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Vol. 5

No. 4 ABOUT OUR COVER Winter time at the Academy. A time to plan ski trips A time to reflect... A time to prepare for the busy months and events ahead.

Editor

...

Jim Wheeler, ’64 Administrative Assistant Mrs. Freida Weber

IN THIS ISSUE

Mrs. Marge Phillips

OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES David M. Goodrich, ’59 President

ARTICLES: Grads

Promotions

5

1980: New Training Emphasis

10

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A-Hall Revitalized

12

Thomas J. Eller, ’61 Vice President

Colorado Chapter

13

Prep School in 16th Year

14

James F. Wheeler, ’64 Executive Secretary

AOG Fund Raising

15

Fall Sports Wrapup

15

DIRECTORS To Serve Until 1 May 1977

DEPARTMENTS: Maj Brock T. Strom, ’59 Maj John S. Brush, ’60 Maj Ronald Deep, ’60 Maj Arthur D. Kerr, ’61 Maj Austin C. Wedemeyer, ’62 Maj Thomas A. Fryer, ’63 Maj Grover E. Musselwhite, ’63 Maj James L. Cole, Jr., ’64 Capt Paul R. Viotti, ’66 Capt Jon M. Davis, ’69

To Serve Until 1

From the Superintendent’s Desk

4

Gone But Not Forgotten

6

Attention in the Area

8

letters to the Editor

16

Class News

19

May 1979

Maj Donald R. Baucom, ’62 Mr. Jon R. Staples, ’62

Maj James P. Tate, ’63 Capt Alfred W. Grieshaber, Jr., ’05 Capt Thomas L. Cunningham, ’67 Capt Richard P. Ellis, ’68 Mr. Burton C. Andrus III, ’69 Capt John J. Warner, ’69 Capt Kevin W. Krail, ’71 lLt Vincent M. Parisi II, ’73

Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the Association of Graduates, its authors.

officers or the editorial staff.

The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Association of Graduates of the products or services advertised.

To Serve Until 1 June 1977 2Lt Randall W. Spetman, ’76 ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES MAGAZINE is published quarterly

by the Association of Graduates, USAF Academy, Colorado 80840.

Annual subscription rate is $5.00, which is paid by members of the Association of Graduates as part of annual or life membership dues.

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of

Graduates, USAF Academy, CO

were adapting well to the Cadet way of life and indicated the high morale and sense of motivation which has characterized the Class of 1980 since its arrival in

women

Lieutenant General

James R. Allen

Superintendent U. S. Air Force Academy

from the

SUPERINTENDENT'S DESK As you receive this copy of the AOG Magazine, 1976 will have drawn to a close. The bicentennial year has been an important one for America and has represented a rededication of our national goals and objectives. In a similar way, 1976 has been a significant year for the United States Air F orce Academy. The acceptance of women, a new emphasis in Basic Cadet Training, and important developments in academic and military training have all emphasized the importance of the Academy and its continuing vitality as an institution. As we reflect on the passing of the year, a number of developments underscore this fact.

As you are well aware, attrition has received a great deal of interest in recent years. Prior to the start of final exams, attrition in the Class of 1980 was running significantly below that experienced by the preceding five classes.

Attrition was 11 percent compared to an average of 14.6 percent for those classes. Losses for men were 11.3 percent and 8.3 percent for women. While it is far too early to make any long-range projections based on these figures, it appears that the emphasis on motivation during BCT and the high morale of the Class of 1980 have had a favorable impact on attrition in the fourth class year.

Prospects for the Class of 1981 appear equally bright.

The increasing interest by high school seniors in the Academy is shown by the fact that more than 33,968 young men and women have made inquiries this year 10,000 more than last year. Despite the fact that last year’s candidate pool was the biggest in the Academy’s history, there is every indication that this year’s group may be even larger. The continuing growth of the pool is a positive sign because it indicates that the Academy will be able to be even more selective in maintaining the high quality of men and women in the Cadet Wing.

As graduates, you undoubtedly are curious about the progress of our first coeducational class. A survey was conducted this year in two phases at the end of BCT and which sheds some light on how women again in October have responded to BCT. Lt Col Gene Galluscio, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership, supervised the conduct and analysis of the questionnaire.

Women who answered the questionnaire found that summer training was appropriate and motivating.

Perhaps most important, women perceived that they had succeeded in BCT and that the experience had not diminished their femininity. The survey reflected that —

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4

June.

As the class progresses through the next four years, its members will be able to take advantage of a new major offered jointly by the Departments of Mathematical Sciences and Economics, Geography and Management.

This specialty, Operations Research, reflects a rapidly growing national interest in a new branch of the mathematical and management sciences. This program is designed to provide managers with quantitative tools for resource allocation. The major will provide the Cadet with the background necessary for duty as an Air Force Scientific Analyst and prepare him for graduate studies in operations research and systems analysis. This course of study promises to appeal to the student who enjoys problem solving and quantitative decision making. Most important, it will provide the Air Force with a talented pool of officers trained to analyze the complex issues in operations, plans, research, and systems development.

In another area, the faculty has continued to emphasize interchange with the civilian community through the Distinguished Speakers Program, visiting lecturers, and departmental dining-ins. One of the most prominent of these efforts is the annual Air Force Academy Assembly which will be held this year from 9-13 March. The topic “Nuclear Energy” promises to attract more than 90 delegates from 70 colleges and universities. The three-day symposium will include four separate discussion sessions led by moderators and will study the economic, social, and political aspects of nuclear energy. At its conclusion, symposium participants will present a written report outlining the delegate consensus on the major points of emphasis surrounding this important issue.

Emphasis on athletics and conditioning was evident as the Academy completed the first semester of its coeducational physical education program. The fourth class curriculum has been developed so that women could take fencing in place of boxing and a course in physical development rather than wrestling. BCT had demonstrated that the major difference between men and women lay in the area of upper body strength and this factor has received consideration in outlining physical training and athletic programs. These activities are designed to discourage comparisons between men and women’s performance, particularly in coed activities.

Women were involved in the intramural program last semester and participated with their squadron teams in tennis, flickerball, cross-country, water polo and squash.

More than one hundred women were involved in this fall’s intercollegiate program. In volleyball, the freshmen women competed against four-year colleges, recording a7-6 record and tying for fifth place at the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women division II regionals.

While practicing as a team, the women on the cross-country team competed individually against women from local colleges and took eighth place as a team in the Colorado Invitational.

One of the youngest teams in the history of Air Force football finished the 1976 season on an upbeat note, scoring upsets in two of the final three games. The Falcons wound a strong finish engineered by a bevy up with a 4-7 record of young players. The Falcons upset Arizona State 31-30 on November 6 and ended the year with a 41-21 triumph over Fiesta-Bowl bound Wyoming in one of the most exciting games in recent years. In the last three contests, freshmen accounted for 11 of the 12 touchdowns scored. In the upset over Wyoming, freshman quarterback Dave Ziebart threw for three touchdowns while freshman fullback David Thomas scored the other three Falcon touchdowns on runs.

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(See SUPTS DESK p. 5)

GRADS FARE WELL IN BTZ PROMOTIONS Academy Graduates continue to attain great distinction the Air Force. The following lists reflect those singled out for special recognition as Below the Zone within

promotees:

Another group deserving special recognition are those that have moved so fast through the ranks that they were eligible and selected for 0-6 in the primary zone: Class of 1959

Class of 1960

David D. Anderson James T. Carpenter Jimmie L. Jay James M. Reed, Jr. William I). Telford Laurence J. Thomson

Richard G. Head Thomas F. Seebode Ronald W. Yates

MAJOR Class of 1967

Harvey I). Chace Veneble L. Hammonds, Jr. Robert Muldrow David V. Nowlin John H. Fletcher, Jr. Michael T. Scott John R. Wingfield, III Class of 1968 Brooke P. Bailey Michael H. Bednarz James E. Cochran Charles H. Coolige, Jr. John M. Dorger Bruce A. Gerrity Robert J. Hagar Warren C. Lamant, Jr. Robert A. Maguire, Jr. Walter 1). McCants

Carl L. McPherson Arthur L. Moxon Michael Navarro Stuart W. Thomson

George M. Thompson, Jr.

Thomas R. Case Guy S. Gardner Jeffrey R. Grime Howard J. Ingersoll Thomas J. Keck Gary L. Lindner Dennis P. McGuirk Donald L. McSwain Thomas R. Mikolajcik William F. Moore Howard L. Parris Don W. Rakestraw Bartow C. Tucker John J. Warner

James L. Cole, Jr. Robert J. Lemon Paul M. Matthews James W. McIntyre Daniel S. Trial

David S. Whitman Class of 1965 Class of 1963 James R. Bogaert Joe G. Cabuk, Jr.

Bryant P. Culberson Barry M. Meuse Marvin L. Odefey Ralph R. Rohatsch, Jr. William T. Rudd Neil Sorenson Harry F. Wilson, Jr. Class of 1964 Kenneth A. Anderson

James P. Alsobrook, Jr. Howell M. Estes, III Robert Y. Foerster Robert B. Giffen Rickell D. Knoll Orvin H. Ramlo, Jr. Class of 1966

Edward R. Jayne, II Nicholas B. Kehoe Graham E. Shirley Sidney J. Wise

All Graduates are veterans of some exposure to statistics a discipline that can be used to illustrate truths and distort realities sometimes at the same time. Therefore, the observations that follow should be considered as nonstatistical; that is, no conclusions are intended; the facts are simply presented for informational purposes.

A look at the 0-4 BTZ selectees from the Classes of’67, ’68, and ’69 yields this composite: as

—

Of the 35 officers selected, 30 are pilots, only two are non rated.

27 selectees served at leastone tour in Vietnam/SEA. 12 have served on the Air Staff and 9 have had ASTRA type assignments at HQ USAF or Major Commands.

29 have completed SOS, 17 in residence; and 20 have completed ACSC, ICAF, NWC or some combination of these.

25 have a Master’s degree; 3 are currently working for an advanced degree.

3 of the 35 finished below 500 in the GOM of their Class; 10 finished in the top 100.

4 have served a tour as Aide or Executive Officer to a General Officer; 4 are currently assigned to the Academy Staff.

On the other side of the ledger, the following was extracted from the AOG files on the 22 officers from the Class of 1966 not selected for 04: 16 Idiots, 1 Navigator, and 5 nonrated.

13 served tours in SEA; 2 served two tours 1 officer served a tour on the Air Staff; none have served an ASTRA tour.

10 have completed SOS, four in residence; 2 have completed ACSC. 10 already have been awarded advanced degrees; 1 is currently enrolled in an advanced degree program.

5 finished in the top quarter of the GOM; 7 in the second quarter; and 5 each in third and fourth

quarters.

COLONEL Class of 1959

Class of 1962

Kent Montavon James M. Rhodes, Jr.

Richard L. Klass Paul K. Robinson, Jr Henry Viccellio, Jr.

None have served as an Aide or Executive Officer to a General Officer.

SUPT'S. DESK

Class of 1960

Class of 1964

Ralph E. Miller Evan J. Griffith, Jr.

Class of 1961

George L. Butler Carl W. Cranberry Charles F. Stebbins Frank E. Willis

Terry R. J orris Peter B. Lane

Class of 1969

LT COLONEL

Class of 1962 James 1). Eaton, Jr. Dino A. Lorenzini Daryl F. Olson David J. Pederson

Class of 1961

..

.

from pg. 4

The excellent performance of our young players suggests the opportunity for improved fortunes for the next several years.

In 1977 we will continue to place great importance on the role played by the Association of Graduates through your concern for the future of the Academy. The staff, faculty, and Cadet Wing join me in thanking you for your support and interest and in wishing you and your families every success and happiness in the New Year.

5

Gone But Not Forgotten Charles

Maj Cain, I960,

M.

Mein

a

on

4

killed

was

helicopter

crash

Captain John .1. Ahern, Jr., Class of 1966, was killed in an A-7 aircraft accident near Nellis

November 1976, near Okinawa. He is survived

Maj C harles M. McC am

by

his wile, Ruth, Box 97, Salford. AL 36773, and

#6. Rt I, Starksville, MS 39759.

by his parents, Mr. and

his

to

Mrs.

com-

missioning, Major

.

AFB. He is survived

by his wife, Edene, of Canterbury Townhouses

Prior

,,

22 October 1976,

On

USMC, Class of

John

Me-

95610.

held

Ahern

position

of

Flight Commander.

He

was a member of the Ski Club and Protestant Cadet Choir and lettered in football.

After graduation from the USMC Basic School, Major McCain

assigned to Camp Hausen, Okinawa and Cherry Point, NC. He subsequently served as a Communications Electronics Officer at 29 Palms, CA, Camp Hausen, Okinawa, and Da Nang AB, South Vietnam. After receiving a degree in Operations Research from the US Naval Post Graduate School, Major McCain was again assigned to Da Nang and then to Headquarters USMC as an Information Systems Analyst. was

Ahern,

Mariposa Avenue, Citrus CA Heights,

Cain served in the 5th Cadet Squadron and the

.1.

6986

As

( apt John J. Ahern

Cadet, Captain

a

was a

member of

the 9th Cadet Squadron.

He was a member of the Ski and Math Clubs and participated in the Math Master’s Program.

Following graduation from pilot training, he served with the Fighter Squadron, Cannon AFB, and the 612th 1 actical Fighter Squadron at Phu Cat AB and Phan Rang AB, South Vietnam. He was subsequently assigned as an Operations Staff Officer at Craig APB and as Chief, Flying Status Branch, DCS Personnel, Hq ATC. Captain Ahem received an MS in Systems Management from St. Mary’s University in 1976. He was assigned to the 353rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Myrtle Beach 522nd Tactical

AFB at the time of his death.

Captain

Eugene

C.

Hart, II, Class of 1963, died

on

1976,

at

He

is

2 December Kirtland AFB.

survived

by his Mr. James E. Roberts,

wife, Carolyn, of 2444

Class

OH

away in November 1976.

He is survived by his

45054. and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Hart, 31 I North Elm

Street,

As

Hart the

a

a

Model

Prior

member of

Chess Club, Forum, Photo Club, Club, Musical Group, and the Foreign Language, Math, and Moun-

Eugene C. Hart, II

List several times.

AFB.

his

com-

Commander 19th Cadet Squadron. He graduated with a Major in

Squadron of

taineering Clubs. He majored in Humanities and Basic Sciences, participated in the Master’s Program, and was named to the Dean’s

assignment at the AF1T ResidenceSchool,Captain Hart served with the 362nd Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron at DaNang AB, South Vietnam. Atthetimeofhisdeath,Captain Hart wasservingas a Nuclear Research Officer at the AF Weapons Lab at Kirtland

to

missioning, Mr. Roberts was Operations and Training Officer and the

Engineering

Upon receiving his Navigator’s wings at Mather AFB, Captain Hart was assigned to the 924th Air Refueling Squadron at Castle AFB, with TDY to Utapao and Takhli, Thailand. Following his

passed

Sheridan, WY 80202.

Cadet, Captain

was

1966,

father, Mr. Clyde A. 767 North Roberts, Sheridan Avenue,

Lancaster,

I X 75146.

( apt

of

Corwin Road, Oregonia,

Mr. James E. Roberts

the

Engineering ment and

Manage-

participated in the Master’s Program; he was a member of

the Aero Club and was named to the Commandant’s List seven times as a

Cadet.

Upon receiving his pilot’s wings, M r. Roberts was assigned to the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon AB, Thailand, and the 28th Air Refueling Squadron at Ellsworth AFB. Mr. Roberts resigned from the Air Force in 1972.

Gone..

.

On 14 December 1976,

21.t Mr. James (i. Telizyn,

of

Class

1969,

in

was

dent

accident. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and

He

J.

man,

of 6635 SW 34th

Minden,

was a member of the 40th

Telizyn was a member of

Cadet Squadron; he par-

As a Cadet, Lt. Jones

29th

Cadet

ticipated

was

and

Photo

was

on

He

a

Clubs and fishing graduated with a Major Mr.

Humanities.

in

l eli/yn attended the USAFA Prep School prior to admission to the

2Lt

Philip R. Jones

On

10

in the

four times.

AFB.

On 10 December 1976, 2Ft Lawrence K.

in

automobile acci-

an

dent

was* declared

K1A after

parents,

Mr.

listed

Alfred

J.

since

MIA

14

is

as

Ridge attended the Prep School prior to being admitted to the Academy. As a I t

by hostile fire while on operational mission

an

12 10

Cree

80915,

Circle,

Springs, and

by

CO his

Mrs.

USAFA

aircraft which was struck

Colorado

and

Ridge, 18 Street, Hyde

Park, MA 02136.

Captain Hardy was the pilot of an OV-IO

by his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Anneliese, of

Mesa, AZ. He survived by his near

Hamilton

March

1972.

in Laos. He is survived

Ridge,

Class of 1975, died as a result of injuries received

November

been

and

the Dean’s List

1976. Captain Arthur H. Hardy, Class of 1970,

having

History

Clubs

Upon commissioning, Lt Jones attended Indiana University and was subsequently assigned to the 64th Student Squadron at Reese

Academy.

Following his commissioning, M r. Telizyn served as a Computer Systems Program Officer in Colorado and the Chief, Management Branch, Data Automation, Travis AFB. He served a tour in Turkey prior to resigning from the Air Force in 1974.

E.

North

Mr.

member of the Ski and

Mrs. Gordon

H.

1505

Cadet,

a

Squadron.

parents, Mr. and

his

C.

Chrislo Drive, IA 71055.

the

Hardy

by

Mrs.

OR

As

( apt Arthur H.

survived

Portland,

Street, 97200.

Mr. James G. Telizyn

Enochs, TX.

near

is

mother, Jones,

II er-

Rudolph

Jones,

T-38 aircraft acci-

a

recently killed in an auto

Mrs.

R.

Philip

Class of 1975, was killed

2Lt Lawrence K.

Ridge

*- ac^ et

ol

-

he was a member

the

20th

Cadet

Squadron and participated in the Scuba and History Clubs.

Following graduation, Lt Ridge was assigned to the 78th Student Squadron at Webb AFB. He was assigned to the 311th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron at Luke AFB at the time of his death.

Hardy, 3 Highland Avenue,

Ipswich. MA 01938.

As a Cadet, Captain Hardy served as Material Officer of the 16th Cadet Squadron and was a member of the Professional Studies Group and the Saddle Club. He graduated with a Major in Aeronautics.

After receiving his was

pilot’s wings at Vance AFB, Captain Hardy assigned to the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at DaNang

AB, South Vietnam.

On

15

November

lit Martin G. 1976, Miller, Class of 1974, was

killed

aircraft

in

an

accident

executing

a

F-4D

while

night

LACAN

low approach Spangdahlem AB, Germany. He is survived by his wife, Debra, and to

Mr.

parents,

and

Mrs.

Miller, of 1032 David Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454.

Winston

As

1 Lt Martin G. Miller

a

D.

Cadet, Ft Miller

was a member of the 28th

Cadet Squadron. He ma jored in History and International Affairs.

After receiving his pilot’s wings at Laughlin AFB, Lt Miller was assigned to the 431st Tactical FighterTraining Squadron at George AFB. He was assigned to the 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem AB at the time of his death.

7

Attention in the Aren AUTHORS

—

For those who

are

a

bit behind in their

professional reading, you might wish to find the JulyAugust 1976 edition of Air University Review. Included in that issue were articles

by Barry Meuse, ’63 and Denny Stiles, ’64. Both are scholarly treatments of contemporary issues.

The AOG office has continued to collect DIPLOMAS information on replacement diplomas. The best data available at this time indicates that replacements are going to have to be handled on an individual basis with the original producer or with another firm that has handled Academy diplomas for some Class. However, since the signatures on the diplomas have changed frequently, original art work may not be available and exact duplicates may not be possible to manufacture. Also, each replacement that is produced will become a custom made item and might cost as much as $200-$300. The general prognosis is not encouraging; but for those who wish to pursue it, the AOG office can provide appropriate addresses for each Class.

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HONOR CODE CHANGES Despite the recent changes in the administration of the Honor Code at the Military Academy, the Air Force Cadet Wing has to date made no changes in the AFA Honor Code. We hope to publish a relevant article in the Spring Magazine.

—

AFA PARACHUTE TEAM The Cadet Parachute Team swept 25 of 32 medals at the National Intercollegiate Parachute Championships at Deland, Florida, in December 1976. The three-day competition included 139 jumpers from 43 schools, with the Academy represented by 19 parachutists. Cadets took first place in every event they entered.

-

AOC MAKES GOOD

—

For those who did their

un-

dergraduate work in the early ’60s, there was a familiar name on the recently released 0-7 Promotion List: Walter J. Bacon. A man for all seasons that served as both English instructor and as an AOC for First Squadron, he is currently the TAC IG and stationed at Langley.

