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(6/19/2006 Mon)

Inprocessing - Part 3

Once the Basics exit the rear of Doolittle Hall, they meet up on the Heritage Trail.  Once on the trail, they first stop at a replica of the War Memorial, funded by the Class of 1970.  This Memorial contains the names of all USAF Academy graduates who have given their lives in battle.

Note:
The original War Memorial is up on the Terrazzo in the Cadet Area.  In our post-9/11 security situation, most people cannot get on to the Terrazzo.  We have placed a replica here at Doolittle Hall for those who do not have Cadet Area access.

After the War Memorial, the Basics walk to the Challenge Bridge which was funded by the first Academy Class, the Class of 1959.  A member of the 1959 Class will meet and talk with the Basics, and have one of the Basics read the Challenge:

To Each Entering Cadet

The path to which you aspire has been consecrated by the blood of heroes and paved with the selfless service of countless men and women like you.

If you would be worthy of this heritage:

• Make integrity the bedrock of your life.

• Let your actions be guided by an unshakable sense of duty, self-discipline and personal responsibility.

• Become a lifelong student of history, war, humanity and leadership.

• Be prepared to sacrifice everything to defend the principles upon which our nation was founded.

• Cross this bridge with the determination to live a life that will make all who went before proud of you.

After this, the Basics cross over the bridge, continue on the trail, and get on the buses waiting at the top of the trail. 

Once on the bus, the Basics wave goodbye one last time.

And thus, it begins......