

Polaris 2013 Volume LV
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Sonnes. CO 80840

The C-17 Globe master cockpit used for the cover design is courtesy of SSgt Frances Anne Kriss, NCOIC, Public Affairs, Joint Base LewisMcChord, WA.

Polaris 2013 Volume LV
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Sonnes. CO 80840
The C-17 Globe master cockpit used for the cover design is courtesy of SSgt Frances Anne Kriss, NCOIC, Public Affairs, Joint Base LewisMcChord, WA.
Cadet Squadron 22, the Raptors, received the opportunity of a lifetime when they marched in the 57th Inaugural Parade for President Barack Obama Jan. 21 in Washington D.C.
The honor fell to CS 22 as the Academy’s Outstanding Squadron for 2012. About 80cadets from the squadron volunteered for the inaugural weekend and were lodged at the Naval Academy. They happily endured long waits to get the chance to march past the reviewing stand.
“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of such a great American tradition. The experience was so surreal,” said C1C Yasmin Sarmiento.
The parade route was about a mile and a half long and the weather was a bit chilly but the cadets finished the parade on a high. Marching between the Air Force Band andthe Air Force Honor Guard, the Raptors had to make sure they looked as sharp as they could to represent the Air Force Academy.
“We were walking down Pennsylvania Avenue with the Air Force band playing and everyone in the crowds cheering,” said Cadet Sarmiento. “Our group took the parade very seriously because we all wanted to look our best, so we practiced every day we were there for several hours.”
Participation also brought home many of the lessons taught at the Academy.
“Every week the entire wing participates in morning and noon meal formations, and it’s hard to see how it matters or affects our future officership,” said C2C Adriana Dong. “Personally, this was the first time I’ve ever actively participated in something that affected the entire Air Force and the United States.
“As I looked ‘eyes left’ and saw the President before me, I could not help but think about how people all over the world were watching. Just like I said in my congressional appointment interviews, I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself. And this was it. I finally made it,” she said.
The march past the reviewing stands held extra weight because the Class of 2013 recognized one of the Airmen standing next to the President, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen Mark Welsh III. He came to the Air Force Academy in the fall of 2011 and gave what many cadets and permanent party consider to be the best speech they have heard while at the Academy. General Welch is a 1976 graduate and former commandant of cadets as well.
his wish of good luck and fair weather for pilots has become a phrase we’ve seen and heard everywhere: the discrete last line of an e-mail signature or the solemn recital at the end of a fallen graduates’ formation.
As we’rethrown into Basic Cadet Training for the wake-up call that signals the beginning of our time at USAFA, we suddenly wish for all the good luck we can get. We cling to any bit of motivation or help to get us through those weeks of basic that blend into the months of four degree year. Recognition is the signal of fair weather ahead, but as all cadets know, the weather doesn’t stop changing.
Three blizzards in two weeks to 60degree weather the following weekend, cadets are constantly joking how USAFA can go through all four seasons in a day or two. Yet no matter the weather, we’re always finding ways of enjoying ourselves and letting off a little steam. Sun? Sand volleyball, tanning in the quads and throwing water balloons on sunbathers. Snow? First-Shirt-First-Snow, snowball fights, snowboarding and skiing down the athletic fields. Wind? Tzo sailing.
For four years we struggle through the storm that is USAFA, enjoying rare moments of blue skies and celebrations like Recognition, Ring Dance, 100s Weekend and the
ultimate goal - graduation. Along the way, we’re tested and tried through Colorado’s harsh weather and unexpected challenges.
Despite the adjustment of new three and four degrees, changing permanent party, a new Commandant, a re-elected president and sequestration, cadets still find a way to locate fair weather.
This yearbook captures the tumultuous ride that is USAFA - fair and harsh, trials and tribulations, shining moments we all hope and wish for throughout our cadet qq
careers and fun we find in the most un-
likely of places. The saying goes, “If you “Blue Skies and Tailwinds” don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes, it’ll change.”
Basic Cadet Training began in historical fashion for theClass of 2016. As the Waldo Canyon Wildfire bore down on the Academy’s southern border, people questioned if everyone would be evacuated and whether or not BCT would even be able to continue.
Fortunately, the heroic actions of countless firefighters were able to halt the advance of the fire and, with a few minor adjustments to Inprocessing Day, BCT continued as normal.
Leaving worried parents behind, the Class of 2016 was soon thrust into the demanding military lifestyle. After a short bus ride that they won’t soon forget, new
basic cadets were greeted on the footprints by C2C’s Nate Bratka and Victoria Perkins who delivered the first taste of what the next six weeks would bring.
“The footprints are their first introduction to the cadet wing. It’s really important because they learn the position of attention and their seven basic responses,” said BCT cadre C2C Mallory O'Malley.
The next few weeks were a constant flood of information for the new basics. They took the Oath of Office, administered by brand new Commandant of Cadets Brig Gen Gregory Lengyel, took their first physical and Academy fitness tests, practiced marching and drill, and
Basic cadets raise their right hands and become official members of the U.S. Air Force. (Photo by C2C Andrew Bathurst)learned how to keep their rooms in perfect inspection order at all times. They were also tested physically and struggled to adjust to the high altitude.
“The hardest physical thing I’ve had to do so far is 400 pushups at one time,” said then Basic Cadet Ian Heffrom.
Just as basics were beginning to get comfortable with life on the Hill, they were marched out to Jacks Valley to begin the second and much more physically demanding phase of BCT. They faced a multitude of challenges including the Obstacle Course, Self-Aid Buddy Care, and of course the infamous Assault Course.
All of these were designed to test the new
cadets’ leadership, teamwork, courage and physical endurance.
Finally, after six grueling weeks Acceptance Day arrived and basic training was officially over. With the words “The Class of 2016 is accepted into the United States Air Force Academy Cadet Wing” relief spread over every one of the basics’ faces.
Many brand new four degrees were reunited with their parents and all looked ecstatic as their new shoulder boards were placed on their uniform by their cadre. But as the saying at the Academy goes: “It’s funny because they think it’s over...”
Q\ Why did you come to the Academy?
A: The Academy is the best institution to train me to become a great officer in the Air Force and I want to serve my country!
Eboni Jackson Headland, AL Interceptors C2C Nate Bratka uses his own brand of personal tutoring to educate Basic Cadet Matthew Seely in the seven basic responses. (Photo by C1C Monica Bray) The combination of high winds, hot temperatures and extreme dry conditions caused flames to spread into the Colorado Springs community at an alarming rate. (Photo by C2C Andrew Bathurst) Basics quickly learn to get over their fear of heights on the “Tiltin’Hilton” as demonstrated by Basic Cuarino. (Photo by C2C Kyle Palko)Asenior’s year is marked by many significant events: last Ml and Tl, last final exam, commissioning and graduation. One of the earliest and most-anticipated of these milestones is 100s Night and 100s Night Weekend.
One of the Academy’s deeply-rooted traditions, this event competes with Ring Dance as big in their memories. Not only is 100s Night and its weekend a marker for the limited number of days left, but it is also a moment for the senior class to celebrate together, and reflect on old times, both good and bad.
“Hundreds Night made it real, made the light at the end of the tunnel brighter, but at the same time I vividly remember freshman year and decorating the seniors’
rooms back then, and I can t believe it was my turn,” said C1C Katie Moorkamp of Cadet Squadron 13. “For the whole class, since we'd already gotten our bases, it was more a time to celebrate with each other at how far we’d all made it."
The event started out with 100s Night dinner on the 100th day until graduation. Tradition allowed firsties to dress up according to their future Air Force specialty. Mitchell Hall was filled with flight suits, construction helmets and other creative outfits. After the night, many seniors went off base to celebrate, forgoing squadron activities because their base assignments had been released weeks earlier.
The end of the week was marked by seniors packing their cars with skis and
Deprived of regular media access for most of their freshman year, C4Cs Stephanie Sarbia and Cecilia Tuma catch up on the news while giving a Cadet Squadron 13 seniors’ room the “Special Edition” treatment. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) Foil rooms have long been a popular 100s Weekend motif. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)suitcases, some off to the mountains and others off the iconic places such as Las Vegas, NV, and New Orleans, LA. Most cadets grabbed a group of their best friends, rented a cabin and spent the long weekend skiing, watching movies and eating incredible food.
Upon returning to the Academy, firsties eagerly ran to their rooms to see what mayhem the freshmen had wrecked over the course of the weekend. Before opening the door, seniors held their breath hoping to avoid the infamous rooms placed in Saturday Morning Inspection order.
“We showed the upperclassmen how far they’ve come since they were freshmen; now it was their turn, and it marked the ‘last stretch’ of their long journey here at
USAFA,” said C4C Zaiquan He, freshman class president. “It showed the Class of 2013 how much they are appreciated and how much we will miss them when they are off to do bigger and better things in for the Air Force.”
Rooms varied from one filled entirely with Terrazzo blocks, to intricate jungle scenes.
“Personally 100s Night was very bittersweet,” said C1C Ryan Dukes of CS 3. “It is something you see so many people go through as an underclassman, and yet once you are the one whose 100s Night it is, it becomes so surreal. I have been so blessed to have such a great secondary family over the last four years and once the fact that you have 100 days left with them is realized, life becomes very real.”
Four degrees spoke of Recognition with both reverence and fear in the weeks leading up to the event. After nine months of speculation, the weekend was greeted by the Class of 2016 with relief in public and apprehension among their classmates.
Whispers of “It won’t be too bad,” and “It's only three days, what could really happen,” filled hallways on the Thursday Recognition began. These self-assuring
words were met with confident smiles and laughter from upperclassmen nearby.
“No matter how bad it hurts, not matter how out of breath I am, I know that my buddy next to me is going through the same thing,” said C4C Zaiquan He, Class of 2016 president. “I'm not going to quit on him or her because I know he or she is not quitting on me.”
During lunch, freshmen were given relief from the silent treatment the day
Cadet Squadron 16 Training Officer C2CJamie Stewart gives drills Recognition is physically and mentally grueling. Helping fun names likes “grenades” to help C4C Dillon Bush enjoy his squadmates is expected. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) Recognition exercising. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)traditionally brings. Cadet Wing Training Officer C1C Kschris Anda briefed the freshman emphasizing Recognition would be what each person made it.
“It can either be a physical beat down or a meaningful challenge for the entire year,” he said. “I challenged each of them to be better than me, better than the upperclassmen and better than the Academy as we see it.”
The event started with a retreat forma
tion, one that took extra precautions to avoid the hill incident of the Class of 2015, which quickly slipped into wing, group, and squadron-led training sessions to start the weekend off with the right tone.
Recognition Friday is historically the toughest physical challenge at the Academy; four courses, including the new mental fitness test, along with countless squadron beat sessions delivered a group (Continued on p. 22)
The Classes of 2013 and 2016 form up on the Terazzo determined to make the annual Run to the Rock despite a blizzard. As a final training exercise, freshmen and seniors walk and jog in formation to Cathedral Rock. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)
“It can either be a physical beat down or a meaningful challenge for the entire year,” C1C Kschris Anda, Cadet Wing training officerIt’s not enough to look good in their service dress uniforms. Freshmen also face the pressure of reporting to a board of ranking officers which tests the four degrees’ knowledge. (Courtesy photo)
(from p. 21) of physically exhausted four degrees to the beginning of theme rooms.
“Theme rooms were my favorite part of Recognition. It was more than just a physical experience like most of Recognition and it was a lot more rigorous than I was expecting,” said C1C Matt Dirk recalling his freshman year. “It gave me a new perspective on things here, and made me realize that I want to do the best I can while I’m here.”
The rooms provided the four degrees with a glimpse into the lives of
American prisoners of war and helped give meaning to the trials cadets had endured since Inprocessing Day many weeks prior.
The Run to the Rock marked the winding-down period of the event. Seniors made their second and final trek to the rock with the class that would follow in their footsteps.
“I hope to leave a legacy of my four degrees of always doing the right thing and living Air Force Core Values,” said Cadet Wing Commander C1C Josh Williams after the trek. “That’s truly at the
heart of what it means to be a good Air Force leader and an officer of character."
The Academy settled into a new, more relaxed rhythm in the days after Recognition. Four degrees quickly put the rigors of freshman year behind them and focused on school as graded review season arrived. But the trials of Recognition would not soon be forgotten.
“Recognition was what it needed to be - challenging, intense and meaningful. It took a lot out of the cadets that cared and those who worked hard all year, earned each day,” Cadet Anda said.
Recognition’s end is cause for seniors to rejoice as well as freshmen. It signals the firsties are in the homestretchbefore graduation. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) C4CJoey Ching returns a handshake with a big smile as she is congratulated by Commandant of Cadets Brig Gen Gregory Lengyel. (Courtesy photo)Freshmen and seniors celebrate reaching Cathedral Rock after marching through a snow storm. The feat is the final challenge of Recognition. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)
Lessons in teamwork continue as cadets return from the Run to the Rock working together to carry their squadron charge. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) \ freshman guide on prepares to lead his dassmates to Cathedral Rock.^-Courtesy Cadet Squadron 22
he guide on bearer of Cadet Squadron 22 marched to the center of the Organizational Awards Parade where thousands of spectators watched as the Raptors were awarded the accolade of Outstanding Squadron May 27 at Stillman Field.
This award symbolizes all of the hard work accomplished by CS 22 throughout the academic year. The Outstanding Squadron award is given to the unit that most excels in the areas of academics, military performance and athletics. This is the third consecutive year for CS 22, an unprecedented accomplishment.
“The mentality in our squadron is different. All of us aspire to do our best in all areas and our hard work has shown.
We approach everything differently,’ said C1C Bryan Anderson, spring semester squadron commander.
Anderson and other squadron members feel this culture is the most defining feature of the squadron. Over the years, the Raptors have continuously developed a climate that encourages all squadron members to strive for success whether it is on the intramural field or in the classroom.
“We’re known for winning but people don’t recognize how much we care about one another,” said C1C Doug Brown. “We strive to mentor and develop those around us and that aspect definitely has contributed to our success.”
Cadet leaders in the unit point to menSr
torship full participation as being critical for their success. Every member is dedicated to the learning experience within the squadron and committed to becoming the best leader possible.
Winning Outstanding Squadron in the past has come with benefits. For the third year, Raptors will be seated on stage with distinguished visitors and the guest speaker during graduation. The squadron marched during the Presidential Inaugural Parade this January as well.
“Although many other opportunities are likely to be hailed for this year, members of Raptors do not strive for the reward. Instead, they strive to be the best that the United States Air Force Academy has to offer,” said C1C Evan Boone.
The Raptors held the place of honor on the stage once again during the graduation ceremony. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)From “sharkbait” to solo, the Powered Flight Program readies cadets for possible careers in flight.
Air Force instructor pilots share technical experience and war stories as they teach cadets how to fly a Cessna T-53A aircraft. Students bear the unflattering nickname of “sharkbait” through most of the program because the call sign “Chum” is used for their solo flight.
Cadets have the option to take powered flight during the summer or for half of a semester during the academic year. The program starts with eight 90-minute flights with an instructor pilot. During these missions, cadets learn to fly the aircraft and perform maneuvers such as a lazy eight or a chandelle. They also learn how to navigate, recover stalls, respond during emergencies and much more.
“You study the checklists and hope you get it right,” said C1C Lauren Sako. “When you make a mistake and the instructor pilot tells you where you messed up, you tend to emphasize that next time.”
Every day before flying, cadets are briefed on the day’s weather and other
notes important to the day’s plans. After the brief, a student pilot makes a presentation on procedures in an emergency situation, and then it’s time to fly.
The program culminates in a ninth ride the intimidating moment where the student flies solo.
“You feel kind of lonely. I tend to say checklists out loud and go through them two or three times to make sure I have everything,” Cadet Sako said. “During pre-solo, the IP pretends you’re the only one there, but there is definitely a difference [solo]. The flying for the most part is pretty easy; it’s just the landing that’s the hardest part.”
Upon landing, soloists are rewarded by getting thrown in the dunk tank by their classmates.
Powered flight is a great opportunity to have some fun flying and is especially valuable for those going to IFS after graduation because students learn a lot in a very low threat environment. It also gives cadets a small taste of what a flying squadron is like and what future pilots have to look forward to in a few years.
Cadets completing their powered flight solo are rewarded with a visit to the program’s dunk tank. (Courtesy photos)T I ^he Cadet Aviation Program introduces students to the T-6 Texan II & DA-20 Simulators using syllabi derived straight from undergraduate pilot training and initial flight screening.
“The CAI program has helped me immensely during my time at the Acadt emy,” said C2C Alec Gunsch. “It helped me to prepare for the Powered Flight Program where I soloed early and has given me more motivation to do well in pilot training.”
The cadet-run program consists of eight phases, the first four to become an instructor pilot, the last four to improve IP flying skills. Areas of focus are visual Fight rules and instrument flight rules maneuvers and navigation as well as
T-6 systems, acrobatics, and formation flight.
The program is a great opportunity available to upperclassmen.
‘The CAI program has given me a lot of time and experience that have helped me prepare for UPT. Without the CAI program, I wouldn’t have any flying experience and my chances of getting my first pick out of UPT would be much
lower,” said C2C Jeremy K Sunshine, next year’s flight commander.
Wings are presented to new IPs at monthly meetings. The program makes use of classrooms and printed resources to learn to fly the aircraft at its best performance. The club under cadet leadership has high standards as well as strict accountability.
Many lieutenants who have participated in the program credit their success in pilot training to their time learning and teaching in the simulators.
“The CAI program built my confidence for IFS. It helped me develop my instrument flying, which is one of the more challenging parts on learning how to fly,” said C2C Sofia Schmidt.
POLARIS: What were your thoughts when you were selected as Commandant for the Air Force Academy?
GEN LENGYEL: I was very surprised, actually. As you guys are well aware, Em not an Academy grad, and I know that traditionally this job has been filled by military academy grads. It takes a while to grow your own general officers as a new service academy. The first 10 or so commandants, I think, came out of West Point, and then the Air Force Academy with few exceptions. So I was surprised but extremely excited about the opportunity to come here. And I have not been disappointed. I really love being here.
POLARIS: Yourfirst duty assignment was at Peterson AFB. Did you come across town to the Academyfor anything?
GEN LENGYEL: I did. I came up to the Air Force Academy to play golf a couple of times. And that was really it.
POLARIS: Has the experience ofthis place lived up to the expectations that you had coming in ?
GEN LENGYEL: Oh, absolutely. It's a great job. Colorado Springs is a great place to live. It's a great place to work. And I think that the mission of the Air Force Academy is very important, and I'm glad that I can be a part of it.
POLARIS: That actually leads right into my next question. What do you and your family like about Colorado Springs?
GEN LENGYEL: I like the weather.
POLARIS: Really?
GEN LENGYEL: (Laughs.) The timing of that is pretty bad since we just had a snowstorm. I like the dry climate and I like sunshine, and we tend to have a lot of that here. Also, 1 like the open spaces. I like to go hiking. I like to ski. I like to golf. It’s not year-round golf, but they have some great courses here. I like to PT
outside, so the long summer’s great for that.
POLARIS: Do you enjoy running at altitude?
GEN LENGYEL: I do.
POLARIS: And the stairs. They’re pretty great.
GEN LENGYEL: I don’t mind it, actually. After a couple of weeks, your body adjusts. What I really like is going back down to sea level and running, because then I feel like I can run forever.
POLARIS: What were your chiefchallenges in thefirst couple ofweeks or months?
GEN LENGYEL: The biggest thing, of course, was the Waldo Canyon Fire. I took the commandant’s job on the 25th of June, and on the 26th of June, the fire rolled over the hill into Colorado Springs and burned almost 400 homes, and came very close to threatening the Air Force
Academy. You know, there’s a number of acres on the southwest corner of the Air Force Academy that were burned and the firefighters held it off amazingly. This was the morning of the 27th.
We would have had to seriously give thought to evacuating all the cadets out of the cadet area, and the following day was also the day we were supposed to have the new basics come in for the Class of 2016. So, quite frankly, I was lucky that I had a very good staff working for me that did a lot of great planning. Actually, a lot of cadets were involved in the planning and the work. We were very much interested in keeping basic training on schedule, even if we had to move it off of USAFA to do it. So that was the big challenge of becoming the Commandant. I don't think it would have mattered if I’d been the Commandant for 10 months or 10 years.
(Continued on p. 30)
Stairs versus elevator? Stairs”
Blues versus ABUs?
“Both” (Everyonelaughs.)
Single malt or umbrella drinks?
“Single malt”
Rock, country or other?
“Classic rock”
Johnny Football or Mike Lyons?
Cotta go withJohnny Football”
Skiing or snowboarding?
Skiing”
Coffee or energy drink?
“Definitely coffee”
General Lengyel
The general poses for a photo while congratulating Logan Brandt on his Wing Open title. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) General Lengyel, a graduate of Texas A&M, meets his first class of basic cadets in Jacks Valley. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) C1CJoseph Okai, leader of the Cadet Wing during summer 2012, reliquishes his post to the general during the Acceptance Parade. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)(from p. 29) POLARIS: Were there any experiences in a previous assignment that prepared you for the Waldo Canyon Fire that occurred during yourfirst week on the job?
GEN LENGYEL: When I was a wing commander at Hurlburt Field, which is on the Florida panhandle, we had to deal with hurricanes. So it was a similar experience down there, where you get the whole team together, you're watching what’s going on, you have decisions to make. A hurricane, of course, you can start watching several days out. Much like a hurricane, we had experts who were trying to figure out what the Waldo Canyon Fire was going to do.
POLARIS: So, ruling outfirst shirt, first snow, what’s yourfavorite Academy tradition sofar?
GEN LENGYEL: Recognition. I was extremely pleased and impressed with
how the entire wing came together to pull off Recognition.
You know. Recognition happens kind of as we come out of the dark ages. The mood of the wing was not great in the weeks prior. We lost a cadet—we had a fatality, as you probably remember. The weather is cold. It's dark. It’s just around the time when the first round of GRs is taking place. You still have a long enough time in the semester to go that people aren’t really thrilled about being here. And all of a sudden, in about a week’s period, that entire attitude transformed with Recognition. And all of that negative stuff that had been going on to bring morale down just seemed to go out the window. You worked together. It was all about finishing that training experience for the four degrees in the Class of 2016. The effort that went into it was phenomenal.
POLARIS: Cadets are always inter-
ested in hearing about the Air Force outside the Academy. Give us one of your best special operations stories.
GEN LENGYEL: I’ve got a great story for you. At the beginning of the Iraq War, in 2003,1 was the commander of a special operations helicopter squadron, and we were basing out of a small British base called Akrotiri on the islanc of Cyprus in the Mediterranean.
We were the first aircraft of any kind to cross the Iraqi border from the north, and our mission was to open up the northern front on the Iraq war.
We got in there, and there was nothing there but a bare runway that was lef over from the old Iraq-Iran war days. We flew in, established a base to operat out of, had C-130s dropping us cargo and tents, and we set up our own base.
We operated Hying special forces out of Fort Carson to support the Kurdish insurgency in northern Iraq.
We didn’t have ourown fuel, so every night some MC-130 tankers would fly over from Romania—they were U.S., but they were basing out of Romania— and we would take off and refuel off of those 130s. And so we had to manage our fuel so that we could support the 10th Special Forces group in moving them around northern Iraq, and we had to have enough fuel left in the tanks to take off and refuel the next night.
It was very exciting. I remember it was surreal, almost, the experience of working with the Kurds in northern Iraq, and quite frankly, at the beginning, we didn’t know who our friend was and who our enemy was, but the good news is I got to take my squadron to war and do great things and bring them all home, and it was a great experience.
POLARIS: You told us how you got into helicopters in a briefing at the beginning ofthe year, and I thought that
was kind of an interesting story.
GEN LENGYEL: I thought for sure I was going to be a fighter pilot. But they found a medical problem on my entry physical, which was a curvature of my spine, and that’show I ended up as a helo pilot. I came here for two years at Space Command—I was assigned at Peterson but worked at Cheyenne Mountain—and during that time I pursued a medical waiver to go back to pilot training, and because of my spine they said it had to be non-ejection seat only. And back then you could go straight to helicopters without an ejection seat. So my career is a bit of a study in persistence. I wanted to come to the Air Force Academy but I didn’t get in.
POLARIS: But you’re here now.
GEN LENGYEL: I know! So I took a ROTC scholarship to Texas A&M. I wanted to be a fighter pilot, I got kicked out of pilot training and I fought to go
back. And I nagged them, honestly. I was persistent and finally, I think to shut me up, they gave me a waiver.
POLARIS: Ifyou could go back to your graduation day/commissioning with everything that you know now, what would you tell yourself?
GEN LENGYEL: I would tell myself it’s not a competition. I think when I was a lieutenant I probably sweated the small stuff a little bit too much. I completely acknowledge I was not nearly as good of a team player then. I’ve come to realize how important it is—and it’s changed my perspective— we get a lot more done when we operate as a team and don’t care who gets the credit.
And you know what? Bosses are smart enough to see who’s doing what. People get worried that they need to stand out and get credit. Over time, you’ll get recognized for what you do.
^Compiled from news service
Three Academy alumni died supporting combat operations during the 2012-2013 academic year. Capt James Steel graduated in 2006 and Capts Mark Voss and Victoria Pinckney (previously Castro) belong to the Class of 2008.
Captain Steel was killed April 3 after his aircraft crashed in Afghanistan while returning to base from a close air support mission. He was deployed from Shaw AFB, SC, where he served as chief of mobility for the 77th Fighter Squadron.
“Our condolences and prayers are with the family, friends and squadron members of Captain Steel,” said Col Clay Hall,
20th Fighter Wing commander. “This is a difficult time for Shaw AFB, but we are focused on taking care of the Steel family, our Airmen and continuing to execute the mission.”
Captains Voss and Pinckney perished in a KC-135 crash May 3, near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan. Also killed was air crew member TSgt Herman Mackey III. All three were from the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron from Fairchild AFB, WA.
“We celebrated the selfless service of three great Airmen and Americans today,” said Col Corey Martin, 376lh Air Expeditionary Wing commander during a memo-
Flight suits, helmets and oxygen masks are displayed during a memorial service May 9,2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The suits bear the names of Capt Mark “Tyler” Voss, Capt Victoria “Tori” Pinckney, and TSgt Herman “Tre” Mackey III who perished in an aircraft accident May 3. (Photo by SSgt Stephanie Rubi)rial service. “I had the privilege to fly with Tyler, Tori, and Tre and I saw, first-hand, their relentless contribution to our nation.
I am greatly saddened by their deaths and my deepest condolences go out to their families and to the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron.”
Pinckney leaves behind a large family including her husband, Richard and their 7-month-old son, Gabriel.
“She was like my sister,” said Capt Alexandra Trana, friend and co-worker.
“When I first got to Fairchild she took me under her wing helping me through a lot of things -1 will miss her.”
Voss, who went by “Tyler,” leaves behind his parents Wayne and Marcy Voss from Boerne, Texas and his brother. Forrest, who is a student at Texas A&M University and his sister, Morgan, who attends the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
“Captain Voss treated everyone with so much respect and was so level headed,” said Senior Airman Cody Haynes, 92nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief. “He looked after his people. “Any crew chief can tell you that if you were going on a TDY, he would be one of the aircraft commanders who you could really count on to taking care of you.”
James Steel Tyler VossAfter a 34 year career, and 9 years as Dean of faculty at the United States Air Force Academy, Brig Gen Dana Born (Class of ‘83) retired from military service following the 2012-2013 academic year. General Born ends her full and distinguished career at what she says has been her most memorable assignment. Between numerous briefings, meetings, functions and mission partner events, the Polaris staff secured a special interview with General Born to capture her story and final words as Dean.
POLARIS: With 17 years cit the Academy what are some ofthe most important changes you have seen ?
GEN BORN: Fostering diversity.
Whether it be diversity in one’s race, religion, orientation, or socio-economic status, etc... the Air Force realizes the richness and synergy that can be brought into an organization by incorporating all segments of society. There has been a huge emphasis on dedicating more resources, safeguards, and protections to ensure inclusiveness and respect for all over the last three decades to ensure our progression with society. No other institution in America can claim such progress.
POLARIS: What was your greatest challenge as Dean ?
GEN BORN: Communication. Definitely communication. Up—down—lateral.
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(from p. 37) John Woods got it right, “You can’t not communicate. Everything you say or do or don’t say and don’t do sends a message to others.”
POLARIS: Did the 2nd lieutenant that graduated in 1983 envision a return to USAFA?
GEN BORN: Like most graduates, the thought never crossed my mind. After four years here I was most excited to be starting my career and to be starting my career and something new with my operational job. In addition, I was unaware of all the avenues available to return to the Academy as a junior officer.
POLARIS: What's on your Outlook calendar after June?
GEN BORN: Family! They are my first priority. I am looking forward to increasing the time I spend with my two daughters and husband as we prepare for our next great adventure when we do one final PCS to the east coast. Who knows, if the stars align themselves, we might even find ourselves back at USAFA once more.
POLARIS: Were the “Beat the Dean posters a tradition when you were a cadet?
GEN BORN: Haha, No. I don’t really recall a “Beat the Dean’’ culture when I was a cadet, nor when I taught from 89-91.
POLARIS: What is one of the most memorable “Beat the Dean posters you have seen ?
GEN BORN: A picture of a snowman labeled cadet and a blow dryer labeled Dean. Deep down I hope this is all good humor motivating cadets during a stressful testing period. Truthfully, I hope cadets know faculty want them to learn and develop, like a coach trains a player, holding them to the highest standards and supporting them to meet their highest potential as lifelong
learners. The focus is more about learning “how to think” rather than “what to think.”
POLARIS: Was it chance or design that your career kept bringing you back to USAFA ?
GEN BORN: I would argue neither, but rather opportunity. Specifically, I was fortunate to be at the right place, at the right time, and most importantly, with the right career progression to make it all a possibility. For all this, I am most grateful for the wonderful mentors and teammates I have been blessed with along my 30 plus year career.
POLARIS: Is there any advice you would like to leave the Class of2013?
GEN BORN: If I could offer the Class of 2013 one piece of advice, I would encourage you to seek a mentor(s) at the first opportunity. You will find plenty of role models ready and willing to jump at the opportunity since mentorship is part of our unique military fabric of “taking care of one’s own.” Newton says it best, “If I have seen further than those around me, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of Giants.” Your mentors will one day be your giants...providing you the vision, direction, and sense of character to sueceed beyond your greatest dreams. As a leader of character strive to live honorably, lift others, and elevate performance of the people, teams, and organizations you serve.
EDITOR'S NOTE: General Born, thank you for giving us your time and unique insight. We will all certainly remember our Dean’s Time while we were at the Academy. We appreciate your selfless and distinguished service as our Dean of Faculty. We send you with all the best in our farewell and final salute to you. Blue Skies and Tailwinds!
Elaine Harmon, right, one of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, autographs a book for General Born during theJoint Women’s Leadership Symposium in 2012, at the National Harbor in Washington, D.C. This event offered more than 1,700 women from all Service branches the opportunity to focus on professional and leadership development. (Photo by MSgtJeanette
Spain)The 54th Academy Assembly met held here Feb. 4-6 continuing the tradition of bringing together top civilian students with their cadet counterparts to discuss a pressing international relations issue.
This year’s gathering began a four-year series where students andcadets will discuss the United States’ relationship with the four rising economies in the world, the so called BRIC countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China. The first of the series focused on China and discussed specifically the questions of whetherthis relationship will result in “Cooperation or Conflict in the 21st Century.”
More than 100 civilians from 39 universities attended and were able to hear addresses from top academic and government officials in the field of U.S.-China relations. Speakers included Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr., former governor of Utah and U.S. ambassador to Singapore and China; retired Lt Gen Dan Leaf, Director of the Asian Pacific Center for Security Studies and former Pacific Command deputy commander; and Professor David Shambaugh, professor of political science at the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University and Director of the China Policy Program. Presentations gave students and cadets an inside look at U.S.-China rela
tions and allowed them to understand what issues will drive the relationship between the two countries in the future.
“Getting to meet and talk with Ambassador Huntsman and other experts on China really opened my eyes to the reality of the need for more cooperation and understanding between our countries,” said C1C Ty Perich.
A popular aspect of the Academy Assembly is the opportunity for students and cadets to discuss the topics presented in small roundtable discussion. Following each speech, the audience broke into 10 small groups and an expert on U.S.-China relations led a discussion on the speakers’ main points. Roundtables provided delegates the opportunity to express their views on the topics.
Visiting students stayed in cadet dorms and experienced all aspects of Academy life. They enjoyed lunch in Mitchell Hall and took part in a formal dining in for the Assembly’s closing ceremony, complete with all the pomp and circumstance for which these events are known.
Other popular events students experienced were tours of the Cadet Area, the Cyber and Falcon SAT labs, and the airfield where guests were briefed by members of all of the flying organizations and had the opportunity to view and sit in several academy aircraft.
Guest speakers toured the Academy’s airfield.Four years of academics - around two of core curriculum and two more in major’s courses - hopefully culminate in the graduation of a well-rounded lieutenant who is versed in art and science. Many though face a final test to help show the pinnacle of cadets’ education success: Capstone.
Capstone projects are used throughout the academic fields here to show how the education here is not only purposeful, but also useful. Designed to test, strain and improve cadets and the Academy, Capstone impact reaches beyond the university’s borders as well.
“I knew from the beginning that capstone was going to be a long, challenging year-long project. I also was anxious about my abilities as team leader to manage my people and ensure everything got done,” said C1C Hayden Richards, capstone team leader. “That being said, we had a great project - working on an operational project for Air Mobility Command and a real Air Force need.”
An example of a project by the Class of 2013 with far-reaching possibilities is modifying the current patient loading systern the Air Force uses to transport patients from one hospital to another. The current system required four airmen to lift and carry a stretcher weighing more than 300 pounds up an aircraft ramp.
Richards led a team of seven students through more than 2,000 hours of work in planning and designing a modified system housed in Jacks Valley’s Field Engineering Readiness Lab. Their mission is to conduct design exploration; prototype design construction, analysis, and testing; and present potential replacement PLS design concepts.
“Our capstone was really two in one,” Richards said. “Not only were we responsible for doing a lot of background research and customer needs analysis and analysis of alternatives, once we decided on a specific path for our project we needed to go through the entire prototype design, fabrication, analysis, and test cycle.”
Richards and assistant team leader C1C Jenna Whetsel were joined by CICs Tyler Ogren, Fred Rath, Brad Phelen, Matt Heien and Jared Rillings. The group received $30,000 from Air Force Air Mobility Command to design, test and evaluate a modified loading system that will ease the transportation to and from aircrafts for both the patient and the caregiver. They presented the final product to AMC May 3.
“This took a lot of time and was a lot of work throughout the entire year,” Richards said. “It was very rewarding to be able to present our product to the actual flight medics and staff who would be using the operational system in addition to the leadership of the 375 th Air Evacuation Squadron at Scott AFB, IL. We hope to eventually see our system in operational use in the Air Force.”
Another Capstone run out of the Management Department extended from Fall 2012 to Spring 2013. It challenged five cadets who are avid SCUBA divers to solving the problem of ineffective communication underwater that many divers experience today. The team sought to find an affordable solution for divers of any skill level. It took several months of intensive work for a prototype to materialize.
“This Project Appealed to me because of its direct correlation to the actual business world,” said C1C Ethan Vokes. (Continued on p. 44)
(from p. 43) “Innovation is essentially a state of mind that allows entrepreneurs to take ideas that they have and be able to transfer them directly into new businesses. Although the business side of the equation is not the most prevalent to Air Force officers, the mental pipeline that is built based around innovation allows future officers to always be looking for improvements and efficiency in the Air Force structure.”
Vokes and his team developed “The Titan,” a device that allows users to communicate underwater via text messaging using their own smartphone. SCUBA certified since age 13. the senior drew upon his diving experience to identify a market need.
In addition to Vokes, C1C Gordon Broadbent, C1C Chelsea Lehmann, C1C Mikhail Legaspi
C1C Heather Nelson observes the pattern formed by the deployable telescope used by FalconSAT-7. The red laser beam is the approximate color of the sun, and the “speckle pattern” of red light is caused by approximately 2.5 billion tiny holes in the photon sieve which make it act like a telescope lens. (Courtesy photo); and C2C Anthony Canino also Hi developed a thorough business it plan and made it to the finals of The Giants Entrepreneurship w Challenge held in North Dakota i and The National Security Inl novation Contest held in Colot rado. In North Dakota they won $ second place, beating out graduate level students from schools including Johns Hopkins and Texas Christian University for a t $2,000 prize.
“Although communication systems are widely used in all d three markets today, they are highly un-reliable and limited by their extremely high prices,” i Vokes said. “Because the market already exists, based on our research it is highly probable to assume that if we offer more capabilities for only a fraction of the price our product would be widely accepted.”
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LEFT: C1C Zachary Adams adjusts a cyclorotor he developed to achieve controlled forward flight. It uses a patent pending blade pitch mechanism that is the most efficient concept to date. The design is of interest to the U.S. Army for micro aerial vehides that could be used in urban environments. by Ray McCoy) Jeffrey DesRoches explains design engineering choices cadets made while building car to Capt Robert Bailey III in the Mechanics Lab. Captain Bailey is the deputy lab director and the Air Force Academy’s Formula race car team adviser. (Photo by Sarah Chambers)Academy researchers went into zero gravity this year for science.
C1C Heather Nelson, 2nd Lt Samantha Latch, Trey Quiller, Dr. Michael Dearborn and Dr. Geoff McHarg from the Academy went weightless to test payload deployment of the Academy’s FalconSAT-7 on board a NASA aircraft Aug. 26.
The zero-gravity test experience came courtesy of the NASA Reduced Gravity Research Program andthe coni tract Boeing 727 it uses for research and l astronaut training. The aircraft lifted off from Houston, and once over its test area, flew a series of parabolic arcs that produce periods of weightlessness at the top of the flight arc for 20 seconds at a time, and stronger gravity at the bottom of the airborne roller coaster ride.
“The Zero-G experience is unlike anything you can possibly describe to someone who has only ever experienced a 1-g environment,” said Cadet Nelson, an astronautical engineering major from Cadet Squadron 16.
“For the first parabolas, they have you lay back on your back so your inner ear has a better chance to adjust. When you hit the 1.8-g pullouts you feel like you are being pushed into the floor of the plane - but not like you are being pressed, more like you sink in farther because you weigh more. When you hit the 0-g portions you just float off the floor, it’s sort of like doing a deadman’s float in a pool,” she added.
Each of the physics department researchers can claim to be the first Academy research team to hit zero gravity while at the Academy, and that’s especially true for Nelson, who is now the first Academy cadet to go into zero-g.
“Everyone Eve been telling is super jealous and tells me that I got the coolest research project,” she said. “I can’t help but agree with them. I have had the amazing opportunity to work with a great team on a cutting edge program and for that I am very thankful!”
That research project was the Air Force Academy’s latest satellite, FalconSAT-7, and its sole payload, and a new optical telescope known as a photon sieve.
“We designed the test to deploy the photon sieve from the satellite,” said Lieutenant Latch. “We have a fairly complicated delivery system for the payload. It starts off in a box, and
once it’s in orbit, we’ll ping to the satellite to make sure it’s alive and then issue the command to deploy the payload.”
Latch, a 2012 Academy graduate, worked on this project as a cadet. Previous research on membrane folding for other projects and her later work the satellite and payload brought her back to the Academy on temporary duty to test the project that she spent countless hours on as a cadet. She will now help process test data and return to her regular duties at the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard AFB, TX, and awaiting her start date for pilot training.
FalconSAT-7 is designed to deploy an optical telescope in orbit and take images of the sun.
“If we can demonstrate that this works, it opensup the possibility of putting larger telescopes on small satellites,” said McHarg, director of the Academy’s Space Physics and Atmospheric ResearchCenter.
“This is critical for both NASA and the DoD because the resolution of a telescope is dictated by the size of the primary optic. Traditional space-based telescope optics are limited to the size of the host spacecraft. For instance, the Hubble Space Telescope is the size it is because it had to fit inside the Space Shuttle. NASA would havemade a larger Hubble if they would have had a larger spacecraft to launch it.”
The reason FalconSAT-7 can deploy a large telescope is that instead of traditional optics, it uses a new type of optic called a photon sieve. The photon sieve was created and patented by Dr. Geoff Andersen, a researcher at the Air Force Academy’s Laser and Optics Research Center.
“The photon sieve is a thin membrane with billions of tiny holes, each of which causes diffraction,” said McHarg. “The holes are cleverly arranged to add up correctly to make an image. The photon sieve is made from a very thin membrane material much like plastic wrap used in a kitchen that can be rolled into a small space, and stowed into our little spacecraft.”
FalconSAT-7 is indeed small. The entire cubesat is 30 centimeters in depth and 10 centimeters in both length and width. Once in orbit, the satellite will open to release three arms that stretch the photon sieve’smetal membrane in only two seconds, deploying a 10-inch diameter telescope. This will become the world’s first space-based membrane telescope, and it will be used to image the sun.
ot many people know there is actually a difference between cement and concrete. Cement is an ingredient in concrete along with water and aggregates. Concrete describes the whole mixture. It also describes what 13 cadets used to make a canoe in which they raced at the Regional American Society of Civil Engineers Competition.
Yes, that’s right a concrete canoe. This is possible because the specific weight or density of the concrete is actually less than the specific weight of water, so the concrete floats; much like how ice floats in a glass of water.
The concrete is made out of lightweight materials such as styrofoam or glass beads that replace the aggregates typically used like sand and pebbles.
“I never thought it would be possible. I thought the only material possible was wood. NowI am educated,” said C4C Pawin Sarobol, an international student from Thailand. “It was fun and very knowledgeable. I think I will do it every year for all four years I am here at USAFA.”
A lot of hard work and extra hours after classes goes into placing a concrete canoe and getting ready to compete. With 10 people it takes about three hours to place and 30 days for concrete to cure to maximum strength.
After the concrete canoe is taken out of the mold it needs to be sanded smooth and painted. The team then took it to Ice Lake for a dunk test. This involves fully submerging the concrete canoe in water to see if it will resurface and float.This is a key aspect of the competition in order to race to ensure that no paddler gets caught under a capsized and sinking concrete canoe.
The competition also consisted of a technical paper, formal presentation, and a display. Overall the team placed ninth out of 13 regional schools. However, it did much better in the races, placing fifth.
“I never thought I’d be paddling a canoe in a competition, let alone a concrete one. Paddling 101 occurred about an hour before we were to compete,” C1C Candita Curcio said. “I managed to figure it out pretty quick.
The cadet team, while new to it, proved to be strong paddlers. It was tough competing against schools whose concrete canoes weighed in at less than 150 pounds though.
“Had our canoe not weighed 400 pounds, we would have definitely won all the races,” Curcio said. “We had some very talented paddlers. The concrete canoe competition is definitely one that I’ll never forget.”
C1C Candita Curcio and C3C Scott Shuman fill the canoe to fully submerge it to see if it will come back to the surface and float. This is a crucial part of the competition called the dunk test. Teams cannot compete in the races if their canoe does not float to the surface after being filled with water. (Photo by C4C Ruari McGreevy)Physical education classes are not to be taken lightly at the Academy where students are often reminded, “every cadet is an athlete.”
Required PE classes start with self-defense (women) and boxing (men) for freshmen. Sophomores face the dreaded swimming and water haze classes while junior take Combative I and II. Cadets not involved in intercollegiate sports also choose from lifetime classes such as SCUBA, golf, softball, volleyball and tennis.
“On the first day of swim class, I couldn't even swim 10 meters without stopping. Each lesson after that was a struggle. I had to invest countless hours in the evenings and weekends swimming,” said C3C Aleksey Timiryasov. “Over time, I improved greatly and actually
aerobic fitness tests account for the remaining 65 percent of the PEA score. It takes a lot of training to be deemed ready to walk across the graduation stage.
For sophomores, juniors and seniors, the gut-wrenching leap from the 10-meter board during water haze and well-earned bruises from combatives are common experiences to compare.
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started looking forward to class. If you struggle at something, keep pressing onno matter how painful the process is. Results will come, and you will be glad that your hard work paid off.”
Together, PE classes account for 35 percent of a cadet’s physical education assessment as well as affecting overall grade point average. Bi-annual physical fitness and
Not all PE classes are nightmares though. Lifetime courses taken after completing required classes have a better reputation.
“[Tennis] class got me into playing a sport which I had no experience in whatsoever.I actually went down to play tennis yesterday, and I think the class gave me the skill set and confidence to step out on the court and play some,” said C3C Brandon Reams.
Justin Koh has a little trouble getting his spike down in volleyball class.
offers a pitch in softball.Aroommate who blasts distracting music, too many distractions in the room or maybe just the need for some quiet time are allincentives for cadets to take their homework out of their home. To search for good study spots takes them throughout the Academy grounds and out in Colorado Springs.
Freshmen’s greatest need is often sleep. The clever ones find creative ways to do so with their doors open - in closets, drawers, on cupboard shelves or the upper floors of McDermott Library. As they become upperclassmen, this ingenuity develops creative ways to get their study on.
“The most challenging things about studying in the dormitories are the constant interruptions and potential for distraction,” said C1C Ryan Fattal. “Personally, I find studying in the library to be much more productive due to the quiet and study focused atmosphere.”
During finals and graded review season, cadets can be found in all corners of the Academy and Colorado Springs. It could be a simple place such as a quiet room in Fairchild with equations written all over the wall; a small table in the local Panera typing away last minute notes with their signature mac n’ cheese within reach; or a
Starbucks getting a refill on the coffee to calm the nerves with the stressed by a series of books and notes scattered around.
“Most of the time I went to my sponsor’s house to go and study,” said C1C Megan LaVelle. “Being away from the dorms helped me focus on my studies and not be interrupted by friends or squadies coming to visit.”
When asked, cadets answered the reasons to find another place to study is because there were too many distractions around that they could not concentrate, or a roommate who has invested in great speakers, or simply to get out of the Academy and get another outlook on what is in front of them.
No matter what the reasons are, cadets find unique places to get their study on in order to get that last boost in their grades.
Starbucks coffee and cereal fuels inquisitive minds.Jk ir Force baseball had three players make the 2013 Mountain West All-Conference Baseball Team, an-
§ nounced May 22 by the conference office. Senior Garrett Custons and junior Seth Kline earned first-team honors and junior David Baska earned second-team honors.
The two first-team selections are the most in the Mountain West era for the Falcons and the three selections ties the 2002 and 2003 teams for the most allconference honorees total.
Custons, a catcher/outfielder earned first-team utility honors. He leads the Falcons with a .361 batting average, to go with 74 hits, 22 doubles and 47 runs scored. The Sarasota, FL, native was also recently named one of 15 semifinalists for the Johnny Bench Award, given
to the top catcher in college baseball. Custons is the first player in Falcon baseball history to earn All-Conference three-straight seasons.
Kline earned first-team honors at first base. The Yakima, WA, native batted .387 in conference play ranking fourth in the MW and fourth all-time at Air Force. Kline currently leads the team with 36 RBIs and 25 walks. He is second with 64 hits and 16 doubles. It is Kline’s second All-Conference honor.
Baska earned second-team outfielder honors. In a breakout season, Baska led the Falcons with six home runs and leads the conference with 18 hit by pitches. The Overland Park, KA, native hit five home runs and batted .324 in conference play. Last year as a sophomore, Baska had just five base hits total for the season.
The Falcons were also named to the 2013 Madness Baseball Mountain West All-Conference Teams, announced by College Sports Madness. Custons earned first-team honors, while Kline and Baska earned second team honors.
Seeded sixth in the conference. Air Force baseball dropped its opener, 15-6, ballgame to thirdseeded San Diego State in the first game of the 2013 Mountain West Baseball Championship May 22. The Falcons were eliminated the next day after falling 6-4 to Fresno State. The Falcons wrap up 2013 with a 15-39 record.
Air Force baseball graduates 10 seniors off the 2013 team. Its 15 wins this season were seventh-most in Division I program history.
Infielder Tyler Saleck Pitcher Ben Bertelsonm A en’s basketball earned Mm Jm its second appearance MW fa in the Collegelnsider.
M mM M com Tournament in the m ^ m last three years and the seventh postseason appearance in the 57year history of the program. Air Force has been to four NCAA tournaments (1960, ‘62, 2004 and ‘06; lost in the first round each year) and one NIT appearance (semifinals in 2007).
The Falcons (17-13) finished sixth in the Mountain West with an 8-8 record. They lost to UNLV, 72-56, in the quarterfinals of the 2013 Reese’s Mountain West Championships March 13 in Las Vegas, NV.
Senior Mike Fitzgerald scored a game-high 25 points and pulled down a team-best nine rebounds to lead the Air Force men’s basketball team to a 69-65 victory over Hawaii in the first round of the CIT March 20 in Honolulu, HI.
The Falcons, who posted their first postseason victory on the road in the 57-year history of the program, tied their season-high with 15 three-pointers. Fitzgerald nailed six of those while Kyle Green added four on his way to tying his career-high with 18 points and dishing out a career-best six assists.
In the second round on March 23, the Weber State Wildcats beat Air Force 78-57 at theDee Events Center in Utah. The Falcons saw their season come to an end with an 18-14 record, tying the fourth-most wins in one season in the 57-year history of the program.
Weber State (28-6) never trailed in the game, the first meeting with the Falcons in 37 years. Senior Taylor Broekhuis (team-high 16 points) scored Air Force’s first eight points.
With the score tied 13-13 the Wildcats went on a 12-2 run over the next three minutes and took a 25-15 lead with
under 9:00 to play. Sophomore Justin Hammonds scored six of his 12 points as Air Force cut the lead to six points at 38-32 at halftime.
Weber State started the second half on an 11-2 run and jumped out to a 15-point lead early in the second half and the lead was never less than seven points. WSU outscored Air Force 18-4 in the final 7:23 of the game.
The Wildcats shot 54 percent from the field and held the Falcons to 38 percent shooting, including just 25 percent in the second half. WSU also knocked down 10 three-pointers, compared to just lour for Air Force. The Falcons did out rebound the Wildcats 32-28, as Broekhuis, Hammonds and Green each pulled down five for Air Force. •v.
Guard Tre’ CogginsMikeLyonssoars high for a two-handeddunk. Theseniorguard ledthe conferenceaveraging18.3 pointspergameandscored at least30points in three contests. He was selectedto theU.S. BasketballWritersAssociationAll-DistrictVIII team this season. (Photos byArnieSpencer)
Jfe ir Force women’s basketball JW closed out its season with an M I 80-66 loss to Nevada in the ^W opening round of the 2013 f f Reese’s Mountain West Championship March 12 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV.
The Falcons, who held a 37-36 lead at the intermission, were outscored 44-29 in the second half, with the Wolf Pack getting nearly half of their points from the foul line. Air Force did not attempt a free throw in thesecond half and shot 37 percent from the field after the break.
Junior Cherae Medina, who left the game in thesecond half with a knee injury, was the leading scorer for the Falcons, tallying 17 points, while senior Alicia Leipprandt added 16 points. Also scoring in double figures for Air Force were Jimi Blagowsky with 12 points and Austyn Wilson with 11 points.
While Nevada scored the first five points of the contest, Air Force took its first lead of the game at the 16-minute mark in the opening half, as a threepointer by Medina sparked a 13-2 run. The Falcons pushed their advantage to 24-14 midway through the first period, but the Wolf Pack battled back to take a 34-33 lead with 54 seconds remaining in the half. Blagowsky and Medina added back-to-back baskets to put Air Force back on top by three, but a last-second layup by Nevada brought the halftime score to 37-26.
The Wolf Pack scoredthe first seven points of the second half to take a 43-37 lead, before Wilson tallied six of the next eight points in the game to cut the margin to two. Nevada regained its six-point cushion with the next two baskets, but Air Force scored six straight to tie the game at 49-49 with 12:20 remaining.
The Falcons took their first lead of the second half with another threepointer from Medina with just under 10 minutes to play, but a three-point play by the Wolfpack’s Mimi Mungedi on the next possession put Nevada back ahead. Air Force was never able to get closer than two points the rest of the way, and the Wolf Pack scored 13 points from the charity stripe in the final minute and a half to pull away.
Air Force concluded its season with a 4-26 overall record.
Forward Katie Hilbig (floor), Forward DymondJames and Guard Austyn Wilson Guard/Forward Madeleine PhilpotAir Force sAlidaLe/ppranc/t earned a spot on the2012-13Mountain WestWomen’sBasketballAll-Conference Team as a third-teamhonoree, earningthefirstall-conference accoladesofher career.
Leipprandtbecomesthe10th Air Forceplayerto be named an All- MountainWestselection,andjustthe secondFalcon to earn a spot on one ofthetopthreeteams. A nativeofUbly,Ml,Leipprandt closed outtheregularseason averaging13.8pointspergame in conference play,rankingthird intheleague,while alsoadding5.1 rebounds percontest. Shealsofinishedtheconferenceslate ranked amongthetop15 intheMountainWestinfreethrow percentage, stealsandoffensiverebounds. Alsothis season,LeipprandtbecamethefourthDivision I player in schoolhistoryto reach1,000career points,whilealsorankingamongthe program’scareer Division I leaders in severalothercategories,including rebounds,assistsandsteals.
ir Force boxing, sporting many new faces along with a strong core of returning boxers, accepted the challenge of winning back to back team titles this season for the first time since 2004.
The road to the national tournament began in early October with a highly contested home match against the U.S. Naval Academy. The card included several tough and exciting bouts and was tied at 4-4 when Air Force team Andrew Pineda sealed the Falcons’ victory with a decision over his opponent.
The rest of the season followed suit as Air Force maintained winning records in Detroit, New York, Seattle and Reno during the regular season.
