Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group Schriever Sentinel Thursday, August 30, 2007 www.csmng.com Vol. 1 No. 8 Base Briefs ABU’s make debut at Schriever Essay contest focuses on Air By Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez Force history 50th Space Wing Public Affairs An essay contest is being held in The new has re- which the winner will receive a ticket cently made its debut at Schriever for some to the 60th Air Force Birthday Bash deploying members here and has recently taking place Sept. 21 at Peterson. become available for purchase at Peterson’s Submissions must be 300 words or Military Clothing Sales. less and describe the most significant Two Airmen here at Schriever, who were event or events in the history of the Air both issued a set of ABU’s for their upcoming Force in the writer’s opinion. All essays deployments, offer their opinions about the must be submitted by Aug. 30. new uniform. For more information, contact Mr. “From a functionality standpoint, I love Michael Joseph at 556-7522 or at mi- the wash and wear capability,” said Master [email protected]. Sgt. Jason Gresens, NCOIC of the Financial Submit essays to michael.joseph@ Management and Analysis office here peterson.af.mil or sabrina.deramus@ who acquired the ABU for an upcoming schriever.af.mil deployment. The ABU does not require dry cleaning, Reunion & Reintegration starch or even ironing. These processes would Retreat cause the fiber to deteriorate and shorten the lifespan of the uniform as compared to the Servicemembers from Schriever current that is being who have returned from a deployment phased out. since October 2006 are invited to bring Despite its wash and wear feature, certain their families to the 2007 Reunion & precautions should be taken when washing Reintegration Retreat. the ABU. The chaplain sponsored event is “Be careful in how you launder it,” said slated for Sept. 14-16 at Horn Creek. Staff Sgt. Lance Tressler, NCOIC for Chapel To sign up, contact Chief Master Operations here who also is wearing the new Sgt. Lopez, NOG Rep. at 567-4615; ABU for an upcoming deployment. “Make 1st Lt. Sanders, OG Rep. at 567-2961; sure the soap you use does not have optical and Master Sgt. Maynard, MSG and brightness in it.” Wing Staff Rep. at 567-5693. Detergent containing optical brighteners For more information, contact Staff causes the fabric of the ABU to become more Sgt. Ammon Hickman at 567-3705 or at visible in the darkness under certain kinds [email protected]

of light. Kruiss Kim by Photo As far as feel goes, Sergeants Gresens and Optional DG beneficiary Tressler agree on how the material allows for designation now available better ventilation. “They seemed to ventilate adequately dur- An optional death gratuity beneficia- Master Sgt. Jason Gresens talks about the new Airman Battle Uniform with 50th Space Wing commander Col. See ABU page  ry designation is now available on the Terry Djuric at Peterson’s Military Clothing Sales. Virtual Record of Emergency Data. Servicemembers can voluntarily elect a designated individual to receive a maximum of 50 percent. 50th Space Wing adds new antenna to its network Servicemembers can use the remarks section to designate an optional DG ben- By Corey Dahl mander of the 50th’s Network The Air Force Space and “To me, it was a eficiary by including their first name, Space Observer Operations Group, accepted con- Missiles System Center detach- middle initial and last name, address One of the newest antennas in trol of New Hampshire’s Antedo ment, located at the Consolidated true ‘Total Force’ including zip code, telephone number the country is now part of the antenna from the Satellite Integrations Support Facility on effort.” and percentage in increments of 10 until 50th Space Wing’s Air Force Control and Network Systems Pete East, oversaw construction the current version of vRED is modified Satellite Control Network. Group at a ceremony on Peterson of the project. Col. Robert Skinner, 50th’s to allow automatic updating. Col. Robert Skinner, com- Aug. 22. The turnover makes the 50th For questions, contact Casualty Space Wing responsible for main- Network Operations Group Assistance Rep. Tyra Hickerson at 567- tenance, support and operations commander 5916 or contact the Casualty Services for the brand-new $16.1 million Branch at DSN 665-3505, toll free 1- antenna, an essential tool for tors started working together 800-433-0048 or at afpc.casualty@ satellite communications. The in 1998 to build the antenna’s randolph.af.mil antenna is one of 15 operated replacement, installing a new For more information, contact Senior by the AFSCN at eight locations ringwall, support building, Master Sgt. Boggis at 567-5412 or at worldwide. antenna and inflatable radome [email protected] “This is one of the newest just a few miles south of the old antennas to be added to the antenna. 60th Air Force Birthday Bash network since the late ‘80s,” Installation finished in 2005 Skinner said. “It’s a big and was then followed by months taking place Sept. 21 improvement over some of the of tinkering and testing to get The Peterson Consolidated Club will older technologies we were work- the antenna online. hold the 60th Air Force Birthday Bash ing with.” Now that it is active, the Antedo Sept. 21. The Antedo antenna replaces antenna can communicate with Social hour starts at 6 p.m. followed a 44-year-old antenna in New hundreds of satellites, sending by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for A view of the New Hampshire that was decom- and receiving communications, club members and $23 for non-mem- Hampshire’s Antedo an- missioned in 2004. Meant to early warning, intelligence and bers and can be purchased through tenna, before the