Polaris 2001 USAF Academy Yearbook by USAFA Association of Graduates

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Polaris 2001 Volume XLIII

United States Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, CO 80841

Behind tbe Blue What lies behind the stoic image of a military institution? Are there individuals behind the facade of pressed blue uniforms,

the endless formalities, and unwavering discipline? What is life like for the toy soldiers who march across the terrazzo each

day? What training do the young men and women

who come

here with a high

school diploma and leave as offic ers

in the Air

Force endure?

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Individuals that can answer these questions have a common

ality, whether they are proud of it not whether they or

lasted all four years or till the end of recognition whether they

go on to life long careers or do five and diva they understand what is behind the blue

curtain. No words, pictures, or documentaries can make an out' sider understand/ there is no substitute for a true ini tin-

tion. This book was created for those who withstood the trials and understand.

They understand the pictures without reading the captions. They understand the story without looking at the words. They understand what it is all about/ they have stood in the arena

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“it is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man

stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better The

credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short

again and again, because there is no effort without error and

shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best

knows in the end the

triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst,

if he fails,

at least fails while dar-

ing greatly, so that his

place shall never be with those cold and

timid souls who know neither victory nor de-

feat.

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Collins, J. Lee, F. Fyons, S. Wick, V. Livie, S.

McKinsey, S. Young, G. Ferdinand, J. Morris, Wi. Freienmuth, T. Wegner Back Row (LrR): I. Bell, C. Fox, K. Shartte, C. Sciantarelli, L. Hall, V Deal, J. Lederhouse, M. Wilscoxen, H. Huot, Ch. Love, S. Pratt, C. Adams

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Jason McFeaters, Daniel Collette, Alex White, Eric Rivero, Dave Solomen, Nate

Hogan, William Dagget. Standing row: Amy Abraham, Bethany Stott, Lisa Case, Brandon Epos, Jonathan Gilliard, A.K. Lau, Cheryl Johnston, Cathy Adams, Jerome Wonnum.

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Megan Poyant, Erika Shannon, Tracy Nettleblad, Brandy Ransom, Kima

Megordan. Standing row: Mark Skalko, Chad Richards, Keith Young, John Isaaco, Kyle Allen, Lucas Teel, Ray Gunter, Jason Powell, J.D. Cleek, Chris

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By Andrew Tamanaha

Before the sun has risen, the day was beginning for the class of 2004. The hallways echoed with pound-

ing fists and shouts from the cadre. "Pants are on, doors are open!" Who can forget their first moming at the Air Force Academy? "It was the hardest day of my life; the shock of being a basic cadet did not set in until then"

recalled C4C Alex Parkalob. That first twenty-

fours hours proved to be the greatest shock of many new cadets' lives.

Spending hours in briefings or being flamed in the halls left no time for boredom. Who

can

forget their flight com-

mander walking down the hallway then

saying, "What's going on here? Thirtyseven basics and thirty-seven corrections, can't do why you your jobs?" Boots were never shiny enough, chins were never

pulled in enough, and voices were never loud enough. And then there were meals sitting on the front third of the chair, keeping that chin in and those eyes caged. You could be squared away, but it only took one joke from the cadre to loose it all. Meals were a tough experience for many basics. -

"I remember the shock of the new stress-

On their second day at the Academy, basic cadets of the class

ful environment'' commented C4C Jonathan

Searles, "it proved to be too much for many basic cadets stomachs to handle."

Everyone remembers being asked if they had enough to eat, and knowing it was better to hold

against

oath

rope

and

their

competition. Field Day gave the basics a break from the endless or

polished their boots. It was a small taste of freedom lost. With taps each night came strict orders to hit the sack —under the covers. Everyone tried to sleep under the comforter to avoid to make their bed the next morning. Some stayed up having to finish letters and polishing, and in some cases even past taps to get ready for the next day. First Basic Cadet Training turned the average person into something more. It was a leveling field; no matter who you were before, all basics were equal in the eyes of the cadre. You were stripped down until you felt naked and alone, and then sent on the track to build yourself back up into an officer candidate through your own hard work, sweat, and determination. Or maybe it was just about the flaming.

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the

^classmates during the tug-of-war

sonal time for a moment^ peace before much needed sleep.

took

The basic Cadets of Hellcats strain

your tongue and wait for the next meal. At the end of every day, basics could count on perSome read the Bible, while others wrote letters home,

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allegiance. Basic Cadet Steve Do raises his right hand for the pledge. Photo by B. Scharton

tests and lectures of 1st BCT.

Photo by B. Scharton

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Basic Cadet Edward Wiesner

resigns to the fact that his locks are being shaved off. By the end of the day, all members of the class of 2004 had shed their locks. Photo by C. Reteneller

Older sister C2C Tiffany Ley looks on,

C1C

Rashad

Howard

welcomes Basic Cadet Sean Ley to USAFA.

Although many cadets

have older siblings at the Academy,

few were lucky enough to run into them

their first day of BCT.

Photo by S. Wilson

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A squadron of basics is welcomed to “Hells Full Acre!’ Assault Course

cadre did their best to make the basics feel at home on their course. Photo by M. Silok

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Basic Cadet Steven Ford crashes for a nap after a big meal at the

Chaplain’s Picnic. This much welcomed break during 2nd Beast gave basics a chance to relax and have fun for a change. Photo by B.

Scharton

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The Class of 2004 successfully made it through the chal-

Showing his determination tc finish, this basic burrows under a

log at the Obstacle Course. The O’ Course demanded strength, will, and the courage to succeed. Photo

lenges of the cadet area in First Basic Cadet Training only to be greeted by the challenge of the “Valley.” The march to Jack’s Valley was full of enthusiasm and pride as ‘04 entered their new home for the next three weeks. The first day gave the new

C1C Neil McColgan helps this basic cadet

maneuver

confidence

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valley into a bustling tent city in a few short hours, ip Shortly thereafter, each squadron was showing off its pride through squadron “beautification” projects. Eventually, time at Jack’s valley came to an end with the highly anticipated Sweepstakes Challenge. Each squadron demonstrated skills learned in the Valley to show who deserved the title of Honor Squadron. Basics from each squadron competed against each other in events like the Assault Course and Self Aid and Buddy Care. Each squadron’s performance was evaluated and points were awarded to the most deserving squadron. At the end of Sweepstakes, the time came to see who was the biggest and baddest basic of them all during the pugil stick. C4C Todd Leslie of CS-13 emerged as the victor in the Big Bad Basic contest. Bad Basic was a test of “Big pain tolerance and mental anguish,” recalled Leslie, “I was

the log. The

course

helps

new

basics build trust and teamwork. Photo by B. Scharton

pretty tired because the competition was at the end of second beast and the fights were intense.”

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class a chance to show off the teamwork skills

learned during first beast. Basics turned the desolate

by M. Silok

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Basics and Cadre also saw the premier of events

like Big Bad Cadre and Iron Basic. Basic training ended with the traditional march back to the Hill. Basics felt the pride of completing the

rigors of the Valley. They had beaten the valley, lived to tell about it and knew it would only be a few days before getting shoulder boards and joining the Cadet Wing. C4C Russell Tyler of CS-01 remarked that, “Earning shoulder boards,

marching for my family, and becoming a cadet on the same day marked the end of a chapter of my life, and opened the d oors of my future.”

This past summer when America was busy watching a

television program that gave a million dollars for surviving the perils of a desert island (not to mention

competing cast

members), the class of 2003 survived in the woods for the sole purpose of staying alive. In Combat Survival Training—known as the final haze here for third class cadets—we came just about as close as one

of being shot out of a plane, then forced to evade and

can

survive in ture

environment while being hunted for cap-

by the enemy. The three-week adventure surely brought the

third class several memories. Who can forget about all of those

daylong briefings with the SERE inpacking your bag for the woods and that feeling when you finally arrived out there? Going through structors in Fairchild Hall? How about

survival where you learned how to drink water

from mud puddles and the lemon-flavor

taste you had in your mouth after mucking

down your first ant? Feeling good after kill-

ing the rabbit because you knew that was the only time you were going to eat that day and swimming all day in the cold water at Kettle Lake

during water haze. walking through the woods as quietly as possible Then there was evasion...

to avoid a run in with aggressors. It didn't

matter that you had no clue what a Hick" was, but you knew you certainly didn't like them. All the planning that went into

how you would ration out your MRE. Trudging through the swamps in order to

reach your checkpoint, only to end up face down over your pack for over nine or ten hours when you finally reached your point. The feeling your group felt when they were

picked up by the good guys and returned to safety, but more important the opportunity to eat real food once again. How good Mitchell Hall food tasted when you came back from the woods.

However, the most evident memory in the minds of the majority of cadets who took the program was of the jealousy toward the ones who only had ONE day of evasion because of the forest fires this summer.

They were certainly lucky.

Overall, our thanks go out to the hard-working staff that was able to get us through this survival adventure. Even

though we might have had some disagreements with the cadre, are glad to have experienced CST. All that is left to say is...good luck and have fun with this Class of 2004! we

CST students spend a day in the

chilly

waters

learning

of Kettle Lake

water

survival.

Under the supervision of C1C Lauren Wagner, C3C Ryan Couahey

helps fellow students into the raft. Photo by S. Wilson Thirdclassmen get the chance to learn a little pyromania during CST.

C3C James Naugle competes with other cadets at the Demo

Day

firecraft competition. Photo by S. Wilson

In addition to a week of academics on

the Mill, cadets in CST learned

about the environment in Saylor Park. C3C Andrew Brown takes some

time to study the different

types of edible plant life. Photo by S. Wilson

Countless hours spent sharpening his bolt knife pay off when this thirdclassman wins the rope

cutting contest. Demo Day gave CST students a chance to show off the skills

they learned in Saylor

Park. Photo by S. Wilson

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Taking a break from their work, these cadets find some shade near thier work in progress a defensive bunker. GE came with its share of -

not so glorious tasks. Photo by S.

Ritchie

Singe

This three

degree tosses his participating in a

cookies after

chugging soda contest. Cadets found ways to amuse themselves

during GE, some not so intelligent ways. Photo by S. Ritchie This cadet makes a

new

friend.

Kissing lizards is not a requirement for GE. Photo by S. Ritchie

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USAFA, prepares cadets to serve around the world in the Expeditionary Air Force. New thirdclass cadets get

opportunity to leam the fundamentals of setting up a bare base, providing security, and supplying all the

services needed in the field. Cadets learn every-

thing from how to run a morgue and secure an armory, to cooking food and purifying water. These skills learned—or at least learned to ap-

preciate—will certainly prove useful when the cadets find themselves deployed around the world as Air Force officers.

The cadets in the program spend time

working in each ofthree fields: Civil Engineering, Security Forces, and Services. Cadets work with skilled airmen from across the Air Force who teach them to successfully and

gasping and wheezing from the gas tent. Getting gassed was one of the

less

pleasurable experiences of Engagement. Photo by S.

Global

Ritchie

efficiently complete their mission. During the time that the cadets spend learning about services, they are responsible for cooking the food, providing much needed recreation, and ensuring everyone has lodging. Cadets assigned to Security Forces are responsible for overseeing entry control points, manning defensive fighting positions, and maintaining M-16’s. The Civil Engineering personnel are responsible for maintenance of latrines and showers, tents, and providing safe drinking water. They are also tasked with providing reliable electricity for the base. Global Engagement is the most realistic deployment exercise that cadets participate in while at USAFA. With our r Force deploying world wide with less equipment and perthan ever before, teaching cadets to respect their people their supplies can only build better future officers. In this program, cadets are exposed to more enlisted training and personnel than during any other training program at the Academy. This truly aids preparation for cadets, who can fully expect to be working together on deployments after graduation. “It is no longer Global Enhazement... cadets worked together with staff as a team in a loose rank structure to get the job done. Mutual respect, patience, and a sense of urgency were the key to this mission,” said C1C Melanie Bates, third period commander.

With his deflated parachute behind him, this cadet flashes a satisfied grin. Many cadets would agree the AM 490 is one of the best programs at the Academy. Photo by S. Ritchie

A great end to a successful jump comes with the all-important flare.

By altering the shape of the parachute, cadets are able to touch down as if they are merely stepping off a flight of stairs. Photo by S.

This element prepares to board

the Otter for their first jump. Before take-off, their jump master will ensure that they are ready for a safe

jump. Photo by S. Ritchie

“Stand in the door” you step into the door of the UV-18 Twin Otter, get into position, put your eyes on the prop, and step out of -

the aircraft. You have just done something that most people would call you crazy for even thinking about. But there’s no time to think

about this as you careen down through the sky above the Academy,

Much of the time during AM 490

spent on the ground practicing skydiving procedures. By the time they got to stand in

was

the door,

cadets had these

maneuvers

down. Photo

Ritchie

by S.

performing the exact actions that you were trained to, as the Otter shrinks away in mere seconds. If you do them properly, before you know it you have a good parachute over your head, gently bringing you back down to Earth. If not, then your ride may be a bit more exciting than you expected, and hopefully all of the equipment does its job. Airmanship 490 is one of only two schools in the Department of Defense that awards the basic parachutist badge, and it happens right at our very own airfield. In a short amount of time, the members of the Wings of Blue and 98 th FTS take cadets past

the psychological and physical safety of the

ground and turn them into free-falling specks in the blue skies above the airfield, landing safely under a canopy minutes later. Almost every cadet who enrolls in AM 490 has never jumped out of an aircraft, and in almost no time they are

ready to confidently exit an airplane and safely fly themselves down. This is one of the many amazing and unique opportunities that our Academy offers, something that ROTC detachments and most other service academy cadets could only dream of being able to do. But the majority of every graduating class at US AFA seems to be wearing parachute wings, earned through their determination to overcome the natural survival instinct that

jump out of this airplane.”

says, “Do NOT

Those wings are only

awarded after five successful jumps as graded by the

expert cadre at the airfield. When you see parachute wings on someone’s uniform, you know they have done something

special—they’ve demonstrated that they are 100% confident in their own minds, bodies, and training—by doing the incredible.

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plane. Soar For All runs year round allowing many cadets to participate. Photo by C. Seaman This student brings a glider down

smoothly from final to a great landing. Of course, any landing you can walk away from is a good one. Photo by C. Seaman

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This

student

runs

through

CBSITCAL in preparation for his solo

flight. Many check lists and

boldface emergency procedures must be mastered before a cadet

is allowed to

fly on their own.

Photo by C. Seaman

clear day,

long line of

“yellows” await a low plane to carry them and their crew aloft. There always seemed to be a

shortage of tow planes and IPfe, and a surplus of eager students on

the

Seaman

flightline. Photo by C.

In addition to free fall at USAFA, cadets can choose to go to Army

Airborne School at Ft.

Benning,

GA. C1C Joe Monaco prepares to board an Air Force C-141 for his 1st jump. Photo provided.

While taxing to the runway, C2C Charles

Eichner snaps a self portrait in the backseat of an F-16D. Ops Air Force gave many cadets their first look at what awaits them out there in the real Air Force.

Photo by C. Eichner Each summer, cadets act as guides for

Boy Scouts at Philmont in New Mexico. Photo by R. Marshall

Stepken Wil son Summers at USAFA are filled with intense military training for all members of the Cadet Wing. Beginning with BCT during the second and third summer periods, and continuing on with GE, CST, jump, soaring, and then leadership positions in those same programs. Asan upperclassman, cadets have seemingly endless opportunities between June and August. For many ambitious cadets, this simply isn't enough. For these cadets, there

programs away from the Academy—and Colorado—filled with chalare

lenges and rewarding experiences. All cadets participate in Operation Air Force, a programmed that gets members of the Wing away from USAFA and out in the "Real Air Force." During their second-class summer, cadets are sent out across the country and the world

for an experience they won't soon

forget. C2C Meghan Fridley spent three weeks at Cannon Air Force

Base, NM. "I'll never forget my four F-16

rides'' said C2C

Fridley. "Seeing

what life is like out there after

graduation changed my perspective on this place." Some cadets were fortunate enough to be sent overseas for Op-

During Air Assault school cadets challenged to overcome their

erations Air Force to bases in En-

were

fears. Summer programs away from USAFA emphasize military

gland, Japan, Germany, Korea, and Fiawaii.

training that is demanding both mentally and physically. Photo by

Summer programs away from Colorado such as Army Airborne,

C. Barack

Air Assault, and Pre-Ranger, MiniBuds, Bulldog, and the Philmont

Ranger program are competitive. For Airborne, Air Assault, and Pre-

Ranger, cadets must score high enough the Army PFT to qualify.

"Over 250 square miles of New Mexico is your office; your desk is what

fits on your back; your day lasts as long as your legs can carry youj said C1C Matt Nessbaum. "Nothing stops you and you

work with the most motivated, relaxed, and

enjoyable people around." From Airborne PT in the Georgia heat, to

Mini-Buds training in the cool Pacific waters off San Diego, these experiences will last throughout numerous

cadets' careers and lives.

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Forget what you’ve heard. This is a true account of how cadets prepare for inspections. It was 0610 and my alarm clock was blaring “Purple Haze.” Normally I am

big Jimi Hendrix fan, but it was just too early in the morning to really hear Jimi. Without speaking, my roommate and I agreed to leave the alarm alone while we attempted to sleep. The song ended, and was followed by a Backstreet Boys tune. I can’t be sure that it was the Backstreet Boys— all those boy groups sound the same to me— but I knew it wasn’t anything that I would claim to listen to. I fell back asleep, only to a

hear this song in my dream. I knew what I must do. 1 got up. I crawled out of bed. I

turned off the alarm. I would have hit

“snooze,” actually I wanted to hit “snooze,” but I wore that button out last year. I closed my eyes for what seemed like a

second, but was again awoken by an-

other annoying sound. It sounded like fingernails on a chalkboard... 1 only wish it

had been. Instead, it was the sound of my

Squadron Commander yelling “HHQ!” Gripped by fear, my roommate and I jumped out of our beds and into our respective uniforms. HHQ isn’t just another inspection... it’s THE inspection. Few things are feared like the HHQ. The Japanese fear Godzilla, trailer parks fear tornados, Saddam fears B-52’s, and cadets fear the HHQ. 1 can remember making a list in my mind of things that I really should hide for the pending inspection. It is amazing that even the weakest brain functions so well in times of crisis. I quickly put our pet fish behind my speakers. The toaster oven went behind the fish. The incense burner was easily disguised as a bookend. I am not sure where my roommate put his pet gerbil, but it must have been well hidden. Within seven minutes our room was inspection ready. Our candles were conveniently placed in locked drawers, the extra M-16 was well hidden behind the couch in the TV room, and my A-team screensaver was password protected. I did learn a lesson from all this, though. Well, besides the fact

that you can’t leave fish unattended and behind a speaker for more than a couple of days. I learned that everyone’s Academy experience is

different, but we all have to make it through the same stuff.

HHQ’s and other inspections are just part of what makes cadet life a little different from “real”

college.

A Stan/Eval clerk ensures that a closet is up to standards during a

SAMI. The third class has

important role in assisting cadet NCO’s and officers. Photo by S. Wilson C2C Courtney Johnson stands at attention as her room is thoroughly examined during a SAMI.

HHQ

SAMI’s are not to be taken lightly and all classes clean well into the

night to prepare. Photo by S. Wilson

C1C Evan Palmer whips out a ruler to check four degree’s bed. Exact deminsions are a must. Just one

imperfection

will

cause

this

fourthclassman a lot of trouble. Photo by S. Wilson

Cadets line up for an early morning _

IRI. As if getting up for revellie

wasn’t early enough... Photo by S. Wilson

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pilot studies for his flight. Most do not like ground school but they must learn

This future next

before on paper things application. Photo by R. Rouse

This cadet plot her course. Each

pilot must determine their flight plan. Photo by R. Rouse

This cadet checks the aircraft

before takeoff. Each cadet must checksheet

before

takeoff.

Photo by R. Rouse

Most cadets aspire to be pilots in the Air force, and many are

selected to go to Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT).

is a difficult training program with a high washout rate.

For

this reason, cadets on their way to UPT are required to take

IFT, or Introductory Flight Training.

Many of those soon-to-be pilots have completed the Academy§ soaring program, but IFT gives them a feel for the controls in a powered aircraft. Plus, there are This cadet ensures the wings are in proper shape. If you fail to check your aircraft, you could suffer later. Photo by R. Rouse

many FAA rules and regulations that are a part of the IFT curriculum that all pilots must know. There so many things to learn that this program lasts an entire semester, spending five hours a

are

Cadets spend day learning to fly. hours in the air and the approximately forty rest of the time in ground school. They spend time flying at night as well, which breaks up the regular schedule. While many first class cadets take IFT

during the school year, some decide to take it while they await pilot training. Since the wait can be over a year for some new

Lieutenants, taking IFT during the wait

only helps pass the time, but it also allows them to focus more on flying. not

Cadets will practice traffic patterns using tape on the floor and will stare at

large photos of instrument panels for they get in the air, must well or everything go they won't IFT. graduate Emergency Procedures must be engrained in each student^ memory since will have seconds to react to they only situations ranging from stalls to spins. The IFT program has proven to be quite successful since it began. Statistics have shown that cadets who successfully complete IFT have a hours because when

much lower washout percentage than UPT student who have not taken IFT. For those who want to IFT

fly,

is an exiting beginning to their

flying careers.

At fifty-three paces by seventy-four paces; four and a half minutes per lap, divided into an hour... How many miles, and

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at what speed, will I be walking today? Not the typical thought

that occupied a cadets attention on the weekend,

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few found

themselves calculating such equations, thinking of what they could be doing,

sharing their the tale that led them to the

pad.

tour

An hour on the tour pad doesn't sound so bad,

though.

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The word "tour" conjures images of a happy travel experience.

However, it was all put into perspective with C2C Peter Cusacks observation that, Contrary to popular belief, you don't really see much on a tour." This is true, especially when you realize that a cadet might pass the same exact crack on the terrazzo as many as

The amount of time spent on the tour pad corresponded with how much weight a cadetfe Form 10 carried. Ranging from Class A to Class D hits, the cadets on the tour pad represented the entire spectrum of regulation infractions. As C3C Matt Pirmann found, others don't

always turn their backs on small discrepancies. "I was marching tours because I had a

fridge in my room, and apparently squad mates don't always look out for each I've

got

that

going for

me...which is nice? Small infractions were not the only reasons

some

cadets spent time on the

C2C Joseph Kontowitz noted

pad. regulations carry much heavier punishment. "Don't be corrupted by alcohol. It got me nothing but a night in jail, 240 tour

some

demerits, 240 tours, and a free pass to AA" Kontowitz warned.

only those marching tours that required to stay on the Hill all week-

Not

end. In lieu of tours, confinements were often handed out as punishment.

makes

As C1C Ben-

jamin Coddington described, "Confinements are pretty boring, but they are not nearly as bad as tours. At least during confinements I can work on

things that need to be done, as opposed to totally wasting my time marching around a square?

Regardless of the punishment, tours and confinements ate away cadets' free time without accomplishing anything. So next time you are screaming down the ski slopes on Saturday, or throwing back a cold one at a bar on a Friday night, take a moment to pause and think about the cadets that are still at the Academy, practicing drill or slumped at their desk in service dress sleeping.

time as he roams virtual skies in search of MiGs. Most cadets find their own way to pass the time. Photo by R. Rouse C2C

other...so

Charette

fifty times in a

day!

were

Jason

FHctical use of his confinement

and Bayless Tenakhongua head a

C2C tour

formation around the second floor of Fairchild Hall. Cadets

marching tours are well known for their precision and warrior spirit. Photo by R. Rouse

I r

This cadet sits at her desk and studies during her confinements.

Some cadets

confinements

boost their grades. Photo by R.

Rouse

r-S

C3C Phil Drew racks out as C3C Mike

Jamison

serves

confinements. “Cons” are often as

inconvenient to roommates as

they are to those serving them. Photo by R. Rouse ms

H.E.L.L. freezes over... Taking

part in the Higher Education

Learning Laboratory, these four degrees warm up in the near freezing temperatures. Photo by S. Wilson

The crossroads of recognition meet in the fieldhouse where

fourthclassmen Bromberek, Green, Baughman, and Garcia take a

beating on the indoor track. Nagy

Photo by S.

linder the supervision of C3C Adam Thorton, C4C Shane Thomas sweats than

can

push-ups

handle.

The

fourthclass was pushed to their

limit, both physically and mentally during recognition. Photo by J. Cromar.

38 <Miau 3

We were counting down the days.

The dreaded but

anticipated weekend would soon arrive and the Wing would finally recognize us.

We were told that noth-

ing in the world could match the feeling we would have from completing Recognition.

However,

before we got that taste of bliss, we were to endure the most intense training we had ever

experienced. As bad as the up and coming weekend was described, we wondered how anyone could make it through. So we rationalized the experience—trying to make it something that we could conquer. We realized that every upperclassman

before us, the ones we disliked as well as the ones we revered, all made it

through. It was now our turn to go through the last bit of initiation. With the instinct of survival ever-present in our

minds, we all persevered, finding

humor in the spirit missions, and hope in a look at a calendar showing us that

this grueling year was coming to an end.

After the forty days had finally

drawn to a close, the day, the hour, the moment we had all been picturing in our

heads for quite some time was upon us. After our last class that Thursday, we all waited trying not to make a sound. As the minutes passed, we could hear more and

C4C Joseph Brown strains against the stress of

flame session

rprnunilinn

Ihprp

was

still

whistles, louder voices, a constant

stream of

yelling and our classmates replying, "yes, sir!" Finally we reached a quiet consen-

during recognition. Despite the changes for 2004’s many limp

sus

lor good, old fashioned beatings.

get it started.

Photo by T. Becker

hme to get this over with,

We unlocked the door.

at least

Making our

way outside, the fun began, moving from station to station on the terrazzo, we ran off adrenaline. Sur-

rounding each upperclassman at each station, we found power in our numbers and strength we didn't know we had.

After each squadron^ initial scares, the class of 2004 made their way back to their squadrons to find that

every

upperclassman, even the one§ that never trained" were there, ready to eat us alive. Each squadron had their own plans to train their doolies and each was as intense as the next, either way you look at it, we were all getting every-

thing we had beat out of us. "Everyone had to accept that they would be broken^ realized C4C Kristen Seery. After this initial beating was finished, we all came to the realization that this was only the

beginning, and these next

Armed with paintball guns, these

four degrees pick off aggressors in an attempt to rescue a downed

classmate. This was the first year

paintball was introduced into recognition. Photo by S. Wilson

C4C

Ben

Buchta

lays

down

surpressing fire on the Small Unit Tactics Course. Fourthclassmen learned more during recognition than just how to take a beating.

Photo by S. Wilson G2C Alicea Nathaniel gets up close an personal with this

fourthclassman. The Class of 2004 got to spend more time participating in training outside of their squadrons. Photo Bcckcr

by T.

two and a half

days would be the longest ever. The rest

of the weekend consisted of consistent intense training and mind games that was something we could not have imagined.

Each course, each session, had something to teach us

C4L Michael Norris gets a taste of the cockpit in the IFF room during CS-06& recognition. Theme rooms

allowed

cadets

a wide range of circumstances and emotions.

experience

Photo by R. Rouse

in the midst of just pushing our physical limits.

During the Higher Education Leadership Laboratory (HELL), we learned each type of training, and which were good or bad. By going through the

Buddy Down course, we realized the intensity of wartime situations and how to work as a team to save each other.

The one that is engrained in every four

degreed mind, however, is Crossroads. We had all heard about it, and all had a

healthy fear of it, but it cannot be fully understood until going through it. Typically, two words come to mind for most victims of Crossroads, and also is a

theme throughout recognition,

"Up,

down'' This two words can be used in a most threatening manner, and when

mentioned to anyone having gone

through recognition, have a powerful trigger effect to their memories of slamming into the ground, one more time, and getting back up, and doing it all over again.

Everyone had their high point of recognition, for some it was the few hours they spent sleeping, passing the time before the next beat-down session. For others it was

the bum of their muscles and the

high feeling they had after they had completed that last course. For some it was the humor at the

meals, or the pushups they just couldn't do another of. But for everyone, finally making it to the end, walking down the hallway of their

squad-

rons, and having a small piece of metal placed on their

lapels, was the best feeling ever imagined, a sense of pride, a breath of relief, a moment of disbelief that it all had ended. The entire four degree year is focused towards eventually being recognized, and when it§ over, it never has to be endured again.

‘Mlfltanj 41

Remember when you used to wake up and ask yourself: "Hmm, what should I wear to

ily this is one less thing that cadets have to Whether you're heading to the gym, a fon if its just another day, your uniform is set. Here at USAFA, girls can no longer s

don't have any shoes that match!' After

patent leather pumps go with every non uniform. They can even choose to wear h however uncomfortable they may be. If you' guy looking for a tuxedo to impress the ladies, might 1 suggest Mess Dress? After all, its a

the only uniform item besides the light blue

shirts, navy blue ties and black shoes that can be worn after graduation. For less formal occasions, cadets wear a

button-down blue shirt and dark blue slacks. Battle Dress Uniforms are worn on. most Fri-

days and when cadets are doing work in the field. On Sundays and other special occasions, coat and tie are standard; this combination is

known as Service Dress. For colder days, cawear an Athletic jacket that shows squadron and any athletic activities or

dets can their

dubs the Cadet is involved in. For the dead

winter, Cadets wear Parkas. Thats not all. There is also PC (Physical

Conditioning) gear for working out. Included in the "working out" category are the sweat suit and the running suit, the latter of which can also be worn by cadets on medical orders to wear an alternate uniform. All these uniforms are the only ones not worn with some

kind of hat, also known as

cover."

Parade dress is probably the least favorite because it is associated with long parades on hot

days. However, the one time a cadet loves to put it is, of course, the last time for graduation. It ineludes a double-breasted jacket with a high collar with a belt or sash and white pants.

The uniform we wear, no matter what combination it may be, stands for a heritage of sacrifice members of the military that came before us. Th

forms at USAFA are unique,

they are still an imp

military tradition. ~ .

C3C Rol R

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Mess Dress

photo by R. Rouse

Blues

photo by R. Rouse

Baltic Dress Uniform (BDUs)

photo by R. Rouse

^Ifltanj

Some may flunk ttet going to the United States Ain Fonce Academy mean& a fnee coffege education, ttene i& no aucU tiling JuAt fike in fife, notWng *»a fnee

To tine taxpayer, oun edu— cation coaTa ttem 250,000 doffanA Tie neafity iA in tte end, each cadet payA fon UiA/ten education "RegandteAA of tte fact ttet tte fonm of payment iA not monetary, eack cadet payA iuitk ?oaa of Afeep, eanfy manning (TRa, and countfeAA often vuayA duning youn cadet caneen (oa iue££ oa youn commitment to tte mifitany once you gnaduate). AcademicA at tte Academy doeA not mean at—

juAt

tending majonX counAeA at youn feiAune. InAtead, aca—

demicA encompaAAeA a unde v>aniety of c£oaa6a

intentu>ined iuitk a gnu— efing Actedude aimed at making u>ett nounded ca— detA u>te luoufd neuen flunk of Akipping cfaAA

/Academics Excellence in all we do! This is no lie when it comes

Academics.

Cadets are always working

hard for that A or to get out of the final.

Whether it

is a core class or a majors course, cadets stay up all

hours of the night preparing for the next day’s load of homework.

The workload never stops, and

neither does the balancing act.

the only mission of the Air Force

Academy, cadets might have enough time to sleep, but that is not the case. Military and Athletic obligations often interfere with the coveted Academic Call to

Quarters. However, all is ok, cadets

complain little about their academic loads. They do not have time to complain. Cadets just push forth, going [rom M-Day to T-day or from Paper to Academics are never ending, but ler

are

cadets.

If Academics were

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Since first arriving at the BOR in June, the fourthclass has re-

peatedly heard that academics are the quickest way back home. our

multifaceted conditioning and training, academics are to

the biggest part, truly

play demonstrating our ability to balance time and

manage stress.

Everyone goes through the four degree year, and academics is not what

challengepthem the most. Looking at the acadegjics£he^-

ule for three degree vear, it comes as no

feel this way.

surprise that mos uBjet s

Schedules are lighter as a four degree, courses are at

the basic college level, and there is a tremendous

availability of extra

instruction. As Learning Skills 101 teaches, time

management is the

key.

Once thatis mastered, four degree academics should be a

piece

cake.

itely, four degree academics are not purely academic, airchild Hall is set up to create a're axed atmosphere >ur

degrees, dneTTas ro wonder it carrying those over-stuffed

book bags in hand as opposed to over the shoulder,

only using the back stairwells, and no schedule convenience changes for four degrees add to or detract from the academic focus.

Furthermore, three and a half hours of academic call to quarters may not be enough.

In many of the core courses, ae

syllabus

advises that cadets take at least one hour per night to work on that

particular subject.

That is a nearly impossible reality.

Fourthclass

responsibilities, uniform care, and sleep tend to get in the way. Something in this scheme must give, and more times than not, it is sleep. The debate over how to make four degree academics better and more

productive will go on for years, but one thing remains certain;

there is indeed a reason that the requirements for USAFA appointees are so high.

Only the best can survive in this demanding envi-

ronment, and only the stellar will succeed.

Richard C ramer

C1C Matej Hadinjak works on subsystem. Many groups divi<im their project into various teams

evenly distribute work. Photo b; Seaman C1C John Palumbo explains portion of the pine wood derby trc Many projects were designed to 1 children in Colorado Springs. Pf by C. Seaman

Astro, Aero, Thermo, Engr Mech, and Engineering 4 10 without a doubt, these are the best-loved and most anticipated classes at USAFA. Who wouldn't love sitting in a class, wondering why you ...

are

there, knowing that the class has nothing to do with your aca-

demic major, or career interests?

However, the Department of Astronautics begs to differ. They insist that Engineering 410 does injdeed .serve a purpose and is ben-

eficial to cadets.

C1C

James

Topping

concentrates on the task at

Safety was stressed in the Engineering 410 lab. Photo by C. Seaman hand.

Cadets

Fcje nerallij feel that the class is a

haze, and

usually rank it as one of

the worst classes theij

had to tahe C1C Russ Grimes works dimensions on his project.

Fabrication

was

the most

labor intensive part of the class. Photo by C. Seaman

SAFA.”

class at USAFA.

Engineering 410 is the culmination of every core The class takes the student through every

facejtof

the systems analysis and engineering design process.

The design

project not onlv requires a great deal of engineering and technicaldetail, but students are also in charge of handling the management, economic, safety, and public affaifscSspetts S^neilmiesrgn. Each Engineering 410 section is given a project at the begin-

ning of the semester. By the end of the semester, the class will have fulfilled course requirements by designing, building, and analyzing their particular project. The ivariety of projects assigned to the Engineering 410 sections is diverse. I^sUprojects h^ye, included:; redesigning a shopping cart to prevent’injuries, an underwater swim camera, a recumbent stationery! bike fpr a spina bifida patient, and a UV-18 cockpit simulator. A client" I requests the project and the final design can be used^at a^nilitary installation or in the civilian world, depending on whether or not the client is government or civilian. For example, a local elementary school requested a class to

design and build a safe rocket launcher for elementary students, while another project that measures moments on radio-controlled

airplanes was requeslld by USAFAs Department of Aeronautics. C1C Liz Yesue discusses the challenges faced by her class in designing a UV-18 cockpit simulator:f|building this Twin Otter cockpit simulator was not easy, actually thjfslprobably an un derstatement. From a design perspective, minus a time restraint, it is riot difficult, as one can easily use trial and error. For us, that was not an option and therein lay the problem. We discovered that after making a model of our sketches that 'were sure to work' things looked differently than we expected and they did not, in actuality, work. From here our design process, like most engineering processes, was based upon an iterative approach ...Overall the class has been a real challengei' Cadets are always happy to finish the class, as it concludes one more haze at USAFA, and brings them one step closer to graduation.

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Burbage

52 Academics

C3C Dan Reese and C3C Rylan Charlton take a

moonlight stroll to Fairchild Hall to squeeze in a GR before school starts at 07:30. When morning GRs become a thing of the past, cadets will rejoice. Photo by T. Becker

C2C Adrian Arjonilla stares hard and

long at his GR. Some cadets feel that GRs at 06:30 in the morning are just too early for them to do their best,

Photo by J. Campbell

You hear the sound of Reveille echoing across the terrazzo

and unfortunately you

are

already awake.

Most normal

people

would still have at least two hours to sleep, but you aren't exactly normal.

The biting cold wind blows through your clothes, so you

zip up your parka and press on. Cadets trudge along with puzzled expressions on their faces as they try to remember last night§ study marathon. These descriptions could mean only one thing: you are headed to Fairchild Hall for the common GR period. We all remember these as moments when we really wish we had studied more,

had gone

early enough to some

tcuskep before 0300 hours, and had woken up ist at iviitcns, if Mitch§, even if snag gqt breakfast it-^us just to sna

Go-Gurt an

real.

menjjj^r^our

Once in Fairc llqj vou fgf fb re your rpom... try fjjremeiTfiipr

w|s^t"

whibctre m i you spot some other cadets wim&re maybe LrlO? Finally, you so you quickly find a seat attempting to do some last milfe studying. As you stare into your notes, you hope that the ledge will magically leap from the pages and into your mind, jng yatfT^nax’®Whe test.' ®nfort‘Wately7jthat|sn't tpo likely, alwa^MIvorthlP-shot. JHUUgO hoISs theJSIsJliictor Mta»ou to put away all studying materials; it§ time to start the Gi^'After you take the test you leave the room in a daze, second-guessing yourself on the answers you put ddjvn. Once you get out into the hallway, you realize with dismay tfed you fyiye a w.hqfe,, davs

After ljou take the test,

your class,

ljou leave the room

in a

worth of classes ahead of you. The one good thing aboutjBhe commcmGR periocbnowever, is comp time.

That free period in the middle of the day feels

daze, second guessing

gourself

the answers

like a dream come true. We all vow to actually do some homework that is due for the

day, get a haircut, turn those things back into

flight issue, and take care of general errands.

However, that blue

magnet beckons you to your slumber. The best comp time is when it is a double period, ample time to catch up on the sleep that you lost the night before trying to understand the electrical circuits that never

really made any sense.

The official reason for the common GR period is to cut down on

honor cases involved with people accidentally revealing infor-

mation on tests before others had a chance to take them. However,

gou

put

d own.

C2G Angie Markle and C3C

Missy Smith battle the hunger pains as they squeeze in some last minute studying. The dillema of eating vs. last minute studying makes many a hungry cadet. Photo by T. 3ecker

next year, the cadet wing will be eliminating all morning GRs and

cadets will be taking the tests during their allotted class periods. Once again, the cadets will be trusted to utilize their Honor Code,

hopefully this time it will work. Cadets work tediously to finish

Bg: Michael Solowiow

their GR during the allotted 50 minutes. This will be the last

academic year for morning GRs. Photo by J. Campbell

Academics 53

Pipe Major Sam Swancutt adds a little flavor to the geography class of the British isles. You can never have too much Scotch. Photo by T. Becker C2C Eric Bernkopf is instructed by Prof Danny Portillo

equipment.

how to

use

sensitive GPS

The geography department has

classes that allow cadets to get hands on

experience. Photo by T. Becker Abram Woody plays the bagpipes for his geography class

C2C

Presentations such awareness to

this

bring

the various cultures

around the world. Photo by T. Becker

“We

thinas

It may be hard for some to comprehend but geography is

major at the US Air Force Academy. Describing our major to others often entices them into wishing they had chosen it. So what do we do? We take field trips. Yes, field trips, just like in high school. We also do work, but the work is fun. Since geography is a broad based major, the individual a

can

tailor their courses toward a specific discipline.

advantage to being a

O the lack of tore" cover

Another

geography major is the options open and

geography classes. The core geography classes

the major disciplines within geography such as human,

physical, systematic and regional. The regional geography catfy'l%where_you ge t^ to picl^our s^ci alty, be it physics or /esteriSEw'at to take a geo-

ijor, \*m ar|

graphic ihTormTtiofTSystems anTremi^tj are the more techy geography classes bm

going

Denver an

want To go into intelligence or eventually

fajors^ [any

for

African

Cultural Festiva I

and

eating

Ethiopian Restaurant terwa rds.

g class. These beneficial if you work for Intel. a

federal agencTesThat w^

resentations

with the systems

study, and if you're lucky, you migf get a summer research slot to one of those places. While geography sounds like an unusual major because it§ broad, yet can be specialized, you might wonder why not just do FAS. In geography, you are not required to take any more math, political science, or economics classes than the Core. That§ the difference. And, don't forget about Academy the field trips. Not only do we get to miss school for the field trips, we get comp time as well. We do things like driving up Pikes Peak to look at different biomes or going to Denver to an African Cultural Festival and eating at the Ethiopian Restaurant. Class is entertaining, teachers are personable, workload is light, and the opportunities to get out of this prison during we

school are there every semester.

(720 Eric Bernkopf concentrated intensly on reading the GPS equipment

adequately. Geography majors study more than

just, maps; classes vary from

studying cultures to learning how to creat maps on the computer. Photo by

T. Becker

in in-

other major

lie. rrom some ot tne

career

Bq: Al ison Bergguist

Shining shoes during ACQ gets top priority from C4C Alex Grannados. Not only do you need to be smart, you have to

look good too. Photo by J. Campbell

As Lauren stares at her computer screen, she hears the music

for Academic Call to Quarters cracks open

the beginning of study time.

She

book, only to be interupted by an instant message

from a friend at another school; a friend at aHfal college, who doesn't have music to tell her that its time to study.

C3C Eric Englebretson prefers the Age of Empires

She chats online for about twenty minutes, reading about par-

to homework.

ties and a life sheAvould enjoy if she wasn't here.«®Pler attention ;

turns towards the book.

Like many cadets, Lauren totally understands the material

during class. Unfortunately like many cadets, all that understanding "mysteriously disappears" hours later. Lauren wanders down the hall to find a friend who might be

able to help ease her confusion.

On her quest for help, she runs

into a friend she hasn't talked to in a couple of days and decides to

catch up for what seems a few minutes turns into thirty. moves on

Lauren

but is stopped by a friend who needs advice, another

thirty minutes pass.

Eventually she goes back to her room, forgetting why she left there in the first place. She sees the book and remembers. Since so much time has passed, she decides to move on to another subject. Suddenly, she looks at her watch and realizes her favorite T.V. show is on

another hour.

After the show, Lauren decides to read e-mail. So many people to

respond to, this could take all night. A knocking sound is heard and a fourthclass cadet reports in

personal issue. Lauren invites the four degree to come and discuss what is bothering him. to talk about

The music of TAPS is played; bed time.

But for most,

Too bad his

GR in the morning doesn’t

TV, E mail,

cover conquering the world.

Photo by J. Campbell

crowded, loud

hallwag.... all of tli ese distractions

during what has been

designated

Hopefully, C3C Laura Stepko studied over the

weekend.

Academic

With all that

crisco in her hair, itfe going to take all

night to wash

out. Photo by J. Campbell

4e-

Ouarters

study

time has just begun.

Bg: Meghan B ridleg

C3C John Scoggins

C4C Chris

Mahoney, and C3C Michael Glass are hard at work. I guess when

0300

rolls

around,

studying is far less painful when done with friends. Photo by J. Campbell

Academics 57

Cadets Zach Hickman, Chris Stephens, and

Chrissy Compton enjoy dinner at the final banquet. As directors of staffs working the Assembly, they earned positions at the head table. Photo provided by Academy Assembly

Cadets present

core

gifts to panel

We get so wrapped up in the details of military training, classes, squadron jobs, etc., that we forget that this is an

academic institution, and a pretty damn good one.

members after their presentt

That is

Academy Assembly are so important. They why an opportunity to show the rest of academia that this provide really is one of the best schools in the country. The topic of this year§ Assembly was "U.S. Policy in the Middle East: The Struggle for Peace and Prosperity." We from ■brought over one hundred and forty student to the Acadhere States universities throughout the United enf^^Siscuss this topic and piece togeth^aJBi report for publication. Eighteen distinguished Middle Eastern specialists came to facilitate discussion and provide opening and closing speeches, including ambassadors, a former Assistant Secretary General to the UN, and other experts from the public events like the

Each year, the panel discuf takes place in Arnold hall, folk by a dinner for participants. F provided by Academy Asseml

Cadet? were

respon-

sible fop

edging, feeding, educat-

and p rivate Igcton And to succes sfully coprdinaH

ing, and en-

i.hd'-Abademy Assembly is a program run by cadets, with limited input and guidance by a small group of faculty. A lot of work goes into an event of this magnitude, and the cadets

tertaining about 140

all^Sftthis, a

volunteer staff of cadets provided countless hours of their time.

delegates,] both civilian and militarg.

staff this year were dedicated powerhouses, working out

every little detail no matter how long it took.

ings knowing that oifr hard work put

the%hofe thing together"

*’imP€re'lat O'BriCTPPHB^fe^wS^regponsibre for edging, feeding, educating, and entertaining about 140 delegates, both civilian and military. I couldn't have been happier with the way it went, and couldn't have asked for a better staff to work with."

Mvd would

|pmj and how we wSLld take

care

the cadet starrneverTost sight of tne'ultimate

of them, but

goal—providing

unique academic experience for the students we hosted. We got the opportunity to show our civilian counterparts what the service academy experience was all about, and learn about a

C2C Matt Roberts, AssisU Directory, introduces the speal for the night. The banquet tc place at the Briarhurst Man Photo provided by Acadei Assembly

life on the other side from them. As our faculty advisor, Captain Troy Thomas, reminded

many times, "the Assembly is similar to an Air F orce deployment." With limited information and guidance, we put us

together a weeklong academic conference on par with the best We strengthened civil-military relations our interaction with ordinary college students. through

in the United States.

C1C Robert “Tree” Edison an from another university list to the

speaker. This yearfe

Ambassador Roscoe Suddarth, President

of the Middle East Institute.

provided by Academy Assembly

55 AcadTimcs

Photo

MR. DENNIS HALLIDAY

JfJ§M

Exchange cadet, C1C Cecilia Boisserie, shows off her brand new car she bought after she returned to France. Boisserie spent fall semester at USAFA in CS-04 through the cadet exchange program. This exchange cadet in CS10 stands at attention during the Air Force song.

The

exchange program at USAFA aims to enhance foreign relations. Photo By P Hawkins

Upon being selected to be a part of the first ever semester exchange between USAFA and the Escuela de Aviacion "Capitan Manuel Avalos Prado" in Santiago, Chile, we were told that it would be a wonderful experience we would be given the royal treatment. After hearing that enough times, we began to accept that idea as -

truth. We embarked for Santiago on 12 July 2000 and arrived in Santiago oh 13 July, after about 17 hours of traveling. We were greeted in the airport by an Army major from the Embassy and a captain from the Chilean academy.aajBEdl as.,.Undihis,.Mas un pleas-

ant), the deadWf winter. For any of you who don't know, it does get cold in Santiago.

Anyway, we arrived at the school and all was well, until the Army officer left us and we realized what was going on. It turned out to be something we did not expect. Their system is a true .'Tour class" system. First classmen train

because ol C1C Paul Vincent Stephan, checks

letters from his family and friends

misunderstanding, we were

the three classes belowkthem, second classmen traiin the two below

apd on. Becausj of aj sr|all misun|fprslanding, into their

them,

put

we were

second class. The first time, v^l^Ssi^rained by a 21-

year-old Chilean, we realized that the situation needed to be rectified. Eventuallww%were put into the first class and life improved somewhat. Even so, we were in an environment completely unlike USAFA, and that was going to be our home for five months. We ran every morning in formation with the rest of the school, we had training sessions wmn officers, and we had class on Saturday. Any time USAFA cadets think they have it tough, we ask that you put yourself in their shoes. Oh yeah, we forgot something, they pay to go there. Insaiid?? W^hought so top. Then, something wonderful happened. We quickly started to make friends. &s we participate! in training session! and other less-than-desirinlf *citTO^i'staW?s with our classmates;tight bonds of friendship were formed. We began to understand their views on patriotism/ polit ics, r eligion, and life in general. We soon compre-

his mail in hopes that he has received

smal

put

back in France.

The

exchange

students especially look forward to mail since they are so far from home. Photo by R Hawkins

into their

second class.

The first ti

ime

we were

trained hg

„

hendedyvhy tlpy

vfere w

illing to pay for four years df haf^hip in

order be comBissioned &^jffke

r|T^ their ai force. They alllikehad r

deep love for their heritage and their nation.

paid fof

except we are blessed enough became great friends with almost all of them. to get

They

are

just

^ding fo school.

And that is what these semester exchanges are about.

us,

21-gear-old Chilean,

realized that the situation

They are

about establishing the relationships between nations, built on the

friendships of individuals. We will be forever friends and comrades

needed to he

rectified.

in arms with the Phantom class (kind of like Mitchell class for us).

After all is said and done, we feel it was a wonderful learning expe-

Hopefully, it will be a continuing tradition between our great Academy and its Chilrience, personally, culturally, and professionally.

ean

counterpart.

C1C Jeremy Williams stands near the bottom of the world. 9000 Km south of the equator. C 1C Williams and C 1C Philip

Bryant made the trip to Antarctica as part of the first semester exchange wit h Chile. Photo by Lt. A. Jara erem

iams

Atadcmits lil

Each person shaking, trembling, heck even convulsing, wait-

ing his or her turn to take the plunge. You know that feeling of \row up, deep in the pit of your stomach. And you can't ^e^even the best of us had those feelings. Just looking ►of nothingness, ready to eat you up, ready the ten-meter jump. rsicie^^you says, it will spit you back out. But it§ not that. Before it can even swallow you, you have to jump, you have to do it or you fail. You'll fail yourself, you'll fail your long -

blue line, and ycm^taiffl the some 180,000 cadets before you that took that 10-metflf plunge. JLtook iteince, but I will never, I mean never as

nlike some of you who went

long aa live,

back for more, The first time Theard'oFth^lOmaeter plunge, I was an unsus-

pecting freshman in basic swimming. Okay, so I can't swim. Well actuallw/fc^^tet really true. I can swim, I just don't like going under waMr. I J^veJhisjjpblem of breathing water instead of air. As ^result of^hi^T^wSe tM(am would never jump. Figured I wou® just sta^fcvlrasic watewuryhSl my entire cadet career. But therflt occurred toW it^s o^^:e*meters, and I'm not going to die, right? So I found a source of inspiration my grandpa. He has -

always been someone I have admired and respected. As I reflected on

his life, hj^trials and tribulations, I felt like a coward.

Sa^BfTacnSblpact with myself cause

I h|

I would jump not only be-

and respect.

lesson se!

ose

It was

magical words, "If

you jum

gain." The time had steps, staying as far away from the edge as possible. Facing the wall, counting five, four, three. two -1 turned and jumped. Before I knew it, I was in the water and swimming toward the edge of the pool. Amazing as it might be, I didn't drown, I didn't even die. Actually, I kind of enjoyed myself. But for me, that was a once in a lifetime thing never again. I'm glad I did it though. I'm glad they come.

I gathered my courage, ran

made me.

Otherwise, I would have missed out on another one of

AH§ USAFA excursions. Now the 10-jump is by far the worst PE class, but it is also one of many offered at the Academy. Not only do we have to sign up for mandatory PE classes, but we also have intramural mandatory time each week. We must become well rounded officers and per-

fectly our physical abilities is what AH thinks will make us better officers. Either way, at least we get some exercise and a play

we never

thought of even trying.

sport

Instructor's perspective

The annual bonfires, fueled by Cheml41/142

textbooks and lab manuals, signify the end of classes for many. However, these fires

chemistry

probably smaller this year because chemistry students didn't have a paper copy of the lab manual.

were

During the Fall 2000 semester, the department switched over to a "Web" based laboratory manual, thrilling everyone because it made their book bags

i *

4 ,|v

lighter. Overall, there were 87 aspiring chemistry majors during the 2000-01 year. Twenty-six members of the class of 2001 earned their degree in chemistry. Eight chemistry majors from 2001 will

attend medical school, while others will attend UPT t"fp in ^fejWMRwBSS^i

rfffa

'''

Maj Michael Dearborn I have a great job teaching here at USAFA in the

Department of Physics. The people I work with are all wonderful professionals and the classroom and research facilities are excellent! The best part about my job is the daily interaction with cadets and the important part I play in mentoring and developing future leaders of the Air Force.

My conviction in this

role comes from my experiences as a cadet, from my

cj-

five years and two tours as a faculty member, and from my 13 years of commissioned service. I still remember many of the instructors that I had as a

cadet, and I have run into some of them on active

duty. As a faculty member my most rewarding and

satisfying memories involve my students. Teaching core physics, working with Ben Hale in the laser laboratory, or teaching electrodynamics to Dave Mather during El are the types of memories I will take with me when I leave USAFA. Knowing I will run into some of my students on active duty and their successes only strengthens my belief of learning that my presence here at USAFA does make a difference.

c^catfemics

Department of Cbemistrij

The Department of Astronautics provides a

unique opportunity for USAFA cadets to learn about space by blending academic knowledge with realworld experience in an undergraduate institution. Cadets provide the core capability of our design

efforts, the USAFA FalconSat and FalconLaunch programs, by forming a team charged with satisfying real AF needs. This year, cadets not only 'learned about space by doing it' but also provided the USAF with valuable research and weapons program assistance that will be utilized in the near future. Last years launch of FalconSat I, USAFAs second satellite project, provided valuable experience

Department of Aeronautical E ngineering

to cadets in satellite

design and ground operations

that are being incorporated into the ongoing

FalconSat program. The current effort focuses on

integrating a combination of existing space-qualified hardware with assets developed in-house at USAFA by the Astronautics and Physics departments, as well as all programmatic and operational aspects of launching and controlling the satellite. The FalconSat II effort supports DoD needs by investigating low latitude ionospheric plasma depletions and their effects on RF communications and navigation, information vital to our country^ continued warfighting superiority.

EtCol Mike Hatfield

D I feel that we in the Aero" Department have a

pretty special situation. What subject is more central to the USAF than Aeronautical Engineering?! core-course

For our

responsibilities, the DFAN faculty get to

experience the professional pleasure of teaching "how wings produce lift" and "how jet engines produce thrust" to the future leaders of the greatest air force in the world.

For our majors-course responsibilities, we

get to engage cadets in design and research opportunities that allow them to make contributions to the

USAF before they even graduate!

Also being on the Faculty as a grad ('78) is pretty neat. Back in the "navy-blue, long sleeve,

winter-shirt days", I used to hear the term "Falcon

Department of Astronautical Engineering

Brother" used to describe fellow Academy guys. Now, sounds, I feel like the cadets in my class

as corny as it

sisters" my younger "Falcon brothers" or "Falcon and like an older brother, when they do well, I feel

are

joy and when they do poorly, I feel disappointment. However, no matter what happens in or out of class here at USAFA, I always feel optimistic about their future. I have watched my classmates do real well in their careers and the cadets today are just as sharp and

just as smart.

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Departments

An Instructor's perspective The History majors of the Class of 2001 use

their understanding of history to excel and to serve their nation. Chris Carden participated in the French

Department of Political S

cience

Exchange program, spending four agonizing months in France^ most beautiful region. Seven History majors participated in the Cadet Summer Research Program, which included work at EUCOM in Stuttgart, Prague, Air Force Special Operations Command, the Atlantic Council in Washington, and McDill AFB.

History major Bryan Bailey produced Special Operations command videos and shared the Thomas D. Moore Award for that project. Matt Tuzel wrote a classified report on operations in the Balkans and David John served as a EUCOM officer intern. AnnKristine Lau participated in the Cadet Summer

Language Immersion Program in Japan. History majors also maintained a link with America^ living history when two history majors escorted the Doolittle Raider cups to the annual Raider reunion in Hill AFB, Utah.

Capt D

eron

JarL

What makes the Political Science department

distinctive is the frequently changing nature of the

subject matter we deal with. Other academic disciplines are marked by breakthroughs which can radically change the way we look at the world (cloning, discovering a new particle, or probing deep space). However, these advances are based on an expansion of human knowledge about the way the universe works according to given "laws" or phyiscal principles. In politics, however, revolutionary developments can redefine the way the world works, throw-

ing out the rules altogether. This makes the study of politics both frustrating and interesting. Human initiative can defy the "rules" and change the world forever. A people living under tyranny can stand up alone in front of tanks, take a hammer to a concrete wall, fight for their freedom and win, making everything we thought we knew for certain out of date in an instant.

Unfortunately,

radical changes can go both ways. The volatile nature

of international politics can bring about revolutions which expand freedom to millions, but it can also

bring oppression and death. This is the environment in which wars develop, and some of these conflicts

will one day draw us into combat as military officers.

66 Admits

Department of Hist orij

While the Department of Foreign Languages

does not offer an academic major and cadets are only

required to take two semesters of a foreign language, I believe that the department is very special in the sense that we are able to forge more personal ties with our students due to the nature of the discipline. I personally enjoy discovering the wide variety of interests, aspirations, and diversities of background of my students through their day-to-day conversations, speech presentations, and essay writing exercises in my classes.

Learning a language is not just about verbal and written communications skills. Learning a language

provides a whole new perspective on a complex and diverse world, and that is why we integrate the study of culture, society, history, government and socioeconomic systems into our program. That is also why we encourage our cadets to compete in speech contests and Japanese Knowledge Bowls at other academic institutions; and that is why our cadets have made significant contributions to the creation of our own

CD-ROM based courseware. Since I came to USAFA in 1996, I have worked

with many talented cadets, and the Class of 01 is no

exception. I am proud of their accomplishments, and I know I will continue to be proud as they accomplish so

CaptGarij

much more as graduates of the Academy.

Prof Yumiko Guajardo

My return to the Academy after nine years unearthed some strange feelings. Memories of training sessions, late night struggles with my academic limitations, and comforting friends invaded my dreams for two weeks.

Peering at the Chapel spires,

watching cadets on the Terrazzo, and walking through Fairchild Hall also evoked a spectrum of feelings ranging from apprehension to joy—emotions I had quietly carried since graduation. Fortunately, my dream-marauding ghosts serve as steady guides I've followed for the last year and a half—pointing out the pitfalls and prizes I encountered as a cadet, ultimately spotlighting their influence on my development as an officer. Hopefully, as a result of this reflection, I've passed on sound advice to my students. Cadets bring a powerful energy into every experience they touch. Youth coupled with an intelligent, questioning mind is an exciting fusion. Composition and literature have served as perfect mediums to focus this energy. Easily, I learn as much from my cadets as they learn from me. I feel privileged to have had at least a small role in their development. More importantly, I owe my department for giving me the opportunity and flexibility to make it happen.

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anquaqe

Departments

An Instructor's perspective Math departments in typical universities

focus primarily on teaching mathematical skills and reasoning, as well as an appreciation of mathematical sciences.

Flere at USAFA we need balance between

the curriculum as well as leadership training to

produce exceptional officers; not just alumni, but GRADUATES. The study of mathematics is not a unique, separate piece of life at USAFA, but instead a small part of an interwoven whole.

Just as math is a part of life, we strive to bring life to math. This means teaching more than just academics

it means brining all four pillars of the

Academy into the classroom.

We have moved beyond

reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic, and into respect, responsibility, and reason. Expectations are high, but Only with high standards will the student ever exceed the master. We proudly stand behind our graduates and feel confident that they will succeed in their future well within the capability of all our students.

achievements.

Lt Col M ar l Reid

Capt D

ana

All en

Three years ago when I was running a computer simulation lab at Kirtland AFB and received a call

from the Computer Science Department to come teach simulation and Operations Research, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! I was personally grati-

fied that my alma mater was recognizing the importance of simulation in the Air Force and desiring to

bring in someone with field experience. I was ecstatic about being able to return and pay the Academy and the Air Force back for some of the great assignments and opportunities I've received since '79. Teaching at the Academy is unlike any other college in America: the focus is totally on the students, with virtually no pressure to conduct research or publish. That leaves instructors open and available to the students. We're able to spend more time with them to develop their strong points. Being able to be the Adviser-in-Charge of the Ops Research Major enabled me to have about 130 extra friends to pay attention to! And working in a department with two

other majors (Computer Science and Computer

Engineering) along with 23 amazingly talented faculty and staff has been the capstone of my career.

68 ?Va<ftimcs

Department of Matfimatical S

ciences

After 13 years of teaching, I still love the USAF Academy. Time flies for me during the semester. It seems like only a few weeks between the time I meet a new

batch of cadets and and the time when I have

to assign grades and bid them goodbye.

ngineering

Fortunately,

many cadets keep in touch and that makes all the effort worthwhile. My department is one of the reasons

I enjoy being here so much. When asked,

most instructors will say they appreciate the team-

work in their departments. Mine is no different, but I think we are actually better than the sum of our

parts. We all teach core and work together to make the core experience enjoyable as well as relevant for the cadets. We coordinate for our majors courses to make the transitions from courses as seamless as

possible.

We share ideas, experiences, and workload

when necessary. It is a pleasure to work with such a

fine group of people, and I appreciate not only their

willingness to help one another

but the fact that we

do.

Prof D rian Self Beyond a doubt, the most rewarding thing about working in the Engineering Mechanics Department is the comradery and support among the faculty and staff. No one is ever too busy to help solve a teaching dilemma, and department teachers collaborate to provide the best possible learning experience for the cadets. We work hard together and make time to have fun together as well. The faculty currently leads the firsties in the first annual sports challenge, we have a monthly department dinner out on the town, and groups of people often get together to go to hockey games, ski, hike, and mountain bike. The quality of the people and the department dedication to teaching excellence have definitely made this the most rewarding job of my career.

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LtC,

'onna

lerson

Department of Electrical ELnqineerinq ecTrical

Departments

An Instructor's perspective

I was honored when the Department of Management offered me a temporary, emergencyhire position as an Assistant Professor of Accounting for the 2000-2001 academic year. I remain amazed at the dedication and spirit demonstrated by

USAFA cadets. I was fortunate enough to be at USAFA

when the Department of Management received AACSB accreditation. This distinction ranks the

Department among the best business schools in the nation. This accomplishment has tremendous

significance for both the Department of Management and the Academy. Management, as an academic discipline, has become increasingly important in the 'real world.' Requirements abound for Air Force leaders to apply good management discipline; today§ complex government, military and business environments demand it. USAFA Management majors will graduate with the skills to deliver on those requirements with a top-tier management degree, recognized throughout the world as among the best. The Management curriculum, the faculty and the students are the reason why. The sky truly is the limit!

Prof Howard Eggers The law faculty at the U.S. Air Force Academy is made up of military and civilian attorneys with a

wide variety of legal experience.

Prof Kevin Forbush mmr-

■'

align

-ffH

But one thing they

all share in common is a desire to help cadets under-

stand the role and function of law in both American

society and the international community. From the core course, Law 310, through various extracurricular

U &

activities, such as the Mock Trial Team, the Pictet International Law Team and the Journal of Legal

Studies, and in serving as legal advisors in the Honor ■

System along with providing estate planning advice and legal assistance to individuals, the focus is on being involved with cadets and making law understandable to the layman. In order to make legal curriculum more interresting, members of the faculty use their own experiences in real cases to demonstrate points of law. Just as pilots regale each other with cockpit tales, lawyers love to expound on courtroom battles won against overwhelming odds to illustrate how the law works. Often a student who thinks that the teacher has been distracted into telling a "war story" finds

that the story has become the most important part of the lesson.

Teaching at the Academy is challenging and fun Every member of the law faculty considers the opportunity to teach here a career high point. at the same time.

/Valeria cs

Department of Management

When I graduated from the Academy, I had "must do" item on my list of Air Force only goals—to come back as an instructor at some point in my career. I had envisioned it as a rewarding job in a supportive and fun environment. The Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership has exceeded all of these expectations. I am amazed one

Department of Biologij

at the dedication of each and every individual to

the goal of educating cadets, especially considering

the diversity the faculty. I've never seen such a diverse population come together to work toward common

doing it!

goals and do it so well—and actually love The camaraderie and spirit in DFBL

easily make up for the hard work necessary to do such a great job. I knew it would be good but I never expected to enjoy my job so much, and I owe that to this Department and its mix of professionalism and lightheartedness that helps us all take our jobs—but not ourselves—too seriously.

Dr. D avi d hale After my faculty experiences in civilian

academia, I regard USAFA as a very unique and ideal educational environment. When I arrived at USAFA, I already had several years of teaching experience

My Biology classes were teaching style necessarily followed

from Texas A&M University.

very large, a traditional lecture format. I found this classroom so my

dynamic to be unsatisfying, as I had little opportunity to get to know my students as individuals.

At USAFA, the small class sizes give me the

welcome opportunity to modify my teaching style, to assess

learning on a daily basis and to invest time into

each individual student. Because Biology is a very contenta

and vocabulary-rich discipline, there is still

considerable lecture component to my classroom

approach. Flowever, I now have a dynamic teaching style involving direct and indirect questioning, student-driven discussion, active-learning activities, and modern multimedia.

Furthermore, I know all of

my cadets as individuals, which makes for an even

positive classroom experience. The unique opportunity I receive by teaching here at USAFA provides me with a rewarding experience. more

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Departments

From 1 -25, nothing AeemA more domineering than Falcon Stadium Seating more than 50,000 people, the Atadium repreAentA more than juAt a great football team -Anyone u>ho ventureA to a Falcon game u>ill Aee that not only do the football playerA play their heartA out, but the Sea of "Blue iA right there for Aupport. Everyone at the academy iA involved in the athletic program, uihether it be oa an intercollegiate, an intramural participant, or iuAt oa a Aupporter AtWetiCA are an integral part of the AyAtem, not only building teamumrh and dedication, but inAtdling the valueA of honor and integrity into our every day activitieA and into our fiveA forever.

Sports

Col Randall W. Spetman i

Jennifer Schoeck Athletic Achievement Award

Charles Toth Athletic Excellence Award

Shane Rogers Scholar-Athlete Award

Scott TvlcKay Athletic

Leadership Award

i e

TvUchael Thiessen Most Valuable Athlete Award

Aiia-NJaria Ortega c

Most Valuable Athlete Award

AVN/Wa

Nate Beard pounds through the Army de-

fense.

graduating seniors have no idea what it is like to lose a football game

against an Army or

The fullbacks

tough running all

year added much-needed yards in several big situations. Photo by E. Holzherr

Qualario Brown takes on an Army defender during the game at Michie Stadium. With the win over Army, the senior class

became only the second class ever to go Navy team. The class of 2001 undefeated against Army and Navy. Photo posted an 8-0 record in service E. Holzherr by academy games during their four years. They were only the second class in Air Force history to never lose to Army or Navy. "Its something that we're all very proud of because it distinguishes us from past teams and leaves a legacy for future teams? said Scott Becker. Navy traveled to Falcon Stadium for the first Commander-in-Chiefk Trophy game of the season. The Falcon defense had a field day as they

forced two fourth-quarter turnovers and blocked a punt. senior C.J. Zanotti

Because of his

named Mountain West

outstanding performance, Conference Defensive Player of the Week following the game. He recorded was

career-high 19 tackles, including four for a loss. In addition, Zanotti recov-

ered two fumbles in the game. Air Forced offense had a less than stellar day; the unit amassed only 236 total yards, which was 12 less than Navy§ offense.

However, the de-

fense held the team in the game, the offense scored when they needed it

most, and the Falcons were victorious by a margin of 27-13. "It§ a great win for us because Linebacker Jon Eccles holds up a Navy running back as the rest of the defense hones in for the tackle.

The defense al-

we're now halfway to accomplishing our

primary goal of winning the

Commander-in-Chief's

Trophy,"

ways surrounded the ball with several players. Photo by C. Reteneller

stated Zanotti.

Cornerback Kurt Duffy wrestles an Army

game over, the Falcons only needed to beat Army before they etched their

player to the turf. DuflyS leadership played a key role in the defenses success.Photo by E. Holzherr

So, with the first interservice

names into the record books forever.

To clinch the Trophy, Air Force would have to beat Army at West Point on an

ber.

unseasonably warm day in early Novem-

Army tried everything in their power to gain the upper

hand, including: escorting Air Force buses with an armored, mechanized car and painting the Falcons locker room pink. How-

nothing could stop the senior class from winning their Senior Corey Nelson returned an interception for a touchdown, senior David Adams kicked four field goals, and seniors Scott McKay, Nate Beard, and Mike Thiessen all scored on the ground. Adams' 54-yard ever,

fourth straight over the Black Knights.

Mike

Thiessen prepares to let the ball

fly against navy. Thiessen's outstand-

ing season was

re-

warded when named

field goal in the third quarter was the longest of his career and the longest in the storied of

history

Michie Stadium. "The records not what§

important. The main thing is that we won the game and the Trophy^' said Adams after the game.

When all was said and done, the Falcons away with a 41-27 victory. Above all,

Mountain

West Con-

came

fe r e n c e

left West Point with the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy for the fourth year in a row.

Player the

Year.

Photo by C. Reteneller

they

Therefore, as it has for 14 of the last 19 years, the Trophy will remain at the Air Force

Academy.

The senior class is most deserving of the

recogni-

tion they have received because of their success.

They have done something that has been rare, until now.

the Falcons fans embraced the 2000 j^L-Force football title and defeated Fresno State in the Silicon Valseason as

Clfelenged

for the league

ley Football Classic. The 2000 season was truly a team effort. It was a year that the Falcon^ option attack often times took to the air and where

the special teams lived up to their name.

The main reason for the re-

Nate Beard tries to outrun

Colorado

The CSU game tied the record for the coldest game ever held in

State defender.

Falcon Stadium.

Photo by S. Ritchie

turn to dominance was an empha-

sis

option football. It started

with Mike Thiessen, who slashed his way to 713 rushing yards and 10

Leotis Palmer uses his best shake-andbake on a Notre Dame defender.

Leotis'

welcome relief to the

young legs senior running backs. Photo by S. Wilson were a

touch-

downs and helped Air Force to a scoring average of 35 points a game, first in the MWC, and 16 th in the nation. Next were the fullbacks, Nate Beard and Scott Becker, who rushed for almost

1,000 yards, averaging five yards per carry. Beard finished the runs

season

with

eight scoring

and Becker rounded out the tandem in

fine fashion. Thanks to both Beard and Becker, the Falcons led the Conference in fourth-down

efficiency, converting on 86 percent. The Falcons were just as adept at hitting the corner with Qualario Brown averaging 5.8

yards and Scotty McKay averaging 5.9 yards on each touch, combining for 955 yards on the season. With the yardage gained by Leotis Palmer and Bert Giovanetti, the halfbacks gained over 13hundred yards on the year. The Falcons 295 yards on the ground rd per game was the 3 best in the country. An added wrinkle to the explosive offense was the big play

through the air. Along with his exploits on the ground, Thiessen tossed 13 scoring passes, was ranked first in the conference in

passing efficiency, and was the MWC Offensive Player of the Year. His 218 yards per game were the second best in Conference play and Ryan Fleming topped the conference on the receiving with 930 total yards.

Every great offense needs a strong defense, and this years pressured opposing offenses into plenty of mistakes. They forced 18 turnovers, which led to 78 points. Linebacker C.J. Zanotti led the team with 84 tackles, including 13 for loss and three fumble recoveries. Cornerbacks Tony Metters and Wes Crawley were always around the ball, each with two fumble Falcon defenders

recoveries on the season.

Linebackers

Corey Nelson,

Matt

Pommer, C.J. Zanotti and defensive lineman Justin Pendry set their on a

BYU

sights

player. These four players

were instrumental in the defense^ suecess

throughout the season. Photo by

J. Cromar

and away

"■

£?<££ ?:

Ryan Fleming stretches for extra yards after the catch. Flemings ability to run after he made catches greatly helped the team in tight situations. Photo by J. Cromar Scott McKay hits the open Field as wide

The special teams played a big

role in the seasons success with nine

kicks sent the other way, second best in Air Force

history. Corey Nelson had three and a half blocks, enabling him to tie for the school^ all-time lead. Since 1990, Air Force has sent 68 opponent kicks to the ground,

number second in the nation. When it came to kicking the ball, the Falcons were among the best in the naDave Adams tion. Place-kicker showed he was more than just the long-

range kicker hitting on a record tying 19 field goals in 24 tries. He completes his career with five makes in six tries beyond 50 yards. The 2000 season marked a return of true Air Force Football with

plac-

ing second in the MWC with an 9-3 record. This team finished the season ranked ninth in the country in total offense and third overall in rushing. It was a season

on can

of spectacular plays, and sometimes incredible fortitude. No

doubt the heart of this team, picked by so few to accomplish so little,

yet doing so much.

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Here it was the first ever Silicon Valley Bowl game. It was a beautiful ask for in December? night., not too cold., not too hot. What more can you stadium filled with a The State. Fresno to take on The falcons were

ready

mixture of maroon and blue. The game began.

Right out of the gate, the falcons

took a strong lead in the first against Fresno 19-7. The Fal-

quarter

continued to pound on Fresno throughout the second half putting

cons

another 15

points on the board.

While holding the Fresno offense to zero

points in the second quarter. By

Receiver Brian LeBasco breaks through the Bulldog defense. The receivers were practically unstoppable in an open field. Photo by C. Seaman

Coiy nelson single-handedly sacks Fresno States quarterback, nelson never failed to come up with a big play when the team

halftime, it was apparent that the

'■J& (kANC >C0

anotn

Falcons were dominating this game. With a halftime score of 34-7, it appeared that Air Force had run

Qua I a ri o Brown

hits

the hole on a

Kickoff turn.

re-

started. It was like the two teams went into the

locker room and changed uniforms. The sluggish

Bulldogs were now taking over the field. The faldefense suddenly had holes in it. However, the falcons still felt they had a strong enough lead

Kickoff

con

and punt re-

played major role in helping the team gain good field position. Photo by C. turns

when the third quarter ended it was 37-20

Seaman

away with this bowl game. It appeared that way. Until the second half

Yet, the

fal-

not done.

leading. bulldogs They had a lot of fight left in them. In the fourth quarter, they dominated scoring two touchdowns cons

'Wr~-

and closing the gap to 37-34. Now the falcons were sweating. But the luck of the falcon

was on

strong and finished the game

Bton.ciJm

their side, Air Force held

(.HJUmv

the first ever Silicon Valley

victor.

Wes Crawley stops a Fresno State receiver as

he awaits

help from Mike Gallagher.

The Falcons win over the Bulldogs in the

Silicon Valley Bowl Classic accomplished a

year-long goal.

The defense runner.

Photo by C. Seaman

totally surrounds a Fresno

The Falcon defense is based on

their ability to hustle to the ball. Photo by C. Seaman

W AC

were

Karen Jelke

gets

the

crowd going at the top of a

22-1. This is one of the

many

pyramids that the

Falcon cheerleaders per-

form

during

game.

Photo by C. Reteneller The Bird

gets jiggy with

the fighting Irish. The football falcons played PID in

Indiana this year. Photo

by Polaris staff

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chances to skydive into the stadium or kick some butt against the other mascots as he would have

liked, it was still a comical year for the studliest Falcon in the NCAA. We will be saying goodbye to a class of

great

leaders and spirited guys and girls in 2001, but will be introducing more and more great cheerleaders as the years pass. While things have been

great, watch for the future Air Force Cheerleaders, they'll be even greater.

Sjirts

n oa m

Snakin’ a tail

feather, shoutin’ loud finished the 1999-2000 season in a big way, traveling to Daytona Beach, Florida to compete in the National Cheerleading Association College national champi-

onships.

This was a huge accomplishment for the falcons, as the squad was only the

second team in Academy history to attend the national championships. This year, the team had a new goal, to return to nationals and improve on our 16 th place finish.

way, we traveled to our team camp, where we brought home numerous awards in cheer and dance categories as well an invitation to return to Daytona. We had a great season cheering for Falcon Football and traveling across the country with them. Locations such as Las Vegas, New York City, South Bend, and Salt Lake City provided great times and fun that we'll be

talking about for years.

But even better than the trips, was being given the opportunity to cheer in front of the

thousands and thousands of falcon fans at football and basketball games. We appreciate all of the spirit that the wing showed in helping the teams on to outstanding seasons (though it was

sometimes shown in strange forms). "I would just like to thank the cadet wing for all the free

cheese. I haven't had to worry about buying cheese since au-

gust. You guys are great'' said Chris Callahan. As for 'The Bird', it was another great season full of mischief and pranks. Brawling with the opponents mascot or just

simply entertaining the crowd with a dance or foolish gag made up the day-to-day events for this award-winning mascot. New to The Bird's arsenal of toys was a compressed-air T-Shirt launcher and a whole gaggle of good looking girls. Wait, they are always around him. Although there weren't as many

The Bird

parachutes into the stadium

for another perfect

landing. Hot many

team mascots

parachue into their stadium for game day. Photo by S. Ritchie

Getting the fans going to support another

Falcon

touchdown

cheerleader's job. The cheerleaders yell out various cheers throughout the to

game

gain support for the Falcons. Photo

by C. Reteneller

Along the

DetrickGms

Growing in talent and

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he Falcon baseball team continued to thrive in 2001. Coach Reed Peters and staff saw continued improvein the midst of one of the Falcon’s most challenging schedules in school history. Despite the Falcons’ tough schedule, this season matched last season as the best in six years and earned the team a second appearance in the

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Mountain West Conference. The baseball team started the preseason with a bang, setting a new school record of the 5-0 start in 1980. The team defeated both Army and Navy for the third year in a row and 8-0,

destroying

went on to win the Service Academy Classics in Millington Tenn.

The Falcon’s senior leadership came from six seniors: Brad Bashore, Gerremy Goldsberry, Mike Thiessen,

Mike Tufte, Dave Diehl and Kiwedin Cornell. Gerremy Goldsberry and Mike Thiessen led the team in homeruns. Combined with Brad Bashore and David Diehl, the foursome assembled two thirds ofthe teams 31 homeruns and pounded in 110 RBIs.

They led the team to

eight conference wins, the most since 1996. Offensively, Tony Shockley, Mike Thiessen, and Brian Labasco produced the teams’ highest batting averages. Along with tying Gerremy Goldsberry in leading the team with 9 dingers apiece, Thiessen led the team in slugging percentage, on base percentage

MathewrKc

and RBIs. The pitching staff, headed by Coach Bobby Applegate, continues to be a force in the Mountain West. Three of the four

highly experienced four-man starting rotation, composed of Mike Tufte, Erik Fisher, Johnny Koegel, and Matt

This falcon rounds third base on his way in to score. Good baserunning was one of

the characteristics of the Air Force team

throughout the season. Seaman

Photo

by C.

■

This falcon drives the ball to the opposite

field.

Hitting requires a combination of

concentration and skill. Photo by C. Seaman

...

Kaercher, will return next year. The Falcon staffhad 403 strikeouts toppling last years record breaking 330 strikeouts. Senior Mike Tufte contributed to this feat by leading the team in

strikeouts, sending 93 batters back to their seats in the dugout. Tufte also led the team with 8 wins and nearly tied the record Erik Fisher set last year for the most innings pitched. David Diehl led

the team with the lowest ERA, while Kiwedin Cornell and Diehl led the team in appearances.

Additionally, the Falcons had three Mountain West Conference players of the week: Gerremy Goldsberry, Mike Thiessen, and John Koegel. The team also witnessed players John Koegel, Brian Labasco and Mike Thiessen make the A11 Tournament Team at the Service Academy Classics.

The Falcons eagerly await the

upcoming 2002 season, under the instruction of head coach Reed Pe-

Mike Tufte delivers a pitch during a Falcon

home game. Tufte has been a solid pitcher for the teamm all four years. Photo by C. Seaman

ters and assistant coaches Bobby Applegate and

Capt. Mike Manor. The exiting seniors made tremendous contributions to the baseball program throughout their four years with the team and will be greatly missed. As great athletes and

leaders, they have helped spawn a younger generation ofball players that will strive for nothing short of victory in the 2002 season.

The Men's Baseball Team

Conference schedule came to pass, Air Force made its new and

improved presence felt. They shocked Colorado State, Utah and New Mexico at home and had a strong showing in the Mountain West Conference Tournament against BYU.

Jarvis Croff led the team in scoring for his senior year with an average of 13.0 a game, while sophomore Tom Bellairs led the team in rebounds, averaging 7.2 a game. The year also

showed promise for the future as two freshmen, Robert Todd and Joel Gerlach, took control of games throughout the seaAt Long Beach State, Todd scored 25 points, while Gerlach

son.

had a 26-point night at Wyoming. "I think we made the necessary strides this year, our first towards turning this program into a winning one. I think year,

players improved and they need to continue to improve everyday and I'm confident they will do that'' said Coach Scott. our

Tom Belairs

skys for another rebound.

The Falcons

were

very young this year,

providing for much depth in years to come. Photo by C. Seaman Joel Gerlach

pulls down a board as the opposing team looks on in confusion. Rebounds during this game earned the falPhoto by C. cons some crucial points. Seaman

he 2000-2001

season was a

transitional period for our Air Force Falcons. They had to cope with los-

ing six seniors last year as well as adapting to a new coach with a totally different style of play. They responded with inspired play

throughout the year, a year that brought them their first ever all Division I schedule. Coach Joe Scott

began his coaching career at Air Force this past year, and brought with him a Princeton style of offense which has excited fans and confused opponents.

Coach Scott started the season off with a bang in his first game as head coach by beating the Univer-

sity of Houston at the Black Coaches Association Tournament in North

Carolina. When the Mountain West

Robert Todd shoots from

beyond the lagging opponent in a big conference win over CSU. Many freshman provided points for the team this year. Photo by C. Seaman arc over

his

Lamoni Yazzie drives hard to the hole

past his defender.

Coach loves to

his players play so aggressive.

see

Photo by

C. Seaman

Finally, we bid farewell to four seniors on the team, who have been members of Air Force Basketball for five years, in-

I eluding jl n

their Prep School year. Senior players Byron Nicholson, Jarvis Croff and Brian Ross played their last games in Air Force

uniforms this year, while five-year manager Jeremey Gingrich concluded his illustrious managerial career. "I love Air Force basketball and all the people I've met

and worked with for all

JermyGingch

five of my years here. God bless Air Force basketball....and God bless me" said Gingrich. said

"Shut up, Newt," senior Byron

Nicholson.

The Men s Basket ball Team

Drivin the Spmts

Driving the ball towards the rim, Alison Tomlinson goes for the lay-up.

Most of

points in basketball are made by lay-ups. Photo by C. Seaman the

Amoy Jackson concentrates hard on defending this Utah player. Great defense was a key to the teams success this year. Photo by C. Seaman

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lthough the teamfe record was not the greatest, they made great strides throughout the year improving on certain aspects

of their game, as well as learning valuable life lessons. was

Sarah

great offensive threat that unfortunately was not uti-

lized as often as she should have been; however, her talents

RozalynUS

were

capitalized on in preparation for games. Brooke came on strong at the end of the season for the

Falcons and provided a greatly needed asset in the post-position.

Sam

was

great rebounder and defender of the

opponent's post players and offered great leadership for the team. ShaNekia was a steady point guard and quick defender, as

she was one of the leaders in the MWC in steals.

tenaciousness and hustle added much to the team

throughout Leading by example, she led the team in many categories. Alife hustle and drive provided the team with a spark both on offense and defense. Morgans outstanding outside shooting helped lead the team to many of its scoring opportunities. Wendy and Shawna had the ability to work both on the perimeter and down low to give the team a threat in both areas. Dorothy was plagued with injury throughout the the season.

ftzr

Rozi§

majority of the year, but her enthusiasm and positive attitude helped the team through many tough times. Janea will become a good player in the future with her natural ability. Amoy's amazing quickness offered the team the ability to get many driving opportunities and quick pitches to the outside. The highlight of the year came at the conclusion of the

season

at the Mountain West Confer-

ence Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The team

played the 13 -ranked Utah Utes in the first round of the tournament, coming up just short of the vie-

tory, loosing 50-53. This was by far the best effort of the season for the team and produced a positive

outlook for the upcoming season. seniors on the team this year,

There were no

all of the players

will be returning for next season.

The future looks

very optimistic for the Air Force Women§ Basket-

ball team, as they continue to strive to be a competitive force in the Mountain West Conference.

Sam Clifton fakes out Utah as she be-

gins to pass the ball. Surprise and cunningness helps this lady bird keep the ball in play. Photo by C. Seaman

The Cross Country Team

BrianCpetr and

ElisaB s a run

X-COUNTRY

f§

ast year§ second-place finish at the Mountain West Conference Championships solidified the Falcon men§ cross-coun-

try team as a dominant force. The Falcons looked to improve on that milestone this season, resulting in the most successful for Air Force cross-country in more than a decade.

season

The team had lofty goals from the beginning of the season, most notably qualifying for the NCAA Championships,

honor which only 31 Division I schools achieve. With head coach Mark Stanforth at the helm, the Falcon§ placed high at meets th

throughout the season, including a win and upset against the University of Nebraska on their home turf. A 19 -place finish at the Pre-NCAA meet, which brought together more than 60 teams, was an indicator of what was to come. The mens team earned enough points with a 6 th place finish at the regional meet to gain an entry into the NCAA championships. The Falcon^ were ranked 31 out of 31 teams at the NCAA meet, but their best performance of the year earned them a 16 th place finish. The team beat both BYU and CSU, who had defeated them in previous meets. The men's team was a mixed bag of athletes throughout the season. Five different runners finished first for the Falcons at various times throughout the season. These same athletes ran at the NCAA Championships, with the exception of Lopez and Carpenter, who were alternates. st

The team had an awesome year and many of the athletes earned individual honors. Both Chris Acs and David Romero earned Mountain West Runner of the Week awards. Albert Kelly was the first Falcon in at the

NCAA Championships,

finishing an impressive 85

place.

Chris Acs and Ben Payne, both freshmen, won All-

Mountain West honors for their performance at the conference meet.

"We're going to be even better next year'' said Coach Mark

ii.*.

'•

-••;

:• $ the near future for the Air Force cross country

women'' said more

Kelly McPhereson surges past an opponent from a rival school. The ladies went on to place third at MWC and ninth at regionals. Photo

by G. Steenberge Team captain Joe Monaco begins

his finishing Kick towards the end of the race. team in

Monaco has lead the

outstanding season. Photo by G. Steenberge an

sophoTracy Denaro.

J^is_ perience.

season has been a

great ex-

As a two degree team cap-

tain, I was not prepared for what it

really meant to lead a team. No one really thinks about all of the work that goes into doing the job right, and all of the pressure that is associated with it, but it is a humbling experience

for which I am thankful to have

experienced. Many people don't realize it, but the fencing team encompasses an array of individuals. As a player, I am very proud to be a part of Air Force Fencing. This season, the men& team returned all of last year§ varsity play-

making it difficult to select the starters. Fierce competition resulted between the traveling team and ers

those left behind. It was this competition that led us to one of the high4

Will

est national rankings in years.

"This season was one of growth and maturation. I think that it is indicative of the great results that the team will

post in the not-so-distant

future!' said sophomore Anthony

Pryor. As the year went on our confidence improved and so did our re-

suits.

We can only get better in the

next year and will

get better if our

Rodriguez fences

Chris Jones while Kristin Wenner prepares for her

bout. Fencers practice everyday of the week except Sunday. Photo by S.

Ritchie

Antoine

McNeal prepares for an epee bout. Some senior members of the team fence a second-

ary weapon.

Photo by R.

Rouse

team has the drive to do so" said

freshman Gian-Carlo Rando. Like every other Air Force athletic team, I believe that our

character, competitive spirit, and consistent performances

speak for themselves.

This was a great year for our program, and next season looks very promising for both the mens and

the womens teams.

I hope that more cadets will take the op-

stop by and support us as we reach for the naportunity tional championship. to

The Fencing Team

Kristin Wenner gets a direct hit on

Margaret Kucia during a foil

dual.

Wenner leads the female

team

captain, providing a great leadership. Photo by Sports Info

WilGETYS

FENCIG

GOLF

Sportslnfmai

Air Force men§ golf team had fall season of mixed results. They had a solid finish in the Falcon Cross-Creek Invitaa solid finish in a tournament of some of the top golf teams in the country. The in sixth out of 24 teams

tional1, finishing

place team Then finished in 14th place in both the Colorado State Intercollegiate tournament and the William H. Tucker (New Mexico) -

Invitational. The team finished the fall

season on a

strong note, winning the 1999 Service Academy Golf Classic. It was the fifth

:onsecutive year that Air Force won the event, and the second consecutive year the individual title went to AFA§ Ben Leestma. .eestma shot a one over par 217 (70-75-72) to win the event. In its first event of the spring, the Air Force golf team got off to a strong start, leading after the first two rounds of the Emerald Coast Invitational. An unkind final round cost the team a chance at bringing home the

trophy, however, and the Falcons finished the tournament in third place, with a three-day total of 898. Next up for the Falcons was the Wolverine South Invitational. Ben Leestma led the Air Force charge at the event, finishing tied for fifth place. Leestma carded a 74-77=151 to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place overall. As a team, the Falcons finished in 12th place, out of 18 teams. In the teams next tournament, the Sacramento State Invi-

tational, Ben Leestma again led the Air Force attack, finishing tied for sixth place. Leestma carded a 75-73-78=226 to finish in a three-way tie for sixth place overall. As a team, the Falcons

finished in sixth Ben Leestma chips from

the

rough onto the green. Chipping takes much skill and practice in order to get close to the pin. Photo by J. Kopecky This golfer lines up his

putt

sink it.

Eisenhower

The

course

have some of the hardest greens in the state.

Photo by J.

Kopecky

At the Stevinson Ranch Invita-

tional, the golf team finished in third

place. The Falcons were led by Ben Leestma, who posted a three-round total of 302-299-305-906. The

Wichita,

team

Pepsi/Shocker

final

In the final tourna-

regular sea-

son, the golf team traveled to Provo, Utah, for

the BYU Cougar Classic. The Falcons

finished in ninth place out of 15 teams. Team captain Danny Visosky had his

best tournament of the spring, as the

top Falcons' finisher, placing 13th overall.