In the upper boxing room, under bright lights and the slogan, “Tough Times Don’t Last, Tough People Do,’’ dozens of cadets competed in Friday Night Fights in preparation for the Wing Open. This year included six nights of competitive cadet versus cadet boxing where many newcomers were given opportunities to showcase their ^boxing talent and to earn a higher seed in the Wing Open bracket.
Freshman, Gytenis Borusas, recalls one of his first FNF’s
against team captain Logan Brandt as the most difficult fight he’s had all year. “I learned a lot from that fight. Logan was very good and I knew I needed to be at least that good,” Borusas said.
The Wing Open Championships showcased 10 close fights with six of them resulting in split decisions. The final 12 boxers immediately began training to compete in Regional and National tournaments over the course of a month.
The regional tournament was a success as Air Force qualified all 12 boxers for the national tournament at Foxwoods Casino Resort in Connecticut. For returning national champs Pineda and Olawale Lawal Jr., the national tournament was their chance to defend their belts. For others, it was an opportunity to establish themselves as the best intercollegiate boxers in the nation.
Air Force boxing took home two national titles, two runnerups and four third place holders for a total of eight All-Americans and a second place team trophy behind Army.
Lawal, who won his second national title, stated, “The heavyweight championship wasn’t for me. It was for everyone around me who supported me day in and day out,” said Lawal after winning his second national title. “To know that I brought them joy made me happy.”
Salgado and Petersen (Photo by C2C Kyle Palko) Munoz and Berggren (Photo by C2C Kyle Palko)^Courtesy USAFA Spirit Team year packed with big events gave the Academy Intercollegiate Spirit Team ample reason to intensify its performances.
“Our team worked really hard this year to grow and start doing harder pyramids to impress the crowd,” said team captain Chelsie Lehmann, Class of 2013. “We wanted to bring something new and exciting to encourage our fans to cheer for all teams so we pulled together, showed immense courage, and looked better all-around as a spirit program.”
Varsity, junior varsity, dance and mascot teams performed for football, basketball and hockey games. The teams worked hard to encourage the crowd to yell and support the Fighting Falcons.
Enjoying away games such as Michigan
at “The Big House” and Wyoming, the teams all bonded and created memories from the exciting opportunity to represent the Air Force Academy while away. Making an appearance on the Sunday Night Football Faith Hill theme song and having a chance to perform and eat lunch with Prince Harry are some appearances the team will never forget.
The Spirit Team also does a lot of community service to expand its reach into the community. Many fans love taking pictures with team members and 100s of little girls each year get to come do a bi-annual Cheer Clinic which in the end places them performing on the field just like the Spirit Team they look up to.
“We love representing the Academy in a positive light and encourage the crowd to cheer for our teams! The girls’ clinic is probably our favorite community service activity because we get to work closely with 100s of little girls who look up to us. Encouraging them to cheer on our teams is uplifting,” said Lehmann.
Cheerleaders (Photo by Arnie Spencer) Spirit Flags (Photo by Arnie Spencer)^^omen’s cross country enjoyed one m W m of its best seasons in Academy his-
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The women’s team began strong earning its first-ever team title at Woody Green Invitational hosted by the University of Nebraska. The team continued to show improvement at the University of Kansas’ Rim Rock where they finished fourth, behind two nationally-ranked teams.
“We knew the team was looking good after summer training, but we were very excited to see our hard work pay off with our win at Woody Green,” said senior Melissa Fuerst.
The women scored a fourth-place finish at the Mountain West Conference Championships in Las Vegas, NV. They were led by All-Conference performances from captain’s Melissa Fuerst and Jennifer Bremser. Additionally, five women were named Academic All-Conference to include Fuester, Bremser, Kate Kanetzky, Rebecca Esselstein and Adrianna Dong. The women capped their season finishing 11th at Mountain Regionals in Fort Collins, CO, their best finish at this event since 2005.
Men’s cross country had one goal going into the 2012 season: to compete in the NCAA championship race in Louisville, KY. Not since the 2003 team, which earned eighth place at NCAAs, has a Falcon team looked so
strong thanks to exceptional workouts and a depth of talent not seen in years.
The season turned out to be full of ups and downs though. Despite their potential, the Falcons’ season ended at the Mountain Regional meet in Fort Collins, CO. Although Air Force did not make it back to the national race this year, a lot was still gained during the season.
“We might not have placed as high or received as many points as we needed to make it to nationals, but we still gave some really good teams a run for their money and let them know that we will be a force to be reckoned with next year,” said senior Matthew Bell.
Second place at the Mountain West Conference Meet in Las Vegas was followed by a sixth place finish at the Mountain Regional Meet in Fort Collins for the men. Senior Matt Bell paced the seven-member men’s contingent during their first 10K race of the season in Fort Collins.
Clocking a time of 31:12.0 in his first collegiate race at that distance, Bell placed 36th among the 122 runners in the men’s field. He finished just one place ahead of classmate Jeremy Drenckhahn, who finished 37th in a time of 31:19.6. Sophomore Riley Coates made his regional debut with a 47th-place time of 31:38.1, while junior Isaiah Bragg finished 55th in a time of 31:49.3. Fellow junior Lance Wolfsmith rounded out the scoring runners, as he placed 56th with a time of 31:50.4.
Accomplishments this season are expected to serve as a springboard to greater success next year.
he 2012-2013 Air Force M Academy Fencing Team M had a fantastic season. With M 18 returning fencers and 21 W new fencers, it was a great year full of fencing, bonding and competition.
“Bonding as a team helps each individual perform better. When everyone enjoys each other’s company, everyone has more fun and therefore fence better,” said junior, Emerson Woerner.
The season started off with four gold medals at the Nick Toth Open held here Sept. 8-9. The team then started preparing to compete in different regions of the country.
The team earned nine medals at the Amarillo Open in Texas in September.
The following month saw four more Falcon fencers win gold medals at the New Mexico Open in Santa Fe, NM. Competition amped up after competing in dual meets against other Division I fencing programs such as Notre Dame, Northwestern, Cleveland State, Wayne State, Lawrence, and Detroit. Air Force fencers came home victorious with an overall record of 9-3. The Academy also sent four competitors to World Cup Tournaments where they earned international recognition.
“It feels good because it shows that each individual is working hard to make the team look good,” said sophomore Alex Chiang of the team’s success this year.
Fifteen cadets qualified for the NCAA
Western Regionals in San Diego, CA, March 9. Six fencers finished in the top three and nine finished in the top eight against Stanford, UC San Diego, Caltech, Northwestern and University of Florida fencers.
Two Falcon freshmen were sent to the 2013 NCAA Fencing Championships held in San Antonio, TX, March 21-24. Mary McElwee finished 15th in wornen's foil and James Salem finished 19th in individual men's epee. This was the lirst NCAA trip for both fencers.
“The NCAA’ s was a great experience. I enjoyed competing and can’t wait for next season,” McElwee said. Salem echoed her enthusiasm adding “It was a great experience. I had tons of fun.”
Coach Abdel Salem and Tara Zartman Jessica Steuber (right)eing a cadet is hard enough. Add being a diviM sion one football player and it’s nearly impossible to survive this place. The days are long M J and the weeks are even longer, but all is worth it when you step off that bus to tens of thousands of screaming college football fans.
“The regular season is the slow process of tearing my body apart one piece at a time that is made worth it every Saturday when we take the field,” said junior offensive lineman Drew Kerber.
Every ounce of sweat and blood that was shed to make it to that moment makes it allworth it. Most of the team has been dreaming of the moment to be a D-l football player since they first strapped up their first pair of cleats. The sacrifices made on a daily basis are much different than that of a “normal” football player. Team members are held at the same standards as cadet from 7 a.m.-noon and have football responsibilities from 1-7 p.m. somewhere in between, they have to find time to keep on top of classes and other training as well. This makes each loss during the "season sting a little more.
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“Winning the turnover margin is up to the offense, defense and special teams. It’s a three-way street that leads to winning or losing,” said junior defensive back Steffon Batts.
(from p. 73) cadets better men, but ask anyone who has put on that lightning bolt and they will explain how it prepare players for what they see later in life after the gridiron. There are split-second decisions that could potentially win or lose the game and of course, there’s teamwork.
“Winning the turnover margin is up to the offense, defense and special teams. It’s a three-way street that leads to winning or losing,” said junior defensive back Steffon Batts.
It takes everyone on the same page succeeding together and even though later in their careers these Airmen will work with Navy and Army personnel, for now... its war. Losing to those two teams leaves a sour taste for the whole year.
“Losing to Army and Navy was horrible, it will never happen again while we are here,” said sophomore defense lineman Nick Fitzgerald.
Freshman defensive back Dexter Walker boldly backed up his teammate saying, “Next year, the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy will be returning to the Air Force Academy.”
Tight End Nate Dreslinski (Photo by C2C Roed Mejia) Running BackJon Lee (Photo by C2C Kyle Palko) Running Back Scott Day (Photo by C2C Andrew Bathurst)Jfctie with Army gave Air Force its 16th consecutive f ■team title at the Service Academy Golf Classic in Colts Neck, NJ, this year. The three-day contest ^V couldn’t have been closer as the two teams shot
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Air Force senior Andrew Hoops finished in second place, two strokes back with a threeround total of 219 (+3). Junior Philip Colwell finished third at 220 (+4) while defending champion Kyle Westmoreland placed sixth at 224 (+8).
Another team titlefollowed at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Primm, NV, where the Falcons won by 13 strokes. The team score of 36 under par shattered the school record for best team score in a 54-hole tournament by 12 strokes. Westmoreland led the way firing a career best 65 in the final round.
‘’[Assistant coach Chris Wilson] and I are very proud of the way the team competed all week,” said Air Force head coach George Koury. “The guys have worked hard every day and are starting to Eisenhower’s Blue Course
see the results. Kyle had a solid week and his final round was impressive.”
Other season highlights included a second place at the PING Cougar Classic, hosted by Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. The Falcons shot a six-under par 282 in the final round for a three-round total of 15-under par.
Westmoreland tied for second individually at 13-under par after a four-under 68 in the final round. The performance earned him his third nomination for Mountain West Golfer of the Week in 2012-2013.
Senior Andrew Hoops also shot a 68 in the final round and finished in a tie for fifth place. Sophomore Blake Edwards tied for 16th place at one-under par, while junior Phillip Colwell at one stroke back tied for 17th.
A fourth place finish at the Mountain West Conference Championship, Air Force’s best ever, ended the year on a great note in Tuscon, AZ. Air Force posted a three-round total of 23 over par.
Westmoreland again led the Falcons with a three-round total of even-par, good for an eighth-place tie only the second MWC top 10 individual finish since 2005. Junior Philip Colwell followed in 18th place at six over par.
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Head Coach Kip Simons, a 1996 Olympian, designed a new pre-season workout plan that pushed the team further than ever before mentally as well as physically.
“It’s allmental. Ninety percent of this sport is being able to concentrate during tough moments,” Junior Tyler Huebner said. “Pre-season prepares us for performing on the road during season.”
The season was fast-approaching when team captain James Okamoto tore his Achilles during practice. With such a dramatic strike to the heart of the team, the fate of the season rested in thehands of the
remaining 15 healthy individuals andthe newly appointed Co-Captain Tory Brown.
Instead of backing down from a challenging season, the team hardened their resolve, put on their short shorts, and started working even harder than before. Plowing through practice after practice in preparation for the imminent competitions, their minds and body were hardened and ready for battle, and their toes were pointed straight toward success.
A few months into season, battered but unafraid, the men moved their way up to a #10 ranking in the NCAA as they headed into USAG National Championships hoping to gain their fourth USAG National Title.
“Bio-physiologically, we have the talent to win it all. We just have to avoid lordotic pikes as we move from the ‘storming’ phase into the ‘performing’ phase of becoming a well-oiled machine,” assistant coach Jeff Robinson said.
The Falcons qualified for the NCAA
Championships as a team for the third consecutive season. They competed in Rec Hall at Pennsylvania State University where they placed within top 10 for the first timein the program’s history—no easy feat considering how difficult high-level athletics becomes at a service academy. The gymnastics grind is no deterrent to freshman Denis Aurelius though.
“I don't care! I love it,” he said. “USAFA is everything I hoped it would be, and doing gymnastics for my country’s honor is just a bonus.”
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Among the proudest of achievements was the team setting a new record for the seven-year Doug Day era with a 193.825 combined points, breaking the previous score of 193.3 set in 2011. Then, the women shattered the new record with a 194.7 at the last home meet of the season.
The team also broke the school record for uneven bars by recording a 48.925, which they matched again at USAG National Championships. The previous record was held for 12 years by the 2001 team.
“The upperclassmen have set the bar high, and we look forward to carrying that on for years to come,” said freshman gymnast Shannen Kelly.
Linnaea Hance set a career-high breaking the 39-mark twice in the all-around this season, becoming the first gymnast since 2004 to do so. In addition, every member
of the team competing this season either matched or set career-high scores at least once.
Jennifer Larsen, Katie Hawthorne, and Linnaea Hance all qualified for NCAA Regionals in Columbus, OH, by getting ranked as three of the top five all-around competitors in the region (excluding the top 36 teams in the nation). At the meet, they placed 14th, 15th, and 16th respectively. Jessica Hanner was named the alternate for the meet on balance beam and Alexandra Stych was the alternate for floor.
Jessica Wallander also qualified for NCAA Regionals on vault, bars, and floor by being ranked first on each event (excluding the top 36 teams). At the competition, she tied for 13th on vault. During the conference championships, Wallander broke the school record for vault receiving a score of 9.925. This score matches the top vault score in conference history.
Five Falcons were awarded all-conference honors, tallying 11 awards total. Wallander
took home awards on vault, bars, and floor; Hance received them on uneven bars, beam, and all-around; Hawthornetook a pair on bars and all-around; Larsen marked on vault and all-around; and Hanner stood out on balance beam.
At USAG Nationals, Hance recorded the highest uneven bars score of the meet during both combined sessions of preliminar- i ies with a 9.85. Highlighted by the team’s record-matching score, Hance, Hawthorne, and Hanner all qualified for the individual finals on uneven bars. Stych and Hawthorne qualified for event finals on floor exercise and Wallander qualified for vault. Hawthorne recorded the team’s best individual finals routine with a second place finish on uneven bars. All five Falcons received first team All-American awards, and Jennifer Larsen received a second team award for her allaround performance during preliminaries.
“We’ve made some giant steps this season as far as putting the Air Force gymnastics team on the map,” said Jessica Hanner, 2012-2013 team captain, “and we’re on our way to even better things.”
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he Air Force hockey team battled through M a roller coaster season as the Falcons m finished the season with a 17-13-7 overall M record and placed second in the Atlantic V Hockey Association with a 15-7-5 mark. The Falcons collected their seventh-consecutive winning season, a new school record.
After a rough start, the Falcons went 14-4-4 in the final 18 regular-season games. AFA swept 13th-ranked Niagara in the final regular-season series at home, the highest-ranked team the Falcons have ever swept. Entering the 2012-2013 campaign, Air Force was one ofjust seven schools in the nation to compete in the NCAA Tournament five of the last six years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012). Unfortunately, that run came to end this year at the hands of the Canisius Golden Griffins in the Atlantic Hockey Association Tournament here March 16.
Canisius scored the game-winning goal 1:08 into overtime as seventh-seeded Canisius beat second-seeded Air Force, 4-3, in game two of the best-of-three quarterfinal series.
“I thought we played a terrific game,’' head coach Frank Serratore said. “We spotted them a goal, but came back to lead 3-1. Our penalty kill was very good and we scored a power-play goal. We also had 53 shots.”
In the first minute of overtime, Air Force attempted to clear the puck from its own zone but McKellar knocked
it down at the blue line. His shot from the top of the left circlehit an Air Force defenseman and the puck popped high into the air. Without anyone seeing the puck, it landed over the shoulder of Jason Torf and onto the back of his leg. The puck then rolled off his leg and into the net for the game-winner at 1:08. McKellar’s unassisted goal ended Air Force’s season.
Air Force outshot
Canisius, 53-25, in the game. AFA was 1 -for-6 on the power play while Canisius was 0-for-3. Torf made 21 saves while Tony Capobianco made 50 for the Griffs.
“The difference in the game was Capobianco. He was great,” Serratore said. “This game certainly didn’t go the way it was supposed to go for us. I give Canisius credit, they fought back to tie the game and then they got the bounce in overtime.
Stephen Carew - Vic Heyliger award: voted on by the team, this is the cornerstone of Air Force hockey. It is awarded to the player whose dedication, character, leadership and work ethic exemplifies Falcon hockey and is named after the Academy’s first hockey coach.
Kyle De Laurell - Chuck Delich Most Valuable Player award
David Bosner - Jim Bowman Award for top scholar-athlete
Adam McKenzie - Defensive Player of the Year
Mike McDonald - Most Improved Player
Ben Carey - John Matchefts Award for top freshman
Ryan Timar - Larry Cronk Award for most inspirational player
“This is a bitter pill to swallow. But we have been very fortunate in this league and we have done this to a lot of teams. 1 am very proud of our team. We got off to a rough start this season and these guys battled back to get a first-round bye.”
earn captain Erik Smith tallied a career-best four goals to lead the Air Force lacrosse team to a 16-12 victory over East Coast Athletic Conference rival Hobart April 27 at Falcon Stadium.
Mike Crampton and Ryland De Pol both added hat tricks for the Falcons, while sophomore Keith Dreyer dished out a personal-best five assists. Senior Austin Fox playing in his final game for the Falcons, recorded 14 saves, including eight in the opening half.
With the win Air Force moved to 7-7 for the year and 2-5 in conference, a modest record that hides two tremendous nearwins. The Falcons nearly upset #12 Ohio State falling 10-9 in a home game April 20. On the road against #4 Denver, the Pioneers needed overtime to edge the Falcons 11-10 March 26. Denver and Ohio State reached the final four and elite eight of the NCAA Division I playoffs.
“I’m really happy that our seniors were able to end their careers with a win,” said Air Force head coach Eric Seremet. “They’ve been through a lot of challenges and a lot of adversity over the past four years, but they’ve helped this program get to a better place than when they came in. The game today was all about playing for our seniors.”
“I was really pleased with the way (defenseman) f Matt Puleo played today,” added Seremet. “He did a great job stopping [Hobart’s Alex] Love, who is undoubtedly one of the top attackmen in our league.”
Four Air Force players were honored by the ECAC La-
crosse League in their annual awards, as voted on by the league’s coaches. Crampton, Smith and Bryan Price were all named second-team all-conference honorees, while freshman Alex Warden was named to the league’s all-rookie team.
Crampton also earned the team most valuable player award. He led the Falcons with 53 points, including a team-best 34 goals. His 34 goals are the most in a single season for an Air Force player since 1998, while his 53 points are the most for a Falcon since 1994.
Crampton, who registered hat tricks in five of Air Force’s last six games and eight total on the season, ranks among the nation’s leaders in both points per game and goals per game. He also reached the 100-point career plateau with his personal-best 11 points in a win at Mercer, becoming just the fifth Air Force player in the past 20 years to reach the mark and just the second to do so as a junior.
Smith was tabbed the team’s offensive MVP, while Puleo was named the defensive MVP.
Smith had a standout season for the Falcons finishing the year with 29 points, including a career-best 21 goals. The doeverything midfielder scored three man-up goals on the season, took nearly half of the Falcons’ face-offs and earned the team’s Ground Ball Award for the third-straight year, picking up 57 ground balls on the season.
Meanwhile, Puleo was an anchor for the Falcons’ defense in his third year as a starting close defenseman. Stepping into the shoes of four-year all-conference defender Dayton Gilbreath, Puleo recorded 23 ground balls on the year and ranked second on the team with 17 caused turnovers.
alcons claimed four medals at the 2013 m National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships at the U.S. Olympic Shooting a Center in Colorado Springs in April.Sopho§ more Meredith Carpentier walked away with gold in the women’s air rifle championship and Kevyn Stinett. a freshman, earnedthe bronze. Freshman David Higgins took silver for the men’s50-meter prone and Tyler Rico won bronze for men’s air rifle.
‘All the guys had moments of great performances,” said head coach Launi Meili. “We need to work on consistency for the long haul but we are showing signs of top athletes in the sport.”
Carpentier shot a 396/400 to open up a five-point lead on second-place qualifiers and NationalJunior Team members Elizabeth Grantz from Illinois and Haylea Broughton from Oklahoma. Stinett shot a 102.7 in the finals to finishthird with 887.7 overall points, just .3 shy of second-place finisher Sasha Perez. In women’ssmallbore (.22), Carpentier fired a 562/600 and 568/600 for an overall 1,130 and finished 23rd. Stinett outscored her teammate by a nine-point margin, scoring a 570 and 569 to finish 12th with an overall 1,139.
liggins came in second after tying in the regular match and again in the 10-shot shoot off with opponent Ryan Anderson. The two had to shoot a sudden death shot which Anderson won with a 10.1 against Higgins’ 10.0. Higgins final score was 1,296.
Craig O’Daniel was in a three-way shoot off to get into the 50-meter prone final and had a good performance throughout the match, he finished seventh overall with 1,279.1 points. Rico had a final score of 1,173 and finished 19th. In the 50-meter three-position smallbore, Rico and Higgins finished ninth and 10th, respectively. Rico’s final score was 2,292, Higgins final score was 2,288. O’Daniel finished with 2,271 points and in 15th place.
Previously in the men’s air rifle finals, Higgins and O’Daniel finished ninth and 14th, respectively. Higgins had a two-day final of 1,168 with two 584s. O’Daniel scored a 585 and 580 for both days totaling 1,165 points. Rico earned bronze with his two-day final score of 1,177 points (594 and 583).
In the men’s50-meter prone matches, Higgins was in the lead with 1,191 overall points. After day one, Higgins had 594 points. He then scored a 597 to finish the match with 1191 total points. O'Daniel had 587 points on day one and scored 592 the next for a total of 1179 points. Rico’s scored a 587 and 586 on days one and two, respectively, to finish with 1,173 points.
In the 50-meter Three Position, Higgins scored 2,288 points after two days. O’Daniel scored 2,271.
ophomore Scott McGilli® * vray stepped up to take the deciding penalty kick for ^ Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference Championship against No. 9 New Mexico trying to ignore the gravity of the situation.
“I was just focused on keeping the ball low and not hitting it over like the last kid [from New Mexico],” said McGillivray.
Stepping forward, McGillivray calmly buried the ball into the lower right corner, setting off the celebration as the Falcons captured their first-ever conference championship at the NCAA Division I level and first NCAA tournament appearance since 1997.
The road to the conference title was anything but smooth for the Falcons. Seeded third in the tournament, the Falcons easily disposed of sixth seeded UNLV 4-2, setting up a match-up with second-seeded Cal State Bakersfield. After giving up a goal in the first half, the Falcons desperately needed an equalizer. This came when senior Paddie
Compton took a pass from senior captain Kevin Durr and blasted a shot from 25 yards out into the bottom right comer of the goal. The game went to double overtime beforesenior Conor Henry turned and sent a through ball to junior Brian Klazura who roofed a shot passed the keeper, sending the Falcons to the final.
“I got the ball a step ahead of the defender, took a touch towards goal, looked up and ended up toe-poking it above the keeper’s head,” said Klazura. “Then I yelled as I ran to the sidelines to celebrate.”
“They were the only really good team we could beat, because we knew how they played,” said senior captain Eric Tise.
Still, in front of 1,052 active Lobo faithful, New Mexico was able to notch the go-ahead goal in the first half of the title match. With time running out in the game, a failed clearance bounced out to Durr with 16 seconds left.
“I sent in a free kick, and I thought it would be the last chance in the game,” said Durr. “But somehow the ball bounced back out to me and I took a chance.”
Durr’s game-saving volley sent the game to overtime, and following 20 minutes of scoreless play, four Falcon seniors made their penalty kicks and one Lobo missed, putting McGillivray in prime position.
“Our seniors were the core of the team,” said McGillivray. “We had a really mature group and would not have made it as far as we did without them.”
The Falcons advanced to the NCAA tournament to play the University of Washington Huskies in Seattle, WA, on a muddy, uneven field. In rough conditions, the Falcons dropped a tight 1 -0 game to the Huskies despite a free kick from Durr which reverberated off the cross bar.
“Looking back on the season, we can definitely be proud of ourselves,” said Durr. “We made a spectacular run at the end and despite losing in the first round [ol the NCAAs], we all know we achieved something special.”
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ir Force senior Kevin Durr was drafted by the Seattle Sounders FC Jan. 22 in the 2013 Major League Soccer Supplemental Draft. Durr was the 16th selection of the first round.
“I was obviously thrilled to get drafted,” Durr said. “After the Seattle Sounders combine, they expressed their interest and discussed the option of drafting me early in the Supplemental Draft. To be honest, I did not expect it until I actually heard my name being called out. It was a very exciting moment.”
The Supplemental Draft consists of four rounds, which are called Rounds 1 through 4, but in many ways it is rounds 3 through 6 of the MLS SuperDraft, held one week prior in Indianapolis, IN. The Supplemental Draft allows for only
players who have finished their college eligibility and been nominated by an MLS club, as well as youth internationals made available by MLS.
Durr, a two-time all-West Region selection, led the Falcons to their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 1997 by pacing the team in scoring with 15 points. He posted teamhighs of five goals and five assists and finished third in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation in total shots with 59.
Durr was also named first-team all-conference and the Most Valuable Player of the MPSF tournament this season.
“There is certainly a chance to play professional soccer, however there are several limiting factors,” Durr said.
“As of now, I am trying to make it out to Seattle as much as much as I can, to
train and play whenever possible. It is tough to say what the future holds, besides my commitment in the Air Force, I will try to keep my options open and hope for the best.
The last Air Force player drafted by the MLS was Daniel Wasson in the fourth round of the supplemental draft in 2006. Wasson transferred to the University of Tulsa following his sophomore year at the Academy. The last Academy graduate to be selected was Rich Cullen, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 draft by the Colorado Rapids.
^omen’s soccer had a season of neara m ^misses in2012. The Falcons went a M f 5-9-3 overall finishing seventh in I f the Mountain West Conference, ir Air Force began the season 4-1 -2, tits best start since 2005. The Falcons allowed just two goals and pitched six shutouts in its first seven matches to start the season.
But then the cadets got derailed going 1-8-1 [including dropping their last seven contests. Seven [of Air Force’s nine losses came by just onescore [however.
“This season, even though it didn’t end how we [wanted it to, was still one I will always remem^ber,” said Stephanie Patterson. The senior for[ward led the Falcons in scoring with five goals [and 10 points. “We set several records and had tn unbelievable start. I wish I could restart the
season and do it all over again.”
Air Force posted a 0.95 goals-allowed average for the season, the third lowest in school history andthe second-lowest in the NCAA Division I era.
“We kicked off the season with a phenomenal start. We had found our rhythm, were playing top caliber soccer, but most importantly having a blast doing it all,” said senior defender Eryn Avjian. “I know I won’t be around next year to attend all the games, however I take solace knowing that I will get to watch them from afar [as the Falcons] amaze the country with their dedication to each other and to the beautiful game.”
Sophomore midfielder Felicia Sturgeon earned second-team all-conference honors for the Falcons. Women’s soccer had 10 players named to the academic all-conference team, led by Avjian, who earned her fourth all-academic selection.
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* M en’s swimming and Jm JM diving finished with Wm 339 points earning M l^r I sixth place at the 2013 M ^ ■ Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Swimming and Diving Championships at East Los Angeles College.
Falcons had 10 times crack the school top 10 list led by a strong showing in the 1,650-yard freestyle.
Air Force had four of the top 11 swims in the 1,650 free, led by sophomore Max Evans-Nolan. Evans-Nolan placed fourth with a time of 15:24.04, which is the third-fastest in school history.
Freshman Kevin Jackson followed with a seventh place finish. His time of 15:29.62 is fifth-fastest time in Academy history and his 1,000-yard split of 9:20.95 is the sixth. Sophomore Alex Strom took eighth with a time of 15:32.03, which is eighth at Air Force and his 1,000 split of 9:21.00 is seventh in school history. Freshman Robert Graves took 11th with a time of 15:43.62 and his 1,000 split of 9:24.42 is eighth.
In the 200-yard backstroke, senior Matt Millikin just missed the school record, placing third overall.His finals time of 1:45.81 missed the school record by .21 seconds and is second all-time. Junior Angus MacDonald followed in 10th with a time of 1:48.36.
In the 100-yard freestyle, sophomore Ryan Dunne placed 14th with a prelim time of 45.33. Senior Tim Martinelli took 15th. His prelim time of 44.93 is the eighth-fastest time in school history.
In the 200-yard breaststroke, freshman Michael Barnosky placed 12th with a finals time of 2:02.53, which is eighth in school history. Senior Kaleb Jenkins placed 17th with a finals time of 2:02.46, which is sixth.
In the 200-yard butterfly, freshman Sean Ledford placed 15th for the Falcons with a time of 1:50.78.
Air Force took fifth in the 400-yard freestyle relay. The group of MacDonaid, freshman George Frank, Martinelli and Dunne swam a season-best time of 2:59.46.
The team placed 10 athletes, five divers and five swimmers, on the 2012-13 MPSF Swimming and Diving AllConference Team. Millikin and Dominic Vallejo led the way with two all-conference performances each.
Senior Brent White was the third Falcon to earn firstteam honors. Two more divers earned second-team honors, freshman Nathaniel Zillweger and junior Alex Pecci. A trio of Falcons earned second-team honors in the 1,650 free - Evans-Nolan. Jackson and Strom.
Joining Millikin in the 100 back was MacDonald. Barnosky also earned second-team honors with a sixth place finish in the 100 breast.
Sam Weiser (top) and Michael Barnosky, breastroke Diver Alex PecciJfc ir Force women broke 13 school records in their last meet of the 2012-2013 season Feb. 20-23 during the 2013
[f Mountain West Conference Swimming and Diving Championships at the Palo Alto Community College Aquatic Center in San Antonio, TX.
Sophomore Kimberly Davis accounted for five of the new high marks. She set the school record in the 100-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle as the lead leg of the 400-yard and 800yard relays respectively. She posted a time of 50.20 in the 100-yard free and a time of 1:48.48 in the 200-yard free. Davis also broke the 200-yard breaststroke school record with a time of 2:15.17. She finished 10th overall in the event. As the meet continued, she broke her own school records in the 200-yard and 400-yard individual medleys. Davis finished overall in the 400 IM with a time of 4:13.43 and third in the 200 IM with a time of 1:59.15.
“Breaking the records felt unreal. I definitely did not go into the meet with
that as a specific goal in mind. But once I got the first one Wednesday night it got me fired up for the rest of the meet,” Davis said. “I’m so excited for how I did this year and can’t wait until conference next February to try to improve even more. It feels amazing doing so well in events I wasn’t expecting to - the 100 and 200 free - because it means that my training is paying off even more than I thought it was going to.”
Freshman Sarah Menke broke several records in the distance freestyle events. She started with the 500-yard freestyle record swimming a time of 4:49.70. She placed 6th overall in the 1,650-yard freestyle, breaking a 17-year-old school record with a time of 16:40.77. During that race she also broke the 1,000-yard freestyle school record with a time of 10:02.05.
Senior Haley Holcombe broke the 16-year-old 100-yard butterfly school record with a time of 54.80 placing 10th overall in the event. She also swam the second fastest time in team history in the 200-yard butterfly with a time of
2:02.01 placing eighth overall.
Four of the five relay teams broke schoolrecords at the meet.
The 400-yard freestyle relay placed sixth overall with a time of 3:23.59 and consisted of Davis, senior Heather Ireland, juniors Erin Bleyl and Hannah Cesare. The 800 freestyle relay team placed sixth overall, with a time of 7:19.96, and consisted of Davis, Menke, Bleyl and Cesare.
The 200 medley relay swam by junior Sam Laughlin, freshman Leah Weber, Holcombe and Davis went a time of 1:44. Finally, the 400 medley relay recorded a time of 3:46.41 and was made up of Laughlin, Weber. Holcombe and Cesare.
"I was so excited to see the reactions from the girls once we broke the record. All out hard work paid off. There is nothing that beats the feeling of achievement with your closest friends,” Laughlin said after the first record-setting medley, (continued on p. 98)
Hannah Cesare, freestylehe future of women’s diving looks bright as freshmen Jessica Horn and Summer Getty along with sophomores Jeannie Nolan and Lainie Long qualified for the Mountain West Conference Championship meet in San Antonio, TX, this season.
Horn ended in seventh on the one-meter consolation round (230.91 points), 25th on three-meter (211.05) and 28th on the platform event (135.99).
Getty finished 30th on one-meter (180.69), 30th on three-meter (199.80) and 20th on the platform event (174.03).
Nolan wasn't far behind at 32nd on one-meter (204.00) and 22nd on three-meter (233.10). The sophomore’s inspiration for working hard through every practice and into every competition came from the commitment the Lady Falcons gave over nine months’ worth of energy and effort.
“Our USAFA Swim and Dive team is full of girls who always give their all and never give up. It makes being on this team worthwhile," Nolan said, (continued on p. 98)
SWIMMING
(from p. 96) This season the Falcons also had several other swimmers crack the school top 10 list. Senior Katrina Castellanos finished second in the 100 breaststroke, third in the 200 breaststroke, and fourth in the 200 IM. Freshman Madelyn Huttner is third in the 200 IM and fourth in the 400 IM. Davis is moved to third in the 50 free and freshman Jenna Tasic is fifth in the 200 butterfly. Bleyl moved up to fifth in the 500 freestyle and Menke is fourth in the 200 freestyle.
Three swimmers were named to the 2013 all-conference team for top eight finishes. Davis led the way, earning all-conference in the 200 and 400 IM. Holcombe earned all-conference in the 200 butterfly and Menke earned all-conference in the 1,650 freestyle.
The team ended their season with a dual meet record of 8-4.
DIVING
(from p. 97) Long placed 21st on onemeter (206.55), 29th on three-meter (203.25) and fourth on the platform event consolation round (196.98). She also competed at the NCAA Zone E Championships placing 45th on one-meter (199.05) and 20th on the platform (198.30).
For Long, the element of teamwork played a vital role in the amount of improvement and success that was achieved. “As a team, I think we were a cohesive group that rooted each other on; all while maintaining a level of competitiveness,” she said.
Junior team captain, Rachel Kennedy, was extremely impressed with how the women’s team developed throughout the season from where they began in August.
“It’s rough coming out of the summer break and hitting the diving boards right away. But all of us persevered and jumped right into training and encouraged one another to grow stronger mentally and physically to learn new dives,” Kennedy said. “I would say our enthusiasm as a team is one of our major strengths and it makes me excited to imagine what all of us ladies havein store to be competitive
for next year.”
Jfe tough schedule to drive improvement for a talented team was the plan for men’s tennis in 2013-2014 and the f f Falcons, especially Lance Wilhelm, rose to the challenge.
“When I built this schedule two years ago, I knew we would have one of our strongest teams in years in terms of talent, so I wanted to challenge them,” said Head Coach Dan Oosterhous. “Given the strength of our schedule, having another 10-win season was a big milestone for us.”
The Falcons worked hard through a short fall season. Highlighting the early year was a semi-final finish by Wilhelm at the Las Vegas regional tournament. The senior Falcon’s co-captain suffered a three-set loss to the top seed and eventual champion.
Spring rolled around bringing the challenging team schedule where the cadets went 11-14.
“Our losses came against very good
Lance Wilhelm teams and every team except one that we fell to was nationally ranked during the season, making this the toughest Air Force tennis schedule in years,” Ossterhous said. “They responded well, beating five regional teams, the most matches we’ve won in our region in six years. We also had wins over two teams that made the NCAA tournament.”
Two Falcons received All-Conference selection, Wilhelm and sophomore Grant Taylor.
Wilhelm wrapped up one of the most
successful careers in program history becoming only the second player to win the team most valuable player award all four years. He was Mountain Region Senior of the Year and finished the season ranked #82 (of more than 2,500) in the division I singles.
“We finished the year playing our best tennis in a loss at the Mountain West Conference tourney to the eventual and defending champs Boise State,” Oosterhous said. “I expect even more from this team as we will have very experienced five seniors on the roster. Keep an eye out for what these guys do next year.”
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^^^^fcenior Hannah Dake held the Falcons’ K fate in her hands after three hours of intense match play against the Colorado ^ Buffaloes in Air Force women’s tennis season opener. At 6-6 in the third set on Court 2, Dake felt pressure but also excitement as her teammates cheered her on from the sidelines. A win would be the first time in 13 years the Falcons defeated the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Taking deep breaths between each point, Dake and her opponent fought their hardest in the tiebreaker. The Falcon came up with an amazing overhead and a volley to win the third set and match, 6-4,3-6, 7-6(5), starting Air Force off in the 2012-2013 season. The team started strong in conference play as well with a dominating 6-1 victory over Colorado State University as Well.
Sophomore Natasha Rizvi led the team in singles with an outstanding 22-12 record at the #4 position. In doubles, the team of seniors MelissaCecil and Dake at the #1 position, as well as the team of senior Christine Molina and Rizvi at the #2 position, both accumulated
more 20 wins throughout the year. By the end of the season, the Falconsachieved a winning record of 13-11, their fourth consecutive year to do so.
All three seniors received all-conference honors at the Mountain West Conference tournament, Cecil and Dake for doubles and Molina in singles.
Dake ended the season winning both the regional and national ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. This award, founded in 1982, recognizes players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
As co-captain of the women’s tennis team, Dake stood out not only on the court, but also led the team in several community service events. She selflessly volunteered whenever she had free time from studying and her job as the Group 4 Peer.
Leadership from all three seniors helped the team to develop a close-knit mentality.
“I think what sets us apart from other teams is that we are like sisters,” Rizvi said. “We have that ability to be honest with each other and support each other on and off the court.”
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raveling to Las Vegas to take on the top teams in the Mountain West, men’s track and field defended its conference title, becoming the first team in Academy history to do so.
Highlighted by three individual event titles, the men conquered Colorado State by an astounding 45 points. Amidst a tough field, the women fought valiantly to score 51 points behind champions San Diego State (182).
With the temperature soaring above 90 degrees, the men finished the last day of the competition strong. Sophomore Zach Perkins, repeating his success in the 1,500 meter run (3:44.38) from the indoor season, defended his title on the outdoor track, followed by freshman Patrick Corona and junior Jake Hawkins placing fifth and sixth respectively.
Senior Anthony Delgado led the field in the 400 meter followed by teammate David Ptacek with times of 47.76 and 48.39 seconds, respectively.
“Winning the 1,500 was great but winning a conference title was better; winning as a team always beats out an individual effort,” Perkins said.
Senior Cale Simmons led the pole vault squad in the Academy’s most successful pole vault competition to date, claiming five of the top seven places and 30 points overall. Cale cleared a height of 18’0.5”, while twin brother Rob Simmons
Rebecca Esselstein and Emily Wagemaker, 1,500 meters at conference championships placed second to Cale on misses. Sophomore Joey Uhle marked a clearance of 17’4.5” to place third, junior Cort Rogers (16’4.75”) and freshman Dylan Bell (16'0.75”) finished up the competition placing fifth and seventh respectively.
See pages 116-117 for more on men’s
Cale Simmons (Photo by vault Mike Kaplan)
The women gave their all on the track to score respectably against tough competition. The Falcons were paced by second place finishes from Annette Eichenberger in the 800-meter run (2:07.83) and Jenn Bremser in the 3,000-meter steeple chase (10:38:53). Top scores were also recorded by Elisabeth Mellado with a fourth place finish in the pole vault with a season best of 12’ 11.5”, and in the high jump by Regan Rogers (5’6.5”) and Rachel Heraldwho jumped the same height placing fifth and sixth respectively.
The men and women finished up their season in high hopes, the men looking forward to defending their title a third time and the women adding accolades to their wall. Improvement is on the mind of every academy track athlete as is the determination to win.
“I honestly hate losing more than I like winning. Taking second in indoors just made me want it more for outdoors,” said junior Alex Lindsey.
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*^ he 2012 season was a year of “firsts” for Air Force volleyball. The current players had their first road win, and the team’s first since 2003, against the University of Reno. The Falcons also beat the University of Denver in five hard-fought games at home. The match wasn’t an Academy first, but it did ^avenge a 2011 loss to the Pioneers in Denver.
“This season proved to be a great improvement for this i team and this program. It’s exciting to imagine where this beam will be in only a few seasons,” said junior Josalynn [Wise. “With a great coaching staff and hard-working dayers, Air Force volleyball will only grow to be extremely successful.”
The team won more games than previous seasons, how[ever one of their biggest memories as a team is the first [ever Service Academy Challenge played in the Washing[ton D.C. The four-way tournament pitted the Falcons igainst Army, Navy and The Citadel. Air Force head :oach Matt McShane organized the tournament so the service academies would play inside the Pentagon gym "on the weekend closest to 9/11. Several generals came to watch service academy rivals on the court and the team even
got to personally meet with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen Mark A Welsh III.
This was at the very beginning of the season and the team still had some kinks to work out, but Air Force sunk Navy and beat The Citadel. Unfortunately, they lost a closely-contested come-back match in five sets against the Anny.
ATTACK
Kills 1307
Errors 689
Total Attacks 3797
SET Assists 1236
Attempts 3747
SERVE Aces 103
Errors 183
Attempts 2251
SERVE RECEIVE
“Although we had come to play volleyball against other military academies, we came away with more than just a sports competition. We each got a little glimpse of life after the Air Force Academy,” said senior Maiya Perich. “That’s not to say that we are all going to become colonels and generals and work at the Pentagon, but the trip re-inspired us as Airmen. We were blessed to be able to go to the Pentagon and create memories that most other student athletes will never get the chance to do."
Errors 107
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Reception Pet .953
DEFENSE Digs 1462
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Block Assist 328
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The quote was instilled with the men’s water polo team throughout the season through hard practices and iinstdominant teams. It alsoled Air l conference championship, k'hole year has been a wild ride for my a water poloplayer for Air Force,” miu uui oiiiunson. Probably the most meaningful, memorable and truly awesome point of the season was the feeling the whole team had going into our Western Water Polo Association conference tournament. We came in confident and really there was a passion that the | whole team exuded that was unlike anything I had felt prior to this endeavor.”
This year’s cadets came out hungry, and started the season with a close game and tough loss to top-seeded University of California San Diego. This gave the Falcons hope as they pushed on for success. The Falcons went on to become undefeated at home (6-0) and (1312) on the road.
Doing well in regular season was an accomplishment, but the team wanted more. The team was out for blood and exuded an aura of confidence with determi-
nation. Coach Jeff Heidmous told the team throughout the year it didn’t matter what they did, who they beat, or who they lost to before November and the team took that to heart.
After the first round win against Claremont, the team was feeling confident. The team had come up big with a 14-6 win and made good on the promise to not let Claremont feel like they had any say in the outcome of the game at all.
Loyola Marymount proved to be a stronger opponent. However the Falcons stuck together, stayed strong, and showed what true Air Force endurance is by having the guts to hang on and win that nail-biter of a game 10-9.
“Finally we were up against UC San Diego, a team that had narrowly beaten us just a week prior and again earlier in the season,” said Smithson. “However we had always proven to be a very tough opponent.”
The night before the game, Petar Jackovich put into perspective what was on the line for the team.
“A lot of us could have gone to a big water polo school like USC or UCLA,” he said. “But winning a championship for them is supposed to happen, it loses its meaning, but we have the chance to go down in history and to really make our mark as a team for AF water polo, so let’s do it!” (continued on p. 110)
Utility Player Cruz Smithson(from p. 109) With steeled resolve, the Falcons proved they had strength and endurance in that game andthe determination to win. With Air Force leading by three with three minutes left, the players could hear the murmur of the spectators that we had won. The team however didn’t stop, not until the last second ticked off the clock, securing a 9-7 win for Air Force.
Air Force ended up winning a championship for the first time in 18 years. Two cadets, Smithson and Josh Stedman, earned with All-American Honors.
The Western Water Polo Association recognized Stedman, Smithson, Mike Fish and Ben Rogers for All-Conference awards. Despite the numerous awards, the 2012 Air Force Water Polo team was more than championship team, it was a brotherhood.
“For me at least, the greatest feeling came when Coach Heidmous showed his belief that the game was over and we had emerged victorious,” said Smithson. “There is no greater feeling than that long deserved win after such a grueling season. We would not have played at a championship level without first playing for each other.”
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f in dual meets and fourth at the Western Wrestling Conference Regional Tournament. In addition, Josh Martinez, Dylan Hyder, Josh Kreimier and Cole VonOhlen - a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior - qualified for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Nationals. Not since 2008 has the program has guided four wrestlers to nationals.
“It is really fun to see the team come together and do well after always seeing all the hard work that they put in,” VonOhlen said. “Over the past four seasons, it has been awesome to see the team continuously get better and I know that they are going to keep going in the right direction after I leave.”
First time entrants Martinez and Hyder gained valuable experience at the prestigious event. The freshman finished the season 28-11 while Hyder’s record was 21-14. Making his second trip, Kreimier put together a solid run with some vietories and a last second loss to eventual champion Derek St. John of Iowa. He ended the year with a 28-6 ledger.
“Qualifying for the NCAA tournament
is nice but not the end goal,” Kreimier said. “As our team momentum continues it will increase the belief, motivation and intensity every day in the Air Force Wrestling room. [Then we’ll go] beyond just qualifying a few guys [and find] ourselves with a handful of AllAmericans.”
VonOhlen finished in the top 12 for the second year in a row on his fourth consecutive trip to nationals. The senior is the third wrestler in Air Force history to become a four-time NCAA participant, joining Dale Walters (1982) and Scott Frohardt (2002). VonOhlen, 27-4, closes out his career with a 139-26 record, ranking third in program history in career wins. He also set the school record for career falls with 51.
Other notable achievements this year include an eighth place team finish at the respected Southern Scuffle Tournament. Propelled by place winners Martinez, Gabe Martinez and VonOhlen, the Falcons finished 11th at the Las Vegas Invitational against highly-ranked national opponents.
This season also marks the first time Air Force garnered a clear victory over rivaled opponent Northern Iowa winning 19-18.
“We are very proud of the team’s progress this season. Producing quality wins over nationally-ranked opponents, climbing into the national rankings (23rd) as a team and sending four athletes to the NCAA’s are all positive indicators in our program development,” Head Coach Joel Sharratt said. “We have seven of 10 starters returning to next year’s team and only graduate one of our four qualifiers. We believe the bar can and will be raised for our future falconsa new precedence has been set.”
Josh Martinez was named Western Wrestling Conference Freshman of the Year in his premiere campaign.
The team graduates 10 involved and valuable seniors. However, the underclassmen will continue the earned reputation of a hard-working network of men as they continue to train relentlessly in the off-season. Duty will call again for the Falcons to compete, and they will answer with an unshakeable and determined will to win.
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“[Cole] has the physical talent that allowed him to compete as one of the nation’s very best but his dedication and commitment to excellence in his preparation for competition is what truly set him apart,” Wrestling Head Coach Joel Sharratt said. “He took training and preparation very serious and showed up for his work-outs in the right frame of mind every day.”
VonOhlen raised the bar for grappiers on the most significant statistic in program history. He is the all-time pin leader with 51 career falls. He finished his career third on the list of all-time wins, closing out his senior campaign with 139 career victories in the Blue and Silver. He is also just the third Falcon in program history to be a fourtime NCAA Championship Qualifier. VonOhlen was named wrestling team captain in his junior year, the first underclassman to earn the honor in almost four decades.
“I would have liked some things to turn out differently, particularly at the national tournaments, but I would like to believe that I gave the best effort that I could,” VonOhlen said. “I trained and lived with a desire to reach certain goals, and even though I was not able to reach some of them I am still proud of the effort that I gave.”
Von Ohlen’s final year is memorable for Falcon wrestling with the team going 11-4 in dual meets and four athletes
qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Des Moines, IA.
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The outbound senior will not / have to look far to see there is a young man who will be chasing many of the all-time Air Force wrestling records. Freshman Josh Martinez has picked up right where VonOhlen left the bar as a freshman in 2010-11.
“It's always nice to be compared to one of the greats of our program’s history. There are definitely things Cole does and did that I want to do in my career,” the freshman said.
Martinez, like VonOhlen, was selected as the Western Wrestling Conference Freshmen of the Year and enjoyed a torrent of success in his first season as a Falcon wrestler. In his initial campaign, Martinez amassed 28 wins, not far off
VonOhlen’s mark of 31 victories as a freshman. Meanwhile, the quality of the 2012-13 schedule allowed Martinez to climb to a ranking of eighth in the nation, compared to a firstseason ranking of 11th for VonOhlen.
“There are definitely expectations that come with being compared to him, but I have goals of my own that I want to accomplish. He left big shoes to fill for sure, but I have no problem stepping into them and starting to run,” Martinez said.
The heir apparent has already taken
his first step towards becoming a fourtime NCAA Championship Qualifier, as he earned his first trip at 125 pounds this season. Martinez also earned the opportunity to become just the second Falcon wrestler to claim four All-Academy Championships, when he successfully took home his first championship in West Point, NY, this February.
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The young cadets in today’s program have committed to following in the footsteps of their predecessors; men like NCAA champion Don Henderson, three-time All-American Terry Isaacson and NCAA runner-up and two-time All-American Kevin Hoy. When they are added up. Falcons have reached the podium 11 times, final dance three times and the championship once.
Martinez knows he has a long way to go to earn a spot with those names. It starts with “putting in the work now.” he said.
“I’ve been to the national tournament; I have been dead tired in overtime matches. I have beaten all-Americans. I know what it takes to be on the podium the next three years. It’s just a matter of getting it done.”
After leading the Falcons to their second straight outdoor conference title, Air Force track and field head coach Ralph Lindeman was selected by his peers as the Mountain West Men’s Coach of the Year at the conelusion of the MW Championships in Las Vegas, NV.
Under the direction of Lindeman and his coaching staff, the men easily defended their conference title May 11 as they bettered the field by 45 points and saw every member of the 28-man travel party score at least one of the team’s 210 total points. Air Force collected three individual event titles, 11 runner-up placements and eight third-place finishes.
It is the fourth outdoor coaching award for Lindeman, who also claimed the honor in 2001, 2003 and 2012. The Falcons’ mentor has alsoearned the MW Indoor Coach of the Year award on five occasions (2001,2004, 2008, 2011,2012), as well as awards as the WAC Indoor Coach of the Year (1995) and the WAC Cross Country Coach of the Year (1991). He was also honored as the 1989 Big West Coach of the Year while at Long Beach State. With its back-to-backtitles at the MW Outdoor Championships, the track and field team has now claimed three of the five conference titles held by all Academy sports, joining the 2003 cross country team and the 2004 men’s basketball team.
Ralph Lindeman (Courtesy photo)t’s easy to see the similarities between pole vaulters at the Air Force Academy and pilots. The same adrenaline-fueled cadet-athletes who voluntarily invert themselves over 18 feet in the air on a fiberglass pole are usually the same ones who want to be behind the controls of a state-of-theart aircraft.
Success is nothing new for the Falcons’ pole vault program.
Over the last six years, the Falcons have become a force in the Mountain West, claiming six conference titles, 18 allconferenceselections and 39 scoring finishes.
However, Air Force truly exploded onto the scene last year, as an indoor title by senior Cale Simmons started a stretch of four straight Mountain West championship titles for Academy vaulters. In addition, the Falcons have claimed at least five of the eight scoring finishes during each of the last four
meets with those points helping Air Force secure two of its first three team titles.
Simmons, who set the MW Outdoor Championship-meet record of 18’ l 3A”as a junior, added his name to the top of the Mountain West’s all-time list in 2013, when he cleared an Academy- and conference-leading mark of 18’43A” at the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays.
Simmons was one of two Falcons to clear 18-feet at that meet, as sophomore Joey Uhle, the 2013 indoor conference champion, vaulted into second on the Academy and Mountain West’s all-time listwith an 18’ 1” clearance.
The Falcons added another 18-foot vaulter to its roster at the Mountain West Outdoor Championships this season, as senior Rob Simmons cleared 18’0V2” to take second.
In addition to the program’s success at the conference level, Air Force captured three All-America certificates in 2013. Uhle, who won the NCAA Outdoor Preliminary, claimed second-team status at both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championship meets; while (Cale) Simmons picked up second-team honors at the indoor meet (injury forced him from competing at the outdoor meet).
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The competitive sport climbing team is a select group of cadets who compete and represent the Academy in climbing competitions across the state and region. In this, its third year, the team competed in more than 10 competitions in the American Boulder Series and Collegiate Climbing Series including a competition against Army. The team even hosted a climbing competition of its own.
“Hosting our own competition was tough because we had to work over 100s weekend, but we did great and USAFA was represented really well,” said C1C Nick Lazos, the club’s cadet-in-charge.
Many people ask, “How can climbing be competitive?”
C3C Austin Cooner explains; “In a typicalcompetition, climbers have three hours to climb as many routes as they can. Each route has a point value based on the difficulty. At the end of the competition, the five highest scoring routes that the climber completed are then added up
and ranked against everyone else’s scores.”
Many USAFA climbers finished at the top of their category this year and they were very successful against the other colleges in the area as well.
This year was really unique for the team because for the first time, they actually practiced how to fall with some of the more generous gymnastics coaches. Safe falling technique builds confidence while climbing.
“We definitely got some funny looks from the gymnastics team,” said C3C Josh Jordan.
Not limited to indoor climbing, members of the team have been finding, establishing, and setting new outdoor climbing routes on the foothills of Eagle’s Peak. Some rock routes have interesting names like those on the “Exemplar Wall” are named after recent class year exemplars. As the team establishes harder routes, look for the “Punishment Wall” where you might be able to climb “Tours,” “Confinements,” or even top-out on “Form-10.”