familiar last a maximum of 28 years, the weather data. your unit’s first sergeant. “golf ball” is put in place. antenna’s retirement was well But the real accomplishment, For more information, contact Master The Antedo antenna overdue. said Colonel Skinner, has been Sgt. Michael Joseph at 556-7522 or at replaces a 44-year-old “We were lucky that it even the amount of teamwork in- [email protected]. antenna that was decom- lasted that long,” said Lt. Col. volved in getting the antenna missioned in 2004. Monica Concholar, an assistant up and running. to Col. Philip Simonsen, com- “To me, it was a true ‘Total mander of the Satellite Control Force’ effort,” Colonel Skinner Inside and Network Systems Group, said. “And when I say ‘Total News...... 3-6 which was in charge of the in- Force,’ I truly mean military, Get Out and Go...... 7 stallation project. government, civilians, reserv- Feature...... 10 U.S. Air Force photo Teams of civil service em- ists. This is a real achievement ployees, Airmen and contrac- for everyone involved.”  August 30, 2007 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel August 30, 2007 

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[email protected] Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez Classified Ad Manager Four bands from Schriever competed Aug. 10 in front of Building 210 to determine who would represent Schriever at Cripple Creek’s two-day event honoring the military. Method Heidi Witherington 23 was chosen to represent Schriever and competed against bands from Peterson, Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy. The event coincided with a promotion celebration for Heidi. [email protected] those promoted to first lieutenant and captain. The promotion party and band competition was put together by 1st Lt. Rod Douglas from 50th OSS, and Capt. Umar Khan who works ART DEPARTMENT at Peterson, both part of the Company Grade Officer’s Committee. The competition was created to help generate more interest in Cripple Creek’s annual celebration for the military. Cripple Creek Honor’s America’s Armed Forces is a two-day event which took place Aug. 18-19. Art Director Rowdy Tompkins [email protected] Band from Schriever wins Cripple Creek’s Battle of the Bands Assistant Production By Lorna Gutierrez Sergeant Smith and his band, consisting “There were a lot of people there having fun,” Manager Schriever Sentinel of Curt Kemper, Bruce Chouinard and Jason Sergeant Smith said. “It was a good crowd.” Jeff Adcox Schriever’s Battle of the Bands winner, Method Ropeter, competed against four other bands Sergeant Smith and his band play a lot of mod- [email protected] 23, struck gold at Cripple Creek on Aug.18, pre- from Schriever to make it to the finals. Once ern rock covers in addition to what he calls some vailing as the overall winner in a contest that there, they played a six song set in front of the older stuff and some dance music. They’re hoping pitted them against three other bands from Fort judges and crowd. The set was a little differ- to start writing original music soon. Carson, the Air Force Academy ent for the band as, instead of a dancing bar The band also plans to participate in some of and Peterson Air Force Base. crowd, the captive audience was seated in the the Air Force Academy tailgate parties, in addi- Master Sgt. Kenneth Smith of Schriever, lead/ provided bleachers. But dancing or no danc- tion to participating in the USO show benefiting rhythm guitar player, heads up the champion ing, the audience and judges loved the music the troops Oct. 3. musicians, who play gigs many weekends of the and Method 23 was named the winner of the To view Method 23’s schedule, visit www. year. $1,000 grand prize. myspace.com/method23.  August 30, 2007 Schriever Sentinel NORAD, USNORTHCOM meet challenges of diverse missions By Sgt. 1st Class Gail Braymen crews sent to Huntington, Utah, where six NORAD and USNORTHCOM Public Affairs miners are still missing after two weeks. And, This month, the two military commands following the collapse of the I-35 West bridge charged with defending the homeland have in Minneapolis, USNORTHCOM deployed a also answered the call to support the launch team of Navy divers and support personnel and landing of Space Shuttle Endeavour, pro- to assist in search and recovery efforts. vide divers to assist in underwater recovery “Even as multiple events converge, we will efforts in Minneapolis, transport rescue not be distracted from our focus on home- crews to Utah’s Crandall Canyon mine, land defense,” Renuart said. “NORAD and monitor Russian bombers flying near North USNORTHCOM remain vigilant to antici- American airspace, and deploy teams of ex- pate, deter, detect and defeat threats to the perts to assist in Hurricane Dean response Canadian and American homelands.” preparations. NORAD is the bi-national Canadian and “This level of activity is entirely typical American command that is responsible for North American Aerospace Defense for the air defense of North America and Command and U.S. Northern Command,” maritime warning. USNORTHCOM is the said NORAD and USNORTHCOM com- unified combatant command responsible mander, Gen. Gene Renuart. “While defense Braymen Gail Class 1st Sgt. by Photo for defending the homeland and providing of the homeland always remains job number defense support of civil authorities. one, USNORTHCOM also has the mission of providing defense support of civil authorities as directed by the president or the secretary Fighters respond to TFR violation of defense. Two F-15 fighters under the direction “We work very closely with our many fed- of North American Aerospace Defense Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, eral, state and local agency partners, including