Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 46 No. 49

Photo by Joe Fischer Inside This Issue: Cover Story...3 Blotter...5 At Your Service...7 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 From the top Not coming home …

Brig. Gen. Duane Deal pened until after the investigation is com- 21st Space Wing Commander pleted of this tragic accident. Please remind all of your troops of the Though it didn’t involve one of our importance of vehicle safety. wing troops, the e-mail about a fellow Air CMSgt, USAF, Security Forces Manager Force member was quite sobering, especial- 363d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron ly at Christmas time: Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia” “One of our troops won’t be coming Sobering. While we certainly don’t home: It is with great sorrow I must inform wish to put a damper on the season at hand, you of the tragic death of one our young a little dose of reality may actually enhance Security Forces troops. She was killed in a our enjoyment. Why? If this type of acci- Hummer accident at approximately 1600 dent can happen to a young, alert troop in a local time yesterday. She was posted on a Humvee, it could certainly happen to some- one-person patrol in Viper Land. She lost one who’s tired, who’s been drinking, or is control of her vehicle, traveled off the hard- otherwise distracted in our communities. ened surface into a 3-foot high mound. The Making sure we remain aware could pre- vehicle started to flip once or twice. She vent a similar tragedy, which would certain- was thrown from the vehicle and the vehicle ly dampen the spirits of us all. landed on top of her. Killed her instantly. To quote the Security Forces Manager in the message, please remind all of your No one else was hurt. Photo by Joe Fischer This A1C was TDY here from troops of the importance of vehicle safety, Ellsworth AFB, SD. She was only 20 years through the holidays and New Year. Happy Holidays from the 21st Space old. I cannot give you any other details of Thanks for all you do, and happy hol- Wing Headquarters staff! the accident or how/what could have hap- idays! Action Line Submitting Action Lines Monday through Friday. Occasionally, one may see shop, most of the shelves are empty. I have shopped aircraft arriving and departing during a weekend; as early as 10 a.m. and have found empty shelves. The Action Line is your direct link to the 21st however, we only open the terminal to accommodate At times, the check-out line is all the way back to Space Wing Commander – use it wisely! Try to resolve aircraft requiring cargo handling or space-required the ice cream freezer and there are only about four problems at the lowest level possible — with the person passengers. These missions are coordinated prior to or five cash registers open. or activity, and then follow the chain of command. arrival/departure, and personnel assigned to weekend ANSWER: The Defense Commissary Agency Though it’s not required, we ask that you leave and holiday standby duty work these aircraft. Flight your name and phone number so we can get back to you and the Midwest Region are making diligent efforts to schedules are not posted for weekend flights unless for clarifications, or if your response isn’t printed. If you meet the needs of our customers. Your patronage is the flight is accommodating space-required passen- can’t get satisfactory results, call 556-7777. Or you can important to us, and we want you to know that we gers. It is important to note that, according to DoD fax your question to 556-7848. appreciate your business. A new store director for the 4515-13R, Chapter 6a, "DoD aircraft shall not be Peterson Commissary has been appointed. She is tak- scheduled to accommodate space available passen- Space A concerns gers. No (or negligible) additional funds shall be ing action to correct deficiencies, to include proactive hiring of additional cashiers, training employees from QUESTION: Can we keep the space available expended, and no additional flying hours shall be other departments to assume cashier duties during flight recording updated? We don't know what scheduled to support this program." Generally, this peak periods, and personally reviewing the cashier space available flights were flying on Saturday and means that you will not see an aircraft scheduled to move only space available passengers. Our best schedule to ensure it is properly prepared. Sunday, and I am sure there were some available She is also working to ensure shelves are Monday. The recording was not updated. I would advice is that travelers always have a contingency plan when flying space-available, as one never knows stocked, and has requested help to evaluate the order- appreciate it being updated because I use my ing and stocking problems so we can get Peterson space-available privilege to travel. Thank you. if or when seats will be released. For further infor- mation, contact 2nd Lt. Matthew Vincent at 556-1505. Commissary back to number one. You should have ANSWER: Maintaining an accurate and updat- already noticed some improvements in manning of ed flight recording is a primary customer service goal. cash registers, stocking, and displays. If you have On occasion, short-notice flight changes may prevent Commissary shelves QUESTION: Why doesn't the Commissary other concerns, please call Lea Twigg, Peterson us from keeping the flight recording 100 percent up- keep the shelves stocked and have more cash regis- Commissary Store Director at 556-7765, or stop by her to-date. Regarding weekend schedules, the Terminal office and speak with her personally. operating hours are from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ters open? It seems like no matter what time you

