Polaris 2010 USAF Academy Yearbook by USAFA Association of Graduates

The Zoo

—

Cadets and graduates have long applied this unofficial nickname

to the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The source of the moniker is not certain. However, many suspect it comes from the image of students on display as they navigate the

Terrazzo under the watchful eyes of tourists on the chapel overlook. The 2009 Polaris saw completion of a Long Blue Line of six identically covered

yearbooks which commemorated 50th anniversaries from the signing of the Air Force Academy Bill in 1954 to the graduation of the Class of 1959. Given the opportunity to reengage their imagination in 2010, the cadet staff chooses to "go wild" with its theme.

Our cover illustrates a desire to further develop this theme. Cadets are not caged animals being tended by zoo keepers. Rather, they are a collection of the finest representatives of their separate "species," each of whom survived a rigorous selection process.

They are, in fact, among the fittest our nation has to offer. Basic cadets are a diverse and disparate mob when they arrive, but over the summer, cadre shapes them into fourthclassmen. Then it's four years of strenuous military, physical and education lessons that guide cadets through their metamorphosis into leaders for the world's most powerful air and space force. Naturally, many fall off along the way as the selection process continues. The Class of 2010 has seen its fair share leave, but as we applaud their graduation, be confident that we are Respecting The Best of the wild creatures who arrived four years ago. —

James Rush, Polaris Advisor

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C1C Chris Hunter

C2C Nick Debarmore

Photographer

C1C Chloe Angello

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Maj. Tom Jost

James A. Rush

Brad Milliman

Arnie Spencer

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Public Affairs Liaison

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HOOP AND HOLLER

(Above) Mike McLain looks for a

passing angle against the University of Northern Colorado. Cadets got a break

from the rigors of Commanant’s Chal-

lenge in order to cheer on the home team in Clune Arena.

SEARCH & RESCUE

(Below and Right) A rescue team locates a "downed

Airman,” provides protection

from enemy combatants and calls for a

helicopter evacuation on the Terrazzo. I Photos by C1C Luke Connolly

COOL RUNNING

(Right) C4Cs Cody Anderson, Jef-

frey Baptist and John Skeele brave the chill air to represent their class and Cadet Squadron 31 during the

fitness challenge run.

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Cadet Squadron 23 scored its

Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Samuel Cox attaches the champion streamer to Cadet Squadron 23’s guidon at the Commandant's

the outbrief, top squadron individual

Commandant’s Challenge Nov. 21-23.

performers received coins from GenThis year’s theme was “Leaders

ing the Cadet Wing’s physical, intellec-

in Action.” C1C Jonathan Cordell said

tual and mental fitness. Cadets were

events were targeted to resemble the

outbriefed Nov. 23 in Clune Arena

Air Force operational aura as much as

before the long-awaited Thanksgiving

possible.

competing.

Cadet Group 3 superintendent

break.

Challenge award ceremony in

year CS23 has stood above all of the 40 cadet squad-

“We’re proud of what you’ve

Senior Master Sgt. Pernell Parker

done, and you should be proud,”

said he felt the challenge was very

said Commandant of Cadets Brig.

successful and that its intent was well

Gen. Samuel Cox emphasizing every

carried out.

squadron met the standards for all Events included physical fit-

this year than last and has improved

ness and field exercises with trials in

from year to year. He said one of the

marksmanship, land navigation, urban

toughest parts of the challenge was

evasion, chemical suit drills, convoy

the lack of sleep but called the Sat-

maneuvers and self

urday afternoon break, when cadets

aid-buddy care.

The evaluation portion tested cadets

got an unprecedented break to attend

for room inspection, uniforms, drills

Falcons sports events, a “real morale

and military and Academy knowledge.

booster.”

The Falcon Feud challenged cadets on

military knowledge by squadron in

a game show

format, with CS23 and

CS40 sharing top honors. In other events, CS28 took

squadron first place for field exercises, CS2 placed first for physical training,

BREAK FOR COVER

sive positions during convoy maneuvers.

C2C Jamie Lemieux of CS12 said he felt his squadron overall did better

challenge events.

Cadets leap from their transport truck to set up defen-

eral Cox.

against squadron in competitions test-

Clune Arena Nov. 23. This is the second consecutive

rons

upgrades and activities. During

second straight overall win in the

The annual event pitted squadron

TWO-TIME CHAMPS

ron

C2C Trevor Boyd with the win-

ning CS23 had his fingers crossed that the squadron could pull off another win. He served as element leader and said it was challenging to keep team

members motivated. “We won last year, and I think we

and CS37 won the evaluation chal-

performed at the same level this year,”

lenges.

he said. “It would have been tough to

Winning squadrons garnered trophies and cash awards for squad

come back this year and

be beaten.”

-Ann Patton, USAFA Public Affairs

Commandant's Challenge

The Academy’s 100s Night tradition marks the

Friday closest to

100 calendar days from graduation.

to go straight to bed. Instead, I had to

spend 30 minutes popping enough balloons to clear off my bed.”

senior cadets

Cadet Quintana knew that pro-

find out where they will be assigned

viding snacks or entertainment for

after graduation. Their dorm rooms

doolies was one way to mitigate the

get temporarily renovated too.

damage.

It’s the

night when

This

year,

gathering where

cadets

“We left them $20.10 to get piz-

began by

squadrons

learn

they would be stationed af-

ter they finished technical training at

the 100s Night ceremony in Mitchell

if they wanted and also left them

Squadron 36 celebrate 100s Night with a special dinner

C4C

delivered

Squadron

SSgt. Don Branum

squadrons,

se-

Swartz of Cadet

Corey

11 removed the door to

the room of C1Cs Michael Skidmore

nior cadets in the late hours of the

and William Boyd.

In its place, the

night.

freshmen

secured

two

half-inch

plywood bolted together,

Some were mild.

One room in

Cadet Squadron 32 was turned into

“princess room,” complete with a

mural and

chandelier. room

then

sheets

poured about 500 pounds of

sand and other materials into the

aluminum foil-coated

space between the boards.

Freshmen

the fourthclassmen filled the firsties’

filled

the

of C1Cs Sean Quintana and

Joshua Bouquio with balloons.

with

room

Inside,

than 800 balloons

containing glitter, flour and sugar. I

“There’s a huge smiley face in

opened my door when I got back from

the middle of the floor made of flour,”

the weekend,” Cadet Quintana said.

Cadet Swartz said.

“We

“I had to come back on Sunday night

about

balloons

because I had to catch

there, but we thought that might be

“I

was

The soon-to-be lieutenants find out

Some were more diabolical.

“extreme dorm makeovers” to

at Mitchell Hall.

where they will first be assigned at the meal. I Photo by

nice decoration,” he said.

Later, freshman cadets in their

respective

C 1C Andrew Ward and a fellow firstie from Cadet

maybe that had some sway on the

Hall Feb. 12.

snacks for the weekend,

THE END IS NEAR

very

surprised when

bus for a

putting

water

thought

jump at 4:45 a.m. the next morning. I

got back at around 11 p.m. expecting

Winkle, USAFA Public Affairs

bit much,” he added.

John Van

LOW RENT DISTRICT C4C David Jorgenson orchestrated the total relocation of C1C Bryan Holtz’s living area from the firstie’s

dorm room in Cadet Squadron 07 to a stairwell in the

Military

southwest corner of Vandenberg Hall. I Photo Van Wi- W

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by John

HUFF & PUFF

(Below) Freshman test their lung capac-

ity by filling a dorm room with balloons. I Photo by John Van Winkle

TIED & WRAPPED

(Above) A cadet-made spiderweb snares tennis shoes and other unwary items in

BEDTIME READING

one room while

freshmen shrink wrap

(Above) C1C Jason Sewell of Cadet

the bunk of a firstie known for her ger-

Squadron 29 is known for his in-depth

maphobia. I Photos by John Van Winkle

knowledge of the Cadet Sight Picture, so C4C Jakob Fischer divided room with a wall

Sewell’s

of pages from the pub-

lication. I Photo by John Van Winkle

A-MAZE-ING In CS36, C4Cs Michael Winstead and

Ryan Thompson transformed CICs

Benjamin Brice and Michael Langley’s room

into a labyrinth.

They even includ-

ing “little prizes” at the dead ends. I Photo by John Van Winkle

100's Night

BASIC NO MORE A cadre member slips fourthclassman

epaulets on a former basic cadet following the Acceptance Parade that concludes Basic

Cadet Training. I Photo by Arnie Spencer

DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA

(Right) Red smoke flows past as basics prepare to begin the obstacle portion of the Assault Course in Jacks Valley. I Photo by C1C Arthur Grijalva

DIRTY JOB

(Left) A basic cadet

wriggles under barbed wire while completing the Assault Course. I Photo by

C1C Arthur Grijalva

DIG DOWN DEEP

(Right) C2C Andrew

Whitmey offers “encouragement” to basic cadets

competing in the tug-o-war during BCT field day. 1 Photo by Arnie Spencer

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training An assault by flu-like illnesses

didn’t keep this year’s basic cadets from returning to the Cadet Area after

OUTTA LINE

same, the delivery of the training is

always unique.” One unanticipated challenge for

demonstrating a “consistently high

the Class of 2013 was basic cadets

level of motivation and energy,”

ac-

who developed symptoms after being

cording to the Basic Cadet Training

exposed to flu-like illnesses. Overall,

commander.

the impact on the Academy mission,

“[The Class of] 2013 did an ex-

however, was mitigated through

C1C Kile Kuzma explains to Basic Cadet Christopher Cameron the importance of "dressing to the left," otherwise known as maintaining distance and spacing while

marching in ranks. I Photo by Arnie Spencer

cellent job throughout the challenges

effective crisis action planning and

of Jacks Valley,” said Lt. Col. Ted

execution.

Detweiler. “The class can certainly be

proud of its performance.” The trek back to the Hill isn’t the

beginnings.

some courses,

course, obstacle course and confi-

dence course, they ensured basic

of Jacks Valley really only marked

cadets had at least one chance to

the end of the fifth week of training,”

complete each course. With FLI-related concerns loom-

another solid week filled with evalua-

ing, the traditional Doolie Day Out

tions.”

became Doolie Day In. A USAFA team effort made for a near seamless

not significantly different than last,

change in plans to ensure the health,

Colonel Detwiler said. However,

safety and a boosted morale of all.

cadet leadership changes every year,

Photo by Arnie Spencer

such as the assault

to be the end of BCT, the march out

Training in Jacks this year was

a messy day of training in Jacks Valley during BCT. I

point,” the BCT commander said. Although the staff had to reschedule

Colonel Detwiler said. “We still had

Basic cadets let loose with some verbal stress relief after

relatively minor from an overall stand-

end; rather, it’s just one of many more

“While the basics may want it

SHOUT IT OUT

“Impact from FLIs has been

“While it may not have been

which brings new leadership styles

exactly what they were hoping for, I

and techniques to the program. “The

think it’s fair to say they all enjoyed

end result being that, although the

themselves,” the colonel said.

training events themselves are the

Carter, USAFA Public Affairs

Basic Cadet Training

Ken

weeK Say goodbye to carrying book bags, morning

physical fitness for good measure. That

minutes of knowl-

edge recitation, restricted paths and

time to reflect in

wearing uniforms off-base.

rooms.”

Say

hello

hard-

wearing

squadron “theme

squadron puts their

Each

spin

own

freshmen took

evening,

variety of themed

imitate

real-

earned prop and wings and full ac-

rooms

ceptance as cadets for the Class of

world scenarios.

2013 after closing ceremonies at this

first was a mock deployment brief-

year’s Recognition, March 11-14.

ing, followed by a flight simulation,

Recognition of the

culmination

four-degrees’ training

pro-

purposed

For CS 16, the

capture, a prisoner of war interrogation and a funeral for a squad mate.

cess, a capstone challenge event of

Major training

physical fitness and knowledge, said

Brian Thorn said it was the highlight

Maj. John Orchard, air officer com-

of his own Recognition.

manding for Cadet Squadron 16, the

“It is the most

events officer C1C

meaningful re-

“Proud Chickenhawks.” Recognition

minder of what my profession is,” he

reflects the Basic Cadet Training ex-

said. “This is serious business.”

periences and challenges; it summarizes and wraps up those challenges and

the

knowledge

the freshmen

have gained throughout the year.

“It’s an emotional milestone, and

On March 13, freshmen’s dorm rooms and

perclassmen’s rigorous inspection. Then, seniors led the freshmen in a run to Cathedral

they know they have done something important in their life,” he added.

Challenges began the evening of March 11 in the

Rock.

hallways, lined with upperclassmen rendering salutes, each fourth-class-

session

words, “Recognition granted.”

rigorous training

combination of fitness and knowl-

testing

March 12 was dedicated to

physical fitness courses,

leadership

exercises and tours of the Terrazzo, where upperclassmen explained the

at last heard the

Dinner

followed

Hall,

where the

class

received

long-awaited in

Mitchell

newly-recognized congratulations

full members of the Cadet Wing.

“Wearing

backpack

rich heritage of the Academy present

sweet,” said C4C Rory Montgomery.

there and, of course, threw in more

-Ann Patton, USAFA Public Affairs

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celebrate with silver-hatted freshmen after the classes com

Afterward, in dorms’ darkened

man

CAUSE TO CELEBRATE C1C Megan Moulton and a fellow red-hatted senior

pleted the Run to the Rock. I Photo by Arnie Spencer

squadrons with

edge.

uniforms went under up-

Fourth class cadets faced a

variety of physical ordeals ing Recognition. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly

MINEFIELD

AIM HIGH

One great leap carries a freshman clear of

Cadre push freshmen relent-

TAKING CHARGE

(Above) Fourthclass cadets team up to

lessly to help them discover

floor studded with paper "mines." The

blindfolded cadets have to trust their peers

new limits to their

to guide them through safely. I Photo by

abilities. I Photo by Amie

Amie Spencer

Spencer

physical

HAPPY DAYS

(Left) C4C Steven Wedan can't help but

squadron "charge” from the

smile with pride after receiving his prop

cadet area to Cathedral Rock during the

and wings from a squadorn upperclass-

move their

Run to the Rock. I Photo by CIC Luke

man.

I Photo by Amie Spencer

Connolly

Recognition Week

(Above) Squadron theme rooms teach freshmen the patriotic lessons connected to the Airmen’s Creed and the Code of Conduct. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly

SEEING RED

(Above) Fourthclassmen must endure firsties' wrath when the freshmen fail to live up to standards and expectations. 1 Photo by C1C Luke Connolly

RED TOTING BOARD

(Above) C1C Kathryn Lynn re-decorates her squadron “charge” which will be carried to Cathedral Rock by unit freshmen. I Photo by Arnie Spencer

WELCOME TO THE WING

(Right) Upperclassmen formally recognize freshmen as full cadets by pinning on the cadets’ prop and wings emblems. I Photo

by Arnie Spencer

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Recognition is the most impor-

lations about 40 days and supposed

tant annual event in a fourthclass-

insiders reporting the new horrible

man’s cadet life. The 2010 event

things “sure to be included this time.”

started March 11 and continued until

This year’s myths included some

March 13. The Class of 2013 had

diversions that pop up every year

waited 231 days since arriving on I-

-fake schedules, going one direction

Day (Inprocessing).

around the T’zo for 40 days, the as-

SERVE WITH HONOR

Four degrees were finally able

sault course being two days long and

to live the life they observed as ap-

stories of ambulances driving cadets

pointees, recruits and visitors. Rec-

away in scores. It also included a few

ognition is a unique training event

new ones

because almost every single fresh-

for cadets who had been isolated for

The honor of serving the nation potentially carries

deadly consequences. Many of these are explained to freshmen

through theme rooms designed by each

squadron. I Photo by C2C Nick Debarmore

man

is involved, regardless of status.

Intercollegiate sports, club activities

“special” Recognition

swine flu and recognition probation. All in all, after three days, the

injury cannot get one out of

Class of 2013 successfully completed

For some freshman, Recognition

the task and was recognized as a full-

is their first “beat” session since basic

fledged member of the Cadet Wing.

or even

it.

training.

The class is more united

The experience has taught them

than at any point since basic and that

exactly what training they will help

gives them strength.

enforce on the Class of 2014, in turn

Preparation starts months prior

affecting every class following. This

and so do the mind games. Dorm hall-

pattern forever cements the impor-

ways abound with exaggerated stories

tance of Recognition 2010 in acad-

of past recognitions, ridiculous specu

emy history.

C4C David Dunkel

NO PEEKING! Fourthclass cadets learn to work together to overcome

challenges such as how to make a square out of rope while blindfolded. I Photo by Amie Spencer

Recognition Week Cont

1990’s

group of animators

were

perform a full parade before the

sitting around a coffee table think-

critical eyes of permanent party and

ing up ideas for a new project that

intrigued onlookers lining the chapel

These artists

they had been given. left the

wall. Just before

Disney studios to come to

entering

Mitchell

the Air Force Academy where they

Hall we pass the Eagle and

found inspiration in marching.

ling statue, whose words are forever

The cadets’ focus, attention to

Fledg-

engraved into our minds and hearts

detail and the fact they marched just

since basic cadet training.

about every day, presented the per-

the eagle nurtures its young, Firsties

feet model from which the animators

marching in the front nurture their

could build.

Because of the impact

Just as

fledgling officers.

cadets left on them, strips eerily fa-

Marching

in formation is

just

miliar to those who have paced the

one

method where

can

Terrazzo may be

underneath

our

ability

to work

group and

while

continue to develop team cohesion

the

seen

marching hyenas

they

present the infamous Scar with

modified “eyes right.”

ferent tune, a

one

with

clapping and

rambunctious “Hey” interjected in

the middle. We also tend to emulate a

as a

show

‘COLUMN LEFT, HARCH’ Cadets perform a left turn as they march by squadron in the 2010 Organizational Awards Parade on Stillman Parade Field. I Photo by James A. Rush

squadron. As we march in for-

mation, it is a time to demonstrate

At our Zoo we march to a dif-

lunch

Every Monday before

As the story goes, in the early

different kind of creature, symbol-

ized by how we march.

our

warrior ethos by having a hun-

dred individuals as one

body.

move as one

unit,

A time-honored tradi-

tion, marching will always be a part of helping

eagles.

fly from fledglings to

C2C Raphael Watson

PATRIOTIC APPEAL C1C Matthew Deming issues commands to Cadet Squadron 38

during the Red, White and Brave Parade in downtown Colorado

Springs, Colo., Aug. 29.1 Photo by Rachel Boettcher

HAVE A BLAST The shockwave from cannon fire adds to the

patriotic

atmosphere when the National Anthem is played

during Academy parades; it tends to set off nearby car alarms too. I Photo by James A. Rush

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Parades

RIFLE DRILL

(Above) C4C Colton Steen practices rifle drill and ceremonies on the Academy’s Honor Court in

January. The Cadet Honor Guard

performs ceremonial and funeral honors for the Cadet Wing as

well as for local, national and intemational communities. I Photo

by SSgt. Don Branum) REVILLE

(Right) The Cadet Honor Guard’s flag formation team raises the American flag during reveille on the Terrazzo Sept. 11 in honor those who died in terrorist attacks

eight years earlier. I Photo by Mike Kaplan

COLOR GUARD

(Right) With an “eyes right” salute from each

squadron, the Cadet Wing honors the American

Flag during a Sept. 18 parade celebrating the Air Force’s 62nd birthday.

I Photo by Mike Kaplan

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auav For most cadets, reveille is the

the Cadet Wing in flag decorum. Ca-

20-minute warning to be in uniform,

det Honor Guard exemplifies “excel-

squared away, and walking to break-

lence in all we do” from fourth class

fast. For members of the USAFA

year training to competition and detail

Cadet Flonor Guard, however, reveille

training. Admission into honor guard is

is the conclusion of the first military

duty of the day. Long before most cadets wake

rigorous and tough, requiring tenacity and dedication its members.

position at the flagpole, carrying our

is not an end. There is still more work

nation’s colors. When reveille plays,

to do.

it is the Honor Guard that ensures ev-

decorum, raising and lowering the flag

eryone for miles around knows which

as well as other duties.

Hoisting up the flag with preci-

of Sept. 11, 2001. I Photo by Mike Kaplan

Each member is trained in flag

“We value respect, dignity, and

duty,” said C2C Eddie Miller.

“I joined

[Honor Guard] because I respect what

cated to its duties. The flag is not the

our

assumed though.

in honor of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks

Earning the black beret

sion and skill, honor guard is dedi-

only responsibility these cadets have

FLAG TEAM

skills necessary for

up, the honor guard carefully takes

country we serve.

The flag formation team secures the American Flag at half staff

Honor Guard competes in na-

flag stands for.” Through the hard work and

excellence of the Cadet Honor Guard, this tradition of respect continues to

tional drill competitions, presents the

be passed to future members of the

flag in color guard details and trains

long blue line.

C1C Jeff Faulkner

HONOR CORDON Cadets stand ready to honor the official party at the

2010 graduation ceremony in Falcon Stadium. 1 Photo

by Maj. Tom Jost

Honor Guard

Following Is a transcribed interview betweeq the host of KAFA's Character \ Matters Show, retired CMSgt. Bob Vasquez and Academy Superintendant

Lt. Gen. Michael C. Gould.

Q,; You've been here at the Academy for almost a year now right? h: Not quite a year, we got here in June of last year, so everything we've seen in this cycle has been new. So, come June 9th we'll have our first year under our belt and we'll go from there. Q: Now sir you are a graduate of the Academy? h:

Graduated in 76 also graduated from the Prep School, so I'm real proud

of that.

Q: So you're the first superintendant we've had that was "a preppie." A: I believe so. Q: So you spent five years here then? A: I did.

Q.: So where is your home originally? A; Ohio... Kent, Ohio. Kent State University, you may remember back to ...

May 4th 1970? The Ohio Guard came in and tragically four students were killed. That was during my junior year at Kent State University High and it was a pretty formative time in my life. Q: Did that have an effect on you coming in the military? A; Well it had more of an effect on a lot of my buddies. A big anti-war movement was going on and I was real interested in serving in the Air Force; and a lot of my buddies thought "why would you do that? We have a war going on in Vietnam." Thankfully I had a lot of good guidance, the right type of upbringing from my parents and I had the desire to serve. I felt /f was a commitment and when the Air Force

Academy opportunity arose, I jumped at it.

Q: And how did that arise, did someone recruit you? A; / was actually contacted by football. So, you know, to have an opportunity to play division one ball and I'll be honest with you I was attracted to Colorado

because the skiing. I've told a lot of folks just don't come to the Air Force Academy because you want to play football and ski, but that's sort of what lured me here, and then there Is the sense of commitment sets in afterwards. It is an evolutionary process. I never thought at that time that 35 or 40 years I'd still be doing this, but that sense of commitment does grow on you. We've

enjoyed every minute of our time in the Air Force. Q: Now did you come here as a professor or anything like that between graduation and now? A: I stayed as a lieutenant while I was awaiting pilot training. I worked about eight months as a grad assistant fresh out of the Academy and then I did come back on the athletic department staff as a captain to work for Coach Hatfield and Coach DeBerry. I flew the T-41 on the side and was an associate AOC, so we

really

got involved in all aspects of the base. I have to admit, I enjoyed my experience at the Academy better during that time 32

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as a staff member and a coach

than I did as a cadet. But it helped us understand the challenges of

doing the right things at the Academy and providing the right atmosphere to develop these young men and women into leaders.

Q: Has a lot changed since you were gone? A:

It looks fairly similar; the environment

looks the same, but it was so much harder back when I

was

fourthclass cadet.

Of course things change but

«laughs» mostly for the better. Ne hope to Things evolve over time. continue with those changes, focus on ,

the traditions; the traditions that are worth Continue to make our maintaining. more applicable to the challenges training

graduates will face when they are out So the changes I've seen are all for the good. our

there as lieutenants.

Q.:

What can you share with the cadets,

especially those who will be graduating so they can succeed in our great Air Force? A; You just hope they can capture all the rhetoric that they've been hearing for the past four years and they can whittle it down to what's really important about being leaders; and that is to go out and treat your people with respect. Hopefully what the cadets have learned during their experience here is they responded well to leaders who cared about them. If nothing else, they can take that forward and it will really help them when they get out on active duty; to go lead others in the same way they liked to be led. I think that's just about as simple as it can be. Now that doesn't mean you have to be easy on your people. You can hold your standards high. You can demand excellence in everything you do, but if you can do that with a smile and still have some fun, you'll be an effective leader. Listen to your gut. As you're making decisions and you're faced with some tough calls, if you think something isn't right in what you are about to decide, it probably isn't. So you listen to your gut, you listen to your conscience and then you make your decisions based on that. 1. USAFA’S FIRST FAMILY

Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould and his wife, Paula, celebrate at the Red, White and Brave Parade in downtown Colorado Springs, CO, Aug. 29. | Photo by Mike Kaplan 2. MISSION IMMERSION Lt. Col. Alexander Cos describes to General Gould the aircraft exit

strategy they will use to safely clear a UV-18 aircraft during their tandem jump. The general jumped with Colonel Cos Aug. 3 in order to learn more about the Academy mission and cadet programs.

Photo by TSgt. Christopher DeWitt 3. QUIZ WHIZ

General Gould interacts with the host, judge and panel of NPR's

Catch Character Matters with ret. CMSgt. Bob

“Wait, Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” comedy news quiz May 6. The

Vasquez Wednesdays at 8 and 8 on 97.7 KAFA

Academy superintendent, correctly answered two of three questions about Eton College in England to win a prize for Dan Condon of

Boulder, CO. I Photo by Johnny Wilson

Q&A with the Superintendent

I FOUGHT THE LOG

...

(Series above)... and the log won. Fortu-

nately for Basic Cadet Clayton Elliot, cadet EMTs were close by to ensure he recovered

from his slip quickly. The rigors of Basic Cadet Training, especially second Beast,

keep EMTs busy during the summer. I Photo by C1C Arthur Grijalva PATCH ‘EM UP

(Right)...

...

send ‘em on their way. Ban-

daging minor scrapes, cuts and blisters can be a full-time job for cadet EMTs during BCT. I Photo by Arnie Spencer

Military

Many years ago in the Swiss Alps,

Most cadets who participate in this

Saint Bernards were dispatched to roam

program have had little to no prior train-

the snowy peaks looking for travelers

ing in the art of life saving, but each se-

who had fallen ill to avalanches and

mester EMTs look for cadets interested

other hardships while travelling in the

in becoming the health watch dogs for

extreme climate.

the Zoo.

With bottles of brandy slung around

Meeting most weekends, these

their necks, they would go out looking

cadets take on a new kind of class.

In-

for those who have fallen and wait for

stead of thinking to themselves, “When

help to come.

I going to use the derivative of X

At our Zoo, we have a different

squared over Pi,” these cadets know

breed of rescuer for cadets who struggle

and understand what they learn this

with physical hardships.

week could save someone’s life tomor-

Brandy has

been replaced by an actual medical

row.

kit allowing cadet Emergency Medical

Hopefully the first time we have

Technicians to play an integral part in

seen our cadet EMTs wasn’t when we

maintaining a safe environment during

were

the Zoo’s major events.

parade dress and seeing three blurry

They’re everywhere, at football

staring up at a blue sky wearing

lines and a distant voice asking us how

games, parades, training sessions,

many fingers you see.

Commandant’s Challenge and Recogni-

don’t come equipped with brandy like

tion; cadet EMTs are sent throughout the

the original EMTs of old, they will fill you

wing with vigilant eyes for those in need

up and get you on your feet in no time.

of assistance.

C2C Raphael Watson

HELP IS ON THE WAY ...

Although they

...

hang in there. Active duty

EMTs frequently attend the

Academy’s large events. These full-time professionals are aug-

mented by the cadet volunteers. I

Photo by Arnie Spencer

Cadet EMTs

They didn’t get mad. They got even, and then some.

gave us a shot at winning. We just smiled and used that as motiva-

Opera-

tion to make them eat their words

tion Air Force trip in Southwest Asia

because we knew who would have

Twelve cadets on

out for revenge at the start

were

of the

match.

grudge

the last laugh.” The cadet team of 10 was se-

The cadets

by a mere second in the first seven-mile relay. were defeated

Before the first contest,

the

cadets had been traveling for more than 20 hours on the journey from With

Denver to Southwest Asia.

little more than two hours of sleep,

lected from

total of 12 cadets.

The Army culled their best runners

from 220 soldiers.

30-day Operation Air Force experience gave the cadets opportunities to see Air Force opThe

erations up close. “I

they took up the challenge for the

really enjoyed seeing

Air Force in real action,” said C1C

of July 4.

Ridge Flick from CS27. “Watching planes take off and knowing that

team’s

motivation

was

simple, said C1C Dan Hill from Ca-

The Acad-

they were heading for Iraq and Afghanistan was an incredible experience. It really made me appreciate why we work so hard while we’re at the Academy.”

emy team of 10 runners bested the

Cadet Hill, too, said he appre-

det Squadron 2.

“We just wanted

to beat Army.”

The

grudge

rematch

totally different story.

was

Army by well over a minute. “It felt really good to

ciated beat

impressed

for the KC-10 fuel tankers.

smack talk from

lot of

Army during

the

with those who cared

tenance personnel

race, so it was fun shutting them up

work 12 hours

when we beat them.”

week in

The

race

drew several hun-

dred spectators.

our

Main-

the flightline

day, six days a 120-plus degree heat and 90-percent humidity. “Their pride is uncanny,” he a

“There was no doubt in any of

said.

“In the heat and sun,

minds that we would win,” said

know

something

C1C Josh Whiteheart.

“The whole

week Army talked trash and

Military

never

Photo by SSgt. Joshua Garcia

He was especially

from CS15.

was

facilities June 25 at an air base in Southwest Asia. I

opportunities to see the Air

Force in action.

them,” said C1C Clayton Bryant “There

first aid kits for deploying members heading downrange while visiting the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group

our

first race in the early morning hours

The

SELF AID CICs Dan Everett and Erik Nelson build individual

bigger

they

BEAT ARMY

than

A cadet celebrates after

themselves.”-Ann Patton, USAFA Public Affairs

race

passing the guidon during a

against the Army at a deployment base in South-

west Asia. I Photo

by SrA. Stephen Lynch

VICTORY LAP C1C Harold Parker takes the guidon from C1C Ridge Flick and begins the race’s final lap. The Falcons took the lead in the seventh lap and held on for

victory. I Photo by SrA. Stephen Lynch

■

BAND-AID, CHECK (Above) CICs Mallory Morgan, Carrie Moore and Gina Koenigsberger go

AIR POWER C1C Harold Parker holds the 380th Air

Expeditionary Wing guidon high after finishing the final lap in a seven-mile guidon relay race July 22, 2009, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The Academy team of 10 runners beat Army

by more

than a minute. I Photo by SrA. Stephen

Lynch

over the contents of an

individual first

aid kit during the cadet’s visit of unit medical facilities June 25 at an air base

in Southwest Asia. I Photos by SSgt. Joshua Garcia

ARMY TRAINING SIR!

Army Spc. John Dodson briefs cadets on the Army mission June 24 at an undis-

closed location in Southwest Asia.

Ops Air Force

l.r^l -vyf was killed July 18 in the crash Capt. Mark R. McDowell V 3k

L„ .J; \A a| of an F-15E Strike Eagle over eastern Afghanistan. Also killed was

Capt. Thomas J. Gramith.

Both Airmen were deployed

loved ones

...

and to the Airmen and the joint and coalition

team members who called them friends and will miss their fel-

low warriors,” said Lt. Gen. Gary North, U.S. Air Forces Central

commander.

A team of U.S. and coalition forces immediately respond-

from the 336th Fighter Squadron at Seymour-Johnson Air

They were flying in support of coalition op-

ed to the crash site, secured it and recovered the Airmen. The

erations when the crash occurred at approximately 3:15 A.M.

Airmen have been returned to their families through a dignified

Kabul time.

transfer from Afghanistan to the United States.

Force Base, NC.

The crash was not due to hostile fire.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and

(Far left) Members of the 4th Fighter Wing Honor Guard stand guard at the lockers of fallen 336th Fighter Squadron pilots Capts. Mark McDowell. 26. and

Thomas Gramith. 27. at Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base. N.C.. July 28. 2009. I Photo by SrA. Ciara Wymbs

CLASS OF 2005

Capt. Mark R. McDowell, seen here in his senior year cadet photo, was killed in an

F-15 crash in eastern Afghanistan July 18. Captain McDowell graduated from

the U.S. Air Force Academy. Colo., in 2005.1 Courtesy photo

a\x/ara won

A native of Aurora, CO, and member of Cadet Squadron 30

cadets volunteered to be a part of the NCLS

the inaugural 1st Lt.

cadet staff. The NCLS team was selected as

Roslyn Schulte Cadet Character and

Leadership Award during a ceremony held in the McDermott Li-

brary May 25.

2010 and earned

C1C Mychol Alexander received the award for his role as

As cadet in charge of NCLS, Cadet Alexander led planning

praise from Academy Su-

perintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould.

cadet in charge of the 2010 National Character and Leadership

Symposium.

quarterly award winner for January to March

The award is named in honor of 1st Lt. Roslyn Schulte, a

2006 graduate of the Academy who was killed in Afghanistan by a

roadside bomb May 20, 2009. Lieutenant Schulte embodied

and execution of the 17th-annual event, themed “Guardians of

the Air Force core values

Trust: Leaders in the Modern Era,” which featured guest speak-

and Excellence in All We Do

ers

such as Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Tommy

Lasorda, Brian Billick, Roberts Ridge veteran and former Army

Integrity First, Service Before Self

said retired Lt. Gen. Erv Rokke,

president of the USAFA Endowment and a 1962 graduate. “Over the years, some of the words have

changed in (the

Ranger Nate Self and other combat veterans. More than 2,000

Academy’s) mission statement, but the central thrust has been

Academy staff and 600 guests attended the event along with the

constant since the Academy began in 1955,” Dr. Rokke said. In

Academy’s 4,400 cadets.

Lieutenant Schulte, the Air Force had an officer who

Cadet Alexander designed and led the first-ever NCLS re-

cruiting night, according to his award nomination. As a result, 53

nalized the core values.

Affairs

truly inter

SSgt. Don Branum, USAFA Public

ment, Lieutenant Helton volunteered to help lead Det. 2 as a

Sept. 14, 2009, was the final roll call for 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron,

flight commander. On Sept. 12, the members of Det. 2 honored his memory.

Detachment 2 flight commander, who perished when a road-

On the stage, in front of more than three hundred service-

side bomb detonated close to his vehicle near to Baghdad

members, lay a folded American flag; it had been pulled out of

Sept. 8, making him the first security forces officer to have died

Lieutenant Helton’s backpack, which he had with him on his

in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

last mission.

Lieutenant Helton chose to be a “ground pounder” as some members in the

security forces profession call it.

“We know that people join the fight for different reasons.

Some join for the sense of service, some to be a part of some-

November 2008, he volunteered for an assignment to Iraq,

thing special, and some for a pride in their nation.

went through pre-deployment training attached to Det. 2, but

the fight for all three,” said Maj. Joe Engelbrecht, 732nd ESFS

deployed to the 732nd ESFS Det. 3 as a flight commander.

Det. 2 commander.

Instead of going home upon completion of the Det. 3 assign-

vice and staff reports.

Joe joined

Compiled from Armed Forces News Ser-

An Airman from the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron De-

tachment 2 Police Transition Team kneels to pay his final respects during a memorial ceremony held at Camp Stryker, Iraq, in honor of 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr. Sept. 12. 2009. Lieutenant Helton, a flight commander for the 732nd ESFS Det. 2, was killed Sept. 8. 2009, by an improvised

explo-

sive device while leading his team. I Photo by TSgt. Johnny Saldivar

BROTHERS IN ARMS Airmen from the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Detachment 2 Police Transition Team stand in formation at

Camp Stryker. Iraq, during a memorial ceremony honoring 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr. Sept. 12. 2009.1 Photo by TSgt. Johnny Saldivar

CONTINUING LEGACY Bob and Susie Schulte present

C1C Mychol Alexander with the first Lieutenant Roslyn Schulte

Award for Cadet Character and

Leadership during a ceremony at the McDermott Library May 25. The award is named for Mr. and

Mrs. Schulte’s daughter, 1st Lt.

Roslyn Schulte, who was killed by a

roadside bomb near Kabul, Af-

ghanistan. May 20, 2009.1 Photo by Johnny Wilson

Combat Heroes and Schulte Award

c ass Academy cadets received the first unmanned aerial systems-remotely piloted aircraft wings awarded in the

Iraq and Afghanistan to provide persistent reconnaissance and strike capability. The Air Force is programmed to go to 50 CAPs

school’s 55-year history during a function at the Dean’s

and may go

Heritage House Feb. 25.

Poss, the director of Air Force intelligence, surveillance

Four

junior and

sophomore U.S. Air

Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, the Academy

Force

superinten-

dent, and Brig. Gen. Dana Born, the dean of the fac-

ulty, presented cadets with certificates and UAS-RPA scarves during the event. “I’m thrilled to recognize the first class of cadets to graduate from Airmanship 200, Airmanship 201 and Airmanship 202 and become the catapult leaders for

over

high as 65,

and reconnaissance strategy,

said

Maj. Gen. James

integration and doctrine

at the Pentagon.

“I’d tell you that you’re the wave of the future, but

realized what a tremendous impact they could have on

you’re not; you’re the wave of the present,” the general said. “That’s the kind of impact you’re going to have.” C2C Jeff Nakayama, a native of Warner Robins, Ga., is one of the four juniors forming the Academy’s instructor pilot cadre and an economics major with Cadet Squadron 34. He first found out about the Academy’s UAS-RPA program through C2C Bradley Sapper, an astronautical engineering major with CS03. “They were looking for people to head up leaderin a brand-new program,” said Cadet Nakayama. ship “I said, ‘You know what? Let’s see what happens,’

the application of airpower. Now, we can’t build them

and it took off from there,” he said.

the UAS-RPA program at the Air Force

Academy,”

General Born said. “You are all pioneers.” Cadets dined and spoke with Generals Gould and Born as well as other leaders in attendance. “I’ve been with RPA’s since the beginning,” Gen-

eral Gould said.

“At first, it was tough going until we

fast enough to satisfy demand.”

The instructor pilots visited Nellis AFB and Creech

The Air Force’s role in that history began in the mid- to late-1990s,

awarding

General Atomics a con-

tract to build the first MQ-1 Predators for $3.2 million

apiece. Teams with the 11th Reconnaissance at Indian

Springs Air Station

Squadron

(now Creech AFB), NV,

AFB, in the summer of 2009 to learn more about RPAs in the operational Air Force.

“It was an interesting experience, seeing the operational side and watching Airmen actually conduct a mission out there,” Cadet Nakayama said. “We were able to go through the program first,

experiment and

flew Predators during Operation Allied Force in 1999.

spend

RPA mission frequency stepped up during

cadets did, and we got to teach them, which was the

Enduring

Freedom in October 2001

Operation

Air Force of-

“Back then, we were doing good to get two Predators in the air for 20 hours a day,” General Gould said.

little more time on the airplane than the 2012

biggest challenge and learning experience.”

ficials started deploying Predators in greater numbers to gather intelligence.

The UAS-RPA program will take another step forward next year when the Academy acquires a Scan Ea-

gle, a 40-pound unmanned aircraft that launches from a

hydraulic system similar to the catapult systems on

The number of RPA missions leaped after Secre-

aircraft carriers and lands using a skyhook and Global

tary of Defense Robert M. Gates demanded more ISR

Positioning System guidance. “Everyone’s going to be learning again,” Cadet Nakayama said. SSgt. Don Branum, USAFA Public

capability from the Air Force in June 2008. Today the Air Force flies approximately 40 combat air patrols, or CAPS, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, primarily

Military

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Affairs

INSTRUCTOR PILOTS

(Left) Cadets talk to Maj. Gen. James Poss

during an unmanned aerial surveillance-re-

motely piloted aircraft reception Feb. 25, 2010 at the Dean’s

Heritage House. The cadets are

the first in Academy history to receive wings

and become instructor pilots for the UAS-RPA program. General Poss is the director of Air Fore intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance

strategy, integration and doctrine at the

Pentagon. I Photo by Rachel Boettcher VIKING 300 (Below) C2Cs Jeffrey Nakayama and Rupert

Domingo inspect a Viking 300 unmanned aerial vehicle before launch from Camp Red Devil at Fort Carson. Colo.. July 20, 2009. The U.S. Air Force Academy’s new Unmanned Aerial System

training is designed to encourage cadets to serve as UAS

leaders after graduation. I Photo by Ann

Patton

** : *:

GLOBAL HAWK A flightline ground crew secures the Global Hawk for towing July 19 at Andersen

AFB, Guam. The aircraft has a wing span of 116 feet and is designed to cruise at SCAN EAGLE I he Scan Eagle UAS is u

portable system, which features

three air vehicles or AVs, a

ground control station, remote

video terminal, and a launch and the Skyhook system.

recovery system known

Academy cadets expect to begin working with Scan Eagle next year. I Courtesy photo as

extremely high altitudes. The Global Hawk RPAis a high-altitude, long-endurance

PREDATOR

unmanned aircraft system with an integrated sensor suite that provides intelligence,

An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial

surveillance and reconnaissance, or 1SR, capability worldwide. I Photo by SrA.

vehicle sits in the desert sun at Balad

Miranda Moorer

Air Base, Iraq. I Photo by A1C Drew

Oquendo

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“I became known as ‘Big S,’” General Clark wrote in

The Academy’s sixth superintendent died March 8 at

the age of 96.

Colorado Springs, was superintendent from Aug. 1, 1970,

knew that in the spring, when we moved to the new camp,

to July 31, 1974.

the Germans would search each of us thoroughly.

Retired Lt. Gen. A.P. Clark, a resident of

“The Air Force Academy lost a great leader this week

by the loss of Gen. A.R Clark. He was my superintendent when I was a cadet; he was a trusted mentor and friend,” said current Academy superand is deeply saddened

intendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould.

“Our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to the Clark family. Our thoughts are with them during

his book, “33 Months as a POW in Stalag Luft III.”

The

task of getting our money, false travel papers, tools, com-

passes, maps and civilian

clothing through the search

would be a formidable one.” While some small escape efforts were made, larger

plans were in place. Individual escape efforts were attempted in 1942 and 1943 with varying degrees of sueand failure.

But the Allied Airmen

tary Academy at West Point and went on to a flying career

working They spent months digging three underground tunnels to get past the camp’s perimeter and created their own mini-factories with the goal of equipping 200 escapees. On the night of March 24-25, 1944, a group of Al-

after graduation.

lied Airmen hazarded

this very difficult time. His loss is felt throughout the Academy and graduate community. We will miss him,” General Gould said. General Clark was a 1936 graduate of the U.S. Mili-

He went to England in June 1942 with the 31 st Fighter

Group, the first American fighter unit in the European

cess

were

toward a more long-term objective.

sandy, claustrophobic tunnel to

escape Stalag Luft III.

enough

The escape tunnel didn’t go far outside the wire and was dangerously close to

Theater of Operations. His unit was flying British Spitfires

the midpoint of one of the guards’ patrol routes.

July 26, 1942, when his squadron and two other Allied units engaged a group of Luftwaffe FW-109s just inland

and two or three were caught above ground at the exit,”

of the French coast near the town of Abbeville.

General Clark wrote. “Some 50 to 60 men, still head to toe

“As it turned out, 76 men were able to clear the area

In the

aerial melee, then-Lt. Col. Clark became separated from

in the tunnel, had to crawl backwards all the

his flight lead and was pounced on by four German fight-

fumbling and thrashing in total darkness.” Seventy-three of the Airmen were eventually recap-

Eluding these, he later took flak damage and nursed his aircraft into a crash landing along the coast near Cape Grisnez. He was soon take prisoner, interrogated and ers.

transported to Stalag Luft III, in what is now Poland, as a prisoner of war. In the POW camp, the general continued his efforts to resist the enemy.

He wound up in the Allied officers’

camp and was one of the first Americans interned with the largely British officer population at the time.

effort in their ever-expanding camp. i

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way back...

tured and 50 were executed by the Germans.

Memoirs

and histories from that escape attempt formed the basis for the 1963 film, “The Great Escape.”

After retiring from active duty, the general

stayed in-

volved with the Air Force Academy. He became a found-

ing member of Friends of the Library in 1987 and never missed an Academy home football game.

The Al-

lied Airmen kept themselves well-organized, dividing up duties with their available personnel to continue their war

“We

The final chapter in General Clark’s life took

March 17 with

funeral

mass

place

scheduled in the Cadet

Chapel followed by interment at the Academy Cemetery. -

John Van Winkle, USAFA Public Affairs

TRUTH & SEMIFICTION A display case in the Academy's Me-

Dermott Library combines artifacts from

Stalag Luft III with a Hollywood movie poster to relate the story of General Clark’s POW experience. I Photo by James A. Rush

CAN YOU DIG IT?

(Left) The tunnel pictured here allowed 76 Allied prisoners of war to escape Sta-

FALCON FAN

lag Luft 111 in 1944. (Above) A Gentian

(Above) Lt. Gen. Clark poses with a

soldier emerges from the tunnel after its

mascot in Falcon Stadium. The general

discovery. Lt. Gen. A. P. Clark played a

attended every home football game after

critical role in this escape by managing

he retired and he also literally wrote the

the production of clothing, false travel

book on Academy falconry. His published

papers, compasses, maps and other tools

work describes the Academy falconry

while in the POW camp to give his fel-

program in great detail. I Photo courtesy

low prisoners the best possible chance

of Air Force Academy Special Collections

of escape. I Photo courtesy of Air Force

Academy Special Collections

General Clark

&&9M

boosting brain power (Left] Fourthclassman Heather Nelson assembles her trebuchet final project. The wooden

model taps into the history of warfare to

increase the "cool" factor of

physics lessons.

Common classroom reactions, to mental

overload, featured above, include plucking eyebrow hair, daydreaming and naps.

I Dominant photo by Rachel Boettcher, supporting photo by Arnie Spencer

HEADS IN THE CLOUDS

FUTURE DIRT BOY

AERO RECRUITER

The possibility of driving a

Maj. Elaine Bryant dis-

front end loader or a bull-

cusses the aeronautics

dozer is too much for C4C

major program with Cadet

Colton L. Dietrich to resist

Candidates Jazmind Hill,

so the freshman

Acacia Miller and Enicia

signs up

to major in civil engineer-

Porter during Majors’ Night

ing. I Photo by C1C Chris

Feb. 11, 2010. I Photo by

Hunter

Rachel Boettcher

Academics

ZOMBIE 101?

Cadet Candidates Jacob

Michele Fincher of

Morin and Morgan Tilong

the Department of

test their piloting skills

Behavioral Science

in a T-6 Texan flight

and Leadership holds

simulator. The two are

students at the Academy

examine. Each of the

brain for cadets to

Preparatory School,

Dean of Faculty’s 32

which prepares students

academic departments

academically, physically

held displays to help

and militarily to enter the

cadets select their

Academy. I Photo by

fields of study. I Photo

Rachel Boettcher

by Rachel Boettcher

'GOULD’CHOICE

SHAKE IT UP

Academy Superintendent

Capt. Jordan Hudak

Lt. Gen. Mike Gould stops

demonstrates the

to speak with Lt. Col. Max

effects of earthquakes

Despain and C4C Erin Crain

about prospective academic

ed atop soft ground to

buildings construct-

majors. Colonel Despain is

C4C Andrew Lankow

assistant professor with

Captain Hudak is an

the Department of English.

instructor with the

Cadet Crain is assigned to

Department of Civil

Cadet Squadron 38. I Photo

and Environmental

by Rachel Boettcher

Engineering. I Photo by Rachel Boettcher

ajors' Night, a semiannual event held Feb. 11 in Fairchild Hall, gave cadets who hadn't declared their field of study a chance to look into their options and make an informed decision.

Freshman, undeclared sophomores and cadet candidates from the Academy Preparatory School squeezed through crowded hallways to learn more about each of the 32 majors offered here. Instructors and guests from other Air Force bases set up exhibits

showcasing everything from trained rats to a full-scale, disassembled R2 droid, a Van de Graaff generator and a remotely piloted aircraft simulator. One of the guests was 2nd Lt. Elizabeth-Ann BuPane, a launch systems officer with the 5th Space Launch Squadron at Patrick AFB, FL. The 2008 graduate and astronautics major spoke to cadets in front of the Asfronautics Department's FalconSAT display.

"I've always been interested in space,” said Lieutenant BuPane, who was a space

operator for FalconSAT-3 and worked on the design for FalconSAT-5. "My mother worked in the space program, so coming here and working with satellites seemed like

the logical choice." Further down the hall, Michele Fincher let cadets put their hands on every zombie's favorite treat: brains. Fincher, an associate professor wifh the Behavioral Sciences and

Leadership Department, explained how an understanding of the human brain could ap-

ply to officers' careers. "Understanding the brain helps us understand things like traumatic brain injuries and how they relate to suicide, depression and anxiety disorders," she said. It's important as a

leader to have a basic understanding so they can determine, Is my Airman having

problems because he doesn't want to be in the Air Force or because he might have some sort

of brain injury?"

Cadets have until October of their sophomore year to choose a major. That

choice is a significant milestone for cadets, said C2C Vai Schierholtz, a systems engineering management major with Cadet Squadron 03. "It's a pretty big deal, because it's what you're going to be

doing for the next three years and possibly your career," Cadet Schierholtz said.

"Once you declare,

that's one way you identify yourself with other cadets. on

You have a lot going

inside your major."

SSgt. Don

Branum, USAFA Public Affairs

ENSALADA DE TUNA

SOL Y ARENA

Spanish host mother

Senior Jacque Har-

Sehora Adoracion Go-

rier gets what might

mez

proudly displays the

sand at the seaside

in her kitchen. The dish

beach where the ca-

features tuna a common

dets hung out almost

addition in the seaside

every afternoon.

town of Nerja. | Courtesy

photos

BAILANDO SALSA

Immersing themselves in the culture of Spain means

cadets learn how to shake it while salsa dancing

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be too much sun and

salad she made for lunch

ORGULLO CIVICO A quiet, simple, and clean

street illustrating the

quaintness and civic pride of Spain’s small cities

CLASE DE COCINA

BELLA VISTA

Secondclassman Blake Noble has fun with

Pedestrians are

shrimp he would soon be eating as part

treated to a beauti-

of a paella cooking class at school. Food

ful view along a

preparation (and consumption)

can be one

walkway leading

of the most enjoyable ways to identify with a

to one of the many

beaches along

foreign culture.

Nerja’s coastline.

urrounded by an unfamiliar style of architecture and sense of fashion, speaking a foreign language, and trying interesting new foods is to be expected

while taking part in the Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program.

unexpected cultural difference is what left a lasting impression however during a trip to Nerja (pronounced "nair-ha").

The small city lies on Spain's Mediterranean coast in the region of Andalusia.

Nerja is home to about 22,000 very proud residents, something that was evident to 12 CSLIP students who relocated their studies there this past summer.

The familiar

cities of Colorado Springs and Denver made for an interesting contrast to the cadets'

month-long home. C2C Jade Best remembers walking to school every morning and seeing grandmothers and grandfathers outside sweeping and cleaning their doorsteps.

She re-

counts the main thing she loves about Nerja is "just how much pride everyone takes in

the town. This is the type of thing that you don’t see in big cities,” she said.

Nerja has no tall or fancy buildings, yet each shop owner and housekeeper takes great delight in making sure their property is presentable. Cadet accounts of walking to school each morning or strolling to the beach each afternoon tell of a city "beaming

with simple beauty never noticed in the large metropolises in the United States." A 30-minute walk takes travelers from one side of the city to the other with each turn telling a story; yet each story has the same element of pride residents take in

the place they call home.

The life of Nerja is in the character of its people and

the joy that they have in the simplicity of their homes explained one student's Spanish mom

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during one of these walks. This is what separates Nerja from the big cities like Madrid

Nerja's civic pride left the cadets with more than a better grasp

of the

Spanish language; it

also granted them a deeper sense

of the appreciation residents have for their homes, shops and city. -

C1C Jeremy Van Driessche

Languagi mmersion

DIG IN BOYS

Biology professor Dr. Bob Noyd takes his students into the field for Biology 331, a study in botony. The class searches the Acad-

emy grounds for fresh

samples of a variety of local plants. | Courtesy

photos

SUMMER SCHOOL

(Above) C1C Cary Reeves is thrilled to explain the finer points of his summer research

project,

completed at Kirtland AFB, NM, to a willing listener in Fairchild Hall.

FIELDWORK

Biology lesson or a cost-saving way to trick cadets into pulling weeds? C1C Edison Abeyta and C2C Shannon Hart had

the opportunity to ponder this

question as they searched for

samples.

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DARWIN TEST

TRIBETA BOOK

After months

C2C Joe Bledsoe

of cadet trash

signs the TriBeta

talking, “age,

membership log

skill, and a little

which notes all

treachery overcame

present and former

youth and

cadets who have

arrogance” at the

been invited to join

annual faculty vs.

Beta Beta Beta, the

firstie dodge ball

National Biology

game April 17.

Honor Society.

iology is unlike any other major

between fuzzy and techy, it requires

careful scientific thinking and a curiosity for the inner workings of life itself without much of the mechanical knowledge associated with engineering.

Strange things often occur in the biology department: in the basement of CTEF, in

the Anatomy classrooms, students dissect human cadavers and learn first-hand

about the way the body actually works. The end of the semester in botany class features an annual quest throughout

Academy grounds to find liverwort, one of the most ancient and primitive plants still around. And the department itself is brimming with celebrations of different interests

Darwin's birthday party featured a giant cake with Darwin's figure,

lectures by various professors are routine, and field trips to the Denver Zoo, the

Denver Botanical Gardens, and the Denver Science Museum are commonplace.

Although biology seems obscure for the Air Force mission, the critical thinking skills taught in the major are important and relevant to future careers as officers.

Biology department seniors are entering a variety of AFSCs, from medical careers and Air Force biologists to force support and aircrew. C1C Carol Quirindongo-Crespo already uses her biology background to

explain things to people, from "conversations about ladybugs" to being an "interpreter of the natural world." C1C Katelyn Hunter will serve as a bioenvironmental engineer, and will call on what she learned in classes such as molecular biology and microbial diversity to respond rapidly to

biological threats.

C1C Alex Paladino will need all his biology

knowledge when he goes to medical school to become an Air Force physician. But no matter the career, the seniors agree

they are prepared for the tough decisions they will make as

officers thanks to the critical thinking skills they learned in the biology department.

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C1C Chloe

Angello Biology

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EASY DOES IT

BOOM, BOOM

Cadets studying astro-

Vehicle signs warn

nautical engineering

against complacency.

...

wheel out a crated rocket to the launch pad.

carry a

They

couple of fire

extinguishers as well, just in case.

EXPLOSIVES

UP, UP & AWAY

(Right) The rocket flies skyward as (above) launch team members track its flight from a

ground control station.

ALMOST GOT IT

(Above) C1Cs Austin Baker and Ben Williams attach the rocket’s avionics section to its final pre-launch assembly. The mission is protected from accidental electrical and static-resistant plastic

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sheeting. | Photos by John Van Winkle

propulsion section durir

discharge by blue grounding core

PIECE BY PIECE

OPEN SESAME

C1C Woody Sukut installs

Unpacking the well-

the experimental tail fins

padded rocket from

it’s crate requires

Space Systems Research

steady hands C1C

Center at Los Angeles AFB,

Ryan Gauntt as well

CA.

as a

he Air Force Academy's latest cadet-built rocket took to the skies of Southern

Colorado April 25 to support a Department of Defense test program.

FalconLaunch 8 blasted off shortly after 11 a.m. Sunday morning from the

Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, 30 miles northeast of Trinidad, Colo. This is the latest in a series of cadet-designed and cadet-built rockets under the Department of Astronautics' FalconLaunch program. Each academic year, a new

multi-disciplinary team of senior cadets takes the two-semester capstone course and advances the FalconLaunch program a step toward the program's end goal by de-

signing and launching a new version of the FalconLaunch rocket.

This year's FalconLaunch was the first Academy sounding rocket to fly a Department of Defense

payload, said Col. Tim Lawrence, director of the Space Systems

Research Center at the Space and Missile Systems Center, which is based out of Los

Angeles AFB, CA. "FalconLaunch 8 provided 40 seconds of key data for this future system," Colonel Lawrence said. This is the first time ever that the Academy in the world

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any other university

has been able to provide a launcher to deliver such data."

The ExFIT payload was an instrumented, experimental fin tip on two of the rocket's stabilizing fins, AFRL's use of the FalconLaunch vehicle gave the Air Force a

highly cost-effective testing and demonstration platform: a comparable launch through commercial or other space assets would cost millions of dollars, but using the FalconLaunch 8 as a demonstration platform only cost AFRL $10,000. The data gathered from the flight will be used to verify the fin's ability to

provide better supersonic lateral stability at high angles of attack, for possible use in

future reusable reentry space vehicle, said C1C Aaron Price. FalconLaunch 8's program manager.

The FalconLaunch program's end goal

is to

provide the Air

Force and Department of Defense with a cost-efficient, op-

erationally responsive method of delivering small fife*.

scientific and engineering payloads lower earth orbit.

into

John Van Winkle.

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good tool box.

E-VIGILANT

E-INSPECTION

C4C Christopher Shields

C1C Bryan Hanes

(left) monitors intru-

and local student Will

sions

into an Air Force

Mitchell take part in the

Academy cadet-oper-

Computer and Network

ated network during a

Vulnerability Assessment

Cyber-Defense Exercise

Scenario here April 2.

April 24. Cadets spent

Scenarios challenged

four days defending their

students to hunt down

systems from “attacks”

and identify system

by the National Security

weaknesses for a fic-

Agency. | Photo by Bill

tional Web site. | Photo

by Bill Evans

trafgen

TRAFGEN

Raf<sen

e-status A screen shot gives continual updates on overall system vulner-

ability during a cyber exercise. | Photo by Rachel Boettcher E-WARRIORS C3C Tyler Schultz and C1Cs Anthony Blanken-

berger, Benjamin Bruckman, Jase Garcia and

Jesse Lind gather to watch

proceedings during the National Security Agency’s

2010 Cyber Defense Exercise here April 22 | Photo .

by Rachel Boettcher

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E-WEAPONS

E-ARMOR

A simple keyboard and

Cyber-warriors

mouse are common

need to navigate a

weapons for information

complex jungle of • a i

cables, plugs and

warfare fought in cyber-

blinking lights in

space. | Photo by Rachel

order to keep vital

computer equipment functioning.

| Photo by Rachel Boettcher

he Air Force motto is to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace and the

Academy is stepping up to the cyber challenges facing our Airmen, our nation and our

allies.

Cadets are involved in a number of cyber-related activities to prepare them for

today's technical Air Force. They learn first-hand the threats, tools, and countermeasures to attack and defend our nation's information infrastructure.

In the classroom, and on the

"friendly fields of cyber-strife" they are getting hands-on experience preparing to fight tomorrow's battle today.

The cadet Cyber Warfare Club gathers on a regular basis to learn new techniques,

explore new tools, and hear cyber experts talk about current threats. The club set up hardware

and software in the Computer Science Cyber Warfare Range lab to get experience

with the same tools used by "hackers" attacking our nation. In the ultimate test of cadets' preparedness to counter cyber attacks in the field, cadets

take part in an annual competition with the other service academies. Cadets in the Network Defense class and the Cyber Warfare Club build and defend a computer network

against attack. The National Security Agency red team relentlessly attacks the networks to penetrate the defenses and teach students where vulnerabilities exist.

Teams score points

by maintaining computer services, such as e-mail and web site, and quickly reacting to ward off attacks.

This is an intense week-long event with a great deal of high-level visibility.

Working with and inspiring tomorrow's cyber professionals is also a part of the cadet cyber experience. University students from along Colorado's Front Range gather to comHere, students are the attackers, not

pete with cadets in a one-day vulnerability exercise.

the defenders, trying to find weaknesses in a simulated social networking system.

This year.

70 students gathered at USAFA and interacted with their peers to employ

hacking tools to "break" the system.

Teams were composed of students

from different schools, so USAFA cadets worked side by side with

their civilian school counterparts in a

real-life scenario. Research Publicity

Julie Imada, DF

HOLD TIGHT

LUNCH LAUNCH

(Left to right) Capt.

As part of Meteorol-

Paul Homan and

ogy 320, Introduction

C1C John Bowman,

to Meteorology and

measure the

Aviation Weather, cadets

buoy-

ancy of a weather

track a weather balloon

balloon before

launched from the Ter-

launch. I Photo by

razzo

Michael Kaplan

formation. I Photo by

during noon meal

Michael Kaplan

EXTRA SENSORY

(Above) A radiosonde equipped with a GPS, temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors is

prepared for launch as the payload of a weather balloon. I Photo by Michael

Kaplan CATCH A WAVE

Professor of Meteorology

Capt.Paul Homan uses Magic Planet to explain to majors’ night cadets how waves

propagate similarly

in the ocean and atmo-

sphere. I Courtesy photo

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LONG WAY DOWN

LAUNCH PREP

A weather balloon’s

C2C Phil Cook

payload takes pic-

takes baseline

tures of the thin blue

atmospheric

limb of the atmo-

measurements in

sphere and the black

preparation for a

of space from an alti-

weather balloon

tude of 100,000 feet.

launch. I Courtesy

I Courtesy photo

photo

cadets follow the path of meteorology majors.

The little known program,

shared by the Physics and Economics and Geosciences departments, averages

only 10 cadets per class year. Few would argue against its merits though, espe-

dally after living in Colorado Springs mercurial climate. "Always remember there are no bad days,' just good days with flaws. There is also can

such thing as bad weather,' only different kinds of good weather, which

sometimes kill you," said Gass of 2010 meteorology major C1C Morgan Sayes.

What's a low pressure system? When will it snow again? These questions can be an-

swered with knowledge attained in the Meteorology program. even

become amateur forecasters, accurately predicting weather up to a week out. The program's value is apparent

Force

Meteorology majors

mission.

weather impacts execution of every Air

Cadets who do not become meteorologists after graduation still

benefit from their understanding and awareness of weather bringing a unique and desirable skill set to help accomplish the unit's mission. Courses taken within the major prepare cadets adequately for almost any job in the Air Force, especially the coveted

pilot slot. "Pilots with meteorology experience are a major step ahead of the game when going to UPT," said Capt. Paul Homan, meteorology professor. "Knowledge and under-

standing of flight weather hazards, how to read and interpret weather data, being able to picture the atmosphere in four dimensions, and a general comprehension of how the atmosphere works are all vital to a young pilot's success.” Cadets begin the Meteorology Program as sophomores

taking Meteorology 320: Introduction to Meteorology and Aviation Weather.

This course is offered as a Core Energy

Systems Option and is also a popular Academy Option, taken by cadets in a variety of majors. "I strongly believe any student going to UPT should take

this course. I've already applied the concepts I learned in Met

320 to several programs here at USAFA including the Powered Flight Program," said C1C Ryne Seeto. -

C1C Cameron Rochelle

TICK TOCK

FIERCE BATTLE

Cadets grind away at

Timon and Pumbaa

Finals

one of their final exams.

are barely ahead of

Each test may take

Scar in the .vs the

nearly four hours to com-

Dean challenge for

plete. | Photo by Arnie

Room 3E70 in Van-

Spencer

denberg Hall. Each mark represents a final taken. | Photo by Arnie Spencer Dean

ONE DOWN

...

History instructor Lt. Col. Michael McDermott

congratulates a cadet upon completion of his final exam.

| Photo by Arnie

Spencer

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MORE TO GO

C3C Kelsey Smith spends her lunch break working in a

little last-minute studying

between tests during finals week. | Photo by James A. Rush

BE70

WATER LANDING

HUNG OUT TO DRY

Four years (sometimes

Wet uniforms drying

more) in the making, firsties

in dorm hallways

look forward to diving into

indicate firsties who

the Terrazzo fountains after

have cooled their jets

completing their last final exam.

in the Terrazzo foun-

| Photo byArnie

tains after completing their last final exam.

| Photo by Arnie

je sunrise

le room,

awakening cadets and

bringing forth the first day of finals. Minutes like hours, hours like days of I

studying for the first of five grueling tests, and still many months remain for

most until the final departure towards what is said to be one of the most memo-

rable feelings a cadet will experience.

Laboring to arise from the bed, muscles force themselves into action, allowing the body to finally support itself on two struggling feet.

Eyes are bloodshot, stinging

from minimal sleep. Blue clothing envelops the body, providing negligible warmth on an

unpredictably cold day in Colorado's mid-May. Only seven hours have passed through the new day and many have already

begun their long journey across the Academy's sea of marble and concrete, each trek seeming longer than the last. The only sources of energy to maintain cadet consciousness, caffeine and sugar, become valuable substances amongst those engaging in

early-morning academic battles. Biannually, the student population undergoes these trials of academic war

combating each exam for up to four days. Each hopes that after four years of

vanquishing every obstacle presented, the promised rewards will be granted, an accomplishment with which no typical human can compete.

Thoughts reel through the mind of a better place, of a normal life, until those thoughts are replaced with those who have gone before to serve a greater good. Antietam. Gettysburg. song: Fort McHenry.

Lexington. Normandy. The birthplace of the nation's sacred

Suddenly the thoughts of those willing to risk everything oblit-

erate the selfish thoughts of academic suffering.

An innate, unexplained spark of flame ignites inside the warrior; the chin and chest are raised. Descending down stairwells to the test room, he initiates battle, charging headfirst, continuing the long legacy

of spirit and pride through tempestuous struggles,

knowing this is one of many contests which will lead to his final purpose. -

C2C Michael Vetri

Finals Week

Lt. Col. Colin Tucker, Lt. Col. Paul Lambertson, Lt. Col. Chuck Wisniewski,

Col. Neal Barlow, Shirley Orlofsky, Dr. Aaron Byerley, Dr, John Pletcher,

Tom Yechout. Dr. Steve Brandt

Jerry Stermer, Lt. Col. Angie Suplisson, retired Lt. Col. Fred Porter, Martiqua Post, Maj. John Mah, Maj. Elaine Bryant. Dr. Stefan Siegel, Mr. Grant Grovenburg, Dr. Eric Stephen, Mr. Robert Decker, Ma|. Patrick Heim retired Lt. Col, Chris Seaver,

Dr. Russ Cummings, Dr. Tom McLaughlin,

Capt. Roger Greenwood, Raymond Lewis, Dr. Gary Yale, Maj. Mike Tison, Lt, Col.

Hyoung Chung, Dr. Irv Jones, Dr. Jurgen Seidel, Casey Fagley, Georg Kleber, Jeff Falkenstine, Staff Sgt. Danny Washburn, Tim Hayden, Dr. Billy Crisler, Dr. Tom Cunningham, Maj. A.J. Rolling, Capt. Dell Olmstead, Lt. Col. James Hall, Lt. Col. Ryan Osteroos, Maj. Art Cartwright, Dr. Keith Bergeron, Tech. Sgt. Chris Campbell, Steven Senator, Ken Ostasiewski

Lt. Col. Tim Lawrence,

Maj. Aaron Mainstone, Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Boyd, Capt. Dan Showalter, Capt. Mike Fiandt, Maj. Tom Joslyn Dr. Rob Brown, Dr. Jack

Anthony, Lt. Col, William Cochran, Col. Martin France, Capt. Amanda Salmoiraghi, Erin Abramson, Kwi Spinks, Capt. Chalene Eber, Maj. Tara Webster, Steve Waiss, Maj. Doug Bayley Dr. Kenneth Siegenthaler, Dr. Paul Vergez

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Front row: Dr. Andy Katayama,

Dr. George Mastroianni, Col. Randy Gibb, Col. Gary Packard, Dr. Richard Harris, Dr. Juanita Firestone, Dr. Craig Foster,

Dr. Steven Samuels Second row:: Dr. Dave McCone, Dr. Michelle Butler, Maj. Crystal White, Capt. Mona Stilson, Dr. Christina Salnaitis, Dr. Lauren Scharff, Capt. Brian Webster, Lt. Col. Annette Ortiz, Lt. Col. Kim

McArthur, Capt. Peter Reiley, Dr. Jeff Dyche, Michelle Fincher, Laura Neal, Amy Singer, Capt. Christal Serrato,

Capt. Meredith Ortiz, Lt. Col. Joe Don

Looney, Capt. Jennifer Coon Back row: Capt. Bryan Calkin, Dr. Jeff Jackson, Dr. Justin Hackett, Lt. Col. Dan Watola, Maj. Rod Smith, Capt. Matt

Linford, Capt, Derek Read, Randy Torres, Dr. Wil Scott, Capt. Lome Gibson, Dr. Peggy Toldy, Cmdr. Michael Reddix

Front row: Melanie Grogger, Michelle

Wickersheim, Col. John Putnam,

Capt. Melanie Presuto, Maj. Andy McQuade, Dr. Jill McQuade, Dr. Tom Unangst

Second row: Maj. Laura Terry,

Maj. Mark Pomerinke, Lt. Col. Dan Lykins, Maj. Dave Welge Third row: Dr, Ken Sagendorf, Dr. Bob

Noyd, Dr. Dave Hale, Dr. Dave Westmoreland, Dr. Don Veverka Back row: Lt. Col. Steve Black, Maj. Tim

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Zoo Keepers

e e Front row: Lt. Col. John Peak, Lt. Col. Brian Tom, Lt. Col. Mark Reimann, Dr. John

Wilkes, Dr. Donald Bird, Col. Michael Van

Valkenburg, Dr. C. Michael Lindsay, Lt. Col. Richard Schoske, Lt. Col. Tuthill, Dr. Norman Heimer

Second row: Sharon Knight-Lewis, Maj.

Tammy Low, Capt, Jeremiah Betz, Dr. Joel Cain, Capt. Nilesh Christian, Dr. Michael Krein, Dr. Richard Deans,

Ralph Hutchinson, Dr. Maria Lamb-Hall, Dr. Kimberly Gardner, Dr. Ronald Furstenau, Sandra Zingarelli, Dr. Margaret Rakowsky, Randall Ramsey, Dr. David Summers, Maj. Katherine Todorov, Capt. Tracy Clinton, Lt. Col. Robert Reiman, Dr. Lowell King, Lilibeth Austria Back row: Maj. Daniel Branan, Lt. Col. David Kent, Capt. Leslie Hall, Margaret Williams, Capt. Jessica Kashka, Cynthia Corley, Jane Johnson, Capt. Samantha Adee, Maj. Daniel Shea, Maj. Kathy Fullerton, Dr. Robert Racicotr, Dr. Barry Hicks, Dr. Kristen Fletcher, Dr. Gary Balaich

Front row: Carolyn Robinson, Lt. Col. Eric

Waters, Col. Gregory Seely, Lt. Col. Jeff Heiderscheidf, Dr. Karen Henry, Dr. Michael Hollis Second row: Capt. Theresa White,

Dr. Edel Cortez, Capt. Joe Sundy, Maj. Steven Thomas, Maj. John Christ, Maj. Anthony Barrett, Maj. Justin Morrison, Dr. Thomas Phelan, Dr. David Cole, Master

Sgt. John Agnew, Capt. Brad Bucholz Back row: Capt. Katie Augsburger, Dr. Adrian Won, John Lobdell, James

Swonger, Capt. Matthew LeBlanc, Capt. Jordan Hudak, Dr. Jim Pocock, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Start, Capt. Andy Hoisington. Not pictured: Lt. Col. Dan Derby, Maj. Nathan Kartchner, Capt. Mark Russell

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Col. Dean Bushey, Dr. Martin

Carlisle, Col. David Gibson, Dr. Barry

Fagin, It. Col. Jeff Boleng Maj. Alex Ackerman, Bill McCrary, Lt. Col. Troy Weingart. 1st Lt. James Maher, Dr. Donald Kraft,

Capt. Traci Sarmiento, Maureen Harrington, Capt. Mike Henson, Dr. Leemon Baird, Del Christman, Dr. Scott

Teel, Capt. Patrick Baldwin Dr. Steve Fulton, Dr. Randall

Bower, Maj. Matthew Thomas,

Capt. Corban Bryant, Lt. Col. David Bibighaus, Capt. Paul Graham. Dr. Steve Hadfield, Dr. Dino Schweitzer

Wayr le Sideboftom, Col. Christopher Moffett, Col. Neal

Rappoport, Col. Richard L. Fullerton, Dr. Taylor Barnes, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Cook, Lt. Col. Kenneth Hart Dr. Sarah Robinson, Dr. Mary Kelly, Capt. Elizabeth Hastings, Lt. Col. James Williams, Dr. Robert Waller.

Dr. Katherine Silz-Carson, Kathleen

Calahan, Lt, Col. Len Cabrera, Danny Lt. Col. Michael

McMahon, Dr. Thomas Koehler, Lt. Col. Michael Wermuth, Capt. Nick

Mastronardi, Master Sgt. Garry Patterson,

Maj. Tobin McKearin, Lt. Col. Steve Barrows, Dr. Bruce G. Linster Dr. James West, Dr. Terrence

Haverluk, Dr. Steven J. Gordon, Ma|. Jason

Stowe, Capt. David Ratliff, Lt. Col.