The mens golf team had a disap-

pointing finish to the 1999-2000 seaplacing eighth in the Mountain West Conference championships. The son,

Falcons carded a three-round score of

309-311-301=921

finish 76 strokes

off first-place winner UNLV The team graduates Jeff Scohy and Danny Visosky, two of the three Falcons' golfers who competed in

every event of the season. For the team to continue to be competitive in the future, the coaches look to c bottom three positions of the varsity line up improve veer cer.fifter.ev

the

Diet

Invitational. The

of 14 teams. Team

stroke total of 221. ment of the

traveled to

for

Falcons finished in ninth

Visosky had his best fin75-74-72 for

then

Kansas,

ish of the spring, carding a

place, out of 10

teams.

place out captain Danny

gymnastics season can be characterized by new changes, accomplishments, and disappointments,

mens

end of each Olympic season, the gymnastics committee comes up with a new code of points to head gymnastics in the right direction. This year, the committee decided to lower the start values of routines to an 8.8, which made it harder for us to post scores as we have in the past. A te

good score on an event might be an 8.5, whereas last year a good score might be a 9.5. "The new code brought almost a new level of competition. Every team was doing incredible tricks all year'' said junior Matt Kenkel. "We adjusted well, and everyone is much better than we had been the year be-

fore. The level of com-

petition at NCAA& was the

highest I'd seen,

and hopefully we'll be

there

team next

year." The

code

new

made it especially fun for the fans to watch, as saw harder they strength sequences on the rings and new challenging tumbling con-

nections on the floor.

The season began with the Rocky Moun-

Open, which al-

tain

lowed

Scott

Lewis

demon-

precision while performing a planche hold on the parallel bars. The parallel bars require big swing moves and restrates

leases

points.

irk-"-*:

maximize

Photo R. Rouse

Andrew

Fisher domi-

nates the

competition precision and strength on the rings while doing an iron cross. with his

More combinations of are required get full bonus points. Photo by R. Rouse manuevers

test the

each event

squad and gain experience for on

the

season

ahead.

our

first away meet in

Oklahoma, the

team

pumped and focused to perform. The atmosphere was perfect for gymnastics, the was

combination of a great team

and

charged

crowd made for an incredible energy. "This was

one

the best performances at Oklahoma

that

the

team has had, especially

it being our first away meet of the season" said

Coach Burkel.

Although, we had wanted to make it as a

The Men s Gymnastics Team

team to the NCAA at Ohio

Championships

State, we still had six team

members make it individually on dif-

ferent events.

thought we performed well hoped we could carry it over into the USAG championships'' said junior Stephen Sistare. "I

at NCAA§ and

We then traveled to Cal-Davis and had our best away meet of the season.

It was a hectic week as our

plane was delayed, and didn't get in until the day of the competition, but we took this adversity as a challenge to surprise some people and show what we had. We had eight make it into the finals and ended up with five

USAG All-Americans. It was

a great way to end the for the seniors, as Levi Torkelson competed a triple-back dis-

season

mount off of the high bar to send the

crowd into a frenzy.

The team has

already set new goals and plans to achieve even greater things in 2002.

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A tough

s p

*^yle. Grace. Power. These

the

qualities associated with

womens

gymnastics, and this year,

are

the Air Force

Academy Ladybirds

had more of each than anyone else in the nation.

They proved this in

grand fashion by bringing home the USGA Collegiate Championship in

April. Championships don't come easy though, even if the Ladybirds made it look like it was. From their very first meet of the season, the Rocky Mountain Open, the AFA ladies demonstrated

that they had the desire and skill

needed to succeed.

Strong perforby C1C Kristi Delcour, C2C Bethany Stott, C3C Kim Broughton, and C3C Jenn Dougherty ensured that the Ladybirds brought home the victory at the end of the day. The mances

trend of excellence was thus estab-

lished, and not even the loss of the

promising four degree Laura Frank to an ACL injury could derail the

■

Ladybirds. As the season progressed, the

Ladybirds gained confidence and an unbroken string of victories. No opponent could stand against them.

Along the way they set 11 new AFA Gymnastics records, and qualified for the NCAA Regionals for the first time in Academy history, achieving one of the goals they set Womens

Grace

during the preseason. And amidst all hard work and athletic excellence, the Ladybirds also managed to maintain above 3.00 gpa as a team, accomplishing their other preseason goal.

as a team a

All of this left the AFA women§ gymnastics team in an enviable position going into the USAG Championships.

Everyone together just as they had all year, awesome performances were given, and the team brought home the trophy. The dream season did not end with the team competition, however. Every single one of our individual event finalists placed. C1C Elizabeth Weber tied for 6 th on the vault, C3C Kim Broughton and C3C Allison Todd tied for 3 rd on the bars, C1C Kristi Delcour tied th for 5 th on the floor, while C3C Jenn Dougherty brought home 2 nd in that event. C2C Courtney Hamrick placed 7 on the beam, and C2C Bethany Stott earned the National Beam Championship. The 2001 season of womens gymnastics proved to be the best in AFA history. It gave rise to 11 individual USAG Collegiate All-Americans. Coach Lisa Woody was named NCAA Head Coach of the Year for the region and the USAG Collegiate Head Coach of the Year. For those firsties leaving, there could be no better way to go out, and for the women who will remain, one can only wonder how high they will soar next year. came

The Women's Gymnastics Team

Growing in talent and nder fourth year head Frank Serratore, the Falcons coach, posted a 16-17-4 overall record and a

fourth place finish in the conferOf Air Forces 16

tournament.

ence

victories this season, 13 came against Division I teams. The 13 Division I wins

are

the second most in school

history. The seniors who played all four

years under Coach Serratore finished on a high note. A major high-

light was that seniors Scott Bradley and Billy O'Reilly scored two of the three final goals of the season. With help from senior goaltenders Marc Kielkucki and Sean Broderick, Air Force broke the record for fewest

goals allowed in a season for the second year in

row.

The Falcons al-

lowed just 2.91

goals per game to break the record of 3.21 set last season.

"My career playing hockey at the Air Force Academy has surpassed all my expectations of college hockey and I will treasure the memories of

my hockey experience here forever? said Bradley. A came

turning point of the season

in January

Air Force took

three of four

points from Bemidji State on the road. The 5-4 victory in the second game was the first ever win for Air Force at

Bemidji State,

Serratore^ alma mater.

Derek Olson and another Falcon

fight puck in front of the net. Persistance led to many goals this season for the Hockey team. Photo by J. Lewis for

the

loose

HOCKEY

"That game shows a lot about the will, desire, and character of our team" said Coach Serratore. "These cadets don't ever give up"

Although the team did not achieve the goals they set forth at the beginning of the year, the season was a The Falcons were forced to overcome adversity all season long as the team suffered from success nonetheless. many injuries. However, the future is very bright for this FalIt con team since only four players will be loss to graduation.

The Hockey Team

Sean Broderick gloves this shot. His

strong presence in goal gave the Falcons an edge this season. Photo by J. Lewis Derek Olson

attempts

BrianGORNICK

to win a

faceoff against the American International opponent.

Faceoffs were

vital to the Falcons success this year. Photo by J. Lewis

will be very exciting to watch the Fal-

cons' play next year as they continue to grow with talent and

experience.

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101

The 2000-2001 rifle team came into the season with three returning seniors and a new range. The new facility, located next

performance lab, saved the team a daily commute to the Olympic Training Center.

to the human

"The huge amount work of our coach to get this range for us and future shooters at USAFA will benefit the rifle program

for years to come'' said

teammate.

The new range fa-

cility extended practice time and allowed for flexibility to ac-

commodate academics

and workout time for the team, which was difficult at best dur-

ing

the years of comThe team has a

muting.

The Rifle Team

promising season next year with a wealth of talent in the underclassof the

Many

men.

freshmen on the 20002001 team have already posted winning scores and with experience,

will continue to climb

and be successful. "We're

looking

pretty good for next year with our returning talent and hopefully we'll get

some

freshman

quality

shooters to help keep the

team

going

strong in the future" said Justin Lewis. The year went well for the team de-

spite missing

the

championship match in

March.

at his target.

Controlling breathing is key to getting a straight shot. Photo by J. Campbell

Scores and

all up shooters made large

were

In the prone position, Gordan Marty takes aim

gains in their performance, setting many personal records along the way.

Getting into the offhand position, Mall Miller takes aim.

The metal

stand is for

resting be-

tween

shots

and

spotting scope viewing targets. by J. Campbell

the

is for

Photo

"The team could

have

done

better

with practice this year but we will be getting many new tools to assist

the shooters in reaching their full potential'' said 2Lt Beau Nicewanner.

The future looks bright for the USAFA rifle team and next year should prove to be one of

the best yet.

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Eric Lederer draws the double team from

Villanova. Lederer was scorers on

one

of the top

the team. Photo by K.

Floyd

Craig Anders faces off against the opponent. Anders was top 10 in the nation in

2001

mens

lacrosse team

highest face off percentage. Photo by K.

led

by captains John "Long arm" Agnew, Mike Garrott and Matt Duderrar opened the season up against the defending national champions, University of Maryland. The teams solid defensive unit led by goalie Billy Arnold showed much promise and will be a force to be reckoned with in the future. With two juniors and a sophomore starting on defense, the Falcons held off some of the stiffest competition in the country. The Falcons offense was led by Agnew and Ryan Gayde who were an attack unit. Their talents led the team to improve outstanding upon last

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seasons record of 2-12

by beating VMI, Providence

University and Wagner College. Another critical part of both the offense and defense this year was the midfielders led by seniors: Nick "Prison Rules"

Dicapua, Craig "Fat Berger and Dylan "Machine" Quinn. Midfielder Craig Anders came Man" Anders,

Stephen "N.G."

out of the season as one of the

the country.

top face off men in

Agnew was among the top scorers

in the country for part of the season.

Adam Gaudanski sets

up his dodge towards the goal. Gaudanski is the fastest player on

"We have been constantly growing and im-

proving each year since I have been here and I see good things coming in the future, I can't wait to see the team in the tournament sometime soon''

said senior Dylan Quinn. The team is still rebuilding; therefore, Coach Acee brings in 20 new recruits each year. Coach Acee recruits top players from around the coun-

try to come play for the Falcons. This will contribute greatly to the growth and expansion of this program.

Matt Dudderar gets ready to cut for the

ball. Dudderar as captain of the as well as a

squad top scorer. Photo by K. Floyd

Next year, the competition gets no easier with the addition of nationally ranked power-

house Syracuse to an already strong competition. The Falcons showed a lot of promise with this years' team so keep your eye out for an even stronger season in the next years to come.

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-Falcons 2000 soccer season didn't go quite as expected with a dis5-9-1 finish in the second year of the MPSF conference.

appointing

"The 2000

season

was

rebuilding season'' said head coach Luis

Sagastume. "The loss of our two leading scorers presented a challenge to our coaching staff. Young players were forced to perform and fill the gaps left by our departing players." The team was really made up of young players with only the two seniors on the team.

Seniors

Noah Merica-Jones battles with a Fresno

mid-fielder to gain a valuable throw-in. A goal this season was to win 50/50 balls in the midfield. Photo by C. Reteneller

Ryan Sagastume takes a free kick in a against Fresno. Sagastume was a team captain and one of two seniors on the team. Photo by C. Reteneller

win

Donovan Kneur and Ryan Sagastume lead the falcons on the

field, keeping them in every game. Seven of the losses were only by one goal, including five, which were 0-1 losses. "There was a significant amount of learning that took place'' said Sagastume. "Most of our games were lost by one goal and we actually dominated many games." Freshman Daniel Walsh and rookie of the year freshman

Casey Chronister gave the falcons the added speed up front. "Casey is dangerous in the box because of his high speed and aerial attack, he could jump higher then the keepers" said Walsh.

Highlights of the 2000 season included teamscoring leader sophomore Tom Clark§ two game winning goals in the New Mexico Invitational against Vermont and Wisconsin. Clark was named to the MPSF all-conference honorable mention team. Britton Miller, who had six points on

the season, was named to the MPSF all-con-

ference second team. Another highlight came against San Jose State, who entered the game undefeated and

ranked first in the nation. The Falcons played even with the Spartans the entire game. Unfortunately,

hopes of an upset were dashed late, as San Jose State scored in overtime to defeat the Falcons 1-0. Junior Mike Brophy played a stellar game at goalkeeper, making numerous brilliant saves to keep the game scoreless. Brophy finished the game with six saves. Almost the entire team will return next season, as the team loses just two players to graduation.

MSOCER by

Christopelbn Tom Clark goes 1 on 1 against a Fresno

defender. Such play earned him with Honorable Mention in the Mountain West Con-

Terence.

Photo by C. Reteneller

Brit Miller and Tom Clark make a run in for a cross

Noah Merica-Jones waits

for a rebound.

The birds were deadly in scoring many goals off crosses. Photo by C. Reteneller

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|^e Lady Birds had high expectations coming into the 2000 season

based on the great outcome of last years season. Our record of 6-14-2 does not depict the incredible talent and team chemistry we constantly displayed we did throughout the year. Although there were some upsetting losses, Birds beat Army in overtime, with a score wins. The have some

great

Lady

of 2-1. When freshman Marci Freund had the tying goal during regulation. "It felt really good to play in such an

exciting game and come out with Especially against Armyf

the win.

said Freund.

placed fifth in the Mountain West Conference, beating New Mexico, and Wyoming. We also

"Our conference schedule was

tough, but we came together during that part of the season to play some

□as

Mary Cholko steals the ball from a CU player. Cholko stepped up as a powerful sweeper half-way through the season to fill the important position for the team. Photo by C. Reteneller Melonie San Pietro chases down

defender as she prepares to attack the

goal. CU is always one of the toughest games of the season.Photo by C. Reteneller

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of the best soccer of the year. We played one of our best games of the season against New Mexico. Our win against

Wyoming was huge because it gave us a good seed going into the conference tournament. I think this season proved that we are one of the top teams in the conference and we can finish at the top next year" said junior Beth Boyer. By far, one of the most notable accomplishments this season was the win against UNLV in the first round of the Mountain West

Conference Womens Soccer Tournament. We became the first womens soccer team to ever

upset a seeded team in tournament history. "We lost earlier in the

season

against

UNLV so we knew we had a challenge ahead of us for our first round of the conference tournament.

We had confidence we were going

to win this game, and succeeded because we

played the way we were capable of playing'' said senior Kristy Kuhlman. Air Force showed well in this year§ con-

ference standings, with

Boyer winning First

Team All Conference, senior Jenny Schoeck

winning Second Team All Conference, and senior Stephanie Rader being featured as the Mountain West§ Womens Soccer Player of the Week. The Lady Birds have finished the season

strong, and are looking forward to a promis-

ing new year.

Kristy Kuhlman makes a diving save off an opposing player.

of hard shot from

Kuhlman was the anchor of the solid de-

■lispSp c*«il

fense.

Photo by J. Lewis

Leigh

Ann Withers

challenges a Rhode

Island player for the ball.

As a freshman,

Leigh Ann was a big contributer at outside halfback. Photo by C. Keteneller

She 2000-2001 season was one of the Falcons' best. The team achieved an impressive 10-4 dual meet record rd andpHced 3 at the MWC meet. In addition, the falcons sent 3 swimmers to the Olympic Trials, two swam at the NCAA championship, and a total of nine team records were broken. Success can be attributed to the teams work ethic. The team often faced practice twice a day and swimming several grueling miles at each session. A lot of people can swim, but only a few people, those with guts, determination, and a ton of hard work, can look good in a speedo" says junior Matt

"Horndog" Horner. In season,

strong performances led to the de-

feat of rivals Washington and Wyoming.

It also led

to a solid showing at the MWC Championship Meet.

At the meet, freshman Paul "Costas" Brehm classi-

fied the teams performance as being "spectacular." The meet started off with

bang when the

Falcons 200 medley relay team shocked the competition by winning the event in a team record time.

The team consisted of Brehm, Dayton, Amidon and Toth.

Other

top performances were made by

"Pugsly" Ihlenfeld and Charlie Ihlenfeld, team captain, "Chucky broke records on his way to victory in both seniors Matt

T" Toth.

breaststroke events. Toth also broke two school records in the 50 and 100 Free. to swim at the NCAA

Both qualified

Championships.

Junior Matt "Horndog" Florner had some notable swims including a 2 nd place finish in the 400 IM and a record breaking 200 backstroke. The

sophomore class was led by John

"Moose"

Dayton who had a

strong

showing

in the 200 breaststroke where he placed

3rd.

Paul Brehm who broke

team

Gliding into the lead, John Dayton shows the correct way to do the breast stroke.

He made conference team in

record in the 100 backstroke led the

the 100 and 299 breaststroke. Photo

freshman class.

by R. Rouse

Overall, the tight knit Falcons preformed well. "Our team is close. When you see everyone everyday for hours and you are all working hard in the

pool, you get to know everyone real well" states Senior Josh "Flash" Finch.

Jeff Roberson prepares for an inward one and a half on the one meter at the

Wyoming meet.

Roberson went on to

place second on the platform at this meet. Photo by J. Campbell

It was through hard work and teamwork that the teams tradition of excellence was

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maintained.

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It is one tradition that is sure to continue.

I\ j Matt Homer takes a break after a strong race

in the back stroke.

Matt competed

at Olympic trials this summer. J.

Photo by

Campbell

This swimmer races ahead with perfect

freestyle form. Freestyle is the fastest stroke to get to the finish. Photo by T.

MatIHLENFD miw

SWIM/DVE

—n he Air Force womens swimmd

diving team improved

from the 1999-2000 seasonand tre-

mendously throughout the 2000-01 campaign. The season began at the Early

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Bird Invitational in Fort Collins. The Falcons sent just one competitor to the meet, Sarah Law. Law won both the one- and three-meter events en route to

scoring more than 2 teams

at the meet. For her efforts, she was

named the MWC Diver of the Week, the first of five such awards during the season.

Next, the team had a pair of easy victories

over

Metro State

College They

and Colorado School of Mines.

then geared up for the difficult MWC schedule at the Big West Shootout in Irvine, Calif.

Air Force

had a very respectable meet, winning 4 of its 6 dual meets.

Carly Baxter

and Sara Crowell each posted two vietories at the meet.

Crowell, Baxter

and Law kept up their excellent performances against CSU in the teams first MWC meet of the 2000-01 cam-

paign.

Katie Stapp prepares for a back one and a half on the three meter.

mate Sarah Law put up

Stapp and teamgreat showing

at the Mountain West Conference cham-

pionships.

Photo by J. Campbell

The Women's

Swi

The Falcons produced their first-ever Mountain West Conference dual

victory against San

Diego State on Nov. 18. Air Force

was

winless in six tries

MWC foes during the 1999-2000

against campaign and

had not won a conference dual meet since New Mexico on Feb. 6, 1999 when both schools were

members of the Western Athletic Conference. At the midpoint of the season, the Falcons were

8-3 and facing a six-week layoff before their

next dual meet against

Washington on Jan. 4. The freshman class, led by Crowell and Baxter, was a

pleasant surprise to head coach Casey Converse. Law was in the midst of an outstanding season, already winning a third MWC Diver of the Week award and yet to lose a three-meter event.

The long break did not seem to cons, as

they

were

help the Faldefeated by Washington, 127-

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96. Van't Wout (200 backstroke) and Smith (50 freestyle) joined junior Alexis Ross (1,000 freestyle) as AFAs

only victors. A tough stretch of conference duals lay ahead for Air Force, including meets against eventual conference champion BYU and Utah on consecutive days. BYU beat the Falcons, 141-86, with juniors Karley < Kroschel and Meredith Beavers winning the 200 butterfly and 200 breaststroke, respectively. Law finm ished second in both diving events, failing to win the three-meter springboard for the first time all season. The Falcons did not fare much better against Utah, falling 178-118. Van't Wout and freshman Sarah Thilo each posted a victory and a second-place finish. The team got healthy against NMSU and Northern Colorad, dominating both teams. Ross won two events for Air Force, the 500 and 1,000 freestyle races, while Smith was victorious in the 50 freestyle and combined with Baxter, Van't Wout and junior Christine Cleaver to win the 200 freestyle relay. Law returned to her winning ways, capturing both diving events. An important double dual with MWC opponents New Mexico and Wyoming followed and the Falcons almost pulled out two wins in the most exciting finish of the entire season. Wyoming edged the Falcons by .15 of a second in the last race to win

the meet; however, Air Force beat UNM. Air Force finished the regular season with a 12-8 overall record and 2-4 mark against MWC opponents after an easy 14081

the hands

victory over the University of Denver and a 154-73 loss at

of UNLV She opened the MWC meet by winning the first confer-

championship by a female from Air Force since the program Division I in 1996. She captured the one-meter springboard a score of 250.15 points, less than five ahead than second-place Einfeldt of BYU. Law produced her second conference chamby dominating the platform event, winning with a score of

moved to

Tutunnikova of BYU was second with 314.45 points.

third-

title with Kelli

pionship 3 48.05.

Add a

place finish in the three-meter event and Law was an easy

choice for

the 2000-01 Mountain West Conference Womens Diver of the

Year.

coach, Stan Curnow, received due recognition himself being the conferenced Women's Diving Coach of the Year.

named

The Falcons splashed into the record book several times

the MWC Championships. Smith swam the second fastest 50-

during yard

freestyle in school history with a time of 23.43 seconds, and

Baxter

Her

CT -C CO

"O O

Candice Staubitz takes in a deep breath

during the 100 yrd butterfly. As team captain, Candice is proud to be an inspriation and motivation to the team. Photo by R. Rouse Ellen Stimmel

glides into the lead during free style. Free style is a very fast

stroke.

Photo by J. Lewis

duplicated the feat in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:53.22. When the waves cleared, the Falcons had finished seventh at the meet after two

straight eighth place finishes, and produced 21 new times on

the schoold career top 10 lists.

^..H£jrThe highlights of this past season was

that three Air Force Academy men's tennis players were

named to the 2001 all-Mountain West

Sophomore Eric Pittman was one of 12 players honored for singles play, while juniors Chris and Greg Zielinski earned one of Conference team.

the six doubles selections.

son

Pittman, who played the entire 2000-01 seasingles for Air Force, posted his sec-

at No. 1

ond consecutive 20-win campaign with a 21-13 overall singles record, and a 15-11 mark in dual matches. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native closed the

high note, winning seven of his final 10 matches, including a 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 victory over

season on a

then 61 st-ranked Nenad Zivkovic of UNLV That

victory sealed Air Force's 4-2 upset win over the Rebels, who entered the match ranked No. 36 in the nation. Both of Pittman's matches at the MWC

Championships were halted with Pittman leading late in the second set. The Zielinskis, twins from Ocean City, Md.,

produced an outstanding 18-8 overall doubles record, including a 14-8 mark at the No. one position. They started the season with nine consecu-

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tive victories and won 15 of their first 16 matches.

Air Force, currently ranked No. 75 in the nation, finished its season with a 16-12 overall

record.

Facing the challenges of an all new line up and a tough season, the mens tennis team fought uphill battle and came out on top. Pittman and juniors Chris and Greg Zielinski led the Falcons an

Kyle Rainey lines up his return shot. Rainey is in his third year on the Falcon^ team. Photo

by Sports Information Doug Fike concentrtes on his follow-through. are three types of forehand; topspin, slice, and drive. Photo by Sports Information There

final record of 16-12.

Pittman

finished his own season with a remarkable singles record of 21-13, his second consecutive 20-win

paign.

cam-

Meanwhile, the Zielinski

brothers finished with an impressive 18-8 doubles record.

Eric Pittman demonstrates

good stroke form. Eric fin ished his singles season this year strong. Photo by Sports Information

The Men's Tennis Team

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The Women's Tennis Team

-Womens Tennis Team got off to a great start in the

fall season, going 2-1 and capturing the prestigious Gideon

Cup for the second consecutive year with a 5-2 victory over Army at West Point, winning five of the six singles matches. Air Force had a strong showing at the Rolex Central Region Tournament, having three people in the singles main draw and three doubles teams in the main draw. Parsons earned a singles ranking of No. 29 in the Cen-

tral Region, the Falcons first ranked player since moving to Division I in 1996. Chuntraruk also won all three of her dual singles matches in the fall at the No. 2 position, and

1 2

advanced to the second round of the Rolex Central Region

Brooke Parsons anticipates the ball to put a

heavy spin on it.

motivated the

captain, she taking more

As team

women

chances on power shots.

Photo by Sports

Information

Tournament. Nigro, who played No. 4 singles in the fall and became the first Air Force freshman to

qualify for the main draw at the Rolex Central

Region Tournament. The Falcons had some big wins in the spring over

New Mexico State, Denver University, and

University of Wyoming. They also lost some close They

matches to UNLV and University of Utah.

went into the Mountain West Conference seeded

seventh and lost first round to San Diego State. The Falcons lost an extremely close match to UNLV in the next round, and then beat Wyoming for a

seventh place finish. The Falcons had several stand-out athletes. Laura Nigro posed a team-high 21

doubles

wins

during

the

singles and 15

season.

Krstel

Chuntraruk was the only four-year player for the team, posting 40 wins in her career. Brooke Parhad a winning record at number 1 singles.

sons

Many other atheletes helped the team to a great finish.

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Heather Shelby swings through a back-

hand.

The two-handed

better control and

grip allows for power.

Photo

by Sports Information Laura lnigro gets ready to rip out a fore-

hand.

Many players are challenged by playing left-handed opponents. Photo by Sports Information

After three seasons, head coach Kim Gidley has a

46-33

career

record, an impressive fifth on the

schools career wins list. She has helped the womans tennis program continue to be a successful part of the Academy's extensive intercollegiate sports.

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Leading the competition, Jean Taylor paces herself during the mile. Taylor was one of the lead distance runners for track and cross country.

Photo by M. Jamison

During a leap of faith, Chris Banks preflying. Banks also competes in short sprints and other jumping events. Photo by C. Reteneller tends heS

their most points ever in a championship. Colorado State fin-

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ished third with 171

points followed by New Mexico (91), Wyoming (90) and Utah (24). In the womens competition, BYU easily won their 20th consecutive title with 229.83 to runner-up Colorado State's 164.33. The Falcon women finished eighth The highlights .

came

in the

mens

triple jump

with freshman

Anthony Park

winning the competition—his second title of the meet—with jump of 49-7. The two event victories earned him the MWC Freshman of the Year Award. "It was a clutch performance by 'Ace' because he came off

of fouls

his first two

jumps in the competition," said Lindeman. "He is a tough competitor who has a great future on

in this program."

Other Air Force highlights included a second

A. was

more r

Force track coach Ralph Lindeman

named Mountain West Conference Outdoor

Coach Of The Year for the second season in a row. It was the second consecutive runner-up fin-

ish behind

place finish

by junior Brian Carpenter in the 1,500-meters (3:45.80); sopho-

Brigham Young, who won their fifth

Marc Fulson§ third place finish in the 110-meter hurdles

(14.65), sophomore Tom Clarks third place finish in the 400meter hurdles (52.60); senior Ben Gensic§ third place finish in the pole vault (16-5 V2 ); senior Shawn Johnson^ second place finish in the shot put (58-9 Vi); and freshman Tim Hughes'

consecutive conference title. For the record, the

Cougars scored 240 points to the Falcons' 182—

yV strong

finisli

1—]

runner-up finish in the high jump. The Falcons also placed third in both the 4x100-meter and 4x400meter relay with times of 41.80 and 3:12.90,

respectively. On the women's side, senior Jamie Flood

placed sixth in the 5,000-meter with a career best time of 16:58.29. That time ranks her second in

school history. Freshman Elissa Balias finished seventh in the 1,500 at 4:32.68 and Erica Lankford

finished seventh in the triple jump at 38-1/4. "I thought both our mens and women§ team

competed with exceptional heart, coming off a difficult week of academic finals'' said Lindeman. "I

especially thrilled by our freshman and sopho-

mores on

the men§ side who scored 90 of our 182

points."

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Brittany Edwards gracefully leaps for the pit in the triple jump. A triple jump consists of a hop, skip, and a jump. Photo by C. Reteneller

✓

Jason McNeal

T ‘ ’

j-*

uses

all his

strength dur-

ing the shot put.

Shot puts usually weigh

about 15 pounds.

Photo by C. Reteneller

Chris Geisel and Eamon Murray battle for the title in the 132-pound weight division.

Geisel won the bout by a unanimous decision.

Photo by C. Seaman

Defending champion Lee Poage and Derek Argel exchange stiffjabs in the heavyweight bout. Lee Poage won the fight by a close 32 decision and went on to win a bronze medal in the nation tournament.

Photo by

R. Rouse

lanKely

Throwin

o '

4 March 2001, one of

the United States Air Force Academy§

proud and unique traditions continued, as the Cadet Wing Open was held. This event captures nearly all that the Academy represents in one evening of intense competition that benefits children in need of help. Rarely will an athletic endeavor of this quality be second fiddle to anything, but despite the impressive talents and ferocity of the fighters clearly that situa-

exists

tion

with

the

Wing Open.

The main

thrust of the

Open is

not to determine which

will

warriors

crowned champions of the

Cadet

move

Win

to the

and

region

Pontages successfully defends his 185-pund title against Michael Thompson. The Wing Open Finals drew a crowd of over 5,700 and raised more than $17,000 for John

two children battling life-threating illnesses.

Photo by T. Becker

competition in Las Vegas; a much larger purpose exists for this night. The boxers

Ulysses Linares and the rest of the Wing Open boxers are introduced at the beginning of the night. Ulysses won the 147pound title by a unanimous decision before becoming a regional and national champion. Photo by S. Ritchie

devote

them-

selves athletically and are

all too familiar

with the blood, sweat and tears that it takes to be an elite athlete,

but the battle

face in that

they regard

pales in comparison to the challenge in front of the children they fight to benefit. Kody Lewis-Stabe, a 7 year old boy with osteogenic sarcoma (a form of bone cancer), and Christopher Kohlhaas, a 7 month old boy who suffers from histiocytosis (a disease that impairs various organ systems and continues throughout life) were the recipients of thousands of dollars raised through this years Wing Open. Lewis-Stabe and Kohlhaas are both sons of military families. Perhaps no finer example exists of the military community taking care of its own. The cadet boxers hone their abilities for months. The purpose: to put on the best show possible and draw a large crowd to raise enough money to benefit these two young children.

C1C Erica Hamblin states that Clune Arena "the the fact that entire Cadet Wing and the whole Arena is on their feet for two truly become "filled with love" as evidenced by

little kids that they do not even know."

Although the main thrust of the Open is to raise money for these young children, it would be unacceptable to not mention the impressive fights that occurred on this evening as well. Boxers in ten weight classes spar for the right to advance to regionals and represent a proud program of 198 All-Americans, 79 National Champions, 21 consecutive Regional Team Championships and 14 of 21 National Team Championships. Despite their quest to win and advance, the true significance of this event is not lost on the boxers; C1C Chris Geisel, the champion of the 132- lb weight class, says he was "really proud to be part of it all."

c :

^^^aarLh^firlirh's second

year as

head coach for the Falcons proved After an to be a memorable

year.

impressive year in his first season, Coach Ehrlich looked to bring home the wins again this season. With five out of seven starting players returning, the team was ready to prove themselves. Led by the firstie class, Charlie

Toth, Wade Grabow, Brent Reimer, Chad Simendinger, and Derek Argel guided the team to an outstanding performance at the Western

Water

Polo

Association Champion-

ships.

Four out of five

of these

players

re-

ceived honors at the

championships this year, as they proved at

Argel swims the ball on the Though a defensive specialist, Argel was an offensive threat, who helped the team to a suecessful season. Photo by C. Reteneller Derek

the conference the talent

they possessed. "Our finish in Hawaii at the WWPA

Championships was a huge success only losing to Champion UC San Diego in the last 30 seconds.

UC San Di-

ego went on to the NCAA

counter attack.

Brent Reimer defends his opponent by pushing him towards the wall. As one

of the teams

Reimer was

Conference

leading scorers, pick for the Allteam. Photo by C.

sure

Reteneller

Championships to represent

our

Conference and

upset #2 USC to make the NCAA Finals'' summed up Coach Ehrlich. Talent was not the only requirement to produce a win-

ning season. Motivation, perseverance, and perhaps most important, the complete trust and friendship between every member on the team made this a great season.

Brent Reimer

described the sentiments of most when he said "I could never be more proud of a group of friends in my entire life; the things I've learned about myself, the friendships I've and the had times I've make it seem like a crooked deal in I favor. think I gained, good quite my might owe many more hours of water while medicine and other assorted tortures for the fun balls, that this sport treading tossing has brought me." Not only did the water polo team remain undefeated at home, great victories and honors were

gained outside home pool, "Beating Navy this year in the Southern California tournament was another highlight of the year considering they won the East and qualified for the NCAA Championships" said Coach Ehrlich. Throughout the season, victories and disappointments occurred, but in the end "this [season] was the 20th winning season since 1971 for the Men's Water Polo team:' The team proved what they had set out to do, and gained once again the of members to the of water polo. respect sport u£

in California. ~

With five of seven starters leaving after this year, next season

looks to be an exciting and unique experience.

One

thing is for certain: the team will miss the five firsties leaving this year.

Chad

Simendinger, Wade Grabow,

and Charlie Toth show their excellent

defense, drowning the opponent. The three firsties helped lead the team to a third place finish in the Conference Championships. Photo by C.

Reteneller

BenCouchma ML-.

.Jt,

-w-

jMk

WATERPOL

In and Out

of the water

"ess shouldn't be defined by the wins and loss column. This

season.

This best describes the 2000 Air Force Women's Volleyball

of the best learning experiences in my time here at the Academy. As captains, C1C Jamie Rempel the season. Two firsties, leading two three-degrees and eight four-degrees, meant difficult task

season was one

entering job was not limited to the court, we were setting the example in all we did. They were watching and learning from us day in and day out. These experiences would carry throughout their four and I were given a very

our

years. "The captains, Jamie and Ana, both showed

outstanding leadership, (on the team and in the wing) and their aggressive actions spoke louder than words)' said C2C Abby Martinson. "Goals, records, stats were all a starting point for the team. Unfortunately the hard work and time commitment that the team showed did not dominate our

numbers." The class of 2004 is

one

the

most

talented

highly

re-

cruited classes to enter the Academy in recent talent

This

years. melded with

experi-

bring this heights. squad C1C Rempel says will

ence

new

four years Falcon volleyplaying that

her

Delavane Diaz and Chris-

tina

Nigro

for

reach

strong block while Brittany Edmonds watches. and Diaz

are

Nigro

two of the

strongest blockers on the team. Photo by J. Lewis Ana-Maria Ortega gets the ball past two blockers with

speed and style.

Ortega

had 273 kills this season. Photo by K.

Floyd

ball has challenged her and taught her the im-

portance of perseverance

and commitment. We did

slaughter

Army

this

season,

which

always makes

the tough times a little

lighter. The cadet wings support was amazing. I will never forget playing that game in front of

record-breaking

crowd of Thanks who

over

1500.

everyone

supported us at

that game as well as those die hards who came

to all our games

despite the losing. They never lost faith in us,

and

never

lost

faith in each other. Watch out, these ladies will be a force to be reckoned with in the near future.

Dildy go for the block while this Utah player attempts a dink

Jamie Remple and Katie

prepared for all types of shots. Photo by C. Reteneller

shot. Blockers must be

Ana-MriORTEG

VBAL

AlexPELBTH

Pinning it down w

|is season marked one of the most successful seasons in Air Force wrestling history. The Falcons boasted an impressive 72 dual meet record, including posting a shutout in a 43-0 win over Adams St. College. The Falcons were also dominant in many

of the tournaments throughout the season, winning the Colorado Collegiate Invitational and the All Academy Championships at West Point.

The Falcons became the first ever academy team to repeat as champions,

nating performance

as all

turning in a domi-

10 wrestlers placed. The

Falcons sent seven wrestlers to the finals bringing home individual titles.

Frohardt was also named

the tournaments most outstanding wrestler.

Individually, the Falcons were also very impressive, fielding the most successful team in recent history. Led inspirationally and spiritually Scott Jenkins and Alex Pelbath, along by captains with the hardest work-

ing JV squad in Falcon wrestler Peters

Andy pins his oppo-

Peters was an im-

nent.

portant contributor to the

Falcon

wrestling throughout the year. Photo by R. Rouse team

■■

Outstanding Air Force wrestler Alex Pelbath works

thwart

his

opponents attempt at a takedown.

Wrestling quires speed to outwit an

re-

opponent. Photo R.

Rouse

country and

the

superb coaching staff, the Falcons placed wrestlers at a

every tournament leadup to nationals.

ing

Sophomore heavyKevin weight Hoy and junior 149-pounder Scott Frohardt were the

frontrunners

the

squad, holding national rankings all season. Hoy brought home titles at the USC Open, Colorado Collegiates, All

Academies

and

placed third at the Western Regional tournaFrohardt

ment.

was

of the USC

champion Colorado Open, Collegiates, Cowboy Open, All Academy Championships, Aggie Open, and the Western Region. Next team will be

losing some valuable leadership with the depar-

ture

year, the key seniors

Jenkins, Pelbath, Huxel, Montanez, and J.D. Fariss. The teams

biggest loss will be from

the departure of assistant coach, Wes Winterstein who has also

served as a mentor, mo-

Despite these losses, next

year will hardly be a re-

building year. With a strong returning underclass and some ready to fill the holes, next year§ team could mimic the Falconfe

impressive freshmen

tivator, and inspiration to the team.

well as produce their first All Americans since 1975.

success

from this year,

TRAMU by

ChristopeRnl This member of CS31 struggles to catch the speed of John Lancaster on his way for the endzone. Flag football is one of the more popular intramural sports. Photo

by R. Rouse. Cadets

get off to a quick start in their 3-mile race.

Mountain

biking was introduced in recent years and has become quite popular. Photo by R. Rouse

eventh period is finally over; I pack up my things and head back to my room. I will use this time in the afternoon to get a head start on my homework, take a nap, or play some golf. As I get back to my room, I notice

everyone walking around in mesh jerseys. What is going on, I think. Oh, that is right, we have intramurals today. About an hour worth of soccer for me but football, team handball, boxing, basketball, flickerball, or mountain

biking for others.

Some cadets participate in the sport they played all their lives, while others play one that they

want to learn or got forced into

playing.

We all have different perspectives on intramurals.

Many of us go through the motions, while others refuse to

put forth any effort. Another approach is the "warrior" attitude about intramurals. There are those cadets that play their respective sport like they are division one athletes playing in the championship game of the season. I

paraphrase a brilliant man by saying intramurals are a battlefield, the only chance for most cadets to show the warrior spirit. All of us take pride in our records during intramurals but "warriors" take it a step farther.

fields, it is easy to recognize one. are

When you are out on the

They will be the cadets who

constantly arguing with the ref or the one that is overly

upset or possibly in a fight. down at intramurals.

I am sure we have never seen that

That is except during a boxing match. Intramurals would

This cadet attempts a right handed blow to the face, while his

opponent throws a

jab. Boxing promotes great fitness. by J. Campbell

Photo

Vince Livie and Brad Howell try to stop Jonathan Flowers from the taking the ball down field. Soccer is one of the many sports

offered to cadets. Photo by

not be the same without these fine,

overly

enthused cadets.

something to laugh at. They also me

give their hearts out

R. Rouse

every intramural day to make their teams winBe proud of them,

ners. our

intramural

riors.

war-

Because of their

sacrifice, we will have

something to laugh at and a successful intramural program. Joe Browning, coach of the

undefeated wing cham-

pions

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ample.

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fine

ex-

As leader of the

team he says, "War is an

ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. Intramurals

are

know that they give

much

worse."

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cadets is very apparent on the intramural fields and courts. Once the match ends, Ra Ra§ are said and the mandatory

ing the spring semester, the afternoon hits and ca-

dets peer out of their windows to see the refreshing spring weather...snow. The entire cadet wing anxiously awaits the Ops Center message to cancel intramurals. They wait and wait...and then realize that AH apparently feels that this is

Some cadets stay down to get a betOthers find their way back up the hill in defeat

athletic time is complete. ter workout.

of what they considered another wasted hour of their cadet

perfect intramural weather especially for those outdoor sports. As the cadets walk down to the fields, grumbles of the weather are always the topic at hand. Volleyball and racquetball are the only sports that do not have to brave the weather on those cold, snowy days. The

career.

As the season continues, group tournaments begin, which will determine the wing participants. However, a

Once

drastic change in attitude usually occurs.

two games are lost, the season is over for that team.

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teams of cross

country, handball, ultimate frisbee and soccer

endure the harsh weather of early spring. As cadets warm up, whether it is indoors

outdoors,

they watch their opponents, some are familiar faces, others are The referees get the games started and the competitive

not.

rampant. Everyone says that intramurals are a joke, however, most of the feelings on the field are quite serinature

Emotions usually run high for both teams, each wanting

ous.

runs

show

other

the

squadron up.

As the

game gets more involved and tensions

rise,

usually

words

are

harsh

said (to the

and the

refs), players more physical plays get and a fight occasionally breaks out.

The

com-

petitive nature of most

The spring intramural softball champion

earned the right to compete against the

champion from CSU. This cadet makes good contact with the ball during the conPhoto by M. test at the CSU campus. Fridley John Gilliard and his teammate surround

opponent during a spring intramural game. Soccer is a popular intramural sport at the Academy. Photo by J. Campbell an

soccer

There

are

teams that

want to win and con-

tinue the

competitive spirit, however, most cadets

would

spend

their time

rather an-

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flag, accompanied by the PO’W/MIA flag. The PCPX/MIA vigil is one of the most “visible projects during the year. Photo by S. Wilson

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and

AAS gives to the community by Stephen Wilson These cadets participate in the

PONX/MIA vigil. Cadets march in front of the flag pole for 24-hours

straight in rememberance. Photo by S. Wilson

) V s one of the Academy*; largest clubs, Arnold Air Society has a unique opportunity to represent the Cadet Wing in a positive light in A

Matt Hall, the

Gen Welsh as well

vigil commander, Lt Gen Dallager, Brig many other distinguished guests, and

former POWs.

many ways. One of these ways is the annual POW/MIA Vigil sponsored by the club each fall.

McGrath. Capt McGrath was a POW in Vietnam and is now a

For the past eight years, Arnold Air Society has

resident of Colorado Springs. The POW/MIA flag flown during

Among the former POWs was retired Navy Captain Mike

the vigil was presented to him by C1C Guild on behalf of all of Americas POWs and MIAs.

"It was a very deep and meaningful experience... the ceremony was incredible that I won't soon forget? said C1C Guild. The POW/MIA Vigil is repeated every year at USAFA and all around the nation. From college campuses to military installations to veterans organizations, Americans everywhere make sure

that the POWs and MIAs from our nation*; war are not

forgotten.

set up and

run

the vigil on national POW/MIA

Awareness Day.

This year, the vigil was held over the 14 15

and

of September. Beginning at retreat on the 14

th ,

cadets began a 24-hour vigil at the flagpole as the

POW/MIA flag was flown along with the American. Each half-hour, four cadets held a ceremonial

guard at the base of the flagpole. The vigil was open for all cadets to participate; within several hours of requesting volunteers all slots for the 24hour ceremony were filled.

vigil for four years straight. It is a very rewarding experience that I will miss participating in as lieutenant" stated vigil "I've marched in the

commander C1C Matt Hall. In addition to USAFA cadets, cadets on ex-

change from other service academies and AFROTC cadets from UC Boulder and CSU also participated. Throughout the day and night, almost 200

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As deputy

commander of the vigil, C3C George Elderidge,

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ensured the vigil ran smoothly.

"Coordinating efforts among Arnold Air Society, Honor Guard, the Drum and Bugle Corps, the Cadet Wing, the four-ship of F-16s that flew over during the National Anthem, and our distinguished visitors was a lot of tough work, but seeing it all come together was worth it" said C3C Elderidge. The Vigil was concluded with a special wing wide retreat on the 15 th Along with C1C Jeremiah Guild, Arnold Air Society commander, and C1C Matt Hall, the vigil commander, Lt Gen Dallager, Brig Gen Welsh as well as many other distinguished

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C3C Emily Vinson helps children make crafts during Sants Ice Cream Shoppe at the Red Cross. Arnold Air

Society is always involved in community service projects. Photo submitted by club

Although the USAFA Trap and Skeet team lost some numbers in the past year, they still able to make some great achievements. Just as it was last year, the team was lead by its captains C1C Kendall Spencer and C1C Matej Hajdinjak. These two led the team in were

competitions, consistently earning the highest scores for the team. The team§ first of two com-

petitions were at the Pekonic River Sportsman^ Club on Long Island in New York. Here the team competed in the annual tri-service

academy

shoot against West Point and Aiv

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als with a renewed vigor. The second and last compe-

Trap & Skeet

Club. Photo provided by S. Ritchie

tition of the year was the National

Intercollegiate Championships in San Antonio, Texas. The competition

took

place during USAFAfe spring

break, so the shooters had to make a

big sacrifice to compete. Nationals proved to be a good experience for the team, with two shooters taking the title of champion for their classes. The two shooters were C1C Matej Hajdinjak and C2C Jon Richards. C1C Hajdinjak, a foreign national from Slovenia,

won

the Class B

championship by destroying 193 out of 200 targets in American Trap. C2C Richards won his title in Class D by smashing 183 out of 200 tar-

gets in the same event. When asked about the team's

performance this year, C1C Hajdinjak said, "We've shown what hard work and dedication

can

despite limited practice time and support. Air Force Academy Trap and Skeet Club/Team can produce high quality shooters for the Air Force Shooting Team and maybe even US National and Olympic Teams'' Although the two team captains will be graduating, the team is confident that their performance will only get better in the years to come. This cadet prepares for the

pull of the clay target.

Mechanical set up flings the

clay targets into the by S. Wilson

air for the shooter to hit. Photo

These shooters prepare for the

target. Trap and Skeet shooters must line up before the

target

appears. Photo photo provided by S. Ritchie

In a puff of orange smoke.... These shooters hang out until they have to hit the open range and

shoot a few. Photo provided by S.

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who set the standard for aviation excellence and professional

flying around the world. The Flying Team won the NIFA Region I SAFECON competition for the 16th year in a row guaranteeing them a spot at the National Competition against USNA, Embry-Riddle, the University of North Dakota, and 30 other schools. They compete in the international Birchall Cup Airskills Competition against Officers and Cadets from Canada and Great Britain. Last year the team swept the competition bringing the Cup to the United States. The goal of the team is to win competitions, but the experience and ending result goes much further into officer development. Cadets who have their Private Pilots License upon entering the Academy go through an extensive tryout process, and are then trained to be military pilots as C3C Shaun Cheema highlights, "The Flying Team has given me a whole different perspective of flying. It is much different than casual civilian flying. It has taught me to be more disciplined and safer within the aircraft. The first summer with the team turns you around as a pilot, no matter what caliber of a pilot you may think you already are. Its wake up at o'dark hundred: fly, study, and train until sunset and then study some more in the evening hours for three straight weeks. After this rigorous flight training, the Flying Team is probably the best stepping stone for UPT." Cadets undergo further training to become proficient in competition

Flying events include Power On and Off Precision Landings, Low Navigation, 'Bomb' Drop, and IFR. Cadets fly three customized Cessna 150 aircraft that were donated by the Association of Graduates. events.

Level

This cadet looks over the glider before take off. Instructors are responsible for the cadets overall

safety.

The team also

competes on the ground in the Simulated

Comprehensive Aircraft Navigation, Computer Accuracy, Pre-Flight, Aircraft Identification, Simulator, and IFR Crew Coordination events. The team has a bright future as it expands and devel-

ops cadets in and beyond the cockpit. Another member of the team, C3C Tim Dowling comments "The Team has re-

ally helped me develop my aviation skills, and given me a good understanding of what it is going to be like in the operational Air Force. Its also a great way to concentrate on something I love to do. On top of that, its a great group of people to fly with." As dusk approaches, these pilot strivers end a good day of flying. Instructors spend a significant amount of time at the airfield.

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The Women's Zoomie Rugby team scrum.down defensively

against Array. C4C Tina Williams waits patiently to attack the opposing scrum half. Photo by R. Rouse

T he USAFA womens rugby team has often been dubbed

Playing for this womens rugby team requires a lot of dedi-

the winningest team at the Academy. With two National

cation and sacrifice on everyone^ part. The coaches are solely

Championships and being ranked in the top five of the nation since 1991 when the Nationals Tournament began, we keep going strong. Quite possibly, §legant violence" describes this sport in the best way. Where else can you find the hottest girls at USAFA destroying other teams with unrestrained finesse and turning heads while they do it?

volunteers. Everyone gives up their afternoons as well as most

Every season, many of our finest women come out for rugby. For most of them, it is a sport they have never even seen, let alone experienced. Yet they immediately fall in love

hopes, the women's rugby team presses toward the Western Regional, Sweet 16, and National (Final Four) Tournaments. Having last been to Nationals in May 1998, the team feels it is

with the sport as it quenches their hunger for a challenge, com-

due time to make another visit.

petition, and fun. This love for the sport brings out a team camaraderie and

competitiveness known to no other sport. It is non-stop action where if one person fails on the pitch, the whole team fails. The game is all about support from teammates and control of the struggle. The two go hand-in-hand and thus,

are neces-

sary to winning the game. They are necessary off the pitch as well. If ruggers won't live and die as a team off the pitch, in no way will they survive on it. The team has also been compared to the mafia. Nowhere else can one find such domination of the game and such loyalty amongst the players. Thus our motto this year: "WIN FIRST, TEAM ALWAYS."

Saturdays throughout the year. We come out for the love of the sport, the love to win, and the love of the team.

The results of this dedication, sacrifice, and love show on the pitch. In the 2000 fall season, the womens

rugby team went

undefeated, shutting out all but one team. We started out the 2001 spring season 2-0, shutting out both teams. With high

Being on this team is like being in another world. In this other world, fun is our driving force,

winning is the only possibility, and the word, "team'' reaches its true definition.

C1C Seher Garner carefully digs the ball out of the ruck and

skillfully passes it to an oncoming player. Concentration under tight situations is key in rugby. Photo by C. Seaman

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acrificmg at all costs by Laura Renner C1C Christine Love and C2C Laura McDonald lift C2C Erin

Harms during a line out. C2C Harms continues her winning streak. Photo by C. Seaman

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..Topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace, where

The club only has 12 members and therefore has become

lark, or even eagle flew..." These words are not just from

the most elite club here at the Academy. But even though they

Magee, but they describe the flight of the awesome falcons here at the Academy as they dazzle crowds at football games and enlighten the minds of kids. The falcon was chosen as the Academy mascot by the first class to graduate, the Class of 1959. The cadet falconers have taken a grueling path to become a member of the team. In order to make the team, they first must pass a demanding test to be allowed to work with the birds. Second, cadets must show the ability to work with the team and the birds themselves. Finally, after three years of practice and other events, the first class cadets accept the responsibility of flying them at football games and different social func-

are

small, the Falconers and their birds are the most recog-

nized symbol of the Academy.

tions.

The cadets show a huge dedication to the birds and to the

sport in general. However, taking care of the birds is a full time

job for cadets. Every day the birds must be weighed, fed, checked for diseases, cleaned, groomed and exercised. This routine even continues on trips to away football games, parades, over leave periods and breaks. Exercise and practicing for performances must be kept up because of the talent that must be displayed when performing. The falcons fly at very high speeds and each falconer must keep it in sight so

that when it dives, it does not snag its treat be-

fore it is finished flying. The Falconry club also has a dual role of being the Academys main club used for public affairs. They

represent the Academy not only at the football and basketball games but also in parades, air shows and random appearances across the United States. They have performed in front of the President, Air Force

Chief of Staff, and many other influential people.

A falcon swooping around at high speeds is a common

sight at Falcon football games. The sharp eyesight, aerial agility, and courage characteristic ot.falcons is the reason it was chosen to be the mascot by the first

graduating class. Photo by S. Wilson

C2C Steve Norris shows off an

Academy falcon to a curious young fan. The Falconry team reaches thousands of people each year, informing them about USAFA and the only performing mascot in the NCAA. Photo by C. Seaman

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participations, better results, and sharp new uni-

forms have redefined the Air Force Academy Cycling Team in recent years. This improvement has been driven by the desire to

compete and win in the Rocky Mountain Cycling Confer-

Taking on the powerful cycling programs of CU-Boulder and Fort Lewis College has required many thousands of ence.

miles of riding and an extensive training program. The bar has been raised and as a team we are edging closer to what we believe is a respectable cycling team. The summer of 2000

saw

the revival of track racing for

the Air Force Academy Cycling Team.

The team participated

at the 7-11

Velodrome, part of the

series of local

races

Olympic Training Center located in Memorial Park. After start-

phones, but no one cared about that when they could watch

Lance Armstrong in the Olympics on the satellite TV

They never come home from these races without at least person drawing blood, but they're tough. Tough enough, in fact, to place second nationally as a team in the Division II category. To put the icing on the cake, our very own C2C Mary Rudy became the Womenfe Division II National Mountain Biking Champion, and C2C Ben Vickers came in second nationally in Men§ Division II. The cycling team is entering the spring of 2001 with the strongest team in recent memory. They will be consistently entering complete teams in every category and redefining regional perspective on Air Force Academy cycling. one

ing the summer as beginners, the team quickly made a presence. The culminating night was during the Academy's Parents weekend, when Air Force riders took the top places of the Category three races in dominating fashion. After that, it was time for the team to brush aside their road rage and hit the trails for the mountain bik-

ing season. They traveled to Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, and various cities throughout Colorado proving their skill as offroad racers.

Sometimes

they stay in

places with

The

Cycling Team

C1C Brad Ames and C1C Sam

Troge prepare for a race. For these competitors this is a ride in the

park. Photo by M. McCorkle

Number 23 breezes by onlookers as

she catches her opponent. C2C

Mary

Rudy placed

first

Nationals in Womens Division II

Biking.

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The cycling team begins a winning streak C2C Ben Vickers makes

a big splash as he nears the finish. He placed second nationally in Mere Division II Biking. Photo by D. Knoop

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Dr. Joseph Galena directs the cadet chorale in front of the USS Arizona Memorial at

Pearl Harbor. The

chorale is only the second this memorial. Photo

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Cadet Chorale is a unique opportunity

for cadets to represent the Air Force Academy and showcase their singing abilities. To become a member of this elite vocal group, you must have

some

previous music experience

and pass an audition with the director, Dr. Joseph Galema. The members of the chorale have many performances each year, and spend hours every week practicing the challenging music. Ev-

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Aside from performances at the Academy and throughout Colorado Springs, the cadet cho-

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a race.

For these

competitors this is a ride in the park. Photo by M. McCorkle

rale travels around the country to spread their musical talents.

"Chorale provided a wonderful opportunity to get away from USAFA on some great trips'' said

CIC Jeremy McDaniel. "It also provided a refresh-

ing break from the monotony of academics with the afternoon rehearsals and concerts."

This year, the Chorale was invited to perform in Hawaii and Philadelphia. The trip to Hawaii was a favorite among Chorale members as

they were able to explore Hickam AFB as well

the island of Oahu.

"Leaving the winter weather in Colorado Springs to travel to sunny Hawaii in the middle of January was awesome," said CIC Drew Eisenhofer.

The most moving experience of the Hawaii trip was the

opportunity to sing at the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. The chorale was only the second group in history to have this incredible opportunity. The Philadelphia trip was one filled with performances where the members of the chorale again served as ambassadors for the Academy with their joyful music. The repertoire of the cadet chorale includes Broadway favorites from the Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, as well as time-honored folk songs, and traditional patriotic pieces. "The best thing about being a member of the chorale is the opportunity to express our musical talents in a way that is otherwise not readily available in the structured military environment here at USAFA" said CIC Stuart Stanton.

"It is

much-needed break from the stress and worries most cadets have to face."

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degree on the Honor Guard. Perfection is required for a winnning

\n he Cadet Honor Guard completed another

outstanding year serving the Cadet Wing as its ceremonial unit. The Cadet Honor Guard supports the mission of the Cadet Wing by performing ceremonial details such as

daily reveille and retreat, Color Guard, Generals Flags, Distinguished Visitors Cordon, Firing Party and Funeral Pall Bearers. The Cadet Honor Guard is also the Cadet Wing§ Precision Rifle Drill Team, performing demonstrations at air shows across the country and at both Veteran^ Day and Memorial Day ceremonies to honor those who have served before us.

In addi-

tion, the team prepares each year to compete at the collegiate level against other precision rifle drill teams. The road to becoming a member of the Cadet Honor Guard is long and arduous. Cadets must join at the beginning

of their 4-degree year. During this year they are taken through

rigorous training program where they learn aspects such as teamwork and pride as well as the specific skills needed to a

become a member of the team and to the national collegiate level. The

ing the spring semester in places such as Huntington Beach

California and New Orleans Louisiana. The Cadet Honor Guard has an established of excellence and out-

reputation

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awarded the Patch, signifying

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spot on the team and to be

acceptance as a guardsman. In demonstrated the high-

the end, those candidates who have est levels of

self-discipline, perseverance, dedication, and excellence will join the Cadet Honor Guard. The Cadet Honor Guard is a unit dedicated to the ideals of the Air Force Academy and committed to excellence and selfless service. The members of the Cadet Honor Guard take great satisfaction in serving the Cadet Wing as well as being a part of a long tradition full of and above all, honor.

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dedication, teamwork, pride,

The team forms up in preparation for a competition in Huntington Beach, CA. Photo by D. Martinez

Honor Guard is more than just marching

Precision an d PnJ by Fernando Zapata <St Alexander Price Members of honor guard show their skills at a competition. Hours of practice go into each manuever. Photo by D. Marinez

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We make falling look GOOD!

f that.hm Iello there, how are you doig? I am good. I think Chris is full of crap, but I don’t think that anyone will deny. Am I lyig here? probabl not. Oh well. The tea here also sucks. Its not

good with sugar. See thats the problem. In the south they sweeten all tea, but here in the north and the annexes of the yankee states, tea is a drink for social occasions and isnt treated like it shold even

be, like a drink on a hot summr’s day that can keep friends minds off of the bad things in their lives. Its a simple drink for a simpler part of the country. Life is slower down south even in the big cities.

I think its because of the heat and humidity, if you dont slow down, you are going to drown in your own sweat, kind of sick

isn’t it? well, everyone down there thinks it is too.

WE11,

goodbye for now! the firsties are never going to get top off. sucks because we wont either, its one of those unatainable

goals that the uppers dangle in front of us to motivate but just won’t give it to the wing, sucks.f that.hm Iello there, how are you doig? I am good. I think Chris is full of crap, but I don’t think that anyone will deny. Am I lyig here? probabl not. Oh well. The tea here also sucks. Its not even good with sugar. See thats the problem. In the south they sweeten all tea, but here in the north and the annexes of the yankee states, tea is a drink for social occasions and isnt treated like it shold be, like a drink on a hot summr’s day that can

keep

friends minds off of the bad things in their lives. Its a simple drink for a simpler part of the country. Life is slower down south even in the big cities. I think its because of the heat and

humidity, if you dont slow down, you are going to drown in your own sweat, kind of sick isn’t it? well, everyone down there thinks it is too. WE11, goodbye for now! the firsties are never

team members pose for the camera after a successful

jump,

Photo submitted by club

one ot those unatainable g° als that the

sucks.

going to get top off.

sucks because we wont either, its

uppers dangle in front of us to motivate but just won’t give it to the

wing,

After many hours of practice these WOB team members perform a complicated group maneuver. Photo submitted by club

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Large group maneuvers are the most complicated to perform correctly. This 11 man formation shows how adept at jumping cadets can be. Photo submitted by

Jumping at night is often thought to be the highlight of any skydiver’s career. These four are having the time of their lives. Photo submitted by club

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group club

Another pose before a big

show. Bushel and a peck was a

huge crowd pleaser. Photo provided by club.

_he overture is about to start. You cross your fingers and hold your heart. Its curtain time and away we go. Another op'nin' of another show. The feeling of the stage is best feeling that anyone could ever experience. The curtain opens and there you are. You have no idea how many

people are watching you. You do what you practice for months and months and still hope every move

that you make and every line you say is The butterflies never rest in your stomYou stand up there telling the audience a

correct.

ach.

story. It does not necessarily have to be your story but its someone^ story whether made up not. Then before you know it, it§ all over. Then there is the rush of adrenaline that is difor

ferent from now

an after game adrenaline, because have to face the audience. Are they you

going to tell you it was good even if it wasn't? Or are they going to say that it was horrible? You don't care.

You finished the show and have a

smile from ear to ear that in your mind will never die.

You left part of yourself up there on that

stage. That part of you will be there forever. Bluebards is a very original club at the Acad-

emy. It is a different way of expression that many people do not experience in their lifetime. Bluebards gets a group of cadets who have ei-

Ryan Hart ponders opening night. Hart was extremely dedicated to the production by giving up his free time every single day. Photo provided by the club

thei

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md puts them together to

tor has ever directed, let alone one of the largest casts in gen-

of the best presentations of a play that many people here at

Guys and Dolls brought in many different types of people to audition, some of which never imagined that they would be onstage. Guys and Dolls was one of the largest grossing shows in the history of the academy. It is not very often that a small theater group at an engineering school can fill over 400 seats

the Academy enjoyed, but people from all over town read the

at Arnold Hall.

reviews in at least two local newspapers and traveled up to

Overall, this past year was one of the best years that Bluebards has had in a long time.

create a show. The amount of talent that the cadets have is not

known well throughout the wing, but there is a lot. This year, Bluebards surprised many people with the production of The Dining Room in the fall. Not only was this one

Arnold Hall to come see it.

eral.

In the spring, Bluebards decided to go with the extremely

well known musical Guys and Dolls. This musical itself was a

huge success. This is one of the largest casts that a cadet direc

Another show.

And the curtain rise “The Dolls” love to pose on and off stage. This costume was used in several shows.

provided by club

Photo

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Arnold Air Society

Squash

RATEX Academy Concerts

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c hi lb

ucked away deep within the catacombs of the cadet

gymnasium you will find a dedicated group of individuals with grace and athleticism equaled by few and surpassed by none. They play a sport that once dominated the courts of the Academy and the Air Force and was played by the original Mercury Seven astronauts before it was abandoned by most for one with a racket and a larger, softer ball. That sport, of course, would be handball. The team trains hard under the expert eyes of the Academys dean of handball, Coach Bill "El Gato" Scharton and Assistant

Coach Capt Mike "Supple" Rice before the bewildered stares of

onlookers working out above. The team participates in a circuit of tournaments in the local area in

addition to traveling to the National Collegiate Tournament. In local action this year, C1C Chris "Tooth" Moeller won the Colorado

Springs YMCA by defeating C1C Brian "LD" Congdon in an all Academy finals. C1C Dan "Dirty" Cruz won the D bracket at the Great Gorilla tournament in Ft Collins. Here at the cadet gymnasium, the Acadtournament C division

emy hosted its own handball tournament for the first time in years, with C1C Juan "Even Dirtier" Lavareda-Perez advancing to the finals of the B division.

After sweeping like a firestorm through the local circuit, the handball team left for tropical Minneapolis in late February.

Even temperatures dropping be-

low minus 20 degrees couldn't cool off the hot hands of Bergan "Grapefruit" Hugos and John "Jimmy" Page, the top two Academy finishers in the championships.

Hugos

advanced to the round of 16 in the A division after knocking off the #14 player in the nation and Page marched through five grueling matches before falling in the semifi-

nals of Bs.

Also scoring points for the team were Congdon, Moeller, Camden "Yards" Buell and Laveradda-Perez, resulting in an overall team finish of seventh for the men.

Academy

In addition, C1C Abe "Curly" Cuddeback returned from a semester in France to

take home the Challengers bracket title.

Two women made the trip to nationals this

Backboarders have another good year

H ancltba by Brian

Congdon

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year, each earning 40 points for the overall team effort. Vinson and C2C Tracy Kier.

They were C3C Emily "BullDawg"

The future of Academy handball is ensured with

strong recruits such as C2C Erich

"Gunny" Weller and C3C Mark "Cut-Off" Enriques and a strong crop of four-degree talent. Also returning is top player Bergan Hugos, who promises to be a dominating force on the courts next year.

C1C

Abe

“Crackmeister”

Cuddeback unloads a crack-kill shot. Cl C Cuddeback captured the Mere Contender national title at the

2001 National Collegiate handball tournament. Photo by B. Scharton

These cadets stand by and watch work

being performed on this

BMW

Many cadets take their

vehicles to local racetracks to test them against other cars. Photo

submitted by club Cadet cars arrive on the scene of a local Carl’s Jr. Cadets sometimes

drive in caravans to local car shows or fine

dining establishments. Photo by C. Seaman

C1C Joe Vigueria leads a car terrazzo. Car rallies

rally on the

give cadets the opportunity

to show off their rides. Photo

submitted by club

ds eye view of C1C Chris Seamans Firebird TransAm

WS6, as well as his interior and speakers. Most members of the car club

spend a significant amount of time, care and money on

their special vehicle. Photo by C. Seaman

The sound of revving engines from Detroit, USA and the lovely scent of gasoline replace the silent peace and mountain fresh air of the Colo-

rado streets. Cars' steel bodies and iron hearts line up side-by-side and inintimidate the on-lookers, while paused in time by a single red traffic light. The green suddenly shines bright, the accelerator hits the floor, and from a haze of rubbery smoke the horses are let loose to conquer the roads men

built to appease the muscle car beasts. The love of the American automobile is what attracts members of the Academy Car Club to further explore the details of fine machinery and

exchange ideas about improving the performance of their gas guzzling muscle machines. From car rallies on the terrazzo and local supermarkets to car clinics on how to change oil and spark plugs, the car club is an organization that allows members of the Cadet Wing to learn fine mechanical details about their cars and how to maintain their performance for years to come. The club does not discriminate between old or new, or between American auto manufactures. Even the owners of Fords,

unreal as it may sound,

membership into the best club at the academy! The club was started in 1996 to give car-loving cadets an opportunity share their knowledge about automobiles and proudly display the to the local streets the beauty of their wheels. The car club also gives cadets the opportunity to talk to other car enthusiasts above how to alter their rides. are allowed

Some cadets like to discuss ways to make their cars faster, whereas others

prefer to talk about car stereos. Although many cadets talk about these alterations, a vast majority of them are limited by cadet pay. From Camaros to Mustangs, and Novas to Cobras, members of the car club have a unique understanding of what it means to own the keys to freedom and all have an unexplainable appreciation of genuine American automobile engineering. Members often gather at local car shows to observe Detroit beauty and precision and often ride in caravans to display to the streets of Colorado Springs that as long as there exist those individuals that care for and maintain the American engineering symbol of freedom, the American Muscle Car will never die.

The USAFA Car Club cruises

IMIujsc

ooo

by CICJoe Vigueria

As each cadet

prepared his

endeavor.

Additionally, clubs give

cadets a way to get away from the

had to include extracurricular activi-

new

This Sunday after-

rigors of Academy life and do something that they enjoy. These previ-

Without these precious events,

many cadets may not have been accepted. Now here, they do not

change their lifestyles.

Cadets con-

tinue to excel in academics,

physical

fitness, and participating in clubs. Some choose to continue doing

club to join.

fully understand and appreciate the variety of clubs they can take part in for their four years at the Academy. Furthernoon

allows cadets to

more, it

allows them to join up for

several clubs in one day.

The Acad-

the activities they loved in high school

emy truly does a wonderful job and giving a great opportunity for cadets

while others

to broaden themselves and become

Academy has

try new things. The a plethora of clubs; a

better officer candidates.

club (or two) for everyone is a goal of

Cadets strive to broaden them-

The range of clubs

selves in the hope that they will learn

the 34th TRW.

goes from scuba to rugby to the wargamming club. This definately stretches the spectrum of interest for

most, if not all, cadets. Starting early in the four degree year, cadets are exposed to the many clubs USAFA has to offer. The very

first week of school, clubs have the

opportunity to set-up a table in the Arnold Hall ballroom to let the new

four degrees know about their club and convince them to join. In the sea of services dress, one might also see

Ga<ftt

stray three degree wearing some

civilian clothes looking around for a

ties.

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packet for enrollment at USAFA, they

Xl/t

new

skills.

Clubs help them in this

ous

pages showed most of the clubs

at the Academy. All are a great assett to the

Academy and welcomed by

cadets.

Despite all of the great de-

mands, cadets will continue to par-

ticipate in clubs.

Oidet tor a dap Who is Jimmy Bui?

Guercbancjiiig AFT/PFT officer run

Surgerp PQ Qualifed?

sometimes a

party is not a party

when one special guest can’t come

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story by

Leisurely strolling on the

Ciz %sue

Iterrazzo, these two sport their

'new running

p il

suits, until they

were later

[prohibited by

the 34TRG/CC. Photo by T. Becker

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With the graduation of the firstclass

cadets, the new cadet officers assume the role of leading.

They start early, with a

cadet leadership program, CLEP Its here that all cadet leaders, from team summer

A quiet stroll on the terrazzo. This cadet savors the moment of a

running suit.

captains to the wing commanders, go to bat for their cadet wing. They always fight for the same things, like "Operation 2ndLT" or

"Top Off", but each year they throw in "smaller" items that appear to have a better chance of being accepted as

policy by the "higher ups". As the cadet wing all moves back into their academic year

squadrons,

there is a lot of talk about what new

changes

came out CLEP

Academic year 2000-2001

brought

many changes, both to day-to-day military activities and to personal freedom. With

regard to personal freedom, the biggest proposal was a legitimate plan for Operation 2ndLT. With this new program, firsties

would be allowed to live off base. would gain more

responsibility,

They they

would have a greater amount of freedom. But in order to earn this privilege, they had to

prove they could meet all the standards: tests were given and were not, percentile

wise, fully met.

Unfortunately, 2001 did not receive this privilege but maybe 2002 will look at it again this summer? There were also what may appear to be small changes but that had a big effect. Two Degrees were granted two

degree tuesdays where they could leave and be firstie for a night, not returning until taps. Cell phones for three degrees were also a big

plus. Many members of 2002 expressed a need for cell phones in their three degree year: cell phones were relatively inexpensive, convenient, had good rates, and it was a great way to contact family and friends. Even running suits were once again allowed in Mitchell Hall for dinner, for a while at

least....

Along the lines of military decorum there were also a few changes that had a

significant impact on the wing. Within every squadron you'll find cadets pointing fingers at "they, them, the higher ups" and placing

blame. There was an overall consensus that cadets were not being given the opportunity to truly lead, that

they were in fact being

micromanaged and kept from development. For example, the cadet run AFT and PFT

became officer run. At first, this was

frustrating because it did not seem as though AH had any faith in a cadets ability to

administer these tests, and more importantly their honor and integrity. AH listened and

explained that it was to level standards and expectations, as well as to reward those cadets that were exempt for a semester, by not requiring them to administer it. It was a change, but it worked. On the flip side "they" listened and gave more leeway to cadet leadership, allowing the first class to lead by example and delegate to their NCOs. Positions throughout the chain were shifting. For example, training was no longer a training staff job alone: flight commanders would find out from their elements what needed to be done, for all classes, not just four degrees, and the

training plans would be made accordingly. Along the same lines, squadron commanders would not tell their staff members what goals to set, rather (s)he would entrust them to do what they felt was best for their people. Firsties were called upon to truly lead and meet standards.

They, for the first time in a

long time, could also be restricted if on probation. Each and every year, the upper

classman see the changes and say how hard it was when they were four degrees.

actuality, its no harder this year than it was last year or than it will be 20 years from now, it§ just different. Itfe the changes themselves that make each year a challenge. 5Mlnt maq

TeKsno

The fir:

beads of

sweat hit your

forehead. Then the seemingly

uncomfortableness of that wonderful

parade uniform hits you. The crowd around

you becomes

overwhelming as

though you

were

claustropho-

Even the "higher ups" in the cadet wing can

be humbled by falling on their face in

front of the entire crowd. Passing out cold is not an uncommon event.

You can hear your breathing now. Without

knowing it, you march from the terrazzo, down the bring me men ramp, across the parking lot, down the parade ramp, onto the parade fieald. As the marching continues, you -

can

feel the heat. The temperature outside this

polyester sauna is only 85 degrees... but inside it is an oven. You try to focus, keep in step but things are becoming distant. The scenery is fading and fast... then WAM! you are on the ground. Passed out cold. Passing out is not allowed however it seems that no matter what the big dogs seem to think cadets at every parade drop like flies. Cadets have been forced to eat a mandatory breakfast, to soak their gloves in up water, or to drink enough water to fill a bathtub. It just seems to come with the territory...cadets will pass out. All of these -

fixs seem useless, it is uncontrollable. Cadets look forward to parades no more than your little brother looks forward to going into the dark downstairs.

A parade

If Onlij Operation Hudi'^tion to cadets is like a recession to Wall Street.

There just isn't any good that can seem to come of them. Cadets can always be the whole week before a parade doing their rain and snow dances and on their knees praying that mother nature takes

seen

bringing sleep in instead of stepping off.

over

bout five to six times a year though, the cadet wing forms up and puts on a From acceptance to graduation, the Jabara to the awards parade, you get a pretty similar That§ right, you have a pretty safe bet, no matter which parade your coming to see, that one or two or ten cadets will

show for a couple hundred fans. dance.

roll their eyes back and slam into the ground.

Flowever, parades take root in ancient days and Yet, cadets have taken this terminlogy

tion.

their own traditions. tion

The flying wedge

to be the most

in-

popular. Wacking Me Men has also become widely Bring ramp underwear from heart shaped bottoms to see-through white parade pants present an easy -

seems

these parades are steeped in military tradiknown as parades and instituted some of ward for acceptance and outward for

gradua-

the tar out of the stop sign at the base of the

practiced.

Some cadets show off their

underwear that seems invisible

fancy

the nearly

opportunity get people in on their Victorias

secret.

An ambulance is

strategically placed for

any "sick" cadets. There are always a handful needing assistance a

during

long parade.

This cadet relies on the support of

EMT's working the parade. EMT's are always busy during long parades.

As long as parades continue at the Academy, so

will cadets passing out at them. Cadets will

have to accept passing out like they accept

parades fort. or

both with a great deal of discom-

The new M-14s don't help the situation Instead of lighten-

cadets out much either.

ing the loads on cadets' bodies and minds, several pounds have been added to their weapons. Parade caps seem to fit tighter on heads every year. The pressure seems to be

adding up to more than many cadets can handle. seem

Crowd noise, however, does not

to be much of a factor on cadets' abili-

ties to stay awake.

It seems as if there is less

attendance at parades every time the cadet wing walks onto Stillman Field.

wqs lit

In fact, the lack of

effect crowd noise may actually be more of a factor.

the stands were packed it might be incentive

and a strong deterrent to remain on their feet. Whatever the causes and factors, it seems to be

pretty rampant cadet disease. A parade in spring, in parade polyester uniform, with a

hundreds of others standing beside you

well

This cadet finds himself needing to take a

there just aren't too many options other than

knee during the Organizational Awards

passing out!

Parade.

Long parades are torture.

by Eii Ratbke

ng awaited battle came to a graceful conclusion on the 2 nd of August 2001. Cadets with not so perfect eyes can now pursue routes

ophthalmology's world inherent dislike of glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists' first

to improve their vision with surgery. The Class

research started in the world of radial

of 2001

keratotomy, which is better known as RK. RK is a procedure where the cornea (outer lens of the eye) is cut around four to eight times with a scalpel in a pattern similar to the spokes of a bicycle wheel. This flattens the cornea and thus improved nearsightedness. The problems

was

the first class that was offered

this new surgery.

The leaps and bounds that

PRK

medical technology has taken over the last

leads

studies to test effects of the eye surgery on

decade led the Air Force to conduct several

aircrew members.

the

Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, was the first eye surgery accepted to correct vision

Way to

with this surgery

are

that often times

farsighted problems would arise as the cornea

for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training

flattened and the surgery called for cuts that

(SUPT) candidates. Another procedure, Laser

were

Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis, also known as

weak and extremely vulnerable should the

LASIK, is also being evaluated for correcting

be hit.

vision in order to obtain a SUPT waiver. PRK and LASIK

are

known as corneal

refractive surgeries and are currently the only two corneal refractive

surgeries that can be

used for a waiver into SUPT. The beginnings 186 mini ma<j

of these types of surgery sprung from the

nearly 90% deep making the cornea

The

eye

shortcomings in RK led the ophthalmologists to pursue PRK. PRK also flattens the cornea to improve vision but does so in an extremely different way with much less risk. PRK replaces the scalpel with the

to nine millimeters in diameter on the surface

reporting to Formal Training Unit (FTU). LASIK, already accepted

of the eye. The cornea is usually flattened the

for non-flyers, will also hopefully

three human hairs,

have a similar policy in the near

therefore retaining the strength of the eye and

future as the Air force gains better

improving vision at the same time. In addition to being safer, the fine precision of the excimer laser allows for corrections in nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism as well.

understanding of the effects of the

excimer laser.

thickness of

This laser targets an area five

one

surgery. The effects of this change in

policy have been monumental in

LASIK, on the other hand, leaves the

cadets' lives.

some

Soon after

epithelium (outer covering of the cornea) in

coming

place and intact. A microkeratome machine is used to create a flap in the eye. The flap is then pealed back by the doctor and using the

that because his eyes had gotten

excimer laser, the inside of the

cornea

flap is then replaced and the eye using its natural sucking characteristics keeps the flap in place. Since the epithelium has been left intact in this procedure patients report greater comfort levels modified similar to PRK.

Academy, C2C Leonardo "Leo" Fajardo found out

The

post surgery. The more important question to address

though is where does the Air Force stand on these surgeries. PRK is the only accepted corneal refractive surgery for flyers by the Air

uncorrected.

The candidate

must have waited at least one year

before starting the flying portion of SUPT.

The candidate cannot

the

increasingly worse and he was no longer qualified to fulfill his dream of flying jets. Coming along with the new PRK policy, came a new fuel to C2C Fajardo§ dream. After studying and researching the procedure to ensure that the risks

complain of any complications as a glare, halo, diplopia, haze, or difficulty with night such

vision. The Air Force allows up to

100 student pilots per year to have had PRK. This translates to the Air Force Academy that they can have

Changing the Focus Power

than ten

no nwc

percent of its

than ]OJ can have ifx V%K done were

qualified pilot candidates with a PRK waiver sent to SUPT.

The waiver process for PRK

students can begin as soon as three months after surgery.

Force.

The SUPT candidate with PRK must

show that the eye has retained its shape with two check ups at least six months apart after

visual surgery. The candidate must show that its corrected acuity has been attained whether

appointments

All follow must

thoroughly documented and sent to Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The only other time when the student must be

rechecked

between

completion of SUPT and the

minimal, Fajardo decided to

pursue the surgery. In February of

2001, Cadet Fajardo had the surgery.

After just eight minutes

spent correcting each eye, Fajardo could see again.

three

He said the first

days unbelievably but after that painful everything just kept getting better. He said were

that in four months, he went from

being 20/200 and blind as bat, to

eyesight that had totally been rebuilt and he was now able to see

20/15, better than the Air Force standard for pilots of 20/20. Since

then, Fajardo's eyes have been

and

stable for quite some time now and

indebted to the PRK procedure and

he has kept his 20/15 vision and

those that made it possible.

should keep it until he is old. His

checkups have all been and

has

positive

expressed

total

satisfaction with PRK.

opportunities that the procedure opened up for me had "The

been

thrown

admits to

being

forever

C2C Fajardo is just one of the many benefactors of the new PRK policy. Medical technology is

proving to be one of the many facets of technology improving the With the advances in

Air Force.

with away yesterdayfe paper" said Fajardo.

the medical field, the Air Force is

Fajardo had completely given up on a flying career and said that the change in policy "finally gave meaning to what I was doing here' Fajardo now has plans to enter pilot training following graduation

otherwise able bodies into the

able

put

and

cockpit and into combat. As has always been characteristic of the Air Force, the quality of Airmen has been unmatched by any other service or career field. The gift of an opportunity such as PRK does nothing but increase the quality of our pilots.

Classification

Per AFMOA:

all waivered

PRK Waiver

Candidate

“This

finally gave meaning to what I was doing here at the Academy” -

Leonard Fajardo

Becoming a pilot was one of the wishes of this aspiring youngster. He later got the chance to go into the cockpit and see how it feels to soar thoughout Colorado. Photo

submitted by club

cadet for a day

General Welsh spends some quality time the new cadet Bui. Welsh was a strong

supporter of the program. Photo submitted

by club

“Cadet” Bui was escorted by several

cadets throughout the day. Being on the terrazzo with all the action was very exciting

for him. Photo submitted by club j

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Dreams

they can often consume a childk life.

Their imagination is so strong

fostered by the images

that surround them. We all wish for a childs dreams to be fulfilled as they enter adulthood. For some, this

may

never

happen for the path that God has chosen

for them is very different. Their life, their dreams have

been limited

not by their imagination but their physi-

cal or mental abilities. Those that attend the U.S. Air Force Academy have

started to live their dream. They have no limits. A life that these priveleged individuals often take for granted. Until they embrace a new idea. Until

they

meet someone like Jimmy.

Jimmy Bui has a severe heart disease and has been given little time left to live.

Despite his

illness and his odds, he is still a child. A child with dreams and a passion. His passion lies with aviation. So what better place for him to see his dreams but the Air Force

Academy. That is where

the “Cadet for a Day” program enters Jimmy§ life. The “Cadet for a

Day” program was designed after the “Pilot for a Day” program that was

initiated at Randolph AFB.

Lt Col Bob Nissen, commander of the 557 th Flying Training

Squadron.

began the process of getting the

soaring squadron.

Then, mem-

tribute to Jimmy.

To round out

running at the Acad-

bers of the Wings of Blue jump

the day, CS-4 threw a squadron

emy. So in coordination with the

team landed within 50 feet and

barbeque and presented Jimmy

Make-a-Wish Foundation, Jimmy

handed him his own set of jump

with his

wings.

signifying his acceptance into

program

Bui

was

chosen as the first re-

cipient of the “Cadet for a Day”

He then headed up to the

cadet area to meet the cadets of

program.

own

prop and

wings,

the Cadet Wing. Next year the “Cadet for

The “Cadet for a Day” pro-

squadron four known as “The

Day” program will

brand new program

Fighting Fourth”. Squadron four

with approximately one child ev-

designed specifically to allow

had been chosen to sponsor

ery month and a half. C2C Chris

cadets to share their lives with

Jimmy for the afternoon of his

Robinson

physically disadvantaged chil-

visit.

dren. The program is sponsored

squadron

completely by the Cadet Wing.

marched

Over $3600 was donated by ca-

Mitchell

dets in January 2001 to get the

noon

meal forma-

tion.

Then, he was

gram is

program

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Tailgates, carrier landings, sponsor base trips... these are all things brought to you by MWR, Morale Welfare and Recreation. This year, MWR took on some added responsibilities when it zhanged its name to Services. Not much changed but the name in an attempt to model the jobs this 3r

Services still takes care of the fun, but with a more

year after the current regular Air Force jobs. professional name.

Some of the most memorable things that Services took care of this year were the sponsor base Whether you went to Mildenhall England, Patrick AFB Florida, or even Minot North Dakota, they were all a lot of fun. Hey, Minot has at least two bars. The trips gave all of us a chance to see ivhat a real Air Force Base functions like (besides Peterson AFB that is), and offered those who passed :he Altitude Chamber, a chance to take an incentive ride on an F-16 or F-15. This was probably the most memorable even if you did puke after the first couple of maneuvers. Something else that was new this year was the post-game tailgate. Not since the brownshoe days has alcohol been offered after a football game tailgate. This year, Services worked hard with the Cadet Entertainment Board to have an after-game tailgate for cadets with alcohol to celebrate our football teams victory (or defeat, it didn't matter when there was beer). It was pulled off with no problems, promising more tailgates in the future. Whether putting on a Thursday night carrier landing party (Eagle 8§ was a memorable one when the SDO walked into a dark hallway with music blaring and strobes flashing), or trying to see how many freshman really will fit into a bathroom stall, Services strives to keep the cadet wing from going insane from boredom and they do a This cadet good job doing it.

trips.

C4C’s Bauer-

Matthews, and Keety, York provide a

distraction

for an ambush

force.

Spirit

missions must

well

planned and executed. Photo Wilson

braces himself

for the toss.

Midget tossing is

one

of the

bizarre

MWR traditions

CJSAFA. Photo

by J. Cromar

C3C Thomas Faust takes the

plunge during a Carrier Landing MWR event. This is a

relatively new tradition since

the introduction of tile floors in

Vandenburg Hall. Photo by

S. Wilson

C3C Richard New squints to

keep the barbecue sauce out of his eyes. Nuking cadets for various

occasions

such

birthdays, first snowfall, and interservice weeks has long been a popular way of having a little fun. Photo by R. Rouse

C1C Josh Doty and C1C Aaron Rosier ambush wing staff during noon

meal formation.

Noon

meal

spirit

missions

often

center around wing staff. Photo

by S. Wilson

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Four

degrees brick over the room during

door of a firstie hundreds night.

On the 100th

night until graduation, firsties traditionally go out and celebrate while the four degrees create interesting Surprises’ for them. Photo by C. Jayme.

Graduation is the end goal for cadets at the Academy.

Once second semester hits, the

Firsties start counting down the days. count the last M-l,

They

T-l, PFT, and other days

that they will never partake in again at the

They eventually get to one hundred days until graduation or Hundreds Night.

This

is an important mark for the Firsties because it

marks being done with almost half of their final

year at USAFA. The night begins with a Dining-In at Mitchell Hall. The class eats together and has

speakers. Following this event, the Firsties head out for a night of partying. Some go to Haps and others head off base to partake in some drinking. For the next several hours, beer and fun will flow freely but so will the some

money.

No worries.

Coinciding with the partying is the fourdegrees "decorating" the Firstie rooms in their squadron. There are many themes to these rooms.

Some contain the more traditional

decorations of balloons and confetti only in tremendous quantities.

The four-degrees goal is

to get the Firsties back for the year with some

good-humored decorations. Decorations include but are definitely not limited to magazines, fish, cement, bricks, sand,

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balloons, string, chairs, and other interesting combinations of garnish.

Along with these

mostly normal things are some out of the

ordinary doings. The more inventive fourdegrees have devised several interesting pranks. Every piece of furniture in a Firstie*; room was disassembled and reassembled in Denver, Mile High to be exact. Others have had their alcoves plastered shut in an attempt to puzzle the drunken Firsties. Other classics include putting Terrazzo block all along the floor, "painting" the walls with camo, decorating the walls with magazines, and placing chairs in every inch of the room. Hundreds night is one night where the Firsties party, maybe a little too hard, and the four-degrees have fun and a little too over-zealously decorate the Firsties rooms. Everyone has a good laugh at the Firsties and when they awaken the next afternoon, or evening, they have a good chuckle too. Now, four-degrees, clean up this mess! Ha! With rank behind them, the Firsties always have the last laugh.

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C1C

Seaman, and Stephen Wilson enjoy 100s

decorum aside

night festivities. The only sad part about graduation is leaving great friends behind. Photo by R Godinez

seem

to fit wh

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Basic Freedoms

Most people would agree that a "life" without quick and easy access to TV radio, phone, car, fast food, or even cool clothes, is hardly a "life" at all. But most USAFA cadets would agree that a

fourthclassman here learns to appreciate the small things in life (however small they may be), and be

grateful for what "life" they do have... Practically every four-degree here would laugh and nod in total agreement of the idea that "hey, any place is better than being stuck here!" as C4C Dani Schnitker pointed out. And that general sentiment is pretty clear, given their usual weekend activities: C4C Chris Ibsen hits up 'dance clubs in Denver, movies in Tinsel town, parties at CU Boulder, and food anywhere you can get it that doesn't taste like Mitchs!" He and C4C Jalen Whitener, both residents of Colorado, say it§ great to "be able to sleep in your bed and get a home-cooked meal"—and doubtless, their classmates look forward to a party

own

at their house!

As for the rest of the

population, a good

sponsor pass is the way to go, chillin' at their home away from home. Then there are those outdoors types, like C4C Ben Allis, who sets out on adventure hikes to the Peak or C4C Shannon Mercer

grabs

a nap between

classes.

anywhere else that pre-

sents an "exhilarating challenge."

And of course, any four-degree you asked around campus could tell you that sleep is the

Fourthclass

best part about free-time, and they crash every

cadets

chance they get—whether it§ in their closets, in

are

happy to get every minute

of extra sleep. Photo

by Kopecky

the library, in class, or in an actual bed somewhere

off-campus. So, what do four-degrees do for fun? What

four-degree "life" all about? Well, it may not like much, but it§ all they've got....

seem

G4C

Higgins and C4C Thomas as they

concentrate and listen

wait for the next

question.

Knowledge bowls happen at least once a week. Photo by J. Cromar

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Fourthclass cadets from CS-04 make their way to

briefing.

When there is snow on the strips,

they don’t have to run--it’s every four degrees dream! Photo

Polaris staff

C4C Byron Hall signs out for a weekend away from the Hill.

Fourthclass cadets can only sign out on the weekends and must wear

their service dress. Photo

by S. Ritchie

C1C Givey Kochanowski shakes hand with the Pr jsident during a

TDY to Washi lgton, DC for

Veterans’

Da y.

TDY

assignements oft n gave cadets the opportunity o meet many interesting and inf uential people.

C3C Brandon Levalley, C3C Randy Kinsey, C2C Eric Sobecki, and C3C

Ryan Riley

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never-ending amount of stress placed daily upon cadets, trips seem Sure, Arnold Hall and Haps Place can offer a nice short-term alternative to the grueling schedule but sometimes you just want to take a trip and keep your mind off the Academy. "There are weekends that all you can think about is putting as many miles between yourself and the Academy? said C1C Nate Owen. Some trips are organized by squadrons to places such as their sponsor base to learn about the Air Force while still spending time at some place other than the Academy. CS-27 went to McChord Air Force Base in Seattle to learn some things about the flying world and to do a little partying. Other squadron trips, often for MWR, include camping, skiing, and other places that can be done nearby. One problem that occurs for trips is the 150 mile limit from the Academy. Fortunately for cadets, the skiing areas are just inside of that radius to where it is not a problem, adets circumvent this rule by joining clubs where trips are often very far away. ustin Kuether, the SCUBA club takes out-of-state trips to dive in places like New Mexico. During longer breaks like spring break, the SCUBA club goes on trips to exotic places such as Hawaii and Fiji. Drum and Bugle Corps is another cadet club where a lot of far away trips are taken to places such as Las Vegas, Mardi Gras, Disney World, and Due to the overwhelming,

to be the most popular way of getting away from it all.

other parts of the east coast. For Thanksgiving and Christmas leave, the

majority of cadets go home to spend time with family during the holidays. However, spring

Dan

Dean learns about the real AF

by trying

explosives protection suit.

