at dakatak@rmi.com. The website for the club is www.airforcesports.com. They’ll probably be soliciting help from other sports in the future too. Thanks for the updates and keep them coming in! Best of luck to the Class of 2000! Until next time Sharon —

Mark Peters 2437 Bedford Circle

Bedford, TX 76021-1823 (817) 837-9696 E-mail: pylt@home.com Percent members: 37

Greetings 88!

Amazingly, I’m pulling what feels like a cadet all-nighter again. That pesky issue of time management becomes even more critical when you’re an airline pilot “commuter.” In my case, I get to add a little bit about being “junior” which means the best lines go to those who would be, ah, less junior? Well, enough whining about the negative aspects of the airline pilot lifestyle, the reality is that, overall, this is a pretty good gig! (Whining is just part of the job description.) Let’s hit some class news

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we’ll start with the funnies first.

Neil RUTBERG

wrote in to expand on a previous e-mail he’d sent... you may remember it, but

the nom de plumeNeH used was that of Kip SORENSON. Here’s his (this would be

Neil, again) latest input, sure to bring a smile: “Dear Checkpoints, although I have been reading your exciting stories for years, I never thought something like this would actually happen to me oops, wrong letter. Let me start again. A few months ago, many of our classmates read about an exciting new business venture created by former cadets Derick LARSON and Kip SORENSON called STUDS. Although many of you were very excited at the prospect for a safe, fun, men’s-only environment in the Mile High City, I can assure you of one thing. People, this was a JOKE! Kip and Derick are not opening a salon called STUDS and they, to the best of my knowledge, are not interested in any type of alternative lifestyles (not that there is anything wrong with that). Yes, Kip and Derick are both in their early 30s, single, and relatively attractive, however they are not neat (I have seen both their rooms), nor do they dress particularly well. Three out of five qualities should not put their intense machismo into question (not that there is anything wrong with that). If you care for my safety, please cease and desist in questioning either parties sexual orientation (not that there is anything wrong...). Although Kip actually enjoys all press, be it good or bad, Derick is much larger than me and I am starting to fear for my safety. Please do not ask for coupons or send money in for a STUDS gift certificate. You will not be accommodated. However, if the interest continues to swell, who knows? Maybe the concept of STUDS, where former cadets can enjoy salon and beauty services in the ambiance of calming colors and well-sculpted male bodies, will one day become a reality. Thank you for your attention, Neil RUTBERG.” I harassed Neil for some info on himself and he shared the following: “As for me, my life is not too exciting (that’s why I have to create exciting ones for my friends). I have been with United for five years and am an instructor on the 757 in Denver. Yes, I am single (divorced) and live in Denver.” Well, in true “desperate scribe” fashion, I certainly enjoyed the inputs, even if the first one wasn’t entirely accurate. (Who cares about journalistic accuracy when you’ve got a column to fill?) Mark “Ike” CLANTON e-mailed in January (yes, the lead times in this business are rather long!) with the following. “I’ve had a page torn from Checkpoints sitting by my computer for weeks reminding me to get off my butt and send you something. Still short on time, but need to do it anyway. Still here at Vandenberg with wife, Setsuko, and almost-four-year-old, Shintaro. Moved from Atlas Operations flight commander in July to be the chief of the Wing Exercises and Inspections Shop, as well as director for the Commander’s Action Group. Would like to say it was because of my demonstrated superior abilities, but the plain and simple truth was they needed someone to step up to the plate as bad as I needed to get a good shot at APZ board. This job is just chock full of stressors, but it’s a heck of a lot ..

better than Command Post, and it’s actually been a lot of fun (not as much fun, granted, as launching rockets was, but that’s pretty tough to beat in my mind). At this point, only time will tell what the future holds for my career, but I’m glad to be doing what I’m doing, and I’ve got a great family to support me (during those few hours they actually get to see me). In other ‘88 news, Nina ARMAGNO moved over

some time ago from

being the 381 TRG exec to work in 14 AF upstairs from me.

We bump into each other once in a while, but she’s as busy as me, so we don’t

really get much opportunity to chat. Been trying for a while to track down an old roommate, Doug SCHAARE, just to see what’s new, so if anybody’s seen him tell him to drop me a line. Good luck to all in whatever you’re doing. On-out! Ike” Joe TEGTMEYER also wrote with info on his very long-awaited PCS: “Hello everyone! Just got a call (on a Sunday) to say that I have received a new assignment! I will be reporting for duty as a 19th Air Force Stan/Eval pilot at Randolph AFB on 15 June 2000. By that time, it will have been 5 1/2 years up here in Grand Forks, so it is about time. I have been to San Antonio many times, and I have enjoyed my time there each time, so to say that I am happy is a big understatement. My duties will include making inputs into the quality of our training programs for the KC135, and I will get a chance to evaluate how well our training program at Altus AFB (the main KC-135 training school) is doing. I hope to be able to bring a dose of common sense during this period of transition from the “old” KC-135 to the “new” KC-135 with all the electronic gizmos that have been or will be put on-board. If you like acronyms, we’ve got them all (RVSM, RNP-X, GATM, RAIM, TCAS, etc.) so it will be a big challenge for me to get them all straight and make sure others do as well. Well, that’s about it for now. I’ve got to figure out what to do to get ready for it’s been a long time since I did one! I’ll let you know more as I find out. the PCS Take care and keep in touch! Joe TEGTMEYER, (701) 772-8143.” Now for you former USAFA athletes in the audience, I have an e-mail asking for some specific info. Given the many occasions in which I aptly demonstrated my —

substantial lack of athletic prowess while at the zoo, I thinking it’s best to forward this letter on to the class as a whole. “Dear Class Reps, I am a member of the Class of ’66 and the wrestling representative on the board of directors for the newlyformed USAFA Athletic Letter Winners’ Club. You can find more information about the club and specific sports on the Athletic Department’s web page (www.airforcesports.com). However, until that site can become a vehicle for transmitting information to all the sports letter winners, I would like to solicit your help in gathering information about the wrestlers. Letter winners are defined as those individuals who competed on a respective team and won either class numerals (in the “rock scratch days” before fourth classmen could compete on varsity squads in the NCAA) or letters for varsity competition then and now. I have assembled an MS Excel spreadsheet based upon data from the Athletic Department archives and using the 1999 Register of Graduates and the World-Wide Web to gather names and addresses. Of course, the AOG Register of Graduates only covers those who graduated, which limits the intended inclusion of ALL alumni who fought on the “fields of friendly strife” and the WWW resources were not enough to fill in the remaining blanks. My request for you is threefold: First, I would request that you review the attached list of letter winners and fill in any missing or incorrect data that you see in the spreadsheet. [Note: please contact him direcdy, see below, for a copy of the spreadsheet.] Secondly, if you could find a point of contact within your class from the wrestling team and have him contact me via e-mail, phone, or letter, to assist the Athletic Department and me in updating our data. Finally, if you know of anyone who won numerals or letters but was not on the list I have created, please include his name and as much location data as you can provide. While my focus is the wrestling mob, each varsity sport has a representative who will be doing parallel work to gather data and to kick off this worthwhile effort to identify, recognize, and build camaraderie among and between USAFA athletes. I appreciate your support to your fellow grads and alumni in making the USAFA Athletic Letter Winners’ Club a success. Sincerely, Marty DAACK ’66,885 Rangely Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, (719) 481-8466." Even if you can’t help with the rest of your teammates, please feel free to add yourselves to the spreadsheet directly via the remarkably informative web link above. Lastly, class-wise, we’re still without a web page. When you pay a visit to the AOG web site (www.aog-usafa.org) you’ll find that more than a handful of classes have some pretty impressive sites. While it’s been on my long-term “to do” list, the reality is that it’s not getting done at my current progress. Heck, I haven’t even bought that HTML for Dummies book yet! Hence, my appeal for a volunteer to set something up. AOG will provide the server space, but, obviously, someone’s got to code the thing. Bueller, anyone? Feel free to volunteer folks! What, you can’t code a web page to save your life? Well then, at least take a crayon to paper and write me a little missive about what you’ve been up to! Till next time, Mark.

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Hello everyone! I hope you all made it through the turn of the century in good shape. As you look around your squadrons, offices, etc, do you notice anything in particular? OK, besides the whole “Y2K” thing being blown WAY out of proportion, anything else? Yes, we are becoming the “old heads” now! In fact, each of you is now responsible for passing on your experiences to those new butter bars walking around in a daze through your unit. These new graduates are looking up to you the newest field graders around. Congratulations to all the ‘89ers who will be wearing bronze rank again soon! Now go out and lead someone! -

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Remember Mr. Mendes? I received a couple reunion photos from Bruce BEYERLY, who is stationed at

Dyess AFB, TX as an Instructor Weapons System Officer in the B-l FTU. Thanks Bruce!

Kent Lietzau, Bruce Beyerly, and Paul Beineke enjoying the evening. My second e-mail came from Beth (WHITMAN) BOYUM, who is extremely busy raising two kids with her husband Kevin in Roseville, CA.

Kevin, Christina, Elise, and Beth Boyum. Beth separated from the USAF Reserves last year, and is enjoying being a stayat-home wife and mom. She saw Jeff FALEY recently, who lives in Davis flying for the reserves out of Travis AFB. Beth also touched base with Ashley THORPE, who lives in San Antonio and recently starred in a basketball skills video with the SPURS

head coach. Thanks for writing Beth! Jeff RICH, who is flying for UPS, dropped me a line from his home in New Albany, IN to say hello. He and his wife Laura had a boy on 5 Jan named Alexander Christopher. He saw Bill SYDOW and his wife Liz, who were traveling to VA with another couple to attend a seminar for a business they are getting into. They still live in Colorado Springs. Jeff found out Mike LOCKWOOD, who is flying for UPS, is going to be flying out of the new Miami domicile on the 757. Will LEONARD and Rob RICH are flying for Northwest, and Trent BAINES is flying for Continental out of Cleveland. Thanks Jeff! Last, but certainly not least, I heard from Corinna Fafalios, wife of Spiros FAFALIOS. She says Spiros is very busy, so she took the time to write me with an update. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT! Corinna and Spiros have been married 10 years, and had two rough assignments in Key West, FL and Crete, Greece. After their first child was born in 1992, Spiros decided to move to the civilian world where they could stay closer to both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins! He is now an Environmental Engineer, and remains in the reserves. They have three children: Vasiliki Katina (7), Dimitri Constantine (5), and Joseph Leonidas (6 months). Corinna says that as Greeks, different and difficult names are a must! Thanks again for writing! That’s all for now! Oh, we are slowly growing in ’89 numbers at Whiteman AFB. Now we have Chris DEVAUGHN, Steve MEZHIR, Gil PETRINA, Ed REDMAN, and John WARDEN. Other grads include Sam SEAGER (‘79), Scott LAND (’81), Randy BRAWLEY (’86), Ricky RODGERS

(‘86), Scott Trotter (’86), Tim FAY (’87), Roger

FORSYTHE (’87), Chris HARNESS (’87), Tony MONETTI (’87), Brian O’REAR (’87),

Brian ZEMBRASKJ (’87), Mel DEAILE (’88), Tom HESTERMAN (’88), Scott VILTER

(’88), Kevin WARD (’88), Richard BOHN (Merchant Marine Academy, ’90), Dan MANUEL (’90), Ed MARTIGNETTI (’90), Bill POWER (’90), James SCHUMAKER

(’90), Bill ELDRIDGE (’90), Rhett BINGER (’91), Rod COUSINS (’91), Jason ARMAGOST (’92), Scott COURINGTON (’92), Jason MARSHALL (’92), Shawn

PURVIS (Naval Academy, ’92), Matt SNYDER (’92), and Kerry REDMANN (’99). This article was a little shorter than last issue, but hey, it was our reunion! Take care out

there, and let me here from you. God bless.

from nearby Hopkinsville, so this assignment is working out great for him and his family. He and his wife, Lauren, have a four-year-old son, Drew, and a one-yearold baby girl, Cailey. Thanks for the update Mark. Well, that’s it for letter updates, now on to the e-mail updates: Mike SHOWER

Joseph C. Richardson 568 6th St. Circle

Robins AFB, GA 31098 Home: (912) 923-7602/DSN: 497-3267

E-Mail: JRICHA1212@aol.com

Homepage: www.usafa90.com Percent members: 36

Mark BURMAN checked in from Ft. Campbell, KY. As of May 1999, Mark has been working as a TALO (Theatre Airlift Liaison Officer). Mark originally hails

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Greetings Most Honorable and Glorious Class. I send you most humble greetings once again from Robins AFB in sunny Georgia. I’m still doing the JSTARS thing as an instructor in our training squadron enroute to start my new job as the wing commander's executive officer beginning 15 April. My family is doing well and still enjoying the south. My wonderful wife is about halfway through her

schooling to become a LPN, and my kids are healthy, happy and terrific! We should be here at Robins for about the next two years or so, so if you’re in the area, give us a jingle. And speaking of my wonderful family, here’s a picture of us: My wife, Felicia, son Ryan, and daughter Lyndsay.

checked in from Nellis where he is an IP in the F-15C division of the weapons school. He reports that he has been married for a long time to Michelle, has three kids, well two, (Jonathan and Brittani), one almost here. He spent time at Elmendorf and Lakenheath in operational units before getting here late last year.