The AOG is continuing to negotiate for a shipment of Cadet Sabres from the West German manufacturer. Unfortunately unforeseen price increases have created a bit of a cloud over the entire issue. The situation currently is as follows: (a) the quoted price per sabre in lots of 100 is $60... the lastpurchase price was about $20 less; (b) the previous request for firm orders has yielded considerably less than 100 orders; (c) unless 75 firm orders can be secured by 15 March 1977, the AOG will not execute the option offered. The message should be clear: If you want a sabre, make your firm commitment, in writing, to the AOG office NLT 15 March.

SABRES

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The standing com ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS mittee of the Board of Directors on Membership is currently -

staffing a proposal to create a new Membership category: Associate. The basic idea is to expand our base of support by offering nongraduates the opportunity to join the AOG in a special category that would not enjoy voting or officeholding privileges. The idea has also been advanced that we should have an Honorary category that would enable the AOG to offer a few individuals this unique distinction.

The Executive Committee has polled selected members for their opinions, but would welcome inputs from all interested Graduates.

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The latest Register is, of course, the ’76 REGISTER largest ever and, with some exceptions, has been found to be accurate and current. In the years ahead, increasing overhead is going inevitably to force some changes in the format and content of the Register. The AOG office is currently investigating new methods and techniques of the printing industry that might be adopted in 1977 to reduce costs while not introducing undesirable changes in the Register. The publications staff would welcome suggestions from anyone on how the quality of the publication can be enhanced and the content not compromised as a concession to economics.

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The change of address UPDATING YOUR FILE cards mailed as part of this year’s Register package have been coming back in large numbers. We will use these as a supplement to the annual Biographical Information Sheet that we ask each Graduate to provide to the AOG, but —

please insure that all changes from the information in the Register as published in 1976 is also recorded on the Bio form even if already included on the change of address forms. While this may seem redundant, it should insure that all Register entries are correctly updated for the next Register. (The Biographical Information Sheet will be included in the Spring Magazine.)

In response to the request in this space last time, JOBS the AOG Office has started to receive replies with job opportunities for Grads. The first reply came from Ken Nuss, ’69, with Veda Incorporated of San Diego, CA. His message follows: “Veda Incorporated is seeking Air Force aviators with F-4 or F-l5 experience to design a comprehensive training program for a developing fighter aircraft using Instructional Systems Development (ISD). Instructor experience is highly desirable. Availability should be no later than summer of 1977. Send resumes to Ken Nuss, c/o Veda Incorporated, 7851 Mission Center Court, Suite 320, San Diego, California, 92108. Veda is an equal opportunity —

employer.”

The next

reply came from Dana Arbaugh, ’70, who

reports that the “514 Military Airlift Wing (Associate Reserve) at McGuire AFB has immediate openings for a dozen navigators in its three C-141 airlift squadrons... More information can be obtained from the 335th Military Airlift Sq., Navigation Section (609/724-

about

3016), McGuire AFB. The last job notice for this issue comes from Warren Snyder, ’62, who is serving as Assistant Deputy Commander for Operations with the 452 AREFW(H) at March AFB. He is flying KC-135s and reports that the wing needs Reserve Navigators. If you are interested contact him on autovon 947-2258.

Also, any of you civilian types that might have need of talent, there will be a few members of the Class of 1977 that will graduate but will not be commissioned. Send your job requirements and maybe we can find a volunteer. some

CHAPTERS Activity in the various Chapters is picking up and there are plans to get more started in the near future. The Washington D.C. group is planning a Spring Gala to be held on 23 April with General Allen as the featured speaker. The Offutt Chapter is having an activity with the local Parents’ Club in late March and General Allen will also participate in that program. Herb Bevelhymer, ’64, is in the process of getting the WrightPatterson Chapter going again and is looking for volunteers to help him get the ball rolling. Tom Hill, 64, is —

continuing his organizing efforts at Tinker and Tony Burshnick, ’60, is trying to get the Altus bunch interested in the Oklahoma Chapter. Additionally, Larry Cole, ’71, has taken initial steps to get a Chapter going at McGuire; you can contact him on autovon 440-3166. And, since the guys at Ellsworth don’t want to be outdone, Bob Bell, ’72, plans to get the organizing committee off the ground in the near future. The AOG office has also sent out feelers to Grads in Ivos Angeles, at Williams, and at Maxwell AFB what about the rest of you??

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The Association of Graduates is a private corporation chartered by the State of Colorado. We are recognized as a tax exempt organization falling under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Code. As such, our annual dues are deductible for those who itemize deductions on their tax return. In addition, since the AOG received royalities from the Franklin Mint Plate and Gyrfalcon Print programs, Graduates may deduct $30 and $20 respectively for each purchase made. To clarify, the IRS has agreed that the portion of the purchase price that was an “add on’’ for the AOG fund raising program represents a charitable contribution to our tax exempt corporation.

INCOME TAX

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Initial planning is underway at HOMECOMING 1977 USAFA for the next Homecoming, 14-15 October 1977. A recent decision announced at the Academy has officially made Homecoming an Academy wide event that will be cosponsored by the Association of Graduates and the —

Academy. This change in emphasis creates many new opportunities for an expanded program and more fun for all. Mark your schedule now and plan to get away from the normal routine to return to Colorado for a weekend with friends and a football victory over Arizona State University. By the way, the idea has been advanced to add a 15 Year Class Reunion to the traditional 10 Year Class Reunion.

What about it ’62, should the original RTBs be the first??

The AOG window decals that were sent out to DECALS all members with the Register package have proven to be a very popular item. For those who would like to have another one, please drop us a note. A self-addressed envelope would be appreciated and would speed up the —

process greatly.

In response to a request from the JOBS AT USAFA Directorate of Graduate Affairs, many USAFA agencies have responded with a list of “Points of Contact” for Graduates who may wish to make inquiries about possible assignment to our Colorado campus. These names are for informational purposes and in no way preclude the necessity to consult and follow applicable AF Personnel —

Regulations.

Electrical Engineering (DFEE) English & Fine Arts (DFEFA) Economics, Geography & Management (DFEGM) Foreign Language (DFF) History (DFH) Law (DLL)

Mathematical Sciences (DFMS)

Physics (DFP) Poli Sci & Philosophy (DFPSP)

Capt. William H. Bloch Capt. Curtis J. Martin Capt. Thomas Salmon Capt. Reiner H. Schaeffer Maj. Donald R. Baucom Maj. Phillip A. Johnson Capt. Walter N. Schrecker Capt. Ronald L. Boatright Capt. Paul Viotti

Academy Staff Chief of Staff (CS)

Lt. Col. Joseph Kohut

Protocol (CCP) Administration (DA)

Maj. D. Caffery Capt. Daniel.). Flaherty, Jr.

Communications-Electronics

(DC) Civil

Engineering (DE) Operations (DO) Chaplain (H1C)

Maj. James H. Brown Col. Morris B. Kinder Col. John L. Wagner Col. James E. Townsend

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (SS)

Security Police (SP)

Col. Lowell R. Edwards Maj. K. H. Rasmussen

Information (Ol)

Lt. Col. John H. Price

Surgeon (SG) Judge Advocate (JA) Personnel (DP) Prep School (PL) Audit Agency (ACU)

Col. Richard S. Foster Lt.Col. Milford H. Knutson Capt. Jack H. Leonhardt Capt. Wayne Kelley, Jr.

Capt. Vladimir Tkach

F.l Seiler Research

Agency (FJSRL)

Lt. Col. John S. Brush

DOI) Medical Exam Review

Board (DODMERB)

Capt. Roger Stevenson

100th NIGHT On 26 February 1977, the Colorado Chapter of the AOG will sponsor a 100th Night Dining-Out for the Class of 1977. This tradition, which will be fondly remembered by many Grads, has fallen into disuse in recent years and the Colorado Chapter decided to resurrect the tradition as their first service project for the Academy.

The Superintendent, the Commandant, and the First Class Council have supported the idea and are participating in the planning of the event. Senator Barry Goldwater has accepted an invitation to be the guest speaker and the Class of 1977 will be joined by the local Grads and their ladies in —

Mitchell Hall for a Homecoming type cocktail party and banquet to be followed by a dance for everyone at the Academy Officers Club. All Graduates interested in attending are invited to contact the AOG office for reservations as soon as possible.

DID YOU VOTE? Points of Contact

Agency

Contact

Commandant’s Staff Cadet

Wing (CWI))

Maj. T. P. Zajicek

C'adet Training (CWI)

Col. William J. Breckner, Jr.

Cadet

Lt. Col. B. R.

Logistics (CWL)

Cadet Operations (CWO) Cadet Personnel (CWP) Dean of Faculty Astronautics (DFACS) Computer Science (DFACS) Aeronautics (DFAN) Behavioral Science & Leadership (DFBL) Chemistry & Biological Sciences (DFCBS)

Ratledge

Lt Col. T. A. Barrett, Jr. Maj. Robert R. Burnham, Jr.

Capt. Tom Kroncke Maj. Larry Druffel Maj. James D. Lang Lt. Col. L.

Ralph Chason

Capt. J. Ross Leonard THOMAS J. ELLER ’61 Vice-President

Civil Engineering, Engineering Mechanics & Materials

(DFCEM)

Along with the Register a ballot was sent to each member of the Association asking for a vote on proposed changes to the By-Laws. Fifteen percentof the membership must send in ballots for a vote to be valid. As of 10 Jan 77, the original deadline for voting, only 6.5% of the membership had returned ballots. The Executive Committee has extended the deadline until 1 Mar 77. This spring we are scheduled to elect ten Directors. Because the proposed By-Laws changes include several items that will impact this election, it is very important that the ByLaws issue be resolved as soon as possible so that the nominating committee can do its work. Find your Register, pull out the ballot, and make your input to the governing of your Association.

Capt. Steven R. Polk 9

OF 1980 UPDATE

By Col. Stanton R. Musser Deputy Commandant for the Cadet Wing It is nearly seven months since we made history at the Air Force Academy with the arrival of the Class of 1980: 157 women joined the ranks of the entering doolies. I welcome the opportunity to present our newly-evolved training philosophy and the status of the Class of 1980, including some comparisons between men and women Cadets. The Class of 1980 was selected from the largest pool of qualified candidates in recent Air Force history. They represent the very best our society has to offer.

The Academy makes the assumption that each cadet is a potential leader. It is our job to develop that potential and to prepare the Cadets to be dedicated, motivated officers. In the past, one of our objectives had been to test a Cadet’s commitment during Basic Cadet Training (BCT).

However, we discovered that at an average age of 18 years, 4 months, most Cadets have not yet committed themselves to a military career. We have to help them develop a sense of dedication and motivate them towards the military life.

Therefore, since early spring 1975, we have been evaluating our Wing level military training program.

Under the leadership and guidance of the Commandant and the Superintendent, a new philosophy of training was implemented this past summer. The keynotes of this philosophy are realism and relevance. Techniques of training and leadership styles must conform to those which would work equally well anywhere within the Air Force. This is realistic as it allows the upper class to practice leadership techniques which they can use to motivate their subordinates both now and in the future.

This year, Cadets have moved away from “squat-thrust” leadership to a style of leadership based on positive motivation. Whereas Cadets once often used negative motivation to enforce compliance, they now rely on encouragement and positive reinforcement to achieve objectives. The program was implemented this year in BCT. The new approach respects the dignity of the individual and, as a result, encourages respect for those in positions of authority. The results have been positive: Fourth Class Cadets appear to be better motivated than Cadets were under the previous system. They are equally welldisciplined and are just as well prepared to assume the responsibilities of a Cadet. Attrition for the Class of 1980 is lower than for previous classes. For example, the following figures indicate attrition percentages at a common point in training for the four classes at the Academy, each class at the 22nd training week:

CLASS 1977 1978 1979 1980

% ATTRITION 15.07 12.36 13.25 10.73

We believe this is a result of our new approach to training and other people-oriented programs instituted by the Commandant and the Superintendent.

After reviewing the overall philosophy of training, we have made several adjustments in our training program to emphasize learning instead of maintaining a total stress environment. For example, instead of one-on-one individual questioning, fourth class knowledge training may now be conducted in less formal individual, small group, or large group sessions. The intent is to provide an optimum 10

learning environment for both the trainer and trainee. An important factor in the success of this training program has been Cadet involvement. Since they have been involved in the planning stages, the results of the implementation phases have been more productive. Apart from these differences in the approach to training, the curriculum is essentially unchanged. The program is still extremely rigorous and demanding, as well it should be, and time compression still places a great deal of pressure on the individual Cadet. Standards of performance remain high and discipline is strict. The aim of this training is to support our mission, which is to produce the best possible and women officers for the Air Force.

With the admission of women in the Class of 1980, we looked at our training programs to ensure they would be the most effective way to train women as well as men. As a result of our research, we developed a philosophy of common training for both men and women. Our goal was not necessarily equal performance from the women but rather an equal level of effort. Consistent with this training men

philosophy, the 157 women who entered were assigned for the first semester to 20 of the 40 Cadet squadrons, where they participated in all squadron activities and where the Cadet squadron chain of command was responsible for their training. Beginning with the spring semester, the women were

assigned to all 40 squadrons.

To effect a smooth transition from an all-male institution, the Academy brought in 15 women Lieutenants as Air Training Officers (ATOs). These officers are feminine role models for the freshmen women, and help them define themselves as women in what has traditionally been a masculine environment. The ATOs underwent an intensive 5 month training program designed to make them proficient in military and counseling skills and to increase their physical conditioning. Their success paved the way for Cadet Wing acceptance of the doolie women. As a result of their experiences, the ATOs were able to help the upperclass Cadets train the women this summer. They also perform some of the functions of the upper class in the dormitory area. The upper-class Cadets, however, have not relinquished their responsibilities in training the women.

They have rapidly solved any problems encountered, and most have given their support to accepting the women into the Wing. Certainly there are some who have not yet fully accepted the idea of having women at the Academy, and we expected this. In general, however, the transition is progressing well with little or no problems.

Another factor in the women’s transition into the Wing was the establishment of a separate women’s dormitory unit at the top floor of Vandenberg Hall. This arrangement was essential to the proper functioning of the ATO program, and had the added benefit of letting the women develop a network of reinforcement among themselves.

There is some disadvantage to this arrangement in that the upper class does not have complete control over the women’s training and the women sometimes feel isolated from their squadrons. Nonetheless, we feel that for this first semester, with the small number of women, the advantages of a supportive atmosphere far outweigh the disadvantages. Beginning in January 1977, a second women’s dormitory unit with a capacity of approximately 60 women was created in Sijan Hall, and the women were evenly assigned to all squadrons in the Wing.

Our initial experience in training the women came during BCT. The women pitched in to work, and by all

NEW TRAINING EMPHASIS objective standards, they performed well. They participated in the confidence course, the obstacle course, and small element leadership, as well as in pugil stick competition and bayonet assault. The assault course was a particular psychological challenge for the women in that, for the most part, they have not been socially conditioned for fighting and military training. Nonetheless, the women adapted.

The Class of 1980 has performed well. Since the academic

updated its techniques to ensure the best possible product.

The experience we have gained with the Class of 1980 will provide a foundation on which to build for the Class of 1981 and those to follow.

one-half over, there are some areas in which to progress. The recent semester academic progress report shows that the men and women are doing comparable work. Militarily, there has been very little, if any, discernible difference. Women participated in fall drill competition, are members of the drill team, honor guard, and drum and bugle corps, and do extremely well in routine and stand-by inspections. They have a lot of enthusiasm and work hard to meet the standards maintained by their counterparts. The physical training is an important part of our training program as all Graduates will remember. Men and women Cadets are required to meet comparable minimum standards on the physical fitness tests, based on physiological differences. The only actual changes are that women do timed flexed arm hangs instead of pull ups, and participate in fencing and body building instead of boxing and wrestling. The women participate in intramurals with their squadrons on an equitable basis and are learning, along with the men, leadership and competitive skills which will be of use to them during their entire careers.

Women have also shown great interest in the intercollegiate program. Many are currently involved as either athletes or managers on men’s, women’s, and coed teams. year is

measure

I am very optimistic about the future of the Class of 1980 and the classes to follow. The purpose of the Academy is to develop in our Cadets the moral and physical qualities

required for leadership in today’s ever more complex and changing Air Force. We want to develop people with a capacity for clear analytical thought and good common sense. To that end, we constantly review our programs to ensure they are developed to meet established training objectives. We are currently developing a formal on-the-job training system for all four classes. The intent is to provide a structured program where Cadets receive practical training in their job responsibilities. Since fourth classmen do not have any specific job responsibilities per se, they will be taught the basics of being a Cadet, fourth class knowledge, and towards the end of the year, the job responsibilities of a third classman. The upperclassmen will receive general training on the responsibilities of their class as a whole, and specific training on their individual jobs as squadron commander, element leaders, element sergeants, etc. This training will be conducted before and after they assume their jobs. This program will provide practical training in a realistic environment and is very similar to methods already in use within the Air Force and industry. But the Academy is more than just a training program; it is a place where we instill values and perpetuate a philosophy of responsibility. We have developed, and will continue to develop, training programs that are responsive to the needs of the Cadets and the Air Force. This is done with all the professionalism and insight at our command. An example of this ability to respond to the times has been, of course, the admission of women.

The Academy has not changed its basic principles nor its

“Commitment to Excellence.” The Academy has merely

Colonel Stanton R. Musser is Deputy Commandant for the Cadet Wing, U. S. Air Force Academy.

Colonel Musser was born on April 2,1936, in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Gettysburg High School, Gettysburg, PA, in 1954 and from Gettysburg College in June 1958 with a commission as a Second Lieutenant and a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. He earned a Master of Arts degree in personnel management from Central Michigan University in 1975.

Colonel Musser is a Command Pilot with nearly 4,000 hours of flying time logged primarily in the F-100 and F-4 aircraft. Colonel Musser’s decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with ten Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Purple Heart.

Colonel Musser is currently serving his second tour at the Academy. His initial tour was cut short in 1966 by his selection to join the world famous USAF Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, at Nellis AFB, Nevada. Colonel Musser flew right wing in the F-100 for two years and switched to the slot position when the Thunderbirds transitioned to the F-4E Phantom in 1969.

During this period, he flew over 300 official airshows in 20 foreign countries and all 50 states. He flew two tours in Southeast Asia and completed over 260 combat missions.

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A-HALL REVITALIZED

By Colonel James P. McCarthy Vice Commandant of Cadets Arnold Hall, the social center for the Cadet Wing, has been far below its potential in Cadet use because of the formal atmosphere and lack of an adequately coordinated social program. It offers great potential as part of a program to improve the Cadet way of life in keeping with the Academy’s philosophy of positive leadership and

management.

The Association of Graduates is making its contribution to this effort. The Executive Committee authorized $5,200

toward the purchase of stereo equipment for two new music listening rooms in Arnold Hall. I would like to describe for you how your contribution fits into the overall program to make Arnold Hall the focal point of Cadet social life.

The program involves two basic changes an improvement of the facilities and a change in basic philosophy.

Arnold Hall will become a place where Cadets can go during their off-duty time and relax with a variety of entertainment on a scheduled basis. A qualified activities staff will develop a year-round social program designed to integrate all of the Academy’s functions with the types of social activities Cadets prefer. For example, the social the athletic program by program will complement providing food and entertainment before and after home basketball and hockey games. A published calendar of activities will enable Cadets and their dates to plan months in advance.

Under the guidance and support of General Allen, a planning group established new initiatives to revitalize Arnold Hall. Ideas from Cadets were plentiful, and possibilities for change were almost open-ended. Arnold Hall itself requires some modifications in this program, but for the most part it is capable of accommodating the expanded social program.

One of the first things to be completed is an ice cream parlor which will feature make-your-own ice cream dishes.

Cadets will be able to get ice cream from the old fashion soda fountain and add their own toppings.

Pizza has always been popular with Cadets. A new pizza parlor, with pizza made to order, will be located next to Richter Lounge.

After satisfying some of the overwhelming hunger of the average Cadet, either through pizza or ice cream, entertainment is needed. The “in” thing right now is the disco. We have the ideal disco setting in the Snack Bar area of Richter Lounge. Installation of a sound system and psychodelic lighting, along with a dance floor expansion, will provide the Wing with its own disco.

The ice cream parlor, pizza parlor, and disco are already entering the final planning stages and should be in operation by late spring.

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A “Doolie Den” will be located on the second floor of Arnold Hall, featuring a rustic atmosphere complete with booths, tables and chairs, TV, rheostatic lighting, and a juke box. The lounges and game rooms will be completely rejuvenated with new furniture, carpeting, and painting.

