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Event spurs cadet celebration

An intelligence-

Annie Dally "I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death

driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader

of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding

Osama bin Laden yesterday, President Barack Obama

deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do

announced in a nationally televised address from the

that"

White House late last night.

—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, at my direction, the United States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbot-

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Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary

Kathleen S. Dally How true Annie. I love you dearly. Yesterday at 7:41am Like

courage and capability.

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'No Americans were harmed,” he continued. "They took care

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Becky Weingart I don't rejoice in the death of one but celebrate the

to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they

end of one's reign of terror.

Yesterday at 9:59am

killed Osama bin

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Laden and took

custody of his body."

PRESIDENT OF THE

United States

Barack H. Obama

President

Obama noted that bin Laden

had been al-

Qaida's leader and symbol for more

Brett Boyce

Osama bin Laden is dead, i have 5 days of school left, hopefully only 1 (most likely 2) finals, and 24 days until graduation... Not a bad start for the month of May!

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Max Lystrup YEAH. Hopefully we can be victorious in our

chemistry

classes now

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than 20 years and continued to plot attacks against

the United States and its allies.

"The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation's effort to defeat

al-Qaida, yet his death does not mark the end of our effort," Obama said. "There is no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must, and we

will, remain vigilant at home and abroad." The president revealed that shortly after taking office in January 2009, he ordered CIA Director Leon E.

Panetta to make bin Laden's death or capture the top

priority of the U.S. war against the al-Qaida terrorist organization. John D. Banusiewicz, American Forces

Hilary Gibson He's dead! I think we should all get the day off tomorrow.

May 1 at 8:59pm

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David Ince They killed him a week ago but waited for

confirmation

via genetic testing is what I heard.

Monday at 9:39am

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Hilary Gibson I heard that too, but the president's speech made it happened yesterday Monday at 9:58am Like

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Social media web sites were busy with cadet comments tor several Laden's capture and demise.

days after the news of Osama bin

ept. 11, 2001, is a day that is forever

forged in the minds of fhe American

people. Many at the Academy are here

because of these attacks and the

Global War on Terror. Nearly 10 years later, May 1, 2011, was a

milestone in the war on

terror when President Obama

announced that Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S

Special Forces. As the chilly Sunday night ensued a small murmur was

heard on the

Terrazzo's grassy knoll. As the night waned on, this faint rumble soared to a roar of hundreds upon hundreds of cadets "in light of recent events” went to "participate in festivities on Spirit Hill."

Cadets were celebrating with chants of 'U-S-AI" followed by other

lead er,

but creating a symbol

patriotic songs to include the National Anthem time and time again.

that terrorism will not be tolerated. No matter

However, many in the nation and even some of the cadets in the wing

who you are, if you threaten the freedoms we hold dear, there is no

were

weary of how Americans reacted to the death of Osama bin

Laden. Mark Twain once said I've never wished a man dead, but I

have read some obituaries with great pleasure." John Stewart Mill

said, "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things,” and Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopft said "any soldier worth his salt should be antiwar. And still there are things worth fighting for." These quotes are

longer lines of history repeated by a fourth classmen during Recognition, it is something that was awakened and recognized in the hearts and minds of every cadet atop Spirit Hill that crisp spring night. Tactically Osamas death will not make that big of a difference a in the war. However in many hearts it isn't about killing a man, or no

place you can hide where we will not find you. At 11 p.m. on May 1, 2011, cadets, not in uniform of raiment, but uniform in spirit, sang our National Anthem and observed a moment of silence as the flag of our

great nation was lowered in remembrance of all those who have

fought for freedom. Some cadets were found in front of the memorial of fallen graduates honoring their fallen comrades' memory. In the end, the Cadet Wing has unified in such a spontaneous event not seen since Sept. 11. And that night, the evening of a great and terrible leader put to silence, echoed back the Terrazzo were the chants that once

sang out from the lips of fourth classmen running the strips the day

the towers fell: "God Bless America!"

C1C Raphael Watson

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dream of making it to this place

rich rewards of language immersion in China.

where the best and brightest come

And truly, waking up deployed with our fel-

together. We dreamed of sharp uniforms, glorious parades, opportunities to travel the world, and one day graduating and defending this great nation. However, we have learned that dreaming the dream and living the dream are two completely different things. Basic Cadet Training was a wakeup call.

low servicemen or passing out at 9Gs in the

It was at that moment, our dreams shifted.

But taking a step back to look on the feats we have accomplished, we can see

rom

We were living the dream, both the sweet

back seat of an F-15 are experiences about which most others can only dream.

The past four years have been challenging

yet beneficial. Looking back, all of it seems like one long dream. At times we get caught up in all the

"stuff" we have to do and fall

short of the high marks we set.

living what our former selves only

and the bitter. The nightmare of basic was no bed of roses. But as time went on, we looked

we are

back on all the great experiences accumulated that now exist in our minds as dreams

the dream, and now it is time to start living a

dreamt of doing. We have been able to live new one.

The death of Osama bin Laden makes the

fulfilled. We all came with hopes and expectations of what we would do at the Zoo, but

dream of living in a more peaceful world less

much of what we've done is far better than anything we could have dreamed of.

like what we wake up to. With the pos-

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like something we wake up from, and more

sibilities that now lay before it, the Class of

it is a way of life.

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footsteps to graduation seats, cadets drill, march and salute. Even when compared to other service academies, this stands alone because of ifs focus

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Air Force Chief of Staff

Brig. Gen. Dana Born

Brig. Gen. Richard M. <UarK

Dr. Hans Mueh

Dean of Faculty

Commandant of Cadets

Director of Athletics Chain of Command

Lt. Col. Larkin Hastriter

SMSgt. Mark Crespo

1st Group Commander

1st Group Superintendent

Lt. Col Elena Oberg

SMSgt. Angela Evans

2nd Group Commander

2nd Group Superintendent

Lt. Col. Christopher Gough

SMSgt. Parker Pernell

3rd Group Commander

3rd Group Superintendent

Lt. Col. Timothy McCaffery

SMSgt Todd Farlee

4th Group Commander

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Basic Cadet Kyle Palko and three classmates shout their way through Ranger pushups during training in

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basics returning from Doolie Day Off. lining of second their capabilities

memories flashed back to the

Nerves tingled and

ghosts of BCT past,

known that BCT introduces freshmen to the protocols and

Photo by Arnie Spencer

will shape their military careers. Less discussed however is summer training provides the opportunity for juniors and seniors the skills they will use after graduation as leaders of Airmen.

Red-capped basics made their way from Arnold Hall chanting their class motto, "2014 Like a machine!" eliciting laughter from cadre prepared to yell and intimidate. Soon they would see what kind of 'machines" the basics truly were. 'Being able to work basic last year was the first experience I had at the Academy where I felt like I had the opportunity to make a lasting impact. As a flight commander this summer, I hope to only build onto the leadership skills that I developed last year." said C2C Jeff Schaefer. Cadre scanned for their squadron among the now stressed basics faces herding them together as quickly as possible. The Class of 2014 had a lot to prove and cadre was anxious to introduce themselves. Soon they -

C!C Mark Mosby greets" Basic Cadet Travis Foote on the footsteps near the Core Values Ramp on In-Processing Day Photo by Brad Milliman —

would find out how competent the basics were at this point of BCT. Second Beast was physically demanding and taught all the cadets

involved, basics and cadre alike, something new about themselves. Basics were just beginning their Academy journey; many were starting to live childhood dreams.

But cadre could easily recall walking in those boots; exhausted, covered in

mud and grinning from ear to ear after finishing the Assault Course.

Watching their charges rinse off at the water pump, the upperclassmen were reminded of how their own dreams were still unfolding. C2C Alyssa Hughey

Executioners in the log carry event sprint through the Field Day competition. Basic cadets are

assigned to one of 10 squadrons: Aggressors through Jaguars.

Red-capped freshmen raise their right hands to take the Oath of Enlistment witnessed by their family and friends standing atop the Class Wall. Photo by C1C Storm McNab -

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Basic Cadet Training

Wing counts down to Recognition weeks leading up to Recognition, were a bittersweet time

I for four degrees. Freshmen eagerly ticked off days during the lj-7 aafion-packed countdown which led to the arduous 72 hours I they would face with joy and dread. Counting back from

Recognition one day for each squadron, Cadet Squadron 40 kicked off "R minus 40." Filled

training sessions, new rules and stress for freshman, it was

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show a little squadron pride. Spirit wars include banners rom

Fairchild, a car show on the terrazzo, the Superintendent's

tele decorated like a "Loose Hawg," The Lion Sleeps Tonight playing over

the loud speakers at Taps, and a flash mob in the middle of Mitch's

during lunch. "[It] was tough. Our training staff pushed us all hard, but they were fair," said C4C Dylan Kay from CS34. "It felt like it took forever, definitely the longest 40 days of my life." Friendly competition, such as the Pink Panther/Black Panther rivalry, led to furniture on Spirit Hill and shaving cream bombs. "It was fun seeing what the other squadrons did for their spirit missions," said C4C Tim Maciag from CS36, "but it was challenging because the upperclassmen started turning up the heat for Recognition." Throughout this time of spirit and good-natured competition, freshmen came together as a class to press on through the strict expectations of the upperclassmen. Teamwork, responsibility and communication were vital during the countdown as freshmen and upperclassmen alike prepared for the biggest event of the year, Recognition. "I've never been so close to my friends before; [these days] really

Fourth class cadets tired of carrying their packs with their left arms while running the marble to strips on the Terrazzo can see the light at the end of the tunnel during the 40 days prior

Recognition.

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C4C Paige Ragland makes sure the Barnstormers of Cadet Squadron 23 get credit for their late night construction proiect

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(Above! C4C Kevin Plascencia lines up corner pieces of the

big red barn erected in the dead land cold) of night 23 days prior to Recognition The freshman and his Cadet Squadron 23 Barnstormin' classmates built the structure to show pride in their unit and enthusiasm for the Academy’s Recognition tradition -

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(Left! Enthusiastic freshmen from Cadet Squadron 34 take a moment to pose with Academy Superintendent It, Gen. Michael i he vehicle was mysteriously pimped' in hoggish fashion 34 days prior to Recognition. Courtesy photo

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(Above) C4C Rebecca Bauman of Cadet Squadron 12 shows mul-

titasking ability by maintaining form while doing planks and reciting knowledge from her Contrails book. C3C Tyler Stearns (blue beret) ensures both the exercise and trivia answers are presented correctly. Photo by C2C Zach Schneider

(Right) Cadet Squadron 32 upperclassmen simulate a rave party in a Recognition therne room to show freshmen the temptations they must resist as cadets and Air Force leaders.

Other examples of

theme rooms depicting prisoner of war or military funeral scenarios

show the serious side of the career path cadets choose to follow. Photo by C1C Nick Holland

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Three days marks special transition nine months of hard work. It

begins life as an upperclassman,

ion marks a special transition at the Academy, a shift from ocus

of four degree training to preparation for graduation and

lowing year. the culminating event of four degrees' training, Recognition is I grueling test of their endurance, teamwork, and determinaa

chance for upperclassmen to test what doolies have learned,

doolies to prove to upperclassmen what they have earned, y moment of Recognition as a freshman sticks in the minds of

C2C Margaret Weingart encourages C4C Alec Trilles to try crawling a little harder. Much of the Recognition training tests cadets under BCT-like conditions. This allows them to see how much more capable they have become during the school year.

Photo by C1C Nick Holland

sophomores as they begin their first Recognition as upperclassmen: the march back to Fairchild; the chaos of the first night; classmates holding one another up through the courses; the lighter than air feeling as they carry the charge back to their squadrons; the sound of the doors slamming for classmates who didn't make it; and the faceless salutes of upperclassmen as doolies walk darkened hallway to receive their prop and wings.

Recognition is such a huge event, Bull Six's second semester training officer, C1C Patrick Doyle, admits to some relief at how well it all came together. "I was really worried at first because we had no specific plan in mind at the beginning, but that's the beautiful thing about Recognition" he said. It's the one time of the year when the entire squad comes

together

there are no [intercollegiate athletes] or regulars, slackers or

overachievers. Everyone was on board to accomplish the same task; everyone turned out, and we got it done." (Continued on next

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Ltok. C4Cs Christian Fontaine and Claire Beiber happily tote their squadron charge during the Run to the Rock near Recognition's end.

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IBelow) C4C Jay Desanctis' dream of being recognized is lip-smackin good

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C4C Tirzah Prince provides an enthusiastic response during Recognition questioning as C4C David Simpson keeps a straight face to try to blend in and avoid the attention of upperclassmen Photo bv C1C Nick Holland

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C4Cs Max Reilly, Alden Solon and Zachary Saunders of Cadet Squadron 34 bone up on critical knowledge by

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Miitinued from page 25) Specific Recognition traditions vary, but one thing does not change from squadron to squadron the mentality of upperafas^nen. There is a unanimous objective of making Recognition as difficult -

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theme rooms made the commitment more real. They made me fully

unqefstand the magnitude of my responsibility and that those stories of sacrifice aren't just stories," said roommates C4Cs Tina Napper and Lauren Linscott. When the words Cadre, fallout and make corrections' were followed by ’Sir, there are no more corrections to be made' I couldn't believe that it was finally over. The feeling was so surreal."

Once it is over, cadets realize that the harder the task, the more memorable its completion and the more revered its outcome. And with the end

of Recognition comes a general feeling of a weight lifted from everyone's shoulders within the squadron. It means entrance into the golden age of

smiles, quiet hallways and plenty of time for homework. From the first sirens to the final applause, Recognition 2011 was one wild and tiring ride, but one well worth it. At the end of day three, upperclassmen were

able to look into the eyes of their freshmen, knowing they now

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C3C Joshua Williams

C1C Kyle Foley subjects freshmen to a white glove review

during the Recognition Saturday Mor

Inspection or SAMI. Rooms and uniforms must be in tip top shape in order to meet stringent sta, Photo by Arnie Spencer

C1C Mark Mosby rewards C4C Byron Muhlenburg with the coveted Prop and Wings badge to honor his

completion of Recognition. This accomplishment is the final step freshmen must attain for full integration into the Cadet Wing Courtesy photo

An open window clues red hats in to tine mess

awaiting them in the rooms after the SI.AMI' lk' wreckage of their fence inspection ready rooms t fore they leave for more training. The trick continues when upperclassmen return the rooms to freshmen typically have a moment to bemoan the

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C4C Kenneth Johnson stands at attention during a stand up session in Cadet

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(Above) CICs Samantha Stibick and C1C Kelly Grabarek of Cadet Squadron 33 eagerly dig into the mountainous sundae

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(Rightl C1C Joel Kraus pokes his head out of a hatch on the battleship built in the room he and C1C Marvin Poquiz (leftl share. Tin foil Is a popular redecorating tool used by freshmen during their renovation of seniors' rooms on 100's Night. The versatile material lends itself to many uses from wall paper to

sculptures.

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gnifies end is near t's one of the many stepping stones to graduation in cadet careers.

For many, 100's Night is that last, final mile marker before graduaC4C Lindsay Johnson ties off another balloon to fill the room of C1C Robert Caulkins. Freshman -

tion week and bufter bars.

treat the seniors in their squadron to a free dorm room make over for 100 s Night.

Firsties receive base assignments giving them something more

Photo by Megan Davis

concrete to more

begin thinking about in regard to the next year or

of fheir lives. If means a life in a new home, af a new base,

somewhere that isn't Vandy or Sijan.

Emotions run high as people anxiously await the moment of the dinner when their air officer commanding hands them some cryptic message

that contains their base. Some people scramble to build puzzles, others

dig bases out of a cake. "It was exciting to know that the next three years of my

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hands...I couldn't wait to

figure it out," said C1C C.J. Cole. As they start to realize where they're going, you see excited faces, and exclamotions echo around the room: "I got

Sheppard," or "I'm going to England," or Japan, or wherever else Air Force needs dictate.

Some people walk away slightly dis-

appointed, only to have their classmates build them back up: "It could be worse;

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at least you're not going to Thule."

The special meal at Mitchell Hall is just the beginning of fhe excifemenf. The firsf class deparfs for fhe weekend headed to the mountains,

Vegas, or some other exciting trip. In their absence, amazing transformations take place in the firsties' rooms courtesy of mischievous freshmen. "It was an awesome experience. We got a taste of upperclassmen freedoms to come and were able to have some fun giving the seniors a

parting gift," said C4C Aileen Herrera. C1C Joel Kraus (foreground) and C1C Alexander Jack puzzle out where their first assignments will be during the 100's Night Dining In.

Photo by Megan Davis

Rooms have become combat zones, love shacks, foreign counfries or

just plain messes in the occupant's absence. A few are placed in inspection order.

The 100's Night tradition marks the beginning of the final countdown to Thunderbirds and the hat toss, and as such it's another exciting step in

the journey for those cadets "living the dream."

C1C Jason Holland

C1C Mark Sajowitzs friends gather around to see if he received the first assignment of his dreams.

Photo by Megan Davis

100 s Night

2011 rallies around LCWB status ews

of the change created uproar and adoption of the

policy has taken years. It scandalized the Cadet Wing with the most unimaginable of the unimaginable. Every class before was united. Every class knew who they were. Esprit de corps was threatened and tradinew

tion was broken.

step forward or a step back? Shirts were made; ft/record were tossed across desks only to fall upon deaf ears, De

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written about how the new change was not appropriate

position the Academy was in. The t-shirts finally arrived featuring huge white letters "LCWB and are proudly worn by the Class of 2011. Yes that's right, Class of 2011, "Last Class With BDUs." The Air Force ~ie

phasing

out

the Battle Dress Uniform in favor of the Airman Battle

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Uniform introduced with the Class of 2012. The once common BDUs fit well in the Academy's mountainous setting. So well that firstie pedestrians must be extra wary of traffic as they blend into the landscape along Academy roads. BDUs do a good job. With three of the four current classes wearing the non-iron, non-shining

alternate though, ABUs have quickly become the norm among the cadet wing. There will be those among the firsties who may regret the change and pine for the good old days of dark green-based camouflage. But it's time to wake up and start living the new dream.

Two degrees coax the

firsties saying, "Change is good, now look on the bright side, we wear ABUs 80 percent of the time and they never needs ironing. Look at these boots! They never need shining; change is definitely a good thing." However these cajoles now fall upon the firsties' deaf ears only to be

interrupted by shouts of "what it was like back in the day" and "when it was

hard and we had to shine our boots..."

Ultimately it has never mattered what is on the outside long hair What has always made the Cadet Wing strong or a light grey fabric. As times change is the quality of the character inside each member. at Camp USAFA, from the people who enter here to the clothes they wear, cadets are still the best and the brightest the country has to offer. C1C Raphael Watson -

For now, it's easy to determine who is charge within the Cadet Wing; look fa the ones wearing BDUs.

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(Left) Hat color isn't the only thing making the Class of 2011 stand out during formation.

Once the current firsties graduate all cadets will be wearing the newer ABUs.

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(Above) C4C James Buckingham of Cadet Squadron 35 fine tunes the edges of his sheets and blankets. The method for

properly making a cadet bed is very precise and measures their ability to follow specific instructions. This attention to detail may seem trivial initially, but for future Air Force leaders it translates to a critical skill that can mean the difference

between mission success or failure.

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Inspections keep worker bees busy andenberg and Sijan hives buzz with activity. Duct tape blocks off spotless toilets and the smell of Windex is in the air. It's a pre-SAMI Friday. Since the establishment of the Academy, Saturday Morning Inspections have been a routine inspection throughout cadets' careers. While emphasis is placed on the grade received during the SAMI, perhaps the most crucial part of the process occurs on Friday night, or, in many cases, very early on Saturday morning. It's about slipping and sliding along the recently mopped floors while dancing to the beat of a neighbor's blasting tunes. "Cleaning for SAMIs has been the mashed potatoes and gravy, or in Mitch's terms, the teriyaki chicken of my Academy experience. It's right up there with the 'How to Use Bulleted Lists to Communicate Effectively' CPME lesson," said C3C Patrick McGunagle. SAMI cleaning is a portion of a cadet's experience that should not be forgotten. Upperclassmen drive off base, only to return with bags of fast food to spotless rooms scrubbed clean by dutiful freshmen. Some cadets clean throughout the day, doing one thing at a time, while others vow to, "start cleaning soon," as taps begins to play. Roommates argue over who will extract the dead flies wedged into window runners. An unlucky freshman scours the inside of the squadron's microwave and cadets crawl into (or rather, on top of) their beds early in the night drifting off to sleep to the hum of vacuum cleaners throughout their respective quads. "Cleaning for a SAMI is like a fun event for my roommate and me. We just turn up the music and dust until we can't dust anymore!" said C2C Tranay Tanner. While not the most enjoyable of experiences, SAMI cleaning reminds cadets of where they are and how their school differs from others. It constitutes the sarcastic part of the saying, "I'm just living the dream." It is the less than glorious portion of an institution seen by outsiders as prestigious and glamorous. It is the part of the Academy that truly shows

(Above) Using furniture wax to get a high gloss shine that repels dust is one of many tricks cadets use to prepare uniforms for inspection. (Below) With her room set to inspection-ready status, C1C Kelly Hamilton salutes to greet C1C Scott Theuerkauf who arrives to see if requirements are met.

White gloves and rulers are common tools of the inspectors trade.

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how attention to detail can affect the dream

from SAMI checklists to

preflight checklists. The Academy, however, would not be the same without SAMIs, and

cadets scrub every nook and cranny of their rooms, preparing for the

white glove inspection that is only hours away, they are reminded once

again of their uniqueness, and the anomalies that make the Air Force Academy what it is. C2C Kelsey Smith -

Mopping and sweeping common areas in a

the cadet dorms is

must before each inspection.

Helmets are optional, but taking

additional safety measures is never

discouraged.

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Semester adds French to Long Blue Line

iving the dream? Nothing compares. A semester abroad in France was the single greatest experience I've been able to

participate in while at USAFA. The term started with a two-week language school in Mont-

pellier, situated a short bus ride from several Mediterranean beaches. However, cadets hardly had time to work on our

beards before we arrived at I'Ecole de LAir.

The French Air Force Academy is located in sunny Provence, southern

La Patrouille de France' the French Air Force s precision aerobatic demonstration team performs over the beach at Montpellier. France.

Photo by C1C Dustin Roark Tanen

France. And what an arrival it was! First up, survival training in the Alps. There was barely enough time to grab a shower before we worked basic for the incoming class. It was during the time working their basic that the importance of what

I was participating in struck me. I found myself whirling with pride every

day I woke up in France

and the feeling was shared, often.

C1C Scott Gregory, another exchanger, would randomly shout, "This is our life!"

"I could accomplish what really made me happy, satisfied, and fulfilled as a

human being," added classmate C2C Nancy Chavez on the ex-

change experience. U.S. Air Force Academy cadets in France shared a dream amongst themselves which helped reveal some of what the "Long Blue Line" is all about. Since the 1960s, Academy cadets have been going on exchange to France and living that dream. More than 50 years worth of Frenchexchange grads can silently nod as they reminisce about nights in Aix-enProvence.

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About seven cadets from each school swap places for six months and enjoy the change of scenery (to say the least!). Their academy is the sole commissioning source, so every French Air Force officer today can think

back to the Americans in their class.

The semester was spent representing the United States at countless ceremonies.

Particularly memorable was a march down the Champs-

Rlysees in Paris

Nov. 11, in which the French President was the review-

ing official. I brought back with me my French parachutist badge, my French of-

ficer's dagger, and plenty of memories that I will cherish forever. I worked hard for my opportunity to go on exchange, and I will graduate this May knowing that dreams don't just happen when you sleep, but

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C1C Dustin Roark Tanen

C1C Scott Gregory compares his poignard earned at the French Air Force

Academy saber. The poignard is worn by all French Air Force officers. Roark Tanen

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(Above) C1C Dustin Roark Tanen gathers himself after his second static line

parachute jump at I'Ecole de (Air The French Air Force Academy grounds have been a base aerienne' since World War II. Courtesy Photos -

(Left! A picture from the 1959 yearbook shows a cadet from the first USAFA class in front of TArc de Triomphe' during a tour around France as ambassadors to the French Air Force. GC Dustin Roark Tanen recreates the moment Nov. II 2010, during an Armistice Day parade commemorating the end of

World War I.

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Six Academy cadets sought a different

challenge this summer by going to the Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quanficc

VA, Four succeeded over the

grueling six-week course and the Bulldog’ cadets will cross-commission into the Marines following graduation.

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Cadets cross-commission into U.S. Marine Corps s the Class of 2011 lined up to get into ring dance six of its members lived a different dream. They stood

line for in-processing at Officer Candidate School.

Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA.

While the rest of this year's firsties were scattered to the four corners of the world on Ops Air Force, leave,

Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program and Olmstead trips, or in

Cadet Wing command positions, the same sextet spent six weeks under the watchful gaze of Marine drill instructors and officers. It was Basic Cadet Training, Global Engagement, Combat Survival

Training and school all rolled into one with a level of intensity only the Marine Corps could deliver. "I hated and loved every second of it...it was a great experience and really instilled in me the qualities one must have to successfully lead others in combat," said C1C Elliot Loper. Wake up at 0330. Conduct the plan of the day and if lucky, hit the rack at midnight. Stairwells were ladders, floors were decks, and gunnery sergeants were certainly NOT just

"sergeant."

The Academy has the O-Course and the A-Course. There it's the Combat Course, the High Ropes Course, the Endurance Course and the Obstacle Course. There are 3-, 6-, 9- and 12-mile marches through the night with full combat loads. Infantry tactics taught in the class room are

Bulldog cadets blend into the Quantico, VA, woods during field training at Marine Officer Candidates School.

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applied in the field culminating in 12 hours of squad assaults. Squad

leaders rotate so everyone gets evaluated. All candidates are evaluated in three categories, academic, athletic and leadership. Character isn't a test; if someone's is even remotely in

question, then they earn a seat on the next bus home. Why would six firsties give up leave and sacrifice the other opportunities of first class summer for six weeks of BCT on steroids? To lead

Marines. With a depth perception problem that stops me from being a pilot, [navigator, or air liaison officer] there was no job in the Air Force I

wanted to do. I came here for the opportunity to work forward air

control," said C1C Jason Holland. "The Air Force said I couldn't do it, the Marines promised me a slot if I could make it as a Marine. It was an easy choice for me."

For six weeks, these cadets were the odd balls, Air Force guys in a

C1C Jason Holland (right! swears an oath to defend the United States during his commissioning ceremony in

Exemplar Hall.

Photo by C2C Zach Schneider

Marine's world. They had six weeks to prove they could make it as

Marines, and those four who made it...did. Semper Fidelis.

USAFA

Bulldog

Olds' dream lives on

through Class of 2011

rig, Gen. Robin Olds, U.S. Military Academy Class of 1943, merican hero: a fighter pilot, a leader, and owner ka

\y moustache pest

history.

Son of an Army Air Corps officer, Olds grew up hearing about aerial adventures and aspired to be a pilot. Afferl bping an All-American football player at West Point, /on

in World War II's

European theater, becoming

months. His remarkable accomplishments include the

Brig Gen. Robin Olds was famous for his facial hair fhus his adoption as exemplar by the Class of 2011 resulted in cadet mimicry. (Above) Most popular is fake mustaches like these sported by CICs Eric Prince, Zone Steadman and Stephen Pfaff. (Below) CICs Carrie

Tengelsen and Kaylyn Arvidson found a more subtle means of expressing their respect for the Air Force triple ace and former Commandant of Cadets. Courtesy photos -

destroying a German aircraft while his own engines were ■commanded a P-51 Mustang squadron at the young age of 22, which, of course, is equal to 2 x 11. Olds was a wing commander during Vietnam when he devised and led Operation Bob. His clever plan tricked the communists into attacking a formation of what they thought were unwieldy F-105's, but were actually MiG-killing F-4 Phantoms, the mustachioed generals signature airframe. The result was seven MiG 21 kills claimed by U.S. Airmen (one for Olds himself).

Through his flying career, he notched 17 confirmed kills in combat making him a triple ace. Before retiring, Olds also served as the Academy

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Commandant of Cadets from 1967-71. His funeral (which included an F-4 flyover), took place at the Academy two days after the Class of 2011 started cemetery June 30, 2007 BCT, creating a personal connection from the start. His wingman, retired Col. J.B. Stone, spoke at the current firsties' Exemplar Dinner and Christina Olds loaned her father's personal effects for -

the display case. She compiled and published her father's memoirs and the book Fighter Pilot is now standard issue for firsties. In honor of Olds' epic moustache, the Class of 2011 has worn mous-

taches to several formations over the years.

General Olds lived his dream with a healthy spirit of rebellion, a willingness to take risks, and a commitment to being the best. This legacy lives on in the Class of 2011 many of whom can be seen wearing "Living the Dream" T-shirts featuring the general's picture. Fast forward 20 years or more, if an Air Force officer or retiree

responds to the mention of 11 by impulsively shouting "Olds!" it will leave no doubt that this link in the Long Blue Line comes from the Class of 2011. -

C1C Barrett Schake

C1C Jessica Gentry and other members of the cult of Olds celebrate their mentor

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reading and T-shirts.

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through

Col. Robin Olds, later promoted to

brigadier general, shot down four enemy MiG aircraft in aerial combat over North Vietnam. General Olds’ accomplishments and character earned him the respect of the Class of 2011 which named him its

exemplar.

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(Inset] CIC Jonathan Bradley and the rest of the graduating firsties seek to emulate General Olds as they become Air Force leaders.

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AF appreciation grows after time at rival academies very semester, juniors have the opportunity to spend a semes-

were

ter at one of our sister academies: the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in order to further the bonds of inter-service camaraderie.

Upon arriving at our sister service academy, we quickly formed tight friendships with our fellow 'zoomies'" as we

in a constant state of cluelessness the first several

weeks. It was

much like the beginning of freshman year, although without the constant

the Yard Patrol Squadron at Navy, rifle shooting at West Point, and a week on the U.S.S. Eagle at Coast Guard. Additionally, those at Navy

during the fall semester had the pleasure of being present when Air Force finally took away the Commander in Chiefs Trophy. "You'll never really experience gloating until your Academy wins the CINC's Trophy while you are at the school that loses it after seven I met instrucyears. Being able to rub that in the faces of everyone was truly a memorable experience," said tor as well as midshipman -

fear of being yelled at. We were living the nightmare. However, we quickly adapted to the language and customs of the Army, Navy and

C2C David Adams.

Coast Guard and learned that Tm a zoomie" was an accepted excuse

ing around with paint brushes at three in the morning were a common sight. Although we suffered through our share of destroyed rooms,

to any mistakes we might make.

"Spending a semester at another service academy was a valuable experience. At first I was frustrated with the small differences between

the Air Force Academy and Army culture, but over time I was able to assimilate and learn from their different perspectives," said C2C Michael Hauser.

Highlights of our semester included meeting Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, exploring Washington D.C. and New York City. We partook in activities unique to the other academies, such as

During Air Force spirit week, zoomies donning bath robes or snea!

shaving cream bombs and relentless "chair force"" jokes, we ultimately were able to bring back the commander in chief's trophy after seven long years. We can never forget our incredible experiences over on the east coast, nor will we ever lose the friendships we formed. Our semesters away, though rewarding, truly showed us how rewarding it is to be a: the Air Force Academy, where we truly are "Living the Dream." C Margaret Weingart and C2C Anthony Jaddick

(Above) Despite being severely outnumbered, Air Force Academy cadets wear Air Force blue and brave hostile stands to cheer for the Falcons volleyball team at West Point. The cadets were on exchange to Army for the fall semester. (Right) A tour of the White Ffouse reminds cadets the chain of command for all of them ends with the President of the United States,

but only the future Airmen seem able to smile about it.

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Cadet Squadron 22 Guide-on bearer C3C Christopher Stephens

proudly stands by as C1C Tania Buda attaches the 2010-2011

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adet Squadron 22 is the

Outstanding Squadron in the Cadet Wing for the 2010-

2011 academic year. The achievement was

recognized at the Organizational Awards Parade May 23 when |: Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Richard M. Clark presided of placement of a commemorative streamer on the squadron's guide-on. The CS 22 Raptors set lofty expectations

to help cadets get off and stay off academic

CS 22 raptors

and athletic probations. "I think the most important thing is we

take year s top

were

squadron honors improving individuals to improve the squadron as a whole began in the fall semester, he

added. "We were held [by squadron leadership]

and developed plans that placed them above

he other 40 squadrons in the Cadet Wing.

Lim.

each other at the start of the school year

What we focused on this year was to get

people off of probations and by doing so,

making each person a better wingman to each other," said C1C Jonathan McMahon, spring semester squadron commander. This emphasis

able to make a family atmosphere in

the squadron, including the permanent party

higher standard and we were all expected to keep those standards," said C4C Andrew

’or

Photo by Bill Evans

Fall semester squadron commander C1C W. A. Wijesinghe began the school year with

emphasis on using the cadet chain of command, a dedicated squadron staff and a rewards plan. This set the stage for peer-run programs

leadership, where everyone felt comfortable to discuss any issues and work towards making things better for the squadron," said Cadet Wijesinghe. This positive starting point gave all CS-22 members the potential to succeed, thereby

enhancing the squadron as a whole. The Raptors took one step forward in truly "living the dream" with their dedication throughout this year. By making the squadron into a family like environment, where each cadet was given opportunities for growth and success, everyone received the push necessary to step up to challenges and succeed. C2C Kelsey Smith -

Academy Exhange/Outstanding Sauadron

Display recognizes 53 years of enlisted grads nistedlAirmen who realize their dreams of leadership

MtoV^P^ommissioning at the Academy will rfzeq tlrough

now

be recog-

memorial display that overlooks the ball-

ro&mlin tVnold Hall.

Adacemy leaders officially unveiled the collection of

nine walnut boards in late April. Each part of the display holds the Acadepn/ seal, the Prior Enlisted Cadet Assembly seal and six

lidually frcfoped placards which contain the names and class crest of Unlisted graduate by class year. Many times, people are shocked to learn that enlisted Airmen have been a part of every graduating class since the first class in 1959,” said C1C Jason Gabrick, cadet in charge of PECA and one of those largely responsible for creating the display. Part of the PECA mission is to develop, through prior enlisted cadets, a positive image of the enlisted corps within the Cadet Wing. "The gallery serves this mission by displaying the broad depth of influence the enlisted corps has had on the Air Force Academy and its graduates since its very inception," the senior said. Cadet Gabrick and PECA assistant cadet in charge C1C Richard Casburn noted the lack of history available regarding enlisted graduates during their junior year. They requested a list of every prior enlisted graduate from the Academy's Plans and Programs Office. Upon receiving the list and realizing how much history there actually was, we decided to lobby for the approval and construction of the plaques," Cadet Gabrick said. Funding and approval to create the plaques through the Academy's Training Devices Office was granted. However, a back log of work orders threatened to postpone project completion until after the seniors graduated. In order to see the idea to its completion, Cadets Gabrick and Casburn, along with C1C Justin Munger, offered to learn how to operate the machinery used to make the plaques. It took three months to finish. The 53 anodized black aluminum placards bearing the graduates' names were donated by Synrad, Inc. Polaris staff

An Air Force officer reads one of the 53 plaques that comprise the display which is located in Arnold Hall.

Photo by Bill Evans

CICs Jason Gabrick Irightl and Richard Casburn pose in front of the display they envisioned and built to honor prior enlisted graduates.

Photo courtesy of the Association of Graduates

Members of fhe Prior Enlisted Cadet Assembly stand

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ready to unveil the new display.

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(Above! C1C Jason Gambrick measures and cuts wood for the display in a fabrication shop here. He along with CICs Richard Casburn and Justin

Munger learned to use the equipment in order to build much of the display. This allowed the seniors to see their project completed prior to graduation. (Left) Cadet Gambrick installs a portion of the

display in Arnold Hall.

Photos courtesy of the

Association of Graduates

Academy teacher slain in Afghanistan Friends and colleagues gathered hen to remember the life and

legacy of an Academy assistant profesj

illed April 27 in Kabul

Afghanistan.

could see that in his eye every single day. He valued the freedoms he had in this country and he defended those freedoms. He had an attitude

of,I'm going to give it my all.' And he gave it his all."

Maj. Phil Ambard, age 44, was k

c&shooting at the Kabul

Major Ambard grew up in Venezuela. He was a translator in France International Airport. Ffe was serving on\a 4/ TO team training the multiple times. Fellow professor and foreign language department head, Col. Daniel Uribe, felt his experiences and background were a perfect AfahpfliAir-bQrce. /hile statidneaf at the Academy, he qs t ie Department of Foreign fit for his role a the Academy. in that same role for the "Phil came to our department in 2003 and made an immediate anguages execttttye^officer and later sei )ean of the Faculty impact," he said. "He instantly became one of our top instructors. Cadet "As you can imagine, a fellow Soldier, Sailor, Airman comments and ratings had him at the top of our faculty. And all of the or Marine, it affects us all," sai cadet comments painted a picture killed April 27 while deployed to Maj. Phil Ambard A former Gen. Kabul, instructor Dana and Dean’s Dean of Born, Afghanistan. Academy of someone who was dedicated Brig. executive officer, the major scheduled to return to the the Faculty. "But when it's someto this mission and dedicated to his Department of Foreign Languages here after his deployment.

was

one

that we know and love, it

hurts a little bit more. Today we want to bring to life an amaz-

ing man who served here at the Academy; who was a great

colleague, a tremendous mentor; a man who exemplified integrity,

The popular instructor is survived by his wife, Linda, and five

children: son Alex, a student at the University of Denver;, son

Tim, a third-class cadet at the Air Force Academy; daughter Emily Short, a 2007 graduate of the Air Force Academy currently serving in Hurlburt AFB, FL; son Joshua Short, currently serving in the Army and stationed at Walter Reed Medical Center; and son Patrick Short, also a 2004 Air Force

Academy graduate serving in the Navy at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA.

cadets."

"You would always see a line of cadets at his office," added Lt. Col. LeAnn Derby, fellow professor and

friend of Major Ambard. "It was easy to see the impact he had on

them."

service and excellence for our

Colonel Derby, who also had the duty of being the casualty notification officer to Major Ambard's family, painted a picture of not only an integral part of the Academy,

cadets and faculty as well."

Major Ambard served as General Born's executive officer from 2006 to 2007. In 2007, he was sponsored

but someone who was a dedicated

by the Department of Foreign Languages for a doctoral degree program at Denver University, which he completed

family man who touched the lives of people all around the community. His wife is a teacher," she said. When I spoke to her yesterday, she

in 2010. He was scheduled to

told me how much the kids at the

return to the Department of

school are also going to miss Phil.

Foreign Languages after a deployment to Kabul. "He was ready to do what he had to do (in Afghanistan) and he was

with them, and they all knew and loved him. Were

excited upon returning to be able to get back into the classroom to do

loss here at the Academy, but all of Colorado

what he loved to do, and that's develop these cadets," General Born

explained. "He felt as though he'd been given an opportunity and you

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participate in some of the activities

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talking about our Springs had some sort

great loss for the community.

D Kabul attacks kills two grads Two Air Force Academy graduates were killed in Kabul Afghanistan,

April 27. Lt. Col. Frank Bryant, Class of 1995, and Maj. David Brodeur, Class

of 1999, were serving on a NATO team training the Afghan Air Force

Operation Enduring Freedom. "Wednesday's tragedy in Afghanistan continues to deeply affect our Air Force Academy family, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of these graduates," said Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, Academy superintendent. "As we prepare cadets for leadership in the world's greatest Air Force, these events showcase the perils they will face in the profession of arms. The Academy will forever be grateful for the sacrifices of Colonel Bryant and Major Brodeur." Colonel Bryant, 37, graduated with a degree in general engineering, lettered in wrestling from 1993-1995, as well as the team captain and most valuable player in 1995, and was assigned to Luke AFB, AZ.

Major Brodeur, 34, graduated with a degree in political science and assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The officers are the 12th and 13th Air Force Academy graduates killed while supporting operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The graduates were killed in the same shooting incident as Maj. Philip Ambard, Academy assistant professor. USAFA Public Affairs was

in support of

Grad dies in helicopter crash An Air Force Academy graduate died July 2, following injuries

received when an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed in southeastern

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Afghanistan June 9, 2010.

Capt. David Wisniewski, 31, was an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis AFB, NV, and deployed to Afghanistan. Captain Wisniewski passed away at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, July 2, 2010, from injuries received during the

Maj. David Brodeur

Lt. Col. Frank Bryant

Captain Wisniewski is the 11th Air Force Academy graduate killed while supporting operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. His

awards and decorations include a Purple Heart, three Air Medals and two Air Force Commendation Medals.

The two injured Airmen from the helicopter mission, both from Nellis

AFB, are Capt. Anthony Simone, a helicopter pilot assigned to the 66th RQS and TSgt. Christopher Aguilera, an aerial gunner assigned to the 66th RQS. Both Airmen are recovering at Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.

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incident. Four other Airmen were killed and two were wounded in the

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crash. The Airmen were deployed in support of Operation Enduring

Freedom and responsible for casualty evacuation. Bom in Fort Dodge, I A, and raised in Moville, I A, Captain Wisniewski attended Woodbury Central High School before attending the U.S. Air

Force Academy, where he graduated in 2002 with a bachelor of sci-

degree in civil engineering. During his eight-year career, Captain Wisniewski had logged more than 1,500 flight hours, flown 289 combat hours and is credited with saving numerous lives, including several during his most recent deployment to Afghanistan. In one day, Dave was key in saving 40 people during the largest single mass casualty mission in Regional Command South," said Lt. ence

Col. Thomas Dorl, 66th ROS commander. "This was no small feat as he

Chet and Beverly Wisniewski receive the American flag that was draped over their son's casket during his

braved enemy action and flew into a hot landing zone three times to

Hawk helicopter pilot with the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, NV, died July 2 from injuries

save

people."

interment at Arlington National Cemetery Aug. 23, 2010. Capt. David A. Wisniewski, an HH-60G Pave

suffered during a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Photo by SSgt. Gina Chiaverotti-Paige

Memorial

The Academy didn't earn its reputation as one

of the top engineering schools

country by offering

easy

classes.

the

Every

diploma is a science degree (Yes, really. A Bachelor of Science in

English.) so every student vive the

must

sur-

challenges of

physics, calculus, chemistry and

more.

who thrive

Those

the hard

and

fast scientific world

have

plenty of options

explore

beyond

freshman

year. Not everyone has to be a

rocket scientist though. The choice of major

really comes down to what interests you. 48

Techte'

fuzzy.

versus

Cadets mold academics to interests Academy cadets have a wide selection of specialties from which to choose and Majors' Night is time to sort

through and find what best fits their interests. Whether it be aeronautical engineering or English, cadets can

choose to be as "techie'' or

fuzzy"

they want as they

work to earn their bachelor of science degrees.

Majors must be declared by the fall of cadets' third class year, but with the many options available some cadets

struggle to choose the right one. That's where majors' night comes in as instructors and other cadets working hard to recruit new students and help them find their calling. The list of options doesn't end there though. After joining an academic department, cadets can choose some of their own courses to complete the major. This allows them to select unique classes and learn about subjects that interest them.

Foreign

studies majors can take history courses

(Right) Maj. Cory Antosh helps a cadet decide if majoring in computer and electrical engineering is the best path to follow.

scientists in astronautics.

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enroll in classes to build rockets or satellites. Electrical engi- j neers can take courses in robotics and humanities majors can pursue fine arts.

For C2C Rocque Gartland. a macroeconomics course was

especially useful with his foreign area studies. "The

material was interesting and applicable; it helped me understand what was going on in the news," he said.

C2C Carrie Baties favorite biology course has been

zoology. "It's really hands on. There's lots of dissections and it has taught me a lot." No matter what major a cadet chooses to pursue during their time at the Academy, all graduate with a bachelor of science

degree from one of the most prestigious schools in

the country. With the broad selection of majors available, cadets are guaranteed to find a subject that challenges and

area

(Above) A cadet signs up to get more information on possibly becoming one of the rocket

specific to their region of interest. Astronautics majors can

interests them.

C2C Alyssa Fiughey

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(Above) A senior c aspect of his major.

(Above Left) C1C James Cook tries to entice C4Cs Daniel Burke and Ben Scott into trying meteorology. Cadet Cook is demonstrating how to use a spin tank to model the atmosphere as a fluid. By

dropping colored dye into the spinning water, cadets can observe the formation and movement of vortices in the fluid. Both freshmen are

still undecided on their major.

(Left) C1C Kevin Dandino introduces a freshman to his behavioral science lab

partner" Master Splinter Algernon.

(Above) FUZZY

Studying rats' behavior gives cadets a look at the softer side of science. Photo by Johnny Wilson -

(Right) FUZZY

A blindfolded C2C Kelsey Smith and her guide C3C Rachelle Crespo lead a group of

cadets in a psychology activity at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind.

(Below) TECHY

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C3C Sun Lee offers encouragement as her lab partner pricks his finger to test the pH

level of his blood.

Academics

Photo by Rachel Boettcher

All cadets pursue scientific method echy or fuzzy, the unofficial academic line in the sand at the Air Force Academy places cadets on one side or the other. Freshmen and

sophomores must balance their own interests with the influences of upperclassmen, teachers and Majors' Night demonstrations. Everyone who walks the graduation stage earns a bachelor of science degree. Techy diplomas come in technical, scientific fields like engineering, math or physics. Fuzzy counterparts bear titles like English, history or law.

tions, complex human systems, financial and managerial

accounting, managerial finance, human resource management, marketing, production and operations management,

investing, and many more. Also popular among the non-technical oriented cadets is a major unique to the

Academy Foreign Area Studies. With inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental flexibility, FAS can be tailored by cadets to fit their interests. After choosing a region (i.e. South America, Western Europe, Africa etc.) the cadet will choose either a social-political or

FUZZY Management is perhaps the "fuzziest" of all majors. It's also one of the most popular major at the Air Force

Academy. The Academy's management program is designed to develop cadets into critical thinkers and leaders who can understand and manage major organizations. They have the opportunity to study topics such as global organiza

historical track. Studies concentrate on these areas,

filling class schedules with additional foreign language classes, economics and geography classes.

TECHY All cadets must complete core studies in biology,

chemistry, and physics. After whetting their appetite in these hard sciences, many techy cadets wish to continue along the technical path. (Continued on next pagel

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FUZZY

Maj. Chris Morgan explains constitutional issues to a group of cadets during Law Day 2011 in early May. The observance also saw Academy cadets argue the Photo by Ray McCoy

freedom of expression Supreme Court case Snyder vs Phelps in front of their peers during a brown-bag luncheon.

(Continued from page 53) Some even become scientists

offer something for everyone, even those who like both

and doctors for the Air Force.

paths. Cadets who excel at both fuzzy and techy classes during freshmen year have the option of becoming a

Other techy students may not be as interested in the they are in engineering. The departments of

sciences as

Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering

are

especially

popular given the role graduates will have as leaders in "the world's greatest air and space force."

system engineering management major. SEM includes many of the higher level math and engineering classes however their main focus is management. Another major unique to the Academy, it produces cadets

Aero or Astro students study topics such as aeronauti-

who know how to manage programs and projects, but

cal fluid mechanics, computational aerodynamics, aircraft

who also have fairly in-depth knowledge of the systems

performance and static stability, and engine design. Those

they oversee. Fuzzy, techy or both, the Academy's wide list of majors offers students ample opportunity to find something that interests them. Four years of study allows them to explore it in depth too. Each course presents its own challenges, but instructors are always available to help motivated students

able to handle the harsh workload all the way through

graduate with in-depth knowledge of engineering and computational investigations.

senior year

BOTH The Academy's selection of academic majors seems to

(Above) TECHY

to succeed.

C2C Saskia Hicks

Engineering students build a

concrete canoe for an intercollegiate competition.

Photo by Megan Davis

(Right) TECHY on

C1C Mark Benischek briefs

the Astronautics Department's FalconSAT program.

Photo by Mike Kaplan

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TECHY

C2C Brittany Rudder works

with satellite imagery in her engineer-

ing course

Photo by Mike Kaplan

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(Above) FUZZY sciences.

The Academy has experts from U.S. and Allied forces teach

military arts and

Photo by Arnie Spencer

(Left) FUZZY

Academy military trainer TSgt. Romney Sheirer helps cadets understand the downfall Photo by Johnny Wilson

of poor leadership practices.

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(Above) A street vendor lures C2C Trevor Ibarra with an interesting variety of food, some familiar and like sea horses, starfish and scorpions on a stick.

Photos by Raphael Watson

(Right) Climbing stairs at the Sun Yat Sen Memorial could be a good way for exchange cadets to stay in

shape during their semester abroad.

(Below) A Chinese boy is drawn to a magazine cover photo of the F-22 Raptor. Host residents expressed an interest in things American that matched the cadets' fascination with Chinese culture.

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[broadens cadets' cultural IQ

emember when we were little and

and think they are speaking a different language? This

dreamed about digging the ultimate

time they were.

hole all the way to China and finding

Specific courses included international relations theory, During the latter class, five cadets practiced Chinese language skills by teaching their host peers about American geography and

everything upside down? Had a dusty

boy succeeded during fall semester, he wouldn't have found everyone standing on their heads, but he might have seen eight cadets running around China instead.

culture.

Speaking Chinese is not near as fun when nobody

Living abroad in China was a dream come true for

around you understands what you are saying and can t

handful of Academy students.

respond," said C2C Derek Ecklebe.

They lived in their own apartment, had to get their owp-fSod'and pay bills, but on the upside, there were a

business management and geography.

Spending a semester in China was no bed of roses. Coming back

SAMIs, no morning

to America was

formations and no uniforms.

literally a breath

Although it was a break

of fresh air. Be-

from the normal Academy

ing able to live with the Chinese

tempo, it brought invaluable insights that could never be

people, go to their

experienced in the Zoo. "The geopolitical and

schools, eat at the hole in the wall

social economic factors that

place they all eat

play into what makes China

and experience

are

unfathomable, you have

some

of the cultural

to be there to know it," said

pressures they face

C2C Grant Meyer

every day makes

China is a huge country,

appreciate the freedoms that we us

population and geography and because of that is in

incredibility diverse.

enjoy in America

After a

even more.

while you could tell where

"[One day I]

different people were from

Just found myself

based on how they looked

listening to Christ-

and their accents. Each

mas

region of China brought a flavor to the table.

new

Northern China craved

music, sitting

alone at the kitchen table while eating

Cadets were able to find time to relax at the sandy paradise of Hainan Island during their semester abroad to China.

chocolate frosting

every kind of noodle imaginable. Sweet and sour and

from the can with a chopstick," said Cadet Ecklebe. "I ap-

rice dishes filled southern China. Western China was

preciate America so much more after coming back; it is amazing to see the difference between here and China."

saturated in a spicy Muslim aroma and the East was

drowned in sea food. But for all of the delicious Chinese

There is a reason why we fight for the freedoms that

foods, nothing compares to a good of American steak. While at school, the cadets took heavily-loaded Chinese classes, but still had a chance to study culture, history

privileged to enjoy, because those freedoms are what sets us apart. Returning from China was a sobering experience, I remember stepping off the plane at Los Angeles and feeling that I was back in the land of the free and the home of the brave. C1C Raphael Watson

and political science. In addition to the normal classes at the international school, they also studied with Chinese

we are

students. Ever walk into astro on the first day of school

China Exchange

Academy cadets explore limitless opportunities in astro ground station

he door thumps closed behind the lone cadet

ry and the Department of Physics.

sending echoes down the empty hall. Hall lights flicker on and his eyes scan the liters p sages of Fairchild. He could easily be the only

rth and the natural occurrences that happen in its upper

With this data, we re contributing to our knowledge of

osphere," said Cadet 2nd Class Rachel Harris.

human left on campus after a

Each crew

commander, operations officer and engineer works to accomplish their mission within a short window of

zomn^w&^re 1

A code punched on the keypadrallows^fntry

to the Department of Astronautics.

A pairJfrig of J^ichae

Wynne, 21st Secretary of the Air Force,greets

studei

^Darkness partly conceals the Air ForcafeadeK eyes asfrney 5rily look down on the cadet, /^aprherjpoe, anq^r door entrance to the ground

statin i^fmitted is

ashing lights and whirring^quio^ient on racks provide wvelcome change to th^raap^nt hall\^^s. The cadet ^setnto ina^d startsJ^rebaiTOs the CQgrof his three-man crew

portunity. The ground station can contact a satellite from the time it appears in the night sky to the time it sinks below the horizon

pare to contact a friend speeding through space at a rate

of miles per second.

about 10 minutes.

Crews are composed of students from a variety of fields -

rocket scientists (a.k.a. astronautical engineering) to more

fuzzy" majors. Regardless, the expediency and professionalthey accomplish their mission makes Cadet Satellite Operations a frequent distinguished visitor stop and ism with which

Tired eyes contrast to their excited voices as they pre-

inspiration for other academic programs. As the youngest force in the U.S. Air Force, FalconOPS shows the sky is

crew no

longer the limit. Instead, cadets in the program can discover that their

FalconOPS doesn't prepare cadets for the "real" Air

Force, it is in fact, a true operation. Information gathered

possibilities, and the possibilities of humanity, have no limits except to the farthest of distant stars. C2C Skyler

from satellites goes directly to Air Force Research Labora-

Torres

(Clockwise From Above) A portrait of former Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne stands guard outside the FalconOPS ground station, where cadets must show they

belong by entering a pass code to open the locked entry door. Cadets enter the ground station at all hours of the night in order to download data from FalconSAT orbiters when they are in a transmission window. The ground station can contact a satellite from when it appears in the night sky, until it dips below the horizon, about 10 minutes. With assignments being driven by the transmission windows instead of class schedules, ground station operators often end up walking through empty corridors in Fairchild Hall with only the echoes of their bootsteps. Photos by C1C Nick DeBarmore -

own

C2Cs Kathryn Blythe and Chris Hassa brief Air Force Space

Command Commander Gen. William L. Shelton on FaloncOPS

ground station activities.

Photo

by Rachel Boettcher

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(Above) Timing is everything when the assignment is to talk to a satellite

streaking across the sky so cadets in the FalconOPS ground center have a multi-region clock in order to properly track their transmission windows. Photo by C1C Nick DeBarmore -

(Above Left) C1C Adrianna Eaton explains how cadet crews operate the FalconOPS ground station to an audience of faculty and other interested parties

during a briefing prior to the launch of the astronautics programs most recent satellite FalconSAT 5 in November (pictured at left). Photo by Mike Kaplan -

(Above) C3C Raquel McCagg looks to her biology instructor It. Col. Jennifer Guess for assistance.. The willingness and ability of teachers to work with small groups or even one-on-one with students is a big

help considering how difficult much of the science-heavy curriculum can be.

—

Photo by Rachel Boettcher

(Right) Squadron Leader Martin Harris of the Royal Air Force climbs right into the cockpit with his Photo by C4C Joe Bomar

students to teach dogfighting and flying tactics in the air warfare lab.

(Below) Professor Bridget McGrath helps cadets puzzle out physics questions.

Academics

Photo by Arnie Spencer

Cadets learn academic, life lessons

through their teachers' accessibility of the most amazing things

endure longer than the academic material," said Maj. Tom

about the Academy is instructor

Jost who taught physics before working in the Center for

availability.

This is frequently men-

but perhaps most importantly, cadets will learn how to

tional literature written about this

think

establishment. valuable is the investment instructors make in each

cadet. Despite busy schedules that rival our own, Academy educators show concern about students' grades and

well-being by making time to talk to and mentor us. An instructor from one of my favorite classes pulled me aside not long ago. It wasn't due to potential failure, but rather because she saw potential unrealized in my work. Time constraints imposed by extracurricular activities were keeping me from doing as well as I could. A reassessment of priorities was in order and it helped immensely. "I'm sure in time cadets will forget much of what they learn about the course but I hope there's something ...

about life that I can share with them, somethinq that will

Lt. Col. David Kent stands close by to make sure his

and how to care."

The actions of Academy instructors teach a hidden

Something less heralded, less quantifiable, but even more

Character Development. "Academics are important too,

tioned in every piece of informa-

lesson

they foster a sense of responsibility that is not necessarily achieved at other college. Each teacher knows he or she is shaping the next generation of leaders, not just in the military, but also in other aspects of life. -

Their investment is to ensure our success. The change among cadets isn't always dramatic. More often it happens in small steps as we are shaped

gradually into students who can truly be proud of their accomplishments. Academy instructors budget a great deal of their time for cadets based only on the promise of future dividends who among their future grads will be the next war hero, chief of staff or influential politician? Because of their dedication, perhaps the literature should be rewritten to note how availability here is multiplied exponentially by caring. C2C Zachary Ratkovich -

chemistry students, C4Cs Seth Jackson and Joseph Grant, don't run into trouble.

Photo by Rachel Boettcher

Professor

Final exams conclude in wet, wild fashion Some can't wait and hit the water immediately. Others

t most universities across the nation, finals

week is a time to look your worst and per-

rendezvous with classmates for group dunking. In each case

form your best because these exams can

this frigid plunge signals success for the soon-to-be second

make the difference to getting a job offer

lieutenants.

after graduation or being overqualified for

Many take pride in finding creative and obnoxious ways to take their plunge. "I hate this place! I am so happy I am done!" screamed one anonymous firstie as he sprinted toward the fountains with a child flotation device to accent the juvenile presenta-

position in retail. But sandals, shorts and a T-shirt don't cut it at the Acadea

my where clean and serviceable uniforms are required every

day. On the other hand, cadets don't always feel pressured to earn top marks. Sometimes, a firstie who only needs 40 percent on their core astronautical engineering final may aim for a 45 and be completely satisfied. That's because the fountains waits outside.

Mid-May temperatures sometimes approach freezing at the cadets Colorado Springs aerie. Regardless, firsties completing their last final barrel out of Fairchild Hall heading straight for Honor Court fountains.

(Above) Cadets can often be found studying at all hours of the night in their dormitory rooms,

especially around finals exams.

Photo by Mike Kaplan

(Right) C1C Welsey Osborn went to his last final exam prepared to take a dip to the Honor Court fountain immediately afterward. Photo by Brad Milliman -

tion.

But for juniors, sophomores and freshmen, finals week is

merely another task standing between them and summer programs. Unlike firsties, the lower three classes usually take their time and spread out finals because they have nothing better to be doing during that week. This does not stop cadets from their perpetual state of procrastination. -

C2C Rachel Harris

Some soon to be gradu-

musi*

ates time the completion

of the final e<ams in order to leap into the Honor

Courtdountaifis.asjg

team.

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(Above) After four years of cadet study, C1C Dustin Tanen couldn't wait for any friends so he cannon-balled into the water.

Photo by Brad Milliman

(Above Left) Freezing temperatures couldn't deter CICs Nick Holland and

Georgina Torok from enjoying their post-finals dunk. Instead they took advantage of the snow fall to show some class pride. Photo by James Rush -

(Left) A laptop, a pile of books and the library provide a freshman what she needs to prepare for finals.

Photo by Mike Kaplan

Whether it's on the baseball diamond, in the

pool, on the ice or in the lockeroom, sports teaches us valuable lessons about life, ourselves and our teammates. No matter how successful any athlete is, he or she will even-

tually deal with the adversity of failure and losing. How the

athlete

responds to

both

vie-

tory and defeat

shows

what kind of

leader, what kind of

follower and

what kind of a son,

per-

he or she really is.

(Left) Parker Mayo frames a pitch. Mayo, a senior from Sacramento, CA, batted .266 with a .404 on-base percentage and split duties between catching and playing first base.

(Below) Stephen Colangelo delivers a pitch during a home series against BYU.

Colangelo recorded a teamleading seven saves during the 2011 campaign for the Falcons. His earned run average of 5.52 was fifth

best on the team this year.

(Bottom) Matt Thorne gathers up a ground ball. The sophomore from Murfreesboro, TN, started in 50 games this season, while

driving in 23 runs.

Thorne is one of 13 rising juniors slated to return next year, giving the Falcons a lot of experience

for the coming campaign.

Photos by Arnie

Mike Kazlausky was named Air Force baseball head coach at the end of the 2011 season. Kazlausky signed a three-year contract through the 2014 season.

Garrett Custons applies a tag at the plate preventing TCU from scoring. The Sarasota, FL, native led the team in 10 offensive categories,^ posting a .330 batting average, 42 runs scored, 21 doubles, six homers and 13 stolen bases. The sophomore also ranked in the Mountain West

Conference top 10 in 10 offensive categories.

New skipper breathes new life into ailing program 'he Falcons concluded the 2011 season with a 19-36 over-

years," head coach Kazlausky said. "He is a multifaceted player that

all record and 4-20 mark in Mountain West Conference

can

run, hit

play.

our

catalyst on our team and we will continue to build around Gar-

Head coach Mike Kazlausky saw his interim tag removed and signed a three-year contract following his retirement from active duty June 1.

As the interim skipper in 2011, the Kazlausky-led Falcons notched their most wins since 2002. The 19 victories were also the secondmost in school history against Division I opponents and the most Division I wins by a first-year head coach at the Academy.

Sophomores Garrett Custons and Sean Corley were named to the 2011 All-Mountain West Conference baseball team. Cus-

tons was named to the first-team as a catcher and Carley earned

second-team honors as a right-hand pitcher. Custons led Air Force in several offensive and defensive categories

including batting average (.330), runs scored (42), doubles (21),

homers (six) and stolen bases (13). The sophomore also ranked in the MWC top 10 in 10 offensive categories. Defensively, Custons led the conference (as of May 21) with 22 base runners thrown out and ranked second with seven pickoffs.

Custons caught fire late in the season, batting .538 (14-for-

16)

over

rett for the years to come."

Carley had one of the strongest seasons ever by a Falcon starting pitcher, striking out 62 batters in 82.1 innings. His 3.94 earned run average was the lowest ERA by an Air Force starting pitcher in 28 years, dating back to Bob Wright's 3.58 ERA in 1983. Melbourne, FL, native's 62 strikeouts are the most by a Falcon pitcher since 2002, when Erik Fisher fanned 88. Carley posted a 3-5 overall record.

Carley set a school record for the lowest conference ERA at Air Force, posting a 4.10 in 37.1 innings pitched. He also led Air Force with three complete-games and held opponents to a .279 batting average. His two-hit shutout against Bowling Green University was one of the best single-game performances in Air Force history. After hit base in first the and off the second, Carallowing singles leading ley retired 24 consecutive batters to close out the game. He also struck out a career-high 12 batters in the game. Carley is just the second Air Force pitcher to earn all-MWC honors and the first since Matt Kaercher in 2002. "Sean is our ace of the staff, and it is a tremendous honor to

the last two weekends to raise his batting average 31

points. Custons also led the Falcons with a .356 batting average in MWC play.

"Garrett is an incredibly talented baseball player and we are excited to have him at the Air Force Academy for the next two

and throw, as well as being an excellent catcher. He is

him and to our program to have him selected to the MWC All-

Conference Team," Kazlausky said. "Sean pitched brilliantly m nil nf our -

games and we look forward to having our ace bad

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(Left) Mike Lyons' reverse by up against Florida A&M was two of his eight points in the game. The 81-48 shellacking c f

the Rattlers was the Falcons' biggest margin of victory sir ;,

defeating Prairie View 75-41 on Dec. 8, 2009. (Below) Lyons looks on as Taylor Stewart lays in two point' for the Falcons as they cruise past North Dakota 77-6 the opening round of the Collegelnsider.com Tournamen!

(Bottom) Chase Kammerer roughs up FAMUs Yannick Crowder as he tries to drive the lane.

Spencer

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i.on

Washington contests a shot by Utahs Jason Washburn.

of i 300 saw the Falcons upend the visiting Utes 77-69.

Air Force

A crowd

Todd Fletcher drives past Evansvilles Jordan Jahr. Fletcher was one of two Falcons to start every game during the 2010-11 season. Fie led the. team with an .806 free-throw percentage.

returns to post-season play

he Air Force Mens Basketball team closed out the season

32 this season. After missing all but four games due to injury as a

with an 88-75 loss to Santa Clara in the second

sophomore, he was a solid asset on the court the last two seasons.

round of the Collegelnsider.Com post-season tournament.

He finished third on the team in scoring this season, averaging 10

With the loss, the Falcons finish the 2010-11 season with a

points per game, and scored a career-high 18 points, including three 3-pointers, in the Falcons' 66-65 overtime victory at TCU Jan. 29.

16-16 record.

Sophomore Michael Lyons was named to the all-

He also dished out a career-high four assists against the Frogs in

Mountain West Conference third-team. The leagues nine head

Fort Worth, TX.. He posted Air Force s only double-double of the

coaches, along with a selected media panel, picked the all-confer-

season

ence

teams, as well as the coach, player, newcomer, freshman, sixth

with 14 points and a career-high 10 rebounds against North Dakota and finished second on the team in rebounding at 3.9 per

man

and defensive awards.

game.

Lyons, who has appeared in 28 games and started 27 this year, led the team and finished fhe regular season eighth in scoring in the MWC at 13.2 ppg. He is No. 2 in the conference in field-goal percentage (49.8 percent) and fourth in free-throw percentage (79.1 percent). He is the first Falcon to earn a spot on one of the

career-best 11 assists against Utah, the most by an Air Force player

three all-conference teams since Tim Anderson was a second-team

in one game since 2004, and tied for No. 5 on the school's all-time

selection in 2007-08.

single season assist list with 127 this year. Washington became the

Washington was named the team's most valuable player for the 2010-11 campaign. Washington, who did not miss a game in his fouryear career at Air Force, led the team in rebounding, assists, steals,

blocked shots and minutes played this season. He dished out a

In addition, seniors Tom Fow and Evan Washington were each

first Falcon to score 200 points in each of his four seasons since

named honorable mention by the conference. Fow was No. 2 in the

Of is Jones from 1991-95 and is ranked fifth on Air Force's career

league

3-point percentage for all games and led the MWC in

the same category for conference games only. Washington, mean-

assist list with 327.

while, led the team and was No. 5 in the MWC at 3.9 assists per

Sophomore Kyle Green earned the Falcon Award, given to the player that gives 100 percent regardless of their situation and

He also led the team in rebounds, steals and blocked shots. Senior Derek Brooks was awarded the top honor at the team s

place on the team. Green, a 6-2 guard from Richland Hills, TX, played in five games and scored five points this season, all against

game.

awards banquet. Brooks won the Bob Spear Award, given to the student-athlete that is outstanding in all areas of the Academy -

Florida A&M. He was a valuable asset on the scout team this sea-

helping his teammates prepare for every opponent. Brooks, Washington and Tom Fow received the prestigious cap-

son,

academics, athletics and military performance. There is no higher honor for a men's basketball player.

Brooks, from Nathalie, VA, played in 71 career games and all

tain's award for the '10-11 season for serving as team tri-captains. -

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meins

(Left) Dymond James fires a shot against Metro State James led the team in many offensive categories. She was the team's top scorer

with 356 points, including 74 free throws.

(Below) Raimee Beck weaves past a defender en route to the basket. A team captain, Beck averaged 11.4 points per game.

She was also the team's MVP for the 2011-2012 season.

(Bottom) Austyn Wilson drives baseline against Navy. The

Lady Falcons lost a heart-breaker to their service academ rivals 63-62. Photos by Arnie Spencer -

Birds pull off post-season upset over CSU nable to overcome a second-half scoring drought,

rated players in program history, setting all-time records for games

the ninth-seeded Air Force women's basketball team

played and started (118), three-point field goals made and attempt-

70-55 decision to fifth-seed Utah in the

ed and free-throw percentage, as well as Division I era records in

dropped quarterfinals of the 2011 Conoco Mountain West Conference Championships. Sophomore Megan Muniz led the Falcons with 13 points, while Kelsey Berger and Raimee Beck added 12 and 10 points, respectively. a

The Falcons finished the season with a 9-22 overall record,

points (1,386), scoring average (11.7). assists (278) and steals (157). Beck is also the only player in Academy history to rank in the top 10 all-time in career points (fifth), assists (sixth) and rebounds (seventh). In addition to earning team MVP honors. Beck was also received the Loudermilk-Chavez Leadership Award, while being recognized

for leading the team in season free-throw percentage and receiving

surpassing their season win total from the past two years combined. They also posted a 3-13 record in MWC action, snapping a 40-

the captains' award.

game conference losing streak. Air Force also became the first nine

sophomore Katie Hilbig. One of Air Force's quickest and most aggressive defenders, Hilbig started 14 games during the MWC

seed in MWC Championship history to defeat a four-seed, as the

Falcons knocked off Colorado State in the opening round of the

The Falcons' award for defensive player of the year went to

season

conference tournament.

Sophomore Dymond James, who finished the season as the

The 2010-11 award winners for the Air Force women's basketball team were lauded at team's annual banquet. Earning top honors was

senior captain Beck, who was selected

and finished the year with 19 steals and five blocks.

by her teammates as

MVP for the 2010-11 season.

Beck, the Falcons' lone senior, was an outstanding all-around

performer this year, finishing the season with 11.4 points and 5.2

Falcons' top scorer with 11.5 points per game, received recognition as

Air Force's leader in field goal percentage (.439) and rebound-

ing (6.8). James finished the season ranked 10th in the Mountain West Conference in rebounds per game and was ninth in defensive rebounds per contest with 5.2. Junior Megan Muniz was the recipient of the "Triple Threat"

Academic Award, bestowed upon cadets whose core, cumulative

rebounds per game, ranking second on the team in both categories. She led the Falcons in both 3-point field goals made (54) and free

and semester GPAs are all at least 3.0. Meanwhile, junior Jamela

throw percentage (.836), while ranking second on the team in assists

Satterfield earned the Iron Bolt Award, given to the player who

(71), blocks (7) and steals (37).

demonstrates the greatest commitment to the team's strength and

Meanwhile, Beck closed out her career as one of the most deco

conditioning program.

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Nate Bratka lin blue) defends himself from Brian Corcorans

right jab. The squad mates squared off in the Wing Open's heavyweight bout, with Bratka claiming the win via decision.

(Right) William Jeong (in silver) trades blows with Drew Pineda in the 112-pound bout. Pineda connected on a flurry of punches to force the referee to call the bout with 15 seconds remaining in the opening round. It is the second Wing Open title for Pineda, who won by a walkover as a

freshman.

(Below) Casey Habluetzel (blue topi lands a left hook to the head of Dalton Hall in the 165-pound match. Habluetzel upset defending

champion with a win by decision.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

Members of both teams pose with Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould at the conclusion of the 2011 Wing Matt Coates waits tor his advancing opponent in the 195-

pound bout. Coates lost in a hard-fought match against Zak Spranger.

Open Championships. The winners of the Wing Open form the nucleus of the Air Force team that represents the Academy regional and national competitions. The Falcons have won 18 of 30 national titles and produced 102 national champions.

at the National Collegiate Boxing Association

Sweet science tests pugilist cadets' mettle Pith a chance to make the "Dirty Dozen." 24 members

of the Air Force boxing team stepped into the ring under the lights of Clune Arena March 3, for the 53rd installment of the Wing Open Championships. With the

majority of bouts going to the final bell, the winners showcased their talents and demanded a spot on the Falcons' national team.

Tyrus Korecki took to the ring for the finals at 156 pounds. Both boxers accounted for multiple scoring shots, but Silvio was able to earn the decision from Korecki for the second straight year. In his first Wing Open Championship appearance, junior Casey Habluetzel upset defending champion Dalton Hall by decision in the 165-pound contest. With both the 156- and 165-pound bouts, momentum swung between both boxers before going to the judges for the ultimate decision.

McLain, the 2008 and 2009 Wing Open champion at 175 pounds, took

The night featured seven repeat champions, including junior Mike McLain, who earned the Clune Outstanding Boxer Award following his third-straight

championship at 175 pounds. Sophomore Drew Pineda opened the night with a quick, decisive victory 112-pound bout. Facing freshman William Jeong, Pineda connected on a flurry of punches to force the referee to call the bout with 15 seconds remaining in the opening round. It is the second Wing Open title for Pineda, who won by a walkover as a freshman. The next two bouts were also stopped before the final bell. Senior Matt DeMars caused the referee to halt his 119-pound bout with freshman Justin Zahn in the third round. Zahn stayed with the two-time defending Wing Open champion throughout the first two rounds, but DeMars came hard in the

in third round and forced a stoppage seconds before the final bell. Junior

freshman Denis Voroboyov. The senior immediately took control of the ring,

forcing Vorobyov to his knee early in the first round. Midway through the second two-minute round. McLain connected hard with Voroyov and forced the referee to stop the bout. McLain becomes just the fourth 175-pound boxer to earn the Clune

Outstanding Boxer Award, as voted on by the coaching staff and judges, and the first since current volunteer coach Capt. Mark Clifford took home the trophy in 1997. Seniors Will Kuechler and Reggie Howard toed the line at 185 pounds for the second straight year, with Kuechler successfully defending his title. Freshman

Zak Spranger claimed his first title following a hard-hitting 195-pound

contest with senior Matt Coates.

Rainer Caparas, a Wing Open finalist in 2009, earned his first title at 125

The final bout of the evening featured two heavyweights from Cadet

pounds, when his opponent, freshman Stephen Bittner, was disqualified in

Squadron 27. Freshman Nate Bratko, a member of the track team, outpointed sophomore Brian Corcoran, a member of the Falcon football team, to earn the judges' vote. The two "big boys" came out firing and kept the crowd on their feet until the final bell, capping off a stellar night of Academy boxing. At the 2011 National Collegiate Boxing Association Championships in West Point, NY, Pineda won the 112-pound national title, as the Air Force boxing team finished third in the team standings. Pineda is the 105th NCBA national champion in the Falcons' impressive legacy. Facing Army's Ethan Issacson in the 112-pound championship, Pineda claimed the judges' decision for his first NCBA title. Pineda's title marks the

the third round following several warnings and point deductions for illegal

procedures. Senior Michael Mizes, celebrating his 22nd birthday, successfully de-

fended his Wing Open title at 132 pounds taking a decision from sophomore Will Petersen. In a rematch of last year's finals, Mizes gained the upper hand with scoring blows to earn the judges’ votes. At 139 pounds, junior Dan Starr captured his second Wing Open title with a decision over freshman Andrew

Munoz, while sophomore Glenn Miltenberg won his first championship bout at 147 pounds by decisioning junior Craig Spranger. Although Munoz and

Spranger were both able to connect on some solid shots, Starr and Miltenberg were able to earn their respective titles. In a repeat of last year's Wing Open finals, senior Joe Silvio and junior

sixth time in the last seven years that a member of the Air Force boxing team has claimed the 112-pound title at the NCBA Championships.

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Athletic

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y ...

The Air Force dance team entertains fans during a time out at a men s

basketball game at Clune Arena.

(Right) The Bird demonstrates that it is one of the most versatile mascots in the country as it parachutes into Falcon Stadium before an

Air Force football game.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

When play on rne neia srops, rne spinr squaas ao rneir oesr ro

keep the crowd energized with dance routines, cheers, acrobat-

The Silver squad demonstrates strength, balance and agility during their basketball performances. All spirit teams spend countless hours practicing

ics and stunts like

for their moment in the spotlight.

pyramid building.

Spirited athletes entertain, energize crowds ome

of the busiest athletes at the Air Force Academy are

involved in the Spirit Program. With quite possibly the longest season and one of the largest rosters, this team is always busy and working hard

...

with smiles on their faces!

The Spirit Program is made up of four different teams. The

Blue and Silver Co-ed, Pom and Mascot squads support Air

Force athletics as well as other events and programs at the Air Force Academy and in the community.

The Blue squad began the season with twice-a-day practices and

During the spring semester the team performed at every basketball home game and traveled to the conference tournament in Las Vegas, NV. The Pom team also attended a private camp this year and logged many long hours practicing the dance routines they would perform in front of thousands. The team danced at every home football and basketball game. The mascot team was as busy as ever this year not only performing their unique brand of fun at Academy events, but also attending events around the Colorado Springs area. The Silver team kept a busy schedule as well this year,

attended private cheer camps. The team also traveled to all the away foot-

tailgates, Falcon Fanfest and women s basketball games thi

ball games this season, including the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, LA.

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(Left) Junior Alexa Ramsier finished the 5800-meter

Rocky Mountain Shootout in 24:56. (Below) Sam Hair is part of a strong group of underclassmen returning for the 2012 cross country seascr

The team brings back seven rising seniors. 12 rising juniors and 12 rising sophomores.

Gage Owens jogs through the 8,000-meler course of the Rocky Mountain Shootout Oct. 2, The sophomore form McAlliseter. MT,

finished the races with a time of 28:34.

Kate Kanelzky (3) and Ramsier (5) set out with the pad' at the Rocky Mountain Invitational. Kanetzky led all Air Force women at the event yyith : a time of 23:55 which placed her 63rd overall.

Harriers set pace at conference finals

ighlighted by senior Justin Tyner's runner-up finish in the

finish line in 25:47.5 to place 18th. Freshman Isaiah Bragg rounded

men's 8000-meter race, three members of the Air

out the scoring runners with a 30th-place time of 26:29.3.

Force cross country team earned all-conference honors

Four other Falcons also competed in the men's 8000-meter race.

at the 2010 Mountain West Conference Champion-

Senior Tyler Small clocked a time of 26:55.6 to finish 35th, while

ships Oct. 29, in Laramie, WY. Tyner and junior Jon

freshman Lance Wolfsmith (27:31.1) and sophomore Andrew Qual-

Rock earned first-team honors in the men's race, while

lio (27:46.7) placed 42nd and 44th, respectively. Sophomore Seth

senior Katherine Ward became the first female to earn all-MWC

Pelletier rounded out the Air Force runners with a 47th-place time of

honors since 2005.

28:27.3.

Running at an elevation of 7,200-feet, Tyner clocked a time of 2509.5 at Jacoby Golf Course to match the Falcons' best-ever finish at a Mountain West Conference Championship meet. The senior is

since Nicole Graham in 2005 to earn all-conference accolades,

one

On the women's side, Ward became the first Air Force female ing 13th with a time of 22:27.6. Her placement is the best since that and tied for the third-best MWC finish ever.

of three Falcons to finish second at the conference meet, joining

season

former Falcons Nick Wilson (2005) and Ben Payne (2003). Tyner,

Sophomore Melissa Fuerst, freshman Carley Gross and sophomore Morgan all finished within the top half of the field. Fuerst recorded a time of 23:02.8 to place 24th, while Gross (23:22.1) and Mosby (23:28.7) placed 29th and 30th, respectively. Sophomore Kate Kanetzky rounded out the team's scoring runners, as she placed 43rd

whose time was just eight seconds off of the meet winner, also joins

Payne as the only Air Force runners to claim two first-team all-conference

selections in a career.

Tyner was joined on the first-team all-conference list by Rock, who placed sixth in 25:15.8. The pair marked the first time since 2007 and only the fourth time ever that two Falcons claimed first-team honors at the same championship. Sophomore Jeremy Drenckhahn just missed all-conference honors, as he placed 15th with a time of 25:38.0. Four of the five scoring runners placed within the top 20, as the crossed Jim Walmsley junior

with a time of 24:14.4. In addition to the scoring runners, four other Falcons competed at the conference meet. Sophomore Jen Bremser clocked a time of

24:15.7 to take 45th, while freshman Stephaney Saari (25.50.1), junior Katie Carroll (25:54.6) and freshman Tasha Mayne (26:08.3) finished

63rd, 64th and 65th.

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Freshman Adam Walker practices with a teammate ■

prior to the start of the Academy's Nick Toth Open

Sept. 18 and 19.

(Right! Simone Barrette was a NCAA All-American in 2010, was the team s MVP in 2009. After a strong

sophomore year, she became the program's top performing women's epee fencer establishing the best record in the history of women s epee fencing at the Academy. Photos by Amie Spencer -

I Dalton Boatwright spent the majority of the season competing in '

the epee division.

Daniel Trapani leaves the Academy as one the most decorated fencers in the program's history. He was named to the all-region team four times f and also earned an All-American title in 2011.

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All-Americans get in touch with opponents ‘wo Air Force Academy fencers, freshman Daniel Cohen

and senior Daniel Trapani, earned All-American honors

Sophomore Scott Pippin finished in 24th place with four victories 1.174 pet, 55 TS. 107 TR and -52 Ind.l in his first national collegiate

at the 2011 NCAA Men's & Women's Fencing National Championships in Columbus, Ohio, March 24-27. Cohen, a freshman, finished tied for third place in the men's foil final four of the NCAA National Championships. Cohen lost to Miles Chamley-Watson from Penn State, 15-5. He

championship. Pippin was also the all-region after capturing the men's saber title at the 2011 NCAA West Region Championships March 5. "I feel the men did very well in the national championships," said head coach Abdel Salem. "They all had very respectable finishes, Daniel Cohen and Dan Trapani performed well, both had very good

finished with 18 victories (.783 pet. of bouts won, 103 touches scored

results and became All-Americans. All four of our Air Force

(TS), 65 touches received (TR) and 38 indicators (Ind.

fought some very tough bouts against some tough opponents. This was the best competition I've watched and I am very happy for both Cohen and Trapani."

TS minus TR).

Cohen earned his second career All-American title, his first at Air

Force; he placed fifth while fencing at Duke in 2009. Cohen also earned all-region status following his championship win at the 2011

In the women's tournament, sophomore Heather Nelson competed

NCAA West Regional Championships.

in the women's saber

Trapani, a senior, finished in eighth place with 13 victories (.565 pet.. 89 TS, 73 TR and 45 Ind.) in men's foil. After finishing the first four rounds on Day 1, Trapani moved up to finish in the top 8. He concludes his Academy fencing career as a two-time All-American (2009 and 2011). Trapani was a four-time all-region selection while at

23rd with only four victories (.174 pet., 59 TS, 105 TR and a school. In the West Region Championships, Nelson won the women's

Air Force.

ward to having her back as a team leader next year."

championships, March 26-27. Nelson finished

Ind.). It was Nelson's second participation in the NCAAs while at saber title with an 8-0 record. "Heather had some tough competition" said Salem. "We look for-

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(Above) Richard Ricketts and Andre Morris celebrate a bowl game

victory with the traditional dumping of Gatorade on Coach Troy Calhoun. AF defeated Georgia Tech 14-7to win the

Independence Bowl.

(Middle) Tim Jefferson makes a pass during the bowl game. Jefferson had 117 passing yards against Georgia Tech.

(Far Right) Reggie Rembert tries to steal a pass from a Georgia Tech receiver. Rembert had three interceptions in the season.

Photos by Mike Kaplan

M Ricketts tries to push his way through the Georgia Tech line.

(Left to Right) Ken Lamendola. Andre Morris and Alex Arndt celebrate after the playing of the Third Verse at the Independence Bowl.

Ricketts tallied 71 tackles in the season.

