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Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 , Colorado Vol. 48 No. 40

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Team Pete’s Operational Readiness Inspection under way. Expect delays at gates and base services, through Oct. 22. ORI Commentary See Page 11

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Inside This Issue: At Your Service ... 10 Action Line 556-7777 Straight Talk Line 556-9154 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 From the top Team Pete announces O-5 promotion list Team Pete and the 21st 21st Space Wing Space Wing congratulated the Matthew D. Carroll following individuals on the an- Cheyenne Mountain nouncement of their promotion Operations Center to lieutenant colonel Sept. 30: Christina M. Anderson Bryan Dahlemelsaether Air Force Space Command James D. Hankins Richard J. Adams Northern Command Craig S. Biondo David J. Baylor Timothy P. Brown Eric J. Butterbaugh Kimberly F. Bullock James A. Clark Dayne G. Cook Kelly D. Florek Scott P. Cook Christopher J. Heslin Derek F. Cossey Hans A. Hoerauf Haywood L. Crudup Gerard A. Mosley Thomas K. Dale Billie S. Early North American Aerospace Erik J. Eliasen Defense Command Amy H. Fier Richard M. Chambers John N. Fisch Daniel D. Czupka Michael L. Furey Richard J. Douglass Andrew J. Grau Kenneth L. Korpak Rodney C. Hayden 721st Mission Support Group Gregory D. Hillebrand Photo by Dennis Plummer Steven J. Lewis James F. Hollie Air Force Operational Test and Carolyn B. Lasala Prior inspector takes command David T. Lawyer Evaluation Center Frank R. McNamara Roy S. Ludvigsen Colonel Cynthia Snyder, 21st Mission Support Group Commander, hands the 21st Debora E. Mosley John M. Schoot Security Forces Squadron guide on to Maj. Paul D. Cairney at his Assumption of Phillip G. O’Neal Detachment 11 Command ceremony Sept. 27. Senior Master Sgt. Neal Thatcher, 21st SFS first sergeant, Ronald G. Owens Bruno A. Mediate looks on. Major Cairney moved to the 21st SFS following his assignment with the Air Keith L. Phillips Vicki J. Stone Force Space Command Inspector General. Gregory F.Thompson 12th Space Warning Squadron Bruce J. Vanremortel Debra A. North Action Lines Submitting Action Lines personnel why. Their response was, “Well it’s on Driver requests dead-end signs The Action Line is a direct link to the 21st Space the schedule – winter hours.” You lose at least 60 Question: Can “dead-end” signs be placed on Wing commander. It should be used when other ave- minutes of making money by going to an 8 a.m. the corners of Hamilton and Vincent; and nues have failed. Concerns should be addressed at start. We work long shifts. When we have time for Hamilton and Truax streets? Apparently, over the the lowest possible level in the chain of command and rest and relaxation, we’d like to make the most of last 20 years, there has been some construction elevated as necessary. it. Can we move winter hours to the winter? that blocked off streets that lead away from base Though not required, Action-Line users should Answer: Thank you for sharing your frustration operations and the passenger terminal. A sign at leave point-of-contact information when submitting and giving us a chance to clarify this issue. Currently, the corner of Hamilton and the other respective an Action Line. This will allow those who are the Silver Spruce Golf Course is operating under streets would prevent people like me from taking a addressing the concern to clarify the information and “Fall Hours” of operation. That is from 8 a.m. until wrong turn. Locals may be familiar with the respond, if necessary. Not all responses are printed, dark. It’s important to note that daybreak occurs roads, but I think the signs may help us strangers. however, if information allows, a response will be around 6:45 a.m. The change in hours allows our Answer: Thank you for your observation and rendered in another format. maintenance team roughly one hour to groom the suggestion. Although those streets may not go all the If satisfactory results have not been attained by fairways and greens ahead of the first tee-off times. way through to Stewart Avenue, they are not neces- addressing the chain of command, call the Action For safety purposes, our staff only works during the sarily “dead end” streets. In keeping with the spirit of Line at 556-7777 or fax 556-7848. day. The lead-time keeps maintenance ahead of your suggestion and in an effort to make the accessi- golfers so the game-pace isn’t slowed. We maintain bility more understood, we will install signs that state Golf course changes hours the course at optimal level, which enhances golfers’ “NOT A THROUGH ROAD” to help inform base Question: Why has the golf course changed to leisure time. As of Oct. 31, the course will be under newcomers and people who pass through infrequent- winter hours? I am shocked to find it is already “winter hours” from 8:30 a.m. until dark. If you have ly. We apologize for the inconvenience. For more winter here – at least to the golf course. The earli- further questions, call Vicki Peterson at 556-7412. information, call Lt. Gilbert 556-4172. est you can tee off is 8 a.m. I asked the golf course A Moment in Time ! October 4, 1957 – The Soviet Union launches Sputnik, the world's Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the first artificial space satellite. 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. ! October 5, 1922 – Lieutenants military services. 21st Space Wing J.A. Macready and O.G. 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Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified Airman Mandy Weightman tarian relief supplies to Bosnia, surpass- advertisement should call 556-5241. Layout and Design es in duration (but not in tonnage or Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer. For submission Kara Magana details call the editor at (719) 556-4351 or DSN 834-4351 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for missions) the Berlin Airlift, becoming submission is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted the longest sustained relief operation in will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. U.S. Air Force history. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 3 www.peterson.af.mil News Space badge to unite space professionals By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thibault capabilities.” Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Rigorous qualifications for earning the new badge are expected to correlate, as a minimum, to the devel- Air Force Space Command made history this opment of the new space professional education cours- week with the unveiling of a new space badge in front es: Space 100, Space 200 and Space 300. of a standing room only crowd at the Strategic Space “The foundation for space professional develop- 2004 Convention in Omaha, Neb. ment is a continuum of educational courses spread The new space badge, part of Air Force Space throughout one’s career,” said Col. James C. Hutto, Jr, Command’s senior leadership’s continuing vision and Lord, “including the very rich and proud heritage of the AFSPC Chief of Force Development and Readiness. push to unite the command’s missions and specialties, missile badge which remains for all time.” “These courses are designed to bring space profession- will reign in place of the current Space and Missile One of the General’s top priorities is to build a als together several times during their careers in order to functional badge, worn by both space and missile oper- robust group of space professionals with a strong sense stay current on evolving missions, technologies and ations professionals, said Air Force Space Command of ‘space culture’ and, with a number of career develop- capabilities and to prepare the individual for the next Commander, Gen. Lance W. Lord. ment initiatives already underway, General Lord said level of responsibility.” “The new badge will be awarded only when our the command is on its way to fulfilling this goal. Now that the badge has been approved, it will be people have mastered the skills necessary to help lead For General Lord, however, a variety of different another six to nine months before the badge is actual- and shape our space and missile missions,” he said. specialty badges worn by members of the Air Force ly on the shelf. The badge still needs to be processed The badge qualification process according the space community served as a reminder that we are not through the Air Force uniform board, Institute of General will be “rigorous.” “Our space badge will be yet identifiable as one team. Heraldry and be mass-produced by the manufacturers. earned, not awarded.” Our people must demonstrate per- “The timing is right to create a new, lasting sym- No date has been set for mandatory wear. More formance in addition to completing a required training bol that unites all members of both the space and mis- details are expected within the next 30 days. program. sile career fields. This will prove to be a symbol all can The new badge also replaces the missile opera- be proud to wear,” said General Lord. tions occupational badge, more commonly known as The all-inclusive badge follows the historic “the pocket rocket,” currently worn by those in the mis- redesign of the Air Force symbol and implements a new, Various sources sile operations career fields. enduring