Cadets

from

CS-05

learned about various

AFSCs

break and summer leave are altogether a different

C1C

Charleston

story.

AFB. Photo by

"I wanted to go to Cancun because it is a warm paradise and there are a lot of hot girls?

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said C1C Mike Kirkner.

Many cadets go to Florida, Hawaii and other places where there are beaches and resorts to enjoy. Some cadets take trips to Europe to see countries from Great Britain to Germany. "It was amazing? said C1C Lisa Jorgenson when asked to describe her trip this summer to Europe. Wherever the trips take cadets, they are definitel

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CICs Rob Marshall, Makia Epie and Andrew Vrabec in Nassau,

Bahamas while on a cruize with 25 other firsties. All inclusive vacations with sun, water,

drinks and lots of fun such as a cruise is the best way to enjoy

the break. Photo provided by R.

Marshall

Camels

were

the mode of

transportation for CICs Liz Weber and Matt Ziemann for their stroll down the beach in

Tunis, Tunisia while on the French

Immersion.

Some

cadets could not afford such exotic trips. Photo provided by

M. Ziemann

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spring

T. Becker

recognized class was allowed to leave the relative safety and social vacuum of the Academy and venture out into civilized society for nine days. Few were prepared for the horrors that they would encounter. "Man, I was really pumped about spring break'' mused C4C Kaylob Stumbaugh. "I thought to myself, 'I'm going home and I'll finally be able to catch up on my sleep' But without the comforting sound of taps every night, I couldn't sleep! It wasn't until day five that I finally got the idea to get my little sister to play taps on her trumpet so I

C2C

could get some rest."

Tami

Becker points

Cadet Stumbaugh wasn't the only cadet experienced major difficulties over spring break. C4C Beau Blanc also experienced trials and tribulations that he had been inadequately prepared for during his doolie year. "I'm so ashamed to admit this, but I got home from Spring Break that first day and my friends called me up and we

out

who

went out to dinner at the local Pizzeria.

treasure

found

while

snorkeling in the waters of St. Maarten.

Snorkeling and

scuba

diving are a few

It wasn't

the

watersports

until I was almost finished with my meal that I

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enjoy

realized the error of my ways: I hadn't put down

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the Pizzeria on my leave locator! If there had been

s[W>q break

a nuclear emergency I couldn't be recalled and I had therefore jeopardized the safety of the nation!

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I fear I'm going to have to self-report myself for

honor." "I was so excited to be going to Cancun for

Spring Break.

I'd been working on my game for two whole months straight and I thought that I was

ladys man down there in Mexico" recalls C4C Tucker. "Unfortunately, when I got I kept on getting these weird looks and nasty comments from those whom I was trying to hook up with. It was then that a buddy of mine informed me that not everyone I was trying to hook up with was a lady! It'd been so long that I'd actually talked to a girl that I'd forgotten how to identify them. I should have never left the Academy!" These tails of woe are only a handful of the horrors faced by the class of 2004. Hopefully next time they'll be adequately prepared for the outside world. going

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At the top of the cadet chapel are 17 tall points. Some say these points represent the 12 apostles of Jesus and 5 members of the chief of staff. Which sounds pretty odd, placing the

Apostles with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. But, it is not so odd when you think about the academy. In fact it is a good representation of the majority of cadets who came here to fight for their country and their God.

Every day cadets strive to do their best, make the grades, win the games, and jump out Some decide to begin these days with daily devotions at 0620 church or end their days with a spire group. Within the walls beneath the 17 points, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Orthodox and many more places of worship are continually in use. Between church, spire groups, choirs, and praise rallys it is rare to uaaL^lark and empty. There are so many things to do and get involved in one§ faith of more "perfectly good planes" among many other things.

life. Retreats also allow cadets to get away and There are also

talk about their faith with others.

many opportunities for cadets to start their own new programs. C3C Brian Taylor has already

begun planning a small retreat team that will go out to churches in the Colorado Springs area and put on two-day retreats. "We're trying to reach out to the community and get more involved with their youth, hopefully making a difference in their life so that they

This three

degree and four degree hold hands in

may love Jesus Christ more and be more involved within their parish" said C3C Taylor.

prayer. A

symbol of unity in

It is no wonder that the cadet chapel is one

prayer is

of the symbolic representations of the Academy

holding hands. Photo by J.

whole. It is a part of many cadets lives, and cadets continue to mold themselves into the

as a as

men

and women of todayfe Air Force, their spiri-

tual lives are also continually developed. So, next time you walk by the chapel look at the points

and think of what you are willing to fight for.

These spiritual seekers find new ways to enrich their lives. Often games can demonstrate

tne

connechihi

have with each other and God. Photo

by J. Anlada

C1C Sosa, leader of the Catholic Parish Council, leads cadets in their spiritual studies. The Parish Council worked all year long to spread fellowship to cadets in the Wing. Photo by J. Anlada

Slow to speak, unargueably the most popular and most watched cadet band,

played often at praise rallys. Many cadets looked forward to praise rallys to join together spiritually in song and prayers. Photo by T. Becker

C3C Dick New trains C4C Brett Baker during morning minutes. Three degrees are the primary trainers in the squadron and are

responsible for the four degrees. Photo by R. Rouse

C3C Hanson looks up from his

homework. Many three degrees

attempted to accomplish some work while at CQ but it was

usually a fruitless endeavor. Photo by Polaris staff

1 C3C Krystal Shamblin looks

enviously at her squadronmate signing out. CQ duties often kept the three degrees confined to a desk instead of out on the town. Photo by Polaris staff

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CQ, these two hallowed letters reverently dictate what you ought to do, what you can do, and what you will do. This year was 2003§ experience with the long running and much dreaded Cadet in Charge of Quarters duty. It became as much a part of their life as homework, as they were required an average of four to six hours a week. Most of them found out that they could combine homework with CQ and actually get a lot done, in between answering phones, running errands,

to sit

chatting with passers-by...well, never mind; maybe not much gets done. Another aspect to the three-degree year is training four degrees. This part of life enables many to establish their leadership style that they would carry them into the operational Air Force. Quite a few "sophomores" found that it was a lot more work than they had planned: room gradings, knowledge sign-offs, and those all-to-common mandatory training sessions ate up a lot of time. However, with the greater responsibilities of three degree year come greater privileges. This year included some new three degree privileges past classes didn't get to enjoy. More money was the favorite! Since laundry is no longer mandatory three degrees saw an extra $20 in their paycheck, (which goes a long way at IHOP). Now three degrees don't have to hide behind curtains to use cell phones; we can use them in the hallways just like the upper two classes. More passes were also much appreciated, though the traditional challenge of finding a car persists as always! The second year summer also brought something new, a "modified" CST. For the first time ever, three degrees weren't subjected to the rigors of evasion in Saylor Park, instead, they spent two days wandering around Jack§ Valley due to the fact that Saylor Park was actually on fire at the time. The CST cadre should have just made them

evade in fire, you never know when your downed

jet might spark a blaze as big as the one in 2000. As you can see, between being instructors,

trainers, CQ-sitters, cell-phone flaunters, academic slaves and money mongers...three degree year gives a whole new meaning to the term

"supersmack."

Decf/re a Tfo/re This

three

degree finds a quiet corner to

make

call.

phone

This year, for the first time, third

class

cadets

were

allowed

have cellular

phones. Photo By Polaris staff

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like our snow-delays frequent, our noon-meal formations infrequent, our M-5s us more than when we short, power naps long, and our weight room empty. Nothing aggravates into PC gear, walk all the way down to the gym, enter the cadet weight room, find the time to At USAFA,

our

change

and have to wait for half an hour to use any machine. "Between 1500 and 1800 (the hours most cadets have "free" to work out) the crowd is so large that its nearly impossible to find a place to stand let alone lift weights'' said C1C Marcus Cunningham.

Everyone hates a crowded weight room, but most of us are shamefully guilty of contributing to the cycles that aggravate steady weight lifters. There is the infamous pre-spring break rush to the weight room. There is the more subtle "full Monday, empty Friday" cycle that Mr. Universe candidate C1C Ryan Montanez discovered. There is the pre-Saturday night date crowd. And there are cycles among individual machines as well. For instance, does anyone use the

first row of weights? On a typical afternoon, you

might have to wait 30 minutes to use a bench press, but you could always walk right up to the first row

and clean and jerk yourself to exhaustion.

Of course, there are

always alternatives to frequent the weight

pumping iron. Cadets who

room, like egomaniac C4C Rob Johnson, often run

the Academy^ trails on their off days from lifting. Female cadets often use the aerobics classes to help slim down. And everyone is guilty of occasionally

training a four degree just to get a little extra exercise.

On the whole, cadets are happy with their

weight room. They like to pretend the hard rock music serves as a soundtrack to their athletic en-

deavors. Workout-aholics C3C Chelsea BacaFiodroff and C3C Ryan Riley love to watch the "little guys go in there and flex their muscles for themselves in front of the mirrors." Voyeur C1C Marcus Cunningham loves it when female users "wear the tightest skimpiest clothes they own."

Sure, the cadet weight room may look like a

prison yard, according to rock legend C1C Jimmy Page, but we all need someplace to bulk up before we hit thli beach this summpr

running around the intramur fields.

Aerobic

fitness

important factor in keeping fit f cadets. Photo by J. Campbell

208 m 4

These cadets work together to

complete the repetition. Working a partner helps keeps

out with

many cadets motivated. Photo

by J. Campbell

C1C

Harry P tlts is having a tough time :fhanneling the t last rep. strength for that Determinatic n

key

component c f weight lifting, Photo by J. G mpbell n

Aupke concentrates as she pushes Cable machines are an integral >art of the cadet gym. Photo by J. Campbell 21C Jen

lown the bar.

The life of a two degree: no more CQ, having a car,

big loan, ring dance and one year closer to graduation. These are just some of the reasons that make the two-degree year one of the most enjoyable at the Academy. The year begins with the class commitment dinner. The two degrees take the Oath of Allegiance and incur a minimum commitment of five years. The night ends when they receive one gold "butter bar", the other one of which they will get at graduation. cadets Academically, finally get to start havsome fun in classes, as ing they begin takclasses. Instead of studying ing major§ "boring" core, they study material that interests them and helps prepare them for a a

C2C

Chad

Richards searches for his

name

the butter bar board

commitment

future career.

dinner.

For

many

two

"I love my majors classes. They're so much more interesting and useful to me

degrees, reality begins

than Aero or Civil Engineering'' says C2C

Tenenbaum.

to set in that

night. Photo by Campbell.

Perhaps the most significant change for two degrees is assuming the NCO role in the cadet wing.

They are making the

transition from follower to leader.

With

this increase in rank comes an increase in

responsibility. areas

NCOs are instrumental in

such as accountability,

maintaining

standards, and developing training plans. A cadet§ social life also increases dramatically during their third year at the USAFA. are

given a chance to own and maintain a car at the Academy.

They

If they can't afford one, it is

easier to borrow one from a friend than it was as a three-degree. An increase in the number of

passes they are allowed also give two-degrees more freedom. "I love my Jeep. Anytime I wanna go to Boulder or Denver, I just go.

No more begging

upper classmen" says C2C Dave Kirkendall. As the year comes to a close, they celebrate at Ring Dance.

This marks the end of twoand the of one closer to degree year accomplishment getting year graduation and commission.

B(| Robert

and New Freedoms

s McCusker and Freedman 3ver their CJSAA

paperwork

^si^nin^^Puttir^oneself^ !0K in debt is not a decision made lightly. Photo by J.

C2C Joseph Elam follows along with

the

program

commitment

during

dinner.

Two

degrees incur a commitment as soon as they go to their first class in August. Photo by J. Campbell

C2C Timothy Scariano borrows a wall to fill out his US A A

paperwork during bankers weekend.

Two degrees received their loans almost a month

earlier than usual

so that they would have the money for spring break. Photo by J. Campbell

The road to freedom is equated to about seven miles to the south gate of the Academy and three to the north cars

gate.

It is for this reason that cadet

have become the

means

to this freedom.

Immortalized by the £ars, cars, cars said the three

degrees" part of the OT King Cole Jodie, this privilege has become more than a desire by the underclassmen, it has become a lifestyle for the upperclassmen. Everything from horsepower and

Christopher

and stereo systems, cadet's represent more than just a way to

rims

Seaman's

torque

Trans

automobiles

sports

new

leave the Academy behind for a couple of hours

racing stripes.

of freedom, they represent a release in their own

Some cadets

little way. Some prefer the raw power that American manufacturing gives, while others go for

invest a little

time

and money on their

the agility and finesse that foreign cars provide.

Just by perusing the cadet parking lots, it can

vehicles. Photo

be seen

by C.

cars.

Seaman

the money, time, and care that is put into

Vettes, Cameros, Firebirds, 3000GTs, and

other such

cac

adorn the paved homes of the possession. Many enjoy the large loans that they receive, and in turn give | for giving up their college years" by using that loan to buy a fast, beautiful Others take a more sensible route, investing their money and saving for a

Inear future.

cars

These notorious "Lieutenant cars" have met some

adversity with

land impoundment. Despite all changes and new rules in the cadet system, the cadets love tor tneir cars coupled with their desire for freedom make their relationships with their "rides" a lasting and special one. According to a recent pole by Maxim magazine, 45% of Americans said that their cars were the most important things in their lives. Only 6% said that it was their children.

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here is no life

Getting up close and personal

C1C Aaron Martfi makes plans

with C1C Scofields sub and

speaker system. This was C1C

backside

view

his cell while < leaning his car

ip base jiLM

bcotields second car while at the

car

Academy. Photo by J. Scofield.

hill. Photo by C.

cadets are si anded on the jeaman

C1C

Jonathan Scofields intricate stereo

system on his 3000 GT.

Quite

few cadets invested

significant dollars in their car stereo systems. Photo by J. Scofield.

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Sponsors are a home away from home for most cadets during their stay here at the Academy. The relationship between a sponsor family and their cadet(s) often begins on doolie day out at the end of first basic cadet training. During the four degree year many sponsor homes serve as that quiet place to go and relax once in a while. It also offers many resources to fourthclassmen, who are now earning back their former rights as privileges one

by one. Each

As time goes by these families get closer and closer to their cadets until finally they feel as

year

Extracurricular

though their cadets are one of their own, some-

activities

holds

times giving them their own room in the house,

making a special note to buy their cadets favor-

sponsor’s

reception. This gives

ite foods when making trips to the

cadets

opportunity to appreciate and

and Dads make their best attempt to learn the cadet lingo and language and listen to endless sto-

thank

their sponsor

families.

ries of BCT, CST, and GE.

Photo

We cadets have to be patient with them when

provided by extracurricular activities

grocery store.

Sponsors are the people who surprise you with cookies for your birthday at the CQ desk or even with a surprise birthday party. Sponsor Moms

they forget the difference between Blue and Silweekends, and love it when they say things like "If you march to lunch everyday, why do you ching practice?" Your sponsors house is the place you stop by with your Ring Dance date on the way out of town for your big weekend, and the place you still go as a Firstie ver

when you need to get away from it all for a little while.

SpQtA TrA 2J4 Csufet -iujt

Over a cadet§ career, many sponsor^ also become great mentors, offering down to earth advice and fresh perspective that ties some of our deal with in experiences to similar issues

the civilian or active duty military sector.

they

All in all, our time here is made more comfortable and

enriched through the bonds we form with our sponsor families which don't just last for the duration of time here at camp USAFA, but for the rest of our lives as well.

Mu than a sponsor -

Bt| Joshua Ccmtpbf#

nother family

These cadets chat with their sponsors at the sponsor reception. The reception follows the sponsor

parade each year. Photo provided by extracurricular activities C2C Joshua Campbell some

quality

spends

time with his

sponsor sister, Cassie Gardner, at church. Having sponsor family can sometimes mean more siblings. Photo by C.

Gardner

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C2C Kevin George hangs out on the couch with C2C Jacob Leonard

drinking some beers. Two degree tuesday is when two degrees can escape to Haps if they want. Photo by J. Cromar

C1C Chad Simendinger scoops some of plentiful

Haps popcorn. The popcorn use to be in the arcade but since it was moved into Haps, more kernels get consumed. Photo by J. Cromar. room

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This firstie hangs onto his pitcher for dear life, no one is getting this beer. These firsties enjoyed an open tab at

Haps after a social event.

Photo by J. Cromar

Have you ever wondered why cadets take so

many math-based classes at USAFA? Is it the Bachelor of Science Degree they are awarded? Or so they can be

acquisitions officers after graduation? These might be the reapushes to keep math in the core curriculum, but any cadet can tell you they got far more out of math class than job-related skills. More importantly they learned sons the administration

to solve word problems such as: a

If you have $20 dollars, and

pitcher of beer costs $10, how many pitchers can you buy?

Now THAT'S math. Whether they like to admit it or not, cadets have a serious affinity for having fun. Very frequently, their fun draws them to one of the most popular spots in the cadet area—Haps Place. "Its good to have a beer every now and then" says C1C James Topping. Haps is a lounge in Arnold Hall primarily for firsties. Two degrees are allowed to join in the fun on Tuesday nights and Silver Fridays. Hap's serves various types of 'finger food' in

C1C

addition to the many different kinds of beer and wine coolers

McKay

behind the bar.

enjoys a cold

corn!

And of course, you can't forget the free popThe perfectly popped popcorn makes a great snack in

beer,

"It§ cheap pitchers!' comments C1C Tom Kanewske.

Cadet bands frequently play at Haps to give themselves

the on-base

exposure. Some nights Haps turns into a piano bar with traditional rock and roll favorites and lots of singing-along. On cer-

bar

frequent at during the

their favorite TV programs such as Survivor and Bootcamp on

week. Photo

the big screen.

Groups have even been known to pick Haps their as place meeting grounds for group projects and individuals are often seen doing homework with pencil in one hand

by J. Cromar

and beer in the other.

After events such as 100s Night, classes will start a class The Class of '01 had a $1300 tab after their

100§ Night celebration and the class was partying well into the

night. Nothing is better than hanging out with your classmates and drinking for free at the same time! "I go to Haps to enjoy a few beers with my friends in a pleasant atomosphere and get away from school!' said C1C Michael Parker. Most people will probably agree, that the absolute best thing about Haps is that you can walk— er...stumble— back to your room after you're done drinking with no need for a DD.

just walk over there!' Just remember where you live or at the very least the hallway you live in and you're good to go!

that

cadets

tain nights of the week cadets will gather at Haps to watch

"Its convenient!' said C2C Justin Parker. "You don't have to worry about having a designated driver.

while

watching the big TV at Haps. Haps is

between beers.

tab on the bar.

Scott

You can

riels Display thei 6(| Everyone knows at least one person involved in a cadet band. Cadet bands are becoming more prevalent at USAFA because of all the hidden talents people with. There are so many cadets that have nusical abilities that very few people know about. These few cadets that decide to do something with :heir talents are the ones you see performing in various places like the quads, Hap§, or somewhere in :he city to I've been playing in a jazz band this year, the band formerly known as the Flying

lucky enjoy Unfortunately we did not perform as much compared to the previous years. A thing we had :o deal with was losing members from the class of 2000 and keeping the remaining members inter?sted in playing. One of the hardest things about being in a cadet band is having everyone in the group practice It was hard and frustrating with my group because everyone had conflicting on a regular basis. did practice, there was always one person that had something come up at the last second. With our small group, the productivity of practice with one person missing is very A.ces.

limited. Its not the popularity or the money (since cadets are not allowed to have a paying job) that motivates people to play in bands. The most ful-

o n

styles

filling thing about being in a cadet band I got was being able to continue playing music. I love music and I know many others do as well. Being able to continue expressing themselves with music is the main reason why people are in bands, especially being able to express themselves with other people. I am glad that people are continuing to use their musical abilities and look forward to hearing some around USAFA and GSprings in

and

jams during the show

talent at

M i t c h e s

Thompson is a

member of

the

cadet

band “Turn &

Cough”. Photo by R. Sanford

the near future.

C1C Grant McCall sings band “Slow to

Speak’,

musical talents

by starti

Becker

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C2C Carlos Jayme and the rest of the band “Ascension” get ready to

compete in the two degree

talent show. The class of 2002

dining in/talent show took place at Mitchs in March. Photo by B. Sanford

C1C Tristan and

Sevdy, a vocalist

guitar player for “Slow to

Speak’ belts out a tune at Haps. The group released their own CD

this year titled "Unseen Sound”. Photo by J. Cromar

A mellow C1C Mike Berruti

pounds out a soft beat on his djembe drum. Berruti is a member or tne popular

Speak’ Cromar

band.

Photo

blow to

C1C Ryan Carville is gearing up

for a night of adventure. Firstie life in essence is an attempt for cadets

themselves

lifestyle.

slowly to

adapt normal

Photo by G. Biv

CIC’s Mark Lennon and Kylene

Grove

enjoy some beer and bonding at Haps place. Firsties flocked to Haps place especially as the year began to draw to a close. Photo by P Godinez

C1C Geoff Steeves

skips the glass and just drinks out of the pitcher while C1C Jachin Finch looks on. The Class of 2001 had a

large

occasion.

(fl/ft -Ci/f

tab at

Haps for the

Photo by R Godinez.

f(rtt Kpffif

—leeping, partying and

Imosi out the door The day begins at 0620, but only because the first sergeant still thinks your door needs to be open at that time

(apparently, theres an AFCWI

whatever those are, we've forgotten

to that effect).

You

"forgetting" to shave will cost you another binge-drinkthis weekend. Quickly remembering you have Math 300 this semester and that Captain ing experience Isosceles will write you up faster than ten firsties can get to Hap§ on a "Class-of-2001-foots-the-tab" night. So, you run the electric shaver over the face and hope that will get it done for the day when in reality you look more like a dehydrated cactus than a military professional. Breakfast awaits, but only because this weeks SDO actually acknowledges the reg that makes breakfast mandatory for all classes (Whats his problem, doesn't he understand that really means "mandatory for all classes, BUT firsties"???). Biscuits and gravy (maybe thats really Pennzoil 10W-40 with beef chunks in it?) starts the day off right. After drooling on yourself all morning in Astro 410, glorious Stats, MAS and Aero 315, noon meal saunter over to the sink, gauge whether or not

formation rolls around and you spent the whole time practicing your militar;^bearin^o^vvhen you have formations next year in the real Air Force....riiiiiiiiiight (actually that time is spent cal-

culating the minutes wasted in formations over the last four years and interrupted only by your MTL telling you to cup your hands). The afternoon^ M-5 session is CWC Comp Time they might as well have written "Mandatory Nap" on the M-5 schedule for 2001. The

Fi/rAteA CIC’s Bruce

and

Lee

end of your last class rolls around and

decision must be made

Travis Winslow look

options

making sure that you're

where

c\\

ro^rlu

at what we do. But before then, several more GR§ remain

to be

passed and several more days of formation are left to put

the finishing touches on the fine military machines that we have become. But before then,

maybe DirecTV will have a show on

about the OODA loop because the MAS book is nowhere to be found (Did that one even get bought at the beginning of the semester?)...or maybe not.

Congratulations, 2UU1, congratulations.. .don t ever torget how special what we do is, never take it for granted and

always make it to happy hour when you can!

was

top

Seaman.

yond to lead and do everything that we can to be the best we can

friends often

priority. Photo by C.

of us and theres nothing wrong with that, but its the same, T*Q

you

could go with

you and how much you can't wait to start your careers. The USAFA experience is different for each and everyone 1A7Q

for

pilot training. Picking bases

completely clear on the importance of the OODAloop for tomorrov\s MAS GR or heading out for a night on the town in time to catch happy hour. More than one beer into the night, you suddenly look down at the watch and realize it§ 10:15pm (errrr, I mean, 2215 hrs) and that DIthing is in 45 short minutes. Barely making it back into the squadron in time, it dawns on you as you lay down to go to sleep: the fact that you only have a month left of Happy Camp USAFA. The sense of satisfaction and pride of how much you've grown over the four years, how much you've learned, how the relationships you've built will always be there for you, how much you have in front of

olcrr

their

grave

C1C Christopher Jonathan

Scofie

display their "uno print by Rick Br Broome has been

prints for the Acade 70s. Photo by R. Br

CICs Aubrey Semrau and Ryan Almeida discuss game

plans

with their young soccer players

during a pep talk. often

Cadets are

than just coaches

becoming role models for their Photo provided by

teams.

coach.

C1C

Brendan Epps smiles proudly with one of his first place winning players. Epps enjoyed coaching this team to victory. Photo provided by

coach

C2Cs Warren Carroll and Tom

proudly with they finished 8-1 -1. Both felt coaching

Crittenden stand their girls’ this

soccer team as

soccer

team

was

rewarding experience. Photo provided by coaches

an soccer ball Picture this clump of kids open field watching it roll past them, and all the soccer moms you can fathom. Do you remember hearing the stories of children getting their big break of the game, dribbling the ball downfield, too quick for defenders, and scoring? Yes. Goal! Only to hear the coach trying not to break this kids heart as he or she explains that it was the other teams net. Well, maybe you haven't, but there are several cadets who have actually had to say this. They've been hit in the head with the randomly kicked soccer ball and gotten into it with the other little league

Not

only did boys and girls win first place, they got a free

these

coaches.

soccer

thought coaching was one of the most rewarding programs that I've done while being "I

meal

cadet" said C1C Matt Shrull. When you put it that way, it only makes to make a time commitment like coaching,

team.

sense

despite the cadet schedule.

too!

Epps coached this boys and girls soccer Photo

provided by

For those who don't

coach

know, he was one of several cadets blessed with

opportunity to coach little league soccer. Cadets like Matt, who took on both a leadership the

role as well as that of a role model, in addition to their cadet routines.

Shrull is a member of the

Sabre Drill Team, and the squadron academic officer. Even though he has bee|

post

tion, Shrull has donated his time to coaching. 1

laying "Especially when you are really tired and [have] stuff to do but then you with the kids and you forget about all the garbage on the hill" said Shrull. Another cadet who answered that call to coach is C1C Mary "Kathy" O'Brien. "Coaching was an incredible experience" said C1C O'Brien. She vividly remembers watching the the kids go from running in big herds around the ball to actually standing in positions. Somewhat reminiscent of cadets going from "running in a big herd" as fourth classmen to actually "standing in our positions" at graduation. In all honesty, coaching is a true course in leadership. If you can lead a group of 6-7 year olds, you can do anything. These two cadets and the others who coached alongside them now understand that leading can be fun.

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ehind those uniforms... there is a life Cadet Life. The phrase itself is almost a contradiction. To the outsider, cadet life appears boring and repetitive. But to those privileged enough to live the real thing, every day is an adventure. Let§ face it—we don't live at a normal college. We don't have a normal college life.

But what we do leave here with is a

defining and unique experience

will

never

forget. Sweep back the blue curtain that shrouds

our

lives from

the outside world and a

surprising array of activities awaits... MWR. What on earth would

do without MWR?

Midget tossing, carrier landings, flight Olympics—they sponsor it all! Sometimes the wild and wacky MWR traditions save our sanity. They probably look bizarre to but it§ of life to us. else, fairly everyone just part everyday we

Sponsors. How many other places in the world does a family of total strangers suddenly open their arms and invite you into their home as a surrogate son, daughter, brother, or sister? Sponsors are really a home away from home for most cadets. Unlike many other colleges, the majority of the school

population doesn't come from the local area.

Cadets

hail from all fifty states and several other foreign countries.

Trips home are few Having

and far between.

somewhere to go that feels

like home can really make your day.

Hap's Place. beats

Nothing

bar that you can walk home from and doing a

homework with a few beers always makes it go by faster.

Haps Place has definitely been revitalized this year with more special entertainment and extended hours. These are just

few of the unique experiences of USAFA.

We really are very Work and play both have a huge part in our lives. We may all look alike on the outside, but take a deeper look sometime and you will be very surprised. They may take away the individual on the military side, but when it comes to having fun and living our lives, we are all very very different a a

well-rounded individuals.

JetuttTe/r LUCurJt)

NS>"$3> lames Arthur Anderson Ando Fullerton, CA

James Ethan Calvert

Management Mom, Dad, Michele, John and Melinda, you were always there,

regardless. There are too many individuals to mention, so I will just say: To all my pals out there, wherever I am there will always be a beer waiting for you, because it is only a matter of time. None-

theless, ‘I will see you, see you on the other side."

Steven Joseph Bruce Columbia, SC

Justin Lee Diehl J-Diehl, Joust

Biology

Tampa, FL Management

To all my friends, thanks for all the

good times that we had together, I won't forget you. Danny, we made it bro, BBF. I would like to also i hank my family: my Mom, Grandfather, and Grandmother for ill their support through my 4

/ears.

For the rest of 2001, best of

luck to you all out there in the AF, we're truly all family now.

I want to thank my

family for EVERYTF1ING they have given me. Mom, Dad, Brandon, and Cameron, thanks for being there all the

during tough times, and especially the good times. Mom Mom, 1 don't even know how to begin to thank you, you mean so much to me. To all my

friends, especially my teammates

and coaches, 1 will never

forget the things you have done for me.

Angelinda Dawn Fedden Land O' Lakes, FL Astro (Math/Chinese)

Christopher Glenn Gibbs Rufus Springhill, LA FAS (Chinese)

Lord, thanks for everythin

Mommy and Daddy, I hope during the rest of my life I can repay all that you have given me. 1 love you guys!! Ciri, thanks for putting up with me and being my best friend. Thanh and Lar: you guys will

Mom and sisters, thanks for all of your support. You always helped me

keep this place in perspective.

Kate, six years and counting, I

hope you are ready to put up with me every day again. Calvo, Eric, Susty, DJ, Todd, Ryan, and

always be so special. Tre-

Generalisimo, I had a blast

Niners, thanks for great times. To even-one else who made

rooming with all of you. Dr. ] students, finally Movie Friday. Everyone else, don't forget to drink your papal juice.

this place fun: I hope I run into you soon!!

Jason Feuring /

Adrian Gonzales

Hamcfen, CT

New Braunfels, TX

Material Science

Legal Studies (Philosophy)

"Thanks for the bruises, and you

keep the stool samples" (Emitt Fitzhume). can

Gonzo

Thank you Pdogg, Silent Bob,

Geoff, Ram-Jam, Cus, Broc, and the rest of my boys. I want to thank my lady, Jen, and my

parents. And of course thank you to me. Gonzo Rulez.

Jachin Michael Finch

Erica Marie Hamblin

Iron

Ric, Ricky Madison, WI

Roswell, NM

Engineering Mechanics

Behavioral Science Human Factors

Finally, 1 get to sleep in and watch

Sportscenter. Thanks to all my friends/family. Capelo, Maldonado, Deters and Restivo; even

though you're not here now,

Thanks to God who gave me the

strength and desire to endure all. To Mom, Dad, Mark, Bridget, you were my only constant source of support

you are still the coolest. Four

and unconditional love. Lax Ladies-

years of playing golf, partying in

you are the hottest. NR, SP, JD- to my roomies. Thanks to all my friends

Denver, and studying every now and then. It wasn't that bad. The friends I met here, I will never

forget. Thanks.

for the super' good times and

support-1 will never forget you. "Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present". Adam Nicholas Heil

John Damall Fowler Jr. Alabaster, AL

Cincinnati, OH

Behavioral Science

Management

My family, my friends, and the Lord got me through all of

It has been a long journey, one

this. Thank you.

Dad, Mom, and Brian, J never

which I will always remember. could have made it through without your love and support. 1 would also like to thank all my

friends who were there with me

during the hard times as well as the fun times.

Martin Douglas Hemmingsen

David Lucas McDonald

landwdch, Illinois

Cadet, Fatkid

Tivil Engineering

Charlotte, NC

Management b all of you (my friends), Mom (my

ncouragement), Dad (my counsel),

Thanks to everyone that helped

slate (brothers don't shake hands!),

sJora (the best sister ever), Aimee

Mom, Dad, Slick, Mikey, Dave,

my love), and Jesus (my Savior): HANK YOU!!! You are what make

Jen and all the others who

ife worth it.

love all of you. To all my buddies that got me here; Mac, PDogg,

Nothing great was ever achieved vithout enthusiasm" -Emerson

Golds, Colonel, all the old 28ers, the LRC crew, Reverend, the infamous comp group staff, and

Peter 1 (see :24-25)

any fellow dirtbags 1 left out,

get through this place; God,

supported me along the way. I

thanks for all the memories. Matthew Benjamin Hunt

Scott Anthony McKay

ulsa, OK

Three-zero, Tiny Falcon,

>pace Operations

Santa Clara, CA

Mac

Management :

irst, I want to thank my family. I

ouldn't have made it without the

"You can't make footprints in the

ove and

sands of time if you're sitting on your

support you've given me.

ext, I want to thank Rashad and dike for convincing me to stay here

butt, and who wants to make

hat night in basic. To Anthony,

Moawad

buttprints in the sands of time" -Bob

Ihris, Nate, and John, you're the

Mom, Dad and Bryan: you are the

>est friends a guy could hope for.

greatest family anyone could be

anally, 1 want to thank all my good

blessed with.

riends in Mach 1. You guys are

Chris, T, and the rest of my brothers:

iwesome!!!

Nothing compares to the love and friendship we shared. "Why do you call it five-acres?"

ohnPaul Kilker

Ryan Jon McLain

Mac

Management

Duluth, MN

Management :

irst and Foremost: Thank you Mom md Dad for being there through the ast four years. I love you both. To

ill of the riggers, thanks for two great 'ears and

many fond memories,

Thanks to everyone who helped me

get through this place: God,

Mom, Dad, Kev, Eric, the Wilds,

Dev, Natedogg, B, and everybody

biffins, you made the difference

else back in Duluth. Jules, I couldn't

vhen it mattered. I know we'll meet

have done it without you. To all

igain my friends. To my family here

Academy, I'll always be there or you pals are forever.

it the

„OVE PEACE & CHICKENGREASE

the old Woolpullers, thanks for a

great two years. You guys will always be my boys. V, Flem, Scotty, Casey, Dave, P-Dogg, Slate, and the old 28 crew, thanks for the good times.

Stephen Coleman Manley jlen Rose, TX

?ivil Engineering "hanks to my family and friends vho got me through this place, "hanks to my lady, Amy.

Clinton Perry Mintz

Pdogg Mebane, NC

Management I want to thank

my momma, who has been there to me

support

through good times and bad every step of the way. I also want to thank God, who has been there to

guide and comfort me. Gonzo, I'll never forget you man. We are one in the same (La Raton). Dave, you are awesome

buddy. NC rules!

Ryan, Jachin, Justin, 1 love you guys! Forever Friends.

Eric Matthew Music

Steven Rene Ramirez

Music, Nooch

El Paso, TX

Jensen Beach, FL

Legal Studies (Spanish)

Engineering Mechanics Thanks to God, Dad, Mom, Thank you to ALL my family and

Christian, and the rest of my family

friends, I love you. Dad, your

and friends for keeping their faith

insight was appreciated. Mom, thanks for cooling me off after Dads insight. I'm glad I survived, I wouldn't trade this experience for

in me and believing in my dream.

the world, but I would never want

to see them.

to repeat it.

what we do not see. The reward of

Jen, you always

reminded me, I was the big brother. Stephen, if you follow, good luck, you'll need it. In closing: "NOLO

For those who did not believe in me, well, 1 have my diploma and

my varsity letters if you ever want "Faith is believing

this faith is to see what we believe."

-St. Augustine

EST REX CARBORUNDUM." Sharonda "baby" Peake

David Lawrence Schneider

Selma, Alabama

Blythe, CA

B.S: Psychology

Political Science GOD I give praise to you foremost. Without you... I wouldn't be here.

My four years here have been the

Mom, you mean the world to me!

best and worst times of my life.

Thanks for the encouragement and

Mom, Dad and Sarah you have always been there, Thanks. Jim, you inspired me to make it, 1 owe

support, ike (Dad) thanks for

teaching me how to succeed in life. Jonathan, Derrick, Deatrice, & Tabarus, the sky is the limit. Don't let anyone tell you different. Rochelle you're the greatest,

ya. Frances you have always gave me love and support thanks, love ya too. To the Click and all my friends (you know who you are)

THANKS! To all my true hornies,

we've had some great times. To

thanks for putting up with me!

the geeks, "UOD is BDU&".

I'M FINALLY OUTTA HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Megan Ann Poyant Megsy, Chunk

Matthew James Swanson

Rochester, MA

Mankato, MN

Civil Engineering

History'

Well, Air Force University is

finally

over. Thank

you to all of

the friends that have gotten me

through this place. To all the old Mach, I'm going to miss our Spring Break trips. You are all amazing people. Thanks to Mom, Dad and the family. We don't see

Sivanny

We have come a long way these

last 4 or 5, short years. We have

cried, argued, cheered, and laughed

together. Thank YOU for keeping it real. Mom and Dad, Flying Team,

Griffins, and Stalag I owe you one. "The soul contains the event that

shall befall it, for the event is only

each other often but when we do,

the actualization of its thoughts,

it sure is memorable. To the Class

and what we pray to ourselves for

of 2001, good luck wherever you

is always granted!'

are.

Emerson

Ralph Waldo

CS-0 Derek Mears Argel

Joshua Anthony Cadice

Kadeechay Littleton, CO

History' Well, I can't think of anything to say so I guess I'll steal someone elses now.

thoughts for

A witty saying proves

nothing, but saying something pointless gets peopled attention." —Unknown

Joshua Bieler Redmond, WA

Michael Charles Cumberworth

Cumby

Management

Tucson, AZ

What Duh!?!? I would like to

Foreign Area Studies (Japanese)

thank God, my mom, dad,

Jordan and Justin. You mean the world to me. Holli, you

This was college?!? (Insert

helped me through this place, 1 help me through the rest of my life.

here) To all my family and friends who struggled so hard to convince

am sure you will

your own

profound fortune-cookie statement

me I could make

ne for all the

it, Thank You!!!! I will forever remember this time for

ho you are.

what it taught me, and the

fellas, you know Fab four, ex

soccer retirerees...1 love you

ill, and remember...Cherokee Nfation!!!

people it brought into my life. Tiger Ten guys and Deuce, Thank

you.

In a single lifetime,

you only get one chance- Do what makes

you happy.

Erik Franz J ung Tahoe City, CA

Political Science 1 see you lookin at me sayin, "how

skinny, yet live so phat?" -The Beastie Boys Thanks to my family. Nick, Rudi, you guys had more to do with making me who I am today than you will ever know. can he be so

Thanks to the friends that made this

place tolerable. Thanks to all the 'thems' at the Academy for putting up with my smart ass remarks.

Jason Adam Gastelum

Omar Andres Kadri

Guns

Mesa, AZ

Albuquerque, NM Operations Research (1

Basic Sciences

I know that no one will believe

Thanks a ton to my family and

me, but as much as I complain

friends. "I seek not for power, but to

about this place, I’m glad I Thanks for taking care of

pull it down. I seek not for honor of the world, but for the glory of my

Thanks Mom and

God, and the freedom and welfare of

Dad and Jen, particularly for

my country" (Alma 60:36). P.S.: Read the BoM\

It& been real and itfe been fun.

came.

me Maris.

me come here.

And

making Stephen and Travis and Wiley for telling me how the real world works. Finally, the biker had the right idea. "Born to liver Deborah Herceg

Brittney Erin Killen

Dirty D

Tucson, AZ

Varazdin, Croatia

Social Science

Civil Engineering/Math (German)

"Tough Times Don't Last, Tough People Do!" Mom, I made it!!! Mama, hvala ti najvise na svijetu!! Bez tebe nikada ne bih uspjela!!! Pusa! Lance, Baby. What can say?!?! I made it!!! You were always there

for me!! Volim te, my Cute Teddy Bear!!! Julika, you helped me

To all those I've known, and to those I haven't- Never will I forget any of

you. Thanks to my family and friends for placing in my soul the

courage to pursue and the ability to endure. Most importantly, to Chadly for teaching me that in time, your

survive!!! 1 could never forget you!

heart will always show you the right direction. "Hold on to Life even

Thanx! Hvala svima kolegama kod

when it is easier letting go." -Nancy

kuce. I will never forget any of you!!!

Wood.

THANX YOU ALL!!!

Andrew Michael Ignash

Charlene Audrey Mercado

to Grayling, Ml Management

Romeoville, IL

English Thank you God and

I would first like to thank my

parents and family for supporting through this. Also, I love my

fiancee. Thanks for every moment. Caroline thought the 2% club was

everyone who believed 1 could get through this. To

Dad, for telling me I was tougher than 1 looked. To Mom, for knowing I was not. To my brothers, Kevin and Andrew, for calling me sister. 1

bad, but wait until you have to live with me. Lee, thanks for putting the idea in my head to go

missed you for the past four

here. Thanks to the Wolfpack,

here, we begin our life together.

Deuce, the ladies, the nWo, and

Hebrews 12:11.

everyone else. You made it worth it.

To John, I will never

years.

regret coming

here. This is where we met; from

onathan David Mueller on

Jon

Yankee Bravo

Stephen Garrett Pippel Marietta, GA

Cleveland, WI

Aeronautical Engineering

Electrical Engineering(Math)

(Math)

'hank you God for protecting me,

Everyone who believes that Jesus is

ou have been

my greatest trength, thank you Mom for my

the Christ is born of God.. This is

vork ethic, thanks Dad for

And his commands are not burden-

love for God: to obey his commands.

eaching me about love. In my

some, for everyone born of God

ife I feel that friends are what

overcomes the world. This is the

make or break your time here, urround yourself with good

victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.

Who is it that

the world?

people and you will not be let down. It also helps to hurt alot, it

overcomes

nakes you stronger when you

1 John 5:1,3-5

Only he who

believes that Jesus is the Son of God.

hink you can't go on.

dannette Bonesteel Ohman '

Jannu

Bonecrusher, Skullcrusher

Neil Bradley Poppe

Poop, Pops, Snapper Crofton, NE

McKinney, TX Space Operations

Engineering Mechanics

If you don't stand for something, mu'll fall for everything." Michael

Mom, Dad, Jay and Gina you guys are the best, thanks for standing by

Evans.My Lord Jesus Christ,You

my side. Zoomies, T-bag, Clug and

have given me more than I will ever

who have gone before me in this

Tarek, thanks for the good times fellas. My good friend Slim.. .Cope, TOB Rooster, Movies, Outback, Toms place, the Triad, Ring dance, hotels in Denver, SoCo, the dirty KC girl, the white Russian, and the

nobleprofession whose sacrifice has

Dude. I'll miss ya man.

lesire on this earth.Thank you for

parents who inspireme, friends who 1

-ncourage me, a life filled with

continuous adventures, and those

allowed me, in part, to follow You vith blessed freedom. Dan Olthoff

Luke Robert Paul Porisch

Atlanta, GA Aero (Math, Japanese)

St. Ansgar, IA

From watching them, to dreaming of them, to long nights of studying them, it's time to start flying those

All progress is precarious, and the

tire-breathing devils of the sky. ItS been a good four years here at

MLK Jr. I thank my family for their

USAFA, but its a life I don't mind giving up. Not when I've got two

Mechanical Engineering

solution of one problem brings us face to face with another problem." love and support through this

problem and others that will arise.

burners and a whole lott'a blue

Also, thanks to my brothers, for being brothers, and the only reaso

waiting for me!

I won't want to leave. Ill miss the

great people I've had the opportu nity to meet here and won't the rest.

Nathan Joel Pifer

Nicholas J. Russo

P-Bag, Goofy Nick Long Island, NY Human Factors Engineering "What is actual is actual only for one time, and

only for one place) T.S. Eliot. I thank my friends,

without whose support I could never have

made it. To those wh have gone before, I'm honored to have the privilege of

calling you providing strength, and pray to uphold the principles of this institution as 1 go forth with pride. Lord guard and brothers. I thank God for

euide...

Fernando Luis Zapata

Jeffrey Allen Schneider Dallas, TX

Aeronautical Engineering

Miami, FL War Studies (Spanish)

To all my Rebels! Thanks for the memories. Herd? to red-heads,

To my family, Thank You for making

Dave Mathews concerts, minors,

bad attitudes, spring break

a home for me. To my friends from Eleven and Deuce, Thanks for the

conscience, 2 IT's, Polys, ski trips,

memories. To the Team, you are the

road-side camping, New Orleans,

reason I made it

beat downs, blizzard football

through here. Always remember the lessons you learned and the ideals you taught. To FIG '01, "For he today that sheds

games, and bangladeeshes!

his blood with me, Shall be my

flightline dragging, character enrichment seminars, Chenev§

brother." (Shakespeare) I will never

forget what comes first. Lucas J. Teel

Matthew Jeffrey Ziemann

NewTmryport, MA

Z, Z-man Chesterfield, MO

Economics

Management (French) To Mom and Dad—you are my

inspiration. DS1

—

Don't let school

get in the way of education.

Keep

the tradition—yeat. To my

friends, teammates, and men-

tors—you've made this experiunforgettable. We few, we happy few, we band of ence

People, places, and things. This place has opened my eyes to many of them. Thanks to my family and all of those who have included me as part of theirs. The

Hawgs, the Delta House, bird

brothers.. .Valhalla. Thank you

dudes, and everyone else. You know who you are and why you

fellas—we've come a long way.

made it worth it. Don't ever

Onto the next chapter...

regret what we did here,

"Ye who

passeth through these portals stand tall." Cheers—God Bless.

Jeremy Earl Williams

Brandon Anthony Zuercher

Las Cruces, NM

Ba'Zerker

Political Science/FAS

Shoreview, MN

(Spanish)

Engineering Sciences (Math)

As a survivor of the fabled "six year

Mother and Father, thank you,

program" I find it hard to put into

with out your support there is

words this experience.To all those

who have come and gone, influenc-

through this place. Todd, thanks for being around when I

ing my life for good, I salute you.My time here has been made special by all those I call friends from '99 & '01,

especially all the RM’s.To my family, especially my parents, thank you for

way I would have made it

needed a break. PTWOBs it has been a blast, you guys are awesome.

I have truly enjoyed

the constant support you have been

my time here, everything is what you make of it, not what it

during my entire life.Itfe on to the big,

makes of you. Life is good.

bad world.Cheers to all!

Blue Skies Forever

Gabriel Carrejo

Andrew Brian Congdon

El Paso, TX

Great Barrington, MA

Psychology

Aeronautical Engineering A huge thanks goes to my

A pessimist sees the difficulty in

parents for supporting me

every opportunity;an optimist sees

through this place and listening

the opportunity in every difficulty''-

to me whine. I would also like to

Winston Churchill. Thanks Mom and

thank the good friends that have

Dad. I wouldn't have gotten here without you. To the old Rebel crew

helped

me to

survive: Jeff, Sean,

Jonas, Juan, Marty, Wood, Golds, Chris, Lucas, Rossco, Tony, and Will. Lastly, I want to thank God

and everyone else who made being

for being there for me all of the

really matters. Always remember Loyalty and go confidently in the

time.

here such a great experience: it really isn't where but who you're with that

direction of your dreams.

Luke Benjamin Casper

Daniel John Cruz

Swink, CO

Dirty Glendale, A2

Civil Engineering

Thanks Mom and Dad for being with me every step of the way, and in most cases struggling more

than I did. Thanks Grandma, Paul,

Kent, Donna, David, and Hollie for your support, it

always meant

more than you knew.

To the

Allstars,, we'll be back. To Matt, Marcus, and Ben, you were there when I needed you the most; I'll never

forget that. Nothing ends

here boys, its just starting.

General Engineering I'd like to thank God, mom and dad, the rest of my family, and my boys we'll be friends forever. Evan,

thanks for being my best bro. If

there's one thing I've learned from this place and all you guys it's this If you're going to lie, lie to save a friend. If you're going to steal, steal a womanfe heart. And if you're going -

to cheat, cheat death.

Tree

Gerreniy Lowell Goldsberry Golds, “Ger Easy El

Pittsburgh, PA

Omaha, NE

Management

Robert Alfred Edison II

All praise to the highest who has a

To God, Mom, Dad, Ben, Matt,

set me on a path for greatness.

Josh, and Grandma thanks for all your love and support in helping me get through this

Thank you to everyone who helped me reach

this point. Thank you to

my mother (Rosita) and father (Robert) and especially my brother

place. To all my friends; thanks

(Ramon), in due time. To my partners, it§ only the beginning,

Tombo, "Oh really?" keep the

for all the great memories.

Skers alive next year for me. As

"That which does not kill you makes

for 4, 9,15, 26, and especially 42

you stronger." You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier for

you guys are the best! To all the wool pullers out there keep

Jesus Christ.

playing hard. ‘No Rules"

Chad Michael Fairchild

Amy Marie Heskett

Chadly Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bear, Albino Blue Grass, 1A

Management

Biology

I would have never been here w/o

my dad, his time and love, wouldn't have gotten as much love during basic w/o mom, and wouldn't have been whole w/o Big Joe, and

Markle. To all of you; I pledge my

ending love! Woman, I will love you until the day after forever! never

Thanks to my friends whom I wont

forget and for getting me through this place. Much Love!

I never thought I would make it

this far. I couldn't have done it without the love and support of

my family and friends, especially my mom, dad, and mal, you guys made it possible. "What lies

behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Daimon Erik Geopfert

Mary Frances Hrynyk

Dee

March ear

Alma, MI

Cabot, AR

Computer Science (Japanese)

Human Factors

•

Mom, Jason, Justin, and Katie, First, thanks to my family, friends,

Gennifer, the Flawgs, and the

Dawgs. It been a long, strange ride, but you made the journey worth it all. Now where did I put those

stripes... "I left the woods for as

good a reason as I went there. Perhaps it seemed to me that I had several more lives to live, and could not spare any more time for that one."

thank you for everything. Without you all, I never would have survived these past four years. I also want to thank God for blessing me with the strength to push

through my tough times,

as well as the

great friends who

helped me along the way. Are you talking?.. .Shut up, Richard!"

-Thoreau

Jennifer Marie Glomb In the Zone Glomb, Marylou

Marcus Jacob Jackson IV

Pittsburgh, PA Biology

St. Louis, MO

Thank.. .God- for every blessing.

Holy crap, they let me graduate. Thanks to everybody who helped

Family Mom,Dad,Chris for -

Action

History

immense love + support, love you

missyoubye.Friends-Amstar,my twinkie NO Regrets!Tre-nine girls

Mom, Dad, Erin, Meggie, Perri or Kevin, people here or people at

+guys, Bri, Lis, Faithers, Aubs, Ky

home. There wasn't a snowballs

you got me through,Bert-you got the glowstick,thanks for everything.Gym

chance of me getting through here

Girlies-times in the gym and out,

much. To everybody I'm

plus all the hard work."Talent is Gods gift to you, what you do with it

behind, Til see you all later. Like

your gift to God." —Unknown

through here: whether it be

without you all-I owe you all so

leaving

in twenty years. We'll hit Hap§

and get caught up. Peace.

•

Nathaniel David Kilian

Kima Hosani Megorden

dat

Fieldbrook, CA

Shorhj, Little One Memphis, TN

Management

Political Science (Philosophy)

lank God for helping me through

place and always keeping an

2 on me. Mom, Dad and Chris, thanks for all the love and support.

Even though I don't always listen,

"The least knowledge one can have of the highest things is more desirable than the most certain

knowledge one has of the lowest things" (St. Thomas Aquinas).

you're usually right. To all my friends here and back home,

Skyraiders and Dogs, you guys have been great.

I wouldn't take

back the time for anything. 1 hope I run into you guys down the road.

Juan Pablo Lavarreda-Perez

Christopher Lyle Moeller

Lolo

Tooth

Rockville, MD (Guatemala)

Norfolk, NE

Foreign Area Studies

Biology

Latin America

Surviving USAFA is something 1 Mucho cariho para todos. Ya nos

could not have done without the

diremos adios, pero mientras tanto

support of everyone I love. Thank you Mom, Dad, Dawnn, Joy, and Bryan for all of your support and

traiganme una cerveza bien fria y que siga la fiesta!!!!

love. I will never forget the experiences

I have had and those that

helped me through them all. Thank you to all my friends at USAFA, in the "real" Air Force, back home, and in Ohio. Wish me luck!

Kurt William Martinson

Arlington, TX Management

Zachary Thomas Peaden Pee don, Zagnuts, Zippy,Pops Milton, FL

j. v

Social Sciences "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

I took the one less traveled by,

and that has made all the difference!'

Thanks be to God above all; it is He who has brought me this far and He

-RF

who will take me further on. All

I truly appreciate all the help and

praise be to Him! Mom, Dad, Paul, the Us, and the Des, you've always

support along the way.

been there for me. For that, I cannot thank you enough. To the guys;

Buttdaddy and Hooters...Peace, Love and Chicken Grease! Kendall, the three Mikes, and Sharon, lets

remember; but drive on!

Neil Edward McColgan

Jesse Allen Pietz

JP, 2, Dumb Hawaiian Ewa Beach, HI

Operations Research (Math) To Do: 1. Graduate

(check")

2. Touch my nose with

my tongue

(Check") 3. Get through the year without the

freshmen knowing my name

(theck") 4. Change pants 5. Stop drinking

Nelle Catherine Pirotte

Mark, David, Skalko

Iowa City; IA

Skalks

Behavioral Science (French)

Colorado Springs, CO Social Sciences (Psychology)

These quotes are the best way to summarize my cadet career:

Thanks to all that have helped shape

-Phil 4:13-1 can do all things

who I am. Mom, Dad, Kelly, and

through Christ who strengthens me.

-Don't let the man get you

down. -Get good grades, do some push-ups and don't lie to anyone. -Stick a fork in me, cause I'm

Courtney, without your love and support I could not have gotten where I am today. You have taught

many valuable lessons... and to all my friends (Jerimy, Mike, Mikey,

DONE!!! A huge thanks to my sweetheart Travis Willcox who

Luke, Tim, Trackey, etc....), you are

made this place tolerable, I couldn't

to bumping into you in the future. I

have made it without you.

love you all and remember...

the greatest and I'm looking forward

Muuuuurrrrrrraaaaaaay! Brian Christopher Rosales

Dalia Jeanette Wenckus

Mary Esther, FL

Dals, Dollface

Basic Sciences

Hinsdale, IL

English (Spanish) Low Right Left.

Why'? 'Cause I'm

21 and invincible, riding low, flying

"The mind is its own place, and in

high, and inverted. How? With a little help from my friends.. .my

itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven? Itk all about attitude.

brothers. I owe you more than life,

To all those who helped me keep it-

I owe you my happiness.

I'll

forget.. .Valhalla. "When itfe good, its really' good. And when it§ Scott bad, it§ still pretty good? never

—

Tinlev

all my love, gratitude and devotion: Mom and Dad-everyday I relearn

how lucky I am, Joe-Thank You-you know how the song goes, Tricia-y'ou came

to Denver, and to all the rest of

my family, my Reapers, my English Roses, and my runners-you are the best.

Ryan Scott Simms Simmulator

Lafayette, CA Behavioral Science "Work Hard Play Hard" CGW, MCS, Ray, AMB, Kristin, Marie, Lake, Chris, Tony Thanks for all the good times. Hardbody Skyrayders Forever! -

Mom, Dad, Affe, Connie, Robobshla, Stefan, & Manda my strongest love for you all.

Antsy Pantsy, you're my

hero, always. Through four intense years, I've learned, what people are and what they are capable of

becoming. I only hope that I can become who I wish to be.

Fourth ^

Michael Ahn

Torrance, CA

Cecilia Peggy’ Boisserie

Management (Japanese)

Kek

Its finally over huh? The only thing

Toulouse, France Astronautics, Mechanics

that made this place worth it was all

the friends that I've made over the last 4 years. I couldn't have made it

without my family and their support. And finally, Jennifer, I just want to tell you thanks for everything you've done for me and making these last two years fly by so fast.

I've definitely been spending a

great time among you, even

despite many jokes about the supposed weakness of my country... Thank you so much for welcoming me so

friendly I'll never forget my

stay here, and...lets not forget: 'US Air Force today French Air Force tomorrow, Air Force forever!’’

Christopher Stanley Betz

Constance Rejenna Bradley

Bedford, MA

Stance, Suga Brad ,

Computer Science

Humanities

God, Dad, Mom, Sharon, Peter,

(Philosophy, French)

fames without all of you there is no

"I went to the woods because I

way I could have done this.

wished to live

you all.

T love

deliberately, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived"

Thank you tor

Thoreau

Mom:

everything, your

continual

sacrifice and support speak volumes; I love you. Shark: You are the bestest best in the entire world; 1 don't think I could have

gotten

through this place without you! YFS IT WAS!

Alex J Cusack

Andrew Thomas John Fisher

Coos

Fish

Charleston, S.C. English (French)

Miami, FL

To each of my friends, "we few, we

I want to thank all the people that

happy few, we band of brothers)' thanks for the times, you've made these years. Also, a special thanks

helped me get through here. First

to mom, dad, and Kristin.

Civil Engineering (Math)

comes

God, then I have to thank my

family and friends. Aunt Vickie you're the best. And especially the pimps on the gymnastics team that helped me get away for a couple hours each day. Can't forget the beaver flight that got me through the first two years. AF GYMNASTICS '

RULES!!

Aaron David Dailey

Jeremey Wayne Gingrich

Meru

Canton, GA

Huntington, IN Aeronautical Engineering

Behavioral Science

Psychology

I hope that no one remembers me for

I love my parents, that is why I

the times that I didn't appreciate the

I love my friends, that is why I stayed. I relied on them both, and that is how I survived. May God bless and keep you always. And as I watch the drops of rain weave their weary' paths and die. I know that I

Academy and where it has taken me. Instead, I wish that they would remember what I did to make the most of it and know that I did it for

the love of my country.

came.

am like the rain...There but for the

grace of you go V. Paul Simon

Scott Stewart Fann

Wesley Joe Glisson

Scootie

Huntsville, Tx

Lilburn, GA

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Itfe been a long time coming.

Special

Praise the Lord for His grace and

thanks to my Mom and Dad, family,

for giving me strength to make it

and all the friends that helped out

through this place. If you're reading this 20 years from now, theres still only one thing I want

along the way. To all my brothers: I couldn't have done it without ya'll. Can't say I'd do it all over again, but I'm glad I did it.

you to remember about me: that I love Jesus and want you to know His love and forgiveness as 1 have. "I shall be satisfied when I awake in His likeness" (Ps. 17:15).

Jonathan Darrell Fariss J.D., Birdmnn Abilene, TX

Andrew James Gray

Tampa, FL Mechanical Engineering

Behavioral Science-Human Factors and Systems Design I would like to thank

First, I must thank my family. Without support from my parents, brothers and grandparents it would've been tougher. Next,thanks to the BS me that

department for showing

school doesn't have to suck.

Finally, thanks to all my friends and wrestling teammates for giving me a way to escape for a few hours a day. 1 his place wasn't fun, but I made it. AIR FORCE WRESTLING RULES !!!!

my family and

Sunday night phone calls and my friends for their everyday support—reaps, Turk, JNey, Stinky,

our

J 2, PT, and Homer.

Christopher R. McAlear Mac, Dirty

Detrick Dewonne Grimes

0, Baby D, D-Lish [efferson City, MO

Keller, Texas

English

Military' History

Ail praise and thanks goes to God, for He and He alone got me

What can I say? Fellow Reapers

and Fighters, my' friends, my family, and my God. I couldn't have done it without any of you. Thank you

through here. Seek His Kingdom first. Mom and Dad, thanks for all

all.

your support and love through these last 5 years. To my brother

Mitchell, we did it, baby! Buddha bless you. To the rest of the Rowdy

Boyz of '01, the skys the Limit now. And I'm out!

Joseph Edward Monaco Prince, TrailRage

John Joseph Isacco Johnny Ballgame Greenville, PA

West Point, NY

Economics (Russian)

Physics (Math)

Big thanks to Mom, Dad, Mike, Maria, Tim, and Liz for everything you have helped me with. To the boys of 24, 4, and Table 405 great times my man. Wings of Blue, you

Family

love & thanks for your of my blue dream; AFXC support 16 th at NCAAs; JL

place

a lot of fun.

CC parties,

4 wheelin' & impossible

homework sets; DFP

the best and made this

guys

funnel challenges & 1000s at MVP;

are

worthy

and conquered challenge (Romans

It has definitely

been worth it simply because of the

5:1-5); JESUS CHRIST

friendships you make and keep.

Lord for guarding and guiding me

Long Gray Line. Blue Skies.

(John 3:16)!

Joseph K. Maddry Maddog

Joshua Timothy Orion Ney

thank you

Wasilla, Alaska Civil Engineering First and foremost I'd like to thank

my Lord Jesus Christ for giving me the strength to make it through this

place and bringing me closer to him. Thanks to my parents for their

help, love, and concern and providing me with the tools to reach my dreams. Thanks to my

friends Jeremy, Mike, Elliot, Dave,

Scott, and many others for provid-

ing me with lots of laughs and great memories.

Charles W. Mauze III

Ryan William Nicklin Papa

Dirty Wilson, NC

Greenville, PA

American Politics

Management

Fo the caballeros from 22 and "The

Its 106 miles, and we know the law.

Fable" from Fightin' Fourth

All I ask is

thanks

for keeping from getting too crazy. To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the

affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends,

appreciate beauty, to find the best

others, to leave the world a bit

Emerson

I able 405. Thanks to my family for

raising me with integrity, and to mv friends for supporting me. I'll see you on the other side.

better.. .This is to have succeeded!"

normalcy, and that Slickv

Boy, Gator, and the Poop don't sit at

Eva Rae Sanchez

Thomas Benjamin Younker

Beva

Youngstown, OH

Younks, Yanker, Slappy Sr. Hilton, New York

Legal Studies

Political Science

1 have been truly blessed!

Thanks Mom, Dad, Kim, Melissa,

Wildemina O. & Reinaldo Sanchez;

Stephanie, Laura, Brett, Alex, Grandma and Grandpa. You are always my greatest inspiration and I owe you so much. Tracy,

my parents-forever grateful. Amber & Jussus-treasured companionship forever. Preciosa-an inspiration! Titi

Daisy/ Grimilda (JoJo)-my 2nd home. I am here today because of them and

others. Infinite thanks. Can't forget my best friend Jaime Flood-couldn't have done it without her here

you are the best part of my every day and I can't wait to grow old

together. Tony, my brother, the train's still runnin'. Long live Table 405. USAFA thanks for teaching

(TICTAC)! And my spazoid friend

me what I

Sally-(No more AH!!) I ciimb-1 grab!

won-smell ya later.

Elizabeth Ashley Yesue York Harbor, ME

Civil Engineering "Lie drew a circle that shut me out,

heretic rebel thing to flout, but love and I had the will to win: we drew a circle that took him in" -Edwin Markham. You are who you are

when no one is looking: be proud of the person in the mirror.

Family/Friends—Thank you! Mom—1-2-3 charge! Dad—Remember to.... Nonie—Ti amo

Nathan—ILD JASM mit alles das ich bin!!!

don't want to be. I

Kyle Scott Allen Olympia, VVA Mathematical Sciences

JsTjSc

Jeffrey Ryan Burroughs JB, Big Red, The Gentleman Kansas City, MO Management (French)

Eternal gratitude to Morn, Dad, Joe & lessica for your continued support

Friends and family have made all the

hrough trying times. Thanks brothers for adding humanity in an

difference these past four years. To my family, thanks for everything! I could not have made it without you.

nhumane environment. Don't

forget the individual when the ndividual seems to be stripped away. This epochs been arduous, yet gratifying in finality. Perseverance :akes it in the end. "Few are those who see with their own eyes and

feel with their own hearts."

To Dan, Mark, and

Ryan, thanks for laughter. You

all the good times and

guys will be a constant reminder of how much fun I've had. To everyone who has touched my life, you've made who I am and 1 will never

forget you.

-Albert Einstein

Ryan Jeffrey Anderson

Marisa Lauren Catlin

Ri/

CAT

Corpus Christi, TX

Chattanooga, TN Human Factors Engineering

Basic Science

Computer Science) Me ver regret the decisions that you make. There is only one other thing n

this world that has gotten me

.hrough the rough times more than hat statement, and that is my :eammates. For all of my teammates

hat have been my family, and for my family that has been a teammate, hank you. When it has mattered he most you were there.

(German) At the outset, I never could've

guessed half the experiences I've had here. Thanks to

my family for taking care of me. But most of all

thanks to my friends, Tony, Rachael,

Mags, Patrick, and Chigs cause you made it worthwhile. & las-

Cheryl

my best buds ever -1 will miss you immeasurably. From the way your lives touched mine, I am forever

changed. It doesn't end here.

Robert Gene Giovannetti

Phillip Adrian Cole Beaker

Bert, Gio, G

Davison, MI

Lake Geneva, WI

Basic Sciences

Operations Research

Thanks, to everybody who helped

as we make up our minds to be,"

"Most of us are just about as happy me

get through this place. Thanks to

my family and friends. I couldn't have done it without you.

"Quoth the Raven, 'Nevermore.'"

-Abraham Lincoln

Mom, Pops, Toni, Laura, Curtis, and the rest of my family, thank -

Edgar Allan Poe

you for all the love and everything you have done for me.

Scott, Nate, Bryan, Jenn, and all my brothers, thank you for all of the great times. I love you all.

"Why do you call it five-acres?’ Douglas Michael Curran

David Huinker

Skinny White Guy, Doug E, Doug

Austin, MN

Hatfield, PA

Management

Operations Research (Math)

Dad, Mom, Laura, and Jen: No

It feels good to be done....Hebrews

matter where we are or what we

13:5

are

doing always know that you are

in my heart and prayers, I love you, you are my rock. Meliss: With or "With" all my heart Without You .

forever, I promise! To the bros: Dave, Jonny G., Erp, Ryan, Mike H.,

Woody, and John S.; friendships are stronger than time. Listen to your conscience!

Daniel Lane Dean

Beefcakes

Siegfried Bruno Jucknies II Sieg

Vancouver, WA

Uvalde, TX

Economics, Political Science

Human Factors

Thanks to my family and friends for pushing me through this place. They provided needed encouragement when 1 desperately needed it, and

Thanks especially to my parents,

even made my life itself worth

and all my friends, thanks for all the great memories and making me

living. But to GOD alone I give credit for graduating. To TJ, Mike, Dan, Phil, the Vogts, the Pack, and the rest, good luck and Godspeed. USAFAs been fun, but I think I'll be

going now!

sisters, and all my family for their love and support which helped me survive. To Dave, Josh, Matt, Steve

laugh even in the worst of times. You guys are as Josh would

say

"Money!" Thanks to the Laves for being such great friends and giving me a

home in Colorado.

Philippians

3:14

Danial Edward Eastman

Anthony J. Koury III

Carnarvon, Western Aus

Kaveman

Electrical Engineering

( Math)

Simpsonville, SC History

Glad that 1 made it here. Going to

I'd like to thank God,

miss it. Seeyalaterfolks.

friends, my instructors, and my

Oh, and kick the fence if you have

squadrons for helping me get through 4 years here. Its been a good time, and I'm sure I’ll look back with fond memories. I'm just glad to finally graduate and get into the real

to.SMD!

AF. See you there.

my family, my

fl' I

Nathan Paul Rodriguez

■ I

Philadelphia, PA lehavioral Science (Counseling) ..

.And what you thought you came

or is rom

only a shell, a husk of meaning which the purpose breaks only

when it is fulfilled, if at all. Either /ou had no purpose or the purpose is

aeyond the end you figured and is altered in fulfillment.'’ "... few were :hosen." Thank you mom, Ed, Mike, erome, Granny, Poppy, Uncle, Sabre

Trill 01, Wolfpack. 300 more years to 50 Frankie.

Erika Nicole Shannon

Daniel John Macsay, Jr.

Wtsay

Madeira Beach, FL

General History

Papillion, NE Operations Research 1

lord: Thank you for helping me

I want to thank the Lord for every

:hrough this place, you have made

wouldn't be here if it wasn’t for you.

blessing He has given me. Mom, Dad, Shaun, Patchie, and lil Jaylen I love you and thank you for being my best friends proriding me with

Love to all the FATTIES on the track

encouragement, support, and

;eam! To all my other friends to

especially that 800 number. Thanks to all the friends along the way who

-ny life complete. I also want to :hank my parents and bro, I

numerous too mention: I love you all

and good luck in the Air Force. I’ll

have shared my tears and have

forget this. John 20:29. Semper Fi.

given me hugs and smiles through my trying times. I'm so done!!!!

never

ohn Paul Frederick Mintz

Kendall Wayne Spencer

Whiskey, Snutz

Wichita, KS

Germantown, TN

Chemistry

Engineering Sciences (Math) On 25 June 1997, the day before we t still don't know what made me

Dad, thanks for everything. To the

in-processed, my father told me that the next day would be an important day—I would meet my contemporaries in the Class of 2001.

Corps, I love you. To the boys, hold

I said, "I know? I didn't. It has taken

;he chips. Follow your heart, but let

me 4

/our brain keep you out of trouble.

said. I thank God for blessing me

:ome here,

but I'd do it again, even

f I had to start tomorrow. Mom and

years to understand what he

with the presence of

every person

who is a Cadet and who was a Cadet.

orge Antonio Pargas Georgia, Luva Boy, Antonio {/'jLA

Fatty

Honolulu, HI

Rice Lake, WI

3iology

Behavioral Science

Gracias a mi familia y carnales.

All good things must end... but seriously, Mom, Dad, Dawn and

riempre estaran en mi corazon, jspecialmente tu, abuelita. Madre, ay, Tio Joe, and Tia Juanita you gave ne the will to make it here thank -

/ou. To THE TEAM, my brothers ind sisters, you made this place

worthwhile to me. Remember when .11 else fails, Rock h Roll. LORD, hank you for making me the man 1 im.

Blue skies always, "...few are

'I' I

Laura your

unending support and possible an 1 thank you for everything. To the boys from 14, we’ll always be

love have made this all

friends. Murf, Pauly, J, Chewy,

Nukka, we've had some great time

and will continue to for come.

years to

Lastly, and most important!

thanks be to God.

Brandon Joseph Tellez

Michael W. Zeigler

Upland, CA

Grand Forks, ND

General Engineering

(Math) "The man who knows how will "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ

always have a job, but the man who knows why will always be his boss.'" Anonymous

Jesus came into the world to save

Thanks Dad, Mom, and Melissa for

sinners—of whom I am the worst.

all the support over the past years, I

But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the

couldn't have done it without you. Thanks Maj. Hemphill for introduc-

worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might

ing this place to me and thanks Michelle and Corey for being such

display His unlimited patience as an example for those who would

good listeners and friends, BFF.

believe on His Name and receive

Thanks MN, CB, BS, MS

eternal life." 1 Timothy 1:15-16

Rachael Lynne Westergren Spokane, WA Human Factors Engineering To my family and friends, without

whose love and encouragement, I would never have made it

through—Thank you! A special thanks to my mom who helped me keep my spirits high, even on the hardest days. "I am thankful for the adversities which have crossed my

path and taught me tolerance, perseverance, self-control and some other virtues I might never have known." -Anon Everyone: Take care, good luck, and God bless.

David Matthew Czesak

Hollie Nicole Diesselhorst

Mesa, AZ

Biology "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." I just want to say thanks to Mom, Dad, Jen, and Bri, for all the support you gave me. I love

you all very much. Ryan, thank you for being there when 1 needed you most. Mary, and Candace (my twin), it has been a wild ride.

Clayton Matthew Dayoc Matt

Jeffrey-Blake Donahue Social Sciences

Victoria, TX Civil Engineering First of all, I want to thank my wonderful family for all the love and

support. Mom, Dad and Katie, you ire the greatest family anyone could ever ask for.

To my brothers on the

football team, you're the best friends ■anyone could have. Football is the reason I came and you guys are the reason I

stayed. "This is just a real

rice surprise Clark, a real nice

surprise!

5 years of this

place, it went byso god I am

fast! Seriously now, thank

done!!! None of this would have been possible without

Jesus, my

mom, dad, Jackie, Rachael.

To my boys in 6 all I

gotta say is

HELLO JOHN, 5 times before we hit Hooters (who said

throwing up being there when it counted and keeping this

isn t fun?). 1 hanks for

place tolerable.

Wayne Charles Kinsel T-Bag Martins Ferry’, OH Civil Engineering

David Robert Erpelding

ERP, WWB San Jose, CA General Engineering To my family thanks for all the

support and always being there. You all mean the world to me. I love you all. To the fellas, we win again. It has been one hell of rush. And to my

Chica, I love you with all of my heart. Thank you for all the joy that

you have brought me.

ZRFC, TBAGs, HSPs, CGs, ZULUs, DD, CE, WHBs, GRs, KB, OTFs, HoChiMin, SR PM, TA, DL, RH, DS, MG, and RGE changed, developed, loved, hurt, frustrated, fulfilled, satisfied, manipulated,

engineered, and stamped-out my life for 4 years just south of Denver.

Ryan Eugene Lucero Lucy Bemidji, MN

Christopher Donald Geisel Clifton Park, NY

Astronautical Engineering (Math/French)

Psychology First 1 want to thank God for all the

These are the easy times.

blessings and opportunities I have been given. Thank you to my family for being behind me and supporting me. To the fellas that always win, all I want to say is: Are you on the 2 +

plan? Tequila Lime Chicken...Are you my daddy? Shut up Squeak! Silence village Idiots! Wheres my date? Have you seen the Lucy Sausage? Thanh Tan Huynh

Aaron Christopher Martin

Wichita, KS

Behavioral Science

Joliet, IL Material Science

‘I think there is a choice possible to us at any moment, as long as we live. But there is no sacrifice. There is

"It was the best of times it was the worst of times." I would like to

thank my family and friends that

choice, and the rest falls away. Second choice does not exist. Beware

helped me get through both. I

of those who talk about sacrifice!'

could never have made it without

Muriel Rukeyser

you.

Mom and Dad, thanks for making the hardest choice of your lives

—

grateful. To all that touched my life I will always

am forever

remember. Shawn Allen Johnson B.M.F.

Melbourne, FL

Physics (Math) I want to thank my family and

friends that helped me get through these four years. Other than that, thank God I'm leaving...

Albert Afonadar Medina

Ryan Montanez

Michael Joseph Power

Monty, Q-Ball, Mexican monkey, Quads

Omaha, NE

Management

3imi Valley, CA 3asic Sdences/Biology

Thank you to everyone who

supported me and made this place Everyone needs something to focus ;hem: Wrestling. People ask if you knew then what you know now

fun at times—you know who you are, and I will never

forget you.

Thank you especially to Mom, Dad,

would you still have done it: YES

Kim, Dan, and Matt, the people who

My advice to cadets and future cadet take advantage of USAFA experience everything possible and don't

got me here in the first place and

supported me through the tough times...without you, this dream

let ANY ONE or ANY THING hold

would never have become a realit\

you back. You can't make it through alone? True or not why would you

Off we go...

want to? The boys, fam ,and girls.

Craig Lawson Morash

Vincent Raymond Sherer IV

Hudson, OH

Red Dog, Vince Bigalow

Mechanical Engineering

Portland, OR BS Human Factors

To the boys who made it possible:

Deeg, Cgan, Sadie (whatever), Waldo, D, M.Es, and Tar, the only

Mom, you are the strength I look to

true bro from old. We lost some best

Jake, I'm gonna fly for you. And to all my boys! You got two choices,

friends, but we kept some too.

when I don't think I can handle it.

Remember A. A., where they all

Forward! or.. .well, you know the

know your name. Thanks to Phil

rest. When all else fails, go camping.

and Bear for keeping me company

Now lets go kill people and blow

while studying. To my roommates,

stuff up.

you have all made it worth it. We are the dreamers, fellas, remember what it took.

Douglas James Palagi

Matthew Thomas Speer

Thousand Oaks, CA

Colorado Springs, CO

Operations Research

Human Factors Engine Thanks to everyone who has Thank you Mom and Dad for all your

love and support. Also, thanks to all of the old crew from 25, we went

through a lot together, but we made it. Thanks to God for the strength to

put up with everything when it got really bad. RED, you are the best part of the 4 years at this fine institution. Everyone else, I love ya,

given

support these past four years, 1 can't say they have been a whole lot of fun, but at least they're over. me

Remember the difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says ‘Go!" while a leader savs "Letfe go!"

keep it real, don't ever change. Peace.

Lindsay Mario Payne Toxic Twin, IP, Cutie

Candace Suzanne Staubitz

Colorado Springs, CO

Biochemistry

Management To God all the credit for bringing me

here and giving me success. Thanks mom and dad for

encouraging and loving me as I dealt with all the changes in life. To all the girls I played ball with, I loved the competition, humor and friendship :hat we shared. Finally to the coolest guy I know with whom I will share ifefe journey and adventure. I love /ou Travis Logsdon.

Mesa, AZ

‘Courage is not defined by those who fought and did not fall, but by those who fought, fell, and rose again." Thank you Mom, Dad,

Melody, Nadia, Dean, and David foi never giving up on me and always believing in me. To Sarah and Hollie, Nancy and Mary Edith, and the team, you are and my

my closest friends

inspiration. To Scott, For Always in All Ways.

Taylor Lake Village, TX Environmental Engineering

John Paul Wagemann Jr Ways Lakewood, WA Aeronautical Engineering

Fab Five.. .its been real; 1 tried

God, thanks for always being here

Charles Brandon Toth

ChuckeeTee

proving that Tejas boys can play

with me, even when I wasn't with

polo after all. Phi-K-S fellas.. .neighbors live on. As for those of you still here, keep the end in sight and enjoy this place. These are your college days so make era your college days. As for those who thought I wasn't the military type.. .you're right but the military is about to change!

you. Mom and Dad, thanks for

some

Ryan Michael VanVeelen

V’vieet

Swartz Creek, MI

Operations Research “The fastest way to succeed is to look as if

you're playing by somebody

elses rules, while quietly playing by your own." Fits me, huh. To my

family, you got me through things when I never thought that I could. It was your faith in me that gave me

faith in myself. Flern, Vince, Hollie, Mac...you guys made this place

bearable. Without you, I never

; would have made it.

everything you've always done for me. The only reason I made it through this place is because of your love and upbringing. (Good)Fellas, good times", thanks for all of them and don't even think they're over. I never

would have been cultured

without you guys. See yah

Cor\-' Lyman Aldean

Craig Allen Anders Oceanside, NY Management Without family I wouldn't have

gotten to this place. Without friends I wouldn't have gotten through this

place, knowing they were as miserable as me kept me going. That and Haydes enormous melon, Gappy and Bergers big lips, Agnews grotesquely long arms and THE MACHINE'S dirt naps. LAX, You guys rule and are by far the TUFFEST dudes here, you all made it worth it. Pals-24. I'm Done!! !

Tobin Robert Allen

Carmen Marie Andrews

Mich a

Andi, Charmin,

Cedar Hill, TX

Carmen SanDiego

Civil Engineering Fo God be the glory, lean truly say that these years have been the best time of my life.

Thank you mom, dad and friends 1

couldn't have done anything without

you. If there is one thing 1 learned here it is that life is about friends and family

ind if you remember that you will

dways enjoy it and never regret it.

Elmira, NY

Biology I would like to offer thanks to God

for being at my side every step of the way. The Academy was probably

my greatest accomplishment: getting in was a

challenge, staying in was an graduating was

act of God, and

worth it all. For all those at USAFA: Never forget where you come from, where you are, or where you are

going. Your opportunities are endless! Let Go, Let God!!

(

amtinc M Avo

Angela Marie Feldmann

San Jose, CA

Mom

Behavioral Science

Lakeside Park, KY

Counseling and Leadership

Biology

And this too shall pass. Thank you

I have dreamed and I have lived: I

everyone who made a positive

prefer to live. Thanks and praise to God, who gives me strength and blesses me. Thanks to my family

influence on me. God bless '01.

for your love and support. Raul, you are my true companion. To my Wolfpack Family, the Choir,

Shadows, and friends: thank you for the great times and memories...

"Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

Timmothy N. Bonnes

Matthew Phillip Hall

Bones

MasCoutah, IL

Thompson Falls, MT

Mechanical Engineering

(Math) I want to say thank you to mom,

dad, and mike for all their support

...we also

and understanding over the past

because we know that suffering

four years, I couldn't have done it

rejoice in our sufferings,

produces perseverance; perseverhope

without you. Camille, thank you for

ance, character; and character,

all your love and support, I can't wait for the rest of our lives. Good luck

(Rom 5:3-4). Mom and Dad, you

Class of 01, hope to see you around.

you the most-I love you. I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for leading me

were

there for me when I needed

through the toughest times and giving me great friends. I can't thank you all enough for what you've done for me. Life is great! Benjamin Franklin Brown

Christopher L. Jessop

Browner, Corn

Col.

Las Vegas, NV Management

Vacaville, CA

The last four years have comprised

Parents, Theresa, I wouldn't be here

the best and worst times of my life.

without you. Scotty, thick and thin

Dad, Mom, and Andy, thank you for

we made it

your support and understanding throughout this experience. Without

I become half the man you are I'll do

you I would not have made it. Thanks to all of my friends for the

good times and the laughs. "Brotherhoods our rule we cannot bend!'

Psychology

alright, Grandma, the strongest woman I know.

Annapolis, MD Astronaut!cal Engineering

Jos, thanks for

pulling me through the early years Barry, don't sit there... I was recruited as boy to play football, I'm leaving as a man ready to fly.

Michael Richard Cline

together bro. Grandpa, If

Brothers forever.

Kyle Foster Kimberlin Stoof Omaha, NE

(Math)

Civil Engineering

The experience of a lifetime is finally ending. Thanks everyone in 2001 for making it all worth it. [We] will soar on wings like eagles; [we] will run and not grow weary, [we] will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31. Rage

God, the Son shine as the crown of life, as the lamp unto my feet.

Bulls, and be weary of what lurks

perseverance, devotion and stoof.. For those numerous prayers for this

in the shadows! I'll see you in the

skies!

1 see the route I've ran, and thrive

for one 1 will soon meet... For "few are chosen" to serve their

country... grins

I embrace my friends for their

silver boy; My dedication of a

lifetime to my Parents and Family 1 love.

John 14:1

Michaei Sttitt i aidian

James Russell No\ ak |r. |

Katy, TX

JJMM/, jirnborino, T.B.B.

Biochemistry

Reno, XV

Management (Spanish) To all my friends, thanks for the memories and please don't be

strangers in the future.

I would like to thank my Mom, Dad,

Scott, and Larry for your endless

To THE team, I must say that in

support throughout all of my ordeals

many ways you kept me here and

here at the academy. Thanks for

happy when things were tough. To my parents and sister, thank you

for all the support and interest you showed in my life here at the

Academy. Blue Skies, PTWOB #161

Barry Lynnfield Mattson Yamhill, OR

helping me keep focused on what really matters. Grandpa, your memory will always be alive and well within my heart, inspiring me to J be a better person. Thanks for being you. Thanks to God, too, for giving me all of these special people. Dylan Michael Quinn DQ. Verbal, Machine

Farmingville, NY

Biology

Economics To God be the glory! Thanks Mom,

Dad, Brothers, Visa, you got me

"Ever since I started here, every

through!. To the retards I call friends, I love all you fat kids and

single day of my life has been worse than the day before it!' The words

troublemakers...and remember,

THANK YOU just don't do justice to

admit nothing, deny everything, and

all those who helped me through

always counter accuse. Iceman special. Altitude into airspeed. U don't know me money. Dunsky! If I kicked your stereo... Are you yoking

this place. To my family-1 now have

me? 4 words. You WON'T...

closest of friends!

better idea of how much you care.

Lisa- some things are worth the wait. Lax- for the best of times with the

Dripdrip. T2K. Waterworld. 67mph. Ohh derryago. OK, peace out.

Tracy Ann Nettleblad Trackey Longmont, CO Aeronautical Engineering (Math) These four years have certainly

flown by!STOOGES, you are the best (obviously!!) Aero parties and

smoothies, I'd do it all over with you! To the boys, you've made me laugh so much- a toast to

far-reaching friendships, and good times that will be cherished forever. Kelly, treasure your experiences here because this is a once in a lifetime

Jenna Anne Sharp Erwinna, PA

Management (Gennan)

Looking back on the time I've spent here I realize that I have so many fond memories of this place, and that the friendships I've made here are

priceless. I'll never forget all you Olers in 7 and from 32, nor could I

forget my girls. Liz, Erin, you both mean the world to me. And to ever

Mom, Dad, and Jeff, thanks for all your love and support.

chance,I wouldn't

trade a minute of it for the world! Elizabeth Churchill Newcomb Lizard

Cape Elizabeth, ME Management Dad, you are my hero. Jenna and Rach- my best times, my best friends.. .may you each always follow your heart. Hil- thanks for the

laughs, the loyalty. To all my wonderful friends in 7, 23, and 01-1 am so

lucky. Thank you- Mom for

your dedication and Sar- for your wisdom.

Owl, thank you for holding my hand even

when we are apart- My heart

belongs to you.

Phillip A. Smith Springer 1 Tampa, FL Legal Studies Thank you Dad, Mom, Tammy, Mark. Jason, Barry, John and Pat Malecki, Gen and Mrs Latiff, Dave and

Sharon Fallon. Without

your support far.

I would have never made it this

Thank you to all

my friends at

USAFA, 1 will never forget you. I want to die like

my grandfather

did, peacefully in his

sleep. Not screaming in terror like his passengers"

On towards ****Chief of

Staff ****

Charles Dav id Solomon

Erin Heather VanOosten

Chuck-D, Guns, Dime

Mattawan, MI

Eads, TN

Human Factors Engineering

Management How low the valleys, but how high

Thanks to everyone who has helped me

through this place, especially my

parents and my fiancee.

Without

your help, I surely would have failed.

the mountaintops. I discovered my

passions, I found existence of perfect friends, I stood in awe of breathtaking beauty, I overcame true

being there for me when I needed

incredible fears. For this, there is nothing 1 would trade. To my

"I do"! you the most; I love you To ALL of my friends, thank you

wonderful family thank you, I love you! To the Toxic Twins, never forget!

guys for all of the memories/laughs; you helped make this place tolerable

And to my God and Savior, this is

Elizabeth, thank you for always

and worthwhile.. .good luck and

only by Your forever amazing grace...Isaiah 40:31

keep in touch. Emma Anne Marie Stanley

Richard Aaron Webb

HendersonvUle, NC

Shamong, NJ Psycholog}'- (German)

Management Lord, I am truly thankful that you

1974 lessons, 1465 days, 90 demerits,

have blessed me with a wonderful

52 tours, 6 months restriction, 4 great

family. Momma, I will never forget

buds: Sam, J.R, Tv & Hooch, 2

how you came to every single cross

"Brothers’', who came before and

country and track meet I had in Lligh

shared their dreams, 1 beautiful

School, that meant so much to me. Dad, thank you for all of the advice, pep talks, and for introducing me to

woman, who "made"

"The Man in the Arena." To all of

those who supported me along the

journey, we did it!

Ring Dance, 1 Mentor, who helped me become the person I want to be, 1 Mother, who allowed me to live my lifefe dream, 1 Best friend/brother, who so honored me

by choosing this path,

0 Regrets.

Jeffrey M. Ulmer Bell oo

Naples NY English "Look around and choose your own

ground. Long you live and high you fly, And smiles youTl give and tears you'll cry, And all you touch and all you see, Is all your life will ever be. -Pink Floyd

Jim-To the Jeff and Jim Show

Mogli-Thanks for sharing the pain The Crew-Thanks for the sore jaw

Gunner-See you in Arizona... See you at the end my friends.

-Belloo

■

Erin Elizabeth Bjerke

Justin Brumley

Eagan, MN

Brums

Material Science

Collinsville, OK

Management Thank you Dad, Mom, Eric, and

step of the way. Prince William I

My Grandmother gave me this and told me to "keep my eyes up": You can triumph and come to skill,

will love you always always.

You can be great if you only will.

Danny. You let me chase after my dream and supported me every

Courage must come from the soul within, The man must triumph the will to win God has

equipped you

for life but He, Lets

you decide

what you want to be. .Thank you to my family for your prayers, your love, and support. ..

Michael Joseph Blume Blum age

Timothy J. Cook Cookie

South Bend, IN

Globe, AZ

Military History

Operations Research (Computer

['hanks to all the people who helped ne

make it through this place. See

/ou on the outside.

Science)

So there I was,

evading through

another swamp in Saylor Park. 1 w at point, clearing the path of dead

Aspen saplings for a dead silent passage.

Suddenly, i was hit. Thai

Aspen jumped out from under mv foot and landed a direct hit inside

right nostril, I retaliated fiercely by jerking my head away, breaking

the branch off inside. 1 emerged victorious and still undetected.

Dickinson, TX Environmental Engineering

Sexual Dynamo, Danaldo, The Big DON Ft. Worth, TX

Thanks to my strongest supporters

Biology

along the way; especially my I did it. I graduated from USAFA. It

parents and brothers. Also, thanks

tough, mentally and physically. It made my head hurt. It just plain sucked, but I am glad I did it and

memories that 1 will undoubtedly

now I can go make millions of dollars

the Mach and staff, thanks for

in the "real world." I could not have

everything and always being there

made it through without help from

for each other. Thanks also to the

my family and friends. Thank you for everything and for taking all the

wanna

was

for the lasting friendships and leave from here with. To all from

be squids of 99', we showed

USNA how things really are.

crap I dished out.

Jeremy Shawn Ferguson

Ferg Dothan, AL

Jonathan Levi Kleve Holyoke, CO !

Astronautical Engineering

Environmental Engineering "Life moves pretty fast..." Thanks

Being here for 4 years has been like a

to the folks in the CCC for

nightmare I can't wake from, but there were friends who helped me

science. The old-school Ratz and

reminding me itfe not all rocket

make it. Erin, what can I say, you are the only reason I stayed. The best is

all the folks in Eight made living at

yet to be. Bill, for all the coffee and

thanks, though, go to -BQ, my family, and the Big Guy Upstairs for everything. Remember, the

drinking binges, you kept me sane. Stephen, son we made it through this place, and I couldn't have done it without you. FTS

the office bearable. Greatest

glass is neither half empty nor half full. It is twice as large as it needs to be.

