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POLARIS 1977 VOLUME 19 C1C MARK D. PERODEAU, EDITOR MAJOR DENNIS R. WEDDLE, OIC

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POLARIS, 1977 The class of 1977 has been synonymous with “change” since its arrival. Referred to as “the

pivotal class,” ’77 is best remembered as an unending series of “firsts and lasts.” Only by examining these events can we begin to realize the magnitude of changes affecting the Class of 1977. Our first year saw many changes in training,

mandatory. As 3° during the annual “buck-up,” frayed trousers/worn heels inspections were commonplace, and unstamped underwear went for a cool 12and 8. Taking the slogan, “See America First” to heart, we took Third Lieutenant only in CONUS. Too bad, after thirty lessons of Judo, we were ready for the world.

both in BCT and in the fourthclass year. We were

The

first

class

year

has

been

less

the last class to hear “two” and “Smack” and the

challenging. Ours is the first class to administer the

change of command. BCT ’73 was the

“Burger King” BCT at “Camp USAFA” and to referee the “Meanest Person” fights. We terrorized the 557th IPs, overstressing the F-41s for three straight weeks instead of six! At mid-term, our men on the Dean’s “other list” found studying easier without their cars. Seeing the “Big Picture” has become more difficult without picture windows, even though we now have more time, as SDOs to look out our windows. Along with all these mixed blessings, we give thanks for the last Medical School slots and General Studies majors, and the first walnut diplomas and Intelligence School slots.

cannon at the

last without Coke breaks, and the last to rotate squadrons in Jack’s Valley. Our basic was the last with regularly scheduled goon runs, but the only one to have an arm inspection.

We are a class of training “lasts”: SAMI beds and tight dust collars, double timing, “Phases” in our

4° training program, and “at ease, not at rest”

in Fairchild Hall. But we were first with a late Hell

Along with training, our uniforms also changed. We were the last doolies who had to wear leather shoes to ranks, the first not issued “quasi-officials” (blazers), but the last to have class blankets so nicely color-coordinated with the drapes, scarves, gloves, and trash cans. We were also the last class with purple A-jackets, the first not issued winter parade dress, and the last with pointy parkas. The second and third class years brought even more challenges for the Class of 1977. We were the first CQs to struggle with the 55-key ring. Our AM-370 cross country flights became ‘round the flagpole milkruns. In 1974 we saw the Air Garden Week.

Pools become pastures, and in the Fall of ’75, the

doughnut

line and

“sleeping

memories

when

breakfast

in”

became

again

fond

became

And the best of our many new privileges is our June 1st

graduation date,

week

earlier

than

our

counterparts at the sister service academies. On July 2,1973, our class entered the Air Force

Academy and on June 1,1977, we departed. During our 1433 day stay, all these changes and challenges have shaped our attitudes and values. Like most graduates, we believe these challenging changes have made our class a new and better breed. On the other hand, more than other classes, we can take

pride in changing the Academy more than it changed us. Because under our leadership, positive motivation

and

women

successful realities.

cadets

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Mrs Gail McComas

Cadet Hostess—1955-1977 End Of An Era

LEFT ACADEMY CADETS and Mrs.

McComas pose with TV star Spring Byingtor

during her visit May 8, 1959.

USAFA WAS NOT ALONE IN EXPERIENCING SOME CHANGES—

THE AIR FORCE GOT SOME NEW PLANES

OUR KNOWLEDGE OF OTHER WORLDS WAS EXPANDED WITH THE LANDING OF VIKING I

ANOTHER STEP TOWARD THE FULFILLMENT OF A DREAM CAME WITH THE UNVEILING OF THE ENTERPRISE

Remember When: Men were men and so were cadets

class shirts

Parkas were pointed

Purple A-jackets were authorized Form 19s had a carbon copy

Apparent AMI existed Doolies buffed upperclass floors for stereo privileges Upperclassmen asked knowledge at the tables Doolies had to wear hats in the dorms Doolies had to gaze at the floor when in

The SOD was a C/Capt BCT had a change of command-with a cannon K Squadron ate Smacks for breakfast (and lunch and dinner) Upperclassmen gave “two” Every BCT Sqdn had an HSAO No female waitresses worked in Mitch’s

Doolies double timed until Phase three

Poetry was written on the 0-96

Mitch’s The Wing marched to the Saturday noon meal

during football season

Calculators were a month’s pay Cadets could use the AOCs office and phone

Water flowed in the Air Gardens Overhead lockers could be locked

Sleep-in Cons existed

There was a doughnut line

There was a tatoo

CQs didn’t carry room keys

A ten cent Coke existed

Doolies hit the wall

There was unmarked underwear

Class shoes roamed the earth

Beds had blankets that covered the beds

There was an acceptable double standard

Doolies had to go around and pick up all the empty Coke bottles in the morning

Cadets could wear more than one patch on

Summer T-41

was

6 weeks long, but you still

Shower formations

were

every

his A-jacket sleeve

The Commandant walked on crutches The west windows were made out of glass

finished in only 3 weeks

night during

BCT SDO was SOD spelled wrong T-33s were used in Stardust and AM-370

Class rings were presented at a Ring Dining

Sijan Hal was named after General New The room next to the Vandenberg barber shop was another barber shop 77 thought they graduated on 8 June You didn’t have to wear shoes in the hall You didn’t have to wear anything in the hall

Fourthclassmen marched to breakfast every morning-and couldn’t chant so as not to wake up the sleeping upperclassmen

Doolies had dancing lessons It snowed so hard that school was cancelled

Third Lieutenant had overseas assignments

Graduation Leave was 60 days There were 7 classes a day

JPT was UPT spelled wrong

Classes were only 50 minutes long-for

The Friday evening meal was mandatory-and

everyone

Doolies slept on their desks for SAMIs so that they wouldn’t wrinkle the collar on

their bed

Busses to Pete Field were free

Doolies might get to sit at rest An extended weekend was a

privilege that

was

impossible to get

The Thunderbirds flew in F-4s

The T-38 canopy got smashed and all the doolies

Richter Lounge was the Cockpit

had their arms inspected Rifles could be cleaned and fired Dust covers were on AMI beds

Slide rulers were part of the book issue

Summer uniforms were Echo and Foxtrot The Fairchild quadrangles had real grass in them

Large Airborne wings could be worn on

Lounge

“Pride Rides” was our class motto Our Hockey team beat CC in the Field House in the final minutes of the game Parkas and A-jackets didn’t have

White gloves had snaps

nametags

Instructors taught in Class As

You didn’t have to tip the barbers

Executive Officers were C/lst Lt Jeans couldn’t be worn in Arnie’s Doolies couldn’t wear corfams

You thought the four years would never

but they finally did.

end,

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COMMANDER IN CHIEF

JAMES E. CARTER 20

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

HAROLD BROWN

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE

JOHN C. STETSON 22

CHAIRMAN, JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF

GEN. GEORGE S. BROWN

CHIEF OF STAFF, USAF

GEN. DAVID C. JONES 24

SUPERINTENDENT, USAFA

LT. GEN. JAMES R. ALLEN

Superintendent’s Staff

Chief of Staff Col. Montgomery

Deputy C/S Personnel

Deputy C/S Logistics

Col. England

Col. Smith

Deputy C/S Operations Col. Wagner

Deputy C/S DE

Executive

Inspector General

Col. Kinder

Lt. Col. Kohut

Col. Jackson

Command Surgeon

Chaplain

Col. Foster

Col. Townsend

Comptroller Col. Migala

Registrar

Director of Information

Director of Protocol

Lt. Col Simmons

Col. Price

Maj. Caffrey

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Commandant, USAFA

Brig. Gen. Stanley C. Beck 30

General Beck completed his second very busy year as a number of important changes have taken place at the Academy. He and his staff effectively and efficiently implemented an improved concept of positive leadership training and very smoothly assimilated women into the Wing. The Commandant’s impressive military career began in 1954 when he graduated from West Point. In 1955, he completed Pilot Training at Webb Air Force Base, Texas, and was assigned to the Strategic Air Command, serving at Forbes Air Force Base, Kansas and Loring Air Force Base, Maine. General Beck attended Air Command and Staff College and was then assigned to USAFA as an Air Officer Commanding, and later as the Executive for Honor and. Ethics. In Vietnam, General Beck served as the Operations Officer for the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron. After

Commandant of Cadets. During his tenure,

from the National War College in 1971, he commanded several Strategic Air Command (SAC) Wings. He then served for a year as Commander, Professor and Head of Aerospace Studies at the University of Tennessee before being appointed Commandant of Cadets in August 1975. His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. General Beck is married to the former Betsy Jean Frost of Newburgh, New York. They have two sons, Daniel W. and Hal E., and a daughter, Leslie. Under his leadership, many cadet training programs have been revitalized. These innovative changes have immeasurably improved the motivation of the Wing and the general well being of all cadets.

graduating

FORCE

Basic cadets reflect the Positive

Approach to Leadership

Commandant’s Staff

5^0 ExecutiveMaj. J. Daniels Appointed CWD2 28 Feb 77

Aide Capt. J. Hearn

Executive for

Chief of

Honor/Ethics

Safety Maj.

Maj. L. Stutz

L. Ralston

Vice Commandant Col. James P. McCarthy Departed PCS, 4 Mar 77

Director,

Cadet Logistics

Cadet Personnel and Administration Maj. R. Burnham

Support LtCol. B. Ratledge

Sgt. Major CMSgt. J. McBrearty

Director, Cadet Operations and Plans LtCol. T.Barrett

1st Gp AOC

2nd Gp AOC

3rd Gp AOC

LtCol. C. Spruill

LtCol. M. Holme

LtCol. R. Pericola

Deputy Commandant Cadet Wing Col. Stanton R. Musser

Appointed CWV, 4 Mar 77

4th Gp AOC

Staff Management

LtCol. R. Haines

Division

Appointed CWD

Maj. K. Redding

28 Feb 77

Chief, Military Training

Chief, Aviation Science

Chief, Airmanship

LtCol. H.

LtCol. G. Knight

LtCol. R. Williams

Anderson

Deputy Commandant for

Military Training Col. William J. Breckner, Jr. 33

BASIC CADET TRAINING:

A NEW WAY OF

LIFE Basic Cadet Training (BCT) was perhaps the most obvious example of this year of change at USAFA. Not only did the first women arrive, but the concept of positive motivation for the training of the new

freshmen was implemented, and a BCT yearbook was published for the first time to record the events of this unique summer.

The change in leadership methods, of course, affected the upperclassmen the most, since they were the actual trainers. Despite a slight manpower shortage, and the hordes of photographers and national

television crews, the training went very smoothly.

Facing the media crews made privacy an extremely rare commodity for the women, who also had to face the awesome task of completing BCT, gaining respect from the upperclass cadre, and

gaining

acceptance from the Wing. Other events added to the uniqueness of the summer of ’76. The doolies went to Colorado Springs Municipal Airport on the Fourth of July Weekend to watch the Colorado Centennial Memorial Airshow, featuring the Confederate Air Force. Coke breaks were included as motivational factors during BCT, as well as the Chaplain’s Picnic, and the party which begot the giant “1980” made of Pepsi cans. Mayor Och’s “Welcome AFA Class of 1980—We Love Ya” billboard at the South gate echoed the warmth of Colorado Springs as well as represented another departure from BCTs past. Of course, as with any new system, criticism and opposition appeared. Most notably were the spirit

signs on the Chapel proclaiming “Club USAFA” and “Burger King BCT” (Have It Your Way...). But the problems were quickly ironed out as BCT progressed, and the Commandant’s words, “You made our new positive approach to leadership an outstanding success because your class had the maturity to accept and learn by this method. Your performance will be the model for following classes to emulate.”

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A white plane glides seemingly motionless above the earth, gracefully climbing higher like a bird trying to catch the clouds above him. The

pilot is truly separated from the earth’s bounds. Floating in a new world with only the sound of wind rushing by his craft, as his eyes show him beauty which could never be seen on ground. The white plane is a sailplane, motorless, powered by thermal updrafts, and winds that nature creates. The pilot must find these updrafts to keep his plane aloft for long periods of time. A skill which is very to develop, allows the

rare, and takes years

pilot to use his knowledge of the sky as a key to unlock chains—the chains which have bound man to the earth for of years.

hundreds

PARASAILING

Operation Non-Com

From Non-Com, the motivation starts when you

your first engine and are instructed to

see

‘oil this spot here’ or ‘tighten this screw,’ or it can

begin when you are instructed to take stock of boxes in the repair department of the

the

Avionics

Maintenance

Service.

the

operations of an enlisted man don’t turn you on, motivation

together Club

comes after work when you get with your host and visit the NCO

It wasn’t all games, or fun times. We all learned a lot about the Air Force, but more

importantly, the people in the Air Force. All of can’t wait to graduate, but now after third

lieutenant and non-com, some of us can’t wait to get into the Air Force. (There’s a subtle difference there that is extremely important.)

During our careers as cadets, we are subjected to several ‘motivational’ programs the 8 minute Stardust flight, complete with 3 hours of egress training, the 5 minute soaring flight, followed by 6 hours of pushing planes, etc. We can even take optional ‘motivational’ programs such as Airborne, or Recondo. Some of .

this motivation is hard to relate to, unless one is somewhat masochistic, that is, until Non-Com or

Third Lieutenant. From

Third

starts when you across

the

Lieutenant, the motivation see

freeway

your first Fox-4

and

skipping burning through the

mountains, or it can end when you see your first B-52 lumbering in on its two mile final, decked out like a barn door. Or if operations isn’t your

thing, motivation host.

comes

when you call your

Third

Lieutenant

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“JUMP” AM-490,

Parachuting,

Basic consists

Emergency

Freefall

of about

hours

of classroom work on general parachuting followed

by 16 hours of ground training on each of the five ground training aids at the Academy airfield. These

include: a mock door of the U-4B AeroCommander jump aircraft which is used for

practice exits; a parachute-landing fall pea-gravel pit, used to train proper landing techniques; a free-fall body position trainer; and a suspended harness, used to teach the student proper

canopy

control.

Also

known

“suspended agony ,” this fourth aid is one of the big favorites. When the student successfully completes four hours of lecture and practical experience on each of the aids, he is required to make two satisfactory mock exits from the 34-foot tower, simulating a real jump exit including exit, After opening shock, and fear factor. completing the tower training, the student suits up for the first of five jumps which may prove to be the thrill of his life.

On the first two jumps the student will use MC-1 canopy, driven by a large hole in the

back, and on the remaining three, the actual aircraft emergency P-72 canopy will be used. The P-72 is driven with the aid of a “lobe” formed in the rear of the canopy by releasing four suspension lines. All canopies are steerable

and the student’s

objective is to land on the

target, hopefully, facing upwind. In addition, the last two

jumps include the use of emergency an aircrew helmet to provide realistic experience in an emergency egress

oxygen gear and

situation.

After completing the five free-fall jumps, the student has earned a parachutist badge, which

only signifies the successful jumps, but says that the student has accumulated nearly one minute of freefall where he has had to use his head, fall under control, and pull his own ripcord. Falling toward the drop zone at speeds in excess of 120 mph is considered by most to be a challenging environment, and coping with it by successfully completing the Academy course is indeed an accomplishment. not

completion

of the

NAVIGATION: One of the Better Programs Available at USAFA around the country such as Mather, in California

AV-460

and Luke AFB, Arizona.

those

cadets

unable

take

navigation course during the academic year and AV-470 and AV-471 for those who

can.

The

Navigation courses offer the techniques of radar, celestial, inertial navigation, and others. Along with learning various techniques and terms of

navigation are missions to several Air Force bases

Navigation courses are very popular at the Academy. The Aviation Sciences Division offers

Overall, the navigation courses give cadets a chance to learn in a different way

through the performance of a task. And it gives them an overall view of a regular Air Force Unit. -

AM-370: Motivational AM-370 serves largely to motivate cadets toward a flying career, while T-41 is a

practical applications course in flying for pilot and pilot waiverable cadets. AM-370 is given to cadets through their secondclass year and they receive a maximum of two one-hour flights per year. T-41 is a primarily firstclass course with some secondclassmen taking it where the cadet learns to fly Cessna 172s.

Airmanship

Recondo —Up at 0430 for an hour of physical training. —Into bed at 0100 after spending twelve hours on a land navigation course. —Free climbing a sheer rock face after only five hours instruction. —Rapelling down a 90 foot cliff the next day. —Six days of simulated combat patrolling “behind enemy lines.” No, mothers of the Class of 1980, this is not a brief outline of the “USAFA Summer

Camp for Little Boys and Girls” your son or daughter completed last summer. This is a thumbnail sketch of the Recondo School, about the toughest summer training program offered to cadets. The Recondo (standing for Reconnaissance Commando) School is located at Camp Red Devil on the Fort Carson Military Reservation near Colorado Springs. The three week course is designed as a leadership course for Army NCOs. To accomplish this mission, the students are taught actual combat and combat-related skills. Each student is afforded the opportunity to lead patrols comprised of fellow students. In this manner the students have a chance to not only practice the combat skills they have learned, but also to lead a group of men in a combat situation. The program starts with eight to ten hours a day of classroom instruction in such

subjects as leadership, first aid, artillery fire direction, airmobile operations, and land navigation. The navigation skills learned in these first few days are put to a test almost immediately with one of the toughest land-nav courses in the military. Most of the check points are several miles apart and many take you on treks over Wild Mountain a sixty degree slope ending in a fifteen foot sheer-rock face.The night-nav exercise is hindered by occasional run-ins with barbed wire, cactus, gulleys and rattlesnakes hidden by the darkness. Once the basics are learned in the —

classroom, practical experience is gained in the field. Patrolling techniques are polished in short one or two hour long patrols near Camp Red Devil. Firing range instruction is given in all arms ranging from the M-16 to the 50 caliber machine gun. The safe methods for

handling high explosives are taught and practiced. And the students learn about anti-tank warfare

—

that while the 50 ton

monsters deserve respect, they also have their weaknesses which can be exploited. The classroom study of artillery is practiced as the cadets direct a 155 mm howitzer battery against “targets” consisting of old truck hulks on the Fort Carson range. What most cadets consider to be the most interesting and enjoyable parts of the training are the airmobile operations and mountaineering phases. Airmobile is the army’s concept of moving men and equipment about the battlefield using

helicopters. During this phase of training the students learn how to embark and debark from the “Hueys”, how to secure a landing zone and how to call in helicopter support. This training can be quite exciting due to the fact that the pilots employ nap-of-the-earth flying much of the time and it is not uncommon to look UP at canyon rims as a three chopper formation flies through it. Since much of the Fort Carson reservation is mountainous, a knowledge of

military mountaineering is essential in order to effectively move and fight in that terrain. This instruction is given in North Cheyenne Canyon. In three days of instruction the students pass from

“flat-lander” to the

point where they fight

for the chance to “throw” their bodies over a 90 foot cliff on a piece of 7/16 inch rope. Later these skills are

practiced while encumbered with field gear, rifle, and a thirty pound pack. After the two weeks of training, the students put their new found skills to practice while they develop their leadership capabilities on a six day “long range” patrol. During this patrolling phase the students receive their day’s objective by radio and plan the tactics they will use to move from their base camp to the objective, carry out their mission set up an ambush, recon an enemy —

position, blow up a supply dump etc.

and then withdraw and set up a new camp. Most —

missions involve moving up to seven miles on foot during the day carrying up to fifty lbs. of equipment. The area of operations is —

—

well defended

by aggressors, regular Army infantry units which usually outnumber the cadet patrols and will attack if they spot the students. After doing their “dirty nastys” the students withdraw and, if possible, call for choppers to move them to the area where they will set up camp for the night. While on the six day patrol the students dependent on “air resupply” for obtaining supplies such as food (yummy C-rations) water and ammunition. The supply request must be sent, along with the patrol’s position, in code back to Camp Red Devil very early each morning. If you give them the wrong don’t eat or drink position you hence the on accurate land navigation. emphasis

are

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The program ends with the completion

of the

patrolling phase. After living in the clothes for six days, most of the cadets look forward to returning to Red Devil and “civilization.” The next morning there is a same

graduation ceremony where each cadet is presented with a well earned green and gold RECONDO badge.

When the bus pulled up in front of a group of Marine barracks on the Naval Amphibious Base at Coronado Beach, San Diego, forty USAFA cadets and eight USNA midshipmen wondered if it was the Navy or Marines sponsoring the 1976 UDT program. As it turned out, the 86th class of UDT/SEALs (Underwater Demolition Team / Sea Air Land) was not to graduate for another week, so until they moved out of their barracks, we were to stay in the Marine barracks on base. Members of the Navy’s special forces, UDT/SEALs, were our instructors for this 3 week- 3 phase course intended to familiarize the cadets with Navy SEAL training. The first administrative detail to be taken care of was mustering-up (assembling) and meeting our den mother for the next three weeks, Instructor White affectionately named “Mutha White.” He and two other instructors introduced us to an important facet of UDT training-P.T. With every exercise from push ups to flutter kicks to warm up with every morning, how could a body help but be prepared for a day’s activities? The first conditioning run was four miles in the soft sand, and from that point on, we knew they meant business. The UDT obstacle course resembled the USAFA confidence course, but was on the beach and run for time. Aside from swimming, Small Inflatable Boats (I.B.S.) are used by SEALS for beach landings and other water travelling problems. An I.B.S. is a seven-man rubber boat. We were taught surf passage and porting techniques. Porting is the art of carrying this 200 lb. boat on the heads of the seven men assigned to it. We weren’t sure what porting was going to do for us, but we were soon to find —

out.

We began the second week of training by moving all gear over to the UDT barracks on Coronado Beach. The emphasis in training then shifted to classroom our

instruction and inspections. Whenever a room was not up to UDT standards or a uniform had a discrepancy, Mutha White would say, “Go get wet” or “Hit the bay,” and the guilty cadets would run down the beach and into the ocean in full gear. Everybody stayed fairly wet those first few days but it tapered off in a week. The classroom instruction stressed diving physics, dangers of the sea, and decompression tables. At the end of the week we took a test for qualification for the National Association of

Underwater Instructors (NAUI) card to make sure we learned the material covered. This is the week we met Instructor Fakkety-our SCUBA instructor. He familiarized us with using the SCUBA in the swimming pool. We endured pool harassment, and finally a navigation dive in San Diego Bay both at night and in the day. For C2C Mark Muttilaninen, it was like releasing a fish in open water, and he didn’t even have to come up for air! The final week was the test of all our newly acquired skills. We were going to perform open water dives off the coastline. We all boarded an amphibious landing craft and headed for Point Loma, outside San Diego Bay. On the way out, a couple of cadets experienced a new feeling sickness. The next three days were for recreation —

sea

diving in roughly the same location. Looking for Abalone, fish, shells, and anything else of interest occupied our time under the water. While we were on board the boat, Instructor Fakkety, our diving superintendent, kept us busy with odd jobs such as pulling up the anchor.

At the end of three weeks, the cadets in the UDT program

gained considerable knowledge

the

UDT/SEAL training program, and of the procedures

involved in diving with the open circuit SCUBA. The single hardest day was during the first week, a day appropriately named “Hell Day.” We arose at 0430 hrs. that morning and divided up into roughly seven teams of seven. After inflating the I.B.S.s, we ported them five miles down the beach where a group of instructors greeted us. We then made a surf passage and rowed the boats another five miles down the coast and made a landing on the beach. From there we ported the boats another four miles south and were again greeted by the instructors at Border Park commonly known as the “mud flats.” The mud was about knee-deep, and when they first told us to go into the leaning rest position in the mud, we knew it was going to be a fun afternoon. We had caterpillar races, somersault races, wheelbarrow races, and tug-of-wars in the mud. One I.B.S. team, commanded by CIC Jeff Tomlin and CIC Rod Gress challenged the I.B.S. team of Navy cadets in some of the mud flat relay races and upset the Navy instructors somewhat with their victories. All members of the 1976 Hummingbirds became the first cadets to make the trip to the mud flats, thus becoming the charter members of the Border Park Yacht Club. When all the fun was over at Border Park, we paddled and ported the I.B.S.s back to the BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL) area to conclude our “Hell Day.” The next day we went out to San Diego Bay for UDT drops and pick-ups. Each cadet, equipped with fins and face mask, was dropped off on I.B.S. tied to a larger boat traveling about twenty knots. After a string of ten cadets were dropped in the water, the boat turned around and an instructor with a rubber hoop scooped us out of the water one at a time, once again at twenty knots. C2C Ken Hendrick was recognized as the cadet having the best pick-up technique, as he bitterly thrashed the rubber hoop with his left arm. —

Drill And Parades

The Cadet

Sabre Drill Team The

United

States

Air

Force

Academy

Sabre Drill Team was originated in 1972 to give a

performance at the Class of 1972’s Graduation

Ball. Since then, it has been a tradition for the sabre drill team to render the final salute to each

graduating class. The team presently has about 20 to 25 members, an OIC, and a NCOIC. The special manual of the sabre team, including flips, spins, and tosses, is not set down in any written publications but must be passed on from cadet to cadet each year. Since 1972, and especially in

this last academic year, the scope of the team has been

greatly expanded. Members of the team acted as an honor guard for visiting dignitaries, homecoming queen and debutantes. This year the team also performed for two football games, one basketball game, Open House, and the dedication of the new officer’s have

club at Peterson AFB. Next year, the team plans to make some trips away from the Academy to perform. The team has also been asked to take part in a drill

competition next year.

OIC: Major Larry D. Kirkeby, AOC, CS-13 NCOIC: SMSgt. William A. Sheldon, Third

Major CIC: ClC Ronald R. Ladnier, CS-16 50

Group Sgt.

The Cadet Honor Guard The Cadet Honor Guard completed its second year of competition with the Spring of 1977. The team traveled to Phoenix, Arizona to take part in the Governor of Arizona Invitational

Drill Meet and to San Antonio, Texas to compete in the Lone Star Invitational Drill Meet. The team

fought through academic battles here at home as well as the last winter to prepare for two tough meets. Dedication and a lot of hard work payed off as the doolies accumulated some impressive victories. In Phoenix, the team placed third in Inspection Phase, second in Regulation Drill, second in Exhibition Drill, and second in Sweepstakes competition. In San Antonio, identical results: third place in Inspection, second in Regulation, second in Exhibition, and second in the Sweepstakes, thus placing well in

all events at both meets. With added support, the team hopes to travel to other meets as well in the

upcoming years. The Cadet Honor Guard is composed entirely of doolies who are trained by upperclass Cadre members. Doing well in competition demands long hours of practice and concentration. Bad weather must be ignored in order to match the efforts of those teams who prepare in the warmth and sun of Texas, California, and Arizona. Many cadets find it hard to rationalize

marching for “fun.” Thus we have been called things as “On-Season BCT.” The Cadet Honor Guard throws rifles, and they are good at it. That’s the source of pride and accomplishment which holds this team tightly together and produces winners. such

OIC: Major Mathew A. Riddell, AVC, CS-40 NCOIC: SMSgt Ronald P. Miller, First Group Sgt. Major CIC: Mark A. Nixon, CS-32

f On Academics H

Good morning sports fans, this is Howard Hardsell and welcome to another episode of US vs. THEM. This week it’s the Air Force Cadet Wing in their usual capa city of challengers, against the Dean of Faculty, the defending and perenial champion, in a 10 period, tag team event. And with me this evening is one of my favorite minorities, Lynn Scott-Towel.

L Thank you Howard, it’s a real pleasure to be here at this biannual, fiercely contested event. H And fiercely contested it is. The Dean and his team have an enviable record. Undefeated in 19 Classes here. And there s the bugle for the start of the opening round.

Howard, it looks like the Wing is trying to conserve its strength by sending out its weakest members

the freshmen

against

the Math Department.

H Right you are, Lynn. The rookies of the Academy have undergone a less strenuous training period than the other cadets. They re

certainly not in the shape of the upper two classes, for sure. Oh-there’s a hard right with Differential Calculus, followed by a blow with Analytic Geometry. L The fourth classmen are biting back, Howard, using their issue programmable HP-65s. It looks like the Dean isn t going to get his quota on this period. H That’s true, but I think this is a significant trend. The rookies have resorted to their fallback position of technology already, and they’re starting to get a little winded. I Uh-oh, the Dean’s ready for the second round already and Howard, its the coup de gras-Comp Sci. v

The rookies are groggy from those evening study periods and now they’re being pummeled by many hours of wrathing the card eater and line smudger do their thing. Look at them—They’re down and out at the end of the third round.

L What a blow to the Cadet Wing’s hopes for an upset Howard. They’re down to ~/s strength already. H And 1 think the thing you have to applaud is the tremendous depth of the Faculty at every position. The Dean can take out his starters, and you hardly notice the difference, the questions are just

ridiculous.

A great bench Howard, may be one of the greatest benches of all time. After the job Comp Sci has done, it looks like all the Chemistry Dept, will have to do is mop up, as they’re doing now.

H It’s going to be a long first period this summer for the Class of 1980. L Going into the fifth round, Howard, it’s Basic History. H Those sophomores are really getting the third degree, Lynn. Iv But they’re tough, real tough, Howard; Look at Jim Moschgat down there slugging it out. Looks like the Dean missed filling his required number of R

Flight slots here, too.

H And here comes the next members of the Wing team, the Second classmen, now tagging off. I. And the Juniors here are under a little bit of pressure, their minds are definitely on other things (cars). H Right you are Lynn, they are still waiting for their stereos. A sudden cloud of smoke has appeared in the Dean’s corner, and now 1 see an outlandish figure, dressed in a robe covered with stars and crescents, wearing a pointed hat and waving a magic wand. That can only mean one thing .

Right Howard, it’s the Electrical Engineering Dept. The 2 degrees are really taking some hits now from Thevinis equivalents. They’re a little groggy at the end of the round, but the Dean isn’t waiting around. Here comes his next strike force, and it is Thermodynamics. Those 2 degrees haven’t got a chance, no one can take punishment like that.

Looks like no radio for the cars next year Lynn. What a master stroke of strategy by the Dean. Well Howard, we’re down to the last three periods and its all up to the seniors. They're in the best shape of any one here, but can they take it?

That’s the question on everybody’s lips right now. Can the First Classmen, after watching four years of Air Force football, it around and snatch victory from the jaws of a now too imminent defeat?

turn

I, The seniors are just coming back from the O-Club now, Howard. At least they seem confident. H Laughing in the face of doom would be more appropriate. The Dean is being cautious; he’s testing them out using the Astro Dept.

L They’re not having that much trouble with that one Howard. Multiple choice isn’t going to do it for the Faculty here. H That appears to be the case. Now out comes the heavy stuff. Law 400. What a course. I, And what a final, Howard. It's a case involving two chattels, an illegal search, administrative punishment, all based on probable cause.

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One 2500 point true or false question.

And out to handle it comes a real competitor, Steve Miller, well known for his "clear and rational”

approach to everything.

He was only up there for a second Howard and he wrote-it looks like two words—I don’t understand.

Well, it started with an F so they're going to give him credit for a "false” answer. It must be correct, I see only glum faces the Law Department personnel.

So it comes down to the final round, period 10. And the cadets call in a bomb threat to stop the clock. Howard, I expected the Commandant’s team out here tonight as well.

to see

Well, after the departure of Colonel McCarthy to B-52s, the Comm Shop has been led by a rookie, Colonel Haines. Colonel McCarthy's loss was a big blow to the Comm, but I understand that SAC now has some of the nicest ice cream and pizza parlors anywhere.

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But back to the contest.

Well, Howard, what do you think?

I think the Dean is starting to get a little worried. He had hoped to have things sewed up by this time. I am sure he’s got something in his bag of tricks, though.

L They're ready now. And into the ring for the Faculty goes the ultimate weapon: The Department of Poli Sci and Philosophy. H The seniors are ankle-deep already from Philosophy 440, and it is getting worse. But wait, the firsties are back got shovels, the only known defense against Poly Sci and Philosophy. The Faculty is being driven back.

coming They’ve They’re being buried!

L What a victory for the Wing. Howard. It looks like the judges are making the whole contest a draw, but what a final round. H Apparently the judges are giving the Dean consideration for putting the entire freshman class on Ac Pro. But it was a great comeback. The Wing,

Ij and Lynn Scott-Towel— H Saying good evening.

heard it here sports fans. This is Howard Hardsell

The Dean

Brigadier General William T. Woodyard first joined the faculty as an instructor in the chemistry department back in 1954. Because of such accomplishments as helping get the Academy’s curriculum recognized by institutions of higher learning, General Woodyard moved up to department head of chemistry and later Vice Dean of Faculty in 1967. After only one year of service

as Vice Dean he was named the Academy’s second Dean of Faculty. After nine years of dedicated

service in this respected position, Brigadier General Woodyard is still going strong.

Dean’s Staff, Counseling And Scheduling

FIRST ROW: Lt Col Ordes, Assistant to the Dean; Col Endsley, Directorate of Instructional Technology; Brig Gen Woodyard, Dean of Faculty; Col Erdle, Vice Dean of Faculty; Lt Col Rokke, Assistant to the Dean. BACK ROW: Capt Cloppas, Aide to the 'Dean; Lt Col Anderson, Director of

Counseling and Scheduling; MSgt Corbin, Director of Logistical Support and Plans; Maj Fisher, Assistant to the Dean; MSgt Rhoads, Director of Faculty Personnel and Administration; Maj Bruce, Faculty Executive; Maj Glidden, Director of the Library; Lt Col Badgett, Assistant to the Dean.

FRONT ROW: Miss Englund, Ms. Watts, Lt Col Anderson, Ms. Blackburn, Miss Johnson. BACK ROW: Mrs. Warren, Capt Drenth, Mr. Adam, Maj

Mrs. Cole, Maj McKenney.

Romero, Maj Gleason, Maj Vycital, Capt Wayne, Capt Legg, Capt

Stoneman,

The Departments

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Col. Daniel H. Daley

Aeronautical

Engineering The Aeronautical Engineering Department exposes cadets to the true purpose of the Air Force-Aviation. It

does this through its core courses and more extensively

through its majors courses. The Aeronautical Engineering major can specialize in one of four areas: aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion, and structures. Aero majors participate in the early research and experimentation of many future aerospace projects. Optional courses put cadets on a par with graduates from the leading engineering schools in the country. The U.S. Air Force is the largest single user of airplanes in the world, and as future Air Force officers, cadets must develop an understanding of the capabilities and

limitations

aircraft.

The

Aeronautical

Engineering major reflects the growing importance of the airplanes in expanding our horizons yet shrinking our world, as it seeks to give the future officer a broad background in Aerospace development.

SEATED: Maj Fabian, Lt Col Felton, Lt Col Stockham, Col Daley, Dr. D. Kohlman—Distinguished Visiting Professor, Lt Col Edgington, Lt Col Porter. SECOND ROW: Maj Matsuyama, Capt Hartman, Capt Sparks, Maj Lang, Capt Winn, Capt Williams, Capt Wright, Capt Batill, Capt Buxton,

Lt West USN. THIRD

ROW: Maj Sajdak, Capt Mattingly, Capt Stoebner, Capt Crenshaw, Capt Stiles, Capt Jumper, Capt Horkovich, Maj Icardi, Maj' Bondaruk, Capt Duesing, Maj Coleman, Capt Baskett, Capt Steiling Capt Brilliant, Capt Smith, Capt Tower, Capt Leslie.

Astronautics And Computer Science The Computer Science major can be very time consuming but can be very enjoyable if it is up your alley. You have

no doubt heard those nasty rumors about Sci all Comp majors spending night or all weekend in the

lab. They are all true! But it does not happen that often, and after all, is it really that different from pulling an all

nighter for a paper for some fuzzy studies Actually, beyond the introductory courses, very little actual programming is taught. Programming soon becomes a tool for solving problems rather than an end in itself. There are courses ranging throughout the spectrum from hardware design through minicomputers and basic software to utilization of existing software, with some freedom to concentrate in one particular area. Computer Science is such a rapidly developing field that it has almost unlimited potential for growth in the future. Whether you are a ground-pounder looking for a career field or a fighter jock planning for your rated supplement, Computer Science is an excellent field to be course?

in.

In the field of Astronautical Engineering cadets become familiarized with various control systems. One of the

highlights of the Astro major comes when cadets design, build and fly model rockets.

SEATED: Lt Col Smith, Lt Col Trimble, Col Wittry, Lt Col Bauman, Lt Col Walther. SECOND ROW: Capt Toews, Ms. Ramsey, Mrs. Selby, Ms.

Maes, Ms. Fulkerson, Mrs. Spahr, Mrs. Hays, Ms. Gilbert, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Daigle, Capt Machuca. THIRD ROW: Maj Ferguson, Capt Gresham, Maj Walsh, Maj Neeland, Maj Monroe, Capt Knight, Capt Joy. FOURTH ROW: Capt Cooper, Capt Dobbels, Maj Mall, Capt Kirkpatrick, Capt Cole,

Maj Druffel, Maj Leatham, Maj Kopke. FIFTH ROW: SSgt Alsleben, Maj Kruczynski, Capt Schade, Capt Gildes, Amn Barringer, Lt Hartling, Capt Hawley, Maj Zingg. SIXTH ROW: Sgt Lewis, MSgt Anderson, Capt Lockhart, Capt Kirkpatrick, TSft Gettling, Maj Krause, Capt Lyda, Capt Karpinski, Capt Torrey. BACK ROW: SSgt Lowe, TSgt Asbury, Capt Baer, Capt Kroncke, Maj Durrett, Capt Fuchs, Capt Pumfrey, Mr. Hill.

John W. Williams, Jr.

Behavioral Science And Leadership If you are harboring a burning desire to learn about

how the F-16

was designed for comfort, or why that certain young lady acts the way she does the Behavioral Science Major offers the first step. Divided into areas of -

Human Factors Engineering, Individual, and Organizational Behavior, the B.S. major provides three distinct avenues of emphasis for the amateur psychologist seeking his first degree. If you are into personality types and such then Individual Behavior fits the

bill,

groups

better

suit

your

fancy,

Organizational Behavior is available. Human Factors Engineering remains for those stalwarts interested in the compatibility of man and machines. Plenty of open options are available in each category that is, of course, after you have expanded your mental capacity through the vast experiences of Statistics, Social Psych, Learning, and either Sociology or Cultural Anthropology. How could anyone turn down this chance to be the next Sigmund Freud. -

SEATED: Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Rockefeller, Lt Col Sharp, Dr. DeFleur, Col Williams, Lt Col Chason, Lt Col Schwank, Lt Col Galluscio, Mrs. Clark. SECOND ROW: Maj Tirman, Capt Lee, Capt Marshak, Capt Mccloy,

Capt Washington, Capt Wilson, Maj Ramsey, Maj Rosenbach, Capt Smith, Maj

Rasinski, Capt Swiney, Maj Klusman, Capt Nordeman. BACK ROW: Maj Knight, Maj Gobell, TSgt Schimmel, SSgt Derry, MSgt Hyatt, Capt Sullivan, Maj Berry, Capt Hughes, Maj Bermudez, Capt LaScala, Maj Koonce, Capt Longridge.

Col. Robert W. Lamb

Chemistry And Biological Sciences The

Chemistry Department offers cadets the opportunity to lay awake nights worrying about lab exams the next day. For those cadets who have no interest in becoming Chemistry majors, the department offers mandatory classes to fourth classmen. Chemistry is not only a part of the fourth class system, however, as a number a daring cadets declare it as their major each year. Aside from learning what happens when one mixes compound A and solution B together, Chem majors become acquainted with advanced laboratory techniques and individual research projects. The overall outcome of such

program

cadets

who

have

excellent

understanding of the world around them. In the field of Biological Sciences, cadets learn about themselves more than anything else. While laboraory techniques are also stressed in this major, the chance of practical application is much greater. For the pre-med students in the class of ’77, numerous labs included surgery on dogs. Such experience will prove valuable to their future success as flight surgeons. Although ’77 is the last class to be allowed med school slots, all classes have the

opportunity to enter the Biological Sciences

major.

SEATED: Mrs. Wheatly, Lt Col Lent, Maj Cockerham, Maj Thalken, Dr. Muzik, Col Lamb, Mrs. Maloney, Miss Crews, Mrs. Archuleta, Maj Bainter, MIDDLE ROW: Capt Young, Capt Fink, Capt Zellers, Capt Moran, Capt

Gaseor, Maj Cullers, Capt Zahn, Capt Thompson, Maj Crimmins, Capt Thorpe, Capt Smith, Capt Landers, Mr. Wood, Mr. Scupp, Capt Norelius, Mr. Henderson, Capt Beckman, Capt Potter, Maj Wilson, Capt Andrews,

Capt Sonobe, Capt Shepard, Capt DeLong, Capt Howard, Capt Allen, Maj Bomar, Capt Cochoy, Mr. Foos, Capt Flom, Maj Offley, Maj Fannin, BACK ROW: Capt Mason, Capt Eddy, Maj Thomas, Capt Crelier, Capt Morell, Capt Leonard, Maj LaBlonde, Capt Mueh, Capt Butler, Maj Buchanan, Capt Channell, Capt Noll.

Civil Engineering And Mechanics The Department of C.E., Mechanics, and Materials three majors: Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, and Engineering Science. These majors incorporate the fundamental theories into practical applications. Early courses are designed to introduce and lay down a firm foundation for problem solution techniques. Advance courses give the cadet an opportunity to apply what he has learned into real life situations, such as designing a two story house or repairing a wornout engine. The cadet is also responsible for testing and evaluating his own design once

offers

completed. for

The Civil Engineering curriculum prepares a cadet Air Force duty through a broad area of Civil

Engineering experience, and specialized areas of study in environmental, structural, and construction engineering. The Engineering Mechanics major offers a broad area of study fundamental to all branches of engineering

including dynamics, materials, Engineering Science major is courses offered in

and a

structures.

The

conglomeration

Aeronautics, Mechanics, Astronautics,

and Electrical Engineering. These three majors prepare a cadet to enter the Air an engineering orientated career in

Force and pursue

operations, maintenance, research and engineering management.

and

development,

Maj Carey, Maj Cox, Maj Richards, Lt Col Osborne, Col Fluhr, Lt Col Morgan, Maj Swint, Maj Henghold, Maj Browning, Maj Piepenburg. SECOND ROW: Capt Polk, Capt Tinsley, Capt Elliott, Capt Gajewski, Capt Longenecker, Capt Jolley, Capt Lacaillade, Capt Osgood, Maj Craddock, Maj Cannon, Capt Sikra, Capt Butson, Maj Fisher, SSgt FRONT ROW:

Rohe, Capt Gorrell, Capt Banachowski, Capt Allen, Capt Rathje, Lt Stuhlman USN, Capt Eden, Capt Fisher, Maj Finley, Capt Hausam. BACK ROW: Maj Titmas, Maj Kolek, Capt Topper, Capt McKee, Capt McClelland, Capt Clark, Maj Kullgren, Maj Russell, Capt Sanders, MSgt Hanson. Brown, Capt Kaneyuki, Maj Vining, Capt

Economics, Geography, And Management Econ

majors take a wide variety of courses from

and

micro

macroeconomics

investments

and

international economics. The Economics major exposes the student to economics on the aggregate scale as well as on

with

the individual level. An Econ major will graduate understanding of how this country functions

economically, from the theory of the smallest firm to the reasoning behind governmental policies. The Management major can study in one of two fields depending upon where his interests lie. He can choose the quantitative track where he learns the numbers’ side of management, dealing with models for predicting successes and decisions based on statistics. He could choose the personnel track where the interpersonal relations between the superior and the subordinate are studied. The Geography major also has three choices of fields from which to choose. First he could work in the physical

track where he subjects such as geology, climatology and geomorphology. If people, not rocks, excite the student he could choose the cultural track where he could concentrate on things like anthropology and the cultures of the world. His third choice could be area studies in

which he would combine the physical and cultural aspects with the language and economic factors to get an overall understanding of a specific area.

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SEATED: Maj Boyer, Maj Glowatski, Lt Col Helmer, Col Claiborn, Lt Col Denend, Lt Col Wolf. SECOND ROW: Capt Griffis, Capt Houghton, Capt

Taylor, Maj Fleming, Maj Wolniewicz, Maj Taylor, Maj Weida, Capt Moxon, Capt Jonak, Capt Christenson, Capt Stubbs, Capt Huber, Capt Colgrove,

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Maj McMahan. BACK ROW: Maj Baker, Maj Tribble, Maj Smith, Capt Kirk, Capt Chio. Capt Barnes, Capt Russell, Maj Webb, Capt Lang, Capt Rasch, Maj Hildebrandt, Capt Anselmi, Maj Trifiletti, Maj Mitchell, Capt Downey, Maj Berry, Capt Salmon, Maj Heavner, Capt Streets, Capt Katnik.

Col. Roland E. Thomas

Electrical

Engineering Maybe you have wondered what is in those little black boxes that make airplanes work. If you get curious you might check into the Electrical Engineering major. The major is divided into two tracts; the computer tract

and the communications tract. If you happen to be a real whiz at math, the communications tract is the way to go. In addition to the standard EE courses you learn field

theory and wave mechanics. On the other hand, if you have flunked two math courses and are working on a third, you would probably be better off in the computer tract. In these courses you learn how to manipulate ones and zeros to high degree of proficiency. Some great man once said that “If it can’t be written in ones and zeros, it isn’t real,” and that is the way it is in EE.

No matter which tract you

were

choose,

you

would find yourself in the lab more than out. The labs here at the Academy have some of the best equipment anywhere and the instructors are the finest in the world.

SEATED: Maj McCannon, Maj Rosa, Lt Col Dwelis, Col Thomas, Lt Col Gowen, Lt Col Graham, Maj Larson. SECOND ROW: Capt Date, Capt

DeYoe, Capt Hanson, Capt Cruger, Capt Miller, Capt Corley, Capt Burk,

Capt Wells, Maj Pearsall, Capt Johnson, Maj Dingman, Capt O’Brien. BACK ROW: Capt Criscuolo, Capt Leopold, Capt Dise, Capt Erickson, Capt Block, Capt Tharp, Capt Peterson, Capt Schmiesing, Capt Mitchell, Capt Hickman.

Col J. Shuttleworth

English And Fine Arts The English Department provides an integral part humanities program that contributes to the for self-realization as an individual and cadet’s

of the

potential

objective of the develop effective department is to help communication skills. Hopefully the core English on an courses will teach the cadet to write and speak

mature

Air Force officer. The

cadets

advanced level. The core includes doolie English which gives the cadet his first exposure to college writing. Later cadets take advanced speech and composition to enhance the basic skills they learned in freshman English. In addition to the core courses the department also

offers fine arts courses such as art or music appreciation.

FRONT ROW: Maj Wallisch, Maj Donovan, Maj Whitehorn, Lt Col Kielcheski, Col Shuttleworth, Lt Col Elser, Maj Whitlock, Maj Grimshaw, Maj Gaston. MIDDLE ROW: Maj Murawski, Capt Ginn, Capt Harlan, Capt

Richards, Capt Martin, Capt Brown, Capt Powell, Capt Vaughn, Capt Rockwell, Maj Wells, Capt Keating, Maj Ahern, Capt Malony, Capt Weaver,

Capt Myers, Capt Doroff, Capt Barnes, Capt Sales. BACK ROW: Capt Beck, Capt Cummings, Capt Staley, Capt Miller, Capt Bangs, Capt Jannette, Capt Linzy, Capt Coker, Capt Eaton, Capt Bailey, Capt Stanley, Capt Stevenson, Capt Knoke.

Col. William Geffen

Foreign Languages The

Department of Foreign Languages offers French, German, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. In order to help each cadet learn his chosen language the Foreign Language department utilizes special recording booths. These booths are equipped with microphones and tape players so that the cadet can hear and therefore recognize mistakes he has courses

made. There is also a certain amount of added concentration afforded the cadets by the use of the booths due to a minimization of outside influences. A second aide comes in the form of exchange officers. The

Language department uses many exchange officers from countries such as France, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and Taiwan. These exchange officers foster a sense for the cadets of the traditions and customs of their individual countries.

SEATED: Maj Kovalenko, Maj Ferrell, Maj Boucher, Col Geffen, Maj Kiefl, Maj Vichnevsky, Maj Hannaway. SECOND ROW: Mr. Adnet, Capt Gomez, Maj Takegouchi (Japanese Air Force), Lt Col Perez, (Mexican Air Force), Capt Puhl (German Air Force), Maj Servatico (Argentine Air Force), Capt Wang (Taiwan Air Force), Capt Prieto (Spanish Air Force), Maj Josso (French Air Force), Capt Schweitzer, Capt Adams. THIRD ROW: Capt

Martinez, Capt Tree, Capt Rainey, Capt Bush, Capt Maldonado, Capt Izatt, Capt Schaeffer, Capt Groce, Maj Gallardo, Capt Gaffney, Capt Hutchison! BACK ROW: Capt Fujita, Capt Lemp, Capt Marks, Capt Fortin, Capt DeCarlo, Capt O’Guin, Capt Kyriopoulos, Capt Atkinson, Capt Mueller, 1st Lt Riley.

Col Philip D. Caine

History The department of History strives to provide each cadet

with historical knowledge of those human institutions and traditions he will defend as an officer in

the Air Force. In the history core the cadet develops a

broad understanding of military history which allows for

intelligent

assessment

of contemporary

military

activities based on the historical perspective. The cadet is also exposed to the inter-relationships of diverse societies enabling him to see his own country as it fits into the world today.

The history major emphasises the development of historical

judgment, research techniques, and writing

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Boston, Maj Allman, Maj Osur, Capt Hitchcock, Maj Tate, Capt Bishop, Capt Bartanowicz, Capt Hansen, Maj Grossetta, Maj Shiner, Capt Miles, Mr.

Brynn. THIRD ROW: Capt Aldrich, Maj Kornegay, Capt Wolff, Capt Borowski, Maj Eszenyi, Maj Mank, Capt Durand, Maj Haddon, Capt Menza, Capt Ehrhart, Capt Specht.

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Law The Department of Law seeks to acquaint the cadet

with the American legal system. This experience enables the cadet to understand the operation and function of

recognizing the legal implications involved in situations that may someday

the law and aids the cadet in

confront him. In addition to this, the cadet is tuned toward the presentation of coherent legal arguments by

deduction and analogy. To accomplish the preceeding, the Law Department emphasizes selected areas of the law which a cadet is most likely to encounter during his career.

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department also offers

courses

in Personal

Estate Planning, Constitutional Law, and Government Contracts. The members of the Law faculty also provide legal assistance to cadets and other faculty members.

FRONT ROW: Maj Anderson, Maj Bailey, Lt Col Lee, Col Kinevan, Maj Wright, Maj Johnson. BACK ROW: Capt Pillari, Maj Hornbrook, Capt 78

Campbell, Maj Corbin, Maj Emerson, Capt Craig, Capt Baker, Carnahan, Capt Wilson.

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Col. Robert R. Lochry

Mathematical Sciences Be a Math major. Be epsilon-deltaed to death! In the is neutralized by such

core curriculum each cadet’s mind

devastating subjects as analytical geometry, single and multivariable calculus, vectors, matrix algebra, series, differential equations, statistics, and probability. And if not sufficiently bombarded by these simplicities, the cadet may take a sequence in analysis, applied math, or operations research. Math is the basis for all equations and formulas so quickly taken for granted in so many different engineering fields. Man cannot survive without people who sacrifice themselves to be subject to these horrors of academic endeavor. As Robert A. Heinlein

would say, “Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best he is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to messes

wear

shoes, bathe, and not make

in the house.”

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SEATED: Lt Col Wade, Lt Col Ruud, Col Lochry, Lt Col Johnson, Lt Col

Bryan. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Trupp, Mrs. Malone, Maj Nielsen, Maj Litwhiler, Capt Knaub, Capt Shimp, Capt Erickson, Maj Sherman, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Wirth, Mrs. Stevens. THIRD ROW: Capt Schrecker, Capt Blitt, Capt Nelson, Capt Johansen, Maj Jenkins, Capt Peters, Capt Cardaronella, Maj Powell, Maj Esterby, Capt Warner, Maj Munguia, Maj Smith, Capt Couture, Capt Brauner, Capt Herge. FOURTH ROW: Capt Williams, Capt

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Col. William A. Orth

Physics The Physics Department tries to provide the cadets

with a working knowledge of the basic principles that describe natural phenomena. This goal involves the

preparation of cadets for advanced engineering and science courses. Through the physics core the cadet is given as appreciation for the limitations of man’s knowledge of the physical world and taught to utilize the scientific methods learned to increase his knowledge. The physics major concentrates on basic physical principles and mathematics. It provides the cadet with the necessary background for a wide range of technical assignments within the Air Force, particularly for research and development. It is also good preparation for later graduate work, both in physics and related applied sciences.

SEATED: Maj Wold, Maj Pendleton, Lt Col Sims, Col Orth, Lt Col Fraime, Maj Schaller, Maj Peterson. SECOND ROW: Capt Jackson, Capt

Swedenburg, Maj German, Capt Cipriano, Maj Kvam, Capt Kohn, Capt

Menard, Capt Ratcliff, Capt Boatright, Capt Dolson. BACK ROW: Capt Stith, Capt Bloomer, Capt Catalano, Capt Friesen, Capt Gayvert, Capt Evans, Maj Dogliani, Capt Nuttelman, Capt Parks.

Col. M. Wakin

Political Science And Philosophy According

David

Easton,

politics

the

authoritative allocation of resources. In the near future we will all have to work with limited budgets and resources. The Political Science Department gives cadets a

chance to really understand the formal and informal

functions of the American

political system. Indeed,

cadets who choose to follow the Political Science major are given the tools which are necessary to make them

expert political scientists and future officers who understand the organization and bureaucracy processes inherent in any group. In addition, flexibility is a word to describe the Political Science major. A number of

options are available to each student. Philosophy courses are also offered in the Political Science Department. Many of these are a part of the core curriculum. All in all, the Political Science Department is effectively achieving its mission—to provide the Air Force with officers that are well acquainted with our political system.

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FRONT ROW: Maj Freney, Lt Col Macartney, Lt Col Cook, Mr. Olsen FSO-2 State Dept., Col Wakin, Lt Col Williams, Lt Col Endicott, Sqdn Ldr Alderson. SECOND ROW: Maj Szostak, Jr., Capt Czarkowski, Capt

Reichart, Maj Martin, Jr., Capt Fawkes, Capt Gibson, Maj Lammers, Maj Garman, Capt Hughen, Maj Murray, Maj Flentje, Capt Maynard, Maj

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Desiderio, Jr., Capt Sullivan, Capt Heaton, Jr. BACK ROW: Maj Jeffries, Maj Vasquez, Capt Collazo-Davila, Maj Casciano, Capt Fox, Capt MacDonnell, Capt Berry Jr., Capt Viotti, Capt Parsons, Maj Phillips Mai Hackley.