symbol that communicates the unique role of The 2001 U.S. Space Commission Report, assess- space in military operations, said General Lord. ing U.S. National Security Space Management and “As the Air Force symbol changed to reflect a inspire design Organization, flagged DoD’s need to further train and more modern, agile and technologically advanced force, develop its space professionals. The report set the stage so does the new space badge,” said Staff Sgt. Jerome By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Thibault for an increased emphasis on training our nation’s next Wesley, 21st Operations Support Squadron, who’s been Air Force Space Command Public Affairs generation of space professionals. Air Force Space a space operator throughout his nine years in the serv- Command also identified the need to capture the indi- ice. As Air Force Space Command senior vidual talents of its space community – across opera- Some think the new badge design has a more leaders unveiled the new space and missile tions, engineering, scientific research and acquisitions operational feel to it. functional badge they are also applauding the specialties in officer, enlisted and civilian ranks. After seeing the new badge design, Captain efforts of the designer. There may however, be apprehension by some Greaver said, “The new space badge is definitely dis- Staff Sgt. Colin “ Mark” Loring, NCOIC of new badge wearers, particularly those in the missile tinctive and non-traditional. I think the new badge will AFSPC Multimedia, found his inspiration for the operations career field, who will have to retire their dis- stand out from the current functional and operational new badge in other Air Force functional badges, tinctive “pocket rocket,” the missile operations occupa- badges and present a more operational flavor.” shields and even the wings from the Harley tional badge. The badge, which has existed in some The new badge maintains the heart of the current Davidson logo. form since the 1950s, has tremendous historical signif- functional space and missile badge but has wing like “I initially created multiple wings and sym- icance and, for some, is just as important to the missile protrusions on both sides, similar to “aviation wings.” bols,” said Sergeant Loring. “I created some tra- culture as performing the job itself. “I think there are similarities due to the wings dis- ditional [designs] and some that were more cut- “I am proud of our tradition,” said Capt. Aaron playing outward, however, there are enough differences ting edge or futuristic.” Greaver, 21st Operations Support Squadron, whose in both not to get them confused with one another,” said The original request for the badge designs missile background includes being a missile combat Sergeant Wesley. came in April with the final design ready and crew commander at the 321st Missile Squadron, F.E. “Now more than ever, our Nation’s security relies approved by senior leaders by the fall. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. “If wear of the missile on space dominance. In that spirit, it is indeed time for “The majority of my time was spent badge were discontinued, it would be unfortunate.” our Space Professionals to become as recognizable as making adjustments to the original designs,” said These concerns have not fallen short of the longest our other warfighting components,” said General Lord. Sergeant Loring. serving ICBM officer on active duty – General Lord, The new badge is more inclusive and reflective of The project was a fun challenge for the who began his Air Force career 35 years ago at Grand the entire spectrum of space professionals as it will be graphics illustrator who said this is part of his job. Forks AFB, N.D. as a Minuteman II Combat awarded to personnel in the following space billets: The new space badge will replace the cur- Crewmember. Space operations career fields, 13SX (officers) rent space and missile functional badge and the “Missiles are in my DNA,” said General Lord. “I and 1C6XX (enlisted) missile operations occupational badge, currently grew up in the missile business.” ! Scientific/research, 61XX worn by space professionals and is hoped to be an After serving four years of Minuteman II ICBM ! Developmental engineering, 62XX enduring symbol that communicates the role of alert duty, General Lord’s missile experience continued ! Acquisition, 63XX space in military operations. when he served as a MAJCOM evaluation member for “As we continue to move our Space Professionals With all of the attention surrounding the two years, missile operations staff officer for three forward in providing the best possible support to our Air unveiling, Sergeant Loring is getting lots of time years, commander of the 10th Strategic Missile Force mission, we must look for ways to unite the many in the spotlight. Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Mont., vice commander of outstanding men and women within the community of “I don’t like attention so this should be inter- the 351st Strategic Missile Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo., space professionals,” said General Lord. “Just as pilots esting,” said the humble sergeant. and commander of two ICBM wings in North Dakota wear the same badge, whether they fly fighters, The new badge will take six-nine months and Wyoming, respectively. bombers, tankers or transports, all very distinct and dif- before it is made in sufficient quantities to be on “There was a tremendous amount of thought given ferent missions, our space professionals should wear the AAFES Clothing Sales stores shelves. to all aspects of creating this space badge,” said General same badge to reflect the unity of their mission and The new Air Force Uniform ... Know the facts, visit http://www.af.mil/uniform/# Your link to frequently asked questions, letters and photos. SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 News Briefs TEAM PETE CELEBRATES with Colorado State University-Pueblo is ongoing. 10-inch official photograph. For more information, Classes begin Oct. 18 for all five campuses. Tuition call 556-8029. HISPANIC HERITAGE discounts are available to military spouses. Register for The Peterson Hispanic Heritage Committee is classes at the education center between 8:30 a.m. and 5 AIR WAR COLLEGE sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Luncheon to celebrate p.m., call 574-3312, or visit their website at CHANGES FORMAT Hispanic Heritage Month from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, www.colostate-pueblo.edu. There has been a change in format this year for at the Enlisted Club. Hispanic Heritage Month, Air War College. There is no formal seminar as in the September, promotes fellowship and camaraderie EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS past. If those who have signed up for AWC seminar among varied cultures and ethnicities. For more infor- COMMISSIONING BRIEFINGS would like to meet to form study groups, the Education mation or to help with the events, call Airman 1st Class Enlisted members interested in learning about Center has made Room 102 available at 3 p.m. Valerie Castillo at 556-1612. commissioning opportunities should attend one of the Mondays. The study material will be sent directly to the BUS SCHEDULED TO monthly commissioning briefings offered at the students’ home address. Education Center. Interested members can find out TRANSPORT CFC PARTICIPANTS more about Officer Training School and Reserve ENLISTED CORPS ELIGIBLE FOR There will be bus transportation available for Officer Training Corps programs such as the Airmen SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY those interested in participating in the 2004 Combined Education and Commissioning Program; Airmen The Armed Forces Communications and Federal Campaign Kick-off Event at the Air Force Scholarship and Commissioning Program; and the Electronics Association will accept applications from Academy today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The bus will Professional Officers Course-Early Release Program. enlisted corps in the Colorado military community to pick passengers up on Peterson Air Force Base between Information on eligibility requirements, opportunities assist with college education costs. Enlisted members 7:45 and 8 a.m. at the Base Auditorium; between 8:05 and application procedures will be discussed. do not have to be a member of AFCEA to apply. and 8:15 a.m. at Building 350, between 8:20 and 8:30 Upcoming briefing dates are Oct. 27, Nov. 23 and Applicants must be enlisted military members in the a.m. at Building 845; and between 8:35 and 8:45 a.m. Dec. 29. Call 556-4064 to register for a briefing. Rocky Mountain Chapter area, which includes Buckley at Building One. For the return trip, the bus will depart AFB, Peterson AFB, U.S. Air Force Academy, Fort from the U.S. Air Force Academy at approximately TROY UNIVERSITY Carson and Schriever AFB. They must also have edu- 1:30 p.m. and stop at each building in reverse order. For REGISTRATION BEGINS cation expenses greater than the total of tuition assis- more information, call 556-4448. Registration for Troy University’s second term tance, G.I. Bill benefits and all other grants or scholar- NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICER has begun. For more information on TSU programs, ships received for their classes taken. There are degree visit the education center from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays specifications and other requirements. For more infor- ACADEMY CONDUCTS or call 265-TROY. mation, call Senior Master Sgt. Mark A. Everson at PME HIRE BRIEFING 554-8570. The Peterson Noncommissioned Officer ASSOCIATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Academy will conduct a professional military educa- The Noncommissioned Officer Association needs MEDICAL GROUP MAKES tion hire briefing at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 13 in the NCO volunteers to help sell seatbacks and programs during ANNOUNCEMENTS Academy Auditorium. Those interested in any level of the U.S. Air Force Academy football season. To view The Peterson Clinic will close from 7:30 a.m. to enlisted PME duty are encouraged to attend. The brief- the football schedule, visit www.airforce sports.com. 