Joshua Stephen Foxwell

Robert Martin Krueger

Fox

Bob-O, Kruegs, Freddy

Tallahassee, FL

Evans, CO

History

Electrical Engineering (Math)

Thanks Mom, Dad, Jeremiah, David and Drew for all you support. To all

Through Christ, all things are possible. Lord, thanks for walking

my friends, thanks for the memories,

with me. Mom and Dad, thanks for

Mexico, Holiday Inns, pointing to

the foundation you helped build.

places, a giant penguin and a rioting yellowhead, and finally being sworn off by everyone we meet. You're the

Dawn, Raenee, Michelle, and

greatest. To the dwarf: you got one more year, good luck, you'll need it. Well, so there I was right...

( \

Brandie, thank you for your love and Thanks to my friends and relatives for the encouraging words care.

and support.

Roger and Joan, thank

you for welcoming me into your home. I have much love for all of

you. Lord, letfe continue the journey. Rashad Howard

Enshallah

Jonathan Siu Yun Ma Jonma, Mex

Fort Smith, AK

Aiea, HI

English

Civil Engineering

The most famous man you never

Thanks to my family and friends

knew moves on to Bigger and better

back home for your love and

things. I give my love to the Bigger

during these past few years—you

Click, the BBC, my three partners in

guys are awesome. To my friends here, especially those I've drummed and partied with: Its been a

crime, and all those trying to be a

catalyst for change in this community J & A, well implement movie night forever!! and others.

"Thus, while the tangible has

quite

ride; thanks for making it fun and worthwhile. I'll see you on the side.

advantages, It is the intangible that inakes it useful!'

support

2 Timothy 4:7

flip

Amy Arendena Rin gwald

Carl Anton Metiers

TMet

Iola, KS

Mansfield, TX

Management

Behavioral Science To all my Boyz in the '01, keep Livin'

La Vita Loca.

Why? B-cuz U Can,

My greatest thanks go to God, my family, and my friends. I love you all so much.

Mom, Dad, Travis, and

and that means alot!!! Remember,

Tyler, thanks for your tremendous

ain't no future in yo frontin'. Leave it

amounts of love and support. To Kat

up to me you brow the rest. It§ been some great times here, but the

tears, late nights, date nights, class

best time is cornin'—us bouncin. If

you're

Bailer, keep ballin', if you're

pimp, keep pimpin'. Whatever it is— you do what you do!!! Arrive

and Seher, thanks for all the laughs,

trips, mountain trips, shopping sprees, memories, and most of all, for your friendship. To everyone else, I never had so much fun. See ya....

DerciH!

Xavier Rivera

Andrew John Mitchell

Pours, Mitch

Xav

Venice, FL

Bear, DE

Management

Foreign Area Studies (Spanish)

Mom, Dad, Jay and all my other

family, thank you for your unconditional love and support! You are the

Thank you mom and dad for

drive behind all that I do. To the

supporting me all the way through. I thank God for getting me through

hardest working group I've ever been around, OKS forever and keep

made it through and all the Eagles,

the traditions alive. To all nry boys, "My friends look out for me like family". "The means we use must be

my good friends, Aaron, Ryan, and Mags, Til see you on the flip side.

this mess. To all the T-Birds who we made it

together. Finally to all of

as pure as the ends we seek-MLK".

Let§ do this...

Dennis Andrew Nita

Matthew Paul Ross

Nito

Lithonia, GA

Lansing, IL Physics (Math)

Computer Science (Math) The bureaucratic mentality is the

Thank you Dad, Mom, Greg, Lori and Grandma. Without your support

only constant in the universe. —Gene Roddenberry

and love it would have been a tough 4 years. My family started in

The only currency in this bankrupt

24.. .ended in 8. I will never forget

world is what we share with others

this place.. .good and bad. Ed where

when we're uncool.

you? You've been my inspiration best diving here. USAFA SCUBA in Colorado. I will never forget any of you. You have helped me become the person I am. Never Lose Hope. are

William Ware Phillips

Ryan Anthony Sagastume

Will, Bill, Liam, Billiam

Tyler, TX Computer Science Praise God for his grace and mercy! I could thank lots of specific people for

helping me out, but they have only been his instruments in helping me

accomplish this. Mike, Danae, Mom, Dad, Dana, Debbie, and Frank: I can never

express the encouragement

you all have been to me. I will love you all, always.

'Christ is not valued at all, unless he be valued above all?

St. Augustine

iMatthew Louis Tuzel

Christopher Vaught Smith Smith/

Tuz

Gallipolis, OH Civil Engineering

Colorado Springs, CO

Military History (Chinese)

Finally! Thank you Lord, Mom, Dad, Kelli, Rob, Jame, Big Nance, Uncle

Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, and

Jimmy, sponsor families, and

Thanks to those who went before:

everyone else from back home that

Tray, Tosh, and Matt. Grimm,

prayed for me to make it. This is only the beginning. To all of the

Ballgame, Chris, I'll never forget your friendship. To the Eagles, we made

Fellas: You all made it worth it, I'll

it through all of the bad times and

forget you. Fidelitas nos conligat. "Its a great place to be

good times. I can't wait for whats

from, but not necessarily a great

always come back to the Air Force Academy.

never

place to be:"

ahead, but in my memory I will

Ryan Christopher Wood

John Tarczewski Eduard Michael Rybn

Marc, who were always there for me.

..a.

Philadelphia, PA

Mission Viejo, CA

Environmental Engineerhy

Political Science

"We slay all suckas who perpetrate

Hooray for the 6 year plan. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Randy, Tawnya, Kelly, and Nancy for your love and

and lay down law from state to

support. I love you all. The

state!' Run-D.M.C.

amazing friends met here are what made the Academy survivable, even enjoyable. Life is good. Russia. 1999. Ether 12:27.

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Tony Andrade de la torre

William Delta Daggett

Niceville, FL

Dag

Human Factors

Fra zee, MN

Legal Studies Alright. Here it goes. First, thank you God for helping me through my rough times. Thanks dad for your wisdom, mom for your love and

Thanks to everyone for helping a

dumb old cop make it through this

place. The scenic tour was tough,

encouragement, and yes, my sisters

but at least it didn't make me bitter,

for their prayers and small talk. To

sarcastic, or cynical. Jeremy, save me

my friends, thanks for making this place a little easier. Its been crazy.

some coffee.

Brad, remember little

don't forget to say Hi.

people like me when you run the world. HC Baby, Take off hoser. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." -2 Timothy 4:7

Kiwedin Douglas Cornell

Kristi Robin Delcour

Hey, if anybody sees me out there,

Weed

Peanut Head

Willi am ston, MI

Auburn, CA

Human Factors Engineering

Social Science

Elmo, Fatty, Coos, Nate, and especially all the Wool Pullers thanks

has been

Its been a hard and

long road but it rewarding. Some shout

for the best of times. You'll are my brothers and I owe you everything

outs:

for leaving this place with great

Vikes, everyone. I will always remember the good times

memories. Jenny thanks for the

chats. Coglanfe Law "I don't care how

liberated society becomes you will ways be judged on the amount of alcohol you can consume and women will be impressed whether hey like it or not". j1

Thanx God, Mom, Dad, Bro.

Gym Bums, Room-Dogz, 39 Bizzos, spent with

ya'U. Trips to Vegas, Breck, Cali, NY. Mike lov u. Couldn't have made it w/o the lov and support. LBs rock the house, TUFFF! Del-Tardo

stay juice anyone? Drink Slrupees with a KICK!

Makia Boyer Epie

RvanAllenHmUan^

Mok-i/a Cedar Hill, TX

Ry Rhino Peachtree City, GA

Management

Mechanical Engineering

I would like to thank God for giving

To my family: Thanks for all your

strength and fortitude it took to make through the last 4 years. Mom, Pop, Suki, Steve, and Alice

love and support. I couldn't have successfully navigated this challenge

me the

thank you. F5

you guys are the

V22SSC

without you. I love you so much.

Vikings: You guys RULE. Its been a

best. To all the studs in Viking 9 and

blast. To the PTC crew: life been a

the old school Mighty Machers game

long journey, and now it's time go our

over, we win.

own

ways. I love you guys like brothers and always will. To all we

leave behind:

Keep you heads up

and press on.

John Peter Gately

Dustin Robert Ireland

VVallkill, NY

1 rish

Foreign Area Studies

Farmington, ME Biology

Benjamin Mark Gensic

Nathan Thomas Keethler

Sktppy Fort Wayne, IN Civil Engineering

Colorado Springs, CO

Operations Research (Math) "Looks like you’ve been missing a lot *

Mom, Dad, Sam, Paul, and Matt-

of work lately, Peterf

thank you for everything. 1 can't tell

wouldn't say I've been "missing" it

you enough how important you guys have been to me. Jake and Ben D,

Bob." You Tiggers and Preppies....so

you're the best friends anyone could ask for. Thank you for everything, Dave, Cus, Jeremy, Slick, Nads,

(Sir, Youngpeter is missing). OG, Shaft, Schneidog, Weed, Sam, JR

Brock, Erin, Paul, vauIters and all the tracksters-thanks & I wish you the best.

Well, I

many stories that keep me smiling

Stacy and Bates... we’re forever friends and we partied like rock stars. Mom, Dad, Ben, Saundra.,.1

love you guys, thanks for helping me

keep focused. Hey, no more fall semesters!!

Peter Ronald Grossenbach

Phoenix, AZ

Physics (Math/Spanish)

Christopher David Ketterer A Fatty Pittsburgh, PA Electrical Engineering (Math)

Thanks Mom, Dad, Carol, and

Charlie for being there when I

I'd like to thank God, my parents,

needed you and for teaching me

and my family for being

when I didn't want it. You inspired me to make the most of

and always being there when 1 was

these years. Dan, my best friend, thanks. Matt, thanks for keeping me

without you. Thanks to my dirty-

young. Brian, thanks for your friendship. Thanks to the Lavins.

fun. You're the most loyal bunch at

even

supportive

down. I couldn't have made it friends from 11 who made this this institution and I love

place

with me through hard times now

you all. It will be a privilege to serve with you and remember, ‘Honor without

and for eternity.

loyalty is not honor"

Thanks most of all to God, for being

Richard Wells Littlefield III

Nathan L\ nn O

)ick

Morton, IL Political Science

Simons Island, GA

..egal Studies To my parents and sister: thank you :or the

Thank you Mom, Dad, and Tracy for

the inspiration you have given me to

be who I am today. Through your

strength of your support,

love I have been given every

four love you have helped me

hrough my toughest moments. To ill the boys—Benny, Gerf, K, Barth, Tellez, Helix, and the boys on the iccer team: You guys are family to Thank you for your support and ‘or opening my eyes to the meaning

Tie.

opportunity and support to succeed in life. I love you and thank you for

everything you have provided me. To all my friends, I will never forget the crazy times and laughter we have shared the past four years. Tire

)f life. Our time here is finally over,

memories and friendships will last a

row our dreams

lifetime!

begin.

Karl Heinrich Recksiek

leremy Charles Meartz Snohomish, WA Civil Engineering

Layton, UT Civil Engineering

I would like to thank my family, especially mom and dad, for all of

your prayers, love, and support. Elliot, Joe, Dave, Ben, and all my other friends, you guys have made it

Wow, after taking the six-year plan here at the Academy, I'm definitely

happy to graduate! This has been a wonderful experience overall due to the wonderful friends I've made and

all worth it, thanks for making life fu

the good experiences that we've

spite of everything. Most of all, thanks to God for the many blessings and opportunities that He has given

had. I'm very grateful to my family for their support and love. I most of

me...

Isaiah 40:31

fames Mixon

Mix, Mix-Dawg

Operations Research

all thank God for his love and

guidance as well as the many blessings in my life.

Reina Michele Smith

Prairie Dog

4 %

Dickinson, ND

Management Interesting place... USAFA...

hopefully in 20 years I'll think differently. Tom, Barry, Ashley, Lou, Dan-the-Man, Dan, Zack, Rich,

These were the longest 5 years of my life and I never thought I would make it. Now that it is over.. .I’m

Jeremy, Dag, Clym-Dawg, Wells You guys nrade this place bearable, -

,t's the bonds vve make that give us

strength. To all the IPs, keep doing your thing, its the best deal here! Elisabeth, good luck, I wish things

turned out differently.

Andrew David Oiland

glad. I can't wait to get outta here. Jeff, you have been the strength and support that l needed.

I love you.

To my family, thanks for

being my knowing there was someone who thought I was fan club. It was great

better than average. Jeremiah 29:11.

Seattle, WA

Cody Douglas Stiverson Stivy

Management

Denver, CO

Those voices soared higher than

anybody in a gray place dares to

Geography

dream. It was as if some beautiful

Beware the grease mud for therein lies the skid demon"—Honda Motor

Mrd had flapped into our drab little

Company

cage and made these walls dissolve

uvayf I can't say that I was happy here, only happy to leave. Thanks )K, DBB, CP, Cracker, and all the fellas who made it bearable. Dad, an...1 know you'll always be with 1C.

Thanks Hide and especially Ma

/ou're the greatest.

Jeremv David Wimer

Kristen Donnelle Thompson

Thomps

Medford, OR Aeronautical Engineering

Anaheim Hills, CA

Biology

(Math)

Well.. .it has been a rough four years

and I couldn't have made it without the love and support of my family,

friends, and my trust in the Lord. Birds, my XC girls, and Kari-I thank you for the great memories. You guys made it worthwhile and I Love You All! ItS because of you, I can look back on this place and smile.

Thank you Lord for giving me

strength. Thanks to Mom, Al, Dad, Joann, Bruce, and Patti for your constant love and support. To the former Rads and the Cowboys crew -

always a good time. Keep a good

attitude and don't forget what really matters. And whatever you do, do it

heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." Col 3:23. I got my moneys worth.

Casey Young Woods

Glendon Connor Whelan Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Eden, UT

Military History

Human Factors Engineering

To my’ parents: Without you

To say I enjoyed every minute would

have never made it here or survived,

be an exaggeration; but I say with

I owe this to y-’ou both. Vikes: You

truthfulness, I love the friends and

have made these last two years a

you all. Finally, to all those I love: Thank you for the support and

experiences I gained. Thanks to my family; especially my Mom and Dad. To the 'Dawgs and Vikes, thanks for the memories. Jay, your strength

confidence you have given me,

carried me every step of the way; I

blast, I'm better for having known

will never forget you. "Savor life, the

words cannot express what you mean to me.

Blue Eyes

"I did it my way?

Old

victory is sweet from one warrior to another" JFT.

Jordan Sean Collins P-School, The Dude, Cordau Jollins Burke, VA

Management Thank God for blessing me w/family & friends, through you they've gotten me through this place. Mom, Dad, Eirin, Jeff, Grandpa, thanks for the love & support.

Maj.Scott:Thanks for everything! Goose, Commander, Roach,

Greer,Grover,Cos, E-Dawg, Beaver thanks for the extra

friendship &

support. Wolfpack family & Tigers '01:we made the best of it!

Everyone

else:thanks for the memories!

Camden Jefferson Buell

Kevin Marshal Crofton

Caw

Sac

Mountain View, CA

Peachtree City, GA Computer Science

Foreign Area Studies (Spanish) Mom, Mike, Dad, I wouldn't be where I'm now without you. Thank you. Erin, Katie, Alex, you made my breaks so meaningful. I love you all. fulia, I'm glad we met and were able to go

through this place together. I

kwe you and always will. Abe

A la

cama! Knobby, Bogo, Berglund thanks for making this joyride possible. To my buddies in Ten Cadet Squadron Ten Tiger Ten Form -

Fen.

It is over! Thanks to God,

Mom, Dad, Michael, Mary’, and all of my friends for helping me

through the trials of the last 4 years. It hasn't been the easiest time of my life, but with

your

support it has been the best. "I can

finally say that this has all been wonderful but now I'm on

(Phish)

my way

Abraham Hanford Cuddeback

Hansford T. Johnson East Lansing, MI Foreign Area Studies (French)

Joshua Star Friebel Freehs

Kona, HI

Management

Excuse me while I kiss the sky.

To my buds, you guys are what made this place great. I couldn't

-Jimi

have done it...and wouldn't have

wanted to do it...without you all.

Bro, we made it! Mom you're the best. Dad, thanks for always

believing in me. Lord, thank you for blessing me with so much and always protecting me. PTWOBs, Blue Skies forever. PTWOB #178

Kevin James Davis

Andrea Seher Gamer

Spazz

Roseburg, OR Management

Shaw, SC

Operations Research Mom and Dad thanks for your love

Only through Godfe grace and mercy I've made it. Thanks to my family for

and support. ZRFC and the rest of

your love, support, and prayers. To

my boys, thanks for getting me through here and making this place

my Hunjy, the most incredible person I've ever met, you make me

as much fun as it could be made.

cadet at large.

happy. I love you and I will always be Your Girl. To Kat and Amy thanks for being the most wonderful friends in the world! Lady Ruggers

Later K. Davis

its been too much fun. Take care. I'll

Always remember it is a far better day to lose a Rugby game then be a

miss you!

Robb Bradley Fiechtner

Kylene Louise Grove Grover, Ky Missoula, MT Behavioral Science Human Factors

Engineering My constants, GOD and family. Appreciation and love for my roomie Ang, my twin Jamie, Lindsay; all my fatty teammates, my footballers 5, 44; to OPSAF, the training room, girls' night out. To all my boys and Vixens of the Valley for carrying me through. To Berenguer, Baxter, Buckley, Ehasz and Wolfpack for teaching me the tools and Tiger Ten for letting me practice. John 15:13. John Drevvry Foy, IV JD Mobile, AL Mechanical Engineering

Jason P. Houston HOUSE

Denver, CO Behavioral Sciences

(Math) Thank you to my family, friends,

SHINE! I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Thank

you Mom and Dad for your love and support; I could never have done it

without you.

Brandy and Mitchell,

you are the greatest brother and

sister anyone could ever have.

Grandmother and Mimi, I appreciate your love, prayers, and support. 1 love you all. To my Friends in Christ

and love of my life

Shannon. Without your support and guid...

ance, 1 would not be where I am

today. Steve, thanks for showing Academy had to offer, and helping me keep my eye on the big picture. Finally, to the friends 1 have made, thank you for helping my through, and I look forward to

me what the

our future endeavors.

Richard Lyle Huth

Cara Deane McBrayer

Rick

Federal Way, WA

Marquette, MI Aeronautical Engineering (Math)

Behavioral Science

This is to the good times and the bad

dmes, to the people who loved me md the people who hated me, to the

Counseling and Human Develop ment (Spanish)

My mother gave me song. My sister gave me laughter. My father gave me life. It is this foundation that has

decisions I made and the ones that I

gotten me here and molded me.

did not, to the successes and the

thank God for the lessons learned,

failures. I regret nothing for it has

for the people who have taught me

made me who I am. -NWS

pain and love. I dedicate this to ar angel I once knew, smiling in clouds pray. "Without struggle there is no progress!' This I know. Go in Beauty'.

Ryan Joseph Kohler Kohl-hauss Ramstein, Germany

Douglas Paul McHam Granbury, TX Astronautical Engineering

Foreign Area Studies (Spanish)

Shoot for the moon.

Now that I'm through with college I

guess I'll have to settle down and get respectable. If you had no fun at this place that means you never partied with me and are therefore a geek. Thanks to mom and dad and everyone else who helped me to get out of or into trouble. You candykids enjoy the kitty, take all your

vitamans, and drink till shes pretty. Later. PLUR. Matthew Thomas Lund

Andre Mohammed

Ephriam, UT Foreign Area Studies (Spanish)

Mo, Moha, Ronin Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies MDOS

Mom and Dad, thanks for always believing in me. Thanks to Dustin

Praise be to GOD!! Thanks to the

and Mckay, you were great room-

Miltons for making my life here more

mates and awesome friends.

Sharlae, you turned a miserable situation into the best times of my life. Te iubesc din toata inima. For all the RMs graduating with me, it§ been awesome! Ride hard, Matthew'.

bearable. To the 14 killer cobras left in my class and to the those that we lost on our journey. To Erica, Reuben

and Wendel, thanks for the

good daddy, 1 hope your proud of me. Finally, congrats times. To mummy and

to me and

may God bless you all. Go easy, I gone!

Annahita Marie Marefat

Lexington, KY

Biology (Spanish) Though it wasn't always clear, now 1

McKay Ferguson Morgan Mickey Tokyo, Japan Civil Engineering (Japanese)

understand the reason why I came

The Six-Year

to the Academy.

awhile, but to all my fellow 99ers

It wasn't because of

the institution, but rather because of

the friends I have made here who have influenced my life forever. 2

Nephi 22:2 describes the wonderful change in my life. Now I know exactly what 1 want and where I want to be five years from now, in

preparation for eternity.

program has taken

and RMs out there, it has been worth it. I wouldn't do it all over

here at the Zoo, but I also wouldn't

give up what I have done. Thanks to all who have been a

part of my life here. Make the most of your career and just have fun! "Fear not to do Good..."

I {

Robert Edward Pern,- IV

Iven Michael Vian

Bobbo Nuts

Salem, OR

Bowling Green, MO

Engineering Mechanics

i Mis ton-'

Thank you Father God for your

Life is what happens to you while

that have made my time here worth

guiding light in this rewarding experience. From an innocent boyhood dream to commissioning day at the Air Force Academy, your Word has sustained me through all challenges. It says, "Trust in the Lord

it, God Bless you all. Concentrate.

with all your heart and lean not on

you're busy making other plans -J. Lennon. Morn, Dad, Moe, Meg, and Sonny, I love you and your love has carried me through. To my friends

your own understanding; in all your

ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight!' Proverbs 3 : 5 6 .' -

Christopher Key Roberts

Timothy Steven Wagner Wags

Prescott, WI Computer Science (Russian)

Manahawkin, NJ General Engineering

Most of all, I thank my mom and dad as well as my second set of

(French/Math)

parents,

Howard and Lynda. I've definitely

The program tonight is nothing new

been blessed by having such

You've seen this entertainment

people look after me. Big Sissy; you're the best. To all my friends, thanks for being there for me. We definitely had the time of our lives: Annapolis, Florida, Vegas baby Vegas, Estes, Boulder, Ocean

through and through

awesome

You've seen your birth your life your

death You may recall come of the rest

Did you have a good life when you died?

City, Tijuana, Malibu and of course..

Enough to base a movie on...?

Vandy.

Ehre 1st Loyalitat

Justin Craig Tolliver

Barry' Stephen Weaver

Louisville, KY Engineering Mechanics

Beaver

(French)

Management

Burkburnett, TX

"We call them weak, who are unable

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Beth, Ben,

to resist the

Becky, and to the rest of my family here in town, I could not have made

slightest chance love

might exists, and for that forsake it all. They're so hell bent on giving, walking a wire, convinced its not living if you stand outside the fire!' The Academy' is a trial by fire, but 1

it this far without you. I love you all,

your support and love has been awesome, you made my experience here all the better. Wolfpack friends,

made it and I know 1 earned it.

we'll always have each other. When

Thanks to those who have become a

life gets really dark don't forget God,

part of my life.

hes always there to pick you up when you fall.

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Brian Lawson Beekinan

Samuel Lee Carty

Bceker, Beeks Beek-dog

Troll

Dayton, OH

Abingdon, VA Legal Studies

Astronautical Engineering (Math)

"Henceforth I spread confident wings to space. I fear no barrier of crystal or of glass; I cleave the

What did I do at USAFA? Well, I

heavens and soar to the infinite.

made some good friends who

And while I rise from my own globe

endeavored to "take a blow when

to others and penetrate even further

possible. We even tried it out a few

pretty much had fun when possible and suffered through the rest. I

through the eternal field, that which

times in Mexico. Well kids, remem-

others saw from afar, I leave far

ber to "have fun" and take a

behind me?

of some

Giordano Bruno

Lord guard and guide the men who

fly. Wheels up. Burners full. Say goodbye.

picture scheming marmots for me... I have to go guard some bridges. Cheers.

Kevin James Jackson

Heather M. Furman

Wratt, Taps

Tito

LaPlata, MO Social Sciences

Tullahoma, TN Management (Math)

"The journey is long and hard, but

There are too many thanks for why I

worth every moment of pain.

made it through this place but I will

Carpe

Diem.

...To those who didn't make it, and to those who can no

longer stand by

us?

hit some of them. Thanks go out to God especially, my wonderful sister,

my family, my sponsors, the Cruz family Hurricane, Dirty and all my

boys. Remember this, A friend loves you all the time, and a brother helps in time of trouble." (Proverbs 17:17)

Thanks for being a brother and friend to me.

Michael Edward Gallagher

Andrew Phillip Judkins

Bull

Funkins

Albuquerque, NM Management

Boulder, CO

Thanks Mom, Dad, Nick, Grandma,

Thanks to God & my family for their

Grandpa, Biff and Sandi. Without

never

your love and support I wouldn't be the man 1 am today. To my Falcon

for picking me up on weekends.

Civil Engineering

brothers, well be brothers forever. To Wayne, Nate, Scott, Dave, Johnny Ball Game, Grimm, Chris, Burt, Fin,

ending support. Tim, thanks

Seher, you are my Hunjy forever! You have made my life complete and

wonderful. To the PTWOBs: Matt, Tex, Big Perm, Jiznosh, Ballgame,

and Hilde may your lives be filled with beer, woman and my stories.

Mastupid...you are the best, boogie

"Its not whether you get knocked

Priapizm on the YOM! "Life is fleeting, eat dessert early" Gregg

down, it§ whether you get up!

'till you bounce. EFSCD. Put

Vince Lombardi

Verser. Blue Skies! PTWOB#172

Thomas Enrique Gonzalez

Katherine Mee Ryung Kernan

Gonzo, Tommy Tuffnutz, The Cuban Missile, Hops, Oompa Palatka, FL

smokes, kraZy kate Beaver Dam, WI

Space Operations

Military History (Spanish) Even the sane have to be a little Thank you Jesus, Mom, Dad,

kraZy... and only the crazy can really

Anfernee and Ernie. I could not have

be sane. I thank GOD and my

done it without your help. Honor

family, for they are my rock to hold

Guard, you are the last real thing left

onto.

Academy-keep it that way. Wiggles, you all I will never forget. Rebels, it was great hanging with yall. To the many good friends I have made, thanks for being there, and thanks for partying with me. "The

easy, and 1 didn't like it, but I made it and I made the BEST of it! And so

at the

Its been a wild ride, it wasn't

dear friends, you just have to carry on, the dream is over"

Man In The Arena"

Holly Elizabeth Huston Batavia, 1L

Management Thanks to all my friends w

these four years what they were. And to all the BIRDS (including

honorary members too of course), I'll forget the times we've had

never

and memories we've shared. 1 look forward to many more to come...I love you gals and I'll never forget any of you!

Jason Lovell Kilpatrick

lennifer Melissa Levison

Dustin Eric Olson

Colorado Springs, CO Human Factors Engineering

D Dust,Dust\/ Bountiful, UT

and Systems Design

Management (Russian)

1 thank God for allowing me to

Thanks Mom, Monty, Michelle, Troy,

achieve my dreams. Mom, Dad you

friends, family; Nichols, Lintons, and

always will be my best friends. You have always been my strength, thank you. Boppie I will

especially Keeley. I couldn't have done it w'ithout you. For all the LDSers the 6 year plan is definitely

miss you. I love you guys.

the only way. "I know' that I am

are and

Heather.. .1 will never forget our

nothing; as to my strength I am

times here. "He who would learn to

w'eak; therefore, I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God,

fly must first learn to walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly

for in his strength I can do all things"

into flying" Nietzsche

Alma 26:12.

Jerimy David Maclellan

Shane William Owen

Columbus, OH

Cletus

Social Science

Jasper, AL Management

I could not have made it without my

friends and family. I guess you really get from

To my family who I am eternally

never know how much you

indebted to for all their love and

this place till you leave, but I will

lessons To Anna Kate, the Love of

always remember the fun and friends. Nothing is ever more important then relaxing and having fun. I hope I can remember that in 5

my life, w'ho means more than she'll To Nich, for not only

ever know.

being a best friend, but a role model. ZRFC, pump left, go right. And

years. Last, to my heroes in life, Unde P and Grandpa 2 men 1 can

finally, to all The Boys. I never

only hope to someday be like.

everyone of you. Ol' Times there are

would have made it without not forgotten.

Matthew' Joachim Mihalick

Jew

Virginia Beach, VA

Alan Joseph Partridge

Civil Engineering

.....

Vancouver, WA Astronautical Engineering

(Math)

Mom, Dad, Becca, and Chris: 1 could not have done it without your love

and support. I ow e everything to r

you and someday I will make good on it!

Many thanks to God, to Mom, Dad, Daniel, Gayle and the rest of the fam, to Rob and Marie for sharing their home with me, and to the

guys,

especially Westby, Dev, Paul, KP, Tito, Sam, Finch, Will, Ryan, Matt J, Jimmy, Flem, Chappy, and naturally Jack, Jim, and Morgan. Best of times and worst of times, huh? Have fun out there and don't let the man

get

you down.

Matthew Bridger Obenchain

Eric John Rivero

Grand Rapids, MI

Avondale, AZ

Engineering Mechanics (Math)

Environmental Engineering

"There has never yet been a person in our history who led a life of ease

whose name is worth remembering" Theodore Roosevelt. Dad, Mom, and Jenny, I couldn't have done this -

without you. Your support helped I can't say thanks

me persevere.

enough. I love you! All-Stars and Rebs, thanks for helping me keep tl iis place in perspective. To the fellas, thanks for the good times! lames 1:2-5

Mom, Dad, Ray Jacki, family, friends, fellow Fighters and Rebels thank

all for your

you

friendship and support.

Thank you Lord

forgetting me

through this! "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock in whom I take

refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold" -

Psalm 18:2

Devin Christopher Ryan

Michael Alan Thompson

Madison, SD Economics

GOD, FAMILY, & FRIENDS THANKS. Drew, Steve, Erich,

Tommy, Nancy, Wiggles. I couldn't have done it without you all. This

place was all about having fun & we sure did a good job of it. Road Trips. Eglin (can we hitch hike back?). S,Padre. Canada. Vegas. But take time to be serious too. No really I mean it.

OK then one more round to

good times!

Geoffrey Michael Steeves

Nathanael Bryan Tolle

G-Ofi Gerf, Gerth

Nate Dogg, Nat or aid, T

Boise, ID Economics (Japanese)

Pompano Beach, FL Military History (Russian)

Wasn't so bad. Thanks family for

"I have finished the work which

getting me here, and to all my

thou have gavest me to do." To my

friends who made this world a bit

family you can never know how

smaller place

the smaller the better.

much your love and prayers carried

through every day. I owe you

I'll see ya around. "With half-damp

eyes I stared to the room

more than I could offer.

Where my friends and I spent many

friends, "we band of brothers", the

afternoon,

Where we together weathered many a storm,

Laughin' and singin' till the early hours of the mom"—Bob Dylan Paul Bertram Strom

Paris, TX

Legal Studies To my family, thank you very much. 1

love you all. Kelly, you helped me get through this place, I miss you very' much. To all my buddies, I think you

know what you've meant to me. Thank you God.

To my

times you gave me I won't soon

forget. This is only' the end of the beginning boys. Deus Nobis Quis Contra. Soli Deo Gloria.

©nu> Shaylor Billings Wings

Call 1/

Fallbrook, CA

Gibsonia, PA

Physics (Math)

Christopher Michael Callahan

Engineering Sciences Nf

(Structures) What an amazing four years. Thanks go to the physics clan for support through the 50 percent means, the late nights, and all the fun. To the

I, being of sick mind and great body, want to thank everyone who has made this the experience it has been. Can you believe I did this to

vball team who were always a family to me... always remember revolving-door/van- cramming. To the family... To Oz, thanks for your

my hair? Anyway, its been real and 1 would not change a In

wisdom, and humor... and to SM,

it all to do over

thanks for always being a pollyanna

I'd just get myself drunk and I'd

and filling my world with sunshine ...yours forever.. -S-

Scott Randolph Bradley

Colorado Springs, CO Civil Engineering

the words of

single thing. Jimmy Buffett, "If I had again

jump right back in" [Landfall]

Joseph Adam Ditlow /AD Boulder, CO History

Heavenly Father, thank you for your guidance and direction. I thank you for [ills loving, patient heart and the lifetime we have before us and for the most treasured family any boy

I want to thank,

Mom, Pop, UB, Brooke, the Valhalla boys and

girb Tommy, Dusty, and the guys in Di Dozen. I

originally came here wit!

could have been blessed with. I do

the notion I was

not know the trials that lie ahead but

view mirror off.

I trust in your word "that the testing of my faith develops perseverance?

going to rip my rt

Now, I think 1 11 j miss direct it so I can look at beautiful bride as we

depart from the south gate. Finally "To those e us and those like us.

Lucia Garcia

Geoffrey William Eaton East Orange, NJ Geography

Elizabeth, NJ

1 would like to thank my family for

Welcome to Lucys world where

all of their support. It has meant

inspections don't matter and probbies have more fun!

Social Sciences

very much to me. I would also like to thank my friends for the good times we have shared.

You all made

this experience worthwhile.

Thank you God, who has handed me

everything I've asked for; my folks and sponsors that traveled the long road with me; friends who will always remain in my heart; and Anita... thanks for not letting me be a

single. More importantly thank you

to everyone who had faith in me

when I didn't.

William Grant Echols

Giuseppe Enrico Giadone

Fatty Carmel, IN

Joe

(it,y

Hartford, CT

Mechanical Engineering

Basic Science

(Math)

(Computer Science)

Thank you Mom, Dad, Colin, and

Herds to the longest and most

Ashley for all of your endless love, support, and wisdom throughout the

memorable four years of my life.

past four years.

I couldn't have

made it without you! To all the great friends I've made here, our memo-

Many thanks to my family and their undying support. To the friends that I have met here, you have made it all worth the while, I hope to see you

all out there in the real world. Ciao.

ries and friendships will never be

You guys are the best.

forgotten. "Theres just too much to see waiting in front of me, and 1 know that I just can't go wrong." -Jimmy Buffett Joshua Richard Tideman Finch Southern Pines, NC Human Factors Engineering

Bryan Wesley Granger Apple Valley, MN

Social Science

W-v/C

Mom and Dad, thanks for all of the

The 5-vear plan, finally complete.

help and support you've given me during my long stay. To the team,

Thank God. Air what? Thanks to

the dudes, OKS, traditions, my

this major portion of my life, and

everyone who supported me during

family away from home. To the great

thanks to all the special people that

friends. I wouldn't have made it

I've met. You've made a huge

without you all. I am finally done!!

difference in my life and opened my heart (maybe grabbed it). Dirties, thank you too, it was real. If you believe in yourself, you can do

anything. BELIEVE—bwg

Joseph Michael Gaona

Matt Robert Hepp

Guano

Greendale, WI

San Jose, CA

Management

Human Factors Engineering "It is the experiences, the memories,

Thanks to God for getting me thru

the great triumphant joy of living to

this gauntlet.Mom,Maria,Beth,Jon

the fullest extent in which real

without your support this place

meaning is found. God it's great to

would be intolerable.PTWOBs

be alive!"

transformed my Academy expert-

Thanks to all of my great friends and

forever.Danny, wuzuuuup!TJ, perseveredCompanyl 2!Finally, da ScotchPineboys;oh the stories we

family: Dad, Mom, Adam, Luke, you're the best. Wings of Blue, Thanks for making it memorable.

could tell! LCrusrAdv, Woodman,

PRIAPIZM forever! Funkins, Tex,

LndofSummer Party,Cr/n Academy,

and Village, we've only just

t/Futon Room;we made it fun.Blue

"Honor without Loyalty is not

Skies ..#1 7Ajan.es 1:2 4, 12, 19

Honor!' EFSC

ence

Chris McCandless

begun.

Pedro Vargas Ovalle

Timothy John Huxel

Santa Fe, NM

Astronautical Engineering

Perry, OH Social Sciences

Thank you mom, dad, Michelle, Fela,

1 thank God for getting me through

everything.

A big thanks to my

parents, sisters, cousins, and friends for their support. Thanks Jason and Joey, I could not have had two better roommates. The wrestling boys,

thanks for all the great times we had at lunch, practice, and on trips.

Finally, Alex, Scott, and Scottie thanks for everything, you all helped me get through more than you can

Tia, and Melinda for all of your love and support the last five years. To

all of my friends I met in Eagle Eight and Dirty Dozen, and especially my teammates and brothers from Guard,

thanks for helping me get through

the good and bad times. I'll miss you all. —"The tragedy of life is what dies inside a man while he loves."— Albert Scheitzer

imagine. Benjamin Plymette Iachini

Richard Randle Sharpe

Ike

Augusta, GA History (Spanish)

Penn Hills, PA

Management Que sais-je? I came here with no It took me years to realize it, but

coming here was the best decision l have ever made. However, I wouldn't have made it without the

goal loftier than to serve. I owe much thanks to my family for giving me

support whenever I needed it,

abiding love and support from Mom,

especially my morn and dad. I wouldn't have made it through here

Dad, Andi, Nick, and Josh. I also

without them I also owe a lot to the

owe

everything

to my All Star and

Dozen families. "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my

goal.

best friend I could ever ask for. Thank you, Sarah. "Omnia vincit Amor: et nos cedamus AmoriT -Virgil

My strength lies solely in my tenacity? -Louis Pasteur

Copiae Multorium vis Unis

Winton Preston David Laslie

Michael Soichi.ro Ueda

P, Georgia Boy

Box

Attapulgus, GA Management

Sacramento, CA

"Coglinfe Law: Never Act Surprised, Never Lose Your Cook' Thank-you Mom, Dad, Charles, & Grandparents for your support over lifefe speed bumps. I Love You! Ehrlichk Thanks for providing a piece of home! A

Tire door to one life is closing and the

Friends A Friend Forever..." Buck,

to me,

Cornbread, NatO, Pete, Seward, &

Bryan-"For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother."

Foreign Area Studies (Japanese)

door to another is opening for us.

Amanda, you are and always have been my one and only. I wouldn't have made it without you. SD 01, you all have been more than friends

you're my family. Thanks for showing me the door whenever I got lost. PVO and LG, I'll never forget you both. "... few are chosen."

Two Grand! "If you're not the LEAD

DOG, the view never changes!" Seward Emerson Matwick Peachtree City, GA Math

Janet Katherine Vreuls Cocoa, FL Political Science (German)

The Academy is not a great place to

Thanks first to

be at, but it is a great place to be

can

from. I appreciate what it has done

friendships never die. PTWOBs,

for me, and 1 want to thank my

remember your attitude check. Once team...always team. Danielle, Jenn, and Cheryl—how could I ask for

family and close friends for helping me make it.

And of course, first

takes care of its own!'

God—through you 1 do all things. Ratz! The best of

1 better friends? Mom, Dad, Mimi and

Grampa, Brandon, and Ryan, you all help me remember whats real. And biian God sent me here to find you, and I've never been so happy AML.

i Travis Gavin Willcox

X-Trav

Jackson Hole, VVY Engineering Mechanics Thanks to everybody whos helped me

keep my focus and positive

attitude, especially my love, Nelle

Pirotte-you're the greatest. Always remember whats most important: God and His creation. Remember all the sweet ways to enjoy what He

made: hittin phatty powder, rippin'

up a course, climbing all the sick

rock, kayaking-"Surf Colorado",

waterskiing & wakeboarding, & whatever keeps you totally psyched.

John Eric Alderman Pittsboro, NC

John Andrew Blase

Geography

General Engineering

I ve almost completed my first 5.14. The climb has been tough at times,

Well, if you're reading this, then I've made through this place. Just wanna say thanks to all of you who helped

but always rewarding. I've taken more than my share of falls, but the

rope, pitons, and belayer- my family, friends, and God- never failed to back me up. To those who want to give this wall a try, go for it. But use

good gear and always trust The Belayer. A free climber only falls

Lancaster, TX

through the hard times and

especially to those of you helped me make the most of our firstie

year. To

all of you still here, cheer

up. Considering all of the mistakes and retarded things I've done, if I can get through

here, so can you.

once.

Jennifer M. Aupke Dirty Dirty I

Jeffrey Jay Burley North Canton, OH

Pittsburgh, PA

1 ehaviorial Science

Computer Science -

The difference between an ordinary i nan

and a Warrior is a Warrior takes

everything as a challenge while an rdinary man takes everything either as a blessing or a curse," Thank you 'lorn and Dad (Slaughter) for giving me my life and spirit, thank you Kristen and Jonathan for making it tough but worth while, thank you to iinie, Jenn and everyone I love for making it beautiful. Shine on.

To my Mom and Dad, who continue to

encourage me with every step 1

take toward

fulfilling my dream to

fly. I couldn't have made it this far without you; thank

you and l love you guys. Drew, thanks for being there for two And of course

years. my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whos been with me of th

every step

way; hes my true strength.

Jeremiah Steven Guild

Garry Wayne Carriker II '

Lancaster, CA

Fayetteville, GA

Management

Biochemistry (Math)

mm rx x mi

Thanks to God for getting me here and keeping me here despite my

I thank God for providing me with

the friends I've made here. The

best efforts to the contrary. Thanks

'Dawgs have been awesome, not to forget the Dozeners. These guys have made this place awesome. Thanks to my family for all their love

to my

family and friends for being

there in the good times and the few

bad ones. I am proud to have been

associated with some of the finest

and support, I couldn't have made it

people I have ever met here.

without them. This place, good and

Thanks to them. Without them, I

bad, is one to be remembered

would not have wanted to stay.

forever. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens mef Phil

Proverbs 16:9, Numbers 6:24-26.

4:13

James Moroni Christensen Salem, UT

Christian Paul Helms

European Studies

East Amwell, NJ

(French, German)

Engineering Mechanics

Shed

Stop reading this yearbook and go do

Mom, Dad, Erica and my family: You are the reason I have come so far in such a short amount of time. I love

something useful with your life!

you all. "I have fought the

good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day!

Michael Thomas Dunn

William Douglas Hintz

Urbandale, IA

Eagle, ID

Biology

Economics

for everything you've done. You

First, I would like to thank my Lord Jesus Christ for allowing me to do

can't imagine how much your

anything, Gal 6:14. THANK YOU:

unwavering support has meant to

My family Mom, Dad, Dave, Kori, and Angie I love you and could have

Dad, Mom, Tim, and Kris

Thanks

me.

Without you, none of this is

even

possible

never made it without you.

SEMPER F1DELIS.

Bak, Lennon, Greer, B, and Nelsen

thanks for all the memories. Til

forget you guys.

never

"I'm only this

far, and only tomorrow leads my

way!'

CS-29,

the best sponsors in the world the

To the guys: OG, Jim, J, Jeff, Stein,

Wests, Erick and friends for brotherhood, Scott for wisdom and God for Grace. 1 Thess 5:16-18

DJlM

Christie Flores

Amanda Minon Hutchison

Fort Worth, TX

Matidy, The Hutch

Biology (Spanish)

Austin, TX Basic Sciences (Physics)

What an adventure!!! Thank God for His constant faithfulness and

salvation!

My Lord and My Life who

sustains me always! Mom, Dad, and mi familia you are my sunshine, and

To all those who believed in me and

stood by me, I thank you from the

bottom of my heart. Because of vou 1 survived. Eve loved it here, I've

words cannot express how much your invaluable love has meant. Yo te amo! Mis amigos, Stokka-kids, you each are near to my heart! A dream

hated it here, but I've always tried to

is a wish your heart makes... "The

closes a door, go in through a

joy of the Lord is my strength." Neh.

window! —Unknown

8:10a

do the things I enjoyed, and in that I

succeeded. To my family, thanks for being there. I love you. "When fate

ammie Young Yi LeBlanc

William E. McKenzie

Inn, Turtle, Tyi/l, Shorty, Munchkin Chandler, AZ

Big Willie Style

a sic a

Detroit, MI Political Science

Sciences

v'ho'd have thought I'd make it this

"THE ULTIMATE MEASURE OF A

ir? "I can do all things through

MAN IS NOT WHERE HE STANDS

Christ who strengthens me."

IN MOMENTS OF COMFORT

^hilippians 4:13) Thank you, God, ,)r everything. Thank you to my amily for your love and support. To

WHERE HE STANDS AT TIMES OF

AND CONVENIENCE, BUT

CHALLENGE AND CONTRO-

11 the friends I've made here, I'll

VERSYf We must use time

forget any of you. You'll each e in my heart always. Gymnasts ULE! As do cheerleaders! Carry

creatively...and forever realize that

ever

n, PRCers.

And, '01, fire it up

the time is always ripe to do right. Martin Luther King Jr.

lwavs! Peace! Victoria Reynolds Miller

Lopez

Shanqmta, the melonin-free, milky

weet j

tockdale, TX

white, sex kitten; The VB

’olitical Science

St. Paul, MN

Psychology just want to say thanks to the folks /ho helped me make it.

Congrats Preppies, we made it. Thanks to re Reaper family, it doesn't seem rat long ago. Thanks especially to re

Trackstars, we've done a lot. Itfe

een an

experience I'll remember

rrever.

Trials of miles and miles of

dais.

And you can stash and you can seize, and dreams begin responsibilities!' A big Huah to the old Tarantulas. To all my friends, I wish you the

best. Audra and Frank, good luck.

Chris, you've found a part of me that I didn't even know was there.

I love

Keep up HSPs in moderation oys, they keep you sane. Thanks

you. Mom and Dad, thank you for

’oachese and train those fleas!

made it without you.

4ason W. Mandy

James, Rhodri, Ord

irnringhani, AL ■iology / Biochemistry

Or do

supporting me. I couldn't have

Ellicott City, MD

Management (Chinese) Freedom is never more than one eneration away from extinction. We

To my parents who gave so much

idir't pass it to our children in the

and asked so little,

loodstream. It must be fought for,

love and support made this a little

rotected, and handed on for them

easier.

your constant

the same, or one day we will

The best advice I received while here: ‘This too shall

pend our sunset years telling our

Thank you to Robert and Joel, my

hildren and our childrens children

brothers, for keeping me on the right

a do

/hat it was once like in the United tates where men were free."

.onald Reagan

pass."

path. To all my friends: Dinger, Kost, Stook, Petey, Shenker, O'Reilly Rod, lace, Stynes, Sustv, and Shanegro... .Thanks. Ad Astra Per Aspera.

avis James M'Devitt

Patrick Walker Pearce-Perc

ir. Ed

Percy, Triple P Threat

dbany, NY 4ath/Computer Science

Los Gatos, CA Civil

Yench) m

starting to suspect that maybe

USAFA is more than just a bad

ream...but thats OK. I know that in re

Real Air Force I can sleep

irough formations and skip riefings whenever I please.

Engineering

Thanks to Mom, Pops, and Nicki have been my

you

support. This

wouldn't have happened without you. To the boys of 35 look where and thanks for teaching that friendship is a wise invest-

we are now

To the kids of 13 can I get a '\es Please?' Remember to love like

ment.

you'll never get hurt and dance like no

onefe watching.

-Col.3: 12-17 1 he Lord

my strength.

Jamie Allyson Rempel /, James, Rempelton, Sunshine

Aran Jonathan Stynes

Lancaster, CA

Aeronautical Engineering

Management Thank you to my Heavenly Father for giving my life a purpose. Jeremia h

29:11-13, Job 8:7. To Dad, Mom, Josh, Briana-thank you for your uncondi-

Durham, NC

Thanks to my family and the Lord for all the support and to my friends for all the good times.

Coming here was

unquestionably the worst decision of my life, but quite possibly the best...

tional support and unfathomable

A minutes success pays the failure of

love To Kylene, Jenn, Adam, ChrisVV,

yearsf-Robert Browning

Alex, James, Percy, Helms, Vixens of the Valley, Dogs of War, BullDawgs, Shay, Ana, Huey, my Volleyball girls-each of you has immensely

blessed & enriched my life. Proverbs 3:5-6. TO God be the glory.

[ason Paul Willey

Kristina Rae Rustad

Plwebe

Wiley

Salt Lake City, UT

Mew to wn Square, PA

Biolog}'

American History

To my parents: you know I would

Proverbs 3:5,6. Thank you Lord for

not have made it

all that I am blessed with. Mom,

through here without your love. To Kathryn: you are incredible to me. And today "a new sun rises for me; everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speaks to me of my passion, everything invites me to

Dad you're the greatest and most influential people in my life. I Love You. Kristin, I love you little guy you are a blessing from God! To all the

guys, you are the best thing about this place.

"But those who hope in

the Lord will renew their strength.

cherish it..."

They will soar on wings like Eagles!"

Carl Joseph Wolfe

Cody Pamela Schultz Faring irl Eaton, CO

Ox, Crazy Carl Halifax, PA

Engineering Mechanics (Math)

Foreign Area Studies (Arabic)

Many thanks to those who helped get me here today and my guardian angels for watching over

some of my other

Phil 4:13

me.

Mom, I couldn't have done it

"Mad, is he? Then I hope he will bite

generals!" King George II, in reference to MG James -

Wolfe, conqueror of Quebec.

without you. Dad and Chris, you never let me lose

sight of what

mattered most. Scott, you make everyday better. Steve, you're the brother I never had.

Bulldavvgs and

Chicken Hawks, you were by far the best part about this place, thanks for

the memories.

Jonathan Eugene Somogyi OG San Antonio, TX

Management I would like to thank all of my

friends and family for all the support

they have given me through the years here at Camp USAFA. It hasn't always been easy, and it sure hasn't always Ireen fun, but we made the best of it. To my mom and

dad; 1 owe everything to you. To

Regina; 1 look forward to spending the rest of my life with you.

Charles Julius Barton

Robert Bernard Dospoy

Charleston, SC

VVestover, PA

General Engineering

Management

The ultimate measure of a man is

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

not where he stands in moments of

took the one less traveled by and

comfort and convenience, but where

that has made all the difference.

he stands in times of challenge and

controversy!' -Martin Luther King Jr.

I would like to thank God, Mom,

Dad, Kristy, Amanda, CJ, and the rest of my

I want to give all honor and glory to

family. Katy and her family. 1 love all of you. To all the old

my personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To my family and friends

39ers, and the rest of my friends, we finally made it!! I will miss you!

here, thank you for all of the lessons learn and the support you gave me

TOMCAT!!!

when I needed it.

Camille Antonia Chigi

Chigs Military' History

Joshua Robert Doty Marshall, lovin wan

Charlotte, NC

Management That it will never come again is \

/hat makes [this] so sweet!' Thank

you to all the wonderful people in my life who have made this place

I am only by the grace of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To

friends, and "accomplissesj thanks for

bearable. Ladies, 1 couldn't have made it without you. Mom, Dad,

the stories we'll tell. Please pass the chicken for Basic Cadet

(ieorgie, and Donna, thanks for everything.

Dooooty.. .Thank you mom and dad for loving and supporting me, unconditionally. To my Darah, stick a fork in me, baby! I'm done! 1 leave future classes with this, "Until you've found something worth dying for, you're not really living.,

Patrick McClintock

Trevor Nile Hall

Rigby, ID Electrical Engineering (Math) l am happy and content because I

think I am'' -Lesege;

"Leadership is

action, not position" -McGanon; "Whatever is worth doing at all, is worth doing well" -Lord Chesterfield. Thanks to the 99/01 RM§- 6 99 Phantoms, years already? Thanks Mitchellfe ahjummas, falconers, Ev,

Karl, Woody, J.C., and Bill. Brandon and Vonda- thanks for the dream.

Thanks to my family- my strongest

supporters. Most importantly, thanks to God. D&C 64:33.

Nathaniel David Harris

Sarah Lacourse Metthe New Bedford, MA

Jefferson City, MO Meteorology

Human Factors Engineering Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your

All through these years there's been a lot of changes we've been through, a

lot of friends we've made, a lot of

things we've learned, and a lot of crap we've put up with. But, there was always a light at the end of the

tunnel...what they didn't tell us is that light was from a freight train. ".

few are chosen."

-SD2K1

love and support. Patricia and

Elizabeth, you've always been my

greatest inspiration. To my friends, thanks for the memories. Candace, I'll never forget our Po5 nights and

crazy escape plans; Nick, "finding you" made this place fun for me. I couldn't have made it without you

all; you taught me to cherish the

people over the place, and the journey over the destination.

Beatrice Jean Henson

lames Andrew Mikes

Bobbi

The Mouth

Pierre, SD

Little Rock, AR

Biology

Mechanical Engineering

As I conquer the challenge of the

To my parents, thanks for supporting

Academy, I would like to thank those

and believing in me all these years.

that contributed along the way: To

To my team, the 12 apostles,

my mother and sister, I would like thank you for giving me your fighting

spirit.

To my boyfriend, 1 would like

to thank you for your supporting

hand and showing me how to laugh. To my best friends, I would like to

remember what we did together,

how far we've come, and how far to go. The future is limitless as along as we put forth the

we have

effort. We're done. Now is the chance to prove these four years

thank you for showing me how to

were worth it.

live.

forget...TCF,

Nicholas James Johnson

Brian Patrick Nealon

Boogie

B, Nealo Avon Lake, OH

Alexandria, VA

Computer Engineering (Chinese) About 4 years ago two roads

diverged... and, well, you know the myself: 1 hope to stay curious in mind, young at heart, fit of body, and happy with life. To my friends, the Vikings (We band of brothers...

rest. To

Valhalla), the Cobras (Hiss...), USAFA, and Sarah ==), you've added an

unforgettable chapter to my life;

you're in my heart forever.

I shall never

Legal Studies (Philosophy) Well, this emotional roller coaster has finally stopped! I'd like to thank my family: Mom, Dad, Jill, Scott, Chris, (and Mary’); without your support, 1 would’ve never made it! Words cannot express how much 1 appreciate what you've done, and how

much I love you all!! To we made it!!

my friends:

Thanks for keeping me

sane!! I'd never go through this

again, but I have no regrets!! Go Tribe!!

Wilhem Antonio Perez

lliot Shane Nelsen kllie

Tony

pringfield, IL

Colorado Springs, CO

listory

Biochemistry (Spanish)

ellas, this is it. We made it, and

1 want to thank my family, friends, and God for helping me survive

I though the road this last year was

augh for me, thanks for being the

Camp USAFA. Go Killer Cobras!

est friends I've ever had.

Catholic Choir, thanks for the great

Schiess,

hmarcus, Dunn, Jeremy, "B", omers, Thawl, and Chad, thanks

memories. Best of wishes to

for keeping my head up during the

with weaknesses, insults, hardships,

ver for the

High times. And remember, pull cops. Gods Blessings

sake of Christ; for when I am weak,

nd my prayers go with you.

then I am strong!' -2 Corinthians

everyone. "Therefore, I am content

persecutions, and constraints, for the

12:10

Chalene Ann Ogilvie

Marcus John Peters

Colorado Springs, CO

Petey

Astronautical Engineering

Grand Rapids, MN

(Spanish /Math)

Management

Six years later... and I'm still glad I

Mom, Dad, Max and Lucas, thank

came here!

you so very much for everything you've done for me. I couldn't have

Can you believe it? I'm

grateful to my Heavenly Father

and my Savior Jesus Christ for

made it through this place without

guiding my life; they have made me who I am and more, and they are my

you're love and support. I also want

best friends. Thanks to my family,

world who made this place tolerable.

to thank all my best friends in the

the former 99ers, los Dominicanos,

Heres to all the good times and great

and everyone else who has inspired

memories we've had! Take Care and

me.

On to more adventures!

Good Luck in all your future endeavors! "Pals"

Ana-Maria Ortega

Darius Andre Phillips II

Anna-Moriah

Dre

Green River, WY

Phoenix, AZ

Management

Foreign Area Studies (Japanese)

All praise and glory to God.

Philippians 4:13. Thanks Mom and Dad, wouldn't be here without you. Adam, so far away, but always there for me, your little chaguida loves you more than you know. Thanks Aubs

and Herbs you are the greatest friends anyone could ask for. Thanks to the girls soccer team for making me an

"honorary member." Volleyball

and track teams, wish ya luck! Air

Thank you Lord for guiding my way,

Mom, Fee, Eya, Gamms, and LG for also encouraging and leading me

through one of the most challenging experiences of my life. My diploma and gold bars are dedicated to my late grandfather, CMsgt Diggs, Pop Pop I heard the whisper. Fellas, I appreciate the help through this

place. You will forever be in my

Assault HUAH!

heart & welcome at my home.

Ronald Evan Palmer

Michael Lamar Potts

Tempe, AZ Geography

Mobile, AL

While crossing the white, snow-

covered fields do not walk in

careless, crooked ways. The

footprints you leave behind today becomes the path for those who follow tomorrow!' 6-year plan, man what a ride! To mom and dad,

family, 99erRMs, Bro. Hasler, Klinglers, falconer buddies and birds, Korea, Trev, Mitchell Hall ladies, jeeps, 99er Dawgs, Bill, and most of 11 my Heavenly Father—Thanks! I )&C 58:3-4

Economics 'If it doesn't make money it doesn't make sense" —

Anonymous Alabamian Beach

Bum

James Thomas Schiess Flanders, NJ

English (Math) To the greatest friends that I've ever

had and can ever hope to have (you know who you are), thanks for

sharing these last four years. I'll forget them or you. To my parents and family for taking pride in the things I do as much as I do myself. You will always be the most important people in my life. Always never

a be faithful to the ones

you love.

Jonathan Thomas Scofield

Jason Gregory Somers

Sco, Menke Stamford, CT

Management

San Luis Obispo, CA

Political Science

Mom, Dad, Carl, and Alex- thanks I've learned what you can do when

for everything over the last five

you have the promise of a God, the love of a Mother, the respect of a

years. I could always depend on you. Cheers to the Cobras... and I

Father, the dreams of a sister, the support of an entire family and the

I am sorry about that, B, Jim, Elliot,

can't forget the Sixers.

Lastly, Cody-

advice of a few good friends behind you. I've learned that those who reach for the stars shine the brightest

Dre, Nicole- See you on the other side.

and that some things are worth

fighting for. I've just learned it the hard way.

Christopher George Seaman

Shane Michael Terry

Rohnert Park, CA

Charleston, SC

Military Doctrine, Operations & Strategy/Military History

Sodal Sciences Thank you Lord for giving me

I want to be cynical. I want to be

putting me through four years of hell

strength to make it this far. Mom, Dad, for hope when I thought I had nothing left. Josh, hard to admit how’

mean.

I want to hate this place for

but I can't do it. I've met some

much I look up to my little bro. Much

really' great people here that I hope

love. My friends that have seen the

stay with me for the rest of my life.

world with me, "What a long strange

I'm also going to be an officer in the

trip its been." Lets live today because

Air Force, and thats been the goal all

you never know what comes tomorrow. The risk has been worth it.

...

Like a fat along. Ssssssoooooooo girl playing dodgeball, I'm out. ....

Tomcat!

Michael Christopher Silok

Stephen Wayne Wilson

Mahwah, NJ

Irmo, SC

Political Science

History

Would like to thank my parents Ed and Susan, and my sister Stacey for

l showed up because I was in love with the airplanes. I stuck around

all of their love and support since I

because I fell in love with the

made that decision some years ago to

people. Thanks everybody.

get here back in the 8 grade. To my sponsors Maj David Gardner and Mrs. Karen Gardner for allowing me to crash at their home,

spend

countless weekends working on my '67 Mustang, and sharing their perspective of life in the Air Force.

Amy Ann Abraham Cleveland, TN

History

Jason Swee Kiat Ang

Jay Republic of Singapore Aeronautical Engineering

Psalm 86:15;92:l-5 Christ, may you forever be glorified through my life!

Col. Benson, Philemon 1:4-7. To my close buddies: when we met, I knew

Coming to USAFA has been an experience that I will never forget. My heartfelt thanks go to my family and friends back in Singapore for constantly having me in their thoughts and prayers. Myra and Dale, thanks for being the best sponsors any cadet can possibly

would be great friends, but now

have. And to all the friends that I've

Mom, thank you for your example of courage. Dearest Pawpaw, you always understand and your quiet wisdom is invaluable. The Stokkak Matthew 25:31-40 Thank you!

the word "'friend" seems like an

inadequate description Philippians

made here at USAFA, it has been great knowing all of you. Thanks for

1:3-10.

the memories!

Isaac Eli Adams

Brad James Bashore

Tex

Texarkana, AR

Happy, B-W/ings Tipp City, OH

1 listory (Philosophy)

Mechanical Engineering

Thanks Mom and Dad for all the

B-Wings bit the big one, Chiefs saw the bird, Grease Pits were plentiful,

encouragement and helping me get

through this place. April, you were wonderful too. Angel, thanks for the realization that I wasn't alone in my

experiences. Cara, thank you for all the time we've spent together. And, to all the boys from the lunch table, we

had some great times and I can't

wait to see you in the "rear Air I orce.

Have Fun!

Alcohol was famished, and fun was had. Thanks to my family, my crew

from 25, my Mech boys, and the woolpullers, I never would have made it without you. To my boys, 1 love you guys like brothers.

Sometimes we win, Sometimes we

lose,

and Sometimes, it Rains.

theme to sum

Only one

things up: "No Rules.'

Lisa Marie Case

Shawn Ryan Finnicum

Granite Falls, WA

Finn!

Biology

Dayton, OR Human Factors

First & foremost I have to thank my

family—Mom, Dad, Michele—I love

It was a wild ride but it was fun and

you all very much & 1 couldn't have

I'll never forget it. Thanks to all the

survived without you. To my Byron

people that helped me along the

D., you would I ever do without you? Erika

way, my parents, the Collins' and Rapps, and God most of all. It is the

Nicole, Michael La vale & Kalet

memories that I will remember, and 1

Marie—my very best friends—you

hope to see all of you on the other side—creating more memories and stories that we can tell our grandchil-

are my heart & soul.

are

What

irreplaceable in my heart. And,

with that, the “Five Year Plan" comes to an end—Thank God!! F.H.K.

dren.

Rylian Daniel Fraas

James Walter Crawford Jimbo

Bethel Park, PA History (German, French)

Fayetteville, GA Human Factors Engineering Itfe been fun...check please!

It is only by the grace of my Lord Jesus that I made it through here. My only regret is that I did not have

right from the start. Glory be to His name.

a better attitude

Brian Joseph Delvaux

DELVOX!

Annandale, VA

Management Thanks to my loving family who has

always supported me in everything I do. Herefe to the best Sponsor family, the old Skyraiders, the musical regulars at the T.O.G. and all the rest of my friends. I couldn't

have made it without you guys or at least it wouldn't have been as much fun.

Just remember, “I can't promise

I'll try, but I'll try to try?

Bart

Simpson Brian Andrew Elmerick

Elmo

Santa Barbara, CA

Ryan Thomas Hayde Massapequa, NY Management

Aeronautical Engineering

(Math) Thank you family. To all my friends, meeting all of you was worth going

through this place... thanks for ‘

everything.

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Meghan, UJ,

ACE, E.K., E.E. and the Dowlings 1 could not have done this without your love and support. I wish the

best to all the friends I made along

the way, that was the only thing that

kept me sane at times. To all the lax boys, hey what can I say you guys are the

greatest. PALS #00

Minneapolis, MN

Joshua Christian Lyle Gonter, Spot

Biology

Morehead City NC

Harion Morgan Knapp

Civil Engineering If you want to be happy, be" (Leo

I'olstoy). Life is truly what you make of it. Mom and Dad, I love you. You taught me well and gave me the I cannot tools I need to succeed —

thank you enough. Thanks to all the

Tiggers who saved me sophomore year. Wings of Blue, the team kept me here, for that I am eternally

grateful. Peace, PTWOB#170

1 owe a huge thanks to: God, was always there and never let me down, although I let him down a few times, my family always lifted

up when 1 needed it, Amanda, for being the best girlfriend/fiance

for the past four years so far away

Jachin (sorry I didn't know where to walk), Paul, Neil, Doug, Matt, Nate, Bruce, Andy, ME, Lisa, and the rest of yall. Take care.

Timothy Lee Kurutz

Andrew Stephen Malin

utz

Fond du Lac, WI

Westport, PA

Biochemistry

History (French) Thank you Mom and Dad for your Thanks to my family and friends for

love and support. In the past four

focused, giving me a lift

years, I have had the privilege to meet many wonderful people, do

keeping

when I needed it, and for being loyal. I would especially like to thank my Grandparents for writing once a week for five full

years and my parents for their continual

support. I would also like to thank my sponsor, Lis, for her support and

unique things, and learn a lot about myself in the process. Even though I don't understand a lot of what goes on

here, it has at least been interest-

ing. Thanks for the memories.

for giving me a place to escape. I am

glad it is over.

Dean David Laansma

Anthony Mariapain

Ditto

T, T-Loc, Tone-Loc, Pain,

Middleville, MI

Big Daddy Pain Big Pain

Basic Sciences

Colonie, NY

Basic Sciences (Physics) I just want to say thanks to every-

body who has been there along the

Finally finished, whew! Thanks Mom

way. I couldn't have made it without you. Thank you. I would like to

and Dad for being there. Goose &

thank God for providing me with

Marcos, you made a stoic man smile. Beaver, stop picking on me!. Much

this opportunity and helping me

along the way with a great circle of family and friends. Enjoy the little things. One day you make look back and realize that they were the big things.

Navajo, you kept me sane. Frank &

love to the original 'Pack and HG '01, I wouldn't have made it without

you. REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS! What are you going to remember?

Blond wigs are the best. on

Mark Matthew Landez

Culo, HMJC The Mexican ,

San Antonio, TX

Flip Mode dat...oops, can't say that here.

John James Page

jimmy

War Studies (Spanish)

Phoenix, AZ English (French)

Didn't think you'd see me here, did you? Thats okay; sometimes neither

Mom, Dad, Tracy & Sandy, thanks

did I. Gracias a mi familia y mis

Abe & Cam: For handball. Vball:

amigos por su amor y comprensivo. I couldn't have made it without the

help of family and friends; I never knew how true that was until now. lb everyone that helped me, I owe a

lebt I cannot repay. To those that

tried to stop me- doom on you.

for getting me through Puck will miss you.

tough times.

Tracy: Jimmy will

miss you. Mr. D: Thanks for

the wedding

being singer. English majors:

For the heated discussions. Prof

Farley: See you in Hollywood. Goose

& Jim:

Keep keeping it real. Kairos: Live the 4 th ! "Failure is the key to success. Each mistake teaches us

something." -Morihei Ueshiba

James Michael Pasquino

Samantha Dawn Teague

Scjuino Virginia Beach, VA

El Paso, TX

Management

Birds, honorary birds, and all my "roomies"

Well I am finally done! Mom and

those who made this

Dad thanks for everything you've given me; I am the person I am

place somewhat tolerable. Mom, Dad, and Joey the reasons I stayed. the reason I'm glad I stayed. Chris

today because of you. Lana thanks

Thanks and I love you all.

for being there to support me in

everything I've done; we're almost there!! Kvvissy stay cool! I love you all always! "Yesterdays over my shoulder... theres just to much to see

waiting in front of me, and I know I just can't go wrong"]B Gerardo Sanchez San Juan, TX

Rebecca Ann VVyffels Becky Plymouth, MN

Political Science/FAS (Spanish)

Behavioral Science

First & foremost I gotta thank GOD

Thanks to my family for supporting

& mi familia for everything that I am,

me these last four years and

followed by the Democratic Party &

throughout my life in everything I

Affirmative Action for giving me this

have done. Felix, thank you for teaching me that I have to love

Sanch

opportunity to compete with the crop cream. My personal heartfelt appreciation goes out to Sean, JP Ang, the HMIC, but especially Lisa Jo who got me through the Great Hussdepression & has always been there when the checkered flag seemed unreachable. Gracias.

myself before I can love others. Lax boys, thanks for making this place a party. Birdies, I will always love you and you have been the best friends I

will ever have. Yeah Birds!!!! Fire It

Up!!!

Denique Gaston Asion

Edmund John Blanchet

Hot Springs, MT

Niceville, FL

Biology

Political Science

Thanks to the best friends I've ever

Well, if you are reading this, then

had, Les, Kristel, and Victoria. I

they must have let me graduate. Its

guess 22 was good for something. I guess its time to start using some of

been a long trip, but a good one.

Thanks to my family, roommates,

these life skills we have been

and fellow prisoners here (Meebs,

enveloping

all this time. I hope

Hoop, Fin, Murph, Josh, and Bryce).

when we look back all we remember is the good times. Don't work too

Couldn't have made it without you

hai'd.

other Golf weenies.

all. I'll miss the TB Crew and all you 3 degree

see

Wes, Justin, the

ya on tine back nine.

Nice out.

James Andrew Badgett Houston, TX

Operations Research ! conomics (Spanish)

Stacey Lynn Boggs Magpie Emory, TX Behavioral Science

It was the best of times, it was the

1 thank God for His

worst of times)' and I couldn't have

made it without a lot of help. Mom,

my parents for unconditional love. I thank my brother for an

Dad, Neal, Nancy: y'all mean

inspiration to me; Bill for holding me

forgiveness and being

everything to me. Wiggles: you

when we cried; Jason for

made the first two years memorable,

my confidence; Mai and Jenn for their friendship; the Allisons' for the

the friendships will last a lifetime. Fellas: I couldn't have asked for better teammates, Whos the best?

building

unexpected blessings; and Todd

will love you for the rest of

)KS! Our pursuit here is fulfilled; it§

my life. You are my best friend. Those

to conquer what lies ahead.

unmentioned: thank you. 1 Th (A | w

1 1 me

18)

Tara July Copas

Matthew John Ihlenfeld

Pugsly Naperville, IL

Elgin, AZ Geography

Political Science

First, thank you Mom. You have been the wind beneath my wings. I

To my family, your love and support

love you bigger than the sky.

1 did not tarnish the family name. To

has made me what I am. I trust that

times rolling, never settle for less

my friends and the fellas, remember the good times, forget the bad, and

than the best. Fatties:

embellish the rest. Well-crafted

ladies, T love you, keep the good

Keep it real,

throw far. Smell ya. For all my other acquaintances: Have fun, live life to

memories have never hurt anybody.

the fullest. Thank you to everyone.

With this, 1 say farewell. Old

"Snakes don't have arms, that§ why they don't wear vests."

swimmers never die, they just fade

Keep the stories and traditions alive.

away...that or become neighbors.

Paul Trevor Davidson

Derrick Lee Kallman

Phoenix, AZ Aeronautical Engineering

Las Vegas, NV Management

The main lesson I have learned here

Against all odds I made it through this place and the five year program,

is that your friends are the only thing

you'll take with you. So to the Grim Reapers of 01, the Chickenhawks,

but wouldn't have made it without

CCC, and my family: I love ya..

the continuous support of my family and friends; Thanks for everything I

"Love the Lord your God with all

love you all very much

your heart and with all your soul and

it was a blast you all helped me keep

with all your mind and with all your

my sanity, never forget the good times. Remember, if I could make it

strengtlT-Mark 12:30.

ZOOMIES

through this place anybody can. This is just the start....

Ryan J. Fleming Flem, Flem Dogg Wyoming, OH Business Management

Michael Lawrence Mulligan

Mulli

Woodbury, CT English

inp

"Knock Snot" -Sexy Rexy

Let us go then, you and I, as dusk

Maw Maw, Paw Paw, Ashlee, Pops,

approaches. We shall go to the garden, the one with the whispering

Peg, and Mom—thanks for all the support.

I couldn't have made it

fountain and the statue of St. Francis with his birds, the one where you

without you. You're the best. To all

can

my brothers... .thanks for the

smell the sweat of flowers floating

memories and the bonds.. .you guys

are

unbelieveable...

listen to the willows talk and the breeze. And as the lavender

sky settles down on us, we can tell sad stories of the death of kings.

"stick a fork in me.,. .I'm donef

Micah Shan Goring

Byron Dechann Nicholson

Gerai, Indonesia

Nic

Foreign Area Studies (Chinese)

Needham, AL Behavioral Sciences

(Psychology) "For our light and momentary

troubles are achieving for us an

I would like to give thanks to God,

eternal glory that far outweighs them

my Family for their support, my Lisa

all." II Corinthians 4:17

Li (my partner in crime), The Mintons, my teammates, coaches

(Past and Present), and myself (for not giving up.) Without each of you, l never would have made it through. Oh it definitely took long but

enough

l made it just the same. To those

that follow, "Have fun in what you do."

atthew Edward Nussbaum

Jeffrey Walter Schubert

lut Tree

Foster, OH

lbbock, TX

Asian

Iitary Doctrine, Operations and Strategy (Philosophy) You are wrong, sir, if you think that .i man

who is worth anything at all

Studies(Chinese)

Thanks to the Prep school gang, the 11 gang, my entire family, and anyone else who was my friend. I love all of you.

should take into account the chances of life and death. No, the only thing he should think about, when he acts,

"I'll just sit on this bank of sand, and watch the river flow?

is whether he is acting rightly or

wrongly, and whether this is the behavior of a good man or a bad man!' Socrates. Family, friends, I

She said, "Where ya been?", I said, "No place special."

thank you. "...a way of life." Wakin

Benjamin Murray Orton Gainesville, FL

Chad Lazorik Shenk

Civil Engineering

All praise, honor, and glory be to our

Thanks Mom and Dad for you

Lord Jesus Christ, who§ grace

continuous love and support. Also,

brought me here and carried me through it all. Thanks to my family for your love and support. To all the

Chubby Bunnies and the Snarfers, you taught me the true meaning of friendship. See you in the skies. Fire it up!

Minnetonka, MN

thanks Peter and Keri, without all of your- support, encouragement and love, I don't know if I could have made it through this place. Thanks to the few great friends, retired

hockey players and a few others, for all the great memories. I will never

forget them. Its been quite an experience. Keep dreaming and chasing those dreams. Remember .

smile. Matthew Elias Reynolds

Steven Michael Thiessen

Mailman, 'Nolds La Habra, CA

Thiesman, Iceman Diesel

Management

Modesto, CA

Tiff, Three Legal Studies

Don't stop for nothing, its full speed Metallica.

"Thought I walk through the valley

This is the realization of a dream.

of the shadow of death, I may fear

Thanks Dad for the first air show

(now look what you've done to me),

23:4. Thanks to God for all the

and thanks Mom for the love and

blessings. Mom, Dad, Scott and

same to the Fam. The support greatest thing about this place has been the friends: Matt, Brad, Corey,

Melissa, thanks for all the encourage-

nothing

—

Brent, Nick, Thies. The memories are

evil, for thou art with me." Psalm

ment along the

way To all the fellas,

you'll always be in my heart. To the original MM1, Are we not Men?"

forever.

'Nolds, I'll see you in the air. God

Veni. Vidi. Vid.

Bless.

Jennifer Lee Roatch

Steven Wald

Tigger, Smiley

Waldo

Middletown, RI

Seneca, SC

General Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord....

As I reach the end of this

Thanks JB, CM and WS for friend-

my greatest fear is that my friends will become memories and that my memories will fade. You have been my brothers and sisters, and our time

hip and my new faith. Love to my friends: LB, MW, BM, SB, KO, AA, EZ, RW, KG, CW, JT, MJ, EY, CR VM, TP, MB, VR, LN, TW. Rick, awesome

I .ani, 1 lilary-ya'll are awesome. Ma

nd Pa, 1 love you. Thanks for

long road,

together is what 1 value most from this experience. To my family 1 thank you.

utting up with me :) Thank you I ,ord, for all that you blessed me

II a mans worth is

with.

quality of his friends and family, then 1 am a wealthy man indeed!

measured bv the

Darrell Alien Walton

Todd Allen Williams

Salem, OH

Roanoke, VA

Aeronautical Engineering

Civil Engineering

(Math) The moment has passed...and it§ "If everyone is thinking alike, then

been one heckuva ride. Mom, Dad,

somebody isn't thinking." Gen George

and the Big Guy upstairs, I owe you

S. Patton Jr. Thanks to everyone

a lot.

who has helped me get through this

table", the rest of the Rebs and Hawks, Skye, and everyone else

place, but most of all to my GOD and my FAMILY. I couldn't have done it without you. D&B, you've

To the dirty dozen of "the

who has made me smile and laugh, I

hope to see you all often in the

been my brothers and sisters...stay

future and I wish y'all the best.. you

strong. Thanks to everyone here for

deserve it.

teaching me so much. Four great years.. .time to move on. Blue Skies!

Torree Michelle White

Eric Jack Zarybnisky

Myrtle Creek, OR Biology

Z, Zary

Declo, ID

Operations Research/Econ (Math) These last four years have been a

grand adventure. Aks, Rach, Kathy, Sharon, Mulli, Danny, Jenn you made it all worth it! Mom, Dad -

thanks for believing in me when 1

didn't. Nathan

I wouldn't have

been tough enough without you. I

hope I made you all proud I love you! Thanks to everyone else who -

was a

part of these memories I'll

always cherish. Isa 40:31.

Lord, I praise your name for the wonderful blessings you have bestowed upon me. Caring family, wonderful friends, and the opportu-

nity to serve my country. Most of all, I thank you for your never ending love and your willingness to share that love through your son, Jesus Christ. All praises be yours, creator of Heaven and Earth. May your kingdom reign forever on Earth as it is in Heaven. Amen.

Gory Roger Barack

William Bradley Borron

Neffs, OH

Brad

Management (Arabic)

Phoenix, AZ Civil Engineering

I could never hope for a better place to serve, to learn, to grow. I could never

hope for better people than

To 'dll of my parents" and family, you are the best.

You kept me up while I down and I will always cherish

those with whom I have spent these

was

four years, from every team of which

your support and love. Blake You're the best little bro in the world and

I have been a part

King Ratz,

Stalag, Groupies, Airborne, Air Assault. "Be an example to your men..."

your stories got me through this place. Fellas, we hied to make this

place fun and did a damn good job. I'll see you down that road that never ends.

Thank God

Wade Wesley Bolinger

Aaron Blake Brown

Manzanola, CO

Texas

I tumanities

Duncanville, TX

Biology

Finally...

Well, it looks like I've finally made it! Thanks to everyone that helped make this place bearable. Mom, Dad, Paul, and Dustin more -

one left

only

to get out of here next

year!

To my fellow PTWOBs, itfe been a

blast to say the least.

Priapizm y'all rock 1 can't wait to go jumping together again one day down the road, even if Doug can t make it. Blue Skies... Matt, Drew, and Doug

PTWOB#! 62

Brendan Maurice Epps

Mary Jenny Hinton

Sleep "£"

Hazlehurst, MS

Decatur, GA

Management

English (Spanish) I thank you Lord for helping me to

I'm bout to wake y'all up! Til 1 die!

make it through these last five years. To my family, thank you for loving and supporting me and remember

that I'll always be your little

Doodlebug. To my dearest friend, Christopher, thank you for being there for me through everything; and to Samantha, I couldn't have asked

for a better roommate and friend. Psalms 91:2

Ryan Patrick Finnan

Brent Garthright Hooper

Fin

Hoop

Great Falls, MT

Columbia, MD

Biolog\

Management

Brothers, Thank you.

Its been a long ride, and I'm about

ready to get off this roller coaster. I could not have made it through without my family Mom, Dad, Ash -

I love you all. To the fellas

one for all of

JB,

BD, ML,' BN, BC, MR, EB, RM

here*

you. The best part

about this place was getting through it with you guys.

Philip Evan Gause

Michael Vincent Kirkner

Crack San Antonio, TX

Management (Chinese) I would like to thank my parents for

all of the support they have given me

throughout my time at the

Academy. I love them very much. I would also like to thank all of my

family and friends who have helped get through. Special thanks to

Mr. Bryan and Lt Col Mapes. ZRFC

and the VIRUS. Southern Comfort. The Party is Over, We're Leaving.

Steven John Hatton

Ryan Christopher Meeboer

Skubes, George, Turk

Meebs

Denver, CO

Fairfax, VA

Computer Science (Spanish)

Management

I'm not eloquent, so here goes. Thanks be to God. Mom and Dad

Its been both fun and horrible, but better days are ahead. Mom and

you took good care of me too many times. Thank you. Chris, Jean, Jeff,

Dad, you have been my inspiration. 1

Wen, Chris II, you're all awesome. Meshach, A bed n ego you r friendship means the world to me. Nate, Cody, Kat, Kris, Scott, Rock Chalk, Lagers, and all my other friends, much

long time ago without you. I owe my sanity during these four years to mv family, some wicked skiing, and great

appreciation for everything. Ignore matters of consequence. "Laugh and

and fail, but most of all to survive.

the world laughs with you..."

would have crashed and burned a

friends. Thank you USAFA for

teaching me how to complain, drink,

’imothy Barrett Murphy Vlhittier, CA

listory (MDOS)

Leslie Gold Ross Long Beach, CA FAS Asia

(Japanese/Chinese) have to thank God first and my

imily. My friends are a close econd. Matt and Paul the flying /as fantastic. ou in a

Darren, I'd better see

cockpit someday. Jamison

.ind Mike, the last seven years t

ouldn't have been better. Thanks

for the great final two years Josh.

Kadeen, 1 wish you were here. Stalag and Cobras, thanks for the

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Jennifer for there for me. I couldn't always

being

have made it this far without all of

your support. And to my buds, Kris tel and Denique, thanks for

making this place tolerable. I'll never forget you guys. Its been real, I'm outta here. See you guys in the real Air Force.

lany memories. See you in the air!

'4ary Kathleen O'Brien

Matthew Roland Shrull

Kat. OB, Ob's, Child #7

Matty

Swansea, MA

Windham, NH

Biochemistry (Japanese)

Foreign Area Studies (Fi

Thanks, Mom and Dad...I know- its

Mom, Dad, Jenn, I could never repay

been as tough on you as its been on

you for your support through the

family who always supported me, I'll love you always. Maille, big sis, you got me through this place...I'll never forget what

long years but thank you. Friends make this place yvorth the garbage,

ne. To my

\ ou've

done for me. To all the friends

to you all: thanks. are chosen."

SD2K1, ".. .few

This place ain't no thing,

its all about attitude.

Have fun with

along the way, I'll miss vou most. Sing praises to

whatever you are doing in life and

God...without Him, none of us

HUAH!

! ve made

anything is attainable. Air Assault,

would've made it. Mark 14:36-37

John Kimball Osborne

William Richard Sosa

Roosevelt, UT

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico Foreign Area StudiesLatin America (Spanish)

Management (Chinese)

•

11 takes a lot of people seven years to

get through school. Mom, Dad,

"Heavenly Father,

family and friends thank you for all

I give you thanks and

our

encouragement and support, 1

made it!!!

praise for the

blessings and hardships you have

Proverbs 3:5-7

bestowed upon me. I pray that you would keep me humble so that I

And this above all to thine own self

would always seek to serve You.

he true..."

Make me an instrument of Your peace. Please keep Mom, Dad, Pili, and Jenny in your loving amis

always. I love you, Oh Lord. You are my Strength, my Deliverer, my -ortress, my Savior. Amen." / lexander John Pelbath Jr

No Pipes \ ista, CA

Social Science Couldn't have made it through this

place if it weren't for the grace of God. Only by His will am I graduatig. Despite how much I didn't /ant to be here, I had a lot of good mes.

But thank God its over.

Jever knew I loved wrestling till I ■ali/ed it was ending, I thank the

ord for all my friends, and such a

hong family. For you, Dad.

aadwick Michael Steipp

Pipes Edwards, IL

Engineering Mechanics .Just time to thank the fellas, and

girl.. .Thanks Shane and Mitch for being there the whole way. ■ne

Thanks Brad for the advice, and the criticism. 1 hanks Phil for the

laughs.

Most of all thank

you Rachel, for the tears and smiles and help over the

past two years. 1 m so happy you

agreed to hang out with me for the next 70 years,

OK, Peace Out.

Brian Joseph Urban

Daniel Lewis Yousey

B] Buffalo, NY

Queensbury, NY Engineering Sciences

Management

(Math)

"We must either find a way or make

Knowing the pride of my parents, reading my father^ inspirational words in his weekly letters, receiving the undying support of my mother, and the encouragement given to me by all of my family members and

one!" Thank you Mom, Dad, Greg, and Mary Beth for your unending

support. Your love has kept me going! Terry, Deb, and TJ...the greatest sponsors family ever...Thank You! To the Kermis Family...thank you for everything! Finally, Kurt,

Tyson and all my friends here at USAFA.. ."Keep company with good men and good men you will imitate!' We found a way! Joshua Colin Weed Reef, Reefer Aloha, OR

Econ/Operations Research (Math) I've been blessed with loving

parents,a comedian brother,& the best friends I could ask for.Thanks to those who prayed for me or laughed

with me. Old 24 boys,new 17 boys, thanks for making me laugh: Barry,

Nate,Nito,Michael, Darren, Ryan, &P 00 Most important, Sarah, best friend & first love. Econ Party, Choir, LaVela,Senor Frogs, Breck, 16thSt, Bravo,FlagFootball, Assembly, .

Mchigan,GeoigetovmSMRFFLZRENTSS.

friends both here and at home gave me

the wherewithal to persevere

and ultimately to graduate from this institution. Nordic skiing, mountain

biking, and road cycling kept my sanity though it all. Thank you.

Dustin Blake Bearden

Kelii Harper Chock

Duncan, OK

K, The Canadian

Human Factors Engineering

Novato, CA

Biology Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if

you'll die tomorrow!' -James

Dean

Finally! Thanks to my family and friends for their support—it wasn’t easy. Karissa and Kalen you can both be better than me, stick with it. To the birds, we had some good times. I'll never forget you guys— brotherhood is the rule we won't break. D

and Dust, you guys are the reason I made it, thanks for

everything.

Mom, you did good. Ad astra per aspera. Thanks JHD

Stephanie Jean Boff Colorado Springs, CO

Biology

Bonita, CA

"I can do all things through Christ

who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:13 Thank you Mom, Dad, and Stacee for always being there for me, never

letting me give up, and sacrificing so much for me. And to my best friend,

Billy, thank you for always being there when I need you, you make

my heart smile. vour dreams!'

Rosemary Ann Costello Rosie

Never give up on

Civil/EnvironmentalEngineering So many people have touched mv life here at the am

Academy, for that I

very thankful. You have each

made an impression on me that will

last a lifetime.

Birds, I could not

have gotten

through this place without you. To my family, your lo\ and support has enabled me to

accomplish things that sometimes seemed impossible thank you ...

and 1 love

Up!!!

you. Yeah Birds!!!! Fire It

The Criminal Element

Jason Hunter Green /, BYT, Tweeder

Rock Springs, WY

Baytown, TX

Marcus Alan Cunningham

Social Sciences

English (French) Blood, bones, sweat. The blood of

Mom/Dad/Karie, without yall

the strength to stay. The sweat is

making it just wouldn't have mattered. Fab 5, "Boys for Life". Sharing after break stories just

mine, and with it 1 finished. So, in the end I toast: "Blood, Bones,

you. To Mighty Mach,NightRiders,

me here.

The bones of

my family got my friends held me up and gave me

wouldn't have been as fun without

Dean/Comm...PEACE!!! To Mike,

Sweat."

Always Keepin' it Real!!!" I'll never forget the lessons I learned here about friendship, honesty, respect, and life. Finally, all praise to GOD who has always been there for me. Bryce Kendal Dahlin

Christian Lawrence Grimm

Wolfman

Jerk

Eugene, OR Management

Port Charlotte, FL

Legal Studies

What can a man say upon his

To Mom, Dad, Nathan, and Andrew

graduation? Thank you my Lord.

thanks for all of your support. I love

Thank you mom, dad, sister and my brother that went through it all with me.

You are the greatest people I

you and I could not have done it without you. To Emily, you will never know the

inspiration you have

know. You did this with me so this is

been for me, I will always love you.

graduation, (one for the fellas).

To the people of USAFA, thanks for

our

Ireland here we come.

all the material you have provided me over the last four

never

Nicholas Kirk DiCapua

years, I have

laughed so hard.

Zane Andrew Holscher

Ogallala, NE Political Science Thank you to so many. I would not be here today if I had not been

supported and motivated by my parents, coaches, teachers and friends all my life. For these last four years it has been my a

family, friends,

few selected facility, and my

Fightin' Falcon Brothers who have helped me be successful and most importantly have fun. I owe you all a beer and whole lot more.

Evan Hoagland Gardner

Samuel Avi Kessler

Evnut, Hoags, E-Trane

Philadelphia Mechanical Engineering

Sammamish, WA Behavioral Sciences

Psychology

Thank you, God for providing the

strength to make it

through and the

(French) To all my friends: If theres one

thing

I've learned, its that no one makes it

support of my family and friends at

alone. To my fellow Allstars, I

home and here. I'll never forget you

couldn't be prouder to have started

Eagles and Night Riders... You taught me a lot. I'd be lost without each of you. Jeremy and Corey, both of you were vital to my survival.

out with all of you. Eric and Laymo,

I feres to friends made, lessons learned, and a future eager to greet us with

unimagined possibilities!

you guys are my brothers. Don't ever

forget that. Dad, you're the one who inspired me all along. It was you and Mom who taught me how to achieve my dreams. Thank you.

aurel Christine Lee erui

Valley, CA

Management The people I have met here who

Christopher Scott Percy VVoodbridge, VA omputer Science Its true...

I did meet my best friends

have always stood by me are the

here. Nick, can you believe its been

most valuable thing in the world to

seven years now?

i ne.

To the Allstars, I'll never forget

any of you. Osc, Rick, Mary Jenny, I

Victoria, you're

the most wonderful woman ever. To

everyone else, I love you all.

hope I was able to make your days a little better, like you always did for Mom and Dad, I love you— you Have never faded to support me. Good luck, everybody. ine.

Michael Lavale McMillan Jr. the realest

Fayetteville

Social Sciences

First, I thank God, he carried me

was

thru! Next Mac, Pam, William,

peace arid love grow.