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Assistant Editor strike against German V-weapons Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer, 775 Loring Senior Airman Shane Sharp sites. Ave., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for submission Information courtesy of Staff Sgt. Trisha is 4:30 p.m. the Wednesday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edit- Morgan, 21st Space Wing History Office. ed to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at (719) 556-8476 or DSN 834-7846. SPACE OBSERVER Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 3 www.peterson.af.mil News AFSPC astronaut tells space mission story By 2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout and railway system, NASA’s ground 21st Space Wing Public Affairs crew mounted the systems into the space ship several weeks before the tlantis’ 25th flight brought back April 8 launch date. an astronaut who shared stories About a week before launch, all Aof the International Space astronauts were required to spend a Station, his space mission, and space week away from home, where they motion sickness to a crowd of Peterson went through a quarantine period. members, at Air Force Space Command According to Rex, spouses had permis- Headquarters, Monday. sion to visit, however, children under 16 Air Force astronaut Lt. Col. Rex were not permitted, because they have a Walheim flew 4.5 million miles aboard higher tendency to colds and illnesses. the STS-110 Atlantis on a mission to “The day of the launch was exhil- install a 43-foot Boeing S-Zero truss arating,” said Walheim. “But as soon as and robotic mobile rail transporter. I walked onto the space launch pad with “The International Space Station my crew, we were surprised how windy is one of the biggest engineering proj- it was and were pretty certain that liftoff ects undertaken in space, which makes wouldn’t occur.” it quite complicated,” said Walheim. Once all systems were checked, Photo by Eugene Chavez “But it’s a great way to work with other they learned less than five seconds Tech. Sgt. Petra Reeder and her two sons, Jeremy and Justin, get auto- nations and it’s a great learning before takeoff that their mission would graphs from astronaut Lt. Col. Rex Walheim. process.” happen. parts around the station. Onufrienko and flight engineers Dan According to the National Air and “While we were lifting off, I car- “It was really weird for the first Bursh and Carl Walz, who have both Space Association, the truss lays the ried a small mirror to reflect Florida’s time to be floating around in space,” been aboard the complex since Dec. foundation for a crossbeam that will beach dropping by,” said Walheim. said Walheim. “I felt like a gyro. It was 2001. stretch more than 350 feet. Nine addi- “What a sight!” confusing to find which way was ‘up’ We have 17 nations that are part of tional truss segments will be linked on “In eight and a half minutes, we and which was ‘down.’ Then I found the international program, and they all future missions to the centerpiece seg- went from zero to 17,500 miles per the earth and all was better.” contribute in various ways,” said ment to form the finished structure. hour,” continued Walheim. “The scari- “While we were up there Walheim. “One of the main partners are The finished truss will support almost est part of the mission happened two installing the equipment, we were right the Russians, and they are mainly in an acre of solar panels and giant cooling minutes into the flight, when the rocket above the Nile River,” said Walheim charge of adding different modules to radiators. Although the ISS already is a boosters detached themselves. We were during his slide show. “I learned later the station.” fully functional research complex with surrounded by a fireball, but when the that if I had looked hard enough, I could Once the station is completed, it a single United States laboratory, the heat dropped everybody was able to have spotted the pyramids.” should house about seven people. additional solar panels and radiators breath a sigh of relief.” Working with a crew of seven ccording to Walheim, the will provide the electricity and cooling nce the commander located the with a projected 10-day deadline, the importance of the international necessary for Japanese and European ISS, the crew immediately initi- space station required many 12-hour Aspace station will be to conduct laboratories to be attached to the sta- Oated their mission of installing days with small amounts of scheduled scientific research. Astronauts and cos- tion. the truss and rail systems. sleep time. monauts will research life sciences The truss segment carried to the To set up the truss and the rail sys- “I remember we’d work for huge ranging from crystal growth to new station by Atlantis also included the tem, a total of four space walks were amounts of time and, out of nowhere, medicines. first space railroad, called the Mobile completed. the commander would jump in and say Research will also look at how the Transporter, and a section of track that Walheim and his partner, Steve ‘It’s now time to sleep’,” said Walheim. human body adapts to space. Crews will span the length of the truss seg- Smith, conducted two of the four his- “And I always thought to myself, ‘how will continue to learn about combustion ment, once completed. The MT, when it toric space walks for the installation. could I? I’m in space’.” and how different materials deal with is coupled with ISS’s Canadian robotic Together, they bolted the truss segment The Atlantis crew, consisting of space. Finally, members will study the arm, will allow the arm to ride up and in place. They also installed electrical Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Bloomfield, Earth through observations. down the length of the football-field- converters, which will allow the sta- commander; Navy Commander STS-110 Atlantis successfully long finished truss. The rail system will tion’s arm to draw power through the S- Stephen Frick, pilot; Navy Capt. Lee landed Apr. 19, completing the 109th allow the arm to be positioned wherev- Zero truss. Morin, Ellen Ochoa, Jerry Ross, Smith, flight in American shuttle history. er it may be needed along the truss for According to NASA, it was the and Walheim, were the first to visit with For more information about cur- maintenance or assembly work. first time the station’s robotic arm was fellow stationed Expedition ISS crew rent updates to the ISS, visit space- Before the installation of the truss used to maneuver space walkers and members, Russian Commander Yury flight.nasa.gov/station/. Space warning squadron commemorated