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28. ing contains information on what it is like to be a PME For more information, call Master Sgt. Bill Gardner at Members of the Health Consumers Advisory instructor, basic requirements and application proce- 554-2745 or e-mail [email protected]. Council remind everyone of the 21st Space Wing poli- dures. For more information, call Master Sgt. Tonya HONOR GUARD SEEKS APPLICANTS cy that children, 8 years old or less, may not be left Draper at 556-8439. The Peterson Honor Guard has an opening and is unsupervised on base at any time. This also applies to looking for new members. Applicants must be a tech- visits to the 21st Medical Group. The Medical Group COLORADO SPRINGS UNIVERISTY- has no capabilities to supervise children. Parents must PUEBLO CONTINUES REGISTRATION nical or master sergeant. To apply, members must sub- mit a resume or biography, a copy of their past plan appropriately, or reschedule visits, when they are Registration for classes for the second fall term five enlisted performance reports and an 8-inch by unable to supervise their children. Voter registration deadlines by states:

Friday - Indiana, New York, North Oct. 18 - California, Kansas and Carolina South Dakota and Oklahoma Oct. 19 - Maine and Connecticut Tuesday - Maryland and Oregon Oct. 20 - Wisconsin Wednesday - Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oct. 23 - Alabama, Iowa and New Nevada, Utah and West Virginia Hampshire Oct. 14 - Delaware Oct. 25 - Vermont Oct. 15 - Nebraska Note: North Dakota does not require registration, but residents need to request an absentee ballot soon. If your state is not listed, registration has already passed. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 5 www.peterson.af.mil News Log Entry II: Chevy begins flight school Editor’s note: This is the second By P.C. “Chevy” Chevallard of Peterson Aero Club’s private pilot tion, flight safety, cross-country flying in a series of articles written by retired Space Observer stringer writer ground school. As I walked through the and human factors. Lt. Col. P.C. “Chevy” Chevallard, for- hanger, Chinook winds ripped around I hoped I was up to it. mer commander/conductor of The U.S. My first step toward attaining my me creating what seemed to be a lone- Each class begins with a short, Air Force Academy Band here. The dream began at 6 p.m. Aug. 24. It start- ly sound. The sound made me think self-graded quiz on the material cov- colonel is a student pilot in pursuit of ed on the ground, or very close to it, on about America’s first flight school. In ered in the previous class. Every three his private pilot’s license through the the second floor of Hanger 133. my mind, I pictured Orville and Wilbur weeks we’re tested on the material cov- Peterson Air Force Base Aero Club. I was there to attend my first class Wright, hunkered down in a flimsy, ered during that time. Our “final,” in wind-blown hanger on the sands of week nine, is officially called the Kitty Hawk, N.C. on a cold evening in “FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test.” December 1903. I saw them huddled Passing it is one requirement for against a pot-bellied stove, drinking obtaining a certified private pilot’s steaming coffee to ward off the cold. license. The two quietly discussed and defined Class size is generally limited to the basics of man’s first powered about eight students. Old guys like me, flights beside an oil lamp. What they or teens as young as 16, may enroll. were learning I would learn, probably Most of my classmates are early-career, more. I felt a kinship with them. self-starting, active duty or guard/ With our instructor’s call, “Turn reserve members. They represent three to chapter one in your textbook,” I service branches and many occupation- snapped out of my daydream. al specialties. Sure enough, this ground school Our camaraderie is high. We’re would discuss the basics of flight and helping each other through the course. much, much more. The study materials The amount – not the difficulty – of the – provided with registration – were material makes ground school tough, well organized, beautifully illustrated but it’s fascinating, extremely valuable and thorough. and most certainly life-saving. Don Derby, Certified Flight Eddie Rickenbacker, Billy Instructor, appeared knowledgeable, Mitchell, Claire Chennault, Jimmy patient and efficient. He needed to be, Doolittle, the Tuskegee Airmen, Curtis because in nine weeks and 18 three- LeMay, John Glenn, thousands of mili- hour night classes, we would cover a lot tary cadets and millions of civilian stu- Photo by Staff Sgt. Jamie Quick Don Derby, Peterson Aero Club certified flight instructor, points at a slide of topics, including: aviation history, dent pilots have graduated from an avia- graphic computer – also known as a flight computer – during a private pilot aviation opportunities, aviation physi- tion ground school. It’s a great feeling to ground school night class Sept. 28. The computer, enlarged for classroom ology, aircraft systems, aerodynamic know that as a ground-school student, instruction, simulates actual aircraft monitoring equipment. It is used to cal- principles, pilot training, flight and I’m in very good company. With hard culate aircraft performance such as speed, time, distance, wind correction ground operations, airports, meteorolo- work and a little luck, I might become a problems, etc. Mister Derby has been an instructor here since July 1998. gy, Federal Air Regulations, naviga- pilot too, some day. SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 Safety Safety offers winter-weather tips Snow Call line brings safety By Sandra Mock usually think of survival kits only being nec- By Airman When reporting is delayed or 21st Space Wing Safety Office essary for winter driving, they should also Mandy Weightman the base is closed, employees on stay in the car during summer months if trav- 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Peterson fall under one of two cate- Morning frost on the windows, the eling in the mountains. Staff Sgt. Janet gories: non-essential and essential sound of the furnace kicking on, children Doyle, 21st SW Safety Office, recommends Winter in the mountains can personnel. Essential personnel are the bundled up waiting for the school bus and the the following items be kept in a kit: mean sudden weather changes. Those minimum number of people required smell of baking because its cool enough to ! Jumper cables weather changes can bring safety to keep critical activities functioning turn the oven on. These are the signs of win- ! Flashlight with extra batteries hazards. The base has several pro- until additional employees arrive. ter arriving in Colorado and a warning for all ! First aid kit cesses in place to reduce risk during Non-essential personnel are employ- to prepare. ! Small axe inclement weather. ees whose presence can be delayed The Colorado Springs area has started ! Tool kit – including knife and shovel One of the most widespread for short periods of time without seri- the fall season. Winter is just around the cor- ! Blankets/sleeping bags procedures used here is the Peterson ous impact to their missions. ner. The 21st Space Wing Safety office warns ! Matches/Lighter Snow Information Line, also called A base closure means only drivers in the local area to be prepared for ! Empty coffee cans and candles Snow Call. This system is in place to essential personnel must report for driving in possibly harsh weather conditions. ! Sand or kitty litter reduce the number of those who are duty, or remain on duty if the weath- According to Luis Harris, 21st SW ! High energy foods exposed to safety hazards. Snow Call er is serious enough to prevent Safety Office, there are some simple ques- ! Flares and/or reflective triangles is a recorded phone message with replacements from safely reporting. tions people can ask themselves to get their ! Tire chains updated information on reporting Delayed reporting authorizes non- vehicle geared up for snow and ice. ! Mirror for signaling procedures during unsafe conditions essential personnel additional time to Tires – do they have sufficient tread and ! Extra clothing due to weather changes. safely report to work. The time will are they properly inflated? Is the spare tire in Before departure, always ensure the The phone number is advertised vary depending on the weather condi- good condition? exhaust pipe is free of snow before running in the Space Observer and can be tions. Early release