An electronic game room will be added as well as an art gallery. Several rooms will be available for group functions, including catered dinners.

Cadets now use the music listening rooms in the library beyond their capacity. Two music listening rooms will be added in Arnold Hall. Soft, intimate decor will provide an excellent atmosphere for listening to quality stereo equip12

Colonel James P. McCarthy is the Vice Commandant of Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Born March 7, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, Colonel McCarthy earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Kent State University and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program there in 1957. He earned a Master of Science degree in International Affairs from George Washington University in 1974. Colonel McCarthy has also completed the Air Force Squadron Officer School and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Colonel McCarthy is a Command Pilot with more than 3000 hours flying time and extensive F-4 background including a tour as Squadron Commander of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Da Nang in 1971. His decorations include two Distinguished Flying Crosses, eight Air Medals, the Legion of Merit, and the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Colonel McCarthy served a previous tour at the Academy as an AOC.

ment. The contribution by the Association of Graduates will be used to equip these rooms.

Policy changes have come with physical modifications to encourage increased use of the facility by Cadets. The new dress policy stresses that Cadets dress for the location, weather, and occasion and that they use their own good judgment. In addition to beverages normally served, 3.2 beer will be available on weekends. This is just one more step toward Cadets learning responsibility for their ac-

tions.

The program is ambitious and there are a great many individuals and organizations involved in making it become a reality. The staff in Arnold Hall will be more than doubled to accommodate the expanded program. Eventually, the policy changes and physical modifications will lead into expanded educational and cultural programs. We envision a full of entertainment from spectrum Shakespeare to Rock and a continuing upgrading of entertainment opportunities.

Implicit to this program is a requirement for feedback from Graduates and Cadets. We plan to continually re-

examine Cadet desires for these programs and services, and you as Graduates are also an excellent information source. When you were a Cadet, there were probably quite a few changes that you felt could have been made in the Cadet social program. For too long, Arnold Hall has been a place to go viewed by the Cadet Wing as a last resort when all else failed. When out of money or ideas, or when the snow was up to terrazzo level, it was time to strike out and trudge over to Arnold Hall for a frozen pizza and a coke. The view of Arnold Hall, passed down from Class to Class, was less than exciting. The recent innovations are beginning to change the picture, and Arnold Hall is emerging as the center of Cadet social life.

The changes in the social environment will have a positive impact on the Academy mission. Better performance in all areas is anticipated when Cadets can relax more during free time. Social development will improve, satisfying a criticism of many Graduates. We are grateful that the Association of Graduates has helped to make these

One of the changes to come will separate games from TV

changes possible.

viewing.

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COLORADO AOG CHAPTER TAKES OFF

By A1 Blumberg, ’68 The Colorado

Chapter of the AOG is alive and well.

However, it did not come about without a lot of hard work on the part of several key individuals. initial support for the Chapter came from Jim Wheeler (’64), Executive Secretary of the AOG, and Ray I^eopold (’67). They felt that a Colorado Chapter would be useful for many purposes and the proximity of the Academy might well make it unique among the local Chapters.

An initial “interest” meeting was held on 25 August 1976, at the Academy Officer’s Club. Thirty-five people attended the meeting and each filled out a questionnaire which expressed interests. A Steering Committee was formed from that initial group, with Ray Leopold as Chairman.

(Other members included Joe Morgan (’59), Rod Wells (’64), Ed Petersen (’66), Mark Torreano (’68), Don Hickman (’67), and Randy McPeak (’76)).

A Planning Committee chaired by Rod Wells met several times after the initial meeting to develop a calendar of events. Those activities included the social hour after the

Navy game mentioned in the previous issue, a general membership meeting on 15 November and an Installation Banquet on 20 November. The most important project proposed by the committee was a revival of the 100th Night observance. This project was adopted by the Chapter Board of Directors and planning is presently in full swing, with Wayne Myers (’66) as Committee Chairman.

The Membership Committee was chaired by Mark Torreano and met several times to organize the Navy social and the Installation Banquet. Several mailings were made by the committee in September and October to solicit new members. This resulted in 68 Chapter members as of 15 November.

Joe Morgan chaired the Constitution Committee. This committee produced a separate Constitution and By-Laws that were approved by the members on 15 November. The last committee set up by the Steering Committee was a Nominating Committee headed by Joe Rodwell (’64). The committee proposed a slate of candidates to the general membership meeting and the following officers were elected: Joe Rodwell ( 64) President Vice President (Colorado Springs) Tom Wilson (’61)

Vice President (Denver)

Secretary

Gary Baughman (’62) A1 Blumburg (’68)

1 )on I lickman (’67) Treasurer Joe Morgan (’59) Director (Colorado Springs) Director (Colorado Springs) Ray Leopold (’67) Mike Hayner (’67) I )irector (Denver) Chris Paulson (’69) 1 )irector (Denver) These officers were installed at a banquet on 20 November.

Several Board meetings have been held and plans are proceeding rapidly for the 100th Night festivities (26 February 1977). The Chapter is planning several other future service projects with the Cadet Wing and is also looking closely into the revitalization of the Committee of 40 concept.

Joe Rod well, '64 new President of the Colorado Chapter of the Air Force Academy Association of Graduates is congratulated by Ray Leopold ’67 chairman of the chapter’s organizational steering committee while Tom Eller ’61, Vice-President of the Association of Graduates looks on.

The installation took place at a banquet on November 20th in Colorado Springs.

As mentioned earlier, the Colorado Chapter of the AOG has made significant progress. A lot more is possible. In particular, new members are needed. If you are interested, call A1 Blumburg at either 808/472-2640 (AV 259-2640) or 808/598-0928. Also, you can write UACOC, Box 7817, Colorado Springs CO 80988. We are looking forward to a

good year, so come join us.

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PREP SCHOOL IN SIXTEENTH YEAR

By Capt. Bud Kelley, ’66 Last summer the USAF Academy Preparatory School entered its sixteenth year of operation. Graduates, like many of the people stationed at the Academy, are usually aware that the Prep School exists, hut they don’t really know what the Prep School mission is, who the students are, or what really goes on at the Prep School.

The Prep School, located in the Community Center area, 1961. The Prep School’s initial charter was created in stated that no building would ever be builtin supportofthe Prep School; therefore, the classrooms are converted dormitories, and the Airman Dining Hall, Clothing Sales Store, Base Kxchange, and Base Gymnasium support the Prep School activities. There are many advantages to being located on the Academy grounds. The cadet candidates, as Prep School students are titled, get a first-hand view of ('adet life, and subsequently have the opportunity to see if their findings meet their expectations. Cadet candidates also learn about the Air Force, its traditions, its mission, and the life of an officer. Like all such experiences, no student can completely know what the real thing will be like, hut he certainly does have an idea of the goals of the institution and what it takes to succeed at the Academy.

At its inception, the School’s primary mission was to help active duty enlisted members obtain commissions at the Academy. Since then the School’s concern has expanded to include members of minority groups, students fromdepriv(‘d areas and dependents who have suffered scholastically as a result of inadequate schoolingorcountless moves. The Prep School also gives unsuccessful Academy nominees another chance to compete for an appointment. This year, the initial enrollment of 259 included 22 per cent Regular airmen, 55 per cent minorities, and 9 per cent women. The Prep School is an opportunity school. It offers intelligent, deserving young men and women an opportunity to achieve a goal they would normally never achieve because of a disadvantaged high school education.

The Prep School year begins in late duly, with three weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT), supervised by three N(’() training instructors and six second classmen.

This training includes drill, military decorum, wear of the uniform, physical conditioning and inspections. When BMT ends, academics begin.

Fach weekday morning the students receive two classhours of Fnglish and two class-hours of mathematics. The Fnglish program uses the latest concepts in teaching while placing an “old fashioned” emphasis on basic English skills. In the syntax course the student must be able to identify and label each word in a sentence correctly according to its usage. The literature course exposes the student to the four basic literature genres and includes a classical historic approach to literature. Cadet candidates write over 20,000 words in the English program and read more than 1,900,000 words during the year. A remedial English program is also available for those with major

problems.

Mathematics instruction progresses from fundamental

algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to differential and integral calculus. Also included are selected topics such as vectors, matrices, complex numbers, probability, and engineering applications. Although a review of basic math is required for all students, differences in ability are recognized. Students may he placed in accelerated, regular, or remedial math courses. Approximately two-thirds of the 14

Prep School students begin with a deficiency in English and the other third with a deficiency in mathematics. The school prefers that a student not enter the Prep School deficient in both areas. The three-tier mathematics program coupled with the intensive English instruction permits each student to work at a level commensurate to his or her ability.

The weekday afternoon schedule includes a two-hour study period, which is often used by instructors to give mandatory extra instruction to those in academic difficulty. In addition, the afternoon is filled with an intramural and physical conditioning program. The intramural program involves sports that are physically demanding, require comparatively little equipment, and are suitable for women as well as men. Women at the Prep School take part in intramural sports alongside the men. In addition to the intramural program, the Prep School has varsity sports which include football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, and lacrosse. One woman cadet candidate earned a position on the Prep School varsity soccer team. The team had a 5-1 record and defeated the Academy JV’s.

The long hours of study, seemingly endless exams, standby inspections, parades, physical training, cadet candidate athletic events and weekend privileges become a way of life for the cadet candidates from early August until early May. The reward for success at the Prep School is an appointment to the Air Force Academy.

Each year, about 55 per cent of our students enter the Cadet Wing. Their success rate, both in the Wing and later in the Air Force, parallels that of the cadet class in general.

Through the years, 5 Cadet Wing Commanders, 1 Deputy, 10 Group Commanders, and 66 Squadron Commanders have been Prep School graduates. Two Prep Schoolers have received Fulbright scholarships; one is a Rhodes Scholar; and one is the first black student in Tulane’s Medical School. Militarily, Major Ed Shirley has become the first Prep School graduate to be selected belowthe-zone to Lt. Colonel. Prep School graduates have collected numerous decorations, including three Air Force Crosses and four Silver Stars. The only Academy graduate to win the Medal of Honor, Lance Sijan, was a Preparatory School student. He was selected for the class beginning a year before the facility on the Air Force Academy grounds opened and attended the Navy’s facility.

There are two routes to attending the Preparatory School. Active duty airmen first contact their base education office to review requirements and obtain application forms. Those individuals still in civilian life are selected by the Academy Registrar from unsuccessful candidates for the Academy. Unsuccessful candidates are asked if they are interested in the Prep School when informed they will not be selected for the Academy class. Those expressing an interest form the basic group from which the Registrar will select the next Prep School class. Once selected, these formerly unsuccessful candidates join the Reserves and are called to active duty to attend the Prep School, along with Regular airmen cadet candidates.

When asked about the Prep School program and its graduates, Colonel Ben M. Pollard, Prep School Commander, said, “When you consider that Prep School students begin their careers as‘high risk’candidates due to disadvantaged high school educations, their ac-

complishments are particularly noteworthy.'These young men and women are an inspiration to work with, and make it

an

exciting program for all of us.”

FUND RAISING EFFORTS TO INCREASE Paul Viotti, ’66 AOG Board of Directors

The only thing constant at USAFA is change. A current in point is Arnold Hall which is undergoing a major transformation. A pizza parlor and discotheque are being installed; there are also plans for a “Doolie Den”. The Association of Graduates has contributed to this effort by donating money for the purchase of stereo equipment for two music listening rooms. Parish Memorial is also being refurbished and the Association is contributing to that effort as well.

Participating in these projects as well as building the War Memorial, sponsoring scholarships and conferences, assisting Squadrons in Air Power Room remodeling, and case

supporting Homecomings, are costly ventures. In addition, there are longer range plans for increasing services to members and for constructing an AOG headquarters building since the Association offices are rapidly outgrowing the current space in Harmon Hall.

In our short corporate history, the AOG has engaged in fund-raising projects with considerable success. The campaign that raised money for the War Memorial several years ago was well supported by the Graduate community. the Franklin Mint offerRecent merchandising efforts have also proven to be quite ing and the Gy rafalcon print successful. Plans being formulated for implementation in the near future include offerings of high quality merchandise, annual fund raising drives, and deferred giving plans —

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FALL FALCON

SPORTS WRAP-UP Pacing the 1976 fall sports were soccer and water polo which both claimed league championships. The Falcon soccer team captured the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Soccer League (RMISL) title for the 10th time since 1956 and finished the season with an 8-5 record. Four soccer players were named to the RMISL first team. In water polo, Air Force claimed first-place honors in the District 7 Tournament and closed out its sixth season with a 15-7 record. Men’s cross country and women’s volleyball also finished with winning seasons, claiming 5-4 and 7-6 marks, respectively, while women’s cross country gained experience in exhibition meets.

Football wound up with a 4-7 record but a strong finish engineered by a bevy of young players gave hopes of improved fortunes for the next several seasons. Young players started figuring prominently in Falcon plans by midseason and were instrumental in the 31-30 upset over Arizona State on Nov. 6 and the 41-21 triumph over FiestaBowl participant Wyoming in the season finale on Nov. 20.

In the final three games, freshmen players accounted for 11 of the 12 touchdowns scored in that span. In the upset over Wyoming, freshman quarterback Dave Ziebart threw for three touchdowns while freshman fullback David Thomas scored the other three Falcon touchdowns on runs.

for those who wish to participate in this fashion.

Current dues and earnings from the life membership fund are used primarily to pay for the Quarterly Magazine, the annual Register, and other services provided by the Association to the membership. After these expenditures, remaining funds from these sources are extremely limited. Thus, the Association must raise additional money if it is to participate in major projects of long term benefit to the Academy, the Cadet Wing, and the Graduates. Appropriated funds simply are not available for all the many worthwhile Academy projects; the Association of Graduates can make a substantial contribution by supporting such activities. Incidentally, this role for the AOG is also consistent with its tax exempt status as an educational and charitable organization.

In some respects our Association has lagged behind our counterpart associations at the other Service Academies which have engaged in large scale fund raising for years.

Annual fund raising drives have raised as much as a quarter of a million dollars at West Point and Annapolis. In terms of participation, older graduates have been in a better position to contribute, but even younger classes have chipped in generously. The net result has been Graduate sponsorship of many worthwhile and permanent projects.

The Fund Raising Committee of the Board of Directors is to your suggestions concerning fund raising open programs and worthwhile projects that the Association of Graduates should support. The Board plans to launch the initial Annual Fund Raising Drive in 1977. Drop us a line and share your ideas with us.

Ziebart, a 6-2, 185-pounder from St. Joseph, Mich., who also engineered the upset over Arizona State, completed 19 of 26 passes against the Cowboys for 339 yards besides rushing for 36 more yards, giving him 375 yards total offense, only five from the school game record held by Bob Parker.

One of Ziebart’s passes was an 89-yarder to junior split end Paul Williams along the right sideline for a touchdown, longest pass play in school history.

Thomas, a 6-2, 227-pounder from Center, Tex., wound up as the leading scorer with eight touchdowns for 48 points besides finishing as the second best rusher with 440 yeards.

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TO THE EDITOR To Members of the Association: I have appointed the following Nominating Committee to prepare a slate of candidates for the election of ten directors to replace those whose terms expire on 1 May 1977:

-Joseph B. Mandel, ’61, Chairman 1657 Woodmoor Dr Monument CO 80132 Home: (303) 481-2851

Lt Col -John I).

Macartney, ’60 (USAFA/DFPSP) 160 Arequa Ridge Dr Colorado Springs CO 80919 Home: (303) 599-7482 Office: (303) 472-2270 -John F. Olive, ’67 The Olive Company 1417 Porter Dr Colorado Springs CO 80909 Office: (303) 574-6000

Capt Gary -J. Hutson, ’71 (USAFA/DFCEM) 2125 Saddle Place

Colorado Springs CO 80907 Home: (303) 598-6097 Office: (303) 472-2054 Lt Frederick S.

Knowles, Jr, ’73

(557th FTS) Qtrs 4405B USAFA CO 80840 Home: (303) 472-6165 Office: (303) 472-3655 Lt James K. Arter, Jr, '75

(557th FTS) 3635B Rebecca Lane Colorado Springs CO 80907 Home: (303) 574-5670 Office: (303) 472-3655 I urge all interested graduates to contact the committee directly, or through the Association Office (303) 472-2067

before 1 March 1977.

DAVID M. GOODRICH President ********

Dear Jim, Please accept my sincere appreciation for the superb job you and the Executive Committee are doing in managing the affairs of the Association. Nevertheless, I am concern 16

ed over what appears to be apathy on the part of many members of the Association. Specifically, I am disappointed in the level of interest and participation by our members as well as by many of our Directors. During the past two years, I have heard from only three of the thirteen Directors who are not stationed at the Academy. Last fall when the By-Laws changes were submitted to the Board of Directors for a vote, eight of the 23 directors did not even bother to return the ballot.

Recently only 459, or 6.5%, of our members bothered to return the ballot on proposed By-Laws changes.

Through the efforts of a few, the Association has been very successful in fulfilling the objectives of its By-Laws.

This is evident in the Annual Report published in the Fall issue of the Magazine. But, the Association is only beginning to come of age and it needs the loyal support, commitment, and participation of large numbers of its members if it is to become what it should be. In the coming election I challenge interested members who are willing to bear the effort and expense of real participation to run for office. I challenge the membership to elect only those who are willing to work. I challenge the members to require the Board to be responsive.

even

THOMAS J. ELLER ’61 Vice President AOG ********

Gentlemen, I have both the pleasure and displeasure of forwarding the following news concerning Graduates for inclusion in the various class sections of the AOG Magazine.

As part of the European Theater realignment actions recently announced by Secretory Rumsfeld, the 480th TFS was activated on 15 November 1976, assigned to the 52 TFW at Spangdahlem AB, Germany. The squadron is equipped with F-4D Phantoms. The high number of USAFA graduates assigned to this squadron bears mentioning. The following graduates are currently members of the new 480 TFS:

Class of 1962 LtCol Howard K. Carroll, Commander Class of 1965 Major Errol G. Reiner, Operations Officer Class of 1969 Capt William J. Dalecky, Aircraft Commander Class of 1972 Capt Daniel P. Narzinski, Aircraft Commander Class of 1974 lLt Jack A. Borah, Weapon System Officer lLt Frank H. Brewer, Aircraft Commander 1 Lt Robert W. Browning, Weapon System Officer 1 Lt Donald E. Kick, Weapon System Officer lLt Ronald L. Garhart, Aircraft Commander lLt John M. Sciacca, Weapon System Officer

lLt Keith K. Trumbull, Weapon System Officer lLt John R. Ward, Weapon System Officer It is with deep regret that I also inform you of the recent death of lLt Martin G. Miller, Class of 1974. On 15 November 1976, Marty Miller was killed in a single F-4D aircraft accident while executing a night TACAN low approach to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Marty, a pilot, was occupying the rear cockpit and the 480th TFS’s Operations Officer, Major Gerald E. Detweiler (nonUSAFA), was in the front seat. The cause of this accident is still under determination.

Yours truly,

HOWARD K. CARROLL, LtCol, USAF Commander *

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Dear Jim: In response to your paragraph relating to nomination of names for the AOG magazine in “Attention in the Area,” I would like to add to the suggested names in your files. I think we might be able to do somewhat better than “Jagged Horizon.”

It would seem that a name for our publication should suggest both the elements of the purpose of the magazine and the common background or flavor from which it stems.

Its purpose, in my mind, is to continue the common bonds that we have with each other and the institution that brought us together. Its background and flavor is bagpipes and bathrobes at 5 a.m., pop quizes, June Weeks, and the many colorful traditions that are military aviation’s

background.

With those two thoughts in mind, I would propose the “Contact.” I believe it catches the purpose well and reflects the AFA’s aviation heritage.

name:

There are other interesting possibilities, such as “Roll Call.” Perhaps, with my apologies to the suggestors of “Jagged Horizon,” you might publish this letter and evoke other ideas along these lines from the fertile minds of your readers.

Sincerely, Jeff Silliman, ’65

Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio

eighteenth year of service which will have a substantial effect on our military way of life and a budding tradition for integrity, what did we do? Where were we? Why didn’t we stand up to be counted?

That question was whether President Jimmy Carter would grant amnesty to Vietnam War draft dodgers and deserters. An issue that was known before President Carter took office and an issue on which the military has done virtually nothing to prevent this discipline destroying act from being forced upon us.

I write this letter because I plead guilty to having been advised what to do and waiting until it was too late to do any good. When the light finally dawned, the only thing I could think was it was too late. We need more time. If we only had a month, then we could react.

Well, I’d had my month. In December 1976, Colonel George E. Day, Vietnam POW and Medal of Honor winner, was quoted in the Richmond News Leader, “If cowardice, disloyalty, rejection of duty, and desertion are to be the new accepted standards of conduct, God help this country. I would ask that every concerned American make his views known to the President-elect and his advisors before it is too late.”

