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VOL. 45 NO. 01 JANUARY 7, 2005 Inside Briefly Congratulations to the Academy’s newest captains. The Academy had a 100 per- cent promotion rate. 1st Lt. Brian Adcock 1st Lt. Jesse Benavides 1st Lt. Catherine Fernengel 1st Lt. Nicole Gramlick 1st Lt. James Turner 1st Lt. Melissa Waheibi 1 Lt. Kevin Watts IG inspection tip All commanders and their personnel need to know who is deployable. Be proactive and get your train- ing done. Keep your Personnel Readiness Folder up to date. If you are deployable, be ready! All UTCs are eligible to be tasked during the UCI. Lack of knowledge concerning your taskings and require- ments will not be a valid excuse to not “play” in the exercise. Email Maj. Vern Conaway at vernon.conaway @usafa.af.mil or Tech. Sgt Sgt Dexter Frederick, [email protected]. mil. COMMENTARY: The mind is terrible to waste, page 2 News: Spouse retires, husband gets Silver Star, Page 3 Flu vaccine available to Airmen, Page 6 2005 pay scale, Page 9 FEATURE: Winter driving tips, page 10 SPORTS: Men’s basket- ball win two at home , page 11 Academy gears up to help tsunami victims By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff Organizations throughout the Academy are gearing up to raise funds for the tsunami victims. “The Rising 6 will pass the hat at the group’s Jan. 14 meeting,” said Rising 6 president, Tech. Sgt. Ingrid Williams, 34th Training Wing Protocol NCO. “Everything that is collected will be for our contribu- tion to the tsunami disaster relief.” Exchange cadet, Cadet 1st Class Chaiyo Choomuenwai, Cadet Squadron 4, comes from Northern Thailand so the disaster did not reach his hometown. “I have some friends who live in the south where the tsunami hit. They lost their houses but no one got hurt,” said the 24 year old stu- dent majoring in electrical engineer- ing. “Since I’m so far away from home, I’m planning to donate some money through some fund raiser organizations,” he said. For more news coverage on Airmen helping tsunami victims, see page 13. Airman 1stClass Sara McClaskey from Kadena AB, Japan, readies a pallet to load prepackaged meals bound for Southeast Asia. Academy units and individuals are also planning to help victims through contributions. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Freeland) By Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff Amnesty for offenses committed by alleged victims and witnesses of sexual assault during the same incident in which the alleged assault occurred has been rescinded. All Academy commanders will exercise discretion in cadet disciplinary matters on a case-by-case basis, said an Academy spokesperson. Originally developed and envisioned by the Agenda for Change, amnesty was part of the program and process to help improve and increase reporting of sexual assault at the Academy, and to encourage sexual assault victims to come forward to report the assault. The executive summary of the Department of Defense Inspector General’s “Evaluation of Sexual Assault, Reprisal and Related Leadership Challenges at the United States Air Force Academy”, was publicly released in Washington, D.C. Dec. 7 and rec- ommended that the Air Force rescind its amnesty policy for cadets. The Secretary of the Air Force concurred with the DOD/IG recommendation saying that the amnesty policy implemented with the Agenda for Change in March 2003 had served the purpose for which it was designed. Academy officials cite several reasons for the change: Blanket amnesty was an essential part of turning around the previous Academy cli- mate. The culture, climate and mechanisms for dealing with sexual assault at the Academy are vastly different today than they were when the amnesty policy was imple- mented. Cadets acknowledge increased trust and confidence in the current leadership team and sexual assault reporting and response processes. There’s a renewed focus on character and officer development that zeroes in on human dignity and respect. The Cadet Disciplinary System has been totally replaced by the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Comprehensive sexual assault preven- tion education starts the first week a new class enters Basic Cadet Training and continues throughout the four-year cadet experience. The Academy Response Team has demonstrated time and again its compassion- ate, multi-function victim response and care capabilities. Amnesty existed only for Academy cadets; it was not authorized for anyone else who was subject to the UCMJ. Could more easily be used for cadet offenses when the Academy cadet wing was still subject to the Cadet Disciplinary System. CDS ended in Mar 2004 and was replaced totally by the UCMJ; since then, all cadets have come under the same single legal and disciplinary system as every other uni- formed member of the Armed Forces: the UCMJ. Affording amnesty to Academy cadets subject to the UCMJ was unique. While the Manual for Courts-martial has no provisions for amnesty, it does permit the General Court-martial Convening Authority to grant immunity in certain cases. Now, using the Air Force discipline sys- tem, discretion can be applied based on the facts and circumstances and be handled on a case by case basis just like the Air Force, said Col. Debra Gray, 34th Training Wing’s vice commandant. “Blanket amnesty wasn’t really about turning around the climate however, initially while the ART was being established, encour- age cadets to come forward to report sexual assaults,” the colonel said. “No punishments for anyone will enter the picture until the sexual assault is fully investigated and the facts and circum- stances determined,” she said. “The ART will still get the Office of Special Investigations report and review it along with the commander and judge advocate. The commander will still have the benefit of the counsel of both the response team experts and the JA to make the best choic- es for all parties involved.” USAFA realigns amnesty with Air Force

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Page 1: USAFA realigns amnesty with Air Force...2005/01/07  · advantage of this great program and make your New Years resolution to, “Get Smarter!” It will cost you practically nothing,

VOL. 45 NO. 01 JANUARY 7, 2005

Inside

Briefly

Congratulations to theAcademy’s newest captains.The Academy had a 100 per-cent promotion rate.

1st Lt. Brian Adcock 1st Lt. Jesse Benavides

1st Lt. Catherine Fernengel1st Lt. Nicole Gramlick

1st Lt. James Turner 1st Lt. Melissa Waheibi

1 Lt. Kevin Watts

IG inspection tipAll commanders and

their personnel need to knowwho is deployable. Beproactive and get your train-ing done. Keep yourPersonnel Readiness Folderup to date. If you aredeployable, be ready! AllUTCs are eligible to betasked during the UCI. Lackof knowledge concerningyour taskings and require-ments will not be a validexcuse to not “play” in theexercise.

Email Maj. VernConaway at [email protected] or Tech. SgtSgt Dexter Frederick,[email protected].

CCOOMMMMEENNTTAARRYY:: Themind is terrible towaste, page 2

News: Spouse retires,husband gets SilverStar, Page 3

Flu vaccine availableto Airmen, Page 6

2005 pay scale, Page 9

FFEEAATTUURREE:: Winterdriving tips, page 10

SSPPOORRTTSS:: Men’s basket-ball win two at home ,page 11

Academy gears up to help tsunami victimsBy Butch Wehry Academy Spirit staff

Organizations throughout theAcademy are gearing up to raisefunds for the tsunami victims.

“The Rising 6 will pass the hatat the group’s Jan. 14 meeting,” saidRising 6 president, Tech. Sgt. IngridWilliams, 34th Training WingProtocol NCO. “Everything that iscollected will be for our contribu-tion to the tsunami disaster relief.”

Exchange cadet, Cadet 1st ClassChaiyo Choomuenwai, CadetSquadron 4, comes from NorthernThailand so the disaster did notreach his hometown.

“I have some friends who live inthe south where the tsunami hit.They lost their houses but no onegot hurt,” said the 24 year old stu-dent majoring in electrical engineer-ing.

“Since I’m so far away fromhome, I’m planning to donate somemoney through some fund raiserorganizations,” he said.

For more news coverage onAirmen helping tsunami victims,see page 13.

Airman 1stClass Sara McClaskey from Kadena AB, Japan, readies a pallet to loadprepackaged meals bound for Southeast Asia. Academy units and individuals are alsoplanning to help victims through contributions. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard Freeland)

By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

Amnesty for offenses committed byalleged victims and witnesses of sexualassault during the same incident in which thealleged assault occurred has been rescinded.

All Academy commanders will exercisediscretion in cadet disciplinary matters on acase-by-case basis, said an Academyspokesperson.

Originally developed and envisioned bythe Agenda for Change, amnesty was part ofthe program and process to help improveand increase reporting of sexual assault atthe Academy, and to encourage sexualassault victims to come forward to report theassault.

The executive summary of theDepartment of Defense Inspector General’s“Evaluation of Sexual Assault, Reprisal andRelated Leadership Challenges at the UnitedStates Air Force Academy”, was publiclyreleased in Washington, D.C. Dec. 7 and rec-ommended that the Air Force rescind itsamnesty policy for cadets.

The Secretary of the Air Force concurredwith the DOD/IG recommendation sayingthat the amnesty policy implemented withthe Agenda for Change in March 2003 hadserved the purpose for which it was designed.

Academy officials cite several reasonsfor the change:

❑ Blanket amnesty was an essential partof turning around the previous Academy cli-mate.

❑ The culture, climate and mechanismsfor dealing with sexual assault at theAcademy are vastly different today than theywere when the amnesty policy was imple-mented.

❑ Cadets acknowledge increased trustand confidence in the current leadership teamand sexual assault reporting and responseprocesses.

❑ There’s a renewed focus on characterand officer development that zeroes in onhuman dignity and respect.

❑ The Cadet Disciplinary System hasbeen totally replaced by the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice.

❑ Comprehensive sexual assault preven-tion education starts the first week a new classenters Basic Cadet Training and continuesthroughout the four-year cadet experience.

❑ The Academy Response Team hasdemonstrated time and again its compassion-ate, multi-function victim response and carecapabilities.

❑ Amnesty existed only for Academycadets; it was not authorized for anyone elsewho was subject to the UCMJ.

❑ Could more easily be used for cadetoffenses when the Academy cadet wing wasstill subject to the Cadet Disciplinary System.

❑ CDS ended in Mar 2004 and was

replaced totally by the UCMJ; since then, allcadets have come under the same single legaland disciplinary system as every other uni-formed member of the Armed Forces: theUCMJ.

❑ Affording amnesty to Academy cadetssubject to the UCMJ was unique.

❑ While the Manual for Courts-martialhas no provisions for amnesty, it does permitthe General Court-martial ConveningAuthority to grant immunity in certain cases.

Now, using the Air Force discipline sys-tem, discretion can be applied based on thefacts and circumstances and be handled on acase by case basis just like the Air Force, saidCol. Debra Gray, 34th Training Wing’s vicecommandant.

