FALCON FAMILY NEWS

JUNE 2012

CLASS STATISTICS (as of 12 Jun 2012) Men Women Total 2012 2 1 3 2013 850 218 1068 2014 827 251 1078 2015 790 226 1016

WING 2469 696 3165 The Class of 2012 graduated 851 men and 236 women on 23 May 2012. Congratulations to 2Lt Dustin Hayhurst for winning Cadet of the Year!

CLASS OF 2012 GRADUATION PHOTOS, VIDEO, AND YEARBOOK

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Office of Cadet Wing Media. The DVD includes senior leadership and cadet interviews, graduation week activities and Class of 2012 bonus material including BCT and Ring Dance excerpts. Each graduate is filmed crossing the stage to receive their diploma. This DVD is the only graduation product officially sanctioned by the Academy. Click here or go to our website http://www.usafasupport.com/cadet-activities/cadet-media and USAFA’s graduation page http://www.usafa.edu/graduation for information on how to preorder your Class of 2012 Polaris yearbook, Congratulatory Message or Graduation DVD.

You may contact Cadet Wing Media by calling (719) 333-4644, sending an email to

cwmedia@usafa.edu or writing to HQ USAFA/FSLAM, P.O. Box 6066, USAFA CO 80841-6066. Visit their web page at http://www.usafasupport.com/cadet-activities/cadet-media. APPOINTEE SEND-OFF EVENTS AND CLASS OF 2016 PARENT INFO

I have already sent off a couple of rounds for the 2016 appointees and as soon as I get the privacy release information (daily) inputted in my database I will send out again.

IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES

This is a repeat, but it is very important and you may be reaching new and different parents, I’m including it again as I have been getting questions:

02 June to 22 June 1st Summer Period 23 June to 13 July 2nd Summer Period 14 July to 04 Aug 3rd Summer Period

NOTE: Summer period end/start dates are approximate, depending on the program – check with your cadet.

28 June In-processing, Class of 2016 (0700 – 1100 am dropoff) 29 June Swearing-In Ceremony 14 July Rodeo 15 July Doolie Day Out (no Doolie Day In) 16 July March out to Jacks Valley 28 July March back from Jacks Valley 07 Aug Acceptance Parade 08 Aug Commitment Dinner 09 Aug New Semester Classes Start 2016 CLASS COMPUTERS INFORMATION

Issue Date: Monday, 6 August 2012 Specifications:

Fujitsu T731 tablet computer, Intel Core i5-2520M processor (dual-core, 2.50GHz, 3MB cache), 8GB 1333 MHz 2x4GB, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive + 500GB external USB 3.0 drive, 12.1", 1280 x 800, multi-touch screen, DVD+/-RW, Port replicator with 2nd power charger, Smart Card Reader, CD Bay battery, Integrated10/100/1000 Ethernet, Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, External Mouse and Keyboard, 4 years parts-only warranty (includes both batteries) Costs:

• $1,820 For all the above, including the 4 year warranty on parts • $ 106 Accessories (Wenger Legacy backpack, Kensington lock,

network cable, power strip, video adapter) • $1,965 Approximate total cost with 2% AAFES fee

Software Pre-Loaded:

• Windows 7 64-bit Enterprise with all Fujitsu tablet drivers, Office 2010, McAfee Anti-Virus, Raptor, VBrick, …USAFA licensed software for classes (e.g. SolidWorks, MatLab, JMP,...), Software costs approximately $140/cadet and is charged in Sep

Items Not Included:

• Personal printer (inkjet or laser with USB 2.0 cable) – $60 - $200 • 19”-24” flat panel for their rooms (VGA or DVI connector) - $100 - $300 • These items make good gifts for parents or grandparents to buy them over Parents’

Weekend. Email Address: C16first.last@usafa.edu There are some exceptions for long names, e.g. Christopher shortened to Chris Common Issues and Questions:

• When can I email the new cadets? Please wait until 6 August to email them.

• Why tablet computers? – The selection committee decided the pedagogical reasons for tablets out-weighed the increased cost and weight. The tablet can be used for taking hand-written notes in class, including math formulas, drawings, diagrams, etc.