Academy Assembly Every year about the beginning of March, some sixty civilian college students converge on the Academy to discuss pressing problems of the day. This annual event, known as the Academy Assembly, lasts for four days and features some of the top experts in the country in particular fields. This year’s Assembly topic concerning the benefits

detriments of nuclear power began on 9 March with the arrival of students across the country. The keynote speaker for the Assembly was Congressman Mike McCormack who took a pro-nuclear stand in his

remarks. The next day the roundtable discussions began in which students discussed and prepared reports on various selected topics. At the end of the Assembly all of the reports were brought together to form a final

report on nuclear energy. In the final report, it is recommended that the US work toward the increase in our use of nuclear power. The report called for energy companies to assure that: 1) nuclear plants maintain their present level of safety and increase their output to forecast levels, 2) nuclear wastes be safely dealt with, 3) nuclear materials are not used for any other purpose than to provide energy.

Academy Assembly is administered by the Department of Political Science and Philosophy, under the auspices of the American Assembly of Columbia University. The final report will be sent to various The

research centers around the nation.

Directorate of Instructional

Technology The

Directorate

to aid cadets in

Instructional Technology is learning and instructors in

designed teaching. From the learning technology course required

for all fourth classmen to the films and video tapes shown during class, DFIT plays an important role in the

Academy’s learning process. DFIT also runs the self-help room most cadets are familiar with. The self-help room provides materials for squadron projects, cadet briefings, and instructor teaching materials. Without the many services provided by DFIT, Fairchild hall would quickly grind to a halt.

FIRST ROW: Mr. Means, Lt Col Doyle, Col Endsley, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Colosimo. SECOND ROW: SSgt Clanton, MSgt Manges, Mr. Redding g

Werner, SMSgt Waddy.

’

MSgt

Maj. Benjaman Glidden

Library During the academic year, the Academy library emphasis placed on writing in many of the core courses, cadets quickly become acquainted with the library facilities. From Freshman English to advanced mech, cadets find themselves in the library seaching through the 2000 magazines, 1000 journals, and 305,000 books at their disposal. Aside from the academic mission the library must fulfill, cadet enjoyment is also provided for. Many becomes the cadet’s best friend. With the

fourth classmen would go crazy if it were not for the music booths and records the library supplies. It is easy to underestimate the vital role the

library plays in our

cadet lives until the day before that paper is due.

Library Staff: Maj Glidden, TSgt Resser, Lt Sexton, Jim Aker, A1 Alvarado, Virginia Bak, Don Barrett, Lou Bassetti, Don Bellows, Joan Coleman, Bill Conklin, Betsy Coxe, Kay Cullen, Phyllis DeHart, Jay Denning, Myrtle Duvall, Liz Fleenor, Betty Fogler, Maria Hall, Bill Harden, Joanie Heilman, Barbara Hemrick, Shirley Henry, Phil Holcomb, Lou Hollenbeck, Thelma

Hostetter, Barbara Ivey, Doug Johnson, Rita Jones, Merion King, Florence Klemm, Dottie Lyons, Helen Marsh, Marty Martin, Lester Martinez, Marsha Mazurowski, Ev Myers, John Ortega, Duane Reed, Marilyn Retherford, Mike Richter, Betty Roy, Charlie Sakai, Larry Salas, Bob Shaffer, Lori Sines, Ames Smith, Willie Williams.

SPORTS

EDITOR DOUG ROBB ’79

Colonel John J. Clune Director of Athletics

Colonel Thomas L. Moore Asst. Athletic Director for Intercollegiate Athletics

Colonel Robert K. Strickland Asst. Athletic Director for Physical Education

Mr. James N. Bowman Asst. Athletic Director for Candidate

Counseling

1976 Falcon Football

1976 COACHING STAFF: FRONT ROW: Jack Braley, Maj. John Lorber, Leland Kendall, Mike Crimmins. BACK ROW: Maj. Terry Isaacson, Ben Martin, Jerry Davitch, Capt. Ed Hutt.

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BOTTOM ROW (L-R): Rod Staponski, Mark Fritzsche, Dave Podolny, T. G.

Parker, Jim Miller, Mark Kenney, Ken Wood, Craig Adams, Rob Shaw, Dave Slack, Gary Mittelstadt, Phil Richmond. SECOND ROW: Mack McCollum, Mike Evers, Brian Carney, Arnie Douville, Jim Weidmann, Linwood Mason, Russ Glover, Russ Kline, Linden Torchia. THIRD ROW: Tim Furst, Greg Bush, Jim Rowland, Dale Reed, Tim Hoy, L. C. Crow, Tom Quasney, Bob Beckwith, Mark Cerise. FOURTH ROW: Paul Williams, Tom Moris, Ken TeBrink, Mark Bushell,

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Mike Gee, Charles Greenwood, Ron Pointer, Russ Rosebush. FIFTH ROW: Steve Hoog, Charles McCausland, Jack Cucera, Kevin Swanberg, Jerry Coleman, Tim Fyda, Les Long, Tom Foertsch. SIXTH ROW: Jim Colvin, Gerry Smith, Scott Jensen, Mike Bievenour, Bill Travnick, Jim Lee, Jon Hyde, Dan Hoida. BACK

ROW: Vance Skarstedt, Dave Scott, Joe Bunecke, Scott Bream, Steve Schaefer, Dave Reiner, Dennis Ladick, Brad Sinclair.

SPIRIT

ROWDY FANS

FIRED-UP GENERAL PRETTY GIRLS

Falcons

Pacific

UPPER LEFT: Lt. General Allen tells Mike Bievenour how he used to take of offensive linemen. MIDDLE LEFT: Jack Cucera gets a vicious stick

care

against Pacific. MIDDLE RIGHT: Rob Shaw studies the flats before unleash-

ing. LOWER LEFT: Falcons find the end zone in their opening game against Pacific.

Falcons Iowa St

UPPER LEFT: Rod Shaw prepares to start the Falcon scoring machine. UPPER LEFT: Exhaulted Dave Slack raises hands in touchdown signal, but unfortunately it was the only score for the Falcons that afternoon. LOWER RIGHT: To the Falcon backs, it seemed as though the Iowa State defense was everywhere. 96

UPPER LEFT: A typical Los Angeles “Spectacular Sideline Spectacle.” UPPER RIGHT: Big weekend slated for the Los Angeles

sports fans. MIDDLE: Ken Wood tries a little horizontal acceleration

against UCLA

the

Bruins.

quarterback

BELOW:

fails to evade

Dave Scott, as the Falcons put up a

fine defensive effort in the first

half.

Falcons

UCLA

all but annihilate the Middies. UPPER RIGHT: UPPER LEFT: Navy cheerleader bows her head in disbelief as she watches the Falcons : David Thomas blows Navy defender out of the Ken Wood and David MIDDLE Thomas. attack: Falcon ground The mainstay of the BELOW: Dave Thomas cuts upfield against an already Sunk Navy. action as Ken Dressel sails the punt downfield.

UPPER LEFT: Ken Wood fires out of the backfield to grab Rob Shaw’s hand off. LOWER LEFT: Vying for position, Steve Hoog beats Kent State defender deep for the catch.

LOWER

RIGHT:

Despite being double teamed, Joe

Bunecke snags one for a substantial gain. 99

ABOVE: Rob Shaw:

a study in coolness and poise. LOWER LEFT: Phil Richmond and Brian Carney hurl their bodies in an attempt to smother the CSU quarterback. LOWER RIGHT: End zone in sight, Joe Bunecke drives forward.

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CSU 100

Falcons

Citadel

UPPER LEFT: Mark Fritzsche bundles up as he watches the long afternoon develop. UPPER RIGHT: Running back David Thomas also performed well on the

specialty teams. LOWER LEFT: Ken Wood is determined to get those extra effort yards. LOWER RIGHT: Falcon “D” swarms in on the Citadel Punter.

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UPPER RIGHT:

LEFT

AND

Despite Army’s

constant harassment, David

Ziebart

still

manages

unload.

MIDDLE: Bob Chandler does his part against Army with his one handed interception. BELOW: The real victors of the Army game.

Falcons

Army

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LEFT:

Eying

defender,

Steve

UPPER the

Hoog hauls in Ziebart’s pass.

UPPER RIGHT:

Offensive Fritzsche

guard Mark whoops it up

after the super win over Arizona State. BELOW:

Fans,

players,

grads,

and coaches go crazy/ berserk/wild in the endPaul

zone

after

Hams

fantastic

Wil-

touch-

down catch.

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Falcons

Vanderbilt

UPPER LEFT: The Vanderbilt defense gets the best of the Falcons this time.

UPPER RIGHT: Dave Reiner grinds out yardage. BELOW: Dave Scott and Tom Albrecht let the Vanderbilt QB know how they feel about him.

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UPPER LEFT: This inspiration sure worked against the WAC Champions-Wyoming. UPPER RIGHT: Dave Thomas awaits the pass as the Falcons run up the score.

BELOW: Fiesta Bowl-bound

Cowboys

had a futile day against the Falcons as shown

here

when

the

Falcon

“D”

swooped down on a fumble.

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1976 SEASON A YEAR OF...

EXCITEMENT

LET DOWNS

CLOSE CALLS

HEART BREAKS...

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Cross Country

The Falcon Cross Country team completed one

of their best

seasons

ever

with

total of

twelve wins. The Falcons

placed fourth at the USTFF Rocky Mountain Championships and sixth at the Central Collegiate Championships. They were only beaten by Adams State and Arizona in dual and triangular competition. The team was led by team captain Keith Haines, an All-American, with strong backing from seniors Garry Shephard, Kirk Bodary, and Ray Bartlett, The Falcons couldn’t have accomplished what they did without the top performances of juniors Dave Wynn and Dan Lentz. Sophomores Dave McKinney and freshman John Evans, both running consistently up front, gave the team added depth.

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UPPER LEFT: Keith Haines easily strides along his home course. BELOW: Everyone is

psyching for the race

UPPER LEFT: What the heck am I doing out here! MIDDLE LEFT: Dave McKinney heading for home.

MIDDLE RIGHT: The

cross

country

team

normal afternoon

practice. BELOW: Back Row: Coach Arnesen, Steve Clark, Bill Gregory, Bob Garca, Dave Wynn, Ken Hendrick, Dave McKinney, Darrell Herriges, Kirk Bodary, Dan Lentz, Ray Bartlett, Major Evans Front Row: Scott Harrod, John Evans, Steve Mohnssen, Keith Haines, Scott Richardson, Ace Williams

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Soccer

1976: A SUCCESSFUL YEAR as the soccer team asserted itself with an 8-5 record and

regained the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer Championship by soundly defeating an excellent Colorado College team 3-1. The story might have been even more glittering if a few breaks had gone Air Force’s way such as a 2-1 loss to Southern Illinois University (ranked #2 in the nation). A new duo of coaches, and great support from the faithful “rowdy” soccer fans, all helped the team. Respect for Falcon soccer on the intercollegiate scene increased as people across the country were soon aware that Air Force put on an exciting soccer show combining skill, imagination, hustle, and teamwork. The magical footwork of Alex Niezen, the blistering shots of Mike Hill, the close-in control of Phil McBride backed up by the tenacious defense of Tom Twohig and Mark Wynn all contributed to the reputation of Air Force soccer. Perhaps the outstanding event of the season was the incredible emergence of Steve Jonak as “The Sweep.” Steve anchored a solid, highly respected defense which was commanded by Greg Schulze and Steve Riggins, two very effective, acrobatic goalkeepers. Eight members were selected to various All-Star teams and captain Bob Soucy made the All-Far West team. It was a good year, all in all, and next year promises to be even better.

OPPOSITE PAGE: Striker Phil McBride catches the goalie off balance

BELOW:

and beats him soundly to the right

AF penalty shot. UPPER LEFT:

Deceptive Mike Hill challenges a Brigham Young fullback for a loose head ball. LOWER RIGHT: Andy Krott traps an aerial pass which preoccupies two hustling fullback defenders. on an

Ill

on home turf. LEFT: Hustling Falcon Captain Bob Soucy frustrates another Brigham Young offensive striker. RIGHT: Phil McBride outpositions a Benedictine player and

TOP: Fluid concentration

beats him to the ball.

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LEFT:

Halfback Bobby Doyle drives inside against Benedictine defender. BELOW RIGHT: Goalie Greg Schulze

a —

AIRBORNE!!!

TOP: Kurt Stevens (manager), Mark Wynn, Joe Lanny, Alex Niezen, Bobby Doyle, Mike Brill, Tom Twohig, Paul Savage, Dan Reinhatt, Walt Wright (manager). MIDDLE: Capt. Dan Ulmer, Phil McBride, Ray Mills, Mike Hill, Mike Potter, Paul Besson, John Puffenbarger, Capt. Rob Judas. BOTTOM: Steve Riggins, Steve Jonak, Bob Bartolone, Tony Dronkers, Tony Villalobos, Bob Soucy, Greg Schulze. NOT PICTURED: Tim Dignazio, Karl Olsen, Andy Krott.

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Water Polo Water Polo in 1976 was expected to be a rebuilding year since only two starters, Jeff Heidmous and Eric Thompson, returned from the 1975 team. But the team set out to prove

differently by improving on the 11-7-1 record from the previous year to finish with a 15-7 season. With only three seniors (Jeff Heidmous, Armando Costales, and Don Magee) on the team, Falcon Polo was characterized by youth. The season started slowly, due to inexperience, but the team improved as the year progressed winning 11 of their last 12 a good sign games for 1977! 1976 saw the first polo team in Academy history with the ability to “come back.” -

In all but two games this year, the Falcons were in it to the last minute. Unselfishness and team play keyed the team’s success. Armando “Mando” Costales, Eric “ET”

Thompson, and Wellsfry was big on defense and a strong offensive player. Don “Mags” Magee opened up fast breaks with his speed and Phil “Little Mouse” Heidmous used quickness and his ability to draw fouls to become an offensive threat in only his first Team Jeff Heidmous provided year. captain stability and leadership to the team. For the last two seasons Jeff has been the most consistent performer for the Falcons and always played best against the tough teams. Mike “Seagull” Mullady, Frank “?” Snyder, Steve “Sasquatch” King, and Steve “Atlas” Smith saw a lot of playing time as the bench was an important factor in the team’s success. Dave Wetleson (goalie) gave the team a strong defense to build around. John “Whale”

UPPER LEFT: Phil Heidmous tries to set

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play. Only a

freshman, Phil was a poised player. UPPER RIGHT: Armando Costales got his jollies playing defense. Armando was the top scholar-athlete at the for

academy

1977.

UPPER LEFT: Jeff Heidmous gets “inside water” for a good shot against Pepperdine University. Jeff was the MVP for water polo. UPPER RIGHT: Armando Costales applies good pressure against a Pepperdine player who still scores easily on goalie Dave Wetlesen.

SITTING: Phil Ruhlman, Don Magee, Phil Heidmous, Jeff Heidmous, Jim Ross, Steve Henneberry, Derk Jordon. KNEELING: Betty Blalock, Gary Hackbarth, Armando Costales, John Eriksen, Dave Beizer, Tim Schmidt, John Susalla, Eric Thompson. STANDING: Colonel Robert W. Lamb, Steve King, Fritz Wiegman, Steve Smith, Frank Snyder, John Wellsfry, Mike Mullady, David Christain Wetlesen, Ray Bivins, Head Coach Bruce Fisher. MISSING: Assistant Coach Ryan Davis.

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Girls’ Cross Country UPPER LEFT: Diane Green cruises toward victory against the Colorado School of Mines in Golden. UPPER RIGHT: Coach Vic Hackley catches runner Diane Green with her pants down. MIDDLE: USAFA’s Anne Martin, Tania Senz, and Laurie Roemish, along with runners from Adams St., UNC, and CC, shiver as they wait for the

starter’s gun at the AFA Women’s Invitational. A verbal

“Bang” finally started the race, which the AF women quickly won. LOWER LEFT: Displaying the fruits of their exhaustion are Emi Takashima (13th place), Diane Green (17th place), and Anne Martin (21st place) after fording streams, climbing rocks, and dodging 45 other girls in the CSU Invitational. LOWER RIGHT: Anne Martin chases her teammate in Golden.

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Girls Volleyball 7

UPPER

LEFT: Air Power! UPPER RIGHT: They look good, but can they play? CENTER RIGHT: Mary Jo Wier

puts one over the net and a high block awaits the ball. LOWER LEFT:

First Row: Carol West (assistant coach), Susan

Knight, Mary Lademan, Bonnie Houchen (team captain), Franky Thompson, Janet Libby, Darlene Riding (head coach). Second Row: Vanessa Sabala, Debra Senn, Pat Ryan, Guinn Knuckles. Third Row: Dawn Morris (trainer), Mary Jo Wier, Maureen Tritle, Betsy Joviak, Diane Langmade, Marcy Bellini (trainer). Not shown: Deanne Barnette, Marguret Dennis, Karen Olson, Kathy Conley (manager), Jane Chandler (manager).

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Basketball The 1976-1977 basketball season saw the Falcons compile a disappointing 12-15 record. The future looks good for the Falcons, however, since the entire team will return for next year’s campaign. This year’s team

was led by four Juniors: Co-captains Bob and Tom Rande Djokovich Read, and Keith Woodfork. Tom Schneeberger Schneeberger, had a fine season, leading the team in scoring with 495 points for an 18.3 point per game

average. He also grabbed 271 rebounds for a 10 per game average. His scoring total is the fourth highest in school history while his rebound total is the second highest ever

recorded.

Bob

second

points and rebounds with 350 and 204 respectively. He also set the school record for most assists in a single season with 151, including 14 assists in one game. Rande Read, the team’s most consistant player throughout the year, finished third in both scoring and rebounding with 260 points and 144 rebounds. Keith Woodfork finished fourth in scoring, and proved himself as the defensive ace, leading the team in steals. Besides the four juniors, the team was composed of two sophomores and six freshmen. Sophomore Andy Bush and freshmen Chris Golob and Steve Saleck all started during parts of the season. Freshman Eddie Hadzick and sophomore Ted Parsons all saw plenty of action coming off the bench to supply extra firepower and hustle. Also providing needed support from the bench were freshman Danny McCoy, Dale Marr, and Rudy Blazicko. The man behind the scenes once again was Tom Rubin, team manager, who worked hard to keep the team in line.

Djokovich

was

ABOVE. Tom Schneeburger skies for a crucial overtime

tip. Falcons awaiting action are: Bob Diokovirh (44), Keith Woodfork (12), Ted Parsons (24), and Randy Read (31).

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•si

UPPER LEFT: Randy Gricus leaves no room for doubt as

he slams one down. Meanwhile Steve Saleck and Ed

Hadjick await a non-existent rebound. LOWER LEFT: Bob Djokovich shows a little floor magic of his own as he leaves his defender sitting and pondering on how to play defense. LOWER RIGHT: Tom Schneeberger down the middle for two!!!

x 19

LOWER LEFT: Tom Schneeberger launches a pretty

jumper

the face of

Portland State defender.

UPPER RIGHT: Bob Djokovich pulls up for a short muscle shot. LOWER RIGHT: Steve Saleck goes all the way for two while Randy Read trails to crash the

boards.

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LEFT: Tom Schneeberger slides baseline for

a smooth two while Bob Djokovich looks on. RIGHT: Bob Djokovich takes a

handoff from Chris Golob to pull up for a baseline jumper.

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Fencing This year the Air Force Fencing team posted its 21st straight winning season. Team Captain Robert Platenburg led this year’s team to an undefeated season, with the record

standing at 6-0-0, the seventh undefeated season in its history. Notables this year were seniors Rick Spott, Stuart Alexander, and Robert Platenburg, all fencing foil; senior John Buckley, junior Jean Bowman, and sophomore Robert Grove making the nucleus of the sabre team. The Epee team this year was led by sophomores Joel Boelman and Steve Chabolla, and junior Konrad Gruca. Also returning this year in Epee was Senior Robert Sarnoski. The season started with the defeat of St. Johns (NM) and was followed by the defeat of Western Reserve, Cleveland St., Oberlin, Bowling Green State, and Michigan in a 6-way intercollegiate meet in Cleveland. The season ended with the Western Championships, where the team placed third overall. But this qualified three fencers to go to the NCAAs, where senior John Buckley, in senior Robert in and Joel in Boelman sabre, foil, Platenburg sophomore Epee, all gave very good performances against some of the toughest fencers in the nation. This year also, the women had a team that, on their first competition, beat St. John’s Women’s team. Victorious over St. John’s were Sandra Waples, Diane Haase, and Priscilla Rigler. Next year, the team will build on a young base, of this year’s sophomores and freshmen, but is expected to keep a winning season in the record books.

ABOVE: Lunging Academy fencer on the offensive.

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TOP: One of the Falcon women goes after her opponent in the Colorado Invitational. MIDDLE: Going in for the kill, Air Force fencer causes his opponent to

rapidly

retreat.

BOTTOM:

FRONT ROW: John Buckley, Rob Grover, Gene Bowman, Stuart

Alexander, Craig Platenburg, Rick Spott, Steve Chabolla, Konrad Gruca, Joel Boelman. MIDDLE ROW: Arp Horvath, Paul Shemwell, Coach Toth, Captain Prieto, Bob Vogt, Legrand Blount. BACK ROW: John Courtney, Priscilla Rigler, Red Byrne, Charles McCorkle, Rich Treadway, Dartanian Warr, Mark Braccich, Rob Samoski, George Gordy, Tom Takai, Gary Ardo, Steve Weart, George Earnhart, Steve Wheeless, Sandy Waples, Bill Welch.

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Gymnastics Under new head coach Carl Townsend, the men’s gymnastics team recorded its best ever score of 202.30. Although a young team with only two seniors, many of the gymnasts recorded their career best scores this season. Senior team captain Kirk Stephans of Denver

team

scored a 9.35 high on the pommel horse, while Bert Rund, also a senior, recorded an 8.95 on

rings. Mark Fulks, a junior out of Confield, Ohio, led the all-arounders with a 50.05. Sophomore Mike Otomo was the only gymnast to qualify for the NCAA nationals. Mike placed 9th in the nation on the Floor Exercise and 17th in the nation on vaulting. The team should continue its success next year and make it one of the best ever for men’s gymnastics at USAFA. All-around performers Mark Fulks, Greg Brewer, Mike Mills, and Don Knauf are expected to lead next year’s team.

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UPPER

LEFT:

Sophomore

Walt Reed does the required scissor movements during his

side

horse

routine.

OPPO-

SITE PAGE AND BELOW: Junior

Bob

Wenrich, SoRead, and

phomore

Walt

Freshman

Don

form

Knauf

per-

their

ring routines in which swing and strength are required.

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FRONT ROW: Willy Benitez, Asst. Coach Lou Buerkle, Head Coach Earl Townsend, Ed Vishoat. MIDDLE ROW: Jack Pratlev Bob Conzano, Bob Wenrich, Mark Fulks, Mike Otomo, Kirk Stephens, Mike Nevin, Randy Taylor, Tom Hunt, Mike Mills, Bart BACK ROW: Mark Wilkenson, Bob Harris, Walt Reed, Ed Goggins, Rob Page, Mark Zamzow, Jim Flickenger, Greg Brewer Gilmore, Don Knauf.

Rund'

Swimming The Swim Team completed another outstanding season this

year relying mainly on their strength in the freestyle and butterfly events. Leading the way in the butterfly was senior Dave Vandam, with an impressive group behind him in Steve Halverson, Tom Williams, and Steve Waters. In the freestyle events the sprinters were led by Joe Baudendistel, Dick Jordan, Rick Hamlin, and Mike Zappin. The distance freestylers were paced by Don Magee, Ted Needham, and Mark Morgan. Although the team felt the loss of last years team captain Jim Hoque, they compiled a record of 10 wins against 1 loss. They also stretched their dual meet winning streak to a phenomenal 52 before falling to Colorado. It was the freshmen who picked up any slack left after last years graduation. At the National Independents Championships, the Falcons repeated their seventh-place finish of last year, an impressive showing which saw nine school records fall and qualified sophomore Joey Hackbarth for nationals in the 200 yard backstroke

with a school record time of 2:09.61. Hackbarth also set records in the 100 breaststroke and 200

individual medley. The team will lose seven seniors this June, but coach Arata feels he has a

promising group of recruits to replace the losses. Graduating will be divers Tom Carpenter, and Mike Paquette; swimmers Joe Baudendistel, Bill Marshall, Craig Murra, Dave Vandam, and team captain Don Magee.

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UPPER LEFT: Blake Bourland readies himself for

back 21/2 somersault with 1 1/2 twists. UPPER RIGHT: Blake Bourland in the

“Military Freefall Position?”

LOWER LEFT: Joey Hackbarth is saying, “Now wait a

previous page). LOWER watches Doug Poorman’s Joey backstroke start of the 400 yard medley relay. minute

RIGHT:

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Joanie”

(girl

Hackbarth

ABOVE: If a PBY

Catalina

can

fly

ABOVE: FIRST ROW: Mike Zappia, John Davidson, Steve Halvorson, Steve Waters, Joey Hackbarth, Rick Hamlin, Pete Bob Hamilton, Ken Porad, John Susalla. SECOND ROW: Roeas Wendle Simpson, Doug Poorman, Mark Muttilainen, Rob Mike Martin, Bill Marshall, Blake Bourland, Dirk Jordan, Tom Richie, Rick Drake. THIRD ROW: Seamster, Ted Needham, Curtis Hackbarth, Murry, Dan Barraza, Scott Papp, Joel Strabala, Fritz Wiegman, Frank Snyder, Lt. Tom Williams, Gary Joe Baudendistel, Mark Morgan, Don Magee. 0,1 Arata. Not Pictured: 129

Indoor Track difficult indoor season facing them this year. The the hardships the season was long and the competition promised to be tough. Despite 10-1. Opening with a home one of their best records ever of AFA track team The Air Force trackmen had

compiled

l for the next meet, they beat Adams State 85 h to 53 V 2 The Falcons were devastating three weeks in two tri-meets and in taking on New Mexico. Morgan Lankford and Dennis first tri-meet, were the winners of the 300 and 60 yard dashes respectively in the .

Bellamy

while Mark Webster beat former Olympian, Mike Soloman, in the 600 yard dash with a time of 1:10.6. In their next tri-meet, Russ Clements had an outstanding day winning the 300 (tying the school record), and taking second in the triple jump. the

long jump, Also, Morgan Lankford was breaking the school record in the 60 yard dash. The Falcons first road trip faced them with the University of Nebraska and Drake University. For the first time the AFA came away without a victory, though T. G. Parker won both the high and low hurdles for an unprecendented fifth straight week. In the next two weeks the in the Michigan State Relays, followed by tracksters faced their toughest competition The a meet with the University of Michigan. Academy fared well in the relays with the sprint medley relay team of Jeff Remington, Dennis Bellamy, Morgan Lankford and Ric Linares, winning their event. Against Michigan, for the Central Collegiate Track Championships, the Air Force did well finishing fourth. The mile relay team won easily —

with the fastest time recorded in the nation. The following week the team went against the Universities of Northern and Southern Colorado, winning handily behind the victories of Dave Wynn in both the mile and 1000 yard dash and David Thomas in the shot put with a throw of 53 feet and 7 inches, his second straight win. The final contest, the Colorado Invitational, saw Mark Webster win the 440 and Russ Clements take the

long jump. During the year these eight men qualified for nationals: T. G. Parker and Craig Adams in the high hurdles, Mark Webster in the 440 and 600 yard dashes, and the mile relay team of Russ Clements, Bill Lee, Don Walters and Jeff Remington.

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e e

UPPER LEFT: Dave Wynn and Ric Linares make up distance on the turns. LOWER LEFT: Mark (Skinny) Webster finishes another easy 600. LOWER RIGHT: T. G. Parker doing his weekly stretching

exercise.

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Hockey Recording one of its best seasons in history and paced by one of the nation’s all-time leading scorers, the Air Force ice hockey team completed the 1976-77 season with a 20-7 record. Pacing the Falcons was senior co-captain Chuck Delich, one of the nation’s leading scorers for the fourth-straight year. His career total of a record-setting 156 goals and 279 points place him second in goals and third in points among top major college scorers since 1947. Tied for second place in scoring for the Falcons this year were junior wing Gary Batinich and senior defenseman Tom Uren with 48 total points. Batinich recorded 22 goals and 26 assists while Uren added 9 goals and 39 assists. Contributing 40 points apiece were sophomore Robin Robideaux with 19 goals and 21 assists and freshman Bob Sajevic with 15 goals and 25 assists. Senior defenseman co-captain Doug Leibbrand also had a good year, recording 14 goals and 25 assists. Starting in goal most of the season was sophomore Tom Talbot who had a saves percentage of .905, averaging 32.5 saves per game. Also a starter was senior Dave Spannbauer. Although sidelined for the first half of the season by a preseason injury, Spannbauer came back to record an .872 saves percentage and a 30.6 average. Highlight of the season was the 9-8 victory over Denver in the Mile High City, the first time the Falcons have ever defeated the Pioneers. As usual, the Cadet Field House Ice Arena was a friendly place for the Falcons, who were 14-3 at home while 6-4 on the road. At one point in mid-season, Air Force had an eight-game winning streak.

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TOP: Sajevic scores as Batinich and Robideaux look on. MIDDLE LEFT: The Falcons discuss

strategy before the game. MIDDLE RIGHT: Goo Goo Curphy LEFT:

Robideaux

dressed to kill! LOWER

gets two points for the

takedown.

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TOP: Luke Butch

playing the man. LOWER LEFT: fires on the goal. LOWER

Klimek

RIGHT: “Iron Man” Leibbrand on the rush to set up yet another Falcon score.

LEFT: Just another part of the game in Falconland. UPPER RIGHT: Between the periods entertainment for the Air Force hockey fans. MIDDLE RIGHT: Teamwork produces another goal for the Falcon UPPER

icers.

ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Head Coach John Matchetts, Assistant Coach I Baldrica, Tom Anderson Gary Hennings, Dave Cesarak, Gordy Curp Chuck Delich, Doug Liebbrand, Mark Shadbegian, Tom Uren Tom Talt Dave Spannbuaer, Equip. Mgr. Tom Mgr. Tom Mgr D, Miller. MIDDLE ROW: Second Lieutenant Kevin Pederson St« Les Bob Trainer Laushin, Harple, Vitton, Dr. David Todd, Lt. Col Lie

Mesquitl,

^ er £i Tanker

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Snyder, Steve Asb

Gordy Strong, Gary Batinich, John Bingeman, Bill Luukkonen, Jeff McChesney, Ernie Haendske, Robin Robideaux, Mike Carmen, Mark Brelie, Mark Murphy, Jeff Hawes, Tom O’Neil. BACK ROW: Howie Hammond, Bob Sajevic, Jeff Dodson, Mike Smellie, Tom MacAneny, Kevin Smith, Larry Wolfe, John Palmer, Dave King, Tom Brandabur, Steve Klimek, John Hedblom, Pete Hoene.

Wrestling For the Falcon matmen it was a season of ups and downs. They closed out their season with 4-7 record, highlighted by wins over New Mexico (23-20), Gustavus

Adolphus (51-0) an Academy scoring record, Colorado School of Mines (39-3) and Colby College (25-12). Team captain, senior Monroe Ratchford, captured first place in the 142 pound weight division at the Midwest Regional NCAA Qualifying Tournament to earn a spot in the Championships. His season mark was 22-9 and his dual meet record of 10-2 was the best on Coach Wayne Baughman’s team. Senior Frank Vaccaro recorded the fastest fall of the season in the 158 pound class of the Gustavus Adolphus meet, when he pinned his opponent in 47 seconds. He also matched this fine performance with a third place finish in the Colorado Invitational and a fourth in the Mountain Inter-collegiate Wrestling Association Tournament. In the Air Force Invitational, junior heavyweight Greg Bush took second and looks to be a real contender for a berth in the 1977 NCAA’s. In the Wyoming Open, four Falconers came home with top performances. Upcoming freshman Tom Erhad fought to a second in the 142 pound class, Ratchford garnered a third at 150, Vaccaro took a third, and Mario Mastrangeli a fourth, both at 158. Air Force held possession of the traveling trophy, sponsored jointly by the Academy and Colorado Mines Alumni. It was the 12th time since 1960 for the Falcon grapplers. Senior Steve Spies won fourth place in both the Colorado Invitational and the Midwest Regional NCAA Qualifying Tournament. Under the leadership of Coach Harold Koerber, the JV grapplers worked hard to finish with a respectable 4-3 record in dual meet competition. High points were victories over New Mexico Highlands (42-6), Adams State (28-11) and the Air Force Prepsters (35-6 and 26-12). With excellent efforts from Tom Erhard and new strength coming up from this year’s JV’s, Air Force grapplers are looking towards continued improvement and success next season.

ABOVE: Pulling for victory. 136

UPPER LEFT: Get back here.

UPPER

RIGHT:

Jim Calderbank in control as

he punishes his oppon-

ent at 118 lbs. MIDDLE:

Monroe Ratchford

back

opponent sense

ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Ben Burruel, Lynn Shimabukuro, Paul Carpenter, Rob Hensley, Paul Feliz, Frank Vaccaro, Pete Vaccaro. MIDDLE ROW: Team Trainer Warren, Ali Frohlich, Pete Withers, Folgers Brown, Jay Tenpas, Ron Gray, Eric Nelson BACK ROW: Head Coach Wayne Baughman, Asst. Coach Harry Koerber, Monroe Ratchford, Sam Kinard, Greg Bush,

zold, Major Piepenburg.

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Pistol year’s Pistol Team placed third in the nation in both International and Conventional courses of fire giving the team an overall position of third in the nation. The team’s record was 16-1 with the one loss to Navy. Two team members were selected as first team All-Americans. These were Senior Joe Zahrobsky, who was National Champion in conventional fire, and Junior Dave Frymire. Joe is a four year letterman and a three year This

All-American while Dave is a three year letterman and a one year All-American. The addition of these two cadets increases the total of USAFA All-American Pistol Team members to

fifty-seven. This is an Academy record for the most All-Americans for a single team at USAFA. Coached by TSGT Bobby Tiner, the pistol team posted a record of 72-2 with a school record of 50 straight dual wins in the past four years. Coach Tiner has also been selected, for the fourth straight year, to represent the United States in the Council International Sports Military Championships, shooting against teams from the armed forces of thirty-five other nations, including the Warsaw Pact. Tiner has won gold and silver medals in the past three competitions.

ABOVE: FIRST ROW: Gary Skubal, Brent Bristow, Joe Zahrobsky, Dan Janik, Dave Frymire, Mike McGee. SECOND ROW:

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Major Miller, Mary Snyder, Fran Trujillo, Kathleen Utley, Nancy Newberry, Pam Curtis, Sandra Darulla, Lisa Lambert. THIRD ROW: Paul Woodland, Charles Killion, Tom Ramos, George Kennedy, John Messer, Andrew Winter, Dave McFaddin, Tsgt Bobby Tiner. FOURTH ROW: Chester Schirmer, Richard Goodwin, Mark Kuhlmann, Gary Moseley, Dave Koslowsky, Ken Hollenbeck, Rick Ryan.

UPPER

LEFT: Dave Frymire, first team All-American, showing the concentration necessary to attain an excellant score. LOWER LEFT: Joe Zahrobsky showing the form that helped him earn the title of Individual National Champion. UPPER RIGHT: Pistol team members firing air pistols to improve slow fire accuracy. LOWER RIGHT: Dave McFaddin smiles after finally getting a perfect score of 100.

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Rifle Tournament wins at the Air Force Invitational, the Eastern Washington Invitational,

and the Intercollegiate Sectional Championships highlighted a 31-4 record for the Falcon sharpshooters. This is the most wins ever in a season for the Air Force rifle team. The team finished off the season by placing 9th in the United States in overall National Rifle Association national competition. Air Force’s top shooter overall was senior Sammy Herchak (team captain) with a 553 of 600 average for the half course. Other members of the first team were Tom Morton with an average of 551 of 600, Scott Allen (549 of 600), and John Pardo

(546 of 600). Morton set two individual Academy records with a 283 of 300 and a 567 of 600 during this year’s competition. Also, the first team set a new Academy aggregate record with of 1117 out of 1200 possible. Outstanding depth of this year’s team was evidenced by the excellent performance of the second team which included Rich Lane (545 of 600), Ed a score

Herlik (544 of 600), Gary Finchum, and Steve Looney. This year’s success can largely be attributed to their new coach, TSGT Grant Gruver. An international competitor in his own right, Coach Gruver aided in showing the team the finer points of international competitive

shooting, thereby bringing the team to national recognition.

ABOVE: Sammy Herchak zeroes in on his target with deadly concentration. 140

ABOVE LEFT: FRONT ROW: Tom Morton, Sammy Herchak, Rich Lane, John Pardo. MIDDLE ROW: Mark Nelson (MGR), Major Cannon, Peggy Walker, Steve Merriam, Jeff Looney, Scott Allen, Bud Ball, Jon Tyau, Jackie Ware, Gary Finchum, Ed Herlik, Coach Grant Gruver, Paolo Pappalardo. THIRD ROW: Bererly Turman, John Seufert, Dave Desbordes, Ed Hunt, Jim Elbert, Don Myers, Paul Smith, Mark Farrone, Tim Johnson, Charles Eckert. MISSING: Rebecca Boice. MIDDLE LEFT: The team puts in another hard day at practice. BELOW LEFT: Rich demonstrates his style. BELOW RIGHT: “If you think this is good, wait Until next wppk when wp iiqp rpnl Hvp hnllptc ”

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Girls’ Basketball

RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Bonnie Jo

Houchen, Mary Lademann, Diane

Moyer, Karen Wilhem, Kathy Johnson, Terry Armbruster. BACK ROW: Coach David Schichtle, Jane Ballard, Mary Daley, Beverly Plosa, Betsy Joviak, Mary Jo Wier, Patty Ryan, Marge Glazier,

Manager Diane Chapdelaine.

LOWER LEFT: With a hop, skip, and jump, Bonnie Houchen lays one up for two. LOWER LEFT: Even big teams like Metro State were

and Betsy Joviak.

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match for the Falcons

Girls’

Gymnastics UPPER LEFT: Lenora Wong, one of the team’s four all-around gymnasts, does a front cabriole on high beam. UPPER RIGHT:

Dorothy Mahaffey, highest team scorer on the bars, beam, and vault, executes an uprise on the parallel bars. LOWER LEFT: Team Picture: First Row: Michele Pompili. Second Row: Lynn Nagahiro, Lenora Wong. Third Row: Sandy Platt, Stephanie Kounnas, Margie Clark. Fourth Row: Manager Karen Cole, Peggy Davis, Dorothy Mahaffey, Coach Mary Maddox. LOWER RIGHT: Peggy Davis, Specialist on the balance beam and floor exercise, poses in an arabesque. uneven

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Girls’ Swimming UPPER LEFT: As Bonnie Schaefer completes the butterfly, Ginny Caine executes her start for the freestyle leg of the medley relay while

Carrie Banwell and

Manager Gary Hackbarth wait in expectation. displays the form that qualified her for National Competition. Jill, the only female diver, competed all season on UPPER LEFT: Jill Gassier

both the one meter and three meter boards. LOWER LEFT: Allene Dowden (top) and Carrie Banwell (bottom) grab a bite of air while competing in the 100 yard breaststroke. Dowden and Banwell dominated the 50 yard and 100 yard breaststroke events for the female Falcons this year.

LOWER RIGHT: Team Picture: FRONT ROW: Coach Paul Arata, Patty Tannreuther, Linda Sweeney, Andrea Ungashick, Bonnie Shaefer, Karen O’Hair. BACK ROW: Julie Richards, Allene Dowden, Janet Therianos, Ginny Caine, Carrie Banwell, Jill Gassier. The first female Falcon Swim Team, under the coaching of Lt Col Paul Arata, completed the 1976-1977 season with a 9-1 record, losing only to CSU. Eight members of this year’s team qualified for the AIAW National Championships in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

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Tennis Captain Rick Gugat’s 1977 Varsity Tennis Team returned to its winning ways with an impressive record of 20 wins and 9 losses. The 20 wins are the most ever by a Falcon tennis team and the Falcons accomplished this feat with only two returning lettermen from the top six of 1976. The number one player, Matt Mulhern, finished an unbelievable freshman year with a 24-5 record against tough competition. The Falcons are looking forward to three more years of great tennis from Mulhern. Scott Benson, the team captain and number two player, finished with a fine 22-7 record. Benson played four years varsity, two of which he played number one. Ken Barber played his first year of varsity and contributed at the number three position posting one of his biggest wins against arch-rival Northern Colorado. Filling out the top six were freshman Mike Levitt, junior Kevin Hammond, and freshmen Gary Carlson, Bruce Willard, and Pete Hays. Levitt had an excellant year posting a 19-8 record. Hammond played at the number five for the first half of the season and had his best win against Tampa, putting the Falcons over the top in an important match. Carlson played well the remainder of the season after beating out Hammond for position five. Probably the most improved player was Bruce Willard as he moved up from the 1976 junior varsity team to post a 13-7 record with the varsity this year. Toward the end of the season Pete Hays made his move and finished 4-0, playing at number six. In doubles Benson and Mulhern teamed at the number one spot for a 12-4 record playing only when needed.Barker played with both Hammond and Carlson during the season at the number two doubles spot while Willard and Levitt came through with good wins at number three doubles.

ABOVE: Major Larry Druffel, Matt Mulhern, Mike Levitt, Gary Carlson, Scott Benson, Ken Barker, Kevin Hammond, Dave Peters, John Mazorowski, Dennis Diamond, Bruce Willard, Pete Hays, Coach Rich Gugat.

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UPPER and

LEFT: Stretching leaping freshman Matt

Mulhern attempts to put all power into a serve.

his

LOWER

LEFT:

Freshman

Matt

Mulhern, the number one singles player, follows through after hitting a high backhand volley. RIGHT AND ACROSS PAGE: Wind-

ing up and hitting a pulverizing serve is senior John Mazorowski.

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Baseball 1977 was prematurely called a “rebuilding” year for the Falcon baseball team. Decimated the by previous year’s graduation, the Falcons took to the field this year with only six returning

lettermen. The “Bad-News Falcons,” as the members of the team half-jokingly but much more

affectionately called themselves, set out to prove the early speculations of a dismal season Coach Joe Robison molded a starting nine consisting of three freshmen, three sophomores, one junior, and two seniors, into one of the best teams in recent Academy history. The young line-up played as a unit beautifully and the year was highlighted by a gung-ho, never-say-die attitude that became the “Bad-News Falcons” trademark. After a slow start in wrong.

Florida, 2-7-1, the Falcons returned home to CU. CU never knew what hit them. After four games, the Bad-News Falcons stole three games and barely missed a fourth. The three wins turned the season around, and established the “Bad News” reputation of “comeback artists” and “giant-killers.” Getting tough pitching and even tougher hitting from their young line-up, Air Force went 9-3 in their next 12 games to improve their record to 16-13-1. The season ended in characteristic style. With their record at 19-18-1, USAFA encountered the Univ. of N. Colorado for the final game of the year. UNC, with the finest record in Colorado, jumped out to a 10-4 lead in the 7th inning. But the “Bad-News Falcons” for the last time didn’t say die, and they staged their most incredible comeback of the season. The Falcons, behind the game-winning home run of sophomore Marty Schmidt and the clutch relief job of junior Keith Heise, took their final game of the year, 13-10, enabling them to finish with a strong 20-18-1 season. For a

rebuilding year, 1977 turned out to be a very good season for USAFA. Only super things are expected for next year. The “Bad-News” Falcons will be back, but sorely missed will be fellow players and great friends Dog Reiner, Mark Meakins, Randy Martinez, Bobby Ciola, and Pat Shay, the graduating seniors of the 1977 team.

UPPER LEFT: Mark Meakins reaches for

a low pitch. LOWER LEFT: Dave Meehan moves under a pop-up. LOWER RIGHT: “Keep the ball low and you’ll keep the

score

low.” Words of advice from Coach Robison to pitcher

Keith Heise during a frequent trip to the mound.

TOP LEFT: Team Captain Kyle Barties led the team with eleven round TOP

trippers. RIGHT:

Keith

Heise burns oppos-

ing batters with late inning heat. MIDDLE LEFT: Senior Bob Ciola “wheels and deals” his way to one

of his four

victories. MIDDLE

RIGHT: Steve Saleek’s

clutch

drives

hit

Eddie

Schumacher. BOTTOM: The “BadNews Falcons” sur150

vey the situation.

UPPER

LEFT:

Freshman

Steve Saleck’s eighth inning home run ties the score

against University of Northern

Colorado in the Falcon’s

last

and

win

of the

RIGHT:

greatest comeback season.

Second

UPPER baseman

Mark Meakins snags r

y \ ,

line

shot.

ABOVE: FIRST ROW: Eddie Schumacher, John Lahoff, David Meehan, Jeff Goodrich, Bobby Ciola, Marty Schmidt. SECOND ROW: Karl Apfel, Steve Saleck, Randy Martinez, Kyrle Bartels, Deacon Winters, Dave Reiner, Mark Meakins. THIRD ROW: Major Carey, Dan Ellison, Pat Shay, Keith Heise, Dave Atzhorn, Doug Postulka, Scott

McLaughlin, Wade Leatham, Coach Robison.

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Golf Although starting slow, the Air Force varsity men’s golf team fulfilled its pre-season predictions of capturing the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Golf Association (RMIGA) title, and remaining undefeated in dual match competition. Led by seniors Jack Kearney, Jim Fucillo, and Dave Schmitz, the Falcons wrapped up their second RMIGA title in the last three seasons, winning that title by 22 strokes over second-place University of Wyoming and third-place University of Colorado. In addition, by concluding the 1977 season with a 9-0 record in dual matches, Air Force has stretched its win streak to 37 straight. Individually, the well balanced Falcons were best represented by seniors Jim Fucillo and team captain Jack Kearney. Jim placed second overall in the RMIGA while Jack placed third, one stroke behind. Jack also received an invitation to the prestigious NCAA National Finals. Besides Rocky Mountain region play, Air Force participated in a rigorous tournament schedule in California, including the California State Stanislaus Tournament, the Pacific Coast Invitational and the United States Collegiate Golf Invitational. Next season looks to be as good as this one, with returning lettermen Vic Summers, Lance Undhjem, and Ted Otero leading the way. Helping them will be a bright group of freshmen including Rick Sargent, John Scholtz, Norm Sweet, Mark Picking and Pat Youngs. Together, they will try to recapture the Rocky Mountain Invitational crown lost last fall to Brigham Young University, while defending the RMIGA title next spring.

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LEFT: Vic Summers tees off as Lance look on. RIGHT: Ted Otero tees off.

Undhjem and Ted Otero

ABOVE: FRONT ROW: Mary Hughs, Paula Thornhill, Lor Morse. MIDDLE ROW: Jim Fucillo, Mike Smothermon, Jeff Wilson, Bill Hudson, Ted Otero, Tom English, Jack Kearney. BACK ROW: Lance Undhjem, Norm Sweet, Rick Sargent, Vic Summers, Luke Howard, John Scholtz, Pat Youngs. NOT SHOWN: Dave Schmitz, Howard Mark Pi/*1rirwr

Ratcliffe,

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Lacrosse Third year Coach Bill Markham’s speculation, at the beginning of the year, that this would be the best season so far was right on the money. This year the 1977 Lacrosse Team amassed an outstanding 14-3 record with impressive showings in Florida over spring break and in Long

Island, New York early in May. Since the beginning of the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League Championships, the Falcons have been the perennial champions with an unblemished record since the early 1960s, except for last year’s upset against Colorado College when the Falcons lost in the closing minutes of play. This year the Falcons returned again to retain their title and championship trophy by defeating Colorado College in the semi-finals and Denver University in the finals of the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League Championship Tournament in mid May. In Florida, Air Force placed second in a tournament with some of the strongest teams in the east. The only loss of the tournament came against an impressive St. Lawrence University team from New York. The bright spot of the season came when junior Mike MacDonald broke the school record for goals in a season. Other top scorers on the squad included senior George Mandis, junior Kim Kelley, and sophomore Joe Grisham. The attack position led by MacDonald included Kim Kelly, George Mandis, Chad Kirk and Ron Perry. Team Captain, senior Tom Lane, was the leader in the midfield. The rest of this impressive midfield included senior Dave VanOrsow, juniors; Mason Goodhand, James Manley, Mitch Brown, and Paul Beck, sophomores; Joe Grisham, Brian Kelly, Frank DeFalco, Gordy Ross, Ray Sands and Paul Faulkner, freshmen; Steve Batts, Bob Krutz, Rich Lehle and Jon Tovane. This strong midfield was one of the main factors in the Falcons average of 19 goals per game in the 11 local games this season. Backing up the middies were the defensemen which included senior stars Frank Casserino and Stan Peterson along with underclassmen Jim Colabufo, Mark Kerdavid and Jim Bernard. This years goalies who had an impressive average of only 6 goals against them per game include sophomore Matt Dunbar and freshman Bart Jackson.

ABOVE LEFT: Falcons face-off with Utah State. MIDDLE LEFT: TOP ROW: Coach Phil Pignataro, Stan Peterson, Jim Calabufo, Jim Beznaro, Bart Jackson, Steve Batts, Kim Kelly, Mason Goodhand, Frank Defalco, Rick Lehle, Ron Sharpe, George Mandis, Coach Bill Markham. MIDDLE ROW: Mitch Brown, Ray Sands, Joe Grisham, Jim Manley. BOTTOM ROW: Matt Dunbar, Mike McDonaid, Brian Kelly, Jim Sheedy, Tom Lane, Gordy Ross, Doug Miller (MGR), Frank Casserino (laying down). MISSING: Dave Vanorsow, Ron Rerry, Chad Kirk, Bob Krutz, Jeff Fellmeth (MGR). BELOW LEFT: Senior Frank Casserino checks the opponent. BELOW RIGHT: Tom Lane jumps high to get off pass against R.P.I. in the Sun Coast Tournament.

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ABOVE

LEFT:

Team

opponent from

Denver

Captain Tom Lane congratulates University. ABOVE RIGHT: Jim

Colabufo

dodges opponent as the referee looks on. BELOW goal as senior George Mandis watches. BELOW RIGHT: Sophomore Frank Defalco ponders after scoring another goal. LEFT: Joe Grisham shoots at

Outdoor Track For the second year in a row, the Falcon Outdoor Track Team posted a 3-0 dual meet record. The Falcons won team titles at the Redlands Invitational, Southern Colorado

Invitational, and the Adams State Invitational meets. In the Northridge Relays Russ Clemons won the long jump with a 23'4" leap. The mile and 880 medley relays both took second places. Freshman John Evans also was second in the six mile run. At the Redlands Invitational Dave Eppley took second in the javlin and the mile relay won with a 3:17.3 on a cold, wet track. Next the Falcons took a trip to the Arkansas State Invitational where the Falcons took a hit on this one, taking no firsts or seconds. The Falcons then came back and took on Northern Colorado and Wyoming. Here Dennis Bellamy won the 100 and 220 dashes in 9.8 and 21.7 The 440 relay team, led by Bellamy, also won. Dave yard respectively. Eppley set a school record in the javlin with a toss of 241'3". Five new meet records were set at the Southern Colorado Invitational: T. G. Parker in the 120 high hurdles with a 13.9, Mark Webster in the 440 yard hurdles with a 52.8, the 440 yard relay, Dennis Bellamy, Jim Reynolds, George Kailiwai, and Morgan Lankford, with a 41.1, Ken Hendrick in the three mile with a 14:39.5, and Dave Eppley in the javlin with a throw of 233'6". Morgan Lankford also tied the school record in the 220 yard dash with a time of 21.3. Next the Falcons traveled to the Drake Relays where the shuttle hurdle team of T. G. Parker, Mark Brown, Marc Millican, and Craig Adams finished third. In a dual meet against Colorado, Morgan Lankford won the 100 yard dash in 9.8 seconds and set a school record in the 220 with a 21.2. T G. Parker, Craig Adams, and Mark Brown took 1-2-3 in the 120 yard high hurdles. And finally, at the Adams State Invitational, Walt Pate took a first in the high jump with a leap of 6'6". AFA’s A and B mile relay teams took first and third respectively. Jim Baumann was second in the 440 yard hurdles.

ABOVE: John MacGilura leads the pack.

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UPPER LEFT: Jeff Remington and Mark Webster at a crucial moment. UPPER RIGHT: Running in his sleep? LOWER LEFT:

Dave Carbaugh makes a little headway. LOWER RIGHT: Here’s the wind-up

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and now the pitch.

TOP:

Bellamy and Lankford

trying behind

for

“come

victory.”

from

MIDDLE

LEFT: How’d he

ever make it? MIDDLE RIGHT: It’s a no it’s bird, it’s a plane Jim Baumann. ...

BOTTOM: FIRST ROW: Craig Adams, Jim Reynolds, T. G. Parker, Head Coach Michael Simmons, Mark Webster, Gary Mittelstadt. SECOND ROW: Dan Lentz, Mark Brown, Bob Antoniazzi, Jeff Remington, Dennis Bellamy, Morgan Lankford, Russ Clemons. THIRD ROW: Ken Hendrick, Dave Carbaugh, Dan Boylen, George Kailiwai, Jim Baumann, Dave Wynn, Don Walters. FOURTH ROW: Steve Clark, John Evans, Dave McKinney, Wayne Pepin, Steve Tompkinson, Kory Cornum, John MacGilvra. FIFTH ROW: Dave Eppley, Bill Lee, Ray Bartlett, Gary Sheppard, Rick Linares, Mark Harmon.

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Girls’ Tennis TOP:

FRONT ROW:

Donna

Lundquist, Lisa Brightbill, Theresa Garcia, Christine Schoeck, Kathy Bonnett, Jan Knocke.

BACK

ROW:

Coach

Jack Davis, Debra Dubbe, Susie Park, Sue Henke, Debbie Wilcock. MIDDLE LEFT: Concentration is the name of

the game as Christine Schoeck blasts her backhand. MIDDLE RIGHT: Donna Lundquist stretches for a long one. BOTTOM LEFT: Lisa Brightbill’s powerful serve is a menace to her opponents. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Tennis Tango is demonstrated by Lisa Brightbill.

Girls’ Outdoor Track

TOP: The agony of victory for Diane Moyer as her teammates Claudia Morrison and Gail Benjamin

her out. MIDDLE LEFT: Mary Jo Wier, “Me kill

help tiger,

ugh.” MIDDLE RIGHT: Diane Moyer strains to get those extra few inches in the discus. BOTTOM: FIRST

ROW: Gwendolyn Knuckles, Diane Langmode, Emi

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Takashima, Tanya Senz, Nancy Berger. SECOND ROW: Lt. Darlene Riding, Vanessa Sabala, Bonnie Houcher, Diane Green, Claudia Morrison. THIRD ROW: Patricia Ryan, Era Turner, Maureen Tritle, Diane Moyer. FOURTH ROW: Louise Burkett, Mary Jo Wier, Patrica Tannreuter, Diane Juhas.