“Blanket amnesty wasn’t really aboutturning around the climate however, initiallywhile the ART was being established, encour-age cadets to come forward to report sexualassaults,” the colonel said.

“No punishments for anyone will enterthe picture until the sexual assault is fullyinvestigated and the facts and circum-stances determined,” she said. “The ARTwill still get the Office of SpecialInvestigations report and review it alongwith the commander and judge advocate.The commander will still have the benefitof the counsel of both the response teamexperts and the JA to make the best choic-es for all parties involved.”

USAFA realigns amnesty with Air Force

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By Master Sgt. David Richard341st Security Forces Squadron

MALMSTROM AFB, Mont.(AFPN) — Service before self is probablythe hardest of the Air Force core values to define.However, it doesn’t mean service in spite of self.

How can someone emphasize service before self toomuch?

Here are few examples: coming to work on a wingfamily day to do routine work that could wait; alwaysvolunteering to be the point of contact for a taskingwhen there are others willing and able to perform therequired tasks; or allowing yourself to lose leave at theend of the year.

When we over-emphasize service before self, inspite of our self, we hinder another core value, excel-lence in all we do.

Each one of us, Air Force leaders and members,have a responsibility to ensure our people do the rightthings to take care of themselves.

When the wing has a family day, make it a

point to ensure you and your peoplespend time with family and friends.

Leaders have a responsibility for thedevelopment of the people under them. Ifwe consistently volunteer to be the point

of contact for projects, we run the riskof not developing the people under us.Give others the opportunity to volun-teer.

Make it a priority for you and yourpeople to take leave each year. Air Force offi-

cials believe strongly in the importance of havingAirmen use their leave throughout the year so theycan relax and re-energize. Why do you think theygive you 30-days of leave each year? You’ve earnedthem, don’t lose them.

The Air Force demands your best each day. If youare not doing the things you need to take care ofyourself, the mission will suffer. Our people, bynature, are driven and are going to put the missionbefore themselves. Sometimes they may need a nudgeto take care of themselves also.

Maybe a good New Year’s resolution would be tofind a good balance between service and self.

There are a couple of things you can resolve to donext year. Make time for physical, mental and spiritualfitness and take time to enjoy your family and friends.If you do these things, you will have service beforeself and won’t be doing service in spite of self.

❑ Using leave throughoutthe year importantto one’s success

By Capt Kris Zhea305th Security Forces Squadron

MCGUIRE AIR FORCEBASE, N.J. (AFPN) — Eachyear thousands of peoplemake New Year’s resolutionsto improve their life in someway. Usually the resolutionsend up being forgotten about,

laughed at or buried undernumerous excuses as to whythey weren’t attained.

Well this year when youare sitting around the TV

watching the big ball drop inTimes Square and celebrating the

ringing in of the New Year, makea resolution to get smart. Get smart,you say? Yes! Get smart! It is pain-less and requires no money, no long

lines and no holiday return hassles. Infact getting smarter will actually payyou!

What I mean is, make a resolution totake advantage of the education benefitsafforded to you in the military. Currently,the military Tuition Assistance Programis paying tuition costs and mandatoryfees for up to a maximum of $250 persemester hour, or $750 per three-hourcourse. The current program includes a$4,500-per-year tuition assistance ceil-ing. This program is commonly referredto as 100 percent T.A.

Personally, over the past 14 months Ihave used this program to pay for morethan $16,500 worth of graduate levelinstruction. That’s a nice down paymenton a new car! Or, put another way, that’s1,375 new CDs at $12 a piece! In thattime all I have paid for was books.

Have you ever heard the expression“the value of a book is measured indegrees?” Here’s where this new resolu-tion, getting smarter, will pay you back.

According to the U.S. CensusBureau report, “Mean Earnings ofWorkers 18 Years and Over, byEducational Attainment, Race, HispanicOrigin, and Sex: 1975 to 2002,” the

mean income in 2002 for a person with ahigh school diploma was $27,280.Compare this to mean incomes of some-one with some college or an associate’sdegree, $31,046; someone with a bache-lor’s degree, $51,194; or someone withan advanced degree, $72,824.

The message is clear, the more edu-cated you are the greater your earningpower is. This is true in the military too.Having your education will help you getpromoted, get commissioned or get thatdream assignment you always wanted.

There is an old recruiting slogan thatstates “nine out of ten employers arelooking for people with skills the mili-tary teaches.” The future job marketlooks bright for us in the military, but itwon’t be that bright without yourCommunity College of the Air Force ,associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degreeto go along with all those skills youpicked while serving in the military.

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste”and so are your military benefits. Takeadvantage of this great program andmake your New Years resolution to, “GetSmarter!” It will cost you practicallynothing, only your time, and will payyou unforeseen dividends down the road.

AAAA MMMM IIII NNNN DDDD IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WW ASTEASTE

Excellence includes personal time

Academy SpiritJanuary 7, 20052 COMMENTARY

Send submissions to: HQ USAFA/PAI, 2304Cadet Drive, Suite 318, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO80840-5016 or deliver to Suite 318 in Harmon Hall.

Deadline for free classified ads on a space-available basis is 3:30 p.m., Friday, one week priorto the desired publication date. Paid advertising isaccepted by the publisher at 634-5905.

Deadline for all stories is noon Friday, oneweek prior to the desired publication date. Referquestions to the Academy Spirit staff at 333-7557.

The staff also accepts story submissions byfax (333-4094) or by e-mail ([email protected]).

The Academy Spirit is published byColorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S.Air Force, under exclusive written contract withthe U.S. Air Force Academy. This civilian enter-prise Air Force newspaper is an authorized pub-

lication for members of the U.S. military ser-vices. Contents of the Academy Spirit are notnecessarily the official views of, or endorsed by,the U.S. government, the Department of Defenseor the Department of the Air Force.

The appearance of advertising in this publi-cation, including inserts or supplements, doesnot constitute endorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the Air Force, orColorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of

the products or services advertised. Everything

advertised in this publication shall be made

available for purchase, use or patronage without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, national ori-

gin, age, marital status, physical handicap, polit-

ical affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the

purchaser, user or patron. The printer reserves

the right to reject any advertisements.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and pro-

vided by the U.S. Air Force Academy Directorate

of Public Affairs. The editor reserves the right

to edit articles to conform to Air Force policy

and Associated Press style. All photos are U.S.

Air Force photos unless otherwise indicated.

SubmissionsDirectorate of Public Affairs mission:

To responsibly inform and educate theAcademy community and the public about the

Air Force AcademyLt. Gen. John Rosa — Academy Superintendent

Lt. Col. Laurent J. Fox — Director of Public AffairsTech. Sgt.Angelique McDonald — Chief of Internal

CommunicationsButch Wehry — Editor

[email protected] Wright — Staff Writer

[email protected] Kovsky — Staff [email protected]

Erick C. Phillips — Lead Graphic Designer

The ACTION LINE, 333-

3900, is a forum to resolve

unanswered complaints. Call,

write or send an e-mail to

[email protected]. Items

may also be faxed to 333-4094,

or mailed to:

Directorate of Public

Affairs/ACTION LINE, 2304

Cadet Drive, Suite 312, USAF

Academy, CO 80840-5016.

Provide your name and tele-

phone number. Requests for

anonymity will be respected.

Before contacting the ACTION

LINE, be sure to use the proper

chain of command.

Action Line

A mind is a terrible thing towaste and so are your militarybenefits. Take advantage of theeducation benefits that areafforded to you.”

Captian Kris Zhea305th Security Forces Squadron

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Academy SpiritJanuary 7, 2005 3NEWS

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By Eddie KovskyAcademy Spirit staff

A retirement ceremony for an Academy instructortook a surprising turn Tuesday evening when her hus-band was awarded the Silver Star.

A group of friends, family, and colleagues gatheredat the Association of Graduates to celebrate Col. JillCrotty’s retirement after 30 years of service. Severalofficers who had worked alongside her praised heraccomplishments as an officer and an intellectual, cit-ing her strong leadership and her role as a senior mili-tary professor teaching French at the Academy.

A traditional gesture at retirement ceremonies,Colonel Crotty presented gifts to family members tothank them for the support they had given her duringher career. It was a surprise to nearly everyone gatheredthere when she announced there was a special award forher husband.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Vance Forepaugh, ColonelCrotty’s husband, was presented the Silver Star byAcademy Superintendent Lt. Gen. John Rosa, who hadbeen sitting with the Crottys before the ceremonybegan.

Colonel Forepaugh was awarded the Silver Star forhis actions in Vietnam on June 15, 1969, during his sec-ond tour of duty. As two platoons were pinned downduring fighting, Colonel Forepaugh engaged by him-self to draw fire away from the trapped soldiers, allow-ing them to escape.

“I thought the surprise was given away when Vancesat down and asked what the Army flag was doing here,”remarked General Rosa after the presentation.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Joe Weker and retired ArmyCapt. Butch Guerue, who both served with ColonelForepaugh in Vietnam, nominated him for the SilverStar. The award was presented more than three decadeslater because Colonel Forepaugh had long been resis-tant to being nominated.

“Based on my understanding of military history, ofmy time in Vietnam and my six years in the Army, themost important thing for me was the soldiers, not walk-ing away with a chest full of medals,” said ColonelForepaugh. “The first time the “Top” put me in for thestar, I told him ‘Don’t bother. I’ve got better things todo.’”

Even after Colonel Weker and Captain Guerue hadpushed the nomination through, it still had not beenpresented because an appropriate occasion could not befound. Colonel Crotty finally decided to have the SilverStar presented to her husband during her own retire-ment ceremony. Because he had never been eager toaccept the award, and because she wanted to surprisehim, she kept it a secret from him and most of theguests.

“The evening was supposed to be about my wife,”said Colonel Forepaugh. But what she has done is about

her; it’s about her commitment to service. It’s as if shesaid to herself: ‘It’s not important that I’m retiring acolonel. It’s about the people here with me tonight.’What she did tonight is, she tuned to other people.”

Though Colonel Forepaugh remains modestabout his career and his accomplishments, the offi-cers who served with him are not shy about dis-cussing his character.