Morris made five tackles, all unassisted, during the bowl game.

ndence' win caps 9-4 season ir Force concluded the season with a 9-4 overall

complish four straight eight-win seasons and lead his team to a bowl in

record and finished tied for third with a 5-3 mark in

his first four year. Calhoun has led Air Force to a 33-18 career record

the Mountain West Conference to record its fourth

and is among the winningest coaches in MWC history with a 21-11

straight top four conference finish. The Falcons played in the Independence Bowl to mark the fourth consecu-

mark.

tive season in a post-season bowl for just the second

western State and a 35-14 victory over No. 24 BYU. Following a

The Falcons opened the season with a 65-21 win over North-

The Falcons have posted four straight eight-win seasons for just the

hard-fought 27-24 loss at No. 7 Oklahoma, the Falcons posted three straight victories to improve to 5-1 overall. Air Force defeated Wyoming, 20-14, than took its first step to the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy championship with a 14-6 win over Navy and jumped into the national rankings for the first time since 2003. The team also beat Colorado

second time in school history and first time since 1982-85. Troy Calhoun

State, 48-27, to win its first game as a ranked team since 2002. The

time in school history and first time since 1989-92. The bowl game was

the 21st in school history. The Falcons defeated Georgia Tech from the

ACC, 14-7, to notch their first back-to-back bowl wins since 19982000

is the first head coach in school

history to do so and is also the first

head coach in the 100-plus years of service academy football to ac

Falcons climbed as high as No. 23 in the polls. A trio of losses followed, but the three (continued on page 831

(Right) Kyle Haiderman

and Asher Clark

work to move the ball up the field. Clark amassed 1,031

rushing yards in the 2010 season.

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Jonathan Warzeka and Mikel Hunter work together to

keep Army back. Warzeka made two touchdowns in Air Force-Army game.

(Right) Jon Davis prepares to defend whatever play Army throws his way. The Falcons beat Army 42-22. Photos -

by C1C Nick Holland

Quarterback Tim Jefferson races away from Navy defenders. Jefferson rushed for a total of 868 yards in the season. Photo -

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Photo by C2C Zach Schneider

CINC hardware comes back home 38-7 loss at No. 4 TCU and a 28-23 loss to No. 8 Utah in Falcon

yards per game. Junior quarterback Tim Jefferson was among the conference's top performers, ranking in the top 10 in rushing, passing and scoring. Jefferson dosed the season with 15 rushing touchdowns, the 10th most in school history. FJe also threw for 10 touchdowns

Stadium. The Falcons closed the regular season with three straight

which ties as the 10th most in school history.

...(continued from page 811 games are a little deceiving. The Falcons dropped a tough, 27-25, decision at top tour finishing San Diego State. The team lost back-to-back games to top 10 teams with a

2002 with a 42-22 win at Army. Air Force defeated New Mexico,

Fellow junior Asher Clark led the Falcons in rushing, becoming just the 15th player in school history to top the 1.000-yard mark in a sea-

48-23, in Falcon Stadium to tie a school record for most wins at

son

home over a four-year period with 19. The Falcons ended the regular

to reach 1,000 yards in a season and ranked third in the MWC in

wins.

Air Force won its first Commander-in-Chief's Trophy since

season

with a 35-20 win at UNLV.

Air Force has one of the nation's most prolific offenses. The Falcons won

the conference rushing title for the 12th consecutive year and

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with 1,031 yards. Clark is just the third tailback in Air Force history

rushing with an 79.3 per-game average. The Air Force defense rani ed fourth in the conference ir^coma and total defense. The junior

ranked second nationally with a 306.5 per-game rushing average.

and Brady Amack and

The Falcons were third in the conference in total offense with 425.8

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(Left) Nate Walker gets

ready to stiff-arm his Army opponent. Walker had a total of 15 carries and 109

yards against

Army.

Photo by C1C

Nick Debarmore

(Left) Tim Jefferson. Jomathan Warseka and Asher Clark line up behind center in a stacked-l formation.

(Below) Asher Clark breaks free from a Utah defender (Bottom) Marquez Jones celebrates with teammates after weaving his way to the endzone. Arnie Spencer

Photos by

Reggie Rembert had plenty to celebrate this season, as he was named Photo by Arnie Spencer third-team AP All-American.

Warzeka led the Mountain West Conference in kick-return yards with an 28.7 average He also returned two kickoffs 100 yards for touchy -

downs.

Photo by C2C Zach Schneider

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Falcons confine winning ways under Calhoun Force's first first-team All-American since 1997.

...(continued from page 83) had three 10-tackle games to lead the Falcons. Waiwaiole finished 10th in the conference in tackles with a

Junior Jonathan Warzeka was named to several mid-season All-

American teams as a kick returner. Warzeka led the conference with

7.4 per-game average. Defensive back Reggie Rembert led the

team in interceptions with three and ranked second in the conference

in pass

28.7 average per return. He became the only player in school his-

tory to return two kickoffs 100 yards for touchdowns after returning one against Colorado State to go with the one against Houston in

breakups with a 1.0 per-game average. Rembert was a

first-team All-American selection by the American Football Coaches Association and earned third-team Associated Press honors. He is Air

last year's bowl game.

Alex Means makes a

diving attempt

to bring down

New Mexico

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(Left) Andrew Hoops knocks a wedge shot towards the pm. One of Hoops best finishes was a three-round score of 242 he posted at the San Diego Intercollegiate Classic, held at the

par-72, San Diego Country Club. (Below! Caleb Leestma studies the line on his putt during a home match at the Academy's Eisenhower Golf Course.

(Bottom! Kyle Bailey rifles an approach shot down the fairway.

Bailey capped off his senior season with a 31st place

finish at the Mountain West Conference Championship at the Catalina Course at OMNI Tucson National.

by Arnie Spencer

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Phillip Colwell goes through his pre-shot routine on the green. Colwell and Bailey were the top Air Force finishers at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic with three-round scores of 220 MO).

Head Coach George Koury Heft) looks on as Leestma hits his tee shot on a par three, Caleb is following in the footsteps of his oldest "brother_Ben who was a standout golfer at Air Force from 1998-2002.

Links masters edge out Army, Navy

ed by junior Robert Belz, Air Force golf finished eighth at the

Andrews at Andrews AFB, MD. Originally scheduled for 54 holes,

2011 Mountain West Conference Championship, held at the

the event was shortened to a single round of 18 holes after heavy

par-71, 7,144-yard Catalina Course at OMNI Tucson Na-

rain and

tional. The Falcons, who posted a score of 292 on the final

earlier in the week. In its single round, Air Force registered a team total of 373 (low

day, ended the tournament with a 23-over-par 875, finishing stroke behind Utah.

just Belz, the Falcons’ top finisher at the 2010 MWC Championship, tied for seventh place individually this year, carding a 212 (-1) for the one

tournament. It marks the best conference finish for an Air Force golfer since 2005, when

Tyler Goulding tied for seventh place.

Senior Kyle Bailey, whose best round was his last, finished tied for 31st at 221 (+8), followed by freshmen Kyle Westmoreland and Philip Colwell, who posted marks of 223 and 224, respectively. Rounding

unplayable course conditions caused the cancellation of play

five scores), edging out second-place Army by three strokes, while

Navy finished third at 379. Also competing was the Merchant Marine Academy, which posted a team score of 571. Leading the Falcons at the event were Westmoreland and sophomore Wes Denny who each carded a 73 (+1) on Tuesday. Also finishing in the top five was Leestma, who tied for fourth place with a score

of 74.

out the group of competitors for Air Force was Caleb Leestma, who

Finishing in the top 10 for the Falcons was Colwell, who shot a 76 to tie for ninth place, while Belz finished a stroke behind in a tie

finished in 41st place with a 230.

for 11th place. Rounding out the competition for Air Force were Kyle

In October, the team was able to hold on for its 14th-straight

victory at the Service Academy Golf Classic, held at the Courses at

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maneuvers

his way across the

pommel horse. ;AAyers was named to the USA

Gymnastics Scholar-Athlete Team

(Right! Mac Ritchie's finish draws cheers from his teammates- Ritchie recorded a career-high

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Aaron Zaiser performs his parallel bars routine in the Cadet West Gym. Zaiser posted the Falcons' top mark on the floor exercise, scoring a season-best total of 14.500

Tory Brown wraps up his floor exercise routine. Highlighted by a 15th-place finish on the vault from Brown, the Air Force men's gymnastics team concluded the 2011 season with five individual performances at the NCAA Championships individual event preliminaries April 15, in ColumbuS, OH.'. Brown posted the best finish of the night for the Falcons, tying for 15th in a field of 51 with a score of 15.850.

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he ninth-ranked Air Force men's gymnastics team claimed its second consecutive USAG national title March 25, at the 2011 USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Champion-

broke his own standard of 14.900 to easily win the preliminary on

the parallel bars. All four scoring finishers on that event surpassed the 14.000 mark, including Mills, senior Matt Thorne (14.200) and

ships in Springfield, MA. The Falcons collected a combined score of 345.700 to win the meet, highlighted by the highest overall meet scores on five of the six events. Air Force recorded its second-highest score of the season and fourth-highest total in Academy history to win its second straight

career-high marks from freshman Mac Ritchie (14.200) and senior

title. The 345.700 bettered the five-team field that included William

14.900. Klimkowski also finished within the top 10, tying for eighth

and Mary (344.600), Springfield (335.100), Army (334.500) and

with a score of 14.300.

Navy (332.600). Arizona State won the club team title with a score of 329.800.

One individual title was decided that night and freshman Colton Wulf placed second in the all-around with combined score of

Dan Klimkowski (14.100). The Falcons opened the night on the still rings, where Mills tied

for the meet lead with a score of 15.000. Junior Devin Menefee collected the second-highest score of the night, posting a season-best

Air Force claimed four of the top eight scores on the vault, includ-

ing sophomore Tory Browns runner-up score of 15.800. Freshman Ben Zaiser scored a 15.300 to finish fifth, while Wulf and Mills tied

for eighth with matching marks of 15.200. Brown also paced the

85.600. Wulf's score was just 0.100 off of the event winner. The Falcons posted the highest event scores of the night on the

Falcons on the high bar, finishing fourth with a score of 14.100. Sopho-

floor exercise (57.300), still rings (58.300), vault (61.5001 parallel bars (57.700) and high bar (56.000). Air Force's 57.700 on the

14.000, while Mills placed 10th with a 13.900.

parallel bars is a new Academy record mark by 0.600.

shattering the previous

Contributing to the Falcons' program record on the parallel bars was senior

Nash Mills' Academy record score of 15.200. Mills

James Okamoto and Wulf recorded the fifth-highest totals at

Wulf and Brown paced the Falcons on the floor exercise. Wulf was

the runner-up with a 14.900, while Brown tied for 10th with a

of 14.200. In the Falcons' final event of the night, the pommel horse, Okamoto posted Air Force's best finish with a 14.000 to tie

score

for sixth.

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(Left) Jessica Hanner was ranked seventh in the MPSF on the balance beam. Hanner is only a freshman and will be a cornerstone on the team in the coming years.

(Below) In her first season with the Falcons, Linnaea Hance accounted for all-conference honors on both the balance beam and in the all-around. The freshmon

ranked second in the conference on the balance beam with a regional qualifying mark of 9.680.

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Lisa Wong (above) and teammate Brittany Dutton earned a share the conference title on the balance beam with career-best scores, the Air Force women's gymnastics team finished second at the 2011 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships March 19,

Junior Samantha Jones, who earned a lOth-place finish on the uneven bars at the USAG Nationals with a score of 9.675, was the fop Air Force

at the Academy's Cadet West Gym.

finisher on the vault, as she tied for seventh with a score of 9.700. She was one of two Falcons to place within the top 10 at the USAGs.

Team shows poise, power in pursuit of perfection omen's gymnastics concluded an impressive

season

at the USA Gymnastics Collegiate

finishes from freshman Jessica Hanner (balance beam) and Dutton

(uneven bars). Air Force opened on the balance beam. Hanner tied for third

National Championships with three USAG

the best beam score by any

national awards, as selected by the division

with a career-best score of 9.800

coaches. Brittany Dutton was named the Most

Air Force gymnast this season. Classmate Linnaea Hance tied for fifth

Outstanding Senior, while Doug Day was named Head Coach of the Year and Lumi Garcy was named the Assistant Coach of the Year.

Dutton, who wrapped up a stellar four-year career by winning the 2011 USAG uneven bars title, is just the second Falcon to earn

with a 9.725, while fellow freshman Emily Bucher (seventh tie, 9.675)

and senior Lisa Wong (ninth tie, 9.675) also finished within the top 10.

Dutton, the final competitor of the night on the uneven bars, tied for third with a mark of 9.750. The senior was also the top finisher on

the floor exercise, tying for 11th with a score of 9.725.

Junior Samantha Jones, who earned a lOth-place finish on the

the top gymnast award, joining 2004 recipient Erin Maguire. It is the

bars at 9.675, was the top Air Force finisher on the vault, she tied for seventh with a score of 9.700. She was one of two

second major award for Dutton this season, as she was named the

uneven

Gymnast of the Year by the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in

mid-March.

Falcons to place within the top 10, as Dutton tied for ninth at 9.675.

Day claimed the first USAG Head Coach of the Year of his career, while Garcy claimed her first assistant coaching honor. Day, who was also named the coach of the year by the MPSF for the second straight season, is in his fifth year with the Falcons, while Garcy is in her first year. Garcy's award, is the first USAG coaching award for the Falcons since 2002, when Holly (Saunders) Tedeschi earned the assistant coach of the year award.

Prior to the USAG National Championships, the team posted a

combined score of 191.975 to finish third at the USAG team champi-

onships, at the Academy's Cadet West Gym. It is the Falcons first trip to the USAG team finals since 2003. The Falcons claimed top-three

Four members of the team earned academic all-conference honors, the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation announced May 20. With a

team-leading 3.37 GPA, Wong paced the quartet with her third

academic all-conference selection. A management major, Wong was one of two seniors to earn academic distinction from the MPSF, as classmate Holland Davis

made her first appearance on the list with a final GPA of 3.17, also in management.

Junior Tara Harris (3.01, operations research) and Jones (3.14,

behavioral science) also made their first appearance on t academic all-conference list.

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Sean Bertsch tries to make

wraparound goal against Yale. Air Force had a win and a tie in the season against Yale during the regular season, but during the NCAA playoffs the Bulldogs prevailed 2-1. Photo by Dave Hahn a

(Right] Jacques Lamoureux waves to his fans. Lamoureux was the Academy's first ever Lowe's Senior Class Award Winner for the 2010-2011 season.

Photo by AJ Gentile

(Below] A Falcon celebrates a goal against Sacred Heart in the American Hockey Association Quarterfinal Series. Air Force would win the series 2-1 in front of a Cadet Ice Arena.

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Serratore era develops into Falcon dynasty

had Ziegler scored at 3:16 of overtime as third-

said. "We had a plan and our guys executed it to perfection. Yale is

ranked Yale, the top overall seed in the tournament,

defeated 20th-ranked Air Force, 2-1, March 25, in the NCAA East

Regional at Webster Arena at

Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, CN. Air Force's season ended with a 20-12-6 overall record.

In a scoreless first period, Air Force had an 8-7 shot advantage.

Yale opened the scoring at 7:28 on Brian O'Neill s 19th of the season. Jason Torf made a pad save, but the Falcons were unable to clear the puck out of the zone. Nick Jaskowiak knocked a puck down at the blue line and his shot from the right point was tipped in by O'Neill on

the back door. Through the first 15 minutes of the period, Yale

outshot Air Force, 9-1. However, in the final five minutes of the period, AFA had a 4-3 shot advantage. The Falcons tied the game with 1:26

remaining on Sean Bertsch's fifth of the season. Ryan Timor collected a loose puck in the Yale zone and fed Mike Walsh for a shot from the slot. Scott Kozlak dropped the puck to Bertsch on the back wall. The senior from Woodland Park, CO, scored

on a

back-hand wrap-around

through the five hole to tie the game. Each team had five shofs on goal in the third period, but neither scored and the game went into overtime tied at 1-1. Air Force dominoted the first few minutes of the overtime and five shofs in three minutes. Once Yale got the puck in the Falcon zone, Jaskowiak took

shot and Jason Torf made a blocker save. Ziegler followed with a rebound and Torf made a kick save. Ziegler followed his own shot a

and as he was falling forward, he chipped the puck over the pad for the game winner at 3:16 into overtime. "I could not be prouder of our team,’' head coach Frank Serratore

explosive and we knew they would come at us hard. We rope-adoped them for two periods and they expended a lot of energy. I thought we had more legs in the third period than they did. But they made a second effort play and it went in. Sometimes life ain't fair, but I could not be more proud of these boys." "Our coaches did a great job of preparing us for this game," senior Jacques Lamoureux said. "We had them right where we wanted them, but their goaltender was great and they made a play. They are the No. 1 team in the tournament for a reason. They win games like these. It hasn't sunk in yet, but it's tough." Junior Paul Weisgarber earned three of the seven major awards and Lamoureux was named the team's most valuable player at the 2011 Air Force hockey banquet.

Weisgarber earned the team's Vic Heyliger award, the cornerstone of Air Force hockey. The award, voted on by the team, is given to the player whose dedication, character, leadership and work ethic

exemplifies Falcon hockey and is named after the Academy's first hockey coach. The winger from Fargo, N.D., truly embodies the award. A tenacious penalty killer, this season he was second on the team with a career-high 13 goals and sixth with a career-best 25 points. Weisgarber's two game-winners were tied for second on the team and 15th in the AHA. He is one of just three players, and the only forward, in school history to win three major awards, joining Mike Keough in 2000 and Billy Devoney in 2007. Weisgarber also earned the Jim Bowman Award as the team's top scholar athlete and the Larry Cronk Award as the teams most inspiretional player. Not only was Weisgarber (continued on page 951

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(Left) Blake Page works to get a quick shot off in an

attempt to score. Page had a total of five goals

and five assists throughout the season.

(Below) The Falcons meet at center ice with the Black Knights from West Point. The Falcons

outscored Army with a total of 9 goals in the two

matchups. (Bottom) Stephen Carew and goalie Stephen

Caple work together to keep the puck out of the net. Caple had an .896 save percentage in net and Carew scored five goals and had four assists in the seaons. Photos by Arnie Spencer -

Red hot team leads to ice cold victories (continued from page 93) among the team's top scorers, but he

this season and played in all 38 games on the blue line. He had the only assist on Derrick Burnett's game-winner vs. Robert

made some of the biggest plays of the season by scoring timely

goals, drawing penalties, winning faceoffs and blocking shots. In the class room, Weisgarber has a 3.57 cumulative grade point average.

Morris, Feb. 26, as Air Force clinched a bye in the first round of the

playoffs. Torf earned the John Matchefts Award voted on by the team,

In his major of management, he has a 3.95 GPA. He has been on the

the team's freshman of the year. The first goalie to ever win

Superintendent's List for excellence in academics, military studies and

athletics every semester.

the award, Torf's 16 wins this season were the second most of any

Lamoureux earned the Chuck Delich Award as the team's MVP.

freshman goaltender in the nation. He started 30 consecutive games

This award, voted on by the team, is named after the Falcons' lead-

dating back to his first career win over third-ranked Yale, Nov. 14.

ing scorer and program’s third head coach. Lamoureux led the team with 24 goals and 44 points this season.

An AHA all-rookie and all-tournament team selection, Torf finished

A second-team all-conference selection, Lamoureux was named

percentage. He tied his career high with 40 saves and recorded his

the MVP at the AHA Tournament as he helped lead Air Force to

second career shutout in the 1-0 win over RIT in the AHA champion-

its fourth AHA title in five years. He scored the game-winner in both

ship game.

games at the AHA Final Four. His 13 power-play goals lead the na-

tion and his five game-winners are the 10th most in the country.

He ranks sixth in AFA history with 79 goals scored, the most

the season with a 2.87 goals-against average and a .909 saves

Senior Brad Sellers was named the team's defensive player of

the year. This award is presented to the defensive player who the

coaching staff feels was the team's most diligent defensive performer.

by any Falcon in the last 25 years. His 136 career points rank 15th in school history. This season, he broke the league record with 59 career goals in conference games. Sophomore defenseman Mike Walsh won the team's most improved player award. After playing just over half the games as a

Sellers' 46 was the best on the team and the fourth best in the

freshman, the Vernon Hills, IL, native had a career best seven points

when he scored the game-winner against Clarkson.

league this season. The Centennial, CO, native posted a career +45 which is the best

by any player in head coach Frank Serratore's 14-year tenure. Sellers was named to the all-tournament team at the Denver Cup this season -

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defender during a match at Falcon Stadium. Paranka will be one of seven rising seniors on the team for the 2011-2012 season. He started in 10 of 13 games this season.

(Right) Brian Wilson makes a save in goal for Air Force. Wilson was the teams starting goaltender in all 13 contests. He recorded 96 saves on the season.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Below) The team takes the field at Falcon Stadium, proudly waving the American flag.

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Zach Carroll battles a-

Buckeye defender for, open space. The senior,

midfielder from Freehold

Township, NJ, scored 12 goals and eight assists Ffe was also named

Freshman Franklin Martin passes the ball to a teammate. The freshman from Memphis, Tenn saw action in 6 games

tri-captain for the 201Q2011 season.

this season and tallied 1 goal.

Sandtorv earns MVP, All-ECAC honors

ed by senior Vinny Sandtorv, Air Force lacrosse picked up

33 points, including a team- and career-high 27 goals. Starting all

9-6 win over Hobart to close the season on a high note.

13 games for the Falcons at both attack and midfield, Sandtorv also

Sandtorv, playing in his final game for the Falcons, tallied a

posted career-high numbers in assists (six), ground balls (24) and man-up goals (seven), leading the Falcons in the latter category. Dayton Gilbreath was named the Falcons' defensive MVP for the second-straight season. A three-time all-conference honoree, includ-

game-high three goals. Hobart scored the first goal of the game, with Cam Stone

getting on the board at the 8:55 mark in the opening period.

later with an assist from Erik Smith, while Sandtorv gave the Falcons

ing a second-team all-conference selection this year, Gilbreath was responsible for shutting down the opponents' top scorer. This season, he

the lead with a score in a six-on-four situation at the 1:12 mark.

registered a career-best 30 ground balls, while also finishing second on

Air Force freshman Mike Crampton notched the equalizer six minutes

Smith, assisted by classmate Kyle Cassady, found the back of the

the team in caused turnovers with 14.

The Statesmen responded

With as many as five freshmen in the starting lineup for the Falcons

with a man-up goal from Tim Bigelow to get back within two goals.

this season, the Rookie of the Year award was one of the toughest to

However, Air Force went on a 3-0 run, which included the first career

decide, but the honor went to freshman Erik Smith (Golden, CO), who also earned the Ground Ball Award and Face-Off Award. Smith,

net in the second periods opening minute.

goal from sophomore Alex Kauth. Scott Hewitson added another Air Force goal to give the Falcons' a 7-3 advantage at the break. Cassady scored a man-up goal on another six-on-four opportunity for the Falcons, giving Air Force the 8-5 advantage with 8:36 left in

named one of the top freshmen in the nation by Inside Lacrosse, started all 13 games at midfield for the Falcons. Senior defenseman Benson Oldmixon was the recipient of this year's Most Improved Award. Starting in 10 games this season, Oldmixon

the third quarter.

With a two-goal cushion going into the final period, Air Force

pushed the margin back to three with another goal from Sandtorv, assisted by classmate Zack Carroll with 10:52 to play. It proved to be

helped anchor the Falcons' defense which allowed just 8.6 goals per contest, the team's best defensive average since 2006.

the last score of the game, as both goalkeepers made several out-

Earning the Falcons' Unsung Hero Award was senior captain Tristan Newkirk. After spending his first three seasons as a midfielder, Newk-

standing stops in the fourth quarter.

irk made the switch to defense this year in an effort to improve the

The Falcons won five of their last seven contests, ending their season

team. In his first year with a long pole, Newkirk had a strong season,

with a 6-7 overall record and 3-3 mark in the Eastern College Ath-

finishing the year with 14 ground balls and ranked third on the team

letic Conference, tying for third in the conference.

with 12 caused turnovers.

Earning the team's top award

most valuable player was senior

Meanwhile, senior Woody Johnson was also honored with the Pace

captain Sandtorv. Sandtorv earned second-team All-ECAC honors as a midfielder for the second-straight season to help lead the Falcons to a 6-7 overall

Weber Award, which is presented yearly as a tribute to C1C Pace

record and a 3-3 conference ledger. Also named the Falcons' offen-

recipient is an individual who most exemplifies the characteristics by which Pace Weber lived his life. Polaris staff

sive MVP, Sandtorv finished the season with a team- and career-best

Weber, who perished along with his instructor in a T-3 flight training accident here at the Academy. Voted on by members of the team, the -

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dual match with the University

of Nebraska, Mike Seery had the team s highest smallbore score

with 583 points.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Above, right) Tom Chandler was named first-team smallbore and second-team air rifle All-American by the National Rifle Association (NRAI following the 2011 NCAA Rifle Championships hosted by Columbus State. Chandler finished 15th with an aggregate score of 580 in the smallbore three-position (relay I: 98-98-93-98-96-971 at the NCAA Championships.

(Right) Assistant Coach Michael Anti works with Robert Vasquez during practice. Vasquez brought home top honors in the air rifle competition against The Citadel with a score of 588.

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he Air Force Academy rifle team lost to TCU, 4,699-

rifle, York had 582 for an overall score of 1,147, two points above his

4,620, in the NCAA Qualifier Match Feb. 12, in Fort

season

Worth.

"TCU had a really good day," said head coach Launi Meili. "We shot just below our season average."

Only the top eight teams can qualify for the NCAA

Championships in March. In 2009-10, Air Force placed ninth overall. In the qualifier, Air Force scored 2,285 points in smallbore and 2,335 points in air rifle. Individually, senior Tom Chandler finished fourth with 580 points in smallbore. In smallbore, the three different positions: kneeling, prone and standing, Chandler fired a perfect 100 in round two of the prone position. Junior Mike

aggregate to finish eighth.

"This whole season we were around ninth or 10th in the standings."

Seery finished in sev-

Meili said. "In our final few matches we started shooting the kinds of scores

very

that it would take for the team to get to nationals, so I was

hopeful we were on the upswing of all the hard work we had

done over the season and that it was starting to pay off. The shooters gave it their all, but we really needed another score pushing 4,640

to secure a spot in the top eight for nationals.

We shot a 4,620, and

that was not enough to finish the season like we had wanted."

Chandler was named first-team smallbore and second-team air rifle All-American by the National Rifle Association following the 2011

enth place with 571 points. Juniors Pat Everson finished ninth with 568

NCAA Rifle Championships hosted by Columbus State. Chandler

points and Kyle Phillips placed 10th with 566 points. In air rifle, Chandler scored two perfect 100s in the first and final

finished 15th with an aggregate score of 580 in the smallbore three-

rounds, rounding out his final score of 586 and a sixth-place finish. Junior Robert Vasquez placed seventh with 586 points. Seery had 582 points, Phillips finished with 581 points and Everson finished with 578 points. The three finished in 10th, 11th and 12th place, respectively. Also competing in the Qualifier was sophomores Matt Kluckman with a 569 and Ben York, who shot a 565 in smallbore.

In the air

position (relay 1: 98-98-93-98-96-97) at the NCAA Championships March 11, in Columbus, GA.

"Tom had a great career at the Academy and he made it to the

championships his final season," said Meili. "It's the most exciting match of the year and he shot just below his average. Of course you'd like to finish on top, but that's realistically where his scores have been and

he maintained it.

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Fernando Suito-Acuno extends to deflect an opponent's shot.

Photo by Arnie Spencer

(Right) John Tilton heads a ball during a home match against Sacramento State. The senior defender from Arlington, WA scored one goal this season. Photo by Arnie (Below) Matt Underwood makes a sliding grab. The freshman appears to be the incumbent candidate for the goalkeeper job during the 2011-2012 season. Photo

C1C Elizabeth Borroni

Sophomore leads team with four game-winners he Air Force men's soccer team saw its 2010 season come

game at 3.11. Durr earned first-team all-MPSF honors in 2010.

Tilton, a defender from Arlington, WA, played in 17 games this

to an end Nov 10, with a 6-2 loss to Sacramento State in

and scored the second goal of his career, the game-winner, in 2-0 victory over San Jose State on Oct. 22. Tilton was a member

the quarterfinals of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation

season

Tournament in Sacramento, CA.

Junior John Melcher and sophomore Zane Dydasco each scored for Air Force, which finished the campaign

with a 7-12 record.

of the MPSF all-academic team for two seasons.

Melcher, a midfielder from St. Simons, GA, played in just 11 games this year due to an injury. He scored one goal this past season, AFA's

The team honored five players, including sophomore Kevin Durr as the team's Most Valuable Player for the 2010 season. Senior John Til-

first goal in the MPSF Tournament game against Sacramento State.

ton earned the prestigious Coach's Award, Melcher was named the

Compton, a midfielder from Murfreesboro, TE, played in 14 games and started 10 this season. He did not score but attempted 15 shots, including three on goal during the 2010 campaign. He was named to

Most Inspirational Player, junior Patrick Compton the Most Improved

Player, freshman Caleb Downey the Rookie of the Year. Durr, a midfielder from Garmisch, Germany, started all 18 games he played in during the 2010 season. He finished second on the team in scoring with 10 points on four goals and two assists. All four of his goals were game-winners, including three in MPSF play. He tied for third in the conference in shots with 56 and was second in shots per

He attempted 17 shots during the season, with eight of them on goal.

the MPSF all-academic team earlier this month.

Downey, a midfielder from Evergreen, CO, started all 19 games this season. He scored the first goal of his career, and only goal this season, in a an assist

3-2 upset victory at New Mexico. Downey also posted

and finished the season with three points.

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(Above) Senior Meogan Eissele heads the ball to deflect it away from the opposing offense. The senior defender started 18 games for the Falcons this season.

(Right) Stephanie Patterson puts the ball in place via a free kick. A junior forward, she led the team with 14 points and five goals.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Above) Kelly Stambaugh started 18 games in goal for the Falcons during the 2010-2011 season. She notched

89 saves during her sophomore season at the Academy..

(Left) Sophia Lockerby clears the ball past an opponent. The junior midfielder from Great Falls, MT, started 11 games scoring one goal and one assist.

Falcons barely miss conference pla he Air Force womens soccer team drew a 0-0 tie at

Wyoming in their Mountain West Conference season finale. The Falcons needed a win to extend its season, but fell just short. A win would have put the Falcons into the Mountain West Conference Championships.

The Falcons concluded the 2010 season with a 8-9-2 overall record and 1-5-1 mark in conference play. Wyoming moved to

7-9-3,1-3-3. Air Force recorded 17 shots in the game, while Wyoming had 23.

Coach Larry Friend announced his team awards for the 2010

Murphy earned the team's Most Valuable Player award. Murphy started all 19 games for the Falcons and led the team

season.

with five assists and ranked second with 11 points and third with three

goals. Her five assists were the most by a Falcon since Beth Boyer had six in 2001. Murphy earned All-Mountain West Conference 'm jmSSKh. % honors for the third-consecutive season. AM Sophomore forward Stephanie Patterson earned team Offensive MVP honors. Patterson led the Falcons in scoring for the second-

Junior Bridgett Murphy led the Falcons with five shots.

consecutive season, with five goals and 14 points. Her 14 points

Freshman Kelly Stambaugh had five saves at goalkeeper for AFA. Stambaugh also notched her fifth shutout of the season, setting a

scored are the most by a Falcon since Beth Boyer notched 24 points

school freshman record. Her 0.98 goals-allowed per-game season average is also a freshman record and the second-lowest in school

in 2001.

Sophomore defender Kim Koeppen earned Defensive MVP Koeppen helped spearhead a backfield that held opponents

honors.

to a 0.91 goals allowed average the lowest in the program's Div.

history. The team enjoyed its winningest season since 2002 and posted

I history and second-lowest mark ever. The team also posted seven

its best winning percentage since 1999. The Falcons also had its best

shutouts, which is also a new Div. I era record and third fewest in

play since 2002. Air Forces nine losses is the

school history. Freshman Leah Bratt earned Most Improved Player

fewest since 1995 and the second-fewest in school history. The eight

honors and junior midfielder Krystin Shanklin earned Most Inspira-

wins are fourth-best in school

tional.

season

in conferenece

history.

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Tom Hanson was named to the conference all-

academic team for third time this year. Hanson recorded the teams fastest 400 individual medley time in 2011 with a time of 3:58.66.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Right) Brent White competed in the 1-meter diving competition this His high score for the season was a 381.65 at the Intermountain

year.

Shootout in Grand Junction, CO.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Below] Josh Hammervold competed in the 200 breaststroke at the

Indianapolis Grand Prix, at the III Natatorium, Hammervold finished with a time of 2:25 65

Above) Peter Cialkowski was named to the Mountain

West Conference all-academic team in 2011. Right! Micah Newmann ranks fifth all-time at the Academy in the 100-meter freestyle with a

time of 44.84.

The freshrran from Duncanville. TX looks to have a strong

future as a member of the Academy's swim team.

Gunn takes aim at AFA records, garners awards he Air Force men's and women's swimming team capped off a

successful 2010-11 season at the 2011 Mountain West Conference Swimming & Diving Championships in Oklahoma City,

400 free relay, 200, 400 medley relay). The men finished sixth at the MWC Championships, while the women

finished ninth. Air Force earned all-conference performers in 10 total events, led by

OK. The Falcons broke ten school records, had 40 swims that cracked the schools' all-time top-10 list and nine NCAA B-cut

Butler and Gunn's all-conference honors in four different events.

Gunn, a senior, earned Air Force's first-ever conference title in the

swims.

Leading the way were senior Benjamin Gunn and junior Corydon

200 yard butterfly event with a time of 1:46.21. It was Gunn's third

Butler for the men. For the women, Haley Holcombe and freshman Erin

overall MWC title. The Gainesville, Ga„ native earned AII-MWC

Bleyl.

Holcombe earned AII-MWC honors in the 100 and 200 butterfly

honors in the 200 individual medley, where he was runner up, the 200

events and set school records in the 200 fly and 200 and 400 medley

backstroke and was the leadoff leg of the all-conference 800 free relay

relay groups. Bleyl capped off one of the most successful freshman campaigns in Air Force history by setting five school records (100, 200 back,

earned the MWC Senior Recognition award. (Continued on page 107)

team. Gunn set a new school record in the 200 back (1:45.60) and also

wm Ben Gunn sel a new school record in the

200 backstroke with a

time of 1:45.60 and

also earned the Mountain West Conference

Senior Recognition

Award.

(Above) Newcomer Elizabeth Keenen competes in the butterfly. She was named an all-state swimmer in Arizona.

(Above, right) Freshman Alma Berg recorded some of the top times in many freestyle categories this season for the Falcons.

Below (Right) Alex Trobe checks the scoring clock as freshman teammate Michelle Kuyper enters the water.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Left) Moranda Hern tallied a season high score of 210.25 in the 1-meter dive and 254.30 in the 3-meter dive. (Above) Erin Bleyl set Academy records in the 10Q« meter backstroke and the 200-meter backstroke with times of 56.28 and 2:01.66 respectively.

AF women rewrite Academy record book (continued from page (05) Butler, a junior, earned all-conference honors in the 200, 500 and 1,650 freestyle events. The Williams-

burg, VA, native was a top-five finisher in all three events, earning NCAA B-cut swims in the 500 and 1,650 free events. In addition to the middle and distance free events, Butler anchored the 800 free

second-leg of the 800 free relay group. Martinelii, a sophomore from Vero Beach, FL, also earned all-conference honors in the 800 free relay. Martinelii swam the third-leg of the relay.

relay group.

Holcombe earned all-conference honors in the 100 and 200 butterfly events. The sophomore from Snellville,GA, broke her own

Leonhardt, a freshman, capped of a stellar freshman campaign by earning all-conference honors in the 200 fly. The Plano, TX, na-

school record in the 200 fly, with a time of 2:02.36. Holcombes time of 55.31 in the 100 fly is the second-fastest in school history. In addi-

tive placed fourth in the 200 fly with a time of 1:48.97, which is

tion to her accomplishments in the fly events, Holcombe was part of

the seventh-fastest mark in school history. Leonhardt also swam the

AFA's school record 200 and 400 medley relay groups.

Rosie Mayou was a two-time

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Caitlin Teresky competes in both the 100 and 200 backstroke

competitions for the Falcons. She was named team captain for the 2010-2011 season.

(Left! Lance Wilhelm returns serve. The sophomore from Gig Harbor. WA, was named the team MVP for the second consecutive year.

(Below) Andy Jackson earned the team's Lightening Bolt Award for most dual match wins with 17.

(Bottom) Freshman Alex Grubbs had a 17-16 singles record this season and a 14-16 doubles record. Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Left! Taylor Soster. who suffered a shoulder injury in his final singles match as a senior at the Academy earned the Rich Gugat 'Attitude is Everything" Award for character leadership and attitude. (Above) Although he is only a freshman. Ali Revzi saw plenty of action in both singles and doubles competition this year.

Tennis rebuilds road to success in MWC he Air Force men's tennis team wrapped up its 2010-11

campaign Wednesday with a 4-0 loss to 54th-ranked TCU in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Mountain West Conference Championships in Fort Collins, CO. The Falcons finished the season with a 10-14 record. In doubles play the Horned Frogs came out swinging

and never looked back. TCU began the match by claiming a victory at the No. 2 position, with Paul Chappell and Cameron Nash notch-

leadership. Team captain Taylor Soster suffered a shoulder injury in singles and it was a difficult way to finish his last match as a Falcon. Alex Beaussart played very well and was fighting hard at 4-6 when the match was decided. Both seniors leave a great legacy and have lots to proud of in the Air Force tennis careers.' The team honored the 2010-11 team at its annual banquet. Sophomore Lance Wilhelm was named the team's Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, while junior Mike Tope was named

ing a speedy 8-1 win over Taylor Soster and Alex Grubbs. Moments later, the Horned Frog tandem of Daniel Sanchez and Zach Nichols

team captain for the 2011-12 campaign.

secured an 8-4 victory over Alex Beaussart and Steven Young to

the No. 1 position. That number would have been higher but four of

capture the doubles point. TCU's Christopher Price claimed the first singles victory of the match after Soster had to retire due to a shoulder injury in the first

his six matches against MWC opponents resulted in a third-set super-

set at No. 3 singles. Nichols then notched a straight-sets win over

Jackson.

Andy Jackson (6-3, 6-1) at the second position to put TCU up 3-0 in

Wilhelm won 12 overall singles matches this season, including 10 at

tiebreak loss. Wilhelm tied for second on the team with 14 overall doubles wins and went 8-6 at the No. 1 spot with freshman Andy Other award winners included Soster, who earned the Rich

the dual. Slah Mbarek closed out the dual for the Horned Frogs, re-

Gugat "Attitude is Everything” Award for character, leadership and

cording a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Grubbs at the No. 4 spot. The other

attitude. Beaussart took home the Iron Bolt Award for the hardest

three matches were halted at that time.

worker in the weight room. Freshman Steven Young received the Most Improved Player

We needed to play our best tennis today and it didn t happen, said Air Force head coach Dan Oosterhous. "It's been a season of up

Award and Andy Jackson won the Lightning Bolt Award for mosf

and downs for our team and unfortunately we finished the season not

dual match wins. Air Force finished the season, the second under head

playing our best. Our seniors did a great job this year we II miss their

coach Dan Oosterhous, with a 10-14 overall record.

mens

(Below) Sarah Cassman earned the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. The award is given for outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements, Cassman became the first Air Force

female in the Division I era to have four consecutive 20l

win seasons in

this year.

singles after posting a 21-19 overall record

(Bottom) Anastasia Hueffner finished her freshman compaign just below the .500 mark in singles and doubles wins with duplicate records of 19-20. She is part of a

strong core group of underclassmen poised to take thereigns next season.

r hristen Monreal received

the llA's Cissie Leary Award for

'.poflsmcinship She finished her four year run at Air Force with a 74-80 singles record.

Members of the women's team celebrate a 5-2 victory over the University of New Mexico, fhe Lady Falcons finished the season with an 8-3 home record.

Seniors leave foundation for success he Air Force women's tennis team completed its 2010-11

season

with a 4-0 loss to 55th-ranked Utah in the quarter-

ments. Cassman became the first Air Force female in the Division I

(1996) to have four consecutive 20-win seasons in singles after

era

finals of the 2011 Mountain West Conference Champion-

posting a 21-19 overall record this year. She led the team in singles

ships in Fort Collins, CO. The Falcons finished the with a 16-11 record, tying last year's mark for the most wins

victories and her 88 career singles wins are the most by any AFA

season

in one season since a 20-10 record in

1998-99.

"It was a great day to play tennis and the team showed up to

female in the Division I era. In addition, Cassman tied for the team lead with 25 doubles wins this season. Monreal finished her career with 75 singles wins and played the

play," said Air Force head coach Kim Gidley. The doubles was huge and we had a lot of opportunities and just fell short. If we had

No. 1 position each of her last two years. She is a two-time team MVP and earned all-Mountain West honors this season. The Cissie

converted at match point it could have been a different match. In the singles, the fight was there, they were just stronger than us. Overall I

Leary award is given to a player who displays inspiring dedication and commitment to her team, which has enhanced her team's performance and exemplified the spirit of college tennis.

was

really proud of the energy and effort and the team had a great

season.

Three members of the team received regional honors from the

"Two awesome awards for two amazing individuals," said Air Force head coach Kim Gidley. Sarah and Christen are both great

Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Senior Sarah Cassman was the recipient of the Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship

ambassadors for the Air Force Academy and have represented the

Award, fellow senior Christen Monreal won the Cissie Leary Award

well deserved honor for each of them."

for Sportsmanship and Nick Dargene was named Assistant Coach of the Year. All three won the award for the Mountain Region, which

cord in his three seasons at the Academy. The 42 wins are the most

consists of 21 teams. Each of them was one of 12 on the ballot for

in a

their respective national award.

Cassman won the Arthur Ashe award for the second consecutive season. The award is given for outstanding sportsmanship and

leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achieve-

women's tennis team with the highest standards. This is a great and

Dargene, meanwhile, has helped lead the Falcons to a 42-40 rethree-year span since Air Force won 43 between 2001 and 04. He has also helped the program's recruiting efforts, evidenced by the number of freshmen that made an immediate impact during his tenure. Air Force is one of just nine teams in the nation to receive at least

three regional awards this season.

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(Left) Charlie Perkins sets the pace in the one-mile run at the Don Barrett Duals.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Below) Noah Palicia was awarded honorable mention All-American status in the decathalon. Palicia scored 7.385 points at the Mt. SAC/California Invitational this spring.

(Bottom) Robert Drye scored a season-high distance at the Mountain West Conference Outdoor Cham-

pionships where he tossed the hammer 209-feet, 11-inches.

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award after setting a new Academy record in the outdoor

triple jump, breaking the program's 26-year-old record.

Lesly Torres clears the second set of hurdles at the Don Barrett Duals. Torres set a personal record in the 60-meter Mountain West Conference Indoor Championships with a time of 9.46.

hurdles at the

Athletes get on track for successful campaign ighlighted by a first-team honor for senior Justin Tyner,

three members of the Air Force track and field team were awarded All-America distinction by the U.S. Track

and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Tyner claimed first-team honors following an eighth-

place finish in the 3,000-meter steeplechase finals

season, she became the second runner in

11 years to impact the

Academy's top-five list in the 10,000-meter run, moving into fourth with a sophomore class record time. She also moved into ninth all-time on

the outdoor 5,000-meter run.

The team also received nine all-conference selections following the Mountain West Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fort Col-

June 10. In addition, junior James Cole and senior Noah Palicia were awarded honorable mention All-America status. Cole placed 24th in

lins, CO. By finishing within the top three of their respective events, nine individuals and one relay earned all-MWC distinction.

the national finals of the discus throw June 8, while Palicia competed on the first day of competition in the decathlon before being forced

The men's team claimed nine all-conference honors eight individuto mark the most such awards at an outdoor als and one relay

to withdraw with injury.

Tyner was one of seven men from the Mountain West to earn first-team distinction and one of 10 to place within the top 16 of their respective events. Cole is the first member of the Falcons' men's team to receive USTFCCCA recognition in the discus throw. Palicia bethe second Falcon to earn All-America honors in the decathlon. This season marked the first year USTFCCCA awarded three divi-

came

sions of All-America honors. First-team mention was awarded to those

who earn any portion of a team point at the national championships

(first-eighth place). Second-team All-America honors were given to those who place from ninth to 16th at the national meet. In addition,

championship participants who did not place within the top 16 are listed as honorable mention for the All-American award. On the women's side, junior Paige Blackburn and sophomore Kate

championship meet since 2007. In addition, the eight individual awards collected by the men's team are tied for the most since 2004.

Bryce Bergman claimed a share of two all-conference accolades, after winning the conference title in the 400-meter hurdles and running a leg of the 4x400-meter relay team that placed third. With a third-place finish, the quartet of Bergman, Manny Smith,

Chris Severino and Anthony Delgado claimed all-MWC relay honors for the second straight year and marked the first time since 2002 the Falcons have claimed all-conference honors in the 4x400-meter relay during both the indoor and outdoor season.

Tyner and Robert Drye earned all-conference medals after claiming first-place finishes in the 5,000-meter run and hammer throw, respectively. Tyner and Drye, the Academy's first-ever champion in

Kanetzky were named to the 2010-11 Capital One Academic All-

the hammer throw, claimed their second all-conference selections of

District VII Team for track and field and cross country.

their careers in their respective events.

Blackburn concluded her junior year with a 3.44 GPA in civil engineering. She led the Falcons in all six throwing events and ranked third in the conference in the shot put and javelin. A 2011 NCAA national semifinalist in the discus and javelin, Blackburn made several improvements on the Academy's all-time list, moving into second in the

Conner Van Fossen and Mike Lauritzen earned all-conference honors in the javelin throw, after finishing second and third, respectively. It

indoor shot put, third in the weight throw, outdoor shot put and discus

throw and fifth in the hammer throw. In her first year of eligibility for the academic all-district award, holds a 3.73 GPA in geospatial science. During the track

Kanetzky

is the 10th time in 12 years at least one member of the Falcons'

javelin

team has accounted for a top-three finish at the conference meet.

James Cole became the Academy's first all-conference honoree in the discus, behind a third-place finish, while Michael Tibbs and Cale

Simmons added all-conference honors in the decathlon and pole vault respectively. Tibbs was the conference runner-up in the decathlon, while Simmons took third in the pole vault.

Athletic Media Relations

(Left! Freshman outside hitter Annalyse Schmitt ("91 digs the ball bach toward her teammates with

encouragement from

Caroline Kurtz Schmitt started opposite Kurtz this season ore ended up third on the team with 230 kills.

Photo by Amie

Spencer (Below) Maiya Perich's burst of emotion is seconded by her teammates as Air Force wins a critical point during a male"

Falcon Court. The home team enjoyed their greatest popularity ever with record-setting attendance of more than 7.000 this season. Photo by Arnie Spencer

(Bottom] Plead coach Matt McShane speaks to his pla,-

during a time out. In his first year at the Academy, McShane and his assistants have cultivated a new

ers

attitude and confidence among players that resulted in the end of a

losing streak.

five-year Mountain West Conference Photo by CIC Nick Holland

Caroline Kurtz rears back to serve The senior outside hitter led the falcons with 376 kills and earned Academic All-Conference honors.

Photo by Arnie Spencer

Conference home win paves way for future success

icole Stilwell's match-winning kill against San Diego State caused an eruption at the Academy's Falcon Court in the Cadet East

Gym Oct. 21. It was

perhaps the high point of a season showing much improvement that left fans hopeful for more to come.

The last kill against San Diego was probably the highlight of was over," my career. I saw the pass and just knew that the game

have been working so hard and waiting for this moment." The team also relied heavily on seniors, including Emily Frick, Jacqueline Norton and Julia Hansen, throughout the season. But with

juniors, the rest of the load fell to a pair of sophomores and six freshmen which explains speculation about greater things to come. The rejuvenated team brought drew fans in record numbers in no

2010. The total season attendance of 7,045 shattered the previous record of 5,613. The 1,284 fans at the Oct. 9 match against

Wyoming was an East Gym record

Stilwell said, because I knew Jess was going to give me the ball. It was an amazing accomplishment for Air Force

Volleyball, and I'm just happy that I part of it." The senior middle-hitter connected

was a

with her classmate, setter Jessica Hellman, to secure a

25-23, 16-25, 25-23,

Academic All-Conference Claire Bieber, freshman, foreign area studies (3.50) Jessica Hellmann, senior, English (3.73) Caroline Kurtz, senior, systems engineering (3.90) Maiya Perich, sophomore, foreign area studies (3.39) Nichole Stilwell, senior, mathematics (3.67)

25-23 win snapping a Mountain

and marked the second time Air Force

attendance topped 1,000. Freshman Annalyse Schmitt left a mark on the record crowd and Cow-

boy defenders. She led the team with 14 kills, one of them off the forehead

of the Wyoming setter. For the season, her 230 kills finished third behind Kurtz

West Conference losing streak that reached back to 2005. Senior outside hitter Caroline Kurtz paved the way to match point by

(376) and Stillwell (237). This and the many accomplishments of her

racking up a career best 24 kills. Kelly Spencer, also a senior, led the team with 16 digs.

fans reason to look ahead to 2011 and beyond. The team banquet honored the seniors with the following awards:

fellow underclassmen throughout the rest of the season give Falcon

It feels awesome," head coach Matt McShane said. 'We knew

Most Improved, Julia Hansen; Defensive Player, Kelly Spencer, Of-

going to win a match. Maybe not when, but we knew we were going to win one soon. I am so proud of the seniors. They

fensive Player, Nichole Stilwell; and MVP, Caroline Kurtz. Freshman Claire Bieber earned the Coaches' Award. James Rush

we were

Mike Fish gathers during a home match against Loyola Marymount University. Fish recorded 246 saves and 27 steals in 2010. Photos by Arnie Spencer in another save

(Right) Head Coach Jeff Heidmous meets with the team during a time out. Heidmous returns to the team as head coach after an IIyear hiatus. He is a member of the USA Water Polo Hall of Fame.

lower, right) Bobby Geiger fires a shot on goal.

Geiger led the

team with 67 goals this season.

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Geiger was an honorable mennon Mii-Mmencan seiecrion by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. Geiger is the 17th Falcon to earn All-American distinction

Anson Harvey looks to pass the ball to an open teammate.

...

;

Harvey is one of four juniors reluming for the 2011 season

Familiar face returns to water polo helm

period, but it was a short-lived

ater polo looks to return to its roots as Jeff

in the first 30 seconds of the second

Heidmous was named the head coach prior to the start of the 2010 season. Heidmous served

advantage, as the Falcons tallied four unanswered goals before the

as Falcons head water polo coach from 1981-

Redlands never came closer than two goals the rest of the way, as Air Force pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bull-

84 and 1986-1998. He compiled a career record of 232-202-1 in 17 years as the head

coach and led Air Force to two league championships.

half to take a 6-3 advantage into the intermission.

dogs, 4-1. In addition to Lemmen's four scores, Smithson and Versage added

A 1977 Academy graduate, Heidmous is currently the chairman of

three goals each. Also getting on the board for the Falcons were

the NCAA Men's Water Polo Committee and was inducted into the

Kurt Wallin, Dillon Fisher and Taque Patino with a goal each. Air

USA Water Polo Hall of Fame in 2002.

Force also received strong play from sophomore goalkeeper Mike

The coach's first season back ended with senior Kurt Lemmen scoring four times to lead seventh-seeded Air Force past fifth-seed

Fish, who was credited with 13 stops in the game.

Redlands for fifth-place at the 2010 Western Water Polo Association Championship, hosted by the University of California-Santa Clara. With the victory, the Falcons closed out the 2010 season with a 13-18 overall record.

Geiger was been named a 2010 honorable mention All-America selection by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches. Geiger becomes the 17th water polo player in school history to earn All-America distinction.

Geiger, a second-team All-Western Water Polo Association

Air Force scored the first two goals of the game, with Cruz

honoree in 2010, led the Falcons with 84 points on the season, includ-

Smithson and Matt Versage getting on the board for the Falcons. However, Redlands closed out the opening period with two goals of

ing a team-best 67 goals. The team captain closed out his Air Force career ranked fourth all-time in scoring at the Academy with 286

their own to tie the contest at 2-2.

points. In addition, his 214 career goals are the third-most in school history. Polaris staff

The Bulldogs grabbed their first lead of the game with a score

Cole VonOhlen tucks his foot around Jesse Cruz's calf to gain control of the Western State wrestler s leg. The Falcon sophomore's 18-2 technical fall was one of 44 wins tallied this season as

he mowed through opponents enroute to an NCAA Regional

ship title in Clune Arena March 5.

Champion-

Photos by Arnie Spencer

(Above Right) Kazden Ikehara tries to finish a single-leg takedown

during his opening

at the regionals against Eric Brennan from Northern Colorado.

Competing at 184

pounds for the Falcons. Ikehara had 16 wins this season.

(Right) Alec Williams leverages Oregon State's Alex Elder into a takedown slam that led to a 4-2 win. A junior, 10 of Williams' 26 wins this season were by fall including one

in a minute flat.

Joe Stafford roughs up Western States Zach Frazier enroufe to a win by fall at

1:55. Stafford, a senior team captain, made it to the regional finals helping the team take third overall behind Northern Iowa and Wyoming.

Oregon State's Charles Johnson buckles under the strength of Falcon Neil Delaney s take down. Competing at 197 pounds, the senior took third at the NCAA Regional Championships.

Von Ohlen rips through NCAA regionals

ed by a regional title from tournament Outstanding Wrestler

with a hard-fought 3-1 decision. In the championship finals, Stafford

Cole VonOhlen, Air Force wrestling placed third at the 2011

faced Wyoming's Patrick Martinez, but came up short in a 6-2 loss.

NCAA West Regional March 5, in Clune Arena. The Fal-

Meanwhile, four other Falcons finished third in their respective

cons

registered 59.0 points to finish behind Wyoming (93.0

pts.) and Northern Iowa (87.0 ptsi Wyoming, capturing its second-straight regional champi-

onship, finished with five regional champions, while Northern Iowa

weight classes. Senior Derek Gillespie placed third at 133 pounds for the third-straight season. After dropping his semifinal match against eventual champion Flint Ray of Utah Valley, Gillespie recorded a pair of victories in the consolation bracket, earning a 17-2 tech fall over

claimed a pair of individual titles. North Dakota State, which placed

North Dakota State's Justin Solberg, before winning a 10-6 decision

fourth with 45.5 points, and Utah Valley, finishing fifth with 41.5

over

Ryan Jauch of Northern Iowa in the third-place bout.

points, each brought home an individual title. Rounding out the team

At 165 pounds, sophomore Clayton Gable dropped his opening

scoring was Northern Colorado in sixth place (24.0 pts.) and South Dakota State in seventh place (14.0 pts.).

round match to Northern Iowa's Trevor Kittleson, 5-1, but rebounded with three straight wins in the consolation bracket. After scoring a

VonOhlen claimed his first West Region title at 141 pounds with a 3-0 record. The lOth-ranked wrestler in the nation, VonOhlen did not allow a single point by his opponents, recording a fall and a pair of

technical falls. In his opening match, VonOhlen pinned South Dakota State's Tyler Johnson in a time of 1:28, before registering a 16-0 tech fall against Wyoming's Chase Smith in the semifinals. The champion-

16-0 tech fall over John Nething II of South Dakota State, Gable pinned Utah Valley's Jeb Clark in a time of 4:54. In the third-place

bout, Gable had a rematch against Kittleson, this time avenging his loss, pinning Kittleson with 40 seconds remaining in the third period. Senior Neil Delaney also scored a third-place finish at 197 pounds,

ship bout saw VonOhlen roll to a dominant first period 16-0 tech fall against second-seed Justin Morrill from Utah Valley. Although he did not place at the NCAA tournament, finishing with a 2-2 record, he

knocking off second-seed Nick Bayer from Northern Colorado in a 5-4 double tiebreaker decision. He then dropped a close 6-5 decision to UNI's Andy O'Loughling in the semifinals, before capturing a third-place finish with a 4-1 win over Drew Ross from North Dakota

finished the year with a 44-9 overall record. His 44 wins rank first in

State.

Division I this season and are the most by an Air Force wrestler since

Rounding out the group of place winners for Air Force was heavyweight Jared Erickson. After an opening round bye, Erickson came up short in the semifinals, dropping a 3-2 decision to Wyoming's Matt McLaughlin. He rebounded in the consolation bracket, coming up with

the 2003 season

Also advancing to the regional finals was senior captain Joseph Stafford, who placed second at 174 pounds. Stafford opened the

day by pinning South Dakota State's Joe Rasmussen in a time of 6:24, while knocking off second-seeded Brice Wolf of Northern Iowa

8-0 major decision over NDSU's Will Johnson before scoring a 2-0 win over SDSU's Kevin Kelly to earn third place. Polaris Staff

The

Academy's formal training in military,

academics, athletics and character is thor-

ough, but not all encompassing.

Clubs pro-

vide opportunities for cadets to round out

their lives and learning with additional com-

petitive, recreational and personal development opportunities that match their interests. are

Because clubs

elective pro-

grams,

their

ac-

tivities

are

often

pursued in an impassioned manner. Bonds of

friendship

grow

strong as members jointly live their dreams within the

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Recreational Clubs Academy Concerts Aerobatics Club Aikido

Airsoft

Mission-Academic/Professional Astronomy/Physics

Archery

Chemistry Cyber Warfare

0 Arnold Air Society

Forensics

Aviation

Eagle's Club Hispanic/Latino Club

0 History

Internationa Club

Bluebards

Mock Trio

NAHC

Cadet Outfitters

Operations Research

Pacific Rim

Car Club

PECA

0 Chess

Way of Life

0 Portuguese Club

Combat Conditioning

Russian

^Combat Shooting

0 Space Society

Equestrian Falcon Club (BB/BS)

Sports

Fitness-Bodybuilding Fitness-Powerlifting Fitness-Weightlifting

0Cycing Judo

Ice Sports

&0 Lacrosse, Women's

Karate

Marathon

Model Engineering

Rodeo

Mountaineering Racquet Club

Rugby, Men's ^Rugby, Women's Ski —Alpine

Ski Club

Ski -Nordic

Ski, Freestyle

Team Handba

0 Soccer C ub

Triathlon

Tae Kwon Do

Ultimate Frisbee

Trap and Skeet

Volleyball, Men's 0Waterpolo, Women's

Paintba

0 Wargaming

#Fast Pitch Softball

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Mission—Affinity/Culture

Mission-Support Chorale/HC Drum & Bugle

Falconry Flying Team Honor Guard

Media

Orchestra RATTEX Sabre Drill

0Show Choir

Soaring &Wings of Blue

1. Cadets who study Aikido demonstrate their martial skills at an open house tor cadet clubs.

Photo by C4C Jessie

McDowell 2. Los Padrinos dancer Nick DeBarmore and his partner swivel their hips to Latin sounds.

Photo by James Rush

3. Mock Trial lawyer Clayton Schmidt cross-examines a witness (from another

school) during a competition here Oct. 17. -

Photo by Mike Kaplan 4. A cadet Falconer and mascot bird

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Susa 0 Vanden Dries lays down a bunt in order to move her teammate from first base into games 9-0 and 8-0..

Photos by C4C Jessie McDowell

scoring position during the second game of a double-header here against Navy Oct. 1. Air Force blanked the mids in both

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Improvements show promise of next season ed by captains, Katie Schuler and

Kansas State, the second-ranked team. "We have such

Amber Sells, the Air Force Academy womens

fast-pitch softball team com-

peted in yet another strong

season.

This year was different from previous seasons

because the Academy al-

lotted the softball team limited on-season status for both the fall and spring semesters. "We

young team and carry a

ton of potential. We have a great chance of

making it to nationals next year," said Christa Ewasko who will be next year's captain along with Kaylee Hay and Susan Vanden Dries. Speaking of a young team, freshmen Elise Hill and Kelsey Dees pulled through for the

attitude of the team was unbeatable. As a

four-degree it was especially nice to be able to escape from the chaos while being able to do something I love, be competitive with it, and have fun," Said Dees.

Although the team does not spend as much time together as your average intercollegiate team for practices, it is full of positive energy.

team when it needed them the most. Hill is

There is never a dull moment around the soft-

of intramurals, but now we have grown closer than we had in the pasts," said Erin Doran

the fastest pitcher the Academy has seen in a

ball team with their charisma and "loving life"

while, and was rightfully awarded the National

attitude.

regarding the change.

Collegiate Softball Association pitcher of the

The softball team's ultimate goal is to make it to nationals in April of each year. The top 16

year award. She also carries her weight at bat

teams from all over the United States qualify

shook off a rock-climbing incident and broken

and coached the games ourselves," said

with only one team per region allowed to

ankle to step up as catcher after the team lost

Schuler. "It was awesome to have so much

partake. Air Force's last showing was in 2009 where they finished in sixth place, beating

its incumbent starter at the position.

ownership and this was a great leadership opportunity for team." C2C Kaylee Hay

were

struggling getting

practice in because

the team's leading home-run hitter. Dees

"The friendship and relaxed, yet focused

"The part about our team that I liked best was

how much it was run by cadets. We ran

our own

practices, scheduled our own games,

1. Team captain Katie Schuler (black sweatshirt) gives a final pep talk prior to the Falcons taking the field in game one.

2. Thirdbaseman Erin Doran chases a Navy

player during a run down between third base and home plate. 3. Elise Hill meets her teammates at home

plate after hitting a home run. The freshman

led the team in home runs and was the

primary pitcher earning recognition from the National Collegiate Softball Association. 4.. A Navy batter tests the ride side of

Air Force's defense but firstbaseman Susan

Vanden Driess is ready.

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A Combat Pistol Team member supervises weapons training for a fellow cadet this

winter.

The team held several familiariza-

tion courses during the year in an effort to

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Shooting team promotes expeditionary mindset realizing the importance of

I'm developing. I don't want excellence to be c punch line," said Cadet 1st Class Ken Costello, team cadet in charge. "What I do want is for everyone to buy into the team and pour their

skills in areas such as small

blood, sweat, and tears into its success and

arms, close quarters

combat,

promoting its mindset. It's kind of a way of life

convoy operations, and specialties that extend

but it's absolutely necessary in today's conflicts.

irmen support

ground opera-

tions with fellow Soldiers and

Marines and so cadets are

far beyond the role of "stick jockey." The Academy's Combat Shooting Team, for-

merly the intercollegiate pistol team, is a prime

example of this shift toward a joint tasking mentality that demands dynamic and flexible expeditionary Air Force officers. "You'll find there is a huge gap between

[previous] cadet culture and the culture my predecessors have developed and that I hope

The core group of 16 cadets selected

during the first semester seeks to enhance the expeditionary mindset of Academy graduates by exposing the team members to diverse materials in subjects such as combat mindset, tactical marksmanship, advanced weapons manipulations, advanced field casualty care and foreign weapons familiarization through various scenarios. Team members then spread

this knowledge to other members of the Cadet

Wing in a leadership experience via military training time. [These cadets] participate purely on their

personal time," said Maj. Meghan Ripple, Combat Shooting Team officer in charge. own

[They] devote an incredible amount of time and energy to improve their warrior skills with no

extrinsic reward."

The team hones their skills during multiple

practices each week at the Academy Combat Arms Training Maintenance Range. The team

applies its skills during advanced training conducted by guest instructors as well as civilian and intra-service competitions. Courtesy the —

Combat Pistol Team 1. The Combat Pistol Team

tacked up targets at the

Academy's weapons range prior to a training session. Photo by Arnie Spencer -

2. An M-4 rifle lies grounded next to a spent shell casing.

The missing ammo clip and open ejection port show the weapon is safe.

Photo by

C4C Andrew Bathurst 3. A pistol team instructor

pantomimes the technique for holding and aiming a rifle

during a lesson. Arnie Spencer

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Photo by Arnie Spencer

touchdown on the field at Falcon Stadium before one of the

Academy's home football games

Parachute teams realize dreams at national events cademy cadets do things others may only dream of doing and nothing compares to the wakeup call of ’standing" outside of a plane 17,000 feet above the ground with only what's on our back to save you. Each day the USAF Parachute Team Wings of Blue and Wings of Green experience this flight in its purest form, gliding through the air like a flying squirrel. The USAFPT is divided

been seen falling into baseball games, horse races and even NASCAR And what would an airshow be without the finest U.S. parachute

events.

into two parts, the WOBs and the WOGs.

combat controllers, special forces and world class jump coaches, this past

"At first I didn't really think about trying out for the team," said

team gracing the sky?

In addition to the demo team, the PTWOB has about a dozen fliers who compete on the national and college level. In teams of two or four the team slips though as many free-fall aerobatics as they can before

pulling the cord and floating to the ground. Expertly trained by former year was one of the team's most successful.

sophomore Mitch Agee, "but I had such a good time at AM490 [Basic

At the national collegiate completions, every member of the Wings

Parachuting] that I tried out, and with a little bit of luck...maybe a little

of Blue took home a medal for something in which they competed. In

than a little bit, I made it."

the end, USAFA took first place overall. Even more memorable was a

If you ever catch a WOB on a day they are not wearing a flight suit, you can usually tell who they are by the way their uniform looks, blues

dream come true finish for the team at the U.S. nationals competition

—

first place.

sharp, still undimmed by the light of day, their BDUs still crisp from the

This is no easy feat, with only three years or less of experience, cadets

time they put starch on it three years ago, when this is the second

may face veterans with more than 30 years of jumps. Not just limited to schools and students, the national completion is against the nation's best

one

time you are in the UOD it usually looks pretty good.

Now it is reported

by the WOBs, that WOGs are a lot easier to pick out, because "you can smell them from around the corner." Hygiene aside, the WOBs and WOGs represent the Academy well. This past year the Wings of Blue have been debuted across the country. In addition to every Falcon football game, the Wings of Blue have

jumpers, all of whom could not measure up to our own Wings of Blue. "With the sky as our playground, the smile of a first jump as our passion, a team dynamic that makes our time here exhilarating and a pro-

foundly deep bond We are the Wings of Blue," said senior Ike Leuthold C1C Raphael Watson

1. A Wings of Blue member takes advantage of his center stage moment to propose to his girlfriend after jumping into Falcon Stadium prior to a football game.

Photo

by Arnie Spencer 2. A jumper gets ready to leave the comfort of the drop plane.

Courtesy photo

3. Parachutists line up on final ap-

proach to the landing zone. Courtesy photo

4. The jump team's excellence in

performing their aerobatics maneuvers earned them first place at the U.S. Collegiate and U.S. Nationals competitions this year.

photo

—

Coleen Pacurariu breaks away and is about to place the ball for a try during the Falcons

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Clubs

Rebuilding season ends with strong finish he 2010-2011 Women's Rugby season was one of constant

potential, skill and achievements. Fall season saw a rough start having graduated five starting seniors, gaining two new coaches, and recruiting more girls, all new to the game. The team faced a tough challenge after finishing the previous season ranked fourth in the Western Rugby Union Collegiate Championships. "This year was focused completely on rebuilding the team with new plays, techniques, and strategies," said senior co-captain Elizabeth Smith. Steady progress was made through October, when they played the Navy Women's Rugby team, ranked 10th in the nation. The midshipmen

increase in

came away

with a 20-5 win, but Air Force overcame many obstacles,

including more than half of the starting players being in their first year of rugby. "Regardless of the score, at the end of the day, we were still a ridiculously good-looking team and that lasts longer than any rugby game score,"

said Delaney Kiernan. Obviously, motivation and enthusiasm was still high.

The revamping of the team was far from complete. Junior and senior members had work to do, considering everyone was in new and unfamiliar positions. The increase in new

double their number of forwards.

players, however, allowed the team to By spring season, much improvement was

made.

"Scrums were stronger because props and locks were able to drive harder and deeper. Flankers were able to get off faster and eliminate

opposition so the new and improved back line had a better chance of scoring," said Michelle Mendelsohn, the team's other senior co-captain. "If that wasn't possible, the forwards were properly trained to find holes right up the center of the field."

At the beginning of March, the cadets successfully put their new skills to the test beating league leader Colorado State University 10-5. This win,

along with more hard work and dedication will hopefully lead to a strong C2C Emily Ryals

start for the 2011-2012 season.

1. Ann Dally strips the ball from an opponent.

2. Layne Harrod (left! and Mackenzie Schofield

(right) assist Shaina Thompson off the field after an injury.

3. Ann Dally, the scrum-

half, places the ball into an

Air Force scrum.

4. Emily Ryals (back) and

Layne Harrod (front) lift the main jumper, Theresa

Cameron, allowing her to steal the ball from the op-

ponent during a line-out.

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Meredith Dilley goes through her warm-up routine

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prior to a game at service academy rival West Point.

Courtesy photc

Womens LAX team bonds to succeed on, off the field ne

of the most close-knit teams at the Academy

that most people take for granted

Although their funding is lim-

compefition locally and from rival Army.

lacrosse, commonly referred to as LAX.

"People ask me what sport I play. I say

The team's biggest competition comes from West Point, Westmin-

lacrosse. People ask me what I do for fun. I say

step Colorado School of Mines, and University of Northern Colorado.

lacrosse. People ask me who I go to when I

With these teams and many more, women's lacrosse spends all year

need someone who I know I can count on. I say Lambda Alpha Chi

LAX, my sorority sisters," said senior team captain Trisha Penrod. "I remember passing physics freshman year thanks to the girls and gallons of automated Oasis vanilla lattes. Being able to truly act like a

status for the entire team all year long.

ited and does not allow travel all across the country, they do face stiff

is womens

girl in a world of boys is one thing I'll always miss. From stuffing our

faces at pre-game dinners to going out on the town, it's nice to be a

girl for just a little bit." Like other dubs teams, women's LAX does not enjoy intercollegiate status, but over the years have been able to achieve limited on season

honing their skills and creating an unforgettable team on and off the field.

"Joining this team my freshman year was the best decision I could make for my cadet career. These girls are always here for each other whenever anyone needs anything. I can't imagine a closer knit group," said Penrod.

"Although graduation will be here before we know it, I am confident that what has been created over the past four years will live on," said Penrod.

CIC Raphael Watson 1. Amanda Robillard battles for the ball with an opponent from Westminster University. Teammates Meredith Dilley and Linda

Lam position themselves to sup-

port should Robillard gain control. 2. Meredith Dilley, Angela Fox and Lindsay Johnson team up in the kitchen to make some sweet treats.

3. Rachel Yuen and Angela Fox chase down an opponent from the Colorado School of Mines

during the team's final game of the season. 4. The team charges onto the

field at West Point.

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L-lubs

1. The Cadet Honor Guard and Color Guard spend countless hours honing drill and marching skills in order to carry on

long-standing military traditions.

Photo by Arnie Spencer

2. The Cadet Orchestra brings it's sounds to Arnold Hall. Photo by Mike Kaplan

Cycling Club biker Jared Becker tears through a mounPhoto by C1C Don Feeley

tain trail on the Academy.

4. Drum and Bugle Club members are regular performers at cadet sporting events and they frequently represent the

Academy at parades and other shows around the country. Photo by Arnie Spencer

Song and dance are on the playbill for fhe Cadet Show Photo by Arnie Spencer

Choir.

6. Erik Shok (left) deflects a kick from Dalton Miller during a

Taekwondo demonstration.

Courtesy photo

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Cadets do the darndest things. And it's true.

Cadet Life is another aspect that adds to the Academy culture. It is sometimes

impossible to explain to our civilian

friends

relatives half of

and the

exciting adventures we experience. us

Truly, it sets

apart from the norm and

gives

opportunity

show our brilliance. INTEGRITY

SERVICE, and EXCELLENCEwe

give our best to be the I:

leaders for tomorrow, but wh have tons of fun while we're

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ShSrtc

Wisdom of elders helps to cope with Cadet Life adets who survive the physical, academic and military

ing at the ones from the past • Got a dirty car? You can wait for it to rain again (it happens

rigors of the Academy often owe their success to some of the small lessons learned by their predecessors. Short

every other day so you are usually okay), but for the dry spells, just inform

cuts save time (there's never enough of that valuable

the underclassmen borrowing it the fee is a vacuum and car wash

commodify) and advice can prevent headaches. Here's

Mop and glow is a great way to get your shoes shiny quick, just don't do it all the time, or else it will be a quick way to ruin your shoes

quick list of some of the most popular helpful hints.

USAFA Short Cuts

•

Find someone who knows how to tie a tie (probably the ones

•

Use shirt garters and duct tape to keep your bed looking sharp

you

•

Put your bed in Saturday Morning Inspection readiness and then

undo it

put a mattress pad over that to keep your bed ready for inspection and

looking good Pay a four degree in pizzas to make your bed every SAMI (practice is good for them) Get old Graded Reviews from people who are taking the same course a semester early, when you get them it won't mean anything to you, but it is a huge way to save time studying for your own GR by look •

•

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see

going to church every Sunday) and once they tie it for you, never

Buy a skateboard. When you need to get down to the parking lot in a hurry, it definitely pays off Take as many summer school classes as possible. It pays off in the end and not being able to go home CAN be bearable •

•

USAFA Advice •

Get a cadet boyfriend

when you need him the most

if is awesome, he is

always around

(Left) Friendship bonds made at the Academy tend to be

especially strong and remain valuable for life. photos

Courtesy

(Below Left to Rightl Cadating, or dating other cadets, has benefits and drawbacks to take into consideration. Staying inspection ready can consume a lot of time if cadets fail to learn preparation short cuts for activities like making beds. Cadets are strongly encouraged to take advantage of a

variety of Academy programs that enable them to see the world. Supporting classmates at Academy events is one of the most popular ways to pass time on the hill and it has the

added benefit of building esprit de corps.

Do NOT get a cadet girlfriend, it is nice at first because she is always around, but soon you find out she is always around and you can •

never •

are •

get rid of her

ones we

did you know that there used to be a Medal of Honor recipient serving

food at Mitchell Hall? Talk to these people, there's a lot to learn

Enjoy the relationships you make, they will never die; people you close to now will be your friends for a lifetime There's always a bright side, look for it, or you will always be

found in the dark Go on all the trips and cultural exchanges you can, they are are and once in a life time experiences, and you will appreciate who you •

•

Depressed? Cadet Service Learning is the best dose for depression, there is a reason why it says service before self on the core values ramp, sometimes losing yourself in others is the best way to find yourself Support your class mates, go to their events •

•

Make a schedule and stick to it, the number one cause for in workout time, which is subsequently filled recondo is not

•

Some of the most interesting people at the Academy are the

Read books if you can, if not, read later

Don't spend your whole loan on alcohol/impulse buys/luxury items

Thank you to C1C Kurt Lemmen, C2C Wendy Lathrom, C3C Preslee

scheduling

of being on recondo are slim)

Join a club at USAFA, there are so many things to do here, most

bored cadets just don't know what is out there

what you have so much more

with more hulu and DOTA (if you don’t know what that is, your chances

take for granted, Goodwill, Mitchell Hall, Tailor Shop, etc...

Maki, C4C Andrew Berwyn, C4C Andrew Josephson and many more for contributing to the advice for future generations of Air Force officers. -

C1C Raphael Watson

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Sarahs Big Adventure' born from good friends' ingenuity

aving the entire weekend free, a paycheck to cash, a car to drive away in and a couple of friends who enjoy the outdoors adds up to a Colorado road trip and camping! Blue Weekends, consecutive days without military

training

or some

sort of mandatory fun, are rare, so when

the opportunity above arose, Dan Dwyer and I had to

ing with us!" At first I thought he meant the real Sarah, but he meant her picture. "No silly, well just bring her picture with us..."

"Oh and well take pictures of her picture!" I said finishing his thought.

Laughing uncontrollably, we took Sarah off the wall, ran to my room and took a photo of Sarah in front of my valet mirror. Soon after we

embarked on what we appropriately named "Sarah's Big Adventure."

seize it.

Luckily for Academy cadets, National Parks abound in Colorado and

Every step of the journey was carefully documented. Photos of

wanted to see as many as we could in one weekend. We made

Sarah were taken at every random opportunity. Sometimes she got

preparations and invited two French cadets who would have been stuck on

Dan knew this and suggested, "Shaina, we should take Sarah camp-

away from us and took pictures with strangers! But most of the time we

the Hill.

took pictures of her doing the random activities involved with camping:

Walking back from main Vandy to the tower the night before the

helping set up the tent, starting the fire, eating Chef Boyardee cooked in the can over the fire.. .even packing the car up when it was time to

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go home. We took over 150 pictures, most of them of Sarah.

It was a special trip, made more so by the involvement of

people

Unable to join her friends

during a Colorado excursion, Sarah Radakovich is present in

spirit as her portrait is taken to Waffle House and other stops over

the weekend.

(Left to Right) Dan Dwyer and Shaina

with whom we would not normally have spoken. Sarah was a

fantastic ice breaker. At times it seemed people thought maybe she had been killed in Iraq and we were doing this trip in her memory, but after Dan explained she was just not with us in the sense that she was

somewhere else, I think their opinions changed from empathetic to

Thompson settle for carrying a portrait of Sarah Radakovich with them during their weekend camping trip since their friend

could not join the fun.

The pals and Radakovich pose outside the

Zapata Falls Recreation Area. Dwyer shows the way to the alligator wrestling in

Alamosa, CO.

incredulous.

Thompson gets a feel

for the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Courtesy photos

No one ever turned down a picture with our friend, and Sarahs Big Adventure is immortalized by the 106 photos in my Facebook album

by the same name. Blue Weekends are a great chance for cadets to break the cycle of the average weekend of going to Denver and partying. Instead,

try something totally different, act a little childish and maybe get stared at in grocery stores for taking a bunch of pictures in the we can

produce aisle. There are a lot of things to do if you just get a little creative.

C2C Shaina Thompson Blue Weekend

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Proud AF cadets see Navy sunk anatical institutional pride surged at the Academy during Navy Week

decked out in their new uniforms, the upperclassmen were anticipating a discre-

noted in a 14-6 Air Force win over Navy's football team Oct. 2.

tionary pass, and all the while the freshmen were stoked to be wearing flight suits," said C4C Melanie Daugherty.

Cadets' demonstrations of spirit included "borrowing" visiting mid-

shipmen's clothes and wearing them to class leaving only Halloween costumes for the exchange students to wear and creating an amazing

YouTube video that gathered thousands of views. ’’All week, the cadets were hyped and you could feel fiery excitement in the

Something good was about to happen," said C2C Shaina Thompson.

air.

On game day, weather was perfect. The Cadet Wing marched into Falcon Stadium by squadrons and ran like hell to the seats.

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Everyone participated in creating an outstanding crowd-wave. Well nearly everyone; Navy rebelled and just sat there. Maybe the Middies worried and were filled with anxiety. Maybe. Undeterred by Navy's non-participation, the crowd cheered the Falcons to victory and finally, after eight long years, the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy would be coming back to the Air Force Academy (pending a 42-22 win over Army Nov.6). ...

AF 14 Navy 6

Cadets storm the field as a dejected

Navy football team makes for its sideline after time expired at Air Force s victory over Navy in Falcon Stadium Oct. 2. This win was the first step toward Air Force reclaiming the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy which is awarded to the winner between the Air Force, Navy and Army football programs each year. Photo by C4C Andrew Bathurst

Sink Navy The football victory in Falcon Stadium was the

The entire time we were all engaged.

We cheered as loudly as we could

and there were no signs of this loud madness to end anytime soon, said C3C

Danielle Sorrera. As the final whistle blew to declare Air Force the winner, cadets rushed to the field to join the football team and sing their alma mater, the third verse of the Air Force song.

The Commander-in-Chief's Trophy was created in 1972. Ever since then, it has travelled between the three service Academies spending most of its time with Air Force which has 17 wins.

Dwyer

Navy has 12 and Army 6.

C2C Dan

climax of Navy Week, but the excitement also manifested in pranks, spirit displays and other cadet versus midshipman competitions.

(Left to Right) Cadets lower themselves to the

challenge of a pie eating contest at the Sink Navy pep rally. An Air Force boxer introduces his blue fist to a Navy chin. A cadet strolls past the relocated bedding of a visiting Navy midshipman. Cadet Wing Commander C1C Michael Shaw holds high the severed head of a grilled goat that was soon after devoured at the pep rally. Institutional pride manifested in a variety of ways including auto graffiti art. Photos by -

Arnie Spencer, C4C Andrew Bathurst, Bathurst,

Spencer, Spencer and C1C Nick Holland

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Programs open world to all cadets t is quite remarkable, in one year, cadets only get four breaks.

While four sounds like a pretty good deal, two holiday breaks,

Spring Break and Summer leave are anything but long. Despite their brevity, one thing cadets are quick to notice is there are some amazing opportunities at their fingertips during breaks. From Olmstead Scholarships to Cadet Summer Language Immersion Program trips, name the country and there's a very good chance a cadet is going there during spring break. In contrast to how the Academy keeps its students close most of fhe year, if acfively fries to send cadets out to explore the world during breaks. The time frame is

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limited, but the ability to attend such a trip is astounding. "I went to Cape Verde for Spring Break. It's a set of islands on the northwest of Africa. I definitely enjoyed it," said C2C Albert Hatchett.

Sure other college students can go see the world, but usually those who are able to go are the ones with deep pockets. Cadets have only to fill ouf some paperwork, go to a couple extra briefings, maybe a get

few immunizafions and then boom, they're on a plane and flying fo all four corners of fhe world.

Sometimes cadets don t even need to apply to leave the country. There are cadets flying to Germany and Italy as a part of fheir de-

ployed operations training. Of course some do stay state-side for spring break. Either way, those few days aren't taken for granted. "I visited family and friends from back home for spring break. Its refreshing to see everyone again," said C2C Daniel Hayes. But for those who truly want to go somewhere amazing and make unforgettable memories, the Academy is the place to make that happen. The opportunities are limited only by the cadets' passion and ability to dream; it just might be a little tougher with only two or three weeks to "get er done.'' C4C Pamela Zhang

(Left to Right) Academy programs offer cadets opportunities to experience

the world from braving white

water rapids in South America to

sampling European culture. Daniel Won and Kelsey Smith enjoy a rocky beach in Hawaii while attempting to mimic the famous Titanic scene.

Cadets pause from a Spring Break

sample beaches and warm Megan Wyngarden poses in front of statues in Recife, Brazil. Courtesy photos

cruise to

weather in Central America.

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The forbidden fruit always smells sweeter. Leaps a n d bounds. Life is limitless.

jpi

—

TLT

Well doesn't this just really suck.

I am a drop of rain.

—

ARJ

One bad idea led somewhere good.

OEM

1 sh2Hld t§k£ this m2r£ s£ri°Esly.

Experiences from today make decisions tomorrow. Charlie Sheen's mother mHst b£ livid.

—

DCH

Red dirt clumps; barefoot caressing sun. _

WLL

Relax a little...live a little.

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JHD

Trying to please all; pleasing none.

BMK

You live, You love, You learn.

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Forgiveness comes from truth, ask misery. I’m here t2 be h§a r d e| s e w he r e

ZKD

—

NCR AMF

LMS

The half-empty lesson taken from the Greek myth warns of the consequences of youthful hubris. A halffull take on the

same

story

sees a

daredevil who isn't

Icarus is compiled twice each year. It serves as a tribute to those cadets who are unafraid to spread their creative wings.

