MAY 2008
CLASS STATISTICS (as of 30 April 2008)
| Class | Men | Women | Total |
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| 2008 | 842 | 188 | 1030 |
| 2009 | 888 | 188 | 1076 |
| 2010 | 894 | 201 | 1095 |
| 2011 | 925 | 232 | 1167 |
| WING | 3568 | 800 | 4368 |
CLASS OF 2012 WILL IN-PROCESS ON 26 JUNE 2008
| In-processing: | 26 June 08 |
| Swearing-In Ceremony: | 27 June 08 @ 0830 |
| Field Day: | 12 July 08 |
| Doolie Day Out: | 13 July 08 |
| March to Jacks Valley: | 14 July 08 |
| Warrior Run out of Jacks Valley: | 26 July 08 |
| BCT Complete: | 2 Aug 08 @ Taps |
| Acceptance Parade: | 6 Aug 08 |
DOOLIE DAY OUT
Please remember that Doolie Day Out is considered a “military function” and is designed for the Doolies to meet with their sponsor families. This is the day the Doolies can call home. This is not a day for parents to visit their cadets!
CADET SPONSOR PROGRAM
Parents can email the Sponsor Office and get the paperwork for their appointees. The Cadet Information form can be filled out and returned via e-mail. This would help the Sponsor Office tremendously. Their goal is to have all cadets matched with sponsor families at least a week prior to in-processing day.
The Cadet Sponsor Program has only one phone number: (719) 333-2727. This is the only number that sponsors/cadets/parents can call.
Cadet Information Forms have been sent via e-mail to only Accepted Appointees this year; no one has been called. Questions or concerns should be addressed to the phone number above or an email can be sent to arcy.jacildo@usafa.edu or cadet.sponsor@usafa.edu.
Also, if parents call, they should leave a detailed message, spell out their names and leave an e-mail address where a reply can be sent in case they can’t be reached by phone. Cadets and sponsors will not be matched until one week prior to Doolie Day Out. Those looking for someone to meet them at the airport or host them the day before In-Processing -- June 25 -- should call the AOG’s Bed and Breakfast Program (see flyer at the end of this letter).
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE PARENTS - CLASS OF 2012 CADETS
The following information is for parents of the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Class of 2012. The information below explains the various financial issues most asked by parents. We also address the payroll changes due to implementation of a new Department of Defense payroll system in Feb 09.
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USAFA does not charge for tuition, room or board under Section 4360 of Title 10, United States Code.
USAFA is not eligible to participate in a student aid program and is not considered as an eligible educational
institution as defined in IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education. USAFA does not file any Form
1098-T as we are not considered an eligible educational institution.
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An appointment to USAFA is not a scholarship or fellowship. Each Cadet receives basic pay equal to 35% of a
2nd Lieutenant’s pay which normally increases in January each year. Salary received as a cadet at USAFA is
reported in Box 1 of Form W-2.
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The eligible taxable educational income and deductions are covered in IRS Publication 970. USAFA Cadets or
parents trying to claim Cadets as dependents should seek assistance through a qualified tax advisor or through
the applicable IRS publication. The following is provided to assist you in determining appropriate educational
deductions.
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Cadet monthly base pay is $894.30 effective 1 Jan 08.
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Cadet estimated expenses for Academic Year 2008 (1 Jul 08-30Jun 09) are:
Expense Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Uniforms 4,295 360 640 940 Computer 2,311 72 72 66 Personal Service Fees 1,424 399 399 384 Arts and Athletic Fees 145 145 145 145 Media and Textbooks 2,462 1,263 1,263 1,270 Total $10,637 $2,239 $2,519 $2,805
Definitions:
Personal Service Fees include barber, tailor, linen, dry cleaning and laundry.
Arts and Athletic Fees include reduced tickets to shows and sporting events.
Media includes KAFA radio, basic training yearbook and freshman yearbook.
NOTE: Exact expenses are known only by the individual Cadet based on their specific circumstances. The amounts shown above are only estimates. Actual entitlements and payroll deductions are available on the Cadet’s monthly Leave and Earnings Statement (LES). Cadets access their LES using myPay. The Clothing Store also issues an itemized statement when requested. Cadet budgets are available only to Cadets on the USAFA/FM web site at https://wwwd.my.af.mil/afknprod/ASPs/CoP/usafafm.
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Cadet monthly base pay is $894.30 effective 1 Jan 08.