• Can upperclass cadets buy the same computer? Yes, they need to email Larry

Bryant before 10 July, so one can be delivered on 6 Aug for them. • Printers are not included in the computer purchase for several reasons:

o It is a “personal preference” item – some want cheap black and white, while others want high-quality photo printers.

o They are not necessary, since we provide squadron printers. o They make good gifts for parents and grandparents.

• We teach “computer ethics” in Comp Sci 110 to convince cadets that certain

common practices done in high school (e.g. illegally copying music or movies) are no longer acceptable and are punishable.

If you have any questions please contact Larry Bryant at 719-333-3994 or email larry.bryant@usafa.edu.

SCHOLARSHIPS/EDUCATIONAL INVESTMENT PLAN PROCEEDS

ANNUAL PARENTS’ CLUB PRESIDENTS’ RECEPTION AND CONFERENCE Mark your calendars – this year our annual parents’ club presidents’ reception and conference will take place on 29 - 30 August 2012. The reception will be held at the Superintendent’s home (tentatively) on Wednesday, 29 August from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The conference will be held at Doolittle Hall (AOG building) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday 30 Aug. Registration forms will be e-mailed in July so keep in mind that the forms will go to whomever is listed in the database as the club presidents. If there are any remaining new presidents who haven’t sent in the “new president form” they will not receive this information. If you have other officers in the club who would like to attend, that is fine – they will need to send in a registration form as well. Spouses may accompany the club officers but please don’t invite friends! Lunch will be at the Falcon Club. This information will be included with registration forms. POST OFFICE BOX, FEDERAL EXPRESS, UPS, and DHL INFORMATION From the USAFA Postmaster

The correct mailing address for your cadet is crucial. Mail not deliverable due to the incorrect address or insufficient information will be returned to the sender or sent to the Dead Letter Office (if there is no return address). In addition to regular mail (envelopes) you may also send packages to the post office box and the cadets will receive a note in the boxes instructing them to pick up their packages at the counter. The address must be complete and correct. 2016 appointees were sent their P.O. Box number with their appointment package (on cover page). (Note that the zip code for cadets is 80841 rather than 80840.) The correct address for all cadets is below: John Doe PO Box xxxx (post office box number) USAFA CO 80841-xxxx (post office box number) (If you wish, you can also put the cadet rank (C4C, C3C, etc… before the name or as a basic cadet it should be “Basic Cadet John Doe”)) If you choose to send a package via Federal Express, UPS or DHL, you need a street address. They will not deliver to a post office box. The pickup location, called Pak Mail, is in the Cadet Book Store Vandenberg Hall. Below is the correct mailing address: John Doe (add the rank before the name if you wish) Pak Mail 2630 Vandenberg Dr. USAFA CO 80840-xxxx (*post office box number) *The post office box number is added to this as a 4 digit zip+4 as a means of identification when the cadet picks up the package at Pak Mail.

FAMCAMP RESERVATION FOR 2012/2013 The USAFA cadets can make reservations (for their immediate families) for two sites up to one year in advance for Graduation and for one site up to one year in advance for Parents’ Weekend, for a total of 2 weeks per year. At all other times of the year, cadets will retain eligibility of other active duty personnel. Specific sites cannot be guaranteed, due to the objective of maximum occupancy. The USAFA cadets may make check-in arrangements for their guests via email since their schedules may be restrictive, but must us a base email account. John.rodrigues@usafa.af.mil. The USAFA Class Reunion participants may also make reservations one year in advance, one site for one week. Keep in mind that during the day of the Thunderbird practice and the day of Graduation all people must evacuate from the campground. There are no exceptions. This will be for approximately 4-5 hours and enforced by the USAFA Security Forces. Please make other arrangements if you have concerns. For Non-Military, No Government ID, the sponsor must contact the Pass and Registration Center (PRC) outside the South Gate between the hours of 0730-1630, Monday – Friday at (719) 333-0443. The visitor must arrive at the PRC between these same hours to receive their pass. Outside of PRC duty hours, the sponsor must be present at the south gate to sponsor visitors on to the installation. John Rodrigues Assistant Director, Outdoor Rec Peregrine Pines FamCamp Manager US Air Force Academy, CO 80840 (719) 333-4977/4523 John.rodrigues@usafa.af.mil