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At Last

Girl Cheerleaders At USAFA

TOP: Want a sip? LOWER LEFT: Allison Hilsman says, “If I do this right, I can dodge the cups they throw at me!” LOWER RIGHT: “What are

I am down here!”

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Wing Open Boxing In what many thought to be the best bout of the

evening, 130 pound Reggie Holmes squared off with Jay Lunger in a rematch of last year’s final. It was evident from the opening bell that Lunger was out for revenge. Lunger was awarded a close decision and the two received a standing ovation from the crowd. The 137 pound class was again a rematch of last year’s final. Jeff Jones, the power punching defending champ vs. Dejuan Cromer, a counter puncher with lightning fast hands. In what was the closest bout of the evening, Jones was victorious, winning the title for the second consecutive year. Leon Peck matched up with Claude Rogers in the 145 pound class. Peck, whose nickname is “The Slovak,” finished an impressive winner. The free-swinging 152 pound class featured two seniors. Steve Osborne an aggressive free-swinger, met Stan Hill, an experienced southpaw, with a crunching left hand. With about 30 seconds remaining in the contest, Hill connected with a left-right-left combination to the body which doubled-up Osborne. The referee stepped in to stop the contest. Moving to the middleweights, Shad Cooper, undefeated and one of two freshmen in the finals, met senior Steve Haggerty in the 160 pound class. Haggerty clearly outboxed the more powerful Cooper for two rounds until the freshman caught his second wind. Haggerty won a tough decision and the two boxers were given an ovation from the crowd. Gary Leavitt faced the second freshman in the finals in the form of Alex Cline. About 30 seconds into the round, Cline cornered Leavitt in a neutral corner and unleashed a powerful right to the body, leaving the upperclassman defenseless. Cline was an elated winner. The light heavyweight class featured Vince Wisniewski and Terry Mieselwitz. Wisniewski with a fight plan of stick, move and counter, completely outboxed Meiselwitz to win the decision. The final bout of the evening featured heavyweights Jim Belt and Stefan Schaefer in a grudge match. Belt, however, had a decisive reach advantage, used the ring well and avoided Schaefer’s power to win a close nod from the judges.

ABOVE: TOP ROW: Ray Lunger, Jeff Jones, Leon Peck, Stan Hill, Steve Hagerty, Alex Cline, Vince Wisniewski, James Belt. BOTTOM ROW: Reggie Holmes, Dejuan Cromer, Claud Rogers,

Steve Osborne, Shadrick Cooper, Gary Leavitt, Terry Meiselwi; 7 Staefan Schaefer.

130 lb.

Ray Lunger

decisioned

137 lb.

Jeff Jones Leon Peck Stan Hill

decisioned

145 lb. 152 lb.

160 lb. 167 lb. 177 lb.

Hwt.

decisioned decisioned decisioned decisioned decisioned decisioned

Steve Haggerty Alex Cline Vince Wisniewski Jim Belt

Reggie Holmes(points) Dejuan Cromer(points) Claude Rogers(points) Steve Osborne(RSC-3) Shad Cooper(points)

Gary Leavitt(RSC-3) Terry Meiselwitz(points) Staefan Schaefer(points)

ABOVE LEFT: Shadrick Cooper bloodies Steve

Haggerty’s nose early in the final pound class. ABOVE

round of the 160 RIGHT: BELOW

and the winner is Jeff Hill.

LEFT:

General Woodyard congratulates Jeff Jones on his victory in the 137 pound class.

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Academy’s Phil Boggs Captures Gold At Montreal Boggs, 1976 Summer Olympic Gold Medal winner, is the chief, Educational Research Branch, Directorate of Counseling and Scheduling for the Dean of the Faculty, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Born Dec. 29, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, Boggs was graduated from Firestone High School there in 1967. He had begun swimming and diving in YMCA programs when he was 10 years old and had competed in meets throughout Ohio. He began concentrating on diving in his school senior and continued after he entered Florida State high year

University. Then from 1969-71 he was named a National Collegiate Athletic Asociation (NCAA) All American diver, capping it off by winning the 1971 NCAA 3-meter Springboard Diving Championship. That same year he entered Air Force Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base, Tex., receiving his commission in December as a distinguished graduate. He was first assigned to the Air Force Academy’s Department of Astronautics and Computer Science, then assumed his present position in January 1974. In the Olympics in Montreal, Boggs, along with 28 other divers participated in the elimination springboard diving competition. Boggs, placing first, moved into the finals the following day. Each of the 8 finalists competed in 5 required and 6 optional dives, with Boggs finishing first in all. Each dive is scored on a basis of 0-10 by a panel of 7 judges, 0 being a fail dive and 10 considered perfect in the opinion of the judge. Captain Micki King Hogue, special assistant to the Director of Athletics for women’s matters and a 1972 Olympic gold medal diver said, “A dive is judged on the basis of the approach to the end of the board, the height and the mechanical execution of the dive in the air, and the line up and entry into the water.” Boggs’ final score of 619.05 won him the Men’s Olympic 3-meter Springboard Gold Medal and put him 48.57 points ahead of Silver medalist Franco Cagnotto of Italy.

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Boggs’ Required And Optional Dives Dive Name

Position

Degree of Difficulty

Front Dive

Layout

1.6

Back Dive

Layout

1.7

Reverse Dive

Layout

1.9

Inward Dive

Layout

1.6

Front Dive

Layout

1.9

Tuck

2.6

Tuck

2.8

Tuck

2.8

Tuck

2.7

Front 1 1/2

3 Twists

2.9

Somersault

Free

1/2 Twist Inward 21/2

Somersault Back 21/2

Somersault Reverse 21/2

Somersault Front 31/2

Somersault

Front 21/2

1 Twist

Somersault

Free

2.8

COACH FALL:

Football

Ben Martin

Men’s Cross Country

Arne Arnesen

J.V Men’s Cross Country Women’s Cross Country J.V. Women’s Cross Country

Maj. Vic Hackley Maj. Vic Hackley Maj. Vic Hackley Capt. Rob Judas Capt. Gerry Boesche Capt. Bruce Fisher Capt. Ryan Davis 1/Lt. Darlene Riding

Capt. Ed Hutt

Pet. .574

Pet. .672 WINTER:

Men’s Basketball

Maj. Hank Egan Capt, Sam Peshut

J.V. Men’s Basketball

Women’s Basketball J.V. Women’s Basketball

Capt. Dave Schichtle

Men’s Fencing

Nick Toth

Women's Fencing

Nick Toth

Men’s Gymnastics

Capt. Carl Townsend Mary Camille Maddox

Women’s Gymnastics Ice Hockey

John Matchefts Bill Baldrica

J.V. Ice Hockey

Men’s Indoor Track J.V. Men’s Indoor Track *

Capt. Mike Simmons Capt. Steve Miles 1/Lt. Darlene Riding TSgt. Bobby Tiner TSgt. Grant Gruver

Women’s Indoor Track

Lt. Col. Paul Arata

J.V. Men’s Swimming

Capt. Bill Griffith

Women’s Swimming

Wrestling

Maj. Wayne Baughmai Capt. Harry Koerber

J.V. Wrestling

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Lt. Col. Paul Arata

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Pet. .746

Overall Total

Pet. .769

Baseball J.V. Baseball Golf

CaptfrJoe Robison Capt, Phil Keck Maj. Gene Miranda Capt. Ken Schweitzer Capt, Bill Markham Capt. Dan U1 mer

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Fall Intramurals

169

Football

Champs CS—36

FRONT ROW: Larry Weaver, John Herd, Jim Alexander, Harman Wales, Bruce Belser, Tom

Schipper, Sam Rupe, Zachary Bailey, Rex Williams,

Harold Moulton. BACK ROW: Major Wilcox, Mark Hefferly, Eric Kiker, Tom Jones, Jon Box, Bill Welde, Chuck Gill, Sean Scully,

Bobby Eskridge, Art Smith, Dan Brown.

170

Cross Country

FRONT ROW: Mitch Mitchell, Cisco Tawney, Doc Soisson, Rich Lyons, Jim Lynch. BACK ROW:

Major Roberson, Scrub Robb, R. C. Baldwin, Banacchek Senechek, Don Saettel, Dave Bowling, Don Starck.

Champs CS—03

171

Flickerball

Champs CS—17

FRONT ROW: Ken Snoy, Chip Eresman, Corky Burgin, Jim Player, Ron Kennedy, Mike McKenna, Brian Longwill. BACK ROW: Willie Gunn, Rick Thiele, Don Alston, Captain “The Blade” Lorenze, Ernie Hogan, Bob Schiermeyer, Shawn Sloan.

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Lacrosse

FRONT ROW: Joe Ferrara, Harry Chapin, Terry Cope, Mark Rivas, Tony Witzel, Bruce Frohler, Larry Taylor, Dave Fries. BACK ROW: Major Honesty, Don Dillman, Guy Wills, Doug Wentzel, Uwe Britsch, Doug Storms, Bob Russell, Jim Rennie.

Champs CS—34

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Tennis

Champs CS—21

FRONT

McCarthy,

ROW:

Corky Weedhopper

Sneed, Uncle Don Coffee, Hollowell. BACK ROW: Mike Tarleton, Mailard Turner, Paul Levy, Jeff Miles Trumble, Steve

Sturmthal.

174

Winter Intramurals

175

Water Polo

Champs CS—01

FRONT ROW: Rob Gordon, Tom Griffith, Ron Morel, Terri Meyer,

Orlando Rosado, Mark Godfrey, Roy Bloomfield. BACK ROW: Tom Avery, Ray Michael, Mark Schwendeman, Bill Shaw, Bill Nevius, Reed Schotanus, Steve Lupone, Major Blackman.

176

Handball

FRONT ROW: Marc Becraft, Jim Cashes, Jeff Leeper, Ron

Johnston, Mark Rivas, Don Dillman. BACK ROW: Captain Salman, Bobbie Keele, Brian English, Joe Ferrara, Frank Casserino, Jim Rennie, Steve Hendrix, Robbie Robinson, Tony

Witzel.

Champs CS—34

177

Squash

FRONT ROW: Greg Kenney, Jim

Kenner, Ruben Silva,

Donna

Humphrey, Grant Bruckmeier, Roger Smith. BACK ROW: Tom Jee, John Sviba, Dave Ebelke, John O’Donnell, Joe Marquardt, Chuck Hobbs, Bert Stull.

Champs CS—30

178

Boxing

Champs CS—33

FRONT ROW: Loring JohnMark Leuthold, Rich Luera, Joe Sollars, Terry Meiselwitz. BACK ROW: Jori MontCromwell, Monty gomery, Steve Haggeerty, Russ Frasz, Jim Belt. son,

179

Volleyball

Champs CS—19

FRONT ROW: Dave PatRalph Trapaga, Mark Tunis, Tom Ruff, Randy Shasteen. BACK ROW: Paul Dettmer, Tom Hallett, Tom Ocvirk, Kurt ton,

Dittmer, Byron Calhoun, Captain Furdek.

180

Wrestling

FRONT ROW: Jeff Walls, Bill Kittle, Wes Montoya, Dave Scott Hudson, Adams, Brad Norton, Jack Barker. BACK ROW: Major Fisher, Mark Ward, Rich Maxwell, John Chandler, Burt Field, Larry O’Toole, Mike Spain, Mike Devlin.

Champs CS—27

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182

Rugby

LEFT:

FRONT

ROW:

Toby Nichols, Berk E. Bile, Chrys Lemon, Robby Schafer, Doc Warr, Alan Thiel, A1 Pierson, Greg Smith, Bob Zielinski. BACK ROW: Capt. Ron Kramer, John Hauser, Buck

Lanksford, Chuck Louie, Jim Foster, E. K. Myers, Fred Jaklitsch, Gerald Evans, Korky VonKesel, Archie Rippeto, Steve Grzbeniak, Bill Noah, Neal Talbot.

Champs CS-04

183

Team Handball

Champs CS-19

RIGHT: FRONT ROW: Jeff

Fitzsimmons, C. T. Marsh, Bart Matthews, Steve Wheeler, Ken Hunt, Glen Klingschirn, Paul Montany, Jeff Walter. BACK ROW: Mike Naye, Frank Gorenc, Paul Dettmer, Tom Blei-

kamp, Gary Teston, Bill Rew, Larry Keene, Greg Teman, Capt Dennis Furdek.

184

Basketball

LEFT: FRONT ROW: Pete Vorholt, Carl George, Mike Steffen, Mark Kleinheksel, Scott Chimelski. BACK ROW: Daryl Jones, Ernie Lindell, John Schauffert, Rick Houck, Bill Palanica.

Champs CS-19

185

Swimming

Champs CS-10

RIGHT: Phil Fitzarrel, Jim Cross, Wade Mason, Jim Knowles, Joe Muus, Ron Baird, Debbie La Frombois, Ed Petrelle, Chris Gunther, Roger Gallet, Steve Gignilliat, John Dale.

186

Soccer

RIGHT:

FRONT

ROW:

Dan

Dunn, Jose Ruiz, Joe Kercheval, Jerry Siegal, Dave Lonczak, Gerry Aboyme, Rick Schuff, Frank McKinnon. BACK ROW: Bill Shaw, Ken Wells, Mike

Levenhagen, Roberto BuenoQuiroga, Jim Riggins, Tom Spicer, Dave Chin, Robert Zapata, Neil Catone, Doug Swift.

Champs CS-39

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ACTIVITIES Edited By Dean Yamanaka 78

ACTIVITIES by Dean Yamanaka, ALLIED ARTS-George Benson, England Dan, Santana, Ohio Players, Acee Acee, Fifth Dimension, Homecoming, Black Arts Week, D & B, Falconers, Choir, Bluebards, POLARIS-Do Do-TALON, Parachuting, Soaring, Aviation, Ballooning, Mountaineering, History, Volleyball, Squash, Bowling, Handball, Hunting, Mod Eng, Skeet & Trap, Karate. ACTIVITIES by Dean Yamanaka, ALLIED ARTS-George Benson, England Dan, Santana, Ohio Players, Acee Acee, Fifth Dimension, Homecoming, Black Arts Week, D & B, Falconers, Choir, Bluebards, POLARIS-Do Do-TALON, Parachuting, Soaring, Aviation, Ballooning, Mountaineering, History, Volleyball, Squash, Bowling, Handball, Hunting, Mod Eng, Skeet & Trap, Karate. ACTIVITIES by Dean Yamanaka, ALLIED ARTS-George Benson, England Dan, Santana, Ohio Players, Acee Acee, Fifth Dimension, Homecoming, Black Arts Week, D & B, Falconers, Choir, Bluegards, POLARIS-Do Do-TALON, Parachuting, Soaring, Aviation, Ballooning, Mountaineering, History, Volleyball, Squash, Bowling, Handball, Hunting, Mod Eng, Skeet & Trap, Karate.

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key

the sixth annual

Festival of Black Arts and

Culture, or Black Arts Week, was awareness. Blacks are the largest

minority in the United States and in the Air Force. The intent of the Festival was to provide cultural exposure to Academy personnel in the form of programs featuring Blacks in the military, politics,

religion, and art. In the eyes of C1C Bill Lee, head of the Cadet Way of Life Sub-committee, “As an officer one is supposed to be more

adaptable to special situations, but I think people are still afraid of anything labeled ‘ethnic.’ In order to be an effective leader, one

people including people of different backgrounds.” “Admittedly, whites are the clear majority here at the Academy, and the Academy had a tendency to play down ethnic differences. I just hope that the white cadets don’t pick up a false sense of security because there’s a greater ‘people mix’ out in the real Air Force and, in fact, cultural events are encouraged a lot must

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more.”

Again, the key is awareness. The Festival was not designed to force Black culture on anyone, rather, it was intended to expose cadets to Black Heritage and the Black experience. And you don’t have to be Black to enjoy and appreciate them.

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Homecoming 76-77

Pictured Left and below: Homecoming Queen Andrea

Webb, age 19, St. Louis, Missouri and attendants, Cathy C. Childers age 19, Harrison, Arkansas, Missy Marckessano age 19, Fresno, California and Kathy Anderson age 22, Highland Falls, New York.

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RALLY AND MOUSE:

“Hey, Gang.

All the events noon

pictured here, from Halloween at Mitch’s to balloons over the meal formation to C1C “Mouse” Neumeister (pictured at left) leading

football cheers, were engineered by the Rally Committee headed

by C1C Jim Milligan. And don’t forget the “largest unsupported circle in the world:” 3333 cadets participated in that one and the world record is still pending. According to Milligan, “‘Mouse’ was the spark plug of the group. He did everything from drawing up ops plans to selling buttons.” Overall, Rally was a lot of hard work for everyone, “but it was fun. There were a lot more things I really would have liked to have done, but

you know how it is.”

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D & B Moves On

Appearing before a live audience of more than two million this past year, the Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps performed for cheering crowds from coast to coast. Perhaps the Corps received its greatest exposure since its start in 1971. Besides playing at routine meal formations and home football games, the Corps played in football stadiums from UCLA to Army, and in numerous parades from San Antonio to New York City. The countless hours of music practice and marching rehearsals allowed them to display an unmatched level of precision and

showmanship. Highlighting the football season was the winning of the first annual Academy Drum & Bugle Corps Contest against the Naval Academy. Next year the Corps will travel to Annapolis to defend

the title.

During Thanksgiving leave, the Corps went to New York City to perform on national television in the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Having arrived about midnight Wednesday, they held a rehearsal at 0500. A chilly seven hours later, the day ended in front of the NBC cameras. It was also* v)par of change and discovery for the Corps. The addition ct Wt/rtJ0 plus the requirement to take a “den mother” alujnps somewhat altered the atmosphere. We also (ATOj( provea that the Corps has “all-weather” performance capabilities with freezing temperately in St. Petersburg, Florida. Highlighting these extremes was the trip to Barksdale AFB, LoMttwna, where the D &, B had the pleasure of performing in 204

torrential downpour at their open house. Another discovered feature was the ability to room anywhere under any conditions. Housing varied from palatial homes in Beverly Hills, California, to pre-World War II barracks at Lackland AFB. Regardless of circumstances, the members maintained their ability to enjoy themselves. Highlighting off-duty time was the “firstie choir.” After every show they could be heard and seen in local establishments of fine liqueurs singing such favorites as “Shine on Harvest Moon” and “Alud Lang Syne.” On a more serious note, the D & B thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they traveled and performed throughout the It is country. impossible to describe the feeling of pride when a packed stadium at ASU stands and cheers for the last five minutes of a half-time show, or numberless crowds in San Antonio applaud the unit on sight. Whether appearing for a command performance or an “alligator funeral,” the Corps' sense of pride and duty always shone. Without a doubt, the members of the Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps learned and experienced more than most cadets ever do. Leading the D & B this year were drum majors C1C Mike Levenhagen and C2C Bob Hall. Cadet-ln-Charge C1C Denny Dietz assisted the OIC, Major Robert Wilcox, with all administrative functions. SMSgt Jim McCurdy served as NCOIC, MSgt Rod Stewart was musical director and horn instructor, and TSgt Ken Tyler worked with the drums, wrote the drill, and helped with the flags. a

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Sadly, the Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps and the Cadet Wing lost the services of SMSgt James R. McCurdy, pictured above, on 1 July 1977. After 20 years of service in various military musical units, “Mac” will retire. Without SMSgt McCurdy’s drive and ambition since the fall of 1971, the Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps would not exist as it does today. He leaves us with an unfillable gap and takes with him our complete admiration and best wishes. This section is dedicated to him

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Singing Out

On this and the following three pages are depicted the singing groups connected with the Chaplain Service at the Academy. The Protestant Choir (shown on this page) spread the joy of song from coast to coast during the year. Trips to California, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. were a lot of fun and helped publicize the Academy. The Protestant Choir also spent many weekends providing Sunday morning services with music, and performing on special occasions such as Good Friday. While most of their singing is of a

formal nature, a subdivision, the Protestant Rock

Group (shown at right) deals with another type of sound. This versatility definitely adds to the entire choir and makes for a show that never disappoints audiences of all types.

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The Choir Meets Governor Jones

The Catholic Choir concentrated on

bicentennial theme this year. An

October trip to

Philadelphia provided inspiration for their concert “America in Song.” The annual ski trip in January provided the choir with some diversion and a chance to develope a new repertoire, which was put to good use during a trip to San Antonio in February. For the Catholic Choir members the climax of the year came in

May with a trip to Indianapolis and performance at the speedway. All in all the year provided the Catholic Choir with the opportunity to entertain many, while projecting the spirit of the Academy, and the leadership of the a

class of 1977.

The Chorale is an interdenominational group of extraordinarily gifted singers from the Protestant and Catholic Choirs. During the year they put on many performances, delighting cadet and public audiences alike. Although the Chorale makes versatility look easy (one of their less serious numbers is shown at right), they spent countless hours during the year practicing to produce highly professional shows which help create the

positive image.

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BLUEBARDS: Life with Killer and Co Led by Captain Terry “Killer” Bangs and C1C Grady Booch, the Bluebards completed another successful season as

they presented the comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” “It was a lot of hard work,” C4C

and the two-hour free-for-all “A

Deanne Barnett recalls. “It took lots of time, but it was

different from everyday cadet life

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it was a whole new

world because for once you could look at cadets as

individuals. Sure, there were conflicts, but everybody pulled

together and did a great job.” Some, in fact, were very attached to their work as C2C Jerry Sink remembers set director C2C Larry Krauser once nailing his thumb to a set, and C4C Karen Lusk once becoming the unsuspecting target of a large falling door. Looking back, however, ClC Ron Stevens feels that over the past four years, “the Bluebards have come a long way, and are headed for more successful productions and a lot more recognition.”

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Sport

s “I’ve always been fascinated by the falcon in flight,” says ClC Jim Glass, “and when you work with them, you almost feel like you’re part of the past since falconry is associated, at least in my mind, with the days of knights and chivalry.” The Academy falconers, besides appearing at home football games, provide a valuable public relations service for the AFA. They demonstrate their skills to schools and organizations in the Colorado Springs area and, for all away games, make up part of the “advance team” which gets on radio and TV in the local areas.

This year the Air Force Academy lost a fine officer as Doctor McIntyre passed away on October 24, 1976. His outstanding accomplishments will long be remembered. Doctor McIntyre graduated from Colorado State University in 1937, entered the Army Air Corps in 1939, and served in the China-Burma-India theater during World War II. In 1964 he assumed the post of Chief Veterinarian of the Academy, and later took over the cadet falconry program He knew nothing of the practice of falconry at the time, but through outside help and ingenuity, he developed many new medicinal procedures. Doctor McIntyre has brought the falconry program from almost nothing to the point where the Academy today breeds its own birds. We have truly lost a great man who will never be replaced. .

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Soaring: “A Definite High a

The USAFA Soaring team, led by C1C Stan Hill, surprised lot of their competitors this year. The team is still new at the

competition game and according to Hill, “we’re competing against of the top soarers in the country. We used to be laughed at, but one day last year, members of our team stayed up longer and

some

went farther than anyone else in the field. And we’ll be even better

year.” The flying itself is definitely a high. Hill says, “whenever the

Academy gets you down, you can go up to 10,000 feet and put the place in perspective. It is, after all, just a place and you can see where you’re trying to get to you’re trying to get through the Academy and become a pilot. Soaring sort of ties it all together.” “The greatest challenge, though,” Hill says, “is being an IP (instructor pilot) and teaching from the back seat. In fact, 98% of all instruction is done by cadet IP’s. It’s a real trip to be able to —

watch your student solo for the first time because you realize that what you’ve taught him is not just the mechanics to fly, but the confidence to handle himself in a plane a confidence that will —

prove invaluable in T-41 and UPT.” In fact, there’s an extra burden on the IP to insure that he’s Hill taught his student

right.

“With powered aircraft, you can always rev up the

explains: engine and go

around for another try. In gliders, though, there’s no second chance the student has to do it right the first time and so you have to be positive that he has the confidence to go solo.”

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“Nothing Run-of-the-Mill About It” Led by team captain C1C Bob Donze, the 28 members of the

parachuting team swept into Florida during Christmas break, and captured the National Collegiate Championship for the seventh time in the past nine years. In addition, they’ve traveled to a number of Air Force bases all over the country and have given demonstrations to crowds

of up to 100,000 people. But why do they do it? Donze offhandedly remarks that he “kind of fell into it.” C2C Drew Schlotterbeck is a bit more reflective, “It’s the sense of freedom. There’s also the thrill and the competition. Race car drivers will tell you the

thing, and like racing, parachuting’s a unique sport nothing run-of-the-mill about it.” C2C Ray King adds, “It’s also a very safe sport. Insurance companies regard sky diving as safer than scuba diving, mountaineering, or owning a fancy sports car.” Team captain Donze, a veteran of over 600 jumps, still finds each jump a totally new experience. “You still have that anxiety, that feeling of uneasiness, before you head out the door .” But it just adds to the fun. In conjunction with their jumping, all 28 team members serve as instructors and jump masters for the AM-490 same

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jumps.

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Schlotterbeck regards the jump master position as one of the best leadership opportunities around as you are put completely in charge of another’s life. “It’s a gratifying feeling knowing that the student is depending on you.” Donze smiles. “It’s a trip, too,” he says, “watching them on their first jump. Their faces go from wonder and

uncertainty

to disbelief and terror as ‘their time’

gets closer and closer. Once they hit the ground, though, they’re just a ball of pure excitement, and start talking a mile a minute.”

Something, indeed, happens during those 30-60 seconds of free fall, during that interval between pure terror and pure

amazement and wonder. Ray King has his own words for it:

Go to the skies, for there you will be free; Learn from the birds, for they are wisdom; Want only to live and you will endure.

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Aviation Club The Aviation Club is mandatory for all cadets who

either

fly

the

Academy

Aero

Club

fly

civilian/military locations in the area. Cadets belonging to the Aero Club pay $5.00 per semester dues which entitles them comes

subsidy for the flying they do. This from appropriated funds set aside by the

to a

subsidy Academy

for this purpose. The club conducts monthly safety meetings in accordance with Academy requirements. All Aviation Club members, including those flying off base, are

required to attend these meetings or read their minutes. It is through the Aviation Club that briefings are given before leave periods for those cadets planning to fly. Scheduled picnics and get-togethers boost morale and encourage membership. Spot landing contests, through the Aero Club, test individual's ability to touch an air-craft onto the runway at a certain point. Prizes are awarded and fun is the name of the game. —Neil Youtsler

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1st Aero Balloon Squadron ” Every once in a while Command Post announces, “Anyone interested in hot air ballooning report to the base of the ramp at 0500 hours tomorrow.” 5 AM?! “I know it’s

early,” C2C Don Roy explains, “but it’s worth it. Ballooning is the freest form of flying there is. You go up and just let the wind take you where ever it pleases. You have to start early, though, especially around here, because that’s when the winds are the calmest.”

Roy is part of what’s known as the 1st Aero Balloon Squadron led by C1C Ralph Strong. Strong, who ranks 29th in the nation, is proud of the fact that “the balloon club is the most cadet-run program at the Academy. The various OlC’s are really part of the program they have to work on the ground crew as much as everyone else before they get —

fly.” In addition to their 5 AM forays, the club also participates in the state and national championships, and frequently goes down to Albuquerque, the baloon-center of the world, to participate in, among other events, the to

international balloon fiesta. C2C Pete Park describes the competition: “There are three types of events all of which basically try to get you to

fly around a bit before landing at a certain spot.” The problem is, though, that you really have no control over your balloon. Thus, in the competitions, Park admits that, “You have to have a good understanding of winds at various altitudes. You judge the winds by looking at the other balloons at other altitudes and head for the altitude that looks most

promising.”

“The flying itself, though, is great,” Strong says. “You

fly two feet off the ground, and 1 love doing touch-and-go’s off of lakes. Once 1 took off from Jack’s Valley and landed in someone’s backyard at Platte and Union. Needless to say, you meet a lot of people that way.” “The people you meet are fantastic,” Roy adds. “There’s no practicality in ballooning and so the people you meet are can

dedicated, but also uninhibited and love to have fun.” There’s a real comraderie in ballooning, too, as the club can go to Denver and be put up for the night by the balloonists

there. 5 AM? It just adds to the thrill.

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Rugby Goes To

England “The

purpose

rugby

for

the

party

afterwards,” says ClC “Alex” Alexander. “What that really means, though,” he adds, “is that no one holds grudges-you can get into a fight with someone during the game, but once off the field you get to be good friends.” “Most rugby players,” adds ClC Roger Smith, “are former football players who like the more informal atmosphere of rugby; there’s not as much pressure and you don’t have to hate the guy you

play against.” Squadron Leader Gordon Alderson set up the England trip. The Rugby Club paid their own way to Washington, D.C. and Cranwell paid for the trip from

there. “Cranwell,” says Alex, “is made up of lieutenants going through pilot or engineering school. It’s a lot more formal than USAFA, as you might

suspect.” “The Rugby Club”, says Smith, “is very close. We play every weekend, so we’re very active, and when we play, we play as a team, and so we really get to know each other well.”

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The Cadet

Mountaineering Club likes to reach the domain of

eagles the hard way. Instinctively most cadets would prefer to reach such heights via aircraft, but members of the club know there is a better way. Pete Liotta tells us, “I

can guarantee you that you are cheating yourself unless you are a member of the club.'’ When the snow gets too deep for backpacking or rock

climbing, club members take to cross country skis and go Ski Touring. In short, the Mountaineering Club provides experiences in the great outdoors which will remain with the cadets throughout their careers.

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Service Clubs Lend Helping Hand REMEMBER THAT SOMEONE SPECIAL WHO DID THINGS LIKE TAKE YOU ON

HIKES, TO

BALL GAMES, ICE SKATING OR OTHER FUN

THINGS? AND IF YOU DID NOT HAVE ANYONE TO TAKE YOU TO THOSE KINDS OF

ACTIVITIES, DON'T YOU WISH YOU DID?

(Big Brothers poster) The cadets of the Big Brothers, CAFPOW, and the USO subcommittee, and the cadet participants of the

Wing-wide Operation Christmas program continue to respond to this need as they provide a big brother image to the fatherless and needy children of the Colorado Springs area. ClC Steve Osborne and his Big Brothers have taken local fatherless children and disturbed boys from the Brockhurst Boys Ranch ice skating, roller skating, and to the Wing Open. “It takes only a few hours a month,” Osborne says, “but it’s a highly rewarding experience.” ClC Mike Paquette, CIC of CAFPOW (Cadets for the Aid of Families of POW’s), echoes that thought and has more: “I feel that I speak for everyone when I say that there’s a terrific satisfaction you get from working with these kids that you can’t put into words. You really grow close to the families and kids, especially when you can help the kids do things that they could only do with a

father.”

And besides, it brings out the little kid in all the cadets, too.

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Forensic Association

The Cadet Forensic Association is a small club, but it

a lot of punch. Individual abilities were demonstrated by the almost countless number of individual

packs

exhibition awards taken. The

team also has ability in depth, for example they finished first out of 48 schools at the Wichita State meet. Despite how easy the team made winning look, most of their time was not spent traveling and basking in the glory of past victories. Numerous weekends were used in the library to produce the comprehensive research files needed to back up their sharp

tongues. All feel that it was time well spent and the silver

they have brought back is all the proof they need to back up that argument.

Fall 76 Results

School & Date Colorado College 28-31 U. Maine, Portland 4-7 Nov 76 Arizona State U. 12-14 Nov 76 Wichita State U. 19-21 Nov 76 U. of Cal.,

No. Schools Overall A ttending Standing 31 3rd Place 15 2nd Place 29 5th Place 48 1st Place 69 Top

Berkeley 25-28 Nov 76 U. Northern Colorado Dec 76

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History Club Under the guidance of Club President Chip Lamb, the History

Club expanded its activities this year. Four informal dinner

meetings brought the members together with noted historians. In addition, a formal dinner was conducted, during which General Leigh Wade (retired) related the story of the world’s first round-the-globe flight. The History Club also sponsored the annual “Dark Ages” Film Festival, which was again a great success. The high point of the year was a trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, depicted here. This trip forced the members to demonstrate their resourcefulness when a car blocked their bus and the owner was not around (below).

Looking back, it was an enjoyable year, full of learning experiences for the 450 members.

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Volleyball Squash

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(front)

Ben

Allen, Jim Gam, Tom Logan, (back) Wally Zane, Dean Eisberg, Brian Koechel, Kurt Dittmer; (missing) Steve Jonak, Dan Van Alstine, Mark Comer, Paul Dettmer, Pete Shockey, Jim Schlicting. Below: (1 to r) C1C John Buckley and C1C Bob Ryan do it in the squash court.

Scouts

Bowling

Handball Model Engineering

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Hunting Trap And Skeet i

Left: C1C Ron Lyle (front), head of the Model Engineering Club, investigates another captured MiG; Below: Mr. Sorrell, C2C Tom Sorrell, Maj. Fahrlender, C2C Tom Owen and “the one that didn’t get away.”

Trap

and

Skeet

Team:

(front)

Rick

Wallace, Scott Hay, Jeff Franklin, John Brownfield, John Spain; (back) Ron Holder, Nick Fuerst, John Hedges, Chuck McGee, Steve Thompson, Jeff Shields, Hank Bondaruk.

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THE WING

Edited By:

James D. Roberge ’77

William L. Troy ’78

First Group Commander

Second Group Commander

Norman R. Riegsecker

Steven E. Wittman

Third Group Commander Lee D. Monson

Wing Commander Stephen J. Miller

Fourth Group Commander

David R. Chaffee

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RANDY DAVID ABELE

MICHAEL JOE ALEXANDER

Turtle

Alex

Dresden, Ohio

Ranger, Texas 05CSq Management, Economics “Keep on keeping on”

05CSq Mechanics

One of the most successful procrastinators in Academy history, Abele is famous for his accomplishment of problem sets, themes, and reports in the waining hours before “due

The inscription on his ring “Keep on keeping on” mostly meant keep on looking for a girl.

dates”.

blind

Perpetually hard up, Alex leaves here proudly holding the squadron’s record for consecutive dates.

would

rather

leave

here

holding the girl.

STUART B. ALEXANDER Stu

Huntsville, Alabama

37CSq Basic Science I gotta get into fighters

Stu danced his way into the Smilers with the loud rock and roll, “submissiveness”, and hair he loved so much. Fencing was his sport and along with singing with our “Lettermen”, He joined the ’vette set.

STEWARD IAN ADDINGTON

JOSEPH PETER ALFANO Joe

“Crazy Stu”

Hazlet, New Jersey

Chawner Mission, Kansas

38CSq Management, Economics

lOCSq Computer Science, Math

Crazy Stu going bald, growing old and cannot so I am told. He’ll punch you in the face and act bold But he really has a heart of gold.

see,

JAMES LOUIS ALEXANDER

RONALD GLYNN ALFORD

Westchester, California

Cypress, Texas 38CSq

Geography

Basic Sciences

Ron

“Strive to be happy”

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BENJAMIN STEPHEN ALLEN Ben

Anti

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 06CSq Management

09CSq Management, Behavioral Sci.

A greater guy could not be known. First to

give, First to forgive, and first in comments about the Sooner.

JAMES MARLEY ANTISDEL

true

way.

Good

luck

Boomer

Always on the wrong end of the stick, Anti quick to realize the inverse relationship between time spent studying and grades achieved. This resulted in the philosophy that if you can’t be well prepared, be well rested. Regs were also meant to be broken! was

DEAN SCOTT ALLRED

LAWRENCE NOEL APPEL

Dino

Lompoc, California 40CSq Management “Together Forever”

Austin, Texas

05CSq Aeronautics “Go Down Gamblin’”

Dean came to the mountains from the coast of California looking for a new life and a career. With Carol’s help he attained these goals and in the process found his meaning for life.

This centurion of the tour pad is a great guy. He will be the best damn officer in the USAF.

FRANK ELLIOT ANDERSON

MICHAEL GLEN ARD

Frank Cedar Glen, California

Nard San Diego, California

15CSq

23CSq

General Studies “Thou shall go for it.”

International Affairs

He really wants to be in the Air Force. School has been a necessary digression.

After rooming with him as a thirdclassman and not being on speaking terms for 21 days, I know Mike pretty well. Likes to sleep in a mixture of digested food and Sangria.

STERLING SCOTT ANDERSON

GUILLERMO ARGUEDAS

’>fc r~i

San Jose, Costa Rica

Snuff Man Great Falls, Montana

37CSq Management

Scott is a man of simple taste; liquor, snuff, women, and bullriding are his only weaknesses. Though born 100 years too late, he epitomizes the old western individualism.

Despite

his Republican conviction that anyone left of John Birch is a commie, I still hold him as a close friend.

Bill

37CSq Mechanics

"C7

Bill is one of the few people in this world with the intelligence of a Bohemian. After all, who else would be stupid enough to stay on the

jump team after hurting himself three times in six months. That last statement bears some

reconsideration, however, when one realizes that he has no commitment after graduation. The smart aleck!

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GERALD LEE ARMSTRONG

STEPHEN RANDALL HACK

Da’Trooper Anchorage, Alaska

17CSq General Engineering

be truely airborne, one must be of airborne lineage. The son of a Black Hat, Jerry is Da’Trooper. Despite this, he is a great To

Engineering Science Steve is about the best “natural” athlete I’ve ever met. He’s always been a big asset to our

intramural teams and is a fierce competitor.

guy-

ZACHARY EUGENE BAILEY Zelmo

Jesup, Georgia 36CSq Economics, Management “Love Thyself’ “Zelmo”

came

USAFA

from

the

world-renown

metropolis of Jesup, Ga. He was hardly prepared for the onslaught which awaited him at USAFA and managed to stay in trouble for all four years while retaining his individuality. “Seduction with style” is his main interest and he is

Navigator training

looking forward to

and

few

years

bachelorhood.

DOUGLAS EDWARD ATKINS

JON RANDOLPH BAKER

Dougroop

Jo Don

Monroeville, Pennsylvania

Arvada, Colorado

13CSq Physics

Aeronautics

Where has all the truth? Gone. Where has all the time? Gone. Discriminate what virtue there is, be careful, strive to be happy.

THOMAS ERNEST ATKINSON Tom

Greeley, Colorado 16CSq International Affairs

“Through His help” Tom stands out as a man devoted to honor, God and country. His interests and talents are diverse, yet he strives to expand and master them. He has many goals in life and will share the attaining of them with his partner in life, Pam.

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18CSq

Jon is a very energetic individual who strives to do his best at every thing he attempts. He is strong willed and should succeed in later years.

GEORGE W. BALLINGER JR.

ROBERT JOSEPH BARTOLONE

Barney Montgomery, Alabama 21CSq General History

Bart

Trenton, New Jersey

40CSq Psychology

Barney is the type of guy who is hard not to like. He is a very intelligent person and I think he will be a great asset to the Air Force.

yourself.

DOUGLAS ALAN BANKER

STEPHEN JOSEPH BASE

Doug

Space Moruga, California 2lCSq Biological Science

Ukiah, California

18CSq Humanities

May

you

always have the freedom

Determination and desire: That’s the loan to make it.

“Linda Blair is Beautiful” Even in the greatest of hardships he could smile and laugh, and to have him call you

“friend” means a lot more than those who did

Steve is a very hard-working and intelligent individual. He is also a friend who concerns himself with the problems of others.

not know him can imagine.

MARK RUSSELL BARNETT

KEVIN WARREN BASSETT

“Barney”

Kip Miami, Florida 06CSq Area Studies History “All things through Christ”

Hickham AFB, Hawaii

08CSq Pre Med

“The Phantom Commander” First to run a squadron from downtown. Century clubber in weekday ODP’s.

Leaving the beautiful beaches of Miami for a four year visit to Colorado, Kip has done his best to absent himself from the confines of USAFA whenever possible. Having never wasted a single privilege is one of his greatest

accomplishments as a cadet. On 1 June, Kip will leave the Academy for the last time, escorted by his new bride, discovered on one of his better weekend passes.

RAY HAYWARD BARTLETT III

ROBERT A. BATCHELOR

Bart

Batch

Darien, Connecticut

Burbank, Illinois

OlCSq

06CSq

Aeronautics, Astronautics

Life Science

“You are your own trophy” First cadet in the history of USAFA to be

“awarded” the positions of Log and Admin in the same year. A fighter pilot at heart, Bart hopes the MPC never discovers his paper pushing talents.

Airborne’s main hobby is moving large functionless pieces of metal up and down. Beneath all that muscle is one of the most

compassionate guys to walk the marble strips.

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JAMES MICHAEL BATTON

STEVEN N. BAUMGARTNER

Buff

Toledo, Ohio

Bubba Santa Cruz, California

05CSq

27CSq

Aeronautical Engineering

General Studies

Often seen wearing a long haired wig, waving frantically at the SOD and OIC, and taking refuge under beds, Bubba inhabited the

Specializing in AOC control, Buff could do most anything, except stay awake in class. He dreamt of flying and fighting, of a schoolteacher in Denver and of never opening a book again.

infamous

ghetto as commander among the

low profile ranks. His mastery in ideas and advice on system redesign will be remem-

bered by all reverent Thunderbirds.

GARY LEE BAYER

JOSEPH M. BAUDENDISTEL Joe

Bear

St. Louis, Missouri

Rohnert Park, California

llCSq

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Being the squadron C.B. nut, Gary is always Speaking of hits, I guess Gary is going to have to start reading EE instead of Penthouse! Remember, smile ol’ buddy!

Joe

quickly made a name for himself at USAFA for his varsity swimming records, his outstanding academic records, and his intercollegiate dating records. He’s a marked man for success, as will be reflected in UPT, grad school and the Air Force. “To pat the price for seven twice.”

a hit on the air.

LEE CURTIS BAUER

JAMES DOUGLAS BEASON

L.C.

Doug Kadena, Okinawa 03CSq Physics, Mathematics

Zearing, Iowa 33CSq Economics, INTAF

“Zearing, Iowa?”

Long hours at the computer brings this old, slightly balding physicist asleep on his bed chasing “wild women through the woods” in

Hailing from the great state of Iowa, Lee is sometimes called “cornboy”. L.C. was often

razed about being on Dean’s List with a double major but he filled his weekends with good music and P.B.R.

his

dreams.

His

irritable

JOSEPH E. BAUMGARTNER

THOMAS JOHN BEAUCLAIR

Joe

“Beau”

St. Louis, Missouri

Duluth, Minnesota

18CSq

14CSq

Behavioral Science

General Studies

Joe’s committment to excellence has created an attitude unparalleled by modern cadets. His social obligations always fulfilled, he can be found building a fine reputation

“Beau”

downtown. His mind is never filled with unwanted girl problems. Even though his feet are constantly itchy, he can take the ball and run. There is great hope in our future.

had an intense interest in and skiing and all outdoor

backpacking

activities. A country boy who spent every chance he had in the mountains around here. A dependable guy who likes the quieter, finer things in life. “The hardest thing a man can do is try.

Failure does not destroy a man but quitting can.”

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silence

the

morning, philosophical brilliance at noon and stupor at night will obviously be well remembered. “My Lord, my Lady; my honour, my sword .

TODD EDWARD BELCHER

ALAN MARK BECKER

Todd

Big A1 Colby, Wisconsin 25CSq Applied Math

Celina, Ohio

09CSq General Studies

“Hold the ’Vator” Muscleman on the make, he scores more than

called Uncle A1 by his subordinates, A1 led his squadron fearlessly through two go-arounds in a row as first sergeant then squadron commander. He works hard during the week, but reserves the weekends for a special little person downtown. He is loved by all, feared by none,

Affectionately

the Miami Dolphins. He puts more girls in a 280Z than Datsun thought possible.

and unknown to the rest.

STEVEN JAMES BECKER

DENNIS EUGENE BELLAMY

“Beck”

Slam

Crystal Lake, Illinois 20CSq History

Leawood, Kansas 40CSq Management

of many questions: Why did Steve back?; Didn’t he like ’76?; Did he give up eatin’, drinkin’ and being merry, for “Mary”, or higher commitments?; Did he really lose his ring?; His car?: etc. man

come

Dennis doesn’t have to be in the blocks to be

ready to do his best and he doesn’t have to be on

the track to be strides ahead. Those

qualities will be with him long after his last track season.

BRUCE LOUIS BELSER Boo-Boo

Carlisle, Pennsylvania 36CSq Economics, Management “Take it in stride” Never do today, that which you can put off ’till tomorrow!

ALAN ALBERT ETIENNE

ANTHONY BENEVENTO

BEKERIS Beetle Munch

Del City, Oklahoma

15CSq Management academy goal was to get a sportscar (Porche). Instead he settled for a sardine can(Z) and a wife. His

Lindewald, New Jersey 07CSq Basic Science

“Nope, not the Kid after

UPT

...

Well

I don’t know, maybe

probably

around

Christmas Yeah, the Saturday after Graduation at 3:00, in the Chapel. .

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HAROLD SCOTT BENSON Scott Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

14CSq^

Management

BRUCE GERARD BILLIG Bruce

Sparks, Nevada 13CSq Electrical Engineering

If he went through academics like he went through girls, Scott would be eating them

Bruce became a bulldog after evil eight was shifted throughout the Wing. He spent all his

alive.

time

trying to pass EE courses until Carol moved to the Springs from Oregon during the of ’76. Then his priorities changed, putting the “wife” and his Trans Am on Top. summer

CARL HILMER BERDAHL Carl Las Vegas, Nevada

lOCSq Aeronautics “Thermal”

If man had not been made to soar, he would not have been given thermals. If Carl had not

been made to soar, then he wouldn’t have

caught those “quadrangle” thermals.

MICHAEL JAMES BILLINGS Mike

Greenville, Michigan 17CSq INTAF

The never ending saga of Michael J. Cadet Billings has taken on a new aspect. Now possessing the knowledge and wisdom he thought he had as a high school hot dog, he has assumed his role to help make the world safe for our O-clubs.

CRAIG WALTER

BLANKENSTEIN Blank

Chicago, Illinois 13CSq Military History A true competitor living under the concept of “there’s nobody I can’t get along with”, he has

succeeded in lending strength to the weak, courage to the fearful, and most of all, a smile to the unhappy. With fairness, cheerfulness,

and loyalty to his fellows, he has made a long four years seem just a little shorter for a lot of us.

ARTHUR C. BIERSCHBACH JR. Art Redford Township, Michigan

17CSq Aeronautical Engineering

One of the most powerful and constant things I have seen in Art is the intense desire to be more than is at any one moment.

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JOHN PRESTON BLOOM JR. Bloomer

Redlands, California 05CSq Economics, Management John

one

the

most

industrious

individuals that I’ve known. He has worked harder and longer than any other person at the Academy to attain his goals.

ERNEST GRADY BOOCH

ALAN KIRK BODARY Bode

Gooch

Warren, Ohio

Amarillo, Texas

06CSq

2lCSq Computer Science

Pre-Med

Bode

never

failed

anything.

did,

however, have a few weak moments that I’ll

forget. While conscientious and determined, he is not averse to pursuing his natural taste for beer and a good time. never let him

GENE A. BOEDIGHEIMER Bodie

Wadena, Minnesota

Jan, Twenty One, Bluebards, Comp Sci: total involvement with life. A man who is never satisfied with now but is always searching for a more

complete and perfect future.

GEORGE GERARD BORDON “French Cadet” Mount Prospect, Illinois

16CSq

3lCSq

Basic Science

Aeronautics

dJm

Snowsledding from the upper reaches of humanity where only polar bears and snow bunnies can survive, this cadet vowed to make his stamp in the aluminum. He has to

degree succeeded. Need proof? Just look at the cracked walls in the chapel caused by his polished silver voice. some

DONALD JAMES BOHAC

RONALD RUSSELL

BORTHWICK Bo

Rolling Meadows, Illinois 35CSq Physics

Ron

Diamond Spring, California

12CSq Economics, Management

Hailing from Chicago, Bo has brought us laughs and joy. He combines both his mental and athletic prowess into one dough-boy body. He can be as gentle as a kitten, or as vicious as a lion but someday a little girl

The thriftiest cadet ever, (until the weekend

and party time). “Fools take the consolation of being lost together.”

named Gina will tame him. “Maddest of all is to see life as it is and not as it should be.”

CHARLES THOMAS BOWMAN “Bow”

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 03CSq Management None of

can

ever

forget mild-tempered

Charlie. He never threw a golf club, nor yelled at a ref. He will always be known as Mr. Warmth and Understanding to his friends.

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MICHAEL THOMAS BRANHAM

LONNIE DEAN BOWMAN Bow

Scoop

Ellinwood, Kansas

San Diego, California

22CSq History

A twenty-two year old high school hot dog whose love for fast cars and lovely women is only surpassed by his ability to spend money he doesn’t have.

13CSq General Studies “Steaks and Beer’’ Kind of quiet cigarette lighters .

scared of matches and reserved an strongest guy in ’77 for his .

...

academic bear size kind of shy an eight pound pair of lips. never had laryngitis. never will it’s as hard as you make it. .

...

SCOTT ROBERT BREAM

DAVID PETER BOYARSKI Chef Cebu City, Philippines

Dizzy San Leandro, California

OlCSq Engineering Science

25CSq Organizational Behavior

Measuring in at a staggering 5'6", Chef strongly believes in the saying, “Great things come in small packages.”

GREGORY R. BRADBURN

JAMES JOSEPH BROOKS

Brad

Jimmy

Wichita, Kansas 37CSq

Levittown, Pennsylvania

V •».»

07CSq

Chemistry

General Studies

,±JF

Greg is a quiet individual who, despite the handicaps of being both an honor rep and a chem major, has managed to get engaged to the future Mrs. Teri Bradburn. He was born and raised in Kansas, but lives it down by

being a really great guy.

WILLIAM PAUL BRANDT

JAMES MILTON BROOKS

Bill

Grapevine, Texas 37CSq History

Bill carried

in the true tradition of his

cycle. Endowed with a keen and penetrating intellect, quick perceptive mind, and never at a loss for words, he is one of the few.

Wenatchee, Washington

Engineering Sciences Jim’s presence always inspires action in every

situation, not allowing acceptance of the dull moments. This unique quality will insure success

life.

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and true

friendship throughout his

DAVID

ROBERT BROWN DRB

ROBERT ALAN BRUCE A1

Clinton,

Dallas, Texas

06CSq History

40CSq Engineering Sciences

Well, at the time, it seemed like the thing to

A1 is a devout Texan; We wish him luck in his.

do. “How come your car smells like a brewery?”

attempt

be reincarnated “We’ve had some haven’t we, Al?” to

announcer.

radio

good times,

STANLEY EDSEL BUCHANAN

DAVID STODDARD BROWN Brownie

Buck

Durango, Colorado 15CSq Management

Lubbock, Texas 22CSq Computer Science

a way with words and women, he often talks to Billy Burroughs to get computer outputs and blind dates. “Keep the tab-tops cold and the burgers hot!”

Brownie should have been an English major

A hard nosed Texan who has

since he has gotten out of so many ‘D’s and tours writing 103s.

JEFFREY CURTISS BROWN

CHARLES LANCE BUCKINGHAM

Jeff

Lompoc, California 08CSq Computer Science

“Suzy” Great Falls, Virginia

17CSq Math

E3C8C9E240D3C1C3C540E 2E4C3D2E26B40C2E4E 340C940B606B4D3C4D 570E340E309C1C4C540C9 B340C6D6D940C1D 5B8E3C8C9D5C74B

DON CHARLES BRUBAKER

Lance always kept a clean room, a shiny car, and a sense of humor. If he hadn’t been so cool, he would have probably been on staff, which would not be Lance. Thank Allah.

JOHN CALVIN BUCKLEY III

Bru

“Buck”

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 39CSq Management

Lexington, Kentucky llCSq History, INTAF

“Frankly Brubaker, I have my doubts.” Maybe his BCT flight commander did, but a number of deceived Colorado girls didn’t.

“Buck” is the kind of guy you want on your side in an argument. He is a man of deep

moral, religious, and personal convictions and is not afraid to defend them. He will succeed in either military or civilian life because he knows what path he wants to follow and has the foresight to plan for his future.

Intelligence and concern for his fellow man just two outstanding qualities which make

are

him a valued friend and classmate.

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STEVEN ROLAND BUERKLE

JON LEE BURKE JR

Steve

John

Portland, Oregon 04CSq American History

02CSq

Oaklawn, Illinois Economics, Management

Most guys don’t care about anything by the time they’re seniors. John is not too different! He cares about one thing only, flying! If his Z-car had wings, he’d have very little use for the tires. Come to think of it, his tires aren’t very worn!

JOSEPH JAMES BULMER Joe

Clifton Park, New York

02CSq Organizational Behavior

PATRICK WILLIAM BURKE Pat St. Bernard, Ohio

16CSq Computer Science “Never Again”

The only things that are critical are rugby, women, flying and the proud bird with the golden tail; not necessarily in that order.

Pat is one of those rare guys who can be both a “good guy” and a leader in the squadron at

BRUCE EDWARD BURDA

WILLIAM RANDOLPH BURKS

“Birdman” Santa Cruz, California

34CSq Management

All I need is my SPORTS ILLUSTRATED and a gym. I was never at Las Vegas Cinema. I am not an old man.

JON RICHARD BURGESS

the same time. Always there with a joke, Pat keeps people happy all the time.

Doc

Albuquerque, New Mexico 25CSq Pre Med

Randy was born at an early age and never went past that.

He is one of those rare few who know exactly what they want and will get it, even if it kills him (and you too). Don’t let him alone with your wife and daughter.

MARK STEVEN BURLINGHAM

“Burgie”

Burls

Whittier, California

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

05CSq

22CSq

Behavioral Science

Astronautical Engineering

Jon is the only guy who came to USAFA as an amateur psychologist and left as a patient.

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Smart Burls is a junk food, sci-fi, spaceman. With all of this against him, he still wants to get married.

STEVEN DONALD BUSCH

ROBERT BAIRD CABELL JR. Bob

“Bushman” Lakota, North Dakota

Franklin, Virginia 38CSq Management

09CSq Basic Science

Bushman knew the score from the word go. He

was

known

the coolest guy at the

Academy. Hj

If you find a camera staring you in the face, Bob is the man most likely behind it. Among his various achievements are his photographs of lightning, quarters, and best of all, his own camera. Also, he is one of the dependable

guys in the squadron.

MICHAEL DAVID BUSCHKO Beyen Johnstown, Pennsylvania

02CSq Russian Studies

DALE WILLIAM CAFFERATA

Dale Port Murray, New Jersey

22CSq Engineering Mechanics

With a flare for the 50s and rock and roll, Beyen came here with all good intentions and will leave with the best of intentions.