at Peterson museum By Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips Warning units (which were created to spot long, hot- theater-class ballistic missile launches, such as SCUD 21st Space Wing Public Affairs burning intercontinental ballistic missiles launched missiles, to theater forces, Unified Commanders, and from the Soviet Union) were forced to perform a mis- military leaders. The Air Force ended an era of theater missile sion for which they were not originally designed — the Through each contingency, ALERT evolved and defense and warning when the 11th Space Warning detection and warning of shorter-burning, short-range adapted to the changing needs of the deployed Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base was deactivated missiles launched less than 1,000 kilometers from warfighter. With each successive campaign, the unit Sept. 24. deployed forces. developed new tactics, techniques, and procedures to This history-making squadron was recognized in Though these units did a commendable job at refine and shorten the warning process. a ceremony Tuesday at Peterson’s Air and Space warning deployed forces, delays in reporting needed When ALERT was deactivated, the theater mis- Museum. improvement. Political and military leaders saw the sile warning torch was passed to the DSP follow-on, The 11th SWS became operational on March 5, need for a better detection system with a dedicated the- Space-Based Infrared System, 2nd Space Warning 1995. They used infrared data from the constellation of ater role to solely and rapidly get information to Squadron, Buckley AFB, to assume the nation’s critical Defense Support Program satellites to warn deployed deployed forces. They needed a dedicated surveillance missile defense and warning mission, and to provide troops in theater of short-range missiles, as well as sig- system for theater missile defense. greater capability with modern equipment and nificant other events around the globe. As a result, the Attack and Launch Early enhanced space assets. Theater missile warning evolved as a tactical con- Reporting to Theater system was established in 1992, The museum exhibit consists of a crew console cept during Operations DESERT SHIELD and growing from concept to initial operational capability with dual overhead monitors. Buttons on the control DESERT STORM. For the first time in history, U.S. in only three years. keyboard activate video demonstrations. personnel participated in a major land campaign where Since 1995, ALERT has provided assured theater A two-page unit history is framed and displayed they faced missile threats from highly mobile and hard- missile warning to the combat warfighter. With off-the- on the console. Photographs of crewmembers, and 11th to-find weapons systems. shelf computer technology, the 11th SWS provided SWS organizational and mission signage are also part This meant existing U.S. Strategic Missile near real-time surveillance and post-event analysis of of the display. SPACE OBSERVER 4 Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 News in Brief FINAL OBSERVER http://www.spacecom.af.mil/h BLACK HERITAGE FOR THE YEAR qafspc/library/AFSPCPAOffic COMMITTEE FUNCTION This is the final edition of e/Final%2004%20SMP-- The Peterson Air Force A major promotion the Space Observer for the Signed!.pdf. Base Black Heritage year. The first edition for 2003 OWC OUTREACH Committee College Scholar- The following Peterson complex Detachment 4, AFOTEC captains were selected for promo- Hammock, Victor A. will be published Jan. 10. 2002 White House orna- ship Fund is hosting an art tion to major. Totton, William A. Jr. Deadline for submissions ments are for sale from the exhibit fund raiser from 5:30- 1st Space Control Squadron Watson, Alexandria R. Officers’ Wives’ Club for $15, Fauth, Rodney L. Jr. Wolf, Timothy W. will be 4:30 p.m. Jan. 2. 8:30 p.m. today at E-City Fowler, Christopher J. NORAD/U.S. Space Command Happy Holidays from the and Pikes Peak Military Restaurant, 4659 Centennial Greenhouse, Baron V. Asuncion, Vanjohn A. Space Observer staff! Family Cookbooks for $12. Boulevard. Cost is $5 per per- Hachtel, Ty D. Butler, Danny L. Call Sandy for more informa- Krause, Steven A. Creech, Ronald Lewis II STRATEGIC MASTER son. Lewis, Michael W. Gerhart, John F. Jr. PLAN ON WEBSITE tion at 535-8127. For more information Pertuit, Dwight W. Jr Mattioli, Roman F. HUNTING SEASON AT contact Fannie Fowler at 556- Smith, Hansford O. McCann, Tess M. The new Air Force Space Stocker, Dennis B. Riggle, William L. Command Strategic Master THE ACADEMY 5870 or Yvette Telley at 556- 11th Space Warning Squadron Thomas, William G. Hunting season will be in 4738 for tickets. Ten Haken, Ronald D. Treat, David W. Jr. Plan has been released and is Turner, Kerry B. Tucker, Travis W. accessible via the command’s full swing at the academy in COMMISSARY 12th Space Warning Squadron Air Force Space Command public Web site. upcoming weeks. Elk season IMPROVEMENTS Gondol, John M. Anderson, Gary L. Guerrero, Albert Arnold, Lyle B. The plan, “Strategic began Nov. 1 and will continue Major shopper conven- 2nd Space Warning Squadron Baker, Donald E. III Master Plan FY04 and through Jan. 31. Deer season ience and product display Cortright, Edward Boswell, Randy L. will be Thursday-Dec. 21 and Sherman, Roger A. Brooks, Jeffery L. Beyond,” presents the AFSPC improvements began Sunday at Holt, Jeffrey D. Davis, Jeffrey S. vision; outlines a strategy to Dec. 27-29. the Commissary. 21st Operations Group Diamanti, Stan S. implement this vision; and In the interest of safety During the process, there Carlson, Kevin P. Fillman, Richard H. Jr. and efficiency, all hunters will 21st Operations Support Frederick, Lorinda A. defines a 25-year plan, inte- may be some inconveniences, Squadron Graham, Treia M. grated across the AFSPC mis- be guided by members of the as it may take longer to stock Duda, John F. Jr. Holloway, Donald Wayne" sion areas, to provide the space Division of Wildlife or person- all the frozen products in the Nuce, David R. McDonald, Mark V. Schuetze, Jennifer K. Nep, Julie L. capabilities required to achieve nel from Natural Resources. new units. 