Academy cadets led the charge at Normandy, France, in a paintball reenactment of the D-Day invasion held in Castle Rock, CO, in September.
The Paintball Club’s Scenario Team competed in the “Band of Brothers” simulation game which attracted 250 players and featured two paintball tanks. Participants were divided into German and American forces.
The Air Force team was assigned to the American Army and made up the spearhead of the force. Forty cadets represented the Academy well leading 80 other American troops in a charge to victory.
“There is nothing quite like the sound of 250 paintball guns firing, and tons of paint flying
Noted for its aggressiveness and skill, the Air Force team drove German players out of their defensive positions and held the town throughout the epic eight-hour game. Air Force was earned the Most Valuable Team award as well several sportsmanship awards.
The scenario team participates in three of these scenario games per year. Also a part of the club, the speedball competition team travels across the country three times a year playing in the National Collegiate Paintball Association.
“It may not be the biggest or most well-known club at USAFA but it has definitely changed my cadet experience for the better,” said C3C Jeff Hill. “[Plus there is] over your head... it really makes it feel real!’ C2C Spencer Jacobson. said the camaraderie developed by the uniqueness of being shot at.”
Tyler Brown slides to present a smaller target.“Hey! You just heard Dinosaur Junior with Watch the Corners right here on ninety-seven-seven, K-A-F-A. Thanks for listening. I know it’s early, five o-clock in the morning,” chirps the “Morning Kick Start” host in voice that may be too enthusiastic for the predawn hour.
This is the Academy’s cadet radio station. Specializing in alternative and indie music from the ’90s and forward, the studio broadcasts 24/7 in Colorado Springs and around the world via the internet.
“Having a show on KAFA is a really unique and rewarding experience. Knowing that you have the microphone and someone out there is listening to you is really cool,” said Ian Butler, KAFA music director. “It gives us a chance to tell people out in the springs and all over the world about the Academy and introduce them to some great music.”
This year saw the station host several up and coming local bands as well such as Hydrogen Skyline, Atlas Genius and The Epilogues. The later even performed in Mitchell Hall where cadets were the first to hear concert performances from the band's latest CD.
“Meeting The Epilogues was wicked cool to say the least,” said disc jockey Joe “Boston Joe” Bomar. “I’ve never met the #1 fastest growing band in the county
(according to MTV and VH1) before, so I admit, I may havehad the jitters. But they were really cool guys who just liked to play awesome music, made it a tons of fun for me and all of us here at the station.”
Although it can be a lot of work, most cadets quickly fall in love with the station. They realize how it helps them to become confident and effective public speakers.
“At other college radio stations, they probably wouldn’t have let me be on air since freshman year,” said Lauren Linscott, a junior on the staff who hopes for a job in public affairs.
Music fills the frequency most of the time, but the station also concentrates on what makes it uniquecadets. Many listeners tune in to hear stories about the daily life of a cadet with basic training updates, Falcon sports results and other DJ stories.
“It’s a great way to share the Academy’s story,” said station manager Dave West. “It’s a way to do community outreach from the Academy to the World.”
It’s not all about communication skills and reaching out to the world though. KAFA is a place where cadets can share a love of music with peers and over the radio.
Friends are found on staff as favorite bands are shared and concert road trips are planned. And where else is there an opportunity to be a DJ?
The Academy’s raptor family grew by two this year with the addition of gyr-hybrids Blaze and Arris.
Now 13-strong, the birds outnumber the handlers of the Academy’s Falconry Team. For most of the year, the club has 12 active cadets, four each from the top three classes. After Recognition, four new members are chosen from the rising freshmen to replace departing seniors.
“The seniors definitely left their mark as a fun, easy-going class. They will be remembered for livening practice time, capable of doing big events such as Good Morning America, and representing our program overseas in the Middle East,” said next year’s cadet in charge, Ernesto Guerrero.
“The freshmen have been impressive because of their servant attitude. They are always on time and are willing to work hard. Their role on the team is indispensable and highly appreciated.”
Both new falcons, though unrelated, were born in May 2012 and arrived here just under 2 months old.
Blaze, a male, arrived during the Waldo Canyon Fire earning his name for obvious reasons. Due to the chaos caused by the disaster, Blaze and the 11 veterans spent several weeks in the filtered, air-conditioned
basement of a former falconer that resides in Colorado Springs.
Arris, the newest female, garnered her name from the call sign of an attempted rescue mission off the coast of Hawaii. Lead pilot Capt. Dave Mason, an Academy grad, gave his life due to a mechanical failure after returning early from his honeymoon to volunteer. Arris’s eager attitude to perform her aerial duties earned her thishonorable name.
“Having a predator as a mascot adds a level of un-predictableness that keeps us and the audience on edge whenever we perform,” said sophomore Akil Romany. “The fact that we are able to train these wild animals to do what we want 99 percent of the time is just remarkable.”
Daily practice and care of the 13 falcons keeps team members busy. In addition, Falconers supported the football team at home and away games as well as other Academy and community outreach events.
Each spring, five of the birds can be found preparing for breeding season on their nesting ledges so the program is year-round with a constantly rotating set of appearance and support obligations.
Seeing to the daily care and long-term welfare of the Academy’s Falcons requires time and commitment from the 12 cadet falconers.
Athena’s tendency to chase balls can make practice a little dicey for nonflying Falcons on the soccer team. (Courtesy photo)*Courtesy USAFA Powerlifting Team
Testing the limits of human strength is the constant challenge for the Academy Powerlifting Club. The cadet team tests its own limits at the Colorado State Powerlifting Championships, Collegiate Nationals and the U.S. Powerlifting Association Collegiate National Championships.
Although the USAFA group is small compared to many other teams at Nationals, its members are eager to prove they can hold their own against the larger teams.
“The key to powerlifting is hard work. Lifting is a sport where you can see your efforts pay off quantitatively, which is extremely satisfying,” said C2C Amy Hoybook, the club’s cadet-in-charge.
Another goal of team members is to break the standing records on the USAFA weight room record board.
“I think it’s a really cool way of tracking your goals. I came in looking at those numbers as impossible to obtain, and now I hold two of the four records for my weight class,” said C2C Nick Hafner, the team’s other
cadet-in-charge. “It’s also awesome having the top
three for cadets as well.”
The cadet weight room shows many feats of strength. The record board is there to recognize anyone, however the powerlifting side of the board is even more special.
“I was always just drawn to the higher numbers on the powerlifting side,” Hafner said. The junior began lifting seriously his senior year in high school and continued at the Academy. “Working out is just a cornerstone of my life now. This club helped push me far beyond what I thought my limits were.”
For now, the small team contents itself with individual goals, but it yearns for days when powerlifting at the Academy was much bigger.
“The team used to be an intercollegiate sport and we held national team championships back in the early 90's,” Hafner said. “It’d be awesome to reach that level again, but for now, I couldn’t be happier with what the club has given me.”
"THE HOAD to SUCCESS IS PAVED WITH IRON"Chalking the hands before starting a lift.
The question of who would serve America better, Barack Obama or Mitt Romney, took center stage at the annual debate between the Air Force Academy and Colorado College Forensics teams Oct. 29 on the downtown campus in Colorado Springs.
Academy cadets argued in favor of their Commander-In-Chief, President Barack Obama, while the Colorado College debaters argued in favor of Governor Mitt Romney. The schools meet annually to debate a newsworthy topic, an event which typically attracts a large crowd of university-goers and local citizens.
Andrew Gallion and Brian Kruchkow prepared for the debate doing extensive research into the policies and records of both candidates. This is the norm on a team which typically practices three hours a day to maintain their standing in the debate community. This legacy of hard-work goes back to the Academy Forensics Team’s establishment in 1954.
The Colorado College Presidential debate presented cadets with a real-life application of debate skills but
was also an important tool for reaching people outside the military community.
“Language shapes peoples’ perceptions. In today’s society where communication is so easy and instantaneous, debate helps you become cognizant of what you are saying and how you are saying it,” Gallion said.
The long hours and tough competitions cadets experience during their time on the team create bonds that endure well past graduation. Team members all enjoy the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation that the team provides.
“Experiences like this have bonded us togethereven though we’re arguing with each other, we are both smarter and closer friends for it,” Kruchkow said.
The forensics team competes nationally and internationally in a variety of speech and debate formats. The team serves to “challenge students, improve communication skills, and raise awareness about global problems,” according to Team Captain Reuben Luoma-Overstreet.
Careful not to reveal anything to alert lipreaders, Gallion consults with Kruchow during the
The Academy Taekwondo Club played host to nearly 400 competitors, including two of its own, at the 2013 Collegiate National Taekwondo Championships April 12-14at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
“This competition allowed each athlete to test his or her skill based on how diligently the individual worked until this day of reckoning,” said C4C Young Hong, a 2nd degree black belt in the sport and one of the Academy’s entrants.
Hong fell short in a well-fought match against an opponent from Duke University. His teammate C2C Sam Saltamachia defeated her first round opponent from UCDavis but lost her next bout by one point.
“The Taekwondo Collegiate Nationals brought in Duke, Stanford, MIT, and a diversity of other colleges from all over the nation. The club began the process of organizing the event during the 2012 summer upon
being contacted by the National Collegiate Taekwondo Association presidents.
“It was really exciting to fight at this major event and even more so watching and coaching my training partner, Young,” Saltamachia said. “I think we put on a great show of determination and perseverance, and the event has forged a foundation that has motivated us even more as a club and team to continue our dedicated training in the sport.”
Heading the project were MSgt. Vincent Villanueva, club non-commissioned officer in charge, and Saltamachia, the club’s cadet in charge.
“[We] learned how challenging and difficult planning a national event can be. It was a complete suecess because of cadet and community involvement,” Villanueva said. “We have extremely talented athletes who are well respected among their competitors.”
Taekwondo is a martial art combining combat and self-defense techniques in sport fighting. The Academy Taekwondo Club was revamped three yearsago, taking a competitive turn and practicing four times a week rather than strictly traditional and recreational.
Samantha Saltamachia spars with Young Hong. (Photos byJeannie Domingo)The Academy’s Aikido Club strives to be more than just a recreational and fitness outlet for cadets. In the 2012-2013 academic year, the group took this mission to a new level when it began its cadet squadron training program.
Founded in 1985, the Aikido club features regular training with a mix of cadets, Department of Defense civilians and military faculty members. Offering squadron training is the latest example of how the club emphasizes professional development and building mission partner relationships.
“For years, I’ve practiced the art of Aikido in Hawaii and it was a large part of my life. After I came to the Academy, I thought for sure I wouldn’t be able to continue,” said C4C Thomas Goodin, Cadet Squadron 4. “On Club Day, I found out there was an Aikido club here on the hill, and I was ecstatic. The class here is very differentfrom back home, but after a little adjustment I came to enjoy it. Aikido is a skill everyone would benefit from, in self-defense and leadership.”
The new program includes a basic set of selfdefense techniques to be used against armed and unarmed opponents. The curriculum was designed with first time practitioners in mind, so that it could be taught in a one-hour session with a cadet squadron. With the consent of a squadron’s cadet and permanent party leadership, the club now offers this instruction during silver weekends or during afternoon training periods throughout the week.
CS-12 was the first squadron to try the program.
“The Aikido training went very well. We all learned
some pretty neat martial art skills and got to bond as a squad,” said C4C Garrett Ellis. “I would highly recommend doing another Aikido session in the future.”
While the techniques are relatively simple, they are meant to be practical in the self-defense situations that cadets might encounter now or later on Active Duty— from potential robbery attempts or assaults to Green-on-Blue attacks in deployed locations. By redirecting the attacker’s force and momentum, Aikido movements are also effective against larger and stronger opponents.
“The training was a lot of fun and the skills they taught were practical,” said C4C Casey Keilbarth after the first day of training. “Having never heard of Aikido, I found the time to be very educational and informative.” In addition to self-defense, Aikido training involves flexibility, fitness, coordination, self-development, and building relationships with other practitioners. While good for self-defense and building espirit de corps in the squadrons, the cadet squadron training sessions are too brief for cadets to take advantage of these other benefits. However, the club also offers open practices three times a week, even for cadets who are not members.
“Aikido club is a fun, relaxed martial arts club that everybody would enjoy. I really like the club because all the training and fighting movements teach me how to defend myself,” said C4C Pawin Sarobol who joined the club after going through squadron training. “I recommend everyone join the club or at least go to one training [session] because you'll definitely learn something new.”
Club advisor Neland North explains a technique to his students.The Academy’s Mountaineering Club “exists to test the boundaries of our own human frailty,” according to Cadet-in-Charge Patrick Waters. One of the most popular times to do this is during the group’s annual ice climbing trip to Ouray Ice Park in southwest Colorado.
Ouray Ice Park is internationally known for having some of the best ice routes in the world. Cadets literally climb all day until they can’t feel our arms and legs anymore, and then they climb some more.
“[The club] gives cadets the opportunity to push their own personal physical and mental boundaries in beautiful outdoor environments around the state and country,” said Hayden Richards, a 10-year climbing veteran who spent the past four years revamping the organization.
In preparation for Ouray, the club holds seminars to teach belaying techniques, anchor setting and dry tooling with ice axes. This is always nerve racking for first timers but through proper training and the support of other club members, the trip always lives up to the stories and memories of those who went before.
Established in 1955, Mountaineering is one of the
oldest Academy clubs. It is open to any cadet no matter experience; all that is needed is self-motivation and a desire to try something new. The club takes official trips to go rock climbing, camping, mountaineering and hiking. There are no new members and no bad climbers. All are part of one big team where experience is passed down freely.
Through club trips and bi-weekly practices, friendships are formed much like the bonds within basic squadrons. Members become like brothers and sisters and help each other out, whether it is with climbing techniques or homework. This is inevitable given the trust and respect required during life-threatening climbs.
Also key is the training cadets receive at the Academy where high stress is normal. This begins with basic training where cadets learn how to be calm in a terrifying situation and to trust the person standing next to them.
“The mountaineering club is an outlet of fun and adventure for hardy individuals who enjoy pushing their mental and physical limits against nature while still finding time to admire the views,” said ChrisO’Conner. “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
Some rivalries emerge over decades; some are born in an instant. When Billy Mitchell sent the SMS Ostfriesland to the depths it was instantly clear - Air Force and Navy just weren’t meant to get along. So when the football team from Annapolis rolled into town this year, the atmosphere was electric.
The week culminating in the big game was filled with pranks and good-natured ribbing from both sides. Visiting midshipmen were easy to spot in their risque pirate outfits and assorted costumes, which were happily provided to them by freshmen who had “borrowed" the middies regular uniforms. Mitchell Hall was adorned with taunting posters proclaiming Air Force’s clear supremacy.
Of course, the squids didn’t go down without a fight and even enlisted the aid of their boat-ridden brethren in the Coast Guard to alter the lettering in Falcon Stadium to read Chair Force.
“They tried to hit us with some old jokes, but we definitely got the better of them,’’ said C4C Keenan Andrews after tossing a coastie in the fountains.
When game day arrived, the weather was perfect and the stadium filled with energy. C1C Brandon Stenger
was hoping for a good game. “It’s the last time guys from our class will play Navy; we definitely want to see a win,’’ he said.
As the contest extended into overtime, the crowd was dizzy with anticipation. As the final whistle blew, Air Force surrendered a heart wrenching 28-21 loss after an incredible effort from both sides. But if history holds, the Airmen will be back on top before long. Air Force has 18 Commander-in-Chief Trophy wins, the most of any service academy.
ABOVE: Navy cadets on exchange for a semester rebel and stand in their own formation at lunchtime - minus uniform components “borrowed” by Air Force cadets. But at least they had a goat.
BELOW: Despite the rivalry, Navy and Air Force can be counted on to stand together in defense.
Many things at the Academy seem like common sense but are made mandatory nonetheless, keeping a clean room for example. The same holds true for community service.
Some cadets do it only because they are required to, but for others, the required amount of community service still isn’t enough for them.
“There is such an emphasis on involving cadets in CSL because of its impact upon our growth. [The United States] needs well-roundedofficers and this requires an emphasis upon service to community,” said C1C Max Heineken, Cadet Squadron 8 B-Flight commander. “The ‘L’ [inCSL] represents learning and ties into the Academy’s emphasis on CSL by ensuring cadets learn and grow through service to the local area.”
Cadets are active in the community in a myriad of ways; one of the best being volunteering. Many local church or social organizations benefit from assistance cadets provide in their free time. Cadets get involved through
Academy groups, local organizations, or simply on their own. Many cadet religious groups, such as any of the S.P.I.R.E. groups, volunteer together. Others get involved through outside organizations, such as the Humane Society, and simply carried over vol-
unteer work begun in high school to a local chapter here in Colorado. Lastly, some cadets simply go out on their own and volunteer where they can.
“Having cadets from USAFA take part in CSL not only builds a network of relationships for the community and the Academy, but it gets cadets thinking about helping people out for a greater cause,” said C2C Lisa Halbach, Cadet Group 1 Character NCO.
“Through CSL, cadets learn to see the value in helping others andthe impact they can make in the community.”
This fall, one of the major volunteer efforts that cadets participated in was the clean-up of the Mountain Shadows housing area. This housing development was devastated in last summer’s Waldo Canyon Fire. Cadets turned out en masse to remove debris, clean up the environment and assist families displaced by the fire.
Another large volunteer opportunity came in the form of Alternative Spring Break. This is a community service program where cadets give up their leave during Spring Break in order to go work with Habitat for Humanity. The trip is split up among five different U.S. cities. Roughly 10-15 cadets travel to each city and building houses.
“It’s humbling being able to help people out while at the same time do something fun like build houses. It allows me to give back to the community, experience career fields outside the military, and build lifelong skills,” said C3C Dillon Garvin, who went on Alternative Spring Break trips in 2012 and 2013.
Whether it’s on the local trails or around the country, cadets help themselves grow by lending a hand.
“I chose to work with CSL because I love helping out in the community,” Halbach said. “CSL is more than just putting bullets on paper. It is learning about the people around you and helping them out when they need an extra hand.”
C4C Tashea Williams and Col Martin France team up to fill sand bags in South Dakota. (Photo by John Van Winkle)You see it on television commercials and at any major sporting event, professional or not. There are those people in the stands that are going absolutely crazy. Sure, there are people wearing their team’s colors. But it’s those people who paint their faces in those colors, who are decked out in as much of their team’s merchandise as you can physically fit on one person, who lose their voice after every game because they are those types of fans.
You see it in blue and silver at USAF Academy functions, too. Cadets painting their chests at football games,
crowd surfing generals, screaming at the other team during basketball games, and going wild just to support a friend who is on the field. And those last minutes of an intense game when the entire cadet wing is on their feet and screaming.
Whether you’re doing it to be supportive or just because it is fun, it shows your pride. For this Academy, for that team, or for a specific player. It doesn’t matter, because all anyone else sees is the cadet section with fanatical institutional pride and, at the end of a game, every single cadet on their feet, at attention, singing the Third Verse.
Fans disrupt a Colorado State shooter.^By C3C
Kayla GibsonThere are many reasons why cadets choose to come to the Academy over many other civilian universities. For the most part, these would include the free tuition, desire to be a pilot, or the challenge of a rigorous but rewarding academic curriculum.
However, there is another factor many cadets tookinto consideration when applying that may seem surprising. This factor is Colorado itself, a state that offers a plethora of outdoor recreation opportunities.
“Being in one of the ‘healthiest cities’ coincides with how many opportunities there are for doing stuff outdoors. So naturally cadets, who are fit, take advantage of many of these things,” said C1C Chris Ruiz.
During summer, cadets make a point to be outdoors almost every day drawn to things like hiking, camping, fishing and boating. Hunting and mountain biking are also popular.
Cadets will take a weekend to escape up to one of the many state and national forests in Colorado. For
camping, Estes Park is a favorite destination. Another odd park that attracts a lot of cadet attention is the Great Sand Dunes National Park.
A great resource for getting cadets off of The Hill and into the outdoors isthe many ski resorts. During the winter, they attract cadets for skiing and snowboarding. However, they offer just as many activities when they change gears for the summer. Cadets can go horse-back riding, fly-fishing, mountain biking, kayaking and hiking at any of the major ski resorts during the summer.
Many cadets grow up being active and have carriedthis over to their time at the Academy.
“In New Hampshire, I wrote a backcountry ski guide to my favorite mountain (Mount Washington),” said C3C Tucker Brown. “Since being here I have climbed a few 14ers including Yale, Princeton, Shimano, Gray’s, Torrey’s, Wetterhorn, and Uncompaghre. For the rest of this year I am hoping to ski a few 14ers.”
The hike and ski options available in Colorado will help Brown prepare for his outdoor goal for next winter break, climbing Aconcagua in Argentina.
“Aconcagua is the second highest of the seven summits (the highest peak on each continent), second only to Everest. As long as plans work out, I will be travelling with three other cadets as well as my dad,” he said.
Colorado makes it easy to get out and be active. Most cadets know someone that has camping, fishing, hiking, or biking gear. Just on base there are both Eagle’s Peak and Stanley Canyon, so with Colorado’s 300 days of sunshine, who wouldn’t want to get out?
When C4C Isaac Eilts can’t find time to shread Colorado’s ski slopes, he can sometimes find a short run here. (Photo by C2C Kyle Palko) Running for fun or to be ready for fitness tests is more enjoyable thanks to the breathtaking mountain forest vistas along Academy trails. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)^By C2C
Emmanuelle MasseyThe cadet squadron is the basis for military training but also in many ways, it’s also the cadets’home. Within each unit’s hallways is where much of the action happens, where cadets work hard and play hard too.
Cadets from Mighty Mach One to the Warhawks normally form a strong sense of pride for their Academy homes; someeven honor the squadron by engraving a unit patch inside their class ring.
“If you have more unit pride, you will enjoy spending time with your squadron. You’ll be happier and more willing to spend time in squad, help others, and may also receive help when you need it,” said C3C Kim Davis of Cadet Squadron 13.
Living in such close proximity, a person could think cadets would all go crazy. In reality, it makes the squadron members even closer. Neighbors get to know each other, share passions and support each other during downfalls, whether it is
mandatory breakfast or the infamous carrier landings.
Squadron commanders, training staff along with morale, welfare and recreation and other key elements have to work together and learn how to motivate each other to get the job done. Active leadership has a strong influence and makes Silver Weekends more enjoyable, football games more fun, and even the daily grind less intense.
“A family atmosphere is a key in making life better in the squadron. If you know the people around you and what is important to them, a squadron can accomplish anything,” said C1C Erik Ritschard, CS-33 commander.
Community service is another key factor within squadrons. It allows cadets to aid others while bonding as a squadron in the process. From serving in soup kitchens to rebuilding trails after the Waldo Canyon Fire, cadets are more than willing to lend a helping hand and it’s often done at the squadron level.
C1Cs Kevin Beauchemin and John Hopkins have some fun at the Halloween costume j formation. (Photo by C2C Roed Mejia) ABOVE: Cadets walk back to their dorm as the annual service academy bonfire comes to a close. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)Cadets take a break from the military, academic and athletic training that the Academy stresses daily, to play some pool in a squadron lounge. The week between the conclusion of finals and before graduation is often called “dead week.” In reality, it’s anything but dead around here. Cadets turn in issued items, prepare for summer programs, make final arrangements before graduating and tie up any other loose ends. (Photos by Arnie Spencer)
AndrewJohn Lankow (CS1)
Ian Joseph Gibson (CS 40)
Kendra Marie Miller (CS 32)
Kevin Michael Beauchemin (CS 8)
Zachary Robert Westerfield (CS 16)
EdwardJames Artz (CS7)
Michael Hadrath Powell (CS 38)
JustinJay Sleeter (CS 21)
David Michael Arquette (CS3)
Jessica Elizabeth Laucher (CS 11)
Kate Lyn Kanetzky (CS 23)
Andrew Robert Hilton (CS 37)
Kenneth Ruiz Sample (CS 26)
Kyle Spencer Stigall (CS 17)
JoshuaJoseph Harnisch (CS 27)
Randi Michelle Imerman (CS 30)
John Russell Lepird (CS 16)
Travis Brenten Grindstaff (CS 15)
Ian Patrick Ferguson (CS13)
Tyler Dee Glaze (CS 31)
Kelsey Marie Collier (CS 29)
Rebekah Spizman McKenna (CS 7, #1 Military)
FrancescaJane Fogarty (CS 14)
Luke TaylorJones (CS 14)
Evan Kenneth Shawler (CS 40)
Ryne David Hanson (CS 39)
Craig David Nowadly (CS 34)
David Brad Carte (CS 33)
Francis V Adkins (CS 21)
Christopher Henry
Jordan (CS 27)
Kimberly Nicole Hopkin *v.(csi) 156 Graduation Week
The Class of 2013 marches into Falcon Stadium for the last time. (Photo by Arnie Spencer)For the first time instructors from the Dean of Faculty marched in a processional before graduation. (Photo n\/ Arni/®
Distinguished Graduates
ZebulonJames Hanley (CS 37, #1 Overall and Academics)
Charles Dirk Macdonald (CS 12, #] Athletics)
Caleb Michael Belden (CS 9)
Daniel Ryan Schonfeld (CS 28)
Zachary Howard Adams (CS 26)
Timothy Thomas Ambard (CS 15)
Kevin Joseph Rossillon (CS 35)
Nathan Luke Pelc (CS 39)
AlexanderJohn Sakovich (CS 28)
Elisha Beth Henry (CS 4)
Riley Alexander Feeney (CS 28)
Zachary Scott Esau (CS 25)
Matthew Robert Masters (CS 33)
Jared Bayne Brown (CS 19)
Esther Dawn Willett (CS 30)
William Owens LaRivee (CS 18)
Kyle David Fitle (CS 24)
Cyan Narayan Das (CS 15)
Timothy WilliamJames Smith (CS 4)
Brett Willis Brunner (CS 25)
AdamJames Carr (CS 4)
Michael Trent
Harrington (CS 1)
Matthew Lukacs
Kluckman (CS 19)
Steven Graham Trochlil CS 4)
Kenneth Keef Montel (CS5)
Jakob Louis Fischer (CS 24)
ConorJameson Henry (CS7)
Kyle Andrew Land (CS 16)
Stephen Wayne Houk (CS 11)
Davis Tyler Brush (CS 12)
^npnrprl ABOVE: C1C Kristina Whiteman takes the Oath of Office from her two brothers. (Photo byC2C Kyle Palko) LEFT: A cadet scans the audience for family members prior to the start of the ceremony. (Photo by Brad Milliman)Kendrick Vidal Talamantez (CS 2)
Ian Thomas Ellington (CS26)
Justin Michael Hillstrom (CS 16)
David Harwood Besson (CS 6)
Michael Paul JonesJr (CS 12)
WilliamJoseph Petersen (CS2)
Heather Christina Nelson (CS 16)
Curtis Riley Widener (CS 15)
Alexandra Zena Trobe (CS 10)
Lillian Stroh Pryor (CS 23)
Micah Daniel Winkley (CS 32)
Jacob Robert Decklever (CS 18)
ChristopherJames
Olson (CS 13)
Glenn Matthew
Miltenberg (CS 27)
Chancellor Anthony
JamesJohnstone (CS 20)
Karen Rubin-Santos (CS 26)
Evan Paul Rishel (CS 32)
Gavin Lee Mills (CS 16)
Holden Duane
Simmonds (CS 17)
RaymondJames Hill (CS 30)
David Louis Bosner (CS 22)
Lauren Sanae Sako (CS 36)
Zachary David Watkins (CS 21)
Jeremy Theron Drenckhahn (CS 8)
AndrewJohn Svecz IV (CS 22)
Nicholas William Dona (CS 29)
EricJames Dahlin >) Warren Neat II (CS 39)
Matthew Richard Webb (CS 26)
Nathaniel Verlin Youd (CS 13)
Kevin Koji Ueunten (CS 24)
Brandon Anthony Mueller (CS 17)
Zachary Scott Smith (CS 9)
Jonathan Robert Weed (CS 16)
ErinJennifer Brown (CS 8)
Michael Conrad Swartz (CS 9)
Logan Thomas Mitchell (CS 29)
LoganJeffery Brandt (CS 18)
ZacharyJoseph Zeitlin (CS 12)
Katrina Leann Litchford (CS 10)
John Bang (CS 16)
Trey Garrett Cottingham (CS 5)
Jonathan Gabriel Hagan (CS 21)
Paul Andrew Youngjr (CS 33)
Austin Michael Howard (CS 38)
Anthony Michael Pipe (CS 31)
Patrick David Helms (CS 29)
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CICsJack Taute (right) and Chris Ruiz rejoice at their shared achievement. (Photo by Arnie Spencer) C1C Darrin Could proudly celebrates his accomplishment, by Brad Milliman) A graduate salutes his classmate as he leaves the stage. (Photo C1C Sophia Epps hold high what she’s worked so hard to attain. (Photo by C2C Kyle Palko) Second Lt. Joe Okai helps a missing girl find her family members after the hat-toss celebration. (Photo by Brad Milliman)A B-17 flies over the parade grounds. (Photo by
C2C Jie Zhou)James Mitchell Agee Fleming Island, FL Pilot
I’ll never pretend made it here alone. was supported by my amazing friends and family through the best and worst of times, and wouldn’t trade the journey for anything. I’ll keep the lessons learned and the friends made as long as I live. “Yesterday is but a dream, and tomorrow only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a dream of happiness and tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day.” Blue Skies...413
Alexander Sterling Albertson Aromas, CA Special Tactics
“Habit will be your champion. When you train the mind to think one way and one way only, when you refuse to allow it to think in another, that will produce great strength in battle.”
- Cates of Fire
Benjamin Hans Baumann West Bend, Wl Pilot
Isaiah 40:31 - Thank you Lord, without You would not have made it. Mom, Dad, Andy, and Kristin thank you for loving and believing in me unconditionally. Mach Oner’s, 26’ers, and everyone else got to run into, you made this place more than just an adventure. Having you by my side allows me to truly say that USAFA was the hardest, craziest, and most enjoyable time in my life so far. Conner, Katrina, Austin,Joe, Louis: keep being awesome.
Henry William Binzer Myersvllle, MD Pilot
For my family, my friends, and my flag, will sacrifice. A huge thank you to my family and friends for your love, support, and good times. Oh, and thanks Boulder PD. Boys, I’ll chalk this one up as a win. Every day is a bonus.
Victoria Cachro Plot Springs, SD Civil Engineer
lift up my eyes to the mountainswhere does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. - Psalm 121 Thank you to my Dad, Mom, Angelica, awesome friends I’ve made, and God for being there through thick and thin; it’s been an amazingjourney and couldn’t have done it without you. As Mother Teresa said “Life is an adventure, dare it.” May we live, laugh, love, and never forget to dare to dream.
Four long years gone; it’s been one heck of a ride. I’ll never forget those who shared it with me. Blood, sweat, tears, cramming sessions, sleep deprivation, panic attacks; late night talks & laughs, going to CFA about a million times, playing monopoly in the dark, staring at our hard-earned rings with a goofy smile—thanks to those who helped me get through it all. It’s paid off and culminates to this. just hope I don’t disappoint. Here we go...
Josh Dahlenburg Hebron,
Pilot
“I will saying this with a sigh, ages and ages hence, that one day, two roads crossed in the woods. And I, took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost.
Thank you to all of my friends and family and my savior who always supported me and will forever continue to support me.
Scott
Acquisitions
We never really grow up; we only learn howto act in public.
“Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to Cod, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.” - Hebrews 13:15 Couldn’t have made it through here without my Cod, an incredible family, and amazing friends; postcard sunrises in my window, care packages after class, and 2 am nights at Dennys. We havebeen so blessed, andbeen given such a great gift by the American people... Now we get to return the favor!
Michael Harrington Cincinnati, OH Public Affairs
I’ve learned here that owe certain profound debts, and that any show of endurance on my part is but testimony to that simple fact. Here’s to USAFA Tri, the quiet weight of ghosts, and all those years of striking out in tee-ball. As a great man once said, falling from space: “Sometimes, you have to be really high to see how really small you are.” And God smiled at it all. Pura vida, plus ultra, AFTFE.
StephenJames Henderson
Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
I want to thank my mom and dad, my brothers and sisters, my academy friends, and my Cod. Without all ofyou could never have made it through. I'll miss this place, the countless nights in the lab, mitches breakfast...well...someday will. Oh, and remember, it really was harder “back in the ‘black boot’ days”. “Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great places! You’re off and away!”
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Dr. Suess“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.”
- Thomas PaineThank you Mom, Dad, Muner and the rest of my friends and family for all ofyour love and encouragement. Thank you Swim Tearn girls for always being there for me and being the best team anyone could ever ask for. Thank you MoMo and Kristin for all ofthe laughs and good times, can’t believe they let us graduate from this place!
“Be Strong. Live Honorably and with Dignity. When you don’t think you can, hold on.”
- James FreyFinancial Management
I’d like to thank Dee and my dance team girls for being there for the good and the bad (VARKK!) The most important thanks goes to Mom, Dad, Ross and Alex because they’ve always loved and supported me - no matter what the obstacle. “I may not have gone where intended to go, but think I ended up where I needed to be.” -
Douglas AdamsCory Michael Hume Greenville, NC Pilot
These have been the most trying and rewarding times of my life. I will never forget the friends I’ve made and the memories we created. My family has been my foundation my whole life and thank you for every second of support. Lastly, want to thank Cod for being my rock and salvation. would have failed many times over without You. love all ofyou so much. “For those love, I will sacrifice.”
Mark Andrew Kaminiski Great Meadows, NJ Pilot
It is a very painful world we live in, but pain can only do two things. Pain can hurt you, or it can change you. Change is itself a painful but beautiful process, and promise you will be amazed by who you can become.
Andrew Lankow Olympia, WA Logistics Readiness
The past four years have been an incredible experience, and could not have done it without all of the unending love and support from my friends and family. To my amazing fiancee Kelsey, you’ve been with me through everything, here’s to many more adventures to come! “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour... is the moment he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on thefield of battle--Victorious." - Vince Lombardi
Jonathan Michael O’Neill Miami, FL Pilot
There is a path, there is a direction, know or unknown follow that instinct. Don’t look back to wonder what could have been. Blue skies...419
Kennedy Miller Patterson Marietta, GA Pilot
couldn't have completed my journey at the Academy if it wasn’t for the grace of Cod, the support of my family, and my friends here and at home. USAFA, it has finally come to an end. With all that you put me through, hope my days ahead are brighter.. You owe me!
WesleyJames Reid
San Luis Obispo, CA Pilot
This too shall pass, but it is the legacy you leave which matters. Its been good USAFA. Roadies, I’m glad we made it. Mach One, its been a great three years. Friends forever. Family always. Lets do this.
Alexis Sanchez Brighton, CO Developmental Engineer (Mech)
”1 can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." - Philippians 4:13. I want to give glory to Cod and thanks to my lovingfamily and friends. To my family: without each ofyou, would have never made it this far. You supported, encouraged, and believed in me when wasn’t sure if could finish. Thank you for being my biggest fans. To my friends: thank you for all the memories and support through each day. You made four years suddenly end too soon.
Joseph Robertson Truxal Raleigh, NG
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot ’’Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt. Thank you friends, family, and the cadets of Mach One, for without any of those parts, none of this would have been possible.
Port Charlotte, FL Security Forces
want to thank my family, the wrestling team, and my friends in one. Thanks for the support y’all.
Scott David Wooden
Williamsburg, VA Pilot
want to thank my friends and most importantly my family for helping me get through this most difficult experience. know if ‘twere not for them would not have succeeded. Through their support gained strength and the motivation to press forward when things seemed most difficult. There is a big world out there to explore and my journey is just beginning. I know those closest to me will be there through it all. Here’s to you. Matthew 28:20
ChristopherJames VelezI stayed for the view
Thank you to my family and everyone who has helped me along my way. have wanted this for as long as can remember and I never would have been able to achieve it without your help. Words cannot express how grateful am. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” - Gen. Colin Powell
Contracting
"Where there’s a will, there’s a way”
Victor Edward Breault West Warwick, Rl Pilot
Thank you to my family, who have believed in me every step of the way. Also thanks to all the friends I’ve made along the way, you guys kept me sane here (for the most part). It’s been a heck of a ride. “Little by little, one travels far.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
Lee Granville Bussey West Palm Beach, FL Aircraft Maintenance
Thanks to all my family and friends who have shown me all the love and support that has allowed me to be the man am today.
Pilot
There were good times and bad times, but thankfully the good times will be the only ones that stick with me. Thank you to all my family, friends, and classmates for helping me graduate from this place. Family truly will be there for you all the time. Most of all, I praise God in all my accomplishments.
- Zephaniah 3:17
Pilot
Huge thanks to all my family and friends who never lost faith in me. could not have done it without you and the help from God. “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 faint.”
- Isaiah 40:31
Bryan Robert Bentz Marion, IA Aeronautical Engineer Michael Edward Cannioto Aurora, CO Pilot Yeoju Kim Cory Seoul, Korea Adam Webster Engelhardt Little Falls, MN Robert William Ferrell Bentonville, ARAcquisitions
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” - Lou Holtz
Acquisitions
To my family, friends, teammates, Buford, and all those who have supported and believed in me throughout the years, thank you. could not have done it without you and God has truly blessed me in more ways than can imagine. “In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads to poverty.”
- Proverbs 14:23. “America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, bad-ass speed.”
- EleanorRooseveltSpace and Missiles
If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all for my life...and had to start again, with just my saberand my knife...I’d thank my lucky (polaris) stars to be standing here today...cause the flag still stands for freedom...and they can’t take that away! Cod bless America, For Cod and Country, Cod bless the U.S.A!
Mom, Dad, Kristyn, and Becci, thank you for always being there for me! God has blessed me with a family can always count on to pick me up, rebuild my ego, and get me back on track. To all my friends and shipmates: it’s been real fun and couldn’t have made it without you. Although If join the CIA and becomejason Bourne, I’ll deny ever knowing you crazy people. “Seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your Cod.”
-Micah 6:8
Thanks Mom and Dad, the most wonderful parents a guy could have. Dad you never quit believing in me even when quit believing in myself.
Thanks to my sister Kelsey, my brother Hank, Sonny, my grandfathers for your example of service and all my family and friends for your love and support.
Thanks to everyone who walked with me these past 4 years. It has been amazing journey and appreciate all the highs we endured as well as the lows. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 ANAU
“You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.” - Toni Morrison
Most of all, thanks to Cod because Lord knows it’s a miracle graduated. Do not pray for easier lives, pray to be stronger men.” - John
owe the world to my family, especially my parents for giving me the ability to do everything I’ve ever wanted to do. Without them I would never have been able to make it through the Air Force Academy. To all my friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and mentors who’ve had a part in my development, thank you. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” -
Tommy Lasorda F. KennedyJames E MacAndrew Dallas, TX
Acquisitions
“Reach perfection.” - Baltasar Gracian
Amanda Lynn
Kahiliopua Marshall Arlington, TX
Aircraft Maintenance
Thank you to everyone that has supported me over the years.
Travis C Miller Savannah, CA
Acquisitions
”The most rewarding things in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.” - Arnold Palmer
Joshua Clifton Mills Colorado Springs, CO Civil Engineer
”To Unpathed Waters, Undreamt
Shores” PTWOB 441
WilliamJoseph Petersen Staten Island, NY
Navigator
Once you look in the mirror and realize that you’re rocketing through the universe on an organic spaceship, you can stop sweating the small stuff and start beefing up your obituary. I may not miss this place, but I’ll miss the people. It’s been real guys, thanks for the LOLs. “Allthe world’s a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.” - unknown
Jase Thomas Reyneveld Fullerton, CA
Acquisitions
“It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.” - 2 Samuel 22:33
Kendrick Vidal Talamantez Rohnert Park, CA Pilot
Nathanael I Tousley St. Anthony, ID
Intelligence
If I’ve helped make this little corner of the world a better place, then it was a victory.
Thanks to all my friends, family, and of course Kate who helped me through this place. It was a wild ride.
Thanks to all my friends that helped me get through this place!! Especially to my great friends from freshman year as a Blackjack and to all my friends over the past 3 years in DEUCE! Also thanks for all the support from home! Thanks Mom, Dad, Alicia, Michael, and Gabby. love you all!
BenjaminJoseph Van Horn Whitehouse, OH PilotPhoto not available
Jennifer Cains Walla Walla, WA
Weather
Thank you Mom,Jessica, Mariana, and Molly for all your love and support.
Patrick Caplinger Colorado Springs, CO Doctor
A wise man once said, “Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.” - Michaelangelo
Rebecca Bailey Newcastle, OK Pilot
“When you’re out of willpower, you can call on stubbornness.” - Henry Matisse
Todd Brandenburg Swansboro, NC Pilot
Thanks to all the friends and family who helped me along the way. made it... Put your hands up in the air!!!
Ryan DeCarlis Niceville, FL Pilot
What just happened?
Matthew DeCrassi Laguna Hills, CA
Contracting
The juice was worth the squeeze.
“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31
Physicist
Thank you to all my Friends and Family who have supported me and encouraged me to keep going. “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies are new every morning. Great is thy faithfulness” Thank You Jesus for keeping me and Loving me!
Pilot
For knowthe pain, experienced the heartache and wiped the sweat from my brow; yet by His mercy am able to walk again. This is not a testament of myself, but the power of a merciful God, unconditional family support and thefriends that have become my family. “Then heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall send? And who will go for us?’ And said, ‘Here am I. Send me!”’ - Isaiah 6:8. Simul justus et peccator.
Acquisitions
Some see the glass as half-empty, others see the glass as half-full. don’t really care which one it is, as long as the glass has beer in it.
Pilot
They’re going to let me graduate?
Force Support
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. Thank you Lord, my parents, grandparents, all my family, and Mason for all your love and support. “Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracingyou.” - Saint Thomas Aquinas
Pilot
“Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy affection may drag downwards; give us an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; give us an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside. Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God, understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and a faithfulness that may finally embrace you; throughJesus Christ our Lord.”
Space and Missiles
Know why smile? Cause it’s worth it. Much love to my family and friends who always give me reasons to giggle.
PeterJackson Lancaster, SC IreneJoyce Omaha, NE Sujin Kim Seoul, Korea ChloeJessica Lyon Crass Valley, CA Adam Howard Navarre, FLMatthew
Grand Island, NY
Pilot
Ad Majorem Dei Cloriam
Andrew Quallio Jacksonville, FL Pilot
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Cabrian Felix Martinez Falcon, CO
Acquisitions
Thank you to my Family, Friends, and Team for supporting me through this whole experience. 3 Man-AFW “Live. Because Death is on its own Clock.”
Mitch Mehaffey Atlanta, GA Pilot
It is impossible to sum up in this little box all of the incredible memories with awesome people, invaluable lessons of lifeand the determination to never give up. So I’ll settle for merely saying thank you to my Team, Family and Friends. Blue Skies Forever... 414
Justice Owusu-Achiaw Accra, Ghana
Doctor
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed
Matthew Schuetz Omaha, NE Pilot
am so thankful for my family and friends for the support they’ve shown me in these 4 years, and their constant ability to make it so fun and worth it. thank the Lord every day for the opportunities I’ve been blessed with. Words cannot explain my gratitude, so instead, here’s a picture of me smiling gratefully.
Kyle Shaw
Montgomery, AL
Space and Missiles have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of Cod, who loved me and gave himselffor me. - Galatians 2:20
Ryan Sittig Austin, TX
Contracting
Ifyou don’t chew big red, then •!% you.
This has been a challenging, yet, rewardingjourney, but “I can do all thing through Christ who strengthens me.” And to those He put in my life to help me grow, no words can express my gratitude. As this door closes, another one opens. *See you on the other side.”
Mom and Dad, Thank you for supporting me, and helping me have all of these amazing opportunities. Although the years have been hard, it’s the moments with my closest friends that have made those hard years wonderful.
I’ve ridden along in the best of ships; Landing on the PTWOB patch and long jump pits. The Redeye, the Fighters, a ludicrous team; Opportunities plundered simply unforeseen. Turnin’ and burnin’ 500 times through; Here’s to it all and the skies of blue...429
Thanks to my family, couldn’t have done it without you, and couldn’t have asked for better friends.
For the times that matter, remember: Psalms 91. For the times that don’t: “It’s just a small school in the Springs.”
“You’ve got to know your limitations. don’t know what your limitations are. found out what mine were when was twelve. I found out that there weren’t too many limitations, if did it my way.” - Johnny Cash. Be original, Class of LeMay. If you ever find yourself not liking something, change it. FIVE CHARLIE TWENTY.
This place was a lot like summer camp, except it lasted for four years and wasn’t any fun.
Since God is watching us, the least we can do is be entertaining... Thanks to the family who’s been amazing and the friends that have stuck by my side. Lets hop on board this flight of life and see where it takes us.
Charity Blanton Lancaster, CA Force Support Molly Bush Colorado Springs, CO Pilot AdamJames Carr Knoxville, TN Pilot Neil Thomas Corran Silver Spring, MD Pilot Darrell L Dancy McKinney, TX Acquisitions Colton Lance Dietrich Henryville, IN Civil Engineer Lukejerome Dorlac Windsor, CO Developmental Engineer (Mech)Thank you to my family for all your support throughout these four years, both the good andbad. Mom, Dad, Henry, and Kelsey, couldn’t have done it without you.
To AFLAX, I will always look back on my time here, and will remember the experiences had with you guys and what we did together. “For The Boys”
We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.
Pilot
It’s been real s’pose.
Pilot
Dad, never would have been able to do this without your constant support. Mom, Cabe, Ben, Sarah, and all my friends, thank you for believing in me. The past four years were tough at times, but wouldn’t change them for anything. “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
Thank you Mom, Dad, Danielle, friends and family for praying me through the rough times and rejoicing with me in Cod’s many blessings.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight.”
- Proverbs 3:5-6
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Pilot
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all your support throughout the past four years. also want to thank my friends and family, who were there during the good and the bad and always challenged me to be better. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” - Proverbs 27:17
Chris Fabian San Diego, CA Space GarrettJohnston Fly Tampa, FL Pilot Jonny David Fonbuena Rancho Cucamonga, CA Mia Erin Gwirtsman Nashville, TN Patrick Michael Harrison Annapolis, MD Pilot Elisha Beth Henry Lyons, NY Intelligence Bamboo Wasapol Hewitt Norman, OK Acquisitions Daniel StephenJones Madrid, Spain“While we are zealously performing the duties ofgood citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion.
To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.” - George Washington
No Brian you can’t borrow my nametag or my blues...
“It’s true hard work never killed anyone, but I figure, why take the chance.”
- Ronald
Who’s the best?
Scars heal, glory fades, and all we’re left with are the memories made. Pain hurts, but only for a minute, life is short so go on and live it!
Never stopped dreaming for a second and now this one is coming to a close. Let the next one begin!
Pilot
“Delight yourself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires ofyour heart...” - Psalm 37:4. Thank you to my family and wonderful fiance for all your unconditional love and support. could not have made it without each and everyone ofyou. What an adventure...met the the love of my life and the best friends anyone could ask for. Thanks for telling me could do it dad, you win this one.
Life is all about the choices you make. want to thank Mom, Dad, Elliot, Katie, Chloe, and all of my other family and friends who supported me along this crazy journey!
Pilot
Everybody dies, but not everybody lives. Thank you Mom, Dad, Kurt, Kelly, friends and family for all ofyour support throughout these years. I love you and I wouldn’t be where am today without you. “For in fire gold is tested, and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation. Trust in Cod, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him.” - Sirach 2:5-6
Pilot
June 26th came quick a-knocking. T-birds tunneling, Birds a-rocking. Starved the woods, stood in the door. Turned green to blue, Form 34. Hot cups of chai, pedaling North. Back to blue skies, Fightin’ Fourth. Late night nerding, fire hopping. Hundred miles, Air Force Chop Shopping. A wild ride on one thing depends; Here’s to you, the very best of friends. Blue Skies...398
What is more, consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing ChristJesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. consider them garbage, that may gain Christ and be found in him. (Phil 3:8). Thank you family, friends, and teammates, you all have blessed me so much. Blue Skies...PTWOB 416
“There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth.... not going all the way and not starting.” Thanks to my amazing family for their continued love and support.
Pilot
“They don’t think it be like it is, but it do.” - Oscar Gamble
Pilot
I’d like to thank my friends and family for helping me make it through this place. I hope that can repay them by doing my job to the best of my ability and always being a gentleman of virtue. Ad majorem Dei gloriam.
Michael Stephen Rommel Coto de Caza, CA Timothy William James Smith Boulder, CO Jordan Paul Stanley Colorado Springs, CO Pilot Rusty Conlan Thomas Lee’s Summit, MO Pilot Ranee Thompson Cottontown, TN Steven Trochlil Rhinelander, WlScientist
Thanks to my Mom and Dad for raising me right, to Sam for her amazing love, and to Cod for His blessings.
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Alexander Colin Beveridge Peoria, IL Pilot
“I’m not yet desperate enough to do anything about the conditions that are making me desperate.” - Ashleigh Brilliant
“Mark Twain didn’t actually say half of the stuff the internet says he said.”
- MarkTwain
Pilot
“It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it.” -Terry Pratchett
Anthony Craig Delgado Austin, TX Pilot
“The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade in what they want most for what they want at the moment.”
Christopher Adam Silva Espinosa Albuquerque, NM Pilot
“Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.” - EricaJong
Heather Ellen Giles San Francisco, CA Logistics Readiness
Thank you to everyone who has been there for me over the last four years. could not have done it without you. “Yesterday was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today am wise, so am changing myself.” - Rumi
Samantha Lynn Grant Albuquerque, NM Intelligence
Thank you Mom and Dad for making me into who am today.Jamie, thanks for being awesome--pretty much the coolest sister ever. Mike, thank you for being my home away from home, love you always. “Around here, however, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, because we’re curious... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney. John 3:16
Trey Garrett Cottingham Parker, CO Michael William Duff McClure, PADavid Logan Greenstreet Woodland Park, CO Intelligence
“But the harder try the more clearly can feel the depth of our fall and the weight of it all. And so this might could be the most impossible thing, Your grandness in me making me clean.”
-David Crowder Band
Sean Bao Son Hoang Lakewood, CO Pilot
“Be proud of how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go.” - Author Unknown “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” - Proverbs 11:2
Robert Baley Guiler Charlotte, NC Cyberspace Operations
“...Any soldier worth his salt should be antiwar. And still there are things worth fighting for.” - Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Thanks to my Mom and Dad for helping me get into this place. still have no idea what the application looks like. Maybe the wall is a bit thinner now. Thanks to Sara for sticking with me all these years. Thanks to my family for supporting me and putting up with me. Live long and prosper. Be Excellent to each other. Party on. CC
Sarah Elizabeth Hunt Pocono Summit, PA Pilot
Heaps of love to my family back home and the amazing family I’ve grown attached to here. Thank you guys so much for making this journey great and sticking by me through the ups and downs; wouldn’t trade a single moment for anything. You made me realize what it was that gave an 11 year old dream the ability to outlast everything life throws at you. “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”
- Albert EinsteinNathaniel Hall Wahlawa, HI Acquisitions
Dylan Hallums Tigard, OR Air Liaison Officer
- Friedrich Nietzsche“The man of knowledge must be able not only to love his enemies but also to hate his friends. One repays a teacher badly if one remains only a pupil. And why, then, should you not pluck at my laurels? You respect me; but how if one day your respect should tumble? Take care that a falling statue does not strike you dead! Now bid you lose me and find yourselves; and when you have all denied me will I return to you...”
“The most amazing things that can happen to a human being will happen to you, ifyou just lower your expectations.” - Phil Dunphy
Thomasjack Alpharetta, CA Pilot
am excited to move on, but can honestly say that my time here has been awesome. Thanks to all my family and friends for making it great. And to those who chose Colorado for the location of the Academy - Nice choice. It’s been a good time.
Joy Maryjohnson Philadelphia, PA Civil Engineer
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” - Gandhi
Brandon Michael Leet Colleyville, TX Pilot
“Ifyou improve on the present, what comes later will also be better.” - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Justin Taylor
Do what you know is right, and face the consequences. The explanations can be given later.
Melany Alexandra Means
Avondale, AZ-, Hull, CA Pilot
Thank you Madre! Sisters! Casey, Destiny, Brothers! Joey and Matthew, and any extra mothers out there -Ramona! And can’t forgetJoe and all my extra family members. Thank you roomies! Anna andJoy for making me laugh/happy during our crazy time here. I love all ofyou, and you have all helped me in so many different ways.
Eric Michael Millen Manitowoc, Wl Acquisitions
Sincere thanks to all of my friends and family who have provided me love and support these past few years. It was a long, long road but so worth it. To my hero, Grandpa Murphy - a special thank you. “Let us endeavor so to live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry.” - Mark Twain
Kenneth Keef Montel
Fort Morgan, CO Developmental Engineer (Mech)
Just want to say thank you for everything to Mom, Dad, Ian, Michelle, Charlotte, and Noah. Love you all.
Amanda Rochelle Mueller Omaha, NE Intelligence
“Raise your head up, lift high the load, take strength from those that need you.” -Tarzan. This four-year journey is finally over and real life is beginning. Thanks to everyone who helped me get thisfar through their prayers, friendship, and encouragement: Mom, Dad, Kim &Josh, Omaha friends, Katie & Heather, & especially my D&B kids/ family. If I’ve learned anything at the Academy it’s how the people are the best part. You inspire me. Romans 12:10
Mom, if it hadn’t been for you, would’ve never even dreamed of coming to the Academy. Dad, your fierce support has always kept me going. Jakki, thanks for looking up to me. I hope I’ve been a good role mode! for you. Misty, you’re the reason do this. Cadet optometrist, I still can’t believe you don’t think can see red. Hakuna Matata.
2 Timothy 4:7
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” - James 1:2-4
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“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.”