The Spring 2011 edition included a new feature, 6

afraid to challenge limits in pursuit of greater accom-

word Memoirs, that succinctly capture cadet experi-

plishment. Some cadets, while pursuing their bachelor of science

degrees, likewise dare to explore less frequented paths

ences.

Also among the 36 original entries is the full

version of Waterfall by Andrew Pineda, photos, short

(Left to Right)

Hopeless hues turn blacker than blue Sadness surpasses

Pineda

Andrew

—

laughter reduced

to fractions of ashes in passionless tunes. Impending, the pendulum grasps and subdues every ounce of life inhabiting you. An amateur sleuth cracking the clue -

Crashing and booming in fragments of truth, The final step reflected in actions you do: A waterfall that happens

Waterfal from

Excerpt

Fallen Rose: The most memorable part of this picture is the red rose placed in the hands of the wounded soldier. Several other roses were scattered around the memorial, but this one was deliberately placed in between the weakening

fingers. It is important to honor our fallen soldiers from wars past and remember the sacrifices so many young men and women made. Photo by Lauren Delaney Reflecting on the Past: When I visited the Vietnam Memorial this year, I

looked up to see if a Sturdevant was listed and William Sturdevant was the

only one. I then took a picture of his name to find out later if I was related to him and wondered what type of person he was like. As I reflected, the sunset

ended up reflecting back from the wall, creating this picture.

over

Photo by Laura

Mountain Waterfall: This shot was taken on a family trip to Sequoia National Park in the mountains of central California. We discovered this waterfall down a small, rarely-traveled path. I took a few shots but wasn't really happy with any of them, until I decided to get a new angle by setting up my camera on a -

To crash

Sturdevant

tripod on a small rock in the middle of a raging river: this is the result.

Photo by Andrew Bathurst

Enraptured: Despite the hustle and bustle that normally goes along with taking a toddler to the zoo, this moment captured the sincerity of being mesmerized by an unknown Photo by Jana Bradshaw Take the Bull by the Homs: A rider mid-dismount at the Lincoln County Fair -

& Rodeo steer wrestling event in the spring of 2010. Saturation and contrast

editing done with Photoshop CS2 and Topaz.

Photo by Michael Jansen

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Shows cater to student population adet Only Riveting Entertainment presented a year's worth of laughter to its student audiences this concert

Up and coming comics brought their refreshsurprisingly funny shows to ing and to an extent Arnold Hall throughout the year. CORE provides entertainment for cadets free of

season.

charge. Simply show up and enjoy the show. "[It] brings entertainment to cadets. It brings live, cultured, entertain

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ing shows to Arnold Hall and makes them available to cadets who might not otherwise get to experience such performances," said C3C Thomas Indelicato who volunteers with the CORE program.

Comedy can be fun, but be warned, acts might pick on you. One "ca-dating" couple sitting up front at one show ended up becoming part of the show. The comedian wanted audience participation and immedi-

ately picked the girl. She was very cool about it and played along, but in the end, she was glaring at her boyfriend for not saving her.

Veterinarian turned

joker Kevin Fitzgerald

frequently finds humor in the animal kingdom. The Denver native brought his routine to Arnold Hall April 8 as part of a three-act comedy night at

Arnold Hall.

Photos by

Arnie Spencer

"It's all funny, but I honestly wouldn't know what I d do if I got picked," said C2C Brittany Rucker. "It's a thrilling surprise because you

don't expect to get roasted by a comedian.'' While one comedian can be awesome, imagine having three of them back to back. The marathons of jokes seemed to resonate with the cadets possibly helped by the beer garden provided by the Catered foods and other incentives await cadets at CORE

(Left to Right) Comedian Owen Benjamin adds a finger wag to emphasize a point

during his routine at Arnold Hall April 8. Jokes weren't the only thing served up at the event as cadets were treated to a catered buffet meal. It's comic Kevin Shea's turn to laugh as a

cooperative cadet takes the stage Jan. 14. Later in the show, Tig Notaro asks another cadet to join him in the Sjootlight.

manager.

these shows also.

C2C Dan Dwyer

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Social decorum classes cultivate cadet gentility [EDITOR'S NOTE: The column that follows is fictional and is not based on

Alternately, leaving the fork and knife next to each other on the right side of

actual scenarios from the Cadet Wing nor are replies from Academy culture

the plate tells your waiter you are done eating. Your girlfriend might have kept

and manners guru Donna Rosa]

you from missing out on the rest of your meal.

Dear Donna

My girlfriend and I were at a restaurant yesterday and I excused myself in order to take a call from work on my cell phone. As I got up from my chair, she told me her mom always said the knife and fork shouldn’t be left on the

edge of the plate but should instead position them in an upside down "V" at the top. Why? Puzzled, CS29 -

Sending the proper non-verbal messages allows the wait staff to attend to your needs without interrupting your conversation by asking questions. This in turn allows you to keep your focus where it belongs, on your lovely girlfriend. Lastly, I compliment you on your discretion while using your cell phone. Excusing yourself is the polite solution when duty requires you to take a call during a meal. (I hope the ringer was off though.) Donna -

Dear Puzzled The placement of your utensils sends an unspoken message to your wait staff. In American culture, setting the fork and knife like a master sergeant's highest chevron near the top of your plate says, "I'm taking a break, but I will continue

dining shortly." Continental culture sends this same message by crossing the business ends of the utensils in the center of the plate with the handles extended in opposite directions.

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Dear Donna

My Aunt Barbie gave me a card with $50 for Christmas (she does every year) and I posted my thanks to her on Facebook the next day. Mom just found out though and she's furious. Mom says a written note should be sent instead and that I should still send one. Does mother know best?

April, CS 17

Grateful in

To exhibit proper "cadetiquette" requires learning a

variety of skills and the cadet social decorum

program offers classes throughout the year.

(Left to Right) Cadets learn the art of “Mixology" from selecting liquors to preparing ingredients. Chocolate samples await testing via cadet taste

buds. A wine and chocolate tasting expert discusses how to evaluate samples. A cadet puts his new knowledge to work and uses his senses to rate wine. C3C Katie Tiedemann finds humor in the book From Clueless to Class Act

Smith.

in coming, the

Dear Grateful A saying becomes an adage when time proves it to be correct more often than not. A Facebook shout out is nice, but your mother is accurate both in

suggesting

your childhood, but now you've grown up,

right?

You did well to respond quickly, but a written note on fine stationary is much more elegant. The extra time it takes to hand write thank you notes, even

when penmanship is not great, shows genuine warmth and greater ap-

by R.R.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

longer it should be, so next time, send it quickly.

Dear Donna

I want to be a better officer and gentleman, but I'm too embarrassed to ask

written note is best and it is never too late to express gratitude.

I suspect she has been sending notes to Aunt Barbie on your behalf during

my squad about etiquette. ous

Plus, how would I know if they are correct?

Curi-

(but shy), CS 4 Dear Curious

You can start by hitting a book store or searching on-line. There are plenty

of books on etiquette from which you may choose. Some even break down the

predation as well. It's time to get a nice correspondence kit, that can certainly be accomplished on-line, and write Aunt Barbie a note. Make sure to let her know

rules for men and women separately.

how the money was spent and remember to tell her what you thought of the

to building officers of character on the Academy's Social Decorum Program

card; did you laugh, smile, etc.?

intraweb site: http://intraweb/Commandant/cwtm/.

In addition, the Academy hosts several social training sessions throughout

each year. You can find a list of classes as well as other information pertaining

Apologize for the delay, but don't make excuses. The more late the note is Dear Donna

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School year ends in record-setting fashion he Air Force Academy is known for many things

modernist

architecture, mountain views, gliders, skydiving, academics, and

the attempt and submit it to the Guinness Book of World Records. The

leaders of character. Cadets hope that after May 25 it will

verification process takes six weeks according to information on the world

be also known as the site of a world record dodgeball game.

record keepers website.

Two teams of nearly 2,000 cadets each faced off on the Terrazzo May 18 to beat the Guinness World Record for

the largest dodgeball game, which was set Feb. 4 by the University of

Alberta, Canada. Their game had a total of 2,012 participants.

Lining the grass of the Terrazzo, cadets played by standard dodgeball rules. You get hit, you're out. Someone catches the ball you threw, you're out. It was single elimination, no second chances. Permanent party staff from the Cadet Wing acted as the 84 referees required for the

The idea for the dodgeball game came out of Group 1, when Group

Commander C1C Christopher McCool and Group Air Officer Com-

manding Lt. Col. Michael Hastriter were approached by C4C Preston Spaulding. Fie (Spaulding) heard that another university had broken the record and knew that the Academy could do even better," Cadet McCool, an event organizer, said.

We loved the idea and took it to the Common-

dant, who also loved it." So what did it take to turn that idea into reality?

match.

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In order to set the record, the cadets must collect documentation of

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Hardy cadets gather on the terrazzo undaunted by the wet and cold of a late spring rain storm. The weather threatened to derail the Cadet Wing's attempt to set a new

world record for participation in a

game of dodge ball, however skies cleared up just in time for the event.

Photos by

Arnie Spencer

Heft to Right) Sijan Hall cadets belly

There were more than 50 action items that weve coordinated including pitching the idea to the [Academy Commandant and Super-

intendent], getting approval from safety, procuring dodgeballs (and inflating 1,050 of them!), coordinating with Wings of Blue, honor guard, EMTs, radio station KAFA, two cadet bands, security forces, Mitchell Hall, and much more," Cadet McCool explained. Weve been planning this for months."

Why did the cadets go yard game?

crawl to present a low profile while

retrieving ammunition for teammates to launch toward Vandenberg Hall op-

ponents. Master Sgt. Elwood Tegtmeier from the Academy's permanent party staff steps in as a referee. A cadet uses the side arm twist technique to increase the velocity of his throws. As last man

standing for Vandenberg Hall, Andrew Lankow makes a gallant effort to avoid a

barrage of Sijan shots.

through all this trouble just to play a school-

Because it will be fun,” Cadet McCool said. That s the main reason. Not only will it boost morale, but we ll prove to the world that the Academy is the best at mobilizing great numbers of people

together to break a Guinness World Record."

while we come

Leslie Finstein, Academy

Public Affairs

Dodgeball

Simply finding the road that leads from basic cadet to lieutenant is

challenging.

Most

who seek to travel the route are unable to set

foot on the path.

Of those who do

make it, many more lose their way during

the trip.

Those who succeed in reach-

ing the destination have just a

few short days to enjoy their accom-

plishment.

Waiting

for fhem at the bottom of

the graduation

stage ramps road

and

new

travel-

ing companions as the active

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(Below and Right) C2C Kelliann Seaman's ring settles to the bottom of a champagne glass where she and her date admire it prior to christening. Next he will drink and catch the ring with his teeth.

(Right) C2C Lindsey Heath trades her uniform for a chic dress and enjoys a slow dance with her date. Ring Dance has ample opportu-

nity for romance after the formal dinner.

Following the

dance in Arnold Hall, many

couples leave for a weekend getaway.

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(Left) Secondclassmen compare rings at the dining out held in Mitchell Hall prior to Ring Dance. The Friday event is the first major activity of Graduation Week and signifies the beginning of a leadership transition from seniors to juniors.

(Below) Underclassmen judge the appearance of their friends and dates as the couples make their way from the meal to the dance in Arnold Hall.

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CICs Anthony Giebelhaus and Adrian Ramon-Sanchez start the long-awaited process of packing up and moving on. After four

long years of calling the Academy home, it is finally time to start moving out and getting on to bigger

and better things.

Photo

by C2C Zach Schneider

I here are many

unique experiences and opportunities at the Academy, one

of which is getting the chance to see the Thunderbirds up close and personal. -

Courtesy photo

Graduation Week

The Cadet Saber Drill Team practices their

grad day routine during the senior staff walk

through prior to graduPhoto by Arnie ation. Spencer -

Newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Cristen Monreal's younger sister pins on an epaulet bearing the soon-to-be grad’s new rank Family and friends are often part of the commissioning ceremonies conducted by each squadron. -

Photo by C2C Zach Schneider

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(Right) The string section of the Codet Orchestra focuses on their roles

during a Grad Week concert.

(Right) Erik Clark gets ready to sing as Show Choir dancers perform in the background on the Arnold Hall stage.

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Bluebard Marilyn Cole turns in her uniform for something a bit more racy to perform in Jekyl and Hyde

the Musical. The acting club puts two shows each academic

year.

Photos by Arnie Spencer

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The honor guard fires the howitzer cannon

used during

the playing of the Air Force song.

Photo

by Mike Kaplan

Cadet Group 3 leaders (left to right! CICs Max Barnes, Frank Schmidt and Michael Mosteller perform the eyes

right during pass and review at the Organizational Award Parade. Photos by Arnie Spencer maneuver

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A formation of F-4 Phantom jets fly above the parade. The aircraft are a tribute to the Class of 2011 exemplar Brig. Gen. Robin Olds who flew the aircraft during the Vietnam War.

An excited smile slips through C1C Lauren Allison's military bearing as she stands with her fellow

Cadets in the honor guard salute as a Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley walks to the stage.

Secretary Donley was guest speaker for graduation.

Photo by Arnie Spencer

CICs Nicholas Penry and Katie Gorbacz

lead their rows during the cadets' march to their seats at the start of the graduation ceremony.

Photo by

Arnie Spencer

graduates on the Falcon Stadium field.

Photo by Maj. Tom Jost

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Air Force Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado

(Left) Cadets walk up to the grad stage, receive their diploma and the

congratulations

of Air Force officials and then render a salute to the classmate who preceded them before

returning to their seats.

Ffioto by Arnie

Spencer (Below) Blue skies peek through the clouds as

graduates' family and friends pack threequarters of Falcon Stadium for the Class of 2011's graduation ceremony.

Fhoto by C4C

Andrew Bathurst

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(Left and right] 2nd Its. Bridgette Griffiths and David Eng join a classmate in appreciating the moment when their hats join the Thunderbirds in the sky at Falcon Stadium.

C1C Mark Mosby is

ready to celebrate

the very near end of

his cadet career as he leaves the graduation

stage and returns to his seat.

Photo byC4C

Andrew Bathurst

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Second It. Andrew Taylor proudly displays the to his family in the stands at Falcon Stadium.

diploma for his bachelor or Photo by Arnie Spencer

Photo by Arnie Spencer

(Left) Youngsters hold tight to their souvenirs as they marvel at the Thunderbird performance following graduation. Tradition allows children to storm the field and

claim a new lieutenants hat.

Photo by C4C

Jessie McDowell

(Right) After four years (or more) of hard work and discipline, it's excusable for cadets to mo-

mentarily allow emotion to break through for a celebratory hug. Photo by Arnie Spencer -

he hat fumbling from a

joyful cadet s

head reveals a treat for whichever child claims it. 2.011 cents from the outbound class

Photo by Arme Spencer

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The Grand Finale The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Team opens its performance season at

Falcon Stadium each year following graduation. The F-16 aircraft streak through the

skies solo, in pairs and in formations of four or six while amazing the ceremony crowd with precision aerobatics maneuvers.

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the

thand th to reach for the stars to change the world. -

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Back row: Maj. Dan Nielsen, Evan Wise, Joseph Kraynak, Kenneth Scull, Robert Ashby, Michael

Front row: Shawn Cagle, Francesca Fogarty, Karen Chinnery, Ian Culpepper

Yam, Alexander Sakovich

Jeremiah Haynes, Michael Estacion, Joseph Sarette, Anastasia Zhuravlyova, Waruna Ambanpola, Austin Lan, Keith Wyman

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Front Row: Jared Becker, Austen Ebert, Ashley Olson, Emily Brown, Zeb Hanley, Christina England Lt. Col. Len Cabrera, Alexis Tamosuinas, Brandon Odum, Joel Parritt, Neil Back Row: Don

Feeley,

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Grigsby, Andrew Cady. Dan Henning, Cody Settle. David Asche, Matt Petersen, Scott Gregory, Paul Wilson. Brent Eberle

Front row: Ciani Ellison, Alicia Robillarcl, Angela Fox, Cassie Dunn. Addie Frankovic, Elaine Bradford Amanda Robillard Meredith Dilley, Lindsay Johnson, and Jessica Adams.

Middle Row:

Keyona Sanchez. Stevie Puentes Chelsea Agee, General Clark, Brittany Bennett Casey Boyle. Trisha Penrod, Alyssa Deiters Courtney Sheeks, Renee Kitka., Grace him.

Back Row:

Megan Lavelle. Mary Vasta, Linda Lam, Heather Udell, Erin Crain, Elizabeth Taylor

Rachel Stanley, Karen Rubin-I

Ire Brito. Meagan VVyngarden. Stormi Brewer, Daniel Dwyer. Travis McMillan Ismenia De Souza

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Kneeling: Peter Quick iwith guitar), Joshua Ku, Leif Lindbiom 'with drum sticks) First row: Daniei Hayes. Amy Terry, Lindsey Summerlin, Deama MacMiilan Bridget Flatley, David

Center row: Erik Clark. McCall Ostlie. Alicia Wallace Rachel Allison Teresa Eisbree. Ken Moot

Shaaoin

Not pictured:

Back Row: Tany Zilli, Kris Martin, David Myers, Josh Stemen, Tom Popp, Mike McCoy, Michael

stone. Andrew Cavallo, Josh Nelson. James Carson.

Back row: Roed Mejia. Bobby Walker. Kevin Pamilagcs

Sydney Croxton, John'Jeep'Atkinson. Travis Vayda

Powell

Christopher Cullen Front Row: Alexis Zuniga, Nick Lazos, Andrew Leighner. Marian Nicula, Chris Villanueva

Center Row: Brittney Perkowski, Rafael Hoyos, David Moore Garrett McKinney, Chance John

MacDonald

Clubs

Kyle

Front Row: Shane Bruski, Jordan Wittman, Joseph

Abakunda Back Row: Lt Col Doug

Benton. Dawn Gagnon Dr Kenneth Siegenthaler,

Glamis Koh, Captain Matthew Ellis, Caleb Whitlock.

Krzysztof Ryszka

Not Pictured: Jason Holland, Anthony Alt, Ryan Fattal, Victor Rodriguez, Ryan Aceves, Jeff Brenner

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Third Row: C2C Beniamin Barringer, CIC Andrew Hepler, CIC Brendan Lanphear CIC < Peterson, CIC Leif lindblom. CIC Peter Komar C2C Miguel Millares Chavez. <

Front Row: CIC Laura Cusimano CIC Courtney Vidt CIC Glynnis Quern. C2C Lauren Bailey

C2C Kelsey Bristol, CIC Lyndsey Horn, CIC Katherine Higdon. C Second Row: C2C David Fox. C2C Kelsey Smith, C2C Mark Evans. C2C Robert Stephenson

Back Row: CIC Tania Buda, CIC Eric Robinson CIC Parker Huge, CIC i Jacob Ricks, CIC Kyle "lomaszewski, CIC John Nygard

C2C Ty ler Todd, C2C Jordan Rozsa, C2C James Cooper

C2C Dayt< .

Andrew Hepler. CIC tney Vidt CIC Kc ,

C2C Brandon Rc

ndi CIC

Back Row: CIC Stanley Amu Joshua Larson, CIC Brett Boyce, CIC Not Pictured: CIC Andrew Costa, C! (

C2C

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C2C Kelsey Smith, C2C Cody Abies, C2C

Sean Knowles .

C 2C Surah

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and Honor

Front Row: John Sarette kdeb Marsh. Lyndsey Horn. Andrew Costa. Jimmy Leli Taryn Ramsey, A!e>: Babbs-Butler David Ryan

Back Row: Jenna Scheller John Broadbent, Matt Connellen- Chapleski, Nate Seibt. Sean Knov.ies. Dan Hughes Brian Smith. Cody Abies. Willis Brown. Cody OKonnell. Matt Sanders Phae French

Front Row: Cory Concha, Lauren Delaney, Tranay Tanner, Maj. Jesse Goolsby

Not pictured: Emily Ubbens, Kaitlyn Bogan, Darrell Dancy, Ashley Hand, Claire Palmer

Back Row: Laura Henderson, Deanna Flemings, Katherine Boyle, Alexander Nelson Kenneth Hertzler

Ncaflonal AeronauticallESgineering Honor Society Front Row: Dr. Martiqua Post, Dustin Hayhurst, Andrew Lamb, Christopher Leung, Marie Gaud-

reault, Samuel Johnson, Craig Porter, Yunior Cruz, Andrew Petry, Jared Becker, Jonathan Swift, Dr Ken Siegenthaler Second Row: Kevin McMullen, Austin Buscher, Tom Ainscough, Nick DeBarmore, Bryan Rhoades Kyle Smith, Noah Hanks, Evelyn Abbate, Andrew Buttitta, J.J. Bae, Jeffre Wood

Third Row: James Reynolds. Cody Deacon, Eric Prince, Gregory Eslinger, Kevin Rowe, Sean Daly, Stephen Pineo. Rachel Mittelman, Kalyn Tung, Caleb Whitlock, Timothy Nash Back Row: Joseph Boben, Neil Grigsby, Scott Theuerkauf, Dylan Asmar, Chase Guarnaccio, Brent Maggard, Dustin Woodside, Ryan Kolesar, Bran McCarthy, Ben Gomez

Acadmic Organizations

Front Row: Dr Ken Siegenthcsler. Frank Schmidt, Eric Prince. Casey Habluetzel. Caleb Whitlock

Third Row: Gregory Eslinger. Nick DeBarmore. Christopher Leung, Neil Grigsby. Imed Rebhi Matt

Andrew Cavatlo, Dylan Asfnar Rachel Mittelrnan, Dr. Marriqua Post

Brew Tony Ressel. Dustin Woodside

Second Row: JJ Bee. Kyle Smith. Ryan Kolesar, John Hadjis. Pad Homsher. Dame! Parker, Bryan

Back Row: Jordan Rozsa. Daniel Lacroix Michael McLain Jared Tomaszewski Trevor Koenck.

McCarthy, Marie Gaudreadt

Stephen Pineo Joey Springfield, Tom Ainscough

Back Row: Chris Severino Joshua LeMair. Amy Abraham, Margaret Weingart. Tristan Latchu, Dave Adams Joel Kraus ,

Riley Livermore,

Not Pictured: Benjamin Ameberg Bryan Ashton, Daniel Barina, Hugh Black Zachary Bradford Ryan Dowden. Sergio Duran Ross Elder, Bridget Flatley. David Floren, James French, Michael

Glatthar, Eric Hunt Andrew Jarvis, Philip Knodel, Robert Lenzen, Spenser McIntyre, Roderick Mills Nathan Seibt, Tyler Oar, Reed Ragsdale Evan Terry Alex Volesky. Trevor Vranicar. Evan Wise

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Front Row: Lt. Col. Bob Kraus, Lt. Col. Colin Tucker, Lt. Col. Angie Suplisson, Lt Col. Charles Wisniewski, Lt. Col. Scotty Nowlin, Col. Neal Barlow, Dr. John Pletcher, Dr. Tom Yechout, Dr. Russ

wood, Tim Siefers, Maj. John Mah, Rolf Hellbutsch, Marcus Roemer Grant Grovenburg. retired Lt Col. Fred Porter, Dr. Irvin Jones, Dr. Gary Yale, retired Lt. Col. Chris Seaver, Wesley Pyle, Staff Sgt.

Cummings. Dr. Steven Brandt, Dr. Tom McLaughlin, Dr. Aaron Byerley Second Row: Jeff Falkenstine, Jerry Stermer, Capt. Dell Olmstead, Brian Kinsey 2nd Lt Nathan Thalhofer, Dr. Martiqua Post, Maj. Elaine Bryant, Dr. Stefan Siegel, Dr. Mehdi Ghoreyshi, Maj Nidal Jodeh, Maj. Kara Greene, Capt. Caitlin Thorn, Andrea Osteroos. Dr. Keith Bergeron. Dr Jurgen Seidel, Dr. Kwang Seop Lee, Ken Ostasiewski Third Row: 2nd Lt. Matt Lundquist, 2nd Lt. Cale Lamoreux, Dr John Imamura, Maj. Roger Green-

Danny Washburn

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Back Row: Lt. Col. John Bode, Maj Patrick Heim, Lt. Col. A.J. Rolling, Dr. Marc LaViolette. Lt. Col. Ryan Osteroos, Maj. Arthur Cartwright, Georg Kleber. retired Lt. Col. Mike Chapa, Robert Decker Dr. Casey Fagley, Tim Hayden Not Pictured: Dr. Eric Stephen, Dr. William Crisler, Dr. Tom Cunningham, Dr. Matt Rotondaro, Lt.

Col. James Hall. Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell, Steve Senator

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Front Row: Erin Abramson, Lt. Col. Joseph Fulton, Col. Martin France, Bill Saylor Second Row: Lt. Col. Doug Bayley, Maj. Tara Webster, Dr. Paul Vergez, Steve Waiss. Lt. Col.

Heaton, Lt. Col. Tom Joslyn, Maj. Neil Thomas, Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Boyd, Kwi Spinks Back Row: Capt Dan Showalter, Steve Hart, Don Waite, Dennis Musick, Jack Anthony, Tech, Sgt.

Dave Richie, Capt. Uriah Tobey, Capt. Dan Lee.

Brian Calenberg

Third Row: Dr. Ken Siegenthaler, 2nd Lt. Ryan Pitts, Dr. Rob Brown, Dr. Scott Dahlke Capt. Donny

Not Pictured: Lt Col. Aaron Mainstone Tech. Sgt. Robert Longcrier

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Front Row: Dr. Andy Katayama, Dr. Steve Samuels, Lt. Col. Dan Watola, Dr, Judith Stiehm. Col. Randy Gibb Dr. George Mastroianni, Lt. Col. Joe Don Looney, CDR Michael Reddix, Dr. Craig

Fincher. Dr. Cindy Laub. Lt. Col. Annette Ortiz, Amy Singer, Dr. Jeff Jackson, Dr. Steve Jones, Maj. Damian McCabe

Foster

Back Row:

Second Row:

Smith, Maj. Mark Oliver, Randy Torres, Lt. Col. David Keller, Dr, Wil Scott, Capt, Bryan Calkin,

Capt. Brian Webster Dr. Michelle Butler, Maj. Julie Freedman. Lt. Col. Kim McArthur, Capt. Ebony Cook, Dr. Jennifer Clarke, Laura Neal, Lt. Col. Carlene Perry, Capt. Christal Serrato, Capt. Jenni Coon Third Row: Dr. Laruen Scharff, Dr. Christie Salnaitis, Maj. Crystal White, Dr Peggy Toldy, Michele

Capt. Derek Read, Lt. Col. Vinnie Gillis, Capt. Matt Linford, Maj. Jimmy Do, Maj. Rod

Maj. Michelle Nash Not Pictured: Col. Gary Packard. Lt. Col. Linda Dinndorf, Lt. Col. Doug Lindsay, Lt. Col. Scott

Walchli, Maj. Jason Kiker, Capt. Mona Stilson, Dr. Dave McCone, Dr. Kathy O'DonnelL Dr. David

Stockburger, Dr Arthur Schwartz

Front Row: Dr. Dave Westmoreland Lt. Col. Keith Bishop, Col. John Putnam. Dr. Bob Noyd, Dr.

Back Row: AAaj. Laura Terry, AAaj. Keith Blount. Dr. Dave Hale, Lt. Col. Steve

Tom Unangst

Morris. 2nd Lt. Pete Kaszynski

Second Row: Lt. Col. Jennifer Guess, Capt. Marisa Romero, Lt. Col. Michael Brothers, Dr. Mike

Not Pictured: Dr. Helen Pigage Lt. Col. Dan Lykins. Lt. Col. Dave

Wilcox, Maj. Amy Carpenter, Lt. Col. Matt Buehler, 2nd Lt. Jeremy Van Driessche

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Simina Vintila. Melanie Grogger, Patti Kryzanowski, Alex Sintas,

Black, Capt. Dave

Welge, Dr. Don Veverka. Dr. Cary Ryder

Front Row: It. Col. Royce Beal Lt. Col. Mark Reimann, It. Col. Matthew Sandelier. Lt. Col. David

Dr. Sandra Zingarelli, Hannah Miller. Dr. Silvia Richert. Dr. Kim Gardner. Ralph Hutchinson, Randy

Kerr Dr. Steven Gammon, Dr. Donald Bird, Lt. Col. John Peak, Dr. John Wilkes, Dr, Barry Hicks, Lt.

Ramsden

Col. Dennis Tuthill

Back Row:

Second Row: Dr. Joel Cain. Sharon Knight-Lewis. Capt. Jeremiah Betz. 1st Lt. Seth Ostlund. Dr. Ron Furstenau Maj. Dan Branan. Capt Leslie Hall. Dr, Margaret Rakowsky. Capt. Jessica Kashi a

Front Row: Dr Roy Pargas, Col. Troy Weingart. Dr. Barry Fagin. Col. David Gibson. Dr. Martin Carlisle. It. Col. Jeff Boleng Second Row: Bill McCrary, It. Col. Troy Weingart. Stephanie Skaff. Capt. Michael Connor. Dr. Donald Kraft, Delbert Christman, It, Col. Daren Williams, Capt. Joseph Erskine. Dr. Dino Schweitzer,

Maj. Mark Engesser, Capt. Scott lacono, Dr. Timm Knoerzer, Capt. Nilesh Christian, Maj. Tammy Low, Peg Williams. Jane Johnson Capt. Samantha Adee Dr. Maria Lamb-Hall Maj. Danny Shea. Cynthia Corley, Beth Austria Dr. Cassie Kettwich

Tina Pratt. Dr. Scott Teel. Dr. Steve Hadfield Back Row: Dr, C. Wayne Brown, Capt. James Maher Dr. Leemon Baird Cap! Corban Bryant Capt. Judson Dressier, Capt. Paul Graham It. Col. David Bibighaus. William Bahn Dr. Steve Fulton Not Pictured: Ma|. Pat Bald win, Capt Christopher Patterson Capt David Merritt

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Chastain John Rhoades, Oliver Jung. Simon Drygaila. John Evans, Richard Speakman Marsha Cornett. AAaj. Patrick Sweeney, AAaj. Randall Deppensrnirh. Capt. Willie Mims. Susan Elmore

Back Row: Lt. Col. Darren '.Vilson. Chad Hager Dr. Hyukseong Kwon, Dr. Harry Direen Capt Cory Antosh. Lt. Col. Brian Peterson. Dr. George York, Dr. Scott Gruber. Mike Drew Alan Munc AAaj. Frank Glavic Not pictured: Capt. Constance Hendrix. Maj. Paul Raster, retired Brig. Gen. Erlind Royer, Dr Dimitri Zarzhitsky

Front Row: Lt. Col Andrew Laffely, It. Col Anne Clark Dr. Herbert Hess Col Jeffrey Butler retired Brig Gen. Aian Kiayton, Dr Dcniei Pack. Dr. Randall AAusseiman. Dr. Glen Dudevoir

Second Row: Lt. Coi. Marcus Roberts. 2nd Lt. Eric DeGruchy Capt. Ryan Silva, Maj. Stephan

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Front Row: Capt Sean T. Doyle Dr Jim West Lt. Col. Mike McMahon Dr. Kate Silz-Carson Col.

Jim Cushing. Capt, Jackson Grant 2nd Lt. Cody Yenter. Capt. Kristin Dowd

Neal Rappaport, Col. Dan Driscoll Lt. Col. Steve Barrows, retired Col. Wayne Sideboftcm Lt Col

Back Row: Capt. Nick Mastronardi, Dr. Dave laRivee. retired Lt. Col. Mike Lucchesi. Dr. Tom

Ken Hart. Dr. Terry Haverluk

Koehler, Lt. Col. Aaron Koenigseker Lt. Coi. Mike Wermuth Dr. Peter Hovey. Maj. Mike Marsh

Second Row: Lt Col. Chris Brooks, Capt Evan Palmer, Kathy Calahan Dr Steve Gordon. Dr.

Not Pictured: Lt. Col. Jeff Smith. Lt. Col. Jim Williams. Lt. Col. Tom Swoveland

Sarah Robinson Maj Jason Stowe, Dr. Robert Waller Dr. Dave Mullin. Lt. Col Len Cabrera 2nd Lt

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Maj Tobin McKCapt. Dave Ratliff, AAaster Sgt. Garry Patterson Dr. Mary Kelly, Danny Portillo

Front Row: It. Col. Rachel Vanlandingham. Col. Paul Pirog

Back Row: David Fitzkee, William "Chad" Austin, 2nd Lt. Charlton Coats, Maj. David Mike

Maj. Brian Gagne, John Hertel, Kevin Watson, Capt. Shelly McNulty, Ma| Erika Lynch, Capt. Johanna Astle, Capt. Hanna Yang, Maj. Afsana Ahmed, Maj. Sarah Carpenter Charles Hasskamp

Tucker, Capt. Aaron Drake, Maj. Anthony Bell, Maj. Jennifer Raab. Michael Wheeler. Howard

Front Row: Lt. Col. Stephen Harmon, Lt. Col. Gary Denney, Lt. Col. Steve Leftwich. Col. Andrew

Cycyota, Dr. (Brig. Gen.) Rita Jordan. Dr. Claudia Ferrante, Jean Cooley, Dr. Tim Cooley, Dr. Steve Green, Lt. Col. Maureen Borgia, Lt. Col. Jennifer Wrynn Back Row: 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

Second Row:

Armacost, Capt. Emily Bulger, Capt. Angelinda Fedden, Maj. Doug Patton, Capt. Melanie Frost

K.C. Kelly Second Row: 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

Eggers Not Pictured: Lt. Col. Pamela Perry, Carol Vilcek

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Front Row: Lt. Col. Chris Nelson, Col. John Andrew, Lt. Col. Trae Holcomb

Back Row: Dr. James Rolf. Maj. Nicholas Zeisler. Dr. Jon Epperson, Lt. Col. Erik Demkowicz, Lt. Col.

Second Row: Dr Mike Brilleslyper, Dr. Kurt Bryan, Dr. Kurt Herzinger, Dr Beth Schaubroeck

Tom Slusher, Maj. Jonathan Murphy, Lt. Col. Tom Boushell, Capt. Benjamin Kallemyn, Maj. Dustin

Third Row: Julieta Johnston, Debra Glaze, Lt. Col. Stephanie Bruce. Maj. Terence Kudo, Lt. Col.

Keck, Capt. Jesse Lynn, Maj. Derrick Doyle. Lt. Col. Andy Gaydon, Capt. Raymond Magallanez,

Chris Sob Capt. Thomas Hodge, Lt. Col. Paul Alfonso, Kim Swetz Fourth Row: Lt. Col. Steven Thorsen, Maj. James Love, Capt. Frank Echeverria. Capt. Greg White.

Capt Justin Rufa. Lt Col. Chris Yakabe, Lt. Col. Doug Benton, Lt. Col. Steve Oimoen Not pictured: Lt. Col. Tony McKenzie, Dr. Mike Keane. Maj. Mike Cook, Maj. Greg Steeger,

Dr. Dale Peterson. Lt. Col. Mike Lattanzi, Lt. Col. Rob Block, Dr. Ralph Boedigheimer, Capt. Patrick

Copt Emily Knight, Capt. Katherine Guldenschuh and Capt. Susan Bettison

Jackson, Lt. Col. Christy Holliday, Capt. Sean Estrada, Lt. Col. John Larson, Lt. Col. Sarah Russ

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Front Row: Lt. Col. Monte Anderson, Dr. Geoff McHarg, Lt. Col. Michael Gauthier, Dr. Joseph Liu,

Col. Rex Kiziah, Dr. Richard Cook, Lt. Col. Christy Kayser-Cook, Dr. Randy Knize Lt. Col. Brian Paeth Second Row: Bridget McGrath, Maj. Nathan Terry, Maj. David Meier, Lt. Col. Steven Novotny, Maj. Evelyn Schumer, Dr. Boris Zhdanov, Dawn Gagnon, Martin Johnson, Dr. Heidi Mauk, Capt. Jessica Hewitt, Dr. Devin Della-Rose, Dr. Roger Tippets, Dr, Chad Carlson, Capt. Matthew Ellis Third Row: Dr. Yalin Lu, Dr. Lon Enloe, Dr. Gabriel Font-Rodriguez, Maj. Kirk Olson, Dr. Michael

Dearborn, Dr. Gregor Novak, Dr. Richard Balthazor, Dr. Francis Chun, Dr. Jerry Sell

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Back Row: Lt Col Kenneth Blumenberg. Lt. Col Phillip Gronseth, Capt. Christopher Charles, Maj. Grady Phillips Capt James Scoville, Dr. Michael Shaffer, Maj. David Strong. Lt. Col. Victor Putz. Fran Pummer Dr Brian Patterson Not Pictured: Dr Geoff Andersen, Lt. Col. Anthony Dills, Duane Dunlap, Lt. Col. Lt Col Brian Griffith. David Hemlock Irene Klarich, Dr. Fred Kontur, Rebecca

Mandeville Mark Mayer, Maj. Clayton Pflieger, Dr. Parris Neal

Anthony Franz.

Lickiss. Dr. William

Front Row: Dr. David Sacko, Dr. Paul Carrese. Dr. Paul Bolt, Col. Cheryl Kearney, Ambassador Roger Harrison. It. Col. Michael Gleason, it. Col, Joseph Foster Second Row: Dr. Griffin Hathaway. Dr. Fran Pilch, Dr Tim Sandusky, Dr Schuyler Foerster Capt. Joe Brown Lt. Col. Deron Jackson, Dr. Damon Coletta, Lt. Col. Eun Seok Jang. Maj. Cynthia Brothers

The dream

who tugs and

begins with

pushes and

Back Row: Theresa Daniels, Cdr. Lesley Priest, Maj. Nathan Stackhouse. Maj Jeremy Lloyd, Capt. Naomi Henigin. Maj, Jeffrey Jackson. Tracy Hicks Maj David Ware Not Pictured: Retired Gen. James McCarthy. Sharon Richardson Kurt Lichtfuss. Maj. Matt Van Hook. Capt. Ben Shearn

i you who believes in

you to the next plateau,

sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called Dan Rather

Firstie: coveted title of all cadets. That one word means so many things, most significantly one year, or

less, left at the Academy. Every

moment at USAFA becomes a "last"

—

last

fitness test, last football game, last winter Leave,

last Ml. For the Class of Olds, firstie year has included the

untimely loss of a friend and classmate, being the last class to wear BDUs,

being the only current class to see the Cadet Area not

under construction, and like so many classes before us, learning to lead the Cadet Wing through

trials, errors, and victories that wi leave a 190

legacy for the classes to follow.

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Longmeadov'. AAA intelligence Thanks to everyone who helped me along the way. Danmark 4 life.

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Matthew Douglas Beath

Jesus "McCholo“ Beltran

Si. Louis. MO

Del Rio. TX

Acquisition Monager

Pilot

Thank you Mom, Dad, Stu, Ben, and Annie for always supporting me and giving me the motivation to achieve my goals. Thank you to all my bros on

the lacrosse team for helping me

through the hard times. "As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round." Ben Hogan

So there I was, at the "P" in-

processing...lots of late nights, GR's, and SAMI's later, here I am now, in

parade dress looking like a boss, think ing to myself: what did I get out of it and was it worth it? A sweet job. a

few great friends and lots of stories... hell yeah!

(

Jason Breaux

Angelica Catherine

Slidell. LA

Renee Canales

Pilot

Temecula CA

The frontier was constant adventure

Logistics Readiness Officer

but now, I leave this land in search of

greater adventures to conquer and warmer

climates. I thank my fellow

adventurers: Ferut, John "F" Maggs,

Train, the Warrior, and my Mach 1

family, specifically Liam “Dirty Pitbull." To the people back on the bayou, y'all got me through. Remember, Do it for the kids, Free stuff is the Best stuff!

Mom, Glenn, Dad, Alec, thank you for being so supportive. Momma. I

hope you know how much I appreciate the struggles you've endured for me. I used to be nervous about the future but now I know God is watch-

ing over me. "For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you

hope and a future."

Jer. 29:11

”

Ryan Cougar" Cobb

Tobias Dirks

Memphis TN Air Bottle Manager

WoKeeney. KS

"The liberties of our country, the

Mom, Dad, and Taylor: I could not have gotten through here without your support. To my friends at the Academy: thanks for putting up with

Pilot

freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them

Samuel Adams; "... to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; ..."

...

to secure peace, one of the most

powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known we are at all times ready for War." ...

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George Washington

and helping me out.

Cowboy Up

Sean Michael Dronen

Michael C Dunn

Driggs. ID

Leesburg VA

Pilot

Unmanned Aerial Systems

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

Thank you everyone who's supported

courage to change the things I can,

and wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Neibuhr -

Thanks Mom, Dad, Kelli for supporting me every step of the way. Through the entire struggle, I still can't believe I emerged with everything I've wanted.

Too bad I'm just getting started!

me this far, whether in boxing or normal life. Forrest, it's been a good three years bud, even if you didn't

always have your window bed. To the boxing team, you guys kept me sane, thanks for all the good times and humbling fights. For my girlfriend, thank you for everything you've put 5E3! up with for me. No Regrets -

Derek N Fiebig

Jessica Christina Fischer

Monument CO

Bakersfield. CA

Pilot

Logistics Readiness

"Have I not commanded you? Be

Thank you to my family and friends

strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

—

John 1:9.

To the brohans and Gulf

Charlie,Thanks for great times.

for all the support you have shown me

the last four years. I wouldn't have

made it without you. Thank you Bri

for all the girl talks and thank you Kurt for all the love and encouragement. You guys made everyday enjoyable. We did it! "Happiness depends upon ourselves." Aristotle. -

Christopher F Fleming

Damian T Franz

Cary. IL

Auqusta. GA

Pilot

Thanks to all those who were there through the good and the bad. I couldn't have done without the sup-

rock and pushed me to truly meet my

port of family, the encouragement of friends, and the strength of prayer. "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." -

Albert Pine

Mom, Dad, Nadia, Bianca, you guys

potential. Thank you. I love you. To men's soccer: You are the brothers I

had. You keep doing what you do and know you will always have

never

someone watching your back. Go Birds. "The strength of a family, like

the strength of an army, is in its loyalty to each other."

Mario Puzo

11 Kyle Goldsmith

Jacob Logan Highfil

Houston, TX Pilot

Cyberspace Operations

Mexico, KY

To my parents: Thanks for supporting me in everything that I do. To

First, I would like to thank God for

tough but I had a great time with you all. Keep up the hard work and good luck with your future

giving me strength and support to get through this experience. Also, thank you to my family and friends who helped me get through this challenging experience, I truly appreciate

Do not follow where the

your help and support that you have

my friends and classmates:

USAFA

was

endeavors.

path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -

Harold R. McAlindon

shown. I want to especially thank my

parents and siblings for all of their words of encouragement and prayers.

Greg Hoyt Tyler. TX Aircraft Maintenance

Grace to you and peace from God Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am deeply grateful to all the diligent prayer warriors and vigilant supporters with which God has seen fit to fill

our

my life. In this happy hour I can claim no success as

my own, for I can do

nothing without Him who strengthens me.

"Non Nobis Domine Non

Nobis Sed Nomini Tuo Da Gloriam." -

Psalm 115:1

“

Daniel Klimkowski

Stephen "Nick Krieger

St. Clair, Ml

McDonough GA Acquisitions

Logistics

It's the hard things in life you most

Thanks to my family for getting me here, I would have never had this opportunity without your support.

appreciate. If it was easy, everyone

Thanks to my friends, roommate, and

out...that's what makes it worth it."

gymnastics team for helping me get through each day, I could have never stayed without you. D.A.M.N.

Thank you to my family who has supported me through everything. Most of all, thank you Caitlyn for being

would do it. That's why it stands

my One.

I can't wait for our future

together.

Steven Lauver

Keisha F Salandy

Lusby, MD

Atlanta, GA/Las Vegas, NV

Pilot

Information Technology Cyberspace Operations

There are good ships, and there are wood ships...here's to the best of

This five-year journey would not have

friends, the best of times, and some

been possible without help and sup-

of the best memories of my life! I couldn't have made it half this far without the love and support of my AWESOME family, my friends, and my absolutely drop-dead gorgeous

fiancee, Lauren. Good luck to every-

port from my family, friends, teachers, and mentors. Thank you! Most memorable: Walking, saw something messed up. Said, "What kind of ish is this?' Around a corner pops four-star

general who says, "I don't know, what kind is it?' Gotta be more careful!

Travis H Sebree

Christopher W Severino

Yuma. AZ

Pataska/a OH

Pilot

I would like to thank all those who en-

To my friends here and at home thank you so much for your constant

couraged me to reach beyond what I thought I was capable of. Without them I would not be here.

help and encouragement. You guys are what make this experience so valuable. To Mom, Dad, and Connor you re the best family anyone could wish for. Thank you so much for -

your unwavering love and support. I couldn t have made it here or made it

through here without you.

Matthew Alan Tasin

Liam M Stein

Eagle River, AK

Klein TX

Pilot

Air Liaison Officer

To my amazing family, Mom, Dad, Sis: I love you all so much. Without

Thanks to my family and mentors who helped forge me into who I am today. "Many people have the desire to be a warrior or elite athlete, but only a

the support you've given me over the years, I wouldn't have made it this far.

David, thanks for being the brother I had. Hal, I couldn't have asked

never

for a better frosh roomie. Emersyn, FIFA until we die! Jason, one day we will save the world. Saegs, it goes without saying, but, I love you man.

few have the will to prepare their minds and bodies, and to stay the to mastery. Desire is simply the first step in the long, and often lonely,

course

pursuit of excellence....The strong shall stand, while the weak will fall by the

wayside."

"To infinity and beyond!"

Forrest Whitfield

unknown

Evan D Wise

San Diego, CA

Plano, TX

Pilot

Developmental Engineer

To Mom, Dad, and Kamaryn, thank

This graduation isn't like others we’ve

you for always believing in me and

had before. We know where we re

pushing me to be better!

I would

going; we're going to war. Well

have never made it without your love! To Mike, I don't know how I would have gotten through this place without

spread near and far, all over creation, But when duty calls, wherever our station, Well meet on the field or flying

you! Thanks for being a best friend

above; And remember our bonds of

who was more insane than I was! To

fraternal love.

Major Thomas, thanks for always giving me a positive attitude, no matter how bad things were! Finally made it!

Margo Zhukov Little Falls, NJ

Logistics Readiness Officer Never miss an opportunity; you don't know which will change your life. Sometimes the biggest challenges are the most rewarding memories. If it wasn't for today, tomorrow would be nothing. Tears dry, bruises heal, pain is forgotten, GOLD lasts forever. My pride and thanks to the class. To trav-

els and experiences in far off lands

to friends and newfound joys. Mama,

Papa, Vladi, Shri, Dedushka, Babushka: Thank you for your love and support.

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James John Albano Center Moriches N't Pilot Joshua 1:9

"Have I not commanded

you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discour-

aged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." To my mom, dad, sister, all my family and friends back home, my sponsor parents, AOC's, AMT's and instructors,

and all my brothers and sisters here at

the Academy: Thank you, I could not have done this without you.

Joel Nathan Bateman

Jaejin "J.J.“ Bae Incheon, Republic of Korea

York. NE

Pilot

Acquisitions

Thank you very much, my friends! I really enjoyed every single second

Thanks Dad, Mom, Laura for all the support and Kyle for paving the way for me. To my friends: we've been through the best times and the

in the United States thanks to all of

you.

I will never forget the great

memories we made

together.

If you

have any chance to come to Korea,

worst times together.

Stay classy.

Romans 8:28

please find me.

David Beatty

Andrew Ryan Buttitta

Aurora, CO

Thousand Oaks CA

Behavioral Science-Human Factors

Pilot

"You cannot dream yourself

Thank you to all of my family and friends. I love you all and I could not have done this without you supporting me and giving me the opportunity to succeed. I will never deserve all that you have done for me. Be strong and

into a character: you must hammer

and forge yourself into one.” -

Henry D. Thoreau.

Thanks to everyone who helped me reach my dreams; my parents, the rest

of my family and the many friends I have made here.

courageous. Do not be terrified; do

not be discouraged for the Lord your

God will be with you wherever you

go."

Joshua 1:9b

M Robert Jace Cau/kins

Bradley "Zeus" Connor

Bremerton, WA

Fayetteville, GA

Medical Corps

Aircraft Maintenance

Thank you Mom, Dad, Jess and T.

Thank you to all of the people that have supported me along the way. It took a long time, but we finally

I love you guys.

made it!!

Mike Duenes

David S Gray

San Juan Capistrano. CA

Denver. CO

Acquisitions

Pilot

"My friend asked me if I wanted a

I just want to thank my friends and

frozen banana. I said No, but I want

family for helping me through this place. Without your help and support, I wouldn't be where I am today.

regular banana later, so...yeah."' Mitch Hedberg. -

Thanks to my family and friends, defi-

nitely couldn't have done it without you.

Jessica Noel Hellmann

Kalien Lee Judah

Palisade. CO

Fort Myers. FL

Force Support

Pilot

I would like to thank my family for

Thanks to my family and friends who

their unflagging support; I also want

have supported me every step of the

to say thanks to my best friends at

way through my Academy experience.

the Academy for teaching me how

It's been a phenomenal journey

—

filled

to relax and simply live life. I wish you

with ups and downs that have taught

all to remember that "No man is an is-

land entire of itself...any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee." John Donne

me lessons I will carry for the rest of my life. To my Delta Tau Deuce family, thank you for the awesome memories! I look forward to hopefully seeing you all in the Teal" Air Force. Good luck and thank you all!

Bryan M Koenig

Emersyn G Lara

Simi Valley. CA

Great Falls M T

Pilot

Navigator

To my family: Mom, Dad, Michelle,

"If the road is easy, then the

Kevin, and Kimberly, I know I would

destination is worthless. But, whereso-

not be where I am today without

ever

your unconditional love and unwaver-

you go, go with all your heart."

Confucius

—

ing support. I am forever grateful and always proud to call you my fam-

ily. To my friends: "I live for the nights I will never remember with the friends I will never forget." Toodles USAFA.

joshua D LeMair

Kurt "Lemdog" Lemmen

Madison. SD

Orlando FL

Pilot

Space and Missiles

Thanks to everyone who has made

Mom and Dad, thanks for the support

this achievement possible! God, my

and believing in me. To everyone who

Parents, Grandparents, family, amazing friends, my wonderful girlfriend, my team and everyone else, there

fought to keep me here despite all the trouble I continued to get into, I

is no way to express my

gratitude

and love for all of you. I didn’t enjoy every second, but I look back with fond memories of good friends and great times and look to the future with excitement for more. Blue Skies.. .380

eternally grateful. 4/5 probations good enough for me. To my bros,

let's brochill again sometime soon. To

2012, learn from our mistakes AND our successes.

To everyone who feels

they have seen too much of me over the years: "It has to be free!"

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Trisha Penrod

Evan M Porter

Columbus, OH

Waltham AAA

Intelligence

Acquisitions

I could not have made it to this place

Thanks Mom, Dad, Ryan, and the rest of the family for all your support

through this place without the sup-

port of my family back home. Thank

through my time here. I couldn't have

much! Also I'd like to send a you shout out to my teammates who have kept me going over the past four

made it without all of you. Rebels and

years. I don't know what I would do

together, especially those nights in Denver and Boulder. Looking for-

without lacrosse. Be The Best!

Deucers, it's been a pleasure. To my bros, we shared a lot of good times

ward to many more... "Water Flows,

Rocks Remain"

Romanian Proverb

Moises Fabio“ Rendon

Palmer F Roux III

San Jose, CA

Jersey City, NJ

Pilot

Mom and Dad: You have been the

I thank my family for understanding

inspiration and strength that has con-

tinually guided me in all my endeavors.

and for the support that I needed

I am today; I love you so much. To

my military career. To my mother. thank you for your strength. To my father, thank you for your wisdom. To

my AOC's: Sorry for the headaches

my baby sister, thank you for provid-

and thank you for all your patience.

ing me the inspiration to want to be greater than I am. To my classmates, only the strong survive. OLDS!!

Thank you for getting me to where

Friends: You guys rock! You made the worst of times, just bearable. To the

over

Deuce-bros: Let's Brochill...you blee-

din,' yeah you bleedin.' "NO retreat, NO surrender...Prepare for Glory!''

Kelly Elizabeth Spencer

Darrell Strovers

Sharpsburg, CA

Bridgeport WV Acquisitions

Acquisitions I could not have made it through this

place without the love and support from my family. To my teammates: we

have been to hell and back but we

made it!!!

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 Thanks a lot to everyone who helped me these -

last four years, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Dad, Mom, Gina, the great

friends I've made in Delta Tau Deuce, and everyone back home supporting

It's been great! Well, maybe not really, but I'm very grateful for my four years here and looking forward to me.

whatever lies in store for me next!

Chris Thomas San Diego, CA

Acquisitions I never thought I would make this many great friends. There are times

I will never forget. PCB 2009, Hurlburt's STOC Crew, Formal Clarification 2010, Ring Dance 2010, Satterfield sponsor house, Dawgs and Deucers. Matt Torrence, from

wrestling to getting me off the road when I had a flat, Joe Silvio and Kyle Moses who saved too many of us with book smarts, thanks bros. It was a

long crazy road but well worth it.

Raphael Eldon Watson AAentone Beach CA

Intelligence It has been a long road, thanks to my

family for supporting me every step of the way. Thanks to all my friends

from home, from church, from the classes of 04 until 14 for all the great memories, experiences, and good times we ve had together. Above all

else I thank Him to was, and will be, with me every step of the way.

He gave me water, and the heart to

live!"

Ben-Hur

Tyler P Wright

Kyle David Yohe

Corryton TN

Liberty. MO

Pilot

Thanks to my family for supporting me for these many years. I love you all very much. Thanks to my friends for being there. I will never forget

I can honestly say that these last four years have been a blast. Thank you to my family who has always been there

for me through everything. What made this experience unforgettable

all the shenanigans we've had. “Life can

only be understood backwards;

are

but it must be lived forwards." -

the friends who have become

essentially family. Of course, the PTWOBs made everyday a party. Thank you for the friendships, memo-

Soren Kierkegaard

ries, and stories I expect to hear for

forever. Blue Skies...PTWOB 379

Deuce mil!

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Rachael Lee Swanner Arthur Albuquerque. NAA Logistics Readiness "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". Ralph Waldo -

Emerson, quoted by Coach Bill Roy. Thanks to my family, friends, and mentors for the love and support these five overwhelming years. To Brian, my best friend and love, thank you for saving me, for loving me, for showing me I am capable of anything. I can't

wait to start our lives together.

Matthew William Barattino

Kaylyn Clare Arvidson Parkers Prairie, MN

Purcellvilie VA

Pilot. Foreign Area Studies-Russia

Unmanned Aerial Systems

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. You can do anything you decide to do." Amelia Earhart. Mom, Dad, Corey, Tyler, and Brady thank you for always being there. I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you to all

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Nikki, I could not have made it without yawl's support. To my boys, it has been a

my friends, the Griffins, the Dogs of War, and everyone else who made

guys, some of the best summer times I

have ever had...Finally, Kyle and Vai,

this place memorable! The journey

roomies for life...some of the greatest

wild four years, most of which I don't remember...never could have gotten through without you guys; we ll be

was

boys for life. Shout out to all the LRC

times I will never forget...WP4L!

definitely worth it!

Van-Ryan J Belanger

Zachary Albert Borg

Monroe, NPi

Ames, /A

Pilot

Intelligence

Thank you to the family and friends I

I cannot put to words my gratitude

had on Day 1, and to those I found, and am leaving with, on day 1,428.

for the time and love family and friends have selflessly given. Mom,

I could not have accomplished the things I have, nor become the person

support, and guidance throughout

Dad, Lucas, and Elaina: your love,

I am, without all of you in my life. "For

the years are a blessing. "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil.

everyone who exalts himself will be

humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." Luke 14:11 "Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted." John Lennon

Cling to what is good." Romans 12:9 "The woods are lovely, dark and -

deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep."

Robert Frost

James Edward Carson

Chase Justice Darden

Aladison At

Plano TX

Engineering

Cost Analysis

"And the turtles, of course...AII the

Thank you to my Lord Jesus Christ for getting me through it all. My time

turtles are free

As turtles and,

maybe, all creatures should be." Dr. Seuss; Mom, Dad, Mamaw, Papaw, Abby, Charles, Billy, Tommy, Tricia, my family, my teachers, Fellow Mechies and Swing Dancers, and so many -

here was filled with football, home-

work, confinements, probations, and

possible.

it's over. Smile because it happened"

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great friends who helped me through it all and have great times whenever

others. Thanks. "Don't cry because -

Jason D Gabrick

Nathaniel William Gilbert

Napa Valley CA

River Falls, Wl

Graduate School

Pilot

"Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who

My family, couldn't have done it without you. My team and my coaches love you guys. My friends: How we made it without dying or being

trains my hands for war

My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge" -

Psalm 144:1-2. Without the Lords

grace, a loving family, the girl I cannot

live without, and friends who never let me

down, I would not have made it

through these five years. I hope to be

arrested, I'll never know. Remember. "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used

gracious steward of the love and support I've received. 3FNS

up, totally worn out, and proclaiming

Ian N Ignatiev

Samuel C Johnson

West Allis Wl

Watertown. SD

Intelligence

Pilot

Thank you to all my family and friends for all your support throughout the

"The LORD is my strength and my

past five years.

WOW, what a ride!"

unknown

song; he has given me victory." Exodus 15:2. Thanks for all the support from family, friends, teachers, and others! I love you Mom! ”1 do not love -

the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend." J.R. Tolkien -

Brennan Kyle Lawson

Travis Anton Lyon

Warner Robins GA

Grass Valley CA

Contracting

Scientist

Live fast. Die young. Family above all.

Thanks to all my friends and family

that have helped me get through! Special shout out to all my 37ers, I will never forget you Skyraiders! To the 2011 Dogs of War, USAFA is like a fountain of knowledge and the students are there to drink! Love you JCKRMDRLG!!

Alex Meyer

Andrew R Miller

LihertyviHe, II

Mechanicsville. MD

Pilot

Thanks to everyone who helped get to where I am. My family

God is awesome! Thank you to my parents for everything you've done

and friends are everything to me, especially all my PTWOBs out there.

for me! I love you Carla! "Find your

limits, then exceed them."

unknown

I couldn't have done it without you

all. Always remember, "Bad decisions make great stories." unknown. See —

you out in the real world soon.

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Kyle Bennett Nelson Ventura CA Pilot

To my family: your support- has been never

ending. I love you guys and am so glad to have you.

To the guys: words can't describe the fun we have had, the trouble we

have caused, or the memories we have all forgotten. You guys are like family. May this be just the start to a life of ridiculous adventures and never

ending stories. Time to take the next step.

Thomas Lee Pressley Lubbock TX Pilot

Many thanks to all ya II who have helped me through, especially Mom, Dad, Gretchen, foreign sisters, friends, of course the rest of the family, and can't forget God. I have loved my experience at the Academy. And although this adventure has been a blessing I'll never forget, I think it's about time I graduate. Keep it real Dogs. Pax Tecum.

Sara K Puckett

Philip A Rancour t

Edmond OK

Kentwood Ml

Pilot

Systems Engineering Management

My friends, thank you for the unforgettable memories and support.

Friends: I would not be where I am

I wish each of you the best as we

without you.

Thank you to my Family and to my

go off info the Air Force. And to my family, Mom, Dad, and Chris, I could not have made if through this

place without your constant love and understanding. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams!

Live the life you've imagined." -

Henry David Thoreau

Bradley Ryan Sapper

Vai Aaron Schierholtz

Warsaw, IN

Danville, CA

Pilot

Acquisitions

Thank you Mom, Dad, and Teryn for

To Mom, Dad, Nate, Cainan, Sophia

supporting me, and thank you everyone in the Thirsty Third for making it such a great time.

Chris, Larry, and Megan: Thank you for your continued support throughout these four difficult years. To my friends: Cheers to the great times we don t remember. Those were some wild nights! I am humbled to have known such a great group of guvs.

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Matthew T Siegel

Dustin Smail

Strongsville, OH

Colorado Springs, CO

Pilot

Thank you to my family for always being there. Thank you to my friends for making this experience bearable. To my classmates: We made it! Thanks, that was fun, now on to bigger and better things.

Thank you to my friends and fam-

ily for all you have done for me in helping me through these last four years. I will never forget my teachers and mentors who challenged me to become a better person. Live like

there is no tomorrow and always pay it forward.

“

Paul "Tyler

Krystal Ann Sweitzer

Stanley

Columbus. OH

Woodinville, WA

Intelligence

Logistics Readiness

Thank you to all my friends and most

"I was born with an enormous need

importantly my family for all the support and good times. Psalm 121:1-2.

for affection, and a terrible need to

give it.”

Audrey Hepburn.

To my parents, I owe the world; your love and guidance is my rock. Drew: I

hope you always find joy in life. Linsay and Boo: may you both shoot for the moon.

To Kevin: I cross my heart and

kiss my elbow that well always be

happy. Live. Love. Laugh!

Trever Sinjin Symalla

Carrie Louise Tenge/sen

Denver. CO

Colorado Springs. CO

Doctor

Intelligence Officer

Thanks to my family for all the

Mom, Dad and Erin, I am truly

support. My mom was particularly supportive and, even though she got

blessed to have the support system

little carried away sometimes, I really appreciated it. To the 2011 baby a

All Stars, thanks for making freshman year more fun than it should have been. To the 2011 Dogs of War, it was an awesome

ride. Now let's go

out singing "Aye, Aye, Aye, well fight

that I have. Each of you celebrated the successes as well as felt the tears with me and, for that, I am truly thankful. I live each day with the following

words of wisdom in my heart: "The hardest road to travel is the road that's right...the shortcuts lead to woe."

until we die..."

Grandpa T. and "Straighten Grandpa H.

up and fly right"

Liliana Gabriela Urrego

Charles J Wasson

Fayetteville, CA

Conneaufvil/e. PA

Air Field Operations

Pilot

Follow your heart. Don't listen to

what other people say about how to live your life because only you know what makes you happy. Thank you to my family and closest friends for

supporting me through the toughest years of my life so far! Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau -

Thank you to everyone who helped to carry on and make it through a tough four years. To Katie, thanks for

giving up, even when it seemed like it would not be worth the trouble.

never

To the guys, it's been a great couple of year and I will never forget them.

Erot G Asu Clinton. NY Pilot I want to thank my family, without

whom I would've never made it here in the first

place. During my time at

the Academy I've made the best

friends of my life, some of whom I would call brothers, thanks for helping me

through and laughing at my jokes.

To my fellow fighters it has been an awesome

three years and I'll miss you

all, I'll see you out there.

Anthony John Belviso

Sean 5 Bertsch

Bedford. NH

Woodland Pork CO

Pilot

Acquisitions

Pears, Wildcards, Big Macs and Sunkist, Mountain Houses, Raging, Firstie

I want to thank my family and fiancee

3-man room, the Business...to name a few. The times have been amazing I will never forget them. Thank you to

for helping me through the challenges of the Academy and hockey. I came here to follow a childhood dream of

playing D-l hockey. The four years

my family for the amount of support

here provided me the opportunity to

they have given me, no way I would have made it without you. And finally to the ZRFC, brothers for life, and

win three conference championships, play in three NCAA tournaments and play on national television. I made

always stories over standards. Tony B-Side -

some

great friends here and I wish

them the best in their future endeavors.

Matthew S Brew

Thanks for the memories!

Monique A Cazares

Suffie/d CT

Edmond. OK

Pilot

Air Battle Manager

"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the

without the help of my family and

years, I've given myself a thousand

friends, thank you all. Mom and Dad,

I couldn't have made it through

to keep running, but it always

you both pushed me my entire life to

back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and

do my best and I would not be the

of achievement."" Steve Prefontaine. Of course, thanks to my

your guidance and love.

reasons comes

a sense

person I am today if it weren't for

family and friends for their encouragement...l hope you all realize just how important you've been to me from the start and through difficult times!

Curtis Christensen

Erin MichelleFlanny" Flanigan

Los Alamos NM

Las Vegas NV

Acquisitions

Contracting

I would like to thank God because

Thanks to God, my wonderful family for all the love and support you have

everything I am, and will be emanates from him. Thank you Sarah for the woman of God you are and for

waiting for me. Thank you dad, mom, and the rest of my family for all your loving support. I couldn't have done it without you all. Thanks Mark for being an awesome roommate of 2 V2 years (almost...);-]. Psalm 46:10

given me, and thanks to the amazing friends I've made here, who were there with me through the rough times

laughed with me in good times, and were always down to go to Haps. Live for the weekends, Party like there s no tomorrow, Get yo drinks on, love you all.

Jack 7 C“ Forrester

Mark Gaudette

Jenks, OK

Katy, TX

Security Forces

Pilot

Four years at USAFA: 2 Hard ARCs, tours, 5B56 late-nights, Big Mac's &

Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me through these challenging years. I'm so grateful for the

Sunkist, Firstie 3-man, The Business, and the Fighter Family. Thanks to my family

wonderful friends I've met here and

and friends, I never would have made it without you. "Aiyyo I'm gonna be

the adventures we've shared together.

ti-dop, that's all my eyes can see victory is mine, yeah surprisingly I've been layin', waiting for your next

fiancee for standing by me and endur-

mistake, I put in work and watch my

done it without you. I can't wait to see

status escalate."

Gang Starr

Most of all, thank you to my beautiful ing our long absences from each other for so many years. I couldn't have

what life has in store for us all!

Lyndsey Laura Horn

James L Leli

Albuquerque, NM

Fairfield, CA

Maintenance

Pilot

"...all we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about." Charles Kingsley

Mom and Dad, thank you for being

my role models. Johnny and Kristin,

thank you for being my best friends. And to all the Boys, thank you for being my brothers. All of you have given me the motivation, confidence, humor, and support to make it through the best four years of my life. Now let

the fun begin! 6G40, Trolls Roll, Olds,

Fighters For Life

Christopher A Lester

Robert G Menzel

las Veqas. NV

Charlotte NC

no,

Contracting

For giving me strength for this and future adventures, I thank Jesus Christ. To my family, especially Mom and Dad and to the Walkers: words aren't

I am so grateful to God and to my

family for their love and support during my time here. I wouldn't trade what I learned here for anything. To

adequate but thank you and I love

those behind me, you get as much out

you all. To my friends, especially my

of this place as you put into it. And being a short three hours from some of the best slopes in the world isn't a

Astro buddies, thanks, I'll miss you. Without you all, I'd be lost. Life is all about experience, good or bad, what

bad deal either! Hebrews 10:23

matters is how you learn and grow.

Love and Light! Olds!

Fighters for Life!

Sarah Elizabeth Mueller

Raychel A Poremski

Glendale, AZ

Palmdale, CA

Scientist/Biologist

Pilot

Thank you to my family for all the

To my family: you're stuck with me. Thanks for loving me despite all the

support they have given me not only here at the Academy but all the times before as well. I could not have done any of this without all of you. Also to my friends both here and back home you have been there through thick and thin and I look forward to all the memories we still have ahead of us.

stupid things I say and do. To my friends: you KNOW who I am and love me anyway. Thank you. To the rest of you here, you made this

place USAFA. OLDS!!!!!!!!!!! "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." Ralph Waldo Emerson -

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Kyle N P Rimando

Keenan Ryner

Sacramento, CA

St. Croix U.S. Virain islands

Cyberspace Warfare

Pitot

Very few people can say they ve graduated from this prestigious institu-

I give thanks to God for this rare and

tioa and even fewer can say that

quite the run. I've had some rough experiences and some inconceiv-

they have experienced everything the Academy has to offer. I never would have guessed that the Academy would be this hard, and I never would have made it save for my God, my family, and my friends. "Sorry for

remarkable opportunity. This has been

ably extraordinary experiences. The bonds created will last forever. Family support and unwavering friendships

partying." Ephesians 6:10-11

made my stay here possible. To my fellow PTWoBs; blue skies my friends. I'm out! -PTWoB # 383

Michael John Sayers

Tyler "Shoney Schonsheck

Clermont. Ft

Wixom, Ml

Pitot

Pilot

To my family, the Business, and the Jelly Jammers: Thank you for all your

love and support over the past four years. I believe Ferris Bueller had it

I thank the Lord for bringing me

here, for introducing me to wonderful friends, and helping me stick it out.

right when he said "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." As

rough as it was, I am definitely going to miss the great times I had and will

remember them forever.

Kyle Alexander Smith

James Logan Spidel

Crown Point, IN

St. Thomas, PA

Pitot

Pilot

To everybody who has been a part

How would I describe myself? Three

of my life during our four years here,

words: hard-working, alpha male,

thank you so much for making memo-

jackhammer...merciless...insatiable...

ries worth

holding onto. To my family, I can't thank you enough for always being there for me and keeping me pointed in the right direction. This is only the beginning...but it's looking good so far.

William Brooks Waugaman

Chad Lee Weaver

Monument, CO

A/\ancos CO

Pilot First off I would like to thank God, for all the blessings he has given

throughout my life. Also, to my family and friends that have supported me throughout this experience. Alright Boys, time to "Flight-suit up" Barney Stinson me

Security Forces Thanks to my friends and family for all of the support over the last few years. Special thanks to my brother. Mom and Dad, Matt. Luke, Wagner,

The Cumm Family and all the squad-

bros. It's been real and it s been fun, but I can't say it's been real fun. ron

Derek Worth

Ryan A Zielinski

Longwood. FL Cyberspace Warfare To my family: Thanks for all your love and support. I couldn't have done it without you. To my friends:

struggled, we had fun. You made if memorable. I'll never forget you! "Watch your thoughts, for they we

become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits.

Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

unknown

Las Vegas NV

Pilot

To Mom, Dad, Todd, and God above, you gave me the support and

guidance to get through here. It was wild ride! Thank you for everything! To all the friends along the way, you sincerely made every minute of the

journey worth it! 6G40, Trolls Roll, Olds, Fighters For Life... "Go For It!' -Dad

Scott M Addy Colorado Springs CO Pilot Thank you to my family and friends for seeing me through trying times. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”

Steve Prefontaine

Jade E Best

Hugh MacDonald Black IV

Sacramento CA

Litchfield Pork AZ

Pilot

Civil Engineer

Thanks to my family and friends who have supported me these last four

Thanks to all the people that got me here, got me through, and will be with

years at the Academy, especially

my mom! I never would have made

after graduation. Good luck to everyone, WE ARE DONE!

it without your constant love and

support. Thanks to P&B and the Wolfpack for making these years entertaining and memorable to say the least! "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the road less traveled by,

and that has made ALL the difference."

Robert Frost

Lantz Wayt Casey ...

Pilot

"If you want to catch beasts you don't

Thanks everyone for helping me get through this place, especially my fresh-

every day,

man

buddies and all the others I met

along the way.

the way, You have to go places no others can

■

Connelly

Hillsborough. A/C

You have to go places quite out of

“

Midland. TX

see

John "Cronman

get to.

"The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running." -

unknown

You have to get cold and you have to get wet, too.” Dr. Seuss -

fee William "Tyler" Dallas

Gavin M Fluhart

College Station TX Acquisitions

San Diego CA Acquisitions.''Intelligence

Thanks to the sponsor family (SC the dad, WW and JT the sons, & the dog) for all the good times, thanks to DF and CW for all the bad times, and thanks to Mom, Dad and Cassie for

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understand-

being there the whole time. Most importantly, thanks to God for guiding my steps.

ing; in all your ways acknowledge

Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6. -

I just want to say thank you to God. my

family and my friends. You are the reason

I made it to where I am.

Alexander Jack Manassas VA Marine Corps Naval Flight Officer I d like to thonk my mother, my friends

and the promise of Jeremiah 29:11 (Olds) for seeing me through the long and winding road, the road less trav-

eled by. Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat

efficiency, we are winning." Col David M Schoup, USMC

Joel Thomas Kraus

Chase E Lane

Harrisonburq, VA

Phoenix AZ

Pilot

Acquisitions Program Manager

Wow, I can't believe I made it. Soli

Thank you to my family, friends, and girlfriend for helping me through these

Deo Gloria. Without God, I am nothing. Thanks to my family, friends, and instructors that made these four years

worth it. Here’s to slaving away at my C.E. homework with Ted Labedz

countless evenings, finding the "slope of the slope” and running through hundreds of sheets of engineering paper.

To my squad, thanks for making the

last four years. It has been a challenging and reward-

ing experience which I will cherish.

"Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn't come before." Shelby Steele -

Wolfpack a home to me! Cheers.

Elliot Christian Loper

Christopher Jay McCool

Columbia. MD

Anderson, IN

Security Forces

Pilot

Thanks to my friends, family, and

It's been a crazy rollercoaster ride.

brohans for supporting me through my Academy Career. ZRFC: Stories

twists and turns, moments to laugh

Standards... and I'll leave with

and moments to put your hands up

over

There have been ups and downs,

this, "As the great warrior poet Ice

in the air and scream. But most of

Cube once said: if the day does

all, it's been a rush. Challenging and

not require an AK, it is good.”'

exhilarating. The best part is that I

Generation Kill

wasn't alone. Without my friends, there would have never been any

point on getting on board. Thank you, I won't forget you.

Stephen J Miller

Nathaniel Sails Moyer

Barrington, PI Aeronautical Developmental Engineer

Westford, MA

Ski Weekends, Code Red and

Defaulting thanks to P and B

LC,

MP, JB, HB, KH, GF, CL, MR, ZP, and my part time roommate T$. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Andy and Tom for

Pilot Thank you to everyone who helped

through. To everyone I flew with, thanks for being my eyes. To all of the CS guys, thanks for sharing in the me

misery.

supporting my decision and helping me

make it, I couldn't have made it

through without Ali.

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Stevie Alexa Puentes

Marvin G Poquiz Brea, CA

Rio Rancho, NM

Acquisitions

Aircraft Maintenance

To my family, thank you for always being there for me. I love you all

To my family, I could not have done

very much. To my second family,

thanks for never giving up on me. I honestly could not have made it without all of you. Thanks for the I suppose I love you all too.

memories.

P&B for life.

it without you. EMT, TDW, CJC, AMG, thanks for the memories, but we

still have a lot more to come. To

all those that took that extra year to make it through, it was worth it...fiveyear plan baby! And to those who started the journey with us but were unable to finish, you will always have a

special place in my heart.

Adrian Ramos

Reginald Bonanza Rembert Jr

Spring Valley. CA

Flower Mound. TX

Pilot

Acquisitions

I want to thank my family, friends and

Thanks to everyone who has been

God for giving me all of these opportunities. Thank you all, I wouldn't have

there for me during the last five years.

made it this far without the support and hope you all have given me. With all that I am, I promise to work hard to give back to my God, country, family and friends. God bless America and Lord help me to serve those that

I really appreciate everyone helping me through the tough times that I have been through here, because God knows there have been many. Thanks again. I made it!!!! Don't ever

let someone say you CANT

do something... prove them wrong!"

I love the best way that I can.

—

unknown

Eric John Robinson

Patrick Shawn Ryan

Denver, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

Pilot

Thanks to everyone who has helped

"Don't wait for the last judg-

through these past few years

my teachers, coaches, teammates,

ment

it takes place every day.” -

Albert Camus

classmates, and family. I look forward to working with you as we move through the Air Force. I wish everyone

the best. "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are

mine.”

Isaiah 43:1

Rachel Elizabeth Simmons

Viludani "Vilu‘ Yatawara

Rocklin CA

Kandy Sri tanka

Pilot

Aeronautical Engineering

Rip Van Winkle pulled it off! You’ve Rat Race.

Thanks to all who made this place worthwhile and were with me every mo-

Thanks: Mom, Dad, Brothers, Friends,

ment- my family, 2007-2008 Bulldawgs

got to love a long shot."

Family, Dr. Ferrante and Scottie.

2008-2011 Wolf packers, and everyone else along the way. Also a special thanks to all international cadets, DFIP and all Sri Lankan friends who encouraged me

all along from a long distance as my own

brothers and sisters. Ayubowan. May SriLankan welcome you live longer" -

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Kyle Owen Bailey Austin TX

Cyberspace Operator Thanks to everyone in my family for supporting me while I have been at the Academy. There is no way I would have made it through without

y'all. Also thanks to everyone on the golf team for being the best group of friends I could have asked for, y'all are awesome.

It has been a great

four years. Thanks to everyone who

pushed me to come and convinced me

to stay.

Jennifer Bandi

Jenny Ann Barbee

Winchester. MA

Carfersvi/le CA

Intelligence

Acquisitions

The last four years have taught

that through every disappointment

Thanks to my parents and four sisters for supporting me through these four years. I love y'all so much and don't know what I would do without the

He is sovereign and will spark new

longest emails ever and trips to see

that God shuts some doors I

never

expected to be closed, but

opportunities that I never even knew

each other. To all my best friends

existed. I have to say thanks to my amazing family, friends, and many mentors. Special shout out to Brooke and Christina, who have been my lifeline during my time at USAFA.

here: partying with y'all has made my experience so much more fun. I will always remember the laughs, the

Jamboree runs and the dance-parties.

I love y'all.

Isaiah 40:31

David i Barron

Mark Bell

Pleasant View, TN

Peoria. AZ

Pilot

Thank you Mom and Dad for

To all my family and friends, your

your unfailing support and Godly

love and support has had been a

example. You have taught me more

blessing to my time at the Academy.

than you could imagine. Thank you to my friends and family who have

Mom and Dad, thank you for your continued support and instilling in me

been a great source of encourage-

the values that got me to where I am.

ment through these tough years. The

I love you! Colossians 3:17

greatest thing I have learned in the last four years is to put all your pride, worries, and past failures in God's hands and humbly follow Christ.

Patrick Kieran Doyle Saint Michaels, MD

Bon, NC

Pilot

Civil tngineering

"Do work son."

"Better to light one small candle

than to curse the darkness." -

Chinese proverb

Jess D Gentry

Micheal N Glatthar

Aurora CO

Hayesvil/e, NC

Behavioral Scientist

Pilot

Parental Units, thanks for all the little

Thank you Mom and Dad for

things; you're my inspiration and support. Pretty Lady, you’re my best friend. Thanks for being "trouble" with me. MSgt Pope, you're the best mentor I've ever had; thanks for being the

your unwavering support and love

throughout my life. To all my friends and fellow Bull Six firsties thanks for all the good times, laughs, dinners at

first person to believe in me. Michael,

session.

thanks for pushing me to my future. To the class of Olds; it was fun, now let's do this thing! Remember, life is choices,

with all thine heart; and lean not unto

live your life fully, no regrets.

ways acknowledge Him, and He shall

Mitch's, and our sophomore training Ashlin thank you for always being there for me. Trust in the Lord -

thine own understanding. In all thy direct thy paths."

Richard J Kim

Derrick Wayne Luken

El Paso. TX

Lompoc; CA Space and Missiles

Intelligence Thank you umma, appa, Monica,

harabuhjee, halmuhnee, gomo, little

Thank you to all my family that have helped me get through this place.

munchkins, sumo, Sarah, Luscious Lu,

Special thanks to my brother, Bryce,

and all my other close family and

because without him I might not have

friends for supporting me these past

made it. Thanks to all the fellas EP,

four years! Couldn't have done it

Dug, TA and all the others. We had our tough times, but we will never forget 5996 Bestview and all the good days. Jeremiah 29:11

without ya!

Randy James Mann Camarillo CA .

Pilot I want to thank everyone who helped reach my goals. I would not be who I am today without all your

support. I'll miss the bulls, friends, baby cobras, and everyone who helped me

along the way. I wish everyone the best and hope we stay in touch. :-)

Edward Henry Vincent Miller

Vincent Miranda

Asheville NC

Peoria. AZ

Pilot

Airfield Operations

"It's not the job or the place you miss. It's the people." unknown; Thank you to my family and friends who have helped me through this journey. The -

I took the long way, but I did it my way. Thanks to everyone that helped

along the way. 82nd Drive and N. Lovekin where it all started.

world would mean nothing without God to worship and friends and family to have fun with. Don't ever forget our

lessons and memories of this place.

When you get stuck, listen to the big guy upstairs since he has the blueprints

for everything. As always, Remem-

ber....TCF 24/7/365

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Prior take MN

James Ryan Nichol Yorkfown VA

Pilot

Travis P Nelson

"Life is not tried, it is merely survived if you're standing outside the fire" Garth Brooks To my family- Thank you so much for -

your support.

To my friends- Thanks for the memo-

I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me throughout the years and always being there for me. I could never have made it

without your love and support! Passion: There is No Other

ries.

Way to Play

than All Out.

Douglas E Parrish

Jasper "Jaspe' Simmons

Cary, NC

Rockford. IL

Pilot

The funny thing about life is that you

I came here expecting to develop physically and intellectually. However I never expected God to work so diligently on my heart spiritually. While I may not have always recognized His work, looking back now and I clearly see the fingerprints of Gods loving hand which carefully orchestrated this four-year experience that lovingly

only get one shot. As I leave here, I hope I do so as a better man and well rounded person. Thank you to my family and friends for the generous amount of guidance and encouragement, I will be forever grateful. 3FNS,

thanks for the support, memories, and

laughter. I learned a lot of tough lesyet you guys got me through the hardest of times. I love y'all.

sons,

broke me down and built me up closer to Him. For that I am eternally grateful.

2 Corinthians 12:8-10 ly

Allan Smith

Devon Azell Ussery

Boeme, TX

Montclair CA

Pilot

Aircraft Maintenance

Thanks to my friends and family for the past five years, and thanks to the

I'm not going to thank my family and

friends; there's not enough room. I'm

physics department for two years

not going to give the lower classes

of fun!

advice; they've heard it all. I am, howto continue to be myself. I have finally graduated and I'm not

ever, going

going to give the world a "scene;" I going to give them a Broadway show. 'HAPPY DANCE'

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Alexander Joseph Arndt Austin. TX

Pilot I would like to thank my parents for

helping me through all the tough times and the many countless situations that I could have not made it through without you both. I love you both very much. I would also like to thank my

brother for always being a good role model for me, and an awesome big brother. Finally, to my roommates and friends, thank you for the memories and making this place entertaining.

Sean M Christy

Nehemiah F Bostick Houston. TX

Snellville, CA

Developmental Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance

Thanks to the grace of God and the support of friends, teachers, and of course my family I was able to

Thank you to my family and loved

make it.

ones

for your continued support

through the years. Without your guidance and words of encouragement I would not have been able to make it. I especially appreciate my friends for

making the time I was free enjoyable.

Brendan R Cleary

Amanda Lee Davis

Portland. OR

Reno NV

Medical School

Intelligence

To my God, my mother and father,

Gracias a Dios, mi familia, amigos, profesores, y DFIP por mis oportunidades en America Latina. Dawn and Mommy: I could not have made it without your support; I love and admire you both. Mommy: You said this to me at my last graduation, and I'll tell you this now you inspire me

family, friends, and all who gave much to support me through the tough weeks and rougher years: I am so

forever thankful, awed, and humbled

by the unfailing love you showed to a

kid who deserved a whole lot less.

AMDG

Today give all that you have, for what you keep inside you lose forever."

Owen Marecic.

to become a better person. Thank you

for your strength and unconditional

love; I am proud to be your daughter.

