United States Air Force Academy - Polaris Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Seon A. Bradley Bret . Glfessen Paul T. C rne Brent S, Cobb Stephen A. Graham Jr Kevin M. Gross Benjamin A. Haizlip Christopher R. Jackson Andrew i. McWhorter Frederick W. Millet Jr John A. Morse Jr Aziz Ouhdif David L Owens Charles J. Pacello Michael S, Patterson Elvira Y. Ramirez Joshua B. Reynolds Andrea G Salazar George H. Sebren Jr Kurt C. Seiko Christopher R. Thompson Matthew F. Tucker DomeI P. Walls Harmon H. Barfow IV Robert B. Barnett Robert J, Bonner Matthew J. Bradley David A Browder Jennifer L Carter Jennifer S. Clifton Brian M, Edwards Christopher D. Forman Jimmy D. Fuller Jr Carlos L Hattlx Kahlil R. Howard Clayton F, Jackson James E Maunz Marcus W. Nichols Matthew M. Orlowsky Jatuchai Pangjun Rosa A. Parrales Nora A, Quintana Christopher T, Senseney Jiffy C. Seto Richard R, Smort Eric J. Springer Shone M. Vetter Michael J. Zemon

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t 9 9 5 Steven G England Sef i C, Frank Christopher D Grosjean Mark 0. Hollandsworth Ricardo T. James Dean P Janice 5am G Johnson Janef e M. Jones Brent T. Langhals Chung G. Low Michael P. Lyons Rebecca E. Mason Michael L Motesiek Jeffrey I Meyers Raymond G, Millero Regino M. Reinhart Thomas J. Rose Christopher M- Skoro Adorn J. Stone Steven D, Tribble William H. Wharton No Photo A variable Capt Ken Polk Squadron Air Officer From parties to training, they make it tun inhebeieuen Good times and good friends abound in the squad- ron known as Rebeleven, no matter what the occasion they seem to have a fitting social event! The Halloween party, which was held out at Lawrence Paul Pavilion was one that won't soon be forgotten. It came complete with o costume contest and plenty of food and drink. Certainly fun was had by all, {the party goers) got so excited that they pulled the rafters down in the bathroom, C2C Ricardo James said. Rebeleven is a very close, tight-knit squadron, ac- cording to C2C William Warton, they really know how to keep the Academy in perspective . James added that they maintain their closeness among all the classes by following the motto work hard, play harder . This camaraderie was exemplified by the Rebels' MWR events, intramurals and training. Last fall, after several Football games, the Rebels meandered down to the athletic fields and had a Rebeleven blowout party . These parties had tons of Food , softball and volleyball. The Rebels know how to have fun, even without alcohol, James said. Their closeness also helped them do well in intromurals, especially soccer. Goalie C2C Thomas Rose help led the team to nearly Four con- secutive wing soccer championships. Top perfor- mances in intramurals helped keep squadron morale high, this attitude carried over into training. The fourthclass training was a lot more motiva- tional than in the majority of other squadrons. Most training sessions were a result of actual mistakes (details being done incorrectly or poor scores of knowledge tests) which needed correcting. [The upperclassmen] didn't train just to be %$cks, C4C David Browder explained. C4C Jimmy Fuller added: They didn't degrade us as much as they did in other squads. The Rebels, not to be mistaken, do work and work well with the system. But the Rebels always have fun in everything they do. Wharton summed it up when he said: “no one in Rebeleven is afraid to be themselves. By Ian Tate Tr ac2i rio «

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1 9 9 5 Michael 5 Garrett Kenneth D. Gjone Daniel C Gunn Jeremy L, Hilton Christopher G. Hummel Michele G. Johnson Loren M Jones Dwighf F. Junio Christopher D Keister Mode A. Lindsey Nrcho os J Martin Barrett T. McCann Richard M. Murray John M. Nomecek Donald W Rhymer Erik M, Ringelberg Kyle M. fiodcers Jennifer A. Rollins Jonathan P Scheer Douglas C Vender Koqj Kevin G. Weaver f Capt Sandra Petrie Squadron Air Officer Not Pictured Normon B. Tyler 7 r tzxcl i £o n It takes more than marching an shiny shoes to be the best It takes something more than marching and shiny shoes to be the best ’ a member of twelve said, It takes a certain pride and unity among your squad mates. Anyone can practice marching, but the true test of greatness comes when people from all walks of life can live and work together and get the job done. Lewis added: Other people in other squads don't even like each other, but I can honestly say thatmy best friends in the world live ten feet away from me. And that makes the Dirty Dozen the best, the people. Consequently, its members make the squad func- tion like a well oiled machine. Machines do break down from time to time, but members come to the aid. Each class has developed o sense of camaraderie that helps them watch out for one another. This type of camarade- rie sees them through all of the disagreements, all the fights or outright dislikes and is there when you need a hand, a squad member commented.. A helping hand is just what the freshmen ordered. Freshmen year has highlights and low points that would rather be forgotten. But after it's all over, it does give a cadet a sense of pride and accomplishment for awhile, until another hurdle comes. Just when you think the challenges are over (when your Four degree year is done), the academics of the three degree year are waiting to work you over. But the people in Dozen ore ready to help out, C3C Garrett Stumb remarked. Great or not, it's a fact. The upperclass cadets try to test the fourthclass cadets on knowledge, not to catch them off guard, but to see iF they are on top of their readings. This may seem like a rude awakening, espe dally before dawn, but the upperclass cadets are instill- ing values that will last a long time to come: Be prepared at all times. They (upperclass] always encourage us to perform and strive for excellence even when the other squadrons have relaxed on their fourthclass cadets ' C4C James Becker said. Lastly, Dirty Dozen take their name from what goes on around them. C4C Brian Reece summed it up best when he commented: The difference is so subtle it connot be noticed, yet so blaring it is obvious. The principle of companionship is not to be all the some, or completely different. It is to find a happy median where they can co-exist. Such is with the twelfth squadron. All different yet the some. If it were not for the jokester and the serious, or the level-headed ond the straight man, nothing would ever be interesting. That is the difference. We are all basically, in heart, the same confusing entity. By Rhonda Cochran