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Thursday, October 1, 2009 Vol. 53 No. 39 Local Airmen race toward victory in Air Force marathon during a commander’s call. “We ended up with 11 people total,” said Senior Airman Theodore Reynolds, 21st Medical Support Squadron physical training leader. “I always wanted to do a marathon, so I can check it off the list of things I want to do. For me, it makes me think about all the other runners - being around healthy, like-minded people.” “This year has been all about logistics but last year it was about running,” he said. “As a marathon runner it is about passing yourself. Things come up and you have to adjust as you go along.” Airman Reynolds inspired other unit members to participate, said Tech. Sgt. Lucinda Emerson of the 21st MDSS pharmacy. “He was so excited when he came back - he was pumped up. It made it a lot easier to have our commander’s support,” she said. “It takes up a good part of your day to do training.” Sergeant Emerson trained for five months Local Airmen pose for a photograph before boarding a plane on the Peterson flight line Sept. 17 to participate in the Air Force Marathon in Ohio. Forty-five Airmen and ran up to 15 miles within two and a half from installations across the Front Range traveled to Wright Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, for the race Sept. 19. (Air Force photo by Thea Skinner) hours. In 10 minutes she runs one mile. As Lt. Col. Pete Solie of Air Force Space by Thea Skinner Force Station, Schriever Air Force Base, seventh in his division and 70th overall, as Command edges toward retirement, he used 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer Buckley Air Force Base, and the U.S. Air his counterpart 1st Lt. William Robinson the marathon run as a capstone and training Force Academy all flew out together aboard placed fifth in running the 10K in his for a Mount Everest expedition in March PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, a C-130. About 12 other runners traveled by division and 31st overall. Five SMC runners 2010. He is one of three Americans out of a Colo. -- Peterson Airmen earned accolades vehicle or commercial aircraft for a total of participated in the marathon. Louis Johnson group of 10 that will climb the mountain. at Wright Patterson Air Force Base near forty-five runners in the Front Range team ran the full 26.2 mile marathon placing 18th During the marathon he learned what he Dayton, Ohio, at the Air Force Marathon participating in the marathon. in his division and 232nd overall, and has needed to improve on. Sept. 19. “Overall everyone ran very well and had competed in every AF Marathon since its “I was doing fine up till mile 18 then my About 29 Airmen stationed across the a great time at the event. All of us (SMC inception. legs seized up and energy drained - was a Front Range departed the Peterson flight participants) plan to run again next year,” The 10K had 1469 individuals that finished struggle from then on. Bottom line - need line Sept. 17 to run in the 13th annual said 1st Lt. Douglas Downs, Space and and the full marathon had 2013. The 21st marathon. Runners stationed at Peterson Missile Center. Medical Support Squadron announced the See Race toward victory page 6 Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Lieutenant Downs ran the 10K and placed participation request about 10 months prior Peterson civilians getting new 21st SW commander visits 20th SPCS, electronic time keeping system reviews satellite tracking system by Tech. Sgt. Kimberley Harrison system. Air Force Space Command Public Affairs “For many years at the Peterson Financial PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Services Office, our civilian employees have Civilian employees at Peterson will soon be inquired about the possibility of converting recording their time cards using an improved to an electronic civilian time and attendance time and attendance system. system,” said Jim Lobban, deputy, AFSPC Air Force Space Command is leading the Finance Services Division and eMTS project charge toward implementing the improved manager. method of tracking civilian time and at- Once implemented, this new process is said tendance through the web-based electronic to eliminate paper trails. Management Tracking System or eMTS. “eMTS will allow every civilian employee Civilian employees throughout the com- to annotate their own time, at their own desk- mand may be happy to know the days of top, through a web-based interface,” said Mr. tirelessly manually inputting accountability Rob Morgan, eMTS project manager, located information, only to have someone else input at Gunter Annex, Ala. This interface allows the same information into a different system, eMTS to pass auditable time and attendance are nearly over. information to various government