“This should have been a Medal of Honor, deliber-ately drawing fire to save your men,” said CaptainGuerue. “Vance is just the most incredible man andleader. He started to cry, it was such a total surprise,and then we nearly cried. It should have happened threedecades ago. He took care of his men, and his men fol-lowed him. I did too.”

“He taught us to be soldiers,” said Colonel Weker.“That star is just the tip. Many others came home andare here today because of him. Before Vance took overthe company, we had high casualty rates and really poormorale. He just turned the company around. The troopswould’ve done anything for him.”

“Vance had been hit in the leg with shrapnel June5, 1969, but he refused to be medevaced out,” saidColonel Weker. “By June 10, his leg was so bad theyfinally evacuated him and operated on in it. On June11th he was back in the field with his bad leg, and fourdays later he was drawing fire in combat. He alwaysknew what to do when the shooting started.”

Captain Guerue, who served under ColonelForepaugh as a lieutenant, also presented him with tra-ditional headdress eagle feathers, a tradition from hisSioux Indian heritage, because “eagles are leaders.”

Though Colonel Forepaugh was an Army captainwhile in Vietnam, he later served as an Air OfficerCommanding at the Academy through the ArmyExchange program.

The Silver Star is the third highest honor bestowedby the armed forces. The award was originally estab-lished in 1919, and then reestablished in 1932.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Vance Forepaugh standsalongside his wife, Col. Jill Crotty during herretirement ceremony Tuesday evening. ColonelForepaugh was awarded the Silver Star for hisheroic actions in Vietnam more than thirty yearsago. He had not been told he would be presentedwith anything. (Photo by Charley Starr)

Army Vietnam veteran awarded Silver Star

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Academy SpiritJanuary 7, 2005NEWS4

By Butch WehryAcademy Spirit staff

The Military Spouse Virtual Assistant program,another employment option for the mobile militaryspouse, is held quarterly and the registration dead-line for this month’s course is Jan.19.

“Academy spouses face unique career chal-lenges resulting from a lifestyle that often involvesfrequent relocations-sometimes to remote, isolatedposts, high-cost areas, and areas where the prospectsfor employment are less than ideal,” said JeannieLopez, who heads the family support center’s careerfocus and volunteer program. “These moves, thoughnecessary, not only impact employment prospectsand family income, but the spouse’s career progres-sion as well.”

It is a difficult situation for many, but thanks tothe growth of the internet and the emergence of thevirtual assistance industry, military spouses withexpertise in administrative support and over 100related areas are finally finding it easier to spreadtheir entrepreneurial wings and develop viable,portable careers, she said.

Virtual Assistants are self-employed individualswho provide off-site business support services totheir clients.

These services vary from one VA to the next,based on their experience and expertise, and caninclude day-to-day administrative tasks, competitiveresearch, grant writing, Web site design, resumewriting, accounting, bookkeeping services, market-ing support, translation and graphic design, said thefamily support center staffer.

“Work assignments are communicated throughemail, phone, fax, mail, diskette transfer, and real-time online messaging,” she said. “The virtual natureof these relationships lends itself easily to the tran-sient or “nomadic” lifestyle that is so much a part ofmilitary family life.”

Ms. Lopez has been certified by StaffcentrixLimited Liability Company, a company that special-

izes in training military spouses to become virtualassistants, . As the name implies, this program isdesigned to teach military spouses to launch andgrow their own virtual assistant businesses, and thusembark on a rewarding, challenging, and trulyportable career.

The program is a joint collaboration withPeterson and Schriever AFBs and delivered in aseries of several workshops. The next course isscheduled Jan. 24-26 at Peterson AFB.Participation is limited to 10 Academy participantswho will be selected based on the information theyprovide in their training application.

Candidates for the program should have a mini-mum of two years of administrative support experi-ence, Internet access, a good working knowledge ofbasic software, a computer with a Windows 95 orbetter operating system, and a strong desire for selfemployment or employment change, Ms. Lopez said.

An active-duty military spouse who would liketo participate in this free training program can com-plete and submit the online application atwww.msvas.com/application_usafa.htm or contactMs. Lopez at 333-3444 for more information.

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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Department ofDefense officials have launched a new program toshowcase America’s support for the men and women ofthe armed forces and the myriad ways people areexpressing that support.

“America Supports You” is designed to gather infor-mation about the many activities and programsAmericans have launched to show support for the troopsand, most importantly, to ensure they and their familiesknow about it, said Charles Abell, principal deputyundersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

Mr. Abell said communicating America’s supportfor servicemembers and their families is a big moralebooster for “those who are fighting to defend our free-dom” and communicates America’s “recognition andappreciation of the courage and commitment of thosewho serve.”

Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks,Americans have come together as never before, unitedin their resolve against their terrorist enemies, Mr. Abellsaid.

“And in the three years since, ... the American peo-ple have stood solidly behind our military (troops) andtheir families,” he said.

That support spans every segment of society, fromindividuals and families to schools to local communitiesto major, multinational corporations, Mr. Abell said, “alldoing their part to show their appreciation for the dedi-cation and sacrifice of America’s fighting forces.”

But despite the outpouring of support, said AllisonBarber, deputy assistant secretary of defense for publicaffairs, servicemembers are not always aware of it.

“We’ve heard troops in the field asking ifAmericans are still supporting them,” she said, “and wewere determined to be able to answer that question in ameaningful way.”

The program will ensure servicemembers knowabout the many acts of gratitude, including activitiesconducted at the local level, said Ms. Barber, who willrun the program.

It encourages people to visit a Web site and sharedetails about their project or activity. By doing so, theycan sign up to receive a military-style dog tag with the“America Supports You” logo that provides a tangiblesymbol of their support.

At the kickoff event, Mr. Abell said that the initia-tives under way run the gamut. Brittany and RobbieBergquist, a brother-sister team in Massachusetts, haveused their “Cell Phones for Soldiers” program to buyprepaid calling cards so deployed servicemembers cancall home.

Another organization formed to build or renovate

homes for disabled veterans returning home fromSouthwest Asia.

Other groups set up programs so chil-dren of deployed troops could listen toor watch their mom or dad read bed-time stories to them.

James Mueller, senior vice com-mander in chief for the Veterans ofForeign Wars, said he knows per-sonally how important it is fordeployed servicemembers to knowthat their country is behind them.An Army veteran who served inVietnam, he said he remembers howdifficult it was to be thousands ofmiles from home, in harm’s way, with-out the full support of many of his coun-trymen.

“We never want that to happen to ourtroops again,” he said.

To ensure it doesn’t, VFW posts nationwideare involved in sending care packages and sup-plies to troops overseas and helping families onthe home front through a program that helps pay forthings like groceries or emergency appliance repairs.

Edward Powell Jr., president and chief executiveofficer of the United Service Organizations, said heshares Mr. Mueller’s memories of the Vietnam eraand vows never to let it happen again.

“Our goal is to make sure the men andwomen who signed up to protect us know thatthey are appreciated and that we haven’t for-gotten them,” he said.

To that end, Operation USO Care Packagehas sent more than 400,000 care packages togive deployed troops a taste of home, andthe USO sponsors other programs and ser-vices for servicemembers and their fami-lies, officials said.

Mr. Powell said he hopes the pro-gram gives Americans who want tosupport the troops, but do not knowhow, a way to show their appreciation.

“Sometimes the words ‘thankyou’ just don’t seem adequate whenconsidering the tremendous sacrificesservicemembers are making for theircountry,” he said. “But we’re focused on theincredible power of ‘thank you’ — and wesee this program as a way of expressing that tothe men and women so deserving of it.”

For more information, visitwww.defendamerica.mil or www.americasup-portsyou.mil.

DOD launches ‘America Supports You’

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A More Perfect Unionby Cathy Kingsley Dolan Media Newswires

ST. LOUIS, MO -- More than 95percent of cases are settled out ofcourt. To settle, both parties mustidentify some settlement amount thatmakes them both better off than go-ing to trial.In research done by Bruce Hay andKathryn Spier at Harvard University,they found that the existence of diver-gent party expectations concerningtrial remains the most influential ac-count of why cases may fail to settle.Settlement becomes more likelywhen the trial costs are larger andwhen the information of the litigantsis more closely aligned. Conversely,the likelihood of settlement decreasesas the amount at stake in the case in-creases. If the plaintiff is sure of win-ning a lot, settlement will be more dif-ficult.

A case involving a student whowas struck in the eye by a pen whileat school will not go to trial; instead,a request has been made to the Jeffer-son County Circuit Court to approvethe settlement agreed upon by bothparties."We agreed with the potential de-fendant to mediate the case prior tofiling suit," said Todd Stanton ofSandberg, Phoenix & von Gontard."At mediation, we were able to reacha mutually agreeable compromise."His clients are Adam Perkins, 15,and his mother, Sherry Perkins. A

claim was made against the North-west R-I School District in JeffersonCounty for an incident in which apen hit Adam in the eye on April 11,2002."The allegation is that a teacherthrew a pen at him and punctured hiseye," Stanton said. "There is a disputeas to whether or not the incident wasintentional or an accident."Adam sustained a tear to his reti-na and underwent surgery to repairthe tear. Although he did not lose theuse of his eye, there is some questionabout the long-term effect of the in-jury, he said.

In a settlement agreed upon byboth parties, the school district willpay a total of $200,000. Of thatamount, $6,695.43 will go to hismother, Sherry Perkins, for release ofany parental claim and to satisfy allmedical costs.The plaintiff's attorneys will bepaid $66,790.75, and the remaining$126,513.82 will be used to fund anannuity from American General LifeInsurance Co., which will make futureperiodic payments.

Beginning April 18, 2007, whenAdam turns 18, $15,000 per year forfour years is guaranteed. Paymentsthereafter will be as follows:On April 18, 2014 - $20,000On April 18, 2019 - $30,000On April 18, 2024 - $45,000On April 18, 2029 - $60,000On April 18, 2034 - $92,025The annuity will accrue interest

over time and for a number of yearswill provide Adam with future med-ical treatment and his personal well-being.In the event that he should die pri-or to the date that is set for the lastguaranteed payment, the balance ofthe payments will continue to be paidon the same basis for the remainderof the guaranteed period to his par-ents, in equal shares to the survivors.Because Adam is a minor, bothparties need approval of the court fora binding settlement. The court willlisten to the evidence and hear testi-mony, and if the judge finds it is inAdam's best interest, the settlementwill be finalized.