21st Space Wing Nolin, Christopher K. the vision. Please contact the Natural Commissary improve- Cox, Timothy J. O'Boyle, Shannon E. Resources office at (719) 333- Doucet, John L. III Robinson, Matthew D. The plan can be found on ments should be complete by German, Keith H. Shoviak, Mark J. the AFSPC public website at 3308 with any questions. mid-February. Wolfe, Russell M. Vloedman, David J. 4th Space Surveillance Squadron Detachment 11, Space and Weller, Grant T. Missile Systems Center 544th Information Operations Hutcherson, Carl D. Chapel Christmas Schedule Group McKenzie, Grant D. Dec. 24 11:30 p.m. Christmas Music Greenstein, Bryan D. Wiest, Todd E. Protestant -- Christmas Eve Midnight - Christmas Vigil Mass 6th Space Warning Squadron Chaplain (821st Air Base Group) Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. Dec. 25 LeMay, Joseph R. Bretz, Donald W. 76th Space Control Squadron 810th Medical Operations Catholic 9 a.m. - Christmas Mass Fahl, Mark A. Squadron 4:30 p.m. - Christmas Music Jan. 1 - Mary, Mother of God Schoen, Schuyler P. Morgan, Brenda J. 5 p.m. - Christmas Eve Mass Mass, 9 a.m. 84th Airlift Flight Garcia, Beth R. **For more information- Call the chapel at 556-4442 for available chapel programs. Belmear, Kenneth J. Woods, John W. SPACE OBSERVER Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 5 www.peterson.af.mil News that hung up. They made Fisting fellows – Dec. 13 out. Security Forces arrived contact with the military Security Forces respon- promptly at the scene, veri- spouse, ensured everything ded to a work center where fied all was in order, and was OK, and discovered she an altercation was occurring authenticated the status of had accidentally pressed the between two battling buddies. the building was secure. 911 speed dial while holding One of the dueling dudes was NOTE: This week alone, the telephone. immediately apprehended for Security Forces responded to Scrape & scram -- assault. The other was 15 preventable alarm activa- Dec. 13 apprehended after a return tions, mostly caused by human error or insecure Security Forces from the USAFA emergency doors. While they'll be work- responded to the room. The boneheads were ing with those agencies that he following pickup in front of her. For the Commissary parking lot released to their supervisor. have recurring problems, we real-life events entertainment she provided where a vehicle had been Lost then found – urge everyone to use proper those at the gate, she was damaged, apparently by a hit with real indi- Dec. 13 alarm measures to avoid presented with a citation for & run creep. The silver SUV viduals from A voice recorder was diluting the Security Forces T careless driving. had been damaged on the around the Peterson Complex found in the parking lot of from their vital duties with lower right quarter panel. are to inform you of crimes, Gate crashing -- Dec. 12 AFSPC headquarters, and such erroneous responses. accidents, and events occurring A gate sentry alerted the Attack of the garage turned in to Security Forces. Court clown -- Dec. 15 on base. The following entries Security Forces that a gov- Anyone missing this or other door – Dec. 13 A services member are from hundreds recorded in ernment van had driven items can contact Security Security Forces respon- alerted the Security Forces of through the gate without Forces, who stores them in the Peterson Police Blotter: ded to a base housing unit a dependent son who was being motioned to proceed. A their found property locker. **Editor’s note: Although where a contest between a violating Fitness Center safe- patrol pounced on the vehi- How close can't I get? – the Space Observer staff may moving vehicle and a partially ty guidance by hanging from cle. The driver, a military make light of some Blotter closed garage door had taken Dec. 14 the basketball hoops, and member from an unnamed entries, the intent is to call place. Seems the driver was refusing to stop. When told to installation 70 miles north of Security Forces respon- attention to our security and headed to the store, but didn't leave the facility, the hoop here and just east of Denver, ded to the housing area law enforcement concerns. notice the garage was partial- hooligan revealed he was was found to have a sus- where an accident had However, rest assured, our pro- ly closed; the garage door also a dunk dunce by refusing pended license. The lack- occurred. Seems a driver fessional Security Forces treat attacked, resulting in damage that coaching as well. adaisical locomotor was was backing his truck, and to the SUV, the garage door, Security Forces responded each incident seriously. detained, and later released didn't know how close he was and the driver's pride. and performed as referees, Access denied - Dec. 11 to his first sergeant, who also to another car – so he chose Security Forces took photos "tossing him from the game" A would-be contractor drove the vehicle back to to find out, and backed up of the incident, and cautioned by escorting him from the was attempting to obtain a home station. until he hit it. For his curiosi- the driver to be cautious Fitness Center. contractor badge from Fragrance fool -- Dec. 12 ty, he was rewarded with a around irate garage doors. citation for improper backing. Visitor loses lunch -- Peterson’s visitors center, An AAFES detective 911 hang-up #2 -- when a check of the National notified Security Forces they 911 medical response Dec. 15 Crime Information Center were detaining a military Dec. 13 – Dec. 14 Security Forces respon- Security Forces respon- revealed that the crafty con- member from another base ded to yet another base hous- A Commissary employ- ded to the Visitors Center tractor was wanted in Denver for shoplifting. Seems the ing unit when they received a ee called Security Forces to parking lot where an unat- County Court. He was member had taken such a lik- 911 call that hung up. Upon report an individual was com- tended briefcase and lunch denied access to the base ing to the smell of two per- arriving, they determined that plaining of chest pains. A cooler were discovered. The and Denver authorities noti- fume fragrances that he one resident had purposefully patrol, the Fire Department, packages were