Sonny, and the Abbys,for the years of support. To my boyz, Big Nic, Mai, Dclavv, Jarvis, Billy, keep it real: my girlz Lisa and Erika, you are with forever! Cara, Love 40 Baby!! One

Sorry for the sorrow, may the

10 years ago I walked these streets

my dreams were riding tall. Tonight I would be thankful lord for any

dream at all. Some folks would be

love to ladies B-Ball. Yesenia, the

happy just to have one dream come true, but everything you gather is

Light! Between me and you!! You will be in my heart forever! I'm out!!

just more that you can lose...come

again.

—

Brian Matthew Mills

Derek Root

General

Birmingham, MI Operations Research (Math)

General Engineering

Thanks be to God, Katie, family and

If you're reading this and

friends for helping me through the

tough times here at USAFAland. Work hard, play hard—thats all there is to it...

New Richmond, OH

expecting

me to

say something warm and fuzzy, then you obviously don't know me very well. Catch ya on the

flip-flop, Pernicious Woman. Go fast, turn left!

Clinton Noble Palmer

Richard Walter Schafer III

Guymon, OK Mechanical Engineering

Shaft

I want to thank God, my family, and

my loved ones for their love, understanding, and support that has allowed me to pursue and achieve

my dreams. I love you! "If you're not living on the edge,

you're taking up to much space!'

Fredericksburg, TX Management Ashley and my Family- Thank you so much for all the love and

couldn't have gotten

support. 1

anywhere

without you. To "The Boys '- We'll be buds forever, but still realize that I'll

always be the best pilot. Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with vour eyes turned ‘

skyward, for there you have been, and there you will return!' (da

always long to

Vinci)

David R. Schichtle, Jr. Shiktle, Skittles

Joey Patrick Sullivan Antdck, Sully

Monument, CO

Phoenix, AZ

Biology

Management

Five years, its been a trip!

Preppies,

you helped me stay positive through all this. I'll never forget you! To the 2001 Vikings, "Valhalla!" Thanks;

you taught me tons. Night Riders, you're the best! I owe my best Academy years to you. Thanks for letting me be a part of the best squadron here. You're the reason I'll miss USAFA. Mom and Dad, I love

you more than anything!

I guess 1 start by saying thank you to

the Lord, my parents who have

really helped so much, and my friends (especially Jen) who have kept me sane. To all of the memories; Freshman year, ale. prob., the BIG 21, ABCs, powerlifting, Germany, tough rugby, Denver, and da guys(Mattie, Dirt, Horssock, Gayde, Iron Liver, and the group I never made it into-"My ear!")... AMMERED!

G-ma, I know you're watching!

MaryEdith Smith M.E. Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Psychology "Favorite people, favorite places,

favorite memories of the past... These are the joys of a lifetime... these are the things that last!'

Thank vou to my family for always

being there. For those dearest to my heart... Friends for Life!

Swimmers,

ALWAYS believe in your dreams. Thank you everyone for the memories and experiences.

They will last

forever. Finally to the one that has

captured my heart...ILYM.

cs-e Grand Junction, CO

Ashley Reede Burrill Big Perm

Civil Engineering

Truckee, CA

Nathan Riley Beard

Management Thanks Mom, Dad, and Dillon for all

your love and support. To all my brothers, I love you guys. Without

Uhhhh Ya...

you guys I wouldn't have been able to make it through those tough five

sister... what can I say, you guys are

years.. As Mike always savs, 'Air Force

buddy... Barry (the double ace), 1 will never forget our party and Rob

Thank God! Mom,

Daci, and my best brother and best the best! Gusto, missed you

Football Rules!!"

shouldn't either! On that note, Rob,

And Scott, I don't know why they

you don't put on a bad show yourself! Kyle, you will be remembered by many girls in Colorado!

call it "5-acresf

Later...

Joe... shes not hot!!! You are the man! Till we meet again...

Lori Denise Cronin Park Ridge, IL

Economics

Many thanks to my family for their love and encouragement when 1

needed it most, and yes even means

Dayna that

you! To the original Pipe

Hitters: thanks for the memories. To The Group,' thank me the

you for showing

path, now its my turn to walk

it! The rough moments will fade, but 1 hope that I never lose

any of the

friendships. God speed to all.

Paul R. Graham

Nathan Carter Dodd

Lafayette, LA

W&k

Basic Sciences

Midwest City, OK

Computer Science

...Counting flowers on the wall that don't bother me at all

playing solitare till dawn with a deck of 51

smoking cigarettes and watching captain kangaroo now

don't tell me,

i've nothing to do... Chris & Anthony—thanks for the

good times, if it wasn't for your help (and a lot of tasty-beverage) I'd of never made it... Love you Mom & Papa!!

Michael Spirit Alohi Friebel

Brian David Hoose

Old Man Pa

Over-G, Hoose

Kailua-Kona, HI

Bowling Green, OH Operations Research (Math)

Basic Sciences

(Ma th / Philosophy) The long journey of the Academy Its not them, its not him or her, and

experience has finally come to an

its not God.

end! Mom and Dad, you've done so

It is you-—It is the

quality of your mind as determined by your will and your integrity that creates your future and shapes your life. By taking responsibility you

much for me, supporting me every

step of the way much.

thank you so

Jody, it§ been tough, but

things have never been better! Also,

achieve the only true freedom there

thanks to everyone else who has

is—The freedom of the mind. As

helped me along the way. "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13).

the believer sits caged, the free-

thinker is an eagle, splitting the

clouds on invincible wing.

Jesse Walton Goolsby

Matthew Louis Inscoe

Goose

Lakewood, CO Management

Chester, CA

English I made it through here thanks to the

Dad: My hero and best friend, thank

tremendous support from my family,

you. My family (JJJAT): your love and support is unrivaled. Grandma: the

blink and I will cherish all of the

loveliest person I know. I can still feel

memories, both good and bad which

you Mom and

Grandpa, you continue to be my inspiration. The Pack and Dave: What are you going to remember? Every moment with

have made me who I am today.

each one of you. DT, Phil, Killer: you

weren't all crazy we'd all go insane."

friends, and Janine. It went by in a

Special thanks to my parents for living so close, adopting my friends and putting up with us. "If we

have enriched my life with your

selflessness. Good men, the last wave

by...

Glen Isaac Goossen

Amanda Jane Jones-Greco

Goose

Toledo, OH

Hyphen, A) Austin, TX

Aeronautical Engineering

Management

Its amazing that four years can seem like an eternity, and yet pass by so

Thank you God for giving me

Thanks be to the Lord for

quickly. His guidance, and my family for their

strength. To Mom and Dad source of love and

—

encouragement

and for believing in me

through it all I couldn't have done it without all

support. You were with me eveiy step of the way. To my bros Paul and Luke; there is light at the tunnelfe

your love! To awesome friends 1 ve made, I will never forget you.

end. To my friends from Stalag, Wolverines, & the 94 th ; it's been real,

will lift mine eyes up to the hills, my help comes from the Lord" Psalm

see

you on the other side.

121

Fight the good fight! I'm outta here!

David Frank Paolillo

Ryan Thomas Menath liyno Incline Village, NV Management

Cesspool Spring Hill, FL Political Science

First and foremost I thank God for

December is just around the corner.

bringing getting through. The hard work and discipline this place enforces isn't easy, in fact it sucks, but it produces

Thanks to those who supported me,

a much

have done this without you. And

Thanks to my folks, brofe, and

my heart is sinking like the setting sun, setting all the things I wish I’d

me here and

better person for everyone who has been forced to endure it.

buddies for their support. To all the 28ers and 19ers, itfe been cool. See

y'all on the outside!

Hebrews 12:11

and thanks also to those of you who didn't. You served as my motivation.

Mom, Dad, and family, I couldn't

done. Its time to say goodbye to yesterday, this is where the cowboy rides away!'

Peeter Meos

Michael David Provins

Tallinn, Estonia

Prov

Operations Research

Pittsburgh, PA Psychology

(Math, Russian)

VIST

So its finally over. No more morning

Nolite te bastardes carborundorum.

GRs or marching practices. For most

Ehre 1st Loyalitat.

part it has been a fun ride, but there is no way I would do it again. Many

thanks to everyone who helped me to survive from BCT to the Firstie

year, I could not have done it without you. Guys in Ratz and

Wolverines, sergeants at CST, fellow OR majors, I'll see you soon in NATO.

Wayne Joseph Merback

Nancy Elizabeth Rosenow

Herbs, Crazy Joe,

San Antonio, TX

Crazy Mormon

"^385^

Las Vegas, NV

Operations Research (Math)

Biology "Whos stopping me?" I guess Milton

"We hope your rules and wisdom choke you." Mikey Stods

My brother and the "fish who kept on swimming." Big Perm "Sites NOT -

right. Mom, Dad, Mark, Karen, Ellen, and Andrew, thank you so

was

much for everything, you all mean the world to me.

hot!' Thanks for two great years. Mens Volleyball and the fellas Crazy Joes drivin'. 99ers Singles Ward chicks made the six-year tour -

worthwhile. Mom and Dad

I love

you. "I seek not for power, but to pull it down." Moroni 60:36

Ryan Shane Miksell Lakeland, FL

Satellite Beach, FL

Biology

Social Sciences

Thanks Capt. Snodgrass, Lt. Col.

I took the long route, but I would nt have done it any other way. The friends I made and the times 1 shared in Alaska and at the P-school

Rhodes, and Capt. Tedrow for all your help, couldn't have done it without you. GO USAFA

Taekwondo, DFWU.

Melinda B. Schilling

irreplaceable and will last a you are). My family is what has kept me going. Without them keeping things in perspective that light at the end ot are

lifetime (you know who

the tunnel would've been a train, but I made it!

Joseph Robert Vigueria Vig Bagdad, AZ Human Factors Engineering

David Walter Willhardt

Davey, The Mayor, Willie Ventura, CA

Military Doctrine, Operations and Strategy

Father God, without you nothing is

possible. You've given me every-

Thanks go to my parents; your love

thing 1 don't deserve, thank You for Your saving grace. Mike, we've

and understanding helped me tremendously to get through this place. Alex, Jas and Z, without you

been there and done that. Dad, Mom, Steve, Dan, and Krystal-

Thanks for all of the support along

guys I would never have had the motivation to finish.. .thank you.

the way. Eric, Ryan, Adrienne, you're the best friends a guy can have. "Enjoy your life as it goes, do lots of fishing" Amen to that, thanks Grandpa I will.

Jess, JMac, Todd, Matty, Danny Boy, Chaddy, Dogg and everybody else,

Julie Ann Wass

Jennifer Renae Wiseman

thanks for the good times and great memories. With your shield or on it...

Apple Valley, MN

Pleasant Grove, UT

Economics

Mathematics

Thank you Dad, Mom and Jill for

Is it eternally significant... These

everything. I love you! Thanks to my friends for all the good memories. And to all the gals, especially TJ,

words have really kept things in perspective. Thank the Lord for my family because without them I

AJG, and Melinda it was fun, I will

would not be here today. Also for

miss you. And Kristel thanks for

Will, Jen and Amy who have been

keeping me out of trouble. "Be bold

my fellow survivors. And I could never forget the most wonderful

and courageous, when you look back on your

life, you'll regret the things

my life, Doug that has held through some of the toughest

man in

you didn't do more than the ones

you did."

times.

Matthew S. Welch

Kristy Jo Youngpeter Delphos, OH Civil Engineering

Slim, Squelch, Fat Matt

Leawood, KS

Meteorology Mom and Dad: You have been my

My family and friends at home: Mom, Dad, Meghan, Cole, Krista, Nannie, Grandpa Jack, Grandma and Grandpa Welch, Luke, Bridget

guiding light throughout life. Whenever times got rough I knew 1 could always depend on you. Your unwavering support and dedication

and Lane, thank you. I couldn't

to me is more than I could ever

have done it without you. To my friends at the Academy: JIMM,

repay. Without you I would never be. Lori, Dave, Woody, Bailey Rene,

Nips, Barlow and Tom, thanks for the good times. To my good friend

Mark, Brooklyn, Angie, Matt, Stephen, Katie, Amy, Scott,

Neil: We've had some crazy times,

Grandma, Grandpa, and those from

too many to count. We tore this

above: Thank you for all your

place up. I'll miss you, buddy.

support and thoughts.

John Thomas Agnew / McLean, VA

Ryan David Carville Plaquemine, LA Management

Social Sciences

Well, its all over and I'm still alive. Thanks Mom, Dad, R.T., Meaghan,

Jamie, Kelly for your love and support! The Pedistal, AF LAX, Old School, Maz, TT, Shorty, Jud -1 would never have gotten this far without your help, "You can't keep a

good man down!" PALS # 4 Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -1 took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference-

I've been waiting four years for this. Thanks to my family for supporting me

through it all. I couldn't have

done it without you.

Special Thanks to: Kay, Ger, Tommy Boy, Bradley, Tuff, Stubby, Jim, Ace, Lance, Richard, Hozer, the

Woolpullers, Lacrosse punks, and the Randos that turned out to be not so random. "No Rules" Smell

Robert Frost

(ordan Thomas Bounds !B Powell, TN Legal Studies (French) God has given me the strength and direction I needed. My family has given me constant love and support. Thanks. Friends, there have been some

great times. To my brothers on

the team, it has been fun. I am

going to miss it. Dave you have been a great friend and always

believed in me and pushed me along. Thanks bro. May it always be 90.

Jeremiah 29:11

Asa James Christensen

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Management Nobody makes this journey alone. I give special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Cora for all your love and

support. To all the "fellas" who were there through the ups and downs, friends are the real reward of this

place. Never-ever, ever, ever, ever Again!

Paul Cristina

Brent Andrew Greer

Destrehan, LA Civil Engineering

Romeo, MI

Frank Human Factors Engineering

Thanks to my mom, friends, and

family for helping me maintain my

The good has by far outweighed the

perspective whenever it was almost lost. One thing I've learned here is to never lose sight of your goals, but never let your goals get in the way of enjoying life and remembering vvhatk really important.

bad. Thank you, my family and friends, for teaching me the impor-

Stephanie Kay Daniels Red

Woodbridge, VA

living. This is what I'm going to remember. tance of

Cherie Nicole Griffin

tilfr

Economics

Cher-bo Grand Junction, CO

Social Sciences

"Man never made any material as

"Those who danced were thought to

resilient as the human spirit."

be quite insane by those who could

—Bern Williams

not hear the music."

Angela Monet.

Smile lots!

Andres Bryant Duran

Erik D. Holzherr

Dre, Hispanic Titanic,

Queens, NY

Spic, Mex, L.B. Corpus Christi, TX

Legal Studies/graduating

Biology

"Like a midget at a urinal I had to

stay on my toes!' Thanks to Mom, Papa, Miguel,

After four different majors in three

Cristina, Mitchel, Don, Jesse, Gena, Omar, Bob, Steve, Akira, all the old Blackbirds, and my new buddies in

different schools in three different

the Trolls for keeping me sane

through all this. Had some rough

Dad-1 don't get it either. Chrys and John- there is no way I could have

times and some great ones, but we

done it without you.

laughed the whole way through. I'll

I can't make this mistake

see you all on the other side of that

states and twelve semesters of

college I am long overdue. Mom and

again— Open the prison gates my sentence

stage. Remember, if you're not having fun, you 're doing it wrong.

is up.

Daniel J. Fortune

David Danner Huston

Anoka, MN

Houston, TX

Biology

Economics Four years of frustration, four

years

Family- Thank you for your support;

of fun, this place taught me a lot. Ti the Warhawk Clan, keep the spirit

Annette and Tony, I hope we are

alive. To the Hudson High buds,

always close.

remember as we fight in the

God- Thank You for Your mercy.

Joy- You have made me a better

vastness of the sky our classmates

man.

are down there

Cheerleaders- Team always,

looking up.. .TILL DUTY IS DONE. To the Trolls, bos

Nationals every year.

of luck as we enter the

Nate, Osc, and Vip- Thanks for

arms.

getting me through school. 38- Legends never die.

"Corruptio Optimi Pessima"

profession o

To my family, thank you.

Ann-Kristine Hwei-Shwang Lau

Stacie Nicole Pratt

Kula, Maui, Hawaii

Stace, Q-Tip, PnittDog Los Alamos, NM

History (Japanese)

Behavioral Science

[ will not go quietly into this dark There are three reasons I'm

night. —Dylan Thomas (sic) LIVE ALOHA!!!

graduating.. .God, my family, and my friends. Dad, Mom, Becca, Steffy, and Grandparents- thank you for your love, support, advice, and for believing in me when I didn't believe in myself. I am truly fortunate. To 'the girls'- we've shared so

much I don't know where to begin. You've given me more than you'll ever know. Christine-

you'll forever

be in my heart, I love you. Richard Nathaniel Law Jr.

Aaron S. Rosier

Ross, Roz, Roswell

Raleigh, NC "Up, Over, and Gone..."

Thomas S. McCaleb Jr

John Anthony Talafuse

Redman

San Antonio, TX

Tallahassee, FL

Astronautical Engineering

Mathematics

(Math)

If you ask what I have learned at

Thanks to everybody back in Texas!

USAFA, know this impulse makes the world go round, and you gotta be

Mom, Dad, Mary, Rose, Thomas, and

just a little bit quicker. How did we survive the furious McCaleb, the

David and Sandra, for all your help

cruel and profligate Spaulding? Blue skies to the Team, gray skies to the Zoomies, and fair skies to DS1.

Anne

for all your support. To

during four-degree year. Thanks to Charlene for always being here. And thanks to God for...well,

pretty

much everything. Its been fun.

Anthony and I are gonna see if we can't talk our way into

getting

launched into space now. See y'all later.

David Andrew Pouska

Vip Tanticharoen

Morrison, CO

T, T-bone

MDOS

Houston, TX Economics

I'd like to thank my family for all the

support; I couldn't have done it without you. To my friends from 24

and 20, I'll see ya guys out there.

I'd like to thank my mother and all the other amazing

people that helped me through this place. To the Academy, I'm glad there are only 4 years, but 1 am grateful for the

discipline and honor. To the people left behind, keep your head low and watch out for the

sniper. God bless

my classmates and El!

Lance Christopher Vivien

Michael Joseph Young

Viv

North Royalton, OH

San Antonio, TX

Behavioral Science

Civil Engineering (Spanish)

First and foremost, 1 want to thank

Well, God has blessed me in many

God for always looking after me and

ways to get to me to where 1 am now. Heres just a few of

giving me faith to believe that I can do anything. A very special thanks to my Mom, Dad, Matt, and Aimee, 1

them...Mom and Dad, Maria, Michele, and Matthew—you guys

Crabby, Diek, and

could not have done this without

are the best ever!

you and 1 love you so much. And the friends I have made here, you

Huff, you started me out on the right foot here. D, I'd go to hell and back

guys know who you are and I will

with you. Debaters, its been great. Hoo-Yah Team! It pays to be a

always be loyal to you.

winner!

.’T’-'-sV

f ■

Dustin Thomas Brisson

David Ray Dameron

Chimes, Archie, DT, Granddaddy Summerville, SC

Huntingdon, TN Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

(Math)

Thank you MOM and DAD for

Thank you Mamma and Steven for

supporting me and helping me rhrough my struggles. Thank you Campbells for being there when my

believing in me and supporting me through these last four years. Thanks to the rest of the family for

parents could not. Thank you OCF for the wonderful times sharing HIS

your love and encouragement. And

A'ord. Thank you friends for the qood times we had. Thank you

COD for the blessings you have

most importantly I wish to give praise to God who has blessed me beyond anything I deserve.

Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13 "I tan do all things through Christ who strengthens me." oestowed on me.

Rachel Gwynn Coleman Spring, TX Electrical Engineering

Ryan Michael Denton

(Math /French)

Foreign Area Studies Asia

Thanks to my friends, Valhalla and

I would like to thank God first,

otherwise, four years sure went

family second, and my friends third for being there for me throughout mv

quickly. For my family, 1 love you, you always believed in me, Heres to my God and my country, 1 pray we're always so blessed.

Special R, Rydogg, GQ Plano, TX

life and stay here at the Academy.

Dad, Mom, Jon, Kathy, Andrew, TG, KJ, Duke, KR Dan, Ahn, Fred,

Squino, Callv-love, Mark, Josh, all the "hard pipe hitters',' and the

Blackjacks-thanks. Hoss, Tito: you know your game is still the

tightest

in my opinion. Lissa, thanks for

everything and more.

Jaime Lynn Flood fame, James, "one of those red-heads,'

Robert Louis Diaz

Tampa, FL Civil Engineering

comet

Mom, Dad, Lauren, Ryan, Levin, Gina, Talia, Kyle, and Gianna, your

Kings Park, NY Legal Studies

much needed advice, support, and

Mom and dad, for your love and

love has guided me on a path for which I am forever in your debt, the

support, I love you more than words can say... Sally I will watch as you

sky is the limit.

walk on Mars... To all my girls for

I love you.

many miles and trials...JD, thanks

.Eva, what a long, strange trip its been, may the laughter never end, I ..

love you with all my heart...“Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye." Helen

Keller.

Jose Flores III Virginia Beach, VA

Erik Leigh Dutkiewicz

Duke

Computer Science

Florence, TX Legal Studies

Thanks be to God for all I have been Thanks to everyone! Dad, Mom,

Corey, Jules, the Shannon^, Prov, Wags, Yovvz, Matt, and Special R.

through the last four years. Mom, Dad, and Sha, it was a blessing to have you here and 1 thank you for all

“There is a silent strength within

you have done for me. To the group,

each soul, and that strength is

I am most grateful for the love and

multiplied for those who remember that they do not walk their path

Lord Jesus Christ.

alone." —Thomas J. Edwards

Hebrews 12:1-2

friendship we have shared in the

“I went to the woods because I

wished to live deliberately...and not, when I came to die, discover that I

had not lived." —Thoreau

Melanie Antonia Ecung

Oscar Adalberto Garcia

Mel, ME

O.G., O-dawg, Dirty Mexican

Rome, NY

All STARS

Rowland Heights, CA

Psychology

Human Factors Engineering

All my love goes to my parents and

People usually thank other people in these things, so here goes: I'd like to thank my family for their support especially mom and dad, Abby, Mike, Kris, Mandi, Paty, DJ, Nate, Jdog, Tom, Brian, Ben, Laurel, T-roy, Jimmy, Jason H., Mitch, Matty,

to Allie, much luck in your last two

years. To the new Style, for the sense of purpose. To all my friends: let

happiness keep you sweet, your trials make you strong, your sorrow

keep you human, and know hope will always bring you joy. Love, hugs, kisses, and smiles.. .you are the ones who made this place truly worthwhile.

Adam, Kevin, James, and all the other all-stars out there, all the

people that supported Scottfree, and anyone else that influenced me both

in music and in life.

Sharon Ann Fitzgerald

Patrick David Gioia

Fitz

Talbott, Term

Lovnita, CA

Meteorology

Management (French) I would like to thank

Don't be afraid!...the battle is not /ours, but God§

2Chronicles20:15.

vl&D, none better...! love you rUHHIIIHISSSS much. Family and riends, you've colored my life and ire rays of sunshine.

The road isn't

•traight, but its better riding. So, lobby, roll on the throttle, we'll lean nto the turns, and not outrun our

;uardian angels. Thank you for i el ping me to live. Waiting only lives the devil time

attack life!

parents and

brother for all the support

given me.

they have

I couldn't have made it

without you.

Finally, I would like to family and friends for supporting me through al

thank the rest of my

this and remember, “Life is a

Journey, Not a Guided Tour."

Zachary G. Hall

Mark Daniel Nyberg

Duke

Stillman Valley, IL

Grass Lake, Ml

General Engineering

Biology

(Math)

For inspiration from my father, my nothers inner strength that carried

First thanks goes to God (Eph. 4:11). Thanks Mom and Dad, Marta and

ne, my beautiful sisters,

Ashley &

Elyria who encouraged me, Papa & Gramma, the embodiment of love & dndness, Randy, Joey, Casey, Nana fc all my lovies, THANK YOU.To the

Matt. You'll never know how much

helped me. It always helps perspective to spend some time on horseback. It can really change your whole perspective. "The Hill" isn't you

>uys, I'll forget this place but never

the whole world from the south

you. The man on top didn't fall there 1NVICTUS! "They threw their caps

ridge.

they would hang them on the

iorns of the moon"

-Shakespeare

Robert Scott Hamilton

Ernest Robert Schmitt

Hambone

Bobby

Greer, SC

Columbus, MS

Social Sciences

Biology

It is amazing what 4 years and gallons of beer can do to a person.

I would like to thank my

I've met the best friends I've ever

my years here. To the blackjacks and

had. I love you all. Hambone has left

ratz it was a blast, I hope to see you

his mark!! I want to talk to Sampson!!

in the future. I would also like to

friends for supporting me through

send a special thanks to the team for

being there for me through the good times and the tough times. You guys my best friends in the world..."few are chosen."

are

John David Hendrickson JD, Hendu, JD North Dallas, TX

Jason Shane /, f-Dogg, Nero

Biology

Human Factors Engineering^SpT'’

To the Lord for strength, thank you.

"In a way its all a matter of time,

Mom, Dad and Donna thank you for all of your love. To the B-Jacks and

I will not worry for you, you'll be just

the eight-bailers thank you guys for

and when you look behind

some

Moorpark, CA

great times. Asa: we made it,

thanks buddy. Cuban B: thanks for

keeping things in perspective you're a great friend. Renee: thank you for you. "We have done so much with so little for so long that we are now

fine. Take my thoughts with you, You will surely see a face that you

recognize...YOU'RE NOT ALONE" Much love to: My family; Eugene & my Flip family; The FORKS; INF;

qualified to do anything with

VERONICA; KIEN; all my blue homies; O-Dawg; The Pinovs & Nam; KARM!; Koo, Marie & Diane

nothing"

MABUHAY PINOY!

Michael James Jensen Ace

Matthew Patrick Shipstead

(

Hanford, CA \ Legal Studies, Management

'and they overcame by the blood of

the Lamb and by the word of their

testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." Fae: Anything not worth doing is

worth not doing well. This place would have really sucked without

Skills, Sfiippy Mission Viejo, CA Political Science

Mom, Dad, and Maggie: thank you for all your love and support; I couldn't have made it through the

last four years without it. Fellas, I don’t even know where to start-

Coronado, Hawaii, Husky, and many more, we

always had a good time.

you. Chris: the game', that mysterious

remember: Christmas trees burn

sound in the Jeep, strawberries, Do

really well.

you like _? I'm NOT coming back as an AOC.

Look out for the neighbors and

Jeffrey R Strange

SLvcr Political Science

*?S*\

(Philosophy, French) Thanks/love to all. "I know enough to know how little it is I

truly know."

David Mcgregor Thawley T-Funk Lake Tahoe, CA

Operations Research (Math) Its about time! Vine Vide Vichi. Thanks to my family and friends for

Socrates.

everything, and a special thanks to

began, Now far ahead the road has

my parents for putting up with me for 22 years. The time at USNA,

"Tire road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it

gone, and I must follow if I can, Pursuing it with weary feet, Until it joins some larger way, Where many

paths and errands meet, And whither then? I cannot say? J.R.R. Tolkien.

wow,

only TBK knows. Thanks to

the hurmizin boys of 4330 and. LAZ. I have met some great people, and I

have had some great times, thank

you. Nip Nip Kill. Most of all, thanks to God.

Raymond Mario Aguilar

Marie Noele Aloy

Paco Pirate

Sunshine

San Jose, CA

VlDOS (Japanese)

Humanities (Spanish)

God is first! Jenny Hong, you, my

Don't Take Life Too Seriously.

best friend, truly are TOIL. I'll never

give up on you. Mom&dad, sis&bro, Jeff Kozyra, you're responsible for my wonderful upbringing. Thank God for your love. Pat, Qapla, brother. Andy Le, you da man!

Don't Be Afraid.

Dad, Mom, Rachel: I LOVE YOU!!

Kuciachan, ttesubarashi!!! SkyRaiders i ve forever! Arrrg!!! May my success acclaim the Aguilar family and exalt our name in

strength and honor as wings like Eagles!"

we "mount up on

Christopher Blair Allen Aurora, CO

Operations Research (Math)

Bradley Joseph Ames Grand Forks, ND Environmental Engineering

Wow, let me catch my breath. Thank

|want to thank God above for blessing me so greatly. Thanks to my aarents, bro, and sister for guiding me every

step of the way. To all my

friends from camp USAFA... Thanks for being there for me and

making the academy a lot more fun."

you, Lord. These last four years have been a blessing. I cherish the

friends, experiences, and cycling. Family, your support and love has been amazing, I wouldn't be here

without you.

L Tanika LeNaye Archer

Kristy Lynn Hayes

Richmond, VA

Missoula, MT

FAS Sub-Saharan

Operations Research (Math)

African Studies (French)

Thank you mom and dad for being there for me everytime I needed you.

I want my parents to understand how much everything they've done

Much thanks to my family and

for me has impacted my life. I

friends who supported my efforts along the way. 1 love you! Thank

wouldn't be where I am today

you Diva Squad, Pam, and L-Boogie

my sponsor family for the way they've taken me into their home

for the laughter, tears, and happiness we

shared.

C'EST TOUJOU.RS

LA FETE EN FRANCE! Go Air Force!

without them. I could never repay

with open arms. All my friends have made this place worth it I'd do it all -

again... for you guys.

Women of Strength Steppin' out!

over

Ciao!

deliriously happy, always. Fire It Up!

Psalm 18:2; 34:4

I Corinthians 15:58

Philip Andrew Bryant

Edward Francis Hwang

Brooklyn, NY Foreign Areas Studies (Japanese) Thanks Mom, Dad, Paul, Grandpapa

and Grandmama and the rest of my

family. "Something^ are true whether you believe them or not." Bestfriend

Janetti, sisters Ann, Tae and Helen. "Never save anything for the swim

back!' Diana, Julia, and family, Misook, Forrest and little Diana, the peeps from 22, and Krissy and her mother. "Waterfall nothing can harm me at all,

my worries seem so very small with my waterfall."

Marc Donovan Ellis

Marcus, Murky Mark

Pierce, NE

Management Dad, Mom, and Matthew, I love you! Thank you for all the love, support, and prayers. Karen, you are the love of my life. You are an answered

prayer and a dream come true. I love you! "Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.

Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13,14

Ryan Alan Thomas Hart

Ian Wright Kelly

Rat

Spokane, WA History

Oceanside, NY

English (Philosophy) Couldn't have done it without so There are more things in Heaven

much help from so many (SKD).

and Earth, Horatio... Thank you

Thank you Mom, Dad and Linds for

USAFA for teaching me never to let

giving me every opportunity to succeed. But the inside of the ring says it all (in Latin, of course...R1I111II1GHT...), May is almost here and its time to live again

school interfere with my education, and that work is the curse of the

drinking class. Seriously, ILTFE Thanks John O', DFENG, CS-22 & 31, Jon, Skri and all of you guys,

Doric, my family and Stacey. Me

ineptum, interdum elabitur.

doors will be closed at 0620. ME11 thank you for being you, ILU more

than even I understand at this

point!

Vlarc Andrew Kielkucki

Samuel Lee McKinsey

Kook

Bossier City, LA

Brooklyn Park, MN Management

Human Factors Engineering

Thanks to all the guys on the team

for making this place bearable for the

Four hard years. First, I would like to thank my God. Without God, I would not have made it through

people that I hung out with will be

Special thanks to my family for always encouraging me and calling at just the right moment. Thank you

missed. Thank you mom and dad for

lady love, Caroline. You certainly

last four years. I wouldn't have made it without you. All the other

supporting

me in

everything that I

here.

made my time here more enjoyable.

do.

To all of my friends, especial R, B,

fust remember fellas... The only thing better than a glass of

and Russ—forever my dawgs. I love

you all. Remember always, Sam.

beer is tea with Miss McGill.

Jeffrey Michael Kost

Daniel Eduardo Mendoza

Kosteroo, teenage

Miami, FL

mutant ninja nipple

Humanities

St. Benedict, PA

(Spanish)

Civil Engineering To my friends in 36 and 22, to HG,

Damn the man, save the Empire.

TSgt. Cross, Gen Oelstrom, and the

Thanks to the American taxpayers

love of my life, thank you. Esto es para la honra de mi familia. Cada sentido de orgullo y dolor fue para mi

for the free education. Thanks for

giving us rubber guns. If they were real, my parents would have one less Most of all, thanks to those, past and present, w ho endured and son.

helped me endure ftiliws. Azadehh.

padre, mama, y hermanita. Esto es para todos los indiecitos con suenos

cumplidos y para la gloria de Dios. Gracias a la vida que me a nunca

dado tanto...de tripas corazon.

Dustin Oliver Lybeck

Darren Joel Moore

Labs

Decorah, IA

BioMan, Dboz, Joelboy Brilliant, OH

Biology

1 can't believe its over,

four years have been the greatest

Mom, Dad, Kyle, Shannon, Bill, Lance, Allison, Kent, GMAs, Zo,

and most challenging of my life. To

family, friends, thanks to your love

Dad, Mom, Shilah, Tristah, and Tyson- thanks for all your support

through good and bad. Darcy and Troy, a special thanks for being my parents away from home. Dan, Tommy Vince, Ben, and all the

wiggles, you are the greatest. Raptors, I'm gonna miss you guys. God Bless. Diane Leigh Maye

Newport, RI Political Science

and support, my dream has come true. I love you all. Murf, Paul, Matt, Kadeen, Petdet, and everyone else, I'll never forget you. Take Care

and God Bless.

"During your time of trial and suffering, when you see

only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." Thank you Lord. Smell!

Thomas Peter O'Hara Grover

Shrewsbury, MA Humanities

Thanks to everyone here, at home,

and back in Newport. Jim and Don would you stop being so good, you

making me look bad! Why does everyone keep asking me, "How can you go to college there?" It§ been great so far—just avoid the unhappy people, do what you want to do, and keep everyone constantly terrorized by standing right on the edge but not falling off! are

Snakes! Thanks for helping me

through those dark years. They didn't think I'd make it, but 1 never

surrendered. Retreats, defeats, but no surrender.Thanks to Mama,

Papa, Chrissy, Billy, the entire O'Hara clan for support, Sasha for keeping me sane, SMD for constructive insanity,

Dr. Hickson for the

philosophical

insight, and LtCol Skarstedt for the academic push, lo those who did not make it. In Domini Dei, Amen.

Shane Davis Rogers

Willcox, AZ

Jamison William Scheeres /

Physics

Layton, UT Social Sciences

To all the boys on the team over the

years & Cochise, its been awesome. Go FT '99 and '01. For the 99er RMs, I think its about time, guys. Leslie, I love you. Thanks Mom, Dad,

Sherida and Brandon for your help and support. You guys are the best. And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free."

Hey Ray,

ikimashoune?

1 praise the Lord for all He has done to get me this far. Thank you Mom and Dad, without your support and

guidance, I wouldn't have made it this far. Thanks to Murf, Fatty, Gizmo, Pauly, Darren, and Kadeen, ya'll are great. *.. .the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7-8

Michael Patrick Rossi

James Sean Sullivan

Roscoe

Sully, Meat Royal Oak, MI Management

Chino Hills, CA

Civil Engineering Well another one is in the books.

Mom, Dad, Eric, family, friends, I will

Thanks mom and dad for all of the

never

love and support. To my boys from

have done for me.

Northwestern, the rest of my friends here at the academy, and Joey, may

the adventures never end.

I never

forget everything that you Through the good times and the tough times, you were always there. I know I haven't been the easiest person to get along with

could have made it without you

either, so that makes you guys all the

guys.

special. 'And let perseverance

be perfect, so that you may be

perfect and complete, lacking in nothing! James 1:4

Daniel Akbar

Louie Michael Camilli

"Get ontta my house"

Lou Diggitu

Athens, OH

El Paso, TX

Political Science

Operations Research

I would just like to thank my family

Most importantly, 1 would like to

and my kids for backing me up

thank my family.

through the rough times. Break out the Kool-Aid.. .daddys coming home.

and always will be most important to me.

They always have,

I am also very thankful for all of

the friends that I have made here; 1

hope to keep in touch with you all.

Brent Rioux Bak

David James Caswell

Bootie

Cnzzy

Williamsburg, MI Management

Fairfax Station, VA

Thanks Mom and Dad for giving me

support and help throughout my life. Thanks Mark forgiving me, critical,

worldly advice. Eric, thanks for always being there to kick me in the

Computer Science Operations Research (Math) Thanks to Capt Audaire and Mo,

Sponsor Phil, Sara, Mom, Dad, and my friends for good times and good memories.

butt to motivate me. To those on the

Non Multa Sed Multum, not many

tennis team, BOO YEAH! Packers

but much.

and Stormers, you're the best. Favorite quotes: "If you don't have

enemies, then you don't have

integrity!' -Paul Newman fix stupid!' -Mark Bak

"You can't

Colin Alexander Ferguson

Brent William Curtis

llrtis

Berg. Jiggal

Oxford, MI

Clear Lake, IA

Electrical Engingeering

Biology

(Math) Choose your fate... This was the first

step in making the most of my life, what could be next? I hope that the

Wow. If you're reading this I guess it means I graduated. I thank God I made it. Mom, Dad, Claire..you've kept me strong, happy, and moti-

people I meet in the next four years

vated throughout it all. I will always

of my life are as cool as the last.

love, support, and be there for you

Mom and Dad, this is for you. You

as you have been for me.

are the reason I stuck

tough times. I love you. May the memories of the fellas live on

boys, the good times will never stop, only get better. You made this place 2001 times better. Let the good times

forever.

roll.

through the

Denny Ray-Allen Davies

Michael David Geiger

Sarasota, FL

Jeffersonville, IN Management

Management

To my

"I can do all things in Christ who

Its been a long road, and I'm happy

strengthens me" (Phil 4:13). Thanks

its almost over. I want to thank the

to Mom, Dad, Brad, Grandma and

Academy for the 110/110/6. That

Grandpa Woodell, Grandma and Grandpa Davies, my lifetime

sure was fair.

Thanks Asa, Erik,

Lance, Rich and Ry for making me

sweetheart Erika, and all of my

laugh, and helping the time go by a

family and friends for your unwaver-

little bit faster. I thank my Grandfa-

ing support and devotion. To Grandpa Egan, one of America^ finest: I know you're looking down

for keeping my head on straight, and

thers for making me who I am, Mom

my friends for keeping my sanity.

from above; this toast is for you. God bless. Live Long and Prosper.

David Charles Diehl

Heather Ann Huot

Real Diehl

Pooh

Littleton, CO

Washington, DC

Legal Studies

Social Sciences

I praise God for all the blessings

Dad, Mom and Hillary, I thank you

he has given me. Dad, Mom,

for your love and support. 1 would

Grandma, and Matthew, without your love and support, I. couldn't have made it! Nicole, what a

not be here without you. To all my

future we'll have! Grandpa, 1

BFSDRDFPH, I wouldn't have made

wish you were here to see me

it through this place without you.

graduate. My memories of you

"Never look back in regret, move

my motivation. Cadets, always remember... "Life shrinks

know now, what you never knew

and expands in proportion to one§ courage?-Anais Nin

-Janet Marie Williams-

are

friends, I thank you for all the good times and a lifetime of memories.

forward and smile. Because you then.

Bernadette Feliciano

Matt Johnston

Bernie

St. Helens, OR

Chicago, IL Foreign Area Studies (Spanish)

Management (Japanese) To all my buds... Despite a few

annoying things like school and God has blessed me so much by

giving me a loving family and friends. To my parents, thank you for having the faith. To Jason, Will, Manda, and Kate thank you for

keeping me sane. To Menny, I wouldn't have made it without you.

military weekends we've had an awesome time. Keep living life and I'll see you out there. -Matt

Francis Raymond Lyons, IV

Franky-Baby, Francois Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Amanda M. Myers

wH U#3 >y

A-person-da Vestavia Hills, AL

Computer Engineering

Political Science (Philosophy)

HG01: ‘We few, we happy few, we

I've learned the importance of faith,

band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my

family, friends. God has given me

brotheri' TCF

...

Auj, esposa mia, te

tremendous blessings. The most precious is my family, among whom I

amo con todo mi alma y corazon.

have several heroes—one in

Pam ilia, gracias por la ayuda y amor

particular. There are no words, Mom,

todo mis esfuerzos. Nightriders

Blood: We made it through 4 years, I

so I'll leave it at that.

To my friends,

thanks for everything. Bemie, Jon,

look forward to serving the next 20

Dan and Mel: For keeping me sane.

with you.

The Team: For keeping me humble.

Eric: For keeping me believing. Its my turn to flap.

Anthony Jorge Posada Englewood, NJ

Sally Catherine Maddocks Alpharetta, GA Physics (Math)

Astronautical Engineerin

(Japanese) 1

"Who will tell whether one happy moment of love or the joy of

Thanxs to my family, without them I

breathing or walking on a bright morning and smelling the fresh air, is not worth all the suffering and effort which life implies...

would not be here. Christine, for

‘

-Erich Fromm

Mom, Dad, Miki and Julie -1 wouldn't have made it without you.

Erik, Amanda, Eva, Jaime, and all the physics guys-1 love all of you

being there through it all, you have my heart, always and forever. We made it! Finally to my closest friends with whom I have shared laughs, tears, and "tasty beverage" 1 will always call you pals. After four years of torture that we called College", I am

thankful, for I am a better man.

forever.

Jason Maynard Morris /-Mo

Stephanie Jean Rader

Greenville, SC

Geography

Yorktown, VA

Management (Math) To my Family and Friends: 1 will I can honestly say that it was all I

thought it would be and more. Thanks to God, family, and friends I have made it through and had a good time. To those who follow'... Stand Strong!

never

fully understand or know all of

the sacrifices you have made for me, and you can never understand how much I appreciate each and every I have been given this opportunity to serve and I will do so with all my heart, hoping to make you proud. one.

To the Birds: Fire it up ladies... 1

love you guys.

Paul Jason Morris Pl Cheese

Marietta, GA Political Srience/MDOS

Jennifer Kay Reed %

(Philosophy) In the period of 5 years, I have found

the brothers I thought I never had. For the rest of my life, I doubt I will ever see a

day when one of us

falls.. .and another isn't there to pick him up. To the true believers in the values and beliefs that we all hold to

be true, I would go to the ends of the

world for you.. .Valhalla.

Bartholomew Blaise Robinson

Alexander White

Dickinson, TX

Colorado Springs, CO

Basic Sciences

Management/Human Factors

GOD—To You I owe everything.

"Strait is the gate and narrow the

FAMILY—thanks, I love you more

way, leading unto life, AND FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT." Matthew

than I've ever let you know.

FELLAS-—"Brotherhoods our rule we

7:14. Praise God, for direction,

cannot bend"-Pennywise

strength. My Family, sincere, gratitude for love never-ending,

God knows we've broken every other rule here. It carried us through the toughest but best 4 years so far; carry it in your hearts

always.

USAFA—Thanks for the challenge, but we won.

Now, "Let me fly, or

give me death"—DMX

support, and PATIENCE. Friends, the love, loyalty, respect. I'll always remember. Dad and Mom, with all I am, I

give you this triumph, and in

your honor, dedicate ALL my successes. You are my AMAZING GRACE. I love you.

Barry Raymond Rudd

Chad Garrett Wieser

Bear, Cmdd Medicine Bow, WY

Vacaville, CA

Geography "Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we may die." These four years have been the best of my life.

Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, Bridget,

Weez

Computer Engineering Computer Science Thanks to God for giving me the

strength to endure these 4 years. Thank you Mom, The Dad, and Scott

the rest of my family, everyone back

for your constant love, prayers, and

in Medicine Bow, Tina and Gary and

support—it made all the difference

Bill, all my friends here, geographers, Black Panthers, Barnstomers, and

in the world. To my friends, never

Sabre Drill 01. I'm still learning who

and each other. We are ONE!

I am, but I know I want to be like

each of you.

Daniel Lee Ward

Dannyboy, G.K.Y. Benicia, CA Electrical Engineering I came to the Academy for three reasons:

1. Free education. 2.

Wanted to throw a hat in the air as the Thunderbirds flew over. 3.1 got the impression that nobody at the time thought I could do it. I wall

leave the Academy with three things: 1. Friends I would die for. 2. Friends that would die for me. 3. The knowledge that I can do

anything.

forget the good times, the bad times,

Katherine Anne Baerwald

Elizabeth Barclay Benn

Kat, Kitty

Lizard

Watertown, NY

Biochemistry

Englewood, CO English (German)

Thanks to: Mom for your unrelent-

"The time seems near, if it has not

ing support in everything I've done; Anne and Brian for understanding/

actually arrived, when the chastened sublimity of a moor, a sea, or a

keeping me sane; Hans for expecting

mountain will be all of nature that is

the best, and to everyone who made

absolutely in keeping with the

my time here worth

moods of the more thinking among

everything: Arne, Seher, Wayne, Kay, Erin, Alex, all the rugby chicks, BE WG, JS, MR, BT Crew, "the pullers," LRC kids, NWP guys, Clyde's crew, the dirtiest dozen and all the rest, until we meet

again... fames Robert Toornman Gator

Brighton, CO Biochemistry "Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matt. 5:16. I thank Jesus Christ for -

everything he has given me and for iris unconditional love and guidance n my life. Mom, John, and Joseph: 1 :ouldn't have done it without your ove and support. Fellas: keep the traditions and friendships alive.

Stay tight. OKS.

mankind"—Thomas Hardy.

Jeffrey Steven Chaperon Chap, Chappy

Adam Earl Goodpasture

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Port Charlotte, FL

Management

Civil Engineering

Goody

one side were the friends.

On the

You have been my strength and helped me realize that the love I

other was everything else.

Keep

show my friends and family is the

USAFA was a two-sided coin. On

God

your friends close and be loyal to the end. If your best friend is a girl,

true measure of success.

marry her trust me. The Force is not like this college” and it never will

keeping me focused through it all

be. I promise you'll enjoy it. Reina,

without your love and patience.

Brooke, and Kathy

Dad, Mom,

Thank You for

because I would not have made it I know you're watching

we've made it through the tough

Grandpa

stuff, now its time to have fun.

and hope I've made you proud. Climbers

Climb On!

...

Psalm

16:11! Kurt Allan Duffy

Levi Brandon Hall

Young Duff

Rabbi

Windsor, CO

Management

Livennore, CO Operations Research (Math)

Thank you Mom, Dad, and even you

What can 1 say; its been one hell of a

Rob for the support you gave while I was

going through here. Thanks to

the football and track teams for all the memories and friends I was

ride. Can't wait for the next. To

Dad, Mom and Skunk, I love you guys. You were there jump for jump and I owe everything to you. To all

blessed to have. I cannot forget

my buds out there who made this

Senn, Scott, and all my boys up in

place bearable, heres to the crazy

Greeley for showing me what ''real” college is like. You all gave me strength when I needed it most,

ones to come.

times we've had and the crazier

To those that stand

strong: LTR.

Thank you.

Gregory H. Elia Long Beach, CA Management (Philosophy)

Thomas Phillip Harley

"Let us so live that when we come to

"Knowing how to handle pressure is

die even the undertaker will be

necessary for survival" Admiral James Stockdale. Well, I guess I

sorry.” —Mark Twain. I'd like to

East Fallowfield, PA Humanities

thank my family and friends and also the Zupans for making me a part of

have learned something here after

their family for the past 3 years. To

most miserable four

all. This place has brought me the

all the guys in 24, you've been great.

years of my life, filled with the most wonderful

Thanks for the memories and hope

moments.

to see you all in the future.

supporting me and special thanks to

Thanks to my family for

the love of my life- Kari. Without their support I never would have made it.

Fredrick Gallegos

David Anson Hildebrand

Rancho Cucamonga

Hildc

Engineering Mechanics

Houston, TX

Management Every man dies but not every man truly lives. Enjoy Life.

Thanks to my family!!! I thank God for this opportunity and for all the help along the way. And thanks, most of all to my Brothers, who made

playing football here one of the best experiences in my life ya'll are -

awesome.

Since 1 became my own man

Everything that matters to me is Making sure I'm staying true To my friends and the ones 1 love

-Robert Earl Keen

Damion Holtzclaw

Matthew Russell Mountcastle

D-Claw

Captain

Decatur, GA

Santa Ana, CA

General Engineering

Political Science

(Philosophy’)

Man Oh Man...the Lord let me

Service to humanity is the best work

make it to see the light. Thank you family for your

of life.

so much Holtzclaw

prayers and continuous support, 1 couldn't have made it without yall. To the "OCC’...Who Leading The

Way Baby!!

Thanks you Mom, Dad, Marissa, and the Gang in Cali for all your support.

To the "BBC" yall know

who the real MR. X is!! To the ones

who Preserve their Identity... "Continue to act as Sunrays in this environment of Darkness..."!

Stay

REAL FOLK... I'm OUT!!!

Ryan Wong Isokane

Christopher Paul Mulder

Iso

Foxy

Kapahulu, HI EE/Math (Japanese)

Albuquerque, NM Management

I haven't solved Fermats Last

Hokey Pete brofe, the sick time we had was wild, everything about this

Theorem, received the Medal of Honor or found true love, but Eve and only turned 21 once. I'll forever

joint made me smile, the situatife we got involved in were insane, but I'm ready to pull the plug and roll on out

be Hard Core, alwavs bleed Green,

of here...

slept standing, perfected all-nighters

Black & Gold and NEVER lose the

island in me. Someone thought I wouldn't make it; I was wrong. Family& friends, thanks for believ-

ing. Now, turn the ring, toss the hat, and run like hell.

Jason Allen McFeaters Jmnc

Malcolm B. Roberts

Raleigh, NC

Fort Worth, TX

Management

Civil Engineering

Mai , Funkytoum

"God truly blessed me by allowing me to come

to USAFA.

I've learned

have made it this far. Thank you

what life is about and how lucky I am.

Roberts family for all the support

I've been blessed with the

greatest family I could ever imagine Mom, Dad, Dwight you are my strength. To those whom I've had the privilege to call my friends here you showed me the meaning of friendship. Wow, the memories we have made!! May they continue -

First, I would like to thank God Almighty; without him I would not

you've shown to me the entire way through. To all my tru bruhs, I will

forget you. Much love to that OCC...Can't wait 'till the next never

forever... .God bless!"

caravan.

To those runnin' it next

year, Never forget your past..."WITHOUT YOUR PAST YOU H AVE NO FUTURE!"

James Franklin McQueen II

Lee Thomas Sandusky

Steve

Doosk

Tampa, FL History (Spanish)

Humanities

Four years. Plenty of bruises. I am grateful to all those people who gave

but ourselves." -Edmund Hillary

me a second chance after my four

degree catastrophe. Love to Mama, Papa, Jasha, and Jazmin; my best friends through my ordeals. Remember that all men grow; some just take longer than others. My heart has

Acme, PA

"Its not the mountain we

conquer,

Thanks and love Mom, Dad, mv two

been filled with purpose and

dogs, all of my friends and God for helping me make it through this place. Even if the DEAN tried to get rid of me twice and changed my major. To all the old Fighters we made it through! Hard Core and the

resolve. Oh... All hail Brak! "Wheres

Track Team, remember the

my pineapple? I'm going to my room!" Godspeed, friends.

times...

good

Bradley David Sayre

Michael Anthony Vandermeyden

Dade Cits; FL i

General Engineering

(Math) Itfe about time.

Joshua Bert Stierwalt

Timothy Carl Wegner

Aurora, CO

Des Plaines, IL

Biochemistry

Management

T left the woods for as good a as I went there. me

Perhaps it seemed to

that I had several more lives to

My eternal respect, love and gratitude to my parents, Mike and Anne...may you both achieve "total

live, and could not spare any more

consciousness." And of course, I

time for that one.'-Thoreau. Thank

have to shout out all of my love to

you to all my friends and family.

the Magnificent Seven, the Girls,

Dad, Mom, and Laura, without your

and all of my friends from MW in

help and support I would not have

DP...may it always be "Same As It Ever Was? Well, I finally hear that

made it.

Asteroids machine calling my name from the game room, so...

Tomasz Piotr Stoklosa

Stokes, Shaggy Chicago, IL History

God, 4 years have already gone by? Who knew'...? I'd like to thank my immediate family, cousins, aunts and

uncles, nieces, nephews, doctor,

lawyer, my dog Sporty my cat, my goldfish, and everyone else who helped me get through this place sane...OR maybe...nah, lets get the hell outta here!!! Peace and Love!

sH :

V-;

-tephen Kenneth Berger Bergs 1

Ryan Patrick Corrigan

airfax, VA

Cgan Bridgton, ME

Management

Aeronautical Engineering

Mom and Dad, thanks for every-

Thanks to my brothel's, Waldo,

ring. To the Pals: it has been one

Morass, Outrageous, Andy and Goat, you all kept it real, and kept me here, I'd take a bullet for any of

crazy ride to say the least and I know 'll be one hell of a trip. Lax guys... /ork hard, play hard and always

you (in the

foot). Mum, Dad and Ky,

remember to keep the Clubjeep

1 love you guys and couldn't have

spirit. Thanks to everyone I know; ou have made this place worth-

done it without you. Thanks Phil for

/hile. The bullet that is to kill me

keeping athletics interesting. I've had a perfectly wonderful time, but this wasn't it! Hey Craig, heres an

hjas not yet been molded... I'm sbperman. Palsl8.

idea...

Sarah Elizabeth Burk

Christina Michelle Fox

Richmond, VA

Foxy

Tiemistry (German) Vveil, its finally over and its been

great! Thanks to my family and friends for their support. Former

blackjacks, good luck and hope we cross paths again. Redeye, you've been a great bunch. Good luck in ■\e real

AF. IPs: no slacklines, no

arly release. Fellow upgraders: Stop lunch for M-Day! TWOCers: keep loud, proud....and con-ect!

-SrX

Fort Worth, TX ^

Management

First, I give honor and glory to God. He has brought me

through many

tribulations and I am stronger. 1 thank my friends and for their

family

constant support and love. Tracer 1

love you dearly. Kalet, you are and will always be my best friend. Manv have touched my life, and I hope 1 did the same. Remember that you can do all Christ who things

through

strengthens you.

Wade William Grabow

Bendick Kenneth Hoeg

Atwater, CA

Prior Lake, MN

Chemistry'

Management

I thank God for all of the blessings that I have received throughout my

I've heard it said that if God had really intended for man to fly, he'd

life. 1 owe my successes to Christ.

have made it easier for us to get to

And this not from yourselves, it is

the airport. Well, it§ time for me to fly anyway. Who'd have thought

the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians

2:8-9. Thank you also like to my

family for their love and support. A very special thank you also goes out to Amy. Thanks for sticking with me.

that after only six years of college, I'd already be getting a bachelors degree? I'd like to thank my family, the last of the Skyraiders, and the people with the Red Eyes.

Love, Wade

Corey Mack Hunt Chief D.B. Red Springs, NC Geography/Foreign Area Studies (Japanese)

Michael William Grados

Johnstown, PA

Management Thank you Mom, Dad, Jordan,

friends and family for your love and

support over the years. Without

I would like to thank God, my family,

today.

friends, and beer. I wouldn't have

Old 0123, finni, foxy, luc...we made

been able to make it through here

it! siiick! To the fellas, you guys kept

with out you all. The Inscoe family,

here and gave me some great

Matt, Brad, Matt, Joel, Brent, Bruce,

you, I wouldn't be where I am

memories, OKS! Well, only a few more nickels to go, oh well why not?

Pat and Ben I just want to say

thanks for the memories. God Bless.

Tradition 1.

Russell Eugene Grimes

Grimace, Yooey, Speivey, Grimey Great Falls, VA

Legal Studies (Russian) Mom, Dad, Bruce, Eric, Rick, and Mitch

thanks so much for your

support... There's no way 1 could

Jason Michael Janik / San Antonio, TX

Management 1 thank the lord for all he has blessed me with and

for the strength to

endure what the academy and life

have done it without you all in my

has thrown at me these last four

you're an incredible friend I'll never forget... R7, Weed,

years. Mom, Dad, Jennifer, the Haynes, and all my friends both here

life... Wil

and W'inker

all I know is that I

at the Academy and back home, I

would have died without the family,

thank you for all your support and

the parties, the fights, and all the

understanding through these tough

wild stuff we somehow got away

four years.. .it is to you I owe my

with... Thanks for the memories,

success!

guys....

Jason Otis Harris fatbac ']' Oakland, CA

Benjamin Scott Kallemyn Upper Marlboro, MD Math (Spanish)

Graduation/Social Sciences This has been the longest, hardest, Lord its so hard, livin' this life..No

and most rewarding

love to the BHBEGOO... Much love to my true dogs-S, R & B. Only God

in my life. I could not have made it

enough to go through such an ordeal. All praise can sustain a man

and thanks to God for success. I'm

happy we made it, I knew one day we would...5 years & then

some!

challenge so far

without the love of God. Mom and Dad- thanks for all your love and

support. "My dear brothers take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger." James 1:19 "I can do

everything through Him who gives me strength? Philippians 4:13

Grant William McCall

'-Bone Phat

irk, G

Colorado Springs, CO

Dallas, TX

Tanagement

Operations Research

guess it§ true They can make it arder, but they can't make it longer! ndless thanks to my Mom and Dad -

:>r

being more than just role models,

'there is no greater love than that of give his life for his

a man who would

friends." my friends are absolutely everything to a joe like me. love plus

bmac, diana, cyrus (ah goo), dragline, taste,

ut friends as well. And to my eautiful Colleen, I don't think you

one to mom, pops, smac,

now how much it means to me that

slow to speak: not in my wildest

ou stuck with me

through all of this, o the Red Eye of 25, lllegitinuis

dreams, "but still i know this door

Joncarborundum! 2001 -LIKE A

side, its on my side".. .g

has only one handle, but its on my

IORSE!

Rocklin, CA

Wesley W Millard lurley, ID Foreign Area Studies

Tanagement

(Russian)

ravis Daniel Logsdon

logs, Bubba

irst off I just want to praise God for

elping me make it through here and 1 lowing me to find my Cutie. ’hanks Coach D for keeping me round even though my grades funk at first.

Big A1 and Rob thanks being my buds and Gusto my main dog you know I'll always upport you. Thanks Earn especially ar

doms for all the support, I love you

guys.

Tiristme Tomkinson Love

Chrissy, Miss Love, Lionheart

Aarti Usha Puri

h, Shorty

ong Island, NY ehavioral Science-Psychology

St. Cloud, MN

4om, Dad, & Charley, thank you for love, support, and open arms

Thanks to Mom and Papa for

\ our

aroughout these years; in laughter nd tears, I could not have done it /ithout you. To the beautiful ladies

f ROOTFEST, exit 168, "If we ain't oundn'..the party ain't bouncin'" tacie,Heather,Colleen, Lisa, Tish, iendra, Adrienne,&Nick...for love,

mghter, & friendship forever. "Then am happy...and there is sweetness \ the laughter of all the stars." }hn Severin McAfee

Bignips, Giwpy dazomanie, WI

iochemistry here is Light at the end of the .rnnel.

We few, we happy few, we

and of brothers. Valhalla.

May my ons grow up to be like ya'll. To my a rents and

sisters my eternal

ratitude and my undying love. To re crew,

friendships truest blessing

iood luck. To my family with love, ve learned.

Proverbs 1:7. I've lost,

lark 11:25.

1 pray 1 live. Matthew

:16

Biology-PreMed

enduring my ups and downs, Vikas and Varun for the advice, Sapna 3habi and Aanish for coming into our family, and to the Flynns for caring. To friends made along the way, thanks for the memories. I will miss you all. "There are always two

oices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it is s

U n known

effrey J Rivers o

gle River, AK tronautica! Engineering h my family... 1 owe you big. ank you and I love

you. To the

■est of my

rowdy crew, you've beei he best part of this place. The rtyfe only just begun... To the ademy, while annoying and tarded at times, you've let me

chieve my dream...

CV K and

MB, my buds... l ife is lost in dreaming. Dreams are lost in

•'coming, I'm gonna go lose my dreams now ..

Andrew Braden Robinson

Tristan Lawrence Sevdy

Tris, Trist, Sev-mon Peachtree City, GA

Biology

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart." Jesus Christs name and His renown are the desires of my heart.

"For me to live is Christ and to die is

gain!' Father, I am so humbled that you paid the price on Calvary for my sins and died the death I deserved. I

Could sing UNENDING SONGS of how you saved my soul...I could dance a thousand miles because of

your great LOVE!!! Steven Patrick Wick Wickless

Tacoma, WA

Operations Research (Math) It absolutely amazes me that the

t>nd" has already come...to all who have helped me get here, thank you

from the bottom of my heart. I can't wait to see what the future holds for us, but I am certain of one thing, no one can hold us down.

Courtney

Mom, Ryan,

I love you so very much.

Stay proud, stay confident and never forget: There must be a -

reason...

/n)

Catherine Ann Adams

Carlin Rae Bevan

Cat

Langhorne, PA Operations Research (Math)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Management Mom, Dad, Colleen, Tim, Steve, Al,

"For I know the plans I have for you,

Deb, Liz, Tree, Joe, Ann, and PJ

declares the Lord..." Jeremiah 29:11.

—

huge thanks for your continual love

Thank you God for getting me

and support. Without you, I would

through. Dad and Mom, thank you for listening in good times and bad.

not be who 1 am today. 1 love you!!

Brv, you are the best little bro. Erin, so

speaking of dogs! To everyone is

26, you guys are the best, even

though guys and girls can't be just friends. Sarah, well not more calls at

midnight. John Matthew Baker

Richard Arthur Blakewood

Matty, Arnold Hoss

Mr. Yelkmhead

Homer, LA

Savannah, GA

Management It has been a long, hard road, but this is only the beginning. Thanks to

Political Science

(Gennan) Still round the comer there mav wait

my family for the never ending

A new road or a secret

support and putting up with the phone calls (Catch you at a bad time Bro?). I could not have done it without you. To all of my friends,

And though I oft have passed them

thanks for the good times and

memories. Ken, thanks for everyKing. To the Boys, I will see you

around. LHBT/EQB.

gate;

by, A day will come at last when 1 Shall take the hidden that run

paths

West of the Moon, East of the Sun.

-J.R.R. Tolkien

ReAnn Rose Caldwell

Gerald Joseph Ferdinand Jr

Kingwood, TX General Engineering

Meatball PTWOB # 175 ,

Hazleton, PA Political Science

"What a long, strange trip it's been...

Grateful Dead. As much as I loathed it, I wouldn't

trade it for anything. Mom and Dad,

During our last four- years at the academy, we have encountered enough experiences to comfortably

you inspire me. Thank you for your support. My beautiful sisters, I'm so

fit into twice that time—I'll never

proud of you both, and so lucky to

disco bowling, nerd circles, Boulder

have you. Thanks to everyone who

tan house, Irish car bombs, spring break, Calhan, and Rushmore. To

believed in me. Cheers to my

Reapers. ..y'all are my heros and my best friends. To the Colonel.

forget the system, TRS, upgrade,

everyone, thanks for being there

when it counted the most. Charlie Delta: No regrets. Valhalla! Blue Skies!

Garrick Titus Collins

Isaac R Humphrey

St. Petersburg, FL

Springville, NY

General Engineering

Biochemistry

.1 thank whatever Gods may be for my unconquerable soul...",

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Sara I

Invictus

and I love you all very much.

couldn't have finished without you, Thanks to Bryan, Brian, and Kellen who made this place more fun than it ever should be...see you guys soon.

Christopher Kanno Cunningham

Michael Ljunggren Juni Crofton, MD Legal Studies(Chinese)

Tofur, Cunni Waldorf, MD Political Science (Japanese)

Thank you Mom and Dad without

I've learned much in my time here and I've distinguished between

you this would never have been possible. It has been a long ride that

what 1 want to take with me and

1 would gladly do again. To my

what I want to leave behind.

My faith in God helped me through tough times and decisions. Thank you to my family, most of all my

friends: You can always look me up

parents, and friends for your four years of overwhelming support. The

from Pain? -Pink Flovd

no matter what.

And so I leave you with a quote: So you think you can tell? Heaven from Hell, Blue Skies

daily thought to get you through here: whatever doesn't kill you

makes you stronger.

Jeffrey Richard Dennis Huffrey, Huff, Bob, Bobert,

Justin Paul Kuether South Milwaukee, WI

Hummer

Behavioral Science

Jewett, Ohio Economics

Thank you to my family for me

To what we can only aspire: "\ never

helping

get accepted and making it

through. You have always been

knew Lance Sijan, but I wish I had.

there for me and never let me down.

I wish I had had one moment to tell

To my friends, thank

him how much 1 admired him, how indebted 1 was to him for showing me, for

showing all of us, our duty

for showing us how to be free,"

John

Family, friends, Valley Forge, USAFA, Deucers, Barons: you made me, f will never forget. McCain

you for making this place bearable. Remember 'For he today that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"

.obert Morris Marshall

David Pehuela

italin, The Bird

'duly

letcer Island, VVA

lanagement

Basking Ridge, NJ Astronautical Engineering (Math)

I 11 look back and smile, fcause this

A different story, every day it was. 5

the time of my life. MM1: not

nly

are

years of struggle and amusement at a place that was once an unreach-

you my best friends, but a

part of my family. My dreams are

able dream and is now my eternal

coming true, now I just need to keep

love. I've become the creation of the

ut of trouble (shining butts!).

people who have crossed my path.

Thanx to my family: Mom, Dad,

Family, HG, friends, CRB, and cadets

Carolyn, Edie, and Norn. I love you

from '98 to '04; Thank you and

>U* "He turns not back who is bound

congratulations! 12Apostles: My True brothers. This is the beginning of an everlasting family. TCF Never Give Up!

to a star." -Leonardo da Vinci

Ljaurel Christina McDowell

Petdet Petchuay

Fjoseville, CA

P Pete

Basic Sciences-Chemistry

Nakhon sri thammarat, Thailand

Thank you, God. Without Him and

(Math)

Astronautical Engineering the loving support of my family,

there is no way I would have made

Who can believe a guy like me from

it through the first year, let alone all

the opposite side of the earth, would

four.

have an opportunity to explore the

Dad, Karen, Mom thanks for

Preppies rule!!! Can

world and to graduate from the U.S.

yon believe its been 5 years?!?!? To Sjharonda, Kat, Kim, and Robin, thanks for being there. Now, back to

EVERYTHING!

Air Force Academy. But finally I did

the "Real" Air Force

it. Thanks to family and friends who

always supports my dream. A million thanks to Thailand and the U.S.A.

that gave me this great opportunity. I

hope a good relationship between us will last forever.

Wilfred Gerard O'Reilly

Michael Patrick Reilly

Billy

Riles, the Mick Trenton, NJ

Rochester, MN Civil Engineering

Military Doctrine, Operations, and Strategy

To my family, thanks for always

being there for me, to help me out and give me advice when I needed

Looks like I was a DG after all.. .(D

it. I did it, but I couldn't have made

Crew, and everyone else in be-

it without you. To the Hockey team

tween:

and fellas, thanks for all the great

mostly good, a few bad, all of them

Graduate). Warhawks, Barons, the Its been an experience;

times and memories. Til never forget

worthwhile. Brothers eternal. Thanks

Steph thanks for everything you do for me and being such a great

to my

friend. The best is yet to come.

setting the pace, and most of all, Mom & Dad, my guide and my hero, for getting me here in the first place.

John Louis Palumbo

Warren Daniel Riner

Colorado Springs, CO

them.

►etroit, MI

lili.ta.ry History (French) Not everything that counts can be

counted, and not everything that can

bje counted counts. Albert Einstein

family and friends who helped

succeed;Kevin, Karen, Danny, for

History Missy, WE did it sweetheart.

How does it feel to be in the 2% club? 1 know I'm lovin' it. Thank you Mom and Dad for always me

being there for throughout these last four vears.

It has meant the world to me. To the

guys who made this place almost

bearable, thanks for all the great times. Stop by for burgers anytime

Matthew John Vedder Eddie East Wenatchee, WA

Management Thank You Mom, Dad, Tim, and Kristen. God has blessed me writh

your love that is beyond words, and without it I could not have made it this far. BLUE SKIES to my PTWOB brothers and all the rest I met along the wav. Matt 5:16. LET IT SHINE!!

PTWOB #173.

Luke Charles Sustman

Susty, SST, Sustenance Beaver Dam, WI

Environmental EngineeringTifgpC

To Mom, Dad, Jon, and Sara, thanks

for all the support and the sanity

checks. I wouldn't have made it without you. To Ordo, Petey,

Shenker, and Stucks, you fellas have been awesome. Living is easy with your eyes closed.

UBAq i

Clara Aguirre

Christopher Jon Bohn

C, Belle

Helena, MT

San Angelo, TX

Civil Engineering

Foreign Area Studies America (Spanish)

Mom, thanks for all your love and

support. 1 love you. Thanks be to To my family, I will always remember

God. Without His help I wouldn't

your love and support for the past five years. Luc, Mar, Bry you were

be where I am today. To all my

my lifeline every day. Pammy, I could always depend on you for

Brent, Kristy, and Meg, your

everything, especially smiles. Jeffrey, God has truly blessed us. Philippians 1:7,"...} have you in my heart." I love you. 2 Tim 4:1-8,17 "But the Lord stood at my side and gave me

friends: Chris, Ryan, Sean, Todd,

friendship is the most important thing in my life, and 1 will never forget you. Thank you for everything you've given me. TRH, you will always have a place in my heart.

strength..." Eric Call Baugh

Sean Richard Broderick River Edge, NJ

BS-Counseling and Human Development To the boyz on the team, thanks for the memories. Couldn't have gotten

through here without you. To all mv friends who dealt with me for all these years, you are the best

(you

know who you are). Paula, Nick, and Regina, I feel like part of the

family. Mom, dad, and sis I love you

all... This ain't no

country dub.

Randall Everette Carlson

Jeremy Haden Downs

Randy

Port Charlotte, FL

Brush, CO

Management

Physics (Math) Thank you Mom and Dad for all your Most

Isaiah 40:31. I owe everything to our

support and encouragement.

perfect Lord, my loving family and

importantly though thanks to the

awesome friends. Life is doing your best with what you have in the time

all things through Christ who

allotted. GPAs and class ranks mean

strengthens me!

Lord for he has proven that I can do

nothing, friends and family mean a lot, God means everything. Instead of dwelling on lost moments with friends in the past, spend time with them. now. Make time to make a

difference and to watch the sunset!

Christopher Richard Catalano

Benjamin Harrison Freer

CBass

Management

Woodbridge, VA Operations Research (Math)

Thanks Mom, Dad, Brian, Jennifer,

Thanks to everyone that helped me

Dallas, TX

Keep your chins up and remember to have fun after this

through this place. You know who Special thanks to God, My Family and RyAnn for the love and support as well as TRYING to keep me out of trouble. Stalag and T-birds I'll never forget you, although I'll do my best to forget about this place. "They can make it harder but they can't make it longer. Game over 1

place.

win!!!"

Kristel Chuntraruk

Benjamin David Foster Gunn

and the rest of my family who

supported me during these past four years. Without your encouragement and support I would not have made it through this place. To my

friends... thanks for all the memories. Prior Weasels...it was a blast, what

else can I say.

you are.

Kristelini

The Snake

Cocoa Beach, FL

Quitman, TX

Management

Mom, Dad, Daryl, Alain, and Dane couldn't have done it without you. I

Family and all those who sculpted me to who I am today: Thank you and know you did it right. To my

thank God for helping me to stay strong. Les and Denique you guys

many brothers and a few sisters: Remember, there wall always be

are awesome, thanks for always being there for me. TP thanks for all the good times we had together. Tennis girls-Get'em, uuuhh!

God, you, and me together; and we

thanks for all your love and support,

are a hell of a lot of

opposition. Live, love, learn, and stick to simplicity, I'll

meet you down the road somewhere. Until then, Godspeed and

K.Y.PD.

Bradley David Darling

Amy Marie Hultin

Patch

AmStar, Amyjo

Williamsville, IL

Germantown, TN

Human Factors Engineering

Political Science (French),

Gymnastics I want thank God, my family, and

every one of my friends for sticking by me and helping me get through this place. These four years have

Mom, Daddy, and Ryan thank you so much for all your love and support,

taught me a lot about life, and a little about living. Looking back, I say figure out what counts, have no

Ya'll! I thank God for

regrets, and carpe diem. And

guys...herek to those who are like us,

Birds...Awesome! And Wesley Joe. Smile, Its Friday. Remember: You

and those who came before...

can you

believe I made it? I love my strength

and courage. To Jenny, 1 couldn't have done it without

Ladybirds

you.

Expect It! I'll miss ya'll. T-

have to have bad days, to

the good ones!

appreciate

Nicholas James Jabara Libs, Keg Master, Hoots

Spokane, WA Management I 'm finally done with this Four-year

trade school. Mom, Dad, Katie, Ben and Cory thanks for everything, I love you all very much. To all my

friends, all I can say is thanks. Fellas, To the women we love", "Gunpowder", "Honor" and "Good Times". Tbirds, to memories, thirsty

Thursdays, nightcaps and walks. We Will Always Win. To die takes a moment, to truly live takes a life time." Anonymous Christopher Carter

Alex Dale Mignery

Big AL, Migs Hamilton, OH Civil Engineering

Family and friends: thanks for helping me through the rough times and enjoy the great ones. Mom thanks for always making my day a MICE one. Dad your guidance can repaid. To all of my boys,

never be

you know who you are, let the memories keep piling up.

Finally,

"There are two kinds of people in this world:

ones who live

ones that watch

life, and

it go by?

Pamela Joy Moudry

Tulsa, OK Action

Biolog}-’

San Diego, CA

Operations Research (Math/French)

Mom and Dad, I owe everything to

HABE! Help me,serious,I'm drown-

you. From you I've learned that real

ing. Thanks to everyone who helped me

along the way. Mom,Dad, Jen,

success

is a zest for life and the

ability to see beauty in each day.

Julie, Carter;you made an enormous

"Don't let weeds grow around your

difference in my success! Closest

dreams"

friends (especially Brian, Rob, Peeter,

Geoff, Abe, Ebaugh, CW, Dave, Aims),iH been fun. Amity, thanks for

I'll never forget the life changing experiences and people I've meet at this oddly wonderful place.

putting up with me. You've made an

"Remember that your character is

incredible difference in my life and

your destiny"

my memories of USAFA. Ehh Bien! Michael Kenneth Ledeboer

fason J. O'Brien

Edina, MN

Management NICE! First, thank you God for

getting me through this. To my family, your prayers and support

Evergreen Park, IL General Engineering (Skiing) First of all thank you Mom, Dad, and

my family (biological and sponsor),

have been a constant source of

some of whom are with us and some

strength and encouragement, and I

who watch from above. Your

love you. To my Dawgs, Birds, and

confidence and strength never let

all the other lifelong friends, you

encompassed the good things and good times about this place. Itfe not just how hard you work, but more how smart. Here's 'One for the

fellas'. —Matthew 6:25-27

Ryan McNeal Lowe

Algonquin, IL 1 listory

All I'm saying is that if I ever start

referring to these as the best years of my life, remind me to kill myself." Mom, Dad, Erin, Pop, Grandma,

Larry, Melinda, and all my friends here and back home, thanks for

being there. I could not have made it without you. For those of you that

haven't done your time, good luck and have as much fun as possible.

me doubt

myself. Can't say I'll miss this place but what I take with me

will last forever. The friends more

than anything are what make this place so Nice. You know who you are and 1

thank you.

Ryan James Pelkola Kola, Colonel, Pelk, Smellkola

Ishpeming, MI Political Science (German)

Surprisingly, it did go by quickly, but only because I had the greatest friends in the world. From the Delta Haus crew, the

Flying Team and the best pilots I've ever met (HUAA),

and the T-birds. You made it "the best of times." Now is the time to

live out our dreams, but don't ever

forget the crazy things we did here. Love you Mom, Dad, Heidi. real.

Keep it

Mitchell Randolph III

William Geraldo Soto

Ishmacl

Wildo

Colorado Springs, CO

Hopkinsville, KY

Basic Sciences

Human Factors Engineering

thanks for the great

Thanks Mom and Dad for bringing

To my friends

me into this world and

times and the crazy (and sometimes

me every

supporting

step of the way. Much

love to my boys Detrick, Tony R Zeus

stupid) things we did.

Lets be

smarter from now on... yeah right.

and Jeremy. A special thanks goes to

Keep living the high life! Thanks so

Amanda, I owe you so much, I could

much to my family and especially

never pay you back.

Finally, I want acknowledge the dreams and struggles of others that made it possible for me to be where I am today.

God for getting me through. It was a

bumpy ride, but 1 made it. The way 1 see it is if you can make it here, you can

make it anywhere.

Craig Michael Sciantarelli

Timothy James Spaulding

SmdltreU, Iron Liver

Fort Worth, TX

New Braunfels, TX

Physics (Math)

Management "1 swear to God Spaulding, you will

First, I have to thank God and my family, Mom, Dad, Brian, and Lisa, 1

not

graduate from this institution."

Nice call Spears. Tre-six mafia.. .even

love you guys and thank you for all

though we deserved to, we never

of the support, without you, I

got arrested! To DS1—Some are

wouldn't have made it. To my boys from NWR 6, Haps, and all my other

nailed to the cross of action, some to

friends, you made it all worthwhile. Tn the End, we will remember not

continue to be nailed to both.

the cross of thought—may we

Crazy

Ace Theory B"Beauty is truth, truth

the words of our enemies, but the

beauty,—that is all Ye know on

silence of our friends."

earth, and all ye need to know."

Wesley Reid Sides

lames Stephen Topping

Wcssides, Yelsew

Toledo, OH

Gainesville, FL

Astronautical Engineering

Management

Engineering Sciences (Math)

Thank you Mom, Dad, Fam, and

"There are two groups of people:

Dana for all your love and support

those who get things done, and

and always being there for me. 1

those who take credit for getting

couldn't have made it through here

things done. Belong to the first

without you. And thanks to my

group. There is much less competi-

buds and all the golfers for the

memorable times and for all the not so memorable ones.

Peace out

tion." -

Francis S. Currey, U.S. Army, Medal

of Honor Recipient, WWII

USAFA! God bless, take care, and

Fidelis,

Semper

fc5> I

Daniel Alves

Elvis -worm. Otis

Christopher Wayne Bates Biggedy

Rocklin, CA

Meredith, NH

Management

Biochemistry

I just want to thank the people that

Thanks Mom and Dad for all of the

have been so supportive of me:

love and support you have given

Grandparents, Nate, Rachel, Ben, Dad, and especially Mom. And

me.

sure

Jon skiing and success, I'm you'll have plenty of both. To -

Without the brothers I have found

the Tigers and Blackbirds the best of

here 1 would never have made it

luck. Here's to skiing, parties, going

through this place, so thank you to ail the guys on the team, Fin, JB, and

out, planning trips, Mexico, and black socks. To Sam, Rush’, TJ, John,

the Raetz twins Mark and Heath.

and the Ten crew I think it can all be

HAVASUUU! I'm out, later!

summed up in two simple words: To

Honor...

Matthew Banks Amig

Double-Down

John Joseph Damron The Machine

Mifflintovvn, PA

Fairfax, OK

Management

To my family, I Love You! I would

Sometimes you get lucky, the cards fall the right way, and

like to thank my parents first and foremost. Because of you, I am the man I am am

today! Bill and Frances, J

extremely grateful for the love

and support!

Greg, Robert, and

Samantha; You're the Best! RoomI >og, its been fun! Sara, I Love You, md I can't wait for us to start our li ves together on our own! Thanks!!!

things just good.

work out. In the end, its all

Mom, Dad, Tara, Li'l Bill, and Sarah thank you for all

your love and

support. I couldn't have made it

through here without ya'll. To the boys in 28 and all my friends, thanks for the memories and good times. Keep it real. Phi 4:13

Peter John Donnelly

Patrick Neal Giggv

P.J., Sweet-Pete

Management

Gigs, 2 Plus Albuquerque, NM Human Factors Engineering

Thanks Mom, Dad, Joan, Heather,

To Goodfellas and always winning.

and Ryan for all your support.

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Todd for all

Thanks to God. To all my friends

your love and support. Wags, Zummi, Joe, Jabs, Lucy- we win again. Here& to women, to honor, to

Garden City, NY

here (you know who you are),

thanks!!! Party nights, weekend trips, putting a few back, it§ been fun. Flying was cool, school wasn't.

Friends from back home, rock on

kids, I'll see you in 10 to 20. RC, thanks for everything! Well everyone, Peace Out!

gunpowder, to good friends, to great memories. Volleyball trips and dance clubs. Are you my Daddy? If there was fun to be had, not only were we having it, we were in the front row. Have a Kurrs on me.

It's Time To Fly!

Fresh

James Michael Gingras Hartland, WI

Dallas, TX

Engineering Mechanics

Douglas Jay Fike

Operations Research

"...they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles;..."

I'm just looking for the time when I can

finally say, this has all been

wonderful, but now I'm on my way!

Isaiah 40:31. Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, Jenny, and all my friends and

But, I have to thank the people who

got me here: my parents, sponsors

family for your unswerving support

and brothers. I owe you so much. I

(and mail!), believing in me and being there. I couldn't have done it without you. "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -Norman MacEvvan

love you all. To my friends, team, and mentors, I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks. I am out of

here, PRAISE GOD!!! Philippians 4:4-7

Colleen Adrienne French

Matej Hajdinjak

Plano, TX

Hajj

Humanities (French)

Bled, Slovenia FAS first, now General Engineering

To my family

who continue to

provide more support than they could possibly know... To my friends

Evo! Zmagal smo! Slovenija 1, -

Amerika 0. Hvala vsem, sami veste

who are my heart and soul... "The

kdo ste. Brez vas nebi bilo nic!

world will never be the same!"... Platinum... ROOTFEST... Toujours la

Friends, its been fun. Thank you so much, you know who you are. I'll

fete!! Ciao!

never

forget you and all the fun and the 100 tours and the 100s of beers

and the 100s of butt-slaps. What else should I say? I went to

marching

practice and became a better officer. Hell yes!!

Kalet Marie Gibbons

Erica Lee Harris

Fort Madison, 1A

Mechanical Engineering We've reached the end, or is it just the beginning? 1 like to think so. Thank you to Mom, Dad, and Clint for all the love and

support; this truly

is our accomplishment. More thanks to the Machers, the 1-3-5 Girls, and

the randoms for

everything we have here, I'll cherish the memories and hope we stay close to create more. And Patrick, you know what you are to me.

Dimitri Christos Martini

chary B. A. Hickman

*-unshine I AS/Humanities

fapanese) The sun doesn't always shine—just ask any Alaskan dancer. But now

proverbial sun is setting on Academy experience," somehow things are looking much brighter. And as this Dionysian revelry tnat that

prepares for its final libation, I raise st my glass in praise of this, the 1 of many ventures to come. Thanks fellas, Mom, Dad, and Whitney...its been interesting (which is always better than good). Paul Thomas Killeen

Jonathan Duffey Murphy

Pnulie, PK Corona, CA

avenworth, KS uman Factors

Engineering

Management Well it was free. I'd like to thank Who would've thought that I would

myself for making it through this wonderful college. Thanks to my family for all of your love and support, especially my Mom and Dad, you're my heroes. A special

actually make it far enough to write this? Mom, Dad, Mark I never could've done it without your never-

ending love and support. Craig, Nick, Mike, Smitty, Pat, Joey, TWegs, Tar, Doug, 32, DAlves, MRaetz, all the rest... would've jumped out my

thanks to the love of my life, Annabelle, for staying with me. "If ever two were one then surely we?

window if it weren't for you guys,

To all of my friends I've made along

thanks for the memories. Dolores, we

the wav...until the next time.

might be buying my boys dinner!

1 love you. Peace Aaron Layman

ithony Byron Parrille

Grafton, WV

rcadia, CA

Political Science

lanagement

Judgment is never final. People don't change, they just get smarter.

anks Mom, Dad, Mary Ann,

risty and family for all of your upport and encouragement. I love ou all very much. Gina you were Iwavs there for me throughout it all

]

GMMABP Mike, JD, Paul" Pete and i Matej, thanks for putting up with me as a roommate.

Fellas of 28 we'll

have to get together

again sometime. Itfe about damn time I wasn't here anymore.

Seung Hak Lee

David A. Paulus

Bruce

\thy?, Mother

Columbia, MD

3edford, TX

Foreign Area Studies (Japanese)

Aeronautical Engineering (Math)

I hanks go out to my family vvhos been so supportive on my venture.

1 hope I shall

always possess

irmness and virtue

To our friends who left along the

enough to

maintain (what 1 consider the most

way best of luck in your future. -

Di rties

nviable of all titles) the character of

the mans always at work.

Boxing team keep kicking butt. I reppies -1 hope everything doesn't take this long. Joel, Corey 3 out of 5 in't bad, right? "Be like water my

honest man."

ton.

-George Washinggiving me

Thanks be to God for

the grace and wisdom to make it

fri end."

through this place. Thank you Mom. Dad, Michael, James, the

Bruce Lee

DeLorenzos and the Chinns for your

unwavering low* and support 1 mam

wouldn't have made it without you.

Mark Dennis Raetz Worm.

Malcolm Scott Schongalla Mahopac, NY

Terre Haute, IN

Biology (Math)

Management To Mom and Dad—thanks for

every thing... I wouldn't be where 1 am today without you. To all the worms at

the Ho—as Jonathan

Davis said, "You are my brothers, each one I would die fori' To the

people I care about—thank you for being so good to me.

hey buds, what a long strange trip its been, it took me a long time to get back on the train, dont play silly games, if you do, NICU, then nothing will be the first thing that i see! PC A "not the dumbest thing w’eve done this

year." M, Z, E, keep flyin! shikan haramitsu daikomyo.

Aubrie D Rooney

Eric Timothy Skaar

Queenie, Aubs

Clemson, SC

Bratville, USAF

Engineering Mechanics

Biology "Thank you Lord’

Friendships, laughter, sorrows, tears, memories. Thanks to all my girls: Ana (the #1 athlete) Lisa J, Lisa V (1 would have never made it without

Fish), Colleen 'T like them big" French, Hardcore Delcour, Glomb "think shefe the bomb',' Mama

Compton... and the rest of the hotties... I love you all. God Bless we all

stay in touch. Train on Tre-Nine.. Mathew 5:3-12. Dust, thank you for everything. Brian James Ross Jr.

Christopher Raymond Stephens

Rossco

Cat, Baxter

Shoshone, ID

Carlsbad, NM

Basic Science, (Physics)

Environmental Engineering\

Thanks to my friends, you are the

Strength...strength of mind, body, and soul. Without strength we walk

only thing worth taking from here. I appreciate your support. Robyn, you

this life in submission. With

have done so much for me. I will

strength, we command our destinies

forget you. To my family I say thanks for supporting me though my

and pave new roads to travel. To all of my classmates, walk with strength

never

decisions might be self-destructive.

and lead with integrity. Our road has just begun. Thank you to mv

"Its not over

Unknown.

until I win"

immediate family (Craig, Sheri,

Chrystal, and Christopher) and to Jess for helping me find the strength I've needed.

Todd James Allison

Aurora, CO Human Factors Engineering

Father God: Eternal love and

patience.

You have not forsaken me

but have filled me with hope and

strength; nothing was done without you. Mom and Dad: Enduring love and support; Prep School and

strength, I love you so much. Robin and jerry: Second family many

blessings, love you. Ratz/Panthers: family brothers, friendship. Stacy: 121099, patience, lCorl3, my all and future, best friend always, I love you. Thanks to all.

LeNetta Una Banks

L-Boogie, Mo' Betta Victor, NY

Psychology Prov 3:5&6 Trust in the Lord!

clarifying my goal "Get in and Get out!." You have raised me to be the

young lady that mommy would be proud of. Thank you Paul, my fiance and my friend, for your faithfulness and support. We got each other

through! To the BBC, I'll never forget y'all. Love In Chirst!

Jeffrey Howard Anderson

Ion Edward Blair

Into, Spaulding

Jeb

Alexandria, MN Aeronautical Engineering Thanks to the Friends for helping me

through. Travis, Nick, and Maggie, ouple more years, stick it out. Mom, Dad, Kara, you're worth it. Gary, I

wish I could have been there. Van, Glen, and Kathy, you inspire us all. lb all the others, thanks for believ-

mg, and to those that never did, make that a large fry with my Coke. IVe've only just begun...USED.

stay here has been nothing but a blessing. Thank you Daddy for

Marshall, AK War Studies (Russian) For man, no rest and no

ending. He

must go

on—conquest beyond conquest. This little planet and its winds and ways, and all the laws of mind and matter that restrain him. Then the planets about him, and at last out across

immensity to the stars.

And when he has

conquered the

deeps of space and all the mysteries

of time, he will be but 1 LG. Wells

beginning

Chris Edward Carden

Janee Richelle Gianotti

Bnma

Nae-Nae

Cottondale, AL

Modesto, CA

History (French)

Legal Studies (Japanese)

Praise God we made it!! Thank you

Jesus for your many blessings, I realize that without You nothing is possible. To my squadmates and

"Our lives are like the course of the sun.

At the darkest moment there is

promise of daylight." Thank you family for always believing in me. To

love ya.

grams and gramps, thanks for 4 years of letters and goodies of love. Thanks

Matt 5:16 ‘Therefore let your light

to my

shine before men that they may see

such a blessing to me!

friends: stay proud and work hard, I

your good deeds and praise your

Academy family, you were

Father in Heaven." LIS on good

smiles without you all.

people.

Corinthians 13: 4-8.

Hector Loyd Collazo III

Benjamin Carl Hale

HC Baby

New York, NY

Rowlett, TX

Physics (Math)

Basic Sciences, Biology

I couldn't

have made it through with as many

‘Love is... 1

Thanks to God, all my dozen and

What I have learned here, I

black panther boys, SCUBA fools

remember not...but I'm sure it was

and the Physics nerds for helping me

very

important!' -

Eli Stafford, also quoted

through this place. 1 have had a great time here, but I'm ready to be

by the late 2Lt Mike Harwell, Class

"from" here. I can't wait to see what

of 1998

life has in store for me next. Just

remember to smile and always have a

good time.