finan- “The new system is fantastic and will save cial accounting systems such as the Defense civilian employees here time and ultimately, Civilian Payroll System. save the Air Force money,” said 2nd Lt. Marilee “We’re taking huge strides in moving from Garcia, 21st Comptroller Squadron financial the cumbersome, redundant manual process that’s in place now,” Mr. Morgan said. Senior Airman Mark Tomasetti, 20th Space Control Squadron, displays the 20th SPCS’s advanced services officer. “It’s very easy to use and is a Satellite Tool Kit (STK) to Col. Stephen Whiting, 21st Space Wing commander. The STK software pro- more effective and smarter process.” The new tracking system isn’t permanent, but it is an initial step toward a solution for vides a three dimensional representation of a satellite’s location to aid in tracking high-interest objects, After reviewing several time and attendance a crucial element of providing America with flawless missile warning and space control operations. (Air products, the Secretary of the Air Force for Force photo by 1st Lt. Joshua McCullion) Financial Management selected the web-based See New electronic page 6
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Sergeant Bowman and a teammate collided phantly overcome adversity after los- Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring at a combined speed of 300 mph. Sergeant the first amputee to re-enlist in the Army. ing his legs, shows that each individual has Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) Bowman’s left leg was severed below the knee Subsequently, he became the U.S. para- the ability to overcome their own challenges 556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax (719) 556-7848 or DSN chute team’s lead speaker and recruiting as well, through discipline and a deep be- 834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs and his right leg above the knee. His life was unless otherwise indicated. spared due to his parachute opening upon col- commander. lief in their own power to succeed. Sergeant The Space Observer is published every Thursday. lision, but his teammate died instantly. 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Chesney Ext. 8011 Notes:Page 1 of 1 Space ObServer 6 Thursday, October 1, 2009 www.peterson.af.mil Permissive PCS policy discontinued by Air Force Personnel Center to make permissive moves paid for out of flexibility with other programs to give for Airmen at stateside bases, which is RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — their own pockets,” said Chief Master Sgt. more options to our Airmen. expected to open up more base-of-pref- Air Force officials have announced a recent Andy Kaiser, command chief of the Air The time on station requirement for erence opportunities for first-term and change to the permissive PCS policy. Force Personnel Center. “Since we’ve stabi- government funded join-spouse assign- career Airmen. The permissive permanent change of lized our budget, we can delete provisions ments, where the Air Force assigns military “We are encouraged by these changes station program will be discontinued. for permissive PCS moves and take better couples (when possible) to a location where and the positive impact that will have on However, other policies have changed lift- care of our Airmen and their families by they can live in the same residence, has our Airmen,” said Chief Kaiser. ing restrictions from the join spouse and not asking them to pay for their move out changed from 24 to 12 months. For more information call the 24-hr Total base-of-preference programs. of their own funds.” The other PCS change involves recent Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. “For years we have allowed our Airmen Air Force officials are allowing more adjustments in manning requirements Race toward victory From page 1 subsequently almost get stampeded,” he “Th is is the premier marathon in the According to Mr. Beck, the increase to improve my anaerobic capacity,” he said. “A big hill a mile in, but then fl at up Air Force,” said Mr. Ben Beck, Peterson indicates that the Air Force continues said. mile 21 to a few rolling hills toward the Fitness and Sports center athletic director. to increases its number of marathoners, Th e race course is positioned in and fi nish line. For those of us that hit the “Th is is the second year that we’ve been which adheres to the Air Force goal of total around historical aviation sites including proverbial wall - these hills became big able to acquire air transport to the Air fi tness, including aerobic conditioning. For the Wright Brother’s proving grounds. obstacles and many, including me, had to Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson. Th is more marathon information, visit http:// “Didn’t like the 90 degree turn right out stop for short