Command intercepted a small Cessna air- discusses the progress of several ongoing missions during the Aug. 20, 2007, commander’s update briefing at the Department of Homeland Security, Federal craft flying through the Temporary Flight NORAD and USNORTHCOM headquarters. This month, the two military commands have supported the space Emergency Management Agency and National Restriction zone over Crawford, Texas shuttle launch and landing, recovery efforts at the collapsed bridge in Minneapolis, rescue operations at Utah’s Guard, to help save lives, mitigate suffering and Thursday afternoon, August 23. Crandall Canyon mine, Russian bomber monitoring and Hurricane Dean response preparations. prevent property loss in times of crisis.” The civilian aircraft entered the TFR at Since Hurricane Dean – a category 5 storm approximately 3:00 PM central time. when it struck the Yucatan Peninsula this agency and civilian authorities to ensure the Homeland Security and the Coast Guard to ac- The fighters expended eight flares -dur morning – first developed into a tropical states’ success.” complish the shuttle mission,” Renuart said. ing the intercept and returned to base after storm in the Atlantic Ocean, NORAD and NORAD and USNORTHCOM also sup- NORAD personnel have also been closely the civilian aircraft contacted the FAA and USNORTHCOM personnel have been closely port planned events, such as every launch and watching the skies as long-range Russian cleared the TFR area. monitoring its progress. USNORTHCOM landing of the space shuttles. At the Kennedy bombers conduct exercises more frequently NORAD’s mission – in close collaboration also began responding last week to requests Space Center in Florida today, fighter planes and closer to U.S. and Canadian territory. with homeland defense, security, and law for Department of Defense support in prepa- and helicopters under NORAD’s direction “Over the last few months the Russian enforcement partners – is to prevent air at- ration for the storm’s possible landfall in the ensured airspace safety and security for Air Force has been flying a little bit more tacks against North America, safeguard the United States. The command deployed sev- the landing of Space Shuttle Endeavour. than we’ve seen in the past,” Renuart said. sovereign airspaces of the United States and eral coordination and emergency response USNORTHCOM, meanwhile, is the lead “Certainly, they’re ranging farther than they Canada by responding to unknown, unwant- teams to Texas, Louisiana and the Caribbean, Department of Defense organization re- have in the more recent past. ed and unauthorized air activity approaching where they were positioned to support the sponsible for military incident support to “NORAD has intercepted them out over and operating within these airspaces, and primary federal agency and other responding the space shuttle, which includes astronaut international waters, near Alaska, and the provide aerospace and maritime warning for agencies with relief and recovery efforts. rescue and recovery and orbiter recovery. command continues to monitor all of their North America. NORAD may be required to “USNORTHCOM’s disaster response is “We work with NASA, DoD installations, long-range bomber flight activity.” monitor, shadow, divert from flight path, di- part of a larger federal effort,” Renuart said. the U.S. military services and other U.S. gov- Back on the ground, USNORTHCOM pro- rect to land and/or destroy platforms deemed “We are in support of the primary federal ernment agencies such as the Department of vided emergency air transportation for rescue a potential threat to North America. Schriever Sentinel August 30, 2007  Women’s Equality Day Celebrating women’s right to vote Staff Report 50th Space Wing Military Equal Opportunity Office “There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers,” wrote Susan B. Anthony in “The Status of Women, Past, Present and Future,” published in an 1897 issue of the Arena. Now, 110 years later, the United States com- memorates the day women were granted the right to vote in1920. U.S. Air Force graphic by Mike Carabajal The CSAF’s Scope focuses on current topics the Air Force chief of staff feels are of special impor- In 1971, President Jimmy Carter designated tance to today’s Airmen, and among Gen. T. Michael Moseley’s top issues are revamping survival, Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day to recognize evasion, resistance and escape training for Airmen and reorganizing aircraft maintenance units. women’s struggle for equal rights. The women who helped make this possible were in attendance at the first major women’s CSAF’s Scope highlights SERE rights conference at Senecca Falls, New York, in 1848. Women’s rights leaders such as, Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, training, AMU reorganization Sojourner Truth and Carrie Chapman Catt, SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) – The also a priority for the chief of staff. founder of the League of Women Voters, gathered Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Scope “Since our platforms have different in the crusade for women’s right to vote. photo Force Air U.S. focuses on current topics the Air Force missions and employment methods, The historical aspect of women’s rights and chief of staff feels are of special impor- we’re examining options to ensure we the suffrage movement make a difference to this tance to today’s Airmen. have the right organizational solutions day to every woman, including women in the Among Gen. T. Michael Moseley’s for our varied flying missions,” he said. military and today’s Air Force. Statistically in the As a captain in 1980, Mary Kay Higgins became one of the top issues this month are