Although Adams is entitled to ajury trial on the merits of his claim,once it is settled, no further actioncan be filed against the school dis-trict, the teacher or any other personor organization for any injuries aris-ing out of the incident."There is an understanding thatthey could have taken the case to trialand been awarded more or awardedless or received nothing," Stanton said."It's a risk the clients face, that theschool district faced. All parties have toweigh the risks involved and determineif it's a reasonable about of money."He is "very optimistic that thecourt will approve the settlement."The attorney for the Northwest R-ISchool District, Thomas M. Buckley,could not be reached for comment.

by Alisa Bralove Dolan Media Newswires

BALTIMORE, MD -- A worker who,due to a heart condition, postponedhis surgery to correct a work-relatedinjury is entitled to collect disabilitybenefits for the period of delay, theCourt of Special Appeals has said.The opinion reverses the Workers'Compensation Commission and Bal-timore circuit court, which saidGrover Moore could not collect duringthe 11-month period while he waitedfor his cardiologist to clear him forfoot surgery."Notwithstanding the prolongationof a temporary disability that might,with surgery, have been ameliorated, ifthe cause for the prolongation was ob-jectively reasonable, the employer's re-sponsibility for the temporary disabili-ty continues unabated," Judge CharlesE. Moylan Jr., retired and specially as-signed, wrote for the appeals panel.Moore suffered injuries to his leftleg and foot on Oct. 21, 1999, whileworking for Component AssemblySystems Inc. He received temporarytotal disability payments from Travel-ers Insurance Co., until Dr. Ian Wein-er scheduled him for foot surgerynearly three years later.When it came time for Moore'sOct. 1, 2002 surgery, his cardiologist,Dr. Rodney Johnson, said he wouldnot take Moore off his regimen of as-pirin therapy. Aspirin's blood-thin-

ning effect, however, could causebleeding complications duringsurgery.Moore postponed his surgery untilFebruary 2003 and in the interveningperiod, Travelers agreed to pay himhalf of his benefits.

Come February, Moore's cardiolo-gist still refused to let him stop the as-pirin therapy, so Moore did not havethe surgery. Travelers discontinued itspayments.Following a hearing, the Workers'Compensation Commission ruled thatthe insurance company did not haveto pay benefits from February on-ward. The Baltimore Circuit Court af-firmed that decision.Moore finally underwent footsurgery on Jan. 8. Travelers resumedfull payment of his benefits at thattime.

On appeal to the Court of SpecialAppeals, Moore argued that the insurershould not have interrupted his pay-ments because his disability was of acontinuing nature. Travelers, however,said that because the work-related in-jury was not the cause of the post-poned surgery, it is relieved of liability.But writing for the appeals panel,Moylan said it comes down to a ques-tion of whether Moore's decision topostpone the surgery was objectivelyreasonable; if so, the causal chain isnot broken."Dr. Weiner's refusal to perform

foot surgery on Moore until Moore'scardiologist gave him clearance todiscontinue for 48 hours the use ofblood-thinning aspirin was indis-putably reasonable," Moylan wrote."The danger of ‘bleeding complica-tions' during the surgery posed athreat to Moore's life."Therefore, such a reasonable pro-longation does not break the causalchain, he said, likening Moore's situa-tion to that of a pregnant womanwho postpones medical treatment un-til the birth of her child.Moore's attorney, Marc J. Atas, de-clined to comment on the decision.James Smiley, who represented the in-surance company, could not bereached for comment.WHAT THE COURT HELDCase: Grover Moore v. Component As-sembly Systems Inc., et al., CSA No.0002, Sept. Term 2004. Reported.Opinion by Moylan, J. Filed Sept. 7,2004.

Issue: Did the trial court err in absolvingan insurance company from payingdisability benefits to a worker whopostponed remedial surgery due toanother medical condition?Holding:

Yes. Where the prolongation ofmedical treatment is objectively rea-sonable, the chain of causation re-mains unbroken.

Home builders groupcalls for an end tolumber tariffs Dolan Media Newswires

ST. LOUIS, MO -- A decision last Friday by the U.S.International Trade Commission to abide by a recentNorth American Free Trade Agreement ruling thatunequivocally states that Canadian lumber importspose no threat to the domestic lumber industry isdeemed a victory by the National Association ofHome Builders, which says it's a win for housing af-fordability and free trade."The ITC's response in compliance with the NAF-TA verdict, as required under U.S. and internationaltrade laws, should pave the way for the removal ofthe 27 percent lumber tariffs that have acted as ahidden tax on American home buyers and con-sumers since they were first put in place in May of2002," said Bobby Rayburn, president of NAHB anda home and apartment builder from Jackson, Miss.,in a press release. "The U.S. government must put anend to further legal delaying tactics and allow thesepunitive duties to expire."

Under international trade law, the ITC is requiredto bring its policies into line with the NAFTA panel'sfindings. The NAFTA panel's Aug. 31 ruling rejectedU.S. claims that Canadian lumber imports are harm-ing U.S. producers, which led to the ITC reversing itsthreat of injury determination. However, stating thatit believed the NAFTA panel had overstepped its au-thority, the ITC said it had taken this action becauseit "respects and is bound by the NAFTA dispute settle-ment process."Before issuing its latest verdict, the NAFTA panelpreviously ruled twice that injury threat allegationswere baseless and contrary to law, and ordered theITC to review its arguments and present fresh evi-dence to back its claims. After giving the ITC threechances to make its case, the NAFTA panel conclud-ed a further review would "be an exercise in futility."The ITC's statement leaves open the possibilitythat the U.S. government might attempt to launchwhat is known as an "extraordinary challenge" tokeep this case alive. From NAFTA's inception, no sidebringing about an extraordinary challenge case hasever won.

"U.S. lumber producers know there is virtually nochance they can be successful in this matter. Howev-er, they understand that as long as the case dragsout, the tariffs will remain in effect and continue topad their bottom line at the expense of U.S. con-sumers," said Rayburn. "The government shouldspurn this cynical legal maneuver and act now to re-voke the duties."

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FEATURE Academy SpiritJanuary 7, 2005 11Academy Spirit

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By Academy safety office

Winter is here and with it comes “less-than perfect” driving conditions.“If the weather forecasters are correct, we may be in for a wet and snowy year,”

said Mr. Irv Gonzalez, Academy Heavy Equipment Shop supervisor.Winter weather presents special challenges to drivers. Properly preparing your-

self for unexpected situations may be the action that saves your life or the life of afamily member.

Drivers must adjust their driving habits to match hazards posed by the weather.Become familiar with the Academy snow maps displaying priority routes, watch outfor wildlife on roads and drive defensively.

Colorado weather can be quite unpredictable. There is an old adage, “If youdon’t like the weather, wait ten minutes. It’ll change.” Our weather can also vary dra-matically from place to place. Sunny and dry in Denver may still mean blizzard con-ditions in Boulder. Dry road conditions at your point of origin does not guaranteegood road conditions at your destination or anywhere in between.

Winter driving can be treacherous and drivers should be prepared for the worst. Statistics report approximately 70 percent of winter deaths attributed to snow and

ice involve motor vehicles.Consider using the checklists provides on these pages. These safety suggestions

have been compiled from information provided by the Federal EmergencyManagement Agency, the American Red Cross, the National Safety Council and theColorado Department of Transportation. Before heading out on the road during thewinter, make sure you and your vehicle are ready to handle the snow and cold.

The winter season is upon us. As we travel to take advantage of Colorado’s out-door activities, remember to be safe by using good risk management practice, bothon- and off-duty.

The Air Force experienced 67 fatalities involving private motor vehicles in 2004.Major contributing factors were speed (60 percent), fatigue and darkness (51 per-cent) and alcohol (30 percent).

The Academy had zero fatalities in 2004. Help make this year as safe as the lastfor the Academy community by remembering these important points.

Check for Injuries and Treat:❑❑ Move all survival equipmentfrom trunk to passenger com-partment.❑❑ Inventory all equipment.❑❑ Tie a signal flag to yourantenna.❑❑ Utilize all available clothing,maps, carpeting, paper, seatcovers, etc. to help keep your-self warm.❑❑ Check and clear the exhaustsystem and ensure adequateventilation.❑❑ Run engine: 5 min each 30min, or 10 min each 60 min.❑❑ Run engine to coincide withradio news broadcast.❑❑ Light a candle to generateheat and light, ensure

adequate ventilation.❑❑ If the car or exhaust systemis completely covered withsnow DO NOT run the engineas CARBON MONOXDIDEwill pool under the car andseep into or be drawn into thepassenger compartment.❑❑ If the car is covered withsnow, cut a ventilation hole.Check ventilation hole eachhour.❑❑ If you are tired, ensure ade-quate ventilation, then go tosleep.❑❑ DO NOT fall asleep with theengine running.❑❑ Melt snow for drinkingwater. DO NOT eat snow. Meltit first.

❑❑ Pre pare to survive for aminimum of 48 hours.❑❑ Eat available foods to helpproduce heat.❑❑ Keep a log.❑❑ Don’t give up hope!❑❑ Conserve strength

LIFE THREATENING

PROBLEMS

1. Injuries - Treat as soon aspossible.2. Carbon monoxide poisoningcan kill quickly and silently.Provide ventilation when run-ning engine or burning can-dles, sterno, etc. Carbonmonoxide poisoning is cumula-tive, once exposed. DO NOTallow further exposure.3. Hypothermia - If you are

shivering, you body is

telling you your protection isinadequate, use all availableclothing, car insulation, orfoam to protect your body coretemperature. Remember towear a hat or other head cover-ing.4. Dehydration - Drink as muchwater as you can. DON’T EATSNOW. Try to avoid drinkingcold water, heat it next to yourbody or heater vent.NOTE: Hypothermia and dehy-dration affect your ability tothink rationally. You may notknow you are becoming a vic-tim. Recognize the factor thatcaused the emergency:❑❑ Cool/Cold Temperatures -Precipitation❑❑ Wind - Exhaustion❑❑ Insufficient Food & Water

VEHICLE SURVIVALEQUIPMENT

Sunglasses, Personal Medications,Shovel (entrenching tool),Tool Kit, Brightly Colored Tarp,Reflective Triangles,Ice Scraper, Tire Chains that fit,Carbon Monoxide Detector,Tow Strap, Come-Along Winch Sandor Gravel for tractionJumper Cables, Emergency RoadFlares,Small bag of abrasive material (sand,salt or kitty litter)Small snow shovel, snow brush,Traction matsCloth or roll of paper towelsBooster cablesTire gauge

PERSONAL SURVIVALITEMS

Blankets (wool preferred) or sleepingbags.Heat source (candle, sterno, non-propane backpacker stove).Matches and lighter.Food - high carbohydrates, candy bars,raisins, dried fruit, peanut butter,peanuts, etc.Extra clothing - wool gloves, hat, coat,pants, scarf.Flashlight - with extra batteries.Large plastic garbage bags.Red or Orange material for antennasignal.Coffee can for all small items and tomelt snow for water.First aid kitWaterA cellular phone

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By AAFES Public Affairs

DALLAS - The Army and Air Force ExchangeService’s “Help Our Troops Call Home” initiative isexpanding with the unveiling of a 200-unit MilitaryExchange Global Prepaid Phone card that makesgiving the gift of communication to deployed troopsmore affordable.