"Doing fine, still having fun (much more than where we all came from), so I’ll probably be around for a while. Nellis is another great place to see a lot of folks come through with all the stuff that goes on here. Look us up, there’s a whole bunch of 90 grads as IPs at the weapons school now. Mark WISER, Pete MILOHNIC, Mike KING and a few more I’m forgetting plus some on the way I’ve heard of.” And there you have it...words from Mike. Thanks for the update Mike. I’m out ‘

that way with JSTARS every three or four months so I’ll have to look you up next time we’re in town. Peace to all the ‘90ers out that way.

Derek ABEYTA wrote: “I am proud to announce that we had our fourth child, Shelby Danielle, on 7 Jan. She has a mop full of hair and she and mom are doing the doctor let me deliver her. He stood over my shoulgreat! It was incredible der talking me through it. I think I want to be a doctor when I grow up. I am wrapping up my assignment here at the zoo and expect to leave sometime this summer. No word yet as to where, just back to space. My old roommate, Bobby BRANKLEY, is engaged. He is planning on tying the knot next spring. Thanks for the update Derek and congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Pat MCNELIS also checked in from Tyndall AFB with greetings to the most won—

derful class. Liz (GRUPE) ORIE wrote: “It looks like Steve and I have been hit with an assignment to Kadena. Japan was not on our list but since joint spouse was a priority then I guess we take what we get. That leads me to why I’m sending this—I’d like to know if anyone has been stationed at Kadena recently. If so, could you e-mail us at home orie@erinet.com because I have lots of questions. Since we weren’t thinking about going there, I’m not quite prepared and we have to report in July. I was hoping to stay here at Wright-Pat until I hit three years next April so the baby would be at least one but I guess that wasn’t in the plan! Thanks ahead of time to anyone who e-mails us!” Liz, here’s a little intel for you. Dave BRIEN is stationed out there and has been for some time. Check and see if his e-mail address is on the list. Best of everything to you and Steve as you begin your new journey! Tom TINGLEY wrote: God has blessed us with another family member. Zachary Ryan Tingley was born 19 Jan. Mom (Joette), Zac, and big brother (Joshua, 18 months) are all doing great. Way to go Tom and congratulations! Jon URBANEK wrote: I am another one of our class who took the promotion to part time “sir” in the Milwaukee ANG flying KC-135s. I separated in Oct ‘99 and started tanker training Dec 99 at Altus AFB. Will finish up training at the end of March and settle down in Milwaukee after that. Will be working pretty hard once the airlines call and I have two jobs. Enjoying life until then! Thanks for the update Jon and best of luck! Guy BARNEY wrote: Just wanted to let everyone know that I never thought it would happen to me. That’s right, just got the big non-vol to Altus for the remaining 17 months of my AF career. I’m still single so I’ll get to sit around and listen to all of my married friends out there go on about how great the place is...yeah whatever! On the bright side, I just met a bunch of Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders on a recent USO trip I flew right before Christmas who said they’re always up for fun in Big D. Guess I’ll be buying season tickets to the Cowboy’s games this year. If anyone’s coming out for C-17 school let me know and I’ll make sure you get a good instructor (not me, I’ll be in Dallas). Hope everyone’s doing well. Looking forward to the reunion. Damn we’re old! Thanks for the update Guy, and good luck with the cheerleaders. Melissa (STANDLEY) JAMES wrote: Could you ask if anyone has heard from or knows the whereabouts of Ginger WALLACE, Erika PLOSA or Daryl RAGON. If anyone makes it through Dover, please give us a call; we are in the Yellow Pages. Roger copy all Melissa, and I hope you get words on the tremendous trio soon! Steve MILLIGAN wrote: I just separated from McGuire AFB on 10 Jan. I took a fulltime position in the Andrews AFB Reserves flying C-141C models, until I can find a real (airline) job. The only big news from me is my wedding eight months ago to the former Megan Devine in Philadelphia. Congratulations Steve and best of luck -

Joe Richardson with wife, Felicia, Ryan and Lyndsay. Well, enough about us, now on to the Mighty Ninety News! As we all know, the

big news of the hour is the upcoming 10-year reunion! Gary HAINES is the chairman of our reunion committee.

The information to reach him is as follows: Comm:

(719) 333-7699/DSN: 333-7699/E-mail: gary.haines@usafa.af.mil. In a recent update letter from Gary, he included the following information: The dates are 18-22

October 2000. The event will begin on Wednesday, 18 Oct with early registration and a no-host social in the evening, will include homecoming and the New Mexico game, and conclude on Sunday, 22 Oct with services at the Cadet Chapel. The reunion will be hosted at the Embassy Suites Hotel just south of the Academy on I25. Embassy Suites has set aside a great deal of rooms for this event and they have overflow arrangements set up at nearby hotels. Reservations should be made as soon as possible by calling (719) 599-9100. Gary’s letter had a lot of other information in it in addition to what you’ve just read. If you would like a copy of his information packet, or have any questions, please contact him using the above information. Up-to-date information can also be found at the AOG web site http:// www.aog-usafa.org under Activities and at our class web site http:// www.usafa90.com. Gary also sent the advisory out that the football game could be moved to Thursday night or to Saturday night to accommodate television, so please visit the web sites often to stay in the loop on updates. Thank you very much Gary for the update, and also for everything that you’re doing to make the reunion of the most glorious class the most glorious reunion ever! Tim SWETT checked in from Henderson, NV. He and his wife, Heather, along with their children Stephen and Charlotte, recently moved to the area from Indianapolis. Tim’s new position is finance manager for Merck-Medco’s Nevada Call Center. If any mighty ‘90ers will be in the Las Vegas area, he welcomes your visit. Here’s is a picture of Tim and his two lovely kids. Thanks for the update Tim and best of everything to you and your family in your new home and job!

with the airlines search...keep us posted. Tim BENTLEY wrote: I separated from the AF in March of ’98 here in San Antonio. I’m a civil engineer for Browning Construction Company, a general contractor. We build office buildings, hotels, schools, hospitals, etc. Really enjoying life outside the Air Force. Being in the Support Group (Civil Engineering) in the AF was not for me. My wife, Kimberly, and I have a daughter Ashley (4), and another daughter on the way in two months. If anyone is interested in going into the construction business and likes the San Antonio/Austin area, call me. We have more work right now than we can handle. Here’s my information on how to contact me: Tim Bendey/738 Best Way/San Antonio, TX 78258/(830) 438-3862 home/(210) 7361701 work. Thanks for the update Tim!

Jim LOBASH wrote: On 27 Jan 00, Gemma Nicole was born at 9:30 p.m. (the doctor almost missed this event, though). Mom and baby are doing well. Way to go Jim! Derek SODON wrote: Quick update with my family. Katelyn is coming up on her fifth birthday and Lance will be four this fall. We’ve been at Langley, Eglin, and now Tyndall flying the Eagle. I’m separating in a couple months and will be going to work for Southwest Airlines. We’re considering a move to Northwest Virginia, as Baltimore is junior with Southwest. Still quite a few ‘90 guys here at Tyndall.

Tim Swett, Stephen and Charlotte

Greetings to any Tough Twenty Trolls reading this. I’m looking forward to the reunion. God Bless. The same to you Derek, and we’ll see you in a couple of months! Kelly ALTON wrote: I went through F-16 RTU then to Osan to Hill AFB, Utah to Luke AFB, AZ, where I am currently stationed. I am married to the lovely former Shana Louthan from Oregon. We have two awesome kids, Levi Michael, 31/2 and

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McKenzie Ryus, 2. Would love to hear from anyone who would like to e-mail. Copy all Kelly, thanks for the update. Jay OWEN wrote: I’m separating at the end of March and going into the Reno

Guard with Mark BAUDENDISTAL. I’m also in the hiring pool with FedEx—hope to start soon. Best of luck Jay! Bob WALTZ wrote: I am a C-130 Evaluator at Little Rock AFB at the C-130 schoolhouse. I am married (to former Teri Carter) with two girls (Elizabeth and Isabella). I am going to separate from the AF in Sept ’00, and I will start training with Southwest Airlines in Oct ’00.

Kevin ROOTS wrote with an update on his situation. He has recently accepted offer with Grant Thorton and should have completed his move to Dallas by

now. Tom “Coma” BOWMAN checked in, will be at Hulman Field ANGB (Terre Haute, IN) in March. J im JORDAN wrote: I just got done PCSing to Seymour Johnson...three opera-

tional assignments in a row...so someone upstairs likes me I guess. Anyway, I’m doing fine, as is my family. I’m just writing to let you know that the last info I had on BA BOIT was that he was stationed at Mildenhall with his wife. Now...he got there just over three years ago, so I don’t know if he is still there or not. Let’s see about ‘90 guys. Paul FITZGERALD is separating and got picked up by the Portland Guard, Kevin HEER got out last summer and flies for the DeMoines Guard and United. Pat FLOOD is in D.C. doing spectacular and important secret things...as well as drinking his fair share of Guinness at Murph’s. Pete MERRIAM and Cindy WRIGHT are still stationed at Langley. I guess that is about all I know for now. Thanks for the update Jim. Pat FLOOD responded: Don’t feel too put off by the bad intel you ingested as to my whereabouts... last I heard I was a sniper in the service of some unnamed intelligence agency. Go figure. Rich HARTSON wrote: We have moved! I guess our family is one of many who have recently separated from active duty. We left Dover AFB in Sept and moved the gang to San Antonio. I joined the Reserves flying C-5s part time, which turns out to be more full time than active duty. I will be starting as a full-time Reservist soon and probably keep that job until I get “The Call”. My wife, Wendy (from Buffalo, NY), is currently loving the south Texas winter. We have two kids: Delaney 2 Vfe, and Brayden 7 months. Great news Rich, and

hope you get “the call” soon. David KUENZLI wrote: We recently moved to Scott AFB and I’m working in the dreaded TACC. Other news is that we had our first child last Spring. His name is Michael Jacob and he’d like to see the Falcons win at our reunion. Way to go Dave...much congrats! Lynn (GEORGE) Davis wrote: I was wondering if anyone has an e-mail address or even knows the whereabouts of Duane KUEHL. I’d love to get back in touch with him! Shawna (KEASLEY) O’Brien checked in, obviously from the Pentagon according to her e-mail address. Hi Shawna. Sam SVITENKO wrote: Greetings from the great Pacific Northwest! I wanted to write in and add my name to the list of those who are now addressed by the term ‘Mister”. I separated as of 15 Jan 00 and decided to bypass the airlines. I took a job what can I say, I like risk. We are in Seattle working for an Internet startup selling our house at Travis and I am now in Seattle and Laurie will be here as soon as the house is sold. The opportunity is a great one, but Laurie (MAHER, ’91), who recently passed the California Bar Exam, and is practicing law in Fairfield, now has to study for and take the Washington State Bar! I wanted to get that word out because I’m sure we have some Redtags here at McChord and I would love to hear from them. I am also in the AF Reserves at McChord as a proud member of the 446th Airlift Control Flight. I may go back to flying eventually, but I cannot afford the time necessary to go to scenic Altus AFB for the full C-17 course. Maybe in the next year or so. In the meantime, if there are any other grads out there who are interested in a position at a startup, we are still hiring. So, that is the news! My e-mail address at home is still sam@svitenko.com, so don’t hesitate to contact me if you are in the area or know someone who might want to join us on the “ground floor” of this opportunity. Take care! Thanks Sam, for the input. I have lots more information but have reached my limit for this issue, so I’ll try to get the rest of the stuff in next time. If you want email addresses for anyone who is quoted in this column, please contact me and I will provide them. Peace and Pals. Joe

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Carson Tavenner 1816 Tacoma Road

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I really appreciate the thanks some of you have been sending my way, especially since recently I haven’t been putting all that much effort into making this column

people is nice, but there are some things I really

very great. Just getting would have loved to do (and someday still will do) but this school assignment has not been very good to my schedule for getting them accomplished. In three months (mid-June) my family and I will be packing it up for Colorado and moving to USAFA. Being in the very heart of Grad-Land will certainly “up the burner” a few notches, and you’ll start to see a veritable plethora-o’-pictures in this column, gare-own-teed. My job is going to be great! The classroom should be a very fun place to be challenged to do a great job, now that I won’t be on the sleeping side of news on

the desks. Can’t wait to finally have the power to say “.. ..whaddya say we move class out to the Air Gardens today.” Then again, getting on the Dean’s List probably isn’t a good thing when you actually work there, huh? But one of the best things is that we’ll soon have our chance to ALL get together again, and I can’t wait to hear all of the amazing stories you have bottled up out there and haven’t been telling anyone. Did you know we only have 559 days and 20 hours left! Woah, ouch! Somebody, call a caterer, quick! Something tells me there’s going to be more involved in planning this one than there was for my wedding. But, hey, my wedding went great and the marriage has been even better, so what does that say about our reunion prospects? Should be a very meaningful

time, I’m sure.