revamping “Our goal with any future changes will Air Force, 19.7 percent of the force are women, first women to earn both pilot and navigator ratings. survival, evasion, resistance and escape be to take care of Airmen – our greatest 18.2 percent are officers and 20 percent of the training for Airmen and reorganizing resource – and allow them to have the enlisted corps are women. on the National Women’s History Museum and aircraft maintenance units. same focus on the mission, whether in Thirty-one years ago women began pilot numerous contributions from the organizers of Because today’s battlefields are non- combat or training, whether at home training, then navigator training in 1977 and the Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention linear, the general said every Airman station or deployed.” fighter pilot training in 1993. Currently, 4.1 per- 1848, working for the passage of the 19th is in jeopardy of being captured and Other topics on the CSAF’s Scope cent of Air Force pilots are female, 4.8 percent Amendment, American women in WW II and needs to know how to survive. include the associate-to-baccalaure- are navigators and 11.7 percent are air battle today’s contributions at all levels from airman “For me, all of this points to a greater ate cooperative program, ancillary managers. basic to general officers. need to make sure our Airmen know training and space situational aware- Schriever demographics by gender are: 20 The Air Force has created opportunities for how to react in any situation they find ness. The general has written a brief percent of active duty personnel on base are fe- everyone in uniform to achieve their highest level themselves,” General Moseley said. explanation of each topic so Airmen male, 7.1 percent are officers and 12.96 percent possible based on merit, fitness and capability, “To address this emerging require- can better understand the issues he is are enlisted, similar to the Air Force across the not based on gender, but on strength of our di- ment, I recently invited other Air working and why they are important board. verse force and the unique talent every individual Force leaders to a summit where we to the Air Force’s senior leaders. Although no local community events are brings into the Air Force. discussed the SERE training we pro- The CSAF’s Scope is available on the planned for the Women’s Equality Day obser- (Courtesy of the 50th Space Wing Military Equal vide our Airmen.” Air Force official Web site at http:// vance, there are some Web sites and information Opportunity Office) Organizing the way Airmen fight is www.af.mil/library/cscope.asp.  August 30, 2007 Schriever Sentinel Spiritual wellness is the Reserve component health care benefits continue to improve glue that holds us together FALLS CHURCH, Va. – A streamlined There are now only two qualifications for TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) health TRS under the restructured program. First, Commentary by we just did not have an official name for it. care program launches Oct. 1, 2007. The the member must be a Selected Reserve Chaplain (Capt.) Dwayne A. Jones The Air Force is well-known for taking care revamped version is affordable and simpler, member of the Ready Reserve. Second, the 88th Air Base Wing chaplain of people. This concept gives the chaplaincy with one premium level instead of the cur- member must not be eligible for the Federal WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE the opportunity to further embrace and il- rent three-tier system. Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program BASE, Ohio (AFPN) – Sept. 11, 2001, was luminate main arteries that pump life into TRS, a premium-based health plan that or currently covered under FEHB (either a day everyone will remember. A day that the military community. qualifying National Guard and Reserve under their own eligibility or through a brought tears to our eyes and pain in our The military places a large amount of members may purchase, was first autho- family member with FEHB). hearts. The common denominator that syn- importance on physical fitness ensuring all rized by Congress in 2005. The plan has National Guard and Reserve members ergized all faith groups and nationalities dur- Airmen are mission ready, to include spiri- improved every year, but changes for 2007 can contact their Reserve Component ing Sept. 11 was spirituality. tually fit as well. are the most significant yet. points of contact if they have additional People came together from various churches, Spiritual wellness is intended to focus on “There have been many improvements questions about their eligibility for TRS. synagogues, mosques, temples, economic and the spiritual needs and well-being of our in Reserve Component pay and benefits in It is also critical to note that all current social backgrounds to care for people who were Airmen and their families. Air Force chapel the past few years,” said Assistant Secretary participants in the three-tier TRS program in despair and paralyzed with hopelessness. teams are trying to mold each Airman into of Defense for Reserve Affairs Thomas F. must renew their coverage if they want it to People may ask, “What is spirituality?” a “total warrior” by galvanizing faith with Hall. “TRS is a robust health care plan. It continue past Sept. 30, 2007. In essence, the That’s a good question. the mission, increasing productivity in our represents a substantial benefit available to old TRS ceases to exist and the new TRS Spirituality is connecting with the nucle- people and thus creating a total force. our Reserve and National Guard Service starts Oct. 1, 2007. A letter from Secretary us of one’s soul. Spirituality is connecting The chaplains and chaplain assistants have