AAFES unveiled the 200-Unit card , Nov. 29. Onthat same day, KLBJ-AM in Austin, Texas, placed anorder for 4,675 200-Unit Military Exchange GlobalPrepaid Phone cards.

“After raising $70,075 through the station’s‘Operation Call Home’ program, we were lookingfor a way to maximize every dollar,” said PromotionsDirector for KLBJ-AM Macon Schoonmaker. “Aftertalking with AT&T it became clear that AAFES’‘Help Our Troops Call Home’ program was the mostaffordable way for KLBJ to provide the greatestnumber of cards and call minutes to deployedtroops.”

“We have offered the 550-Unit phone card sincethe ‘Help Our Troops Call Home’ program began inApril of 2004,’ said AAFES’ commander Maj. Gen.

Kathryn Frost. “While the $39 550-Unit card offersthe bulk buying power to drive the cost per minute toas low as 19 cents a minute during the holidays, itlimits the number of troops that can benefit from thedistribution of phone cards purchased by civilianorganizations, individuals and businesses.”

The $14.99 200-Unit Military Exchange GlobalPrepaid Phone card can be used at any of the 63AAFES call centers throughout Operations Iraqi andEnduring Freedom including 47 locations in Iraq andAfghanistan.

With a rate of only 30 cents a minute, each cardprovides 50 minutes of talk time to the United Statesfrom the AAFES phone centers throughout Iraq andAfghanistan.

Before a service member even picks up a phonein a deployed location, Maj. Gen. Frost cautions mil-itary personnel to, “read the fine print.”

“All phone cards are not created equal,” she said.“Troops as well as friends and family should beaware that price per minute charges can be muchhigher when placing an overseas call using a creditcard, calling card or other pre-paid phone cards.

Most commercial calling cards purchased in the

US are designed only for domestic use and rates areas high as 50 cents a minute when calling from Iraqor Afghanistan. So troops on the front line really geta lot more bang for the buck when provided anAAFES Military Exchange Global Prepaid Phonecard, regardless of the denomination.”

Many prepaid phone cards sold in the UnitedStates are designed for use within the 48 contiguousstates. AAFES’ Military Exchange Global Prepaidphone cards are designed for use on a “global plat-form.”

This platform, according to Maj. Gen. Frost, “istailored to the unique needs of mobile service mem-bers.”

The “Help Our Troops Call Home” initiativeallows any American to make a direct contribution tothe morale of troops who find themselves far fromhome.

Individuals, organizations and businesses canlog on to www.aafes.com and click the “Help OurTroops Call Home” link or call 800-527-2345 formore information on 200-Unit and 550-UnitMilitary Exchange Global Prepaid Phone cards.

Staff Sgt. John Hermoian,Fairchild AFB, Wash., wearsthe new Survival, Evasion,Resistance and Escapeinstructor beret. (CourtesyPhoto)

SERE graduates authorized berets

By Airman 1st Class Nathan Putz92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE,Wash. (AFPN) Students who completethe Survival, Evasion, Resistance andEscape specialist technical school hereare now qualified to wear the new SEREberet.

The pewter-green beret is worn with

the SERE specialist device, which depictsa bald eagle in front of a compass rosewith barbed wire across it.

“The beret solidif ies the CombatRescue Officer, SERE and Pararescuecommunities as a united weapons sys-tem,” said Chief Master Sgt. RobertPloof, command chief of the 336thTraining Group here.

The Air Force SERE career field is

the only specialty in the Department ofDefense responsible for recruiting, train-ing and employing SERE specialists, offi-cials said. Speciality military units histor-ically wear berets, the officials said.

“The beret is a motivational factor forSERE Specialists candidates in trainingand will aid in recruiting, retention andespirit-de-corps,” Chief Ploof said.

Resolve to stay safe for the 2005By Senior Airman Ciara Gavin10th Security Forces Squadron

Make personal safety a priority thisyear by including turning it into a NewYear’s resolution. This is one opportu-nity to bring the whole family togetherfor a discussion about what it reallytakes to stay safe.

Personal safety includes a widevariety of topics including crime pre-vention. Techniques used to reduce the

chances of being vic-timized by crimecan be discussed

with childrenand adults ofall ages.

Spends o m et i m e

examining common everyday habitsand behaviors through the eyes of acriminal.

Could any of these habits provide acriminal with an easy opportunity?

How could someone with maliciousintent most easily take advantage of thissituation? Are precautions taken toavoid dangerous situations? Arebelongings ever left unsecured or unat-tended?

Could a criminal figure out exactlywhen people would be out of the house?

If potential weak points are identi-fied, include a solution in this year’sNew Year’s resolutions.

Don’t be an easy victim. Preventcrime before it happens by trying toavoid giving criminals any open oppor-tunities. Many crimes are crimes ofopportunity and most can be avoided bya simple preventive action.

For example, it takes only minutesto put a lock on a gym locker beforegoing to work out, but several hours, if

not days, to fill out police reports,make phone calls to banks and

credit card companies, andreplace lost identificationcards if a wallet is stolen

out of an unlocked locker. Even if ithasn’t ever happened before, don’tassume that it can’t or won’t. A com-placent attitude toward crime may bethe best invitation a criminal everreceived.

Network. Knowing what is “nor-mal” for the community starts by get-ting to know neighbors and the sur-rounding area.

Be vigilant. Take a look around theneighborhood. Dark parking or entranceareas caused by non-functional streetlights could be a potential hiding placefor criminals and make criminal activitymuch more difficult to detect. If lightsare out, report them to civil engineering,333-2565.

Take notice of people in the imme-diate vicinity when driving on base. Beon the lookout for anything out of theordinary. Unusual or suspicious activi-ty of any kind can be reported to theSecurity Forces Control Center, 333-2000.

Here are some specific resolutionsthat can increase personal safety:

❑ Protect personal identity. Shredjunk mail or other documents that con-tain name, address, social security num-

ber or other important informationinstead of throwing it away.

❑ Don’t keep personal identifica-tion numbers (PIN) on or near debitcards. Record the account and cus-tomer service numbers for all credit orbankcards so they can be immediatelycontacted to file a report if cards areever lost or stolen.

❑ Record the serial numbers ofvaluable items. Engravers are availablefrom security forces to put a personal-ized mark (such as the first letter of thelast name and the last four digits of thesocial security number) on high-valueitems for easier recognition and tracingif they are ever stolen.

❑ If it has a lock on it, use it. Lockall doors all the time. Secure belong-ings in a locker when using the gym orother recreational facility. At home,always use the deadbolt. It provides fargreater security than a knob lock, andshould be used every time the house isunoccupied.

Remember, most home break-insoccur during the day. Lock car doorsevery time it is unoccupied, even for ashort time. This applies to both govern-ment and privately owned vehicles.

Accouterment ‘solidifies’ combat community

New military exchange phone cards now available

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An Airman here launches an MC-130 from Bangkok to Phuket, Thailand, onJan. 1. The plane was loaded with five pallets of blankets and medical sup-plies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael Farris)

An Airman carries boxes of reliefsupplies Jan. 1 at the internationalairport.(U.S. Air Force photo byMaster Sgt. Michael Farris)

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By Athletic Media Relations

(AFPN) The Air Force Academy wrestling teamcompeted Dec. 29 at the Evanston, Ill., 42nd MidlandsInvitational here. Four Falcon grapplers wrestled at theannual event, which featured several of the nation’s topteams and individuals.

Josh Peterson competed at 149 pounds, openingthe meet against eighth-seeded Jeff Harrison ofUniversity of Northern Iowa. After losing by fall toHarrison, Peterson moved into the consolation bracket,where he first squared off against Northern IllinoisUniversity’s Mike Grimes, seeded ninth in the tourna-ment. Peterson battled for a 3-2 decision, moving on to

face Ryan Hurley of Cleveland State University.Peterson again captured a narrow decision, this timedefeating Hurley by a score of 6-5; however, Peterson’srun came to an end as he dropped a 10-0 decision toAaron Scott of Iowa State University.

Brenden McLean, wrestling in the 197-poundweight class, also went 2-2 in the tournament, drop-ping his first bout of the day in a 5-0 decision to sixth-seeded Tyrone Byrd of the University of Illinois. In theconsolation bracket, McLean recorded a 2-1 decisionover Iowa State University’s Woodley Milord, followedby a 2-1 tiebreaker win over Dane Pape of theUniversity of Iowa. McLean then went up against MattWeight from Illinois, losing 2-1.

Beau Tresemer represented the Falcons at 165

pounds, facing a tough opening opponent in top-seed-ed David Bolyard of Central Michigan University.Bolyard, ranked second in the nation, took a 9-1 deci-sion to send Tresemer to the consolation bracket. Afterdefeating Sacred Heart University’s SherwoodFendryk with a 6-4 decision, Tresemer ended his tour-nament with a 20-10 loss to Jason Ramstetter of theDave Schultz Wrestling Club.

Rounding out the group of Falcons was LukeLefever, who went 0-2 on the week, falling to second-seeded Brian Glynn of Illinois by a 7-1 decision toopen the tournament. Lefever then dropped to RutgersUniversity’s Chris Ressa with a 7-2 decision in theconsolation bracket.