By the way, if you’re wondering how come I used such an incredibly specific reference for our "time remaining”, it’s not because of my mind-numbingly awesome mental prowess. No, it’s because once again our most-deserving-but-pathetically-paid webmaster, Angie CADWELL, has been about the job of making your lives better connected with each other, and in the process has added a sperial page for our reunion at www.usafa91 .com/reunioninfo.htm As of this writ.

ing, there is still very little on the page except a statement that we’ll be sitting down face-to-face with an AOG rep sometime in July, after my “moving” dust setties into “boxes-around-the-house-like-some-deranged-packing-yard” dust. Boy, I just can’t wait to find out how much more exciting moving is with a four-year old. Yep. Can’t wait. Uh,huh... So what this means for you is that instead of reading this trashy column you should be logging on and sending me an e-mail about who you want to have on the reunion planning team. Last time I checked (which was just two minutes ago) I still couldn’t read your minds, and if you think I’m going to plan this thing by

myself you’re nuts! You must admit, at least I’m not asking you to send info on yourself you just have to pimp over your friends. Aaaaaah, the good ol’ days have returned! But seriously, send real nominations, because I probably will take -

all suggestions seriously when I get them. And don’t go thinking that being in COS is a requirement for this team, since we should be able to do most of the planning work electronically.

What’s that? Quit yapping and get to the news! Alright, alright! One last thing, OK? Though I’ve mentioned the web page in virtually every past column, I really

haven’t said much about how it has changed. If you haven’t seen it this year, please go back and check it out. Fill out your info, and please encourage others to do so as well. You will be amazed when you see how cool the classmate contacting capability is now: Angie has given you the ability to search for people by name, cadet squadron, current (if info is updated!)? location and she has (some of) those who left from Stop-Out as well! It never ceases to amaze me to think about how, when I want to start looking for where my friends are, I have to start with “which continent!” You are truly a world-class, world-traveling, world-serving group of people, whether in or out of the service. Keep it up! Okay, here we go (sound of emails being silently shuffled about in cyberspace). Let’s see, pretty good pile here...first one out of the bag is from...a spouse! Oh, surprises never cease! Shannon CURRY’s wife, Angie, says, “[Shannon’s] now out of the Army and flying 50-passenger jets for Continental Express out of Cleveland! He’s currently on a trip flying his first set of passengers. He’s very excited and happy. He was more excited about this than about Christmas, which says a LOT!...[also] Shannon saw Wayne COOPER in Wichita. Shannon went there for some training for CoEx and Wayne is stationed there.” Next one’s interesting. It’s from Sean McKenna, who was with us for two years before doing Stop-Out (27 as a freshman, 10 as a sophomore). He got his commission through AFROTC and is now finishing up his master’s through AFIT at the University of Colorado before moving on to Space Command HQ this summer. Cool! I’ve held onto his contact info if anyone wants it, but he’s moving soon after you read this, I’m sure, so don’t procrastinate as usual. Another Stop-Out contact was Mike Coyer (27 as a freshman, 30 as a sophomore), who wanted to get back in touch; I’m holding his data as well. And now, let’s see...oh wow, a grad wrote this one! Ooooh, my goodness, I’m feeling faint.... And look, it’s from Mike CZARNECKI. He writes, “Howdy all! Just wanted to drop an update for the new year...I left the corporate walls of IBM in Boulder, CO and headed back to medical school at Ross University School of Medicine on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean (not to be confused with Dominican Republic). How I got here is a long story but needless to say, my first semester is successfully over and the program is both challenging and rewarding. After spending two months vacation in New Jersey with family, I sold everything except my dog Navajo, packed two duffel bags and headed to school...reminded me of doolie summer...it’s just now I am 30 and even more nuts. One thing I sure do owe the AF is the great experiences and rapid maturity...because the people down here and doctors in general sure don't have a clue about life...hopefully I will be a better doctor as a result...I’ll keep in touch. Happy New Millennium all!” Woah, Mike, that is definitely a unique move! I’m inspired by and concerned for you all at the same time! Let us know how everything turns out, please. Peter GARRETSON had sought a teaching position at USAFA, and the interview at the Academy went well, but AFPC said no way [my day is full of surprises today!] and shipped him off to be a TALCE guy in Okinawa. He and wife, Darlene (and two children), arrived in Kadena 12 Feb. Rob SANDS has been instructing in T-37s at Vance for over two years, and his wife, Lena, gave birth to Joseph in July of

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Happy “2”, Joseph!

Fellow grads in Rob’s squadron are Don STRICKLAND,

Rich LOUTHAN, and Rich SVOBODA. 1 had a chance to pursue Ed MONAREZ for some info about Pentagon offices; he added in his mail back to me that he got

there last Oct (after previously suffering through grad school and thesis work) and is currently working on airborne recce systems/programs on the air staff. Andrea (LONG) PSMITE and Lois (BAIRD) TRUE are still out that way as well, but James

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“Haji" HODGES moved on last summer to Kunsan. After that, he’s going to AF Space Command at Peterson, so we’ll see him in 2001 for sure and for certain. Here’s good news from Chris SNEED. “I’m out of the Air Force and working on my MBA at Indiana University Southeast. I’m working in Human Resources at UPS currently, but have also started my own business, finally! It is a referral service that covers some major cities in the southeast. Still single, but dating. Recently returned from Capetown, South Africa. Quite a place! That’s all. Looking forward

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Chris’ business page is year.” www.roommatestogo.com. After I inquired of him, he added, “I’ve also applied for a job at an Internet startup called Darwin Networks, here in Louisville, KY. If they hire me for the position I wanted, it will be a networks design and application function. Lots to learn but I would be glad to be back on the technology side. I was able to start out in satellite operations at Falcon and ended up teaching it.” He will also be hopping around the Springs from time to time, apparendy. Then Mark BURNETTE sent a quick review of the past. He got married to Lisa in Oct ‘94; later went to Columbus as aT-37 IR had a son, Austin, in Apr ’97; a daughter, Shelby, in Jul ’98; then moved to Robins in Dec ‘99 to fly the E-8 (JSTARS). David and Laura FOGLESONG have moved to Italy. He is the 31st Wing IN and she’s going to work for 16th Air Force. They believe they will return to D.C. within the next five years (but their assignment to Italy is not for five, I don’t think). Laura is such a regular in this column, I’m sure we’ll get to hear about the Italian adventures somewhere along the line later in the year. The quick news from Andy HIRD is that he and the family wrapped up four and a half years at Charleston and got on “the wagon train heading west to set up a homestead” at Altus last Feb. Andy, this is the 21 Century now. The cowboys drive pickups and the cattle are genetically altered. Hope y’all are having fun together, all the same. Susan RANK had to go do some presidential support in Dec, NZ/Antarcdca again in Feb, the Combat Air Tactics school at Ft Dix, NJ in March, and is planning on doing a marathon in June. Maybe that’s why I saw her in January? Susan, you’re making me tired! Thinking of people who have life going on both burners, who can tell me where Jim and Erin DUTTON are at these days? I saw his picture in the March OCF newsletter, and it indicates he’s flying F-15s. I would like to get in touch with him, so please send the cluebird my way if you have info. Thanks! My final request is for any wrestler out there who would be interested in helping provide/organize grad data for an Academy effort to organize letter winners to please contact me. This request is for wrestlers, but apparently all the sports are going to be trying to nail down this data project as well, so if you’re an interested to

ex-athlete for another sport, you can contact me and I’ll pass your name on. Okay, now remember, only 559 days and 19 hours left! Tav.

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they were here in Hawaii. They have since gone to Wright-Patterson AFB for AFIT where Steve is completing his MS in logistics management in the Graduate Logistics Management Program in March 2001. He mentioned a few other ’92 folks at AFIT: Rodney HARRIS and Tiffany (REITNAUR) MORGAN are both graduating in

March this year (2000) with civil engineering degrees. Rodney is heading to Randolph AFB to work at HQ AETC Environmental Engineering and Tiffany is going to Eglin AFB where she will be in the Bio-Environmental Engineering shop. Don DAVIS is in

Steve’s class and is in the Graduate Space Operations program. Thanks for the letter Steve and I’m sorry I missed your visit to Hawaii. Maybe next time... I finally got an e-mail from someone I thought had fallen off the face of the earth (and he said as much when he finally wrote)! Rob and Jen ATKINS both got out a few years ago when they left Los Angeles AFB and headed home to Bloomfield, NY (near Rochester) to start their own business. The area didn’t provide much business

and they have decided to move on with other things. They have returned to Southern California where Rob took a

great job with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail-

road. They aren’t as close to the beach as when they were at L.A. AFB, but no where in Southern California is very far from the ocean. Jenn is just enjoying spending time watching their son Peyton grow up. Hopefully, they will make it to Northern

California this summer for my wedding. I’m looking forward to seeing them there. Right after New Years when the world didn’t end after Y2K, John MILTNER (another Tarantula) sent me an e-mail from Turkey. See, not even Turkey was effected enough to impede e-mail traffic! He has finished his tour at Incirlik AB where he spent 2 Vi years. During his tour, he had a great time traveling Turkey and many places in Europe, as well. He has now PCSed to Tinker AFB where he will be enjoying his time “back in the States.” My second very short e-mail was from Kabrena (RODDA) GOERINGER who wrote to tell me that she enjoys the class web site and

ing my plea... write again. Nicole (FOSTER) GREENWOOD sent me a Christmas letter so full of things going on, I almost got winded just reading it. I need a sip of water before I dig in and

If time continues to feel as if it’s going faster with each passing year, I guess when we’re 70 years old it will be a blur! I can’t believe we’re coming up on our

eight-year point very shortly. I can hardly keep up with folks.. .so much is going on. I appreciate those of you who take the time to send me info and interesting anecdotes of your lives. Today, I’m going to start off by making a few corrections from the December column. I mentioned that Bill MESHACK and his wife welcorned their second child, a boy; but I was a little ahead of myself; Bill’s son is his first and only for now. Bill got some surprising e-mails congratulating him sorry Bill. Man, the things I have to make up to get people to write! The second correction is from Mike RESCHKE. I was just a little behind on Mike’s life, but he has brought me up to date. He is no longer married, but is enjoying the single life once again. He has been doing a tremendous amount of flying at Robins AFB in the JSTARS program where he is aiso a flight commander. He and the JSTARS team had great success in ALLIED FORCE and are building their experience and knowledge levels. Dan McNEIL and Jeff GARTMAN are both IPs there in the squadron. The three of them spent quite a bit of time in Frankfurt last summer during ALLIED FORCE. Walt ALLEN is also an aircraft commander there. All four are part of the “Fairchild Tanker Mafia” that has moved to JSTARS. Terry CHRISTIANSEN and his wife, Jennifer, spent Thanksgiving last year with Mike on their way home from SOS. Drew NATALE and Terry were in the same SOS flight. Terry has been flying B-52s at Barksdale AFB and spending a lot of time in Turkey. Mike also mentioned that Mark MATTICOLA is back at the Academy flying motorgliders and spending time with his wife, Dawn, and their two daughters. —

get started. Ok, here we go... I’d better let her tell her own story since she is, after all, Public Affairs. “We are sponsoring a USAFA cadet in the Class of ’03... things sound pretty easy there, now— she gets to watch TV, has a DVD player and movies in her room... Husband Jeff was promoted to captain in May ‘99, so he doesn’t have to salute Nicole anymore! After almost three years of marriage, the Greenwoods experienced their dream Disney Cruise Vacation to the Bahamas in September. They spent three days at Disney World... and four nights on the luxurious