“It is by will alone we set our mind in motion” - Frank Herbert
Space and Missiles
A loving gratitude to Big Mike and Mare, you have kept me focused and persevere to develop me into the person am today. Thank you to my teammates for making these past four years a time will never forget.----
“Greatness is a lot of small things done well, stacked up on each other.”
- Ray Lewis
Thank you to my mom, dad, Kevin, Chris, and Brittany. would not be here today without your continued love and support over the last four years. “Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” - Aristotle
Thank you Mom and Dad for everything you given and taught me, and for helping me get through this place. “Let me tell you something kid, everybody gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the chance, either ‘cause they’re too scared, or because they don’t recognize it when it spits on their shoes. This is your big chance, and you shouldn’t let it go by...”
-“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds. And when you see the light, stand up for your rights.”
Bob Marley Andrew Peter Pineda Millburn, NJ Cyberspace Operations Benjamin David Register Colorado Springs, CO Navy Seal Jared Conroy Rillings Conifer, CO Pilot Sara Marie Schnabel Uniontown, OH Force Support Michael Thomas WalshJr Vernon Hills, IL Garrett Davis Womack Redlands, CA Pilot“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. Thank you to all those who were there before, during, and are still helping me every day. To my family who have been my inspiration and motivation, I love you. To all my friends at the Academy, thank you for making these past four years incredible.
Never stop dreaming. Never.
Thanks to my friends and family who were always there for me. But now it’s time for all of us to make the world a better place. No excuses - play like a champion.
After four years, I’ve learned:
-Find something to laugh about everyday.
-If you know what you want to do, don’t let anyone stop you.
-Overcommitting is a very bad idea.
-Mitchell Hall hates cadets.
Thank you to my parents and siblings for putting up with the silliness, arguing and “cadetness” while at home.
Thank you to Joshua for being my bright light at the end of the tunnel.
Philippians 2:14, 4:11b
It was a long 4 years, but can finally put them behind me. can’t say thank you enough to the friends and family that have helped to get me here. Always remember: Never give up.
Thanks to my friends and family back home who helped me get here, espedally my original band of brothers. do it for you guys. The friends I’ve made here are some of the best that anyone could dream of, and I’m happy to call them my brothers too. It’s been a crazy ride, but this dangerous adventure called life is far from over. Drive fast. Take chances. Love deeply.
Thanks to all of my amazing friends and family that helped me get through the past four years. It has been a long ride, and learned a lot. Always remember to take care of the glass ball, work for your people, and above all else be careful what you do and say. because your friends will never let you live it down. Herp a derp!
Michael Gregory
Pittsburgh, PA Pilot
Co to USAFA they said, it will be fun they said...Where have the past 4 years gone? Thanks to my family and friends who have helped me make it, espedaily to those who have watched me struggle and told me “DO BETTER!!”
Pilot
Here’s to my friends and my familywithout you guys, would never have made it through this place. It’s been a long road, but every step ofthe way has been made easier by the support ofthe people that love me. Thank you all again!
Daniel “Kitty” Ryan Katz Encino, CA Pilot
Thanks to all my family and friends for being so supportive over the last 4 years, couldn’t have made it without y’all. To my team - thanks for being like a second family and always being there for me, you made my time here much more enjoyable. Co Falcons Coif! “It’s not about the grades you make, it’s about the hands you shake.”
- Anonymous
Alicia Danae Leipprandt Ubly, Ml Pilot
To my Mom and Dad, brothers, sisters, grandmas, grandpas, and other friends and family, thank you for all your love, and always being there for support. never imagined myselfbeing at this point. It was tough but here I am. “I have told you these things, so that you may have peace in me. In this world you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart for have overcome the world.”
- John 16:33Travis Lund Bel Air, MD Pilot
“I have no fear, for fear is the little death that kills me over and over. Without fear, die but once.” - Frank Herbert
Timothy Martinelli Vero Beach, FL Pilot
You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream the farther you get.”
Michael Phelps.
Brent Andre Mattocks Miramar, FL Acquisitions
I’ve learned over the past four years that no one owes you anything. Life isn’t fair and you have to succeed with the cards that you’re dealt. Blossom where you’re planted.
Nathan Andrew Mitchener Memphis, TN Pilot would not have made it this far without the support and encouragement of my family. love you all! These are some words to live by: “If you can dream it, you can do it.”
- Walt Disney Griffin Photo not available Philip Andrew Hawkins Santo, TXMom and Dad, would not be here if it wasn’t for you pushing me to the limit, every day. Grandpa, your support and interest for everything do has motivated me to be better for you. David, Robby, Heidi, Erin, Adam, and Kellythe greatest siblings anyone could ask for. You’re my best friends. love you all. USAFA Triathlon. Get it. “What would you do ifyou weren’t afraid?”
Stephen Douglas Savonne Almont, Ml Pilot
There is no one thing to which can attribute my success. My family, friends, peers, and rivals made it possible. There is one thought that has always guided me; to step up to the challenge and do the right thing because it is right, not because others expect it. For those who have known me this is for you... “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” - William Arthur Ward
Rage on!
It’s been a crazy ride.. Proud to see how far I’ve come.. Thanks to everyone along the way. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, and Nico. Love you.
Five long years, finally done. Thanks to friends here that helped make the Academy bearable and special thanks to friends and family back home that supported me with every step. The glory is God’s, in all I’ve done. Live, love, learn, and laugh especially hard. I’m Batman.
Pilot
Family and friends, thank you for helping me in my journey over the last four years. When I started it felt like a big leap offaith, but looking back couldn’t be more glad chose the route took. Wherever go in my career, will always remember where came from and who helped me become the man am. “You don’t always have to be going somewhere, sometimes just going is alright too.”
Geri Rochelle Veilleux Algonquin, IL Air Battle Manager
“Every achievement is a servitude. It compels us to a higher achievement.”
- Albert CamusJoshua Olin Williams Lucedale, MS Pilot
“A gentleman can live through anything." - William Faulkner
Michael Raw Winstead Hanson, KY
Cyberspace Operations
After four years, am no longer the naive boy who entered. Where once I was tethered by inexperience, now can leverage the tears, sweat, and strife which was USAFA to becoming the man whom I could not have fathomed to be. did not come home enoughfamily and friends; thank you for your undying support and understanding. I hope if my father were to see me now. that he’d be impressed. Muti, Ich bin noch Dein Hase. Thank you all once again!
These past four years have had their good times andbad times. Felt myself at the lowest of low, and the highest of high. All in all, just gonna keep my head down and moving forward.. don’t feel the need to pat myself on the back; feel the need to continue to prove to myself that some small-town kid can survive out there. “Ifyou’re gonna be a ditch digger, be the best dang ditch digger you can be.” C’est la vie. Wood Farms.
Matthew Anthony Atlanta, CA Pilot
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain
“Man’s flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge.”Austin Dusty Miller
Rebecca Barron Crayslake, IL Force Support
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure... We are all meant to shine, as children do... It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. 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 liberates others.” -
MarianneWilliamson
Alexander Augustine Arcidiacono San Diego, CA
Contracting
Josh Christman Monument, CO
Cyberspace Operations
Phil 4:13 - “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Thanks for the good times everyone!
Edward Artz Indian Harbour Beach, FL Pilot Matthew Cole Bailey Kingsport, TN PilotGarrett Ross Clark Cadiz, KY Pilot
“Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain. know don’t say it nearly enough, but thank you to everyone that helped me through the past 4 years. You know who you are.
Christopher De La Torre Temple City, CA
Acquisitions
“...I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that had not lived.” - Thoreau. Thank you friends, for the impression you have left on me. Thank you Mom, for the enormous sacrifices.
Kekoa
Waimea, HI Civil Engineer
“Challenge Accepted” - Barney Stinson
Joseph Collura Columbia, MD Space and Missiles
“Conquer yourself and the world lies at your feet.” - Saint Augustine
Dan Gieck Colorado Springs, CO
Acquisitions
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” - Vince Lombardi
James David Hendershaw Fort Lauderdale, FL Pilot
For the past five years of blood, sweat, and tears it’s been all about commitment and dedication to something that never thought would have the capability of doing. I just want to thank my family and best friends who love as brothers, who have supported me, lifted me up, and always been there for me. I love you all. To the Coliseum! I’ll never forget slayers will slay!
Matt Cooper Orange, CA Pilot
To my friends, thanks for the memories, it’s been quite the ride. To my family, thanks for all of the support. It means more than words can describe. “They said we’d walk away, you’ll never make it ifyou can’t speak for yourself.”
Kaulu Laau ClarkeBlake Ishmael Nacogdoches, TX Contracting
“So long. Farewell. Auf Wiedersehen. Goodbye.”
NatalieJustice Hendersonville, NC Force Support
“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.” - John Wesley
Sean King Raytown, MO Pilot
“Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”
Holley Michelle Macpherson Colorado Springs, CO Developmental Engineer
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear....” -1 John 4:18
Rebekah McKenna Portland, OR
Operations Research Analyst
Thank you to my family for their love and support these last four years. And to my friends here, you guys made it all worthwhile. “All it takes for evil to flourish in this world is for great men to do nothing.” - Unknown
James
Tsurumatsu Okamoto
Yorba Linda, CA Financial Management
Randy Pence Columbia Station, OH Logistics Readiness
Adelae Riley Minerva, OH Pilot
“In the end none of us survive, so choose today the meaning ofyour story.” Very proud to have this school and friends I made here in my story. I will never forget you all. And biggest thanks to my family for always pushing me to adventures and challenging myself in all aspects of life. Most of all, thank my Father in Heaven for all the amazing opportunities and gifts he’s given me.
Max Robertson Purlear, NC Cyberspace Operations
“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena...who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”- Teddy Roosevelt. Thanks to Cod for the opportunities, my family for the support, and my friends for the memories. Let’s roll. Romans 12:2
Daniel Thompson Parker, CO Pilot
Luke 9:23 “Then He said to them all, ‘If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.’” (NKJV)
Tucker Tipton Cleveland, TN Developmental Engineer (Mech)
“Catch fire with enthusiasm, and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” - John Wesley
Sean Zoufaly Belchertown, MA Weather
“I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions have been entrusted to take the game winning shot and missed. And, have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why succeed.”
- Michael JordanMargarita Balish Lancaster, CA
Office ofSpecial Investigations
To anyone who has ever supported me: Thank You dearly. “And now for something completely different.”
- Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Shelby Margaret Atkinson Pittsburgh, PA Air Battle Manager
“What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks disappearing? -It’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.”
-Jack Kerouac
Alex Baker
McKinney,TX Pilot
To my friends, family and coaches who got me through this place, thank you.
Dariel Reponce BakerJr
Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
Thank you Mom and Dad for always being there for me and pushing me. I love you
Andre’ Deon Ball Stafford, VA Pilot
First off, Thank you Cod for the past, present, and future. Live life to the fullest, be a role model for others, and make dreams a reality. Love you mom, dad, Shante’, Ashley, and Jr. And to my little broJr...the word can’t does not exist, strive hard for what you want in life and let the Lord guide you.
Samuel Barnes Katy, TX Logistics Readiness
My time at the Academy has been an incredible experience that would not have been possible without my amazing parents, the tennis team, Coach O and all of the friends made along the way. Thank you to everyone who helped me.
Kevin M. Beauchemin Schertz, TX Intelligence
“I have discovered the secret that after climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb. have taken a moment here to rest, to steal a view of the glorious vista that surrounds me, to look back on the distance have come. But I can rest only for a moment, for with freedom comes responsibilities, and dare not linger, for my long walk is not yet ended.”
- Nelson Mandela. Thanks to everyone who has walked with me.
BrendonJoseph Birdsell Tustin, CA Pilot
“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” - Eric Thomas. Thank you to my wonderful parentsJeff and Jackie. owe you both so much. Thank you to my two lovely sisters, Cailtin and Kim. love you both. Thank you all of my friends and teammates, past and present. You’ve pushed me my entire life, helping me become who I am today.
Hilary M Bowen Bend, OR Maintenance
“I could not, at any age, be content to take my place by the fireside and simply look on. Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. Thank you to all of those who have helped me to keep that curiosity in my soul. May one day be able to repay your for all ofyour support.
ErinJennifer Brown Brighton, Ml Intelligence
“Listen to the MUSTN’TS, child, Listen to the DON’TS
Listen to the SHOULDN’TS The IMPOSSIBLES, the WONTS
Listen to the NEVER HAVES Then listen close to meAnything can happen, child, ANYTHING can be. - Shel Silverstein
Thank you to my family for encouraging all of the possibilities in my life. love you.
Shane Michael Bruski Tulsa, OK
Developmental Engineer (Astro)
From Roadies to Eagles, Merlins to Thunders, and EyasSats to FalconSat. Thank You to all my Family, Friends, Squadmates, Sponsors, fellow Astro Majors and Soaring IPs for all your support and great memories. Now, “Let’s light this candle!” - Alan Shepard
Mark Anthony Conque Lafayette, LA Pilot
“The two hardest things to say in life are hello for the first time and goodbye for the last.” - Unknown. Goodbye USAFA. Hello world. Well that wasn’t so bad.
Pilot
Thank you to my parents, David and Lucia, for teaching me the value of hard work and always pushing me to be successful. Thank you to my sister, Melina, for always believing in me and being willing to listen. Thank you to my girlfriend, Tara, for always supporting and encouraging me. I will never be able to repay you for everything you have given me. I love you all and will continue to make you proud.
Matthew
Anthony, TX Pilot
“Pain is temporary. Quitting last forever.” - Lance Armstrong. “It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” - Jimmy Dugan (Tom Hanks). Thank you to everyone who supported me and got me through the hardest endeavor so far. My parents, siblings, my friends back home who pushed me to get through it, my awesome squadmates, Major Guevara, MSgt Custance, and all my friends at USAFA. We did it!!
Acquisitions
Thanks to my family for all of the love and support and to the AFXC guys for all the fun we had.
Bernard Emery Cox-Ferreras Mesa, AZ Scott Drake Jeremy Theron DrenckhahnOperations Research Analyst
But hesaid to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then am strong. - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10-
Enrique V Inocencia-Holloway
Ellenwood,GA
Financial Management
Thank you to everyone that was there for the good and the bad. Special thanks to Mom, Dad, Scott Rice, Bernard, Capt Henigin, Maj Guevara, Mr. Ciardino, David Johnson, Billy Suys, Sully, Aaron, 2D1S and my eagle 8 family. ARC board said what??
W. M. Heineken Grandview, MO Intelligence
Age, Experience, Record, Reputation
“You begin saving the world by saving one man at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics.”
- Charles Bukowski“I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, don’t know what is.’” - Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Thank you to everyone that has supported me getting to and through this four year long adventure. In particular I couldn’t have done it without the support of my family, friends, and wonderful soon to be bride Morganne.
John Kennedy Hourin Austin, TX Pilot
“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.”-John F. Kennedy. Thank you to my father, mother, Kassie and David for all of your support over the past four years. You knew when to push me and when to love me. You are a constant inspiration for me to better myself and a reminder to never settle for anything less than my full potential. I could not have done it without you.
Rosalie
Financial Management
Thank you Mom, Dad,Jack, Carl and Hussein. I would not have gotten through these last 4 years without you all. Thank you for reminding me that my mountain is waiting, as Dr. Seuss would say! Love you all!
From thinking “What did I get myself into?” on day one to graduation becoming a reality, it’s been a hell of a ride and I couldn’t have done it without amazing support and friendship. owe a huge thank you to the Meirose family, the Eagles, the Weasels, the Bobs, and the choir. You’ve pushed me this far, let’s see if can’t do good things out there in the Real Air Force.
Roland Buckley Neal Brighton, Ml Pilot
“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. Sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.” - Vince Lombardi. To my parents, brothers, friends and family- your guidance, love, and support is the only reason have made it this far. Thank you, love you more than you know - Lastly, to all my CC brothers never forget what Father McKernan asked ”?”
Contracting
Jack Taute Hebron, CT
Acquisitions
Thank you to my parents, family and friends for seeing me through my four years here. couldn’t have done it without you.
Air Battle Manager
“Everywhere we go and move on and change, something’s lost--something’s left behind. You can’t ever quite repeat anything...” - F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Beautiful and Damned) Thank you Mom, Dad, and Cesar for always being my biggest supporters and for encouraging me to embrace change, even when it hurt. love you so much. leave behind so many experiences, have failed more than care to admit, but have no regrets.
Contracting
“You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them. You were to bring balance to the force, not leave it in darkness... You were my brother, Anakin. loved you...” - Obi-Wan Kenobi
San Antonio, TX Intelligence
owe all of my success to my family. You are my motivation, always have been, and always will be. Thank you. love you.
Contracting
“Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” - Inigo Montoya
Brad Rajchel Clearwater, FLJerell Alexander Trinidad & Tobago Pilot
Everything can be a learning experience, so keep your eyes as open as open as your minds, as open as your hearts to the opportunities that are presented to you. Never settle for mediocrity, keep striving for success. To my family and all that have supported me thank you, and love you.
Christopher Curt Calderone Plainfield, IL Pilot
“Adversity tests the sincerity of friends”- Aesop. couldn’t have accomplished this without the love and support of the Cheez Wheelz, Banshees In, the Vikings, and, most importantly, my family. couldn’t have asked for better friends and company.
Ian Culpepper Houston, TX Pilot like 'em furry.
Caleb Belden Elk Grove, CA Pilot
Life is what you make of it; expect suecess and success will find you.
Matthew Bell Denver, CO Pilot
“Success isn’t how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.” - Steve Prefontaine
Anthony David D’Errico II Harrison, NJ Behavioral Scientist
Aiutati che Dio ti aiuta
Adetunji Ademola Fisayo Douglasville, GA Pilot
It ONLY took 3 basic trainings, 3 water hazes, and 3 firstie semesters to finally become an officer... Whew! where’s a fork when you need it!? Mom and Dad I’ll always love you. Daryl, Mike, andjojo you’re all blessings from Cod. JT you need to write a book already! And to my RachaelJoy the big day is Dec 20!
Niceville, FL Pilot
First it was a dream to get here, and then it became a dream to get out. Epic road trips with friends was the bridge in between. Couldn’t have done it without all the support of my friends and family. Special love and thanks to my wonderful parents, to whom owe everything.Just like you dad, the sky is not my limit. Ut Prosim
Janie Elizabeth Cray San Antonio, TX
Contracting
My family, my friends, my mentors: simply cannot thank each you enough for your love and support. Y'all are my strength when don’t have strength to stand alone. Class of 2013: Here’s to how far we’ve come and to what lies ahead. Dare to chase your dreams!
Karianne Elizabeth Kopchick Wilson, NY
Aircraft Maintenance
Improvise, adapt and overcome.
Mikhail Torres Legaspi San Diego, CA Pilot
“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” - Gen. George S. Patton
Kyle Raymond
Fort Worth, TX Pilot
Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope 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. Giving all glory to Cod for blessing me with this wonderful opportunity. Would like to thank my family for their unconditional love and support; my girlfriend for her support and sacrifices; and lastly my teammates, for giving me stories that will carry on for a lifetime.
Albany,
Kyle William Lengyel Diamond Bar, CA Pilot
Failure is only permanent ifyou quit
Colin Robert Matson
Sutton, MA Pilot
Thank you to Mom, Dad, Ryan, and Adam. You have been there for me through it all and you made this possible. “When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.” -Tecumseh
JohnJoseph Craves Green Photo not available Zachary William Hoeffner NY PhysicistSnellville, CA Pilot
“Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be ye in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar. As the will of Cod is in heaven, even so let it be.”
- Winston Churchill
John Taylor Ploschnitznig Pittsburgh, PA Intelligence
Mum, Dad,Joey, and Jake, thank you for your love and support; I love you greatly. As Reagan stated, ‘all great change in America begins at the dinner table.’ Tunji, you have been a blessing as a roommate. Doc, thank you, but this is not the end. Pax Tecum! ‘I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how wish it were already kindled!’
- Lk. 12:49
Andrew Sutton Richardson Adair Village, OR Contracting
“One ought never to turn one’s back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But ifyou meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. Never run away from anything. Never!”
- Winston Churchill. “I’m-a gonna win!” - Wario
Austin Sena
Loveland, CO Pilot
Evil Boy 4 Life
Michael “Corey” Swartz Grove, OK Pilot
So told that teacher lady the only three letters need to know are U, S, and A. - ‘MERICA
Zachariah “Danger”
Vaughan Brookville, IN Pilot intend to live forever. So far, so good. You lose USAFA, you lose.
Late nights, early mornings, and lots of flannel. To all my friends and family thanks for all the support, certainly couldn’t have done it without you. Five-charlie-twenty, well be back.
Live for something rather than die for nothing.
Never forget to live life to the fullest and to continue to push yourself because you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. And to my family and friends, thank you for all ofyour support and for pushing & inspiring me to become the person am today.
Jonathan Miles Weir Hackett, AR Pilot StephenJohn Welling Kansas City, MO Jenna Rae Whetsel Belfair, WA PilotContracting
Jeremiah 1 v 8.1 thankGod for helping me make it through, my Mom for all her support (lya oko mi lyeru Okin) and my great friends for helping me get through this place. One thing I know is “I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadows If fail, if succeed At least I’ll live as believe No matter what they take from me They can’t take awaymy dignity.” - Whitney Houston
Rachel Elizabeth Allison Gettysburg, PA Public Affairs
At the heart of it all...was always the people. You were the ones who made me laugh, who held me when cried, who pushed me to do so much more than thought could every day. Those back home, you were the ones who showed me that could even try, and you were the ones who listened to my every call. Wolverine pups, Tiger 10, 2013 English majors, Show Choir: all of you truly are my family. Abba Father... it was and always will be for you.
Carlos Gustavo Berreteaga
SanJuan, Puerto Rico
Space and Missiles
“Obstacles do not exist to be surrendered to, but only to be broken” Bring on the next chapter, good ol’ North Dakota, Minnesota, or Wyoming!
Winter is coming! Le quiero dar las gracias a mami, papi, Adolfo, abuelay abuelo, y a Mr Yucuis por soportarme durante mi tiempo en la Academia. Tiger 10, thanks for the good times....
Jacob Christopher Bessler Hebron, KY
Doctor
“There is nothing on thisearth more to be prized than true friendship.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Joshua Patrick Casey Moore, SC Aircraft Maintenance
I’ll never forget the great friendships I’ve made and the support that my family offered me along the way! It all truly kept me going! To my family, love you and to my Tigers, I’ll miss you guys! Keep it real USAFA, it’s been fun!
Rachelle Monique Crespo Paso Robles, CA
Cyberspace Operations
We are nothing without the people who make us. lookforward to starting this next chapter and seeing who will join me.
LeilaJojolola AbdulrazaqThank you to my family, friends, and everyone who has supported me over the last four years! could not have survived USAFA without your help. Tiger 10 you guys are family! Matt and Steve... room 6E6 was an adventure I’ll never forget. I’d never want to live it again, but wouldn’t give up my experiences for anything. LookUp, See Down!
Conquering any difficulty always gives on a secret joy, for it means pushing back a boundary lineand adding to one’s liberty.
Behavioral Scientist
I couldn’t have done it without the amazing support of my family and friends. Mom, thanks for the unwavering support all four years. hope I’ve made you and Dad proud. To my family of Baby Flawgs, Tigers, and PTWOBs: “...the best ships are friendships...” You all are my reason for staying with it because there’s no greater honor than to serve alongside you guys. To Blues Skies and keeping it Simple...434
Acquisitions
Without my family and friends this opportunity to serve would not have been possible. am so blessed to have the support of all my loved ones. Thanks You! “Victory consistently, train all year to be the enemy’s misery. No stress visibly, neither does it enter me.” - Dwayne Michael CarterJr.
Acquisitions
Family and Friends - Thank you so much for sticking with me through this entire experience, supporting me when needed it most, and even when thought I didn’t need it at all. I love you all! “The reason most people fail instead of succeed is because they tradewhat they want most for what they want at the moment.”
Acquisitions
People don’t care what you know. They care what you can do.
Maintenance
1 Sam 2:30 Thank you to all those who have supported and encouraged me. You are such a blessing. I hope to pass on the gift. “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.”
Robert Conner Deebel Marietta, CA Pilot Dan Charles Derby IV Florissant, CO Pilot ConnorJames Ference Lake Worth, FL Pilot Michael Anthony Fisk Palmer Lake, CO Pia Katrina Goodman Chatham, IL Johnson Chi Fu Ho Monee, IL Corey Alan Leibbrand Colorado Springs, CO Katrina LeAnn Litchford Blue Ridge, VAPilot
Thanks to my family and friends for supporting me throughout everything. never would have been able to get where am now without the love and friendship I have been shown! will never forget the experiences shared with great friends and look forward to sharing many more!
Sterling, MA Contracting
Thanks everybody for the support and good times, it’s been real.
Pilot
This place tears you down and builds you up, but only to the extent that you allow. I’ve learned endlesslessons here, met many incredible leaders, and made some amazing friends. have never been more challenged in my life. To all my friends and family, thank you for supporting me as could not have made it through here without any one ofyou.
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” This is for Cod, the Pearl of the Orient Seas and my beloved family and friends. It has been an awesome journey. It wasn’t easy and by Cod’s grace did finish it at a good steady pace.Training’s over and it’s about time we go into the wide blue yonder—> INVERTED!
Katherine Ann
Cincinnati, OH Pilot
Thank you Mom, Dad,Julie, Nick, Carly, and all my friends. couldn’t of done it without all ofyou. Thanks for theadventure!
Michael Paul Sortinojr Omaha, NE Intelligence
I couldn’t be more thankful for the new family I’ve found here and all the friendships I’ve made. Just the memories we’ve made together have made this whole experience worth it. leave with no regrets. “In the deed, the glory.”
Faith, Family, Friends. Can’t do it without any ofthem. It’s time for a career of service. “For you were bought at a price, therefore glorify Cod with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:20
Thank you to all the people who have supported me along the way. I couldn’t have made it without my family, friends, and team. Here’s to late nights, good friends, skipping pasta night, Wednesday nights on Tejon, and fast swims. Cowboy up. “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”
- John F KennedyMom - Thank you for telling me that the AF was a better career than being T-Rex when was five. Dad -1 wouldn’t be here today without your guiding wisdom and motivation. Uncle Ray and Uncle Bobby - Thank you for leading the way at the Academy. To my Tigers - You are the best friends have, and will stay that way forever.
James Thomas Africano Kennesaw, CA Pilot
can say without a doubt that the unwavering support from my friends and family have allowed me to succeed during my time here at the Academy. Thank you all for what you have done. “Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.” - John F Kennedy
Life is the opportunity to love God by serving others. God: May your name be gloried in the things I have done and in the things will do. To whom it is given, much is required. This life live is for you. Edithe, Ron, Cristine, & Jam: am blessed to haveeach of you. Martes: You taught me the meaning of hard work and sacrifice.Andas: You taught me the meaning of compassion & service. Love you all! Jordan Bolster & Friends: John 15:13.
Christ’s work in my life has made me successful. would like to give Him the glory and honor for my commission. would also like to thank my parents Kevin and Cindy for their support through the years, and my brothers Josh andChase for all they have taught me. Kschris let’s lift soon. Also a big thanks to the rest of my family and friends. I thank God that He has put so many wonderful people in my life.
1 Corinthians 10:13
Mister Carlton Sweetwater, NJ
Air Liaison Officer
A Pint of Sweat Saves A Gallon of Blood
Katrina Cabanyog Castellanos Roseville, CA Intelligence
can honestly say that my faith in God was the only reason that made it through. There were definitely some good times along with some incredibly bad times (and some close calls). But hey! It’s over and have countless memories to cherish from this experience. Many thanks to my family and friends for their unconditional love and support. Surely I would be lost without you all. God Bless.
Mom and Dad: without your support and love would be nothing. Thanks Ian and Jason, like to think follow both ofyour footsteps in one way or another. Gracias a mi gente Gomez. Nuestro corazon, alma, y pasion son los dones que han hecho posible mi calidad de vida. What the Do Jang taught me about character is my bedrock, thanks Mr Stinehour. “Ifyou are a soldier, you will become a general... Instead was a painter and became Picasso.” S&H
Mom and Dad: You have served as the bedrock of support for my life; I am simply honored to be your son. Sarah and Aaron: You are irreplaceable mentors in my life; am truly in your debt.
Coach Irving and Coach Blackwood: You have taught me more than just throwing far or lifting heavy; you have taught me to tackle any of life’s challenges and never quit. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
- AristotleTim Crowe
San Antonio, TX
Intelligence
“And his father would have nodded, knowing full well that many brave men do not win medals for their bravery, and that others win medals for doing nothing.” - Tim O’Brien
Key Largo, FL Force Support
“You need a solid foundation for everything you want to do in life”looks like you were right. Thanks for everything Mom and Dad
Ormond Beach, FL Pilot
“And cheerfully and with gratitude take your gold watch and plaque, get off the train before somebody throws you off, go sit in the shade with a drink, and take a look at the other tracks and the other trains out there. Spend a moment watching the old train disappear, then start a new journey on a new train.” - Colin Powell
To my parents and my brother, your support and guidance through my journey has meant the world to me. As always, Blue Skies and Tailwinds!
Steven
Castle Rock, CO Navigator
“A man who won’t die for something is not fit to live.” - Martin Luther Kingjr
Duncan
Oak Hill, VA Pilot
“The trouble is not in dying for a friend, but in finding a friend worth dying for.” - Mark Twain
WilliamJoshua
Hobbs, NM Pilot
A huge thank you to my family and teachers, would never have made it here without your help, and a huge thank you to my friends, would never have made it out of here without your help. “Every man has a wild beast within him.” - Frederick The Great “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship.” - Aeschylus Philippians 3:13-14
Michael
Centerville, MN Financial Management owe it all to my loving family.
Mechanicsville, MD
Force Support
We made it!!! feel like the luckiest girl in the world. To my family, friends, and God: can never thank you enough for carrying (more like dragging) me through my four years here... am so blessed to have you all in my life. To the core techie teachers who had me in their classes: I’m sorry.
Frederick Drew Dellecker Kelsey Victoria Garcia Everett George James Dillon James Fitzgerald Hicks Monica Rose HottleThank Cod for giving me loving, supportive parents and four older brothers who were great examples of how to live. And praise Cod for bringing me to the academy, where I never expected to be - Jeremiah 29:11.
I owe everything to my family, friends, and fiancee who helped on this long journey. Without you would not be where am today. Thank you incredibly much for all ofyour love and support! wish all my friends here at the Academy the best of luck in your next endeavors. “Favorites don’t shock the world, you do.” Cod Bless
Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with such an amazing family and a terrific group of friends! Mom, Dad,Josh, and Juliya: Thanks for the prayers and care packages. Rebels: We’ve had some great times! Choir and Ski Team: I’m gonna miss you guys. Sam: love you. Thanks for always being there in good times andbad. Looking forward to what’s next! 1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Thanks Mom, Dad and Cole. 2013 is the year finally get to say, “Trust me I’m an engineer” when I’m about to do something stupid. Off to greener pastures and colder beer. “Success is the child of audacity.”
Do what you love. Love what you do.
Xavier Renner Oak Ridge, TN
Thank you to all my family and friends that helped me get through this place. It’s certainly the grace of Cod that allowed it. “Ifyou’re doing something make it big, let it bang, shout it loud.”
Contracting
would like to give all praise to my Lord and SaviorJesus Christ, owe everything to Cod. Thank you to my family who never gave up on me, and encouraged me the whole way. love you guys! Mom, Dad, know drug you through this past 5 years with me, and you sacrificed and stayed strong for me, I wouldn’t be here without you. Also would like to shout out to the Tyler family for your continued support. Future Sam, yes it was THAT hard.
Stephen Wayne Houk Homeworth, OH Space Joseph Scott Kohan Jessica Elizabeth Laucher Luke Berry Pickering Rochester, NY Pilot Jordan William Potterton GrandIntelligence
Thank you to everyone who supported me: family and friends everywhere. Thanks Mom and Dad, nowhere without you. My friends at USAFA...Gimme dem nutz! To my bests everywhere; love you all and thanks for keeping me crazy. Lastly, thanks for all that you have given me, you know who you are. “The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before sleep, And miles to go before sleep.” - Robert Frost
Lansing, Ml Developmental Engineer
Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Marshall Edward Stout Pueblo, CO Intelligence
want to thank my family for everything they have done for me. Mom, dad, Logie Bones, without all ofyour love and support, would not have beenable to make it through this place. I also want to thank and congratulate all of my brothers and sisters have spent the last four years with. You are the best friends that will ever have and cannot thank you enough for everything. We finally made it!
Ticonderoga, NY
Cyberspace Operations
“Reach for the Stars.” Everything have seen and done here has been a dream come true. To everyone who supported me, family, friends, mentors, thank you. While we will all soon be moving on to bigger and better things, hope our friendships remain. ‘Cause you’ve got a lifelong friend in me.
San Antonio, Texas Acquisitions
A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.” -
Spencer Gordon Weide Highlands Ranch, CO Pilot
“Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.” owe immeasurable thanks to so many. First and foremost to my family, whose endless love and support fostered my dream and inspire me every day. Thank you to all my magnificent friends, withwhom proudly slugged through the mud and laughed through the long days. It has been an honor. Blue skies and tailwinds. love you guys!
John Marshal Wetzig Belleville, IL Pilot
“I may not have gone where intended to go, but think have ended up where needed to be.” - Douglas Adams
Pilot
First, Foremost, and Always: Glory to Cod for Everything. Second, Thank you Adrian M. Wilson. Last, to everyone love, loved, and traveled this journey with: Live this life and every moment like it’s your last. No Regrets.
LEGCO! ANAU Jorden Dawayne Simons Andrew Michael Smith Katie Lynn Tiedemann Uzochukwu Arinze Udensi Mahatma GandhiRafael Alicea III Eatontown, NJ Pilot
“Trials leave scars that only faith can heal” I would like to thank my family for all the support that they have given me. Everything that you have done for me is what allowed me to reach this point and know that with your love will continue to succeed.
Developmental Engineer
To Mom, Dad, Lauren, Crams, Grandma and the rest of my crazy, loving family and friends: Thank you for all ofyour support over the past 5 years. From bipolar BCT letters to phone calls while walking on the Terrazzo back to my room after a long study sesh, you have always been there to listen and care for me during the good and bad times. Most of all, thanks for allowing me to learn to NEVER GIVE UP. Love you all:)
To my parents, no words can express my gratitude. The only way know to repay you is by doubling your efforts of raising me and becoming someone that you would be proud of. To my classmates,always remember that with your attitude and outlook on life you have the chance to control an aspect ofyour own happiness that no one can take away. Humbly, Andre “Leadership is a gift. It’s given by those who follow. You have to be worthy of it.”- Gen Mark Welsh
Daniel Mulcahey Beckman Chino Hills, CA Intelligence
“Be Yourself and Say What You Feel, because the people that mind don’t matter, and the people that matter don’t mind” - Dr. Seuss. Thank you to the people that matter most: Dad, Mom, Maureen, Zack, and Pat and also to the rest of my huge, loving family and close longtime friends. love you all and you are all my rock. Mark 12:30-31
Davis Tyler Brush Billings, MT Air Battle Manager
To my loving family, thank you for backing me up and praying for me through my time at the Academy. Thank you for raising me right and preparing me on my journey through life. hope your son and big brother made you proud. owe it all to God and you guys. Proverbs 1:8-9. Kelsey, I’m so lucky to have found you here. I love you.
Pilot
“Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.” - Steve Martin Thank you to my family and friends who were there for me through the good and bad times. You guys are amazing. Isaiah 41:10
Pilot
It starts and ends with family, nothing else matters. Mom and Dad thank you for always being the solid ground I can count on; nothing would be possible without your love and support. Troy, thank you for allowing me to be the annoying little sister copying your every move; you paved theroad for me and couldn’t have done it without you. Sarah you are the best friend and sister anyone could ask for; look up to you in so many ways. Meow Schmeow!
Amanda Haley Caudill Palm Springs, CA Andre Keike o’ Kalani Chun Enterprise, AL; Bad Elizabeth Ashley Coleman Clyde, NC Katie Montana Danno Shepherdstown,“May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may Cod hold you in the palm of His hand.” To Mom, Dad, Bridge, Er, Kat, Uncle Mike and Bill, knowing always have your unwavering love and support makes everything else in my life possible.
We made it!
Pilot
Dad, Mom, Brannon, Troy, Taylor, Jenniffer, and my ever growing family, thank you for all ofyour support and encouragement. I can never repay all of the love and joy you bring into my life. dedicate my successes in life to my family for they are my back bone.
“And in that moment, swear we were infinite!” -Stephen Chbosky. Blue Skies...420
am so thankful to my family for all the support and love over the past 5 years! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful family that has been with me every step of the way! love you guys! To all my girls, you are the reason I made it through this place! will miss all of our wonderful memories we have shared together! Dan, thank you for loving me and accepting me no matter what. am so lucky to have you in my life! FABU
am writing this at 4 am the night it’s due...Oh well, maybe can sleep when graduate. will probably miss a lot about this place and the people I’ve met here. But for now I’m just excited for a whole new world of possibilities. As a good friend once said, it’s been real. It’s been fun. And dammit it’s been real fun. So long USAFA.
Thank you to my parents and brother, it has been the greatest blessing to see you so much, and have your support over the past four years. “I do not think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.” - Abraham Lincoln
Thanks to everyone that helped me out. Without my family wouldn’t be here and without my friends I wouldn’t have stayed. “Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true; for life is not meant to be easy, just worth it.”
Kevin Michael DwyerJr Philadelphia, PA Financial Management Alec Sheldon Ferguson Clermont, FL Layne Helena Harrod Tampa, FL Logistics Readiness Michael PaulJones Ann Arbor, Ml Developmental Engineer (Astro) NathanJohn Lebens Chaska, MN Pilot Trey Michael Livingston Captain Cook, Hi Pilot Pineapples Charles Dirk Macdonald Denver, CO Environmental Engineer Rafael Magafia III Palm Springs, CA PilotPilot
Mom, Dad, andJustus thank you for always being there for me. A house is only as strong as the foundation it is built upon, and I could not have made it without your love and support. To all the friends I’ve made along the way, it’s been a great four years full of many memories. Let’s make many more. Life’s an adventure and the world is our playground.
don’t bid you good luck, bid you good preparation
Financial Management
Thank you to my wonderful family and friends. wouldn’t be where am today without all the love and support have received from everyone.
Special Tactics
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” - Hebrews
12:1. Dad, Mom, Kim, Tad, Allie, and Carly - love you. wouldn’t be here if not for your unfailing prayers, love, and support. am beyond blessed to have you in my life.
Pilot
“Watch your thoughts; they become words.Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
- Lao TzuPilot
To my family: Mom, Dad, and Cody, your support I couldn’t do without. It is only by the Grace of Cod that all this is possible “Be careful where your laughter leads you, lest you realize you are laughing at yourself.”
Acquisitions
want to say thank you to my family who have supported me over the years; without your support and belief in me, would not have came this far. Lastly, to all... “Live everyday as if it’s your Last!!!” We only have one shot to make the most it... best of luck to the rest of my classmates... go grab your dreams!
Thank you Mom, Dad, Michael, Elliot, and all my family for all the support over the years; without you I wouldn’t have made it. Thank you especially Mom, for deciding to bring me along to your USAFA reunion and lighting the spark in me that has culminated in the last four years and a lifetime of opportunities ahead, for without you truly wouldn’t be where am today.
Bubblewrap...
Wow. What a journey it’s been. But we all knowthe real journey is only just beginning. To my family and friends: Thank you. Your enduring love and support are the reason made it through here, and have helped shape me into who am. “As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” - Ben Hogan. “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” -
Charles SwindollPilot
Thank you Mom and Dad for all of the love and support you have given me before and during my time at the academy. wouldn’t be here without you. Cary and Brent, thank you for always being my role models and setting a great example for me to follow.
consider you both my heroes. Brad, truly am blessed to have met you and words cannot describe the love have for you. You have made me happier than ever thought possible.
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William Thomas Stover Carden Ridge, TX Pilot Christopher Valencia Round Rock, TX Civil Engineer Colton Gregory Wetzel Naples, FL Pilot Kristina Lynn Whiteman Scottsdale, AZ ZacharyJoseph Zeitlin Houston, TX Cyberspace OperationsBrooke Noelle Byerley Millington, Ml
Logistics Readiness
Mom, Dad -1 am so thankful to both of you for supporting me through the 5 years of struggles and joy. I am so blessed to have parents as loving and strong as you. Mike - USAFA has given me an education, a job, and everlasting friends. But never in a million years did think that it would give me the love of my life. You are my rock and love you. “There isn’t a person anywhere who isn’t capable of doing more than he thinks he can.” - Henry Ford
Cody
Michael Anderson O'Fallon, IL
Pilot
Mom, Dad - owe it all to you. You gave me a loving home, education, and opportunities, and you helped me make it through these four years.
Katrina, Brentyou goofballs are the source of so much of the laughter and happiness in my life (“Where are going?”). Grammy, Burt, Grandma Berg, Grandma, Grandpa, Leona, and family - thank you for your unwavering love and support. Wes, Bulldawgs, Etrangers, awesome classmates of mine - HERE WE GO!!!
Vincent Chen
Los Angeles, CA
Acquisitions
“I didn’t choose the thug life, the thug life chose me.” - Tupac
Joshua Lee Archer Knoxville, TN
Pilot
Thank you so much to all my family. Everyone supported me and pushed me to be successful long before this place. Thank you to my friends for your support and for not letting our relationships fade over the long absences. hope can continue to make you all proud as seek to discover God’s path for me. Phillipians 4:4-13
Andrew David Bettinger Delmar, NY
Acquisitions
“I asked a ref if he could give me a technical foul for thinking bad things about him. He said, ‘Of course not.’ said, well, I think you stink. And he gave me a technical. You can’t trust 'em.” - Jim Valvano. Special thanks to Mom, Dad,Jeff, Megan, Brad, Kaitlyn and the rest of my family &. friends for all the love and support you guys have given me throughout this journey. Love you all and I wouldn’t be here without you.
Patrick Compton Murfreesboro, TN Environmental Engineer
“I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.”
- ThomasJeffersonJohn Wesley Denny Cincinnati, OH Acquisitions
Huntington Beach, CA Pilot
“As long as you know when you walk you holding hands with Cod, that alone can turn the dark into a walk in the park.” - Blu & Exile
NathanielJohn Hart Champlin, MN Cyberspace Operations
Mom, Dad, Ben, Melissa, and Katie -
Thank you for your unwavering love and support throughout my journey through USAFA. I couldn’t have done it without you. I’m forever thankful for the experiences and life-long friends that I’ve gained here. The future is bright, and I’m thankful get to share it with all ofyou!
Aaron Scott Gibson Reno, NV Pilot
Violet’s turning violet.
Sarah Christine Haas Crescent Springs, KY Financial Management
Mom, Dad, and Ryan -1 am so thankful and blessed for your loving support over the last four years. couldn’t have done it without you backing me up every step of the way. Adam - USAFA has provided me wonderful opportunities and a great foundation. However, finding you is the what am most grateful for. Thank you and good luck to my fellow Bulldawgs. “Pressure makes Diamonds.” - Gen George S Patton
Jordan Elizabeth Hall Conroe, TX
Pilot
can find nothing more simple or more heartfelt than just a thank you to the most wonderful people in my life who have supported me thus far. Mom, Dad, Kevin, without the three ofyou, there is no question would not have accomplished near as much as have. And as always, glory be to God for all His work in my life. “When you come to the end ofyour rope, tie a knot and hang on.” - Franklin D Roosevelt
Andrew Patrick Hoops Highland, CA Pilot
Thank you Mom, Dad family and friends for the support and love. could not have made it without you.
Olawale B Lawaljr Mesquite, TX Developmental Engineer
never imagined the opportunities presented to me at the academy were possible. thank my parents and family who showed me unconditional love. The term parents include Deanne and Fred; they showed nothing but love by taking care of me whether it was a warm bed, someone to talk to, or food to fill a big tummy. will also never forget the everyday bond me and my girlfriend Nicole shared (Love you always). Thank you everyone and God Bless 282
Wesley A McVay Pawtucket, Rl Pilot
“I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at my death.”
Ian Patrick FergusonAlex Vincent Means Mankato, MN Logistics Readiness
Benjamin Curtis Payne Milton, CA Cyberspace Operations
AFamily AFriends AMilton AMarion
AAdventures AThankyoutoeverybody
Katherine Elizabeth Moorkamp St. Louis, MO Force Support
“You are always stronger than you think” but can’t believe made it this far...Mary, thank you for listening to me complain since day one, your love and leadership are truly amazing...Dad, thank you and love you more than words can say...Jean, Mert, Merilee, know could not have made it without you guys, THANK YOU!...To my teammates, love each and every one of you, keep aiming higher! After all, this is only the beginning (:
Christopher George Nelson Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
Thanks to all my friends and espedally my family, who’s constant love and support helped me get where am today. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re off to great places. Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So.... Get on your way!” Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go
ChristopherJames Olson Oak Harbor, WA Naval Flight Officer
It’s been quite a ride, and don’t regret a second of it. The journey would have been nothing without my many friends. wish I could stick in the Air Force with all ofyou, but that’s just not how the cards fell. Here’s a toast to you all. To my family, could not have made it through without your love and support. I can’t thank you enough! “One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” - Way. Let’s go do it!
Daniel McClure Rasfeld Anderson Township, OH Pilot
Breve enim tempus aetatis, satis longum est ad bene honesteque vivendum.
Dad, thank you for the shining example and motivation! Mom, thank you so much for the prayers and encouragement! My crazy bros, Kent and Bret, you guys rock! Cassie, your love has helped me succeed these last 2 years! Don, Ian, Rob: Thanks for the awesome times! My lovingfamily and friends, thank you so much for your support and prayers. love you all! Above all, would not be where am without my Lord and Savior,Jesus Christ. Isaiah 40:31
Just want to say thanks to my family, couldn’t have done it without you! And to the group; made this place bearable and even fun.. .ever since basic. Now we all go to upgrade our mana. I’ll see you there or I’ll see you at another time. Smang it!
Donald Antonio
Trillanes-Messig Bethlehem, CA Pilot
Jennifer- Without your constant support this would not have been possible. love you more than anything. Mom, Dad, Carsen without you I never would have come back from Christmas leave in 2010. “Great things are done when men and mountains meet.”
-William Blake
Dustin Weeks Vancouver, WA Pilot
Prior Island miss you. SER&CW. Baby Weazies, that was Legen....dary. Upgrade your manna, @WR&AG. That was the longest Double Date ever! We have to go get fries!!.... Umm we are at In&Out? “B” Team NATIONAL CHAMPS and still MFPTWOBS! The best ships are friendships. Blue Skies my friends... see you all on the other side. A423
Nathaniel Verlin Youd Cary, NC
Office ofSpecial Investigations
“God, family, country: Our three great loyalties.” - Ezra Taft Benson
Julian Robert Stark Buckeye, AZ Intelligencea DO o
Monica Caitlin Bray Wilmington,
Pilot
Thank you Mom, Dad, Bailey, and Jordan for all ofyour love and support, couldn’t have done it without you. “When things begin to overcome you, use them to overcome the very thing that is trying to destroyyou-remember the mule in the well.” - Unknown
will make my life as beautiful as it can ever be without you, I will make my life something of which you would be proud, I will make my life the equivalent of two lives, so that yours may not go unlived.
Ryan Boedeker Monticello, MN Pilot
“Little by little, one travels far.”
-J R R Tolkien
Megan Irene Brandt Steedman, MO Pilot
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” -
Henry FordAlexander Congram Westminster, CO Intelligence
wish there was more than a simple
“Thank You” could say Mom, Dad, Andy, Anton. Thank you for being my guides, my mentors, my strength, and my encouragement. All my friends and family that have been a part of my life --1 couldn’t have done it without you!
Romans 8:31
Chase Cooper Centennial, CO Pilot
It is not those who can inflict the most, but those who can suffer the most who will conquer....Conquest Always
Wo Liebe ist, da ist Gott -1 could not have gotten through the Academy without the support of my family and friends. have been blessed to have so many wonderful mentors who have helped me on my way through USAFA.
Thank you also to the 106. OSLw. You gave me enough memories for a lifetime! “Hier undjetzt!”
Christopher “C.J.” Gresham
Dumas, TX Security Forces
Eva, DougJamie - Thank ya’II so much for everything that you’ve done for me. Without you, this would never have been a possibility. Your sacrifices allowed me to do this; love ya’II. To all the friends I’ve met here, four years is not enough. You are some of the best people I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting.-- “Well that was fun.”
- No Cadet Ever
Joseph R Kraynak III
Ansonia, CT
Aircraft Maintenance
Mom, Dad, Mary, Nana, Papa - thanks for your love and all the support you have given to me from the beginning. Apples... Sink Navy! Megan-you made USAFA and my life so much better than it already was. Life is just a stone skip away! Things turn out the best for the people who make the best out ofthe way things turn out.
“Time’s fun when you’re having flies!”
- Kermit. No bouncing!
Amari Allan Holt McRae, AR
Cyberspace Operations
am humbled by the friends (John, Luke, Peter, and Ryan among others) and family (Mom, Dad, and Ananda) that Cod has given me and the sacrifice He has made. My goal is to stay humble like Christ. “Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”
- Philippians 2:8 NASB
LukeJones
Cambridge Springs, PA Cyberspace Operations
Everett Karpauskas
Caldwell, ID Civil Engineer
“Any time you have an oppurtunity to make a difference in this world and you don’t, then you are wasting your time on Earth.”
- Roberto ClementeArturas Kucharevas
Vilnius, Lithuania Pilot
Live a full life!
No matter how many days in your life, matter how much life in your days!
Brian Kevin “BK” Lagrange Orlando, FL
Developmental Engineering (Aero)
Gracias a Dios por mi familia, y el amor que ellos me dan cada dia, si no fuera por ellos, no hubiera alcanzado los suenos de mi vida.
Brian Lindsay
Chicago, IL
Contracting
Thank you to all my friends and family for your support. could not have done it without you or my brothers in the Coliseum. ASlayers
Special Tactics
Thanks to all of my family and friends who have supported me throughout this whole process and gave me the strength to succeed. couldn’t have done it without you. CETD & NFQ - “Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming ‘WOW...WHAT A RIDE!’”
- Anonymous
Thank you to all of my family and friends who have always been there for me, who have helped me make it through these past four years and who have always pushed me to do more. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Financial Management
“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” - Albert Pike. Smile. It’s everyone’s most attractive quality and can make someone’s day. Live. Laugh. Love. Thank you to those who stood by my side and those who never gave up on or stopped believing in me.
“If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.” - Latin Proverb
Thank you to all my friends, teammates, and my family for making these the most rewarding four years of my life. I appreciate all the love and support I’ve received and can’t wait to go out and continue to make you all proud. “...Who at best knows the triumph of high achievement, and who, at worst, fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.”
“The foolishness of Cod is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling... but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty. And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are.”
Thank you Lord.
Ask yourself this question: “Will this matter a year from now?” Richard Carlson, writing in Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
You have some advantages that others don’t have. And others have advantages that you don’t have. That’s just the way it is. We each have our own burdens and our own joys, from both of which we can learn and grow. When we accept the fact that life is not fair, then we begin to make it great.
Thank you Mom, Dad, Bob and Dan for all of the love and support over the past four years; whether it pertained to the Academy or to my daring adventures. “The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. shall live them.”
Thank you to all my family and friends who helped me succeed the past 4 years, your love and support carried me further than you knew. My role model once told me, “the man on top of the mountain did not fall there.”
Now that I’ve climbed the mountain, all I have left to do is shoot for the stars.
Thank you Mom Dad and Emily for your unwavering support.
Chris Twigg Annapolis, MD Civil Engineer Jeffrey Williams Owings, MD Operations Research Analyst Michael Wurth Perrysburg, OH PilotCouldn't have accomplished the dare without all my friends: Franko, Dunny, Kurt, Phil, Shawn, Sum-yung, the whole Mach 1 crew, T-Money, Chris “slap-chop” Huynh, Hannah, Marie; love you guys! Thanks for all the laughter and good memories! hope see you all out in the real world. Keep in touch!
You took my hand and led me through the fires of Freshman year, Recognition, CSTJump, Water Haze, Mondays, Physics, Chem, and Astro all to bring me here! The glory is Yours. Could have never done this if I walked alone. I’m taking away so much from this place, including the love of my life. So humbled. So grateful. Never let them steal my joy! Matthew 26:39
I’dlike to thank my family for the huge part they’ve played in shaping me into the man am today. Sumus Omnes in Bello Pro Pace. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6
Thank you to all my friends and family who supported me these past 4 years! Mom, Martha, and Marilyn -1 could not have done it without you! I love you all! If only Dad were here to celebrate! Cod has been so good to me! I can’t wait to see where He sends me next! Philippians 4:13 - I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Thank you to my friends and family for the love and support you have given me. Mom and Dad, you two are the most amazing parents and couldn’t have accomplished this dream without you two. Thank you to the Stephany family for giving me a home away from home!
Do you remember when we use to sing
Pilot
Thanks Mom, Dad, Prerna, the Miller 7, the War Eagle family, and all the friends and family who have helped me persevere through four years at the Academy. This is only the beginning of the journey and I will need your support in my future endeavors as well. Never fall into the cauldron of mediocrity!
NicholasJames Dejulio Overland Park, KS Civil Engineer
A special thanks to my family and friends who have supported me through my time at the academy. Dad don’t think ill be driving that garbage truck after all. Mom, Dad, Eric, Jake, and Cassy, love you more than anything and am blessed to have such a great family. Once a slayer....always a slayer!