By Jerry CrossAthletic Media Relations

Like all of us during the holidays, allthe Air Force men’s basketball teamneeded was a little home cookin’. Afterlosing three consecutive games, all awayfrom home, for the first time in nearlytwo years, the Falcons got healthy andwon two straight games last week atClune Arena.

Tim Keller made his first four 3-point attempts and finished with 12points Dec. 31 to help Air Force snap athree-game losing streak with a 70-53victory over Rutgers. Keller also hadfive assists and Antoine Hood added 12points for the Falcons, who snappedRutgers’ four-game winning streak andwere successful in their first gameagainst a Big East opponent since 1988.

Ricky Shields had 12 points andQuincy Douby had 10 for the ScarletKnights, who didn’t get their first transi-tion bucket until two minutes were gonein the second half.

They also played in constant foultrouble. Freshman Ollie Bailey, whoaverages 14 points and five rebounds,scored the game’s first bucket, then left5 minutes later with two fouls. He fin-ished with two points and a rebound.

The team’s two leading scorers,Shields and Douby, also played in foultrouble. Douby shot 4-for-14 and Shieldsmade all four of his baskets from 3-pointrange, but still couldn’t avoid two orthree ear-splitting lectures from his frus-trated coach, Gary Waters.

The Academy went 10-for-24 from3-point range. Most of the attemptscame with the shot clock in single digits,which not only nullified Rutgers’ zone

defense, but demoralized the ScarletKnights, as well.

Air Force held Rutgers to 20 pointsin the first half, and though the pacepicked up a bit in the second, theKnights didn’t really start running andscoring until after they had fallen behindby 16 with about 5 minutes left.

They fell behind by double digitswith 5 minutes left in the first half andnever got it below that.

On Monday, Hood scored a season-high 23 points and Air Force played itsusual stifling defense night en route to a69-46 victory over service-academyrival Navy s the Falcons won their 19th

straight home game, the fourth-longeststreak in the nation.

Air Force, which has the top-rankedscoring defense in the nation, got 31points off turnovers, hounding a young,small team from Navy (4-8) that lost forthe sixth time in seven games.

Hood, a 6-foot-4 guard, did most ofhis damage down low, posting up andhitting a variety of turnarounds andscoop shots. He surpassed his previousseason high of 17 points in more tradi-tional fashion, making a 3-pointer togive the Falcons a 55-37 lead midwaythrough the second half.

While Hood was shining inside, itwas forward Jacob Burtschi handing outassists. He finished with four, three ofwhich came in the opening minutes, allon nice passes to Nick Welch (13points), who was cutting through themiddle.

Burtschi’s last assist came after hedove for a loose ball and pushed a niceoutlet pass upcourt to Hood, who made alayup as part of a 16-8 run that turned a10-point game into a runaway.

Air Force played its usual slow-down, Princeton-style offense andbacked it up with good `D.’The Falcons,who allow 51.5 points a game, forced 19Navy turnovers and Dan Nwaelele hadthree of his team’s nine steals. Navyactually shot 50 percent, but only man-aged 34 attempts. Led by Hood’s 8-for-10 shooting, the Falcons went 24-for-40from the floor.

They haven’t lost at Clune Arenasince February 2003 and have a chanceto continue the streak on Saturday, whenthey open Mountain West Conferenceplay at home against Colorado Statebeginning at 3:05 p.m.

Academy wrestlers compete at Midlands Invitational

Falcons win two straight games at Clune Arena

Men’s Basketball forward Nick Welch drives the for two of his nine points inthe Dec. 31 game with Rutgers. (Photo by Charley Starr)

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By Dave Toller Athletic Media Relations

Air Force’s holiday treat was a pairof games against two of the top 12teams in the country. The Falcons lostboth games to seventh-ranked DenverUniversity and to 12th-ranked ColgateUniversity in the 13th annual WellsFargo Denver Cup, Saturday, Jan. 1-2,at Magness Arena in Denver, CO.

In the first game, Denver’s JonFoster scored three goals to lead Denverto a 9-4 win. DU, the defending nation-al champions, jumped ahead with threegoals in the first period and the teamscombined for eight goals in the secondperiod. After each team scored fourgoals in the second period, DU put thegame away with two more goals in thethird period.

Foster scored the first of his threegoals in the game at the 5:33 mark on apower play. Goals by Jeff Drummondand Paul Stastny gave the Pioneers a 3-0 lead at the first intermission. A much-better Air Force team made the gameinteresting in the second period. Eachteam scored four goals in the second

period and the Pioneers held on to athree-goal lead at the second intermis-sion. Brandon Merkosky scored twogoals for the Falcons, including one ona power play as the teams traded goalsfor more than 20 minutes. FreshmenEric Ehn and Bryan Becker also scoredfor the Falcons. Foster completed hishat trick in the second period with apair of goals. Geoff Paukovich and MattCarle also scored for the Pioneers.

Desperately needing a goal early inthe third period, Air Force put pressureon the Pioneers, but were unable toscore. Instead it was Denver that put thegame out of reach with two goals in thethird. Paukovich and Stastny eachscored their second goals of the game inthe final period.

Despite the five-goal margin of vic-tory, the shots on goal were close.Denver out-shot Air Force 34-27 in thegame. AFA held a 14-11 advantage inthe second period. DU was 3-for-6 onthe power play while Air Force was 1-for-2. Falcon sophomore Peter Fosterstarted the game and played the firsttwo periods. He made 17 saves whileallowing seven goals in 40 minutes.

Pioneer sophomore Glenn Fisher made23 saves and allowed four goals in earn-ing the victory.

In the consolation game, Colgatescored three third-period goals to defeatAir Force 3-0.

The first and second periods of thegame were completely different. Thefirst period was very even with Colgatetaking nine shots and Air Force takingfive in an up-tempo opening period.The second period was all Colgate, butthe game remained scoreless after thefirst 40 minutes. The Raiders out-shotthe Falcons 16-3 in the second periodand held a 25-8 advantage after the firsttwo periods. Falcon goalie Peter Fostermade 16 stops in the second period anddid not allow a goal.

The Raiders took advantage of alltheir shots as two bouncing pucks beatFoster in the third period. The firstRaider goal came at 2:54 of the thirdperiod. Mike Campaner took a shotfrom the point that was initially deflect-ed by a Falcon defenseman. The puckbounced through the crease, off ofColgate’s Ben Camper’s leg and wentinto the net. Despite a huge shot advan-

tage for Colgate, the score remained 1-0 until late in the game.

Colgate put the game away withanother bouncing puck that found thenet. Joey Mormina took a shot from theneutral zone, between the blue line andthe red line, near the penalty box. Thepuck bounced over Foster’s stick andbetween his legs for a 2-0 lead at 13:09.Air Force pulled Foster from the netwith 43 seconds remaining and theresult was an empty-net goal for LiamHuculak.

The Raiders out-shot Air Force, 32-8, in the final two periods and 41-13 inthe game. Foster made a career-high 38saves in the game. Colgate netminderSteve Silverthorn made just 13 stops forthe shutout. Colgate was 0-for-3 on thepower play while Air Force was 0-for-2.The teams combined for just sevenpenalties in the game.

Air Force, 9-7-2 overall and 3-3-0in the conference, returns to CollegeHockey America play as the Falconstravel to northern Minnesota for a two-game series. The Falcons and Beaversplay tonight at 7:35 p.m. CST andSaturday at 7:05 p.m.

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Holidays not so merry for Air Force hockeyFalcons drop two games against top 12 ranked teams in Denver Cup

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Cadet Chapel. Mayor Lionel Rivera isthe guest speaker. All military and civil-ian personnel are invited to attend.Contact Capt. Ruth Segres at 333-2593for more information.

Thrift Shop hours The thrift shop will be closed until

Tuesday

Join the wrestling teamThe Air Force Wrestling Team is

looking for Active Duty, National Guardand Reservist men and women to applyfor a training camp, Feb. 22 - May 2.Applicants must fill out an AF Form303, which can be obtained at the BaseFitness Center. The application deadlineis Jan. 20. Contact Richard Estrella, AFWrestling Coach, at 573-4651, or [email protected].

Volunteer to readVolunteers are needed to read to stu-

dents at Pine Valley Elementary Schoolevery Tuesday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and12:30 to 3 p.m. This activity is open toeveryone. Contact Airman 1st ClassErin Whitford at 333-2595 to sign up.

By 1st Lt. Tony WickmanAlaskan Command Public Affairs

ACROSS2. Shaq’s org.5. Alphabet beginning8. Moving in the air10. Lt. Gen. George ___, surgeon gen-eral (AF/SG)14. “A Street Car Named Desire”character15. Cloister16. Iowa town17. Bad salt19. Sadder20. Fall cleanup tool21. A woodwind23. Alcohol spirit25. Speaker28. Epochs29. Forensic ID30. Water block31. Oklahoma town33. Rumsfeld office symbol34. Observe35. Blob38. Nuclear, biological, chemicaldevices, in short41. Western actor John43. Ballistic missile org.46. Pilot with 5+ kills47. Abel’s sib49. Answer the utterance51. USAF medal for flying heroism52. Supplant53. Second-hand54. Saudi inhabitants56. 1 + 1 result59. NY team60. Contradict62. Religious house64. AFB home to Red Flag65. Consented66. Explosive combo

67. Hirsute

DOWN1. Lt. Gen. Donald J. ___, Installations& Logistics (AF/IL)2. Nothing score3. Salve4. Regretful expression5. One __ _ time6. First European to see Pacific Ocean7. Revolutions8. Eritrean capital9. Clear, as in electronic clock11. TV character Grant12. Exaggerate13. TV shows, sometimes16. NY Yankee player, informally18. Leaves22. “The ___ Bunch”24. Angry26. USAF commissioning source27. Penitence32. Dr. Mark J. ___, chief scientist

(AF/ST)36. NORAD region37. Pollen-gathering insect38. Clump39. Maj. Gen. M.L. ___, Safety(AF/SE)40. Commandment42. Picnic pests43. Gen. T. Michael ___, vice chief ofstaff (AF/CV)44. Slimmed down45. Conjunctions47. Metallic element Co48. Texas town50. Gen. John P. ___, chief of staff(AF/CC)55. Altimeter setting, perhaps57. Normandy beach58. Gigantic61. Time zone for Langley AFB63. Scan done by a Dr.