Disney Magic ship, including nightly musicals and incredible food.

than 1,000 feet above the ocean. Good thing they didn’t look at the canopy be-

forehand, or they many not have gone—there were at least five gaping holes in it. Jeff was selected for Schriever AFB’s Instructor of the Year and followed that up by

playing the wing’s mascot for the annual Space and Missile competition, Guardian Challenge... He got an assignment to F.E. Warren as a missileer for Nov 2000. Nicole began studying for the Public Relations Society of America’s Accreditation test... and passed (one of only 144 in the country) and is now professionally accredited. Nicole has decided to get out of the Air Force in June 2000 to start a

family. She will remain a Reservist... as IMA to the chief of Public Affairs at Travis AFB (Tad SHOLTIS, ’93). It’s a major’s billet, so after filling the job for about a year

An old Tarantula, Kip WILKOWSKI, sent me an e-mail after receiving his latest

issue of Checkpoints. I had not heard from him in a while. He was recently back in the Springs to attend the wedding of another Tarantula, Mike RILEY (‘93). Wow, did anyone ever think Mike would be getting married... and at the Academy! Kip

had to reassure me it was really true. He also reports that Jim “Little Jimmy” MEGER he is now at Columbus AFB as a T-38 instructor. Kip had a pretty full 1999 started the year in Florida as a T-34 instructor and got picked up for fighter crossflow in March. By May, he was off to Luke to start training and will be ready —

to leave in June 2000. As of his e-mail, he did not have a follow-on assignment, but should by the time this comes out. He has the right attitude when he says, “I really don’t care where I go because I haven’t had a bad assignment yet and I am really looking forward to flying the F-16 operational.” Steve MARTINEZ and his wife came through Hawaii last summer when I was TDY for several weeks. He left me a message on my answering machine that I got two weeks later. They were vacationing and enjoying Hawaii on their way back from a three-year tour at Yokota AB. Funny, I was probably at Yokota TDY when

In Nassau,

Jeff and Nicole experienced the ride of their life as they parasailed tandem more

That about sums up Mike’s letter.

reading Checkpoints in

Australia where she claims she is getting PhD in analytical toxicology at Monash University in Melbourne. That sounds like a scam on the Air Force... that we all should get to do! A couple of long e-mails in the form of Christmas letters made it into my Outlook mailbox just after my last column. The first was from Alisha and Jeff STAMP. I put Alisha’s name first, because she is actually the one who wrote—heeding my typical pathetic plea for letters in every column. At the time, Jeff was TDY to Bosnia and she appeared to be filling in well in his absence despite missing him quite a bit over the holidays. She even received his CGOQ award for him while he was gone. Jeff was honored in Oct 99 for his work on the Pentagon task force supporting the effort in Kosovo. That consumed a lot of Jeffs hours for three months and they had to be creative to find time together. Jeff and Alisha never imagined they would be sharing dinner on the Pentagon lawn eating from Tupperware containers. But before Jeff left for Bosnia he and Alisha went to Ocean City, MD to spend a week at the beach. In another creative act, Alisha took a hop to Ramstein and Jeff was able to get some time to see her and they spent their second anniversary in Garmisch. Not too shabby! Jeff finally returned in Feb and hopefully things will be a bit more normal (and they’ll see one another more)! Alisha, thanks for heed-

Nicole, Jazzie, and Jeff.

yet, our Boxer, Jazzie, is our baby..” Finally, I got a letter from a “Cool Campus Rad” (smack squadron no longer there) classmate Tim STONG. He actually put a letter in an envelope and mailed it with a stamp! Tim and his wife, Elissa, are in Germany and soon will be PCSing

commander. Hank continues to love his tour as the OG executive officer. His ultimate goal is to see a train station in every European country. One last update is that Paul MYRICK is stationed at San Antonio working in Information Warfare stuff. He’s one of the brainiac cyberspace types preventing the AF from being taken over by new versions of the PrettyPark.Exe virus. On a more serious note,

to Pope AFB via IP school at Little Rock AFB. Tim and Elissa have trekked all over

Paul happened to injure himself while rock climbing. News from the San Antonio

Europe and from the looks of their newsletter pictures, Egypt as well. I am trying

area is that he will make a

through all the vacation details to see if the USAF is actually making Tim work or not! Really, they enjoyed their tour in Europe and are looking forward to their move to Fayetteville, NC and the East Coast. Thanks for the info Tim! The other day I got an e-mail from Brian CESSNA who is flying C-5s at Dover AFB. He and his wife, Charlene, have a son and are expecting number two in Jun ‘00. He loves fatherhood and wouldn’t trade it for anything. He has an interesting hobby that he started with all of his TDY travel. He keeps a piece of money from

many blessings on your recovery Paul! Andy TRAVNICEK sends a nice letter from the city of Pace, FL. He sent pictures from Joe WARD and Kari VAD’s wedding in September 1999. They had “an awesome” wedding in the Catholic Chapel of our beloved alma mater. Joe and Kari

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each different country he visits, and now reports he has 50 different pieces! That’s quite a bit of travel. Some of his favorite acquisitions are from Kiev, Ukraine, Moscow, Russia, and Killimanjaro, Tanzania.

They are due for a PCS and are crossing

their fingers for Germany. That brings another edition of the 1992 Class Notes to a close. I’m not going to

slow, yet full recovery. Thanks for the updates Hank and

PCSed to Mountain Home, ID in December. Those at the wedding included the following: Jade and Erin (FULLER) BEAM are loving the outdoor life in Anchorage, AK. Jade couldn’t stop talking about his tail-dragging Cessna 180. Jade is now an official Alaskan bush pilot and enjoying the photographic views of the largest state in the Union. Rico PIETRYKOWSKI and Bill BOWMAN are both in the F-16 world of fun. Also in attendance were Dave and Stephanie MORISEY and Liesl RADERER. Liesl is still at Fairchild AFB. Rumor has it she ran in a marathon in Hawaii during 1999. She also got engaged in October Congratulations! -

write anymore about myself, as I will be giving you more details about me in one of the next two issues. So, until next time, keep in touch, take care of one another, and enjoy the summer! With much Aloha, God Bless, James.

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Good tidings to all this summer! I know this finds everyone ready for fun and On to the news.... I started off the New Year by being sent to SOS. I am sure most of you have been by now, but we happened to have a great crowd of classmates there. Without sounding like the lady from Romper Room, I’ll give it my best shot at remembering everyone. I saw/spoke with/ran into/enjoyed seeing, etc: Jason MILLS, Vince DURANT, Dave BOTTOMLEE, Larry TRITTSCHUH, Katie KNUDSON, Steve BEASLEY, Randy KOENIG, Sean WELSH, Mike KOSTER, Joe COLLINS, George CLARK, Lee WINGFIELD, Amy (SANTMYER) YOUNG, Andra VAN POPPEL, Rob LUNDY, Jeff HOLT, Jason COUISINE, Bill BOWMAN, Trey WESTBROOK, Rich DUJMOVIC, Aaron FREED, Grant MCKENZIE, Rick ROSALES, Chris NOLIN, Dave WRIGHT, and Dan JONES. It was awesome to meet up with everyone in Alabama. Grant MCKENZIE is currently “wearing the red pants” as an instructor at Squadron Officer School. He says it’s a great assignment for being settled and for seeing classmates. Aaron FREED is complete with his desert C-12 tour and now on his way to the mighty KC- 10A! Let’s see Aaron, type rating, followed by a type rating, followed by another type rating! If I can remember correctly, Dave BOTTOMLEE and Randy KOENIG both got distinguished graduate honors at SOS. In fact for Dave, the news traveled back to his unit overseas, and the very next day (due to his expert briefing, writing, and DG skills) found him as the wing commander’s executive officer. Vince DURANT and I were in the same flight and had a great time whipping up on the general public in flickerball. A couple trips to the Varsity in Atlanta didn’t hurt either. He and his wife are expecting another little one soon. The five-week course does take its toll though. If you go, you’ll know what I mean. It definitely exceeded my expectations of what I thought SOS would be like. My old “roomie” Jason MILLS is Columbus AFB-bound ready and willing to fly the Tweet. He was house hunting while at SOS. Larry TRITTSCHUH played host to a number of us while we were down there. He had the misfortune of living in Montgomery and going TDY to Maxwell AFB. He and his wife, Christy, are doing great enjoying life in their new Mercedes Benz. Jason COUISINE is flying the C-5 around the globe keeping his acting career on hold. No kidding, I was watching this movie with my wife and I see Jason’s mug on the screen. Luckily it was a rental so I rewound the tape and sure enough our classmate is a star! It was great to meet your family Jason take care and keep in touch! More from SOS: Jeff HOLT spent the whole time at SOS trying to break every AF record for running three miles. He was getting ready for the Marine Corps Marathon. Judging by his three-mile time at SOS, he’ll represent 93ers well! Andra VAN POPPEL is setting the A-10 world en fuego down in North Carolina. She was also a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. All in all we had a great time sun; well, except those of us in the colder climates.

Andy and his wife, Sandy (DUNLOW ’91), are living the life of the best-kept seT-34s at a Navy pilot training base, NAS Whitney in Florida. Thanks for the invitation to fly the T-34 Trav, but I think I’m in the airdrop line here at McGuire! Travis had not been to USAFA since 1994 and says that it has changed immensely. I guess the land across from 1-25 is now completely filled with housing developments. Eric SCHROEDER and his wife are expecting a little one soon cret in the AF

at Fairchild AFB. Mo BARRETT has made the Air Force Women’s Soccer Team this year and is enjoying her spare time flying C-5s at Travis AFB. Ty and Nike HACHTEL are in Cheyenne, WY with a new addition to their family welcome to the family -

Kayla!

One more update from the TRAVNICEKs is that Joel DUNHAM and Kari

(GRASSHOF ’92) DUNHAM are also in the Florida area. Joel is doing some sort of financial investment type thing in Pensacola and Kari is trying to keep the Navy pilots straight in the T-34.

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with all the graduates.