CHARLES HENRY BUTLER

MICHAEL R. CALIGUIRE

Charlie Ormond Beach, Florida

Mike

Ramway, New Jersey 15CSq Management

13CSq Organizational Behavior “It ain’t critical.” There are few people that can make you laugh harder. Charlie (C.B.) is an athlete, a comedian, a Christian, and a friend; he may make general before any of us.

JOSEPH SLOAN BUTLER Sloan

Ahoskie, North Carolina

32CSq Engineering Sciences “Philippians 3:13-14” If the South ever rises again, Sloan will be in the front rank. The subject of many, “illiterate Southerner” jokes, Sloan never lost his sense of humor nor his devotion to duty. A more loyal friend a Yankee could never

Mike is concern

a management major whose main is managing to get out on weekends.

He wants to go into trash haulers after UPT and see the world. He should have no difficulty with customs inspectors, as being from New Jersey, he already has his visa.

CLAUD WAYNE CALLAWAY Tokonbong San Antonio, Texas 26CSq Basic Science “Elsa”

Wayne exists for 4 reasons, and 4 reasons only: 1) his Trans Am, 2) his basketball, 3) his “wife”, and 4) his graduation!!

hope to find.

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STEVEN EUGENE CAMERON

riia

ALLARD RICHARD CARNEY

Steve

Pullman, Washington

Indianapolis, Indiana 34CSq

14CSq Aeronautical Engineering “Ras Le Bol”

Chemistry

ETfH L I

BRIAN THOMAS CARNEY

CHRISTOPHER DAVID CAMPBELL

Bri Bear

Long Beach, California 38CSq

Chris

Vienna, Virginia

Life Science

12CSq Engineering Sciences

“#58, All Stars” Caravans to California, “Sweet Jeeesus!”; The ten second rule applies!; Blow it out

Cambell was always bursting with energy. He’s America’s answer to the energy crisis.

some

; Same crummy bunch!; John, we want

blood

THOMAS J. CARPENTER

STEVEN DESMOND CAREY

Carp Orlando, Florida 03CSq Psychology, Management

“Scarey” Clearwater, Florida

08CSq History

A Volkswagen man from the word “go”, Carp

“To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to do.

will long be remembered for the “throw heard

round Thirsty Third” which helped carry on a tradition of excellence in alcoholic

achievement.

KEVIN A. CARMICHAEL

£ *'P

\£J

Stokely Mongomeryville, Penn. 13CSq Area Studies History

class III; assorted probations. On speaking of his cadet career he was heard to say: “It was a tale told by an idiot full of sound and fury signifying nothing.”

CDB

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JOSEPH MATTHEW CARWILE Joey Midwest City, Oklahoma

24CSq Management

Joe calls a strike a strike and a ball a ball. He

plays rugby for crackers just to work up a thirst. Only guy I know who walks in his room sober and comes out drunk. Up for poker anytime.

FRANCIS CASEY JR.

JAMES MICHAEL CERNEY Jim

Jack

Marion, Ohio

Braintree, Massachusetts 23CSq Management

OlCSq Civil Engineering

Who would believe it? A charter member of the east hall gang. When not going out with girls with funny nicknames

tooting his horn, Jack always had time to do what life is all about. or

FRANK JAMES CASSERINO

ANTHONY N. CERVONE

Franco

Tony San Leandro, California

Lindenhurst, New York 34CSq Astronautical Engineering

28CSq Management

Trust in the Lord with all heart and do not

As one of the few professional musicians at

rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your path. (Proverbs 3; 5-6) Frank’s greatest quality with his cool head; nothing ever excited him! Academics lacrosse his pastime.

was

USAFA, this California boy spends more time with his music than with his girlfriend. He is the only cadet ever who bought a van to carry his piano around instead of his date. When

his child and

not at the piano, he is often seen with a Bible or

MARK STEVEN CASTELLANI

trumpet in hand.

DAVID RUSSELL CHAFFEE

Cass

Chafe

Redlands, California

Houston, Texas

18CSq

3lCSq

Aeronautical Engineering “Go for the Gusto!”

Aeronautics

A very sincere individual, dedicated to the military and all we stand for. The most loyal

He swore he’d die if he couldn’t fly, but soon became too occupied with Susan to worry about it. His goals changed from graduation to marriage and then flying. So thus another good man bites the dust.

friend anyone could have. He has had a few female acquaintances, but couldn’t keep

them; They kept hanging up on him.

ALAN LEE CAVE

JAMES CLAIR CHAMBERLAIN

Jim

Bay City, Michigan

Clifton Springs, New York

25CSq

19CSq

Mechanics

There was a young man named Al, who turned out to be quite a pal. For his claim to tame of an outstanding brain

helped us graduate

But

couldn’t end this limmerick right. It’s all a dream But the dream goes on forever! .

Although Jim decided to skip a semester and play grunt at West Point, we still consider him one of our own. Now, if he would only grow some sideburns and quit calling doolies plebes “Nothing stays the same and nothing ever ends up the way you really wanted it to.” .

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JOHN HARDING CHRIST

MICHaEL P. CIMAEuIn i E

“JC” Santa Ana, California

Cimo

Massapequa Park, New Jer-

38CSq

sey

Economics, Management

19CSq Aeronautical Engineering “It will all be worth it?”

Nothing was critical as the seven roommates who quit will testify; nothing except retaking grad physicals, racing (anykind), and

remembering to smile when the braces went. Hey John, did you get that bird back?

Cimo brought his native accent to Colorado, but we learned to interpret. His pet mouse, Arthur, we seldom saw, but we all knew what a good swimmer he was. Evil lives!

KEVIN SCOTT CHRISTIAN

ROBERT ALLEN CIOLA

Bobby C. Santa Barbara, California

Shelton, Connecticut

22CSq Organizational Behavior “Ad astra per aspera” But music was his life, it was not his livelihood, and it made him feel so good and so happy.

Bob has visions of meeting Buddy Holly and pitching like Luis Tiant. I can see him now. Rock ’n Rollin’ at Fenway Park.

CHARLES RAY CHUNG

STEVEN FRANCIS CLARKE

“Charlie” Novato, California

Estelline, South Dakota

30CSq Behavioral Sciences

V ./V

Management

Achieving, willing, leading-that’s Charlie. Praising God and loving Elaine are his first and second goals. Everything else will surely be added unto him who “waits upon the Lord.”

KURT ALAN CICHOWSKI Ski

Rochester, Michigan lOCSq

Engineering Sciences “T”, let’s talk! Well, it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy! A truly dedicated and sincere individual who would give everything for a friend. .

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ROBERT STANLEY CLEGG Bobby Sanford, North Carolina 09CSq Management Sciences While minoring in swimming, Bobby was a true credit to the academic side of the house. Bobby used to spend all his time studying until he discovered that the less he studied, the better his grades got.

RONNIE M. A. CLODFELTER

The

ALFRED M. COFFMAN JR

Clod

Marty

Ahoskie, North Carolina

Avon Lake, Ohio

lOCSq

28CSq

History “The Wing will march!”

Economics, Management

paragraph

should

say

simply: “See

Bedke”.

MATTHEW A. COATSWORTH

MARK LUIKEN COMER “Gomer” North Haledon, New Jersey

“Few”

Mystic, Connecticut 33CSq Area Studies History

24CSq Management

“US”

Though his nickname may be “Few”, this surely doesn’t apply to the number of friends that he had acquired. He certainly follows the beat of a different drummer, maybe even a different orchestra, but he’s still guy, despite his high GPA.

one

great

MARK ALAN COCHRAN

I’ve heard of blind dates before, but Mark’s the first guy I’ve known who had a blind engagement. He is one of those fast burners

who went from aptitude probation to group (e.g. Comm’s List) in two short weeks.

THOMAS KEVIN CONLON

Mark

Tom

Columbus, Ohio 39CSq Management

Baltimore, Maryland 26CSq Behavioral Management

“It was real”

life was to freak out everyone he met. He has succeeded and can boast of being a very unique individual.

Tom is the breed of man who finds his comfort in the fellowship of a bottle of Lambrusca, a good cup of tea, the arms of a good woman, and the conversation of good friends not necessarily in that particular order. “My vast (?) military experiences merely reinforce faith in Murphy and his law.”

DONALD E. COFFEY JR.

JOSEPH JAMES CONNERY JR.

Academician, audiophile, (though not necessarily in that order), Mark’s purpose in

Don

Austin, Texas

Arlington Heights, Illinois

2lCSq Aeronautical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Jay is the guy who visits the Academy during the week. He sees his fiancee so regularly, his car

has memorized 1-25.

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EDWARD CONNOLLY

RICKY JOE COSBY

Conemac

Cos

Bronx, New York

Indianapolis, Indiana 2lCSq General Engineering

40CSq Geography Just a kid from New York, But the Rockies changed his life, And I know he’s gained from it, Now he’s a man ready to win the world. “Duty then is the sublimest word in the

One man as soft as a whisper, one mind so full of intellect, one body as deadly as thunder, one person mild, meek, selective, and sleek.

English language.”

JOHN ERIC CONRAD

ARMANDO AGUILAR COSTALES JR.

Jonrad New Iberia, Louisiana

Mando

09CSq

La Crescenta, California

Aeronautics “Find the cost of freedom.”

12CSq History “Tangled up in blue”

Only two things come from ACADIA: one is tobasco sauce and the other is a wild Rajun Cajun in a candy blue ‘vette ready to lift an arm for a friend. Good luck Mort.

Witty in thought and word dynamic. Athletic and intelligent competitive. Receptive to and mindful of Mando, a lasting friend. .

TIMOTHY OWEN CONWAY

Mando, Mando,

others

MICHAEL HUGH COX

Kid

Baby Huey

Cinnaminson, New Jersey llCSq Civil Engineering

Junction City, Kansas

06CSq Mathematics

“Score” The “Kid” is the one person that will never cease

I always thought that you were what you ate, but then I don’t understand why Mike isn’t either a Gummi Bear or a giant Sugar Pop. “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”

to amaze people with his peculiarities.

Anybody whose hero is “Jumpin’ Joe Frazier”, who’s a devoted Philadelphiaanything fan, who breaks his leg by just standing still on skiis, who square dances for excitement, who relaxes by running marathons and listening to the “Sound of Music”, and who proudly drives a Volvo, can’t be too hard to understand.

RICHARD WALLACE CORZINE JR.

TERRY JOHN COX “T.J.”

Limp

Waterloo, Iowa 08CSq Economics, Management

Great Falls, Montana

09CSq Military History

“Evil Lives” >

Limp is not your ordinary Male Chauvinist Pig he’s a blue ribbon hog from Montana. It all adds up: Laps truck missions many good times. -

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When it’s all over, we’ll be able to sit back and

laugh

maybe!!

WILSON DAVID CRAFTON JR.

JOHN LELAND CROMWELL

John

Richmond, California

Lincoln, Kansas

23CSq History

06CSq Computer Science

“I swear!”

“DC” has been the King of the Wing when it comes to nicknames. “Nasty” has been trying to get on the track teams for four years, but has never been as fast as his mouth. As a firstie, it was Karen in Denver.

John wants only one thing in the Air Force, a Fighter. If his luck at the Academy is any indication of what is to come, he will have a squadron of them. Too bad his luck doesn’t follow him with women. So close and yet so far. “If it’s not worth dying for,

then it’s not worth living for.”

PAUL WILLIAM CRAIG

MICHAEL ANTHONY CROSS

Paul

Junior New York, New York

Flint, Michigan

38CSq

29CSq

Electrical Engineering

Mechanics

Life, the most precious thing on Earth.

MICHAEL DAVID CRANE

DOUGLAS SCOTT CROUCH

Mike

Doug Fairborn, Ohio 18CSq

Fayetteville, North Carolina llCSq Humanities, History

Aeronautics

How would you like a dollar for this?

DEJUAN CROMER

The die hard golfer who became a European half-breed. First you bought a german car and then split to France for a semester. It’s a shame that the fast French women were just to quick for his old Boone’s Farm Apple Wine.

CARLOS BENJAMIN CRUZ-VEGA

“Dip” San Antonio, Texas

19CSq Chemistry “All Right”

Booze

Ponce, Puerto Rico 31CSq Physical Geography “Pa’lante” For not knowing where he came from, we’re glad he did. Booze’s laugh will resound in our minds. A translator was a must: Chebe,

Bueno!

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RICHARD EDWAD DALTON

CARL CLIFTON CUMM

Rick Wichita Falls, Texas

“Chip” Ravena, New York

27CSq

20CSq Physical Geography “Klaatu Borada Nikto”

Four years of agony

Nothing

four years of fun.

ventured,

nothing

Mechanical Engineering “Loosen Up” Had a good time and made some good friends.

gained.

Remember what you did to the old fella. “Evil Lives”.

CHARLES F. CURRAN

MARK STEPHEN DALY

Detroit, Michigan

Mark Glens Falls, New York

30CSq

03CSq

Chuck

“What can I say?”

Crash Curran, the scholar-athlete. Always up for “something different.”

Never a sarcastic word had ever dared cross his lips. His serious attitude and dedication was

was

JOHN EDWARD DALE

a sobering influence upon us all. Mark definitely the stewart of his class.

JAMES RANDALL DART

Chip

Jim

Ramona, California

Sterling Park, Virginia 33CSq History

07CSq Basic Science

“I made it”.

Seagram’s Seven Forever.

Jim was usually a quiet, studious, young man

with a passion for running his legs off, loving his Susan, driving his Formula and maxing his G.R.s, not to mention his patented

hyena-like laughs.

MATHIEU ARAM DALRYMPLE Matt Ft. Worth, Texas

40CSq History “Tally-Ho!” Not many people really knew Matt. He seems shy and withdrawn but he is a very alive person. He has a very witty sense of humor and he is one of the most intelligent persons

I have every known.

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DONALD ELLIS DAVIS Dandy Nacogdoches, Texas 18CSq Organizational Behavior

EDWARD V. DAVIS

WILLIAM EARL DAY JR.

Van

Skip

Arlington, Virginia 35CSq Management

Mulvane, Kansas

17CSq Civil Engineering

Christian attitude is an us all! With his Jense “Heal-Me” and his sparkling GPA, it’s a wonder that Van even made it out the North Gate. “I can do all things through Christ who stengthens me.”

wasn’t a great “cadet”, but he’s a great man and will be a great officer, and a great friend

KENNETH JAY DAVIS

THOMAS F. DEBOALT

Van’s

jubilant inspiration to

• .

4 -i

Skip is everybody’s friend. Guys either know him or want to know him better. Maybe he

to everyone who knows him.

“Love life and fear not death”.

Ken Clarence Center, New York

TeX North Syracuse, New York

05CSq

2lCSq

Behavioral Science

Mechanical Engineering Isaiah 2:4

“And He will judge between the nations, and will render decisions for many peoples; and they will hammer their swords into

Tex, who thinks he is the hottest soaring pilot at the Academy (distance record holder of course), has always amazed everyone with his

plowshares, and

ability to keep over a 3.5 GPA without studying. Tex should enjoy flight training as soon as someone explains to him that he has an engine. “Good morning, Sir, Honor

their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against

nation, and never war.”-Isaiah 2:4

again will they learn

Guard.”

THOMAS JAMES DAVIS

mik

STEPHEN WOLCOTT DEE

T.J.

Dee-Wad

Fairbanks, Alaska

Toledo, Ohio

29CSq

02CSq

Basic Science

Political Science

“Sometimes the light gets so bright it puts

o .7

again. But there is more day to dawn. The sun is only a morning star.”

Steve will be long remembered as the Air Force’s perpetual pledge. He graduates with a glow on the horizon, and, hopefully a unified future.

JOHN WESLEY DAY

ROBERT E. DEHNERT, JR.

your eyes out. And then it’s just darkness all over

Hud Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Radar

07CSq

34CSq History

Materials Engineering

Although his twin brother attended the University of Oklahoma, they were never closer. Along with his buddy, Ray, they tore up the quiet town of Colorado Springs. “Seventh Sons: To Fly and Fight”.

Belton, Missouri

No one really knows his real nationality because of his varied accents. Favorite

pastime- “dogging” everybody; favorite tune-“White Boy”; favorite girl-“White Joy”. It is also rumored that if you add his GPA with Leep’s GPA, their room might make the Dean’s list.

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CHARLES ROBERT DELICH

THOMAS DEWITT DETTMER

Chuck

Dett

Eveleth, Minnesota

Los Angeles, California

02CSq Organizational Behavior

36CSq Pre-Med “Pink Panthers” “It’s a pity—pay!”

For

a wing staffer and a hockey player, Charlie was alright. He mellowed me out and

taught me how to sleep any time. Lisa was fun, too.

RICHARD J. S. DELMAS Boy Grand Bay, Alabama

37CSq INTAF

Rick Delmas, affectionately known as “boy”, is strictly from Alabama. He still thinks the

South won the war. He has a strange habit of

sleeping in laundromats.

JEFF ELLIOT DETROYE

FRANTZ DEWILLIS

Jeff

Dee

Shelton, Connecticut 16CSq

Prescott, Arizona

Astronautical Engineering “Flexible & Sense of Humor”

Astronautics

OlCSq

A mammoth man of mirth and merriment. Jeff sought the West for space. Through fate, wrong turn in Peoria attracted him to the Air Force Academy where he found the a

study

of vacuums and cranberries a farce for such a

strong nautical engineer.

PAUL ALLEN DETTMER Dett Los Angeles, California

19CSq Biological Sciences No, we loved every minute of it. No, we got lot of sleep every night. No, we worked our fingers to the bone. Fine! “I took the wrong a

road. Just ask Frost!”.

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There once was a man named DeWillis, With his war stories he did try to fill us. If we were under attack, To our defense with his Pontiac, An Army he would try to build us. “Where no man has gone before”.

JOHN BROCK DEXTER Bro

Cincinnati, Ohio 29CSq Civil Engineering “Everything was beautiful; Nothing hurt.”

MICHELANGELO DIBIASE

DAVID PAUL DIMIDUK

Irvington, New Jersey 14CSq

Dave

Dayton, Ohio 14CSq Physics, E.E.

Economics

The marginal returns from getting a small cheese pizza at Pizza Hut were always high

enough to put a little dust on his Grand Prix. If you can’t find this “dancing philosopher”,

just look under the Magnet.

covers

the

Dave

the

most

conscientious

and

dependable man one could ever hope to meet. His goal is to be a better person; because of this many of us are better people.

Gray

SAMEUL ROY DICK

KURT BOOTH DITTMER

Sam

“Censored” El Reno, Oklahoma

Spokane, Washington 37CSq Engineering Sciences

19CSq Engineering Sciences “Love life-live love.”

You can lead a man two ways; light a fire under his tail or light a fire in his heart.

Definitely a deranged individual, this Dittmer. Only time he was ever serious was when he tried to kill his roommate with a Mitchell Hall fork and tried to hide him in the sink drain. One hell of a friend.

MacArthur, Patton, Sun Tzu, Mao all the great warriors of the world, are Sam’s intimate companions. Despite this, he has managed to maintain at least a marginal capacity for common sense which will help him to become one of the great military -

names

of our time.

JEFFREY M. DIERKSEN Jeff

Miami, Florida

llCSq

07CSq

Aeronautics “Evil Lives!”

General Studies

Some of his actions, overshadowed the debates. Taken from “Condominium Lifestyles” 1977.

Denny Milwaukee, Wisconsin 24CSq Mechanical Engineering Denny has changed his major several different times but has finally decided on the graduation field of study. The only guy who goes through Monument to get from the Citadel to the Academy. “Now that I have my

degree I want to go to college.”

Latin Lover

Westchester, Illinois

Je-furry was not caught, even though He really raised ’L, and that we know; Even in a voting year, in all the states,

DENNIS CHARLES DTETZ

MAXIMO G. D’LAROTTA

Max is the type of friend one always wants; loyal, trusting, and there when needed. He performs his job in the same way he pursues womenwith great

gusto and very efficiently.

“Good bye Families’, Guisseppie’s, and cadet parties! Hello world!”

DONALD LOUIS DOBIAS JR. Dobie

Greenfield, Massachusetts OlCSq History Who drives in twenty degree weather with his TR-6’s top down? Who tears the cartilage in his knee and goes to the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert anyway (keeping the swelling down with the ice from the beer cooler)? Who climbs atop a statue in New Orleans and yells, “Beat Tulane, Go Air Force!”? Who loves

living despite all the bologna which accompanies it? Who’s Dobie?

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THOMAS H. DOLLAHITE JR

CHARLES M. DODD III

Turk Mitch

Littleton, Colorado

Midland, Texas 14CSq

19CSq

Engineering Sciences

Mechanical Engineering

Sometimes I think: Well?? And other times, I just don’t know! “Don’t slice the Bologna too thin.” .

MATTHEW TAYLOR DODDS

CLIFFORD SEBRON DOMINEY

Rod Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cliff

06CSq

09CSq

Pre-Med

General Studies

Lufkin, Texas

With necrophilliac tendencies, he really digs

This quiet Texan is a regular termite when

dead animals. Sort of a transient zoom, Rod was cultured in the Cadet way of life by Anti. Not all that military, Matt is looking forward to becoming a priest in the

you

realize the thorough woodwork.

job he

does in

Himalayas.

LEX CLAYTON DODGE

JOHN HOWARD DONAHOE

Lex

“Ho” Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Los Angeles, California

19CSq Mechanical Engineering

19CSq “Roscoe must die”

When Lex wasn’t rolling under cars or testing

pull-up bars, he was in the hospital testing out

his

knees

the

doctor’s

new

“If any man seeks for greatness, let him forget greatness and ask for truth and he will find both.”

instruments.

JEFFREY LYNN DOERR

ROBERT P. DONNELLY JR.

Door

Bob

Cody, Wyoming 15CSq Management

Brownsville, Texas 03CSq Mechanics, Aeronautics “Nothing is critical”

Jeff was definitely a man of high integrity who stood by his beliefs even in the face of cons. He opposed hypocrisy and bearism on all

fronts

and

developed

new

religion:

Doerrism, which worships sleep, hairs and booze.

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Bob, often referred to as Mr. Motivation, has set the perfect example of good naturedness and non-complaining in his time in CS-03.

ROBERT JOSEPH DONZE

MYERS NELSON DREW

Donz Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

JPVk

V-

Civil Engineering “It ain’t critical.”

Bob, the Missouri Kid, whose thing

George Cincinnati, Ohio

■=*

13CSq

16CSq Astronautical Engineering

The man’s a definite strange agent. If you need help, he’ll go out of his way to give it to

was

skydiving, academics, and wood working. The hassles of the team compensated by the laughs with the hick Texan and the wolfoes.

you

without

GEORGE T. DORAN JR.

Honks Union City, California

35CSq Organizational Behavior

Civil Engineering “Seagram’s Seven”

George a

“Psalms 23:4”

always willing to help anyone in

Tony is a truly great guy if one allows himself to get to know him. If you don’t, he’s only good.

bind.

DOUGLAS CHARLES DOWNEY

BRIAN GERALD DUCHENE

Duke

Duce B

Scottsbluff, Nebraska 28CSq

Bradley, Illinois 20CSq General Engineering

Basic Sciences

For

a quiet Nebraskan, Doug has some outstanding accomplishments to his credit, such as being the Wing Open boxing champion. He is also known for streaking Command Post as a doolie and locking

himself in the tunnels. “Be of happy heart and strong spirit.”

own

ANTHONY A. DRONKERS

George Andover, Massachusetts 07CSq

was

his

for

concern

expenses. That is strange!

Duce: well defined wings

Lady killer.

anti-hyper

blunt sarcastic wit.

.” come

down to the apartment for a few Micks, Debie’s gotta work” “Greased landings” God’s gift to the cockpit dances up a storm a better man is hard to find. on

...

JAMES ALAN DRAKE Jumbo Jake

Bakersfield, California 27CSq Civil Engineering

Jake: a guy not known for being too military and a guy not known for beating the Dean, just a guy who’s on the way to the top.

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JAMES MICHAEL DUGAN Jim

Billings, Montana 26CSq Aeronautical Engineering

GEORGE N. EARNHART III The Astronut Barksdale AFB, Louisiana

3lCSq Astronautical Engineering

“No man is an island”

Jim’s the type of guy who knows when to work and when to play. When he played, he played hard. And when it was business, Jimmy always shot straight. Jimmy had the guts to stand for what he believed to be right and held a lot of respect as a result.

The man who could. His taste did not match, but he always had a catch. You could see him on

reentry with his hat blazing.

DAVID KARL EBELKE

PAUL ANTHONY DUNDAS

Powder Pig Satellite Beach, Florida

Dundo

Neptune City, New Jersey

30CSq Biological Science “Enjoy Life”

23CSq Electrical Engineering

A guy that likes to have his head banged against the wall and cooks illegal hotdogs. t)ne CDB was all he got, but how many did

A Charter Member of the CS-23 East Hall

Gang, Dundo was always ready to have a good time. He didn’t have much luck with love

affairs-he

wasn’t

“rock”, but rather

he deserve?

“tree”.

MICHAEL LEE EBERLE

KARL MARVIN DUNDORE

Eb Park Ridge, Illinois

Frog Rockford, Illinois

25CSq Management “Armageddon”

24CSq Aeronautics

Karl Dundore has a sense of humor that was

Eb is a man of many hats and it’s easy to see

contagious to all those about him. His incurable optimism helped all of us, even through the worst of times.

why. His photographic memory could put Polaroid out of business. Eb has memorized every book there is on conquering womenwith negative results. “You play the game and you take your chances.”

DANIEL RAYMOND DUNN

DAVID MICHAEL EDGINGTON

Danny

“Edge”

Long Beach, California 39CSq Electrical Engineering

Fairborn, Ohio

OlCSq Civil Engineering

“It ain’t critical”.

Nothing is critical to Dan except flying, his and his “wife”, not necessarily

car, his pipe,

in that order.

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Mach One has a man named Dave Who is thought by some to be brave, For not only does he expect to be the First Group Exec, But to keep his Edge from the grave.

DENNIS WILLIAM EHRLER

GARY LEE ELLSWORTH

Denny

“Garr”

Turtle Lake, Wisconsin

Chandler, Arizona

17CSq

20CSq Management “Honor yourself’

Astronautical Engineering “Evil Lives”

Dennis Ehrler learned a lot traveling all over the country using his gifted voice, but it took him 31/2 years to make Dean’s List.

Garr: Instead of feeling sorry he can’t pay his bills, he’s glad he isn’t your creditor.

EARL ALLEN ENIX The “Pearl” Hennessey, Oklahoma

07CSq Management “Seagram’s Seven” Though the fearless foursome of Crazy Joe, Fredi, Buffalo, and the Pearl disbanded, the “Pearl” carried on the spirit. Each member saw their own way Everyone is happy. Only memories exist. .

DAVID STETLER EPPLEY

MARK GREGORY ELLIS Mark

“Stet”

McLean, Virginia

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

18CSq

37CSq

Life Science

General Studies

Dave was known as “Stylin’ Stet,” alias the Sears and Roebuck man. His stylin’ was

He studied like crazy to be a Pre-Med. “It’s in the arm, never in the ear.” I hope he’s not my doctor in the Air Force.

unsurpassed by all, especially when he was on the track throwing the spear.

MICHAEL WAYNE ELLIS

RAYMOND SCOTT ERESMAN

“Bam-Bam”

Chip

Sweetwater, Texas

Gales Ferry, Connecticut

13CSq

17CSq

Management “5 years or 5 stars?”

Mike, a big Texan with the ambition to follow John Wayne’s footsteps, is a rock with all the sweethearts. Academics were a hassle, but chewing tobacco, playing hick music, and driving a plastic car is what pulled him

through.

One of the most mature and good-looking cadets in our class, Chip never came away from a choir trip without a new “romance”. This type of action exemplified his hard working attitude toward everything he undertook.

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WAYNE HARVARD ERWIN II Bo

Aurora, Colorado

33CSq Economics, Management “It should have been UNC.”

During Wayne’s four years here, not once did “Bo” miss a weekend in Denver. Through his and management expertise, it will econ

probably be the same after five years in the Air Force.

ROBERT DEEN ESKRIDGE

GLENN DOUGLAS EVANS

Salt Lake City, Utah

“Corky” Park Ridge, Illinois 3lCSq

Behavioral Science

Aeronautics

“It

JAMES ALBERT EUSTACE

certainly

experience.”

VICTOR LEE EVANS

Jim

RCA

Lander, Wyoming 25CSq

Tacoma, Washington

Life Science “Don’t let the wolves get ya!”

20CSq Management “US and Tomorrow”

Jim is as at home in the out-of-doors as in his own house. He is a true hunter and even

Vic was a devastating ring man, who threw the ring in his nose away, only to get married

AOCs have been impressed with his prowess in the wilderness. True to form, howevpr, he is always armed to the teeth, so watch out for

to the Army. He was a firm believer in spirit

him.

ALAN TODD EVANS

(Tombstones especially), for he felt regs were made to be broken. His strong desire to succeed was only exceeded by his desire to help others.

DANA LUWALT EVERT

A. T.

LuWalt

Perryopolis, Pennsylvania 27CSq

Aurora, Colorado

General Studies

Area Studies History

A. T. was known to exhibit great off-road and demolition driving tactics while at the Academy. He also was nominated an honorary member of R- flight for his never ending struggle with the Dean.

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was

18CSq

Dana was the type of man the Broncos really needed: All-Pro. But through all the hard times and loving AOCs, he always had Becky and a set of wheels to see him through.

JAMES WILLIAM EWING Boo Boo

Portland, Oregon 14CSq Aeronautics ECC 4:9-10

“Boy EE-Wing”, how he did love planes; with his Aero talk we sure were going insane. What to do about this Aero-maniac

—

simply reply,

“Eat out, Jack.”

JAMES MARTIN FABER

WAYNE GUY FELLMETH

Jimbo

Wayne

Bradshaw, Maryland

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 38CSq Biological Sciences

04CSq Aeronautical Engineering

Wayne is the type of person who always has good time at whatever he is doing. He is very easy going and takes an optimistic view of life. The only time that he ever became upset is a

when someone asked him for the 398th time that week, “Do you have a twin brother here?” He’s a great guy and a lot of laughs. If he’d quit worrying about getting 12 + hours of sleep a day, with his potential he may raise his 3.6 G.P.A. someday.

JOHN MERLE FAWCETT JR.

TERENCE P. FENNESSY

Jay Monongahela, Pennsylvania 06CSq Management, Economics

Terry Libby, Montana

Jay will have many fond memories of his cadet days: the girl he pinned on his first date; having tall ones at Benny’s Haven with the whoops; seeing his new car blow up in Pumpkin Center “Ave! Imperator, morituri te salutant.”

May the road rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back, May the sunshine warm upon your face, May the rain fall softly upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

12CSq Astronautical Engineering “Mariah ...”

GARY PAUL FAZIO Faz

Queens, New York 06CSq Geography

Gary’s consistently steadfast effort at completing any task set before him is outdone only by his complete devotion to his true friends. Such qualities in a person will surely breed success.

flT

f—

JEAN MICHEL FERNA

Frenchy Los Angeles, California 06CSq Aeronautics

The intensity of an individual can sometime: be an amazing thing to behold, and Jean i:

truly amazing in this respect. Whether it bi sports, academics or military, Jean addresse: the problem with the intensity that is hi trademark. As this intensity is tempered witl the wisdom of experience, the man will grow

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DENNIS LANE FLINT

JOSEPH THOMAS FERRARA

Denny

Joe North Babylon, New York

Brekenridge, Colorado 40CSq

34CSq

Organizational Behavior

Economics, Mathematics “Ad Astra”

WILLIAM RANDALL FLOYD

RUSSELL LYNN FINNEY Russ

Pink

Greenfield, Illinois

South Bend, Indiana

16CSq Geography

07CSq Civil Engineering “Seagram’s Seven” can put both feet behind his tall and handsome engaged but a true friend. The curly hair

His character is best described by his favorite

Easy going

quotes: “It’s better to look where you’re going

head

than where you’ve been; It’s better to have loved and lost but it’s even better to have hated and won; Laugh and the world laughs with you but snarl and you’ll get better

loose

...

best is yet to come.

service.”

MARK RICHARD FISHER

JAMES WILLIAM FOISTER III

Fish

J. w.

Worthington, Ohio 25CSq Engineering Mechanics

04CSq

Fairfax, Virginia Aeronautics

“Kiss it off’

Just makin’ it, Is the one and only, J. W.

Wainwright and Prine he brought And also a little Vonnegut.

GREGORY DAVID FLIERL

HERBERT LOUIS FORET JR.

Dick

Herbie

Merrick, New York

Harvey, Louisiana 19CSq Civil Engineering “Dare you go”

14CSq Engineering Science, Astro

“Come on guys, it’s ten-thirty, time for guts.” Cards, classes, cons, tide on the wall, and so Evil lives. it goes .

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Herbie

has

171/2 inch neck, munches

lightbulbs, and rambles. Just ask him why there is a hair in a hamburger.

ALEXANDER GAIA FRACCHIA

STEVEN EUGENE FOSTER

Alex

“Fos” Mt. Gilead, Ohio

15CSq

International Relations

Electrical Engineering

Alex is a.transfer student-from one squadron to another! He has been involved in the squadron and the Catholic Council, but like the rest of us, Alex is anxious to graduate.

The epitome of unpredictability, Fos alone maintains the ability to will a saber into self-destruction in his bare hands. Fos is the classic example of a good friend and a great straight man.

JOHN DWAYNE FOUSER

RANDALL CHARLES FRANTZ

Fou-Fou

Randy Media, Pennsylvania 26CSq Electrical Engineering

Joplin, Missouri 07CSq Civil Engineering Seagram’s Seven

Randy’s big break at USAFA came when he abruptly transferred to West Point for a semester; just as he was getting to like the “Long Gray Line”, they had the uncommon good sense to send him back. “Life is for the living, not for preparing to

For Fou the temper tamer. June always was

the best time of year and your always the formula for success. .

car

Pensacola, Florida

32CSq

was

live.”

GREGORY RAY FOWLER

JAMES ROGER FRASER

Greg

Jim

Idaho Falls, Idaho

37CSq

Fremont, California 24CSq

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

The enormity of this guy’s heart is only exceeded by the size seat he requires in his rat-trap Vette. The toll box he needs runs a close third. “D. H.” “What the hell, we’re on vacation!”

MARK JOHN FOWLER

MARK HANS FRITZSCHE

Spark

Fritch

Santa Barbara, California

Highland Park, Illinois 28CSq Management

38CSq Chemistry

Experience is directly equipment broken.

the

Not

one

concern

himself with other’s

opinions or anything less than the best in life, Fritch made the years memorable because he came out as one of the few winners in the “us

them” battle. “Live up to your expectations.” versus

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KENNETH ANDREW FRY

If r«| '

ROGER MARK GALLET “Rock ’N Roll Rog”

West Chicago, Illinois

Economics “Son of Seven”

Chicago, Illinois 07CSq Organizational Behavior “Seagram’s Seven” Swims like a fish likes to Boogie Coors for breakfast? Acid rock from the Windy City Get Down. .

JAMES EDWARD FUCILLO Jimmy Old Bethpage, New York

FRANK HENRY GALLO Frank West Patterson, New Jersey

08CSq

20CSq

Basic Sciences

Civil Engineering

It’s all been so intense. From my experience, it just didn’t make much sense.

JOSEPH ANTHONY FURY Jumpin Joe

Scramble

St. Petersburg, Florida

Bethpage, L.I., New York 23CSq Physical Geography

12CSq

Astronautics

A *

\ V

A super person and friend who gave himself completely to his friends. You’re a great guy, Joe.

He won’t spend money on a new car; he won’t spend money on girls; he won’t spend money on booze; and he won’t lend his money to me.

DOYLE EDWARD GAGE

FELIX GARCIA JR.

Taft, California

^Management Doyle may not excel in academics, but he always has an “A” in “Foosball Fundamentals.” Every year he is the friendliest guy in the squadron; ask any Doolie.

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TIMOTHY GAMBLE

TWIT Del Rio, Texas

19CSq Psychology “Be true to yourself!” Breaker 19, for Felix the Cat, Don’t look on the weekends to find where he’s at.

A banker, for sure, he’ll never be, But a very good friend, like he is to me.

KEVIN GARRISON

CHARLES PETER GERSBACH

Troll

Gearbox

Highland, New York 09CSq

22CSq

Astronautics “Ad Astra Shai Dorsai”

Hamilton, Massachusetts Aeronautics

Known as “I won’t take the job” Garrison, this “Renaissance Man” is famous for his vast personal library and tri-colored composi-

friends, was the number one leader (of what?) in 22nd squadron for three years. We love

tions.

Pete.

MARIO ALBERTO GARZA

RICHARD MICHAEL GIBBS

Sweet “Pete”

Mario

Gibber

Alice, Texas

Lecanto, Florida 2lCSq

30CSq International Affairs

he is known to all of his

Civil Engineering “Heck Fire”

Mario has risen through the ranks in 1st, 25th, and 30th squadron. It’s not that anybody dislikes him, it’s just that he’s from Texas.

was often

ROBERT WYLIE GASTON JR.

CHARLES WAYMON GILL JR.

Clyde Midland, Texas 25CSq INTAF

Bob came to the Academy from the oil capital of

nation, Midland, Texas. Quiet and hardworking during the week, but wild during the weekends “Long may you run,” our

Bob!

MATTHEW PRICE GEDDIE

Gibber was recognizable to all by the cowboy hat on his head and the Merle Haggard record in his hand. A future digger of dirt, Gibber

heard to say, “Heck Fire, yall know ahm gonna drive me mah own bulldozer someday, 10-4!”

Choo Choo Fairfax Station, Virginia

36CSq Physics

Choo Choo’s fascination with the South, trains, and Lynyrd Skynyrd are reflected in his post career goal: to be the engineer of the “Southern Crescent”. “There’s things goin’ on that you don’t know.” L. S.

MARK EDWARD GILZEAN

Beefo

Stilt

Omaha, Nebraska

Lompoc, California 09CSq Psychology

llCSq History Prov. 3:5-6 Matt

It was all quite a game for him and graduation

square

was the

(better known as the nimble-toed dancer) had a busy year as the vice chairman of the Honor Club (we all know what they say about Honor). Regardless, he’ll

probably be best academic prowess

big prize. Quick on the smile, stilt was always ready for a good time.

remembered for his evidenced by his famous, oft-repeated statement, “I quit- I’m tired of studying-I’m going to bed.” as

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ANTHONY JEROME GIPSON A. J.

North Highlands, California

30CSq Management

Everybody knows A. J. He can always be seen with a smile on his face greeting those who pass by. His counsel and judgements are often sought after by those who know him. A. J. is truly one of the best choices to consider as a friend. As a friend, he will help you in every way; as an adversary, you’re in trouble.

GREG LAWRENCE GOERS Goersy Romeoville, Illinois OlCSq Basic Sciences

A corvette named “Chuck”; wants to fly MAC

trucks (C-141); Going to Columbus; How do you talk Mississippian?; Enjoys “life in the fast lane.” “Chacun fait son salut comme il peut” -Anatole France

BENJAMIN DAVID GOODMAN

DAVID STEELE M.

GLASEBROOK Good Benman

Pagosa Springs, Colorado 3lCSq

Glase

Arlington, Virginia 12CSq History

Area Studies History

“Good Benman”

“Ho! Ho! Ho!” He could laugh at everything, even himself. A joy to be around and count as friend. He finally met a girl whose name was not prefixed by Fat. Bueno.

“Be Good, Be Tough, All things come to him

who hustle.” “Hip, Hip, Hurray

Hip, Hip,

Hurray!

JAMES MICHAEL GLASS Jim

Prattville, Alabama

29CSq Basic Science

DARAN PHILLIP GOOLSBY “Gools” Goose Creek, South Carolina

03CSq Management

“Suzie and Dixie ’75”

Professional falconer, engaged as a sophomore, owns a 1970 Corvette convertible (one of the last hot sports cars), hopes to be a

a smidgen of “Goolsby intelligence, some self-discipline, and too much concern for oppressed subordinates.” ...

veterinarian.

JOHN JOSEPH GLENNON

JOHN MICHAEL GORMAN

J. J.

“Gorman”

Huntington Valley, Penn.

Sacramento, California llCSq

28CSq History

Aeronautics

J. J. was never one to accept less than a good time. A firm believer in “you only go around once

in life so grab for all the gusto”, J. J.

never lives a dull

moment. A true friend who

can make the best out of four years even when

“they” tried to shoot him down.

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Who can forget John’s welcome whompin’ on Brad Brady? There is little doubt that John will succeed in life-few people can claim to have the compassion or the of

knowledge

people that he has. With most men it is hard to find

someone you can trust as a friend. John truly earns that distinction as a true friend. “A cadet’s best friend is his M.O.M.”

ALAN ROBERT GOULD

JOHN ROBERT GRAPER

Elliot Kansas City, Kansas

Grape

03CSq Psychology

27CSq Engineering Science

San Mateo, California

Rev. 3:20 Interest from Buddha to beer, philosophy to physics and zen to zealot limit this man’s vision; while women, sport and a love for Porsches are his obvious weaknesses. “I’ll work on dreams and perhaps, even succeed.” .

Grape’s dry humor is a definite part of the lifestyle of the 27th. He always seems to know what to say and when to say it. May he find success

and happiness in the future.

FREDERICK ELLIOT GOULD

MARK WILLIAM GRAY

Rick

Wolcott, Connecticut

Spokane, Washington

03CSq Civil Engineering

Area Studies History

“Duty, Honor, Country” Third

squadron’s best marcher. Rick’s penguin strut will long be cherished in the

“But if the while I think on thee, dear friend, All losses are restored and sorrows end.”

hearts of those who had to walk behind him. He leaves “Thirsty Third” and COS with many broken hearted sweet young things, his flying days behind him (mostly in trash cans), and a future of playing in the dirt and sniping. He’s not getting older, he’s just getting better.

William Shakespeare

WALTER A. GRADY JR. Tony Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2lCSq Astronautics

GARY WAYNE GREEN Gary Danville, California

39CSq History

“Superbird” Tony is a guy with his feet on the ground and his head in the stars (first man on Mars, that

He wants to trade his vette and open highway for an attack chopper and a bloodied battle

is). Tony’s the original “strack” dude, but

field, but they’ll probably impound his chopper anyway.

with a mind that runs awfully deep.

“Do unto others and then get the hell out.”

DAVID PATRICK GRAGAN “Dirt Mountain”

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania lOCSq General Studies

RODERIC GUY GRESS Wildman

Munhall, Pennsylvania

13CSq Behavioral Management “I play to win.”

Dave has had his ups and downs but he is remembered most for his ups. Dave wasn’t known for his genius, in fact, he thought that General Studies was what one took to become a

Rod was a guy who went for all the gu 9 to in life and would try anything once. He worked he hard; played hard.

general.

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RICHARD ALAN GRIFFITH

VINCENT JOSEPH GUlDn

Griff

Sweet Gweets

Cornelius, North Carolina

Dunlevy, Pennsylvania 07CSq

35CSq Military History

Mathematics

“Seagram’s Seven” from North Carolina, Griff has a black belt in Tae-kwon-do, attesting to his great physical coordination. This same coordination enables him to break his wrist in his sleep and separate his shoulder while practicing karate kicks. “But ah don’t have an accent.”

Hailing

Strong lips from the D&B .

Sweet Gweets loves lasagne Beat Navy .

“Hey-gang!”

Mature and tough Italians have more fun Evil still lives. .

...

STEVEN DANA GROGAN

Grog Charlotte, North Carolina

39CSq Behavioral Science

GREGORY LOUIS GROSS Greg Bay Village, Ohio 03CSq Aeronautical Engineering “There is a way.” The “Festus” of our class, Greg was the iron man of CS-03. Also leading member of the “when is he going to graduate club.” Greg’s slim exterior prompted many a person to utter, “Was that Robert Redford?”

MARK ALAN GUNZINGER Gunner

Brattleboro, Vermont 23CSq

Chemistry “I am the light.” His permanent dark circles beneath the attest to the fact that he has studied

eyes

longer

without sleep than any person known to the book of world records.

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LEE DAVID GUSTIN

STEVEN ALLEN HAGGERTY

“Gus”

Papillion, Nebraska 15CSq Management

Corpus Christi, Texas

Gus has a full membership in the “not critical” club. He could always be found in the rack or at the stairwell, ready to run when no one else wanted to go.

Born under

star-crossed sky of romance,

young Steven managed to survive several “big league” heartbreakers, to the tune of a

magnificent GPA, many outstanding boxing victories, a wry British sense of humor and a

bright, orange, Porsche 911.

JOHN THOMAS GWYNN

CYRIL KEITH HAINES JR.

John

Keithy

Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Tuscola, Michigan

03CSq

15CSq Chemistry

Electrical Engineering, Math

An excellent volleyball coach, the body of this white skinned illiterate was atrophied except for the muscles he exercised at the dental clinic each week. He always kept us awake in

Saturday Morning Training by meditating upon his pitiful “Keeyii”. Remember Muscle Beach.

GARY JAMES HACKETT

first rock in the

squadron to buy a rock. Keithy doesn’t care what type of plane he flies out of UPT; he’ll take anything that he’s tall enough to see out of.

Mike

Titusville, Florida

18CSq

17CSq Organizational Behavior

Basic Sciences

Gary Hackett is a fine young man. He is a tender and

of the Dean made him an excellent runner. Keithy, in his style of keeping ahead, was the

MICHAEL PATRICK HAINSEY

Hack Colorado Springs, Colorado

centurian, Stout and Brave, known for

Keithy was a chemistry major as well as Captain of the Cross Country team. Perhaps it could be said that keeping one step ahead

caring heart that extended to

Mike is a good football player and a great guy. He already has a fantastic relationship with enlisted personnel.

Wads, two-degrees, one-degrees and maybe even his roommate. Hark forth shall they always remember the name Hackett, for his

daring deeds of froth.

TIMOTHY STEPHEN HAGAN

ROBERT CARROLL HALBERT

Tim

Mo Bert

Goddard, Kansas

Ranger, Texas 13CSq Electrical Engineering

02CSq American History

Tim will be living with the moles as a missle pilot after graduation.

Fulfillment is the struggle, not the victory.

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CHARLES ALLEN HALE

KENNETH R. HANINGTON

Little choir boy

Ken

Rapidan, Virginia 34CSq Economics, Management

West Babylon, New York

V4f

05CSq Pre Med 1

June

1977

The

Great

Escape The little choir boy singing his lungs out on all those road trips. All he really wanted to do on those road trips was to drink blue tail flies.

mtm

Ken’s good taste is reflected in the scotch he

drinks. He hates bad scotch and will always

try to dispose of it, especially if it belongs to his AOC.

STEPHEN JAMES HANLON

IRVING LESLIE HALTER JR. Irv

Steve

Bridgeton, New Jersey 28CSq History “If it feels good, Do It!”

Boxford, Massachusetts 38CSq Aeronautics

He is a man who enjoys simple pleasures from hunting to country music, but it’s all for the sake of flying.

A Jersey “farm-boy” who is best remembered for his timely and pertinent comments in the

TV room, Irv has seldom met didn’t like.

person he

ROBERT JOSEPH HAMILTON

JON GREGORY HANSON

Whitey

“Pork boy”

Chula Vista, California

Montgomery, Alabama 33CSq

02CSq Astronautics “Ad Inexplorata”

General Studies

Without a doubt the greatest all-around eater in the Wing, Greg shall long be remembered for his outgoing, jovial personality, not to mention the endless hours he spent in the

Bob’s had a variety of interest while here at the Academy: girls (not looking for anything

permanent), his Corvette (gotta own one), and the Air Force (I wanna be a space man). His future looks bright and a long way up. Lift off!

weight room.

GARY DAVID HAMOR Hammer

Saugus, Massachusetts 02CSq Computer Science

MARKOE SCOTT HANSON Mark Thief River Falls, Minnesota

31CSq Computer Science To Reach The Unreachable * Star.

Father of syntax Son of Fortran, The Hammer got down with some heavy bass in his rock-n-roll band, Windfall. Way down the pike, Hammer can be found with the outputs of life regurgitating from his home-made -

computer.

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Markoe was a bogue until he saw the bottom of the bottle and the top of the slope. Sworn to fun and loyal to none, his TA kept him free.

JEFFREY LEE HARBER

SCOTT BRYANT HARROD

Je-Jeffrey Milton, Florida

Sir Imp

04CSq Civil Engineering

33CSq

Louisville, Kentucky General History

Scott has always appreciated the finer things in life, wine, women and song. His refined taste also carried into his choices in sports and politics. Liked by all, Scotty is the true

imp (Oh yeah!)

RICHARD CHARLES HART

DAVID MARSHALL HARRIS Franco

Rich

Mobile, Alabama

Sarasota, Florida 02CSq

33CSq Psychology

Mathematics

“Cause I’m as free as a bird now.” Always seen with his Julie and occasionally with his Smirnoffs, and don’t ever “lay no Boogie Woogie on the King of Rock and Roll!”

The best description of Franco would have to be “The Bastion of Coolness”. This cross between the Pink Panther and the Fonz, came out of the stomping grounds of Bear Bryant to charm into permanent friendship countless numbers of his classmates. “Perhaps he hears a different drummer.”

FOSTER RONALD HARRIS “Harry” Peabody, Massachusetts 20CSq Engineering Mechanics

A veritable behemoth among men. That’s why we call him “Dirty Harry”!

JOHN DUANE HARRIS

THOMAS W. HARTMANN

J. D.

Tom

Thornton, Colorado

St. Louis, Missouri

12CSq

13CSq History, Political Science

Electrical Engineering “One way, only way.” The best friend around. Quiet, but free, strong, but just. He knew what was pertinent and what was not! Just watch your nose, huh?

Tom Hartmann spent his first three years as a cadet studying, studying and studying. As a firstclassman

though, he did manage to find time for the finer things in life-women (only discretely), signing out for the weekend, and keeping warm in the winter.

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KENNETH PAUL HASENBEIN

THOMAS ANGELO HEANEY

Ken

Tom

Irvington, New York 12CSq Astronautical Engineering

Trenton, New Jersey

29CSq General Studies If a man does not keep pace.

Ken is still trying to figure out what is really critical.

Tom, a guy who truly remained an individual, his own man, throughout his Academy years. An artist, a skier and a good friend. A man who is sensitive and concerned and sure to be a success.

JOHN ROBERT HASLETT III

HAMPTON FLACK HEARD

Hussy Goldsboro, North Carolina 07CSq

Nerd Merritt Island, Florida

Economics

Basic Sciences “Good Times”

“What do ya need chicks for? They smell funny and I don’t know one of ’em that can but they’re kinda nice, ya know?” pitch .

GARTH KEITH HAYGOOD

32CSq

Hamp will no doubt make a good “recce” pilot one of these days. He has an eye for the intricacies of life as well as a sense of humor that will sustain him always.

THOMAS STUART HECK

Greaseman Los Angeles, California

Tom

Naples, Florida 24CSq

OlCSq Mathematics “I’m going to bed!”

General Studies

Although Garth liked to climb two feet and level off on the rack, his real love was being

Tom is a firm believer in procrastination. The

outside the South gate in his black Trans Am. Known for being the first out and last in on weekends, Garth looks forward to chdsing

nothing?! Known for his cheerful “HowdyHowdy” in the halls.

women

only cadet I know who truly cares about.

JAMES EDWARD HEFFNER

Haze Los Angeles, California

Hef

Monroe, New York 19CSq Management

36CSq History is

creative

individual

who’s

personality is different than most. A true friend, the type of guy that would go that extra two miles.

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at Reese.

MARK RANDAL HAYZLETT

Haze

Jim is always jovial, and a friend when ever someone

and

...

is down. He knows what he wants he will get it! When you see Jim ask

him-A.M. or P.M.?

JEFF NAJIM HEIDMOUS Mouse

Lompoc, California 17CSq Management The “Fish” was tremendous. As tactful as a mack truck but that was what was so great about him. You always knew where you stood and if you were a “cadet”, you stayed away from him.

WILLIAM ALLAN HEJL

JOHN HENRY HERD

Willy Bill Casselton, North Dakota 30CSq Management, Soc. Psychology

Johnny

Bill, an integral part of “The Society of the

and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a

Non-Bogus”, dedicated his entire firstie year to the

creed, “I shall have fun.”

Fairborn, Ohio

36CSq Organizational Behavior

flying eagle. (Num. 2:2) (Weird)

PERCY RALPH HELM III

STEPHEN MICHAEL HERLT

Perce

Steve

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Greenville, Texas

33CSq History

19CSq Engineering Mechanics

War is an ugly thing

Adamant devotee of the Volkswagon Inc. whose decrepidness and libido is exceeded only by his lack of motivation. One of the four horseman.

Perfect diction,

ROBERT JEFFREY HERBERT

WALTER FRIEND HERN

Perv San Francisco, California

“Bedcheck Charlie” Navarre, Ohio

09CSq Engineering Sciences

32CSq

Jeff Perv Herbert, “T-41 Ace”, is the man who could tell you the Star Trek lines five minutes before they were said.

perfect appearance, perfect perfect bookcase, perfect friend “Life is full of petty injustices”

room,

International Politics “No points for second place' With a strong desire for achievement and an even

higher interest in women, Walt never

hesitates to help you into or out of a situation. Truly a good Friend.

GREGORY ALAN HIGHT Hondo

Portland, Maine International Politics

The perfect example of what a friend should be, Greg knows no enemies. Everybody who came into contact with him came away a better person.

WILLIAM N. HERZOG JR.

STANLEY LLOYD HILL

Zog Upper Darby, Pennsylvania 03CSq Engineering Science

Stan El Dorado, California

36CSq Management, Behavioral Sci. Duty, Honor, Country

The annual winner of the “Mr. Congenial” in

CS-03, Zog was the terror of the Wing due to his

constant thirst for alcohol and his obsession with women in and around the Colorado Springs area. A whiz at any sport he tried. Herz was beloved by none and hated by his closest friends.

TED WILSON HINESLEY Ted

Sturgis, South Dakota 28CSq Political Science

Known as the “Casanova of the Academy”. His charm and wit have been compared with

that of the Fonz.

PAUL GERALD HIGGINS

DANIEL THOMAS HINKIN

Higs Sidney, New York 27CSq

“Dano”

Astronautics “Take the low road”

Paul takes his life seriously, but doesn’t let this interfere with his sense of humor. He thinks independently, but at least he thinks. Paul will use his experience at USAFA as a

springboard.

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Manhattan, Kansas

18CSq Biological Science “Birdman” As the pre-med birdman, you showed

week too early for the Z rally and then when it came your wheels weren’t rolling. Good luck Doc, even though the closest you will get to a date is in anatomy class.