means that non- Lights – are all the lights working the engine. If someone gets stranded, they posted in work places. Supervisors essential personnel may depart their (headlights, turn signals, brake lights)? should remember to not panic, she said. should ensure everyone in their work duty locations at a specified time Windshield - are the wipers working When stranded, stay in the vehicle. Run the center is aware of the Snow Call before the end of the duty day. This is properly and are the blades good enough to engine sparingly once an hour to save fuel. number and procedures. usually done in conjunction with zip handle snow/slush? Does the windshield Use the coffee can and candle for heat. The Snow Call system informs codes and is designed to reduce traf- washer work and is the reservoir full? Is the She also offered some dos and don’ts of Team Pete members when it’s safe to fic during inclement weather. defroster working correctly? winter driving. Safe driving is especially be on the roads. The less people on The recall system is the most Battery – is it charged or does it need to important during winter weather conditions the road during bad weather, the safer common way to notify members of be replaced? of snow, ice and sleet. Drive slower than it is for road crews to perform duties. Team Pete on inclement weather con- Antifreeze – will it provide the protec- normal in slippery conditions and increase “More than likely, if there is a ditions, but there are other means of tion needed? the distance normally kept between other change in reporting due to weather, receiving the information. Local Engine – is it time to get a tune-up? vehicles. Be prepared for unsafe maneuvers that weather is accompanied by radio and television stations are noti- Each of these questions should be by other drivers – drive defensively. Keep diminished road conditions,” said fied of changes made to reporting answered with a “yes.” If people answered headlights on, both to help visibility into Maj. Daniel A. Dant, 21st Space times during inclement weather. “no” to any of these questions, they should and out of the vehicle. Just because a vehicle Wing Safety Office chief of safety. Snow Call recordings are available take the appropriate actions to fix any neces- is four-wheel drive doesn’t mean it won’t “Situations like these tend to force an and updated on days when inclement sary repairs. Preventative maintenance will slide. Clean off all vehicle windows before overload of vehicles at the gates. weather conditions exist. A Public help keep vehicles running at their prime dur- driving and don’t let ice or snow accumulate That’s one reason why it’s important Affairs representative updates the ing good and bad weather. on windshields, windows, mirrors, or lights. everyone understands what to do recording no later than 5:30 a.m. The Survival kits are a must-have when Don’t mix alcohol and driving and always when the base has delayed reporting, Snow Information line number is driving anywhere in Colorado. While people wear a seatbelt. early release or a base closure.” 556-SNOW or 556-7669. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 7 www.peterson.af.mil News Federal employees under disciplinary action for sending political emails The U.S. Office of Special Counsel has filed two consider me when voting in 2004” and “Please send Hatch Act and also enforces the provisions of the Act similar complaints for disciplinary action against this to every voter you know.” by filing petitions for disciplinary action. Employees Federal employees for sending politically partisan Special Counsel Scott Bloch said, “The use of who are charged with violations are entitled to a hear- electronic mail messages while on duty, in violation of Internet and electronic mail is second-nature to almost ing before the MSPB. Under the Act, the presumptive the Hatch Act. The OSC filed the complaints with the everyone. It has become a favorite and effective cam- penalty for a violation is removal from federal employ- Merit Systems Protection Board Aug. 12. paign tool, even more so perhaps, than four years ago. ment. However, upon a unanimous vote of its mem- One complaint against U.S. Environmental I want to remind federal employees to be vigilant bers, the MSPB can mitigate the penalty to no less Protection Agency employee, alleges she sent an e- about following the Hatch Act, because we will con- than a 30-day suspension without pay. Employees have mail message to about 15 of her EPA coworkers while sider this activity a form of electronic leafleting. This the right to appeal the MSPB’s decision to the U.S. she was on duty and in a federal office building. The is a violation of the prohibition on partisan political Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. message contained a widely-circulated picture pur- activity in the workplace.” The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is an inde- portedly to be an actress and a presidential candidate The Hatch Act prohibits federal executive branch pendent investigative and prosecutorial agency speaking at an anti-war rally. Under the picture were employees from engaging in political activity while on and operates as a secure channel for disclosures numerous negative statements about the candidate and duty, in any room or building occupied in the dis- of whistleblower complaints and abuse of authority. the statement, “Please keep this going. We do not need charge of official duties by an individual employed or Its primary mission is to safeguard the merit system this man as our president.” holding office in the U.S. government, while wearing in federal employment by protecting federal employ- A similar complaint alleges that a U.S. Air Force a uniform or official insignia identifying the office or ees and applicants from prohibited personnel prac- civilian employee sent an e-mail message titled with a position of the employee, or using any vehicle owned tices, especially retaliation for whistle blowing. The candidate’s name, to more than 70 recipients while he or leased by the government. Political activity has been OSC also has jurisdiction over the Hatch Act and was on duty. The message contained a document mim- defined as activity directed toward the success or fail- the Uniformed Services Employment and icking a resume and is filled with allegations of ure of a political party, candidate for a partisan politi- Reemployment Rights Act. For more information visit incompetence and malfeasance specifically directed at cal office or partisan political group. www.osc.gov or call (800) 872-9855. (Courtesy of the an election defeat. It also contains the phrases, “Please The OSC provides advisory opinions on the U.S. Office of Special Counsel)

Do you have an interesting or unique job? Everyone on Peterson Air Force Base has a unique mission. The Space Observer staff would like to feature a variety of Team Pete workcenters in the “A Day in the Life” series. The series offers an opportunity for people to share their unique contributions to Team Pete. To nominate a workplace, call 556-4351 or e-mail the Space Observer at [email protected]. SPACE OBSERVER 8 Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 News ‘Every one matters’ in Combined Federal Campaign By Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec locally, nationally and interna- “Make-A-Wish steps in so you 21st Space Wing Public Affairs tionally,” Capt. Richardson can all take a break.” said. “It’s a cost-effective, one- The Make-A-Wish The 2004 Combined stop shop for charities that Foundation is just one organi- Federal Campaign begins allows military personnel and zation on a long list of chari- today, heralded by a rally at the federal employees to give ties making a difference. U.S. Air Force Academy. Key through automatic payroll Donating $1 a week could buy leaders from around the Pikes deductions.” and protect one acre of tropi- Peak region are expected to Those who give are giv- cal rainforest, provide 50 kick off the campaign, touting ing through CFC – not to it, hours of activities for seniors the theme, “Every one matters.” she said. at nursing homes, provide 68 The theme extends to “A lot of people think meals to low-income individu- many victims including those they’re donating to this big als, or equip a classroom of 30 of the recent hurricanes; the entity, but it’s a designation students with school supplies Russian school children, par- campaign,” said 1st Lt. like books, pencils, chalk and ents and teachers who were ter- Michael Anderson, a CFC vol- erasers. rorized at their school Sept. 8; unteer. “Each person controls The CFC is about mak- Sudanese refugees; and many where their money goes.” ing a choice – a choice to help. more. This campaign serves as Where the money goes is “It’s important to give a reminder there are faces and a personal decision. The cam- to a charity that touches families behind the headlines. paign serves as a conduit, with you,” Ms. Lujan said. “The These people are important. donations going to local, CFC invites us to give from In the Pikes Peak region, national and international the heart.” this theme becomes even more organizations. “The theme of this year’s personal in light of deploy- “I can say I’ve personally campaign brings the focus ments. The local campaign experienced its benefits,” home,” Lieutenant Anderson poster features a relief of Pikes Capt. Richardson