Obviously, it is too late. When I started calling Academy graduates in January to find out what the Air Force was doing about the amnesty question, I got the same reaction.

“Hey, that’s a good question, we should do something but we’re not!” “Too busy with the budget!” or, “We’ll bring it up at the next board meeting.”

Well, graduates, it seems like you all are as guilty a body as I am. You may be in the military, but what’s to keep you from expressing yourself in a reasonable and educated manner on any vital issue that concerns this nation’s destiny as the military leader of the Free World? Personal fear for your career? Disinterest? Or are you too busy to see what might happen, if my fears are realized, as to the conduct of the next armed conflict under the concept of amnesty for the draft dodgers, et al.

What good is the Academy if it turns out graduates who are outstanding individuals and leaders, yet, when taken as a group, they do not exercise their right as citizens in a free society, resulting in efforts that are a mere whisper when a roar is needed. If this school is to produce the kind of men General Harmon envisioned through “Moose” Stillman’s crystal ball, then everybody better get on the stick and get with it all the time. Otherwise, the way things in this country appear to be going now, there won’t be any stick on which to get.

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Sincerely yours,

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In the June 1959 issue of the

Talon, Brigadier General Robert M. Stillman, the first Commandant of Cadets, addressed a letter to the Class of 1959, in which he composed a few words he felt that General Harmon, our first Superintendent, might have said had he lived to see the first class graduate. To quote from that letter “...do not ask me (General Harmon) if I am satisfied with what has been done. I believe that we did our best insofar as we were granted wisdom to see the wpy, but I cannot be content until I have seen how you fare in key positions of responsibility in the defense of our way of life. If thirty years from today, you are universally recognized as men of complete integrity, as men with a sense of duty that is religion, then I will be content. Unless you earn this recognition for yourselves, these wonderful buildings will he as towers of Babel visionary structures whose purpose will never be fulfilled.”

Sir, would you believe in seventeen years we almost had that goal, over ten thousand graduates have brought honor to the Academy through their individual efforts in almost every aspect relating to the Air Force. War heroes, scholars, Olympic athletes, Aviation pioneers and leaders of men.

But, also, when the one question was raised during our —

JAMES P. GUNTER, JR. Class of 1959

Editor's Note: The AF Times of 8 Nov 76, contained the

following:

CARSWELL AFB, Tex. Re the Oct. 25 letter from the female AF Academy cadet citing inconsistencies between female officer and cadet appearance standards. I find her complaint to be unsubstantiated, if not amusing, because male cadets have maintained personal appearance standards different from those of male officers. Often the cadet requirements have exceeded those of officers. Cadets have received demerits for high-water trousers when it was legal for officers to have the same.

Apparently she does not realize that there is quite a difference between being a cadet and being an officer.

Cadets have four years to learn how to be officers. In reality, cadets spend four years attempting to attain perfection at being a cadet, but never quite reaching it. The -

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loop around the Golden Gate Bridge, and then buzzed Market Street waving at the secretaries as they stared out of their office windows.

These men, both of whom won the Medal of Honor, were national heroes during the War and are still revered by those who fly. Yet, if they were in today’s Air Force they would be considered “unprofessional” to say the least.

How were these two men able to “get away” with what they did, and rise to success as pilots? I think the key lies in your definition of the word professional. Both were expert fighter pilots. Bong’s senior commander, General Kenney, (who is credited with saying “The mission of the Air Force

teach a cadet how to become a second lieutenant takes about 10 hours.

If you can believe it, becoming a second lieutenant after four years of being a “zoomie” is, for some, a step down in the world.

I find it interesting that to my knowledge, no male cadets have written Air Force Times complaining about the “buzz job” they got the first day of basic cadet training when the girls got a close cropping, but not the same treatment. The female cadet has something to learn about “equality without exception” in the AF. If male cadets are expected to maintain personal appearance standards that exceed those required of male officers, can anything less be expected of female cadets?

UNLIBERATED GRADUATE course to

Editor's Note: The December Talon.

following editorial appeared in the

There is a new T.V. show on this fall; one that is proving to be very popular with Cadets. It’s called “Baa Baa Black

Sheep” and it deals with the exploits of one of World War II’s most colorful characters, Marine Corps Major Gregory “Pappy” Boyington. To say that Boyington was a hard drinking hell raiser is an understatement. His first combat flying was with Claire Chennault’s “Flying Tigers.” The Tigers flew under contract with the Chinese Government and were paid $500 for each Japanese plane confirmed that they brought down. Boyington left the Tigers when it was announced that they were all going to be inducted into the Air Corps.

Wrangling his way to the Pacific and getting back into the Marines, Boyington found that he was not going to be assigned to an operational unit. After a series of escapades in New Caledonia and Australia, while recuperating from an ankle injury, Pappy dreamed up the plan to form an operational squadron from the pool of replacement pilots.

He would then “borrow” some F4U Corsairs from a training unit and steal a squadron number. Thus was born VMF-214, the Black Sheep, and also the highest scoring Marine Corps fighter squadron of the war. Greg Boyington was one of the most unconventional and insubordinate officers of the war, yet he ended World War II with 28 confirmed kills, putting him in a tie for 4th place in the American kill race, and he picked up a Medal of Honor along the way.

Many people know a little about Major Richard Bong, America’s WWII ace of aces, with 50 kills, flying his P-38 emblazoned with a picture of his girlfriend “Marge” on the side. Our top scoring ace almost didn’t see combat due to one of his antics. Before his squadron shipped out to the Pacific from San Francisco, Bong took a P-38, looped-the18

is to fly and to fight and don’t you ever forget it.”) had the foresight to recognize a superior flyer in Bong and not ground him after the San Francisco incident; and Boyington had proven himself in the skies over China.

Their competence in the air, their ability to get the job done, their skill at the “profession” of being fighter pilots is what enabled them to pull their occasional stunts. They had shown the utmost in professionalism and the strictest kind in combat of discipline-in the air where it counts and where fighter pilots earn their pay.

If all you get from this little account is the notion that, if you become successful in the military you can break the rules, you haven’t really been paying attention. If you ponder it awhile I think you will find that I have been telling the story of two very aggressive individuals. When they focused their attentions on the Japanese they were extremely successful in eliminating that enemy. Yet, when there was no enemy present, they managed to raise a lot of hell in order to find something to do on the ground.

How does this apply to our situation here at the Academy and out in today’s RAF (that’s Real Air Force for the —

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uninitiated)? Boyington and Bong flew and fought in a war time Air Force. We are in a peace time Air Force and a training environment. We do not have the arena to prove ourselves in combat, and thus build up the “padding” of success in the air. Since we cannot show ourselves to be professionals in the air, we must do it through our appearance and actions on the ground. That is partly why we are always “counseled” to get a hair cut and shine our shoes. That is why certain actions and behavior are not tolerated when we do them, even though our peers on the outside may do them. There are several ways to show professionalism, one is through the heroic actions in combat that brought glory and fame to men such as Boyington, Bong, Richter, Ritchie and others. However that way is closed to us, so we must prove ourselves in other, less glamorous and less glorious, ways such as maintaining a good appearance and doing the best at our jobs.

Perhaps one day we will get a chance to prove ourselves in the crucible of combat. They did. And when the situation so will we! presents itself Walt Hern ’77 Editor —

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The offering of the AOG GYRFALCON PRINT Commemorative Issue of the Gyrfalcon print by Charles Krace is still open exclusively to Graduates of the USAF Academy. After 1 March 1977 the AOG will turn over whatever prints remain to Frame House Gallery, Inc. for marketing through their commercial outlets. If you have been procrastinating on ordering your copy, act before 1 March 1977 or you may be disappointed. Also, please note that the new order blank in this issue allows you to choose Mastercharge or Bankamericard if you wish.

Some prints mailed to purchasers from House of Frames in Denver were damaged in transit. These prints are all insured through UPS and should be returned to the shipping address; the entire package should be returned.

All insurance claims should he filed with the UPS agency that makes the delivery.

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SCHEMEN AUR has gone south to Howard AFB to command the 24th Composite Sqdn. And you may have noticed in the new Register that Dick MASON is now the ADO of the Lac Fighter

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Wing at Moody.

Lt Col

Wayne Pittman

Other

Congrats to Bob BROWNING, now Chaplain (Lt Col). Also to MAX and SUSAN MILLER on birth of their son, Scott.

The

New Year

was

kicked off here in

Washington with an

outstanding lunch put together by R L PENN. Besides a better than average turnout of the

Pentagon/War College crowd, six outThey were all guests of honor, but Buzz “Frank Cannon” OLSON was the special star. Thanks to EM time before he joined the chosen few. Buzz will be the first to hang it up with a full 20 years in (on I Leb). Believe he plans to relocate in California. Others who renewed friendships over a cup (or two) were Jerry MNNERAN, Jimmie SMITH, Don MILLER, Ed of-towners made it.

Don LIVINGS ION. Dick CHASE, and HILBER I. who is really a local even if he does live all the way across town, was able to make it and we had a couple of near misses:

LYNCH,

loin

Sam S LARRETT planned to be there, but got snowed out in Foggy

Bottom and Jim GUNTER was going to come up from Richmond, but took a Guard F-I05 on a cross-country instead (you got to be in the Guard, the airlines, or have Gate problems to fly around here).

It was great to see them all and the luncheon was continued well into the night at RL's place. From the success of it, it’s obvious that

moves:

Jim WEST has moved to Honolulu as a DC-10

First Officer with Western Airlines. Marty LOTI ON changed his address to Rocky River, Ohio and Dave R1CHART has moved to

Wright-Patt. Finally, Bob WILDER has made a local move from Maryland to Burke, VA. (iot a letter from Charlie RODGERS out in Calif. He reports

that he. Brock STROM, Charlie ZALESK1, John GULLEDGE, from the remember PUPICH and (you George

second-best class) and respective spouses got together for the UCLA game. As a result of a serious deficiency in discharging his

responsibilities in provisioning the group (something about liquid rations), an ad hoc Class III Board found it necessary to reduce

Pupich to Former New Cadet Pupich. lncidently, underway out there—with Brock as the central for a “Wish 1 Would’ve Stayed In” party on 3 June 79. As I understand it, anyone still on Active Duty is invited to help host any Former Cadet

plans figure

are

of those who chose the other side.

Late note: Nellis status report has Brad HOSMER as ADO or 1)() of the Wing (my sources vary), I om JOZ WIAK also in a Wing

job. and Don MADONNA as C. O. of an Aggressor Squadron.

we'll have to do it again. If you live within an annual or semi-annual commuting distance (Buzz came in from Plattsburg) and want to be notified, drop me a card or give me a call.

Jim RHODES was in the area during his Christmas break at

AWC and called to my attention errors/omissions in my last column. Seems Jim CARPENTER is apparently not a student, but

actually works at Maxwell. Gene VOSIKA and Jimmie JAY,

however, are enjoying the academic grind. That’s one way to get the straight word lire for effect and wait for the corrections. Pete WINTERS has graduated from ICAF and gone to HqUSAFE at

Ramstein, job unknown (to me).

I he two guys who can't seem to hold jobs have moved again. U p at

Ellsworth, Jerry GARBER has changed offices again—he’s a squadron operations officer. Here in The Building, BOB

now

OAKS is assuming his 5,436th job title since arriving on the staff.

He has joined the DP Family by going to work for Gen Kelley in the General Officers’ Group (!)

Steve H AMER,

having worked so hard on acquisition of the

AWACS, is moving out to ARADCOM in Colorado Springs to work

on

its

deployment

in

their

AWACS

shop.

Rog

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Major l orn Sutton 123 Mississippi Dyess AFB, Tex 79607

LtCol John D.

Macartney Arequa Ridge Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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Autovon 259-2270

Autovon: 461-2147 Paul VALLER IE found this old picture while cleaning out some

boxes at his home in Omaha. Did we dance in alpahbetical order in those days? Howie BRONSON and Hal BROST seem to be doing so

at

March AFB in 1957.

I guess we have to confess that after fifteen and some odd years some

people tend to change a little in appearance and otherwise. In

response to several questions concerning the identity of the mystery classmates in last issue’s photograph, I promptly phoned Tom

ELLER for help. 11 anyone wants to complain, call Tom. Anyway,

from left to

right identifying the males of the species I see Bill

Tom Vic Jim AYLSWORTH, WILSON, BOUQUET, WILHELM, Tom ELLER, Bob HERIZA, Spike NUNN, Charlie STEBBINS, Charley DIXON, and Terry STORM. 1 rather think that the young man on the right looks a lot more like Charley than Terry ever did. (He is really Charley’s young son.) Also I have heard some argue that he who stands second from the right is really Milt SU M M ERFELT who spent most of the four years with us as a grey

tag. Milt had

Denis WALSH

came to

the Academy this fall in conjunction

with a squadron sponsor visit. Denis is Operations Officer of the 528th Bomb Squadron (FB-1 I I’s) at Plattsburgh AFB. He said he had talked to Ned WHITMAN, Dick KINGMAN and Ted STUMM at the Army game in October. Ned has a law practice in Suffern, New York; Dick has a resturant business in New York

City; and fed is Hying C-5's at Dover AFB. My Christmas cards reveal that Clem DOUGLAS is still single, an airline pilot and insurance agent plus an Academy Liaison Officer in W hittier, California. Another airline pilot who doubles as a Liaison Officer in Atlanta is Jon McCLURE. Both say they’ll be visiting the Academy this month. Chuck HARP is tilting at the Pentagon windmills and has recently gotten his hand back into farming. He works a 55 acre plot on weekends. Bill TAYLOR, who is assigned to F-4’s at Kadena, is going through Wild Weasel training at George AFB. Roy JOLLY is leaving his technician job with the Air Force Reserves at Tinker to resume his job as a pilot for TWA. He'll still drive Thuds as a weekend warrior. Dale and Sherry I HOM PSON had a Christmas party for all the '60 grads in the DC area. Maybe someone will fill me in on the gossip exchanged there.

Elaine HEAD, who was temporarily staying at Breckenridge, Colorado, has joined Dick in Washington where he is a student at NWC.

Jim

ALEXANDER

has gone to

Kadena

AB, Okinawa from

Moody AEB, Georgia. Bill QUOLLETE, who is an optometrist in Brunswick, Maine, has changed addresses in that city. Paul SULLIVAN continues to shiver at Shemya AFB, Alaska. Frank MAYBERRY PCS’d from Ramstein to Adana, Turkey where he is Chief of Maintenance.

I he

new

commander of Detachment 16

(whatever that is) at l orrejon AB, Spain, is Dick SMITH, recently of Ft. McNair. Bad news: Hardy LEBEL was seriously injured in an auto accident in September and has been PCS’d to the Air Force

hospital at Eglin AEB. Sorry to hear that.

I ragic News: Charles "Jabo” McCAIN was lost at sea in the crash of a Marine Corps CH-53 helicopter 10 miles west of Naha, Okinawa on 4 November 1976. Jabo was a squadron executive officer in the 1st Marine Air Wing at Iwakuni. He was aboard the helicopter as a passenger on a routine flight from Kume Jima to Okinawa.

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great party for many of the 61ers who attended

there for the duration.

Twy WILLIAMS is also spending some more time in Korea.

Twy is at Osan A B in an ops staff job this time. When you see troops marching by Twy, look for Gordie.

Bob and Winnie WAGNER are enjoying the “headquarters life” at Langley AFB, (I believe that used to be the headquarters of tactical airlift command before the big coup.) but Bob says he sure would like another shot at a flying job. Apparently in an effort to substitute another specialty. Bob and Winnie have taken up sailing and say that it is “Great!”

Roger WOODBURY is also there at Langley and I hope to get through to him again someday soon, on the telephone that is. Rog phoned me in the middle of our first OR I in two years and I couldn’t talk. When 1 tried to return his call, he was TDY for theduration, or so

the Captain said.

Had a fine letter from the Art KERR

family. It seems that Art leaving the northwest for the Oklahoma dustbowl. Art will be joining the AWACS Wing at Tinker and will be right in the middle of those big EJAsas if he hasn’t been already.

Dee says that there is no housing available there and she is wondering if tents will be back in style soon. Maybe the Polack still

and

Quickies. George FRIES has moved from Langley AFB to Poquoson, Virginia. Howie WHITFIELD PCS’d from Irvine, California (El Toro?) to Marine Corps Headquarters in Arlington.

a

Homecoming this past year. It is good to see photographs of the old gang especially with their best friends, the wives and sweethearts.

After every Homecoming comes Christmas and one of the best things about that part of the year is the cards and letters. My own Christmas season was very enjoyable as I hope yours was. It was very busy too. I hardly had time to visit with my own family. As I learn to be more organized it will get better though.

Gordon C EAR K E is a Iso very busy and is not seeing his family at all. Gordie is a battalion commander with the 2d U.S. Infantry Division in Korea. I guess a tour at West Point got him all shaped up for infantry life. He says it’s great. We are pleased to note that you are keeping all those tickets punched, Gordie, and we look forward to many great things from you with the gravel crunchers whom we hold in high esteem. For those of you passing through or living in San Antonio, Peggy and the younger Clarkes are residing

Dee

are

soon

has his blue school bus. Dee?

Speaking of Larry KARNOWSKI, I heard that he threw a big party in honor of himself It was one of those big Polish Christmas Promotion parties. Having attended a Karnowski Polish Party myself in the past, I know what those Belgians had to face.

Whilethe Karnowskisaretouring Europeand enjoying lifethere, Steve and Margaret HO are homesteading against the foothills of San Bernardino. Steve finished his tour with the MAC Wing at Norton and moved back to science and SAMSO, but fortunately, he didn’t have to move out of the neighborhood. They are very pleased to be staying put for a while.

I hough many more of us would like to stay put fora while, some have to move. Don MC CAR I ER is fearfully following the long .

lines of successf ul staff men back into the cockpit to get through the nine year gate. M PC claims to have no openings in any weapon

system but C-130s. Speaking for Darrell KOERNER and myself down here on the windswept plains, there aren't many openings in that program either. We’ve been in it for some time nowand haven’t ray of light yet.

1 understand that Eowell JON ES moved out of a good squadron

seen a

evening for Roger and Judi RHOADES and Jaon and I one recent wintery day. Gail and Peggy PECK opened their doors to fifteen Red Lag couples and friends on New Years Eve. Gail related that a good time was had by all and in contrast to earlier gatherings his house was not destroyed.

operations officer job at Little Rock AFB for a staff job in Ramstein, Germany. 1 guess he had to make room for all the L/ Cs looking for jobs. I’m sure you weren’t dragged, Lowell.

1 can calculate from the change of address card of Dick and Colette GODDARD that Dick is being moved by the gate as well.

He has moved from Wright Patterson AFB to Vance down at old Enid, Oklahoma. 1 suspect that you have a few years of flying ahead of you there, Dick.

In closing, 1 must mention one more item. 1 expressed a hope in

the last letter that there

might be some pictorial record of the meeting of a few of the old group at John KOHOUT’s in-law’s

home after the West Point game last fall. 1 learned that unfor-

tunately, no one was able to sneak a camera in. I did hear another rumor though: A photographer purportedly shot a whole roll of film, but it was all highly overexposed as Charlie STEBB1NS was in the center of every picture. You know how he smiles.

Gayle and John Brothers flank, Steve and Carol Nielson at

Maj. Dick School

the Peck’s.

1310 Mead Terrace Woodbridge, VA 22191 Res: (703) 491-5326 Autovon: 22-59079

Looking over my notes for this issue 1 am again impressed with things happening to the members of the original “RTBs”. In addition to the few quips that were in the last class news the fantastic

column, the Fall edition noted there is a Colonel from 62, that Erv ROKKE was making history by becoming the first graduate to be invested as a Permanent Professor, and John FER is in the front

line

responding to critics who would diminish the value of the Honor Code which is still worthy of our whole hearted support. For

those who may have missed the info runner

Bob BAXTER is our front

and is developing his 0-6 skills in the British Isles as

an

Assistant Director of Operations for F-l 1 1 Conversion.

With the help of Dan DONOVON I was able to compile a pretty good list of those wearing or soon to wear the silver leafs.

According to my count 27% of the RTBs on active duty have been selected for Lieutenant Colonel. Twenty-two are listed in the 76 Register. Since it is no small achievement, on behalf of the Class I would like to extend congratulations to each of the following: Bob ALEXANDER, Chuck ALLPORT, Rip BLAISDELL, Mike BUTCH KO, Howie CARROLL, Paul CLANTON, Jerry DANIEL, Nick FRITZ, Chet GRIFFEN, Don HALLAGER, George HARRISON, Dick KLASS, Gary LENTZ, Bill O’ROURKE, Paul ROBINSON, Pete ROBINSON, Erv ROKKE,

New Year’s Eve at the Peck’s, Nels Running (64), Peggy, Dan Donovan, Gail.

