Jim Ratti, '82
Titus Stauffer - Another Published Author
After I sent out the notice in mid-January 2022 about Jim Demarest's and Sue Grant's latest books, I learned that Titus Stauffer is also...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
Roberta Ewart - USSF Chief Scientist
I had a nice conversation with Dr. Roberta Ewart in mid January 2022. She sent me an e-mail on another subject earlier that month and I...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Jan 18, 2022
- 1 min
Jim Demarest Publishes Book About Steve Phillis
In conjunction with the effort to upgrade Steve Phillis' Silver Star, Jim "Boots" Demarest did extensive research and collected that...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Eric Bjorn Christmas Letter
I received a Christmas letter from Eric and Valerie Bjorn, and as usual, they've been VERY active! You can read their letter by clicking...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Jon ("Doc") and Trish Kimminau Christmas Letter
I received a Christmas e-mail from Trish (Riley, '83) Kimminau giving a brief update on what she and Doc have been up to. Here's the text...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Dec 15, 2021
- 1 min
Jim Boots Demarest Flies Fini Flight and Retires
Our class president, BGEN Jim “Boots” Demarest retired from the Air National Guard after 23 years of service. He flew his fini flight in...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
David & Julia Graves Christmas Letter
I received a Christmas letter from David & Julia Graves. They're in Leesburg, VA, where David is the pastor of a small church and Julia...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
Small World Story - Ryans & Eresman
Mike and Gloria (Montoya) Ryan went on a Viking cruise from Barcelona to Buenos Aires in early Dec. One day after lunch Mike was sitting...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Oct 17, 2021
- 5 min
Volunteers Needed for AOG Board and Committees
17 Oct 2021 Mark Volcheff '75 is an AOG Board Director and Chair of the Nominations Committee. He has asked that I send this to my...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Oct 16, 2021
- 6 min
40th Reunion Update #2 - 13 Oct 2021
This update is from Deb & Miles Kirkhuff: USAFA Class 1982 - 40th Class Reunion UPDATE #2 (as of 11/1000 Oct 21) CURRENT STATUS. I’m...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Call for Cadet Mentors
10 Oct 2021 I received an e-mail from Lt Col David Huston, Chief of the Integration Division at USAFA's Center for Character and...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
Jim Dineen Summits Mt. Rainier
16 Sep 2021 I received an e-mail from Jim Dineen today telling me about his successful summit of Mt Rainier back in June. Here's what he...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Aug 8, 2021
- 1 min
Peter Bryant Pins Wings on Niece
8 Aug 2021 I got an e-mail from Peter Bryant in July with some cool news. He had the honor of pinning wings on his niece at her...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Aug 8, 2021
- 1 min
Update from Cliff Hindman
Awhile back I created a blog post with some news from Cliff Hindman. Subsequently he contacted me with a couple of wonderful family...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Jun 24, 2021
- 1 min
Jim Demarest Hosts Zoom Meeting regarding Steve Phillis MoH Project
24 Jun 2021 Last night Jim Demarest hosted a Zoom call for anyone interested in helping with the MoH project. He gave some additional...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
Steve Phillis MoH Project Officially Underway
16 Jun 2021 Today Jim Demarest, President of the USAFA Class of 1982, issued this news release to the class: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- Jun 8, 2021
- 1 min
Rob Sweet Retires
08 Jun 2021 Today Lt Col Rob Sweet, USAFA Class of 1988, and Steve Phillis' wingman the day they were both shot down during Desert...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- May 23, 2021
- 1 min
Drum & Bugle Corps 50th Anniversary Celebration
23 May 2021 I received a request to help publicize a celebration by the USAFA Cadet Drum & Bugle Corps to mark the 50th anniversary of...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- May 23, 2021
- 1 min
Steve Phillis Survey
23 May 2021 At the request of Jim Demarest, I sent out a survey today regarding efforts to upgrade Capt. Steve Phillis' Silver Star to...
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Jim Ratti, '82
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
Class News Update - Mary K. (McConnon) Perez
7 May 2021 I'm saddened to report that Mary K. (McConnon) Perez's husband Emilio passed away on Wed 5 May 2021 due to complications from...
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