said. “There said. “We can be givers Peak and the names of 45 Fort are very few of us who have as well as receivers in our Carson soldiers who made the not benefited from organiza- community.” ultimate sacrifice. tions that receive proceeds “This year’s theme high- through the CFC program.” lights our fallen soldiers from Terri Lujan, a volunteer Fort Carson, who lost their with the Make-A-Wish lives during the first year of Foundation, is another volun- Operation Iraqi Freedom,” said teer who has been personally affected by an organization Photos by Staff Sgt. Sue Mroweic Capt. Angela Richardson, the ABOVE: Cathy Todd, volun- base CFC representative. “We participating in the CFC. A teer station chairman for the want to let everyone know we self-proclaimed former mili- base Red Cross office, fills will never forget them and the tary “brat,” Ms. Lujan said she care packages with donated price of freedom is not free.” never imagined she would per- items for deployed Airmen. Every year, the CFC sonally benefit from the cam- The American Red Cross is a allows federal employees to paign. But when her son was participant in the Combined donate a portion of their pay to diagnosed with cancer, she Federal Campaign. one of thousands of charitable said she received some much- LEFT: Marc Goodman, a ken- nel attendent at the Pikes organizations. Contributors needed assistance. Her son Peak Region Humane So- made a wish through the can choose a charity from a ciety, pals around with catalogue featuring organiza- Make-A-Wish Foundation. Gimlet during an afternoon tions participating in the cam- Through MAW, the Lujan walk on the grounds. The paign. family received a cherished Humane Society is one of “Donating through the and memorable experience. thousands of organizations CFC to the charity of your “When a child is diag- that benefits through the choice is an effective way for nosed with an illness, you Combined Federal Cam- federal employees to improve become wrapped up in that paign. Gimlet is currently the quality of life for people world,” Ms. Lujan said. available for adoption. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 9 www.peterson.af.mil News Peterson Health and Wellness Center offers Breast Cancer Awareness Presentation By Nancy Leonard common form of cancer found in Peterson Health and Wellness Center women today. It is not possible to say exactly what causes a breast Detection, prevention tips October is dedicated as “National Breast cancer, but research has shown Clinical and Self-Breast known benefits of mammo- Cancer Awareness Month” with emphasis on that some factors may increase a Examinations grams in the early detection of increasing awareness of the importance of woman’s risk or chance of develop- Regular clinical cancer far outweigh the very early detection. The Peterson Health and ing it. These factors are called risk and self-breast exami- small potential risks of them Wellness Center team is holding a presenta- factors. Having one or more risk nations offer benefit for causing cancer. tion on Breast Cancer 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. factors does not mean that a early detection. Physical Activity is an Tuesday. Attendees can ask questions about woman will definitely develop Remember Healthy Eating important component breast cancer, early detection signs and how breast cancer, but it might increase her Basics of decreasing the risk proper nutrition can help reduce risks. chances. Further, some women with one or To decrease your risk of of cancer The event will be held at the Health and more risk factors might never develop breast cancer, you should keep your Make exercise a part of Wellness Center classroom on the second cancer. weight within a healthy range your daily routine with activi- floor of the Sports and Fitness Center, 225 W. Some known risk factors for developing by controlling your calories and ties such as walking, dancing, Ent Street. Participants may bring a bag breast cancer include: limiting fatty foods. swimming, cycling, jogging, lunch. Guest speakers are Allyson O’Neal, ! getting older Mammography climbing stairs, or walking registered nurse, and Robynn Kuhns, R.D. For ! having a family history of breast Screening using mam- uphill. The best exercise is reservations call Nancy Leonard at the cancer mography is the best early something you enjoy doing and HAWC at 556-6544 or 665-4292. ! having previously been diagnosed detection method available. The will continue doing lifelong. Fight against breast cancer, the most with breast cancer

The complete Airman’s Manual is now available online! Browse sections for review or test your knowledge of today’s Air Force with online quizzes. Available at https://commweb.hill.af.mil/AMT/ unit orderly rooms. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 11 www.peterson.af.mil News Winning the ORI battle By Chief Master Sgt. duties. Show you truly care about your R. Wayne Barron job supporting our wing’s valued mission. 21st Space Wing, Always accentuate the positive even when Interim Command Chief Master Sergeant it appears you may receive a discrepancy The following real-life events with real individuals from around or finding. If possible, try to perform an Peterson are to inform you of crimes, accidents and events occurring on Remember the movie “Michael” “on-the-spot” correction. Displaying ini- base. These entries are from hundreds recorded in the Peterson Police starring John Travolta? Michael was an tiative and motivation will always win Blotter: archangel sent to earth to show his “points” with any inspector. “Battle!” **Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer staff may make light of mighty powers to a group of reporters Third, be ready to brief the inspector blotter entries, the intent is to call attention to our security and law enforce- during their car trip from Iowa to on your duty responsibilities. Prepare a ment concerns. However, rest assured, our professional security forces treat Chicago. Every time Michael got ready to desk brief or have a duty section briefing each incident seriously. fight an injustice – or a bull in the pasture prepared for the inspector. For a duty sec- PROBATION VIOLATOR RECEIVES ONE-WAY TRIP – he screamed, “Battle!” tion briefing, have a young airman give – Sept. 14 For several months, our wing’ has this briefing. It’s great exposure for them Security Forces contacted the Colorado Springs Police focused on the Operational Readiness and shows we have highly competent and Department when a person attempting to receive a contractor badge Inspection preparation. Well, from now trustworthy young professionals ready to showed up with a “failure to comply with probation” in the National until Oct. 22, command inspectors are meet the challenge. Crime Information Center. CSPD took custody of the almost-con- here to see this team in action. Practice your brief several times. In tractor. Team 21 professionals are correct- fact, brief your commanders and supervi- NOSY PHOTOGRAPHER REPORTED – Sept. 14 ing oversights, reviewing checklists and sors to ensure you get feedback on how to Security Forces responded to an Eagle Eyes report of a man revising procedures – in other words, get- strengthen your duty brief. Inform outside the North Gate. The person reporting said the man took three ting ready to do “battle” during the ORI. inspectors on your “best practices” to five pictures, then quickly got in his car and left. An Eagle Eyes Yes, sports fans, it’s time to scream, processes and procedures positively report was completed. “Battle!” affecting your duty performance. Prepare WHAT’S THAT SMELL? – Sept. 14 The ORI inspection team evaluates short handouts of duties, responsibilities, The Fire Department and Security Forces responded to a report our ability to accomplish our fight-in- best practices and best procedures. of the smell of gas. The Fire Department determined the reason for place mission. An ORI challenges us to “Battle!” the smell was a gas leak that was previously reported and terminat- “show our stuff.” It shows we are we Finally, relax. I know this one is eas- ed the fire response. ready to meet the challenge. ier said than done. However, it’s vitally CAN AFFORD CAMERA, NOT FILM – Sept. 14 To help you show you’re the important to show “calmness.” In other Security Forces responded to the Base Exchange when they best, here are some tips to help win the words, like the old TV deodorant com- received a report of a price-switcher. The individual attempting the ORI “Battle:” mercial slogan suggested, “Don’t let ‘em swap to lessen the price of film was issued a temporary suspension First and foremost, you only get one see you sweat.” of Identification Card and a temporary suspension of Base Exchange chance to make a first impression. This Continue to perform your “stress privileges. first impression sets the tone for the relievers” such as gym time, running, WINDSHIELD WIPER IMPOSTERS – Sept. 15 inspection. Our base and its facilities walking, reading, etc. If you’re stressed Security Forces responded to reported damage of personal should be immaculate. Team 21’s military out, you’re not thinking clearly, which can property.The claimant’s car was tampered with in the parking lot dur- personal appearance should EXCEED Air lead to errors and mistakes. Stay calm and ing the workday. The tampering resulted in the swap of original, Force dress and appearance standards professional. “Battle!” working windshield wipers for one old, busted one. with crisply-ironed battle dress uniforms Hopefully, these few tidbits will MEDICAL RESPONSE – Sept. 16 and flight suits, fresh haircuts and shined help you prepare for the ORI “Battle.” Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical boots. Our valued Air Force civilian pro- Inspections are great opportunities for Response services responded to an emergency call for a person fessionals should dress “smart casual” – any wing to show their major command who fell and hit their head. The individual declined treatment. if you dress smart casual now, thanks. they are the best. MEDICAL RESPONSE 2 – Sept. 16 Cubicles, duty sections and offices Team 21, let’s show the ORI inspec- Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical should be clean and clutter-free. Storage tors that the 21st Space Wing truly Response services responded to a person complaining of chest pain areas should be neat and tidy. “Battle!” is a wing deserving to be identified and dizziness. The individual was transported to Memorial Hospital Second, display a good, positive atti- for its “Strength and Preparedness.” for further treatment. tude. Show enthusiasm and pride in your “BATTLE!!!” MEDICAL RESPONSE 3 – Sept. 16 Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical Response services responded to a report of someone with a high temperature and seizures. AMR transported the person to Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Enlisted Against MEDICAL RESPONSE 4 – Sept. 16 Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical Response services responded to a report of someone complaining of a popping sound in her knee. AMR personnel transported the per- son to Memorial Hospital for further treatment. Drunk Driving MY BOSS SAID I COULD – Sept. 16 A driver approaching the West Gate was identified as being sus- pended from driving privileges and was apprehended by Security Protecting you and your Forces. The defiant driver claimed their supervisor gave them per- mission to drive on the installation, even though it was illegal for them family members by providing to do so. MEDICAL RESPONSE 5 – Sept. 17 Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical a safe ride home. Response services responded to a military member complaining of a twisted ankle at the North Gate. AMR transported the person to Evans Hospital for further treatment. Please call us! MEDICAL RESPONSE 6 – Sept. 17 Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical Fri. - Sat. Response services responded to a person complaining of high blood pressure. The person was then released. 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. MEDICAL RESPONSE 7 – Sept. 17 Security Forces, the Fire Department and American Medical Phone: 719-556-6384 Response services responded to the dormitories where a person complained of difficulty breathing. AMR transported the person to or 55-NO-DUI Memorial Hospital for further treatment. * If you have any information on a crime or any of these blotter entries, report it to security forces at 556-4000. Annual Fire Prevention Week rolls into Peterson Officials warn Team Pete members of winter dangers: Plug into space heater safety

By Master Sgt. Steve Kjonaas from anything that can burn, including Peterson AFB Fire Department furnishings, bedding and clothing. Turn the heater off when you leave the It happens every winter. The room or go to sleep. weather turns cold and people plug in Wood stoves and fireplaces also the space heater to warm up. There’s need special care. If you’re buying a always someone who inadvertently new unit, make sure a qualified techni- starts a fire by putting the heater too cian does the installation. If the appli- close to the furniture or draperies. ance has already been installed, have it Then there are the people who end up checked to make sure the installation having fires because the heater is left was done properly. on all night or the appliance tips over. Most fires in wood stoves, fire- I’ve seen lives destroyed and homes places, and chimneys occur because of burned to the ground. a lack of regular cleaning, leading to The nonprofit safety advocate the buildup of creosote, the residue of National Fire Protection Association unburned fuel. reports that heating devices are the Heating devices should be leading cause of fires in the home dur- inspected and cleaned on a regular ing December, January and February. basis according to the manufacturer’s In 1999, there were 48,000 heating instructions. Use only seasoned hard- equipment-related home fires in the wood and don’t burn trash in a fire- United States, 301 deaths and 1,383 place because the fire could burn out injuries. Property damage exceeded of control. Keep sparks and embers $606 million. All kinds of space heat- inside the fireplace with fire screens ing equipment is involved in fires in made of heat-tempered glass or sturdy the home: portable electric heaters, metal. wood stoves, fireplaces, portable Heating equipment that burns kerosene heaters and room gas heaters. fuel is a potential source of carbon Here at Peterson AFB there was monoxide which is an odorless, color- only one heating-related fire last year. less, poisonous gas that is created But this fire didn’t have to happen. when fuel burns incompletely. Install Most fires with space heaters are pre- CO alarms in your home to provide ventable if key safety measures are fol- you with an early warning if CO is Captain John Himberger, 21st Medical Operations Squadron, watches as his son lowed. To avoid problems, keep accumulating. Jacob, 7, climbs down the ladder in the safety house display. Captain Himberger is So when the temperature drops, the element chief for Family Practice Element 1. portable heaters at least three feet away go ahead and use your heat- ing appliances. We want you to be warm and cozy. But we also want to make Photos by Budd Butcher sure you’re safe. Alexander Poplick (front), the son of Capt. Ken Poplick of U.S. Strategic Command, is getting a first hand tour of the inside of a Fire Truck by Bob Tessier, Fire Prevention Section Manager for the Colorado Springs Fire Department. Mister Tessier owns the Fire Truck and uses it for displays.

Airman Cherese Erdovegi, Peterson Fire Department, hands fire safety information pamphlets to a retiree, J.R. Arulo, and his son, Nikolas, 7. Airman Erdovegi, Peterson Fire Department, manned a booth Saturday at the event. She handed out promotional items and pamphlets to help educate Team Pete members on fire prevention during the Fire Prevention Kick off at the Base Exchange.

Sergeant Albert Terrazas, transportation specialist for the 5025th at Ft. Carson, shows his son Jesse, 3, a fire truck at the fire prevention display Saturday at the Base Exchange. Airman 1st Class Jesse Simons (left) and Airman 1st Class Vanessa Espinoza, both of the Peterson Fire Department, show the crowd how they would tear a door off a vehicle after an accident. SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 Around Pete

Today Friday, Oct. 8 Saturday, Oct. 9 ! Combined Federal Campaign ! Annual Hispanic Heritage ! Air Force Academy vs. Kick-off Event at the U.S. Air Force Luncheon at the Enlisted Club from New Mexico Academy from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 10 a.m. to noon. There will be live entertainment and guest speaker.

To submit information for the base calendar, email [email protected]

Monday, Oct. 11 Thursday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 17 ! Columbus Day – Holiday Friday Oct. 15 ! There will be a Mass and free ! Shakespeare Under the Stars breakfast at the base chapel from featuring "Macbeth" at the Officers 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone from Team Club, curtains up at 5:30 p.m. Pete interested in this event is invited.

THIS WEEK Today ! Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Youth Center. ! Family Night Swim - 556- Shakespeare production comes to Peterson 4608 On Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Ages 6 and older, $1; By Margie Arnold sional acting company in the region. free to those 5 and younger. 21st Space Wing Services Squadron The Alabama Shakespeare Festival has received nation- wide positive reviews. Friday The National Endow- “Macbeth” is a drama of ambition, desire and guilt. It’s a ! Social Hours at the Enlisted ment for the Arts and the heart-pounding journey through Club - 556-4194 On Friday Department of Defense have the natural and supernatural as a evenings from 5-7 p.m. and joined together to bring Scottish military hero is tempted includes a club card cash prize Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” to with ultimate power. The pointed ques- drawing, music by a DJ, food and the members of Team Pete Oct. tions Shakespeare asked in 1606 regard- ing ambition, desire and power are still drink specials. 15. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will perform the relevant today. Saturday play “Under the Stars” at The performance will take place out- ! Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. at the Officers’ Club. The event side weather permitting; the alternate loca- the Bowling Center. is free and open to all tion for the production will be the R.P. Lee eligible users of Peterson Air Youth Center gymnasium, Building 1550. Sunday Force Base. Shakespeare Under the Stars is a ! Use the Automotive Skills The performance will take special event hosted by the Peterson Center. place on the grassy area between Officers Club. A club membership drive for ! Beginning Rock Climbing - the Officers Club and guest lodging both the Officers Club and the Enlisted Club continues through Nov. 30. For 556-4867 Every weekend Outdoor facilities beginning at 5:30 p.m. Those attending the play are encouraged to bring lawn information about club membership, Recreation takes day climbing trips chairs or blankets. call the Officers Club at 556-4181 or to local sites, such as Garden of the The Alabama Shakespeare Festival ranks the Enlisted Club at 556-4194. Gods. among the 10 largest Shakespeare Festivals in the world Note: The Alabama Shakespeare Festival Monday based on paid attendance. It’s also the largest regional the- does not recommend the play for anyone age 14 or ater in the Southeast and has the only fulltime resident profes- younger due to violent content. ! Monday Night Football - 556-4194 The Enlisted Club hosts this event and offers free food, ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU drink specials, great prizes and a Friday Saturday Sunday good night of football on a big Today screen TV. Doors open at 4 p.m. Lunch: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Open to everyone. Come out and Baked Fish Simmered Corn Savory Baked Baked Fish Grilled Mustard Stir Fry Beef with Orange-Spiced Chops Beef and Corn Pie Beef Chicken Hungarian Chicken Breast Broccoli enjoy yourself. Liver with Onions Roast Turkey Pineapple Chicken Swedish Goulash Oven Fried Fish Turkey Nuggets Tempura Fried Fish Franconia Yankee Pot Roast Meatballs Barbecue Chicken Cantonese Loin Strip Steak Tuesday Rissole Potatoes Potatoes Crispy Potato Creole Shrimp Parsley Buttered Spareribs Mushroom and Steamed Rice Pea and Pepper Wedges Baked Potatoes Potatoes Baked Macaroni Onion Sauce ! Family Swim Night, 6 p.m. at Peas and Carrots Rice Simmered Steamed Rice Steamed Rice and Cheese Baked Potatoes the Aquatics Center. Wax Beans Corn on the Cob Potatoes Cream Corn Vegetable Stir Fry Egg Noodles Rice Pilaf Stewed Tomatoes Fried Cabbage Asparagus Cream Corn Sweet Potatoes Corn on the Cob ! Taco Bar - 556-4181 At the Officers' Club, 4-6 p.m., with hard Dinner: Monday Tuesday Wednesday and soft shell tacos. $2 members, Mr. Z's Baked Chicken Columbus Day Oven Browned Pepper Steak Potatoes Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: $4 non-members. Past Primavera Supper: Italian Style Baked Teriyaki Chicken Country Captain Lasagna Lasagna Veal Parmesan Chicken Mashed Potatoes Spaghetti with Beans Chicken Parmesan Chicken Parmesan Salmon Cakes Meat Loaf Hot Italian Sausage Sweet Italian Wednesday Steamed Rice Meatballs Steamed Squash Mushrooms, Filipino Rice Turkey a La King Green Peppers and Sausage Mixed Vegetables Veal Parmesan ! Take an aerobics class at Pasta with Clam Peppers and Parsley Buttered Steamed Rice Onions Potatoes Au Gratin Fried Okra Potatoes Mashed Potatoes 12:05 or 5:10 p.m. at the Fitness Sauce Onions Jefferson Noodles Jefferson Noodles Green Beans Pasta Primavera Dutch Apple Pie Fried Cabbage Harvard Beets Potatoes Au Gratin Cauliflower Center. Italian Style Pasta Boston Cream Pie Succotash Okra and Tomato Stewed Tomatoes Stewed Tomatoes Mixed Vegetables Gumbo ! Back to Basics Circuit Spanish Rice Blueberry Cobbler Broccoli Broccoli The Aragon Dining Facility announces new hours of operation, effective Oct. 1 Course - 11 a.m. 556-4462. Weekdays/Weekends: Breakfast 5:30 – 8 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Dinner 4 – 6 p.m.; Holidays/Down days: Supper 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; All carry out times 7 – 9 p.m. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 17 www.peterson.af.mil Aerial fire fighters complete deployment By Tech. Sgt. David D. Morton to our fire fighting mission,” said Lt. Public Affairs Col. Luke Coker, 302nd AW, chief of plans and programs. Colonel Coker has After three months of fighting served as mission commander for a wild-land fires in the Western United majority of the unit’s fire fighting States, the 302nd Airlift Wing’s aerial deployments. firefighters have returned home. “This is the first year we’ve been The Modular Airborne Fire used tactically, and something the Fighting System firefighters were acti- USDA Forest Service decided to try vated May 24 and originally sent to this fire-fighting season. Once a fire Williams Gateway Air Tanker Base in exceeded 500 acres we were supposed Mesa, Ariz. The team was sent there to to pull off and reset for initial attack,” augment the United States Department he said. of Agriculture Forest Service fighting Recent statistics prior to the wild-land fires in Arizona, Colorado MAFFS deactivation indicated an and Utah. increase in the unit’s activity as “There were significant fire starts opposed to other fire fighting seasons. in Arizona this year according to the The wing’s MAFFS units were credited Secretary of the Interior, Gail Norton, with 329 sorties, 326 drops, 349 hours who was one of many dignitaries visit- flown, 869,029 gallons and 7,891,931 ing our site,” said Senior Master Sgt. pounds of retardant expelled during the Tim Sandon, 731st Airlift Squadron, wild-fire missions. “but she also indicated more acreage “This is the busiest we’ve been was saved this year as opposed to last.” since we acquired the MAFFS mission The MAFFS unit later received in 1993,” said Colonel Coker. “Our orders to transfer operations to a for- maintenance and support personnel ward base located at Hill AFB, Utah. exceeded the call and really stood up to They proceeded to fight other fires in the challenge. southern Idaho, Washington, Oregon “Once again, we have stood up to and Nevada. They later deployed to the plate as a unit,” echoed Chief Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore., Master Sgt. Ron Bebow, 302nd AW and Geiger Field, Spokane, Wash. maintenance superintendent. “We pro- “We were actually considered ini- vided every possible requirement need- tial attack this year,” said Master Sgt. ed to fly daily, repair discrepancies and Tom Farley, 731st AS flight engineer. bring the aircraft and personnel back “Two crews did close to 100 drops in a home. The aircraft performed to the week. Fifty-some drops per two aircraft level of quality maintenance we put is the most I’ve ever seen since I joined into them.” MAFFS in 1996.” Colonel Coker added, “Another One cause of the increase in mil- possibility for an increase in the Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Spike Riley itary assistance was due to two com- 302nd AW’s fire fighting activity Master Sgt. Dave Gilson, 731st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, works the controls mercial air tanker accidents in 2002. this year was the 146th AW located of the Modular Airborne Firefighting System, over the wild land fires of Another reason is that some older com- at Point Magu, Channel Islands, Calif., Arizona, Colorado and Utah this summer. Sergeant Gilson was sent to Williams mercial air tankers are being discontin- converting over to the C-130J Gateway Air Tanker Base in Mesa, Arizona as part of the 302nd Air Wing team ued until completion of further testing. model aircraft and performing other that deployed to augment the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. “Initial attack was something new duties overseas.” Another round of Joint Forge rotations wrapping up By Tech. Sgt. David D. Morton The missions included conducting airlift al challenges, the biggest was the logistics of operating Front Range Flyer operations delivering equipment, supplies and the mission out of Spangdahlem Air Base while the humanitarian goods to Bosnia, Hungary, Albania, Ramstein runway underwent repair.” The 302nd Airlift Wing will complete five more Turkey, Macedonia, Africa and Italy throughout the “The rainbow operation in place now is a remark- rounds of Operation Joint Forge rotations in early European theater. able effort for mission accomplishment,” said Chief October. Stationed out of Ramstein Air Base, “Typically, we were rotating 15-member crews in Deylius. “It amazed me, with all the units represented, Germany, members of the wing’s 731st Airlift every two weeks. Some volunteered to stay the entire the overall attitude was to focus on mission comple- Squadron and 302nd Maintenance Group will com- time,” said Captain Savage. Other airlift squadron tion. We weren’t individuals. We were Delta Squadron, plete the 2 ½-month deployment Oct. 8. members included members from avionics, and the the proof and pride of the Air Force Reserve Command “We were basically assuming missions of the fuel and engine shops.” and the Total Force concept.” 37th Airlift Squadron deployed to other locations,” “My involvement in Joint Forge this time was Aside from the normal mission, two aircraft from said Capt. Mike Savage, 731st aircraft pilot. The 37th from a different perspective,” said Chief Master Sgt. the wing had the opportunity to provide humanitarian AS is part of the 86th Airlift Wing and host unit for Eric Deylius, 731st AS chief flight engineer. “I went as relief into Beslan, Russia in support of the recent ter- Joint Forge operations. the maintenance chief to fill a short fall. I faced sever- rorist attack on a school there.