members and their families.” Hall was sent to the approximately 11,500 with something greater than you. On Sept. made an intentional effort to be involved, “We’re extremely excited about the en- members currently covered by TRS. The 11, many people responded to the crises to visible and advocates of religious freedom hancements to TRICARE Reserve Select,” letter explained the program changes and help people who were in need. Spirituality for everyone. said Army Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, Deputy how to continue TRS coverage under the responds to all people regardless of color, For the last five years, military members Director, TRICARE Management Activity. restructured program. creed, ethnicity, nationality or rank. have encountered tremendous stress levels “The 2007 National Defense Authorization All qualified members of the Selected Spiritual wellness is taking care of people due to the high operations tempo and sudden Act eliminates the complicated three-tier Reserve who wish to purchase TRS under the way you want to be treated. You don’t calls to deploy across the world. Any military system as of Oct. 1. All qualified members the restructured program must fill out the have to be religious in order to be spiritual. or family member can reach a chaplain 24 of the Selected Reserve who purchase health new form and forward it to the appropriate Contrary to popular belief, I believe spiritual hours a day for counseling whenever an un- care coverage under the new TRS will pay TRICARE regional contractor. If the member wellness supersedes any religious concept, fortunate crisis arises. The chaplaincy is the the same low monthly premium.” is new to TRS, or currently mails the monthly except for God. only organization that provides total confi- Monthly premiums are $81 for the service premium payment, then one month’s pre- Spiritual wellness is like the glue that holds dentiality – privileged communication. member and $253 for member and family mium must be sent with the form. all the pages together in a book. It is what illu- “A person who comes to me has a hunger coverage. TRS offers coverage comparable Two forms, for the old TRS program in minates your purpose in life. Spiritual wellness that craves healing, understanding or being to TRICARE Standard and Extra. effect through Sept. 30 and the new TRS is what encourages you to take the next step. listened to,” said Chaplain (Col.) Joseph Kuan, Members of the Selected Reserve can program beginning Oct. 1, are available to “Spiritual wellness is that something with- the Air Force Materiel Command chaplain. find out more about TRS and locate their eligible members of the Selected Reserve in us that keeps us going, that gives us focus “With the introduction of spiritual wellness TRICARE regional contractor contact in- from the National Guard and Reserve Web in life,” said Chaplain (Brig. Gen.) Cecil R. as one of four dimensions of wellness, we go formation by entering their profile at the portal located at https://www.dmdc.osd. Richardson, the Air Force deputy chief of beyond our own personal beliefs so that we “My Benefits” portal at www.tricare.mil. mil/appj/trs/index.jsp. Since the current chaplains at Headquarters U.S. Air Force may help others.” The revamped TRS also includes ex- Tier program is in effect until Oct. 1, eli- in Washington, D.C. “It gives us purpose Bottom line: Let’s come together from vari- panded survivor coverage, continuously gible members who wish to purchase TRS and meaning.” ous backgrounds and faith traditions, leaning open enrollment and much more. Gone are coverage now, and then continue under the Spiritual wellness has always been an inte- forward and standing ready to be that glue service agreements and differing qualifica- new program, will need to send in both grate part of the Air Force Chaplaincy Corps; that keeps fellow wingman from falling. tions for each of the three tiers. forms.

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View our publication online at www.csmng.com. Schriever Sentinel August 30, 2007  Get Out and Go 20 things to do under $20 By Lorna Gutierrez Philharmonic at the Pikes Peak Center. Schriever Sentinel Tickets can be purchased from $15 and A day off and $20 may get you a lot more above. than expected in or around Colorado 16. Visit the North Pole, home of Santa’s Springs. Workshop, located 10 miles west of Colorado There are many activities, mainstream or Springs on Highway 24. Open April 14 to offbeat, that are unique to the Springs and Dec. 30. Ages 2 and up/$16.95, seniors are can be enjoyed with little or no money from free, military ID holders/$11, children under your wallet. 2 are free. Here are 20 activities you can enjoy on 17. Have tea at Glen Eyrie Castle. The your next day off: English Cream Tea, which features contem- porary teas and pastries, is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Free: Cost is $12.93 a person, which includes tax 1. Explore the Garden of the Gods or the and gratuity. The Formal Victorian Tea, many other trails in or around the Colorado held on Sundays at 11:30 a.m., consists of Springs area. an assortment of traditional and contem-