walks. I’ll be back!” year’s Front Range team has increased by www.usafmarathon.com. of the starting gate - saw several fall and Lt. Col. Solie was the 127th male fi nisher 50 percent from last year; 22 (Airmen) fl ew and 136th overall. last year.” New electronic From page 1 Not only will eMTS save time and resourc- tion will have minimal impact on the civilian operation from our civilian workforce,” he a long-time problem, especially in an envi- es, there will be monetary savings. workforce once training is complete. said. “We only ask that some computer-based ronment of seemingly constant demands of “AFSPC will see a $1 million cost avoid- Training will take place two weeks prior to training be completed, followed by hands-on “doing more with less.” ance as redundant data entry processes are a pay period and consists of an eight-minute, training; however, instructions for this will be “eMTS will be utilized to help bridge the gap eliminated,” Mr. Lobban said. “It just makes computer-based training video for employ- distributed at a later date. When it becomes between manual and electronic systems until sense. Th ere will be three great things this ees, supervisors (certifi ers) and timekeepers available, information regarding time and the Air Force deploys the Defense Enterprise system brings to AFSPC. First, it’s going to view prior to hands-on training, which location of training as well as enrollment Accounting & Management System sometime to eliminate redundant manual data entry, will be conducted in a classroom setting of procedures will be disseminated.” in the next few years,” Mr. Lobban said. “Until which isn’t standardized, is prone to data approximately 20 people. For more information, Peterson customers then, eMTS is helping to fi ll that crucial need entry errors, puts privacy act information “We bring a team out and we conduct the and civilians may contact Jeanne Conners at now.” at risk, and is extremely time consuming. training,” said Mr. Morgan. “It’s not a hard 556-4765, Natalie Jensen at 556-7039, or Steve AFSPC isn’t the only command in the Air Second, it’s going to ensure the supervisors system to learn...it’s actually very easy.” Galaydick at 556-5274. Force to realize the benefi ts of using this sys- are actually validating the information and Once training is complete, there will be a Below is the implementation plan dates for tem, but it is the only command that’s going have it readily accessible to auditors. And Civilian Pay Customer Service Representative, Buckley, Peterson and Schriever: to command-wide implementation. “Right lastly, it’s going to give supervisors the op- identifi ed through the 21st Space Wing Buckley AFB: Data load: Oct. 22; Training: now, the normal (manual) process is labor portunity to certify the information whether Comptroller Squadron, who will be the lead Nov. 2 to 6; Cutover to eMTS: Nov. 8 intensive, it’s cumbersome, and it takes a lot they are at work, at home, on leave, or TDY for scheduling training and data collection. Peterson AFB: Data load: Dec. 31; Training: of time and a lot of paper. eMTS is a way to as long as they have (common access card) According to Mr. Lobban, eMTS imple- Jan. 4 to 15; Cutover to eMTS: Jan. 17 make that process highly-effi cient. Besides access,” Mr. Lobban said. mentation will require minimal eff ort from Schriever AFB: Data load: Nov. 26; Training: saving time, you’re now saving resources as Since eMTS is CAC enabled, there will be Peterson’s civilian workforce. Nov. 30 to Dec. 4; Cutover to eMTS: Dec. 6 well,” Mr. Morgan said. no passwords to remember and implementa- “Implementation will require minimal co-
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Ruben Ayala speak English until he was 12 years old. received an Honorary Doctorate from Peterson Hispanic-American Committee Most of his childhood was spent travel- the University of the Pacific. PIZZA & SUBS ing from Mexico to Southern California “It’s not just enough to graduate high COUPON PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, and north to Stockton in search of work, school and get your college education FAMILY PACK Colo. -- In honor of this year’s Hispanic- picking fruits and vegetables. “ when you can reach for the stars as well,” Some kids might think it would be fun He said. 2 Larges with 2 Toppings American festivities, I felt compelled to 4 Free salads & Bread Sticks to travel like that,” Hernandez said, “but In 2001, Hernandez joined the Johnson share some background information about $ 99 a Hispanic-American who had a profound we had to work. It wasn’t a vacation.” Space Center in Houston, Texas. He has ONLY 19 impact on my Air Force career: National Hernandez graduated with a bachelor served as the materials research engineer, Aeronautic Space Administration engi- of science degree in electrical