Christopher Brooks, Dr. R. David Mullen

Zoo Keepers

Dr. Ken Sagendorf, Doran Snider, Daryl

Randall. Adrian Horner,

Bryan Blind, Dr. David Stockburger, Chris Snider, Jim Trumbly Debbie Vander Schaaf. Eric Jochens, Sean Maday, Jody Ritchie, Carolyn Dull, Paul Quals, Danny Portillo,

Jay Trent, Lt. Col. Brian Maue Rhonda Maffeo, Dr. Lauren Scharff, Bob

Hawley, Leo Swiontek, Steve Brodhead Sharon Richardson, Steve Luster,

Phillip Blanton, Julie Imada, Meredith Eivins, Benita

Cartwright, Lyle Thompson, Rob Wells Lt. Col. Freddie Rodriguez, Maj. Molly

Marshall, Ken Jones, Kirk Lipscomb, Pat Speer,

Daniela Trapani, Lt. Col. Nick Volpe,

Renay Reeves, Shannon McCurley, Chad Mello, Tom Lear, Steve Trapani

Larry Bryant, Lt. Col. Andy Berry, Dr. Steve Jones, Lt. Col. Mark Heredia, Col. Rob Fredell,

Dr. Rolf Enger, Dr. Terry Pierce

Dr. Daniel Pack, If. Col. Brian

Peterson, retired Brig. Gen, Alan Klayton, Col. Jeffrey Butler, retired Brig. Gen. Erlind

Royer, Lt. Col. Anne Clark, Dr. Randall Musselman Dr. Glen Dudevoir, John

Rhoades, Chad Hager, Lt. Col. Andrew Laffely, Dr. Albert Batten, Andreas Kipp. Dr. Pedro Lima, Henry Gahner, Stefan Franzen, Dr. Scott Gruber, Maj. Patrick Sweeney, Maj. Frankie Glavic, Marsha Cornett, Capt. Constance Hendrix, Capt. Willie Mims Dr. Dimitri Zarzhitsky, Lt. Col. Darren Wilson, Maj. Shane Crippen, Maj. Stephan Chastain, Jonggook Choi, Dr. Hyukseong Kwon, Matthias Gruene,

Torsten Krahn, Dirk May, Capt. Cory

Antosh, Michael Drew, Susan Elmore Not pictured Capt. Francisco Parada

Front row: Col. Tom Yoder, Maj. Kendra

Crider, Capt. Jim Mikes, Dr. John Wood, Sandra de Rusha Second row: Ben Royall, Dr. Saravanan

Arunachalam, Capt. Matt Obenchain, Dr. Dan Jensen, Master Sgt. Jon Solomon Third row: Justin Rausch, Lonn Rodine, Dr. Mike Maixner, It. Col. Andy Szmerekovsky, Dr. Jim Greer Fourth row: Lt. Col. Kevin Gibbons, Sarah

Galyon Dorman, Maj. Brian Egbert, Dr. Scott Dennis, Capt. Rob Bailey, Dr. Sandeep Shaw, Todd St. John Fifth row: Capt. Rob Vincent, Richard

Boschee, Matt Hammond, Maj. Trent Greenwell, Rob Lotz, Maj. Alan Landis, Ian

Pryce, Warner Bauer Back row: Maj. Steve Hendricks, Dr. Ed Anderson, Capt, Scott Robertson, Dr, Rob Redfield, Jesse Vickers, Maj. Tye Prater

Front row: Dr. Richard Lemp, Dr. Kerry

Linfoot, Lt. Col. Martha Despain, Danny Iberri-Shea, Dr. Wilson Brissett, Lt. Col. James Bishop, Lt. Col. David Lawrence,

Capt. Kristen Loyd, Lt. Col. Sarah Strachan, Capt. Miranda Baldwin, Maj. Doug Cunningham, Dr. Ross Gresham Second row: Dr. Lori DavisPerry, Prof. Pam Aloisa, Dr. Gina Iberri-Shea,

Capt. Tammy Gant, Maj. James Moad, Capt. Brandon Lingle, Lt. Col. Thomas McGuire, Lt. Col. Gary Mills, Dr. Ann Reagan, Mary Fordham, Prof. John Farley, Prof Donald Anderson, Capt. Constance Trent, Capt. Sonja Pasquontonio, Dr. Andrea Trocha-Van Nort Back row: Capt, Greg Dandeles, Prof. William Newmiller, Maj. Byron

Calhoun, Capt. Jesse Goolsby, Lt. Col, Richard Tatem, Jeanette Millar,

Prof. Thomas Vargish, Marsha Childers

Zoo Keepers

Starting with bottom row, left to right: Col. Dave LaRivee, Dr. Jue Wang, •

Dr. Miguel Verano, Dr. Yoshimitsu Khan,

Col. Daniel Uribe Dr. Ismenia DeSouza, Dr. Carmen Fer-

•

rero,

Capt. Sabine Peters, Rebecca Cota, Dr. Liz Fackelman •

Alice Meyer, Capt. Victor Lopez, Lola Helton •

Lt. Col. Dana Louie, Dr. Carolyn

Kendrick, Dr. Carole Edwards, Dr. Halimur Khan •

Angela Brehm, Dr. Lisa Van Zwoll, Dr. Katherine Moskver,

Maj. Bryan Christensen •

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Maj. Rouven Steeves, Julien Jones,

Maj. Seth Tribett, Dr. Mamdouh El Nady Lt. Col. Tommy Peasley, Lt. Col. Richard Dabrowski, Capt. Qais Rabadi Lt. Col. Scot Allen, Lt. Col. Roland Runge, Maj. Luis Linares Dr. Jean LeLoup, Zackary Hickman, Capt. John Morash, Capt. David Berrios Dr. Salah Ffammoud, Maj. Joe Scholes, Maj. Enrique Castro Elaine Balogh, Capt. Pavel Tendetnik, David Boyd Lt. Col. Baron Savage, Capt. Eric Dittman

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Dr. Elias Bensalem, Victor Nell, Lt. Col.

Gregory Sarafian

Front row: Christi Westerfield, Lt. Col.

Doug Kennedy, Lt. Col. Mark

Grotelueschen, Col. Mark Wells,

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..,

Lt. Col. John Plating, Lt. Col. Ben Jones,

Dr. Jeanne Heidler Second row: Dr. Charles Dusch,

Maj. Laura Johnson, Maj. Matt Basler, retired Maj. Mike Terry, Dr. Charles Steele, Lt. Col. Mike McDermott, retired Maj. David Schlortt, Dr. John Jennings, Dr. Alan

Osur, Lt. Col. Kristine Swain, Linda Padilla,

Maj. Scott Swartsfager, Maj. Matt Rodman Back row: Maj. Jason Zimmermann, Dr. Jacob Abadi, Capt. Curtis Baack, Maj. Patrick Rayner, Maj. Wayne Magnusson, Cmdr. Steven Sprague, Lt. Col. John Donovan, Lt. Col. Paul Seeling, Maj. John Clune, Maj. Jeff Stamp, Capt. Mark Sideno Not pictured: Col. John Abbatiello, Lt. Col. Robert Carriedo, Lt. Col. Tim Matson,

Maj. Tim Peckham

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Ma|. Christopher Morgan Maj. D. Michael Tucker,

King, Capt. Hugh Capt. Shelly McNulty, Lynch, Capt. D. Blake Williams, Thompson, Capt. Aaron .

Johanna Astle, Prof. John Brian Gagne, Prof. W. Chad

Howard Eggers,

Gertrude Pollok, Robert Humes, Lizbeth Jones, Lynn Keskeny, Edward Scott, E. Jeanne Entze, Marie Nelson, Jin Lee,

Frances Scott

imala Santos, Sharon

Johnson, Sean Bryant, Janice Young, Karen

Millis, John Beardsley, M. Douglas Johnson, Marcia Mohn, Sandra Higel, Lynnette

Welch, Tracey Roman, Carol Becker, Trinidad Guerzon, Susan Gavagan Jill Ponti, John Ortega, Mary

Elizabeth Ruwell, Robert Cox, David

Hooker, H. Fred Haas, David Schaffter, Steven Maffeo, Joseph Barry Gail Jenkins, Ffelen Galaviz Vivian Baker, Timothy Madigar, Kelly

Merriam, Noreen Vickery, Debbie Coffey, Sandra Burgess, Michael Greco, Marie

Rapkoch, Robert Toy, Timothy Powers

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Lt. Col. Stephen Harnnon, Lt. Col. Gary Denney, Lt. Col. Steve

Leftwich, Col. Andrew Armacost,

Copt. Emily Bulger, Capt. Angelinda Fedden, Maj. Doug Patton, KC Kelly Prof. Larry Stimpert, Dr. Kevin Davis, Dr. William Jennings, Capt. Jeremiah Kirschman, Lt. Col. Carolyn

Stickell, Dr. Sally Baron, Capt. Kathy Marchesseault, Maj. Amy Meeks, Dr. Cyndy Cycyota, Dr. Rita Jordan, Dr. Claudia Ferrante, Jean Cooley, Dr, Tim Cooley, Dr. Steve Green, Lt. Col. Maureen Borgia, Lt. Col. Jennifer Wrynn

Maj. Allen Atwell, Dr. Jim Lowe, Lt. Col. Kent Halverson, Lt. Col. Brian

Walker, Capt. John Feely, Maj. Conrad Preedom, Maj. Joe Suhajda, Capt. Brian

Lemay, Dr. Dave Levy, Dr. Kurt Heppard, Lt. Col. Sharon Heilmann

Lt. Col. Brian Ralston, Dr. Mike

Brilleslyper, Lt. Col. Chris Nelson, Dr. Bradley Warner, Lt. Col. Scott Williams, Capt. Ken Horton Kimberly Swetz, Maj. Greg Steeger, Maj. Terence Kudo, Maj. James Love, Capt, Thomas Hodge, Debra Glaze. Lt. Col. Sarah Russ, Dr. Beth Schaubroeck,

Capt. Emily Knight. row

Kelly Greene, Maj. Mike Martinez, Dr. Dale Peterson, Capt. Sean Estrada, Lt. Col. Trae Holcomb, Lt. Col. Randy Redell,

Dr. Jon Epperson, Capt. Katie Guldenschuh, Lt. Col. Christy Holliday, Lt. Col. Tony

McKenzie, Dr. Julie Barnes, Dr. Michelle

Ghrist, Julieta Johnston Dr. Jim Rolf, Maj. Doug Benton,

Capt. Frank Echeverria, Capt. Scott Sigler, Lt. Col. Mike Lattanzi, Lt. Col. Mike Smith, Lt. Col. Tom Boushell, Maj. Derrick Doyle, Dr. William Kiele, Dr. Brian Winkel, Lt. Col.

Tom Slusher, Dr. Kurt Herzinger, Lt. Col. Rob Block, Capt. Jonathan Murphy, Capt. Justin Rufa, Maj. Mike Cook, Maj. Nicholas

Zeisler, Lt. Col. Steven Oimoen Dr. John Farquhar, Lt. Col. Dan

Gillespie, Lt. Col. John Modinger, Col. Thomas Drohan, Col. Ronald Machoian, Lt. Col. Mike Veneri, Dr. Dorri

Karolick, Dr. Jim Titus Lt. Col. Jerry Boone, Lt. Col. Mark Bradley, Lt. Col. Tom Swaim, Jim

Schlagheck, Lt. Col. Steve Pomeroy, Dr. Glenn Ferguson, Cmdr. Mike Peterson

(USN), Maj. Naofake Abe (JASDF), Lt. Col. Dave Christensen (USA), Sqn. Ldr. Martin Harris (RAF). Lt. Col, Eric Moody, Maj. Tara O, Dr. Brent Talbot, Dan Yinger, Judy Saunders, Glenna Linton Lt. Col. Patrick Donley, Maj. Dean Hagadorn (USA), Don Smith

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McPherson, Dr. Rhonda Smith, Dr. James Reid Second row: Jesse Carter, Tennille

Thorne, Dr. Carl Ficarrotta, Dr. James Carey Back row: Maj. Mark Swiatek, Dr. Carlos

Bertha, Dr. Leonard Kahn, Capt. Will Caudill, Capt. Mike Growden.

Front row: Dr. Brian Patterson, Lt. Col.

George York, Dr. Francis Chun, Lt. Col. Michael Gauthier, Col. Rex Kiziah, Dr. Richard Cook, Lt. Col. Kenneth Blumen-

berg, Dr. Lon Enloe, Lt. Col. Anthony Franz Second row: Capt. Justin Spring, Mark Mayer, Dr. Devin Della-Rose, Capt. Christopher Charles, Capt. Kirk Olson, Lt. Col. Steven Novotny, Capt. Francesco Echeverria, Bridget McGrath, Dr. Heidi Mauk, Dawn Gagnon, Dr. Michael Dearborn, Dr. Gabriel

Font-Rodriguez, Dr. Roger Tippets, Maj. Robert Lee, Rebecca Lickiss, Capt. Jessica Hewitt, Maj. Clayton Pflieger Back row: Capt. Evelyn Schumer, Capt. Paul Homan, Dr. Chad Carlson, Dr. Yalin Lu, Dr. Fredrick Kontur, Dr. Michael Shaffer, Martin Johnson,

Francis Pummer, Dr. Thomas Eller, Dr. Gregor Novak, Maj. Thomas Jost,

Maj. Anthony Dills, Duane Dunlap, David Hemlock

Zoo Keepers

falcon

forehead

(Right] Anna Lowe advances the ball with a

head shot. The freshman defender start-

ed four games for the Falcons this season.

(Above] Silver boxer Bailey Ball, above,

jabs Dan Starr in the Wing Open March 4 in Clune Arena.

Ball and other winners

went on to represent the Academy at the

National Collegiate Boxing Association Re-

gionals in San Francisco. I Dominant photo by Arnie Spencer, supporting photo by C2C Nick Debarmore

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enior first-baseman Addison Gentry made

The Falcons clawed their way back and

his last at bat in an Air Force baseball

eventually took an 18-12 lead after a 10-run sixth

uniform count. His two-run homer in the

inning. The Falcons racked up eight hits in the in-

eighth inning broke up a 18-18 tie and helped lift

ning, capped by a three-run homer by Custons.

the Falcons to a 22-19 win over BYU in a windy

The Cougars rallied back however, scoring

slugfest in the season finale at Falcon Field. The

two in the seventh and four in the

Falcons conclude the 2010 season with a 13-42

up at 18-18.

overall record and 3-20 mark in Mountain West

Conference play.

eighth to tie it

Falcon starting pitcher Alex Truesdale

pitched six-plus innings, striking out five in his

With a steady wind over 30 miles-per-hour

final start. Truesdale became the MWC’s innings

blowing out to left-center field, with gusts of 40-

pitched leader, with 328.2 career innings pitched.

45 mph. the two teams combined for 49 hits-18

It was the final game for five Air Force

for extra base—including five home runs. In a see-saw battle. Air Force finally took

seniors. Matt Alexander, Ben Ausbun, Addison

Gentry, K.J. Randhawa and Alex Truesdale were

control of the game in the eighth inning. With

honored before the start of the game. It was also

the score knotted at 18-18, Gentry drilled an 2-0

the final game for head coach Mike Hutcheon,

fastball from BYU’s Kevin Sloan (9-1) into a

who back in April, announced his resignation ef-

heavy cross-wind and over the tall fence in right

fective at the end of the season.

the school and conference with 15 triples.

named to the 2010 Louisville Slugger Freshmen

the inning. BYU scored a run in the ninth and got the

game-tying run up to the plate, but Sean Carley

All-American Team, as chosen and announced

today by Collegiate Baseball. Custons, a native of Sarasota, FL, had one

(3-5) was able to strike out the side in the ninth to earn the win. Carley struck out six in three in-

of the best freshmen seasons ever at the Academy,

nings of relief.

batting .328 with nine home runs and 64 RBIs.

Air Force racked up 24 hits in the game.

He also led the Mountain West Conference with

Matt Alexander and Nathan Carter had four hits

16 stolen bases. Custons set Air Force freshman

for the Falcons and K.J. Randhawa, Addison Gen-

records for at bats (232), hits ( 76 ), RBIs, sacrifice

try, Garrett Custons and Alex Bast had three hits.

bunts (6) and total bases (133). His 64 RBIs is a

Carter homered and tripled, scoring three

driving in three. He ended the season

MWC freshman record and is fifth at the Acad-

Alexander drove in four runs and finished the

24 at catcher. Despite just 24 starts behind the

season with a

plate, Custons threw out 14 base runners attempt-

BYU led 9-3 early on, highlighted by a second inning.

Matt Roberts turns a double play at second base

against San Diego State at Falcon Field. The freshman infielder turned 36 double plays this season.

categories. He started 29 games in right field and

team-high 80 base hits.

Turning Two

emy. Custons ranked in the MWC top 10 in seven

with 11 triples, the second-most in school history.

sc\cn-mn

Carter rounds second with eyes on third base, He led

Freshman outfielder Garrett Custons was

center. Air Force went on to add two more runs in

runs and

Legging it Out

ing to steal, good for a 48.3 percent throw-out rate.

Baseball

At the Helm

Head coach Jeff Reynolds just com-

pleted his third season at Air Force. Reynolds, who served as an assistant coach with the Falcons for two seasons before his promotion to head coach on

April 17, 2007.

enior Grant

games this season and led the team in points (318),

arker was

rebounds (145) and assists (94). He scored a career-

Awarded the

high 23 points in AFA’s 70-63 win over Wyoming at

top honor at the men’s

Clune Arena on Jan. 30 and tied his career-best with

basketball awards

seven assists

banquet. Parker won the Bob Spear Award, given to

in that game.

Seniors Mike McLain and Avery Merriex

the student-athlete that is outstanding in all areas of

shared the Falcon Award, given to the players that

academics, athletics and military performance. There

gave 100 percent regardless of their situation and

is no higher honor for a men’s basketball player at

place on the team. McLain, a center from Portland,

Air Force.

Ore., played in 30 games this season and started 28

Parker, from Aurora, CO, finished second on

of them. He scored a career-high 25 points against

the team with 267 points despite missing 10 games

Texas-Pan American and pulled down a career-best

with a stress reaction in his pelvis, but led the team

nine rebounds vs. UC Davis. McLain averaged 2.9

by averaging 12.7 points per game and tied for third

points and 2.2 rebounds in 61 career games for Air

with 92 rebounds. The 6-8 forward scored a career-

Force.

high 26 points in the season opener against Western

Merriex, meanwhile, started the first 12 games

State, the most points by a Falcon in a season-open-

of his senior season before missing a pair of games

ing game since 1997. He also produced two double-

due to a concussion and broken nose. The 6-2 guard

doubles during his senior campaign, against Charles-

from Denver, CO, averaged two points and one re-

ton Southern (25 points, career-high 11

bound this season and was a valuable point guard off

rebounds)

and Missouri State (15 points, 10 rebounds).

Parker, who played 66 games in his career and

the bench following his injury. Merriex, who played

in 70 career games for Air Force, scored a career-

started 23, will share the team’s most valuable player

high nine points against Western State as a junior and

for the ‘09-10 season with junior Evan Washing-

pulled down a personal-best four rebounds in this

ton. Washington was the only Falcon to start all 31

year’s season opener against Western State.

(Above) Evan Washington scores on a break-awa\ dunk against San Diego State.

Washington led the

Falcons in scoring this season with 318 points. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

Tipping Point Todd Fletcher goes up to

tip the ball to a teammate during a non-conference match up with North Carolina Central Univer-

sity. The Falcons cruised to a 61 -49 win over the

Eagles.

Fast Falcon

(Left) Tyler Stewart drives past UNLV’s Tre'Von Willis. The sophomore from Lexington, KY, played

in 16 games this season, while starting in seven.

Splitting the Difference

(Right) Shawn Hempsey brings the ball up court against two UNLV defenders.

Men's Basketball

Beck in Business

(Right) Junior Raimee Beck drives the lane and looks to pass the ball off to her teammate.

1 Photos by

Arnie Spencer

Best Defense

Candice Chase ap-

plies some pressure to a Denver

University

player. Chase will be one of three

returning

seniors next season

for the Falcons.

Under Pressure Katie Hilbig looks

for an open teammate to pass to during a

home contest against

Denver University.

The forward from Castle Rock, CO, led all freshmen with 81 rebounds this season.

ir Force junior guard Kaimee Beck

was

named to the Mountain West

Conference 2009-10 Women’s Bas-

with six assists vs. UNLV. season

motion honprs. In addition, the

with 106 assists on the season. Her

205 career assists ranks fourth overall.

ketball AlkConferen^fc Team. Beck earned

honorable

Earlier this season, she dished out a

career-high 12 assists against Colorado State

junior was named team MVP for the second-

consecutive year as well.

est total by a Falcon.

Beck led Air Force in scoring, averag-

ing 13.5 points per game. The Blackfoot,

She finished the

Jan. 9. The 12 assists is the second high-

It was Gault’s third

double-digit assist game in her AFA career. With nine freshmen, Air Force had one

ID. native scored 405 points on the season,

of the youngest teams in the nation. The

setting team record (all accomplishments

Falcons got significant contributions from

are from

the Division I era unless otherwise

in both minutes played and percentage of

games for the Falcons. She also led the

points scored.

letterwinners for the 2010-11 season. Senior

per game. Beck became the first junior to

Kathleen Schjodt is the lone player to gradu-

reach 1,000 career points and the 12th Fal-

ate from the 2009-10 squad.

in school history. She currently ranks

third with 1,044 career points.

The Lady Falcons will have a new head coach next season as Ardie Mclnelly

Sophomore point guard Anna Gault

will not return next season, according to an

ranked fifth in the MWC in assists averaging

announcement from Director of Athletics

4.2 per game. Gault is already third all-time

Dr. Hans Mueh.

in assists at Air Force.

her ninth season as head coach at Air Force

Gault surpassed the 100 assist mark

Beck was second on the team in steals with 38.

Air Force returns four starters and 15

free-throws made, attempted and minutes

con

(Above) Beck steals the ball from an Adams State player.

the freshmen, ranking top 10 nationally

noted). The team co-captain started all 30

team in rebounding, three-point baskets,

Going the Other Way

Mclnelly just completed

where she had a 57-201 record.

Laying it In (Below) Alicia Leipprandt scores on a

lay-up against

the University of Wyoming.

Leipprandt was third highest in scoring for the Falcons

with 7.5 points per game.

Women's Basketball

Mizes Matters

Michael Mizes (Silver)

slips a fast jab to William Peterson’s cheek. Mizes

pounded his opponent for three rounds, forcing stand-

ing eight-counts in each, en route to a unanimous

decision and his seventh win of the year.

Andrew Pineda were uncontested winners in the Wing

best of sophomore Nick Cataldo, last year’s Outstand-

Open March 4.

ing Boxer. Hall improved to 7-1 with the judges’ selec-

Held in Clune Arena, the championships gave 18 Air Force boxers their opportunity to earn one of nine

remaining spots

on the Falcons’

national team.

tion after a well-planned, aggressive bout.

Sophomore Mike McLain defended his title at 175 pounds, decisioning classmate Spencer Baucke.

Senior Sam Sheppard, making his collegiate

debut, raced out at first bell to claim the 125-pound title. His quickness and hard-hitting overcame freshman

McLain's NCBA All-American experience was evident as he controlled the

pace and kept Baucke on the ropes.

Junior Will Keuchler came out swinging from the

Vicente Vasquez. After three standing eight counts in

first bell of his 185-pound bout with classmate

the opening round, the referee stopped the bout.

Howard. Howard absorbed shots after shot,

Junior Michael Mizes toed the line with freshman William Petersen in the 132mound bout. Mizes forced r, connecting on several

Reggie

causing the

referee to call a standing eight count in each round and Keuchler earned a unanimous decision. The final bout featured the “big

boys” between

Despite a standing eight

heavyweights junior Mike Chambers and senior Rich-

ve up and battled to

ard Meldrum. Both traded body

the bout to year. Starr re

punches until Cham-

bers gained the upper hand midway

through the bout.

Meldrum fought back though, but Chambers received the judges’ decision.

(Above) Daniel Starr (Silver) hammers into Bai-

ley Ball in the 139-pound bout. The Blue boxer answered with a furious earn the

response though to

Wing Open title and Outstanding Boxer

Award. I Photos by C2C Nick DeBarmore

fiL

Dunn At Last

Chambers Chin Music

(Left) Mike Chambers (Blue) busts fellow heavy-

weight Richard Meldrum square on the nose. Meldrum fought back but Chambers still came out on

top in a judge’s decision. Silvio Success

(Right) Joe Silvio earned his first Open title defeating Tyrus Korecki in the 156-pound bout.

Boxing

Smiles Everyone

(Above) Members of the Air Force Pom Squad Alicia

Quaco and Jessica White strut their stuff at a basketball

game at Clune Arena.

In the National Spotlight

Meghan Martinez with Colton Floyd and Alicia Fleshntan with Andrew KacuraMiller demonstrate balance and strength during the taping of ESPN's College

Sports

Gameday at the Academy. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

le Air Force

Spirit Program consists of four teams.

There are

men’s and women’s basketball games.

The team also traveled to Wash-

and made their first

two cheer squads, Blue and Silver, and the Pom and Mascot

ington D.C. to cheer at the Navy football game

teams. Each team works from August to March supporting

appearance at the MWC Basketball Tournament. The Mascot team went non-stop all year!

spoij|i and other Academy events. An exciting visit from ESPN’s Col-

Appearing at as many as

lege GameDay highlighted the Blue Cheer and Pom teams prior to the

10 events a week during the busiest times, the Bird entertained Air Force

Army win.

fans of all ages during the summer as well as the academic year.

Foot-

The Blue Cheer squad began the year practicing twice a day dur-

ball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, and all the other sporting events the

ing transitions week and then attended a private cheer camp where they

Bird attends didn’t keep Air Force’s beloved mascot from competing in

received Superior awards as well as an automatic bid to National Cheer-

the NCA National Collegiate Mascot competition for a second year.

leading Association Nationals. Traveling to all the away football games

The Silver Cheer team, consisting of eleven four degrees, didn’t

including the Armed Forces Bowl game kept them busy throughout the

have much time to get settled before they began working tailgates and

fall.

Spring semester wrapped up with a trip to Las Vegas for the Moun-

tain West Conference Men’s and Women’s basketball tournament.

Fanfest during football season. The squad cheered during the spring at women’s basketball games as well. The team loses some valuable members this year to graduation, but

Air Force Poms had a very busy season. At their private camp,

they received all Superior awards and received an automatic bid to NCA Nationals as well.

They spent their year dancing at home football, and

like every year the Spirit Program will continue to showcase its talent around USAFA and the country.

Silver Spirit Shines

(Right) Silver team captain Samantha Stibick shows her team spirit

during a women’s

basketball game at Clune Arena.

Pom Team Represents at Nationals At their private camp, the Air Force Pom Team received all Superior awards and received an automatic bid

to national

Jessica White and KaiCheerleading Association Nationals as well. Front row: Rachel Mamroth. Danielle DePaolis, tlin Bibeau. Micia

Back row: Kinder McCullough. Victoria Wyler, Stephanie Martin, Jessica Drewicz, Amanda

uaco (team

captain), Kimberly Flopkin, Karolyn Capes, Regina

C audill,

Loucks and Sarah Thomas.

Cheerleading

Getting a Leg Up Justin Tyner placed third at the Mountain West Conference Cross Country Cham-

pionships with a time of 23:45.

unior Justin Tyner

a career-best time

of 26:15 to place 32nd.

clocked a career-best

Sophomore Ryan Del Grosso finished 38th with

time of 23:45 to place

a time of

27:00, while classmate Nick White

third at the 2009 Mountain

rounded out the Air Force contingent with a

West Conference Cross

45th-place time of 27:50.

Country Championships Oct. 31, in Orem, UT.

On the women’s side, freshman Jen

With all five scoring runners placing within the

Bremser had a stellar showing at her first con-

top-25, the Falcons finished third in the team

ference championship meet, pacing the Falcons

standings. The women picked up an impressive

with a 20th-place finish. Clocking a career-fast

fourth-place finish in the team standings, as

time of 22:36, Bremser became the first fresh-

four of the five scoring runners placed within

man to pace the women this season.

the top 30.

the best finish for an Air Force female since Ni-

Finishing just 10 seconds off of the meet

It is also

cole Graham finished eighth at the 2005 meet.

winner, Tyner’s first-team all-conference per-

Bremser paced four Falcons to top-30

formance was the Falcons’ best individual fin-

placements, helping Air Force to its best team

ish since Nick Wilson placed second at the 2005

finish since 2004.

meet. The junior was one of two Air Force runners to earn

all-conference selections, as senior

Junior Katherine Ward crossed the finish

line in a season-best time of 22:43 (22:43.2)

Zach Nordahl placed 13th with a season-best

time of 24:42. It is the second consecutive year

was

that Nordahl has claimed all-conference second-

Senior Katie Lynch clocked a 6K time of 22:49

team honors, as he finished

to finish seventh. Freshman Kate

14th last year.

Sophomore Jonathan Rock matched his

place 23rd, while sophomore Auriele Fain right on her heels at 22:43.5 to finish 24th.

Kanetzky

rounded out the scoring members of the Air

career-best time of an even 25 minutes to place

Force squad, as she recorded a

19th, while classmate James Walmsley finished

time of 23:15 to finish 37th.

personal-best

21st with a time of 25:14. Senior Andy Sch-

Sophomore Meghan Prinkey finished

weitzer rounded out the Falcons’ five scoring

right behind Kanetzky with a 38th-place time of

(Above) Members of the women's team break

23:18, while senior Brittany Morreale, compet-

rado at Colorado

a career-best time of

ing in her first 6K race of the season, finished

Jeremy Drenckhahn and finished back-to-back, as the course at Cascade Golf

1st and Small posted

46th with a time of 24:04. Also

competing in

her first race at that distance was freshman Me-

lissa Fuerst, who finished 51st in 24:21 to round out the Air Force runners.

The Start of Something Big

from the starting line at the

University of Colo-

Springs Rust Buster Invitation

al meet Sept. 4. The women took first place out

of eight teams at the meet. I

Courtesy photos

Breaking Away (Left) Zach Nordahl (No. 143) and James Walmsley (No. 153) lead the pack at the UCCS Rust Buster Invitational meet. Nordahl finished second overall and Walms-

ley took sixth.

Newcomer Makes First Start

(Above right) Freshman Jeremy Drenckhahn makes his first appearance in organized competition for the Falcons the Rust Buster.

Ally’s Alone (Lower right) Ally Romanko finds it lonely at the top of the Rust Buster. Shewas the Falcons’ top finisher, clocking a 4K time of 15:29.

Cross Country

Making Some Adjustments Senior Jen Nolta talks with one of the assistant coaches

during a recent home meet,

olta was named one of the team's most valuable fencers.

Daniel Fang makes some adjustments to his a meet in the West Cadet

Gym.

equipment prior to the start of

Sharpening Skills

I Members of the Academy’s Fenc-

ing Team practice in the West Cadet

^ Gym. The team spends more than [ 20 hours a week honing their skills. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

Academy’s fencing team

regular season on at the North

.M. Cup in Virginia Beach, VA,

f Three Falcons competed in the Men’s Foil

Division I individual event: juniors Nicholas

first round of DE competition and defeated his

Stockdale and Daniel Fang, and sophomore Phil-

first opponent, 15-14, before losing to Adam

lip Choy. Stockdale was the Falcons’ top finisher

Rodney, 12-15.

p in the event, placing 31st out of 170 compedi tors. i

Fang and Choy finished 114th and 135th,

Senior Peter French was the Academy’s

2010 Outstanding Athletic Achievement Award

recipient. Seniors Michael O’Connor and Jen-

respectively. Stockdale and Choy both had a 2-4 record

record in pool play. He earned a bye during the

in pool play, and earned spots in direct elimi-

nation or DE competition. Fang finished 1-4

nifer Nolta were named the team’s Most Valuable Fencers Award honorees. French was one of the fencing program’s

in pool play and did not make the cut for DE

most successful athletes. During his four-year ca-

competition. Choy lost his first DE bout 6-15.

reer, French, a native of Austin, TX, has brought

1 Stockdale pulled off a 15-6 upset of the 24th

sportsmanship recognition to the Academy and to

seeded competitor, Lucas Lin, during his first

the program as the 2007-08 MWC Hal Rothman

DE bout. He defeated his next opponent 15-13

Sportsmanship Award and NCAA Sportsmanship

I before losing to David Willette from Penn State

Award recipient. French is the program’s highest

ranked fencer in the U.S. Fencing Association

University, 5-15. “Stockdale had two very good victories

point standings (fifth). He is a three-time NCAA

in the DE competition to put himself in the top

Men’s Epee All-American and earned honors as

32,” said head coach Abdel Salem. “He lost his

a NCAA All-West

concentration during the last bout, which cost

At the 2010 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Fenc-

Poise and Pride

Region selection three times.

him the victory. But I am proud of him since

ing Championships, he won the silver medal in

it is his best result for the season. Overall, we

men’s epee.

fenced very well during the three-day touma-

■

nior team leader. While here he earned all-region

her to. She was tough, strong and focused. Her

honors four times amassing a 105-89 collegiate

final bout was against U.S. Olympian Kelley

record. He is a four-time MWC Scholar Athlete

Hurley, which was a very tough match up.”

in astronautical engineering (2006-2009). He

The previous day, the team wrapped up

has received the team’s outstanding academic

Trapani posted the top result for the Falcons

performance award four times. Nolta was the 2010 women’s team captain.

in Division 1 Men’s Epee, placing 34th out of

She took the women’s epee team to a combined

218 competitors. Freshman Nathan Sorensen

57 wins at both the Brandeis and Duke meets.

finished 125th and sophomore Benjamin Rin-

She concluded her Academy career with five

aldi finished 153rd. Freshman Heather Nelson

top-10 finishes at the Nick Toth Open, the Falcon Open, the New Mexico Open and the Amarillo

was the Falcons’

lone competitor in Division 1

Women’s Saber, finishing 37th. She posted a 3-3

She finished second at

the Falcon open this season.

O'Connor was the Falcons’ men’s saber se-

ment. (Simone) Barrette fought as we expected

day two of competition at the as junior Daniel

Simone Barrette is one of the underclassmen that will return to the team next season.

Sportsmanship Above All Ben Rinaldi shakes hands with his oppenent at the

conclusion of a match.

Open.

Fencing

ore ix interceptions powered Air Force to'a

^i(J^^47-20 win

over the

University of Houston

F^^^Cougars in the Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 31 in Fort Worth, TX.

Thanks in part to the Falcon offensive line, Air Force set an Armed Forces Bowl record with 402

Tew hammered his way in from six yards out.

The Falcons got all the points they would need when Tim Jefferson optioned to Clark for the

The 2009 Armed Forces Bowl was Air

Squaring off with the Cougars

37-yard-line. A few plays later, fullback Jared

team’s third touchdown. The tailback ran right

Force’s third trip to the bowl game in as many

and crossed the goal line to up the score to 21-3

years, and turned out to be a rematch that pitted

after the extra point.

Air Force’s No. 1-ranked passing defense against

Houston answered with a 33-yard field goal

Houston’s No. 1-ranked passing offense. And it

by Hogan, but Air Force’s Erik Soderberg matched

was the defense that won this

that for a 24-6 halftime score.

rushing

yards and 563 total offensive yards.

battle, ending six

Houston drives with interceptions and limiting the Cougar offense to only four of 10 third-down

the goal line for a TD in the second half. This was

conversions.

the Falcons’ first kickoff return for a touchdown

“We were outplayed today by Air Force,”

Tim Jefferson and Michael Hampton celebrate another

Falcon touchdown.

it against Utah in 1985. That was 297 games ago,

think there’s any doubt about that. They had

and the longest streak of going without a kickoff

the number one pass defense in the country and

return for a TD in the

areas.” The Falcons racked up two scores on their

■

country.

Jefferson scored on a quarterback keeper

following his senior offensive line’s push and Tew broke into the end zone for Air Force’s final score.

first two possessions, with their run-heavy triple-

Clark earned the MVP trophy, “but this

option attack, and larger-than average number of

could go to the entire team,” said Falcon Head

passes.

Coach Troy Calhoun. “The ultimate team place is

Falcon Asher Clark ran for an early touch-

is defensive unit onto

since the now-retired Lt. Col. Scott Thomas did

said Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin. “I don’t

showed it today. We were a little off, frankly in all

New Year’s Party

Jonathan Warzeka returned a kickoff from

Air Force football. The best stuff these guys will

down to put Houston in an 0-7 hole when it first

ever do is ahead of them

took the ball. Air Force’s passing defense gained

try. This was just a terrific all-around effort across

the upper hand on a pass deflection which was

the board. These guys fought hard and played

intercepted by Falcon defensive back Anthony

well. The third time here was a charm!”

Wright. His grab made it Falcon football at their

Van Winkle. USAFA Public Affairs

in service to their coun-

John

In the Eye of the Storm

(Left) Senior John Falgout zeroes in on Houston Cougar quarter-

back Case Keenum.

Falgout

tallied six solo tackles and three

assisted takedowns. I Photos by Bill Evans

Running Away with it Jared Tew breaks free from

Houston linebacker Marcus MeGraw. Tew set an Armed Forces Bowl record with 173 rushing

yards on the day.

High Stepping Asher Clark notches more of his 129 rushing yards.

Air

Force was in rare company

during the 2009 bowl season. The Falcons and the national

champion Alabama Crimson Tide were the only two teams to have two

100-yard rushers

in a bowl game.

Armed Forces Bowl Game m

Dual Threat

(Above) Tim Jefferson came up big against Army throw-

ing for 131 yards and one touchdown while rushing for another score. He has an axe to grind with Navy

though.

The midshipmen stymied him allowing a combined 52

rushing-passing yards. Back for More

(Right) Kyle Halderman is back for the 2010 campaign

after missing most of last season due to

injury. He’ll

look to be a bigger part of the Falcons’ CINC trophy effort after toting the ball once versus

Army and missing the

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Navy game.

The 12th Man The Academy’s high-octane fan base, Section 8, plays an

integral part of the Falcons’ success in Falcon Stadium.

ill]

TfcfW^alcon hearts broke JL

once

again

needed only a split to retain the prize. An-

following the battle for the Com-

napolis has held the trophy since 2003. The

mander-in-Chief’s Trophy as Navy

midshipmen’s 12 CINC wins are still second Army has taken the

retained the top prize between the service

the Air Force’s 16.

academies.

trophy only six times. The Falcons matched Navy score for

“Any time you play Army, any time

in regulation play.

Air Force’s Antho-

you play Navy, there’s more than a little

score

bit of ‘want to’ that’s involved with all the

ny Wright returned an interception 67 yards

participants,” said Air Force Head Coach

Troy Calhoun.

“There’s always plenty of

equal Navy’s lone touchdown and kicker

Erik Soderberg was good from 27 and 39

stir and inspired play that’s involved in these

yards. The final score came as time expired.

games.”

Navy notched its third field goal in overtime

Air Force fell four points short from

but Air Force’s kick was wide left.

reclaiming the CINC Trophy after its grid-

Wright turned in another big play

iron battles with Navy and Army in 2009.

against Army, this time an 88-yard punt re-

The Falcons 16-13 loss to the midshipmen

turn for touchdown.

Oct. 3 in Annapolis, MD, was the difference

Falcon success in a first half that ended 7-7. In the second half, Asher Clark scored

maker. Both teams handled Army easily,

His score was the only

36- and 8-yard runs. Tim Jefferson ran

although Air Force’s 35-7 home win was

it in from the 2-yard line and threw and 73-

arguably more impressive than Navy’s 17-3

yard TD pass to Kevin Fogler.

victory at West Point. Navy, as the reigning trophy holder,

“That second half, we came out on

fire,” said Clark.

James A. Rush Settling the Bet (Far right) Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley

exchanges jerseys with of the Navy Ray Mabus conclusion of the game,

by C1C Luke Connolly Tew Much for Navy

(Right) Jared Tew stiff ai ms a

Navy defender. He beat for 102 rushing yards notched 89 all purpose

against Navy.

Football CINC

Sure Handed

Jonathan Warzeka sprints after hauling in one of his 18 catches for 2009.

Warzeka was second in both receptions and yards

(246). I Photo by Amie

Spencer

J|J|aur Academy

^ seniors raked in the team's highest honors at the Falcons'

annual

awards banquet. Senior Ben Garland took home two of the top awards when he was

Troy Calhoun. “We completely back Ben's priorities of earning his commission as an Academy

graduate, serving as a fine officer in the world’s best Air Force, and in the future, pursuing a pos-

sible opportunity to play in NFL regular season and playoff games.” Peter Lusk earned the offensive MVP

named the recipient of the Brian Bullard Award

award.

and the team’s overall MVP for the 2009 season.

tion while leading an offensive line that was one

Additionally he was named second-team

He was a second-team all-MWC selec-

of the strengths of the team. Air Force won its

all-Mountain West Conference while leading the

26th conference rushing title in 2009, while fin-

team in sacks with 4.5 and tackles for loss with

ishing third nationally in rushing with an average

10.5. He ranked ninth in the MWC in tackles for

of 283.5 yards per game.

loss with .81 per game and had at least one TFL

Chris Thomas helped lead one of the top

in nine of 13 games this season. Garland also

defenses in school history en route to earn-

blocked two kicks to lead the team. The Bullard

ing the team's defensive MVP. An honorable

Award, established in 1984 and voted on by the

mention all-MWC selection. Thomas recorded

football team, is based on the criteria that typifies

a team and

the late Brian Bullard

unselfishness, 110 per-

loss and two interceptions vs. Houston in the

cent effort, total team commitment and pride in

Armed Forces Bowl. He was second on the

his role on the team whether he’s a starter or not.

team in

The Air Force senior defensive lineman

season-high 12 tackles, a tackle for

interceptions with five and closed his

career with

18 career turnovers (8 INT, 3 FF, 7

also signed a professional contract with the

FR). He capped off his senior season by being

Denver Broncos, according to an announcement

selected to play in the 85th-annual East-West

made April 27 by the National Football League.

Shrine Game at the Florida Citrus Bowl in

Garland is required by Department of

Orlando, Jan. 23. Punter Brandon Geyer, was

Defense policy to serve at least 24 months active

named the special team’s MVP and was an hon-

duty before applying for an early release. If

orable mention all-MWC selection. He finished

granted, his remaining three years of active duty

fourth in the MWC and 24th

will be served in the reserves for a period of six

ing with a 43.0 average. He led the conference

years.

and was sixth nationally in net

Ben, like so many young men football players, also to one day

play in the National

Air Force Head Coach

nationally in punt-

punting with a

39.5 average.

Geyer earned MWC player of the week honors vs. Army while averaging 48.2 six punts, including a 46.7 net

average.

yards on

Reaching the Goal (Above) Kyle Halderman reaches for the comer

pylon to score a touchdown against Colorado State. I Photo by C1C Chris Hunter

Connor Dietz reads through the coverage to toss a pass to one of his receivers. etz and Tim Jefferson

Di-

split

the quarterbacking duties

during the 2009 season and could again for the upcom-

ing campaign. Amie Spencer

Charging out of the Gate (Left) The Falcons take the field for the home opener against Nichols State a game Air Force won 72-0.1 Photo

by Amie Spencer

Wright on Time (Lower right) Anthony Wright returns an inter-

ception. His seven interceptions are the third most in a single season at Air Force and most

since 1992. The feat earned him a selection to

the Mountain West Conference second team in

2009.1 Photo by Arnie Spencer

Football Regular Season

I Photo by

Whitney’s Winning Ways Senior Tom

Whitney rewrote the Falcon Golf Record Book dur-

ing his four years on the team.

I Photos by Amie

Spencer

Belz Belts One Robert Belz tracks

his tee shot during a home match at

the Academy’s

Eisenhower Golf

Course. Belz finished 19th at the Mountain West Conference Tournament.

anwhile, Caleb Leestma and Kyle

e Air Force g

placing sixth at

Bailey each turned in their best rounds of the

the 2010 Mountain West Conference

tournament on Saturday before placing 38th

est MWC finish ever

Championship. The event was held at the 1

par-7 !, 7,144-yard Catalina Course at OMNI

and tied for 41st, respectively. In the final collegiate event of his career,

Tucson National. The Falcons turned in their

Whitney finished tied for 39th place at the

best round of the tournament on the final day,

2010 NCAA Men’s Golf Southwest Regional

firing a 291 to finish at 887 (+35).

Championship, being held at the par-72,

The Falcons’ previous best finish at the Mountain West Conference Championship was in

2002, when they placed seventh in the

7,360-yard Carlton Oaks Golf Course. Whitney, one of 10 participants in the regional competing as an individual, shot a

4-over-par 75 in the final round to bring his

eight-team league. Sophomore Robert Belz was the top

tournament score to 226 (+10). Whitney ends

finisher for the Falcons, tying for 19th overall

his Air Force career as one of the most deco-

with a three-round score of 217 (+4) after fir-

rated golfers in school history.

ing a 72 in his lasts round. Freshman Andrew

A finalist for the Byron Nelson Award,

pi Hoops, who also shot a 72 in the final round,

Whitney was a two-time All-Mountain West

■ was next in the individual

standings, tying for

K 26th place at 221. Senior Tom Whitney, the Falcons’ ■ leader

throughout the season, struggled on the

Conference selection and two-time qualifier to the NCAA Regionals. He also holds numerous

school records, including lowest tournament scores for

18 holes (64), 36 holes (133) and

^ final day of competition before finishing the

54 holes (200), as well as lowest season stroke

■ tournament tied for 31st place overall at 225.

average (71.7, during the 2009-10 season).

Approaching the Finish Kyle Bailey hits his approach shot to the 12th green at Eisenhower. He placed first at

the Service Academy Golf Classic.

Lining it Up Travis Deckert lines up his putt. Deckert’s best finish was at the Service Academy Golf

Classic, where he finished tied for 12th

Golf

'■Tighlighted by junior Nash Mills’ na-

®«^=>*^tional title in the all-around and

a team

emy record score of 14.800 to place first on the

pommel horse, while classmate James Okamoto

r *

score of

342.350, the 12th-ranked Air

scored a career-best 14.600 to finish third. Junior

Force men’s gymnastics claimed its first-ever

Dan Klimkowski finished fifth with a 14.100,

USA Gymnastics national title March 26, at the

while senior Garrett Canter tied for sixth with a

Academy’s Cadet West Gym. The Falcons bet-

score

tered the field by more than seven points.

Mills tallied a 14.650 to finish first, while Klim-

Lining up the Competition (Below) The teams line up prior to the start of the USAG Championships hosted by the Academy in the Cadet Field House.

Mills tallied a combined score of 85.450

kowski scored a 14.400 to place second. Sopho-

to tie for first in the all-around with William

and Mary’s Derek Gygax, the defending US AG

14.200, while classmate Joel Uptmor finished fifth

champion in the all-around. Mills’ all-around title

with a score of 14.050.

marks the third time in the past four seasons that a member of the Air Force team has taken

the top

Thom Wilkinson performs his routine on the pommel horse during a home meet in the Cadet Field House.

Devin Menefee tied for third with a mark of

Air Force also dominated the parallel bars. Behind Mills’ first-place score. Canter placed

spot on the medal podium. Contributing to his

third with a mark of 14.000, while junior Matthew

all-around score were first-place scores on the still

Thorne tied for fourth with a mark of 13.900.

rings (14.650), parallel bars (14.450) and high bar No Horsing Around

of personal-best 14.000. On the still rings,

(13.950), as well as a fourth-place score of 15.450 on

the vault.

five of the six events. In addition to Mills’

first-place scores on the still rings, parallel bars

Air Force tallied a score of 342.350

fourth-highest

The Falcons claimed the top individual score

ever

the

to win its first US AG na-

and high bar and Nobles top score on the

pommel

horse. Menefee led the field of 50 on the vault,

tional title in the 23-year history of the event. The

scoring a 15.650. Uptmor recorded the Falcons’

Falcons bettered the field by over seven points,

top performance on the floor exercise, scoring a

13-time national champion, William and Mary,

finished second with a score of 335.150. Spring-

14.450 to tie for fourth. Backed by career-best performance from

field placed third with a tally of 329.350, while

Nobles. Okamoto and Canter, the Falcons shat-

the Falcons’ service academy rival

tered their previous team

Navy finished

fourth with a score of 327.450.

horse. Scoring a combined mark of 57.500. Air

The Falcons’ victory marked the first time since 1993 that neither William and

high on the pommel

Mary or Navy

has won the USAG national team title.

Freshman Chase Nobles tallied an Acad-

Force bettered its previous standard

points (55.950).

by nearly two

(

Firm Grasp On Things

Garrett Canter, shown above on the

parallel bars, made his first trip to the national championship meet, as he

qualified on the high bar with a national qualifying average of 13.560.

Iron Man

(Above) Dan Klimkowski was one of four Falcons to

qualify for the NCAA chant-

Hitting the Bars and the Books

pionships on still rings.

Aaron Zaiser’s hard work in the gym and classroom paid off as he was selected to the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

All-Academic Team for the second consecutive time. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

len's Gymnastics

MVP Effort Jenna Dudley was named the

MVP of the women's gymnastics team, head coach Doug

Day announced at the team's end-of-the-season banquet.

Beaming With Pride

(Above) Michelle Denise posted season

high scores

in uneven bars

(9.625), balance beam (9.600) and all-around

(38.250) against Denver Univer-

sity this season. I Photos by Arnie

Spencer

ophdrapre Jenna Dudley was :d the MVP of the women’s

perfect “hit” percentage. Wong tallied careerbest marks in every event she competed in this

'mnastics team, head coach

season, posting scores of 9.725 on the balance

Doug Day announced at the team’s end-of-

beam, 9.675 on the floor exercise and 9.550 on

the-season banquet, held this evening at the

the vault.

Academy’s Falcon Room. Day and his staff

Classmate Holland Davis was the recipi-

honored each gymnast, while handing out the

ent of the team’s Most Improved Award. Hav-

team’s annual awards.

ing competed only as an exhibition performer

Dudley had a stellar sophomore season, en route to become

the youngest Falcon to earn

during her freshman and sophomore seasons, Davis joined the rotation of the vault and bars this year. Davis competed on the

the team’s top honor since Kimberly Broughton

uneven

claimed MVP honors as a freshman in 2000.

vault in nine meets, while participating on the

She earned career-best marks on the vault

bars in all 13 competitions. The junior steadily

(9.800, twice), balance beam (9.750, twice),

bettered her scores throughout the season, high-

floor exercise (9.825) and all-around (38.850),

lighted by an improvement of over one point

while recording a season-best 9.700 on the

uneven bars.

Dudley claimed a pair of USAG

All-America honors (all-around, uneven bars), while becoming the first Air Force athlete to earn the vault title at the

Mountain Pacific

the uneven bars (9.550). She also upped her

vault score by nearly a half point to 9.525. In addition, the Falcons honored 2010 team captain, senior Aftan Boudreaux, as

well as her classmates Michelle Denise and

Sports Federation Championships. She was a

Stephanie Frick. Day also named rising senior

two-time MPSF Gymnast of the Week, a three-

Brittany Dutton captain for the upcoming 2011

time all-conference selection and a participant

season.

at the NCAA Regional Championships.

The Falcons' banquet closed out a re-

For the second straight year, junior Lisa

markable season, which saw the program cross

Wong was the recipient of the Warrior Award.

the 190-point mark on three occasions and post

Wong, a competitor at the NCAA Regional

its highest team total in six years

Championships, missed only one meet this

during its final home meet. Six upperclassmen

year while recovering from laser eye surgery.

accounted for career-best marks in 13 differ-

She returned to the lineup with a vengeance,

ent events, including six marks over 9.750 and

surpassing the 9.000 mark in every meet for a

three over 9.800.

193.300

Off and Running

(Above) Lisa Wong sprints down the runway towards the vault, while her teammates cheer her on.

Wong’s

toughness and determination earned her the teams Warrior Award for the second straight year.

Women's Gymnastics

Crashing the Net Kyle De Laurell ends up in Mercyhurst’s net during a regular season contest at the

Cadet Ice Arena. The freshman from

Colorado Springs saw action in 36 of 37 games this season and will be a key part of team’s goal to return to the NCAA tournament next season.

enior Matt Fairchild claimed two of the

the team’s top scholar athlete and the Larry Cronk

major awards, Volkening was named

Award as the team’s most inspirational player. The

the team’s Most Valuable Player and senior

senior from Ashburn, VA. was on dean’s list every

seven

Jeff Hajner earned the program’s top award at the

semester and the superintendent’s list three times.

2010 Air Force hockey banquet, presented by the

He carries a 3.55 overall grade point average and

Falcon Blue Line Club. April 3.

has a 3.68 GPA in his major of systems engineering

Senior Jeff Hajner earned the team’s Vic

management. An assistant captain this season, he is

Heyliger award, the cornerstone of Air Force

also a finalist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS award.

hockey. The award, voted on by the team, is given

He also holds the school record with 155 career

to the

games played and tied the school record with seven

player whose dedication, character, leader-

ship and work ethic exemplifies Falcon hockey and is named after the Academy’s first hockey coach.

career short-handed

goals.

Junior Matt Becker won the team’s most

Hajner battled through injuries, not only this season

improved player award as voted on by the team.

but most of his career, and still set the school record

A forward from Moorhead, MN, Becker

with 150 consecutive games played. An assistant

just 10 career games entering this season. This year,

captain as a junior, he wore the “C” this season and

he played in 29 games and had a career best

his leadership was critical to the team’s success.

points with one goal and seven assists. His work

The center from Las Vegas finished in the top 35 in

ethic and determination put his name in the

scoring with 111 points in 151 games.

every night in the second half of the season.

career

Volkening earned the Chuck Delich Award as the team’s MVP. This

award, voted on by the

eight

lineup

Kyle De Laurell earned the John Matchefts Award, voted on by the team, as the team’s fresh-

team, is named after the Falcons’ all-time leading

man of the

scorer and

saw action in 36 of the 37

program’s third head coach. Volkening

played in

year. The winger from Colorado Springs

games and was the top

is only the second player in school history to earn

scoring freshman on the team with 18 points on six

the MVP award three straight years (goaltender

goals and 12 assists. He ranked fifth on the team in

Kim Newman in 1969, 1970 and 1971 is the other).

scoring by all players and was the 10th in Atlantic

He holds nearly every goaltending record at the Air

Hockey in points by a freshman.

Force Academy, including season and career wins, season and career saves career

percentage, season and

goals-against average and season and career

shutouts. A second-team all-conference selec-

Sophomore Tim Kirby was named the team’s defensive player of the year. Kirby was a first-team

all-conference selection as he was one of the

top

scoring defensemen in the league. He led the team

tion this season, he was among the league leaders

with a +6 and had 24 points on five

with a 2.44 goals-against average and a .918 saves

assists. He scored three

percentage.

season, all coming in the final three minutes of a

Fairchild earned the Jim Bowman Award as

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game or in overtime.

goals and 19

game-winning goals this

Everything’s Under Control (Above) Derrick Burnett controls the puck in the opponent’s end of the ice Burnett was the second leading scorer on the team with 33 points on the season I Photos by Arnie Spencer

Getting a Little Chippy (Below) Burnett takes

exception with some of the Pioneer’s tactics.

Light-hearted Moment (Left) Team captain Jeff Hajner shares a laugh with Denver Pioneer John Lee prior to a faceoff.

Hajner

ends his Air Force career with 111 points in 151

games played.

Goal-Oriented with (Right) Sean Bertsch (No. 15) celebrates a goal teammates Hajner (No. 29), Scott Kozlak (No. 8)

and Brandon Johnson (No. 9).

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101

Getting the Upper Hand (Above) Jacques Lamoureaux (No. 21 )

celebrates his opening

goal against Army in the AHA Quarterfinals at the

Cadet Ice Arena.

Covering Up (Left) Volkening covers the puck in closing minutes of game one of the AHA quarterfinals series. Volkening tallied 60 saves during the series.

Last-minute Discussion

(Right) The Falcons meet around the net before the start of the opening game of the AHA

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quarterfinals.

ver the

Force pulled its goaltender in favor of the extra

last three seasons, the

men’s hockey team has risen to

skater. The Falcons won the ensuing faceoff

prominence in NCAA hockey.

in the Pioneer end and Scott Mathis fired a

With the rise in prominence

slap shot at Legatto, Lamoureux collected the rebound and tied the game with 1:29 remain-

The

however, conies a bigger bulls-eye.

ing in the third. Derrick Burnett also assisted

Falcons couldn’t fly under the radar anymore as

teams started to measure their own success

on the

play. With less than a minute remaining,

based on their performance against Air Force.

Sacred Heart’s Dave Jarman had the puck at the

That became evident this year when the team,

goal line to the left of Volkening. His centering

hampered by injuries to key players, earned a

pass was right on the tape of Knowlton who

third seed in the Atlantic Hockey Association’s

was

post season tournament.

the season gave the Pioneers a 2-1 lead with 42

camped on the weakside post. His 13th of

seconds left. The Falcons again pulled Volken-

After Air Force tied the AHA semifinal game with 1:29 left in the third. Sacred Heart’s

ing for the final 42 seconds, but were unable to

Patrick Knowlton scored the game-winner with

tie the game.

Sacred Heart outshot Air Force, 34-33,

42 seconds remaining as the Pioneers beat the

in the game. Each team had three power plays

Falcons, 2-1. Air Force’s season was over as the Falcons finish the year

in the game but neither scored. Volkening and

Legatto each made 32 saves in the game.

16-15-4 overall.

“This was a terrific hockey game,” head

After a tight defensive game by both teams in the first period, it was Sacred Heart

coach Frank Serratore said. “They blew us

that got on the board first in the second period.

out at their place and we blew them out at our

Eric Delong took a shot that was saved by

place. I fully expected a low scoring slugfest

Andrew Volkening. However, Erik Boisvert

and that is what transpired. There is not much

was there to clean up the rebound

for a 1-0 lead.

of a margin for error when you only score one

Joint Services Meeting

Early in the period, Air Force had two quality

goal. We died from a disease that has plagued

(Above) Goalie Andrew Volkening

chances on the power play. Tim Kirby took the

keeps his eye on the puck amid the many bodies in front of the net.

Volkening

stone-walled the Black Knights of Army VO in the opening game of the American

Hockey Association Quarterfinals. I Photos by Amie Spencer

puck off the wall and skated right to the top

all season. We didn’t score enough goals.

Ironically, our magic run here at the Blue Cross

the crease, but his shot was saved by Steven

Arena ended very similar to the way it started.

Legatto. Less than 30 seconds later, Jacques

Against Sacred Heart (in 2007) we pulled our

Lamoureux’s wrister from the right circle hit

goalie and scored and then scored in overtime

the cross bar behind Legatto.

to beat them. I thought we might do it again, but

With 1:37 left in the third period, Air

it was not be.”

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Last Line of Defense Brian Wilson sets up to defend the Falcons’ goal. Wilson was the team’s starting goalkeeper for the second consecutive season.

jffm everal members

fensive players. A starter in all 14 games in 2010,

^B^of the Air Force

Dayton finished second on the team in caused

lOacrosseteam

turnovers with

were honored at the

25 ground balls.

Falcons’ annual awards

banquet. Earning the

16, while also being credited with

Junior midfielder Zack Carroll, a native of Freehold Township, NJ, received this year’s

team’s top award as most valuable player was

Most Improved Award. Carroll, one of the

senior captain Ridge Flick.

Falcons’ top face-off midfielders for the past two

Flick, a native of Plano, TX, represented

seasons, emerged as an offensive threat in 2010.

the Falcons well both on and off the field. A

He ended the year as Air Force’s top scorer, reg-

starting attackman for the past two seasons, he

istering a team-high 21 goals and 31 points.

led the team in points (38) and assists (22) in

The Ground Ball Award, given to the play-

2009 and was second in both categories (27 and

er who

12) in 2010. Flick also stood out in the class-

course of the season, was earned

room,

holding the team’s highest GPA as an

picks up the most ground balls over the by junior Bryan

Gilbreath. A second-team All-ECAC honoree as

aeronautical engineering major, and was a final-

ist for the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. Flick

career-high 71 ground balls on the year, ranking

was one of two

16th nationally in ground balls per game (5.07).

recipients of the Iron Bolt Award,

given to the player(s) who demonstrates the most

specialist, Gilbreath picked up a team-best and

Finally, sophomore John DeBonis (Say-

commitment to strength and conditioning, in

ville, N.Y.) was honored with a pair of awards.

terms of attitude, effort and leadership.

For the second-straight season, DeBonis earned

Earning offensive MVP honors for Air

the Unsung Hero Award for the player who

Force was junior captain Vinny Sandtorv. A

contributes most to the team’s success without

midfielder from Centereach, NY, Sandtorv, a

getting the recognition. DeBonis, a short-stick

second-team All-Eastern College Athletic Con-

defensive midfielder, played in every game over

ference selection, finished second for the Falcons

the past two years, and proved himself as one of

with 19 goals, despite often drawing one of the

the Falcons’ top defenders.

opponents’ top defenders. In addition, he shared the Iron Bolt Award with his co-captain, Flick.

Sophomore Dayton Gilbreath, a native of Bainbridge Island, WA, was named the Falcons’ Air Force’s lone first-team

this season, Dayton was or

covering the opponents’ top of

DeBonis also earned the Pace Weber

Ready for Action

Award, which is presented as a tribute to C1C Pace Weber who perished along with his instruc-

(Above) Dayton Gilbreath battles for a ground ball against Quinnipiac in a score the

tor in a T-3

flight training accident here at the

Academy. Voted on by the team, the recipient is an individual who most

exemplifies the charac-

teristics by which Pace Weber lived his life.

game that saw him

winning goal. The freshman from

Bainbridge, WA, was Great Western Lacrosse League Newcomer of the Year, first-team AllGWLL selection on defense, and shared the

Falcons' Rookie of the Year honors. I Photos Arnie Spencer

Passing Judgment Tristan Newkirk winds up to rifle a pass to a teammate. The midfielder from Albany,

NY. tallied five goals and four assists this season.

Ready for Action (Left) Benson Oldmixon is one of the top defenders for the lacrosse team. The junior from Austin, TX, started in 12 of 14 games this season.

I Photos by Arnie Spencer

Leaving it All on the Field

(Right) Wilson removes his helmet as he leaves the field. The New Jersey native recorded 522 minutes in goal this season.

Lacrosse

105

Even-keeled Everson Pat Everson was a model of consistency for the Falcons this season, finishing in the top-ten in seven

meets. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

It’s up to You New York

(Left) Ben York is one of three newcomer to the team this season. saw

The freshman from Larkspur, CO

limited action this season, but with a strong

showing at the NCAA qualifier, he should become an

integral part of the team next year.

liowi

m m

kT*

Academy’s rifle team concluded the

regular season at the Aloha Invitational Matches (AIM) in Honolulu, HI. out tfc year, the team had several

Dialing It In

(Left) Assistant coach Michael Anti

team total of 4,626.

had a 4,624.

During the match, two team records were bro-

Through-

highs and lows that

Army posted a 4,619 and Navy

ken when Chandler had the highest aggregate air rifle

discusses technique with a member of the team. Anti earned a silver medal in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.

score

ing against some of the country’s toughest nationally

highest score overall of the match.

ranked teams. This season was the Falcons’ best

highest total score of 1,178, which was previously

season finish since

held by Christopher Hill who scored a 1,174 in 2006.

Launi Meili took over as the head

three years that she’s been at Air Force. The team started the season off in Lincoln, NE, in October 2009, with two losses to Nebraska and West Virginia.

Against Nebraska, junior Tom Chandler was

to TCU at the Air Force Academy rifle range.

the first match, Air Force lost 4,656-4,599. The

points in the air rifle and 2278 in

Against West Virgin-

the smallbore three-position matches. In the second

ia, Chandler was again the Falcons' top shooter with

match, Air Force lost 4.663-4.582, scoring 2.317 in

the highest smallbore score of 582 overall, he also

air rifle and 2,265 in the smallbore three-position

fired a 581 in air rifle.

contests.

Following the TCU matches, the Falcons swept all three matches against North Carolina State and

matches, 4,612-4,586-4,579. Air Force won

The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 30-31, improv-

the smallbore three-position match with 2,294 points

ing the team's season record to 6-9. The win was the

and finished with 2,318 in air rifle.

team's best finish since competing in the President’s

Chandler was the smallbore high scorer with 581/600 points and Mike Seery was ranked second with 580 points.

Chandler had AFA’s highest score

in the air rifle with 585 points. Pat Everson and Kurt

Hakola followed with 581 points each. In smallbore, Everson placed fourth with an

aggregate score of 571, Nick Krieger followed with a score

of 568 and Phillips finished ninth with 565

In November, Air Force finished third at the All-Service Academies (President’s Trophy)

match in West Point, NY.

Cup in November. Air Force won with 4,633 points versus

North Carolina State (4,531) and The Citadel

(4,449). In February, TCU hosted the 2010 NCAA

Qualifier/NRA Sectionals on Feb. 13. The Falcons suffered a blow toward the march to the NCAAs that weekend when TCU won the NCAA Qualifier

match, 4,654-4,607. The loss to TCU left Air Force

just two points shy of making it to the nationals.

points.

best in air rifle against in a match against

In January 2010. the rifle team lost two match-

smallbore and a 590 in air rifle.

won the

Robert Vasquez shot a 579, a personal

men’s air rifle.

team scored 2.321

weekend against Nevada-Reno and UTER Air Force

Besting His Best

Chandler each finished within the top-10 in the 10m

the highest scorer in the match with a 581 in the

Air Force hosted two matches the following

2009 Winter Air Gun Championships. Hakola and

The Huskers won the first match,

4,629-4,614, and the Mountaineers won, 4,655-4,587.

He also had the

In December, the USOC was host to the

coach. Meili has brought the team a long way in the

for an Air Force shooter with a 592/600 and the

accumulated into a 7-11 season record after compet-

Army won the event with

Chandler had a strong performance as he finished with the second-best aggregate match score of

1,168 and was the Falcons’ top shooter in both quali-

the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

When the Falcons hosted Alaska-Fairbanks the

follow ing month. Vasquez

ired a 583 in air

riflefwhich was his

highest sebre recorded against the Na-

5,789/6,000 points. Navy followed with 5,784, Air

fying matches. Chandler shot a 588 in the air rifle

Force (5,781) and the Coast Guard (5,164). In the

and 580 in smallbore. The air rifle team finished the

four-man NCAA format, Air Force reported the high-

match with 2,336 points, while the smallbore team

est overall team scores in the two disciplines, with

had 2,271 points for the team aggregate 4,607.

nooks this season.

2301 points in smallbore and 2,325 in air rifle for a

Rifle

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|rf*W%#ie Air Force men’s soccer team’s 2009 season came to an end Nov

■^L shootout loss

12 with a

to the University of Den-

the Falcons in scoring with 13 points on four

goals and five assists. The Coach’s Award is not given every year, but awarded when a player

iw the quarterfinals of the Mountain Pacific

exhibits outstanding dedication and a work ethic

Sports Federation Tournament in Denver, CO. The

worthy of the award. Rhynard, a team tri-captain

Falcons, who made a furious second-half rally

in 2009, finished his career with 10 goals and 10

to tie the game at 2-2 and force overtime, finish

assists for 30 points.

ver

their season with a 7-8-2 overall record since the

playoff game is officially recorded as a tie. Three seniors from the team were named to

Eshkenazi, a defender from Coral Springs, FL, started 16 games his final campaign. He was second on the team in minutes played and notched

the 2009 MPSF all-conference teams. Midfielder

the first goal of his career, the game-winner in a

Kevin Rosser was named to the first-team, while

2-1 victory over Furman. Eshkenazi, a team tri-

forward Steven Noller was a second-team selec-

captain in ‘09, started 51 of his 52 career games

tion and defender Aaron Eshkenazi was named

with the Falcons.

honorable mention. It is the second consecutive

all-conference honor for each player.

FL, played in 14 games in 2009, scored three

The team also honored six players at the

goals and added an assist for seven points. He

team’s annual banquet, including Rosser as

paced the team with two game-winning goals,

the team’s Most Valuable Player for the 2009

including one with less than five minutes remain-

season.

The Weather Outside is Frightful

Gomez, a midfielder from Satellite Beach,

Senior Josh Rhynard earned the presti-

ing in a 2-1 victory over UNLV.

gious Coach's Award, Eshkenazi was named the

Melcher, a midfielder from St. Simon

Defensive MVP, senior Jared Gomez was named

Island. GA, appeared in 16 games this season and

the Most Inspirational Player, sophomore John

started the first game of his career

Melcher the Most Improved Player and freshman

He also scored the first goal of his career this

Kevin Durr the Rookie of the Year.

against UMKC. Melcher finished the season with

Freshman Kyle Moses tracks down a loose ball

during a early fall snow flurry at the Air force

Academy’s Cadet Soccer Stadium.

Rosser, a midfielder from San Jose, CA, finished second on the team in scoring with 11

one

against Dayton. year

goal and one assist for three points. Durr, a midfielder from Garmisch. Germa-

points in '09. Fie tied for the team lead with five

ny, burst onto the scene this season in a big way.

assists and 10 shots on goal. Rosser, a two-year

He was one of only three Falcons to start all 17

team

captain and an all-MPSF first-team selection

this year, finished his career with five

goals and

11 assists, good for 22 points.

Rhynard, a forward from Helena, MT, led

games and posted eight points on three goals and two assists. Durr, whose three seven shots on

goals came on just

goal, also proved to be one of the

best playmakers on the team.

A'Hcau

mai

As the snow flies. Eric Wilson (center)

goes for a header against

the University of

Nevada-Las Vegas during a home match at the Cadet Soccer Stadium.

I Photos by

Arnie Spencer

\r ■QEubI

Elbow Room

(Top) Aaron Eshkenazi and Wilson battle for

position against a UNLV player. Rosser Takes Aim

(Middle) Kevin Rosser takes a penalty kick dur-

ing a home match against the University of Mis-

souri-Kansas City.

Jumping Over a ‘Roo (Bottom) Josh Rhynard|| fires a header against

UMKC. The Falcons cruised to a 6-3 win over

Kangaroos

{

Rising High Amber Sikora leaps high to head the ball away from a Wyo-

ming player. The sophomore midfielder/defender started all 18 games for the Falcons

in 2009.1 Photos by Arnie

Spencer

•*LW

Fancy Footwork (Above) Forward Stephanie Patterson dribbles the ball out of reach of a Cal Poly de-

fender. The freshman started 15 games for Air Force and

led the team in scoring with two goals and three assists.

Ithough the women’s soccer team concluded

Team. Junior Lyndsey Horn led the way with her third

the 2009 season with a 2-15-1 record and 0-7

Academic All-Conference honor. Senior Kelsey Yip, junior Shannon Nail and soph-

gmark in conference play, its members garnered some

Murphy, Sharon Aradine. Kelly Laurent, and

mcn&idual recognition and awards.

omores

Soph<5^jore defender Cassie Wilson earned the

Krystin Shanklin earned their second academic all-conIn addition, freshmen Eryn Avjian and

team’s Most Valuable Player award. Wilson, a Spring,

ference honor.

TX, native, appeared and started all 18 games as the

Anna Lowe earned their first academic all-conference honors.

lead back for the Falcons this

Lastly, Larry Friend agreed

past season. Wilson took home to

well.

soccer

Bridged Murphy earned

coach.

Friend, who has

14 years of coaching experience

midfielder

Sophomore

team

the

Academy, just recently

na-

completed the 2009 season as

live of Melbourne Beach. FL,

the interim head coach for the

Muiphy was named to the 2009

women’s

All-Mountain West Conference

of the contract

Offensive MVP honors. A

become the head women’s

team Defensive MVP honors as

This

Women’s Soccer Team. was

worked

the second time she

games for the Falcons,

eight starts.

making

Despite missing

seven games to an

still

are

the

Details

being

Academy

L..1

named to the honor.

played

through

team.

process.

was -

Murphy

soccer

Keep Away

Krystin Shanklin slide kicks to deny ball access to

becomes

the second

head coach to lead the Falcons in

Goalie Ariana Green knocks

Regis University. The sophomore defender/mid-

their

fielder started 18 games in 2009.

Marty Buckley, who was head

injury, she tied for the team lead with

18-year history, replacing

coach from the program’s inception in 1992 to 2008. “It is an honor to be given this opportunity at the

two goals scored.

This is Murphy’s second soccer accolade on the

Air Force Academy,” Friend said. “We have some in-

season, as she was also named to the ESPN The Maga-

credible cadets. Our staff is excited to develop them as

zine Academic All-District VII women’s soccer team.

student-athletes and future leaders in the Air Force.

Freshman Britni Carroll earned Most

Improved

“This is

one

country. The athletes have a lot of potential and are

Most Inspirational.

ready for the challenge.

student-athletes on the MWC Academic All-Conference

the ball clear during warm-up

drills. The junior logged more than 770 minutes between the

pipes during 11 games with seven starts.

of the youngest programs in the

Player honors and senior forward Susan Finch earned

For the second straight year, the team placed nine

Corner Denied

We look forward to working

with them and seeing what they can accomplish in the

coming years.”

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111

total of 14 members of the Air Force men’s and women’s swim-

ming and diving teams were named All-Mountain West Confermce

selections. The all-conference honorees for the Falcons

included'12 individuals and four relays. To be placed on the All-MWC yv

eyfht, clocked in at 48.71 in the preliminaries. Senior Sean O'Keefe will leave the Academy with nine individual

all-conference performances after earning All-MWC recognition in the 200 free, 500 free and 1650 free in each of the past three seasons. This

team, an individual must place in the top six of an event for men and the

year, O’Keefe registered his best-ever showing at the conference meet,

top eight for women. For the relays, the all-conference team consists of

tying for second in the 500 free with an NCAA 'B’ mark of 4:24.89.

the top three finishers in each race for both men and women.

He placed fourth in the 200 free after clocking a time of 1:38.45 in the

Sophomore Corydon Butler earned all-conference honors for the first time in his career, finishing fourth in the 1650 free and fifth in the 500 free. His NCAA'B’ standard time of 15:31.09 in the 1650 free ranks as the fifth-fastest in school

history, while he ranks seventh all-time at

the Academy in the 500 free with a mark of 4:29.46.

preliminaries, while placing sixth in the 1650 free with an NCAA ’B’ standard of 15:34.58.

Diver Kyle Van Valkenburg,

recipient of the MWC Senior Recog-

nition Award, earned a pair of all-conference honors for the

third-straight

season, finishing second on the three-meter springboard while placing

Junior Robert Dawson finished third in the 100 freestyle to earn

third on the platform. A two-time conference platform

champion, Van

the first individual all-conference honors of his career. Dawson’s career-

Valkenburg recorded career-best marks in both events, scoring a 373.20

best time of 44.73 in the preliminaries moved him into fourth-place in

on three

the Academy record books.

meters, while registering a mark of 371.80 on the platform.

Freshman J.H. Vivadelli earned All-MWC honors in the 200 but-

Also earning all-conference honors for the first time was senior

Greg Edmonds, who placed sixth in the 100 breaststroke. Edmonds’ finals mark of 55.76 ranks as the fifth-fastest in school history. For the second-consecutive year, junior Benjamin Gunn

terfly in his rookie campaign, placing sixth in the event after recording a career-best mark of 1:50.82 in the preliminaries. Paul Young also turned in an all-conference

garnered

all-conference honors in three individual events. Gunn defended his MWC title in the 200 individual medley with a school and conference re-

performance in his

first collegiate season finishing sixth in the 200 backstroke.

Young’s

preliminary time of 1:48.05 ranks as the sixth-fastest in school history. The men also grabbed all-conference

recognition in the 200

cord time of 1:47.22. In addition, Gunn, a two-time All-MWC performer

freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay, 200 medley relay and 400 medley

in the butterfly events, competed in the backstroke events this season,

relay, posting NCAA provisional marks in three of the four events. Gunn.

placing second in both the 100 and 200 back. Gunn’s time of 48.64 in the

Edmonds, Morin and Dawson recorded an NCAA 'B' standard time of

100 back was a school record, while his mark of 1:46.28 in the 200 back

3:17.05 in the 400 medley relay to take second

was

just

one one-hundredth off of the Air Force record.

owns four school

Gunn, who now

records, posted NCAA provisional marks in all three of

his individual events at the MWC Championships.

Junior Tom Hansen was an all-conference performer for the

place, while the 200 free

relay team of Morin, O'Keefe, Eric Robinson and Dawson also placed second with a mark of 1:21.95. In addition, the 200

medley and 400 freestyle relay teams each

posted NCAA B standards to place third. The 200 medley relay team of

Isecond-straight year. After earning All-MWC honors in the 500 free and

Gunn, Cody Deacon, Morin and Dawson registered a mark of 1:29.46,

^QMback

while the 400 free relay team of Gunn, O'Keefe, Morin

in 2009, Hansen finished third in the 400 IM with a mark of

3:58.15. His time ranks as the eighth-fastest in Academy history.

Setfior captain CJjf'is Morin scored the first individual all-conferencc accolades of his career with a

fifth-place finish in the 100 butterfly.

Jy holds the second-fastest time in school history in the

and Dawson

clocked a time of 2:59.86. The Air Force men finished second at this

Conterence Championships, women took

ninth place.

year’s Mountain West

matching its finish in 2009, while the

Gunning forTop Honors For the second-consecutive year, junior

Benjamin Gunn garnered all-conference honors in three individual events. Gunn defended his Mountain West Conference title in the 200 1M with a school and con-

ference record time of 1:47.22. Gunn was also a two-time All-MWC performer in the

butterfly. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

Psyching Up the Crowd (Left) Chris Morin dons the ceremonial mask before the start of a meet. A

time-honored swim team tradition says that a senior on the team wears the mask as a way to both

prior the start of the meet

psyche up the team and intimidate

the opponents.

Fantastic Finish (Middle) Newcomer Brent White

completes a dive at the Cadet Natatorium.

Spring Board to Sucess (Right) Kyle Van Valkenberg placed fifth on the men’s platform to conclude a strong three-day meet at the 2010 NCAA Zone E Div-

ing Regionals, after placing 13th at three-meters and 16th on the one-meter board. Van Valkenburg posted a score

of 337.50 in the opening round of the platform

competition before finishing with a mark of 694.75.