Air ForceLeaders

*Answers on Page 17

CADET CHAPELCatholic Masses:Sunday 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Protestant Services:Sunday 9 a.m. (Traditional)Sunday 11 a.m. (Contemporary)Sunday 11 a.m. (Liturgical)Sunday 12:45 p.m (Inspirational) Jewish ServicesSunday 9:30 a.m.2nd Friday of the Month 6:30 a.m.Orthodox ServicesSunday 9:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY CENTER CHAPEL Catholic Masses:Saturday 5 p.m.Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.Religious Ed (Sun) 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.Protestant Services:Sunday 9:15 a.m. (Inspirational Gospel, BaseAuditorium)Sunday 9:45 a.m. (Traditional)Religious Ed (Sun)11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

just two classes during lunch, Fridayand Jan. 21. Cost is $10 for both class-es. Call 333-4752 to reserve a space.

Clubhouse hours The Academy Eisenhower Golf

Club Snack Bar is open from 8:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the winter sea-son, weather permitting. Daily lunchspecials are $6.

Emcees needed The Academy’s First Combined

Annual Awards Banquet will be heldat the officers’ club March 16 at 6

p.m. Try-outs for emcee positions ornarrator will be held Jan. 28, 10 a.m.to noon and Feb. 8, 3 to 4:30 p.m., atthe Community Center ProfessionalDevelopment Wing, room 106. Walk-ins are welcome, or call Senior MasterSgt. Judy Bailly at 333-9389 for moredetails or to schedule an alternate try-out time.

MLK ServiceA Martin Luther King Jr. commem-

orative service, entitled Remember!Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A DayOff! is Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. in the

Tea time The officers’ spouses’ club is hosting

an English tea Feb. 24 at 11:30 a.m. inthe officer’s club. Cost is $6.75 per mem-ber. Please RSVP to Michelle Daniel at472-0162 or [email protected].

Christmas tree recycling Academy residents can recycle

their trees on base through Jan. 17,either north of the elementary school inPine Valley or in Douglass Valley at theintersection of Interior and DouglassValley. Personnel living off base cantake their trees to MCI at 30th andGarden of the Gods, Sky Socks stadi-um at Powers and Barnes Rd., orMemorial Park at Union and PikesPeak Saturday and Sunday. Pleaseremove all decorations from treesbefore dropping them off.

Chief induction ceremony The Peterson AFB Chief Master

Sergeant Induction Ceremony is Jan. 28in the Sheraton Hotel, 2886 S Circle Dr.retired Chief Master Sgt.of the Air ForceSam Parrish is the guest speaker.Cocktails are at 6 p.m.; dinner is servedat 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, $9 forchildren under 12. To reserve a seat, callreired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez at333-6437 before Jan. 17.

Off duty emergency careFor emergency care, call 911 or go

to the nearest emergency department. Ifyou are active duty or enrolled in TricarePrime, you must contact your primarycare manager prior to being seen at anyhospital downtown. Call 333-CAREand ask for the PCM on-call for yourclinic. Non-referred care can cost apatient 50 percent of the Tricare allow-able charge, in addition to thedeductible.

Members’ night Friday is member appreciation night

at the officers’ and Melazzo EnlistedClubs. Dinner is free for members andtheir spouses, $15 for guests, and $4 forchildren. TDY personnel are welcomeas well. Dinner is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Toreserve seats call 333-4253.

Lube at lunch class Learn to change your car’s oil in

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Infant car seats $20/$30, play gym $15,bottle warmer $30, all in excel cond,382-5778

BBUSUS OOPPORPPORTUNITYTUNITYCONGRATULATIONS!

You are in the right place at the righttime! Pre-Paid Legal is the right compa-ny with the right opportunity you havebeen looking for! So how does it workand how do you get paid daily? Call yourlocal Independent Associate to find outmore @ 339-5408/637-3877

BBICYCLEICYCLEMountain bicycle, dual suspension,Schwinn Rocket 88, numberousupgrades, $700, 591-0179/440-9697.

CCARPETARPET CCLEANINGLEANINGDone Right Carpet Care We "Care" forour troops! Special-3rms $39.95, housespecial-$89.95. SatisfactionGuaranteed. 651-2453.

CCHILDHILD CCAREAREWILL HAVE DAYCARE SLOTSAVAIL DEC 1ST, I'M A QUALIFIEDTEACHER W/11 YRS EXP. I LIVE INWIDEFIELD. CALL 393-0049

CCLOLOTHESTHESOfficers dress blue and dress mess jack-ets, approximate size 42R, $175 ea, callfor more info 576-2927

DDIVORCEIVORCEDivorce - $175 Bankruptcy - $200. Getit Right the 1st time! - Custody, adop-tion & more. We do everything for youso you don't have to. Over 15 yrs exp!Park Paralegal 632-1985 608 S.Nevada. [email protected]

EELECTRONICSLECTRONICSM50 Hewlett Packard Pavilion CPU, 15”monitor, speakers, HP deskjet 648Ccolor printer, floppy/cd burner/ROMdrive, $200 OBO, 559-5279

DSL modem for Sprint DSL andLinksys wireless router, 930-4559

EverQuest 2 w/manual reg $50, yoursfor $30, 559-8813

HP Deskjet 3845 printer, new in carton,$55, 597-4100 rm. 311

FFURNITUREURNITURE$100 QUEEN ORTHOPEDIC MAT-TRESS SET, Brand new in plasticincludes warranty. Will deliver. 719-667-0311

$165 KING PILLOWTOP MATTRESSSET. Still in plastic, with new warranty.Can deliver. 719-328-9728

$175 CHERRY SHEILGH BED. Brandnew in box. Warranty, Can Deliver. 719-227-0257

$280 5-PC BDRM SET. All New and inBoxes. Can Deliver. 391-2130

$295 5-PC BEDROOM SET. Brand newstill in the boxes! MUST SELL! Candeliver . 719-473-2700

$65 FULL PILLOWTOP MATTRESSBrand New in plastic w/warranty CanDeliver! 391-2130

$65 QUEEN PILLOWTOP MAT-TRESS New in Plastic & Can Deliver!391-2130

$650 CHERRY BDRM Set. Sells nor-mally at $3500. Delivery Available. 391-2130

$699 Microfiber/dura-suede SOFA &LOVE SEAT Stain resistant. Still inBox! Sugg. Retail $1,099, Sacrifice, CanDeliver 391-2130

$70 FULL PILLOWTOP MATTRESS,New, Still in the plastic with warranty.Can deliver. 719-866-7042

$70 QUEEN PILLOWTOP.

Still in plastic, can deliver. Call 719-471-7220

FFURNITUREURNITURE$90 QUEEN ORTHOPEDIC MAT-TRESS SET. Brand New & DeliveryAvailable 391-2130

AIR BED, Brand Name Dual Chamberair mattress + Box w/ Memory Foam &Remote! New! Never Used! Still in fac-tory box. Cost over $1300. MUST SELL$595 719-227-0257

ALL WOOD BEDROOM SET.Beautiful, Must See! All new in theboxes! MUST SELL! $695 719-633-8203

CHERRY SLEIGH BED $160 Newwith Warranty. Delivery available. 391-2130

KING PILLOWTOP MATTRESSSET $150 Brand new w/ Full Warranty.Delivery Available 391-2130

Leather Sofa & Love Seat $850, New-Never Used. Must Sell! Sugg. Retail$1499. Delivery available. 719-391-2130

NASA MEMORY FOAM - 8" MattressSet, never used, still in plastic. Cost$1795, SACRIFICE! $650.00 719-866-7042

RUSTIC LOG HEADBOARD withbrand new Queen Pillowtop Mattress Setand frame. Must sell. $295 719-227-0257

2 swivel white/natural highbackbarstools, excel cond $35 ea, GermanOak/tile coffee-table $180, computer-desk $65, 382-0573

Queen waterbed, red oak, bookcaseheadboard, mirror, lights, new mattress,liner, heater, and mattress cover, $150,574-4174

Broyhill oak TV and stereo entertain-ment center, 3½ yr old, 65w x 22d x 51h,good cond, pocket doors, $225 OBO,391-4075

Drexel 80 yr old antique dining set ltmaple top/cherry maple, legs/chairsexcel cond, $50, 559-9150

Solid walnut china hutch, beautiful andeasy to move, will hold while you makepayments, can deliver, $1,000, 266-9657.

HHELPELP WWANTEDANTED43YO PROG-METAL

BASSIST/SINGER/SONGWRITERSEEKS SERIOUS MUSICIANS FOR

SONGWRITING/RECORDING.BOB:632-4816(H)/338-4491(C)

Drivers, Excellent pay/benefits! Homeevery 5-7 days. OTR flatbed company,Assign tractors. Clean Class A C D L.719-528-1910

HHELPELP WWANTEDANTEDMicrosoft Certified Systems EngineerGrowing computer consulting firm needsyour expertise. If you have MicrosoftCertifications on Windows 2000 or 2003,above average writing and communicationskills, enjoy helping people and workingwith technology, we'd like to hear fromyou. In this hands-on position you willwork with a wide variety of busi-ness clients to deploy and manage theirservers, desktops and networks.Experience with Office, Veritas andSymantec preferred. Must be detailed ori-ented, enjoy people and be flexible. Non-smoking office. Please send cover letterand resume to [email protected]

SFT CARSON-EMPLMT OPPALOG(Anniston Logistics) of Huntsville,AL is seeking personnel w/mil exp inAirfield Operations Support Services, forperformance of a Government contract @Ft Carson. Specifically, we are seekingqualified & exp. personnel to fill the fol-lowing positions: Airfield Contract SiteManager,Aircraft Servicers,Air TrafficControllers,Flight OperationsSpecialists,Fuel Specialists (incl:SystemOperators & DFAS QualifiedOperators). Positions are contingentupon contract award. All qualified appli-cants should submit resumes via email [email protected]. E.O.E./M/F/H/V

Wanted! Military Spouses and Retirees,FT and PT. Above average earnings.Training provided. Some evening work.(719) 573-4449.