engineering branch chief of materials & processes COUPON neer, Jose M. Hernandez. from University of the Pacific in 1984. He branch, and was assigned to the astronaut SUPER PRICE BUSTER The truth is, when I was going through received a full scholarship to the gradu- office shuttle branch supporting shuttle Small 10" Pizza with 1-9 toppings & school, there weren’t many “historic” ate Electrical & Computer Engineering launch and landing preparations. He is 10 Hot Wings Hispanic American referenced in my Program at the University of California at now a mission specialist on the Space $ 99 ONLY text books that I could hold up as in- Santa Barbara, and graduated in 1986. Shuttle Discovery on the STS-128 mis- 14 spirational. While there are countless Interestingly enough, during his astro- sion, which launched in August 2009. WE DELIVER Hispanic-American contributions to our naut application process, Hernandez had This mission included two spacewalks PHONE ORDERS, MENTION THIS AD society, not many of those contributions to meet with a review board. That’s where to remove and replace a materials process- he came face-to-face with his original ing experiment and return an empty am- 4379 Airport Rd HOURS are not taught in our schools. Airport/Murray - Peterson AFB inspiration: Franklin Chang-Diaz. monia tank assembly. The Jose Hernandez Sun-Thurs 10:30am - 1:00am I found myself able to relate to 573-6070 Fri-Sat 10:30am - 2:00am Hernandez’s background. He was born “It was a strange place to find myself, Reaching for the Stars Foundation was on Aug. 7, 1962 in French Camp, Calif.. being evaluated by the person who gave formed in December 2005 and is a 501- His family originates from La Piedad, me the motivation to get there in the first C (3) Not for Profit organization. The Michoacan, Mexico. Hernandez want- place,” Hernandez said. “But I found that Foundation named after Astronaut Jose We’ll Keep The Sparkle In Your Smile! ed to fly in space ever since he heard we actually had common experiences -- a Hernandez in hopes that kids will follow Franklin Chang-Diaz, the first Hispanic- similar upbringing, the same language his footsteps in reaching their goals no American in Space, and was selected for issues. That built up my confidence. Any matter the obstacles. the Astronaut Corps. barriers that existed, he had already hur- It is my hope that one day I might With that said, I suppose most of us dled them.” be able to have a positive influence on have known of people who have influ- In February 2006, Hernandez com- someone in the same way Jose Hernandez enced our life decisions and it was Jose pleted Astronaut Candidate Training influenced me and Franklin Chang-Diaz Dr. Clarisa Mantanona that included scientific and technical influenced him. Hernandez who inadvertently motivated Visit Our Beautiful, State-Of-The-Art briefings, intensive instruction in Shuttle Please join me and the rest of Peterson’s me. O ce And Let Us Help You To Maintain and International Space Station systems, Hispanic-American committee in cel- Jose Hernandez is one of four children A Lifetime Of Con dence In Your physiological training, T-38 flight train- ebrating this year’s observance. from a Mexican immigrant family. 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Robert Kehler, com- school, bank, travel, and talk to family. areas such as sponsorships, technical mander of Air Force Space Command, There are people who go about their training, the U.S. Air Force Academy, spoke with 170 local community leaders every day business like us and those Air Force Electronics Association, and at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort on who are vandals, criminals and spies,” the Space Foundation; economic sup- Sept. 21. General Kehler said. port through aerospace and cyberspace Se Habla Español This community event was to initiate The Air Force has begun to address companies, as well as the ability to re- Performance Exhaust a community conversation on cyber- that problem through its decision to cruit from the Reserves and National space and discuss how the military and implement an operational organization, Guard. 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Pre-separation briefi ng welcome to attend. Call the A&FRC at 556- All active duty Airmen separating within 180 6141 to schedule a pre-separation briefi ng or days must contact Master Sgt. Jennifer Tucker TAP workshop. for a mandatory out processing briefi ng. For information call 556-0151. Medical Group Pharmacy Closed on Wing- • Fashion Eyewear • Eye Exams • Maui Jim man Day Palace Chase briefi ng Th e 21st Medical Group including the • FashionContactFashion Lenses Eyewear• Oakley • Contact• Ed Lenses Hardy EyewearFashion •Eyewear Contact • LensesContact Lenses Ready for a change? Find out how a little Pete-East Refi ll Pharmacy will be closed for more time in service can mean a lot less time Wingman Day, Oct. 7. For all medical emergen- Eye Exams Eye ExamsEye Exams in uniform. For An Air Force Reserve Palace cies, please call 911 or go to the nearest emer- Chase briefi ng call Master Sgt. Jennifer Tucker gency room. When requiring aft er hours Acute 20% OFF at 556-0151. 