Henry VICCELLIO, Edd WHEELER, Rick WHEELER, Lenney WRIGHT. Those on the Spring 76 list not previously mentioned include: John D1NSMORE, Scott FISHER, Larry GOOCH, Bob KEIGHERY, Paul LANDERS, Steve NIELSON, Ray REEVES, Dave ROE, and LouSVITENKO. The

Jack SWONSON,

Fall 76 list includes: Bob ANDERSON, Bill BROWNING, J.D.

EATON, Art FARRINGTON, Fred FIEDLER, George LARSON Dino LORENZ1NI, Ed MARTINELLI, Daryl OLSON, Dave PEDERSON, Warren ROBBINS, George THOMPSON, Da ve WHITMAN. If anyone is keeping count there should be I 13 of us to meet the board this summer. To all those above a hearty we are glad congratulations and from those of us who remain you are out of the zone.

On the Washington scene rumors

of more to

come.

we

have 33 RTBs

Dave ROE’s

now

and at least

Fellowship at the White

Kcit Tag Bride Caroline and Dan

LtCol Chet Griffin Commander 14th Stu. Sq.

Donovan greet the Afew Year.

House has come to an end and he can now be found in the haunts of AFXO. Rumor has it that an RTB may be moving to that select facility under the new administration, but it is as yet in the speculation stage maybe. In the last issue Leo JOHNSON was abandoned at Tinker but he successfully evaded to Norfolk and will be checking into AF Plans in the near future. J.D. EA I ON called in from Minot shortly after someone in Personnel Programs found his name on the below-the-zone LC list and tried to entice him to the

In spite of the large gathering of “Staffers” here in the Washington area, some of our associates are advancing on the “Command” pinnacle. Chet GRIFFIN has assumed command of the 14th Student Squadron at Columbus AFB, Missippi. Bill O’ROURKE, Commander of the 50th Flying Training Squadron, also at Columbus, invites all Red Tags to RON or refuel at that sunny southern base. Bill is looking forward to going to Senior

Washington area. Edd and Fran WHEELER hosted an excellent

Service School

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soon

and

also

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AWC at Maxwell is renting Bill’s house. With the number of RTBs on schools lists Bill might keep his house rented for a long time. Murle WILSON phoned the Association to pass on that he is now Commander of Det. 6, 41st Rescue and Reconnaissance Wing at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. I’m sure Murle

attending

would like to see you if you’re in the area, but please try and not

make it an official call.

Two RTBs were reported back in flying training. Daryl OLSEN is checking out in the F-l5/ EAGLE and

MaryJo sent a note that

Charlie PRICE was made an offer he couldn’t refuse. C.S. is also

getting checked out in the F-l5 at Luke and by the time you read this will be back in Europe at Bitburg for another three year tour, l o complete the European scene Howie CARROLL accepted a consecutive overseas tour to become a squadron commander in the 52d FEW at Spangdahlem. In the Far East Bob KE1GHERY and family have moved to Clark AB and Dave HOLT, having completed Japanese language refresher training, mailed his Christmas cards from the land of the rising sun where he is an exchange instructor at the Japanese Air Staff College.

From our civilian allies word has arrived that Steve METTLER an engineer for Bell Telephone Lahs in Decatur, Georgia,

is

now

led and

Marcie DYKES have moved to the

Washington area College Park, Maryland.

Denis DEHNE continues to fly RF-4/PHANTOMs for the Nevada Air National Guard, has completed real estate schooling and is now with Myers Realty in Reno and spends some of his free time “pickin and grinin” on a new 12-string guitar.

We have had a few changes at the SCHOOL household since the new year began. First Joan, with the help of the Navy and an observing husband, delivered our newest son, Erich William, 8 lbs.

3 07 1 1 January. Mother and son are doing fine at home now.

Facing a move in March 1 did the old softshoe and moved from an intelligence analyst slot into management where I will continue until June 78. Keep the cards and letters coming as they help immensely in keeping this column going. 1 would also be glad to where led is with Litton Industries at

.,

receive the word one of you frustrated writers would like a shot at doing the Newsletter. Let me hear from you.

(Gail was out of town). Bob and Valerie BRENCI, Barry and Jo MUESE (Barry is a Brevet LC and Lt Gen Furlong’s Exec), Leo and Carole DONAHUE, Mike and Marge FERGUSON, and Bill POVILUS. Thanks for all the Xmas cards and news, and names, and such!

AWARDS AND DECS: Jack MAR FINES has been presented

with his third award of the Air Force Commendation Medal for

meritorious service as an exchange officer at the Spanish Air Force Academy. Jack and Alice are at Malmstrom AFB, Montana while Jack rejoins the crew force as a B-57 pilot for the 17th Defense

Systems Evaluation Squadron. Thomas C. MEIR was singled out for helping his unit at Bolling AFB earn the Air Force Outstanding

Unit Award, lorn is

a

staff development

should also go to Larry MC LAUGHLIN who was selected as a

KC-135 Aircraft Commander for the SAC bombing and navigation competition, GIANT VOICE ’76, held at Barksdale AFB. Good show to all!

ASSIGNMENT CHANGES: Those

Home: (601) 875-1667 Based on the photo in last quarter’s

Magazine, ’63 did not have

many representatives attending the Homecoming festivities. Those who did turn out looked as though they were thoroughly enjoying

promised to send a rundown of the goin’s on but we will have to wait 'til next time as the deadline for this article is rapidly approaching. Hope everyone had a jolly holiday and the New Year looks promising.

CARDS AND LETTERS: Dave NUSS posted a note from the cold north (Elmendorf) reporting he is now Chief, Environmental Health Services for the PEAD hospital and the Alaskan Air Command. Dave also reports the skiing is excellent and that Dr. Hollie THOMAS is Chief of Radiology at the hospital. According themselves. Phil TATE has

Command and Staff College; Paul VERDIER at Armed Forces

College; Thomas BURNS at Naval Command and Staff College; and Vince ECKELKAMP at the NATO Defense College.

Staff

from Shaw to APO Those headed overseas are Bob STORMS 96366; Terry BOSWELL Wing Safety, 32 I FS Camp Amster—

dam, Holland; Dick TROY Chief, Reconnaissance Branch for 17th AF. Stateside moves include: John HELINSKI Colorado —

Springs and HQ ADCOM; Norm WELLS —Seymour-Johnson and 4TFW; Lucky ECKMAN—George and 35 TFW; Howard TOMME Brandon, Wright-Patterson and FTD; Les LYONS FL to San Angelo I X, still with GTE Data Services; Joe H1CKS finished MS in Engineering Management at UCLA and has been assigned to Homestead as Chief, Operations and Maintenance in the Civil Engineering Squadron; and Jim WEAVER Laughlin as T-38 driver/IP etc. Other moves include Bob BRECKEN RIDGE Ft. Bragg; Henry Orange, Calif; Dave SKILLING Gunter AES; Art JOHNSON LAVENDER Springfield, Va; Grand Les ANDERSON Alamogordo; Frederick BAUER San Forks; Bill FLANAGAN Laughlin; Joe JOHNSON —

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assignment! Actually I was directed by HHQ to proceed NLT 30 April 77 to Anderson Air Patch, Guam and the 54th Weather Recon Squadron. Seems the 54th can’t seem to do without my experience and expertise etc. and so on. The happy news was received while 1 was having a joyous two weeks on Midway, Island got home at 2230L Christmas Eve. What more can They do to a Linda and 1 will pick up stakes on orabout 15 March person? So and proceed west as far as Colorado Springs. I will then press on to Guam. Until an address at Anderson is firmly established, mail, including more of those great cards and letters, can be sent to meat: 432 Redwood Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. ....

Maj Rod Wells 105 Fox Hill Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Res.: (303) 599-7966

“News Flash” reporting the arrival of Trista Marie, 5 lbs. 14 ozs.

Office Autovon: 259-8439

born at 5:38 PM, 3 December 76. Both the announcement and the

writes she and Phil will

publish, in January 77, a guide book to Springs. The research must have been heavy work. Can’t wait to get my copy and start eating. Gene M USSELWH ITE, currently at ACSC, must have done something right. According to Gene, he is headed fora remote assignment to Saudi Arabia as Deputy Chief, JPOD. 1 did the same thing, Gene, and They are sending me to Guam. Gene added that Bill and Betty ELBERT hosted a party where everyone brought rememberances from days at the Zoo including Bill’s home movies of “doolie” Christmas. Sounds like a real gasser! Other Yellow Tags at Maxwell attending the fun and games were: Hank and Vonnie LAVENDER, Barry and Nancy WALRATH, Jim ALLBURN restaurants

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Pedro, Calif; and Jim HOCKEMEIER As you probably caught earlier, even ol’ Skip got himself an

my data, guys. Bob LORENZ is headed in your direction.

Enclosed with Dennis and Sue HAYCRAFTs Christmas Card was

card, which had a picture of the entire Haycraft crowd, were beautiful! Phil and Jeanie TATE have become authors! Jeanie

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to

a

attending PME schools Lloyd PROBSTat Air

include Pat CARUANA, Ed SMITH, and

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Maj Skip Lee 3254 Nottingham Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Duty: 8/868-2379

engineer with the Air

Force Office of Scientific Research (AFSC). Special recognition

hoping that your Christmas was enjoyable amid all the mothers-in-law (that’s right, grammar-lovers), pine needles, blown bulbs, dried chip dip, broken toys, crypticassembly instructions, no film on holidays, and burgeoning Bank Americards Alka Seltzer and Excedrin surely went up two points on the Big Board. We’ll have fun over the holidays if it kills us, eh? Actually, I needed that fourth pair of argyles and the scarf things went well with fingers in it. Yet now 1 return to the academic treadmill feeling much like Kotter amid his Sweathogs; there’s a kind of poetic justice here somehow. Oh well, enough prolix profundity que Here’s

assorted

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passa, baby?

The publication of the permanent Majors list used to be attended

with the

same

bated

Electoral College.

breath reserved

for the outcome of the

Recently, however, sweaty palms have been in

order, and so I congratulate one and all who have secured tenure (gosh it’s nice to be on the same promotion list as Joe GRIFFITH for once).

For those of you who scrutinized last issue’s Homecoming photo, 1 should fill in the names: Wally and Gretel WOLN1EW1CZ, Paul and Ernestine DOLE,

Roger and Linda

NEELAND, Glen and

Helen COLEMAN, Butch SCHUER1NG and date, Joe and Sue ROD WELL, whatshisface and Sabra WELLS, and Jim and Dottie WHEELER. Not

again from Chapel Hill trying to explain the Marginal Propensity to Consume to the newest generation of care-lessers, and George ANDERSON is Hying VC-6s in a Saudi is back at AFA

Arabia MAAG. that’s about Well, once again I’ve worked my head to the bone the size of all the news that’s fit to print. Next time send a picture, —

Y’ALL HEAR, NOW! (practice in case of Washington tour).

pictured were others who attended the annual

festivities, including “Hap” BURNHAM (an attorney in Denver), Dale DESMOND (farming in California), LeRoy STUTZ, and

Tim McConnell

Jim SHIVELY.

US AFA CO 80840

Qtrs 441 OB Home: (303) 472-1422

Speaking of photos, please send in any pictures of what you’re Todd, send doing these days and I’ll be happy to print them yours in a plain manila folder and I’ll try to get them by the censors.

In fact, to show you how desperate I am for photocopy, I’m printing a totally candid shot of A1 ROGERS, the only glossy I have BUFF driver extraordinaire, in his pajamas (suitable for framing).

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Congratulations

to

the

six

new

Lt/Cols. in

the class: Jim

ALSOBROOK, Howie ESTES, Bob FOERSTER, Bob GIFFEN, Rich KNOLL, and Orv R AM LO. 1 was happy to see such a sizable contingent of ’65ers on the list. Congratulations again on the recognition; we are all proud of the contributions for which you are now

A1 Rogers: BUFF Driver If you think that the plethora of poop in the following paragraph

from old Tiger Ten, you’re right. It’s compliments of Nick LACEY, now in the Head Shed’s DCS Programs/ Resources, who

comes

rewarded.

finishing up at Armed Forces Staff College, and will be heading off to Osan to By the F-4E early this spring. Mike RYAN will be taking over the column for our class beginning with the next issue. Mike is at Headquarters I AC, an action officer for XPPF, his duty phone is Autovon 432-2719. His home phone is Area Code (804) 868-8164, and he lives at 117 Lee Ave Poquoson, Va. 23662.

In addition tocardsand letters, please send Mike pictures you think would be appropriate for inclusion in the column. I hope you won’t think there is any attempt to restrict authorship of this tri-monthly series to Irish fighter pilots. It was time for me to give it up and Mike said he’d be glad to do it. The transfer took place during a dinner party at Chuck and Mary COLEMAN’s home in Hampton. Chuck is also an action officer at TAC, having just returned from a remote I

am

tour at Clark. Fran McCANN was also at the party, heand his wife

Maureen just pulled into town from Luke. Fran will start AFSC in

fellow Blue Tags. Jack PATERNO is still a bachelor Hying Guard 106s in Atlantic City. He is going back with TWA and plans to be in the NJ-Connecticut area. Denny MONTGOMERY is at ACSC and will go to RF-4sat Shaw; he reports seeing a Delta pilot recently that looked much like George STEVENSON. Norton AFB now hosts John LUKASIK

the

who is navigating his way through the “gate,” Rog HEAD spends

go to Keesler AFB next.

his time at Edwards as an IP at the Test Pilot School getting F-4 and T-38 time; marriage looms near for “Steve B” CROKER who is

Boston. He is under consideration for the position of Commissioner of Alcoholic Beverage Control. They are looking for an experienced individual with sober judgement, of course. Good

passed

on

his

Christmas letter from

an OMS squadron commander at Pease; Kris M1NEAU completed a Korean remote and is now driving F-4s as Asst Ops

now

Officer at Eglin; Jim VERSTREATE is in the E-3A Program Office at Hanscom; Gabe FA 1 MON works for the state as Asst for Policy Planning and Evaluation in Kansas; and the F-4 ISD Team Chief

job at Luke now belongs to J.D. BROWN. Other Tigers reporting include Thad WOLFE in Spokane and Jim FLEMING in L.A. that Thanks a lot Nick and all for sharing your news with us —

Christmas letter idea is super, 1 wonder how many others do it too?

Other moves include Rich PORTER to AFSC then on to Eglin, Bob HOVDE from AFSC to Travis, Jim DAVIS to Redcom at

MacDill, Lee CONNER to ACSC, Dewey BARICH from Wright-Pat to Dover, “Antoine” UNDERWOOD to Ramstein, and “Roby” ROBINSON to Washington, DC. Nellis is where Perry LASH now hangs his hat; Wayne CORDER has moved from Holloman to Langley. Hal “Sky” WATSON is in J-3 Current Opns at the Puzzle Palace; George HESS isat ASCS; Jerry BUTLER at Edwards; John JACOBS has a computer job in Chicago; and Lanny BIJRRILL is at Eglin. Poor fom EGGERS has a hardship tour as a C-9 Ops Officer at Rhein Main (John CUNNINGHAM is

the upcoming class.

More news from the notes I've received. Harry RODMAN finished his MS in Engineering Management at RPI. I also learned

he had a perfect 4.0 average while there

still had time to hustle on

up a degree in art; they Flash WILEY is in the news again in

golf course too, Judi also picked

luck. Flash. Tom HAM ILTON called to say he’ll also be in the next AFSC class. Tom and Linda are coming from Hanscom AFB. Jeff S1LL1 MAN writes from Wright-Patterson that several ’65ersare in the program office for Remotely Piloted Vehicles. Jeff is managing RECCE payloads, Craig WATERSTRAAT has the multi-mission

model, Joe KOENIG is working on a mini-RPV and John CONN is

trying to get all the contractors involved to use the Air Force approved management scheme. Jeff also suggests the name “Contact” as the name for the AOG magazine in lieu of “Jagged Horizons.” You might drop Mike RYAN a line if you too have an opinion you’d like us all to read. Thanks for writing, Jeff, and can you tell me if the Air Force has any plans to improve the RPV still further by eliminating the navigator aircrew station as well as the pilot’s?

Dennis SMITH will also be in the next class here at AFSC. It should be an

especially enjoyable time with so many classmates

here, and I think you will find the program very worthwhile. The course is not designed to overdrive the cerebrum with formal

there too) and Bob ABBOTT is in RF^fs at Zweibrucken. Don

requirements, but it does provide time for considerable thought inspired by an outstanding library, an interested faculty,

SMITH is an F4 Ops Officer at Holloman now, Rob TORNOW

and a superb speakers program. You would be well advised to come

has

entered

AFSC,

Paul

BELMONT

has

returned

from

a

Canadian exchange job to Wright-Pat and Joe BAVARIA is an F-4 Ops Officer at Seymour Johnson. Kelly WILSON is currently an Eastern copilot Hying Electras around the East coast, Jeff BAKER

to

AFSC if the opportunity presents itself.

If any of you get to Korea, the door is always open (the Osan. See ya.

one

closest to the tree stump)

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Capt. J. O. McFalls 712 Galahad Drive

Newport News, VA 23602 Home: (804) 877^228 Autovon: 432-2727/2955

Greetings from snowy Virginia! As I snuggle into my easy-chair for a relaxing Super Sunday, 1 mustn’t delay any longer in offering a super congrats to all of the ’66ers who squeezed by the big promotion board. I say “squeezed by”, because if any of you scrutinized the list, you noticed that it wasn’t a 100% effort by our

back, I find a note from Jerry WENNER, who received an MA in International Affairs at Florida State U in late ’75, attended the Signals Intelligence Officers course at Goodfellow AFB, and

expected

to

be

assigned

to

the

Special Activities Office

at

Aeronautical Systems Division at WPAFB in June ’76. Another letter that has been sitting around for a long time is from Bruce MCDONALD who writes from Hawthorne, CA, and was expecting soon to become a procurer (?) at SAMSO in LA—I assume he will be

procuring inanimate objects. Anyhow, he had spent

10

months with Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, CA, and thought it

guys.

However, now that I’m a card-carrying personnel weenie, I can honestly say it’s not over yet. The list of second time around

interesting to find that the non-military world of Free Enterprise runs remarkably like the military. He had recently seen Dick MILLER who was selling land in the California mountains and

come-backs is growing.

Chuck HEFLEBOWER who is

1 truly enjoy my new job in TAC fighter assignments, because, at last, 1 have some access to more up-to-date info than the change of

AFSC.

address cards. My “old friend” list is growing by leaps and bounds, but it seems as though I hear more from the non-TAC contingent in One of my first callers was our own “boy” LtCol, Eddy SHIRLEY. He relayed his acceptance speech for last issue’s fast but wanted to add that Randy JAYNE, burner of the year award

’66.

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Sid WISE, and Nick KEHOE weren’t doing too badly themsleves.

We finally concluded that Terry O’DONNELL should receive honorable mention for his position as special assistant to the President. I’ll be interested in seeing what Terry will do now that there will be a change of bosses.

Jerry BECKER is Looking into the assignments crystal ball ...

out at Nellis learning to become an aggressor pilot.

He’ll shortly be

his way to join Hugh GOMMELLat Clark. Our group in the P. I. is growing with Kev MCELVAIN holding down the fort at the 13th Air Force DO training shop. Jim TILLEY and Bob DUNSHEE were in the Langley area this Fall interviewing for a NASA job. I had them both talked into it, until I mentioned the VEPCO (Virginia Power Company) rates. They are both still in the Fort Walton Beach area at AFSC, Eglin AFB. I’ve gotten a kick out of many “career counselling” calls received from another one of our Mike guys in the Systems Command rated supplement at Eglin RHYNARD. Bob DUNHAM “touched base” on his way to 12th Air Force Stan Eval. He just left one of the tougher jobs for our a ranger Air Liaison Officer at Fort assignments shop to fill Stewart, Georgia. Any volunteers?

Our own Charley SARFF crosses my path often as he dazzles the TAC/DO folks with his weapons and tactics knowledge. I see where Charlie ROSE has relocated his geodetic survey skills from Wyoming to Patrick AFB, Florida. He and Glenn PERRY can get together for some deep sea fishing. Glenn’s with AFTAC at Patrick.

Thanks to all for the Christmas cards. This year was a bumper crop. I’ll be including tid-bits gleaned from them in future issues.

Led LEDBETTER sent his regards from sunny Hawaii. He and the family temporarily reside in the Islands, while he’s an IBM advisor to the Air Force.