Aaron William Finke

Amanda Leigh Hall

Stinky High Hill, MO Mechanical Engineering

Bartlett, IL History (French) Stand up for what is right, even if

Thanks to my family and friends

you are standing alone.

back home for supporting me. To all my friends I made over the years, I hope that what you set out to do

becomes reality, party hard, and have one for me. I'll never forget your help through this place, the bad and the many more good times experienced here. For the rest of my

Mom, Dad, Missy, Zach.. .Thanks for

everything, you know I would never have survived this place without you. "You must be the change you wash to see in

the world!' Mohandas Gandhi

life, THIS DAY is all that counts. ATND.

Jeremy Fresques Farmington, NM Environmental Engineering

Amanda Jean Hammers

Slammn West Frankfort, IL Astronautical Engineering

I have learned many important

lessons from the Academy. Most importantly, hard work truly does pay off in the long run but procrastination pays off now.

Thank you Mom, Dad, Jennifer, and Jessica for your love, guidance, and support. I would not be where I am today without your devotion. Mitchell, you've been my best friend and have helped me keep

my sanity

for four years; thank you.

Finally, I

would like to thank God for giving me the

strength to finish. He has helped me every step of the wav Philippi a ns 4:13.

Raul Ochoa, Jr. Roach, Navajo

hoenix, AZ Mathematical Sciences

long road walking, a short fie looking back. Thanks to : was a

very-one that had faith in me and elped me make it through the

>ugh times: God, Mom, Dad, family, Ps, PPPs, CO H2, Black Knights, nd. especially Chaney. PTWOBs, ou guys were my family here, kvdive hard! Look skyward, that is here you will always find me. Blue .

kies...'...#164

ean

T. Masters

First and foremost, I want to thank

my God and my Savior Jesus Christ. Tliis has been the best experience of my life, wouldn't change a thing.

My parents your love my happiness,

Thank vous:

and support, Ang / brothers

Goose, Pain, Slade,

rent, Marcos, Jordan, and Ben, a ster Ky The WolfPack, The Black -

anthers, and my friends. What are ou

going to remember?

Tyler Dean Paige

Ull

Littleton, CO

layetta, KS ■lilitary History

Electrical Engineering

3,13 What!!!!!!! Definitely not my

Academy or survived the Academy

l never would have made it to the

attempting to get Bars....That is

lore like

8, about time. It has been

iteresting. :

orce.

Back to the "real” Air

SMD, now and later.

with out the love and support of my

Mom, Shorty, and The Manager. You heart, I love you

are more core and

with all my heart. Track and swim teams

keep dreaming and fighting.

To the fellas: Weeze, Brent, Wardo,

Puke, and Iso you are truly great friends. Everyone else, I wish you the best.

i ison John McAffee / mac, McFce, Yogi

lex Gerald Scott

!ock Springs, WY

>exy Lcxi, Alexia /oodland Hills, CA

Civil Engineering

Biology (French)

Tom, Dad, and Josh, I couldn't have

hanks to God, Mom, and both

tade it without your love/support,

)ads. To Cann, the Scotch Pine

'hanks for "Making it Happen." To

hive crew, Jason, Jeremy, Todd and

ay friends who know why they call

JohnnyC ("Tuna Man") thanks for making the years bearable. To the

Yogi, give it a try sometime, its erty neat. To my best pal Mike ufte, don't forget the good mes...they weren't THAT young. To the Zoomies, keep Ruggin. emember, "Good things come to lose who wait...but only the things ne

'02 guys (Keith, Joe, Mike) and '03

guys (Jason, Jeremy, CJ, BJ, Tim, Shane) see you on the other side -

and always remember

Ad astra per aspera. "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you’ll die tomor-

•ft by those who Hustle!' SMELL!!!

row."

>hn Anthony Nichols

Joshua Scott Slade

James Dean

J'k& a

BigSladc

Vestland, MI

Del Norte, CO

Management

Foreign Areas Studies (Spanish)

hanks to those who helped me

I would like to say Thanks to all

Mom,Dad, Gran dm a D, IrandmaN,little sisters,Aunt Diane,

who've made a difference in my life

u rvi ve.

iiint

Donna,Aunt Judy,Steve,

! ra ndpa rents,Geno&Eric, Wa tsons, 1

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s,Grzeckis, Garrisons,

)wens,Renehans,Youngs,all the IGs that wobble wobbled for me nuch love),& anyone I forgot.

Vu/./up to all the buds from the ouse-good times, memories & more > a true Thirsty Thursday everyday.

while I've been here.

My family,

Jamie, the love of my life, Rosco, Mike, Raul, Pain, my bothers, 1 would like to say thanks for helping

through those tough times and making my stay here better. To those I played ball with, 1 had a

great time and you'll always be my bothers. Peace

Michael Jeffrey Stucki

Samuel EricTroge

Stukc, Stuckaroo

Appleton, WI

Wayzata, MN Management

Economics Praise God. Jeremiah 29:11. Thanks

Thanks for everything Mom, Dad,

Mom, Dad, Joel, Sarah, and the

and Missy. I love you. Well the prison

Family. To all of my friends and the

sentence is over, 4 years, time

fellas on the team—thanks for the rowdy times. Don't let a broken

served. To the hockey fellas, Ordo,

Petey, BillyO, and Susty itfe been

great. To the lax fellas I hope you like

prison. Hayde thanks for the aero and thermo help, you can have half my diploma. To the best roommate I've ever had, Steve Berger, see you in grad school. "Pals"

eveball stoD va. Go fast, never

Bryan Mark Bailey

Margaret Sarah Becker Mags Marge Maggie Newport News, VA Environmental Engineering

Bedford, TX

American History

Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of USAFA and am off to dance the

To Mom and Dad, because I couldn't

skies on laughter-silvered wings! Thanks to all who made it possible

have made it through without your -

Mom, Dad, Cheryl and especially Aaron. And as I fling my eager car

through the south gate for the final time I carry’ with me the memories of

four challenging years, but most of

all friends. To the Skyraider crew

take care and Godspeed!

constant support and many late

night phone calls.To Adam,Mameets, Papa, Gram, Ann, and Max-I love you very much. And to my friendsthanks for the laughter, the tears, and the memories. A

pessimist sees opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in the difficulty in every

every difficulty? -Winston Churchill This girls outta here.

Melanie M. Bates

Melanie Ann Borchers

Smell

Grandma, Mel

Parker, CO

Ft. Loramie, OH

S 0ma ,, P eo P ,e ha _, ghtmell ,

To mom and dad for tailgates, places to crash, and so much love and

guidance the Valley

To the Macher§, Vixins of -

we'll stick together.

Always. Home skillet the laughs.. .fix your steering wheel -

before you get us killed. And to

Plowboy, for restoring my faith in love you make all my days so -

beautiful. Life is lost in

dreaming.. .dreams are lost in Becoming.

Basic Sciences

Finally! It§ been a long road here, but worth every mile. To my parents and siblings thank you for your -

unending love and support. Jon and Elisa 1 can't imagine it making through here without you both or -

your sense of humor. Mellos, past and present

you guys rock, yo! Laura, Denny, Andy, Sally, Lucy, Clara, Kelly, Dayleen, Kurt, Greg. Dalia, Amy 1 LOVE you guvs! job -

5:9

Paco

David Falcon John Alexandria, VA

Niceville, FL

War Studies (Spanish)

Ryan Joseph Garlow

Management

Mom, Dad and Steve: you are my

1 won't believe I graduated until I

actually read this in the yearbook.

Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Holly, and especially to my Grandparents for letting me live with them the last four years. Thanks to the friends for

all the laughs and CC for the good times, I love all of you. Always stay

yourself and your friends. "Excuse me while I kiss the sky" true to

foundation and my inspiration. I love To da you. I will make you proud. boys: never forget Chinese buffet,

flag football, ski trips, etc. I have the highs and lows of this place. It£ been an amazing experience and I am eternally grateful to all who helped me in my journey. There seen

are far too many to name. To the

future!

-Jimi Hendrix

Adam Douglas Grace

Patrick R. Lowe

Hayden Lake, ID Human Factors Engineering

San Antonio, TX

Thank you Mom and Dad! I love

you! Fill up the greyhound because I made it. Thank you Aaron. Bro... I nub you. Props Jiddad, Skins, =

MEAT

Civil Engineering USAFA: WHERE I LIVED MY CHILDHOOD DREAM, MADE MY FAMILY PROUD, FOLLOWED BIG

triggity, and the rest of you foos who been, and will be life long friends.

FOOTSTEPS, LEARNED WHO I WAS, STARTED LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS, GREW INTO A MAN, FOUND GOD AND FELL IN

Shouts to Maldo.

LOVE.

Sal-T, HKs on the RFB, Thursty Thursdays with 40 homies, the

HUMBLY, PATRICK Michael Brian Hiatt

Kendra Nicole Marks

Mikey Tampa, FL Civil Engineering

Cary, IL

Dad, Mom, Bryan, Grandma and

Thank you for- Mom and Dad:

Papa

Peanut, Baby, Kenny Behavioral Science

thank you from the bottom of

unconditional love and support;

giving up on me. Patti and Dennis: loving me as if I were your

my heart for everything you have done for me. I Love You. To the

never

gang JMac, Kylie, Gizmo, Dave, and all the Dirties you guys made

own.

this place fun and kept me sane!

Hayley: my littlest friend. Megan: lifelong friends. Mel: always being

CAG, I wish things were different. It doesn't seem fair. Its been real,

Kellie: my inspiration, role

model, protector, best friend.

there. Christine: for all the fun.

but it§ time to fly! I'll miss the

Patrick: my soul mate, I never would

people, not the place!

have made it without you, you are

my strength, an angel from God.

Stephen Hoffert Raleigh, NC BS-Human Factors

Christopher John Mercer Butch El Dorado, KS

General Engineering It wasn't that bad, I'm glad I did it.

The "real college" break probably

If you return with a kill but without

helped. 3 broken bones, 2 screws, and a concussion, still PQ, thanks to

your wingman you've lost your battle!' We lived on the outside of

God. To the family, thanks for giving

the envelope, not always ahead of

the start in life I needed to

succeed, worldly and spiritually,

you're the best. To the guys I raced with, you all made this place better, please wash your shorts, eventually. NCSU-Phi Delta Theta, #369

the power curve. Heres to positive thrust to weight, and a fighting

spirit. Thanks to God, Family, and Country.

imothv T. Pikas

ifl racy, CA

Aaron Joseph Skrivanek Silver Spring, MD

Legal Studies

egal Studies I want to thank my family and God

say thanks, to three ery special people that have

for all the success I have achieved.

rotivated me to push myself to the

survived this place. Mom, Dad, Free

limit everyday. If it were not for my

Tim, and Jen, I love you all. Colin, Moah, and Sasha, I do this for you,

I would like to

Grandma, Dad, and Mom, who knows, I may have been a

firefighter. And to my close friends,

Without them, I never would have

you'll understand some day. The greatest things I've taken away frot

Jeff, Mav, Ryan, Matt, Justin, Mike

this place are my friends: whene\

and Ando, thanks for keeping me

you need something, I'll be there. Wench! SMD.

busy One more thing "Just Bring It."

Matthew Leon Pommer

Daniel Jason Smith

Boulder, CO

Jason. J-Smiff, Smitty Atlanta, GA

Management

Graduation l or all

your support and caring throughout the years, thank you Mom and Dad, I love you very

1 gave all that I had, but that which I did not give I lost forever. TCF

much. There is no way I could have done this without you. Thank you to the rest of my family and to Rorie for

their great support and love.

One good thing about music, when it hits ya you feel no pain!' Robert

Mesta Marlev

Laura Yang Renner Goofu, Yang

Amy Diane Snapp

1 .awton/Ft Sill, Oklahoma

Human Factors

Clovis, CA

English (Chinese) The nihilists say it [deathJ is the

end; the fundamentalists, the beginning; when in reality it is no more than a

single tenant or family

moving out of a tenement or a town." By William Faulkner. Just passing through. See yaTl on the flip side.

Engineering*

Thank you Lord for getting me

through! Phil. 4:13 Thanks Dad and Mom for your extreme love. Thanks

Rob for being such a good friend. Thanks Hoogs for making me family! Thanks to my extended family. God has used you all in my life. Thanks to my close friends back home for

your prayers and to my new friends here for your support. I love you all!

Bye, bye USAFA!

cholas, Walter, Savvruk

Reading, PA Tiysics/Mathematics Mom, Dad, Joe, and Kattie thanks for all your love, support, and encour-

agement.

I couldn't have made it

this far without you! You are the most wonderful family I could ever

ask for... I love you all very much. Thanks to all my friends for a crazy nd unforgettable four years, and

lways remember... loyalty binds us.

Stephanie Marguerite Soltis Steph, Stephers Mission Viejo, CA Poli tical Science (Gennan)

Mom, Daddy, Sabrina, Grandpa & Grandma: words cannot express mv

gratitude and love. Friends & the Fenders: your support got me

through. Amy & Paul: my inspiration! Beth: the laughs, the tears, the good times

ILY. LAW: 1 won't tell it

you won't! Kirk, yes, you're a down! -

1 love you.

Happy trails, mv

friends, until we meet again

clock of life is wound but once

The .

Broc Langdon Starrett Joplin, MO Management

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Joseph Patrick Watson Hess, Joe-Diggity, foe-D Tuffnuts Bloomington-Normal, IL Mechanical Engineering

Internalizing

these core values has shaped my

Here's to the women we love...

character both professionally and

and Here's to the Goodfellas, We

personally. Leadership, teamwork,

Win Again!

ethics, and a duty concept are resources that society will

always place value, and it is my goal to make an outstanding contribution. I

give a special thanks to God, family, Katie, and friends, who have

supported me for five hard-working years! Richard William S\

Justin Turner Watson

Rick

Acton, CA

Stafford, VA

Management

Computer Science Thanks Mom and Dad, your support

Thank you Mom, Dad, Steph, and Jessie. Without you I couldn't have

and love helped me through some

done it. To the Durbecks and Patty,

tough times. Thanks Geeks for helping me out, we couldn't have

friend^ here, thanks for listening to

done it alone. To everyone who

me.

thought I could... thanks, To everyone who thought I couldn't.. HA, I can.

thanks for getting me in. To all of my I know I'm a pain.

WILL luiild those boats.

Jay; we Things

learned... a ton I did not need to and life here is impossible without friends... and some stuff about business.

Brandon James Tellez

Kellen Maltany Williams

Heragc

tirrimy

Brea, CA

Sanford, FL

Management (PreMed)

Psychology

To mv family:evetything for you.

I want to thank all those who have

You've always been my* hope,

helped me throughout my four years

laughter, & strength.! love you more than words could hope to express

here at USAFA. Mom, Dad, Connor,

forever.To my brothers: my world.

Calkins and the Livies. Thank You.

Shavvn-tengo en ti un hermano y amigo sin igual.Adam-chango sucio: my joy. Ryan-the first to grow up:my pride.Travis-rest well: my strength.

For all my friends: To Honor

Austin, Gram, the Rhodens, the .

"There he goes. One of Gods own

prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered

Brothers are eternal.To the drcle:GO

for mass production. Too weird to

BIRDS! Sensitivity,Canada,Corn,

live, and too rare to die."

Gerf, Victim,TH,pray for me.

Mark Andrew Amendt Cement

Noble, OK

Chemistry "It's better to be from here than to be

here", so I'm glad that I'm heading out.

Mom, Dad, Craig and Melissa

without you I would not have made

JB and TP thanks for being there. Bryan, TJ and Erich thanks for

it.

keeping me sane in the dungeon. Most of all thanks be to God for

strengthening me to endure to the end. Matthew 28:20.

Aaron Burton Banks A.B.

Anthony Christopher Colella Wop Arlington, VA Aeronautical Engineering (Math) Thanks to Mom and Dad and my

family for getting me here and always being supportive. Also to Mel Herrmann and Bill Wilson for

everything. To the dirties of Rebeleven, Honor without loyalty is not honor, I know

stadium. ZRFC.

Jesus Manuel Cosrne, Jr. Zeus

Laurinburg, NC Management

New York

'HE gives me strength." Without the

I want to thank

love of God, my family, and friends I would have never made it through this place. I would like to thank

everyone that has helped me to become the person that I am today. To my younger brothers, remember

your cause. To my younger sisters, keep the faith. I love all ya'll. Because of the love u have given me, I will continue on.

you guys will

always be there. VF Falcons, gonna miss seeing Old Man Ferry' at the

City, NY

Astronautical Engineering my wonderful mom. She believes in me, she me

supports

and she is my best friend. Te

quiero

mucho mami. Thanks to God, St.

Jude, my dad, family and my boys. Itfe been a

long time, and I'm finallv where I want to be. 1 will

always

have great memories from my life here and that is

something that can

never be taken from me.

Erich Anton Kunrath

Christopher Curtis Day Lucky Corpus Christi, TX General Engineering

Portland, OR

Physics (Math, German) My experience below tire front range

I'd like to thank my parents for all the support they've shown me

throughout my life. Without it, 1 would never have come half as far Thank you. Lastly, here! a little limerick to enjoy: as I am.

I came to this place to fly

And set my limits to the sky But I drank too much beer

was more than the sum of a few

words. I'll always remember the people I met and the fun we had, the things I learned from the good to the bad. What tilings I enjoyed, and forget what made me mad. There! too much ahead and for that I am

glad. Special thanks to all my friends, and Mom, and Dad.

Spent an extra year And now I just want to graduate

Andy Chun Lee

Jonathan Bradley Hayes Cocoa Beach, FL

Civil Engineering I want to thank God, Dad, Mom,

Andy, Aaron, Meilissa, and Jessica for helping me through all of this. Thanks to all the great friends from 39 and 31 and the others that I made

along the way. Thank God I am almost done. Now it is time to back to the South because "Ole times

there are not forgotten".

Brian Patrick Healy

Matthias Paul Maggos

Fire

Rookie

Dallas, TX

Alton, 1L

Management

Social Sciences

"He that cannot endure the bad will not live to see the

good." I want to

thank my parents, friends, and

especially my brother, without you guys this would have never been

possible. To the Circle, its been fun and we'll be seeing each other.

Thanks for the good times and the

Praise be to God for getting me

through this place and keeping me strong. To my family, thanks for all your love and support. To all my fellow Wolkpackers and Reapers, thanks for the memories. You guys are the best. To all my Ultimate buds, well always rock. Keep up

memories. I wont miss this place,

the love and spirit.

but 1 will miss Ya'll. Never forget our

HALO forever! For the rest of you,

brotherhoods. Take it easy

stay strong and keep your heads

Wingnuts and

high. God bless! Lauren Ann McGrath

Bryan David Jandorf Jr. Frodnaj, Janderhoffen Appleton, WI

State College, PA

Biology

Political Science Mom and Dad, I can never thank

Thanks to God, for your gifts and the

journey of life. Thanks Mom, Dad and Emily. I love you and couldn't have done it without you. Thanks and love to my grandparents for their wisdom and support.

LJV, you

know. Roommates, I'll miss you.

Good luck, friends. En Fuego flight, we're done! Good luck '01 Reapers. Thanks to my friends and family

who supported me from home. 1 I hessalonians 5:12-23.

you enough for your endless love and support. Karen, you're my best

friend and world's greatest sister! Thanks for always believing in me and being there. To friends who touched my life (Shannon, Kristen,

Ryan, Matty, AFXC), I'll never forget. Thanks for the smiles, laughter, and

showing me to appreciate life. I can do all things through Him who STRENGTHENS ME." Philippians 4:13

Shannon Marie Merlo

Mathias Rosenberg

Westminster, MD Legal Studies (Chinese)

Fuers tenwalde/ Spree, GERM A \ Y

Dad, Mom, Kevin and Zach... What

me for this

s there to

here who take care that I’m not

;

I thank my country for having paid

say? I couldn't have made

through these four years without

your love and support. You've been my strength. I love you all. Margaret,

Lauren and James, you've been my

trip, I thank my teachers

bored in the evening and I thank mv classmates in my squadron who

always try to correct my lingual mistakes in a very memorizable,

closest and most loved. I will forever

sometimes obtrusive, way. I'll be

cherish you. T-Birds, Reapers and all

back!

my friends, itS been.... Interesting. I have some battle wounds, but I've

finally won this war.

Jennifer D'Anita Peterson

Thomas Eric Sonne, Jr

Petie

T.J.

LaMoure, ND

Floyds Knobs, IN

Foreign Area Studies/Humanities (Russian)

Economics

Mom, Dad, Jules, brothers, and friends, you have made "this place" tolerable and I cannot begin to express my gratitude. You made the sad times easier and the good times

great. Looking back, this place was really great, maybe not at the time but from the lessons learned. Time will tell...

Thanks so much to my family.

Without you ALL, I would be

nothing. Dad and Kim, Mom and Jerry, your support for me is incredible. Sam, too much too say, you are

amazing. Can't wait to see what you accomplish. 10 was great, 1 love and respect every one of you. 31 is no different. One-person left- Blair you are

my inspiration. No one com-

pares! Don't look back, Straight Ahead! Lee Madison Poage

Parker, CO

Ian Ross Swayze

Swayz

Management

Upper Montclair, NJ Political Science

Well, I want to thank my family for all your love and support. You guys are

everything to me. To my friends,

well what can I say, I got in here, but you kept me here. And so it comes to an end. "Some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way?-Jimmy Buffet

And four years seemed like forty Never before had I known how ...

much friends could mean.. .and the

pack shall live on. Thank you Mom, Dad, Sash, Austin, family and friends, I love you all. "Two roads

diverged in a wood, and 1—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference"-—Robert Frost

David Rice

Levi Carl Torkelson

Doughboy Santa Ana, CA

Psychology First of all I want to thank my savior

Jesus Christ. It is only by the grace of God that I got here and have

managed to stay here. Thank you to my family for all of the support and love. And finally thanks to all of my friends who made living here a little more bearable.

Remember...Hard

work never killed nobody, but I ain't

takin no chances.

Eric Steffen Van ley

Lauren Ashley Wagner

Animal, Psycho El Paso, TX

LAW, RED Richmond, VA

Engineering Mechanics

Management

Thanx to God, Cathy&Byron,

What a long strange trip itfe been.

Steve&Jo, y'ALLSTARS, Reapers, anyone else who put up w/ me, & especially Mom, Dad, Bro & Sis for

What did I really learn in college? Beer is good, but free beer is much

always being there. Samhomoshalomadome-you're a true friend. Laymo, thanx for making me laugh. ILU 'EM. To my friends at the Point, HUAA! If therefe one thing I

much better. Thanks to the wonderful people at the TOG, Brian, Kellen,

Vince, Steph. SINK NAVY. ‘You may be whatever you resolve to be." -Stonewall Jackson. Thanks Mom,

Dad, Audj, Mac, and Muti. DJI love

want to be remembered for, its for

you more than I could ever tell you.

being different. This is not the end...Tve only yet begun to fight."

Yours Always, LAW

John Ryan Almeida Jacksonville, NC

Justin Reade Binder Fairbanks, AL

Economics

Computer Science

"Pressure makes me go. I almost got to Jose to keep going. It would be

"Never give in—never, never,

hard for me to keep getting the spirit up [without thinking] 'what have 1

got to accomplish, who have I got to prove wrong?"’ -The Champ

never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in

except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently

overwhelming might of the enemy; —

Wmston Churchill

To Pat and Kathy

"I win."

Patrick William Currie

Gerrit Armand Everson

Finley Park, IL

Reading, MA

Comp Sd Ops Research (Math)

Mechanical Engineering

Its just about over and looking back

all, 1 must admit that the past

1 guess I should say thanks to those

on it

who helped get me through, but

four years have been quite a ride.

they already know so I'm not going If I've learned anything here, its to remember the good times and forget the bad otherwise you will

Best of luck to all the Roadrunners

and Loose Hawgs, you've all been

to.

just go nuts...if you aren't there already. Just remember, no matter

"VG

great friends. I'd also like to thank my sponsor family for everything

they've done for me. Mom, Dad and Zach, thanks for all your love and

what happens, theres always

support....I couldn't have done it

beer.. .and when life gets you down,

without you.

porn gets you up. I love you all, except those 1 don't.

Jennifer L. DiCarlo

Brian Matthew Green

Coventry, RI

D£EG

Astronautical Engineering

Ellicott City, MD

Aeronautical Engineering (Math)

Mechanical Engineering

I am forever grateful to God, family,

I owe everything to God, friends,

and friends. W'ithout those three, none of this would have been

and family. Mom, Dad, Greg; thanks for being there. Vince and all the

possible. If I have learned anything

times on Herm. Forward!!

here, it was that often the worst days of your life are actually the best.

and john...Kart+Dark and good times

"Live life for what it§ worth. Take all

bunch of guys, and best times I've

that you've been given, and leave

had. Zach, Meat, and Monty, the

your mark upon this earth." -Collin Rave Take life one day at time, but never lose

sight of the goal.

Erik James Dries

Driesnuts

Burke, VA

forever. Zoomie Rugby, the best

most money guys I know. Fellas,

thanks for being there when it

counted. Take care, and God bless.

Stephen Scott Jenkins St. Francis, KS

Social Science

Computer Science There is not too much to say. Thank you Mom, Dad, and of course the

only person that I will ever love this much, Annie. Without you, I would have just given up. I hope everyone

from here has fruitful careers and that I see my friends again sometime in the AF. Good luck and live for the moment.

Janene Lanae Drummer 19, Nee tiers Lake Mary, FL

English (Spanish) These past five years have truly been a test. Thank God for giving me the

strength to endure it, mv family for love and pride, my friends for sharing this experience, and my love for past, present, and future. This place is all about memories,

good and bad. Its time to move on and make new memories.

Broc, Greg,

Thanks be to the greatest friend I have ever known, Jesus Christ, for

sustaining me through every day of the past four years. To Dad, Mom, Gabe and Ruby, I cannot express mv

gratitude.. .1 love you guys so much. To the wrestlers, you are all truellv

special to me and I am so thankful that I was surrounded by such an amazing bunch of guys my four years here, what a blessing.

Michael Matthew Kawan

Cranston, RI Aeronautical Engineering To Mom, Dad and

Kelley.. .Thank

you for being there and giving me the encouragement to

keep going.

You have made all the difference the

last four years and I would never have made it without you. Thanks to my friends for

keeping me sane Never forget the

and out of trouble.

good times we had. I wish everyone success in one

the future and

hope that

day our paths will cross again.

Kory Shayle Kiefer

Jeremy Mason McDaniel

Fairless Hills, PA

f-Mac, Fatty-}

Human Factors Engineering

Fruitland Park, FL

History "Its kind of fun to do the impossible"

Walt Disney. That is exactly what it felt like sometimes along the way,

Impossible.

An emotional roller

coaster to say the least!

I owe my

success to my Family, friends and

loved ones.

I never could have done

Itfe been a really long 5 years, but I've finally made with the help of all

my friends. I couldn't have made it without the support of my parents and sisters who have always been

there for me.

Tony and Linda,

it without you and your support. I

thanks for giving me a place to crash.

can't thank you enough. Best of luck to my road runners and former Stalag

Remember, studying is bad.

mates! Second To None!

are much more

Forgiveness Simon Kochanowski

Erick Pacheco

Watching football and drinking beer fun; oh yeah, and spending time with your fiancee.

Givey, Stein, Kowvi

Tron

Junction City, WI

Fairfax, VA

American History

Operations Research

Since that fateful day in the summer

Praise Jesus for getting me through

of 1997, we have charted a difficult course with the

greatest friends in

this place. Mom, Dad, and Leslie, I love you guys and can't express how

the world. While the tough times

much I appreciate everything you've

subsided, the wealth of memories

done to help me along the way. To

will always remain. The constant

the Wests, thanks for everything.

support and guidance by God, my

Billy, I've enjoyed the adventures

family the worthy crew of the Wolfpack, and the good old boys of

and. I have no regrets, it was always

the Roadrunners made my dream a

good friend. To all my other friends,

reality. 1 sincerely thank you. Good

I love you guys.

worth the laughs. Scottie, you're a

luck and Godspeed. Richard Charles Linton, Jr.

fShw

Brent Evan Reimer

El Paso, TX

Brea, CA

Operations Research (Math)

Management

Mom, Serky, Bro, thank you for

Mom, Dad, Laurel, Carly thanks for

supporting me! 1 would have never

the love and support over the years.

made it without you. I would also like to thank my friends for being

Kirk good-luck &make time to enjoy

there when I needed them. There

have been many good and bad

times, but we made it through! Fired

yourself. Great friends from 4 all the good times over years-Priceless. Inscoe family my home away from home—Thank-You. New squad I'm out.

up! 2001!

Polo team win, lose, or draw I

could never pick a better group of

guys to do battle with, best experience of my life. Much Love.

Robert V. Reinebach

Julia Sarah Luttrell Jules

Victorville, CA

Ft. Irwin, CA

English

Humanities (Spanish) First of all praise God!

Mom, Dad, Katy, and Laura, you are the awesomest family ever! Thank you for keeping me in tact! You all mean the world to me.

I love you so

much. Cam, you know how 1 feel. I am excited for the future! Petie,

Secondly, Dad

& Mom thanks for all the extra cash

(ha ha). Richy Rich, Roxy, and Ray you are truly royalty. (Rox and Ray, you guys better find some college

money!) Here's a shout out to:

Payt, and "Miss Renee)' you are great!

Big Perm, Gusto, Trav and LP, B-dog,

We will never be that far away. 'And

Hambone, Kyle, Miggs, AF Football

you brothers, never tire of doing what is right!'

and Zoomie Rugby.

as for

2 I hessalonians 3:13

Peace

Robert 'Reverend' Reinebach 'The Big ShoW —

3radley A. Rueter

Douglas Rosaro Villard

Sachse, TX

Alexandria, LA

Computer Engineering

Biology

(Math) "Some men have seen further than In my fabulous cadet career I

others. That is because they have

managed to go to the two squadrons

stood on the shoulders of giants;

that have cartoon characters as

Team, Matty ]., Jiznosh, Travis, Geoff, K, and the old dirty knights,

mascots, if that is not a sign I don't know what is. I did enjoy this place,

mostly the people, and learned more about myself than I could have imagined. The most important of which: ‘try to be more like your roommate" and "there§ nothing wrong with driving from the back

the last four years have been a blast because of you guys. In the future,

anytime, anywhere, I'm there. Priapizm, how did it all start? It was amazing. To all: Romans 1:16-17. Michele... I cant wait. PTVVOB #163.

seat."

Aubrey Autumn Semrau

Travis Montgomery Winslow

Kemuboo, Kucachoo Meriden, CT

Shooter, Brother T, Double W Cleveland, OH

Legal Studies

Physics (Math)

I joined the service for two reasons,

Yoyo, Heres to all the friends I've

my country and to be able to protect its freedoms. I only hope that I can

made and people I've gotten to

help proect them. I also hope that I can be a good leader like Rommel. I

To all with two wheels, ride hard. A

will not lead, from the rear if at all

Huff, Tony Brotha F, the WOBs and

possible; I will be where the action

everyone else. Anyone can reach for the stars, but those with dedication,

is. CATCH US IF YOU CAN!

HUZZAH!

know; thanks for keeping me in line. beer to Doug, TLE, Ando, 1-Spank,

determination and discipline will get there... thanks God and Family for

your love and support. Blue Skies....

lacob Wesley Smith

Nathan Robert Wright

Excelsior Spring, MO

Natas, N8er

Management

East Wenatchee, WA

English l came, 1 saw, I sat in the sea of blue. 1 press on... Phil 3:14

lames Edward Thompson

Princeton, NJ

Management ft wasn't an easy road but the

journey § finally come to an end. I'd like to thank my family for all your love and support, and for always believing in me when others didn't

think 1 would make it. I couldn't have done it without you! To the

fellas, it was rough, but we sure made the best of it. Thanks for all the good times; I'll never forget it.

CGG'-

Danny Diaz, Jr Mechanical Engineering (Spanish)

Jeremy David Brown Quality Middleburg, FL Astronautical Engineering

It§ been six years in the making. I thank you Lord for giving me this

opportunity.

It is completely by you

Thanks to all my family and friends who helped this happen. Now, I'm

abounding grace and love that I

off to better things.

have succeeded. Thanks to my

"How much does a man live after-

family and friends who supported

all? Does he live a thousand years or

"Not to us,

through this journey.

only one?" -Pablo Neruda

O Lord, not to us but to your Name

be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness." Psalm 1 15:1

John David Carter 1C West Jordan, LIT

Garrett Clark Fisher

Management (Russian)

Biology

*E moy otetz szil v shatere." To K.O.,

Heavenly Father, I give you all the glory and 1 thank you for this opportunity to grow in you. Thanks Dad, Mom, Brandon, grandparents,

Snarfer, Fish-dog Burrton, KS

Cor, Russell TLM, Gold RMs, and new recruits...its been a

long six, bu

not as long as KimS seven.

Now tha

I've got my t.r. back, its time to part like a real rock star and make up for

and the rest of the family for your

lost time. Die Bog vsem vam

support. To the Snarfers, Jason, Ethan, Chris, Walker, Jim, Ben, and

zdrovia.

Uspecka! Uvedeemcya na

tome svete!

continual encouragement and

Tobin, you're the best friends and i'll miss you all. Joshua 14:12-14

Brie Matthew Hendrickson

Eric Toseph Touret

Daytona Beach, FL Biolog}-'

Mercer Island, VVA

Computer Science With all sincerity I thank my family

for all I have achieved and Melissa

For years our lives have been

and Hunter for all I will achieve. To

focused around school.

:he friends have made I would just ike to say that First will always

emember its own and that Ratz wil

Study this, study that. If you don't studv hard you wont get a good job. All these years, all these reasons to study

always be King among men. Iso, Papa, Guns, Chris, & Scotty I hope

hard. But now it is over. We are out

:hat all of you will continue to be

that our study has prepared us for.

aart of my journey ahead.

Tire end of study it may be, but the

into the world finally doing the jobs

end of learning never comes.

Faith Marie Hitchcock

Andrew James Kenney

Virginia Beach, VA Biology / Aerospace Physiology

Baraboo, WI

Brother Kenney

Civil Engineering

'Laugh often; love much; appreciate aeauty; Find the best in others; give af ones self; Play, laugh and sing

Thank you God, Mom, Dad, Brian,

with enthusiasm."

Jeff, Kristi, Cameron and all my friends and family for the support

For Lucy; I know you are watching

and love. This one goes out to the

aver me.

fellafe: "I tip my hat to you, I take this drink for you, to the bendas, my

To Mom, Dad, Leo, Dot, Bob: I love

you. You mean so much to me. You *uys and gals made the memories.

brothers. The rowdiest mugs there ever was, I couldn't ask for better;"

Holly and Krissa: we laughed, cried, danced, loved and lost always -

'here for me

I love you!

Cheryl Nicole Johnston Zherly

Jason Donavon Kneuer Done

Frederick, MD

Littleton, CO

Aeronautical Engineering (Math

Economics

Thank you God for our Victory in fesus Christ. Thanks to my sisters, Dad, Mother, and family for all your

To my family: Thank you for your

love and support. To Cat: forever

Go Birds! DRESBU

fighters. To the Stooges: thanks for ail the late night aero El, I needed it! To Katie: Thanks for going through everything with me, God bless. 'Ready, ready, flare, flare, flare...sorry" Blue Skies PTWOB

knowledge;'

love and support.

"Imagination is more important that -

Albert Einstein

#165

Kyle John Johnston BEAST Roseville. MN

Political Science (Spanish)

Kristy Lynn Kuhlman St. Charles, MO

Management 1 hanks to

(f you are reading this, then that

probably means 1 graduated. So I guess miracles really do still happen! Thanks to mom dad and sis. And to that special girl I fell in Love with at

■ing dance- thank you for being all hose great things that make up you. The rest of you who made this place

vurvjvable know who you are and <now

I won't forget.

my Lord Jesus Christ for All His love. To my Mom, Dad,

sisters, family, and friends, there is way I could have made it this far without your support I definitely needed it. To my fellow Fire It

Birds, we have been through it all, on

and off the soccer field, and there

is still so much to look forward

You are my sisters!

to.

Zachary Matthew Laird

Scott Alan Perdval Rico

Portland, OR

Operations Research (Math) All Out All the Way!!* Thank you to all who helped me

along the way. I can truly say its been fun.

Candace, you've made these the best four years of my life.

Justin Aaron Longmire

Michael Scott Pontius

Shanks

Eagle Bend, MN Mechanical Engineering

Rochester, MN General Engineering

Only by the Grace of God have I made it this far. USAFA: You get out of it what you put into it. Mom, Court, thanks for always believing in me.

you're the best bunch of

guys I'll ever serve with. Laura, you will forever be my Angel, Dad, I wish we could've had more time -1

Thanks to everyone who helped me

through this place. Friends are what make this place worthwhile, and I've definitely been blessed with some of the best, from all walks of life. A

special thanks to them. Go AF Boxing. For those of you who worry too

much, no worries, lifes too short.

hope I did you proud. GKYS. Live for the memories!

Aaron Lyle McEwen

Venus C. Rivera

Nutt, Mack, Mr Big-wrench

Barron, WI Aeronautical Engineering

Baldwin Park, CA

I would like to thank God, my family,

JC, it was all up to you.

In my time

friends, USAFA Drumline, the

of need, you were there.

May my

MacDonald family, and Sir Gary "Dr.

life be a testimony to your love.

J" Jensen for inspiring me to keep going. All your support is kept deep

Thank you, Lord, for everything.

in my heart. Thanks to Stuart for

they are), my classmates and those who can't forget BASIC: We all have

keeping

an open

mind and putting

up with my wise cracks for 2 years. Does anyone have a towrope? I

Environmental Engineering

Finally to those I love (Many though

are

faults, but the good inside of us

is there IF you are willing to see it.

found this great deal on a car....

John Jason Pantages Outrageous, Crazy Korean Waldorf, MD Aeronautical Engineering (Math) To all the Bendas, we did our best to

make this place fun & almost

succeeded.Vrabee,Goat,Fat Andy,PT,

Cgan, Waldo, Moreass, Rearm, Head

Scott Joseph Schroeder New Salisbury, IN

Military Doctrine, Operations, and Strategy First, I have to thank my family: Mom, Dad, Jeanne, Eric, Sean. 1 love you all very much.

Next, the Class of 2001 from Mighty Mach One. We

(A.G.), "The Turk; "The Alien; and

all went through hell together, and I

1 lap, thanks for helping me through.

wouldn't have wanted it any other

Good memories: Boxing, The Beast

(Mrs. Brown),

Snowboarding &

staying in Frisco, the girls house, riding up Mt. 1 fermon, Aero was a great choice, blah, blah, blah...finally out of this place.

way with anybody else. Love you guys. Next, my fellow Rat/. YVe really made 33 cool. The friends 1

have made here have made USAFA worth everything. 2001 F1U!

Billy Randall Wilson II

Stuart Andrew Stanton

Arlington, TX Astronautical Engineering

Social Sciences

Thanks to God, family, and friends

family (Mom, Dad, Neshia, Gary). I

wouldn't be here without you. Thank you. To all my boys in the

First, I would like to thank God, my or the

encouragement and tolerance

)ver these four

years. Mom and Dad, I pray that I may someday pass m

the love you have shown to me.

entire 01' clique, thanks for all the

memories that we made together.

Praise the Lord for His boundless

Let& stay together. It looks like my

;race and mercy. Thy will be done. Matthew 6:10.

get out of here. Peace. Never QUIT.

four years are up, and I am ready to

Philippians 4:!3

Donte Thomas Tanner

Christopher George Wilson % .H

Tae

Chris, Cap'n, Squeaks

Mewport News, VA Foreign Area Studies- Middle East

Wheeling, WV Astronautical Engineering

'Do what you wishf This means to

Whatever happens in years to come,

do what God truly puts on your

I will never forget the friends I have

neart to do. What do I wash? I want

(you know who you are). My family

:o serve as a

catalyst for change in

whatever community I am in. I want :o thank those that were there

when

[ needed you. Mike, remember the

;ong. Billy, I'll miss Karoke nights. Chris, Carpe Diem. 01, stay rowdy. Back to Virginia I hope. Tae Tanner

and friends helped me believe in

myself and what I can do. Ratz and Skyraiders: thanks for the experiences and relationships! We are all destined for great tilings, but never forget how you got there, "...it is the journey that matters, in the end." -

Ursula LeGuinn.

Vfarkyves Jacques Valentin Mean, Gthunda La Veme, CA Political Science

Thank you God for blessing me with ;o much.

(Jeremiah, 29:11) I can't

thank you mom and sis enough for

always believing in me, and the :ountless hours you listened to me. Dad for the lectures. Fred, Kp :hanks for the great memories five /ears, and counting. HG01 we have me more picture to take! To future

Teammates you know what comes

first. LIVE IT!

David William Adams

Michael Ariel Berruti

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Forest, VA

Operations Research

Management

(Math) "Then they journied out of the First I'd like to thank God, for he

wilderness of sin, and encamped in

controls all things and got me

Dophkah, and they departed from dophkah, and encamped in Alush. Then they removed from Alush, and encamped at Rephidim, and they departed from Rephidim and pitched in Sinai, and they removed from Sinai and pitched at Kihrothhattaavah. And they departed from Kihrothhattaavah, and encamped at Hazeroth. And they departed..."

through here. Thank you to everyone who was there for me through the good and bad times. To my parents, brothers, and

grandmom, you guys have made me what 1 am and 1 thank you for

everything. To the team, brothers forever.

Pierre-Paul Alvarado

Leah Julia Buckley

Pcpc, Micha, Puto, PP

Harlingen, TX

Fitchburg, MA Foreign Area Studies

Civil Engineering

Middle East (Arabic)

If you are reading this it means that

"If I leave here tomorrow, would you

Brigadier General M. A. Welsh or the

still remember me? For I must be

Gods overturned the recommenda-

traveling on now, cause theres too

tion from the MRC. 1 would like to

many places I've got to see" Lvnvrd Skynyrd. Everyone who knows me well has heard everything that 1

thank my parents, my fellow classmates, A-Squad and especially Bird, BMF, Sputnik and Jack for make it through this

helping place. Not all great leaders were me

great cadets. See you in the real Air Force. Ciao, Pepe Out!

could say here, except for this: Vixens of the Valley, family, and

friends, you got me through this place and for that I love you and will never forget you.

Michael Vincent Chiaramonte

Zhfimpagne l Setauket, Long Island MY

Computer Science Jperaiions Research (Math)

Mikel Schan Daniel

Richardson, TX Mechanical Engineering

Well, its been 4 years on this crazy train, and now its time to get off. 1

Thank you, Mom, Dad, John and Jeff

want to thank my family for always

is well as all

being supportive. You guys are the

my friends for your help

md support.

best! I'd also like to thank everyone

Thanks to Mnffy and Mo for being

on the team for a lot of

here and taking so many Cadets

and Stone Cold for keeping me

nto you home. I've learned so many

together. Fish, Dev, Levi, Derrick: its been unforgettable. I couldn't have done it without you! MGY: Always

chings from so many people, I just rope I can return the favor someday.

memories,

remember, DDIU!!

Kenneth Lawrence Cobb

Garrett David Dawson

Phillipsburg, NJ

(.Math/German)

Phoenix, AZ

Biology Looks like the 7 year route works. To all my friends from A squad, Ratz

The path isn't certain, yet I have

and Hawgs, you're the best, I'll

everything to accomplish all tasks.

forget. "Big Picture!" Most of all I want to thank my family for getting me through the good, the bad and all the ugly. Hey fellow majors: Capt Satan and dz/dt! 'Muff said. What a love/hate relationship this place is, can't believe 1 might miss it someday

Mom, Dad, Russ, Kaylene- Could have never done it without you- the

never

...

backbone of all my endeavors. The most important thing gained from

this place is the only thing that matters: The Boys (JARJ)- they made

it all worth it & Kim.. .much luv.

Ss...the best any man could ask for,

you're family! Never Doubt the Path You've Chosen! Christine M. Compton Chrissy, Mom Legal Studies

Jacqueline Rosalie de Kingwood, TX

Thanks to my parents and sister, Colleen and family, Steve, Michael,

I witnessed the highest

Cat and "waggles" Brandon, Lisas,

Aubs, Melinda, Erica, Kylene and all of the girls for your laughter, tears, .and memories made. To Rob, thanks for showring me whats really

important and sharing your life with me.

A happy person is not a person

in a certain set of circumstances, but

rather a person with a certain set of

Social Sciences

highs and darkest lows all in a period of 4

years. In the end, I thank God for using those opportunities to teach me the

greatest life lessons. To my

family without you I would be nothing, thank you for the un conditional love. KC you're everything to me and always will be. To the girls in 7 thanks for all the laughs. -

attitudes."

Frank N. Conn

Bear, Nate, Nate Ddgg Soldotna, AL

Management Thanks to friends, family, Navs, and all the other people that made the ast four years worthwhile. To all the

aid dirties and new hawgs, thanks :

or the

friendships, I'll never forget

you guys. 1 can't say that this place was

fun, but I can say that I'm done.

Catch you on the flipside.

James Roger Farrow

Ross, CA

Engineering Mechanics Well, hopefully I'm finally off to

bigger and better things. Many helped me get through these four years.

thanks to everyone that has

I've learned more from all of you than I ever would have

imagined. My one word of advice to everyone when all else seems to fail is to smile. It worked for me at least.

Thats

about it, except for one

question... "You figure it out vet?"

Michael Ryan Gosma Gizmo Las Vegas, NV

Social Sciences "1 can do all things through Christ

Mom, Dad, Janis, and Tim: thanks

who strengthens mef I'm living

for your love and support throughout

proof of this. I wouldn't be here

my life, especially during my sentence here. In memory of Steve,

today without the love of my friends who have stood by me through

everything.. .but above all I want to thank my family, who is responsible for the person 1 am today. 1 thank

each of you from the bottom of my

thanks for all you have taught me. Capt Morgan, Mr. Quinn, and the people that work at Haps...thanks for making the rough times easier. Finally to all my friends, especially

heart...you are all the perfect fans. I love you!

my fellow wise guys, you're awesome! I couldn't have survived this

Alison Michele Hamel

Brandon William Propper

Noblesville, IN Behavioral Sciences

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

(French)

without you! Let the party continue!

Biochemistry '“30X55

Thank you to my family, especially

After spending almost four and a half years here, I think I'm finally

ready to be finished. To my family

my parents, who have provided me with support over the past four Thanks to the Chickenhawks,

years.

and my friends, I cannot thank you

Loose Hawgs and all my friends who

enough for your support and understanding through my many difficult times. I'm probably the only

have made the past four years go by that much quicker. A special thanks

one saying this, but thank you

Academy for giving me so many

to the rich guys, we have had some

good times. Keep on spending fellas and keep on having fun!

second chances. Two Grand United, I mean Fired Up!

Daniel Jeffrey Knerl

Kevin Scott Rothe

Ponca

Kev

Ponca, NE

Hondo, TX

Biology

Civil Engineering

Thanks first to mom and dad for all

Thanks Mom, Dad, Eric, and the rest

of your support, I never would have gotten this far without knowing that

of my family for all of your support

you were behind me (pushing me to

back home, I couldn't have done it

the library and church). Thanks to

without you. To the old sixers, you

all my family for visiting so often,

guys are great and I'm gonna miss all of you. You guys will always be my

I've enjoyed your company. Thanks to all my friends, it hasn't been easy but we have sure made the most of

through everything. To my buds

friends. I'll see you down the road.

it (Ponca, Skiing, Ring Dance,

Boulder, Concerts...).

Chauncy Vincent Krol Plowboy Stromsburg, NE Mechanical Engineering (Math) First of all, I'd like to thank my Mother and Father, without whom 1 wouldn't have made it through the

first week here. Next are my friends and family who managed to make every day a little more bearable. I have learned a lot, but most of all I

have learned that you are only as

strong as your friends... and I am strongest men alive.

one of the

Jeffrey Patrick Shamess '

TAC

Biochemistry Fhank you Ma and Pa for all of your

support. Thank you G, Sexi Lexi, Der, Joe, Ryan, bro, and sis. You guys have been my life here. God RW

Ihad Matthew Simendinger

Derrick Sean V incent

Smoke, Dinger Anaheim, CA

New Orleans, LA

Vlanagement

Biochemistry

lb my family and friends back home:

Thanks to my mom and dad for the

hanks for your support during my

support and putting up with me.

ime here, it truly made a difference,

Greg and Tony-1 will never forget alligator hunting. To the rest of the

-ab 5 and other polo fellas past are sent and beyond: you rule and I wouldn't trade playing with you

Rebeleleven crew-you guys are like

guys for anything. Anyone I ever

my brothers. Scotch Pine Drive Boys-we live life to the fullest the

:ared to talk to, especially Ordo,

last two years and thanks for being

<osteroo: Sweet Pain; ‘it ain't easy

incredible friends. ‘Think outside the

ravin' pals" Hey, it was free, yeah

box".

ike whip cream on...peace, I'm out.

Vlichael Randall Tufte

Jason Christopher Zumwalt

Tuffnuts Highlands Ranch, CO

San Diego, CA

Civil Engineering

Political Science

Zummi

Thank you mom, dad, and family for

"We are what we repeatedly do.

giving me the strength to battle my

Excellence then is not an act but a

every fear and live life to the fullest. To the baseball team, I love you all.

habit!' Many thanks to God, my

Don't you ever stop pullin' wool!

me the

Golds, Brad, Carville

this place, I truly could not have

don't forget

chat there are no rules. Jmac I wish you the best of luck. You're not only a great friend, but I consider you my brother man!

family, friends, and fellas for giving support to make it through

done it without you. Are you my daddy? 30 stones!! Heres to the women we

love, honor, gunpowder,

and three-mile stumbles in Boul-

der... Good times, Goodfellas, We win again.

Lisa Jo Vice Fish, Lis

Fremont, IN Behavioral Science

| -

Psychology

Thank you and my deepest love to God (my Savior and guiding light

through this four-year joyride), Mother (Karina Jo, you're my #1 nspiration), Dad, Grandpa Heller, Angela, A.J., Taylor, Teresa, Brvan (a nagnificent man), Fremont,Queenie, Sanch, Ang, Kris, Jenn, SuperLis, Col, Chrissy, all of Tre'-Nine, the AX hotties, friends, & family. And that ugly, red-headed kid on Bus 3... I told you so. Romans 8:38-39.

Tarek Jamil Avvada

Raghead Bellevue, WA

Legal Studies (German)

First and foremost: Thanks Mom, Dad, and Jad. All that I am I owe to you. TB, Diggler, Laydog, Gball: 4

years filled with drinking, t-bagging, queens, captains, bagos, lodos, $15 burgers, stretch circles, swans, runts, mullets, espresso, politics, debates— its been fun. You guys taught me more than you'll ever know. Zoomies

past and present, thanks for the memories. You're all brothers.

Gregory Robert Ball

Kurt Michael Bruggeman

Gball

Burgers

Pawling, NY

Quantico, VA

Political Science

Astronautical Engineering

(Spanish) "Our own childrens future cannot be

built on the misfortunes of others"

After all the time spent here it still

remember, "that those who live with us are our brothers, that

hasn't sunk it that I’ll wake up

we must

they share with us the same short moment of life; that they seek, as do we, nothing but the chance to live out their lives in purpose and in.

tomorrow and I won't be here. There's a lot I'll miss, and a lot I

won’t. It was an honor to be here, but even more so to join the ranks

happiness, winning what satisfac-

that have come from here. A world of thanks to all who have

tion and fulfillment they can: To

me, without you all I couldn't have

Loyal Friends

Eternally Indebted.

supported

made it.

Richard Frederick Ganske

Eyyup Celik Turk

Fattie, Tejas, Hidee Ho

Elazig, Turkey \eronautical Engineering (Math)

Fort Worth, Texas

Starting with my family, I would like everybody for their support, will always remember you Grim Reapers and Wild Weasels. Now its

Valhallas:"We Few, We Happy Few,

ime to go back and serve my

us from

country (by the way, do yourself a

weasels..." Huge.Thelma & Susan:

Political Science (Procrastination)

;o thank

We Band of Brothers..." Phil 1:3-6. "You gonna eat that?" "Men, I know

now..." Weasels: ‘Its what separates the animals

except

favor and don't be on the other side),

dreams come true. Michelle: lCorl3,

lean already hear the jet engines

you have done this and more.Family: thanks for your unending support

•oaring. Wait for me iron eagles :l am

and love

coming.

couldn't have done it

without you. Praise be to God, done! And so the adventure continues...

Ernest Csoma

David Brad Garda

New York City, NY

Papi Chulo, Scrappy Doo, Papi, G

Humanities

World Wide, Chaparral, NM 'We had done nothing more than

Human Factors Engineering

endure.

We had survived, and that

was our

only victory?'

Philip Caputo

I want to thank the Lord 1 st of all for

[ wish I could say otherwise. Thanks

all the blessings that he has be-

mom, dad, Atti and Brigi for all your

stowed upon me, giving me the

support over the past four years.

strength and perseverance that I

could not have done it without your

needed. Thanks mom for the

enduring support. Drew, thanks for being a "spoke in my wheel of progress." To my BCT flight, remem-

strength, courage, and support that

ber the M&Ms.

you gave me to get here and graduate. A big thanks to my brother Culo and my cousin Big Shady, its been a great run, but now its time

for the good part.

Ryan Eric Earnest

Lisa Hajek Jorgensen

Head

Honeybaby, Usee

Salt Lake City UT

Concord, MA

Biology (German)

Human Factors Engineering

its time to move on, but it§ been

Ba ka, Dedo, Mom, Da d, Fa rf ar Kari,

great. I can't say enough how much you people have meant to me. Shane, Eric, if you only knew. ITerefe

reaching your goals, kh will! (Moroni 10:32) "Two roads diverged to

in a forest, 1 took the one less

traveled, and that has made all the difference." Robert Frost

Drew Michael Eisenhofer

Vlohnton, PA

fistory (Russian) Thanks to Mother, Dad, Erin, God and my entire family, who guided me

through this tumultuous journey.

thanks4da love,friendship nsupport.

ROOTFEST ladies, LAX ladies & SKI BOYZ Umade this placed couldn't have made it w/out youlTo the FAM,

Chickenhawks, Roomdoggie, Philmonters & friends,thanks4da

hugs,talks,travelsn'drives & editing.Remember nomatter the distance,we're looking up at the same moon n'vvishing on the same stars...never stop dreaming. Joshua Luke Kubacz Kubbachki, polish pimp, shaft Dacusville, SC Environmental Engineering

Hey buddy. For the fellas...We few, we

happy few, we band of brothers. ladies..."yeah, so where you

Without you, 1 wouldn't have even

For the

made it into this place. I'm definitely glad that this lengthy road finally ran

gonna be so we don't see you there." Mom, Dad, family and others who've helped with getting here,

ts course.

Ernie, "do you work for the

auilding?" To all those who spent Vlonday and Thursday nites glued to WWF wrestling: you're the best: "its rue, its true".

staying here, getting the plane, and not

dying in the process thanks for everything its been awesome. For the Kubbachki Air

frequent fliers,

you haven't died vet, welcome to the

1 % club.

Michael Stephen Masuda Tullahoma

Laura Christine Nealon

Civil Engineering

Fayetteville, GA Aeronautical Engineering

(Math) Mama Chicken, Daddy Bear, and

Tracy Lynn. I love you and thank

Thanks Mom and Dad for all your

you for the support these last four

love and support. Thanks to the

years. For all the crazy PTWOB's that I've shared the last three years of ray

Pettys for being a home away from

life with, thank you for keeping me sane, BLUE SKIES. To all my

I couldn't have done it without you!

Amy and Jenn we finally made it!

friends, I will cherish the times that

Most of all, thanks to everyone for

together, because that is what made this place worth it.

believing in me.

we had

home.

Stooges, ya'll are the greatest;

Thank you God!

Kevin Thomas McGlone

Joel Rivera

Pomi, McNapp

Laguna Hills, CA

P-Nut, Prince Wichita, KS

Mechanical Engineering (Math)

Management (Spanish)

Another chapter in our lives has

Thanks to Mami, Eddie, and Luis for

ended. A new one is beginning.

being there for me throughout my time here. A special thanks to Ralph for taking care of my family while I was away. It provided me with

Mom, Dad, Chris, Heather, thanks for all of your undying support for me.

And to you PTWOBs, you guys

are the

greatest! To my mech group,

its all over now! Remember to trust

peace of mind. You all have been great. Bendicion. To the boxing

show you the way. Life is full of

team, thanks for the memories. To the people of my world, itfe been an

opportunities...Take advantage of

experience to remember. Thank you.

in God in all you do and he will

them. Blue Skies! Proverbs 3.5,6.

Benjamin Adam Milarch Paint Chips

Matthew James Roles

Mill Hall, PA

low Pulls, Scud, O.B. Pewaukee, WI

Physics (Math)

Astronautical Engineering

(Math) To my parents, thank you for the

safety of my soul, for my spirit, and for my personality. You have made me what I am, and I am proud of your work. I love you both. To my wiggles, and my friends, thank you

Congrats to all my Warhawk and Weasel buddies we made it guys! To the Wings of Blue; being on the team with you guys is easily the coolest thing I've ever done Blue

for giving me so much to anticipate.

Skies forever bros! Thank you Mom,

You people have shown me the

Dad, Lindsay and Heather for all the

foundation of the Air Force: wonder-

support the whole way through, I love you all. Ecclesiastes 11:9 &

ful people. I love you all.

—

12:13.

Leonard Andrew Miller

Jennifer Halsey Schoeck

Phoenix, AZ

Schoecker

Computer Engineering

Colorado Springs, CO Social Sciences

Finally, its over. Mom, Dad, Peter, thanks for your support. Fr. Phil, Live the Fourth. Christian, Josh:

"Nothing lasts forever, not the mountains nor the seas. But the times we've had together will

enjoy your last year. ]?, Jimmy, one more graduation together. Everybody else, I'll miss you. Lord, give me only your love and your grace. With this 1 am rich enough, and I have no more to ask." -St. Ignatius of Loyola. AMDG. Be excellent to each

always be with Me." -Samples Birds, 1 can't thank you enough for the laughs, the tears, and most of all the memories. You will always hold a place in my heart. And when times may seem to get tough, don't forget to Fire It UP!

thanks for Kairos. USAFA Kairos I,

other.

Dallas Keith Thon

Elizabeth Rose Weber

lennisbaU

Liz

Bedford, TX

White fish Bay WI

Civil Engineering

Foreign Area Studies (French)

Thanks to all who have supported

You get out of life what you put into

ne: my

parents, family, friends, and

many adopted mothers. I wish success to the brofe on the football ceam.

Words of wisdom and

Encouragement Happiness 5 and dive. =

it. Mom and Dad, thank you for

understanding and supporting me. Susie and T, our paths diverged, but you've always been there. God bless a distant angel, always in my thoughts and prayers...she taught

To the fellow followers of Ammon,

me to live and love.

its been 6 fun years, & I'll see

awesome

leaven we

ya'll in

chilling with the Hot Wives

deserve. Lastly, A Mi Amor &

Sharon, you're

and kept me grounded—

make all those dreams come true.

Lady Birds: achieving the impossible

Razon para Viver" TE QUIERO!!!!

every day.

Andrew Ralph Vrabec

Paul Russell Whitsel II

Baraboo, WI

Pauly Stephenville, TX Aeronautical Engineering

Geography The only man who never makes

mistakes is the man who never does

I'm done! Mom and Dad, thanks for

anything." At times I thought I

sticking behind me and teaching me to put God first in my life. Larry and Mark, thanks for getting me trashed when I was underage. You guys are

wasn't going to make it.

Thank-you

Mom, Dad, Joshua, and Cheyna for pulling me through these times. I'm certain I wouldn't have made if

the best. As for my friends.. .you

without your love and support. F5-

stay in touch. Ralph and "Captain"

guys better not ever lose touch. Murph and Fatty, someday there'll

Andy, thank-you for providing me

be a war, and all I'll have to do is

with the dream to fly, and commit-

look off my wing tip and know you

ment to serve.

guys'll be there.

Holly Lea Adams

Daniel William Daehler

Holly Monster, Pasty Girl

Shxoack

Franklin, TN

Phoenix, AZ

Biology

Political Science (German)

Daddy-my inspiration,hero,&pride, I

In the words of Homer, 'They're

love you.My family-you are every

DOGS, and they're playing

reason,hope,&dream I've ever had. Friends-my doork always open for

POKER... AGGGHHH!" Thank you

you.Katy&Faith-true friends:

and friends, for supporting me

Dad, Mom, Brooke, Beth, relatives,

absolutely unforgettable.BenSemper Fidelis,babyDozen lovin'. Pink pants. Beerbong.Whats up! Rugbum.Moby dills.Husband beaters.Skiing.Mullets. Cowboys. Smell. Overalls.Powerlifting. Spirit Cheese.2 scoops.Pictures of it all?

through the USAFA experience! I

Christopher Teague Bodley Teegus, Canuck

Abion Courdan Dorhosti

Dallas, TX

love you. Malia, I can't wait to start the journey. To the Nightclub

you

family you can hang out guys with me any day! We few, we happy few, we band of brothers... are

Valhalla! James 1:1-12.

Abi, Abs Wellton, AZ Behavioural Science-

Biology

psychology To my family, thanks for your love

and support. You were always there when I needed you most. Friends, we had some

laughs and shared

times, but we hung tough together. I can't wait to serve with

some bad

Cindy, you helped me survive this place more than anyone else. You are my true friend, and I will love you always. A toast to the Ritz-our home

away from home! Tom and the

you out there. Burbs, thanks for the memories. I .know there will be more

whole Chevanne Mountain (JOPA!)

I love you. Old Warhawks and

Pucker! Mom, I love you. Even high-

Panthers, y'all are great. My time

school dropouts can graduate! (Like

here is done...

you ever had any doubt);-) Hold fast to dreams...

Dustin Paul Born

Jeffrey Charles Feuring Geoff

db, Bhigdich, D Born New Ulm, MN Mechanical Engineering

crew....litis never lose touch. Pass the

Hamden, CT

Management

"The things I did not know at first I've learned by doing twice." -Billy Joel, The Entertainer. Lord knows 1 have done plenty

screwing up here but 1 have taken

something away from every mistake I've made. Life is too short to worry

about things like homework and how clean your room is, focus on

your friends, family and vehicle; they will be with you for the rest of your life.

Jarvis Croft' )cn, JC Beaumont, TX

Vidal Simonin Garza San Angelo, TX

Mechanical Engineering

Management 1 would like to thank God,

Thank God. To my family members and church family, 1 appreciate all

the sacrifices and support shown. Tc all my boys holding it dine in that

Golden Triangle, itfe so real. I made it out.. .I'm on my way, Lord wills. To

the 01 boys, its been a long time rd coming. Love to that 3 SC, and that newly formed OCC, and oh yeah, "Its Bigger Time!" Southside 4 Life.

my family, my friends, and all of those who have supported me the past 4 years.

Daniel Harrison Heil

Darrvl Martin Lave II

Parker, CO

Marty

Management

Colorado Springs, CO Management

Thank you Mom, Dad, Matt for

nelping make one of my dreams :ome true and helping me tough it >ut. It is amazing what the Ponde-

Mom, Dad, Anne, Jerry, and the runts-you have given me more love and support than anybody could ask

rosa crew has achieved here.

for. Thank you for always giving me

Melanie and Lee it was a long trip

an outlet and

but I am glade we were together for

me and my

it. Sarah, Scott, Jared, See you in a

year or two. To all the FATTIES, you

zoomies, and the rest of my friends-it has been a long road with many

made the trip worth it.

memories. 1 will never forget the

always being there for

friends. To the birds, the

good times and good laughs that we shared.

Daniel Shane Hoak

Mark Christopher Lennon

Hamburg, NY

Marcos

Civil Engineering

St. Charles, MN

Psychology 1 would like to first say thanks to my

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for

To Jeanie, Gomez, Miguelito, and the

guiding me through these four years. My survival here was truly an act of

rest of my wonderful

God. Mom, Dad, Steve, Maria, thanks for being there for me. To those of you who were with me in the Proud Pink Panthers and Dogs of

War, it was a pleasure to serve with you. Wreak Havoc! Phil. 3:12-14

family, words

cannot describe how thankful 1 am

for your love and support! To my crew

(you know exactly who you are)

I love you guys like only brothers can

understand. Above all else, never

forget: "What are you going to remember?" To the Proud Pink Panthers, thanks for the wonderful memories. To everyone else, drink life straight- no chaser.

Melissa Ann Horvath

Kevin Mandrik

Mel, Missy Windsor, CT Military History

Mav

There is no value in life except what

I'd like to thank my mom, dad,

you choose to

place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself ."-HDT. To my family and friends, thank you for your enduring love and support

these past four years.

Mom, Pop, Amy I love you. Girls, thanks for always being there to laugh and listen. Eric, you'll always be my very best friend, 831...

Thomas Paxton Johnson, III Goat El Paso, TX

FAS-Latin America (Spanish

Thanks first of all to God for giving me this

opportunity. Thanks to Mom and Dad, Lorena, Angela, and Mando for your love and support from home.

Jad (thanks for the pretzels), The Bendas (Fat Andy,

Outrageous, Ggan, Waldo, Styner, ReAnn, Vrabec), Dan, Dusty, Craig, Rich, Kevin, Adam, Brooke, the Beardslees, and all the others who I didn't mention, thanks for the good inics and keep in touch!

Sandusky, OH Meteorology

brother, uncle, grandma, and cousin for getting me through the

rough

spots and sharing the good times. I'll never

forget "Cops and Chops" with

young Bodley and Southie or wrenching on Yeller and Beru with

Born-apples. TR Bob, Col, Action, E, and the rest of the Deuce Mob will

always be my boys. What more can I say but Nitrous And A Blower.

Keegan Scott McConaughey Keegs, Kegs, M C Houlton, WI

Computer Engineering Another chapter has been written wish the best to everyone as the

story continues. I could never show my gratitude to those who made me what I am, just know that will you

never be

forgotten. ‘Effort only fully

releases its reward after a refuses to quit.

person

1 ill we meet

again..

Paul George Mikula

Taylor I. Yang

Sputnik, Mik

Hammonton, NJ

Sunriver, OR

Computer Engineering

FAS- Asia (French)

Thanks Mom, Dad, Maria, Andrea

Can you believe it; someone like me would finally make it to gradua-

for your support. To my friends, I couldn't have done it without you. It

long but you all made

was hard and

tion??!! Well, its thanks to my mom! Shes the reason I made it. Thanks To all my friends. I'll see you

it possible to have fun. "There is no

mom.

pleasure in eating and drinking unless it is preceded by the discomfort of hunger and thirst...Its always

in the Air Force. Thanks for all your

help; we had some great times.

the case that the greater the joy, the

of it. I'm out of here. Ciao.

Good luck in life and make the best

greater is the pain which precedes it." -St. Augustine

James Amador Muir Jimmy, Cholito Houston, TX

Management

Alexander R. Price

Fatty P, Greek Tampa, FL Military' History

has bestowed on me. Dad: Your

Concerning the past four years, I have one thing to say: WTF? To the

constant love and support have

Team-1 tried my best for you all, and

allowed me to be where I am today.

you all gave it

T thank God for all the blessings he

Mama: Gracias por ser mi mejor

amiga. Todo lo que soy es debido al amor que siempre me has dado. To the guys: you are and always will be

my brothers. Thank you for making these the best years of my life."

right back. I will always believe in us. To AllisonThank you for being. I love you. To the 34 th TRW- bu-byb. ‘The experience of every great disaster in human life, stuns and shatters some, but it enlightens and hardens others."

Paul Brian Murphy

Andrew^ Walker Royle

Murf, Kay, Higgler

Ponc.h

Rockwood, MI

China Spring, TX

Civil Engineering

Biology (Spanish)

We must learn to let go as easily as

Thanks Mom, Dad, and everybody

grasp, or we will find our hands

FULL and our hearts EMPTY. -LEO

else for helping me through this place. Its been the quickest longest

BUSCAGLIA...The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall

four years of my life. Pinkos, we've had some fun the past two years.

days prolonging them.

Keep it up. Props, Greg, and everybody else, stay away from the money pit; keep punchin' the time

not waste my

I shall use my time. -JACK LON-

DON. My life is a miracle forged by family and friends. To them, I am forever in debt. ZRFC! Carpe diem!

card. To all the old Wolverines, best

of luck. All the friends made it

worthwhile in the end. Remember, the road goes on forever...

Corey Darnell Nelson C Nells

Rockingham, NC Psychology Thank the sweet Lord above that

this has come to an end. Enjoyed a

majority of the time (thanks again to football and track). To all the people I have met, you've all have had an impression on me. "For it is the simple things like friendship that make the journey so

fulfilling" -

DARNELL.

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Kylie C. Adams Andrew I. Beckett

Jeffrey W. Burhart Michael S. Burton

Joshua S. Campbell

Anthony L. Carson Christine L. Cleaver

John B. Cortney George S. Dibble Iii Joseph A. Drummond Timothy J. Dunagan Joseph W. Elam Joel D. Fritts Johnathan J. Gilliard Heather L. Guzik

Nicholas J. Hahn James M. Harrington

Emily N. Marr Rex U. Noble

Kerr}' L. Pothier

Braniy E. Ransom Sean H. Smiley

Jennifer J. Trapp Erica M. Vogt Kevin E. White Kari L. Zeller

AOC: Major Goerge Fuller MTL: TSgt Craig Sowder MTL: TSgt Enrique Pacheco Not Pictured Damon Field, 02 Eric Englebretson, 03

John Scoggins, 03

Alaa Abusoud

John W. Baker

Bryce E. Batchman Carly Baxter

4^0*

Thomas M. Beachkofsky

Jonathan A. Conklin Steve S. Do

Michael S. Dougherty

Amy E. Dwyer Jonathan L. Elliott Benjamin E. Falk Nicholas P Gandolf Alexander F. Granados Daniel M. Hendrix

Jesse G. Hobbslane Amoy P Jackson Owen C. Johnson William J. Keleher Alexander Kuzmanovic Shawn C. Linnell

Christopher R. Mahoney

William J. Arnold Eric J. Carlo

Paul H. Cobeaga

Andrew D. Dubois

Kimberly A. Feikens

T K V

Charles B. Frost

Michael P Glass

Todd M. Green FvVilliam C. Hammelman

Marques H. Hardin Dayleen M. Kroontje

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Brian E. Labasco

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Aaron J. Lewton

Ulysses Linares Daniel L. Magruder Heidi M. Mckinley Christine M. Miller Clint E. Montgomery Marta A. Nyberg

Timothy R. Saxton Robert W. Scott Iv

Laura A. Stepko

Jennifer L. Stoltenb Shane E. Swenson

John D. Toepher

Asia K. Mays

Matthew T. Meredith

Justin L. Noeh Luke O'Sullivanl

John J. Rolsen

Matthew D. Rottinghaus

Tyler T. Russell Elizabeth I. Schulte

Charles D. Stachour

Hilary M. Thomas Aponte F. Trigoso Jason P Wall Justin T. Westmoreland

cs~ai

Eric B. Wietlisbach

Adam M. Williams

John P Wimberley Brandon H. Yarbrough

S^ufms

371

Laura L. Abt Eric C. Averill

David M. Bolin Shaun E Brown

Andrew D. Clark

Joshua J. Coon Jerome C. Deleon-Guerrero Charles R. Delongchamp III Curtis W. Dougherty

Daniel J. Hilferty

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Sarah S. Hoffmeier Christopher S. Kleinhenz

Timothy J. Lambie Frederic W. Lathrop Eeter J. Mauro Jason T. Monaco Adam J. Morgan

David W. Morlock Steven Norris

Jared D. Easlay Nathanael T. Eiotrowski

Jesse Davis H. Snyder

Andrew B. Stewart

Justin C. Styles Derek J. Syswerda Allison N. Tedesco Adrianna M. Vorderbruggen

Not Eictured

MTL: TSgt Gregory Fedorenchik

Joshua Cherkinsky, 03

AOC: Major Christopher Beoddy

Andrew W. Booe

Myles H. Cheatum Michael A. Chouinard

Casey Y. Chronister Arthur W. Clarkson

Stephanie A. Cornell Nicholas M. Crowley

Alexis D. Eberle

Christopher M. Edens

Jeremy L. Franklin Jonathan M. Gearing

Douglas A. Gizzi Michael D. Gore

Justin M. Hand Nicholas E. Herald Michael H. Kingry Brian E Kirchner

David A. Leong

372

Squadrons

Chelsea Baca-Hodroff Brenton E. Barbeau Robert D. Biscardi David A. Braun

Glenn E. Briscoe Jr. Michael M. Calvitti Andrew J. Carlson

Rvlan M. Charlton Brian M. Clarke

Michael J. Dimaria Jr Amber L. Domenech

Joshua R. Dunn Ramon A. Edison

Luke J. Fisher

Stephen R. Gulasey Colin Q. Hanson

Joseph R. Howard Nathaniel E. Jackson

Christopher P Kojak Nicholas R Laplant Nicholas J. Liegl

Daniel M. Morales

Michael W. Moseley

Jonathan D. Niebes Keelin B. O'keefe Daniel J. Rees Scott D. Schofield Katherine L. Stapp

Richard D. Tuminello Jr

Bryan L. Wetzel Robert Williams

Patrick N. McCudden Aaron E. Mclntire

James N. Mitchell Jason A. Neago Zakary J. Payne Calvin E. Peterson

Marsha A. Ribay Brandon R. Shroyer

Charles V. Spanos

Morgan S. Sterker Sean M. Swisshelm

Joseph J. Trujillo Jason T. Vanta Andrew M. Washburn Patrick H. Webster

CS~02

Teressa A. Wickham Alex C. Younger Mara R. Zakrajsek

Si^uatfrons 373

Hesham H. Aly

John T. Clegg Edgar A. Cross Joshua W. Ehmen

Jay C. Ford Kristy L. Gorton James A. Gourley Robert W. Hairston Sara E. Kinney

Elliott J. Leigh Edgar A. Lewis Justin M. Long Richard H. Lyon Seth D. Malley Shawn M. Mcgregor Kevin M. O'keefe

Nathan J. Powell Jennifer N. Pulliam

Daniel W. Pupich

Anthony L. Romeo Rvan A. Sanford

David R. Siemion

Joshua K. Smith

Stephen M. Vance Monique K. Van't Wout Erich G. Weller

Christopher R. Zielinski

Not Pictured MTL: TSgt Todd Thomas

G. Barber, 02 James Hanes, 02 James Nicoloff, 03 Christina Nigro, 03

DDanielle Willard, 03 AOC: Major TJ McGrath

Nikil Kannan, 04 Alex Parkalob, 04

Vincent R. Azzarello

Claude T. Dallas Candice R. Dawson

Johnpaul Doolin Stephen R Elliott

Pamela L. Fetchko

Chandler P Grant

Sidney J. Hartsell III Daniel J. llellinger Mard A. Hoffman

Timothy M. Hughes Kristin A. Hussey Patrick R. Jackson

Michael D. Johnson Laura M. Klein

Zachary M. Lehmann Curtis P Lindstrom

Matthew L. Lohmeier

Joseph N. Allison Lisa A. Balias

Luke R. Borer

Nicholas C. Bozo Adam C. Brown William J. Burich Matthew P Carducci

Justin W. Chandler Shaun T. Cheema Shawn Christensen Mark E. Enriques

Miguel A. Fernandez Chris W. Gesch

Gregory A. Gossner

Kelby A. Hagerla Keith L. Hollis

Christopher O. Jones Adam T. Keith

Christopher A. Kennedy Cristopher L. Lake Ryan D. Miller Craig W. Oliphant David A. Ornelas

Josh D. Phifer Barbara A. Soucy

Maja Staresina Patrick G. Stewart

Joseph A. Vankuiken

taow

Patrick B. Mclaughlirt

John Medina Kristopher J. Melton

Raphael E. Michel Justin R. Moore

Rory A. Peterson Daniel H. Pivirotto Arthur T. Ross Jr

Raymond B. Rylander Jonathan C. Searles

Patrick L. Short

James J. Straub Jr Andrew M. Tamanaha

Megan K. Todoroff Brian M. Trumble

Kelly R. Wood

£0~SD

Rafael E. Alicea

Michael L. Armstrong

Christopher B. Castaneda Nathaniel L. Cole

Bradley G. Davis Jr Laura J. Flynt Matthew N. Garchow

Ashley K. Gee Gabriel D. Geldert David R. Gunter Warren M. Halle

Edward E. Jones

Tiffany S. Ley Gina N. Marino

Patrick M. Mcgarry Meredith L. Milnes

Richard C. Orzechowski

Christian R. Paasch Hassan B. Rizwan

Jason S. Rodgers David G. Romero

Kristopher J. Szymczak

Matthew B. Thrift

Christopher J. Uecker Aaron W. Weedman

Michael S. Whiting Keith A. Young

Not Pictured MTL: TSgt Larry Dozier A. Peters, 02

AOC: Major Phillip O'Neal

Bryant L. Bevan Philip J. Cohen Anthony M. Felix Steven W. Ford Jr Mard J. Freund

Clifton C. Galeria

Jonathan E. George William M. Graff Derek A. Grenier

Aylett F. Hughes

Timothy J. Krey Howard H. Kwon Chandra M. LeCompte Clinton R. Mikel

Zachary J. Miller

James Akin David T. Breuer Matthew E Burniston

Erik A. Carlson

John E Charlton

Kelly S. Chellman Donald M. Clark III Staci A. Cotner Michael J. Donaldson Susan L. Doyle

Jason T. Furcron Reid R. Gardner

Matthew L. Gettings Lucas F. Gruenther

Benjamin M. Hopkins Darin E. Lupini Janet L. Modell

Ruslan Y. Mokrouz Freston W. Eulley

Adam T. Rector

Jamison S. Richart Michael B. Rose

Jason A. Sanders William J. Sargent Mark H. Smith Michael Solowiow Scott R. Stengel Dennis M. Strasser

Thomas M. Tauer

Domonique M. Torbert David R. Van Yperen

Maureen E. Muehl

Faul W. Pratt Aaron W. Quinn

Janice C. Romzek

Josue I. Sanches-Lajara Joshua E. Schneider William I. Shaver IV

Jeremy D. Simmons Christopher M. Thackaberry

Loucas M. Vesoulis

Jason M. Wallace Brian J. Watts Jennifer L. Wolf Joshua M. Wygant

PO~SD Squadrons 377

Kathryn E. Boxmeyer Anthony P Campbell John D. Cleek Mark A. Cramer Mark H. Dithmer

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Anthony J. Ewers Michael M. Helgeson Kevin A. Hill

Bergan M. Hugos Beth A. Inglis Carlos B. Jayme Ashley L. Lindley Troy C. Monson Jared J. Ostroski Jason A. Powell Aaron J. Rubi Justin R. Rufa Mark J. Saar Nicholas F. Sammons Paul Scheglov Stephen C. Sistare

Bright L. Small Eric M. Sobecki

Garrett A. Wilson

Not Pictured

Jose Basabe, 03

AOC: Major Ronald Addicott MTL: MSgt Ronn Rink

Corban H. Bryant

Bradley R. Buinicky Jared R. Burns

Virginia L. Casillas Garrett R. Chandler

Lawrence B. Childers Daniel] W. Clark

Benjamin J. Culver David J. Defilippo

Delavane B. Diaz

Brian E. Dudley Peter S. Gardner

Charles W. Goetz

Stephen F. Harrington Michelle J. Hogue

378

Squa<frons

Erik J. Anker

Joseph C. Comibe Nicomedez Correa IV

Douglas J. Doehring Carl A. Friend Adam J. Gaudinski

Anthony S. Hardman Allan J. Henley

Alfonso S. Hernandez Travis J. Hinkle Aaron D. Johnson

Kimberlee D. Kachner

Randolph B. Kinsey Brandon D. Lavalley Martin G. Lopez

Ryan R Mansfield

Steven M. Meents

Jay M. Neese Timothy J. Nicholls David F. Pina Matthew R. Riffel

Ryan X. Riley Ashley M. Robinson

Mark F. Rosenow Elliot G. Sanders Mark E. Spencer

Ashley K. Stewart Jamie R. Turner

Andrew A. Wells

Christopher J. White Ryan E. Wilmes Joshua W. Zumbrun

Evan Holenski

Ryan B. Hulland Willie R. Jenkins Jr

Michael K. Jones

Joseph V Kopke Philip Machado Joanna L. Marini Daniel J. Mdnerney Suhaib K. Qureshi

Michael S. Rose

Joseph L. Singleton James M. Valpiani

Ryan S. Vorhies Shannon C. Weber

SO~SD

Matthew P Anastas Adrian D. Arjonilla Christopher S. Bartley Kevin E. Bloomensaat

Andrew J. Coleman Scott E. Craven

Jeremy C. Downer Jonas W. Freel Rachel A. Haff Adam D. Harder

David T. Jones

Christopher Ko Margaret M. Kucia Jacob U. Leonard Kevin L. Litton

Keegan K. Maple Patrick R. McBride

Russell J. McCray III Mark A. Melin Britton J. Miller Michael E. Moss Erin S. Reynolds Casey E. Richardson

Armando R. Ruiz Jr

Jeremy B. Simmons Richard R. Smith II

Joel D. Thigpen

Casey H. Thoreen David E. Vizurraga Matthew M. Wolthoff Not Pictured AOC: Major Coy Speer

Clayton Gruenstein, 03

MTL: TSgt Criag Sowder

Mitchell T. Adams Nicholas J. Altenburg

George K. Asselanis Nicholas D. Axtell

Jacqueline K. Bailey Brett M. Baker

Edmund A. Ballew

Lindsey A. Bauer Nicholas J. Beamer

Joshua, M. Capper Erika M. Evans

Jonathan E. Feucht

Joseph A. Fixemer Tng L. Foo Jason K. Fullmer

Geoffrey A. Guerra Michael B. Heddinger Christopher E. High

1380

Squadrons

John M. Barry

Amy Y. Britton Kimberly K. Broughton Jeremy J. Burke Jonathan D. Dark Robert Eckhardt

George G. Eldridge William D. Genda III Charles W. Greene Aaron L. Jackson

Jason C. Johnstone Sean M. Kilroy Sabrina L. Kingston David P Lasagna

Jeffrey J. Ledeboer Charles W. Mathes

Scott W. Meyer Sarah M. Miller Richard P New

James E. Pike III

Anthony M. Pryor Robert W. Rouse

Benjamin E. Sakrisson Brian J. Taylor

Anthony J. Thompson Andrew J. Vega Scott D. Vines

Joshua D. Wargo Adam M. Wear Scott N. Zwiers

Ariel B. Kayne

Buckley J. Kozlowski Daniel P Lenahan

Jason N. Lewis Martin J. Martinez

Christopher M. Morris Michael B. Norris Micah Peterson Nathan P Reynen

James Jo. Rose

Stephen L. Thomas William L. Wisehart

CS~06

Carey A. Wooten Ruven G. Yarbrough Joseph W. Yasunaga

Squadrons 381

(j 11

Christopher D. Adams Mehmet A. Boz Sarah R. Buegel

Joshua C. Burns Warren A. Carroll

ErikS. Dunkley

Leonardo Fajardo

Jeffrey J. Flowers Justin D. Fox Chad D. Fuller

Gabriel F. Helgerson

Larry M. Isom Jeremy W. Jackson Stephen G. Jones

Margaret E. Leupold Nathan A. Loucks Michael P Mariotti

Douglas P Medley Jared L. Payne Miguel A. Perez III Jessica S. Roberts James D. Smith Sarah J. Stauffer

Brian A. Stiles

Ryan W. Van Maarth

Not Pictured

AOC: Captain Brian Banks

Seth Tuatoo, 04

MTL: TSgt Norman Hewett

Jared K. Alden Lee J. Alexander

Richard K. Bogusky Thomas W. Chapman

Casey W. Cooper Sara V Crowell

Justin P Davis Damian A. Dennis

Andrew A. Dulin Brian M. Fredrickson

Luke A. Goossen

Patrick C. Gordon

Louis W. Graffeo II

Caleb M. Guthmann

Tyson A. Hadduck Brett A. Huyser Andrea S. Jennings Jason K. Lamoreaux

■

Ryan L. Allen Jonathan C. Bayless Benjamin M. Berlin William B. Blew IV

John W. Brantuk II Steven B. Brooks

Benjamin D. Bryan Charles G. Cameron Alexander C. Demanss Nathan D. Fleming

Amy L. Garrison Patrick J. Godinez

Joseph C. Gorman John D. Holland

Stephen P Joca Matthew G. Karas

Darice K. Kiefer

Alexander B. Lammert Andrew J. Lynch Jeremy S. Malasky Barry V McKeown

Bryan J. Minatel

Nicholas R. Morris Erika Neimane

Matthew G. Pirmann

Barry D. Postma Steven B. Reagan Bowman J. Spillane

Michael J. Sullivan

Anthony P Tydingco Kathryn M. Veseth Justin M. West

Christopher E Whitehead

John R. Langston James M. Long Troy L. Mangum Jr David J. Masuck

Spencer C. Mcmahon

Gregory R. Mueller Jeffery S. Newkirk Michael T. Pena Aaron E Pinson

Suheil Quirindongosanc

Ryan L. Roper Kristen N. Seery Scott R. Sevigny

CS~07

Mark A. Warner

Jaina L. Wright Tyler J. Young

Squadrons 383

Krissa E. Am

Scott P Bailey

Joseph S. Browning Jeffrey G. Cunningham Brian M. Flusche

Daniel M. George Brian C. Gornick

Chad D. Grandell

Wesley E. Fiigginbotham Sean F. Howlett

Kyle L. Ingebritson Blaine M. Joersz

Matthew H. Joseph Koo H. Kim Kenneth Y. Louie

Angelina R. Markle

0 2

Joel S. Mckowan Matthew G. Paetzhold

Justin D. Parker Corev D. Perich

James B. Post Kevin W. Raney Christopher J. Reteneller

Chad M. Richards Ramon A. Rodriguez

Maximiliano A.

RodriguezElisabeth V Urso Kevin R. Watry

Not Pictured MTL: Tracy A.

AOC: Captain Kurt Kayser MTL: MSgt Gwen Boleware

Brian R. Allen

John B. Allis Jonathan D. Anderson Marcus C. Antonini

Joshua O. Arki Peter A. Ascosi

Aaron F Bischofberger

James J. Campbell

Jeramie A. Castellanos Michael J. Chapados

Jason G. Charette Joshua D. Dean

Graeme L. Dewstow Ross E. Dotzlaf

Jeffrey D. England Daniel J. Fusco

Terry J. Garrett Adrian Gradinaru

Ruben R. Amezaga

Ryan W. Argenta Sterling R. Barnes Kyle W. Copus Richard J. Couture Sarah M. Davis Lawrence A. Dietrich Travis D. Dunn Brianna M. Franklin 1 Robert G. Gatti

Joseph W. Goldsmith Adam J. Greene Alton J. Griffin Aaron C. Hill

Michael L. Hudson Matthew A. Kahley

Jonathan D. Kubacz

Joseph M. Lisanti John D. Macrae

Ryan M. Mahoney James E Mccroan III

Jeremy S. Mullen Daniel E. Murphy Robert B. Putney Jr Jeffrey E Roberson Melissa R. Smith

Joseph T. Sundy Stephanie N. Vidal

Christopher J. Ibsen Leonard J. Livingston Jr Breezy M. Long John S. McGregor Leslie E. McPeak HI

Oscar A. Palomino

Christopher R. Rolfe Timothy J. Rott Danielle E. Schnitker

John R. Schwartz

Latoya S. Siples Sierra M. Smith Vernon R. Thomson

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CS~08

Jesse R. Underbakke Daniel C. Wassmuth

Andrew L. Webb

Jalen A. Whitener

S^uajfrons

Thomas A. Adams Jr

Esther L. Babcock Matthew C. Bayless

Nicolas E Bellenbaum David A. Breitenbach

Faul J. Calhoun

Alysia R. Camel Casey S. Cox Bret Echard

Hugh E. Gardenier Iv Mark W. Hanson

Armin E Hoes Jr i

Brad S. Huebinger Sam C. Kidd Matthew L. King

David M. Kirkendall

John M. Kopecky Michael J. Marren Rena M. Mestas

Nathaniel S. Osborne

Tiffany B. Earsons

jfr Benjamin M. Frice Zachary L. Sauerman Hamilton G. Shelfer Matthew G. Sikkink

Christopher A. Thuotte Ty Q. Tripple Joden A. Werlin

Not Eictured

AOC: Major David Stamos

MTL: TSgt Scott Heberling

Nathaniel M. Baldwin Jr

Christopher W. Berardi Thomas B. Billingsley Justin T. Blose Michael T. Boyer

Monessa Catuncan

Craig E Christ Felix L, Cole

Andrew L. Couchman Glenn T. Dahl

Richard S. Diehl Andrew F. Gillis

David R Gunning Alexander J. Hanna Stacie L. Hartert

^ 1111 386

Squadrons

Tyson W. Hoffine June Lee Steven H. Mcgregor

Joshua A. Arrowood Jonathan R. Diaz Robert C. Evans

Christopher J. Flores William G. Fort

Tenaya B. Goc David T. Guenthner

dy W. Hern larles M. Horn Peter L. Hughes Eric R. Maddox

Shaun D. Maloney

Gregory M. Mansfield Meagan A. Mccowan Casey P Mottinger Dustin J. Mowrey

Kurt J. Nemmer

Benjamin R. Norwood John A. Olson David G. Palmer

Mark R. Phariss Matthew P Platt

Jesus Raimundi III Joshua J. Rasmussen Matthew C. Rossi Mark Sakai Peter J. Shore Jason P Ward

Matthew B. Miller Isaiah R. Muenzberg Mary F. Mullally Christopher S. Nations Robert E. Osborne

Benjamin E. Rieben

Philip A. Ries Andrew T. Rippel Joseph T. Schaefer

Karl A. Scheuerman

Heidi M. Slayton Howard C. Turner

W. .3?'

Alexander J. Stark

■m.