Hopefully I’ll get some great e-mails that go into more depth on how everyone is doing (hint!)! Some miscellaneous check-ins from around the globe: Jeff, Kate and Maggie VOETBERG finally got settled in Great Falls, MT. Lee SPECHLER found his way into a bombing competition for Osan AB and wound up kicking some major you-lmowwhat for a new guy. He also spent two weeks snow skiing and then snorkeling, but not in the same location. Lee is also Germany bound for his next assignment. Not

The starting lineup in Joe and Kari’s wedding! I wish you all the very best during the summer season! Let’s continue making

my job difficult by sifting through too much mail and e-mail. Thanks and God Bless! Oh yeah, I can’t keep it a secret any longer. I’m going to be a pappa! Lori and I are both very excited! Mike —

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Speaking of Spangdahlem AB, Hank BUCK speaks out from this location. Brian TURNER is back from his tour in Korea and now enjoying the cool temperatures of Hill AFB, UT. He enjoys flying F-16s, spending time with his family, and studying to be the academic Zeus of the F-16 world. In fact, Brian won two of three awards given at weapons school: the coveted Academic Award and the Outstanding Graduate Award. Wow! His wife, Jane, was the one to let the news flow, as we all know Brian is a humble man. Other updates from Hank are that Mary LESTER works somewhere in the Operations Group at Spangdahlem AB, Steve HORTON is an F-16 Viper guy, and Donna (VINES) PETTY is the Civil Engineering section

Greetings, ’94! Wow! It’s hard to believe the class of 2000 is graduating already, those of us still in the Air Force are hitting that six-year point, and BCT was a full ten years ago (anybody feeling old yet?)! I guess time truly flies when you’re havand I hope that’s what our past 10 years together have been for all of ing fun you. They’ve certainly been wonderful years to me... Forgive me for getting so nostalgic on you, but it’s a strange time of year for me. We buried my father one year ago today while I was in the midst of many other life changes. So many of you stood by me through the trials and tribulations of 1999 and I don’t know how —

to properly thank or repay you. I never could have imagined God would lead me where I am today, but I wouldn’t change my situation for the world.

has caused us to reevaluate what’s important to us, and we’ve renewed our commitment to each other. IthinkweareallgoingtobeO.K. Noah will never be gone,

Of course, change seems to beget more change and my life has once again taken a departure from the plan I mentioned last column. A few weeks ago, our

long as we continue to love him and keep him in our hearts. So, with that, again I thank you for all of your support and comfort. Now, I am starting to get choked up so I am going to change the subject. As for being in Montana, well, we have a really nice house on base on a very quiet street. The mountains are about an hour away, so we intend to acquire some bumps and bruises as we try to get into the skiing scene. As for the job, I absolutely love being a missileer. Being in operations is so much more exciting and rewarding for me than acquisitions. I work with a lot of enlisted on a daily basis and actually working with, on, and

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wing commander, Maj Gen (s) Bob Dierker (72) told me he needed me to be his “temporary” (translation: until August) chief of Protocol starting the next day, of course. Oh, by the way, the Secretary of Defense was coming to Osan in 27 weeks and the Chief of Staff (Gen Ryan, ’65) would be here two days later! To complicate matters further, both my Protocol Lt and my Lt from Services were going on mid-tour that same week! Yikes! Well, the job change forced me to reconsider extending since a five-month absence from Services wouldn’t give me or my squadron the continuity I had expected. My dilemma was short-lived, however, as Gen Ryan’s staff talked of bringing me to the Pentagon to work in Interna—

tional Protocol for the Chief. I don’t know how it will all pan out, but now it looks whether bound for D.C. or somewhere else.

like I’ll be out of here in September

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With that in mind, I have lots of traveling left to do! I departed the day after the

Chief left for a four-day jaunt to China with friends—we climbed the Great Wall, see The Last Emperor), went visited the “Forbidden City” (the Emperor’s Palace to Tiananmen Square, and spent heaps of money on pearls, silks, and Cloisonne’ vases and ornaments. Too much fun! Lest you think life here is all work and no play, I do spend the majority of my time at the office. Because of our two big visits earlier this month, I got to work closely with Becky (BERNARDINI) KNAPR from OSI, as well as with Trevor NELSON (Pentagon), who came to Osan as the Chiefs personal security agent. Jae SIM (’95) handled all the ROKAF coordination, as he’s the aide de camp for the Korean three-star on base. Deb REUTHER (’94 VP and Osan’s CGO of the Quarter) was invaluable as well, as she was handpicked to take care of Lt Gen (r) "Bones” Marshall (Korean War ace and avid pilot) who was here in the midst of both visits. More on life at Osan... Last fall, a group of us got together at a club downtown for a quick Checkpoints shot... I’m finally including a photo of (from left, back —

around a weapon system is the greatest. The alert rate is not bad either. I have been on-line now since November and am currently a deputy missile combat crew commander. I go out about six-seven times a month for a 26-28 hour alert and come in for monthly testing and training three times a month. The rest of the time I am off or studying weapon system procedures. Angie doesn’t mind it either. I am much more reliable; that is to say, I am much more on time with this schedule than I ever was a Wright-Pat. So, when you go to bed at night, sleep well knowing that your friend, Che Bradley, is on the tower standing guard and keeping America safe!” Thanks for sharing, Che. And the results are in...

Last column, I talked about the ’94 baby boom, but

didn’t have updates on a few of our newest family members. Trevor and Jennifer SMITH were given an early Christmas blessing and were excited to welcome Kylie Noelle to the world on 21 Dec. A family photo follows.

first): TJ HOGAN (’89), Dave BACZEWSKI (’88); John VINCENT; me; Johnny ’Red” WALKER (’93); Jeremy QUATACKER (’96); Paul MURRAY; Andrew WOLCOTT (’93); Chris BACON (’96); Dave MICHAUD (’96); Dag GRANTHAM (’93); and John

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GLOYSTEIN (’92).

Trevor’s Family: Trevor, Jennifer, Matthew, and Kylie Noelle. I’ve also received several pictures of young Jason Michael GIBSON, the newest addition to Jane (DECKER) and Jeff GIBSON’s family. Their precious gift from heaven made Regan Marie and Sarah Elizabeth proud big sisters on 29 Jan. (Jane Ellen, unfortunately, I need a photo with you in it to publish it in Checkpoints). Derek (’92) and Sandy (PALOTAS) LEIBEL want to join the ranks of parenthood and hope to have news of a little one on the way soon after

USAFAgrads at The Voodoo Club outside Osan’s main gate. Of course, many of those folks aren’t here anymore, but new grads show up every day. Kay AQUINO (RED HORSE) is new to Osan, as is Michelle “Xena” VESTAL nd (A-10,2 tour in Korea). I’m not sure when he arrived, but I’ve gotten to see a lot of Brian VANMATRE here too. In fact, he and Michelle were enthusiastic fans for a gang of us

running the Seoul Marathon in early March. I can’t believe I actually

miles, but I know I couldn’t have done it without their support and the encouragement of my running partner for the event—Col Bob “Bullet” Eskridge (77). I did all my training with my dear friend Elizabeth, but Col Eskridge and I I was pretty ended up keeping the same pace and finishing right around 4:33 ran 26.2

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satisfied for a first marathon! I was even more excited the next day that I was still able to walk especially because I made my first visit to a church my father built near the DMZ when he was stationed here in the ‘60s. He talked a lot about the church before he died; I never dreamed I’d actually get to see it since I had orders —

they leave Osan in April.

All roads lead to Osan... Ever a TDY destination, Korea gets its share of visitors. Lately, I’ve gotten to see Troy HENDERSON and West STARK, who were in from Kadena (F-15s). West’s wife, Shannon, is no longer in the military, but she’s still a friend to lots of us from '94 who remember her from Soaring or from other assignments. In fact, I got to see one of her neighbors from Edwards (and one of my dear friends!) Rick SHEFFE when he came through on his C-5 from Travis. He he stays and Jennie love California even though it’s not close enough to family busy flying and she enjoys teaching at a nearby Christian school. It was a whirlwind visit, but I was able to introduce him to Korea’s awesome cuisine and incredible shopping! Also zipping through was class president Kevin PFEIL. I didn’t actually lay eyes on him, but he was here with the PACAF IG team for our Unit —

Compliance Inspection in February. although I Wrapping things up... That’s about it for events around the globe see travel in my near future. Our dining facilities were just awarded the Air Force’s prestigious Hennessy award as “best in the Air Force.” Even though I’m not in our Services squadron anymore, I get to go to the awards banquet in Chicago since Food Service was part of my flight before I changed jobs! Other than that, I still hope to see more of the Orient and more of you before I head back to the states (or wherever I end up next!). Please keep in touch! Take care and God Bless! C.C. —

to Germany at the time...

Maxwell’s motley crew... My former roommate Kathy CLEVELAND wrote from SOS to share the list of folks in her Class 00B: Roland SECODY; Monica Patricia STUBBS (GUERRA); James BIERYLA; Shiloh FISHER; Byron MIRANDA; Gregg LEISMAN; and Icy LEE were there. So were Damon TIFFANY; Matt PASCO; Matt

JEFSON; Mike MALONE; Brian LEWIS; Courtney (MINER) CASTANEDA; Tim RITTENHOUSE; Brady BEIGH and Craig STEFAN. Brian MORRISON; Shane KNIGHTON; Steve GOODMAN; Deb LOVETTE and Ken STOLTMAN rounded out the USAFA ’94 crowd. From the heart.. Deb (NAWROCKI) LUKER is another dear friend and former roommate who I can always count on for updates. She took time from her busy law school schedule to forward a letter from Che and Angie BRADLEY (missileer, Malmstrom) who are ready to share their feelings after the loss of their son Noah. They asked that the following be passed on: “I just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers, flowers, letters, and phone calls of support while we were in California. We did get them, but please forgive us if it’s taken six months for us to respond. Noah’s sudden passing has left a hole in our lives that I can’t even begin to describe. There’s been so much anger, sadness and confusion, that at times it’s hard to focus on the fact that we still have Jacob. But he is doing really, really well, and I like to think that Noah was the angel that saved his life. Jacob has been off all his medications since November and is growing and developing like a normal little boy—basically he’s entering his terrible twos on schedule and, I am happy to say, becoming a pain in the butt! Angie and I are also doing well. This tragedy

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Hi everyone! Wow! What a busy couple of months! And I was thrilled to hear from so many people for this quarter’s article. I’ll be leaving Tinker at the end of April and moving to Wichita, KS, where I will become a civilian. I’m not exactly sure what I’ll be doing but I should know by the next article. I’ll still be writing the Checkpoints article so keep sending the e-mails with info. I will have a new adit’s dress to print for the next article but you can reach me on my home e-mail worldwide accessible if I decide to travel a little! Oz MEDLEY left Tinker and will be heading to UPT at Columbus starting at the —

end of April. He was very excited to get picked up and was taking some leave to Dallas and Pennsylvania before showing up to start the grueling process. Deedra FOGLE just PCSed from Tinker to Osan, Korea, where she will be working for the next year. She was also very excited about the assignment. Jon CORY wrote from the desert where he was located for what seems like the millionth time. He said he saw Paul MOGA(F-15s) and Andy ROWE (‘96, KC-135s) while he was there and

also passed on the news that Fred LACEY and his wife, Dawn, had yet another child, Christopher. Fred and Jon have also kept in touch with Keel ROSS though they sent no other details. Jon and his wife, Jennifer, are getting ready to PCS this summer and are

hoping the assignment to Warner Robins with a CLSS job pans out officially. Jennifer graduates this summer with a degree in Marketing congrats! Jon also wanted to pass on the news that Eric MACK (‘96) and Nick MCFALLS received medals at a military cross-country competition at Cape Canaveral, Florida. It seems they are running for the AF and doing a splendid job at it! Keep it up guys! Dana DALLAS wrote to let me know she returned safely from Haiti in time for Christmas and was trying to get readjusted to life in Ohio. She was able to attend the Marine Corps Ball with the Haitian President and U.S. Ambassador while she was there and really enjoyed herself. She relays that Mark PIPER is now stationed at Mountain Home and just returned from a stint in Turkey with ONW. Dana will be separating this fall and will be attending grad school full time. Best of luck Dana—keep us posted! Doug VANDER KOOI wrote me from L.A. Air Station where he is an acquisitions officer but is applying to start med school in August what a challenge! Doug got married about a year and a half ago to a wonderful woman named Ruth and is really loving married life. Great to hear! Jen PATRICK (‘94) wrote from her new home in New Mexico to relay some great news of her engagement to CJ SOVADA (‘94) over New Year’s congratulations! Elizabeth YOUNG wrote from Ramstein where she loves life on her second tour in Europe. She’ll be PCSing this summer but has been —