Men's Swimming and Diving

113

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Precision and Grace

(Left) Chelsea Tompkins composes herself before executing a platform dive at the Cadet Natatorium. (Above) Tompkins straightens toward vertical as she nears the water. She capped her at Air Force with a 10th

114

Sports

diving career place finish at the

Mountain West Conference Sshirw I Phr»tr\o

Champion-

uring a solid jiieet in which several Falcons added new entries the Academy all-time top-10 list, the Air Force women's

swimming team closed out the 2010 Mountain West Confer-

'onships with a spectacular performance in the 200 butterdifferent swimmers surpassed the previous school record of

2:04.50, set in 2004 by Academy graduate Carly Baxter. In the morning’s preliminaries of the 200 butterfly, senior Becky

her top time enterii# the meet. Ernst, in her second final of the meet,

knocked nearly four seconds off her previous best time, finishing seventh at 2:03.54. Meanwhile, Holcombe won the consolation heat in com-

manding fashion, clocking a school-record time of 2:02.85, more than seven

seconds faster than her previous best time at the Academy. “This was one of the best championship meets for our team in

many years, with lots of best times and top-10 all-time swims,”

said Air

Gleason, sophomore Katharine Ernst and freshman Haley Holcombe all

Force women’s swimming coach Casey Converse. “The 200 flyers really

bested the previous school record, with Gleason posting the top time, a

capped off the meet. Everybody swam under our record in the morning,

mark of 2:04.03. She and Ernst, who recorded a time of 2:04.23, both

and then all three were faster at night. Becky came out of the morning

made it into the finals of the event, while Holcombe, who clocked a time

session with the record and she and Katharine were in the big final. By

of 2:04.40, just missed the cut, advancing to the consolation finals.

the end of the night, Haley ended up with the record, winning her second

Each Falcon improved in the evening swim, with Gleason taking fifth place with a mark of 2:03.00, more than three seconds faster than

consolation final of the meet-it is tough to go in seeded first and pull of the win in a heat of great swimmers.”

Flying to the Finish Jenna Dolota swims the final leg of the 200

breaststroke. Dolata

competed in both the 100 and 200 breaststroke

competitions.

Talented Duo Makes a Splash

(Right) Esther Kim and Cassie Fletcher celebrate the conclusion of the 200 freestyle. Kim and Fletcher will be two of the key returners for

the women’s swim team during the 2010-2011 season.

Women's Swimming and Diving

115

y^H^rihe Air Force men’s tennis team wrapped -A-

up its 2009-10 campaign with a 4-0 loss to 55th-ranked San Diego State in the

q u a® r finals of the 2010 Mountain West Conference

Evan Urbina in his first career MWC match.

Championships in Las Vegas. The Falcons

finished the season with a 10-13 record.

Soster. meanwhile, paired with senior Brett

Rodgers to post an impressive 21-12 overall doubles record, the first 20-win season by an AFA doubles team since 2003. when current assistant coach Tyler McClung and Eric Pittman combined

The second-seeded Aztecs, who evened their

for a 25-6 mark.

record at 12-12, took a 1-0 lead with wins at No. 1 and No. 3 doubles. Singles wins at the No. 2,

but one of his singles matches at the No. 3 posi-

5 and 6 positions gave them the insurmountable

tion, with his biggest win coming in a 4-3 victory

edge.

over

“Despite losing 4-0, this was one of our best matches of the year,” said first-year head coach Dan Oosterhous. “There were 30-plus mile per

earn the

MVP award. He led the Falcons with 20 over-

at the No. 1

position.

than 24 hours after suffering food

poisoning.

Rodgers and teammate Sam Barnes were named to the 2010 Academic All-Mountain West

Conference team. To be eligible for selection,

I'm extremely proud of the season we had.”

student-athletes must have completed at least one academic term at the member institution while

Valuable Player for the ‘09-10 season, while Tay-

maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of

lor Soster was named team captain for the 2010-11

3.0 or better, and be a starter or

campaign.

tributor on their athletic team. This is the second

Wilhelm, from Gig Harbor, WA, became just

Freshman Lance Wilhelm was named the team’s Most

all singles wins and 13 dual match wins this season, all

Chris Albomoz, 6-4. 6-2. at the No. 3 spot less

conditions very well. It was an exciting match and

MVP Performance

the fourth freshman in the history of the program to

service-academy rival Army. Soster defeated

hour winds and 1 thought our guys handled the

Lance Wilhelm was named the team's Most

Valuable Player for the ‘09-10 season. He became just

A junior from Allen, TX, Soster played all

the fourth freshman in the history of the to earn the MVP award, son

program

following Jason Ander-

(1997), Shannon Buck (2003) and Cody Hall

significant con-

academic all-conference honor for

Rodgers and

the first for Barnes.

Rodgers graduated from the Academy in May and played the majority of the ‘10 season at

( 09). He led the Falcons with 20 overall singles

the No. 4 singles and No. 1 doubles

wins and 13 dual match wins this season, all at the

combined with Soster to produce 14-8 mark at

No. 1 position, the most at that

the No. 1 spot (21-12 overall).

Rodgers graduated

with a 3.19 cumulative GPA in

management.

spot by a Falcon

since Buck had 18 in 2006.

Wilhelm opened the season with a 6-3,

Barnes went 4-7 overall in

positions. He

singles play dur-

6-4 triumph over Yannick Weihs of Denver, the

ing his freshman season. He also won 10 overall

Mountain Region’s second-ranked

doubles matches. Barnes recorded a 3.01 GPA dur-

[posted

player, and

AFA’s first singles victory over BYU

since 2006 with a 6-1, 3-6, 7-6(2)

victory over

ing his first year at the Academy and is majoring in systems

engineering aeronautics.

Serving Up Aces

Fantastic Frosh

Stephen Katrein returns a volley. He was one of six newcomers to the Falcons this season. He saw action in 19 singles matches and 14 doubles matches.

Powerful Pair

(Above) Austin Francis, frontcourt and Wilhelm, backcourt racked up an 11 -9 record at 2nd doubles

this year.

Men's Tennis

Doubles Trouble

(Left) Chermel closes to the net to attack

during doubles play

with partner Hannah Dake.

The duo teamed up for a 3-5 record during the season.

Super Sophomore Allie Chermel uses her speed to run down a deep shot. She saw plenty of partners action for Women’s tennis posting a 19-17 record in doubles competition. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

Going Back Back Back (Left) Katrin Eromin stretches to return a volley in the backcourt.

The Falcons will look to her for

leadership next season as she is one of three rising seniors on

the team.

The Lone Senior

(Right) Erlyn Rudico was the only senior on the team this season.

Heading into ther last

season at Air

Force, she was

a three-time

member of the

Mountain West Conference All-

Academic Team.

le women’s tennis team

season in

completed its best

11 years and first winning campaign

since 2003 despite a 4-0 loss to 33rd -ranked

UNi^ in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Mountain West

resentative for the Air Force Academy on and off the tennis court," Gidley said. “It is nice to see her efforts

recognized by other coaches. I can’t think of a better recipient for this award than Sarah."

Conference Championships in Las Vegas. The Falcons

The junior from Columbus, GA, became the first

finished the season with a 16-12 record, their best since

Air Force female in the NCAA Division I era (1996) to

a 20-10 mark in

have three consecutive 20-win seasons in singles after

1998-99.

The second-seeded Rebels, who improved to

posting a 25-16 overall record this season. Cassman

21-3, took a 1-0 lead with wins at No. 1 and No. 3

finished third on the team in wins and helped the Fal-

doubles. Singles wins in the No. 2, 3 and 6 matches

cons to a

closed the deal causing the remaining matches to be

1999. Cassman has a 67-56 career singles record in

halted.

Despite the loss, Falcons coach Kim Gidley

was enthusiastic over her team’s

performance.

“This was a great way to end the season, finish-

16-12 overall record, their best record since

her three years at the Academy.

Post-season honors continued to roll in for

Cassman when she and freshman Christine Molina

ing the conference tournament playing our best tennis

were named to the 2010 Academic All-Mountain West

of the year,” she said. “In singles, we won sets in

Conference team. To be eligible for selection, student-

three different matches after losing all six to UNLV in

athletes completed at least one academic term at the

straight sets just last week. This showed the true char-

member institution while maintaining a cumulative

acter of our team and what amazing fighters they are. It

grade-point average of 3.0 or better, and be a starter or

was a

great effort to close a great season.”

significant contributor on their athletic team. This is

Sarah Cassman received the 2010 Arthur Ashe

the third academic all-conference honor for Cassman

Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award for the Mountain Region, presented by the Intercollegiate Tennis

and the first for Molina.

Cassman played the majority of the season at the

Association. The award goes to the player who exhib-

Nos. 5 and 6 singles positions. She finished third on

its outstanding leadership and sportsmanship as well as

the team with singles wins while maintaining a 3.38

scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.

cumulative GPA in environmental engineering.

Cassman was selected from the region’s 21

Molina finished second on the team with 27

teams and was one of 12 finalists for the national

singles wins. She played all six positions during the

award. The national winner will be honored during a

season and had a

special ceremony hosted by the USTA during Arthur

doubles wins, she became the first Falcon to post 50

Ashe Kids’ Day inside Ashe Stadium just prior to the

overall victories since 2006. Molina recorded a 3.28

start of the 2010 U.S.

Open in New York City.

“Sarah is an outstanding leader and a great rep

winning record at Nos. 2-6. With 23

GPA during her first year at the Academy and has yet to declare a major.

Cassman Cashes In Sarah Cassman is the recipient of the 2010 Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and

Sportsmanship Award for the Mountain Region, presented by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The award goes to the player who has exhibited outstanding

leadership and sportsmanship as well as

scholastic, extracurricular and tennis

achievements.

Women's Tennis

119

or the second

straight year, Air Force thrower Sara Neubauer

picked up a top-eight finish in the discus throw at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. During the first

Point Award, as she accounted for 52 of the women’s 93.50 points at the conference championships this year.

Frawley, the men’s MVP, won his second indoor pole vault

day of competition June 9 at a rainy historic Hayward Field in

title in February, leading the Falcons to the top two places at the

Eugene, OR, Neubauer used a toss of 172’9” to place seventh in the

annual conference meet. A NCAA Provisional Qualifier, Frawley set

24-member competition. That mark gave Neubauer the third All-

America award of her career.

Duals. During the indoor season, Frawley was a two-time Mountain

season-best, team-leading clearance of 17’7 A” at the Don Barrett

West Conference Athlete of the Week, while winning the pole vault

Senior Ally Romanko concluded her collegiate career with a

19th-place finish in the national semifinals of the

outright in three meets and finishing as the top

800-meter run. Placing sixth in the second heat

collegiate vaulter in two others. For the second straight year, Romanko was

of runners, Romanko clocked a time of 2:09.89.

named the Most Valuable Competitor for the

The top two finishers from each of the three heats, as

women’s team. Romanko, the most valuable runner

well as the next two fastest times, advanced to

the finals. Competing against four other Mountain

of the 2010 women’s cross country team, made

West Conference runners, Romanko recorded the

several impacts on the track and field record books

third fastest time, while beating the defending

this year.

Joel Nolan was honored with the Lt. Gen. Tad

conference champion.

Oelstrom Award for Excellence, which is awarded

Pole Vaulter Nick Frawley claimed the fourth

All-America honor of his career June 10, at the

to the one senior on the combined roster who excels

2010 NCAA Outdoor Championships. In a meet

athletically, academically and militarily. Holding

hampered by delays that brought the length of

competition to nearly five hours, Frawley tied for

the top-10 of the program’s all-time pole vault list

third with a season-best clearance of 17’4‘/2".

during both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

strong grade-point-average, Nolan moved into

Katie Weber was honored with the Amie

The third-place finish is the best for Frawley

since placing second at the 2008 meet. It is the

Arneson Coaches’ Award. This award is given to

third consecutive year that he has earned All-

the individual whom the coaching staff feels best

America status at the outdoor championships and

exemplifies the quality of dedication to excellence.

the fourth top-eight finish of his collegiate career, as

he also claimed the honor at the 2009 indoor

meet.

Frawley Fares Well

Weber, a leader on the team during both the indoor

Nick Frawley’s four All-American trophies

and outdoor seasons, served as a team captain in

are the most in

Academy Division I history.

Neubauer and Frawley were named the Most Valuable Athletes

for their respective squads, as the Air Force track and field team honored its outstanding senior class with its annual banquet. Neubauer received the women’s Most Valuable Player honor the third straight year. She was also honored with the Academy’s

Performance Award and the women’s High

career

2009. As a senior, Weber closed out her conference

with her first Mountain West title in the javelin throw.

The Falcons handed out 13 awards to freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Justin Tyner claimed the largest haul, as he took home three awards, highlighted by the Men’s Most Valuable

Competitor

Award. Freshmen Chase Cooper and Bethany Gross received the

Newcomer of the Year award for their respective teams.

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Taking it in Strides

(Right) Seth Pelletier, Nick White and Tyler Small break from the starting line at the Air Force Invitational.

Award-winning Ally (Middle) Ally Romanko is the team’s Most

Outstanding Female Competitor award for the second straight year. She earned a trip to the NCAA Semifinals in her home state

of Oregon in 2010.

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Sophomores Robert Drye and Paige Blackburn shared the

Laura Piper Ironman Award,

which is named in honor of 1992

Academy graduate Laura Piper, who was killed in Operation Desert Shield. The award

recognizes an individual who competes in, excels and scores in

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Fellow sophomore pole vaulter Kimber Shealy was awarded with the Callie Calhoun Award for

Drive and Determination. Junior Tyler Stanley earned the men’s Drive and

Determination award, named after the late Bret Hyde, who passed

award of Lou Gehrig’s disease in 2000. Sophomore Amanda

Wineman was named the recipient of the Paul Gensic Comeback

Award, after recovering for injury

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MWC Outdoor Championships, while freshman Riley Feeney received the Ernie Cuncliffe Manaser Award.

Toss and Take Hon

Sara Neubauer winds up to throw the hammer

during the Air Force Invitational. Neubauer was named Female Field Athlete of the Year for the

Mountain Region by the U.S. Track and Field

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Track and Field

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CAN YOU DIG IT? Blockers Dani Griffith

(#6) and Michelle

Harrington channel an attacker toward

backrow defenders

Maiya Perich (#23) and Caroline Kurtz.

OUTTA REACH Michelle Harrington

stretches her 6’ 2” frame to its peak in order to cut the ball around a UNLV blocker. The senior

middle hitter is the

only Falcon lost to graduation this year. I Photos by Arnie

Spencer

T^blleyball ended

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M W

painful 8-21 season

two

with a 17-match losing streak that in-

the honor

eluded dropping all its Mountain West

TournamehT

Conference matches. The team won only three sets in

16 conference matches.

Despite the rough road, the team enjoyed

■tournament te;

ftme

selection, claiming r Classic

and LaSalle

Stillwell, Jessica Heilman and Caroline Kurtz were named to the academic all-conference for the third

times in as many years. Co-

the support of a program record 2,475 fans at-

SIDA Academic All-District honoree Kurtz leads

tending home matches. Couple this with a new

the Falcons

coaching staff, led by Matt McShane a former

and all Air Force fall honorees

with a 3.88 grade-point-average in systems en-

assistant at the University of California Berkley

gineering management. Stilwell, who is spend-

and there’s reason to be optimistic about the

ing the current semester in the Ukraine as a part

upcoming season.

of the Academy’s Exchange Program, boasted a

GOOD TIMES Caroline Kurtz (#13) gathers the Falcons together to celebrate a successful

rally.

BACK ATCHYA

McShane, recently selected as one of Vol-

leyball Magazine’s 10 Best Assistant Coaches, takes over a program that graduated only one

senior, Michelle Harrington. The 6’ 2” middle was third on the team with

198 kills and led in

3.74 GPA in mathematics, while Hellmann holds

in English.

In addition, Harrington and freshman

Maiya Perich earned their first academic allconference selections.

Harrington had a 3.05

GPA in systems engineering management, while

easy, but freshmen Julianne Haun, Maile Lolo-

Perich. currently undeclared on a major, holds a

hea or Preslee Maki might make the most of the

3.17 average.

Team most valuable player Nichole Stillwell should provide an offensive and defensive

anchor at the other middle position. The junior

attempt in the middle. The junior racked up 59 total blocks

including 10 solo rejections. a cumulative GPA of 3.66

blocking with 72. Filling her shoes won’t be

opportunity.

Team MVP Nichole Stillwell stuffs a UNLV attacker’s kill

Volleyball will need all the skill and brain it can muster in 2010 as the team faces several

early challenges prior to conference play. “Our preseason schedule is great,” Me-

played in every set for the Falcons, led the

Shane said. “It gives us a good mix of different

squad in hitting percentage (.236), and ranked

teams that run different styles of play.

second kills per set (2.57), solo blocks (10), as-

Northern Colorado and Long Island made the

sisted blocks (49), total blocks (59) and points

NCAA Tournament last year. We need to play a

(284.50). She became the first Air Force player

tough schedule to prepare us for Mountain West

since 2003 to earn the Mountain West Confer-

Conference action. Three teams from the MWC

ence Athlete of the Week award after a stellar

made the NCAA Tournament last year. We will

weekend (3.57 kills, 1.00 blocks, .455 hitting

be ready by the time we play UNLV in the first

percentage) at the Sugar Bear Classic. She was a

conference match.”

Army,

Volleyball

123

Strategy Session Head coach Jeff Ehrlich (center) and assistant coaches Kirk Reimer and Michael Peterson talk with the Falcons during a

time out.

he water

in 2009, after a scoreless rookie campaign. Meanwhile,

polo

rookie of the year honors went to utility player Cmz Smith-

team an-

son. who scored 44

nounced its individual awards at

goals and 18 assists en route to earning

the WWPA Newcomer of the Year award. Other awards handed out included nods for Hardest

the team’s annual

Worker and the Coaches Award. Sophomore Danny Harold,

banquet as the

the Falcons’ back-up goaltender, was named the Hardest

Falcons celebrated a successful season in 2009. Air Force

Worker, registering 69 saves in eight games. Earning the

finished with an 18-14 overall record and a final ranking of

Coaches Award was junior Kurt Wallin. Wallin scored 41

17th in the nation.

points on the season, ranking second on the team in assists

Earning MVP honors for the 2009 season was senior utility player Alex Chumside. Chumside, named an hon-

with 25, while coming off the bench.

The team’s captains’ awards went to seniors Jason

orable mention All-American during his final campaign,

Fung and Hines. Meanwhile, Fung was also presented with

finished the year ranked second on the team with 86 points,

the Derek Argel Memorial Award, named for the former

including

a team-best 49 assists.

He ended his career as the

Air Force water polo player who was involved in a fatal

fifth-leading scorer in school history with 276 career points.

aircraft crash in Iraq in May 2005. The Derek

In addition, he ranks second all-time at the Academy with

rial Award, now in its fourth season, is awarded

131 career assists and is third in career steals with 198. A

the player who demonstrates

first-team All-Western Water Polo Association honoree,

ible work ethic, those attributes which most

Chumside was also the winner of the team’s Most Inspira-

character of Argel.

tional Award.

Bobby Geiger, who notched a team-best 77 goals and 100

points

His 77 goals ranked tied for fifth-most in

exemplify the

and Hines, senior goalkeeper David Ostrom received honorable mention all-conference

recognition for his performance.

Ostrom tallied 219 saves for the season while

all-time at Air Force in scoring with 202 career points.

the cage, and also recorded 12

the third-straight season was senior captain Jack Hines. A

second-team All-WWPA honoree for a third-consecutive year, Hines was also one of the Falcons’ top scorers, register-

recognize the

team's WWPA honorees. In addition to Smithson, Chumside

the nation during the 2009 season. Geiger now ranks 14th

Earning most valuable defensive player honors for

annually to

perseverance and an incred-

The Falcons also took a few moments to

Most valuable offensive player honors went to junior

on the year.

Argel Memo-

sharing time in

points on the year, including

three goals. The three-year starter finished his career ranked third all-time in Air Force history with 674 career saves.

Meanwhile, head coach Jeff Ehrlich received the first WWPA Coach of the Year honors of his career after

leading

ing 44 goals and 17 assists on the year. Primarily a 2-meter

the Falcons to an 18-14 overall record and 10-4

defender, Hines ends his career ranked 22nd on the Falcons’

WWPA. Under his guidance, Air Force knocked off a

all-time scoring list with 174 career points (118 g, 56a).

team (then-lOth-ranked UC San

ledger in the

Taking Aim Matt Shields winds up to take a

shot on goal. The junior utilityman from

son.

top-10

Diego) for the first time in

The most improved player award was given to sopho-

the past six seasons, while also

Taque Patino, who tallied 22 points (15 goals, 7 assists)

victories, including the Falcons’ first over Pacific since 1995.

posting three other top-15

Gilroy, CA. tallied 19

goals and 13 assists on the sea1 Photos by Arnie

Spencer

Alex Arcidiacono looks to pass the ball to an open teammate.

Arcidiacono

snagged four steals in 2009 and is one of 13

freshmen on the team.

Close Confines

(Left) Cruz Smithson finds himself in close contact with two defenders from St. Francis College of NY.

Smithson was named Western Water Polo Association newcomer of the year.

Defending the Goal (Right) Goalie David Ostrom prepares to stop a shot from a Cal Baptist player.

Ostrom, a senior from

Mission Viejo, CA, recorded 219 saves this season and also notched 12 points on three goals.

Water Polo

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UPPER HAND

(Right) Joe Stafford appears to have the edge as he applies pressure and makes breathing difficult

for his opponent. The

165-pound grappler will be a team captain in 2011.

WISE WORDS

(Above) Wrestling at 149 pounds, Alec WilHams gets some good advice from head coach Joel Sharratt.

CALM BEFORE...

(Right) Neil Delaney seeks an advantage before exploding into action. He was the Falcons most

successful 197-pound wrestler in 2010 with 17 wins. I Photos by

Amie Spencer

DRIVER’S SEAT

(Right) Tyler French steers his hapless opponent around the mat using a

leg for a rudder.

The senior from Malta, MT, co-earned the

Coaches’ Appreciation Award this year for his dedication to the program.

V\ as

2002^0 award winners for Air Force wrestling

program, teammates-and*e*acl1ihg staff, embody-

wer#honored at the team’s annual banquet. Earn-

ii)g what an Air Force wrestler is, both on and off the mat.

ingVip honors was freshman Cole VonOhlen, who

This year’s winners were seniors Tyler French and Justin

imed the Falcons’ Outstanding Wrestler.

Shadrix. French, a West Regional champion and NCAA

VonOhlen, the lone Air Force representative at the

qualifier in 2008, was second on the team with 23 victories

NCAA Championships this season, finished his rookie

as he earned a runner-up finish

campaign with a 31 -9 overall record. Among those victories

Shadrix, also honored as the team’s captain, battled for a

were six

wins over NCAA qualifiers, including a technical

in the WWC. Meanwhile,

spot in the Falcons’ lineup throughout the season. Despite

fall over 1 lth-ranked Adin Duenas of Cal Slate Fullerton.

seeing his career end prematurely due to injury, Shadrix

Ranked 18th in the nation at 141 pounds at the conclusion

continued to support his teammates with his leadership off

of the regular season, VonOhlen brought home a second-

the mat.

place finish at the 2010 NCAA West Regional to earn sec-

Also handed out was the Wayne Baughman/A-10

ond-team All-Western Wrestling Conference honors. He was

Wart Hog Award. Named in part for the Falcons' former

also the unanimous choice as WWC Freshman of the Year,

head coach, the award is earned by the wrestler who, like

as voted

by the league’s coaches. In addition, VonOhlen was

Coach Baughman and the A-10 Wart Hog, is relentless and

also the recipient of the team’s Most Falls Award, winning

aggressive, demonstrates an unwavering determination to

12 matches by fall this season.

succeed and who embodies good sportsmanship and team

Senior Joshua Smith was honored with the Commit-

spirit. The recipient of this year’s award was senior Stephen

ment to Excellence Award, which is granted to the cadet

Larson. Larson, who also spent part of his career at the

with the best all-around performance at the Academy

Academy on the Falcons’ varsity football team, was able

(academics, military and athletics). Meanwhile, sophomore

to overcome numerous knee injuries to become Air Force’s

Mengyuan Qiu, the team member with the highest GPA, was

starting heavyweight. Despite getting his senior season out

the recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award.

to a rocky start, dropping his first seven bouts of the season,

Earning Most Improved honors for the Falcons was

Larson went on to post 13 victories on the year, including

junior Derek Gillespie, who posted a 20-11 record at 133

10 wins in dual competition. Larson also placed second at

pounds after going 10-17 in the 2009-2010 season. In

the NCAA West Regional, nearly earning an NCAA bid.

addition to earning an individual title at the All-Academy

The Falcons, who graduate seniors James Ciccone,

Championships, Gillespie earned a third-place finish at the

Michael Erickson, French, Thomas Gorry, Larson, Stephen

West Regional, garnering third-team All-WWC honors.

Makuka, Akira Nervik, Shadrix, Samuel Sheppard, Smith and

The Coaches Appreciation Award was presented to a

pair of individuals who have displayed great dedication

Steven Suhrie, finished the 2009-10 season with a 6-11 overall record and fifth-place finish at the WWC Tournament.

Wrestling

127

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(Left) Junior Laura Abbott pushes herself to climb High School Hill during a national cross

country skiing competition this year.

(Above) Men's rugby player Dan Fulcoly prepares to throw the ball out of a stable

ruck to his awaiting teammates. I Courtesy

photos

ive

Clubs

Pitch Softball Judo

Lacrosse, Women's Rodeo

*Rugby, Men's Rugby, Women's *Ski Alpine

Featured in the 2010 Polaris Clubs Section

Falcon Club (BB/BS)

Weightlifting Powerlifting Ice Sports

Fitness

^Fitness

Karate Marathon Model Engineering

Mountaineering Paintball

*Ski

Nordic

Team Handball Triathlon

Volleyball, Men's Waterpolo, Women's

Pistol

Racquet Club Ski Club Ski

Freestyle/Snowboard

Tae Kwon Do

Portuguese Club Psychology Russian

Space Society Spanish

Mission Clubs *Chorale/HC Drum and Bugle

Eagle's Club Falconry Flying Team Forensics Honor Guard Los Padrinos

Recreational Clubs

Trap and Skeet Tuskeegee Airmen

Academy Concerts

Ultimate Frisbee

Aerobatics Club

*Wargaming

Orchestra

Professional Clubs

Pacific Rim

Astronomy/Physics Chemistry Cyber Warfare

PECA

Forum

Show Choir

French

Soaring Way of Life Wings of Blue

Aikido

Airsoft Amateur Radio

Arnold Air Society Aviation

Bluebards Cadet Outfitters Car Club Chess Combat Condition

^Equestrian

Geoscience

History International Club

Operations Research

Media *Mock Trial NAHC

Rattex

Saber Drill

A/f

wk Trial

"Mock Trial? What is

The Academy earned two direct bids to the Opening Round Champi-

onship onship Series for the first time in team history while also winning three irivita-

that?" Each team member tion before they join, either as or someone

asks that

same

ques-

club day inquisitor, curious classmate,

"I've found some of my very best friends on the mock trial team at the

invited to join the team just four days before the national tourna-

Academy," said Zac Crippen. "Getting the opportunity to travel all across the

ment.

case

tional tournaments, 13 times placing in the top five and earning 42 individual

awards. But it's not all about winning.

A mock trial starts with three lawyers and three witnesses presenting a

nation and hone our critical analysis and communication skills by competing at

for three hours to put a defendant behind bars. Later in the day, they

trial advocacy is one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had."

Club members fondly recall cramming 26 cadets and two officers on

switch to arguing the same defendant is not guilty. The 26 cadets on the Academy's team, along with law department

bus for a 10-hour drive to middle-of-nowhere-Missouri, pretrial rituals of

advisors, spend two hours each afternoon honing speaking skills, analytical

dancing to "Poker Face" or "If You're Happy and You Know It," and smoking

reasoning abilities and creativity by developing themes, theories and witnesses.

traditional cigars at the end of tournaments while poking fun at each other

"The opportunities offered by the mock trial program were amazing," said Matthew Ross. “We did everything from arguing objections to acting like

because of ridiculous quotes during trial.

"After all, only in trial can you declare as a witness, I Am the Law,' 'I'm

medical examiners to leading the entire team to a victorious and rewarding

good at twisting facts, I should have been a lawyer,' or '2+1 does not equal 3,'

season."

and be believed," said Deanna Franzen.

Courtesy the USAFA Mock Trial Club

STATE YOUR CASE Paulo Dutra tries to be convincing in mock court. Club members practice arguing both

VIVA LAS VEGAS

sides of the law as representatives for the

The Mock Trial Club shows off hardware earned during competition at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. | Courtesy photo.

defense and the prosecution.

Mock Trial

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(bine Skiing USAFAST is what they call themselves.

:Th e Academy's Alpine Ski Team takes this mild boast into com-

Slalom disciplines. The fastest times around every gate guarantees a spot on the team of 12.

The team trains or competes

petition in the Rocky Division of the United States Collegiate Ski

every weekend until March at locations like Loveland, Keystone,

and Snowboard Association.

Beavercreek, Steamboat, Winter Park, and Telluride.

The season begins with dryland in the fall, where athletes

USAFAST competes against Colorado College, Colorado

work out as a team three times a week to get in shape for the

Mountain College, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State

rigorous ski season ahead.

University, Fort Lewis, Mesa State, University of Colorado,

Team selection is made in November at tryouts. The

University of Denver, University of Wyoming, and Western State.

returning team and around 40 cadets others travel to the

They also attempt to qualify for the Regional and National

mountains to see who the Academy's fastest skiers are for the

Competitions, whose locations vary from year to year. This year

new season.

Regionals was at Snowbasin, UT, and Nationals was at Sunday

Tryouts consist of timed runs of both Slalom and Giant

River, ME.

Courtesy the USAFA Alpine Ski Club

ROUND THE OUTSIDE

Chris Brown shoots through the stalom at Snow Basin. I Courtesy photo ler,

Hamah

Campbeftand Ben^Joltisz joTn club officer ii

Maj. Gregory Steeger for run at Keystone during

Dedicated equestrians escape

love of horses with the local community through community service

the worries and stress of day-to-day

This includes volunteering at Ruby Ranch a local organization dedicated

cadet life at the Academy as they work and train with horses at the Academy

care

stables twice a week.

of abused and neglected horses in the Colorado Springs area. In March, team members worked with other volunteers at Ruby

Cadets in Charge Dayna Grant and A.J. Nemethy, along with other

clearing a wooded area of sharp branches and hanging limbs to ensure

experienced riders work with beginners on the basics of horsemanship. Each

the safety of the horses.

rider works to develop his or her horsemanship skills in order to compete in

the horses at Ruby Ranch. Cadet volunteers also learned about the complex

shows both locally and regionally as part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show As-

relationship between horse and rider as well as the importance of situational

sociation and local clubs.

awareness

For Grant, the competitions aren't the only motivation to be part of the equestrian team.

watching

"The thing I enjoy the most about the equestrian team is

tough guy fall in love like it was a tiny puppy," she said.

In addition to being a competitive club, the equestrian team shares their

They also contributed in measuring and de-worming

around these frightened and distrusting animals.

"In all, the USAFA Equestrian Team is about more than just riding horses," said Shauna Casey. "It is about teaching cadets personal accountability with

their horses as well as encouraging members to work with one another on

developing each other's horsemanship."

Courtesy the USAFA Equestrian Club

Hfn The Road to Excess is orihe Academ^fTowerlifting

^tT route to qualifying 'ilgree caflitting i \i^i#innk4n"Orlnndo. FL, in r

joined senior team captain Ryan

Tmaflest Hearn, faced fierce competition. Nationals saw 289 'most by far since its inception 28 years ago.

Nationals was quite an experience. I feel privileged to have lifted with some

5f the strongest guys in the country.

I didn't place as well as I would have liked, but it

has given me a goal to work towards next year,'' Seaver said.

The team holds its two-hour workouts three times weekly in the Cadet Gym

RECONDO Room which it shares with the rest of the cadet wing.

Having the smallest team, and no gym we are able to call our own, it would be next to impossible to compete at the Collegiate Nationals level, but we still manage

"If we did not have the heart and dedication

to," said powerlifter Derek Schleiden.

which we are becoming known for, then we wouldn't have the chance to compete at this level." In order to go to Nationals, team members must lift a certain amount of total

weight between the squat, bench, and deadlift. Standards are set by the USA Powerlifting Association according to the lifter's weight class. Ryan Schleiden, men’s 165 pounds bench missed 314

squat 474 pounds (an academy record),

pounds, deadlift 474 pounds, finished unranked due to missed

bench.

Travis Seaver, men's 181 pounds

squat 435 pounds, bench 314 pounds, deadlift

496 pounds, finished 30th Karlie Taylor, women's 132 pounds lift 265 pounds, finished 9th

squat 198 pounds, bench 116 pounds, dead-

Courtesy the USAFA Powerlifting Club

WRAP IT UP Protective wraps help

keep reduce the risk of

injury for during squats lifts. | Photo by Arnie

Spencer A LITTLE PICK ME UP

Ryan Schleiden leans back to complete a deadlift rep. Deadlift, squat and bench are the three exercises in which

powerlifters compete. | Photo by C3C

Kelsey Smith

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Clubs

THE ROAD

...

(Top) Iron may pave the way to success for the club, but a little chalk keeps

grips firm and weights from slipping. | Photos by Arnie Spencer ON TRACK

(Middle) Notebooks are used to track weight amounts and workouts so lifters can see their progress.

LEG IT OUT

(Bottom) Squats rely on powerful leg muscles to press iron. The protective rack allows lifters to more safely train

with extremely heavy weights.

Power Lifting

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FINISHING TOUCHES Coach and officer in

charge, Lt. Col. Michael Brothers, waxes skis right before a race | Courtesy

photos

LONELY ENDING

Freshman

Bryan

Bentz

crosses the finish

line.

GO BLUE GO! Freshman Jessica Launcher’s Air Force colors set her apart at the start of the women’s

relay.

BACK TO SCHOOL

Senior Chloe Angello battles her way up

High School Hill.

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Lightning bolts on Air Force blue and silver split through a rainbow of competitors' colored spandex at the U.S. Cross Country Skiing

Association Nationals in Freeport, ME, this year. Led by team captains Daniel Shea and Andrew McPherson, the men's team consisted of Daniel O'Keefe, Bryan Bentz and Adam Engelhardt. The women's team

consisted of Chloe Angello, Laura Abbott, Erica Chimelski and Jessica Laucher.

The

team was guided by Lt. Col. Michael Brothers and Dr. Karen Henry. USCS A

Maine was filled with scenes familiar to every Nordic skier:

freshly-waxed skis

sliced away at the crisp snow, which alternated between icy and slushy throughout the day. The chilly air was soon to be forgotten, with adrenaline rushes creeping onto Si-

competitors, and the thrill of going down a steep hill

and the dread when approach-

ing a long uphill. In Maine, this uphill was

High School Hill." Nearly every race in the week-long

competitions traveled at least once up this hill, some two or three times. Teammates lined its sides to cheer on their racers as they tried to make their way up the brutal incline.

In a grueling 15K, the third time up this hill was both a blessing and a curse for

after High School Hill came relief. The course's last 1,000 meters was a gradual down-

hill, with only a few small hills until the finish.

Through the races, the team members grew close, and were even able to tease each other: C4C Engelhardt: "How was the race?"

C1C O'Keefe: "Great, I only fell down a couple of times."

C4C Engelhardt: "Oh, is that what those holes on the side of the course are from?" CIO O'Keefe: "Yeah, fhe snow bank stopped my fall.''

The team did well, and the women's team was victorious over the West Point Nordic Ski Team. The last race led to the annual East Coast vs West Coast snowball

fight, which quickly became a West Point vs Air Force competition. As snowballs flew and some skiers slid quietly away, the elation in the air illustrated that it was another year well done.

C1C Chloe Angello

SEEING THE UPSIDE

Senior Daniel Shea tucks and glides uphill.

Nordic Skiing

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Academy's premiere choir and is directed by 9

Gabma Approximate!' ^60 cadets from all class years are chosen after

out and Chorale fiembe l

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requiresvffiey remain free of any probation

military! academic, alrletic) Academy SincJIrs are a Chorale sub-group who perform a capella. such a joy siijging in chorale, to be a part of something bigger than

^d doing what you love to do," said Jill Larsen,

firstclassman with the

In August, the Chorale sang with the Organ & Stellar Brass Concert for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Academy Cadet Chapel groundbreaking and for the 84th Infantry Divisions Railsplitters Society 64th annual reunion at

the Double Tree Hotel, in Colorado Springs. Another event the Chorale enjoys

MESSIAH The Cadet Chorale’s annual

performing for is the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO in nearby Memorial Park. The Chorale also took a trip to Dodge City, KS, for a public

terpiece is an Academy tradition

concert in October.

with a strong local following.

"The Chorale and The Academy Singers are essential to the mission of the

performance of Handel's mas-

| Photo by Johnny Wilson

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USAF Academy because the cadets passionately represent the Air Force Academy by singing locally and nationally," Larsen said.

Along with big events in the community, the Chorale also sings for memorial services at the Cadet Chapel, National Anthems for specific ceremonies such as

retirements, and Wing TAPS vigils.

Each December, the Chorale performs Handel’s Messiah in the Chapel

for approximately 1,000 people. In April, the Chorale also performed Mozart's

Requiem. With as much as the Chorale does, The Academy Singers also perform for dinners at the Broadmoor, the Superintendent's Holiday Open House, the

Secretary of the Air Force and the Academy Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony. Chorale finishes out the year with the 52nd Annual Graduation Concert

performed during Grad Week in Arnold Hall.

Courtesy the USAFA Cadet

Chorale

SEASONAL SPIRIT A Cadet Chorale octet sings carols at the Carlton House to entertain a

| Photo by Mike Kaplan

holiday crowd.

FLYING SOLO All eyes are upon Chorale senior soloist C2C Jill Larson she performs dur-

ing Handel’s Messiah. | Photo by Johnny Wilson

ii>y Js

TAKE A BOW

(Above) Chorale Director Dr. Joseph Galema leads the crowd in applauding the cadets’ Mozart performance. | Courtesy photo

SAYAHH

...

MEN

(Left) C2Cs Mister Jackson and Brianna Adams take the stage during the Chorale’s annual presentation of Handel's Messiah in the Cadet Chapel. | Photo by Johnny Wilson

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throw the ball out of a stable ruck to the await-

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Trautwein, Matt Schmitz, Josh Dean, and Brian Lemay. The Air Force womens team was founded in 1977, shortly after the of women to the Academy.

The women's team competed within Colorado

years, but moved to national competition when the women's national championship

petition was organized in 1991. The women's team won the first national championship that same year, and has gone on to win three more, in 1994, 2002 and 2003.

Two of the Air Force women's

players, Shalanda Baker and Laura McDonald, have gone on to play for the U.S. national team.

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1992 National 3rd place

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1986 National 3rd place

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defensive line out as

teammates hold him

TAKE DOWN Trevor Wade is first to

reach the ballcarrier,

grab hold and make a tackle.

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The cadet, wargaming dub reaches from ancienf history to distant and imagined futures in

order to developing strategic decision-making skills in

avarrety of table-top miniature battles, role-playing games and computer

simulations.

[Wargaming] gives every cadet the opportunity to test his or her strategic prowess against others'

it's exciting, crazy, and more fun than

many cadets realize. I haven't met a cadet who's played

these games and

not thoroughly enjoyed it," said club member Robert Steigerwald.

Participation develops tactical thinking and encourages cadets of different class years to work together, according to club members. It also encourages them to have fun in a relaxed professional environment.

The club is a cadet-run recreational activity open to all four classes. With oversight from the Academy's history department, wargaming pro-

JY TANKS

Joshua Bruder takes part in a historical miniature game at a local gamers store.

Courtesy photos

vides cadets a place to explore this hobby while honing their understanding

of strategy and history. Cadets host and participate in events for and with the local commu-

nity each year

notably the FalCon convention held in Arnold Hall, inviting

wargamers from the Colorado

Springs area and abroad to engage in

their hobby with cadets and allowing the cadets to build rapport with our

community. With events like FalCon, GenghisCon and things going on nearly every weekend, the club provides a great atmosphere for

cadets to relax

and enjoy cadet life," said Josh Bruder, who, along with Alexander Jack, took

charge of the wargaming club this year.

Courtesy the USAFA

Wargaming Club MINIATURE MILITIA Bruder and a civilian gamer work together in a historical miniature game at the regional event Genghis Con.

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Clubs

SPACE CADETS

Victor Rodriguez, Try Cottingham, Joshua BruderaTahichi Ri and Alexander Jack prepare for a large sci-fi table top game

aerial battles with a simple

yet fun table top card/miniature game at FalCon in

October 2009.

ALIEN ASSAULT

(Above) Victor Rodriguez and Matt Jerrell contemplate their next moves in a sci-fi game. HISTORY LESSON

(Left) Bruder reinacts World War II through a table top miniature game.

Wargaming

143

DRUM & BUGLE Members of the U.S. Air Force

Academy Drum and Bugle Corps demonstrate their musical talents

from the Terazzo to performances around the country.

(Below right)

The group marched in the annual

Fiesta Battle of Flowers parade

April 23 and performed at several Fiesta venues. | Courtesy photo and photo by Bob Jensen

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Air Force Academy senior

Nolan Brock executes a throw

during a Judo

competition at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO, Jan. 16. Brock won a gold medal in novice competition and a silver in regular

competition during the National Armed Forces

Championships at Fort Leavenworth, KS, in November. | Courtesy photo

FALCONRY

(Left) Buzz, a kestrel falcon, poses for a photo in the Academy mews

Jan. 21. The newest of the Academy’s 13 falcons,

Buzz came to the Academy from the University of

Minnesota’s Raptor Center.

| Photo by Bill Evans

(Right) A cadet falconer and one of the mascot

birds perform at the 2010

Graduation Parade. | Photo by Arnie Spencer

Club Pictures

145

(Right) Air Force cadets take on their Army counterparts in an indoor rockclimbing chal-

lenge during Army Week when West Pointers came

visiting tor the annual football show-

down.

(Above) Fourthclassman Eric /Widen,

featured above,

explores the wonders of

the Garden of the Gods and pays homage to Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt during

Spring

Break. I Dominant photo by Arnie Spencer,

supporting photo is a courtesy photo.

GO AIR FORCE

The Falcon football team trots out before the annual Army/Air Force rivalry game.

Air Force

dominated the visiting cadets 35-7.1 Photo by C1C Luke Connolly PSYOPS A helicopter crew sympathetic to the Army football team bombards the Terazzo with pro-Army leaflets. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly HEATED RIVALRY

Air

Force cheerleaders are silhouetted against the bonfire featured at the Army Week pep rally. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly

SOCIAL CLIMBER An Air Force cadet clambers up the indoor climbing wall during a competition with visiting Army cadets. I Photo by C2C Dustin Tanen

Me e k WAR OF WORDS Falcon fans enjoy the good weather and leave no question where their loyalties lie. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly SHOW OF HANDS Andrew Street fights off an Army defender in the Cadet Gym. Air Force and Army

cadets faced off on the team handball court as well as of the football field during Army Week. I Photo by Amie Spencer

BATTLE BIRD The Bird stands up to the Army’s donkey mascot on the football sidelines. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly EAGLE UP An F-15 Strike Eagle enters a steep climb during a flyover. I Photo by C1C Luke Connolly

taking first and

said Lt. Col. Charles W. Schweiss Jr, chief of intramurals here and

fourth overall at the 2010 American Collegiate Intramural Sports

the officer who oversaw the Academy ACIS effort. "The strength,

Fitness Nationals held here April 24.

agility and fitness he demonstrated during the competition set him

Cadet teams dominated the competition

apart from the rest."

Firstie Daniel Hill was the male most valuable player for the Hill and

entire event.

USAFA Team B scored 80 points to edge Baylor University's

Academy Team B's Brennan Gallagher,

The University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse took third with 72 and

Caitlin Glitz and Carlee Koutnik placed first in the tug-o-war and

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Neither Academy team made the top three in the obstacle

The Fitness Challenge consists of standardized assessments of

strength, endurance, and speed/agility. It is part of the ACIS Cam-

course

pus Challenge program which provides students the opportunity to

year.

"[Well] simply work on hand eye coordination and a little

take part in basic fitness assessment events throughout the semester to help track their individual physical fitness progress.

The Academy's Team A finished first in the mini-triathlon and

fourth overall.

Competing were Danielle Snider, Moises Rendon,

event, but Gallagher plans to perform better there next

agility,'' he said. "We were so close in the obstacle course,

but next year we should definitely take first in that event as well. -

James A. Rush, Polaris Staff

David Heitstuman and Alexandra Trobe.

TEAM (2) B (EAT) The Academy’s B Team, Daniel Hill, Caitlin Glitz, won

the tug-o-war and took

score

with the obstacle course

Carlee Koutnik and Brennan Gallagher, third in the triathlon.

Their combined

earned them first place overall in the ACIS Challenge. I Courtesy photos SPECIAL DELIVERY Alexandra Trobe negotiates the “mailbox” on the Nike Swoosh obstacle course. Trobe and the rest of the Academy’s Team A placed fourth overall. RING KONG Daniel Hill negotiates the most difficult part of the obstacle course- the rings. He won overall male

MVP for the entire competition. END IS NEAR David Heitstuman guts

Competition

out the last couple meters in the bike leg of the mini-triathlon under the

encouragement of Team A partner Moises Rendon who runs alongside. Team A won the triathlon.

ACIS Competition

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C1C Robert Tonio, is an international cadet from Narobi, Ke-

Wrestling practices and tournaments for Spranger conflicted

nya, and C1C Kurt Spranger, is a red-blooded (and not to mention

with the Tonio's interests in Wings of Green and joining other inter-

To those who know them, the two

national cadets for weekend fun in Denver. Tonio was 22 years

red-head) Air Force brat.

may seem

like polar opposites, but they have become extremely

close over the last three years.

only ones who didn't pick roommates on time

even

...

get picked by

The two barely spoke the first semester. Kurt didn't

know Tonio was foreign until Thanksgiving sophomore year.

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The wrestler

would return early Sunday morning from a wrestling trip and his

Tonio and Spranger were paired up because they were the

anyone else.

old sophomore year and Spranger was only 20.

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roommate would be stumbling in from Denver. Most Sundays con-

sisted of Tonio recovering from a horrible hang-over and Spranger

attempting to get his homework done for the upcoming week.

Opposing work ethics is another fundamental difference.

GRAD COIN C1C Kurt

Spranger receives a

coin from graduation speaker Adm. Mike Mul-

len, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I Courtesy photo FIRST SALUTE Diploma in hand, C1C Robert Tonio renders his first salute after

crossing the graduation stage. I Courtesy photo OVER AT LAST Spranger and Tonio unite after the graduation hat toss to celebrate the end of

their time together at the Academy.

The room-

mates started off as a picture of contrast, but as

kVI

time passed, they built a strong friendship differences

notwithstanding. I Photo by Amie Spencer

VIVA LAS VEGAS The roomies enjoy a trip to

Las Vegas in a convertible. I Courtesy photo

SHARP DRESSED MEN Tonio and Spranger are dressed to dazzle

during a night on the town.

I Courtesy photo

Spranger does his assignments well in advance and hates laying

talked extensively since they were trapped within their room at

around. Tonio procrastinates, stays up late hours for no good rea-

parade rest with nothing else to do. That sparked the friendship

son

and does homework while Spranger tries to sleep.

starts cleaning for SAMI

Spranger

that has steadily grown stronger and stronger.

This year Tonio spent spring break at Spranger's house in Flor-

four days before the inspection; Tonio

ida and Spranger plans to visit Tonio in Kenya for several weeks

waits till 0100 the day of...

And then there are the differences in language barrier, fam-

during the cadets' 60 days of leave over the summer. So deep is

ily and cultural backgrounds, but none of these kept Tonio and

their friendship now, don't be surprised if Tonio and Spranger are

Compliance Inspection

the only roommate pair to attend the 40-year reunion for 2010.

Spranger separated forever.

The Unit

SAMI during sophomore year was the first time the two cadets

C1C Jacque Harrier

Dormitory hallways at the Academy reflect powerful emo-

The most recognizable hallway peculiarities are the murals. The

tions from deep pain to great happiness. Murals decorate walls;

somber tone of P.O.W. memorials and 9-11 commemorations are bal-

class-colored tiles line alcoves. ous

Add to these decorations vari-

awards, bulletin boards and lasting memories of what takes

anced with displays of pride in squadron, service and nation.

Each painting has thought, originality, and purpose behind them. Cadets paint them as their lasting mark on their squadron.

place here. "The hallways represent freedom. Before we were recog-

Murals instill a sense of tradition that goes beyond any individual

nized we had to greet, be at attention and were yelled at in the

and shows how cadets as a whole define themselves and their roles

hallways," said fourthclassman Don Dennert.

in their

"I was stuck to the

squadron. By living among murals painted by graduates all

right side, like driving down the freeway; then it's March, now I

the way down the Long Blue Line, cadets are able to identify with

walk it my way."

the same values and morals of those who came before them.

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Cadet Life

HALLWAY HUBS Cadets stream past the CQ desk at a busy hallway intersection in a dormitory. students

The hallways both divide and connect the

cadets are expected to remain in their squadron halls, but mu-

rals, class-colored tiles and other traditions give cadets common experiences

share. I Photo by C2C Nick Debarmore SQUEAKY CLEAN

Dam the door bottoms with towels, add water and soap and you’ve got “carrier landings” to allow Air Force cadets a chance to bond with their

Common

midshipman counterparts. Trash can targets are optional. I Photo by C2C

Nick Debarmore INTERIOR DESIGN A C4C Elaine Bradford decorates a poster used to transform two seniors’ room

into a fairy princess

castle as part of 100s Night. If they could talk, dorm hallways could tell

common

experien ce

some

remarkable stories about Academy traditions.

Fortunately for the

cadets, the halls are mute. I Photo by Denise Navoy MOO JUICE The

Academy is after all still a university and cadets are not immune to the urges which cause students to try stunts that cause observers to question the validity of entrance exam scores.

Chugging a whole gallon of milk

in one sitting to test the body’s resistance to lactose build up certainly

qualifies. I Photo by C2C Dustin Tanen

Class-colored tiles represent the different classes with their

fellow squadron mates.

hallways via the CQ, the microwave, or just milling around

distinctions privileges and responsibilities. They are also reminders

in the

of the special bond each graduate shares, especially with others

in the little free time

of the same class color.

Every day cadets bond with each other

they have.

These memories are possibly the greatest things filling these

Awards and bulletin boards show the day to day commit-

halls. The sweat and tears from training, Hundreds Night room

ment and work that goes on in these halls. They also display work

decorations, dimmed hallways walking past classmates at the

each cadet contributes and excellence achieved.

end of recognition, hanging out with lifelong friends

The long hallways seem not only to connect squadrons, but

personal relationships. Here freshmen learn to trust each other

aura

these hall-

of happiness, laughter, and unforgettable

ways carry

memories.

C3C Jim Daniels

during training sessions and upperclassmen make bonds with their Common Hallway, Common Experience

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Dozens of

Academy cadets traded in spring breaks sunlit

beaches for hammers, nails and saws to build homes for the needy

classes, combined with military duties in the squadron and athletics can wear on even

during Alternative Spring Break March 22-26. The Center for Character and Leadership Development hooked up 63 cadet in

the most resolute of cadets.

Compared to USAFA, doing manual labor in Texas is a vacation," joked C3C Brendan Maestas.

volunteers with Habitat for Humanity housing projects

Cadets Maestas and Walker were two of several would-be

Kansas City and the Texas towns of El Paso, Wichita Falls, Bryan

comedians among the group of cadets, helping keep a light-hearted

and Victoria.

approach to the hard work ahead, and keeping it fun. Each time the

The 14 cadets who travelled the furthest from the Academy

words "spring break" came up in anyone's conversation, there would

started their spring breaks at a warehouse in Victoria, TX, loading

be a pause and the cadets would yell

lumber for a construction site. C2C Bobby Walker said the cadets

unison.

were

excited about the cause and the change of pace. Six or seven

gfP 1I 'fpyHiBE 1

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"Spring break, woohoo!" in

Some of this camaraderie was born on the drive to Victoria. It

took two days for the cadets, driving two vans, to reach the small Texas town. Victoria, which is an hour inland from the Gulf coast,

ing cadets an economical way to spend a week out of town, see someplace new, do something meaningful and still stay within their

opened its arms to the cadets. A local church gave them a place to

budgets.

sleep, local businesses donated food, and a church youth choir even

opportunity to go somewhere new during spring break to work with Habitat for Humanity and to put deeds behind the words

serenaded the cadets upon their arrival. When they arrived to the 800 Block of Virginia Avenue in

Alternative Spring Break gives cadets a paid but no-frills

"service before self."

downtown Victoria with their building supplies, they found a site that

"Past cadet feedback has continually been positive," said CSL

had a concrete base but zero electricity and a moat of mud surround-

Program Director Capt. Julie Mustian, [with] comments saying, This has been one of the most rewarding and memorable weeks of my

ing the concrete.

With a generator and some elbow grease, the

cadets had two of the home's exterior walls in place before lunch.

Volunteering for Alternative Spring Break only costs $20, giv

life.' It is amazing and humbling to watch all the countless selfless acts the cadets do ..."

—

John Van Winkle, USAFA Public Affairs

HAND OFF C3C Sarah Sauter

(left)

and C2C

Bridget Flatley move building supplies over muddy

ground in Victoria, TX. teers team

WALLS UP Cadet volun-

up to raise a wall

while building a home

for Habit for Humanity. NAILED IT C1C Michael Bates nails together 2x4 boards to make a wall in

Bryan, TX. BOARD ON VACATION C3C Ja-

terriative

maal Paul starts his alternate spring break by load-

ing boards at the Habitat for Humanity warehouse in

&r&ak

Victoria, TX. LOOKING UP ClC Cheng Tay takes careful measurements before cutting ceiling panels. I Photos by John Van Winkle, USAFA Public Affairs

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When a legion of cadets collectively put their minds towards

something, they can accomplish a lot.

If their focus is helping the

able to see something that would have taken days to complete finished in a couple of hours. One of these projects was recently completed by Cadet

community, the effect can be significant. Several projects are done annually at the Academy includ-

Squadron 36 when they helped out the Wild Blue Animal Shelter

ing Toys for Tots, the Combined Federal Campaign, and various

and Sanctuary.

other events. But besides those, each of the 40 squadrons plans

shelter practices a "no kill" policy where they will not euthanize

and performs a community service project.

As each squadron

has approximately 120 people, charities facing large tasks are

Started by USAFA grad, Lauri Cross, this new

animal under their care.

The project began at nine o'clock Feb. 22 and continued un-

CADETS’ BEST FRIENDS Justin Lukso and Andy Franklin play with puppies who are waiting to be adopted through a local animal shelter (the puppies, not the cadets). I Photo by C2C Laura Buster

TOO MUCH TEAMWORK? Feel free to insert a joke about how many cadets it takes to bag leaves, but these and several more volunteers were a huge part of a “Live United” effort to clean up a local

park. I Photo by C2C Dustin Tanen KICKIN’ BACK Cadets are regular volunteers for little Hailey Spencer’s soccer team. I Photo by Arnie Spencer SPRING BUILD Thirdclassmen Kirby Forssell and Chris Miller assemble a wall frame in Bryan, TX. The cadets volunteered to travel to the small Texas town and build homes as part of Alternative Spring Break March 20-26. I Photo by John Van Winkle IN THE NAME OF RESEARCH Air Force Academy gymnasts

Service

take part in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure in Denver Oct. 4. The men’s and women’s gymnastics teams joined more than 57,000 other participants and raised $2,150 toward breast cancer research. I

Photo courtesy of Athletic Communications

til about one o'clock. on

During these four hours the cadets worked

clearing logs and brush for the future creation of a home for

the shelter's caretakers. "I had a ball knowing that I helped out, but the really fun

part was getting a couple of guys and throwing a log that

serve as a

home for any rescued felines.

"It was a great way to spend a Saturday, and I think we should do it again next year," said junior Haley Staples. "The time

really flew by." Of course Wild Blue residents aren't the only beneficiaries Other community service projects have

weighed, like, 400 pounds on our shoulders," said thirdclassman

of cadet volunteerism.

Stephen Wakefield.

helped fund breast cancer cures research, Habitat for Humanity,

Cadets also helped to build a "feline condominium" that will

youth sports teams and many, many more.

C3C Alex Nelson

HOW’RE THEY BITING?

Globetrotting students from Cadet Squadron 10 fish for piranhas in the Amazon River. I

Photo by C2C Robert Lystrup GOOD TO BE KING Cadets from CS38 pose in front of King’ Palace 643 in Thailand. I Photo by C3C Jared Tomaszewski SKY HIGH A (relatively) modem high rise building towers over its neighbors and

reaches skyward in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I Photo by C2C Robert Lystrup FARMING AFAR CS30’s Michael Piazza looks over the Andean corn and

e ak

lima bean field he helped hoe. I Photo by C3C Nathan Seibt

DOWN AND DIRTY Cadets cover themselves in Dead Sea mud hoping to reap the health and beauty benefits it reput-

edly offers. I Photo by C2C Sharon Aradine A LITTLE HELP PLEASE Nick Reed (right) leaves Dan Hughes to handle fight with the tide over a derelict boat in the Bahamas.

I Photo by C3C Kody O'Connell HIGH QUALITY H20 Rain-

drops rolls off com stalks at a high altitude farm in the Andes Mountains. I Photo by C3C Nathan Seibt TOMB READER Ancient ruins in Petra, Jordan, offer cadets a tangible connection to the past not found in history books. I Photo by C2C

Sharon Aradine EARLY RISERThe serene beauty of a Cancun sunrise is a fair reward for getting up early (or not both-

ering to go to bed). I Photo by C4C Kenneth Gipson

The Academy offers many opportunities for cadets to take a

Hansen's spiritual road took him to southern Taiwan for two

break from its military and academic rigors to make a differ-

years, where he traveled from

parts of the world for a few weeks or even a

the community on a daily basis.

ence

in various

place to place meeting locals in

semester. Some cadets even have the chance to spend a couple

The thing I enjoyed most about my trip was the people.

of years in pursuit of other life goals before graduating and start-

Everyone was unique, they each had their own story to share,"

ing Air Force careers.

he said.

Curtis Hansen, a thirdclassman with Cadet Squadron 38,

While living

Taiwan, the cadet learned how to make

entered with the Class of 2010. He chose to leave the Acad-

fried rice, mastered the use of chopsticks, and brushed up on his

emy after his freshman year though to go on a mission trip for the

Mandarin Chinese. Hansen also learned a few fundamental life

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

lessons.

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Cadet Life

SECTION 8 Blending in to the crowd, Curtis Hansen holds a sign at a Section 8 spirit rally during the cadet’s freshman year. NEW FRIENDS Hansen’s red tie and foreign looks help him to stand out among friends made during his religious-based mission to Taiwan. “AQUAWESOME” A magnificent aquarium is among the places Hansen found time to visit

during his two-year stay overseas. FASHION REBEL Despite being back among cadets, C3C Hansen still stands apart from the rest of the Class of 2012 because the BDU uniform he was issued is being phased

king a

out.

All his current classmates wear the new ABU uniform. 1 Courtesy

photos

dreak

it "Interacting with people, watching how they lived showed me the importance of family and keeping priorities in

Academy, now with the Class of 2012.

check," he said.

have two more years to go," he said.

"It's hard seeing my friends ready to graduate, while I still

Taking a break from the Academy did offer Cadet Hansen

Taking a break from the Academy may sound good, but there are a lot of factors to consider. Cadet Hansen's decision

some

insight about cadet life that others may have missed.

While in Taiwan, he was allowed only

"The cynicism was very apparent, people would always be

allowed

complaining about one thing or another. I'd say 'What's so bad

about that?' I also feel that I've gained an appreciation for the

admits it was difficult leaving his newfound friends in Taiwan and

Academy, motivation that I wouldn't have otherwise if I hadn't

it was also tough coming back to the strict, regimented life at the

left," he said.

was

not

easy

one.

two phone calls a year to contact his family, but

to keep in contact

was

with friends and family through e-mail.

C1C Claudia Santos and C3C Harriet Randolph

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"Cadating“ Offers Creative Outlet for Romance

Sweat slowly drips from my palms as I tightly grip the guitar. Cadet 4th Class Matthew Webb once again looks over the second We quickly rehearse before our performance starts. verse as he frets about the few notes barely within his range. to The however, is not a thousand cheering fans or the ushering of a stage manager but rather a voice over the loud

begin, queue Air Force Academy and this is our story. speaker commanding "Wing 'tench hut," for we are cadaters at the United States meal formations. The Cadating is just as much a tradition at USAFA as yelling at basic cadets, early morning inspections, and noon desire to obtain a greatly coveted cadate, a date from a cadet, originates from one of two sources. Freshmen have few passes to go off base, so when a freshman spots another cute female cadet, his best dating option is to ask

her to dine with him at Mitchell Hall for lunch. Although many freshmen enjoy asking cadates, more often than not, upperclassmen will originate the quest for a cadate by asking the freshman to get a cadate. no small matter. Oftentimes, is made out of a desire for entertainment because proposing to a prospective cadate is This

request

the proposal is just as much a show as it is an attempt at a first date. Some cadets bring gifts, others bring food, and the most dedicated cadaters write a song to serenade the prospective cadet. with me at lunch? It's teriyaki Shortly after the wing snaps to attention the cadaters are off to sing the refrain asking, "Will you eat Smooth-talkin' Cadater C4C Class Stephen Beaton chicken and chilled punch." -

Diners Carry on Form 0-96 Tradition Forms 0-96 have been a staple of Mitchell Hall culture

days at the Air Force Academy, according to Department of Physics instructor Dr. Tom Eller. In the same way they did in 1955, basics and fourthclassmen fill the forms out, upperclassmen review them, and then leave them for since the brown-shoe

the staff to read after the meal.

"Fast-neat-average-friendly-good-good," are the options

bers the words,

"fast-neat-average-friendly-good-good," and

said he has "seen the words used a few times since graduation." The list of boxes to check never fades, but the jokes are a dif-

Nothing in particular stands out to the general 26 years after graduating. After only three years of attendance at this fine institution, Cadet Dylan Asmar, CS-32, is of the the jokes are mildly entertaining, but not very same sentiment ferent story.

selected for the first six questions on the form (no one remem-

memorable.

bers the questions though). In the "Comments" section, the Doo-

hardly be reasonably But, anything that can put the upperclassmen in a better mood is usually beneficial to the fourth-classmen, so everybody wins in the end. Cadets growing up in a family of USAFA grads, were likely well aware of the tradition during their own days with closely shaved heads. With any luck, Doolies in the distant future will also remember "Fast-neat-average.as they ride their

The Forms 0-96 were initially intended to give Mitchell

use,

can

expected of a panicked Doolie.

lies are forcefully encouraged to write a joke.

Hall honest feedback... while this purpose

To be fair, sophisticated wit

still

partially in

the forms are currently used mainly for entertainment.

enjoyable as family-style meals can be for a Doolie, they usually fill the forms out as quickly as possible, since they are usually a requirement to be excused from the meal. Brig. Gen. Samuel Cox, Commandant of Cadets, remem

hovercars to and fro on the Terrazzo.

C2C Barrett Schake

Fire In The Hole! A hush befalls the table as every eye turns his way.

Upperclassmen sit with wide grins spread across their faces, riveted on the

freshman at the very foot of the table. He sits silently, eyes fixated on the smooth plastic container carefully situated in his left hand. The tension is palpable, and upperclassmen nearly lean forward in anticipation, eyes bright with the promise of a tradition fulfilled.

The freshman takes a deep breath, lets it out and finally looks up to meet the eyes of the table commander. The firstie nods solemnly, and the freshman's eyes fall back to the peanut butter container in his hand.

All is quiet for a brief moment, then—"FIRE IN THE HOLE!" With rapidity unmatched, the freshman smashes the peanut butter container against his forehead and breaks the paper seal keeping the upperclassmen from the delicious peanut butter within.

As the seal breaks, a delicate hunk of peanut butter flies from the container, drawing a smooth arc in the air before landing, almost

gently, in a great glob on the floor. The silence is torn as cheers erupt exuberantly from the table. The firstie nods his approval of the deed, allowing the freshman to bask in the glory of a job well done. 164

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C1C Jennifer Haden

Traditions

MITCH’S TRADITIONS & FUN WITH FOOD

(From the top) Feeling brave, C4C Patrick Helms dares to ap-

proach C2C Jessica Rodgers hoping to exchange a ketchup flower for the lady’s favor. Part social exchange, part entertainment, CADATING is a Mitchell Hall tradition that rewards bold

and imaginative freshmen with classmates’ respect. | The Academy wastes no time indoctrinating freshman to the Air Force’s

survey culture.

New students are required to complete 0-96

forms during meals, but all answers must be the same.

Add-

ing a joke in the comments section is recommended as well. | After warning nearby Airmen with a shout, “Fire in the hole!”

C4C Robert Juckett III smashes a lidless but unopened plastic

jar against his head. Done properly, the deed results in a gooey blast of peanut butter shrapnel. | Photos by Arnie Spencer

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(Left) C1C Kyle Kuzma embraces the chilly water of a Terrazzo fountain as he cel-

ebrates completion of his last final exam. More imaginative firsties observe the tradition using inflatable pool toys, snorkels

and other water gear. (Above) Firsties take a break during the annual Run to the Rock which occurs at the end of Recognition.

The event is a bonding opportunity

between the upperclassmen, identified

by the hats showing class color, and the

newly-recognized freshmen. I Dominant photo by Brad Milliman, supporting photo by Arnie Spencer 167

Tyner M. Apt lola, KS

Biology 'Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever.” Mom, Dad, Maggie and Charles -1 can’t thank you enough! I love you more than anything! To my best friends you got me through it -

all, the ups and downs. Becky, you

already know...

Jimmy Ciccone

Andrew L. Burke

Mentor, OH

Woodbridge, Foreign Area Studies Eastern Europe/Russia I am so grateful for having had this opportunity. I traveled the world, saw and did things few are blessed to experience. Thank you to all of my friends for making this place bearable on those particularly rough days- meeting you really made this place worth it all. To my family, thank you for supporting me every

Basic Science

step of the way -1 love you. Patrick, hang in there bud. Mbi Bdann Ha

I am thanking my parent’s, family and friends for all the support they

have given over the years. I am the reserves by myself. cabeza del came. the death crawl.

I am the

I am JAM.

I am

I am waking you

up to go to breakfast. I am not a fielder. I am going to miss my boys;

you guys got me through this place. I am surprised I graduated, are you?

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Lucas J. Connolly

Jason D.W. Gallimore

Meridian, ID

Winston-Salem, NC

Management Lord, thank you for always looking out for me and taking care of me. Mom and dad, thanks for always being there to encourage me and give me advice. Krystal and David,

Humanities From skipping class in high school to the hot pavement of Lackland to

the Tyndall flight line to commanding a group and a

squadron at the Prep

School and now the Academy...who

you guys are the best brother and sister anyone could hope to

would have thought. Words cannot

have, I don’t know what I would do

and friends.

without you. To all my friends at the

because of all of you; I love you

Academy, thanks for all good times,

all!

I can’t wait to see you guys down

beautiful ladies in my life: Mom, Jenny,

the road.

and Tehane! PS. Chester is a true

express my gratitude for my family I am where I am today

Especially thanks to the three

gentlemen.

Rebecca M. Gleason

Ryan Gonzales

St. Louis, MO

San Antonio, TX

Behavioral Science

Social Science

AFA S’Women, never stop the crazi-

Thank you to all those important to

ness and

don’t stop singing! “I look

sign, this is all so crazy, everyone seems so famous.” Cyrus; L&J I love my hello kitty phone keychain!

would never have been possible!

Mach One, thanks for the memories. Tyner, best room-ever! “Don’t assume that it is too late to

volved.”

get in-

Doubleday; Lindsay, wish you were here. Kt&Meg, Mom&Dad, -

wouldn’t have made it without you. Much love.

Firstiei

(parents, friends and the rest

of the family) without you guys, this

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to the right and I see the Hollywood

Jonathan J. Klenk

San Fernando, CA Electrical Engineering Return With Honor.

Hannah A. Marcelo

Virginia Beach, VA Political Science God. thank You for blessing me

beyond all measure, by Your incredit Faithfulness! I fall more in love with You everyday! Dad, Mom, Naomi, Aaron thanks for your love, support, and guidance. Thanks to my extended

family, friends, OCFers and prayer warriors who have helped me through both times of praise and hardship. My brothers and sisters-in-Christ, continue to love, serve, and be a shining light to

others! (2Cor4:8-12) -the Happy Cadet "God's Joy is my strength”

Zachary A. McCarter

Lucille R. McMinn

O’Fallon, IL

Cary, NC Computer Science

Political Science

Validating the first four days of BCT =

Four of the craziest years of my

Life is short me from

to JL, never failed

basic to graduation, to the

girls who I won’t ever forget

life that showed me how desperate-

seven

ly I need you Jesus. Philippians 1:6

<3 Little B and T who caught me

and Habakkuk 2:3 Thank you Mom,

when I fell, J who was in my corner

Dad, Austin, Claire, and friends for

and put me back in the fight. JR and

helping me through the toughest

MC: all I hope to be as a leader.

years of my life.

I know Amber

would be proud.

I know you’re in

better place sis but I miss you.

RSpektor -Walkin arm in arm, I hope it don’t get harmed but even if it does I'll just do it all again. -

Love you all.

Nathan P. Moeller

Hudson, OH

Civil Engineering

Political Science

“To guard my innocent country against the evils of slavery, seems

greatest duty; and, therefore,

now my

Kyle Philip Novae

Charleston, SC

I am determined that while I live, she shall never be enslaved. She

may come to that wretched

state for

It s hard to believe that we finally made it through this place. Thank you Mom and Dad for all your sup-

port! Great memories and great times (minus Physics...) RTB

what I know, but MY eyes shall never behold it. Never shall she clank her

chains in my ears, and pointing to the ignominious badge, exclaim, ‘it was your cowardice that brought me to this.”

Brig. Gen. Francis Marion

(quoted by Parson M. L. Weems)

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Grant I. Parker

Wanatah, IN

Systems Engineering Management I want to say thank you to my parents

for their faithfulness and encouragement. I have the most amazing family

anyone could ask for. I love you Dad, Mom, Thomas, Bart, and Brittany.

Sean T. Peters El Paso, TX

Political Science

Appreciate the value of other perspectives, but don’t forget who you are. Live fast, love strong, and watch lots of movies. :)

Thank you Mike for your mentorship,

friendship, and commitment to the Lord. Most of all, I thank my Lord and

Savior Jesus Christ for giving me

strength and meeting me where I was at in every circumstance. Everything I’ve done is for Him.

John T. Rice

David M. Skelly

Maddock, ND

Stuttgart, Germany

Geospatial Science Everyone love everyone! Thanks Mom, Dad, Paul, Janna, Katie, Will. I love you all!

People’s Champion

out

Behavioral Science Thanks Mom and Dad for getting me here and giving me a life of amazing experiences. Tom, thanks for being the best brother. Kyle, Andy, and

Joel, oh how time flies, but now it’s BUSINESS TIME! And yes, when it’s all said and done, it was.

Kari Thomas

Kenny Welborn

Fleming Island, FL Biology

Geospatial Science

Stamford, CT

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart

Hi, Mom! To my family: I love you

and do not depend on your own

guys. To everyone else: It’s been a fun four years, but now it’s time for

understanding.

Seek His will in all

you do and He will show you which path to take.” Proverbs 3:5-6

the real deal. Bring it on.

Dreams can come true!

Austin S. Westbrook

Stevens Point, Wl Behavioral Science I should put some inside joke that

Joshua Royall Whiteheart

Winston-Salem, NC Behavioral Science

Leadership

and Organization

I won’t remember in five years,

Thank you, Lord for getting me

like, “Hardcore Parkour!" but I will

through this place. Momma, I love

probably just wuss out and say,

you all there is in the world! Dad, Tina, and Miles thanks for always

“Thanks Dad, Mom, Clint and Jenni for all the support and help through the years.” so much,

Seriously, thank you

I couldn’t have made it

without you.

Isaiah 41:10

supporting me in everything I do. Babygirl, you have no idea how much you make me proud. Blake, thanks for being my number one fan always. Maybe you will end up here someday! All four years, KFW, thanks. To my boys...b-rad, Jason, j-teezy, bking, doshow, dr. ben fox, bball, and Liam. Alpha Shred.

Nate ’’Token” Wills

Jackson, MS

Foreign Area Studies Five years down baby...you would have thought I liked this place. I want to thank my friends Drew

Burke, Jason Gallimore, and Jack Daniels. You made my time here

bearable.

Pain is temporary; pride is forever.

quoted byT"y N E R Apt

William “The Show” Adorno III

Cape May, NJ Operations Research “Do you want to be safe and good, or do you want to take a chance and

be great?”

Jimmy Johnson

Thanks Mom, Dad, and friends for all of the support. I was very

fortunate to have this opportunity and I am glad I did not blow it. Bring on the next

challenge.

Kristen M. Barra

Thomas B. Bernard

Bethel, CT

Gainesville, GA

Management This space was intentionally left blank.

Social Science I want to thank all of my family

for support through my time here at USAFA. Especially my mother

Diana, my grandparents Bill & Joyce Reinke, and my sister Nicole. I would not have made it without you

all. Also, a special thanks to Paul

Quintana for the good times on the

river, imparting wisdom, and endless amounts of support in my life. To the guys, it’s been good. We will

rally many more times before it’s over.

Mohamed

Belkacem Bachir

Christopher Y. Chang

Akram Boumezrag

Fredericksburg, VA Management

Algiers, Algeria Aeronautical Engineering

To Mom, Dad, and William, thank

you so much for your support and encouragement before and

Papa, maman, I would like to thank you for your continuous support

during my academy experience. I also want to thank the Derby for treating me like one of their sons. Finally, I want to thank all my international and American chaps.

throughout the years here. I would have never made it without you. To the '10 baby Vikes and Deucers, thanks for being such great people. I

Finally, to the “chaps" at the lunch

would have never made it without

table, thanks for being such great

you guys. Thanks USAFA and thanks I love you all! Call

friends and making this place

us none too serious...

serious... CC, CP, JL, JM, MB, MF,

the Unites States.

CC, CP, JL,

JM, MB, MF, RK

so much fun.

Call us none too

John “J.P.” Dombroski

Kurtis E. Droppa

Toledo, OH

Scranton, PA

Political Science

First, I would like to give all the

Foreign Area Studies “So then it does not depend on the

credit and glory to my Lord & Savior

man who wills or the man who runs,

Jesus Christ for getting me here and

through the last four years. Next to my loving family and amazing fiance, Aubrey, for your constant support. .Thank you! To the deuce family, my department, AA staff, the .

BDUB’s crew, my church, thank you for the numerous opportunities, the

memories were great. See ya out JP Ez. 22:30, may one be

there!

found.

but on God who has mercy." -

Romans 9:16

I love you Mom, Dad, Logan, and

Katalin.

Mark “Fave” Favinger

Jase D. Garcia

Minden, NE

San Antonio, TX

Behavioral Science Thanks to my parents, brothers and sister, friends and family, Matt, and

“The term is over: the holidays have

Jennifer. Any successes of mine are results of your love and support.

Computer Science ,

The dream is ended: this is

begun

the morning."

C. S. Lewis

“I can do all things in Christ who

strengthens me.”

Phil 4:13

Call us none too serious... CC, CP,

JL, JM, MB, MF, RK

Matt Greenwood

Stephen R. Grace Cincinnati, OH

Fairfax, VA

Civil Engineering

Computer Science “If you go that way you can be

Thank you so much to everyone who helped me make it through

somebody...you will be a member of the club and you will get promoted and you will get good assignments... Or you can go [the other] way and you can do something- something for your

here a day at a time, if you’re

reading this it means I made it! Love you Mom and Dad.

Forever

LC.

country and for your Air Force. To be or to do? Which way will you

go?”