2. Hike and visit the Air Force Academy. Gutierrez Lorna by Photo porary teas and pastries and a selection of 3. Tour the U.S. Olympic Training Center. light foods. Cost is $17.21 per person and Tours are available on the hour each hour 9 includes tax and gratuity. Call 1-800-944- a.m. to 4 p.m. from Aug.1-May 31, Monday 4536 to reserve your Tea. through Saturday and every half hour from 18. Enjoy a Chuckwagon Supper at the June 1-July 31 with no tour at noon. Walking through the Garden of the Gods is one of the many things you can do for free or at little cost in Colorado Flying W Ranch and tour its western town. 4. Bike the many available trails (Price of Springs. Also listen to the Flying W Wranglers sing bike not included). cowboy music and humor the audience. 5. Visit Old Colorado City, Colorado Cost is $19.50/adult, children (8 and un- Springs’ oldest historic district. night $9.25; military ID holders/day $7.75, for free. der)/$9.50. The Ranch is open seven nights 6. Visit and explore Bear Creek Nature military ID holders/night $9.25. 12. Visit Cinemark IMAX theatre for 3D a week from Memorial Day weekend to the Center and its various stations and touch 9. Watch the Colorado Springs’ AAA base- entertainment. Ticket prices for adults/$9.25, end of August, Thursday through Sunday screens. You can also check out a bee hive. ball team, the Sky Sox. Tickets range from military id holders/seniors/$8, children/$7. in September, Friday and Saturday from Located near 26th Street and Lower Gold $5-$9 with military ID holders receiving $1 October to Thanksgiving and Thursday Camp Road. Open Tuesday through Saturday, off ticket prices and half-off ticket prices on $10.01-$20: through Sunday until Christmas. It is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays through August, Sundays. 13. Visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, closed January and February and reopens noon to 4 p.m. 10. Drive up Pikes Peak Highway. Cost the only mountain zoo in the United States. in March through mid-May on Fridays and 7. Visit the Colorado Springs Pioneers is $10 per adult/$5 per child (6-15) or $35 Adults (12-64)/$12, children (3-11)/$6, se- Saturdays. Reservations can be made by call- per car. Museum, open Tuesday through Saturday niors (65 and above)/$10, children (2 and ing 719-598-4000. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11. Visit Manitou Springs and all it has to under) are free. Military ID holders receive offer, including the Manitou Cliff Dwellings. $2 off admission. Cost per adult/$8.50 plus tax, children (7- 14. Visit the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Miscellaneous/under $20: $5-$10: 11)/$6.50 plus tax, children 6 and under are Center. $12/adult will get you admission to 19. Coffee drinks at the Broadmoor 8. Visit Seven Falls, also called the Grandest free, seniors/$7.50 plus tax. You can also both the traveling exhibit and the main area. Hotel. Mile of Scenery in Colorado, located in South visit Miramont Castle. Cost for adults (16 Cost is $10.50/seniors, students with ID and 20. University and college sporting Cheyenne Canon. Cost: Adult/day $8.75, and over)/$6, children (6-15)/$2, five and youth (5-17)/$10.50, children (4 and under) events. adult/night $10.25; child (6-15)/day $5.50, under are free, seniors 60 and over/$5.50. are free. There’s no excuse to be bored if you have child/night $6.50; senior/day $7.75, senior/ Also browse Manitou Springs’ many shops 15. Listen to the Colorado Springs $20 to spare!  August 30, 2007 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel August 30, 2007  ABU: Unique AF design General Moseley OKs

From page  specifically made for the Air Force. “The ABU’s are a new Air Force legacy,” irregular warfare doctrine ing a recent TDY to Shaw Air Force Base said Sergeant Gresens. “It affords the op- where the temperatures ranged from 108 to portunity to uniquely identify the Air Force By Lt. Col. M.C. McCarthy pabilities and operations required to ef- 112 degrees,” said Sergeant Gresens. and enhance the Air Force culture.” Air Education Training Command Public Affairs fectively defend and counter adversaries. “They breathe a lot more and are not near as The ABU is gradually making its transition MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Al. According to AFDD 3-2, the complex na- hot being outside,” said Sergeant Tressler. into becoming the official Air Force uni- (AFPN) – The Air Force’s top officer has ture of IW requires the combined capabili- Perhaps what makes the ABU stand out form with a mandatory wear date of October signed the doctrine document that estab- ties of all military Services, government from its predecessor is it’s unique design 2011. lishes operational level doctrinal guidance agencies, and partner nations. Effectively for irregular warfare. Air Force Doctrine employing AF capabilities relies on the joint force developing coherent strategies Facts about the Airman Battle Uniform: Document 2-3, Irregular Warfare, focuses on the operational and strategic and plans to provide the appro- n ABU’s will not have patches or unit emblems. aspects of IW and differ- priate force at the appropri- ences in the application ate time. n The ABU hat and authorized berets are the only hats authorized of force from traditional The document de- to wear with ABU’s. warfare. fines IW “as a violent n Black combat boots are not authorized to wear with ABU’s. Tan Understanding the struggle among state boots are acceptable until green boots become readily available. strategic context of and nonstate actors IW is the first step for legitimacy and n ABU clothing items cannot be mixed and worn with any BDU in determining how influence over the or DCU items. The only exceptions are field items (body armor, best to employ forces, relevant popula- helmet cover, etc.). said Gen. T. Michael tions. IW favors indirect and asym- n The clothing allowance will increase for the ABU in October Moseley, Air Force chief of staff, while approving metric approaches, 2007. AFDD 2-3. though it may employ n The size range for ABU’s has increased to 236 sizes as opposed “We must be able to ar- the full range of military to the BDU’s 57 sizes. ticulate Air Force capabilities and other capabilities in order and contributions to the irregular war- to erode an