Well, the Vikings are about to kick off. Before I sign off, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the families of two of our classmates who won’t be with us for our next reunion. We are all going to miss John AHERN and Em ROBERTS. Two finer guys I on

could never hope to meet.

Mr. Larry Wilson 1395 Jessamine, Apt 211 St. Paul, MN 55108 Res: (612) 644-2540

A few of you may have noted that the last issue’s ’67 column was rather brief. Miniscule, even. Absent, in fact. I don’t know quite

how it happened, but I simply forgot to write it, and did not realize

Aide

to

the Commander of

Bill KOZMA wrote that he and his expanding family are enjoying Davis Monthan AFB where he has been homesteading since '72 as a Flight Commander for the 358th TFTS. He described being a course instructor in a TAC fighter as being better than not flying at all—but not by much, and regretted the impending transition to the A-10. Chris DYSART, also a Flight Commander in the squadron, and Rick FLEKER is nearby in the 357th TFTS. He has also seen Bruce FREEMAN who is at George AFB, Peyton

COLE who sounds like he is in line for SAC Commander, and Ric WILLIS who was working on his golf game at Williams AFB. F.

Scott

JACKSON

sent

a

note

about

his activities and

associates, most interesting of which were two of the senior partners of his old law firm who were convicted for Watergate activities. always did have interesting friends. He himself escaped Scott-free, and subsequently changed jobs, to a Newport Beach law firm. He chastised me severely for not previously mentioning that Doug BRAZIL married his (Scott’s) sister last year, and he claimed some sort of record in that he and his wife, Susie, have attended every Homecoming since our graduation so long ago. He added a Scott

cryptic note to watch for Pat NESBI TT on the national political scene.

From the “Home of the Dust Bowl” came word of the Ponca City

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an

Terror, Tom BOETTCHER, who resumed old ties with the AFA. For any of you who have glanced at a mag called the Oklahoma Monthly, it would behoove you to check the name of the editor-publisher: yes, it is Tom himself. And, it is a mighty impressive publication, as those of us who know the publisher might have expected. I cannot help but recall the fall of’67 when Tom was reading an unabridged dictionary to ward off boredom in some low level AF training program.

Uncle Sam has seen fit to accept Pete BETTINGER back to the world of AF blue after he did three year’s penance playing Army at

Fort Riley, KS. He spent Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s in Colorado Springs with his family and was planning to attend a

Swiss ski school’s beginner class for the fourth consecutive year. He needlessly commented that he keeps going back because he is a slow a superfluous comment if ever there was one: I have skied learner with him. Peter had seen Royce WOODELL at Holloman AFB, ...

where Royce is an IP in T-28s, and said that Russ LINES has an

Army-related close air support at Shaw AFB. Lee TERRY, wife of John, wrote from Montgomery, AL, where she reported that John is flying F-4Es at Osan, Korea. I detected that she was not overjoyed that he is there while she is in Alabama, and suspect it is related to the fact that they have not been married long. Gary PETERSON sent a note that he is now in Portland, OR and will, in J uly, head for a 2-year fellowship in child psychiatry at UCLA. And, Emil MONDA sent a Christmas letter in which he

described his activities which include working for General Foods, moving into a new house and jogging; and his wife, Marilyn’s, which include spending his money. He also noted that he is

beginning to work on an MBA at Pace University.

it until I, as you, received the Fall ’76 issue and looked in vain to see So much for the personal notes.

what I had written. Next came a rather terse note from the editor.

My thanks to all those of you

To all—a thousand apologies.

who took the time to fire off a few lines—I really do appreciate it.

There is a bright side to the situation, however, and that is the fact that 1 have more volume of input from which to draw. Some of it is

Incidentally, if any of you have pictures of reunions or individuals whatever, that you think might be of interest to the Class, send them to me or the AOG and we will try to get them into print.

a bit

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dated, to be sure

—

but I will try to include it all. Digging way

or

From the Home Town News Service: Tom ADAMS is instruc-

ting Deutsch at the AFA after getting an

MA in International

Affairs in Denver; Ferde ARBEIT entered the AFIT Masters program in Logistics Management; Otis BRENDE received his Masters in Systems Management through AFIT; John FITE was transferred from the Pentagon to McChord AFB, WA, as a C-130 pilot; and Mike GILES is now at WPAFB with AFSC. Now for the Big News of this issue: An inside source has passed on to me the information that, after all these years, the supplier of young

lovelies for the

Doolie

Lea

Dances, the home of the

Dragging of the Weeds Christmas pageant, the prestigious haven for rich, young lovelies, all of whom wanted most of all to land a Zoomie, CWC has closed its doors. Yes, folks, it had fallen on hard

financially in recent years and despite the best efforts of several changes in administration, it was not to reopen for the Spring semester after Christmas. It is truly sad that the state of small private colleges in the US has come to this. It is also truly sad that there is now one fewer place for a guy to find a date at the last minute. 1 have many fond memories of the place. (Editor’s Note: CWC was saved by a Graduate-Community fund-raising activity which raised over $500,000 in a 10-day period to enable CWC to times

remain open.)

I imagine that you all, as I, are aware that this is the year of our 10th reunion. Since Chuck BEATTIE’s drunken utterances of a year past that he would be the east coast coordinator, I have heard nothing more about it. Suggest everyone block the 14-16 October 77 weekend and stand

by for more information.

For those of you in mild climates

I wish 1 were. Recent weather

has been of the minus 60 chill factor variety and these old bones take it as they once—if ever—could. Well, by the time 1 finish my training, maybe Palma d Majorca will need a doctor.

Best wishes to all for the New Year.

cannot

Capt. Mark A. Torreano Qtrs 4409G USAF Academy, CO 80840 Office: AV 259-2008 Home: (303) 472-0713 Welcome back. If this column just stops in mid-sentence, it’s because Jim Wheeler ran out of space and didn’t have room for the mini-novel I am embarking on. Lot to say, so, on to it....

THRILL OF

VICTORY/AGONY OF DEFEAT: Still

more

classmates continue their anti-social actions by being selected for BIZ promotions to major. Respectful congratulations are in order for Cathy and Brooke BAILEY, Anneand Mike BEDNARZ, Pake and Jim COCHRAN, Bonnie and Charlie COOLIDGE, Barbara and

Mitch

HAGAR,

DORGER, Karla

and

Bruce

GERR1TY,

Sandra

and

Bob

Warren

LAMONT, Jody and Carl MCPHERSON, Colleen and Art MOXON, Sally and Mike NAVARRO, and Janisand Stu THOMPSON. That makes a total of 25 Fast Burners in the class so far. Or, are they in the Class of'66 now? Actually, for Carl, this will be his third “class” (’66, ’67, ’68) and one of these days if he keeps pinning them on early, he will be as his contemporaries. About 15 of our classmates Happy Hour recently and let Charlie and Art buy the beer and tell us the secret of their success. For those wondering what it takes, see the article of analysis in this magazine.

(Remember, about 340 of us on active duty are still Captains, so don’t let the “1 am being left behind” feeling weigh too heavily on your psyche.) And speaking of promotions, how did you all do in the new “1, 2, 3 and you’re out” OER system? Actually, the AF developed the system in cooperation with Milton-Bradley, who is putting it out next month as the “Musical Ratings” game. It will be like Monopoly, but instead of going to jail, you go to civilian life (and $50 doesn’t get you back in). Well, don’t be bitter, be better.

the

same

age

three

13-15 Octoberas I mentioned. It has been moved to take advantage of the three day weekend, so remark your calendars. I

only have

to

be

squadron representatives

to

contact

Cort DUROCHER (CS-29). We need 27 more, so write now and

sign up. And no responses to the idea of raising some money and donating a gilt to USAFA. The Reunion Committee needs some guidance now on this, so please write and 1) let us knowifitsagood idea, and 2) what kind of gift would be appropriate.

HOMECOMING '76: As you saw from the photo in the last issue, we had a small but good group of classmates in attendance. I didn’t receive any letters asking what Art MOXON was doing in the photo, so I guess you all know. Tom DEVEREAUX flew in from his assignment with the 82 MAW at Andrews. He was on his way to a

Frontier school in Denver for the Convair 580, the VIP aircraft he

flys. Mike NASH is newly assigned to the Procurement Office at ADC, a rated supplement job. The rest are local yokels. We all enjoyed a good time and Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove (he is the class banker at Air Academy Bank) joined the '68 table for the Saturday night banquet. There was a lot of wine, good conversation, and dancing at Arnold Hall after.

LOCAL NEWS: Phil PIGNATARO is leaving the PE department this May for job with Systems Command at Yokota. He will be Ops Officer for a WC-130/135 unit on a two year tour. Hope he makes it back for the Reunion. Hartsel BECKETT is now living in Manitou Springs. Hartsel left the AF in August 1973 for ajob with Delta, but the energy crisis intervened and Hartsel took up the life of an intinerant worker, going from West Virginia, Atlanta, Dayton and finally here, where he is still hoping for a job with Delta and doing construction in the meantime. By the way. Senator Byrd, the new majority leader, appointed and knows Hartsel, so now you have a friend in the Senate!?? Paul FLYNN and Chuck DUNCAN were here in November attending the High Energy Laser Conference. Paul is at the Weapons Lab working on space lasers, fresh from an AFIT MS program. Chuck is at Livermore Lab in California as a research associate and looking for a job to go to, so give him a call if you know of a good one. Phil DOWSING was also here that week, TDY as a Liaison Officer for an orientation visit.

Phil is in the reserves and working as an architect in Utica, NY. Other news of interest locally involves the recent closing of Ent AFB and the expansion of Peterson AFB (it’s no longer “Pete Field”) where they have just opened a real nice O’Club. The female Cadets have now been assigned to all 40 squadrons, instead of just the first 20 last semester, and some have been moved from Vandenberg to Sijan Hall (still in a separate area). For all you wives who are CWC grads, your school needs your help. CWC almost closed its doors after Christmas break due to severe financial problems, but was kept opened temporarily due to a partially successful fund raising drive by alumni. However, they need lots cash, and I’m sure they would be happy to have your help.

Finally, you are probably not aware that Hundredth Night is no longer celebrated, but before you utter loud cries of anguish, be contorted with the news that the USAFA Alumni Chapter of Colorado is going to sponsor a Hundredth Night Dining-Out in Mitchell Hall this February. With wives and dates there, it won’t have quite the atmosphere of abandon we exhibited on ours, but its better than naught. more

LETTERS/CARDS: I

went over to

IMPORTANT: My comments last column about our 10 year reunion did not generate a tidal wave of response, so I want to drive my point home again. Now is the time to plan to come back to USAFA. However, Homecoming will be 20-22 October 1978, not

volunteers

classmates; Dave BARR (CS-21), Rob LINS MAYER (CS-28) and

want

to

thank all of you who sent

Christmas cards (ALLARD, BARR, DUDLEY, Denny FLYNN,

GENNA, COSNELL, Gary HOFFMAN, HOLLAND, PASKO, WHITTENBERG, LIM, MORAN, VAIL, WOOD, ZYROLL).

It’s a good way to keep in touch and let everyone know your alive, put the class “secretary” on your list for next year. Dave ALLARD is now the unit training officer for the Wing Command

so

Post at Wurtsmith and has a place to stay for anyone weird enough Dave BARR is doing an ENT residency at the Mayo Clinic, doing some surgery, and working long hours. He and Nancy went to DC during the Bicentennial and didn’t get mugged.

Dave adds that Bill BRANT is doing some “high” level mountain climbing at Elmendorf and Basil FOSSUM is in a urology residency in Hawaii. The FLYNNS lamented the passing of theold Ft DeRussey Officers’ Club Barefoot Bar, a sad occasion indeed.

GOSNELLS have been traveling Europe and Paul is now squadron executive officer. The Gary HOFFMANS are expecting their first to be passing thru.

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in

February, finally figuring it out.

He is

working with the LO

program when he has time from his ROTC assignment. Charlie and Nancy HOLLAND took a whirlwind, 8-country, European tour in

May June with relatives. Next summer, Charlie will PCS to AFIT, leaving his plans job at the Military Airlift Center Europe. The ZYROLLS are enjoying their home in a rural setting in State College, PA where Tom is a hospital administrator. Kathy earned a Masters in elementary counseling last year and is working part-time in a local school district. All are welcome to stop in if passing thru.

And thanks for the nice photos sent with the cards.

The final letter was one received by the AOG but which found its me.

Normally, 1 do not quote letters directly, but an exception is warranted in this case. Bob “Petrocelli” POHLMAN way to

writes: “I wish to

renew

my

membership in the Association of

Graduates and would like to update your records regarding my status and location. Your courtesy and attention in forwarding the

requisite forms to the address below would be greatly appreciated.”

Now that’s Bob; officious but pretentious. His Phoenix law firm, Evans, Kitchell and Jenckes, P.C. have found a

man

who

can

obfuscate with the best of them.

MISCELLANEOUS: More babies. Doug and Pat WILSON had twin baby girls (Laura, Rebecca) in September to join their four year old, Eric.

Doug has received a PCS notification to come teach EE at US AFA. MOXON cooperated in the delivery of their second boy, Tim, on 2 November. A born politician. And the ALLARDS say they are still practicing. Good luck!

Art and Colleen

an

The Hometown News Center informs me that John COBB is now Ops Officer with an air traffic control unit at Zaragoza, Spain;

Seth JENSEN received the Commendation Medal for recent duty with the Air Logistics Center at Hill as an engineering manager of bomb guidance systems and is now a 1-41 1P at San Antonio. Mike

ARMSTRONG

participated recently in

Exercise Coronet Red

Coat in Germany, deploying in his A-70 from

Myrtle Beach.

Address changes were numerous. Gary DIK KERS is a Geodetic

Officer at Warren AFB; Dave DRIGGERS is in Seattle; Jeff GORSUCH is working in the youth ministry program for the

Dave, Jenny, Nancy, Jeff BARR

Navigators at CU in Boulder; Terry GRUTERS is in Sarasota, FL; Don HARKING ION joins our other four classmates (COE, MITCHELL, REESE, SULLIVAN) at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, working on an M A as an area specialist; Jim JOHNSON has moved from Wamer-Robins to Loring; Vince LOZITO is at WPAFB; Steve REID is at Mt Home AFB; Chuck

RICHARDSON is

now

in

Memphis.

PHONE CALLS: Jim THOMPSON is an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Colorado in Denver after working with the 5th Judicial District. Mike BUTLER made the Air Force Times,

quoted him concerning the legality of allowing terminally ill patients in Air Force hospitals to die at their request. Seems Mike is

w hich

the Air Force expert in this area of forensic medicine. Steve MISH

featured in a one-page article in the local newspaper’s weekend magazine, which discussed his duty as a Thunderbird, and the fact that in a recent episode of the Six Million Dollar Man, Lee Major’s role called for him to fly right wing, Steve’s position. Steve, did you ask to take his place with Farrah? Rob L1NSMAYER called to discuss his plans to leave the AF and try to fly with theairlines but is finding that his advanced age (32) creates some problems. Rob was working on the A-10 program in the plans shop at Hq I AC. And Mike SOLAR is happy as a weather officer with the Air Recon was

Kelly (4) and Tim (7) GOSNELL

office at Scott AFB, after tours at Yokota, Guam and McClelland.

Now, go back, reread the “IMPORTANT’ section and write me a letter with your inputs. Remember, ve half vays of dealing vith non-contributors

...

Capt Gerald I). Luallin 10745 Beclan Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916 635-7719 Hello

Everyone,

I apologize to everyone for not writing the newsletter last quarter no

excuse, sir/madam. I'm sure you are anxious to

hear about

that has accumulated on my desk since my last input.

In will start with congratulations to those individuals whose hard

the

news

work has brought them selections as Majors. 1 researched this list through Steve Soteropoulas and the Air Force l imes, so please feel tree to correct any errors or omissions. Those selected were Tom

CASE, Guy GARDNER, Jeff GRIME, “Foot" INGERSOLL, lorn KECK. Gary LINDNER, Denny McGUIRK, Don

McSWAIN, PARRIS,

Toby (7) and Tate (4) ZY ROLL 26

WARNER.

MIKOLAJCIK, Frank MOORE, Lindsay RAKESTRAW, Bart TUCKER and John I hat is a total of 14, of which 1 I were pilots, 2 lorn

Don

non-rated and one navigator-for gratulations from the class.

you

stat-buffs.

Again,

con-

Denver seems to be a great attraction to our civilian graduates.

Received a letter from Gary BONE, he is living in Denver with his wife Pam, Lauren, 3 years and Justin Daniel, 3 months. He writes that Chris PAULSEN has finished DU law school and hasjoined a local law firm. Gary, Chris and other grads in the Denver-Springs are

area

working on

interested you

can

the Colorado AOG

Chapter.

call Gary at home (922-2209)

or

If you are his office at

Management Recruiters (303-320-4221). Mike ROSE is also a lawyer in Denver. He has been invited to be a guest speaker at the Academy on the Honor system.

I received a good Newsletter from Jan CARLTON P.K.’s —

wife. P.K. and Jeb HALLE I I have 1 Vi years left on a 5 year surgery residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center (WHMC). At WHMC is Ed JONES on a fellowship in infectious disease; Paul FARRELL is finishing as chief resident and will go to Alabama on a

cardiology fellowship; Denny MAYS finished at WHMC and is

stationed at Elmendorf; Harry LAWS finished in pediatrics and is at Ellsworth; Terry STAKE is a medicine intern. Mike MARTIN is in Italy. C raig H IN MAN is in urology residency at Duke. Craig and Donna have two children, the last of which was born on Halloween.

Bill WADE is a flight surgeon at Maelstrom. “J. R. RICHARDS is a UN advisor in Egypt. Roc BOTTOMLY begins Seminary in Dallas, soon. Bob CORNELLA is business manager for a Los Angeles factory. Jim HEWITT is still General Carlton’s Aide at Scott. Tommy LOVE is completing his medical education in Ft. Worth. Stan ROSEN, recently married and living in San Mateo, is a consultant to the German Air Force. Thanks for the letter, Jan, with information gathering techniques like this you may well be the next

In

class secretary.

effort

an

to

add

some

spice to

these newsletters

“Bugs”

FORSYTHE has composed a letter of information about his new job as an engineer and corporate pilot for the Eby Construction

Company

in Wichita Kansas. Due to the nature of the readers of

i.e. this column 1 have expurgated most of his original comments “happier than a bull in a herd full of heifers” is not the kind of spice that you’ll read here, well maybe once. that devoid some of the comments “Bugs” has recently touched base with are: Tom KENDALL a General’s Aide in Korea interesting; Dick WHITE is on an Some of the classmates

Pentagon. Scott BENCH is Hying F-4’s incognito. Les DYER, a T-38 IP at Sheppard, and his wife Connie recently became parents to Todd. Thanks for everything. Bugs, try rubber boots, they are slippery but sanitary.

Dick SWANSON and his wife Sue are now living in Portland.

ASTRA tour in the

—

Dick has sad news to report. Jim TELIZEN was killed in an auto accident. We will miss him and the class sends condolences to his friends and family. Dick’s father passed away last April. No matter how you prepare yourself the loss of a parent is a shock to your life to you and your family, Dick. Jeff pall-bearer with Dick at Jim’s funeral is living in Seattle with his wife Connie and finishing a Masters in we

send

condolences

TOBOLSK I, who

was a

fisheries.

Rick is in contact with Ron OLDS, who is now a regional tire engineer for M ichlien Lire Co. in Portland. Ron and his wife Nancy have a daughter named Kristen.

Thank-you for the letter, Dick. 1

hope 1977 is a better year for us.

he has managed to pick up two AFCM’s and has been selected an Outstanding Young Man of America twice. Congratulations Tom. Tom writes that at Scott

are:

John and Jeanne SK1NOSKIE,

John is an intell officer; Randy and Becky HERBERT, Randy is a

computer systems analyst; Bob SUTTER is a computer systems analyst; Scott and Jan KOERNER, Scott is a comptroller; Vicand Linda J AM BONE have recently arrived, Vic will be working with

Tom; Pete and Ann THODE arrived in October and Pete will be

working in MAC/manpower.

Received a note from Harry LAWS, but Jan Carlton covered it all. Thanks Harry and try again.

Denny MCGU1RK recently finished instructor training school here at Mather and is being stationed at USAFA as an instructor Nav. Ken GIFFARD is settling in as an Instructor. Walt HOWLAND will be going to USAFA as a Nav instructor. Ron (Pete) PETERSON is in Civil Engineering here. I’m working on a “Palace Luallin” tour at Mather and will probably have another Christmas here. Hope your Holidays were as good as mine and Charlotte’s. Have a good new year.

Late Entry: Jeff and Bev CAMPBELL have another addition to the family, Scott Alan Campbell (SAC?) born 19 Dec 76.