STANLEY GARY HINOKI “Whooop-t-” Santa Clara, California 04CSq Management

“When the going gets tough, the tough get

going” is the keyBut with him it’s a matter of Whoop-T, For his two digit MOM’s were okay, But what about his two digit GPA? Yes I’m talking about a man named StanWho’ll graduate if he can!

CHARLES FREDERICK HOBBS

ROBERT JAMES HOOVER

Mr. Hobbs

“Hoov”

Sacramento, California

Detroit, Michigan 03CSq Management “I’m only here for the beer.”

30CSq International Affairs “Standard Comment”

The

prodigious son contemplates political implications of General Beck’s speeches, radical element leader reports, 28 OZ’s, and wareagles in skirts; however, he is no incumbent when negotiating very local affairs with C-Springs Honeys.

When it comes to women, Bob is known as Hoover the Mover.

DAVID LANCE HOBBS

HAROLD WOODS HOPLER Woody Leesburg, Virginia 34CSq Management I Have Truly Found Paradise

spins around him throwing abstract realities of falsified truths, Dave Hobbs extends his arms and his heart to the only loving peace, which no one can understand and which can only be possessed by having an intimacy with the Way, the Truth and the Life in Jesus. “For God so loved the world, that He gave As the world

” .

Woody is known for his “positive attitude”. Woody always wanted a B.M.W. so he totaled his

Vette

get

one.

Favorite

group-

Carpenters.

(John 3:16-17)

ERNIE ALEXANDRIA HOGAN

TIMOTHY BRUCE HOPPER

Black Magic Columbia, South Carolina 17CSq

Hoops Stockton, California

General Studies

“Every day is a new day.” The thing I’ll always remember about Ernie is I could count on him to be by my side through the good times and the bad times. He made our years at the Academy livable. I’m glad he’s my friend.

33CSq Management “Keep on smiling” It is rather improbable that Tim has ever agreed with anything that anyone has ever said. Hailing from Northern California, this young

man

was

most

reknown

omnipresent smile, hordes “dough-boy” physique.

for his of friends and

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JOEL MASAO HORIE

GREG HOUSTON

Horebait

Greg

Reseda, California

San Francisco, California

06CSq

04CSq

International Affairs “Check 6”

General Studies

Larry said this was a great place when he talked me into coming, but I still want my kids to have the benefits of a college education. The Bait glows in the dark.

MARK EDWARD HORKULIC

PAUL DOWD HUDGENS

Hork

Paul

Davenport, Iowa 35CSq

Denver, Colorado

OlCSq

Basic Sciences

General Studies

Hork shows all the signs and his pagan-past confirms them. Although he chose three academic majors, he never deviated from “Double ‘Johnnie Walker Black’ on the rocks”.

JOSEPH EARL HUGHES Joe

Torrington, Wyoming 13CSq General Studies “It ain’t critical” Joe demonstrates very clearly the ideals of

friendship, loyalty and personal integrity which so many of us strive for. He is a man with a true gift for working with people, yet one of the most humble men I’ve ever known. of us are honored to call Many him “friend”.

RICHARD CHARLES HOUCK

JOHN DAVIS HUNSUCK JR.

Hooch

Dave Las Vegas, Nevada

Dover, Pennsylvania

20CSq

08CSq Physics

Basic Sciences

Commanding

small

army

of women,

“Chucker” maintains a shy front, but many times sends the troops running after only the first engagement. His mind is always on the mission and his heart elsewhere. I’m sure he’ll be God’s gift to the airplane as well as the foosball table.

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Philippians l:20-“My deep desire and hope is that I shall never fail my duty, but at all that,

times,

...

I shall be full of

I SHALL CHRIST.” .

BRING

courage, so that

HONOR

JOHN STEPHEN HUNT H. L.

“H”

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Clinton, Iowa 17CSq

05CSq Biological Sciences

THOMAS WILLIAM HYDE

L., so short that he saw things from a

different angle, angeled himself to the top of the Stock Market, and a head higher than the rest of us.

Behavioral Sciences

If I’ve learned nothing else, I’ve learned the true

meaning

friendship through

individuals like “H”. Anything you needed- a smile, a shoulder, or a dollar- Tom was able to give you. To be proud of the AFA is to be proud of your friends. Tom made us all

proud. “For always there will be others greater and lesser than myself.”

KARL JON HURDLE Turtle Ft. Benning, Georgia

18CSq

History “Love reign over me”

I know I am in there and if I don’t come out, I’m coming in after me.

JAMES RICHARD ILSE Jim

Virginia, Minnesota 38CSq

Behavioral Science

~Jl

Jim had a knack for getting into trouble. He

liked to have a good time and he often payed for it.

GERALD RAY HUST

JACK LEO IVY

Harry Tacoma, Washington

Fitz

06CSq Management

05CSq

Jerry’s cultured tastes were never compromised, even by the unavailability constant USAFA. He reached out for, and will continue to grab for, all the gusto in life at

Pecos, Texas General Studies

“CADET Ivy” as he liked to be called will always be remembered for his assertiveness and fine poetry.

possible.

ROBERT SCOTT HUTT

MICHAEL CRAIG JACKSON '

Scott

Action

Alamogordo, New Mexico

Odenton, Maryland 26CSq

09CSq Management

JRk

'ila

Political Science “The world is a ghetto”

C/Lt. Col. R. Scott “Hoot” from Alagomordo,

Action could

Pluto is the only guy we know who liked creampuffs and his “but it’s really not a family car” car.

appropriate title,

never

not

rid

his

even

notoriously

at the

seas

awhile. His philosophical Annapolis thoughts were always tempered by a practical understanding of the world and a concern for others. A lot of concern for Bill, too, a possible path to infamy near Annapolis. for

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SCOTT C. JACKSON Scotty New Hartford, New York 15CSq Electrical Engineering

Burned like the rest of ’77 in Evil two years ago, Scotty got a little reprieve from Camp USAFA by being chosen as one of the fortunate few to go to West Point the first semester of the exchange program. Truly a dedicated man, Scotty played a big part in keeping Evil'll together as much as they are. Evil Lives!

SCOTT FRED JARROW Scott

Glencoe, Illinois

33CSq Basic Science “My Lord Jesus Christ”

Scott is a cellar rat who loves the light and reflects that light to his fellow cellar rats. He strides forward determinedly with a pace that cannot be stopped and slows only often enough to keep in touch with his source of

light.

BRUCE LYNN JEFFREY

FREDERICK LEO JAKLITSCH Fred

B. J.

Lutherville, Maryland

Sussex, Wisconsin

04CSq Geography

Humanities

14CSq

Bruce left impressions on everyone he met with his serious attitude and willingness to

The friendship gained here is for life. Fred is helluva guy. He has an inquisitive mind and knows how to use it. one

about someone or something. That’s the example he set for those who knew him as a care

cadet.

“Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.”-Thomas Jefferson

DANIEL JAMES JANIK Lostscalp Arlington Heights, Illinois 29CSq Life Science

KENNETH R. JENNINGS

Randy Beckley, West Virginia

13CSq Behavioral Science “In His Service”

Randy has spent the last few years here trying to influence the lives of those around him

often the effect has been good, occasionally he gets only partial credit and sometimes sleeps through the test. Randy’s love for

Christ sometimes alienates him from the rank and file pagan, but we fellow Christians can only look at his life and marvel.

DANIEL RICHARD JARKA Dan

Chicago, Illinois 35CSq Organizational Behavior Rugby players are stupid

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RICHARD CHARLES JENSEN

RAYMOND E. JOHNS JR

STERLING A. JOHNSON

Ray Westwood, New Jersey

“Sterl the Pearl” El Paso, Texas

09CSq

32CSq Physical Geography

Aeronautics

“Sterl the Pearl, bowl a 300” Since Ray got a close shave in the squadron’s first engagement party, he was designated as official pink-belly Beater and stayed in practice with the Beaters and the Blowers “Five years of five stars. Fly United!”

Many men strive for wisdom, courage,, strength, charisma, cool and a way with women. Although Sterl has all of these qualities, I will always remember him best for his chicken imitation.

BRUCE GORDON JOHNSON

DANIEL PAUL JOHNSTON

“Johnse”

Stone

Deerfield, Illinois

Orangevale, California 24CSq Mechanical Engineering

OlCSq Management Like his red TR 6, the Johnse is a “breed apart”. Deciding to give up Colorado skiing, he’s heading to ’bama for skiing, he hopes to become a MAC truck driver and see the world after UPT.

Dan just doesn’t look right wearing his cowboy hat and boots while driving his 454 half-ton Vette; and he still hasn’t Figured out how

put cattle tracks

woodsman, he’s begun

it.

to look like

true

bald

gorilla.

CHARLES S. JOHNSON JR. Charlie San Diego, California

2lCSq Pre-Medical “John 3:16”

RONALD EARL JOHNSTON The Ronz

Maniglio, Guam 34CSq Aeronautical Engineering The father of the flying team, “the Ronz” was a

most

quiet, studious individual, spending

of his weekends reading the Hardy Boys. He was always concerned with his most

professional bearing, and hopes assigned to missies after UPT.

MILTON H. JOHNSON Milt

get

JAY KEVIN JOINER Jay

Denton, Texas

O’Fallow, Illinois 06CSq Computer Science “Respicite Tuo Sex”

18CSq Aeronautics

“Pray for Peace” Fly and Forget and don’t you Fight that,- or is it, Forget and Fight and don’t you Fly that? Or maybe it’s .

Jay entered the Academy as a solid “rock” and for three years he maintained this image until he crumbled a9 a firstie. During his four year visit, Jay mastered the min. effort rule to achieve max. results and in June, Jay plans to continue this study to achieve even higher results with less effort.

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STEVEN JOSEPH JONAK Joni St. Louis, Missouri

THOMAS DAVID JONES Tom

Baltimore, Maryland

25CSq Physical Geography “Quo Vadis?”

02CSq Basic Science

Steve soon established himself as a leading dissident among his peers. Yet he maintained a very realistic and practical approach to life here. He was known for his brilliant smile, his story-telling ability, and his alcove words of wisdom (quotes).

An academician from the word go, Tom has the ability to go far places, far away, where no man has ever been before, to search out new concepts and problems. “Where never lark, or even eagle flew.”

CLARENCE DOUGLAS JONES JR. C. J.

Chesapeake, Virginia 29CSq Basic Science

“Easy Going” Take your time when attempting a task. The best things in life occur if you relax, take your time, and enjoy what you are doing.

DARYL LAFAYETTE JONES D. J.

Joe

Jackson, Mississippi

Harper Woods, Michigan 17CSq

20CSq Mathematics “Do It!!” D. J. is

Behavioral Science

very dedicated and

individual.

JOSEPH GERARD KAISER

stimulating

has the charisma and personality to do well in whatever he chooses. He thinks he is a lover but we all cannot be

perfect.

DONALD GERALD JONES

There is more to life than our small worlds and meager existence at USAFA, Joe realized this through his interactions with others. He was also ready for a party and to come back with a smart remark. “Be of love (a little) more careful than of anything.”

DENNIS HOAPILI KAMAE

Don

Pasco, Washington

39CSq Military Science Jones is a wild man- a true uncadet Cadet.

“Kenika”

Honolulu, Hawaii 27CSq History

Pineapple’s dedication to the Martial Arts is unsurpassed and one often finds him into a Bruce Lee book. It is a classic scene to find him roaming around in his

Eastern robe. “If you think a thing is make it impossible.”

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weight vest and his

impossible, you’ll

DANIEL KERRY KAMPS

STEVEN JAMES KEITH

Skip Crivitz, Wisconsin 29CSq Engineering Mechanics

Kei-the Great Pumpkin

Jerome, Idaho

06CSq Engineering Science “Slip the Surly Bonds” Kei must be a believer in the old adage, “It is better to have loved and lost than to have never

loved at all”, since he got a minimum

“Dear John’s” in his cadet days. You’d think a guy might learn a lesson sooner or later.

RICHARD EUGENE KARULF

GLEN ALAN KELLEY

Boris Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Glen

Lynnfield, Massachusetts HCSq Computer Science

38CSq Physics Kar#ulf

(kair’olf),

prop.

seven

tall

Norwegian highly susceptive to blonde, blue-eyed girls and moments of insanity. (Awarded Dean’s pin with shooting star superimposed for more than fifty hours in space!)

JOHN KATONA JR Rollo

Cleveland, Ohio

3lCSq Political Science

Billy Burroughs was the idol that he worshipped. Half of the USAFA electrical bill his sole responsibility. But what a boon he was to those of us who couldn’t understand the intricacies of Comp. Sci. Bye. was

KEVIN GERALD KENKEL

Dog Woodbine, Iowa

13CSq Mathematics

So ends the last chapter of “Malice in Wonderland” and I’ll maybe catch you later, much later.

to get an education. One out of two isn’t bad.

JOHN JOSEPH KEARNEY

GLENN CULLIN KENNEDY

Jack

Afton, New York

30CSq Engineering Mechanics Jack was one of the funniest guys in the class. He was a real academic genius when he applied himself, but at times he got lazy. He was a super golfer and a friend of everyone.

He came to the Academy to learn to fly and

Tex Lake Jackson, Texas

37CSq Psychology There once was a young man named Glenn, Who defied marriage to do him in. I’ll tell you all this,

He met a sweet miss And now claims a disease has set in.

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RONALD CHARLES KENNEDY

SHANNON THOMAS KINGSLEY

Ron

Westland, Michigan 17CSq Area History

Shannon

Charleston, South Carolina

2lCSq International Affairs

Active in Chorale, Catholic Choir and Catholic Council, he saw much and learned a lot about people and how they reacted with each other. Yet the future promises much, much more; and it’s time to move on.

DAVID BALINT KISH

MARK LEO KENNEY Mark

Mazon, Illinois 05CSq

Burger New Castle, Pennsylvania 08CSq

General Studies

I’ve been going a long time now, along the way I’ve learned some things. You have to make the good times yourself, take the little times and make them into big times, and save the times that are all right for the ones that aren’t so

good. Rod McKuen

JOSEPH BRANDON

DAVID PALMER KISSINGER

KERCHEVAL Kiss

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Toad

Humble, Texas

12CSq

39CSq Management

Life Science

While the essence of ugliness has yet to be defined, Joe comes very close to that definition. Never has there been such a master of slothfulness as this person, who, amazingly enough, manages to confirm my faith in the human race.

Kiss

is organized, brilliant, sincere and always trying too hard. He’ll be a super Doctor, almost too good for a career in the Air

Force.

THOMAS JAMES KING Kingfool Kalmath Falls, Oregon 32CSq Computer Science “Energize” A wise man holds the world in his hand.

A Fool holds the world in his hands

drops it.

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and

CRAIG ROBERT KLEINMAN

ROBERT LEO KOZIAR

Craig

Bob

Redlands, California

Hampton, Virginia 08CSq

OlCSq Geography

Mathematics

“Duty, Honor, Country” A relatively quiet guy who would have been completely justified in decking others at

times, Craig never let his compassion for man nor

his loyalty for friends falter, and always his composure. His immense

maintained

patience and understanding will serve as for any organization. “There is no Royal road to anything one thing at a time, all things in succession” assets

Holland

DENNIS MICHAEL KLIZA

MICHAEL GENE KREBSBACH

“Zau”

Maynard

Dearborn, Michigan 3lCSq Chemistry

San Antonio, Texas

18CSq Management

Known by most of the SERE students as “Zau”, Cadet Kliza was one of the few Prep Schoolers to make it five years.

If he spent as much time in studying Academics as he did worrying about them, he would have been a Rhodes scholar.

KENNETH DAVID KNAPP

ANDREW DAVID KROTT

Knapper

Andy Wernersville, Pennsylvania

Avon Lake, Ohio

25CSq Basic Science “Space: The Final Frontier!”

General Studies

Knapper’s dream is to be an astronaut, that explains why he never missed an episode of Star Trek. We’ll always remember him for being trouble rep; whenever something funny was going on, Knapper was behind it!

“That’s life in the feather factory”

DANIEL BERNARD KOLB Dan

Bowling Green, Missouri 08CSq Management

RICHARD LEE KUMPF Whump Welaka, Florida 15CSq Management

The Air Force is his goal. The Academy was a

simple annoyance.

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RONALD RICHARD LADNIER

PAUL JOSEPH LANWEHRLE

Ron

P. J.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Bayshore, New York 35CSq Management, Behavioral Sci.

16CSq Mechanics

“Only Once” Ron and his soft Southern drawl were a vibrant part of the Hawks. He was always there to help and to lift somebody else up when they were down. His boundless

“Take out the garbage, P. J.!”

P. J. was the first guy in the squadron to get

enthusiasm is contagious and often served as inspiration for others.

“married”, and as a result, he is only a part-time owner of his 280-Z (he’ll need a bigger car in a few years). Nevertheless, anyone who can jump from AcPro to Dean’s list in one semester is an inspiration to us all.

CARROLL LEROY LAMB JR.

THOMAS ALLEN LANE

Chip Hendersonville, N. Carolina 18CSq Military History

“Miniature Man” Huntington, New York

38CSq Economics, Management

Of the creatures that stalk the earth only one can pierce the night with a look of death warmed over the Nightstalker. .

JAMES WILLIAM LAMB Bimbo Couer d’Alene, Idaho

38CSq Engineering Science

STEPHEN LEE LANNING

Pittsburg. Pennsylvania

The hero from Lackland who couldn’t stand Aero, Astro or EE so he majored in all three, who started to study when everyone else was going to bed, who had to do schoolwork until

mentioned downing a few. Long drags on a cigarette while promising, “I’m gonna quit, you just watch, I’m gonna quit.” Cough, Hack, Wheeze. You Yo-Yo! someone

KENNETH H. LANDREE JR. Ken

Kenosha, Wisconsin

02CSq Behavioral Science

JAMES ZACHARY LAPLANTE Zach

Minneapolis, Minnesota 35CSq Electrical Engineering “A Nickle at a time”

No matter how down he gets, with Jackie by his side, nunchucks in his back pocket and a cold “Mick” in his left hand, Ken always gets that first down.

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A loner to some, but a special friend to

me,

sometimes a difficult person to understand, Zach is his own man and does what he wants, when he wants to.

LARRY ALAN LAW

JEFFERY WHITE LEEPER

“Casanova”

Champaign, Illinois 27CSq

Leep Lewistown, Pennsylvania 34CSq

Math

Management

A guy whose devotion to the Mormon religion

Called Ponzona by his friends (both of them) because of his Santa Claus figure. He spends part of his time contemplating studying the other playing cards. His claim to fame is setting the land-speed record from USAFA to

was

only surpassed by his passion for looking

for his wife in his 280 Z. When not at the

Academy, he was known to frequent BYU where he established a mail (male) order wife

service for fellow classmates. A good friend to have.

Denver, time: 3 min. 23 sec.

DAVID JOSEPH LAWTON

DOUGLAS CRAIG LEIBBRAND

Dave

Doug Hastings, Minnesota lOCSq Organizational Behavior

Sarasota, Florida

19CSq Management, Mathematics “1 Corinthians 13”

He was new like the rest of us; he cared more than most of us; he was as misunderstood as any of us, and he is my friend.

LOUIS JOSEPH LEBLANC

WILLIAM WOLF LEROY

Dude New Orleans, Louisiana

Bill

3lCSq Behavioral Science “All Things Must Pass”

Scottsbluff, Nebraska 15CSq Mathematics

Bill LeRoy never kept his shoes too shiny or his hair too short, but at heart he was a true

boge! Where would the parachute team be without pink bell bottoms and purple penny loafers? “Man small; why fall; sky’s call; that’s all.”

WILLIAM CHARLES LEE

Mjomo Anniston, Alabama 17CSq History, Political Science Mjomo Lee: Need we say more?

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THOMAS EARL LEWIS

PAUL RICHARD LEUTHAUSER

T. L.

Paul Des Moines, Iowa

Corpus Christi, Texas 3lCSq

14CSq Engineering Sciences

I’ve

known

Paul

since

were

General Studies “to the future” doolies

together. Under pressure he’s cool and still performs well. Paul has no enemies because of natural ability to get along well with a anyone.

MICHAEL A. LEVENHAGEN

GAYLORD HAL LIBY

Mike

Gus

Mequon, Wisconsin 39CSq

13CSq Engineering Sciences

Behavioral Science “Go for it!” “It wasn’t critical” (as a matter of fact, it only

barely approached significance).

RANDALL KEITH LIEFER

PAUL DON LEVY Paul

Lief

Massapequa, New York 2lCSq Economics, Management

05CSq

Baldwin, Illinois Aeronautics

Paul (besides being a super tennis player) is academic wizard, with a personality that’s

Lief (alias Captain Blond) griped more, worked less, and got more credit than anyone in our class. By the way, Leif, it’ll never fly.

owns a Vette). He’s got ideas to change the world, and the drive, motivation and concern to do it. “A time to laugh, a time to cry.”

tops (although he

JEFFREY RICHARD LEWIS

ERNEST BRIAN LINDELL

FFEJ

“E. B.”

Stormville, New York

Moses Lake, Washington

08CSq

20CSq

Economics

Life Science

Standard reply to all matters significant or otherwise: No comment, Thank you.

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THOMAS EDWARD LOGAN

MAC HOWARD LINDSLEY Linds

Greenbrook, New Jersey 3lCSq Management

It was a long four years. His “wife” was here for three. Lo Hi was his home, USAFA his job.

ERIC THEO LINHOF

Lightweight Garden Grove, California

17CSq General Studies

Tom Logan has more soul than a size 16, triple E sneaker. He lacks the serious professionalism required to write up classmates for not checking mail once a day, but then he had, and kept, a lot of friends being that way! “Many an all nighter went into this”

LORIN CLARK LONG

Ted

Lorin

Denver, Colorado

Seattle, Washington 16CSq Computer Science to Fly and Fight”

30CSq Mechanics

“

...

Theo Funhof his head was somewhat like a foot, but he was always ready with the chicken faucet; this is because beneath his steel exterior beats a heart that’s a burgundy marshmallow. -

Motivated by a strong desire to Fly and Fight, Lorin found himself being drawn by the

strong

wind

anywhere

that

blows

USAFA

spend four years deciding whether it really was a privilege to live in Colorado. But Lorin’s thing is flying, and not alone, having given up his freedom for martial bliss-and the good life. to

WILLIAM THOMAS LORD

Billy Swiftwater, Pennsylvania 26CSq Life Sciences

A guy who has an exquisite sense for beauty,

Bill likes the finer things of life. His alfresco and

sporting free spirits will never be anchored. He enjoys life and will jump at the opportunity to climb a mountain, preferably the unclimbable. “Try everything at least once, if you like it, you can do it again.”

GREGORY LEE LOCKHART

CHARLES RICHARD LOUIE JR.

Spider

Chuck Oxen Hill, Maryland

Penn Hills, Pennsylvania

04CSq Physics

20CSq Behavioral Science

Although some say “Spider thinks he’s .he always right”, Spider doesn’t think so knows so! Really, he has a wealth of talent in relating, communicating and getting along .

They put Louie in the military, But they couldn’t put the military in Louie.

with others.

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RICHARD ALLEN LUCAL

RAYMOND R. LUNGER JR.

Rick

Joyboy

Martinsburg, West Virginia 38CSq Astronautical Engineering

Norman, Oklahoma

24CSq General Studies

“Just happy to be here!!!”

Ray is a veritable giant among men; his height is proportional to his GPA. He may be only second in the Wing Open, but he’s number one in wife beating. Ray’s a real lady killer, in more ways than one.

MARK WILLIAM LUCHTE

STEVEN GREGORY LUPONE

Luch

Lupe Prospect, Connecticut OlCSq History

Boise, Idaho

14CSq Management

“Evil Lives”

Lupe’s presence made the Academy experience so much easier for us. No one will ever

LAWRENCE W. LUCKETT Larry Colorado Springs, Colorado

02CSq Economics

take his smile away.

HARRON VON LYLE Ron Little Rock, Arkansas

02CSq Military History “Go for it”

Larry came to the Academy as an exchange student from Beerstein University in the Soviet Zone of Germany. He later defected to the West when his girlfriend went to college in California. Now a confirmed, fun-loving

capitalist, he is recognized by many as one of the finest and friendliest short people to graduate from the USAFA.

RICHARD AUGUSTUS LUENA Lunar

Orange Grove, California 33CSq General Studies “It’s been real.” Rich is his own man. A fantastic boxer and hard worker, Rich does little talking, oh yeah,

Lunar sometime get kidded for not using s.

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RICHARD CURTIS LYONS JR. Regs Falls Church, Virginia

03CSq Mathematics

Regs was a cadet among men. He memorized the cadet bulletin while jogging and his most prized possession was 35-6 in hardcover edition. In sports, he was an outstanding volleyball player.

ERIC SCOT MACURDY

MARTIN EDWARD MAIER

Snake

Tex Hacienda Heights, Calif.

Sarasota, Florida 12CSq Management Wiggle, slide, roll, down the stairs he’ll go. Snake’s his name, being cool’s his game. Likes the girls at home, in the sun, lots of fun, an

2lCSq Engineering Sciences

enemy to none, think he’ll ever weigh a ton?

This ski-country convert hails from the sunny suburbs of Los Angeles. He wants to be the world’s best RPV pilot. California’s invigorating climate and tract housing has inspired him to strive for two additional goals: To build his own house and someday, to slam-dunk a basketball.

PAUL JEFFREY MADSON

JOHN MICHAEL MAKUTA III

Madman, Madawg Minneapolis, Minn. 16CSq Biological Science

We all hope Madawg isn’t driven to sanity in his search for the perfect crew chief, the big

picture and the Real Air Force.

DONALD WESLEY MAGEE

Kuta

Garland, Texas 40CSq Management

Kuta was on his way to the BOR when the SOD and OIC told him to go to the C-Store BMEWS. But Kuta had to stop at the T-Shop because he had high-water trou. Press and smoke ASAP, Kuta!

TIMOTHY G. MALONE

Mags Tucson, Arizona

Moses San Antonio, Texas

16CSq

35CSq

Life Science

His character is

best described by the following quotes: “Whatever it is that somebody did that you didn’t want done I

didn’t do it,” and “Just when I knew all the

Electrical Engineering

Tim is truly the “whole man” with 2 CDB’s and 57 hours logged on the tour pad, he still found time to be Sq. Commander and Deputy

answers, they changed all the questions.”

Group. And he ’9 caught in the clutches of the girl from Greely.

MICHAEL THOMAS MAHAR

IRA BENJAMIN MALTZ

Mike

I. B.

Milford, Connecticut llCSq

Houston, Texas 22CSq

International Affairs

Aeronautics

Perfection exists in the eyes of few but none such as that which graced Mike’s eyes in front of a mirror. The world’s greatest pilot, lover,

USAF 1 June 1977 I. B., probably the only guy in the wing

philosopher, and all around general stud; what more could Cybil Shepard want but “Mr. Humble” himself. “All Glory is Fleeting”

learn how to build F-16 black-boxes

crazy

enough to take Astro Control Theory and still maintain he is an Aero major, even if he did summer

research.

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GEORGE DANIEL MANDIS

JAMES SCOTT MAPLE Mapes

Rog Brentwood, Long Island 26CSq

Ventura, California

Organizational Behavior

Basic Sciences

28CSq

THOMAS JOHN MARINELLO

ERNEST GREGORY MANGLICMOT

Smokey Clearwater, Florida

Greg

31CSq

Chula Vista, Calif.

International Affairs

15CSq Management

Matt 5:16 “Let your light so shine” Smokey hails from the state of Florida where

Greg came to USAFA a rock, and left it a

lover, his philosophy was “any attitude is the

he was probably more used to boxing ‘gators’ than fighting in intramurals. This scrappy little boy also has a talent for blowing a horn which gave him a chance to spend four years being TDY to USAFA. His goal is to become a “general”. Ask him for tips on building a fire sometime.

proper attitude.”

DARREL WESLEY MANNING Darrel Warner Robins, Georgia

24CSq Engineering Sciences

JAMES DOUGLAS MARLOWE

Eagle Spartanburg, South Carolina 18CSq Astronautics

“John 3:16”

good reason to be proud of producing young men like Darrel. I have met a more honest, moral happy never Christian brother anywhere.

The South has

ROBERT GREER MANSFIELD

Only a man with both feet on the ground can truly care for a woman. The Eagle has landed.

STEVEN LYNN MARQUEZ

Bobby

Ace

Dallas, Texas

Riverside, California llCSq

07CSq Civil Engineering

Aeronautics

Has anyone done C. E. Sing like a lark What about the Ring yet?. .Yum Yum. Let’s not sign court jester charms? .

out.

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The Ace had his priorities—girls, handball, school. As an honorary member of the Road

Dog Society, he served his time in three different squadrons. Despite perpetual knee problems, he starred in athletics and was the pride of the Aero Department.

CLARENCE T. MARSH, III

ALAN THOMAS MARTIN Al

Hampton, Virginia

Painesville, Ohio

15CSq Physics

“Peace is worth fighting for because freedom is worth dying for.” C. T.’s out to show the world who’s on top.

well with wood. He knows what he wants and will get it someday. No one knows the real Al;

Women, drinking, driving, flying, jumping

he’s full of surprises.

Al should have been a carpenter—he works so

out of planes, if its a challenge it’s accepted.

Don’t cross him, for he’ll nail you to a cross: he is determind.

GEORGE STEPHEN MARSH F. B.

Albuquerque, N. M. 12CSq Astronautics

“Cindy” Winning beautiful Cindy! Hopefully Willy Astro Controls—interesting, lasers though Onaha at 80+ Lacrosse coach, Cindy-Olivia—then both! Raton Pass at 100, a day in the mountains and future plans, super Astro Brain, Cindy and Steve.

too,

PETE G. MARTINEZ, JR Pete Ft. Worth, Texas

17CSq Basic Sciences

As the ‘old man’ of the squadron, Pete G. “Sir” Martinez served as a straight laced

example of sobriety. During his last year however, thirst for knowledge was replaced by thirst of another kind which could only be fulfilled at Leon Apotheca Gessi’s.

WILLIAM CROSBY MARSHALL

RANDY JOE MARTINEZ

Gar Woodland Hills, California

Marty Mulvane, Kansas

llCSq Psychology

39CSq Organizational Behavior

“Shelli R. Worthen, ‘69 Vette” Bill was known affectionately by the swim team as “Gar”. When he was not studying, he concentrated on swimming, girls, and his car, with all his money being spent on the latter two. He has no commitments right now, but AF and a girl give him a while. There’s the for him when he slips the tight-held

“Success is never final, and failure never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” Randy, better known as the Air Force Pitcher, has finally learned style, not only on the mound, but with the women (where it counts-he’s been hanging around the Sears & Roebuck man).

waiting

bonds of this Aluminum frame.

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JAMES VICTOR MASKOWITZ

ROBERT EDWARD MASSEY

Perts Amboy, New Jersey

Domesticus Prospectus Warner Robins, Georgia

Electrical Engineering

Economics

30CSq

While at the Academy, Biggie became famous for many things most notable of which were his name, lovely Rita, fetes, slats, Jersey, and his doctrine as Squadron Commander of “Do as I say, not as I do, or at least don’t tell me.” “Veni, Vidi, Vici”

DAVID DEAN MASON

Bob entered CS-30 as a wild young Bronc, but domesticated by a pretty lass from C-Springs (as shown by the AFA sticker on his Camaro). Leaving us tamer than he came, we’re sure that Bob’s tongue will continue its struggle against all other controlling forces (’75, ’76, & CW). was soon

WILLIAM JOSEPH MATTE

Mace

Bill

Springfield, Missouri 35CSq Psychology

Marengo, Illinois 05CSq Management

“Not all that glitters is gold.” Mace has to be the most unforgettable of all

the first classmen. His curly hair and kinky sense of humor let him infiltrate the lives of all who know him. He is without a doubt a true friend and honorable soldier.

WILLIAM JEFFREY MASON Bill

Matt

Farmington Hills, Mich. 20CSq

Barner, North Carolina

Mathematics

Little

llCSq Engineering Sciences

Willie, the little big man from Michigan, is the walking proof that “size a man does not make”. Due to his unique study habits, the end of the semester usually finds him on the Dean’s other list. But the question still remains, Will little Willie ever grow up?

“A man is of himself, not of others”

RICHARD ARTHUR MASSE

JEFFREY ALAN MAYER

It is to his credit that despite the deliberate efforts of others, Mark has retained his “southern manhood”, however, its too bad he still can’t communicate with civilized people.

Rich

Oscar

Saratoga, California 22CSq History-Area Studies

Naperville, Illinois 18CSq Electrical Engineering

Rich has added much to our class, despite the fact that he nearly killed us all with his karate chops and kicks. We tried hard not to ever get him mad.

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MARK TAYLOR MATTHEWS

Even a hot Trans Am, good hairs, and three girls on a string couldn’t make USAFA a Notre Dame. Nice try though, Jeff.

JOHN EDWARD MAZUROWSKI

DONALD LEE MCCUNE, JR.

Johnny Maz Monument, Colorado 22CSq History

Coondog Memphis, Tenn. 33CSq

Keep Smiling

The

If one word describes Maz it’s ‘Lucky’ always at the right place at the right time. In the future we expect to find Johnny ‘Happy’ but not married and flying C-141’s in Europe.

JAMES PATRICK MCANULTY Jim

Westbury, New York 06CSq General History, Management

instigator of the Williamson Syndrom and a member of the Four Horseman. All he ever said was “Galldang it” and “Who wants a beer?” An avowed bachelor to his dying day-which is what he considers his wedding day to be.

BRUCE B. MCDERMOTT Burnham

Manhasset, Long Island

32CSq Behavioral Science

Some men see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say, why not?—Robert F. Kennedy

Mac’s a good man to have covering your back in pinchs. There when you need him, he likes plumbing the depths of the mind.

JAMES L. MCCARTHY

JAMES K. MCFETRIDGE

Jim

16CSq

Dough Boy Mendon, Massachusetts 25CSq

Electrical Engineering

Life Science

Houston, Texas

He takes his licks and sticks it out. He’ll listen.

Kenny, the portly young dough boy is known for his navigating ability about the halls of 25th

squadron.

His

pronounced Boston

accent makes him a bit hard to understand at

times. His whirlwind romance, a fine example of his

success with women, makes him character to remember in 1977.

THOMAS MICHAEL MCCOWN

CHARLES DENNIS MCGEE

Tom

Chuck

Springfield, Virginia 32CSq Physics “Even Though”

Sugar Grove, Illinois lOCSq Computer Science

“Do the best at whatever you do.”

Chuck was always one for the women, one in every state of the Union. He’s had more engagements than most cadets have dates but hasn’t been caught yet. -

ROBERT N. MCGRATH

tilM

ROBERT KIRK MCNEAL

Smackgrath

Smackneal

Carteret, New Jersey

Oregon City, Oregon lOCSq

B f_

37CSq Behavioral Science,

Physics

Management

Arete

DANIEL LOUIS MCNEIL

DAVID MICHAEL MCGUIRE MAC

Mac

Towanda, Penn.

Modesto, California

18CSq

24CSq

General History

Civil Engineering

Some people came to USAFA for an education and to fly; Mac came here to live at Colorado College.

Although Mike gave up his only true love, basketball, when he came to the Academy, he’ll never let his subscription to SPORTS ILLUSTRATED expire. He’s so tall he has to drive his Celica from the back seat. Mike can’t spend all his time in sports thoughsomeone has to do the C. E. homework for the

squadron.

ROBERT GRANT MCNIEL

MICHAEL HARRY MCKENNA Marathon Mike Glen Burnie, Maryland

Bob

26CSq

25CSq

History

General Engineering

Alvin, Texas

Marathon never stops getting into those surprising situations. Just ask the mayor of Annapolis or members of the Seven River

Bob is one of those long tall Texans who is just as likely to be carrying a six-gun as not. He is always looking for a chance to go hunting with many weekends spent following this hobby.

Canoe Club about football game newspaper ads and leaflet drops. “Do you really want to know the story about Michigan State?”

DAVID GENE MCKENNEY

JOHN BENJAMIN MCNULTY

Hobart

Jack

Carpentersville, Illinois 22CSq

Blytheville, Arkansas 08CSq History, General

“You only get one chance, so if you don’t take it, someone else will.” A low rent Scot who enjoys his van and gets his kicks by making dear ol’ Billy Burroughs say nasty things to anyone who’s interested enough to pay attention.

“The tube room commander”—What’s on the tube tonight, Jack? Any good movies?

JAMES C. MCREYNOLDS, JR.

■L V¥

KENNETH PAUL MENZIE

Mac

Ken

Xenia, Ohio

Orlando, Florida

07CSq Management

Civil Engineering

In remembrance of smooth Mac who went out with a roar, because on June 2nd D. W. said smooth Mac will be no more.

22CSq

“No one ever said it would be easy” Always a hard and conscientious worker, this crumbling “Rock of Gilbratar” is starting to realize that there are other exciting things around besides concrete and C. E. shovels.

PATRICK ALAN MCVAY

WILLIAM T. MERRICK III

Pat

Bud

Canton, S. Dakota

Newark, Delaware

16CSq

12CSq

Political Science

General Studies

Mister Hustle on the fields of friendly strife, Pat has always been the spark of every

Yes. No. Good. Bad. Hello.

Goodbye I just

little something to remember me by, “Come se dice.”

want

squadron intramural team he has played on. More importantly, however, Pat’s personality has always made him one of those good people with a smile for everyone.

MARK KEVIN MEAKINS

leave

you

FRANK STEPHEN MEYER

“Meaks”

Frankie

Greeley, Colorado 38CSq Management

Lancaster, Penn.

28CSq Astronautics

They can make it worse, they can even make it longer, but they can’t make you care.

KENNETH WAYNE MELLOTT

HOWARD ROBERT MEYER JR.

Mellow

Howie

Misawa, Japan

Columbia, South Carolina

29CSq

22CSq

Behavioral Science

General Studies

quiet man with the ability to balance anything, anytime, anywhere. The

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JAMES ANTHONY MEYER

JOHN JOSEPH MICHELS, JR.

Jim St. Paul, Minnesota

Lou, JJ

Bloomington, Minn. 16CSq

40CSq Behavior Science

International Affairs “Lou the Toe”

Jim came here with a dream of being a pilot.

When he leaves to fulfill this dream he will be

John, or Lou Lou, displayed a liking toward

taking with him much knowledge gained here, the most important being what he general.

such banjo hits as Dog Feet On Ya and Aqualung. However his love for rock led him to the study of Ultra Violence, but his Marx were not to anyone’s Viking.

JOHN KEITH MEYERS

DAVID HENRY MICKELSON

learned about himself, others and life in

Radar San Antonio, Texas

Mick

Carlsbad, New Mexico 29CSq Management

16CSq Aeronautical Engineering

John was the only person in sixteen who truly mastered the art of always being in airplanes during takeoff, but never being in them by the end of the flight. He had a habit of trading steel for silk.

Mick’s got a fast ‘Vette, a lovely girl, and most a sexy grin. important of all ...

ALPHONSO MEZA JR. Al

Chicago, Illinois 12CSq Mechanical Engineering The dude with the big bird led the 77 parade of luxury cars. He knew what mattered, and Dopey never convinced him otherwise. Fine.

RAYMOND D. MICHAEL JR.

EDWARD R.

MILLER, JR.

Butler, Pennsylvannia

26CSq Behavioral Science Man small.

Why Fall? Skies Call. That’s All. With many fond memories of the USAFA.

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GARY HAROLD

MITTELSTADT Miller-boy Danville, Caifornia

Gary

18CSq Management

Hartford, Wisconsin

08CSq Management

Jimbo knocked heads with the biggest and best of them, but it was a short brunette who sent him falling head over heels. Too bad he

When we do good no one remembers When we do bad no one forgets.

bought a toy car imitation of a real one.

PETER ALAN MOHYLSKY

STEPHEN JAMES MILLER “S. J.”

Orlando, Florida

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

lOSCq

23CSq History, Military

International Affairs

Steve was a stabilizing force during a time of dramatic change at USAFA. His only mistake after four years was to fall victim to the perils of matrimony. Steve and wife will start their career at “Willie”. If he applies himself in the AF as he did at the Academy, he will find many years of success ahead of him.

“If you want to play—you gotta pay” Charter member—CS 23-East Hall Gang. Pete was known for having the most expensive car in the squadron, Porsche 911E. He could always be found at the Bole’s working on his porsche, and he never missed a rally.

JAMES MORRISON MILLIGAN JR. Poon-o

3lCSq Management

It took him 3 long years to find himself, but we’re glad he did in 31. For the trouble he

slithered Jim.

through, we’ll always remember

JOHN HENRY MOL

BRYON MARCUS MILLS General

Moleman

Pinch, West Virginia

Elkhorn, Wisconsin

07CSq

37CSq Engineering Mechanics

General Studies

“With all it’s sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world”

“The gull sees furthest who flies highest” John is a strong individual who believes in

Desiderata

himself. He desires to walk with the greatest, yet never to lose sight of the common things.

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MONTY W. MONTGOMERY

JAMES E. MONAHAN, JR. Mongo Ashland, Ohio

Bizarre

22CSq Organizational Behavior “I came, I 9aw, I conquered”

33CSq

Herculaneum, Missouri American Politics

Mongo came to the Academy, stayed for four

Monty’s

four

years

the

Academy

was

characterized by rolling with the punches,

years and only got burned once.

remaining as lax as possible and jogging to stay ahead. Our befriended token radical will transcend what the AF has to offer and go far.

ROBERT JOHN MONGILLO

DONALD CYRIL MOORE

Bob

Don

Willingbono, New Jersey

Redland, California 15CSq General Studies, Pre-Law

40CSq Behavioral Science

An AF brat from New Jersey, Bob has been on

the Dean’s List for eight semesters. He is

looking forward to pilot training and to Grad school.

No man is an Island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee. —John Donne

main;

RICHARD MCCREA MOORE Rich

San Antonio, Texas

13CSq Aeronautical Engineering

Rich should have been wing commander; he shined his shoes, buffed his floor, corrected

doolies, and told the AOC what he wanted to hear. It wasn’t easy to break these habits, but we all agree: Rich is as ready as anyone to become a normal human again. As a Christian brother, I know Christ lives in people when I look at Rich.

CHRISTOPHER J. MONTALTO

SCOTT LINDSEY MOORE

Monty Chicago, Illinois 15CSq History, Far East Area

General Cedar Rapids, Iowa

3lCSq History

“The Final Frontier”

—Brevity is the soul of wit. Chris is still a civilian at heart—our “man on campus.” Individuality has been his theme, even at the risk of being viewed as “other-worldly.”

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His stereo was 250 watts of AOC magnet, his

personality

Kim magnet.

idling, he’ll be right there.

Keep the B-l

JAMES EDWARD MOSCHGAT Jim

Windber, Pennsylvania

32CSq Political Science “Do it the right way”

Mush is the kind of guy who knows what’s

critical—everything! You won’t always agree with him, but you’ll always respect him. Firm but fair, he’ll be your friend come hell or high water.

DARRELL LEA MORGAN

DOUGLAS LEE MOWERY

Darrell Hacienda Heights, Calif.

Bowie, Maryland

Dugger

40CSq

15CSq

Aeronautics

General Studies

“They shall mount up with wings as eagles.”

Dugger was a starter and a leading scorer on championship “Z” team. He was also a proud member of the “anti” club. If you ever needed him you could always find him in the rack, or locate him in a crowd by looking for someone smiling like Carter or walking like a penguin. our

RONALD GEORGE MORGAN Pops Fairfax, Virginia

23CSq History

WENDEL JOSEPH MSALL, JR. “Slide” Hot Springs, Arkansas

04CSq Basic Sciences

“Blood, Sweat, and Tears.”

Despite frequent bouts with old age, baldness, inflexibility, belligerency, narrow-mindedness, J. B., and another Ron, he proved himself a leader among his peers—A man who always signed in early, never stayed here on weekends, and had no

There once was a man from Hot Springs, Who thought that his Porsche had As they admired his curls,

“not only does he Slide, but he

wings.

sings.”

—David Edgington

mercy for doolies. Let’s hear it for age and

experience.

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DUFF ANTHONY MUIR

EDWARD FRANCIS MURPHY

Muff

Murph

Philadelphia, Penn 15CSq Math, Management “Pm OK, you’re OK” “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of all things, a man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing he cares ...

Schenectady, New York 27CSq Geography Murph’s sugar packet tales kept everyone busy as the names remained the same but the roles changed often.

about more than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature who has no chance of

being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.”

THOMAS PATRICK MULHERN

ROBERT JAMES MURPHY

Tom

Murph Whitehall, Michigan 05CSq

Carpinteria, California 17CSq Mathematics

Always willing to lend a helping hand, Tom’s concern for others is matched by few. He worked hard, played hard but never lost sight of other’s needs.

MICHAEL LEE MULLENNEX

Basic Science

You can tell by Murph’s picture that he was

good looking guy. But Rugby changed that! Now he’s one big mess. a

CRAIG LEE MURRA

Mike

Gecko Mason City, Iowa

Elkin, West Virginia

24CSq

38CSq Applied Math

Basic Science

“I am third” “One life will soon surely pass, only what’s done for Christ will last.” One word describes Mike, “cheerful”, his cheer can be seen twenty-four hours a day. He is a man who has his priorities straight; 1. God, 2. Country, 3. Family.

STEVEN WAYNE MUNGLE Zung St. Charles, Missouri

22CSq Aeronautics

The most gullible “ridge runner” in the wing; Has an affinity for orange ’Vettes and girls who want him for his orange ’Vette.

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faithful

man

with

stained

glass

personality—transparent to show the beauty

of the light that shines from within.

RICHARD DAVID MURRAY, JR. Fury Hampton, Virginia 23CSq Management Dave, alias Salt of the Salt and Pepper combo, is infamous for sleeping in class, but

certainly not for his ability to score in the stock market. He is known for his good taste in classy cars and straight girls. Some day with a few lessons, Salt will learn how to play golf.

PAUL DAMIAN MUSIC

JAMES ALLAN NEUMEISTER

Paul

Mouse

Georgetown, Mass. OlCSq Engineering Science

Tonawanda, New York

3lCSq Aeronautics

Paul has excellent taste in cars, women, and how to have a helluva good time. A great guy who studied too much, but then nobody said it was gonna be easy. EVIL LIVES.

the pink hat, his Mouse: HEY GANG T-shirt, the saddlepack van, a good friend who was always there.

JOSEPH RICHARD MUUS

RICHARD DANA NEWTON

Joe

Newt

Minot, North Dakota

Pawtucket, Rhode Island 32CSq History “Beam me up, Scotty”

07CSq Economics

Joe, from the 1st as a traveling man with D & B, thru his exploits with the women at CSU, the twit could always find something to and we laughed with him, if laugh about. .

not at him.

ERIC KEVIN MYERS Eric

Roanoke, Indiana

04CSq Geography, E.E.

Charter member, USAFA Branch of AA after

leaving the scene of an accident halfway through 1 of 3 Aileron rolls, cited for cruel and unusual punishment to the asphalt, he landed. Original member of that illustrious group, Whales—T Squadron.

BRIAN JOHN NICHELSON Nick * *

Wahoo, Nebraska

llCSq

gjLxhj

History

Brian was born at the wrong place and the wrong time. He would be more at home among the mountain men of yesterday or

with the creations of “Liver-Eatin”’ Johnson or Bilbo the Hobbit. They would make the great companions for this misplaced cadet.

GARY DAVID NAULT

CHARLES H. NICHOLLS

Bogie Cypress, Texas 14CSq

Charlie

Mechanics Yeah, Beat ’em.

International Affairs CHN ’77 Challenge Goals”

Golden, Colorado

2lCSq and

Charlie’s major contribution as a cadet has been his distinguished four year career as an intercollegiate wrestler. Far from being just a jock, however, Charlie has consistently made the Dean’s List for superior academic performance, and has also proven his

competence in performing squadron duties. He possesses a cool-headed presence of mind and a dedication to purpose that will make him a valuable officer in the Air Force. 315

KELLY MICHAEL NICHOLS

JOSEPH BERNARD NIEMEYER

Kelly M

Jose

Niceville, Florida

Richmond, Rhode Island

18CSq Military History

26CSq Biological Sciences

If I can see him I can shoot him down— If I don’t see him he probably saw me first.

“There is a destiny that makes us brothers: None goes his way alone; all that we send into the lives of others, comes back into our own.” Thanks Joe—for all you’ve sent into mine.

TOBIAS COLE NICHOLS

PETER JOHN NIGRO

Toby Seattle, Washington 04CSq

Wop Piscataway, New Jersey 17CSq

Basic Science

Life Science

“A million years from now, what difference will all this have made?” That’s a good question.

Few people possess the self-discipline and desire necessary to succeed in all areas of life’s endeavors. Pete is among the few. Pete is one “helluva” guy.

ROSARIO NICI

MARK ALLEN NIXON

Rosey

Nix

St. Petersberg, Florida

Salem, Indiana

lOCSq

32CSq

Aeronautics, Engineering

Aeronautics

Science

Anytime anyone needed a hand, Rosey was Rosey was tough as nails in the boxing ring. there. Not to be taken lightly however,

DAVID CLARENCE NIELSEN Clarence

Independence, Iowa 28CSq Economics, Management

Our squadron “economy drinker,” Clarence always seemed to find a new true love each Friday. And of course Tuesdays were reserved for Pappy Boyington. Good luck to the IP who gives Dave his spin demonstra-

tion!

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DONALD DUANE NOVOTNY Dewey Gillette, Wyoming 26CSq Organizational Management An effervescent character with

unquenchable

optimism; truly the driving force behind the

legend of “little Johnny Spicer.”

VICTOR LEE NUTT III Vito

Texarkana, Arkansas

14CSq Geography

JEFFREY JOHN OLINGER Oly Minneapolis, Minnesota 28CSq Electrical Engineering

“Matthew 24:36-44” Drum and

Boondoggle boy was his second

nickname, but that’s not how Vito got his great fame. In cobra 14, one thing not rare, Good ole Vic had his share of Hair!

Why did all the girls from Minnesota flock to Aspen? It’s the water, Oly claimed. I guess that explains how somebody could go to Aspen every weekend and still be a beginner, on the slopes of course. Oh yeah, by the way, know anybody who wants to buy' a good set of used tires?

MICHAEL ROY OAKES

EDWARD CARLE OLIVER

Quaker

Ollie

San Antonio, Texas

Walker, Minnesota

14CSq

13CSq Computer Science, Math

Aeronautical Engineering

“lea, Cadet, Class” “Life is not the highest good.” There is nothing I can say about

Ed came to us from the Minnesota frontier with a redneck attitude in one hand and a deep sense of compassion in the other.

Quaker

which would mean as much as it meant for all of us to know him. He always met you with a smile and a warm handshake, and left with you realizing how lucky you were to have him as a friend. As an officer there will be none finer for there is not a finer person on earth than Quake.

MICHAEL JAMES OELRICH

Creative, energetic, and a champion at heart, Ollie will walk among many men; but few will stand as tall.

TIMOTHY ABEL OLIVER Tim

Jacksonville, N.C.

37CSq Military History

Noteable sayings, “Le Cat Black,” “Gotta Call Gail,” and “Every dance is a slow dance.” Mike found love in the snows of Yellowstone; he is strictly low profile but his performance is excellent.

DALE KENT OLINGER

Timmo was always on his toes as a doolie in

“35”, shouldered a history major, bought a ’66 Vette and retired as a first classman. He ruled the foos table (nik, nik) and mastered tight economics.

JOHN DENNIS O’MALLEY

Dale

J. D. Wichita Falls, Texas

Lakewood, Colorado

lOCSq Physics “Without our love the world would not exist.” Dale was one of the lucky ones who got to change squadrons twice. It was lucky for CS-10 though when he came here in his second class year. He has been a big help to ten and a good friend to all who need it.

09CSq Mechanical Engineering

With a heart as big as Texas and moods like Colorado weather this soft spoken Texan is

fast, neat, small, friendly, good, good, and a true friend. Good Luck coach

could you

turn it up?

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JOHN KEVIN O’MARA

STEVEN RICHARD OSBORNE Oz

Ka.'t Meadow, New York

Reno, Nevada

40CSq History

Jack was a nut!!! He loved this place to tears. He always tried to be funny and make people smile. The joy that he got from hearing people laugh gave him a glow that nothing could dim.

“With God’s help, Life is what you make it.” Bones has experienced a lot in his life, he has

JOHN CHARLES O’NEILL

RICHARD NEAL OSGOOD

done things many of us don’t have the guts to even try. But his dreams are even higher and I don’t think that he’ll ever stop reaching.

O West Covina, California

Boise, Idaho

03CSq

28CSq

Behavioral Science

Astronautic Engineering,

Controls

“O” was known as the concerned one and was also noted for his quick temper. I was his best friend and I didn’t even like him.

I was born—am presently living—and will probably die in the future. “Give me a girl with a streamlined tail and trim landing gear”

STEPHEN WILLIAM OPEL

DEVIN P. O’SHAUGHNESSY 0

Haddonfield, N.J.

14CSq Management Ope’s easy-going attitude and generosity is easily seen by the fact that he offered his classmates the pick of his litter.

“O” came within about 2 hours of quitting. But since then he has proven that once he’s convinced in his own mind that it’s the right way to go, there is nothing he cannot do. His potential for success is unlimited.

GILBERT MELVIN OPP, JR.

KENNETH MILTON PAGE

GLOP

Stub

Widefield, Colorado

Kaysville, Utah 39CSq Management “All things must pass.”

15CSq Civil Engineering

From

party rep

3rd

classman

Squadron Commander and Wing Staffer as a firstie, Gil rode the coattails of his successful

parties to the top—the way it should be done.

Now the darkness only stays at night time In the morning it will fade away

Daylight is good at arriving at the right time. No it’s not always going to be this grey .

All things must pass

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WILLIAM JOSEPH PALANICA

JOHN TILLA PARISH III John Boy De Funiak Springs, Florida

Plainfield, Indiana

14CSq Engineering Science Bill, the resident expert on Star Trek, aspires to the job of Captain Kirk, and based on his

outstanding four years here at the Starbase, he just may do it. The only question remaining is, “Will he ever satisfy the

If I had a nickel for every woman who’s loved me in my life, I’d be the World Bank’s assistant

janitor, and all I’d worry about would be going home.

mirror?”

DOUGLAS VERNE PALMER

THOMAS GARY PARKER T. G.

Sacramento, California ° 7CS q

Aeronautics

iti

Behavioral Science “The Black Flame, T. G. A terror

doolies Reads CRC tables “Hell Table” commandant Sleeps in Alpha Cries at retreat ceremony Into the Takes notes in MS Wants to system be an AOC someday .

Parker”

“Emdotinequalsemdotout” .

Klondike

Calgary, Alberta 13CSq

On April of 1976, Iowa residents saw what they thought at first was a freak, but in reality it was the great Drake Champion (T.G.)

“Black Streak”

WADE ALAN PARKER Wade

Colorado Springs, Colorado 09CSq Engineering Sciences “Duty, Honor, Country”

Persistent, frustrated by failure, and content with

accomplishment

and

the

mountainmen

Qualities of Wade’s he admires.

Good

Luck Pappy!!!

MICHAEL PETER PAQUETTE

WILLIAM A. PARKER JR.

Mike

Pork

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Titusville, Florida

27CSq Engineering Science

23CSq

Mike has been active all four years at the

Academy with the intercollegiate swimming team. He participated as a diver on the squad. He has also been active all four years with the CAFPOW club, and served as the club’s

Pre Med

The very first

thing he would do in the morning would be to comb his hair.

Afterwards he would step back and say “What a stud I am.”

president his first class year. “I JOHN 5:13”

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GEORGE SEELEY PATTERSON

BRUCE WAYNE PENNINGTON

Bagman

Penn

Farmers Branch, Texas

Dallas, Texas

35CSq Civil Engineering

Behavioral Science

What’s tall, skinny and carries 10 books to class each morning? That’s right, it’s George Patterson, C.E. major. George still finds time,

though to be one of the boys and is a true

25CSq

boy who likes a good practical joke, His especially when its on somebody else mind is definitely shot A friend to everyone except authority. .

...

friend to all.

JEFFREY ALTON PERKINS

ROBERT T. PATTERSON

Perk Monster Fair Oaks, California

Bob New Castle, Pennsylvania

12CSq

29CSq Engineering Mechanics “Sic Semper Tyrannis”

Area Studies History

A quick wit and a dirty room combined with a keen sense of competition and an intensive

feeling for the critical, marked his stay here he went from the top to the bottomseveral times. as

MARK DENYER PERODEAU

WILLIAM HOWARD PATTISON Bill

Mark

Carmel, Indiana

Farmington, Connecticut lOCSq Civil Engineering “Nobody said it would be easy”

2lCSq Military History

After

swearing

off

gambling

due to the

expertise of an Italian pygmie from the Bronx, Mark became a master of lighter fluid and was known to some as “Bazooka”. The only 1° with ‘ZOOMIE’ license plates.

ROGER STEVEN PAULSON Rog Sumner, Washington 16CSq General Studies “Live and let die”

RICHARD E. PERRAUT JR. Rick

Cynthiana, Kentucky 37CSq Engineering Mechanics “Makin’ It”

Rog is a person of great intensity, putting all of his ability into anything he tries. Success is almost always the result of this ability. Given this characteristic, along with the help of his wife to be, Kathy, there is no doubt that he will go very far indeed.

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VAN EMMET PERRY Van

Columbus, Indiana 19CSq Pre Med

STANTON BORG PETERSON Borg Denver, Colorado 20CSq Management

“Be ever faithful and true”

The world’s best roommate. A man with no first name; a man of few words and brilliant intellect.

The

“Billy Goat” is a man of many Neither Hill, Hether, or Dale

mountains.

could stop his climbs

BURNETT W. PETERS III Bernie

Hampton, Virginia

22CSq General Studies

Bernie, alias “Pepper” of the “Salt and Pepper” team, has realized the direction of his potential. He was a stout performer on the Dean’s List (the other one) and knew how to waste time

better than most. This didn’t

hamper his desire to explore new worlds, mainly those of the opposite sex.

STEPHEN GEORGE PETERS

RICHARD JOHN PIALET

Pete

Croghan, New York llCSq Engineering Sciences

Colorado Springs, Colorado General Studies “God’s love is life”

With the mixture of Canadian Club and Bud (which he owns half interest), Steve could be found almost any weekend eyeing the legs at the Sheraton. Of course he is not as Cranish as the others we knew. He also can take any amount of pain dished out about the turkey on his hood. Keep on flying Stevie.

Lemme see. Rick Pialet, Rick and Martha Rick and Mah-tha. Blue decaled Trans .

Am. Beer.

Tanglewood 312 and the Three

Musketeers. D’Artagnon. Good times, Good

times.

STEVEN R. PETERSEN

BRADFORD LEE PICKENS

Steve

Pick

Northbrook, Illinois

Lakeville, Minnesota

lOCSq Engineering Sciences

03CSq Basic Science

“It is better to rule in Hell than to serve in Heaven.”

-Milton

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KENNETH H. PLEASANTC

ALLEN C. PIERSON JR. Big A1 South Holland, Illinois

04CSq Economics

Sackley Newark, Delaware 35CSq Geography He’s never one to love ’em and leave ’em; they tend to leave him first. A better friend you

couldn’t ask for. Corvettes forever!, Datsun Pickup Truck.

WILLIAM TRAVIS PLUMLEY

FRANCISCO PINEIRO JR. Frank

Travis

Bronx, New York

Anchorage, Alaska 24CSq Psychology, Management

3lCSq Management

Frank enhanced the personality of the Grim Reaper Squadron. Remembered by most of ’77 for his participation at the Ring Dining

In, his sincerity and love of the Air Force should inspire many in years to come. “My goal is to survive, my objective is to do

For Travis, beauty is more than skin deep, but not by much. Travis was a fantastic safety officer—his lifestyle makes Evil Knievel look paranoid. He’s also a great believer in the delegation of responsibility.

it happily.”

PAUL EDWARD PIROG F.F.

Pud

Novi, Michigan

Cleveland, Ohio

09CSq Biological Sciences

39CSq

“Was it worth it?”

“Philippians, 4:13”

Paul could be happy with a (1) at

(2)

DAVID ALLEN PODOLNY

Mechanics

In hand

(1) a. Beer

(2) a. Red Rocks

Bug

b. Deckers

M.A./C.R.

c. Wayne’s Van Anatomy Flash d. Regency Inn

Card

ROBERT DUNCAN PORTER Boda Prior Lakes, Minnesota

06CSq Psychology, Management “C’est la vie” Boda’s a really clean dude who’s

got that rare

ability to get along with just about anyone while pursuing his favorite pastimes; wine, ’wiches, and wenches.

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TERENCE WAYNE POSLUSZNY

THOMAS JOSEPH QUELLY

Poz

T. J.

Grand Island, New York

Warren, New Jersey

13CSq

05CSq Chemistry

Economics

Poz

was

straight “money man,”

very

concerned about his interest in the stock market and somewhat less about his econ major. He enjoyed being a “careless” bachelor for 21/2 years until he got his automatic transmission “formula” and his lovely “wife”.

Nobody saw much of Poz after that.

His girlfriend probably thinks that T. J.works so hard and late at night because of her loving letters and sensuous phone calls. And everyone else

probably thinks that he can

stay up so late at night because of all the cold cokes and hot tea he drinks. But the real reason is that short people need less sleep,

and no one is shorter than T. J.

CHARLES JOSEPH PRECOURT

JAY RICHARD QUINTON

Charly

Quint Hayworth, Illinois 07CSq General Engineering “’77 Marble Strip”

Hudson, Massachusetts

12CSq Aeronautical Engineering “C’est la vie”

He is very dedicated to the military. At times he gets lost in the clouds of the old farm, but he will be an outstanding pilot. His main dream is to fly. It took him 3 years to “break” the ice with the ladies in Colorado.

LAWRENCE HUGH PRUSS

WILLIAM MORRILL RAMSAY

Larry

Rams

Los Angeles, California

Brewster, Mass

34CSq Physical Geography

35CSq Aeronautics

“Apathy” “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God.”

Philippians 4:6

STEVEN JAMES QUAN

RICHARD A. RASMUSSEN

Quando Castro Valley, California 08CSq Civil Engineering

Long Beach, California 18CSq History

Live for today, for there may be no tomorrow.

Ras

Starsky without Hutch is like salt without pepper; the battles we’ve faced will keep us together.

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ERIC AVRON REFFETT

MONROE JOSE RATCHFORD

Reefer

Ratch Whiteman AFB, Missouri

Georgetown, Ohio 2lCSq

36CSq History

Management

“Thanks Maw & Dad” Over From God.

PrePrep

graduation—Thanks

his

developed

at the Academy, Eric admirable list of priorities;

years an

studying. disciplined regime, he has developed a goal, which he often voices with Rita, flying, sleeping, eating

From a

this

loud and thunderous, “I want F-4’s”.

JON THOMAS REILMAN Buns East Point, Georgia

19CSq Behavioral Science

He’s got a nose that won’t quit And they call hem a zit He’ll impress you with wit If you take time and sit I know him. I’m twit.

EDWARD GENE REDMON

DAVID LEWIS REIN

Geno

Dave

Billings, Montana 14CSq

Leonia, New Jersey

35CSq Civil Engineering

International Affairs

I’m from Montana where the men are men and the sheep are nervous.

The guy’s an artist and a thinker in all things,

but he’s such a fanatic about it! He’s going to lead a miserable life.

JOHN DAVID REED

DAVID ALLEN REINER

Deedle San Jose, California

Dog Richfield, Minnesota OlCSq Organizational Behavior

llCSq Management “Get in or Go in”

Sometimes I think: Well?? times, I just don’t know!

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MICHAEL FLOYD REYNOLDS

GEORGE PHILLIP REINER

Jeep Kirkland, Washington 32CSq History Area

Watertown, Wisconsin

35CSq Civil Engineering

Once a dirt man always a dirt man. He becomes very irate when he gets an A- or if you are a doolie or third rate.

Out of the woods of the Pacific Northwest, the man they called “Jeep.” He and friend Trooper would drive their 280’s, each week up to Lo-Hi, to get all the ladies. came

JEFFREY A. REMINGTON

RUSSELL JAMES RHEW

Semi

39CSq

Kanga Key Biscayne, Florida 06CSq

Civil Engineering

Mechanics

Semi, better known as the “Bent Nail” by all his beloved tracksters, will go through eternity with them as the “Piano Man” (not cause he played but he was forever carrying them on his back).

Despite his humble beginning as a 98 pound weaking from Key Biscayne, Russ has

Vinton, California

blossomed

into

refined

man

young

ROBERTUS C. N. REMKES

WILLIAM EARL RHODEN

Dutch

Rhodie

Ogden, Utah lOCSq History

08CSq

Metairie, Louisiana Electrical Engineering

Dutch wears a ring in which is written, “Makin’ Friends,” and it is very appropriate in fact, Dutch has so many friends he doesn’t even know half of them. Dutch had a sense of humor that wouldn’t quit, despite all our efforts to stifle it. .

impeccable taste and style. Da’ kids got klass. “Nothing is to be expcted, except by labor.”

The only person I know who is more dainty with his car than any girl. However, he is a

great guy.

JEFFERY LEE RICHARDSON Puff

Hanford, California

12CSq Computer Science

Four years Some good times some bad times. There was a lot that was learned; there’s a lot to be learned a long time. .

...

“Yamakhamayep! The only way to fly.”

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PHILIP ANDREW RICHMOND

MARK RIVAS

Phil

Bud

Long Beach, California 14CSq

34CSq

Hempstead, New York

International Affairs

Electrical Engineering

“Serenity, Courage, Wisdom, A subtle humor, a stairway to heaven, and a love of acid rock rubs many the wrong way. But Phil’s gentle human understanding and unlimited generosity have always managed to get him out of adversity. Besides, he’s big! He’s a friend for few, but a friend that’s true. “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.”

NORMAN RICHARD RIEGSECKER JR.

Mark is as fine as a person can be. He waited long, long time to get his Z, but because of a small mistake, he had to wait even longer to a

get it as a firstie.

TYRIE RANDALL ROBBINS

Old Man West Palm Beach, Florida

Ty Chesterton, Indiana 02CSq

07CSq

Basic Sciences

General Studies “I’ve only begun”

Strong willed

and very dedicated. Very concerned about the quality of officers who graduate from the academy. He should have remained single and purchased a much louder alarm clock! He is still looking for the fountain of youth!

RICHARD LEWIS RING JR

Cadet Robbins, known for his dedication and hard work, should make a fine officer and leader.

JAMES DAVID ROBERGE JR.

Rick

Jimmy Burlington, Connecticut 23CSq History

Hampton, Virginia

24CSq Computer Science, Math

“Who would believe it?” Rick’s always been a sucker for a pretty face. His love life makes the soap operas look real. Rick is the first man in academy history to be recruited for foosball.

Jim is the only one I know who could get into an

argument with J. B. and

come

out as

merely an idiot. Although Arlene took up most of his time, he was still able to pull an isolated tour with the bogies. He is the only firstie that I know of who wears a dress and is proud of it.

DAVID E. RIPPETOE III

Rip Tampa, Florida 20CSq Mechanics

Jack of all trades, a man of all seasons, the “Ripper” must have inherited his studliness from his B. G. father.

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GREGORY H. ROBINSON Robbie

Spokane, Washington 13CSq Geography When asked to comment on his cadet career, he replied, “Yesterday is dead and

gone.”

VERNON L. ROBINSON III

WILLIAM HENRY ROHLMAN Kenosha, Wisconsin

Robbie Los Angeles, California

39CSq Mechanical Engineering

34CSq History

Photographic expression is the ultimate form of beauty.

Bill never could stand defeat. A 3.8 double major, humor and common sense were his

greatest assets. Sometimes one to question “why”, he came as Bill Rohlman, left as Bill Rohlman; destined to be successful, forever to be himself. “In my heart, there is but one true love.”

HORST ALFRED ROEHLER

JOHN KEVIN ROLL

Horst

“Tootsie”

Chino, Caifornia

Tulsa, Oklahoma

33CSq

08CSq

Mechanics

Aeronautics

My home, my country, my life.

Variety is the spice of life.

If Horst flies real airplanes like he flies model airplanes, he’ll be a fighter jock for sure. He is the best flyer in the model engineering club. I only wish he’d do some studying now and

“All of the animals except man know that the

principle business

of life

is to

enjoy it.”

-Samuel Butler

then.

MICHAEL RAYMOND ROGERS

DAVID MICHAEL ROMEO

Space Evergreen, Colorado 37CSq

Alpha San Diego, California 05CSq Economics, Management

Life Science

Mick is a truly unique individual

“the final

frontier.”

Founder of the financial consulting firm -H. L. and Alpha Inc. He can be found on the phone with his broker or searching the Wall Street Journal for yesterday’s “closing

prices”.

REX LANE ROGERS Rex

BARNEY WARREN ROSS Barney Northridge, California 05CSq Computer Science

Eustis, Florida

08CSq Organizational Behavior “He that leaveth nothing to chance will do few things ill, but he will do very few things

great.” -John D. McDonald

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RANDY GALE ROTHE

JIMMY STEVEN RUNER

“Freddie”

Face

Denver, Colorado

Bruce, Mississippi

22CSq History-West European

19SCq Economics, Management

Randy was the only day student at the Academy who commuted from Denver. Seriously though, Randy’s unique lifestyle and attitude toward life was refreshing for all

“To wonder is to begin to understand”

who knew him.

ROBERT ROY RUDOLPH

SAM CAPPS RUPE

“Rudy” Merriville, Indiana 05CSq

Ho-Jon Fort Worth, Texas

36CSq History-Far East

Aeronautics

Athletic Scholarships from other universities

“It’s a ‘slanted’ world”

not

enough to keep Rudy from this place. His “lights out” and greeting of “Bob Rudolph, Air Force”, are well remembered. After graduation, Rudy will marry a home state princess and will pursue his goal of becoming a fighter pilot. were

MICHAEL RUGGIERO

ERWIN L. RUPERT II

Rugger Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 40SCq General Engineering “Illegitimi Non Carborundum”

Rupe Sarasota, Florida 34CSq Pre-Med “The Wing Will March”

Rugger will always be remembered as the bright spot in a black day. A friend to all who knew him and a good one at that.

He played along for two years before realizing that his greatest sense of duty should be towards his friends and himself.

BERTON BENJAMIN RUND

MARK ALLEN RUSHFELDT

Bert

Mark

Pesotum, Illinois 23CSq

Webster, North Dakota 37CSq

Geography “Mustang Grad” This

General Studies

farmboy, a product of the Air Force,

spent all his time here trying to get back in. He was a listening ear and a good friend. He was the best on rings but it was his girl back home who got the best of rings. Hey Bert, how

did you get interview?

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Wing

Staff without

Mark never did get into studying because he couldn’t major in skiing. He tried to keep a low profile but was unable (his hair was the talk of the

neighborhood). As far as vehicles are concerned, he has been noted for the rather unique machinery he possesses.

ROBERT LEE RUSSEL JR. Bob

Colorado Springs, Colorado

34CSq Electrical Engineering “Jesus Christ is Lord” A little space oriented, Bob always tries his

best at whatever he is doing. When he is not in orbit he is a very complete human being. He will someday become a very good

engineer.

GENE MARK RUTAN Root Clark Lake, Michigan

32CSq Civil Engineering “You can’t push a rope”

EDWARD JAMES RYDER Easy Tulsa, Oklahoma

14CSq Electrical Engineering

Rooty came to USAFA with an intense desire wingman, spent a lot of time covering everyone’s tail. If Root was

When not jumping out of airplanes, Ed was always around to lend humor to a dull day. He

on your side you couldn’t lose. With a wit that

support and friendship. Easy was there when

would

you needed him.

to fly and, like a good

put Rickies to shame, he will be remembered as a friend who would never turn his back when a guy needed help.

was

the kind of guy you could depend on for

MICHAEL SEAN SEAMUS

LOWELL THOMAS SAMPLES

RYAN LT

Quincy, Missouri 38CSq

Rhino

Memphis, Tennessee 30CSq Cultural Geography

Basic Sciences

Spends more time either in the hospital or playing foos than anything else. Mike is truly one of the a real

1973, he approached

drink

a fire hydrant to professionalism and academic

excellence.

best, in what, I don’t know but he’s

His

thirst

was

than

quenched.

friendly guy. Just ask him. A brother in

every sense of the word. “The way you grow tall is by stooping over to

help someone else.”

Bill Wafer

ROBERT CHARLES RYAN

JAMES SCOTT SAMPSON

Bob Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ashland, Kentucky

36CSq

04CSq

International Affairs

General Engineering

Scotty

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THOMAS MARTIN SAPP “Wittle Tommy” Chicago, Illinois

24CSq Behavioral Science

RANDALL KENNETH SCHAEFER Randy Greenfield, Wisconsin 33CSq Pre-Med

Tom starts out knowing everything and works backwards until he’s ready for a G. R. He’s 24’s resident hoodlum gone straight. -

“Dream the Impossible Dream” No

one

but the

Randy’s friendly,

Gyrene found fault with easy going personality.

Tom was a great influence on his roommates;

Dedicated to a life of service to others as the

they are all gone now.

who says “Cough please”, Randy will make a fine doctor if his Jag ever gets him to man

the hospital.

ROBERT RENO SARNOSKI Savage Sarno Windsor, Connecticut Basic Sciences

Rob was a man of great concerns here at the

Academy: Nannette, locking the door, and being early. Rob’s a man of stern bearing whose goal and attributes will carry him far. He’s most likely to succeed and bear stars on his shoulders.

ROLAND MARK SASSCER

JOHN DAVID SCHAUFFERT

Sass

Mr. Bad

Jacksonville, Florida

Queens, New York 20CSq History

25CSq Mechanical Engineering “His kingdom first”

Operated CS-25 for two straight go-arounds Sgt and OPS Officer. He was the man

as OPS

His temperament is such that people never him twice.

cross

behind the scenes at all functions. Led the’76 version Lacrosse team to a 6-1-1 record.

MICHAEL WILLIAM SASSE Sass

Bob

Newark, New Jersey

Downey, California 17CSq

15CSq Management Sass, or Bond, James Bond, always strived to obtain that extra touch of class. Only the future will tell whether or not he reaches his great aspirations, especially if he wimps and gets married.

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ROBERT PAUL SCHIERMEYER

Basic Sciences

Forgetting what lies behind, Bob presses on toward the goal of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus, and he also met Julie. What more could he ask for?

DAVID EUGENE SCHMITZ

RICHARD DAVID SCHIKORA Rick

Schmitty

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Denver, Colorado

26CSq Physical Geography

02CSq Mechanics

Schmitty, alias R. Hood, a member of the golf team, hits the ball in the woods so much he is on a first name basis with the deer.

THOMAS CHARLES SCHIPPER

MICHAEL BRENT SCHOBER

“Ship”

Mike

Cincinnati, Ohio

Glendora, California

36CSq

39CSq

Civil Engineering

Mathematics “It ain’t critical!”

MICHAEL R. SCHLEGEL “Schlegs” Osseo, Minnesota 19CSq Management

SCOTT BRIAN SCHOFIELD

Scotty Redlands, California

02CSq History

“Your Mother Called”

The foos/tube man. His best friend was Rich Man, Poor Man. Who else could be written up for a class 10 CDB because of the weather?

“The only man who never makes mistakes is the

man

who

never

does

anything.”

Roosevelt

Maybe that’s why I know Scotty to make many

mistakes.

His

favorite

quote is:

“Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.” Robert Heinlien “Live with passion living.” -S. Schofield -

...

DANIEL FREDERICK SCHMID

\~I If there

ever

NICHOLS WELLS SCHOVILLE

“Rabbit” Shelby, Nebraska

Viola, Wisconsin

27SCq

OlCSq

Astronautics “Life is your adventure”

Economics, Management

was

modern

you aren’t really

Nick

“Jeremiah

Johnson”, his name would be Dan Schmid, a man who’s love for the land and mountains is

surpassed only by his beliefs and convictions and his love for flying.

Smart, fair and kinda quiet Now and then a real riot, Give him trouble, best be leavin’ He don’t get mad, he just get even.

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ALEXANDER D. SCHRAMM Alex

Syosset, New York lOCSq Area Studies History

Your questions are much more revealing about yourself than my answers would be about me.

STEPHEN R. SCHWALBE Digger Duke Long Beach, California 02CSq International Affairs

Surely one of the more politically ambitious people in our class, Steve will undoubtedly become a future Secretary of State and covertly run the world like he did the Wing.

KARL EMIL SCHRICKER Slick

Stony Brook, New York 31CSq Management, Computer

MARK W. SCHWENDEMAN

Schwendy Sarasota, Florida

OlSCq Economics

Science “Sworn to fun, loyal to none” There was a cadet named Schwendy

From the fourth quarter to double digits and nearly back again, Slick always kept the faith- sworn to fun and loyal to none, but

someday

Who ran whether sunny, rainy or windy One day running freely He made it to Greeley, And found the “girl

for

Me”, claims

Schwendy.

MARK DENNIS SCHUBERT

DAVID JON SCOTT

Schubes

Chode

Torrance, California

Spirit Lake, Iowa 33CSq General Engineering

35CSq Physical Geography Oh yes, Schubes, our perennial cynic. With a quip on every topic, his talent and sense of humor were quickly recognized and appreciated. The Bi-C boys were especially fond of our classmate, who exhibited his own

A corn brother and one of the four

brand of rapport.

PAUL EARL SCHUTT

-ft Mr

miB

“Schutty” Alexandria, Virginia 08CSq Civil Engineering “Hang in there Baby”

Keep Charging and Smile.

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horsemen,

Chode is destined to go far in the heavy equipment business. Co-founder of the Williamson syndrome.

LYNNE MONET SCOTT Lynn Scottdale, Pennyslvania 16CSq

Organizational Behavior

1 Lynn spent most of his time and money flouting. His flouting triumps usually occured in court where he was squashed once while riding a check.

RICHARD HENRY SEARLE JR. Rick

Kingsville, Texas 37CSq Basic Sciences

JOSEPH LEE SELF Joe Fort Walton Beach, Florida

2lCSq Organizational Behavior “Find the Cost of Freedom”

Rick’s observations and opinions of short subjects formed lasting impressions. He was

always fast with his beer, his ‘vette, his and his wit. Rick’s Texas charm could only be matched by his empathy for his fellow man. woman,

KENDALL EUGENE SEARS JR.

MICHAEL DOMINIC SELVA

Moondog

Mike

Healdton, Oklahoma

Lajes Field, Azores Portugal 16CSq History

05CSq Life Science

The

reddest redneck Okie outside of Oklahoma. He can out drink, out smoke and out curse any competition this side of the

Mike seems to enjoy difficult tasks. Not only did he come all the way from the sunny shores of the Azores to this teeming centre of Colorado vacationland, but he stayed. But to describe Mike in one sentence is easy. “Remember the mission.”

Mississippi.

JAMES CHRISTIAN SEAT

EDUARDO SERER

“Chris” Santa Ana, California

Eddie

23CSq

02CSq

Miami, Florida

Electrical Engineering

International Affairs

Possessing a 4.0 GPA in his major, Chris is of the Academy’s brightest cadets and winner of a Gugenheim Scholarship. For entertainment, when he’s not busy driving or chasing girls, Chris builds computers and designs LASER weapons for Systems Command. His first love is his dog “Captain”.

“Que servir en un cielo.”

one

WILLIAM CALLAHM

JOHN CRAIG SEYMOUR

SEIFFERT

Craig Bristol, Tennessee U

£.m

Oceanside, New York

22CSq Aeronautics

Political Science

Bill, frequent visitor of Rocky’s, is one that always enjoys partying. If he’s not partying, he can be found timber-bashing the powder fields. a

Craig is the kind of guy who likes country rock, but hates Spam. He is a devoted member of the Honor Club and is the 22nd

squadron’s token squid. He also drives the fastest go cart in the Wing.

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MARK DAVID SHACKELFORD

VINCENT HAROLD SHARP

Shack

Vinny Agency, Iowa

Richmond, Virginia 34CSq

26CSq

Astronautics

Once came a man from the east, Hoping to conquer Mountain and beast; Loftier thing he’d master later, For now he’s left his flower in Florida to say the least!

MARK DANIEL SHADBEGIAN

Military History “Duty, Honor, Country” came from the temperate climate of Iowa to the tropical climate of Colorado where he spends most of his time wandering around without a shirt in 6 in. of snow. It seems that Vince and General Patton have something in common; they both feel that they were born in the wrong century. Vince has a big warm heart that never quits, even if the girls do not love him.

Vince

RONALD CHARLES SHARPE

Shad

“Sharpie”

Springfield, Massachusetts 26CSq Management

Schentz, Texas

Shad will forever be remembered for his inate

ability to dally by 2200. Though academics wasn’t one of his strong points, he never let a good time escape him. Long live “in room” hockey and TR-6’s.

LARRY DAVID SHAFER Shafe

Muleshoe, Texas

40CSq Financial Management

Larry is the product of a small town and a strong drive. When the chips are down, Shafe is not.

13CSq Management Ron went through the Academy on the five plan. When he arrived he was “Nav” qualified, but due to his diligent eye exercises in the TV room, he is now pilot qualified. “The superior man is Firm in the right way, not merely firm”, Ron is a superior man. year

JON RANDOLPH SHASTEEN Handy Potomac, Maryland 19CSq Mechanics

He dazzled us with his intellect and baffled us with his brilliance, but the whole time we knew he was still a normal person, one of the guys. Scholar during the day, corvette driver at night, good hairs,

good gears, good grades,

check 6, that’s Randy. “Take your best shot and don’t look back.”

RANDALL STEVEN SHARP

Randy Port Orchard, Washington

33CSq Civil Engineering “Spes sibi quisque” Randy was 33rd’s council representative and skiing is his second love. Randy, a real Romeo, has been engaged twice (to the same girl)! He drives the only green MGB in the Wing and is really a co-owner of Mountain Bell. Just ask Machelle.

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DAVID MARTIN SHAW “B. C.”

Scottsdale, Arizona 38CSq Management “Never give an inch!” Dave always knew when to have a good time and when to work. He did both to the fullest extent. His strategy was always “if somebody hits me once, I’m gonna hit him twice and twice as hard.”

LEE LUIS SHAW JR.

JOHN PATRICK SHEEHAN

Lee El Paso, Texas

Jack

38CSq Computer Science

Fairbanks, Alaska

llCSq General Studies “To love thee more dearly” Jack must have been the best singer in the.

Wing. You could hear him practicing at anytime of the day, usually in the showers or whenever you wanted to sleep, singing anything from Jim Croce to the Music Man.

ROBERT LOUIS SHAW

RAYMOND LOUIS SHEEN

Rob

Hound

Overland Park, Kansas

Homeworth, Ohio

02CSq Civil Engineering “1 June 77, life begins!!”

12CSq Engineering Science, Mech

Ray’s only limitation in life is the number of hours in a day. Ray’s vast involvement in life left him little time; however, he could always sacrifice this time in order to help a friend and Mrs. Hound. “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15: 13 -

GARRY MICHAEL SHEPPARD “Shep” Mobile, Alabama

23CSq Management “Halcyon Days” Garry is a masochist; He gets his kicks by running 10 miles a day. He thinks it’s worth it though, because he probably is the best runner at the Academy. After making it through the JB era, Garry has proven that he has the fortitude to be a success at whatever

field he chooses.

JAMES SCOTT SHEDDEN

RODNEY LEE SHRADER

Jim

Rock

Toledo, Ohio 03CSq Organizational Behavior

Nashville, Tennessee

39CSq INTAF, History “Childhood’s End”

Old “ants in the pants” himself, Sheds was the original “Mr. Excited”. A sworn enemy of demon alcohol and cigarettes. He was noted for his support of flight integrity during his

stay in CS 03.

With grey hair and a seldom smile, old Rod still seems to have a little life left. All it takes is a stout chisel to chip away the cold Stone and you’ll find a warm human being beneath. But watch out, give old Rod a cane and he’ll conquer the world.

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ROBERT MONROE SIMMONS

THEODORE V. SHROPSHIRE Boof

Bob

Lancaster, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

23CSQ

40CSq Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Shrop is a “slob,” a “woman,” and a sponge.

In honor of my little brother Tommy: Wet

On Halloween, he put “Brunswick” chest and went as a bowling ball.

birds never fly at night.

his

RICHARD AUGUSTUS SHUTT

STEVEN ANDREW SIMON

Rick

Steve

Hartselle, Alabama

04CSq

Carlisle, Pennsylvania 40CSq

Mechanics

Behavioral Science

It is the distant crack of musketry and the clamor of sabers that beckons me.

ROY YOUNG SIKES

JACOB V. SIMONS JR.

Mac

“V”

Phoenix, Arizona 14CSq Management

Memphis, Tennessee 3lCSq Psychology “So it Goes”

It is easier to get a drink from a fire hydrant, but first you must try to turn it on.

Unlike a lot of us, Jake never forgot the other

side of the story or the other guy trying to make it thru besides himself. Unlike a lot of things, we won’t forget him.

RUBEN DAVID SILVA

JAMES SINGLETERY

Paco

Chubby

Brownsville, Texas

Lackawanna, New York

30CSq Engineering Sciences

32CSq Electrical Engineering “The Competition is Stiff’

This latin lover aspires to be an astronaut, but it seems he’s put a few girls into orbit already (L. A., Tucson, San Antonio, etc.). “Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved”.

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“Chubs” is a man of many talents, always helping with everything from Schrodinger’s equation to sweet potatoe pie. With a never dying grin, he made it easy to see the

difference between friend.

classmate and

true

MARK ALAN SIZEMORE

DAVID EDWARD SLACK

Mark

Dave White Pigeon, Michigan

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

36CSq Civil Engineering

39CSq Aeronautics

true ski bum, Mark can hardly exist between ski seasons. Mark is one of the few “strack” cadets left that is concerned with

military discipline and training.

STEVEN SLATE

DAVID MARTIN SKIVER

“Super” Springfield, Pennsylvania 28CSq Economics, Management

“Skive”

Portville, New York

29CSq Behavioral Science

KIM R. P. SKRINAK

THOMAS KEITH SLATTERY

Shrink

Slats

Marblehead, Ohio 05CSq

Gladstone, New Jersey

General Studies “Thou shall not be found out”

Economics

26CSq

Tom is one cadet that will always persevere. Jill can attest to that. What ever happened to

Kim is a good individual, but I still wouldn’t

let him date my daughter.

that cadet newspaper?

WILLIAM JAMES SKY

RONALD LEE SMALL

Jim

“The Jew”

Arlington, Virginia 35CSq Computer Science

Glenview, Illinois 23CSq Applied Math

“Rom. 5:8; “it’s down’” “A smile is worthless until you give it away.

Jim’s best friend has been “Billy Burroughs”. When he wasn’t down with Billy but up with the wild weasels, his friendship was appreciated by all and his Christian faith an

inspiration.

If you see someone without a smile, give them Ron has gone through many romances and has been in love many times. Yet he stuck by his convictions of bachelorhood til spring semester senior year. I told you.

yours.”

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BRIAN LECKY SMITH

JEFFREY PARKER SMITH

Smitty Sequim, Washington 34CSq Astronautics, Math There once was a Smith from a far, He sowed wild oats like a star; as it turned out they never did sprout, for this Smith was “Lecky” no doubt.

Smitty Martinsville, Virginia

35CSq Chemistry Smitty has been the “competitor” on the squadron. Whether it was intramurals, academics or football, Smitty gave 110%. His commitment to excellence and faith in Jesus will take him a long way.

GREGORY ALBERT SMITH

MICHAEL FRANCIS SMITH

Smitty Lancaster, Pennsylvania 04CSq

“Peanut”

Washington, D. C. 28CSq Management

Political Science

“Amour Fait Tout”

To our squadron Smitty brought a touch of

class, His ’63 Avanti was hard to surpass. And who could beat his manners and dress, All the women were very impressed.

Perfection, falling short of goals, simply being human, brings frustration and despair to the average; but for Mike, his dream, his

determination, and his personal standards for excellence energize and inspire him to see the light and to be a light in the world of darkness.

GREGORY FRANKLIN SMITH

PHILIP PATRICK SMITH

Gibby Steubenville, Ohio 37CSq

Smitty Inglewood, California 40CSq Management

General Studies “A Nickel at a Time”

Phil came here in search of his dream to serve our country and fly the blue skies. Because of his devotion and determination, he is well on

his way to realizing that

hope.

“You only go around once in life

JAMES DAVID SMITH

.”

ROGER LEE SMITH

“J. D.”

Smitty Lynchburg, Virginia 30CSq History

Ocala, Florida

27CSq Engineering Sciences It was real and it was nice, but it wasn’t real nice. “If the min wasn’t good enough, it wouldn’t be the min.”

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Stunted in height, spurned in love, educated

by Jimmy,

it took this modern stonewall socca’s and a rugby ball to maintain his mischismo. “Duty is ours, consequences are God’s”

TERENCE GRAYSON SMITH

SCOTT ALAN SOMMER Scrotch

Terry Portland, Oregon 05CSq

Hudsonville, Michigan

23CSq Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

“Only one life T’will soon be past Only what’s done for Christ will last”

JOSEPH ARTHUR SMUTKO JR.

There is .only one thing in life a person must do; that is die. You have the option with everything else!

ROBERT ROLAND SOUCY II Souce Fair Oaks, California

Smut South River, New Jersey

17CSq History

40CSq Aeronautics

Though Smut spent most of his time on “all nighters” working on areo, his roomo put up with him for 21/2 years. Dinker always had success with the girls, but we could never

In soccer, intramurals, academics military Souce bearing or any other facet of life, gave his all. It makes me proud to claim him .

friend.

as a

figure out what girls liked.

QUAY CARLTON SNYDER JR.

JOHN STEPHEN SOUTHREY

Trooper

John

Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 07CSq

32CSq

Political Science “Seagram’s Seven”

Pre Med

There once was a man from Carlisle, Who could win any girl with a smile, To Lo-Hi he’d go, For many girls he did know, And he’d stay with each one for a while.

THOMAS JEFFREY SOISSON

Scotch and water... A wreck in the morning A terror on the golf course Do as the French people do “Let’s not sign out.” ...

RICHARD MARION SOWERS

Doc Colorado Springs, Colorado

Rick

03CSq

29CSq

Pre-Med

General Studies

“Doc” as he was sometimes called, operated on the parade field during his stay in CS-03. His professional attitude and desire inspired

Warsaw, Illinois

Sand Castles in the Air ...”

-Thoreau

many a cadet to greater heights during 1050 days in formation. A credit to his old squadron, Sois is a prime candidate for the Douglas C. Stewart award for excellence.

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DERRICK BRIAN SPOTT

JON KIMBERLY SPAIN

Rick

Spaino Cincinnati, Ohio 22CSq Computer Science

Denville, New Jersey

04CSq Behavioral Science “Evil Lives!” You have to give Rick credit for not only did he sustain the breakup of Evil 8 in the prime of his career, but he endured the hardships of Buck, and anyone who could live through

Spaino is a skeet shootin’, Porsche drivin’, poor little rich kid who plays with Bill Burroughs every chance he gets. His love for his Porsche is only surpassed by his love for making money.

that has got to be good.

DAVID M. SPANNBAUER

THOMAS B. SPRATT III

Strato

North St. Paul, Minnesota

Miramar, Florida

Management, Economics

Behavioral Science

12CSq

Strato always has something to say and has always said it. Jumping is his hobby-he’ll die before he quits.

STEVEN CHARLES SPIES

STANLEY DRAKE SPRINKEL

Steve Grove City, Ohio

Sprink Colorado Springs, Colorado

03CSq

16CSq

Behavioral Science

International Affairs

Remember, only

you

can

determine what

Stan is a man for diversified interests. He was

meaning your life shall have, so love with all your heart, laugh loud and long, worth and

weep when

sorrow

only the resident ski bum of 16th squadron, but the Vette-man and proprieter of an exclusive club for the discerning cadet, not

overwhelms you, and be

true to your own beliefs. Live long and happy,

Stan’s Bar and Grill. His transition from hyper Third classman to a kiss-off Firstie will

farewell.

remain an inspiration to us all.

CHARLES ROBERT SPITLER Chuck

Mike

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Doylestown, Ohio 29CSq

28CSq Engineering Science

“Soaring

MICHAEL ALLEN STANLEY

Get High and Stay High!”

General Studies

“Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what is right.”

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RODNEY ROBERT STAPONSKI

DALLAS K. STEPHENS

Rod Kansas City, Kansas

Kirk

33CSq

24CSq Psychology, Management

Denver, Colorado

Civil Engineering “For those who dare”

Kirk is so efficient its a wonder he ever gets

anything done. He’ll study for 15 minutes and then dance all night to reward himself. With headphones on his head and scratch-pads on his feet, he makes a fantastic buffer.

JAMES JENSEN STAVA

RONALD LEE STEVENS

Jim

Ron

Annapolis, Maryland 02CSq

30CSq

Humanities

“Pretty Boy” Has his way with the women. Never drinks or

plays poker.

Phoenix, Arizona Basic Science “Life’s Like That!”

Ours was the last of the tradition. Keep breakin’ for the Falcon. And don’t ever try to do so many things with so little time. 1-25 at 110 mph?

MARK ALAN STEGELMAN

STEVEN EDWARD STOKES

Stegs Casper, Wyoming 03CSq

The great white Guppy

International Affairs

Electrical Engineering

Merriam, Kansas

12CSq

“We have done so much for so long with so

Cadet Stokes was a model cadet, he often modeled as a battleship. Steve was a super

little, we are now qualified to do anything with nothing.”

guy though, and acted as an inspiration for all

of us.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who

has faith. Romans 1:16”

DAVID JOHN STEPHAN Jose Rancho Cordova, California

15CSq Astronautics

Jose is an Astro major who would love to fly the Space Shuttle, but will settle for an F-15 or F-16 first. He’s been active in the soaring program and private aviation, notable for such feats as Summer Soaring Squadron

Commander and Inverted Stalls. He came on too hard

once

and got

JONATHAN SVEN STOLSON Jon

Conneaut, Ohio 35CSq Management, Accounting Jon, or “Booboo” as he is sometimes called, hails from Ohio and is engaged to a pretty girl in the Springs; but he lives both facts down

by being a real great guy. P.S. He uses a table knife for a sabre, all others are too big.

ring in his nose,

bye-bye Cindy.

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HARLEY RAY STONE Hard Guy Dexter, New Mexico

Magnum Plymouth, Michigan

OlCSq

18CSq Geography

Political Science

“Hard Guy” defines this guy as hyper But when it conies to girls, he’s still wearing a

JEFFREY ALLYN STRINGHAM

diaper.

Smith without Wesson is like black without white; No matter what happens we’ll always be tight.

deep inner spirit keeps him going every day. While Academics and his Camaro keep him on

his way.

“You never really live until you die (to your

selfish motives and desires)”

GLENN CHARLES STOW Glenn

Prague, Oklahoma llCSq Electrical Engineering

RALPH ERIC STRONG Ralph Woodland, California

29CSq Electrical Engineering “1 June 1977”

If Glenn had a better personality, he might

As CIC and only pilot for the balloon club,

have better friends than me.

Ralph has taken so much TDY that for awhile it was thought that he would be assigned to Albuquerque and come back TDY for classes.

MICHAEL W. STREVELL

Aik

BRIAN ALBERT SUDDY

Mike

Suds

Naperville, Illinois 32CSq

Verzie, Maine

Electrical Engineering

Basic Sciences

A classmate interested in

28CSq

AtA

everything from

backpacking to electronic circuits.

RONALD FREDERICK STRICH

ROGER PAUL SUNDQUIST

Ronald

“Sunny”

Hebron, Kentucky 34CSq

Altoona, Wisconsin

Computer Science “It wasn’t critical”

15CSq Management “Everything is relative.” Sunny will never be caught in a flood unprepared-he’s always got his high water trou with him when he goes off base. He’s

very

athletic

and

has

been

the

star

quarterback on the squadron football team for the last several years. Lately, Sunny has

been

spending his time cruising in a big yellow van that belongs to a-“Good Friend”!

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DAVID ERIC SWANSON

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DAVID DENNIS SWIGER

Swanee

Dave

Carmichael, California

Mineral Wells, Texas

02CSq Geography

39CSq History

After four years, the Captain came to realize

that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. “A motion to adjourn is always in order.” -Heinlein

JOHN FREDERICK SWARTZ

While at the Academy, Dave became quite a connoiseur in quite a few areas like whiskey,

bourbon, gin, vodka, and Yukon Jack, with the guidance of Rhonda (and no doubt he will get it). Dave is well on his way to becoming another Patton. Toot Toot.

FRANCIS THOMAS SZALEJKO “Sal”

Petrolia, Pennsylvania

Fred to many, Ferd to some, and Jawhn to a very special few. A great guy with a carmel sweet future and a T-Bird built in his room.

Good luck, Dr. Ferd.

RONALD GENE SWEAT

ita

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 09CSq Engineering Science

Sally, the “Heartbreak Kid”, will never lose his affinity for Wade’s Pancake House. His yellow Formula never made it to Greely, but he would gladly share the couch with a Holly Sugar packet!

ANDREW JOSEPH SZKOTAK —

Ron

Sko

Sandersville, Georgia 08CSq

Syracuse, New York

General Studies “It’s not critical.”

llCSq Computer Science

Despite continued rumors to the countrary, Andy keeps on telling us that he really didn’t get married until after graduation. If Andy lives up to only half his aspirations, he’ll be millionare by age 30, with conrolling interest in ITT. At any rate, the way he

pinches pennies, he’ll be richer than most of us.

DOUGLAS KEITH SWIFT

ANDREW PETER TAWNEY

Doug

The “Cisco” Kid

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Albuquerque, New Mexico 03CSq History

39CSq Astronautical Engineering “In God” He came, he saw, and he made it. Doug passed through with sincerity, consideration, determination and a corvette. Hopefully, Doug will be able to make it through his future with the helped him here.

same

characteristics that

It’s easy to smile when your ship comes in, and your friends all love you a lot. But the man who is brave is the man who can smile when his shorts creep up in a knot. “Always forward, but never ahead.”

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WILLIAM CURTIS TAYLOR

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CRAIG RANDY THOMAS

C.F.T.

Craig

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 39CSq Management

Cosmos, Minnesota

Limits on his achievements are dictated by the fraility of human existence and his intense desire to engage the sandman face to face.

07CSq Basic Sciences “Know Thyself’

I A W •

Anything the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve,

GREGORY LARRY TEMAN

EDWARD LEE THOMAS

Allentown, Pennsylvania 19CSq

Tutaa, Oklahoma

Computer Science “Winners, all of them.” T., T-Boy, T-Bone. He was a lot of things.

“Fast Eddie” is a great guy, but he seems to have this death wish that makes him play with the Rugby Club. He has only broken one bone, so he’s still at it trying to get more! “But weep for them who here remain.”

Many nights spent associating with Billy Borroughs, a last minute interest in automotive repairs. Good roommate, true friend.

JEFFREY STEWART TERRALL

BRADLEY LEIGH THOMPSON

“Tooey” Portland, Oregon

“T.”

Dallas, Texas

35CSq Mathematics, Economics

lOCSq Basic Science

Jeffs walk with the Lord has been the light that shines in the darkness for many of us who sheepishly stray from THE path. I will never cease to P.T.L. for him. Jn 15:13

“You’ve got to pay for the status!”. A friend in every sense of the word; one who is not

ignorant of anything great or small. To the future, Brad!

WAYNE GEORGE TERRY Swamp Rat Opa Loska, Florida 09CSq Astronautical Engineering “AD ASTRA”

Wayne. A man among men with a van among bread trucks. Always ready for a good time with a good beer. Space shuttle or five years.

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NORMAN F. THOMPSON III Norm

Montoursville, Pennsylvania 06CSq Engineering Science It’s a peaceful, easy feeling Norm was the kind of friend that made it worthwhile here. While he always his

enjoyed

inflated rank, he nevertheless felt, “If you can’t fly in it or hold it, it just ain’t that critical.”

RICHARD H. THOMPSON

THOMAS PATRICK TOOLE

Thumper

Irish

Aurora, Colorado

Sag Harbor, New York 36CSq Psychology

02CSq Mechanical Engineering “No comment!”

Thumper: that infamous “honk” of his once told 1st squadron to move out on the way to Mitch’s. Mech, mech, mech! Ski season and

We all march to a different who’s to say I’m out of step?

drummer,

his 280-Z were of top concern to him, and we

still ask, “Does

anything really bother the

Thumper?”.

KENNETH SU THOMSEN

TERRY MICHAEL TREIBER

Kennysu

Tribes

San Antonio, Texas

St. Louis, Missouri

13CSq

06CSq

Life Sciences

Organizational Behavior “Never Again”

Ken is well liked and respected by us all. He has an asset that not many can claim, but we all appreciate, and that is regardless of the situation, Ken can always come up with a smile. He is one of the most brilliant, dedicated and motivated cadets in our life.

Tribes is a devoted individual-devoted to what still remains to be seen.

RODERICK DUANE THORNTON

JAMES ERIC TRELAND

Rod San Diego, California

Jet

Hayward, Wisconsin 15CSq Behavioral Science,

37CSq Computer Science

Man-

agement his Cadet experiences, Rod has demonstrated an ability to adapt well to all situations except success and prosperity.

Through

In spite of the fact that his mother wore combat boots, Jet joined the Air Force so he could fly A-lO’s and “go low and slow and watch ’em burn”. He was actively involved in the squadron and parasailing, often

Keep trying Roderick, it’ll come.

although

mistaken for someone who cared. Jet was prone to lend out his car for long intervals, often to Daniel’s Chevrolet.

JEFFREY ADAMS TOMLIN

Behavioral Science

Jeff was one who not only knew how to laugh, but he could also make others laugh. Beware, however, when he got serious, because he could move great boulders. He would always come

through in the pinch.

EMMETT ALBERT TULLIA III “Maggot” Colombus, Georgia 27CSq Aeronautical Engineering A

good kid, but he gets carried away with intramurals. He’s real popular with the class of ’79, (Kill). True Marine material, too bad he went Air Force. I wonder if Bob’s Corvette still has his car?

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MARK CHIPMAN TUNIS

JAMES ERNEST TYLER III

Tunak

Tye Miami, Florida

Port St. Lucie, Florida

19CSq

38CSq

Mechanical Engineering “Real funny. My brother

General Studies “U.S. Army Armor”

The four graduation buffet man. “Look out Mark, the cops!”. Check six. And of course all those meaningful songs and writings. Stone, Spain, Sangria and Songfests.

RICARDO ROLANDO TURNER

Jim (Recondo) Tyler woke up one day and found that he was in the wrong Academy by two thousand miles and twenty years.

THOMAS DALE UREN

Beaner

Tom

Talcoma, Washington

Eveleth, Minnesota

03CSq

20CSq Management

Computer Science, Mathematics A strong swimmer, probably from his crossing

the Rio Grande at an early age, Rick beat and blew his way onto the Third Squadron’s top five “Senior’s I Never Wanted to Know in the

This gentle tempered can

man

from Minnesota

put a six away faster than anyone I know.

first Place” contest.

FRANK THOMAS VACCARO

“Stump” Tucson, Arizona

09CSq Organizational Behavior Although short in stature, Frank is long on spirit and pride. He has made his

own

unmistakable contribution to the wit and humor of the Wing, especially to the folks in Nine. A unique blend of gorilla, country music and Doctor Demento. “Happiness lies in our destiny like the cloudless skies before the storms of tomorrow destroy the dreams of yesterday and last week.”

DONALD RICHARD TUROS JR D. T. San Matro, California

40CSq Computer Science

Everyone you pass up is just one less your going to get and one more behind the power curve.

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DANIEL R. VANALSTINE Van

Northbrook, Illinois 24CSq Management The Pres. Good friend with a silver Vette. Thinks he can change the system. Poker player and Management major, they go together. Look out A.F.! “What the hell, we’re on vacation!”

ROBERT THOMAS VEALE Rob

Orinda, California

09CSq Computer Science

Our resident computer man got syntax problems? See Rob. Thanks to him, we had some parties. Wow, what parties! He is some kind of guitar strumming bartender. “It’s Cool.” -

DAVID GEORGE VANORSOW

DENNIS JAMES VEARA

“Van”

04CSq

Denny Cauton, Illinois 25CSq

Management

International Affairs

KENNETH WAYNE

ROBERT MICHAEL VENDLEY

Beloit, Wisconsin

li l

VANTREUREN Bob West LaFayette, Indiana

Ken

25CSq Management

Lambertville, New Jersey

24CSq Aeronautical Engineering Ken

could

never

admit

that

was

overachiever, not even to his “wife”. He’d

Rob is the kind of guy that fools people. They think he’s a hyper, hard worker and all that,

always cry on your shoulder about academic problems, but somehow he’d manage to squeak by with a 3.99. Ken is one guy you could always count on in a bind.

but does he know how to have a good time. Gonzales won’t ever be the same!

WYMAN EARL VARNEDOE

DOUGLAS ELWOOD VICK

Vito

2lCSq

Doug Colonia, New Jersey lOCSq

Basic Science “Late Lament”

“A good room is a good final”

Brunswick, Georgia

Basic Science

Wyman is the personification of the word “individual”. A super athelete (who owns a Vette) and a man who can accomplish anything he wants to in this life time. Perhaps, what I will remember most about Wyman is the quality of his friendship, he is a guy who will always be there when you need him.

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RANDY PAUL VIEIRA

ALAN LLOYD VOGEL

Blood

Regs

San Diego, California

Coleman, Michigan

08CSq

16CSq

Mechanics

Aeronautical Engineering “Fast Neat Average .

Al, still a Michigan farmer at heart, is an easy-going guy who really cares about the

Randy combs his hair on 1-25 with his head out of the window at 90 miles per hour. First

human side of life. He works hard for what he believes in and does things 100%. He’s the sort of person you’d like to count on as a

cadet to go supersonic.

friend for many years to come.

LOUIS ARIEL VILLAFANE

PAUL JOSEPH VORHOLT

Rocky

Pete

New York City, New York

09CSq History

Cincinnati, Ohio 20CSq Management “Altiora”

He cared from time to time.

Pete, the Cincinnati Kid turned ski bum, has always been a conscientious Troll Jock. Pete always wanted to room by himself, because that’s the only person he could get along with. Pete’s four year stay is best characterized by his favorite line, “Don’t let academics interfere with your education.”

body-builder FIGMO-Firstie,

ANTHONY VILLALOBOS

EDWARD K. VORNBROCK

“Villo” San Francisco, California

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

35CSq Management

27CSq Psychology

Baron

“The Lord will Provide”

His athletic prowess and ability at making time on cross country runs was only

Villo has always strived for the best in everything he has done at the Academy. With his feet on the ground, his humor and his

surpassed by his talent for making time with members of the opposite gender. But only his

faith in the Lord, he has been a friend to us.

roommate knows for sure.

GERT-JAN PIETER VISSER

ARTHUR LOUIS WACHDORF

John

Arch Duke

Dallas, Texas

Palos Hts., Illinois

33CSq General Engineering

29CSq Computer Science

Sincere and dedicated to the things he thinks

An advocate of the “clean life” concept, Art

are

right.

has

only one problem. He wants to be a fighter jock so bad that his hand has turned into an F-16. (Makes it easier to talk). “But

all, with unveiled face beholding as in a the glory of the Lord, are being

mirror

transformed into the

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image from the from the Lord, the

same

glory to glory, just as Spirit.”- Corth. 3:18

DANNY LYNN WADE

DOYLE BATES WALKER

“Waldo Pepper”

Doyle

Gilmer, Texas

Amarillo, Texas

2lCSq Management

2lCSq Civil Engineering “To Find the Cost of Freedom”

“Proverbs 3:5-6” When Danny was not playing his rendition of “Redneck Mother” on his guitar, he was

making sure everyone was being “ethical”or else (the gallows)!

FRANK LEE WALLACE

TOM STOTTS WAILES Wai-Les

Coushatta, Louisiana

Mertens, Texas

16CSq Computer Science

HCSq Management

“Hold the ‘Vator” His lady sometimes calls him “Ju-Ju Baby”, and the brothers of the WLS call him

As our Chinese exchange student from 19th Squadron during the “Purge”, Tom brought a ray of sunshine into an otherwise shining squadron. During the years, his cry of “Billy’s down again,” could be heard constantly ringing through the door loovers. If your computer’s down four years from now it’s probably Tom overloading it again.

“FLEE”; but wherever he goes, it is known that cold-blooded Ju is not superfly-he’s God “superbee”. “I am but what I am .

HARMON KINGSLEY WALES

JEFFREY WAYNE WALLS

Jet

Jeff

Radnor, Pennsylvania

Trafalgar, Indiana 27CSq Applied Math

36CSq Management

DAVID WALDON WALKER

made Me!”

MARK CRAIG WARD

Waldon (Serf) Colorado Springs, Colorado

Jumbo

38CSq

27CSq

Life Sciences

General Studies

Walk*ker (wo’ker), prop n. 1. A professional girltrap with twelve kills. 2. An expert woodsman (only gets lost every other week with dog leading). 3. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for most transporter trips in a single day.

The classic heard at the lunch table whenever this Jumbo is around is, “We want more

Three Rivers, Michigan

meat,” and it’s not an uncommon sight to see him coming back to the table with a platter

heaped with this favorite treat of his. “Do a little more each day than everyone expects

and

soon

everyone will

expect

more.