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able to go to several countries, Stockholm, Oslo, and even the Arctic Circle where she spent a couple of nights in a hotel made completely of ice and snow. What an adventure! Wonder how they heat it without melting it? I never was good at engineering! Look forward to hearing about other adventures in the future! Scott “Soup” CAMPBELL wrote from his deployed location in A1 Jaber to let me know he was doing great with his cohorts from Pope. He was racking up lots of hours flying and was planning on heading to Colorado skiing with Dave ABBA upon his return to the states. Jon SCHEER also wrote from the same location and let me know he is alive and well, and working out a lot. He relayed a routine of eat, fly, eat, workout, eat, eat, sleep...repeat for 45 days. More power to you—you’ll be back in North Carolina soon! On the opposite spectrum of the temperature scale, Rolf LUNDMARK wrote to let me know he was being released from his beautiful ice prison in Thule and was heading to Vandenburg AFB to start his training for his next assignment. He sounded extraordinarily upbeat for some reason! Had to be the fact they have sun and warm air in California. Rolf was able to meet up with Bill BARRINGTON and they skied at Steamboat. Evidently they had a great time but someone wasn’t in shape and their legs got sore.. .hahaha. Bill says Rolf will be coming to FE Warren around mid-June to join the other missileers there. Todd MASER left FE Warren this summer and went to the Top Hand Squadron at Vandenburg. Bill relays that he is now an executive officer for the LG at Warren.. .have fun there Bill and thanks for the updates! Andrea ROLFE checked in and announced her wedding will be this fall in San Antonio since she just got her assignment to Columbus as a T-38 instructor. She’ll be in San Antonio from Aug-Dec for training so the wedding will be there in Octoher. Give Andrea a ring if you knowyou’ll be in that area to extend your congratulations! Len CABRERA also wrote to say hi (thanks to this great network we have going on!). He is at Hurlburt working at the 18th Flight Test Squadron. He says Jessica (SAGE) OLSON will be moving there soon as well. He stays busy sailing, an MBA. You go, Len! He says his teaching and getting his second master’s favorite part of life there is crewing a race boat with the local yacht club. Kirsten PALMER wrote from Spang where she updates that Matt LOWE, Matt WADD, Dave RAMIREZ (all SFS), Jon TINSLEY, Jason SMITH (both F-16s), and Mike CURLEY (A-10) are all stationed there and doing as well as can be. Matt Lowe will be heading to pilot training, Jon Tinsley will be PCSing to Korea and Jason Smith got engaged any more details fellas? Kirsten saw Jason COCKRUM at the Blarney Stone next to Ramstein (a pub) where Johnny “the one man band” NORTHON was playing—he’s evidently really good! In early March, Kirsten went to Fasching (like Europe’s Mardi Gras) with Abby WHITE (‘97) and Jamie PETERSON (‘98). In January, Kirsten was able to see Sue PHILLIPS in Vegas and spend some time with her there. Dwight and Becky JUNIO wrote from Spang and sent this

great photo from their wedding. It was a great wedding! They are traveling as much as they can in between work and work. Sounds like they are having a great

newlywed year! Brad TIDD dropped me a quick note to say hello from Colorado and let me know he will be separating this summer as well. He and his wife, Cathie, are searching for jobs sounds like his wife got a really great one so we’ll look forward to hearing more from them in the future. Beau BILEK wrote from Georgia where he is in the midst of Border Patrol training. He summarized his life the past couple of years as “finished pro hockey career, got his gut fixed, and is currendy pursuing a modern-day cowboy career with the U.S. Border Patrol.” He’ll head for San Diego —

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this summer where his post will be located. I’m sure we’ll have some wild adventure stories from him in the future!

Heath WHARTON sent a note from Barksdale where he is a B-52 nav. He relayed the joyous news that he was getting hitched on May 20th to Rachel Weaber. Con-

gratulations! He also says he heard Adam STONE is in Las Vegas working on Intel Weapon School. Adam has also continued his guitar playing and is getting better —we may hear him on the radio one

day! It sure was great to hear him play when he lived next door to us. Shelley STRONG (‘93) wrote from Osan where she just completed yet another marathon in Seoul. She said CCMASOTTI-MAXWELL (‘94) was one of her support crew for the race. She’s also been traveling all over and will soon be heading to Langley to work on the DP staff this summer. Wade WEGNER wrote from Lakenheath to let me know he will be getting out of the AF this summer and will be making the move from AF Supply to corporate America with his wife, Tammy. He’s been able to see almost every major city in Europe so his time in England was busy!

From left are Chris Ederle, Chris Bridges (‘96), Dan Johnson, Casey Erickson(Cornish) Johnson(96), Scott Hertz, PJ Farrell (‘96), Stacie, and Regina Sabria.

Stacie KREYKES also wrote from Lakenheath and sent this great photo. She’ll be heading to teach ROTC at University of Arizona in July following some training at Maxwell. Keep those college kids in line, Stace! Mike FOUTCH wrote from the Azores to let everyone know that he is loving life in the Azores. He’s hoping to get accepted into the nursing management program at Brooks next year and will keep us posted! He sent a picture that I’ll include in the next edition we were limited —

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Michele JOHNSON wrote and sent this picture last fall. She will be separating from the AF and will be going to law school at Notre Dame go Irish! She said she is very sad to be leaving but will be pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer. Best of luck Michele we know you’ll be a fantastic lawyer! G ESTRADA wrote from his post in Illinois he’s actually assigned to Hill AFB but working with the Army as a buyer and a liaison officer for the AF. He’ll be getting married this summer as well as heading into corporate America in the Chicago area. Quite a life change! We know you’ll make the change effortlessly, G. Wow! I think that is about all I can fit in this edition! It’s been so great getting these updates.. .keep them coming! I’ll have an actual address for you to send the photos to next time.. .so until then, send me your e-mails! To everyone who is PCSing, separating, getting married, or making a life-changing decision, best of luck! Relax! We made it through USAFA didn’t we? Stay safe out there! Until next time... From the heardand, Becky. —

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presidential inauguration, NATO’s 50 anniversary, and the St. Louis papal visit. Tony’s wife is a B-52 navigator currently in FTU at Barksdale, where he will be joining her when his time is up. While visiting his wife one weekend, he had dinner with Chuck and Amanda McLEAN and their daughter. More weddings: Colleen LEHNE and Danta JOHNSON are getting married 23 June 00 in Los Angeles. Matt MENNEL is getting married in July in Los Angeles as well. He was just hired to go back to the Academy to coach soccer. How does casual status coaching LA anyone luck out with such great assignments coaching again? Best wishes to both couples! Justin “Sleepy” COOPER is stationed out at Laughlin as a T-37 FAIR There is an interesting story behind the nickname, something about routinely falling asleep in the plane, but he’ll have to tell you the real story. The good news is that he’s back on flying status now. Justin has been keeping in touch with a bunch of folks from CS 36 and gave me this update. Wayne CHITMAN and Keith DERBENWICK are stationed at Hill AFB flying F-16s. Chris HUTCHINS is stationed at Moody AFB flying F-16s as well. Its rumored that he ejected out of his F-16 on an ANG upgrade ride last February, but we haven’t gotten any details on that one. Matt RUSSEL is flying A-10s in Korea and is hoping to swing a follow-on assignment to Davis-Monthan. Rodney LUCKET is still in Korea as a maintenance officer and is trying to get to DM as well. Justin had some news for some non-36ers as well. George GALLOWAY is working in computers at the Pentagon and plans to marry Kristin ORTMAN '97, this —

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Congratulations on Captain! I can’t believe it’s already been four years since we left the Zoo. (And how come it’s only called the Zoo after we leave -hmmm—just wondering if I’m the only one that thinks about that.) It seems like the 2 Lts that are going through pilot training here at Laughlin are looking younger and younger, making me feel like an old lady. Well, at least we get a pay raise. Babies are everywhere. The last three years, all I heard about were weddings, and now, it seems like every time I turn around, I’m hearing about someone in our class having a baby! And some of our classmates have had two already! John and Crissy LODMELL received their addition to the family in December, just in the nick of time for the tax write-off. Just kidding, John and Crissy. Hopefully, John will send some pictures in soon to show off his new son. Maria and Mark HOLBROOK (VILLALPONDO) just had their second child on Feb 14 th This .

is kinda a crazy story, that I heard from Melissa BRYANT (WAINWRIGHT) so I’ll

pass it along. The doctors let Maria go two weeks past her delivery date, and when they finally induced her, the baby would not budge. By the end of the day, they decided to give her a C-section. When the baby came out, they had two big surprises. First of all, when you let a baby hang out for two extra weeks, they don’t

stop growing. So her baby weighed an incredible 11 pounds, 2 ounces. The second surprise came when they discovered that the little girl that they were expect-

ing for the last nine months was really a little boy. So his name is Carter Matthew not Christina Marie. I guess Maria will have to go back and exchange all of the pink baby clothes for blue, but she is very excited with the addition to her family. Melissa and Bob BRYANT also had a birth last year. Rebecca Nicole Bryant was born on 10 Nov 99. She was a beautiful baby, with a little cone head. I wasn’t really educated on the whole cone head thing, besides the Saturday Night Live skit, so she gave me the scoop. “They have hats for those, and then they go back to being normal heads, in a day or so.” Just in case any of you were wondering. She also told me the rest of the details, but it sounded too much like one of the shows on the lifetime channel, so I’ll let you figure it out when you have your own children.

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year. Dave HENSHAW is in B-1 training at Dyess AFB and will remain there for his follow-on assignment. Brian SHUMWAY stopped up to see me while he was waiting for maintenance to

release his C-21 last February. He was passing through with a DV visit and we were able to talk for an hour or so. Brian is stationed at Offutt AFB and is really enjoying his assignment. He was married about seven months ago to a gal that he met there. I hope to get some wedding pictures and more details for the next article. Brian told me that Mike MARTINEZ is working as an engineer at Eglin AFB and is enjoying the location and the work. Brian has also been in contact with Chris WHITE. He told me that Chris changed his last name to Jensen, so if you’ve had a hard time finding him, that’s probably the reason. Chris White/Jensen is stationed at the Pentagon working with computers. He is married to Amy, a girl that he was dating while we were at school. They are enjoying the D.C. area and he’s doing a great job. Tim KAO is heading back to the Springs area to work as a liaison for the Marine Corps to Space Command. That’s all for now! Keep writing in!

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1/LT Bob Bryant and five- month-old daughter Rebecca. Melissa enjoyed her maternity leave over the holidays, and we actually made it up to Enid for the christening. We had a great time catching up. At the time this article was written, Rebecca was just turning four months old. Melissa said that,

‘She is so much fun. She rolls around; she laughs, and has a great disposition, just like me. Ha Ha! Bob has already hung her upside down to check her for airsickness to see if she’d be a good pilot.” She passed with flying colors.

Andy LIPINA dropped me a line from Eielson AFB, AK where he and his wife, Jenni, arrived in August. Andy’s flying Vipers with the 18FS Blue Foxes along with Joel DEBOER and Matt CRILL. Andy passed on that Chris WILEY, John DYER, Brian CUSSON, and Jon BOULET are also at Eielson flying A-lOs in the 355FS. Congratulations are in order for Jon and his wife, Andrea, who recendy had a baby boy. Dan PEMPEL reported he will be joining Andy in Alaska, although he will be at Elmendorf. Dan mastered the missile security thing in Minot, and will have been in Alaska for four-five months when this is in print. Dan managed to get a few awards before leaving Minot. He was the 742d Missile Squadron CGO of the Quarter and 91st Space Wing SF CGO of the Quarter for the 3rd qtr and 742 MS SF CGO

of the Year. Dan’s still shooting with the Air Force Rifle Team along with a bunch of other grads (and a couple ROTC guys). Dan’s trying to make the Olympic Team this year. He missed making the national team by one point this past fall. Dan passed on some more news of grads he has heard rumblings about, “The only ‘97 people up here that I’ve actually seen are Mike and Becky SETTLE and Dave PATTERSON. Mike is missile maintenance and might get orders soon. Becky is a missileer. Dave is OSI. Eric WARME and Judd STONE are missileers too, but I haven’t run into them. I also think Renee GERNANDT is/was here, but I haven’t seen her either. I’ve seen a few people from other classes around. Chris NEIMAN and Dave MILLER (‘98), and Doug Vetrano (‘99) are missile cops here. Back in June, I went to the Zoo for Lew HARPER’S wedding. He’s a missileer at Malmstrom. Joe ALK3RE (Huey/FE Warren), Jeff BRACH, Chris TODD (Schriever), Carrie WORTH (C-21/Wright-Pat?), and Erin BREWER (KC-135/Robins) were there also. Klaus FRANZE is doing World Class Athlete Program at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for running target shooting. The other grads shooting rifle with me are Justin BROUGHTON (‘94, USAFA rifle coach), Dan WILCOX (‘95, B-

1/Ellsworth), and Robin ORTH (‘96, acquisitions/Hanscom). Matt JOHNSON (OSI/

Wright-Pat) and Courtney HAMILTON (F-15 RTU) should be joining the team soon. Back in May I ran into a few other grads at Grand Forks flying 135s. They in‘