adversary’s power, influ- n Airmen in AEF 9/10 (Sept. – Nov. 2007) deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan fare fight, with its unique attributes and ence, and will.” or Kuwait will be issued ABU’s and Basic Military Trainee’s will start requirements,” General Moseley said. The document goes on to acknowledge being issued ABU’s in Oct. 2007. “Employed properly, airpower (includ- that IW presents unique challenges to the (Additional facts and information provided by the Air ing air, space and cyberspace capabili- joint force requiring innovative strategies for employing Air Force capabilities. Force Uniform Program Portal Page and the frequently-asked- ties) produces asymmetric advantages that can be effectively leveraged by joint force “Today and in the future, effectively questions about the ABU which can be found on the Air Force commanders in virtually every aspect of combating and conducting IW is critical portal Web site.) irregular warfare.” to protecting the U.S. and its vital inter- The document describes Air Force ca- ests,” the document states. 10 August 30, 2007 Schriever Sentinel AF surgeons perform first free flap surgery at Bagram hospital By Maj. (Dr.) Christopher M. Dress quickly and with less overall deformity or loss one patient’s leg to replace both missing bones Task Force Med Plastic and of pre-injury function than other reconstruc- in one his forearms, thereby preserving func- Reconstructive Surgeon tive techniques. These blocks of tissue may tion and preventing its amputation. SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) – In include only a single tissue, such as muscle or All of these operations were successful, Afghanistan, a country plagued by a long bone, or composite tissues, such as muscle, fat with the free flaps providing muscle coverage history of violence and untold numbers of and skin en bloc, to replace multiple missing and blood supply to the underlying broken hidden land mines, limb-threatening injuries tissues at an injury site. bones, allowing them to heal, and avoiding occur on a daily basis. For decades, the an- In contrast to a simple skin graft, where amputation. In the one case, the free flap was swer to this tragedy has been the preservation skin is donated from one part of the body the bone itself, allowing the surgical team to of life over limb by amputation. and laid over a wound at another site, a free replace actual missing skeletal structures. The presence of open fractures with large tissue transfer requires the sewing of blood Several more candidates for this operation soft tissue defects, where there is not enough vessels and sometimes nerves that are often have been identified. muscle, fat, and skin to cover the broken smaller than one millimeter in diameter. A thorough review of the surgical litera- bone, leaves few treatment options. Wound This requires magnification, extremely small ture found no case reports or series previ- infections are common when soft tissue cov- sutures and excellent surgical dexterity. ously published of free autologous tissue erage is missing and amputation is often the A free tissue transfer operation may take transfers performed in Afghanistan. Case only way to prevent the spread of infection eight hours or more and, in many respects, reports of these same operations performed and to save the patient’s life. is more difficult than an organ transplant. in the neighboring countries of Pakistan and With the opening of the new Craig Joint The motivation for performing this complex Iran have been cited in the literature. Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Base, and un- operation at CJTH is to avoid limb amputa- The team who performed these operations photo Force Air U.S. der the leadership of Task Force Med, there is tion by providing optimal wound coverage was assembled by the Task Force MED surgi- now a medical facility in Afghanistan that is for the injured extremity. cal flight commander, Maj. Brenda I. Waters, capable of providing state-of-the-art surgical Five microsurgical free tissue transfers and includes the following members: care in a combat theater environment. have been performed recently at CJTH. The n Maj. (Dr.) Christopher M. Dress, plastic Surgical team members Maj. (Dr.) Christopher Dress Microsurgical free tissue transfer is one of first operation was performed on a 9-year-old and reconstructive surgery, deployed from and Maj. (Dr.) Dmitry Tuder perform a free-flap operation the state-of-the-art techniques that is now girl where one of the ‘six-pack’ muscles of her Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.; on a 9-year-old girl suffering from a mangled leg. available at the CJTH. This complex surgical abdomen, the rectus abdominis muscle, was n Maj. (Dr.) Dmitry Tuder, orthopedic/hand procedure allows surgeons to move a block transferred to her badly mangled leg. surgery, deployed from Andrews AFB, Md.; n Tech. Sgt. Joshua S. Leary, operating of tissue from one part of the patient’s body The second operation involved the transfer n Capt. Collis H. Lang, certified registered room NCO in charge, deployed from Davis- to another injured part in order to achieve a of one of the back muscles, the latissimus dorsi nurse anesthetist, deployed from Travis AFB, Monthan AFB, Ariz.; and functional and aesthetic reconstruction. muscle, of a 60-year-old male patient, also to Calif.; n Airman 1st Class Angelia M. Sneed, Microsurgical free tissue transfers, or his injured leg. Yet another free tissue transfer n 1st Lt. Sherry A. Veriato, operating room plastic surgery operating room technician, free flaps, allow patients to heal much more involved moving the living fibula bone from nurse, deployed from Travis AFB; deployed from Travis AFB.