Kipp Druecke

Ross M Elder

Brookfield lA/I

Williamstown, 11 L

Aircraft Maintenance

Pilot

This has been the best and worst

It has been an epic ride, but we have

experience of my life. I want to thank my mom and dad, my grandparents,

the Schweiss family, Dr. Furstenau, the

lifelong friends I've made here, and everyone else for all of the support

you have given me. To all of you still

here, make time to have fun otherwise you will go insane. Long live the Old

Ford Truck Club.

finally reached the light at the end of this tunnel. I wish everyone receives

everything they want in life and more. From the memories I have had with you, I'm certain our horizons are truly

limitless. Here's to going and doing colossal things in the world! But never

forget: Nothing is ever easy in the kingdom of earth." unknown -

Michael D Harrison Apple Valley, CA

Logistics Without my faith, family, and friends this journey through the happiest place on earth would have been impossible...thank you! Find something to smile about every day, "There's no normal life...it's just life. Get on with it"

Doc Holliday, Tombstone, 1993

Ian James Hocking

Joshua T Ku

Merrimack, NH

North Brunswick. NJ

Pilot

To my God, my family, and my friends. Special thanks to my parents, to the Warrick's, and to J Bradley. I couldn't have made it through without your Godly encouragement, wisdom, guidance, and friendship. Won't it be fun to see what God does? Psalms 1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:23, and 1 Corinthians 13.

I thank my God and my family for

getting me through this place. Isaiah 40:30-31 all the way the second verse is the assurance, but the first verse is the truth. Mom and Dad, and Izzy and Caleb and Deeny, and to -

all of you out there whom I haven't

mentioned, thank you for your prayers

Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.. .But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15.

and support. To my Hawgs and Shad-

Elizabeth "Betfa" Levri

Kevin Lewis

Pittsburgh, PA Force Support

Radcliff. KY

ows, it's been real; I'll catch you on the

flip side. Kudos all!

Pilot

Don't know if this should be serious or

"The most important thing I learned is

funny. This place has a way of confusing the two. To those I've laughed,

that soldiers watch what their leaders

do. You can give them classes and

sweated or cried with, and to those

lecture them forever, but it is your

who have lent an earlobe, it’s been

personal example they will follow."

real.

Few people know how to take

Gen Colin L. Powell, USA

walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye

I want to thank God, my family, and

for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence and noth-

place.

ing too much."

my friends for seeing me through this

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Ben J Mathewson

William / MeAngus

Potter, NE

Victoria TX

Financial Management

Space and Missiles

The clock locked loudly, but of what it

"Christ is Risen"

spoke I never knew.

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Elliot Noon

Taylor Olson

Alexandria VA

Denver, CO

Navigator

Pilot

"They

Thanks to my family for helping me get to the Academy, thanks to my

are

half right, but not as they

Imagine; rather, I

friends for helping me get through the Academy, and thank you Academy for sending me all over the world, and paying me to do it.

Seek in myself the things I meant to say.

And lo! The wells are dry." C.S. Lewis -

Kyle Rich

Jon Ryherd

Monrovia, MD

St. Louis, MO

Cyberwarfare

Intelligence "

I had some great times and some

For I know the plans I have for you,

not so great times. But the people I

declares the Lord, plans to prosper

shared all it with matter more than

you and not to harm you, plans to

any degree or commission USAFA

give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. I want to thank God for

could ever give me. That includes you Missy. Thank you for helping me get through this place. I love you. IHTP

blessing me with a loving, supportive family, a unique and fulfilling Academy experience (despite my efforts to the contrary), and for filling said experience with people of the best kind. Thanks to all of you!

Elizabeth Ann Scarberry

Amber R Sells

Fairborn, OH

Houston. TX

Logistics Readiness

Acquisitions

Mom, Dad, Daveo

Thanks for

being there to push me in the right direction. I would never have made "A

it without your love and support. man can

to be.

be as great as he wants

If you have the courage, the

determination, the dedication, the competitive drive, and if you are

willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done."

It has been hard, but well worth it. I have been through experiences and met friends I will never forget. Dad, Mom, Megan, Missy, and the rest of my family, I could not have done this without your support. The great and invigorating influences in American life have been the unorthodox: the people who challenge an existing institution or way of life, or say and do things that

make people think."

Vince Lombardi

Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas

John Simkus

Jennifer L Simoneau

Chicago, IL Acquisitions

Burrton, KS

I want to thank my family for their un-

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters

wavering love and support. You were always there when I needed you most. I want to thank my best friend who stuck with me these many years, matter what happens in the future I am glad I will have you in my life. To Alex and Pat, I think of you guys

like my brothers. I will never forget the many Garndtkus experiences we shared together.

Intelligence

compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson. -

To Mom, Dad, Philip, Liz, Samantha and Brian

thank you for your unend-

ing love, support and encouragement through the good and the bad. To

life-long friends thank you for all the laughs and smiles along the way. I my

love you all! WE MADE IT!

Gray Montgomery Thompson

Nathaniel E Thuli

Knoxville. TN

Rio Rancho. A/44

Pilot

Acquisitions

"Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will

Thank you Mom, Dad, Zach, Alexis, family and friends for all your support and guidance. You have been

mount up with wings like eagles, They

will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary."

a blessing to me each day. Anne, Howard, Isaac, and Addison: Thank

Isa-

iah 40:31 "The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the LORD." can

you for seven wonderful years and

many more to come! Love always and

Philippians 4:13 "I

God bless!

do all things through Him who

strengthens me. For His glory and His honor."

Proverbs 21:31

Brittany White Dayton, OH Scientisf/Medical School To my mom, dad, sister and friends: you all have given me countless bless-

ings and encouragement. Thank you for believing in me.

CHAIN of command

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Kevin D A Hum Murrieta CA

Pilot Shout out to my friends and family for helping me get through this place. "Swan Dive! And Wiz Wit!" But most

importantly, "Give it All".

Mario R A Vila Diaz

Kyle Brandon Ames

Mazatenango Cuatemola

Ouakerfown, PA

Pilot

Intelligence Bock when if was hard...Thanks for the nickname "Lennie," Kevin; if caught on...What time is it!? Major Walsh:

$% up, Ames...I gotta thank my family for their love, support, Shut the

and many care packages while I've been here! Batman once said, "it's not

who you are underneath, it's what you do that defines you." Go do great things Eagles! WIZ WIT!!

Well, we made it, and it was quite a ride! A pleasure getting to know you

all, thanks for the support, and espe-

dally thanks for the memories, keep it classy and good luck in the future.

Rock on! Ahora al espanol. Gracias a toda mi familia, amigos y demas gente que siempre me apoyo. Sin ustedes no

hubiera podido llegar hasta aca,

gracias por todo. Mama no vayas a llorar mucho jeje. Arriba y adelante!

Carmilya Nichole Boykin

Richard F Casburn

Fayetteville. NC Space and Missiles

Littleton. CO

"For I know the plans I have for you,'

Hey, remember the time that they told us the end to Harry Potter in basic. That was the worst. Eight balls roll out!

Pilot

declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to

give you hope and a future.'" Jeremiah 29:11. God always knows who to put in your life to help you prosper. Thank God for my mom, brother, and my girls Sam and Reecie. The GHC is -

growing up! (tear loll

Aaron Haejoon Cho

David S Clark

Jacksonville. FL

Sunnyvale CA

Pilot

Through late nights, frozen sweat,

To Mom, Dad. Ian, Grandma, and Kim, I genuinely thank you for all of

early mornings, bland food, ancient rules, refrigerated dorm rooms, ineffecfive silver weekends, and thousands of

your love and support.

I would not be where I am without you all.

unnecessary e-mails, I found friends are

best made through creativity, stupid-

ity, and an optional get away plan. Thanks Ty, Guato, Dill Pickle. Dome, Double "D", PD-T, and all you others. If is because of you and our hijinks I am certain our future is secure.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds for you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.' -

James 1:2-3

Derek E Clowes

Joel Andrew Corapi

San Dieqo CA

Vancouver, British Columbia

Pilot

Air Liaison Officer

To my friends and family: Thanks for

However, I consider my life worth

all of the support and understanding,

nothing to me, if only I may finish

especially during the occasional weeks

the race and complete the task the

months of no communication due

to the wonders of being a chemistry

major. To my squadron: "You stay classy Great Eagle Eight."

Lord Jesus has given me the task of testifying to the gospel of God's -

grace.

Acts 20:24

Kenneth Costello

Nipomo, CA Navigator I wish I had something unique to say,

but I really don't. Thank you God for the strength to complete this, for the life-long friends I shared it with, and for experiences that changed me so

much. To my friends, I'll always

remember you guys and gals. It's been a great ride. This isn't good-bye, just see

you later. To my family, you know

how I feel. Much love.

Grant R Dilley

Emily / Frick

Columbus, OH

Colorado Springs. CO

Pilot

Acquisitions

"So do not throw away your con-

Thank you Mom, Amanda, Molly, friends, and family for all of the love

fidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when

and support through these last four

you have done the will of God, you

years. And to my girls, I couldn't have

will receive what He has promised."

done it without you!

Hebrews 10:35-36

Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today."

—

James Dean

Marie Chantelle Gaudreault

Erin Partidge Green

Colorado Springs, CO

Cincinnati, OH

Pilot

"Opportunity is missed by most people

This Thank you to everyone who

because it is dressed in overalls and Thomas A. Edison looks like work."

helped me get this far it wouldn't have been possible without every single one of you!

Everyone has oceans to fly as long as you have the heart to do it. Is it reckless? Maybe...but what do dreams know of boundaries." -

Amelia Earhart

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Jason B Harris

Alexander Joseph Horn

Stafford VA

Littleton CO

Pilot

Thank you to my family and friends for your love and support through the years; you all have helped me in more ways than you'll ever realize.

"He does not lead me year by year nor even day by day, but step by

step my path unfolds; My Lord directs Barbara C. Ryberg. my way." -

Everyone knows this has been a long and challenging journey. I'm just glad I didn't have to do it alone, thanks to my parents, my friends, and my Lord

Jesus.

Skipper, Rico, and Melman for life.

Jared Marcus Jaime

Anthony W Langdon

Anchorage AK

Hampton VA Security Forces

Combat Rescue Officer Thanks fam for putting up with all my

shenanigans over the last six years and supporting me every step of the way. To my classmates and the fellas,

let the good times roll as we head out from this place and thanks for all

"I'm a big believer in starting with high standards and raising them. We make progress only when we push ourselves to the highest level. If we

don't progress, we backslide into bad habits, laziness and poor attitude."

the sweet memories.

—

Dan Gable

"THUMBS UP LETS DO THIS!!!!''... "Where did all the rum go?"

Andrew P Lee

Kaleb Robert Marsh

Nashville. TN

Knoxville TN

Pilot

"When once you have tasted flight,

Dad, Mom, and Kars; thank you for

you will forever walk the earth with

every call, package, thought, and of

your eyes turned skyward, for there

every prayer. I could not have done anything without your support and love. Thank you for pushing me to take the road less traveled. You'll never know how much your example has meant to me. I hope I can continue to make you proud. To all my friends thanks for the good times and great laughs. Good luck and God Bless!

you have been, and there you will

always long to return."

Leonardo

da Vinci Thank you Mom, Dad, Kristin, and Rachel. You guys are all amazing. I love you all so much. Thanks for your

support through it all.

Merry Noel Miller

course

Jonathan Michael Plyler

Lubbock, TX

Guys Mills. PA

Logistics

Pilot

Thanks Mom and Dad for believing

First I want to thank God, my best

in me and all the support, love and

goodies! Thanks to all my friends who made these past four years unforqettable!

friend, for His leadership. I also want to thank my family and my friends you know who you are

for being

there for me through these four years.

"I’m glad I did it, partly because it worth it, but mostly because I shall never have to do it again."

was

Mark Twain

When I came to the Academy sometold me I was going to make the best friends of my life. I didn't believe

one

it at the time, but I do now! Best

wishes to you all. Isaiah 6:8.

Tyler D Ring waId tola. KS

Pilot

Mom, Dad, Travis, Amy, Mark, family: Thank you for everything. Friends: Thank you for making this place home. If I called you names, deal with it. Don't forget wiz wheels, when to say

BOOMER!, our class hangouts, and if you don't like something...just send it back. Look to the future, and never never never

give up. Real Talk. God is great.

Peter J Tarvin Minnetonka. MN Pilot Life is good. To Mom, Dad, and Sarah: Thanks for being constant sources

of support and encouragement. To my mountaineering buddies: Get high,

stay high! Up is the right direction! To everybody else: Take a look at Edward Abbey's final paragraph of advice. Robert Frost got something right because there's a lot left that I could have done, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep.

Jon Wylie Wikstrom St Paul MN

Developmental Engineer Thanks to my family and girlfriend, I wouldn't have made it through here

without your support. Even with football I never would have come without my dad’s influence. Also thanks to THE family; Bullwinkle, Dog, Prison Dad, and my Unidentical Identical Rebellious Twin. And Ryan Curry, do you have headphones? Three years brother. And Waiwai for helping me write this

(who I told not to come here on his recruiting trip but he came anyways).

Lisa Yun-Chun Wong Silver Spring, MD Pilot

"I hope your dreams take you to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most

special places your heart has ever known."

unknown

I'll remember the good times, never forget the tough times, and will cherish the people who supported me every

step of the way.

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May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Laura Jayne Buster

Jonathan S Bradley Beaumont, TX

Tustin CA

Aircraft Maintenance

Logistics Readiness

"Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Romans 7:25; To my family for first teaching me about God and for your loving support to Holly for your friendship, patience, and your love to the Warricks for your countless hours of counsel, living

I want to say thank you to my Dad

example, and your love

and to all

my brothers and sisters in Christ, for your priceless friendship and the best memories

thank you so much!

and my Mom for their faithfulness,

for praying for me and encouraging me.

I have the most incredible family

anyone could ask for. I love you Dad.

Mom, Brian, Meg, &Sara. Most of all thank you Jesus, you have sustained me

and kept me in your hand. 'Not

that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but it is of God."

2Corinthians3:5

David Garrett Cotter

Mary Elizabeth Duns worth

Sacramento CA

Rock Island, IL

Pilot

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Thank you to my family and friends

I thank everyone who constantly sup-

for your constant love and support these last few years. Every day was

ported and encouraged me over the

long, but the years blew by and I will never forget them. I love you guys!

person I am today. Trials show the true

"Your life is yours and yours alone. Rise up and live it."

Terry Goodkind

years, without you I wouldn't be the

nature of who you are. "I've learned

that college friends become a kind of

family. You eat together, and have nighters. You laugh: you cry: you fight; you do absolutely everything together until you cannot seem to movie all

remember how you ever lived without them."

unknown

Dayne Michael Foote Guymon. OK Security Forces God grant me the serenity to accept

things I cannot change, the courage to change things I can, and the weaponry to make the difference. Invictus. Heart and Soul. Though I walk through the Valley of Death, I shall fear no

evil. He today that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother. People

sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Brennan Morgan Gallagher

Sam Harriger

Stockbridge GA

South/oke, TX

Pilot

Civil Engineering

"Sure, I've been called a xenophobe,

I had some rough times, but more importantly had many great times while here. Thanks to God, my family, and my friends that helped me through

but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just

feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as

good. That used to be called patriotism." Kenny Powers

and made it worthwhile.

Thanks Mom and Dad for helping me

through these past four years I could not have done it without you. To the

ZRFC rugby team thanks for making this time worth it.

Daniel James Hess

Krystie Anne Kasperson

Indianapolis, IN

Kalispell M T

Pilot

Thank you to all my great friends who

Thanks to my parents for helping me

helped get through this place and to my family who has supported me

reach my dreams and always believ-

since the

beginning.

ing in me. To all my friends who have supported me, thanks for being there

when I needed you most. To my Vi-

kings, it's been hard, but I appreciate everything you all have done to help me

make it. To my mentors, thanks

for showing me what is possible. "Be miserable. Or motivate yourself.

Whatever has to be done, it's always Dr. Wayne Dyer your choice." -

wmmmmmm Anthony Joseph Morosco

Marshall L Nye

Ormond Beach, FL

Cody wr

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Pilot

"Every man's life ends the same

"I never let my schooling interfere with

way. It is only the details of how

my education."

Mark Twain

he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another." Ernest Hemingway -

Tyler Dakota Oar

Kaitlin F Otto

Moyvi/le. ND Cyberspace Warfare Officer

Houston, TX

"It is a well-known fact that those

To my family, I love y'all so much! Thank you for being there for me

people who must want to rule people are, ipso

Pilot

facto, those least suited to

through these four years and for

Douglas Adams

putting up with my stories and AFA Visitor's Center Christmas gifts. Thanks also to all the friends I've made here,

do it"

These last four years have flown by. I have learned so much and made so many great friends during my time here. Thank you to my parents for all your support, I love you!

better see y'all out in the big Air Force. Lesson learned: just work like it's all up to you, but pray like it’s all up to him. Jeremiah 29:11.

Sarah Petersen

Anthony D Ressel

Staten Island NY

Kodiak, AK

Pilot

Thanks Mom, Dad, Will, and Chubbs

Amigos, friends, and other good people, I enjoyed life here and will

for everything. To all my friends-thanks for the good times. Will: Now you can have your weekends back. Brought the Maro back to life, couldn't have

miss it here because of you guys.

I look forward to what God has

done it without you kid! Well, that

regular life after USAFA. "Blessed are those who

was...fun.“

have not seen and have believed."

in store for me in

Michael Saeger

Scott Ross

Brentwood CA

Flagstaff, AZ Intelligence A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.

John 20:29

Navigator "What you just said is one of the most

insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling,

incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for

having

listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul." Billy Madison; If there's a will there's a way... Mom, Dad, Steve -

Thank you all

Joel A Sanders

Geoffrey M Simkin

Mason OH

Destin, FL

Pilot

Thanks goes out to my parents and family. The number of phone calls

Thank you mom, dad, friends, and torn-

home to chat about normal family life and advice helped me to make a lot

of important decisions here over the years. To my classmates, thank you for being my brothers and sisters these four years. I don't think I would have stayed if not for the awesome people who had that one extra smile that

brightened my day.

James J Taggart Houston TX Pilot It's been a long four years, see all of you on the outside!

ily. I couldn't of done it without you. "Pride goes before destruction, a

haughty spirit before a fall." -

Proverbs 16:18

Thomas Glenn Wood Jr Granite Bay CA Pilot Thank you Mom, Emily, Sydney, Scout, Stanley, Sprocket and Snowball for all the support you have provided over the last four years. The feeling is mesmerizing: a sincere sense of accom-

plishment, merged with the recognition of all that still lies in my future. "There's

plaque on our wall that says we've sold over 65 million albums, and I don't feel I've accomplished anything.

I feel like I m just getting started." -

Eddie Van Halen

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James Woodall Anderson IV Hankins NY

Unmanned Aerial Systems Thanks to family, friends, and associates for an amazing four years!

Whether or not these years are the best years of our lives remains to be seen, but you all were

definitely the

best folks to spend them with. Always

remember, "It is not life's events that define who you are, it is how you choose to react to life's events that

define you."

Block foot. ID

Gulfport, MS Acquisition Manager achieve new heights and never quit even

when I thought I wasn't good

enough. Mom, thanks for your love and support throughout these tough years. The advice, inspiration and

motivation you both have shown me

has opened doors some people can

only dream of. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards"

Paul Bear Bryant

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Raimee H Beck

Keit M Bartholomew

Dad, thanks for always pushing me to

Contracting Thank you to all my family. Each of you has had such a great impact in my life. I could not be where I am

today without your constant love and support. Thank you to my friends, teammates, and squadron. I will treasure the relationships I've made here forever. "Remember, a good attitude

produces good results...We shape our own life, and the shape of it is determined largely by our attitude" -

William Clay Bradford

M Russell Ballard

Jerry Dean Carroll III

Amarillo TX

Portland OP

Pilot

Civil Engineer

Thanks to my mom, dad, sister,

Mom and Dad, thank you for prepar-

brother-in-law, grandparents, my many supportive aunts and uncles and

ing me so well for this challenge and for your unwavering support. Thanks to

my friends who supported me though

Brie, Cassie, and Jordan for inspiring

the greatest challenge of my life...

and being there for me no matter what. To Melissa, thank you for stand-

far. Thanks to all the friends I've made during this long experience that so

started in a little "hell-hole" in New Mexico. "If we go down, we go down together."

ing by me every step of the way. To the lifelong friends I have made, you made my time here unforgettable. God has a plan for everybody, and I am

truly blessed in mine.

Charles "Cf Cole II

Tamara Anne Duff

Essex, VT

Hampstead, MD Contracting

Pilot "The greatest suffering is to fail those who refuse to fail you."

unknown

Thank you to my mentors, my friends, and my teammates for all of your

guidance and support. I want to especially thank my Mom, Dad, and the rest of my family for helping me become who I am today.

I can do all things through Christ who

strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 I want to thank my Lord Jesus Christ,

with whom all things are possible. I want to thank my amazing family:

Mom, Dad, Mallory and Renee! I love you all and could not have done this without your love and support. Thanks to all my friends and Tiger Ten firsties: we made it! Thanks for making this the best squadron ever! Huzzah!

Kyle "Axle Foley

Daniel Min woo Han

Atlanta CA

Tacoma WA

Pilot

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Thank God my time is up in this place. I didn't really say that, I LOVE

Thanks go out to my loving family

USAFA! Really though, this place has

especially my parents for always pushing me. Thanks to my permanent

given me great memories I remember for the rest of my life. Not many can

boys, you know who you are: through

party who mentored me. To all my

say they went through six weeks of

blood, sweat, tears, and above all

basic, nine in my case, before they

laughs, we did it! It was real, and it

went to college. I must thank my

support structure, my family & friends. THANKS! To all the preppies still here, We made it boys!

was

fun, now it's time to have some

real fun! The greatest test of courage on

earth is to bear defeat, without

losing heart."

—

Robert Green Ingersoll

Sean Cason Harrison

Jason Willis Holland

Keller TX

Intentionally Blank Marine Corps

Acquisitions Mom, Dad, Ryan and Lindsay

thanks for being by my side through

everything. To the Waltons

thanks

for your incredible hospitality. To the friends I've made along the way

"I know wherever I was that you

thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would come if alive. —

Gen William Tecumseh Sherman. Semper Fidelis

it's been a wild ride. I'm thankful for the —

camaraderie that has been built and look forward to seeing everyone down the road. "Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it."

Ezra 10:4

Peter Sat terlee "Cali" Horban

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Megan Elizabeth Hoskins

L-olleyville TX

Dallas, TX

Pilot

intelligence

I would like to thank my family, particularly my sister who helped me through the first two years at the Academy. All my friends from Tiger Ten and the four-degree Raptors, we went through the worst year of our lives together and I wouldn't trade it for anything. To all the guys on AFU,

"Far better it is to dare mighty things,

you

guys are awesome

year.

do work next

"Get busy living, or get busy Andy Defresne

dying."

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; Thank you Mom and Alex, Tiger Ten and all the -

great friends and family I've made the past four years. I love you all.

Joshua James Johnson

Vladimir Kovalenko

Nordland. WA

Kiev Ukraine

Pilot

Intelligence

Thank you to my family, friends and

Thanks to my Mom and Dad for the

sponsors who have continued to

incredible love and support through-

give me encouragement and support throughout these past four years.

out my whole life, and especially after my accident...! love you so much!

"I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his 1 Timothy 1:12 service" -

Thanks to my amazing friends for the love and support

most excellent

times with RR, JR, JO, DT, CB, KB, SH,

JC, SL, PH, DH, TB, JF. MS, KR, BL, BK, AH, and of course all my NWP bros...I love all of you! "Resolve to live an extraordinary life." unknown -

Sergio Christian Lozano

Robert "Max" Lystrup

Menomonee Falls, Wl

Idaho Falls, D

Pilot

Medical Corps

Thanks Mom, Dad, Benjamin, Gary,

To all I love, "Beneath the clothes, we find a man...and beneath the man we find... his... nucleus." Nacho Libre.

and Carlos for being there and supporting me over the last four years. It has been a crazy and difficult journey but I'm glad I did it all the same. I can't imagine what it would have been like without rugby and the great friends I've made.

For six years I've been wearing a uniform. Beneath the uniform of my country and the missionary suit of my faith, I have discovered my purpose in life. Thank you friends and family,

here and in Paraguay, for helping me to find my true character...deep within the confines of my

nucleus. Aguijendeve che familia kuera. Rohayhu.

A "Jake" Owens

Richard S Mazen Elkins Park, PA

Decatur II

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Special Tactics

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.''

Dr Martin Luther King Jr

I DID MY BEST! Shirack, Jane, and

CorrynneJ love you more than anything, I'll never be able to thank you enough! Bros, you made me better every day. Blaine & Heni, I love you like grandparents, you're the best. We re both still weirdos J love you! DT and NFQ never die. Never grow up...all the way. I'm invincible as long as I'm alive. YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Kyle Eugene Palmer

Jeffrey M Parlee

West Point. UT

Dracut MA

Intelligence

"I'm glad I did it, partly because it

Thank you to my family, friends, and

worth it, but mostly because

I shall never have to do it again."

everyone who helped me through these years. A special thanks to my

Mark Twain

mentors and supporters for getting me

was

Thank you to my friends and family, especially my parents, I would not have been able to do it without your unwavering support. I will never forget the friends I have made here and

through tough times and always being there for me. "The testing of your faith develops perseverance so that you may be

perfect and complete"

James 1:2-4

the good times we have shared.

Sarah Lynn Smith O Fallon i Aircraft Maintenance USAFA has been a journey, filled with awesome memories and hard times. To my friends, squadron, family,

and church, I thank God for you! You

always there to encourage me and to make the most of everything.

were

I would never have made it without

you! Thank you!!!! To everyone, don't give up, and "when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!”

Daniel Kneeland Trapani

Luke Maclay Travis

Houston TX

Winter Springs, FL

Pilot

Cyberspace Operations

I would like to thank my family and

Could be worse. Could be raining.

my friends for all the support that got me

to the academy and has helped

persevere through the tough

times here. The best thing about this

place is the friends I met here and the times spent with them. Whether I

partying with LC in Las Vegas or travelling the country fencing with my brother, Peter French, there was rarely a dull moment. Nil Desperandum was

Kevin R Uniacke Jr

Jennie S Wood

Sherman, CT

Glendale. AZ

Pilot

Chemist

Thank you to my family: Mom, Dad,

To live greatly, we must develop

Blair, Quinn, and Grace for always

the capacity to face trouble with

being there. I love you all. My one

courage, disappointment with cheerful-

piece of advice, "Look for fulfillment in everything you do."' One Love.

ness, and -

triumph with humility."

Thomas S. Monson.

I never thought my time at the Academy would be over so quickly. Thanks to all my family and friends for helping me overcome the many trials and challenges I have faced over the years.

Desbah Rose Yazzie

Flagstaff AZ Medical Service Corps "Cultivate an attitude of happiness. Cultivate a spirit of optimism. Walk with faith, rejoicing in the beauties of nature, in the goodness of those you

love, in the testimony which you carry in your heart concerning -

things divine." Gordon B. Hinckley; Family, thank

you for showing me how to succeed and find laughter when most needed. Shima for showing me how to love.

Christ for showing me how to live.

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Jeffrey Michael Allen Edmond Ok Missile ond Munitions Mointenonce Let me first start by thanking those most important to me, my family,

because without their unfaltering

support, I would not be where I am today. Also, thanks to all my friends, for four long years we suffered, but we

finally made it through. According

to Winston Churchill, "Now this is not

the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end

of the beginning." 2011...Let's Roll!

Alex Erik Biglow

Jon James Birmingham

North Potomac, MD

Son Bernardino C. A

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

Pilot

Mom, Dad, Ian, and the rest of my family, thanks for supporting me in

"I'm so scared right now. I'm just gonna to do what's sensible, I'm gonna file for unemployment. Then I'm gonna try

all I've gone through. I couldn't have done it without you. Stephanie, I truly appreciate you for sticking by me these past four years. You mean so much to me and I can't wait to see where the road takes us next. And to everyone I met along the way, thanks

to get a job at Enterprise Rent-A-Car

because they got an excellent corporate structure and they...they give you the tools to be your own boss."

Brennan Huff, Stepbrothers

for the great memories, best of luck to you all.

Kory J Carpenter

Alexander Hapki Choi

Evergreen. CO Civil Engineering

Irvine CA

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If it hadn't been for friends, I would

As children amongst titans, we were

have never made it past week one of

too young to realize that certain

BCT. The companions I've made make

things were impossible. Which is why we did them anyway. After suffering through all of those insomniac conventions, we will look back and laugh at how they thought it was a capstone project. Meem and Nuun, you girls

every hardship worth it. The support

from my family has been indescribable. From prayers, to Sunday visits, their selflessness has let me keep my

sanity. Above all I've learned to keep

things lighthearted, but even with that being said...the good times are killing me.

are my life. Mom and Dad, my heroes. And as for team that I love, there will always be good ships. 388 -

TURN N BURN.

Thomas J Fow

Katie Marie Corbacz

Scottsdale AZ

Temecula. CA

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Intelligence

"Rule number 71 no excuses play like a

Thank you to Mr. Stuart who first introduced me to the Academy and

champion!'' 4 Musketeers

to my family, because they mean everything to me. Thanks to my girls especially Kim, the water polo team Mighty Mach One and the Rebels

which include the four musketeers and my neighbors that played video games at all hours of the night. They

all have helped me get through this place and I cannot thank them

enough. Don’t Quit! Go Cubs!

Timothy U“ Hammerle Lenox. AAA

Nicholas R Hoogervorst Scottsdale AZ

Pilot To my family and friends: thanks for

being there through the good times and the bad. When life slips you a Jeffrey, stroke the furry wall. And to all those people at the custard

Pilot took me two months to come up with this blurb.

restaurant... I'm sorry.

Drew Richard Ives

Jonathan M Lewis

Bridgewater NJ Operations Research Analyst

Fayetteville. NC

Thank you to my close friends and

Lord, thank you for Your endless

family for supporting me through my

mercy and grace. Thank you for friends stronger than brothers, friends that I would give my life for at a moment's notice. Thank you for my wonderful beautiful family that has

experiences at the Academy. It was not easy, but there is nothing that I would have changed. I made it through some of the toughest times and the best moments of my life. The

friendships that I made truly made this place worthwhile. PTWOB 381.

Pilot

supported me to the ends of the earth and asks nothing in return. But most importantly, Father, I thank you for being my Lord and Savior "my one true north." Give me the strength to -

finish the race.

Robert L Lloyd

Matthew James Luman

North Platte, NE

Amelia Island. F!

Scientist

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot

Thank you to all my family and

Thanks for all the support from my

friends for encouraging me this past four years. Thanks to all my teachers and mentors for leading me through

these difficult times. For anyone who needs comfort remember, "If the Lord

family. I love you guys. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." -

Eleanor Roosevelt

delights in a man's way, he makes his steps firm; though he stumbles, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him in his hand"

Psalms 37: 23-24

Drew William Martin

Shawn Michael McDonald

Belle Plaine. IA

Muncy Valley, PA

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'Pilot

Thank you to my family and friends for helping to guide my decisions here at the Academy and in all aspects of my life. Brianna, thank you for making it more enjoyable here than I could have ever hoped or imagined it could be. 2011, we finally did it!

To all the

All-Nighters" and everyone who pulled them with me. To every

weekend for keeping us sane. Finally, thank you friends, family, mentors, and everyone who helped out along the way.

"God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even -

though I think it is hopeless." Adm Chester W Nimitz

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Daniel Scott Mosher

Timothy John Nichols

Ketterinq. OH

Jupiter Ft

Pilot

Soli Deo Gloria! Thanks to my friends and family for your love and support. 08, 09, and 10... thanks for setting

that has to be lived and enjoyed, No

In between goals is a thing called life

Regrets. Thank you friends, 5E3 and

the example. 12, 13, and 14... you have big shoes to fill. Contrary to

Four Musketeers, for the great times

what most people say, time here does not go by fast! But make the most of

Mom and Dad, thanks for always being a phone call away. Paul thanks for being that 3 a.m. phone call on

the time here the opportunities at USAFA are endless (just like 201 I s horizonsll. Let's go fly jets. Psalm 73:26. -

which always offset the rough ones.

the weekends.

Daniel John Parker

Nicole Renee Rubeck

Westford AAA

Crystal Lake. It

Pilot

Mom, Dad. Cathy, Julia, and Suzanne:

What doesn't kill you makes you

thank you so much for always being there for me. Rachael, I couldn't have

stronger...at times this place definitely

made it through these last two years

I expected, and 1 wouldn't want to

came

close though. It wasn't what

without you. Nightrider freshmen, I'll

do it again, but I definitely learned

forget everything through. Best roomie Dustin and all

never

went

the rebels, thanks for some great

lot, met some great people along

the way, and had experiences and opportunities I’ll never forget. Was it

with your careers, and always stay

worth it? It's hard to say. But hopefully when I look back on these years

in touch.

from now I can say it was.

Casey Alan Shotwell

Dustin John Soriano

Chula Vista CA

Marysville. WA

Pilot

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The shortest distance between two

Mom, Dad, I couldn't have done this without your love and support. Dan you're the best roommate in the

memories. I'll miss all of you,

good luck

points is under construction.

world. To all my friends, thanks for the memories. Best of luck to everyone.

"Nothing good comes easily, sometimes you've got to fight." 311 -

M Jessie Marie Stimpson

John Russell Tilton

Inqlesic/e, //

Arlington WA

Pilot

Scientist

Thank you to my family and friends for all your support. I'll never forget

Thanks mom and dad for everything.

the friends I made or the adventures

and I love you. To my brothers on the

we had. Through all the punishments, parades, SAMIs, and everything else the Academy threw at us, we made

Matt, you are a great inspiration soccer

team, I don't know what I'd do without you. GO BIRDS!

it and that is all that matters. No

Be who you are and say what you

regrets or disappointments, just great memories that I couldn't have found

feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss

anywhere else in the world.

5 Oburo Tongoi

Adrienne Camille Torielli

Nairobi Kenya

Menomonee Falk Wl

Visionary

Intelligence

We arrived as recruits, we leave at the feet of sages, stood on the

Tomorrow is o new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old

shoulders of giants and lived amongst titans. Now we embark on a new adventure in pursuit of our destinies.

Some days seemed like nonsense, but today there is only possibility. Mom &

Let us live purposeful lives. When our

Dad, you've given me the ingredients

legacies are passed down to our

for success, and I can t wait to whip up a batch. Emilie & Michael, our sibling dynamics prepared me for a

brothers. We gained wisdom

posterity, let there be tales of how greatly we dared, how selflessly we gave, how valiantly we changed the

world for the better.

nonsense."

Ralph Waldon Emerson;

life of diplomacy. Bryan, our bliss is just beginning. Thank you.

Katherine / Vrana Commack, NY

Intelligence "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." Confucius; I definitely couldn't have gotten through here by myself. Thanks -

to my Mom and Dad for never

letting me quit and for always supporting me. To my friends, thanks for making me laugh and to Steven, for

keeping me sane. And finally, thanks to Teresa for being my rock. I never could've done it without all of you.

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James Frank Aultman Selden. NY Civil Engineering

Thank you to my family and friends that helped me get to where I am today. I also want to thank my brothers in the Dirty Dozen that helped me

get through the rough times. Good luck to you all and see you out there!

Melissa Ann Beerse

Elizabeth Nicole Borroni

Cincinnati OH

College Station TX

Cyberspace Ops

My best friend once told me: "be 100 percent where you are." Stay focused on the task at hand. Dwelling on the past and preoccupation with

Mom, Dad, Phil and Sam. thank you for making every opportunity possible and for always being there to support

the future prevent you from giving your all. The academy showed me the

I'm just too stubborn to admit it. To my

importance of this advice. It's the only

worth it. "It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my

way to thrive.

me.

Phil, I owe a lot to you. sometimes

girls, thank you for making this journey

fate: I am the captain of my soul.

William Ernest Henley.

—

Dominic M Collins

Nathan J Carter

Fairfax, VA

Concord. CA

Pilot

Pilot Thanks to my parents and friends, I couldn't have done it without you.

Thanks to all those who helped me make it through this place: My Family

for their love and support: Kylie's encouragement and understanding; Uncle Paul and Aunt Joy for a place to get away; my fellow Mach One freshmen for pushing me through; and last but definitely not least...my

Dirty Dozen family who provided all the drinking buddies a guy could ever

wish for... I couldn't have done it

without you.

Ryan M Darrohn The Woodlands TX

Acquisitions To the friends I've made: Words can't describe how close we've become. Our bond will last forever; your

encouragement, support, and friend-

ship has guided me these four years. Thanks for all the wonderful memories:

they will always be treasured. To my parents and brother: Thank you for all you ve done and shaping me into the person I am today. "Be true to your work, your word, and your friendlsl. Henry David Thoreau -

Nicole Ryan Flint

Dalton J Hall

Conaseraga NY

Boonvi/le: MO

Pilot

Civil Engineering

"What lies behind and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when what is within comes out into the world

miracles happen."

Henry David

Thoreau; Psalm 121

I want to say thank you to my parents for being -

the inspiring people I want to be

someday. Best wishes to all the amazing individuals that have walked the halls of USAFA. friendship, love and

Thank you to my family, friends, and everyone else who has had an impact on

my life; without you, I would never

have been able to make it through this, I love you all. Fellas, it's been good; we've shared some pretty incredible experiences... and some that were well, not so awesome. But guess what, we made it! Go do

great things, I know you all will.

pleasure

cheers

Julia A Hansen Golden CO

Acquisitions Thanks to my family, friends, and faith I couldn't have made it without you. To the team I owe a lot through the good and bad you guys were always

there, we made it fun! Never take

anything for granted.

Timothy Patrick Keitel

Jamie Thomas Lemieux

Effingham. It

Decatur TX

Acquisitions

Pilot

Thank you to my family and friends for all your help and support.

Mom and Dad, thanks for always

pointing me in the right direction, but always allowing me to steer. To

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." Steve

Beth, thanks for the love and support

Prefontaine

I couldn't have done it without you. To Rylie, thanks for being my purpose

you gave me these last three years.

in life. You couldn't have come at a

better time kid. I'll always love you. "And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and % percent guaran-

teed.)"

—

Dr. Seuss

Roderick Andrew Mills

Christen Clarissa Monreal

I'm a Sojourner

San Antonio. TX

Pilot

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"The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them

I would like to thank my mom and dad for their support and believing in

His covenant."

Psalm 25:14. Thanks

Lord...for everything. Your Presence

me.

Their encouragement pushed me

through tennis and academics, and

has sustained me through every day

their love has driven me further than

of the challenge. I am forever Yours. To my wonderful family: You guys are

I have ever dreamed. I would also like to thank my uncle for his care and

awesome, and I love you SO much! To my friends: what a joy it has been

to enjoy the journey with you! This is

only the beginning of the beginning.

guidance. One of my role models, I hope to be as successful and as happy as he is with his career in the Air Force.

Joshua Patrick Monroe

John J Nygard

Ozark. MO

Perrysburg OH Pilot

Medical Service Corps

you have been my he-

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working tor the

To my family

Lord. This verse is a base of my life,

all along; I am truly blessed, humbled

but here I realized you cannot work, grow or have real life without the

and grateful. Friends

people God designed for you. To my family, friends, fiancee and Academy bros: thanks, God has made you the difference in my life From Him, -

roes

—

and the facilitators of my dreams -

thank you so

much for your unbelievable support and giving me a push when I needed it. To my PTWOB brothers and sisters you gave me a home here and

kept my soul alive and free. I love you

through Him, and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory!

all more than you know.

Whitney D Peterson

Richard E Ricketts

Colorado Springs CO

San Jose CA

Space and M issiles

Intelligence

To my wonderful parents, thanks for

Thanks to my Mom, Dad, & Sisters...! love you guys and will always be

getting me in and getting me through! To sisterface. you're my hero. To brud-

der, if your sisters can do it, you can do it too! To my lifelong friends, thanks for all the laughs! It's been real fun!

there for you os you have been for Thanks to my teammates for the support. Thanks to Coach Street &

me.

Coach Getty, your help & coaching has been invaluable. Thanks to Coach

Tom Miller for the opportunity to come

here. Thanks to my brothers,

love you guys. Love, Rick Ricketts # 90

"Work hard, play hard!"

Jeremy Scott Smith

Stephen M Shaffer

Santa Fe. NM

Austin TX

Pilot

Cyberspace Operations I am a lucky guy.

Thank you foremost Lord for giving me

the dream. Next, thanks family

and friends for your love and support

of that dream. Thanks bros in the Dozen for making this place awesome. I will never forget all the fun we had. Keep it Dirty. Carpe Diem. We die daily. Happy are those who

daily come to life as well." George MacDonald "To change one s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. -

No exceptions."

William James

Darren Wade Stowe

David VP Tavenner

The Colony TX

Seattle 14,4

Pilot

Don't sweat the small stuff cus in the end it will all workout. Define yourself

I d like to thank my Lord Jesus for giv-

by placing yourself deep in the storm because steel sharpens steel.

ing me life, and the greatest love I'll know. To all the friends I made here: it was truly a joy, I'll never forget you. To every cadet: Live strong

ever

with integrity and conviction. Never stop learning. Make unrealistic goals and fight for them. I can t wait to see

all that we will accomplish! "It's time to start living the life youve -

Henry James

imagined.

Ian A Trott

John R Wallin

Eton NC Pitot

VZoodbridge, VA Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Thank you to God, Mom, Dad, Nana,

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Grandma, Grandpa, Michael, Lauren

I want to do my part in serving my country, whenever I can, wherever I

and all my friends who supported and

believed in me these past four years.

can, and for as

Always remember that character is formed through adversity. Peace USAFA.J'm out! "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

long as it will let me.

I took the one less

traveled by, and that has made all the

difference."

Robert Frost "I am the

captain of my fate, I am the master of my soul."

William Ernest Henley

Mark Weber

James A Zaiser

Bartonville TX

Pittsburgh. PA

Contracting

Pitot

That was mighty fun ’ey, shall we do it

Thanks to everyone who supported

again? Documentation: God, parents, family, teachers, squad mates, TZO

me.

fox, mentors, you tube, TI-30 IIS, commandant and dean approved mug, and everyone else whose support and encouragement enabled me to endure and make it through this place. It was "a damn close run thing (Wellesley)" at times but thanks to you all, I get to

throw my hat and walk across that

stage!

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Logan "Lo“ Hyrum Barlow Surprise AZ Pilot Thank you to all those who helped me to get to the Academy, to graduate from the Academy, and who I know will continue to guide me in life. Thank you to Mom, Dad, Mitch, and K lay son. Thank you to Miki, who never stopped loving me. I love you.

Thank you to my friends who stuck by me through the toughest of times. You all always knew I would come out the better.

Michael Lee Celio

Adam Steven Chandler

Philadelphia PA Pilot

Presque isle, ME Intelligence

Mom, Dad, Chris, thank you so much

Mom, Dad, and Emily: Thank you for

for your support and love. I could have not of possibly had as much fun here if if were not for your love and

love you all so much. 16Q 0273840 1893200 and mask squeeze. So who

support. The last four years flew by.

cleaning my car? What week did

I get again? I think the great Sam

"All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the

understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason." —

patiently listening all these years. I

Immanuel Kant

Snead would approve of this modification to his sage wisdom: "Practice puts brains in your liver." And to the Cuatro Amigos Here's a Toast: To -

the Usual.

Maximilian Clukey

Jonathan Gustavo

Portland. ME

Barillas Fogarty

Pilot

Litchfield NH Pilot

It's been a long four years: I d like to

say that I've been through a lot here,

"Everything is possible to one who has

but I couldn't have done it without the

faith."

support of my friends and family

thanks everyone! Thanks to my family for all their prayers and my friends for keeping me from wandering from my I Faith. To the proud Class of 2011 -

look forward to seeing you out in the

Mark 9:23; Thank you Lord for all the successes you have blessed -

me with. Thank you Mom and Papi for all the love and support these past

four years. Much Love. Good times with the Dawgs; club meetings, diving,

wild blue yonder!

climbing awesomeness. When is the dive shop opening? Good thing I learned financial responsibility...

Collin BJ Goodwin

Justin Bradley Graff

Little Rock. AK

San Diego CA

Civil Engineer

Acquisitions

There never was a horse that couldn't

Mom, Dad, Nick, Todd, and Ryan, thank you for your continued support.

be rode; Never was a steer that couldn't be

I could not have gotten where I am

throwed.

today without you. G& G, you

guys have been the best role models anyone could ask for. Barbara and your entire family, thank you so much

for everything you have done for

These past years would not have been the same without you. Bull-

me.

dawgs, you all are my best friends for life. BFAM.

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Matthew R Guy

David Preston Hard

Fuquay-Varina. NC Physicist

Bensalem. PA

To my family, thanks for providing me with the support I needed to keep

To my Savior Jesus Christ: I owe it all

pushing when life got tough. To all of the physics majors, we made it! Despite sleepless nights and days where we all wondered why we picked the

To my Bensalem friends: thanks for lifting me up at USAFA and being real

major, I think we re all better for it. Finally, to all of my fellow ex-shadows

Pilot

to you. To my family: thanks for your

constant, selfless, invaluable support.

bros on leave. To my Academy mentors: thanks for making me a leader.

And finally, to my lifelong friends and

and bulldawgs, thanks for the good

comrades-in-arms of the class of 2011:

times. You guys kept me sane when

things out here got crazy.

thanks for allowing me to look back on this miserable place with a smile.

Anthony Hill

Kevin Patrick Horn

Centerville, UT

Hilton Head Island. SC

Pilot

Developmental Engineer

First and foremost, I would like to thank my Father. Thank you for al-

I'm glad to have had my family through it all, and I made the best

ways being there and supporting me

friends of my life. The sign over the

everything I set out to do. I would like to thank my Mother along with the rest of my family and friends for always being there for me. Your support and love made it all possible.

door says change lives; it doesn’t specify for better or for worse. And it's a good thing Brian didn't come

back to the room that time. No,

there isn't any food in that Snack Kit. But now it's time to move on, make an impact and do something worth

remembering.

Kevin Thomas LaCosse

Christopher S Leung

Fontana, Wi

Randolph, AAA Navigator

Intelligence Mom, Dad, and Grandpa: Your unwavering support got me through this crazy place more than you'll ever

Thank you to my mother and father for their unwavering support and to the 2011 Bulldawgs for making our

know. Bulldawgs: I'll never forget you loveable folk, nor look at a coffee-pot

time here at the Academy legendary.

the same way. Tri-Crazies: You're the

luck in all its future endeavors!

I wish the Class of Olds the best of

best bunch I could have ever asked

for. We learned a lot about living life and a bit about triathlons. Flippy: I'll miss you my inflatable friend. You are not supposed to like things. Only to

understand.”

Ernest Fiemingway

Morgan J. Mathis

Bryan Stephen Mazer

Intentionally Blank

Helotes TX

Pilot

"It is the soldier, not the reporter, who

These are some good times...you're

has given us freedom of the press. It

Trace Adkins; I gonna miss this." won't miss going to class and the long

is the soldier, not the poet, who has

given us the freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,

who gives us the freedom to dem-

nights doing homework, but I will miss the Bros, the Birds, the Bulldawgs, and the good times. After you break

onstrate. It is the soldier who salutes

the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the

flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag." Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, Sergeant, USMC -

giant window, you start to see the important things in life. God, thanks for helping me through. My family, thanks for the support. Blake, Dan, Kess, Browe and all my friends/bros, you were legend...wait for it...

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Kelcie L Meineke

McKay Ross McLaren Lakenheath. England

C anyon Lake CA

Pilot

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Educating the mind without educat-

Thank you to my family and close friends for being there for me through all the ups and downs. I love you guys and thank goodness we made it.

ing the heart is no education at all' Aristotle. —

I am grateful to all my professors and especially the Biology department for a challenging four years. I am honored to graduate with so many life-long friends.

"Difficulty need not foreshadow despair or defeat. Rather, achievement can be all the more satisfying

because of obstacles surmounted.” William Hastie -

Blake Davis Noble

Kevin M Po/esky

Coto de Caza L A

Midwest City. OK

Navigator

Pilot

"You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take."

—

Wayne Gretzky;

I am so thankful I took a shot at this place and never settled for less. To my family, thanks for all your love

and support. I will always remember:

To my family, thank you for more

than I can say. To everyone that said I couldn't do it, looks like you were wrong. To my friends, this isn't only a great place to be from; because of you it was a great place to be. We

Nightriders, Bulldawgs, Skydiving, Snowboarding, Ring Dance, Warrior

may not have always been the bright-

Dash, Ultimate Frisbee Team Stretch-

for life.

est, but we are the best. Bulldawgs

ing, Bowl Dawgs, Guitar Hero. Bryan, Paul, Kessler- best roommates ever ...

Olds.

William D Remington

Brian Christopher Riley

Charleston. SC

Pittsburgh, PA

Intelligence

Combat Rescue Officer

"The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense.

Thanks Mom and Dad for letting me

The sword is more important than the shield and skill is more important than

when I needed you. Thanks 2011 Bull-

either. The final weapon is the brain.

All else is supplemental."

take this adventure and being there

dawgs for the great times, I can't believe they're gonna let us be officers.

John Stein-

I'm not coming back to the room for

beck; Parents, friends, brothers, thank you all for getting me through this place, and even making it fun. Special

any reason for two hours. Kevin, don't

turn into a pack-rabbit on me. Makebelieve time is over, let's get out there

thanks to those who kept me here freshman year. I had to grow a lot.

and do something real. And then I did

Samantha Alexandra Sarkis

Matthew Shields

third thing...SNACK KITS!!!

Chasko. MN

Gilroy, CA

Acquisitions

Security Forces

Thank you Mom, Dad and Alex for

Thanks to my family and friends for all

all the love, support and guidance

throughout these four years. Thank you to my friends for all the long last-

the fun times. Death is Certain Life is Not

And

ing memories. Thank you Kelcie and

Finally Lunch will be canceled due to

Zoe for being the best roommates could luck out to have. And lastly,

lack of hustle.

one

thank you to my fellow bulldawgs: We finally made it! You all have been

such an amazing support system and I will miss each and every one of you.

Evan J Snyder Palmer. AK

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Matthew J Adams La Porte TX

Naviaato

To my Mom & Dad. and the rest of my family, thanks for all of your love and support. To all my friends and

classmates, thanks for all the laughs and good times. It's been tough but we succeeded.

Jeremiah Lynn Baxter

Alexandre Jacques Beaussart

Lawton, OK

Charlotte, NC

Security Forces

Pilot

Thank you to my family for all the support that they have shown over the

Finally done! Parents and teach-

years. Thank you to all of my friends for helping me through the challenges I have faced. Special thanks to all my squad mates and classmates for all the wonderful memories that were

shared here at the Academy. "Kick

Butt, Take no Prisoners"

ers me

thanks for putting up with

these last four years. AF Tennis

Team

Words cannot describe the

experiences I've shared with you on and off of the court, the wins and the

losses. I wouldn't trade anything in the world for those four years competing with you all. Thanks for pushing me to become a better player, a better person, and a better leader.

"Just do it"

Matthew Jacob Coates

Chelsea Marie Cooper

College Station TX Acquisitions

Behavioral Scientist

First, I have to thank Mom, Dad, Jordan & Ashley for always supporting me, even

through the worst disap-

pointments. Besides that, to those who know who I'm talking to (Especially Chooch)..."You were always there for me, and I'll be there for you for al-

Woodstock CA

To Mom and Dad, LYMB. "The Lord is my strength and my

shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song." -

Psalm 287

ways..." except when it involves beer and an F4. I'll miss ya'II! Coatesy -

W Cameron C Cordell Silverdale, PA

Jennifer Elizabeth De George Palm Harbor. Ft

Pilot

I cannot thank my family enough for

Thank you Mom, Dad, Frank and Nick. Thank you to all my friends for listening

all their help and support. I could not have done it without them. To all my friends, we had some fun and I will see you all later on down the

road. Until then "God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy." -

Billy Currington

to my stories and staying a part of my new lifestyle. I love you guys. I

appreciate all of the help I've received from my teachers and my classmates for always being there for me. It's all

uphill from now. Life moves pretty fast. If you dont stop and look around once -

//I

in a while, you could miss it,

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Matthew "Chooch" DeMars

Alex "Flowers" Flori

Howell. Ml

Puyallup, WA

Intelligence

Pilot

Thanks and love to my amazing Dad:

Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure...

Paul, Mom: Geri, Brother: Jonathan, Sister: Melanie, and Nieces: Ashley and Madison, my wonderful girlfriend: Cindi, my great friends and boxing

than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat."

teammates, and the coaches: Weichers,

Clifford, Baldi, Bagley, Gibb, and

Tintzman for the support to get me

Theodore Roosevelt

through five years. Also, I lived with the best roommate for three years and he was a Big Bear, and his name is Coatsie with an

"i"... Shwammie.

Carli Erin Frasier

Daniel A Gidasi

Aguanga. CA Space and Missiles

Merrick, NY

"Consider the lilies of the field how

"They misunderestimated me.” George W. Bush

Pilot

they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin; And yet I say unto you, that even Solomon, in all his glory, was not arrayed like one of these. 3 Nephi 13:28-29

Derek Franklin Gillespie

Samantha R Hill

Chesapeake. VA Air Battle Manager

Colorado Springs. CO

Thanks family and friends for your

GOD: Thank you for this wonderful

unwavering support the past years and always. Thanks to the wrestling

vided me. Mama: Thanks for watch-

Cyberspace opportunity & Blessings you've pro-

team for helping push me to be not

ing over me from above...I made it!

only a better wrestler but also a

Daddy and Mrs. Dee Dee: Thanks for your guidance, love & support, even when we bumped heads. Mama E: Thanks for taking me in as one of your own! Family: Thanks for your support

better person. It takes courage to face

the challenges life throws at us and determination to not fail. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is

important than fear."

& I will love you FOREVER. Friends:

Thanks for helping me through this

Ambrose

place & I love you.

Redmoon. Personal motto, "No regrets".

II John M Kessler

Daniel Liu

Byfield MA Scientific Analyst

Sugar Land. TX Navigator

Thankful for: Family, Friends, OR/

Thanks to my God, Family and Friends. Without ya'II I could have

Math buddies and Faculty, J-Roll's ability to sleep with the lights on,

never made it. It was tough but fun! Thanks for getting me through all this!

Freshmen nightriders, nops, Tunak Tunak Tuesdays, Cici's pizza, IHOP/ Denny’s, O’Malleys, Ronald Wang,

Love Ya'II.

the '09 bros, Mile Hi, Swollen Nolan

and Delmorva, Joel, Keystone, Halo, Super Smash brothers, Guitar Hero,

Superbad, the door that wouldn't stay

shut on the ring dance bus, Street-isms, EMT gators, and Egg Noffles.

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Jake McKeon

Justin H. Mitnaul

Murrieta, CA

Colorado Springs L O

Acquisition Manager

Pilot

Family, friends, loved ones: thank you for helping me get through I couldn't every tough day here

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Jocelyn, Janiya Sasha and Noah for all your support over the long four years. I couldn't

have made it without your love and support. And despite the Academy's

have made it this far without you guys and I love you all. To all the

challenging atmosphere, I enjoyed this

close friends I've made, especially the

opportunity and every moment I was

freshman year Redeye, thanks for the

able to spend with my friends here. I will miss the fact that I can just walk

great memories!

down the hall and hang out with you guys. Keep in touch all!

"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. -

Michael Jordan

Nicholas Christopher Penry Oklahoma City. OK Unmanned Aerial Systems Jesus Christ, my Lord and Savior: I am eternally grateful for your relentless

love, enduring faithfulness, and absolute provision. You were my strength when I had none, enabled me to love when I was weak, and gave me the

focus and endurance to graduate. I also acknowledge my beloved family,

friends, and mentors who have sup-

ported me over these years in becoming the man I am today. Thanks yall, and may God bless you abundantly!

“

Taryn Lynn Ramsey

Richard Ricky Rodriguez

Destrehan. LA

Wylie TX

Biologist

Pilot

Thank you so much to my family

Mom and Dad I love you so much

It's been a long road just to get to the beginning, but it's finally here. To

and can't thank you enough for all the

my family and Sarah: thank you for

love and support you have given me all my life. Brandes I very literally

your inspiration, sacrifices, and never

wouldn't be here without you

guess I forgive you for lying. To my

friends, my cru- you helped me get through the day to day struggle and

letting me settle on mediocrity. To the boys: y'all helped me through the hard times and taught me how to enjoy the good times.

focus on what is most important: faith,

friends, and family!

John Mark "J-RolP Roling

Eldersburg, MD Pilot Here's a toast: Hawaiian helicopter rescue,

Vegas, Brazil, riding Pegasus

nude, Assault Course (rd. two) on no sleep due to puppy rescue, Halo, Dr, Pack, 90 tours, football, power outages, Streetisms, Dl, Recognition, friends, roommates, and EE budies. The last four years weren't always fun, but they were worth it. "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present." Master Oogway -

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Jessica Ashley Rowe Mores Valley PA

Public Affairs To my family & my God: I will never be able to express my gratitude for the great times you made better and

the terrible times you made tolerable. Squeeze all the joy out of life that you can. You don't have to be

perfect. Laugh every chance you get.

Self-forgiveness is divine. Have faith yourself. I'm a lucky kid!!

in God and

-375

Michael Dean Scott Jr

Carlos D Sandoval Colorado Springs, CO

Kahoka MO

Pilot

Air Battle Manager

I wanted to thank my Mom for

"Through him we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope

always being there and for helping me

get to where I am now. I also

want to thank all my friends who

supported me and gave me a reason to keep trying. As for the Academy, it's been real, it's been fun, but it ain't

been real fun.

does not put us to shame, because

God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us."

—

Romans 5:2-5

Alejandro S Sena

Charles G Street V

Boca Raton, FI

Walpole, NH

Pilot

Thanks mom and dad for your

First, thanks to Mom, Dad, Andrew,

prayers, I couldn’t have done it

and Toby for helping me get through.

without you. Thanks to all my friends,

Nice to finally have actual jobs

family and mentors who have made

instead of always trying to "make it

this ride worthwhile and foremost all thanks to JC for always being by my side. "I did it for the kids!"

real." Four years of the grind seemed to never end, but we finished right: another day, another dollar. Would've

made life easier if I learned to stop

asking "why" questions earlier. It's the people I'll miss, not the place. Remember: deny, deny, deny, counter-accuse, deny. Kunu out.

Michael Samuel Vetri

Eric Wallace

New Windsor. MD

Denver. CO

Pilot

My greatest gratitude to my family

I want to thank my family for their

and friends for their constant support.

Mom, Dad, Anthony

endless support and faithfulness. Thank you Melanie for you constant

you were

there from the beginning and I couldn't

you are all true friends who can never

encouragement and strength. Thank you friends for the best four years of my life. You made it all worth it. Above all, I want to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for

be replaced. "Another season of my

your endless love, grace, and truth. All

life is done. Another race I’m glad I got to run. Another chapter of my life

the glory is yours. Psalms 27:4

ask for more. Wesley, Guillory, Glover,

Gutierrez, Scott, Schafer, Penry, Neptune, Huckeba, Campbell, Meehan -

is over."

Kenny Chesney.

Derek Antonio Brooks Nathalie VA

Financial Management Michael Jordan once said, I can ac-

cept failure. I can't accept not trying.’ Since you’re reading this, I obviously didn't fail. I would like to think everyone that believed in me, supported me, and

kept me on the right path to

achieve success. To those who didn't believe, I appreciate the motivation you instilled in me to keep pushing

and chugging along through all my ups and downs. I MADE IT!

Benjamin Guy Cochran II Dublin. CA Pilot

Civil Engineering

"Be fearless, compete like crazy, enjoy the battle, and remember the people

who matter most, love you for who you are...pressure is a privilege." -

Ryan Combest Colorado Springs. CO

Guy Cochran

Thank you Jesus.

Lord, THANK YOU for bringing incredible people into my life and for drawing my heart closer to Yours

through them. Mom and Dad, your faithfulness in trusting the Father and

reflecting His love have been so powerful in my journey, I love you! "I consider all things a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus, for Whose sake I have lost all things.. .that I may gain Christ and be found in Him."

Philippians 3:8

Christopher S Driggs

Brian Wayne Dunlap

North Platte, NE

Enterprise, AL

Pilot

Jack London said "The proper func-

I could have never done this on my

tion of man is to live, not to exist. I

Mom, Dad, and Matthew thanks for all your support and

own.

shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time." The

everything you have done for me I

Academy has taught me to live that

would not be here if it wasn't for y all.

quote. I know I wouldn't have made

To my boys I will never forget all the

it to or through the Academy without

things we've been through and the fun we've had together; you truly are

encouragement, wisdom, and help from my family and lifelong friends I've made here. Thank you. Now, Into

my best friends.

the Wild Blue Yonder!

Angela "Cadetapa"Etapa

Robert M Evenson Jr

Ontonagon MI Civil Engineer

Edmond. OK

Thanks to my friends for helping me

Mom, Dad, Andrea...I couldn't have

get through and enjoy this place. I

done it without you. You don't even realize what you did but believe me

could not have done it without you.

Keep your sisu.

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you made it possible. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!! To all my friends remember "Go Big or Go Home!"

Andrew M. Forsyth

Christopher Michael Cheen

Murray. K Y

Nice viHe. PL

Pilot

Cyberspace Operations

Thank you to my family and friends, especially those friends who started

Thank you to all my friends and family

together in Tiger Ten. Your friendships are what make this place worth it. Mom and Dad thanks for always pushing me to do better, I would not have made it here without that. It was the first thing that I ever did...

for the support throughout my time here at USAFA. To my squadron mates in CS-15: Don't forget where you came from and never let people

around you bring you down. To TT, I

love you, thank you for being my best friend.

that I did not know how it would

end."

Nathaniel Fick

John Alexander Hadjis

Bridgeport WV Pilot It has been a great four years. From EE studying late Saturday nights to buddy carries back from haps, I don't regret a minute of it. Every journey must begin with a single step.

Shannon 'Shay Shay Hart

Andrew Hepler

Kissimmee PL

Cheyenne. WY Intelligence

Space and Missile Operations The most important thing in life is Love. If love is always the focus in our

interactions with others and in the

First off, thanks to God for helping me

through this place; couldn't have done it without him. To my family, thanks

decisions we make, we cannot fail. It

for your support

is the love from my

my friends, We made it! It's been quite

family, friends, and

my God that has gotten me through

this place. I love you all, and thank you so much!

I love you guys. For

the adventure you're all awesome and I will miss you. To those below me, -

"This is your time, this is your dance; live every moment, leave nothing to

chance. Swim in the sea, drink of the

deep. Embrace the mystery of all that you can be."

Michael W. Smith.

Hans J Hoffman

Joseph Michael Kerhin

Grand Junction CO

Brea CA

Cyberspace Operations

Pilot

Thank you to my family for your

support through these challenging four

It's been a long and challenging ride, but we made it. Hours in the lab, late

years; you helped me accomplish one of my biggest dreams. Thank you to

to the room by taps

anyone else who had an impact on my life during my time at the Academy. Always pursue your dreams

nights writing papers, rushing back this chapter is coming to a close. I'm ready to take on

the world, live life to the fullest.

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur.

Ryan M Loyd

Julie M Paladino

Albuquerque NAA

Buffalo NY

Pilot

Force Support

Thank you to my family, especially

Thank you to my family and friends.

my Mom and Chuck, for all the help,

I would never have made it without your support and love.

support, and love you have given me I wouldn't over the past five years have gotten to where I am without —

It's been one hell of a journey we finally did it! There's a light at the end of the tunnel even for a preppy A Squad. Now, "Let

you. To my friends

the wild rumpus begin!" Plus Oultre

"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. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own

reward."

Amelia Earhart

Eric L Parks

Ryan A Rogi

Cedar Rapids. IA

Colorado Springs CC

Financial Management

Pilot

I want to thank my parents and fam-

Through all the good and bad, I

ily for all of their love and support.

attribute my success to my wonderful

Tough times don't last, stories do...oh,

family who has supported me since day one. Having the best people to spend valuable free time with over my five- year adventure has truly been a blessing. Thanks to my now fiancee for four years of patiently

and get a house, it's worth it.

waiting, and above all thanks to my mom

and dad! You know I would not

be here today if it weren't for you.

Brett Rodgers Skene

Nolan "Swollen" Sweeney

Littleton. CO

Ellsworth, Wl

Acquisitions

Pilot

Without God, none of this would be possible. I want to thank my parents

Bite off more than you can chew.

and family for their enduring love

and support. I also would like to send a

Then chew it. And also, we did it!

special shout out to all of my bros

who made this experience memorable

for me...Stories Over Standards

Kurt W Wallin

Joseph P Wilkinson

Temecula, CA

Yorktown. 144

Pilot

Navigator

Well it has been one heck of an

"Seriously, that's like Eggs 101.'

experience. Plenty of ups and downs but it's finally over. I couldn't have

made it through without my friends and families support. Mom and dad you two helped give me lessons I will use

forever.

"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you." -

Isaiah 41:10

Archer

Katherine J Wilson Waco TX

Logistics Readiness "Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art...it has no survival value. Rather, it is one of those things that give value to survival."

C S Lewis

War

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Travis Kirby Adams Houston TX

Navigator I want to thank my family, for being there for me through the dark times in my life, for

always believing and

trusting in me, and for the tremendous love they gave. My Poppop who has

been my hero and lighthouse throughout the journey. Those who gave me the opportunities I needed to excel.

My friends for spreading light in my life. And those who never believed.

I Tania Buda Gallatin, TN

Intelligence Thank you to Tata, Mama, Mia,

Jacob and Saul, I love you all very much. I've taken quite the ride and thanks to all my friends, we're gonna be telling stories for years to come because we never failed at having too much fun. I owe some gratitude to the Haps staff and all the VIP's. My only advice is keep trucking even though the end might not be in sight.

TCF!

Thomas P Buenger

Christina Lindsey Canales

Oxnard CA

Katy. TX Cyber Space Operations

Intelligence Earth isn't really spherical. From space,

I’m so grateful I was blessed with the

it looks like a big, blue spherical

marble, but when we look closer at the actual mass distribution, we find that earth is actually kind of squashed.

opportunity to be here! I have the best parents ever, who've been nothing but supportive and never stopped believing in me. Thank you to my beautiful

Thus, we can't really treat it as a pure point mass when we do very precise

all keep me smiling and sane! To my

sister and awesome brothers-you

orbital modeling. We call this squashed

fiance, Daniel, I love you so much and

shape oblateness. I have mastered problem solving. Thank you, Astro, for making me into a superior officer.

you've been my light at the end of the

Louis Joseph Cascino

Michael Arthur Chambers

Buffalo, NY

Harbor. OP

tunnel. I would have never been able to make it without you!

Pilot

Navigator

Thanks to my friends and family for

Thank you Mom and Dad, you made this ride a lot easier with all

your outstanding support. To my sister, mom, and dad

if it wasn't for you

guys I don't think any of my papers

would have ever passed; thank you so

much! To the guys in my squad,

thanks for all the laughs and good

Good luck in your futures. Just remember, "Life is either a daring

times.

adventure or nothing."

Hellen Keller

the support and love you gave me. I couldn't have done it without you. To my siblings: You will never know

how much of an impact you have had in getting me here. I love ya II for it. Everyone who struggled with me these four years, you know how I feel

about you.

“

Jocelyn Juno Cravens

Lucas R Derby

Cincinnati, OH

Kissimmee, FL

Acquisitions

Pilot

It has been a long journey! Thank you

Thanks to all of my friends

to all of my friends and family who

steinberg, "Man, he's the man" Kimbo, "always breaking things big" Guy, always sick and injured Looeey, "WHY

constantly supported me through every hard time and were always

there to encourage me to expect the best from myself and others. I could not have done it without you.

Weakness of attitude beweakness of character." Albert Einstein

comes

Varner-

AM I YELLING?" TRAVIS! Millertime, and our honorary firstie James F Coopaloop, You're the reason I love this place. I wish I had more space to include all of you who have been

there for me.

Jake Dude"Duede

Guy Hamilton Evertson

Townsend, M T

Knoxville, TN

Pilot

Mom and Dad, thank you so much for being there for me all these years. It has been a long road since high school and no matter what, you have

Thank you to my family for all the

support you have given me over the years.

Thanks to all my friends from

been there. My friends have been

NWP, the squad, and everyone else: it's been real, it's been fun, but it hasn't

invaluable to in my times here too.

been real fun.

Without them, probably wouldn't have made it through some things. "Never mistake activity for achievement." -

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."

—

Friedrich Nietzsche

John Wooden

Paul Edward Heins

Chance E Johnson

Annapolis MD

Ida/ou TX

Pilot

"I cry out to the God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me" Psalm 57:2.

What an experience: I jumped out of

To my classmates: let us make the best of the gifts God has given us as we go on to serve this great nation. Thank you Sharon, Dad, Mom, Megs, Grandma, and Jake for making this an

incredible journey.

planes, traveled the world, laughed, cried, made some lifelong friends, lost some, and most importantly learned about living life to the fullest and never taking a moment of it for

granted.. .all this without a single regret. Dad, Mom, Justin, Trevor, Jacob, Haiden, friends and family, thanks for

helping me enjoy the good days and make it through the bad, I couldn't have done it without you.

Benjamin Lee Keister

Jonathan R Kimberly

Carthage, MO

San Antonio, TX

Pilot

Thanks friends and family for the step where there was none, the kick when I needed one, and the shenanigans

"The task ahead of you is never as

that ensued...seriously...that was ridiculous. I brought this hardship on

myself so in hindsight I cannot help but "Go to Heaven for the climate, Hell for the company." Mark Twain. say,

great as the power behind you." Mark 9:23 -

A big thanks to my Mom and Dad for always being there for me, I could not have done this without your love

and support. To my friends, ya'II are

definitely made this fun and unforgettable four years! I

awesome; you a

hope the best for everyone and keep in touch!

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Scott J Kozlak

Patrick Joseph Livingstone II

Duluth. MN

Plainfield NJ

Financial Management

Security Forces

Thonk you to my Mom, Dad, Sister Trish, and Brother Joe, and the rest

Thank you to everyone who has

helped me along the way. my family, lifelong friends, and even a few en-

of my family. I could not have made it this far without your unconditional love and support. To all of the guys on the hockey, our friendships will last

friendship, inspiration, and great times. I will never forget what has been one

forever. I owe my greatest memories at the Academy to all of you.

of the best experiences of my life. Let us go out and do great things.

emies. Thank you for all your support

"What we do in life, echoes in eternity“ Maximus Decimus Meridius —

Travis "T-Mac“ McMillan

Nathan T Miller

Elgin TX

Waikersvil/e MD

Pilot

Thank you to my family and friends

Finally made it! Thank you Mom and

for pushing me to follow my dreams, even when I doubted myself. To the

Dad for all of your support, I wouldn’t

NMMI crew: Loyalty got us through

And to the Mitnaul Family, thank you

this place; brothers to the end. To my

for giving me a home away from home! To all my friends, it's been awesome, keep in touch!

classmates: we made it, but this is only

the beginning, just remember (I know

be in the long blue line without you.

how much my thoughts mean to every-

one) "Success is the ability to go from one

failure to another with no loss of

enthusiasm."

—

Winston Churchill."

Tristan R Newkirk

Erik M Olson

Albany. NY Acquisitions Manager

Security Forces

Thanks to my Mom, Dad, my brother's Ben, Russ, and Rick, and the rest of my

Answered the call to serve, stayed because of the friends I made and the

family. Thanks to the AFLAX boys for all the good memories. You guys got me through the days here. How you doing four eight?

family I intend to protect.

Carlsbad CA

Ending a sentence with a preposition is something up with which I will not put." And one more: "Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities...because it is the

quality which guarantees all others.’ -

Winston Churchill

Alex T Parmater

Jacob J Robertson

Benton, LA

Marietta CA

Missiles

Developmental Engineer

"The pursuit of pleasure must be

Thanks to my family, friends, and wonderful girlfriend I couldn't have done it without you. "For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is

the goal of every rational person.' -

Voltaire

the star that is not reached and the

harvest sleeping in the unplowed ground. Is our world gone? We say

Farewell. Is a new world coming? We welcome it and we will bend it to the

hopes of man.

Lyndon Johnson

Katie Elizabeth Schuler

Matthew David Thorne

Titusville Ft

San Diego CA

Pilot

Contracting

Thank you so much to my family and

First off I have to thank God; I couldn't have done it on my own.

friends who supported me every step of the way. I couldn't have done it without you! "WWLPSD"

Mom and Dad; thank you for your constant support, I love you. And D.A.M.N. -I love you guys. To everyone else that helped me get throughthank you; you've made a bigger

impact on my life than you know.

Tymothy Donald Vandermosten

Eric Randall Varner

Ironton. OH

Austin TX

Intelligence

Pilot

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Kylie, and Keirann for your love and support to

Thank you to my family who has been

help me get through this place. To all

my biggest supporter over these last four years. I would not be where I am

my friends back home, never give up. To all my Academy friends, there's no

my friends who have made this place

way I could have ever made it with-

out you. "The journey is the reward." —

Chinese Proverb

today without you. Thank you to all that much easier to get through. I will always remember all of our wonderful adventures over the years. Always keep in touch no matter where we may end up.

Kelli Catherine Wood

Michael Jay Yoo

Eagan, MN Airfield Operations

Chemist/Biologist

Boy, that was a long five years! I

Two roads diverged in a wood, and

could not have made it without my incredible family and friends, skydivers, preppies, and CS-16—ka-kaw! You oil carried me through some of the

Denton, TX

—

We took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

best and hardest times of my life! I

love you! Philippians 4:13 Blue Skies...

"Die Living"

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William Clayton Adair IV Missouri City TX Pilot The Academy has been the experience of a lifetime; I have had some of the best moments in my life here and would truly not change a single

decision. Mom and Dad thank you for showing me the path but letting -

walk down it, even though I know

you were always only a few steps

behind me. "If you are truly great, remember you won't need to tell anyone." unknown -

Alexander Nathan Anderson

Jonathan Christopher Banta

Bedford, MA

Louisville KY

Pilot

Medical School

Friends, you are some of the great-

To all my family and friends who have made me the man I am today, thank

est people I've ever met and have

helped me become the person I today. Family, I don't think I'd

you!

have made it this far without your support. The only wisdom I have to leave behind is that the experience

"Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit."

Henry David Thoreau

is what you make of it, so

make it something worthwhile. "Two men

look out the same prison bars;

mud and the other stars." Frederick Langbridge

one sees -

Tyler John Benjamin

Kyle C Capko

Seorsmont. ME

Los Vegas. NV

Pilot

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your

who have supported me throughout

years."

—

Abraham Lincoln.

Thanks to all my family and friends for making this experience, at worst bear-

able, and at best an unforgettable adventure. I am truly grateful to all of you who have helped me succeed

Thanks to my family and friends my life. It is finally over and yet has

only begun. To those that follow, piece of advice my grandfather told me; "every day is a good day. a

just some are better than others. -

Grandpa Capko

and put "life" in these four short years.

Andrew J Costa Manlius, NY Pilot To my family, thank you so much for

being there for me through all the years. I would've never been able to

do it without you. Thank you to the

great friends I've made here. We've had some amazing experiences together that I know have changed who we are. "I have tried to live my fe so that my family would love me and my friends would respect me. The others, they can do whatever the hell they please." John Wayne -

It s not the mountains we conquer but

ourselves."

Sir Edmund Hillary

AFLAX 18- Thanks Mom Dad and Dan! Cheers

Casey William Cowan

Rudyard Josef Vitoria Dacquet

Saratoqa. WY

Los Angeles, CA

Pilot

Air Bottle Manager

I would like to thank my family

I’d like to thank God, my family, and

for their support but especially my

my friends for always being there to

mother for her years of dedication and sacrifice. For those that have come before us and those that will

Without your guidance and encour-

follow, remember The nation that

here or accomplished as much. To the

will insist upon drawing a broad

crew, we had some great times and

line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man

memories: ring dance, spring break,

is liable to find its

support me through the four years. agement, I could never have been

and just leaving the Hill to find a good time. Remember to Aim High,

fighting done by fools and its thinking by cowards."

Hit the Mark! Never Look Back and

Sir William Francis Butler

Leave No Regrets!

Brian Andrew Hayes

Robert Brian Hemker

Allendale Ml

Missouri City, TX

Cyberspace

Pilot

Thank you to my family, my class-

Mom, Dad, and Monica: thanks for

mates, and especially my fiancee for

always being there when I need you. PTWOBs: I'll always remember the awesome times...you guys are why I made it through here. I'm going to

making these last four years some of the best of my life. We pushed through a lot of tough times and enjoyed many exciting experiences together that will shape who I am in the years to come. Congratulations to all of my fellow classmates for making it through the Academy!

miss all of you and the amazing times we

had!

Paul T Homsher

Sam Janasov

St. Louis, MO

Washington Court House, OH

Pilot

To all of my friends, we made it.

Nature's first green is gold: Her

To my mom, dad, sister and grandparents, there is no way I would be where I am today without all of

hardest hue to hold. Her early leafs a

your love and support. Lastly, I thank

USAFA for all of the incredible memories it has given me. If I were to do it again, I would not change anything.

flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down today. Nothing

gold can stay."

Robert Frost

Stay Gold. Henning. Stay Gold

I am not excited because this is the end,

but because this is just the beginning.

Andrew E Jarvis

Michael James Kanaan

Annana'ale, VA Air Liaison Officer

Birmingham, Ml Intelligence

Thank you friends and family for the support over these exciting four years!

Thank you to my friends and family. Without you I would not have ac-

Godspeed to everyone.

complished the goals I sought after. I'll never forget the experiences I was

“For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be glory forever." Romans 11:36 -

fortunate enough to have here. Shoot for the stars, land in the clouds.

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Michelle Lee Mendelsohn

Katrina Elizabeth Moffett

Sylmar, CA

Fairfax VA

Pilot

Thank you to my family and my

If I have lived a life worth experiencing, it has only been through the love

friends. I never could have done it without you. To my rugby girls: BOH A, in all that you do.

1 am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul." William Ernest -

Henley

and support of my amazing friends and family. No matter where you go the real adventure depends on the

people you find and love. May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."

Irish Blessing

Jacqueline R Norton

Soren Olson

Highland. CA

Bothell WA

Pilot

To my friends and family thank you

Thank you Marissa and Laura for listening to my adventures. Arlen, thanks for always being there, we ll break the

for all your support and guidance through the years. I could not have done it without you. It has been a

Sam & Dean thing eventually. Evan, I

long five years, but I wouldn't change a single thing. "No one will ever see me quit, because I simply won't. If I start something, I will finish it and do it

love ya bro. Mom and Dad thanks for

well.”

—

Steve Belmarsh

listening and helping me, without you I wouldn't be here...To my friends, it's

been a wild four years and we re only getting started. I love you, thanks for

putting up with me. "Whatever you are. be a good one." Abraham Lincoln -

Jessica Lyn Rodgers

Kyle C Schafer

Colorado Springs, CO

Contracting

Pilot

My family, I wouldn't be here without your support. Mom and Dad, thank

Thank you to my family and friends for

you so much for motivating me and

always believing in me, you guys my rock. Shelley, no words can

are

describe how blessed I am to have a sister like you. My friends, I couldn't have survived without you, thanks for the all the laughs. What an experi-

ence...finally: YES IT WAS!

supporting me through this crazy fiveyear journey. It's with your support that

I am here today. To the soccer team, forever "Go Birds". Thank you to those who believed in me and gave me the

opportunity. "Don't ever let someone tell you that you can't do something... You got a dream, you gotta protect

it...You want something, go get it. Period." The Pursuit of Happyness -

W Michael J Sexton

Blake Y Sherwood

Stuttgart, Germany

Doculo GA

Pilot

Acquisitions "When you were bom, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." -

Cherokee Expression

Thanks to my family for helping me through the tough times and sharing in the good times. Your impact on my life is more that you will ever know. To my friends, we made it through this experience while still managing to make some awesome memories and I want to thank you all for that. Now

have the world in front of us so let's go do it big!!! Philippians 4:13

Grant L Starkweather

Dustin Roark Tanen

Charleston, SC

Redding CT

Pilot

Here's to you, Mom and Dad, for

For the sake of your life, live it. To all those who didn't stop me from

putting up with me every day for 15 years. Without your love and

guidance, I wouldn't be the man I am today. And Mom, you can only blame yourself for my career choice when you put me on that discovery flight. To my friends, thanks for always being

living mine, thanks. By the way, it was worth the squeeze.

there for me. I came here for the op-

portunities, but I stay here for you. Till we

meet again.

Sarah Wilson Round Rock TX Force Support

Thanks to my family and friends who have supported me every step of the way.

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful

lips, speak only

words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never

alone"

Audrey Hepburn

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Christopher Maxwell Batson Castle Rock

Pilot I would like to thank God, my parents Max and Karen, Kara, the love of my life, and all my friends that I made

along the way. Without their love, help, and support the last four years would not have been possible.

Matt Becker

Edward Vincent Boylan

Moorhead MN

Smith-field. FA

Space and Missiles

Pilot

Poleski, Bruno, Football Head...Let's

Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return.

shine some Dolphins! See you boys in Cali, Narch 2011 here we come!

To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. This doesn't encompass

everything that goes on here, but I choose to believe in its principle: that all things do come at a price. That the pain we went through did have a

reward and that anyone who's

determined and perseveres will get

something of value in return, even if it's not what they expected.

Zachary James Carroll

Belle Dirks

Freehold, NJ

Westminster CA

Acquisitions

Cyberspace Operations

Thank you to my family. AFLAX I love you. Woody is a goo, Hawk is too.

I made it through six years of

obstacles here with the help of my

Mom, friends, teachers, and mentors. Thanks to Dad for pointing me in this direction and to Mom for instilling in me the belief that I should never give up. To David Phetmixay, thank you for the great times in our relationship and much more. To the Ladies, I'm thankful

for your support and all the fun outings. Denise, Good luck!

M Christopher Fei

Scott F Gregory

Plymouth, MN

Fairfax VA

Pilot

Thanks to my family and friends for the support they have given me over these past four years. It has been quite the experience, and has

definitely been a blast. "I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13 -

To my family, your unwavering

support and belief in me made me realize I could accomplish this dream thank you. To the NMMI crew I cannot believe we all made it. So much has changed since Roswell, but weve always been together. To my CS-18 bros, I will never forget the ridiculousness of the last three years. Were the best Halo players in the world. Always remember to live every week like it's Shark Week. -

Stephen "The Puma“ Guillory

Alexander "Panda" Hess

Baytown TX

Panama City, FL

Pilot

Space and Missiles

I would like to thank God, from

Nothing's impossible, except dinosaurs.

whom all blessings flow. "I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” -

Anne Frank

Clayton Guthrie Macomber

Joseph Miles Ma/oy

Albany NY Pilot

Kingsport, IN Cyber Warfare Operations

It takes a huge team to launch a plane on a mission. I guess the same is

supportive friends for helping me get

true to achieve a dream. Thank you

through here.

very much to everyone who has

helped and supported me over the

I want to thank my loving family and

"No tiki, No Washi.''

past 22 years as I tackled this dream, especially you Mom, Dad, and Chris. It is truly humbling to have been given so much and to be cared for so much. I couldn't possibly ask for anything better.