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A new payroll system called Defense Integrated Military Human Resource System (DIMHRS) is scheduled for
implementation in Feb 09. To cover the initial costs for clothing and equipment under DIMHRS, we will provide
each Cadet an advance of pay (interest-free loan) which goes into a holding account at the Armed Forces Bank on
USAFA. The holding account covers the clothing and equipment purchases. In Nov 08 and again in Jun 09 there
will be a release of $600 from the holding account to the checking account at Armed Forces Bank to help Cadets
pay for books. These amounts were included in the computation of the original advance pay. A mandatory
checking account will also be established at the Armed Forces Bank. The checking account will be used for the
first payroll deposit and includes the advance pay. The advance pay portion will immediately be moved to the
holding account. Both accounts are required to remain open for approximately the first year. However, this
does not prevent Cadets from changing their net pay direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice
after the first payroll, using myPay.
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Using myPay, Cadets retrieve their monthly electronic LES. The Cadet will be provided an initial myPay PIN,
by mail, from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). The Cadet will also receive monthly statements
on both accounts from the Armed Forces Bank. The holding account is a “view only” account; Cadets can see the
transactions processed but cannot access funds in the holding account. Cadets who purchase more clothing than
budgeted will be responsible to pay for these purchases from their net pay. When the holding account is closed
after the last scheduled book release in Jun 09, any residual money will be released to the Cadet’s checking
account at Armed Forces Bank. The Cadet is responsible for pay-as-you-go on clothing and book purchases after
Jun 09.
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Cadets are not eligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The section of US Code that authorizes
TSP participation applies only to those members who are paid under 37 USC 204 (only covers active duty and
reserve members). Cadets are paid under a separate area of US Code (37 USC 203) and are therefore ineligible to
participate in TSP.
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Scholarships and Investment Plans. The USAFA Financial Management (FM) Office may not accept Cadet scholarships
containing restrictions. Restrictions are any condition or limitation an agency places on the use of their
scholarship funds. Some examples of restrictions include “must be used for tuition, room and/or board,”
“student is required to maintain a specific GPA,” “scholarship funds will be paid back if Cadet disenrolls,” etc.
Cadet scholarships without restrictions or silent on restrictions will continue to be accepted. Educational investment
funds (e.g., 529 plans) may not be accepted due to their federal and state tax restrictions and based on the specific plan
may have other restrictions on how the funds are used. Normally a university financial aid office monitors these
restrictions; however, a financial aid office does not exist at USAFA because we do not charge for tuition, room or board
like other universities or have the authority to maintain separate billing and receiving accounts required to monitor the
restrictions levied by law. The following is provided to answer questions on receiving funds from scholarships and/or
investment plans.
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Scholarships: Scholarships should be payable directly to the Cadet. When the agency is unable to make payment directly
to the Cadet, the scholarship may be accepted by FM for credit to the Cadet’s pay account (any debts are paid first) provided
there are no restrictions on the scholarship and the check is payable to the U.S. Treasury. Scholarships silent on
restrictions will be treated as non-restrictive and accepted. Scholarships accepted by USAFA/FM are never refunded to the
agency granting the scholarship, even if the Cadet disenrolls.
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Investment Plans: The individual owner or administrator of the educational investment plan determines the valid use of the
funds based on specific fund requirements and any state, federal and/or IRS restrictions. The owner/administrator shall consult
their financial advisor, tax advisor or legal advisor to ensure the specific fund rules are followed and if there are procedures
for providing proceeds directly to the Cadet. Investment plan proceeds will not be accepted by FM and shall be returned to the
originator.
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Scholarships: Scholarships should be payable directly to the Cadet. When the agency is unable to make payment directly
to the Cadet, the scholarship may be accepted by FM for credit to the Cadet’s pay account (any debts are paid first) provided
there are no restrictions on the scholarship and the check is payable to the U.S. Treasury. Scholarships silent on
restrictions will be treated as non-restrictive and accepted. Scholarships accepted by USAFA/FM are never refunded to the
agency granting the scholarship, even if the Cadet disenrolls.
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Once at the Academy, the Cadet is considered a member of the active military and is no longer dependent upon parents for support.
The Cadet basic pay is taxable and the Cadet is issued a Form W-2 and must file a tax return (see IRS Publication 17). Freshman Cadets
may also refer to the USAFA Appointee Booklet for tax guidance for their first year when parents may be claiming them as a dependent.
Cadets should contact USAFA/JA at 719-333-3940 for additional tax information.