Col. John Boyd

Kimberly E. Hammernik

Daniel R. Hill

La Veta, CO

Chandler, AZ

Biology

Social Science

Thank you to mom, dad, and

“It doesn't do me any good to be

Matthew for all your support and

proud. It’d be better to just force

encouragement over the years! I love you! Thanks to all the awesome

myself to be naive about things, because otherwise I'll start being happy with myself and then I'll stand

friends I’ve made along the way never

I’ll

forget the memories!

still. And then I’m old news.”

Pat

Tillman

"Common men do common things; uncommon men do uncommon

things!”

Unknown “All that is

necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -

Edmund Burke

Roland J. Kern

Gina L. Koenigsberger

Los Lunas, NM

Mequon, Wl

Management Thanks to my family and friends. The only reason I’m here today is because of all your support and

Biology “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t

love.

mind.”

Call us none too serious... CC, CP,

Thanks to family and friends for all

JL, JM, MB, MF, RK

your love and support!

Dr. Seuss

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Carrie J. Moore

Jacob W. Malcolm Grand Rapids, Ml

Tucson, AZ

Economics

Systems Engineering Management

Mom and Brian, I love you both and

To my fellow Buttercups from basic,

thank you for all of your support.

to the girls on the water polo team,

Dad, I can’t even describe how

to my lifelong friends in Deuce:

much of a hand you had in me

Thank you. You all have carried

graduating from this place (but I’m sure you know). To everyone else who helped me, thanks. I just hope

years from now, I remember how terrible this place actually was.

through and blessed me in

more ways than

I can count. To my

family: your love and support are the foundation for all of my successes,

Adulthood apparently begins now!

you had and still have faith in me. Its been a trip, but one I’ll never

Call Us None Too Serious.

forget.

Mallory C. Morgan

Chris “P” Piascik

Parker, TX

Lexington, KY Legal Studies

Social Science

There is no substitute for hard work.

James 1: 2-4

Call us none too serious... CC, CP,

JL, JM, MB, MF, RK

Christopher L. Prochnow

Spencer “Shib” Shibler

Warrenville, IL

Rancho Cucamonga, CA System Engineering Management

Management I just want to thank everyone who helped me through this place. To my

Mom, Dad, Heather my sister, and other friends and family: thank you for all the support! I've made tons

of friendships that will last a lifetime and I’ll never forget this place. “Life is what you make it” and I think all of us have really made a life only a

few get to experience. Thanks again

everyone!

Andrew M. Smith

McDonough, GA Electrical Engineering “If I find in myself a desire which no

experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” -

C.S. Lewis “If nothing is self-

evident, nothing can be proved.

Similarly if nothing is obligatory for its own sake, nothing is obligatory at all.” C.S. Lewis “Morality or duty...never yet made a man happy -

in himself or dear to others.”

Lewis

C.S.

“Learn from the Past, Live the Moment and Plan for the Future.” -

Unknown

Daniel J. Wabinga

Ryan A. Ten Eyck

Olympia

Rome, NY

Psalm 23. Thank you Mom, Dad, Aaron, and Julia for your love and

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared

support. Thank you Deuce; I had a great time. And Thank you baby Vikings; we've been through a lot.

to what lies within us.” -

Mechanical Engineering

Humanities

Ralph Waldo Emerson

L/co

Travis M. Whitt

Katherine A. Wallace

Jacksonville, NC

Morristown, TN

Environmental Engineering

Systems Engineering Mechanical “There comes a time in every

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man's life when he is called upon to do something very special for

which he and he alone has the

capabilities, has the skills, and has the necessary training. What a pity if the moment finds the man unprepared." Winston Churchill Thanks to everyone who helped me survive this place, especially you -

Mom.

“There comes a time every man ’5 life when he is called in

upon to do some-

thing very special for which he and he alone has the

capabilities has the skills and has the ,

necessary training.

What a pity if the

finds the unprepared.

moment man -

”

Winston Churchill as

quoted by

Travis Whitt

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Cameron S. Beckett

Canyon Country, CA Behavioral Sciences As the great Wesley once said, “We are men of action. Lies do not become us.”

Karl A.E. Bohn

Meghan “Boozer” Booze

Fort Worth, TX

Littleton, CO

Systems Engineering Management “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and

Systems Engineering Mechanics “...decide...whether or not the goal is

I’m not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

“If you are going through hell, keep going.” Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) -

worth the risks involved. If it is, stop

worrying. .."-Amelia Earhart “If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.”

Michael Jordan

Thank you so much to my family and friends that got me through

To all the people that got me

this place. I really, truly, could not

through this place Love You Guys!!!

have done it without your love and

support.

Aaron R. Brockman

Lebanon, IN

Management Fortis et Liber

Berkley R. Davis Richmond, VA Astronautical Engineering “It is impossible to convey the

life-sensation of any given epoch of one’s existence-that which makes its truth, its meaning—its subtle and penetrating essence. It is impossible. We live, as we

dream-alone.”

Jozef Korzeniowski

Catherine M. Haycraft

Aaron R. Hines

Minneapolis, MN

Germantown, TN

Political Science

Military History

“You find you are made up of bits

“Know thyself and thou shalt know

and pieces of all who have ever

all the secrets of the gods and the

touched your life, and you are more

universe."

because of it and you would be

Thank you mom, pops, Alan, my

less if they had not touched you.”

little brother, and my most favorite

Unknown author

To all those who gave me the

strength and unconditional love to get through these four years, you know who you are-you are always in my heart

The oracle of Delphi

little trailers. Love you guys.

Chen-Yu “Tie-My” Hsu

Winston “JP” Jean-Pierre

Taipei, Taiwan ROC Aeronautical Engineering

Coral Springs. FL

To my parents, my best friends in

Dogs of War and Luke class. There is far too much appreciation but

History “Winning is nothing, you must know how to profit from your success." Napoleon de Bonaparte -

too few words to say to you and to

I love you Mom. Dad, Grandma,

those people who helped me and

Kelsey, Sammie Fran, Johnson, Hector, my extended family and my new family: the Class of 2010. Congratulations fellow classmates,

shared these great experiences with me throughout my four years in USAFA.

It has been a lot of fun

and finally it is time to say goodbye.

Happy graduation! I love all of you! Keep in touch! GO— Taiwan! Go

now

let's go out there and lead the

AF better than we led the Cadet

Wing.

America!

Paul Kim Belle rose, NY

Systems Engineering “Only a life lived for others is worth living.” Albert Einstein -

Gregory “Parks” Masters Calhoun, GA

Computer Science This has been the busiest time of his life.

So busy in fact he didn’t

have time to put any thought into his “yearbook blurb.” But overall

this place has taught him the best

lessons, brought him the best of

friends, and offered the best times of his life.

Kevin Michael McGuiness

Michael Angelo Menna

Snohomish, WA

Cranston, Rl

Foreign Area Studies: Chinese “Most men stop when they begin to tire. Good men go until they think they are going to collapse.

Management “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Unknown "Chester is a true gentleman." -

But the very best know that the mind tires before the body and they

push themselves further and further, beyond all limits.” Mark Mysnyk I would like to sincerely thank my family and friends for their support -

and love. Without them, I would not have made it to where I am today.

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Josh W. Rhynard

Edward “Squall” Ramirez

Helena, MT

Bakersfield, CA

English I will show you something different from either. Your shadow at morning striding behind you Or your shadow at evening rising to meet you; I will show you fear in a handful of dust.

Systems Engineering Management Thank you to all my Family and Friends for all the support, I couldn’t have done it without you. And with

that, “Today I do the work that others won’t so tomorrow

T.S. Eliot

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Phillip, Gary Cham-

I can do the

things that others can’t.”

Unknown

bers, Bolstad, Sara, Cory, Jake, Yannika, Terzino, Mariana, Ramshur, James, Hideo Kojima, Tetsuya Nomura, Squall Leonhart, Spike Spiegel, Laguna, Balthier, Ramza, Delita, Will Shakespeare, Albert Camus, Hemingway, Stephen King, Hamlet, Mersault, and the Skywalkers. Shantih, Shantih, Shantih.

John P. Sorce

Erlyn R. Rudico Duncanville, TX

Biochemistry “Courage is grace under pressure.” Ernest Hemingway. Mama, Papa, and -

Algonquin, IL Military History Mom, Dad, Friends, and Family, thanks for all the support.

Jo Jo: Thanks for the love and support you have given me throughout the years. Tita Cynthia, Uncle Bob, Ali,

Jackie, and David: Thanks for taking me

in as another daughter/sister.

“Success is not final, failure is not

fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

Sir Winston Churchill

Tennis Ladies: You are wonderful and

talented! Just remember, you can do

anything if you work together! To all my friends especially CS39 and CS03 best friends: You made all the hard work worthwhile! Let’s go Dogs, Nuke

’em!!!

Jonathan R. Tellefsen

Joshua E. Thomson

Ham Lake, MN

Cincinnati, OH

Aeronautical Engineering

Computer Science “The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.” Walter Bagehot “For once you have tasted flight you

I, unlike many, have loved my time at the Academy. To all my friends,

I will miss you extremely, but wish

you all the best as we head off in different directions. Mostly though, I need to give ALL credit to my

will forever walk the earth with your

savior and LORD, Jesus Christ, who

eyes turned skyward.” Da Vinci

Leonardo

sustains me every moment of every

Mom and Dad-Thank you for

day. He is the only thing worth living for. And remember... “Even

without you. I love you all.

Hsu know!”

Blue Skies...V

Richard H. W. R. Tippitt

everything, I could not have done it

Matthew J. Weakley

Hernando, MS

Ripon, CA

English Hmmm where to begin...screw that I’m just ready to finish.

Aeronautical Engineering Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is none upon earth that I

desire besides you. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

Psalm 73:25-26

Michael R. Winn

Quentin Yip

Portsmouth, VA

Pasadena. CA

Economics

Civil Engineering

“There is nothing like returning to

Well, it’s been real and it's been fun,

place that remains unchanged to

but... it ain’t been real fun. I’d like

to thank God, my family, especially

find the ways in which you yourself,

my Mom, my church, Dogs of War

have altered."

(Luke!), and my friends, without them I never would have made it.

Rob, Reed, Q, you guys are the best, without y’alls good humor and tolerance of my crazy this place would have sucked my soul away.

“You’re all clear, kid! Now let’s blow this thing and go home!”

Han Solo

%0 £

“Courage is grace under pressure.

” -

Ernest Hemingway

quoted by ERLYNRudico

—

Nelson Mandela

Benjamin “Auzzy” Ausbun Puyallup, WA Systems Engineering Management Mom and Dad, your guidance has led me to where I am today and I’m grateful to have caring parents such as you.

I’ve learned so much from

both of you and I hope I’ve made

you proud. Taylor, my brother and best friend, the memories I have had with you bring a smile to my

CCK^t

face; whether on a fishing adventure or

brawling each other. Thanks to

everyone who put a smile on my face while I was here.

Bailey A. Ball

Elizabeth Anne Blair

Lahaina, HI

Huntington, WV

Behavioral Science

“Pa’ina he’e nalu nui”

Surf, Party,

Thanks to my family and friends for

all of your support.

Rage

Jamey Lee Boyd

Nolan Robert Brock

Spotsylvania, VA

Royal Center, IN

Political Science

Astro Engineering

Just want to thank God and my

Thanks to my mom and dad for

family for helping me make it this

encouraging me to push myself everyday growing up. It means more to me than you'll ever know. Also, thanks to the Alpha Males. I would

far.

not be the same without you guys.

Finally, I would like to thank Evan Jiblits. You’re my hero.

Benjamin Joseph Bruckman

Nicholas G. Charles

Cleveland, OH

San Antonio, TX

Computer Science I just want to thank my family for all the encouragement they have given me throughout the years, and also Charissa, my fiancee, for being

Management God placed us here for a reason. I would be nowhere without Him.

I want to thank my entire family

there for me even when we were

(sponsors and all!) for their ongoing support throughout the past five

apart.

years. Mas, here is your shout out

big boy. Most of all thank every single one of my brothers on the team. You guys are family to me and I am so grateful to have tirelessly worked by you. Win the West. Beat Army. Beat Navy!

James William Curran

Benjamin “Hebrew Hammer”

North Brunswick, NJ

Elliot Fox

Management

Chesapeake, VA Biology I can sum my Academy experience up in a few examples:

Thanks Mom, Dad, Kait and Mike for all the support. I would not have been able to do it without you. Also

Made the best friends of my life.

here is to the Bros, new and old,

thanks boys.

2. Learned to get around and away with anything.

3 I have more Intro to Engineering credits than Biology credits. 4. They still don’t know what is

wrong with my liver... Love you guys.

James J. Gullo

Shannon M. Hindley

“The Good Jimmy”

Monument, CO

Systems Engineering Space

River Forest, IL

Biochemistry Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son.” Vernon Wormer, Dean, Faber College -

mgt

“Take this world from me; I don’t need it anymore. I am finally free; My heart is spoken

for.

Covered by Your love divine, Child of the risen Lord. To hear You say This one’s Mine’;

My heart is spoken for.” -Mercy Me-

Brett A. King

Brent J. Lavey

Warren, PA

Puyallup, WA Biochemistry

Civil Engineering I would like to thank my friends and especially my family for their

Thanks to everybody.

support throughout the years here

friends, there's nothing to be sorry

at the Academy.

about.

From ICS to ER, I’ll never forget.

Between

Michael “Mas” Masiello

Kevin F. McCarthy II

Brighton, Ml System Engineering Management I am thanking my parents and friends for all their support!

Mesa, AZ

I am JAM, Roomie, Section 8 I am hating seven outs I am the new super evil I am 11 hour drive to Vegas

-1

Astronautical Engineering "When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead, true

story.”

B. Stinson.

To my family and friends you made the worst days here bearable and

I am deciding to go to Vegas on

you made me want the best days to last forever. And just for the record,

Wednesday

I know this next part is

I am dinner at 6:15 I am still listening to O.A.R.

LEGEN-wait for it...

I am standard position

going to be

I am going to miss my boys I am one step closer to living my

dream, are you?

Firsties

Fakhri Mokni

Amanda J. Peterson

Jemmel, Tunisia

Lawton, OK

Aeronautical Engineering

Behavioral Science

Thanks to my family and all the

Thank you to my family and friends,

internationals for their help and

for the love, encouragement, and

support. I hope to see you all again.

help they have given me over the past four years.

Daniel James Puhek

Fairfax Station, VA

Systems Engineering Management “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -

Confucius

I would like to thank my family

(Mom, Dad, Jamie, Jeff, Kevin, Hannah, and Nicole) for all their support and confidence. Without you, I would not be where I am.

Christopher Michael Reichelt

Nicholas Anthony Sahagun

Monterey, CA Engineering Mechanics Top 5 things I learned at USAFA

Lanexa, VA Astronautical Engineering “Here’s the deal, I’m the best

there is, plain and simple, I mean I

1. You’ll never meet better friends

wake up every morning and I kiss

than you will here

excellence, and nobody can hang

2. Hulu is a gift from god

with my stuff, uh, you know I’m just

3. Gateway computers have and

a, just a big hairy American winning

always will suck

machine, you ain't first, you’re last, you know, what I’m talking about.”

4. There is always a way around

the rules 5. NEVER loan a freshman your

Ricky Bobby, Talladega Nights

flight suit because tours suck

Eric T. Straub

Joshua Arthur Tempel

Phoenix, AZ

Spokane, WA

Economics

Environmental Engineering

It was harder than you could

imagine and I’m glad I came to speak.

Go big. ...

Made some of the best bros I could ever ask for...

Forever LC!

Mom and Dad, you're the greatest in the world!

“Live For Today Tomorrow

Plan for

Party Tonight”

Katherine Mary Grace Thompson

Lucia R. White

Fresno, CA

Weirton, WV

Biology

Astronautical Engineering

Thank you to my family and friends

In dreams and in life nothing is

for your love and support!

impossible. Thanks Mom & Dad, Stephen (RTB 2018), Aunt Peg. and the girls for being such an amazing

support group. What a remarkable FOUR years.

Bradley A. Wolff

Andrew J. Yaszemski

Pittsburgh, PA

Rochester. MN

Civil Engineering

Geospatial Sciences/Foreign Area

Studies

I want to thank my family and

Be true to yourself.

friends for helping me the past four

Always.

■

years. It has been great!!! P.S. Go Steelers

MANS FLIGHT *

THROUGH LIFE IS SUSTAINED BY THF '

per

of his

tW-Er~E.„

i*2P~

jJ&VFOWg/ “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

”

quoted by DANIELPuhek Firsties

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Richard R. “Dick Roy” Barnes

Somerset, KY

Computer Engineering Thanks to my family and friends back home. I couldn’t have made it

through here without your support. To my friends here, it’s because of

you guys that I’ll always remember the words to Jeremiah Weed and the nickname “T-Rich.”

cadet we

David Z. Bennett

Joseph “Sloppy Joe” Brundidge

Littleton, CO

Honolulu, HI

Biology

Social Science “Some say the world will end in fire,

“Run in such a way as to get the

Some say in ice.

Is also great

prize...Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. No, I beat my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disquali1 Corinthians tied for the prize.”

And would suffice.”

8:24-27.

From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice

Robert Frost

At the end of this EPIC race I can

Tl;dr Live it up!

proudly say that I have won the

prize. WE MADE IT!

Brandon C. Carter

Jeff Choi

Birmingham, AL

New York, NY

Legal Studies

Biology Thanks to all my family, friends, and

I made it.

mentors, I could not have done it without your support and guidance. All I am and have accomplished, all that I will become is solely by the grace of God. I will cherish the memories we made these past

years and look forward to the adventures ahead.

Alexander M. Clift

Southiake, TX

Military History To my God, my family, and my friends: Thank you. Without your love, support, and letting me sleep on your couch,

I never would have

made it through Calc I or everything

Christopher A. Copeland Albuquerque, NM Social Science OUT of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be

For my unconquerable soul.

that followed. I won’t remember the

briefings and formations, but I won’t forget the Wolfpack and the great times we’ve had. Love God, love people, and the rest will work out. “In the midst of winter I found there was, within me, an invincible sum-

mer.”

Albert Camus

I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.

Thanks to my parents and family for your support while I went through this place. I could have not done it

without you!

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Firsties

Peter H. Grooms

Austin, TX

Military Strategic Studies “We shall not cease from explora-

tion And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started

and know the place for the first

time."

T.S. Eliot

To my family and friends, thank you

for all your encouragement, under-

standing, and counsel.

Brian D. Humphreys

-jjgjj

Fayetteville, NC Legal Studies “The Christian life does not take its pattern from good men, but from God Himself, that is why it is an absolutely supernormal life all through.” Oswald Chambers -

Juliana G. Jacobellis

William P. Katz

Windsor, CT

Cambridge, MN Geospatial Science

Behavioral Science The five year plan is finally over!

Thank you Mom, Dad, Jessica,

Thanks Mom, Dad, Jesse, and

Bridget, and Rebecca

Jeremy for supporting me through everything and listening to me complain! To the crew thanks for being the greatest friends anyone could

of my family for supporting me and

ask for and thanks to my two favor-

and the rest

always being there for me, I could not have done it without you and I Love you all. Thanks to all my friends for the memories, you made

ite roommates for keeping me sane!

it worth it.

And last but not least, thank you

“Great moments are born from great

Christopher for the amazing times

opportunities.”

Herb Brooks

we’ve had during these five years and I cannot wait to get married!

Joy Lomheim

Anthony E. Lorenzini

Sewalla, OK

Herndon, VA

Foreign Area Studies "... Fix your mind and pleasures

Foreign Area Studies Russia Thanks to God, the only one who

Allis upon what is before you. bright if you will think it so. All is

And to all my friends and family: it

...

happy if you will make it so.”

Gen.

never left my side for a moment.

would never have been the same

Robert E. Lee Thanks to my family,

without you.

my kiska, and my friends for helping me through my four years here

without a sublime idea."

and for being a part of some of the

Dostoevsky

greatest memories I've ever made

“Greater love hath no man than

and will forever cherish. 1 Thessalo-

this, that he lay down his life for his

nians 5:16 “Be joyful always"

friend

“Neither man nor nation can exist

" -

John 15:13

Silence is golden.

Fyodor

Peter Lusk

Raleigh, NC Legal Studies “And you just remember, that your old man walked Ben Wade to that

station, when nobody else would.” -

Dan Evans

Kyle “Ogre” Maier Houston, TX

Biology Unsurpassed gratitude for my family, my friends, my DeBoalts, and everyone else that made these four years what they were-you are all so awesome and

I don’t deserve

you. Who would’ve guessed that I’d make it through? I’m forever thank-

ful for my experiences here, good and bad, and know for sure a smile is always worth the effort.

Andrew “Pickle” McFee

Zachary T. McClelland Williamson GA

Bainbridge, NY

Legal Studies Thanks to all my family and friends who helped me through the rough

Behavioral Science “He Saw The Big In The Small

times. For all those times I look

Even When No One Else Approved

back and wonder how I got here,

He Took The Job Only A Fool Would

“The answer is there is no answer.”

Do”

He Saw The Beauty In The Call

Geoff Moore

-C.P.

Rebecca E. Rasweiler-Richter

Nate Rings

Cos Cob, CT

Midland, Ml

Biology and Mathematics Thanks to all who made this place worthwhile-Bulldawgs, Wolfpackers, and everyone else along the way. Looking back, I would do it all again. “Everything will be okay in the end-if it isn’t okay, it isn’t the

Aeronautics

end.” Anon.

Dad always told me there are three

types of people in the world: Those that make things happen, those that watch things happens, and those

that wonder what happened. Thanks to you Dad, Mom, Sarah, and Daniel as well as the rest of my family and friends I will always be in that first group. I love you all. Thanks for

seeing me through this. “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do use harm.”

George Orwell

Juan Pablo Rojas Camacho

Masha Scheglov

Santa Cruz, Columbia

Los Angeles, CA

Systems Engineering Management

Social Science

Thanks to God, my family, mentors,

To Mom and Dad: Your uncondi-

and friends. I am grateful for the op-

tional love and support have meant

portunities and challenges USAFA gave me. Papi Juan, Mami Flora, Aldo, Ximena, Alain, Tia Leo gracias

the world to me. Thank you!

por sus oraciones y por tenerme en sus pensamientos. Sin sus oraciones y apoyo no

lo hubiera logrado.

To Paul: Thank you for always keep-

ing it real and telling me how it is. I love you! To Joyous: This is only the beginning... “You only meet your once in a lifetime friend... once in a

lifetime.”

The Little Rascals

To my friends: Too many fun memories to recount. I couldn’t have made

it without you guys...

Jesse P. Swanson

Matthew A. Zimmer

Morton Grove, IL

North Royalton, OH

Political Science

Thank you God! Mom and Dad ment. ZRFC I had great times with

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be

you. Chancho, beuno suerte en

achieved.”

todos.

Thanks to all those who didn't let roes

thanks for the constant encourage-

Sir Winston Churchill.

wait...

rpcSV-JW’tt

A**

-i.

■

‘...Fix your mind and pleasures upon what is before you. ...All is

bright ifyou will think it so. All is happy ifyou wil make it so. -

”

General Robert E. Lee

quoted by jOYLomheim

Nicholas A. Bassett

Saranac, Ml Electrical Engineering Thanks to all my family and friends for all of the support and encour-

agement that helped me make it to

graduation.

I couldn’t have done

it without you. Especially Arthur for

cadetf#

being the best roommate I could possibly have. We finally made it!

Christopher P. Bordenave

Logan A. Clark

Del Rio, TX

Litchfield Park, AZ

Social Sciences

Humanities/French

Mom, Dad, and family, thank you for

“Trip us or trap us, but we refuse to fall,” claims The Last 5 Years. If I’ve learned anything, it’s to never give up on yourself and never betray who you are. If you do, you’ll never be happy. Thanks to all those who encouraged my talents and differences instead of forcing me to conform. I’ll

your love and support throughout the years. I owe where I am today because of your prayers. I am eager for the adventure that waits.

“Grant me justice, Lord! I have walked without blame. In the Lord

I have trusted, I have not faltered.

forget you! “Consistency is

Test me, Lord, and try me; search

never

my heart and mind. Your Love is before my eyes; I have walked guided

the last refuge of the unimaginative,”

by your faithfulness.”

Psalm 26

said Oscar Wilde. Don’t be boring.

Enjoy life! I will!

Jonathan R. Cordell

Taylor C. Coffey Fishers, IN

Seattle VZA

Physics

Civil Engineering/Japanese

I would just like to say how grateful I am for what the following people have done in my life to help me

Never say Never...unless an up-

perclassman asks to borrow your ski pass! I’d like to thank my Mom and

through this place and to help me to My Family: Mom, Jordan, my other brother Ryan, and Dad... I hope I have made you proud. And to the Zoomies... good stories, light weight! “Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later.” Lloyd Christ-

Dad as well as my two little brothers,

mas

and he shall direct your paths.”

where I am today.

Bryant “BD” Davis

Matt and Jared for the inspiration and support throughout these four

years!

I can’t wait to see what God

has in store. Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,

Solange M. Eddy

Gainesville, FL

Denver, CO

Chemistry Thanks Mom, Dad, Andy and Jess for all the love, and...you were right as usual. If there is one thing

Legal Studies For my Mom, my Dad, Miles, The

Captains, the swim team, the BULLS, those who never gave up on me,

I’ve learned here it’s to plan for

those who didn’t believe, those who

the future but live for the moment.

didn’t care, those with unwavering

Besides, no one looks back and re-

faith in me and my dreams, those who

members the nights they got plenty

helped me grow even when I didn’t

of sleep. Also thanks to everyone

want to, and for those who

who has helped me in my journey to

second change; I am thankful. This in only the beginning

become a leader of character; you

helped me rage every day to the fullest of my potential.

...

gave me a

Amanda M. Essary

Matthew R. Fair

Denver, CO

Mandeville, LA

Military History

Legal Studies For my Mom, my Dad,

Miles,

Thank you to all of my family and

The Captains, the swim girls, the

friends that have helped me get to

BULLS, those who never gave up

where I am now. I could not have

me, those who didn’t believe,

done it without you.

those who didn’t care, those with

unwavering faith in me and my dreams, those who helped me grow even when

I didn’t want to, and

for those who gave me a second

chance: I am thankful. This is only the beginning...

Ryan M. Forystek

Jeffrey Faulkner

Spring, TX

Cedar Falls, IA

Economics

Aeronautical Engineering

“Someone should miss you when

you’re gone” Mzee. I haven’t achieved it yet, but it’s a goal I’m shooting for. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift. Lisa-ninakupenda kabisa! “There’s nothing -

that a hundred men or more could ever do”

Toto. God grant me the humility to know that I don't know anything, the wisdom to ask for truth -

and the courage to act on that truth.

Thank you God for those who have carried me this far.

Six; It's been a great three years together. Keep in touch. All the work, disappointments, success, late nights, weekends, nights out make this place what it is: the best/worst experience of a lifetime. They say that what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. I think we’ve had plenty Let’s get out of here and do

Arthur “Gooj” Grijalva El Paso, TX

Thanks to everyone who made this

place not only bearable, but pretty awesome. I’ll miss all you bros and all those cool things we did.

They were pretty rad. There were so many cool things I can’t even all.

while. To the 2010 Firsties of Bull

Timothy P. Genda Berryville, VA Physics

name them

It’s been a long road from the dirty thirty to here. Thanks to everyone who has made this place worth-

Like that one time.

That being said... Tzat. See ya,

Academy.

Operations Research First off, I want to thank my family and friends for always supporting me and helping me accomplish my goals. I would not have made it without y’all. Nick thanks for being such a great roommate and friend. You definitely helped me get up each morning Making it through four years of the Academy shows how passion and heart can get you

through anything. I want to wish the best of luck to my classmates.

Skylor S. Helm

Stephen “BC” Heptig

Casselton, ND

Houston, TX

Biology I’d like to thank my family and friends back home for supporting

it, all the heartache, all the misery,

I could not

but I can t today, maybe tomorrow,

me the last four years;

have done it without you all.

I'd also

Military History I d like to say that it was all worth

perhaps never. My rare true friends,

like to thank Bull Six, the soaring

for you only am I still here. I thank

squadron, and my teammates for all the good times.

my family for faithful support even knowing how hard it was for me. Mrs. H, thank you for my home the

past four years. Colonel, of anyone, you have kept me the closest to the

straight and narrow, I will be forever grateful.

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Christopher L. Ladehoff

Kayla Lynne Kincade Lakewood, CO

Weatherford, TX

Behavioral Science

Political Science

The truth is, it isn’t always a great

Thank you Lord, for getting me

place to be at, but it is a great place

through this place. Thank you Dad,

to be from. I couldn’t have done it

Mom, Kate, Jake, Joe, Sarah, and

without my mom and dad-thank you

Hannah for all your love and sup-

for the unconditional love, support,

port I love you all! To all my friends,

and words of advice. Kam, thanks

thanks for persevering with me and

for the laughter and reminding me

my thrown shoes. Haha, you guys

to smile. To all my friends and im-

are an

inspiration to me. “Rage!”

mediate and extended family, thank

you for being there for me when I needed you most. I am blessed -

truly blessed!

Timothy G. Mergen

Adam P. Mikulis

Madison, Wl

Ellicott City, MD

Political Science “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." -

Management “Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.” Oscar Wilde -

Steve Prefontaine

“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” -

Edmund Burke

Thanks to God, my family, a certain email by my Dad, and most impor-

tantly for the sacrifice of my grandwithout father Nicholas Mergen all of which I would not be serving in the military. .

Juan Nolasco

Brett T. Nylander

Clear Lake City, TX

Baudette, MN

Aeronautical Engineering

Human Factors

Thanks Mom, Dad, Justin, and friends for all the support! To my best bros, remember the hours

spent laughing, trips to Keystone, endless days at the airfield, cheap beer, hangovers, Nickelback concerts and swampin’ on 32s. But seriously, I would do it again in a heartbeat...

Indescribable thanks to my family for supporting me through the four years here. Hockey got me here and I am thankful for all the sup-

port that has gone into my game

throughout the years. This was truly an unforgettable adventure! “He alone is my rock and my salvation;

He is my defense; I shall not be

greatly moved.”

Ashley M. Rivard

Psalm 62:2

Zechariah Lee Roloff

Wichita Falls, TX

Sioux Falls, SD

Management

Operation Research

Thanks for... Mom/Dad: ...every-

thing.

From kindness and compas-

sion to drive and competitiveness, I am who I am because of you.

Harrison: ...a letter for every day of basic. Grammy/Grandy: ...my home away from home. GMom/GDad:

What can you say about this

place? Well, Ops Research is like a management and business major from hell. Never underestimate the

importance of sleep. For example, never take the UCII

GR on one hour

...prayers and faith. Kathryn/Ashton “the nuts”: “Most people come into our lives and quickly leave. It’s the

of sleep. All you can eat or drink

special few that come in and leave a footprint in our hearts, and we are forever changed.” Unknown

unless you feel like

has a negative marginal return after awhile. Never do a Dairy

Challenge spending the night throwing up. Lastly, it is never

too cold at USAFA

South Dakota.

compared to

William C Stainback Jr.

Colin Patrick Shumate

Roswell, GA

Colorado Springs, CO

Systems Engineering Systems

Behavioral Science “If the Air Force ever gets serious

Information

I have tried very hard to have a

about strategic planning, all they

good attitude, sometimes I have

need to do is sit Colin and I down

succeeded and sometimes I have

in Haps with a pitcher or two, and

failed, but in the end it was God, m; friends, and my family that got me to graduation. “Consider it pure joy

we’ll work out it by taps. Whatever the situation, whatever the Academy threw our way, Colin usually knows

when you face trials of many kinds,

what to make of it, especially if it

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance Perseverance must finish its

calls for sarcastic bravado. Thanks for making GE and everything after

work so that you may be mature

bearable, and being a true friend Travis Root,

and a good man.”

and complete, not lacking anything.”

CS-26

James 1:2-4

Neal D. Terpstra

Janesville, Wl

Computer Science “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Mat-

thew 6:33. I would like to thank my

parents, my siblings, the Warricks, and all my friends in Cadets For Christ. But primarily I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for Your

unfailing love. Please, take me to the place where I may see more of

Your heart.

“To give anything less than your best is to

sacrifice the gift.

” -

Steve Prefontaine

quoted by TlMOTH YMergen Firsties

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Johnson T. Anderson

Kearney, NE Civil Engineering Thank you, Mom, Dad, Jeff, Leigh, and Jack! It’s been great having all of your love and support over these years. Thank you, Granddad and Uncle Jeff for the inspiration to follow in your footsteps. Thanks to all

of my buddies here at the Academy,

cadet

seven

especially those in Shadow Seven. You all made this place a ton of fun and well worth the stay. The Heart of Life is Good. Keep Smilin’...

Bradley J. Breedlove

Caleb F. Becker

Kingsport,

Peoria, AZ

Basic Sciences-Biology

Mechanical Engineering But they that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength;

After a year of prep school and leav-

ing for a mission, this long journey only to start over again with a new beginning. Thanks

They shall mount up with wings as eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.

comes to an end,

Isaiah 40:31

it’s finally here, time to go out into

to all: Parents, Friends, Ac Advisors,

and Commanders.

I can’t believe

the real world and “do work.”

“All that is necessary for the triumph

of evil is that good men do nothing.” -

Edmund Burke

Joseph A. Crisostomo Barrigada, Guam

William “Matt” Crowder

Humanities

Systems Engineering Management “As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so life well used brings happy

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Marietta, GA

death.”

Leonardo da Vinci

I had fun!

Albert “Espi” Espinoza

Susan C. Finch

Claremont, CA

Reston, VA

Economics

Systems Engineering Aeronautical

This journey will never be forgotten

“I don’t know whether this is the best

thanks to friends, family and the true

of times or the worst of times, but I

gentleman, Chester.

assure you

got.”

it’s the only time you’ve

Art Buchwald

Thank you mom, dad, friends

(including the one that followed me here), and the birds for everything. It’s been a crazy ride and I wouldn't

change a minute of it.

Paige E. Grant

Christopher “Nick” Flaute Kernersville, NC

El Paso, TX

Systems Engineering Mechanics

Social Science

Thank you to everyone who

Cheers!!! To the humility of never

supported me through USAFA. Grandma, Mom, Don, and Lindsey your love, support, and encourage-

ceasing to unlearn what I thought

ment the past several years led

know that I know

me to where

I knew before and the courage to

holding fast to those truths that I

I am today. Thanks to

the Moran’s for giving me a "Home

away from home.” Thanks to all my friends for everything. WE FINALLY MADE IT!!!

Bryan C. Holtz

Tyler L. Keener

Lancaster, CA

Jacksonville, FL

Aeronautical Engineering

Economics

Thanks to my parents, brothers, and

I want to thank my family and Allison

friends.

for being an amazing source of love,

“I don’t know what to say, so I’ll just

motivation, and support. I also thank

say what’s in my heart... Baboom, Mel Brooks Baboom, Baboom.”

to get through this experience, but

my brothers who not only helped me to truly enjoy and cherish it as well, am

extremely blessed.

Alex B. Larson Peachtree City, GA

Computer Science To my family, thank you for support-

ing me in all my endeavors as crazy as some of them are.

I love you and couldn't have done this without you. To my friends, thank you for countless unforgettable memories and

experiences; we all know this place isn't about marching or inspections. Juma Ikangaa : "The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare.” 140.6

Danny M. Montplaisir

Daniel S. O’Keefe

Mandan, ND

Adna, WA

Civil Engineering Had a great run with the best friends

possible. man.

Chester is a true gentle-

|Hj

Physics, Mathematics I am thankful to my God and

country

for giving me the opportunity to

experience the most challenging and truly the best four years of

my life. Churchill once stated: Attitude

is a little thing that makes a big difference. We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails. Make

your next years the best ones. God Bless and best wishes to the incredible friends I’ve met here and to

Shadow Seven family.

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David D. Ostrom

India Overbey

Mission Viejo, CA

Hampton, VA Foreign Area Studies: Middle East I never have anything good to say.

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Andrew S. Pan

Portland, OR

Biochemistry Words cannot describe all the

shenanigans that comprise my “Academy Experience.” However, my times at the Academy were the best of times. I experienced skydiving, leadership, and the tyranny of the Chemistry Department. But most significantly, I met amazing people dedicated to the same fight. To my family, friends, and Shadow Seven Family, I sincerely thank you for your support during these tough years. To my classmates, I am proud to have graduated with you. No regrets. RTB for life!

Evan G. Roth

Morgan K. Sayes

Peachtree City, GA

Cottonwood Heights, UT

Geospatial Science

Meteorology

“How much can you know about

Thanks to my family and my true

yourself if you haven’t been in a fight? I don’t want to die without any scars.” Tyler Durden, Fight Club

friends, your love and support will

All my love to Mom, Dad, Ian, and

rise above and overcome.”

through here. To my Seagram 7 family, stay classy.

Wheeler-Wilcox

Ella

Jonathan E. Stephenson

Aaron A. Traver

Romance, AR

Williamsburg, VA Management God, Family, Friends, 757, Go Yan-

“I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; Neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed. I have wounded them, So that they

could not rise; They have fallen under my feet. me with

For You have armed

strength for the battle; You

have subdued under me those who rose up against me.”

18:37-39

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I love

the family and friends that got me

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always drive me forward.

you all. “There is nothing we can’t live down,

Psalm

kees-Thank you Be the straw that stirs the drink

Joseph R. Valdez Las Vegas, NM Systems Engineering Management Dream Big!!! -352

“Words cannot describe all the shenanigans that comprise my “Academy

Experience.

”

However my times at the Academy were the best of times. I ,

t/?e tyranny of the Chemistry Deexperienced skydiving leadership But most / met partment. significantly amazing people dedicated to the samehht ,

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-Andrew'P an

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Kyle W. Bell

Kirbyville, TX Management I want to thank Jared, Evan, Ryan

and Marshall for always being there

for me and being the best brothers/friends anyone could ever hope for. Thanks to my parents for raising me to

W Wayne “Notso” Black

Kilgore, TX Astronautical Engineering My Family: Mom, Dad, Troy, Valerie, Sabrina, Reese, and Lydia, thanks ya’II. I could not have done this or much of anything without ya’II. My

be the man I am today and

always pushing me to do my best. Lastly, thanks to all my friends for the amazing memories we shared that I will never forget. I hope there are many more

unforgettable times

to come.

Joseph James “J.J.” Buckingham

Big Rapids, Ml Basic Sciences For me, the best part about USAFA

has been the extraordinary friend-

ships I have made

Best Friends: Flaute, Alec, John, Carol Q, Joel, Sean Foote and Laura thanks for putting up with me, being

there, and all the great memories. Best Memories: rooming with Flaute, lighting Joel and I on fire, climbing with Alec, hanging with John, Thanksgiving '09, talking with Carol, and class with Sean. Thanks God for everything.

Invictus

Charlton J. Coats

Brendan De Brun

Rupert, ID Legal Studies

Mexico City, Mexico

In the fell clutch of cir-

Foreign Area Studies: Russia How they say? With Skill and Deter-

cumstance, I have not winced nor

mination. That’s how. Thanks for the

cried aloud. Under the bludgeoning

good times.

of chance, My head is bloody, but unbowed. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of

my fate: I am the captain of my soul. William Ernest Henley

Mackin L. Delgado

Laura Diane Dempster

“Mack”

Sylvania, OH

Miami, FL

Humanities

Basic Sciences

Mom and Dad, thanks for all the love

If there was ever a sign that miracles do happen, pay attention on May 26th 2010, if you see me there...you’re witnessing a big one!!! I owe it all to God, my family, and my friends for helping me through this place and always being there for me. The friendships I have made here will truly last forever, and so will the memories... Philippians 4:13 Was it

worth it? Yea, every second!!! And to Teddy and Dorn, Team Poison...

TTWDTOODO!!!

and support, I couldn’t ask for more.

Julia, your achievements always

inspired me to be better than I ever believed I could, I love you so much. ZRFC girls, without you I would have never graduated, thank you for everything and giving me an op-

portunity of a lifetime. FABU, always! Sarah and Krys thanks for sticking with me all these years, it has meant

the world to me. Ad astra per

aspera

Blake P. Duffy

Thien N. “Ty Chuot” Duong

Camas, lA/A

Due My, Vietnam

Political Science Thanks. Take luck.

Management Where there's a will, there’s a way.

Todd J. Gamiles

Shane A. Fink

Portland, OR

Bath, OH Electrical Engineering Thanks Mom, Dad, Rachel, Shawn,

Military Strategic Studies Three things to remember:

Sarah and the Veltens, I could not

“Each man is the architect of his

have made it without you. It was

own

not easy, but it was worth it.

others.”

fate, and sometimes the fate of -

Appius Claudius

“I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.” Invictus, -

William E. Hensley

RTB’s for life!

Benjamin Adam Garoutte

Joseph Hamilton

Carrollton, TX

Washington DC

Management “To get what you’ve never had, you’ve got to do what you’ve never

Behavioral Science Nu Ti gata pana Ti gata.

done.” It looks like all the hard work may have finally paid off. From the early days as a Blackbird, watching the original number shrink every day, to La Academia General del Aire, followed by the pains of anxiousness as a 2nd semester firstie; I’m ready to get outa here. Thanks

for the support and the memories. 5A12 forever. Adios and vaya con

Dios.

Scott P. Levin

Crowley, TX Mechanical Engineering Four years at USAFA has taught me that you can accomplish anything you set your mind to and that it’s not the destination that matters but the

journey.

So live life to the fullest,

don't be afraid to make mistakes, and take every

opportunity. To my loving family, friends, and God,

thank you for all your love and

encouragement. Always remember, the best is yet to come.

Jonathan A. Lewczyk

Rachel E. Lovelady

North Tonawanda, NY

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Foreign Area Studies

English

To my family, thank you for all the

To my Mom, Dad, and sister, I love

love and support you gave me over

these past 21 years-l stayed on

you and am so grateful for everything you've done for me. Mom,

the bike and made it. To my friends;

thank you for never giving up on me,

some

days were hard, some days

were fun,

but all were memorable. I

entered the Academy an only child

even when

I failed.

Dad, thank you

for teaching me that almost all of

life’s problems can be solved on a

and am leaving with 4,000 brothers

basketball court. Lindsey, thank you

and sisters. Thank you all!

for being my friend.

“Success is not final, failure is not

“No bird soars too high if he soars

fatal; it is the courage to continue

with his own wings.”

that counts.”

William Blake

Sir Winston Churchill

Philip John Morrone

Carol “Q” Quirindongo-Crespo

Ponce, Puerto Rico

Amsterdam, NY

Geospatial Science Thanks Mom, Dad, Peter, and Sam, I could not have done it without you.

Biology, Spanish Minor “I shall be telling this with a sigh, somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and

l-l took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the differ-

ence.”

Robert Frost

It has been quite a challenging road to traverse, but I am glad to have made it through. To all of my great friends, you know who you are; I love you and thank you for making this a ride to remember.

James H. Quon

Jeffrey P. Reddout

Bethesda, MD

Henderson, NV

Civil Engineering I would like to thank God, my family,

Systems Engineering Management To my family, I couldn’t have done it

and my friends for supporting me

without you. Thank you Mom, Dad,

my whole time here. It was a long but fun ride and I wish the best to

four years. Uncle and Grandma I

everyone in the Class of 2010 and their future careers.

and Nicole for everything the past

know you’re looking down on me, this is for you. To all the special

people in my life, thanks for always being there and here’s to all the good times we’ve had and get ready for many more to come. It’s been

real, it’s been fun, but it hasn’t been real fun.

Joshua B. Schiffer

Wilmington, NC Computer Science “Hardware: the parts of the computer that can be kicked.” -

Jeff Pesis

Kelly L. Schuetz Tallahassee, FL

Foreign Areas Studies “The tree the tempest with a crash of wood. Throws down in front of us is not bar.

Our passage to our

journey’s end for good. But just to ask us who we think we are.”

Rob-

ert Frost. Through all the good and

bad times, thank you to my parents,

family, and friends that are always there. No matter what obstacle

attempts to hinder, your loved ones

give you strength, and your own resolve will be your greatest

ally.

Frank Vicari

Alec G. Schwartz

Tampa, FL

Glenview, IL

Mathematics

Systems Engineering Management I origami the situation from what is 1

Cliche or not, I am grateful for every moment I got with so many of you. Through late night debates

considered

everything under the sun, ring dance, selection, rappelling out

The outcome is legendary, and noth-

Unsuitable to something beautiful

ing less.

the window, naked in front of the

general’s house, laundry bag runs, sand dune camping, Bataan Death March, lost going to Wal-Mart, Thai Basil, the pool at 5 a.m., and which is can, I’ve enjoyed it all, good and bad, because of you all. Bust it.

Vanessa “Ness” Warwick

Bradford Waldie

Mesa, AZ

Plano, TX

Foreign Area Studies

Civil Engineering

“Let us relish life as we live it, find

Thanks Mom, Dad, Age, Dani and

joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomor-

easy four years. Dani thanks for the tips. Drew thanks for pissing me off

rows."

Drew for helping me through these

every time we ran. Age you’re my favorite older brother. Thanks to all

Thomas S. Monson

Thanks to my parents, siblings, extended family, friends, advisors and

my friends for the good times. Hope

mentors who stood by me through

to see ya'II soon! Congrats!

adversity and prosperity, elation and agony and helped me find joy in the journey.

Robert “Max” Willet

St. Ignatius, MT

History The Academy...glad when I came,

glad when I left, with some great times in between. Don’t forget the rules of Eagle 8 foosball, poolin, the BYU deep dip, or the ozree in the hallways. The early morning wake ups or the late nights of study. Most of all remember the people who made this place what it was all the way from Doolie to Firstie year.

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts. as

” -

Sir Winston Churchill

quoted, by JON AT HAN Lewczyk

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Austin J. Baker

Adam J. Bartczak

Nevada City, CA

Salisbury, MA Systems Engineering Management To Grampa: I wouldn’t be where I am today without your guidance. I will never forget the lifelong lessons you have taught me. To my parents:

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thank you for your love and support

throughout the years. “I refuse to tiptoe quietly through life only to arrive safely at death.” -Anonymous

Patrick “Patty Cakes”

Bergstresser Fairfax Station, VA Civil Engineering Thanks Mom, Dad, and Scott, without your support I never would have even applied. Here’s to the

good ol’ boys: Duty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership, Intelligence, Glory, Athleticism, Friendship

Harris Knox “JT” Butler IV

Towanda, KS

Operations Research Even though this is the 16th yearbook I’ve received during my school years, it is hands down the most special. Thanks to everyone who

got me through this place, I really wish it was another year longer... not!

Nicholas “Backstreet” Carter

Gig Harbor, WA Aeronautical Engineering I need a long nap.

Curtis J. Dewey Granville Summit, PA Aeronautical Engineering Thanks to everyone who got me

here, kept me here, and helped me

get through here. Remember to

always look out for the other guy, because it’s never about you. “There is no limit to the good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” Gen. George C. Marshall

Michele K. Ernest

Adam J. Giegler

Orlando, FL

Columbus, MS

Environmental Engineering

Economics

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Blake “Pooh Bear” Horrell

Jacob D. Jeffcoat

Williamsburg, VA Systems Engineering Management It was a bumpy ride but worth it in

Kansas City, KS

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the end. Thanks to everyone who

helped make it something worth remembering. Jake, thanks for riding everything out with me haha without you it would have been tough to say the least. Mom, Dad, Emily, and Kaden, thanks for the support all of the way! “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Les Brown -

Matthew R. Lipscomb

Kathryn J. Lynn

Forest, VA

Fredericksburg, VA Systems Engineering Management This space was intentionally left blank.

Astronautical Engineering I had a good time at USAFA, but it’s

time to move on and take another

big step in life.

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Aaron M. Price

Christopher L. Rice

Gettysburg, PA

Clarksville, TN

Systems Engineering Management Thanks Mom, without you I would

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be lost in this world. You supplied

blank.

the light for me to find my way

and be the person I am today. To

Lea, my mom guided me but you completed me, I love you. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Live the life you have

imagined.” -

Henry Thoreau

Andrew C. Riddle

Carl A. Scott Jr.

Put-In Bay, OH

Lompoc, CA Systems Engineering Thanks to everyone who helped me through the academy: my parents,

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brothers, friends, classmates, instructors, and all those I can’t name here. You’ve all had a great impact on me and

I hope that I will never

let you down.

It was an experience

that I’ll never forget. And here’s to the good of boys:

Duty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership, Intelligence, Glory, Athleticism, Friendship.

Sarah E. Skogsberg Santa Cruz, CA Aeronautical Engineering & Arabic

“Can’t” is a word that should push you even harder to do it. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t. If you want it enough, you'll work hard enough, and you’ll do it. Spread your Wings. “When once you have tasted flight,

you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will

always long to return."

Leonardo

da Vinci

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Bend, OR Social Sciences This space was intentionally left blank.

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“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward for there you have been, and there Leonardo da Vinci you will always long to return. ,

”

quoted by SARAH Skogsberg

Brianna A. Baker

Castleton, NY Behavioral Science “We recognize that there are no trivial occurrences in life if we get the

right focus on them." Mark Twain’s Autobiography

These four years have been a most very interesting chapter in my life. I will remain indebted to my fam-

ily

Russell as my constant role

model, Leandra as my confidant, and my parents as my foundation. To my friends and Drew who stayed with me throughout it all. I am truly blessed.

Lauren “Franky” Franks

Nathan E. Dial

Richmond, VA

Abilene, TX

Economics

Environmental Engineering

JFK once said, “While many ask

I went to the woods because I

why, I ask why not?” With this spirit I have approached every situation at the Academy. I encourage everyone who steps on the Tzo, to take this approach towards the academy because with this mentality anything is possible. Make goals, stick to

wished to live deliberately, to front

only the essential facts of life, and see

if I could learn what it had to

teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. -

Henry David Thoreau

them and the rest will take care of itself. I wish everyone the best of luck with their future careers as Air Force Officers and beyond.

Justin J. Goodin

Arthur “Duke” Gibbons

Annapolis, MD

Sloan, IA

Social Science

Systems Engineering Management

Thank you to all of my friends

Mom and Dad-1 could not have

and family who have stood by me

achieved this without your support,

throughout the journey-your support has given me strength and the cour-

encouragement, and inspiration, Thank you! Four years seemed like

age to make it. Mom, Kel, Toni, and Em, you have all been there for me.

when you have friends to share it

Dad, we have grown much closer the past few years-you have taught me many lessons in life and never

I will

forget them-thank you. Cris-

you have stood by me through thick and thin-you are my best friend-trip-

plesqueeze. Goodluck everyone!

eternity; time certainly flies by

with; thank you all for the memories I will not soon forget. “Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war; and my fingers for

battle.”

Psalms 144:1 GO FAL-

CON CYCLING!

Ralph D. Hale

Samuel M. Han

Woodbury, MN Physics

Mission Viejo, CA

Management

Life may be smarter than me, but I

“I love you, O Lord my strength. The

love it all the same. I’m proud to be doing this, but I wouldn’t be who I am today without the support of my family and friends. Thank you to everyone who has helped me along

Lord is my rock, my fortress and

the way, it has been wonderful.

my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my

stronghold. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.”

Psalms 18:1-3

Mathrew “Tyler” Haugseth

Benjamin Joelson

Houston, TX

Warrenville, NJ

Legal Studies

Biochemistry/Japanese First and foremost, I could never

I love my Family-thanks Mom, Dad, 9

say enough thanks to my family for the unwavering support. I am

Renee, Mike, Maddy my extended family and Spenser for your support

here only by the power of their love. Thank you. For the “families” I have

adopted in my life, your mentorship and love have meant the world to me. Thank you. To all

my friends,

you made USAFA worth it. And for everyone: this is only the beginning.

without it, I wouldn’t have made it-from the letters during Basic to

making it to parent’s weekend you made this possible... I consider Spencer Schardein, Nick King, Duke Gibbons, Sam Peplin, Justin Goodin and Anthony Tipton brothers-1 look

forward to a SP at ten year reunion. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”

Steve

Prefontaine

Nicholas H. King

Jessica N. Laco

Littleton, CO

Woodbridge, VA Foreign Area Studies Eastern and Central Europe

Economics Mom and Dad-thanks for always supporting me and my dreams. I wouldn’t be the person I am today or accomplished what I have without your constant support and love. I owe everything to you. Bro-thanks

for being my best friend and always

being there.

I’m proud of the person

you have become and know you’ll accomplish all you desire. I love

you.\ Friends-it was a wild, fun ride SHOWER PARTY!!! -

Vivis Semel

Do Work

It is thanks to God’s grace that I have made it this far, and He has blessed me with a

loving family and irreplace-

able friends (you know who you are)! Thank you, Tom, for the random

phone calls, 1000s of texts, and long e-mails, not to mention the hugs when I needed it most! I look forward to many years together! To the lovely

lax ladies, BTB and stay beautiful! My advice: Enjoy every minute because time flies by! Huzzah.

Corey D. Loomis

Joshua Lopez

Encinitas, CA

Colorado Springs, CO

Economics

Management

Thank you Mom, Dad, Drew, and

I would like to thank my family and

Kaylee for all your loving support and prayers, I wouldn’t have made

friends that have supported me

it in (or through) here without you

I know that without you guys, my life would never have been as fun,

guys! I also want to thank Col. Ziegler, Jan, Jordan, Jessi, and Nate for taking me in as family and giving me a loving second home here in Colorado. And lastly I want to thank the friends who helped me through this place, congratulate those who made it, and encourage

throughout my time at the Academy.

meaningful, and eventful. I will never forget the kindness and support you have shown me. As I move forward in life, I am excited to make my way in the world, knowing that through the good and bad, you will always be behind me cheering me on.

those still getting there.

■

Millie Mays

Michael D. McLain

Castle Rock, CO

Portland. OR

Mathematics “I’m leavin’ on a jet plane, don’t

Management Thank you to my family and friends,

know when I’ll be back again. Oh,

for the encouragement and love you

babe, I hate to go.”

John Denver

have given me over the years, and most importantly to my Lord and

savior Jesus Christ for making me into the man I am today and me the

overcome am

giving

strength to persevere and

adversity (Isaiah 41:10).

truly blessed.

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Fayetteville, GA Geospatial Science It’s been an incredible journey, one that I’ll never forget. Nothing can replace the hard lessons I’ve learned here, ones that have helped mold I am today. To my family and friends- thank you for your constant love and support: you truly make it possible for me to succeed in everything I do. Quaere Verum “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson me into who

Samuel J. Peplin

Spencer Schardein

Minneapolis, MN Systems Engineering Management

Systems Engineering Management

Mom & Dad-Thank you for the

support you both have given me over the past four years. I truly couldn’t have done it without your

encouragement and motivation. I

tigers, and former eagles; thanks for being there through the best and worst of times. I couldn’t have made it without you. SP? To my team and

provided a refuge of laughter and understanding. I will miss the times when we lived in close proximity to one another... “It is not length of life, but depth of life.” Ralph Waldo

family, the MFPTWOBs...you made this place for me. Thanks for being

memories will never die.

Everyone

else, live it up! PTWOB #353

Justin D. Shadrix

Vermillion, SD

Bremen, GA

and great memories; thanks for

helping me through this challenging experience-1 couldn’t have made it without all of you. To Adam-thanks

for being my brother away from home. To the 2010 Tigers-it’s been a

great teammates and friends... I never imagined I’d be so lucky. The

Benjamin D. Schimelfening

Computer Science To my family, at home and in the springs-thank you for keeping me sane through these four years. To all my friends-we’ve had good times

blast; good luck and see you all

out there!

Biology Mom, Dad, Bro-thank you for the love, support, and everything you have ever done for me. Mom and Dad of you are truly my heroes and

inspiration. Andrew, good luck after graduation. Mary-we made it, 2% club. I love you so much and thank

you for being there for me in all my ups and downs. AF Wrestlers-it has been a great experience and I hope to run into you guys in the future.

BV10. Tigers-Good luck.

John “Jay” JJ ShalekBriski

Calvin Singh

Elm Grove, Wl

Flonolulu, HI

Systems Engineering Management

Computer Science

“When the spirits are low, when

To my parents-Thank you for push-

the day appears dark, when work

hardly seems worth having, just

ing me to reach for stars I never imagined I could touch. Mom, you no longer have to worry

mount a bicycle and go out for a

To my brother-You're going to go

becomes monotonous, when hope

spin down the road, without thought

anything but the ride you are taking.” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1896 Thank you to my family and friends on

for their support and encouragement over these last four years.

Shower Party!

Firstii

It’s been an incredible four years. Thanks to my family for being so supportive. To my friends, fellow

love you. Friends-Each of you has

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far in life, one step at a time. I love you. To my friends-l couldn’t have made it through this place without you guys. Through ups and downs, we’ve done it all. Time for big-

ger and better things. SHOWER PARTY!!!

Sara R. Suniga

Justin “JDub” Warner

Jacksonville, NC

Palmbay, FL Computer Science

Military History

To mom, dad, and brothers: I love

Mom and Dad: thank you for ev-

erything.

you. Thank you for all the support and inspiration that has carried me

I never would have made

it without you. To my friends: it’s been fun! Thanks for sticking with me.

through my time here even in the darkest hours.

These four years have been

an awesome

To my friends (you know who):

experience. Tough as

I could not have done it without

it’s been, it was worth it. “You may be whatever you will resolve to be.” -

you. I wish the best for all of you! I will never forget our times here.

Gen. Stonewall Jackson

Thanks...

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”

Steve

Prefontaine

Thomas Whitney La Quinta, CA

Social Sciences These past four years have been a

great start to an amazing journey. Thank you Mom, Dad, and Bobbay for helping get me through this

place-1 couldn’t have done it without Thank you FCA for the great friendship. Golfers, keep going low. And Jess-1 look forward to spending you.

the rest of my life with you and creat-

ing many new memories together. May God light our path and continue to bless us in our walk. 2 Corinthians

1:3-4

We recognize that there are no trivial occurrences in

life if we get the right focus on them

” -

Mark Twain

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Felix A. Abeyta II

Colorado Springs, CO Social Science First off I would like to thank my

parents, without them I would never reached this point in my life. Then you have no idea how important you are to me and

comes Zantia;

without having your support I could never have

accomplished the things

I have, you are my rock. To the boys in 11 and % I will always love you. 3

eieven

Stephan “Zab” Azab

Latinos and 2 white guys since day 1 we have been

together.

William “Tyler” Boyd

Addison, IL

Kentwood, Ml

Management

Aeronautical Engineering

I couldn’t have made it on my own;

It was four long years but we made it.

II %, Preppies, DIKs, PTWOBs,

Thanks to my friends and roommate

Brothers and sisters...Thanks!

for helping me through all the hard times. And thank you to my family

for all the support.

Thomas Michael Chiasson

Andrea M. “Fanta” Fantacone

Carmel, IN

Vicenza, Italy

Astronautical Engineering Thanks to Mom and Dad, David and

Aeronautical Engineering

Hannah, and the rest of my family for all of your love and support. Thanks to the Godchasers for being the best friends a man could have. Thanks to my teachers, AOCs, and AMTs for all of your help and patience. Thanks to my first class for

keeping it real and to ‘the fun class' for keeping it interesting. If I died today, I would consider the past five years of my life the best I could have lived, and all of you helped make it that way.

Thank you to my parents Anne and

Tony, my brother Alessandro, Maj. Dayton, Maj. Quigley, MSgt. Davidson, TSgt. Norden, TSgt. Blackburn, Austin, Sarah, Chris, Brian, Luke, Matt, Skids, Tyler, Chris and all the

great friends that I met along the way. Thanks to all the Rebels, the aero guys, and the SIPs, and all of the great teachers. I could not have done it alone. If you’re going to

dream, dream big: it’s free!

Matthew L. Fullerton

Eric Goral

Colorado Springs, CO

Littleton, CO

Computer Science

Foreign Area Studies

Thanks Mom for laundry and much

“Don’t ask what the world needs.

better meals than Mitch's all four

Ask what makes you come alive,

years, love you, and Dad for running so many errands for me and your

and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have

“academic concern." Thanks Fanta

come alive."

for all those late night hypotheticals;

want to thank everyone who has

the rest of the lunch table: Chris, Will, Tyler, Tim; Moose for getting

come alive.

Howard Thurman. I

through CompSci; and all the

helped me along my journey to Mom, Dad, Krista, Shannah, family, friends, teachers,

other Rebels. The days were slow,

coaches, and more. I honestly could

the years fast, but in the end it

never have done

turned out good.

Thank you for

it without you.

everything. Je serai

la, quoi qu'il arrive."

William L. Hay

Colleen M. Graska

DeSoto, TX

Fairfield CA

Political Science

Systems Engineering Management

To my mom and dad never would

my dream have become reality -

without you. To my little brotheryou will accomplish great things... I

believe in you. To Megan-thanks for being my rock. Finally, to all the men

and women in uniform-thank

you for all your sacrifices. “Be strong and courageous. Do not

uted to my success these past five

(yes five) years: Broham, Warchief, ThatBoy, my other sister, mother, father, uncles, Queen Eleanor Hay the first, the pack leader and the rest of her pack, as well as other friends and family. With this knowledge, I can take a firm

step forward into the

be terrified; do not be discouraged,

world and embrace whatever fun

for the Lord your God will be with

filled adventures await me.

you wherever you go.”

’

I’d like to thank all those who contrib-

Joshua 1:9

Christopher B. Johnson Elon, NC Aeronautical Systems Engineering “I hated training, every minute of it, but I said to myself, ‘Suffer now, and

live the rest of your life as a cham-

pion.”

Muhammad Ali

Mom Dad and Mitchell, thanks for all

your support in getting me through this place. It's finally time to move on

and I couldn’t be happier. To my

friends here and especially those of the lunch table thanks for all the

good times, and good luck.

Sarah E. McDowell

Broderick S. “B-Rod, Mo-Rice’

Mercersburg, PA Aeronautical Engineering

Niceville, FL

Morris

Social Sciences

“I hope that my achievements in life

shall be these-that I will have fought

A Toast

for what was right and fair, that I will

foremost, 11 and 3/4, the first MHMF, Chunna and long breaks,

have risked for that which mattered, and that I will have given help to those who were in need, that I will have left the earth a better place for what I’ve done and who I’ve been."

C. Hoppe. Thanks to all my friends and family for their enduring

support.

to my Family first and

rallying like you wouldn't believe, Spring Break trips, Bad ideas, Worse ideas on Sundays, my Boys from 24, the Distro, Finals Spreadsheets, the Mens Women’s Practice Team, Yo Felix, and all the less memorable times that we will never

forget. “Celebrate we will because life is short, but sweet for certain.’’ -

Dave Matthews

David “Moose” Musielewicz

Brian K. Scheller

Waunakee, Wl

North Canton, OH

Computer Science

Human Systems Engineering

Mom, Dad, Rachael, Leanne, and

I could never have done it on

Morgan, thank you for everything

own!

you’ve done. I wouldn’t be who I am today without your continuous guidance, love, and support! Stephanie, you are everything to me. Thank you for always being there and loving me regardless. I can’t wait to begin our life together!

for all the support. Also to my boys

Special thanks to my Family

here at USAFA including 11 %,

ring

dance house, THE distro, preppies

06, and the men’s basketball team. We made it.

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Michael C. Skidmore

Clarksburg, WV

Orem, UT

Basic Sciences

Aeronautical Engineering

I’d like to say thank you to my

Work hard and focus on your goals,

parents Ike and Beth, my Brothers Andrew and John, my grandpar-

it is possible to do well academically, compete athletically, participate in

ents, my friends back home, and

religion, and have a social life. The

everyone I met along the way. It has been a long journey and I can’t

decision really comes down to you.

thank you enough for all the help in

throughout a lifetime. Always find the best and be happy.

getting through the last four years. I give special thanks to everyone in

From the Academy come friends who can remain

the Rebel classes of 2009 and 2010

you made every day more interesting. Until our paths cross down the

road, “I’ll catch you on the flip side.”

Robert “Bobb-o” Tentler

Chelsea R. Tompkins

Clarendon Hills, IL

Grand Junction, CO

Legal Studies

Biology Thanks to all of those who helped me make it

through this place.

I hardly knew what I was getting my-

self into before I came to USAFA but

Without the support of my family

this place was right where I belong!

and friends I don’t think I could have

Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!

made it through this place. Thank

Thank you to my family, God, the

you for all your words of encouragement and helping me stay the

diving team, and friends I’ll never ever forget Andrew, Ashleigh, Lauren, Kylie, Dave, Steph, and my 4-dig girls. I wouldn’t trade the past

course.

four years for ANYTHING!! It was well worth it.

Timothy V. Truong

Wilson “Wil” Tucker

Camarillo, CA

Rome, GA

Military History Thank you God for helping through this place, family, friends I can’t thank you enough for helping me through the hard times. Mom, Dad, Lydia all

Behavioral Science To those who have helped me along the way and always stood by my side I am forever grateful. To my Mom

and Dad, thank you for the oppor-

the guys at the lunch table where

tunities you have given me and the

we had

love you have constantly shown me. To Martha, you work harder than

tunneling, purple drank, Col’s son, the sleep deprived aero majors you guys made this possible. Rebels, Nightriders thanks for all the good times good luck and I hope to see you guys soon

in the “real” Air

Force. «lnsert Bob Vasquez quote

anyone I have ever met and I am so excited to watch where your future goes. To Jennifer, I am looking forward to a life together with you.

love you all.

here»

Bradley J. Wheeler Atlanta, GA Mechanical Engineering “’For I know the plans I have for

Jonathan “Johnny” Wieninger

Surprise, NY Biology “On the plains of hesitation lie the

you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans

blackened bones of countless mil-

to prosper you and not to harm

lions who at the dawn of victory lay

you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jeremiah 29:11

down to rest, and in resting died"

Adlai Stevenson

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Sarawee Village, Belize Behavioral Science Thanks to Jah, FAMILY, friends,

acquaintances, mentors, teachers, coaches and fellow Belizeans who

supported me in this endeavour. I’ll miss all 2010 International Cadets, my new brothers! DFIP, DFBL, WLC, KAFA, TAI, NSBE, ALLIES, Dandelion Flight, Warhawks, & of course the Rowdy Rebels; Once a “When yo go dah maaket nuh listen to the noise, check yo

Rebel...

change.”

Belizean Proverb

“Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come

alive, and go do it.

Because what the world needs is people

who have come alive.

”

Howard Thurman

quoted by ERIC Goral

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Ivando Arroyo

Morgantown, PA Systems Engineering Management Never settle for mediocrity, accept challenges, and give it all you got To Winners and Champions... TINAGDTBAP

cadet twelve Jonathan Tyler Brateng

Juan Carlo Castaneda Velarde

Spokane WA Civil Engineering

Quetzaitenango, Guatemala

People come to the USAFA for many reasons, but usually stay for another. The friends I have made

during my time here have been phenomenal and I will always look back with joy at the good times we had. However, I look forward to a future

Political Science

First, the most important thing I learned: I’m absolutely incapable, but when the God who created the

universe decides to glorify himself

through me, I can do all things. Secondly, Thanks to: God, family and friends; the dean too, for all the

with all of them as brothers in arms.

extra time in those GRs. Thirdly, I’m

Thanks to my friends and family for

of T-ZO I “borrowed” from the re-

all of the love and support they have

given me; it has meant the world to me.

-RTB

out of here, and I’m taking a piece

construction. Fourthly, if you’re ever in Guatemala, look me up, I'll hook

you up. Finally, smile!... it confuses

people :)

Sean Foote

Stephen Gregory Donaldson Savannah, GA

Fishers, IN

Management

Astronautical Engineering

If you are reading this, then I have

“There are pilots and there are pi-

made it through USAFA (unless I got

lots; with the good ones, it is inborn.

kicked out after publication). I want

You can’t teach it. If you are a fighter

to thank my friends and especially

pilot, you have to be willing to take

my family (Mom, Dad, Sydney and Stuart) for supporting me and mak-

risks.”

Gen. Robin Olds, USAF

IYMITF. If you make it that far.

ing these past four years go by fairly easily. I will never forget the friends I have made while here. Although our time together has ended, our bonds have not, and I look forward to meeting up with everyone in the

future... IWMITF.

Tate James Grogan

Madeleine “Maddie” Hanson

Foxborough, MA

Roseville, MN

Behavioral Sciences

Biology

“A journey of a thousand miles

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Abbie for

always begins with one step..." To my family: thanks for raising me right.

always being there! I love you to the sky and back again! “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right.”

Shelby West Judd Shell Beach, CA

Aeronautical Engineering Thank you so much to God, Papa,

Grandma, my parents, my sister, my brother, family and friends I could not have done it without you all. I love you all. Isaiah 40:31

Andrew Sung Min Kim

Richard C. “Chas” Kabanuck

Dresher, PA

Max, ND

Management There are some fish that cannot be

Foreign Area Studies East Asia Thanks Mom, Dad, and Angie

caught. It’s not that they are faster or stronger than other fish; they’re just tougher. My family was always there for me, but it was because of

my brothers that I did this. I’ll see you out there boys! To Winners and Champions” TINAGDTBAP

Lance A. Marchesseault

Tyler Matthew McBride

Vacaville, CA

Thornton, CO

Behavioral Science

Systems Engineering Management

I would like to thank my family,

Mom, Dad & Chase thanks for your

friends, and God for the support to make it through this place. To

loving support. Thanks to all my friends and the good memories, you

Christina, I love you and could not

all have made this place worth it.

have done this without you. I leave

“Your command makes me wiser

the Academy knowing that I’m truly

than my foes, for it is always with

blessed and look forward to whatev-

me.”

er the future holds.

Psalms 119:98

“Go confidently

in the direction of your dreams. Live

the life you have imagined."

Henry

David Thoreau

Justin Moore

Brittany Lynn Morreale

Columbus, OH

Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Management

Physics

Mom, Dad, Shawn and all the kids.. .thanks for all your support... I

Thank you to my Parents, my Sistei

love you all.

ported and inspired me. Nakupen-

and all of my friends who have supda!

Carpe Diem!

Caroline “Carrie” Ojerio

William Benjamin “Ben, P-town’

Sierra Vista, AZ

Pleasanton Jr.

Political Science,

Mathematics

Warwick, MD

Foreign Area Studies Mom and Dad thank you so much

Thanks so much to my dad, mom,

for the support for the last five

family, friends, and mentors. You all have encouraged and helped me

years! “Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting.” John Russell -

and I am forever grateful for that. Your strength gave me strength.

pray that someday I can return the favor. “We know what we are, but not what we

may be.”

Shakesphere

Sean Patrick Purio

Benjamin “Shop” Shoptaugh

Perth, Western Australia

Baton Rouge, LA Space Operations

English Thanks mom, dad, Heather, Col-

2 Timothy 4:7 Thanks to all those

leen, Hallie, Claire, Brian, Meghan,

who helped me along the way.

Stephanie, Brett, Jimmy, Ridge,

HurmphlBoosh!

Eric, Andrew, Alex, Mike, Josh, Justin, Griffin and (especially) Nancy and Greg.

William Michael Smith

Shea Wesley Speer

Mt. Holly, NC

Pea Ridge, AR

Foreign Area Studies: Russia

Military History

“What is best in life? To crush your

Movies, music, and history: those

enemies, see them driven before

are me. Academics

you, and hear the lamentation of their women.” Conan the Barbarian

BOOSH!

not so much.

Andrew James “VT”

Danielle “Dani” Ward

Van Timmeren Jenison, Ml

Pelsor, AR

Political Science John 15:13, Romans 8:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Thank you God

for your tremendous blessings and

helping me through here, it is only with Your help that all things are

possible!

From wanting to leave,

to bathroom BIC, and all the way to

where I am today, I want to thank

everyone around me who helped, your impact is everlasting and my

gratitude to you is forever.

Biology Learn from yesterday, live for today,

hope for tomorrow!

3 Trenton “T.J.” West

Gary William Whiteman

Centennial, CO

Scottsdale, AZ

Aeronautical Engineering Be faithful.

Management

Leave the rest to God.

"Do not go where the path may lead,

go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo -

Emerson

“

There are pilots and there are pilots; with the good ones it is inborn. You cant teach it. Ifyou are a fighter pilot, you have to he willing to take risks. Gen. Rohm Olds USAF ,

”

1 2th SQUi

quoted hy SEAN Foote Firsties

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Domingo Astiasaran Hartford, CT Economics “I love life because what more is

there?”

Anthony Hopkins

To all the ruggers, keep floating... and spreading... To all the bros in arms including

Clafin, Hova, and the one with the

dodgy haircut, well...it’s been fun.

Maggie Pearl Blackstun

Scott Ball New Orleans, LA

Craig, CO

Basic Sciences

Astronauticai Engineering

“It would take a thousand words to describe how I feel right now, so I

just took a picture.”

Scott Ball

Mom, you inspire me. Dad, thanks for your tireless support. My sister, Millie, thanks for your unconditional love. My brother, Greg, thank you for always remembering Veteran’s

Day, thinking I’m cool, and making me laugh. Grandma and Grandpa S, thanks for providing a sanctuary for me to escape to. Grandma and

Grandpa B, thanks for always being interested, and constantly caring. And thanks to the rest of my friends and family for the support.

Whitney Louise Bouchard

Clinton Dean Brdlik

Fort Kent, MA

Lewisburg, WV

Political Science,

Civil Engineering

Foreign Area Studies

Mom, I will never forget you...Pops,

Without my family I would never had

it’s ok, I actually graduated!...to

made it this far. They’ve always let

all my friends, thanks for the good

me chase

times...to God be the glory.

my dreams wherever they

may lead me, and for that I am truly grateful. It’s a long four years, but somehow they go by so fast. USAFA gave me more opportunities than I ever could have imagined-take advantage of everything life throws

at you. I won’t tell you it wasn’t hard, or that there weren’t

low points, but

it was worth every day.

David Corpman

Joseph Cameron Dilts

Cedar Falls, IA Electrical Engineering This place seemed lengthy and redundant but at times seemed to have good points.

Cincinnati, OH

Foreign Area Studies: Russia “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” -

John Kachilla

“A guy from Ohio can make it in life

if he works hard enough.” -

Woody Hayes

Thomas J. Hopkins

Katherine B. Heflin Fall City, WA

English Dad, thanks for being my rock and always listening; you kept your promise. Mom, thanks for telling me to stop whining and get over it; you were right. Boys, thanks for being my inspiration; I did it all for you. Marc, thanks for always being there for me, even when

Orrington, ME Foreign Area Studies: Russia This space was intentionally left blan

I didn’t think I needed

it. And, to the best lunch table ever, thanks for just being awesome. God

Bless. “Oh no! It’s Katrina all over again!” -

D. Ryan Workman

Joseph Hunt

Jarrod J. Huffman

Goshen, IN

Physics I have really tried to keep a good

Waco, TX Economics

Mom, Dad, Sisters, thank yall so

attitude and remember this is an

much for the support and love. My

important opportunity. I had some really great times and made plenty strange memories, but when it’s all

without you. Blake, Domingo, and

said and done, I still can’t say I liked it. Oscar Wilde said it best: “I never saw sad men who

looked with such

a wistful

eye, upon that little tent of blue we prisoners called the sky, and at every careless cloud that

Brother Brandon, I would have left

all my other brothers I love yall. Just remember: “In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the

power, then you get the women.” Tony Montana

passed in happy freedom by.

Akili Joseph

Kevin Jin Soo Kim

Santa Cruz, Trinidad & Tobago

Saugus, CA

Geospatial Science

Social Sciences

I am a little short for a stormtrooper.

Be wary though, the force is strong

“We Ride Together, We Die Together, Bad Boyz 4 Life.”

in this one!