swept, with fied. whiffed two bottles worth called to request assistance and an ambulance respond- negative findings. The hun- Wallet whacking – $192 into his pockets. The ed. The individual was trans- gry visitor later came to the filching fellow was detained, when her husband had taken Dec. 12 an unknown pink pill, and she ported to Memorial Hospital Visitors Center to retrieve his A Security Forces patrol his chain of command was for further treatment. belongings, stating they likely notified and he was released was worried for his well- responded to the North Gate being. Turns out the pill was Alarming -- Dec. 14 fell from his truck as he was where there had been an to his supervisor. driving away. 911 hang-up #1 -- an over-the-counter medica- One of several this accident. Seems a driver tion, and he did not require week, an alarm activated at was so focused on finding her Dec. 12 any medical assistance. the ARSPACE building. ** If you have any infor- identification in her wallet that Security Forces respon- Security Forces instructed Seems this time an individual mation on a crime, report it to she lost focus on the fact she ded to a base housing unit her to call again if she need- was leaving the building and the 21st Security Forces was driving – and rolled when they received a 911 call ed any further assistance. evidently improperly carded Squadron at 556-4000. smack dab into the startled

You’re cordially invited Event: 21 SW Annual Awards Banquet Place: Peterson Enlisted Club Time: 6 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner Uniform: Mess dress or semi-formal for military and coat and tie for civilians Menu: Chicken Duxelle, Rice Pilaf, Chef's Vegetables, Tossed Green Salad, Rolls and Butter, Chocolate Cake, Tea, and Coffee

Tickets go on sale Jan 03. See First Sergeant for details SPACE OBSERVER 6 Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 Around the Air Force Lord visits SWA over Thanksgiving By Master Sgt. Austin Carter esprit de corps and the morale of the airmen under Air Force Space Command Public Affairs very severe circumstances – deployed, separated from their families,” he said. “They were really working General Lance Lord, commander of Air Force well together. We saw combinations of active, Guard Space Command, spent Thanksgiving with family and Reserve working side by side with each other. though he was 7,000 miles from home. Even though they each wanted to go home when it The general traveled to Southwest Asia Nov. 23- was time, while at their deployed location, no one was 29 to visit some of his Air Force family — Air wishing they were somewhere else.” Expeditionary Force troops in the field. He went to Wherever he found AFSPC troops, he said, he get an overview of how space operations fit into the saw them performing their jobs with verve and confi- AEF structure. dence with other services and international host “I spent a good portion of my life with our peo- nationals, as well. ple doing their jobs at an in-place mission – ICBM “They were like every other ‘hero’ in the the- Photo by by Tech. Sgt. Mitch Gettle and space-based operations — 24, 7, 365. So I ater,” he said. “They were doing their job, working in Gen. Lance Lord, Air Force Space Command Commander, visits with airmen from the 320th thought it was important for me to visit the people their skills for a deployed configuration. The same who are part of our Air Expeditionary Force deployed Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron Nov. 26 great job they were doing here, they’re doing there. during his visit at a forward deployed location. in the Southwest Asia theater to get a look at how Whether they’re enlisted or officer, they’re all doing space is being integrated into the operational frame- the things we expect of them. We not only have in- of the Air Force construct,” Lord said. “[AEF] is part work,” he said in a Dec. 4 interview. “I certainly place missions where we perform critical jobs … we of who we are as a command and in the Air Force. An wanted to see how it was integrated in the Combined also have people from those missions who are critical expeditionary mindset is something we have to adopt. Air Operations Center and make sure the space teams and vital for deployment as well. We have a lot of This is the kind of tempo we’re going to live with in had everything they needed to support ongoing oper- heroes in a lot of places.” the future. We have to keep our edge to make sure ations. Over the last year we’ve seen how space is a Morale was extraordinarily strong among the we’re ready to do whatever we’re called to do.” critical element in support of U.S. national objectives. troops, added Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Kriete, But, he concluded, after touring the outposts of Space capabilities are accepted, trusted and relied on. AFSPC command chief, who accompanied the gener- Southwest Asia where AFSPC members are living and They want us; they like us; they want more of us.” al on the tour. working, there were no doubts in his mind about the The general visited forces in Kyrgyzstan, “They were very mission-focused,” Kriete said. ability of those in the command to thrive in that Afghanistan, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and “They’re also starting to understand the AEF con- tempo. Saudi Arabia. struct better.” “This expeditionary business is really growing He returned, not only with a picture of space “Whether they’re space weapons officers, first on us, not only on the Air Force, but certainly on Air integration, but also with a profound regard for the sergeants, security forces or any other job in AFSPC, Force Space Command,” he said. “While continuing enlisted and officers in the field and the job they are being involved in AEF is as much a part of the job as our great day-to-day space and missile mission, we’re performing every day. the day-to-day mission,” the general said. doing AEF better and better, and our people are on the “What I was impressed with was the spirit, the “Deployments are part of our business; it’s part front lines.” SPACE OBSERVER Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 7 www.peterson.af.mil AT YOUR SERVICE Local