Tony EVANGELISTA wrote in with news from Camp Lejeune, NC. He and his th at the Maxwell AFB Chapel. Tony is currently assigned as a Navy liaison officer to a Marine Corps unit called Chemical Biological Incident Response Force. His unit is designed to respond to chemical

eluded (but are not limited to) Bobbie BREYEN (‘96), Jesse CARLSON, Donavan KANAK, and Mark TAKAMIYA” Mike MCKEE wrote from Tucson with news of his recent engagement to Malia Andrus from Lakewood, CO. Malia will graduate from Colorado College in May. Mike proposed to her at Lake Tahoe on New Years Eve, just as the clock hit midnight. They are planning on having the wedding on Sept 30, in downtown Colorado Springs. Mike is at Davis-Monthan with six more rides to go before heading out to Osan in May and Pope as a follow-on. Roger MALDONADO is also flying A-

and biological terrorist attacks and accidents to protect U.S. civilians. The unit’s

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wife, Emily, were married on July 10

I did receive a few e-mails for this month: Chuck ROHRIG sent a quick e-mail to

let me know that although he likes being stationed at Nellis, he is really excited about his upcoming move to Wright-Patterson AFB this summer. Chuck was pro-

ducing a TV show about Nellis while he was there and didn’t mention what he might be doing when he gets to Ohio. He mentioned that he runs into Sarah EMORY and Moe LEE every once in a while and that they are doing well. He said he “can’t believe” how many people are getting married and having kids! Well, that number just keeps getting bigger! Shaun BRISCOE sent me a very short e-mail to let me know that he and Becky LIEVERS are engaged and are planth ning an Aug 19 wedding back in the Springs. I also got an e-mail from Lori Kohles, who recendy became Mrs. Calvin POWELL. This month they are headed to Tyndall, where Cal will begin RTU in the F-15C. Oh, and stop the presses, I also heard that Chad ANSON is engaged to a girl named Jenny. I think she must be a saint! Congratulations to all our newly engaged, newly married and those classmates getting ready to celebrate wedding anniversaries or new arrivals! Those are all the recent e-mails, but I found two more that for some reason

quite made it into an article. I apologize for that, but better late than never, right? Anyway, here goes: never

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CAMPBELL’s (REED) wedding. Pictured are Chuck REED (‘70), Dana ARBAUGH (‘70), Jesse GOSSNER (‘81), Kirk EMIG (‘87), Todd DIERLAM (‘88), Eric GRACE

(‘94), Dave ABBA (‘95), Jason BAILEY (‘95), Lee BERGFELD (‘95), Kevin WELLS (‘95), Jason HOUSER (‘95), PaulWOJTOWICZ (‘95), Mike JJALICK (‘95) and the ‘97 contingent: Tim WELTER, Matt QUATRARA, Scott DEVENISH, Wendy PALATINUS, Tanji JOHNSON, Beth BENSON, Shannon FABER, and Tara SHAMHART. I made yet another trek to Fort Dix for some more training. I spent Super Bowl

Sunday with Jason and Cathy PUCKETT. Jason recently moved over from Maxwell AFB and has set up shop at the Air Mobility Warfare Center. Cathy, who has two bachelor’s degrees, was working on a master’s degree. I ran into Rebecca AINSLIE who had just packed up from Mountain Home and was in Osan just a week before being sent back to the states for class. Rebecca and I are actually doing the same job as OICs of AMC Air Freight sections. Rebecca’s already got a TDY in the desert completed and after this remote she’s headed to Ramstein as a follow-on.

On the middle weekend of our two-week courses,

Rebecca and I and a couple other folks from her class went to New York City to see some of the sites in the big city. The most fun for me was riding the subway so I’ve included a photo for your viewing pleasure.

Mel and Rebecca at Penn Station in New York City. Ran into a few other folks in Jersey. Steve SHARPE invited Rebecca and me over

for lunch one day to meet his wife and baby boy, Austin. Regrettably, I can’t recall the name of Steve’s wife as my memory seems to get worse everyday. We also ran into Randy ACKERMAN and Corey CRAIN who are maintainers and roommates at McGuire. Randy, Rebecca, and I went out to dinner and did some major name-dropping but once again, the lack of a functioning brain precludes me from being able to pass any of that information on. I also ran into William MARTIN in the gym at McGuire where he flies C-141s. Well, that is about all I’ve got for this go-round. I’d like to hear from all of you and I’m sure the rest of the class would too. Hit me up! Until next time. Mel Karin L. Klein

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Happy Two-Year Anniversary Dominators! By the time this is printed, we will be only days away from our first pay raise and enjoying the last days when we will be able to offer the excuse of “I’m just a 2d Lt., I didn’t know...” Oh, and the class of 2000 will be lieutenants scary thought! —

After last quarter’s short novel, this quarter I have little to report. I know lots of our classmates are still doing wonderful and exciting things, but they sure aren’t telling me about it. In case you missed it, that was a not-so-subtle hint that I really need e-mails, letters, pictures and phone calls to keep this column going!

Matt MCDANIEL sent me an e-mail in November, so this info is a litde dated. He

is on his way to Barksdale to fly the B-52. Here is the info he sent about the rest of the members of SUPT Class 00-01 from Del Rio. Jesse BAKER will be aT-1 instructor

and Charlie PARENT will be aT-37 instructor, both at Laughlin. Ed BURKE is training in the A-10 and both Jeff CASHION and Craig GODTHWAITE got C-2 Is. Jeff will be stationed at RAF Mildenhall and Craig will be at Wright-Pat. Jeff ENGBERG got a KC-135 to Fairchild, Joel RIVARD got a KC-135 to Grand Forks and Jayme JIMENEZ

got an RC-135 to Offutt. Tim GONYEA will be flying the C-17 at Charleston, Mike PEELER the C-141 at McChord and Maggie GRAFE will be flying the C-5 out of Dover.

On the fighter side, Erik FIEDERER and Sean HOLAHAN will be flying F- 16s.

The other ghost e-mail I found is from Rachel TUKEY. She wrote in late Decernher, so this info is a litde more current. By this time she is most likely at Fairchild AFB flying the KC-135 and was really excited about her assignment. She wrote that her sister Jenna TUKEY and Jack FLYNT were married last May, so happy oneyear anniversary to them. Jack is flying the C-141 at McChord and Jenna is the contingency planning officer for the C-17 Squadron. She also had some info about some of the other girls from the swim team. Alyssa COWDEN is at Langley as an intel officer, and Beth (ZEMAN) STOHLMAN is living in Enid with husband, Andy. She is also an intel officer and Andy is in UPT. Conner WYATT is in intel school and Jeremy EDWARDS is at Cheyenne working space and missiles. Sure seems like a lot of the ‘98 swim team became intel officers! Ok, now for the only other info I know. I went TDY in late January to Langley AFB, where I was surprised to run into Shane Lamond, a former ‘98er who is currently a member of the security forces squadron there. What a small world! He is getting out later this year and will finish his degree in the civilian world. Susan CANADY was here at Barksdale TDY in early March. She came over for dinner one night and Susan, Jay MEIER, Tara and I had a great time talking about what people we knew were up to. Of course I didn’t write any of it down, so it will have to wait for the next issue. She is still dating Chris OLSEN and said she also runs into Seth REAGEN every now and then. She is currentiy stationed at Tinker and was here to work on a modification to the B-52. Chad MARCHESSEAULT also stopped by to crash at our house on his way from Florida and New Orleans to Enid and then on to Altus for KC-135 training. After training he will be stationed at Grand Forks, ND. He said Mardi Gras was a great time, but never did explain how he earned all the beads he brought over... Our class seems to constantly have someone in the desert, and now is no exception. Rick VASQUEZ and Melissa YOUDERIAN are both in the desert as this article is being written and my roommate Tara VICE will be at Prince Sultan Air Base for the entire summer. Tara tells me that Wendy VOKLAND and Beth CRIMMEL, who might already be married to Rob MAKROS, are graduating from Harvard this May and then Wendy will move onto Eglin. She also told me that Ryan BALLEW is on his way to Schriever AFB to do operations research. Joy BOSTON sent me an e-mail today to let me know that Tracy VILLANO just th competed in the Olympic marathon trials and finished somewhere around 35 out of more than 120 who competed. Great Job! Joy is still at Eielson, and maybe by now it is above freezing there. Here in Louisiana, things are busy as usual. In addition to working public affairs for the 2d Bomb Wing, I am teaching aerobics off base and teaching Introduction to College Algebra, a non-credit course, for Louisiana Tech University. Oh, and somewhere in the midst of that I am planning a wedding. I also got news lately that the Air Force has decided I need to become a protocol officer and go to work at Langley for Air Combat Command. I don’t think this is such a great idea, but the only other option I was given was a command post in Korea. So, Virginia it is. Although it isn’t really a bad assignment, I will PCS less than a month after my wedding and because there aren’t any B-52s in Virginia, my new husband, Andrew MCWHORTER (’96), will have to stay at Barksdale. Oh well, I guess we won’t fight much since we’ll never be together Well, I think that is everything. It would be really nice to hear from anyone who reads this article every three months and thinks to themselves “you know, I really should send Karin an e-mail”, but then never does it. Also, pictures would really be GREAT! Ok, that’s it for now. Enjoy your new pay raise, new rank and your summer, and by the time you are reading this I hope to be laying blissfully on a beach on my honeymoon. Karin

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Hello again everyone. The '99 e-mail bank keeps growing, and I actually have so much news that I had to truncate the article several times. Rather than bore you with more details about myself, I’ll get right down to it. I received a really nice hand-written note First, for the latest wedding news from Mrs. Shawna Bowshot, who married Scott BOWSHOT on Dec. 11,1999. She’s in San Antonio doing contracting at Brooks, and Scott recently started UPT at Del Rio. At their wedding were ‘99ers Alex CHUMPITAZ, Eric BUCHEIT, Brian PHILLIPS, the SUMMERS brothers (Brad and Marc), Gloria ENSSER, Jenny KABAT, —

and Kendra JACKSON. Check out the picture... Shawna said she’d be more than

happy to show any visiting shiners around San Antonio (DSN 240-2092). Give her a holler if you’re in the area.

BAERMAN, Seth DEAM, John FENWICK, Edwin SLIGAR, Jorma HUHTALA, Ray JOHNSON, Mick BOEING, Tom MOON, Rob SLANGER, and Joaquin GLOMSKI. Most of them didn’t get here until the night before, so that’s when we had the bachelor party. A few things are worth mentioning just to dispel any rumors that

might be circulating. Apparently there was a guy who looks a lot like me in downtown San Diego wearing a grass skirt and coconuts, dancing with strange women, starting fights with large men, and puking out of a 4Runner in front of the Blue Tattoo nightclub. But as I have told my wife, although this person may have looked like me, I was in bed at eight o’clock that night “resting up” for my big day. The wedding itself was uneventful other than the fact that everyone got raging drunk on the limo bus ride from the wedding to the reception. My wife and I later honeymooned on a seven-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera (Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, and Cabo) as I recovered from a sinus infection (that I somehow picked up the night before the wedding while “resting up for my big day”).

James’ San Diego wedding, including saber bearers Mick Boeing, Joaquin Glomski, Seth Deam, Ray Johnson, Jorma Huhtala, and John Fenwick, and groomsmen Sean Baerman and Daniel Diehl, overlooking Pacific Beach.

Sean BAERMAN is arguably the most famous ‘99er after his front-page picture on the Air Force Times.

The Bowshot Wedding Party Eric SCHMIDT recently married his high school sweetheart, Heather Phillips, in Clearwater, FL, where the two met. The groomsmen and saber bearers were

Mike BROOKS, Mike CARDONA, Ben CROSSLEY, Nate AYSTA, Ryan VONIEDA, Keith CARSON, Dave JOKINEN, Mark STEVENS, Tim PESEK, and Val LEMAIRE.

They honeymooned in the Canadian Rockies, Washington D.C., Paris, the Swiss Alps, Colorado, and of course, Wichita Falls. Obviously they’re not beach people.

The Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schmidt wedding party: from left, Mike Brooks, Mike Cardona, Ben Crossley, Nate Aysta, Ryan Vonieda, Kieth Carson (best man), Dave Jokinen, Mark Stevens, Tim Pesek, and Val LeMaire. Brian MOTTOLA got hitched on January 15 th to Bonnie Newman of Austin, Texas.