- Please call 719-333-6994 or 719-333-6982 for questions concerning the financial information discussed above or e-mail questions to usafa.fm@usafa.af.mil. Reminder, FM is not able to discuss specific payroll issues with parents; the Cadet must contact us to resolve any questions or concerns with their pay.
| JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | TOTAL | |
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| ENTITLEMENTS | |||||||||||||
| BASE PAY $894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 10,731.60 |
| BAS $6.95 | 150.00 | 41.70 | 125.10 | 66.00 | 382.80 | ||||||||
| TOTAL ENT | 894.30 | 894.30 | 1,044.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 936.00 | 1,019.40 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 960.30 | 894.30 | 894.30 | 11,114 |
| MONTHLY DEDUCTIONS THROUGH PAYROLL |
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| FICA $68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 68.42 | 821.04 |
| FITW $38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 38.16 | 457.92 |
| SITW - COLO (w/1) $24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 24.02 | 288.24 |
| SGLI (LIFE INS) | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 29.00 | 348.00 |
| LOAN REPAY | |||||||||||||
| (remaining 9 months repay) $430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 430.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,870.00 |
| BARBER $9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 9.50 | 114.00 |
| LINEN $5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 5.89 | 70.68 |
| TAILOR $19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 0.00 | 214.50 |
| ALLIED ARTS | 70.00 | 70.00 | |||||||||||
| ATHLETIC ASC | 75.00 | 75.00 | |||||||||||
| CABLE NEWS NET | 0.00 | ||||||||||||
| MEDIA PUBS | 60.00 | 60.00 | |||||||||||
| COMPUTER MAINT | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 72.00 |
| OPTIONAL UNIFORM REP | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 30.00 | 360.00 |
| OPTIONAL CFC/AFA | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 36.00 |
| TOTAL MONTHLY DEDUCTIONS | 663.49 | 663.49 | 738.49 | 736.49 | 663.49 | 663.49 | 663.49 | 663.49 | 663.49 | 293.49 | 233.49 | 213.99 | 6,860.38 |
| BALANCE FORWARD | |||||||||||||
| CADET LOAN ACCOUNT CLOSED | 175.00 | ||||||||||||
| NET | 230.81 | 230.81 | 305.81 | 157.81 | 405.81 | 272.51 | 355.91 | 230.81 | 230.81 | 666.81 | 660.81 | 680.31 | 4,429 |
MEN’S TRACK & FIELD TEAM WINS FIRST-EVER FRONT RANGE INVITATIONAL, WOMEN TAKE THIRD
Backed by seven first-place victories and 12 additional top-three finishes, the Air Force men's track and field team won the inaugural Front Range Invitational on Saturday, May 3, in Laramie, Wyo. Competing against its counterparts from Colorado, Colorado State, Northern Colorado and Wyoming, the men finished first, while the women placed third.
Junior Daniel Castle won the 1500-meter run with a time of 4:00.27, while senior Josh van Wyngaarden took first in the 3000-meter race with a time of 8:56.21. Junior Kellen Curry earned a winning time of 14.32 in the 110-meter hurdles, while sophomore Marshall Wills paced a top-three sweep by the Falcons in the pole vault.
Senior David Lissy won the shot put with a toss of 54'6¾", while junior Harmon Gage tossed a 194'1" to win the javelin. In addition, the quartet of freshman Terry Robinson, senior Travis Picou, freshman LD Woods and Curry won the 4x100-meter relay with a time of 41.06.
Although he finished fourth in the finals of the 100-meter dash, Picou set an Academy record time of 10.41 in that event, breaking his previous standard of 10.45 that he set as a sophomore.
The women tallied nine top-three finishes, including three winning marks from the field. Sophomore Melissa Beerse won the pole vault with a clearance of 12'7½", while classmate Sara Neubauer took first in the discus throw with a toss of 156'11". Fellow sophomore Katie Weber paced a one-two-three sweep in the javelin throw with a winning mark of 155'9".
Junior Jessica Soto took second in the javelin (122'10"), while senior Tiffany Moore threw a 118'9" to finish third. In addition to her winning mark in the discus, Neubauer also finished second in the shot put with a distance of 47'4½". The Falcons are off from competition until May 14, when they travel to Fort Worth, Texas, for the 2008 Mountain West Conference Championships.
Dear Cadets, Parents, and Incoming Class:
The 2008 Air Force Academy Football Season is fast approaching. The following informs you of how to get your tickets for this year’s games before they go on sale to the general public. Current cadets, parents, as well as parents of the incoming Class of 2012, can order tickets for this year’s home games beginning Monday, June 16th at 9:00 MST. Tickets for all away games go on sale June 1, contact the Athletic Ticket Office for more information on away game tickets.
As is in the past, 1st and 2nd degree cadets can receive a free reserved seat on the East side of Falcon Stadium to sit with their guests. When requesting cadet tickets, we will need their name(s) so we can verify enrollment and class year.
