15 July 2007 - Day 8
This
morning, cadets were given the opportunity to attend the religious
service of their choice. A nondenominational service was held on
campus, led by Chaplain Peters. Others went to services off campus.
Those who didn't attend services practiced rifle drill. Red Hats worked
with White Hats on manuals such as Slaps 'n Taps. After lunch, flights
continued planning and practicing elements of their flight
performances. Red and Blue Hats worked with Capt Abe Phares, a 2002
Academy graduate, on intermediate and advanced rifle manuals. Following
chow, everyone had a class in public speaking, the White Hats learning
extemporaneous, and the Blue and Red Hats learning impromptu. Cadets
went to bed early, but were woken at 10:30 for a fire drill conducted
by campus safety.