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Hours Mon-Fri: 8:30-600 Hours Mon-Fri:Hours 8:30-600 Mon-Fri: 8:30-600 or call 556-6141. JPPSO closed Sat: 9:00-1:00 Sat: 9:00-1:00Sat: 9:00-1:00 Fire safety week begins The Peterson Joint Personal Property Peterson Fire Emergency Services kick- Shipping Offi ce is closed Oct. 9 for a family Little People, Big Smiles off this year’s Fire Prevention Week at the WWW.ABBAEYECARE.COMWWW.ABBAEYECARE.COM WWW.ABBAEYECARE.COM day. Th e offi ce will reopen at 7:30 a.m. Oct. Technology with a Caring Touch base exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3. 13. For emergencies, call 554-9298 Activities include: Surrey Fire Safety Trailer, Specialized treatment planning for all ages fi re truck sized bouncy house, fi re extinguisher True Colors workshop Treatment under conscious sedation and general-anesthesia trainer, Sparky the Fire Dog, and prizes for Th e Airman and Family Readiness Center Digital radiography for pinpoint treatment plans and reduced radiation exposure Jeff Kahl, DDS all. Come see us and learn how you can “Stay is off ering a True Colors workshop for those reduced radiation exposure Parents can stay with children during treatment Fire Smart.” interested in discovering their strengths and Parents can stay with children during treatment Derek Kirkham, DDS DeltaDelta Dental, Dental, Tri Care Tri Care Dental, Dental, United United Concordia, Concordia Cigna understanding human behavior. Th e work- and Care Credit plans accepted Base-wide children’s choir shop is 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 28, in building Committed to Children grades 1 to 7 are invited to attend 3530, room 1203, and is open to all military Healthy Smiles are your children’s rehearsals for “Signs of Christmas,” a Christian- identifi cation card holders. Seating is limited. Beary Special oral health! based Christmas musical sponsored by the To RSVP or to learn more information, call Peterson Chapel. Rehearsals will be held from 4 556-6141. to 5 p.m. every Sunday in the chapel sanctuary Welcoming New Patients beginning Oct. 4. No auditions necessary - ev- Full Power training eryone is welcome to attend. For information, Take charge of your personal safety through 9480 Briar Village Point, Suite 301 • (719) 522-0123 contact the chapel at 556-4442. a free Full Power training session 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Peterson chapel. Learn about TAP workshop protecting personal boundaries, de-escalating Th e Airman and Family Readiness Center a confrontation, dealing with verbal attacks, Off ers a transition assistance program for stopping sexual harassment, using physical military personnel scheduled for separation self-defense to get away from an assault, and or retirement. Th e fi ve-day workshop is for all self-defense training for men and women. Th e Airmen and the A&FRC recommends attend- training is open to all base-affi liated personnel: ing the workshop two years before retirement. active-duty, civilians, dependents, and retirees. Th e monthly workshop covers a wide variety For more information, contact Sexual Assault of subjects related to easing the change into a Response Coordinator’s offi ce at 554-7272. civilian career, including understanding and dealing with change, job search techniques, Strategic Nuclear Forces conference interviewing, resume writing, VA and other Th is year’s annual Strategic Nuclear Forces benefi ts, dressing for success, corporate cul- event will be held Nov. 16-20, in the Main ture, fi nancial planning, support services, and Conference Room, Building 920, from 7 a.m. other important related topics. Th is workshop is - 4 p.m. open to all branches of the military and spouses are strongly encouraged to attend. Upcoming Wingman day workshop dates are: Oct. 5 to 9, Nov. 2 to 6, Th e 21st Space Wing is having a Wingman and Dec. 14 to 18. Additionally, you must have Day from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 for all completed the mandatory pre-separation brief- wing personnel. Services at all 21st SW facili- ing before attending the TAP workshop; this ties may be curtailed, including the medical briefi ng must be completed at least 90 days group and military personnel section. Call prior to discharge. Th is class is off ered each ahead to verify hours of operation to avoid Tuesday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and spouses are any inconvenience.
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