Thank you Dad, Mom, and Malena for supporting me through these last five years, my sponsor family, the Fritzler’s, who have taken me in as one of their own, to everyone who has supported and encouraged me and without whom would not be where am now. Most importantly, without God, would not be able to do anything at all. “Be assured, ifyou walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.”
- George MuellerThank you to everyone who believed that it was possible for a small town boy to do big things. I have been warmly blessed by friends and family, and send my love to all those who have supported me during my amazing academy experience. My stud twin, Dakota, you are the best man will ever know. I would not be here today, or be the man am, without you. I did not say that it would be easy, but I said that it would be worth it... MFPTWOB #426
Here’s to those who’ve helped me get this far; here’s to those who couldn’t see me make it. Thank you Mom, Dad, Vic, Ben, the Entourage, and the Weagle Family! “Do something kind for somebody in this world today!”
- Col. Ronald J. Valine, 23 May 1943 - 3 May 2012
Kaleb MichaelJenkins Savannah, CA Pilot
CTBDTBS. Who’s the best?
Kristina Laura-Marie Kemp Cresham, OR; Corona, CA; Sykesville, MD
Security Forces
“I only regret that have but one life to give for my country.” - Nathan Hale. Made it that far,Jason & Ruby! Thanks Mom & Dad for all the love & support while accomplishing my dreams. Mighty War Eagles & my fellow Baby Wolverines—you are more of a family to me than you will ever know; can’t thank you enough. See you out in the operational Air Force! “Whom shall send? And who will go for us? Here am I. Send me!” - Isaiah 6:8. DEFENSOR FORTIS
Jeremy Alan Krohngold Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Civil Engineer
A special thanks to my father Steve, motherJoan, sister Mariah and the rest of my family and friends for their endless support and enduring love of me. The Academy is one of many steps in a life of unknowns and uncertainties to be faced with resolve and the love and support of the best friends and family one could ask for. Never forget that the best ships are friendships. Carpe diem. Here’s to the breezes...Blue Skies...#424 MFPTWOB 2013
Leon “Trey” Lowman III Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
Thank you parents, Tyler, Tatianna, and Tahlia for supporting me throughout this journey. Also, thank you Grandma, Grandpa, and Omi for imparting your wisdom. Through the ups and downs, you guys have been there for me; ours is a strong and vibrant family. Dad, you’re the best role model know. Thank you teaching me leadership and how to be a man. love you guys!
Pilot
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go...” - Dr Seuss. Thank you Mom, Dad, family and friends for your love and support. Couldn’t have done it without you guys. Club 1605! Thanks for the home away from home.
Pilot
Four years ago walked knowingly into a life of sacrifice and unpleasant decisions. have not always chosen, and cannot always choose, correctly. have my regrets, and whether, in the end, everything will be worth it remains to be seen. However, I am certain that the initial decision to sacrifice for something greater WAS correct, and whatever have chosen, there have been supportive friends and family for whom am deeply grateful.
Pilot
Thank you to all of my family and friends that have gotten me though this place. 5D108 for life :) “my universe will never be the same... I’m glad you came” and to all my little dancers love you and hope you have a great season next year. will miss you all. Arwoo!
Jupiter,
Pilot
It’s been a wild ride but I’ll never forget to “roll with the punches, play all of my hunches” and all those that taught me to. Even when “the beer is too cold, and the daiquiri’s too fruitful” I will always want to “go back to the island, back to the sea” because as every good man knows- Its anywhere you want it to be- look into the future when can say “sweet senorita, wont you please come with me? Back to the island honey, back to the sea.”
Thank you friends and family, espedally Mom, for everything. Dig Deep!
just want to thank all the people who have helped me through the past four years. To my Mom and Dad, and all my extended family, as well as Mike and Theresa will forever be in debt for the life lessons and path you set me on. Now on to the next chapter in my life. Again thanks for everything you have done could not have done it with out you.
Thank you Mom, Dad, Emily, Blake, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Mark, Aunt Bonnie and everyone else for helping me get through these last four years. Even during the hardest times knew I could count on each ofyou for wisdom and support. Words cannot express how truly thankful am to have you all in my life. Love you guys!
Pilot could not have done this without my family and friends. Mom, Dad, Mitch and Diddy, thank you for all your support and unbelievable help. You had faith in me, when didnt have it in myself. To all the bros, Naz, Hulk, Dodus, PH, Bett and Scoin; thank you for all the memories, and laughs. look forward to all our lives in the future.
Thank you Mom, Dad, Ma, Papa, Unde, Michelle, Catherine, Russell, Taft, Laila, Guinevere, and Sophia for all ofyour help and encouragement, I couldn’t have made it through this place without you. Love you all.Fortius quam fraternitas nullum est vinculum
Thanks Mom, Dad, Joe, Megan, Alex, Jessica, Suzann and Luke. could have never reached this goal without your help and love through all of it. God led me down this path and you were all a part of it. To all my friends who were, thank you for the bond we created in these 5 years. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Think of the solution, not the problem.” - Terry Goodkind. Advice that can be useful on any given day at USAFA. Family, friends, and yes faculty at USAFA, thanks for developing me into the person am today. made it.
Clenwood Springs, CO Aircraft Maintenance
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty, well-preserved body. But rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming WOW what a ride.”
Stephen Michael Vu Springfield,Danielle N Griffith
The Woodlands, TX Medical Service Corps
Although life’s not about destinations I’m blessed to have seen so many. And three might be a crowd but my team is the perfect size for me. For four years I’ve been surrounded by love and friends better than any. The journey was great; everything works out; my thanks to God and family. - Dani Griffith 432
Ga Hyun Han Lancaster, CA Contracting
“Thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place.” - 2 Corinthians 2:14. give all the glory to you, God! Thank you Mom & Dad for your support and prayers.
To the Warricks: thank you for your kind hearts and the best bible studies!
Lastly, thanks to my best friends whom dearly love: Julie, Paul,James, Su. will cherish every moment that we had together!
Justin Hillstrom Lubbock, TX Aircraft Maintenance
Well that was interesting... Thanks to my mom and dad for raising me right and challenging me to always do my best, To my sister for showing me the importance of serving my country, And to my brothers for being a constant source of motivation to improve.
Keaton Hinners Gray, IA Civil Engineer
One day...I’m going to regret what wrote here!
Kyle A Land Crown Point, IN Dental
It ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward—how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that... “There are good ships..TPTWOB 425
John R Lepird Hamilton, Ml Operations Research Analyst
Yes it was.
Alexander D Lerda-Plog Rancho Murieta, CA Acquisitions
It’s over! couldn’t have done it without the love and support from my mom, dad, and bro who have always been there for me. Thank you so much Britta for being so loving and understanding these past 3 years. Thank you God. “Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom take refuge.” - Psalm 144....PTWOB 425.25....On y va!!
Bioenvironmental Engineer
These past four years have flown by. know couldn’t have endured this place without the support and love of my friends and family. Dad, thank you for always listening and encouraging me to do better in all I do. Eddie, thank you for all ofyour advice and motivating me to come here. And to Mama, your words will forever be a source of guidance to me. “Claim your spot" will always be my motivation. love you all. Thank you, God, we’re done!
Keeley Grace McCann Orlando, FLGavin Mills
Powell, \X/Y Physician
Thank you Father Cod, For my father’s inspiring strength and character. For my mother’s guiding wisdom and encouragement. For my sister’s everlasting support. For my brother’s example of who strive to be. For my friends who love me more than themselves. And my experiences as PTWOB 425.50. have beenblessed.
Psalms 3: 5, 6
Heather Nelson
Clifton Park, NY Astronautical Engineer
have been blessed with the best friends and family anyone could ever ask for; I love you all more than could ever possibly describe in words. I would not have made it through without the amazing support system have in my family, friends, and Cod. It has been quite the journey but cannot wait to graduate into bigger and better things. I look forward to a lifetime of service, both in and out of the military. Good times and Cod bless. SCW...
Alexander Randall Seattle, WA Pilot
First and foremost want to thank my Mom and Dad for being so supportive. My sister Lynne, even though she’s fat, the Littles, and my older brother for showing up every Labor Day weekend. Shoutout to the Ratpack, the rest of my family, the Kemps (my 2nd family), and to all the people who have guided (or dragged) me through academics here. Also Chris. Cod has blessed me with the knowledge I'm exactly where I’m supposed to be. James 1:2-3
Matthew Roberts Greenville, SC Pilot
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
Louis Clay Rogers III El Paso, TX Pilot
No words can say how much I cherish the support from my Cod, parents, family, and friends during my 5 years here. Without them, wouldn’t have had the strength to get through. love each and every one ofyou. My dream life is unfolding in front of me, and couldn’t be more grateful. Also, thank you Air Force. I can’t believe you’re actually trusting me with a plane! Isaiah 40:31
Word Flard, Play Harder
Thank you to all those who have made this journey the best experience have yet to have. To my mom and dad who push me to push myself, to my lady laxers whose beauty encourages me to be better, and to every person who has ever put a smile on my face; nothing can get you through like a good laugh. A special thank you to those who have served; we salute you. “Live light, die hard, and love.” BTB
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position reached in life as by the obstacles overcome while trying to succeed” BTW. I never thought could do it but here am. I made it! Thank you Mom and Dad for pushing me to get in to the Academy and encouraging me to stay, to my sisters for paving the road and always being there for advice, and to all of my friends along the way who made these 4 years worth it.
Thank you to my team for accepting me. Thank you to all my friends who made me a better person. Thank you to my mom and dad for teaching me and supporting me through the good and bad. Thank you to my sister for always taking care of me. Thank you to my Nana for spoiling me. And thank you to my Granddad for inspiring me. will never forget what y’all have done for me.
Jonathan Weed Fayetteville, AR Astronautical Engineer
Big shoutout to Wikipedia and that C8H10N4O2; couldn’t have done it without you!
Elliot Unseth
Shakopee, MN
Cyberspace Operations
Stop reading this
Andru Vandiver Springfield, MO Pilot
Five years of starting over in a training environment after making it to active duty. Five years of the most stressful, time consuming, and life draining thing I’ve ever done in my life. Five years of hating it all and wanting to quit. Was it worth it? Yea. It was worth every minute, and wouldn’t change a thing.
Thanks to my mom Lisa, dad Steve and brothers Seth and Matt.You’ve been behind me every step of the way and everything I’ve done is because ofyour support, I love you. IP’s, we had the best job at USAFA and Aero is the best team EVER. Look Up See Down! Also Alex. “For 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
Zachary R Westerfield Molena, CA Developmental Engineer (Mech)
Would do it again? Probably not. Have become a stronger person? Absolutely. “We must expect reverses, even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence, to call forth greater energies, and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.” - Gen Robert E Lee Thanks Dad, Mom, and Maria for everything you do for me. You are the best family anyone could ever have. Thanks to all my friends here who helped me through.
Michael John Wong Rancho Cucamonga, CA Contracting
How made it through USAFA will always elude me. Thank you to those who provided the light which guided me through some of my darkest daysDad, Mom, Megan, Matthew, all of my friends, and Judge. Despite the tremendous challenges and unfortunate events, know that am headed in the right direction and a better man because of them. “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.”
David Baker Tipton Waco, TX Pilot Christopher Steven Villanueva Riverside, CA PilotJake Alleman Irvine, CA
Cyberspace Operations
As the saying goes, history will be kind to me for I intend to write it. suppose it’s time to start that next chapter, neh? Just have to find that perfect blend of Washington, Lincoln, Napoleon, Attila, Machiavelli, Aristotle, and Conan. Let’s kick the tires and light the fires. And for the family... I did it for Aslan.
- Strength and Honor
Candita Linda Curcio Pittstown, NJ Pilot
The five year plan was worth itCOURAGE, HONOR, CONQUER
- Without the love and support of my family, roomie, friends, and mentors, would not be were am today - We learned, we laughed, and we cried together at this place- As my father always tells me, “We often underestimate our breaking points.”
Stephen Rashon Johnson Raeford, NC
Space
Thanks Mom, Richard, and Albani RIP MH, SW, MP, DD Isaiah 40:31
Jennifer Grace Bremser Colorado Springs, CO
Nursing
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
Lauren Gisela Kolod Pittsburgh, PA Pilot
Love to my parents- thanks for doing a darn good job raising me and always supporting me. And 123 to Britt, JB, and my grandparents! Huge thanks to my roomie who has been my second sister for 3 years. To my friends- good times and lots of laughs! “To those of you who received honors, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be President ofthe United States.” - the 43rd President
Katherine Rebecca Brock Baton Rouge, LA
Intelligence
Mom, thank you for being my rock. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” - John F Kennedy
Henry M KrukowskiJr Wonder Lake, IL
Pilot
“It’s a magical world, Hobbes, oP buddy...Let’s go exploring!” - Calvin and Hobbes. Thank you mother, father, and Maypril for your love and support.
Pilot
Mom and Dad, thank you for all of the support you have given me, especially through all of the low points. Brittani, could have never done it without you. Thank you so much for sticking with me through 4 very long years. Now comes the good part.
Pilot
Mom, Dad, Brett, and all my awesome family and friends, thank you. I would not be the person am or have accomplished what I have without your help. Thank you for your unwavering support and love throughout my life. am truly blessed and words aren’t enough, but from the bottom of my heart, thank you!
“Either you pray about it or you worry about it, you cant do both.” - 50 Cent
Pilot
Dad, Mom, Christy, Michael - Thank you for all your love, support, and guidance over the years that have made me the man am today. love you all. To my friends - Thank you for making this place endurable and for all the great memories that won’t be forgotten. “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” - Vince Lombardi Jr
Pilot
Thank you Mom, Dad and Kara for giving me the strength to endure these last four years at USAFA. Without the support of the three ofyou, I’m sure would have never even gotten on the plane for Colorado. Thanks for giving me a strong foundation and the space needed, to grow into the person I am today.
“Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.”
-Marcus Aurelius
Pilot
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for every lesson have learned from you. Thank you, Kelsey, for your trust and honesty. To all my friends and family, thank you for your constant support. hope can live up to your expectations and become worthy ofyour praise. To everyone, hope can repay you for the impacts, however small you may think they were, that you have had on my life. am but a collection offlaws stitched together with good intentions.
Pilot
“If the women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.”
- Red Green Ryan Daniel Kunce Phoenix, AZ Kyle Weston Lenz Wheatland, WYJohn Micah Rutherford Cabot, AR Pilot
This was a challenging, worthwhile path to take and could not have done it without my family. Thank you Mom, Dad,James, andJoAnn for all the support and advice you have given me. Without your guidance would not be where am today. Most importantly, thank Cod for His goodness to me and to Him be the glory. Proverbs 3:5-6.
Bradley Allen Schneider St. Louis, MO Pilot
Do work that you will be proud of later
CarlyJane Serratore Colorado Springs, CO Financial Management
Mom, Dad, Tom, Tim, Carina & Annie-1 never could have made it through this place without you. “In life there are only two things you can control, your attitude & your work ethic.” - One of the many wise things have learned from my Pops!
Holden Simmonds Georgetown, TX Pilot
Cadre flipping the same cot daily in Basic, Naked Dl every night, a Duke on a computer monitor, “What a day, What a day” with Master J, testing out my sea legs, just dancing for Ring Dance, Being the cadre to flip the same cot daily in Basic, finally realizing would graduate and go to UPT... Yup. Its been a good ride. My Mom, Dad, Grandpa, and Sister, the rest of my family, friends, and Greystone: could never have done it with out you.
Thank You
Kyle Spencer Stigall Paducah, KY Doctor
“With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere.” - C. S. Lewis
Barbra Terry Copperas Cove, TX Acquisitions
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of Cod.” -1 Corinthians 10:31
Anthony Thomas Vahling Teutopolis, IL Civil Engineer
Thank you to all the friends and family who have supported me throughout my time here.
RyanJames Wallway GrandJunction, CO Developmental Engineer (Mech)
It was never about how hard could hit, but about how hard I could get hit and keep moving forward. To Mom and Dad, thank you for being the best role models could have asked for. To my siblings, thank you for all ofyour love. To my new brothers I’ve gained here, thank you for always looking out for me. know that wherever I go from here, the lessons you have all taught me will carry me through. Thank you all so much
Thanks
Lance Taylor Wilhelm GigHarbor, WA PhysicistPilot
Thanks to everyone who challenged me to succeed and believed in me. My family, especially my parents and sister, for putting up with me during the crazy busy times and supporting me every step ofthe way. My squadies for dragging me from my room, helping me get involved and making great friends. Never forget to shoot for the moon; because ifyou miss, you’ll still reach the stars!
Acquisitions
Thank you to all who have influenced my life. appreciate all that you have done for me. My life is only just begin ning and the sky is the limit. WALK, STEP AND RYHDE OUT.
Pilot
Never Forget: Friends, Comrades, and Brothers Semper Fratres RIP SEW and DD
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter offaith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of Cod.” - Hebrews 12:1-2 #5yearplan
Pilot
Here’s to my sisters, mom, and dad for believing in me and lifting me up higher than I deserve; you are all my inspiration for reaching those ever distant stars above. Thank you to the friends and relationships hold so dear - couldn’t imagine making it through without you.
Contracting
My family made the journey possible. My friends made the journey fun. merely made the journey. Thank-you to all who inspired me. Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon! “I dream not solely of becoming successful, but to truly make a difference in doing so."
Jacob Robert Decklever Byron, MN Stephan Me Cloud Atrice Atlanta,CA LoganJeffery Brandt Colorado Springs, CO Nuclear Engineer Jordan Scott Bresnahan Ponte Vedra, FL Civil Engineer John Ryan Della Pia Burnt Hills, NY Megan Summers Edson Wolfeboro, NH Anthony Robert Emtman Valleyford WAPilot
Thank you to my awesome family who helped me achieve my dream of attending and graduating from this incredible institution. “Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyways.” - John Wayne
It’s been a long five years but I’ve finally made it. I can’t give enough thanks to my family and friends that have supported me all the way, am truly thankful. “If had to do it all over again, I’d have to think about it.”
Contracting
Thank you to my family who always believed in me, my friends who kept me sane and my teammates who constantly made me laugh. It has been a tough four years but you all have made everything worth it. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
- Philippians 4:13
Acquisitions
Thank you to my family and friends for facilitating my past and future successes. owe everything to you and especially my father, the greatest man I’ve ever known. The rhythm ofyour bass drives the beat in my heart and the melodies you sing guide my soul. I love and miss you, Dad. - Andrew JamesJoseph Dowdell Livingstone Plainfield, NJ Financial Management Hard lives
Pilot
To Mom, Dad, and Jamie: thank you for your support and inspiration to set the bar high and strive to be the best can be. To my fellow Phantoms, Merlin drivers, and Nightriders: couldn’t ask for a better group of people to spend the past four years with. You all will never be forgotten. “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
- Abraham LincolnPilot
“Have not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrifled; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Dad, Mom, Daniel and Michael, all my friends old and new- Thanks so much for your loving support, wouldn’t be where am today without you! You’ve been such a blessing in my life. I’m looking forward to the future, but will always remember the past. Love y’all!
The greatest investment you can make is in yourself. chose the path less traveled to accomplish a goal and achieve something unique. Life is a journey, not a destination. The result means nothing without the people who have been there along the way and the experiences that have shared. Nobody looks back and remembers the ordinary. Life is an adventure or it is nothing at all. Thank you to all those who have helped me along in my adventures.
VictorJesus Lopez Houston, TX
Pilot
Success is a reflection ofyour greatest accomplishment - that is when you’ve shared your gifts and talents withothers; you should see those around you shine! That is your challenge. They are your success story. Make a difference, give back, and aim high! Ad Astra.
Michael Travis McCoy Louisville, KY
Pilot
Thanks to my families. Those at home and those here at USAFA. Without you, nothing really matters.
Matthew Chadwick Melhado Columbus, CA Pilot
Here’s a shout out to everyone who helped me survive The Zoo - family, Baby Bulls, Horny Ponies, Axemen bros, Curt comp sci majors, skyfalling friends, and everyone else. I’ll never forget the botched spirit missions, the late nights in the alcove combating null pointer exceptions, the poor decisions, the crazy trips, the “hazardous activities”, and all the other experiences that made these four years so awesome. Crow older, but never grow old.
Howard Bradley Phelan New Braunfels, TX
Pilot
Family and friends were the single most important things in getting me to where am. Thanks to all y’all for your never ending support. “Pain is temporary; Quitting lasts FOREVER.”
- Lance ArmstrongMaria Sharon Phillips Keller, TX
Operations Research Analyst
Your life is a message to the world & aspire to live for Christ as a woman of Chayil -He is true Life! It’s only by Cod’s grace that am what am, to God be all glory.
Thomas Christopher Popp Bowie, MD
Pilot
Mom, Dad and Jen, thanks for helping me every step along the way. “Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future.”
LukeJoseph Richardson Hartland, ME
Security Forces
Solus Christus
Kyle Anthony Robinson Lakewood, WA
Contracting
Wouldn’t have made it without the important people in my life, family and friends, and you know who you are. Love you guys! Shout out to The Table. Looking forward to the future!
Space and Missiles
No one gets through this place alone. Mom, Tyler, and Grandma--love you and thank you for keeping me good. Nightriders--we’ll meet again! Three Musketeers--we live on. And to the Sangha--my refuge. Crowing up is about making mistakes, for we learn best through them: Never discount yourself, find solace and strength in what is right, and remember that things happen for a reason.
Acquisitions
A sincere thank you to my parents, siblings, Baby Trolls, and Nightrider family for challenging me to discover new limits and supporting me if failed. Every friendship I have made here has inspired me to achieve greatness and am truly humbled to be graduating with such a spectacular group of people.
Thanks to everyone who helped me get through here- Mom, Dad,Jacob, Nancy, family, and friends. Without your support, this would have been an impossible challenge.
Mom, Dad, Connor, Gran, and the Village: We didit! You are each a blessing in my life and know this journey would have been impossible without you. Your love and support mean everything to me-thankyou for going the distance by my side. Love to my Ratz and 'Riders! “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” - C K Chesterton.
Psalms 144:1
Col. 3:23. Dad, Mom, and Kully:
Thanks for believing and forcing me to believe. love you more than life itself.
Kate, Duck, Brandon, and the rest of Stringer: Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers, and pick-me-ups. Big thanks to the Baby Panthers, ‘Riders, and especially the boys of 5CHARLIE20 for making the trip through here worth it. WE’LL BE BACK! “ifyou hold a cat by the tail, you learn things you cannot learn any other way.” -
Mark Twain Joseph Reynante Sarette Sacramento, CA Doctor Kyle Patrick Schory Libertyville, IL Nathan Lee Tangeman Maria Stein, OH Pilot Taylor Kay Warren Owasso, OK Pilot Jessica Mariko Wong Aiea, HI Joshua David Woodruff Stringer, MS PilotPilot
“Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway” - John Wayne
This is probably the number one aspect oftraining I’ve learned while at the academy but taught by my parents and family, from the get go, they not only taught but showed the importance of physical, mental and spiritual courage and its importance in life. couldn’t have done all of this without their support. love you all.
Jared Bayne Brown Colorado Springs, CO Doctor
Five years after joining USAFA, am finally done. Thank you to all the people that helped me along the way. Dad and Mom, I especially want to say thank you to the two of you for all the advice and support over the years. I am excited and hopeful for what God has planned for me in the years following graduation. Best of luck to all my friends and looking forward to working with you all in the future! You all deserve the best! ADIOS USAFA!
Kristin Alexis Cromwell Monroe, LA Acquisitions
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
Charles O’Keefe Crouse Denver, CO Intelligence
made it! Thank you to my entire family for helping me through such a challenging and rewarding time in my life. would never be here if it wasn’t for a certain talk had with my mom and dad years ago. Thank you, you two are the best. I could not have asked for better friends in my life. Congratulations to you all and good luck. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” PURA VIDA BROTHERS
Martinus R Davis Chicago, IL
Aircraft Maintenance
Grandma, made it! Words cannot explain how thankful I am for the friends I’ve made, experiences I’ve had, and opportunities I’ve been given here at USAFA. I want to also thank Gracie and Alonzo (USMA ‘09), you were a great inspiration during my time here and I will continue to mentor those behind me as you have done. “Quitters never win, winners never quit.” HUSKIES!! 282
Robert Michael DeWitt Austin, TX
Aircraft Maintenance
“Do not pray for easier lives. Pray to be stronger men.” - John F Kennedy. A special thanks to my friends and family who gave me the strength to get through it.
Adah Marie Frankovic Austin, TX Pilot
“ad astra per aspera”
Adam Spenser Ceeskie Falcon, CO Pilot
This place has taught me two things about reality, l) The most valuable lessons are those we learn about ourselves. 2) Not everything is as it seems. wouldn’t have made it if it wasn't for my family, friends and my future wife.
Ryan Patrick Aceves Riverside, CAChad Harvey Sanders, AZ Civil Engineer
USAFA has knocked me down 1000 times, but i’ve picked myself up 1001 times....Never give up on your dreams.
Matthew Louis Heien St. Charles, MO Pilot could never have gotten here or made it through here without the help of my family and friends. Thanks everyone!
Teresa Bo Kyung Kim Seoul, Korea Acquisitions
“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going” - Beverly Sills
Matthew Lukas Kluckman San Antonio, TX
Developmental Engineer (Elec)
“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”
- Hellen KellerJohn Norman Kruse Eden Prairie, MN Acquisitions
Nicholas Samuel Lazos Chico, CA
Developmental Engineer
could never even imagine where I am today without the help of some amazing people and one awesome Cod. Deuteronomy 8:17-18 You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember theLord your Cod, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.
Taeyoung Lee Tampa, FL Acquisitions
Mom, Dad, Sis... Thanks for putting up with me the past 4 years! Thank you for your unending love and support! Thanks to everyone else that helped me along the way =) Philippians 4:4-13, “Hold yourselfresponsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself.” - Henry Ward Beecher
Caleb Stephen MacLachlan Iniibara, Ethiopia
Developmental Engineer (Astro)
“Through the marvels of scientific advance, my voice is coming to you from a satellite circling in outer space. My message is a simple one. Through this unique means, I convey to you and all mankind America’s wish for peace on earth and good will to men everywhere.” - President Dwight D Eisenhower
Deannajune MacMillan Warrensburg, MO
Contracting
“Every man meet is my superior in some way, and in that learn of him; - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Acquisitions
can’t send enough thanks to the Lord above, my family, friends and many others who have loved and supported me and impacted my life in incredible ways. “All men dream but not equally. Those 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
Foster Logan Meier Elm Creek, NE Pilot
Thank you to everyone that has helped me along the way. have been blessed with an incredible family and network of friends, your support has always been incredible. A special thanks to the Bald Eagle, Birdie Girl and Iceman...love you guys to death. Blue Skies. -NO FEAR, NO REGRETS.
Christian Erhardt Minnick Trafalgar, IN Pilot
Infinite love and thanks to my family and the kids who made this place worthwhile <3 “All work and no play makesJack a dull boy. All work and no play makesJack a dull boy. All work and no play makesjack a dull boy. All work and no play makesJack a dull boy. All work and no play makesjack a dull boy. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. All work and no play makesJack a dull boy. All work and no play makesjack a dull boy. All work and no play makesJack a dull boy. All work and no play makesjack a dull boy
Chad Harrison Moore
Pagosa Springs, CO Pilot
“Mandatory breakfast really helped me become a good officer.” - Nobody Ever
Behavioral Scientist
Thank you Mom, Dad, and the rest of my family for your love and support over the last four years. Thanks to all my best friends for all of the awesome adventures! Most importantly, thank God for carrying me through all of this.
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Psalm 1:1-3
Nicholas Robert Santoro TX Pilot
Spring, Pilot
“Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.” - Psalm 119:36-37
Contracting
“I wasn’t like every other kid, you know, who dreams about being an astronaut, was always more interested in what bark was made out of on a tree. Sting is a hero of mine. The music he’s made over the years, don’t really listen to it, but the fact that he’smaking it, respect that. care desperately about what do. Do know what product I’m selling? No. Do know what I’m doing today? No. But I’m here, and I’m gonna give it my best shot.”
“In this bright future you can’t forget your past...” - Bob Marley. Thank you so much to all my family and friends that helped me these past four years and helped me make it here in the first place. I’m so thankful for the great friends I’ve made along the way. I’ve learned so much, perhaps more about myself than anything else. Special thanks to Mom and Dad, my two biggest fans! couldn’t have made it through without all your support!
“In the end, more than freedom, they wanted security. They wanted a comfortable life, and they lost it all - security, comfort, and freedom. When the Athenians finally wanted not to give to society but for society to give to them, when the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, thenAthens ceased to be free and was never free again.”
Thank you to everyone who helped me get through this place especially Mom, Dad, and Adam. Thank you to my friends for all the memories over the last 4 years that made this place worth it. And to T, thank you for the best advice received coming to this place - DFWAI. “Be yourself, for no one can take that away from you.”
Acquisitions
Thank you Mom, Dad, Mikaylajohn, Rodrick for all the love and support that helped me get through the good times and the bad. I couldn’t of done it without y’all. Thanks to all my friends for the hangovers and memories we’ve made throughout the years. Big shout out to monsters and honeybuns...so delicious!
Thanks to everyone who helped me get through the tough times and to those who were also there to celebrate with me during the good times! Special thanks to my Mom, Dad, and Brother back home who always pushed me to succeed and work hard to achieve my dreams. “A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” - Gen.
Colin Powell“Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.” - Airplane!
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Thanks to my family and friends who made it memorable.
Thanks to family and friends. Ezekiel 25:17
Jimmy Alor Lima, Peru Pilot
“Sin Sacrificio no hay Gloria” -One more step while am learning how to walk, and that is thanks to you “viejos” y familia entera. “Arriba Siempre Arriba, hasta las estrellas”
Shawn Cagle Iron Mountain, Ml Pilot
No matter what, keep moving forward.
lima “Xena” Calite Klaipeda, Lithuania Pilot
“I didn’t choose the officer life, the officer life chose me.” #from cook to pilot:) HAKUNA MATATA
Ian Fau kenberry Spokane WA Pilot
It's hard to soar with eagles when you work with turkeys.
Bradley Frost Jacksonville, FL Aeronautical Engineer
No it wasn’t. (LNV)
Xandra Goodwin Arlington, VA
Cyberspace Operations
Always remember: Pain is temporary, but Pride is forever. Never stop setting and aiming for new goals.
Ryan Andrew Fattal Seal Beach, CA PilotJoshua Adam Hall Pinson, AL
Aircraft Maintenance
“Time to go to bat. It dosen’t have to be a homerun, just hitthe ball.” - Mrs. C. “Nothing is too tough for men like you” - Mr. Mark (Roll Tide)
Hunter Graham Hamer Dillon, SC Pilot
“For know the plans 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. Thank you to all of my friends and family who helped me get to where am today. am blessed to have so much love and support from so many. Lovey’all!
Cameron Neil Harris San Antonio, TX Physicist
When facts become opinions, the collective policymaking process of democracy breaks down. Cone is the common denominator—knowledge—that can bring opposing sides together.
Chancellor Anthony JamesJohnstone Spokane, WA
Operations Research Analyst
Remember where you came from. AO. How we survive is what makes us who we are, and you’ll never win the game ifyou don’t have Banshees In at the start. Bay tcig.
Marshall Douglas Kay Cranbury, TX Pilot
There are 3 things you never turn your back on: bears, men you have wronged, and a dominant male turkey during mating season.
Jason Kons
Germantown, Wl
Developmental Engineer
Life’s not the breathes you take, but the moments that take your breath away, don’t waste one of them. Show no mercy, take no prisoners, and never surrender /slayers
Jared Leininger Archbold, OH Pilot
“Negative Ghost Rider, The Pattern Is Full”
Ian Mittelberg Lewisport, KY
Logistics Readiness
“Every player excepts the cards life deals him. But once they are in hand, he alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.”
- Voltaire
If someone tells you it can’t be done, walk away from that individual because they are a loser.
“Don’t let the bastards get you down.” - Brig Gen Max Della Pia (Retired).
“This is some JABS.” Love you Mom, Dad, Ted, Chris, and all of my friends! Thank you for all ofyour support over the past 5 years!
“Go then, there are other worlds than these.” - Stephen King. “Party on dudes!!” Thanks Mom, Dad, Cassidy and friends who have helped me along this incredible journey!
As cadets currently attending the United States Air Force Academy, we hold the traditions, memories, heritage, and lifestyle of our school near and dear to our hearts. Part of what makes our school special is the appreciation and admiration for those who came before us, and to show we are sue-
cessfully following in our heroes’ footsteps, we have had a flashback to past eras. From the early 50’s to now, cadets attending USAFA have helped to re-captivate some of the heritage unique to our Academy. Whether it be folding clothes for a SAMI or partying hard at Haps with squadron mates, our USAFA heritage is alive and well.
It seems to be a time-honored tradition to borrow “steal” from the Honor Wall, weather it’s 2012 (right) or 1988
Whether it’s 1956, or 2013, in the end, it all comes back to that special moment in May, when couples unite for the time-honored tradition known as Ring Dance.
Francis Adkins Wasilla, AK
Cyberspace Operations
“You know, normal people just have aquariums.” - Randall Munroe
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Melissa Cecil Huntington Beach, CA
Force Support
“Leaders are made, they are not born. They are made by hard effort, which is the price all of us must pay to achieve any goal that is worthwhile.” - Vincent Lombardi
Nathan Davies Zerkel, MN
Developmental Engineer (Mech)
“...Seek first the kingdom of Cod and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” - Matthew 6:33
David Scott Baska Overland Park, KS
Acquisitions
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone i have met along this journey. Cod Bless- DB
Christina Beckett Marietta, CA Intelligence
“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.” - Winston Churchill
Ross Edwards Craysville, IN Weather
Well I’ll be, I’m not swinging through the trees with my primate brethren yet. Fear not though, for I have two years yet for this prognostication to come to fruition!
Robert Casper Las Vegas, NV
Pilot
“The good thing about science is that it’s true whether or not you believe in it.” -
Neil deCrasse Tyson“Je defendrai mes opinions jusqu’a ma mort, mais je donnerai ma vie pour que vous puissiez defendre les votres.”
- Voltaire
Pilot
“Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man withthe wrong mental attitude.”
- ThomasJefferson
Contracting
“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood...” Thank you to those who have supported me along the road; it’s been an adventure--and here’s to many more adventures in the future, “...lead a life worthy ofyour calling, for you havebeen called by Cod.” - Ephesians 4:1
Cyberspace Operations
[They] agreed that it was neither possible nor necessary to educate people who never questioned anything.”
-Joseph Heller, Catch-22
Pilot
Life should not be a journey to the grave withthe intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride!”
Nothing
Pilot
Be bold, do the right thing, andmake the best of every moment because you are only given one life to live. Thank you to my family and good friends for helping me in both my best and worst of times. could not be more lucky to have you or the life live.
Pilot
Tough times don’t last, tough people do.
Photo not available Jonathan Gabriel Hagan Iron Mountain, Ml Pilot Molly Heath Shoreline, WA Shawn Hibbard Naples, FL James Austin Hurley IV Weldon Spring, MO Ryan Kelly Bircnrunville, PA Seth Kesler Surf City, NC Aeronautical Engineer William Grey Lawlor Lithia, FL Mike Leland Cincinnati, OHElisabeth Mellado
South Barrington, IL
Force Support
Come to find out, life is really just chutes and ladders. It may be a whole lot easier to fall down a chute and you certainly accelerate fast... but in the end, climbing those ladders is unconditionally rewarding.
Christine Molina Dallas, TX
Acquisitions
“Lograr aquello que has softado te hace feliz, pero sobretodo, te hace feliz recordar el esfuerzo empleado para lograrlo.” - Rafa Nadal
Meagan Ostrander
Seneca, Wl
Aircraft Maintenance
Through thick and thin, good times and bad, my family and friends have always been here to support me. Thank you for all your help and encouragement. Never forget those who mean the most to you.
Gage Parrott
Castle Rock, CO
Cyberspace Operations
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Martin Luther KingJr.
Maiya Perich Houston, TX
Intelligence
“Then let us all do what is right, strive with all our might toward the unattainable, develop as fully as we can the gifts Cod has given us, and never stop learning.” - Ludwig van Beethoven
Robert Simmons Rocklin, CA Pilot
Stop waiting to live in the future, because you can only experience life in the present. There is no pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and things like graduation and retirement will not relieve you of the pain of procrastinating life. Stop counting, start living.
Justin Sleeter Tijeras, NM
Doctor
In Cod we trust, all others bring data.
Astronautical Engineer
To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour - Winston Churchill Mom, Dad, family, friends, and brothers, thanks for always being there, couldn’t have made it without you.
Cyberspace Operations
“And acquaintances turn to friends, hope those friends they remember me, Hold the night for ransom as we kidnap the memories, Not sure there is a way to express what you meant to me, Sit around a table and use those years as the centerpiece.” - Macklemore
Cyberspace Operations
Zachary Watkins Flowood, MS
Security Forces
There are no governing circumstances to happiness; people are always and only happy when they allow themselves to be. Every day, every hour, every minute and second of our lives will only occur once, and we are given far too few of them to squander.
Michael Tibbs Rogers, AR Cole VonOhlen Jackson, MNSt. Louis, MO
StaffJudge Advocate
Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.That surrender, even the smallest act ofgiving up, stays with me. So when feel like quitting, I ask myself, which would rather live with? Facing up to that question, and finding a way to go on, is the real reward, better than any trophy.
Pilot
I want to thank my Mom, my brother Brandon, and my stepfather Steve for making me the man am today. Without you would have never realized that I truly can be whatever and whoever want to be in this world.
Through you all I learned that “Even a pebble causes a wave.”
Pilot
What gave have, What didn’t give I’ve lost forever.
Evan Russell Boone Denton, TX
Financial Management
You can’t be smart and lazy, because choosing to be lazy is not smart.
Pilot
“Don’t be afraid ofyour fears. They’re not there to scare you, only to let you know something is worth it.” - CJoy Bell. I’d like to thank all my family and friends for their support; I owe all of my success and none of my failures to you.
Logan
Colorado Springs, CO Space Operations would like to thank my family for supporting me throughout my time at the Academy.
For from himand through him and for him are all things.
Bryan Evans Anderson Clio, Ml Benjamin Charles Bertelson Midland, TX David Bosner Douglas Michael Brown Muskegon, Ml Scott Burch Kyle Anthony Casci Reno, NV PilotContracting
“I faced it all and stood tall and did it my way.” - Frank Sinatra
Pilot
“The ultimate responsibility of a pilot is to fulfill the dreams of the countless millions of earthbound ancestors who could only stare skyward and wish.” Thank you to my parents, David and Mi Hui, for supporting and encouraging me to fulfill my dreams. I would not be where am today without you.
Erin Doran Brunswick, OH
Aircraft Maintenance want to thank my friends but most importantly my family, Mom, Dad and Daniel for always being there for me and helping me reach thismilestone in my life. couldn’t have a better family, or better friends!
Pilot
They don’t think it be like it is, but it do.
Ben E Fischl Seymour, Wl Medical Service Corps have had but one passion, and have lived for it - the absorbingly arduous yet glorious work of proclaiming the grace and love of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Enjoyed this journey, and so thankful for everyone that has become a part of my life through it. -Ben
Anthony P GrayJr McNair, Tx
Contracting
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, shall come forth as gold...Thank you, Lord.
Pilot
“If you kill enough of them, they stop fighting.” - Gen. Curtis LeMay
Paul Boss Kim Las Vegas, NV
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot want to thank God and my family and friends for being with me every step of the way. love you guys! It’s been real USAFA and I’ll miss you, but now it’s time to “Get Money - Get Paid” - Mr. Chi City
Erin Elizabeth Conley Colorado Springs, CO Kimberly AnneJackson Layton, UT Cory Rex Earl Johnson Indianola, IA Justin Coltjuedeman Alamogordo, NMTed Kruczek Harrisburg, PA Missile Operations
“Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.” - Voltaire
Meaghan
Stevensville, MT Logistics Readiness
It is my right to be uncommon. want to take the calculated risk; to dream and build, fail and succeed. prefer the challenge of life to mere survival; the thrill of fulfillment to stale utopia. I’ll never cower before any earthly master nor bend to any threat. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid; to enjoy my creations and face the world boldly, saying-’This, with Cod’s help, have done.’ This is what it means to be American.
AlyssaJ Manwaring Lebanon, OH Intelligence
Always strive to live to be worthy of those who came before you. There is no greater form of respect and honor than giving all you have for those who have already sacrificed so much. want to thank my family for helping and empowering me to become who am today, love you!
Connor McKinney Canton, Ml Doctor
I want to thank my Dad, Mom and two brothers - Austin and Lucas, for inspiring me throughout my life. Thank you for teaching me to always “Persist Until You Succeed”. I love all ofyou, thank you for being an incredible familiy!
Jacob
Santa Clarita, CA Pilot
What’s this thing you call “free time”?
Rocklin, CA Pilot
We feel free when we escape - even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire.
C Micah Patten Clovis, CA Navigator
“May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering.”
Ty Maekawa Perich Houston, TX Pilot
“Generally speaking, the most miserable people know are those who are obsessed with themselves; the happiest people know are those who lose themselves in the service of others... By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves.”
- President Cordon B. HinckleyThank you to my family for supporting me in everything have gone through while at USAFA. Without their love and support, wouldn’t have gotten to where am today. want to continue to be the role model for my younger siblingsJeffrey and Kassie. If there is something have learned during my time at this place, it is that seasons may change winter to spring, storm clouds may gather, and stars may collide...but come what may. Never give up.
CO
Office ofSpecial Investigations
“A girl knows her limits. But a wise one knows she has none.” - Marilyn Monroe
will forever be thankful to the countless souls that have, in any way, helped me to acheive my dreams. “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
“Life is not tried, it is merely survived ifyou’re standing outside the fire.”
- Garth Brooks; want to thank my family for all their love and support.
Aircraft Maintenance
Graduation is not the finish line. It is a stepping stone. I’m thankful for everyone who has gotten me here, and everyone who has prepared me for the next step.
“When life gives you lemonade, make lemons. Life will be all, like, WHAT?!?!”
HOOZAHII!
Navigator
Thank you to all my family and friends for supporting me throughout the USAFA experience. During the good times, the bad times, and everything in between, you were always there for me. It has been an amazing ride and wouldn’t trade it for anything. “Man I'm so blessed, got the Lord on my shoulders, I’m alright.” - DJ Khaled
Alexandra Michelle Prusko Chicago, IL Pilot Christopher Clark Stephens Dallas, TX Yasmin Isabella Tadio Sarmiento Parker, William Suys Delafield, Wl Pilot MichaelJoseph Knute Seis Wichita, KS Pilot Kevin Tomas Sober 01heySprings, CO Pilot AndrewJohn Svecz Hollywood, MD Pilot Tyler Andrew Vincent Novi, MlMontana Collie Amarillo, TX
Acquisitions
I’ve made some amazing friends along the way and never would have gotten through it without the support from them or my supportive family back home. I’m blessed for the experience, but ready for the future. “Big gulps huh? Alright, welp, see ya later!”
It’s been a wild ride but I’d do it all again. Thanks to my family and friends for making the journey as hospitable as possible. “What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”
- T.S. Eliot
Brendan Donovan Boston, MA Pilot
It’s been a wild journey here and I’ve made some of the best friends a guy could ask for and had some of the craziest adventures.Thanks to all my family and friends who have helped me along the way and been there for me always, and a special thanks to my parents.
HenryJ Egan Shiner, TX Pilot
dare you to do better.
Acquisitions
Mom, Dad, Ola, and Em thank you for supporting me throughout my time here. Aunty Tracy and Uncle Pat, you guys are the best sponsor family that I could ever have. I would have never made it without you all. Kaitlynn, thanks for always being there and sticking it out with me. To the fam, you guys are the best! “Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind, or forgotten.” - Stitch
Peter C Forde Vienna, VA
Contracting
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish, and you can feed yourself. He’s a grown man. Fishing’s not that hard.”
- Ron Swanson. Seriously though, it’s been a long road, glad to finally see the finish line. Lots of love to all you who’ve been there along the journey!
Aeronautical Engineer
Never forget: Stormers roll deep and Life is Good!
John R Griffith Burkburnett, TX
Financial Management
The main reason love the Air Force Academy is because of all the people got to meet and know here. Thanks for being awesome and hope to see you in the future!
Alex Huskisson Kansas City, MO Cyberspace Operations
Bled with my brothers. love all ya’II.
Do the birds fly south?
Jolie Grossman PIaya del Rey, CA Pilot
Thanks everyone for your support and help. couldn’t have done it without you! Enjoy your four years here, they don’t have to be your worst. Also... Stormers Roll Deep!
Johnathon Haase Centreville, VA Intelligence
Thanks to all my family and friends who helped me along this journey. “Under Promise. Over Deliver.”
Mark W Hansen Berkeley Heights, NJ Pilot
Who’s the Best? - Phi K S C’est la Vie!
Jonathan FJones Highlands Ranch, CO Air Battle Manager
Remain single hunt grizz
Kate Kanetzky Driftwood, TX Pilot
Don’t ever forget to be thankful and to look for the beauty that is all around us.
Vincent A Lodolo Sierra Madre CA Pilot
Thank you family and friends who helped me along this long journey. am so grateful for all of the friends and memories that have made here at the Academy. Love you lots Mom, Dad and Nat. Can’t forget the Fam and MADRE for all of their support. Let’s go AIR FORCE BLUE!
The Hap’s Train is leaving! Ah, what great memories with great friends. To all of my Deucebags: you got me through Four Degree year and will never forget you guys. To the Stormer Family: everyone ofyou consider my brothers and sisters. Thank you for the memories and the torment that will stay with me forever. USAFA was hard but worth every second. Stormers roll deep, always! Mom, Dad, Tara, and Lauren...you made this possible
“This is not the end. This is not even the beginning of the end. It is, instead, the end of the beginning.” - Winston Churchill. Good luck to you guys! It’s been great getting to know all of you, and can’t wait to share some adventures! -
Thank you to my family and friends back home for lovingly supporting me in pursuit of my dreams, and also to my Lord and Savior for the opportunity He has given me.
Keep in mind what is important.Don’t get lost in the little things and always shoot for your dreams. For my amazing family and friends, thank you for the support through my time here.
Mom, Dad, Krupa and the entire familia, thanks for everything espedally supporting me throughout this journey. Without your support, it would have been hard to get through here. You guys ROCK! To my friends, thanks for creating the constant family environment and creating this place memorable. Now the time to start our careers. Change the World 2013!! “Shoot for the moon. Even ifyou miss, you’ll land among the stars.” - Les Brown
“Just remember it all, the beauty as well as the flaws” Blessed beyond measure to have such a supporting family, thanks for everything Mom, Dad and Rett.
“Never let someone tell you, ‘You can’t.’” Daddy, you’re my hero. Mom, you’ve been my constant rock whenever needed anything and couldn’t have done this without you. Daniel, even though you’re a punk, I’m so proud ofyou. Thank you to all my family and friends who have made this time unforgettable. love you!
Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment findsthem unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” - Winston Churchill
Hunter Trevathan Gleason, TN Aircraft Maintenance
“You can count your true friends throughout life on one hand.” - MerkTurk. Thank you to everyone who has helped me come this far; you know who you are. Violets turning violet.
Ryan T Umberger Kalamazoo, Ml Pilot
“Let me tell you something kid; everybody gets one chance to do something great. Most people never take the chance, either because they’re too scared, or they don’t recognize it when it spits on their shoes.” - The Babe, The Sandlot. Mom and Dad, would not have made it here without your unwavering love and support. Thank you to my biggest fans, love you both so much!
Kathleen Vardell Sandpoint, ID Operations Research Analyst
Thank you mom, dad, Victoria,Josie, and everyone. I’m so blessed for the experiences and friendships of these past four years and excited for what’s next. “For Cod gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and selfcontrol.” - 2 Timothy 1:7
Steve StricklandWilliam Coleman Cedar Park, TX
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
You don’t wanna know what have to do for twenties...
Britta Bigej Santa Fe, NM
Financial Management
“...Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of Cod.” -1 Corinthians 10:31. All thanks be to Cod, Mom, Dad, my 6 siblings, my Alex, and countless other family members and friends who believed in me and have made this feat possible. Your love, support, and prayers have paid off, but please don’t stop now! love you all dearly. “Don’t tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon.”
James Bradin Bradenton, FL Pilot
was not the smartest, the most athletic, or the best leader, but tried as hard as could and that is all that matters. want to thank all of my great friends, and most importantly my parents for helping my dream come true.
Richard Brockington Orlando,FL Pilot
would like to thank my parents, family, and friends for believing in me and helping me make it through. We did it! “Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.”
-Dr. Martin Luther Kingjr
William Deavor Gadsden, AL Pilot
To think at one point did not want to come here...good thing Cod had a better planJeremiah 29:11
Matt DeMichiei Napoleon, OH Aircraft Maintenance
Thanks to all the people who helped me become the person am today and gave me the opportunities in life to become a better person.
Ben Deschane Stoughton, Wl
Developmental Engineer (Mech)
To all my family and friends, thank you very much for your support and telling me not to quit. Through the good times and especially through the bad ones, you were right there when needed you. You helped me keep my head up while my dreams had to change. “No one can change the direction of the wind, but they may always change the direction of their sails.”Unknown. The Bird is the Word
Doctor
just want to thank my parents, Molly, and all the friends have made during my time at the Academy. would not have made it through without the support and encouragement each ofyou have provided over the years. “Risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to do nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, and is nothing.”
- Unknown
Acquisitions
Thanks and praise goes to Cod first. Thank you also to my family and friends. “My earnest expectation and hope, that will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
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With an open mind, try to learn something new everyday. So I take it to heart when the great Mark Twain says: “Explore, Dream, Discover.” But more importantly, always remember to “Put your hands up in the air, Put your hands up in the air!” love you mom, dad,Jane, and friends!
Financial Management
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” - The Lorax.
Mom and Dad, owe you everything. Thanks for all the love, prayers and support over the last four years, because wouldn’t have survived this adventure without it. didn’t always want to hear what you had to say, but it made the difference.
“It is almost always impossible to evaluate at the time events which you have already experienced, and to understand their meaning with the guidance of their effects. All the more unpredictable and surprising to us will be the course offuture events.”A.I.Solzhenitsyn. My deepest thanks go to my parents and friends; your support has made this journey possible. Ductus Exemplo
Civil Engineer
Huge thanks to my family and friends, who have been therewith me through everything and supported me no matter what the circumstances. couldn’t have done it without y’all, and love you more than you know. Here’s what learned: your life is in your hands. Your unhappiness is your job to fix. You’ll make most of your best friends here. Don’t suck. “And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make” - The Beatles. It was...
Christopher Knutson San Antonio, TX Cyberspace Operations
Dad, Mom, Chloe, and Lorelei - Thank you so much for your love and support! could not have made it through without you all! “When you set out for Ithaka, ask that your way be long, full of adventure, full of instruction.” - C. Cavafy
Acquisitions
Dad, Shannon (PW), Karch, & Oma - You guys are my rock. Thank you for all of the support, love, and laughs over the years. could not have done it without all ofyou...but Dad, I’m mostly talking to you...just kidding. - Peace & Love, Sophia (P.S. - Big thanks to the animals too.)
Olivia Bay McQuilkin Mechanicsville, MD Intelligence
want to give my sincerest thanks to my friends, family, especially my Mom & Dad, and everyone in between who helped me through the years to get me to this point. love you all. Dum vivimus, vivamus: Let us live while we live. “Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.” - Dr. Seuss. Thank you for believing in me.
Mackenzie Schofield Henderson, NV Pilot
“You can do whatever you want in life, as long as you put your mind to it.”Dad and Mom, truer words have never been spoken, and look where its gotten me. I am everything today because ofyour love and guidance. From the bottom of my heart, thank you Alana, Jake, Colt, and all my friends that helped a girl follow her dreams. And my dear Zoomies, you all will forever be my family. FABU.
Kenny Serafinko Chino Hills, CA Cyberspace Operations
I love the Little Mermaid and Magic Mike.
James K Stevens
Random Lake, Wl Pilot
“Your decision to be, have and do something out of the ordinary entails facing difficulties and challenges that are out of the ordinary as well.” - Brian Tracy. I wouldn’t trade my experiences at USAFA for anything. Thanks to Mom, Dad, Nick, Brandon, Cady, Joe and Justin, the rest of my family, friends, and roadblocks whom made me the man am today. couldn’t have done it without your support and love. Scout Out!
Kevin UeuntenHonolulu, HI Pilot
Thank you mom, dad, and Ryan for all ofyour love and support. USAFA is tough and you guys help me get through it. Mom anddad appreciate all of the life lessons you taught me. Although I did not appreciate your advice as a kid, realized their importance when left home and started to embark on my journey. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and -I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.” - Robert Frost
Ryan Adams Bentonville,
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Kirsten Bunecke
Financial Management
“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” - A. A. Milne. Thank you Mom, Dad and everyone else who has helped me to accept, strive and succeed.
Thanks everyone! had a great time and met some great people. You all are what keeps me going.
Colby Browning Redondo Beach, CA Pilot
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” - Mark Twain; Thanks everyone for the support!
Brett Willis Brunner
Dolores, CO
Civil Engineer
Mom, Dad, Cortney, and JJ, love you all more than you know! Kirk and Carol, thanks for all the support these past four years. Proverbs 27:17 accurately depicts my life since coming to the Academy, “As iron sharpens iron, so a person sharpens his friend.” Thanks to the many friends who have sharpened me over the years and continue to sharpen me today. Soli Deo Gloria!
Dallas, TX
Acquisitions
“The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” - Oprah Winfrey; Have to thank the most high first and foremost. All things are possible to him that believeth, Mark 9:23. With all of my ups and downs here, Cod has brought me through. I am truly blessed. also thank my mommy and daddy. Kept me focused and I owe this to them. All my friends here, it’s not goodbye but until next time. 282
Christina Meshelle Cave Bishop, CA Maintenance
“And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
- Coach Carter; Thanks to my family for supporting me and pushing me to do my best, and my friends here who have been there through good times andbad... We made it! I love you all.