Ryan J. Koerber

Cohan Lammerding

Floyds Knobs, IN Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

First, I’d like to thank God for getting me

through here and my family for

their support and encouragement. I also want to thank all my friends for the awesome times we’ve had and all the trouble we didn’t get in. I’m

gonna miss all the fun times I had with y’all. 2nd Corinthians 4:17-18

Austin, TX Soli Deo Gloria

Brandon “B Lass” Lassiter

Craig Francis McGreal

Lawrence, KS

Louisville, KY

Operations Research To my family, you know I love you and I appreciate the support you’ve given me all this time. To my brothers, Mingus... Hoseph... I will never forget you. To my Bulldawgs, I will miss you all. To everyone else, hope

Management “One of the great things about books is sometimes there are some

fantastic pictures.”

George W.

Bush Go Boston Sports!

I see you out there! And remember, it’s not what you know... it’s who you know.

Keith Michael O’Brien

Conor P. Murphy Delmar, NY

Chicago, IL

Human Systems Engineering

Political Science

I would like to thank my family and friends for helping to make this an

“Moderation is a fatal thing.

enjoyable experience.

Oscar Wilde

Kathryn Parsons

Mark Herman Price

Kodak, TN

Porterville, CA

Aeronautical Engineering

Human Systems Engineering

“The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education, but the means of education.” -

Nothing

succeeds like excess.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson

It hasn’t been easy, and maybe not always fun, but my experiences

I thank God, my awesome friends, and my loving family for helping

through this place. Ya there tough times, but they were definitely outnumbered by the good me get

were

times. When it all comes down to

here are some of the best I’ve had.

it, coming here was one of the best

FABU!!!

decisions I’ve ever made.

John Evans Rebolledo

Dublin, NH Political Science, German This space was intentionally left blank.

Timothy D. Ryan Orlando, FL Operations Research To Momma, Coach, Tommy and Grace, Michelle and John, Sarah,

Kelly, Caca and Spanish Rob, and Kevo-thanks for the support To my Academy friends-l hate you,

just kidding, but seriously... As the Late Great Lloyd Christmas once said, “Big gulps eh? Welp, see ya later..." Thank you Lord for

getting through. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 me

Brent Spencer

Julie Ann Song

Steilacoom,

Winona, MN

SNA

Behavioral Science

Aeronautical Systems Engineering

Character cannot be developed in

To Mom, Dad, Joel, and Jessica.

ease and

Thank you for your loving support,

quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.” -

believing in me, and encouraging To the lifelong friends I made here, you made this place bearable. me

Above all, to my Savior and Heav-

Helen Keller.

Through it all you were there for me umma, appa, and oppa. I love you.

Aja Aja Fighting!

enly Father. Thank you for the grace you have given me and the strength you always provide that enabled me to make it through this place. 1 Peter 4:11

Taylor Jack Verett

Dominick Totino

Medford, NY

Lubbock, TX

Geospatial Science Just a squirrel tryin’ to get a nut! Friends, I couldn’t possibly thank you for everything, but thank you for everything. Mom, Dad, Lisa, Miko,

Computer Science

remember that summer I flew out to ASU for orientation, and a few days later I ended up here for BCT, where

you left me and didn’t let me quit for 5 years? Yeah, me too. I guess it all worked out though. Love you guys To Winners And Champions... TINAGDTBAP

To my brother Kristofer and sister

Whitney, thank you for beating me up and verbally abusing me as a child. Those times were essential in my upbringing and your endless

support carried me through my four years at the Academy. To my

parents Steve and Patricia, I am

eternally grateful for the foundation of common sense, integrity and work ethic you provided me, without your support and loving encouragement I never could have made it

through to graduation.

Laura Elizabeth Weber

Nathanael Witmyer

Mount Vernon, SNA

Bakersfield, CA

History God has blessed me tremendously during these last four years with lifelong friends, exciting opportunities, a caring and supportive family and

Management Thanks to all who helped me along this long road towards graduation! Psalms 27:3

Brandon, the most incredible guy a

girl could ask for. I look forward

to leaving USAFA as I know that

life after graduation can only be an extension of these blessings and I

give thanks for all of you who have truly enriched my life and will for years to come.

Daniel Ryan Workman

Mike B. Youn

Chapel Hill, NC Aeronautical Systems Engineering “Pleasure in the job puts perfection

Glendale, CA

in the work.”

Aristotle

Management It's about time! Why’d it take so

long!!! It took a long time to get here and it wasn’t always fun, but the people back at home that sup-

ported me and the people here that I went through this program with are

among the finest of people that I have ever met. Good times and bad

times, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Abdul Qayum Abdulrashid

Panjshir Valley, Afghanistan Foreign Area Studies Going through the United States Air Force Academy programs has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. It made me realize the importance of living as a team and

making a difference in other people’s life. Most importantly, it taught me the importance of living honorably and integrity. At the end, I would like to thank all my instructors, permanent

party, and my friends for helping me out throughout the challenges of the

academy and getting me through it successfully.

Christopher L. Ahn

Nicholas “Nick” Batey

Columbus, OH

Colorado Springs, CO

Management

Basic Sciences To my family; To my teachers (Jon-

First off I’d like to thank my family,

nik and Greg); To my classmates and friends: Thanks for everything

God, and most of all my friends for

you’ve given me-mainly the will to endure in spite of failure and overcome everyday challenges.

helping me to make it through this place. I never would have made it without you. I made some lifelong connections here, and some memo-

I’m a better person because of

ries that I will never forget. Just

you all. Thanks Abdul for being the best roommate ever. With that, it’s

remember, “57, 58, go home Dave! Go home!”

time to turn the page in a little book called life...Bon voyage!

Haley Brewton

Jacob H. Belka

Flagstaff, AZ

West Valley City, UT

Applied Mathematics I’ve had some of my greatest fail-

Behavioral Science: Human Factors What a ride! Thank you to all my

to CS-14, and all teachers, officers,

friends, especially those from Show Choir, and D and B, past and present

enlisted personnel, mentors, family,

for helping me through some of the

and friends for helping me make

toughest times as well as making

it through. You will always be

some of the best times I’ve ever had;

ures and successes

here. Thanks

remembered!!! Thanks especially to

memories I’ll never forget. Family,

I love

thank you for your support, prayers,

you and look up to you so much!!!! Best wishes to all!!!

and helping me to believe in myself.

by beautiful fiancee KayCee.

I couldn’t have gotten this far without

you. This is only the beginning. RWH

Thomas C. deCiutiis New Rochelle, NY

Management Big thanks to my family who are always there for me through my ups and downs, especially these past four years I could not have done this without you. To all my friends

and the boys remember YES IT

WAS and NO YOU WOULDN’T but without all of you I would not be able

say those six words, thanks for all the memories and hopefully many more.

“Nil ego contulerim iucundo

sanus amico.”

Horace

Adam K. Gorzkowski

Jaclyn E. Fleming Redondo Beach, CA

Oak Creek, Wl

Social Science

Civil Engineering

Thank you to my family and to all of

Well, it wasn't always fun, but in the

those who have become family. It

end it was worth it. Everything from

was a

long four years and I couldn’t

the late nights working on home-

have done it without you. Never

work to the relaxing weekends at

forget... “You can let something

the cabin (Good food, good friends,

beat you until you don’t want to fight

good times!) have all had a permanent impact on my life. I wouldn’t have made it through without the strength and support that God, my family, and all my friends have pro-

anymore, or you can pick yourself up and fight back.” And the most

important thing of all, “don’t worry, be happy."

vided me with. Here’s to the good of boys.

Jeff Hajner

Sarah G. E. Hoh

Las Vegas, NV

Galt, CA

Management I came to the Academy to play hockey and hockey only. I had 25 teammates and friends and thought that was all I needed. I am leaving the Academy to do great things in the

Behavioral Science I want to thank all my family and friends for everything they have

done to help me through the last four years.

Air Force with the same determination I had about hockey. I am leaving

with more than just 25 teammates. I now have over 50 brothers and friends I met along the way away from hockey. Thanks for all the memories.

Zachary D. Huppert

Bryan R. Johnson

Merritt Island, FL

Atlanta, GA

Systems Engineering Management “The road goes on forever, and the

Systems Engineer Management Thanks to all those who helped me

party never ends...”

to get to this point.

Robert Earl Keen Jr.

Thanks to the people who dragged me

through the last four years

William “Chip” Kirk

Michael J. Koslow

Pittsburgh, PA Military and Strategic Studies

Spring boro, OH Operations Research

,,m

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Kim! You

Life is a roller coaster, so hang on

guys help more than you could ever know.

for the ride.

It's been fun... To the Good Old Boys: Duty, Integri-

ty, Loyalty, Leadership, Intelligence, Glory, Athleticism, Friendship

Always look for the sillining and take advantage of the opportunities you're provided even when they aren’t what you wanted,

ver

expected. Thank you Mom and Dad for the continued love and

sup-

port you've always shown me. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." -

Philipians 4:13

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Brandon J. Krupa

Steve Lee

Tomball, TX

Morganville, NJ Electrical Engineering

Foreign Area Studies “Our lives are not determined by

Four years, but it was worth it. A

what happens to us, but by how

special thanks to my Mom, Dad,

react to what happens to us,

Grandmom, and a few close friends.

not by what life brings to us, but

by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events that creates extraordinary results.” -Anonymous Family-thanks for all of the love and support I couldn’t have done it without yall!

Christopher “Moron” Morin

Joshua D. McCormick

Crown Point, IN

Bellevue, NE

Mathematical Science

Computer Engineering “If you need help, ask God. If not,

“Act on your principles, for the good

thank God.”

of the country and the nation. Place all your authority, your body and your soul at stake. You will be hated and

you will be loved, but no one -this I

guarantee-will ever dare to [deleted] with you for as long as you live.” -

Megan E. Peterson

Urho Kekkonen

Peter Glen Pfau

Colorado Springs, CO

Pao/a, KS

Social Sciences

Well, I did it. Mom, Dad.. thanks for

“Most people are other people.

getting me in. Whitney, if I can do

Their thoughts are someone else’s

it you can do it! And we better be

opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation.” Oscar Wilde

stationed at the same base! Shaun,

I love you brudder. Yataa!

Special shout out to all those who helped me pass

my classes. THE CREW!

Matthew D. Rice

Bryan R. Sanchez

Boise, ID

Colorado Springs, CO

Political Science

Economics

Mom and Dad, all that I am and all

These past four years have helped

that I’ve done is because of you.

me see who

Thanks so much for all your love

am, and guide me to who I will be.

and unyielding support. “To give

I’d like to thank everyone who has

anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve Prefon-

made an impression on my life, whether good or bad, but I know

taine

I don’t have enough space, so.. Thanks. “So much time and so little

I was, defined who I

to do. Wait a minute. Strike that.

Reverse it.”

Willy Wonka

Richard G. Wheeler

Matthew M. Scott

Essex,

Declo, ID

Civil Engineering

Geospatial Science

A good attitude makes anything

There is no way to measure how much I have gained from the friends

possible even if it is a nickel at a

I’ve made at the Academy. Thanks

time! A huge thanks to Mom, Dad,

to everyone who helped get me

family, Doc, Dax & Mel, Luke & Sara, Adam, Chip, and Mason for the love, support, and good times Looking forward to the next stage, knowing there’s a lot to miss here. “When God is my co-pilot, then

through this. “Only those willing to risk going too far can find out how far they can go.” T.S. Eliot. -

know I’m in the wrong seat..- Fr. Bruno

Brett J. Workman

Helen “Meghan” Wildner

Atlanta, GA

Norwalk, IA

Foreign Area Studies

Political Science

“Everything passes. Everything changes. Just do what you think you Bob Dylan should do.”

“tomorrow the sun will rise, who knows what the tide might bring

in...”-Tom Hanks, Cast Away

“And now these three remain: faith,

hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

Thanks Mom and Dad for all your love and support. To my little sister,

Mary, and my little brother, Chas; I love yall. Thanks Lindsay B. Thank you to everyone else that has ever been dear to my heart.

“Act on yourprin-

cipics, for the good of the country and the notion.

Place all your

authority your body

and your soul at stake. ) ’on will be hated and you will be loved but no one—this 1 ,

guarantee—will ever dare to [deleted/ with you for as long as you —

lived" 1 Urho Kekkonen

quoted by Christopher as

Morii Firsties

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Kayla M. Beach Tampa Bay, FL

Management Thanks to my friends and family. I

honestly could have never complet/-vH

irnrtu

Jocelyn “Joce the Boss” Booker

Clayton A. Bryant

Stone Mountain, GA

Charlotte, NC

Foreign Area Studies: Africa “Hey Christie...They didn’t kick us out!”

Economics

“Try to become not a man of suecess, but try rather to become a man of value.”

Albert Einstein

Becca L. Burditt

Gregory D. Cappuzzo

Colorado Springs, CO

South bury, CT Operations Research Looking back on the past four years they were the best four years of my life. No matter how bad things got

Behavioral Science “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” -

itilthAI it

Philipians. 4:13

Thanks be to God, for His infinite

we were in

love and unending blessings.

Lead with Character. Bad-Ass 28

Thanks to my wonderful family and friends who have loved, encour-

and Mighty 15. Thank you to my family for everything. Thank you CCLD. Guido, Alfredo, and Luigi.

aged, and supported me over the past four years and throughout my life, and who have helped shape me into who I am today.

it with the best of friends.

“This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is,

perhaps, the end of the beginning.” -

Carsen F.S. Chun

Sir Winston Churchill

Jonathan W. Coffey

Honolulu, HI

Fort Collins, CO

Management

Computer Engineering

I AM the #1 Chunna I AM from da 808 State I AM Vegas every Thanksgiving I AM playing 36 holes of mini-golf

with B-Rod before leave I AM taking credit for the Reggae

revolution at USAFA I AM thanking my bruddahs and sistahs here for getting my through

these five years. I AM thanking my Family and Friends back home for supporting me. I AM stoked I'm graduating. Are You?

“If I can’t go back with my self-re-

spect, I won’t go back at all." -

Capt. Theodore Harris

Connor Flynt

Kansas City, MO

Management PTWOB 358 To the times we may not remember, but friends we will never forget. To

the epic adventure of playing the

game and making it. To all my far ily and those who have become my brothers and sisters, thanks for a

great four years.

Dorald Scott Hartenstein

David R. Greer Rio Rancho, NM

Management Although I still have a long way to go in life, I wouldn’t have made it this far without my awesome family.

Augusta GA ,

Mathematical Sciences Well, that was weird. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.’’

Socrates

I have no doubt we were meant to

experience the adventure of life Earth together. Mom, Dad,

on this

Adam, Jin, and James I love you

guys! I am grateful to live in this country who’s many freedoms have allowed for countless blessings in my life. I hope to do my part in allowing the continuation of those freedoms in our land.

Sara K. Juback

Alexander Z. Konowka

Eagle River, AK Behavioral Science

Buffalo, NY

To everyone who has helped me

Management Thanks to my family and all my

reach this moment-thank you for

friends who were there to have

your support and the experiences you have shared with me along

some

the way. Friends are the family we

ride...

great memories through the

last four years.

It’s been a crazy

choose for ourselves, and I have the best family possible.

Don’t let your dreams be dreams.

Trevor Mendenhall

Megan “Meg” Moulton

Fontana, CA

Colorado Springs, CO

Management

Thank you first and foremost to my

Thanks and love you Mom, Dad, and

God, my strength in everything. Without You my life is not worth liv-

Bubbah, without you I wouldn’t be half the person I am today. To my besties-

ing. Sarah, we made it club.

2 percent

I love you. Thanks to my fam-

ily and friends for supporting and encouraging me, this is something

Alex, TT, Jenny, and Ashbaby, xoxo thank you for always being there. “So come to the moon, I hope to see you soon.

Half a million miles isn't far to

for all of us to celebrate. To all my

go!"

Jimmy Buffett. Special thanks

bros from GODchasers past and

to RedBull, couldn’t have done it

present, thanks for all you do. It’s been great chasing God with you

without you!

over the last few years.

I’M OUTTA

HERE!

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Talon M. Pope

Ashley L. “Ricky” Reinig

Lakenheath, England

Camano Island, WA

Basic Sciences

Biology

Through trial comes achievement; through endurance comes reward. Live here, today, because tomorrow is not as clear as yesterday.

Mom and Dad, you got me through this place. Thank you for all your

love, support, and guidance. I am very proud to be your daughter. Also, thanks for taking care of my

baby Bearsy for four years. Ty and Todd, thanks for being the greatest brothers a little sister could have. To all my friends, we’ve shared some bad times and some

amazing

times, and I will never forget the memories we've made.

Megz...

best roomie ever!

Benjamin R. Saunders

Jordan “Jay Are” Roberts

Charlotte, NC

Katy, TX

General Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

This space was intentionally left

Thanks Dad, Mom and Katie “I wonder if it remembers me...

blank.

Steve Zissou

Victor “Dal” Shealy IV

Kelly R. Snyder

Colorado Springs, CO

Green Bay, Wl

Geospatial Science

Legal Studies

I AM 1000 nicknames

“Education is what remains after

I AM still in the 3rd rd with Huppert

one has

I AM detour to Vegas

learned in school.”

I AM a coach’s kid I AM five different hometowns I AM and always will be a Falcon fan

I AM forever thankful to my all my friends for getting me through these

five years I AM thanking my Family for their tremendous support I AM blessed by a loving God

I AM stoked I’m graduating. Are You?

forgotten everything he -

Albert Einstein.

I’d like to thank God and my family for always being there for me, and all the others along the way who

made this journey possible and enjoyable along the way. “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

Albert Einstein.

Tyler L Swanson

Aaron R. Widener

Randolph, Wl Systems Engineering Management This space was intentionally left

Behavioral Science

blank.

Granada, CO Thanks to my parents for giving me

strong work ethic, life lessons, and advice for every occasion. I hope a

you have more advice because I will need it. Riley and Darcy: thanks for the many good times and all the

funny memories we share of our adventures. Thanks to my grandparents for encouraging me and giving me a thirst for knowledge. I wouldn't be here without all or

your

support. “I wonder if it remembers me...”

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Steve Zissou

Zachary Zimmerman Scottsdale, AZ

Military Strategic Studies Megan Moulton is my favorite! Thank you for writing my blurb! RAWR

“Try to become not a man of success but try rather to ,

become a man of value. as

” —

Albert Einstein

quoted by Clayton

Patrick “Trick” Arkwright Allen Park, Ml

Social Sciences How do you thank so many people

in such a small blurb? You start with where you came from... I would not be where I am today without my family. Thank you Dad, Mom, and Rich. Memories are gifts that we are

allowed to have forever, and I thank everyone for these presents. “Strive to get everything out of life,

cadet sixteen

but don’t miss life getting it."

Patrick Arkwright

Kirk Bingaman

Michael G. Bates

Allen, TX

Austin, TX

Political Science

Aeronautical Systems Engineering Love the good times, laugh at the

I want to thank my Mom and Dad for all of their hard work and sup-

port.

bad. Make a difference and always

I would not have gotten this far

enjoy what you do.

without them! I also want to thank my family and friends for being there for me when times were hard. I also want to thank my grandpa Poppy, if it were

not for him I would have never

considered the military life style.

love you all, and thanks to everyone

again for helping me get through USAFA!

Thomas Jared Braxton

Alexander E. Chung

Lake Village, AR

Arcadia, CA

Social Sciences

Social Science

Hey Mom and Dad, Larkin, Ashley and family! Thank you for all your

support through all the ups and downs I've had at the Academy.

Loving my family and friends. Living without regrets. Can’t ask for anything better.

love you all!

John Lucian Cox

James Cruz

Memphis, TN Aeronautical Engineering Thanks Mom and Dad for dragging me through this experience. Nicole you’ve made everything, including this place, easier to deal with. I

Rouses Point, NY

love you

Behavioral Sciences To my Mom, Dad, and Sister, I would not be the man I am today

without your love and support. Not

day goes by without thinking about the amazing life you have

given me and how much fun is left to be had. To my friends, it was long and it was tough, but it was worth it. “One must wait until the

evening to see how splendid the day has been.” Sophocles -

Danielle L. DePaolis

Rick J. Davies

Murrysville, PA

Shannock, Rt

Human Systems Engineering

Geospatial Science Mom, Dad, Geoff, and Christine, I

Mom, Dad and family, thanks for all

couldn’t have done this without you.

the support, encouragement and

Your support made this journey pos-

advice through the tough times and ?

sible and I don’t know where I would

the good times.

be without you. To all my friends

of my life, and I wouldn't trade it for

I’ve had the time

I couldn’t ask for better

-thanks for the memories and keep

anything.

in touch. When the opportunity pres-

friends; it’s you who have made it;

ents itself, pounce on it like there is

epic journey. This is all the bacon. “Don’t give up, just be you... cause

no tomorrow.

If you let it slip through

your grasp, you’ll never get to see what tomorrow has in store.

life’s too short to be anybody else.

John P. Dolan

Nicole Elliot

Hudson, Wl

Colorado Springs, CO

Biology

Civil Engineering Thank you to all my friends, family

I would like to thank God, my par-

members, and role models who

ents and family for being my back-

helped me succeed. I wouldn’t have

bone throughout this whole process.

done it without you.

I wouldn’t have made it through

“This above all: to thine own self be

this place without them or the great

true”

friends I made at the p and the hill.

Shakespeare

It's been long but WE MADE IT!!!!

Aaron M. Eshkenazi

Jaffet M. Ferrer-Torres

Coral Springs, FL

Indianapolis, IN

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

“Risk more than others think is safe.

Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is

practical. Expect more than others think is possible.” Claude Bissell -

"I sought the Lord, who answered me, delivered me from all my fears.’’ -

Psalms 34:5 I thank God every

day for the opportunity of attending this Academy, and for seeing me through to the end. To my familia, I want to let you know how your never ending support helped me get through this place. To all my friends, near and far, thank you for making this place worthwhile. ^Mami y Papi, adivinen? jLo hice!

David Hickle

Rolla, MO Mechanical Engineering This space was intentionally left blank

,jS

Jacob Bradford Jensen

Christine E. Kistler

Morgantown, WV Aeronautical Engineering

Plano, TX Mathematics

Thank You Family and Friends! To my

I am the master of my fate. I am the

08’er pals, thanks, see you soon! To

captain of my soul. Mommy, Daddy, Mrin, and Sami

Jenny, Thank you!

couldn’t have asked for a more lov-

ing family, nothing would have been possible without each of you! To all my friends and ‘mains’: I <3 u and THANK YOU ! We made it. Rule # 76: No excuses. Play like a

champion. -Mrs. Officer:)

Jacob Kirk Lair

Trevor P. Miller

Independence, MO

Bettendorf, IA Economics

Systems Engineering Management Love & thanks to.. .God: For His

No institution can mold people who

love, mercy, protection & those

can

below. M&D: Your love & encouragement made this possible. Miss: Your love & support have been unfailing.

put up with more, yet I have had some of the best moments of

my life here and made great lifetime friends.

Thanks for waiting! I love you! Fam & Friends: For your prayers. Bros: We made it! “That this...be a land of

liberty, and every man may enjoy his rights and privileges alike, so long as the Lord sees fit.”

Mosiah 13:45

Michael O’Connor

Micah P. Paul

Charlotte, NC

Fond du Lac, Wl

Astronautics Now that that’s over may I get some

Aeronautical Engineering Philippians 4:12,13

sleep?

Catherine “CAT” Robertson

Lexington, GA Civil Engineering Got er done ya’II! “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

Alex Roosma

Bloomingdale, NJ Computer Science I thank my parents and sisters for getting me here through their

upbringing, those late night phone calls and my buddies for keeping me here by keeping me sane, and “Whatever with the past has gone, the best is always yet to come.”

Lucy Larcom; “What you see and hear depends a good deal on where

you are standing; it also depends on what kind of a person you are.” -

C.S. Lewis

Nathanael Thalhofer

Zachary “Diesel” Stroman Waco, TX

Vashon Island, WA

Social Science

Aeronautical Engineering “To dream the impossible dream

A big thanks to my Mom and Dad

for always being there for me, I

Cervantes

could not have done it without your

p.s. keep your hand at the level of

love and support. Also, to all my friends who actually helped me

your eye

make a good time out of these past

four years. “It’s a funny thing about

life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it.’’ -

W. Somerset Maugham

Brian Thorn Fort Worth, TX

Foreign Area Studies “I will lift up my eyes to the moun-

tains; from where shall my help come?

My help comes from the

LORD, who made heaven and earth.”

Psalm 121:1-2. Thank

you, Abba Father, for helping me through these last four years.

Thanks to my family and friends back home who were faithful to pray for me every day. I needed those prayers every day. Thanks to my OCF family. I would not have gotten

through the Academy without y’all.

“It’s a funny thing about

life; ifyou refuse to accept anything but the best W. you very often get it. Somerset Maugham ,

”

quoted by ZACHARY Stroman

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Chris Allen

Alabaster, AL

Geospatial Science It’s been a long road, with highs and lows. Thanks to my family and friends who were there for both. I never could

have made it without

you. I’ve grown a lot over the past four years, and learned a lot too. Most importantly I’ve learned the undeniable fact that life is about the impact that you make on those around you, and that a life well lived

is one that has had a positive impact on others.

Nullum Desiderium

Shane E. Crowe

Stephen W. Bintz Londonderry, NH

Frederick, MD

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering Management The Academy has been an extraordinary experience in which I have had the opportunity to grow as a person. It was always challenging and I was always pushed to my limits. I want to thank my family and friends and all of the people who have acted to help me make it through.

Carpe diem.

Thank you Mom, Dad,

Jen, and Jeff for your love and

support through my years here. Throughout the last four years, your phone calls, your letters and packages, and time we had as a family were always special and something to look forward to. Thanks to my

friends for their help and the many

great stories that will always be remembered. This journey has been an experience of a lifetime.

Corey A. Curtis San Diego, CA Mechanical Engineering “Scarecrow: I haven’t got a brain... only straw. Dorothy: How can you talk if you haven’t got a brain?

James T. Cushing Salt Lake City, UT Geospatial Science “There is a destiny that makes us

brothers, None goes his way alone. All that we send into the lives of

Scarecrow: I don’t know...But some

others

people without brains do an awful lot of talking...don’t they? Dorothy: Yes, I guess you’re right.’’

Comes back into our own.”

Wizard of Oz

Thank you to my family and friends that helped me through this place

and made it all worth it.

Thanks to all my loved ones for sup-

porting me through my time here. I wouldn’t have made it without you.

Jamie L. Daugherty

Grant C. Fleming

Grand Junction, CO

Little Rock, AR

Behavioral Science

Mechanical Systems Engineering

“When you come to a fork in the

I’d like to thank my family and all

road, take it.”

my friends whole helped me get through this place. “It is not by strength that one prevails.”

Yogi Berra. Thanks Grandma, Grandpa, and especially Daddy for all your support. Stalag and friends, you’ve been great!!! -

1 Samuel 2:9

Alexander C. Horrell

Austin Francis

Weddington, NC

Scottsdale, AZ

Management

Systems Aeronautical Engineering Thank you to all of my family, .1 friends, and the best squadron in the wing. STALAG, for your love

Thank you so much Mom and Dad. I owe a lot of my success to you

both.

Luke, you are the man...keep going after life strong. Thank you to every-

and support Go Falcons Golf! “In

one else who have

the middle of every difficulty lies op-

helped me along,

I am a better person because of your

willingness to help when I needed it. “...we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering pro-

portunity."

character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4. To the Author and

Director

Ephesians 5:20

Albert Einstein

better than the history of the past.” Thomas Jefferson

duces perseverance; perseverance, -

“I like the dreams of the future

'What lies behind us and what lies

before us are small matters com-

pared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Patrick A. Houghton

Shawn O. Killpack

Candler, NC

Brigham City, UT

Biology To my family: Even though we have

Electrical Engineering Thank you to everyone who has

endured so very much since I first

made this possible. My family for all

entered the Academy, your love,

the support and advice to get me

confidence, and support have seen immense wisdom of my late beloved

through. Thank you also to the Stalag family and all the friends here. I could not get through this place

brother and hero, Capt. George-

alone. Thanks.

through. Thank you. From the

Bryan “ICE" Houghton, I leave you all with the most valued advice he me, “The last person you have to report in to at the end of the

ever gave

day is yourself.”

Zayn M. Knaub

Kyle S. Knight

Ogallala, NE Geospatial Sciences “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

Rolling Meadows, IL "You're gonna see a guy who will

-Albert Einstein

down to it your gonna do the same

“One man with courage is a major-

for him. That’s a team, gentlemen,

ity.” Thomas Jefferson “Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.” Jerry Garcia

and either, we heal, now, as a team,

Basic Sciences sacrifice himself for this team, because he knows when it comes

or we will -

die as individuals.”

Al Pacino, Any Given Sunday

To us and those like us.

Meagan Patricia Kuchan Warrington, PA Electrical Engineering “I think I’ll try defying gravity.” -

Wicked

Eric S. May

Louisville, KY Mechanical Engineering Thanks Dad, Mom and TJ I could not have made it without your support. Thanks ZRFC and everybody that

helped me make it through this place.

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Daniel J. Paladino

Avery F. Merriex Denver, CO

Monroe, NY

Management Thank you family and friends for you help guiding me through this long journey, people call the Academy. I

Social Science “If you choose not to decide you still

have made a choice.”

Rush

could not have done it without you.

Samuel H. Pang

Norwalk, CA

Management It has been a pretty, pretty, pretty good four years. Peace USAFA.

Kyle E. Rowland

Kathleen M. Schjodt

Woodland, Ml

Hot Springs, SD

Economics

Aeronautical Engineering

I would like to thank my mom, dad and brother because without their

Thank you to my family and friends

support and advice I would not have been able to accomplish my goals.

agement over these past four

for giving me support and encouryears and to Adam for being my best friend. I couldn’t have done it without you. “We are hard pressed on every side,

but not crushed;

perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not destroyed.” -

2 Corinthians 4: 8-9

David “DJ” Thompson

Jeremy A. Van Driessche

Jacksonville, FL

Simi Valley, CA Biology and Spanish

Foreign Area Studies “As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead trying to kill me.” George Orwell -

Thank you to everyone who helped me

along the way and for all the

great memories we have together.

Things that matter take time. Philippians 4:13

Harrison H. Whiting IV

Indya S. Vernon Corona, CA

Niceville. FL

Biology To my family-Thank you for your love and support throughout this journey. Daddy, you are a true hero, and mom you are an angel. To my preppies and the CREW, we had crazy times together. To my Stalag family, thank you for allowing me to be the squadron princess and making the academy more enjoyable! Thanks to Avery for being my best friend. My advice: if your day isn’t going well...just shop, it always

Systems Aeronautical Engineering If you aren't falling, you aren’t trying,

makes me feel better!

xoxo

MARaTh CLUB

“Ifyou choose not to decide you still have made a choice. as

quoted by

” —

Rush

DANIEL Paladino

jfi

Bruce W. Bain II

Houston, TX

History and Japanese Thanks to all of my family and friends Everything I have been able to accomplish is due to your love and support. “If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.” -

Spencer Bell

Matthew “Botts” Bottorff

Burleson, TX

Huntington Beach, CA Legal Studies Mom, Dad, Alex, Grammy, Grandma, Karen, and the rest of the family,

Aeronautical Engineering “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.”

Sir Isaac Newton

Psalms 23:1. I owe a

big debt of gratitude to my family

thanks for all your love and support

and friends for their support the last

over the last few years.

22 years. Without their love and en-

thanks for making the time here go

couragement, this would have been a much more difficult goal.

by a little faster. And lastly to The Clique, we’ll always have our time at

To the bros,

the FAFA Winter Break ’06.

Matthew E. Bradwick

Eric L. “Dwin” Darwin

Wimberley, TX Operations Research

Military Strategic Studies

Thanks Mom and Dad for the

Thank You to everyone for your

continued support over the years.

support and believing in my dreams. Thank you Mom, Dad, and Aaron for your unbounded love and support

Nightrider Bros, it’s been more than fun. We’ve had our ups and downs but overcame everything in the end. See you on the outside. To my fellow freshmen Mach One Griffins, it seems like

only yesterday we were out in Jacks Valley running through the courses and doing endless flutter kicks phonetically to the Air Force Song. I’ll never forget the lifelong memories...“Dial it up and get legit!”

Geneseo, IL

along the way. Thank you Norn Norn for being an amazing roommate and spending random Friday nights preparing for SAMIs. Last but not least, thank you Larissa. You provided me with support, food, and fun, but most of all a best friend and I cannot

wait to spend the rest of our lives

together.

RTB

Michelle D. Denise

West Milford, NJ

Behavioral Science

Behavior Science,

Mom and Dad, thank you for all you have done for me. All I am or all I will ever hope to be I owe to you. Christy—Thank you for always being there for me, you are a great

listener. Team—Thank you for all the amazing memories, we had so

many great times together. I will miss you all more than you know. “Think for yourselves and let others

enjoy the privilege to do so too.” -

Adam “STORITO” DeRito

Kennewick, WA

Voltaire

Human Factors Engineering Every day is a chance to change your life; USAFAwas my favorite mistake. It made me realize who I really was and who I wanted to

become. To my family and friends who were always there; i love you all. To Lt. Col. Tiernan, Maj. Clyncke,

Capt. Cox, First Sgt. Sandercock, GySgt Alessio, GySgt Clay and the OCS staff; you changed me forever. Where ever life takes me in my mili-

tary career, I will be forever grateful.

Dany “Dudu” Gatsinzi

Christopher AJ “Chief” Edlund Comstock Park, Ml

Kigali, Rwanda

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

I want to thank the Lord for the great opportunities I’ve had the last four years. To all the Fighters, Nightriders, Crusaders, and Mech majors thanks for all of the great memories. We've been through the good times and the rough times, but we’ll always

Thanks to the almighty God he who

strengthens me daily. To my family, country and friends, this journey '

could not have been possible without your support.

"Brave hearts do not back down.” -

Sophocles

be able to look back on our time here

fondly. Thanks mom, dad, Aaron, and all of my friends for all of your

support, I wouldn’t have been able to succeed without you.

Ryan D. Gauntt Madison, MS Astronautical Engineering “Ad Astra Per Aspera” Though the road may be rough, it is still worth traveling. Go confidently, and enjoy yourself along the way.

Brandon “BG” Geyer

Bay City, Ml Management This truly is the greatest achievement of my life and I could not

have done it without my family and friends. Mom, thanks for never

letting me get complacent. Dad, thanks for teaching me about work ethic by working hard every moment of your life. Nate and Lexi, you are the best little brother and sister I could have asked for. Lastly, thank you to my brothers on the football team; you helped make the Academy bearable.

Nicholas J. “G” Goirigolzarri

Rose burg, OR

Management Mom, Dad, Ben, and Alex- your love and support helped me through each day and I can’t thank you

enough for everything. I couldn’t have done it without you and love

you all. I’ve been fortunate enough to have made the best of friends here- I’ll never forget any of you.

Erika, your constant sacrifices led to my successes. I love you and

thank you. To my rugby boys, much

love, and never forget: Stories over Standards! GO ZOOMIES!

Brandon James Johnson

Andrew Blaine Layman

Duluth, MN

Boiling Springs, PA

Management

Ural

Social Sciences

Thanks to my Mom, Dad, my

I want to thank my parents and sist

Sister’s Brittany and Breanna, and

for making my time here survivable

the rest of my family. I could not

I also want to thank my brother,

have made it without all of your

Nathan, for honestly being the best

love and support. To the guys on

friend I could ever ask for and my

the hockey team your friendship

roommates for all the good times we

has meant everything to me, we

shared together. I’ll never be able

really had some good times over the years. Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find that

to express how thankful I am to my

amazing fiancee, Kristin, for always giving me something to count down to. There's one thing I've learned at the Academy, never give up.

you have crossed the mountain.

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Robert Michael Lee

Sondra Lynn Lesser

Cullman, AL

Phoenix, AZ

Social Science

Biology and Spanish

“There are many here among us who

“One doesn’t discover new lands

think life is but a joke but you and I,

without consenting to lose sight

we’ve been through that; this is not our fate.

Let us not speak falsely

now, the hour’s getting late.”

All

of the shore for a very long time.” -

With that said, I can see land

again!

Along the Watchtower. Somehow, I made it. Thank you to the friends and mentors who guided me along the way. Thank you Mom and Dad. In the end, I can say I lived

as a bro... I

lived the dream. RTB

for life.

Thomas P. Posey

Benjamin David “Nom-Nom” Naumann

Santa Clara, CA

Huntingtown, MD

Systems Engineering Management Thanks to everyone who’s helped

Physics Thanks, mom and dad, for all the support, Jake and Christian, good luck. Thanks, Kaitlin, for helping me through the tough times. Thanks,

make it this far. Mom, Dad and

Darwin, for the Robin Williams SAMI

Kara, you are the best family a guy could ask for, thanks for all your support! To the Nightrider Bros, El Quatro and the Fantastic Four,

cleaning and for listening to me vent.

thanks for all the laughs, it wouldn’t have been the same without ya. To

my teammates, you are what gave me energy throughout. It’s been a

long 5 years, but every bit of pain was worth

it.

RTBs for life. TCF.

KJ Randhawa

Cristina E. “Cristinita” Richter

Fairfield, CA

Longwood, FL Foreign Area Studies: Latin America Mom and Dad: Thanks for always believing in me and never letting

Social Sciences I am humbled and so thankful that

He truly is a jealous God. Thank

you, Lord Jesus for finding me and saving my life.

me lose faith,

I wouldn’t be where

I am today without your love and

support. To my best friend: thanks for always pushing me through and never

To my friends:

letting me quit.

I began a “Baby Shadow” and end a

“Nightrider for Life”

thanks for all

the good times and laughs. To my water polo girls: couldn’t have asked

for a better team. One last thing...I

graduated!!

Brett Michael Rodgers

Benjamin H. Schmidt

Midland, TX

Management I could not have made it through the past four years without God,

my wonderful family, friends, gf s, and continuous support from back home. Thanks to my Mom, Dad,

Sis, T-Sos, Tyler and Nicole. Thanks also to the tennis team for an amaz-

ing ride. “Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10 -

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Elburn, IL

Foreign Area Studies “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away

from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.”

Mark Twain

Thank you to all my friends and

family for the support throughout the years.

Erinn E. Scott

Andy M. “A-WAD” Waddel

Birmingham, AL Mechanical Engineering It’s been a journey: A time to grow

Management

O 'Fallon. IL “Siirrrrr!. Basic Cadet Waddel

make lifelong friends, to meet my

reports as ordered!” I honestly never thought I'd see the light at the end g

wonderful fiancee, and to learn

of the tunnel, but now that I’m here,

closer to my Lord and Savior, to

about living life to the fullest.

I'd like to thank God, my awesomely

Mom

and Dad, your love and support

supportive family (especially my mom and dad), Tom, Katie, Matt, the Volcheffs, fellow baby Cobras, Average Joe’s Gym, my roommates, all Nightriders, the Bros, and to everyone else I missed... “Stay thirsty The Most Interesting my friends."

have been priceless to me and have made me who I am. Bill and Kelly, I

couldn’t have asked for better sponsor parents.

Thanks to those who

helped me enjoy the good days and make it through the bad ones.

^ ^ on

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“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders Sir Isaac Newton of Giants. ”

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Samuel P. “Sam”

Portland, TX Astronautical Engineering "I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that He considered me faithful, appointing me to His service”

1 Timothy 1:12.

I would like to give an immense

thank you to my family and friends for getting me through this place, and for the incredible memories we’ve made along the way.

Kenneth M. Bidmead

Aaron J. Canciani

Colorado Springs, CO

Torrington, CT

Foreign Area Studies

Electrical Engineering

The past four years have been a

Thank you to my family for all your

great experience, and I am looking forward to the years ahead. Thanks

support. Thank you to my friends for making this the best four years

to everyone who helped me along

of my life, you guys are awesome.

the way. Mom, Dad, Racheal, Paul,

I also thank God for everything He

and Carol, thanks for everything!

has given me and for working so much in my life at the Academy.

William G. DiMaio III

Jane A. Evans

Garnet Valley, PA

Albuquerque, NM Operations Research “Give me a lever long enough and a place on which to stand, and I shall

Behavioral Science Mom and Dad, without you, I would never have even

Academy.

applied to the

Here I am, graduating,

when four years ago I didn’t think

move the world.”

Archimedes

To my family: “My Life for You!”

there was any possible way I’d make it through a place like this.

I can’t

thank you enough for everything that

you have done for me and for the support you’ve given me. You've

always been there for me. To everyone else that has supported me, so many thanks. You’re all my heroes. -Will

Austin W. Fritzke

Honolulu, HI

Electrical Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Mom, Dad, Katie, and all who are

The Academy is analogous to flying

close to me, thanks for all your love

a broken oversized aircraft with

and support. “For I know the plans

working gauges, three out of four high-bypass turbofan engines working and part of the left wing missing from hitting a tree. The plane flies cocked to the right due to internal balancing issues, and the likelihood of surviving from an outsiders' perspective is low. The only way you make it through is with faith and a family who expects nothing less than a safe return home. Yes, Mahalo!

I have for you, declares the LORD,

plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11. A

special thanks to God, who is always there for me. To all my friends I made here, it truly was a joy, and I will never forget the experiences.

Proverbs 27:17

Jason S. Fung

Mount Shasta, CA

few

Matthew L. Guertin

Ross M. Gioiosa

Altoona, PA

Huntsville, AL

Operations Research

Mechanical Engineering

I MADE IT! When I look back on

Dad. thank you for your loving

this I will only remember all the

greatest and best parents anyone could ask for, I am blessed that you

example for my life. Mom, thanks for your constant support. "May I be a son who is strong enough to face myself when I am weak and brave enough to face myself when I am afraid; one who is proud and unbending in honest

are

my parents. “You can always retake a class, but you can NEVER

defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.” Prayer to Son, Douglas

relive a Party"

MacArthur, 1942

good times with the greatest bros. Without you guys I can’t say I would have made it... Forever LC. To Mom and Dad you guys are the

Christopher P. Jaglowicz Huber Heights, OH Mechanical Engineering

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”

Mahatma Gandhi.

No one has taught me this more than my brother, to whom I look up to for this very reason. To my Mom

and Dad and sister as well who are

always there even when my strength I could not have made it

is not.

through without you.

Scott E. Jennie

Agnes Kang

Medina, OH

Fort Walton Beach, FL Behavioral Science

Political Science Thanks to my entire family, espe-

“One day your life will flash before

dally Mom, Dad, and Megan, for helping me make it through the past four years. Thanks for being there for me, encouraging me, helping me, and loving me. I can’t believe I actually made it...Thanks to all my friends here at the Academy; you all made this a fun experience and one that nobody could ever forget.

your eyes.

Isaiah 40: 28-31

watching.”

Make sure it’s worth -

Unknown.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your unconditional love and for always

believing in my dreams. Thanks to all of my wonderful, true friends who have always been there for me. And thank you to my squadmates for

keeping me entertained and for always making me laugh. I appreciate and love you more than you know.

John A. “Johnny” Kuconis

Friendswood, TX

Economics

Mechanical Engineering

Thanks for the best friends in the world to help me through the tough times... just taking it one day at a time

John M. Lockwood

Danvers, MA

forever LC. To Mom, Dad,

Mary and the rest of the family, could not have survived without

To all my family, for their love, sup-

port, and provided laughter to make this long journey bearable, I am

truly

thankful and blessed. You are the reason

I am here today.

the support and love, it was a slow crawl to the finish. Will always

To my friends, both new and old, I

remember the good times singing #10 Sweet Caroline at the Bee or headed to #61 VEGAS with the bros. “Work Hard... Play Harder!”

my sanity and making this place

“Don’t you want a little taste of the glory? See what it tastes like?”

thank you for allowing me to

keep

great. Without you, I would be nowhere. Call Us None Too Serious... CC,

CP, JL. JM. MB, MR, RK

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Andrew Novak

Jamie C. McDowall

Arcadia, CA

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Astronautical Engineering This squad became my home and the people in it my family so to them I owe a great deal for getting me

through this place! To my friends and family back home, I thank you for all the love and support throughout my time here! Enough of the past, it’s time for these RTBs to graduate! Acta est fabula, plaudit! -

Jamie

Aeronautical engineering 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; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in

others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden

patch or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.

Bessie Stanley

I’m living my Dream! Thanks to all

for their support and love

Andrew

Novak

Emma K. Przybyslawski

Tahichi “Cheech” Richardson

San Antonio, TX

San Diego, CA

Foreign Area Studies: Asia Mom and Dad- thanks for sticking with me on this crazy journey of mine. I owe you everything. Ally and Timyou are the best sister and brother in the world. I love you all so much.

Kyle- thank you for being you and always making me laugh. You are the

Social Science “If you're gonna judge a man, walk a

mile in his shoes. Then you’re a

mile away, and you have his shoes.’ -

Mark Twain

Thanks to all my friends, I couldn’t have made it without you.

love of my life. To the classes behind me: it’s all worth the walk across the

stage if you maintain your sense of humor! Keep your heads up!

Cameron S. Rochelle

Michael E. Rogers

Las Vegas, NV

Boerne, TX

Meteorology Hydration is the key to airpower.

Systems Engineering Management I am my mother’s son and my father’s passion. I am Jennifer’s humor and Megan’s determination.

For this, I thank my family and love you all very much. I would have never been able to make it through here if it wasn’t for you. To all my

squadmates of Playboy 19, it was an awesome experience and I wouldn’t have wanted to share it with anyone else. I love you all. Time to saddle up. Adios and vaya con Dios.

Benjamin “Scroggs” Scroggins

Sean-Michael W. Royer

Riverside, CA

Madison, AL

Military Strategic Studies

Social Science

Thank you Mom, Dad, and Natalie

“I am the lizard King...I can do

for all of the love and support you

anything.”

guys gave me while I was here, there is no way I could have done it alone. “We are hard pressed on every side,

but not crushed;

perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Fidelis Usque Ad -

Mortem O

Jim Morrison

Ruby A. Tamariz

Brent E. Whiteman

Vacaville, CA

Scottsdale, AZ

Management

Political Science it is better to give unasked. And is there anything you would withhold?

Someday, all that you have shall be given. And what greater merit shall there be than that which lies in the courage and the confidence,

nay the charity, of receiving? You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly live.’’ Khalil -

Gibran

“Effort only fully releases its reward

“It is well to give when asked, but

after a person refuses to quit." -

Napoleon Hill

Mom, Dad, Gary and Kristi: thank you for your love and encouragement throughout this journey!

Samory A. Abdul-Raheem Houston, TX

Management Five years and finally done. I want to first thank my mom dad for their

support, and God. I want to thank

everybody who has helped me to get to this point. Most of all I want to shout out to the “Good Ole Boys," we had fun. CS-20 will always be home.

Everybody must remember always DO WORK!

Elsa Mae Bohlender

Matthew B. Alexander

San Simon, AZ

Oak Park, CA

Management

Delight in the unknown.

Foreign Area Studies, Geospatial Science Thanks to everyone, especially the best friends I ever made, here at

USAFA, for making my life here a

happy one. Time flies

have fun

Lucas R. Catalano

Saj El-Amin

Louisville, CO

Houston, TX / Clearwater, FL

Systems Engineering Management Thanks to everyone who has helped

along the way, it’s been a long road. me out

Management “Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not. It takes

patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether

you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you

into inaction, or

whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” Barack Obama

Deanna J. Franzen San Antonio, TX

Political Science To Dad, Mom, Brett, Lara, Travis, and Wesley, the journey from NMMI to USAFA would have been impossible without you- thank you for your

support. To all of my friends, and especially my best friend, Jennifer, thank you for the millions of priceless memories and endless support that has made this journey a little more bearable. And

most especially,

thanks to God-1 know I am where I am

today because of Him. Jeremiah

29:11.

Michael T. Gies

Austin, TX

Management Thanks to my family and friends for helping me make it through what appeared to be, at times, the

impossible. Mom, Dad, Danny, Josie, Grandpa, Ashleen and John: I couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you Major Dobbs and Sgt

Craven for believing in me.

Cameron Maison Henrion

Lauren A. Kerdavid

Melvindale, Ml

Westhampton, MA Foreign Area Studies Africa -

Management “Preach the word of God. Be pre-

pared, whether the time is favorable or not.

Patiently correct, rebuke, and

encourage your people with good teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 -

My sincerest thanks to everyone who has helped me through all of the hard times and in greater eloquence, I have three quotes which I recommend living by: “If yoq. a stumble at mere believability, what are you living for? Be excessively reasonable and you risk throwing out the universe with the bathwater.’

Yann Martel

“I favor the ditches of digression.”

Maarten Troost “Don’t sweat

the petty things and don’t pet the

sweaty things.”

George Carlin

Anthony R. Lannigan

Randall J. Kindle II

Summerville, SC

Agana, Guam

Management “I hope life isn’t a big joke, because I don’t get it.” Jack Handey My family and friends are the best. I

Mechanical Engineering

Four years down and the rest of my

life to go. “I shall be telling this with a sigh

love you all very much and I couldn’t

Somewhere ages and ages hence:

have made it through this place

Two roads diverged in a wood, and

without every single one of you.

I-

Thank you so much for everything.

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the differ-

ence."

Robert Frost

Jesse J. Lind

San Antonio, TX

Computer Science “If you can't convince them, confuse

them."

Harry S. Truman

Frank A. Martinez

Ashleen Marie McCarthy

Niceville, FL

Lafayette Hill, PA Management

Human Systems Engineering What an amazing four years this

God. You are my rock and my

has been. Thank you to all my

strength, thank You for all the blessings in my life. To my family and |f friends: Duane, Lauren, LD, Patrick, Dianne, Eric, Bern, Jenna Marie, Zan, Jim, Sunny and my Michael Thomas'

friends for making these four years

bearable. My greatest thanks goes to my family. Your love and support

gave me the drive I needed to keep

going. I love you very much. Finally, some inside jokes for the boys

to remember: Ronnie Millon, Table

420, and Zero Percent Chance.

thank you for your loving support

through this journey. Most importantly, Mom and Dad- your encouragement, your wisdom, and your love' mean the world to me.

Forti et Fideli

nil Difficile

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Michael V. Nettis

John R. McDonald

Spring Hill, FL

Concord, OH

Management Thanks to all of you who helped me get through these last four years with some semblance of sanity, even though it seemed impossible at times. In particular, thanks to Mom, Dad, Jane, Jeanette, Morgan, Mikey, the Good 01' Boys, and the host of other people I haven’t been able to include. Ego fortitudine vici

Computer Science I cannot thank my friends and family enough for helping me get here, and more importantly, supporting me during my time here. “Our Dreams” “Never lie, steal, cheat, or drink.

But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love. If you must steal, steal away from bad company. If you must cheat, cheat death. And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away." -

Hitch

Ryan P. Schleiden

Thomas L. Powell

Ocala, FL

Gibsonia, PA

Biology

Environmental Engineering

There are no problems, only solu-

I would like to thank God, my family,

tions.

and all my friends who helped me

get through the Prep School and the past four years here at USAFA.

Jason C. Shank

Jonathan R. Slater

Pemberville, OH

Fairbanks, AK

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

To my family, friends, and good ‘ol

Mom, Dad, Patricia, and Jeremy,

boys; thanks! This place has been quite an experience. The support every one of you has given me has

thank you for all the support you gave me during my time at the Academy. I love you guys.

been incredible. I couldn’t have done it without you. Proverbs 46:1-

3. “There’s nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.” Woody Hayes. PS: -

Randy I’m sick of your farts.

Thomas “Woody” Sukut

Caitlin Harte Suttie

Billings, MT Astronautical Engineering I have to give a big thanks to those that helped me along the way and to

Des Moines, IA

those that created the roadblocks. Each of you has helped me get to where I am today and where I will

be tomorrow.

Legal Studies I would like to thank everyone who

helped me get this far, particularly my mom for writing a letter everyday during BCT and knowing when I needed chocolate. I held on. “I

believe that everything happens for a reason.

People change so you

learn to let go, things go

wrong so

you appreciate them when they’re

right, you believe less so you eventually learn to trust yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things fall together.’’ Marilyn -

Monroe

Daniel I. Tillier

J. Spencer “Big Spence” Walker

Tucker, GA

Birmingham, AL Biology

Social Science Thank you to all my family and

Thanks to Mom, Dad, and Jordan

friends who were by my side over

for all the love and support through

the years, I would not have been

the years and for pushing me to do

able to do it without any of you.

my best. I've loved my time here and I wouldn't trade it for the world. Thanks to the team for making the

past three years unforgettable. To I’ll never forget you everyone else and it wouldn't have been the same -

without you.

Much love, PTWOB

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Mark J. Watkins

Joseph Walton Colorado Springs, CO

Rome, PA

Management This space was intentionally left

If there is anything I’ve learned from

blank.

this place; it is to Keep your head to

Aeronautical Engineering

the Sky, take Advantage of every Op

portunity, do Not let the bad get the best of you, and Always take Time to Enjoy the good. We choose our Fate. Thank You, Mom and Dad for

getting me here. Thank you, friends and family for supporting me. Let’s Live On.

Chelsea Welsh

Falcon, CO

Biology 1 Cor 13

“Ifyou can ’t convince them confuse ,

them.

”

—

Harry S. Truman

quoted by J E 5 5 E Lind

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Edison Isaac Abeyta El Paso, TX

Biology Thank you to my family, friends,

mentors, and teachers; you have impacted my life more than you will know.

“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”

cadet Twenty-one

Ernest Hemingway

Nicholas R. Clark

Lauren Baas

Gulfport, MS

Houston, TX

Biology

Computer Science

Thank you Mom, Dad, and Emily,

I was told it was difficult and they

and Bible study group for your love.

did not lie. I survived by doing what I

Dr. & Mrs. Warrick, for encouraging

was told to do and

me to follow Christ.

To my joy-buddy

(yip-yip), for your sincere and loving friendship, and for the impact you have made in my life!! Most importantly, I thank my God for sav-

ing grace. “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever.”

allowing whatever happen, to happen. Family is

was to

my foundation and naked ambition is a burden unless used to enrich

your life. “I love you when you bow in your mosque, kneel in your temple, pray in your church. For you and I are sons of one

spirit.”

religion, and it is the

Kahlil Gibran

2 Peter

3:18

Thomas A. “Tony” Gorry

Adam S. Feliz Colorado Springs, CO

Hickory, NC

Systems Engineering Management All too often we forget the power of a smile and an act of simple kindness to heal the soul of not only the recipient, but the sender as well.

Aeronautical Engineering

Mom, I appreciated your many care

packages. Always needed a pick me up when the weeks got long. Dad, your words of advice always kept me going. Semper Fi. Matt, Sarah, and Mary, thanks for being proud of me and supporting me these past four years. To the BV 6: It was fun and without you guys, I wouldn’t

have made it through. And finally, to Anna. Thanks being there, next to me, every step of the way.

Susan L. Guinane

Chicago, IL Management Well, it hasn’t always been easy but it’s been fun! I never could have made it through this place without the constant support from my fam-

ily and friends. Mom, Dad, Pat, & Therese thank you for always being there for me and pushing me to

keep going. To the crew, my roommates (Chas, Ashton, Maggie, and Ashley), and all the other awesome friends I’ve made along the way, thanks for all the great memories and trying to keep me sane!

Anthony W. Hemphill San Antonio, TX

Political Science “Life is not tried, it is merely survived If you’re standing outside the fire." -

Garth Brooks

Daniel N. Hickox

William “Bobby” Jones

Mobile, AL

Sumter, SC Economics

Information Systems Engineering To my friends and family: thank

It may be cliche, but man, how

you for all the support, laughs, and prayers over the years; I am

Thanks Dad for being there and

these five years went by so fast.

people in my life. To everyone: never stop growing, mentally physically

always giving me words of advice during the stressful times. I thank you for giving me the opportunity

blessed to have such wonderful

and emotionally. “No man is fit to

to succeed at the AFA, and in life.

command another that cannot take

Suzan, Molly and Amy, you were

care of himself.”

my motivation to keep going and make you proud sisters and mother.

William Penn

Renae, thanks for teaching me to

always do the right thing. Love you. Easy. Lucky. Free.

Matthew “K-nutz” Knutson

David M. “D-Vo” Leibrartdi

Madison, Wl

Scobey, MT

Astronautical Engineering

Economics

“Death is nothing; but to live de-

I can honestly say I had the time of

feated and inglorious is to die daily.”

my life here and I firmly believe this place is what you make it. Thanks

Napoleon Bonaparte

to all my PTWOB brothers for the times, experiences, growth, and friendships Finally, I need to thank my mom for all the support! "Expect

More. Get More." Blue Skies...

Stephen C. Makuka

Diana L. “Dirty D” McVay

Columbus, NJ

The World

Systems Engineering Management

Biology

First I would like to thank all my

family and friends who helped me get through. It was a great experience and now my dream is finally coming true. “I am an Air Force Wrestler. My devotion to institution and team are of

Mom and Dad, thank you for all of your love and support-couldn’t have done this without you. Richy and Ben- thanks for being the best

brothers ever. To My Friends: “A friend is someone who thinks you're

superior priority than self-preservation. We take rest knowing there are no regrets for we are Air Force

good egg even though you're slightly cracked.” Thanks for the laughs and memories! BJsof21: Thanks for everything, congrats

Wrestling.”

seniors!

...

-Air Force Wrestling Core Values

Ashton L. Miller

Erik C. Nelson

Onawa, IA

Uncasville. CT

Biology

Aeronautical Systems Engineering

Thank you to all my friends and family for your bountiful support. Mom, Dad, and Adam-1 could not have done it without you. Ashley and Kathryn-You all made this place enjoyable and I cannot thank you enough for your

perpetual friendship. Blackjacks and former Eaglets-I will never forget the great times we’ve had. Softball Team-Thank you for many wonderful memories. I love you all!

To Mom, Dad, Olin, Annali: Thanks for the support which made this

place

seem a bit closer to home. To

my friends From Tin Cup to the Caribbean, just a bunch of Joes! And to Kristin: Always by my side and a bit shorter. I wouldn’t give up one minute of our time together. “For once

you have tasted flight you will walk the

earth with your eyes turned

skywarc

for there you have been and there you will long to return.” da Vinci

Leonardo

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Franklin “Jon” Nesselhuf

Theodore A. Ornelas

Swink, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

Military History “Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor

spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat.” Theodore -

Roosevelt in the Strenuous Life

Civil Engineering To all my family and friends: Thank you for being there during the hard and fun times.

To my mom: Thanks for the love and support that you always give. Without you, I wouldn’t have made it

through this place. Your little Teddy is all grown up! To my dad: Mission complete! I wish with all my heart you were alive

today to see the man that I have become.

Love, Ted

Timothy Phillips II

Rexford R. Pearce

ritos later...no more Mitchell Hall.

Sulphur Springs, TX Operations Research Thank you Mom, Dad, Perry and Robin. You all have given me the

On a more serious note, I would like

foundation I need to succeed in

to extend my sincere thanks to ev-

every adventure my life has yet to face. The strengths of character I

South St. Paul, MN

Management Four years and 1,000 Chipotle bur-

eryone who has helped me achieve my personal and professional goals over the course of the

years.

last four

It’s been a great ride!

see

in every one of you have helped

pass my first test, USAFA. You will always be in my heart and in my me

prayers no matter where I am in the world these next few years. God Bless America

Michael “Rosie” Roseburg

Moses Lake, WA Human Systems Engineering “Roads? Where we’re going we don’t need roads...” -

Doc Brown

James Colby Tomlin

Lauren Ashley Twitty

Tyrone, GA Management

Political Science

Puyallup, WA

Thank you Mom and Dad for all

Thanks to all my family, friends and

your help and support. It truly meant so much to me.

instructors who have believed in

Love you Kelly and Alex! “What we do for ourselves dies with us.

What we do for others and the

world remains and is immortal.”

-Albert Pine

me and have helped me make it through. The more I learn about the

world, the more certain I am that the people and ideals of our country form a cause worth fighting for.

Zachary A. Walker

Andrew L. Volkening

Genoa, IL

Red Oak, TX

Behavioral Science

Social Science Thank you to my parents for alway

I’d like to thank God, family, and

being there for me and to all of my

friends for all the help and support -

friends here who convinced me

especially Torey.

Hooah! Heir Power! And finally...who

to stay freshman year. Without all

stole the hooah from the hooah bar!?

of you I would not be graduating. 'Life's tough...it’s even tougher if you're stupid.” John Wayne -

Zach T. White

Timothy A. Williams

Bethel, CT Aeronautical Engineering

Fredericksburg, TX Military Strategic Studies

I would like to thank everyone who

“Patriotism is not short, frenzied out-

helped me get to the Academy

bursts of emotion, but the tranquil

and those who have mentored me

and steady dedication of a lifetime.’

along the way. I truly appreciate the support and guidance. To those still at the Academy, stay positive, work hard and play hard. Continue to develop yourselves into the best

Adlai E. Stevenson

leaders you can. “Never... Never...

Never...Never Give up!” -

Sir Winston Churchill

Zack L. Ziegler

Seagrove, NC Foreign Area Studies: Middle East If I learned anything at USAFA, it is that a group is stronger than any individual. Without the support of my family, classmates and friends, I would not have completed in-processing day. Dad and Mom; thanks for teaching me to persevere and always do what is right. 2009, the good and bad made us closer than brothers.

2010, thanks for warmly accepting me as your peer. To the rest, your

friendship and wisdom made me an officer. Khalis!

"Life's tough...it's even tough you're stupid." John Wayi —

quoted by

ZACH ARY Walk

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Corey A. Apodaca Gilbert, AZ Behavioral Science I’m finally done! Thanks Mom, Dad,

Kristen, Kylie, and family for making the ride bearable-you have always

believed in me and I love you all. Thanks to all the bros from Cobras

Derelict flight for making 4 dig year what it was. Won, relax. Joking,

cade Twenfy-twc

thanks for being a great roommate

and broing it out. Thanks Austin for

being a true chief. Thanks to every Raptor who made this place the best time I could have had.

John Thomas Avrett II

Troy K. Baggs

Nashville, TN

North Salt Lake, UT

Electrical Engineering “All men dream, but not equally.

Systems Engineering Management Mosiah 2:17 "And behold, I tell

Those who dream by night in the

you these things that ye may learn

dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was mere vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may

wisdom; that ye may learn that when

act out their dreams with open eyes

ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God." Thanks to all who made this place both memorable and

to make it possible.”

bearable. Thanks mom and dad for

-T.E. Lawrence

your continual support and encouragement and for making me who I

Thank you to all of my family

I don’t regret a day of the last six

and friends who have given their

am.

unwavering support over the past four years!

years. It's been worth it.

Joshua Thomas Cousins

Jirasak “TON” Daochern

Xenia, OH

Udorn Thani, Kingdom of Thailand

Social Science

Aeronautical Engineering

First I would like to thank God. With-

Thank you to all my friends who

out him nothing is possible. Then I

would like to thank my family. I love

gave me laughs, tears and all unforgettable memories. Thank

you guys! And last but not least I would like to thank all the friends I

you to all my teachers who gave me wisdom and knowledge. Thank

made here. Without you I wouldn’t

you to all my cadres who gave me sweats and disciplines. Thank you

have made it.t

to all Americans who paid for my

education. Thank you to the U S.

government for the firm relation-

ship with my country and accepted me to this institution. Thank God

graduated!!!

Eric J. De Gruchy

Sean Donnelly

Hillsborough, NJ Electrical Engineering

Reston, VA Economics

Thanks goes to my Mom and Dad,

Thanks to my family. Without you

my brother Greg and sister Michelle. There is no question; I would not

I wouldn't have made it anywhere

have made it to this point without

near this far. Thanks to all my friends here and all of you who we

you. To the Jiblits, thanks for the second home, food, and everything

lost along the way, I’ll see you in the

else. It meant a lot. Of course, to my

level of your eyes.”

Rasta Roomie, Hunter. We held the

the Opera

most legit room in the Wing. Hey

Adam, E-BRAKE!!!

real world. "Keep your hand at the -

Phantom of

Tyler A. Gross

Seth Gunn

Albuquerque, NM

Orangeburg. SC Management

Military History

1 /USAFA-0

It’s been a long road, but in the end

Seth

the experience has been invaluable.

To my friends: Thanks for all the

I’ve been so lucky to have amazing people in my life who support

To my family: I sure needed all your

me and

support!

I could never thank them

unforgettable times.

enough. Although after everything I guess really in the end it’s all about who dares wins.

Michelle Harringtonn

Calvin “RastaRaptor” Hunter

Stuttgart, Germany Systems Engineering Management Mom, Dad, Tommy, and Laura, thanks for all your support! Many thanks to family and friends I could not have survived without-you know

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Geospatial Science This has been a long and hard road for me. My parents were my big driv-

ing force and source for motivation that helped me survive and stay

who you are. Raptors and Loose

focused on my goal. Thanks to my

Hawgs, you guys are awesome and I will never forget all the remark-

family for all the support you have given me. To all my friends, military

able times and amazing but crazy

and civilian, that believed in me

memories. I wish everyone the best

and put up with my crazy Jamaican

of luck with this Irish Blessing: May

accent for the past five years or

your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness

more, thanks, I couldn’t have done

come

through your door. Ciao bebes!

it without you. Nuff Respect and

Everything Irie!

Myung Kim

Myles McDowell

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands Management The journey was an amazing experi-

Military History The last four years have been life

ence!

changing. Thank you Mom, Dad,

Murrieta, CA

Katie and Mike, you all gave me the

guidance and discipline I needed to make it through this place. Ryan, Taylor and Morgan, thank you for giving me a sense of humor and the drive to find the joy in life even wher it seemed bleak. Kody and Brogan, I hope I've made you proud; you both always gave me strength.

Austin Blaine McKinney

Myles Whitemountain Morales

Detroit, Ml

San Antonio, TX

Management

Social Science

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Connor and

I thank God for the

Lucas for your support throughout

friends that I have. Great memories

my whole life. I wouldn’t be here without you. Thanks to Spencer

and I will always love you all.

family and

and Steve for putting up with my shenanigans four-degree year. Also, thanks for teaching me how to break a window with a Gatorade bottle and

the importance of an orange dream

swirl. Thanks to Corey for always be-

ing a true chief. Won, relax. Thanks Eaglets, Raptors, and everyone else who made my time special here.

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Jennifer “JenJen” Nolta

Sara Neubauer

Reston, VA

Bottineau, ND

Biology Thanks Mom and Dad for believing in me. All of my family, thank you for

the support, love, and goodies! Bros, love ya. Kade, you’re the sister I never had.

t4bmbf Rick, Kristi, Jessica,

Kaytlin.. .your family is awesome! Thanks for letting me share it with you. Coach, thanks for the throwing help and life lessons. Throwers... make Buck proud. Friends: thanks for the laughs and helping me get through. Live today to the fullest for tomorrow is not promised.

Foreign Area Studies “If the minimum wasn’t acceptable it wouldn’t be called the minimum.” -

George M uncaster. To The

Wrecking Crew-we always had each other’s backs. To the team-you guys have been my family. I love you all and will miss seeing your faces. To my besties-Susan and Peter-1 couldn’t have made it through without you. Peter, you knew how to an-

noy me best. Susan, rahhhh Zebra Cake! “Avoid fruits and nuts. You are what you eat.”

Jim Davis

Matt Plourde

Julie K. Waren

Somerset, Wl

Yelm, WA

Aeronautical Engineering Thanks to all of those who made

Biology First off, thank you Mom, Dad, and

these past four years unforgettable!

Samantha for everything. Someone

“I'm glad I did it, partly because it

once asked me to consider if the

was worth

it, but mostly because I

shall never have to do it again.” -

Mark Twain

juice was worth the squeeze. Looking back at the time I have spent here, the bonds, the memories, my team, the wrecking crew, my squadron, the mountains, the lessons

learned, the obstacles overcome, and everything that came with living

hill, I could not imagine better tasting juice. I love you all! TCF. on the

Andrew Garland Werner

Robert “Robby” W. Winchester III

Lakewood, CO

Operations Research All praise and glory goes to God! Thank you to my family-Dad, Ruth, Shea, Brooke, and Carlos-I love you all with my whole heart. I wouldn’t have made it without your love and support. Isaiah 40:29-31

Bakersfield, CA

Computer Science-Cyber Warfare Since in-processing, every day has been full of challenges and rewards. All through 4* year in 38, standing up a new squadron, to my time in 22, growing as a leader, I have enjoyed getting to know everyone. Thanks Mom and Dad for your continued support over the years and to my fellow Raptors for becoming

my family.

Robert “Robby” W. Winchester ill

Lake Forest, CA

Systems Engineering Management I have definitely taken the long road to get here. This would not have

been possible without God who has been with me every step of the way. I also want to thank my parents and

my brother Daniel for being there with me through the good and bad times. The friends I have made on this long journey are like brothers to me. I will never forget you guys! I

love you all!! Jeremiah 29:11

“I'm glad I did it partly because it was worth it, but mostly because I ,

shall never have to do it again ,

” —

Mark Twain

quoted by M AT T Plourde

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Aftan K. Boudreaux New Orleans, LA

Biology I want to say thanks to my mom,

dad and sister. Without ya’II I would not be where I am today. I love you!

I also want to thank my teammates. You girls will always hold a special

place in my heart and I will never

forget any of you. I love you girls with all my heart and will miss you greatly next year. BELIEVE!

Kevin J. Gross

Daniel O. Fulcoly

Plano, TX

Tustin, CA

Physics, Mathematics

Systems Engineering Management To my family, thanks for supporting me and always being by my side.

Thank you to all my friends and

family back home, I never could have made it without your support. The memories of early mornings,

Often times you were the ones who

late nights, SAMIs, and parades will

friends, thanks for some of the best

soon fade,

but I will never forget

helped me make it through. To my memories of my life. Best of wishes

the friends I made here-you all

to everyone in their future endeavors

made this a great four years. To the Zoomies, thanks for keeping

and I hope to see everyone at our future assignments...and party hard

me sane. To everyone

I met here,

over 60

days!!!

I hope at some point I made you

laugh just enough to make your day better.

Kristin Henry

Kevin T. Jerde

Bentonville, AR

Santa Cruz, CA

Aeronautical Engineering

Management

A big hug and thanks goes out to

HECTOR!!! Thank you Mom and

all my friends that helped me get through this place. I want to thank my Mom, Dad and Kyle: you guys are amazing and your support was priceless. Thank goodness for

throughout the years. Thanks to all my friends and family, I could not have made it through without you.

rollover minutes! But most of all,

“We will always remember. We will

I’m pretty sure I would have never

always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we will always be free.” Ronald Reagan

survived this place without you, Erik. You made this place bear-

Dad for all your love and support

KTHRMMCB.

able...can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you!

Althea Johnston

Randy W. Jones

Cotton, MN

Bear River, WY

Geospatial Science Here’s to a God who has guided

Foreign Area Studies,

great opportunities! God is good-all the time. May I never

Thanks to all the family and friends

forget that! Additionally, thank you to my wonderful parents and family and

my dreams. Especially Mom, Dad,

me to

friends for your support, advice and

encouragement! You all have been a blessing!

Political Science who supported me in the pursuit of

Brandy, Sheila, Nick, and Kaden “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is

merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do.”

Amelia Earhart

Ryan O. Kerns

Jung-Han Kim

Stillwater, OK

Busan, South Korea Political Science

Mechanical Systems Engineering

First, I want to thank God for bless-

Thanks to my friends and family.

ing my life in more ways than I could have imagined. Second, to my family

Thank you, my motherland, South

Mom, Dad, and Devin

Korea.

I could not

have survived without your support and understanding; thank you for

always being there to encourage me. Lastly, to the friends I have made thanks for the memories and great times together. Good luck in each of your careers and I hope that our

friendships shall continue for years. (Isaiah 40:30-31)

Alex A. Kimber

Andrew K. Kwon

Alamogordo, NM Mechanical Engineering Thanks to my family for all the love,

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patience, and support over the years that helped get me into and through this place. Omi, Oppa, and

Tacoma, WA Thanks a bunch Mom, Dad, family,

and friends, I wouldn’t have done it without you guys. It was one bumpy ride but I’m happy I took it.

Mom, I can’t ever thank any of you

enough. Thanks to all the friends I've made here that have helped get me through here and for making it fun. Take care, good luck, and see you all down the road!

Dwayne Q. Lyons

David Miller

Houma, LA

Norco, CA

Systems Engineering Management Forever grateful to God, family, friends, and music. To my Academy

Management Thanks to all my family and friends for helping me get through four

friends, you may not have been the

years.

reason

I came, but you're definitely

the reason I stayed. “Do your work so that no one could

do it better,

do it so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will have to pause and say: you did your job as if God

Almighty called you at this particular time in history to do it.” Martin Luther King Jr.

Jacob Matthew Mueller

—■JM! Brogan O’Toole

Canon City, CO

Fallon, NV

Aerospace Engineering The Lord is my strength and I will never forget it. I want to thank my parents who gave me my wings to fly, my sisters who are always there, my family who gives me so much support, and my wife who is the greatest companion. I could never

Economics

have done it without all of your

support.

The things I love most about this

place are the things I least expected.

They are the amazing people I have met and the friends that I have made.

Many people would say that I am lucky to have this degree and the experiences the Academy gave me, but I feel truly blessed to have the friends I made here and the

support of my

family throughout my time here.

Cristina C. Pawlica

Jonathan D. Pryor

Las Vegas, NV

Albuquerque, NM

Social Science

Mechanical Engineering

These have been the best years of

What an adventure these past four

my life. Fantastic Four-missing you

years have been. I can’t even begin to recap all the fun I have had. I will

will be the hardest thing about mov-

ing on. Don Lino-You’ve been more than just my best friend. Thank you for growing up with me and making me so

happy. Roomie-you deserve

the BEST, if you ever forget that, call me and

I’ll remind you! Family-You

never forget all those amazing ski trips, mech lab reports, Moab 09, the trip of a lifetime, and so many other exciting days. Thank you to

all my friends and family for being there for me, day in and day out.

make me so proud. Daddy-1 miss

“The days go by like weeks, but the

you. I wish you could be here to see this. “Love Always.”

weeks go by like days”

Unknown

Robert J. Rivera

J. Michael Pulli

out you. To my friends, you made

St. Joseph, MO Computer Engineering It has been quite a journey, and I have learned much about myself. Chasing my dreams, and helping

this place what it is. We’ve had some

others chase theirs, I have had an

Clarence, NY

Legal Studies Thanks to my family for all of the support, I couldn’t have made it with-

times I will never forget. And you're

experience I will always treasure.

absolutely right, it was the best worst idea I ever had. The scariest thought of all is that the biggest challenges

To the Fam-it ain’t so hard. To my We made it through no problem. To the haters-don’t be

friends

still lie ahead. Fortune favors the

hate’in.

bold.

“To give anything less than the best is to sacrifice the gift.”

Steve

Prefontaine

Tamiko Jill Toyama

Gavin “UV” Unverfehrt

Munster, IN

Mount Vernon, IL

Management

Military History

Allan K. Calmers once said, “The Grand essentials of happiness are:

something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” In my years at the academy, I had lots of great times and tons to do with team mates & friends on trips or

outings.

I’ve made friends that I love

The path leading to today was not

always fun, but always the way God intended it. I pray only that I make my family proud and that I serve my country to the best of my ability. Without my family, I would not have had the courage to follow my

& cherish. Now that I’m graduated-

dreams. Without my friends, I would

this place has given me plenty to

not have had the fortitude to accom-

hope for. Thank you to all those who contributed to my happiness here,

plish them. “I ask not for a lighter

especially my best friend.

Go Air

burden, but for broader shoulders.”

Force!

Kevin VanHook

Darren J. Ward

Waco, TX

Edmond, OK

Systems Engineering Management “I’ve only just a minute, Only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can’t refuse it, Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, But it’s up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it,

Give an account if I abuse it, Just a

tiny little minute, But eternity is in it.” Dr. Benjamin E. Mayes

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Everybody has their own unique experience at the Academy. Mine has ranged from once-in-a-lifetime thrills to hazy nights and utter exhaustion. One thing I think most Cadets have in common is that we can’t make it

through alone. I have to thank my family, the Stormers, and especially Laura for helping me survive. To those still here.. .Be a good man.

