Going global in Milan!

So Steve Wacker is in Milan with his new company and one of the locals says “would you like to go to the first brewpub in Lombardy (the region of Milan)?”

Of course he takes him up on the offer.

So as soon as he walks in what does he see? (See photo below)

Good marketing!

What a great job with all the responses!  Thank you for spending the time and sending them in.

Carol (Tikijian) Thelen is enjoying her days as a family nurse practitioner, seeing individuals and families of all ages on the western edge of Baltimore. She says there's never a dull moment. Eric Furches upgraded to 737 captain with Delta. No more schnitzel and beer in Germany for him for a while, he'll be on the domestic side for the for seeable future. After serving 34 years from you so often to DOD Jerry Cummin still is serving. This time he has enrolled as a law enforcement officer and is going to training. Look for him on the streets of Pittsburgh later this year. Seahawk fan Glenn RICHARD wrote me before the Super Bowl. What a great game! I know it didn't turn out the way Glenn wanted to but it was still enjoyable to watch. That being said, Patriots fan, Bob Perry is unbearable once again. Brad Webb could not make our reunion as he was taking command of NATO special operation headquarters in minds, Belgium. Donna and he are enjoying their fourth assignment in Europe. Children, Marshall and Sarah, joined them from their studies at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Daryl "Sky" Smith continues to be the Chair of the Organizational Leadership Department at Mount St. Joseph University. Daughter, Stephanie, is a sophomore at THE Ohio State University, she has no connection to the national championship except that she is a season ticket holder and screams really loud. Daryl's quote :  "Kudos to Jens for putting on a wonderful reunion (yes, you have to include this). Daryl also gave props to Bob Chapman for "rocking" the tailgate party with his Cadet bathrobe. Garrett Thompson and his wife Melissa travelled to the wine region of chili with Greg Bauer and his wife Holly. They were celebrating the ladies 50th birthday who were born one day apart. American pilot, John Flint is enjoying flying out of Miami. Michael Harvey is enjoying the retired life along with his wife Tina who is working for HP. When their youngest daughter graduates this may, they are going to move to Herndon Virginia. Currently Mike is volunteering as assistant coach for the USAFA Forensics Team. Roger Deemer shared that when his two sons made Eagle Scout, he stepped down as scoutmaster of Boy Scout troop 105 in Lake a.m., Michigan. His wife and he celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last year. Doyle Hayes and his wife are leaving West Virginia state government and will be moving to Dover Delaware where their son Daniel class of 2012 is flying C-17's. Steve Latchford retired from active duty in 2011 and began working as a contractor for the defense threat reduction agency with Judy at USCENTCOM and Tampa. Mark Mavity is there as the CENTCOM surgeon. Joe Sherman did his first iron distance triathlon and finished under 10 hours 30 minutes, his son Spencer '15 graduates this May, heading off to RAF Lakenheath as an aircraft maintenance professional. Don Stukey and his wife Barbara have a fourth classmen in CS seven. Their daughter Sarah is a freshman in high school.Mike Lynch checked in, he is still coaching the women's soccer at Belmont Abbey College one child in college and chew in high school where Krisanne is teaching. Mike got back in the college coaching after 14 years with Pfizer. Southwest airline pilot run back married a former USAF nurse he met in oh son and are now living near Patrick Air Force Base with two sons, 1511. He flights for Southwest out of Orlando. Jeff Burum has been doing great work while struggling with some of his own medical issues suffered from chemical and biological warfare well chief of budget in Saudi Arabia 1993 to 1994 under Desert Storm and southern watch. Another Southwest pilot, Brad Robert, retired from the Air Force in 2006. Lives on the 42 acre farm raising cattle, chickens, bees and has hay.  Celebrated his 30th anniversary with his wife Wendy and I are officially empty-nesters. Brent "Mongo "Johnson just got picked up by Delta Airlines and is flying out of Salt Lake City on the Airbus 320.

Fred "FX" Hallway just got done launching the 2015 Mustang as The plant vehicle team manager of the mustang program at Ford Motor Company.