Soli Deo Gloria
BrianJ Collett
“The power of one man doesn’t amount to much. But, howeverlittle strength I'm capable of...I will do everything possible to protect the ones I love, and in turn, they’ll protect the ones they love. It seems like the least we tiny humans can do for each other.” - Colonel Mustang, Fullmetal Alchemist, Hiromu Arakawa Thank you to all who have loved me and have taken care of me as I have taken my own path through life. May Cod bless and take care.
Developmental Engineer (Mech)
“Anyone who imagines they can work alone winds up surrounded by nothing but rivals, without companions. The fact is, no one ascends alone.” - Lance Armstrong. Thanks Mom, Dad and everyone else for helping me graduate!
Benjamin Fonte Arvada, CO Civil Engineer
“Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Matthew 20:26-28. Thanks to all my family and friends who have supported me through the years.
Daniel Fox Durham Chicago, IL
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot want to thank my family and friends for helping me along the way to graduate, could not have done it without you all! Mom, Dad, Katherine, Leah, and Meg, you all have stuck with me through thick and thin and love you!
Season Three.
Aguado Carces Lacey, WA
Bioenvironmental Engineer
“The world you can see isn’t all out there. In the world there are alot of fascinating things that no living soul has ever seen! And just in knowing that is one cause for happiness. I’m sure you can find happiness meant for you! It might be something you might not quite understand yet. But you’ll find it, that much is certain!” - Fujitaka Kinomoto Thank you everyone, I couldn’t have done it without you! 2013,1 pray we all find our “happiness.”
Clayton
Lake Arrowhead, CA Special Tactics
Mom and Dad, I love you and thank you for supporting me in everything do. To my friends, “All men dream: but not equally. Those 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 out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible.” - Laurence of Arabia. Take the road less traveled, it will make all the difference...Hooyah!
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I’m not just another brick in the wall...I am the Walrus.
Kyle Robert Gladney Pinckney, Ml Aircraft Maintenance
Thank you everyone. Sincerely.
Taylor Ryan Gore Half Moon Bay, CA Pilot
Thank you to my family and friends, and especially to Mom & Dad: You always have and always will believe in me, even when fail to believe in myself. I love you, couldn’t have gotten this far without you, and will forever work tirelessly to make you proud. Steve & Evan: USAFA’s chocolate rain started dumping back in 09 with you two by my side. Its been good, its been bad, but most importantly... its been real. 2013 - CETTIN IT IN, BABY!
Nicholas Robert Doumont Winchester, VA Jacob Elliott Zachary Scott Esau Cedar Park, TX EdwardJosephThank you to everyone who has helped me make it this far in life- family, friends, mentors. They have taught me to surround myself with people that bring me up and make me laugh. Never be afraid to try something new and always do what you love. Dare to live life on the edge. “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... That’s what gets you.”
-Jeremy Clarkson
Intelligence
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of Cod in ChristJesus concerningyou.” -1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thank you Lord for the life you have given me. Thank you to all my family and friends for being so awesome! Special thanks to my beautiful fiance Blake. Couldn’t have done it without you babe. love you guys! Thank you Lord!
“A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.” -Hugh Downs. Thank you too all of my friends and family for keeping me positive always. Love You Mom, Dad, Lindsey, and Lena.
“I decided, very early on, just to accept life unconditionally; never expected it to do anything special for me, yet seemed to accomplish far more than I had ever hoped. Most of the time it just happened to me without my ever seeking it.” - Audrey Hepburn Thank you to Mom, Dad, Ben, Nana, and Pops for always supporting me and pushing me to succeed. love you all!
Acquisitions
“For me, life is continuously being hungry. The meaning of life is not simply to exist, to survive, but to move ahead, to go up, to achieve, to conquer.”
- Arnold Schwarzenegger. Thank you to all my friends and family who have always been by my side. Mom, Dad, Brian, and Em, I couldn’t have done it without you. love you!
Documentation: My family and friends, the lax girls, Baby Reapers, Redeye Cats, Astro Nerds, Saultman and the Deej, MSgt Chris “Dad” Greene (plus my awesome PP mentors from CS-26), the best roommate ever, my f*ing rock, Unitz, and baby face...also Mitches for feeding me and Haps for keeping me sane. No man (or woman) is an island, and I’m certainly no exception.
This place really gave me a sense of belonging that nothing else has. love all my brothers and sisters who helped me through this place (Carson, Baby Griffins, my fellow Giraffe Cats, and everyone else who I’ve met along the way). You were all there for me when needed you, and hope that I did half as much for you as y’all did for me.
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Walk humbly, son Walk humbly now
And forget not where you are from May you go further than those before And provide for those to come -Eddie From Ohio Thanks for the friends and memories!
Dan Zotto
Tinley Park, IL
Office ofSpecial Investigations
“Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, Today is a Gift, That’s why we call it the Present” Thank you to all my friends and family that have helped me along the way, am extremely grateful for having you in my life. Mom, Dad, Nikki,Joey, and Laura, I love you!
Spencer Garrett Wood Frisco, TXKarl Burnett
Angleton, TX Pilot
Would not have made it without Cod and the great support received from my loved ones. Thank you so much for always being there for me. Now off to Pilot Training!!!
Zachary Adams Franktown, CO Pilot
“To design a flying machine is nothing. To build one is something. But To Make it Fly is Everything.” - Otto Lilienthal
Isaiah Alley Phoenix, AZ Pilot
couldn’t have done it without Destiny, Tiffany and those who motivated me every step of the way
Chia-Hsuan Chen
Kaohsiung, Taiwan Pilot
Impossible just takes longer. Inevitably, I always take 'em longer.
Brendan Conroy Fountain, CO Pilot
“Traveling through hyperspace ain’t like dusting crops boy!” - Han Solo; “I’m a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar.” - Hoban “Wash” Washburne; “The road goes ever on and on...”Bilbo Baggins; “Man, those weresome good tacos.” -George Washington; “No, think we’re just getting started.” - S-117
Justin Blott Kodiak, AK Pilot
We studied, slept, and drank our way to Graduation! Congratulations to all!
Todd Del Toro
Mission Viejo, CA Financial Management
“I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest wasted.” - George Best
Jeffrey Downie Arlington, VA Pilot
To all the family and friends that supported me, thank you! love you and wouldn’t have made it here without you. James 1:2-4 “Go be great!”
Ian Ellington Scott Depot, WV Pilot
Montani Semper Liberi
Paul Caski
Fairfax, VA Operations Research Analyst
“Ain’t nothing to it but to do it.” - Ronnie Coleman
Alexa M Cingras Tucson, AZ
Doctor
cannot thank my family and those consider family enough. Mom, Dad, Jake, and Maggie: your support and love is the reason have made it to this point. Linda and TJ: you are my home away from home; I cannot tell you how much that means to me. To Chelsie, Ginny, and Jenna: thanks for keeping me sane and being the best friends could ever ask for. Jeremiah 29:11
Bethany Cross Alexandria, SD Aircraft Maintenance
“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something.” -Randy Pausch; Mom, Dad, Brigitte, Andrew, grandparents, family and friends: thank you for your support and prayers over the years. could not have done it without you. Grandpa E- thanks for dragging me out here. It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. Philippians 4:6-7
Matthew Fruge Lakewood, WA Cyberspace Operations
They don’t think it be like it is, but it do
Josh Hartmann
Pierre, SD Pilot
Dad, Mom, Bekah, Rachel, Grandma Shirleen, Grandpa Dale, and Grandma Myrna, couldn’t have done it without all the love and support you gave me while was growing up. can’t thank you enough for the opportunities you have given me. Lastly, it’s pronounced PEER, like beer.
Did you know more people have walked on the moon than have crossed the Bering Strait by foot? The things you learn while at the United States Air Force Academy...
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24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case, coincedence?! I think not!
Thank you God.
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owe most of what I’ve accomplished to my family and close friends. Thanks for being there for me when have needed it. “I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.”
- George Washington
Pilot
So blessed for all the friends, memories, and opportunities provided to me. Will never take things for granted or forget how lucky am. A HUGE thank you to my family and everyone who challenged and supported me thus far and to come. Best of luck to everyone!!
The problem with the world is that everyone is a few drinks behind.
Daniel Nissen Denver, CO Acquisitions
“I find I’m so excited, can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. think it’s the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. hope can make it across the border. hope to see my friend and shake his hand. hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. hope.” - Red from Shawshank
Pilot
Took the five year plan but wouldn’t trade it in for anything.
Chelsie Lehmann Baltimore, MD Zach Matthews Frisco, TX Jim Huff Washington, PA Pilot Joseph N OkaiJr Collingswood, NJ Philip Lange Ferndale, WA Stephen Katrein Dallas, TX AcquisitionsKaren Rubin-Santos Miami, FL Pilot
I couldn’t have done any of it without the love, support, and encouragement of my family, friends, and mentors. Thank you for believing in me and pushing me to new heights. am truly blessed to have you all in my life. Mae, eu me aspiro em urn dia ser uma guerreira como voce; obrigada por tudo. “I took the [road] less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.”
- Robert Frost
Kenneth Sample Fairbanks, AK
Cyberspace Operations
“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” - Benjamin Franklin, “Make every night legendary!” - Barney Stinson
Mark CStewart Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
“I think I’m quite ready for another adventure.” - Bilbo Baggins
Matthew R
Cleveland, Ohio Pilot
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wehrever you go.” - Joshua 1:9
WebbOperations Research Analyst
One day everything will make perfect sense and what is meant to be will always find a way. Just remember that Yesterdays come and go and Tomorrows are uncertain. Today is a Gift from above so do not hide behind the curtain. Thanks Mom, Dad, Bob, Paige, Nic, Mike, Alex, the Pucketts, and all my family/friends that have always been there for me! could not imagine life without all your support. I love you all very much
Kathryn Bugg Vacaville, CA Acquisitions
Brian Patrick Corcoran Spring, TX
Financial Management
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to Cod and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.
Lord, help me to see that grace saves me by providential affliction, for when my credit is good you cast me lower, when riches are my idol you wing them away, when pleasure is my all you turn it into bitterness. Remove my roving eye, greedy appetite, lustful heart; Show me that none of these things can heal a broken heart, or support a tottering frame, or uphold a departing spirit. Then take me to the cross and leave me there.
The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Thanks to my mother who always knew what was best for me, to my father who always lifted me up when was down, and to my friends who gave me memories will never forget. You’ve got to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you’ve got, and remember what you had. Learn from your mistakes, but never regret.
Adam John Brakeville Brea,Photo not available
Financial Management
Mom, Dad, & Ted - Thank you for always pushing me and supporting me; could not have done it without you. I love you guys. To all my friends - Thank you for the great memories, countless laughs, and making the past 4 years as fun as possible.
Pilot
Mom and Dad:Thanks. could never have achieved what have without your unyielding love and support. To everyone else: Remember that life has so much more to offer than what we see in our daily lives. Take risks, take chances, and enjoy your friends and family because at the end of the day they are who you live for.
Joshua Harnisch Papillion, NE Space
couldn’t have made it here without Cod, my family, and my friends. Thank you so much to everyone who helped me along the way. “Work and contemplation don’t mix, and university days ought to be days of contemplation.”
- Russell KirkThomas Shawn Heikkinen Panama City, FL Pilot
No matter how hard tried it appears I’m still going to graduate, and for that am thoroughly indebted to the American People. “Ifyou can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And - which is more - you’ll be a man, my son!”
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have heard life described as the creation of a fine sword; heating by furnace, shaping by hammer, and polishing by abrasion until the product resembles more a work of art than a piece of steel. It has been a memorable few years; the best and worst time of my life. thank God for my experiences both good and bad, for my friends and family, and most of all that it’s over. Here’s to my time in the furnace. ESSE
QUAM VIDERI.Benjamin Richard Johnson Des Moines, IA Space and Missiles
Does being a Space Officer mean that can go to Starfleet Academy for grad school? -Ex astris, scientia-
And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, So our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. We shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Et Spiritus Sancti. Haters gonna hate, lets go!!! Thanks to all those who have made this place bearable.
Douglas CooperJohnston Dallas, TX Pilot
Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.
Intelligence
To all my family and friends, thank you for all of the love and support you have blessed me with over the years. Thank You! “In any situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing.” - Theodore Roosevelt
Andrew Colin Leighner Boerne, TX Developmental Engineer (Comp)
hope never regret my yearbook quote.
Pilot
The one true lesson that I have learned is that life is not about the things you do, the places you see, or the experiences you have, but rather it is about the people you share it with that truly matters. My friends and family have supported me through my suecesses, carried me through my failures, and turned every experience into a memory. Thank you. Forever in your corner. Blue Skies...412
Tim Mobley Tampa, FL Intelligence
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To my family who supported me, to my friends who loved me anyway, and to God who somehow got me through it all: thank you, thank you.
“Live with intention. Walk to the edge. Listen hard. Practice wellness. Laugh. Choose with no regret. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love. Live as if this is all there is.” To my family and friends: Thank you for all of your love and support throughout the years, I’m who am and where am today because ofyou. Tim: love you and thank you for making my life amazing, can’t wait to spend the rest of it with you!
Joshua Sprang
New Brighton, MN
Electrical Engineer
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Wolf Ian Thielmann Coleta, CA Pilot
To all of my family and friends, thank you so much for all of the time, support, love, dedication, and compassion that you have given me all these years. It is through the strength you have all given me that was able to face such a daunting task, and will never forget it. To my classmates, we all chose to come here to be challenged to become better people, and am proud and honored to have taken that journey with you.
Point Pleasant, NJ Pilot
“The greatest suffering is failing those who refuse to fail you.” - Unknown
Terry William Burke Edwards AFB,CA
Pilot
Mom, Dad, Kasey, and the rest of the family: Thank you so much for all of the support you’ve given me since left home, and all of that you did before. Your love cannot be measured, and it can never be expressed how much appreciate it. love you! Scotty Lags, Brochacho: It’s been a long time coming! From the good times to the bad, we finally made it and can definitely say that I’ve never had a closer friend. Maraming salamat, kuya!
Traverse City, Ml Operations Research Analyst
Mom, Dad, Amanda, Carly, family and friends: It has been a long ride, but it is finally over! Thank you for all ofyour support through the good and the bad. I would not have made it through without your help. Peace and love.
Andre Duarte Dias Brito Greenacres, PL Cyberspace Operations
“1 have been crucified with Christ and no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of Cod, who loved me and gave himselffor me.” - Galatians 2:20; Mae, Daddy, Becca, the rest of the Family, and my dearest Friends: Thank you for everything you have done to make me the man am today. could have never done it with without your love, support, and guidance.
Gordon Parry Broadbent IV Crescent City, CA
Acquisitions
For know the plans 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;Jonathan, Amy, Stephanie, Mom, Dad, Family and Friends, Thank you for your Love and support. am so thankful that Cod has brought each and everyone ofyou into my life and am so thankful for the blessing it has been.
Acquisitions
“When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.”
- A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh. Thank you to all those who supported me on the first of many crazy adventures. wouldn’t have made it without my family and friends. Can’t wait to see what the future brings!!
Space and Missiles
Mom, Dad, &. Mike: After all these years of being in school, the most important lessons I have learned have been from you. Thank you for all of love and encouragement you have given me through the good, bad, and worse times at USAFA. know that no matter what path life gives me, there will always be opportunities. To all the amazing friends I have made, especially 5d108, remember: “Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.”
- Confucius David Harry Baumeister III Aaron J BurnsTo Mom, Dad, andJack, thank you for turning me into the person am today. I hope that one day I can be half as amazing as you. To the wonderful people I’ve meet along the way, you have made USAFA worth every morning formation and mandatory briefing. I am so blessed to have you in my life. As we continue on, remember “don’t give up what you want forever, for what you want today.” - Anonymous.
Intelligence would like to thank all of my family and friends for being so supportive of me over the years. Without them wouldn’t be where am today.
Everyday is just another March to the Sea
Pilot
“Yet those who wait for the Lord Will gain new strength;They will mount up with wings like eagles,They will run and not get tired,They willwalk and not become weary.” - Isaiah 40:31 NASB, “This is just practice for greater forms of warfare.”
Pilot
“Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.”
-Pope Paul VI
It’s been a long road, but we finally made it...and to think it’s only the beginning! To my Mom, Dad, Stephanie, Jeffrey, and the rest of the family and close friends, thank you so much for your love and support and raising me to become the man am today. also thank Cod for getting me through this place and blessing me with the most amazing people in my life. Proud to serve! “As you think, so shall you become.” - Bruce Lee
“My eyes collide head-on with stuffed graveyards; False gods, scuff; At pettiness which plays so rough; Walk upside-down inside handcuffs; Kick my legs to crash it off; Say okay, I’ve had enough; What else can you show me?”
- Bob Dylan Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
To my family for their inspiration to achieve my wildest dreams. The friends and experiences I’ve gained are invaluable. The Academy, in particular 5B100, never saw a closer set of roommates. I couldn’t have made it through without my Serb. Cigars, beers, movies, Capitalist Day, DayClow, Longcat Cafe, The BMW, El at HAPS (Kafana je moja sudbina), massages, GTA IV, Toma, Vinyl, IHOP, driving to the AFT/PFT. The Bromance doesn’t end here. '0 A
Ian Douglas Pryce Independence, OR Pilot Kimberly Paige Koeppen Eagle, ID Scott Brian Lagarile Virginia Beach, VA Pilot AndrewJames Oury Hart!and, Wl Pilot Aaron Kerkhoff Audubon, IA Daniel Gregory Argyle, TX Riley Alexander Feeney Chelsea,AlexanderJ Sakovich Colleyville, TX Pilot
“Hold until relieved.” - Maj.John Howard. Mom, Dad, and Clare, thank you for all your support over these past few years. certainly would not have made it without you all. Clare, good luck finishing this place; you have and will continue to do an amazing job.
To everyone at the 94th FTS, thank you for all the experience, knowledge, and memories. It was an honor and a privilege to fly with you all.
Petar Stefanovic Beograd, Serbia Pilot
“Lijte, kise, ladne vode, Cope ode, Cope ode.” - Gen Zorica Markovic, Yugoslavian Air Force and Air Defense
Daniel Schonfeld Ellicott City, MD Operations Research Analyst
“Individual commitment to a group effort - that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” - Vince Lombardi FTB
John Billington Skeele Hillsborough, NJ Pilot
“For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” - Philippians 1:21
William Smedley VII Keene, NH Intelligence
“The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.” - Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill
Ralph Kyle Michael Tatum Woodbridge, VA Computer Engineer
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.”
Mom, Dad, Kevin, and friends: Thank you guys for the support you have given me these past four years. could have never made it through if you guys were not there to support me.
Ryan David Thompson Columbus, CA Aeronautical Engineer
Mom, Dad, Erik, Mary Kathryn, and friends: could not have made it through these 4 years without your love and support. Thank you for everything you have done for me love you all and wish there was a way could come close to repaying you. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13
William M Tyrrell Norrisville, MD Pilot
“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.” - Vince Lombardi; Mom, Dad, Matt, Danny, Sara and friends- Thank you for all the support you have given me and being there for when I needed you. Without you would not have been able to get through this place. Love you all.
Thank you to Mom, Dad, Alex, Max, Casey, Pa, and all my friends for helping me graduate, though it seemed doubtful at times
Financial Management
Many thanks to all of my family and friends, especially Mom, Dad, Toria, Caitlin and the Morgans! It’s been a good ride. “Talk low, talk slow and don’t say too much.” - John Wayne
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger; I’dlike to thank from the bottom of of my heart my Mom, Dad,Jessy, Cristy, Tori and her family, and Linda and Roosevelt Rogers for the support they’ve given me to make it through this place. The road has been tough, but don’t regret a second of it.
To all my family and friends, thank you for your support. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another."
- Proverbs 27:17
Pilot
Mom, dad, and family, thank you for all the love and support you give me. You taught me to look forward to new opportunities and challenges, to serve gladly, and to love others. Davis, can’t wait to share the rest of my life with you. love you. “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” - Romans 8:37
Pilot
would like to thanks all my friends and family for their support. wouldn’t have been able to accomplish what I have leading up to and during my stay at the Academy if it wasn’t for them.
Rebecca Anne Breslow Stamford, CT Intelligence YAAAYYYYYYYYYY!!! Nick Adagio Great Falls, VA Combat Rescue David Alvarado Lumberton, NC Chemist Kenn Boechler Billings, MT Pilot Andrew Milton Calloway La Grange, TX Kelsey Marie Collier Okinawa,Japan EricJames Dahlin Shoreview, MNMission Viejo, CA
Operations Research Analyst
“Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are gonna get.”
- Forrest Gump
Boca Raton, FL Pilot
Thanks to my fam for backing me up...Constantine, love you, brother - bad boys for life. Thanks to the brosanyone laughed, cried, flew, or drank with - for having my back. I came for the “parties and women,” but stayed because ofyou. We are here to drink beer, wage war, laugh at the odds, and live life so awesomely that Death will tremble to take us. To the world - Never tell me the odds. ?
“All men dream: but not equally. Those 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; A special thanks to Mom, Dad, &J for all of your love and support. To my friends, thanks for the memories and motivation for getting through the long days and nights.
LUSDKings Park, NY
Developmental Engineer
Thank you to my family and all my friends for believing in me even in my worst moments. To all the good friends have made wouldn’t have traded the times we have had for anything. Looking forward to more great experiences and memories. “The man who desires to achieve will work hard and doors shall open, but the man who desires to achieve greatness will kick them down.”
Joshua Dunn Satanta, KS
Pilot
Without my family and friends wouldn’t be where I am today. A special thanks to my Mom, Dadjayme, Jason, Kilah, and Courtney. Thank you for all ofyour support! “I can do all this through Christ who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13
Melissa Lee
Blue Springs, MO
Acquisitions
“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” - Norman Vincent Peale
Patrick David
Dallas, TX Pilot
“I’m a great believer in luck. find the harder work, the more have of it.” - ThomasJefferson; Dad, if I could pay you for every phone call made over the past four years, you would have that E-Type finished by now. Kacie, David, and John, consider myself supremely blessed to have shared this with you, and I’m glad I could provide you with so much comic relief. To those I’ve grown to know here, best of luck in the real Air Force!
“No road is long with good company.”
Thank you so much to all those that helped me along the way! A special thanks to my Mom, Dad, and Sis.
Kyle Michot De LaurelI“I’m much too young to feel this dam old” - Garth Brooks. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, Colt, Callie and countless other friends and family members who have helped me along the way, could not have made it without your support.
Pilot
First, all glory to God. Fam, today is yours. You had my back (AND MY STOMACH). Thanks Mom and Dad for loving and believing in me. Without you, never would have known my first step, my Saviour,Jesus Christ, or even my beautiful bride-to-be; Malisa, you are my gift from Cod and love of my life. This would be meaningless w/o you. You gave me courage to believe in myselfand love Cod w/o shame. Tubtims: what more can I say? I love you all!
Developmental Engineer
Thank you to my family and friends for helping me make it through here. Fortius quam fraternitas nullum est vinculum.
Financial Management
Lucha, juego por los hoyes dificiles! A big thanks to my family and friends,especially my Dad, Mom, and sister who motivated and supported me to make it to this point!
Developmental Engineer
I would not have made it through these last four years without my incredible family and friends. Mom, Dad, you have no idea how much I appreciate all that you have done for me to get where am today. Meg, Kay, Leah you have made my senior year one that I will never forget.Julie, can’t tell you how many times you were the one to keep me going. And to everyone else, thank you for making my years here ones want to remember. Jeremiah 29:11-14
Ryan Paul Recker Dunlap, IL
Financial Management
“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” - Abraham Lincoln Thank you to everyone back home who has helped me become the person I am today. I wouldn’t have made it without your support.
Tom Swinchoski WaterviHe, VT Pilot
Thank you to all of my friends and family for all your support during my time here. “But you have to take the risk, Make the choice, Believe in something, Live your creed, Fly with confidence, With no eject button, Or ground the aircraft, You were never meant to fly.” - Holinski
David Winterlin
Santa Rosa, Ca
Combat Rescue
I am the Kit-Fox,I live in uncertainty, If there is anything, Difficult, If there is anything, Dangerous to do, That is mine. Thanks Mom, Dad, Marye and Markie for all your help and support!
“It is the mucus that binds us.” - Ace
To the family, the friends, and the relations formed and maintained through the years, thank you. You’ve all helped in some way don’t and won’t show the gratitude often enough, but it’s there. “When you can’t run, you crawl. When you can’t crawl, you find someone to carry you.”
It’s not enough to be a leader; even a pack of Zebras has a leader. I’d rather be the Lion.
Muskegon, Ml Civil Engineer
“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Don’t teach a man to fish...and feed yourself. He’s a grown man. And fishing’s not that hard.”
-Ron Swanson
Operations Research Analyst
“It’s a magical world, let’s go exploring!" - Calvin
Special Tactics
#87
Thank you to my Dad and Sister for getting me through this place. I had some trying times but you were always there for me.
Evan David Blazevic Duluth, MN Pilot ShayneJ Boyd Tahlequah, OK Combat Rescue Tory C Brown Portland, OR Pilot Ventura, Pet Detective DarrellJ Cherf Merced, CA AnthonyJ Chiaro Tucson, AZ Daniel Richard Compton Phoenix, AZ PilotFazekas Verona, NY Pilot
Through all the hardships one thing I’ve learned is family and friends are forever. Love and friendship are greater sources ofstrength than anything you can find inside yourself alone.
Washington, PA Operations Research Analyst
“Soli Deo Gloria” (To Cod Be the Glory)
Peachtree City, CA Pilot
“In the day of my trouble will call for You, for You will answer me.” - Psalm 86:7 thank Cod made it.
Michael Silvio Cirolami Ashburn, VA Pilot never could have survived these past four years without the love and support of my friends, family, and loved ones. Thank you all so much. stayed the course.
Contracting
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart” - Confucius
Cuthrie Center, IA Civil Engineer
“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”
- Albus Dumbledore
Steven GaleJosephJr
Creen Cove Springs, FL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
Thank you to my Mom and Dad foremost as well as the rest of my family and friends. Without your love and support never would have gotten through four years here. The friendships made here will stay with me forever. “Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” - C.S. Lewis
Civil Engineer
Stories Over Standards
“Ifyou’re not the lead dog, the views always the same.” - Dad; Thank you for everyone who believed in me, especially my family and Nick. love you guys, and never would have made it without your love and support. cannot wait to see what else am blessed with on my journey ahead with Nick.
I’m still young, still wandering, and so far still immortal.You have given me the support needed and now we’ll see how far I can fly. Ich liebe euch alle.
Love you Karina! “Why are we here? Because we’re here roll the bones.”
- Rush
Thanks to my family and all those that continue to support me along the way, especially Mom, Dad, Marc, & Erik!
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” Thank you Mom and Dad for all your support and everyone else that helped me along the way. Can’t wait to start the next chapter with Megan. Shout out to Jake, Scott, and Katie!
My biggest regrets are the bids never took - AFU, HBPB
Thank you for all the love and support of my family and friends through this journey. could never have imagined making it this far without you. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your Cod will be with you wherever you go.”
- Joshua 1:9Thank you Mom, DadJohn and friends for helping me get through this place. wouldn’t have made it without you guys! “The best way out is always through.” - Robert Frost
Thank you to my family and friends for all ofyour love, support, encouragement, and patience through the last 5 years. am grateful for all of the opportunities have had and all the challenges have faced. As much as enjoyed my USAFA experience, am ready start the rest of my life with my best friend, Danielle. “You got to have smelt a lot of mule manure before you can sing like a hillbilly.” - Flank Williams Sr
Ian Anthony Butler
Ballston Lake, NY
Pilot
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.” - Alexander Hamilton
Thank you to my friends who have stood with me in the monumental undertaking that is USAFA. Thank you to those who stood to support me. I believe there is an idea worth fighting for, and, until the day die, that’s exactly what I plan to do. Congratulations all, be proud!
Maria Cristina Carriedo Colorado Springs, CO Intelligence cannot thank my family and friends enough for all their support and encouragement! am blessed to have had the challenges and opportunities that I’ve encountered here. Looking forward to the next chapter in life! “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” - Milton Berle
David Anthony Dunkel Santa Clarita, CA Pilot
First, thanks and glory to God for the blessings, challenges and opportunities. cannot say how grateful am for all the support, mentoring and encouragement I’ve recieved from all my friends and family over the last four years. Thank you to my friends for making it so memorable, and DBALB.
“Do not pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger men.” John F Kennedy
Jordan Merrill Eason Smithfield, VA
Contracting
want to thank all my family and friends who helped me.Josh, Mom, Dad, Wale Lawal, Dontae Strickland, Mike Dewitt, Scott Day, Mikel Hunter, Justin Smith, Matthew Sprouse, Alex Huskisson, Moshood Adeniji, Zach Use, and Cristina! Never forget to live the search...for the winter!
Michael Brandon Fish
Manhattan Beach, CA
Pilot
Thanks Mom and Dad for everything and always supporting me!
Pilot
thank my family and friends for all the support and encouragement. “Everything has a purpose, so do everything with a purpose.”
Pilot
would like to thank my Mom and Dad for always being there and believing in me when failed to believe in myself. It is only with their love and support, and Cod on my side, that was able to make it through. Also, thank you to all my friends and mentors who taught me to be myself and loved me for the person that am. ?At the end of the game, the king and the pawn go back into the same box.” - Italian Proverb.
CO
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
Thank you Mom, Dad, and Drew. love you all!
Pilot
Space and Missiles
Thank you to all of my family and friends. would not be here today without your continued support and encouragement. “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
Pilot
Thank you to my family for their support the last four years as well as my friends. A special thanks to Zack and Alyssa for getting me to graduation!
Pilot
Thank you Mom, Dad, Katy, and all of my family and friends for the tremendous support! couldn’t be surrounded by better people or ask for anything more - truly fortunate and blessed.
Force Support
A huge thank you to my family, friends, and supporters for all your help through the years! would not be where am today without your love and support. “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” - Dr. Seuss
Dillon Thomas Fisher Orange, CA Brian Blake Ford Alamosa, Michael Allen Cartee Cape Coral, FL Tyler Dee Glaze Aurora, CO Kayla Lynn Harvey Monterey, CA AlexanderJerome Kauth Dayton, OH Christopher Nelson Kirk Burlington, IA Amanda Kathryn MacLean McLean, VaFinancial Management
Thanks Mom, Dad, and Christina. Couldn’t have done it without you!
Financial Management
Thank you Mom, Dad, Elliott, Roy and all of my family and friends for the love and support thoughout these years. wouldn’t be where am today without yall.
PA Pilot
Mom, Dad, Sam I love you and can never thank you enough! I’ll miss the memories and the good times but I know there will be more to come. “Live a good life...” -Marcus Aurelius
“It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” want to thank my mom, dad, and sister for always believing in me, and always being there for me, through the good and the bad. love you all very much.
Justin
Tharp Cleveland, OF! Electrical Engineer
“I don’t understand why I have to go to school at all, the internet knows more than all the teachers there put together.” BBF
First of all, praise Cod that he always has a plan, and for filling my life up with so many blessings. Thanks Mom, Travis, Tommy and the rest of my family and friends who’ve supported me, love you, and couldn’t have made it without you. “Live every day in a way that your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more; then you are a leader.” -
John Quincy AdamsBehavioral Scientist
Thank you, Dad, for always standing by me. You have been, and always will be my best friend. could not have done this without the strength of Cod and the support of my amazing family, teachers, and close friends. am forever grateful. “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For theLord your Cod is with you wherever you go-”
Thank you Mom, Dad, Anthony, and the rest of my family for your endless love, support, and especially patience. You guys have always been there for me, through thick and thin. also know could not have made it through this place without the amazing times and memories from 5D108 and all the girls on the dance team.
Pilot
Shout-out to all my friends and family who supported me through the ups and downs of this place. Thanks so much, love all ofyou! Cod promised He would provide, and He did.
“Remember, Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things...and no good thing ever dies.” - Andy Dufresne, The Shawshank Redemption
Contracting
“Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great.” wouldn’t be where I am today without the love and unconditional support from my parents in everything have chosen to do. love you Mom, Dad,Jerrod, andJenai and the rest of my family and friends that have always been by my side. Most importantly, want to thank Cod for seeing me through each and every obstacle that has come my way.
Thank you to my family: the one forged by blood and the other by sweat. especially thank my father-the single greatest inspiration in my life, to whom owe everything. await the day we all meet again exhausted, at the crossroads of impossible and unimaginable, carving our names into history-victorious. “I do not intend to tiptoe through life, to arrive safely at Death’s door.”
Nil VolentibusArduum
Pilot
“It’s possible” - Les Brown
Excelsior, MN
Force Support
First and foremost want to thank Jesus, my Lord and Savior for walking alongside me each step ofthis long journey. would not be where am today without the love and support of my family. Mom, Dad, Alanna and Chris thank you for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself.
Christine and Melissa you are the best friends could imagine, I’ll never forget all the great times we’ve had. HGISFM
Brent A Eberle Mahomet, IL Pilot
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill. will never be able to thank family and friends enough for being there for me through the good times and the bad. “We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” - Charles Bukowski
“The steps of a good manare ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” - Psalm 37:23. The journey was arduous and at times unclear, but Jesus kept me through it all. I thank Him for my incredible fiancee Hannah, my awesome parents, Tim and Bev, my brothers, Alexander, Bryce, and Matt, my sisters Ashton and Britni, and my extended family and church family. You all kept me going. “And underneath are the Everlasting Arms...
Jason M Butler Allen, TX Aaron J Bassut Andrews AFB, MD Pilot Spencer H Boone Jensen Beach, FL Pilot Austin C Briehl Scottsdale, AZ Hannah M DakeAircraft Maintenance
Thank you to my Mom for being the person can always go to. couldn’t have finished these four years without you. Thank you to my Dad for being my best friend. You taught me how to be a man and if can be half the father, husband, and friend you are, I’ll be suecessful. Thank you to my sister Paige. You have grown into a beautiful girl and everyday you impress me. You are the person look up to and am your biggest fan.
Always make time for pie, and the best friends are those that know your flaws and still like having you around.
Thank you to all of my family and friends for you have forged me into who am today. am thankful for all those who have inspired me to fight for what believe in; and to be the greatest officer can. cannot wait to serve in the world’s finest Air Force and to lead its men and women, to inspire them to do their absolute best. would also like to thank Lindsey, in her found the motivation to excel in all that do and to be a better man.
I could not have done this without the constant support of my friends, family, and mentors. Thank you for everything. “There is no limit to what a man can achieve as long as he doesn’t care who gets the credit.”
- Robert W WoodruffIntelligence
thank Cod every day for helping me understand my path and for helping me realize what is important in life. For Sammy who always has been by my side since the beginning and who makes me a better man every day. She is my true love. For my parents who always love me and told me to go after my dreams. Brian and Holly for being great siblings who always support and care for me. And for the lifelong friends that I have had the honor to make.
am truly grateful for the opportunity to come here, meet all the people have met, and graduate from this institution. thank everyone who supported me in the time needed them the most. To mom and dad, never say that love you but really do. thank you for pushing me to this path that now love. thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve my country. promise that will not waste this life and this opportunity you gave me.
Acquisitions
Thanks Dad for keeping me focused on the future when would dwell on the past. Thanks Mom for keeping me positive when I got negative. Thanks Trevor for being there whenever needed someone on my side. And thank you everyone who persisted in my corner when times got rough. dedicatethis to all ofyou because wouldn’t be here without your time, encouragement or support.
Acquisitions
“And we know that in all things Cod works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28. am so grateful for my experience at USAFA. Thank you to my family for your constant support and encouragement, my squad mates for always being there, and the Wings of Blue for defining my academy experience. can’t wait to see what the future has in store for us! Cod Bless, and Blue Skies... #415
Everything that seem impossible will continue to seem that way until you try.
Take the time to see how the people around you are doing. A few kind words can go a long way.
“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.”
- George Washington
To my parents, family, friends, teachers, coaches, and mentors: I cannot thank you enough for all of the prayers and support you have given me throughout these last few years. You not only played an instrumental role in my acceptance, but also helped me make it through. could not have done it without you, and look forward to sharing with you not only the end of my cadet career, but also the beginning of my life as an officer. So here’s to you and all your hard work for which am eternally grateful.
Thanks to my family, friends, and Cross Country teammates. To my family, couldn’t have made it through without your love and support. To my friends and teammates, you all made the past four years an amazing experience I’ll never forget. To the VanHousens, my brother’s sponsor family, thank you for letting your house be a home away from home for my brother and me. As awesome as it is to be done here, there’s a lot that I’ll miss. Keep in touch!
“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”
- Declaration of Independence; “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” - Abraham Lincoln
Aircraft Maintenance
owe the success of the past four years to my family and friends. Thanks for never giving up on me, even when times got hard. wouldn’t have made it through without you guys. “There's only so much rain in every cloud.”
- Monica RobertsThank you for all the great memories and friends along the way. I am proud to serve and want to thank my parents, my brother, Cullin, Brandon, Stephen, Aunt Deb and Uncle Rob. am sad to see some things go but happy to see other things come. The one thought that has kept me going is that: whenever my nose is buried in the dirt, look up and you will be there flying with the eagles.
Doctor
Thank you for showing me it’s all about the people. Without them, the world is peaceful, but uninspiring. With them, the world is chaotic, but beautiful and prosperous. Oh yeah, and BTB.
Cameron Stewart Urquhart San Bernardino, CA Air Liaison Officer refuse to Tiptoe through life, only to arrive safely at Death
Erik Daniel Voron Pittsburgh, PA Pilot
Faith, Family, Freedom: LTW & Cospodi pomilui
Micah Daniel Winkley Valley Center, KS
Intelligence
Above all, to God be the glory (Revelation 5:12-13)1 I thankthe professors and permanent party who invested so much to prepare our class for the future. Finally, thank my parents and other family members for the Christlike example set by each of them.
Colossians 3:1-17
Edward R Schroder Rowlett, TX Pilot Rachel C Yuen Spokane, WAJosiah I Lane Concord, NC
Cyberspace Operations
Thank Cod for your triumphs and failures! USAFA turned my world around but thanks to my friends, family, and God will be able to attempt real life! love you all and can’t wait to see what Cod has in store for the few best to be seen that made it all the way! It is time, CAME ON! Phil 3:14
Ryan Michael Brigman Las Vegas, NV Pilot
“The night is always darkest before the dawn” “These were the best of times and the worst of times” “Who’s the Best?”
David B Carte San Diego, CA Developmental Engineer (Mech)
would like to thank my friends and family, my cat, military discounts, vacations, my phone battery, orange juice, laundry detergent, my biceps, hard-boiled eggs, Lord Sauron, windows, the space bar on my keyboard, opposable thumbs, gravity, my roommate’s terrible music, and Morpheus; you have all been very influential in my life. And to my computer... there is no doubt in my mind that when you die you will go to Computer Hell, thanks for nothing.
Stephannie HernandezRuberte Ponce, Puerto Rico Intelligence
Daddy, Mami, your devoted love & support guided me to the finish line; Dwayne, Kim, you had my back! Thank you for going through this challenge with me. Kyle, we have shared an unforgettable experience; thank you for holding me up through the toughest of times. love you all. Truly blessed for the opportunity...it has been a rewarding journey! have, and “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13
Megan E Lewis Murrieta, CA
Operations Research Analyst
“A person’s a person no matter how small.” - Dr. Suess
Royd S Lim Irvine, CA U.S. Marine Corps
Thank you Mom and Dad for always supporting me, owe it all to both ofyou. To all my friends and family, thanks for making this journey worthwhile. Semper Fidelis
Matthew R Masters Sandy, UT Scientist
Following the path of least resistance makes rivers and men crooked.
Huston G Matheus Yuma, AZ
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
“Ifyou stay on the path you’re on, you’ll wind up where it’s going.”Unknown; “So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All you have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to you.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
TJ O’Connor Houston, TX Cyberspace Operations
Erin M McAlister Fairway, KS Public Affairs
To Cod owe it all! Mom you are such a strong person and role model. To all my brothers and sisters thanks for being the best family could ask for, love you so much! To my awesome friends here at USAFA, you have been the closest I’ve ever had and thanks for helping me grow. To Ronnie, you havebeen a dream, the love of my life and a such a strength to me through it all. truly cannot wait to start our life together, love you!
DaltonJ Miller Kingsport, TN Developmental Engineer
“No man is free who is not a master of himself.” -Epictetus; Thanks to Cod and my loving family for this blessed life. “The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom.” - Job 28:28
Derek W Monjeau Reidsville, NC Pilot
“You may be whatever you resolve to be.” - Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Joel Parritt West Leyden, NY Pilot
Psalm 91:11-12
Allen R RevelsJr Springboro, OH Pilot
“You got to step up to get your rep up!” would like to thank my parents for believing in me, even when wasn’t sure if believed in myself. “And heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me.”Isaiah 6:8
J Erik Ritschard Pasadena, CA Aircraft Maintenance
Thank you Mom, Dad, and Elizabeth! couldn’t have gotten in or through this place without your love and support. Thanks for the great prep, all the encouragement, and all your dedication to my success! “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” - Psalm 19:14
Pilot
“Per aspera ad astra”
Aeronautical Engineer
Faith, Family, Country. To my Country, thank you for the Opportunity to Serve, for that you have my Life. To my Family I thank you for your Love and Support, for that you have my Heart. To my Cod, I thank you for Everything, for that give My Soul.
Aeronautical Engineer
Simply stated: It has been quite the journey. Thank you family and friends for your help and support, would not be here without you. The memories and experiences are all could have wished for and more, but thankfully it is over and a new challenge waits to be conquered. “Be Quick, Be Quiet, And Be On Time.” - Clarence “Kelly”
Johnson
Hannah L Wyall Fort Wayne, IN Pilot
Quitters never win; winners never quit.
Thanks to Mom, Dad, Mallory, and other family and friends for your continued support throughout my time here. I’m truly blessed to have y’all in my life. “Rule A76: No excuses, play like a champion!” - Jeremy Grey
Pilot
Thank you Mom and Dad, family and friends for getting me through this place. To my fellow PTWOBs, appreciate the memories. And to Mr. Wonderful... yes, we all hate you. Blue Skies... 421.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to Cod.” - Philippians 4:6
Lakeville, MN Doctor
First, thank you Mom and Dad. If have learned nothing else in my Bio classes it is that nature and nurture matter, and lucked out on both with you two. Second, thank you to the rest of my family and friends for all the love and support. This has truly been an experience. It was not what came for, it was better. Dream big and do it. Keep your head down and push through. Here’s to Honor. 53 95 31 711 4 33 9215 68101.#PTOTE
Pilot
The harder work, the luckier get.
Pilot
“There is something infantile in the presumption that somebody else has a responsibility to give your life meaning and point... The truly adult view, by contrast, is that our life is as meaningful, as full and as wonderful as we choose to make it.” - Richard Dawkins
David Alan
Littleton, CO Acquisitions
Mom, Dad, Denae, and Javan, thank you all for the love and support through all the good andbad decisions I have made. Thank you for being there to tell me am doing things right and also for being there for kicking me onto the right path when wasn’t. This ride has been a long one but as exciting as a roller coaster with just as many ups and downs. am honored to have spent this time with all of you that know here.
StephenJoseph
Coral Springs, FL Acquisitions
Thanks to my Family for all the support they have given me. You were the crutch when i struggled and lifted me up when succeeded. would not be where am without you.
Intelligence
As Calvin would say: Life is like topography, Hobbes. There are summits of happiness and success...Flat stretches of boring routine...And valleys of frustration and failure. Noo-Noo: Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend. I love you, without you never would have made it [ -
Aaron William Dyke Manteca, CA Air Liaison Officer
Thanks to the Family for getting me through. One chapter ends as another begins. Its only going to get harder. Now Its Time To Do Work.
Ryan Bryce Froerer Huntsville, UT Pilot
“It is not our part to master all the tides of the world, but to do what is in us for the succor of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields that we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule.” -J.R.R. Tolkien
Philip Andrew Conte Troy, Ml Dalton Lee Bridgers Poplarville, MS Burns Danielle Marie Cortez Ewa Beach, HI ColangeloRichard Carey Gangloff High Point, NJ Pilot
Never forget who you are; never forget your dream; live life to the fullest because you only have one. Life’s a party- don’t stand in the corner. Never allow yourself any regrets. Take your time, don’t live too fast. Troubles will come and they will pass. Cod, Family, Friends, Carpe Diem. Shout out to my parents- Thanks Mom and Dad for always supporting and loving me. There are millions of other parents, yet was blessed with the best!
I’ve learned that it’s not about how far down you fall, but it’s about how you get back up and bounce back. Thank you to my family and friends for the overwhelming support and love! You all made it easy to woo sah and keep a smile on. But when it comes down to it...We came. We saw. We left.
Andrew Michael Hyde Santa Fe, NM Developmental Engineer (Mech)
just want to say thank you to my parents and family for the support they have given me and remember to “try not become a man of sucess but a man of value.” BBF
Kristin Long Darien, CT Nursing
To my family, friends, and everyone who went through this incredible journey with me -1 amso grateful for your love and support through the good times and the bad. It wasn’t always easy, but it was always worth it! “For Cod has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a strong mind.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7Nicholas Michael Lundin Fort Wayne, IN Acquisitions
You shouldn’t take life so seriously. You’ll never get out alive. And for the boys, “We came, We saw, We left.” To the Zoomies: Stories Over Standards
Lauren Bartlett McGuire Atlanta, CA Force Support
am so thankful for my wonderful family and friends helping me make it through these last 4 years. There were many days of laughter and tears, but the end has finally arrived. Swim team family-1 love you all dearly and will cherish all of the great memories. Ephesians 5:1-2 “Live a life of love...”
Deuces
Regina Grace Loucks Steilacoom, WA Space and Missiles Ryan Patrick McKilligan Ames, IA IntelligenceAustin Joesph Niklas Fullerton, CA
Acquisitions
I’m in a glass case of emotion. And for the boys, “We came, We saw, We left.”
Kimberly Twohig Tempe, AZ
Security Forces
“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark. In the hopeless swamps of the not quite, the not yet, and the not at all, do not let the hero in your soul perish and leave only frustration for the life you deserved, but never have been able to reach. The world you desire can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.” - Ayn Rand
Craig David Nowadly Williamsburg, VA Doctor
Thanks to everyone who’s helped me out. There are too many to name. couldn’t never have done it without you all. To my family, thanks again. To my friends, I’ll see you all down to road.
Joel Patrick Starkey Snellville, CA Pilot
Thank you Mom and Dad for all the support you’ve given me during my time here. I couldn’t have made it without my friends and family to help me every day. I’ve always looked forward to the weekend trips, and they’ve gotten me through this place. Know who you are, and do it well.
Karlie Ellis Taylor Pflugerville, TX
Aircraft Maintenance
Dad thanks for the tough love... if they did not issue it, you don’t need it. Mom thanks for your reassurance... Karlie just get some sleep... Joshy love you and cannot wait to see what great things you do. Kyle, hello good morning, don’t worry, thank q:)... Poppie thanks for all the letters... head down, butt up...Lesly spanxare a privilege... “Attitude is a little thing that makes a BIG difference” - Winston Churchill
Trevor Alan Wade Bel Air, MD
Contracting
“Therefore tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.” - Luke
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Samuel Howard Ward Auburn, AL Pilot
“I firmly believe that any man’s finest hours - his greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.” -
Vince LombardiKyle Patrick Werner Eagle, CO
Developmental Engineer (Comp)
Build the future you want from the present you have. “Que sera, sera.”
Reflecting on my high school days, how dreamed of being a cadet at the Air Force Academy. Now as graduation draws tangibly near, need to remind myself not to take such a privileged opportunity for granted. I sincerely express thanks to my many friends and instructors who have helped me face challenges and grow in this chapter of my life.
Mom and Dad, thanks for always being there to love and support me in everything. Heather, Andrea, and Drew thanks for supporting and encouraging all my crazy ideas.To all my friends who have helped me over the years, thank you for everything, it’s meant the world to me. Joel and Craig, you guys got me through this place, thanks for keeping my head on straight, helping me through tough times, and not letting me do anything too stupid.
Steffan Michael Lynn Wilcox Juneau, AKJuan Sebastian
Alvarez Bermudez
Bogota DC, Colombia Pilot
Thanks to everyone who made this 4 year trip possible. Certainly it was a great mind-broadening, fun and learning opportunity. Ifyou ever go to Colombia... “Mi casa es tu casa”. Gracias a toda mi familia que siempre ha estado y seguira conmigo en el corazon.
Alexander Bast
Pensacola, FL
Acquisitions
have the greatest family that a man could ask for. Thank you all for helping me become who am today. “You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes, You can steer yourself in any direction you choose, You’re on your own, And you know what you know, You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” - Theodor Seuss Ceisel
Renee Bohac
Rolling Meadows, IL Pilot
“Have the courage to live your life with no regrets” Thank you to all that helped me make it through this place, could not have done it alone. I will always cherish the memories I made here with the help of my close friends, especially ladies nights, my USAFA bucket list, and studying en masse for physics tests.
Eric Amos Amarillo, TX Operations Research Analyst
Never, Never Quit...Through the hard times and the good times, I will never forget those who supported and pushed me through it all. Thanks to my mom, dad, sisters, brother, the rest of my family, and to the Power Alcove; you all mean the world to me. To my Weasel bros and bras...Contra Omnia Vincimus.
Thomas Arnett
Pataskala, OF!
Pilot
wouldn’t be who or where am today without my heroes...Mom, Dad, Eric, and Sarah. Thank you.
Karolyn Capes
Fleming Island, FL
Cyberspace Operations
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” - Philippians 4:13; Thank you to everyone who has helped me make it through. Cod has provided amazing people in my life who have helped me push through many difficult times. couldn’t have done it without all ofyour support.
Peter Crawford
Wenatchee, WA
Special Tactics
“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
- Marianne Williamson. So let’s go tear it up!
AnthonyJohn Cummings Metamora, IL Pilot
“Never let schooling interfere with your education.” Here’s to My Brothers and Family, who taught me more about friendship, leadership, and honor more than a school ever could, you all know who you are and you will always be family to me. Violet’s turning violet, now let’s have another beer!
Heather Crystal Diniz Liberty, NC Developmental Engineer
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your Cod is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9; want to thank Cod for this incredible journey and all the successes He has given me! Thank you Mom, Dad, Lena, and Steven for all the support over these last five years. definitely could not have made it without you! love you all!
Kevin Christoph Durr Munich, Germany Acquisitions
“In der Schule gab’s fur mich Hohen und Tiefen. Die Hohen waren der Fufiball” Thomas Habler - Thank you to everyone closest to me for everything!
Bryan Hall Tampa, FL Pilot
Thanks Mom and Dad without you wouldn’t of been able to make it through
Mary Catherine Hansard Suwanee, GA Intelligence
Life moves pretty fast. Ifyou don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Ryan Louis Hartz St. Louis, MO Pilot
I thank you Mom, Dad, Sisters, and especially my Brothers, for pushing me forward and being there when fall. could not have done this without you. It has been an adventure, and I’m glad we did it together, but sadly, after four years, Violet’s turning violet.
Patrick Morgan Monument, CO Pilot
Life is an adventure, sometimes you just need to stop and enjoy where you are. I’m glad I came here and even more glad get to moveon. Thank you to my family and friends who helped make this adventure what it is. Proud to be the first commuter student to graduate from here.
Dad, thanks for being the best example a son could ask for. Mom, thanks for pouring your life into my education. wouldn’t be here without you. To Samantha, my kindred spirit, to Doug, my inspiration, to Laura, my hero... thanks for always rooting for me.
These 4 years have been something else. Going in, said would not change who I am, but can honestly say think have changed for the better. thank God for the ride, and my family for keeping me on the right track when needed support. have made some unbelievable friends here with a special shout out to the soccer team and the Power Alcove. love you guys and can’t wait to see you all in the real Air Force and the years to come.
Keller, TX
Pilot
personally have very little to dowith the factthat I have made it this far. To my family, my friends, my God, and my country, thank you. Banshees In.
Alamogordo, NM
Pilot
just wanted to give a thanks to everyone that helped me get here and get through here. Courtney, love you baby and thank you for everything you do. Mom and Dad, there is no way could ever have gotten here and gotten through it without your support and help. My siblings, You all have always been there for me and have helped me though everything. My friends here, loved all the good times with you guys. am going to miss you all. Cheers!
Thanks to everyone for the best times of my life. I can’t thank my family enough for helping me through the rough times. Peace and Love!
We are not defined by what we have done or what has been done to us. could not have made it to where am without my God and the amazing family and friends that He has given to me along this journey. Mom and Dad, thank you for being the greatest example ofJesus’ love and grace to me, and for always supporting me. Laura, Tim, and Mary, thank you for being the best siblings ever by teaching me so much and always being there for me.
Love you all!
Eduardo R Aguilar Ambato, Ecuador Pilot
“If others can do it, so can you.”Mom. Thank you Mom for not letting me settle for less and always encouraging me to better myself. Thanks to the rest of my family and friends for always being there for me.
Jeff Baptist Longmont, CO Behavioral Scientist
“When kings upon the main have clung to pride and held themselves as masters of the sea, I’ve held them down beneath the crushing tide ‘til they have learned that no one masters me...” Thanks to the roots that gave me wings; couldn’t have done it without you...