Always.

wing-

Justin Wohlford

Katie A. Weber

Malta, MT

Lena, IL

Management

Aeronautical Engineering

Mom, thanks for all your love and support. To my family who keeps me going, my friends who have helped

Thanks to my family and friends and

my roommate for understanding me, and God for

Ense Petit Placidam

me on my way,

all others who have been my teachers in

life.

guiding me. I am blessed. Sara, I wouldn’t have made it without you. t4bmbf. Rick, Kristi, Jessica, Kaytlin: thanks for making me part of your

family. Throwers: keep being the best! Coach, thanks for making this possible. Live the life you love and love the life you live.

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Joe Andersen

Petaluma, CA Civil Engineering Had fun, made great friends, did some pretty cool

things, but it’s time

to move on -RTB-

Andrew Bryant

Andrea Brichacek

Hesston, KS

Huntsville, AL

Behavioral Science

Aeronautical Engineering

“I arise in the morning torn between

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improve the world, and E.B. a desire to enjoy the world.” a desire to

White; I would like to thank my

family and friends for their unwavering support through the years, Nathaniel for helping me through the good and bad, and especially to Max Edwards who gave me more than I could have asked for.

Jacob E. A. Carvalho

Alex Churnside

Arvada, CO

Orange, CA

Material Science: Chemistry

Economics

“If you want peace work for Justice”

God grant to us the serenity of mind

John Paul II

1972. “Let us have

faith that right makes might, and in

to accept that which cannot be

that faith, let us, to the end, dare to

changed; courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom

do our duty as we understand it.”

to know the one from the other.

President Abraham Lincoln

1860.

“Those who deny freedom to others

paraphrased from The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr

deserve it not for themselves; and

under a just God cannot long retain it.”

Abraham Lincoln

1859.

Life liberty and the pursuit of Happiness, Long may it reign!!

Allen Dunn

Haines, AK

Basic Sciences

Foreign Area Studies : Latin America Mom, Dad, Kelly, Christine, Andrew, Andy, Jeanette, and all family and friends, thank you for supporting me through these times and helping me to take advantage of all of the challenges and opportunities. But

“Accept Nothing, Question EveryAnonymous

thing.”

Ann Hansen

Arlington, VA

most of all, I want to thank God for

making all of this happen in the first place! Mighty Mouse. -

wmm

Stephen Harrington

James Hardin

Alamogordo, NM

Bentonville, AR

Mechanical Systems Engineering

Political Science

“Better than yesterday.”

Anonymous

Without the help and support of my

To my parents, you all are my heroes;

graduation would not be pos-

family and friends, I would have never been able to overcome the challenges bestowed upon me while completing the rigors of the Academy. I have made lifelong friends and accomplished more than I ever expected I could. These friends and experiences

sible without your unconditional love

have molded me into the person I am

and Courageous! Do not tremble or

today, and I wouldn’t trade that for the

be dismayed, for the Lord your God

world. Thank you, and see you on the other side!

and support. To my sisters, you all are unbelievable; it is because of your example that I am able to make my dreams a reality. To my friends, we had some great times, but it's time to move on

“Be strong

with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

Brittany Hopkins

Andrew J. Klausner

Townsend, MT

Colorado Springs, CO

Management

Aeronautical Engineering

“You can chase a dream that seems

“I will not tiptoe through life only

so out of reach

to arrive safely at death’s door.”

and you know it

might not ever come your way dream it anyway” Martina McBride -

Harry S Truman. “Never forget

that only the dead fish swim with the

stream.”

Malcolm Muggeridge. “At

harvest time he sent a servant to the tenant farmers to receive some

of the produce of the vineyard. But

they beat the servant and sent him Luke 20:10 away empty-handed.” Thank you, Father. Thank you, -

Mom and Dad.

Ian E. Lee

Ryan Martelly

Cerritos, CA

Salt Lake City, UT

Economics and Management Thanks to Mom, Sister, and Brothers.

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I would not have gotten this far

in life without you. “If you are going

through hell, keep going. Never, never, never give up.” -

Winston Churchill

Ryan “McCox” McCoy

Marcus Mosher

Pittsburgh, PA

Colfax, IA

Materials Science

Mechanical Engineering

Where do I start? I want to thank

“I study what I study not because I am

my family, friends, ex-girlfriends, and the movie The Departed. All have

good at it, not by any means. Rather,

made my four years memorable and

ways that things fly; engines, wings,

funny in retrospect. To my family and

I do it because I love

flight and all

friends, here and at home, you have

you name it. Each little bit more that. * I learn gets me closer to

recreating

been an irreplaceable safety net. I

that bright July day when I strapped

couldn’t have done any of this without

you. It’s been quite the journey for all of us and I can’t wait to see what

comes next.

suit!”

“That’s the end of this

Blazing Saddles

;

jet on my back, an ejection seat on my butt, and tore around the sky like -

kindergartner high on pixie sticks." Lt Damon Bosetti

Ryan Pitts

Chris Ng

Sierra Vista, AZ

Randolph, MA Biology Be the change you want to see in

I want to thank god and my family

the world.

for helping me get through. Had a

LIVE LIFE with NO REGRETS.

blast and looking forward to seeing

Systems Engineering Astronautics

everyone on the other side. Bless-

ings.

Jessica Pray

Michel “Ram” Ramarolahy

Somerset, Wl

Fandriana, Madagascar

Management

Political Science Friends and Family are Forever.

To Dad, mom, Lisy, Nivo, Liva, thank

“The secret of health for both mind

you for your support, thank you for your love. To my friends, thank

and body is not to mourn for the

past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” Buddha -

you for those memorable times, it makes me smile each time I think of those. To USAFA, thank you for the adventures: BCT, basic swimming

(twice ha), water haze...and just the academy life. To me, tsy misy kozy e! tohizo ny lalana de mahereza

hatrany. To Him, six Lesy e! Miss you all. Take care. See you out there!

Mathew Richards

Syracuse, NY Social Science

Thanks to all my family and friends to helped me get through.

Clarke Sumerel

Brookville, IN

Aeronautical Engineering

Foreign Area Studies “We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something

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Candice Vickroy

Greenville, SC

that will.”

Chuck Palahniuk

Nicholas Wright

Erin Wilson

Pensacola, FL

San Diego, CA

Management Thanks to my amazing family, you're

Aeronautics Systems Engineering "Go confidently in the direction of

the BEST and I love you more than

your dreams! Live the life you’ve

anything... only two years left Cass! To my friends, plan on seeing me

the laws of the universe will be

often

more nerd

imagined. As you simplify your life, simpler.” Henry David Thoreau; "Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4; “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering pro-

giggles, long sto-

ries, & dance parties to come. “Life

pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you moves

could miss it.”

Ferris Bueller

duces perseverance; perseverance,

character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-4-TCF

“Goa grant to us the serenity of mind to accept that which cannot he

changed; courage to change that which can he changed and wisdom to know the one from the other. as paraphrased hy ^ L E X Churnside ,

”

Zachary M. Bartsch Newark, DE Social Science Thanks to everyone who has sup-

ported me throughout my four years here at the Academy, Mom, Dad, and Jake without you guys I would have lost my mind. To all my squad mates in 25, you have all helped get me through my four years, including my three years of academic probation,

you guys have made it fun, and I will have lasting memories of all those silver weekends. May the bonds we made here last a lifetime.

John David Bowman Kansas City, MO

Meteorology “I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it

is, you can make it.”

Gale Sayers.

Always give your best in everything you do. Anytime life throws something new and exciting your way, jump on it. You never know where it will take you. You never know what

you’re missing or who you’re missing, until you try. Always work as hard as you can.

Madison Lovie Burgess

Christopher Carl Campbell

Gunnison, CO

Waxahachie, TX

Aeronautical Engineering

Management

At six, this dream was born. Now

James 1:2-4

I stand ready to throw my hat into the air. Who I am today and who I

Thanks to God, my beautiful

support from my family and friends!

Katharine, mom and dad for always being there and walking me through all the tough times. I have truly been blessed with amazing friends

I graciously thank each of you and

and will miss you all. To my Falcon

know that with God in control, and

Brothers thank you all for giving me the best years of football anyone

hope to be tomorrow is by the grace of God and unconditional love and

you by my side, I am ready to begin life’s next chapter with confidence and excitement! Dreams Do Come

could ask for, for all you youngsters who will play more seasons always

True!

remember to “WIN THE WEST!”

Scott R. Hatter

Anchorage, AK Social Sciences Thanks Dad, Mom, Drew, Cait,

Matt, and Amy for all the support. I could not have made it through

here without your support, and I will

always be grateful for that. Thanks to Lord for all he has taught me over

the past four years, James 1:2. To the fellas, it has been a memorable

couple years, you have made the journey worthwhile.

David D. Keller

Erin L. Keane

Hoffman Estates, IL

Cincinnati, OH

Aeronautical Engineering

Basic Sciences

Thank you Daddy, Mum, Maggie,

The dictionary is the only place

and Shannon for being the best

success comes before work.

family a girl could have. These four years have been filled with amazing

work is the price we must all pay fc

Hard

success.

friends and great times and I can’t believe how lucky I am.

Oliver J. Kotelnicki

Frank P. Mercurio

Bridgewater, NJ

Cleveland, OH

Political Science

Management

Thanks to my family and friends for all the love and support-1 wouldn’t have traded these four years for the

“You have to be ready for the pos-

sibility that God doesn’t like you.” Tyler Durden, Fight Club

world. Now it’s time to move on to

To my fellow ruggers, always re-

the next chapter of life, hopefully

member. .Stories over Standards.

greater than the last. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” -Ayn Rand

Me play rugby. Did I graduate?

even

Darren R. Montes

Steven K. Noller

Phoenix, AZ

Fort Collins, CO

Aeronautical Engineering

Biology Through the good and bad times, I have learned a lot, and this place

Thanks to my family and all the

great friends who helped me through the last four years. This was just the start. “We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers.” Carl Sagan -

has forced me to become a better person

GO BIRDS!

Once you've taken a few punches and realize you're not made of

glass, you don’t feel alive unless you're pushing yourself as far as you can go.

Green Street Hooli-

gans

Ryan “Chuck” Norris

Eric Scott Olsen

Sandy, UT

Salt Lake City, UT

Behavioral Science

Management

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

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trust in the Lord from the start. Trust in the Lord every day, trust in the

Lord to guide your way.”

Unknown

“In memory of our God, our religion,

and freedom, and our peace, [our

families].”

Alma 46:12; Thanks

to my wonderful family-l could not have done it without all your prayers and support. To my good friends,

thanks for an awesome six years!

Here’s to the best two class-

es...2008/2010! Never Forget.

Istvan M. Prileszky

Holly J. Rettig

Monument, CO

Frederick, MD

Management

Electrical Engineering Thanks for all the support from friends

and family.

“Great is Thy faithfulness, oh God my Father!” “When I was a child, I

“By all means let’s be open-minded, but not so open-minded that our

thought, spoke, and reasoned like a

Richard Dawkins

away with childish things.” “Praise the King to the Lord, the Almighty

brains drop out.”

child. When I became a man, I did

of creation.” Thank you, Lord. Thank you to Dad, Mom, Emily, Luke, and Christy for your unending love and

encouragement, to Dr. and Mrs. Warrick for your tremendous impact on the my life, and Cadets for Christ best friends I could ever ask for. -

Evan R. Robertson

Anchorage, AK Mechanical Systems Engineering Thanks to the Lord for getting me to where I am today. Mom, Dad

and Brenda, thank you for always expecting the most out of me, you have given more than I could ever ask for. Thanks Grams and Gramps for always believing in me and

making life so fun. Thanks to the all of my friends and family for always

supporting me and loving me, I couldn’t do it without you. Love to all of you.

Tiffany M. Sollmann

Alex C. Steele

Xenia, OH

O’Fallon, IL

Biology

Ephesians 3:20-21 “Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according

Amber, Adam, Heather, Aunt Deb, the Volcheff’s, and all the rest of my

to the power at work within us, to

family and friends.

him be the glory in the church and

support, I would’ve never made

in Christ Jesus throughout all gen-

it through these four years alive.

BIG thanks to God, Mom, Dad,

Without your

erations, forever and ever. Amen.”

Done eating this elephant...so

Thank you to all of my family and

what’s for dessert?!

friends near or far, God has blessed me

greatly though you. Lax girls, Be

the Best!

Roy “RJ” Surita

Cheng Chuan Tay

Fond du Lac, Wl

Social Sciences I wouldn’t have made it without my

friends and family.

Singapore Aeronautical Engineering I would like to thank everyone for making my four years here so

enjoyable. In addition, I would like to thank my family and fiancee for

their unparalleled support during my time here.

Douglas P. Zschoche

Zane J. Taylor

Orlando, FL

Dubuque, IA

Human Systems Engineering

Social Science

Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

I want to thank all those who have in-

I took the one less traveled by,

spired and supported me throughout my four years-my parents, family,

And that has made all the difference.

friends, coaches, teammates, squa

Robert Frost

mates, and Major Schreiner and Sgl

Cams for believing in me, and giving

Yeaha!

me a

chance to lead. To my room-

mate Zach-thanks for putting up

with my shenanigans. Good luck to

everyone in the future, just remember this place is only the beginning.

Finally, Lindsay Brown-thanks for inspiring me in both life and in deatl

“We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers. Carl Sagan ”

—

quoted by DARREN Montes

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Michael L. Bennett

Shalimar, FL Aeronautical Engineering

“May you have the hindsight to know where you’ve been, the foresight to know where you are going, and the

insight to know when you have gone too far.”

Irish Proverb...Mom, Dad,

Krista -1 want to say thanks for the

support, I am blessed to have such a great family and to my friends, it’s been fun albeit challenging, see ya’II around and hopefully still in shape at reunions ;)

“Rule#1- Cardio”

Zombieland

Janna M. Blardony

Adam T. Brunderman

Jackson, NJ

Springfield, VA Systems Engineering Management

Behavioral Science The Academy was a great experience; one to never be forgotten.

Thanks to my Dad and brother who I could always count on for encour-

made a lot of memories here and a

agement.

lot of good friends that I will always

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile

cherish.

because it happened.”

Dr. Seuss

Karras E. Clark

Thomas J. Cooper

Little Rock, AR

Rockledge, FL Systems Engineering Management

Behavioral Sciences “If the essence of my being has

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Matt for

caused a smile to have appeared

always being there supporting me through the good and bad times. Thanks to all my friends who kept me laughing all the way through and

upon your face or a touch of joy within your heart. Then in living -1 have made my mark." -

Thomas L. Odem Jr.

made it worthwhile to stick it out. I

Mom, Pops, Molly-thanks for helping

couldn’t have gotten through this

get to where I am now. Without you guys, I’d probably be a bum.

place without any of you. “Rule #12 When it stops being

fun, break something.”

Wedding

Crashers

Rachel L. Crawford

Larry “Matt” M. Fairchild

Colorado Springs, CO

Ashburn, VA

Civil Engineering

Systems Engineering Management Mom and Dad...I am grateful for everything you both have done for me

I have experienced my highesthighs and lowest-lows here at USAFA In fact, I never thought I would actually survive to graduate. Indeed,

these past years have seemed like the never ending story. And yet, ev-

erything passes...eventually. I never would have succeeded without my

fellow cadets and supportive family.

They make the entire journey worthwhile. Y’all are wonderful! Proverbs 20:24

over the years.

I wouldn't be where I

am now without

you two. I just want

to say, Thank You.

Kevin M. Finster

John M. Falgout

Beaumont, TX

Bunker Hill, IN

Management

Aeronautical Engineering

Thanks to all the people who helped

Wow! Who thought this day would

through this place. To Mom,

Thank you for your support and

finally come? It’s been a tough, but rewarding journey. I want to thank my Lord, my family and friends, and

Dad, my family and everyone else:

guidance. I couldn’t have done it

all the many others who made my

without you. To my brothers: We

time here bearable and even some-

made it. I love you guys. Thanks for

times fun. I can't wait to have the

the lifetime friendships. “If you see

opportunity to serve my country with

a turtle on top of a fence post you

all of you at my side. “.. Those who

know it didn’t get there by itself.’’

hope in the LORD will renew their strength: they will soar on wings like Isaiah 40:31 eagles...

Fisher DeBerry

Anthony “Tony” Hill

Rachel C. Hall

Augusta, GA

Mesa, AZ

Legal Studies This space was intentionally left blank.

Computer Science Mom. dad...making it here was only possible because of all the work you put into me, and the love you have shown me. Thank you. To all my friends and family, thank you for being there for me. I love you all. I also thank God for showing me

love through hardships throughout my time here. “Endure hardship as discipline: God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?” Hebrews 12:7 -

Jack “Smash” Hines

Riverside, CA Operations Research Oh Crap. Now I have to learn how to cook.

Mark J. Jordy

Hopewell Jet., NY Social Sciences Thank you to everyone in BSU, would not have made it without you.

Mom, Dad, I love you. More thanks to Dan,

Keith, Christina, Laurel,

The Gandy Clan, Risti, Dave, The

Brines, Kaitlin, The McMahels. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understand-

ing. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.” -

Proverbs 3:5-6

Love the Lord with all your heart.

Cale R. Lamoreux Las Vegas, NV

Mechanical Systems Engineering Thank you, God, for blessing me with the best family anyone could ask for, blessing me with friends to create memories with, blessing me

with things I need and the things I

don’t, and for guiding me through

Jacques T. Maniquet Pine Bush, NY Basic Sciences Thank you Mom, Dad, Elise, and

everyone else who I have met along the way who helped me get from freshman year till now; I couldn’t have done it without you.

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these past four years. Mom, Dad,

Rach, Christin-I love you all! Finally, being afraid to die shouldn’t be an excuse not to walk out the door

each day and live life to the fullest. See you around...

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Patrick D. Mobley

Sean D. O’Keefe

Rialto, CA

Lake Oswego, OR

Economics I guess there’s no turning back now

Social Sciences Thanks Mom, Dad, Kyle and all the rest who helped me get here.

couldn’t have done it without you.

Big big shout out to all the Fellas past and present. Who's the best!

Michael M. Pak

Josh D. Rehder

St. Louis, MO

Memphis, TN Systems Engineering Management Thanks to my family and friends. I

Biology Thanks everyone for helping me get to where I am today. Thanks mom and dad for supporting me in my decisions. I guess if I had one random

piece of advice for everyone: Always hold your head high and only look back if there’s something worth catching a second glimpse at. :)

could not have survived without you. I hated every minute of training, but I

said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.” Muhammad Ali

Evan W. Rodts

Alison “Ally” Romanko

Coal Valley, IL

Coos Bay, OR

Systems Engineering Management Infinite thanks to my mom and dad, brother Brandon, twin sister Selena,

History "I came, I saw, I conquered.” -

Julius Caesar

my whole family and relatives, and all of my great friends for never-

Thank you Mamo and Dado for pay-

ending support by helping me get through my awesome USAFA

ing for my cell phone, thanks Katie for stealing all of my civies during

experience. This place grows on

freshman year, and thank you Isis for

you and you learn to cherish it and appreciate it. But at the same time,

keeping me sane!

More to come from me...

keep living the dream and I’m so glad that it’s over with!!!

Travis Scott Clayton Root

Elliott R. Sahli

Norwalk, OH

Even when everything

Red Wing, MN Geospatial Sciences, German I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me these last

hits the fan at once, let him go fly

four years; I could not have done it

for a bit (and maybe a little bit of

without you.

Hapital Punishment), and he’s ready to keep going. You want somebody who knows how to keep perspective? Ask him. He's going to run for office someday. And you know

“I will do today what others won’t,

Geospatial Sciences “Travis knows how to roll with the

punches.

what? I’ll vote for him. To the most reliable colleague, wingman, and friend: thanks for keeping it worth it." -

Colin Shumate, CS-06

so tomorrow I can

can’t.”

Unknown

do what others

Steven M. Suhrie

Gabriel J. Staples

Emmett, ID

Mercer, PA

Aeronautical Engineering

Management

“You don’t drown by falling in

“If you don’t go when you wanna j

water, you drown by staying there.”

when you do go, you'll find you\

gone.”

Unknown; so isn’t it time we left?

Unknown

Well...I’m going.

After seven years of hard work to

get to this point, I am grateful for the

opportunity I have had to go through this institution. I have learned a lot and grown a great deal, and come to know that “The chief cause of

failure and unhappiness is trading what you want the Most for what you want now.”

Zig Ziglar

Mathew L. Thomas

Daniel A. Tortuga

Hilton Head, SC

Waipahu, HI Systems Engineering Management

Operations Research “Now those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been remembering that land they came from, they would have had opportunity to return. But they now aspire to a better land—a heavenly one. Therefore

To Mama. Papa, and my sister,

Dana, thank you for everything you have done for me. Without you, I

could not be where I am today. To all the friends I’ve made in my four years here, we’ve seen and done many things together that I will

forget. I cannot wait to see

God is not ashamed to be called

never

their God, for He has prepared a

what the future has in store for us.

city for them.”

Hebrews 11:14-16;

“Even if He kills me, I will hope in

Him.”-Job 13:15

Loyd “Alex, Trues, 3” A. Truesdale

Vincent Thomas O’Meara'

Austin, TX

Redlands, CA

Geospatial Science To everyone that has helped me through this mess, I sincerely thank

Mechanical Engineering “If you’re life was a book, would

Dad anyone want to read it?” “No, but they might watch the DVD.’ -

you. You know who you are, I love you. To all the baseball guys, I am

proud to have worked, played, and survived with you and made memories that’ll last forever in the process. To my Mom, you are the best anyone

could ever have. All the strength I

have, you have given me and this is for you...

“I will do today what others won 7 so tomorrow I ,

can

do what others cant.

”

quoted by

ELLIOTTSahli

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Joshua M. Bruder Colorado Springs, CO

Military Strategic Studies I would like to thank everyone who

has been there for me over the last four years. My friends, the squadron, but most importantly, my parents, who were always there to lend sup-

port and advice. Thanks so much Mom and Dad, I could not have done it without you.

twenTy-seven

William A. Cuchens

Stephanie A. Davison

Madison, MS

El Reno, OK

Management “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians -

4:13. To all of my friends at USAFA, thanks for the good times and

memories. Our futures have been set before us and will hopefully

bring us together again. Mom, Dad, and Bryan, thanks for your love and

support throughout my life. Without it I would not have made it through this experience. All said and done, it was an “AWESOME” experience.

Meteorology There is only one constant, every-

thing else can and will change. Hold fast to and represent the love of God well, it is the only constant. It can be no greater and it will never be less. I thank God for all the good times and the bad and all the people that helped me along the way. Thanks also to my family, OCF buddies, cheer/dance friends, CST comrades,

Wolverpups, and all my chapel band homies. -peace- love you guys!

Ridge R. Flick

David “25 Percent” Garcia

Plano, TX

Santa Rosa, CA

Aeronautical Engineering

Mom, Dad, Dustin, Brooke, family and friends, thank you for always

being there for me. When I needed

Biochemistry I’m not sure why I came here, but I know why I stayed. To my family and friends, I love you guys.

someone to lean on, you were there. Thanks for taking pride in

what I’ve done and what I’ll be do-

ing. Making you proud has been my motivation, seeing you proud has been my joy. I haven't become a legend, but I have become a man. AFLax for life and let’s celebrate,

Chief!

Benjamin N. Garland

Daniel “Lil Dan” Hurtt

Grand Junction, CO

Enon, OH

Systems Engineering Management To my family, I love you and thank you for supporting me. I would not

I’m following the path laid out by the

Biology Creator. I'm going to continue fol-

have made it without you. It meant

lowing Him because only He knows

the world to me that you came to

where I’m going. Thanks Dad, Mom,

all of my games. To my brothers on

James, Grandpa, Grandma and the

the team, I had the time of my life

rest of my family for your continual

as a falcon football

player both on and off the field. The experience would have meant nothing without you guys.

love and support. Thanks Uncle Don and Sharon for all you’ve done for me here.

To all my friends,

especially

OCF, I love you all, thanks for some amazing times, and I can’t wait to see what we do!

Is 6:8

Living to serve

Josef N. Kallevig

Sidney, MT Civil Engineering

Thanks to my family and everyone else who's been there for all of your

support Every end brings a new

beginning. “What we hope ever to do with ease, we

must learn first to do with

diligence.’’- Samuel Johnson

Anthony “Tony T” R. Lavy §|P

Victoria L. Lalich Del Rio, TX

Legal Studies Thank you Jesus, my Lord and

Savior, for bringing me to and through USAFA-You’re everything. Mom, Steve, Chris: thank you guys

Yuba City, CA

Operations Research “For those who have, no explanation is necessary. For those who Unknown.

much for your love and support. I

“What lies before us and what lies

couldn’t have done it without all that

behind us are small matters com-

you provided. Isaac, you are such a blessing- thank you for being my

’’

haven't, no explanation is possible -

pared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

best friend. I can’t wait for what’s next! Allie-Cat: we made it sister! It wouldn't have been the same w/o

you dear. My OCF family, you guys rock! Eph 2:2-8!

Matthew “Matty T” Ludwig

Anthony D. Mascaro

Florissant, MO

Chesapeake, VA

Electrical Engineering

Political Science

Some of the best decisions I’ve

Dad, Mom, Maggie and Tina: Thank

made in life have been made in

you so much for your constant support and prayer! Your love and en-

near blind faith.

I’ve gone places,

met people, and done things that I

would never have imagined. Thank

you to all of my family and friends; without you, it wouldn't have meant

couragement kept me going when I needed it most. To all my friends -

I would have quit a long time ago

without you guys.

I’m glad I came

anything.

here. "Blessed are the peacemak-

Life’s an adventure.

ers, for they will be called sons of

God.”

Randall “Thickhouse” Mitchner

Matthew 5:9

John G. Moore

Cordova, TN

Tucson, AZ

Systems Engineering Management I would like to thank my family

Systems Engineering Management

and friends for all of their love and

support. I would not be able to do

anything without your support. It has been a great trip full of great memo-

ries. I am excited and ready for what the world brings to my door. I thank

God for having the opportunities that I have had so far.

The question isn’t “what are we

goinc;

to do." the question is “what aren’t

going to do?" If you sit down and consider all the possibilities, if

you

waste your time worrying what others will think, if you ponder whether or not

you are good enough, then you never will be.

My friends and family really

got me through this one. Looking back I won t regret it. Thanks for all the love, memories, and most

impor-

tantly the laughs.

Angela Mornese

Harold Brandon Parker

Colorado Springs, CO

Virginia Beach, VA

Social Science

Biology

Thank you God, Mom, grandpar-

We are not owed anything except

ents, all my amazing cousins David, Saletia, Andrew, and Eliza, aunts

our held

and uncles, the Sandridge family,

know it!

pay. Earn it! To Villa: That’s Bull crap and you

the Lawson family, the Billard family,

Junam and everyone else for always

being there for me- These 4 years wouldn’t have been the same without you. I’ll miss you Baby Barons family and T-birds! “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather,

bring your own sunshine.” J. D’Angelo

always Anthony

Jordan B. Pierson

Ross A. Perry

Somerset, MA

Lubbock, TX

Systems Engineering Management Wow. The days went slow, but the years went fast. To my family, who supported me through the best and

Social Science

worst of times, all I can say is thank

you. And I can’t possibly thank all the friends I have made here

enough. Without my friends, I definitely wouldn’t be here today. You guys made four long years at this place worth every minute.

I would like to thank my family for all their support. Mom, Dad,

Dana, Emily, Tom, Julia, Grandma, Grandpa, and Jaime, you all played an important role in helping me to make it through here. And thanks to everyone in 27, it was a great time and I am glad it is over.

Stephen W. Renner

Sara Lynn Schmitt

Piedmont, CA

Stroudsburg, PA

Astronautical Engineering

Social Science

It seems life is marked by periods of

Mom and Dad, I couldn’t have sur-

great change bringing about great

vived without your undying love and

friends. Life would be insufferable both new and old, so thank you for the times I'll never forget and

support. You’ve listened to every teary call and supported every crazy idea; words can't express my love and gratitude. Lisa, Dave, Jacki,

the people I’ll always remember

and Jamie I couldn’t ask for better

without the aid of family and friends,

I look forward to the next great

change.

siblings, I love you! Alexis, mini-me, I’ll be there in 2029! Britt and Tonia, I would’ve gone off the deep end

without you, love you for life, HAPPY FRIDAY! sane.

Brenda “Debrah” Song

Peggy, you’ve kept me

TBirds, you’re faaaaabulous!!

Robert A. Steigerwald

Los Angeles, CA

Granite Bay, CA

Behavioral Science

Astronautical Engineering,

Mom and Ben, thanks for every-

Mathematical Sciences

thing. To all my friends that made

Thanks to God for carrying me

this adventure worthwhile: love you

through—it is on Your strength alone I am here today. I am deeply grateful

guys. I'll miss the lunch table kids, my sisters, B-Squad, Jipsee, tea time, and the CO night skies. MAR, MYS, MNG, BLZ—thanks for the memories, USAFA!

for my brother, mom and dad, the

“may my heart always be open to

and support. To the wargamers, box-

little birds who are the secrets of

ing team, Wolverpups (Care Bears Flight), Thunderbirds, my classmates

living”

—

e.e.

cummings

Bruders, grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, coaches, teachers, and sponsors—thank you for love

and my best friends—be eccentric,

live passionately, and stay Fabulous!

Misael “Villa” Villatoro

Austin, TX

Foreign Area Studies Reading this will be one of the happiest moments in my life. Given the option... I guess I’d do it all again.

“For those who have

explanation is necessary. For those who

explanation is possible. as

quoted by

”

ANTHONYlcw

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Ryan W. Albrect

Apple Valley, MN Management “Maybe there is no actual place called hell. Maybe hell is just having to listen to our grandparents breathe through their noses when they're eating sandwiches.” Jim Carrey -

Thomas A. Bowen

Michael L. Bruton

Alameda, CA

Kellyville, OK Military Strategic Studies All four years I went through, I did for them. They have supported me all

Aeronautical Engineering, French “Cause once all we wanted seemed so far away

But with every step it was closer each day

the way and I couldn’t have done it

The more that we tried it was within

“There’s no limit to the good you can

our grasp

do if you don’t care who gets the

The more that they told us that it

without them.

credit.”

Gen. George C. Marshall

wouldn’t last.’’ -

Hoobastank, From the Heart

Thanks Melissa, Mom and Dad the rest of the fam and bros, couldn’t

have gotten this far without you!

Mark A. Douglass

Jason E. Epperly

Vandergrift, PA Management

Civil Engineering

Tacoma, WA

Thanks to all my brothers, whose

To my family, I am forever grateful

examples reminded me every day that I could do it. My sponsors, who I definitely consider family. Everybody in PA for making me proud to be at USAFA. But most

for the continued support and the

of all, my mom. How do I look? You got your picture and thanks for

continue when we’re gone from

values you’ve instilled within me

throughout my life. To my friends, thanks for the good times that never seems to end. I guarantee they will here...

helping me get it! Love you all. Oh yeah, thanks to all these ugly mugs around mine, you guys made this

place for me.

Mikhail “Misha” Fedorchik

Evangeline “Evie” Fleischaker

College Station, TX

Carlsbad, CA

Humanities

Civil Engineering

Thank you to the folks back home who have made this possible. Like

“You have brains in your head. You

to send a particularly warm thank

steer yourself in any direction you

you to my family: these four years have been a long haul, and nobody

choose. You’re on your own. And

knows that better than you. Thanks so much for

always having a home

have feet in your shoes. You can

you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” -

Dr. Seuss

to come back to. To everybody

behind the scenes: couldn’t have

Mommy, Daddy, and Nathan, thank

done it without you.

you for your endless love and

Congrat's to all

the Stalagers! You guys are great.

support. To my dearest blackbirds,

Can’t wait to see you out there. “No

thank you for the laughs and

escape."

memories.

Nick G. Frawley

Jared D. Gomez

Midlothian, TX

Satellite Beach, FL

History

Systems Engineering Management Believe it or not, that was kinda fun

"For me it's a passion" I would like

at times

but only because of the reality stupid things we did it to keep

to thank the most important people

ourselves amused.

...

in my life who have made me what I

today. My Mom and Dad, my two

brothers Gabriel and Robert, Auntie

Wanda and Uncle Chris, Braiden,

Grandma, Grandpa, my entire extended family, my AOC Major Franz,

Ryan Weldon and my Satellite Lightning Brothers, the Falcon Soccer coaching staff, all my brothers on the field (GO BIRDS!), and my brothers—Gil and Taylor (DO WORK!)

Blaine Charles Hainebach Oklahoma City, OK Human Systems Engineering What a ride, Alicia, I could not have made it without you.

I have

experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, made great friends along the way, and found my life partner here at the Academy, now go forward prepared to handle whatever life may throw at me. “One

may not reach the dawn save by the path of the night.” Kahlil Gibran. -

This is just the beginning of many

great things to come.

Sean P. Harte

Adrian Taras Haywas

Tucson, AZ

Oceanside, CA

Civil Engineering

Geospatial Science

Mom, Dad, Mary, Jamie and all of

Now bid me run, and I will strive

my friends, thank you all for your love and support throughout my life,

with things impossible.

I would not have come this far were

it not for all of you. To my Blackbird

family, thanks for all the help you’ve given me during these past three years, it’s been great! To my homies from Mach One, we finally made it! “Do today what others will not, so that you may do tomorrow what others cannot.”

Steven J. Meyer

Goodyear, AZ Mechanical Engineering\ There’s a lot of things I take seri-

ously.

this yearbook quote isn’t one

of them.

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Mark Maximillian

Ikechukwu Nnamdi Nwaelele

“Max Demerits” Poppler

Bothell, WA

Boise, ID

Management

Astronautical Engineering

I want to thank the Lord, as well as

my family and friends, who dared me to succeed, inspired, supported, and

kept

me in

great

company, we are

victorious! At last, I know you all will go on to do marvelous things for the world but if there are ANY of you I

After so long I started to realize,

high school wasn’t my last hoorah before the Academy, these kids know how to have a good time too, except they’re crazier here... love my boys in 28.

can assist on the way don’t hesitate

to ask.

“It is wise then to keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever

final.”

Roger Babson

Anthony M. Puntel Puyallup, WA Mechanical Engineering

Holy mother that was a hell of a trip: four years of sleep deprivation, time

management up the yahoo, and a lot of awesome people. I guess I could say it was worth it, but I can’t really say for sure, have to see. The friends I’ve made are pretty awesome, so that’s a definite plus. Thanks Mom,

Dad, Matt, Jay, and Maddie for letting me come here and putting up with me. “So many people tiptoe through life, so carefully, to arrive, safely, at death.” Tony Campolo -

Ric Y. Rebulanan

Daniel “Doc” Richardson

Mililani, HI

Foreign Area Studies, English What ARE birds?

Bakersfield, CA

Systems Engineering Space Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Molly, Ted-without you I would not have made it all four years. Thank you for all of your love and support.

Ric and Adrian- y time here would not be the same if it wasn’t for

you. Thanks for all the good times and even better weekends. Never

quit-trust me, I’m a Doctor. It was real.

fun.

Benjamin M. Schmidt Junction City, KS Political Science Thanks Mom, Dad, Brad, Michelle and my close friends for all the sup-

port over the years. It wouldn’t have been possible without you!

It was fun.

But it wasn’t real

David M. Waddell

Joshua M. Slocum

Burnt Hills, NY

Placerville, CA

Management

Systems Engineering Management

Live everyday like it’s your last day

I've had some of the best and worst

alive, work hard, take chances and

experiences here. I'm lucky to have

never

the most incredible friends and family

give up.

help me make it through. Brothers, many memories. See you out there. Kendal, my best friend, my miss-

ing piece, thank you for loving me much and being there when I’ve

needed it most. You all have made me who

I am today. I couldn’t have

done it without you. Let’s see what the rest of life has to offer!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go." Dr. Seuss —

quoted by £ VANG ELINE Fleischaker

Michael J. Albert

Olympia, WA Economics “If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run-Yours is the Earth and every-

thing that’s in it, And-you’ll be a Man, Rudyard Kipling my son!” Smile at a stranger. Illegitimus non -

carborundum. Rock the box. Push the envelope. Thanks Bro for set-

GS9SJ

ting the bar ridiculously high, and thanks Mom and Dad for inspiring me through your example. I’m a free bird!

Anthony W. Blankenberger

Jonathan “Jonny” Benson

Carl Junction, MO

Carmi, IL

Aeronautical Engineering

Computer Science

Thank you Lord for carrying me

through the hardships and blessing me throughout. It’s by God’s grace I am finishing strong. Thanks mom and dad for supporting and encouraging me in everything. Your prayers and investment have helped me arrive where I am today. You’re incredible! To my amazing friends whom I will always remember; thank you

Thank you to everyone who helped me out

along the way.

for all the memories that I will never

forget! This life really is a sweet trip! I’m just along for the ride...

Aaron “BrugZ” Brugman

Keane Alexander

Lakewood, CO

“K-City, The Prospect” Carpenter

Systems Engineering Management

Newark, OH

Friends-Quanto Pod, Family-Mom,

Management To my family: I am just really happy you all got to experience this with me. I’m going to miss my friends the most: Qaunto Pod, Scotty H, Steve, Flong, Curtis, and Austin. Thank you

Pops, Neal, Sean, Lane; couldn’t have done it without you guys. Thanks for the memories. Good

talk, see you out there.

for your time and consideration.

Frederick M. Diederich

Newell, PA Economics

Stacey L. Fenton Oceanport, NJ English Mom, Dad, and Kenny: thank

Thank God for my friends and family who helped me make it through

you for all your love and support

this place. At least once a day

throughout these four years. I would

they would have to help me with something I couldn't take here. LC Forever.

have never made it without your en-

couragement (and phone calls). To my friends, thanks for being there for the good times and the bad; you made it all worth it.

“The world is round, and the place which may seem like the end

also be the beginning.” -

Ivy Baker Priest

may

Paul E. Gannett

Ryan S Gipson

Bowie, MD

Baytown, TX Computer Science To my family, a million thanks. out you I wouldn't have even gotten

Economics It’s been a wild ride, and I don’t have

any regrets. There were many times when I fell on my face, but God has

Wi&iS|®®

here, let alone made it through. To

carried me through it all. Thanks

all my other friends and loved ones!

to my family for all their love and

thanks for the love and support you

encouragement, the Brown family

have shown me these past four

for their support and making me feel like a part of their family, and my

years. Lastly, thank you to all the teachers, officers, and mentors who

awesome friends and

have worked with me. You have all

squad mates

for helping me make the most of this

place while having a good time. God

helped to make me into who I am today.

Bless!

Christopher “Scotty H, CFC”

William “Tyler” Jensen

Hartman

Memphis, TN Management God, My Family, and my brothers. I would've had no chance at making it through here without them. They are my rock. My two girls, Sally and Shelby. The shotty, parking over a fire, Raspian!, Ishmail Conduit, Strength and Honor, Driveshaft, Escape Ex- Perfect Record, Keystone, Ringdance, Rock Quarry,

Colorado Springs CO Aeronautical Engineering Do today what others won’t so that you do tomorrow what others can’t. Thanks to all those out there that

supported and prayed for me, ESPECIALLY my family. You have no idea how much you have blessed me over the years. As for the

“quantopod” of “bro’s”, Jeff, Nick, Dave and Andrew, you guys got me through the rough times whether you know it or not. I am no longer AS, thank God!

I '

;

Wondershowzen, Braveheart Trilogy, Oktoberfest- How did we get back?, If you had lockers you woulda made it!, THRK(CB)MMCB, Sho is Good!

Corey R. “Corndog” Lohmiller

Nicole R. Mancos

Thornton, CO

Hammond, IN

Environmental Engineering “Thought Before Action, Action

I wouldn't be here today if it weren’t

Before Regret."

for my supportive parents who

I would never have made it through

this place without my family, my

believed in me every second of the way. I love you Mom and Dad.

friends, and my faith. Family: I love

Thanks to those who didn’t think

you and thank you for always being there. Friends: Thanks for never

letting me put school before life. Quanto Pod. Faith: Psalm 27:1 and Romans 8:28.

major withheld by request

I could make it during the hard times because it was fun to prove

you wrong! Thanks to my amazing friends who helped me through this

place, because your friendships are what truly got me through....

Gordon Jamall Randall

Scott W. Robinson

New Market, MD

Centennial, CO

Management

Aeronautical Engineering

»v

I would like to thank my parents

"Nothing that you have not given

bringing me to this point...absolutely

away will ever be really yours." Lewis

no way to do it without them.

The

C.S

same goes to those who doubted me.

Take a loss. Yeah...Five-year

program, well worth it.

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Wayne F. Sails

Jessica “Geep.” Schafer

Herndon, VA

Fayetteville, NC Physics, Math

Foreign Area Studies “God is faithful, and he will not let

Dad & Lee, Mom & Jamie, Jared,

you be tested beyond your strength. But when tested, he will provide a

Justin & Katie, Johanna, and

way out so that you may be able to 1 Corinthians 10:13. endure it.”

I love and appreciate you. You put meaning into everything I do. Nerd

I can’t thank God enough for giving

friends and non-nerd friends, thank

me the wisdom

and strength to

finish this leg of my journey. Mom,

JENN—I can’t express how much

you for supporting and entertaining me these four years. From being

vaulter/sprinter, rugger, gimp,

Dad, and Aaron, thank you for your

prayers, love, and support. To my friends, thanks for the unforgettable

weasel, panther, CoolSciencer, to a

memories these last five years.

physics major, I’ve met some amazing people I will never forget. Unless I lose my memory. Geep. Blink.

Kristen L. Smith

Jason M. Sewell Colorado Springs, CO

Ayer, MA

Aeronautical Engineering

Social Science

Thanks to my wonderful family and

Mom, Dad, Luke, thank you for your continual support. I am blessed to

all of the awesome people here at made it without your support and

have such a loving and supportive family. Diana, they say laughter is

encouragement.

the best medicine; you filled my pre-

the Academy. I would never have

scription daily. Thanks for being you. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed

easier because

you have lived. This is to have sueceeded.” Ralph Waldo Emerson -

Morgan L. Trevarthen

Joe “BalZ” Walz

Behavioral Science

Evansville, IN

Antioch, CA

To my brother: even though we’re

Systems Engineering Management Quanto Pod: I will miss the skiing and good times. To the Fam: thanks for coaching me through the tough times. I’m here

years apart, I still look up to you. Nan and Papa: thank you for believ-

because of you. To everyone else: just remember...I

ing in me. Matty: My best friend

made up whatever phrase you just said when I was in third grade. Say

To my parents: dad and my lady, you gave me strength when I felt like I had none and I love you both.

and partner, thank you for loving me and

being patient. To my girls: I absolutely love you all. PS, how

fabulous are we?

goodbye to the epicenter of cool.

•

mzm

“Nothing that you have not given away will ever he really yours.

” —

C.S. Lewis

quoted by SCOTT Robinson

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Mychol “Mych” Alexander Aurora, CO Social Sciences 1 Peter 1:7. Thanks to God, my

Healer, Saviour and Provider. Never would have made it without You.

Dad, Mom, and Chrissy, I can’t express enough how much I appreciate the support you’ve shown me. To all 2010 baby Trolls, only 20 of us made

it, but we made it!! Thanks to all my

Knights for the great three years!! To my BSUers and CGE members,

you've become some of my best friends and may God bless you all.

Andrew J. Anderson

Stephen C. Cruickshank

White Bear Lake, MN

Rockford, Ml

Environmental Engineering

Foreign Area Studies I would like to thank my family for their support, especially my parents

Ash, Mom, Dad, Matt, Megan, Sara,

Bradley: Thanks for all the support and helping me get

and older brother.

through the tough times. ZRFC #1. The Mottos: 1 -If you wait till last minute... then it only takes a

minute. 2- Don't waste away life; you can sleep when you’re dead. 3“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to

forget,” keep in touch; you know who you are...

Ryan Michael Fortney

Chad Everett

Marietta, GA

Kalispell, MT

Operations Research

Military History The Academy has been a journey,

To my family: Thanks you for your

but in life

love and support, I would not be

...

what matters most is

the journey, not the destination.

here without you. To my friends: I will never forget you guys. Through

China, Soaring, Nacho Night, Skiing Weekends, the Squadron, and more we have

made friendships that I

will always remember. To the Jones

Family: Thank you for taking me in for the past four years; I am happy to have five more people I can call

family.

Patrick “Hunter” Hastings

Huntingdon, TN Management This space intentionally left blank.

Ryan CK Hess Denver, CO

History Lo cimodo y lo bailado, nadie te lo

puede quitar

Imua.

Carsten W. Hobbs

Casey S. Hong

Electrical Systems Engineering

Scottsdale, AZ

Management

Browns Mills, NJ “We are what we repeatedly do.

"Greater love has no one than this,

Excellence, therefore, is not an act,

that he lay down his life for his

but a habit.”

friends."

Aristotle

John 15:13

These past four years have been

exciting," to say the least. I could

not have made it through the acad-

emy without the love, support, and most of all humor from my family

Mom, Dad. Kristin, and

and friends.

Gershwin; thank you for everything! If there is one thing that I learned from this place, sleep is over rated!

Matt M. Lundquist

Jenna L. Lindquist

Tacoma, WA

Chisago City, MN

Behavioral Science

Aeronautical Engineering

Thank you to my family, loved ones

“Obstacles cannot crush me. Ever

and friends for not giving up on me

obstacle yields to stern resolve.

and pushing me through the hard

He who is fixed to a star does not

times. Now it is time for me to move

change his mind.”

on with the

DaVinci

rest of my life. “The

Leonardo

future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -

Eleanor Roosevelt

Danielle K. “Dani” McCarty

Andrew W. McPherson

Roscoe, IL

Cataldo, ID

Behavioral Science

Environmental Engineering

Mom, Doug, Justin, and Derrick,

Everything I am I owe to others and

thank you for your unconditional

their unfailing kindness, love, and

support which has allowed me to

forgiveness. We all have debts

grow and become the person I am today. To my close friends and

to pay, not with thank yous, but

family, I will cherish the memories we have made up until this point and am looking forward to the ones to come. Most importantly, I thank God, for leading me on this journey, continuously guiding and inspiring me along the way.

the change you want to see in the

with the conviction of action. “Be world." And, if you’re ever in doubt, choose to be the man in the arena.” -

Mahatma Gandhi.

Tyler J. Melzer

William C. Miller

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bloomfield, IN

Economics

History

Dad, Mom, Wyatt, and Grif: thank

Thank you Mom, Dad, Sis. Your

you so much for always being there

support has been priceless, whether

to support me and encouraging

it was filling me in on

push forward. I owe you all so much. It wasn't always fun or enjoyable, but my friends helped me make it through every, single day.

gossip before I even knew, telling me to “turn phone off, put in drawer; pull head out- of 6'00," or even'

me to

LC Forever.

Academy

reminding me about how many more

patches you have on your let-

ter jacket than I did. It has all been

great. This is where I belong. Gooc luck. God speed.

Joel M. Nolan

Steven E. Riedl

Ypsilanti, Ml

Franklin, Wl

Behavioral Sciences

Legal Studies

Worse things have happened to

“Whether you think you can, or think

better people.

you can’t, you're right.” Ford

Samuel Noah Sheppard

Henry

William M. Sims

Germany

Franklin, TN

Behavioral Sciences

Civil Engineering To all those who have helped,

I like to party!

encouraged and kept me going... Thank You.

It is because of you that

I have endured and have succeeded.

Just remember... the 46th word of the Third Verse of the Air Force

Song... Rainbow’s... (

Joram “Rage” Smith

Chi “Micah” Sun

Mitchellville, MD

Taichung, Taiwan / Shalimar, FL Aeronautical Engineering What a journey this was! Ba, Ma, thanks for sending me to the US with

Management Thanks Dad and Mom. What got me through this place: “You can’t just turn on creativity like a faucet.

You have to be in the right

my aunt and all the support. Auntie and cousin Mona, I am truly thankful

mood.

for both of you. Uncle Robbie, as an

What mood is that?

USAF combat controller and Viet-

Last-minute panic.” -

Calvin and Hobbes

nam veteran, you continue to be a

great inspiration for me. USAFA may not be the best place to be at, but I’m sure it’ll be a

Courtney A. Swaney Colorado Springs, CO

Foreign Area Studies “One always dies too soon-or too late. And yet one’s whole life is complete at that moment, with a line drawn neatly under it, ready for the summing up. You are-your life, and nothing else.” Jean-Paul Sartre -

great place to be from.

Bryan J. Watson

Marshall R. Wills

Seattle, WA

Dimmitt, TX

Applied Mathematics My four years defined by Steven Krantz, “Being a mathematician is a bit like being a manic depressive: you spend your life alternating between giddy elation and black 92T0 and go, and a despair.” special thanks to all who helped me ...

endure it.

Economics Mitch... Really?

Marcus A. Alvidrez

Albuquerque, NM Biology “I do not choose to be a common It is my right to be uncom-

man.

mon.”

Dean Alfange. These last

few years have been incredible!

I’ve done things I didn’t think were

possible, and I’ve made it through difficulties that at times seemed

impossible! Thank you to my family, friends, and everyone else who has

helped me make this dream come true! I couldn’t have done it without

you and your love, help, and support! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Katie Lynn Batchelder

Jorge Andres “Balls” Ballesteros Bogota, Colombia

Chico, CA

Economics

Foreign Area Studies “Well-behaved women rarely make history.” Eleanor Roosevelt

First of all I want to thank God the

opportunity to make my dream come true, my parents Jorge

Thank you to all of my friends

Ballesteros and Martha Cecilia for

and family who have given your

always being there for me and my brother and my sister for always looking after me. It has been four

Steph, there’s no words for how

love and support.

thankful I am for you.

years of hard work where I had the opportunity of getting to know amaz-

ing individuals which I believe it has been the time of my life. To all the Class of 2010 “strength within” and

everyone’s encouragement. “Don’t ever change who you are, and go with your gut.” Grandpa; May the future hold many amazing adventures for us all. Ciao baby!

Natalie E. Doede

Brenton M. Byrd-Fulbright

Colorado Springs, CO

Southgate, Ml

Management

Behavioral Science

Above all, I want to thank my

I can’t even express how grateful I

parents for always being supportive of me and for always being there. I

am toward

I never would have become the

my family and friends for supporting me, my mom for listening, my dad for encouraging, and my brother for making me laugh. I want to thank my sponsor family, the Dowdys, for always being there for me and making me feel a part of your family. And to my Best Friend,

person I am today and I don’t think I would have made it through this

you don’t know how much you inspire me. I love you all! I couldn’t

place with my sanity. OMOH ON

have done it without you!

also want to thank my brothers (Jeff and De’Andre) for just being great

older brothers.

Lastly I want to

thank my other brothers, El, Avery,

Chambo, and Croff; Without them

Gregory “Nugget” Edmonds

Peter R.N. “Two Shells, Shnarf

Fairfax Station, VA

Shnarf” French

Civil Engineering

Austin, TX

First off I want to thank my parents,

Fluman System Engineering

Bob and Ann, for always supporting me

in everything I did and still do.

love ya’II I haven’t figured out everything but I do know you can't get bogged down by the little things and you always need to “Carpe Diem” Guintus Horatius Flaccus. Finally,

I would like to thank all my friends I have made here, for without you, I

would not have made it. Who’s The

Best?

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have accomplished this without

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Mom, Dad, and

I never thought I’d make it, but

this place definitely taught me you can

push on through. So to speak.

Thank God for my great family and the best friends of my life who got me

through it all. Forever LC.

Mason R. Gordon

James “Greenbean” Greener

Atlanta, GA

Elgin, IL

Physics

Behavioral Science

The people I met here and spent so much time with made it worthwhile.

I may be good at chess, tennis, school, racquetball, have an amaz-

Thanks to God, Mom, Dad, Jerett,

ing personality, be fluent in French,

Brittany, Doc, Family, Friends, and the Rosary group for the time you have shared with me, the support

you have given, and the impact you have made on my life. I will miss

have leveled to 58 in WoW, or take

snowboarding Manchesters way too seriously (think Banana Man), but people will not remember me for these. No, I have huge calves!

this place, but I look forward to what

lies ahead. Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux.

Jennifer M. Haden

Richard B. Heiden

Cedar Hill, TX

St. Cloud, EL

Biology Thus ends the chapter of my life that yielded some of the best times

Civil Engineering

Hey guys. Woah, Big Gulps, huh? All right! Well, see ya later.

of my life, some of the worst, and some of the best friends

I'll ever

have. I’ve got to thank my family, for without their love and support I

certainly would never have made it. It’s been a great adventure, but it’s time to move on. See you guys in the “Real Air Force”!

Chamberlain C. Herndon

Houston, TX Social Sciences I am thanking my friends, family, and all who supported me through

Nathan R. Jolls

Gowanda, NY

Operations Research Here's to all my family and friends back home. Mom, Dad, Jake,

this journey, especially my Mom,

Grandma, and Grandpa thank you

Dad, the Elliotts, and the boys

for your undying support and for al-

(OMOHON).

ways reminding me of where I come from (God's country). Thanks to all

I am 39 rolls and a Freemont hat. I am down 3 then up 3 in 1 hour. I am missing Comm’s challenge for

Vegas/Provo/Wendover/Blackhawk. Are you?

my Reaper buddies. You guys made it fun here. Go Bills, Sabres. FPTFF

Philippians 2:9-11.

Psalm 121

Kenneth “KAZ” Kaczmarek

Calvin “Jake” Kress

Heerlen, Netherlands

Colorado Springs, CO

Social Sciences, Law, Economics To all those who made it with me,

and those who didn’t, I'll never for-

get. If you’re reading this just know that there is a god, and I couldn’t have done it without my friends and

family. I love you mom!

Management To Mom and Lauryn, you have

helped and supported me every step of the way Thanks for believing in me and encouraging me no matter what Dad, thanks for teaching me to

keep my head up and keep charging Guys from Porch and Clique, you're the best friends a guy could ask

for. I’ve enjoyed my time here and won't forget memories we’ve made:

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of

enthusiasm."

Winston Churchill

Justin Baumann Miller

Robert “Brooks” Louder

Dana Point, CA

Marietta, GA

Political Science, Russian First and foremost, I would like to

Legal Studies From the BL factor to porch every Thursday, I will never forget my

thank Coffee! You kept me up while

memories here. Porch, I could

normal sleep patterns tried to keep

not have asked for a better class.

me down.

Thanks so much to my parents, the

could I forget the great times we

best little sister ever, and the most

had by the stairwell after I finished a

amazing woman in the world for their encouragement and support. I feel

Your cheap price and delicious taste

so blessed to have been

here. Be

Second, Cigarettes! How

long night of work. And finally, PBR!

provided me the bridge I required

strong and courageous, do not be

to cross from one week to the next.

terrified or discouraged for the Lord

Without this holy trinity it is doubtful

your God will be with you wherever

I would be here today.

you may go.

James “Ole Pfeif” Pfeiffer

Adam J. Page

Key Biscayne, FL

Palm Harbor, FL

Economics

Political Science

It has been an interesting journey to

Thanks to all of my friends and fam-

say the least. I am forever grateful for the memories, friends, and op-

portunities. With some hard work, a lot of good fortune, and the support from friends and family I am able to close this chapter of my life and move onto the next. I owe a special

ily, I would’ve never made it without you guys! Special shout out to all my porchies too, I wish you guys the best in life, wherever it takes you.

Finally, here is one to all those who said I couldn’t make it, that I didn’t

have what it takes to graduate from

thanks to my mother, brothers, and

the academy...well here I am, how

the Phelps for being such influential

do you like me now? FPTFF

factors in my life and success over the past five years.

Dylan “I Spit Hot Fire” Smith

Zachary Ritter

West Milton, OH

Katy, Management

Mechanical Engineering

“It is not the critic who counts; not the

“Some of the worst mistakes of my

man who

points out how the strong man stumbles... The credit belongs

life have been haircuts.” -

Jim Morrison

to the man in the arena, whose face

But seriously, thanks to all for every-

is marred by dust and sweat and

thing. You know who you are.

blood, who strives valiantly,... who

spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his

place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither

victory nor defeat.”

Theodore

Roosevelt

Haralambos “Bobby” Theologis

Larkspur, CO Behavioral Science Thanks to God and all the fam-

ily and friends and my amazing girlfriend, who all helped me get to and through here and who really deserve all the credit. I'll never forget the ups or the downs, it’s all been a

great experience. Porch forever. Go Broncos. FPTFF

Frank “Dirty” von Heiland

Michael C. Zeleski

Anaheim, CA Foreign Area Studies,

Sacramento, CA

Geospatial Science

First I would like to say Jesus thank

Management you. everything is truly from you though you and to you! Mom and

I couldn’t have made it this far

without my family, my friends, or my

cigarettes. Thanks to all of you.

Dad you two have brought me up and have been amazing parents and will continue to be. As for the rest of you Porch members, “There was no

Tiger and I’m sticking to it!”

FPTFF

thank you

First and foremost I would like to thank Coffee! You kept me up while normal sleep patterns tried to keep me down. Second Cigarettes! How could I forget the great times we had by the stairwell after I finished a ,

long night of work. And finally PER! Your cheap price and delicious taste provided me the bridge I required to cross from one week to the nex Without this holy trinity it is doubtful I would he here today. ,

—

JUSTIN Miller

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Megan E. Biles Gresham, OR Political Science Phil 4:6-7

Joshua D. Bouquio

Christopher Clawson

Harpursville, NY

Apopka, FL Economics

Military Strategic Studies Thanks to Momma and the Ole’

Dulce et Decorum est Pro patria

Man who always supported me

mori.

and pushed for me to go one more

day. Ashley, I love you more than anything in this world. I especially could not have done this without

you! Chester is a true gentleman.

Daniel R. Cohoon

Nora El Oueslati

Unison, VA

Wiesbaden, Germany

Computer Engineering

Political Science

A huge thank you to my mom, dad,

Be yourself, it is the best you have

sisters, family and friends, without

to offer the world.

whom I never would have made it.

See ya!

Braden A. Gross

Nicole M. Hartig

Louisville, KY

Henderson, NV

Biology

Humanities

I would like to thank my family and

"Life is far too short to take anything

everyone who has helped me along the way.

seriously"

Oscar Wilde. Thank

you Mama, Daddy, Krista and my best friends! I wouldn’t have made it without you guys!

Christopher “Brett” Killion

Peter C. Kaszynski

Alton, NH

Lubbock, TX

Biology

Electrical Engineering

Thanks to everyone who helped me

through here, I absolutely could

not have done it without you.

Thanks to all my friends who made this place enjoyable.

I’ve

met the most amazing people here, thanks for being the best friends

anyone could ask for.

I know I’ll be

seeing you all in the ‘real’Air Force. Maybe this place really wasn’t so bad.

Mathew F. McPhail

Pearland, TX Basic Sciences “Live your life as if you’ll never have another because you won't.”

Eric David Meyer

Abigail M. Nickels

Scottsdale, AZ

Montgomery, IL

Systems Engineering Management “He who does nothing, makes no

Political Science “To learn to succeed, you must first

mistakes; and he who makes no

learn to fail.”

Michael Jordan

mistakes, never makes any progress.”

Paul Winkler

Justin Y. North

Patrick O’Neill

Athens, GA

Hanscom APB. MA

Political Science

Colorado Springs, CO

I would like to thank all those at the

Behavioral Sciences

Academy and at home who have helped me get where I am today. I

Without my family none of this would

thank my family for their love and

flights home to a home-cooked meal

support. I thank my friends for their loyalty and the great memories. I

Courtney, we went through a lot... and came out strong. To the 2010

also want to give thanks to God for His many blessings!

have been possible, from those

Roadies, best wishes and we’ll be

seeing you in the “real” AF. Finally, I must thank Capt. (Ret) Richard Carson and Chief (Ret.) Chris Edris, two men held high in regard and without whom my tenure at USAFA would

have been short and sweet.

David M. Pool

Sean P. Quintana

Marion, IL

Highlands Ranch, CO Systems Engineering Management I am thanking my Dad, Mom, and Sister Ashley for all their support. I am stock blocking.

Civil Engineering “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God

for the salvation of everyone who

believes.”

Romans 1:16. The

I am hot tub season. I am smashing a keg and howling at

Academy has been an incredible ride; I’ve met some amazing people and seen some unforgettable places

the moon at 4 am.

all because of God’s grace. Romans

I am stuck on the pass line.

I am convincing Gonzo to party.

12:1; “Not everything that counts can

I am coming in through the 2nd

be counted. And not everything that

floor.

can be counted counts.”

I am... proud to graduate, are you?

Einstein;

“I refuse to tip-toe through life only to

safely arrive at death.”

Campolo

William C. Ray

Tiffanie “T-sizzle” Lan Richardson

Red Bank, NJ

Yuma, AZ

Biology

Basic Sciences To my family for always believing

Thank you Mom, Dad, Jeremiah,

in me and encouraging me through

Victoria, and Colleen for keeping

this experience. To my friends for making the experience into what

faith in what I do. I couldn’t have

it was.

I will always remember to

“enjoy the little things” (rule # 32)

made it through without the support

of my family and friends. And to my best friend, thank you for always

being there no matter what. Live well, Laugh often, Love always -Anonymous

Alexander J. Shin

Gary A. Smith

Kapolei, HI

Mount Dora, FL

Social Sciences

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Social Science “When you put your pants on, put

your smile on and everyone will have a great day!” Lindsay M. -

Brown

lan J. Talbot

Weare, NH Behavioral Science-

Leadership and Organizations “With every new sunrise, there is a new chance.

you blew it.” ‘Noodle*

But with every sunset, -

Jack Handy

Benjamin R. Williams

Amanda “Mandy” LeeAnn Warren

California City, CA

Fredericksburg, TX

Behavioral Science

Astronautical Engineering

Without the support of my family

Mom, Dad. Marjorie and Erin: Thank

and friends, my journey at USAFA would not be possible. Thank you

you for all of your love and support you have given me over the last four

so much for all the love and

years.

support.

I could not have done it with-

To my friends I have made

“How exciting are your dreams?

out you.

Most people don’t aim too high and

here (THRKMMC):

miss-they aim too low and hit!”

memories live on forever.

May all of our Operation

Blizzard, Gibberish German Conver-

Bob Moawad

sations, I Remember My First Beer. I think MLK summarized it the best when he said “Free at last, free at

last, I thank God I'm free at last!”

Alexander P. Yee

Christopher “C” Brennan Wolford Thornville, OH

Spring, TX

Mechanical Engineering

Political Science

“Be kind, be strong, be happy, and

I love eating all types of food

try hard.”

running.

Craig Luebben

“When you put your pants on put your smile on and everyone will havi ,

great day!”

—

Lindsay M. Brown as

quoted by Gary smith

hate

Charles D. Arden

Chandler, AZ Political Science, Chinese DTB!

qg,<M Seung-Min T. Baik

Andrew Bolint

St. Paul, MN

San Antonio, TX

Management

History Here is a trustworthy saying that

Mom, Dad, Jen, and the dog, if

deserves full acceptance: “Christ

you’re reading this that means I

Jesus came into the world to save

made it and I thank you for your If not,

sinners—of whom I am the worst.

loving help and support.

But for that very reason I was shown

we’re gonna need a house with a

mercy so that in me, the worst of

basement I can live in.

sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example

for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.”

1 Timothy

1:15-16 Thank you Dad and Mom for your Love. To everyone else, thank you for everything.

Alicia M. Bouges

Blake Paxton Brooks

Lincoln, NE

Waco, TX

Behavioral Science

Foreign Area Studies-Russia

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.”

Mark Twain

“I will lift up my eyes to the moun-

tains; from where shall my help come? My help comes from the

Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” -Psalm 121: 1-2

Blue Skies...

Austin R. Cardenas

Arlon T. Carroll

Tyler, TX

Red Oak, TX

Political Science

Basic Sciences

“Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” William Wallace -

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Lewis “Boss” Dummermuth-Boss;

John M. Doeseckle

Carol Stream, IL

Waterville, KS

Legal Studies “I hated every minute of training, but I said, “Don’t quit. Suffer now and

Operations Research "An investment in knowledge always

live the rest of your life as a cham-

pion.”

Muhammad Ali

pays the best interest." Benjamin Franklin

Thanks to all my friends and fam-

ily for helping me get through this place. It’s been a fun journey and somehow this is only the beginning.

Mark A. Hammond

Michael “Sack” Harencak

Warren, OH

Abilene, TX

Systems Engineering Management

Social Science

I would first and foremost thank my

DTB!

family and friends for helping me through the last four long years. Dad, Sarah, Dan, Brady, and Nonnie I would never have been able to make it without you. To all the

friends I made, thanks for all your

support, positive influence, and the good times we had along the way, I’ll never forget ’em.

Lauren “Lu” Hettich

Chris “Gunther” Hunter

Louisville, KY

Huntsville, UT

Legal Studies

Geospatial Sciences

“I'd rather live among the birds than

Urn missao dada e urn missao

spend my life wishing I had wings

cumprida!

to fly.”

Luke “Nick Nightrider” Hyder

Walter “W” Marcus Lange

Rome, GA

Del Mar, CA

Management First and foremost, thank you God

Economics I survived 7/20/09

for getting me this far and all the

opportunities you’ve blessed me with. Mom and Dad, you set an incredible example for me. I would not be the person I am today without your encouragement and prayers. And to the boys, I couldn’t have

done it without ya.

Through it all I’ve

learned that there really is “a friend who sticks closer than a brother”

(Proverbs 18:24). I AM going to miss you guys.

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Andrei Macarescu

Samuel A. Mansen

lanca, Romania

Huntington Beach, CA Management This space was intentionally left blank.

General Engineering Everything happens for my own good.

Jessica R. Mapes

Matthew R. McCandless

Minot, ND

Baxter Springs, KS

Foreign Area Studies: Middle East Matthew 17:20,

Social Sciences “If you want to be successful, it’s

just this simple: Know what you’re doing. Love what you’re doing. And believe in what you’re doing.” O.A. -

Battista

Brian Patrick “OC” O’Connor

Melissa “Missy” Perkins

Potomac, MD

Roy, UT Legal Studies Thank you to all my family and especially my mom, without you I would not be where I am right now! I

Foreign Area Studies: Latin America I cannot begin to express my love and gratitude for my father, mother, siblings and friends for being there through thick and thin. To the class of 1970 and all graduates, it is an honor and a privilege to join you in the Long Blue Line. For Dad and Rory, “But we in it shall be remembered; we few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he today that

also want to thank all my friends for

giving me some awesome experiences and

my roommate of three

years (Autumne) for singing me Disney songs. To RATZ, thanks for

enjoyable three years (DTB). “Life is not about surviving the an

sheds his blood with me shall be my

storm, but how you dance in the

brother.”

rain.”

Jack R. Raine

Dunsmuir, CA

Military Strategic Studies Welcome to the layer cake, boy.

Unknown

Matthew K. Ross

David T. Rodriguez

Rochester, NY

Grafton, MA

Aeronautical Engineering

Political Science

“Those who hope in the Lord will

Thank you for all your guidance

renew their

and support Mom, Dad, David and

strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” -

Jaclyn. "Welcome the task that makes yod

go beyond yourself." Frank McGee

Isaiah 40:31

Michael G. Wojciechowf

Autumne L. Wells

Henderson, NV / Brooklyn, NY

Washington, MA Physics

Political Science

Thanks everyone who have helped

Through the valuable lessons I’ve learned at the academy, I’ve become a different person. This journey would not have been possible without the help and guidance of my friends (the tripod), family, and

make it this far. A special thanks

and shout-out to my roomie, Missy

Perkins, who has taught me everything that a Mormon shouldn’t do...

mentors. I thank God that I’ve found more success than failure,

and that

will move forward with purpose and

determination to succeed both in the Air Force and life. “The future is not set. There is no fate but what we

make for ourselves.”

John Connor

Diana Denina Wong

Christopher S. Yuen

Yigo, Guam Management, Chinese

Vacaville, CA Systems Engineering Management, There are good ships, and there are wood ships...Blue Skies 364

Thanks to all that were there with me

through the last four years: in travel adventures (Spokane, England, Indonesia, China, West Point), spotting “light weight,” visits home (Guam, South Korea, C-Springs), venting and tea time (Celestial), Skype phone calls, Ratz yoga club, Tako sushi outings, building gingerbread houses, parades (DTB), arrests, intramurals, and staff meetings. You have helped create lifelong memories, love and will miss U—SAFA

“Keep away from people who tty to belittle § your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too , can become

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g-eat.

—

Mark Twain

quoted by A L I C I A

BOUg< Firsties

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Christopher M. Bean St. Charles, IL

Management The “five-year plan” has brought

many challenges and great memoires to me, my family, and close friends. I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to my Mom, Dad, and brother, Ryan for supporting me.

Juliana, I look forward to our

bright and exciting future together. I love you all. Thank you.

Samuel “Boonery” J. Boone

Lindsey Maria Briggs

Allentown, PA

Hadley, PA Operations Research

Systems Engineering Management Success is what God and others

Relationships with others are our

enable you to do.

most important legacy in life. I

“O my God, in You I trust, do not let me be ashamed.”

Psalm 25

wish I had taken more advantage

of the potential relationships I had

Dad, Mom, Lydia and Sarah-Asante

these five years and apologize for

kwa maombi.

treating some of you poorly. To my

To my brothers and sisters on our

Dad, Mom, Mike, Dan and Kate: I

team-you are truly family. Remem-

love you! Thank you for being so

ber “We are...”

supportive! Jake, you have made my academy experience so much richer; I love you! With All My Heart, Lindsey

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Patrick Brown

Mobile, AL

Management To everyone that helped me get through this place: THANK YOU! All of the letters, emails, words of

encouragement, and continued support over the past four years have meant so much to me, and I will never be able to repay all of you. I truly could not have made it without all of your help and support. And to the “bros,” thanks for all the memories I now have because of

y’all.

...Whoa I just blacked out,

what happened...?

Matthew B. Cook

Denton, TX

Biology Thanks Mom, Dad and Candace.

Alexander J. Frank

Simon S. Ferrel

Amarillo, TX

Thornton, CO

Physics, Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath

ILTP, KPS. RTB

desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that

thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” -Luke 22:31-32

Katelyn R. Hunter

Cliff D. Jones

La Crescent, MN

Fort Smith, AR Political Science

Biology Swim team girls, thanks for always

To my Mom, Dad, the super cool

making me laugh, I will never forget

bros, and my paw-paw, couldn’t

you... And Mom and Dad, thank you for always believing.

have made it without you all. Couldn't have made it without the

“I expect to pass through this world

sweaty video game sessions, bowl-

but once.

Any good therefore that

ing alley, and Skynyrd playing on

I can do, or any kindness or abili-

the computer during homework.

ties that I can show to any fellow

was a

creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.”

William

rocky and memorable time, but in the words of Speedwagon: “So, if you’re tired of the same old story, turn some pages.”

Penn

Derrick E. Kline

Sarah L. Littlefield

Hampton, IA

San Diego, CA

Foreign Area Studies: Latin America

General History

“Whether you think you can or can’t,

you’re right.”

Thanks for all the Memories....

Henry Ford

Michael J. McDonald

Marcellus “Marquavious” Pablo

Asheville, NC

McKinley

Management

White Post, VA

Thanks to the fam for all their sup-

Foreign Area Studies

port during my stay here...lopes

“But he knoweth the way that I take,

may Apollo continue to bless your days with his rays...ruggers keep up the good fight...lots of love...I’m out.

and when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as

shining gold.”

-Job 23:10

Give praise to GOD, family and friends! On to the next one!

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Steven “Adam” Pollock

Alicia Kimberly Quaco

Louisville, KY

San Diego, CA Social Science

Mechanical Engineering What a ride. God first. Thanks to all

To my family and friends -thank

my family and friends for helping through the experience. Through

you for all your love and support that helped me make it through

all the ups and downs I wouldn’t

these last four years.

change a thing. Everything happens

mean the world to me and

for a reason. Good luck in the real

wait to start our life together. To my

Air Force everyone.

dance team-you girls are amazing.

“Knowledge speaks, but wisdom

Remember that life isn’t about wait-

Jimi Hendrix

ing for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain-and we

listens.”

Colossians 3:23

Blaine, you I can’t

sure did dance.

And T: This is our country!!!

Radhika “Rad” Ranaweera

Christopher A. Smith Ferndale, WA

Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Aeronautical Engineering It has been a truly unbelievable

Above all, thanks be to God who is

ride! The four years spent here

able to do exceeding abundantly

were the best years of my life.

above all that we ask or think. To

Foreign Area Studies: Middle East

all the friends I made in 34, Aikido,

Dad, Mom, and my brothers: thank

Blue Bards, Dance (Swing, Latin &

you for all your love, support, and prayer; for the many letters, phone

Blues), and everyone else I know, I will NEVER forget you. You have made my journey memorable. I’ll

that you offered all along the way.

be half way across the world but

To my friends: thank you for the

I do hope to meet you all again

many memories and the times in life that we shared, I will not forget you.

someday.

calls, wisdom, and sound advice

Blue Skies...

Brendan F. Sullivan

Andrea M. Wise

Boston, NY

OFallon, IL

Civil Engineering

Human Systems Engineering

Thanks for all the memories.

“The future belongs to those who

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present.” Unknown

dreams.”

believe in the beauty of their -

Eleanor Roosevelt

Dad, Mom, Heather, Lee, Drew, Erin, Jamie, Matt, Catholic Choir, & friends: You are truly a blessing. Thank you for touching my life in such incredible ways. I loved every minute here and I owe it all to you.

Cody M. Yenter Newark, TX

Geospatial Science For a long time I have wondered what I would put in my blurb for the

yearbook and I guess I will always wonder, but to those that helped me, Thank You! Those of you that said it couldn’t be done, here I am!

To my friends, Thank You for picking me up when I fell!!! Lastly, to my family there are no words to express my gratitude other then I love you!

Leanne Heidi Caballer

San Diego, CA Social Science I can’t even begin to thank those who believed in me. I am most

grateful to God and my loved ones for giving me the strength to make it one day at a time.

cfldisg Sara E. Chapman

Robert “Cap” Capparelli

Newport,

Severn a Park, MD

Biology

Economics You learn what kind of person you

Mom, Dad, Anna, and Becky-thank

are when your back is against the wall and the only way out is to

you for always being a phone call away with love and support. I am

fight. These past four years were a struggle and I'm glad I made it. Thank you God for being my rock and blessing me with great family

happy to be your daughter and

sister.

Sunny-thanks for being

the best friend ever in the Weasel

Squadron. Meems, we made it!

and friends. Thank you Mom and Dad for your support and unwaver-

ing love.

Daniel and Elizabeth, two

of my best friends, thanks. Serm, 14 3. To everyone else...I’m outta

here!

Tarasita “T, Sweet Tea” Davis

Anthony Dean Christian Gilroy, CA Social Science “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the

glory forever!”

Romans 11:36

Chesapeake, VA Foreign Area Studies The days in the zoo are tough but God places people in your life to help you make it through. BSU became home and friends became

Although the road may be hard, God is good and He is always

family. Mumsie and Papi, thanks for always being there with words of

faithful

encouragement and love. I couldn’t have made it without you. “For I know the plans I have for you, dedares the LORD, plans to prosper

you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -

Jeremiah 29:11

Michael Jay Erickson

Daniel J. Everett

O’Fallon, IL

Isanti, MN

Behavioral Science

Engineering Mechanics

Thanks to all those who helped

Thank you everyone who stood by

get me through, especially my parents. Thanks to the Richards for putting up with me for four long

me and

years. Thanks to my friends on the Wrestling Team, who always

bad? Was it worth it? See ring for

managed to make me laugh-espedally at myself. I’ll never forget the ‘V’, super smoker day at lunch, or Buena Vista. “If you can’t get it up, Book of Joel you can’t get it in” -

listened to me whine while

I was here. You know who you are.

Was it hard? Was it fun? Was it that

answer...