artists win command contest By Tech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano This Week 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Monday Peterson artists cleaned up at the n Mothers on the Move exercise Air Force Space Command Artist/ group. Call the Family Advocacy Craftsman/Photography Competition nurse at 556-8943 for details. Dec. 13. The annual competition recog- nizes outstanding artistic creations by Tuesday members of the military community. n Sponsorship Training, 7:30- “The goal of the program is to rec- 8:30 a.m., in the Family Support ognize the creativity and artistic talents Center, Building 350, Room of our participants in Air Force skills 1016. Highlights sponsor respon- development centers,” said Susan sibilities and required for all Larsen, AFSPC family and community sponsors of military and civilian programs specialist. “We had entries employees. This class will also be from the Peterson Complex, Buckley held Dec. 31. [Air Force Base, Colo.] and Malmstrom [Air Force Base, Mont.], but we’re hop- Thursday ing to generate more entries from the n Job Orientation, 1-2 p.m., other Air Force Space Command First place Fine Art entry by Leah Andrews, 21st Services Squadron. Building 350, Room 1016. A bases.” This year’s art display and awards programs we offer,” said Deb Connor, brief overview of information on Artists and photographers compet- reception was hosted by Peterson’s Peterson Community Activities Center the local job market and how the ed in the adult category, or competitors Community Activities Center. Director. “We were very pleased with FSC can help your job search. 17 and younger competed in the youth “This was a great opportunity for the entries we received and we’re look- category. us to showcase our facility and the great ing forward to promoting next year’s competition.” Helpful Numbers Competition judges were selected n Family Advocacy 556-8943 Peterson winners from professionals in the local commu- n Education Center 556-4064 nity and here at Peterson, according to Adult Fine Art Teeple, 21st Operations Support n Library 556-7462 First Place - Leah Andrews, Squadron Connor. n Community Center 556-7671 21st Services Squadron Monochrome Prints - People All first and second place winners n Aquatics Center 556-4608 Second Place - 2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout, First Place -- Senior Airman Steve at command level will compete at the n Fitness Center 556-4462 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Teeple Air Force-level competition in January n Officers’ Club 556-4181 Adult Textile Art Monochrome Prints - Nature/Scenic in San Antonio. Winners of the Air n Enlisted Club 556-4194 First Place -- Sandy Lasher, First Place -- Senior Airman Steve Force competition will receive a cash Detachment 4, Air Force Operational Teeple n Youth Center 556-7220 award and a certificate. Test and Evaluation Center Digital Image - Nature/Scenic n Family Support 556-6141 Adult Multicraft/Pattern Art First Place -- Staff Sgt. Ken Bergman, “I’m really looking forward to the n Red Cross 556-9201 First Place - Sandy Lasher AFSPC Visual Information Directorate Air Force competition,” said Leah n Aragon Menu Line 556-4782 Youth Fine Art Digital Image - Military Life Andrews, 21st Services Squadron. n Outdoor Recreation 556-4487 First Place -- Jessica Macklon First Place -- Staff Sgt. Ken Bergman “This is the first competition I’ve n Golf Course 556-7810 Second Place -- Chris Macklon Digital Image - Creative Effects entered, so I was especially happy to Youth Multicraft/Pattern Art First Place - Staff Sgt. Ken Bergman win. Artwork is a good stress relief. It's First Place -- Rachael Welton Digital Image - People Monochrome Prints - Military Life First Place - Senior Airman Michael great to see people doing creative things This Week First Place – Senior Airman Steve Steed, AFSPC/VI while our country is going through these difficult times.” SERVICES CALENDARS Services is

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Photos by Joe Fischer Chanukah A nativity scene in base housing celebrates Christ’s birth and placement in a manger. The The Festival of Lights great star shines above Him, symbolically leading the wise men to Bethlehem. Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, is a holiday celebrated by Jews on the The history of Christmas 25th day of the Hebrew month Kislev, which usually falls sometime between the end of November and the end of Stories by Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson When Jesus was born, a bright star appeared December on the western calendar. 21st Space Wing Public Affairs above Bethlehem, and an angel appeared to the This celebration is to commemo- shepherds tending their flocks. The angel said, rate a miracle that happened in an Christmas, the celebration of the birth of the “Fear not, for I bring you tidings of great joy. ancient Judean temple more than 2,300 Christ child, is observed each year on December For unto you is born this day in Bethlehem a years ago. 25 with many customs and traditions. Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” The angel told According to the Talmud, which is Emperor Constantine converted to the shepherds they could find the baby wrapped a written outline of the oral explanations Christianity in A.D. 360 after seeing a vision of Base housing residents decorate their homes and lawns with festive holiday decorations for the season. in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Then, of the Jewish holy book, the Torah, the a cross of light against the sun with a sign read- Team Pete didn’t hold back this year when it came to holiday spirit. many angels appeared filling the sky and sang Syrians defiled the Jewish temple in ing, “By this sign shall you conquer.” He later “Glory to God in the Highest, and on Earth Judea by order of their king, Antiochus. conquered Rome and declared December 25 peace, good will toward men.” After three years of war, Judah Christmas Day, a day to celebrate the birth of When the angels departed, the shepherds Maccabee and his army reclaimed the Christ. In A.D. 567, the Council of Tours traveled to Bethlehem to find the Christ child. New Year’s festivities’ ancient origins temple and drove the Syrians out of declared the twelve days of Christmas from In the east, three wise men saw the star over Israel. On the 25th day of Kislev, the December 25 to January 6, Epiphany, which is Bethlehem and knew it to be a sign of the birth People in every country have their own customs in their celebrations. temple was clean, and ready to be reded- the day the three wise men proved the divine of the King of the Jews. The three kings — and traditions for New Year’s celebrations, but the cel- New Year’s resolutions also began with the icated. In order for this to happen, the nature of Christ to the Gentiles. Caspar, King of Tarsus, the Land of Myrrh; ebration of the new year is not new. Babylonians. Today we may think of turning over a N’er Tamid, an eternal light present at According to the Bible, during the time Melchior, leader of Arabia, the Land of gold; and The oldest of holidays, New Year’s celebrations new leaf by not smoking or losing weight, but ancient every Jewish temple, had to be relit. when Caesar Augustus ruled Rome, and King Balthazar, King of Saba in Ethiopia, the Land of were observed in ancient Babylon as long as 4,000 people wiped their slate clean by returning borrowed Once lit, this light should never be extin- Herod governed Israel, Joseph and Mary lived in Frankincense — traveled many days and years ago, and they may have even been celebrated by items. guished. The Maccabees searched and the village Nazareth. The carpenter Joseph brought gifts to Jesus. Each king brought the others before then. Today, New Year’s is celebrated on January 1, could find only one jar of oil with the chose the virgin Mary to be his wife. Later, gift of his land: gold symbolizing kingship, The actual date a culture celebrated its new year with traditional foods and local customs, but it has only high priest’s seal. This jar should have Mary was visited by an angel and told she would frankincense showed godliness, and myrrh a was usually dependent on an equinox, new moon, or been so in the Western world for about 400 years. only been enough for one day but, be the virgin mother of Jesus, Son of God. painful death. Jesus offered in return charity and harvest, that is, it had astronomical or agricultural sig- The Romans declared January 1 the day of the new miraculously, it burned for eight days. At this time, the emperor decreed that all spiritual riches for gold, faith for incense, and nificance. year in 153 B.C., but the early Catholic Church wasn’t These are the eight days of Chanukah. people were to register for a new tax in the land truth and meekness for myrrh. The Magi con- The Babylonians celebrated the new year with quick to accept the practice. It was condemned as Jews celebrate Chanukah with praise of their birth. Joseph led Mary, who was heavy tinued to celebrate the birth of Christ every year eleven days of festivities, usually around March 25, the pagan throughout the Middle Ages, but finally became and thanksgiving. During this time, with child and riding on a donkey, to the city of until their deaths. day of the vernal equinox, on the modern calendar. To popular enough for the church to allow its observance. there are no sermons read, and no fast- Bethlehem. By the time they got there, all the Today, we celebrate Christmas with many the Babylonians, this date was an obvious choice The church dedicated the day to Christ and ing. Each night, they light the candles of inns were full and Mary’s time of birth was customs and traditions from different lands such because it was the beginning of spring, a time of rebirth allowed its celebration in His name, and the tradition the Menorah to remind them of the vic- approaching. An innkeeper took pity on the as the Christmas tree, stockings, gifts, caroling, and renewal. The festivities included many of the lives on. tory over the Syrians and the miracle of couple and offered them a place to sleep in a sta- LEFT TO RIGHT: Brig. Gen. Duane Deal, 21st Space Wing Commander, feasts, and Santa Claus. things we do now, only they were much more extreme the oil. ble. Joseph cleaned the stable and prepared it for Rachel Welton and Ian Vitanovec, both family members, and Chief Master Jesus’ birth. Sgt. Vance Clarke, Command Chief Master Sergeant, throw the candy cane switch to light the base Holiday Tree Dec. 6. SPACE OBSERVER 10 Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 Feature Airman’s Attic – there for you By Tech. Sgt. located in the basement of Michael Phillips Dormitory 1156. The hours of 21st Space Wing Public Affairs operation are Monday through Wednesday, from 10 a.m.-1 Did you ever wonder p.m., Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 Happy Holidays from the Space Observer staff. what to do with all the old use- p.m., and Fridays and ful things, from civilian or mil- Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. We’ll be back next year! itary clothing to major appli- The Attic is currently in ances? Some can be donated need of winter coats and outer- to the Salvation Army and garments. other related organizations, but “If you have a large item how about giving back to your to donate, but can’t get it to us, military community? You can we will come to you to pick it donate these to airmen in need. up,” Hunter said. “Contact one That’s why the volunteers of our volunteers at 556-3215, at the Airman’s Attic are there or Master Sgt. Matt Ooley, to help. The Airman’s Attic is Program Director, at 556-4657. primarily for E-4s and below Leave us a voice mail, includ- but they will help anyone in ing the needed information and need. They also extend servic- a contact number, and we’ll get es to airmen from Schriever back to you. We’ll take the Air Force Base and Cheyenne unneeded items off your hands, Mountain Air Force Station. and put them in the hands that “Our main focus is to need them. help the junior enlisted ranks, “Even if you don’t have who are just beginning to start anything to donate at this time, families,” said volunteer but are still interested in help- Airman 1st Class Lisa Hunter. ing us; contact us, or stop by,” “We understand that a guaran- Hunter said. “We can always teed job doesn’t include a great use extra help, especially those amount of money.” with trucks and trailers, who “If we have what you can help pick up donations. need, it’s yours,” said Hunter. “We’ve received a lot of “If we don’t have it, we can put support from the Peterson you on our ‘wish list,’ which is community in the past,” she on a ‘first come, first served’ added. “We’d like to thank basis.” them for helping us help oth- The Airman’s Attic is ers.” SPACE OBSERVER Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 11 www.peterson.af.mil Viewpoint