Tony Amaddio Beachwood, OH Civil Engineer
“You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” - Dr. Seuss
Eric Artman East Lansing, Ml Financial Management
“You’re 5 foot nothin’, 100 and nothin’, and you have barely a speck of athletic ability. And you hung in there with the best college football players in the land for 2 years. And you’re gonna walk outta here with a degree from the University of Notre Dame. In this life, you don’t have to prove nothin’ to nobody but yourself. And after what you’ve gone through, ifyou haven’t done that by now, it ain’t gonna never happen.” - Rudy
Ali Balutowski
Coventry, Rl
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
I was once told you can’t make it through this place alone. Thanks to my family for supporting me and thanks to my friends for picking me up when fell down. There is so much out there left for you to discover and it is never too late to try new things. “Ifyou think you can or you think you can’t, you’re probably right.” - Henry Ford
David Bradfield O’Fallon, IL
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
Just trying to do my best each day to be happy andmake those around me happy. love you Mom, Dadjanessa, Sam, and Ali.Joey, you’re the best. And also couldn’t have done it without my other family, the Haefners. Thanks for everything. hope can make all of you proud.
Zakaria Boston Navarre, FL Intelligence
The highest courage is to dare to be yourself in the face of adversity. Choosing right over wrong, truth over convenience, and ethics over popularity... these are the choices that measure your life. Travel the path of integrity without looking back, for there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.
Corinne Conrow
Two Harbors, MN Pilot
“Keep your stick on the ice.” - Red Green
Colin E Cook Minneapolis, MN Pilot
“lllegitimi non carborundum” - Albert Einstein
Mario I Elizondo
Houston, TX Pilot
“You live like no other now so that you can live like no other later.” - Dad; Well Dad found the pot ofgold at the end of the rainbow. Thanks to all my family and friends for supporting me through these grueling 5 years. could not have made it without your love and support.
Zane K E Dydasco Honolulu, HI
Cyberspace Operations
Thank you to all my family and all those who have supported me over the years even when thought couldn’t do it any more you motivated me to keep going. Thank you to the soccer team those who went before and those we are leaving behind, love all you guys and glad we could make the 2012 season a big one. Co Birds!
Mom, Dad, Caprice, and True love you guys... Smile... -RTGFTB
Cameron O Edwards Park City, UT Developmental Engineer
In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men. women were real women, and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were real small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri.
Mercedes S Edwards Charlotte, NC Space and Missiles
This has been such an incredible adventure. To my mother, father, V, and all of my friends and family - thank you for all your love and support! could not have done it without you guys!
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” - Chandi
Nicklaus “Fish” Fisher Cincinnati, OH Pilot
History will remember my name and he will not have to be kind. For will have denied his criticisms and put in my own praise, no one will define me, no one will tell me what I can achieve, no one will say have not given all have to give and none will take my glory. Who am II...I am a Champion! Thanks Mom and Dad and all those who helped me achieve my dream.
Austin A Fox Webster, NY Acquisitions
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and -1 took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”Robert Frost; Thanks to my Mom, Dad, Remmington, and Erica for supporting me through this journey. Love you all! And AFLax: always For The Boys.
Nico P Cigante West Sacramento, CA Pilot
To all my family and friends who have supported me along the way— THANK YOU. “I failed my way to success.”
- Thomas EdisonThis journey has been incredible. have meet life long friends, challenged myself beyond my limits, and participated in once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. am blessed and thankful for everyone who has contributed to my success. “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.” - Martin Luther KingJr, 282
“And we also glory in our tribulations, because tribulation produces persistence; persistence, character; and character, hope.”
As challenging as it was, wouldn’t have it any other way. No other place can bring you so close to people, make you step up to the next level each day, and have as many life-changing moments as USAFA. Reach for the heavens. Some people will say that the sky is the limit. Make it your point of view. “I believe every human has a finite number of heartbeats. don’t intend to waste any of mine.” - Neil Armstrong
Cassandra L Hill Fayetteville, Ca
Logistics Readiness
From Supernatural marathons, Blues, Costa Rica, the Trinity, danger zone, sand dunes, Tejon, Ring Dance,JWLS, caffeine addiction, Pueblo Reservoir, girls nights and late nights studying; I couldn’t have survived USAFA without the love, support, advice, and amazing memories have made along the way from my parents, family, friends, squadmates, roommates and my best friends Andrew, Mandy and Renee. “Perfer et obdura; dolor hie tibi proderit olim”
Cyberspace Operations
To my family, teammates, and friends, I could not have made it though without you. Thank you the support and making this the best experience possible!
To my parents - thanks Mom and Dad for all the support over the past 5 years! To my friends - “And we danced, and we cried, and we laughed, and had a really really really good time!” And to you - “I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul!”
Chris Probasco Syracuse, UT
Cyberspace Operations
Samuel R Raine Dunsmuir, CA Civil Engineer
Love first to my family for a strong focus, flipping burgers was completely bogus! Rolling boulders and running loops, Camp Paivika crew here’s a salute. Ponies-from heads will roll to K-Bowls, breaking glass to the times in abs class. PPP provided a great home, once you know wholeft us alone. Raise a glass to the PTWOBs for lively nights, jumping from great heights, stronger bonds than gneiss. To those in my journey- Here’s to the best ships!
John H RushJr San Antonio, TX Pilot
Audentes FortunaJuvat (Fortune Favors the Bold)
Kyle Street Kearney, MO
Contracting
I’d like to thank my family and friends for the support the last 4 years!
NM
Cyberspace Operations
Mom and Dad, thank you for all the love and support. You guys did so much more for me than could ever imagine!...Carl and Rock, you girls are what made me stay and can’t thank you enough for the memories!...Noah, thanks for always racing me and for always being there for me...Karlie, spanx are not a right. Ifyou’re reading this it’s probably not past 8pm yet. “Learn to be HAPPY with what you have while you pursue what you Dream of.”
Lauren S Sako Rancho Cucamonga, CA Pilot
The best decision ever made; the best challenge I ever took on. knew would regret it for the rest of my life if didn’t at least try, and got much more out of this place than ever thought I would. Thanks to my extended family and some of the best friends of my life, became a person I’m proud to be and had my outlook on life changed in the past four years. “Don’t be afraid your life will end, be afraid it will never begin.”
Tyler Alexander Stearns Anchorage, AK Pilot
“Weshecat-welo k’weshe laweh-pah” (May we be strong by doing what is right) -Tecumseh
Acquisitions
Had the pleasure of meeting some of the greatest people in the world at this place, and for that am truly blessed. And of course met the love of my life here, so owe a lot to USAFA in how they have changed me and shaped me to the person am today. “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. Ifyou concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
Fairview, TX
Cyberspace Operations
Mom and Dad, want to thank you for being there for me at all times and really helping me through my tough times and also being there for the good moments. Thank you Coach Salem for the opportunity to fence for such a great coach and team and honestly helping me graduate. am honestly grateful for all experiences and people whom I met here! Woooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo dy Wooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooo
Lesly Torres Los Lunas, Edward S WoodColton L Buechel
Umina Beach, New South Wales Pilot
“Some men, just want to watch the world burn.” - Alfred
Evan Ashton Barger Colorado Springs, CO Pilot
“Ifyou’re afraid to fall, you fall because you’re afraid. Everything is choice.”
- Daniel llabaca
Daniel Hun Chen LakeJackson, TX Pilot
I’d like to thank the internet, Google, Wikipedia, Microsoft Word, and Copy & Paste.
Jonathan Edward Beabout Lockport, NY Cyberspace Operations
“Fear not, for am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, will help you, will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10
Kevin Gerard Bess Lakewood, WA Acquisitions
“Imma show you, how great am.”
- Muhammad Ali
Matthew S Cosmo Hopkinton, MA Pilot
Don’t let this place get you down. You worked hard to get here, work hard to find the good in here.
DarylJoel Fariza Sugar Land, TX
Cyberspace Operations
“I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: Ifyou [%$#<§)] with me, I’ll kill you all.” - Marine Gen. James Mattis to Iraqi tribal leaders
“Strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others.”
“Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise; risking more than others think is safe; dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible.”
Special thanks to my family for always being there to support me in all my endeavors and special thanks to all my friends with whom have so many unforgettable memories.
“Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out." - John Wooden
“He who dies with the most toys wins.”
- Santa Claus
Quit making excuses, putting it off, complaining about it, dreaming about it, whining about it, crying about it, believing you can’t, worrying ifyou can, waiting until you’re older, skinnier, richer, braver, or all around better. Suck it up, hold on tight, say a prayer, make a plan &.JUST DO IT. - Nike
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 Thanks to everyone who helped me get to where am. “Ifyou kill enough of them, they'll stop fighting.” - Gen. Curtis LeMay
Sarah M Frankosky Arlington, VA Force Support ZebulonJ Hanley Denver, CO Operations Research Analyst Cody Adam Hanson Litchfield, MN Intelligence Julianne M Haun Navarre, FL Pilot Andrew Robert Hilton Fluntington Beach, CA Astronautical Engineer Gator BJackson Duluth, CA Navigator Jake TJones Virginia Beach, VA Pilot Nathan MJones Tucson, AZ Civil EngineerUnmanned
“Cot UAV pilot, Medically disqualified.” - Success Kid
“Lord, grant me the strength to accept the things cannot change, the courage to change the things can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition.” - Abraham Lincoln
Thank you to Cod and all of my family and friends for being there for me over the years, but most of all to my mom. If it weren’t for you pushing me, supporting me and believing in me wouldn’t be here today!Jeremiah 29:11
“A mans worth is deterministic of how hard he is willing to work for what he desires.” - Josh Mohr. To Vicky Mohr: Mom you made all of my success possible, thank you and will never forget you. Rest in Peace.
“Always be prepared to give up what is good for what is best.” - E. Brooks; Thank you to my wonderful family for always encouraging me to never settle and to all theothers that have been a part of this crazy journey! “What have I asked for? have asked for a cupful, and the ocean remains! have asked for a sunbeam, and the sun abides! My best asking falls immeasurably short of my Father’s giving: it is beyond that we can ask.” -J.
H.JowettIntelligence
These last 4 years have been a struggle, but I’ve become stronger for it. am truly thankful for the opportunity to come to USAFA and thankful to all those who helped me along the way. But there is one main lesson have learned here: “There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.”
- Dr. Denis Waitley
Acquisitions
“He who would learn to fly one day must first learn to stand and walk and run and climb and dance; one cannot fly into flying.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
William Chase Douglass Flower Mound, TX
Cyberspace Operations
When came to the Academy faced new and daunting challenges that tested me mentally, physically, and spiritually. During basic I relied on my family and new friends, My family sent letters of encouragement. Scribbling every word with love. During theacademic years my friends became invaluable and did everything from help me in my classes to provide an escape from the Academy life. only hope did the same. Cod bless all of you and stay safe.
would first like to thank Cod for all that he has given me. don’t deserve such gifts in my life. pray that continue to grow in my spiritual life and serve him more faithfully. trust in him. would also like thank my parents, family, and friends for all their prayers, love, and support. have miss many ofyou over the years, but I will never forget the things you did to get me to where am today.
did it all for me and it wasn’t even that hard.
Intelligence
These last four years have been a real struggle but it has all been worth it. have made some great friends and had some good times. Through it all was lucky to have the support of my family and friends and am leaving the Academy a better person than was when first came here.
To smile? Always.
Nathan Daniel Badger Norman, OK Mathew Barbazon Abita Springs,LA Pilot Dalton Boatright Amarillo, TX Pilot Lindsay Cordero Houston, TX Joshua Cilly Milwaukee, wl Pilot Matthew Paul DuPont Waterford, WlLet’s play bikes! Thanks to all the family, friends, and mentors who have made all thedifference in my Academy experience! Si vis pacem para bellum
Thank you to those who helped me get this far, especially those who made it fun. came to USAFA seeing it as a means to an end but found so much more than that. Coodluck 2013. This is only the beginning.
Contracting
Never forget where you came from,
never forget where you want to go.
Thank you everyone and good luck!
Pilot
To my parents, family, and sponsor family, you’ve given me all the love and support any person could ask for. To my friends near and far, you’ve helped to show me some amazing times and have been the exact people I’ve needed to get through day in and day out. USAFA, we weren’t always friends, but you have helped to shape me into the person am today. Thank you and much love to everyone. Now it is my turn to give back to all ofyou.
Mom & Dad:Thanks for your support throughout my entire life! will miss the days of getting to pick out anything want from Costco over Parent’s Weekend. El & Dan: Thanks for letting me come visit you to feel like a real college student! Bros at USAFA: Couldn’t have made it without you guys! Flope to have y’all as lifelong friends! Marissa: can’t wait to start my life with you! “Walk worthy of the calling you have received...” - Ephesians 4:1
Cyberspace Operations
This journey called USAFA has felt like a lifetime, but as we approach the end feel like it went way too fast. When look back on it all I realize that it wasn’t just me, needed the help and support of all my friends and family. Thanks Mom and Dad, without every thing you have done I wouldn’t have made it this far. And all my friends at the Academy and back home, thanks for sticking with me. “Be excellent to each other.” “Party on 2013!”
All can say is thank you for everything my family and friends have done for me throughout my life to make this possible, couldn’t have done it without you. After all is said and done, Non Sum Qualis Eram, and I thank you for sticking with me during my transition into who am today. Thanks to Mom, Dadjacq, and Caroline.
I would like to thank my mother Diane, who has helped me though life from the day was born. My friends and teammates, who have grown, learned, laughed, and partied with alongside from day one. These past four years have been a whirlwind of memories that will never forget. I like to thank the Zoomies for giving me so many opportunities to play, battle, travel and bond. I’ll never forget. DTMFSCP.
Evan Glowiak Austin MatthewTo those who have supported me the whole way...I can’t thank you enough. You all have picked me up when needed the help. From my mom and my little sister, to my friends, teammates, squadmates...your love is priceless. These last four years are a blessing in a huge disguise, and years wouldn’t trade for the world. Here’s to the future and what we make of it, so LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!
Jared MacNaught Jacksonville, FL Pilot
want to thank everyone that has helped me the past 5 years, but still have 6 months to go while fill this out don’t want to jinx’s it. So will thank y’all once graduate in person.
Anthony Gaetano Navaroli Skaneateles, NY Pilot
What a journey full of blood, sweat and tears this has been. Huge thanks to my parents for all the support they gave me the past 5 years. If it weren’t for my best friends and my brothers at the Coliseum, there is no way that I would have made it this far. Once a slayer, always a slayer!
Marko Podplatnik Ljubljana, Slovenia Pilot
“Nih?e ne ljubi domovine, ker je velika, temve? ker je njegova.” Hvala vsem, ki ste stali za mano skozi zadnja leta.
The last four years have been an extreme challenge. Without such a strong support group, never would have made it. have to thank my parents, my sisters, my girlfriendStephanie, my friends here at the Academy, and my friends from home. Also, a special thank you to Austin Howard, my roommate for three years! He kept me sane and gave me a hard time when I needed it! Thanks!!!
Thanks to my family and friends for supporting and inspiring me every step of the way. BTBW.
Most experiences are special for the people or for the experience. USAFA’s special because the experiences come from the people. From the great trips of football seasons to recording DJ shows for no one to hear. From porch nights to falling asleep on the way back from Keystone. From music video of the night to late night Fifa games. From all nighters in the Mech Lab to cheap golf rounds. Loved it most of the time.
If at first you don’t succeed, cheat. Repeat until caught. Then lie.
Intelligence
Thank you to all the great roommates!
You guys supported me with FIFA, late nights, and early morning workouts.
There are so many people in my life that want to thank. There is no way could of made it this far without all ofthe support received from both my family and my friends. Thank you to everyone who supported me, and pushed me to heights I never thought would be able to obtain. hope will be able to live up to all of your expectations, and achieve even greater heights. Faber est suae quisque fortunae.
would like to thank my family for pushing me to follow my dreams and giving me the tools necessary to achieve them. Sometimes when you least expect it, and in the place you least expect it, life can throw at you the most amazing opportunities... Tranquilo y Pura Vida.
Thank you to all those who have made the past four years a great experience! I’m especially grateful to the great friends I’ve been blessed to know in CS-38, my diving teammates and coaches, to my Dad, Mom and Sister, and to my Lord and SaviorJesus Christ. could not have done this without y’all’s support and friendship. Good luck all y’all! “If we ever forget that we’re one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” - Ronald Reagan
Thanks to my parents for the extra dollars and support, to the twins for keeping me “normal”, and to Hatt for sticking around during the tough times. love you all. “The robb’dthat smiles steals something from the thief; He robs himself that spends a bootless grief.” - William Shakespeare, Othello
Thanks to everyone who supported me through these past 5 years. If it wasn’t for my parents, family and friends I would not be where am today. am truly blessed to have found such great friends andbeen apart of one of the greatest teams the academy has ever seen. GO BIRDS!!!!
Brandon Tyler Stenger Thomas Andrew Taylor Watson Brent Phillip WhiteEverything will be alright
I would like to thank everyone that has been there for me throughout the years. My parents and grandparents have been extremely supporting throughout my adventure; and also a great best friend that has been by my side all the way through middle, high school, and college. love you all so much. To all my academy friends: Thank you so much for the awesome 4 years, look forward to seeing you out in the Real Air Force.
To all my friends and family: it’s possible could have done this without you, but would never want to. You are what drove me to become the person I am today, and I can only hope that who am makes all ofyou proud. To the future.
First like to thank my Heavenly Father above for carrying me through every single day. Wrestling team, you guys made me smile every day, I am a better man because ofyou guys and those mats,thank you. ThanksJosh for keeping me sane(sorry for calling you Jason) Thanks to my family raising me right and pushing me to be my best. Thank you Adri. love you. You are the real reason I love doing what do and I don’t know where would be without you.
My time here has been a roller coaster of highs and lows with some middleof-the-roads in there somewhere. I want to first thank my family, who made me keep going even when didn’t want to. A special thanks to my sister, who always had something intelligent and witty and sometimes inspirational to say. I’m going to miss the English Department, my sanctuary in times of need. can’t wait to serve with the fellow graduates I so highly respect.
I’d like to thank the family and friends who continuously supported, motivated, challenged, and inspired me to reach my dreams. I could not of done the things I’ve done or experience the things have without your mentorship and coaching. Thank you! “Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain."
Erik David Clark St.Joseph, TaylorJ Broekhuis Colorado Springs, CO Financial Erin Endres Stephen Chester CarewThanks to everyone who helped me through this, especially my family, with out them I wouldn’t have gotten here.
“Life isn’t about how hard you can get hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; keep pushing forward. That’s how winning is done!” - Rocky Balboa
I would like to thank everyone around me who helped me get through here by name, but don’t want to forget anyone so will just go with the general THANK YOU!! know would not be here...right now...writing this blurb without the help of those around me. These four years have taught me a lot about people, but mostly they have taught me about myself. would go on about how great this place has been to me, but have this 450 character limi
It is not happy people who are thankful but thankful people who are happy.
A special thanks to Mom, Dad, Lauren, and Michelle. Their continued support even when I’m gone means more to me than they could possibly know. To all the friends have made here in the past 4 years thank you for being awesome and helping me whenever needed it.
In these last four year have met more people, tried more things, accomplished more goals, pushed myself farther, and learned more about myself than any other time in my life. thank all of my friends and my family for putting up with me and helping me grow as a leader and a person. It’s been an adventure so far and I’m excited to find out what is next.
What a ride. My brain hurts, my muscles ache, and feel 10 years older. But did it! Due in no small part to a loving - if stubborn - family that taught me to NEVER give up on my dreams. Thank you Mom, Dad, Wesley, Kines, and Chris! You made me the man I am today!
Joseph A Culat Greene, NY Intelligence Josh Hager Hampton, SC Maintenance Ryne David Hanson Colorado Springs, CO Airfield Operations Yannie Horth Montreal, Canada PilotFirst of all, pop pop! Second of all, tell me can’t and I’ll show you can. I’m thankful for the true support I’ve had in life from Cod, dad, mom, John, the rest of my family, my closest friends, and the team. “Today gave my all for that which I did not give is lost forever.” Always give your all and wake up every day with a smile on your face ready to do work.
Thank you to my family for supporting me from so far away, especially my dad for never letting me give up on myself, my sponsor family for giving me a home away from home, and all my friends for the happy memories of our adventures.
Philip
Exeter,
Space and Missiles want to thank everyone who has helped me these past 4 years, this place would have been impossible without you all. “When tomorrow comes this day is gone forever leaving in its place something have traded for it. want it to be gain not loss, good not evil, success not failure. In order shall not regret the price I’ve paid for it” “Falconry Building anyone?”
This may have been the most difficult four years of my life, but wouldn’t trade it for anything. The experiences and opportunities USAFA provided to me are one-of-a-kind, and cannot wait to continue life in the Air Force.
Thank-you’s go out to my family (obviously), everyone who helps make this place as great as it is, and to everyone currently serving that will have the pleasure of working with in the future.
Pilot
It’s been quite the journey, and there’s still way more to come! Despite all the tough times I’d do it all again in a heartbeat.To every friend I’ve met here at USAFA, you guys have truly changed my life and I know we’ll be brothers till the very end. love you all so much and can’t wait to serve with the best group of people I’ve ever known. Mom, Dad and everyone back home; couldn’t have done this without you.Thank you.
Aircraft Maintenance
want to thank my family for all of their support over the years. To all my friends, you’ve kept me sane, and want to thank you for being there and helping me through the hard times. couldn’t have done it without you.
For those ofyou that know me well you know my signature phrase is “I am surviving..” Well now its time for me to LIVE! There are no words to express my gratitude towards all ofyou that helped me through these last five years but I can promise you that, will start on day one making you proud of the man, officer, and leader that you have all been so influential in developing, Cod Bless.
Thank you to all ofthe amazing individuals I have had the privilege of coming in contact with over the last four years. will forever cherish our time together at this institution, and go on knowing that am a better person after knowing you. Here’s a toast to some of my fondest memories with the family I have come to love-, to the cave, to si hermano, to “greet me", and to falconry. “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.”
Acquisitions
Thank you to all my family and friends who have supported me throughout the last four years. These have been the most memorable and educational four years of my life and could not have done it without youyou know who your are. And promise to you that will keep working hard, never lose sight of my goals, and appreciate the things we do have and the people who made it possible for me to be here today.
Steven Hyunjin Chon Irvine, CA
Scientist
Dad, Mom, Andyjanelle and anyone else who has continuously supported me during my time at the Academy...I Thank You! Thank you for the prayers and encouragement to keep me going when times got rough. will always remember the Rice and Beans combo...now get! “Happiness isn’t about getting what you want all the time...it’s about loving what you have.”
- Asher Roth
Eryn Kent Avjian Gaithersburg, MD Intelligence
There have been good times and there have been not so great times, but thanks to my family and friends who have been there for me through it all. Mom and Dad- you are the best parents could ever ask for, supporting me always. Thank you for all that you did to allow me this opportunity and all that you’ll continue to do to help me find more! Again, love and thanks to all those who have helped me over the years.
Ashley Renee Bartmas Pendleton, IN Pilot
Through the tears, joy, lows, and highs, my family has always been my number one support system. Thanks for being my biggest fans! To the Warhawks: thanks for loving me and taking me in as one ofyour own. am so happy to be part of the Warkhawk family! “For know the plans have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
- Jeremiah 29:11
Nolan Roger Bet Whitehall, PA Force Support
To all my friends and family that have supported me and continue to do so, especially my Mom and Dad, Thank you
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“The Catastrophe” Clayton Opelika, AL Pilot
Luctor et Emergo
Kyle Christopher Cranston New City, NY
Cyberspace Operations
want to thank my family and friends who stuck with me through thick and thin over these past 4 years. am very thankful and blessed for all the love and support. Dad, Strength & Honor! Mom, love you with all my heart. Ryan, you’re the best friend I’ll ever have.
Molly Mitchelson Crosby Jupiter, FL
Contracting
“Consider it joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, because you know the testing ofyour faith produces endurance.”
- James 1:3
Pilot
Its been fun, but not that fun. Thanks to the family and friends that supported me. Time to do work and represent!!!
Security Forces
Mom, Dad, and the rest of the familythanks for always believing in me. Anna-thanks for all the love and support, even if drive you crazy. Robert and family-thanks for being my second family all this time. LT and PO-thanks for getting me here. All my friends here-thanks for keeping me sane even ifyou give me crap for everything. Steve-1,000 dollars.
RyanJohn Evans Santa Cruz, CA Pilot
know I could not have done this without the support of my family and friends, thank you to everyone who supported me through it all. I have been unbelievably blessed during my time hereand look forward to taking on the next chapter of my life.
Steven Philip Freund Powder Springs, CA Chemist
It’s been long and it’s been hard; but that’sbetter than how it might’ve been. Mom, Dad & Amy-thanks for never giving up on me. Friends from P-town-thanks for your support. “Those who say that will lose and am beaten will have to run over my body to beat me.”- Said Aouita
Ian Joseph Gibson Casper, WY Acquisitions
could not have made it without the help offriends, family and faith. Mom and Dad - thanks for all ofyour support over the past four years! To my Flying Team buds - we had the best of times, keep calm and fly on. To my Warhawk family -can’t wait to see you all again on the other side! am truly blessed to have had such an amazing four years.
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Pilot
Dad, Mom, Nate & everyone else-thanks so much for all your support! couldn’t have done it without you. For all my USAFA friends--Airfield, CS40, Astro--thanks for helping me get through it all. Four years ago, there’s no way imagined I’d be so blessed. Hopefully we’ll all run into each other throughout our careers! can’t wait to see where we’ll all end up. It’s been a great ride, but it’s only the beginning! Phillipians 2:5-11
Pilot
Can’t believe it’s done, halfway to the dream! In the words of Psalm 23, “The LORD is my shepherd, lack nothing.” And for the Crew-”We came, We saw, We left”
Ryan Scott Dusak Haltom City, TX Bryan Matthew Gomez Fontana, CA Derrin Jerard Gould Killeen, TX Samuel Robert Harms Batavia, IL Alex Hill Harvey Williamsburg, VAContracting
FFWYH Joel &. Stephen. Mom & Dad, thank you for your unconditional love, support, and selflessness you have shown me over the last 24 years. would not be here if it wasn’t for my faith in Jesus, my family, and those who have paid in full. I have had so many examples to follow cannot thank you all individually, but thank you still. have great times with great friends here will never forget. Cod Bless America & B44L A5yearplan
Pilot
Thank you to my older brother for inspiring me, my two younger brothers for supporting me, and both my Mom and Dad for being there for me every step ofthe way, couldn’t have done it without you. also wanted to thank my best friends for all the memories we’ve made and to those that don’t have the opportunity to walk across the stage with us, but deserve it more than anything. And of course to my boys on the soccer team. Co Birds! RTCFTB
Civil Engineer
I owe this milestone to Cod, family, and friends. Thank you so much!
Pilot
just want to say thank you to all my friends and family that supported me. a O a
Acquisitions
made it that far... and then some! All my love to thefriends and family that supported me along the way, thank you so much!
Acquisitions
Big thank you to my family and friends that have helped me through all of the adversities have faced so far. I could not have done it without you. Most of all thank you Mom, Dad, and Angie. wouldn’t even have had the oppotunity to be here if it were not for all of the support you have given me throughout my life.
Cyberspace Operations
It’s been a long road, but we finally made it. couldn’t have done it without the love and support of my family, friends, and everyone who has encouraged me. Thanks especially to Mom, Dad, and Alex for always being there for me through thick and thin. Love you guys! Philippians 4:13 -1 can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Doctor
Mom, Dad, & Avery-Thankyou for always giving me your unconditional love no matter if was at my best or worst. wouldn’t be here today if it weren't for incredible support-or my extended warranty. To my friendsYou’re the reason I’ve stayed. am constantly impressed and motivated by all the ridiculous things you have accomplished. Thanks for all the memories and can’t wait to see everyone on the operational side. Luke 12:48
Thank you so much to all who have supported me throughout the years. This has been an incredible journey and I could not have done it without my family and friends. Mom & DadThank you for your endless support. To my Warhawk family- Thanks for making every day eventful and can’t wait to see you on the other side!
I want to thank my mom anddadand brother and sisters for all their support. also want to thank all the guys on the soccer team for everything. could not have done it without any ofyou, love you guys!
Can’t believe made it this far. Couldn’t have done it without the support of my family and friends. Excited to start this next chapter in my life.
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Wedding Celebration - May 31, 2013
Wishing you every happiness! Love, Mom and Dad Carlton
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Joshua Lee Archer
Congratulations on reaching yet another goal. We are proud ofwhat you have accomplished, but we are most proud ofwho you are. We continue to pray as you continue to courageously run your race. Joshua 1:9Hebrews 12:1 Love, Mom, Dad, Ben, Chris, Heather, Halli, & Harper
Avjian, Eryn
Eryn Kent Avjian
Dreams can come true!
Congratulations and good luck as you step out of academia into life as a 2nd Lt. and beyond. All our love:
Kent-Avjian Family
Avjian, Eryn
Eryn Kent Avjian
We are so proud ofyou! Your motivation/hard work paid off. Congratulations in becoming part of that bigger purpose as a 2nd
Lt. Love, Mom, Dad, Dara, Sean
BaptistJeffrey
It is my honor to be your mother and to provide you deep roots and support your broad wings. am immeasurably proud ofyou! The sky is the limit! Mom
Barger, Evan
We are so proud ofyou! You took charge ofyour life & made your dream come true! You are a true inspiration to us all! Fly
High! Love, Mom & Dad
Briehl, Austin CONGRATULATIONS to our Superman! We are so proud ofyou! You have brought so much joy to our lives! We will cherish the memories offootball games with you #29 & your Falcon teammates! As the boys say, “You’re Incredibriehl!” We love you, Mom, Dad & Lia, Gramma, Grandpa & your entire family!
Calderone, Christopher You are proofthat hard work and dedication result in achieving your dream. Congratulations. We are proud ofyou. We love you. Mom, Dad, Lauren and Phil
Berreteaga, Carlos Felicidades Gustavo!!!
Hoy alcanzas una de tus metas en la vida. Una de las mas importantes. Eres un orgullo para todos. Love you. Mom & Adolfo
Cabanyog Castellanos, Katrina
Congratulations Katrina! You persevered and we are very proud ofyour accomplishments. We thank our family and friends for their support. God bless.
Caudill, Amanda Haley
**YOU DID IT **
Amanda, From the first day you decided that you wanted to go to the Academy, It has been a journey, mission, one hurdle after another. We are proud you stuck with it and prevailed. You are a blessing to all that know you. Your family is proud ofyou... The Future is yours now... Amanda, The future is yours now go get it....’’You Go Girl”. Congratulations! Serve Proudly. XO. Mom and Dad. Love You Forever love you for always...
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LieutenantJustin Michael Blott
Congratulations,Justin!
“Offyou go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun!” You make us proud! Love, Amanda, Erin, Mom and Dad
Cagle, Shawn
Congratulations Shawn! We are extremely proud of you. Your hard work and determination will take you far. The sky’s the limit. Love Mom, Dad & Chad.
Cave, Christina
Christina “SHELLEY” CAVE
So proud ofyou! Cod has great things in store for you! Offyou go! Love, Mom, Dad, Steph and Meagh
Clark, Garrett
Congratulations Carrett! We’re so proud ofyour hard work and accomplishments.
The sky’s thelimit.
Congram, Alexander
“Cod will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars.” (Elbert Hubbard). Your proud brother - Anton.
Constable, Sebastian
“You raise sons. Ifyou treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in your own eyes” W. Schirra. So proud ofyou!
Love Mom & Dad.
Davis, Martin us Martinus, Continue to follow your dreams. May Cod bless you always. Stay strong! Love, your Colorado family, Bryant, Sharon and KourtneeJones.
Dona, Nicholas Congrats! We love you & are very proud ofyou! Wherever you go, go with all your heart-Confucius. Remember everything you learned at the diner-Mom DadJ
Congram, Alexander
“No need to teach an eagle to fly” (Creek Proverb).
Best of luck Alex. Your bro - Andy.
Cosmo, Matthew Cosmo, Matt-CS13/37, IP-94th FTS, ENJJPT
Congratulations 2nd Lt Matthew S. Cosmo-Pilot! Your hard work has been rewarded! Thanks for making us all so proud. We loveyou-Mom, Dad, Tommy Sc Christa
Cox, Shane Shane Daniel Cox
Congrats on graduating from AFA! We are very proud ofyou Sc all that you’ve accomplished! We wish you the best in all your endevours! Cod Bless!
Congram, Alexander Glory to God! Love, congratulations & blessings Alex! “Pray as though everything depends on Cod. Work as though everything depends on you.” Mom Sc Dad
Crosby, Molly Molly Mitchelson Crosby Good Colly, Miss Molly! You beat the BEAST and took him to ring dance! To COD be the glory, great things He has done! Proud ofyou. Love, mom & dad
Decklever,Jacob
CongratulationsJake! We are so proud ofyou! ‘Burn the land, boil the sea, you can’t take the sky from me’!
Fly high! Dad Sc Mom
D’Errico II, Anthony Optimi Esse Cernimur - Living The Dream
Congratulations! We’re very proud ofyour accolades and perseverance. May Cod protect and watch over you. Love, Daddy, Mommy, Erica, Carly & Lisa. Deschane, Benjamin 2Lt Ben Deschane Congrats, Lt. Little Guy! You have climbed the mountain; isn’t the view great?” xxoo Mom Sc Dad
Dietrich, Colton
Words can’t express how proud we are ofyou and your accomplishments! You are the definition of “Service Before Self”. Love, Mom, Dad, Sc Clayton
Dyke, Aaron Knowing your life dream by the age of eight, its now a reality. Congradulations, You did it! mom/dad
Evans, Ryan Ryan Evans. Congratulations, well done!
Short term pain long term gain. Well done Ryan! You have done yourself and your family proud!
Fariza, Daryl Aim High
To DarylJ. Fariza. Congratulations and may this be just the beginning of a great future. Thank you for your service to our country. We are very proud Fattal, Ryan Congradulations! From CUTS to the Tough Twenty Trolls. We love you and support you always. Be Courageous! “Under the Same Moon.” Godspeed. Mom Dad Rachel
Ceeskie, Adam
Adam, We are so proud ofyou for all you have achieved! Words cannot express what you mean to us. We love you very much, Dad, Mom, Riley & Lane
Guiler, Robert 2nd Lt. We hope you continue to soar like a falcon through life. We are so proud ofyou-your family.
Hall,Joshua Congrats 2nd Lt. We are very proud ofyou! Hard work really does pay off.
Love - Mom, Dad & Abby Gibson, Aaron Aaron Scott Gibson You have accomplished so much & like an eagle you will continue to fly to your next goal and soar through a successful AF career.
Love, Dad & MammaJ
Gibson, Ian
Congratulations! We are very proud ofyou for graduating from the USAFA and for being awarded the Marshall and Truman Scholarships. Love Mom and Dad
Hamer, Hunter Hunter Graham Hamer
Congratulations! Remember the will of Cod won’t take you where the grace of God won’t protect you!
So Proud & Full of Love, Mama, Daddy, Darby & Myers
Hansard, Mary
Mary Catherine Hansard
Two roads diverged and you took the one less traveled by! May the path now lead you to many wonderful opportunities. All our love always, Mom and Dad
Hendershaw,James 2nd LieutenantJames Hendershaw
We are so proud of you, your hard work & determination paid off! Congratulations! Next, pilot training! We love you! Love, Mom, Dad and Daniel
Hillstrom,Justin CadetJustin Hillstrom
Congratulations! We are very proud ofyou! You have worked very hard and you should be proud of all that you accomplished. We love you very much!
Inocencia-Holloway, Enrique Enrique Vincent Inocencia-Holloway
We are absolutely so very proud ofyou!! Know this all ofyour hard work will pay off!! We love you so very much!! Always Mom & Daddy and family!!!
Jackson, Donald Congratulations Gator Jackson! Ifyour actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.-John Quincy Adams. Dad, Mom, Jordan, Randi, Ricky
Hoang, Sean B CONGRATUATIONS SEAN HOANG (BOM)!!!
You have made it Bom! You set your goals and went after it. We are very proud ofyou and hope all your dreams come true honey. Love, Mom and Dad.
Johnstone, Chancellor The Posse!
Congratulations to Max, Patrick, Matt, Chris, Andrew, and Chance, on your graduation from the Air Force Academy! Always watch out for each other!
Golson, Andre
Huff,James Johnstone, Chancellor Andre Michael Golson Hart, Nathaniel Hooah! You have joined Congratulations Chancellor Congratulations on your You are amazing; we’re so the noblest profession of Johnstone! graduation from the US Air proud ofyou! Four years all,The Profession of Arms. On behalf of the entire Force Academy. Keep living of hard work has paid You are ready to join and Family; Congratulations on your dreams and reaching off-you’ll do great things. excel in the Greatest Military your graduation from the for the stars. Love always, Godspeed! We love you- in the World! Air Force Academy! We are Mom Sean and Dad Dad, Mom, Ben & Lissa all so proud ofyou! Good xoxo LuckatAFIT! M/D/O.
Grant Samantha OUTSTANDING!
You should be proud of what you have accomplished, because we are! Love to you always, Mom & Dad
KacuraMiller, Andrew YOU DID IT ANDY!
We are so proud ofyou. You deserve the great future that’s ahead for you and Sammy. Luv mom & dad
Kalau, Kristoff Congrats, Kris Kalau Job well done! So proud of you, 2LT! You finished the course; the Lord stood with you and strengthened you! MS bound, to the Southern Comfort zone!
Kolod, Lauren
You are our joy, our hero, and you carry with you our pride and prayers. May Cod Bless you and grant you success and safety in to the future.123
Lanejosiah
Josiah Ian Lane
Dare 2 dream. With hard work & Cod’s help you have excelled. We proudly watch where you go from here. We believe in, love & support you always, ilymtylm Lee, Todd Todd Karl Lee
From underwear & combat boots to parachutes & gold bars. You’ve set & met high goals with more to follow. Choose the right, Stay in the fight! Mom & Dad
Lyon, Chloe Wahooooooo! Congratulations Chlo-Chlo!! You did it with style & grace! You are awesome & amazing, & you are our Sunshine! We are so proud! we love you, We Love You, WE LOVE YOU!!!.
GRLJTRKRKDM
Martinez,Jairo
Josiah, we are so proud of you-our hero! More importantly, we are proud that you have become a man after Cod’s own heart. Here’s to many more victories! Love, Dad, Mom, Randi, Erin, & Elijah MacAndrew,James Awesome Accomplishment! We’re so proud ofyou! The best is yet to come!
Much love from the Weldon Family!
In memory of Carmen Weldon (Mom)
Matson, Colin We couldn’t be prouder ofyou and can’t wait to see what’s next!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Love, Dad, Mom, Ryan, Adam and Sweetness
Kopchick, Karianne KARIANNE KOPCHICK, CONGRADULATIONS!!
You are extraordinary! You make us proud! We pray thatJesus will bless you, for the rest ofyour life. We will always love and miss you, Mom and Dad.
Leland, Michael Congratulations on an incredible accomplishment, We are sure many more wil follow. GreatJob Mike !!
Love Mom and Dad
Lenz, Kyle
Our Tremendous Pride in your accomplishments is only exceeded by our Love for you! Congratulations! 2013 ‘Best to Be Seen’ Love, Mom, Brett & Dad
Macpherson, Holley
2Lt Holley Macpherson
It is easier to go down a Mt. than up, but the view is Always best from the top. The view from Heaven is Great! You Did It! PROUD of You! Love Grandma
Macpherson, Holley
2Lt Holley Macpherson
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles Is 40:31. May Cod Bless You Always! Congrats! Love Dad &
Mckinney, Connor
Connor Mckinney, Assigned to Med School
“The credit belongs to the man actually in the arena”Pres. Teddy Roosevelt. Mom, Dad and both brothers (Austin, 2010, and Lucas, 2017)-very proud!
McQuilkin, Olivia Best of the BEST!
Amazing girl, amazing achievement. The world is your oyster and you are one special pearl! Mum & Dad Mom
Mehaffey, Mitchell
Your family & friends salute you! We’re so proud ofyour determination, admirable character & finest leadership & accomplishments! Blue Skies Forever!
Millen, Eric You should take enormous pride in your accomplishments. Use your experiences to continue to write your own story. Stir It Up! Love Dad, Mom, & Erin Miltenberg, Glenn
Glenn Matthew Miltenberg
Congratulations! It has been our joy to witness a life so well lived. The memories you have given will comfort us for all our days. Love
Mom & Dad
Miltenberg, Glenn
Glenn Matthew Miltenberg
Welcome to the “real” Air Force, where you can continue to be extraordinarily good at everything you do! Your incredibly proud older brother,Jimmy
Miltenberg, Glenn
Glenn Matthew Miltenberg Live, love & enjoy life always! Congratulations on your graduation! Love Grandma, Pop & Aunt CeCe
Morris, Lee Go Lee! More adventure and success is on its way! Its your journey to create! Keep living the dream!
Nazarek, Kyle
Congratulations 2LT Kyle Nazarek. We are very proud ofyou and your accomplishments. Aim high and reach for the sky. Love
Always, Mom, Dad and Lindsey
Nelson, Heather We couldn’t be prouder of you, Heather! You have accomplished all you set out to and you’ve done it with integrity and honor! Congratulations!.
Love you tons, Dad and Mom. xo
Olson, Christopher
Congratulations
Ensign Olson! We are so very proud ofyou &your outstanding accomplishments! May the Lord guard & guide you always. Love, Ma, Pa, Becky Oury, Andrew Thru BCT, Snow Survival, SAMIs, Swine Flu & Fire, your perseverance paid off. Congratulations, 2nd Lt. Andrew Oury! (Proverbs 3:5-6) Love, Your Family
Parrittjoel
Your F-35 and more awaits you!
CongratulationsJoel. We are so proud ofyou. You stayed focused & finished WELL! Cod is faithful! You’re living your dream. Your future is bright. Patterson, Stephanie Congratulations 2nd Lt Stephanie Patterson. We are so PROUD ofyou! Love Mom, Dad and Eric Philbrick, Anna Congratulations, Anna Philbrick!
“Count it all joy...when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing ofyour faith produces steadfastness.”
James 1:2,3 Love you!
Raine, Samuel
Job well done! We are proud of all you have accomplished. China, Nepal, Turkey, USCSA and over 500 jumps! You fit it all in! Love, Mom, Dad and Jack Randolph, Harriet C1C Harriet Kirk Randolph
Lb: What a journey! The long road through D’ville, India, 2 appntmnnts and many achievements. We are so proud ofyou. Good luck in Ktown. Love M, D & C Rillings,Jared CongratulationJC We are so proud ofyou & very excited about your future. Congrats on achieving your dream. Dad, Mom, Michaela, Nanny, grandpa, Kara, Nils, and annika Rouse, Staci Staci Ann Rouse
Congratulations! We are very proud ofyou! Always have been... always will be! With all our love, Aunt Bev, Uncle Bob and Michael Congrats
Rouse, Staci
Our pride in you is deep,as our love for you is strong. Be proud ofyourself Dear Staci, lifes learning is long.
Love Always, Mommy, Padre, Todd & Zoey xoxox
Sanchez, Keyona
C19 Keyona Chantelle Sanchez
So proud ofyou & all of your accomplishments. Inspiration to all; our little angel we love so much!
Senn, Ethan
Congratulations, Ethan! We couldn’t be more proud of all ofyour accomplishments at USAFA!
May Cod bless you and keep you. Love always, Mom, Dad, Zach and Kyle
Simons,James
Congratulations 2nd LT Simons! We are so very proud ofyou! Co JetJock Jimmy. Love Mom & Dad
Skeelejohn
Congratulations! Your compassion as a peer, success on Wings of Blue, integrity on Honor Board, diligence as a student. With admiration, your family.
Sleeter,Justin
Sleeter,Justin - Well done JoyBOY
Many will attribute your accomplishments to being smart... we know it was more the hard work and learning to work smart, and that is brilliant- Mom & DAD
Tatum, Ralph
Kyle Tatum
Congratulations 2nd Lt Kyle
Tatum! We are so proud of you. All ofyour hard work and perseverance has paid off. We love you! Mom, Dad, and Kevin Stevens,James Congratulations, 2LTJames Stevens!!
What a journey this has been, to watch you fulfill every goal. Keep reaching and dreaming, you are not finished! Now, go fly something Love, Mom
Suhrhoff, Kristen
Congratulations! We are all so proud ofyou and what you have accomplished. Continue to reach for the skies in everything you do. Love, Mom and Dad
Twigg, Christopher Christopher Michael Twigg
We are incredibly proud ofyour achievements and the amazing man you have become. Live your dreams and be happy in life. Love from you entire family.
Umberger, Ryan
Congratulations! We are proud ofyour accomplishments & service. Good luck at ENJJPT earning those Wings! Aim High and...Blue Skies! Mom, Dad & Maddie
Svecz, Andrew
From the time you were born, you always reached for the sky !!!!!! We are so proud ofyou and all you have accomplished... All our love, Mom & Dad
Van Horn, Benjamin 2nd Lt. BenjaminJoseph Van Horn
CONGRATULATIONS Ben! We are so very, very proud ofyou. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. All our love, Mom & Dad
Weir,Jonathan
Four years of hard work is paying off with graduation, 2nd Lieutenant & pilot training and that’s just the beginning. Congrats! Dad, Mom & Nathan
Williams, Ryan Ryan Wesley Williams YOU DID IT! Your family is so proud ofyou and what you’ve accomplished. This is just the beginning of great things to come. WE LOVE YOU! Mom & Dad
Winterlin, David Congratulations! The best is yet to come. We are cheering for you! Our love and prayers, Mom and Dad
Wong,Jessica Congratulations 2nd LT Wong,Jessica Hard work and determination pays off! We are ail so proud ofyou! Aloha, Mem, Tyler and Grandma
Wood, C1C Edward S Edward S Wood, wise and tenacious one!
From being a sweet baby with milk breath to a young man with character, integrity, will power, you taught us to be thankful and humble. BEST TO BE SEEN!