Stephanie Agnes Martin

Kyle Drake Moses

San Ramon, CA

Huntington Beach C A

Intelligence

Pilot

Thank you first to my amazing family who, since day one of BCT, has supported me with countless letters and phone calls. Thank you to my friends, especially the Baby Skyraiders from

I would like to thank my family, espe-

CS-37, and Carly, my roommate of four years I couldn't have made it -

without you! Last but not least, thank you to the Air Force Dance Team. This team and these friendships have

defined my Academy experience. I love you girls so much!

dally my mom and dad, for making into the person I am today. They have

pushed me and been there for me through the highs and lows of my life. No matter what the situation, they are always there for me. I love them very much and will always appreciate what they have done and continue to do for me. To my teammates, Go

Birds.

Tytus Marshall Moss

Sam Oas

Knoxville, TN

Kansas City. MO

Pilot

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If it wasn't for God, my Dad, Mom, and sister Audrye, I never could

Glad to make it through. I thank my

family very much

have made it through here. Thank you for your prayer and support!

To my friends, you all are the best. I will never forget the good times we had. We had fun and according Yogi Berra, "We made too many wrong

mistakes." But I would do everything all over again if I had the chance!

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Carly Mae Olsowski

Harrison Matthew Paull

Elgin It

Rogers AR

Pitot

Thanks to my parents, Karen and Ken, and my love Bryan for the continuous support throughout the years. Without

Enjoy!

you this journey would have been even more

difficult. Another thank you

to Stephanie, my roommate of four

years! We have been through a lot together, and I can't think of another person that I would rather have there

with me. Remember to "reach for Your

Stars, because they are far, far above anyone else's."

Zachary Peters

Michael Reid

Fresno. CA

Midland. TX

Financial Management

Pitot

"There will be sleeping enough in the

grave”

—

Benjamin Franklin

Thanks Mom and Dad for helping me

get here, and thank you Grandma and Grandpa and Marmie and Opa for supporting me through. Bros from

eighteen, thanks for good times and good luck in life. It's been a rollercoaster ride and I'm ready to ride a

Thank you to my family and friends for all the support. It's been a lot of long days, but short years. Nightriders: it's been a work hard, play hard situation. So stay classy out there because

"Clothes make the man. Naked

people have little or no influence on society.'* Mark Twain -

new one.

James R Reynolds

Lacey Nicole Richardson

Schwenksvil/e, PA

Melbourne. FI

Developmental Engineer

Aircraft Maintenance

These last four years really flew

"There is no limit to the good you can

by (sort of...). Thanks to everyone

for your support along the

way.

"Life moves pretty fast. If

you don't stop and look around once -

in a while, you could miss it.”

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

do if you don't care who gets the

Gen George C Marshall; Without supporting words from my mother and laughter from friends the Academy would've been a much different place. Growing up from a Thunderbird to a Nightrider,

credit."

I never thought I would see the light at the end of the tunnel here, but the

Academy has taught me at least one thing...never give up.

David Michael Sproul Chandler AZ Pilot

Without the love and support of family and friends I would not be where I am

today. Mom and dad: Words cannot thank you enough. Such a minuscule dream became an unimaginable reality. Brotherhood of CS-18: even with Restrictions, fear or boredom, nothing prevented us from making the most

unforgettable memories. Kitty. Starfish. Headshot. Most importantly, even

when I stumbled, He knew I would. To

God I owe everything.

Nichole Rhea Stitwell

Jennifer Nicole Wallers

Divide, CO

Marriottsviile AAD

Pilot

Mom, Dad, and Cydnee, thank you

Mom, Dad, John

for the love and support you gave me

love and support. I wouldn't be where

throughout my time here. You believe dream-chasing adventures, which have only just begun, and for that I am grateful. To my volleyball girls, you are my best

in me and all my crazy

friends and I can't wait to see where our lives take us! I am truly blessed, and thankful for the wonderful people

thank you for your

I am today without it. To my friends, you made the good times better and

hard times easier. It's true what they if for nothing else, you'll stay for

say

the people. Lastly, Woody, no matter what happens, to me you'll always be a goo. "All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding

in my life!

on."

Russell Daniel Wilson IV

Havelock Ellis

Miguel Alberto Zapata Irvine. CA

Westville IN

Developmental Engineer Electrical

Cyber Operations

What lies behind us and what

Strength through unity, unity through

lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." Oliver Wendell Holmes

faith. It's all about friends, all about

family, all about who you surround yourself with, that will make this place worth all the struggles, all the nonsensical rules, all the bitter moments, but

they make them life learning experiThis place has given me a life, has helped me find those that will stick by my side through thick and thin. Thank you Nightriders, I love you all! ences.

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Kellan Dane Bethke AAahfomedi. MN Pilot "But those who trust in the Lord will their strength; they will soar on

renew

wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and

not faint."

Isaiah 40:31

I can't believe this is only the begin-

ning! Cheers to all the good times and adventures that are sure to be in store! See you out there! Fides

Jessica Lynn Brown

Officium

Libertas

Derrick William Burnett

Canyon TX

Corona, C A

Pilot

Space and Missiles

I am so incredibly thankful for all

Thanks to ALL of my family for

of my amazing family. Mom, Dad, Stephen, especially: your unconditional support and love is overwhelming, and I am more grateful than you will ever know. To all my friends, thanks

supporting me and believing in me throughout the years here. I am very

for keeping me sane and making it all worth it. I never could have made it

blessed to be surrounded with such

great people as I was being a member of the hockey team here, I could not have done it without you guys

and I love all you like brothers.

without y’all. No Regrets!

David James Cooke

Hastings NE Pilot I am not the best, but I know I gave it my all. My goal has always been to make my mom and dad proud that I am their son, and make Thomas proud that I am his brother. I love my family

and they love me. Thank you Mom,

Dad, and Thomas. Jeremiah 29:11

Kyle William Cadoury

Steven Ha

West Warwick. PI

Paramus, NJ

Pilot

Intelligence

"It's almost Friday!"

I want to thank my family and all my friends for being there for me through the good times and the bad times.

Aimee Leigh Hammon

Eric M Hunt

Mill Creek. PA

Glen Rock PA

Force Support

Pilot

Throughout my experience at the

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Academy, what I have learned can be found in Matthew: 5:7: "Blessed are

the merciful, for they will be

shown mercy," and 7:1-2: "Do not

judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure

you use, it will be measured

to you.” I want to thank my family for

all their support and love.

Lamin Onaje Jackson

Ryan "Ryno" Johnson

St. Croix. U.S. Virqin Islands

Rockwall TX

Pilot

I am blessed and I thank God for it.

Thanks to my loyal friends back home

Ma, Pops and Z; I am so grateful for

and here, and to my loving family,

you three and the unlimited love and support sent my way. I LOVE YOU. My sweetness; we did it! I am excited for the rest of our lives together. I LOVE YOU. All mi friends dem; Thanks

for the great times! I LOVE YOU ALL. Wheel bend and de story end" Cruzan saying. 282 —

who have always been there for me.

I could have all the success in the

world, but it would mean nothing to me

without your unconditional love

and support. I Love you all. Special Thanks to my Mom and Dad for their infinite wisdom. "My Mama says that

alligators are ornery because they got all them teeth and no toothbrush." Bobby Boucher, The Waterboy -

Alex T Kiel

Peter A Komar

Valders. Wl

Danville PA

Pilot

"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, deter-

Earning patches and WoG piles, JM rides and big oL smiles. 500 jumps with no delay, weather standby until May. Santa calling "drop approved," Longmont campouts, doing CReW, big-way jumps and sipping brews, and Marty's love of HR2s...Everything with the whole mob: ladies, gentlemen, and Rob. Going harder than we should, best ships aren't made of wood: I saw them built through bushy eyes, with my best friends in bright blue skies.

mination and hard work.”

Gen Colin

Powell. Thank you to all of my family and friends for your support through the years. Even through the ups and downs you were always there when I needed you. I'll never forget the

good times, with all of the amazing people I have come to know in these four years.

Suong Hun Lee

Jin U Lee Ontario. CA

Guam

Civil Engineering

Space and Missiles

"Take time to work, it is the price of success. Take time to play, it is the secret of perpetual youth. Take time

I want to thank my family and friends

for helping me through these four

to think, it is the source of power.

years. Without them I would not be where I am today. I also want

Take time to read, it is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to pray, it is

to thank my mentors for giving me the best advice I have ever had. To

conversation with God. Take time to

my friends at the Academy, I wish

laugh, it is the music of the soul. Take time to worship, it is the highway of reverence. Love to be loved, it is gift

you the best for your fufure. Just remember, "You can accept failure, because everyone fails at something, but you cannot accept not trying." Michael Jordan

of God."

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Daniel J Mitchell

Suzi Jane Park

Milton-Freewater OR

Oxon Hill MD

Pilot

"But now faith, hope, love abide

First and foremost all praise, honor and glory to Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior thank You so much God, I

these three; but the greatest of these 1 Corinthians 13:13. Never is love" —

hesitate to give all of yourself when the time is right. Ultimate cost for

perfect value."

Robert A. Heinlein.

The love from my family and friends

has been the fuel that has pushed me through, thank you from the depths of my heart for being there with me and being examples which taught me to love truth more than anything.

appreciate You. Mom, Richard, and Edward, thanks for being there, you are my heart and I love you so much. Lee and Wendy, thanks for being a home away from home. To The Leftovers," you guys rock! I look forward to seeing you out there. Isaiah 45:2-3

“

Jeffrey Michael Pendley

Candice Reecie Peterson

Warner Robins, GA

Columbia SC

Cyberspace Operations

Intelligence

Thanks to my family who helped me

To my family (Calvin Sr., Delores, Calvin Jr., and Connie], thank you so very much for getting me through the hard times at USAFA and never letting me quit. To all of the lifetime friends I have made while here, thanks for the laughs and all the little things that made life at USAFA that much

greatly throughout these last few years. Thanks to my roommate Dave

for putting up with me living on the other side of the room. Thanks to the music for getting me through the

rough days. Thanks to Sean and Lamin for being some of the real people. And thanks for reading this if you actually took the time.

better. I love you all so much...keep your head up! Psalm 30:5'

Steve Roberts

Benjamin C. Scroggins

CedarviHe AR

Madison AL

Pilot

Thank you family and friends for all of your support and encouragement

"Better Late Than Never"

over

the years.

Nicholas A Stockda/e Lansdowne, PA Pilot Thanks be to God. Omnia mei donna Deo.

Andrew David Strawbridge San Jose, CA

Medical School

Friends

Do not forget me, because I will not forget you. You made this -

place enjoyable. Mom, Tim, Danny Could not have done it without all the -

family support, I love you guys. DadYou are my hero! When you cannot get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one.

Mark Twain look good!"

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Myself

Sean "Stunfzy Stuntz

Cameron ‘Muffin“ Taylor

New Orleans. LA

Garland. TX

Civil Engineer

Pilot

I wouldn't be where I am today with-

We are always told that we come

out the love and influence from my

out of here with a good Education.'

friends, family, and even my little sister

Well I once heard that Education is what remains after you've forgotten everything you learned in school. So if that holds true then I will have gotten

Shannon...I love and thank you all very much. The past four years have

been long, fun, short, at some points boring, at most points challenging, but

great education. Good luck to ev-

most of all, memorable and worth it.

eryone in all their endeavors. Thanks to

I can't wait to see where I go, but I will never forget where I'm from. "Aint

my friends for always telling me when

to shut up and my family for always

hill..."

being there when I needed them.

James Ryan Wilder

David Anthony Zite/li

Freehold, NJ

Fayetteville CA

Pilot

To my family: Thank you for your con-

Thank you to my family, friends, teach-

tinuous love and support. Without you,

I would not be where I am today. To my friends: We made the best of the bad times and relished in the good times. I love you all and wish you the best. To AFU: My best memories were spilling blood and sweat with

ers, and over

mentors for all your support

these last four years. Without

you I would not have been able to

be where I am now. It's been a great

ride, and this is just the beginning.

you all on the field. Stay focused,

work hard, shock the nation.

David Michael Zumbach Wolframs-Eschenbach, Germany

Intelligence "Yea, I've pretty much been winging it this whole time.'

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Karl Agudo Chandler. AZ PilotThanks to my family and friends for all the support. I love you all. Those who thought I'd never make it this far: thanks for the inspiration. ’When you come to the edge of all light you know and are about to drop into the

darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly." Patrick Overton -

Emily Rebecca Allen

Alexander Babbs-Butler

Andersonville. TN

Fayetteville NC

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Pilot

To my family, friends, teachers,

The only thing that stands between a man and what he wants from life is

sponsors, and mentors: thank y'all

for always standing behind me and guiding me. You have shaped me into the woman I am today. As rough as it was, I

often merely his will to try it and his faith to believe it is possible.

wouldn't change a thing.

To my classmates: as Brig. Gen. Robin

Olds once said, "There are pilots, and there are pilots." Be the better of the two; search for you own breeze. Fly

steady and true.

Benjamin "Jelly" Brown

Andrew Cavallo

Auburn. WA

liMjktown MA

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Developmental Engineering-Mechanical

Yahweh is the only way. To all of

Thanks to Rudy, Serg, Karl, Jesse, Chaskes, Marc, and Pat for putting

those who stood beside me, made me

stronger, pushed me to be better and

helped me through this place thank you! To my amazing family I love you and thank you for everything. To my bros thank you for all the good times, all the laughs, and all the S.O.S. Go Falcons, Dare to be Uncommon, and God Bless!

up with me as roommates. Thanks to Frank for being with me from start to

finish. Thanks to my family for making me

one

who I am today. And finally, the thing I have learned, "Now and

then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. -

Guillaume Apollinaire

Justin Colby

Lucas C Cumm

Las Vegas NV

Colorado Springs CO

Pilot "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and

controversy."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

I can't say thank you enough to my

family and my friends, you have been an inspiration for me throughout life.

Pilot Ich greife nach den Sternen.

Chaz A Demerath

Alan D Delaney Economics

Wichita KS

Pilot

Acquisitions

After four grueling years of intense

I want to thank first and foremost God for blessing me and helping me

academic and military training I can graduate this elite institution with

make it through a tough four years,

confidence in my ability to meet and answer life's great challenges and

thank my parents so much for all the

questions. Such as, "How much healthy

support, guidance, and wisdom they

choice ice cream can I eat before it is no longer a healthy choice?

my friends, teammates, and the bros

at a tough place. Second I want to

gave me. Finally, I want to thank all

for the support and countless memories...never

forgetting "Stories Over

Standards." Peace.

David L Dye

Stephen 14? Gorman

Sandpoint IO Intelligence

Castle Rock LO

Thanks to all my friends and family for

Never, ever give up. Pursue your dreams with a passion, and never let

all of your support!

"Because I wouldn't be the man I am today; if not for those I've loved along the way." Eric Church -

Scuba Squad for life

Maintenance

anyone talk you out of them.

I also want to thank my Mom for

selflessly helping me every step of the way. She is the sole reason I am who

I am today. I love you, Mom!

Oh, and Scuba Squad for life!

Diana Ricci Hall

Laura Michelle Jones

Jacksonville. FL

Columbus, OH

Force Support

Intelligence

Therefore do not worry about

Thanks to my parents and my family for all their support and thanks to

tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry

about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Mom, thanks for never

doubting. Doofus, thanks for the

comedic relief. Dade, I hate it when you're right. I love you guys.

my Denver family the Symallasl! Could not have done this without you. Thanks to all the past, present, and up and coming Zoomie ruggers

and coaches, you guys have been

great and made everything worth it, keep rucking, BOHA! Et pour mes amis franijais a I'Ecole de I'Air, FAIRE FACE! Toujours la Trois!

Kaeli Jo K/uesner

Brendan Lanphear

Denver, CO

St. Charles, //

Physician

Pilot

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

Thanks to everyone at USAFA who

Steve Prefontaine

This has been an experience of a lifetime.

helped make the last four years bearable, and fun at times

you guys

rock. Thanks Mom & Dad, Brit, Katie,

Chris, Mere, David, Jeff, and everyelse who put up with the potholes along the road; I love all of you and appreciate everything you've done for me. I hope to someday make you proud. "We will either find a way, or

one

make one."

Hannibal

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Davie FL

William A Lindberg Enqtewood, Ft

Pilot

The worst regret you can have in life is not for the wrong things you did, but for the things that you did not do.

"Sacrifice is what we do. It is our way of life. We do it for our brothers and sisters next to us we do it for home.

Robert K Lenzen

unknown

—

unknown

Just want to say thank you to all my friends and family for helping me get through this place and for always being there for me, I really appreciated it. Scuba Squad it's been a wild ride

and I'll never forget you guys.

Shannon Dee Noil

Yngwie Jareth Brian Marroquin Los Angeles CA

Visalia CA

Pilot

Medical Service dorps

Thanks to the Scuba Squad, Nayiri, my friends, and especially my family for all the support. Couldn't have

"The hardest battle you're ever going to fight is the battle to be just you" —

Leo F. Buscaglia

done it without you. To my father, I hope I am making you proud up

there...Fear Nothing.

Tyler William Small

Patrick 'Patches'‘ Tracy

Nashport OH

St. Louis. MO

Pilot

Plot

Nightriders, hard to believe we survived this long considering episodes of sub-par driving. Dan+Median=Coke Browe. Matt, try not to sleep in on T-40 any-

First off, I thank the Father for all the growth in my life these past few

years. His grace has been overwhelm-

many memories. Coach Hayes, thanks for keeping me on the team. Coach

ing in many times of trial. Also, I'm forever grateful to my family and my friends in Troll Country and the Catholic Community. I value their

Benson, thanks for always believing in me. Mom, Dad, Todd, Sarah, thanks

support and treasure the memories. Marc, you showed us all how to live

more.

AFXC'ers, it's been amazing, too

for supporting me through my up’s and down's, ump out of the jar. AFXCFT

"Never complain. Live with boldness and honor, and Respond to others with only love." AMDG

Timothy M Trieu Coral Springs FL

Monument CO

Pilot Never before have life's opportunities been so bountiful. I'd like to thank my parents Dat and Leah Trieu for their

support, my crazy awesome friend Tini Thalin for being there for me, DFL,

Y.umiko Guajardo, and Sammy Tongoi for giving a speech during basic no one understood. Finally I would like to thank Cecilia Peters: the amount of gratitude I have for you is equal to the intensity in which you loathe me.

Aeronautical Engineer

Mom, Dad. Eric and all of my family and friends who have supported me the past four years, thank you. You have always been there to support me

and I couldn't have done it with-

out each and every one of you.

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid, for the Lord

thy God, he it is that goes with thee: he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. -

Deuteronomy 31:6

Matthew "Big Red“ Watson Hilliard OH Pilot Thank you Mom and Dad for the constant support throughout it all,

Coach Lardiere and Dietz for being inspirational role models, and Hitch for looking out for us while we were in Roswell. Pfaff, Biggie Smalls, and Jack you guys are the best of friends. This has been the most challenging

mlh

experience of my life, but everyone has kept me going strong! It could be worse."

Marc E Henning

In memory of

Marc E Henning Jan 22 1988

Sept. 16 2010

"It could always be worse; you could be

getting shot at in Iraq" "The grass may be greener on the other

side, but your side is pretty darn green." Some beach, somewhere...

Thanks Marc.

AAiguel A ngel Baca Cisneros Quito. Ecuador

Aeronautical Engineer I would like to thank God. my family my friends, and Ecuador. You all made

this possible. I really want to thank

Mami, Papo, Mariscal, Geova, Alex.

Jorguito and Albita for your support I couldn't have made it without you. I am thankful for all the opportunities that USAFA gave me through

these four years and I know that this time away from home helped me to become a better man. Double Down!

Mark Beeman

Matthew Timothy Bender Air Force brat

Monrovia, CA

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all over

Pilot

Pilot To me, real friends are just family without the blood ties

Without question, these last four years have been challenging and rewarding. As much as I love being finished with studying for now, I'll be connected to the USAFA family throughout my career.

To friends: thanks for the humor

which helped keep it all in perspective. To multiple sponsor families: thank you for treating me like a son while

I've been here. And to family: I love you so much; it's your support and

love which helped me succeed.

Mark David Benischek

Vitaliy O Benz

Severna Park, MD

Millbrook AL

Pilot

It has been an honor to spend the last

Well, thank you everyone, especially

four years with each and every one

family and friends. Although I am ready to leave USAFA, I actually enjoyed my time here. I might even return someday.

of you. I cannot wait to continue our service

together; stay safe and good luck.

"When you come to a fork in the

road, take it."

Yogi Berra

Kathryn R Blythe

Ryan Alexander Campbell

Irmo SC

Westlake Village CA

Pilot

Acquisitions

The last four years have been difficult for so many reasons, from running into

The Academy has taught me so many

pole to surviving the 2% Club, but

it will all be worth it in the end (or so

they say). I have to thank my fiance David who has been my rock every

day, my roommate JerrBear for putting up with me for three years, and

things...to be a man, to pick your friends wisely, to manage your time. But, despite all of the lessons I have learned, I would have never made it

through this place without the absolute love, care and support of my family

all my friends who have made this

the passion and great memories from all of my friends, and finally the careful

place fun. Time to make it real!

oversight and plan from God when he told me to come here. Thank

all the memories.

you for

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Josh Day Sha/imar FL

Cyberspace Thanks to everyone who helped me get this far. Jesus, you are my rock. Thanks Britni for always being there for me. Also have to thank my family for always supporting me in everything. This journey never would have begun without them. "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters

compared to what lies within us." Ralph Waldo Emerson —

“

Nick "Nico DeBarmore Jr

Adam Ediger

Raleigh. NC Developmental Engineer

Inman KS

Here’s to having a little fun along the

Thanks Mom and Dad for your sup-

way. Carpe Diem. Thanks Mom and

port, and thanks to all my bros here.

Dad for your support, and thanks to all my bros here. The people are what

worth it. "If A is success in life, then A

made USAFA worth it. "If A is success in life, then A

equals X plus Y plus Z. Work is X; Y is play; and Z is keeping your mouth shut."

Pilot

The people are what made USAFA

equals X plus Y plus Z. Work is X; Y play; and Z is keeping your mouth

shut."

Albert Einstein

II Krystal Antonique Clover Hampton VA Intelligence God has truly been faithful! I've had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing people and had so many wonderful experiences. Mom and

Dad, thanks for being real. I couldn’t have asked for better parents! To the rest of my family and to everyone else who has become family to me, thanks for all of the love and encouragement! Bray, thanks for being with me through everything! Jeremiah 29:11

Grant Kenneth Hadley Chandler AZ Pilot Thanks to my family and friends for all the support and encouragement!

Mom, Dad, Mandy, Bree, Sammy...l could have done it without you.

never

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man

sharpens another."

Proverbs 27: 17

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Kirsten M Lorch

Huntiqgron Beach. CA

.Northfield. AA N

Cyberspace Operations

Intelligence

AFA S'Women: No other team can

I would like to thank my parents

pull off performing Solja Boy in front of a Verizon store. My crazy family: that dear octopus from whose

and friends and the countless others who made getting through this place

tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish

possible. It was a frequently frustrating but always rewarding journey,

to (DS). Thank you for your support in

and I wouldn't trade my time here for anything else. So to my classmates I

getting me through the five-year plan.

say: we finally made it!

Friends: You all deserve the best... rock on! BABU: You have taught me how to love and for that I am forever

grateful.

Kyle Thomas Miller

Justin R M unger

Lansing, KS

Houston. TX

Pilot

God, Family, Friends,

"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Thank you. I could not have done it without you.

Jason, Ricky, and Randy, thanks for making this an enjoyable experience that I will never forget. God Bless You All.

Michael Steven Oliver

Stephen Ashley Pike

.Middletown. DE

Falmouth. ME

Pilot

To my parents and the rest of my family, thank you for all of your

Thank you to everyone who has given

encouragement and love through the last four years. I'm so glad that you

years, it has been an adventure. Fam-

there to support me through my

were

their support over the last four

ily and friends, I could not have made it this far without you!

entire cadet journey. To my friends, I'll never

forget some of the great times

had on the football field, down at the airfield, and everywhere else. we

Good luck to everyone, and I hope to see you down the road!

M Vincent K Sandtorv

Andrew Schweicks" Schweickert

Centereach. NY

Mooresvil/e, NC

Space and Missiles

Pilot

To Mom and dad, thanks for the

I had a blast with my four years at the Academy! To all my friends

support I would have never made it through without you. You are both amazing parents and my heroes. Thank you to Mia for the love and patience over the last four years. To AFLAX 11, you'll always be my brothers, thanks for the memories. Bobby Bag-o-donuts, you're the best room-

mate/friend a guy could ask for.

here, thank you for giving me more memories than I know whot to do with. To my family, thank you

awesome

for helping me through the challenging times and motivating me to keep going, and to Cassie thank you for being with me every step of the way and truly making me a better person.

OLDS!

Randy Roudy Semrau

Joseph Ellis Silvio

AAillerstown. PA

Pittsburgh. PA Acquisitions

Pilot Great friends & good memories.

Thank you first and foremost to my

family. Mom, Dad, Vince, and Marielle, I love all of you. Also, thank you to the boxing team and all my friends

at the Academy that made my four years here a blast!

Nicholas "Dutch" Strobe/

Caiflin C Teresky

Carlisle PA

Newtown. PA

Pilot

It's the small things in life that make it

Thank you to my family and friends

bearable so find something to laugh

for all of the support, love, and con-

about each day. Thank you to all who

fidence that you have given me my

made this possible: my parents, siblings

whole life and especially these past

and true love Mary. I hope I can

four years.

pay it all back someday. DOUBLE

DOWN OLDS, DOUBLE DOWN!!

Jerra Leigh Turner

Aaron Thomas White

Norfolk. NE

Hereford. TX

Pilot

Air Battle Manager

I want to thank God, for his love

Thank you to my family for everything

and guidance. I have been blessed. I

you have done for me. I can't say it

want to thank my family and friends

was

easy, but it was well worth the trouble. Friends are what made this

for their love and support. I adore them. To my Madre Rose, Jenna,

place worthwhile, and I know I won’t

Jade, Bubby, Matt, and Keith: I love

forget the friendships I made here.

you. To Kat: you are awesome lady.

Olds.

To Ben: you made my Firstie year the best. Thank you all. "With men it is impossible; but to God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26 -

Eric M Conroy

Thomas C Dowell

Cincinnati, OH

Le\ington NC

Intelligence

Acquisitions

I expected the Rocky Mountains to

"I guess this will teach me to

be a little rockier than this.

be more careful about what I -

promise people in the future. Woodrow Call, Lonesome Dove

Anthony "Giebs" Giebelhaus

Ashley Elizabeth Green

Dearborn. Ml

Porterville C4

Pilot

Physicist

"It was real...it was fun...but it never was real fun." unknown

It was not the road I expected

—

Thank you to my Dad and Mom and my bro Austin and the rest of my

family for keeping my spirits up and for pushing me through this place and

to take but the journey has been

amazing. I would not have made it without my teammates, my wonderful roommate, my fellow physicists, and the love of my family.

thank you to my girlfriend and my

"All our dreams can come true, if we

true best friends (you know who you

have the courage to pursue them."

is) who stayed by my side through it

Walt Disney

all and made this place a bit more bearable.

Reh/ing Paige Hitt

Brandon Hough

Universal City, TX

Panama City Pi

■

Intelligence

Contracting

"Everyone possesses the insight,

I am the author of my life. And I'm

wisdom and understanding to see

writing in pen, and I can't rub out my mistakes. If I could start again in life. I would repeat all my mistakes. They make us who we are in this world.” unknown

past apparent differences and discover solutions that benefit not only themselves but everyone around them." unknown -

Always remember, the best revenge is success. Lastly, thanks to all who helped me realize this dream. May god bless you, as he has me.

Nathan John Janssen

Matthew C Jones

Madison, SD

Astab/ua OH

Pilot

"To be somebody or to do some-

Congrats all! I have come to find out that in life, there's only one speed...

thing...Which way will you go?" John Boyd. -

I come here hoping to make a dif-

GO! May we all learn to be biwinning.

ference. After four years here, I now understand and am more willing to make the sacrifice that will be necessary for me to do something rather

than be somebody. I'm here to do something, and I hope that is or will be the case for everybody else.

Joshua Paul Khune

Jonathan Thomas Klein

Caldwell, OH

Foley. At

Space and Missiles

Pilot

Hope for the best, prepare for the whatever comes your way.

"Free at last, Free as last. Thank God Almighty, I'm free at last!" Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Zoe Meredith Kotnik

Justin Kevin Landseadel

Poynette Wl Pilot

Simi Valley CA Cyber Warfare Operations

I couldn't be more thankful for my

AUTOMATICALLY APPROVED

worst and you will be ready to take on

Academy experience or more proud to have the opportunity to serve in

this Air Force. My family, teammates,

squadron and friends have given me the experiences and memories of a

lifetime. Thank you for the endless support. Blue Skies...

Jonathan Ashley Loyd

Francisco Antonio Lugo

Greenville, IN

Katy. TX

Pilot

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

To my family, Mom, Dad and Andrea, thanks for all the support. I could not have made it through this place without that. To my friends, I can’t believe

Thank you to my mom and dad for

supporting me so much through the four years and being my motivation, I love you. Thanks to my friends

made it this far and thanks for all

for making it easier to get through

the good times we shared. I made

USAFA. Thanks grandma for moving

great memories while here and

out here so I would have a piece of home to go away to on the weekend.

some

I'm ready to have some more fun...

somewhere else. "Do not go gentle into that good night."

Dylan Thomas.

Psalm 18:2

Thanks to my AOC, for believing in and helping guide me to become

better person and leader.

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Cory A McCart

Jonathan W AAcAAahon

Lawrenceviile. CA

Londonderry Nh

Civil Engineer

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Net

That was the longest four years of my life. Nothing can replace the brothers

Thank you to my family: Mom, Dad, Jen, and Becca. I could not have

I've met since being here. Thank you to God, my Mom, Dad, and brother who supported me all the way

through.

accomplished anything without your tireless support, love and guidance throughout my life. You are the most special people I know. To the boys. I will never forget the crazy adventures we got ourselves into and how

much fun our four years were WP4 Raptor and Bull families-you all were -

the best!

Michelle Parenteau

Ty B Payne

Lakewood, CO

Moses Lake Tl'4

Pilot

Thank you to all my friends, family and teammates. You're the reason I made

it through.

"The tender mercies of the Lord are all those whom he hath chosen,

over

because of their faith, to make them

mighty even unto the power of deliv1 Nephi 1:20. erance." -

God has blessed me more than I can describe in my time here and I thank Him for it. I would also like to thank

Dad, Mom, Ray, Cali, Abe, Grace, Ande and Michelle. Without their sup-

port, I couldn't have done it.

Frank H "Hah Schmidt Jr

Eric Herbert Steen Jr

Cody. WY Developmental Engineer

North East AAD Pilot

“In life there is often a roll call. That's

Well, this is exciting. It has been an

when you have to make a decision: to

incredibly long four years and I'm glad

be or to do."

Col John Boyd

Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and teachers who taught me

what is required of an officer who

does something for the Air Force and for those around him. I will always strive to apply those lessons in my career

and in my life

to do something

I made it. Thank you to everyone who

has cared, it's appreciated. I'm anxious to move on and start the next chapter in my life, and have

enjoyed my time

here believe it or not. I'll leave you with my favorite quote, courtesy of General Patton, “Pressure makes

Diamonds."

and to make a positive difference.

Daniel Davies Venable Jr Frank/in. TN

Chamara Dubs" Wijesinghe Colombo. Sri Lanka

Airfield Operations

Aeronautical Engineer

After four years of struggle, we have emerged victorious. It would

THANK YOU to all my amazing friends and their families for making

not have been possible without the

support of my family and friends edging me on, encouraging me when I needed it. I can't wait to see what we achieve as a class. "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 achieved." William Jennings Bryan -

me a part of their lives. I love you all... I When I came to USAFA, I had

only one sister; I am leaving with thousands of brothers and sisters... and I know they are going to make this world a much better place. Good luck to you all...!

Kevin Edward Wright San Jose, CA

Scientist Thank you to my family, friends, and teammates for your continued support

throughout the years. Good luck to everyone in the future.

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Joseph J Boben Pittsburgh. PA Pilot "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

Here's to pursuing what was once a distant dream, and having no idea where this life will lead. To my family,

Kristin, the bros me

thanks for getting

through this place.

Trevor Collin Boyd

Brett Roland Boyce

Brigham City, UT

Lentreville MD

Chemist/Medical Corp

Airfield Operations

Dear Family and Friends,

"Surely from this period of ten months this is the lesson: never give in, never

"I bet you probably hate my guts by

already believe that I must have died long ago in the wilderness.

give in, never, never, never, never-in

now, and

But you are wrong

I still alive!"

Nacho Libre. Thanks for all your love and support. I leave you with this: "Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and

nothing, great or small, large or petty never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently -

overwhelming might of the enemy. -

Winston Churchill, October 29, 1941

leave footprints on our hearts and we are never

the same."

Anonymous

Emily D Brown

Daniel Eric Campbell

Chattanooga TN Navigator

Long wood. FL Cyberspace Operations.

I wouldn't be who I am today, or

I would like to thank God, my

where I am, without the incredible

parents, my sister and brother, the rest of my family, and all the close friends

support that my parents and the rest of my family have given me through-

that I have made throughout the five

out the years. The awesome friends

years. Thanks for getting me through

I've made here

the tough times here and making it

are

you know who you

and my amazing sponsor family

have definitely helped me survive the

Academy. Thanks, everyone!

a little bit of fun at the same time (stories over standards). I couldn't have done it without you.

M Thomas Chandler

Candice J Chase

Oak Harbor WA

Lakewood. C O

Pilot

Force Support

To my Savior, family, teammates,

To all those who said I couldn't, well, I did. To all those who knew I could, friends and family, I could not have done it without you. And yeah dreams may not always come true,

coaches, teachers, squad mates, Mr. & Mrs. Murphy, Dr, & Mrs. Warrick, Nick, J-Weaves, Trevor, Bridgette, Matt, Jack, Katie, Cory, Jenny, Kelly, Erin, Dan, Shawn, Craig, Lindsay, Cassie, Zach, Emma, Kat, Ian, Justin, Snuggles, Wendy, Lee, Lacey, Abby, Will, Mark, Casey and Megs...Thank

you! "Faithful are the Wounds of a Friend."

but sometimes you end up with some-

thing beyond your wildest imagination.

Goodbye nerds!

Matthew John Connellan Chapleski

Nicholas Jacob Davis

Denver CO

Key West FI

Intelligence

Navy Information Warfare

My USAFA experience: "Friends are a sturdy shelter: whoever finds one has

Me: Someday I too would like to lift up my kilt and flash the enemy

found a treasure. Faithful friends are

yelling

"FREEDOM!"

beyond price; no amount can balance their worth. Faithful friends are life-

saving medicine; and those who fear the Lord will find them.”

Recruiter: Kid...the United States Air Force Academy is for you!

Sirach 6:1416. My prayer is that the love for our Father and the friendships that were -

fostered during our time here will last forever. May God bless us and never leave us, God bless America.

Rupert Charles Domingo

Paul Nighthawk“ Driggers

Eagle Pock. CA Acquisitions

Arroyo Grande, CA Pilot

Here’s to my Dad and two brothers

The past four years have been

who supported me throughout this

packed full of experiences and memories more incredible than anything I could have imagined. I really can't

journey...and to my loving Mom, the only woman who never left me during college. Love RC -

believe it, but I have to say that the epic journey was worth the pain. Of course, I didn't do it alone. Thanks I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. Dad, I wish you could have seen where I am now. Andrea, thanks for making me feel human again. mom,

Craig W Duffy

Emily Ann Fisher

Warrington, PA

Milton, Wf

Pilot

I've learned a lot these past four

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years. I've learned that sometimes the only way to deal with a tough situation is to laugh. I've learned that friends and family are everything and become one. I've learned that

"just one beer" at Haps really means 3three,.at best. Hakuna Matata, Later

Days, Cheers!

Francisco L Guzman

Kyle Halderman

Southbridge. MA Contracting

Katy. TX Acquisitions

I've had some good times and some bad times. I'm glad I did it, and I

I would like to that everyone who has

know I’m a better person from the experience. I'm very thankful for all the friends I've made, and for everyone who helped me through here.

made my journey through this place possible. To be specific I would like to thank God, My Parents, My sisters,

Grandparents and the close friends I've made here. Lastly I will always remember the great memories created here and stories over standards

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Sara Rene Horton

Kali Jean Kingsley

Manassas VA

Spring Hill FI Intelligence

Intelligence I sincerely believe the Acodemy is a

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great place to be, and more than

The best of times is now. To everyone I've met along the way, thank you for

that you determine how you react to

being in my life. To everyone who has supported me [mom, dad, grandpar-

your environment versus letting your

ents] thank you, I love you all.

anywhere else in life it has shown me

environment dictate you. Thanks to my

parents, family, and friends for their support! Thanks for being my rock Tom, and I look forward to our future

together!

allow yourself to be mode a victim. Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself." Harvey Fierstein —

Justin A Lennon

Evan Russell Lomeli

Scottsdale. AZ

Roseville CA

Pilot

Logistics/pilot

"In dreams and in life,

sible."

"Never be bullied into silence. Never

nothing is imposFortune Cookie; It's hard to

Friends and family will never be forgotten. Through thick and thin you

believe, but we finally made it. To the

were

best friends anyone could ask for: you

you the most. Whether it was just to

all there for me when I needed

made these four years worthwhile.

catch up or talk about some problem

Thanks for the awesome times and

I knew I could count on any of you.

great stories...at least the ones I can remember. LUSD. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Candy and the rest of the fam

become who I am today and for that

for the support. Work hard. Play harder. No regrets...Now lets get

It is because of you that I have I am eternally grateful. I hope I can continue to make you proud.

outta here!

Gregory R Mancewicz

KSfSuSmM

Grand Rapids. Ml Pilot Thank you Mom, Dad, Joe, Steve, and

Emily for your prayer, support, and encouragement over these four years.

Soooooo I'm a better person now

right?"

I could not have done this without you! "But we even boast of our afflictions,

knowing that affliction produces enduronce, and

endurance, proven charac-

ter, and proven character, hope, and

hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us."

Romans 5:3-5

Elizabeth Emory Smith Richmond VA Civil Engineering I wouldn't have lasted without the

love and support from my family:

Dad, Mom, Ali and my Zoomies. Celebrate we will for life is short but sweet for certain."

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Jonathan M Swift

Johnathan Andrew Weaver

Bellevue Air Pilot

Plant City FL Remotely Piloted Aircraft

"For what we love determines what

I feel as though I'm going to wake up

seek. What we seek determines

at any moment. I guess that's what

what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are and who we will become. Dieter F. Uchtdorf; Many thanks go out to

happens when your dreams become reality. To my friends, you all are my brothers. To my family, thank you for your unending love and support during

Mom, Dad, Jen, Jes, Jordan, and Jared. I couldn't have made it without

my iourney. I could not have done this

—

you. Though it has taken six years, as

good things come to an end, even better ones begin.

without you. "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeve -

Brian A Wilson Summit. NJ

Acquisitions Thanks Mom, Dad, John, and Jenna. I couldn't have made it through the last four years without you guys. Also, here's to AFLAX: past, present, and future. Thanks for everything bros.

"Stay far from timid, only make moves when your heart's in it, and live the phrase sky’s the limit." The Notorious B.I.G. -

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Reed Altman Daegu South Korea Pilot I owe everything to my family and

country, for the only things of consequence in life, they have given me. "A civilization cannot be conquered from without until it destroys itself from within." Unknown; "Those things that -

precious can only be saved by Pvt Ryan Webster; "All we sacrifice." are

have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." Gandalf; "Know Thyself" -

Jared Daniel Alvin Becker

Kaitlin A Bibeau

Austin. TX

Naples, Italy

Developmental Engineer (Aero!

Pilot

"... life is constantly testing us for our

"Optimist: someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking

level of commitment, and life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who demonstrate a never ending commitment to act until they achieve. This

step forward is not a disaster, it's a Robert Brault; I've ended

cha-cha."

in a step forward and couldn't have

level of resolve can move mountains

done it alone. Thank you Mom and

but it must be constant and consistent.

Dad for always supporting me. Thanks

As simplistic as this may sound, it is still

to my friends for asking how I was

the common denominator separating

and waiting for an answer. Those

those who live their dreams from those

that believed in me: you got me here

who live in regret." Anthony Robbins; Great job everyone, we did it.

and got me through; I can t believe

Aaron Timothy B/ore

Katie Brock

it's done.

Bellevue, VVA

Spring, TX

Space and Missiles

Force Support '

I couldn't have made it through this

place without the support of my family and friends. I love you all.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13; Thanks to God for His love and wisdom. To my family love y'all. -

Mommy "you gotta be" thanks for pushing me when I wanted to quit. Dad thanks for always supporting me. My friends Thanks for standing by me through it all, I will never forget -

the memories. No one said it would be easy

they just promised it would be worth it.

Joseph R Cook

Jesse 5 Galt

Las Vegas NV

Kennesaw CA

Security Forces

Special ladies Officer

In life there are gains and there

"You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake."

are

losses. Being at the Academy

is definitely a LOSS. On the other hand, graduating from the Academy is a sure gain. Thank you to all the

fam. You saw me through this hell, no

joke. To my classmates, all I can

say is congratulations. You did it. You

survived all that they could throw at us.

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gentleman, take a GAIN! 284

Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club

Nicholas Preston Giec/a Kitiingly, CT

Christopher L Goetz

Pilot

Combat Rescue Officer

Thanks Mom and Dad for everything and to the rest of my family as well.

First say to yourself what you would

St. Marys. PA

be; and then do what you have to do."

"The future doesn't belong to the

Epictetus

faint-hearted, it belongs to the brave." -

Ronald Reagan

Heather Marie Greenup

Kelly E Hamilton

Lindsborg. KS

Friendswood. TX

Aircraft AAaintenance

Intelligence

Thank you parents, sister and family/

Don't ever forget how special this place is. With everything going on in our lives it is so easy to forget how

friends for support each day. God, thank you for lessons of faith, love,

strength, and the power to overcome that have molded me. Jesus thank you for teaching me how to have a heart

hard we worked to get here, and stay here. Thank you to all of those who have supported me throughout

after you and to love you as my Sav-

my time here. I have learned so much

ior, without you I am nothing. "I am the

about leadership and life. Take things

vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear

much fruit; apart from me you can do

nothing."

John 15:5

one

alligator at a time, make time to

care,

and do your best with what

you're given! OLDS!

Jessica Dawn Hildebrand

Hwang James Ho

Signal Mountain. TN Financial Management

Northridge CA Cyberspace

Thanks Mom and Dad for support-

I will never forget my time here with

ing me in everything that I do. Ryan, you're my best friend and the love

you.

of my life. I can't wait to start our lives together. A huge thanks to all my friends, I love ya'II!!! And finally I

would not be even close to where I am today without my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. "A man's heart plans his ways, but the Lord determines his

steps."

Proverbs 16:33

Christopher Jimenez

Storm Suzanne MeNab

Indio CA

las Cruces NM

Financial Manager

Aircraft Maintenance

It was the best of times...it was the

Thank you to my family and friends for your support through these

worst of times...but friends make it

all worth it. I'd like to thank God, my

parents, Manina, my extended family, Fred, and all of the people along the way who have helped me get to where I am today. The memories from here will last a lifetime, as will our

legacy. No more taking losses, it's time to take gains! We did it homies!

challenging years. Thank you to my teachers and mentors for putting so much effort into making me a better leader and a better person. To my classmates: it's been a rough ride, but we made it! I'll never forget you guys. "Be yourself, for you decide who you are. You choose what defines you. Do not let others make that choice for you." unknown -

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Cory James Ostrowski

William Lawrence Page

Broadalbin, NY

Suwanee, CA

Contracting

Civil Engineer

"I would like to be remembered as a

I'd first like to thank my family, both

who had a wonderful time living life, a man who had good friends, fine

immediate and my sponsors. Without

family and I don't think I could ask for anything more than that, actually."

been infinitely harder. To my friends, thanks for all the great times! I'll miss you all and all the shenanigans we've

man

Frank Sinatra

To my family, I love you very much.

To my friends, I will never forget the times we had. Thank you all so much. Finally, and without hesitation: Yes It

you, these four years would have

had over the years. Lastly, I'd like to thank God, because none of this

would be possible without him.

Psalm 27

Was.

Bradley W Pingel

Carson L. Slater

St. Louis. MO

Muncie. IN

Acquisitions

Pilot

"I've come to the conclusion that the

"Don't worry about the world coming

two most important things in life are

to an end today. It's already tomor-

good friends and a good bullpen."

row

in Australia."

Charles Schulz

Bob Lemon

So, here is to baseball for getting me here and to those friends for keeping me

here. Thanks to the family for the

support over the years. WP4L.

Dirk R Strykowski We/lsboro. PA

Stephen Richard Vrabic Fort Lauderdale Ft

Pilot

I can't really say it's what I thought it

I can't thank those close to me enough

would be, because I didn't know what it would be, but it's been something.

for the selfless help they have so often given throughout the years. To Dr. Green, what can I say short of

you're the Man. To my family, I love you guys more than you know. To my

boys, you are soul the reason why this place was worth it. [Dont] take life to seriously. You II never

get out alive.”

Van Wilder

Trevor J Vranicar

Cole Edward Wagner

Chillicothe. OH

West Point NE

Developmental Engineer

Pilot

Life flies by; don't procrastinate

Thanks to my family especially Mom

your way through it. Do as much as you can in your short time at the

and Dad for your support in this endeavor. It has been a long time

Academy. A special thanks to my

coming. You have always been just a quick phone call away for both the

father, mother, my sister Kristin, my sponsors The Donley's, all my AOCs and AMTs, all my friends, the upper classes that lead me, and especially the lower classes that I lead. Thank you all for helping to develop me into

good and bad days and I know that will never change. All my friends and especially fellow Phantoms, just take a second to grin and always remember, Yes It Was.

the person I am today.

Nathan J Walker

Cody James Weaver

Colorado Springs, CO

Mancos, CO

Pilot

First, I thank God for His many blessings. Isaiah 40:31

—

..but those who trust

in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will

walk and not be faint." Thank you Mom and Dad for all the love and support in

everything. Thank you Micah and

Hannah, I love you. Dudemang, you the mang. Saltwater bandits all rules apply,

stay salty...always.

Thanks to my family and friends who I couldn't have made it without, I love you guys. Always remember, "Yes it was..

Joseph AA Cortez Yonkers NY

Security Forces Thank you to my family and friends for always being there to guide me along this challenging path. Mom, you've always been my inspiration and continue to be every day. DJ Danny you'll always be my boys

keeping me sane. Sask, you'll always have a spot right by my side. 143 I'll never forget my teammates. Y'all are the best, we made it! TCF 24/7/365

Parker V Dodds Ei Paso IX Air Battle Manaoer

Thank you to everyone that helped me

through these past few years. I

have amazing family and friends that never gave up on me. Thank you to my parents for all the loads of laundry

and home-cooked meals. Thank you to my friends, roommates and squadmates for all your support. I wish you

good luck wherever life takes youl Go Air Force!

Kyle D Ellsworth

Daniel H Emery

Chandler, AZ

Lamar AA O

Intelligence

Air Battle Manager

I have graduated, due to the love

Thanks to my Mom and Dad. You

and support of my friends and family, my faith in God, and the desire to

gave me the tools to do this. Thanks

to all who have encouraged me and

do something awesome with my life. I

supported me throughout my time

pray for challenges to come and hope

here. Without your help and guidance I would not be the man I am today.

to take on each day as if it were my

last. "The LORD is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The

Philippians 4:11-13

(

LORD is the stronghold of my life whom shall I be afraid?”

Mom

of Psalm 27:1 -

Vivere Militare!

Michael T Greer

Katherine "KaP Higdon

North Hampton NH

Alice Springs. Australia

Intelligence

Air Field Operations

You are the best, thank you

Thank you to everyone who has

for always being there for me and

supported me over the last five years

being my biggest fan. Dad -You

and all the memories we have shared

are a

role model and a man that I

will look up to for the rest of my life.

Lauren, I'm proud of you and hope you never change. I’m fortunate to

have such great friends and family to

keep me going on those long days. I love you all. Non Sibi.

together. When you make a mistake, don't look back at it long. Take the reason of the thing into your mind, and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed.

The future is yet in your power. -

Phyllis Bottome

Grace Higgins

Siobhan Alia Hulslander

Incline Village NV

Intelligence Officer

Chesapeake, VA Intelligence

"I just want to thank everyone

There is no certainty; there is only

who made this day necessary."

adventure."

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Yogi Berra

Roberto Assagioli

Immense thanks to my friends, class-

But, really, thank you to my friends,

mates and mentors for four wonderful

family, mentors, and those who were

years of fun, learning, and adventure!

all of the above. I would never have pushed myself for so long if it weren't

Thank you to my family, for absolutely

Can t wait to see you all out there.

for your advice, encouragement, and love. When it's all said and done, I

everything. Go Falcons!

glad I stayed. Off we go into the

Wild Blue Yonder, eh?

I I

Trevor Pete Koenck

Krystal Rose Hynson

Denison IA

Newnan CA

Pilot

Intelligence

Thanks to my wonderful family for the

1 just wanted to thank all of my

unending support and encouragement.

friends and family. Without all of you

I love all of you. Thanks to my friends and classmates for all of the awesome and unforgettable memories. You're

1 would have let the stress of the

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past few years drive me insane. For everyone else, remember you're never

of the few things I'm really going

too old to have fun. "Fantasy is a nec-

to miss about this place. And thanks

essary ingredient in living. It's a way

to God for putting all of these amaz-

of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what 1 do, and that enables you to laugh at

one

ing people into my life.

life's realities."

Dr Seuss

—

David Kovalak

Jeffrey Alan Larkin

Grand Rapids, Ml

South,lake TX

Space Operations

Pilot

"We contend that for a nation to try

I could not have made it through here

to tax itself into prosperity is like a

without my friends and family. We have met so many challenges and

standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."

man

Winston Churchill

conquered them. I will continue challenging myself and others and will not rest until the job is done. ”1 refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death."

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Fight the good fight.

Matt Lavigne

Austin Grady McKenzie

South St Paul, MN

Newberg OR

Pilot

Space and Missiles Economics

Thanks Mom, Dad, Nick and Anna for supporting me during these tough four years. Without you guys my dream

Anonymous thanks for: cookie brownies, fraternity, loafing, spirit videos, spirit cheese, Aikido, shenanigans, tom-foolery, V8 Frusion regurgitation, humor, Dr Pepper, Halo parties, email wars, mandatory fun, good education, Econ, free food, innuendoes, explosions, brotasticness, ginormous subwoofers, cadet techno raves, taking the hill, critical thought, warrior-poets, the Republic, CST, Free Socks, Rifftrax,

would not have come true. "More cheers more beer, that's it that's all."

worm-tossing and the Blue Zoo.

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Charles Andrew Miller

Michael Opie Mosteller

Bakersfield CA

East Bend. AA_

Pilot

Navigator Thank you to everyone that help me

'[A] man is free at the moment he chooses to be.

—

get to where I am in life right now. I

Voltaire

could not have made it without all of you. I am greatly appreciative to all

of my friends who helped me cope

with everyday life and to my family who supported me the whole way. Remember to always take easy and live it to its fullest, forever.

Jordan Passmore

Stephen W Pfaff

Corning, NY Logistics Readiness

Crystal Lake, IL Cyber Warfare Officer

Thanks to everyone that has sup-

Well, I did it!

ported and friended me throughout my time here. Now let's go out there

and Ramjam.

Fact. Bears eat beets. Bears...Beets... Battlestar Galactica.

Taylor Paul Gerard Soster

Patrick N Steppe

Salt Lake City, UT

Swansea. IL

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Pilot

Thank you to my family and friends for their love and support over the

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last four years. If it were not for them

I would not have made it to where I am today. I love you all and will never

forget everything you have

done for me. Always remember one

thing, "In life you are going to make mistakes, you're going to fall down, but it's the getting up that counts.'

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Scott William Sung

Michael E Tempter

Vienna. VA

Intelligence

These four years have been invaluable

I couldn t have done this without God

Torrance CA

to me. I was given the opportunity to

do incredible things. I have traveled to beautiful places where I saw fascinating things. I have met amazing people of all backgrounds. Truly, I

have grown as a person. Thank you to my friends and, most importantly, my family for all the love and support

they provide me. Classmates, congratulations! We have so much ahead of us to be excited for.

my friends, and my family

I'm truly

blessed. Kimberly, you inspired me.

Umma, you supported me. But, Dad I did it for you. I know you'll continue to watch over me as I start the next

chapter of my life.

Amy Marie Terry

Jared D Tew

Seminole, TX

Park City UT

Behavioral Scientist

Pilot

I owe complete gratitude to my

I couldn't have made it without having both of my families there for me.

family first and friends second. Without them I would not have made it through. Y'all have helped me

through tough times and for that I am eternally grateful. Therefore do not

Thanks to everyone for the memorable four years. It was a fun ride. Win the West!!! Tic Toe, Walk O' Clock.

worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow

will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." —

Matthew 6:34

Matthew Alexander Torrence Tulsa OK Air Battle Manager

Train at the pace to sustain the pace!

‘

Michael "Ewok Walker

Michael T Willcox

San Diego, CA

McKinney TX

Pilot

I want to thank all my friends, fam-

Thank you everyone who made this

ily, and those PTWOBS! Thanks for making this time here full of great

that we will meet again in some way,

memories!! Lil Walk, 382 "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive

safely at death"

Anonymous

bearable for your support. I hope

shape, or form down the road. To everyone coming after me, my one

piece of advice is to forget all advice; you will just wing it anyways.

"They can't stop me, even if they stopped me!" Lil Wayne -

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Katie Barber Beverly Hills L.4 Acquisitions Thanks Mom and Dad for all your

help through these fun years. Rebecca you are a "girl's best friend," thanks for being there through everything. Krissy, I love you and I'm so proud of you! Jade you're my other half love ya girly! To everyone else I've been close to along the way, you've made me into the woman I am today. Thanks for everything, the good times and the bad. Philippians 4:13

TWENTY-SIX

Sean M Boyington

Spokane.

Alisfer Call Union. K I.

Pilot

"Be who you are and say what you

I d like to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have shown me over the last few years.

feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't

mind.”

—

Dr. Seuss.

My undying thanks to all of you who didn't mind. Without you the experiences of this place would mean

nothing.

Charles Mitchell Etheridge

Joseph Fry

Macon. GA

Laramie. WY

Pilot

Thanks to all my friends and family. Mom and Dad, thanks for all your support. Harrison, thanks for putting up with my stuff all over the room for the past two years. Mary Ellen, thanks for putting up with everything and sticking it out with me! Your love

A big thank you to my family for your

the hard times. I love you and I could

support and prayers throughout the last four years. It hasn't always been easy, but you all have never failed to be a great encouragement. Also, a thanks and congratulations to my fellow 2011 Barons. This place wouldn't have been near as great without you all. Best of luck to all of you in the

have never made it with you (and

future!

and support always got me through

Winston!).

Thomas Paul Hansen

Dustin Gil Heideman

Berkeley Heights. NJ Intelligence

John Day OR

Unmanned Aerial Systems

To my family, friends, coaches, and

When I first got here I couldn't even

mentors, thank you for your support

these past four years. To all the fellas, who's the best? To Sarah, thank you

for all your love and devotion. Let's take on the world together. Finally, God, You are my Rock and my Salvation. Psalm 62:5-8.

imagine how I was going to get

through five years of this place. I probably wouldn't have if it wasn't for the grace of God, my family, the Christmans, Mike, Brit, Evan, Ty, and all my other friends, who were always there believing and supporting me in this endeavor. I will always be thankful and grateful for what you all did for me. God Bless!

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Christopher David Hollinger

Renee L Kittka

Fuquay-Varina, NC

Bethesda AAD

Pilot

Navigator

I want to thank God, my family, and

I wont to thank my family for

friends, getting through the Academy

always being there and supporting me through my four years here at the Academy. Thank you to all my teachers who helped me through all my classes. Thanks to all the girls on the Lax team, it was awesome being your guys' captain and good luck

would not have been possible without them. The friendships and experiences I had made all the ups and downs

worth it. Graduating from USAFA is truly a dream come true. I will cherish many of the memories I made here,

others not so much. It's been a good run

2011, I look forward to seeing

next year. To everyone else, "Be the

change in the world you wish to see.'

what you will accomplish in your

Mahatma Ghandi

futures.

Derek Crews Kvedar

Harrison T Marble

Lynnfieia'. /VIA Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot

Talkeetna AK

To the team

Pilot

I wouldn't have made

it through this place without you guys.

Mom and Dad, thank you for raising me into the man I am today so I can be at

To my family

this point in my life. To my friends here,

—

thanks for everything

you've done for me that allowed me

thank you for your friendship, it's been

to do what I've done. To my class

real, and I'm looking forward to the next chapter. Mitch, thanks for all the Aplia

good luck in everything you choose to do.

answers

ll have to pay better atten-

tion to where the terrazzo cameras are!

Life is an adventure...

"Be a man, follow the Lord!"

Kay Magdalena Nissen

Doug Philips

Blake Adam Page

Nazareth. PA

San Clemente CA

Force Support

Space and Missiles

Wolfpups for Life

Whoa Barons!

Thanks everyone, you know who you are,

I wouldn't be where I am without you.

"If you live with me, III die for you..." -

Green Day

I would have never attended this school or stayed without the help of my family, teammates, and fiancee.

You have all helped to get me through the tough times and keep

focused and I can't thank you all enough. I have had a better

experience than I would have ever

expected freshman year. Sells, sauce, and beck, see you dudes next year in the silo.

11 Christopher Lee Poulsen

Caleb F Powell

Atlantic IA

South Jordan UT

Pilot

Documentation: I'd like to thank

Cliche, Cliche, Cliche...and all the other good stuff that everyone says!

everyone who encouraged me along

the way, especially my family. The memories we made along the way

will never be forgotten. "Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet." Bob Dylan -

But really I'm glad I had all the help I did to make it through this place.

Eric R Prince

Holey Down Puffenbarger

South Jordan. UT

Fairfax Station, VA

Pilot

Thanks to God, my Mom and Dad, my family, and my friends for helping me get to where I am today!

who have been there for me along the way. It has been a great four

■

Thank you to my family and friends

years and I wouldn't trade it for

anything. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure...As we let our own light shine...we are liberated from our

fear, our presence automatically liberMarianne Williamson ates others." -

Jason E Roberts

Alicia Margaret Robillard

Victorville CA

Bristol. CT

Space and Missiles operator

Pilot

The crazy advnetures life brings

Thank you to my family for supporting me

through. Mom, Dad, Lauren, Coli.

and Meme, I would never have made it to where I am today without your constant encouragement. Cate, and

all my friends, you made everything

worth it, I love you all. Mona, MRGB BTB. "The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience

always. LaxLadies

to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer

experience."

Zone H Steadman

—

Eleanor Roosevelt

Fernando Suito Acuna

Salt Lake City. UT

Anaheim. CA

Pilot

Unmanned Aerial Systems Pilot

Thanks Mom and Dad for all of your

Thank you to my friends and espe-

support and encouragement, even

dally family in California and New

before I started here at the Academy

Mexico. I could not have done this without their support. I want to spedally thank my fiancee and little man Alessandro for getting me through

it was you two that set me up for

Barons, I am going to miss all of you, you are great friends and I hope to see you all around!

success.

those tough times.

# Marcus R Tenenbaum

Evan Terry

Florham Park, NJ

Hoover. At

Cyberwarfare

Aeronautical engineer

Thank you to my family and friends. I

Thanks to my Heavenly Father, Family

appreciate the help in everything I've been through here. Good luck to all. "If your life was a book would anyone want to read it."

unknown

and Friends, especially those I have met here. Here is a quick summary

of me: "Let man regard us in this manner..."

ICorinthians 4:1; Today

I gave my all, for that which I did not give has been lost forever,

unknown:

Anything worth doing is worth doing to excess." Edwin Land -

Hatton "Ginger" Updike

Robert Lee Volsey II

Chandler. AZ

Rock Springs, WY

Pilot

Life is either an extreme adventure

Thank you to my family for the con-

nothing at all, you can waste your time playing it safe, or you can go for

stant support these past four years. I

it. But at some point, you know when

To my friends, it has been a wild ride and I am glad you were here to ride

something's right. This place has truly been an adventure. "What we do in life echoes in eternity." Maximus. Thanks to my friends and family for the tremendous support. I would not have made it without you. -

could not have made it without you.

it with me. I can t believe it is already over, but

it is really just the beginning.

Cody Paul Wheeler Boardman OH Pilot Thanks to all my friends and family who have supported me and helped

get through this place. To a select few, thank you for not felling anyone about the things we never did, on the me

weekends that never happened. "For what is the best choice, for each individual is the highest it is possible for him to achieve." —Aristotle; "Never

take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway." unknown —

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Michael Louis Alonso Marlboro NJ

Acquisitions Dad, Mom, Julian, T, Emily, and Hay lee, THANK YOU so much for everything you have done for me. I love you all so much and I don't know what I would have done without Sara, you are the best thing that

you.

has happened to me, and I love you.

Friends, thanks for being there for me when I needed you, I hope we can

keep this friendship for a long time. General Olds, cheerio!

Took

Tom Baker

Brittany Bennett

Holy. Ml Contracting

Port Huron Ml

Acquisitions

four years but I finally made

it. Crawled through the trenches,

crawled through the deepest of valleys. Then, three years later, I finally made it. I made it to the top of the mountain...crawled to the top of that mountain. Then it all hit the fan and now

I'm back down in the trenches.

Back down crawling through the valley. But you know what? They can't stop me, even if they stop me!

Ineffable out!

I would've never made it through without all of my family's love and support.

Thank you, Dad; you're my hero. The

Harpers, you're in my family forever. I love you all. Mike, you're such a blessing to me. I could never thank you enough. Lady Laxers, BTB! Friends and fellow T-Birds: we've laughed, cried, and helped each other make it through. Wouldn't trade any of it for the world. I'll see you all out there!

“

Rebecca Bonkers Bodtke

John IP “IP“ Christy

Naples Italy

Reston VA

Pilot

"I am the master of my fate, I am the

To my family- thanks for all the love and support you have given me over

captain of my soul," (William Ernest

Hensley) have been the words I've

the past 22 years. I love you all. To

tried to live by. But there are other

my friends- congratulations, we made

important words: Mom, Dad, brother, family, friend, and classmate. Without

it! Y a todos mis amigos por el mundo.

all of you the path would have been

gracias por su amistad y que tengan buena suerte con todo. Sobrevivimos

much harder. The fight has been long

"la mofa" de las cuevas!

and difficult, but I am grateful for it. To those that follow (warning...bio

humor): make life your niche!

Antonio Concepcion Niceville FL

Phil Cook ;emp;e lerrace

Behavioral Scientist

Pilot

To the boys and girls of 27, preppies,

"Have I not commanded you? Be

and all the other awesome people I

strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with

met here and will never forget; Thank

you! I could not have made it through the five years without the crazy nights

(Haps, O'Malley's, Pinz, Back East, and more). Thank you Mom, Dad,

Sylvia, Carmen, and Santi, for pushing me even

when I didn't want to be

pushed, it was worth it. "You've got to pay the price...”

Joshua 1: you wherever you go." All praise and honor be to God the -

Father Almighty and Christ Jesus His Son. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa. and Matt: Without your love and support, none of this would have ever been possible. To the PTWOBs...Blue Skies 384

Corey Austin Daughenbaugh

Peter A DeBois

Lees Summit, MO

Gresham OP

Space and Missiles

Financial Management

"Good Gawd!" Mom, Dad, Shawn,

Thanks to my Colorado and Oregon family for helping me through the last four years! I couldn't have gotten this far without you. The Academy journey was tough but the friends I made along the way made it all worthwhile. From Vegas and the Caribbean, to

Mary, and my old crew: Mike and Mike, and Kate-0, thanks for

everything. Shout to my boys Necco, MasterShef, Gnarles and Jack! (and the Weasel). I learned some amazing

things and met amazing people, but best of all, I learned to pick myself up from the ground, and to keep going.

Renditions and the Riviera (Bandits) we made the most of it...Remember, You

Most importantly, I discovered this is

got to have some salt about ya.“

my life, and nobody can stop me from

achieving my dreams.

Caleb Decker

Jon S Flanagan

Indianapolis. IN

Everett W.A

Cyberspace Operations

Pilot

In the words of the great warrior poet Ice Cube, if the day did not re-

Thank you to my family for everything

quire an AK then it was indeed good.

time here. It has meant more than you

you have done for me throughout my

know. To my friends

I will never for-

get the good times we had and the places we went. If it wasn't for my family and friends I would have never

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made it through this place. The last five years have gone by faster than I thought. "Pain is temporary; quitting Lance Armstrong lasts forever." -

Charley Adams Ford III

Derek William Francis

Clovis, CA

Corona CA

Financial Management

Pilot

To my Mom, Dad, Emily, Alyssa, Gus, and Spencer, thank you so much for

Thank you Mom, Dad, Elaine, Ryan and Adrienne for supporting me, I

the love and support you have given

love you all!

through the years. It went by so

fast. You were with me every step of the way, whether it was a water

polo game or a tough day at school. The journey was epic to say the least, I am thankful for all the experiences I have had and the friendships I have made.

Gregory "Old Greg" Guiney

Woodruff Johnson

.Moncks Corner SC

Annapolis. MD

Pilot

Acauisitons

I would like to thank my family for

Thanks Mom and Dad for everything

all your support and encouragement. I would not be the man I am today without everything you've done for me. Staying at the Academy was the

Love you guys! Good Luck with everything Maggie, thanks for being such a great Sister, Love you!...Jenn.

best choice I have ever made, and I want to thank all my fellow T-birds,

past and present, for making if the easiest choice I have ever made. I'm

going to miss eating dinner out on the porch. OLDS!

what is the proper yaw of melvin 324 to keep straight and level flight?

AFLAX...Wins, Beating Army, tough losses, Cancun, Navy Game, Halloween, Jose Duenes, Ring Dance, Vegas, Broklahoma, too many good times love you guys, and Tristan, best wishes to you and Tania in the future.

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Andrew J Lamb Siioam Springs AR Pilot

Mom. Dad. and Ashton

Words

can't begin to express the gratitude I have for your support. I truly would not be here without you. To my

friends, it's been an unforgettable ride! I'll always cherish the time we spent here together and I can't wait until we meet again in the future. Each day you live is one you'll never get back, make the absolute most of it. Finally, LUSD and Box, see ya!

Kenny Lamendola

Jamie LaRivee

Westlake. OH

Monument, CO

Acquisitions

Pilot

"A man can be as great as he wants

I could not have made it this far

to be. If you believe in yourself and

without everyone around me

have the courage, the determination,

to my great friends and my wonderful

thanks

the dedication, the competitive drive,

family! "My best friend gave me the

and if you are willing to sacrifice the

best advice, he said each day's a gift

little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile. It can be done.'' Vince Lombardi

unturned, leave your fears behind, and

and not a given right, leave no stone

try to take the path less traveled by."

Nickelback

Ryan Murdock Triangle, VA Pilot Thanks to everyone who helped made this place better and more fun -

my family, the squaddies, ZRFC, and those crazy exchangers we always

got. The Academy has been a great experience with a lot of adventures. It was a challenge at times, but helped me

to grow as a person and learn

what challenges lie ahead.

Ryan S Rickert

Jacob MacRae Ricks

Indianapolis, IN Cyberspace Operations

Brenham TX

Message to the future:

I must thank God, my family, and my friends for their constant support and

If you are reading this right now and you are me, congratulations, you

made it. Go call your friends to say hi and reminisce old times. Call your

family and say thanks for everything again. Now go and live your life...

Pilot

guidance. Without them, I would not find myself where I stand today. The friends I have made here are not just friends, but truly part of my family. Balius baigs, kurvos namo, bet seima visada pasilieka"

—

is over, the friends

when the party go home, but the

family always stays...Oldsstyle!

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Josh Stroud

Martynas Smitas

Bryan. TX

Kaunas, Lithuania

Pilot I want to thank God, my family and

friends for all fhe support. I could not

have done it without you. I want to thank everybody for the fabulous time in the United States. Now, come and

party all the time in Lithuania!!! "What makes the desert beauti-

ful,' said the little prince, 'is that somewhere it hides a well..."' Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are things that men need to believe in the most. That people are

basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that power and money, money and power mean nothing; that good always love true love triumphs over evil, ...

never

dies.

...

Doesn't matter if it's true

not a man should believe in those

things because they're the things worth believing in." Secondhand Lions -

Michael A Tester

Abigail Ann Sutton

h'omosassa, FL

Lawrenceburg. IN Acquisitions

Aircraft Maintenance Mom and Dad Thank you for all of your love, support, and encouragement throughout the past five years. You two have been there for me -

I sincerely thank my friends and family

for their unending love and support the past four years, but most of all, my Mom. I would not be here if not for all your love and encourage-

over

ment! To my teachers and mentors, thank you for dedication guidance.

through everything. The Dykstra's

Thanks for opening your house and

family up to me. You two are a blessing. Bobby and Jenn Thanks -

Class of 2011, work to live, never look back, conquer your fears, and chase your dreams. "To thine own self be true." Polonius, Hamlet -

for all the support. Britt can

—

No words

express what you mean to me.

I can't wait to finally "start" our lives

together. I love you.

Daniel Wyatt Winningham Nashville, TN Pilot First thanks goes to my parents for their constant support, yall are the

best! Thanks 27 for being a great place to work and live in. Ken and Marva, thanks so much for letting us take over your house and get away

from here on the weekends. Fi-

nally, thanks to those back home who stayed close, Robin Olds, and 6G40.

Matt A Alva Mission Viejo CA

Acquisitions I want to thank my Father and Moth-

family, and friends for supporting through the five years here at the Academy. It has been a long haul,

er, me

but I made it! I also want to thank my sponsor dad and brothers for the awesome

memories. I never would

have been able to reach my dreams without the influence and guidance from all of you. Thank you so much!

Michael David Barnhart

Zachary Taylor Bradford

Loganvilie GA

E! Paso TX

Scientist

Pilot

I thank my parents, family, and friends

Thank you mom, dad, Will, all of my

because without them I would not have made it this far. Remember:

"There is nothing impossible to him Alexander the Great.

who will try."

Scientia est potentia.

great friends from home and here, and God who have all helped me on this difficult and life-changing journey. I wouldn't trade it for anything. I don't

know what God has in store for me but as long as my family and friends are

with me, it will be great. "No man

is a failure who has friends' mous; "Just

Anony-

gotta keep livin' man...L-l-

V-l-N- Matthew McConaughey

Mar/ena J Carrillo

Travis R Collier

Louisville,, K Y

Warner Robins AFB. GA

Pilot

To Mom, Dad, Christina, and Shayne I would not be where I am today

The Academy is a great place to find out the kind of person that you want to be...or don't want to be.

—

without your love and support. Thank you for always believing in me when

I did not believe in myself. To my best

friends, Glynnis and Sarah, you make my world brighter and every day better. To the Blackbirds, it has been an

honor and a privilege. 'Lo que esta pa ti nadie te lo quita."

Andrew R Cutler

Adrianna J Eaton

Meridian, ID

Lakeland FL

Pilot

Astro Developmental Engineer

I want to thank my parents for their

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer

loving guidance and support. I've had an awesome

time these past four

years making many great friends. This

experience at USAFA has been challenging, but very rewarding. Sleep is

for the weak. Philippians 4:4.

yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one

who II decide where to go... -

Dr. Seuss

Brian "Farmhouse"Farmer

Bobby Geiger

Cody VIC

Santa Barbara, CA

Pilot

On a powder day, always go first

If it wasn't for my family, my faith and water polo, I would not be where I am today. I have been blessed with

You can't get hurt in the air

amazing support cast; Mom, Dad, Danielle, Billy and Tyler, I am lucky to

A fast skier is a safe skier

Thank you to my friends, my family,

have all of you in my life. I will look

my coaches, and my mentors. My success

back on my experience at the Academy with pride, for I have endured the hardest times of my life here. To

is your success.

my teammates, "I have always thought

the actions of men the best interpreters

of their thoughts."

—

John Locke

Jeremy D Granow

George M Knudsen

Charlotte. NC

Colorado Springs CO

Pilot

Civil Engineering

Friends made the four years fly by. Through the good times and numerous bad, I could count on plenty of laughs. You are all awesome people and

Live life to the fullest because once you are born you start dying.

great to be around. Thanks for my

family for all the love and help. Time to move on to bigger and better things! See you out in the real world. Best of luck to everyone, Jeremy

Forrest Mitchell Lampela

Dominic VC Leon Guerrero

Alexandria VA

Yona. Guam

Pilot

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

"I just like to smile. Smiling's my

I have to begin by thanking the man

favorite!"

Buddy, Elf

above for always giving me the faith I needed to make it through this

place. Ma, Dad, Lynn, Steve, Flo, and Alessandro, I represent a little piece of each of you because you all have been my strength and encouragement since Day 1. I'll never let you guys down. Si yu'os ma'ase yan hu guaiya

hao.

Matthew R Markling

Shayne Lucas McAfee

Cleveland, OH

Andover CT

Navigator

Pilot

Thanks to everyone who helped me through the academy. My family

Thank you to all of you who have

and my friends back home. Thank you especially to the lifelong friends I

here, to my family for all they have done, and to all of the lifelong friends

made at the Academy. Thank you for helping me through the rough times

helped me through my four years

I have gained along fhe way.

and becoming my second family.

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A jay McLaughlin

Houston TX

Pilot

Aircraft Maintenance

All men dream, but not equally. Those

I want to thank God for blessing me each and every day; I couldnt have

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Marifza N Mendoza

Seattle. WA

who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the

day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." -

T E Lawrence

made it without him. Mom, dad, Kary, Christopher, and JR I love you guys very much.

Thank you for always being

there; I couldn't have made it without your support. To my Prep School friends: WE HAVE FINALLY MADE IT!! To all my friends: thank you for everything, time flew by because you were there in

the hard times and the good times.

Lianna Marie Phillips Kathleen CA

Sarah Rose Ruckriegle

Breckenriage CO

Cyberspace

Pitot

After five long years at USAFA, it is

"To sacrifice what you are and to live

hard to imagine myself where I am now.

I would like to thank my family

without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying" -Joan of Arc

for all of their support through the difficult times. For that, I am eternally grateful. Without you, I would not have made it this far. I love you,

Thank you for the greatest gift of my life; believing in me. I love you. My

Mom, Dad, and Barak!

best friends Glynnis and Marlena: the

Dad, Mom, Heidi and Stephanie:

words thank you" fail to express my

gratitude for your selfless love and support. You're my people. Never Stop Exploring.

Mark W Sajowitz

Jon J Santiago Jr

Nicevil/e FL

Kapolei HI

Pitot

Pilot

These past four years have been the toughest and most rewarding I've had

out of the north. Until then, dive even

the pleasure of going through. Thanks

when the waters dirty.

mom

and dad for continually support-

ing me in this adventure and my two brothers, Eric and Scott, for always

providing a little friendly competition.

No surf with the right tide and winds

Always remember those who helped you along the way. Mom, Dad, Trina, Aaron, and Jodi

I stand here

Thanks to my friends who have made

today because of your love and sup-

these past four years memorable. I'm

port. Mahalo to my braddahs for all

looking forward to seeing everyone

of the good times.

out there in the real world! Cheers!

Kyle R Southard

Bojan "Udi" Udovicic

Vogelbach, Germany Force Support

Uzice. Serbia Kosmonaut

As we leave this academy to defend

I would like to thank the leader-

country's constitution, we know that we're ready to do so with excel-

ship for the wonderful four years spent here. Guys, I will never forget

our

lence. To the Class of 2011, thanks for being there for each other. Out of many, we are one. To my mother,

father, and brother, I love you.

you. Seriously, it's been a wonderful

experience.

Eric 'Atch" Atchison Northfieid AAN Air Liaison Officer

First and foremost, all the glory and praise goes to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I couldn't have made it

through without Him! To my family thank you so much for all your support and prayers...I am so blessed to have you! To the Class of Olds, you all were such an awesome group of classmates, I'm glad I had the privilege

of getting to know all of you! Philippians 3:7-8

Cameron A Carter

Max Jeffray Barnes Hayward, Wl

Chicago. IL Contracting

Acquisitions Thank you Mom and Dad for always

being there for me. Thank you Jess, Alex, Tanner, Dave and the rest of my

Carlos Helu, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffet...I will eat your lunch.

friends for keeping me relatively sane the last couple years. Lastly, thank you

Grandpa for giving me the inspiration to come here and, most importantly, the inspiration to stay. You are truly missed.

Nancy Carolina Chavez

Neil Delaney

Newberg, OR

Grand Rapids Ml

Pilot

I've been in some crazy but delicious

To those who helped me find my

ice cream flavored dreams... I live the

way, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.

My family, friends, Panthers and

life I love and I love the life I live! I've come

to find that if you're honest with

yourself life may not give you what you want but it’ll give you what you

need. C'est la vie! But seriously

my family, friends, roomies, and of

teammates that always have my back -

you guys are the best. Thank you

God, "for I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength" (Phil 4:13). A special thanks to the Chief for

Muchas Gracias for

his inspiring words of wisdom, James

your support and encouragement to

live out my dreams!

Austin, and the Wrestling team who have prepared me for future trials. Keep banging heads boys.

Brittany N Dutton

John David Feltenberger

Tucker, GA

New Braunfels. TX

Force Support

Pilot

Praise be to God I could not have made it without faith in You. Thanks

Thanks to my family and friends for all

course

Chad

to my family, friends, and teammates

for all the love and support you have given me over the years. Also thank you to my fiance, Josiah Loeser, who made each day a brighter day.

And special thanks to my roommate, Bridgette Griffiths, for inspiring me to become a better person with each

day that passes. Philippians 4:13

the support, through the good times and the hard times. Thanks for teach-

ing me to keep everything in perspective and to work towards my goals each day. Illegitimi non carborundum

Ian Michael Gregoire Colorado Springs. CO Pilot

What an incredible journey! Chasing the dream has been all thanks to incredible family and friends who have been with me every step of the way.

Bridgette D Griffiths Perry. Ml Physical Therapy Thanks and glory to God, He gives all strength and faith! Dad you are the most amazing man I know—I love and miss you. Mom—thanks for

everything,

couldn't have done this without you. To all my family: thanks for your love,

encouragement, and wisdom. Thanks to amazing friends, both here and there, you keep me humble and sane.

Brittany—Roommate!!!! You've become a sister. Panthers and Babybirds you'll always be family! Jeremiah 29:11

Caleb "Skyraptor/Chexmex" K/ass

David lamb Chop“ Lam

Escondido CA

Boonfon NJ

Pilot

Contracting

Wow, I have to thank God for be-

Cadet life is like the stock market. bulls and bears. And sometimes, there is a

ing a personal support and for such amazing parents. My parents are THE role models on how to live, thanks

Mom and Dad. Countless others who

There are peaks and valleys

recession, but in the long run, there is

bound to be a rally!

have always been there, Uncle Ray/ Aunt Robie to name a few (my sibling, yes even the blonde ones, hahal (my friends, you know who you are). I want to finish with, Live; Strong, Fearless,

Happy, Passionately and with Love

Tanner A Lee

Nash S Mills

Moorehead MN

Newport Beach LA

Pilot

Without my family and friends I

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wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you for all of your support!

Robert C Nolan III

Noah Alexander Palicia

Stafford VA

Stoneboro. PA

Pilot

To my family and friends, I owe you everything. Thank you so much for the

support and love you all have shown me, I

will never forget it, nor will I

forget you. Olds and cheers.

Hey, I m a reasonable guy...But I've just experienced some very unreasonable things." Jack Burton -

"They just keep coming. But that's what keeps me going." -Jim Thorpe Thank you to all my brothers and sisters in 34 and 29! Good Luck!

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Garrett M Riley

Hickory Hills IL Pilot To those I have met and known along

the way it has been a special journey! I thank everyone who has been there tor me along the way. To my freshman

squad mates you were the best!

To my PANTHERS it has been a great ride! Friends and family I cannot wait to see what the future holds!!! LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD, CLIFF, BEN, AND KEVIN!!! Now let's go camping!

Peter "Shu“ Shufeldt

Benjamin Joseph So/tisz II

Portland, OR

Detroit, Ml

Pilot

Cyberspace Warfare

Dad, Mom, and Joy: thank you for

"It's hard to be humble when you're as

your prayers and encouragement.

great as I am."

Mohammad Ali

Tara, my North Korean Communist, I can't wait to start our adventure.

"I have learned to use the word

impossible' with the greatest caution." -

Wemher von Braun

Sam one Amorita Suluai

Hunter Keane Van Stetsen

Pago Pago, American Samoa Contracting I'm free! Thank you Lord! Mom and dad you are my inspiration and heart.

Mika, Mati, and Brina you've blessed me with skills of patience and endurHaha. To papas, nanas, aunties

ance.

and uncles, thank you for everything!

Sponsor families, thank you for being my home away from home. Sponsor sisters, Chris, and especially Esther thanks for putting up with me. I love

you! To the rugby team, FABU baby! -

"It gets better, I swear.”

Benicia CA ,

Pilot No one person can ever truly succeed

alone. Whatever the journey, whatever the cause, there are always a few faithful friends ready to do what no one

else will; to lift you up when

you re down, to hold you up when you re out. This is God, Family, and Friends. Thank God for my wonderful family and friends! Dad, Mom,

Pamela, and Eric, you guys were the wind beneath my wings! Isaiah 40:31

Andrew S Wagner Phoenix, AZ Pilot "I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are

good friends and a good bullpen." -

Bob Lemon

Thanks for the memories, amigos!

Remember: No rain, no rainbows.

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Laura A Abbott

Eugene OP Special Investigations Two years with 2010. Two years with 2011. One year abroad. All eternity with Jesus Christ. "I decided to sacrifice my life with all its pleasures to God. But he greatly

disappointed me in this idea, for I have met with nothing but satisfaction in giving my life over to Him. —

Brother Lawrence

Stan Amundsen

Jonathon Michael Ashley

Phoenix AZ

Brooks. CA

Pilot

If the only way you can accept an

I'd like to thank my parents for all

assertion is by faith, then you are

their support and guidance along the

conceding that it can't be taken on its

way. To my grandparents, especially Granddaddy Junebug, thank you for the inspiration! To my friends here at the Academy: I wish you the best in your careers and will greatly cherish

own

merits.

the memories we made.