The wedding was at Dyess AFB, where Brian is awaiting a 15 February start date at In attendance were Scott RUSSELL, Ted STILLE, Kristen MITCHELL, Deane KONOWICZ, Tim FOSTER, Jason NALEPA, Jimmy OLDEN, Sharon ROHDE, and Frank OKTAVEC. After his honeymoon in Japan and Hawaii, Brian wrote again

Laughlin.

to say that he and Brad OPP, Brian BRANDOW, Erik JACOBSON,

Gabe CANTU,

Matt HARTZOG, Scott FOWLER, Nichole HARTMAN, Jessen MALATHU, J.B. WILLS,

and Jason KIRKLAND had all started UPT as class 01-06. Jim OLDEN also wrote me to say that he is at UPT at Laughlin with fellow ‘99ers James CHAPA, Dan JOR-

DAN, Byron POMPA, Chris SAMPLE, Gil TORRES, MattVANHOOK, Kevin WILEY, and Sandy WILSON (Class 01-01). John BLOCHER married Jamie HATCH in January, and he wrote this exciting update from Moody: “I thought I would give you an update from down here in South Georgia. Scott MENG, Spence BURKHALTER, Tim FEELY, Joe CASHMAN, Scott MICHALOWSKI, Francis RURKA, Chrissy DIEBEL, Jason JENSEN, Clinton KLIETHERMES, Dusty HIERS (who just got married a couple of months ago) are all here working hard. By that I mean not doing anything. Matt CAUDELL is also here for CE so he actually does work. The rest of us jump in the back seats of F-16s, HH-60s, and C-130s.”

Rawley MIMS wrote me a while back. He’s at Langley doing maintenance, and 86

They ran the story of how he recovered from his parachuting accident and is headed to Vance for UPT in May. He’s going to hold an autoth graph-signing session at the USAFA chapel on May 6 after his wedding ceremony. Meanwhile, Sean is enjoying IFT in Colorado Springs. Ray JOHNSON had this to say in a recent e-mail: “Haven’t been up to much. Just still doing the casual LT thing. Just got back from a trip to Spain and Turkey. It was pretty sweet. All I did

party and sleep and get the occasional new-guy prank pulled on me. Other than that nothing much. Jeff SCHLUETER has gone to water survival and will be at survival at Fairchild at the end of March. He is doing all of this now because of

was

the two months he has had off since graduating from ‘37s. He tracked T-44s to Corpus Christi, TX. Jon SMITH also tracked T-44s to Corpus Christi. Tom GUSTIN is past the halfwaypoint inT-37s at Vance in Enid, OK. RayJOHNSON is the coolest guy in the world and recently got lost in downtown San Diego after partying too hard on a friend’s limo bus at said friend’s wedding reception." Mike WHITTED and Tommy LESSNER just got back from ABC recently, and Mike wrote me to say that he is the exec officer for a C-141 squadron at McChord, pretty busy most of the time doing paperwork and stuff like that, and he’s going to UPT at Columbus May 18 pending the outcome of ankle surgery which is to be accomplished by Army doctors (scary). Good luck, Skipper. Make sure you’re real clear to the Army docs which ankle it is that needs the surgery. In fact, you might just want to label it with a magic marker or something. Speaking of the Army, I got a message from Shawn HATCH, who is at Army helicopter training at Ft. Rucker. He had this to say: “I was at Doug DICKSON’s wedding in December. He married Mary Godfrey (USNA ’99) the #1 grad from Navy, the first time a woman had graduated from Navy as #1. He is at Columbus for UPT. Last weekend I went down to see my old roommate, Preston RUFE, graduate from some civil engineering school at Tyndall AFB. It looks like another USAFA ’99 grad is joining the dark side, cross-commissioning to the Army, and gonna be down here learning to fly helos with me Steph BRESKE. Not official yet, but that’s what I hear." Doc FRASIER sent me this news from Korea: “Being the only guy from our class in Korea (until CAREDEO comes over in a couple of months), I’ve had the opportunity to meet a whole lot of different people. I’ve been through an exercise and a PACAFIG inspection in the last two months, both of which were pretty good learning experiences. Right now I’m the OIC of Base Visual Information (photo, video, graphics) and kind of serving as the deputy flight commander in the Comm Squadron here. It’s definitely a different attitude here with us being two minutes away from the DMZ as the SCUD flies. Trying to maintain our readiness with only oneyear tours is a challenge but it’s a lot of fun too. In other random news, I got a pretty good story from an e-mail that Kristi HANSEN sent me: she got to play “downed pilot” for a search-and-rescue exercise at Hurlburt where she was on casual, which entailed laying on a backboard in the back of a C-130 while special tactics guys cut her flight suit off. Her comment was “all in a days work, I guess.” Kristi has since started UPT at Laughlin. She also said, “Wes HALES got married in February to a woman named Tammy in Colorado Springs (not at the chapel though) and is now back in France to finish his schooling. Matt MONEYMAKER is having a grand time traveling around Europe while he’s casual at Spangdahlem (no luck with the Helgas though). Tammer MAHDY spun his new sportscar and put it in a ditch on his drive to Vance for UPT. —

He’s fine

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he enjoyed the spinning part and was ready to do it again, but his car

and his wife, Shawna (WARTNER) Bowshot. Courtney is at Goodfellow and Shawna I also saw several Proud Pink Panthers down here such as Matt

was a little too crunched up.

is at Brooks.

Wedding plans continue for Amy FITCH and Rich SHERTZER, but Amy still took the time to write me this update from the folks out at Wright-Pat: “Ron KILLINS, Jeremiah STAHR, Jason KIM, and I spend a lot of time hanging around our cubides gossiping. It can get boring in the office, but, we do get some cool TDYs from time-to-time, like L.A., Florida, and even Italy! Catie and I have donated our bodies to science: we’ve volunteered to be guinea pigs for centrifuge testing. So, once a week we go and spin in the centrifuge, while they hook us up to EKG monitors and gather data on us. We haven’t completely “donated” our bodies, since we do get $150/month hazardous duty pay for it! We haven’t lost our lunch yet either, and it’s actually pretty fun. But we only started a few weeks ago, so it may be a

HARTZOG, Eric BUCHEIT and Nichole HARTMAN. I also saw Christel GILBERT;

different story after the 9g run in about a month! Catie CONE and Amy NESBITT are both training for marathons. Amy is running Boston on April 17th and Catie is running the Country Music Marathon in Nashville on April 29.

she is at Goodfellow going through intel school.”

Jason ORHENBERGER wrote me back in December and said that he was at Eglin awaiting an April start date at Sheppard, bumming fighter rides, hitting the beach, and playing his guitar. Justin BYBEE has found himself in a similar situation, only without the beach. He’s at Mountain Home, ID, awaiting a May start date. In other random UPT news, I received a letter/picture from DeAnna HAYLETT detailing events from Columbus class 01-01 “We loves us some flyin, and we be showin’ it.” She says the party time is minimal, but they do manage to get together for some fun every now and then. In the class: Dan DIEHL, Scott NICHOLS, Rob SLANGER, Tom HARMON, Brandon FLECK, Averie PAYTON, Larry SULLIVAN, Scott MORGAN, DeAnna HAYLETT, Dave PETERS, Ben JOHNSON, and Ed KING. A few of them are pictured below.

“A bunch of people have started working on master’s, too, Catie Cone, Leigh OTTATI, Jason Kim, and Ron Killins, to name a few. Jason BROWN just started UPT at Vance. Katie BURKE is enjoying her freedom down at UT-Austin. I don’t

think she’s going to enjoy getting back into the military regime after being at such a liberal, party school! Claudia MARSHALL is enjoying her tour out at Holloman as a comm officer.

Lauren SCHUMAN is having fun at USUHS. She’ll actually be

at Wright-Patt for a few weeks this summer to work at the hospital.”

Another grad schooler, Ben ROBBINS, tracked me down via e-mail a few weeks Currently he is at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, about halfway done with a master’s in American history. Basically, all he said was that academics are pretty easy compared to the zoo and that Nebraska is pretty cool, especially during football season. He also said that he’s ready to get back to the USAF. He misses a “normal” life. He is slated for UPT at Laughlin on 15 Sept. Our class’ most colorful member, Tim PIERCE, sent me a message from Laughlin a while back. Here’s what he had to say: “Everything is going pretty well for most of the ‘99ers down here. The shiners in class 00-13 had their track select a few weeks ago. Jason NALEPA, JJ MCCONNELL, Steve ENGBERG, Dixon CROFT, John DOWTY and Pat COGGIN all gotT-38s. Becky NEEL, Jake RASOR, Jason HOLCOMB and Grant MIZELL all got T-ls. The next class of shiners (Sonny HIGNITE, Jeff LIEGL, Sam NOLAND and a few more) are due to track select in a few weeks. Matt WASZAK and Teddy LANGSTROTH are both doing well in the T-37 along with Jeff LAMPORT, Nate MCCLURE, Blake JOHNSON, Mike STEVENS, Tim MCCANN, Adam COFFMAN, Brian FISCHER, and Aaron MIHALJEVICH. They should track select in mid May. More ‘99ers come in every day. I saw Brian COLBY and his wife, Courtney (SKALKO) Colby; they are doing fine along with Scott BOWSHOT back.

(Aerospace Basic Course: From page 11.) For example, students are taught about the Air Force core competency

of rapid global mobility

the Air Force’s ability to move people and assets

rapidly anywhere in the world. After the initial exposure to that competency, students work through an exercise that requires them to develop a plan for airlifting Patriot missiles and combat communications equipment from the United States to Israel. Among the variables students have to consider are air refueling requirements, aircrew support and scheduling of chaulks.

A few members from Columbus AFB class of 01 -01: from left are Brandon Fleck,

Averie Payton, Daniel Diehl, DeAnna Haylett, Tom Harmon, and Rob Slanger. A couple of quick notes on shiners still at the academy: Mick BOEING is still waiting to hear on an ETR but in the meantime he’s picked Intel, starting in September. I heard through Colonel Binn, Vice Supt of USAFA, that Jeff HAUGH is trying for CCT. That’s it for this issue. By the time it’s printed, ’00 will be graduated and we won’t be the lowest-ranking academy grads in the AF. Gold Will Shine. James

the role of joint air forces air component commander during the sec-

ond class’ Blue Thunder exercise. “I think they’ll find the joint air operations center portion of the exercise very beneficial because as they go into their jobs, they’ll hopefully

have a better understanding of why they have to do some of the things

they’re asked to do at the squadron and wing level,” Mathis added. “I’ve already had to use what I learned at ABC,” Second Lieutenant Michelle Maffia said within weeks after finishing ABC in September. Maffia, a wartime analyst at the Air Force Manpower Readiness Flight at Site R, an Army installation in Adams County, Penn., said that her organization received a tasking from the Pentagon. When the commander said that he wanted to split the tasking into the core competencies, “I rattled them off in less than five seconds,” she said. “I finally felt like I knew something that someone else didn’t in this crazy wartime world!”

The ABC commandant said that such success stories are very reward-

ing. The 20-year Air Force veteran admitted that he had served 10 to 12 years before learning some lessons that ABC graduates such as Maffia learn in four weeks. “That’s what I want to change. I don’t want somebody to have to go through 10 years of their career and finally realize, Wow, this is what it’s all about; this is why I’m here.’ I want them to get excited from day one about the concept of how the Air Force puts fire, steel and electrons on target and why they should even be concerned ‘

During ABC’s Blue Thunder exercise, students deploy to a tent city built specificallyfor the exercise. The site serves as a wing operations center during the exercise. (Photo by Capt. Roger Burdette) The course culminates with “Operation Blue Thunder," a four-day exercise in which students produce a joint aerospace operations plan and run a wing operations center and an air operations center. During Blue Thunder, students “deploy” to a tent city built on Maxwell specifically for the exercise. To add to the realism of Blue Thunder, students are “deployed” to the th tent city aboard C-130s belonging to the 908 Airlift Wing of the Air on Maxwell

Force Reserve, based at Maxwell.

'Blue Thunder takes everything that the students have learned throughout the course and allows them to apply their knowledge under field conditions,” the commandant said.

It’s really an outstanding training opportunity for them to be exposed to this level of the application of airpower at this stage in their careers,”

said Colonel Bill Mathis, commander of the Air Force Historical Re-

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