HHELPELP WWANTEDANTEDSpring Break 2005 with STS, America's#1 Student Tour Operator. Hiring cam-pus reps. Call for group discounts.Info/Reservations 1-800-648-4849www.ststravel.com

CO Payday Loans-PT Teller Position$6.50/Hr M-F 1pm-6pm, E.O.Sat 9-3Call 579-9546

JJEWELREWELRYYCutting edge,

handcrafted jewelry designs.www.miastreasure.com

Military discount code 503050025

MMISCELLANEOUSISCELLANEOUSWeider weight bench $60. 300 lbwieghts w/rack,bar $60. Golds GymPower Tower $40. 719-570-6800

Kenmore washer/dryer, $200, Murray21" lawn mower, $50, microwave, $20,microwave stand, $15, 638-5675.

Copper 4 pass - unused, $100, ladies' skieqpmnt. Salomon boots, Olin shape skis,marker bindings, excellent int. pkg.,$250, 596-9093.

4 piece sectional, 2 yrs. old, $500, GE 4burner stove, 3 yrs. old, $150, pricesneg., 573-4862.

18” boys bike, blue w/training wheels,used twice since purchase, great cond,for ages 6-8, $25, 460-9220

MMISCELLANEOUSISCELLANEOUSFake trees, plans, extra lg bird/parrotcages (4), car toy table, Little Tike lg toolbench includes tools, 392-1899

PPETSETSAustralian Shepherd free to good home,female 2 yrs old, contact Shawn at 559-5169

2 free cats to a good home, 4 yrs old,spayed, all shots current, declawed, oneSiamese fem, one orange male, 630-7048

Missing on Dec 27th Yellow Lab, bluecollar, if found please call Amber at 678-458-7805, cash reward, dogs name,Rosco

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FFOROR RRENTENT AAPTSPTS1 MONTH FREE RENT

Big, clean 2br, 1br, & studio apts in cen-ter of Fountain close to Ft. Carson.Starting $365/mo. 201-7006/231-7835

NEAR FT. CARSON. Broadmoor Area.1bd/$525, 2bd/$650; most utils paid,pets ok, spec mil. rate. Call Tom SRIC632-4800.

NEAR PETE FIELD

FFOROR RRENTENT AAPTSPTSClean 2br/1ba, all appls: inclwasher/dryer. Spc. Mil. Rate $475.CallTom SRIC 632-4800

FFOROR RRENTENT HHOUSESOUSESStratmoor Valley. 3 bedroom, fullfenced yard with covered patio, AVAIL-ABLE NOW, $750 mo plus deposit andutilities, easy access to I-25 north andsouth. 527-1910

FFOROR RRENTENT HHOUSESOUSES3595 ROCKY KNOLL DR 4-Lvl4br/4ba Enery Effcnt Wdws/Siding,AllKit Appl 2200sqft,FP,Schl Dist 20,$1,150/mo 260-6906

3br/1ba/2car Close to Schreiver &Peterson! Fcnd Bkyard $850/mo 597-0868 or 591-7260

3br/2ba in Monument on 5acres w/view.Lg private room above garage. Avail Jan495-7161

CLOSE TO PAFB, 5bd, 2ba, no smok-ing, no cats, fcd yd. $950/mo. + utils +sec. dep. 573-7531/201-0156.

NEW 3br/2ba,FP Office,garage,FndYard,Pets Neg,5 ac-8 mi East(FalconArea) $1200/mo 683-7227

Fountain Valley, mount view, 4 bd, 4 ba,gas fireplace, security system, centralair and ceiling fans, microwave, fencedyard, lg patio, sprinkler syst, 2 storyw/basement, 2 car garage w/remote,close to military base and schools, leaserequired, avail Jan 1, 2005, 382-0573

South East home for rent, nice, clean, 3bd, 1 ba, 1 car garage, newer appliances,pets ok, avail Jan 1, $895, 540-2317

854 Marshall Drive, Fountain, 2 storyhouse, 6 bd, 4 upstairs, 2 downstairs, 2car garage, with 2,900 sq ft of livingspace, avaial Dec 14, $1,295 mo, 238-9290

Villa at Cheyenne Meadows, end unit,pam mount view, 2 car attached garagew/key pad and remote, 3 bd, 3 ba, mas-terbath soaking tub, entertainment cen-ter, gas firepl, central air, security syst,all appliances included, avail Jan 1, 382-0573

4-plexes, 2 bd, 1 ba, units off B street,$550 plus dep, util paid, clean, coinlaundry, call Mike 226-0065

3 br, 1.5 ba, 2 car gar., fenced yd., offPowers, $950/mo. + dep., 351-7455.

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3br/1.5ba, Fncd Bck yrd, Wshr/dryrHook-ups $650./mo call 226-3633 to213-5727

GLENEAGLE, 74 Rising Sun Terr3br/3ba/2 car, avail Jan 1- $1295/moMove in spcl w/lease 4914683 271-0650

Mirage @ Chey Mnt Ranch, Sparklingclean, Grnd Flr Unit, 1br/1ba, light car-pet, all appl.,FP, A/C, Pool GreatLocation Call 963-4360

RREALEAL EESTSTAATETE2221 Ontario Dr. *$114,500 3Bd/1Ba*Totally Updated! Call JoAnnGadkowski 719-339-8909

BRIARGATE FIND! REDUCED TO$178,900 3BR/2BA/2GA.IMMACU-LATE SHAPE-READY TO MOVEINTO! COLO.PRIDE RLTY,232-5583

FOR SALE BY OWNER 16x80SCHULT MOBILE HOME INQUIET/CLEAN PARK, CENTRALLYLOCATED, CLOSE TO EVERY-THING. MUST SEE THIS BEAUTI-FUL 3/BR 2/BA INCLUDES ALLAPPL., A/C, WSHR/DRYR, ANDMUCH MORE. EASY FINANCING &LOW MONTHLY PYMT. MYMONTHLY MORTGAGE PYMT ISONLY $321/MO. CALL 719-964-1674

FT.CARSON AREA DUPLEX!LIVEIN ONE;RENT THE OTHER! EACHUNIT IS 3BR/1BA/1GR 4247 COL-LEGE VIEW. COLORADO PRIDEREALTY 232-5583

HOME BUYERSVIEW HOT NEW LISTINGS

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HOME FOR SALE $170K 1600 SF 2br,1loft, 2.5ba, AC, sprklrs, 5 mins. toPAFB & Carson PCSing. 638-0732

$1750 for BUYERS closing costs orconvert loft to 3rd br in 2001 2-sto-ryw/3car,Lg Kit,40x10 deckw/views,appl & More! Near gate 20-$214,900. To view this or others callBrad @ Merit-964-5875

ROCKRIMMON 3br/3ba UpdatedKit,New Carpet/Floors,Hot Tub,Dist20,Lg Lot $219,900 Call 439-3495

Just Listed Stetson Hills $169,000 Lessthan 1yr old! 3br/2.5ba, CAC, Upgradesthru-out, Fcnd Bkyrd w/patio, sprklrs,easy commute to bases, CharmingNghbrhd, Call Carol Wolfe-McGinnisRE 321-0166

RREALEAL EESTSTAATETENew Gen-Iris model, culdesac, 3 bd, 2½ba, storage shed upgrades, ac, sprinkler,very nice, 250 Peck Ct, $210,000, 392-2709

5 acres of horse property, 15 min fromFt Carson, 4 bd, 2 ba, country kitchen,etc, will consider lease/option to buy,offered at $137,900, for additional infocall 382-4600

Fountain Valley (Windmill Mesa) PikesPeak view, close to all bases andschools, 4 bd, 4 ba, 2 car garage w/open-er, gas fireplace, security syst, centralair and ceiling, fans, microwave, fencedlg yard w/sprinkler syst, $218,900,owner will pay $3,000 closing costs,382-0573

Black Forest East, FSBO, 4.25 acres, 3stall barn w/electric and water, 3,200 sqft, 5 bd, 3 ba, mtn view, beautiful, easycommute to post, $297,500, call 495-1464 pm

4 br, 4 ba, nice home, 2,600 sq. ft., FP,FM, LR, DR, great part of town, 2 cargar., must see, $218K, 210-5487.

Tri-level stucco home, 3 br, 3 ba, 2 cargar., old farm area, $182K, call Adolfo,550-9389, 330-9116.

3br/2ba 1300sqft Condo, NewPaint/Carpet, Gas FP, Kit Island,Entrtnmt Ctr, Balcony Mtn View,$124,900 266-5617

RRENTENT TOTO OOWNWNEXCITING LEASE OPTION OPPOR-TUNITY 3br/2ba/2car Boasting nearly1700sqft

Fnshd Immaculate & Beautiful $6,000in credits provided, Base Rent$1,000/mo Call Patrick today fordetails: 282-2700

NO BANK QUALIFY.EZ OwnerFinance 2br/1.5ba Near Ft Carson &Schriever. Low Dwn Pymt. 231-6757

RREALEAL EESTSTAATETE LLOOANSANSSprings Mortgage, Inc. WE SUPPORTOUR TROOPS! Specializing inMortgage Loans for the Military.Offering Great Rates, Low ClosingCosts, & Outstanding Service. Calltoday for your FREE Mortgage LoanQuote. Fast Approvals. Call Cathy @719-964-1674

RROOMOOM FORFOR RRENTENTShare Furnished House & Util. PrivateBr $350/mo+shared Util. Host is con-servative ret. mil. No Partners, pets, par-ties. Close to Ft Carson/ Pete. CallFrosty 390-5100

RROOMMAOOMMATESTESHome to Share Close to Ft Carson, 4437Millburn Dr. Private Br/Ba,Lg FamRm,Wshr/Dryr,Cable $450/mo+1/2 ofLow Util-Call Lee 630-1133

SSCRAPBOOKINGCRAPBOOKING EEXPOXPOColorado Shop & Crop Expo @ DanverMerchandise Mart JAn 21 & 22www.coshopandcrop.com or call 303-617-0007

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Woodworking tools, bano saw, floordrill press, thickness planner, radialarm saw, etc. Call 392-5746.

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WWANTEDANTEDFoosball table in good condition, ofgood quality, 591-0179 or 440-9697.

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