Dustin M Beall

Callie W Brown

Westminster MD

Palmdale CA

Security Forces

Force Support

Thanks to Friends and Family for help-

You may be whatever you resolve

ing me through here. I think we've all learned a lot from the Academy: but

to be.”

in the end it's just a

Gen "Stonewall'' Thomas J Jackson

place, the people

and the memories are what will endure with us as time passes.

Colton T Cash

Carson Cleveland

Los Lunas, NM

Mokena it

Scientific Analyst

Acquisitions

Thank you to my family for all of the

ZRFC

love and support through the last four years; Friends: I couldn't have done it without you, thanks for helping me

through. Eemember all of our good times! We finally made it through, make sure to keep in touch. Gilby: I will never forget the support, the shows, or the ridiculous number of

good times; I couldn't ask for a better roommate.

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Sean Thomas Coombs

Jessica Louise Drewicz

Nice viHe. FL

Midlothian. VA

Cyberspace

Intelligence

Amazing how powerful the word "mandatory" is here. So, here goes another thing that must be done. Thanks for all the encouragement and

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Alyssa, Sam

support over the years!

Jack, Max, and Sarah for helping me

get through these last four years.

I love you all and your support has meant so much to me. To the Dance

Girls, the last two years have been great. Remember, "Life is like a marshmallow, keep squeezing it flat and it keeps straightening itself. So if you

feel squeezed, you're strong enough Dad to straighten yourself up." —

Ashleigh Anne Fugote

Bryan Gilbreath

Rochester MN

Intelligence

Bainbridge Island. WA Cyberspace Operations

Thanks to my friends and family for all

Mom and Dad, thank you for pushing

the love and support they have given

me more

than I ever thought possible.

the past five years, I couldn't have

AFLAX # 5

done it without you! USAFA has been

good for lots of laughter, smiles, late nights, and incredibly long parades. This is only the beginning...

“

Benjamin 'Tanto Sr Gunn

David Bryce Holloway

Gainesville. CA

Broomfield. CO

Pilot

It's just a tortilla "Robert Dawson"

Thank you Mom and Dad for all of your support! Thank you brother for convincing me to follow your

footsteps even though you knew the pain. Thanks to all my friends for pushing me through the hard times and

enjoying the good times. See you on the other side! Beware of the Beast! -

William Alexander Keuchler Columbus. OH

Roommate Dave

John Patrick Maggs Scotia NY

Aircraft Maintenance

Acquisitions

It has been a long, slow, and at time torturous five years since I first enter

It's been real, it's been fun, but not real fun. Good luck Connor. "Seren-

the academy and without the support

dipity usually beats careful planning if preparation meets opportunity."

of my coaches, friends, and family I don't think I would have been able to keep my sanity, so I would like to thank them for that. The friends

I've made at the Academy have been great and I'm anxious to work

with them out in the real Air Force. GOOD BYE USAFA!

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Gabriel Matthew Necochea

Travis Fenner

Hemet CA

Pitfsboro IN

Pilot

Acquisitions

"Nothing of me is original. I am the

I thank the Lord Jesus, my parents, Eric.

combined effort of everybody I've ever known." Palahniuk; To my par-

have played an influential role in my

Dale Earnhardt, and all others who

ents and family, I love you and owe

life; to include: classmates, professors

you the world. To my benefactors and

and other permanent party members.

friends, Colonel Strain and Master Shef especially, I am eternally grateful. For rigorous teachers seized my youth, And purged its faith, and trimmed its

fire, Showed me the high, white star of

Truth, There bade me gaze, and there aspire." Matthew Arnold -

Charles J Prichard

Robert Austin Robinson

Aurora. CO

Heath IX

Acquisitions

"I can do everything through Christ,

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who gives me strength." Philippines

4:13. Thank you God for giving me the strength to persevere! Everything I do is for your glory. Thank you to my

family, friends, teachers and mentors for your support. I couldn't have done it without you. I still can't believe I made it! "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the

glory of God."

ICorinthians 10:31

Breanna Marie Schmidt

Jordan Allen Sheffer

Pock ton, It

Kalamazoo. Ml

Intelligence

Pilot

"I have nothing to offer but blood, toil,

I want to thank my family for all the

tears and sweat."

Winston Churchill.

support they've given me through

Also, the wise words of my old training officer to my freshmen classmates:

my time here at the Academy and

"What did you think this was going to

be, a bunch of rainbows and skittles?"

my amazing fiancee Rachel who's been wonderful in our long distance

relationship. Mostly though, I want to thank God. I have grown so much in my time here and I would not be

where I am if it weren't for His grace. Psalm 16:8-11. May I never forget where my strength comes from.

Megan Amanda Thompson Grand Forks APB ND

Gloriemar "TS“ Torre' Santiago

Hope .Mill's NO

Ordnance "I will see you in the light of a thousand suns. I will hear you in the sound of the waves. I will know you

when I come, as we all will come through the doors beyond the grave." -

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Five years! To all of my preppies friends, and especially the teachers that fought for me to stay thank you. It wasn't always easy. To my family, the hardest part was being away, but you helped me get to where I am today. To those I've lost on this journey like my grandfather said, "Lo mas importante es seguir adelante" and my grandmother otro angel velando del cielo” GLOW c/o 2011 C SOD Joshua 1:9

Gabriel Sahagun Valdeleon

Courtney Vidt

Round Rock. TX

Vacaville CA

Security Forces

Pilot

Thanks Mom, Dad, Ate, Tom, Will,

"Be who you are, say what you feel

Conway, P07_AII.

because those who mind, don't matter,

All I do for you.

and those who matter, don't mind." -

Time's up, let's do this!"

Dr. Seuss.

Daddy you have been my inspiration and Mom you are my hero. To all my friends, family and mentors thank you for all your guidance and support

throughout the years. Luke 12:48

Andrew David Whitmey Dana Point. CA Pilot Thanks to my friends and family, especially my best man Stan and most of all my beautiful wife-to-be Sarah. I couldn't have possibly made it through this place without both of you keeping me sane! Thanks as well to LtCol Peterson, without whom I would have

had no one to continually annoy. I'm sure

I'll see all of you 2011'ers again

(reunions and what-not)...until then, fly straight and shoot 'em in the face.

Daniel Acero Elizabeth City. NC Force Support To my classmates, congratulations on it because your success! I only made of you. To my mom and dad, thank you for giving me the opportunities I

have had in life. Always remember

shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among fhe stars.

Thomas Grover Ainscough

David Allen Asche

Denver CO

Cordova. AID

Pilot

Thank you to my family, friends,

Thanks to my parents for supporting

teachers, and supervisors that have

and putting up with me throughout

supported and encouraged me throughout all these years. I have

my time here. To those that accepted

been able to meet and work with truly remarkable people. I will always

long I have been with your class I will always partially remain 2010. To my teammates who supported me when I was sick I will always remember

be grateful for the wonderful op-

portunifies that I have been given and I look forward to the opportunities of many years of service in the future,

into 2011 thanks. No matter how

"Virtus per Fraternitas.”

wherever it may take me. Aim for the stars and lift where you stand.

Brett Michael Boudreaux

Jeffrey T Braden

Lafayette LA

Marble Falls, TX

Pilot

I want to thank my beautiful mother,

Thank you to everyone who sup-

supportive father and amazing sister

ported me through my time at the Academy. There are too many to name. I actually made it! Who would have guessed?

and brother. I would not be where I am today without y'all. I would also like to thank Sarah, Ian and Lisa

Travis who was my family away from home and gave me a place to call my

own.

My final words: Life is short. Live it up!

Finally, thanks to my friends

for without our good times together the Academy wouldn't have been the same.

Christina Renee Burke

Sergio Ernesto Duran Perdomo

South Riding, VA

Neiva Colombia

Navigator

Piloto

Thank you to my father for inspiring

When I first arrived to this country I had no clue on what kind of ride

me, my mother for encouraging me,

and my brother for supporting me

throughout my entire life. To all my friends, thank you for helping me make it through. Finally, to the throwers, you got me through this place whenever it got tough; I can never thank you enough. Keep being awesome. "I hope life isn't a big joke, because I don't get it." Jack Handey; MDYT -

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I was in for. Fortunately, these past four years have been the best time of my life. I got to meet so many great

friends, and I am going to miss this great country and each one of them. Stay classy. Sobre todo, gracias a mi familia, sin ustedes no lo hubiera logrado. As! se va a las Alturas!

Don "Thumper" Feeley

Kevin Joseph Fogler

Livermore. CA

Fort Wayne. IN

Pilot

Special thanks to my family and

I would like to praise God and thank

friends, Mom, Dad, Jake, Ryan, Matt, Neil, JRad, Chris "Vito," and all the

my family and friends for supporting me

through these four years. I couldn't

guys and girls I got to play bikes with.

have done it without you.

It's been a hard road, but you guys made it livable and we had some

great times. Thanks to Preston and Justin for the good trips and mentorship. I'll never forget the great rides,

funny quotes, and experiences we all shared.

Colder Dayton Goc

Tyler A Haunreiter

Clearwater Beach, PL

Huntington Beach, CA

Biology Scientist and Peasercher

Pilot

To my boys

you are greater friends

than I could have ever asked for, and

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

I love you to the moon.

Steve Prefontaine

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Winston Churchill —

Isaiah 46:3-4

Scott Michael Hlavin

Casey G Hawkins Thatcher 1ST

Rockford, IL

Chemist

Security Forces

Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. the people who are eraThe rebels.

I want to thank my family and especially my friends for all of the

zy enough to think they can change

memories and support you have given

the world, are the ones who do.

me. The memories I am leaving with will always make me smile, especially

...

I am thankful for my parents who

taught me to question and challenge the status quo. Thank you to my brothers and sisters, my friends, who have shaped me into the person I am. I am

thankful to my Father who has gotten me

all of the crazy nights and Vegas trips!

Godspeed and I can't wait to fight alongside you against our enemies. "Either you create your future, or you

become the victim of the future that for you." Vice Adm Arthur K Cebrowski

someone creates

to where I am.

Michael "Doc" Jansen

Morgan Danielle Landreaux

Rapid City. SD

Spokane. WA

Pilot

Force Support

"After the game, the king and

Thank you mom, dad, and the whole

the pawn go into the same box."

family for supporting me in everything I've wanted to do, Alexa for being by my side through everything, and Joey who is always there for me and looking out for me. To my friends and sponsor family thanks for all the awe-

Italian Proverb

Regardless of which one you think I helped

was, thanks to everyone that me

make it.

memories here. To Kimi, Christina, Kevin and Joe for all the great times.

some

We've finally made it and I couldn't have done it without you guys!

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Joshua Tyler Larson ;

Windsor CO

Trevor Ryan Lockhart Nope lA Pilot

Cyber Warfare Officer

mat with my best friends, the countless

family, friends, and most importantly, God for getting me through the last few years I've been

long hours programming away with the most selfless people I know, and to one hell of a ride the last four years

blessed with. Four of the craziest years of my life showed me how desperately I need you Jesus. "Whom have I in

together with all of you, the greatest people in the world! I can't forget God, my family, or my vast support

heaven but you? And earth has noth-

ing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength

network (both home and abroad) either; without you, I'd never of made it!

of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:25-26 Oh yeah, LUSD

Here's to the blood, sweat, and adventures shared on (and off) the

Thank you

Alexander Xavier Milhous

Kipp London Moorhead

Marietta: GA

Colorado Sorinqs C O

Intelligence

Pilot

"All men dream but not equally. Those

Thanks friends and family.

who dream by night in the dusty recesses

of their minds wake in the

day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible." -T.E. Lawrence

Jennifer Nguyen

Ryan Robinson

Winter Springs, FI

San Pedro. CA

Logistics Readiness Officer

Pilot

"Be kinder than necessary, for every-

Thank you to my family and friends for helping me out, especially when

one

you meet is fighting some kind of

battle. Live simply, love generously,

the Millennium Falcon broke down.

deeply, speak kindly, and leave the rest to God." Anonymous

many people didn't finish but some-

care

Yeah it was a long five years and how with lots of help I did.

Jenna Sarah Schel/er

Nicholas W Smith

Porker. CO

Hagerstown. MD

Contracting

"This school was on top of a hill so that God could see everything that went on. It looked like a cross between a prison and a church and it was."

Quentin Crisp

I would like to thank my Mom, Dad

Brandon, Chelsea, and my entire

family for their support. I'd like to thank all of my friends for helping me through this place. "The secret of suecess in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes. -

Benjamin Disraeli

Evan J Washington

Ryan Michael Wichman

Columbus. OH

Milwaukee. Wl

Acquisitions

Pilot

"The ultimate measure of a man

This has been an amazing journey, that has truly changed my life.

is not where he stands in mo-

ments of comfort and convenience,

but where he stands at times

one

Without the support of my family and friends, I would have never made it.

of challenge and controversy." Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Thank you all.

Zackery Tylor Williams

Ryan Thomas Witzig

Augusta, CA

Rochester. MN

Pilot

Combat Rescue Officer

To my family: You helped me get to

Thank you to everyone who is

the Academy, and have been nothing

but supportive throughout my fouryear journey, thank you. To my friends,

teachers, mentors and Christian leadThank you for your influence in my life as I become the man and leader God envisions. I have no doubt that it is through God's presence and influ-

ers:

ence

in my life that I have succeeded

involved with my life and cares so much about me

I owe so much of

my success to you. USAFA has been a

journey which I will not soon forget. Live your life honorably, work your

heart out, and never forget why we are

fighting.

Isaiah 40:30-31

graduating from the Academy with a pilot slot.

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Dylan Asmar Ridae ram

To my family and friends that have helped me make it this far, especially my mother and stepfather, thank you! "We only do it for the scars and

Fall Ouf Boy, Champagne for My Real Friends, Real Pain for My Sham Friends

stories, not the fame."

Chris Beck

Rebecca D Branyen

Auburn. AL

Berwick AAE

Pilot

intelligence

Thank you to my Mom, my stepdad Greg, my Dad, and my brother War-

WE RE DONE!!! Thanks Mom. Dad, and Adrian for the love and support

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for all the love and support over the last four years. Thanks Amanda, my beautiful fiancee, for always

through these four years. Katharine, you're the best friend a girl could ask for and I am so lucky to know you. To

loving me and being there to talk to throughout my time here. And lastly,

will NOT make you a sandwich, ever.

ren

thanks to the friends I made here as the Academy would have been a lot more

boring if I didn't have anyone to break the rules with. WDE

the lunch table, I love you guys but I I'm gonna miss you Roadies, we've had some good times. Finally, I thank Jesus Christ for giving me this amazing

opportunity! Romans 5:3-5

“

Eddy "Young Pasty Cortez

Scott Ellis

Thetford, VT

Vancouver. WA

Pilot

A big thanks to my family for all their

here. Finally, to the permanent party

Mom, Dad, Brent. Brad, Emilie...I couldn't have made it without everything you did for me. I will be eternally grateful. Bros...I don't know how we pulled it off, but it was

and teachers who cared about seeing

incredible.

support while I was at The Zoo. I love you all! I have to shout out to all my bro's. You dudes are why I stayed

graduate. Lord only knows how I managed to graduate from this place, but I got a feeling it's because of all of you awesome people. me

Raymond Ralph C Gamboa Quezon City, Philippines Pilot To my family, thank you so much for the unconditional love and inspiration that you have given me through these years. It is you who made me earn every inch of success that I have in my

life. To my friends, thanks for all the

great times, making my four years of

"college" indescribably crazy. Wherever we

go, let's be the diamonds

that we are: beat up to the core but are

meant to shine.

Paul Gaylord III iampa. PL

intelligence I think the laughs will be what I'll

remember most about USAFA when I look back on my time spent here

.These four years have had their ups and downs, but with the most

challenging times came the most rewarding moments. To my buddies in 18 and 32, it's been fun. Thanks to my Mom and the rest of my family for their love and support. Without them I

couldn't have done it.

Josh "Hammer Hammervold

Nicholas L. Holland

Sugar Land TX

Bartow FL

Pilot

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep

Live for the memories, learn from the

not screaming, like the passengers in

his car."

Jack Handey

experiences. I believe we are all a reflection of those we love, so I would like to

thank all of my family and friends for inspiring me to be the person that I am, and

supporting me as I continue

to grow. Rest in peace, Dad.

Samantha R Howard Phoenix, AZ Scientist

Physics

"My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.” Stephen Hawking —

Caroline Templet Kurtz

Kajetan Lapczuk

Albuquerque NM Developmental Engineer

Poland

To my parents, thank you for bringing

"It is often said that before you die

home to me at every opportunity. I

your life passes before your eyes.

will never forget how lucky I am to

It is in fact true. It's called living."

have you both. To my friends, we had a

Pilot

Terry Pratchett

great ride. I will certainly look back

on these years and have a good laugh! "Be who you are and say what

you feel, because fhose who mind

don't matter and those who matter Dr. Seuss don't mind." -

Simon Mohr

Waipahu HI Pilot

Meow?

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Benson Oldmixon

Stephen Newell '

Austin,

To my family, you guys mean the world to me and I could not have made it through the ZOO without your support. -

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Space and Missiles

Acquisitions

To my parents and my family, I

couldn't have done it without you. AFLAX Bros...YOURE RIGHT ABOUT ONE THING...We made it.

GOOO! GOOO! GOOO! (If you turned around, you are onel

Michel Pordal

Joe Ritt

Jacksonville, F'l

Ewa Beach. Hi

A cquisitions

Pilot

These last few years have flown by and looking back I've had a blast. To my friends graduating with me I’ll see ya out there, to those who still have a while, enjoy it while you can.

Thanks Mom and Dad for guiding me here and encouraging every choice I

make. Ant, Matty, Dan, and Benson, I'm sorry for getting you sucked into

loving cars as much as I do. Paulie, it's been an honor rooming with you.

BOOSCH!

Barrett Eller Schake

Savier Stephens

Colorado Springs, CO

Jacksonville, FL

Pilot

After making it through four awesome

You can kiss my class good bye...282

years, I owe a huge thank you to God,

my family, relatives, teachers, commanders, mentors, and SPIRE leaders.

And especially all the friends I made while I was here. When I was applying, someone

told me the greatest thing

about the Academy was the people. He was right. Good luck in the real Air Force, everyone! I'm sure I'll see you around. Dormi ubi es mortuus.

Justin Tyner

A/ex Volesky

Brainerd, MN

Newhall IA

Pilot

Praise God for His many blessings.

Here's to too much homework, late

Thanks to all my family and friends who have supported me throughout

nights, Hop's 'til TAPS, Wolf pups, skiing, sleeping in truckbeds, nights in Aero lab, Rockies games, DDing, WWAMR,

my life, and especially the last four years.

Mt. Herman Rd, The Muhs, Hollo-

flying, Dick's Mom, house sitting, teaching the Columbian to ski, Rafael and the Elephant, CSRP chicks, and the man,

best friends ever...Good Times! And to my family: none of this would have

been possible without your love and

support. Thank you so much!

John K Winston

Robert V Wolfe

Springfield. VA Remotely Piloted Aircraft

White House. TN

"It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.”

I endure because of Mom, Dad,

2 oan z

Samuel 22:33

Intelligence and all the girls your support and prayers mean the world to me. To my -

extended family and friends, thank you for investing your time and effort into making me a better person. Thanks to all my classmates, I look forward to serving with y all! Finally, I thank my God, for "The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them" Psalm 34:7. -

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Angel Adrian Ayure-Lopez Cary. NC Pilot I'd like to send a special thank you to and

my family who made this possible

supported me all the way through. I will forever be grateful to everyone who helped me accomplish this and

brought a smile to my face when times were hard. This experience is one for the books but now I am

ready for the next one! Congratulations to everyone!

“

Whitney G Beck

Richard 'Dick Bean Marker Heights, TX

Eden. UT

Pilot

Behavioral Scientist

To my family: Y'all are the reason that

I've had the most amazing opportuni-

I had such an opportunity and for that

ties here, to include competing in Divi-

I will spend a lifetime doing everything I can to make you proud.

and visiting foreign countries. I've gone

sion I Track and XC for four years,

skydiving, flown in an F-16, and even soloed an airplane. I never would

To the bros: Thank you for keeping me sane over never

the last four years. Let's

have been able to experience all of

grow up! WWAMR and DTB

this if it weren't for all the support from my family and my fiance, and the help from all the amazing friends I

"Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, a touch that Charles Dickens never hurts."

made here. Thank you all so much!

Matthew K Blue

Rachel E Donoho

Portville, NY

Annapolis. MD Cyberspace Operations

Pilot I get by with a little help from my friends and family. Special thanks to all those friends and family that were right there with me every step of the way. Don't ever forget where you come from.

To my family, friends, and classmates: you're all my heroes. It's been one hell

of an adventure, but we survived. Here's to the future! "Our battered suitcases were piled the sidewalk again: we had longer

ways to go. But no matter, the road is

life."

Albert E Garcia

Jack Kerouac, On the Road

Kelly Elizabeth Grabarek

Houston. TX

Laguna Niguel CA

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Beha vioral Scientists

To my family and friends thanks for the support. This door opened up for

We made it! First and foremost, Dad,

me, and

I jumped into it without think-

Mom, Stephanie and Julie thank *

ing about it. It was the right choice. To the Ratz when times get rough either nut up or shut up (Zombieland).

you for all of your support and love

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through these four years. I could not have made it without you! Julie-I am grateful I got to spend three years here with one of my best friends: I love you and only one more to go! To so

my classmates: I will never forget any of you and all of our great memories.

Alexander Paul Hillman

Joseph S Kuensting

Detroit Ml

St. Louis. MO

Scientific Analyst

Pilot

Thank you, Chelsea, Mom and Dad, for all of your help along the way.

To be yourself in a world that is con-

Without family, there is truly no

America to fight for. Several years

stantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldon Emerson -

ago at a graduation I wholeheart-

edly proclaimed in front of my entire class and their families that life was

like a box of chocolates...Today I am

enlightened and of the opposite

opinion. Life is what you make of it; no more, no less.

Brian R Lane Johnsburq, II Pilot

First, thank you to my family and friends who have always supported me, especially for the support the last four years. To all my classmates in

2011, "OLDS," good luck in all your future endeavors. I will always remember the good and the hard times as we

survived our four years here.

Lastly, to my brothers and sisters in RATZ, thanks for the great memories in the greatest squad in the wing!!!

Scott L Mendoza

DAngelo Ahdi/Dizzle/Ghetto

Garland TX

Guam"Matheos Mitchell

Cyberspace Operations

Piti. Guam

To my family: thank you for all the sup-

Space and Missiles

port you have given me on this very worthwhile venture.

Why not?

To my bros: thanks for keeping me

during our stay here. I'll definitely jokes although I have a feeling that won't stop...ever. Keep in touch fellas!

sane

miss the all the old

To my "lady" friends: Please don't Facebook stalk me.;-) DTB

Michael Scott Pyles

Adam P Robinson

Meskine, Cameroon

Phoenix, AZ

Pilot

What do you call an African flying a plane? A pilot you racist. Thanks to

I can't believe it has already been four years. This wouldn't have been

everybody for everything. You know

possible without all the support of God, my family, and especially

who you are.

the Ratz family. You all made this place better than I ever expected. I wouldn't trade the memories I made

here for anything. I did some things right and made some mistakes, but

through it all I learned. Keep up the RATTITUDE!

Derrick M Rowe

Garrett A Schutz

Greeh/ CO

Fullerton CA Space and ACssiles

Pilot

Thanks to everyone in CS-10 that

To my family and friends thank you

set the tone for next three years

for your support through the last four years. It was a rough ride but now

thanks to all my friends that made the experience unforgettable

thanks

to the USAFA Triathlon Team for the

good times and life lessons thanks to my parents, who supported me thanks to Sarah since the beginning for sharing any burden and bringing —

my class of 2011 and I are ready to graduate. I will remember all the lessons that I learned in leadership, class

and life. Thank you for this opportunity to succeed. To all the other RATZ just remember DTBI!

innumerable amount of joy into my

life.

Do work; don't let opportunities

slip by you.

Centennial, CO

Eric David Shok La Quinta, CA

Space and Missiles

Pilot

Thanks to everyone that helped

"This is my command be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or dis-

Brad Sellers

throughout my years here. I

never

couraged. For the Lord your God is

would've been able to make

it through without all the help. To all

with you wherever you go."

the guys on the hockey team, thanks

1:9; I am done!! I have been blessed

ily who was always there for me.

Joshua

these past four years. I thank my

for some of the best times of my life. I also want to especially thank my fam-

family -

especially my Mom and Dad

my sponsors, the great members of

the RATZ and the amazing friends I've made here for helping me make it through.

Ryan S Southworth

Samantha Jo Stibick

Paris TX

Somerville NJ

Cyber Warfare

Acquisitions AAanager

Thanks to all my brothers on the team.

Live as if you'll die today.

The ride was awesome, and I will

James Dean

always remember it. Thanks to my family and friends that supported me through my entire journey.

jr Drew Anthony Warwick Plano TX Pilot

All my family, thanks for everything: Dad for texting me non-stop, Mom with the awesome costumes and

packages, Adrian making sure I looked ahead, Dani helping me through freshman year, and Nessa for being my twin here at the Zoo. Ratz, we survived the Army Strong and I had a blast doing it. DTB And all y'all cool cadets, thanks for the great times and memories.

Thank you to my family and friends for always being behind me and

helping me through the tough times. To my sisters thank you for always listening to me, to my mom thank for your continual advice, and to my dad

thank you for always pushing me to be better. These past five years have flown by and I will never the

forget

friends I have made along the way.

Alan "Wong Way“ Wong Hendersonville, TN Pilot

Smile, be happy

Ratz

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Naomi Ballard Warner Robins. CA

Aircraft Maintenance "No steam or gas drives anything

until it is confined. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined." To all the people who have helped me develop my focus, dedication, and discipline -you will

always be in my heart. Papa, Mama, Femke, Glenn, en Use: bedankt voor

jullie steun deze laatste 22 jaar. Ik hou van jullie! NEVER ALONE; ALWAYS LOVED!

David Yue-Wing Chan

Catherine Elizabeth

Houston, TX

Grayson Elmore

Pilot

Napa. CM Space and Missiles

Deepest gratitude to my family, sponsors, team,

friends, loved ones, and the

good Lord, who works in mysterious ways. My time here wasn't the smoothest. It was all at once fast as

blue thunder and slower than a T-zo shuffle. At one point it even stopped, but life goes on and so will we. So to that, I have to say, "There are good ships, there are wood ships..." Blue skies. 369-RTB-LUKE!

Finally made it! Thank you to all my amazing friends and family here and at home who supported me through

everything and always made me laugh. I love you Marc and Jack you're everything to me and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with -

you.

1 Forever. RTB

‘

Sean "Sean John Johnson Colorado Springs. CC Pilot

Thank you to Mom, Dad, Adam, Dr.

Harper, gam gams, and Grandpa CJ. Thank you for your support and guidance. Today C1C Chad Sheiner told me the news: I spent a quarter of my life at the Academy, five years

filled with tough times but good times. I've somehow Gotta move past the late nights of Entourage and protein

shakes. Now it's time to make some-

thing happen...Gatta be a gentleman and Gatta be an athlete.

Tiffany Ann Low San Francisco C4

Space and A'\issiles

A craftsman who wishes to do his work well must first sharpen his tools.

-Confucius

Karl Aric Mohrmann

Mark Anthony Mosby

Lake Bluff. IL

Dallas. TX

Pilot

Acquisitions

My thanks to my family and the fellas,

"I love you, O Lord my strength." Pslam 18:1; Mom, Dad, and Ryan, I can't begin to describe how your

for keeping me sane. Two thoughts for you: "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one

and who's the best?

support got me through—I love you. Katy and Baxter, true best friends! To everyone at USAFA: you're the reason I stayed. Baby Skyraiders & Loose Hawgs: family for life. This was an experience I'll never forget. Smile often, laugh out loud, live your dream. Veni, vidi, vici. God First, JARM Always.

Jeffrey M Nakayama

Tony Onitsuka

I've never tried before"

Mae West.

"A coward dies a hundred deaths, a

brave man only once...But then,

once

enough isn't it?"

Judge Harry

Stone. So it's been fun, but let's not do it again anytime soon shall we? Oh

Warner Robbins GA

Ewa Beach. HI

Pilot

Space and Missiles

Thanks to my friends and family for all your love and support.

To Mom, Dad, Chris, Grandma

Mom, Dad, Mike and Patrick, I don't know where I would be without you. Been a long and short four years but only the beginning to some great adventure.

and the Man above, you were

always there to support me and I am genuinely thankful for that. Thanks also to extended family and friends, both here and at home. The Academy was extremely tough, but I managed to persevere. To my classmates, if you're wondering why I'm absent at our 10year reunion, I'm on the beach: poles in sand throwin' back some Green

Bottlez

Braddah

Mat Park

David Phetmixay

Phoenix, AZ

Ramseur, A/C

Pilot

Intelligence

To all the people who helped me

Thank you to my family and friends who helped and supported me

through, you rock. To the dudes who went through with me, I'll see you on

through everything.

the other side. And to the bros I'm

leaving behind, good luck and deuces!

"You know, you teach. You do not

know, you learn."

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Joel G Primm

AAendon NY

Bolingbrook IL

Developmental Engineer

Pilot

Four years never seemed so short

and so long at the same time. Thanks to my family for the never-ending

support, thanks to my squad mates for all the fun memories, thanks to my Aero buddies for not letting me ride on

that T-38, and most of all thanks to

all my friends who have surely given the best memories (you know who

you are). Now is when the real fun starts...

It was fun and interesting, learned

things I couldn't have anywhere else, but definitely will not be looking back. Real Air Force, real life, here I come. And Mitch s beef strogonoff, I will miss you.

Emanuel Captain Slow' Prodan

Anthony Michael Ruize

Dallas TX

Victorville CA

Pilot

My Heavenly Father, my Savior Jesus Christ, my family and my brothers in

Mom, Dad, Bran, and Tay, I couldn't have done any of this without you guys. To all my ruggers, you make this place worth it. Keep on fighting. To

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34 are the reasons I’ve made it this far. I love you all. To God be the glory. Always remember the wisdom of James May: "Aber |a, naturlich

everyone here that meant something

to me, I love you and good luck.

Hans nass ist, er steht unter einem

wasserfall." Joshua 1:5 and Philippians

4:13. HLH.

Jasmine Antonia Searuggs

Chad A Sheiner

Aurora. CO

Roseburg, OR Logistics Readiness

Financial Management "Hakuna Matata

Thanks Dad for encouraging me to

And to all of my friends...it was

stay and never quit and Mom for a kind ear and all the positive words

fun...I LOVE you...and I'll miss you

you have had for me over the years.

Thanks to all my friends and Family. Thanks Nancy for being there for me

when I needed it most. Oh yea and Sean John for driving my car back from Boulder at 3 a.m. with ice on the road going 95. I love you all. I’m out!!!

Alexandra "Lexi“ Swanson

Andrew J Taylor

Warner Springs, CA

Newtown CT

Civil Engineering

Pilot

Mom, Dad: long ago, I couldn't com-

I can't thank God enough for this "

prehend why you pushed me so hard,

opportunity.

and now I understand. Thank you, I

who strengthens me"

Phillipians 4:13. Ora pro nobis, Sancta Christi Genetrix To Dad, Mom and Matt: Thank you for supporting me in throughout my life and at the Academy. I couldn't

love you. To Olds' Hawgs, my "sisters,“ and my friends who "danced" into experience and I would do this

again if that was the only way I could have you. To the rest: "Do not just live:

have done it without you. To my

friends, I will never forget the memories. Blue Skies forever- 391

learn to love first and live incidentally." -

my life: you have made this journey an

I can do all things in Him

unknown

Conner Van Fossen

Skyler T Villers

Missoula. M T

Fort Wayne. IN

Contracting

Pilot

Mom, Dad, Ash, CJ, Lois, Janey, Mel,

Friends, brothers, teachers, teammates, family, AP, Warren, especially mom, Bowski, and Brax, who have unfailingly

and the list goes on...thank you more than words can say for your endless support. To my two Hawaiian bradd-

been at my side and supported some-

ahs...Hanapa'a on one screamah and if no can, Heinekan! If you're wonder-

who has made more mistakes than any living 22-year-old should

one

ing where you can find me ten years down the road, go to the confluence of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot Rivers and look for a guy with a smile on his face.

Tight Lines

ever

be allowed; thank you. The Lord

truly works in mysterious ways. Every experience changes you, so always dive in with both feet because you never

know how God uses

shape you for tomorrow.

—

today to unknown

(

Robert L Walker Hillsboro, MO

Navigator Here's to SAMIs, parades, and brief-

ings; Here’s to Das Boots, Vegas and Drampings; To marching and Mitch's. To Vegas and beaches. Here's to wind and forty below. To the good times we've had; And those yet to come; To

living through the bad and asking; "Hey, what happened to all

the rum?" Here's to you, USAFA, you son

of a gun: In spite of it all, We still

Chelsea J Agee Jacksonville FL

Intelligence "When you get to the end of all the light...it's time to step into the darkness

of the unknown. Faith is knowing

that one of two things will happen: either you will be given something to

stand on or you will be taught how to fly." Edward Teller -

To my family and friends: you have

made me who I am and prepared me for what lies ahead. I will be forever thankful.

Lauren Elizabeth Allison

Lantz R Balthazar IV

Fort Collins. CO

Niceviile FI

Pilot

Space and Missiles

"For I know the plans 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

I thank the good Lord, my family

I'm talking about you, you are right) for helping me get through these four years.

I thank God every day for giving me

such a supportive family and group of friends, who I would not have made it this far without. I am the person I am

dad, casey, mary, Josiah, note, and zach, and my friends (if you think mom,

"First and foremost you gotta be a

gentleman. Second and always you gotta be an athlete."

unknown

today because of you.

“

Sarah C Cassman

Johnny 7 Buck Buckingham Richland. WA

Columbus. GA

Pilot

Uvil Engineering

If there's one thing that I realized up to this point in my life, it's that if

you really want something, you'll do

whatever it takes to get it. You'll wait as long as you need to, do anything you have to, and in the end you'll be rewarded.

Thanks for the support these past four years. Love you guys.

Family

Friends You all are awesome. Thanks for all the good times, the -

support during the rough times, and countless unforgettable memories

along the way. "It's not where you start, but where unknown you finish." -

Thanks mom and dad. I'm on a BOAT!

M Marc P Charles

Robert A Dawson

Chaguanas. Trinidad and Tobago

Colorado Springs c. C

N/A

Pilot

It was a rough ride and hopefully I

A jug fills drop by drop.

directed that horse where I wanted to go. I will never forget the genuine friends I made while at the Academy.

Andrew C Geist

John R Green way

Oak Harbor. WA

Fayetteville GA

Pilot

Documentation: received extensive

Thank you mom and dad for always

help and support from my Lord Jesus

believing in me and supporting me through this adventure. Your love and encouragement led me through many hard times. Jeremy and Zach, we did the thing and had some fun doing it. To the Marion Kings, here and at West Point, we have done what they

Christ, my parents, and my friends in CS35, DFCS, and CHG. Thanks Ely, Zach, Kirby, JR, Tyler, J. Buck, Phil, Nate, and everyone else who made my four years here so much fun.

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. That which we obtain too

cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value."

said we couldn't. "If you don't beat Army tomorrow you haven't got a hair on your asses!" Brig Gen Robin

Thomas Paine Proverbs 3:5-6

Olds

Timothy J Hartman

Tyler Kendrick Hazel

Arlington TX

Bulverde. TX

Pilot

Wooooooooooooooooooohhhh!!!!

In everything set them an example by

doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be

condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because

they have nothing bad to say about us."

Titus 27-8

LUSD

Theodore J Labedz

Jeffrey S Lee

Omaha. NE

Aurora CO

Civil Engineer

Acquisitions

I have the best family and friends in

Without the love and encouragement

the world, I wouldn't be where I am

of my parents, my brother, and my

today without all of you. I've learned to embrace the good times and learn from the bad, but most importantly -

to never quit.

friends, I would not be where I am

today. Thank you so much for lifting me when I fall and guiding me when I am lost. You may not always end up where you want to be, but you will

always end up where you are meant to be."

unknown

Ben Leung

Alexander Lawrence Lisot

Keller TX

Richardson. TX

Logistics

Pilot

"Crap happens, wipe your butt and

Thanks Mom, Dad, and Maxine for

move

on.”

unknown

supporting me through all the years. Without you none of this would have been possible. Friends and Family are what make life worthwhile.

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Frank Joseph Magazu -

Benjamin Big Dumb Bear

Chester Springs, PA

Marshall

Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Burlington NC Acquisitions Manager

These four years have been the

longest of my life, but the Academy has also provided me some terrific op-

Thanks to Mom, Dave, and the family

portunities. Thank you to all my friends for the great memories. Andrew, I will miss our intense competitions in obscure sports. Thank you, Dad, for

this journey, it was a short one. I had

sharing your knowledge and experience, and Mom, for all of your advice

for helping me immensely through the best teachers in the world that

inspired me to greatness. The crew: the best group of friends anyone could ask for. I will look back with fond memories. Now it's time to look

and support. I look forward to making my way in the Air Force and life.

forward...

Kevin Jacob Mudd

Thomas Gregory Nichols

Mount Juliet, TN

Albuquerque NM

Pilot

First and foremost, I want to thank my

Thank you to everyone who made this

Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all

journey worthwhile and my success

that He has given me. Without Him, and my family and friends, I wouldn't

possible. I am fortunate to have made

be standing here today. Thanks for

along the way. I wouldn't have made it without them. Mom, Dad, Phillip and Patrick, thank you for always being there for me and showing me the

everything! "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith."

many great friends and stories

way. Blue skies...

2 Timothy 4:7

Tobias L Pedretti

Alana Michelle Phaneuf

La Crescent, MN

Amherst NH

Cyber Warfare Officer

Pilot

"Hasta la vista, baby."

The Lord blesses us in all things. In our

strengths, in our weaknesses, in our miserable failures. And every time, He lifts us up again. Be not afraid. I thank God every day for the beautiful landscape that surrounds me here. But without the amazing support of family and friends throughout the

journey, I could not have made it. God bless you all...Je vous aime plus

qu'il y a des etoiles dans le ciel.

Kevin Brent Rowe

Kristopher K Sherman

Novi. Ml

Colorado Springs CO

Pilot

Mom, Dad, Jennifer, and Denise: thanks for molding me into the person I am today and teaching me to never

settle for less than my best. I could have never done it without your love and support. Nightrider and Weasel bros: I will never forget the fun we've

had. We went on killing sprees in

Halo, proved ourselves as warriors, and traveled the world at Thai Basil.

Aero: you brought it weak. Light the

afterburners.

Pilot

Thanks to my family for being there and believing in me through these

past four years. Thanks to all my friends for making the Academy bearable and keeping me sane, I'll miss all

good times and I hope I see you all again soon. It's been a long road

our

to this point, but the real fun is

beginning. WWAMR!

just

Stephanie Sheree Stanford Stephenville, TX

Michael David Trubilla Reaainq PA

Cyber Warfare

Pilot

Thank you to my family and friends

To Dad, Mom, brothers, and all the many friends that helped me get

for the support and the laughter you

provided me these last four years. I never would have made it to this

point without you. Especially to Mom, you will always be my hero. To the Class of 2011 congratulations! It has been an interesting, challenging, and -

life changing experience.

through my time here, thank you!!! This place has been the most difficult challenge in my life, but I'm finally done! From Executioners and Wolverines to

Weasels; BCT, D&B, Recognition, GE, Jump, MTI's, TWOC, Wing-Staff, Russian Olmsted, Orchestra, Astro-Math&-Russian, Expensive Rings, CSRP, and FalconSat

Regardless of what

anyone says, Dormi ubi es mortuus.

Zachary Taylor Turner

Kirby J White

Jefferson GA

Chehalis. WA

Pilot

intelligence

Thanks to mom and my three sisters for being there for me through thick

Thank you to my family that was

always there for me when things got

and thin. I love you.

hard. Thanks to my friends that gave

"The nation that will insist upon

drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking by cowards."

Sir William Francis"Butler

me a

dose of home when I really

needed it. It's been a memorable four years with its share of ups and downs.

"For I know the plans 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

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Frank Ray Adamik Fox Island WA Pilot "I am an American Airman. I am a warrior. I have answered my nation s

call..." On a serious note, I'm not sure why I came here, but I know why I stayed. Thank you to my parents, Frank and Terry, my roommates Ricky and Nate, and all the friends I've made along the way, I love you all. "Act as if it were impossible to fail,

for success isn't permanent, and failure isn't fatal" Dorothea Brande and -

Mike Ditka

Josh Bauder

Elizabeth Lee Box

South Royalton VT

Chantilly VA

Pitot

Pilot

These years have been an experience

Thanks to my family and friends, the

that will be unlike anything else I will

support, the love, and the craziness they bring to my life has meant the

encounter in life. I need to express my thanks to my Mom and Dad for

world to me. I also want to thank

their encouragement and support. To

my Father in heaven who has been

my sisters for someone to talk to and

with me every step of the way. And

text during class. Emilee, for always

finally, good luck to all my classmates. It has been a tough, yet rewarding

being there for me and moving out here to be closer. The Johnson family,

journey. Good luck to you all!

for putting up with me and letting me unwind.

Andrew M Campbell Anchorage, AK

Alexander J Chesney

Pilot

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Riverside CA .

I would like to first thank God, my

loving family, and all of my friends for supporting me through my four years at the United States Air Force Academy. I will never forget my experiences

here and I will always treasure

the enduring friendships I made.

Laronce DeAngelo Jamal Franklin

Chicago, IL Logistics Readiness I want to thank god for allowing me

to have the fight to accomplish

anything I set my mind to. To Momma, Squeaky, and Lonyae thanks for everything, I love ya'll. To Momma J, Pops, and Kourtnee thanks for giving me a

home away from home. To my

queen Ashley, you're everything I

always knew I always wanted and 111 love you 4 forever and a day. “The Future Is Now!" 282

Nathan Louis Frey Westminster C 'O Pilot

Mom, Dad, and Madie I love you, thanks for all the support. Thanks to all my friends and the team for all the

good memories, you made this place worth it. Im just livin' in the moment...

Richard Andrew Gelles

Braylon Vaughn-Scott Gurnell

Johnstown. PA

Houston. TX

Pilot

Developmental Engineer

Thanks to all my friends and family that have helped me make it this far...I couldn't have done it without

I would like to thank my family for

you. Mom and Dad

being there for me through all of my triumphs and failures over the past

Love You! To

four years. I would also like to thank

my Grandfathers, I will never forget

my friends for caring about me when

you...you have helped make me who

nobody else did. Romans 8:18. 282

I am today. I know the process has so much stress, but it's the progress that feels the best. To my best friend

BMac- Stay Strong Bro. Charlie

Carpe the Diems!

Danny T Hale

Patrick William Haupt

Daphne, AL

Hagerstown MD Navigator

Pilot It has been an honor to work with all

Thank you to everyone that has had

of you over the last five years. You all have been incredible. Thank you to all the friends I have made here who have helped me get through the

any part in my making it through this

good and bad. You all have made this place for me and really defined what it means to be a family. I look

forward to seeing you all on the other side.

place. I am forever grateful for your support. I especially want to thank God, my family and the Tegtmeier family every one of them played a pivotal role in making me the person I am today. To my classmates, I wish you guys the best of luck with whatever endeavors you chose to undertake in life. We made it!

Patrick J Hussey

Paul Virgil Gimenez Lucero

Goshen IN Pilot

Olympia WA Cyberspace Operations

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Special thanks to God, loved ones and friends back home, here and abroad who supported me through these years. Thanks to the mentors,

advisors, and teachers who influenced us

to make us who we are today.

shout out to the Filipino mafia, we

finally made it! "If a leader is filled with high ambition and if he pursues his aims with audacity and strength of will, he will reach them in spite of all obstacles." Carl von Clausewitz -

Timothy C Nash Sea-tie, WA Pilot

"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again. May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.

Irish Blessing

To my family and friends, you have all helped me more than you will ever

know. Thank you, and I will love you

always. Firsties

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Christopher Won "Fancy" Ricks

Matthew Paul Rother

Boise, ID

Coliege Station i X Space and Missiles

Acquisitions

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I

I took the one less traveled by,

And that has made all the difference," -

I am so thankful for what the Lord

has taught me by bringing me here. Good friends have been brought into my life and I have had some sweet

Robert Frost

Thanks to all of my friends and family who have made the road less trav-

eled bearable.

opportunities. My family is unreal and has supported me the whole way. Counseling me through poor decisions and helping me make good ones.

David Arthur Ryan

Bachar Nathaniel Satchel/

Cincinnati, OH

laurel MD

Developmental Engineer

Computer

Pilot

"Isn't it pretty to think so?"

It's been a long, rough ride, but I did

Ernest Hemingway

it. Praise the Lord, first and foremost!

To all of my friends: Thank you for

everything. To my family: I love you very much. To my Preppie family: We made it! To the Nupes: YO!!l Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not

depart form it"

Proverbs 22:6...282

Derek Robert Schleiden

Haley Staples

Gibsonia. PA

Peachtree City GA

Cyberspace Operations

Space and Missiles

Thank you to my family and friends for your support through these chal-

Thank you, to my family. Dr. Furstenau and my true friends for your guidance,

lenging years, I would not have been able to make it without you.

love and support! I could not have made it through without you. The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowl-

edge, but rather a lack of will." -

Vince Lombardi

Matthew V Versage

Katherine Ai/een Ward

Merced. CA

Acquisitions

Army Brat Intelligence

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Thank you! Family for loving me, friends for

supporting me, Major Todd for keeping me sane, awesome

Coach Benson for being on

coach, teammates for suffering

with me at practice, classmates for helping me

accomplish "operation graduation'

roommatels) for putting up with my clothesline, dancing buddies, Christian influences, and Brittany at Trina s coffee shop. I'm going to miss mandatory bedtime, my single bed, restrictions, and running the strips.

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Patrick Thomas Casey

If there s one lesson III take from this place, it’s that if you want something bad enough, then you re gonna have to be willing to fight through a lot of

bullshit to get it. If you're resilient, if you can persevere through failure, if

you can continue fighting after getting the holy hell beat out of you, then

there's nothing in this world short of

God himself that can keep you from getting what you want.

Christopher Leonard Daniels Woodbridge VA Developmental Engineer Electrical -

Thank You, Mom and Dad for getting me this far and pushing me to achieve my goals.

God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always

that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement."

Marcus Garvey

Spencer William Edwards

Annette Lynn Ehrman

Salt Lake City UT

Houston, TX

Intelligence

Pilot

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss

Live life to the fullest with no regrets.

John Douglas Ferut

Bridget Nolan Flatley

Medina, OH

Plainview. N)

Pilot

Developmental Engineer -

Mom, Dad, Erin, Oscar, Grace, and

Lucy, thank you for all your prqyers and support these last four years, I am

Computer Engineering

To my family and friends

I love you all dearly. Thank you for always -

so blessed to have all of you! To my three closest friends, we squeezed out every last bit af adventure and it was

being there for me and loving me no

awesome...always remember to feed

in some way, thank you.

matter what. To everyone who has

helped me make it through this place It has been

and honor the warrior, no matter how

cool you think you are you're always

many good memories to take away

smack, and never forget "strikes get chicks but spares win games."

crazy four years, but there are so

from it. In three words I can sum up

everything I've learned about life: it goes on."

Robert Frost

Patrick D Gill

Benjamin Narvaez Gozun V

Toledo OH

Mililani HI

Pilot

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Many thanks to my soaring buddies,

"When I was a child, I used to

friends from 23, and fellow Skyraiders. I owe my success to you all. I

talk as a child, think as a child,

hope to see you again in years to come.

reason as a a man,

Leave the world better than

child: when I became

I put aside childish things. 1 Corinthians 13: 11

you found it and you will have sue-

ceeded in life.

Benjamin A Hessney

Clinton Manley

Pitisford NY

Molokai. HI

Pilot

Aquisitions

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Long live the 808! BTTW

Andre Morris

Alan Pham

Newnan. CA

Sugar Land. TX Cyber Warfare

Acquisitions "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It

Thanks for the support mom, dad, and

Nai, couldn't have made it through without you.

light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Who am I to be brilliant,

is our

gorgeous, talented, fabulous? We are all meant to shine. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liber-

ates others."

Marianne Williamson

11 Kayla Anne Raisor

M arcus 'Pretzels" Poehler Phoenix AZ

Morton IL

Force Support

Intelligence

My time here was definitely an ex-

in my life. To my mom and dad: thank

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel

you for always being there regardless

insecure around you. When we let our

of the circumstances. To Benjamin and Crippie: stay classy and thanks for

other people permission to do the same.

putting up with my countless shenani-

As were liberated from our own fear,

perience that I will not forget. I would not have made it without the support of my family and friends. I am a lucky person to have such amazing people

gans. "Live Strong!"

own

our

light shine, we unconsciously give

presence automatically liberates

others."

Marianne Williamson

Amanda Robillard -

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Eric David Rode Fredericksburg TX Pilot

Pilot

Thank you to everyone who has helped me through these four years. To my family Mom, Dad, Lauren, Coli and Lishi, you all have been my unwavering support; I would not have -

I'd like to thank all my family and friends that have helped and supported me throughout my time here at

the Academy. To my parents and my sister, I couldn't have done it without

y'all. Thank you for pushing me to my

made it where I am today without you. To all my friends and the LAX

limits and supporting me in everything

girls, thanks for everything, you all

I have done, I love y'all. To my fellow

made this place worth it. Mona.

skyraiders and Academy friends, our journey has just begun; let's make the

MRGB. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their Eleanor Roosevelt dreams."

best of it.

Shane M Ruether

Andrew C Sainsbury

Montevideo MN

Pittsburgh, PA

Pilot

Life is either an extreme adventure, or nothing at all...so just jump off a cliff, ride the camels hard on Mt. Herman, or do something else that makes evthanks to ery day truly worth living my awesome friends & family for supporting me through this place and all the stupid (genius) ideas I have had...I

First and foremost, I want to thank my

happy to say that it all worked out in the end! Never stop dreaming bigger & pushing the limits...never. am

Lord, Jesus Christ, my family, and my friends for their support throughout the years. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to take advantage of everything at USAFA and to learn

from wonderful mentors. The next step won't be easy, but I look forward to the many challenges ahead with

anticipation.

Brett Satterfield

Joshua L Stevens

Athens, GA

Odenton MD

AAanagement

Pilot

"The Master of Life's been good to He has given me strength to face

Mom, Dad, Family and friends, thanks for hearing me out during tough times.

past illnesses, and victory in the face of defeat. He has given me life and

Although there is sure to be more adversity, the unpredictable nature of

joy where other saw oblivion. He Has given new purpose to live for, new

the future excites me.

me.

services to render and old wounds to

heal. Life and love go on, let the music

play."

Johnny Cash

Caleb Jett Taylor

Newport News, VA

Georgina Torok Fountain Valley CA

Pilot

Intelligence

Thanks to Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, without Him none of this would

Thanks so much to all my friends and

have been possible. Thank you Taylor

Family, your letters and our good times got me through. A HUGE thanks

to all my friends you guys made this

place so much better, so many outrageous times. Soccer guys you're awesome good luck. To all, never take life too seriously, you'll never make it out alive. God bless, Later dayz.

family who have been by my side these past four years. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world for having such a wonderful support system and treasure all the amazing memories.

Love you all!

A nimhlhtic

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Christopher Heiwa Ansel Kohala Hi

Pilot

Family has and will always be my greatest gift. Thank you for helping me get through the times when I needed you most. Thanks to all my

friends and the 38 crew, we had

great times but it s not over yet...I’ve been in and out of Trouble some

many times I never knew if I was gona finish.

Joseph W Bledsoe III

Kimberly Mahalia Burghardi

Quarryville, PA

Wohiawa HI

Pilot

Aircraft Maintenance

Thank you to everyone who made my

Much love and thanks to my friends

experience at USAFA one that I will

and family who supported me through

forget. I pray that each and

it all. For all those supportive phone

every one of you will succeed in ev-

calls from my mom and dad, when I

never

erything you do. Never forget where

was

going through a rough patch to

you came from but focus and strive

the laughter with my crazy sisters until

to meet all your goals and success will

my sides hurt and cheeks cramped. To

come

easily. Until we meet again may

you be blessed in all you do.

my water polo peeps, we had some

great times. Lamin'you were my rock, every step of the way.

“

Anthony "Tony Correole

Yunior Israel Cruz

Allen TX

Jacksonville Pi

Pilot

wrote this with over 200 days left

Thanks Mom, Alonso, and Yanet for

'til graduation. Now that's planning

supporting me in my pursuit of my lifelong dream. Mom, I know you

ahead! Blue skies..

look at my every step from heaven

and will continue to do so for the rest TCF

of my life. May God save you and

BTI

keep you under his wing until the day we meet again. Love always. Your

Let's do it.

beloved son.

C Holland Davis

Christian Scott Drescher

Dadeville AL

York. PA

Contracting

Pilot

Thank you to my friends and family

Thanks to my family and friends for

for your love and support throughout

all your help. "When I die. I want to

these four years. You have helped me

be frozen. And if they have to freeze

through my greatest challenge in life thus far. Although I'm about to embark on the next chapter of this amazing journey we call life, I will never forget

in pieces, so be it. I will wake up

stronger than ever, because I will have used that time, to figure out

exactly why I died. And what moves

to lean on those I love. Like at USAFA,

I could have used to defend

life may not be the party we hoped

better now that I know what hold he

for, but while were here, we should dance.

had me in.

myself

Dwight Shrute

Katrina Ivana Eromin

Eric P Fenske

Sebastian. FL

Toms River. NJ

Intelligence

Pilot

This long journey was only made possible because of the support of my wonderful family and friends. I

Thanks to everyone for helping me

through this. To my friends, thanks. You

have met some of the most amazing

best times I will never forget. Let's go

people, and I thank each one of you

graduate!

all made this worth it. We had the

who has touched my life. Mom and

Dad, thank you for always being my shoulder to cry on, believing in me when I did not believe in myself, and

for your unconditional love and sup-

port all these years. I love you guys!

Alan Ryan Foote

Madeline J Goff

Wilson, NC

Folsom. CA

Logistics Readiness Officer

Intelligence

Every man dies but not every man

I've learned more about myself and

lives.

life in my time as a cadet than I could ever

Thanks so much to Mom, Dad and

Bryanna for teaching me how to live, laugh and love.

have hoped. I've seen the world

from Europe to S. America, from the richest to the poorest of countries; I've cried and bled and had sleepless

nights; I've surmounted obstacles and been trampled by defeat. But through it all I've learned that life is not a

competition, it's an experience: so love it, live it and Faire Face.

Jon "Wes“ Gray

Brighton. TN Civil Engineering

Justin Hitchens ■

Fredericksburg. VA Pilot

Thanks to all my family and friends

Thank you to all my friends and family,

who have helped me along the way

because making it through here would

and a special thanks to my mom, for

not have been possible without you.

always telling me to suck it up and quit complaining. I'd like to thank

And to Mr. Powers, I want to thank

God for giving me the chance to do

foot in the door.

something that matters with the life He has given me. "We are the music

makers, and we are the dreamers of the dreams."

Willy Wonka

you for everything and getting my

"All you need in this life is ignorance

and confidence, and then success is sure."

Mark Twain

11 Adam Matthew Jaskula

Rafael Kessler

Edison NJ

Havertown. PA

Air Battle Manager

Pilot

Everything happens for a reason,

Sam Kessler, you're the reason I went

enjoy every minute of life. Thank you Amanda, Devin for giving me

here and did well. Thanks bro.

a reason

Fire It Up. ’01

to succeed and Thank you

Mom and Dad for giving me a strong

"What is best in life? To crush your

foundation.

enemies, see them driven before you,

and to hear the lamentation of their women."

Conan the Barbarian

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Parker Mayo

Nicholas Scoff Lockharf

Sacramento CA

Appleton Wf

Pilot

Pilot I just want to express my appreciation

for my family, friends and classmates

Thanks to all the friends and family that helped me through the last four years. WP4L

and their support of me and my decisions in life. Believe it or not,

I have

successfully made it through this part of my life, and I have even learned a valuable lesson or two along the way.

Phillip Marron Mills

Spenser W Mc/nfyre Black Forest, CO

Auburn. IN

Pilot

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Thank you Mom and Dad for every-

I want to thank my mom and sister

thing, you thought you

getting

for the support. Amy, I wouldn't have

rid of me after high school but weren't

made it here without you! Hitch, you

lucky. And thanks to all my friends, family, and PTWOBs for keeping me

made life here fun; we had a lot of

were

sane over

the past four years.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the globe." -

great times bro. Friends, I am not old

just wise. I'm glad Ansel was

able to stay out of Trouble his last few years..

Albert Einstein

Marc W Penninga

Marcus Rosenfhal

Colorado Springs CO

Fountain, CO

Pilot

Thanks to all my friends and family

"You can get all As and still flunk life.

that helped me throughout my entire

Walker Percy

time here. Special thanks to my Dad

for supporting me in everything that I do.

"Today you are You. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You."

Dr. Seuss

Philip D Rue/

Daryl R Wells

Albuquerque. NM Intelligence

Communications

"The roofs of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet." a

Aristotle; It's been

long four years but it's now time to

taste the fruits of victory! Thanks Mom,

Dad, Peter, Susan and all of my friends for helping me get through it. I couldn't have done it without you. I made a lot of great memories here and even better friends. Keep in touch, fight the

good fight. Here I Am, Send Me.

Rosenberg. TX Not everyone is lucky enough to

understand how delicious it is to suffer."

Katharine Hepburn

Jessica Michelle White

Nercresainne M White

Phoenix, AZ

Houston, TX

Contracting

Cyberspace

Success is failure turned inside out; the silver tint of the clouds of doubt...."

This journey has finally come to an

Unknown, Don't Quit; Mom & Dad,

journey begins and I could not have made it without the help of my

end and I'm not sad that it has. A

new

thank you for guiding me along this journey. Daniel, you are my inspira-

sponsor parents and friends I have

tion, I wouldn't have made it through

met along the way. Mississippi here

this place without you. Holland, your toughness and ambition always pushed

I come...oh let's do it (waka flaka

voice)

to step it up a notch. Cheers to my

dance team girls; when life gets tough, we

might as well dance!

Andrew Z“ Zwir/ein Nashotah. Wi Pilot To all my wrestling duders, I love you guys. You fellas could always cheer me up with your ridiculous antics. I'm sur-

prised

ALL STARS

didn't get in more trouble.

And to Eric, I couldn't have made it without you. Here's to all the times

couldn't breathe from laughing

too hard. Stop JPing me bra! I prob-

ably would have failed more classes without your academic expertise. We made it boys, on to the next challenge!

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Michael Archibald Stoughton VVI Civil Engineer 'Now let's set the record straight.

There's no argument over the choice between peace and war, but there s

only one guaranteed way you can have peace and you can have it in surrender." Ronald the next second -

Reagan; "There's something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty."

—

Winston Churchill;

"You and I have a rendezvous with

destiny."

Ronald Reagan

Levi Beard Fallon, NV Civil Engineer I can t believe that I've made it. Thank you Lord for guiding my steps, open-

ing the doors, and blessing me with this opportunity, Mom for all of your

support, Dad for all of your wisdom, Jordan and Cody for your support and encouragement through all of this, all of you that have a hand in my success, and

thank you Jenna for your

relentless love and support; I love you sweetheart. I love you all. ■■

Andrew N Briley

Yvette Cline

Springfield, VA

V L-hesapeake 74

Pilot

Force Support

We sleep safely in our beds because

The challenging four-year Academy

rough men stand ready in the night

journey has finally come to an end. Though excited to start a new chapter of my life, I will sincerely miss this unforgettable experience. Thank you

to visit violence on those who would

harm us." -

George Orwell

to CS39, my blues babies, the bio

department, and Catholic Choir for pushing me far more than I believed I could go. Mom and Dad, you continue to inspire me by your example. Nata-

lie, my sister and my best friend, you will always be my hero. Psalms 37:3-5

Eric Collins

Laura Cusimano

Madison AL

Air Bottle Manager

Annapolis MD Force Support

"Always Finish"

"Kick ass."

Gregory Eslinger

Whitney Gremillion

Gurnee, IL

Overland Park KS

Developmental Engineer

Pilot

God, Mom, Dad, Brittany, and all

Thanks to Mom, Dad, Jacob, and

the rest of my family: thank you all for your support these four years. To my

Daniel for being there to support me all the way through what was the

friends: stay classy.

first step in a long journey. Thanks to all my friends here in 39 and 23, for enjoying every last minute of what did, not matter how bad it was at that time. Philippians 4:5-7

Patrick R Hennessey

Caleb Howard

Cleveland OH

McDonough GA

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Pilot

"Do work son."

Bulldog

"I lift up my eyes to the hills.

From where does my help come?

My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth." -

Psalm 121:1-2

Caleb McConnell

Tyler McCoy

St. Louis, MO

East Tawas, Ml

Acquisitions

Pilot

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers,

To all my family, friends, and loved

whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverPerseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and com-

ones,

my life.

ance.

plete, not lacking anything."

Philippians 4:13

James

1:2-4; I would like to thank God for getting me into USAFA when I shouldn't have made it, and lastly, my family for encouraging me when I

thank you for all the support

throughout my life. Nothing would be obtainable without the people in

Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moccasins." —

Native American Proverb

thought I could not keep going.

Javier Noboa

Brandon Odum

Simi Valley, GA

Winchester VA

Project Engineer

Intelligence

I dedicate my success to mom and

Thank you to my mother, Lorri, for

dad. Without their unconditional love and constant support, tough times would not have been bearable. I

your continued and unconditional sup-

port. I hope all that I am and do will make you proud. I love you.

thank my brother for being a great role model and providing endless amounts of advice. I thank my sister for her support through emails. Last but not least, I thank Lauren for all the love

and support. To all my friends and classmates: do great things out there.

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Faith Sanders-Walker

John Sarette

Mobile, AL

Elk Grove CA

Pilot

intelligence/Medical

Thank you to God, my family, and friends who helped me during my time here. Thank you to the many mentors I had. You made me into o far better leader than I could ever

I would love to thank my family and friends, for without their love and

become on my own and gave me the motivation I needed. "Airmen are a

direct reflection of their leader; take ownership of them. Never accept

mediocrity or hand-outs, and you'll be amazed at what they can do." Tech. Sgt. Drennon

support, I would be an empty shell of a man.

Wolfpups, thank you for a sick

freshman year. Rads, stay rad. "If you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now,

quiet, they're about to announce the Ukn, n, mnl—iorcl"

^ imncnn

Taurean Singletary

Michael Shaw Landenberq, PA

Goldsboro, NC

Pilot

Air Battle Manager

"Never give up, bring intensity to everything you do, and understand,

"Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimum food or water, in austere conditions. The only thing clean on him is his weapon. His rucksack weighs what it

"And Jesus said unto them

...,

'If ye

have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to younder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be

impossible to you."'

Romans 1:17

weighs, and he runs until the enemy stops chasing him. He doesn't care how hard it is;' he either wins or he dies... He knows only the 'Cause.' Now, who wants to quit?”

U.S. Special Forces

Joseph Stafford

Laura Sturdevant

Loomis, CA Pilot

Champlin MN Intelligence

Thanks God, Family and Friends! Kick some butt AF Wrestling. S.S. 1 Corin-

who has supported me throughout the

thians 9:24. Have fun Jesse!

years. Without each and every one of

I am forever grateful to everyone

you, I would not be the person I am

today. I am excited to start the next leg of this journey called life and cannot wait to see what the future holds for me. "In order to succeed, you must

believe. In order to believe, you must dream."

unknown

Alexis Tamosuinas

David Truxal

Wayzata MN Force Support

Raleigh NC

Thank you mom and dad for motivat-

radicals! I am very blessed to have been able to go to the Air Force

Thanks to everyone who has helped through this place, from my family who supported me the entire way to my friends who made sure I was able to stay. To all the memories, good and bad, that we have shared. I could not have done it without y'all, espedaily my close group of friends, you know who y all are. Memento vivere,

Academy, and have my family and

memento mori. DAVESMASH!

ing me to never give up on myself, Amanda for setting a path to aspire

towards, Ava for making me smile, and Mike for helping me remember to enjoy life. I will never forget the rowdy rebels and the cool campus

friends beside me.

Pilot

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"TLZsiMSS

Matthew P Avila Los Angeles. LA

Aircraft Maintenance Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." -

Calvin Coolidge

Thank you to all my family and friends who have helped me get this far. You are the ones who have convinced me to press on, then and now. And for my mom, whose last wish was to see me

Zachary Frederick Bell

succeed.

Tallahassee PL

Pilot

Medical Service Corps

Thank you Mom, Dad, Julie, and

Thanks to my family for getting me

Bailey for all the support, I would not have made it through this place without you. I hope I make you proud.

keeping me here. I don't know what I

here, and thanks to my friends for would have done without all of your support and love. I love you dll!

Pinz, Thor, Papa Bear, KevDan, and Gruncle, great memories dramping and drawling. You guys made my experience unforgettable, CA CAW.

Erica Chimelski

Nicholas Wayne Cottage

Corpus Christi, TX Health Professions Scholarship

Aircraft Maintenance

Thanks Mom, Dad, Laura, and Grandma for your endless support over

these past years- I love you and

Butler PA

Thanks to everyone who has helped

get me through these past few years, you know who you are. To my

I never could have made it through

classmates, this has been a long few

this place without you! Thanks to

years in the making. It’s about time to

friends and classmates, past and present, for the good times! May

say other than that...Life’s a garden,

we cross

paths often on the other

be getting out of here. Not much to

dig it.

side! "Ce qui embellit le desert, dit le petit prince, best qu’il cache un puits

quelque part..." Antoine de SaintExupery; ~ChimChim -

Meghan Elizabeth Cummings

Kevin "Kevdan" Dandino

Amherst. NH

Colorado Springs CQ

Force Support

Air Baffle Manager

To Mom and Dad, Ned and Nancy,

Mom, Dad, Jason and Beth: You all most closely shared and felt not

and all my friends and family: Thank you for supporting me in every way

and reminding me why I decided to go through all this craziness. I love you

all so much. To everyone else: It has been an

often-frustrating honor. Good night and good luck.

only the great times, but the pains and hardships as well. Thank you so much for all of your love and support!

Gruncle, Scott, JoeJoe, Morgan and all my other closest friends: Thanks for

making this place bearable and even enjoyable at times! Remember. I'm always just a phone call away! From the reaches of space..

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Christin 5 Burrows

Darieni IL

To the Warhawks, GCM, BBC,

Gabriel David DeJong III

Gavin Foley

Naples. FL

Austell, CA

Pilot

Much love to family and friends who

My experiences at- USAFA have vastly surpassed my expectations. I've

made the past few years seem to

fly, and thank you to the Academy for providing teachers and leadership

shared these experiences with some

who made it so memorable.

friends with for a lifetime! I want to thank my friends and family for their support. Last, but not least, I want to thank the United States Air Force

1 am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love

awesome

people, who I will remain

Academy for giving me the opportunity to make my dreams into reality.

Jacob A Fouraker

William Gabriel Aguon Hock

Philadelphia, PA

Shreveport LA

Cyber Operations Officer

Pilot

Without the support of my friends, my

I want to thank my family for everything they have done for me

family, and my fiance I never would who challenged me during these four

these past four years. Mom and Dad, I'll never forget the lessons you

years and helped develop me into

taught me and how you supported

have made it. I appreciate all those

over

who I have become. "With God all things are possible." —

Mathew 19:26

me no

matter what. To my sisters: I

don't know what I would do without you, thanks for being the best siblings

anyone could ask for. I love you! And

future William: Go Kick Some Ass!

Parker Darius Huge

Chad Jessup

Fort Myers, FL

Covington. CA Remotely Piloted Aircraft

Pilot Thanks to all my family for making me

Let us cross over the river, and

who I am. Thanks to all my friends

for the great times. Thanks to all the teachers and officers who have given me some

rest under the shade of the trees." -

Gen Thomas J "Stonewall" Jackson

amazing opportunities.

Not all those who wander are lost." -

Tolkien

Best of luck and God bless.

Tim Krystosek

Jacques AA Lamoureux

M\aple Grove. MN

Grand Forks, ND

Financial Management

Contracting

Thank you to my friends and family

Thank you to my family and friends for the love and support and to my

for all their support through my time at the Academy. Their care and support has helped me get through the daily ups and downs. I am thankful for the relationships I have formed while

teammates for giving me the time of

at the Academy and believe they will

last long into the future.

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Michael E Lewis

Leif Ericson Lindblom

Federal Way WA

New Orleans LA

Logistics Readiness

Civil Engineer

I just want to say thank you and

dary...Thanks to all of my family and

I love you to my family who has

always pushed me to succeed, even when it wasn't easy. To my friends,

with all our awesome nicknames, thanks for helping me get through this

place and having so much fun while doing it...LEGEN

friends. I wouldnt have even gotten here without you, forget about making it through. Everyone still on the hill, it's always the most obvious answers that are the hardest. Sometimes 2

and 2 is 22..."Great ambition and

conquest without contribution is withThe Emperor's Club out significance." "If you ain't been a part of if, at least Drake, Forever you got to witness." -

Ben Mamroth

Trenton Michael Heisler

Dardenne Prairie, MO

Melcher

Remotely Piloted Aircraft

San Antonio. IX

My time here has certainly been one not to be forgotten. I must thank my family and friends for helping me through my ups and downs, since there certainly were many. To all of

Pilot

my close friends, thanks for every-

thing. I look forward to seeing you all soon. Pretzels and Crippie, keep on keepin on.

Thanks to everyone who got me

through this place. You are the best family and friends anyone could ask for. As I'm clearly writing this before graduation, I hope I'm not jinxing it, but we did it together and, most importantly, we did it our way.

Never let schooling get in the way of your education."

Mark Twain

John Newman

Elizabeth Kay Norvell

Marmora NJ

Woodland Hills CA

Security Forces

Developmental Engineer

First, I would like to thank my family

Thank you to my friends I could not have made it without you. To my best

for their unconditional support. Next, I would like to thank all of my friends,

both from New Jersey and USAFA,

friend, you carried me through the chaos; I'll love you forever. Thank you

for keeping my liver well-conditioned.

to my parents, sisters, and grandpar-

I don't know where I would be

ents, who encouraged me along the

without you fellas. Plenty of fun times

way, I love you so much! And a huge

during CST, summer, and during the school year. I had a blast, but I sure

thanks to my mom who was always my side, supporting me no matter

glad to have this place in my rear

what.

view mirror!

Ralph Alfonso Ojeda III

Sara Elizabeth Schoemer

Fort Worth IX

Las Vegas NV

Pilot

Force Support

Thank you to my Mom and Dad for

Dad, Mom, Rachel, Aunt Karen, and Brian I want to thank you for all the support you have given to me. I love you all. To all my friends we did it

encouragement when I lost my motivation and to the rest of my family and friends at home for always giving me support. To my friends here at USAFA: Thanks for making everyday more bearable, and every weekend a

memory.

and I wish you the all best.

"Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

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Winston Churchill

Scott Theuerkauf

Ely Fitzgerald Smith Smyrna, GA

Rochester. AM

Pilot

Developmental Engineer

"We are what we repeatedly do.

The most important thing I can take from USAFA is how to face the

Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a

habit."

Aristotle

Thank you so much to all my family, friends, and teammates who helped me through the last four years. I would not have made it without you.

They have certainly been the toughest and most memorable years in my life

unknown. Thank you to every cadet I have met here, thank you to every instructor, thank you to all my friends

and relatives, and thank you John Q. Taxpayer. I wouldn't have had such a unique, meaningful, and formative four-year experience if it weren't for

any of you.

thus far.

Kyle R T Tomaszewski

Travis Terence Vayda

Hoffman Estates, IL

Bradenton FL

Astronautical Engineering

Pilot

Thank you to everyone who has sup-

Thank you Mom and Dad, your

ported me through these years. To my family, I will be home soon! To all my friends, thank you for being with me through the best times of my life.

encouragement and support mean

Always remember, "They can't stop me, even if they stop me...haha!"

the world to me and have helped me achieve my goals. Thank you Amy, for always being there and being the love of my life, you mean

much to me! To all my friends and

everyone else along the way, thanks for an awesome four years, it really

has been a blast! And of course, the mandatory: OLDS!

Yung Argentina Winata

Jordan T Wind

Irvine CA

Los Angeles, CA

Intelligence

Cyber Warfare

Thank you Mom, for your uncondition-

"Catch you on the flipside."

al love and for always believing in my dreams. I couldn't have made it here today without you. Thank you to my wonderful friends, you guys bring out the best in me. Thanks to everyone who's been here for me through this

tough journey. "All our dreams can come

true

if we have the courage

to pursue them.”

Walt Disney

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Gabrielle M Aranda

Charles J Armstrong

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Christian W Brechbuhl

Jeannette F Brewer

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Joseph R Kraynak III

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Joshua D Thomas

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Matthew J Piazza

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Gabriel J Paterson

Christopher A Perkins

Bryan J Rivera

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Timofhy T Ambard

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Daniel W Frymire

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Leon Lowman III

Richard B Margerison III

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Abigail M Buns

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William A Kent

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Kathryn E Lopez

Zachary A Mangers

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Kevin H Presley

Gregory M Rinker

Joseph Rippe

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Alexander B Thomson

Joseph M Votto

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Craig M Wo|tkiewicz

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Jacob A Daniels

Jordan D Rozsa

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Marissa E Strauss

Alicia K Wallace

Ryan J Williams

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Louis C Rogers III

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Candita L Curcio

John M Rutherford

Bradley A Schneider

Carly J Serratore

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Ryan J Wallway

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Feyisade A Adeoba

Michael A Armacost

Mark L Audetle

John M Bierman

Daniel A Goebel

Ernesto I Guerrero

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Lauren G Kolod

Henry M Krukowski Jr

Barbra E Terry

Anthony I Vahling

Jason S Burbach

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Alexander J Hutcheson

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Dakota M Risner

Robert M Stephenson

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Hector J Valladares

Mary K Vasta

James M Vonahnen

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Robert M Dewitt

Matthew L Heien

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Kelly M O'Grady

Lauryn J Thomas

Christopher M Thompson

Caleb A Tucker

Lukas A Cowen

Rachel C Cranfill

Cale J Simmons

James T Simons

Matthew S Sullivan

Jessica C Adams

Donald Andreas

Nicholas L Barkley

Kassie M Gurnell

Holden N Lanier

Moranda A Hern

Michael R McKone

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Nicholas 5 Lazos

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Deanna J Macmillan

David Salinas Jr

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Jacob G Danowski

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Austin J Wallerstein

Catherine M Wilson

Jonathan G Hagan

Molly M Heath

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Meagan M Ostrander

Gage C Parrott

Joshua M Partain

Michael L Tibbs II

Cole L Vonohlen

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Nicholas A Arellano

Bo T Bateman

Kimberly M Bergo

Ethan W Biddy

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Michael C Cooper

Beau A Davidson

Jean-luc Duckworth

Andrew L Hamilton

Thomas M Harris

Daniel J Incorvaia

Seth M Jackson

Katelyn Jenkins

Anthony W Kwakenat

Joshua M Kieser

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Robert J Simmons

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Annalyse M Schmitt

Jacquelyn O Stringfield

Adam D Walker

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William G Lawlor

Brandon C Lee

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Mary C Anderson

Thomas J Browning Jr

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Garret L Bryant

Alexander M Kingsley

Stephanie M Konvalin

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Dane M Lannon

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Bryan E Anderson

Benjamin C Bertelson

Pasach G Dehue

Theodore W Kruczek

Anthony P Gray Jr

Benjamin G Lipp

Alyssa J Manwaring

Tyler A Vincent

Angelito E Aragon Jr

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Jennifer L Bennett

Amanda M Blain

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Cassandra R Dunn

Matthew S Forrest

Edward Galloway III

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Bethany A Gross

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Joseph N Okai Jr

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William S Dugan

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Andrew C Leighner

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Raquel E McCagg

Glenn M Miltenberg

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Christopher R Earp-Pitkins

Sophia M Epps

Virginia L Galbraith

Benjamin R Johnson

Douglas C Johnston

Christopher H Jordan

Jeremiah W King

Tim Mobley

Lindsey C Mueller

Alexander J Pennetti

Matthew L Scheie

Clark P Walsh

Kyle W Baker

Brandon Eaves

Margaret A Haley

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Zebulon M Kimball

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Hannah A Morehouse

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Paul M Carpenter II

Stuart D Coston

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Jonathan W Kim

Moses A Krehbiel

Samuel A Macheak

Kristopher C Martin

Joshua M Nelson

Gilbert E Rayhill

Kaitlin M Shetley

William A Thompson

Caleb W Whitlock

Stephen K Yoshimura

Andrew J Oury

Ian D Pryce

Alexander J Sakovich

Ryan D Thompson

William M Tyrrell

Loren N Vanrassen

Matthew S Bliley

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Daniel R Schonfeld

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William Smedley

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Thomas C Coughlin

Lance B Cronin

Anna Cruz

Michael Joo

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Elizabeth M Harrison

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Terryn B Mills

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Anthony M Caliva

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Ryan D James

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John T Limpert

Donald C Lodge-Maragh

Kelly A McGuire

Richard A Newberry

Michael O Kelley

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Rebecca A Breslow

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Alexios C Gavrilos

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Emily K Cotharn

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Jonathan M Quirarte

Joshua M Shovellon

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Tara J Harris

Raymond J Hill

Brandon T Hirneise

Randi M Imerman

Steven G Joseph Jr

Daniel J Lange

Krishna C Rengan

Cory M Sabet

Travis C Smith

Joshua D Stemen

Adam H Stoll

Jarrod M Cox

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Megan N Davis

William D Fleming

Nathaniel W l.andecker

Nicholas R Losoya

Olivia M Prosseda

Rami M Qjnishat

Megan C Lavelle

Travers A McEntyre

Sophia M Villagrasa

Nicholas J Wawrzyniak

Esther D Willett

Giovanni Allevalo

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Patrick M Callaghan

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Vincent T Jovene III

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Victor Rodriguez

Matthew T Rogers

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Robert C Demarsh

Auriele N Fain

Jennifer A Flynn

Nicholas A Konishi

Raymond F Leinenbach

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Alexander J Wright

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Michael A Gartee

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Alexander J Kauth

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Jacqueline J Ahloo

Madeline M Atkinson

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Stacey P Blunt II

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Richard T Guftman III

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Jason A Intagliata

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William C Kammerer

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Rodney E Brooks II

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Amanda B Wineman

Kelsey K Berger

Ryan M Brigman

Zachary S Butcher

David B Carte

Stephannie Hernandez

Josiah I Lane

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Jonathan E Pearson

Allen R Revels Jr

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Ryan W Williams

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deep, for every dream the precedes goal. Love, Mom & Dad

needed when you needed it most. We are so

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Fly Boy! With the earth at your feet

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your future with a path cross the

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done. Ever since you were a young

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and brother. Love, Mom and

Taylor

the past four years. Excellent job in your course work, and as the playing captain of the Falcon golf team. Good luck in Graduate school! Mom, Dad, Kristin

they fly Their stealthy bodies cutting through the sky. Wishing I could be flying up high Congratulations on making your dream come true! We

boy you were a joy to watch grow You have always made me proud, be it manners you exhibited, athleticism you displayed on the playing fields, or in the classroom. up.

Bender, Matthew

The decision to leave Auburn to

achieve this goal is awesome. You

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make me very proud Dad.

part of your being, long before you

knew what they were called. Continue to let your

goals and dreams soar, & be the incredible person that you are.

We love you!

Bailey, Kyle Congratulations Kyle Owen Bailey We are so proud of your accomplishments

mission. I shall watch in awe as

Love You! Mom,Dad & Nick

and your spirits soaring high You carve now

watch over you and keep you safe as you

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has paid off & you are ready to

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this

life's journey. May God bless your continuing adventures and ambitions. Our love and prayers are with you. Mom, Dad and the Boyce Boys "CTR" your

Congratulations Michael! We are proud of your accomplishment-graduating from the USAFA. You never let anything interfere with pusuing your dream. Good job. so

We are excited for your future. We

love you. Mom, Dad & Chris

Boylan, Edward Whom shall I send? And who will

for us? And I said, Here am

I. Send me!"

Way to go Mr D!

You have overcome adversity and can

accomplish anything you set

your

mind to! You

generation

are

serve

the third

our

country

Cole II, CJ

and we could not be prouder of

accomplishments. Love Mom, TUD & Maggie your

CJ, ten

years ago

you

decided

you wanted to become an officer

and

pilot in the United States

Air Force. Your indomitable spirit awarded you that goal today! We are

Branyen, Rebecca We to

hope your dreams take you

the

corners

of your smiles, to

the highest of your hopes, to the windows

your

and to the most your

proud

of you, with you,

and for you at all that you have

accomplished!

Congratulations,

Son! With all our love and pride

always!

opportunities,

special places

heart has ever known Anon

We are so very proud of you! Our

Cook, Cory

Love Grandma & Granpa

The birth of that marvelous wish in your soul

the dawning of that

secret dream

was

the Voice of

God himself

and

come

telling you to arise up higher because he

had need of you. Emmet Fox We

Casey, Lantz I am VERY proud of you and so exctied to

see

the amazing things God has

proud of you and all you've accomplished. We love you! Mom, Dad & Kelsey Philippians 4:13 are so

planned for you. Never forget God is the source of your strength and the prize at the end of this race". I love you! Mom

Cassman, Sarah

Cortez, Joseph M

Congratulations! We are so proud of

To my

you for all of your accomplishments.

Pride! You have been the best

We love you very much, way to

role model. You taught us to never

go Sarah! Love, Mom, Dad, Nori,

give up & keep going. You taught us dignity, discipline, & loyalty. I'm

and Eva

son.

To my brother. Our

extremely proud of you & I'm glad you followed your hopes & dreams. You'll succeed due to the right choices & decisions you've made. Love you! Your lil sis Temarah & mom!

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Darrohn, Ryan

Domingo, Rupert ’RC’

Congratulations, Ryan! Congratulations on this terrific milestone, Ryan! You've shown that you have "the right stuff" to be a leader in the AF and beyond. Your character and strength will serve you throughout your life. Were so proud of your success and

Greetings form Daddy & Mommy Congratulations! You have made

the way for the rest of the family.

commitment to

We love you, Daddy & Mommy.

Cosme, Sean bro

Very

Congrats proud of you bro, this is an awesome to my

awesome

accomplishment and I know that you will not stop here. Never lose your determination and you will go far. Your

bro, Jason

Cosme, Sean Well Done Sean! I’m so proud of you. I congradulate you with all my heart on your graduation. With hardwork,discipl ine,commitment,pride and honor you've achieved another milestone.God bless, Your Kindergarten teacher,Ms Robinson

serve

our

country.