Below is the 2008 Air Force Academy Football team’s home schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (Mtn) |
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| August 30 | Southern Utah (Parents Weekend) | 12pm |
| September 20 | Utah | 2pm |
| October 4 | Navy | 2pm |
| October 23 | New Mexico (Thurs.) | 6pm |
| November 8 | Colorado State | 4pm |
| November 15 | BYU | 1:30pm |
Pricing Information:
| Game | 50 YD | Prem. Res. | Res. | Corner/End Zone Res. | Gen Adm. |
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| Southern Utah | $50 | $36 | $28 | $20 | $15 |
| Utah | $50 | $36 | $28 | $20 | $15 |
| Navy | $50 | $36 | $36 | $20 | $15 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $36 | $28 | $20 | $15 |
| Colorado St. | $50 | $36 | $28 | $20 | $15 |
| BYU | $50 | $36 | $28 | $20 | $15 |
- All tickets subject to applicable charges
Group pricing (home games excluding Navy):
| - Orders of 20 or more tickets: | Reserved Category | $20 |
| Corner/End Zone Res. | $14 |
- - Group pricing is not available for away games.
Group Ticket Window:
A group order for tickets to home and away games can be setup on our website, GoAirForceFalcons.com. This eliminates the need for the group leader to coordinate getting all of the payments together and allows each person the ability to order their own tickets within the group block from their own computer. Additionally, tickets will be mailed to each individual person, thereby eliminating the need for the group coordinator to distribute all of the tickets. To do this, the group coordinator needs to call the Athletic Ticket Office at 800-666-USAF and ask about setting up a Group Ticket Window. Call today!
Payment is due at the time of the order. Just a reminder, once an order has been placed there are NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES. To place an order by phone beginning June 16th, please call 1-800-666-USAF or (719) 472-1895. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on July 1st, so order early!
Thank you for supporting Air Force Athletics. Go Falcons!
Air Force Athletic Ticket Office
Here is the link for the form. The seating chart can be found on the site as well: Group Tickets
Sponsored by the Association of Graduates
Class of 2012 Appointee Bed & Breakfast Program
The Association of Graduates, with the assistance of the Rampart Chapter of the AOG, provides complimentary “bed and breakfast” to appointees who will be traveling alone to the Academy for inprocessing.The Bed & Breakfast program provides appointees the opportunity to stay at the home of Academy graduates, faculty, staff and friends. Last year, approximately 400 appointees participated in the program. Bed & Breakfast hosts are familiar with the Academy and offer encouragement and support to appointees.
Hosts will pick up their assigned appointees Wed., June 25, at the Colorado Springs airport or the AOG’s Doolittle Hall and provide a place to stay, dinner, breakfast and transportation to Doolittle Hall for inprocessing on Thursday, June 26.
Appointees who have already enrolled in the official Academy Sponsorship Program are not automatically enrolled in the AOG’s Bed & Breakfast program.
Appointees interested in participating in the Bed & Breakfast program must follow these instructions:
Step 1 Arrange for airline transportation as directed by the Academy’s admissions office.
Step 2 Visit the Association of Graduates Web site at www.usafa.org and click on the “Bed & Breakfast” announcement on left side of screen. Follow the online instructions. If you are unable to register online, please contact Jennifer Ganzler at the AOG at (719) 472-0300 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MST) or jennifer.ganzler@aogusafa.org.
Step 3 After registering for the Bed & Breakfast program, please wait for an AOG representative to call you in mid-June with the name and phone number of your Bed & Breakfast host family. (The AOG is unable to fulfill special requests for host families from specific states, ethnicities, religions, etc.)
Step 4 After receiving your host family’s information, contact them to finalize and confirm the arrangements of how and when they will meet you. The Association of Graduates is excited to welcome you to the Long Blue Line. We look forward to seeing you in June!
The AOG Bed & Breakfast program is not affiliated with the official Academy Sponsorship Program.
AOG
Building Leaders of Character for the NationWe are offering a 10% discount on all monthly treat basket orders received by 30 June 2008 for the next school year.
Monthly treat baskets will be delivered to your cadet at the beginning of each month from Sep 08 – May 09.
Option A: A basket full of treats, goodies, drinks, two 10# of laundry clean coupons, and $25 day spa or beauty shop services.
Only $71.00 a month
Option B: A basket full of fresh seasonal fruit and treats, drinks, two 10# of laundry clean coupons and $25 day spa or beauty shop services.
Only $91.00 a month
If your cadet will be participating in the Snow White program for the next school year, these treat baskets can be made without the clean coupons.
Option C (option A): $55.00 a month
Option D (option B): $75.00 a month
Call: 719-333-3908
E-mail: cadet.treats@usafa.af.mil