Capt. Skip Penny Rey Colorado Springs, CO 80918

6010 Del

AV: 692-3355

Had a letter from Dick RAUSCH KOLB expressing feelings I’m shared by all of us at the loss of Dick SMETHWICK. He special guy and his loss is a great one. I’ll check into a

sure are

was

a

memorial fund in his name and advise you later.

Dick said he and his wife, are

Marilyn, and their daughter, Kristen, “enjoying a two year stay in Monterey while attending the Naval

Post-Graduate School for

Middle

East

studies.”

He said

A1

SI MON 1C (Sue) was there in the weather program. Mark COBB

and Rick SILVANI

are

in the Soviet program and Gus SOREN-

SON is attending language school enroute to study in Taiwan on an

Scholarship. Dick said Mike HUBER (Melissa) have separated and gone back to Pennsylvania. Ray BARLEBEN (Sue), also separated, is working in Rochester. Dave RADCLIFF (Ruth) was medically retired and working on an MBA at U of Texas; Ward BEIGHTOL is there also. Chuck WEIR is still at the Pentagon; Dusty SWANSON had an Astra assignment there and is now back

Olmstead

McGuire in 141s. Dick said he had seen Tom WALTERS and Frank BAHNSON at SOS (students) and Steve SHARKEY and Roger HILL were instructors there. Super letter, Dick.

Had a letter from Ross JOHNSTON (Marty) in Kansas City, MO, where he had just made First Lieutenant for the second time. I guess A FIT said they’d send him to med school if he’d start over again. (Such a deal.) He said he had a two year old boy and eight months old girl. He said Willie STANLAND (Ann) was in 39s at WP. Yes, Ross, my head has healed from that fall I took in front of at

you at Loveland.

Mike VI EBERT writes from Mtn Home that he and wife, Cherie,

and son, Sean, are headed to DC for an Astra assignment. He says

the Ills are being transferred to England and so most of the people he lists will be

years, and Christi, 3 years, are at HQ MAC, Scott AFB. Tom is in the Governmental Affairs and Special Activities Division of the

moving, including Larry CARR (Penny), Denny (Kathy), Bob WHITE (Audi Fox), Doug BARON (Sharon), Gary COVING TON (let us know your wife’s name), Jim BRECH WALD (Jeannie), Roger RADCLIFF (Suzanne). Hesaid Bill HESCOX was studying journalism at Sacramento State, Mike STOLLE is doing the same job he had at Edwards, but now as Mr. Stolle. He thought John POMEROY was at Harvard Law School.

He said Roger PETERSON and Don WESTBROOK were I 1 1-types also and due in this spring.

Jim B AR R ALL (Lois and three pear girls) are in the Miami area where he’s teaching ROTC (no, not cribbage). He says Doc DOCKENDORFF is in NY in a similar job, Mike LYONS is in 37s at Laredo, Bruce MCELRA TH is at Langley, Mitch M1TCHEL in 135s at K. I. Sawyer, Duane SCHULKE in 130s at Pope, Dave

DCS plans. He finds it challenging and interesting. While in MAC

DEWITT in F-4s at Homestead.

Received a short note from Dave YOST. His wife and he are the proud parents of Anne born 2 Aug. 76. Dave is still putting together

marketing plans for a pharmaceutical Co. in Columbus, Ohio. He would appreciate a call from classmates who happen through Columbus-Home phone is 239-6701. Congratulations Dave and Jea n.

Jim GONZALES is now at George Washington University in a post-doctorate program for attorneys. He is specializing in labor-management law'. He recently received an AFCM after his tour as Area

Defense Counsel at Charleston.

I om M IKOLAJC’IK, his wife Carmen and two children Julie, 6

SMALLEY

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Kevin DUFFY wrote that three big events had occurred since we First, he got married (Laura Lee); second,

Although

we

the

lost

Homecoming

game

I

ran

into

Dave

he had a son (Kevin, Jr.); third, he finished law, passed the bar and

(Ellen), and they have a daughter named Jennifer.

Currently they are at Webb heading for Nellis and F-l 1 Is. Dave

is now at Homestead.

mentioned

major is double bass. Gee, Tom, if you screw up, do they make you sleep

Homestead and F-4s.

went our separate ways.

The real Tom REEL writes from U of K where his

with it? “Fat” Don RUSHING (Jan) writes from LA where Jan is on the faculty and he is a second year law student at UCLA. He says they’re gonna move to the mountains someplace when he’s finished.

He says he hears from Hugger PETEET, in the Bay Area in

computers and Jeff SHAVER, PhD at MIT. Had a Xmas card from Stef WENSKA (Mary). They’reat AF1T as is Steve SARNER. Also, one from Dave H1GGINS (Jean) who is at Offutt (by now); he’s still in 135s. Also one from Jim “Wild

Ferg” FERGUSON (Marilyn) at Lakenheath in F-4s. He said he thought Bob N1EM AN was studying architecture at Notre Dame.

Have hometown

news

releases

on

Sam WOOD at Grissom

(135s); Tommy THOMPSON, Ills at Upper Heyford; Willie SCHEPENS at AF1T; Dick O’CONNOR at ART; Ray OAKESHOT, 135s at Kinchloe; Bob MCCARTY at Offutt; Glen LEIMBACH, AF1T; Aub HOWARD, 52s, Loring; Fran HEM1NG, grad school atCamegie-Mellon University; Bill HAM, 52s G. F. N. D„; Dave BROADWATER, 135s at March; John BOYD, 52s at Anderson.

POWELL

the

following: Tom RACK LEY is heading for Ralph GETCHELL is in A-7s and Dave

McDOUGAL is in F-4s. Dave mentioned Don BRESETT and Lorn MILLER but I cannot read my notes—sorry.

1

it was very enjoyable and One final word about Homecoming hope more of us can support it next year.

NEWS RELEASES: Jim DEMETRIO is a B-52 AC and a member of the bomb squadron recently named best in SAC. Bill SMITH has moved to Bergstrom AFB as an air traffic control operations officer. Dale ZELLER has received his M.S. degree at A FIT and is

going to Nellis as a communications maintenance

officer.

Our Commendation

LOWE

and

Rod

JONES.

Medal winners this time

Reavis

TURK

has

are

deployed

Bob to

Frankfurt, Germany. Reavis is a navigator with the 772 TAS. Jack OEHME has earned his M.A. degree from Oklahoma University Extension at Yokota, Japan. Mark W1TMAN, Carl STEGMAN, and Greg ROCCO are all at Luke AFB AZ. Carl and Greg are F-4 ACs. The release did not say what Mark would be doing at Luke, lorn RILEY is at Kunsan, Korea asan F-4 AC. Tom, you or Janet, let us know what is happening. Dan DEVINE took part in Giant Voice '76, SAC’s bombing and navigation competition. Dr. Dave

As for me, I ran into Wil FORD and Grant AUFDEHAAR at

RANGE, Dr. Randy CRAIG (how are you. Dr. Craig?), John

Shemya (1 was TDY). Wil was in Special Services and Grant in

GRUESER, Larry BLAMEUSER, and lorn CHRISTENSEN have all completed some type of specialized training at Randolph and Brooks AFB, TX. Gary WILSON is going to Davis-Monthan to fly A-7s. Gary just received his w ings at Craig. Glenn G R ABE R,

Weather. Wil will get out when he gets out of there. Grant is headed Utah for a PhD. Ran into Joe MCCLELLAND and Critt

to

H UGHES at a hockey game. They are instructors in math, I think. saw Charly BOBBISH (Carol) who is a GS-11 here and hoping to move back to Hanscom.

Jan and 1 had our first on the 17th of December, Zachary. He and Gary DAHLEN and 1 are gonna go watch the Super Bowl.

The editor says to send pictures, so please do include them with your letters. You guys did real good this time. ’Til next time. Skip

Also

B-52 navigator, is at Mather AFB. John WAH LQUIST also took

part in Giant Voice '76. Stuart B1GGAR is stationed at Zaragoza,

Spain.

PHONE CALLS: Jon STEVENS (Gale) called to let me know that he will be attend inga conference here at the Academy later this month. He has also been selected to attend AFIT at a civilian institution. Other than Jon, Patty and I received no other phone calls. You all have my autovon number give me a ring sometime.

C HANGE OF ADDRESSCARDS: Danny ALLEN to Alexan—

Capt. Ron Joy Qtrs 4213C USAF Academy, CO 80840 (303) 472-6325 Autovon; 259-3869

dria, VA; Walt BADER to Derby, KS; Don BRESETT to Webb, TX; Tom FOX to Syracuse, Utah; Bob FREEMAN to Rochester, NY; Bob FRETZS to Wichita, KS; Quentin FUHS to Iowa City, 1A; Andy GARRISON to Phoenix, AZ (moved off base); Mark H AESECKE to Scott AFB, IL: Jacob HUFFMAN to Omaha, N B; Dave .1 AN KO WS KI has gone overseas, where are you at Jan? John

Henry LAUGH LIN to Wright-Patterson (AFIT). Bob LOWE to Laughlin AFB, TX; Dann MAI I1ZA to Plattsburgh, NY; Mike MCCARTHY is now located here at JONES to Goleta, CA;

Where has all the snow gone? We keep planning to go skiing and the snow

keeps staying away. We came back to Colorado in the hopes of doing lots of skiing; so far Mother Nature is not helping.

The biggest thing that has happened since the last writing of the newsletter was Homecoming. ’71 didn’t have a real big turn out, but we did support the function. The picture in the last issue of the banquet attendees included; Dolan and Pat MCKELVEY, Drena and Larry CASADA, and Charlene and Gary BUTSON. Norm and Carol PONDER attended but didn’t make the picture.

Dolan and Pat have two children, a boy and a girl. Hegot his M. S. at Kansas State and is working at Pete Field. Larry is a parachute instructor here at USAFA. He passed on the following information; Dick DYSA RT is out and going to Med School at the University of M innesota. He may be getting married in a year. Tan PENNY is at Richards-Gebaur in electronics. Rick KANE is out.

Norm and Carol are at Blytheville, Ark. They have a boy named Jason and a girl named Tori. Norm works as a Rap Con Air Traffic Controller. He passed on the following information: Bill (Doctor) and Jeanie KRUGER are at Travis and they have a girl named Terri. Butch WATSON is a B-52 AC at Blytheville.

Charlene and Gary had lots to say, but 1 didn’t take notes sorry ’bout that.

I ran into Phil FARRAR for a short visit. He is out and living in

Denver.

Vince LANDRY was on a squadron sponsor trip to USAFA from Grand Forks when 1 saw him at the O Club. He is trying for an AF1T PhD slot and is presently a KC-135 AC.

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USAFA as a doctor. I have not had a chance to talk with him yet, but Tom JOHNSON says they are both learning a lot and enjoy their jobs. Dave MCCLOY is going to TCU (Herdy-Gerdy Man!!

Right Dave?); Mark MCKENZIE to Nellis AFB (play double zero for me); Neil M 1LLER to Big Springs, TX; Pete NELSON to Scott AFB, IL; Larry NOWICKI has gotten out and lives in Madison, Wis. (let us know what you are doing Larry); CraigSHERM AN to Las Vegas (takea hit on 16); WoodrowSMI TH to Redondo Beach,

CA; Stan STACH AK to Enid, Okla; Bob SPROTT to Clark AFB; Larry WEST to Rapid City, SD; Richard ZEIMET to Ames, I A; Jon ZWANZ1GER to Fairfield,CA. Jon, how is the singinggoing?

LETTERS AND CARDS: Harry DAVIS wrote from Bitburg,

Germany. Wife Cindy and baby boy, Brian Joseph, will be going with Harry to Shaw AFB (OV-lOs). Harry said he may run into Mike NEWTON when he trains at Patrick. He has gotten his M.S. and is thinking about an assignment back at USAFA. Harry passes on the following information: Dana ALEXANDER (Nancy) and new

baby named Dawn Marie are on their way to St. Louis as an

acceptance pilot for McDonnell-Douglas. Dana, we would love to hear from you A1 BRYAN T (Paula) is going to Iceland with F^ts.

Tom PER ROT is at Bitburg in F-4s, so is Paul KNOTT (Andrea).

Jerry O’SULLIVAN is in F-4s at Spangdahlem, Germany. Chuck DALEY (Becky) are expecting soon.

Marty LEBOU ITZ wrote to tell me he is still enjoying the “Big Apple” and although he is now a civilian, the AF is going to award

him an “MSM” for his work with AF Intelligence. Good show.

Steve

PRAIRIE

(Sandie) is

out

as

I

mentioned in the last

column. They have a baby boy named Drew and another one due in March. Who has the most children in our class anyway?

Gary TIBBETTS (Sharolyn) sent a Christmas letter. They have children, Shawn and Shannon. Gary is getting his M.S. in forensic science at George Washington University and then will be going back to work with the OS1.

Bill EVANS (Sandy) dropped us a few lines in their Christmas card this year. They are still in Sacramento, CA. where Bill is a B-52 AC at Mather AFB. “Wild Bill” is hoping his next assignment will two

be back here at USAFA. So do we.

VISITS: We had a surprise visit Dec. 20th from Paul NOEI. what an enjoyable day renewing old memories. Paul was on his way from Wright-Patterson AFB to a new assignment at SAMSO in Los Angeles. He was looking forward to moving into his new bachelor pad at Redondo Beach. He said his new address would Stews really be boring because the apartments are mainly singles —

at

that. Our hearts bleed for you Paul.

Patty

and

restaurant

I

ran

into Bob BLACK at the

Holly Springs (a

here in town) the other night. He had left a message in

What’s he drinking?

my office the same day saying he was interviewing for some jobs at USAFA for a day and was sorry he missed me. Well, it worked out

great after all. Bob and Ainslie have a daughter named Sharon.

Capt. Bob Bell

They are at the Pentagon (ASTRA) working for the Air Force

Box 65, Ellsworth AFB,

Reserves. We had a fantastic visit, but short. Bob mentioned that Erank MORGAN was also in D. C. (ASTRA). Frank says he writes

South Dakota 57706

605-399-2203/A: 747-2203

all the time, but nothing has arrived. Frank, you have to put stamps on the

letters and put the letters in the mail box. It was good to hear

about where you are and what you are doing.

LOCATOR: This is a new item for the column. Steve PRAIRIE would like to know where Sam CLOVIS or Bob BENNETT have

disappeared to. Anyone know?? How about Ernie JENNINGS? Harry DAVIS would like to know what Rick MARLEY, Rob SP1TZNAGEL, or Chris ROHWER are doing. He also says say hello to John J IM M ER. John,“J BE'I ”, let us know what you have done with your life so far.

GUEST PICTURES: Anyone who can give me the names of the individuals in the first picture, wins a free, three week vacation in Jack’s Valley with the class of’81. In picture number two, what is Bob METCALF drinking? Hint: it is not “half a glass, no ice”. All answers

will be published next time.

Send some pictures and questions that can be used. They will be

published at the discretion of the editor. I will twist his arm... till next

time

Happy 1977 to you alias we start into the first year of our nations’ third century. With all the holiday festivities, it came close to deadline time before I got really involved with this newsletter.

Along w ith that, have also been out of my Buff and into the Wing

staff offices for a TOOS/TASP assignment (all you “old” copilots probably have at least heard of that) which manages to keep me

pretty well occupied. Anyway, here goes another one Receiving an AFCM for his work in AFLC at Kelly is Hugh BRIGGS (BrendaKay). He also has two Master’s degrees since

graduation. Frank CAN! WELL flies the B-52 at Carswell, as does Mike GEDDES (Sherry) up at K.l. Sawyer, who also took part in Giant Voice ’76 at Barksdale. John GREENLAW (Connie) recently left USAFA in T-41’s to fly jets at Laughlin. Larry JACOBS

up

at

Kincheloe

is

an

EWO

in

the

B-52; he also

participated in Giant Voice’76. Tony JONES (Karen) has entered AF1T in-residence at Wright-Pat for his Master work. Paul KNOWLTON (Cathy) finished his AFIT Master’s in Logistics Management to be Supply Operations Officer in AFLMC down at Gunter AFS.

Bobbie LONG (Brenda) flies 135’s at Grissom

as

does Steve

(Susie). By the way, Oak, why don’t you write? Bob MARKS (Sharman) recently received the AFCM for superior duty at Randolph as an instructor pilot in T-38’s. Dave M ASTIN (Dora) has his Master’s from the U. of Missouri. So does Marv BANDERWEG (Susan), making both of them highly

“Oak” RANDOLPH

qualified Missile Launch Officcers at Whiteman.

Mark MAYER (Rebecca), a Standboard copilot at Grissom, took part in Giant Voice ’76 and is another Master’s holder, his from Ohio State. Hank MULLEN was also at GV76 as a Mather

copilot in the Buff. A1 PANDOLFO (Laurie) is at Nellis as a Systems Programs Officer, having finished AFIT. Bruce RASMUSSEN (Cathy) navigates C-130’s at Andersen.

Bob

ROSS

(DeeAnn) is

at

Mountain

Home with

a

TAC

having also completed his Master’s at U. of Utah.

Mike SCHIMMER is assigned to Bitburg in the WSO slot with F-4’sand took part in exercises at Zaragoza, Spain. Don SEXTON is a Seymour-Johnson F-4 pilot, recently participating in Coronet

detachment,

Minuteman, NAJO exercises with his TDY unit. Van SHIELDS

Picture HI

(Cici) is back at USAFA in the Information office. Vic SORLIE (Linda) flies F-l 1 l’sat Mountain Home. You wouldn’t liketo trade for awhile, would you, Vic? John STURM AN has received an AFCM for his duty as an instructor helicopter pilot at Davis-Monthan. Bill WALKER (Pat) 29

has been at Loring way up in Maine as a KC-135 aircraft commander. Chuck WINTER (Shelley) flew his F-4 in Red Flag

SON, aide to BGen McCarthy of the 42nd Air Division

exercises out Nevada way. He got his Master’s from U.C.L. A. That completes the news release inputs. Now for address changes

(Shelley) will be Nellis-bound from Lakenheath in F-4’s, as will Joe

....

John (Raylene) TH UR MAN Tom (Susan) SU LLIV AN

—

F-4’s Moody from Keflavik Falls Church, VA from Arlington

—

—

AFDSC Mike (CarolineLou) MURPHY

—

Oregon, MO from Colum-

above at

Blytheville.

Mike SOTAK

and

Steve

—

all the

MACHACEK

GELINGER from Clark. Rick KOSKELLA is a recent Defense Intelligence School grad nowsomehwere in Germany. Pete“Flash” VOGEL (Debbie) have moved from Fairchild (where I last saw him) to Andrews in the helicopters. Rick SABOgoes from Vance to Norton in C-14 l’s. Bob M ANKF., a newlywed Tweet driver will still there next year, as will Tom SCHENK in T-38’s. Joost VANBAS 1 ELAAR is at Shaw from Reese in the OV-IO. Finally, be

bus, MS Dave MCFAUGH LIN —Fayetteville, NC C-130E Harv LECATO )Gail) L.G. Hanscom from Lindsey AS, Rep. —

of Germany C-141 Dick (Olivia) CARSON Vacaville, CA Weather instructor (one of our Bob DIETRICH Laughlin —

-

—

Columbus.

B-52

Moscow, ID Las Vegas, NV from APO YOUNGQUIST

Jack (Patricia) SMITH

Chuck (Vera) 96367

Beale, CA

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—

Fred S. Knowles, Jr. Qtrs 440 5 B

Voorhees, NJ from Fairborn, OH

Greg JONES

Enrichment) is shifting a

lot of our ATC IP-types around for IDY’s, some of whom are Rob STONE, Bill LOONEY and Buck BUCHANAN all originally from

Well, until the next update on our class news, wish you all the best in the New Year, and with the new Commander-inChief. FPA

‘lost souls’ who’s been found)

Bill (Dorie) PORTER

the ACE program (Accelerated Copilot

USAF Academy, CO 80840

557 F I S x3655*

Bellevue, NB from Silver Springs,

Steve MINNEGERODE MD

W. Lafayette, IN from F.E. Warren, WY Gary GRAPPO (settling down?)

Bob (Jo) YOUNGQUIST Castle, CA from Vance, OK Pat MOON Largo, MD from Crownsville Lou (Jackie) DESCOUTEAUX KC-135 Plattsburgh, NY —

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Walt “Buck” BUCHANAN Scott

(Jennifer) TEEL

—

T-38 Columbus, MS San Antonio, TX from Laughlin —

—

T-38

(Maryann) C-9A Germany Last but

not

POLVE

Scott,

1L

from

Rhein-Main,

least, except in numbers, are the letters (2): Fran

DOYLE writes telling of his three ‘Vettes and the home he owns a

confirmed Class-A bachelor. He’s

a

C-141 aircraft

commander, also finishing work on a Master’s degree.