Daughenbaugh, Corey What a journey! You stayed focused,

your

accomplishments

Dandino, Kevin DJ KevDan it was great to have you on KAFA airwaves, you were a

working

with

true role model and an inspiration

to ALL of US. Thank you for paving

persevered and

overcame

Driggers, Paul the

Congratulations! You're an amazing man.

young

Your

character,

challenges. Be as proud of yourself

attitude and hard work have led to

of you. A new journey hold begins your head up, have faith in yourself, meet and defeat

incredible achievements. Were so

the next challenges. You will always

for graduating from USAFA. May

have our support. Love Mom, Dad,

God be your pilot as you soar into

as we are

Big-Bro, Mary Ann

proud of you for choosing to serve your country in a time of war and

the wild blue yonder. Jer.29:ll Love, Your Family

great asset. I enjoyed listening

and

graduate from the USAFA. You are

Andrew

Cosme, Sean

and achievements. May God's hands always be upon your life. We are prouder than a peacock love you Mom & Dad.

PROUD, as the very 1st in the

Keep flying high! Mom, Dad &

A Pilot in the Making! It is a great honor and a blessing to be your parents!

Congrats

CORONEL-DOMINGO clan

youiDave)

Your attention to detail will make you a great officer and a great SNACKO. (Jim) Seeing you progress

Debarmore, Nick

Druecke, Kipp

joy. Your positive attitude and commitment to doing the right thing

You did it Nico! You REALLY did

will carry you far. (Brad) Be blessed

heart will be clear, whose

Congratulations on making your dream come true! Good job on all the hard work done at the Academy. Good

from sophomore to a 2Lt has been

in your

AF career! Navigate back

BUILD ME A SON whose

goals

will be high; a son who will master

himself before he seeks to master

to us sometimes! (Stacie)

luck, and God Bless you, in serving your country. Love, Mom and Dad!

other men; one who will learn to

laugh, yet never forget how to

Daniels, Christopher

Congratulations!

are

weep; one who will

truly

blessed to have a son like you and

proud of your success at the USAFA.

Duede, Jacob

reach into the

future, yet never forget the past.

We are so proud of you and your

Gen. MacArthur Congratulations Son!

accomplishments! Love, Mom, Dad

Dilley, Grant

Duenes, Michael

and Sean

Your hard work and perseverance has paid off. You have set an example for future family members to follow. Outstanding Job. May

God bless you and and we love you dearly. Mom & Dad

You

are

living

your

dream!

May

God be with you and be the Pilot of your life. We love you and are honored to be your parents and sister.

Congratulations.

Mom,

Dad

Congratulations Mickey D! Crede quod habes et habes Ad eundum -

quo

nemo

ante

lit John, June and

Matthew

and

Meredith

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Dye, David L Congratulations we are so proud You have always achieved We wish you the best knowing you will excel and succeed in whatever you set out to do!

Ferut, John Douglas

Flatley, Bridget Nolan

Foote, Dayne

does

Congratulations Bridget! We are

Dear Dayne Foote Few people are

determine the direction from

proud of you. This was your dream and you followed it through. The entire Flatley and Cashman

John not

Douglas

Ferut

Age

which admiration flows. I

of your commitment to God,

awe

community and family. I am so very proud of you. Love Aunt Carol

talented, determined, and patient

families wish you all the best as you

enough to accomplish the dreams and goals of their childhood-you are one of those lucky few! Enjoy

this great country. We love

all you have achieved for now is

serve

you. Mom, Dad and Ray

Eromin, Katrina Eromin, Katrina Your

so very

begin living the life

you dreamed of. We Love YouHeart & Soul! Dad, Mom, Daryne

perseverance,

honor & integrity have served you well

and Patty.

& will continue to guide you throughout your career.

the time you

We are all so proud of

you. Love Mom, Dad and Family

Gentry, Jessica You did it, Jessica!!! You fought to

get in; you fought to stay. But YOU DID IT! IPOY. Thank you for letting

along with you during these frequently frustrating years. What a joy it will

Gilbert, Nathaniel W I have

always had faith in you, Nate. Keep soaring. May God always have a hedge of protection

Gill, Patrick Dennis

Congatulations

Fly High and God

Bless Patrick, they say that the choices we make in our lives defines

Goodwin, Collin 2 Lt. Collin

"Porkchop" Goodwin Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment!!! May God bless

us come

around you. Blievnu! I do! All my

who we are. Your choices define you

and protect you in all of your future

four fabulous, fun and

love, Mom

as a man

of Perseverance, Attitude,

endeavors!! Always seek whatever

Talent, Respect, Integrity, Courage

right, pure, of good repute, and all things excellence. We are so proud of you!! All our love, Dad.

be to see what you will do with the

incredible gifts God has given you. We love you. Mama and Daddy

Green, Ashley Ability is what you are capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. Congratultions! We love you Boogie Doo. Mom and Dad

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and Knowledge. We are so proud of you and your accomplishments. Keep joy in your heart. Love As

Alway, Mom and Kerrie

Andrea, Cass, Carson, Savannah, Walker and John Steven.

Graff, Justin

Hammon, Aimee

Guzman, Francisco

Hansen, Julia

We Are So Proud of You--Justin

Congratulations!

Your hard work

We are so PROUD of you Aimee...

Congratulations

B. Graff JB, We are all so very

You Rule! I've learned that people

years ago beside soaring hills, under

proud of youl! Your perseverance

and perseverance paid off. We are also proud that you will serve

will forget what you said, people

skies woven with silvers and blues,

and ability to balance all that was

our

required of you in such an honorable

the greatest tradition of those of us

great nation. Your service is in

way is a statement about who you

who served before you. We are so

person. As you graduate

excited for your future. May God

and move on, we will always be

always be in your heart and guide

there for you. We love you, Mom,

you all your

are as a

life. We wish you the

Dad, Nick, Todd, Ryan, Grandpa

best, we love you! Mom, Dad, and

& Grandma

Juan J.

Harrison, Michael Words cannot express how proud of you.

Through ups and downs and with God by your side, you soared like an eagle. We can't we are

wait to see what God has planned

will

forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Don't ever forget that great leadership is not an entitlement; it is a privilege. God Bless and Keep You As You Travel Thru Life, Jamommy, Jibe' and Jinger

Hill, Anthony Hill,

Anthony D. I'm extremely proud of your accomplishments and willingness to serve in the worlds greatest Air, Space, and Cyber Force. I wish Grandma Hill

golden ends

Congratulations Mike)!

Your

Julia, 4

and spires pointing a march to many

began, a march with many

squad, prayers to God. We love you & celebrate your strength & determination! Mom & Dad

Homsher, Paul

(Alias Big

adventure

II!

friends, teachers, teams, leaders,

Holloway, Michael Alex

sun,

heavenward;

Julia

just beginning. Graduation was the first step. Keep the Lord in your heart and led him guide your career. I

CLASS

2011

You

have

challenged yourself tremendously and worked so hard to build an amazing foundation for life. We could not be more proud of you

for your life! Congratulations! We

were

love you! Mom and Dad

achievement; she loves you and is

who gives me strength. Philippians

and love you very much! May God bless you and always be in

proud! Where you're going, there are no roads... ENJOY THE

4:13. We are so very proud of you

your

and your commitment to our great

Love, Dad, Mom, and Ashley

VIEW!!! LOVE DAD

country. Love, Mom & Dad

here to enjoy this incredible

very

can

everything through

him

heart.

Congratulations Paul!

Howard, Regenald Yesterday we looked over into the eyes of a young boy and he smiled. Today we looked into those same eyes and saw a young man and we smiled.

You make us smile with pride. Love you,

MOM,DAD&TONYA

Jessup, Chad CONGRATULATIONS! 2nd Lt. Jessup, Chad S Chad, we are so proud of you. Your dedication and hard work have paid off and now the next chapter of your life is about to unfold. Best of luck to you! Love, the Beard, Jessup and Spencer families.

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Johnson, Ryan Your family is incredibly proud of you and all that you've accomplished! We know the

Congratulations!

road was hard, but you filled it with

experiences. The rewards will benefit you for a lifetime. May

awesome

your success continue in your career

and remember to let God be your

pilot. We Love You!

Johnson, Ryan Lee Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings

like eagles; they will run & not grow weary,

Keep

they will walk & not be faint. soaring Ryan. Love, Aunt

Paula & Austin

Jones, Laura

Congrats

Laura.

You're

off

Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So... get on

your way!

—-

Dr. Seuss (Oh, the

Places You'll Go!)

Klein, Jonathan We are so proud of you. We knew you could

do it. We pray that God's

wisdom and grace will guide you as you continue

His

purpose

for

your life. PS.119 With all our love. Dad.

Mom, Kristie, Abby

Kurtz, Caroline Caroline Congratulations We

Kurtz!

incredibly proud of your accomplishments, not only in academics and leadership, but also in volleyball are

Your hard work, perseverance and talent will take you far! Love from Mom, Dad and Chris

Lam, David You went for your dream and now

you're living it. May God always be in your heart and the pilot of your life.

Congratulations! We love

you. Mom and Dad

Lane, Brian

Leli, James

Congratulations, Brian! As one journey to an end, so another begins. May the skies you fly always be blue. We are so very proud of you and what you have accomplished. With all love, Mom, Dad, and Kevin.

James Louis Leli What a tremendous achievement! Dreams do come true. May God always bless you on your path of success. Remember "A leader is a man who has the ability to get other people to do what they don't want to do, and like it." Frank & Brenda Marrero

Levri, Elizabeth

Lindberg, William

Liu, Daniel

Complimenti Betta! From BCT to jumping in the Terrazzo pool, you

Congratulations Daniel Liu May you soar like an eagle. May

left your mark on an unbelievable

Congratulations! All your hard work paid off and you made it through USAFA! We are very proud of you!

USAFA

Reach for those "Endless Horizons"!

Landeadel, Justin Congratulations Kevin, I am so proud of you! You are a gift, a joy and a blessing from God. May your life be forever showered with

Gods favor. Love, Mom

comes

our

Lemieux, Jamie It seems like yesterday

watched

you fly off to the Academy. Now you are

truly flying. We love you & are

proud of you. Love, Tracy, Kim, Jadon, Rylan, Brennon

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career.

We ask

God's

special blessing and protection for you today and forever. You have honored your entire family with your accomplishments. Love, Mom, Dad, Mary, John and Cate, Joe

Love, Mom, Dad and Derrick

God bless you forever and ever, increase your wisdom, and

enlarge

your territory. May His hands and

always be with you and pilot you, keep you from harm and danger. The Load is your shepherd; grace

Loyd, Jonathan Jonathan! Your Congratulations adventure begins! Love, Mom, Dad, and Andrea

you shall not be in want. Love from

Mom and Dad.

Leon Guerrero, Dominic V.C. Class 2011 Congratulations on a

significant

achievement.

Everyone proud of

are so

...

Hold me, Jose!! We

proud of you!! Love you lotsa!

McConnell, Caleb

Martin, Drew

Lyon, Travis Anton Baby T

Drew!

We are Congratulations so incredibly proud. Your faith,

family is your accomplishment. As the first to graduate from a Military Academy, you have set the bar quite high for those that aspire to follow your footsteps. Best wishesl

J, C, K, R. G, R, L, K, R, M & D (& Tobi too!)

Job well done! God bless. Nina &

Your graduation marks an ending

DONE, SON. All our love, Mom

Nino

and a beginning. Our joy continues

and Dad

the

L.G.

drive,

and

been

rewarded

perserverance

have

great

accomplishment. Remain on course. May God bless and watch over

Markling, Matthew

you as you enter the next amazing

phase of

your

life.

JOB WELL

best as you pursue new dreams. Your

family, mom, Aunt Jane. Jessica. Dale and Levi. LYMYKY!

McDonald, Shawn Congratulations on achieving your goal! All your hard work has paid off! great nation and througout future. We are so proud of you! your

serve our

big heart! May God always be

part of your life. We are so very proud of your accomplishments as

did it. We are so proud of you. All the

May God bless & protect you as you

watching the man you've become. A man of character; a big man with a

You Did It! Congratulations Caleb, you

Love, Mom & Dad

Loyd, Ryan Congratulations! "The greater the difficulty the more glory in surmounting it: We are so proud of your

you begin your successful Air Force

Career. We love YOU, Mom & Dad

accomplishments and we know you will serve our nation proudly. With all our

Martin, Stephanie Agnes You rocked as a cadet and you will

officer. Our hearts

Mendelsohn, Michelle You've done it!!

Congratulation your

are

hard work has paid off. Now on to

bursting with pride! Enjoy the journey.

your next step for your dream. Good

Love, Mom, Dad, Jen and Em

luck at pilot school. I am very proud of

soar

you and love you very much Dad

love Mom and Chuck

..v;„N

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Meineke, Kelcie

Mendelsohn, Michelle

Menzel, Robert

Congratulations Daughter" The world is waiting for

You are the Master of Your Fate. You are the Captain of Your Soul.

Congratulations, Rob! You have accomplished so much. Were grateful

you. You now have the freedom to

You have looked at USAFA in your

follow your dreams and create a life

rear-view mirror. Every great dream

Beautiful

you love. Listen to your inner voice

begins with a Dreamer. Now on

and trust your instincts, because you have everything you need to

to your

Dreams.

Congratulations.

and will continue to pray for God's

providence and protection in your life. Be His wingman always! We love you!

Mom, Dad, & Liz

PROUD OF YOU. MOM

path that is yours alone. You make us proud each and every day! With Love, Your Family.

Mitnaul, Justin

carve a

Congratulations blessed

you

know

Moses, Kyle

God

has

You worked so hard and deserve all

from Omaha-across

the recognition and success that awaits

the USA and

Jut

Europe--to USAFA.

you

had

such

enjoyable four years! Seriously-we are so proud of you-a man Mendelsohn, Michelle Congratulation!

You. Good Luck and a

Wonderful

Nana

Mendoza, Scott

Proud of

GOD HAS GRACED YOU WITH ALL

Happiness to

THE STRENGTH, DETERMINATION AND PERSEVERANCE TO CONTINUE

Granddaughter.

Love

ON AND SUCCEED. YOU MADE IT, SON. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

of faith and love. Never stray from the good Lord. We love you. Mom

and Dad.

you.

We are so very proud of you,

and cant wait to see what your future holds!

Congratulations! Rayne & Brandon

Love-

Bibi,

Moses, Kyle You made it! We

are

proud of

you and you continue to amaze us every single day! Your future success is only limited by your dreams, so keep dreaming big baby. We love you more than words can say! Mom & Dad

Nguyen, Daniel Manh-Tien Dear

DaniellCongrats on your graduation! We are so thankful and proud of you as always. We knew that you have strength, determination and a serving heart.

We wish

you

success

all your

future undertakings! Always keep a

students spirit, true discernment &

humility. God bless, love, Nguyen, Grand-Parents Dad Mom Patrick Christine Michelle.

Nichol, James Nichol, James

Ryan We are

proud of you and all of your accomplishments. You never cease to

amaze

your

us.

Continue to follow

dreams. The

sky's the limit!

Love Always, Your Family

Page, William Congratulations Will! We couldn't be Your hard work and more proud. perseverance have paid off. We are confident in you and your success no matter where your career takes you.

Love Dad & Mom.

Palicia, Noah Noah A. Palicia Congratulations and Good Luck! Mom and Dad

Palicia, Noah We are very proud of you! Good luck!

Love, Mom & Dad

Penner, Travis Penner, Travis J. We are very proud of you son!! We are grateful for your strong work ethic, and ability to finish strong. We pray God will continue to Bless your future in the Air Force. Love you Travis!! Dad & Mom

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AA unger, Justin Reid

Pingel, Bradley

Porter, Evan

I am so proud of you, Justin! You

Bradley Pingel Congratulations on

enlisted just a few years ago and then decided to go into the

your great achievement! The first of

Porter, Evan M. Congratulations Evan! We are incredibly proud of you and all

Academy. Now you have a college degree and serving our country as an officer. You should be proud of your accomplishments! Stand tall and be proud, you have earned it!

many yet to come in a very bright

future. Continue to do your very best and remember You are the

Captain of your Fate and you are

you have achieved.

May your future

be filled with continued success and

happiness. Can't wait to see what's next. Love Mom, Dad & Ryan

the Master of your Soul" Love Dad

Ramsey, Taryn

& Mom

Taryn Ramsey Congratulations on your 2011 Graduation and Acceptance to

Onward and upward. Love you, son! Dad

Medical School. We recognize it has not

been an easy road to follow but

YOU made it. You are "SIMPLY THE BEST" With our Love

Puffenbarger, Haley

Reynolds, James

Dawn Puffenbarger, Haley Congratulations--you did it! We are so

proud of you. Good luck as you

take off on an exciting career. You're great stuff and getting better every day! God bless. Love you, Mom, Dad, Mark, and Steven

of you. Your hard work has paid off. Now you are set for a successful

and

bright future. We

salute you! Love, Mom, Dad, Joe

Riley, Brian Congratulations Brian Christopher Guite

Riley!

achievement!

impressive

are

very

proud of you. After 4 tough years you

are

selective

your way to

career

Remember "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around

bring you

were

toiling upward in the night.

We are so proud of you, your hard

while, you could miss it.

your

accomplishments!

We will forever be your wing man and will always love you. Dad and Gina

-Ferris Bueller

very

Combat

Rescue Officer and who knows what else. May the years ahead success

in a

Powell, Caleb F. The heights by great men reached and kept where not obtained by sudden flight. But they, while their companions slept,

work, and

and Rob

once

Mom and Dad

Powell, Caleb

Congratulations Jim! Congratulations! We are so proud

career

and satisfaction.

Learn from and enjoy the journey. Love- Mom, Dad & Sean.

Rowe, Jessica

Congratulations

Reynolds, James

Jessica

Ashley proud of the amazing woman you are! Insightful and intelligent, beautiful and brave, Rowe! We're

with an adventurous spirit and a passion for life. Love, Mom & Dad

Congratulations Jimmy!! This has been an amazing four years with you! I enjoyed all our late night phone calls and sporadic visits. I am so proud of everything you have accomplished! I love you so much! xoxo Maura H.

Searuggs, Jasmine

Rowe, Kevin

JASMINE ANTONIA SEARUGGS

ROWE,

Well done! You are a blessing from

Boyhood Dream; A Young Man's Accomplishment! So proud of the many special achievements you pursued with passion and strength. Remain safe in

God. The joy of living comes not in what you take but in the giving of is

with you. Life's

journey to enjoy & live to its fullest.

We love you, Mom&Dad I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good

fo me. Psalms 13:6

BRENT

pursuit of your future endeavors. Kevin, We Love You

your blessing. Choose to love God

& know He

KEVIN

Sherwood, Blake Sherwood, Blake Yeargin We

Soltisz, Benjamin are

very proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Continue to look to God for strength and wisdom and your life will be blessed beyond measure. Congrats! Phil 4:13 We love so

Congratulations! Never could parents be so proud. We wish you the best. The future holds great things for you. We love you. Mom, Dad, Carl and

David

you, Mom and Dad

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Tanea Dustin

Spencer, Kelly

Street, Charles

Spencer, Kelly Elizabeth Big Guh has Big Guts! Congraulations, we are so proud of you. Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. You are loved, Mom, Dad, Greg and Sean.

Charles G. Street V Quite the ride! Mach 1 Recognition, 1C Track, BCT/ CST Evasion cadre, Panama, Qatar,

tailgate coffee, Flt/CC, Jump, Vegas, aeroclub, flight solo. Fly high, Kunu. So proud. Love, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Toby

Congratulations 2nd Lt James L. Spidel! All your hard work has paid off. We're so very proud of you and all that you have accomplished. May God bless you and everything you do in the future. Keep reaching for the sky! We

Alexis Christine Tamosuinas- USAFA 2011 "Driven Pride "...The epitome of your years as you persevered to become an exceptional leader in the world's finest air force! We are very proud of you and your accomplishments!!

love you. Mom & Dad

Love,Mom,Dad,Amanda,A va

Tenenbaum, Marcus

Teresky, Caitlin

Vayda, Travis Terence Bold steps Vayda, equaled great strides. Congratulations

"If it doesn't kill

Cailtin Cecilia Teresky, Congratulations on your graduation

you it will make you stronger." You

and 2d Lt commissioning. You will

made it and we are so proud of

be an exceptional officer. May you

for sticking with it. The entire

realize all your dreams serving our

Tenenbaum

great nation on the "Long Blue Line". We will be with you every step.

Congratulations!

you

Rubbo

and

Rubbo

families

wish you all the best, we love you.

with your wit, individuality, spunk,

you always, Mom and Dad.

Tamosuinas, Alexis

Marcus

You've stayed true to who you are -

curiosity and commitment. We love

Spidel, James

Tenenbaum,

Tanen, Dustin Roark We honor the choice you've made and are so proud of how you've achieved it.

We are so proud and love you so

much! Mom, Dad, Jackie, Jessica

Travis

son! We wish you blue skies with calm air

to send you

& Dad!

Wallin, Kurt Kurt William Wallin

Congratulations proud of you. A great future awaits you. May God

Kurt. We

are

Bless You and be in your life with the of future goals. We love you.

success

Mom and Dad

White, Aaron

Vidt, Courtney

Courtney

we are

all very proud of

you. 1 am so happy for you, you have made your dreams come true.

1 have watch you grow from a little

girl to a beautiful young women. All

experiences have helped you become who you are

Wind, Jordan

White, Aaron Thomas We are proud of you end your accomplishments. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. We wish you the best as you begin a new chapter of you life. Remember: Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always Psalms 105:4 We bve you always! Dad, Mom, Teddy, Alisa, & Andrew

and

did it very well. You now have the keys to your future, go forth and better! And if that's not

wiser

enough your award & capstone

your

today. Your foundation is strong and always know there are many people who love you very much. Gods Speed!

son what Congrads You did it accomplishment!

Wilson, Sarah Wilson, Sarah Congratulations! You

goal for yourself and you accomplished it! Your whole family is so proud of you. We wish you all the set

project tops it off, saving lives of soldiers-marines too, Good job! We are so

proud of you BRAVO!! Love

always Mom & Dad

best as you follow your dreams. We love you. Mom and Dad

Wind, Jordan

Witzig, Ryan

Wood, Kelli

Everybody proud of you. You should be so proud of yourself. You are at the

Congratulations Ryan Thomas Witzig Dear Ryan, For this boy we have prayed & God has granted our

Congrats Kelli Wood! There has always been something remarkable

request..." 1 Sam 1:27 We are blessed

about you. You have proven your

start of the most exciting adventure

to be your parents. Now go forward

Job well done!

of your life. Enjoy every minute of this adventure and may God be

to CRO and beyond

with God. Our

love & blessings, Mom & Dad

Wherever you go, know that you an amazing source of love and pride. May God watch over are

with you. Love and best wishes, Jim

Wood, Kelli

and Marianna

Congratulations Lt. Kelli Wood!!!! Kelli, We knew you could do it!! It's been a

long road, and your dream has finally come to

fruition! Now you will continue

to soar!! We love you and are so very

proud of you! Love, Dad and Kelly

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ability to accomplish your dreams.

Friends Family and Supporter Messages

you

you venture out to

face

fhe world. We love you. Mom &

Family

Wood, Thomas Thomas on

Wood

Congratulations significant accomplishment.

this

Your unwavering commitment and determination has enabled your dreams to come true. Your Dad is

beaming with joy as he is watching you

from Heaven. Your sister and

I are so proud of you today and every day. Love, Mom and Emily

Worth, Derek Worth, Derek Bradford My son, what

monumental event your is for you, another

graduation

milestone you have accomplished. Your hard work, perseverance and your

continual trust

guided

God have

journey. Thank my son. I'm very

you in your

you for

being proud to be your mother.

Wright, Tyler Tyler, per angusta ad augusta Love Always, Mom, Dad and Zach

Zwirlein, Andrew Andrew Paul Zwirlein Congratulations, with perseverance and determination you have made your dream come true.

Fly high and wherever you go, go with all your heart. Were so very proud of you. Love Mom, Kristin & Emily

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often become ch

but challenges are what we

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Storm McNab

473

Index A

Alfred, Michael R 392

Archer, Joshua L 379

Bae, Jae Jin 179, 181, 182, 196

Alicea, Rafael 377

Archibald, Michael 344

Bagdasar, Brooke E 431

Alleman, Robert J 387

Arcidiacono, Alexander A 367

Bahorik, Eric P 429

Allen, Emily Rebecca 268

Arellano, Nicholas A 395

Baik, Elijah J 417

Allen, Jacob J 388

Ariguzo, Ikenna 393

Bailey, Courtney M 413

Allen, Jeffrey Michael 232

Arita, James K 380

Bailey, Daniel B 365

Abbate, Evelyn A 181, 392

Allevato, Giovanni 413

Armacost, Michael A 387

Bailey, Jamil 433

Abbott, Laura A 308

Allison, Carly A 383

Armes, Nathan W 411

Bailey, Kyle Owen 86, 87, 212

Abdulrazaq, Leila J 373

Allison, Lauren Elizabeth 164, 328

Armour, Michael A 425

Bailey, Lauren N 179, 386

Abies, Cody W 180,360

Allison, Rachel E 176, 373

Armstrong, Charles J 381

Bailey, Matthew C 367

Abraham, Amy M 182, 376

Allum, Kevin D 220

Armstrong, Dan V 252

Bailey, Rebecca M 359

Abrecht, Blake R 411

Almond, Levi D 416

Armstrong, Mason T 358

Baird, Timothy S 363

Abrecht, Evan D 394

Alonso, Michael Louis 296

Arndt, Alexander Joseph 81, 216

Baker, Alexander C 369

Acero, Daniel 312

Alora, John I 411

Arneberg, Benjamin J 388

Baker, Dariel R 369

Aceves, Ryan P 391

Alor, Jimmy L 393

Arnett, Thomas J 423

Baker, Kari A 178, 373

Abakunda, Joseph

177, 433

Achenbach, Joseph E 388

Alsen, Steven R 406

Arquette, David M 359

Baker, Kyle W 407

Acuna, Fernando Suito 294

Alt, Anthony T 386

Arrington, Kristian C 363

Baker, Nathan 431

Adagio, Nicholas J 411

Altman, Reed 284

Arrowood, Ryan M 403

Baker, Stephen M 411

Adair, William Clayton 256

Alva, Matt A 300

Artman, Eric M 425

Baker, Tom 296

Adamik, Frank Ray 332

Alvarado, David R 411

Artz, Edward J 367

Baker, Wesley S 372

Adams, Brianna N 380

Alvarez, Juan S 423

Arvidson, Kaylyn Clare 38, 200

Baldwin, Spencer K 393

Adams, Carter S 393

Alvarez, Michael A 384

Arthur, Rachael Lee Swanner 200

Balish, Margarita A 369

Adams, David C 40, 182, 420

Amack, Brady A 384

Asche, David Allen 174, 312

Ball, Andre D 369

Adams, Jessica C 175, 391

Amaddio, Anthony R 425

Ashby, Robert W 173,385

Ballard, Naomi 324

Adams, Matthew J 244

Ambanpola, Waruna E 173, 379

Ashley, Aaron T 366

Ballen, Linden B 360

Adams, Ryan E 403

Ambard, Timothy T 383

Ashley, Damien M 405

Balthazar, Lantz R 328

Adams, Travis Kirby 252

Ament, Stephen D 367

Ashley, Jonathon Michael 308

Balutowski, Alison A 425

Adams, Zachary H 405

Ames, Kyle Brandon 220

Ashton, Bryan T 410

Banda, Jacob 344

Addy, Scott M 208

Amor, Dominique M 381

Asmar, Dylan 181, 182, 316

Bandi, Jennifer 179, 212

Adeji-Paul Jr, Paul I 388

Amos, Eric J 423

Asu, Erol G 204

Bangen, Peter B 407

Adeniji, Moshood A 373

Amundsen, Stanley 179, 308

Atchison, Eric 304

Adeoba, Feyisade A 387

Anatra, Michelle L 401

Atitya, Amanda P 360

Bangert, Sara M 404 Bang, John 385

Adjangba, Daniel A 355

Anda, Kschristopher M 375

Atkins, Danielle 386

Bangley, Sarah J 404

Adkins Jr, Donald J 396

Anderson, Alexander Nathan 256

Atkins, Jonathan J 430

Bannon, Brandon K 359

Adkins, Francis V 395

Anderson, Bryan E 397

Atkinson IV, John D 408

Banta, Jonathan Christopher 256

Africano, James T 375

Anderson, Cody M 379

Atkinson, Madeline M 415

Baptist, Jeffrey D 425

Agee, Chelsea J 175, 328

Anderson, Colby B 422

Atkinson, Shelby M 369

Barattino, Matthew William 200

Agee, James M 355

Anderson, David J 414

Attillo, Nicholas H 389

Barbazon, Mathew 429

Agudo, Karl 268

Anderson, James Woodall 228

Audette, Mark L 387

Barbee, Jenny Ann 212

Aguilar, Eduardo R 425

Anderson, Mary C 396

Audiss, Michael D 376

Barber, Chante' N 407

Aguilar III, Felix M 393

Anderson, Rex L 433

Auerbach, Josh 192

Barber, Katie 292

Aguon Hock, William Gabriel 349

Anderson, Ryan J 385

Aukerman, Chad E 374

Barber, Kristian A 414

Ahloo, Jacqueline J 415

Andre, Brian S 411

Aultman, James Frank 236

Barber, Lindsey A 178, 374

Ahmad, Muhammad A 377

Andreas, Donald 391

Averill, Ryan F 371

Barger, Evan A 427

Ahn, Julie C 415

Angelet, Blaize E 354

Avers, Thomas J 413

Barina, Daniel K 426

Ahrens, Russell T 364

Ansel, Christopher Heiwa 340

Avila, Matthew P 348

Barkemeyer, Jared S 372

Aiken, Benjamin R 404

Anthony, Ian A 403

Avjian, Eryn K 433

Barkley, Nicholas L 391

Ainscough, Thomas Grover 181, 182, 312

Anthony, Matthew D 367

Ayala, Daniel A 372

Barlow, Logan Hyrum 240

Ainvsworth, William C 425

Antinone, Joshua P 431

Ayure-Lopez, Angel Adrian 320

Barnes, Austin T 419

Akaydin, Matthew H 394

Antoszewski, Kyle J 401

Appel, Kenneth S 355

Barnes, Max Jeffray 162, 304

Akina, Brooke A 357 Albano, James John 196

Appleton, Thomas J 385

Babauta, Maria H 401

Barnhart, Michael David 300

Albertson, Alexander S 355

Aradine, Sharon 428

Babbs-Butler, Alexander 180, 268

Barragan, Ismael 365

Alderman, Andrew 22, 371

Aragon Jr, Angelito E 397

Baccash, David G 364

Barrett, Nicholas B 370

Alequin, Jacqueline P 355

Arakawa, Michael B 375

Bachand, Valerie L 385

Barrette, Simone E 78, 356

Alexander, Edward S 381

Aranda, Gabrielle M 381

Bader, Nolan A 427

Alexander, Jerell N 371

Archambault, Paul M 402

Badger, Nathan D 429

Barringer, Benjamin 179, 428 Barringer, Daniel E 375

474

Index

Barnes, Samuel T 369

Barrington, Zachary L 402

Bell, Robert A 430

Bigej, Britta L 178, 401

Boone, Spencer H 417

Barrios, Jeancarlo 361

Bell, Zachary Frederick 348

Biglow, Alex Erik 232

Bopp, Jonathan S 376

Barron, David L 212

Beltran, Jesus 192

Binzer, Henry W 355

Borah, Jon H 359

Barron, Rebecca L 367

Belviso, Anthony John 204

Birdsell, Brendon J 369

Borecky, Kurt A 355

Bartholomew, Keil M 228

Belz, Robert F 354

Borg, Zachary Albert 200

Bartmas, Ashley R 421

Bender, Matthew Timothy 272

Birdsong, Hunter B 427 Birmingham, Jon James 232

Barton, Jessamy I 380

Benischek, Mark David 54, 179, 272

Bisschops, Suzanne M 371

Bosner, David L 397

Basek, Bradley T 381

Benitez, Jose A 401

Bitner, Stephan W 385

Bostick, Clifton T 357

Baska, David S 395

Benjamin, Tyler John 256

Bittner, Stephen T 417

Bostick, Nehemiah F 216

Bassut, Aaron J 417

Bennett, Brittany 175, 296

Bixby, Nicholas E 276

Boston, Zakaria B 425

Bast, Alexander C 423

Bennett, Diana N 366

Black, Hugh MacDonald 208

Boswell, Cody W 174,182, 422

Bateman, Bo T 395

Bennett, Jennifer L 397

Black, Jason E 400

Bosworth, Gina L 428

Bateman, Joel Nathan 196

Bennett, Krista L 355

Blackburn, Bethany P 354

Boudreaux, Brett Michael 312

Bathurst, Andrew R 11, 421

Bennett, Tanner J 363

Blaess, John J 383

Bowen, Hilary M 369

Batie, Carolyn M 50, 378

Bennett, Zachary L 362

Blain, Amanda M 397

Bowman, Sean G 393

Borroni, Elizabeth Nicole 236

Batson, Christopher Maxwell 260

Benson, Jeffrey A 404

Blake, Christopher 395

Bowyer, Charles G 368

Battle, Elliott Anthony 224

Benson, Matthew C 403

Blakely, Indigo D 427

Box, Elizabeth Lee 179, 332

Baucke, Joseph D 377

Bentley Jr, Keith X 375

Bland, Robert C 369

Boyce, Brett Roland 2, 179, 280

Bauder, Josh 332

Bentz, Bryan R 357

Blank, Robert H 390

Boyd, Shayne J

Bauman, Rebecca D 24, 377

Benz, Vitaliy O 272

Blanton, Charity G 361

Boyd, Trevor Collin 280

413

Baumann, Benjamin H 355

Beranek, David H 404

Blasbalg, Jacob H 412

Boyer, Mark W 182, 398

Baumeister III, David H 409

Berenguer, Curtis C 359

Blasdel, Zachary T 372

Boyington, Sean M 292

Baumgardner, Julie O 412 Baxter, Jeremiah Lynn 244

Berg, Alivia K 106, 375

Blazevic, Evan D 413

Berger, Kelsey K 71, 419

Bleckman, Matthew R 360

Boykin, Carmilya Nichole 220 Boy Ian, Edward Vincent 260

Berglund, Todd A 399 Bergman, Bryce T 358

Bledsoe, Joseph W 340

Boyle, Casey C 175,399

Beabout, Jonathan E 427

Blessing, Matthew C 366

Boyle, Joseph P 356

Beall, Dustin M 308

Bergman, Joshua L 418

Boyle, Katherine E 181, 392

Bean, Richard 320

Bergman, Justin M 385

Bleyl, Erin N 107, 417 Bliley, Matthew S 409

Beard, Levi 344

Bergo, Kimberly M 178, 395

Bloch, James R 385

Boyle, Richard G 374

Beath, Matthew Douglas 192

Bergstresser, Daniel P 404

Bloodworth, Tyler P 399

Boylen III, Daniel M 419

Bayne Ward, Matthew P 397

Boyle, Mary E 417

Beatty, David 196

Berheide, Adam C 378

Bloom, Louis S 416

Boyles, Corbin J 360

Beauchamp, Torry S 373

Berreteaga, Carlos G 373

Blore, Aaron Timothy 284

Bracy, Austin S 422

Beauchemin, Kevin M 369

Berridge, Zaqueray R 363

Blott, Justin M 405

Braden, Jeffrey T 312

Beaulieu, Michael P 366

Bertelsen, Joel A 405

Blue, Matthew K 320

Bradfield, David J 425

Beaussart, Alexandre Jacques 244

Bertelson, Benjamin C 397

Blunt II, Stacey P 415

Bradfield, Nathan J 361

Becerra, Emilio 382

Berthiaume, Samantha F 410

Blythe, Kathryn R 59,272

Bradford, Elaine A 175, 355

Beck, Chris 316

Bertsch, Sean S 92, 204

Boardman, Nicholas T 429

Bradford, William Clay 228

Beck, Raimee H 70, 71, 228

Berwyn, Andrew J 357

Boatright, Dalton L 79, 429

Bradford, Zachary Taylor 300

Beck, Whitney G 320

Berwyn, Karl A 398

Boben, Joseph J 181, 182, 280

Bradin III, James W 401

Becker, Jared Daniel Alvin 135, 174, 181,

Beski, Elliott E 365

Bodnar, Patrick M 424

182,284

Bess, Kevin 427

Bodtke, Rebecca 296

Bradley, Jonathan S 39, 224 Bradley Jr, Loyd A 377

Becker, Matt 260

Bessler, Jacob C 373

Boechler, Kenn R 411

Bradshaw, David R 357

Beckett, Christina M 395

Besson, David H 365

Boedeker, Ryan F 381

Bradshaw, Jacob S 417

Beckman, Andrew S 422

Best, Jade E 208

Boehme, Grant 372

Bradshaw, Jana L 392

Beckman, Daniel M 377

Bet, Nolan R 433

Boerckel, Daniel J 411

Brady, Kevin L 398

Beeman, Mark 272

Betcher, Nathan R 402

Brady, Ryan D 376

Beerse, Melissa Ann 236

Bethke, Kellan Dane 264

Boettger, Corbin E 431 Bogan, Kaitlyn J 372

Begansky, Catrina Z 408

Bettinger, Andrew 379

Bogue, Sean 373

Brakeville, Adam J 407

Behr, David C 372

Bettis, Matthew S 425

Bohac, Renee R 423

Brand, Daniel A 386

Beiber, Claire 25,357

Beveridge, Alexander C 363

Bohannon, Kami L 369

Brandenburg, Todd C 359

Beilby, James H 420

Bibeau, Kaitlin A 284

Bohdel, Ryan J 375

Brandon Jr, Stewart C 380

Beissner, James 374

Bickford, Jessica E 178, 404

Bohnenkamp, Emily M 379

Brandt, Megan I 381

Belanger, Van-Ryan J 200

Biddy, Ethan W 395

Bolden, Andrew M 420

Branton, Blake A 357

Belden, Caleb M 371

Bieber, Claire L 357

Bolster, Jordan K 375

Branyen, Rebecca D 316

Bell, Kenan C 415

Bieber, Daniel E 367

Bolton, Amanda D 424

Bratka, Nathan A 72, 407

Bell, Mark 212

Bieber, Kelly A 388

Bomar, Joseph V 11, 397

Bratt, Leah M 419

Bell, Matthew J 371

Bierman, John M 387

Boone, Evan R 397

Bray, Monica C 381

Bragg, Isaiah L 77, 387

Brazil III, Robert J 406

Brundidge, Joshua C 363

Butt, Kristin N 403

Breault, Victor E 357

Brunner, Brett W 403

Buttitta, Andrew Ryan 181, 196

Carroll, Katherine L 77, 382

Breaux, Jason 192

Brush, Davis T 377

Byerley, Brooke N 379

Carroll, Shawn P 357

Carroll, Jerry Dean 228

Brechbuhl, Christian W 381

Bruski, Shane M 177, 369

Byorth, Jacob B 386

Carroll, Zachary James 97, 260

Brecht, Michael L 426

Bruton, Justin D 355

Byrd, Dylan T 411

Carson, James Edward 176, 200

Bremser, Jennifer G 77, 387

Bryant, Garret L 396

Byrd, Lindsey A 383

Carte, Christopher L 354

Brennan, Richard J 406

Bryant, Matthew L 403

Brenner, Jeffory A 406

Buchanan, Paul A 385

Breske, Tyler S 415

Bucher, Eduard T 405

Cachro, Victoria 355

Carter, Cameron A 304

Breslow, Rebecca A 411

Bucher, Emily T 363

Cady, Andrew M 174, 431

Carter, Lauren M 358

Bresnahan, Jordan S 389

Bucher, Matthew J 425

Cagle, Shawn A 173, 393

Carter, Nathan J 236

Breuker, Jared R 413

Buck, Spencer H 354

Cahill, Sean P 373

Carter, Thomas J 420

Carte, David B 419

Carte, Gregory R 424

Brew, Matthew S 182, 204

Buckingham, James S 32, 423

Cain, Matthew E 430

Carty, Ford B 377

Brewer, Jeannette F 381

Buckingham, Johnny 328

Cains, Jennifer A 359

Casburn, Richard F 42, 43, 220

Brewer, Stormi L 175, 372

Buda, Tania 41, 179, 252

Calderone, Christopher C 371

Casci, Kyle A 397

Bridgers, Dalton L 421

Buechel, Colton L 427

Caldwell, Matthieu P 359

Cascino, Louis Joseph 252

Bridges, Dustin E 421

Buenger, Thomas P 252

Calite, lima 393

Casey, Joshua P 373

Briehl, Austin C 417

Buerger, Matthew T 367

Caliva, Anthony M 410

Casey, Lantz Wayt 208

Brigman, Ryan M 419

Buford, Matthew R 428

Call, Alister 292

Casey, Shauna L 430

Briley, Andrew N 344

Bugg, Kathryn M 407

Brill, Kurt D 374

Buitrago, Johncarlo A 383

Callaghan, Patrick M 413 Calloway, Andrew M 411

Cassabaum, Christina M 374

Brimelow, Halie A 401

Bunecke, Kirsten 403

Camacho, Edward D 412

Cassady, Kyle H 429

Bristol, Jackson A 401

Buns, Abigail M 383

Cameron, Ayana D 389

Cassidy, Christopher D 174, 368

Bristol, Kelsey E 179, 408

Burbach, Jason S 387

Cameron, Brandon M 399

Cassleman, Richard C 386

Brito, Andre D 175, 409

Burch, Logan S 397

Cameron, Theresa L 131, 377

Cassman, Sarah C 110, 328

Cash, Colton T 308

Broadbent IV, Gordon P 409

Burghardt, Kimberly Mahalia 340

Campbell, Adam J 380

Castaneda, Jorden B 397

Broadbent, Jonathan D 180, 358

Burke, Christina Renee 312

Campbell, Andrew M 332

Castellanos, Katrina C 375

Broch, Michael A 414

Burke, Daniel R 51, 407

Campbell, Daniel Eric 280

Castles, Benjamin W 355

Brock, Dylan L 404

Burke, Patrick K 366

Campbell, Hannah A 360

Castro, Sarah T 379

Brock, Katherine R 387

Burke, Terry W 409

Campbell, Ryan Alexander 179, 272

Cataldo, Nicholas R 368

Brock, Katie 284

Burk, Rachel S 402

Canales, Angelica Catherine Renee 192

Catchpole, Loren A 405

Brockington, Richard S 401

Burnett, Derrick William 264

Canales, Christina Lindsey 252

Caulkins, Robert Jace 29, 196

Brookover, Brian S 363

Burnette, William D 427

Canino, Anthony M 377

Cavallo, Andrew 176, 182, 268

Brooks, Christopher A 433

Burnett, Karl A 405

Cannada, Briceton M 359

Cave, Christina M 403

Brooks, Derek Antonio 69, 248

Burnham, Matthew J 367

Cannioto, Michael E 357

Cazares, Monique A 204

Brooks II, Rodney E 416

Burns, Aaron J 409

Caparas, Rainer E 394

Ceci, Michael V 406

Brotnov, Ian M 383

Burns, Andrew M 369

Capes, Karolyn C 423

Cecil, Melissa A 395

Broughton, Peter B 410

Burns, David A 421

Capko, Kyle C 256

Celio, Michael Lee 240

Broussard, Jared M 369

Burns, Derek A 402

Caple, Stephen D 94, 366

Ceranski, Alison M 374

Brown, Benjamin 268

Burnside, Brett M 389

Caplinger, Patrick W 359

Cerimele, Joshua C 412

Brown, Benjamin L 394

Burrows, Christin S 348

Capra, Vincent J 364

Cesare, Hannah M 425

Brown, Collie W 308

Burruss, Carmella C 382

Cardenas, Kevin R 397

Ceynar, Jacob J 417

Brown, Christopher J 364

Burton, Joshua J 366

Cardwell, Casey R 356

Chambers, Canyon L 431

Brown, Claire E 432

Burton, Samuel J 409

Carew, Stephen C 94, 431

Chambers II, James E 407

Brown, Douglas M 397

Buscher, Austin J 181, 182, 398

Carey, Nathan J 355

Chambers, Michael Arthur 252

Brown, Emily D 174, 280

Bush, Mary K 361

Carillo, Anthony J 390

Champion, Christopher M 359

Brown, Erin J 369

Buslinger, Kirsten A 370

Carley, Sean C 67, 427

Brown, Jessica Lynn 264

Chan, David Yue-Wing 324

Bussey, Lee G 357

Carlson, Daniel M 424

Chandler, Adam Steven 240

Brown, Marie A 178, 421

Buster, Laura Jayne 224

Carlton, Mister 375

Chandler, Thomas 98, 280

Brown, Michael J 354

Butcher, Daniel A 429

Carpenter, Andrew J 375

Chao, Chia-Hsien 354

Brown, Tory C 89, 413

Butcher, Zachary S 419

Carpenter II, Paul M 408

Chapman, Andrew L 425

Brown, Tyler A 404

Butler, Ian A 415

Carpenter, Kory J 232

Chapman, Joseph M 383

Brown, Willis R 180,388

Butler III, Corydon B 430

Carr, Adam J 361

Browning, Colby T 403

Chaput, Colby D 364

Butler, Jason M 417

Carr, Jennifer M 365

Charles, Marc P 328

Browning Jr, Thomas J 396

Butler, Jeremy J 391

Carriedo, Maria C 415

Bruder, Jacob P 398

Charney, Nicholas Robert 264

Butler, Joshua D 424

Carrillo, Marlena J 300

Chase, Candice J 280

Brumbaugh, David W 416

Butler, Michael A 356

Carrington, Kevin R 361

Chavers, Jacob M 371

476

Index

Chavez, Benjamin K 420

Clayton, Nicholas A 433

Conradi, Steven G 384

Cox, Shane D 375

Chavez, Matthew E 379

Cleary, Brendan R 216

Conrad, Tyler A 369

Cox-Ferreras, Bernard E 369

Coyle, Emily A 428

Chavez, Miguel Millares 179

Clement, Aaron J 405

Conrow, Corinne B 425

Chavez, Nancy Carolina 304

Clements, Monica R 400

Conroy, Brendan T 405

Craig, Michael 433

Chavez, Ricardo A 359

Cleveland, Carson 308

Conroy, Eric M 276

Crain, Erin M 175, 409

Cramer, Joel 411

Chen, Chia-Hsuan 405

Cleveland-Hadley, David A 354

Constable, Sebastian 375

Chen, Daniel H 427

Clinard, Matthew E 368

Conte, Philip A 177, 421

Crompton, Michael J 377

Chen, Vincent 379

Cline, Yvette 344

Cook, Colin E 425

Cranfill, Rachel C 391

Cherf, Darrell J 413

Clinton, Aarol T 410

Cook, Cory 256

Cranston, Kyle C 433

Chermel, Allison R 402

Clinton, Hailey E 407

Cook, James Phil 51, 296

Cravens, Jocelyn 253

Chesney, Alexander J 332

Clisby, Lauren E 427

Cook, Joseph R 284

Crawford, Peter R 423

Cheung, Joseph S 399

Clowes, Derek E 221

Cook, Richard D 389

Crespo, Rachelle M 52, 373

Chiaro, Anthony J 413

Clukey, Maximilian 240

Cooke, David James 264

Chiccarelli, Elvira N 394

Coates, Matthew Jacob 73, 244

Cooks, Jamil D 373

Cressy, Kyle A 430 Crider, Benjamin S 372

Chilton, Madison 362

Cobb, Ryan 192

Coombs, Sean Thomas 309

Crippen, Zachary A 376

Chimelski, Erica 348

Cobb, Wesley P 355

Cooney, Ryan J 368

Crippes, David John 336

Cochran, Benjamin Guy 248

Cooper, Cameron S 427

Critchfield, Ryan B 354

Chinlund, Andrew R 382

Cody, Johnathan M 410

Cooper, Chase J 381

Croegaert, Jacob J 361

Chinnery, Karen M 173, 365

Coffey, Kaitlin M 409

Cooper, Chelsea Marie 244

Croghan, Matthew J 431

Cho, Aaron Haejoon 220

Cohen, Daniel S 79, 433

Cooper, James F 179, 384

Crompton, Tyler H 373

Cho, Grace 421

Colangelo, Stephen J 66, 421

Cooper, Keslie R 409

Cromwell, Kristin A 391

Choi, Alexander Hapki 232

Colby, Justin 268

Cooper, Matthew M 367

Crone III, Raymond C 358

Choi, Joanne E 363

Cole, Caleb S 358

Cooper, Michael C 395

Cronin, Lance B 409

j Chin, Yung C 419

Chon, Steven H 433

Cole, Charles 228

Cooper, Owen B 427

Crosby, Molly M 433

Chomey, Christopher R 394

Cole, James R 378

Corapi, Joel Andrew 221

Crouse, Charles O 391

Cboy, Phillip X 404

Cole, Joseph M 367

Corcoran, Brian P 72, 407

Crowe, Ashley R 411

Christ, Ashley R 367

Cole-Fletcher, Simeon N 361

Cordeiro, Timothy J 369

Crowe, Timothy C 375

Christensen, Curtis 204

Coleman, Elizabeth A 377

Cordell, Cameron C 244

Croxton, Sydney A 384

Christensen, Leif E 381

Coleman, William A 401

Cordero, Lindsay M 429

Cruz, Anna 409

Christensen, Soren A 361

Cole, Marilyn M 369

Cork, Sean M 389

Cruz, Yunior Israel 181, 340

Christman, Joshua 367

Coley, William P 392

Correale, Anthony 340

Cullen, Christopher 176

Christy, Sean M 216

Collett, Brian J 403

Cortez, Danielle M 421

Culpepper, Ian J 173, 371

Chua, Christopher K 372

Collie, Montana W 399

Cortez, Eddy 316

Cumm, Lucas C 268

Chun, Andre K 377

Collier, Kelsey M 411

Cortez, Joseph M 288

Chung, Ashley S 383 Chung, Jonathan M 414

Collier, Travis R 300

Cory, Kim Y 357

Cummings, Anthony J 423 Cummings, Meghan Elizabeth 348

Collins, Dominic M 236

Cosme, Sean A 236

Cummins, Roman A 371

Cialkowski, Peter A 105, 393

Collins, Eric 344

Cosmo, Matthew S 427

Cunningham, Raleigh S 417

Ciechomski, Andrew J 363

Collins, Sarah E 389

Costa, Andrew J 180, 256

Curcio, Candita L 387

Cignoli, Matthew C 418

Collins, Sean 367

Costello, Kenneth 221

Curl, Nathan T 179, 384

Cilia, Robert D 179, 372

Collins, Steven R 394

Coston, Stuart D 408

Curlee, Tyler J 413

Cisneros, Baca 272

Collura Jr, Joseph V 367

Cotharn, Emily K 412

Curran, Michael D 379

Claggett II, Ellis R 430 Clapp, Lydia J 387

Colvin III, James T 432

Cottage, Nicholas Wayne 348

Curry, Daniel J 355

Colwell, Philip E 87,375

Cotter, David Garrett 224

Curry, Ryan Tobin 221

Clark, AsherS 81,84,378

Combest, Ryan 248

Cottingham, Trey G 363

Cusimano, Laura 179, 344

Clark, Cheyne N 372

Compton, Danny R 413

Coughlin, Thomas C 409

Custons, Garrett J 67, 385

Clark, DavidS 220

Compton, Patrick D 379

Coulter, Jon S 417

Cutler, Andrew R 300

Clark, Erik D 176,431

Concepcion, Antonia 296

Cousin, Darrell W 393

Cutler, Trevor 355

Clark, Garrett R 174, 367

Concha, Cory D 181, 399

Cousino, Kyle P 429

Clark, General 175

Congram, Alexander J 381

Cousins, Michael D 354

Clark, John R 403

Conley, Erin E 397

Cowan, Casey William 257

Clark, Timothy 273

Conley, Patrick J 407

Cowen, John W 426

Clark, Wesley R 423

Connell, Kristen E 418

Co wen, Lukas A 391

Clarke, Ke-koa-kaulu-la 367

Conne lan Chapleski, Matthew John

Cox, Casey M 428

Clary, Sheldon C 358

180, 281

D'Agostino, Tyler D 375 Dahlenburg, Joshua A 355

Cox, Hannah J 429

Dahlin, Eric J 411

Clasen, Drew W 418

Connelly, John 208

Cox, Jarrod M 413

Dake, Hannah M 417

Clawson, Layne N 374

Connor, Bradley 196

Cox, Johnathan R 386

Claxton, Stephan H 421

Conque, Mark A 369

Daley, Brandon L 415

Cox, Megan M 371

Dallas, William 208

Dacquel, Raika A 403 Daggit, Aaron T 392

Dally, Ann P 131,422

Decarlis, Ryan J 359

Dietrich, Colton L 361

Druecke, Kipp 216

Daly, Sean K 181,288

Decker, Caleb 297

Dietz, Connor R 376

Drye, Robert J 112, 378

Dancy, Darrell L 361

Decker, John H 365

Dieudonne, Daniel C 375

Dubbs, Shawn C 423

Dandino, Kevin 51, 348

Decker, Zachary S 361

Dilley, Grant R 221

Duckworth, Jean-luc 395

Daniels, Christopher Leonard 336

Deckert, Travis L 380

Dilley, Meredith A 132, 133, 175, 356

Duede, Jake 253

Daniels III, Jim H 420

Decklever, Jacob R 389

Dillon, Duncan J 375

Duenes, Mike 197

Daniels, Jacob A 384

Decoteau, Andrew C 381

Dills, James J 365

Duff, Michael W 363

Daniels, Jillann A 386

Deebel, Robert C 373

Dimmick, Jeremy T 357

Duff, Tamara Anne 228

Danielson, Christopher L 400

Dees, Kelsey M 397

Diniz, Heather C 423

Duffy, Craig W 281

Danielson, Seth T 432

DeGeorge, Jennifer Elizabeth 244 Degrassi, Matthew W 359

Dippel, Brittany C 375

Duffy, Laura M 377

Danish, Danielle 431

Dirks, Belle 260

Duffy, Patrick J 401

Dannemeyer, Erin R 372

Dehue, Pasach G 397

Dirks, Tobias 192

Dugan, Sarah E 398

Danno, Katherine M 377

Deiters, Alyssa M 175, 384

Dixon, Benjamin K 376

Dugan, William S 405

Danno, Troy M 388

Deiters, Kathleen B 378

Dixon, Daniel S 417

Dukes, Ryan B 359

Danowski, Jacob G 391

DeJong, Gabriel David 349

Dluzen, Caroline L 366

Duncan, Bradley M 365

Darden, Chase Justice 200

DeJulio, Nicholas 383

Doby, Rachel K 395

Duncan, Dale A 425

Dark, Jason R 431

Dela Cruz, Drew P 420

Dockery, Jacob W 382

Dunham, Joseph E 421

Darnell, Jeremy A 373

Delaney, Alan D 269

Dodds, Parker V 288

Dunkel, David A 415

Darrohn, Ryan M 236

Delaney, Lauren M 181, 386

Dohms, Edison C 419

Dunlap, Brian Wayne 248

Das, Gyan N 383

Delaney, Neil 119, 304

Dolan, Kevin D 383

Dunlop, James M 354

Daughenbaugh, Corey Austin 297

De La Torre, Christopher 367

Dolata, Jenna L 430

Dunn, Blaze W 396

Daugherty, Melanie K 373 Davenport, Andrew W 418

Delaurell, Kyle M 411

DGIimpio, Justin M 424

Dunn, Cassandra R 175, 397

Delgado, Anthony C 363

Domingo, Rupert Charles 281

Dunn II, Allen J 365

David, Jason W 381

Della Pia, John R 389

Dominice, Timothy P 416

Dunn, Joshua B 411

Davidson, Beau A 395

Dellecker, Frederick D 375

Dona, Nicholas W 411

Dunn, Michael G 193

Davies, Nathan C 395

Delphia, Gavin G 393

Dong, Adrianna L 423

Dunn, Robert C 383

Davies, Steven Z 179, 426

Demarr, Benjamin A 401

Donnelly, Nicholas J 403

Dunne, Adam B 398

Davis, Amanda Lee 216

Demarsh, Robert C 414

Donoho, Rachel E 320

Dunsworth, Mary Elizabeth 224

Davis, Austin T 396

DeMars, Matthew 273

Donovan, Brendan K 399

Duong, Simon 421

Davis Jr, Brian P 406

Demerath, Chaz A 269

Doolittle, Kevin R 400

Dupont, Matthew P 429

Davis, C Holland 340

Demichiei, Matthew E 401

Doom, Jordan E 423

Duran, Austin M 394

Davis, Cody S 361

Demkowicz, Jane M 400

Doran, Erin E 125, 397

Duran Perdomo, Sergio Ernesto 312

Davis, Corey M 405

Demma, Anthony D 360

Dori, Jonah 361

Durbin, Joshua D 379

Davis, Jacob E 377

Demyanek, Derek M 401

Dorlac, Luke J 361

Durham, Daniel F 403

Davis, John M 399

Denehan, Brett P 421

Douglas, Jason A 381

Durham, Michael C 367

Davis, Jonathan A 390

Dennert II, Don W 359

Douglass, William C 429

Durkee, Andrew D 408

Davis, Martinus R 391

Dennis, Zachary K 399

Doumont, Nicholas R 403

Durr, Kevin C 423

Davis, Megan N 413

Denny, John W 379

Dowden, Ryan M 412

Dusak, Ryan S 433

Davis, Nicholas Jacob 281

DePauw, Michael T 421

Dowell, Thomas C 276

Dutton, Brittany N 91, 304

Davis, Sarah D 393

Derby IV, Dan C 373

Downey, Caleb J 403

Duvall, Brack W 362

Davis, Tesia C 429

Derby, Lucas R 253

Downey, Jessica H 415

Dwyer IV, Daniel P 10, 141, 175, 372

Davis Jr, Thomas C 358

D'Errico II, Anthony D 371

Downie, Jeffrey W 405

Dwyer Jr, Kevin M 377

Davis, Zachary J 357

Derussy, Kurt A 388

Downing, Tyler J 409

Dydasco, Zane K 425

Daviscourt, Joshua P 363

Desanctis Jr, James S 25, 417

Downs, J M 385

Dye, David L 269

Dawson, Robert A 328

Deschane, Benjamin G 401

Doyle, Patrick Kieran 212

Dyer, Christopher S 368

Day, Josh 273

Descioli, Louis R 375

Dozier, Megan N 357

Dyer, Wyatt N 368

Day, Kurtis M 412

Desroches, Jeffrey A 359

Drabek, Brent A 432

Dyke, Aaron W 421

Day, Patrick J 414

Destifo, Matthew L 365

Drake, Joseph W 401

Dyson Jr, Shaun T 367

Deacon, Cody O 181, 182, 420

Dettloff, Devon J 416

Drake, Matthew S 369

Dziokonski, Eric A 422

Dean, Carrigan M 409

Dewar, Benjamin R 363

Drapes, Joshua C 380

Dean, Garrett S 419

Dewilde, Benjamin B 410

Drenckhahn, Jeremy T 77, 369

Deangelo, Stephanie L 433

Dewilder, John A 359

Drephal, Heather L 433

Deavor, William C 401

Dewitt, Robert M 391

Drescher, Christian Scott 340

DeBarmore Jr, Nick 10, 123, 181, 182,

Dials, Katherine L 420

Eagle, Zachary R 387 Earp-Pitkins, Christopher R 407

Drewicz, Jessica Louise 309

Eason, Jordan M 415

273

Diaz, Mario R Avila 220

DeBois, Peter A 297

Eaton, Adrianna J 59, 300

Dickey, Thomas M 415

Driggers, Paul 281 Driggs, Christopher S 248

Debonis, John T 402

Dickinson, Thomas W 383

Dronen, Sean Michael 193

Eberle, Brent A 174, 417

478

Index

Eaves, Brandon 407

Eberl, Steven G 374 Ebert, Austen J 174, 427

Ecklebe, Derek J 57, 358

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Esenwein, Chelsea D 374

Fiebig, Derek N 193

Forbes, Jacob A 369

Eslinger, Andrew C 374 Eslinger, Gregory 181, 182, 345

Finkelstein-Dia, Ryan D 383

Ford, Brian B 415

Finley, Andrew C 398

Ford, Charley Adams 297

Ediger, Adam 273 Edson, Megan S 178, 389

Espinosa, Christopher A 363

Finley, Tyler B 373

Forde, Peter G 399

Espinoza, Jon A 363

Fisayo, Adetunji A 371

Forrester, Jack 205

Edwards, Andrew C 369

Espinoza, Nicholas E 431

Fischer, Coy C 380

Forrest, Matthew S 397

Edwards, Cameron O 425

Estacion, Michael A 173, 392

Fischer, Jakob L 401

Forssell, Kirby A 406

Edwards, Leroi G 386

Etapa, Angela 248

Fischer, Jessica Christina 193

Forsyth, Andrew M 249

Edwards, Mercedes S 425

Etheridge, Charles Mitchell 292

Fish, Michael B 116, 415

Foschi, Peter C 401

Edwards, Richard R 395

Eubank, Josiah W 412

Fisher, Dillon T 415

Foss, Douglas J 388

Edwards, Spencer William 336

Euhus, Joseph M 22, 371

Fisher, Emily Ann 178, 281

Fossen, Conner Van 326

Egan, Henry J 399

Eule, Colette C 361

Fisher, Nicklaus A 425

Foster, Aaron E 424

Egli, Caleb J 400

Evans Jr, James D 376

Fisk, Michael A 373

Fountain, Ryan P 426

Ehrlich, Jacob M 399

Evans, Kyle A 407

Fitle, Kyle D 401

Fouraker, Jacob A 349

Ehrman, Annette Lynn 336

Evans, Mark 179

Fitle, Troy A 403

Fournier, Michael P 420

Eichenberger, Annette R 379

Evans, Ryan J 433

Fitzgerald, Kevin 149

Fow, Thomas J 69, 232

Eichenberger, Stuart A 419

Evans, Sarah E 402

Fitzgerald, Michael J 375

Fox, Angela M 133, 175, 383

Eifert, Carl W 389

Evans, William M 422

Fitzwater, Stephen A 378

Fox, Austin A 425

Eissele, Meagan E 102, 179, 390

Evenson, Adam B 408

Flanagan, Ashley B 371

Fox, David W 179,396

Ekholm, Robin C 399

Evenson Jr, Robert M 248

Flanagan, Jon S 297

Francis, Derek William 297

Ela, Christopher L 396

Evers, Joshua A 391

Flanigan, Erin Michelle 204

Francis, Nicholas C 359

Elder, Ross M 216

Everson, Patrick J 366

Flatley, Bridget Nolan 176, 336

Francis, Zachary J 399

Elizondo, Mario I 425

Evertson, Guy Hamilton 253

Fleming, Christopher F 193

Frankenberger, Allen R 379

Ellington, Ian T 405

Ewasko, Christa E 416

Fleming, Michael R 358

Franklin, Andrew W 22, 370

Elliott, Clayton J 403

Ezekannagha, Okezie 380

Fleming, Ross W 400

Franklin, James J 384

Flemings, Deanna M 181, 389

Franklin, Laronce DeAngelo Jamal 332

Fleming, William D 413

Frankosky, Sarah M 427

Elliott, Jacob T 409

Ellis, Amanda M 390

I Ellis, Scott 316

Fabian, Christopher D 361

Flescher III, Joseph E 433

Frankovic, Adah M 175, 391

Ellison, Ciani M 175, 355

Fabian, Jason W 427

Fleshman, Alicia H 394

Franshaw Jr, Brian G 377

Ellison, Kristen M 273

Fabian, Stephanie N 381

Fletcher, Cassie M 422

Franz, Damian T 193

Ellsworth, Kyle D 288

Fabling, Jeremy S 365

Fletcher, Todd P 69, 357

Frasier, Carli Erin 245

Elmore, Catherine Elizabeth 324

Fahrenbruch, Philicia 376

Flint, Nicole Ryan 237

Frayling, Kyle B 409

Elsbree, Teresa J 176, 419

Fain, Auriele N 414

Floren, David D 418

Freeborn, Cody S 426

Embry, Lee B 416

Fang, Daniel Christopher 224

Floren, Helen K 363

Freeman, Joshua H 374

Emery, Daniel H 288

Fantasia, Ryan C 378

Flori, Alex 245

French, James A 390

Emery, Paul S 393

Fariza, Daryl J 427

Floyd, Colton J 390

French, Phaelen A 180, 374

Emery, Shawn T 360

Farmer, Brian 301

Fluhart, Gavin M 208

French, Ryan M 386

Emtman, Anthony R 389

Farquhar, John S 411

Fly, Garrett J 361

Freund, Steven P 433

Endres, Erin M 431

Farris, Kellee 375

Flynn, Colton P 366

Frey, Nathan Louis 332

David E 183, 212 | Eng, 1 Eng, Jonathan D 363

Fattal, Ryan A 393

Flynn, Jennifer A 414

Frick, Emily I 221

Faulkenberry, Ian W 393

Fogarty, Francesca J 173, 381

Friday, David M 374

| Engel, Cory 387

Fauss, Laura N 401

Fogarty, Jonathan Gustavo Barillas 240

Friedl, William T 368

Engelhardt, Adam W 357 England, Christina D 174, 366 England, Morgan E 364 f Engle, Molly S 409 Ensley, Helen G 385 Epps, Sophia M 407 j Erickson, Jared R 431 Erickson, Ryan P 422

Favo, Conor 381

Fogarty, Trennert Barillas 415

Frost, Bradley J 393

Fazekas, Justen D 413

Fogassy, Alexander G 408

Fruge, Matthew K 405

Feeley, Don 174, 313

Fogler, Kevin Joseph 313

Fry, Joseph 179, 292

Feeney, Riley A 409

Foley, Dylan T 355

Fryer, Matthew V 398

260

Foley, Gavin 349

Frymire, Daniel W 383

Feigel, Frederick W 354

Foley, Kyle 26,229

Fuchs, Lauren E 384

Feldman, Ashley P 421

Foley, Michael D 375

Fuentes, Tyler J 423

Felipe, Cody H 399

Follansbee, Clark W 415

Fuerst, Andrew S 419

Erlinger, Thomas C 418

Feltenberger, John David 304

Foltz, Nathan P 398

Fuerst, Melissa L 77, 411

Ernandes, Nickolas G 376 Ernesfon, Christian G 429 Ernst, Katharine E 404

Fenske, Eric P 341

Fonbuena, Jonathan D 361

Fugal, Carson B 361

Ference, Connor J 373

Fontaine, Christian A 25, 357

Fugate, Ashleigh Anne 309

Ferguson, Alec S 377

Fonte, Benjamin R 403

Fulton, Jacob P 426

Eromin, Katrina Ivana 341 Esau, Zachary S 403

Ferguson, Ian P 379

Fooster-Barrino, Jalen T 357

Funk, Daniel J 381

Ferrell, Robert W 357

Foote, Alan Ryan 341

Furches, Cory S 413

Escobedo, Kevin M 398

Ferut, John Douglas 336

Foote, Dayne Michael 224

Furlow, David H 432

)

(

Fei, Christopher

479

G Gable, Clayton D 385 Gabreski, Matthew F 401

Gabrick, Jason D 42, 201 Gabrielson, Caitlin B 423

Gadoury, Kyle William 264 Gainsback, Juan M 365

Galbraith, Virginia L 407

Gallagher, Brennan Morgan 225 Gallagher, Christopher K 423 Gallagher, Michael P 429 Gallant, Allana L 424 Gallinatti, Joseph M 421

Gallion, Andrew N 401

Galloway, Benjamin S 394 Galloway III, Edward 397 Galsick, Matthew T 363 Galt, Jesse S 284 Gamboa, Raymond Ralph C 316 Gambrick, Jason 43, 201

Gamm, Mathew L 383 Ganczewski, Christopher D 392

Gangloff, Richard C 421 Garces, Edward J 403 Garcia, Albert E 320 Garcia, Dominic A 403

Garcia, Jonathan E 418 Garcia, Jordan B 385 Garcia, Kelsey V 375

Garcia, Miguel 273 Gardiner, David J 403 Gardner, Michael L 357 Garduno, Eli A 362 Garr, Ruslan 425

Gartee, Michael A 415 Gartland, Rocque S 50, 388 Garza II, Robert V 395

Gaski, Paul 405

Gasper, Robert J 395 Gastiaburu Herrera, Jose 404

Gaudette, Mark 205

Gaudreault, Liana M 365 Gaudreault, Marie Chantelle 181, 182, 221

Gault, Anna M 432 Gauthier, Drew A 405 Gavilanes, Paola M 400

Gavrilos, Alexios C 411

Gaylord, Paul 316 Gebauer, Rachel K 412

Gebs, Harrison C 364 Geeskie, Adam S 391

Gegen, Alexandra P 410 Gegenhuber, Jeremy R 423

Geiger, Bobby 116, 117, 301 Geist, Andrew C 329

Geldiashvili, Malkhaz 421

480

Index

Gelles, Richard Andrew 333

Golson, Andre M 425

Gregg, William J 411

Genco Jr, Francis E 378

Gomez, Benjamin C 181, 182, 412

Gregoire, Ian Michael 305

Gent, Sean W 432

Gomez, Bryan M 433

Gregory, Caitlin M 358

Gentry, Cody J 358

Gonzalez Jr, Jorge

358

Gregory, Daniel P 409

Gentry, Jess D 38, 213

Gonzalez, Kira 428

Gregory, James T 373

Gentzel, Matthew A 365

Gonzalez, Luis F 425

Gregory, Scott E 34, 174, 431

George Jr, Irvin A 392

Gooden, Dustin L 420

Gregory, Scott F 260

George, Steven E 375

Goodin, Jared A 177, 370

Gremillion, Whitney 345

Gerard, Brittany J 408

Goodman, Pia K 373

Gresham, Christopher J 381

Germain, Julianne M 385

Goodwin, Alexandra B 177, 393

Grier, Jessica N 178, 357

Gheen, Christopher Michael 249

Gorbacz, Katie Marie 232

Griffin, Jonathan R 402

Gibler, Andrew C 430

Gore, Taylor R 403

Griffin, Joshua E 393

Gibson, Aaron S 379

Gorman, Stephen W 269

Griffin, June D 365

Gibson, Hilary R 2, 410

Gorospe, Andrew C 389

Griffin, Mark 382

Gibson, Ian J 433

Gosch, Brook T 393

Griffin, Michael G 365

Gibson, Matthew R 405

Gough, Andrew M 427

Griffith, Danielle N 385

Gibson, Nicholas B 385

Gould, Derrin J 433

Griffith, John R 399

Gibson, Robert C 355

Gould, Patrick Kyle 217

Griffiths, Bridgette D 305

Gidasi, Daniel A 245

Gourlay, Ross A 179, 406

Grigsby, Neil 174, 181, 182, 249

Giebelhaus, Anthony 158, 276

Gourley, Ryan J 369

Grimm, Christopher 413

Gieck, Daniel J 367

Grabarek, Julie K 410

Grindstaff, Travis B 383

Gieda, Nicholas Preston 285

Grabarek, Kelly Elizabeth 28, 320

Griner, Samuel K 433

Gies, Daniel R 373

Grabill, Emili J 382

Groff, Stephen C 376

Gigante, Nico P 425

Grabowski, Trenton G 367

Grohol, Morgan J 182, 374

Giguere, William M 177, 370

Graeve, Joseph D 389

Groose, Jason R 422

Gilbert, Alan D 425

Graff, Justin Bradley 240

Gros, Evan J 433

Gilbert, Nathaniel William 201

Graley, Timothy J

Gross, Bethany A 405

Gilbertson, Erik K 369

Gramling, Joseph A 402

Gross, Carley A 77, 367

Gilbreath, Bryan 309

Gramling, Samuel A 429

Grosselin, Karl H 392

417

Gilbreath, Dayton M 179, 384

Granato, David A 360

Grossman, Jolie K 399

Giles, Heather E 363

Granow, Jeremy D 301

Grosso, Maurice J 366

Gill, Patrick D 337

Grant, Dayna A 404

Grover, London R 372

Gillespie, Derek Franklin 245

Grant, Joseph R 61, 359

Grove, Zachary R 357

Gillespie, Stephen A 374

Grant, Samantha L 363

Grubbs, Alexander J 108, 355

Gillette, David E 398

Graves, Dustin P 413

Guarnaccio, Chase C 181, 410

Gillis, Luke A 378

Graves, Jeffrey W 433

Gudim, Brett A 417

Gillmore, Vincent M 412

Graves, John J 371

Guerrero, Ernesto I 387

Gilly, Joshua M 429

Gray Jr, Anthony P 397

Guerrero, Leon 301

Gilpatrick, Eric M 390

Gray, David S 197

Guidry, Robert T 376

Gimenez Lucero, Paul Virgil 333

Gray, Davis P 389

Guiler, Robert B 363

Gingras, Alexa M 405

Gray, Emily E 387

Guillory, Stephen 261

Girolami, Michael S 413

Gray, Janie E 371

Guiney, Gregory 297

Gladney, Kyle R 403

Gray, Jeremiah J 414

Gulat, Joseph A 431

Glass, Joshua R 367

Gray, Jon 341

Gulla II, Robert W 430

Glatthar, Micheal N 213

Gray, Ryan

Glaze, Tyler D 415

Green, Andre E 379

Gunn, Benjamin 105, 309

Glitz, Caitlin E 179,390

Green, Ariana M 392

Gunsch, Alec R 355

Glover, Andrew G 404

Green, Ashley Elizabeth 276

Gumell, Braylon Vaughn-Scott 333

Glover, Krystal Antonique 273

Green, Erin Partidge 221

Gurnell, Kassie M 113, 391

Glowiak, Evan C 429

Green, Harrison M 360

Gutgsell, Matthew J 375

Gluck, Julian R 370

Green, Kyle R 371

Gutierrez Jr, Jaime 407

Goc, Colder Dayton 313

Greene, Jared K 391

Gutierrez, Raymond V 396

Godwin, James K 379

Greenstreet, David L 363

Guttman III, Richard T 415

Goebel, Daniel A 387

Greenup, Heather Marie 285

Guy, Matthew R 241

Goetz, Christopher L 285

Guzman, Francisco L 281

Goff, Madeline J 341

Greenway, John R 329 Greenway, Laura E 405

Goldsmith, Kyle 193

Greer, Michael T 288

371

Gunderson, Daniel G 411

Gwirtsman, Mia E 361

H Ha, Steven 264 aas, Sarah C

379

aase, Johnathon M

399

iabluetzel, Casey P 72, 182, 416 Jachtel, Adam N 375 lacked, Bradford C 357

Hadjis, John Alexander 182, 249

Hadley, Grant Kenneth 273 Hafich, Jared D 397 Hafner, Nicholas L 417

Hagadorn, Andrea Y 385 Hagan, Jonathan G 395 Hagar, Chelsea R 408 Hager, Joshua R 431 Haggerty, Colleen E 418 Hainline, Thomas 182 J lalbach, Lisa M 387

Halderman, Kyle 81, 281 I tale, Danny T 333

Hale, Derek 417

Haley, Christopher S 359 Haley, Margaret A 407 Hall, Aaron M 379 Hall, Bryan C 423 loll, Dalton J 72,237 Hall, Diana Ricci 269 Hall, Ian W 424 Hall, Jordan E 379

Hall, Joshton G 370 Hall, Joshua A 393 Hall, Nathaniel L 363 Halle, Austin L 409

Hallums, Dylan C 363 Ham, Estrella C 386

Hamaker, Daniel K 419

Hamby, Zachary R 432 Hamel, Thomas J 363 Hamer, Hunter G 393

Hamilton, Andrew L 395 Hamilton, Chelsey L 425 Hamilton, James M 412 Hamilton, Kelly E 33, 285

Hamm, Nicolas J 361 Hammer, Ashleigh N 427

Hammerle, Timothy 233 Hammervold, Josh 104, 317

Hammon, Aimee Leigh 265

Hampshire, Ora D 381 Hance, Linnaea J 90, 369 Han, Chan Y 423 Han, Daniel Minwoo 229 Han, Ga H 385 Han, Jonathan 384 Hand, Ashley 372 Hanks, Noah 181, 392

lanley, Taylor C 415

Hanley, Zebulon J 174, 427

Haun, Julianne M 427

Hanner, Jessica C 90, 389

Haunreiter, Tyler A 313

Henry, Jerry 419

Hansard, Mary C 423

Haupt, Patrick William 333

Hensley, Matthew S 418

Hansen, Curtis N 428

Haus, Andrew J 360

Hepler, Andrew 179, 249

Hansen, Julia A 237

Hauschild, Jordan P 428

Herald, Rachel E 431

Hansen, Kyle S 402

Hauser, Michael D 40, 354

Herbison, Sean M 374 Heredia, Charles A 389

Henry, Elisha B 361

Hansen, Mark W 399

Hawk, Vance M 385

Hansen, Thomas Paul 292

Hawkins, Casey G 313

Herman, Amanda N 371

Hanson, Cody A 427

Hawkins, Jacob A 377

Herman, David E 376

Herman, Mary E 419

Hanson, Glen S 401

Hawkins, Paige E 380

Hanson, Gregory W 421

Hawkins, Philip A 365

Hernandez, Ashley D 361

Hanson, Ryne D 431

Hawley, Tucker B 397

Hernandez Lemus, lankel Y 392

Hanson, Tom 104

Hawthorne, Claudia K 429

Hernandez, Stephannie 419

Hantla, William L 425

Hay, Kaylee J 396

Herndon, Meredith L 411

Hard, David Preston 241

Hayduchok, Daniel G 365

Hern, Moranda A 107, 391

Hardman, Shane A 363

Hayes, Austin R 423

Herrera, Aileen M 381

Hardy, Deion J 399

Herrington, Parker J 357

Hargrove II, Reginald P 421

Hayes, Brian Andrew 257 Hayes, Daniel P 176, 372

Hertzler, Kenneth P 181, 432

Harlow, Stewart A 383

Hayhurst, Dustin L 181, 182, 364

Hess, Alexander 261

Harms, Samuel R 433

Haynes, Jeremiah L 173, 354

Hess, Daniel James 225

Hamisch, Joshua J 407

Hazel, Tyler Kendrick 329

Hessney, Benjamin A 337

Harold, Daniel T 362

Heaphy, David J 427

Hewitson, Scott C 417

Harper, Erik G 403

Heath, Lindsey M 354

Hewitt, Bamboo K 361

Harriger, Sam 225 Harrington, Michael T 355

Heath, Molly M 395

Hibbard, Shawn D 395

Hebein, Nolan T 405

Hicks, Elizabeth S 431

Harris, Brian A 410

Heberle, Bradley L 425

Hicks IV, William J 375

Harris, Cameron N 393

Heck, Tyler A 367

Hicks, Saskia R 422

Harris, David M 423

Hedden, Scott M 359

Higaki, Tyler Y 405

Harris, Jason B 222

Hedlund, Fumiko E 362

Higdon, Katherine 179, 288

Harris, Justin W 384

Hedman, Andrew W 417

Higgins, Brian P 406

Harris, Rachel L 10, 58, 378

Hedrick, Garrett R 365

Higgins, Conor C 407

Harris, Tara J 413

Hege, Gregory B 391

Higgins, Grace 289

Harris, Thomas M 395

Heideman, Dustin Gil 292

Highfil, Jacob Logan 193

Harrison, Elizabeth M 409

Heien, Matthew L 391

Hightower, Devin S 361

Harrison, Huston R 371

Heikkinen, Thomas S 407

Hilbig, Kathryn M 389

Harrison, Jacob R 396

Hein, David C 356

Hildebrand, Jessica Dawn 285

Harrison, Michael D 217

Heineken, William M 369

Hill, Adam M 398

Harrison, Patrick M 361

Heins, Paul Edward 253

Hill, Andrew C 425

Harrison, Sean Cason 229

Heisler Melcher, Trenton Michael 350

Hill, Anthony 241

Harrod, Layne H 131, 377

Heitstuman, David T 370

Hill, Cassandra L 425

Hart, Jamielynne 411

Hellmann, Jessica Noel 115, 197

Hill, Elise E 125,417

Hill, James D 410

Hart, Nathaniel J 379

Hellmann, Jordan J 431

Hart, Shannon 249

Hellmers, Philip C 385

Hill, Jazmind L 379

Hartford, Angela L 405

Helms, Patrick D 411

Hill, Marcus B 427

Hartford, Timothy 368

Helton, Zachary T 412

Hill, Raymond J 413

Hartman, Timothy J 329

Hemker, Robert Brian 25Z

Hill, Samantha R 245

Hartmann, Joshua W 405

Hempsey, Shawn J 374

Hills, Collin R 363

Hartz, Ryan L 423

Henderson, Fallynne J 412

Hillig, Thane G 369

Harvey, Alexander H 433 Harvey, Anson J 117, 414

Henderson, Laura A 181, 418

Hillman, Alexander Paul 321

Henderson, Ryan W 374

Hillstrom, Justin M 385

Harvey, Chad 391

Hendrickson, Matthew W 360

Hilton, Andrew R 427

Harvey, Kayla L 415

Hennessey, Patrick R 345

Hinkel, Katherine E 425

Hassa, Christopher L 59, 418

Hennig, Chad M 390

Hinners, Keaton P 385

Hastriter Jr, Michael L 423

Henning, Daniel H 174, 420

Hirneise, Brandon T 413

Hatcher, Harrison P 365

Henning, Marc E 271

Hitchens, Justin 341

Hatchett Jr, Albert K 400

Henrichs, Aaron S 387

Hitt, Kathleen S 370

Hathaway, Kyle A 407

Henry, Conor J 101, 367

Hitt, Rehling Paige 276

481

Hlavin, Scott Michael 313

Hovseth, Kara N 393

Iguchi, Takayuki 369

Joern, John M 417

Ho, Hwang James 285

Howard, Adam 359

Ikehara, Kazden 118, 194

Johnsen, Jennifer S 415

Ho, Johnson C 373

Howard, Austin M 429

Use, Zacharias H 393

Johnson, Amanda M 179, 432

Ho, Kainoa J 378

Howard, Caleb 345

Imerman, Randi M 413

Johnson, Benjamin R 407

Hoang, Sean B 363

Howard, Matthew S 429

Ince Jr, David G 408

Johnson, Brett 427

Hock, Diana M 417

Howard, Regenald E 73, 237

Incorvaia, Daniel J 395

Johnson, Chance E 253

Hocking, Ian James 217

Howard, Samantha R 317

Indelicato, Thomas E 401

Johnson, Cody L 380

Hodges, Jason T 373

Howard, William J 399

Inocencia-Hollo, Enrique V 369

Johnson, Cory R 397

Hodges, Parker T 417

Howdeshell, Jeffery D 431

Intagliata, Jason A 415

Johnson, Crystal M 367

Hodgkins, Gregory A 355

Hoybook, Amy C 393

Irvan, Kelcie R 420

Johnson, Eric R 386

Hoeffner, Zachary W 371

Hoyos, Rafael A 176, 383

Isch, Brooke M 433

Johnson Jr, Frederick J 179, 380

Ishmael, Thomas B 367

Johnson, Jordan T 426

Johnson, Joshua James 229 Johnson, Joy M 363

Hoene, Spencer E 418

Hoyt, Greg

194

Hoeppner, Jarret C 359

Hu, Christopher G 387

Ives, Drew Richard 233

Hoff, Benjamin K 390

Huckabee, Joshua M 428

Ivey, Michelle N 71, 419

Hoffman, Hans J 249

Hudgins, John J 373

Hoffmann, Zachary G 385

Huebner, Phillip T 419

Hogan, Conor J 389

Hueffner, Anastasia M 110, 413

Jablonsky, Kevin J 376

Hogan, Ryan F 381

Huertas, Joshua A 389

Jack, Alexander 29, 177, 209

Johnson, Lucas S 408

Holbrook, Anastasia E 373

Huff III, James D 405

Jackson, Andrew P 108, 361

Johnson, Matthew R 359

Holcombe, Haley D 355

Huge, Parker Darius 179, 349

Jackson, Donald 427

Johnson, Nicole L 398

Holderle, Rachael L 370

Hughes, Daniel R 180, 372

Jackson III, Mister J 418

Johnson, Rashan R 423

Holland, Jason Willis 37, 229

Hughey, Aaron W 433

Jackson, Kimberly A 397

Johnson, Ryan 265

Holland, Nicholas L 10, 63, 317

Hughey, Alyssa M 21, 378

Jackson, Lamin Onaje 265

Johnson, Samuel C 181, 182, 201

Hollinger, Christopher David 293

Hulce, Shayne P 370

Jackson, Peter T 359

Johnson, Sean 324

Hollister, Robert L 369

Hull, Kristopher S 428

Jackson, Seth M 61, 395

Johnson, Shawn G 370

Holloway, David Bryce 309

Hulslander, Siobhan Alia 289

Jackson, Zachary S 407

Johnson, Shelley R 358

Holloway, Mike 324

Hume, Cory M 355

Jacob, Steven D 392

Johnson, Stephen R 387

Johnson, Kenneth G 27, 377 Johnson, Kyle M 372 Johnson, Lindsay M 29, 133, 175, 357