Robert Harold Hayward

Jacque Cristine Harrier

Central Point, OR

O’Fallon, IL

Management Wow, this day has finally come! Thank you God for blessing me!

Mom, Dad, Claire, Sara, my grandparents, and all of my friends-your support meant everything. My sponsors, Suzy and Bob, thank you for

Electrical Engineering

Mike, Reed and Q thanks for all the

good times, it's been a long four years but it’s finally done. Mom and Madi thanks for supporting and helping me get through the tough time.

welcoming into your home and family. Rob, thank you for always being there for me, I can’t wait to begin the next chapter of my life with you. All of my roommates, Brittany and Kim

you were awesome and I love you

girls. We did it! :)

Dane T. Jansson

Adam “Jay Baby” Johnson

Wichita, KS Biology

Las Vegas, NV

Social Science

“The human thirst for excellence,

I AM thanking my mom, dad, brother,

knowledge: every step up the ladder of science; every adventurous

grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and Joab for their support.

reach into space; all of our combined

I AM all the hard ways and one for

modern technologies and imagina-

the dealer.

tions; even the wars we’ve fought

I AM flaking out on another spring

have provided us the tools to wage

break.

this terrible battle.

I AM “Hazard Jay” after 10 o’clock.

chaos

Through all of the

the wrongs and the discord;

I AM black moccasins and no hat in

through all of the pain and suffering; through all of our times, the one thing

service dress at the Army-AF game.

that has nourished our souls... is our

I AM going to miss the good times.

courage.”

I AM... proud to graduate. Are you?

...

Armageddon (1998)

I AM AWOL during dead-week.

Brittany Michele Keiper

Austin M. Krohn

Chandler, AZ

Fresno, CA

Behavioral Science

Political Science

Mom, thanks for always telling me

Mom, Dad, Aubrey, Olivia, & Emma-

to “keep my chin up and know I am

line: I am so grateful to God for you

special.” Dad, thanks for all your support, postcards, and convincing me to try everything. Bo, good luck here :) Jacque, I never had a

guys and all you have done to serve Him-I love you all so much! Friends:

better time than when we went out

and serve with His grace-God

thank you for everything-especially for your prayers. Walk with the Lord

together or with Tonio. Dan, can you

is good...all the time! And all the

believe we made it? Weasels, live

time

your life to our motto YGBSM and I will see you all soon. <3 bk

“He must increase, but I must

Kile H.K. Kuzma

God is good!

decrease.”

John 3:30

Isaac J. Metroka

Erie, PA

Helena, MT

Meteorology I’ve got to thank my family first and foremost. They’ve taught me so

Computer Science

much and I’m forever thankful. To

Brad, Jennie, and Taylor you’ve been everything a cadet could ask

for and more from their sponsor! THANK YOU!

Mom & Dad: Thank you for your

prayers, love, and support. Friends: Thanks for the amazing times and all of the support, it’s been fun. Tori: You're the bestest. “I cannot

be bought, compromised detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or

delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the

pool of

popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity.”

Zachary A. Nordahl

Akira B. Nervik

Molt, MT

Bellflower, CA Mechanical Engineering Vineyard, Revolutions, Chem

Beach, Stanley Canyon, Buttball, dislocated kneecap, Buena Vista, Adventure Races, Corey Smith,

“Forget being a pirate, I wanna be a bus driver,” Squat 'till you puke, Nearly Naked Mile, “Every day at three o’clock, if you’re not working out, you have to ask yourself what you are doing with your life (BOJ)." AF Wrestling, the only thing I did

Civil Engineering Thanks to Mom, Dad, Eb, my family and the folks back home for giving me the

support to get through here,

and to my friends, teammates and

coaches who made every day worth it. “Life is not tried, it is merely survived if you’re standing outside the fire.”

Garth Brooks

AFXC Fleatrainer!

that mattered. “There are millions of

people in this world who wish they had your problems.” BOJ

Matthew D. Roland

Neil M. Pfau

Paola, KS

Lexington, KY

Military Strategic Studies

Aeronautical Engineering

“Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici...” -

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,

To Winners and Champions... TINAGDTBAP

Faust

Todd “Toddy Poo” Smith

Kyle H. Spitzer

Northside Fargo, ND

Fowler, CO

Management I AM thanking my parents and friends for everything they have done for me. I AM watching Almost Famous instead of studying for an Arabic final. I AM downtown Vegas alone for 15

Behavioral Sciences “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take

heart! I have overcome the world.” -

John 16:33

hours. I AM losing 4 G’s in 5 days.

I AM rallying with Croff and Chambo until 10 in the morning. I AM putting my pillow into the washing machine blacked out. I AM going to miss my boys. I.

AM HAVING A BLAST. ARE

YOU?

Kurt T. Spranger II

Robert Ngugi Tonio

Tampa, FL

Nairobi, Kenya

Astronautical Engineering

Electrical Engineering I wouldn’t change much in the last four years. I’ve had fun, memo-

Thanks Mom, Dad, & Zak for all the

support from home. Craig you’re the best brother & PIC in the world.

Tonio, you’re the best international .ever. Summary of my life at USAFA: shadow 7, Wrestling,

roommate

Astro, jump, Excursion, 35 HWW, CST, snowboarding, Weightlifting, more Astro, Korea/Japan, coaches, friends & sponsor families. “It’s not what you do when others are watch-

ing, but what you do when no one is looking.” Dad -

rable experiences and made good friends. Thanks to God and the

Woller’s for the chance to be here; the Schaads (sponsors), my International and American friends for making this place bearable and

getting me through the tough times (swimming); Kurtis for pushing me I’ll never forget this place or the people when I go home to warm Africa. Hopefully, one day we’ll meet again; till then, Kwaheri.

Benjamin D. Zumstein Baton Rouge, LA

Aeronautical Engineering Thank you to my family and everyone who

have supported me over

these few years. To all my friends and classmates remember, “There is no limit to the good you can do if

you don’t care who gets the credit.” Gen. George C. Marshall

f .UBflfful L

■

“The human thirst for excellence knowledge: eveiy step up the ladder of ,

science; every adventurous reach into space; all of our combined modern

technologies and imaginations; eve n the wars we've fought have provided us the tools to wage this terrible battle. Through all of the chaos through all of the wrongs and the discord; through all of the pain and

suffering; through all of our times the one thing that has nourished our souls... is our courage." —Armageddon (1998) ,

quoted by DANE Jansson

Firsties

Cody D. Armstrong Erwin, TN Behavioral Science and Leadership One chapter of my life comes to a close and another begins. Through all the wonderful times and the endless struggles, I’ve grown and I’ve learned much. Thanks to all my fam-

ily and friends for making this place better on a daily basis. I couldn’t have done it without your support. To all my fellow graduates, I’ll see you on the other side. For those of us who made it, we enjoyed being Lt. Gen. Regni’s “fun class.”

Taylor S. Baughn

Benjamin D. Brice

Bartlesville, OK

Kingwood, TX Legal Studies

Management

“I wonder if he remembers me?”

We’re in it.

Steve Zissou

James R. Cornell

Jordan D. Craft

Hoover, AL

Overland Park, KS

Economics Thank you to God, my friends, and

Political Science, Legal Studies

Mom, Dad, family, and friends,

I couldn’t have

thank you for your constant support

done it without your thoughts and

throughout the years. To the 8-Balls, I’ll always remember the experience and great jumps we had. To my friends here, the good times never

family for support.

prayers! See this place in 20 years!

ended and never will. To Brendan and Danny, BBC. Our activities dur-

ing our SSS were eventful, I will see you later or I will see you another time. This is the end- this is the

beginning.“What you do on Earth echoes in Eternity.” Gladiator -

Quinton L. Croff

Beaumont, TX

Management I AM thanking all those who supported me on this long journey... I AM pick-up basketball at 4:30... I AM Vegas, Provo, Wendover, & Black Hawk in a weekend... I AM 48 hours no sleep...

I AM I AM

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“Hennessy, Press It”... CROFF!!!

Harry A. Dale Bronx, NY

Geospatial Sciences This space was intentionally left blank.

Austin L. Fallin

Justin C. Fisk

San Antonio, TX

N. Richland Hills, TX

Behavioral Sciences

English “I have no idea what I’m doing and

Thanks to my friends and fam-

that’s the state I would like to be in to you guys then I’m sure you’ll do

ily members who have helped me through the tough times and celebrated with me during the good

the same, and

just to really not be quite clear or confident in any one

times. Thanks mom and dad for

area except that area

advice. I would also like to thank

and if that’s the state that feels good

itself, that’s

the spectacular love, support, and

the headspace I want to be in, and

God Almighty for allowing me to

to really throw yourself into the fire I

overcome the trials in

guess in that way, to not play it safe and to really, really put yourself out

allowing me to press on when things get too tough to handle on my own.

there, even if it's humiliating. That’s

2 Cor. 12:9-10

where I want to be.”

my life and for

Andrew W.K.

Daniel P. Hann

Stephanie E. Frick Phoenix, AZ

Littleton, CO

Biology “Be like the bird that, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing that she hath wings.” Victor Hugo

Mechanical Engineering

I’d like to thank God for all He has done to provide the opportunities and

people to help me get through these last four years. Thanks Mom, Dad,

Tommy, Ritchie, and Jared, for all of your support; and thanks to Chelsea for being the best, and always being there.

Brendan and Jordan, lest

forget being tunnel ratz, spring break, trick or treating, or losing golf

clubs, and may we continue to devise future memories together, and never

forget BBC.

Christopher “Kip” Hanson Rhinelander, Wl

Mechanical Engineering Thanks for the memories! Blue skies... PTWOB 362

Daniel J. Hill

Heidelberg, Germany Geospatial Sciences Whoa, one bump in the road down, the weeks crawled by but the years flew by. To my family, I love you. Thank you Mom and Dad for all of the support and encourage-

ment, you made me what I am to-

day. Larissa and Kevin you guys are the best. Bucedawg and Franklin I couldn’t have survived without you !

To everyone else thanks for the good times, the bad times, and two.

all the help.

Carolyn R. Koval

Michael R. Langley

Troy, IL

Leavenworth, KS Operations Research

Political Science

Thank you to all the friends and

family who have always been there for me! I definitely could not have gotten through the last four years without you or Him.

Thanks to my family, my great friends, this place would have been a

lot tougher without their help.

I’ll always remember our

group,

MMCHRBTK, learning to skydive, all of our weekends here,

“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” Clark

Karen Kaiser

camping, snowboarding, and fighting zombie hordes, RASPIAN, sweet tea, poker nights, Ring Dance, and way too many nicknames to count.

Christopher T. Molstad

Ashley M. Myers

Peachtree City, GA

San Antonio, TX

Biology To all my wonderful family members, to all the amazing friends I made for life and to all the highest peaks and lowest valleys I experienced through my journey at USAFA, it was worth every minute. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

I took the one less traveled by

Robert Frost

Management “Even if we recycle all the bottles in the ocean, that doesn’t mean that the whales still won’t die. Td like to thank God for guiding me thru.

God bless mommy, daddy, Alexys, Angela, Gary and Adrienne. To my love, Ronnie, thanks for being everything I could ever want and

need, and much more! I love you nine times over!! To the crew, Iraqi

hostage and battleball, love yahl. To my tablemates: Teriyaki chicken and chocotacos! Yeahahah I made it!!

John H. Oliphint IV

Alexander D. Paladino

Colorado Springs, CO

Issaquah, WA Biology This space was intentionally left blank.

Management “Mad Rebel,” your wisdom, confidence, and love inspire me to be the third John H. Oliphint to serve in the U.S. military-1 love you, and I won’t let you down.

Mom and Dad, the

extent of my love and gratefulness are

simply beyond words. Thanks

to Him through whom all things are new, for our gift of free will, Your

unmerited grace, and that this is

only the beginning. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

David E. Peck

Richard Brendan Ross

Civil Engineering

Winter Springs, FL

Cripple Creek, CO I just want to say thank you-thank you God for the miracle of putting me here and all You've blessed me

with, especially the love of my life, Erinn. Thank you Mom and Dad for all your love and support. Amanda,

Andrew, Hannah, and Emily you’re the best siblings ever. Thank you to all my friends here. We’ve had

really great times and some tough ones. I could not have done some

this without any of you.

Physics Thank you God. Mom, Dad, Brian-I couldn’t have gotten where I am

today without your support and guidance. Nana, Papa, Mema, and Poppy-thank you for your constant encouragement. Physics majorssee you at hbar. Danny and Jordan, what’s up what’s up-l enjoyed slappin’ da base after cruisin’ the strip on the way to your house at 88 mph. I got a surprise for you, my poker face was a hit at Cowboys. You guys are awesome. BBC.

Emma L. Rush San Antonio, TX

Management Never give up...Never surrender!

Gilbert M. Valdes

Cory “Titz” Tintzman Corvallis, MT

New York, NY

Social Science

Operations Research

I’d first like to thank God, my par-

Mom, Dad, Datten Atten, Michael,

ents, family and friends for getting

Brendan, Melanie, my Grandparents,

through the last four years. To

and Damian: I could never have ac-,

the many friends I’ve made here,

complished any of this without your love and support. Jared, Andrew, Taylor, Kelsey, Susan, Ike, Marcus,

thank you for all the good times. I have so many good memories with the Boxing team, Tough Times Don’t

and Zack:

No person could ask

Last, Tough People Do! “Stories, not

for more loyal and true friends...I

Standards!”

cherished every day we made it through together. “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.”

Albert Pine.

Andrew Trowbridge “Trow” Ward

Kelsey Lu Yip

Savannah, GA

Littleton, CO

Mechanical and Aeronautical

Biology Mom, Dad, David, and Lindsay

Engineering These last four years have finally

thanks for all the support and words

screeching halt amidst a cloud of green engineering paper and multiple pages of AIAA format papers. It was an amazing experience only a nerd like me could appreciate. I have touched the

of wisdom to help me through this

carbon fiber fan blades of a GE 90

chance, either because they're too

come to a

place.

To my friends, you’re the

best! Thanks for everything! “Let me tell you something kid ; Everbody

gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the

turbofan and I have seen the sixth

scared, or they don’t recognize it

F136 engine being built. I dig Low-

when it spits on their shoes.”

Bypass-Afterburning-Third-Stream-

Babe" The Sandlot

Turbofans!

“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely. as

” —

Karen Kaiser Clark

quoted by Carolyn kovqi

“The

Chloe J. Angello

Manassas, VA

Biology “Don’t worry too much about the future-remember LIFE is what is

happening now. Enjoy the moments every day. I don’t worry that much about the future-things turn out or

things change.” Thanks Mom and Dad for all your words of wisdom over the years.

I never could have

made it without you!

Jay “Clark” Beesemyer

Cameron M. Bowsky

Reno, NV

Colorado Springs, CO Civil Engineering

Astronautical Engineering

“Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion.

You must set

yourself on fire.”-Arnold H. Glasow Thanks to my family and friends who supported and motivated me

every step of the way. I will never forget the memories or lose the friends that I have gained.

The Master said: ‘When you see a man of worth,

think how to rise

to his level. When you see an unworthy man, then look and examine yourself.'”

Confucius, The

Analects: Book IV

Remem-

ber that some days you’re the bird, others you’re the statue...it takes both to value what you have.

Jon Wiley Bucey

Pittsburgh, PA Aeronautical Engineering I love my family; they support me regardless of the impacts of my stupidity. Mitches never gets better, it just switches the ingredi-

Brandon C. Burfeind

Chanhassen, MN

Computer Science Mom and Dad, thanks for being great parents and supporting me through everything these four years. Leah, Philip, and Joel, you guys

ents. Without my friends, I would have washed out of here long ago.

are the

Senior year truly is the best. With

express what you have meant to me

perspective gained comes power to change what is not right. Laugh. You can’t beat the system, but you can work it. Never slip into mediocrity. Never waste a day. The end is

these past three years.

all worth it.

Ajay P. Dua Bristow, VA; Yokosuka, Japan

Geospatial Science “Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company.”

Mark Twain

Thanks for the support Mom, Padre,

Broham, and My person. See you Peeps out there.

best, I couldn’t wish for betLaura, words cannot

ter siblings.

for the rest.

I can’t wait

I love you guys. “Let

us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author

and perfecter of our faith.” -

Hebrews 12:2

Ambrose Dante Garcia

Addison B. Gentry

Roseville, CA

Sanford, CO Social Science I want to thank everyone who has

supported me in accomplishing my dream of graduating from this great institution and contributed to my

life experiences, especially Mom. I wouldn't be who I am today without those experiences. “We all wish we could erase some dark times in our

Social Science From honor probation to varsity

baseball. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Special thanks to all my close prep school friends and teammates. You all made my time here absolutely

amazing.

lives. But all of life’s experiences, bad and good, make you who you are.

Erasing any of life's experi-

ences would -

be a great mistake.”

Luis Miguel

Philip I. Husk

Ashley D. Langston

Beverly, OH Systems Engineering Management First off, I thank my God, my family,

Management Brig. Gen. David “TEX” Hill once

and my friends.

said to me, “Be honest, be kind,

I would not have

Boerne, TX

made it through this place without

and be the best you can be. Follow

them.

hard, and follow your dreams.

your dream.” Determination, in my opinion, is the keystone in achieving

Romans 8:31-39

this dream.

Believe in yourself, work

Stephen “Psycho Steve” Larson

Kevin L. LeRoux

Apple Valley, MN Management

Rockledge, FL Geospatial Science

I love you Mom and Dad, thanks for

Thanks to everyone who ever

your support. Clara, Andrew, and Sara: If I am capable of doing what

helped me to stay motivated here, especially my family and close friends. I only wish I had done more while I was here. Always work towards your goals or else you’ll

I have done, then you three are all

capable of so much more. I love you all and I know you’re going to do great things, and I’ll be there for

never achieve them.

you every step of the way. To my wrestling and football brothers, no one else earned

it like we earned it.

Go Falcons and God Bless.

Jonathan D. Miller

Sewickley, PA Computer Science Thank you Mom, Dad, David, Katie and Sarah for the endless support

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you’ve given me throughout these four years; I am so fortunate to have you behind me. Thank you Aunt Susie, Uncle David, Theodore, Noah and Hamilton; your house has been my second home and I’m truly

grateful for it. “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Steve -

Prefontaine

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Michael “Mike” A. Moroz Jr.

Jason S. H. Perry

Thomaston, GA

Tuscaloosa, AL

Human Systems Engineering

Legal Studies

Thank you to my friends and family

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who have always been there for me and supported me throughout life. Thank you for pushing me to be better than I currently am. Thank you for showing me what it means to be a a

good person. I wouldn’t change thing about my life. “If anything

is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.” -

Marcus Aurelius

Derek B. Potter

Selena S. Rodts

Granite Falls, NC

Coal Valley, IL

Civil Engineering “This is a house of learn’ed men.” -

Step Brothers

Biology Thank you to my family and friends

for your unwavering support through thick and thin. Without it I wouldn’t be where or who I am today. My time here has flown by and I must

admit without my special support

team, Evan and Brandon, I don’t know if I could have made it on my I am happy to say this chapter of my life is now over, but I am more own.

excited for what is next to come.

Kyle S. Schemenaur

Woodridge, IL Geospatial Science Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me and helping me to realize my dreams.

Brett P. Troutman

Orange Park, FL Behavioral Science I want to thank my friends and

family for their continued support, particularly my parents and brothers.

I also want to thank my bros,

Nancy, and Greg for some great memories. Thank you General Cox for not kicking me out. Finally, I want to thank my grandfather for the

support he gave me while he was with us, and the inspiration he has been from above.

David J. Urban

Kyle A. Van Valkenburg

Duncanville, TX

Tucson, AZ

Foreign Area Studies

Political Science

Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O

“Life is like a pipe and I’m a tiny

man, what is good; And what does

penny rolling up the walls inside.” -Amy Winehouse. Thanks to my family; Mom, Dad, Zach, Aunt Mary Jane, Uncle Wayne, Chris, Jim, Nick, Ashley, Uncle Mike, Grandpa Mac and Grandma Peggy. It wouldn’t

the LORD require of you, but to do

justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” Here’s a shout out to my awesome OCF friends: Yeah Texas!! Y’all made this place awesome and bittersweet to leave. We partied like rock stars

(but only the ones who don’t really party that much)

have been the same without you. Thanks to all the divers, you guys we’re one of the best things about

the Academy. The Mighty Barons, the Skyraiders and all of

my other friends here, I love you guys.

Adam J. Wickley

San Antonio, TX

Management Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

“//anything is within the powers and province of man believe that it is within your own compass also. Marcus Aurelius ,

”

—

quoted by Michael Moroz Jr.

David “Andy” C. Anderson

University Place, WA Basic Sciences

Well, it seems like it was quite a

long time ago when I first arrived here.

I’ve learned a lot and made

some

great friends along the way.

With the preparation I’ve gained from both the good and the bad ex-

periences here, I now look forward I hope I’ve been a help to at least a few people while

to life ahead.

I’ve been here, and I thank all those who have helped me.

Franklin “Frankie” Baker

Andrew “Champ” M. Beauchamp

Fairmont, WV

Dartmouth, MA

Biochemistry

Aeronautical Engineering Who would have thought four years

These past four years flew by.

ago I would be graduating from college and going into the military to

Thanks to my family and friends

my country? To all those who made it possible, Mom, Dad, Arielle,

place. To the crew, we had some great times and made some memories: ring dance, spring break, and just leaving the Hill to find a good time. “Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Dylan Thomas

serve

Grandmas Jean and Joy, and the rest of my family, thanks for support-

ing me and my decisions through these past years. To all my friends

who helped me get through this

at the Academy, thanks for being

there and making it not that bad of a

place to be.

Morgan A. Bennett

Matthew J. Buscemi

Hudson, OH

Manteo, NC

Military History One small paragraph is not nearly enough to convey all of the thanks that I owe. I owe everything to the many people who had a hand in raising me. Thank you to my friends, family, and everyone else who was

Civil Engineering To my Mom and Dad, my three

brothers, and my fiancee, thank you so much for your support and love. “Yesterday I dared to struggle.

Today I dare to win.”

Bernadette

Devlin

there for me whenever I needed

help, guidance, or just a laugh. “Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be

sorry.”

Mark Twain

Justus S. Carey

Mathew Deming

Memphis, TN

Harford, CT

Social Science

Biology

“Hey Jack, don't forget to write your senior blurb for the yearbook.”

“I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should

burn out in a brilliant blaze than it

should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow,

than a sleepy and permanent planet. The function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my

days

trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”

Jack London

Jennifer “Jenny” Ebert

Quinn D. Evans

Germantown, Wl

Panama City, FL Systems Engineering Management This space was intentionally left blar

GeoSciences I’d like to thank my family and friends for all their love and support in the last four years. Mom and Dad, you’ve been a source of unconditional love and encouragement through both the

ups and downs. Austen, your drive, honesty, and work ethic never cease to amaze me, and I am so proud of

you. Love you guys.

Tyler W. French

Jack G.M. FitzGerald

Wichita, KS

Malta, MT

Physics

Systems Engineering Management Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty & well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out & proclaiming, “Wow, what

“Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a grey twilight that knows not victory or

defeat.”

ride!"

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt

Christopher Giacomo

Gabriel J. Guzman

Nelson, NH

Queen Creek, AZ

Aeronautical Engineering

GeoSciences

“People crushed by law, have no hopes but from power. If laws are their enemies, they will be enemies

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to laws; and those who have much to hope and nothing to lose, will always be dangerous” & “When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle.” Edmund -

Burke, 1770 To Sarah, the family, and all my

friends, I owe you everything.

Brennan D. Jones

Colorado Springs, CO

Management The Academy has been the chal-

lenge I have wanted it to be. I am the person I was aspiring to be, and there are many I can thank for that. Mom and Dad thanks for

always being at my side and pushing me through everything. Michael thanks for taking me under your arm when things didn’t go well. Nick thanks for challenging my intellect. Evan thanks for being the person I can look up to and strive to become

Caitlin “Katie” Lynch

Aaron James Nelson-Kelley

I want to say thank you for all the

Splendora, TX Military Strategic Studies One chapter of life closes and an-

love and support that my family and

other opens. Each one better than

friends have given me during this

the last.

time in my life. I couldn’t have done

“In three words I can sum up every-

this without you. Dad and Mom

thing I’ve learned about life: it goes

thank you for all you have done

on.”

Aurora, CO Behavioral Science

Robert Frost

for me, I love you so much. To my

brothers, you all mean the world to me. Thank you all for supporting me through my adventures in these five years; I am forever grateful.

Charles Matthew Reynolds

Kevin M. Rosser

Lanett, AL

San Jose, CA

English

Biology

“The man of science seeks truth as a remote and unknown benefac-

Thank you for all the love and sup-

tor; he cherishes and loves it in his solitude: the poet, singing a song in which all human beings join with

him, rejoices in the presence of truth as our visible friend and hourly

port- Mom, Dad, Amy, Stuart, Team 5th, close friends, my 38 crew, and

especially all of my soccer brothers. Thank you some of the best years of my life and so many awesome

companion. Poetry is the breath and

memories. GO BIRDS!!! I'll be back

finer spirit of all knowledge; it is the

for Alumni Weekend. “It matters not

impassioned expression which is in

how straight the gate, How charged

the countenance of all science... it

with punishment the scroll, I am the

is as immortal as the heart of man.” William Wordsworth

Master of my fate, I am the Captain of my soul.” William Ernest Henley

Claudia “Yaya” Santos

Jared D. Wagner

Floresville, TX

Lebanon, PA

Biology

Engineering Mechanics Thank you Mom and Dad for helping me get through the past four

First and foremost I would like to thank God and my family for

providing the support, strength, and love I needed to get where I am I love you Mami, Papi, Chuy, and Bebe! To my friends and my “mains,” I love you and will miss

today.

you all! PS. I wish I was taller.

years. To all my Mech Buds, I will miss all of the fun times. Hard Work Makes Dreams Come True.

“The man of science seeks truth as a remote and unknown henej tor; he cherishes and loves it in his solitude: the poet, singing a song

in which all human beings join with him, rejoices in the presence

of truth as our visible friend and hourly companion. Poetry is the breath and finer spirit of all knowledge; it is the impassioned expression which is in the countenance of all science... it is as immortal as the heart of man. William Wordsworth ”

—

quoted by CHARLES Reynolds

David J. Arlington

Eagle River, AK Social Sciences I am indebted to all you who have

helped me get here, stay here, and finally graduate from here. I won’t ever be able to fully express my gratitude and I will never forget what you have done for me.

Garrett L. Canter

Reed A. Elsbernd

Tallahassee, FL

Macon, GA

Basic Sciences

Physics Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start. God works in amazing and mysterious ways! Rob, Mike, and my other good friends and family, thank you for helping me through this place. Paul, you are the best brother I could hope for. I love

“Put your oars in the water and row.” -Dad

you mom!

Erin E. Ferderer

Joshua L. Gelsomino

Port Orchard, VIA

Glocester, Rl

Behavioral Science

Throughout these past four years, words cannot describe how truly

To the many that supported and

thankful I am for the support from

ence, I can't express my gratitude

family and friends. Dad, Mom, Julie, Ryan, Mike, and Dottie, thank you for everything. As this new chapter of my life begins, I can look forward with confidence and remember that the friends I made as well as this

institution have made me a better individual. “Today we do what others

stood by me through this experi-

enough.

I hope that I’ve enriched

your lives half as much as you’ve enriched mine. Thanks for your

encouragement, your love, and your patience through the years, and know that I feel truly blessed to have you all in my life.

won't, so tomorrow we can do what others can’t.”

Anonymous

Sean Andrew Flores Guerrero

Harmon

English

Pittsburgh, PA Biology I made it here through tough love. I got through here with tough friends. As much as people complain, I love this place. Yatta!

“There is no limit to the good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.” Gen. George C. -

Marshall, USA. USAFA has given me many opportunities at the cost of some of my life, but I have gladly

given it.

I encourage those who

come after me to be people who de-

mand respect, and who understand that the military is about selflessness.

Good luck to all my friends

and classmates!

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Fin

Matthew “Martial Arts Mayhem”

Colorado Springs, CO

Derek R. Jelinek

Everett, WA Electrical Engineering The support of my family and

;

friends has helped me accomplish more

here in four years than I ever

thought possible. Mom & Dad, your unconditional love helped me make it through the worst days. The experiences I have had with my friends

have made me a better person: I cannot express my gratitude.

Christopher “Koppdawg” Kop Acworth, GA Behavioral Science I want to thank my family for believing in me and being there no matter how tough this place got. I’m sure

I could not have made it without

ya’II. It's been said that the most important things in life are what you leave behind, not what you take with you; all I can say is I hope what I’m leaving behind is better than what I'm taking.

Zachary R. Landecker

Joshua “Uncle” Lapso

Monticello, MN

San Luis Obispo, CA Computer Engineering [Tommy]: A lot of people go to college for eight years. [Richard]: Yeah we call them doctors” Tommy Boy

Biology I thank my family and friends for all of their love and support throughout these past four years; it has already been a great journey and life is only about to begin. “To get what we

‘

have never had, we must do what we’ve never done.”

Anonymous

Jill A. Larson

Sean Coutts Long

Dodge City, KS

Arlington, VA

Humanities

Political Science

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart

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And do not lean on your own under-

standing. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 Thank you Mommy and Pops for -

all your love and support. Thank

you Oma and Opa for being the best sponsor family. Jace thanks for

keeping mom awake on the trips. Jami finish out these next two years

strong. I love you guys!

Joseph “The Albino Burrito” Lopez

Whitney D. Martin

Nashua, NH

Social Science and Philosophy

Management “Maybe, just once, someone will call me ‘sir' without adding, ‘you’re making a scene.'” Homer Simpson -

Billings, MT You all made it worthwhile. I am forever grateful that each of you touched my life in the way you did. “Lord of the far horizons,

Give us the eyes to see Over the verge of the sundown The beauty that is to be.” -

Bliss Carmen, Lord of the Far

Horizons

Tyler G. Russon

Jonathan R. Ruiz

Papillion, NE

Fremont, CA

Humanities

Social Science

Experience often teaches us what regardless,

Thanks to my family, the Preppies

our loved ones cannot;

of '06, and all my friends for their

thanks to everyone who tried. Mom

support. Aviate, Navigate, Commu-

and Dad, your encouragement and

nicate...in that order.

support were invaluable; I won’t forget you were there every step of

“The only test of an informed or

the way. Nathaniel and Matthew,

person understands how little they know.” Christopher Hitchens

God has great plans for you; seize

educated person is how much that

your futures. Friends, thanks for caring, sticking with me through good times and bad, plus everywhere in between. I love you all and thank you for your support.

Scott “Andy” Schweitzer

Macedonia, OH

Management Thank you Mom, Dad, and Kate for

all the help and support you have given me. I could not have done it without you!

William C. Shackelford II

Cristopher “Shu” Shumaker

Mascoutah, IL

Loveland, OH

Aeronautical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

“Suffering produces perseverance;

I’m so happy that I made it. I

perseverance, character; and charRomans 5: 3-5 acter, hope.”

couldn’t have done it without my

I want to thank the Lord Jesus

for His grace, love, and direction. Thank you to my mom, dad, sister,

family as well as my friends at home and at the Academy. “Happy are those who dream dreams and are

ready to pay the price to make them Leon Joseph Cardinal

family, and church for their continual

come true.”

support and love. It’s been an exciting ride, glad I got to take it with everyone I did. Remember, “It’s not who you are underneath, but what

Suenens

you do that defines you.” Batman Begins

Edmund “Ed” Ward

Linea M. Stuckey

Norco, CA

Whiteford, MD

Behavioral Science

Basic Sciences

I have to admit, it’s been a rough

As all of you know this has been

long hard road for me and there many people that I want to

four years. I’d like to thank my

friends, my mom and dad and the

are so

rest of my family, and James for

thank that I can’t fit it in less than

helping me make it through. I am forever grateful for the person that this place has made me. “Promise me you’ll never forget me because if I thought you would I’d never leave.”

80 words. Most importantly I want

Winnie the Pooh

to thank my family for all their sup-

port, Mom, Dad, Reuben, Jethro, Josie and Gabe. And of course all the great guys here, Chris, Dave,

Nathan, Sam, Jelli and many more I couldn't have graduated without you guys.

Katherine “Katie” Anderson Coon Rapids, MN

Behavioral Science “We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed

and broken...”-2 Corinthians 4:8-9. Thank you Lord for the many bless-

ings you have given me throughout my lifetime; I owe everything to You. Mom, dad, and Betsy thank you or all your love, guidance, and support; I couldn’t have made it this far ,

without you all. Mike, Marissa, and

Alisa, thank you for putting up with me over the years and

helping me

grow. Pistevo!

Christopher D. Carillo

William R. Baker

Edmond, OK

Fountain Hills, AZ

Aeronautical Engineering

Geospatial Science I would like to thank My Dad and Mom, Moose, Mike, Mary, Peter, and Leah, Grandparents, Aunt Becky, Uncle Jim, Uncle Frank, JC, Suzan, and Danny Curran, Paul and Adam Feliz, The Dills Family, Matt G. and Matt FI., Ryan Stuart,

I truly appreciate aeronautics, but I am truly thankful that four years after speaking up, the Lord has

finally sent us. Now, let’s go. -

Festus

Nick L., Justin N., Chad G., Sam S.,

Frank, DJ, Sean L., Grooms, Dan,

Cap, Todd S., the Kickers, Col R., and Neil for helping me through this place.

Devon “D.J.” Ford Jr.

Michael P. Dobransky

Willmar, MN

St. Louis, MO

Aeronautical Engineering

System Engineering Management

Dad, Mom, Joe, and Daniel, thank

“Reach for the Moon Because Even

you for the incredible support you

if you fail, you will still land somewhere between the stars.”

have given me over the last four

years. To my friends, it’s been a privilege to have known you over

Vince Lombardi

these past four years and I look forward to serving with you.

“Accept challenges, so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory. Gen. George S. Patton

“

Brittney L. Garrett

Jim “Indiana James” Godfrey

Temecula, CA

Quincy, IL History

Behavioral Science Thanks to God and all the family

“Freedom is never more than one

and friends who got me through this

generation away from extinction.

place. Now on to the next challenge... “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”

We didn’t pass it to our children in

-Abraham Lincoln

the bloodstream. It must be fought

for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” -

Ronald Reagan

Christopher “Gigs” Horn

Peter D. Guzowski

Athens, GA

Tiffin, OH

Systems Engineering Management This space was intentionally left blank.

Biochemistry To my family: I love you all. I couldn't have done it without your

support through these four years.

Brock F. Logan

Sean A Lipkin

Gladewater, TX

Centennial, CO

Management

Operations Research I don’t have enough space to adequately thank the people who have helped me through this place. To my family, you have always

To my Mom and Dad, I couldn’t have made it through the Academy without you. To all my friends, the

Horse, L’ rein, Vegas, and my true fascination of 119 ridges, you truly made life here unique. Thanks to

been there for me. I will miss you all dearly, more than I can possi-

To my

the Academy for all the places I

bly convey through words.

have been, the people that I have

friends, I’ll never forget you. Good

met, and the future that I hold. Do

luck to all of you in the future, and I

what you love and live everyday like

hope our paths cross frequently!

it’s your last, because one of these

days, you will be right.

Christopher M. Lovas

Hercules, CA

Basic Sciences

Systems Engineering Management Mom, Dad, family, P10, Jon, Dorn,

It took five years, but I finally made it! To the lives I’ve changed and

whose lives changed me, and to all my friends-thank you for helping me make it through and for the

amazing experiences. Michael, Stephen, and John-you are the reason

Maxine E.T. Lucas

Waukesha, Wl

I come home and I love you!

Jakz, Chan: thank you for the prayers, love and support. My enlisted buddies: thanks for the suppor

though I “crossed to the dark The experiences and memories are what helped made this place

even

side

”

bearable. There’s no way I can neve

Mom, there’s no way I can thank

forget “the little people” or where

you enough for listening to me, and for giving me strength, encourage-

thank you for being my other Moms.

ment, and unending love. I love you

[All others] Thanks for the memories!

forever! John 15:13

I'M FINALLY DONE!!!!!!!!!

I came from. Tita ImeldaA/ioletta:

Lauren K. McKinnon

Houston A. Nelson

Haddam, CT

Nashville, TN

Civil Engineering

Behavioral Science

Always, be true to your heart so in the end you will never feel like you

cheated yourself.

Thanks to Mom and Dad (RIP), my

good friends, and amazing teachers for getting me through; cruise frosh year; scrubs; rugby; fishing with

shovels; Samantha, Sabrina, and

Sally ride together; HRTKMMCB; cookie monster fight; Halo/Zombie nights at Club Milligan; holes in walls; throwing Christmas tree; three bears: cashville summers; operation black top; chopping up in

turkey; ghosts

the darkness; shower time;

yota

club; where is she!?; Phillipians 4:13

Firsties

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William D. Percoski

Cameron L. Ross

Belleville, Wl

Denver, CO

Space Operations

American History I want to thank God for the amazing

First and foremost, thank you Mom,

Dad, Gram and Gramps. Looking back, I’ve come a long way. In my first year here, my old roommate,

Spencer Shibler told me to “Never forget where you came from.” And so, I thank all of my friends, family, and mentors who helped me along the way. I will never forget... for this truly is a great place to come from.

opportunities and blessings he has given me throughout my time here, his love is amazing! Fam, you guys are the best! To all

my friends and

homies, I love you guys more than words can express! Thanks for all

the salsa, bible studies, rocking

out, and After-show-re-run-fun! Just

experiencing life with you cats was wicked fun! For the basketball fellas, it was a wild ride but you guys made it worth it!

Chad “Chims” Rubin

Daniel R. Shea

Lancaster, PA

Eagle River, AK Biology

Operations Research Thanks to everyone who made the

I would like to thank His Noodliness

past four years possible. Here’s to good times for years to come.

the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

could not have graduated without the strength and comfort of His

Noodly Appendage. “Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” Napoleon Bonaparte -

Samuel G. Smith

Arvada, CO

Military History

Foreign Area Studies Never give in to pressure to abandon good morals, no matter the personal cost.

“If you will it, dude, it is no dream.” -

Walter

Christie Marie Taylor

Ronald C. Todd III

Tigard, OR

Lawton, OK

Behavioral Science

Systems Engineering Management I would not have made it through

“Hey Jocelyn... they didn't kick us out!”

Patrick A. Solheid

Waynesfield, OH

without the love and support of my friends, sponsors, family, and God. Thank you. That said, RIP

Safari, Quad Raves, elk bomb,

R(J)HTMKMCB, 30 times, Ra the Sun God, Chronicles of Carebear,

Casa Bonita, Octoberfest, club

Milligan, Raspian, Barbara Ann, Beastmaster, Caw Caw, snuggies, Lukkkkkeee, Ring Dance, Ukraine, Prom, techno, cross fit, victory lap, Pam the blam, and roof jumping.

Daniel M. Walker

William Weindel

Arlington, TX

San Francisco, CA

Economics

Political Science

"It's all about the bucks kid. Ev-

I fought this place for so long... I

erything else is just conversation.”

fought myself and God even longer. In the end, I lost to them all, yet still

Gordon Gekko.

found the meaning of each. Thank

Shout out to all the Bros and Buds

you to everyone who stood by my

that made is possible. Mom, Dad

side; I love you mom and dad!

and Sis thanks for the Support.

EconFrat, Gun Runners, Cali Sun,

Daytona. 94th, 1465. Live Forever Young

-at

p.RHAlV/f

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for,

protected and handed on for them to do the same. ,

” —

Ronald Reagan

quoted by Jl M Godfrey

with the

show

(Right) Wearning a gift from a cadet, a hat, LeAnn Rimes heats up the stage on a cold winter

night during her Jan. 22 concert in

Arnold Hall. po ballad women

She dedicated her up-tem-

"Strong" to the service men and

present in the audience.

(Above)

Cadets perform in the Blue Bards fall musi-

cal. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

urn

Tasteful

Architecture

(Left) Fourthciassmen Kelly 0'||rady builds a gingerbread house at Winterfest 2009 in Arnold Hall. I Photos

by Amie

Spencer

Fun and Funny

(Above and below) Comedians Hasan

Minhaj and Tracey Ashley entertain cadets with good humor.

They were

among a joke-heavy line-up for the C.O.R.E. concert series in 2009-2010.

£a*ino Fe*t £eptem&er 25, 2009 7J30 pm

j^fiROTHERV FROM PlFFERENT MOTHER V CtOMEPlAN*) October 23, 2009 7530 pm Holipay Fe*t

Pecem&er 5, 2009

7'30 pm

Pan Ahpoot C6omepian)

January 15, 2010 7130 pm Tracey A*hiey (&omepian) January 15, 2010

7130 pm

Sit Down for Stand Up

(Above) Dan Ahdoot adds more good humor to cadets' lives while (below) the Dynamic Duo entertains students with “Slam

Poetry.”

£anpy £o&urn Country Pop/Rock February 19, 2010

7530 pm

Ha*an Minhaj C£omepian)

Pynamic Puo C^lam Poetry) April 9, 2010

7130 pm

Tuning In (Left) Candy Coburn s treats cadets to her country-pop-rock show. The singer was C.O.R.E.’s

only music act until the grad

week’s cadet Jamboree.

C.O.R.E

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Top* in Blue (Variety £how) Aucu*t 23, 2009 Penni* Miller (6omepian) September 19, 2009 In the Moop (Theatrical Revue) Ostomr 16, 2009

£amelot (Musical) November 6, 2009 Tops in Blue (Above) The musical Airmen show their stuff with song, dance and musical instruments.

•

10 Tenor* (£hri*tma* £how) November 10, 2009

LeAnn Rime* (Country Mu*ician) January 22, 2010 Pink Floyp Experience (Rock Tribute) February 5, 2010 Ie £ranp Cirque (Preci*ion $kill) March 5, 2010

Camelot and In the Mood

(Above) Lancelot and Guenevere bring the fabled story of

King Arthur to the Arnold hall stage and singers and dancers get patrons “In the Mood” (right) for a theatrical review. The shows brought Broadway-style culture to the Academy.

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Entertainment

M ;

Tops in Blue

(Right) Talented Airmen from around the Air Force team up to bring their annual variety

show to entertain. I Photos by Arnie Spencer

In the Mood

(Above) Trumpets lead the way during a theatrical review offered by In the Mood.

Dennis Miller

(Above) The well-known comedian and

political humorist hits the Arnold Hall crowd with his politically insightful but sometimes blunt commentary.

Le Grand Cirque

(Left) AcrolSts treat patrons to ay

dazzling array of precision stunWand athletic prowess amidst the brash colors and costumes. I Photos by Amie

Spencer

LeAnn Rimes

(Above) Cadets make the country diva feel at home showering her with and an invitation to was declined

gifts

Ring Dance (which

graciously).

|Dierks Bentley l(Left) Country artist Dierks Bentley and warm-up act Hays jCarll join the Academy Concert series as an unscheduled, lateIseason addition.

10 Tenors

(Above and left) The 10 Tenors treat Arnold Hall attendees to a wealth of musical talent.

Academy Concerts

Beauty and the Beast (Top five photos) Blue Bards treated graduation week guests to their musical telling of the

story of

Belle and the beastly prince who imprisoned her father complete with magical kitchenware

May 20,1

22 and 23.1 Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Clockwise from above) Bell and her father, Logan Clarke and Michael Scott, sing “No Matter What.” Alex Hillman, The Beast, performs “If I can’t Love Her.” The Radhika Ranaweera as the candlestick

invites Bell to “Be our Guest.”

Ryan Hess, as

Gaston, sits among the adoring local women while Joe Lopez as LaFou, sings “Gaston.”

Katy Moffet

brings Mrs. Potts to life

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Entertainment

A Night of One Acts (Bottom three photos) Blue Bards produced a variety show featuring seven short skits

Feb. 22 and 23.1 Photos by Amie Spencer

(From left'

pl,j a

”

and D

(

‘0 Joe Lopez, Zach Ratkovich and Kyle Schory perform “The Philadel-

mdler leads the Improv group called “Fourth Wall.” Ratkovich, Schory .iernan bring “Words, Words, Words” to Arnold Hall.

Blue Bards

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(Left) In order to gain full acceptance into the Cadet Wing, freshmen endure grueling

days of Recognition training. Several days of extra exercise combined with lessons in

leadership and military heritage results in the award of Academy prop and wings to the fourthclassmen. wear

(Above) Cadets

their parade day best for a home-

coming formation on the Terazzo. I Photos

by C1C Luke Connolly

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mighty

mach L>l1t? The emblem in the shape of a spearhead and bordered in

black, has two colored fields, the upper green and the lower black. A black diagonal strip edged in white separates the fields. A black Maltese cross trimmed in white is on the green field and a

gold griffin

is on the black field. "First Takes

Care of its Own" is written in black letters on a gold scroll beneath the black field. The griffin symbolizes the search for the treasure from intruders.

1 Joshua M Auerbach Matthew D Beath Jesus J Beltran Jason P Breaux

Angelica R Canales Ryan M Cobb Tobias G Dirks Sean M Dronen

Michael G Dunn Derek N Fiebig

Jessica C Fischer

Christopher F Fleming Damian T Franz

Kyle T Goldsmith Jacob L Highfil Greg E Hoyt Kazden K Ikehara Daniel J Klimkowski

Stephen N Krieger Steven D Lauver Keisha F Salandy Travis FI Sebree

Christopher W Severino Liam M Stein

Matthew A Tasin Forrest K Whitfield Evan D Wise

Margarita Zhukov

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Cadet Squadrons ssseKf ■.ssssHf-'■

Blaize E Angelet Robert F Belz

Bethany P Blackburn Michael J Brown

Spencer H Buck Christopher L Carte Chia-Hsien Chao David A Cleveland-Hadley Michael D Cousins

Ryan B Critchfield James M Dunlop Paulo M Dutra

Joseph H Early IV Michael D Hauser

Jeremiah L Haynes

Lindsey M Heath Catherine M Kiyota Alexa K Landreaux

Victoria M Martinez Michael J McKinley Rachel M Reeder

Christopher R Remsing Aaron J Schuetze

Alexander A Schultheiss

Kyle E Schwochow Janai N Singletary

Ryan S Taylor Kaila M Weber Kaitlin A Werling Zheng Zhong

Edward S Alexander Alison A Balutowski Alexander C Beveridge Adam J Brakeville Davis T Brush

Johncarlo A Buitrago Rolanda Burnett Jr. Nicholas A Clayton

Philip A Conte Heather C Diniz Brendan K Donovan

Zachary J Francis Kurt J Hakola John D Hopkins

Brandy A Jayne Paul C Kim

Buddy C Kinder CarloAMancini Alyssa J Manwaring Garret M Martin Lee R Morris

Lindsey C Mueller Christopher G Nelson Marko Podplatnik Thomas C Popp

Creighton V Scovil Craig R Stan Brennan J Sweeney Laurel K Tracy Cameron D Vickroy Nicolas O Watson Shandiin J West John M Wetzig

Jeremiah G Williams Alan P Wooldridge Jr.

Cadet Squadrons

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The patch is a large circular

emblem with a thin silver border. A banner inscribed with the word

"DEUCE" sits on top of the circle. From a white contrail on a black

field emerges the Roman numeral II. A red and blue contrail, pro-

duced by two jet aircraft frame the white contrail. The red, white and blue contrails represents the colors of the American flag. The "II" identi-

ties the Second Cadet Squadron. The black background signifies the vastness of space. The planes

originating from the top of the field denote humanity's conquest of space. The three contrails represent the three areas in which all cadets strive to excel: Military, academics, and athletics. This patch,

designed

and first used by the Second Cadet

Squadron in 1972, is the third patch worn by its members.

James J Albano Jae J Bae Joel N Bateman

David P Beatty Andrew R Buttitta

Robert J Caulkins

Bradley J Connor Michael A Duenes

David S Gray Jessica N Hellmann Kallen L Judah

Bryan M Koenig Emersyn G Lara Joshua D Lemair Kurt A Lemmen Trisha Penrod

Evan M Porter Moises Rendon Palmer F Roux III

Kelly E Spencer Darrell B Strovers

Christopher R Thomas Kristin R Ware

Raphael E Watson Tyler P Wright Kyle D Yohe

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Cadet Squadrons

2012 Simone E Barrette

Joseph P Boyle Julian T Broaddus Scott A Brooks Michael A Butler

Casey R Cardwell Meredith A Dilley Jon P Escamilla

Andrew S Fuller

Ryan J Gardner Woody S Go David C Hein

Stephen D Keck Thomas T Kirwan John F Melcher IV Kenneth A Neal

Kody L O’Connell Devin P Patterson Austin D Pershke

Eric P Phillips Jared C Powell

Raymond Y Revell Lauren N Shetley Thomas L Spangler Emma M Stone David S Takahashi

Tranay L Tanner Zachary C Tubb Meagan A Wyngarden

2013 Julie CAhn

Matthew J Bell

Kelsey K Berger Shayne J Boyd Jennifer A Cains Andrew M Calloway

Wesley P Cobb Cory D Concha Matthew M Cooper Jeffrey W Downie Megan S Edson Bradley J Frost

Michael A Gartee Brandon T Hirneise

Ryan F Hogan Natalie J Justice Matthew L Kluckman John C Lavengood

Brandon M Leet

Kyle T McCabe Patrick T McGunagle Daniel B Neal

Suzann G Nordquist Nicholas A Owen Ian D Pryce Allen R Revels Jr.

William G Shaw Derek T Smith Loren N Vanrassen

Stephen J Welling Jeffrey D Williams

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The prominent feature is a lunging,

silver, three-headed dog. Behind the dog are three red columns rest-

ing on a red pedestal. Across the tops of the columns is a red lintel

bearing the word "Cerberus." Silver bands edge the base and the

Ifell)

top of each of the three columns. Behind the columns is a yellow fire accented with red. Cerberus is the

gods' three-headed watchdog with the tail of a dragon or a serpent; the three heads symbolize the

qualities of loyalty, obedience and fearlessness.

Rachael L Arthur

Kaylyn C Arvidson Matthew W. Barattino

Van-Ryan J Belanger Zachary A Borg James E Carson Chase J Darden Jason D Gabrick

Nathaniel W Gilbert Ian N Ignatiev Samuel C Johnson Brennan K Lawson

Travis A Lyon Alexander J Meyer

L 1 w

Andrew R Miller

Cody Moorhead Kyle B Nelson Wesley H Osborn Thomas L Pressley Sara K Puckett

Philip A Rancourt Bradley R Sapper Vai A Schierholtz

Matthew T Siegel Dustin P Smail Paul T Stanley Krystal A Sweitzer Trever S Symalla Carrie L Tengelsen Liliana G Urrego Charles J Wasson

344

Cadet Squadrons

j*<?

T-

2312 Mason T Armstrong

Bryce T Bergman Jonathan D Broadbent Lauren M Carter

Sheldon C Clary Caleb S Cole

Raymond C Crone III Thomas C Davis Jr.

Derek J Ecklebe

Corey A Eddy Michael R Fleming Cody J Gentry Jorge Gonzalez Jr. Caitlin M Gregory Matthew J Ibarra

Shelley R Johnson Samantha C Jones Patrick H Joseph Jonathan F Kimball Andrew C Konemann

Jamie R Levesque David A Lucas II

Christopher A Maloney Allison A Marx

Henry F Niemeyer III Mengyuan Qiu Sheila R Sherman Dennis T Smith

Ryan S Sol Ethan G Still Michael S Wojdan

Calvin J Woodard

2013 Eric M Artman Kevin G Bess Andrew Bettinger Renee R Bohac Danielle M. Cortez

Garrett J Custons Darrell L Dancy Pasach G Dehue

Joshua B Dunn

Sophia M Epps Ryne D Hanson James A Hurley IV Robert G Isley Kevin P Jackson Lauren G Kolod Robert N Kouwe

Michael A Leland Francis A Marges

Michael T McCoy Gabriel B Narvaez Daniel E Nissen

Meagan M Ostrander Michael D Radosevich

Kyle D Rasmussen Spencer P Rhoton Krzysztof J Ryszka Justin T Smith

Matthew S Sullivan

Madilynn E Viens Benjamin C York

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A white contrail, originating from

infinity, passes through the center of the "4" and emanates from a

pair of silver prop and wings. A

light blue starburst sits behind the prop and wings.

"Fightin' Fourth"

is the squadron motto. The motto

"Fightin' Fourth" was given to the squadron in recognition of the squadron's defense of the falcons against mascot thieves at Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. The bold printing

symbolizes the pride and polished attitude of each squadron member. The prop and wings symbolize an upperclass cadet.

Gold, blue,

silver, and red represent the four

Academy class colors. This patch is a symbol to all Fourth

Squadron

grads of the unifs winning tradition, Erol-George S Asu Anthony J Belviso Sean S Bertsch Matthew S Brew

Monique A Cazares Curtis E Christensen Erin M Flanigan Jack C Forrester Mark G Gaudette

Lyndsey L Horn James L Leli

Christopher A Lester Robert G Menzel

Sarah E Mueller

Raychel A Poremski Kyle N Rimando Keenan R Ryner Michael J Sayers

Tyler M Schonsheck Kyle A Smith James L Spidel William B Waugaman Chad L Weaver Derek B Worth

Ryan A Zielinski

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2312 Cody W Abies Amanda P Atitya Linden B Ballen Jason E Besecky

Matthew R Bleckman Corbin J Boyles Hannah A Campbell Daniel J Castro

Anthony D Demma Shawn T Emery David A Granato Harrison M Green Andrew J Haus Matthew W Hendrickson Travis S Martinez Brett J McKinnon

John P Mendez

Timothy A Miller Bridgett M Murphy Michael E O’Donnell

Ashley D Olson Joanna K Pattugalan Alexa A Ramsier

Timothy A Reid Samuel P Rinaldi Nathaniel W Roesler

Joseph D Shields Timothy W Smith Daniel Y Won Enoch T Wong

Jennifer G Bremser Karl A Burnett Lee G Bussey Erik D Clark

Shane D Cox David A Dunkel Aaron W Dyke

Rhianna-Katherine Farm Robert J Gasper Steven E George Daniel P Gregory Michael T Harrington Stephannie Hernandez-

Ruberte Thomas B Ishmael Austin E Jones Daniel R Katz

Henry M Krukowski Jr. Jessica E Laucher

Caleb S Maclachlan Connor P McKinney Jonathan M O’Neill James T Okamoto

Collin E Payne

Angela M Phillips

Gregory X Renner Matthew F Roberts William V Smedley Andrew W Stueckemann

Ralph K Tatum Wolf I Thielmann Joshua D Thomas

Stephanie M Wells Cooper J Zielinski

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A blue semicircular field, placed

at an angle on the upper half of the patch, shows a camouflaged F-4 Phantom jet. A snarling gray

wolf's head rests on the cockpit of the aircraft, and a red numeral

"5" is located on the fuselage to the right of the wolf. The patch

signifies the squadron's association with the famous "Wolfpack"

fighter

wing, led in Southeast Asia by Brig. Gen. Robin Olds; the fierceness,

professionalism and dedication to duty demonstrated by the

wing

is emulated the Fifth Squadron

cadets. The F-4 Phantom and the wolf indicate the cunning and te-

nacity used by General Olds' forces and the high degree of spirit

demonstrated.

Scott M Addy Jade E Best

Hugh M Black IV Lantz W Casey John R Connelly William T Dallas Gavin M Fluhart Alexander Jack

John A Kerr Joel T Kraus Chase E Lane Elliot C Loper Christopher J McCool

Stephen J Miller Nathaniel Moyer Marvin G Poquiz Stevie A Puentes Adrian Ramos Sanchez

Reginald B Rembert Eric J Robinson Patrick S Ryan Rachel E Simmons Y B Yatawara

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Zachary L Bennett Madison Chilton Brack W Duvall

Andrew J Ferris Eli AGarduno

Daniel T Harold Fumiko E Hedlund

Sarah E Hunt

Thomas G Jack Matthew J Lee

Ryan C Lutz Hanna B Marlette

Sean P McGee Kenneth A Natelli

Jonathan C Newman Aadit A Patel

Samantha B Reep

Benjamin L Rinaldi Brandon L Roberts Jamela D Satterfield Michael A Sattes David P Shadoin

Brittany B Szewc Ryan C Trudelle James C Ure

Vicente N Vasquez Dartanian T Warr

Bryan Y Watson Tyler D Weissinger Weston E Woldt

Alex M Zubey

Kschristopher M Anda Evan D Blazevic David L Bosner Erin J Brown Ian A Butler

Anthony J Cummings Kevin C Durr Richard R Edwards

Nicholas E Espinoza Aaron S Gibson

Alexandra B Goodwin Janie E Gray

Kyle R Green Casey B Hancock Ryan L Hartz Sean S King

Ryan D Kunce Josiah I Lane

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Christopher J Olson Andrew P Pineda Joel V Reyes

Luke J Richardson Ethan J Smith

Christopher M Thompson William H Trevathan

Cody A Verge Samuel H Ward Steffan M Wilcox Esther D Willett Sean L Zoufaly

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The bright red patch, a circle bordered in white, shows a large,

boldly printed white "6" located in the center. A ferocious black

bull, snorting a white cloud, leaps

through the circular opening at the bottom of the six. The huge black

bull, the Sixth Squadron's mascot

symbolizes strength, courage, determination, perseverance and te-

nacity. The bright red background adds to the glory of the bull. This is the original squadron patch.

Lyndy E Axon Kyle O Bailey Jennifer A Bandi Jennifer A Barbee David L Barron Mark P Bell Patrick K Doyle

David E Eng Jessica D Gentry Michael N Glatthar Richard J Kim Derrick W Luken

Kimberly B Madorran Randolph J Mann Edward H Miller Vincent C Miranda Travis P Nelson James R Nichol

Douglas E Parrish Jasper D Simmons Allan J Smith Grace L St Clair

Devon A Ussery Garrett T Wilson

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3012 Russell T Ahrens David G Baccash

Christopher J Brown Vincent J Capra Colby D Chaput Morgan E England Harrison C Gebs

Dustin L Hayhurst

Timothy Jefferson Jr. Henry H Kehs Jennifer M Kinsey Aaron J Koveleskie

Tristan A Latchu William J Lawrence Travis J Lund Daniel A Nelson

Anthony G Pompa Sarah J Radakovich Paulina K Rudolph

Daniel K Rule

Benjamin D Sowers Andrew J Spalla Bryan G Stigall Cesare A Szur

Nicole M Torres Susan R Vanden Dries

Tyler J Vaughn Joanna R Voss

John D Welch

Ryan C Williams Jeffre K Wood

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Lindsey A Byrd Nathaniel R Cameron Daniel H Chen

Corey M Davis Ian J Day Clayton J Elliott Daniel W Frymire

Kenneth T Gipson Jr.

Bethany A Gross Gregory A Hodgkins Monica R Hottle Nathan M Jones

Zachary B Laird Alexander D Lerda-Plog Amanda K Maclean Matthew C Melhado Elisabeth Mellado

Anthony G Navaroli Adelae B Riley Max D Robertson

Christopher A Ruiz Travis C Smith Patrick D Sparks Daniel J Thompson

Zachary Watkins Alexander P Williams Dustin R Wilson Micah D Winkley

Laura N Young

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The patch is a royal blue equilateral

triangle, bordered in gold, standing on its vertex. A white unicorn,

its

features outlined in blue, stands in the center. A golden lightning bolt

overlaps the unicorn and forms

the shape of a large seven. The

large and powerful unicorn signifies

strength. This mythological animal

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virtually invincible in battle.

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stands for fidelity and relates the Seventh Squadron to the Air Force. The gold border stands for valor and its golden rewards. The seven,

shaped from a lightning bolt, symbolizes the speed with which the Air Force strikes in battle. This is the

original squadron patch.

Alexander J Arndt Nehemiah F Bostick Sean M Christy

Brendan R Cleary Amanda L Davis

Kipp C Druecke Ross M Elder Patrick K Gould

Michael D Harrison Ian J Hocking

Joshua T Ku Elizabeth A Levri Kevin R Lewis Ben J Mathewson

William I McAngus Elliot M Noon

Taylor J Olson Kyle S Rich Jonathan C Ryherd Elizabeth A Scarberry Amber R Sells John M Simkus

Jennifer L Simoneau

Gray M Thompson Nathaniel E Thuli

Brittany L White

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2012 Aaron T Ashley Michael P Beaulieu

Diana N Bennett Matthew C Blessing Patrick K Burke Joshua J Burton

Stephen D Caple Caroline L Dluzen

Christina D England Patrick J Everson

Colton P Flynn Maurice J Grosso

Philip J Leppo Joseph P Matejcik Bryan P McCarthy Allison K Paddock

Jamaal A Paul Robert A Raynor Colton J Reid Kevin Restrepo Michael A Rubanka Jr.

Joseph W Springfield Teresa H Vrana James L Walmsley

Jeremy C Webb Paul A Weisgarber Seth N White

Leila J Abdulrazaq Anthony R Amaddio Joshua L Archer

Jonathan E Beabout

Ryan F Boedeker Britni A Carroll

Joshua P Casey

Gyan N Das Jacob R Decklever Nicholas R Engberg Cody H Felipe

James K Godwin

Christopher J Gresham Sarah C Haas

Thomas S Heikkinen

Stephen R Johnson David M Jorgenson

Nicholas S Lazos

Nicholas M Lundin Eric M Millen Catherine E O’Brien Matthew J Patrick Alexandra M Prusko Kevin J Rossillon

Shelby A Schaefer Tyler M Spangler Julian R Stark

Joshua D Stemen Ranee A Thompson Michael S Yemane

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The F-l 5 was the newest interceptor in the Air Force inventory, and

the words eagle and eight begin with the same letter. The ghost

gray color, along with the plane's

leading edge, is the color used by the Air Force Aggressor squadrons. The four colored stars represent the four classes at the academy. The

patch symbolizes Eighth Squadron's aggressiveness in intercepting and destroying its enemies.

Kevin D Allum

Kyle B Ames Mario R Avila Diaz

Carmilya N Boykin Richard F Casburn III Aaron H Cho David S Clark Derek E Clowes

Joel A Corapi Kenneth P Costello

Ryan T Curry Grant R Dilley

Emily I Frick Marie C Gaudreault

Erin P Green Jason B Harris

Alexander J Horn Jared M Jaime

Anthony W Langdon Andrew P Lee Kaleb R Marsh

Merry N Miller Jonathan M Plyler

Tyler D Ringwald Peter J Tarvin Jon W Wikstrom

Lisa Y Wong

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2012 Charles G Bowyer Christopher D Cassidy Nicholas R Cataldo Matthew E Clinard

Ryan J Cooney Christopher S Dyer Wyatt N Dyer William T Friedl

Timothy Hartford Steve B Jones Jr.

Logan C Lastovica Samantha E Latch Nicholas A Manning Erika L Martin

Jennifer L Millis Jared L Morris

Jennifer M Parker Cassandra M Pederzani Nathaniel D Raymond Nicholas K Reed Theodore H Reicks

Ryan R Siebert Warren C Smith Jr. John W Stribling Shaina G Thompson

Philip N Valenzo Jordan K Waiwaiole Melvin N White

Ryan E Adams Alexander S Albertson Rafael Alicea Trevor P Anhder

Edward J Artz Daniel M Beckman

Joseph H Box Darrell J Cherf

Kelsey M Collier Don W Dennert II William C Douglass

Christopher D Fabian Dillon T Fisher John H Greenwood

Layne H Harrod Charles A Heredia Shawn D Hibbard Brian J Kane John R Lepird

Regina G Loucks Erin M McAlister Alex V Means

Christian E Minnick Nathan L Pelc Kevin A Sack Alexis T Sanchez

Christopher C Stephens Michael L Tibbs II

Kenneth K Tona Michael J Wong

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vikingfljf|£ Within the octagon, a Viking ship sails away on a bright orange-

rayed sun in the background. A royal blue flag flies from a mast

stretching upward from the deck of the ship. "VIKING," printed in

royal blue, is to the left of the flag. The dragon symbolizes the power and tenacity that characterized

the Vikings, early explorers of the vast seas. The Vikings often sought

adventure and were courageous in their exploration of uncharted lands around the globe.

Elliot A Battle

Evan N Bialk

Jonathan S Bradley Laura J Buster David G Cotter

Mary E Dunsworth Daniel C Fang Dayne M Foote Brennan M Gallagher Sam B Harriger Daniel J Hess

Krystie A Kasperson Anthony J Morosco Marshall L Nye Tyler D Oar Kaitlin F Otto

Sarah C Petersen

Anthony D Ressel Scott T Ross Michael J Saeger Joel A Sanders

Geoff M Simkin James J Taggart

Matthew D Wharton

Thomas G Wood Jr.

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2)12 Nicholas B Barrett Kirsten A Buslinger

Nathan R Erickson Andrew W Franklin William M Giguere Julian R Gluck Jared A Goodin Joshton G Hall

David T Heitstuman

Kathleen S Hitt Rachael L Holderle

Casey V Horgan Shayne P Hulce Shawn G Johnson

Ryan S Kolesar Russell I Long Justin A Lukso

Tyler W McCullough Mark P Nelsen

Kyle L Phillips Thomas J Pitcher

Margaret A Powers Steele A Rackley Joshua M Rodriquez

Taylor H Swope Daniel J Tenpas Kristen L Terry John H Walitsch

Nicholas E Watts Eric C Wilson

Michael D Woolfolk

Carly A Allison Jimmy LAIor Eric J Amos Todd C Brandenburg

Montana W Collie

Shelby A Crandall Matthew L Destito Ian P Ferguson Robert W Ferrell

Clayton D Gable Zachary R Grove Chan Y Han

Kathryn M Hilbig Justin M Hillstrom Kenneth L Johnson Jr.

Briana V Jones Andrew J Kacura-Miller Marshall D Kay Brian K Lagrange

Ryan M Lombardo Michael T Mauro Jr. Rebekah S McKenna Derek W Monjeau Austin J Niklas

Maiya Perich Samuel K Riehn Nicholas R Santoro Adam H Stoll Kristen A Suhrhoff John P Uehlin

Ryan T Umberger

Christopher J Valencia Spencer G Weide Scott D Wooden Matthew T Zettler

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The patch is a circle of sky blue bordered in black. It shows the head of snarling tiger at its center. Four white lightning bolts spring from the tiger's head. A white cloud sits immediately above the tiger's

head, and a white Arabic numeral "10" is a the bottom of the patch. The tiger, the supreme symbol of

tenacity and aggressiveness, was chosen by the 10th Squadron to

symbolize the tradition of the Flying

Tigers of World War II. The lightning bolts and cloud symbolize power

and the horizons open to members of the squadron. This is the

2011 James W Anderson IV Keil M Bartholomew Raimee H Beck William C Bradford

Jerry D Carroll III Charles J Cole II Tamara A Duff

Kyle A Foley Daniel M Flan Sean C Flarrison Jason W Flolland Peter S Florban

Megan E Floskins Joshua J Johnson

Sergio C Lozano Robert M Lystrup Richard S Mazen Andrew J Owens

Kyle E Palmer Jeffrey M Parlee Reed E Ragsdale Sarah Smith Daniel K Trapani Luke M Travis

Kevin R Uniacke Jr. Jennie S Wood

Desbah R Yazzie

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squadron patch. There may be a distinct color variation

blue background

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on one version.

2312 Daniel A Ayala

Wesley S Baker Jared S Barkemeyer David C Behr

Zachary T Blasdel Grant Boehme

Kaitlyn J Bogan Stormi L Brewer

Christopher K Chua Robert D Cilia

Cheyne N Clark Benjamin S Crider Erin R Dannemeyer Daniel P Dwyer IV Landon R Grover

Ashley E. Hand Daniel P Hayes Daniel R Hughes

Kyle M Johnson Sean Knowles Kevin A Loudermilk Tess A O'Neill

Brittany S Rucker Erik B Ruiz

Colton D Serilli Nathan A Wells Kelvin J Winter Lance F Wu

Nathan D Badger Johnathon P Bramble Richard S Brockington Sean C Carley

Chia-Hsuan Chen Candita L Curcio James J Dills Deanna M Flemings

Anthony J Foraker Brian B Ford

Daniel J Gieck Jonathan G Hagan

Conor J Hogan

Kimberly N Hopkin Adam Howard

Seth N Kesler Alex B Lorenzo Leon Lowman III Jacob W Magdziarz

Matthew L Millikin

Meaghan A Moore Ryan M Moran Howard B Phelan William H Ross

Bradley A Schneider Jonathan K Shaw Danielle B Sorrera

Anthony D Sullivan Emily R Tholen Benjamin J Van Horn Ramon A Villanueva Cole L VonOhlen

Kyle P Werner Desiree E Wilson

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2011 Jeffrey M Allen Alex E Biglow Jon J Birmingham Kory J Carpenter Alexander H Choi

Thomas J Fow Katie M Gorbacz

Timothy J Hammerle Jr. Nicholas R Hoogervorst Drew R Ives

Jonathan M Lewis Robert L Lloyd Matthew J Luman

Drew W Martin Shawn M McDonald Daniel S Mosher

Timothy J Nichols Daniel J Parker

Nicole R Rubeck

Casey A Shotwell Dustin J Soriano Jessie M Stimpson John R Tilton

Sammy O Tongoi Adrienne C Torielli Katherine I Vrana

2D12 irV LH Chad E Aukerman

Lindsey A Barber James Beissner Richard G Boyle Kurt D Brill Christina M Cassabaum

Alison M Ceranski

Layne N Clawson Steven G Eberl Chelsea D Esenwein

Andrew C Eslinger

Joshua H Freeman Phaelen A French David M Friday Stephen A Gillespie Morgan J Grohol Shawn J Hempsey Ryan W Henderson Sean M Herbison Eric Y Hwang Matthew C Keith

Benjamin G Kopacka Bethany A Marley iristopher D Morehouse Christina E Salley

Spencer R Snow Wesley D Stowe Tyler C Untrauer Joshua C White

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The patch consists of a white equilateral triangle, bordered in red,

superimposed on a circular blue field. A red Arabic numeral "11" sits on silver prop and wings at the center. The triangle superimposed upon the circle is borrowed from the 6th Bomb Wing, the original

squadron sponsor. The triangle represents the Greek letter delta to remind all wearers that each new group of fourth classmen was

assigned to Delta Squadron during basic cadet training. The three

Taylor J Broekhuis Jason M Butler David B Carte

Stephen J Colangelo Colin E Cook

Erin E Doran

Luke J Dorlac Steven P Freund

Thomas J Hamel Mark W Hansen Kevin J Horn Natalie S Jones

Steven G Joseph Jr. Jeremiah W King

Benjamin S Kram Scott B Lagarile Trenton D Manson Colin R Matson Brandon A Mueller

Nicholas C Muncy Heather C Nelson Austin C Porter Lillian S Pryor

Kenneth T Scull Jr. Ethan T Senn

Kyle P Singletary Michael C Swartz Thomas A Swinchoski Alexandra Z Trobe Brent P White

Kramer S Young

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2011 James F Aultman

Elizabeth N Borroni Nathan J Carter Sean A Cosme

Ryan M Darrohn Nicole R Flint Dalton J Hall Julia A Hansen

Regenald E Howard Timothy P Keitel Jamie T Lemieux

Roderick A Mills Christen C Monreal Joshua P Monroe Kathleen Muckenhirn John J Nygard

Whitney D Peterson Richard E Ricketts

Stephen M Shaffer Jeremy S Smith Darren W Stowe David P Tavenner Ian ATrott

John R Wallin Mark K Weber James AZaiser

Amy M Abraham Michael D Audiss Brandin W Bear

Jonathan S Bopp

Ryan D Brady Amanda H Caudill

Zachary A Crippen Connor R Dietz

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Benjamin K Dixon Nickolas G Ernandes James D Evans Jr. Philicia Fahrenbruch

Stephen C Groff Robert T Guidry David E Herman Kevin J Jablonsky

Carlee M Koutnik

Christopher P Lorenz Peter J Mersino

Ryan C Misare

Benjamin J Misra Richard A Noble

Stephanie F Puzak JohnAQuadrino

Zachary M Schneider Andrew G Street Robert A Vasquez Alexis J Wilson

Paul S Wilson Erin A Winner

Joshua C Yeaste

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ing light to guide cadets on their flight through life. It also serves as a reminder that no goal in life is too

high to attain. The aircraft in the background signifies the profession cadets have chosen; its position in

flight symbolizes the beginning of their mission to defend and protect

their country. The four colors represent the four classes. The checkerboard pattern is the traditional

symbol of the original squadron sponsors, the 401st Tactical Fighter

Wing. This, the original patch, was designed by William R. Povilus, class of 1963. Color variations of

the patch may exist.

20X3 Dominique M Amor Alexander A Arcidiacono Hannah L Bergstrom Zaqueray R Berridge Austin C Briehl Maria C Carriedo

Sebastian Constable Chase J Cooper Erin M Endres

Todd P Fletcher

Chad Harvey Andrew P Hoops James D Huff III

Alexander S Huskisson Zoee A Kanellias

Christopher W Knutson Mikhail T Legaspi Jacob M Mijares Roland B Neal Jessica R Norrington Seth W Pelletier William J Petersen

Theodore K Quijano William C Randall

Tyrae K Rivers Jordan M Staff

Kathleen K Vardell Dake E Williams

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2011 Jonathan G Barillas-Fogarty

Logan H Barlow Michael L Celio Adam S Chandler Maximilian P Clukey

Collin B Goodwin Justin B Graff Matthew R Guy David P Hard

Anthony Hill Kevin P Horn Kevin T Lacosse

Christopher S Leung Morgan J Mathis Bryan S Mazer McKay R McLaren Kelcie L Meineke Blake D Noble Kevin M Polesky

William D Remington Brian C Riley

Samantha A Sarkis Matthew L Shields Evan J Snyder

Carolyn M Batie Adam C Berheide Asher S Clark James R Cole

Kathleen B Deiters Robert J Drye Ryan C Fantasia Stephen A Fitzwater

Francis E Genco Jr. Luke A Gillis

Rachel L Harris Kainoa J Ho

Alyssa M Hughey Ian W Maier Mark R Mataczynski

Miguel A Millares Chavez Joshua M Moore Patrick M Murphy Adam J Resch

Roy L Schafer Daniel J Scully Nathaniel T Shanks

Christopher M Smith Michael A Smith Malcolm L Strong

Tyler L Todd Joel R Uptmor

Jeremy P Warfield

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The bulldog represents the full circle of qualities that make up an Air Force officer. It epitomizes the

moral resolve and dogged pursuit of duty typical to the cadets of the

13th Squadron. The lightning bolt demonstrates the courage and dedication that characterizes all

bulldog graduates. This is the original squadron patch. Early versions of this patch may have a darker blue background. Another possibil-

ity is a lighter blue background with a brown bulldog.

Bryan E Anderson Hilary M Bowen Monica C Bray Patrick W Caplinger Matthew S Cosmo

Rachelle M Crespo Martinus R Davis Todd J Del Toro

Matthew P Dupont

Francesca J Fogarty Richard C Gangloff

Adam S Geeskie William L Hantla

Gregg R Hutto Johnson T Jamison Alex M Jessop Grace E Konstanzer

Joseph R Kraynak III Nicholas T Levine James E McDermott II Michael D Mercier Antonio E Neris

Craig D Nowadly Stephanie L Patterson Brad M Rajchel

Frederick W Rath

Taylor S Scherler Petar G Stefanovic

Richard H Stevens Andrew J Svecz IV

Alexandria M Vinge Paul A Young Jr.

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Matthew J Adams

Jeremiah L Baxter Alexandre J Beaussart Matthew J Coates Chelsea M Cooper Cameron C Cordell Jennifer E DeGeorge Matthew P Demars

Alexander D Flori

Carli E Frasier Daniel A Gidasi Derek F Gillespie

Samantha R Hill John M Kessler

Daniel Liu Jake K McKeon

Justin H Mitnaul

Alexandria C Neptune Nicholas C Penry

Taryn L Ramsey Richard A Rodriguez John M Roling

Jessica A Rowe Carlos D Sandoval Michael D Scott Jr.