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JOHN EDMUND WATKINS

MARK NOBLE WEBSTER

Jonathan West LaFayette, Indiana

Mark

Orlando, Florida

12CSq Engineering Sciences

International Affairs

great guy who got zapped for a reg that wasn’t written and a friend when you got to know him. Hit it hard, John!

Determination and dedication are the keys to achieving goals. If you fail the first time, try again. Track and field, the only sport!

CLAUDE EMMETT WATTERS

CRAIG ALAN WEIBEL

III “Waude”

Durham, California

Billings, Montana 04CSq

Physical Geography

Astronautics

“Waiter, more vino.”

Wibes took an extra year at Prep School to lower himself to our standards. The Sun will never

WESLEY WAYNE WEATHERS

set on the “Old Man’s” Vette.

MICHAEL LOUIS WEINSTEIN

Wes

“Motor Mouth”

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Albuquerque, New Mexico 33CSq

30CSq Mechanical Engineering

“C’mon Wes, hurry up!”. Slow to do anything except go to the tube room or foos table to

help a friend. Wes was incapable of having a bad time or holding a grudge.

Behavioral Sciences “Never Again” If hereupon

were a paraphrased paragraph containing one word from every million Mike uttered as a cadet, we would have a very long, nonetheless brilliant, tribute to a person omnipresent in the hearts of his many

friends.

LARRY WAYNE WEAVER

JOHN PETER WELCH

Weada

John

Tyler, Texas 36CSq Organizational Management

Peabody, Massachusetts 26CSq American History “Follow Me”-John Denver

There once was a bow-legged Texan, whose goal was to be a speculator. Never to be a bridegroom before UPT was his wager. Then came June and I’m ten dollars richer.

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Though mildly hot-tempered at times, John was always a friend who came through when you

needed him. He could lift you out of

depression, understand you and pat you on the back all at the same time. Though small in stature, his spirit was as high as the sky; so high the Academy couldn’t even shake it.

WILLIAM CHARLES WELDE

ROBERT ALAN WESOLOWSKI

Big Bill Yardley, Pennsylvania 36CSq Organizational Theory “The three only critical

Wuss South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

32CSq Mechanics “Beam me up, Scotty”

things of this world:

beer, girls, and a Corvette.”

Founder of USAFA branch of AA after his

amazing feat in a Porsche 911. They said it couldn’t them!!!

KENNARD RODNEY WELLS Ken

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 39CSq Aeronautical Engineering “A’la pursuite de vol’ee” A down-to-earth man with well defined goals in life, gifted with the ability and desire to

achieve them.

JAMES SAMUEL WELSHANS Jimbo Oxon Hill, Maryland

39CSq Political Science, History

We must pity Jimbo, he was born without a childhood. If he ever found happiness, he wouldn’t recognize it, ’cause it was never in any of the books he ever studied.

done—The

Polack

showed

JAMES M. WESTERFIELD Mike

Greencastle, Indiana Mathematics, Physics

When Mike sets you up for a date, you always bring a bucket and make sure you wear your work clothes. Mike is a master debater; his idea of a meaningful conversation is an argument and he wins.

GARY PAUL WETTERAU Quickbeam Franklin Square, New York 08CSq Management The Road goes ever on and on, out from the

door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, let others follow it who can! Let them a journey new begin, but I at least with weary feet will turn towards the lighted inn, my evening-rest and sleep to meet.

BRADLEY WESTIN WENDT Brantly St. Louis, Missouri

26CSq Management “Too many lonely nights” An avid music lover, Brad’s perception of the Academy may be capsulated by the title of a George Harrison album: All Things Must

Pass.

351

KENNETH RAY WHITE

DEREK MCKAY WILLIAMS

K. R. “Charisma” White

Willy

Fairborn, Ohio 22CSq History

Oceanside, California

3lCSq Business Management “It’s been real!”

“Dominus Illuminatia Mea”

It was real four years, and Derek’s liveliness made those years exciting. Derek was a good friend when you needed him, a guy who

The ladies’ man who said he would never get hooked. But then one day his magic was gone. There came Susan, with her charm, and there went K. R. “Charisma” White with her, arm in arm.

started at the bottom and worked his way up to the top!

BRIAN CARLYLE WHITING

LELAND KEITH WILLIAMS

“Bri”

Keith

Pittsford, New York

North

09CSq

Florida

General Studies “U. S. Air Force”

38CSq Engineering Mechanics

Fort

Meyers,

“Duty Then” Alas, Brian, you were born 35 years too late. You belong in those days of aviation glory

speeding along in your Spitfire in search of the Luftwaffe’s best. Instead you sputter across the sky in your T-41 in search of an emergency landing field. See you in the wild

blue yonder, Bri.

A cloud of

exhaust, sputtering MGBGT, a hearty, “I’m only going as far as Berkshire!”. The cars that he turned, the screwdrivers that he downed, the call to quarters he wasted. He came, he saw, he

passed. Who was that short fellow?

BOBBY JOE WILKES

REX ALAN WILLIAMS

T. A.

Munch

West Monroe, Louisiana

Crystal River, Florida 36CSq

12CSq History

International Politics

A good man who got better. Bob always seems to wind up exactly where he wants to be, and

he’s got a “sharp gal”.

CHARLES WESLEY WILLIAMS

STUART DON WILLIAMS

C. W. Port Neches, Texas

Oz Las Cruces, New Mexico

32CSq Physiology

32CSq Computer Science

“Celebrate Life: Go For It”

“Beam me up, Scotty”

The only guy I know who got a year at Texas A&M for a summer option.

truly

stellar zoomie.

involvement

His romantic

with

“Betty Burroughs” qualifies him to achieve unity with the cosmos

and to fulfill the position of

science officer on any starship.

352

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»ko y up

DOUGLAS EDWARD WINDERS

DENZIL BRENT WILSON

Ruggy Lakeland, Florida 19CSq

Brent Saint Marys, West Virginia

24CSq

Mechanical Engineering “Altior a”

Civil Engineering

Brent’s

never

known what it’s like to be

He was one to keep us and the Mech Department in suspense with his grades. A

single; he’s been planning his wedding for years. That good home cooking really shows,

friend to all but married before his time.

and it does wonders with his track record. It always makes us happy when Brent drops by the Academy during the week to visit us.

JAMES ALLAN WILSON

WILLIAM SMITH WITHERS JR.

Jim

Ol’Boah

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Stanley, North Carolina 34CSq Management

36CSq Life Sciences

Jim, although theoretically a cadet, has made us wonder by such un-cadetly traits as 1) studying, even on weekends (to become a doctor and get revenge on us all), 2) getting engaged and 3) buying a used pickup truck vs. the traditional ’Vette. “But one thing I do, I

Known for his love of ten gallon hats, and W music, 01’ Boah took every privilege he was and then some. He is the only authorized person on earth to get a jeep stuck on a six .

foot incline.

press on.”

KEITH CHAPMAN WILSON

STEVEN EUGENE WITTMAN Heavy Lancaster, Ohio 20CSq Economics, Management

K. C.

Ridgewood, New Jersey 17CSq Economics

“Breakaway & Times” Keith was one hell of a guy. He always claimed to coast but we all knew he would do anything for us. If asked how long he would stay in the Air Force, I would have two answers, as a three degree, 99.99% sure he was a lifer, now I’m sure 99.99% he is five and

Heavy Duty. Buckeye Brother. Cincinnati Red fan, A CDB as Group commander, need we

say more? Good friend.

out.

353

KENNETH STEWART WOOD Woody

Charter

JOHN ORION YANAROS JR

Schfield, Wisconsin

Uranus Fort Pierce, Florida

23CSq Management

Astronautical Engineering

member

CS-23 East Hall gang,

Kenny ate, slept, and dreamed football for all three years. But in his spare time, Kenny was

3lCSq

A gentleman and a scholar; not many of which are

left.

the hardest worker in the squadron when he wasn’t with Kathy.

“#45 on the field-#l in your heart.”

MARK ROBERT WOOLSEY

THOMAS M. YANKOVOY JR

Mark Salt Lake City, Utah

Yank

20CSq

02CSq

General Studies “Seek ye first ...”

Basic Science

Milton, Florida

Yank

Some say that when the right stars are in the winter sky, and the moon is full, Mark comes out of the woodwork. Yes, Mark has a low profile here, but more than compensates with his compassion for those close to him. He and what is more truly knows himself .

came to the Academy knowing only that it was in Colorado and had something to

do with the military. He threw many a good party during his stay here. He knew how to beat the system, not by fighting it, but by working around it, always keeping in mind that nothing is ever critical.

important?

DAVID ALLEN WRIGHT

JOSEPH EDWIN YARRISH

“Root”

Joe

Casper, Wyoming 23CSq Computer Science, Mathema-

Colorado Springs, Colorado

32CSq International Affairs

tics

Root has spent his last two years keeping an eye on his “greyer” classmates in 23. Apart from this, his time has been spent between

Joe

two worlds-the Comp Sci lab and his “wife”

perspective.

has a knack for the management of individuals and resources. His sense of humor is a valuable tool for keeping life in its proper

back home.

STEPHEN GREGORY WURST “Liver”

Miami, Florida

28CSq Aeronautical Engineering

Cadet Wurst will always be remembered for trips to Miami, Las Vegas, and “almost Dallas, and known for being quite the ladies man until stricken by a strange affliction called “Toni”!

GLEN EDWARD YEAGER Roundman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

22CSq Area Studies Latin America

£0) ■,a

The plumpest thing to hit the Academy since the Pillsbury Doughboy, Roundman is known for his friendliness and ubiquitous smile. Future plans include Linda, that gorgeous Italian from downtown Colorado and

Springs

pilot training at Willy after a romantic South American honeymoon. His ability to get along with people will lead him to success in any endeavor.

354

CURTIS GERALD YELKEN

MICHAEL EDWARD ZABORNIAK

Curt

Franklin, Nebraska

40CSq Management

Chicago, Illinois 12CSq Management

“I am Third” A farm boy from Nebraska, Curt never hesitated to put down the books and strike up a friendly conversation. He was swept off his feet by a blonde sweetheart and now looks

USAFA, T-41. UPT. TAC. TWA? Air Force or not, Z’s a friend fair to all-part of the “class” of ’77.

forward to graduation, marriage and pilot training, in that order, of course.

DAVID CURTIS YOUNG Curt

Westernport, Maryland OlCSq International Affairs

Curt is the guy who wrecks his girl’s car and then becomes Group Safety Officer; the one who studies Poli Sci and dates a Russian “spy”; the patriot who’s on the steps of the nation’s capitol at the dawn of the Bicentennial. But, most of all, he’s the guy who’s always got a positive attitude, is known for his sincerity and openness, and who never

ROBERT PAUL ZAEHRINGER “Z”

Niantic, Connecticut

36CSq Civil Engineering

The kind of guy you feel like you’ve known forever. Always there when you need to talk;

ready to help, quick with a joke and the one guy you’ll always call your friend.

stops smiling.

TERENCE GLEN YOUNG Terry Talihina, Oklahoma 30CSq Mechanics

Terry is and always will be remembered as the cowboy of the squadron, a man who holds loyalty to his comrades and the dependence of man on nature above all else. Terry is a testiment to our heritage and a true friend.

NEIL ALAN YOUTSLER Useless

Astoria, Oregon

22CSq Aeronautical Engineering

WALLACE BOW ON ZANE Wally Honolulu, Hawaii OlCSq General Studies Go For It!

Twenty-two’s most established “rock”. Took four years to convince him that airplanes aren’t the only thing in the world with operational tails.

355

RICHARD A. ZATORSKI

DAVID S. ZELENOK

“Z”

Whittier, California

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

14CSq

25CSq

Civil engineering “Head’s Head”

Civil Engineering

A surfing lunatic of the highest order along

with skiing, backpacking and women. “Z” had

“By George, that’s shoes for industry (and food for thought).”

obsession with blondes and long hair that prompted us to wonder if he was sane. Z was the kind of friend who’d do anything for you an

if you asked.

BILLY ROOSEVELT ZINK Billy Greenville, Virginia

27CSq. Computer Science “Go For It!”

VICTOR LOUIS ZIRILLI Zambini Universal City, Texas

33CSq Life Sciences “Vivi Tibi, Nam Moriere Tibi”

Zambini spent his first three years at USAFA buried in books to get ready for Med School. As a firstie, he enjoyed his Corvette, the company of his fiance and occasionally took part in the unforgivable sin of “kissing it off’.

356

ANTHONY ZYCH Tony Massillon, Ohio 03CSq

Chemistry

Zych was a chemist, it’s true, But his sleeping hours were few. Till finally at last, His interest passed, And he made it all the way through.

Wing Staff

358

First Group Staff

359

First Squadron

Griffins

360

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Barry A. Blackman

Paul D. Music

Harley R. Stone

Robert S. Horton

The J.V. Avery, Thomas G. Bloomfield, Roy R. Jr Costeira, David Deegan, Brian F.

Djokovich, Robert R. Ferguson, Scott E.

Frith, Gary A.

Godfrey, Mark F. Halbert, Gary L. Hanson, Brian L. Hoferer, William C.

Holway, William N.

Jangraw, Robert J. Leatherman, Jerry Leuschen, Dale E.

Major, William S. Ill Marckesano, Patrick J. Moore, John T.

Nevius, William Norris, David C.

Dean

Simons, James T. Jr. Usher, Steven C. 361

Threesmokes Armstrong, Jay A. Belzer, David R. Bush, Robert B.

Eshleman, Brock W. Foertsch, Thomas R. Gomez, Gregory A.

Gordon, Robert L. Griffith, Thomas E. Jr. Grove, Robert D. Hoy, Timothy J. Kuebler, William R. Jr. Lease, Lon M.

Lengenfelder, Douglas R. Leonard, Steven D. Mariaca-Fellman, Luis Matrka, Michael Mattson, Michael A. Millican, Marc J.

Morel, Ronald R. Omahen, John C.

Pfautz, Richard J.

Reilly, William D. Ill

Robinson, Eddie Savala, Thomas J.

Schotanus, Reed D. Sveska, Greg R. 362

Doolies Accardo, Joseph A. Jr. Bachman, Michael L. Canzano, Robert A.

Cherniga, John J. Chretien, Justin L. Crump, James R.

Culley, Martin L. Davis, William R. Jr. Fairbairn, Mark E.

Griffis, Aldon Heemstra, Thomas S. Jones, William M.

Mewes, James J.

Meyer, Theresa A. Muller, Ernest S. Neilsen, Edward P. Palmer, Kelly 0.

Peckham, James A. Rosado, Orlando

Sanford, Joseph T. Scholtz, John C. Ill Seeke, Gregory J.

Sharpe, Edward C. Streiffert, Steven C. Timmons, Susan J. Tremaine, Robert L. Zulaski, Joseph C.

363

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DEUCE

364

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Harry W. Kolb

Scott B. Scholfield

Gary D. Haymor

Stephen W. Dee

The J.V. Barry, John C. Dahlstrom, Christopher A. Doty, Timothy S. Due, Michael V. Gilbert, Paul D. Hazlett, Louis E.

Joback, John M. Johnson, James M. Little, Robert C.

Lockhart, Stephen J. Lovenbury, Scott M.

Maggilvra, John E. Markow, Michael S.

Olmstead, Bruce R. Porter, Kirk R.

Quinn, Michael J. Salmon, Douglas B.

Shores, Thomas M.

Vergaro, Peter J.

Walker, Stephen D. Weidmann, James M. Williams, Paul W. Wohl, Barton H.

Woody, Bill A. Wrenn, Mark L.

365

Threesmokes

Adair, David A.

Adams, Mark G.

Ahlstrom, Bruce W.

Barnard, Edward W. Beil, Michael L. Black, Ricky E. Briggs, Kevin G. Brown, Kenneth AChabolla, Steven A. Deekens, Arthur C.

Dorff, Scott J.

Dubicki, Edward J. Ermel, Steven D. Franklin, Stephen G. Frey, Michael D. Hamlin, Richard P. Jr Hyde, Jon A.

Jimenez, James A. Kiss, Vincent T.

Lujan, Bruce E. Nichols, Gary W.

Spurio, Nazzareno H. Jr Taylor, Keith L. Ward, Gerald L.

366

Doolies Banwell, Carrie L. Barron, Michael A.

Cavanaugh, Daniel W. Depatis, Lawrence E. Jr Devenuto, Joseph Farbanish, Gregory Grant, Kevin

Hase, Thomas R. Holt, Jeffrey L.

King, David L. Lista, Raymond D. Jr Matthew, Stephen M.

McCoy, Daniel J. McDaniel, Paul A.

McMillan, Kenneth N. Meacham, Mark J.

Nelson, Randy E. Novak, Karen E. Perez, David V. Peterson, Mark D. Phillips, Charles D.

Ray, John K. Seggerty, Brian K.

Strabala,. Joel S. Strum, Charles B.

Turman, Beverly C.

Turnbaugh, Thomas I. Ill

367

Third Squadron Third

368

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Joseph E. Roberson

Richard C. Lyons

James D. Beason

John T. Gwynn

The J.V. Baird, Jason Chuva, Charles Clethen, Eric L. Cochran, Kevin D. Cook, Carl R. Creed, Bradley E.

;

-Curphy, Gordon J. Lankford, Morgan J.

Matty, Jere J.

McFaddin, David W.

McNeely Lanny B. Mitchell, Michael J. ,

Morte, David R. Mullen, David C. Pfeifer, David A.

Richardson, William S. Riggins, Archie S.

Sargeant, Stephen T. Sarnacki, Barry J. Shaw, Charles S.

Smith, Lance D. Stack, Trevor J.

Urrego-Marroquin, Ivan A. Wilkinson, Keith M.

Worthington, Joseph A. Ill 369

Threesmokes Atherton, Rhuett K. Baldwin, Richard D. Bimmerman, Paul H. Ill

Bowling, David C. Boykin, Stephen M. Bush, Gary L.

Dunphy, Robert M. Ill Eyre, Trulan A. Hancock, Regis T. Hawkins, Carl A. Liederbach, Jeffrey T. Machado, Kenneth R. Jr.

McDavid, Geoffrey K. Milot, William P. Osier, Benjamin F. Reed, Walter D. Robb, Douglas J.

Saettel, Donald J.

Salvador, John A. Schmidt, Kerry D. Schoon, Neil F. Senechek, David R. Vogt, Robert P. Watkins, Steven D.

370

Doolies Bornmann, Richard L. Jr.

Broe, Thomas M.

Brown, Bradley E. Carter, John R. Jr. Cathcart, James B.

Chapdelaine, Diane F.

Cook, Joseph W. Ill

Daigle, Peter M. Davidson, Cary G. Donahue, Hunter S. Dressel, Kenneth L. Farquhar, John T.

Feeley, Paul J. Jr. Folsom, Edwin L. Gribben, Terrance P. King, Andrew L. Kornahrens, Frederick W. Lynch, James E.

Martini, Kimberly A. McDaniel, George W., Jr.

Moschler, Joseph W. Jr. Nakasone, Ray I. Paolucci, Vincent R. Ill Phan, Dennis M.

Picking, Mark R.

Sabala, Vanessa A. Smith, Kevin P. Starck, Donald S. Taylor, Glenn E.

Trujillo, Francescita Woodbury, Peter M. Youngs, James P. Jr.

371

Fourth Squadron

Fightin’ Fourth

372

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Cmdr

Cmdr.

Capt. Ronald L. Kramer

Gerald B. Evans

Peter A. Bonanni

Richard A. Shutt

The J.V. Benik, Francis E. Clark, Robert K. Cox, David B. Crowe, Lelvin Jr Ellingson, Blake P. Grzebiniak, Steven J.

Guth, John E. Hedges, John W. Lansford, Erdie O. II Leli, Louis J. McClellen, Gerald D. Miller, Gregory R.

Monteith, Keith G. Puhek, James

Pyzdrowski, John E. Renelt, Mark W. Rogers, Shelley S.

Snoy, Phillip J. Talbot, Neal B. Thompson, Stephen J. Valovcin, Paul Weida, Johnny A. Zielinski, Robert H.

373

Threesmokes Ashby, Jeffrey E. Baum, Peter C. Berkebile, Richard E.

Dunn, Harry P. Jr. Fleming, Thomas F. Garcia, Fred

Gentemann, James L. Ill Hughes, Peter C. Lessel, Erwin F. Ill

Lientz, Michael E. Micalizzi, John Norris, Michael A.

Inspection Station STO P AH EAD

Potter, Michael J. W.

Rippeto, Archie D. Roberge, Robert A.

Rooney, Timothy P. Rosebush, Russell C. Ryder, Bill K.

Sawyer, Willis E. Jr. Schmidt, Stephen D. Smith, David B. Swanson, Dale A. Vonkessel, Karl R. Watkins, Alex E. Williams, Steven C.

374

Doolies Bauer, Johann R. E. Bunting, Frank L. Ching, Glenn K. C. Clark, David P. Cox, Dennis M. Jr. Davidson, Richard B.

I I I

Dawidowicz, Stephen H. Fleming, David T. Geraghty, James D. Goodwin, William F. II Hauser, John E. Hess, Derek S.

Hill, Walter B. Hilsman, Allison A. Howenstine, Michael G. Jiricek, Rudy M. Kannin, John J. IV

Killion, Charles M. Lehle, Richard M. Lemon, Chrys D. Mariano, Nancy R.

Martin, Anne E. Maslack, Frederick A. Millares, Michael R. Noah, William E.

I Papp, Scott R. Rodriguez, Kenneth F. Schafer, Roby L. Thiel, Allen J. Ill

Uskavitch, David R. Warr, Dartanian Watson, Michael R. Wolfe, Charles W. Jr.

I 375

Fifth Squadron Wolfpack

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Victor L. Kapinos

Michael J. Batton

Kenneth J. Davis

Randy D. Abele

The J.V. Anthony, John F. Jr Bendorf, Craig V. Bingham, Barry L. Bisher, James F. Jr

Cannon, Alan W.

Carlinger, Raymond H. Carrigan, Terrence P. Charpilloz, Kenneth L. Jr

Collins, Timothy E. Davis, Michael D. Evans, John J.

Hackbarth, Gary Haskell, Donald J. Hicks, John E.

Hildebrandt, Stephen 0. Intoccia, Gregory F.

Kargul, Mark C.

Koster, Michael C. Kowatch, Leo D. Jr Miner, Timothy H. Popovich, Philip T.

Quimby, Curtis R. Waltman, Theodore J. Wetlesen, David C. Williamson, Michael A.

377

Threesmokes Bennett, Irvin N. Jr. Browne, Edward H. Jr.

Brundidge, Gregory L. Calvin, John T. Cerise, Mark C. Fallon, David B.

Falzone, Joseph J. Flickenger, James A.Gerdemann, William P. Hoida, Daniel J.

Horning, Richard R. Hudspeth, Ernest M. Jr. Kraska, Andrew W.

McCafferty, Thomas P.

Minster, Seth N. Paradowski, Anthony M. Pepin, Wayne C. Saunders, Edward W.

Snow, Warren W. Stearns, Mark E.

Vance, James D. VanWicklin, Frederick D.

Weart, Steven K. Weaver, Kenneth L.

378

Doolies Alatorre, Ramon

But, Jean C. Cole, Karen L. Currens, Charles B. Dickinson, Robert W. Dubbe, Debra J. Emmons, Terence M.

Eng, Keylor Hamilton, Charles A. Honnen, Lee F. Jr.

Keith, Kevin M. Kelly, Scott M. Kenniasty, Frank W. Kitt, Timothy J.

Lundquist, Donna S. Mack, Oscar Jr. Mansir, David B. McDannold, James B.

Nagie, Kevin A. Orr, John A.

Pompili, Michele M.

Schantz, Isaac J. Stamm, Marshall A. '

Strickland, Robert H. Turley, Jeffrey M. Williams, Ryan K. Winters, Deacon L. Youmans, Hugh W.

379

3 II J N C

jVJ £

jVJ £ il

Sixth Squadron Bull Six

380

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. James R. Spurger

Norman F. Thompson

Jean M. Fernandez

John L. Cromwell

The J.V. Adams, Michael D. Blackwelder, Donald I. Bonin, Joseph J. Buehler, Howard P.

Carpenter, Charles H. Jr Coleman, Richard K. Jr

Deras, David A.

Doyle, Robert J. Farwell, Dean H. II Fuerst, Nickie J. Hendrix, Lonnie D. Johnston, Robert E.

Kevork, Andre J. Lawton, Douglas K. Lee, Douglas E. Lindner, Blake F.

Mancusi, Michael D. McGeehan, Mark C. Mittenzwei, Ronald T.

Savage, Paul W. Sheedy, James F.

Stiles, Charles W. Wagner-Luna, Manfred W.

381

Threesmokes Besson, Paul M. Blanchard, William R. Jr Bordenave, Paul B. Jr Brandin, Keith R.

Connors, Gregory T. Fagot, Jon F„ Gonzalez, Eduardo

Grady, James H. Jr

Green, Gordon S.

Joyce, Peter S. Klopp, Todd W.

Lemelin, Edward E. Maxon, Stuart B.

Mays, William B.

McCasland, William N. Nelsen, Donald A.

Pappalardo, Paolo

Perdue, Vinson K. Prior, John W. II Rowe, Kevin S.

Shumate, James R. Staimer, Marc D. Williams, Asa R.

382

Doolies Austin, Fred Bricker, Stephen N.

Cardenas, Michael D. Carter, Craig A.

Chow, Randolph W.

Claypool, Thomas L. Cox, Clay D. Evans, John M.

Gaither, Deanna D. Gamache, Mark R. Graeve, Eric G. Irsik, Mark A. Knocke, Jan M. Knudsen, Peter J.

Moore, Ann E.

Morgado, John J. Nessel, David W. Nicholson, Richard L. II Pourcho, Byran K. Richards, Robert R.

Riley, Wendell L. Sanders, Thomas R. Jr Saxon, Frank IV Sexton, Calvin S. Jr Shave, Douglas L. Townsend, Bruce C.

Tritle, Maureen A. Vaccaro, Peter M. Vick, Jude D. Wiebe, Gregory S. Wiechert, Robert C. Jr

Wright, Bruce W.

383

l J h G

jVJ £ M

jVJ £

Seventh Squadron Samuari

Maj. Charles P. Lowry

384

Craig R. Thomas

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

Kenneth A. Fry

Jay R. Quinton

The J.V. Borish, Michael B. Clark, Steven D. Donohoe, Mark S. Gratch, Charles E. Guice, Robert L. Jr Hall, Robert F. Halpern, Daniel G.

Jarlonovsky, Michael D. Kamauff, John W. Jr

Lindsay, Michael L. Lisi, Stephen S.

Marston, Gregory L. Mason, Robert W.

Mattuski, Joseph C. Jr Morris, Guy R.

Roper, Kevin M. Slizeski, Robert J. Stahl, James J. Thomae, Carl J. Whitehouse, Stephen R. Wilkinson, Mark S. Yerkes, Frank A. Jr

Threesmokes Anderson, Alan K. Ayala, Charles H.

Bjornson, David L. Boylen, Daniel M. Bunce, Peter J.

Clardy, William L. Fudge, James M.

Gagne, Richard H. Gomez, Felipe A. Gunther, William C.

Hargrove, Mark D. Harper, Malcolm C. Hess, Parke H. Jr

McLean, Timothy R. Owen, David L. Phillips, William E. IV Smith, Melvin W.

Stricklin, Steven L. Trottier, Gary A. Vera, Nelson T. Willemin, Robert L. 386

Doolies Baird, Ronald E. Blevins, Charles K. Cook, Crit J. Cross, James E. Fitzjarrell, Philip B.

Gignilliat, Stephen M.

Goc, Zenon C. Hemmelman, Michael L. Hesse, Dennis M. Howard, Luke R. Johnson, Kathleen L. Knowles, James R.

Krans, Steven M. LaFrombois, Deborah M. Leech, John W. Mashiko, Susan K. Meyer, Marty G. Mills, Michael W.

Motz, Joseph Noonan, Mark W.

Syiek, Michael A. Taijeron, Anthony P. Talbot, Brent J.

Tubbs, James O. Valle, Thomas Wallace, Albert R. Wielebinski, Joseph J. Jr Wilson, Robert A. Wong, Lenora S.

387

9sm

Eighth Squadron Eagle Eight

388

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Warren E. Miller

Paul E. Schutt

Mark R. Barnett

Randy P. Vieira

The J.V. Byerley, Aaron R. Carlson, Brad L. Chamblee William L. Fennessy, Michael P. Gibson, Marke F. Hardeman, John W.

Hudson, James M. Kahle, David P.

Kenney, Brad T. Kindschuh, Jeffery A. Larsen, Glenn J.

Lovelady, Craig D.

McHahon, Robert H. Miner, Martin J.

Morgan, Jack E. Jr Ogrinz, Russell A.

Park, Dennis P.

Pepper, David H. Rodriguez, Mark A. Schauffert, William F.

Schick, Daniel B.

Schlichting, James A.

Sykes, John P. Thompson, Edward A.

Wolters, Timothy L. Zimowski, Peter F.

389

Threesmokes Dee, Thomas P.

Dubose, Ted Frantz, Todd R. Fyda, Timothy J. Gamble, Albert W. Gebhard, Bruce J.

Genda, William D. II Graf, Stephen D.

Hanbey, Glenn T. Jones, Charles D.

Long, Leslie J. Madsen, David A.

Miller, Wesley A. Morrissette, Michael C.

Mullady, Michael Needier, Daniel A. Pardo, John R. Jr.

Peters, Richard D. Rayfield, William L. II

Seager, Samuel C. Jr. Shorack, Theodore J. Ill

Siegrist, Robert C. Sosa, Steve A.

Towe, Russell L. Wheeless, Steven D.

390

Doolies Bunch, Lewis A. Ill Butler, James B. c~

m Capella, Gregory S. Cleeremans, Mark R. Edwards, Harry M. II

Fields, Jeffrey N. Firth, Teddy L. Funk, Raymond S.

Hoag, Charles J. Jackson, Donnie L.

Kelly, Stephen E. Kester, Casey E.

Kinzer, James E.

Kirby, Mary G. Lamb, Kirk R.

Laporte, Raphael J. Middleton, Carlton F.

Nielsen, Renee E. Oliu, Edward

Page, Robert M. Pampush, Michael T. Ramsey, Richard M. Rodriguez, Pacifico L. Scott, Robert M.

Smith, Ricki S.

Speight, William X. Jr. Webb, Paul H. Ill White, Larry D. Wilhelm, Karen S. Yost, Kirk A.

391

Ninth Squadron Niners

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Ronald L. Sheffield

Robert S. Hutt

John D. O’Malley

Benjamin S. Allen

The J.V. Acton, Steven D. Brown, Kevin D.

Conti, Robert C. Davis, Jonathan M.

Dorr, Robert M. Eifert, Ronald William C.

Eulberg, Delwyn R. Griset, Richard H. Jr

Harper, Donald M. Kelly, Kim D.

Kendall, Jay A.

Kolodziejczyk, Peter P. Manolas, Theodore J. Jr

McAdams, Robert C. McGinley, James F. Mudd, Joseph F. Jr Phipps, Joseph W. Jr Richards, Mark A. Ross, Charles E.

Salter, Douglas A. Scott, Brian W. Searfoss, Richard A. Stahl, Richard C. Swarsbrook, John R. Valdivia, Michael A Jr Wenrich, Robert C.

Threesmokes Alston, Stephen M. Baumgartner, Michael L. Beam, Lance D. Brown, Tommy C. Busch, Andrew E. Collura, Salvatore J. Jr Connors, John F. Ill

Dunkelberger, Leroy B. I Evans, David J.

Gilliland, Kent J. Horton, Ronald G. Huberty, Paul G. Hugo, Dennis R. Jones, Kevin E.

Leone, Michael Lindblom, Bruce A. Miller, Paul J. Newbold, Stephen E. Newman, Laurence B.

Phillips, Patrick W.

Rodseth, Jeffrey A. Ruth, Charles D. Ill Ryan, Richard S. Smith, James D. Sowards, Mark A. Swanson, Pat Henry Tomkinson, Stanley J.

394

Doolies

Benben, Bruce D. Bevacqua, Stephen F.

Blakeman, David M. Brown, Macus B.

Camit, Terry L. Davis, Mark S. Desbordes, David A. Dobbins, John M. Drewnowski, Stephen T. Gonzales, Stephen D. Graham, Creig

Hecker, Gary R. Hilbert, Mark B. Hilliard, Geoffrey W. Hoffman, Mark A. Jones, William R. Kreuzer, Theodore J. Lalusis, Harry

Loftus, Michael J. Lwdke, Bret C. Marshall, Rodney L. Nelson, Samuel A. Oliver, Anthony Allen Owens, Marianne Perehoduk, Mark K.

Ross, James A. Smith, James R. Thomas, Bruce L. Vanhorn, June A. Wilcock, Deborah A. Williams, Daniel A. Woodland, Paul S.

395

Tenth Squadron

Tiger Ten

396

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Capt. John C. Lee

David P. Gragan

Bradley L. Thompsoit

Robert K. McNeal

The J.V.

Ackley, Michael R. Ball, Thomas A. Batinich, Gary M. Belschner, Dale L. Breland, Gregory D. Bushell, Mark W.

Calderbank, James M.

Carpenter, Joe V. Jr Davis, Gregg H. Einsaune, David W.

Erminger, Mark D. Follman, John J.

Grimes, John P. Jr Heim, Robert L.

Krisinger, Christopher J. McLeran, David P. Rena, Arthur J.

Rodgers, Douglas C.

Schuler, Mark A.

Snodgrass, Michael A. Turpin, William D. Jr Weiss, Jonathan M. Whyte, Michael M.

Zompetti, Anthony E.

397

Threesmokes

Ball, Harold R. Ill

Beckwith, Robert S. Brill, Michael J. Candeto, Steven L. Clark, Delane E. Conroy, William F. Ill

Cozadd, Duane R. Elder, Gregory D. Hanger, James L. Jr. Hogue, Mark K. Kellerhals, Philip J. Rolling, James G.

Lathrop, Larry W. Lund, John L. Jr.

McGrath, Daniel T. Ramirez, Juanito E. Robin, Mark A.

Snyder, Jay R.

Spears, Frederick S. Swain, Robert R. Jr. Vrabe, David J. Ward, David C Wavering, Kenneth R. Weiger, William K.

398

Doolies Bach, Ronald J. Becker, William R.

Conway, David V. Crandall, Richard E. Creegan, Michael P. Davis, Scott L. Dieronzo, Vincent P.

Erlinger, Charles R. Jr. Everding, Robert A. Fite, David W. Gateman, Jeffrey F. Jackson, Bartle M. Jinks, Dennis M. Jr.

Laiuppa, Mark A.

Lauth, Gerard C. Jr.

Leyba, Lemac A. Lwetjen, Douglas A. McElroy, Edward J. Nielsen, Michael J.

Ortega, Eric A. Richards, Julie A.

Smith, Daniel V. Tannreuther, Patricia S.

Tapper, Mark B. Trujillo, Richad R. Ungashick, Andrea L. Waechter, Brian M. Webster, David A.

Wilkins, Robert T. II

399

Second Group Staff

3 400

Eleventh Squadron

Rebeleven

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

Andrew J. Szkotak

Brian J. Nichelson

Jonn P. Sheehan

A.O.C.

Maj. Raymond A. Hamilton II

401

The J.V. Carriales, Gary M. Connor, Mark D. Denton, David F. Dolan, Robert F. Dorsett, Mark D.

Frommelt, Paul J. II

Fryt, Mitchell R. Furstenau, Ronald P. Goldfein, Stephen M. Gross, Robert E. Jr. Gruca, Konrad S.

Halat, Kim R. Huff, Clifford C.

Kennedy, Kevin J. Kopacka, Gary M. Kucera, John N. Leavitt, Gary A.

Lierley, Michael B. Raaberg, Douglas L. Self, Kip L. Smith, Nevin E. Jr. Terry, Richard L.

Winkopp, John J. 3rd

Threesmokes i

i I

Ahlquist, Richard C. Ahrens, Gregory S. Bishop, Paul E. Burg, Gary D. Butcher, John E. Coons, Burton A.

Dawson, Michael S. Donatelli, Michael G. Duvalle, Reginald A.

Fleming, Michael J. Gilchrist, Lenue Jr.

Gordy, George H. Jr.

Hayes, Michael S. Miller, Mark D.

Morgan, Kevin J. Peplinski, Michael L. Roman, Gregory A. Schulz, Frederick E.

Stubbs, Stephen W. Svestka, Mark J. Thomason, James K. Walker, Frank E. Weaver, Paul J. Yaniero, William C.

403

Doolies Adams, Daniel S. Jr Aretz, Anthony J. Barland, Karen S. Bowles, James L. Jr Brown, Gregory A. Chin, Arthur

Cramer, Terri L. Falcon, George S. Hard, Robert D. Harris, Raymond A. Heidmous, Philip N. Humphrey, Lloyd K.

Irwin, Steven J. Jacobson, Alfred E. Jr James, Robert B. Ill Johnson, Jerry W.

Manzer, Bryan A. McCurdy, Ronald R.

McFadyen, Jay D. Parker, Gregory A. Porad, Kenneth D. Ratcliffe, Howard C. Simonitsch, Pamela J. Snyder, Mary J.

Stewman, Eugene D.

Valley, Michael T.

Wilson, Peter M. Wolusky, George A.

404

—

Dirty Dozen

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

Bobby J. Wilkes

David P. Kissinger

Charles J. Precourt

Maj. Ronald A. Burns

405

The J.V. Arnold, James E. Bourdreau, Kent M. Bray, Timothy S. Carlisle, Herbert J.

Delgadillo, Carlos E.

Francis, John D. Gier, Glenn R.

Hage, Roger N. Hawkins, John C.

Haynes, Terence W.

Herris, Robert A.

Hope, James S. Keener, Don A. Knott, Steven D.

Knuth, Daryl J. Linares, Ricardo C. Lindell, Jay H. Lobeck, Kurt G.

Marple, Peter K. Martelle, Guy L. Meiser, Gary R. Miller, Barry J.

Ouellet, Steven F. Owens, Douglas W. Peth, David K.

Quigley, Patrick C.

Rowland, James E. Schlotterbeck, Glen R. Schulze, Gregory A. Vargas-Ranirez, Jorge A.

406

Threesmokes Ahrendt, William M. Barnes, Stephen R. Beaver, Charles R. Jr Bell, Steven E. Beltrand, Craig D. Bremer, Bruce Walter H.

Diamond, Paul A. Headlee, Christopher R. Housh, Terence E. Jeukens, Michael L. Keese, Charles R. Kinard, Samuel R.

Kirk, Kevin D. Martin, Daniel P. Nelson, James L. O’Connell, Peter F. IV Pate, Walter R. Jr Rower, Gary

Rueb, Justin D.

Sague, Steven E. Snyder, David M. Susalla, John R. Tarczynski, Gary C. Thomas, Michael A.

407

Doolies Augst, Gregory D. Ball, Shelby G. Bauer, Bradley A. Blakeney, Gary L. Bopp, Andrea M.

Burgos, Nelson I. Comtois, Anthony J.

Conley, Kathleen M. Corbett, Jerry G. Desjardins, Susan Y. Donohue, Nicholas W. Duncan, David L.

Ehrenstrom, William A. Gullotta, Steven R. Hatton, Mary S.

Henneberry, Steven C. Isaac, Maurice F. Lanzel, Curtiss D. Lodrige, Paul F.

McNabb, Richard B. Miller, Charles F. Moore, Clyde D. 2nd

Murphy, Kent R. Ott, Frank L. II Owens, Douglas H.

Padgett, Mack E.

Richard, Jeffrey E. Stankus, Michael A. Tart, Brian L.

Taylor, Randy D. Ward, Michael L. P. Weese, Daniel L. Wilson, Jeffrey A.

408

Thirteenth Squadron

Bulldogs

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

Thomas W. Hartman

Robert C. Halbert

Roderic G. Gress

Maj. Larry D. Kirkeby

409

The J.V. Aulicino, Emerick O. Ausserer, Michael F. Betz, John F. Bristow, Brent L.

Chambers, William A. Dunham, Richard A. Ill

Garner, Daniel C. Halsell, James D. Jr Hinds, John C. Hocking, Steven A. Ireland, Robert F. Kay, Robert P.

Klump, Joseph E. Lash, Thomas A. Lee, Lyman A. Jr

Light, Kenneth J. Lin, Victor Chien Yung

Myers, Allen G.

Parrott, John E. Ribay, Roberto Ritchey, Leonard M. Roush, Ted A.

Shockey, Peter A. Slick, Steven H.

St. Clair, Daniel J.

Summers, Victor B.

410

Threesmokes

Amos, James R. Barry, William P. Bradley, Dale M. Brier, James W. Burton, Dale A.

Carrington, William M. Jr Desmond, Robert

Gee, Michael P. Gonzales, Alberto R.

Haney, Anthony Lee H. Hays, Peter L. Jowers, David G. Kochaniuk, Milton M. Luukkonen, William J.

McCurdy, Timothy M. McGreal, Robert M.

Mclntee, James W. Jr Newlin, Douglas M. Petterson, Hermes J. Jr Pimentel, Mark N. Regan, James C. Ill

Rhodes, Michael L. Smith, Gregory L. Stewart, Ruston J.

Todoroff, Kurt R. Walsh, Guy M. Winters, James B. Ziegler, Gary D.

411

Doolies

Castro, Christopher M.

Cline, Alexander W. Cooper, Shadrick Dillard, Steven D. Firth, James A. Fortunato, Thomas P. Gadomski, David M. Garcia, Linda T.

Gardiner, Michael C. Hamm, Alan D. Hunter, Douglas L. Lambert, Lisa A. Langmade, Laurel D. Lanni, Joseph A. Lawver, Darell J.

Loving, Phyllis A. Maraz, Thomas A. Marvin, Lawrence W. Ill

Meagher, Patrick M. Otsuka, Keith T. Perusse, Mark R. Piccoli, Richard C.

Plotzke, Mark L. Salazar, Arnoldo B. Thompson, Stephen D.

Unangst, Edward T. Jr Vagt, Gerard G. Vallado, David A. Vines, Victor L.

412

Fourteenth Squadron

Cobras

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Edward G. Redmon

Paul R. Leuthauser

Steve E. Cameron

Maj. Eugene L. Corbett

413

The J.V. Adler, Robert C. Atzhorn, David Bowman, Olen E. Brown, Mark P.

Dalbey, Steven W. Dockendorf, Randy A.

Fitzharris, Kevin J. Gavares, John N. Gilmore, Samuel L. Jr

Gray, Robert 0. Hayes, John L. Kelly, Mark S.

Kleemann, Emil J. Kruk, John T. Lake, Jeffrey W. McBride, Philip H. Morelli, Paul A. Pratt, David L.

Roy, Donald L. Schuenemeyer, Kenneth R. Strom, Randie A. Trinka, James A. Truex, Theodore L. Turner, Scott H.

Vansteenwyk, Matthew D.

Zenk, Michael A.

414

Threesmokes Benitez-Casanova, Wilfred C. Boelman, Joel M. Breidenstein, Martin H. Buda, Mario C. Collins, Harry S.

Cooper, Charles H.

Dobbert, Brian D. Donald, Edward G. Donovan, James L. Fernandez, Gary A. Glover, John D.

Gregory, Gordon F.

Hinton, John M. Ill Holmes, Reginald C.

Kemp, Calvin W. Lynn, Robert W. Mangan, John W. Ill Rakel, Steven L.

Reed, Dale N. Jr Short, Gregory L.

Smith, R. Barclay Sumada, Jiro A. Swanson, Gregory A. Tschirgi, Daniel M.

Worsowicz, Christopher J.

415

Doolies Albrecht, Michael C. Andrews, Edward Boone, Daniel L. Brothers, Thomas B. Jr

Daily, William P.

Euker, William T. Fellhoelter, Christian R. Ford, Michael W. Golob, Christopher J. Hernandez, Christopher

Houchen, Bonnie J. Kincaid, Ellen E. Lebeau, Robert G. Lenhardt, William H.

Mastrangeli, Mario W.

McAdoo, Susan Ellen Moore, Leo M. 3rd Ornelaz, Robert

Payton, Timothy J. Pryor, Loren G. Read, Robert F. Seaver, Christopher A.

Tinebra, Peter M.

Troyer, Steven E. Turner, Michael D.

Vajskop, Mark C.

Vandiver, Rick E. Webster, Joseph G. Weider, Lee A. Yinger, Daniel S.

416

Fifteenth Squadron

Wareagles

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Gilbert M. Opp

Donald C. Moore

David J. Stephan

Maj. William J. Lucas

417

The J.V. Anderson, Steven C. Antozzi, Timothy B. Baker, Scott M.

Broberg, Robert C.

Bronder, Thomas J. Burg, Roger W.

Carrier, Delos D. Daniels, Kurt A. Dildy, Glenn A. Frick, Glenn D.

James, Barry R. Kelly, Richard D. Largent, Larry B. McVinney, Paul D. Morris, Douglas D. Otero, Theodore M. II

Parkhouse, Ronald E. Paterson, John F. Reheiser, Joseph M. Robichaux, Leonard M.

Snyder, Steven R. Spears, Glenn F.

Threesmokes Bahr, Donald J. Barron, J.

Baumgarten, Harry E. Ill

Berglund, Kenneth W. Blake, Gregory N. Bohac, James M. Brown, A1 C.

Culp, David P. Flood, Brian J. Fullhart, Randal D. Galbreath, Bryan G. Herrera, Rojelio Jr Kent, Roger L. Larned, Russ H.

Macklin, Joseph D. Jr McGraw, Danny L. Mclntire, Edward J. Newstrom, Dale R. Orban, Kenneth D.

Rodgers, James L. Scheuermann, Steven P.

Smetana, Scott M. Stratford, Daniel W. Vinskey, Michael A.

419

Doolies Bowman, William R. Jr Brown, Michael A.

Buehler, Robert B. Burrell, Hugh F. Cornum, Kory G.

Crandell, William K. Cuellar, Christopher R.

English, Robert L. Faraone, Mark C. Frohlich, Ali C.

Gearan, Timothy J. Gill, Daniel L. II

Goodwin, Richard B. Gwozdz, Barbara Hails, Robert E. Jr

Jacoby, Dayne D. Jordan, Jarrett D. Krampe, Doris H. Lee, Russell Chung H. Marr, Dale A.

Nettles, David W. Olwell, Timothy P. Perez, Charles Robinson, Thomas E. Jr

Royer, Philip G. Schlattmann, Craig H. Stackman, George W. Ill Takashima, Emi

Throop, Brian V. Turner, Steven R. Urbancsik, Brian T. Wolf, Lawrence A.

420

Sixteenth Squadron Chicken Hawks

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Patrick A. McVay

John J. Michels

Russell L. Finney

Maj. Glenn A. McLeod

421

Baker, Glenn A.

Brumgard, Merle E. Jr. Buona, Ralph M.

Bush, Gregory J. Callegari, Brian A.

Campbell, William M.

Carter, Michael A.

Crenwelge, Wayne E. Diamond, Dennis J. Fikar, Louis S. Frey, William A. Jr. Fulks, Mark J.

Gravatt, Wayne K. Holder, Livingston L. Jr. Jeanes, Dennis P. Kramer, Kenneth J.

Lane, Richards E. Lopez, Derick W.

Morlock, Keith M.

Murphy, Gary G. Pellett, Gerald W.

Phillips, David W. Pierson, Wayne J.

VanValkenburg, Gregory J.

422

Threesmokes Bianco, Lynn A.

Blight, Thomas C. Braley, Mark S. Denton, David C.

Dignazio, Timothy L. Giglio, Mark S.

Harden, Bradford L. Jensen, Scott R. Jones, Richard A.

Leggett, Michael J. Markl, David C. McCorkle, Charles S.

Mendoza, Frank R. Merriam, Stephen D. Ostdiek, Paul H. Ristine, William N. Schoch, Dennis L. Sekac, Edward A.

Spencer, Clyde V. Jr. Stankiewicz, Edwin

Swanberg, Kevin G. Tardie, Robert D. Trouwborst, Keith J. White, James A. Ill

Woish, Mark S.

423

Doolies Alexander, David L. Jr Anderson, Vincent W. Jr

Blessing, Barton J. Caballero, Richard C. Coleman, Shawn M. Davis, Duane G.

Dorn, Allen E.

Fox, George M. Freeburn, Richard H. IV Gladfelter, Kenneth M. Hailstone, Mitchell J. Helm, Richard K.

Henke, Sue E.

Herring, Steven W. Hummel, Robert L. Jersin, Mark G. McGuire, Kurt M. Morrison, Claudia A.

O’Connor, Brian M. O’Neill, Robert A. Oxsen, Russell L. Perez, Luis A. Jr

Ridgeway, Raymond B. Smith, William J. Jr

Snyder, Dara C. Stephens, Donny K. Jr Suizu, Robert I. Thorpe, Dion P. Tippin, Barbara A. Turner, Garry A.

424

Seventeenth Squadron

Stalag Seventeen

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Peter J. Nigro

Thomas P. Mulhern

William E. Day

Capt. Gary R. Lorenz

425

The J.V. Alston, C. D Bell, Thomas D. Brown, Mitchel E. Busheme, David M. Dean, Garry Charles

Forsyth, Glen T. Goodfellow, Scott A. Hammond, Kevin G. Hoar, John P. Kendrick, Sam Joe

Kirkham, Edward E. Lengyel, David A. Maclellan, John A. McMillie, Michael G. Mintz, David L.

Puffenbarger, John E.

Richardson, Mark H. Ill Sloan, Shawn K. Smith, Scott J.

Vaughn, Robert J. Watt, Herbert Wheble, Peter E.

426

Threesmokes Christy, James G. Finch, Phillip D. Golden, John S. Heaberlin, Michael A. Hoobler, Michael A.

Jones, Bradley K. Kuehn, John M.

Longwill, Brian G. McCormack, John B. Mueller, Stephen P. Newman, Richard L.

Oneil, James W. Jr. Owen, Mark H. Player, James I. Roy, Robert L. Sawtelle, Steven C. Smith, Brian P.

Snoy, Kenneth L. Story, James R. Talbot, Thomas J.

Trogstad, Douglas D. Ward, John E. Jr. Whiting, Harrison H. 3rd

427

Doolies Armbruster, Theresa K. Bess, Ricky D. Blalock, Betty L. Callero, Christopher F. Cannon, Patrick G. Crevelt, Gregory W. Decou, Stephen R.

Dickinson, Douglas B. Dietrich, Michael A. Eriksen, John D.

Glowacki, David S. Gunn, Willie A. Hernandez, Richard J. Jorgensen, Karen D.

Klimek, Steven A. Lewis, Richard E.

Lovingfoss, Joel T. McKenna, Michael A. Morales, Dionisio Peterson, William E.

Ponce, Derek E.

Saxer, Robert K.

Shropshire, David M. Siewert, Timothy S. Sirote, Jerome D. Jr. Stephan, Douglas W. Thiele, Richard F. Traster, Richard K.

Turner, Richard H. Wilkinson, Rodney L. Zeller, Francis J.

Eighteenth Squadron 18 th Cadet Squadron Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

James D. Marlowe

Mark G. Ellis

Daniel T. Hinkin

Maj. William L. May

429

The J.V. Babcock, Steven L. Barlow, Douglas N. Bennett, Douglas J. Brake, Jeffrey D.

Brantley, Mikel S. Clay, John E.

Dorsey, John P. Fessler, Steven W. Gearhart, Kurt A. Henderson, Herbert H. Jr. Kailiwai, George III

Meyer, John S.

Miller, Kenneth J. Parker, John W. Preusser, Terry L. Reaser, Richard L. Jr. Rubin, Thomas W.

Scott, David J.

Silvestri, William D. Simmons, Daniel R. Smith, Robert G. Sonson, Charles V. Stewart, James H. II Tovrea, Gaylen L.

Troy, William L. 3rd

Vanderpool, Gary C. Jr.

430

Threesmokes Bingle, Bruce A. Ceruhar, Mark P. Coleman, Jerald A. x

yfk.

Davis, Patrick A.

English, Thomas E. Faulkner, Paul E.

Garber, Michael J. Ill Harris, Gary N. Hilley, Dennis F. Humphrey, Jack D. Jr. Kelly, Brian T. McChesney, Jeffrey A.

Moore, Harrell M. II Nowak, Michael J. Pearson, Ricardo Sanders, Robin L.

Sapper, David A. Schmitz, James E.

Shillington, Thomas P. Skarstedt, Vance R. Tenpas, Lowell J. Tullia, Terrance T.

Ungaro, Glen D. VanHoomissen, Michael F.

Yata, Avyn F.

431

Doolies Best, James H. Brown, Deron M. Butlett, Kevin M. Christensen, Robert N. Collins, Robert

Conrad, Roy M.

Crane, Gary E. Cummings, Mark E. Drake, Douglas G. Dufresne, Gerard A. Erickson, Douglas J. Faulhaber, Suzanne B.

Flores, Arnold Hawes, Jeffrey E. Knauf, Donald F.

Lange, Karen J. Leavoy, Lindsey J. Long, Loy D.

Lowry, James A. D. Ill Mayes, Galvin E. Muetzel, Benjamin W. Murray, Mark T. Nelson, Mark L. Porrazzo, Edward M.

Seybert, Roy D. Jr. Singleton, Robert R. Starr, Alan K.

Tasset, Jerry J. Thomas, John R.

Tighe, Brian C.

Turner, Guy D. Ware, Jacqueline 0. Wheeler, Scott L.

432

Nineteenth Squadron

Starship Nineteen

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Mark C. Tunis

Michael P. Cimafonte

Douglas E. Winders

Capt. Dennis T. Furdek

433

The J.V. Barrett, Stephen C.

Berger, Robert C. Bleikamp, Thomas K. Brown, David A.

Christensen, George M.

Cooper, Gary L. Crittenden, Steven M. Cukr, Jeffrey M. David, Michael Falkenberg, Brent J.

Hallett, Thomas M. Harrison, Oliver W. Hunt, Kenneth R. Lehman, Richard M. London, David G.

Mandt, Gregory A. Mathews, Bartley J. McLucas, Daniel S. Muttilainen, Mark A. Nelson, Steve J.

Puls, Steven J. Reyes, Alan C. Silenzi, Silvio N.

Snively, Scott R. Waldo, Jeffrey R.

434

Threesmokes Ash, Eric A. Brownfield, John J. Calhoun, Byron C.

Carpenter, John L. DeLouis, Dana R. Garza, Roberto

Gorenc, Frank Grunwald, Scott L. Jerger, Michael A. Johnson, Harlan C. Jurewicz, Donald

Kaeding, Roger T.