~SD

Beacher R. Webb III

W r

William D. Yoakley Aaron J. Zamora

Squadrons 387

Adam D. Ackerman Terrance M. Barreau

Justin D. Bridgescrawford Brooke K. Carter Andrew G. Clemmensen

Michael K. Conlee

Ryan J, Deis Daniel I. Doak Daniel O. Dorrance

James G. Erminger Scott S. Frohardt

Neil R. Halonen

Courtney E Hamrick Luke A. Hohreiter

Kirk C. Johnston Rebb S. Jones Warren J. Lopez

William E. Mcdougall

Troy D. Mclaughlin Zachary M. Moore David C. Morris Pauline M. Nguyen Earon J. Parker

Glory B. Smith Ahmad A. Swan

Benjamin F. Tarkowski Adam N. Waite Drew M. Walters

Not Pictured MTL: TSgt Brent Ambuehl

Jereme Estes, 02 Austin Hines, 03

AOC: Major Daid Gaines

0*0 4^0

Julie A. Baker Jonathan M. Barber Cieara L. Carson

Scott A. Durham David J. Goodale Eric D. Gorney

George M. Guerra III Philip D. Hawkins Due L. Ho Marcus G, Jenkins

Stephen L. Jones Weston R. Kissel

Robert J. Mack

Steven M. Massie II

Joseph W. Merrill Willie H. Mims

Jefferson C. Morgan Laura A. Nigro

Andy G. Allen Mark E. Arsenault

Benjamin E. Beville Ii Christopher j. Billau Timothy J. Bronder Michael A. Brown Kevin M. Carlson

Adam T. Ciarella Gerald V. Davitch Lauren E. Emerson

Melinda C. Finley

Jeffrey J. Gilmore Justin H. Herbst Abdullah javed John R. Koegel Matias Lambert Jr

Jacob L. Lindaman

Victor E. Meyer Daniel E Moberly Francis M. Nappo Martin S. Park

Phillip O. Patrick Matthew P Petersen

Joshua A. Ramirez Timothy R. Schmidt

Joseph R. Shamess John S. Sisler Brent A. Tadych

Ryan K. Thornton

<*»

Ashley P Watson Ranch R. Watts

John V, Welsh Matthew C. Wroten Richard A. Zinke

Matthew R. Opisso

Whitney S. Ponzoha Derrick K. Powell

Adam}. Rackis Warren D. Reece

Jeremy A. Santos

Patrick T. Sargeant Evan M.Schonour

Brittany K. Smith Andrew T. Stolee

Colby L. Sullins Andrew T. Sunderland

John M. Thompson Matthew A. Tonneson

Ol~SD

Peter A. Tymitz

John T. Walsh Christina M. Williams

Bradley M. Young

Squadrons 389

Zachary R Augustine Benjamin L. Barfield Allison M. Bergquist Dustin W. Brown

Joseph D. Chapman Justin W. Collup Eric Z. Currie

James Z. Demchak John M. Dickens John T. Distelhorst Derrick R. Franck Jr Kevin A. George Jr Lanourra L. Gillmaster

Ryan J. Harvey George B. Houghton Vincent W. Jenkins

Michael P Jokhy

Philip K.Khoo Michael A. Kump

John H. Mahan Robert W. Nichols Jr

Magdelana T. Painter Justin T. Pendry Matthew C. Roberts Matthew C. Ross Andrew D. Rule

Anthony M. Straw Erika N. Vasauskas

Not Pictured AOC: Major Harlan Higginbotham MTL: TSgt Randall Dills Lee Brletich, 03

John W. Anthes Justin D. Banez

Stephen P Bowen Robert M. Brady Michael S. Chmielewski

Steven B. Cole

Benjamin J. Davidson Brad M. Deshong Joseph E Douglass Joshua L. Flood

Jonathan M. Gibbon Kevin C. Harrison

Derek J. Hobbs

Rebecca A. Jones

^ 390

Squadrons

John R. Lakness

Stephen D. Maddox

Justin T. Alford Jarrod Aranda

Zachary V Baker Raymond C. Bevivino III Nicholas R. Breffitt

Troy A. Cooper John L. Decker Brett J. Ellis Garrett Z. Ericksen

Nolan R. Foster Aaron R. Granger Sarah M. Halberg

Robin H. Kiska David L. Lavinder II

Ulysses U. Mafnas Brian A. Metcalf

James A. Mijatovich

Jeffrey R. Miller John D. Pegg Joel P Perlin Sean S. Peterson

gjric B. Phelps

Timothy C. Rauch Mark B. Reeder

Harold F. Shirley Marvette S. Skipper

Jason R. Tesar Nicholas O. Thomas

Jason R. Marcom Gordon A. Marty

Sean R. McConnell

Jennifer L. Monson

Henry E.D Moon Til;

Christopher C. Palmer Ryan J. Prince Susan M. Rietze

Joseph A. Rojas Ryan W. Schmoll

Xavier S. Smith

Morgan J. Stevens Tina L. Taylor

Matthew T. Terry Brett J. Waller Jordan M. Wright

Squadrons 391

Merrill R. Anderson

Margaret M. Breun Blair W. Byrem Robin E. Cadow Brooke J. Carr

Mikal L. Elder

Erik S. Fisher

Daniel Hoskins Shaun M. Germain Garrett W. Knowlan Adam D. Libby

David C. Martinez

Philip R. McClure Robert E. Morgan 111 Paul M. Nistler

Christopher C. Pace Erik V. Redl

Andrew K. Setter Leonardo A. Tongko

Andrew J. Vail

Christopher N. Vojta

to Not Pictured MTL: TSgt Richard Lucio jr.

Heather Gagnon, 02 Samuel Meinrod, 02 Brian Reaney, 03

AOC: Major Ronald Schmidt

Christopher J. Alexander Luke S. Allen

Nicholas A. Avallone

Marquise A. Barge Philip J. Davis

Aaron S.L Donne

Paul G. Doran

Alexis M. Fear

Libby G. Gilbert Nicholas I. Gomez

Kevin M. Heath

Ryan L. Herman Sean C. Howard Patrick W. Hux

^ ) 11j 392

Squadrons

Jeremiah N. Kirschman

Robert J. Backscheider Grant A. Coppin

Benjamin E Craycraft Devin J. Cuff Jason A. Daniels

Barry N. De Iulio Mark B. Esguerra

Charles A. Fallon

James M. Ford David W. Frank Kurt T. Gerlach

Jeffrey S. Gibbens Jr Mark E. Gongol David M. Flampton Joshua L. Jessup Erika R. Jorgensen Bernadette D. Lavarreda-Perez

Nicholas S. Lofthouse

Kelly J. McGann Allen T. Mirkadyrov Matthew J. O'donnell

Jonathan C. O'rear Mary E. Perez Justine T. Perlberg

Christian J. Pierce Michael W. Pogvara

Krystal L. Shamblin James B. Stewart IV

John D. Stock

Erik K. Todoroff

Amy A. Wallace Patricia M. Weeks

Shawn M. Whitfield Alex C. Wolfard

William K. McCalluirt

Justin M. Muery Jessica C. Perez Kirk P Reimer

Israel D. Rydie

Philemon Sakamoto Daniel M. Steinhiser

Jamie R Stouffer Adam M.L Strecker

Nicholas D. Taylor Brant C. Tretter

CS~12

Joseph T. Waddell Aaron S. Wargo Michael S. Watkins

Squadrons 393

Matthew T. Armstrong

Jason R Bianchi Lee W. Bryant Cody R. Burroughs Gregory J. Caggiano

John D. Caldwell Thomas J. Cisar

0*0 0

Bryan A. Dalton William W. Dewalt

Betsy L. Dombert Matthew R. Dudderar

James M. Ferris Kevin C. Floyd

Robert C. Greeson Kristina C. Guerrero

Kenneth M. Kirkpatrick

Kory R. Klismith Joseph J. Kontowicz Jeffrey W. Noble Uriah L. Orland Kevin L. Parsons

Thomas J. Smedile Andrew R Walker

Ryan T. Webster Renee L. Zimmerman

Not Pictured AOC: Major Mark Dotson

MTL: TSgt Ralph Presbrey

Richard L. Adrian II Kevin T. Applegate

Stephen N. Bauer Anuraj R. Bhatt Daniel I. Blackledge Charles F. Bueker

Andrew R. Burghdorf

James D. Conley Jason B. Constantine Dan E. Crow

Jacob Delapasse

Chase P Hearn

Christopher J. Kurpiel Eric E. Lane

Oliver R. Lause Todd P Leslie Edwin Louis

Tristah E. Lybeck

i111

394

Squadrons

Salomon Alvarez III

Dylan A. Bell Dana L. Bochte Beau J. Brandon Jason S. Clayton

Elizabeth L. Davis Adam M. Duerr

Jacob J. Duff Peter S. Euler Thomas O. Faust II Christian R. Fisher

Jack P Fyall II Andrew N. Greig Derek K. Heath Nicholas J. Helms Kenneth W. Horton

Adam B. Howes

Karen L. Jelke Nathan H. Kitzke Andrew J. Lueckenhoff David J. Mazur

Shawn M. Mosher Carmine A. Musdnella

David M. Padilla Andrea L. Rix Donald A. Seablom Ian M. Slazinik Nicholas D. Sloan

Justin L. Stoner

Erik F. Swenson

Jared B. Tanner Jacob J. Walsh Reginald J. Wendell Robert W. Whiteside

Dustin W. McCauley

Marshall P Meringola Gloria Moran

James Murphy Sarah K. Pauza

Kyle J. Pederson Tammy N. Ritchey Robert I. Sandwith III Melonie B. San Pietro

Joshua R. Spiess

David S. Tucker Valerie M. Uhl

CS~13

Vincent S. Urso Edward J. Wiesner III Jacob S. Wiltgen

Squadrons 395

John D. Belt Clark K. Clayton Lane A. Cook

Erin M. Farrell

Matthew T. Flynn

Timothy J. Fryar Brandan M. Hartmann

Marshal T. Haylett Suzanne M. Ledyard

Scott A. Lewis Daniel J. Lindley

Matthew C. Mai Laura McDonald

Danielle J. Miller Scott D. Motley

Jesse H. Newberry David A. Orleans

Chad D. Overton

Michael A. Prestridge

Amy A. Schultz Robert D. Stimpson III

Kimberly A. Sugrue Alison M. Tomlinson Edward Y. Walker

Ryan B. Wartman Elizabeth F. Young

Gregory F. Zielinski

Not Pictured

AOC: Major Cheryl Edwards Heather Shelby, 03

MTL: MSgt Ryan Gates

John H. Alley David S. Bolls Elizabeth 1. Bosscher

Benjamin A. Buchta Abram B. Burk

Jared M. Burris

O O

Cole C. Doupe Brittany A. Edmonds Joshua J. Higgins Daneta F. Jablonsky Brandon J. July Christopher J. La ri a

Austen T. Lefebvre

Curtis T. Marshall Oscar Mathews

^ ) 1 1 j 396

Squafrons

Kelly J. McPherson David K. Mittman Christine M. Mott

Gabriel S. Arrington Oliver E. Barfield Nathan T. Bertino

David J. Braithvvaite Lawrence A. Brown

David S. Burge

Christopher S. Carlson Jason W. Cromar Andrew E Dendinger Andrea E. Ehret

Angelo T. Fernandez

Garrett M. Garcia Walter J. Garrett Katrine B. Helleberg

William A. Hermann Brian J. Holzer

Ryan V Hough

Richard D. Juarez Jason S. Kramer Elizabeth K. Medlen

Jacquelyn E. Mukri Jonathan H. Oliva Samuel J. Spears

Matthew T. Swanson Adam F. Thornton Steven C. Torres

Craig J. Van Beusekom Lowell C. Wallace III

Tyler A. West Ethan A. White

Leonard N. Wholey

Matthew J. Mullins Steven A. Mwesigwa

Nolan Perez

John PK Pohlen Vincent B. Powell

Nathan J. Ruiz Joel L. Shackelford

Ryan T. Shapiro Benjamin M. Sims Jason T. Soden

Virgil V. Steele IV Shane T. Thomas

David M. Underwood

Jason D. Waldow Daniel M. Walsh

Julie A. Woldow

W~SD

Michael C. Alfaro

Jonathan B. Baize Brian N. Carpenter Mathew J. Cicero

Michelle D. Clark Andrew S'. Cosentino

Bryan R. Foley

0*0 0

Damen A. Forte

Eric D. Frahm

Kenneth N. Go Ross F. Graham

Thomas VV. Haas Nathan N. Harrold

Marcelina B. Herner Denis V Hryhorov Christopher J. Keller Kelly L. Kitchens

Patrick T. Larsen Matthew D. Lewis

Benjamin T. Pierce Anta P Plowden Luke H. Porsi

Matthew M. Price

Matthew P Sakowitz

Ryan N. Seekins Mitchell S. Sherman

Stephanie A. Spain Graham C. Williford

Not Pictured MTL: TSgt Todd Burrows

Jesse Stubbs, 03

AOC: Captain Chris Hill

John G. Balaconis

0^0 <^0 j 111 398

Squadrons

Matthew A. Cisar David G. Curry Gregory M. Dangler

Guven Derkunt

Jaret T. Fish Justin K. Fitzpatrick Matthew B. Gallagher Travis C. Gomez Eric Grabli

Jesse L. Greene Jr Lorelei Z. Hardy Anthony Hunt Jr Grant M. Kopec

John W. Anacker Jonathan R. Barnes

Timothy S. Cormier Barry F. Crawford Jr. Alexander S. Datzman Barton A. Duvall

Wendy A. Emminger Jill D. Erdman Dustine C. Fahie

Jonathan M. Frary Daran S. Gaus

John J. Fiarris Jeffrey B. Jenkins Tess E. Labowitch

Gregory A. Maly Charlotte A. Medina

Ryan E Mittelstet Nathan P Murphy Angelo M. Nuzzo Jr Matthew L. Perry Nathan J. Rogers William D. Sanders

Christopher C. Schlagheck Ellen M. Serra Steven C.

ShallenbergeP

Shelby C. Sommer Michael J. Tarantino David M. Thompson Andre A. Toman

Jason J. Vanoverbeke

Ryan M. Wick

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Matthew A. Knight Dena M. Little

Brian S. Maclean

Samuel A. McCurry

Michael T. McFarland

Kevin O'Reilly Dana R. Parker Carmel K. Patton

Thomas ]. Percival Nolan W. Peterson Mark N. Sanchez Dustin M. Sanders

Joseph T. Schieffer

CS~15

Johan Z. Selor

Wesley N. Spurlock Samuel T. Waller

William C. Young Jr

Squadrons 399

David I. Amar

Jace M. Anders Miranda S. Baldwin Edward R. Balzer Iv David J. Brown Jr Robert R. Burdge Hassan B. Campbell

0*0

Peter J. Cusack Erin M. Decker

Beau O. Gaddis

Andrew B. Gilmer

Mark D. Jacobsen Matthew R. Kenkel

Aleksandar Kocev Victoria M. Leake Ross D. Levay Eric S. Marshall

Scott B. McCusker

Andrew C. Rollins Luke M. Sauter

Timothy E. Scariano

Tyson M. Schrecengost Steven J. Tavlor Michael R. Trujillo

James P Woodall Jr

Not Pictured AOC: Major AL Cornelius MTL: TSgt Norma Rodriguez

Sean Chaffe, 02 Eric Cappell, 04

Kristina M. Belcourt

Jon S. Belkowitz Bhakti D. Beloved

0 *0 ^

4 j 111 400

Squaifrons

Laura A. Betcher

Kyle B. Bressette Michael J. Colosimo

Brandon L. Cook Brandon L. Fischer

Ryan M. Freeman Silas A. Gray Richard J. Greig Lane C. Haubelt

Joshua L. Hendrickson Joseph K. Jensen Kenneth A. McAllister

Michael G. Motschman Matthew D. Munska

Melvin O' Connor

Jeremiah J. Alder Arthur A. Allen Daniel M. Anderson

Robert E. Bailey III Robert 0. Beckenhauer Orlando Carmona Landon K. Chang Matthew V. Chauviere Thomas E. Clark Owen R Dean

Caleb A. Earnest

Mark], Fischer

Jay W. Fredricksen Russell H. Gheesling Gueorgui T. Gotchev James M. Hobgood

Craig R. Husby Christopher B. Jensen Weston S. Kelsey Andrew R. Kerschbaum Aaron E. Lane

Sarah M. Law Christina M. McCarty

o o

Matthew R. Nix

Steven F. Rogers Naomi Y. Schwitters

Ryland U. Tecson Kurt C. Wampole Jr

Wendy L. Wilce Andrew R. Wood

Benjamin R. Payne Robert L. Pelegreen II Doneda D. Perkins

Jeffrey M. Peterson Beau D. Powers

Ryan M. Quinn Brandi M. Raifsnider

Blake S. Roeder

Ryan A. Simpson Stewart A. Thomason

Jonah R. Torres Lee M. Turcotte

Benjamin J. Van Hoof Alexander S. Wilson II Matthew C.N Wunderlich

9J,~SJ

Neils C. Barner

Tamilyn S. Becker Thorbjorn Bennedsen Jennifer R. Berger Kevin R. Bradley

Vaughn S. Brazil Allen O. Cage III Brent S. Carpenter Devon T. ChristenserL

Robert D. Cole Daniel M. Collette

Christie L. Cowart

Jason J. Davis Brent A. Feldt

Jason M. Fowble David M. Henze Sabrine T. Kennedy

Robin E. Lease

Timothy E Menges Anthony J. Mione Joshua H. Moynihan Karen F. Negran Brian S. Rhoades

Jon E. Salvesen Robert D, Sickorez

Ryan T. Smith Scott P Snider

Kristopher S. Wolfram

Not Pictured Meredith Beavers, 02 Bruce Phillips, 02 AOC: Major James Zagata MTL: TSgt Kirk Morgan

Aaron J. Albano

Charles P Andrade ]r Youssef Boutaleb

Joseph W. Brown

4^0*

D Montgomery Caplan

Brent M. Downs

Joseph M. Forliti Benjamin C. Fulton Nicholas G. Garasimowicz Caleb E. Gaw

Philip K. Geheber Joseph C. Harridge Thomas M. Harris

Artealia A. Headley

Tobey R. Hockridge Theresa A. Hunt Adam J. Kawatski Steven N. Klein

Tammie M. Adams

Richard T. Authier

Joshua P Boudreaux

Ryan A. Brewer Kendall E Chudy Wesley M. Crawley Shane W. Evans

Kyle K. Fransdal

Kenneth B. Garcia Todd S. Garner

John N. Gilbert Matthew A. Griffin Atif E. Gulab Michael A. Hale Scott S. Harris

Christopher W. Heinz Jacob J. Hostetler Brian C. Hum

Jordan W. Knaub

Amy P Magee Ryan C. Miller Thomas E. Parker

James A. Pedroza Steven F. Rajakovich Samuel R. Sherertz Etai Shpak

Anthony T. St Aubyn Kevin T. Thomas

Richard J. Turner

Michael L. Kripchak

Geoffrey M. Lucas J Felix Martinez Jr Marcus E.L McNabb

Blane K. Neufeld

Jason A. Oates Robert G. Rando Obadiah N. Ritchey f

Timothy C. Rolling Brock A. Schnute

Phaedra S. Shamp

James C. Sprys Matthew C. Summersett

Joseph A. Tortella Grant L. Turley Jr Michael S. Vogel Crystal J. Williams

Sarah C. Albright David W. Bennett Jr

Carlos J. Caceres

Joseph W. Carr Jr Curtis R. Cunningham Dylan E. Duplechain

Bradleys. Foster Nicole E. Green David A. Hajek

James H. Hayes III Colin D. Henderson

Brandon L. Knox Corbin G. Koepke

Michael P Kreuzer Robert J. McGill Mac H. Mcgilvray

Creighton A. Mullins Christopher D. Munger Travis J. Murphy Quocnam T. Nguyen Jeremy K. Page Michelle L. Parr

Joseph W. Pugh Kyle A. Rasmussen James A. Rodriguez Kevin M. Runyon Erik J. Svendsen

Charlene M. Wilson

Not Pictured MTL: MSgt E

AOC: Major Scott Rose

Alexi Agosto

Jonathan B. Annen Todd L. Arthur

Christopher W. Aseltine Derek R. Benkoski

4^0* 404

Squadrons

Tanner J. Betsinger

Benjamin D. Chapman Cynthia N. Coffee Montgomery R. Coleman Zeke H. Cuny James T. Darash

Larry Duncan

Wesley K. Eaves Tel mo C. Galindez

Donguck Hah Katharine E. Holley

Benjamin R. Knost Wade E. Krueger

Jeremy J. Adams Marc N. Anderson

Crystal S. Ballard David A. Befort Jr Andrew J. Berg

Joel C. Bernazzani

Jeffrey D. Bliss

Erick E Brough

David Burshtein Ross M. Canup

Robert L. Carleton Adam G. Chitwood

Phillip H. Drew Randall G. Gibbs

Heather A. Hatlestad Andrew M. Heidel

Jeremy C. High Michael A. Jamieson Patrick E. Killingsworth Erin A. Langston

Wilfred B. Medina

Daniel R. Meyer Brian Y. Miller

;

Joseph S. Miranda Pavitra P. Murthy Jonathon C. Pitts Jr

Phillip P Sheridan Scott C. Sievert

Jesse A. Smith

Barry M. Sodini Luke N. Swanson

Natalie R. Tunnell

Ryan R. Ward

Steven M. Lizzol Matthew A. Marshall

Nicole T. Nguyen Matthew C. Norris Matthew F. Pastewait

Derek M. Portlock

Christopher R. Potts Ethan E. Sabin

Ty L. Sefton Erin E. Shay

Cristin A. Smith

Matthew S. Thompson Jeffrey A. Timm Robert M. Todd

John V. Trombetta Benjamin D. Walker Elliot R. Wilson

Squadrons 405

Johnathan M. Artis Melanie S. Barnes Isaac T. Bell

John E. Boyd Jr

Christopher S. Charles Gary L. Cooper Jr Victor Tyree D. Deal Johnathan A. Eccles John D. Edwards Jerad M. Hand Edmund K. Harrington Matthew J. Lynch

Philip A. Mahill Jonathan D. Mensing Matthew D. Meshanko

Timothy J. Metz Benjamin J. Norris Shanekia T. Peebles Andrea K. Prasse Nina G. Salazar Allan C. Smith

Not Pictured MTL: TSgt Will Armagost

AOC: Major Robert Bolha

Andrew D. Anderson Sean R. Arnette

Judson T. Babcock Eric M. Baber

Justin H. Bartley Gina R. Black

Oliver M. Caruso Matthew E. Chrestman Charles M. Cnspino Jr Thomas R. Filbert Jr

Daniel K. Florence Nathan R. Froh

David J. Gaseor

Robert C. Graham II

Walter A. Hale IV

Corey C. Hogue Gregory A. Jemeson August J. Korn

John D. Antal Ryan W. Armstrong Robert C. Arnett Mario P Cabiao Ronnie G. Charles

Tracy R. Denaro Michael T. Fieberkorn Kevin P Groom

Dallas G. Hansen Colton D. 1 leaps

Ryan H. Hyatt Mark J. Jacobson

William M. Keller Patrick J. Kennedy Charles F. Lanks III Krista N. Linder

James S. Long II Brandon T. Losacker

Rogerio Martinezbloomqu Lindsey K. Oleson Chad M. Panier

Robert D. Phillips Grant E. Thompson

Chad R. Tucker Andrew S. Wehrli

Clayton P White Shawn M. Wyne Scott A. Zicarelli

Jonathan W. Kuntz Thomas J. Little Jonathan N. Lord Austin L. Lovejoy

Luke W. Marker

Shannon R. Mercer Laura F. Millemon

Phillip A. Moorman Timothy G. Nettles Kyle R. Privette Daniel S. Reed

Jason M. Rhodes Thomas R. Schatzinger Susan A. Sedgwick Dean A. Smith Jr

Brandon J. Stock Ted T. Yang

Nicolas S. Alcocer Bede A. Bolin Jr Derrick W. Brewer Marco A. Cardenas

George R Cole III Thomas H. Crittenden Shiraz Dalai

0*0 0

Amy N. Eichelberger Wilbert L. Gettys Jr Noel R Gunter

Kyle J. Halseth Brian W. Hasbrouck

Tara R. Heintz

Christopher J. Hubbard Andrew W. Hunt Theron M. Mink

Terry L. Parham Josef N. Peterson Justin W. Purcell Thad M. Reddick Sarah E. Sanders Ronen M. Segal

Jaekyong Seo Bryan M. Summers Michael S. Tenakhongva Dave R Trollman

Ryan R. Vaughn Dusten R. Weathers

Thomas D. White III

Cvrena B. Wooster Not Pictured MTL: TSgt James Long

AOC: Major William Ward

Clifton R. Anderson

0*0

Kyle E. Bennett Tara B. Brown

Matthew L. Burrell Andrew D. Dailey

Brooks M. Daniel

Vincent G. Davis

Joshua D. Dillard William R. Feldmann Keith S,; Fitzpatrick

Laura B. Frank

Jeb S. Fredrickson II

Bart M. Gould

Cody L. Gravitt Nicholas I. Haussler Mackenzie M. Isackson

Jeffrey D. Krebsbach Joseph A. Leman

i408

Squadrons

Anas M. Almustafa

Bradley L. Balling Joel B. Buelow

Mary E. Cholko Peter H. Cossette

Ryan F. Covahey Kevin T. Crog Rvan J. Faucheux

Jason D. Fisher Jonathan R. Guerrero Jonathan D. Hansen Megan E. Himber Ryan A. Howell Maxwell M. Hunter

Ryan G. Kaiser Matthew W. Macdonald Patrick R. McGeehan

Scott E. Mears Andrew B. Miller Shannon K. Moran

John F. Ownby Eric R. Pittman

Matthew H. Robinson

James P Rodgers

Kenyatta H. Ruffin Michael B. Schmidt Aaron W. Sick

Nicholas D. Sigler Christoffer M. Simpson Jeffrey T. Smith Carl D. Tucker Jr

Cynthia M. Vincent Kyle J. Warf Jerad T. Warren Richard P Williams

Sean C. Ley Brian J. Mancini

Kaitlin K. Mandelkow Scott A. Marko Eric V Pounds

Jonathan T. Riendeau

Robbin W. Riester Dathan K. Salgado Khalil A. Sharif Abraham B. Smith Derek G. Spear Brook F. Taylor

Jeremiah C. Trawick Jennifer A. Vaita

Christopher S. Wallace William A. Watson

Geoffrey S. Whitmer Joseph P Witt

S(jua<frons 409

( j 11

Shareef J. Almasri Jacob R. Bergmann

Siobhan N. Couturier Elizabeth A. Culbertson

Mary Z. Cunningham Catherine W. Fahmer Luis E. Gonzalez

Joseph J. Harding Brad D. Johnson Ryan E Jones Matthew T. McCoach Kris T. Merritt

Eli G. Mitchell

Joshua R. Neate Edward H. Palazzolo Adam K. Roberts Eric D. Roehrkasse

Andrew J. Rohrer

Philip A. Schembri III Matthew B. Vickers Kevin Walsh

Matthew D. Woodward

Benjamin D. Youngquist

Not Pictured MTL: SSgt Scott James James Hamman, 02

Nicholas Rowe, 02 William Thompson, 03

AOC: Major Ty Alexander

Terrance S. Allen

Annika D. Alvarez Adam L. Baker

Julian L. Benton Jacob S. Billeter Jeremy J. Broussard

Peter G. Catsulis

Richard S. Cramer Jr

Jason B. Curtis Justin T. Dolan William H. Evans Brian M. Fair

Matthew A. Ferguson Erica N. Gregory Laura J. Higdon Kristin E. Huitt

Michael R. Jost

Sangwon Kim

Christopher D. Ayoub Ian M.

BillingtonP^

Andrew L. Brown

David A. Burk

James S. Carroll Sara D. Dahlin

Brandon F. Daum

Christopher A. Dieter Sean R. Frank

Lesley L. Grafe Ian W. Hamlyn

Chad M. Hillen

Torey L. Jaeger Ricardo Jaime Robin J. Kamio Justin W. Kershaw

Kathryn G. Lyons Nathan A. Macey David M. McAlroy Scott E. Nelson Terrence J. Papen

Dustin E. Pratt

Joshua J. Quinn Anna E. Rietze

Elizabeth A. Rini

John R Rose

Raymond K. Rounds Matthew A. Russell

Benjamin D. Sabree

Wiley W. Semrau Paul D. Stowers Thomas M. Taylor

Dennis A. Zabka

Adam J. Larson Jason A. Levi Jeff W. Mcvey Joshua M. Middendorf Bennett W. Monday

Christopher A. Palmer Michal R Polidor

Matthew L. Pontes

Ashley E. Roell Paul N. Roque

William B. Sack Aaron C. Seaman

Angela L. Segura Christopher J. Slauson Travis Williams

Squadrons

Byron F. Batey

Joseph J. Borrell Katherine I. Boudreaux

Robert E. Bravo Mark E. Carl

Patrick S. Chapin Matthew A. Clugston

Mustafa A. Danquah

George M. Denehy Tyler J. Ellison Lars E. Ewing Paul S. Golando

Jamie P Gray Matthew R. Harlow

Christopher D. Hetrick Edward R. Knox

Jeffrey A. Lederhouse Johan Y. Lee Jessica A. Lotridge Lauren A. May Jaime Olivares Katherine S. Powell Brian C. Rodgers

Brooks M. Walters

Matthew S. Wilcoxen

Not Pictured

MTL: TSgt Allen James

Wayne Southam, 03

AOC: Capt Andre Briere

Joseph B. Andresky David T. Borman Teresa J. Bremer

Lindsay S. Cheney Scott T. Crowell

David L. Dreyer

Adam J. Ferrone

Adam G. Franks Marchello T. Graddy

Michael P. Graff

Donald W. Hillker

Matthew L. Flood

Robert L. Johnson Kazimir M. Kostrubala

Scott A. Lawson

Nathaniel S. Amidon Laura L. Balmos Eva M. Belanger

Christopher D. Bennett Kelly E Church Jonathan C. Corwin Brian T. Debruhl

Timothy J. Fritz Marc K. Fulson

Robert M. Gearhart Frank Golf Iii

Phillip M. Fianey Jerod D. Flarris Peter M. Hefley

Emily R Fieidgerd Meredithe A. Jessup II Ryan R. Jodoi Jessica L. King Brendan R. McBeth

Ryan T. McElroy Davidson J. Melendez Chad Messinio

o o

Clay Wi. Noyes James W. Pritchett Thomas R. Purdie

Joshua S. Sullivan

Rudolph F. Taute Andrew T. Wall

Adam J. Loomis Roman R Lopez

Corey M. Lynch Christin M. Maxwell

Trent L. McGee

Jesse C. Palchick

Anthony D. Park Douglas R. Spear Jr Timothy A. Thoren

Joshua R. Wallace Daniel A. Walton

~SD 65

Leighanne V. Withers Samuel B. Young Anthony L. Zerwig

Squacfrons 413

Laura J. Beckerdite

Robert E. Bittner

Evelyn M. Calley Joseph A. Corpening Yesenia Escobar

Terry L. Gable II Anthony R. Garner Mark M. Hannon

Jason T. Hansberger Randall J. Heusser Matthew I. Horner

Toby M. Hubbard Bradlee R. Kasprzak

Anthony T. Lau David S. Little Cathleen E. Mullee

Daniel D. Probert Erik P Rathke

Brandon L. Roberts Daniel A. Schreurs Andre T. Senay

Khomani D. Shortte

Michael K. Street

Virginia C. Stutes Aaron P Tillman

Brennan J. Vincello

AOC: Major David Mertz MTL: MSgt Chris Sandoval

Juan J. Araoz Amanda L. Baranek Michael D. Berry Brian A. Boland

Adam E. Bradburv

Jesse D. Breau

Morgan C. Callender Shayla A. Canty Steven M. Cooper Jonathan R. Dedic

Marcus A. Durham

Joshua J. Evans

Taylor J. Greenwood Jeffery S. Hendricks Jr Ian J. Holt Joshua L. Hunter

Matthew V Joseph Nathan R. Kirk

John R Anderson Elissa R. Balias

John W. Berger

Kyle D. Blanton Esteban Castellanos III

Timothy PConley Kathryn K. Crow Scott M. Daggett

Gregory M. Dandeles Lance N. Easterling Adam R. Gandolf

Justin E. Godfrey Alan M. Haedge

Jonathan F. Flicks

Kimberly S. Jones Ryan H. Kehres Kevin R Kenney

Jay Kim William J. Kool

Stephen L, Maddox James R. McCue

Kaly M. McKenna Matthew C. McNulty Daniel R McVay

Jamil I. Musa James W. Naugle Gennan Olan III

Jared M. Parks Evan T. Reck

Christopher A. Reid Nicholas J. Siesser James M. Wands

Philip E. Weber Christopher K. Wee

Christopher W. Laffey Timothy S. Lorden Shannon M. Lothrop Anthony E. May Breanna C. Mcnair

Stephen A. Paige Zachary L. Peden Kevin R. Purnell Oliver L. Roe

Winfield W. Scott IV

Nicholas A. Suppa Shaun R. Swartz

Apphia R. Taylor Frank L. Wilson IV

Gregory N. Zencey Trent J. Zinn

Squadrons 415

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Brandon S. Bennett

Joshua M. Biedermann Elizabeth A. Boyer Matthew R. Bruckner Paul A. Candno

Sun S. Chi Nicholas J. Conklin

Christopher M. De Winne Joshua A. Fogle James H. George III Jeromy B. Guinther Joshua M. Hallada Paul D. Kitko

JohnM. Korinko Antoine C. McNeal

Molly N. Miller

Mark A. Murphy

Jason C. Neumann Landon K. Phillips George A. Rothhaupt Mary C. Rudy Matthew H. Rulong

Worachat Sattayalekha

Ryan G. Smith Thaddeus A. Speed

Zachary P Tews Kristin E. Wenner

Not Pictured Keith Boyea, 02 Robert Boone, 04

AOC: Major Marion Heard MTL: TSgt Stacey Weber

4^0* 416

Squadrons

Dorothy A. Albright Jaime M. Beatty Casey D. Bowen Timothy S. Brodman Stephen R. Devellis ArthurS. Dulin

Joshua J. Edgington Cori L. Ehrlich

Valarie C. Ferrara Patrick M. Graham

Jonathan T. Grayson

Benjamin D. Gutman Jeremy L. Haas Joey T. Hill Edward J. Hurd Jr

Timothy N. John Monica G. Mason

John P Matched

Mohammed S. A1 Alavvi

Joshua P Barlow Thomas N. Bellairs

David M. Bennett Vincent I. Bongioanni

Elia S. Burrill Ricardo S. Cornejo

Aaron L. Davis Nathan A. Denton

Christopher J. Deschane Stephen B. Edstrom Douglas A. Ericson Jason T. Garrison Richard J. Gatz III

Steven N. Graves

Courtney A. Gray

Kevin M. Haines

Mark M. Hickie

Laurel M. Huber

Jonathan D. King John M. Lancaster Jr Eric T. Lederer

Luke J. Mostoller

Andrew R. Nowicki Michael G. Opresko Ian D. Ostermiller

Michelle C. Ruehl Brian F. Smolensky

<*>

Tyler M. Tracy Holly E. Van Liere Grayson T. Walter Derrick L. White

Christopher J. McCamey Jeffrey L. McClellan Jerrod E McComb Peter M. Merrill

§§#

W-

Cy J. Mogan

Jeremy T. Nelson Bryan T. Park Christopher P Roberts Matthew J. Shaw

Michael D, Siefert

Rikki D. Smith

Robert A. Switzer

Bradley R. Talley Glenn Vallejo

CS~24

Kirk A. Wanner

Victoria Whittaker

Squadrons 417

Kevin R. Baer Eric A. Ballew

Erik V. Benedetti

Andrew F. Bennett

JWi

Derek M. Britton

John L. Chapman

Christina A, Collins

Adrian K. Estrada

Javier M. Figueroa II Eric A. Fleming

Selwyn D. Mansell II

Keagan L. McLeese Alec J. Menoni

Edward A. Munoz

Jonathan L. Richards Beth A. Robinson Todd J. Salzwedel

Joshua T. Shultz Richard J. Simko

Gregory Starling Kelly K. Sunderland Andrew H. Tenenbaum Nathan E Vosters

Gary L. Wright

Tony Smith, 04

AOC: Major Patrick Lorzing MTL: MSgt Paul Dondi

Christopher M. Acs Catherine E. Ankony

Christopher D. Banks Andy M. Baumann Benjamin L. Bishop Gerod M. Bonhoff

Ryan J. Carter Jrrung Chang Zachary D. Fennell Armand G. Fondren

James H. Henderson III Steven S, Hollingsworth

Aaron A. Hudlemeyer

Jason M. Jordan Lance P Kallman Heath J. Kerns

Christie A. Kiley

Jeffrey P Kim

418

Squadrons

Robert D. Miller

Matthew McCraney, 02

Morgan L. Bennett Efrain Caldera

Kyle M. Clinton Timothy J. Dowling Jr Joshua M. Evans Paul W. Gagliardi Antonia R. Giraud

Richard F. Greening Jr

Juan J. Guzman Sean J. Hansen

Lindsay B. Howard Brad N. Howell Eric L. Hutcheson

Derek J. Kasel

Christopher R. Larsen Nathan M. Leuthold

Thomas N. Lyon

Michael K. McKinney Daniel R. Montes

Charles S. Nutting EricL. Parker Dane A. Platt

Patrick L. Profeta

Christopher M. Rondeau Christopher D. Russo Brooke M. Schuler

John M. Sciuto Jared A. Tomlin

John D. Waddell Brian M. Welde

Matthew R. White Brian L. Willis Thomas J. Zaremba Jr

Bradley M. Knechtges James P Kolzow Scott M. Konzem William C. Murphy

Jin W. No

Bryan P. Shoupe Jenna L. Sielski Jessica B. Spears Richard C. Stocker

Timothy M. Swierzbin Aaron A. Tripi William R. Wilkerson

Geoffrey R. Woolf Todd M. Zielinski

Squadrons 419

Mark J. Abreu-Ojeda

James F. Arthur III Richard R. Bell Aaron D. Bend

Douglas R. Berndsen Jared T. Broddrick David C. Caswell Samantha N. Clifton

Kevin J. Dormer Daniel B. Ficklin

James D. Freeman William E. Freienmuth Sean R Hall

Timothy M. Johnson Albert C. Kelly III Karley L. Kroschel Joseph P Laclede Joseph T. McCoy

Thomas I. Nix Matthew R. Rabe

Eugene K. Rainey Alexis B. Ross Charles E. Schuck Jr

Stephanie M. Vallarino David A. Wisniewski

Christopher W. Yengo

Not Pictured

AOC: Major Thomas Nelson MTL: MSgt Harold Hollis

Steven M. Baker Richard T. Brower Luc A. Chandou

Stephanie M. Dobucki Mary E. Doman Mikael D. Dubois

Ryan A. Fitzgerald James A. Hansen II Sarah E. Hicks Nathan C. Jordan

Samuel S. Kim

Jon L. Koepp

Igor E Kwiatkowski Jared L. Laliberte Joel T. Luce

Timothy W. McCain Stacy L. Merritt Matthew J. Moskosky

) 11 1 420

Squadrons

Christin M. Baker Nikita S. Belikov

Cooper M. Bozarth Benjamin L. Campbell Nathaniel M. Church Travis L. Degen

John W. Dougherty

John D. Frederick Brenton R. Gaylord Matthew Ki. Greene

Courtney B. Hancock Maxwell F. Harrell Jr Russell J. Healy Jonathan T. Highley Rebekah M. Holt David P Kluttz

Kameron M. Lawson

Colin J. McNamee

Jeniffer M. Nigro Daniel L. Petro III Matthew J. Portno

Jack W. Rhodes III Tyler W. Robarge

Adrienne L. Stahl Laurence M. VanderOord

Roger P Vamadore Timothy C. Walberg Kevin J. Weaver

Jeffrey D. Overstreet Jr Aaron M. Pal an

Tyler L. Pierce Jessica M. Powalski

Joseph M. Rice

James M. Salazar Daniel L. Shaffer

Christopher M. Sheehan Johnathan R. Sherwood Dean A. Smith

Jared W. Sorensen Levi F. Theusch Emma C. Tucker

CS~26

Weston D. Turner

Christopher J. Wiberg

Si^uaifrons 421

David A. Albin Daniel A. Chacon

Timothy A. Chapman Adrienne M. Dewitt Rodney E. Ellison Jr

Joseph M. Epperson Aaron M. Ferguson Paul B. Homan

Christopher G. Jeffreys Eric B. Johnson

David T. Kim

EricJ. Masters David E. Mather

Benjamin T. Miller

Emily B. Nelson Ted T. Northrop Eric J. Olsson

Todd T. Patterson

Michael T. Raabe

Rozalyn S. Russ Steven A. Schnoebelen

Ryan L. Simpson Craig B. Sorensen Jr Ryan C. Sullivan David R. Swaney Alexander P Thomas

Jeremy S. Tipton Alan R. Van't Land

Not Pictured MTL: SSgt Danielle Mackey

AOC: Captain Reggie Ash

Matthew J. Baan

Joel W. Bier Brandon R. Bowen Blaine S. Brown Krista J. Childress

Justin B. Choate

Kelly B. Ebels iMason W. Enright Peter R. Francik

Timothy L. Gerne Andrew M. Gray John N. Gregor Richard L. Hennies Kirk D. Henry

Michael J. Hoffman

Jonathan M. Hutto Philip L. Jacobsen Todd E. Jolly

422

Sijuaifrons

Juan C. Amaya Jason S. Bertino

Joseph M. Brazier Kelsey C. Bryant William A. Dabney Daniel J. Darnell Jr

Jeffrey C. Davis Adrian S. De La Fuentes Alexia J. Forbes

Michael J. Hardwick Owen J. liill

Jordan R. Hudak Robert J. Ice Thomas M. Jernejdc Jr Michael A. Kelley Jr Artur H. Kosycarz Aaron M. Lemke

Sylvian E. Mansfield Robin L. Markham Daniel D. Munson Dustin J. Nowak

Daniel A. Pearson Charles W. Phillips II Nathan W. Preuss Robert A. Rauch

Robert T. Rennell Kevin D. Robertson

Justin M. Sime

Bryan P Spence Andrew J. Stewart

Wendy M. Stillman Steven P Suppe Matthew G. Tompkins Eric L. Volk

Christopher L. Warner

Jennifer E. Lepper Thomas F. Meagher Nicholas S. Miles

Jeffrey W. Moss Kelly L. Nettleblad Carlos D. Ochoa

Jonathan M. Orso Erika M. Palmer Price T. Paramore

Tysen L. Pina Jonathan M. Ringlein Katharine E. Rutchka

James A. Scoville

Kongnathi Sisouvong Min P So

Christopher G. Stepanek William J. Thompson Johnny R. Todd Jr Michael L. Turner

Sijuaifrons 423

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Kevin R. Bales

Jason D. Bennett Eric J. Bernkopf Frank A. Biancardi II

Ryan F. Caulk Laura Y. Ceville

Benjamin W. Couchman Michael J. Culhane Erin S. Dacumos

Matthew R. Dardenne Letitia H. Dawson

Charles L. Eichner

Justin A. Fisher Jason R. Homrig Terence D. Hunt Robert B. Johnson Jr

Brandon G. Jones

Steve D. Koly

Nathan D. Koss Michael D. Larson

Robyn R. Mahutga Michelle M. Poeckes

James E. Roberts Bryce J. Terpstra

Peter A. Vanagas

Jennifer E. Vettese Abram M. Woody

Donald A. Yoakem Jr

Not Pictured

James Burns, '02 William Minor, '03

AOC: Capt. Jesse L. Johnson Jr

Christopher J. Beatty Joseph B. Blanc David J. Brandt Andrew D. Calhoun

-fckOt 424

Squadrons

Luke E Chilen

Cory W. Crossetti Christina M. Daluz Kathleen A. Dildy Eric Estrada

Justin E Eulberg

Brian C. Fash

Kevin P Geoffroy

Joshua L. Greenspan Christopher R. Gregory Nicola C. Hill

Adam Betley Kristin K. Buchanan Brian M. Carter

Jennifer M. Dougherty

Stephanie L. Fry Sean L. Gibbons Matthew A. Gidley Paul A. Goossen

Perry' D. Griffith Ryan R. Halligan Christopher L. Hart Emily M. Locke Merritt W Mallamo

Paul J. Mayo William E. Minor III

Joseph T. Morin Thomas M. Murphy

Matthew D. Olson

Daniel R. Ramirez Matthew J. Robinson Shaina M. Robitaille Patrick J. Ryan

Matthew A. Sartori

Carolyn A. Schroeder Robert H. Stelling Tiffany R. Stewart Ryan M. Story Joshua A. Stults

Jay M. Talbert Benjamin M. Tran Dennis Trutwin Matthew E. Wieringa Matthew C. Williams Frankie L. Woods Jr Alec D. Zwiaska

Justin M. Hrynyk Joshua G. Lang Erica S. Lankford

Stephen L. Latham Matthew T. Lehman

Tesia A. Lewis Michael S. Lomax

Christopher R. Marslender John D. McShane James G. Pohlman David G. Rechner

Jonathan D. Roe

Jeffrey A. Searcy Kaylob T. Stumbaugh Joseph E Vaeth

CS~28

Luke D. Vitolo

Anthonelli White Jr

Squadrons 425

Robert J. Bartusch III

John T. Bengtson Kenda M. Blair

Jeffrey A. Bodwell

O Q to

Brad P Bowyer Adrian B. Cercenia

James P Colraine

John R. Dobbins

Molly M. Erickson Catherine E. Gillespie Adonis C. I laynes Wesley B. Hennigh Richard J. Hollinger Jr Shawn R Lee

Benjamin D. Leestma Jonathan H. Magill Bryan D. McKay Adam L. Noble

Trey J. Olman Christopher L. Robinson Christopher A. Smith David A. Thompson Robert E. Thompson Luka Tomljenovic Norman L. Vujevic Jr

Jay P Welker Jose L. Zambrano

Not Pictured

Jacob Lacey '03 Zachary Johnson, '02

AOC: Capt. Michael D. Renner

Charles A. Barton Matthew C. Beck

Holly R Borowski Allen N. Cohen

Jeanine M. Cordova

Christopher A. Culver Paul A. Deutsch Garrett E. Dover

Neil C. Ford

Daniel S. Goebel

Michael E. Hatley

Jacob E Hess David C. Hoffecker Jr

■fek

Jacob J. Honeycutt Jordan M. Hrupek

Craig S. Berg Jr Karl E. Berger Matthew R. Borawski Brandon L. Brown

James M. Camilleri John G. Dayton

Timothy M. Dean Maureen A. Duffey Kevin C. Fitzgerald

David G. Frederick Aaron J. Gast

Justin M. Gregory Nathan T. Hewitt

Jason J. Hofstede Keith D. James

Christopher D. Jefferson Matthew T. Johnson

Jeremy J. Kahoe Kaymarie J. Knapp Mario Martinez Jr Ivan Matic

Byron J. Mills Brian M. Novchich

Patrick S. Price

Jamie P Rasmussen Adrean B. Rodemaker William F. Sanders IV

Shane G. Schulte

Patrick A. Villa

Timothy E. Young Brian S. Zark

Nickolas K. Jeffers Clell E. Knight Anna E. Krvger

Alexander G. Lammi

Rebecca J. Lewis

Stephen S. Lin Rory E. Macleaneltham Christopher S. Marron Matthew D. Neddeff

Brandess S. Pardue

Joseph W. Rohrer Josiah C. Smith Jason A. Spindler Thomas A. Starkey Sean C. Temple Sarah E. Towler

Gregory D. Weigel

Squadrons

427

Shane W. Alfar

Jay P Baer Fucas D. Ball Nathan D. Bump

John J. Contreras Jennifer L. Engler Michael D. Garrott

Megan K. Gray Robert C. 1 lolt

Christopher F. Hoppin

Matthew F. Kaercher

Tracy L. Kaier Fucas J. Kippert

Christopher C. Fazidis Jacob D. Feck Matthew C. McCorkle

O K)

Aaron R. Moate

John K. Murray Stewart J. Parker Patrick B. Pearson Doncosta E. Seawell

Daniel B. Stuart Sean S. Van den Dries

Nicholas R. Weber Caroline E. Wellman

Angela M. Wheatley

AOC: Major Sean Hen

Benjamin D. Baldwin Charles N. Baran Connor W. Benedict

Douglas C. Beyer Matthew T. Boyd

Evan B. Brooks

David S. Brown Israel N. Camacho

Charlotte A. Chumlea

James T. Curran

O ^ Squadrons

Ryan V Downing Fray B. Doyle Sean M. Forge

Monique S. Fosterloggins Anthony S. Gandolf Justin M. Higham Sean M. Huss Christine L. Knorring

Danny Adair Andrew J. Bogusky

Macey W. Bozarth Robert D. Browning Wade E. Dahlgren Ryan C. Goodlin Justin M. Hamilton Travis S. Harlan Kevin T. Hoy

Michael L. Jerue Sarah M. Malberg

John T. Mallory Ernest M. Maramba

Terry R. Martin Jr Kristi McElmurry

Michael P Molesworth

Myzsa J. Pennell Don E. Rolleg Luke J. Rostowfske Evan R Roth

Mark M. Russell Francesco A. Scaglione

Joseph H. Stallings Matthew B. Steenman Ellen L. Stimmel Steven W. Thorpe Eric B. Trimble

David T. Welt

Jonathan F. Wentzel Mark J. Zabierek

Scott S. Korell

Kelly A. Kramer Michael A. Linger

Juan S. Lopezalvarez Matthew J. Mccants

Derrick L. Mcclain Brian A. Moynihan

David W. Nierenberg

Casey M. Pierce Alexandra C. Plunkett Latravia R. Robinson

Jose A. Sanchez Shane C. Saum

Benjamin R. Schoenbauer Thomas L. Spoon

Teerapon Sricham Matthew J. Stampher

Squadrons

429

James E. Ariglio MarkJ. Berthot Aaron S. Celusta Lara J. Coppinger Darin D. Dial

Samuel |. Ensminger Roderick O. Faulk

0*0 0

Thomas R Gabriele Jr Michael C. Granberryl

Shawn C. Hatch

Joshua D. Hutchins Jon C. Lee Patrick B. Lysaght

Jeffrey R Malinen Todd M. Moore Walter E. Perry William N. Schwartz Matthew D. Sherk Daniel R Sipps Chesley J. Smith Benjamin C. Staats

Edward R. Steinfort

Matthew A. Tarantino

Not Pictured Matthew Bradesca, '02 Dal Cho, '02

Gregory T. Brown Ryan P Coates Steven S.R Downie Chad C. Everson

John C. Fischer

Scott M. Getchel

Kelly R. Greiner Derek R. House

Clinton J. Jenkins

Mclean C. Karr

Scott T. King

Miriam A. Krieger

^ 4 430

Squadrons

Justin M. Kulish Daniela F. Lozano

Alfred T. Maynard

Justin D. Ballinger Bradley J. Banga

Bailyn R. Beck Stephen K. Brown Javier Caraveo Kevin E Donahoe

Matthew T. Finn

Jonathan M. Flowers Sarah C. Hardin

Jaclyn M. Harris

Sarah A. Kotte

Tyrone C. Manegdeg Marc A. Matthews Travis R. Moore

William S. Morrison

Joseph R. Myhra Stefan C. Nagy Kelli A. O'Bryant Leotis Palmer Jr

Jennifer A. Pfost Victor M. Portillo III

Kristopher W. Rorberg Zachary T. Schaffer Zachary J. Sheppard Brett A. Shilling Christopher T. Smith Matthew T. Spidell Shawn T. Strabley

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Brian Suh

Jonathan G. Sumner Peter J. Usher Scott T. Whitlock

Jason G. McNeal Andrew J. Mikuszewski Elizabeth M. Miloscia

Chad E. Nikolic

Mason R. Phelps

Robert S. Rabon ■

Lindsay C. Schaefer Robert J. Schreiner Sarah L. Shields

Hrf '

.ife.

CS~31

Jeremy S. Smith Keith R. Smoly Andersen C. Studley Benjamin M. Wilson Nicholas S. Yanagita

Squadrons 431

Brooke E. Bauer Brian A. Brown

Judith E. Bush David T. Caponio

Kory F. Defore Stephen E. Freedman Robert W Hamilton

Erin R. Harms Brian P Hoelzel

Edward R. Hourigan Matthew C. Lande

Ryan M. Lippert Gregory M. Moulton Gary W. Nowak Jr Eric M. Peterson

Simon A. Reisert

Zachary D. Richter

Brent R. Robbins

Adam H. Rosado David C. Shaver

Ryan R. Spodar

Paul M. Tapia

Jarek J. Thompson James M. Wright

Ilkyu P Yim James R. Young

S. Tarkington

Brian C. Ashburn

Kyle R. Baughman Jarno Baurmathews John H. Bone Nicholas A. Bromberek

Rachel E. Chandler

Charles D. Comfort III David B. Douglas

John D. Durbin Adam C. Erlandson

Matthew R. Finch

Celestino Garcia

Jeffrey A. Gould Ryan M. Green Karen E. Hall Arthur L. Harrison Marc A. Herringshaw

Joshua E. Hudson

Sijuaifrons

Brian D. Benton

James J. Blech Benjamin J. Bosscher

Jeremy M. Brockman Zachary F. Counts Geofrey S. Cox Jocelyn M. Dooley

William A. Dunn Martin G. Erskine

Christopher D. Gruner James A. Jackson Iii Garrett R. Kautz Richard L. Kice Matthew M. Leonard

Matthew M. Marchesseault Melissa L. Morlock

Jess Pavlansky Michael A. Penland

Jose G. Ramirez Jason D. Roth Jared J. Smith

Daniel E Spengler

Nathaniel S. Walker Roderick J. Williams Jr Adam C. Wolfe Andrew W. Wood Brent D. Ziarnick

Gregory R Kantz Prichard R. Keely John B. Lash Manuela L. Layendecker

Joseph J. Lovoi Jr

William C. Niblack

Jomia T. Quan

Ryan P Sanders Stuart M. Slattery Eric M. Swartz

CS~32

Kyle G. Vacca Hugh E. Walker III Shelley S. Wesley Charles A. Wright Christopher J. York

Squadrons

Kimberly K. Arsenault Donald A. Beaven Travis S. Bell Scott F. Beusch David J. Blair

Stephen J. Brogan John S. Bulmer Maxwell L„ Christophersoh Robert J. Clamp Fernando J. Cruz

Meghan M. Fridley Holly J. Hermann Nathan K. Hogan Lawrence S. Lenahan

Jason A. Mascetta Sean K. Matthews

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Stephen S. Miracle David J. Morales Alicia C. Nathaniel

Russell T. Reese

Jonathan P Roberts Nathan R. Salas

Jason A. Shemchuk Seth W Spanier Brett C. Swiger

Cole R. Taylor

Not Pictured:

AOC : M. Brophy D. Boyd M. Rebarchak

C. Ross A. Schockley

MTL: Jim B. Davis

Derrick G. Baker

Stanley E Bazarek III Michael J. Bone

Daniel J. Brower

Ryan R Burns

Andre J. Cantrell

Stephanie R. Cole Darin S. Docter

Rodney E. Dwyer Joel D. Gerlach

Joseph J. Ginski Matthew H. Goldsmith

Michael E. Grab Brian M. Graber

Michael V Henman

^ Squadrons

Lucas M. Jackson

Christopher L. Karins Joshua J. Larson

Aaron K. Brister

Bradly R Bucholz Jeffrey S. Cameron Keith R. Craine

Harun Dogo Lauren B. Donisi

Katherine A. Eckert Nicolas C. Ferrington

Philip M. Hafdahl Brian E. Hans

Kenneth J. Hoekman

Jonathan F. Hough Russell A. Iseminger Kari M. James Calvin F. Jenkins Jr Jacob M. Leichliter J ah rod S. Matlock Noah J. Mericajones Bradv J. Merrill Daniel T. Modrow Sean D. Recame

Thomas M. Ryan Jr

Kathryn W. Sprotte Daniel RJStoker Michael A. Talley Matthew J. Vallero Peter M. West Kristin A. Wozniak

Marianne C. Lawson Dustin W. Lee

Donny Legans Justin M. Leifeld Gina L. Marmarou

Abigail M. Martinson Daniel B. Mcallister

Albert Muyshondt III Americo D. Penaflor Travis A. Pons

Charles M. Reid II

Daniel I. Romero

Tyler B. Terrazone Joseph G. Vetere Ryan T. Walker Casey M. Weinstein Brvan S. Zurnbro

Squadrons

435

Richard C. Adams Charles E. Allen Leah B. Bennett Matthew W. Booth Sean G. Demeter

Darcel N. Elamin

Bradley W. Fiske Mark J. Fogel Curt A. Haase

lo t K)

Katharine R. Hurley Michael G. Igoe Cortney B. Johnson Ryan M. Kaldahl Joseph E Markowski IV Peter C. Mastro Peter A. Mcclellan

Ryan M. Mcguire Eamon R. Murray

Ryan U. Olsen Roland A. Rosario Robert C. Rosebrough

James S. Simmons Jr Britt L. Stephens

Brian A. Strock

Michael T. Voxland Matthew W. Werner Alan Yee

Shannon L. Young

Joseph R. Ashcroft Blaise J. Avella

Quincy I. Baity William Carlos Brandon B. Cole

William M. Danyluk

Christopher B. Diller Micaela Donnelly Susanna M. Garrison

Nathaniel L. Hahn

Byron S. Hall Aaron J. Kuhle

Jed R Leonard John K. Loomis Erin K. Maguire

Jason L. Mahaffey Justin P Mancinelli

Dyan E. Medina

Jessica N. Brakey Lena S. Byrne

Gerard J. Carisio

Christopher M. Conley Jonathan E. Dangers Kristen I. Donley

Sean J. Estrada

Russell B. Fette Stuart G. Fraser

Timothy W. Grady John T. Greenaway Jeanae M. Jackson Max C. Johnson Justin W. Jones

John G. Kim Justinian B. Koenings

Christian R. Kolden

Jaimie L. Roller Robert T. Lawrence Brendan J. Leonard Brian L. Mueller

Ryan E Olish

Luis F. Palacios

Justin M. Riester Simon A. Ritchie

Joshua C. Sauls Lee A. Staab Ii Brian J. Staniszewski

Conor M. Teegarden Daniel C. Werner

Justin T. Whitaker Richard G. Whiting Jr

Ryan E. Mullins James A. Nichol Noah W. Rich' Kalli J. Ritter

Stephen C. Slaughter

Richard M. Smith

Timothy J. Taylor Jared B. Temple Ryan H. Thomas Matthew A. Thurber

tr£~SO

Gedas Virbukas

Alexander C. Voeller Andrew E. Webb

John M. Whitehill Jr Benjamin J. Wood

Squadrons 437

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Raymond E Akin IV Dear Beloved

Kevin F. Bums

Christopher M. Carson Keegan K. Dougherty William A. Eckley Joseph M. Franciskovich

Wyckliffe R. Furcron Edwin Gutierrez Tamer F. Hassan

Joseph A. Haynes Dick A. Janssen William F. Johnson III

Charles E Kubik II Lauren M. Lettieri

James J. Lewis Jesse T. Mclaughlin Rebekah G. Montgomery Drew B. Morgan Bradley E Nelson Jr

Derek S. Olson

Christine Palomo

Gregory W. Patterson Ty B. Selfridge Megan M. Smith Charles M. Trickey

AOC: Maj Gregory S. Sellers MTL: MSgt Thomas A. Johnson

Richard G. Adams

Stephen M. Addington Johnemmanuel E. Alfredockiya Cary S. Baileyfindley Todd J. Beales Vincent D. Berrettini

Paul J. Brehm Charles C. Bursi Scott D. Butler

Christopher C. Costley Peter R. Doyle John D. Ellis Theodore J. Erickson William M. Greer Trevor S. Hightower

Thomas R. Hill

Joshua J. Izakson James V Jackson David A. Jenkins Jennifer M. Lamonte David C. Lawrence

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Squadrons

Anthony L. Arzave David J. Auston Dennis J. Caldwell II

Bradley J. Devries Allison M. Ecung Travis T. Elliott

John Z. Fernandez Daniel L. Franz Cullen T. Gallagher Jeffrey A. Haladay Stuart Y. Heintz Dawn L. Hildebrand

Neil J. Hoy

Jasen W. Hunter Steve W Jensen

Christopher R. Kary Anthony M. Lopiccolo Andrew J. Maus Jason B. Mcclure

Joseph P Plank Jason G. Pruitt Billie K. Rothwell David J. Spellman Timothy M. Strouse Ethan J. Thompson Allison L. Todd Nicholas J. Vaccaro Michael M. Walker

Justin J. Wamaar Darin E. Wetzler

Ryan W. Zackrisson

Joseph F. Locallo III Duncan J. Mcphee Melissa K. Moorhouse Leif C. Nordhagen g:

John E Oberle

Adriane E. Ostwald

Richard A. Owens IV

Joshua S. Park Octavio Prieto Marie A. Rakel

Juan E. Rebolledomeier

Sarah L. Reeve

Jonathan A. Riegle Dana S. Stockton

Jannette J. Taylor Travis L. Thurmond

John J. Vant'land

Squadrons 439

Robert J. Barnes

Andrew Bruce

Jeffrey A. Dolezal ^ India W. Donald Robert K. Ford

Eric A. Graves Eric S'. Groover

Robert A. Hansel

Joseph A. Hext Robert G. Jackson

Andrew N. Korsmo

Peter J. Labarbera

Andrea M. Lauer David R. Lehosit Jr

Angela C. Luciano David T. Merritt

Douglas S. Meyer Stephen A. Olivares Damon B. Richardson

Zachary J. Saban Erik W. Schwarz Kevin J. Sousa

0*0 4^0

Shaun T. Southall

Jonathon C. Waller Terrence M. Welliver

Nicole L. Winters

Joseph B. Beavers Grant W. Bubb

John J. Callaghan Jacob C. Coleman Leon R. Cover

Matthew W. Dahlin

Nathan M. Danals Kevin J. Dinsmore

Carly R. Fant Roberto R. Flammia

Matthew A. Flores

Jared S. Greenberg

Sean R. Fluzieff William T. Jones Jonathan M. Keyser Patrick T. Kucera

Thomas A. Lundquist Andrew J. Martin

Mannie A. Baisa II

Jarett J. Biggers Brandon J. Brown Corbin O. Brown

James C. Burke Hallie A. Day Eric D. Florschuetz

James L. Gage Kevin E. Graham

Steven R. Green Jr

Nicole C. Hamilton-Brown Matthew C. Hodges Todd M. Hudson Vernard V Jenkins II Scott C. Johnson Julia N. Markowski

Allen C. Mauer Sean W McCurdy Brian J. McLaughlin Peter L. Ostrow

Nelson J. Prouty

Christopher R. Pustka Jessica L. Regni William C. Rodriguez IV Miguel J. Romero Jamie M. Serrecchia

Benjamin R. Timsuren Justin P Troyer

O cr>

Brian J. Turk

Jeremy A. Vanderhal Richard J. Ward Andrew S. Wiesehan Michael L. Williams Aaron A. Zeligs

Heath A. Mckim

George B. Mendenha^ Micah K. Mossman

Shawna K. Neff Beom S. Park

Phillip J. Peacock Christopher J. Pitotti Christopher A. Pucda Erik A. Reveron

Sarah J. Thilo

CS~36

Kari L. Thompson

Ryan C. Thulin Jordan I. Trezza Chris J. Van Tassell Neil C. Wahlgren Aaron D. Wallace

Squadrons 441

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C2C Chris Reteneiler gazes longingly at his ring in the

glass. He has waited long time for the honor of wearing this ring. Photo by R. Rouse a

Christopher

One of the many rituals associated with Ring Dance weekend is drinking

the ring out of the glass of champagne. Each cadets gets to keep the glass as a

momento.

Photo by C. Seaman

retniler With the passing of each year at the Academy, there is a special symbol of the achievement. Four-degree year brings about recognition and the feeling of relief after nine months of hardships. Cars come soon after a

successful completion of three-degree year, which provides a greater sense of freedom. After two-degree year one

of the most special marks of ac-

complishment is bestowed upon the upcoming firstie class. Ring Dance is an evening of joy and excitement as each cadet receives their personal class ring, which has its roots from the beginning of the Academy. The only thing left in the cadet career is graduation and the pinning on of butter bars after finishing firstie year. A ring is not just a remembrance of times at college for cadets; it is much more special. It has a significance that may be even more then words can describe. It is a symbol

for all of the good and bad times, the and failures, the hardships and triumphs in a cadets career. This successes

The beginning of the

Ring Dance Dinner

consisted of many toasts for leaders of

foreign militaries. This is one of the many traditions carried out at this

prestigious event. Photo by C. Seaman

June W

ring also distinguishes cadets from the normal college student and is a connection to the past generations of graduates. No, this is not just a ring.

These two newly crowned ring wearers

finish off a glass of champagne to celebrate the occassion. The champagne was

the final toast to getting your ring.

Photo by J. Cromar

The ring signifies all the hard work put in during the time at the Academy. It is

also a symbol to other graduates of a strong kinship. Photo by J. Cromar

The evening starts with social time.

Cadets

encouraged to mingle with their fellow classdistinguished guests. Social hour takes place by the fountains outside of Mitchell Hall and inside the dining hall. Appetizers are inside where all in attendance can enjoy the fabulous decorations from ice sculptures to a large representation of the ring. Following social hour are toasts, dinner, and several speeches before the cadets finally receive are

mates and dates and to meet the

their rings.

The AOCs and MTLs distribute the

rings to each cadet in their respective squadrons. Before feasting their eyes on the ring, the two-degrees must follow specific instructions. Once everyone has their ring, their date places it into the champagne glass and charges the glass. A toast and a quick drink later and the dates must fish the ring out of the cadet§ mouth and place it onto his or her

finger. Wearing of the ring is another marvel of this evening. While a cadet, the ring is worn with the class crest closest to the heart but after graduation, it is turned around so that the Academy crest is now

closest to one§ heart.

After the dinner and reception of rings, the cadets and their dates followed a tiki-torch lit pathway to the ballroom of Arnold Hall for pictures and the dance. It is truly an unforgettable experience.

These two enjoy

quick dance. Some

cadets did attend the ball following the

Ring Dinner. Photo by R. Rouse

The class of 2001 renders one of their final salutes as a cadet. Four long years have finally passed, only one more day to the final ceremony. Photo by S. Ritchie

The graduation parade is unlike any other for firstclass cadets who are within hours

of the actual Graduation Ceremony. one

It is the

parade firsties do not mind participating in.

Come rain or shine, these graduates to be"

actually look forward to marching in this final parade. The grad parade is special because firsties are given the opportunity to share this joyous moment with family members and close friends. Outside of receiving their diplomas, the parade is the pinnacle of a cadet§ career. For some cadets, the emotions do not take over until well into the parade. "When we

first formed up, I wasn't feeling much yet'' said C1C Jen DiCarlo. This changes in a hurry when the firsties

get to the parade field and begin to form the

"flying wedge." It§ hard for most to deny the incredible sense of accomplishment when it comes

to preparing

for this final parade.

Forming the flying wedge symbolizes the firstclass cadet§ permanent exit from the Cadet Wing.

The flying wedge heads

toward the parade stands where

directly family and

friends can voice congratulatory hoots, hollers, and thunderous applause to the

upcoming

graduates. "When we were told to form the

The class of 2001 watches as their former squadrons march past. The class of 2002 has taken over the

wing and will march their squadrons off in the pass and review. Photo by T. Becker

wedge, significance of this parade? said C1C Holtzherr. "Once I started walking away from the Cadet Wing, my cadet career

I started to feel the

The last parade ever for these firsties. They are mentally preparing themselves for the flying wedge that they have practiced numerous times. Photo by T.

& zr

Becker

The cadets of CS-36 patiently await their conclusion of the parade. All firsties

watch their former squadrons standing across

Wot

the field from them. Photo by T

Becker

& a

qJTic ^inaf parade

arching

flashed before my eyes'' The parade is a change of

command ceremony as well.

After

all, when the firsties separate themselves from the Wing, secondclassmen are charged with

commanding their squadrons. Their first official act is to lead the way during the pass in review. As the squadrons marched off the parade field and up the

"Bring Me Men" ramp, they were greeted with the Class of 2000§ class song—a new firstie class was in charge.

The class of 2001 march away from their squadrons in the flying wedge.

They perform the inverted wedge four Parade years earlier at the Acceptance at the end of Basic Training. Photo by T. Becker

The commissioning of each cadet is completed by an

duty serviceman of the cadet’s choice, and is usually someone who played an important role in that

Force.

active

officer in our United States Air

For the most part, it seems too far away and too much to

perfection

ever

be achieved.

Then

one

cool

morning in late May there you stand, right hand raised, reciting an oath we have already taken several times, taking it for the last time as a cadet. There swearing you in is someone who meant something to you be it a

family member, an old family friend, you met at the Academy. As they read the oath to you, a million things swirl through your mind: or an officer

all the trials and tribulations of the last four years, the smiling faces of all your classmates who are here join-

ing you in this great event, and finally and perhaps most importantly your friends and family who came from all over the

country and world to see you be commissioned and graduate. Sud-

denly it was all worth it, and you couldn't be more proud and humble.

Commissioning...the first of a two-part event that signals the end and culmination of a

four-year journey. From the day you step off the bus to moment the hat goes in the air, be-

Viand

ing commissioned as an officer is the ultimate goal. We are lectured on it by our upperclasswhen we are fourthclassmen.

Time and

time again we are told what will be

expected of

men

commissioned

Jim

fOkes

ojjicer

These firstie’s present arms for the last time

wearing cadet shoulder boards. During graduation, cadetfe reaffirm theii oath to office once again. Photo by T Becker

This cadet raises his

right hand to once again take the oath. Cadetfe pledge theii

allegiance and life to the Air Force. Photc by T. Becker

The

“pinning-on”

commissioning

ceremony is the point when

cadet

officially becomes a 2nd Lieutenant. Photo by B. Scharton

Proud for the realization of what you have accomplished in the last four years yet humbled by the fact that so many people you know, love and respect have taken time off to come be there at sunrise in the morning cool and watch one of the most

important days in your life.

Finally with the last "so help me God'' it§ done and you are no longer just a mere cadet but a commissioned officer in the worlds most powerful Air Force. Now you are suddenly much more free, yet at the same time, held to a much higher standard. You have entered a brotherhood which commands respect from both its members and those it serves.

Now two people who have meant the most in your life come forward and pin on your bright

shiny lieutenant boards.

You stand there trying

not to cry, buttons busting with pride,

as a

friend

takes a few photos of America^ newest lieutenant. It was so simple yet so hard to achieve. not feel any different yet you are.

You do

The change was

not instantaneous rather it occurred gradually over

four years of work, sweat, and heartache. Now it is time to prove to the Air Force and your family

what you are made of

and make something of

that quarter million dollar education.

General Dallagher congratulates this graduate as he prepares for life outside the Academy. Others were notso lucky to have their congratulations given by the Supt. Photo by B. Scharton

It is important to most new Lts that their

family be present during their commissioning ceremony. Too bad the ceremony happens to be at the crack of dawn. Photo by B. Scharton

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they arrive at their seats, these keep marching

firsties remember to

since it will be their last time as cadets.

Photo by T. Becker

The

entire

class

lined

the

ramp...waiting to march into the stadium. Everyone is talking, but nobody is really paying attention to whats being said. One overwhelming thought lies on the tip of everyones thoughts...this is it.

Graduation is finally here, and it all begins with this one last march into Falcon Stadium. The

drums begin to beat, silence falls over the Class of

2001, and the first steps are taken onto the field. Our family and friends are waiting in the stands so we

try a little harder to ensure this March-In thing

looks superb. The sun was shining bright but no-

body really noticed.

We were all too busy

looking

for our parents in the stands, even if it was just for

split-second. We stay in step and follow the perahead of us, and eventually we find ourselves in front of the chair we practiced in. Its hard to imagine that the previous Friday we were all complaining about having to practice multiple times in the hot sun. Seems a little silly now, but nobody a

son

anymore. We all knew that we would never have to march on the Academy grounds again. cares

What an incredible feeling.

The class of 2001 is all lined up in

respective seats. these

seats

Lieutenants.

Only two hours in they are 2nd Photo by R. Rouse before

The class of 2001 files into their as

they continue march on. Marching

onto the stadium field is

graduation.

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a tradition at Photo by S. Ritchie

■■■■

■—

Christopher scant the final march

they march through the tunnel for

the last time, these graduates begin their graduation experience. Photo by Rouse

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Christoper

This cadet gets his first salute as a 2nd

seamn

off his diploma to his family and friends

Lt. A salute, walk down the ramp, and

hugs all around is usually the typical pattern. Photo by Becker C1C Ray “Paco” Aguilar excitedly shows in the stands.

This is

exciting day

for graduates and their families. Photo

by Campbell

Ceremonious more

than

efipfoma

We all marched into the now

was

time to

stadium, and

get down to business.

Much to the dismay of the 800+ cadets wait-

ing to graduate, there were certain formalities that had to be attended to first.

We all remained standing for the entrance of the official party, and we

had never been more proud to salute the flag during the National Anthem. After all, it was the first salute for most of us as officers.

We listened to

the benediction and thought about the first one we heard during basic

training. It seemed so long ago. We took our seats and listened to a group of people congratulate us on our ac-

complishments. Vice President Dick Cheney took the stand and delivered a speech that was surprisingly refreshing. There were no major policy announcements, but instead a concise message that spoke of patriotism and

dedication.

For those that were lis-

tening it was a nice speech, but most of us had our thoughts in other areas.

While we tried to keep our composure during March-In, its a surprise more cadets didn't receive whiplash

during the ceremony in an attempt Vice President Dick Cheney shakes the hand of this new 2Lt. VP Cheney shook the hand

Campbell

of every graduate.

Photo by

to locate their parents in the stadium. Necks were stretched, backs were

Marcuco’s family proudly displays pride

for their

graduate. Many

brought signs,

wore t-shirts or

families

rang cow

bells to cheer for their new Lt. Photo by S. Ritchie

These new Lts wait for their opportunity to walk the stage and receive their first

salute. It was a long afternoon for some. Photo by T. Becker

turned, and waves were being exchanged.

Al-

though it must have seemed a little tacky, a person couldn't help but smile each time he saw another cadets face as he made contact with his folks; or

grin at the smile and anticipation in the eyes of each cadet as they stood up to receive their diploma. Each cadet walked up to the stage, grasped their diplomas with two hands, and waited for their name to be called. Some people heard their name being called, some heard their parents cheer, while others just marched up the ramp when the General looked at them. But everyone walked across the stage and took their place among the rest of

their fellow lieutenants,

anxiously awaiting that

final classmate to receive his blue box. The last name is called, the final salute is

given, and the Vice President is hugged.

We all

listened to General Welsh give the Oath of Office with the most attentiveness displayed in four years, and then clapped to the Air Force song with a little smirk on our faces.

C1C Janik looks with

diploma.

All cadets

pride at his graduate with a

Bachelors of Science in their chosen field.

Photo by T. Becker

2nd Lietenant Gosma gives his friends a

This is one time you will see

big hug.

many men not afraid to hug each other. Photo by T. Becker

It§ hard to believe that everything is finally over. You reach around

and hug nearly anybody you remotely

remember, all the while dodging little kids running onto the field. That guy who sat next to you in Chemistry class

freshman year, the same one you only said hello to in the halls...he received

hug. Those you spent time with day day out receive a little more than a hug. You stand together and a

in and

reminisce about the first time you met,

and all of the accomplishments since then. You grabbed the cigar that was saved for this one special occasion, and although the wind tried to prevent it, you managed to get it lit.

There was so much excitement in the air, and for good reason. This

celebration, this collection of friends, this would probably be the last time

"Class of 2001.. .You are dismissed!" The hats go into the air

^nd ri’s

Christopher seamn

the Thunderbirds

fly over-

head.

2nd Lietenant Oltoff sports a cigar after the ceremony. Cigars are a

tradition

during the celebrations following the hat toss. Photo by J.

Campbell This 2nd Lietenant raises his hands in triumph towards his

stands.

family in the Many wanted to share this

incredible moment with their families. Photo by Polaris staff

Hat fill the air as the Thunderbirds pass overhead. The dismissal is timed so the hats are tossed when the Thunderbirds

fly over. Photo by S. Ritchie

that the Class of 2001 was together. Some people knew this fact, and so they shed bittersweet tears

while traveling around to say goodbye. Other people waste no time and they run into the stands to be with their

family, while others seek comfort

in the arms of those on the field. The field is filled

with new Lts, their families and close friends. Pho-

tographs are taken by the dozens, to mark this moment in time forever. Some Lts search aimlessly for a classmate they want to congratulate and wish well in the real Air Force. Regardless of your place on

the field or in the stands the sentiment is the

same

disbelief that this time of trial and tremen-

dous struggle has ended. There will be no more

SAMIs, no more marching, no more time in a lectinar, no more doors open at 0630 and no more

parade uniform. The emotions felt by each new graduate run a wide scope from elation to mourning for the loss of those left behind. One thing is for sure though

there is no more cadet, there is

not more officer candidate, there is only a United

States 2nd Lieutenant ready to serve.

2nd Lieutenant Sharon 2000

Fitzgerald and graduate Bobby Ehasz share a

special

moment.

These 2 Lts

were

recently engaged, making this moment even sweeter. Photo by J. Campbell

2nd Lt Rob Marshall smiles proudly wearing his family made hats with

General Welsh and Col. Marty Coffman. Rob’s family created those fine military Photo provided by the Marshall

covers.

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Cl a§§ of “I Have A Dream”

The sky is a blanket with stars so blue I have a dream and 1 hope it comes true.

My dream is to fly in space and land on the moon I’ll jump and play around, I hope it will be soon.

When I get back home again, I’ll tell all my friends

...

I HAVE A DREAM THAT WILL NEVER END.

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We were all there. Probably just a few hundred

had actually known him, but it didn't matter. We were all there.

The whole place was dark, except the sky. The

night sky had this surreal glow, like one last light left on in heaven maybe it was. The wind was blowing so hard we could barely stand upright; then it would slow; then run full force again. He was playing with us. Good ok Murf. Always good for a laugh, especially when you needed it most. Finally, the wind slowed and calmed, and stayed that way. In a long, rippling line we -

all came to attention. It was time.

They called his name over the still grass. wasn't a nightmare. This was really for our Murf. And then it played: Amazing Grace. The hollow pipes was flawless, beautiful and terrible. We There was more. All was not grace tonight. We raised our hands in salute. It was com-

This was real. It We were all there,

cry of the bagheld our breath.

ing. The sound of Crack !—the first

cocking the rifles uttered a warning, seven shots were a stinging shock. Our eyes around us, until. ..Crack !—the next seven pierced

blinked. It echoed

the core. This was no dream. And it wasn't over

yet ...Crack !—the

final seven. We were broken. Breaking for him,

and for each other,

them

straight through

And then it was sealed. By one bugle call

to another across

the way: TAPS. They were separate, but in harhow it was meant to be. God only knows why.

mony. That was We were breath-

less. And it hurt. At the last resounding note, our arms fell

With the first words of High Flight, we brought

back to our sides, our covers

down,

too. They sounded like they were singing with angels' voices—maybe they were. Then it was our turn.

"Here§ a toast to the host of those who love the vastness of the sky..." We had to find our

voices, somewhere, buried in the pit of our stomachs. And we whispered in song, together as one...

"...To a friend we send the message of his brother men who fly..." That was him. That was

This was ours. We were all there... "...We drink to those who gave their all of old. Then down we roar to score the rainbovsfe pot of us.

gold..." We were almost there. Almost there.

Family, Frtencls cmd Supporters of cadets sencl a message

Through the years, the Polaris staff has offered Parent Clubs, families and friends the opportunity to express their congratulations, words of encouragement and best wishes to their cadets and graduates. The response to this offer continues to grow and we are pleased that so many people are using yet another avenue to let their cadets and graduates know how proud they are of their accomplishments at the Air Force Academy. The following pages are a combination of parents club ads and family and friends messages. The family, friends and supporter messages are in alphabetical order by cadets last name.

CHARLES, ANOTHER

FLYING HIGH!

Bal.. .look back and smile at

FANTASTIC YEAR. ONE MORE

CONGRATULATIONS JAMIE!

perils past.. .great year.. .love Family

GREAT YEAR TO GO WE LOVE

We Love YOU

YOU

Jessie

JOHN ALLEY-YOU STUD! WE

It§ been fun to watch a lil bro

OVER, 1 TOUGH CADET

ARE SO PROUD OF ALL YOU

grow into a fine man BIG SIS & FAMILY

MOVES ON! LOVE, MOM AND

DO & YOUR SERVICE -DAD

of!We love

NATE What a great year We are

CONGRATS TO MY

MELANIE BARNES- You are

y ou!Mom, Dad, Hallie, Ben&MattXO

always

NAMESAKE! WE ARE

awesome! We are so proud of you! Love, M,D,C&A

Terry Mike and

Hollymonster, you have made your mark at USAFA-CLASSOl! WE ARE BEAMING!

JUSTIN

1 TOUGH YEAR

DAD

Rick,you have much to be proud so

proud of you! LOVE,

The FAM

MATT, YOU ARE ALWAYS

VERYPROUD OF YOU LOVE MAMAW AND PAPPAP

LIFTED ON THE WINGS OF

JD,YOU SURVIVED YOUR 1 st

PRAYER! WE LOVE

YEAR! CONGRATULATIONS!

Todd YOU GO NOWHERE BY

LOVE, MOM, DAD, DANE &

ACCIDENT-WE'RE SO PROUD

FATTY

OF YOU LOVE MOM DAD &

YOUJMOM&DAD

Pooh, You're Awesome! We are so

proud of you! Love Mom and

Frank

DOROTHYWEAREPROUDOFYOUR

You can do it.You can do it. Go

SIS

MELANIE,LET YOUR WINGS

YOU ARE ROOTS AND

Nicholas you finished the

DREAMS,LOVE

WINGS,LOVE MOM BRIAN

hardest Year of your life! I am so

TRAVIS

MOM,DAD&JEFF

proud Mom

JOSH,ALL WE HAVE TO GIVE

CARRY YOU TO YOUR

FOURTHDEGREEYEARGREATJOB, LOVEMOM,PORMINNIE

WAY TO GO BYRON WAY TO We couldn't be prouder! God

GO! OUR PRIDE HAS NO

Bless Love Mom Dad Travis &

SARAH:GREATJOB-

LIMITS! LOVE MOM DAD JOE

Jason

THREEDOWN-ONETOGO-WE

AREPROUDOFYOU,

KRISSAI AM SO PROUD OF

LOVEMOM, POP MINNIE

YOU! LOVE, GRANDMA ROSE

BJ Airs rare where Eagles & Falcons fly You've joined them

BRIAN, GREAT JOB THIS

JAMIE,YOU HAVE MADE ME

YEAR! 3 GREAT ONES TO

SO PROUD.LOTS OF LOVE

COME WITH GOD'S HELP

AND BEST WISHES YIAYIA

in the sky.

Bryan-Yea go you! You did it! I love you,my man in blue-

LOVE #46 Best wishes in pursuit of next path to reach the next star

Mom&Dad

■a<frt Aijr

John.We're proud of you. Love Mom,Dad&Jen

always! Aaron

Lindsey Way to go, and baby keep smilin' the sun is shinin' XOMOM&DAD KYLE-DOOLIE NO MORE, YOU DID IT! WE ARE PROUD.

LOVE, DAD, MOM & JILL WE'RE PROUD OF YOU

BROOSTER! LOVE, MOM, DAD, EMILY AND MALLORY

MIJO, YOU'RE MADE US

ALL OUR LOVE MATT FOR A

are VERY PROUD of YOU!

PROUD. WE LOVE YOU, MOM

JOB WELL DONE MOM, DAD,

Mom & Dad

LOVE-MOM&Dad

DAD & MATTHEW

AMANDA, AND HANNIBAL

AT 9, Camouflage. Now you

1VU

C4-kJ.

1UU

reached for a star and got it!

chopper-3 years down-We

A chip on your shoulder and

BRIAN FIRST STEP TO MARS

YOU REACHED FOR THE

AND YOUR FAMILY IS PROUD!

STARS AND BECAME ONE!

graduate

MOM KATY& OWENSES

LOVE MOM DAD ERIN KATE

YOUR FAMILY

your heart in your hand!" Don Clark #26

Kris How you get so big eating food of this kind? Yoda re:CST

KURT! Our Son, The Rocket

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU. GOD

MDC CONGRATS ON A 2

Scientist,We Love You! Congrats!

BE WITH YOU LOVE,

DEGREE YEAR DONE

Love M&D

Mom & Dad

MOM,DAD,KELLEY,KATIE,BLAKE

SUPERBLY! LOVE

Travis, 3 down 1 left, '02 or bust! We R proud of U! Luv Dad,

KURT,basic officer training is

WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF

over.Use your

YOU. YOU DID IT! YEAH! ALL

YOU DID IT WES! YOU LEAN

Mom, Tim

knowledge.Congrats Art

OUR LOVE MOM & DAD

MEAN FIGHTIN MACHINE!

THE LORD BLESS YOU & KEEP

DO YOU LOVE YOUR DEGREE?

Congratulations Marisa! We are

YOU IN HIS CARE-

GIVE AUNT EVE A HUG! Aunt

proud of you! Love, Mom and

Wes We knew you could We

CONGRATULATIONS-MOM

EVE ALAN MIKKI TROY

Dad

knew you would! Congrats! Love

Good Job dude I knew you could

WEARESOVERYPROUDOFYOU

do it Love Kyle

NESS!GODBLESSYOUALWAYS

Good luck, LEFTY! You're

LOVEMOM,DAD,&ATEJEN

halfway there! Love, Mom, Dad, Spark & Alison

fatigues! ROOOARR!

MOM,DAD,BRIAN,CALI

LOVE, MOM, DAD & LAUREN

Pawpaw&Mawmaw

DAD DEB ERIN YOU MADE YOUR

DREAM COME TRUE! CONGRATS! LOVE DAD MOM

Grant! You really "HUNG IN

ERIC DANIEL

THERE!" GREAT JOB! Love,

LUC, THE ONLY EASY DAY

Mom & Dad

WAS YESTERDAY YOU HAVE

Paco-San He who began a good

ASSURED YOUR TOMORROWS

work in you was faithful Hats

ERIN ELIZ WE KNOW YOU

off Love ya

WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD

Jeff,Still the MASTER OF YOUR

JOY AND INSPIRATION G*GG

DOMAIN-CONGRATS-Love

SHAUN, HALF WAY THERE!

Mom, Dad, & David

YOU MAKE US PROUD!

HECTOR-

LOVE,MOM,ZACH &

CONGRATULATIONS!WE ARE

REBEKAH

PROUD OF YOU! LOVE

WOW, DAVE! WE PTL 4 U AS YOU SOAR! SO PROUD OF

ROB WE ARE SO VERY PROUD

U!LU,DM&KT JOS1:9-IS40:31

OF YOU! LOVE MOM DAD

MOM,SIS& DAD

ERINE KELLY TRACEY & A.J.

Lindsay Sue! Oh so proud! Stay focused, change is eminent.

COMHGHAIRDEAS LT

limit We are proud of you Love

Mike: We love you. We're proud

Love Mom

Mom&Dad

of you. Dad, Mom, Dave &

JORDAN SEAN COLLINS LOVE, MOM,DAD,EIRIN,JEFF &

HEY AGENT "X" KEEP IT

GRANDAD

Beau soar like an eagle with no

Danny.

SPINNING! WE ALL LOVE

STEPH, You have filled our hearts with LOVE & PRIDE

BLAIR

YOU1 HANG IN THERE LOVE

C.D.Comfort

LOVE MOM & DAD

YouClimbedTheMtnBeProudWeAre!

and a Star in your 1 st year. Beep

SewewithHcriorijjvM^nCkT/al&a^ascri

A Lightning Bolt

Beep

"CHARLIE MIKE"CADET

FROM YOUR SKI BIRTH IN

BOLLS-04! THIS FAMILY IS

VAIL TO THE PRESENT WE

The Comfort Chronicle was very

ARE PROUD CONGRATS-G&G

popular. Keep your excellent

VERY PROUD OF THEIR

CADET

attitude. BOOGIE BOY TO BOOGIE MAN! WHO WOULD HAVE

DEAR KATHY,WE LOVE YOU AND ARE PROUD OF

YOU.PHIL.4:13 FROM ALL OF

THOUGHT! RAVE ON! LUV,

OF YOUR SUCCESS. LOVE

COMFORTable walk through

MDHG&G

your 1

US.

MOM,DAD,AND ANGEL TINA

TRENT-KEEP SOARING! WE

A Junior? WOW! We are proud

ARE ALL PROUD OF

of you! Love Doug, Mom &

YOUiDAD, MOM, TEEJ & PEETY Joe Brown-You are a heritage from the Lord! Love

Dad,Mom,Katie, and Tom Joe Trust in your dreams, in them is hidden the gates of

eternity MDSA

C.DaveRun, I hope you had a

JAY WE ARE DEEPLY PROUD

Katie

year. JAC

CONGRATS! You are on your

BRIAN, GET READY TO LIVE

way Brent! Love, Mom, Dad,

YOUR DREAM! ENJOY THE

Lauren & Lindsey

RIDE! LOVE MOM and DAD!

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

LIFE HAS IMMOVABLE

BIG D:T-

KELII LOVE MOM DAD

LANDMARKS AS REFERENCE

38,VAL,DISNEY,BRECK,VAIL,CRVEL CID,NASA,RING DANCE,WOW!WE LUV U

KARISSA & KALEN

AND GUIDES.2000 WAS 1 FOR

ERIC, I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU. KEEP ON TRUCKIN! LOVE DAD

TCI033,FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY,STING LIKE A BEE! LOVE,MOM,DAD,&ACE

JASON WITHOUT A DOUBT

WE CONGRATULATE YOU,

THE BEST SON! CONGRATS

CORY. LOVE, MOM & DAD

FROM SHUNTELL, MOM &

DAN-The worst is over. You

DAD

should be proud! LOVE, Mom

Joe,Life is an adventure.Live it-

Harry & Lindsey

savor it!Love

JOHN DICKENSCONGRATULATIONS! WE'RE VERY PROUD OF YOU!