Alejandro S Sena Charles G V Street Michael S Vetri Eric M Wallace

Brianna N Adams James K Arita

Jessamy I Barton Stewart C Brandon Jr. Adam J Campbell Travis L Decker! Joshua C Drapes

Okezie Ezekannagha

Coy C Fischer Thomas D Hainline Paige E Hawkins Cody L Johnson ■rederick J Johnson Jr. Brent A Maggard Alison S Meehan

Stephen J Mellinger Grant W Meyer Alan D Moore III Joel W Noble ew C Richardson

Ryan M Roulette Tahlia C Smoke Martin T Span III

Rachel K Stanley Brian M Walford ihnathan G Westland

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cobras

An advanced manned strategic

aircraft circles from right to left behind the cobra's head, crossing in front of the left hood flange and

middle of the planed outlines in black. The cobra was chosen for its

lightning speed and ability- The colors

represent the four classes. The

ever-increasing effectiveness of the Air Force is depicted by showing the aircraft eluding the blinding

speed of the cobra. It serves as a reminder to beware of the speed and abilities of one's opponents.

2013 Nicholas J Adagio

Stephan W Bitner Rebecca A B reslow Matthew J Burnham William A Coleman Peter R Crawford John W Denny

Christopher W Eby Sarah M Frankosky Melissa L Fuerst

Stephen A Gast Willie C Gilbert Jr. Cameron N Harris Barbara A Holt Donald B Jackson

Christopher H Jordan Paul K Koehler

Robert A Krupp

Megan C Lavelle Huston G Matheus

Connor B McKown

Spencer T Oetjen Uddit H Patel

Mario I Perez

Kelsey L Pilcher Jase T Reyneveld Carl V Rossi

Cory A Smith Eric E Thomas

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Derek A Brooks Ben G II Cochran

Ryan S Combest Christopher S Driggs Brian W Dunlap Angela S Etapa Robert M Evenson Jr.

Andrew M Forsyth

Christopher M Gheen Neil E Grigsby Shannon C Hart Andrew G Hepler Hans J Hoffman

Joseph M Kerhin Ryan M Loyd Julie M Paladino

Eric L Parks

Ryan A Rogl Brett R Skene Nolan J Sweeney

Kurt W Wallin

Joseph P Wilkinson Katherine J Wilson

2D\2 YTY \ni Emilio Becerra Carmella C Burruss

Katherine L Carroll Andrew R Chinlund Jacob W Dockery Emili J Grabill Mark A Griffin II

Bryan E Johnston Andrew H Kim Daniel R Kunkle Jr.

Peter S Lind

Jacqueline M Littlefield Andrew E Loyd Michael V MacAndrew

Kyle N MacDonald Evan D McCroskey Mark A Mendez

Stephanie A Michael Robert D Neal Gabriel J Paterson

Christopher A Perkins Bryan J Rivera Nathan W Seibt Paul D Sikkema Cole R Stegeman Jordyn C Stoddard Christina L Thompson Paul G Weatheroy Jr.

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The emblem depicts a black Prussian eagle against a white circle

bordered in blue and black. The

eagle symbolizes the tradition of professionalism and excellence

exemplified by the Prussian military, The five-pointed crown signifies vie-

tory and superiority. The sword and arrows represent the number fifteen

and indicate preparedness. The

aircraft airmed at the crown speaks of air power. The squadron's motto is "PLUS OULTRE", French for "to the utmost."

2)13 James R Bloch Kirsten Bunecke

Gavin S Buttenhoff Daniel J Curry Cameron O Edwards

Henry J Egan Daryl J Fariza Robert C Gibson

Samantha L Grant

Anthony P Gray Jr. Jessica N Grier Joshua Hartle Alexander H Harvey

Cory R Johnson Jason R Kons Travis J Lane

Philip T Lange Katrina L Litchford

Stephanie A Marris Mitchell E Mehaffey Jack M Miller Andrew J Oury Iva S Reece Krishna C Rengan Jared C Rillings Cale J Simmons Andrew M Smith

Rusty C Thomas Uzochukwu A Udensi Erik D Voron Kris E Warner Jr.

Haley P Wilson

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Travis K Adams Daniel V Armstrong

Tania Buda Thomas P Buenger

Christina L Canales Louis J Cascino Michael A Chambers

Jocelyn K Cravens Lucas R Derby

Jacob Z Duede

Guy H Evertson Paul E Heins

Chance E Johnson

Benjamin L Keisler Jonathan R Kimberly Scott J Kozlak

Patrick J Livingstone II Travis W McMillan

Nathan T Miller Tristan R Newkirk

Erik M Olson Alexander T Parmater Jacob J Robertson Katie E Schuler

Matthew D Thorne

Tymothy D Vandermosten Eric R Varner

Kelli C Wood Michael J Yoo

2912 irY inr Michael A Alvarez

Brady AAmack Nathan C Christian Steven G Conradi James F Cooper Sydney A Croxton Jacob A Daniels

Alyssa M Deiters Daniel R Forester James J Franklin Lauren E Fuchs

Dayton M Gilbreath Jonathan Ham Justin W Harris Victor P lacobbo Daniel J Lacroix

Gordon Lang John L Lovvorn

John P Murtha III David E Neville Jacob L Petter

Eric G Poland Imed E Rebhi Jordan D Rozsa

Sarah S Sauter

Derek F Schumacher Brian J Smith Marissa E Strauss

Alicia K Wallace

Ryan J Williams

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The patch, in the shape of a keystone edged in dark blue, consists of a silver and white hawk on a

blue background. A gold light-

ning bolt is clutched in the bird's talons. The hawk's chest bears a

small deep blue keystone with the

squadron numeral "16" on it. The hawk, with its outstretched wings, expresses the freedom of flight. The bared talons clutching the lightning bolt exemplify the power that one

must possess to maintain one's freedom. This serves as a constant reminder that the Air Force must

maintain a high degree of readiness to use force, if necessary, to

protect freedom. The blue keystone signifies the knowledge one

must possess to remain free.

Victoria Cachro Daniel J Cannaday Vincent Chen Brian Corcoren

Ryan A Davis Ryan J Decarlis Seth W Ellsworth

Robert V Garza II Michael S Girolami Jolie K Grossman Scott M Hedden Collin R Hills

Amari A Holt

Kimberly A Jackson Luke T Jones

Michael D Lavoie

Kyle W Lengyel Vincent A Lodolo Deanna J Macmillan Matthew Mendez Christine C Molina James W Neat II

Gage C Parrott Rachel A Roberts Andrew J Rodgers David Salinas Jr.

Joseph R Sarette Cale C Snider

Ryan W Williams Rachel C Yuen

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William C Adair IV Alexander N Anderson Jonathan C Banta

Tyler J Benjamin Kyle C Capko Cory A Cook Andrew J Costa

Casey W Cowan Rudyard V Dacquel Brian A Hayes Robert B Hemker Jr. Paul T Homsher

Samuel P Janasov Andrew E Jarvis

Michael J Kanaan Michelle L Mendelsohn

Katrina E Moffett

Jacqueline R Norton Soren J Olson Jessica L Rodgers

Kyle C Schafer Michael J Sexton Blake Y Sherwood Grant L Starkweather

Dustin R Tanen Sarah E Wilson

Anthony T Alt Danielle Atkins Lauren N Bailey Daniel A Brand

Zachary M Brinlee Jacob B Byorth Richard C Cassleman Johnathan R Cox

Jillann A Daniels Lauren M Delaney Leroi G Edwards ™

Ryan M French Estrella C Ham Jacob D Houder

Andrew M Jacobs

Eric R Johnson

Lance P Larsen

Bryant Mateus Ndeye F Ndour Mark G Olme

Taylor M Roberts Emily L Ryals Christopher M Shields Matthew M Toussain

Keegan D Vaira Ryan V West Brandon J Wilde Alec S Williams Katherine C Wright

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The patch, a blue diamond-

shaped emblem bordered in red, has a banner at its vertex, In the

diamond, a clenched silver fist holds a silver torch with a bright

orange and red flame. An emerald green wreath encircles both the torch and fist, The solid banner at the bottom contains the inscription

"17th Squadron," The clenched fist signifies power and tenacity, The flaming torch represents the drive for knowledge and truth. The

emerald green wreath encircling the fist exemplifies the laurels of

athletic achievement. Each of the four class colors is represented to

signify the importance of unity of all the classes at the academy. This is

the original squadron patch.

Ryan P Aceves Francis

V Adkins

Stephen D Ament Thomas J Arnett

Stephen E Beaton Spencer H Boone Karolyn C Capes Adam J Carr

Christina M Cave Scott E Day Jr. Robert C Deebel

Tyler J Downing Allen J Dunn II

Adam W Engelhardt

Taylor R Gore Johnathon M Haase Jordan E Hall Patrick D Helms Peter T Jackson

Robert S Juckett III Andrew C Leighner Charles D Macdonald Dalton J Miller Cole M Patten

Benjamin C Payne Amanda K Rodriguez Evan E Rowley

Casey L Schindling Joel P Starkey

Matthew L Thorne Steven G Trochlil Matthew R Webb

Zachary R Westerfield David W Winterlin

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Christopher M Batson Matthew D Becker Edward V Boylan

Zachary J Carroll Belle A Dirks

Christopher Fei Scott F Gregory Stephen D Guillory Alexander Hess

Clayton G Macomber Joseph M Maloy Stephanie A Martin Kyle D Moses Tytus M Moss Sam Oas

Carly M Olsowski Harrison M Pauli

Zachary R Peters Michael R Reid James R Reynolds

Lacey N Richardson John D Richmond David M Sproul

Nichole R Stilwell

Jennifer N Walters Russell D Wilson IV

Miguel A Zapata

2J12 vrv irv Joseph E Achenbach Paul I Adeji-Paul Jr. Jacob J Allen

Benjamin J Arneberg Dale M Becker

Kelly A Bieber Logan J Brandt Willis R Brown

Troy M Danno Kurt A DeRussy

Douglas J Foss Rocque S Gartland Michael J Hester

Kyle D Kenerley Rocco F Librandi

Kristi J Miner

Richard S Mundy

Randall T Ott Michael A Paranka Maria S Phillips Christopher A Pieper Kelliann Seaman Joel D Short Bradford L Smith

Craig G Spranger Grant T Swanson Caitlin M Williams

Coryn M Wilson Richard P Yeilding III Eric D Zane

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night

The patch is a light blue circle su-

perimposed on a black and white equilateral triangle. A red rook is below the numeral and "ATTENDEZ LES ETALONS" is emblazoned in green. A large cumulus cloud

stretches across the horizon line. The unicorn symbolizes strength,

endurance and matchless spirit. The rook represents the academy as a fortress of

knowledge. The

three points on the triangle signify the three aspects of academy life:

Military, academic, and athletic. The clouds show the military and

aerospace careers open to graduates of the academy. "Watch for the stallions" is the English transla-

tion of the French "ATTENDEZ LES

ETALONS."

2013 Caleb M Belden David J Bradfield Joshua R Christman Erin E Conley Dan C Derby IV

Ryan B Dukes

Jeremy S Fabling Ian W Faulkenberry Matthew K Fruge Michael G Griffin Tara J Harris

Kayla L Harvey William J Hicks IV Keaton P Hinners

Everett D Karpauskas Thomas J Lerum Chloe J Lyon

Raquel E McCagg Travis C Miller

Logan T Mitchell Alexander J Pennetti Samuel R Raine Alexander J Sakovich Matthew L Schuetz

Carly J Serratore James K Stevens Nicholas S Tilton Lesly M Torres Donald A Trillanes-Messig Caleb A Tucker

Robert J Wood

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2011 Kellan D Bethke Jessica L Brown Derrick W Burnett Nicholas R Charney David J Cooke

Kyle W Gadoury Steven T Ha Aimee L Hammon

Eric M Hunt Lamin O Jackson

Ryan L Johnson Alexander T Kiel Peter A Komar

Jin U Lee

Suong H Lee Daniel J Mitchell

Suzi Park

Jeffrey M Pendley Candice E Peterson

Steven R Roberts Jr. Nicholas A Stockdale Andrew D Strawbridge Sean M Stuntz Cameron R Taylor James R Wilder David AZitelli David M Zumbach

2D12 vrv irv Robert H Blank Jared B Brown

Anthony J Carillo Jonathan A Davis

Meagan E Eissele Amanda M Ellis Colton J Floyd James A French

Eric M Gilpatrick

Caitlin E Glitz Chad M Hennig

Benjamin K Hoff Ethan J Hunter Alexander J Hutcheson

Philip C Knodel Blake J Liddle

Maxwell W Lutton L

Kenneth D Moak Jr.

Tate N Montgomery Zachary J Rasmussen

Sedra F Razafinimanana Dakota M Risner

Robert M Stephenson Bennett D Stuppy

Allison J Swaney Grace M Trolinger

Emily C Ubbens Hector J Valladares Mary K Vasta James M Vonahnen Heather C Watts Dustin C Woodside

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Watkis Rachel E Allison Ismael Barragan Jacob C Besslerv

Victor E Breault

Stephen C Carew Alexander J Congram Alec S Ferguson

Jeffrey W Finnegan

Kegan M Garnett Robert B Guiler

Cody A Hanson Cassandra L Hill Andrew R Hilton Darius P Jones

Kristoff J Kalau Kristina L Kemp

Travis A Langham Jordan P Loudenback

Ryan P McKilligan Olivia B McQuilkin Kenneth K Montel

Benjamin M Peterson Justin K Riling John K Sasine Jr.

Michael J Seis Jacob T Spiering Marshall E Stout Ava R Tamosuinas

Matthew D Underwood

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2011 Karl LAgudo Emily R Allen Alexander I Babbs-Butler

Benjamin R Brown Andrew J Cavallo Justin D Colby

Lucas C Cumm Alan D Delaney

Chaz A Demerath David L Dye Stephen W Gorman Diana R Hall Marc E Henning Laura M Jones

Kaeli J Kluesner Brendan J Lanphear Robert K Lenzen William A Lindberg

Yngwie J Marroquin Shannon D Nail

Benjamin J Pelayo Tyler W Small Shelby M Stinebaugh Patrick M Tracy

Timothy M Trieu Daniel J Uribe Matthew B Watson

Evelyn A Abbate Michael R Alfred Katherine E Boyle

Jana L Bradshaw William P Coley Aaron T Daggit

Michael A Estacion

Christopher D Ganczewski Irvin A George Jr.

Colin S Gormley Ariana M Green Karl H Grosselin inkel Y Hernandez Lem us

Steven D Jacob Thomas W Kashul Jr

Delaney R Kiernan Benjamin K Liptak Katelyn C Maffei Michael P Mason

Justin D Merrick Mitchell R Metzler Darrin S Nottingham II

Christopher M Paek Geoffrey D Pamerleau Taque G Patino

Anthony R Peluso Daniel C Pesich

Trevor D Spiro Jonathan G Tack Amanda E Terry

Danielle L Woodland

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The patch is a royal blue circle bordered in black. An aggres-

sive, strong troll is striding forward,

stepping over the bright red three-dimensional Roman numeral "XX." "TROLLS" is inscribed behind the troll. In Scandinavian folklore trolls were supernatural giants who

lived in the mountains. The 20th

Squadron's troll, a robust character,

symbolizes the aggressiveness and confidence of the squadron. It also

symbolizes the desire to succeed while simultaneously maintaining a

good attitude and sense of humor. The three-dimensional nature of the Roman numeral and the word

"TROLLS" signify enduring spirit. The areas of the patch

surrounding the

troll contains the four class colors.

Valerie L Bachand David S Baska

Tyler S Breske Andre D Brito

Christopher A Brooks Hannah M Dake Nicklaus A Fisher Jacob A Forbes

Cody R Getz Heather E Giles

Tyler D Glaze Bryan C Hall Taylor C Hollister Yannie Horth

Christopher Huynh Mark A Kaminski

Philip M Keup Kraison Kingthong

Rodrigo A Luna Michael A Lyons II Matthew A Major Joshua W Mohr

Katherine E Moorkamp Carl A Morgan

Luke B Pickering

Stephen P Rubenstein Kyle P Schory Brandon J Sleeth

Lauryn J Thomas Christopher S Villanueva Weston L Walker

Austyn L Wilson

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The patch shows two playing cards, the ace of spades on top of the

jack of spades, The white numerals "21" sit beneath the cards. The

patch has a black boarder. The ace and jack of spades form the

winning combination of twentyone in the card game,

Black Jack,

thus they note both the squadron's number and nickname. This win-

ning hand symbolizes the ingredients of character necessary to at-

tain success: skill, spirit, ability, and

fellowship. The green background represents the combined colors of gold and blue, the colors of the two classes that were involved in the patch's design. This mixture

provides the incentive for cooperation between classes.

Miguel A Baca Mark D Beeman Matthew T Bender Mark D Benischek

Vitaliy O Benz Kathryn R Blythe Ryan A Campbell Timothy W Clark

Joshua M Day Nick D Debarmore Jr. Adam L Ediger Kristen M Ellison

Miguel A Garcia Krystal A Glover Grant K Hadley

Esther Kim

Kirsten M Lorch

Kyle T Miller Justin R Munger Michael S Oliver

Stephen A Pike Vincent K Sandtorv Andrew V Schweickert

Randy R Semrau Joseph E Silvio Nicholas W Strobel Caitlin C Teresky Jerra L Turner Aaron T White

380

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2012 Evan D Abrecht Matthew H Akaydin

Benjamin L Brown Rainer E Caparas Elvira N Chiccarelli

Christopher R Chorney Steven R Collins Austin M Duran

Alicia H Fleshman

Benjamin S Galloway Jennifer R Horn Trent J Kern Anne Y Koons

Bradley S Kusel Katherine B Lyons Martin S Madsen

J C Mintzmyer Roman C Owens Charles W Paul

Jeremy S Robben Anthony M Robinson Robert M Rose

Clayton J Schmitt William D Thimmel

Kalyn A Tung Erik R Von Husen

Austin J Wallerstein Catherine M Wilson

2013 Ashley R Bartmas John B Beath

Kurt A Borecky Jordan S Bresnahan David A Burns Cecilio E Carter Jr.

Kyle A Casci Patrick D Compton

Benjamin R Fonte Hunter G Hamer Brent T Hancock

Stephen W Houk Catherine E Joyce

Christopher N Kirk Theodore W Kruczek

Joseph A Lee Jairo J Martinez Daniel J McAdams Austin D Nash

Sarah M Nickisch Blair B O’Bryant

Joseph N Okai Jr. Jordan W Potterton

David A Shealy Karlie E Taylor Kimberly A Twohig Lance T Wilhelm Alexis B Zuniga

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a ptors

The patch is a triangle with a threedimensional "22" in the upper part of its red field. A saber with navigator wings on its center and globe on the end of its hilt points toward

the center of the field. Eight red,

gold, blue and silver rays emanate from the center of the patch. The emblem's triangle shape compares the squadron's strength and

solidarity to one of the sturdiest

geometrical shapes-the triangle. The dominate red color symbolizes courage. The saber, with the

navigator's badge and globe, represents strength and readiness. The colored light rays, converging

1 Nicholas E Bixby Eric M Conroy

Thomas Dowell

Anthony M Giebelhaus Ashley E Green Rehling P Hitt Brandon A Hough Nathan J Janssen

Matthew C Jones Joshua P Khune

Jonathan T Klein Zoe M Kotnik Justin K Landseadel Jonathan A Loyd

Francisco A Lugo

Cory A McCart Jonathan W McMahon Jacob C Morgan Michelle M Parenteau

Ty B Payne Frank H Schmidt Jr. Eric H Steen Jr. Daniel D Venable Jr.

W A Chamara S Wijesinghe Kevin E Wright

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to a point on the horizon, signify

unity among the four classes of the cadet wing. This is the squadron's

original patch.

2012 Donald J Adkins Jr.

Mary C Anderson Jacob K Bartsch Thomas J Browning Jr. Garret L Bryant

Austin T Davis Blaze W Dunn

Christopher L Ela

Benjamin E Fischl David W Fox

Raymond V Gutierrez Jacob R Harrison

Kaylee J Hay Alexander M Kingsley

Stephanie M Konvalin Dane M Lannon

Scott S Mathis

Kyle McAlpin Michael R Moore II

Kyle J Nunez Steven V Parker Michael K Seery

Hermes Y Silva

Kyle J Stockamp Lane C Thaut

Kelly A Wert Mark J Williams

Ronald L Windham Jr.

Jeffrey F Witt

Shelby M Atkinson Britta L Bigej

Corbin C Brown

Katrina C Castellanos Cameron S Cooper Colin A Corvino Kenneth B Coulter

Bernard E Cox-Ferreras

Jeremy T Drenckhahn Molly S Engle Cory S Furches Zebulon Hanley John K Hourin

Cory M Hume Zacharias H Use

Emily G Keeter Joseph S Kohan Royd S Lim Ryan A McCluskey Christopher I Mittelberg Ryan T Nelson Sara K O’Connor

Ryan C Petrie Alexander L Randall

Kyle A Robinson Jorden D Simons David A Stainbrook Tyler A Stearns Nicholas A Tappa Geri R Veilleux

Ethan A Vokes Nicholas J Wawrzyniak Robert C White Garrett D Womack Michael F Wurth Daniel M Zotto

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Joseph J Boben Brett R Boyce Trevor C Boyd Emily D Brown Daniel E Campbell Thomas C Chandler Candice J Chase Matthew J Connellan-Chapl Nicholas J Davis

Rupert C Domingo Paul A Driggers Craig W Duffy Emily A Fisher Francisco L Guzman

Kyle E Halderman

Sarah R Horton Kali J Kingsley

Justin A Lennon Evan R Lomeli

Gregory R Mancewicz Samuel T McCraw Daniel M Nguyen Alexander L Plumb Elizabeth E Smith

Jonathan M Swift Johnathan A Weaver Brian A Wilson

384

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2012 Kellan W Bateman Karl A Berwyn Mark W Boyer

Kevin L Brady Jacob P Bruder Austin J Buscher

Sarah E Dugan Adam B Dunne

Kevin M Escobedo Andrew C Finley

Nathan P Foltz David E Gillette Adam M Hill

Nicole L Johnson Matthew D Keough Kelly J Laurent David J Leeds Patrick A Mayfield

Lindsay Morse Erin M Nyre Richard A Ollis Daniel L Pickett Alexander S Prager

Jacob C Ringrose Trenten D Rodriguez Jeffrey M Sasaki

Charles R Seat Tanner J Weltzin Jacob L Wiseman

Timothy S Baird Megan I Brandt Colton L Buechel Matthew J Castriotta Melissa A Cecil

Trey G Cottingham Kyle Delaurell Anthony C Delgado Ryan S Dusak Jordan M Eason Mercedes S Edwards Adah M Frankovic Michael L Gardner

Anthony D Goodwin Samuel R Harms Andrew M Hyde Jake T Jones

Karianne E Kopchick Tristen J Kresin

Benjamin G Lipp Travers A McEntyre

Khanh-Christoph Ngo Anthony R O’Connor Jr. Christian A Olivo

Bryce C Rauhof Ryan P Recker Edward R Schroder Daniel A Slade Andrew R Spellman

Tony D Strickland Brett E Teague

Justin S Tharp

Brandon C Thee Anna C Wallace

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phantoms

The patch depicts an eagle on a

blue, inverted triangle with black borders. The black and white

eagle, clutching a gold lightning bolt, soars above a white globe. A Polaris star, surrounded by two

atomic rings, shines above the

eagle. The gold numeral "24" is directly below. The eagle symbolizes the virtues of strength, courage, and character each cadet strives

to attain. The lightning bolt represents the global responsiveness of

the Air Force. Polaris acts as a guid-

ing light to cadets in their pursuit of

knowledge. The atom symbolizes the predominant role of knowledge

2011

and technology in the modern Air

Force. This is the squadron's original

patch.

Brian R Altman Jared D Becker

Kaitlin A Bibeau Aaron T Blore Katherine J Brock

Joseph R Cook Cameron S Cummins Jesse S Galt

Nicholas P Gieda

Christopher L Goetz Heather M Greenup Kelly E Hamilton Jessica D Hildebrand

Hwang J Ho Andres C Jimenez Storm S McNab

Michael D Mizes

Andrew H Na

Cory J Ostrowski William L Page Bradley W Pingel Mansour S Saed Carson L Slater Dirk R Strykowski

Stephen R Vrabic Trevor J Vranicar

Cole E Wagner Nathan J Walker

Cody J Weaver

386

Cadet Squadrons

2012 Jason E Black

Monica R Clements

Christopher L Danielson Ryan A Del Grosso Jane M Demkowicz Kevin R Doolittle Caleb J Egli Ross W Fleming

Paola M Gavilanes Albert K Hatchett Jr.

Anthony J Hwang Jennifer D Kagarise Blair W Kessler J R Korecki

Allison M Laning

Bryan J Maynard Daniel McGinnis Welsh Michael R McLain Jacob M Naumann

Zachary A Peters Chelsea Ragland Zachary M Ratkovich Rodolfo Rodriguez Laith K Samarah

John D Saydah

Cory C Williams Joshua E Zambrano

James T Africano Aaron J Burns

Joseph V Collura Jr. Timothy C Crowe Daniel F Durham

Christopher R Earp-Pitkins Mario I Elizondo

Virginia L Galbraith Alexios C Gavrilos Alexa M Gingras Andre M Golson

Joshua R Hager Nathaniel J Hart

Zachary S Jackson Evan E Kaufman John N Kruse

William O Larivee Melissa E Lasher Chelsie L Lehmann

Zachary J Matthews Wesley A McVay Charles T Ogren John J Patton Jr.

Scott T Pippin Sarah L Rash

Hayden K Richards Daniel R Schonfeld

Zachary S Smith James D Thomas David B Tipton William M Tyrrell

Ryan J Wallway Jenna R Whetsel

Nathan T Whitehead Caleb J Wyatt

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At the base of the circle is the

squadron's number expressed in a Roman numeral. A black cat

with one red eye stands atop the numeral. Two fighters, flying in

formation from right to left across the patch, execute a climbing turn and leave gold contrails. The 25th

Squadron is nicknamed after the Redeye missile; the black cat with a single red eye symbolizes this.

"Redeye" typifies the unerring accuracy of the squadron in reaching its goals. The blue background

symbolizes the sky. The two fighters in formation signify comradeship. The gold contrails left by the fight-

20 11 Joseph M Cortez Sean K Daly Parker V Dodds

Kyle D Ellsworth Daniel H Emery Michael T Greer Katherine M Higdon Grace N Higgins

Krystal R Hynson Trevor P Koenck David L Kovalak

Jeffrey A Larkin Matthew E Lavigne

Austin G McKenzie Charles A Miller Michael D Mosteller

Jordan M Passmore

Stephen W Pfaff Taylor P Soster Patrick N Steppe Scott W Sung Michael Templer Amy M Terry Jared D Tew

Matthew A Torrence

Robert G Walk Michael A Walker Michael T Willcox

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ers indicate that this comradeship

is long-lasting and follows cadets into the Air Force.

2012 Paul M Archambault

Zachary L Barrington Nathan R Betcher Rachel S Burk

Derek A Burns Ian R Campbell Allison R Chermel

John T Debonis

Sarah E Evans

Joseph A Gramling Jonathan R Griffin

Kyle S Hansen Heather E Ireland James R Jensen Andrew S Kleman

Daniel C Lee

Joshua D Linsell

Christopher A Miller David L Riegleman Travis S Sanchez

Kimberly J Shealy Joseph M Silverio Joshua D Stanley Newington J Tamaalii Jr. Rachel E Thomas Evan M Twohig Aaron T Vincent Jihwan Yeo

3013 John Bang

Justin M Blott

Mary K Bush Shawn A Cagle

Anthony D’Errico II Eric J Dahlin Eric N Einspahr

Kyle D Fitle Ian J Gibson

Danielle N Griffith

Nathaniel L Hall Ga H Han

Kyle A Hathaway Brian A Hayes

Benjamin R Johnson Philip S Koons Daniel J Lange Kristin L Long

Lauren B McGuire Foster L Meier David T Miller

Gage L Owens Allison M Reedy Evan P Rishel

Michael S Rommel Robert J Simmons Kevin T Sober Elliot A Unseth

Trevor A Wade

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The patch depicts Snoopy wearing a

gold World War I flying helmet

and sitting on his sliver dog house

atop a bright green hill. The large red numeral "26" is displayed on a blue

sky above Snoopy. White

clouds form above the numerals.

"BARONS" is written in red letters at the bottom of the patch.

Charles Schulz' familiar comic strip

character was chosen because of his doggedness in getting the job done despite constant setback in his pursuit of the Red Baron. Snoopy

continually comes back for more, setting a fine example for the cadets of the 26th. The patch also

represents the Air Force's air power

heritage and contains the four class colors.

Katharine L Barber Sean M Boyington Alister R Call

Charles M Etheridge

Joseph K Fry Thomas P Hansen

Dustin G Heideman

Christopher D Hollinger Renee L Kittka Derek C Kvedar Harrison T Marble

Kay M Nissen Blake A Page Christopher L Poulsen

Caleb F Powell Eric R Prince

Haley D Puffenbarger Jason E Roberts Alicia M Robillard

Zane H Steadman Fernando E Suito Acuna Marcus R Tenenbaum Evan P Terry

Hatton C Updike Robert L Volsey II

Cody P Wheeler

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Jeffrey A Benson David H Beranek

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Daniel P Bergstresser Jessica E Bickford

Dylan L Brock Tyler A Brown Phillip X Choy Katharine E Ernst Jose R Gastiaburu Herrera Andrew G Glover

Dayna A Grant Michael J Kazakoff John M Lydiard IV David S Marston

Jacqueline M Mozingo Meghan K Prinkey David H Rice

Derek J Schillaci Matthew D Selby

Manuel Smith James J Snider

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Skyler M Torres Katherine L Waddel Samantha L Wright

Benjamin H Baumann Dalton L Boatright Ryan M Brigman lima Calite Michael E Cannioto Steven H Chon

Charles O Crouse Louis R DesScioli Paul S Emery

Ryan A Fattal Kyle R Gladney Bryan M Gomez Andrew W Hedman Michael P Jones Jr. Su J Kim William G Lawlor Brian G Lindsay Ethan J Loosen

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Holley M Macpherson Jonathan V Mezzacappa

Megan L Muniz Joshua M Partain Orion H Rooney

Staci A Rouse

Benjamin D Schoener Austin E Sena Garrett V Soileau

Stephen Williams Ashley M Zerr

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The thunderbird has three black concentric triangles superim-

posed on his chest. The numeral "27" is emblazoned on the bird's tail feathers, directly below the

triangles. The thunderbird, a symbol to the early native Americans in-

habiting Colorado, could produce thunder, lightning and rain. It represents the Air Force's dominance of the skies. The silver triangle is a

stylized aircraft and the three

concentric triangles represent three

cubed, or twenty-seven.

20 11 Michael L Alonso Thomas C Baker

Brittany L Bennett Rebecca M Bodtke John I Christy Antonia M Concepcion

James P Cook

Corey A Daughenbaugh Peter A Debois Caleb N Decker Jon S Flanagan

Charley A Ford III Derek W Francis

Gregory C Guiney Jr.

Woodruff B Johnson III Steve M Kim

Andrew J Lamb

Kenneth J Lamendola Jamie LaRivee

Jacek A Muka

Ryan L Murdock Ryan S Rickert Jacob M Ricks

Martynas Smitas Joshua K Stroud

Abigail A Sutton Michael A Tester Daniel W Winningham

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2312 Steven R Alsen Robert J Brazil III

Richard J Brennan

Jeffory A Brenner Michael V Ceci Brian P Davis Jr.

Kirby A Forssell Garrett R Getschow

Ross A Gourlay Brian P Higgins

Parker E Jamieson Erik N Kastmiler

Kristen L Kennedy Timothy J Kirby Jeremy R Kurz Riley A Livermore Andrew S Marchi

Joseph D Martin Timothy J Miller Austin T Moore

Katelynn G Morgan Erik J Red Matthew B Sanders Fanita H Schmidt

Nicholas A Smith Bill S Song Kara A Voci Kevin T Whitt

2013 Eduardo R Aguilar Alexander C Baker

Torry S Beauchamp Evan R Boone

Tory C Brown Benjamin W Castles Canyon L Chambers Karen M Chinnery

Matthew W Degrassi

Frederick D Dellecker

Zachary S Esau Timothy J Graley Dylan C Hallums Chelsey L Hamilton Conor J Henry Sun Y Lee

Jared R Leininger Jared K MacNaught

Justin L Manchester

Joshua C Mills Jonathan E Pearson

Randy J Pence Karen Rubin-Santos John H Rush Jr.

Sara M Schnabel Colton D Steen Kendrick V Talamantez Kevin K Ueunlen

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Franz Lisa A stylized SR-71, with a white "28" on it,

is centered on the pentagon.

Two black lines emanate from the nose of the aircraft and extend to

the edges of the pentagon. The

pentagon represents the future Air Force leadership being developed at the Air Force Academy. The

stylized SR-71 signifies the search for knowledge and the dedication to the pursuit of national goals.

From this aircraft the 28th Squadron once derived its nickname,

"Blackbirds."

Matthew A Alva Michael D Barnhart

Zachary T Bradford Marlena J Carrillo Travis R Collier Andrew R Cutler Adrianna J Eaton Brian J Farmer

Robert M Geiger Jeremy D Granow George M Knudsen

Austin M Kootz Forrest M Lampela Dominic V Leon Guerrero Matthew R Markling

Shayne L McAfee Ajay McLaughlin Maritza N Mendoza Lianna M Phillips Sarah R Ruckriegle Mark W Sajowitz

Jon J Santiago Jr.

Kyle R Southard Bojan Udovicic

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John D Atkinson IV Catrina Z Begansky

Kelsey E Bristol Paul M Carpenter II Stuart D Coston Andrew D Durkee Adam B Evenson

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Kristopher C Martin Hannah A Morehouse Joshua M Nelson

Ryan M Patrick Gilbert E Rayhill John M Red

Bryan M Rhoades Daniel J Ronning Samantha F Sarinana Milos R Seovac Kaitlin M Shetley William A Thompson Caleb W Whitlock

Stephen K Yoshimura

David R Alvarado

Bryan R Bentz James W Bradin III

Logan S Burch Garrett R Clark

Corinne B Conrow

Jeffrey A DesRoches Devin T Durden

Justen D Fazekas

Michael B Fish Edward J Garces John R Griffith

Julianne M Haun

Vincent P Higgins IV

Enrique V Inocencia-Holloway Dymond B James

Douglas C Johnston Stephen P Katrein Trey M Livingston Amanda L Marshall

Timothy M Martinelli Keeley G McCann Gavin L Mills Nathan A Mitchener Ezra B Petersen

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Sophia M Villagrasa Steven W Wedan Lee F Wise

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The central figure, a black panther,

crouches on the top horizontal bar of the red Roman numeral "XXIX." The black panther represents the

quick strength and cunning of the Air Force; its crouched stance is a reminder that the Air Force is al-

ways ready. The white background

symbolizes the virtue and nobility of humankind. The red Roman numeral symbolizes the fact that war has existed since antiquity, and the

mission of the Air Force is to defend the country.

2011 Eric S Atchison Max J Barnes

Cameron A Carter

Nancy C Chavez Brittany N Dutton John D Feltenberger Ian M Gregoire Bridgette D Griffiths Caleb D Klass David Lam Tanner A Lee Nash S Mills Robert C Nolan III

Kyle J Peace Jacobb C Rakes

Garrett M Riley Adam C Sheridan Peter S Shufeldt

SamoneASuluai Hunter K Van Stetsen

Andrew S Wagner

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2012 Bryan T Ashton Samantha F Berthiaume Peter B Broughton Anthony M Caliva Aarol T Clinton Johnathan M Cody

Benjamin B DeWilde Alexandra P Gegen

Hilary R Gibson Julie K Grabarek

Chase C Guarnaccio Brian A Harris James D Hill

Ryan D James Andrew R Kirk

Alexis A Laleman

Caleb W Leestma John T Limpert Donald C Lodge-Maragh

Kelly A McGuire Richard A Newberry Michael G O’Kelley Meghan A O’Neill Phillip C Ofili Jonathon H Powell Andrew Q Risse Jonathan M Rock Jasmine S Sapp

Thomas J Taylor Edward Wong William R Young

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Jakob L Fischer

Joseph A Gulat Bamboo W Hewitt Parker T Hodges

Haley D Holcombe Ryan T Kelly Caleb J Knights

Chad A Liscar

Duane V McKinley

Rory P Montgomery Morgan D Mosby Benjamin J Peterson Kyle B Roberts Justin D Rose Lauren S Sako

Stephen D Savonne William T Stover Sierra R Taylor

Aleksander R Uransel

Anthony T Vahling Quinn T Van Drew Jonathan M Weir

Joshua D Woodruff

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knights of

The patch is a circle with a knight's

helmet, topped with a four-color

plume, in the center. A stylized black and white aircraft leaves a contrail on a blue field to the

helmers left. To its right, the red numeral "30" sits amid red-highlighted

yellow flames on a black field. The

knight's helmet represents the military profession-cadet's heritage. The four-colored plume symbolizes the four classes. The flames stand fro war, to which the helmet is

impervious. The ascending aircraft on the left suggests freedom of

the skies and a peaceful contrast to the flames of war. This is the

2011

squadron's original patch. It may be found with variations in the blue colors.

Laura A Abbott Jonathon M Ashley Dustin M Beall Callie W Brown Colton T Cash Carson C Cleveland Sean T Coombs Jessica L Drewicz

Ashleigh A Fugate Bryan J Gilbreath II Benjamin J Gunn David B Holloway

William A Keuchler John P Maggs Gabriel M Necochea Travis J Penner

Charles J Prichard Robert A Robinson Breanna M Schmidt

Jordan A Sheffer

Megan A Thompson Gloriemar Torre’ Santiago

Gabriel S Valdeleon

Courtney M Vidt Andrew D Whitmey Not Pictured

Stanley Anderson

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2012 Julie O Baumgardner

Jesse Bicknell

Jacob H Blasbalg Edward D Camacho

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Joshua C Cerimele

Emily K Cotharn Kurtis M Day Ryan M Dowden Josiah W Eubank Rachel K Gebauer

Benjamin C Gomez James M Hamilton

Zachary T Helton Fallynne J Henderson Matthew R Kasakitis

Maciej Krakowian Aaron J McClain Arthur M Notini

Michael A Oakley Michael C Piazza David A Pryor Jr.

Jonathan M Quirarte Joshua M Shovelton

Megumi J Voight David R Walcher

Matthew L Ward Jordan R Wittman

Jonathan S Yi

Jay R Zeigler

2D\3 Daniel A Adjangba Rebecca M Bailey Gordon P Broadbent IV Brett W Brunner Brendan T Conroy

Katherine M Danno Nicholas W Dona

Benjamin S Fox David L Greenstreet

Joshua A Hall

Joseph A Hollway Kara N Hovseth Brian S Hwang

Kate L Kanetzky Aaron B Kerkhoff

Gregory R Kidd Arturas Kucharevas James E MacAndrew Max M Manley

Chad H Moore Joshua G Morgan Samantha B Morrison

Anthony M Pipe Garrick M Smitherman William A Suys

Samantha E Thomas Zachariah D Vaughan Michael T Walsh Jr. Brendon A West Colton G Wetzel Jessica M Wong

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2011 Daniel Acero Thomas G Ainscough David AAsche Brett M Boudreaux

Jeffrey T Braden Christina R Burke

Sergio P Duran Donald C Feeley Kevin J Fogler Calder D Goc

Tyler A Flaunreiter Casey G Flawkins Scott M Hlavin Michael L Jansen

Morgan D Landreaux Joshua T Larson Trevor R Lockhart Alexander X Milhous

Kipp L Moorhead Jennifer H Nguyen Ryan M Robinson Jenna S Scheller Nicholas W Smith Evan J Washington

Ryan M Wichman Zackery T Williams Ryan T Witzig

2012 David J Anderson

Kristian A Barber Michael A Broch Jonathan M Chung Patrick J Day Robert C Demarsh

Auriele N Fain

Jaclyn N First Jennifer A Flynn Jeremiah J Gray Anson J Harvey

Anthony R Jadick Mathew J Jerrell Vincent T Jovene III

Cranston M Kline

Nicholas A Konishi

Raymond F Leinenbach Tyler S Levy Tiffaney D McKinney John W Nickerson

Russell B Roberts Victor Rodriguez Matthew T Rogers David P Shrift Brian R Stenger

Sarah B Thomas Francis M Usher

Justin D Wilson Alexander J Wright Keith A Wyman

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The patch, a turquoise circle bordered in black, dominantly

portrays the "Grim Reaper." He has a gray and white skull and hands

and wears a black cloak. He holds the gold Roman numeral "XXXI"

by a chain in his right hand and a

scythe in his left. The "Grim Reaper" represents the reality of death and serves to remind cadets

they have,

as members of the Armed Forces,

devoted their lives to their country.

This dedication distinguishes the

military profession from all others. This second patch of the squadron was approved in

1972.

Cody M Anderson Jeffrey D Baptist Christina M Beckett

Charity G Blanton Douglas M Brown James E Chambers II

Stephan H Claxton Nicholas R Doumont

Kaitlyn N Eastman Michael J Fitzgerald Peter G Forde Patrick M Harrison James D Hendershaw Austin M Howard

Irene E Joyce Timothy S Kirkpatrick

Taeyoung Lee Gabrian F Martinez Paul G McArthur

Nora M Nordmark Mark S O’Hair

Kennedy M Patterson Michael H Powell Kenneth E Serafinko Scott T Shuman John B Skeele

Ryan D Tabor James T Tipton Heather M Udell

Tyler A Vincent Amanda N Welch Thomas J Wilkinson

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401

2011 Dylan M Asmar Martin C Beck Jr. Rebecca D Branyen

Edward E Cortez Scott G Ellis

Raymond R Gamboa Paul Gaylord III Joshua E Hammervold

Nicholas L Holland Samantha R Howard Caleb J Knight Caroline T Kurtz

Kajetan Lapczuk Caitlin M Miller Simon G Mohr

Stephen M Newell

Benson P Oldmixon Michel Pardal

Joseph G Ritt Barrett E Schake Savier A Stephens

Justin W Tyner Alex J Volesky John K Winston

Robert V Wolfe

2012 Levi D Almond Matthew Baker

Louis S Bloom

Rodney E Brooks II David W Brumbaugh Austin T Demmel Devon J Dettloff

Timothy P Dominice Lee B Embry

Christa E Ewasko

Casey P Habluetzel Evan L Harman

Yagie Janisch William B Johnson Nicholas A Jurado Paul S Ochs

Zachary T Payne Jared Penner Michael R Quezada

Gabrielle A Quirao Leo M Ricciotti Edward M Rubio Ana Ruiz Martin A Schaeuble

Lee M Schatsiek

Daniel L Starr Beau J Stegemann

Ariel L Waiters

Margaret E Weingart Shannon R Young

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road runners

An aircraft and its contrails are

in the center of the patch. A roadrunner cartoon character and the bright orange numeral "32" dominate the field. The squadron

motto, "Catch Us If You Can," is on the bottom of the patch. The roadrunner represents the speed and

craftiness, as he always cleverly evades numerous encounters with

the infamous coyote. The jet plane

soaring to the top of the patch, symbolizes flight and the aspirations of new careers.

Benjamin C Bertelson Suzanne M Bisschops Elaine A Bradford Shane M Bruski

Lindsay M Cordero Neil T Corran

Kyle C Cranston Benjamin T Cullen Robert M Dewitt Michael W Duff Helen G Ensley Andrew N Gallion Steven T Gautreaux

Stephen D Hunter Nicholas E Jackson

Kimberly P Koeppen Tristan B Kooker

Nathan J Lebens Kevin M Magtalas Austin M McCollum Blake E Moorhead Connor R Niebrugge

Kelly M O'Grady Dustin T Potter

Daniel M Rasfeld

Wesley J Reid Louis C Rogers III James T Simons Justin J Sleeter

Daniel K Stiles Jack D Taute Jarred W Teakell

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2011 Angel A Ayure-Lopez Richard G Bean III

Whitney G Beck Matthew K Blue

Rachel E Donoho Albert E Garcia III

Kelly E Grabarek Alexander P Hillman

Joseph S Kuensting Brian R Lane Isaac Leuthold

Scott L Mendoza

D'Angelo M Mitchell Michael S Pyles Adam P Robinson Derrick M Rowe

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Garrett A Schutz

Bradley T Sellers Eric D Shok

Ryan S Southworth Samantha J Stibick Drew A Warwick

Tyler West Alan C Wong

2012 Joshua L Bergman Carl M Chandler Matthew C Cignoli Drew W Clasen Kristen E Connell

Andrew W Davenport McKenzie B Dowd Thomas C Erlinger David D Floren Jonathan E Garcia

Colleen E Haggerty Christopher L Hassa Laura A Henderson Matthew S Hensley

Spencer E Hoene

Mister J Jackson III

Zachary J Kauth Jeffrey Keating Rachel S Mamroth Madonna M May Travis R Myers

Charles W Norton Alexandra D Petit

Andrej E Pulver Samuel W Roller

Jeremy J Sarno Colin S Swanson

Christine J Sydney William K Tanner Amanda B Wineman

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The patch is a white circle outlined in gold. Two black falcons, diving in formation, leave blue contrails.

The black numeral "33" is located in the patch's upper right portion. The two spacecraft-like falcons

represent the mascot of the Air Force Academy, the bird of prey

noted for its speed, keen eyesight and fierce fighting spirit. They fly in formation to show the teamwork

of the members of the cadet

wing and the Air Force. This is the squadron's original patch.

Michael J Appleby Evan A Barger

Henry W Binzer Terry W Burke Kim Y Cory Jon S Coulter John R Della Pia

Matthew S Drake Kevin M Dwyer Jr. Adetunji A Fisayo Kelsey V Garcia

Nathan A Goodall Joshua J Harnisch

Thomas E Indelicato Jonathan F Jones

Jeremy A Krohngold Brock E McGehee

Kyle K Norquist William F O’Connor

John H Oms Anna E Philbrick

Benjamin D Register Beau M Riebe

Kyle P Street

Juwayne M Tanner Taylor K Warren

Cadet Squadrons

2011 Naomi M Ballard Mario R Calabro Michael A Holloway Sean L Johnson

Steven T Lane

Tiffany A Low

Karl A Mohrmann Mark A Mosby

Jeffrey M Nakayama Anthony K Onitsuka Mathew B Park David

V Phetmixay Craig C Porter

Joel G Primm Emanuel T Prodan

Anthony M Ruize Jasmine A Searuggs

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Chad A Sheiner Alexandra L Swanson

Andrew J Taylor Conner J Van Fossen

Skyler T Villers

Robert L Walker

David C Adams

James H Beilby Andrew M Bolden Andrew J Cardenas

Thomas J Carter

Benjamin K Chavez William R II Chuch Jim H Daniels III

Cody O Deacon Drew P Dela Cruz

Katherine L Dials Michael P Fournier Dustin L Gooden Daniel H Henning

Kelcie R Irvan

Tawny R Lambuth Joshua M Park

Olga Pearse Andrew K Petry Jon M Richardson

Juan J Rodriguez

Ryan P Smith Weston K Smith Gordon M Spahr Michael L Stacks

Chloe M Swan Brendan A Taylor

Megumi T VanderWaal Kevin W Weaver Jr.

Ryan T Weldon Kody A Wilson Aaron M Zadalis

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A bolt of lightning, gold with a white

border, extends from the upper left to the lower right. A gray and

purple armored hand holds the bolt, and Polaris lies immediately below the hand. The dominate

colors represent the four classes at the Air Force Academy. Though both aircraft are nicknamed

"Thunderbolt," the A-l 0 symbolizes the modern American Air Force while the P-47 serves as a reminder of its rich heritage. The thunderbolt shows the strength and power of

the Air Force, and the arm poised to throw the thunderbolt serves as a

warning to potential aggressors

that America is ready and willing to use military might to maintain its

freedom and society.

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Katherine R Brock

Zachary S Butcher Brian J Collett

Danny R Compton Ian J Culpepper Brent A Eberle

Christopher A Espinosa John M Gelsomino

Pia K Goodman

Derrin J Gould

Emily E Gray Derek L Hale Joshua W Hartmann

Kyle A Land Marcela R Leano Alicia D Leipprandt

Benjamin J Matthewson Nathaniel P McVicker Andrew P Olejnik Daniel G Pickett Andrew J Quallio

Wrendy K Rayhill Riley M Seidel Michael S Smith Jr.

Ryan D Thompson Nathanael I Tousley Andru S Vandiver Clark P Walsh Kristina L Whiteman Curtis R Widener

Zachary J Zeitlin

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407

Chelsea J Agee Lauren E Allison

Lantz R Balthazar IV Jonathan C Buckingham Sarah C Cassman Marc P Charles

Robert A Dawson Denise M Garcia

Andrew C Geist

John R Greenway

Timothy J Hartman Tyler K Hazel Theodore J Labedz

Jeffrey S Lee Benjamin W Leung Alexander L Lisot

Frank J Magazu Benjamin N Marshall Kevin J Mudd

Thomas G Nichols Tobias L Pedretti

Alana M Phaneuf Kevin B Rowe

Kristopher K Sherman

Stephanie S Stanford Michael D Trubilla

Zachary T Turner Kirby J White

2012 Colby B Anderson Andrew S Beckman

Cody W Boswell Austin S Bracy Ann P Dally

Eric A Dziokonski

Ryan P Erickson William M Evans

Cassie M Fletcher Jason R Groose Saskia R Hicks

Sean M Lanham Jami L Larson Charlie J Meier

Christopher H Moede Jason M Ponce

Jonathan A Primeaux

James-Darrell V Racca

Catherine A Regan

Jeffrey A Schaefer Cody P Settle Annalisa M Sims

Kelsey A Smith Anthony F Trevino Colin S Vining

Jackson L Wehmeyer Patrick J Williams

Kelly E Wyatt

408

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weasds

The aggressive weasel holds a

gold thunderbolt in the one gloved hand and a flight control stick in the other. This patch is a tribute to F-l 05 pilots who flew Wild Weasel on surface-to-air suppression missions in Vietnam. The lightning bolt signifies the speed of the Air Force strike capability. The weasel

depicts Airmen's determination and skill. This patch was authorized on Sept.

29, 1983, after approval

by General Dynamics Corporation, the missiles' manufacturer.

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Christopher C Calderone Joshua A Dahlenburg Nathan C Davies Ian T Ellington

Jared R Erickson Jonathan D Fonbuena

Joshua M Gilly Julia C Grose

Reginald P Hargrove II Samuel R Haueter William M Heineken

Elisha B Henry

Chancellor A Johnstone Joshua R Kusan

Andrew J Lankow

Corey A Leibbrand Anna B Lowe

Melany A Means Tyler K Meirose

Timothy F Mobley Jr Timothy J Parcell John E Ritschard

Blake V Rothschild Mark K Rulona

Ryan K Sittig Michael P Sortino Jr.

Patrick F Waters Dustin S Weeks Joshua O Williams

Hannah L Wyall

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Frank R Adamik Joshua A Bauder

Elizabeth L Box Andrew M Campbell

Alexander J Chesney Laronce DJ Franklin Nathan L Frey Richard A Gelles

Braylon V Gurnell Daniel T Hale

Patrick W Haupt Patrick J Hussey

Perri A Leake Paul V Lucero

Patrick R McAllister

Timothy C Nash Scott N Pierson Jr.

Glynnis A Quern

Christopher W Ricks Matthew P Rother

David A Ryan Bachar N Satchell Derek R Schleiden

Haley S Staples Matthew V Versage

Katherine A Ward

2012 Patrick M Bodnar Amanda D Bolton Joshua D Butler Daniel M Carlson

Gregory R Carte Justin M D'Olimpio Aaron E Foster Allana L Gallant

Ian W Hall Allanna S Jones

Jacob J Krasnov

Austin E Lan John C Lerch Hector H Lopez Jr

Cody C Main Harrison C McWilliams Alexander J Nelson Charles E Nobles III

Benjamin J Piehl Christopher D Richardson Tyler A Schultz John T Seaver

Ashley M Sikora Matthew C Thompson Nathan S Timsuren Michael R Tope Gabriel A VallePadilla Stephen D Wakefield Elizabeth R Woodyard

Angela J Zeqollari

410

Cadet Squadrons

The "Pink Panther" wears a blue

flight jacket and leans against the yellow and black numeral "36." The Pink Panther depicts the cunning and sophistication every cadet strives for during his cadet career. The flight jacket, helmet and gold bars symbolize the cadet's two

most immediate goals: a commission as a second lieutenant and a flying career. The fact that the panther is leaning against the

"36" signifies that a cadet depends on the other members of the

Squadron. This is the squadron's

original patch. The Pink Panther was chosen to adorn the squadron

patch because of his popularity as a

Saturday morning cartoon character,

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Britany F Calley Mister Carlton Andre K Chun

William C Deavor John H Decker

Anthony R Emtman Evan C Glowiak

Jeffrey W Graves Mia E Gwirtsman

Matthew L Heien

Matthew S Howard Mikel J Hunter Daniel S Jones

Teresa B Kim

Ian T Lawson

Brady W Lukas Preslee M Maki Joel A Parritt

Philip S Patchoski Amanda G Pestana Loring H Ross Evan K Shawler

Christopher C Smithson Nathan G Sorensen Joshua S Sprang

Ryan J Thompson Jeffrey J Wagner Andrew T Watson

Michael R Winstead

Spencer G Wood

Cadet Squadrons

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2011 Patrick T Casey David J Crippes

Christopher L Daniels Spencer W Edwards Annette L Ehrman

John D Ferut

Bridget N Flatley Patrick D Gill

Benjamin N Gozun Benjamin A Hessney Clinton M Manley Andre Morris Jr.

Alan Pham Marcus K Poehler

Kayla A Raisor Amanda L Robillard Eric D Rode Shane M Ruether Andrew G Sainsbury

Brett D Satterfield Joshua L Stevens Caleb J Taylor Georgina Torok

Maxwell G Weaver

2012 Jonathan H Baker Daniel K Barina Michael L Brecht

John W Cowen Naomi O De La Torre Jonathan H Flynn

Ryan P Fountain Cody S Freeborn Jacob P Fulton Nicholas R Jernigan

Jordan T Johnson Calvin D Johnson Jr.

Christina J Jung Jordan S Keefer

Joshua J Kim Michelle H Kiyota

Arif S Mohammad Idris

Casey B Mott James D Newton Marie F Paquin Brian D Paredes

Payton E Pearson III Courtney D Pinkerton Corey A Skolnick Taylor H Stewart Matthew R Street

Kathryn L Stuard Scott E Stucky Jan T Teope Derek J Winkler

Mitchell E Young

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The current patch is yet another in the evolution of the squadron's

emblem and, technically, another color variation of the original, Its

predominant color is royal blue, with gold bordering the circle. In the center, a gray knight with o blue shield, a red and white

coronet, and a winged helmet is mounted on a large, gray and white stallion. The knight holds a silver, white and gray lance. A large,

cratered, sliver moon and the red numeral ”37" are in the upper right hand area. Gold is used for the

knight's spur, the saddle girth and the horse's front hoof. This variation,

the third major color change, has

Nicholas T Abraham James M Agee David M Arquette

been used since 1976.

Kevin M Beauchemin

Zakaria B Boston

Joseph M Chapman Kaitlin M Coffey Elizabeth A Coleman Nicholas J DeJulio Matthew E Demichiei Zane K Dydasco

Ryan J Evans John J Graves

Mary C Hansard Philip A Hawkins Parker J Herrington Justin C Juedeman

Kyle W Lenz Brittny M Lolohea Rosalie A Mayou Drew T McKnight Glenn M Miltenberg

Keegan K Peckham Edward W Puffenbarger John M Rutherford

Keyona C Sanchez Mackenzie K Schofield

Brandon T Stenger Jakob M Stronko

Kendrick M Thiede

Joseph R Truxal Stephen M Vu Joseph A Webster

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2011 Christopher H Ansel Joseph W Bledsoe III Anthony J Correale Yunior I Cruz

Cacey H Davis Christian S Drescher Katrina I Eromin Eric P Fenske

Alan R Foote Madeline J Goff

Jon W Gray Justin A Hitchens Adam M Jaskula

Rafael E Kessler Nicholas S Lockhart Parker S Mayo

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Spenser W McIntyre Phillip M Mills Marc W Penninga Marcus A Rosenthal

Philip D Ruel Jessica M White

Nercresainne M White Andrew P Zwirlein

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2012 Benjamin J Barringer Gina L Bosworth

Matthew R Buford

Casey M Cox Emily A Coyle Kira Gonzalez

Curtis N Hansen

Jordan P Hauschild Joshua M Huckabee

Kristopher S Hull Jeffrey D Kelly Linda G Lam Michael C Lester

Ryan C Martinson Devin A Menefee

Andrew J Nemethy

Clifford A Peterson

Stephen L Pineo Harriet K Randolph Kevin C Rosen

Ryan Russomanno Michael B Smith James G Tewaheftewa

Jared C Tomaszewski

Kebin P Umodu Matthew T Woods

Cori E Zenishek

Matija Zupancic

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I The blue numeral "38" sits to the upper left of the nickname. The

shield-shaped patch resembles the American flag and the Air Force shield and symbolizes the qualities

of patriotism, courage and devotion to duty. "ALL STARS" is testimony to the excellence with which each

squadron member performs his duties and responsibilities. The five stars stand for the five ideals of the

squadron: character, discipline, devotion to duty, excellence and

pride.

Timothy T Ambard Samuel T Barnes Robert A Bernardi David R Bradshaw

Ke-Koa-Kaulu-La Clarke Erin M Crain

Benjamin G Deschane Riley A Feeney Connor J Ference Austin A Fox Nico P Gigante Travis B Grindstaff

Molly M Fleath Raymond J Hill Joy M Johnson Alexander J Kauth

James J. Livingstone Ethan J Martinez

Kinder N McCullough Kurt S Moehling

Monique M Pal Matthew D Petersen Andrew S Richardson

Kenneth R Sample

Samantha N Smith

Kyle S Stigall Derek G Travis

Zachary B Tulley Christopher M Twigg Cameron S Urquhart Jonathan R Weed Reid A Witt

Victoria R Wyler John S Yang Jr.

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Michael R Archibald

Jacob Banda Levi T Beard

Cory F Benson Andrew N Briley Yvette N Cline Eric L Collins Laura E Cusimano

Gregory J Eslinger Whitney F Gremillion Patrick R Hennessey Leanna N Hoffmann Caleb L Howard Caleb A McConnell

Tyler J McCoy Javier A Noboa

Brandon D Odum Faith L Sanders-Walker John R Sarette Michael R Shaw Taurean D Singletary

Joseph M Stafford Laura M Sturdevant Alexis C Tamosuinas

David R Truxal

Chase S Wilke

2012 Jonathan J Atkins Robert A Bell

Corydon B Butler III Matthew E Cain Shauna L Casey Ellis R Claggett II

Kyle A Cressy Jenna L Dolata

Andrew C Gibler Robert W Gulla II

Danny Kim Brady A Knutson Christopher G Luke Alex J Malm

Nancy L Maloch Joshua M Palmer

Christopher B Poje Travis S Potthoff Christina M Salinas Brandon C Schoenfeldt

Stephanie S Sexton Robert M Simpson Matthew J Siverio

Erik R Soderberg Lance A Wach Joshua E Wilson

Ryan D Young Kyle K Ziegler

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The patch consists of a red "39" within the nucleus of a yellow atom. The atom is set on a dark blue circle, ringed by a silver border. At the bottom is the squadron

motto, "Potentia Vincere", which is Latin for "The power to conquer".

The atom represents the unlimited abilities in each squadron mem-

ber, and the unity of the squadron as a whole. The colors represent

the tour classes, and the unified

design represents the cooperation necessary among the classes to

insure an effective squadron. This was the

squadron's original patch,

which was discontinued in 1980, but revived in 1991.

Robert J Alleman Juan S Alvarez

Eryn K Avjian Matthew C Bailey Carlos G Berreteaga Nolan R Bet Dalton L Bridgers Mark A Conque

Molly M Crosby Duncan J Dillon Garrett J Fly Paul Gaski Daniel G Gunderson Sean B Hoang

Zachary W Hoeffner Olawale B Lawal Jr. Victor J Lopez Robert C Maddox Jake T Melia

Kendra M Miller Justin T Moore Dillon C Pettyjohn

Yasmin I Sarmiento

Zachary R Schaubhut Matthew L Scheie Holden D Simmonds Andrew M Sugar

Nathan LTangeman Barbra E Terry

Christopher J Velez John H Vivadelli Jr.

Prittany D White P

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2011 Matthew P Avila

Zachary F Bell Christin S Burrows Erica A Chimelski

Nicholas W Cottage

Meghan E Cummings Kevin E Dandino

Gabriel D Dejong III

Gavin A Foley Jacob A Fouraker William G Hock

Parker D Huge Chad S Jessup

Timothy E Krystosek Jacques M Lamoureux Michael E Lewis

Leif E Lindblom

Benjamin M Mamroth Trenton M Melcher John M Newman

Elizabeth K Norvell

Ralph A Ojeda III Sara E Schoemer

Ely F Smith Scott W Theuerkauf

Kyle R Tomaszewski Travis T Vayda Yung A Winata Jordan T Wind

2012 Claire E Brown James T Colvin III Seth T Danielson Brent A Drabek

Jenna E Dudley David H Furlow Anna M Gault Sean W Gent

Charles A Gross

Zachary R Hamby Andrew M Heard Kenneth P Hertzler Trevor D Ibarra Katherine E Jacobs

Amanda M Johnson

John R Lohr Jr.

Brendan J Maestas Kevin R McMullen

Kyle B Mefford Rachel L Mittelman

John J V Ottusch

Dmytro Pichkur Robert J Poisson III

Christopher A Reith

Krystin M Shanklin JohnASidwell Daniel W Taubenslag Austin E Trevino

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(Left) Speed, power and lethality are traits of the Academy's falcon mascots and the

Airmen Warriors the raptors represent.

(Above)

Approximately

1,000

cadets

march in the Academy's graduation parade

each year which marks their transition from

students to Air Force leaders. I Dominant

photo by Arnie Spencer, supporting photo by Maj. Tom Jost

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FANTASTIC FUN over the fun

...

(Above) C4C Alexandra Prusko flips

offered at cadet Jamboree. Rides and games

provided students some well-deserved stress relief May 19. Weather concerns moved the event from the Terazzo to Arnold Flail, but Mother Nature cooperated

enough to

allow cadets to enjoy several outdoor activities such as the bungee trampoline flipping. | Photos by Arnie ...

FABULOUS FOOD

...

Spencer

(Right) C3C Kate Werling and

C4C Michael Powell are among the hungry cadets who devoured a tasty BBQ spread. The treat was courtesy of Mitchell Hall which paid for the catered food. FACES

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FRIENDLY

(Bottom) Getting mirror image half faces painted

on their own

makes for a fun ending to the school year for

freshmen Jonathan Fonbuena and Samuel Haueter.

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JUKEBOX HEROES

(Above) Cadets live out their rock and roll dreams through videoke, often to the amusement of the rest of the crowd.

HANG TIME

(Far left) A climbing wall on the patio outside the Arnold Hall Ballroom gives cadets a chance to test their strength and agility.

SWEET SWEET MUSIC

(Left) Candy Coburn rocks the ballroom stage treating cadets to a generous helping of her country hits.

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BANDING TOGETHER

Right) C2C Carly Olsowski has her class ring placed on her finger by her boyfriend Bryan May 21 in the Mitchell Hall. Ring Dance is of the most significant milestones of cadets’ Academy careers. | Photos by Arnie Spencer ers taking a

OSlB(Above) The setting

break from the ballroom fun.

sun

provides a romantic backdrop for silhouetted danc

(Below) A cadet slices off a piece of the Ring Dance cake.

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THE HOME STRETCH Cadets lookeforward to their Ring Dance for three school years. With rings on

hand, they need to wait only a few more

days for the outbound class to graduate, then the rising firsties take their place as

the Academy’s leaders.

Graduation Week

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Anderson and the Class of 2011 drain their

glass and catch the ring with their teeth. WITH THIS RING

(Right) Many then transfer the ring to their dates’ via a kiss before having it returned to

their fingers.

PUCKER UP POOLSIDE

(Right) The night is filled with so much fun and romance that an extra kiss and a dip by the pool, not in, seems welcome.

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CHIN STRAPS ON

(Above) Cadets keep an impressively tight grip on their flags during the Graduation Parade. Weather

permitting, cadets march in several parades over the course of graduation week.

Plenty of sun meant

plenty of marching for the students during 2010’s

grad week activities. | Photos by Arnie Spencer THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT Cadets treat graduation guests to a variety of shows

including the Cadet Chorale featuring C2C Nathaniel Thuli (right) and Cadet Show Choir (far

right).

Most performances take place in Arnold Hall over the weekend prior to graduation.

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Graduation Week

CHANGE FOR THE BUTTER

(Above) A pending graduate has his epaulets removed during his squadron’s commissioning ceremony prior to graduation day. Family and friends typically have the honor of replacing the cadet rank with Air Force lieutenants insignia, often called “butter bars” due to their

yellowish color. PRESENTING HONORS

(Far left and left) Whether it takes the form of a cadet's salute or a B-52 flyover, parades and ceremonies held

during graduation week applaud the accomplishments of the outgoing class.

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(Above) Concerns over bad weather prove groundless once again as the 2010 graduation crowd is treated to Air Force blue skies and comfortable temperatures. | Photo by

Maj. Tom Jost WHERE'S EVERYONE SITTING? (Below left) The Falcon Stadium

crowd appears in the glass lenses of a Class of 2010

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Congratulations on completing important chapter in your life! Good uck with your career. May God keep you safe. We Love you! -Gabby,

ahead of you. Have fun wherever the Air Force may take you and always know we will keep you in our prayers. We love you, Mom, Jeff, Nate, Hope, Connor, Sam and Taryn

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AS YOU CLOSE THIS CHAPTER

Congrats on distinguishing yourself

IN YOUR LIFE, YOU OPEN A NEW

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ONE THAT WILL BRING MANY CHALLENGES. AIM HIGH & WE

Outstanding Group Freshman, Outstanding Fall Group Commander

WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MOM,

and USAFA’s 11th Marshall

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“One can never consent to creep

We are so proud of you and

when one feels an impulse to soar.”

fulfillment watching you soar into

congratulate the hard work it took to accomplish your goals. Happy Contrails, Matthew! Aim high! Love

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amazing. We are very proud of you both. Congratulations and have a

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Abdulrazaq, Leila J 353 Abeyta, Edisofl 52,248 Abeyta, Felix A. 208 Abies, Cody W 347 JT Abraham, Amy M 3d Abraham, Nicholas T 413

Abrecht, Evan D 74, 381

Acero, Daniel 400 Aceves, Ryan P 373 Achenbach, Joseph E 3/

Adagio, Nicholas J 367 Adair IV, William C 372

Adamik, Frank R 410 Adams, Brianna N 139 366 Adams, Dav'd C 406 Adams, Matthew J 366

Adams, Ryan E 355 Adams, Tjpvis K 370 Adams, Zachary H 397

Addy, Scott M 348 Adjangba Daniel A 399 Adkins, Francis

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Adkins Jr, Donald J 383

Adorrp, Willianflll 172 Africano, James T 387

Agee, Chelsea J 408 Agee, James M 413 Agudo, Karl L 378 Aguilar, Eduardo R 393 Ahn, Christopher L 220, 461 Ahn, Julie C 343 Ahrens, Russell T 351 Aiken, Benjamin R 391

Ainscough, Thomas G 400 Akaydin, Matthew H 381 Akiyama, Aleks K 407

Alaybeyoglu, Metin K 200

Anderson IV, James W 358

Avila Diaz, Mario R 354

Albano, James J 342

Anderson, Johnson T 192

Avila, Matthew P 418

Albert, Michael J 280

Avjian, Eryn K 111, 417

Albertson, Alexander S 355

Anderson, Mary C 383 Angelet, Blaize E 341

Albrect, Ryan W 276

Angello, Chloe J 8, 53, 136, 137, 312

Axon, Lyndy E 350

Alequin, Jacqueline P 361 Alexander, Edward S 341

Anhder, Trevor P 355 Ansel, Christopher H 414

Alexander, Jerell N 419 Alexander, Keane 280 Alexander, Matthew B 75, 244 Alexander, Mychol 38, 39, 284

Anthony, Matthew D 397 Apodaca, Corey A 252 Appleby, Michael J 405 Apt, Tyner M 168, 171

Ayala, Daniel A 359 Ayure-Lopez, Angel A 404 Azab, Stephan 208

Alfred, Michael R 378

Aradine, Sharon 111, 161 Archambault, Paul M 389 Archer, Joshua L 353

Alicea, Rafael 355 Alleman, Robert J 417 Allen, Christopher B J 232 Allen, Emily R 378 Allen, Jacob J 374 Allen, Jeffrey M 360

Alley, Isaiah M 351 Allison, Carly A 357 Allison, Lauren E 408 Allison, Rachel E 377 Allum, Kevin D 354 Almond, Levi D 402 Alonso, Michael L 392

Alor, Jimmy L 357 Alsen, Steven R 393 Alt, Anthony T 372 Altman, Brian R 386 Alva, Matthew A 394 Alvarado, David R 395 Alvarez, Juan S 417 Alvarez, Michael A 370 Alvidrez, Marcus A 288 Amack, Brady A 370

Amaddio, Anthony R 353 Ambard, Timothy T 415

Ament, Stephen D 373 Ames, Kyle B 354

Archibald, Michael R 416 Arcidiacono, Alexander A 125, 363 Arden, Charles D 296

Arita, James K 366

Arkwright, Patrick M 228 Arlington, David J 320 Armstrong, Cody D 308 Armstrong, Daniel V 370 Armstrong, Mason T 345

Anderson, David J 400

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Baird, Timothy S 385 Baker, Alexander C 393

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Artman, Eric M 345 Artz, Edward J 355 Arvidson, Kaylyn C 344 Asche, David A 400

Ashley, Aaron T 353 Ashley, Jonathon M 398 Ashton, Bryan T 397 Asmar, Dylan M 164, 402

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Arredondo, Alexander C 391

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Bderson, Colby B 408

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Anda, Kschristopher M 349

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Arnett, Thomas J 373

Arndt, Alexander J 352

Astiasaran, Domingo 216, 461 Asu, Erol-george S 346 Atchison, Eric S 396

Anderson, Alexander N 372, 425 Anderson, Andrew J 284

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Amor, Dominique M 363 Amos, Eric J 357

Andersen, Joseph E 260

Avrett, John Thomas 252

Aukerman, Chad E 360 Aultman, James F 362 Ausbun, Benjamin 75, 180

Baker, Austin J 54, 200 Baker, Brianna A 204, 207 Baker, Franklin 316 Baker, Jonathan H 412 Baker Jr, Dariel R 419

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Bang, John 389

Beath, John B 381

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Bodtke, Rebecca M 392

Banta, Jonathan C 372 Baptist, Jeffrey D 18, 401

Beath, Matthew D 340 Beaton, Stephen E 164, 373

Berreteaga, Carlos G 417 Berridge, Zaqueray R 363

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Barattino, Matthew 344 Barbara, Samuel P 240

Beatty, David P 342 Beauchamp, Torry S 393

Bertelson, Benjamin C 403 Berthiaume, Samantha F 397

Boehme, Grant 359 Bogan, Kaitlyn J 359

Barbazon, Mathew 409 Barbee, Jennifer A 350 Barber, Katharine L 390 Barber, Kristian A 400 Barber, Lindsey A 360

Beauchemin, Kevin M 413

Bertsch, Sean S 101, 346

Beaulieu, Michael P 353 Beaussart, Alexandre J 116, 366 Becerra, Emilio 368 Becker, Caleb F 192

Berwyn, Karl A 385 Besecky, Jason E 347

Bohac, Renee R 345 Bohannon, Zachary L 419

Barger, Evan A 405

Barillas-Fogarty, Jonathan G 364 Barina, Daniel K 412 Barkemeyer, Jared S 359

Barlow, Logan H 364 Barnes, Max J 396 Barnes, Richard R 184

Barnes, Samuel T 116, 415 Barnhart, Michael D 394

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Becker, Dale M 374 Becker, Jared D 386 Becker, Matthew D 103, 374 Beckett, Cameron S 176 Beckett, Christina M 401 Beck Jr, Martin C 402

Beckman, Andrew S 408 Beckman, Daniel M 355

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Bess, Kevin G 345 Besslerv, Jacob C 377 Besson, David H 397

Best, Jade E 51, 348 Betcher, Nathan R 389

Bethke, Kellan D 376 Bet, Nolan R 417

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Begansky, Catrina Z 395

Bicknell, Jesse 399 Bidmead, Kenneth M 240

Barrett, Nicholas B 357

Behr, David C 359

Bieber, Kelly A 374

Barringer, Benjamin J 414 Barrington, Zachary L 389

Beilby, James H 406

Barron, David L 350

Belanger, Van-ryan J 344

Barron, Rebecca L 361 Bartczak, Adam J 200, 461

Belden, Caleb M 375

Bartholomew, Keil M 358

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Bell, Mark P 350

Birdsell, Brendon J 419

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Barton, Jessamy I 366 Bartsch, Jacob K 383 Bartsch, Zachary M 264 Baska, David S 379

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Blackstun, Margaret P 216

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Bowyer, Charles G 355

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Blaess, John J 407 Blair, Elizabeth A 180

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Bradley, Jonathan S 356

Broughton, Peter B 397

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Brandt, Logan J 374

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Brandt, Megan I 385

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Brown, Michael J 341

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Winterlin, David W 373 Wise, Andrea M 9, 302 Wise, Evan D 340 Wise, Lee F 395 I Wiseman, Jacob L 385 Witmyer, Nathanael R 219, 470 i

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Woodard, Calvin J 345 Wooden, Scott D 357 Wood, Jeffre K 351 Wood, Jennie S 358 Wood Jr, Thomas G 356 Wood, Kelli C 370 Wood, Robert J 375 Wood, Spencer G 411 Wood, Zachariah J 403 Woodland, Danielle L 378

Woodruff, Joshua D 397 Woods, Matthew T 414 Woodside, Dustin C 376

Yeo, Jihwan 389 Yi, Jonathan S 399 Yip, Kelsey L 111, 311, 471

Yip, Quentin 179 Yohe, Kyle D 342 Yoo, Michael J 370

York, Benjamin C 106, 345 Yoshimura, Stephen K 395 Young Jr., Paul A 365

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Zadalis, Aaron M 406 Zaiser, James A 97, 362

Woolfolk, Michael D 357 Workman, Brett J 223 Workman, Daniel R 219 Worth, Derek B 346

Zambrano, Joshua E 387 Zane, Eric D 374

Wright, Alexander J 400 Wright, Anthony 91, 93 Wright, Katherine C 372 Wright, Kevin E 382 Wright, Nicolas A 263 Wright, Samantha L 391 Wright, Tyler P 342 Wu, Honghao 395 Wu, Lance F 359 Wurth, Michael F 383

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Y Yang Jr, John S 415

Zapata, Miguel A 374 Zeigler, Jay R 399 Zeitlin, Zachary J 407 Zeleski, Michael C 291 Zenishek, Cori E 414

Zeqollari, Angela J 410 Zerr, Ashley M 391 Zettler, Matthew T 357

Zhong, Zheng 341 Zhukov, Margarita 340 Ziegler, Kyle K 416 Ziegler, Zachary L 251 Zielinski, Cooper J 347 Zielinski, Ryan A 346 Zimmerman, Zachary 227 Zimmer, Matthew A 187 Zitelli, David A 376 Zotto, Daniel M 383

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Zupancic, Matija 414

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