Klingshirn, Glen W. Lockie, Thomas R. Martin, Chal Arnold Matsen, Stephen R. McCabe, Thomas M.

McGovern, Thomas L. Ill

McKay, David B. Repech, Stephen A. Rew, William J.

Rogas, Peter N. Saffold, David L.

Smiley, Charles P.

Trapaga, Ralph Paul L.

Walter, Jeffrey A.

435

Doolies Cassling, Gail E. Copley, Ricky D. Darden, Christopher C. Evans, Michael C. Fitzsimmons, Jeffrey L.

Fontaine, David E. Harvey, Christopher T. Hill, William M. Jr. Keene, Larry D.

Knight, Susan B. Knuckles, Gwendolyn

Latorra, Ross A.

Laughlin, Walter P. Lindstrom, Mark J.

Mahaffy, Dorothy M. Montany, Paul F. Naye, Rowland M.

Norwood, Jonathan S. Ocvirk, Thomas F. Osowski, Theodore E. Patton, David H. Pittman, Dennis D.

Pratley, John F. Jr.

Rubinstein, David B. Ruff, Thomas M. Shawver, Steven J.

Stimpert, Scott R. Teston, Gary W. Torosian, Arthur J.

Wheeler, Steven H.

Wong, Joseph T.

436

Twentieth Squadron

Tough Trolls

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

William J. Palanica

Gary L. Ellsworth

Ernest B. Lindell

Maj. Richard F. Henningsen 437

The J.V. Bame, Gerald L. Jr Baumann, James M. Billman, Eddy R.

Carel, James B. Caslen, Mark A. Cataldo, Louis John Jr

Charpie, Kenneth E. Jr Chmielewski, Robert P.

Cluley, Michael J. Dallago, David R. Estep, David G. Flood, Christopher E.

Frymire, David A. George, Carl Graham, Michael R. Kenyon, Michael J. Miller, Dennis J. Moulton, John R. II

Nuckolls, Norman L. II Reed, Randall C. Russell, Andrew P.

Shagena, David B. Watts, Robert M. Wheelock, Robert E. Jr

438

Threesmokes Brewer, Gregory F. Chimelski, Scott E.

Ching, Jeffrey G. Davis, Walter R. Jr Diak, Robert J.

Dudney, Fred S. Ill

Gilbert, Michael H. Hackbarth, Joey R. Haendschke, Ernie H. Huff, George W. Hunt, Edward R. Ill Jones, Wesley W.

Kleinheksel, Mark A. Lane, Mark R. Larson, James B. Long, Cyril S. Martinelli, Michael A. Masonis, Jerome F. II

Mumby, James J. Jr Nemeth, Gregory S. Otomo, Michael Parsons, Theodore W. Ill

Quasney, Thomas J. Steffen, Michael W.

Taylor, Abbott L. Jr

Thomas, John D.

439

Doolies Batts, Stephen M. Bishop, Kathleen M. Collins, Phillip B. Jr.

Davis, Bryan K. Dunn, James M. Ill

Giordano, Michael A. King, Charles F. Kovalovsky, Andrew J.

Lewis, Anthony W.

Marshall, Gary P. McGraw, Robert L. Jr.

Megowan, Charles A. Miller, William S.

Musko, John E. Mutrie, Michael G. Nelson, Eric G.

Phillips, Shawna Putman, James L. Reinhart, Daniel L. Schaefer, Bonnie J.

Sloan, Thomas J. Smith, Michael B. Steinbeck, David J. Sturch, James P. Tubb, Craig E.

Uyeda, Charles T. Jr. Woodruff, Steven L.

440

Third Group Staff

441

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Twenty-First Squadron Black Jack

Maj. Theodore T. Fahrlender

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

Ernest G. Booch

Shannon T. Kingsley

William H. Pattison

The J.V. Bourland, Walker B. Carson, Gregory W. Dunton, Bradley K. Gilbert, Craig D. Habrun, Dean E. Hayes, Kevin T.

Kline, Russell B. Lade, Harry H. Machina, Jonathan A. Middleton, Rick L. Morrow, David L. Jr Munie, Kim Ronald

Murtari, John

Nagy, Dale A. Owen, Thomas J.

Patridge, Paul I. Poorman, Douglas A.

Schopper, Kenneth H. Schwartz, Philip H. Sloan, Neal C. Sneed, David W. Sorrell, Thomas L.

Swigonski, Mark S. Winter, Andrew C. II Yeakel, Glenn S.

443

Threesmokes Alderfer, Jeffrey S. Bowen, Kevin W. Davis, John L. Fontes, Jose L. Jr. Goldbach, Gregory P. Henderson, Frank E. Ill

Hill, Robie J. Johnson, Curtis W. Kerr, Stuart V.

King, Steven B. Kronebusch, Robert A.

Manning, David M.

McCarthy, Thomas A. McNeill, Rodney J. Moore, Jeffrey A. Morris, Thomas J.

Mulligan, Geoffrey C. Needs, Richard C.

Reid, Mark D.

Seamster, Robert A. Treadway, Charles G. C. Trumble, Quentin M. Veitschegger, Frederick B.

444

Doolies Allardice, Robert R. Benjamin, Vaughn P. Jr. Britton, David P. Coutts, William C.

Croghan, John F. Eisberg, Dean P.

Floyd, Kevin S. Gjermundsen, Edward I. Goggins, Edward G. Goodgame, Jeffrey A. Graham, James B.

Griggs, Brian J.

Guretsky, Joanne C. Hodgkins, Russell D. Jr. Janssen, Eric G. Johnson, Kent F. Lester, Thomas Jr. MacDonald, Paul T.

McKinnon, Craig J.

Moseley, Gary S. Nagahiro, Lynn Y. Newberry, Nancy J. OConnor, Patrick J. Origel, Frederick P.

Owens, John W. Peterson, William E. Prater, Marcus C. Rice, James H. Jr. Seay, Richard M. Jr.

Stefaniak, Michael J. Sturmthal, Jeffrey Tarleton, Michael S. Wiley, Henry R. Wilson, Robert J.

Zukauskas, Waldemar

445

—

Double Deuce

446

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. William R. Phillips

Edward L. Thomas

Neil A. Youstler

Kenneth P. Menzie

The J.V. Bogatschow, R. Castiglione, Robert Crissman, Herbert K. Dwire, Owen G. Ekrem, Alan C. Gahren, Francis M.

Garn, Jame9 E. Graham, Robert R. Hatchell, Raymond D.

Inglis, Junior L. Kaiser, Gregory L.

Kennedy, Greg R.

Kirchner, Eric P.

Leja, Douglas A. Lilly, David W. Magnus, Ronald N. McDonald, Michael J.

Pangman, Dale I. Phelps, Michael J. Rice, Dawrence W. Slee, Don Smith, Dorian W.

Tait, Ronald M.

Trujillo, Alexander Workman, Carl E. Jr Yearick, Patrick A.

Threesmokes Barge, Beverly L. II Bievenour, Michael J.

Boyd, William T. Buckley, Charles K. Burcher, William R.

Carnivale, Albert M. V.

Combs, James L. Jr.

Courtney, John F. Dickson, Stephen M.

Gaylord, Robert C. Gilday, David C. Halvorsen, Steven A.

Hay, Scott D. Hough, Paul G. Jackson, William T. Jr. Johnson, Samuel L. Lenz, Peter R.

Leptrone, Jeffrey L.

Mallery, Carl J. Parsons, Roger D.

Phillips, Richard A.

!D)&' Schneider, Robert S. II

Schossau, Tom M.

Swartz, Calvin L. Wendt, David W.

448

Doolies

I *1 P9

Amicarelli, Daniel Balazs, James M. Benjamin, Edwin D. Bloemer, John D. Brown, Peter M. Conner, Daryl W.

Crosby, Stephen G. Easton, David A.

Gay, Thomas C. Gelston, Gary S. Gibson, Edward B. Ill Harmon, Mark A.

Hilgart, Steven J. Holmes, Robert A. Hreno, Mark A. Klasmeier, Carol J. Knoll, Bradley H. Livada, Alan N.

Martin, Corby L. McCormack, Donald L.

Modrey, Jon T. Moriarty, Kathleen P. Nachtwey, Steven W. Posner, John D.

Radsovich, Kenneth P. Ramacciotti, James E. Sadlowski, Donald G. Saville, Daniel G. Schroeder, Christopher K.

Singh, Jiwan G. Skinner, Carl M. Thompson, Francie J. Vargas, Joseph H. Williams, Thomas E.

449

Twenty-Third Squadron Barnstormers

A.O.C.

Maj. Thomas A. Gibbs

450

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

William A. Parker

Ronald G. Morgan

David A. Wright

The J.V. Baier, Ken B. Blazer, William H. Brininstool, Charles M.

Casey, Michael R. Catlin, Michael A. Christensen, Louis E.

Czachor, Thomas Davidson, Wayne D. Durham, Stephen E. Fisher, Drew R. Gilbertson, Edward W. Grande, Salvatore F. Ill

Greenwood, Charles R. Grupp, James J.

Hagedorn, James D. Hepfer, Stephen J. Hughes, Gary A. Keohane, Thomas V.

Kregel, Kevin R. Lafrance, Roger J. Laumann, Donald C. Lowe, Lon D.

Ortega, Lorenzo III Paton, Douglas E.

Postulka, Gregory M. Roetzel, David M. Skolaut, Paul M. Therrien, Sam C. Troemel, Benjamin H. Jr

451

Threesmokes Bergamini, Peter J. Bernard, James W. Boldosser, Michael J. Brace, Michael W.

Calloway, David L. Dickman, Steven P.

Ellis, William W. Hatsch, Henry A. Jr. Hall, Richard P. Hamm, Thomas F. Hoffman, Lawrence J. Hollenbeck, Kenneth F.

Hunsuck, Donald E. Johnson, Alan E. Kelly, Paul M. Long, Ronald M. Minkinow, Ted H. Mundelein, Teddy 0. Jr.

Pasko, Peter D. Pickett, Gary D. Pointer, Ronald L. Robideaux, Robin D. Ross, Gordon S. Shular, Kurt W.

Taylor, Walter W. Jr. Thomasson, David J.

Yanni, Thomas D. Zanowicz, Edward T.

452

Doolies Acoba, Primo Jr.

Bangerter, Robert M. Jr. Baylock, Joseph S. Benge, Paul E. Borchadt, Mark D.

Boyer, David A. Brewer, Lind9y R.

Cedergren, David A. Ensor, Mark A.

Harrington, John D.

Hartigan, Timothy K. Hedrick, Joseph P. Herlik, Edward C. Jeffrey, Mary P. Jones, Dennis M.

Kapaku, Charles K. Kennedy, James R. Kobald, Karl F. Lane, Jay E.

Libby, Janet C. Malkovich, Michael S.

Messer, John 0. Moyer, Diane M.

Myers, Gary J. Peck, Rodan E.

Peplau, Michael A. Petak, Mickey D.

Prosseda, Phillip D. Ralph, Donald C.

Rigler, Priscilla L. Ruff, Christopher D. Rutherford, Robert B. Saives, Jamie L.

Schuch, Stephen C. Simpson, Wendell P. 3rd Smothermon, James M. Snodgrass, Steven W. Swonger, David J. Wilson, Jeffrey M.

453

Twenty-Fourth Squadron Phantoms

454

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. William E. McGarrity

Kenneth W. VanTreuren

Richard L. Ring

Dallas K. Stephens

The J.V. Allen, Martin W. Barr, Samuel J. Bos, David L. Cuthrell, Joseph E. Ill

Daly, Patrick R. Douville, Arnold K.

Evers, Michael S. Fellmeth, Jeffrey E. Gibbons, Robert D. Groves, David S. I fill, Walter E. Jones, Jeffrey G.

Karstens, John P. King, Raymond J. Jr

Kintzing, Jeffrey K. Knoll, George B. Lentz, Daniel P.

Pauly, James D. Jr

Prodanovich, Tomislav M. Schow, Kenneth C. Jr Senn, William T. Ill Spendley, Frank D. Thompson, Mark A. Wainscott, Stuart B.

455

Threesmokes Astu, Bernhard W. Barker, Kenneth W. Baumgartner, Daniel J. Jr. Black, Richard E. Drohan, Thomas A. Ellison, Roger K.

Erkes, Gary W. Finchum, Kenneth G. Jr.

Goodwin, Kenneth R. Green, Thomas G. Harris, Junious L. Ill

Jackson, Jeffry A.

Jacobson, Christopher P. Keary, George T. Jr. Leatham, Dale W. Lind, Marcus R. Locher, Mark A.

Lustig, Donald

McElwee, Michael J. Notestein, John A. II Pasterak, George R. Pearson, Edward 0. Reichl, Karl 0. Jr.

Rountree, Gregory

Ryan, James F. Schultz, Keith D. Tebrink, Kenneth L. Vandercook, David A.

Doolies Andrew, Sanford S. Angello, Joseph J. Jr. Burtch, Clark D. Cervenak, Matthew W. Costello, Daniel J. Ehrhard, Thomas P.

Enos, Matthew B. Fortson, Michael L. Glazier, Marjorie A. Gonzalez, Dean W.

Graper, Mark W. Graves, Irvin W. Jr.

Hager, Douglas S. Hernandez, Juan M. Hill, David A. Jones, Kim Kohut, Susan J. Maresca, Keith P.

McLeish, Rosemarie T. Miloscia, Mark A. Nulk, Vincent A. Jr. Pettit, Martin R.

Pinney, Jav R. Prileszky, Steven S.

Reichman, Donald L.

Sargent, Frederick E. Seibel, Mark Senn, Debra J.

Soto, Scott S. Tovani, Jonathan G. VonBuettner, Kenneth E.

Willner, Israel B. Witham, James C. Yates, Kenneth W.

457

Twenty-Fifth Squadron Redeye

458

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Capt. Robert 0. Brewer

Allan M. Becker

Robert M. Vendley

Robert K. Marshall

The J.V. Bresley, William M. Bruggemeyer, Mark E. Bunecke, Joseph Burton, Ronnie A.

Conroy, Bertram Couillard, Michael R.

Crisp, Stanley M. Ghiden, Reginald J. Hollister, Gregory S. Kain, Mark E.

Kelly, Terrence B. Kirk, Charles C.

Lane, Leland G. Livie, Brian K. Mathews, Thomas P. Ill Oberndorfer, John C. Prusak, Kenneth A.

Sewell, Donald P. Sink, Jerry T.

Sligar, Steven B. Smith, Kevin J.

Twohig, Thomas F.

Vance, William B. Wellsfry, John L. Whitehair, Thomas J. Wright, Michael A.

Threesmokes Akong, Bayne P. Allan, Scott D. Cusanelli, Robert A. Davitte, Mitchell C. Jr.

Dupre, John P. Franklin, Jeffrey G.

Guillotte, Keith P. Hoog, Stephen L. Hurley, Timothy T. Jones, Vernon D. Larsh, Jeffrey S. Liard, Scott R.

Lundy, Leo C. MacPherson, Bruce E. Malcolm, John F. Matz, Jon A. Maust, Dennis R.

Maynard, Joel R. Morgan, John J. Neumann, Joseph M. Paddock, Patrick B. II Pardun, Lindsey S.

Rember, William B.

Spence, Stephen M. Stark, Thomas J. Steele, Danny

460

Doolies Brennan, Timothy P. Bush, James D.

Carlson, Walter G. Jr.

Coddington, Michael W. Compton, Mark A. Dalton, Benjamin B.

Dillon, Clifford D. Easier, Roy J. Jr. Edmonds, Marty J. Estes, Michael A. Garlow, Mark D.

Hardesty, William M.

Harris, Robert J. Harwood, Richard H. Hettmann, Mitchell L. Hoene, Peter F.

Hughes, Mary G. Jones, Michael J.

Joviak, Betsy J. Kernan, Michael E. Knowlton, Patrick J.

Koslowsky, David D. Lusk, Karen L. Maleare, James D. Jr.

Marshall, Brian Matter, Allen A. Meseck, Kirk E. Miller, Raymond A. Jr. Neal, Thomas A. II Olden, Jeffrey B.

Park, Susan D. Pennock, James P. Petrek, Curtiss R. Richter, Kurt J.

Roy, William J. Saladin, Mark S.

Silva, James T.

Vandagriff, Timothy B. Vorpahl, Richard L. ^

Ziebart, David A.

461

Twenty-Sixth Squadron Barons

462

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Lt. Col. Michael B. Brown

Donald D. Novonty

Thomas K. Slattery

Randel C. Frantz

The J.V. Barker, Richard W. Barrett,* Terence E. Ellis, Jay S. Jr. Gottsacker, Brian K. Hollerbach, Lynn M.

Holzgang, Peter A.

Keaton, James H. II

Kopf, Thomas J. Leftwich, Drew A. Matcheck, Dean F. Mika, Wayne S. Newsom, Ronald R.

Nichols, William L. Parker, Timothy J. Rachocki, Kenneth D. Rice, Edward A. Jr. Richardson, Anthony

Sartor, Gregory P. Schwartz, Ronald C.

Sponable, Jess M. Stough, Jeffrey R.

Strong, Gordon R. Thompson, William D. Whitt, John J.

Threesmokes Baltimore, Michael D. Bennett, Richard L. Davis, Alan K. Dent, Joseph F. Duda, George J. Jr Erickson, Steven G.

Gibbs, David G. Herrera, Walter H. Hilton, Jeffery C. Hood, David B. Krzewinski, John Q. Jr Lewis, James C.

Lowry, Stephen M. Mikula, Daniel J. Pociunas, Anthony S. Renis, Joseph A. Ross, Mark L. Schuld, Rodger G.

Stites, John T. 3rd Takai, Thomas A. Wolf, Steven H.

464

Doolies Akelman, Andrew A. Andersen, Thomas K.

Bobinger, Mark A. Bussian, Eric R.

Campbell, Patrick Edward

Cumnock, Jeanna L. Deangelo, Tony R. Eastman, Michael L. Feliz, Paul F. Francis, David W.

Gamboa, Steven G. Glade, David B. II Gossfeld, Timothy F. Gvazdauskas, Peter J. Jr Hightaian, Jeffrey P.

Hopmeier, William R. Jablonsky, Dane D. Kenkel, Colin D. Madson, George M. Ill

Mallory, Patrick A.

Matus, Stephen Jr Micale, Peter N. IV Mielke, Jeffrey A. Nielsen, Byron E. Olson, Karen D.

Pell, Eric M. Power, John W. Price, Craig J.

Reilly, Kevin T. Schoeck, Kristen I.

Schulter, Matthew J. Smart, James W.

Worthingstun, Dean D. Zehner, Edwin A.

465

Twenty-Seventh Squadron Thunderbirds

466

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Steven R. Fisher

Mark C. Ward

Michael P. Paquette

Michael T. Delvin

The J.V Almand, Todd L. Antoniazzi, Robert V. Apfel, Mark E. Brown, Russell B.

Davidage, Richard C. Drake, Ricky J.

Farrell, Philip A. Fossen, Thomas L.

Gallagher, Mark V. Gray, Peter W. Gruner, Glenn A. Harrison, Robert J.

BImH

Johnson, Richard F. Jr. Lafreniere, Lawrence L. Liotta, Peter H. Norris, Michael P.

Parks, Raymond C. Smith, Stephen W. Spain, Michael J. Taliaferro, William C. Thacker, Thomas H.

Vorwald, Frank G. Whitlow, Douglas A.

Wong, Marshall L.

Threesmokes Adams, Scott A. Alfaro, Albert C. Bonutti, Anthony G. Booen, Michael W. Chandler, John F. Field, Burton M.

Flanders, Ronald R. Gottlier, Aryea Gricius, Randall E. Hennings, Gary L. Johnson, Henry 0. IV

Kohlhofer, Jeffery L.

Maxwell, Richard M. May, Mark D.

McCartney, David R. McDonald, Dann C. Miller, James M. Jr. Mohar, Robert K.

Montoya, John W. Murry, Curtis R. Norton, Bradley G. Osmers, Michael R. Peters, David M. Jr. Reuss, Nikos P. L.

Runa, Paul P.

Shemwell, Paul F.

468

Doolies Alicea-Ortiz, Edgar Bapineau, Robert J. Ballard, Lee J. Barker, John M. Jr. Beesley, Richard A. Bracich, Mark E.

Cooper, Robert R. Cox, Michael A.

Craigle, Scott A. Ellington, John D. Emrick, Holly L. Farrell, John F.

Goodrich, Jeffrey L.

Gray, Gary D. Harrison, Thomas R. Hudson, David C.

Kelly, Ernest M. Ill Kennedy, John D.

Krutz, Robert D. Jr. Lawrence, Gerald H.

Lindquist, Kevin R. Martinez, Mark A. McFarland, Richard P.

McKoy, John C. McNeight, Kevin J. Mellenthin, Mark E. Nichols, John P. Oswald, James E.

O’Toole, Lawrence J. Jr. Petrucci, John M. Porter, Robert W. Richman, Craig R.

Rosenberger, Glenn D.

Snoody, Richard B. Sweeney, Linda M. Talarico, Paul H.

469

Twenty-Eighth Squadron CS-28

470

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Walter J. Archey

Douglas C. Downey

Steven Slate

Irving L. Halter

The J.V. Deluca, Russell J. Dicocco, Ricardo Farrier, Thomas A. Follansbee, Guy D.

Gieg, Deon G. Glitz, Richard W.

Goodhand, George M. Grimme, Joseph C. Hamilton, Rodney L. Hendrick, Kenneth D. Islin, John N. Ill Johnson, Brian F.

Ludke, Jerry A. Marlin, Robert T. McMahon, Andrew T. Purcell, Carlton E. Jr. Rubeor, James T.

Stapler, Wendell T. Steel, Robert P. Stewart, Moses Jr. Thornton, Robert G. Tronsor, Jeffrey D.

Wheeler, Derek P. Williams, William L. II Zink, Peter G.

Threesmokes Ahmie, Kenneth S. Avery, Paul H. Jr. Bash, Craig N.

Berdeguez, Nicholas P. Clay, Thomas R. Davis, Philip N.

Dennis, Scott T. Duncan, Christopher J. Fox, Michael E.

Hagar, Richard L. Hudson, William D. Hutchison, Hugh E.

Jogerst, John D. King, Christopher R. Kuhlmann, Mark S. Mattern, Kenneth G.

McBride, George E. Ill

Melim, Peter B.

Meyer, Randell S. Roeder, Gary L. Sanchez, Humberto A. II Schmidt, Kevin G.

Simmons, Scott P. Todar, Charles F. Travnick, William R. Tremblay, Richard E.

472

Doolies Apeel, Karl A. Arroleda, Henry J. Barraza, Daniel T. Benn, Mack III

Boothby, David B. Jr. Borrelli, Louis

Brunskole, Steven E.

Connolly, Michael W. Cullis, Brian J. Eiler, James T. Emaus, Erik A.

Englebretson, Gordon T.

Franklin, William P. Gerzanics, Michael A. Goetz, T. Tracey Harris, Richard Heaston, Glen D. Holowka, Peter W.

Justus, Steven C.

Kapitzke, Robert L. Kauffman, Chris J. Kikugawa, Walter K. Kimsey, Kevin L. Laushine, Stephan J.

McKenzie, Catherine M. McNeill, Ron Miller, Christopher D. Mitchell, Gene T. Jr. Moseley, Harry E. Murray, Mark D.

Nordgren, Gordon L. OHair, Karen A. Peatross, Scott P. Reimann, Jack L. R. Rudolph, John K.

Seeley, Tim R.

Shugg, Charles K. Thornhill, Paula G. Walters, Donald E. Wier, Mary J. Williams, Thomas A. Yakab, Matt

473

Twenty-Ninth Squadron Black Panthers

474

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Phillip W. Loper

Patrick T. Duffy

Robert T. Patterson

Arthur L. Wachdorf

The J.V. Albert, John L. Armstrong, Curtis A. Cienski, Todd A. Crudele, Marcel S.

Cuellar, Andres N. Jr

Demitry, Peter F. English, Timothy J. Gordon, Leo H. Hamm, John A. Horvath, Arpad E. Kana, Thomas E.

Kinney, Peter H. Kluczinske, David L. Koch, William F. Jr Koenitzer, William J. Leach, Buddy C. II

Pennekamp, James L. Schafer, John A.

Scott, Charles E. Ill

Snyder, John D. Treadway, James D. van

Haastert, Robert G.

Wagner, Robert J. Wells, Lawrence L. Willis, Joseph G.

475

Threesmokes Clarizio, Robert J. Darkes, Brian K.

Doyle, William P. Jr. Dunbar, Matthew C. Elliott, Phillip C. Frangos, Stephen A.

Gallego-Torres, Luis Helms, Michael R. Hoff, Ernest H. Kadlec, Robert P. Miller, Jerry F. Neice, Mark W.

Niezen, Alejandro J. Nord, Robert A. Pierce, George J. Plaehn, Timothy A.

Repasky, Daniel S.

Schirmer, Chester C. Schneller, James L.

Skubal, Gary A. Smith, Gerald T. Swanson, Paul G.

Waddell, Charles C. Jr. Wilson, Edward M. Zamora, Ross C. Jr. II

476

Doolies Adent, William H. Belsito, Peter G.

Benjamin, Gail F. Bianco, Joseph A. Byrne, Ronald E. Ill Cameron, Charles S.

Carlson, Gary R. Correia, John P. Demers, Jon L. Drew, Steven R. Elbert, James P. Emmert, William C.

Gulliver, Timothy L. Hall, Scott D. Hancock, Daniel D. Heatherman, Patrick J. Jones, William Jr.

Kerdavid, Marcel E. Jr. Kisner, Frank J.

Kugler, Bruce A. Kupko, John C. Leduc, Edward J.

Markwell, Scot L.

Odegard, Keith J. Patsy, John C. Peterson, John C.

Saleck, Stephen R. Swisher, Mark C. Utley, Kathleen M. Votipka, David M.

Walker, Daniel R. Walker, Peggy C.

Wiegman, Stanley F.

477

Thirtieth Squadron

Dirty Thirty

478

Fall

Winter

Spring

A.O.C.

Cmdr.

Maj. Thomas R. Griffith

Patrick J. Shay

Roger L. Smith

Mario A. Garza

The J.V. Avery, Donald R. Beck, Paul C. Breunling, Randy B. Curry, Bruce L. Durlak, James R. Gibson, Michael B.

Grechanik, Jeffrey W. Harrison, Arthur S. Jr Hoffman, John M. Johnson, Robert D. Keels, Michael A.

King, Mark W.

Laguna-Borrero, Marcos Manley, James E. Mesnard, Danny J. Peterson, Gregory J. Ramos, James J.

Saucier, Johnny S. Schwarzenbach, Daniel L. Selinka, Thomas Smith, Christopher D. Sviba, John F.

Thigpen, William W. Ust, Carl S. Whidden, James F. II Yamanaka, Dean S.

479

Threesmokes Allen, Travis L. Jr. Bruckmeier, Grant H.

Cummings, Scott 0. Davis, Charles R. Dudley, Thomas E. Jr. Fitzgerald, Michael G.

Glass, Jeffery R.

Headberg, Greg A. Kries, Keith D. Lafon, Ronald C. Lewis, William L. Jr.

Marquardt, Joe H.

Moroze, Michael L. ODonnell, John C. Palandech, Donald M. Phene, Claude J. II Piribek, John M.

Robertson, Jeffery A. Schumacher, Edward J. Stull, Bert W. N. Swenson, Erik J. Walley, Richard A.

480

Doolies Barnhill, Jon T. Beard, Thomas W. Bond, Eugene L. Bouchard, Maurice E. Childers, Timothy R. Cline, David E.

I I

Darula, Sandra L. Duty, Bradley D.

Eggers, Jeffrey A. Fawcett, Reinaldo A.

Frappier, Paul A. Goff, John Michael

Hanson, Kris A.

Hill, Michael L. Howe, Keith B.

Humphrey, Donna L. Jee, Thomas E.

Jeter, George D. Johnson, Timothy J. Juhas, Lucille D. Keener, James C. Jr.

Kemp, Bradley R.

Kenney, Greg A. Lyons, William J. Ill Murray, Craig F. Prahst, David M.

Preteska, Stephen Jr. Sallee, Douglas K. Scales, Daniel K.

Stephens, Mark C.

Waters, Steven C. Wendin, Richard J. Ziebold, Louis C.

481

Fourth Group Staff

482

Thirty-First Squadron Grim Reapers Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Dennis M. Kliza

James E. Neumeister

John C. Yanaros

Capt. Warren A. Ashton

483

The J.V. Barton, Robert B. Jr Brown, Eric M. Dowers, Dale W. Dupuis, Glen E. Eagan, Brendan E. Gallagher, David M.

Hawkins, Michael A. Heilman, Barnet R. Jackson, Robert H. James, Larry D. Kouri, Jeffrey V. Kudelka, Lawrence

Lofgren, Steven T. McCollum, Mack K. Olsen, Karl R. Phillips, Horace D. Polski, James R. Read, Rande S.

Rogers, James E. Scheller, Wayne A. Speziale, Salvatore

Stgelais, Ernest C. Werthmann, Mark M. Zdeb, Keith D.

484

Threesmokes

Baldwin, Brian D. Bullard, William B. Busier, Bruce A. Butler, Laurence J. Carter, William B. Childers, Edwin R.

Edmonds, David K. Fish, Mark B.

Gipson, Michael R. Gordon, Jeffrey S. Hunt, Ronald S. Lampugnano, Phillip V.

McAlear, Rodney A.

McChesney, Donald J. Perry, Ronnie W. Rasmussen, Steven K. Roach, Bruce D.

Shropshire, Allan B.

Stephan, Robert B. Wagner, Glen R. Warner, Curt E. Wgisman, Joseph S. Westlund, Michael R. Wingo, Thomas L.

485

Doolies Arata, Thomas C.

Armstrong, Roy G. Bigo, Henri J.

Borsi, John J.

Brightbill, Elizabeth A. Brimer, William T.

Burgin, Corrine D. Cerise, Kirk S.

Cunningham, George L. Eliason, William T.

Farrah, Steven T. Floyd, John M. Frizzell, Randy S. German, Erling S. Gordon, John A. Greenhill, Karl J. Grisham, Tad A.

Karl, Francis E. Koepke, Michael J. Leclair, Thomas D. Levitt, Michael C. Masek, Robert P.

McKinney, Earl H. Jr. Miller, William R. Jr.

Nugen, William A. Jr. Olson, Michael R. Opatowsky, Michael J. Poindexter, Jay N. Ramos, Thomas J. Rees, Daniel G.

Roemish, Lorraine Y.

Sample, Joseph M. Schaaf, David A.

Swauger, Stephen E. Sweet, Norman C. Therianos, Janet A.

Upshur, Robert A. Jr.

486

CS-32 Road Runners

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

James E. Moschgat

Stewart 0. Williams

Quay C. Snyder

Maj. Thomas D. Howard

487

The J.V. Bartels, Kyle M.

Briggs, Dana L. Deaton, David B. Devereaux, Richard T. Elliott, Mark E. Ford, Wayne A.

Gazo, Anthony S. Hull, Thomas E. Jones, David T. Kaleas, Neil W. Kellenbence, Wayne H. Lacourse, Matthew J.

McCraw, Gregory M. Meehan, David J. Jr. Rehwaldt, Robert J. II Reusche, Barry S.

Rogge, Gregory D. Rubalcaba, Jimmey W.

Ryan, Terrence Schaeuble, Jan R. Valle, Charles N. Wallace, Richard L. Wise, Michael L. Wisniewski, Vincent P.

488

Threesmokes Albro, Trevor S. Chenaille, Peter J.

Chin, Craighton Cohick, Donald M. Curry, Gary D. Cvelbar, Daniel A.

Dallas, John R. Jr. Davidson, Walter F. Duhamel, John L. Jr.

Englebrecht, Michael S. Fisher, Robert G. Franceschi, Darwin C. Jr.

Hartley, David B. Jouas, Jan M. Kraak, Kenneth L.

Lepper, Steven J. Mathews, Stephen A. McGee, Michael D.

Murakami, Michael G. Sands, Raymond G. Scherbinske, Donald A. Steed, James C. Teigeler, Thomas W. Wright, Walter E. Ill

489

Doolies Albrecht, Thomas L. Atwood, Lome H. Barnett, Deanne M.

Boteilho, Steven F. Breidt, Peter S. Carrothers, Scott W. Coltman, William C. Jr.

Corso, Joseph P.

Elkin, Curtis R, Gall, James C. Garcia, Teresa A. Gruber, David J. Haase, Diane M. Hebert, Joseph E. Henderson, Gregory H.

Hept, George B. Hernandez, Bonifacio III

Jaranyi, Karl J. Jones, David A. Kettler, Thomas R. Lucas, John A. Miller, Michael T.

Minear, Gregory W.

Murphy, Mark B. Neves, Edward E. Parker, Richard L. Puyear, Jerry R. Reasner, Chris A. Ritchie, Thomas E.

Ruhlman, Philip M.

Sajevic, Robert R. Schmidt, Edward B. Smith, Frederick D. Trageser, Jay E. Wallace, Larry S. Warren, Robert L.

490

Thirty-Third Squadron Cellar Rats

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

James V. Maskowitz

Donald L. McCune

Victor L. Zirilli

A.O.C.

Maj. Donnie C. Evans

491

The J.V.

Bruce, Edward R.

Carbaugh, David C. Clasen, Gregory G.

Fielder, William 0. Foster, Michael P. Frasz, Russell J.

Gasper, Bruce J.

Glover, Russell D. Hammond, William S.

Herriges, Darrell L.

Hunt, Edward E. Ill Hurley, George D. Lawrence, Kevin S. Locklear, Kirby R. Maher, David J. Meiselwitz, Terry S.

Melaragno, Jeffrey J. Plavney, Daniel Rosenberry, Donald L. Short, Alfred L. W. Jr. Smith, Charles F. Snyder, David M. Waters, David B.

492

Threesmokes Alvarado, Richard L. Anderson, Garth B. Belt, James M. Coucoules, John S. Cromwell, Jori N.

Czerepak, George K.

Deming, Bryan F. Fox, Arthur D. Jr. Gregory, William G. Hammer, John J. Jr. Impellizzeri, Kenneth B. Krakoff, Richard A.

Leuthold, Mark A. Mamuzich, Kelvin A. Muscatell, James J. Jr. Parsons, Robert A. Ill Roller, Michael S. Schmidt, Martin W.

Schug, Klaus H. Shell, Roger D. Solar, Richard E. Sollars, Mark J. Szulta, John A. Ill Tierney, Thomas A.

VanValkenburg, Scott W.

Vanlaan, Michael J.

Witt, Richard B.

493

Doolies Anderson, David R. Audiss, Mark D. Bassett, Charles K. Berger, Nancy D. Brooks, George B. Burket, Louise A. Caine, Virginia L.

Conlee, Carl S. Ill

Diaz-Rodriguez, Pedro A.

Duffy, Michael T. Freeman, David E. Gleichman, Michael D. Grabowski, Gary A. Green, Steve G.

Harper, William H. Hedblom, Jon J. Helms, Susan J. Hendricks, Robert H. Johnson, Loring G. Konicki, Kenneth M.

Logan, James M. McCarville, Daniel J. Miller, John 0.

Osnes, Thomas P. Powers, Fred T. Jr.

Puetz, Jeffery A. Reeves, Robert L.

Schley, Robert E. Seufert, John R.

Smith, Paul G. Tonneson, Larry E.

Tyau, Jon S. L.

Williams, James M. Wingate, James R. Zappia, Michael A.

494

Thirty-Fourth Squadron Razorbacks

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

James A. Rennie

Mark D. Shackelford

Robert E. Dehnert, Jr.

Maj. Maynard L. Honesty

495

The J Black, Daniel N.

Boone, Frederick S. Jr. Cashes, James L.

Chapin, Christopher M. Cope, Terry W. Cotterell, Charles W.

Davis, Kevin J. Dillman, Donald R. Flink, George P. Froehler, Bruce R.

Gourley, Craig N.

Harper, Donald L. Hendrix, Steven P. Hickey, Robert A. Irish, Philip S. Keele, Robert M.

Mangold, Michael E. Martin, Gary J. Miller, David R. Milliken, Charles S. Nevin, Michael B. Peck, Leon S.

Pitou, Michael C. Reeves, Richard R. Jr.

Rosepink, Ronald K. Sager, Frederick S. Temple, David J. Wentzell, Douglas R. Woodfork, Isaac K.

496

Threesmokes Abbott, Keith C. Ashley, Michael K. Britsch, Uwe K. Brown, Robert W. Jr. Callahan, James P. Dobemus, Eric V.

Dunaway, Jeffrey W. Emmert, Paul H.

English, Brian A. Fernandez, Thomas E. Fountain, Michael A. Gray, Ronald L.

Guertin, David B. Hampl, Brian J. Honeycutt, Grover R. Kluttz, John R. Jr. Looney, Steven J. McCausland, Charles W.

Needham, Theodore E. Ill Rowe, Robert A.

Staples, Richard J. Storms, Douglas R.

Tierney, John G. II Tisdale, Patrick D. Jr.

Vandam, Blaine A.

Wills, Guy J. Ill

497

Doolies Angus, Bruce B. Ault, Jeffrey T. Below, Arthur R. Jr. Carroll, John J.

Chavez, Scott A.

Clapp, Randolph E. Clark, Marjorie L. Erickson, Karl C. Fries, David G.

Gilliland, Michael C.

Higginbottom, Bradlaugh W. Hodgdon, Kenneth M. Houston, John R. Howard, Richard F.

Ibara, Jerry M. Keeling, Daryll W. Kounnas, Stephanie J. Kresge, Stanley T. Lutz, Robert K.

Montgomery, Warren A. Morse, Mary L. Moynahan, Michael E. Plosa, Beverly A. Richardson, Guy E.

Schneider, James M. Sears, Alvin D. Selva, Paul J. Stitt, Scott M. Stoney, Robert B.

Swanson, Robert V. Taylor, Larry G. Thompson, Scott 0. Webb, Steven G.

498

Thirty-Fifth Squadron Wild Weasels

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Timothy Malone

Jeffery P. Smith

Anthony Villalobos

Maj. Michael P. Kennedy

499

The J.V. Baltmiskis, Gregory G. Cantrell, Frank P. Jr.

Carrillo, Arnie T.

Conard, Bruce R.

DeGeorge, Frank A. Donnelly, John R. Farnell, Fredrick C.

Feld, Steven Fremento, Philip A. Heise, Keith H. Hermandorfer, Wayne A.

Mills, Raymond G. Nelson, David A. Neubauer, John A. II Randall, Allan E. Shook, Richard A. Jr. Takahara, Stuart E. Tindall, Steven R.

Torchia, Linden J. Torres, Francisco A. Tseronis, Peter S. Wambsganss, Michael C. Williams, Michael B. Womack, William P. Zeitz, Frederick H. Ill

500

Threesmokes S

Allen, David A.

Bingaman, John F.

Bottesch, Curtis &

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Byers, Carl L.

DeGraaf, Peter J. Dewey, Edward P. Difrancesco, Joseph Durban, Ronald M.

Harrington, Scott D. Holbrook, John B.

Kimmel, Charles D. Lund, Eric H.

McLaughlin, John S. Murphy, William K. Rand, Robin Rokes, Michael D.

Shearer, Douglas P. Sims, James R. Jr.

Vazquez, Donald J. Jr. Vilot, Michael J. Wallace, Rick C. White, Lawrence J.

Wyatt, Richard G.

501

Doolies Andrews, William F. Avery, Gary M. Baird, Robert B.

Roedigheimer, Ralph A.

Brown, Daniel E.

Cheney, Joseph F. Clark, Patrick K. Contreras, Carlos

Fay, John P.

Fernandes, Joseph E. Fritz, Bruce H. II Gerth, Gregory R. Glenn, Michael L. Green, Kurt A.

Hanley, James N. Jones, David M. Kelsey, Peter W. Kordosky, Larry L. Larivee, David R.

Lou, Janice K. Melfi, Matthew M.

Milligan, Charles E. Packard, Brian T. Powell, James E.

Rupp, Alexander M. Russett, John R. Skulina, Kenneth M.

Stanaway, Brian J. Timko, Mark M.

Truex, Thomas A.

Waples, Sandra L. White, Michael P. Yockey, Keith Zempel, Elizabeth D.

502

Thirty-Sixth Squadron Pink Panthers

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Robert D. Eskridge

William T. Wiltz

Stanley L. Hill

Maj. Robert J. Wilcox

503

The J.V.

Brown, Curtis L. Jr.

Capasso, Paul F.

Fitzpatrick, Rodney S. Gronewald, Kenneth R. Hefferly, Mark K. Heins, Edward W. Ill

Hrerenak, Keith P.

Huelskamp, Robert M. Kistler, James M.

Knapp, Kenneth P. Legg, Steven K. McDonald, Michael J.

Miller, Scott G. Moulton, Harold W. II

Moye, Arthur L. Jr. Newton, Richard Y. Ill Nixon, Penny R. Rank, Kevin A.

Sercel, Jonathan A.

Sligar, William G. Weller, George P. Whitbeck, Dyke H. White, Gary M. Wininger, David A. Worley, Robert M. II

504

Threesmokes

Bogden, Edward L. Box, Jon L. S. Cleland, Roy A. Cook, Peyton E.

Degreef, Leo H. Donaldson, Kenneth A. H.

Draper, Gary J. Eichelberger, William S. II Hunt, Thomas P.

McKay, Kenneth E. Jr. Morrill, Frederick S. Pool, James H.

Rogers, Claude S. Runk, James C. Sandoval, Lawrence J.

Shimabukuro, Lynn M. Snyder, Jeffrey G. Starr, William K.

Stevens, Kurt B. Stone, William E. Jr. Vendlinski, Terry P. Ware, Michael E. Weaver, Glenn W. Zagorski, James

505

Doolies Ashley, Richard T. Beeson, Travis M. Jr. Bivans, Raymond A. Boice, Rebecca E. Brown, Daniel L.

Burruel, Benjamin D. Carpenter, Paul M. Chandler, Robert D. Daley, Mary W. Deville, James G. Jr.

Dowden, Allene Fritz, John R. Gitchell, Craig T. Goyings, David M. Gray, Ronald P.

Hall, Robert L. Hudson, Robert D. Jones, Noel T. King, Philip T. Jr. Lauer, Theodore W. Jr. Lehr, James A.

McLoughlin, Michael G. Medrano, Armando Nelson, Paul W. Neuenswander, David M. Palmer, John R.

Reed, William K.

Roley, Ross E. Scully, Sean P. Skotnicki, James R. Slavec, Laurie S. Smearman, James M. Smith, Arthur F.

Sopko, Joseph A. Jr. Tolerton, Daniel C. Vishoot, Edward L. Jr. Wandishin, David M. Weber, Ronald R.

Wright, Richard L. Jr.

506

Thirty-Seventh Squadron Smilers

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

John H. Mol

Robert N. McGrath

Glen C. Kennedy

Maj. John Ferr

507

Collins, James E. Jr. Davis, Michael P. Dunton, Bruce R. Evans, David W. Furst, Timothy M. Hamilton, Anthony J.

Haupt, Randy L. Mason, Linwood Jr.

Meyer, Carl E. Morton, Lawrence B.

Padgett, Michael G. Reynes, Joseph Jr.

Sandlin, David W. Jr. Schneeberger, Thomas R.

Schrag, Douglas L. Shehan, Thomas W.

Shirley, Gary M. Undhjem, Lance D. Wynn, David M.

508

Threesmokes Armington, James F. Bartell, Richard J. Baudhuin, Michael P. Blount, Legrande O. Boyington, William E. Brugh, Mark S.

Carley, Dale H. Jr. Colvin, Gregory J. Craig, Nicholas D. Fink, Michael D. Gowen, Jeffrey B. Hernandez, Ricardo

Jordan, Michael A. Kovatch, Thomas B. Krier, Daniel W.

McKinney, David K. Morgan, Mark E. Oswald, Jeffrey S.

Price, Jeffrey A. Rhodes, David M. Seiler, Wayne J. Turberville, Mark S.

Wagner, John Welch, William E.

509

Doolies Arehart, Russell D.

Arizpe, Arturo L. Brinley, Lee A. Brown, David R. Bruns, Brad R.

Campbell, William L. Carlson, Michael L. Davis, Peggy B. Garcia, Mario R. Hansen, Lawrence A.

Hennig, David A.

Hull, Kevin G. Jackson, Michael G. Jordan, Thomas C. Lahoff, John M. Leggette, Wayne K. Jr. Lin, Thomas I.

Moody, Larry A. Morrisroe, Timothy M. Neubauer, Jay C. Nichols, John W. Pray, John I. Jr.

Reidinger, Mark F.

Ross, Michael D. Senz, Tanya Shalz, Bernard L. Jr. Sincere, John C. Smith, Stephen E. Tatterfield, Terry A.

510

Thirty-Eighth Squadron All-Stars

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Richard E. Karluf

David M. Shaw

Brian T. Carney

Maj. William C. Machorek

511

The J.V.

Collins, Bruce S. Cook, Curtis L. Cordova, Michael Cox, Andrew H.

Dimmick, Robert L.

Frey, William K. Jackson, James F.

Kaylor, Kenneth L.

Kogler, Thomas R. Kolodka, Michael A.

Mahaffey, Bruce S. Meinhold, Paul H. Peterson, John C. Jr.

Sabol, Marshall K.

Scharrenberg, Mark W. Shaw, Scott A. Shinn, Thomas B. R.

Unger, David M. Warton, George R. II

512

Threesmokes Bennett, James E.

Bernhardt, George P. IV Brown, Lawrence R. Buechter, Mark J. Crandall, Michael A. Davis, Herbert H. Jr. Deaux, Charles S.

Defalco, Frank R. Dick, Dana A. Francois, Frank Jr. Henry, Bobby D. Jacobsen, Frederick J.

Kelly, Brian J. Kertz, Kevin D.

King, David M. Koechel, Brian R. Mandziara, James J. Mitchell, Verner D. Nichols, John F. ONeil, John P. Ortiz, David

Rathnau, Ronald A.

Reynolds, Scott A. Schmidt, Bradly R. Schubert, Paul R. Willard, Bruce W. Withers, Peter A. Zarate, Peter J.

513

Doolies Bonnett, Kathleen J.

Brandabur, Thomas B.

Bright, Matthew R. Brookshire, Homer S. Buehler, Michael R.

Cannon, Ross A. Clewis, Richard L. Colabufo, James J. Dehnert, Toby N.

Dodge, John M. Jr

Dodson, Jeffrey C. Eisenberger, Robert A. Filippi, David B. Fonseca, Joseph K. Green, Diana E.

Hudzick, Edward J. Haubold, Gary D.

Hensley, Robert W. Kolkebeck, John L. Jr Kotowski, Leo B.

Mabry, Thoipas R. Mann, John M.

Ming, Charles M. Moore, Steven E.

Papuga, Matthew P. Randolph, Daniel L.

Renner, Robert L. Richard, Michael R. Ringo, Charles A. Roodhouse, Stephen L. Ryan, George W. Jr

Santiago, Peter Jr

Seeber, Craig M. Shivnen, John J. Uridel, Mark S. Van Valkenburg, Mary J.

Webb, Michael A. Wilt, Ronald A.

514

Thirty-Ninth Squadron Campus Radicals

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Kenneth M. Page

William H. Rohlman

James S. Welshans

Maj. William E. Dunivant

515

The J.V. Beery, Richard D. Bonasso, Vincent G. Bravo, Jose R.

Byrd, Garrett L. Clinton, William M.

Danser, Dennis D. Fratello, Steven A. Friedman, Nedwyn A. Gilbert, Silvanus T. Ill

Hadaway, William S. Ill

Koenig, Lyle M. Jr. Krause, Neil T. Krauser, Lawrence M. Lawrence, Michael D.

Lester, Kolin W. Nelson, Sigsbee J. B. Shaw, William J. Sterrett, John D. Jr.

516

Threesmokes Aboyme, Gerry B. Boykin, Johnnie K. Buchholz, Brian J.

Caglia, Kelly L. Chin, David

Cooper, Thomas G.

Curtis, David J. Cutkomp, Mark E. Donahue, Mark J. Frost, Lyle G. Glenn, Michael G. Hartmus, Michael D.

Ilseng, Jon K. Iott, Charles D. Klocko, John J. Ill Lonczak, David W. McKinnon, Frank B.

Muhlenberg, Mark C. K

Pecor, Bruce R. Roberts, David L. Schmidt, Timothy J. Scott, Daniel L. Semenok, Wayne A. Shields, John J.

SSH Stephens, Mark L. Thurman, Paul E.

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Vandercook, David A.

Young, Daniel C.

517

Doolies Angarol, Michael I. Astin, Jared A. Baker, William A. Biederstedt, Richard J.

Bourg, Diane M.

Breen, Thomas M.

Bueno-Quiroga, Roberto Carey, Kenton S. Cashatt, James A. Catone, Neil D. Jr.

Croy, Jeffrey F. Frye, Timothy L. Gassier, Jill M.

Glotfelty, Philip R. I Green, John D.

Harris, Andre W.

Hornung, Matthew S. Jefferson, Michael A.

Kaspar, Mark E. Kelley, Judson R.

Moeller, Michael R. Rainey, Steven M. Reville, Albert E. Jr. Riggins, James Ruiz, Jose

Ryan, Patricia T.

Schillinger, Albert J. Schuff, Richard K. Selvig, William E. Shirasago, Dale T. Siegel, Jerry I.

Spicer, Thomas R. Trimboli, Michael S. Weidenheimer, Randall S. Wells, William K. Winn, Robert G.

Zapata, Robert

518

Fortieth Squadron Ali Baba

Fall

Winter

Spring

Cmdr.

A.O.C.

Joseph A. Smutko

Phillip P. Smith

Robert M. Simmons

Maj. Mathew A. Riddell

519

The J.V. Ardo, Gary M. Bailey, Thomas G.

Benjamin, Douglas A. Corona-Martinez, Arturo Crowder, Richard E. Jr

Dewey, Russell G.

Hampton, Steven L. Heggen, Michael H. Lackermann, William M. Jr Lockhart, Ronald J. Madera, Paul S.

Merryman, Pitt M.

Miller, John G. Monahan, Jack E.

Pozycki, Mark B. Rader, David J. Raspberry, James D. Romo, Lawrence G.

Schumacher, Steven J. Smith, Michael L. Taylor, Timothy J. Wilcox, Vincent S.

520

Threesmokes Adams, Bryan E. Austin, Christopher L. Ayres, Timothy D. Bodner, Michael J. Bradley, Michael D. Breines, Steven H.

Bridges, Berry D.

Brodersen, Jacob K. Ill Brown, Douglas A. Colvin, James T. Jr Grisham, Rodney J. Hilburn, Mark J. Johnston, Stephen A. Lankford, Frederick A.

Lee, James W. Merschen, William L.

Miyamoto, Jimmy Morgan, George R. Ill Myers, Douglas A. Page, Brian C. Pickitt, John 0.

Robidoux, Robert A. Robinson, Lesley T. Shunk, Lawrence J.

Snyder, Francis E. Tettelbach, Robert J. Thomas, David G. Vitullo, John B. Jr

521

Doolies Bienn, Marvin Blazicko, Rudolph J.

Brady, Frank H. Bullard, Kurt Burnette, Stephen D.

Casey, James M. Chapman, Robert E. II Christenson, David A. Cockerham, Richrd L. Cope, Randall E.

Curtis, Pamela S. Davis, Walter Jr. Dennis, Margaret L. Eckert, Charles E. Jr. Evans, Dwight M. Fanning, John E.

Harstad, Gregory M. Hawboldt, Brian J. Holmes, Gary D. Jackson, Jeffry G. Kirby, Scott A. Lademan, Mary E.

Marshall, Clarence E. Ill Martin, Michael T. Metzold, Thomas M. Miller, Timothy S. Mitchell, Mark A.

Myers, Donald N.

Prusz, Michael J.

Quinn, David J. Ramos, Jose A. Jr. Redweik, Robert J. Jr. Robinson, Brian E. Rock, Michael A.

Seitz, Matthew T. Shavel, David A. Smith, Paul L. Torres, Raymond G. Zabkar, Allen M. Zartler, Kenneth J.

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right to dependable STANDARD of QUALITY that has always been distinctive and recognized. We are proud of this,

you

men are

of your career.

ART CAP COMPANY, INC. 599 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, N. Y. 10012

Member: Federal Deposit Insurance

Corporation Association of Military Banks

Serving Officers and A on-Com missioned ( )jj iters

of I lie Armed Forres Regular and Reserve

One of Your Wisest Associations .

aside from your

present one, of course,

the

one

ivith Loir Cost

you establish with your banker. Fort Sam Bank offers you financial

banking no

Croiif) Term

services by people experienced in Military people who will care for your banking needs

Life Insurance

matter where in the world you are stationed. To learn

more about better banking for you at Fort Sam Bank, contact Col. E. F. Faust, USA Ret.

National Bank

oj- Fort Sam Houston Wainwright Station, San Antonio, Texas 78286

AMERICAN LIFE BUILDING • BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA Brigadier General Roger L. Zeller (USAFR),

President

Member: FDIC—Association of Military Banks

By Design, A Constructive Force

The Morrison-Knudsen organization is, by design, a constructive force. It is an innovative, responsive organization of professional engineers, constructors and developers whose work is involved with virtually every socio-industrial need: energy, mining and earth resources, food, shelter, transportation, the plants and processing facilities for a whole host of goods and products. Since its founding in 1912 at Boise, Idaho, this company and its subsidiaries have left the M-K hallmark of skill,

responsibility and integrity on thousands of construction and engineering projects of every type, of every size, in every U.S. state and in 70 other countries the world around M-K a global organization with the resources and competences that make it complete unto itself. M-K... by design,

"HAPPINESS"

...

"WEALTH" "LONG LIFE"

a constructive face.

JEWELRY TO GIVE OR WEAR WITH PRIDE For men: $7 50 to $125 For ladies:

Available wherever fine

$10.00 to $125

jewelry is sold

MORRISON KNUDSEN CONTRACTORS-ENGINEERS DEVELOPERS HEADQUARTERS OFFICE

BOISE. IDAHO

SINCE 1866

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MORE THAN A CENTURY OF FINE JEWELRY

KREMENTZ & CO

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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07101

Top-nalefl Heal Transfer Colls INDUSTRY LEADER IN HEATING

ROYTEX, INC. Thanks the

Class of 1977 for Their

AND

COOLING COI

Continuing Acceptance of the “B” Robes

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Smooth-fin Heat Transfer Surface

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Maximum Capacity in Compact Space

Aerofin CORPORATION

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LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA 2-4505

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