Favorite part of your job: Being able to Good attitudes provide Space Control System expertise to foster sucess Peak Performer the Geographically Separated Units and operators around the world. Lt. Col. Reggie E. Selby Name: Staff Sgt. Owen (Nat) Olsen 21st Contracting Squadron Commander Unit: 21st Operations Group What inspires you to do what you do? Duty Title: NCOIC, Space Control Technical Seeking perfection in everything that I do. It doesn't matter how you Documentation and Standardization What goals do you have: Earn a Bachelor slice it, there is a direct rela- Time in Service: 7 years, 11 months of Science degree in acquisition manage- tionship between success and Hometown: Winter Haven, Fla. ment, become a professional body builder, our attitudes. I would say atti- Off-duty Interests: Bodybuilding and and set an example for future Air Force tude is more important than our Football members who want to have an athletic intelligence, education, techni- Why did you join the Air Force? I was look- career while being the best at their military cal capability, or even our hard ing for something new and entertaining. commitment. work. A study of Fortune 500 executives found that 94 per- cent of all the executives sur- veyed attributed their success more to attitude than any other factor. Our attitude is the main ingredient that determines whether we will live our dreams. Thomas Jefferson said, “Nothing on earth can stop the man with the right atti- tude from achieving his goal. Nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong attitude.” It has been said, “Your attitude determines your alti- tude.” Do we actually believe this is true? I have been teach- ing my kids for years that their attitudes are small things that make big differences. How much difference can an attitude really make? I say it can make the world of difference. The beauty of it is, we get to choose what our attitude will be. It is all within our control. Psychologist-philosopher William James said, “The greatest discovery of my gener- ation is that people can alter their lives by altering their atti- tudes of mind.” There is a rather humor- ous story, regarding a com- ment made by President Abraham Lincoln, that shows the relationship between our choices and the effect on who we are. An adviser to Lincoln recommended a certain person for a cabinet position, but Lincoln balked at the sugges- tion. He said, “I don't like the man’s face.” “But sir,” said the adviser, “He can't be held responsible for his face.” Lincoln replied, “Every man over forty is responsible for his face.” Who you are and how you think can be read in your face. When we look in a mir- ror, if we see a sour expression, we are seeing the outward expression of our attitudes. The choices we have made up to now have come as a result of our attitudes. Our attitudes determine our actions, and our actions determine our accom- plishments. Remember, our attitudes are our choice. A healthy atti- tude is contagious, but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. SPACE OBSERVER 12 Friday, Dec. 20, 2002 Sports and Fitness HAWC celebrates Twelve Days of Fitness December is Fitness to commit to maintain your On the strength training workshop Jan. packet on exer- Improvement Month and, in weight. seventh day of 8. The HAWC will provide the cising in the keeping with the Christmas On the fifth day of fit- fitness: Are instruction and the equipment cold ski condi- spirit, the Health and Wellness ness: Are you feeling the hustle you overcome by the events of – a New Year’s present just for tioning tips. Center is offering 12 steps for a and bustle of the season? The the season and not getting to you! On the eleventh day of Merry Fitness ... er, Christmas. fitness center is now offering the fitness center? Work out at On the fitness: Want to improve your On the first yoga classes in the new aero- home. The HAWC has an ninth day of fit- score on the muscular assess- day of fitness: con- bics room. Come unwind and extensive video library in ness: Ready to ment? Look for a special tact the HAWC for increase your flexibility, bal- which all DoD affiliates can revitalize your “Women on Weights” work- a personal wellness ance, and strength. check out fitness videos and exercise pro- shop in 2002. assessment. On the sixth day of fit- home strength equipment for gram for 2002? On the twelfth day of On the second day of fit- ness: Caught up in the shop- aerobic fitness, strength condi- Start those New Year’s fitness: The Health and ness:Are you familiar with the ping, decorating, and preparing tioning, and injury prevention. resolutions by trying the “Intro Wellness Center and Fitness Air Force WarFit Program? for the holidays? Take time for On the eighth day of fit- to Spinning” Class. Center Staff wish you and your Check it out online at yourself, visit the HAWC to ness: Going out of town? Take On the tenth day of fit- family a healthy, happy holiday www.peterson.af.mil/hawc slow down and get a massage your exercise routine on the ness: Thinking winter wonder- season! (Information courtesy under “Fitness” to view more in the relaxation room. road by attending the dynaband land? Stop by the HAWC for a Peterson HAWC) information on this program. On the third day of fitness: Looking for a gift from the heart? Give the gift of fitness this season, and encour- age a loved one to get started on an exercise program by get- ting them a personal trainer for motivation and guidance. On the fourth day of fit- ness: Don’t want to gain the average seven pounds over the holidays? Join the campaign to maintain. Stop by the Health and Wellness Center for ideas