Seatbelts save lives! A smashed car on display shows the consequences of someone making a bad choice to drink and drive. As Labor Day weekend approaches, Schriever personnel are reminded to be safe, wear their seatbelt and don’t drink and drive. “They need to plan ahead so they do not put themselves at increased risk,” said Tech. Sgt. Jason Bamburg, the Ground and Weapons Safety manager here at Schriever. “Have a designated driver or a plan on how you will get home. Distractions to a driver can be deadly so limit your distractions when driv- ing. Bottom line--a seatbelt can save your life or a loved one, so buckle up.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez Daniel Sgt. Staff by Photo Schriever Sentinel August 30, 2007 11 A-10 Thunderbolt II gets technological ‘thumbs up’ By David R. Hopper Public Affairs LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFPN) – The preci- sion engagement modified A-10C Thunderbolt II received its Initial Operational Capability Aug. 21. The A-10C has received its most significant modifications in its 30-year history, said Lt. Col. Ralph Hansen, chief of A-10 requirements for Air Combat Command. The modifications, give the A-10C pilots better battlefield capabilities. The now digital A-10C upgrades include: the “hands-on-throttle and stick,” which allows the pilot to drop bombs or switch positions without taking his or her hands off the throttle or stick. The situational awareness data link, allows the pilot to link the targeting pod to a target and the new system will determine the coordinates.

Additionally, the new 1760 data bus that runs most of the Knox Austin Sgt. Staff by Photo weapons systems allows the A-10C to use the joint direct attack munitions, or JDAM, and wind corrected munitions dispensers. The new upgrades also include a digital stores management system. This computer system keeps track of the munitions loaded onto the aircraft and which of those are still on board. Gen. Ronald E. Keys announced, “Behind me is a war bird, and she is ready for war,” at the A-10C Initial Operational Capability ceremony Aug. 21 The A-10 is best known for its missions of close-air sup- at Langley Air Force Base, Va. The A-10C recently received the most significant modifications in its 30-year history, making it a more capable and port, airborne forward air controller, and combat search and survivable attack fighter. General Keys is the commander of Air Combat Command. rescue. The A-10C can be used against all ground targets, in- cluding tanks and other armored vehicles. The upgrades will hour can now be done in seconds, said Lt. Col. Eric Mann, 104th the “total force effort where it includes all of our industry only enhance those capabilities, according to one pilot. FS operational requirements division chief for the Guard. partners, includes the reserves, includes the active duty “The main benefit of the A-10C is the inter-connectivity “The A-10C now has the ability to link up and identify and certainly our brothers,” said Gen. between the pilot, the weapons and the targets,” said Lt. targets as a collective with ground forces and any other Ronald E. Keys, commander of ACC. Col. Timothy G. Smith, commander of the 104th Fighter sources without each individual aircraft having to search With around 75 A-10s currently upgraded, the project to Squadron for the Maryland Air National Guard. The 104th and find them,” he said. modernize the 356 A-10As will cost around $500 million is the first to receive the new upgrades, just in time for the One of the key factors in the successful A-10 upgrade is and is scheduled for completion by 2011. unit’s upcoming deployment to Iraq, he said. The advantage of all the new digital systems and weaponry is “the pilots can see much better than they have in the past A-10s over the battlefields of Itaq and Afghanistan and perform in all weather,” said Stephen Ramsey, execu- Aug. 28 flares to stop enemy troops from reattacking coalition tive vice president of Lockheed Martin Systems Integration Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped general-pur- forces in Asmar. Coalition forces weren’t engaged while – Owego. “It is much more than subsystems working together pose 500-pound bombs and GBU-12s on an enemy firing the A-10s were overhead. – it is actually all of them integrated together to perform position in Orgun-E. The pilots also strafed the position A-10s provided overwatch and cover for a medical seamlessly,” he said. with cannon rounds. evacuation in Jalalabad. A ground convoy came under The new wiring on the A-10C enables it to carry the A-10s strafed enemies in Asadabad with cannon rounds. small-arms fire and an improvised explosive device blast, Lockheed Martin Sniper XR or Northrop Grumman Litening The on-scene joint terminal attack controller reported which prompted the evacuation. AT advanced targeting pods. The targeting pods can link up the rounds hit their intended targets. A-10s provided successful shows of force with flares two aircraft or even the air to ground forces below to locate Aug. 27 to keep enemies from attacking ground forces in Kabul and lock on to targets. Other A-10s conducted multiple shows of force with and Gereshk. What normally could have taken several minutes to half an

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