As my previous three posts eluded, I spent the last part of the week in Colorado Springs learning all about the Air Force Academy. I won't bore you with details like who actually grants a medical waiver, whether or not to grant a nomination to someone who already has a Presidential nomination, or what a "turnback" is. Instead I'll give you some of the fun highlights and loads of pictures.
After a briefing on Thursday morning we toured the dorms, ate with a cadet, and even attended a class. Last time I attended a class I learned how to extinguish fires on a naval ship. This time I "learned" about physics. Professor Masmanian (like Tasmanian but with an M) encouraged my participation and made sure I was included in the class. I even managed to get a question right. He loves physics and you can tell by his lectures. We ended with a demonstration that included two copper tubes and a big light bulb. It had something to do with t.v.s. The real high light of the trip was the flight simulators. In order to keep this post semi-short, I won't delve into those details either. After the flight simulators we got a tour of the athletic facilities. They really have it made there. Plus they have another facility in the works. We followed the athletic facilities tour with a little bus tour of the 19,000 acre facility. Also on site is a prep school, bowling alley, Burger King, 2 Subways, gas station, 2 housing communities, and much more.
Friday's highlights included tours of the airfield and chapel. I was able to take a walking path from our morning sessions to the Chapel. This was my only time to enjoy the scenery. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.
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