Carol (Miller) Caughey has been living in a Snowbird crash pad in Florida this year while flying the Boeing 757. Volunteering to fly polar vortex rescue missions for American Airlines. She flies missions to Barbados or St. Thomas. Don't worry about her, she'll be fine.

Glenn is been flying with Southwest for 10 years now still living in Spokane. He and his wife will be attending the 2015 Scottsdale Arabian horse show all four kids are out of the house.

And this quarters winner: Chris Havenridge,  his lovely wife and their 10 beautiful children. Top that! Or have fun trying :-)

BLUE Saturday!

In celebration of the football team's bowl bound 9-3 season, you have this weekend to order some class merchandise.  The store will close on Monday, so put your orders in now!

For the embroidered gear: http://stores.inksoft.com/USAFA_Class_of_1984/Home

For the reunion poster:  http://www.overtimesportsgraphics.com/id39.html

For those that have already ordered, the orders will be processed and shipped in the next 14 days.  Thanks for your patience. I am sorry for not making that clear.

Next up, for those in the Colorado Springs area, the Rampart Chapter is having its party on December 12 at Jack Quinns.  We already have a great group going, so if you want any more info, send me an email at USAFA1984@gmail.com

Get ready for the Bowl game!

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Attendees as of 9/21

This list is good up to 9/21, that is when we had to order badges. 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ejij5wldxv75ll3/Reunion%20Attendees%20for%20Badges.pdf?dl=0

Friday Football Luncheon

Friday Football Luncheon in the Falcon Stadium Pressbox Provided by Tucanos - Get your lunch plans on the calendar for this Friday as the Air Force Football Luncheon returns to Falcon Stadium!  Get the inside information on this Saturday's game plan against Navy, enter for a bunch of door prizes and enjoy a Tucanos feast featuring the following menu items:  Turkey Wrapped in Bacon, Garlic Parmesan Sirloin, Roasted Pineapple, Dry Rub Chicken Thigh, Mashed Potatoes, Herb Pasta Salad, Mixed Green Salad, Rolls, Assorted Desserts and Tucanos famous Lemonade.  It's a good one and all for just $10 a plate.  Doors open at 11 am.   

If you are going, let me know and we can sit together. 

usafa1984@gmail.com

USAFA 1984 30th Class Reunion

USAFA 1984 30th Class Reunion

October 1-5, 2014

Schedule of Events

Please send in any questions/ideas to usafa1984@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

1700-2000                       No-host social                                                            Marriott 

1800-2200.                       Local Restaurants available for Dinners

Thursday, October 2, 2014

1130                              Women's Lunch                                          Margarita @Pine Creek
1130-1300                       Pre-Golf Lunch                                                   Eisenhower GC

1300                               Shotgun Start Blue Course                                      Eisenhower GC

1800-2400                       Class Social (Heavy hors d'oeuvres)                         Marriott Hotel

Friday, October 3, 2014

1000-1600                       Cadet Open House (Badges Mandatory)                       Cadet Area

1000-1200                       Prep School Open House                                            Prep School

1330-1500                       Senior Staff Briefings                                                 Fairchild Hall F-1

1645-1730                       Memorial Ceremony                                                   Cadet Chapel

1900-2400                       Class Dinner                                                              Marriott

Saturday, October 4, 2014

1030                                 Tailgate                                                                    Falcon Stadium

1330                                 USAFA vs USNA                                                      Falcon Stadium

1800                                 Squadron Activities                                                   TBD

1900                                 Jewish Yom Kippur                                                   Cadet Chapel

Sunday, October 5, 2014

1000                                Catholic Sunday Mass                                                Cadet Chapel

1000                                  Protestant Service                                                     Cadet Chapel

Tour Rick Broome's home/studio

Our class print artist, Rick Broome, and his wife, Billie, have graciously offered tours of their home studio during our reunion. 

If you have not had an opportunity to visit the studio, you really are in for a treat. 

When you visit, please make sure you do not block any of the neighbors driveways, and give Rick a call to coordinate.

For more info :  http://rickbroome.com/