4 SOPS Part of Historic Launch Available Until 3 Sept at Satellite Will Be the 4Th Space Operations ODR/ITT Squadron Here at Schriever AFB
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COLORADO SPRING S MILITARY NEW S PAPER GROUP Thursday, August 19, 2010 www.csmng.com Vol. 4 No. 33 Base Briefs Water World Tickets 4 SOPS part of historic launch Available until 3 Sept at satellite will be the 4th Space Operations ODR/ITT Squadron here at Schriever AFB. Enjoy the last of summer at Water “AEHF will provide protected, secure, and World, which will be open through survivable crosslinked satellite communica- Labor Day weekend. Tickets are avail- tions worldwide through all levels of conflict,” able at Outdoor Recreation Information said Lt. Col. Todd Hoover, 4 SOPS director of Tickets and Tours for just $29. Stop by operations. “The users, which will range from Room 133 in Bldg 300 to purchase. For the warriors on the ground to the President of more information, please contact Brian the United States, will be provided 10 times Mitchell at 567-6050. greater capacity and six times the channel data rates than that of the Milstar Block II Satellites. Schriever custom gifts This will enable transmission of tactical military communications including real time video, available battlefield maps, and targeting data.” Are you looking for the perfect gift The first AEHF satellite, “SV-1,” will reside to memorialize a special occasion or in geosynchronous Earth orbit alongside to send off a co-worker or friend with the Milstar satellites and continue to help fond memories? Try looking at Schriever provide continuous worldwide communica- Awards, Framing and Engraving. A wide tions coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. range of suitable items such as keepsake It will also provide connectivity across the boxes, picture frames, and game sets can spectrum of mission areas including land, be custom engraved for a beautiful gift. air, and naval warfare; special operations; Stop by Bldg 300, Room 133 to see the strategic nuclear operations; strategic de- selection. For more information, please fense; theater missile defense; and space contact Wendy DeRosier at 567-4370 or operations and intelligence. 567-6050. U.S. Air Force photo/Daniel Wade Excitement was abuzz in 4,SOPS as it pre- The 45th Space Wing successfully launched the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency satellite onboard an pared to have its first of three planned new Main Fitness Center closed Atlas V launch vehicle Aug. 16, out of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The AEHF is the newest satellite generation satellites launched into orbit. today to be operated by the men and women of the 4th Space Operations Squadron here. “I am excited to partner with Space and Today the Main Fitness Center Missiles Center MILSATCOM Wing to bring Basketball Court Gymnasium will be the first-of-its-kind AEHF satellite into the closed 8 to 4:00 p.m. in support of Cyber By 2nd Lt. Jeffery Brown While this legacy system continues to serve protected satellite communications opera- Awareness day. For more information, 4th Space Operations Squadron America and her fighting forces, it received a tions arena,” commented Lt. Col. Douglas please contact Seth Cannello at 567- huge boost in capabilities as its follow on sys- Schiess, 4 SOPS commander. “AHEF SV-1 6628. tem the Advanced Extremely High Frequency will allow 4 SOPS to provide even better and As the front runner of protected communi- Satellite, made her maiden voyage to the stars faster secure communications to warfight- E-5 release party cations for military satellites, Milstar has been Aug. 16 at 7:07 a.m. from Cape Canaveral Air ers around the world in every combatant Please join the 5/6 council in congratu- going strong for America for the past 16 years. Force Station, Fla. The operators of the AEHF commanders AOR.” lating the newest staff sergeant selects. The party will be at the fitness center pavilion at 3 p.m. tomorrow. In case of inclement weather, it will be at the fitness center. If you have any questions, please 2 SOPS claims crown this time around contact Tech. Sgt. Danielle Gangadeen at 567-2480. By Scott Prater Schriever Sentinel 50 FSS is on Facebook Ask any player who has taken the field for Search for Schriever AFB Outdoor the 2nd Space Operations Squadron over the Recreation, Schriever Airman & Family past two years, and they’ll tell you... they’ve Readiness Center, and Schriever AFB grown more than tired of playing the role 50th Force Support Squadron on of bridesmaid. Facebook to see all the latest events and In each of those seasons, 2 SOPS has com- news. For more information, please con- peted among the top teams in the Schriever tact Lynn Sleeth at 567-4740. Intramural Softball League, only to walk Personnel should review their single away with a second or third place finish. group life insurance policies It is impera- But after cranking out 26 hits, seven for extra tive that all Air Force members view and bases, in the league championship game Aug. verify that their SGLI beneficiaries and 13, 2 SOPS players finally claimed their prize. payment options meet their intent. It is Michael Hoggard collected four hits, drove in “each member’s responsibility” to ensure seven runs, including a triple and an inside the that their records are true and factual park home run, while leading the GPS’ters to a and that all elections have been placed 20-7 win over 50th Force Support/Comptroller in their records correctly. Your family’s Squadron combined team. future could depend on it! This is a Pre- “I’ve been here three years now and for the Deployment concern, and if you have not past two we’ve been just a couple hits shy of done so for over a year, you should review wearing these championship t-shirts,” said 2 these. You may view your SGLV 8286 in SOPS co-coach Brian Meyers. “This year we PRDA at the AFPC Secure Website under kind of had that perfect storm in the post-sea- miscellaneous items. For more informa- son tournament, and just crushed the ball.” tion, please contact 50 FSS Customer While 2 SOPS swept three straight oppo- Service at 567-5900. nents to reach the tournament final, 50 FSS/ CPTS took the long road. A loss to 50th Security Forces Squadron U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater in the second round sent them down to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron teammates celebrate following their 20-7 win over 50th Force Support/ loser’s bracket, where they were forced to Comptroller Squadron in the Schriever Intramural Softball Championship game Aug. 13. More Briefs page 13 win two straight to stay in contention. After getting past 50th Space Communication SOPS killed us with their sticks today. Even CPTS’ production. Squadron, they once again faced 50 SFS. without our errors, I think they still would “Man-to-man, we’ve got the fastest outfield Short stop Dustin Strickland proved to be have beat us pretty bad. I think we might in the league with Heath Busche, Mike Manor, the hero in the rematch as he belted a triple have used all our hits up yesterday.” Jason Gravitt and Jason Alexander,” he said. Inside and an inside-the-park home run in a 10-5 Black attributed some of his team’s hitting “All those dudes can motor. They cover a lot News ................................................ 4 50 FSS/CPTS victory. woes to 2 SOPS pitcher Roger Gallardo, who of ground.” Airmen Viewpoint ............................ 6 “Yeah, it felt good to avenge that loss to 50 effectively limited 50 FSS/CPTS batters to 50 FSS/CPTS took control early on, scor- Active Shooter Training ................. 10 SFS,” said 50 FSS/CPTS captain Bob Black. singles. But Meyers said the team’s outfield See Crown page 6 “Our guys played well this entire year, but 2 also played a key role in limiting 50 FSS/ 2 August 19, 2010 Schriever Sentinel Freedom is saying hello to your new home. Ent offers VA/FHA mortgage loans. Here’s what that means to you: n Little to no down payment. n Low interest rates. n The security of a government-backed loan. n Serviced locally by people you know and trust. Welcome home. Apply in person, online, or by phone. 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