Born to fly. You're living the

dream! Praise God! Dad, Mom,

Brooke&Beth

Mom,Dad,Mike, Aimee,John

Fern, so proud of your work &

KYLE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, HALFWAY THERE!! LOVE,

eagles wings!

WE COULD ONLY be prouder if

ABE, WITH FRIENDS,

Mom&DAD

MOM,KELLY,KORLKASEY

WELCOME EACH DAY!

perseverance. Soar high-on

Nick,Keep up the good work! Allie too....

Jodi OVER. KUDOS TO YOU, GLENN T. LOVE

Love, Momma

MOM DAD

HELEN

AND KY

CONGRATULATIONS DOUG!

MAMA!

PILOT LOVE MOM

YOU DID IT COULDN'T BE

John, We're so proud of you! Love, Dad, Mom, Bryan, Claire,

PROUDER FLY HIGH LUV MD

and Celene UP UP AND AWAY SENOR Y A

HARUNE,SVI SE PONOSE TVOJIM USPJEHOM VOLITE TVOJA JEDNA IJEDINA

CONGRATULATIONS AARON! KEEP GOD AS YOUR CO-

TO FLY! LOVE MOM, DAD

We are so very proud of you

Katie! Love, Mom,Dad,Luke and

BOW & ARROW. LOVE, MP&J

engine that could! And did! RY-BE PROUD! WE ARE! TIME

there WERE two of you!Love

A CHALLENGING YEAR IS

Abe, You really are the little

SUGARBRITCHES You have made it over that wall! Congrats!

Mom,Dad & Sis

CONSIDER THE We love you,Dad,Mom,Tony and

MOM,DAD & JODY

DANALS

SUCCESS IS YOURS-

Aaron, We are so proud of

you!God has great plans for you!Phil4:13 MomDad

MARCH FORWARD-SOAR

PETER-WE'RE SO PROUD OF

BE SMILIN! The worst is over.

WITH THE FALCONS-MOM &

YOU! LOVE

We're so proud of you DAVID!

DAD

Your Family

MH LOVE DA FAM

MOM,DADJOAN,HEATHER,RYAN AND FAMILY

JACK D HALF WAY DONE

Brent, all who know you are so

HAVE A NEW HUN KEEP

ROSIE MAY YOUR LIFE BE

proud of your accomplishments.

HAVING FUN THAT'S NO

FULL OF LOVE AS YOU HAVE

Love Mom

PUN M & D

IT'S HALFTIME TD KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WE LOVE

YOU MOM DAD AND KEELEY

MADE OURS MOM DAD TRE GREAT JOB ALEX-

Congratulations Mustafa! With

RYAN C TWO DOWN TWO TO

CONGRATULATIONS! LOVE

love from your entire family.

GO. WE'RE VERY PROUD OF

MOM,DAD,KRISTIN&JACKIE

Your doolie year is over! You had a

great year,Brent. Keep it up!

Mom

Bradley D. Here& to those who

YOU. LOVE, YOUR FAMILY

Way to go LtDavid Czesak! On to the next challenge!With

EDGAR KEEP THE FAITH LOVE MAMAE AND DAD

Love&pride-M&D

are like us,

and to those who

came before.

YEA Mikael! We are so

proud of

you! Love YA Much! Mom, Dad, Stefan

So proud of you, Denny! Blue

ONE EDGAR TO ANOTHER

skies and God§ blessings.

WE'RE PROUD OF YOU LOVE

Mom, Dad, Brad

KURT, WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU. YOU DID IT!

GRANDPA AND GRANDMA YOU'VE GOT THROUGH YOUR

CONGRATS! LOVE, MOM&DAD

TOUGHEST YR!NOW IT'S TIME FOR DISNEYLAND. NOT!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ‘01

VINCE WE ARE SO PROUD OF

YOU! LOVE THE FAM. Travis we are all

•

Gregory R. Ball

•

Jesus M. Cosme Jr..

•

Erik Holzherr

We are so proud of you, Graeme

•

Edward F. Hwang

& Clairissa

•

Joseph E. Monaco

I Love You Boo Boo! Mama

Dewstow! Love Mom, Dad, Ant

•

Jonathan T. Scofield

Paul you are awesome and

Malcolm S. Schongalla From The Greater New York Parents Club

JU$t

CONGRATS Lots of

Love, Mom, Dad, Family& JMJ Dudds:In order to attain the

extremely

proud of you! Love all of your family

•

We are so proud of you John!

impossible, one must attempt the absurd

r Caleb you are halfway there. We're so proud of you!

Dad,Mom,Nina

outstanding, Much Love MOM,Dad,Robin,Owen

Our solitary man! Our hero! Our

son!WELL DONE DANIAL

EASTMAN-Mum & Dad ONE YEAR DOWN WES! WE KNEW YOU COULD DO IT! LOVE MOM, DAD, AND BRITANY

DAVID ERIKA EVANS WE ARE SO

MEASURE TAKEN.

JOE

PROUD OF YOUR

OPPOSITION BEATEN. 2 nd

ACCOMPLISHMENTS LUV

Lt. JOSH. WE SALUTE YOU!

MOM,DAD&MONIKA

LOVE M&DPG&D

See that uniform? Thats the type

JARET

Toughest year Great grades

CONGRATS Proud of you! Love M& D Fixemer

JOSE, we are so proud of you. ALEXIS, YOU SO INSPIRE US ALL. WE ADMIRE,RESPECT AND LOVE YOU FOREVER.

my mom likes. Love

May today§ success be the beginning of tomorrowfe

Mom,Dad,Zach.

achievements.

Jay D. Fisher 2 down + 2 to Go We are so PROUD We love you

BILL NOW YOU ARE FIRST

CLASS ALL THE WAY! LOVE

MOM&DAD ECKLEY

Mom and Dad

12:10 Love MOM, DAD + CALI

Congratulations Drew! You accomplished your dream! Love

We love you.

Congrats Sean 1 Down 3 To Go Keep Your Dreams Alive We -

Love You! MD& T

What a successful year, Justin!

SEAN HAVE FUN SOARING

Yahoo We love you! Mom, John,

WITH THE EAGLE (OH!) I

& Theresa

MEAN FALCONS! TOBY

KEVIN: PLAN, BELIEVE,

SEAN I TRUST YOU ARE

ACHIEVE. YOU ARE DOING IT!

HAVING A GREAT TIME

Mae

LOVE, MOM-DAD-KATE

SOARING WE SALUTE U

LEX,YOUR HAVE HAD A

Sharon, everyone is VERY proud

CHRIS-WHEN I AM WEAK THEN I AM STRONG 2 COR

May God Bless and guide you.

CARLY on

CONGRATULATIONS

your successful first year!

Love, Mom,

Dad

and

DBERNIER

Dad, Mom, Erin

Joseph Very proud of you- one more year! LoveDadMomAmyLisaLindsey

PHENOMENAL YEAR! WE ARE SO PROUD! LOVE, MOM,

DAD, A & G

of you. CONGRATULATIONS!

AVPD+M+family

Joe you did it and we couldn't be more proud! Love Dad, Mom, Gina, Kody

WAY TO GO RYAN. THE

Elam

John E, You know the strangest secret! Use it! Love Mom, Dad, +

Anthony-our hats off you U! Congrats! U R THE MAN. Love, Mom, Dad & Valerie.

FAMILY IS PROUD OF YOU.

Dave Frank-made it to 2. Proud

MOM, DAD, SARAH,

of you! Save driving. X, M. D. C.

GRANDMA + GRANDPA

Fb. & Grandma!

Janna Adam F One down nd

LT! BRIAN, CONGRATS 2 DAD, MOM, CHRIS, CHRISTINE, JEFF,SCOTT, &

We are

forever proud of you

JUSTIN

congrats

Love Mom, Dad, Eric

YOU ARE AWESOME,

Sean we are so proud of you 2

WE'RE SO PROUD! LOVE,

down 2 to go love ya Bob Mom

MOM & JAKE

Bran

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CLASS COLOR: SIL VER

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M&C T&LJ

LudalmveryProudofyouIknewyouoould

HEY TONIA! ANOTHER

We are so proud of you Kelly.

FLIGHT; YOUR FAITH SOARED! LOVE + PRIDE, MOM, DAD +

doitletsGoOnAndForwardLoveJorge

GREAT YEAR COMPLETED.

Keep it up! Love, Mom,Dad,Brad

YOU'RE MY HERO! LOVE,

and Sean

FAMILY

CONGRATS! All that hard work

YOUR DREAM TOOK

MOM

finally paid off, Lucia Love ur Eric/Stumpy Congrats on coming so far! Good luck for '02 Luv Ma, Pa, Meg -

neice, Mel P

CONGRATULATIONS, SHAUM! 1 TO GO! LOVE, 3 DOWN MOM, DAD, BRETT & RYAN -

PeteSG-Hard work,do your

ATIF GULAB WE ARE PROUD

best,keep goals in sight-success #27 God bless & keep you safe.

is yours MDJ

Bowie, we're very proud of u.

Seher, tremendous achievement!

Love, M & D

Never, Never, Never Quit!W.C.

OF YOU WITH LOVE MOM

Wes, u Never did & look (5) u

DAD AND AMIR GULAB

now! Mom & Dad MAY THE LORD BLESS AND

We're so proud of you- The

JAY THE WORST IS PASSED ONWARD& UPWARD

Entire Family

LOVE

MOM DAD & LAUREN

G.Goodlucknextyear,weare very proud of you! We love You.Love, YourFamily

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU

KEEP YOU! WE LOVE YOU

TOMATOCO! LOVE, DAD

DEARLY MOM & DAD KYPD

Aaron,way to run, jump, soar, survive& get awesome grades!

FULLMER

Love you,Mom&Dad

Adam, go build castles in the sky Congratulations, Love,Mom & Brooke

ADAM, WE ARE SO VERY

Job well

PROUD OF YOU! STAY

A dream Fulfilled!

FOCUSED! LOVE ALWAYS,

done! The Future Awaits! Love

MOM & DAD

Dad & Kathy

Tyson, Remember who you belong to. You are a good son.

be more proud A great year!

CONGRATULATIONS PHILIP

2001! A Gosma Odyssey

Love TBQ & THC

Mom Pops & Chris

GAUSE FOR GRADUATING.

Congratulations Mike! Love Dad

WELL DONE! MOM

&TEXMOM

MATT

As a family we couldn't

JOEY Give thanks to God for He

We're so very proud of you.

DAD&FAMILY

is good! Love you lots, Mom

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Way to go Nico! Your hardest year is over & we're so proud.

KELBY-From Green to Blue!

CALEB CONGRATULATIONS!

KEEP STUDYING AND

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU-JIM,

JUMPING LOVE MOM DAD & JEN

MIA & KHARA

Love M & D

Love MomDad&Devon

NATHANIELiWE COULD NOT BE MORE HAPPY FOR

YOU!CONGRATULATIONSROB STILL MISSING YOU IN

BART,DO THE BEST YOU CAN

MOM &DAD

Guemishumicdesdeseojtetraigansuertee nelfuturozguediostebendigatuaines

YEAR IS THE BESTi'03

LOVE,MOM,DAD,&BRANDON

JEFFREY-All things excellent are

Good Luck in life ahead. Lucia

YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED

BART, DO THE BEST YOU CAN

MDATL

HOPE YOUR 2

CLASS

& LEAVE THE REST TO GOD! as

& Arty

SO MUCH, CHRIS. WE ARE

& LEAVE THE REST TO GOD!

VERY PROUD. YOUR FAMILY

LOVE,MOM,DAD& BRANDON

Lucia Good Luck Love tio Carlos

PROUD SASA! LOVE MOM,

Lucia Hope your dreams come

RAISING THE BAR LUV DAD

true Love Tio Pive

Amazing, Grace! Follow your

MOM JAKE SAM PAUL MATT

Heart Love, Your Proud Family

Lucia portese bien con todo amor

EXCELLING THRU

CHALLENGES.. .WE'RE SO BEN-SKIP-CONGRATS- U KEEP

Lucia be good Love Jorge

difficult as they are rare."

DAD & JOSH

SARAH WE COULD NOT BE

Hi PUNK, you continue to show

Kevin Your efforts and inner

MORE PROUD OR LOVE YOU

you got it. You will be a GREAT

strength are to be commended

MORE GRANDMA AND

LEADER.

Love MDKK

GRANDPA

Hats off you you Kalet! We are

ROSS, KEEP THAT BLAZE SPIRIT! BLAZE ON! LOVE, DAD, MOM AND HUDBUD

SARAH

y orgullo love papi

Lucia gracias por esta gran

so very

oportunidad con todo amor tu abuelito ytia

proud. Love Dad, Mom,

& Karinne

&NANA

ANDREW, BCT & Lucia Wow it sure has been a

FORT WORTH, we love you!

RECOGNITION OVER! MONEY!

long time Good luck Allen Mike

Mom, Dad, Jana, Granny C & H

LOVE MOM DAD RICHARD &

& Papa H

Run!

VICTORIA

Sorry about the brick. Dud

FATIHFULG\RINGDnilGENLBU\UIY INSIDE &OUT.LOVE YOU1PAPA

Karen. You kept your focus are so

proud of you! Love Dad &

Kathy Hey Silas GREAT GOING!

sir

J :o Love The Executive Board V2 I am very proud of all yor

accomplishments love your niece Stacey

you're half way there! Keep soaring! Love dad, Mom, & Amy

Jeff

WHAT A FEAT TO

KAREN, YOU ARE LOVED BY

ACCOMPLISH LOVE YA SIGUY

SO MANY! CONGRATS!

MAMA, MARCE, G, G, B, S, B NICOLE, ONE YEAR TO GO.

Congrats 2 Lt Bert #40 we are so proud of you! Love ya lots!

WE ARE VERY PROUD OF

YOU. LOVE, MOM AND DAD

Your family

ERICA, You took the road less traveled. CONGRATS! Dad, Mom, Mark, & BC

CHRISTIAN YOU ARE THE JOY

EEK YESTERDAY IS TODAYS

CONGRATS BRYAN-Make a

OF OUR LIVES CONGRATS

MEMORY AND TOMORROW IS

&LOVE DAD,MOM & ESH

TODAYS DREAM LOVE YA

path that others may follow. Lo ve-Mom, Karl, Emily

CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT!

We are so very proud of you Jim!

Chris, ALL your work is about to

PHIL FALCON 55-

WE ARE PROUD OF ALL YOUR

WE LOVE YOU-Mom, Dad,

pay off. You're our hero!

STRENGTH,HONOR&COURAGE

ACCOMPLISHMENTS. MOM

Dana & Rosie

LOVE,M,D,K,B

YOU DID IT! PRIDE

AFTER MANY TRIALS &

DAN, YOU HAVE MADE US SO

LAUREL, WAY TO GO! HALF

Tribulations COME THE

PROUD! Congrats-we love you! DMTKM-GUNNER

WAY THERE! OFF WE GO...

BLESSINGS! Mom Dad & Matt YOU GNARFLED THE

Matt, you have raised the bar

Josh, you did it! We are so proud!

GARTHOK! GOOD JOB

even

AMANDA LOVE MOM DAD

The Hepp§

&LOVE, MOM&DAD

LOVE MOM DAD & JESS

Way to go Conan Kyle! Hard Work Pays off-We are proud of you! Love, Mom

higher. Congratulations!

JEN&JES WAY TO GO JAMES! BEST IS YET TO COME!

Love,Mom,Dad & Caleb

God Bless you with grace,ChrisNow it§ time to

KRISTIN, CONGRATSiWE ARE

SOAR!LOVE,MOM & DAD XO

SCOTT H. LET INTEGRITY be

SO PROUD OF YOU. GREAT

your point as you continue in the Academy.

JOB! LOVE MOM & DAD

CONGRATULATIONS! LOVE MOM & DAD

RANDY,ONLY ONE MORE YEAR!CONGRATS,Firstie. Love

SARAH-YOU ARE HALFWAY

MOM&DAD

DDH,F.ELEM,BWCA,L.ELEM,FMJH, BSA,AHS,USAFA,2LT.ON TO THE STARS! RPH&BTW

RYAN! LOVE,MOM & DAD

DAVE,WHAT A GREAT JOBTHE SKY IS THE LIMIT! LOVE,

HOME. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. MOM, DAD &LAURA

YOU'RE DOING A GREAT JOB! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU,

MOM, DAD & STEVE Michael Hiatt-Great job SonProud of you as always-Love You-M&D-G&PBry

FLY HIGH RY GO CHICKEN

Keely We hope you are as proud of yourself as we are of you. Mom&Pop

JT YOU'RE y2 WAY WE

We are so very proud of you

COULDN'T BE MORE PROUD

BEN IACHINI! YOU DID IT!

SID WE ARE SO PROUD OF

WE LUV U DAD MOM SIS'S

Congrats The Fam

YOU’.LOVE MOM,DAD,TOBY

SASSTY

MAN LOVE DAD MOM & MAY '02

JASON "DJ" SUPERJAY WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU. MUCH

LOVE! YOUR FAMILY.

ROB, WOW! WINGS OF BLUE

&FAMILY FRIENDS

Trevman.We are so proud of

CONGRATS Heather Another

you! May you continue to soar!

year in! Love, Mom & Dad Tina

Love You

& HALF-WAY THROUGH!

LOVE,MOM,DAD,&AMY

JASON-CONGRATULATIONSYOU DID IT!

PREP SCHL-1 ST

YEAR & HONOR GUARD!

& the Duwe§

DAWN, BE PROUD OF YOUR st

Michael,Great 1 year!We're so

ACCOMPLISHMENTS. GREAT

proud!AIM HIGH!

JOB! LOVE YOU,DAD,MOM&MARK

Love,Mom, Dad&Jonathan

Congratulations- we are so proud of you Love Mom Dad &

You did it! My heart is full: You are the

legend. Love, Mum

Nathan-1 st year kudos! Family,

love, & pride embrace you

always. Momsie

Nick,keep your nose up and your wings level. We love you, The Fam

DREAMS DO COME TRUE! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU,EJ!

LOVE,MOM AND DAD

SISSY

CONGRATS Michael! Keep up the awesome work! Love, Dad,

TJH: LIVE YOUR DREAMS! LOVE: MOM, DAD, KAY DEE AND VICTORIA

CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS!! I am so

very proud of you! Love

you always, Mom

Mom, Mikaela We love you, Sissy! God is ANDREW WE ARE SO PROUD

faithful.Mom, Dad, and Brothers

OF YOU! GOD BLESS YOU! LOVE MOM AND DAD

From basic to Sqdrn Cmdr,Luke

has GUTS! Love,Mom,Dad,Lise STU HEINTZ WHAT DOESN'T

&Gabe

KILL YOU WILL MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON LUV D&K

CHRIS-We are so proud of you.

Kat,Congrats on a great first year. We love and are proud of you.

Reach for the stars-Love MOM DAD BRANDON

Jeanae, may your strengths and honor be blessed by God. Your

family You made it! We are so

begun Dad&Mom

Lucas K ol

CONGRATS on Graduation! We're all so proud. -

OFF WE GO! Mom

proud of

you Kevin! All our love. Mother, Katie

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU

MIKE

LOVE DAD,MOM

AND KELL

CONGRATS LOO J! WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU LOVE MOM DAD ERIN & THE 3 YAHOOS

CONGRATS Zane 2001 A task well completed journey just

May your strengths and honor be blessed by God, Nathaniel.

RYAN HALF WAY THERE WE LOVE YOU THE BEST IS YET TO COME MOM & DAD K.

Spike, way to go! Love, Dad, Mom, and Kati

adrt Aijr

National Capital Area Parents' Association

lutes our Graduates of the r Force

Academy Class of 2001

imest word in the English Language, do your duty in all things.

should never do less." Robert: E Lee .

Lieutenant John T. Agnew

ent G. Hooper ther Ann Huot

Lieutenant Stephe Lieutenant Mic

vid Falcon John eryl N. Johnston

Lieutenant Dav Lieutenant Mich

Lieutenant Antho Lieutenant Jordan Lieutenant Christoph Lieutenant Brian Jo _

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Cunningham

Lieutenant Benjamin Lieutenant Brian Matthew Gri

Lieutenant Russell E.

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"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

Aristotle

U-idct Xijf

4(i7

BALL LOVE YOUR FAMILY

JUSTIN K We are so very proud

Dayleen,2 down 2 to go;

We are pleased with your

of you. LOVE MOM, DOUG,and

congrats! Keep your options open! Dad & Mom

success,

Jacob.

Joseph! Love

Dad, Mom, Rachel&Nicole

TRYONE,GOD DID IT FOR YOU.TWO YEARS PASSED BY,2 YEARS MORE TO GO

LUVMOMDT

CHRIS, You're a great son and will be a super pilot! Love, your

BE PROUD OF ALL YOU'VE

RICKY: WORDS CAN'T

ACHIEVED. YOU CAN

EXPRESS MY PRIDE IN YOU.

T.J. You made it through the

Family

ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING

LOVE, YOUR MOM

hardest year! CONGRATS

LOVE M&DCK

MOM,E>AD,TRAI&TRO

What a year of accomplishments! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU, JON

Dad and Mom

Mike Lomax,Remember,Nothing

Justin:DeanS list,class

worth having is easy to get,AIM

MOOSE THE BEST IS YET TO

rep,Europe&snowboarding-

HIGH! DAD

COME CONGRATS MOM &

CONGRATS! Dad,Mom&Josh

DAD

CONGRATS KORY KIEFER WE

THERE'S A HERO IN YOU

ARE PROUD OF YOUR

WE'RE PROUD OF YOU CJK-

ADAM!

ACCOMPLISHMENTS LOVE

DOOLIE YEAR'S DONE-LIVE

Mom,Dad&Allison

MOM+DAD!

YOUR DREAM-LOVE M, D, R

Marc we are very proud of you

Tim, we are so proud of you! Lots of Love! DAD, MOM,

Love,

GOODLUCK!LOVEYOU. GREAT

FUTUREAHEAD.ENJOYYOURLIFE.

YOUDIDGREATMOM,DAD,Emily ESTAMOS BIEN ORGULLASOS

and your accomplishment CONGRAT Mom&DAD

de ti

ERES NUESTRO

CAMPPEON TU FAMILIA

JOHN, JAMES & LIZ

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU

HAWK 62 LOVE MOM DAD & MARIA

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU WAY TO GO PAULIE LOVE

POPS MOM & MARK

ROMAN

Kyle, Let your dreams soar! We are very proud of YOU! Love, PROUD! SERVE WITH 2LT.Ken CONGRATS! God Bless

Gordachula,2

yr-Piece of cake-

upside down!

love you so much! Mom,Dad &

Joe

HONO^JO^IWCM3MKAnKaYia€ You the man Jared! Congrats.

Pride & admiration, Mom, Dad, and Olivia

Preston, you did it! Isa. 40:31. With love & pride, Dad, Mom,

Congratulations Lt Dan! We're proud of you. Love Mom & Dad

Charles

A Dream is a wish your heart

makes" we are so proud of our

DAVID M-Just One more year!

princess

We are proud of you son Love MOM & DAD

proud of you! Love, Mom & Dad

JOHNNY- YOU ARE HALF-WAY

STEPHEN LATHEM. WE ARE

THERE! WE COULD NOT BE

ALL SO PROUD OF U! LOVE,

PROUDER! LOVE MOM&BEN

UR FLY

Chris, you are halfway there. Think 5/28/03. Love Mom, Dad, Lola,Greg

Oliver, the road to success is

Koly-Congrats!Way to go

Kameron,Two down and two to

Mom, Dad, & C3C Abby

mom&chum

Abby

M accomplishments, and your

go. We are proud of you. Love, Mom & Dad

Brian MacLean-We are so proud

of you& love you very much! Mom & family

CONGRATULATIONS, MARTY WONDERFUL SON

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU,

Marianne Lawson

TJ WE LOVE YOU, MOM DAD

Love, Mom and Dad

Great Job

WELL DONE, LT. SAL! YOU ARE AMAZING.

WE'RE PROUD OF YOU,YOUR

ABILITIES AND

ACHIEVEMENTS! LOVE, ALL

ANDY MATT HEATHER.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE MIKE YOUR HARD WORK

COMPLETED! WITH LOVE &

PAID OFF WE ARE SO PROUD

PRIDE MOM DAD KERI & JEFF

OF YOUR

ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

DONNY CONGRATS ON YOUR 1 st YR CAN'T WAIT FOR B

Phil 3:14 Keep Pressing

RYAN, YOU GRADUATED FROM USAFA! WE'RE SO

PROUD! LOVE

Robert-I'm proud of you, your

THANKS FOR BEING A

DAD, & 2LTKURT

Love, Mike

Mom, Dad, Gio,TADZ, Ana

on! CYH CYH Love MOM,

always under construction.

You Did it! Love

The Hat was thrown

Life leads us to many roads. All of which we can take.Love

faith.Love,Mom

We are so proud of you KAZ!

Kurt

Well Done CYH CYH Love

CONGRATULATIONS

Mom,Dad,MikeDiep,Mary,Joe,Wilds

continued success & blue skies

AWESOME AUSTIN-We are SO

Love,Mom&Dad&Chayce&Zayn

TNT!We love you-

Rob- Outstanding! We wish you Mom & Dad

You-Prov.3:5-6

Love, Mom, Dad, Russ, Aniy ah

KENDRA WE ARE SO PROUDYOU DID IT! Love,Mom,Dennis & Kellie

Tony, the best is yet to come! We MIKE,CONGRATS!WE'RE SO

Mom & Dude

You did it LOVE

MOM AND JAY

THE MALYS

Live the life you've always

imagined. Love&pride— Mums, Dad, Sommer&Bryn

MOM,DAD,JACOB,SCOTT Jon-A C2C, Luke, USNA, Grp. Staff, Ring Dance- WOW! Love, Your Family

CONGRATULATIONS WE'RE VERY PROUD OF YOU! LOVE MOM DAD KEVIN & ZACH

CONGRATS JOE, We are so

proud of you! Love Mom Dad Tom Dan & Kathy CONGRATULATIONS TIM! ONLY 1 MORE LEFT. MAKE IT YOUR BEST! LOVE, MOM

Clinton Mikel,You are what I

cherish most! I am so

proud of

you! Mom WE KNEW YOU HAD WHAT

Mom & Dad

MUNSON, YOU'RE GTG, WE DAD, MOM,

Mom, Tim & Trin WE LOVE YOU!CONTINUE ON THE STRAIGHTAND

IT TAKES! CONGRATS

LOVE YOU

MOM, DAD,SCOTT AND BRIAN. LOVE U

NATHAN, KARI, LISA, JOE

FAREWELL ACADEMY,NOW HE'S A LIEUTENANT! GREAT

achievement.FLY high,FLY

Dan, You faced a challenge and excelled. Congrats! Mom, Dad, &

John McShane, we are so proud

Cammie.

Mom & Dad

JOB MITCH! MAMA & DAD BIG J ONE YEAR TO GO!

WE'RE SO PROUD OF YOU'.LOVE MOM DAD SARA WES HEIDI

NARROW!GRANDPA&GRANDMA

W. Live your dream! We're proud of you & we love you. Mom &

Duncan what an FarLove Mom, Dad,&Ky lie

of your accomplishments! Love,

Dad Phil.4:13

NANNETTE, WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU! LOVE MOM & DAD

WAY TO GO, TOMMY BOY. MR.

CRAIG, 2 DOWN, 2 TO GO! SO PROUD OF YOU! LOVE, MOM,

BIG STUFF WING

OF YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE TO AMERICA! THE MOONS

BROS.

RICKEY & FAMILY

COMMANDER. LOVE THE

JUSTIN, WE ARE SO PROUD

Grant, we are very proud of you! Fly high and proud! Love, MOM

CONGRATULATIONS FRANCIS

Mom,Dad,and Charisse

ANOTHER YEAR DONE! LOVE,

AND DAD

DAD MOM MARY PAT BRETT

1 Down 3

CHRIS YOU ARE DOING A

HANK,CONGRATS-SO PROUD

OF YOU! LOVE ALWAYS, DAD,

MOM, & JARED Fredricka-There Are no shortcuts to any place worth going-LOVEMOM&DAD

Happy and Proud you stuck with it! Great Job-LOVE

dance we love you and your to go. Keep up the

Great work

Love Dad & Mom,

YOU.MOM DAD JAMIE NICK

Daniel

Craig! Love, Mom,Dad &

Amy

Jay-We're so proud of what you've done.With love, MawMaw,Liza,Mom&Dad Scott, You continue to make us

proud!Love You!

Patrick you make your family and Friends very proud

Mom, Dad & Mike

KOHONO: SHAKA BRAH. KULIA I KA PONO!

strong.Pride &

MAME,YOU'VE DONE IT,YOU'RE A GREAT

WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU! LOVE MOM & SISTERS

KURT-YOUR PERSISTENCE WILL PAY OFF. LOVE-THE

Chad 1 more year Your 100%

FAMILY NEMMER'S & RYAN'S

effort pays off THHF

Emily Patrick continue to follow your

CONGRATS.TIM! OUR 2

dreams! Mom, Dad, Corey

DEGREE WARRIOR

RY-One down! We are so very

proud of you. LoveMomma&Dad

Matt, we are SOOOO proud of you! Toughest year is done! Love

Johnstons.

FLYBOY.LOVE MUM DAD AND

CONGRATS!

THE SPOOFS Aaron you persevered!

Mom,Dad,Jennifer

CHRlSIlNAYOLlaieTAKNGesporsbify FORyourEDUCATIONandFUTUREGREATjob

KEVIN-WE WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW PROUD WE ARE

JENIFFER

OF WHAT YOU'VE

YOUbelieveYOUcanDOanything

ACCOMPLISHED

^OUtiiMAAMLiX>vx\YDLMCMNQ

Lana, I am so proud of you. Love, Mom Chris The sky is 1 step closer. 3 down 1 to go. Love Mom,Dad &

Danny

SURVIVOR. LOVE

DAD,MOM,JAMIE,JAMES

Nathan your family salutes you!

Love, The Owens and the

PROTECT YOUR SIX!

MOM, DAD, CECELIA, JEROME

You did it PETE! CONGRATS

Blane,yourtoughestyearisbehindyou. Weareproudofyou!CongratsMom&Dad

Congratulations! We are PROUD! MAY GOD FLY YOUR WING &

SON & BRO. LOVE, MOM, DAD

('59) & SCOTT ('99)

Dad&MamaOve We LoveU

Love,MOM,DAD,JON,MATT &

Dad Heather

PROUD OF YOU! LOVE MOM

COREY #42 GREAT PLAYER,

Keep up the great work Sean,I'm

JP:Halfway there & going

Congratulations Chrissy! We are so proud of you! Love Mom

ADRIANE WE ARE SO "LOUD" DAD JORDAN & ABIGAIL

persevered. Good job Jer! Love

Mom, Dad, Amie, Kyle, &Julie

of you LUV-MOM

and Linda

A rough start but you

very proud of you! Love Mom

MOTSCHMAN.Your toughest year is behind you I'm so Proud

Robert, we are very proud of you! We love you! Mom,Dad,

Lars,Forever flying

higher.Thanks for the journey.Proudly,Mom,Dad,J&J.

Congrats, Mom&Dad

smile, MomDadAdam

GREAT JOB.WE LOVE ANDMAX

HEY

Ana-Maria Ortega -May you

grad! Future is

Doug Congrats yours! Good luck! We are proud.

LAURAyouHAVEalwaysBEEN moreTHANweEXPEC 1 EDandMUCH

CHRIS CONGRATS ON A

M&D

moreTHANweEVERimagined

GREAT FIRST YEAR PHIL1:6

AARON, God made you fast.

JAMIE NOVAK! WE KNEW YOU

MOM&DAD

They will soar on wings like eagles. Is40:31

COULD DO IT! MOM, DAD,

SEMPERFI CBU LOVE

LARRY, SCOTT & GRANDPA

Troyboy We couldn't be prouder! Pr. 3:5-6 Love, Dad, -

Cadet JLlfc

Success comes to those who

With God all things are possible.

persevere. Dave, you did! Love Mom & Dad

CONGRATULATIONS! Dad,

PIROTTE

Mom, & Chris

AMAZING! LOVE MOM and

PROUD; US 2. KEEP FOCUSED!

DAD

DAN. 11:32. THE FAM

DONE MUCH WAS

ZAKman-guess you know the sky’s the limit! We love you

WHAT A YEAR! WE'RE VERY

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU

SACRIFICED MUCH WAS

more-MOM & PAPS

PROUD OF YOU. LOVE YOU

MIKE LOVE MOM DAD KIM

MORE. MOM, DAD, ALYSSA

DAN & MATT

TRAVIS, WE ARE SO PROUD OF

STACIE,I AM SO VERY PROUD

YOU! LOVE

FOR YOU! YOU HAVE 'PROVED

DAD,MOM,TRICIA,AND

OUT' LOVE YOU, DAD

ALEX YOUR DOOLIE YEAR IS

GAINED MOM

NELLE AMAZING GRACIE" YOU ARE

ROCK-U MADE THE TROLLS

Phillip THE FAMILY is so proud ANTHONY ENJOY LIFE! BE

of You

HAPPY! WE ARE VERY PROUD

mom,kim,grandpaandthegang

love

OF YOU! LOVE MOM & DAD

Congrats Alan you did it! All our love and God§ blessings. Mom &

JAMIE, ONLY 2 YEARS TO GOGO GET 'EM1LOVE-MOM,

GREGORY

DAD, BRIAN, & CHRISTINE

We're proud of you, Neil! Love,

NORTHDALE AND

DacfMom, Jay, Deanna, Ethan,&Gina

CARROLLHOOD! MUCH LOVE BIG B&POSSE

Dad

DRE,REPRESENTING TEAM

We are so very proud Tommy!

Kudos Alan

Love Mom,Dad,Kim & Chrissa.

Daniel,Gayle,Rob,Marie,Mike, Karen,Steve,Nancy,Craig, Juli

Sammy too!

Congrats grandson Alan

introduction. We love you. Mom

"Our son Corey "-the proudest bless you

God

Gr and Gr Renner &

& Dad

Cal, you're off to a great start. DAP-OUR PRIDE GOES

Stay Focused! Keep the faith.

BEYOND

The Fam

ACCOMPLISHMENTS.WHAT A FINE MAN!LOVE,M,D,J,M

Tyler We are so very proud of you! Congratulations Love

Congrats

Mom, Dad &Tara

Space

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Brandon-We are so proud of

ANTHONY ALL OUR LOVE

you! Love

MOM & PAPI

Mom, Dad,Rebecca, Liz, Grandma, Pop nd

Partridge

on year one

We are so proud of your

Anthony Congratulations 2 LT we are proud of you-NANI &

not have a message

POP-POP

THE FAM

Congratulations to my Godson Anthony wish you the BEST Uncle Vinny

We did not want you to look and

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

Cadet! We Love You, Mom and

YOU ARE A CREDIT

Dad

ANTHONY JORGE POSADA-

ReneSaid'TBdievdCanFly'WfeBeEeveYou CanFlyThanxFcrTheRideMomDad&^^

AUNT OLGA

CongratuCations

!Best 'Wishes From the Families and Friends of

The USAFA Cadet Parents Association of Eastern Massachusetts 470 Cadrt -O/c

2down2togo

TIM,God kept you! BCT,Broken

Eva,Estoy muy urgullosa De Ti.

CONGRATULATIONS ON A BRILLIANT BEGINNING! LOVE, YOUR FAMILY

Como se escribe orgullosos? Teniente Xavier Rivera. Que Dios

NEVER stop believing Kev, BE PROUD! Love, Mom Dad Grandma and Grandpa Sarah. Kudos to the Lion

JENN. You made it all the way.

WE LOVE YOU & ARE SO

JOSE ON 1

Princess. All our love.

Congratulations. All our love.

PROUD LOVE DAD J & J

CONGRATS.3 TO GRAD WITH

Mom,Dad,Mere & Kevin

Ma & Pa

Bones&Boxing.Love

Te Quiero mucho y que dios

Mom,Dad,Chris& Aundrea

tecuideabuela.

CONGRATULATIONS JEFFRO!

WAY TO TO, BARRY!

We are so proud of you Eva Rae!

GOOD LUCK AT COLUMBUS LOVE, DAD & MOM

LOVE, Mom, Dad & Bridget

We love you! Love, Delly, Joe &

te bendiga

Jay MICHELLE HALFWAY BABY st

YEAR

HONOR,CHARACTER&PRIDE LUV FAM

BRAD, 4 DOWN 0 TO GO! gNO JVVHAIA3^EArVRM^KINGIHE

BOBBY-CAN YOU BELIEVE

CONGRATS GRADUATE!

DEANSLIST1YRTOGOIMSO

YOU MADE IT? AWESOME!

LOVE, DAD, MOM AND

DUSTIN SANDERS-KEEP

PROUDOFULUVMOMJ&FAMILY

LOVE MOM, GREG, FAMILY

LINDSEY

FLYING.LAISSEZ LES BON

TYLER TWO DOWN TWO TO

MALCOLM, WE PRAISE GOD

We are so proud of our 2

GO. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! LOVE MOM DAD&

FOR YOUR

Congratulations Nick. Love

ACCOMPLISHMENTS! LOVE,

Mom & Joe

LAURIN

MOMMY & FAMILY

TEMPS nd

Lt.

ROULLERJLOVE,MOM&DAD Follow that road less traveled. Great first year! Mom, Dad, Amy

Katharine your toughest year is

& Nana

CONGRATULATIONS

I'm proud of You You can do any

2 YEARS DONE BOOGIEBEAR,

history

thing You put your mind to Love

2 TO GO MISS YOU & LOVE

Mom & Dad

Mom&James

YOU MOM DAD TONY SIS

Veni, Vidi, Vici. One step closer to that FI 6, Matt. Love,

OLIVER,We

Eternal love,D,M,B,T,J,C&TJ

Your toughest year is behind

MDSRDHBGJP

Psalm 4:3

you. Thomas, Hooyah!

Congratulations! We are so happy! A Major goal is DONE!

Jon if it was easy you wouldn't like it. GOOD luck Mom & Dad

proud of you!

GOD Bless you Always. LOVE,

Mom, Dad, ANG

Congratulations Eva,We're so proud! Love Mom Dad Amber

PHILIP, FOCUS ON YOUR

Jussus Un Beso!

FLY. TO FLY. TO FLY....

Eva,Mi Preciosa Segunda

Jeff-You persevered-We are

Teniente Te Amo, Licensiada Ocasio

CONGRATULATIONS

GOAL. TO FLY. TO FLY. TO

proud of you. God§ BlessingsDad, Mom, Brett

DON Your formidable work

Mom&Dad

ethic serves you well. ALEX: Induction, Acceptance,

Love&pride,Mom &Dad

Recognition DONE. On to jump, IFT, 2

Danny, keep having faith, we

are so very

Punky Now march into your

proud of you! LOVE

U! MOM&DAD

EVA, YOU DID IT! WE ARE SO

CONGRATULATIONS CODY!I

VERY PROUD OF YOU.LOVE

AM SO PROUD OF YOU.

YOU ALWAYS! CORSO FA.

LOVE,MOM

Way to go Eva weeva! Good

Chris your dreams are coming

Luck & God Bless. JoJo Grimilda

Justin Mita.

future endeavors with success!

true!

Congrats- Love Mom &

Dad

TANK ROMERO MOM SHINES

Luv Mom & Dad

FROM ABOVE GOT YOUR It is all Blue Skies from here

RING 2002 LEFT LOVE

Pops!Love Mom, Dad, Teresa &

YOU DAD

Christine

Congratulations, Aubrie! ANDREW, STRACT ALL THE

We are so very proud of

WAY! SR

you! Love,Mom&Dad

AMRPREPPIE, DOOLIE, ZOOMIE! LUV MOMDADSIS

Wear Papa§ wings with

pride Ryan! You did it.

Tammy,

we are so

CONGRATULATIONS! LOVE

proud of you!

NATE We are proud of you.

jONATHAN-You aimed high &

LINDSAY-"REACH HIGH"

MCMDADS3STERS&GRANDIARENT5 are

RLOVEIDADC&Emom

we are

proud! You did

Love Mom Dad and Erin

it! Yea God! Love, Dad, Mom, &

Nathan

KRIS-YOUARESO AWESOME-YOU MAKE

YOU ARE HALF WAY THERE

US EXTREMEMLY

SIMON GREAT JOB LOVE MOM JOHN & ANDREW

PROUD-LOVE-MOMDAD-KIRA

The Nebraska Parents’

Association Congratulates the USAFA Class of 2001 Marc Ellis

Chauncy Krol Gerremy Goldsberry Chris Moeller Holly Huston Scott Percival Kyle Kimberlin Neil Poppe Dan Knerl

Kristen what a year! It§ only the

KHALIL IF GOD WILLS AND U

JENNA-CONGRATS THE BEST

beginning. Live your dream!

STRIVE ANYTHING IS

IS YET TO COME ONLY 3

GRANDSON "BRIGHT".

Love Mom

POSSIBLE LUV DTB MAPASIS

MORE YEARS LOVE, MOM &

YOU'VE HONORED OUR

DAD

NAME.

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JAMIE MICHAEL YOU CONTINUE TO SOAR! WE ARE

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LOVE,FAMILY

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JASON,SOAR LIKE A FALCON!

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Peach, You came through on top

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MOM AND DAD

The Parent's Clubs across

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Stoner-Half way there! Keep

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Mom,Dad & Jenelle

working hard.

Love you!

YOUR RING WITH

Emma your toughest year is behind- you. Way to go! Love

PRIDE.HEAVEN IS SMILING

Steph&Charles

BRYCE,WELL DONE!WEAR

LOVE MOMXO

SON & BRO-MANY

IT'S BEEN THE RIDE OF OUR

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JEN VERO

HOWIE YOU DID IT Matt Keep smiling & being

TOUGHEST YEAR OVER-3 TO

strong.You are our hero.Love

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MIKE, TWO DOWN-TWO TO We are proud of you. May God bless you always. Love

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Shane-Like an eagle you will fly above the stars!

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Mami,Papi,Sisters ANDY-THIS IS MY SON IN

Seth not just our son; you are also our hero. LOVE YOU, Mom

WHOM I AM WELL

Chris the worst is over! We are

PLEASED.WE COULDN'T BE

&Dad

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Gang

JESSICA BETH WE ARE SO

CONGRATS COLBY-You did it!

CHRIS YOU'RE A BIG FAT

PROUD! GO GET THEM-LOVE,

Love You Bunches, Mom & Dad

proud of you Mom, Dad and

RYAN,Love the journey not the Samuel J Spears, you

writing history.

are still

We love your

destination.I am proud to be

CONGRATULATIONS

your mother.

TIGS.YOU HAVE THE PROUDEST PARENTS & SISTER

book! You're the best,we're so proud of

YOUNG JEDI-You have made us proud! Php 3:14 LOVE-MOM-

MUM, DAD, SHAN

you! Reach

high!Love,Mom,Dad,Stac

Jim-ONE GOAL REACHED! We're so proud! Love Mom, Dad,

DAD-KATIE&TIM

Swanee, you showed LEE-we are so proud of our son,

EVERYONE you could do it!

continuing the officer tradition-

Love,Swanson/Severns clan

Grandma & Grandpa BILLY REACH FOR STARS GO FOR GOLD TAKE ROAD LESS

STAAB

Timmy S(SQ25):

TRAVELED. MOM&SHANNON

Emma"That§ My GirL'Off she

CONGRATULATIONS ON A

goes into the wild blue yonder

JOB WELL DONE. 1 YR DOWN

Matthew Thrift, 3 down and a

LoveM,D,E&R

MOM & DAD

career to

go! Love, Mom and

Greg ALEX-CONGRATS on a great first year!Keep reaching forthe stars. Mom&Dad

Broc, God be with you, your

journey smooth & happy! Katie,Dad,Mom,Erica

DAD AND ALL OUR KIN

Congrats flying Dutchman on soaring thru another year. Love, Mom & Dad

brother uncle and love we love you CSCC9

Richie, Be proud of your

accomplishments. This is your time. Mom & Dad

Richie Congrats on a great

C4year Love you-Couldn't be prouder Gma@Gpa

ZOOMIES! LOVE&PRIDE

ERIK, MIGHTY FINE WAY TO UPHOLD THE LCWB LEGACY!

LOVE, MOM DAD MEAGAN HOLY SCHNICKIES! YOU DID IT! YOU ARE AWESOME! FROM

MEGAN, WAY TO SOAR THRU

YOUR PROUD MOM & JIM

YOUR FIRST YEAR AT THE ZOO! LOVE, MOM DAD ERIK

LOOK AT ALL YOU'VE

ACCOMPLISHED LUKE WE ARE SO PROUD LOVE

Spud thanks for being our son

TWO YEARS TO GOGO

MOMMA & DAD

YOU ARE THE APPLE" OF OUR

EYES, GREG! LOVE, MOM,

BUBBA-TWO YEARS DOWN

Ho'omaikai'ana MASA135! One year pau, three to go! Love Mom & Dad

MOM&DAD

JT Hang Tough,Be cool,Be

proud. We are proud of you. EIGHT!!

You continue to amaze us and

SAMUEL 01 IS.41:10 GOD IS

make us proud'.Love

SO GOOD! WE'RE SO PROUD

Mom,Ray,Ryan, Adam&Shawn

OF YOU. LOVE DAD & MOM

LT"BJ",We are so proud of you!

Emma, we are so proud of you!

Continue to AIM

Congrat You did it! Love Mom &

HIGH.Love,Dad,Mom&Missy

Dad

Andy CONGRATS on your class ring & becoming a Firsty Mom Dad Doug Gery

PROUD LOVE, MOM,DAD&CHRISTINE XXOO

POOPYHEAD GO TO BED I WON A MATCH

MOM,DAD,RYAN AND PUPS!

ONE DOWN & THREE TO GO! WE ARE SO

V KYLE, WE'RE SO PROUD! KEEP REACHING FOR THE

STARS! LUV MOM DAD RACHEL

Jen!Toughest year behind you'.We're so proud!ALOFA TELE Mom&DAD&AIGAS We are so very proud of you

Gordo!You did it-Congrats MomDaddySisters

James, You're always a star in our eyes.

Love-

Dad,Mom,Michelle & Casey GO,DOODLE,GO! FLY HIGH AND FLY FAR! SEE THE

WORLD! LOVE, BUTTONS

VESOULIS, WHAT A YEAR IT'S BEEN! CONGRATULATIONS!

MOM,DAD,JANE & GIRLS HELLO HELLO REX ARE YOU THERE? GREAT JOB! KEEP IT UP! LOVE DAD & PATTY

ALEX- FLY HIGH AND

PROUD-WERE ALWAYS WITH

YOU-LOVE, MOM,DAD&GABBY

w Jay, I'm proud of who you are! Keep your eyes on Jesus. I love you!Mom

Cadet Jdft

THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR

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GREAT JOB AARON! The Best is yet to come! You are #1. LOVE

Chris, TWO DOWN AND TWO TO GO! WE ARE SO PROUD!

HEART, SOUL & MIND. DAD

Mom & Dad!

LOVE,MOM,DAD,& MEGAN

Praise the Lord for your many

KURT-TWO DOWN, TWO TO

accomplishments with love,

go! We are so proud! Love, Mom,

Grams W

Dad and Heather

Clayton, another year is behind you! Congratulations! Love, Mom and Dad

Y Brandon, difficulties mastered opportunities won. Love,

are

MY PRAYER FOR YOU:

Marko, Congrats on making it

FOLLOW CHRIST FIRST, THEN

this far! We love you lots!

YOUR DREAMS. LOVE,

Mom,Dad,&Bros

GRAMMS BRUNO We are as proud as YOU

WE ARE PROUD OF

Your family

YOU.LOVE, MOM, DAD, AMY, DAVID, AND GRANDPARENTS

E. A. You never cease to amaze

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Neil-you persevered in your toughest year-CONGRATS!

& Your accomplishments. Love

Mom-Dad, Jill

HEAD HIGH,HOPES

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Mom,Dad,Drew &Shaun

GRMA C.

Remember:TTSP STEVE-WELL-CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? I AM VERY

PROUD OF YOU! LOVE, MOM

Andrew, Your path is the higher WE ARE SO PROUD of you-

road. FOCUS-FLYING-F22

RYAN. ONE year to go. LOVE

LOVE, MOM&DAD

Dad, GRANPA,GRANDMA

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OHIO-RANDY: with God ALL Ben Your toughest year is

things are possible! CONGRATS-

behind!

CONGRATULATIONS FOR

Your Family

CHALLENGES MET, WE ARE

You did it!

Love,Mom,DAD and all!

PROUD OF YOU LOVE MOM &

CONGRATULATIONS Liz! We YANCEY: SO PROUD OF YOU!

are

ENJOY THE FINISH. GOD

Mom,Dad,Susie,Matt & T. First year behind you

YANCEY I WILL ALWAYS BE

Shannon.CongratsJPhil 4 13-

AS CLOSE AS A THOUGHT OR

Believe!Love you M&D

A PRAYER LOVE POP

CONGRATS CASE'.SmACK Year YANCEY YOU CANT LOSE

Is HistoryJWe love you!

WITH THE stuff YOU use!! Love

Mom,Dad and Curt!

YANCEY BLUE SKIES &

ASPERA Love Dad Mom Meg

HAPPY LANDINGS ALWAYS

Cole Chris Nannie

MOM

YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!

AMY, BE PROUD, WE ARE. WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS MAMA,

CONGRATS, ANOTHER YEAR DOWN. MOM, JEREMY, &

DADDY & MARY

CHRIS

DAN WALSH What a year! What

Jon, we're proud of your

Jason-May God bless you in your service to HIM & your country.

MDKG Is.

you, Dad

DAD

EXCITING,challenging,time to spread your wings and FLY! Love Mom&Dad,C

EVIHSIRBvOHOTIERVlINAinMICVE MOMDAD&SAM

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TYLER

COMPLETING YOUR FIRST

SHELLEY YOU ARE LIVING YOUR DREAM BE PROUD!

YEAR! LOVE,MOM,DAD,EDT

LOVE DAD&MOM&JOSH

CONGRATS ON

PROUD! THINK HIGH. MOM/

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ON YOUR YEAR. WE ARE

Congrats Toad! AD ASTRA PER

a man! Phil4:13Love

TERESSA You are an amazing person.We are so lucky to be

TRAVIS-CONGRATULATIONS

POP& NANNY

JUSTIN, YOU ARE EXCELLENT!!

yrs. ago is reached-CONGRATSMOM & JOHN

MOM DAD AND ALISA

LOVE,

GLEN-

AmnyAitGoipUSGoastGuaRiLENavylhe Force is with You

Love,Mom&Dad

Stephen W. Mission accomplished! Well done! Dad, Meg, Lauren & David JAINA WE'RE NOT ONLY PROUD OF YOU, YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION! GOD BLESS

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DAD

proud of you. Love

BLESS YOU! LOVE, M,D,&C

Congratulations Dan"Dad would be proud" You will achieve

z MARA, We knew you could do it! Congrats!

Love,MOM,Jenna,Priya Fernando, we are so proud of

you! You did it! Congratulations! Mom & Ricky Brian-Go for it! Love

Mom, Dad&Jennifer GREG Z,SUPER 1 st YEAR! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

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Index

Allen, Tobin Robert

250

Alley, John H.

396

Allis, John B. Allison, Joseph N. Allison, Todd James Almasri, Shareef J. Almeida, John R.

384

Abraham, Amy Ann

282

Abreu-Ojeda, Mark J.

420

Abt, Laura L. Abusoud, Alaa Ackerman, Adam D.

372

Acs, Christopher M. Adair, Danny

385 430

375

380

334

Arki, Joshua O.

410

Armstrong, Matthew T.

222,

345

Argenta, Ryan W. Ariglio, James E. Arjonilla, Adrian D.

53, 384

394

Armstrong, Michael L. Armstrong, Ryan W.

376

384

406

Almustafa, Anas M.

409

Aloy, Marie Noele Altenburg, Nicholas J.

310 380

Arn, Krissa E. Arnett, Robert C.

Alvarado, Pierre-Paul

353

Arnette, Sean R.

407

418

429

438

Addington, Stephen M. Adrian II, Richard L.

394

Agnew, John Thomas 302 404 Agosto, Alexi Aguilar, Raymond Mario 310 330 Aguirre, Clara 238 Ahn, Michael

Allen, Dana Allen, Kyle Scott Allen, Luke S. Allen, Ryan L. Allen, Terrance S.

418

Belanger, Eva M.

Balling, Bradley L. Ballinger, Justin D. Balmos, Laura L.

409

Belcourt, Kristina M.

400

431

421

Balzer IV, Edward R.

400

Belikov, Nikita S. Belkowitz, Jon S. Bell, Dylan A.

Banez, Justin D.

390

406

420 417

209,

413

400 395

434

334

Beloved, Bhakti D.

400

290

Beloved, Dear

438

Baran, Charles N.

428

Belt, John D.

396

Baranek, Amanda L. Barbeau, Brenton E. Barber, Jonathan M. Barfield, Benjamin L. Barfield, Oliver E.

414

420

390

Bend, Aaron D. Benedetti, Erik V. Benedict, Connor W. Bengtson, John T.

397

Benkoski, Derek R.

404

Barge, Marquise A. Barlow, Joshua P.

392

Benn, Elizabeth B.

318

417

Bennedsen, Thorbjom

402

Bennett, Andrew F. Bennett, Brandon S.

416

440

413 Bennett, Christopher D. 417 Bennett, David M.

385

373 388

418

428 426

408

274

Anderson, Daniel M.

401

Auston, David J.

439

Anderson, James A. Anderson, Jeffrey H. Anderson, John P.

226

403

334

Authier, Richard T. Avallone, Nicholas A.

415

Avella, Blaise J.

436

Averill, Eric C. Awada, Tarek Jamil Axtell, Nicholas D.

372

Barner, Neils C. Barnes, Jonathan R. Barnes, Melanie S. Barnes, Robert J. Barnes, Sterling R.

Bennett, Jason D.

424

357

Barreau, Terrance M.

388

Bennett Jr, David W.

404

380

381 Barry, John M. Bartley, Christopher S. 380 406 Bartley, Justin H.

Bennett, Kyle E. Bennett, Leah B. Bennett, Morgan L. Benton, Brian D. Benton, Julian L.

408

Anderson, Jonathan D. 384 405 Anderson, Marc N. 392 Anderson, Merrill R. Anderson, Ryan Jeffrey 242

392

251 Ayo, Caroline M. Ayoub, Christopher D. 411 Azzarello, Vincent R. 374

399 406

Andrade Jr, Charles P.

402

Barton, Charles A. Barton, Charles Julius

278

Andresky, Joseph B.

412

Bartusch III, Robert J.

426

Andrews, Carmen Marie 250 Ang, Jason Swee Kiat 282 379 Anker, Erik J.

Ankony, Catherine E.

418

Annen, Jonathan B.

404 407

392

Antal, John D. Anthes, John W. Antonini, Marcus C.

383

Applegate, Kevin T.

394

410

391 Aranda, Jarod 414 Araoz, Juan J. 311 Archer, Tanika LeNaye 122, Argel, Derek M.

242

Belairs, Tom

Anderson, Andrew D. Anderson, Clifton R.

Andrade de la torre, Tony 258

Befort Jr, David A.

Bellairs, Thomas N.

406

405

375 380

418

390

338

415

342

Augustine, Zachary P. Aupke, Jennifer M.

203

Balias, Elissa R. Balias, Lisa A. Ballew, Edmund A. Ballew, Eric A.

428 405

431

432

416

262 Becker, Scott Arthur 402 Becker, Tamilyn S. 414 Beckerdite, Laura J. 370 Beckett, Andrew I. Beekman, Brian Lawson 266

Banga, Bradley J.

400

389 Allen, Andy G. 401 Allen, Arthur A. 384 Allen, Brian R. 436 Allen, Charles E. 310 Allen, Christopher Blair

Becker, Margaret Sarahi

Banks, Aaron Burton Banks, Christopher D. Banks, LeNetta Una Barack, Cory Roger

244

376

Becker

423 Amaya, Juan C. Amendt, Mark Andrew 342 Ames, Bradley J. 152, 153,31 o" 385 Amezaga, Ruben R.

Audra Luyet

Alicea, Rafael E.

391

Bell, Isaac T. Bell, Richard R. Bell, Travis S.

250

Johnemmanuel E. 438

440 Beavers, Joseph B. 402 Beavers, Meredith 431 Beck, Bailyn R. 426 Beck, Matthew C. 401 Beckenhauer, Robert O

420

400

380

Alfredockiya,

388

Amar, David I.

399

391

434

389 Arsenault, Mark E. 420 Arthur III, James F. 404 Arthur, Todd L. 406 Artis, Johnathan M. 439 Arzave, Anthony L. 384 Ascosi, Peter A. Aseltine, Christopher W. 404

Anacker, John W. Anastas, Matthew P. Anders, Craig Allen Anders, Jace M.

398

Beaven, Donald A.

Arsenault, Kimberly K.

436 Ashcroft, Joseph R. 286 Asion, Denique Gaston 380 Asselanis, George K.

Alfaro, Michael C. Alford, Justin T.

370

374

Ashburn, Brian C.

404

Beatty, Christopher J. Beatty, Jaime M.

424

326

330

78,

Bearden, Dustin Blake 294

Aly, Hesham H.

413

418

421

397

Amidon, Nathaniel S.

380

434

371

434

438

298

Arrington, Gabriel S.

Amig, Matthew Banks

408 Alcocer, Nicolas S. 250 Aldean, Cory Lyman 382 Alden, Jared K. 401 Alder, Jeremiah J. 274 Alderman, John Eric Alexander, Christopher J. 392 382 Alexander, Lee J. 428 Alfar, Shane W.

206,

Arnold, William J.

438

416

410

370

Beales, Todd J. Beamer, Nicholas J. Baer, Kevin R. Beard, Nathan R.

410

377

Albright, Dorothy A. Albright, Sarah C.

314

398

395

Akin IV, Raymond P. Akin, James

422

Bak, Brent Rioux Baker, Adam L. Baker, Brett M.

438

370 Baxter, Carly 383 Bayless, Jonathan C. Bazarek III, Stanley F. 434 Beachkofsky, Thomas M.

Alvarez, Annika D. Alvarez III, Salomon Alves, Daniel

314

Albin, David A.

436

Ball, Lucas D. Ballard, Crystal S.

Akbar, Daniel

A1 Alawi, Mohammed S. 417 402 Albano, Aaron J.

441

Baity, Quincy I. Baize, Jonathan B.

384

398 Balaconis, John G. Baldwin, Benjamin D. 428 400 Baldwin, Miranda S. 318 Bales, James R. T. 424 Bales, Kevin R. 357 Ball, Gregory Robert

388

403

Baisa II, Mannie A.

Baker, Christin M. Baker, Derrick G. Baker, John Matthew Baker, John W. Baker, Julie A. Baker, Steven M. Baker, Zachary V.

407

Adams, Catherine Ann 326 Adams, Christopher D. 382 Adams, David William 353 361 Adams, Holly Lea 282 Adams, Isaac Eli 405 Adams, Jeremy J. 370 Adams, Kylie C. 380 Adams, Mitchell T. 436, Adams, Richard C. Adams, Tammie M.

380

370

438

Bailey, Jacqueline K. Bailey, Scott P. Baileyfindley, Cary S.

230

390 384

426

410

422 406

Batey, Byron F.

412

Bauer, Brooke E.

432

Bauer, Lindsey A.

380

Bauer, Stephen N.

394 194

Bernazzani, Joel C.

406 Baber, Eric M. Baca-Hodroff, Chelsea 373 393 Backscheider, Robert J.

Baerwald, Katherine A.

433

Bates, Melanie M.

282 Bashore, Brad James 370 Batchman, Bryce E. Bates, Christopher Wayne

330

Badgett, James A. Baer, Jay P.

436 419

405 Berg, Andrew J. 318 Berg, Ashley John 427 Berg Jr, Craig S. 402 Berger, Jennifer R. 415 Berger, John W. 427 Berger, Karl E. 322 Berger, Stephen K. 410 Bergmann, Jacob R. Bergquist, Allison M. 390 383 Berlin, Benjamin M.

B Baan, Matthew J. Babcock, Judson T.

418

286 428 318

Bailey, Bryan Mark

338

Bailey III, Robert E.

401

Bauer, Matthew

Baugh, Eric Call Baughman, Kyle R. Baumann, Andy M. Baurmathews, Jarno

338

330 432 418

432

405

Booe, Andrew W.

372

Boone, Robert

416

436 Booth, Matthew W. Borawski, Matthew R. 427 Borchers, Melanie Ann 338 375 Borer, Luke R.

Borman, David T. Born, Dustin Paul

412

361

426 Borowski, Holly P. 412 Borrell, Joseph J. Borron, William Bradley 290 Bosscher, Benjamin J. 433 Bosscher, Elizabeth I. 396 Boudreaux, Joshua P. 403 412 Boudreaux, Katherine I. 302 Bounds, Jordan Thomas 402 Boutaleb, Youssef 422 Bowen, Brandon R. 416 Bowen, Casey D.

Bowen, Stephen P.

Bowyer, Brad P. Boxmeyer, Kathryn E. Boyd, D. Boyd Jr, John E. Boyd, Matthew T. Boyea, Keith Boyer, Elizabeth A.

Bemdsen, Douglas R.

420

Bernkopf, Eric J.

54,

424

Berrettini, Vincent D.

438

Berruti, Michael A.

219,

353

Berry, Michael D.

97,

414

Berthot, Mark J.

430

Bertino, Jason S. Bertino, Nathan T. Betcher, Laura A.

397

423

400

425 Betley, Adam 404 Betsinger, Tanner J. Betz, Christopher Stanley 238

Beusch, Scott F.

434

376 Bevan, Bryant L. 326 Bevan, Carlin Rae Beville II, Benjamin E. 389 Bevivino III, Raymond C. 391

Beyer, Douglas C. Bhatt, Anuraj R.

428

Biancardi II, Frank A.

424

394

394 Bianchi, Jason P. 416 Biedermann, Joshua M 230 Bieler, Joshua 422 Bier, Joel W. 441 Biggers, Jarett J. Billau, Christopher J. 389 410 Billeter, Jacob S. .

Billings, Shaylor Billington, Ian M.

270

Binder, Justin Reade Biscardi, Robert D.

345

41 1

373

384

Bishop, Benjamin L. 418 414 Bittner, Robert E. Bjerke, Erin Elizabeth 254 406 Black, Gina R. Blackledge, Daniel I. 394 434 Blair, David J. 334 Blair, Jon Edward 426 Blair, Kenda M. Blakewood II, Richard A. 326 424 Blanc, Joseph B. 286 Blanchet, Edmund John 415 Blanton, Kyle D. 274 Blase, John Andrew 433 Blech, James J. 383 Blew, William B. IV 405 Bliss, Jeffrey D. Bloomensaat, Kevin E. 380 254 Blume, Michael Joseph 395 Bochte, Dana L.

Bodley, Christopher T. 361 426 Bodwell, Jeffrey A. 294 Boff, Stephanie Jean 286 Boggs, Stacey Lynn 429 Bogusky, Andrew J. Bogusky, Richard K. 382 Bohn, Christopher Jon 330 Boisserie, Cecilia P. 61, 238

Boland, Brian A. Bolin, David M.

414

372

Bolin Jr, Bede A.

408

Bolinger, Wade W.

290

Bolls, David S. Bone, John H. Bone, Michael J.

396 432 434

Bongioanni, Vincent 1. 417

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Bonhoff, Gerod M. Bonnes, Timmothy N.

Hi n

418

251

389 428 383 434 405

Broughton, Kimberly K. Broussard, Jeremy J. Brower, Daniel J. Brower, Richard T. Brown, Aaron Blake Brown, Adam C. Brown, Andrew L. Brown, Benjamin F. Brown, Blaine S. Brown, Brandon J. Brown, Brandon L. Brown, Brian A.

381

410 434

420 290 375 411

251 422 441

426

430

Brown, Jeremy David

349

435

Brown, Joseph W. Brown Jr, David J. Brown, Lawrence A. Brown, Michael A. Brown, Qualario E.

402

406 428 416 416

Boz, Mehmet A. Bozarth, Cooper M. Bozarth, Macey W. Bozo, Nicholas C.

375

Bradbury, Adam E.

414

Bradesca, M.

430

382 421 429

Bradley, Constance R.

238

Bradley, Kevin R. Bradley, Scott R. Brady, Robert M.

402 270

Braithwaite, David J.

397

Brakey, Jessica N.

437

Brandon, Beau J. Brandt, David J.

395

390

424

383 Brantuk, John W. II Brasse, Geoffrey Reid 298 373 Braun, David A. 412 Bravo, Robert E. 423 Brazier, Joseph M. 402 Brazil, Vaughn S. 414 Breau, Jesse D.

441 428

390

400 397 389

81,

357

Brown, Shaun P. Brown, Stephen K. Brown, Tara B.

372

431 408

Browning, Joseph S. Browning, Robert D.

384

Bruce, Andrew Bruce, Steven Joseph

440

429

226

Bruckner, Matthew R. 416 357 Bruggeman, Kurt M.

Brumley, Justin Bryan, Benjamin D. Bryant, Corban H. Bryant, Kelsey C. Bryant, Lee W. Bryant, Philip A.

254 383

378 423 394

61,

311

Bubb, Grant W.

440

Buchanan, Kristin K.

425

Bucholz, Bradly P. Buchta, Benjamin A.

396

435

Buckley, Leah Julia Buegel, Sarah R.

353

Bueker, Charles F. Buell, Camden J. Buelow, Joel B.

394 262

377

Buinicky, Bradley R.

378

Breun, Margaret M.

392

Brewer, Derrick W. Brewer, Ryan A.

408

434 Bulmer, John S. 428 Bump, Nathan D. 50 Burbage, Constance 400 Burdge, Robert R. 397 Burge, David S. Burghdorf, Andrew R. 394 370 Burhart, Jeffrey W. Burich, William J. 375 Burk, Abram B. 396

Breffitt, Nicholas R.

391

Brehm, Paul J.

438

Bremer, Teresa J. Bressette, Kyle B. Breuer, David T.

412 400

403

Bridgescrawford, Justin D. 388

373 Briscoe, Glenn E. Jr. Brisson, Dustin Thomas 306

435 Brister, Aaron K. 441 Britt, T. 381 Britton, Amy Y. 418 Britton, Derek M. 390 Brletich, Lee Brockman, Jeremy M. 433 420 Broddrick, Jared T. 330 Broderick, Sean R. Brodman, Timothy S. 416 434 Brogan, Stephen J. Bromberek, Nicholas A. 432

Burk, David A.

382

409

411

Burk, Sarah Elizabe th 322 441 Burke, James C. 381 Burke, Jeremy J.

Burley, Jeffrey Jay

Burroughs, Cody R. Burroughs, Jeffrey R.

394

Burshtein, David Bursi, Charles C. Burton, Michael S. Bush, Judith E. Butler, Scott D.

405

Byerly, Aaron Byrem, Blair W. Byrne, Lena S.

242

438 370 432

438 65

392 437

432

378

390

434 Bums, Ryan P. 408 Burrell, Matthew L. Burrill, Ashley Reede 298 417 Burrill, Elia S. 396 Burris, Jared M.

427

Brown, Corbin O. Brown, David S. Brown, Dustin W. Brown, Gregory T.

Bradford, Daniel Snow 266

Bischofberger, Aaron F

Bronder, Timothy J. Brooks, Evan B. Brooks, Steven B. Brophy, Michael Brough, Erick P.

274

Burniston, Matthew P. 377 424 Burns, J. Burns, Jared R. 378 382 Burns, Joshua C. 438 Burns, Kevin F.

c Cabiao, Mario P. Caceres, Carlos J. Cadice, Joshua A. Cadow, Robin E. Cage III, Allen O. Caggiano, Gregory J.

407 404 230 392

402 394

Caldwell II, Dennis J.

439

Caldwell, John D.

394

Caldwell, ReAnn Rose 327

Calhoun, Andrew D. Callaghan, John J.

424

440

Callahan, Christopher M.

270

Callender, Morgan C. 414 Cal ley, Evelyn M. 414 226 Calvert, James Ethan 373 Calvitti, Michael M. 428 Camacho, Israel N. 383 Cameron, Charles G. 435 Cameron, Jeffrey S. 427 Camilleri, James M. 314 Camilli, Louie Michael Campbell, Anthony P. 378 421 Campbell, Benjamin L. Campbell, Hassan B. 400 384 Campbell, James J. 370 Campbell, Joshua S.

Cancino, Paul A. Cantrell, Andre J.

416 434

414 Canty, Shay la A. 405 Canup, Ross M. 402 Caplan, D Montgomery 432 Caponio, David T. 400 Capped, Eric 380 Capper, Joshua M.

Carden, Chris Edward 335 408 Cardenas, Marco A. Carducci, Matthew P. 375 437 Carisio, Gerard J. 412 Carl, Mark E. 405 Carleton, Robert L. 371 Carlo, Eric J. 436 Carlos, William Carlson, Andrew J. 373 397 Carlson, Christopher S. 377 Carlson, Erik A. 389 Carlson, Kevin M. Carlson, Randall E. 331 401 Carmona, Orlando

Carpenter, Brent S. Carpenter, Brian N.

398

Carr, Brooke J.

392

Carr Jr, Joseph W.

404

402

234 Carrejo, Gabriel Carriker II, Garry Wayne

275

Carroll, James S. Carroll, Warren A.

411

223,

382 370

Carson, Anthony L.

Carson, Christopher M

438

Chapman, John L. Chapman, Joseph D. Chapman, Thomas W. Chapman, Timothy A.

349

Carter, Ryan J.

418

Carty, Samuel Lee

266

Caruso, Oliver M.

406

Cheney, Lindsay S.

412

Carville, Ryan David

302

Chi, Sun S.

416

Case, Lisa Marie Casillas, Virginia L.

283 378

Chigi, Camille Antonia 278 Childers, Lawrence B. 378 422 Childress, Krista J.

415

384 Castellanos, Jeramie A. 420 Caswell, David C. Caswell, David James 314 Catalano, Christopher R. 331 Catlin, Marisa Lauren 242 410 Catsulis, Peter G. 424 Caulk, Ryan F. 358 Celik, Eyyup 430 Celusta, Aaron S. 426 Cercenia, Adrian B. 424 Ceville, Laura Y. 422 Chacon, Daniel A.

373

424

405 Chitwood, Adam G. Chmielewski, Michael S. 390 430 Cho, D. 422 Choate, Justin B. 294 Chock, Kelii Harper 108, Cholko, Mary E.

409

Chouinard, Michael A. 372 Chrestman, Matthew E.

406

302 Christensen, Asa James Christensen, Devon T. 402 Christensen, James M. 275 Christopherson, Maxwell L. 434

Chad Messinio

413

Chronister, Casey Y.

372

Chaffe, Sean Chandler, Garrett R. Chandler, Justin W. Chandler, Rachel E. Chandou, Luc A.

400

Chudy, Kendall P.

403

378

Chumlea, Charlotte A. 428 331 Chuntraruk, Kristel 413 Church, Kelly P. Church, Nathaniel M. 421

375

432 420

379

Curtis, Brent William

315

398

Corpening, Joseph A.

414

107,

Correa IV, Nicomedez 379

Clarke, Brian M.

373

Clarkson, Arthur W. Clayton, Clark K. Clayton, Jason S. Cleaver, Christine L. Cleek, John D.

372

Corrigan, Ryan Patrick 322 370 Cortney, John B. 413 Corwin, Jonathan C.

410 Curtis, Jason B. 239 Cusack, Alex J 400 Cusack, Peter J. Czesak, David Matthew

396

Cosentino, Andrew S.

395

Cosme, Jesus Manuel, Jr. 342 409 Cossette, Peter H. Costello, Rosemary Ann 294 Costley, Christopher C

Clark, Michelle D. Clark, Thomas E.

Chauviere, Matthew V. 401 372 Cheatum, Myles H. 375 Cheema, Shaun T. 377 Chellman, Kelly S.

Castellanos III, Esteban

377

Clark III, Donald M.

388

376

398

422

Carter, Brooke K. Carter, John David

Chilen, Luke P.

Curry, David G.

382

388

234 Casper, Luke B. Castaneda, Christopher B.

Currie, Patrick William

372

378

Carson, Cieara L. Carter, Brian M.

425

258

Clark, Andrew D. Clark, Daniell W.

384 Charette, Jason G. 406 Charles, Christopher S. 407 Charles, Ronnie G. 377 Charlton, John P. 53, Charlton, Rylan M.

401

370 378

374 Clegg, John T. Clemmensen, Andrew G. 388

Clifton, Samantha N.

89,

420

Counts, Zachary F.

Clugston, Matthew A. Coates, Ryan P. Cobeaga, Paul H. Coffee, Cynthia N.

412

Couture, Richard J.

385

430

410

Cohen, Allen N. Cohen, Philip J.

426

Cole, Brandon B. Cole III, George P.

436 408

Cramer Jr, Richard S.

410

Cole, Nathaniel L. Cole, Phillip Adrian

376

378

Cole, Robert D.

210,

Cramer, Mark A. Cramer, Richard Craven, Scott E. Crawford, James W. Crawford Jr., Barry F.

380

Crawley, Wesley M.

81,

376

243

402 434 Cole, Stephanie R. 390 Cole, Steven B. 342 Colella, Anthony C. 380 Coleman, Andrew J. 440 Coleman, Jacob C. Coleman, Montgomery R. 404 Coleman, Rachel Gwynn 306 335 Collazo III, Hector Loyd 402 Collette, Daniel M. 418 Collins, Christina A.

Collins, Garrick Titus Collins, Jordan Sean

262

Collup, Justin W.

390

327

416 388 Conlee, Michael K. Conley, Christopher M.

437

Conley, James D. Conley, Timothy P. Constantine, Jason B.

394

Contreras, John J.

428

Cook, Brandon L. Cook, Lane A. Cook, Timothy J. Coon, Joshua J. Cooper, Casey W. Cooper Jr, Gary L. Cooper, Steven M. Cooper, Troy A. 389 398 398

Cornejo, Ricardo S.

433 435

283 399

403

Craycraft, Benjamin P. 393 406 Crispino Jr, Charles M. 303 Cristina, Paul Crittenden, Thomas H. 223, 408

361 Croff, Jarvis 262 Crofton, Kevin Marshal 409 Crog, Kevin T. 397 Cromar, Jason W. 298 Cronin, Lori Denise 374 Cross, Edgar A. 424 Crossetti, Cory W. 394 Crow, Dan E. 415 Crow, Kathryn K. 382 Crowell, Sara V. 412 Crowell, Scott T.

Crowley, Nicholas M.

372

234 Cruz, Daniel John 434 Cruz, Fernando J. 358 Csoma, Ernest Cuddeback, Abraham H. 263

Cumberworth, Michael C.

372 382 406 414

391

430

434

402

254

400

Coppin, Grant A. Coppinger, Lara J. Copus, Kyle W.

Ci stare, Steve

440

396

394

287

Clamp, Robert J.

409

393 Cuff, Devin J. Culbertson, Elizabeth A. 410 424 Culhane, Michael J. 378 Culver, Benjamin J. Culver, Christopher A. 426

415

Copas, Tara July

Cordova, Jeanine M. Cormier, Timothy S.

394

433

Couturier, Siobhan N. Covahey, Ryan F. Cover, Leon R. Cowart, Christie L. Cox, Geofrey S. Craine, Keith R.

58 Compton, Chrissy Congdon, Andrew Brian 234 370 Conklin, Jonathan A. 210, Conklin, Nicholas J.

Ciarella, Adam T. Cicero, Mathew J. Cisar, Matthew A. Cisar, Thomas J.

424

419

404

393

385 426

417

399

438 377 Cotner, Staci A. Couchman, Benjamin W. 123,

251

371

246

398

Cline, Michael R. Clinton, Kyle M.

Colosimo, Michael J. 400 426 Colraine, James P. 432 Comfort III, Charles D

418 Chang, Jrrung 401 Chang, Landon K. Chapados, Michael J. 384 Chaperon, Jeffrey Steven 319 412 Chapin, Patrick S. 404 Chapman, Benjamin D.

346

Cornell, Kiwedin D. Cornell, Stephanie A. Cornibe, Joseph C.

372

390

418

230

Cunningham, Christopher K. 327

Cunningham, Curtis R. 404 384 Cunningham, Jeffrey G. Cunningham, Marcus Alan 295

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Turner, Jamie R. 379 Turner, Michael L. 423 Turner, Richard J. 403 Turner, Weston D. 421

Tuzel, Matthew Louis 257 Tydingco, Anthony P. 383 Tymitz, Peter A. 389

Thurmond, Travis L. 439

Tillman, Gary P. 414 Timm, Jeffrey A. 405 Tipton, Jeremy S. 422 Todd, Allison L. 439 Todd Jr, Johnny R. 423 Todd, Robert 87 Todd, Robert M. 405 Todoroff, Erik K. 393 Todoroff, Megan K. 375

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Vanderoord, Laurence M. 421 Vankuiken, Joseph A. 375 Vanley, Eric Steffen 345 VanOosten, Erin Heather 253 Vanoverbeke, Jason J. 399 Van’t Land, Alan R. 422

Van't, Monique K. Wout 374 Vanta, Jason T. 373 Vant’land, John J. 439 VanVeelen, Ryan Michael 249 Varnadore, Roger P. 421

Vasauskas, Erika N. 390 Vaughn, Ryan R. 408 Vega, Andrew J. 381 Veseth, Kathryn M. 383 Vesoulis, Loucas M. 377 Vetere, Joseph G. 435

Vettese, Jennifer E. 424 Vian, Iven Michael 265 Vice, Lisa Jo 356 Vickers, Matthew B. 410 Vickers, Rex E. 375 Vidal, Stephanie N. 385

Wagner, Lauren Ashley 345 Wagner, Timothy Steven 265 Wahlgren, Neil C. 441

Vigueria, Joe 174,175 Vigueria, Joseph Robert 301

Waldow, Jason D. 397 Walinski, Ryan G 406 Walker, Andrew P. 394 Walker, Benjamin D. 405

Villa, Patrick A. 427 Villard, Douglas Rosaro 348 Vincello, Brennan J. 414 Vincent, Cynthia M. 409 Vincent, Derrick Sean 356 Vines, Scott D. 381 Vinson, Emily 135 Vinson, Emily L. 375 Virbukas, Gedas 437 Vitolo, Luke D. 425 Vivion, Lance Christopher 305

Vizurraga, David E. 380 Voeller, Alexander C. 437

Vogel 49 Vogel, Michael S. 403 Vogt, Erica M. 370 Vojta, Christopher N. 392 Volk, Eric L. 423

Vorderbruggen, Adrianna M. 372

Vorhies, Ryan S. 379 Vosters, Nathan P. 418 Voxland, Michael T. 436 Vrabec, Andrew 202 Vrabec, Andrew Ralph 360 Vreuls, Janet Katherine 272 Vujevic Jr, Norman L. 426

Waite, Adam N. 388

Walberg, Timothy C. 421 Wald, Steven 288

Walker, Edward Y. 396 Walker III, Hugh E. 433

Walker Jr, Robert L. 375

Walker, Michael M. 439 Walker, Nathaniel S. 433 Walker, Ryan T. 435 Wall, Andrew T. 413 Wall, Jason P. 371 Wallace, Aaron D. 441 Wallace, Amy A. 393 Wallace, Christopher S. 409 Wallace III, Lowell C. 397 Wallace, Jason M. 377 Wallace, Joshua R. 413 Waller, Brett J. 391

Waller, Jonathon C. 440 Waller, Samuel T. 399 Walsh, Daniel M. 397 Walsh, Jacob J. 395

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Walters, Brooks M. 412 Walters, Drew M. 388 Walton, Daniel A. 413 Walton, Darrell Allen 289

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Wargo, Aaron S. 393 Wargo, Joshua D. 381

Williams Jr, Roderick J. 433

Williams, Kellen Mahany 341 Williams, Matthew C. 425 Williams, Michael L. 441 Williams, Richard P. 409 Williams, Tina 144 Williams, Todd Allen 289 Williams, Travis 411 Williams, Tyler R. 385 Williford, Graham C. 398 Willis, Brian L. 419 Wilmes, Ryan E. 379 Wilson, Benjamin M. 431 Wilson, Charlene M. 404 Wilson, Christopher George 352

Yengo, Christopher W.

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Wilson, Stephen 134 Wilson, Stephen Wayne 281

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Westmoreland, Justin T. 371

Wetzel, Bryan L. 373 Wetzler, Darin E. 439

Wheatley, Angela M. 428 Whelan, Glendon Connor 261

Watts, Randi R. 389

Whitaker, Justin T. 437 White, Alexander 317 White, Christopher J. 379 White, Clayton P. 407 White, Derrick L. 417 White, Ethan A. 397

Wear, Adam M. 381

White III, Thomas D. 408

Weathers, Dusten R. 408 Weaver, Barry Stephen 265 Weaver, Kevin J. 421

White Jr, Anthonelli 425

Watson, William A. 409 Watts, Brian J. 377

Webb, Andrew E. 437

Webb, Andrew L. 385 Webb, Richard Aaron 253 Weber, Elizabeth Rose 360 Weber, Liz 202 Weber, Nicholas R. 428 Weber, Philip E. 415 Weber, Shannon C. 379 '

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Weeks, Patricia M. 393

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Wells, Andrew A. 379 Wells Jr, Gary E. 390 Welsh, John V. 389 Welt, David T. 429 Wenckus, Dalia Jeanette 237 Wendell, Reginald J. 395 Wenner, Kristin 92,93 Wenner, Kristin E. 416 Wentzel, Jonathan F. 429 Werner, Daniel C. 437 Werner, Matthew W. 436

Yanagita, Nicholas S. 431 Yang, Jeonghwan 385 Yang, Taylor I. 363 Yang, Ted T. 407 Yarbrough, Brandon H. 371 Yarbrough, Ruven G. 381 Yasunaga, Joseph W. 381 Yazzie, Lamoni 87

Wilson II, Billy Randall 352

Warner, Mark A. 383 Warren, Jerad T. 409

Watry, Kevin R. 384 Watson, Ashley P. 389 Watson, Joseph Patrick 341

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Washburn, Andrew M. 373 Wass, Julie Ann 301 Wassmuth, Daniel C. 385 Waters Iv, Elbert M. 375 l Watkins, Michael S. 393

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Warner, Christopher L. 423

White, Kevin E. 370 White, Matthew R. 419 White, Torree Michelle 289 Whitehead, Christopher F. 383

Whitehill Jr, John M. 437

Whitener, Jalen A. 385 Whiteside, Robert W. 395 Whitfield, Shawn M. 393 Whiting Jr, Richard G. 437

Whiting, Michael S. 376 Whitlock, Scott T. 431 Whitmer, Geoffrey S. 409 Whitsel II, Paul Russell 360 Whittaker, Victoria 417

Wholey, Leonard N. 397 Wiberg, Christopher J. 421 Wick, Ryan M. 399 Wick, Steven Patrick 325 Wickes, Adam R. 392 Wickham, Teressa A. 373

Wieringa, Matthew E. 425 Wiesehan, Andrew S. 441 Wieser, Chad Garrett 317 Wiesner III, Edward J. 395

Wietlisbach, Eric B. 371 Wilce, Wendy L. 401 Wilcoxen, Matthew S. 412 Wilds, Nathaniel D. 413 Wilkerson, William R. 419 Willcox, Travis Gavin 273

Willey, Jason Paul 277 Willhardt, David Walter 301 Williams, Adam M. 371 Williams, Christina M. 389 Williams, Crystal J. 403 Williams, Jeremy 61 Williams, Jeremy Earl 233

Wiltgen, Jacob S. 395 Wimberley, John P. 371 Wimer, Jeremy David 261 Winslow, Travis 221 Winslow, Travis Montgomery 348

Winters, Nicole L. 440 Wisehart, William L. 381 Wiseman, Jennifer Renae 301 Wisniewski, David A. 420 Withers, LeighAnn 109 Withers, Leighanne V. 413 Witt, Joseph P. 409 Woldow, Julie A. 397 Wolf, Jennifer 108

Wolf, Jennifer L. 377 Wolfard, Alex C. 393 Wolfe, Adam C. 433 Wolfe, Carl Joseph 277 Wolfram, Kristopher S. 402 Wolthoff, Matthew M. 380 Wonnumpannia Jr, John J. 384

Wood, Andrew R. 401 Wood, Andrew W. 433 Wood, Benjamin J. 437

Wood, Christopher C. 404 Wood, Kelly R. 375 Wood, Ryan Christopher 257 Woodall Jr, James P. 400

Woods, Casey Young 261 Woods Jr, Frankie L. 425 Woodward, Matthew D. 410

Woody, Abram 54 Woody, Abram M. 424 Woolf, Geoffrey R. 419 Wooster, Cyrena B. 408 Wooten, Carey A. 381 Wozniak, Kristin A. 435

Wright, Charles A. 433 Wright, Gary L. 418 Wright, Jaina L. 383 Wright, James M. 432 Wright, Jordan M. 391 Wright, Nathan Robert 348 Wroten, Matthew C. 389 Wunderlich, Matthew C.N 401

Wyffels, Rebecca Ann 285 Wygant, Joshua M. 377 Wyne, Shawn M. 407

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Zumwalt, Jason Christopher

Yazzie, Lamoni P.

Wesley, Shelley S. 433

421

Zumbro, Bryan S. 435 Zumbrun, Joshua W. 379

Wilson, Elliot R. 405 Wilson, Garrett A. 378

Warnaar, Justin J. 439

Zuercher, Brandon Anthony

Wynn, Daniel C. 421 Wzientek, Nicholas T.

388

Yee, Alan 436 420

Yesenia Escobar 414

Yesue, Elizabeth Ashley 241 Yim, IlkyuP. 432 Yoakem Jr, Donald A. 424 York 194

York, Christopher J. 433

Young, Bradley M. 389 Young, Elizabeth F. 396 Young, James R. 432 Young Jr, William C. 399 Young, Keith A. 376 Young, Michael Joseph 305 Young, Samuel B. 413 Young, Shannon L. 436 Young, Stephen J. 406 Young, Timothy E. 427 Young, Tyler J. 383 Younger, Alex C. 373 Youngpeter, Kristy Jo 301 Youngquist, Benjamin D. 410 Younker, Thomas Benjamin 241

Yousey, Daniel Lewis 293

z Zabierek, Mark J. 429

Zabka, Dennis A. 411 Zackrisson, Ryan W. 439 Zakrajsek, Mara R. 373 Zambrano, Jose L. 426 Zanotti, C.J. 78 Zapata, Fernando 161 Zapata, Fernando Luis 233 Zaremba Jr, Thomas J. 419

Zark, Brian S. 427

Zarybnisky, Eric Jack 289 Zeigler, Michael W. 245 Zeller, Kari L. 370

Zerwig, Anthony L.

413

Ziarnick, Brent D. 433 Zicarelli, Scott A. 407

Ziegler, Eric L. 385 Zielinski, Christopher R. 374 Zielinski, Gregory F. 396 Zielinski, Todd M. 419

Ziemann, Matt 202 Ziemann, Matthew Jeffrey 233

Zimmerman, Renee L. 394

Zurick, Jeffrey T. 404 Zwiaska, Alec D. 425 Zwiers, Scott N. 381

Colophon Here it is, that inscription at the end of the book

giving the publication facts. Behind the Blue Curtain was the theme decided upon by the 2001 Polaris staff. The cover was

designed with help from Ken Weaver, Weaver Design, in Photoshop. The material chosen for the cover is SKIVERTEX-MATARA 5160 Series. All pages in the book are 801b Enamel Passport Talc. The book is made up of 32 signatures, all of them printed four color except the family, friends and supporter section and Index which are in black and white. All of the sections of the book were done in and Illustradesigned in Pagemaker with additional

designs Photoshop background designs in most sections are either a scanned paper or a choice of Pantone or Taylor process colors. Each staff member chooses their fonts for their section except for the body copy which is the same throughout the book. The body copy is Malibu 11 point. Here are a list of sections and the fonts each incorporated: Academics Museum, Muggy, Ballardvale; Cadet Life Seville, Globe; Clubs Veljovic Medium, Honest, Momento, Other, Tri; Closing Freehand Script; History spreads Times New Roman, Torch, Muggy; Opening Finesse, Touch, Eric, Book Antiqua; Divider Pages Trajan, Underwear, At; Firsties Pegasus, Times New Roman; June Week Embassy, Thrill, Race; Military TektoMM 503, BakerSignet, Tiepolo Book, Nouveau Gothic; Mini-mag Zenith, Elegance, Abera, Paint, Cavil, Tracy, Torch, Momento, AvantGarde, Torch, Elvis, Christian, Trajan; Sports Jurasaki, Footen, Finesse; Squadrons Ballardvale, Tracy, Torch, Speaking. tor. The

the human spirit Hmm... The year 2001. It should have been a year to remember. But it was a year we would like to forget. The word that comes to mind is

instead, for most of us,

betrayal. It is sad how they can destroy the very essence of a person or group. But the real TRUTH is that nothing could destroy our spirit. And each of you will go from here not to careers in the one thinks

normal world

but to defend our nation. To defend their nation. To protect the very freedom Sad they enjoy. they never understood that and never will. -

To the firsties that have left Polaris and the

Academy. Oh, how I will miss you. We all started together. I have watched each of you develop into outstanding officers and human beings. Most of all, the Polaris has enjoyed the gift of your talents, effort and most precious time. Thanks does not give enough back to you. But please each of you always know that I will be forever with you, as this yearbook will be. I promise to always be here for you Christopher, Janene, Erik, Stephen, Jennifer and Petie. To those few left behind Ret, Los, LG, Tami, and Joshua -1 look forward to your firstie year and what you will bring, once again, to the table. -

To those who actually read this last

page, you can never understand what it took to

this book. But you now have a piece of

complete history, in so many ways, in front of you. We all hope

you enjoy it and never forget your time spent at USAFA.

Until next year, shine bright

POLARIS

shine bright!

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