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Acosta, Alan A 404
Acton, Andrew M 396
Adagio, Nick 288
Adam, Christopher 188
Adams, Carter S 414
Adams, Henry R 404
Adams, Jessica C 384
Adams, Mark A 354
Adams, Nicholas K 392
Adams, Ryan 272
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Adeniji, Moshood A 352
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Chambers, Canyon Louise 166, 328
Chambers, James II 280
Champaign, Joseph 386
Champion, Carol J 348
Champion, Christopher M 412
Chapman, Andrew L 373, 445
Chapman, Gared R 78, 79, 376
Chapman, Joseph Matthew 228
Chapman, William N 378, 439
Chaput, Gregory A 338
Chavers, Jacob M 406, 444
Chaves, Andrew 396
Chavez, Matthew E 400, 439
Chavez, Ricardo A 380
Chen, Alexander T 414
Chen, Chia-Hsuan 276
Chen. Daniel Hun 320
Chen, Vincent 220
Cherf, Darrell J 292
Chiag, Alexander 70, 356
Chiaro, Anthony J 95, 292
Chin, Yung Andrew 357
Ching, Joey L 22, 370
Chinnery, Karen Michelle 192
Cho, Grace 378
Choi, Joanne E 399
Choi, Jung G 356
Choi, Pyung 378
Chon, Steven Hyunjin 332
Christ, Ashley R 375
Christ, Benjamin A 342
Christen, Joshua T 366
Christensen, Jeffrey W 376, 444
Christensen, Taylor P 382
Christenson, Zachary T 416
Christman, Josh 196, 421
Chui, David 377
Chun, Andre 422, 424
Chun. Kalani 216
Chung, Ashley S 70, 360, 424, 444
Cialkowski. Peter A 369
Ciechomski. Andrew J 400
Clapp, Anna M 390
Clapp. Lydia J 394
Clark, Douglas K 396
Clark, Erik David 328
Clark, Garrett Ross 197, 454
Clark, Hayden W 338
Clark, John R 393
Clark, Ryan E 392
Clark, Wes 367, 434
Clarke, Kekoa Kaulu Laau 197
Clary, Megan 368
Claude, Alexandra M 388
Clayton, Nicholas 332
Clemens, Genevieve M 408
Clement, Akokwe F 106, 400
Clement, Christopher 416
Clifford. Alton A 358
Cline, Josiah E 388
Clink, Kevin J 358,441
Clinton. Hailey E 340, 435
Clinton-Earl, Aaron J 342
Clisby, Lauren E 415, 423
Coates, Riley M 69, 398
Cobb, Wesley 172
Coen, Samuel N 344
Coffey, Kaitlin May 284, 425
Coffey, Logan R 340, 438
Coggins, Trenton C 60, 362
Cogswell, Chelsea 408
Colangelo, Stephen Joseph 308
Colas, Connor J 360
Colbacchini. Staci M 350
Cole, Douglas L Jr 388
Cole, Joseph 9, 353, 445
Cole, Marilyn M 356, 434, 442
Cole-Fletcher, Simeon N 354
Coleman, Brenden D 348
Coleman, Elizabeth Ashley 216
Coleman, William 75, 268
ColinLeighner, Andrew 282
Collamati, Adam J 400
Collett, Brian J 272
Collie, Montana 264
Collier, Kelsey Marie 156, 288
Collier, Shelton L414
Collins, Sarah E 360, 422, 444
Collins, Sean 389, 420, 443
Collura, Joseph 197
Colvin, Hunter L 342
Colwell, Philip E 77, 373
Combelic, Ryan J 404
Combs, James L III 362
Compton, Daniel Richard 292
Compton, Patrick 88, 220
Conant, William C 348
Concha, Cory 53, 264
Congram, Alexander 224, 45'
Conley, Erin Elizabeth 261
X Conley, Patrick J 384
Connell, James E 382
Connick, Heather A 350
Connolly, Joseph P 402
Connolly, Patrick 444
Conque, Mark Anthony 201
Conrad, Tyler A 354
Conrow, Corinne 316
il Conrow, Mackenzie T 396, 443
Conroy, Brendan 276
Constable, Sebastian 435, 454
Conte, Philip Andrew 308
Cook, Colin E 317
1)' Cook, Daniel K 364, 444
Cook, Dennis M 344
Cook, Richard 415
Cooksey, Taylor W 368
Cooner, Austin J 122, 123, 405, !i 438
Cooper, Chase 117, 224
Cooper, Christy L 370
Cooper, Kevin S 406
Cooper, Matthew 197, 422
Cooper, Michael C 399, 425
Cooper, Owen B 386, 441
Cooper, Thomas C 404
Coote, Peter W 366
Copeland, Gregory R 95, 340
Corato, Craig J 386
Corbett, Stuart A 396
Corcoran, BrianPatrick 280
Cordeiro, Timothy J 371
Cordero, Lindsay 324
Corey, Marc C378
Cork, Sean M 380
Corn, Owen R 378, 437
Corona, Patrick W 105, 406
Corpus, Hunter B 408
Corran, Neil Thomas 184
Corso, Joseph F 358
Cortez, Danielle Marie 128, 308,423, 441
Cory, Yeoju Kim 176
Cosmo, Matthew S 320, 454
Cottingham, Trey Garrett 54, 159, 188
Cotton, Daniel S 398, 423
Coughlin, Thomas C 349
Cousin, Darrell W 380
Cousino, Kyle P 367, 438
Coutts, Daniel R 348
Cowen, Lukas 412
Cowie, Thomas M 368
Cox, Don O III 408
Cox, Hannah J 417, 441
Cox, Megan M 397
Cox, Shane Daniel 212, 454
Cox, Steven D 360
ox-Ferreras, Bernard Emery 1
Coyne, James R 368, 434
Crader, Matthew W 350
Craig, Michael D 394
Craig, Sean E 340
Crain, Erin Michelle 284, 423
Crain, Timothy J 370
Cramer, Joel 371
Crampton, Michael J 85, 395
Crandall, Connor G 390
Crandell, Alexander C 410
Cranfill, Rachel C 339
Cranston, Kyle Christopher 332
Crawford, Connor D 386
Crawford, Lindsay J 342, 438
Crawford, Peter 312, 434
Crennan, Kara A 410
Crespo, Rachelle Monique 208
Critchlow, Jeffrey A 352, 439
Crockett, Dylan T 144, 388
Croegaert, Jacob J 376
Croghan, Matthew J 353
Crompton, Tyler H 369, 421, 437
Cromwell, Kristin Alexis 244, 434
Cronin, Lance B 415
Cronin, Scott A 380
Crook, Tarina L 382
Crosby, Molly Mitchelson 332, 421,454
Crouse, Charles O'Keefe 244
Crow, Brenna K 370
Crow, Erin N 390
Crowe, Spencer D 398
Crowe, Tim 213
Crowley, Paul W 416
Croxton, Geneva 368
Cruz, Anna 379, 439
Cuany, Joshua 382, 444
Culpepper, Ian 204
Cummings, Anthony John 313
Cummings, Christian D 352
Cunningham, Ashley M 402
Cunningham, Sage A 380
Curcio, Candita Linda 48, 49, 236
Curiel, Simon 376
Curlee, James B 344
Curnutt, Riley D IV 414
Curran, Michael D 85, 345
Curtin, Mary C352
Curtiss, Taylor R 410
Custons, Garrett 58,59, 232
Cutler, Jennifer D 372, 434
Cutler, Trevor 413
DDacquel, Raika A 371
Dadiego, Brett A 372
D'Agostino, Tyler D 342
Dahlby, Daniel C 392
Dahlenburg, Josh 173
Dahlin, Eric James 159, 288
Daigle, Sean M 405, 440
Daily, Shannon R 392, 444
Dake, Hannah M 103, 300
Daley, Brandon L 359, 420
Dancy, Darrell L 184
Dane, Andrew J 354
Danish, Danielle 399, 420
Danno, Katie Montana 216
Dant, Justin M 405
Darger, Alyx E 412
Dark, Jason 421
Darnell, Jeremy A 417
Das, Gyan Narayan 157, 228, 424, 442
Daugherty, Andrew 342
Daugherty, Melanie K 341
Daum, Nicholas O 370
Davenport, Spencer R 412
David, Jason W 397
Davidson, Beau A 381
Davidson, Brian J 338
Davies, Nathan 256, 437
Davis, Adam B 352
Davis, Ciara J 355
Davis, Cody S 341
Davis, Corey 276
Davis, Gary A 383
Davis, John M 343
Davis, Kiara I 380
Davis, Kimberly N 96, 151, 362
Davis, Martinus R 244, 454
Davis, Megan N 361,422
Davis, Sarah D 405, 423
Davis, Tesia C 399
Davis, Thomas C 394
Davis, Zachary J 389
Daviscourt, Joshua P 362
Day, Ian J 396
Day, Scott Edward Jr 74, 173 Daylida, Aaron M 358
Deakins, Daniel S 371
Dean, Carrigan Margaret 285, 423
Dean, Garrett S 373
Dean, Paul T 374
DeAngelo, Stephanie L 381
Dearth, Courtney N 346
Deavor, William 268
DeCarlis, Ryan 180
Decker, John Hollis 192, 421
Decker, Zachary S 408, 420
Decklever, Jacob Robert 158, 240, 454
Decoteau, Andrew C 393, 421
Degroat, David A III
410
DeJeffrey, J Mourende 396
DeJesus, Jose D 405
DeJulio, Nicholas James 229
DeLaurell, Kyle 82, 83, 150
Delgado, Anthony Craig 104, 105,188
Delgado, Elijah M 377
Dellecker, Frederick Drew 213
Delphia, Gavin G 379
Delzer, Jeremy S 346
Demarr, Benjamin A 398
Demers, Chad D 83, 406
DeMichiei, Matt 268, 436
Demyanek, Derek M 364
Dengler, William H III 377
Denhard, Ryan D 360
Denhollander, Cherie K 398
Denison, William F 408
Denninghoff, Thomas A 359
Dennis, Troy A 415
Dennis, Zachary K 362, 443
Denny. John Wesley 220
Depauw, Michael T 391, 423
De Pol, Ryland T 85, 364
Derby, Dan Charles IV 209
D’Errico, Anthony David II
204, 454
Deruyter, Jacob J 372
Desandre, Michael J 392
Deschane, Ben 268, 454
DesRoches, Jeffrey 45, 181
DesRoches, Timothy M 396, 438
Destito, Matthew Louis 192
Detert, Joseph C 356
Dewar, Benjamin R 354
Dewilder, John A 408, 445
DeWitt, Robert Michael 244
Dexter, Mercedes M 401
Dials, Alexander S 376, 444
Diaz, Jonathan O 380
Diaz, Yaira 9, 402, 445
Dickey, Nathan T 398
Dickey, Thomas M 397, 423
Dickinson, Thomas W 406
Dickman, Nathaniel C Jr 396
Dietrich, Colton Lance 184, 454
Dieugenio, John K 357
Diggs, Jade G 386
Dillon, Duncan James 213, 444
Dills, James Joseph 192
Dilorenzo, John T 350
Dimmick, James F 408
Dimmick, Jeremy T 359, 439
Dimson, Tyler J 416
y, David N 350
Dahl, Steven J 354
Decoud, Justin M 374
Deebel, Robert Conner 209
Dees, Kelsey M 391
Defelice, Zachariah R 355
DeGrassi, Matthew 180, 422
Diniz, Heather Crystal 313,425
Dippel, Brittany C 343
Dirk, Matthew C 22, 338
Ditter, Christopher J 358
Dixon, Daniel S 398, 445
Doak, Maxwell A 408
Dobson, Mitchell C 402, 436
Doby, Rachel K 395
Dodd, Aaron R 338
Dodd, Jayna M 416
Dolan, Kevin D 51, 398, 425
Dold, Craig R 405
Domingo, Jeanne S 9, 42, 390, 439, 442, 445
Domingo, Justin 382
Dona, Nicholas William 159, 289, 454
Donahue, Cody L 136, 340
Dong, Adrianna L 2, 69, 381, 420
Donlin, Andrew L 408, 436
Donnelly, Nicholas J 375
Donoho, Chloe M 352
Donovan, Brendan 264
Doom, Jordan E 395, 439
Doran, Allyson G 396, 444
Doran, Erin 261
Dorlac, Luke Jerome 184
Dossett, Cayce S 405
Douglas, Jason A 402
Douglass, William Chase 324
Doumont, Nicholas Robert 273
Downey, Caleb J 393
Downey, Jessica H 362
Downie, Jeffrey 277
Downs, J M 417
Dozier, Megan N 345, 420, 424
Draeger, Randall J 410
Drake, Joseph W 345
Drake, Matthew Scott 201, 441
Drake, Samuel K 360, 439
Draws, Spencer L 59, 352
Drenckhahn, Jeremy Theron 69, 159, 201
Dreppard, Lacey N 404
Dreslinski, Nathaniel E 74, 410
Dreyer, Keith P 85, 348
Dridge, Emma E 372
Drolshagen, Taylor M 392
Dryhurst, Christopher M 372
Dualan, Kelly M 346, 440, 444
Duarte, Dillon A 350
Duckworth, Jean-Luc 382, 421, 423
Duenes, Matthew L 398
Duff, Michael William 188
Duffy, Laura M 382
Duffy, Patrick J 361
Dugan, William 358
Duggan, Andrew K 392
Duggan, Joseph Andrew 325
K466 Index
Dukes, Ryan 18, 181, 424
Dunbaker, William C 412
Duncan, Austin C 400
Duncan, Bradley M 387
Duncavage, Lucus T 372
Dunham, Joseph E 365
Dunkel, David Anthony 296
Dunkel, Patrick N 378
Dunkelberger, Katy K 355
Dunkelberger, Molly 398
Dunlap, Michael P 400
Dunn, Blaize A 342
Dunn, Brett T 370
Dunn, Joshua 289
Dunn, Matthew T 374
Dunn, Robert C 341
Dunne, Ryan C 94, 368
Dunsmore, Anita N 413
Duong, Simon 416
DuPont, Matthew Paul 324
Dupree, Madeleine R 395, 444
Durbin, Joshua D 403
Durham, Daniel Fox 273
Durham, Michael C 405, 420
Durr, Kevin Christoph 88, 90, 91, 169,313
Dusak, Ryan Scott 333
Dutcher, Briana N 415
Dutton, Travis L 374
Duvall, Edmond P 397
Dwyer, Kevin Michael Jr 217, 424
Dydasco, Zane K E 89, 317
Dyke, Aaron William 308, 454
Dylewski, Christopher M 395
Dyson, Shaun T Jr 365
Dyson, Travis 421
EEagle, Zachary R 381
Earls, Delovell L 60, 416
Eason, Jordan Merrill 72, 296
Easter, Corinne R 412
Eastman, Benjamin J 362
Eaton, Aubry J 366
Eaves, Bradnon 403
Ebel, Lindsay A 354
Eberl, Zachary J 342
Eberle, Brent A 300
Ebert, Austen J 413, 440
Echeverry, Anthony F 350
Echeverry, Jacob R 372
Edenfield, Billy L Jr 153, 366, 441
Edson, Maxwell L 356
Edson, Megan Summers 240, 440
Edwards, Andrew C 341,421, 422, 424
Edwards, Billie R 398
Edwards, Blake M 77, 389
Edwards, Cameron 0 317
Edwards, Christopher J 362
Edwards, Mercedes S 317
Edwards, Ross 256
Egan, Allison C 371
Egan, Henry J 264
Ehm, Jacob L 355
Ehrlich, Jacob M 387
Eichenberger, Annette R 105, 341
Eichenberger, Stuart A 351
Eichman, Daniel D 340
Eifert, Carl W 355
Eilts, Isaac H 149, 383
Ekhaus, Ana T 356
Ekholm, Robin C345
Ekman, John D 345
El-Saawv, Hamza 402
Elizondo, Mario I 19, 317
Ellington, Ian 158, 277
Elliott, Clayton Jacob 273
Elliott, Jacob T 349
Elliott, Joseph H 395
Ellis, Garrett W 134, 135, 360, 436
Ellison, Ciani M 391, 421,423
Ellwein, Austin L 400
Ellwein, Kaitlin M 377
Elly, Ronnie J 371
Elsbree, Teresa J 365
Emanuel, David A 384
Emtman, Anthony Robert 240
Endres, Erin Margaret 328
Eng, Jonathan D 349, 422
Engelhardt, Adam Webster 176, 435
Engle, Molly S 393, 444
Eno, Johnathan P 377
Enos, Trevor A 399
Ensley, Helen G 232
Epps, Sophia Monique 159, 280, 423
Erikson, Jared Ray 328
Erneston, Christian G 381
Esau, Zachary Scott 157, 273
Escobedo, Samuel L 364
Espinosa, Silva 188
Espinoza, Jon A 384
Espinoza, Nicholas 9, 328, 420, 421,445
Esselstein, Rebecca A 69, 105, 374
Esswein, Joseph M 364
Etling, Jeremy A 391
Euhus, Joseph M 349
Evans, Kyle A 367, 421,423
Evans, Rachael V 410
Evans, Ryan John 333, 454
Evans-Nolan, Maximillian B 94, 412
Evers, Stuart J 368
Everson, Hannah M 396
FFabian, Brett J 371
Fabian, Chris 185
Fabian, Jason W 407
Fabian, Stephanie N 385
Fabling, Jeremy Scott 192
Faimon, Caitlin A 417
Fairbanks, Alexandra N 338
Fairchild, Drew M 342
Fairman, Christiana R 395
Falvey, Sarah E 358
Fan, Michael F 366
Fanning, Amanda M 378
Fariza, Daryl Joel 320, 454
Farmer, Sarah R 414
Farquhar, John S 382
Farris, Joshua A 384, 444
Fasano, Louis W 384
Fattal, Ryan Andrew 53, 248, 454
Faulkenberry, Ian 248
Faulkner, Lauren R 357
Fauss, Laura N 405
Favo, Connor 341, 422, 434
Fazekas, Justen D 293
Feedar-Thomas, Jon A 405
Feeney, Riley Alexander 157, 285,421
Felag, Nicholas J 355, 439, 443
Feldman, Ashley 347, 434
Felipe, Cody 264
Fender, Samantha S 390
Ference, Connor James 209, 42
Ferguson, Alec Sheldon 217
Ferguson, Ian Patrick 156, 221
Ferguson, Michelle A 408
Ferguson, Rachael A 71, 408
Fernandez, John H 346
Ferrarini, Christian P 338
Ferrell, Robert William 176
Ferry, Stephanie R 411
Field, Ellis 399
Field, Shannon M 410
Fierro, Cameron M 153, 366
Figgins, Donald C 375
Finkelstein-Diaz, Ryan D 405, 425,442
Finley, Tyler B 401
Fisayo, Adetunji Ademola 204
Fischer, Jacob P 366, 445
Fischer, Jakob 157, 269, 423
Fischer, Matthew 364
Fischl, Ben E 261
Fish, Michael Brandon 108, 110, 111,296
Fisher, David R 377
Fisher, Dillon Thomas 108, 29
Fisher, Miles W 358
Fisher, Tobey .1 386
Fisk, Michael Anthony 209
Fitle, Derek 358
Fitle, Kyle 157, 269
Fitle, Troy A 351,422
Fitzgerald, Michael James 60, 213
Fitzgerald, Nicholas J 73, 74, 414
Fitzgerald, Thomas J 406
Flanagan, Ashley B 340
Fleck, Collin M 384
Fleming, William D 363
Flemings, Deanna M 372, 442
Flescher, Joseph E III 383, 421, 423
Fletcher, Todd Philip 177
Flieger, Brock M 348
Floyd, Alyssa D 377
Fly, Garrett Johnston 163, 185
Flynn, Dylan S 406
Flynn, Jonathan H 410
Fogart, Trennert M Barillas 362, 422
Fogarty, Francesca Jane 156, 224, 422, 436
Foley, Dylan T 385
Foley, Michael D 357
Follansbee, Clark W 410
Folse, Sarah A 397
Fonbuena, Jonny David 185, 437
Fontaine, Christian A 409
Fonte, Benjamin 273
Fooster-Barrino, Jalen 404
Forbes, Jacob Austin 202
Ford, Brian Blake 159, 297
Forde, Peter G 264
Forero, Daniel W 341
Forrest, Matthew S 345, 436
Fortney, Evan M 368
Foschi, Peter C 361
Foster, Victoria M 400
Fotheringham, Alexander 386
Fox, Angela M 387
Fox, Austin A 84, 85, 317
Fox, Gregory S 352
Fox, Mckenna E 92, 372
Francis, Nicholas C 387
Francis, Zachary 264, 439, 443
Frank, George M 94, 417
Frank, Joseph P413
Frank, Steven A 144, 388
Frankenberger, Allen R 150, 361
Frankford, Stone A 400, 444
Franklin, Gregory K 402
Frankosky, Sarah M 321
Frankovic, Adah Marie 244
Franz, Bianca B 341
Franze, Anthony J 380
Frayling, Kyle B 160, 369, 422
Freeman, Stephanie M 360
Freidel, Joshua B 373
French, Jaclyn K 380
French, Patrick L 350
Freund, Steven Philip 333
Friend, Corey M 339
Fritzsche, Garrett H 371
Froerer, Ryan Bryce 308
Frost, Bradley 169, 248
Frost, Randy J 338
Fruge, Matthew 277
Frymire, Daniel William 229
Fuentes, Tyler J 367
Fuerst, Andrew S 355, 438
Fuerst, Melissa Lee 69, 289
Fugal, Carson B 389
Fullam, Jayp C 357
Funk, Daniel J 49, 411
Funke, Zachary K 414
Furches, Cory Scott 55, 293
Furtado, Jazmin D 338, 438
GGable, Clayton D 232
Gabreski, Matthew F 397
Gabriel, Melissa 388, 438
Gabrielson, Caitlin B 366, 424
Gagliano, Samuel A 399
Gahafer, Allison M 343, 434
Gainsback, Juan 387
Galang, Janelle F 372
Galbraith, Virginia Lee 281,425
Gallagher, Michael P 353
Gallala, Mohamed S 386
Galland, Matthew B 413
Gallinatti, Joseph M 379
Gallion, Andrew 132, 269, 421, 423, 444
Galloway, Edward III 387
Galvin, Thomas J 395
Gamble, Christina E 405
Gamble, Garrett T 414
Gamble, Nathan III 346
Gamm, Mathew L 372
Gammon, Calvin A 382
Gan, James 380
Gangloff, Richard Carey 27, 309, 439
Gann, Christian M 397
Garces, Aguado 273
Garcia, Dominic A 339, 444
Garcia, Enrique E 344
Garcia, Kelsey Victoria 213
Garcia, Ricky 438
Gardiner, David J 385
Gardner, Nicole M 355, 438
Garvin, Dillon 145, 352
Garvin, Traverse 366
Gasana, Tony 349
Gaski, Paul 277
Gasper, Robert 43, 256
Gattmann, William R 345
Gaudlip, Nicholas F 79, 414
Gaudreault, Liana M 353
Gauthier, Drew A 348
Gavan, Sean B 410
Gavrilos, Alexios Constantine 289
Gaylord, Steven M 352
Geeskie, Adam Spenser 244, 439, 455
Gegenhuber, Jeremy R 347
Gehring, James H IV 377
Geldiashvili, Malkhaz 359
Gelston, Derrin F 373
Gendron, John A 413
Gentile, Nicholas J 355
George, Kristov S 364
George, Steven Everett 213
Germain, Julianne M 407
German, Erling S 373
Gerner, Joseph A 392
Getschow, Garrett Roy 281
Getty, Summer J 97, 363
Getz, Cody Ryan 177
Ghodhbane, Mohamed A El 366
Giardina, Rahni J 358
Giblin, Erin G 356, 444
Gibson, Aaron Scott 221,455
Gibson, Ian Joseph 156, 333, 455
Gibson, Kayla 9, 145, 149, 353, 434,445
Gibson, Matthew R 391
Gibson, Nicholas B 386
Gibson, Robert Conner 173
Gieck, Dan 197
Giezentanner, Andrew J 413
Gigante, Nico P 19, 317, 444
Gilbertson, Erik K 343
Giles, Heather Ellen 188
Gill, Jacob T 343
Gill, Maheep S 363
Gillon, Hunter R 355
Gilly, Joshua 324
Gilroy, Molly J 378
Gilwee, Patrick F 346
Gingras, Alexa M 277
Gintautas, Balys 392, 420
Giordano, Michael T 384
Girardot, Madeleine E 71,383
Girolami, Michael Silvio 293
Glinski, Edward L 404
Glover, Ethan P 384
Glover, Kelsey D 399
Glowiak, Evan 325. 440
Go, Woody Samson 177
Goddard, Ana E 371, 440
Godish, Sarah K 340, 440
Goebel, Daniel A 369
Goellner, Matthew S 346, 441
Goins, Aaron M 415
Goirigolzarri, Benjamin L 343
Gojuangco, Andrew 383
Gold, Tyler J 359
Golson, Andre 318,438, 455
Gombar, Grant L 369
Gomez, Bryan Matthew 333
Goncalves, Eduardo E 356
Gonzales, Justin Z 368
Gonzalez, Elliott 389
Gonzalez, Luis F 369, 437
Good. Ryan A 376
Goodbody, Ian R 377
Goode, Joseph AIV 361
Goodin, Thomas J 134, 345
Goodman, Pia Katrina 209
Goodno, Robert 374
Goodwin, Xandra 248
Gor, Meagan T 415
Gore, Taylor Ryan 273
Gorospe, Andrew Charles 241, 422
Gorski, Lindsey G 342
Gosch, Brook T 395
Gouchoe, Douglas A 358
Goudelock, John A III 380
Gough, Andrew M 379
Gould, Derrin Jerard 159, 333
Gould, Joseph A 397
Gouldsmith, Austin E 395
Goulet, Ian W 417
Gourley, Ryan J 404, 423
Grabowski, Trenton G 389, 423, 441
Graeve, Joseph D 388, 443
Graf, Zacchaeus R 388
Graham, Genevieve L 403, 444
Graham, Jonathan M 59, 379
Graley, Timothy Joel 300, 420
Gramling, Samuel A 366
Grant, Joseph R 368
Grant, Samantha Lynn 188, 455
Graves, Dustin P 343
Graves, John Joseph 205, 420
Graves, Marcus A 400
Graves, Robert O Jr 94, 399
Frazier, Alexander L 378
Frederick, Thomas D 408
Freeman, Dillon J 395
Freeman, Nichole 416
Garlow, Keith R 405
Garr, Ruslan 387
Garrison, David C 357
Gartee, Michael Allen 297, 423
Gartrell, Kyle N 377
Gist, Grayson D 395
Gladney, Kyle Robert 147, 273
Glass, Joshua R 348
Glavic, Christie M 355
Glaze, Tyler Dee 156, 297, 425
Glenner, Dylan J 397, 438
Gray, Anthony P Jr 261, 420, 425
Gray, Davis P 383, 438
Gray, Janie Elizabeth 53, 205, 420, 424
Gray, Lewis 339
Gray, Ryan 409
Green, Andre E 388
Green, Kyle Raymond 60, 205
Green, Robert C 343
Greene, David W 362
Greene, Jared K 351
Greenstreet, David Logan 189
Greenway, Laura E 407
Greer, Kent W 371
Gregg, William J 371
Gregory, Daniel 285
Gregory, James T 352
Gregory, Scott E 390
Grier, Jessica N 177, 440
Griffin, Garrett M 388
Griffin, Joshua E 411
Griffin, Michael Gregory 193
Griffith, Danielle N 233
Griffith, John R 265
Grimes, Ryan J 359
Grimm, Christopher 146, 371
Grimmer, Michael L 339
Grindstaff, Travis Brenten 156, 229
Griner, Samuel K 347
Groce, Ahmed J 403
Grondin, John C 408
Gros, Evan J 415
Gross, Bethany 277, 423
Gross, Carley 383
Grossman, Jolie 265, 425
Grove, Zachary R 177
Grubbs, Alexander J 100, 357
Grullon, Jonathan 409
Gruszka, Jeremy J 50, 399
Guadagno, Kevin C 415
Guarino, Caleb 17, 361
Gudim, Brett 301
Guerrero, Ernesto I 128, 129, 409, 423
Guiler, Robert Baley 189, 455
Guiraud, Alexandra 389
Gulat, Joseph A 329
Gullo, Victoria A 345
Gulua, Alexander 369
Gunderson, Daniel Gregg 289, 423
Gunner, Cole M 339
Gunning, Courtney E 415
Gunsch, Alec R 27, 352
Gunter, Davis R 84, 379
Gurnell, Kassie M 104, 409
Gustafson, Will D 403
Gutgsell, Matthew J 355
Guthmiller, William B 341,438
Gutkin, Gregory M 389
Guttman, Richard T III 372
Guzman, Genis B 345
Gwirtsman, Mia Erin 185
HHaas, Ryan R 380
Haas, Sarah Christine 221
Haase, Johnathon 265
Hachtel, Adam 376
Hackert, Bradford C 396
Hafich, Jared D 393, 435
Hafner, Nicholas LI 30, 131, 413,425,445
Hagadorn, Andrea Y 401
Hagan, Connor P 381
Hagan, Jonathan Gabriel 122, 159, 257, 442
Hagen, Marlene R 345
Hager, Josh 329
Haggerty, Laura 361
Haggin, Cody A 377
Haight, Christine M 380
Haines, Brandon H 365
Halbach, Lisa M 145, 348, 422
Hale, Derek 167, 301
Haley, Christopher S 413
Haley, Margaret A 368, 422
Hall, Aaron M 411
Hall, Bryan 313
Hall, Jordan Elizabeth 221
Hall, Joshua Adam 249, 455
Hall, Nathaniel 189
Halle, Austin L 407, 443
Halloran, Alexander M 341
Hallums, Dylan 189
Ham, Taylor J 341
Hamaker, Daniel K 354
Hamer, Hunter Graham 249, 455
Hamilton. Andrew L 416
Hamilton, Chelsey L 318
Hamilton, Grant A 381
Hamm, John A 369, 422
Hamm, Nicolas J 339
Hammer, Ashleigh N 388, 421
Hammonds, Justin A 60, 367
Hampshire, Ora D 374
Han, Chanyol Joseph 313
Han, Ga Hyun 9, 233, 445
Han, Sang H 387
Hance, Linnaea 80, 409
Hancock, Brent T 393
Hancock, Cody S 361
Hanley, Taylor C 379, 422
Hansen, Mark W 265
Hansen, Tyler S 401
Hanson, Cody Adam 321,425
Hanson, Glen S 380
Hanson, Gregory W 395
Hanson, Ryne David 156, 329
Hantla, W Luke 318, 423
Hardman, Shane A 416
Hardy, Deion J 408
Hargrove, Reginald Pierre II 309
Harlow, Stewart A 386
Harms, Samuel Robert 333
Harnett, Bailee N 364
Harnisch, Joshua 156, 281
Harold, Joshua P 343
Harper, Erik G 339
Harrington, Michael 157, 173, 444
Harris, Caleb C 391
Harris, Cameron Neil 127, 249, 422, 441,445
Harris. David M 358
Harris, Kyle P 383
Harris, Tara Jeanne 293, 420
Harris, Thomas M 398
Harrison, Elizabeth M 370, 444
Harrison, Huston R 348, 421, 443
Harrison, Patrick Michael 185, 422
Harrod, Layne Helena 217, 434
Hart, Broam D 75, 388
Hart, Jamie Lynn 361,421
Hart, Jonathan S 363
Hart, Nathaniel John 221,455
Hartford, Angela L 343, 442
Hartmann, Aaron T 381
Hartmann, Josh 277
Hartner, Maxwell S 401
Hartz, Ryan Louis 313
Harvey, Alexander 333, 425
Harvey, Chad 245
Harvey, Kayla Lynn 297
Hatcher, Harrison P 358
Hathaway, Kyle Andrew 281, 444
Hatton, William R 382
Haueter, Samuel R 370
Haug, Joseph P 365
Haun, Julianne M 321
Hawk, Vance M 340
Hawkins, Jacob A 105, 401
Hawkins, Philip Andrew 193
Hawley, Tucker B 363, 420
Hayes, Merida S 343
Hays. Joseph M Jr 416, 442
Hazen. Emily 363
He, Ziqun 18,20, 341
Healy, Connor J 397
Healy, Jennifer B 406. 442
Heaphy, David J 370, 424
Heard. Andrew Martin 334
Heath. Molly 257
Hebein, Nolan T 377
Heberle. Bradley L 403
Heck, Tyler A 413
Heckman, Austin L 124, 387, 437
Hedden, Scott 181
Hedman, Andrew W 301, 420
Heffernan, Clara S 357
Heffron, Ian C 17, 365
Hege, Gregory B 408, 425, 443
Heien, Matthew Louis 42, 245
Heikkinen, Thomas Shawn 281
Hein, Ayesha G 382
Heine, Daniel 391, 437
Heineken. WM 145,202
Heitmann, James L 373
Heitshusen, Brett 150
Heldreth, Nathaniel L 384
Hellmers, Philip C 399
Hellwig, Karl M 405
Helm. Daniel D 347
Helm. Jacob A 393
Helmick, Dean P412
Helms, Patrick David 159, 289
Hemberger, Grant D 390
Hemphill, Kevin T 416, 434
Hendershaw, James David 197, 422, 455
Henderson, Dalton W 381
Henderson, Stephen James 173
Hendricks, Marcus E 73, 409
Henney, Caleb 417
Henrichs, Aaron S 361
Henry, Conor 88, 157, 197
Henry, Elisha Beth 157, 185
Henry, Jerry 350
Her, Hunter B 361
Herald, Rachel E 105, 380
Heredia, Charles Anthony 241
Herman, Amanda N 411,421
Herman, Mary E 354
Hermance, George W III 413
Hern, Moranda A 352, 421, 422
Hernandez, Ashley 394
Hernandez, Jacob T 391
Hernandez, Sutton J 403
Guthrie, Lucas A 361
Gutierrez, Jaime Jr 351
Gutierrez, Robert J 371
Hanley, Zebulon J 157, 321, 423, 440
Hanner, Jessica C 80, 350
Hansard, Mary Catherine 313, 455
Hansen, Alexander R 410
Hawthorne, Claudia K 80, 390
Haydel, Trevor A 411,435
Hayden, Joshua A 403
Hayden, Sarah E 401
Hayduchok, Daniel G 378
Hayes, Austin R 342
Hayes, Dalton J 345
Hernandez-Ruberte, Stephannie 304
Herrala, Jeffrey R 366
Herrera, Aileen M 414, 439
Herrera, Jeffrey A 411
Herrington, Parker James 177
Hewitson, Scott C 365
L
Hewitt, Bamboo Wasapol 185
Hibbard, Shawn 257
Hicks, Daniel T 350
Hicks, Elizabeth S 392
Hicks, William Joshua 213
Higaki, Tyler Y 340
Higgins, Conor 360
Higgins, David A Jr 87, 343
Higgins, Jordan A 386
Higginson, Clayton C 409
Highnote, Samuel P 406
Hightower, Devin 113, 370, 421
Hilbig, Kathryn Miles 241
Hildremyr, Melissa M 376
Hill, Austin C 409
Hill, Cassandra L 318, 425
Hill, Elise 342, 439
Hill, Jazmind L 401
Hill, Jeffrey E Jr 125, 355, 437
Hill, Lydia M 345, 434, 439
Hill, Marcus B 340
Hill, Raymond James 158, 293
Hill, Sarah A 387
Hill, Zachary M 403
Hillesheim, Anthony J 339
Hillig, Thane 407
Hillstrom, Justin 158, 233, 455
Hilton, Andrew Robert 43, 156,
321,423
Hinkel, Katherine E 349
Hinners, Keaton 233
Hinton, Nolan C 370
Hiss, Griffith R 349, 441
Hitosis, Norman C 387
Ho, Johnson Chi Fu 209
Hoang, Sean Bao Son 189, 455
Hodges, Benjamin T 359
Hodges, Jason T 366
Hodges, Parker T 301
Hodgkins, Gregory Adam 173
Hodos, Travis J 369
Hoeffner, Zachary William 205
Hoekstra, Jacob D 391
Hoenisch, Scott R 383, 440
Hoffman, Christopher S 409
Hoffman, Jeremiah R 389, 436
Hoffman, Matthew D 375
Hoffmann, Zachary G 383
Hogan, Carlos A 345
Hogan, Conor James 241
Hogan, Dakotah W 351
Hoist, Jason W 365
Holba, Andrew T 353
Holbrook, Anastasia 412, 420
Holcombe, Haley 96, 98, 173,
422
Holden, Lanier 442
Holguin, Nicholas A 353
Holland, Katelyn N 407
Holland, Robert Hunter 381
Hollister, Taylor C 399
Holm, Scott W 343
Holm, Timothy L 380, 438
Holt, Amari Allan 225
Holt, Kristen 375
Holzem, Kyle B 131,353, 437, 445
Honeycutt, Matthew 394
Hong, Young 133, 385, 442
Hood, Andrew L 345
Hoof, Marcus A 404
Hooks, Alexander J 355
Hooper, Judah M 360
Hoops, Andrew Patrick 77, 221
Hope, Daniel K 358
Hope, Dylan N 347
Hopf, Anthony R 403, 443
Hopkin, Kimberly Nicole 156, 173,420
Hopkins, David B 363
Hopkins, John David 151, 202
Horn, Jessica L 97, 369
Horn, Morgan N 349
Horney, David C 381, 444
Hornsby, Austin W 382
Horth, Yannie 329
Hottle, Monica Rose 213
Houk, Stephen Wayne 157, 214
Hourin, John Kennedy 202
Houser, Chase 404
Housken, Tanner D 391
Houston, Christopher L 407
Houston, Cody L 344
Houston, Joseph L 411
Hovseth, Kara N 377, 422, 424
Howard, Adam 181
Howard, Austin Michael 159, 325
Howard, Connor P 383
Howard, Matthew Steven 55, 325, 443
Howard, William J 76, 347
Howdeshell, Jeffery D 385
Howe, Ryan B 365
Hoxie, Brian P 385
Hoybook, Amy C 130, 131,354, 445
Hoyos, Rafael A 399
Hruby, Jared B 353
Hruby, Nathaniel D 383
Hu, Christopher G 380
Hudgins, John J 416
Hudson, Jarrett W 339
Hudson, Tyler A 385
Hudson, Vania J 343
Huebner, Phillip T 76, 366
Hughes, O’Neil M 347
Hughey, Aaron W 394
Hume, Cory Michael 174, 422, 441
Humphrey, Alexander R 343
Humphrey, Joseph J 385
Humphreys, Brandon D 352
Hunsicker, Vince M 359
Hunsuck, Parker J 347
Hunt, Joshua M 342
Hunt, Samuel E 379
Hunt, Sarah Elizabeth 189
Hunter, Echo Lynn 389, 445
Hunter, Stephen 269
Huntsman, Colton S 339
Hurley, James Austin IV 257
Hurst, Chloe S 411,440
Hurtado, Susan E 413, 442
Husar, Michael A 345, 422
Huskisson, Alex 146, 265
Hutchison, Nathan J 390
Huttner, Madelyn E 96, 98, 409
Hutto, Gregg R 353
Huynh, Christopher 229
Huynh, Khoa 400
Hwang, Brian 269
Hychko, Michael D 379
Hyde, Andrew Michael 309
Hyde, Michael A 379
Hyder, Dylan A 112, 113, 114, 403
IIgawa, Cameron R 342, 424
Ignacio, Misha R 396
Iguchi, Takayuki 363
Imamura, Ian D 399
Imerman, Randi Michelle 156, 293
Incorvaia, Daniel J 350, 441
Ingerson, Andrew D 415
Inocencia-Holloway, Enrique 202, 455
Intagliata, Jason A 365, 442
Ionata, Desirae E 354
Ireland, Heather 96,97, 318, 425
Isbester, Michelle M 351
Isch, Brooke M 394
Isley, Robert G 372
Ivey, Michelle 363
Iwaniec, Joel U 367
Iyengar, Abhiram 379, 434
Jackson, Chandlee AIV 350, 420, 436, 441
Jackson. Danielle L 369
Jackson, Eboni B 17, 409
Jackson, Gator B 321, 455
Jackson, John T 353
Jackson, Kevin T 94, 367
Jackson, Kimberly Anne 261
Jackson, Parker C 347
Jackson, Peter 42, 181
Jackson, Seth M 385
Jackson, Zachary Steven 281
Jacobs, Jacqueline M 369
Jacobs, Matthew C 354
Jacobson, Spencer T 124, 125, 408, 437
Jacques, Zachariah K 375
Jagoda, Kevin 361
James, Dymond Bianca 177
James, Jennifer K 414, 443
James, Katie Hilbig Dymond 62
James, Timothy S 395
Jameson, Garrett L 353, 420, 443
Jameson, Kyle M 389
Jang, Christopher Y 367
Janssen, Haley R 404
Jantscher, Helen L 357, 438
Jantscher, William H 399, 438
Jardetzky, Andrew M 415
Jasiewicz, Jacob D 362
Javed, Muhammad S 409
Javier, Jonathan G 356
Jayne, Brandy 269
Jeffery, Forrest S 362
Jenkins, Kaleb Michael 94, 229
Jenkins, Katelyn 377
Jensen, Augustus L 409
Jensen, Daniel L 357
Jensen, Mark D 165, 349
Jessop, Alex Michael 334
Jimenez, Krystal V 356, 440
Jividen, Thomas R 417
Joern. John M 368
Johansen, Daniel M 377
John. Marcial A St 390
Johnsen, Jennifer S 396
Johnson, Adam P 397
Johnson, Angela B 383, 420
Johnson, Beniamin Richard 281. 438
Johnson, Calvin N 390, 443
Johnson, Cory Rex Earl 261
Johnson, Crystal M 362, 422
JJablonski, Jacob P413
Holler, Ryan R 416
Hollister, Robert L 390, 423
Hueffner, Anastasia M 103, 374
Huertas, Joshua A 411
Huff, Jim 278, 455
Huff, Jordon B 373, 438
Huff, Riley 374
Hughes, Nicholas M 404
Jack, Thomas 189
Jackovich, Petar 365
Jackson, Adam J 387
Jackson, Andrew P 100, 406
Johnson, Daniel R 354
Johnson, Jake E 369
Johnson, Jamal A 389
Johnson, Jantz V 111, 385
Johnson, Joy Mary 161, 189
Johnson, Kenneth B 351
Johnson, Kenneth G 370
Johnson, Lindsay M 417
Johnson, Madelyn R 367, 375
Johnson, Matthew R 378, 438
Johnson, Maxfield J 344
Johnson, Nathan R 347
Johnson, Peter I 339
Johnson, Spencer S 417
Johnson, Stephen Rashon 236, 424
Johnson, Taylor R 338
Johnson, Vegas M 409
Johnston, Douglas Cooper 281
Johnstone, Chancellor 158, 249, 422, 455
Joiner, Stephen D 399
Jonas, Kyle R 359
Jones, Andrew M 407
Jones, Blake E 349
Jones, Daniel R 136, 137, 373, 401,441
Jones, Daniel Stephen 185
Jones, David M 341
Jones, Haley N 347
Jones, Jake T 89, 321
Jones, Jared N 73, 361
Jones, Jonathan F 265
Jones, Luke 156, 225
Jones, Manquez F 373
Jones, Marquez T 353
Jones, Matthew S 384
Jones, Maxwell 360
Jones, Michael Paul 158, 217, 422, 435
Jones, Nathan M 321
Jones. Rebecca L 356
Jones, Roger T II 411
Jones, Stephen M 379
Jones, Tanner M 392
Joo, Michael 403
Jordan, Christopher 156, 282
Jordan, Joshua T 122, 123, 370
Jordan, Tyler J 368
Jorgenson, David M 410
Joseph, Edward 273
Joseph, James 241
Joseph, Steven Gale Jr 293
Josephson, Andrew A 410
Jovene, Jamie M 374
Joyce, Catherine 186
Joyce, Irene 181
Juandy, Benjamin A 398
Juedeman, Dylan 411, 436
Juedeman, Justin Colt 261
Julius, Christopher M 385, 439
Jung, Mi Kyeong 359, 441
Justice, Natalie 198
KKabel, Gregory M 396
Kacura-Miller, Andrew J 301, 456
Kalau, Kristoff Josef 241,456
Kalinkin, Fedor 387
Kalybekov, Bakytzhan Y 351
Kamai, Zachary A 411
Kaminiski, Mark Andrew 174
Kaminski, Eric J 358
Kammerer, William C 381
Kane, Boubacar 391
Kane, Brian Joseph 186
Kanetzky, Kate 68, 69, 156, 265
Kang, Min W 387, 438
Kapolka, Michael A 408
Kapolka, Tyler J 341
Kaptain, Emiliano 393
Karpauskas, Everett 225
Kates, Kristian 438
Katrein, Stephen 101, 278
Katz, Ryan 193
Katzman, Kenneth T 407
Katzovitz, Justin D 340
Kaufman, Danielle N 371
Kaufman, Evan Ean 325
Kaufmann, Jane E 358
Kauth, Alexander Jerome 297
Kavanay, David B 388
Kay, Dylan J 356
Kay, Jonathan D 413
Kay, Marshall Douglas 249
Kazar, Jacob T 349
Kearney, Stephen W 409
Kearney, William B 354
Keenan, Elizabeth A 378
Keeney, Ryan M 353
Kegyes, James K 373, 435
Keike, Andre 216
Keilbarth, Casey M 134, 361, 436
Keiper, Brendan S 406
Keisler, Stephen J 381,435
Keith, Kyle J 350
Keller, Ryan J 401,438
Kellet, Ross H 410
Kellogg, Marcus P 371
Kellum, Matthew D 353
Kelly, Laura E 399
Kelly, Matthew M 347, 422
Kelly, Michael A Jr 387
Kelly, Ryan 257
Kelly, Shannen L 80, 391
Kelly, Sierra N 387
Keltner, Hillary C 107, 407
Kendall, David E 346
Kenerley, Alexander E 373
Kenes, Adam J 390, 438
Kennedy, Kelley A 342
Kennedy, Rachel C 98, 360
Kenser, Bethany L 353
Kent, William A 409
Kephart, Robert L 18, 363
Keplinger, Courtney N 349
Keranen, Christopher S 160, 371,421,444
Kerber, Andrew T 73, 367
Kerkhoff, Aaron 285, 435
Kern, Benjamin T 373
Kesler, Seth 257, 437
Kessler, David H 382
Kessler, Katharine L 369
Kestermann, Monica A 373
Kevin, Brian 225
Key, Joshua A 403
Keyes, Victor V 410, 438
Khoudary, Gianna M 393, 434
Kidd, Blake J 381
Kidd, Gregory 325, 434
Kiekhaefer, Samuel J 353, 441
Kiernan, Christopher M 345, 438
Kim, Aaron Y 346
Kim, Alexander D 404
Kim, Deborah B 344
Kim, Grace S 402
Kim, Jasmine 340, 441
Kim, Jonathan L Jr 343
Kim, Jonathon 361
Kim, Kathy J 379, 440
Kim, Kyung M 367
Kim. Mitchell J 384
Kim, Paul Boss 261
Kim, Su Jin 181
Kim, Teresa Bo Kyung 245
Kim, Timothy T 341
Kim, Yong-Uk 380
Kimball, Zebulon M 411
Kimura, Jennifer M 364, 440
Kinder, Buddy 325
Kinder, Kellen C 354
Kinderwater, Kenneth 325, 443
King, Jeremiah Wade 282, 425
King, Kenneth C 373
King, Sean 198
Kingman, Edwin D 406
Kingthong, Kraison 301
Kinsey, Landon W 369
Kirk, Christopher Nelson 297
Kirkland, Jacob A 365
Kirkland, Travis D 385
Kleisinger, Casey R 353
Kline, Seth A 58, 386
Klinkmann, Taylor 356
Kluckman, Matthew Lukas 157, 245
Kluesner, Colby 377
Knox, Emonna N 351
Knuths, Kristian J 136, 351
Knutson, Christopher 269
Knutson, Felix J 385
Knutson, Joseph A 347
Kober, Alexander D 388
Koch, Jared S 378
Kochensparger, Anthony F 373
Koehmstedt. Roy M 354
Koeller, Andrew J 404
Koeppen, Hallie 434
Koeppen, Kimberly Paige 285
Koh, Glamis 341
Koh, Justin S 51, 364
Kohan, Joseph Scott 163, 214, 442
Kohn, Demario R 352
Kolbo, John D 393
Kolkowski, Christopher M 347
Kollar, Hans W 367
Kolod, Lauren Gisela 236, 456
Kons, Jason 249
Koonz, Kenneth A 407, 441
Kopchick, Karianne Elizabeth 49, 205, 456
Korkis-Kanaan, Ramy 363
Kornahrens, John U 386
Kostka, Kaylee 413
Kot, Alexander M 363
Kouwe, Robert Nelson 177
Kovarik, Elizabeth P 408
Koziol, Teresa G 400
Kraker, Joseph A 412
Kram, Benjamin S 318
Kramer, Benjamin D 392, 434
Kramer, Ryan G 373
Krasnov, Maxwell 122, 123, 408, 438
Krassny, Drew M 393
Krause, Adam N 386, 442
Kraynak, Joseph R III 225, 421, 436
Kreimier, Joshua C 112, 115, 393,421
Kresin, Tristen Jon 301
Krimbill, Jacob R 412, 425
Krohngold, Jeremy Alan 229, 420, 421
Kroskob, Tobiah S 377
Kissinger, Ryan 365
Kruchkow, Brian M 132, 398, 444
Junge, Laura A 338, 422
Junio, Christopher D 343 470
Index
Kemp, Charlotte E 103, 411
Kemp, Kristina Laura-Marie
229
Kempin, Melissa L 341,440
Kistler, Cameron J 408
Klanderman, Bradley J 350
Klazura, Brian F 88, 89, 391
Klazura, Paul 88, 89
Kleintop, Ryan A 392
Kruczek, Ted 262
Krukowski. Henry M Jr 236, 436
Kruse, John Norman 245
Kruse, Nathan J 388
Kucharevas, Arturas 225
Kuegler, Mary C 354
Kuennen, Christopher S 407
Kuhn, Logan J 374
Kuhn, Warren R 351
Kunce, Ryan Daniel 237
Kuo, Meng-Chieh 411
Kusan, Joshua 329
Kuster, Linda E 344
Kuyper, Michelle M 99, 343, 422
Kwakenat, Anthony W 373
LLabuhn,John M 374
Lackey, Curtis A 388
LaCoste, James A III 72, 406
Lafferty, Scott T 349
Laffosse, Lauren 396
Lagarile, Scott Brian 285
Lages, Anthony M 372
Laheta, Jacob T 351,441
Lahman, Christian M 381,438
Lai, Maxwell M 363
Lakind, Harriet L 397
Lamb, Joseph 368
Lambert, Andrew S 378
Lambrecht, Lucas A 413
Lamo, Ryan B 393, 435
Land, Kyle A 157, 233
Landecker, Nathaniel W 414
Landis, Corey A 394, 423, 435
Lane, Colin D 389
Lane, Josiah I 304, 439, 456
Lang, Henry 369
Lange, Daniel James 293
Lange, Philip 278
Langford, Trevor J 349
Lanier, Holden N 393
Lanier, Taylor S 361
Lankow, Andrew 156, 174
Lannom, Tyler S 408, 438
Lannon, Jesse A 350
Laporte, Jacob S 361
Laprade, Kyle J 356
LaRivee, William Owens 157, 241
Larkin, Avery N 365, 440
Larsen, Jennifer J 80, 362
Larsen, Robert L 399
Larson, Kirsten A 351
Larson, Linnea B 370
Larson, Robert 379
Larson, Samuel D 374
Laskodi, John C 375
Latscha, Claire A 395
Latu, Siotame H 390
Laucher, Jessica Elizabeth 156, 214
Laughlin, Samantha 50, 96, 97, 382
Laurel! Kyle Michot De 289
Lauritzen, Michael T 413
Lavelle, Megan Christine 53, 294
Lawal, Olawale B Jr 65, 161, 221
Lawlor, William Grey 257
Lawrence, Andrew P 391, 438
Lawson, Jacob R 407, 438
Lawson, William C III 375
Lazas, James K 354
Lazos, Nicholas Samuel 123, 245, 438
Leach, Andrew J 410
Leach, William T 393
Leaf, Alexander P 394
Leano, Marcela 186
Leary, Dylan G 395
Leathers, Luke E 375
Leano, Cela 422
Lebens, Nathan John 217, 441
Leddy, Veronica 414
Ledford, Emilee D 390
Ledford, Sean A 394
Lee, Brandon C 389
Lee, Brian K 407, 442
Lee, Connor J 385, 436
Lee, David K 369
Lee, Jacob K 408
Lee, Jonathan C 349, 434
Lee, Jonathan M 74, 393
Lee, Joseph Andrew 241
Lee, Michael D 351
Lee, Russell H 417
Lee, Sun Young 326, 441
Lee, Sung 409
Lee, Taeyoung 245
Lee, Terry Jr 371
Lee, Todd 186, 456
Leech, Brenna E 357, 441
Leet, Brandon Michael 190
Leet, Lauren 414, 421
Leeuwenburg, Henry A IV 407
Lefebvre, Eugene H III 338
Lefebvre, Mathieu M 375
Legaspi, Mikhail Torres 44, 205
Lehmann, Chelsie 44, 67, 278
Lehocky, Chase W 389, 423
Lei, Robert 349
Leibbrand, Corey Alan 209
Leighton, Alex C 414
Leininger, Jared 249
Leipprandt, Alicia Danae 62,63, 193
Leipprandt, Marshall D 380
Leithold, Julia M 376
Leland, Mike 257, 456
Lemons, Mitchell 438
Lengyel, Kyle William 205
Lenke, Erik 376
Lenos, Benjamin R 410
Lenz, Kyle Weston 237, 456
Leonard, Stuart B 350
Leonhardt, Paul L 415
Lepird, John R 156, 233
Lepley, Thomas A 338
Lerda-Plog, Alexander D 233
Lerum, Tom J 301
Lesar, Joseph J 373
Leslie, Matthew J 359
Lester, Steven D 410
Lestina, Juliann N 402, 441
Leute, Madison 66, 417,423, 444
Levine, Nicholas Troy 334
Levy, Daniel E 358
Lewandowski, Erica L 397, 440
Lewis, Charles E III 413
Lewis, Joel E 383
Lewis, Lindsey J 385
Lewis, Megan E 304
Leyro, Jasmine G 382, 420
Lim, Andrew 371
Lim, Royd S 304
Lim, Sangmin 375
Lindell, Jacob R 357
Lindemann, Jon R 401
Linderman, Jason L 392, 438
Lindsay, Alexander D 68, 105, 356
Lindsay, Brian 225
Lindsey, Cameron D 412
Lindstrand, Jennifer R 410
Lineberry, Alex P 376
Lingle, Alexandra J 352
Link, Keith J 401
Linscott, Lauren T 127, 344, 420, 445
Litchford, Katrina LeAnn 159, 209, 424, 442
Litt, Conner M 342
Littlefield, Michelle S 357
Liu, Nicholas D 368
Livingston, Trey Michael 217 Livingstone, Dowdell 241
Lizama, Robert P 341
Lloyd, Brandon A 363
Lo, Rachel Y 360, 438
Lobo, Patrick A 397
Locke, Cody 352
Lockerby, Sophia 269
Lockman, James K 341
Lockwood, Mikaela L 391
Lodge, Alexander P 403
Lodolo, Vincent A 265
Loeffler, Walker H 354
Logan, Clayton A 382
Loh, Michael 414
Lomas, Carson H 374
Lombardo, Ryan M 322
Long, Kristin 309
Long, Lainie B 97, 372
Long, Mariano 376
Longhi, Nicholas M 363
Longhi, Nico 439
Lopez, Katheryn 417
Lopez, Scott P Jr 394
Lopez, Victor Jesus 242, 444
Lore, David J 411,423
Los, David A De 360
Losoya, Nicholas R 413, 443
Loucks, Denny J 376
Loucks, Regina Grace 309
Loudenback, Jordan 422
Louma-Overstreet, Reuben 351
Loutfy, Justin A 410
Love, Kevin M 401, 443
Lovett, Ross M 393
Lovett, Shaun P417
Loving, William 376, 424
Lowell, Jonathan J 398
Lowery, Robert F 352
Lowman, Leon 143, 229, 420
Lowry, Bailey 444
Lowry, Kathryn S 392
Loya, Teresamarie 339
Lu, Alexander 344
Lu, John 391
Lu, Mu-Chien 376
Lucas, Keane J 361,422
Lucky, James R 318
Ludowig, Alex P 400
Ludwig, Tyler B 362
Luithly, Kurt J 400
Lujan, Niles C 415
Lukas, Brady W 274
Luna, Steven R 384
Lund, Travis 193
Lundin, Nicholas Michael 309, 443
Lunn, Nathan F 381
Luoma-Overstreet, Reuben 132, 424, 444
Lupfer, Mark R 394
Lydiard, James M 388
Lynch, Ryan A 352
Lynd, Jared D 390, 438
Lynn, Amanda 178
Lyon, Chloe Jessica 181,456
Lyon, Jedrick W 363
Lyons, Michael Anthony II 61, 237
MMacAndrew, James E 178, 422, 456
MacArthur, Ty 415
Macary, Donald D Jr 356
MacDonald, Angus J III 94, 351
Macdonald, Charles Dirk 157, 217
Maciag, Timothy M 415
Macias, Miguel J 76, 375
Mackintosh, Patrick T 414
MacLachlan, Caleb Stephen
245, 422
MacLean, Amanda Kathryn 297
Macleod, Hailey L413
MacMillan, Deanna June 166, 246
MacNaught, Jared 326
Macpherson, Holley Michelle 158, 198, 456
Macy, Aaron E 417
Madden, Patrick C 372
Madison, Zachary D 392
Madsen, William E 400
Mafnas, Jeriko I 372, 436, 439
Magana, Rafael III 217
Magday, Marcelli K 102, 386
Magee, Lionel W III 385
Magennis-Molke, Samuel P 392
Maggs, Connor 397
Magtalas, Michael M 404
Mahan, Kyle S 339
Major, Matthew 182, 422
Malay, Alexander S 359
Maldonado, Elizabeth M 394
Malecek, Marcus J 416
Mallard, Stephanie A 397
Mallory. Brendan T 402, 439
Mallory, Nolan D 363
Mallory, Travis P412
Malloy, Ronald P Jr 356
Malone, Morgan B 404
Mancini, Carlo Anthony 237
Mangers, Zachary A 362
Mangum, Brock W 376
Manley, Garrett J 379
Manley, Mark D 410
Manley, Max Martin 289, 421, 423
Manning, Julie A 364
Manuel, James D 382
Manwaring, Alyssa J 262
Maramreddy, Nivruth R 388
Marcinkowski, Adam J 397
Marco, Nicholas J 416
Margerison, R B Tyler 230, 420, 421
Marges, Francis A 302
Marinuta, Octavian 414
Markman, Matthew R 165, 382
Marohl, Hallie C 354, 434
Marris, Stephanie Ann 334
Marshall, Amanda 422, 424
Marshall, Georgia E 384, 440
Marshall, Kahiliopua 178
Marshall, Mandy 444
Marshik, Samantha M 405
Martin, Caroline F 374
Martin, Garret Michael 218
Martin, Kevin A 402, 437
Martinelli, Timothy 94, 193
Martinez, Gabrian Felix 112, 182
Martinez, Jairo Josiah 274, 456
Martinez, Martin L Jr 112, 114, 115,404
Martinez, Miguel R 415
Marty, Andrew M 412
Marx, Zachary A 387
Maschmeyer, William R 339
Masiello, Robert T 344
Maskarenas, Alisha 339
Mason, Dylan J 411
Mason, Winfield 402, 441
Massey, Emmanuelle M 151, 402
Masters, Matthew R 43, 157, 304
Mastey, Taiylar M 338, 435
Mateo, Christophe A 394
Matheus, Huston G 305
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Deployment Bags
^^Scbntainer Assembly-Vee Bottom
Streamers
Demil
Pneumatic
IDeployment
FlotationPor
Lifting
Body Text: AWPC Times
Captions: AWPC Ebony
Headlines: AWPCTimesBold, AWPCEbony, AWPCEbonyBold, AWPCEbony Oblique, AWPCChelsea Bold, AWPC Braddon Bold, AWPC Clarence Bold, AWPCBarnesBold, AWPCChinaOneDirectBold, AWPCHardbrushBold, AWPCZurpreis, AWPCEntebbe, AWPCCinderella, AWPCSnowWriteBold, AWPCTomthumbBold, AWPCMichaelBold, AWPCObliqueBold, AWPCDropink, AWPCJasperBold, AWPCKeifer, AWPCNicoleBold, AWPCAustereBold, AWPCDownTown, AWPCCarumba, AWPCRubberStamp, AWPCGrimshawHand, AWPCSchoolboyBold, AWPCFeltpoint
The 2013 Polaris was produced and printed by Walsworth Publishing Company of Marceline, MO, with Greg Stimack Sr. and Greg Stimack Jr. as company representatives. Walsworth designer, Debbie Evert, was responsible for the theme and page designs. Brad Milliman handled editing and writing responsibilities. James “Kimo” Rush was an editor and served as advisor to cadet writers and photographers. Maureen Welch supervised the production process as Chief of Cadet Wing Media.
The cover binding is Premium Rich Matte Black, 9" x 12" trim size, 160 pt. pretempered binders board.
InDesign CS5 and Photoshop CS5 was the software used.
A total of 4,250 copies of the 2013 Polaris were printed.