Hollway, Joseph A 429

Humphrey, Joseph J 393

Jacobs, Andrew M 177, 386

Johnson, Taylor R 379

Holm, Timothy L 389

Humphreys, Brandon D 409

Jacobs, Katherine E 432

Johnson, William B 416

Holt, Amari A 381

Hunkins, Mark G 413

Jacobson, Spencer T 357

Johnson, Woodruff 297

Holt, Barbara A 405

Hunsuck, Parker J 433

Jadick, Anthony R 40, 414

Johnson, Zachary R 399

Holt, Parker A 409

Hunt, Eric M 265

Jaime, Jared Marcus 222

Johnston, Bryan E 382

Homsher, Paul T 182, 257

Hunt, Joshua M 355

James, Dymond B 70, 71, 357

Johnston, Douglas C 407

Hoogervorst, Nicholas R 233

Hunt, Sarah E 182,362

James, Jennifer K 355

Johnstone, Chancellor A 176, 393

Hooper, Judah M 393

Hunter, Dylan J 375

James, Ryan D 410

Jones, Allanna S 424

Hoops, Andrew P 86, 379

Hunter, Ethan J 390

Jamieson, Parker E 406

Jones, Blake E 381

Hope, Daniel K 367

Hunter, Stephen D 401

Janasov, Sam 257

Jones, Briana V 429

Hopkin, Kimberly N 355

Hurley IV, James A 395

Janisch, Yagie 416

Jones, Daniel S 361

Hopkins, David B 429

Husar Jr, Michael A 367

Jansen, Michael 313

Jones, Darius P 401

Hopkins, John D 369

Husen, Erik R Von 394

Janssen, Nathan John 277

Jones, Jake T 427

Horban, Peter Satterlee 229

Hussey, Patrick J 333

Jantscher, Helen L 375

Jones, Jonathan F 399

Horgan, Casey V 370

Hutcheson, Alexander J 390

Jarvis, Andrew E 257

Jones, Laura Michelle 269

Horn, Alexander Joseph 222

Huynh, Christopher 383

Jaskula, Adam Matthew 341

Jones Jr, Michael P 377

Horn, Jennifer R 394

Huynh, Khoa A 407

Jayne, Brandy A 401

Jones, Luke T 381

Horn, Kevin Patrick 241

Hwang, Brian S 401

Jefferson Jr, Timothy 80, 83, 84, 364

Jones, Manquez F 84, 411

Horn, Lyndsey Laura 179, 180, 205

Hwang, Eric Y 374

Jenkins, Katelyn 395

Jones, Marquez T 425

Hornsby, Austin W 371

Hyde, Andrew M 421

Jensen, James R 402

Jones, Matthew C 277

Horth, Yannie 431

Hynson, Krystal Rose 289

Jensen, Mark D 377

Jones, Matthew S 389

Jeong, William S 72, 73, 389

Jones, Maxwell R 419

Jernigan, Nicholas R 426

Jones, Nathan M 427

Horton, Sara Rene 282 Hoskins, Megan Elizabeth 229

Hottle, Monica R 375

lacobbo, Victor P 384

Jerrell, Mathew J 414

Jones Jr, Steve B 368

Houder, Jacob D 386

Ibarra, Lucas J 429

Jerrett, Myles L. 421

Jones, Samantha C 91, 358

Hough, Brandon 276

Ibarra, Matthew J 358

Jessop, Alex M 433

Jones, Tanner M 391

Houk, Stephen W 375

Ibarra, Trevor D 56, 432

Jessup, Chad 349

Joo, Michael 409

Hourin, John K 369

Ice III, Herbert J 355

Jimenez, Christopher 285

Jordan, Christopher H 407

Houser, Chase M 379

Igawa, Cameron R 427

Jimenez, Krystal V 401

Jordan, Tyler J 401

Houston, Cody L 391

Ignatiev, Ian N 201

Jividen, Thomas R 415

Jorgenson, David M 427

482

Index

Joseph, Patrick H 358

Kelly, Matthew M 385

Kingthong, Kraison 417

Kraker, Joseph A 371

Joseph Jr, Steven G 413

Kelly, Ryan T 395

Kirby, Timothy J 406

Krakowian, Maciej 412

Josephson, Andrew A 357

Kempin, Melissa L 419

Kirk, Andrew R 410

Kram, Benjamin S 425

Jovene III, Vincent T 414

Kemp, Kristina L 383

Kirk, Christopher N 415

Kramer, Benjamin D 391

Jovene, Jamie M 397

Kendall, David E 405

Kirkpatrick, Damon O 369

Kramer, Ryan G 365

Joyce, Catherine E 361

Kenerley, Kyle D 388

Kittka, Renee L 175, 293

Krasnov, Jacob J 424

Joyce, Irene E 359

Kenes, Adam J 425

Kiyota, Catherine M 178, 354

Krause, Adam N 433

Juckett III, Robert S 357

Kennedy, Kristen L 406 Kennedy, Rachel C 361

Kiyota, Michelle H 178, 426

Kraus, Joel Thomas 28, 29, 182, 209

Judah, Kallen Lee 197

Klass, Caleb 305

Kraynak III, Joseph R 173, 381

Juedeman, Justin C 397

Kent, William A 383

Klazura, Brian F 403

Krehbiel, Moses A 408

Jung, Christina J 426

Keough, Matthew D 398

Klein, Jonathan Thomas 277

Kreimier, Joshua C 385

Junge, Laura A 417

Keranen, Christopher S 399

Kleintop, Ryan A 389

Kresin, Tristen J 417

Jungman, Tylor K 379

Kerber, Andrew T 409

Kleisinger, Casey R 423

Krieger, Stephen Nick 194

Junio, Christopher D 429

Kerhin, Joseph Michael 249

Kleman, Andrew S 402

Krimbill, Jacob R 411

Justice, Natalie J 367

Kerkhoff, Aaron B 409

Klimkowski, Daniel 88, 194

Krohngold, Jeremy A 383

Kern, Ian J 391

Kline, Cranston M 414

Kroskob, Tobiah S 421

Kern, Trent J 394

Kline, Seth A 429

Kruczek, Theodore W 397

Kabel, Gregory M 417

Kerr, John Andrew 209

K ing esmith, Sean K 381

Krukowski Jr, Henry M 387

Kacura-Miller, Andrew J 417

Kesler, Seth N 395

Kluckman, Matthew L 391

Kruse, John N 391

Kagarise, Jennifer D 400

Kessler, Blair W 400

Kluesner, Colby

409

Krystosek, Tim 349

Kalau, Kristoff J 389

Kessler, John M 245

Kluesner, Kaeli Jo 269

Krzyminski, John W 179, 372

Kaminski, Mark A 355

Kessler, Rafael 341

Knight, Caleb J 317

Ku, Joshua T 176,217

Kammerer, William C 68, 415

Keuchler, William Alexander 309

Knodel, Philip C 390

Kucharevas, Arturas 381

Kanaan, Michael James 257

Keyes, Victor V 367

Knowles, Sean 180, 372

Kuensting, Joseph S 321

Kane, Brian J 361

Khune, Joshua Paul 277

Knudsen, George M 301

Kuhn, Logan J 431

Kanetzky, Kate L 77, 399

Kidd, Gregory R 429

Knutson, Brady A 430

Kunce, Ryan D 387

Kanke, Joshua D 371

Kiekhaefer, Samuel J 387

Knutson, Christopher W 401

Kunkle Jr, Daniel R 182, 382

Kapolka, Michael A 361

Kiel, Alex T 265

Koehler, Paul K 397

Kurtz, Caroline 114, 115, 317

Karpauskas, Everett D 381

Kiernan, Delaney R 392

Koehmstedt, Roy M 429

Kurz, Jeremy R 406

Kasakitis, Matthew R 412

Kieser, Joshua M 395

Koenck, Trevor Pete 182, 289

Kusan, Joshua R 431

Kashul, Tom 392

Kim, Aaron Y 431

Koenig, Bryan M 197

Kusel, Bradley S 394

Kasperson, Krystie Anne 225

Kim, Alexander D 393

Koeppen, Kimberly P 409

Kuyper, Michelle M 106, 421

Kastmiler, Erik N 406

Kim, Andrew H 382

Koh, Glamis W 177, 365

Kvedar, Derek Crews 293

Kates, Kristian E 381

Kim, Danny 430

Koh, Justin S 413

Kwakenat, Anthony W 395

Katz, Daniel R 365

Kim, Deborah B 22, 407

Kohan, Joseph S 375

Kaufman, Evan E 429

Kim, Esther 274

Kolesar, Ryan S 181, 182, 370

Kaufmann, Jane E 359

Kim, Grace S 175, 387

Kolod, Lauren G 387

Labedz, Theodore J 182, 329

Kauth, Alexander J 415

Kim, Jonathan W 408

Komar, Peter A 179, 265

LaCosse, Kevin Thomas 241

Kauth, Zachary J 418

Kim, Joshua J 426

Konemann, Andrew C 358

Lacoste III, James A 371

Kavanay, David B 401 Kay, Dylan J 22, 421 Kay, Marshall D 393

Kim, Kyung M 411

Konishi, Nicholas A 414

Lacroix, Daniel J 182, 384

Kim, Mitchell J 373

Kons, Jasons 393

Laffosse, Lauren D 363

Kim, Paul C 397

Konvalin, Stephanie M 396

Lagarile, Scott B 409

Kazakoff, Michael J 404

Kim, Richard J 213

Kooker, Tristan B 373

Lagrange, Brian K 381

Kearney, Stephen W 363

Kim, Steve 298

Koons, Anne Y 394

Lakind, Harriet L 373

Keck, Stephen D 356

Kim, Su J 359

Koons, Philip S 373

Laleman, Alexis A 410

Keefer, Jordan S 426

Kim, Teresa B 391

Kopacka, Benjamin G 374

Lam, David 305

Keele, Trevor A 363

Kimball, Jonathan F 358

Kopchick, Karianne E 371

Lam, Linda G 133, 175, 428

Keenan, Elizabeth A 106, 379

Kimball, Zebulon M 40Z

Korecki, J R 400

Lamb, Andrew J 181, 182, 298

Kehs, Henry H 364

Kimberly, Jonathan R 253

Kotnik, Zoe Meredith 2ZZ

Lambert, Andrew S 373

Keiper, Brendan S 383

Kimura, Jennifer M 1Z8, 427

Koutnik, Carlee M 1Z9, 376

Lambuth, Tawny R 420

Keisler, Benjamin Lee 253

Kinder, Buddy C 429

Kouwe, Robert N 357

Lamendola, Kenny 81, 298

Keitel, Timothy Patrick 237

King, Jeremiah W 407

Kovacs, Janie E 381

Lamo, Ryan B 393

Keith, Kyle J 403

King, Kenneth 407

Kovalak, David 289

Lamoureux, Jacques M 92, 349

Keith, Matthew C 374

King, Sean S 367

Kovalenko, Vladimir 229

Lampela, Forrest Mitchell 301

Kellet, Ross H 423

Kingman, Edwin D 427

Koveleskie, Aaron J 364

Lan, Austin E 173, 424

Kellogg, Marcus P 365

Kingsley, Alexander M 396

Koziol, Teresa G 401

Land, Kyle A 385

Kelly, Laura E 399

Kingsley, Kali Jean 282

Kozlak, Scott J 254

Landecker, Nathaniel W 413

Landis, Corey A 433

Lee, Jin U 265

Lewis III, Charles E 373

Lovett, Shaun P 405

Landreaux, Morgan Danielle 313

Lee, Jonathan C 415

Lewis, Jonathan M 233

Loving, William M 399

Landseadel, Justin Kevin 277

Lee, Joseph A 389

Lewis, Kevin 217

Lovvorn, John L 384

Lane, Brian R 321

Lee, Matthew J 362

Lewis, Megan E 419

Lowe, Anna B 429

Lane, Chase E 209

Lee, Michael D 377

Lewis, Michael E 350

Lowman III, Leon 383

Lane, Josiah I 419

Lee, Russell H 397

Leyro, Jasmine G 381

Low, Tiffany Ann 324

Lane, Steve 179, 324

Lee, Sung K 375

Librandi, Rocco F 177, 388

Loya, Teresamarie 403

Lang, Gordon 179, 384

Lee, Sun Y 52,429

Liddle, Blake J 390

Loyd, Jonathan Ashley 277

Langdon, Anthony W 222

Lee, Suong Hun 265

Lim, Andrew 41, 397

Loyd, Ryan M 250

Lange, Daniel J 413

Lee, Taeyoung 391

Limpert, John T 410

Lozano, Sergio Christian 230

Lange, Philip T 405

Lee, Tanner A 305

Lim, Royd S 419

Lu, John 359

Lanham, Sean M 422

Lee, Todd K 361

Lindberg, William A 270

Lucas, Keane J 419

Lanier, Holden N 391

Leeds, David J 398

Lindblom, Leif Ericson 176, 179, 350

Ludwig, Tyler B 365

Laning, Allison M 400

Leestma, Caleb W 86, 87, 410

Lind, Peter S 382

Luebbe, Dana P 395

Lankow, Andrew J 153, 355

Leet, Brandon M 363

Lindsay, Alexander D 369

Lugo, Francisco Antonio 277

Lannon, Dane M 396

Leet, Lauren 369

Lineberry, Alex P 389

Luithly, Kurt J 361

Lanphear, Brendan 179, 269

Lefebvre III, Eugene H 395

Linscott, Lauren T 365

Luke, Christopher G 430

Lapczuk, Kajetan 317

Lefebvre, Mathieu M 363

Linsell, Joshua D 402

Luken, Derrick Wayne 213

Laprade, Kyle J 401

Legaspi, Mikhail T 371

Lipp, Benjamin G 397

Lukso, Justin A 370

Lara, Emersyn G 197

Lehmann, Chelsie L 405

Liptak, Benjamin K 392

Luman, Matthew James 233

LaRivee, Jamie 298

Lehocky, Chase W 383

Lisot, Alexander Lawrence 329

Lundin, Nicholas M 421

Larivee, William O 389

Leibbrand, Corey A 373

Litchford, Katrina L 373

Lund, Travis J 364

Larkin, Jeffrey Alan 289

Leighner, Andrew C 176, 407

Littlefield, Jacqueline M 382

Lunn, Nathan F 381

Larsen, Dallin M 355

Leinenbach, Raymond F 414

Littlefield, Michelle S 385

Luoma-Overstreet, Reuben 401

Larsen, Jennifer J 363

Leininger, Jared R 393

Liu, Daniel 245

Lutton, Maxwell W 390

Larsen, Lance P 386

Leipprandt, Alicia D 365

Livermore, Riley A 182, 406

Lutz, Ryan C 362

Larsen, Robert L 375

Leland, Michael A 395

Livingstone, Patrick Joseph 254

Lydiard IV, John M 404

Larson, Jami L 422

Leli, James L 179, 180, 205

Livingston, Trey M 377

Lyon, Chloe J 361

Larson, Joshua Tyler 179, 314

LeMair, Joshua D 182, 197

Lloyd, Robert L 233

Lyon, Travis Anton 201

Lasher, Melissa E 357

Lemieux, Jamie Thomas 237

Lobo, Patrick A 417

Lyons II, Michael A 68, 69, 387

Lastovica, Logan C 368

Lemmen, Kurt 197

Lockerby, Sophia C 103, 401

Lyons, Katherine B 394

Latch, Samantha E 368

Lemmon, Jason C 387

Lockhart, Nicholas Scott 342

Lystrup, Robert 230

Latchu, Tristan A 182, 364

Lengyel, Kyle W 371

Lockhart, Trevor Ryan 314

Lathrom, Wendy L 356

Lenke, Erik A 407

Lockman, James K 359

Laucher, Jessica E 375

Lennon, Justin A 282

Lodge-Maragh, Donald C 410

Mabry, Blake C 429

Laughlin, Samantha A 383

Lenzen, Robert K 270

Lodolo, Vincent A 399

MacAndrew, James E 357

Laurent, Kelly J 398

Lenz, Kyle W 387

Lohr Jr, John R 432

MacAndrew, Michael V 382

Lauritzen, Michael T 405

Leonhardt, Paul L 427

Lombardo, Ryan M 427

MacArthur, Ty W 415

Lauver, Steven 194

Lepird, John R 385

Lomeli, Evan Russell 282

MacDonald, Charles D 377

Lavelle, Megan C 175, 413

Long, Kristin L 421

MacDonald III, Angus J 371

Lavigne, Matt 289

Lepley, Thomas A 415 Leppo, Philip J 366

Long, Russell I 370

MacDonald, Kyle N 176, 382

Lavoie, Michael D 401

Lerch, John C 424

Loper, Elliot Christian 209

Macheak, Samuel A 408

Lawlor, William G 395

Lerda-Plog, Alexander D 385

Lopez Jr, Hector 424

Maciag, Timothy M 22, 425

Lawrence, William J 364

Lerum, Thomas J 417

Lopez, Kathryn E 383

Macias, Miguel J 431

Lawson, Brennan Kyle 201

Lester, Christopher A 205

Lopez, Timothy R 411

Macias-Valadez, Asdrubal S 393

Lawson III, William C 403

Lester, Michael C 428

Lopez, Victor J 389

Maclachlan, Caleb S 391

Lazos, Nicholas S 176, 391

Lestina, Juliann N 403

Lorch, Kirsten M 274

MacLean, Amanda K 415

Leach, William T 421

Leung, Ben 329

Lore, David J 391

MacMillan, Deanna J 176, 391

Leano, Marcela R 361

Leung, Calvin K 377

Lorenz, Christopher P 376

MacNaught, Jared K 429

Leary, Dylan G 367

Leung, Christopher S 181, 182, 241

Losoya, Nicholas R 413

Lebens, Nathan J 377

Macomber, Clayton Guthrie 261

Leute, Madison J 423

Loucks, Denny J 417

Lee, Andrew P 222

Macpherson, Holley M 367

Leuthold, Isaac 321

Loucks, Regina G 421

Lee, Brandon C 395

Madorran, Kimberly B 213

Levesque, Jamie R 358

Loudenback, Jordan P 361

Madsen, Martin S 394

Lee, Brian K 355

Levine, Nicholas T 433

Loudermilk, Kevin A 372

Madsen, William E 363

Lee, Daniel C 402

Levri, Elizabeth 217

Love, Andrew J 423

Maestas, Brendan J 432

Lee, David K 357

Levy, Daniel E 357

Love, Edward J 379

Maffei, Katelyn C 392

Lee, Jeffrey S 329

Levy, Tyler S 414

Lovett, Ross M 433

Magana III, Rafael 377

484

Index

Magazu, Frank Joseph 330

Martinez, Travis S 360

McCoy, Michael T 176, 389

Magdziarz, Jacob W 357

Martinez, Victoria M 354

McCoy, Tyler 345

Meineke, Kelcie L 242

Maggard, Brent A 181, 380

Martinson, Ryan C 428

McCroskey, Evan D 382

Meirose, Tyler K 369

Maggs, Connor 406

Masiello, Robert T 355

McCroskey, Justin D 409

Mejia, Roed M 176, 419

Maggs, John Patrick 309

Mason, Dylan J 423

McCullough, Kinder N 383

Melanson, Conor F 409

Mahan, Kyle S 411

Mason, Michael P 392

McCurdy, Matthew C 415

Melcher IV, John F 356

Maier, Ian W 378

Mason, Winfield H 365

McDonald, Shawn Michael 233

Melhado, Matthew C 389

Main, Cody C 424

Massey, Emmanuelle M 363

McDowell, Jessie R 11, 407

Mellado, Elisabeth 395

Major, Matthew A 359

Masters, Matthew R 419

McElwrath, Craig M 413

Mellinger, Stephen J 380

Meier, Foster L 391

Maki, Preslee M 419

Mataczynski, Mark R 378

McEntyre, Travers A 413

Melville, Mitchell A 393

Malay, Alexander S 427

Matejcik, Joseph P 366

McGee, Sean P 362

Menchen, Evan M 413

Malm, Alex J 430

Mateus, Bryant 386

McGehee, Brock E 399

Mendelsohn, Michelle Lee 258

Maloch, Nancy L 430

Matheus, Huston G 419

McGinnis Welsh, Daniel 400

Mendoza, Maritza N 302

Malone, Justin R 379

Mathewson, Ben J 217

McGriff, Warren B 429

Mendoza, Scott L 321

Maloy, Joseph Miles 261

Mathis, Morgan J 241

McGuire, Kelly A 410

Menefee, Devin A 428

Mamroth, Ben 350

Mathis, Scott S 396

McGuire, Lauren B 421

Meng, Kevin D 361

Mamroth, Rachel S 418

Matson, Colin R 371

McGunagle, Patrick T 423

Menzel, Robert G 205

Mancewicz, Gregory R 282

Mattee, Zachary P 417

McIntyre, Spenser W 342

Mercier, Michael D 409

Mancini, Carlo A 387

Matthews, Zachary J 405

McKee, Thomas P 433

Merideth IV, Denny J 429

Mangers, Zachary A 383

Mattocks, Brent A 365

McKenna, Rebekah S 367

Merrick, Justin D 392

Manley, Clinton 337

Mattson, Landen 369

McKenna, Thomas A 22, 371

Mersino, Peter J 376

Manley, Garrett J 431

Matz, Bryan R 393

McKenzie, Austin Grady 289

Mesecher, Kyle S 381

Manley, Max M 411

Mavity, Ryan A 399

McKenzie, John A 375

Mets, Christopher C 433

Manning, Julie A 405

Maxson, Brandon J 405

McKeon, Jake 246

Metzger, John T 355

Manning, Nicholas A 368

Mayclin, Michael K 425

McKilligan, Ryan P 421

Metzler, Mitchell R 392

Mann, Randy James 213

Mayfield, Patrick A 398

McKinley, Duane V 369

Meyer, Alex 201

Manwaring, Alyssa J 397

Maynard, Bryan J 400

McKinley, Michael J 354

Meyer, Grant W 57, 380

Marble, Harrison T 293

Mayne, Tasha M 77, 383

McKinney, Garrett L 176, 413

Michael, Ethan D 357

Marchi, Andrew S 406

Mayo, Parker 66, 342

McKinney, Tiffaney D 414

Michael, Stephanie A 382

Margerison III, Richard B 383

Mayou, Rosalie A 107, 369

McKinnon, Brett J 360

Michalke III, George L 377

Marges, Francis A 417

Mazen, Richard S 230

McKnight, Drew T 391

Mickelson, Brayden R 375

Markling, Matthew R 301

Mazer, Bryan Stephen 241

McKnney, Connor P 397

Mijares, Jacob M 397

Markman, Matthew R 403

Mazur, Catherine M 367

McKone, Michael R 391

Milhous, Alexander Xavier 314

Marlette, Hanna B 362

McAdams, Daniel J 383

McKown, Connor B 361

Militano, Alyssa M 389

Marley, Bethany A 374

McAfee, Shayne Lucas 301

McLain, Michael R 73, 182, 400

Millar III, James B 395

Morris, Stephanie A 433

McAlister, Erin M 419

McLaren, McKay Ross 242

Millares Chavez, Miguel A 378

Marroquin, Yngwie Jareth Brian 270

McAllister, Patrick Robin 333

McLaughlin, Ajay 302

Millen, Eric M 363

Marshall, Amanda L 357

McAngus, William I 217

McMahon, Jonathan W 41, 278

Miller, Acacia C 403

Marshall, Benjamin 330

McArthur, Paul G 431

McMillan, Travis 175, 254

Miller, Andrew R 201, 290

Marshall, Georgia E 178, 425

McBride, Christopher E 367

McMillen, Michelle M 427

Miller, Caitlin Marie 23, 317

Marshik, Samantha M 407

McCabe, Kyle T 399

McMullen, Kevin R 181, 182, 432

Miller, Christopher A 402

Marsh, Kaleb Robert 180, 222

McCaffrey, Abby E 387

McNab, Storm Suzanne 10, 285

Miller, Dalton J 135, 419

Marston, David S 404

McCagg, Raquel E 60, 407

McNamara, Luke J 395

Miller, David T 427

Martin, Drew William 233

McCann, Keeley G 385

McNeil, Samuel F 433

Miller, Edward Henry Vincent 213

Martinelli, Timothy M 365

McCart, Cory A 278

McPeak, Vincent A 431

Miller, Evan A 371

Martin, Erika L 368

McCarthy, Bryan P 181, 182, 366

McPherson, Jarod M 389

Miller, Evan P 415

Martin, Franklin 97

McCarthy, David J 357

McQuilkin, Olivia B 401

Miller, Jack M 361

Martin, Garret M 377

McCarthy, Nichole C 393

McVay, Wesley A 379

Miller, Kendra M 417

Martin, Henry F 355

McCartney, Evan D 407

McWilliams, Harrison C 424

Miller, Kyle Thomas 274

Martin, Joseph D 406

McClain, Aaron J 412

Means, Melany A 363

Miller, Matthew D 357

Martin, Kristopher C 176, 408

McClearn, Michael J 387

Medina, Cherae M 365

Miller, Merry Noel 222

Martin, Stephanie Agnes 261

McCluskey, Ryan A 387

Medlock, Garrett L 373

Miller, Nathan T 254

Martinez, Ethan J 407

McColaugh, Ian R 427

Meehan, Brian M 431

Miller, Stephen J 209

Martinez, Gabrian F 359

McCollum, Austin M 429

Mefford, Kyle B 432

Miller, Timothy A 360

Martinez, Jairo J 403

McConnell, Caleb 345

Mehaffey, Mitchell E 359

Miller, Timothy J 406

Martinez, Justin R 433

McConville, Colin E 369

Meidell, Lindsay 369

Miller, Travis C 357

Martinez, Miguel R 393

McCool, Christopher Jay 209

Meier, Charlie J 422

Millikin, Matthew L 361

485

Millis, Jennifer L 368

Moore, Meaghan A 397

Murphy, Sean M 397

Nichols, Timothy John 234

Mills, Danny 377

Moorhead, Blake E 415

Murray, Dennis P 423

Nicholson, Jacob A 387

Mills, Gavin L 385

Moorhead, Cody L 202

Murrell, Andrew G 365

Nickerson, John W 414

Mills, Joshua C 357

Moorhead, Kipp London 314

Murtha III, John P 384

Nickisch, Sarah M 427

Mills, Nash S 305

Moorkamp, Katherine E 379

Musselman, Jacob W 417

Nicklas, James L 407

Mills, Phillip Marron 342

Morales, Christopher A 395

Myers, David F 176, 385

Nicula, Marian A 176, 389

Mills, Roderick Andrew 237

Moran, Ryan M 393

Myers, Travis R 88, 418

Niebrugge, Connor R 381

Mills, Terryn B 409

Morehouse, Hannah A 408

Miltenberg, Glenn M 73, 407

Morehouse, Kristopher D 374

Miner, Kristi J 388

Morell, Stefan P 379

Na, Hyun 286

Nietzsche, Friedrich 253

Minnick, Christian E 391

Morgan, Blake W 419

Nail, Shannon Dee 270

Niklas, Austin J 421

Mintzmyer, J C 394

Morgan, Calvin E 399

Nakayama, Jeffrey M 325

Nissen, Daniel E 405

Miranda, Vincent 213

Morgan, Carl A 373

Napper, Christina A 365

Nissen, Kay Magdalena 293

Misare, Ryan C 376

Morgan, Katelynn G 406

Narvaez, Gabriel B 365

Noble, Blake Davis 179, 242

Misra, Benjamin J 376

Morgan, Patrick S 423

Narvaez Gozun V, Benjamin 337

Noble, Joel W 380

Misra, Mary A 359

Morin, Jacob R 359

Nash, Austin D 417

Noble, Richard A 376

Mitchel, Samuel G 380

Morosco, Anthony Joseph 225

Nash, Timothy C 181, 182, 333

Noboa, Javier 345

Mitchell, Alexander D 355

Morris, Andre 80, 81, 83, 337

Natelli, Kenneth A 362

Nokleberg, Juli E 431

Mitchell, D'Angelo Matheos 321

Morris, Jared L 368

Naumann, Jacob M 400

Nolan, Robert C 305

Mitchell, Daniel J 266

Morris, Lee R 373

Navaroli, Anthony G 429

Noon, Elliot 218

Mitchell, Logan T 411

Morris, Michael B 381

Nayyer, Mahhad 367

Nordquist, Suzann G 389

Mitchener, Nathan A 365

Morrison, Samantha B 365

Nazarek, Kyle D 403

Norquist, Kyle K 423

Mitnaul, Justin H 246

Morrison, Shaun C 431

Ndour, Ndeye F 386

Norrington, Jessica R 399

Mittelberg, Christopher I 393

Morse, Lindsay 398

Neal, Daniel B 411

Norton, Charles W 418

Nielsen, Joshua A 427

Niemeyer III, Henry F 358

Mittelman, Rachel L 181, 182, 432

Mosby, Mark Anthony 21, 26, 166, 325

Neal, Kenneth A 356

Norton, Jacqueline R 258

Mittelman, Samuel A 357

Mosby, Morgan D 375

Neal, Robert D 382

Norvell, Elizabeth Kay 350

Mizes, Mike 73, 286

Moses, Kaleigh C 371

Neal, Roland B 369

Notini, Arthur M 412

Moak Jr, Kenneth D 176, 390

Moses, Kyle Drake 261

Neat II, James W 431

Nottingham, DJ 392

Mobley, Tim 407

Mosher, Daniel Scott 234

Necochea, Gabriel Matthew 310

Nowadly, Craig D 421

Moede, Christopher H 422

Moss, Tytus Marshall 261

Neely, Timothy L 373

Nunez, Kyle J 396

Moehling, Kurt S 373

Mosteller, Michael 162, 290

Neilan, John B 405

Nye, Marshall L 225

Moffett, Katrina Elizabeth 258

Mote, Joshua P 379

Nelson, Alexander J 181, 424

Nygard, John J 179,238

Mohammad Idris, Arif S 426

Motley, Maurice L 357

Nelson, Christopher G 379

Nyre, Erin M 398

Mohr, Joshua W 427

Mott, Casey B 426

Nelson, Cody R 425

Mohrmann, Karl Aric 325

Moyer, Nathaniel Sails 209

Nelson, Daniel A 364

Mohr, Simon 317

Mozingo, Jacqueline M 404

Nelson, Heather C 385

Oakley, Michael A 412

Molina, Christine C 395

Mudd, Kevin Jacob 330

Nelson, Joshua M 176, 408

Oar, Tyler Dakota 225

Monjeau, Derek W 419

Mueller, Amanda R 363

Nelson, Kyle Bennett 202

Oas, Sam 261

Monk, James L 375

Mueller, Brandon A 387

Nelson, Matthew L 359

O'Brien, Catherine E 403

Monreal, Christen Clarissa 111, 237

Mueller, Bryanna M 411

Nelson, Ryan T 387

Ochs 111, Gary T 409

Monroe, Joshua Patrick 238

Mueller, Lindsey C 407

Nelson, Steven M 377

Ochs, Paul S 416

Monsalve, Jonathan A 375

Mueller, Sarah Elizabeth 205

Nelson, Travis P 214

O'Connell, Kaitlin 373

Montel, Kenneth K 363

Muhlenberg, Byron H 26, 421

Nemethy, Andrew J 428

O'Connell, Kody L 356

Montgomery, Rory P 431

Muilenburg, Connor L 401

Neptune, Alexandria C 246

O'Connor Jr, Anthony R 419

Montgomery, Tate N 390

Muka, Jacek A 298

Neris, Antonio E 381

O'Connor, Christopher A 389

Mook, Kevin J 401

Mun, Jin Y 389

Neville, David E 384

O'Connor, Jesse D 399

Moore, Austin T 406

Mundy, Richard S 388

Newberry, Richard A 410

O'Connor, Sara K 377

Moore, Bryan M 397

Munger, Justin R 43, 274

Newell, Stephen 318

O'Donnell, Michael E 360

Moore, Chad H 391

Muniz, Edward A 415

Newkirk, Tristan R 254

Odum, Brandon 174, 345

Moore, David K 176, 417

Muniz, Megan L 71, 365

Newman, Jonathan C 350, 362

Oeser, Karl F 366

Moore III, Alan D 380

Munoz, Andrew S 357

Newmann, Micah C 105, 379

Ofili, Phil 410

Moore II, Michael R 396

Murdock, Ryan 298

Newton, James D 426

Moore, Jordan T 415

Murphy, Benjamin M 363

Ngo, Khanh-Christopher 423

O'Grady, Kelly M 391 Ogren, Charles T 377

Moore, Joshua M 378

Murphy, Bridgett M 360

Nguyen, Jennifer 314

O'Hair, MarkS 397

Moore, Justin T 363

Murphy, Patrick J 421

Nguyen, Preston G 363

Ojeda, Ralph Alfonso 350

Moore, Kyle L 359

Murphy, Patrick M 378

Nichol, James Ryan 214

Okai Jr, Joseph N 405

Moore, Madelyn P 429

Murphy, Samuel D 403

Nichols, Thomas Gregory 330

Okamoto, James T 367

486

Index

OKelley, Michael 410

Pal, Monique M 431

Peabody, Matthew R 397

Pham, Alan 33Z

O'Konnell, Cody 180

Paladino, Julie M 250

Peace, Kyle J 306

Phaneuf, Alana Michelle 330

Oldmixon, Benson 318

Palicia, Noah Alexander 112, 305

Pearce, Taylor E 417

Phelan, Craig J 355

Olejnik, Andrew P 431

Palko, Kyle A 20,393

Pearse, Olga 420

Phelan, Howard B 389

Oliver, Michael Steven 274

Palmer, Claire A 415

Pearson, Benjamin A 385

Phetmixay, David 325

Ollis, Jordan C 419

Palmer, Howard P 413

Pearson III, Payton E 426

Philbrick, Anna E 363

Ollis, Richard A 398

Palmer, Joshua M 430

Pearson, Jonathan E 419

Phillips, Angelica G 36Z

Olme, Mark G 386

Palmer, Kyle Eugene 230

Pecci III, Alexander R 419

Phillips, Eric P 356

Olmedo, Devin J 397

Palmier, Andrew J 433

Peckham, Keegan K 365

Phillips, Kyle L 3Z0

Olsen, Alexander D 429

Pamerleau, Geoffrey D 392

Pederzani, Cassandra M 368

Phillips, Lianna Marie 302

Olson, Ashley D 174, 360

Pamilagas, Kevin S 176, 383

Pedretti, Tobias L 330

Piazza, Matthew J 381

Olson, Christopher J 379

Paquin, Marie F 426

Peek, Eric W 359

Piazza, Michael C 412

Olson, Erik M 254

Paranka, Michael A 96, 388

Pelc, Nathan L 431

Piccone, Alana L 39Z

Olson, Soren 258

Pardal, Michel 318

Pelletier, Seth W 423

Pichkur, Dmytro 432

Olson, Taylor 218

Parenteau, Michelle 278

Pence, Randy J 367

Pickering, Luke B 375

Olsowski, Carly Mae 262

Park, Eunice H 429

Pendley, Jeffrey Michael 266

Pickett, Daniel G 393

O'Malley, Mallory E 393

Park, Jaewoo 423

Penner, Jared 416

Piehl, Benjamin J 424

Oms, John 411

Park, Joshua M 420

Penner, Travis 310

Pieper, Christopher A 388

O'Neil, Megan E 413

Park, Kyle J 355

Pennetti, Alexander J 407

Pierce, John W 395

O'Neill, Jonathan M 355

Park, Mat 325

Penninga, Marc W 342

Pierson Jr, Scott Norwood 334

O'Neill, Meghan A 410

Park, Suzi Jane 266

Penrod, Trisha 175, 198

Pike, Stephen Ashley 274

O'Neill, Tess A 372

Park, Timothy M 403

Penry, Nicholas Christopher 246

Pilcher, Kelsey L 391

Onitsuka, Tony 325

Parker, Daniel John 182, 234

Perdomo, Michael 417

Pineda, Andrew P 363

Oniu, Bogdan 371

Parker, David A 397

Peredera, Maria R 357

Pineda, Drew 72, 73

Orozco, Kathrina M 409

Parker, Dennis M 375

Perez Jr, Esteban 359

Pineo, Stephen L 181, 182, 428

Orrill, Nathan W 391

Parker, Steven V 396

Perez, Mario I 377

Pingel, Bradley W 286

Ortiz, Krista E 405

Parks, Eric L 250

Perez, Patrick V 379

Pinkerton, Courtney D 426

Ortiz, Melanie C 385

Parks, Ian N 395

Perich, Maiya 114, 395

Pipe, Anthony M 415

Osborne, Michael J 411

Parlee, Jeffrey M 230

Perkins, Charles A 112, 361

Pippin, Scott T 371

Osborn, Wesley Hamilton 62, 202

Parmater, Alex T 254

Perkins, Christopher A 382

Pitcher, Thomas J 370

Ostert, Brandon W 393

Parrish, Douglas E 214

Perkins, Victoria P 425

Pladera, Ayesha C 387

Ostlie, McCall G 176,355

Parritt, Joel A 174, 419

Pershke, Austin D 356

Plascencia, Kevin 23, 399

Ostrander, Meagan M 395

Parrott, Gage C 395

Perumal, Daniel J 379

Plasencio, Lindsay M 407

Ostrowski, Cory James 286

Partain, Joshua M 395

Pesich, Daniel C 392

Ploschnitznig, John T 371

O'Sullivan, Mara K 433

Partridge, Teegen J 415

Pestana, Amanda G 427

Plumb, Alexander Lee 282

Ott, John J 413

Passmore, Jordan 290

Peters, Brandon K 399

Plyler, Jonathan Michael 222

Ott, Randall T 388

Patchoski, Philip S 431

Peters, Zachary

Podolnick, Jacob 381

Otto, Kaitlin F 225

Patel, Aadit A 362

Peters, Zachary A 400

Podplatnik, Marko 429

Ottusch, John J V 432

Patel, Arpan Y 365

Petersen, Ezra B 3Z3

Poehler, Marcus 337

Oury, Andrew J 409

Patel, UdditH 399

Petersen, Matthew D 174, 387

Poisson III, Robert J 432

Owen, Nicholas A 427

Paterson, Andrew D 357

Petersen, Sarah 226

Poje, Christopher B 430

Owens, Andrew J 230

Paterson, Gabriel J 382

Petersen, William J 357

Poland, Eric G 384

Owens, Gage L 77, 417

Patience, Jonathan C 377

Peterson, Benjamin J 381

Owens, Gavin C 373

Patino, Taque G 392

Peterson, Benjamin M 411

Polesky, Kevin M 242 Pompa, Anthony G 364

262

Owens, Roman C 394

Patrick, Matthew J 177, 399

Peterson, Candice 179, 266

Ponce, Jason M 422

Owens, Steven A 431

Patrick, Ryan M 408

Peterson, Clifford A 428

Pond, Jacob A 401

Owusu-Achiaw, Justice 359

Patten, Cole M 397

Peterson, Hannah E 377

Popovich, Jovan 421

Patterson, Kennedy M 355

Peterson, Jared M 419

Poquiz, Marvin G 28, 210

Patterson, Stephanie L 102, 411

Peterson, Shaun 361

Poremski, Raychel A 205

Pacheco, Carlos 431

Patton Jr, John J 377

Peterson, Whitney D 238

Porter, Craig Curtis 181,182,325

Pack, Robyn E 428

Pattugalan, Joanna K 360

Petit, Alexandra D 418

Porter, Enicia S 405

Pacurariu, Coleen 130, 375

Paul, Charles W 394

Petrie, Ryan C 363

Porter, Evan M 198

Pacyna, Elizabeth M 395

Paul, Jamaal A 366

Petrik, Zachary P 433

Potterton, Jordan W 375

Paddock, Allison K 366

Pauli, Harrison Matthew 262

Petry, Andrew K 181, 420

Potthoff, Travis S 430

Paek, Christopher M 392

Payne, Benjamin C 379

Petter, Jacob L 384

Potts II, Gregory D 359

Page, Blake Adam 94, 293

Payne, Collin E 427

Pettyjohn, Dillon C 383

Poulsen, Christopher Lee 293

Page, William Lawrence 286

Payne, TyB 179, 278

Pfaff, Stephen W 38, 290

Powell, Caleb F 293

487

Raihan, Aseef M 405

210

Risma, Jacob F 22, 371

Powell, Jonathon H 410

Railey, Brontavious A 399

Remien, William C 369

Risner, Dakota M 390

Powell, Michael H 176, 429

Raine, Samuel R 425

Remington, William D 242

Risse, Andrew Q 410

Powell, Zachary T 363

Raisor, Kayla Anne 337

Remsing, Christopher R 354

Ritchie, Breeden M 88, 403

Rajchel, Brad M 369

Rendon, Moises 198

Ritschard, John E 419

Pressley, Thomas Lee 202

Rakes, Jacobb Corey 306

Renfro, Chelsea D 381

Ritt, Joe 318

Price, Bryan J 381

Ramey, Jaime L 361

Rengan, Krishna C 413

Rivera, Bryan J 382

Prichard, Charles J 310

Ramirez Amador, Adalys 427

Resch, Adam J 378

Rivers, Tyrae K 383

Primeaux, Jonathan A 422

Ramon-Sanchez, Adrian 158

Ressel, Anthony D 226

Rivey, Joshua C 391

Primm, Joel G 325

Ramos, Adrian 210

Ressel, Tony 182

Rizvi, Ali H 423

Prince, Eric R 38, 181, 182, 294

Ramos, Clinton A 381

Restrepo, Kevin 366

Robben, Jeremy S 394

Prince, Tirzah W 25, 178, 417

Ramsey, Taryn Lynn 180, 246

Revels Jr, Allen R 419

Roberts, Brandon L 179, 362

Prinkey, Meghan K 404

Ramsier, Alexa A 76, 77, 360

Reyes, Amanda R 371

Roberts, Jason E 294

Proctor, Christopher T 403

Rana, Ajaya S 101, 425

Reyes, Joel V 423

Roberts, Matthew F 385

Proctor, Glenn J 423

Rancourt, Philip A 202

Reyneveld, Jase T 357

Roberts, Rachel A 417

Prodan, Emanuel 326

Randall, Alexander L 385

Reynolds, Jacob W 363

Roberts, Russell B 414

Prosseda, Olivia M 413

Randall, Derek 367

Reynolds, James R 181, 182, 262

Roberts, Steve 266

Prusko, Alexandra M 397

Raney, Emily E 419

Rhoades, Bryan M 181, 408

Roberts, Taylor M 386

Pryce, Ian D 409

Rapp, Kelly T 433

Rhoads, Connor A 389

Robertson, Christopher G 411

Pryor Jr, David A 412

Rasfeld, Daniel M 379

Ricciotti, Leo M 416

Robertson, Jacob J 254

Pryor, Lillian S 399

Rash, Sarah L 355

Rice, David H 404

Robertson, Lewis C 383

Ptacek, David R 365

Rasmussen, Kyle D 379

Rice, Scott E 369

Robertson, Max D 367

Puckett, Sara K 202

Rasmussen, Zachary J 390

Rich, Kyle 218

Robillard, Alicia Margaret 175, 294

Puentes, Stevie Alexa 175, 210

Rath, Derek R 415

Richan, Camille M 401

Robillard, Amanda 133,175,338

Puffenbarger, Edward W 423

Rath, Frederick W 429

Richard, Jesse E 409

Robinson, Adam P 321

Puffenbarger, Haley Dawn 294

Rathke, Ryan M 357

Richards, Hayden K 417

Robinson, Anthony M 394

Puleo, Matthew J 401

Ratkovich, Zachary M 400

Richardson, Andrew S 371

Robinson, Eric John 179, 210

Pulver, Andrej E 418

Ratliff, Melissa N 361

Richardson, Christopher D 424

Robinson, Kyle A 389

Puzak, Stephanie F 376

Rayhill, Gilbert E 408

Richardson, Derek M 419

Robinson, Nicque M 407

Pyle, Anthony 401

Rayhill, Wrendy K 399

Richardson, Jon M 420

Robinson, Robert Austin 310

Pyles, Michael Scott 321

Raymond, Nathaniel D 368

Richardson, Lacey Nicole 262

Robinson, Ryan 314

Powell, Jared C 356

Presley, Kevin H 383

Raynor, Robert A 366

Richardson, Luke J 389

Rock, Jonathan M 77, 410

Razafinimanana, Sedra F 390

Richardson, Mark E 421

Rockwell, Luke R 431

Reardon, Stephen M 377

Richardson, Matthew C 380

Rode, Eric David 338

Quadrino, John A 376

Reasoner, Jonathan W 425

Richardson, Sierra B 367

Rodgers, Andrew J 365

Quallio, Andrew J 77, 359

Rebhi, ImedE 182,384

Richmond, John D 262

Rodgers, Jessica Lyn 258

Quern, Glynnis Ann 179, 334

Recker, Ryan P 411

Rickert, Ryan S 298

Rodgers, Seth M 373

Quesinberry, Rachel E 379

Red, Erik J 406

Ricketts, Richard E 80, 81, 83 238

Rodriguez, Amanda K 369

Quezada, Michael R 416

Redfield, Thomas A 397

Ricks, Christopher Won 334

Rodriguez, Des R 403

Quick, Aaron M 419

Red, John M 408

Ricks, Jacob MacRae 179, 298

Rodriguez, Gabriel L 423

Quick, Peter 176, 385

Reece, Iva S 413

Riebe, Beau M 401

Rodriguez, Juan J 420

Quijano, Theodore K 373

Reed, Nicholas K 368

Riegleman, David L 402

Rodriguez, Richard 246

Quinn, Parker M 405

Reeder, James C 387

Riehn, Samuel K 375

Rodriguez, Trenten D 398

Quirao, Gabrielle A 416

Reeder, Rachel M 354

Riel, Anthony R 363

Rodriguez, Victor 414

Quirarte, Jonathan M 412

Reeder, Wesley W 367

Riley, Adelae B 367

Rodriquez, Joshua M 177, 370

Qutaishat, Rami M 413

Reedy, Allison M 399

Riley, Brian Christopher 242

Roesler, Nathaniel W 360

Reep, Samantha B 362

Riley, Garrett M 306

Rogers III, Louis C 385

Reichel, Charles J 407

Riling, Justin K 361

Rogers, Matthew T 414

Racca, James-Darrell V 422

Reicks, Theodore H 368

Rillings, Jared C 363

Rogers, Regan E 421

Rackley, Steele A 370

Reid, Michael 262

Rimando, Kyle N P 206

Rogl, Ryan A 250

Radakovich, Sarah J 141, 364

Reid, Timothy A 360

Rinaldi, Benjamin L 362

Roling, John Mark 246

Rademacher, Cody P 421

Reid, Wesley J 355

Rinaldi, Samuel P 360

Roller, Samuel W 418

Radosevich, Michael D 381

Reiler, Adonis A 401

Ringrose, Jacob C 398

Rommel, Michael S 361

Ragland, Chelsea 401

Reilly, Matthew J 427

Ringwald, Tyler D 223

Ronning, Daniel J 408

Ragland, Paige E 22, 399

Reilly, Max K 26, 421

Rinker, Gregory M 383

Ronsman, Chase D 393

Ragsdale, Reed Eugene 230

Reith, Christopher A 432

Rippe, Joseph 383

Rooney, Orion H 429

Raiford, Delas E 379

Rembert Jr, Reginald Bonanza 80, 85

Rishel, Evan P 417

Rosen, Alexander L 401

Q Qiu, Mengyuan

358

488

Index

R )sen, Kevin C 428

Sainsbury, Andrew G 338

Schake, Barrett Eller 318

Scully, Daniel J 378

R jsenthal, Hans C 433

Sajowitz, Mark W 29, 302

Schatsiek, Lee M 416

Seaman, Kelliann 388

F jsenthal, Marcus 342

Sako, Lauren S 425

Scheie, Matthew L 407

Sears, Tucker D 369

F'ose, Robert M 394

Sakovich, Alexander J 173, 409

Scheller, Jenna Sarah 180, 314

Searuggs, Jasmine Antonia 326

I dss, Loring H 385

Salandy, Keisha F 194

Schertz, John R 21, 403

Seaver, John T 424

Ross Scott 226

Salas, Jacqueline M 375

Schierholtz, Vai Aaron 202

Sebourn, Jonathan 406

Ross, William H 379

Salazar Jr, Kenneth C 425

Schillaci, Derek J 404

Sebree, Travis H 194

Ross, William J 365

Salcedo, Lucan Marin 373

Schindling, Casey L 431

Seery, Michael K 98, 396

Rossi, Carl V 373

Salinas, Christina M 430

Schirmer, Cydney E 365

Seibt, Nathan W 180, 382

Rossillon, Kevin j 423

Salinas Jr, David 391

Schleiden, Derek Robert 334

Seidel, Riley M 401

Rost Erin 363

Salley, Christina E 374

Schmidt, Breanna Marie 310

Selby, Matthew D 404

Rother, Matthew Paul 334

Saltamachia, Samantha E 403

Schmidt, Clayton 123

Sellers, Brad 322

Rothschild, Blake V 383

Saltin, Ariel E 423

Schmidt, Fanita H 406

Sells, Amber R 218

Rouse, Staci A 433

Samarah, Laith K 400

Schmidt Jr, Frank H 162, 182, 278

Semrau, Randy Roudy 275

Roux, Palmer F 198

Sambo, John R 415

Schmidt, Sofia M 389

Sena, Alejandro S 247

Rowe, David D 375

Sample, Kenneth R 405

Schmitt, Annalyse M 114, 395

Sena, Austin E 371

Rowe, Derrick M 322

Sanabria Jr, Ruben A 423

Schmitt, Clayton J 394

Senn, Ethan T 433

Rowe, Jessica Ashley 246

Sanchez, Alexis T 355

Schmitz, Daniel S 405

Seovac, Milos R 408

Rowe, Kevin Brent 181, 330

Sanchez, Annie K 369

Schnabel, Sara M 363

Serafinko, Kenneth E 401

Rowley, Evan E 431

Sanchez, Keyona C 175, 385

Schneider, Bradley A 177, 387

Serilli, Colton D 372

Rozsa, Jordan D 179, 182, 384

Sanchez, Orlando Saldana 367

Schneider, Jonathan J 365

Serratore, Carly J 387

Rubanka Jr, Michael A 366

Sandblom, Derek J 381

Schneider, Matthew S 423

Settle, Cody P 145, 174, 422

Rubeck, Nicole Renee 234

Sanders, Joel A 226

Schneider, Zachary M 11, 376

Severino, Christopher W 182, 194

Rubin-Santos, Karen 175, 405

Sanders, Matthew B 180, 406

Schoemer, Sara Elizabeth 350

Sevier Jr, William C 409

Rubio, Edward M 416

Sanders-Walker, Faith 346

Schoener, Benjamin D 433

Sewell, Samuel J 429

Rucker, Brittany S 55, 372

Sandoval, Carlos D 247

Schoenfeldt, Brandon C 430

Sexton, Michael J 258

Ruckriegle, Sarah Rose 302

Sandtorv, Vincent K 274

Schofield, Mackenzie K 131, 401

Sexton, Stephanie S 430

Rudolph, Paulina K 364

Sanford, Ian C 401

Schomaker, Jacob A 385

Sfeir, Oliver 433

Ruel, Philip D 342

Santiago, Gloriemar Torre' 310

Schonfeld, Daniel R 409

Shadoin, David P 176, 362

Ruether, Shane M 338

Santiago Jr, Jon J 302

Schonsheck, Tyler 206

Shaffer, Stephen M 238

Ruz, Ana 416

Santoro, Nicholas R 391

Schoonover, Kyle M 399

Shanklin, Krystin M 432

Ruiz, Christopher A 369

Sapper, Bradley Ryan 202

Schory, Kyle P 389

Shanks, Nathaniel T 378

Ruize, Anthony Michael 326

Sapp, Jasmine S 410

Schreck, Eric 387

Shannon, Christopher J 371

Ruiz, Erik B 372

Sapp, Trevor D 359

Schrock, Zachary P 405

Shannon, Patrick M 367

Rule, Daniel K 364

Sarette, John 180, 346

Schroder, Edward R 417

Shaw, Brandon W 411

Rupert, Paul J 415

Sarette, Joseph R 173, 389

Schroeder, Kyle N 425

Shaw, Jonathan K 359

Rush Jr, John H 425

Sarkis, Samantha Alexandra 242

Schuemann, Kenneth B 419

Shaw, Katherine A 373

Sarmiento, Yasmin I 397

Schuetze, Aaron J 354

Showier, Evan K 433

Rutherford, John M 387

Sarno, Jeremy J 418

Schuetz, Matthew L 359

Shaw, Michael 143, 179, 346

Ruth, Eric C 357

Sarsozo, Dennilyn J 379

Schule, Heath T 357

Shaw, William G 359

Rutter, Spencer T 417

Sasaki, Jeffrey M 398

Schuler, Katie Elizabeth 125, 255

Shea, Andrew M 431

Ruud, Niko 397

Sasser, Samuel A 365

Schultheiss, Alexander A 354

Shea Jr, Stephen J 406

Ryals, Emily L 131,386

Satchell, Bachar Nathaniel 334

Schultz, Trevor A 367

Shealy, David A 371

Ryan, David Arthur 180, 334

Satterfield, Brett 338

Schultz, Tyler A 424

Shealy, Kimberly J

Ryan, Jack W 417

Satterfield, Jamela D 71, 362

Schumacher, Derek F 384

Sheeks, Courtney J 175, 385

Ryan, Patrick Shawn 210

Saftes, Michael A 362

Schumann, Zachary D 370

Sheffer, Jordan Allen 310

Ryherd, Jon 218

Saunders, Zachary C 26, 421

Schuman, Ory M 387

Sheikh, Ryan H. 427

Ryner, Keenan 206 Ryszka, Krzysztof 177, 419

Sauter, Sarah S 384

Schutz, Garrett A 322

Sheiner, Chad A 326

Savage, Jack T 363

Schweickert, Andrew 274

Shepard, Heather R 427

Savonne, Stephen D 365

Schweiss, Erik L 385

Sheridan, Adam C 306

Saydah, John D 400

Schwochow, Kyle E 354

Sherman, Kristopher K 330

Saari, Sfephaney N 77, 355

Sayers, Josiah H 383

Scott, Ben A 51, 407

Sherman, Sheila R 358

Sabet, Cory M 413

Sayers, Michael John 206

Scott, Matthew K 425

Sherwood, Blake Y 258

Sabol, Maffhew G 379

Scarberry, Elizabeth Ann 218

Scott Jr, Michael Dean 247

Shetley, Kaitlin M 408

Sack, Kevin A 403

Schaefer, Jeffrey A 21, 422

Scott, Taylor J 427

Saeger, Michael 226 Sagmoen, Stormy T 99, 395

Schaeuble, Martin A 416

Scroggins, Benjamin C 266

Schafer, Kyle C 258

Scull Jr, Kenneth T 173, 377

Shetley, Lauren N 356 Shields, Christopher M 386 Shields, Joseph D 360

Russomanno, Ryan

428

402

Smitas, Martynas 299

Sowers, Benjamin D 364

Stenger, Brandon T 429

Shields, Patrick J 387

Smith, Allan 214

Spahr, Gordon M 420

Shinkle, Garrett S 367

Smith, Andrew M 375

Spalla, Andrew J 182, 364

Stenger, Brian R 414 Stephens, Christopher C 41, 397

Shinn, Anthony C 427

Smith, Bradford L 388

Spangler, Tyler M 423

Stephenson, Robert M 179, 390

Shippey, Michael C 415

Smith, Brian J 180, 384

Span III, Martin T 380

Stephens, Savier 318

Smith, Christopher M 378

Spaulding, Preston K 363

Steppe, Patrick N 290

Shields, Matthew 242

Shirley, Paige C 425 Shmurak, Yevgeniy B 407

Smith, Dennis T 358

Speer, Chad D 383

Stevens, James K 401

Shok, Eric David 135, 322

Smith, Elizabeth Emory 282

Spencer, Caroline C 429

Stevens, Jelisa M 433

Short, Joel D 388

Smith, Ely Fitzgerald 351

Spencer, Kelly Elizabeth 198

Stevens, Joshua L 338

Shotwell, Casey Alan 234

Smith, Erik H 429

Spidel, James Logan 206

Stewart, Jamie M 355

Shovelton, Joshua M 412

Smith, Ethan J 369

Spiering, Jacob T 383

Stewart, Jonathan C 377

Shrift, David P 414

Smith, Jeremy Scott 238

Spiro, Trevor D 392

Stewart, Mark 405

Shufeldt, Peter 306

Smith, Justin T 415

Sporrer, Aaron T 403

Stewart, Taylor H 68, 426

Sibley, Laurel M 367

Smith, Kaylon E 369

Sprang, Joshua S 407

Stibick, Samantha Jo 28, 322

Sidwell, John A 432

Smith, Kelsey A 10, 52,145,179, 422

Spranger, Craig G 73, 388

Stigall, Bryan G 364

Siebert, Ryan R 368

Smith, Kimberly R 389

Spranger, Zachary J 73, 365

Stigall, Kyle S 387

Siegel, Matthew T 203

Smith, Kyle Alexander 181, 182, 206

Springfield, Joseph W 182, 366

Stilwell, Nichole Rhea 115, 263

Sierra, Sergio A 369

Smith, Manuel 404

Sproul, David Michael 262

Stimpson, Jessie Marie 234

Sikkema, Paul D 382

Smith, Michael A 378

Squire, Laura 371

Stinson, Demetrius D 383

Sikora, Amber K 366

Smith, Michael B 428

Stacks, Michael L 420

Stockamp, Kyle J 396

Sikora, Ashley M 424

Smith Jr, Michael S 403

Staff, Jordan M 381

Stockdale, Nicholas A 266

Silva, Hermes Y 396

Smith, Nicholas A 406

Stafford, Jesse M 409

Stoll, Adam H 413

Silverbush, Angela E 387

Smith, Nicholas W 314

Stafford, Joseph 119, 346

Stone, Emma M 356

Silverio, Joseph M 402

Smith, Peter 381

Stainbrook, David A 433

Stossmeister, Hache K 409

Silvio, Joseph Ellis 73, 275

Smith, Ryan P 420

Stambaugh, Kelly V 103, 411

Stout, Marshall E 375

Simeroth, David L 357

Smith, Samantha N 357

Stan, Craig R 377

Stover, William T 377

Simkin, Geoffrey M 226

Smith, Sarah Lynn 230

Stanford, Stephanie Sheree 331

Stowe, Darren Wade 238

Simkus, John 218

Smith, Travis C 413

Stange, Nichole B 431

Stowe, Wesley D 374

Simmonds, Holden D 387

Smith Jr, Warren C 368

Stanley, Joshua D 402

Strauss, Marissa E 384

Simmons, Cale J 391

Smith, Weston K 420

Stanley, Marc D. 421

Strawbridge, Andrew David 266

Simmons, Eleanor E 407

Smith, Zachary S 371

Stanley, Paul 203

Street, Andrew G 376

Simmons, Jasper 214

Smithson, Christopher C 393

Stanley, Rachel K 175,380

Street, Kyle P 425

Simmons, Rachel Elizabeth 210

Smoke, Tahlia C 110, 380

Staples, Haley 334

Street, Matthew R 426

Simmons, Robert J 395

Smythe, Michael 381

Starkey, Joel P 421

Street V, Charles G 247

Simoneau, Jennifer L 218

Snider, James J 404

Stark, Joel T 385

Strength, Jarred A 367

Simons, James T 391

Snook, John M 401

Stark, Julian R 379

Stribling, John W 368

Simons, Jorden D 375

Snyder, Ethan D 401

Starkweather, Grant L 259

Strickland, Steven G 399

Simonson, Shane R 397

Snyder, Evan J 243

Starr, Daniel L 73, 416

Strickland, Tony D 373

Simpson, Daniel E 417

Sober, Kevin T 397

Stasik, Daniel J 363

Stringfield, Jacquelyn O 395

Sims, Annalisa M 422

Soderberg, Erik R 430

Staten, Allante B 363

Strobel, Nicholas 275

Singletary, Janai N 354

Soileau, Garrett V 415

Staver, Alannah M 373

Strong, Malcolm L 378

Singletary, Kyle P 377

Sol, Ryan S 358

St. Cyr, Aimee E 391

Stronko, Jokob 383

Singletary, Taurean 346

Solon, Alden C 26, 421

Steadman, Zane H 38, 294

Stroud, Josh 299

Sirak, Kaley E 399

Soltisz, Benjamin Joseph 306

Stearns, Tyler A 24, 425

Strovers, Darrell 198

Sittig, Ryan K 359

Song, Bills 182,406

Stecher, Rachel N 393

Stryker, Nicholas J 387

Siverio, Matthew J 430

Song, Yeong Hwa 355

Stedman, Joshua S 3Z1

Strykowski, Dirk R 286

Skeele, John B 409

Sorensen, Nathan G 399

Steen, Colton D 373

Stuard, Kathryn L 426

Skene, Brett Rodgers 250

Soriano, Dustin John 234

Steen Jr, Eric Herbert 278

Stubblefield, Eric D 407

Skurdahl, Mark J 419

Sorrera, Danielle B 401

Stefanovic, Petar G 409

Stucky, Scott E 426

Slade, Daniel A 415

Sortino Jr, Michael P 373

Stegeman, Cole R 382

Stuntz, Sean 267

Slater, Carson L 286

Soster, Taylor Paul Gerard 109, 290

Stegemann, Beau J 416

Stuppy, Bennett D 390

Slater, Nicholas W 421

Soto, Yunior G 404

Stehr, Barrett B 405

Sturdevant, Laura 346

Sleeter, Justin J 395

Sou, Raymond 369

Stein, Daniel S 425

Sugar, Andrew M 419

Sleeth, Brandon J 427

Southard, Kyle R 302

Steiner, Linwood L 376

Suhrhoff, Kristen A 433

Smail, Dustin 203

Southworth, Ryan S 322

Stein, Liam M 195

Sullivan, Anthony D 415

Small, Tyler William 77, 270

Souza, Ismenia De 175

Stelmaschuk, Emily A 413

Sullivan, Matthew S 391

Smedley VII, William 409

Sower, Samson S 389

Stemen, Joshua D 176, 413

Suluai, Samone Amorita 306

490

Index

Sumerlin, Zachary C 387

Taylor, Sierra R 369

Thuli, Nathaniel E 219

Summerlin, Lindsey M 176, 415

Taylor, Thomas J 410

Tibbs II, Michael L 395

Trolinger, Grace M 390

Sung, Scoff William 290

Teague, Brett E 387

Tiedemann, Katie L 151, 375

Troft, Ian A 239

Sunshine, Jeremy K 427

Teakell, Jarred W 381

Tien Nguyen, Daniel Manh 282

Trubiano, Jacob R 427

Sufton, Abigail Ann 299

Templer, Michael E 290

Tijerina, Justin A 429

Trubilla, Michael David 331

Suwabe, Joseph 409

Tenenbaum, Marcus R 294

Tilghman II, Terry L 407

Trujillo, Derek J 391

Suys, William A 397

Tengelsen, Carrie Louise 38, 203

Tilong, Morgan C 365

Truxal, David 346

Trojanovich, Corey J 423

Svecz IV, Andrew J 397

Tenpas, Daniel J 370

Tilton, John Russell 100, 234

Truxal, Joseph R 355

Swan, Chloe M 420

Teope, Jan T 426

Timor, Ryan E 431

Tucker, Caleb A 391

Swaney, Allison J 390

Teresky, Caitlin C 107, 275

Timpe, Eric C 373

Tulley, Zachary B 383

Swanson, Alexandra 326

Terry, Amanda E 392

Timsuren, Nathan S 424

Tung, Kalyn A 181, 394

Swanson, Colin S 418

Terry, Amy Marie 176, 291

Tipton, David B 385

Turner, Dylan D 369

Swanson, David 409

Terry, Barbra E 387

Tipton, James T 367

Turner, Jerra Leigh 275

Swanson, Granf T 388

Terry, Evan 294

Tise, Eric J 433

Turner, Sarah N 429

Swartz, Michael C 371

Tester, Michael A 299

Tiwari, Ivor A 385

Turner, Zachary Taylor 331

Sweeney, Brennan J 429

Tewaheftewa, James G 428

Todaro, Alexis M 99, 359

Twigg, Christopher M 381

Sweeney, Nolan 250

Tew, Jared D 291

Todd. Shannon N 379

Twohig, Evan M 402

Sweet, Jefferson R 368

Tharp, Justin S 415

Todd Tyler L 179, 378

Twohig, Kimberly A 421

Sweitzer, Krystal Ann 203

Thaut, Lane C 396

Toledo Jr, Reynaldo M 391

Tyner, Justin 77, 318

Swift, Jonathan 181, 182, 283

Theuerkauf, Scott 33, 181, 351

Tomasek, Angela C 411

Tyrrell, William M 409

Swinchoski, Thomas A 174, 411

Thiede, Kendrick M 421

Tomaszewski, Jared C 182, 428

Swope, Taylor H 370

Thielmann, Wolf I 407

Tomaszewski, Kyle R T 179, 351

Sydney, Christine J 418

Thiengtrong, Vasutorn V 429

Tona, Kenneth K 429

Udell, Heather M 175, 403

Symalla, Trever Sinjin 203

Thimmel, William D 394

Tonder, Jared W 373

Udensi, Uzochukwu A 375

Szall, Rachele S 419

Tholen, Emily R 393

Tongoi, S Obura 235

Udovicic, Bojan 302

Szuch, Nathanael J 429

Thomas, Anthony J 391

Tonnesen, Wayne A 413

Ueunten, Kevin K 401

Thomas, Chris 198

Tope, Michael R 424

Ulrikson, Kurt R 379

Thomas, Eric E 421

Torano, Joshua F 371

Umberger, Ryan T 399

Tack, Jonathan G 392

Thomas, James D 371

Torf, Jason A 95, 393

Umodu, Kebin P 428

Taggart, James J 226

Thomas, Joshua D 381

Torielli, Adrienne Camille 235

Uniacke Jr, Kevin R 231

Takahashi, David S 356

Thomas, Lauryn J 391

Torok, Georgina 63, 338

Unseth, Elliot A 385

Talamantez, Kendrick V 357

Thomas, Michael A 431

Toro, Todd J Del 405

Untrauer, Tyler C 374

Tamaalii Jr, Newington J 402

Thomas, Rachel E 402

Torrel, Mitchell S 413

Updike, Hatton 295

Tamosuinas, Alexis 174, 346

Thomas, Rusty C 361

Torrence, Matthew Alexander 291

Urbon, Grant C 419

Tamosuinas, Ava R 385

Thomas, Samantha E 429

Torres, Lesly M 113, 425

Ure, James C 179, 362

Tanen, Dustin Roark 10, 63, 35, 259

Thomas, Sarah B 414

Torres, Nicole M 364

Uribe, Daniel 270

Tangeman, Nathan L 389

Thompkins, John M 371

Torres, Skyler M 404

Urista, Timothy A 433

Tangsinathaweewa, Ananchai 375

Thompson, Camille A 409

Torres, Vianca M 409

Urquhart, Cameron S 417

Tanner, Juwayne M 431

Thompson, Christina 179

Tousley, Nathanael I 357

Urrego, Liliana Gabriela 203

Tanner, Tranay L 181, 356

Thompson, Christina L 382

Toussain, Matthew M 386

Usher, Francis M 414

Tanner, William K 418

Thompson, Christopher M 391

Towers, Brandon 415

Ussery, Devon Azell 214

Tanous, Kevin M 371

Thompson, Daniel J 367

Townsend, Bryan W 405

Tappa, Nicholas A 381

Thompson, Gray Montgomery 219

Tracy, Patrick 270

Tardieu, John D 411

Thompson, Holly A

Tranum, Amanda E 399

Vahling, Anthony T 387

Tarvin, Peter J 223

Thompson, Matthew C 424

Trapani, Daniel Kneeland 79, 231

Vaira, Keegan D 386

Tasin, Matthew Alan 195

Thompson, Megan Amanda 310

Travis, Derek G 419

Valdeleon, Gabriel Sahagun 311

Tatum, Ralph K 409

Thompson, Ranee A 361

Travis, Luke Maclay 231

Valencia, Christopher J 377

Taubenslag, Daniel W 432

Thompson, Ryan D 409

Trentman, Patrick H 397

Valentine, Joshua 411

Taute, Jack D 369

Thompson, Ryan J 419

Trevathan, William H 399

Valenzo, Philip N 368

Tavenner, David 238

Thompson, Ryan P 423

Trevino, Anthony F 422

Valladares, Hector J 390

Taylor, Andrew J 166, 326

Thompson, Shaina 131, 141

Trevino, Austin E 432

Vallepadilla, Gabriel A 424

Taylor, Brendan A 420

Thompson, Shaina G 368

Trieu, Timothy M 270

Van Alstine, Kyle T 355

Taylor, Caleb Jett 338

Thompson, William A 408

Trigo, Alex M 403

Van Baalen, Alyssa M 419

Taylor, Cameron 267

Thomson, Alexander B 383

Trillanes-Messi, Donald A 379

Vanden Dries, Susan R 124, 125, 364

Taylor, Elizabeth E 175, 357 Taylor, Karlie E 421

Thorne, Matthew David 66, 255

Trilles, Alec P 25, 417

Vandermosten, Tymothy Donald 255

Thornton, Travis W 404

Trobe, Alexandra Z 106, 373

VanderWaal, Megumi T 420

Taylor, Ryan S 354

Thrasher, Michael J 411

Trochlil, Steven G 361

Vander Wyst, Amy L 361

417

491

Wagner, Cole Edward 287

Weaver, Cody James 287

Whitlock, Caleb W 408

Van Horn, Benjamin J 357

Wagner, Jeffrey J 391

Weaver, Johnathan Andrew 283

Whitmey, Andrew David 311

Vanrassen, Loren N 409

Waham, Chloe G 381

Weaver Jr, Kevin W 420

Whitt, Kevin T 406

Van Stetsen, Hunter Keane 306

Waiters, Ariel L 416

Weaver, Max 339

Wichman, Ryan Michael 315

Vardell, Kathleen K 399

Wakefield, Stephen D 424

Webb, Jeremy C 366

Widener, Curtis R 383

Varner, Eric Randall 255

Walcher, David R 412

Webb, Matthew R 405

Wiese, Connor J 411

Vasquez, Robert A 98, 376

Walford, Brian M 380

Weber, Kaila M 354

Wiesner, Joshua A 431

Vasquez, Vicente N 362

Walitsch, John H 370

Weber, Mark 239

Wiesneski, Hannah M 363

Vasta, Mary K 175, 390

Walk, Robert G 291

Webster, Joseph A 423

Wijesinghe, Chamara 41, 278

Vaughan, Zachariah D 371

Walker, Adam D 78, 395

Wedan, Steven W 433

Wikstrom, Jon Wylie 223

Vayda, Travis Terence 351

Walker, Marcus E 367

Wedge, Robert G 409

Wilcox, Steffan M 177, 421

Veilleux, Geri R 365

Walker, Michael 291

Weed, Jonathan R 385

Wilde, Brandon J 386

Vena, Michael H 381

Walker, Nate 83

Weeks, Dustin 379

Wilder, James Ryan 267

Vandiver, Andru S 385

Venable Jr, Daniel Davies 278

Walker, Nathan J 287

Wehmeyer, Jackson L 422

Wiles Jr, Robert J 417

Verge, Cody A 425

Walker, Robert L 176, 327

Weide, Spencer G 375

Wilhelm, Lance T 108,387

Vernier, Meghan E 393

Walker, Weston L 395

Weingart, Margaret 25, 40, 182

Wilke, Chase 347

Versage, Matthew V 335

Wallace, Alicia K 176, 384

Weingart, Margaret E 416

Wilkens, Stacey L 383

Vetri, Michael Samuel 247

Wallace, Anna C 423

Weir, Jonathan M 371

Wilkinson, Joseph P 250

Viar, Morgan T 411

Wallace, Dustin A 425

Weisgarber, Paul A 95, 366

Willcox, Michael T 291

Vickroy, Cameron D 403

Wallace, Eric 247

Weissinger, Tyler D 362

Willett, and Esther 178

Wallerstein, Austin J 394

Welch, John D 364

Willett, Esther D 413

Viens, Madilynn E 393

Wallin, John R 239

Welch, Shane S 415

Williams, Alec S 118,386

Villagrasa, Sophia M 413

Wallin, Kurt W 250

Weldon, Ryan T 420

Williams, Alexander P 415

Villanueva, Christopher S 176, 385

Wallway, Ryan J 387

Welling, Stephen J 371

Williams, Arthur X 373

Villanueva, Ramon A 359

Walmsley, James L 77, 366

Wells, Daryl R 342

Williams, Caitlin E 403

Villarreal, Micah 431

Walsh, Clark P 407

Wells, Nathan A 372

Williams, Caitlin M 388

Villers, Skyler T 326

Walsh Jr, Michael T 363

Welsh, Keenan L 429

Williams, Cory C 400

Viloria Dacquel, Rudyard Josef 257

Walsh, Timothy B 367

Weltzin, Tanner J 398

Williams, Dake E 367

Vincent, Aaron T 402

Walters, Jennifer Nicole 263

Williams, Deshawn D 429

Vincent, Tyler A 397

Walton, Dominic E 387

Werling, Kaitlin A 354 Werner, Kyle P 421

Vine, William B 363

Walton, Turner B 407

Wert, Kelly A 396

Williams, Jeffrey D 381

Vining, Colin S 422

Wang, Chih-Feng

395

Westerfield, Zachary R 385

Williams, Jeremiah G 423

Vinson, Daniel M 389

Ward, Katherine Aileen 335

Westfall, Elisabeth A 421

Williams, Joshua O 365

Vivian, Coleman G 425

Ward, Matthew L 412

Westland, Johnathan G 380

Williams, Mark J 396

Voight, Megumi J 412

Ward, Samuel H 421

Westmoreland, Kyle J 357

Williams, Matthew B 379

Vokes, Ethan A 431

Warfield, Jeremy P 378

West, Tyler D 322

Williamson, Maloupu L 361

Volesky, Alex 318

Warner Jr, Kris E 373

Wetzel, Colton G 377

Williams, Patrick J 422

Volk, Aaron D 388

Warner, Sarah A 401

Wetzig, John M 375

Williams, Ryan C 364

Volsey, Robert Lee 295

Warren, Taylor K 389

Wharton, Matthew Daniel 226

Williams, Ryan J 384

Vonahnen, James M 390

Warwick, Drew Anthony 322

Wheeler, Cody Paul 295

Williams, Ryan W 419

Vonohlen, Cole L 118,395

Washington, Blake C 369

Whetsel, Jenna R 371

Williams, Stephen 393

Voron, Erik D 417

Washington, Evan J 69, 315

White, Aaron Thomas 275

Williams, Zackery Tylor 315

Voss, Joanna R 364

Wasson, Charles J 203

White, Brent P 104, 429

Willis, Matthew 371

Votto, Joseph M 383

Waters, Patrick F 423

White, Brittany 219

Wilmer, Meredith M 423

Vowell, Benjamin T 403

Watson, Andrew T 429

White, Cameron 397

Wilson, Austyn L 70, 375

Vrabic, Stephen Richard 286

Watson, Bryan Y 362

Whitehead, Jason P 414

Wilson, Brian A 96, 283

Vrana, Katherine I 235

Watson, Matthew 271

Whitehead, Nathan T 399

Wilson, Brianna M 365

Vranicar, Trevor J 287

Watson, Nicolas O 383

White, Jessica Michelle 343

Wilson, Catherine M 394

Vu, Stephen M 383

Watson Jr, Randy L 389

White, Joshua C 374

Wilson, Coryn M 388

Watson, Raphael Eldon 10, 198

White, Kirby J 331

Wilson, Desiree E 381

Watts, Heather C 390

White, Melvin N 368

Wilson, Dustin R 361

Wach, Lance A 430

Watts, Scott M 427

White, Nercresainne M 343

Wilson, Eric C 370

Waddel, Katherine L 177, 404

Watts, Tatsuki L 431

White, Prittany D 359

Wilson, Garret J 419

Waddell III, George A 365

Waugaman, William Brooks 206

Whiteman, Kristina L 377

Wilson, Garrett Thomas 214

Wade, Trevor A 421

Wawrzyniak, Nicholas J 413

Whiteside, Michael S 22, 371

Wilson, Haley P 415

Wagner, Andrew S 307

Weakley, Jeremiah S 405

Whitfield, Forrest 195

Wilson, Joseph H 371

Wagner, Christian E 405

Weaver, Chad Lee 206

Whitlock, Caleb 177, 181, 182

Wilson, Joshua E 430

Vidt, Courtney

179, 311

492

Index

Williams, Grant R 405

Wilson, Justin D 414

Wooldridge Jr, Alan P 393

Wilson, Katherine J 251

Woolfolk, Michael D 370

Wilson, Kody A 420

Worth, Derek 207

Wilson, Paul S 174, 376

Wright, Alexander J 414

Wilson, Robert P 381

Wright, Katherine C 386

Wilson, Russell Daniel 263

Wright, Kevin Edward 279

Wilson, Ryan R 363 Wilson, Sarah 259

Wright, Samantha L 404 Wright, Tyler P 199

Winata, Yung Argentina 179, 351

Wu, Honghao 431

Wind, Jordan T 351

Wu, Lance F 372

Windley, Christopher T 391

Wulf, Colton M 359

Wineman, Amanda B 418

Wurster, Aaron B 365

Winkler, Derek J 426

Wurth, Michael F 381

Winkley, Micah D 417

Wyall, Hannah L 419

Winningham, Daniel Wyatt 299

Wyatt, Kelly E 422

Winstead, Michael R 365

Wyler, Victoria R 415

Winston, John K 319

Wylie, Dallas E 405

Winter, Kelvin J 372

Wyman, Keith A 173, 414

Winterlin, David W 411 Wise, Evan D 173, 195

Wyngarden, Meagan A 145, 175, 356 Wynn, Matthew M 405

Wise, Josalynn L 385

Wynn, Seth S 367

Wise Jr, Kevin R 425

Wise, Lee F 421

Zacher, Ryan T 407

Zadalis, Aaron M 420 Zahn, Justin S 73, 427

Zaiser, Benjamin D 399 Zaiser, James A 89, 239

Zaki, Sebastian F 373 Zaldivar, Andrew J 393

Zambrano, Joshua E 400 Zamora, Adriana 371 Zane, Eric D 388

Zapata, Miguel Alberto 263 Zartman, Tara S 425 Zavislan, Stefan M 407

Zeigler, Jay R 412 Zeitler, George 409

Zeitlin, Zachary J 377 Zemko, Charles R 391

Zeqollari, Angela J 424 Zettler, Matthew T 365

Zhang, Pamela Y 373 Zhong, Zheng 354 Zhou, Jie 393

Wiseman, Jacob L 398

Yam, Michael K 173,393

Witt, Reid A 427 Wittman, Jordan R 177, 412

Yang Jr, John S 415 Yatawara, Viludani 210

Witzig, Ryan Thomas 315

Yazzie, Desbah Rose 231

Woerner, Emerson P 417

Yeaste, Joshua C 182, 376

Wo|dan, Michael S 358

Yeilding III, Richard P 388

Wojtkiewicz, Craig M 383

Yemane, Michael S 395

Woldt, Weston E 362

Yi, Charles 413

Wolfe, Robert V 319

Yi, Jennifer B 431

Wolfgramm, Sione T 403

Yi, Jonathan S 412

Wolfsmith II, David L 77, 373

Yin, Taixuan 433

Womack, Garrett D 363

Yohe, Kyle David 199

Won, Daniel Y 145,360

Yoo, Hyun M 355

Wong, Alan 323

Yoo,JiH 402

Wong, Edward 410

Yoo, Michael Jay 255

Wong, Enoch T 360

York, Benjamin C 419

Wong, Jessica M 389

Yoshimura, Stephen K 408

Wong, Lisa Yun-Chun 91, 223

Youd, Nathaniel V 379

Wong, Michael J 385

Young, Joshua N 431

Wood, Edward S 425

Young, Kaleb K 375

Woodjeffre 181,182

Young, Kramer S 395

Wood, Jeffre K 364

Young, Laura N 383

Wood, Jennie S 231

Young, Mitchell E 426

Wood, Kelli Catherine 255

Young Jr, Paul A 419

Wood, Spencer G 403

Young, Roman T 367

Wood Jr, Thomas Glenn 227

Young, Ryan D 430

Wood, Zachariah J 365

Young, Ryan M 429

Woodard, Calvin J 358

Young, Shannon R 416

Wooden, Scott D 355

Young, Steven J 379

Wooding Jr, Anthony 411

Young, William R 410

Woodruff, Joshua D 389

Yount Jr, Richard D 387

Woods, Matthew T 428

Yuan, Shuai 395

Woodside, Dustin 181, 182

Yuen, Rachel C 133, 417

Woodside, Dustin C 390

Zhukov, Margo 195

Zhuravlyova, Anastasia L 173, 367 Ziegler, Kyle K 430 Zielinski, Cooper J 391 Zielinski, Ryan A 207 Zilli, Tony H 176, 413 Zitelli, David Anthony 267

Zotto, Daniel M 403

Zoufaly, Sean L 367 Zubey, Alex M 362 Zumbach, David Michael 267

Zuniga, Alexis B 176, 357 Zupancic, Matija 182, 428 Zurita Jr, Alfredo G 433

Zwirlein, Andrew 343

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