Pete MCCARTHY (Susan) brings us up to date on those 72er’s he has run into over the past few months. Bill COLWELL is now married to

address cards again. Exciting for the Postmaster, but unless you put what you are doing someplace on it, they do not do much for me.

Anyway, 1 have lots of hometown news releasers that 1 will pass on.

But first, the address changes that included useful information.

Dave HARMON is now a C-5 navigator with the 9th MAS at

Dover. A1 KIN BACK is in RC-135 at the 343 Strat Recon Sqdn at

Jim

while still

Hello to everyone out there. If there is anyone still out there. I do have much for you this month. 1 received many change of

not

Ginny (nee Dailey), and living in Germany as an F-4

WSO. John FUSS flies HC-130’s at McClellan, with Gary KI LO

(Caroline) in HH-53E’s. Dave KERBER practices contract law at Lowry. Don MACNIVEN (Karen) are at Guam from Altus. Lom WEBB also went there in B-52’s from Wurtsmith. Smokey STOVER (Ann) is at McGuire as a C-141 A/C. Jim PETERSON is likewise a C-141 A/C. Lee GARDNER and Frank CAUTHEN have their plans made for June. Pat GARVEY flies F-4's at S-J. While flying in Bomb Comp this past year, Pete saw Frank BOHANNON, a KC-135 nav at Blvtheville. Also, Gary WINTER BERGER (Caroline), Jim SMAIL and Jim ROBERT-

Offutt. George RAM PULLA is in KC-l35’s with the rumor being he is headed for T-33 and F-106s at Griffiss in NY. Monnie GORE is at Warren AFB, WY. Mike HUBERT is an Aircraft Maintenance Officer with the 67th Tactical Recon Wing at Bergstrom. John BEECHER is now with the gym people at the

Academy, and John PEMBERTON is in Yokota, Japan. Gordon BRATTEN

is

a

chemist for the US Environmental Protection

Agency in Las Vegas, sounds like a rough life.

Mike MCGRATH has graduated from Vanderbilt Law School with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. This happened in May of 1976and lie is now the Assistant SJA at McChord.

Here is a big one. Tom KENNEDY got married to Pamela and has one stepdaughter, Yvette, age 6. Congratulations, Tom. Now for some awards. Len JARMAN got the USAF Flying

Safety Award at Grissom with the 305th Air Refueling Wing in KC-135s.

Air

Force

Commendation

Medals

went

to

Bruce

Moody (F-4), James KALKMAN at Shemya Alaska Space Surveillance Office, and Joseph KAHOE at Luke (T-33 ADC). A couple of Outstanding Instructor Pilots were recognized: Steve WILLIS at Craig (T-38) and Jeff WRIGHT now at

BLANCHE I I E at Vance.

John PACE is now at AFIT studying in procurement management.

And

Ed

PREBLE

has

graduated

at

Keesler from the

Administrative Management Officer Course.

Jim TUCK ER is back from Korea; he is now at Hill as a Weapon Systems Officer. Dana IDEEN isat Eglin in F-4s. John KEESEE is back at the Academy in the Seiler Lab. Mike PATTON is a Weather Officer at Andersen in Guam. Glen MOSES is now at Columbus and Jeff KNIGHT is at Vance. Robert HORTON and Marc GOBER are in C-130s at Mildenhall, England. Gordon SCHROEDER and Dave ROODHOUSE are in A-7 and are on a training exercise at Augsburg, Germany out of Myrtle Beach. Roy HART is a Health Services Officer at Bitburg, Germany and Russell GILBERT is a Civil Engineer at Kunsan, Korea.

Dale WRISLEY is a Weapons System Officer at Shaw and took part in “Red Flag”, an exercise at Nellis. Mark BALLARD, an F-4

pilot at Holloman, took part in “Crested Cap ’76”, a NATO exercise in Hahn, Germany. We had several people taking part in “Giant Voice, ’76”, a SAC exercise: Scott PARKER (135). Vince NOLO, Gerald LEWIS, Larry FABER, and George DORRIS.

Hob Marks receives first AFCM. 30

As you can see, there is not much real meat in these releases, etc.

So please help me out and tell us what is really going on out there.

Lt. Ronald Watson

Mom,

Well,

we

have

our

first

Jim

hero.

NEMETZ, with

Dear Mom, 1 know it seems like ages since 1 last wrote you, hut there was

complete disregard for his own safety, swam to the aid of a drowning man near Ft. Walton, Florida. Really, some people will do anything for a little publicity.

Everyday we must deal with the unexpected and though death is inevitable, I am still shocked when I receive news of a fallen classmate. Martin MILLER died recently in an F-4D crash in Germany. A great loss to his family and us, his friends.

absolutely nothing to write about. Besides, the postal service was having enough problems delivering the few letters they had already

Well Mom, 1 must close now. T hank you for the Christmas card.

1 hope your holiday was as much fun as mine. No rush on sending

without my contributions!

My good buddy Chuck LATHAM dropped me a line on some

just take your time. my gift Until next time.

3115 Hud nail, 2I5A

Dallas, Texas 75235 Home: (214) 528-1747

well worn stationery. There must be a shortage of Charmin in the Philippines. He claims he ran into some friends there but you know how he exaggerates! Chris WILLIAMS is visiting Clark AFBand speaking Japanese better than he did English (which isn’t saying

Your son, Ron

Willie J. Cosby Ill

much). John CORSARO Hies from Kadena when his wife Eileen

General

allows him. Chuck said that Stan FULLER recently won an award

Little Rock AFB, AR 72076

relations with the natives. I

for his public their jobs in Washington for such things Imagine that!

—

thought Senators lost

there, they give awards.

Well Mom, Rhoda made Larry DAN FORTH an honest man in front of Ciod and country. The tourists loved it, 1 hear. T hey

thought it was part of the Chapel Tour. Meanwhile, Stump and Eileen had a little 7 lb. 1 oz. baby girl. She is already taller than Daddy!

Chris POR ED A is sharing Lakenheath, England, with Mike and Michael SACR1DER, Don and Patty COOK, Steve and Chris BAZARTH. Chris and Debbie CAMPBELL, David GRAHAM, Bob WHITTON, Don OUKROP, Mike ROBARDS, Dave BURDICK, Ken and Cindy K1MES. Norm and Marsha FRANK set up house at RAF Bentwaters, while Chuck and Bonnie

Woodbridge. Mike G1ESE is now married. make his stay in Germany more pleasant. David

LONDON reside in

That should BUNKER

is

on

remote.

No, No, Mom

Delivery

-

not

Minot

but

Reykjavik, Iceland. Yes, there issuch a place! Just ask Daveor Lou Anna.

Just yesterday I received one of those letters in a plain brown envelope. On ripping open the flap, 1 did the same to the palmar digital artery on the lateral side of my index finger. Needless to say, 1 was expecting one of those filth ridden, triple-X rated, scum of the earth pictorial order forms. Instead it was a blood drenched smut sheet from Brian McLEAN. Well, that would let down anyone’s erected hopes! But 1 was quite grateful for receiving some news from the real world, so I read the letter before sending it to the Parkland Memorial Hospital Blood Bank. It was hard holding that slippery paper up to the mirror to read, but those navigators are it seems that notorious for doing things backwards! Anyway Brian is moving on fromC-141sto F-4s. Moreadventure he claims.

He sees Lance and Karen BACH RAN quite often along with Jim

Greetings! I hope the holidays went well for all. T his time of year brought a whole slew of Class News. They are giving silver wings to any and everyone including yours truly. As I’m writing this. I’m on my way to Little Rock AFB to navigate a C-130. l.ee GROSS was the only other ’75 grad in my class and he’s staying at Mather for EWO training.

Since 1 received so many new assignments. I've decided to make it easy on myself and group them alphabetically. That doesn't mean in alphabetical order, that means A’s, B’s, C’s, etc.

Here goes whatever: Arthur B. ALLISON Robert

McChord(C-141),

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M. AWTREY

Luke (F-15), Mike ANDERSON Jim ARTER USA FA (1-41), Pat ASH

Ellsworth (B-52), Robins (KC-135), Bob ALLEN BARN I HOUSE

Dave

Fairchild (KC-135).

Ellsworth

(KC-135), Randy Luke (F-15), Langley (1-33), Greg BLACK Jamie BLISSIT Craig (T-37), Larry BOTTOMLEY Wurtsmith (KC-135), Wright-Pat (C-135), Mike BUCKLEY Walt BURNS Laughlin (T-38), Steve BLACKBURN K.I. Sawyer (KC-135), Jack Charleston (C-141), Dan BURDA Mac Dill (F-4), BARTON Tyndall (1-33), Butch BYRD Brian BOUFFARD Craig(T-37), J. D. BARROWCLOUGH —

BARRETT

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Luke

Dave

(F-4),

Kincheloe (B-52),

BLESSINGER

Rini

Vance (T-37), Don BYERS Mather(T-37), Thomas Griffiss (T-33), Minot (T-33), Rick BENBOW

BOSMA

BRYND1GE

Seymour Johnson (KC-135), Floyd J. Blytheville (B-52).

Charlie BERGMAN BATTAZZO

Davis Monthan (A-7), Daniel CHAPCraig (T-37), Randolph (T-38), Craig CHRISTEN McChord (C-130), Jim CORRIGAN Bruce CORRELL Sheppard (T-38), L. J. Laughlin (T-38), Jan COOPER John CARAWAY

MAN

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GLENN, Wade KNIGHT, Merritt BROWN, John EPHLAND. Paul LANE, Jim LEONARD and Rob WAYNE. Also in the 86th there at Travis are Mike McCOY and Joe BUCK WALTER.

COl IT I I I

Rich ES I ES is Hying tankers at Kadena and apparently enjoying it. Charlie JUS I 1Z is an IP at Webb and manages to tolerate it.

March (B-52), Matthew J. CHAPPELL W.CHRISTIAN Minot (B-52).

George (F-4), Chris COMMEFORD Reese (T-38), Frank DUBUISSON Joseph E. DOWDY Williams (T-38), Dave Offutt (RC-135), Steve DURESKY McChord (C-130), A. E. DAHLSTROM MacDill DYCHE Altus Norton (C-141), John DALY (F-4), Bill V. DAVIS

probably North.

Greg DURIO has an F-4 somewhere in Korea Phil (Kathy) 1NSCOE is still in a SPO at Wright-Patt. Their daughter Stephanie isa little over one now. Phil WALKER is Hying 135's at Grissom along with (Jennifer) M ike H AI.PI N. Rick BOYD is going through F-4 RTU at Homestead. He and Jeannie were expecting (?). I ime will what! Little Howie DEUNK got married ( Linda) recently and is Hying tankers off into the sunset somewhere.

McConnell (KC-135), John CZABARANEK McGuire (C-141), Stan COLLINS Craig (T-37), Scott CARVance (T-38), Frank Vance (T-38), Bob CASS SON —

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(KC-135),

Chuck

Mark

FANTASIA

FR1TZCHE

assigned to Camp New Amsterdam, Netherlands, while David ison

(C-141), Kip FONCi

was

happy to read that Don (Kathy) CLEMENT is now in

there

too

bad Don couldn’t find one. Speaking of medics, l orn

(Debbie) YASUHARA

F1L1.AR

John GAUGHAN

medical school in Kansas City. There are a few good deals left out will be

a

member of the Charter Class

comprising the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.

(C-141),

T.ittle

Rock

—

Duke

Peterson

(C-130),

Bruce

Webb (T-37), Dick FINKE MacDill(F4), Chris Norton Vance (T-38), George FRANKLIN

Frank BALLINGER (Debra) and David ( Melanie) RUSK both finished F-4 lighter-bomber training at McDill recently. Frank is his way to Holloman.

McGuire

DUHACHEK Sheppard (T-38).

Reese (T-37), John FRITZ John FARNHAM

(1-41).

1

DOHNER

from Willie to l.uke in computers.

Barksdale(KC-135), Rodney GUNTHER

George (1-4). Roy GOOD ALE

Yokota (C-130).

Williams (T-38), Charles HEALD Anderson (WC-130), Dave Nellis ( F-111), Dave HENSLEY Carswell Davis Monthan (A-7), Ken HODGE HERLONG (B-52), Byron HUDDLESTON Alconbury (RF4), Jeff Scott HAMMOND

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Kadena (RF-4), Marc HALLADA Kirkland HACKETT (C-135), Chuck HOLLAND Ellsworth (B-52), Ken HOSSLER

Griffiss (B-52).

Steve WEDELL— Sheppard (T-37), Jay WALLACE

Scott (C-9), Kevin Dudley HANCOCK HILDEBRAND Fairchild Luke(F-15), Mark D. HOLMES (KC-135), Eric HOGANSON Seymour Johnson (B-15), Mark D. HOLMES Fairchild (KC-135), Eric HOGANSON Norton (C-141), Seymour Johnson (B-52), P. J. HATHAWAY Williams (T-38), Jim HARTNEY Julius HARGROVE McChord (C-141).

Tyndall (T-33), Marc ISABELLE Dave JANETTA Little Rock (C-130), John JENSON Malstrom (Missiles), Dave JOHNSON McGuire(C-141), Stan JONES Sheppard (T-38), Mark JEFFERSON —George (F4), Clark (C-130), MacDill(F4). Tom KRYST Randy JAMES Corrie KUNDERT Kincheloe (B-52).

Nellis (F-lll), Keven LANZ1T Luke Greg LANDOLT

Scott (C-9), Chuck WOODS —McChord (F-4), J.T. WOLTER MacDill (F-4), Fred WEEMS (C-141), Mike WEININGER Fairchild (KC-135), Dave Craig (T-37), Mark WELLS WILLIAMSON Homestead Tyndall (T-33). Todd ZEJ DLIK (F-4).

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Luke

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(F-15),

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McChord (C-141), Brad LINDSEY (F-4), Steve LERUM McGuire (C-141), Dave LAFAVE Mather (B-52), Michael LITTLE Luke (F-4).

Mac Dill (F-4), George MARTIN Terry MARKOVICH Malmstrom (T-33), Joe MAY—Sheppard (T-33), Branford MacDill MCCALLISTER Luke(F-15), Dave MCDANIEL Mario D. MELLUM Williams (T-38), John (F-4), MERAVIGL1A Zweibruken (RF-4), James M1CHELIN1 Reese (T-38), Tim MURPHY Reese(T-37), Patrick MO RAN Davis Monthan(A-7), J. Williams(T-37), Mark MCCONNELL P. MARKSTEINER Wright Pat (C-130), Tug MCGRAW Travis (C-141), Dave MacDill (F-4), Pete MARCUZZO Davis Monthan MYERS Beale (KC-135), Craig MATT (Maintenance), Dave MCCARTHY Vance(T-38), Bob MARR Williams (T-38), Mike MCCLENDON Davis Monthan Carswell (B-52), Ed MC(A-7), John MACDONNELL COLLUM Key West (Naval Intell ).

Reese (T-38), Doug NELSON Mike NARKIEWICZ Fairchild (B-52), Jon NOETZEL Langley (T-33), Don NOVA K Nellis (F-lll), McConnell (KC-135), Chuck NYSTROM Steve NICHOLS Ellsworth (EC-135), Clayton NOBLES Charleston (C-141), John Robins (B-52), Joe O’BRIEN OLEKSEY MacDill (F-4), Bob OR WIG Craig (UPT), Rick —

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For those of you who didn’t see your names, either I’ve mentioned you before or the 1976 Register of Graduates has you listed at your current base or I haven’t heard about you. If you feel left out, let me know.

The last

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thing I want to talk about is all of you wives. Taryn

Graves, wife of Jeff GRAVES has been giving me a hard time for not

mentioning her. I’ll tell you what I’m going to do: if any of you

ladies want your name mentioned, drop mea line. Besuretotell me who your husband is. It’s hard for me to remember those sort of

things being the single-minded person that I am.

Thanks to everyone who has sent in Classnews especially the wives and parents who know how “busy” you guys are. If you have any pictures, those can be used also. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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2Lt Randall W. Spetman

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Qtrs. 6301J USAF Academy, CO 80840 Office: 303/472-3836 Home: 303/472-0534

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Hello again to all you rookies of the RAF. I

hope the holiday

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found you all well and your stockings were all filled with goodies. Although the year has changed, I truly hope the “Spirit of season

76” lives on stronger than ever. I do regret that I haven’t received a lot of mail, so I guess this article will be slightly abbreviated. I do appreciate those of you who wrote and any others who would like

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to

write part of this article, please submit your tidbits.

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Williams to Mather for Nav school.

MacDill (F-4), Ralph PAUL —MacDill Mather MacDill (F-4), Phil PIONTEK Mather (NBT), Ted PARKER Vance (EWO), A1 PIOTTER OLESAK

Charles PARSONS (F-4), Kerry PUTT

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Offutt (RC-135), Walter RHOADS Raider RAMSTAD Luke (F-4), John ROUTH Luke (F-4), Mike ROSEBUSH Minot (KC-135), Mark Dyess (KC-135), Byron RUSSELL -

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Randy

George (F-4), Bentley RAYBURN

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ROBERTS

Carswell

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George (F-4), Mark

(KC—135),

RISI

McChord (C-141), Larry RICHTER Travis (KC-135), Larry RIDGE MacDill (F-4), MacDill (F-4), James RUTTLER Scott Sam RYALS Kadena (KC-135), Chuck RIORDAN —

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(C-9), Eric ROSBORG Leslie SANDERS

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didn’t like the Air Force.

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(T-38).

ROGERS

I did hear from Dave TERNES, and he informed me that Gene

MURPHY, Hue MOY and LesGARRISON are all kicking boodie at the Basic School for the Marine Corps Officers at Quantico, VA. T hey always were a bunch of “gung-ho” fellows. Who cares if they

Sheppard (T-37).

Sheppard (T-37), Charles SCHMELING

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Zweibruken (RF-4), Craig (T-37), Charles SCHMITZ Charlie SIMMONS Sheppard (T-38), Tom SKILLMAN Minot (KC-135), Scott Robins (B-52), Scott SKINNER SPRING Norton (C-141), Greg SCH M ITT George (F-4), Bill STEWART McChord (C-141), Mark STINCKNEY Barksdale (KC-135), Kid Laughlin (T-38), Dave SHIELDS —

Jeffrey J. WALTERS writes that he is writingand approving test plans in Statements of Work, Program Management Pamphlets, etc., in the Systems Command at Eglin.

Gregory From

a

TOUSSAINT is at the Medical School of Virginia. release, I gathered that our own Peter W.

news

awarded the U. S. Air Force Commendation

BOLLINGER

was

Medal.

earned

Peter

the medal when he displayed superior professional skill, leadership, and initiative in successfully rescuing and administering first aid to a man who was seriously injured in a fall from a canyon cliff. Peter is a student pilot at Craig AFB. Just think how the Academy taught him all those characteristics of skill and leadership that helped him earn that medal. Congratulations!

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MacDill (F-4), Dale SMITH Pease (KC-135), Bill SCHUESSLER Davis Little Rock (C-l30), James SCULLY SMITH

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Monthan (A-7), Jim SPENCER —Shaw (RF-4), Dave SCHMITZ MacDill (F-4), Dean SPRAGGINS STEPHAN

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Sawyer (B-52),

,

and Norm SPENDLEY.

Keep 'em flying.

Bill (Wilma) MUSICK wanted me to let you guys know that he

Charleston (C-141), Sandy TERRY Blair J. THISTED Loring (B-52),

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K.l.

and

Rick

School. He says he is not real sure he is going to be able to adjust to the RAF after living over there for a year. Don’t worry, Wilma,

Davis Monthan Tyndall (T-33), Tony TOICH (DC-130), Fred TASKER Sheppard (T-38), Gary THALLER Griffiss (KC-135).

Carl VAN PELT Homestead (F-4), Steve VARGO Little Rock (C-130), Jed Laughlin (T-37), Steve VREELAND VANDENDRIES Sheppard (T-38), John VENABLE TOWNSEND

Jeff FORD, Joe BIRCH MAN, Bill VRASTIL, Carl REBARCHAK, Jose GARCIA, A1 GRANGER, Dave SUN, Gary POTTER, Scott GOUGH, Howey THOMPSON, Jim DOLAN,

TAUBER I

Ellsworth (B-52), Billy

Laughlin (T-37).

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John I AMKUN

Buddy LOTT reports that the UPT Class of 7708 Laughlin AFB “Sweathogs” have “everything in hand”. They included Les ANZJON, Doug GARITO, A1 FISHER, Enrique SAA, Terry

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Bryan

HEPBURN

are

doing well

in Switzerland at Grad

Rico and I will help you adjust.

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