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The Falcons allowed only 22 touchdown run giving Navy a 21-14 lead Air Force Academy’s chances to Alec Messerall. Now at the Navy 19, yards and no first downs through about at the 4:15 point. regain the Commander-in-Chief’s Carney hit Darnell Stephens for a touch- 25 minutes of the second half. Air Force’s response was swift. Led Trophy got booted by the “worst down on the next play. The quarterback Facing third down deep in Falcon again by Carney’s passing, the Falcons kicker in college football” Sept. 30 tied the game at 14 running in for the territory, Navy turned to Polanco’s arm tied the game on his 12-yard pass when a Navy field goal handed the two-point conversion with 7 minutes, 50 for the help. The senior stepped back to to Waller, followed by a point-after Falcons a 24-21 loss. seconds left in the fourth quarter. pass, rolled to his right to escape the Air kick with 2:21 left. Waller (102) During the game, ESPN com- Although Air Force’s defense strug- Force rush and threw a 66-yard strike to and Messerall (103) each finished mentators referred to Midshipman the game with more than 100 place-kicker Geoff Blumenfeld’s 0- yards receiving. 4 track record on three-pointers this Polanco gave the Midship- year, but Blumenfeld had the last men a 14-6 lead after two quar- word, however, when he booted a ters. The quarterback attacked 30-yard shot with four seconds left with both arm and legs notching a to give Navy the win. 13-yard touchdown pass and an Air Force gave Blumenfeld 18-yard scoring run. lots of time to think about the play, Air Force kicker Mike twice calling timeout just as he Greenway was good for two short lined up to kick. But the tactic field goals early in the game. failed, and the senior split the Both opportunities came after uprights, leaped over an Air Force Navy stopped Falcon drives deep defender and pumped his fist as he into the red zone. ran toward the sideline. The victory eliminates Air Both teams are known for Force from CINC Trophy compe- their rushing attacks which rank tition. Even with an Air Force win among the nation’s best each year. over Army, coupled with a Navy Despite this, the game came loss to West Point, Navy would down to key passing plays by the keep the trophy. Falcons’ Shaun Carney and Navy’s Navy (5-0) looks to win the Aaron Polanco. trophy outright by beating Army Carney, after being replaced Photo by Charley Starr on Dec. 4. by backup Adam Fitch in the third Falcon running back Anthony Butler eluded tacklers in the first quarter of Air Force’s Air Force (2-3) is mired in quarter, came back to engineer a home game against service rival Navy on Sept. 30. Navy won the game 24-21 eliminating its worst start since 1994 when it game-tying drive on three passes. Air Force from competition for this year’s Commander-in-Chief Trophy. began 0-3. SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004 19 Air Force, Navy face off prior to game By Lt. Col. Michael T. Farrell Once again, the Air Force proved that air Electronic Systems Center Combatant Commanders’ Systems superiority extends from the ground up on the Pep rally supporters rally high plains of Colorado. The battle between the Air Force and During the course of the day’s festivities, support for Combined Navy extended beyond the gridiron here Sept. besides the tug-of-war competition, the partici- 29 at Detachment 5. pants competed in several events including a Federal Campaign The day before the big AF vs Navy game, Dizzy Bat Hot Dog Relay; Kick, Punt and Pass spirits soared when approximately 250 mem- contest; Pie-in-the-Face event; and silent auc- By Walt Johnson bers of the Air Force Electronic Systems Center tion of items contributed by local Colorado Sports Writer Detachment 5, Space & Missile Center Log- Springs businesses. A final goal of the AF/ istics Support Squadron joined U.S. Northern Navy Pep Rally was to raise funds for the Even before the Air Force and Naval Academy football teams Command Navy personnel to participate in a Combined Federal Campaign. met Thursday night at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium pre-game pep rally televised by ESPN. Air Force fans hung a “Sink Navy” sign to compete for the commander-in-chief’s trophy, teams from the Air Various team sports and games were held, over the detachment’s entrance for the event. Force and Navy were competing for another outstanding cause here. such as a push-up contest and a tug-of-war The Navy, however, sunk the Air Force during Air Force and Navy people from the Combined Integrated where Air Force personnel matched muscle the game with a final score of 24-21, kicking a Facility on the base’s east side joined up to celebrate together in com- against a contingent of Navy personnel. field goal in the final seconds. petitive sports and fundraising before the game for a great cause – the Combined Federal Campaign, according to John Ownby, event organizer. The CFC kicks off today and it just happened to fall close enough to the date for the Air Force-Navy game that a fundraising idea turned into a fundraising reality according to Ownby. “In years past the game always fell right in the middle of CFC season, so this has become an additional fundraiser event for the campaign. We’re right at the beginning of the season this year, so it’s a good way to kick it off,” Ownby said. Ownby said the coordination for the event took some time because of the community involvement that went into planning the event. He added there was also a need to make sure the day would be something members of the Air Force and Navy communities would look forward to. It would be the beginning of the events that lead to the annual football game. “The idea for a fundraiser like this got started in June when we were looking for someone to coordinate an event in support of the Air Force-Navy game. Two years ago there was a big pep rally before the Air Force-Notre Dame game, when both teams came in unde- feated.” Ownby said, “That was an ad hoc event where we were able to put a lot of things together in a short time. We wanted this to be a little more organized because our two goals were for people to have fun and raise money for the Combined Federal campaign. I think we Courtesy Photo succeeded in both of those goals,” Air Force members (front) take on Navy at the Tug-o-war during the Air Force vs Navy Pep “The week was pretty hectic and I was worried we wouldn’t be Rally Sept. 29. Members of the Air Force Electronic Systems Center Detachment 5, Space able to get everything done. We had to coordinate a silent auction & Missile Center Logistics Support Squadron joined U.S. Northern Command prior to the consisting of things donated by local businesses and individual dona- battle for the Commander in Chief’s Trophy, Sept. 30. tions. From the very beginning everyone told me to do the best you can, it will all come together the day of the event and it looks like it has done just that. One of the things we knew was the competitive Intramural Flag Football standings nature of the two services would come out this week and that is why Games played thru Sept. 30 721st SFS 1 1 USNORTHCOM 0 1 we had competitive events like the tug-o-war and the hot dog relay. I L1st SPCS 4 0 AFOTEC DET4 1 1 21st CONS 0 1 thought if we had that type of competition it would get people to 21st MDG 3 0 721st MSG 1 1 21st CPTS/DS 0 1 come out and get them excited about the game,” Ownby said. Team Colorado 1 0 21st SCS 1 1 ARSTART 0 2 The event was so successful Ownby believes “this is something 21st CES 1 0 CMOC 1 2 AFSPC CSS 1 2 we want to make a regular event here. I don’t know if I will be the 21st SFS 2 1 AFSPC CSS 1 2 one coordinating it, but we want to make it an annual event,” Ownby said with a smile. Peterson bowling league competition for all levels By Walt Johnson fact, we have three more teams this year than we did last Air Force Academy band who participate in our Sports Writer year,” Laney said. league,” Laney said. Peterson hosts three base leagues. The leagues “I believe people bowl because it is a fun sport. One of the most popular intramural sports on base bowl Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons at 3:30 People understand you don’t have to be exceptionally has nothing to with making a basket, scoring a run or p.m. Our Wednesday league has 16 teams while the good to participate in bowling. Everyone may not getting a touchdown. Instead it involves making a split, Thursday and Friday leagues have 14 teams. Though feel like they could play basketball or football because balancing out your teammates and just having a whole there are three separate leagues, it is one program. “We you have to have a certain skill level, but everyone lot of old fashioned fun. have the largest bowling league in Colorado Springs can bowl at a competitive level,” Laney added. “Even if The base intramural bowling program is so which is sanctioned through the American Bowling you aren’t the greatest bowler in the world you can popular; it has the distinction of having the highest Congress and the Women’s International Bowling compete in our league because it is a handicap league. participation level of any sport not only on base but in Congress and the Colorado Springs Bowling Also bowling is a team sport and even if you don’t the city of Colorado Springs according to Stephanie Association,” Laney said. personally bowl well your teammates might have a great Laney, secretary of the Peterson Air Force Base intramu- Laney said the credit for the league’s popularity night and it balance it out.” ral bowling league. rests with the local Air Force community. They take The base bowling program is not just about fun and Laney said the league here is so popular that the part in a sport that is a test of skill that almost anyone can games, it does impact who wins the coveted comman- base has to have three nights set aside to handle the num- try to match. der’s trophy, given to unit’s for intramural sports ber of teams that participate in the most recognized “The patronage of the people here is the best thing supremacy each year. bowling program in Colorado Springs. “This has always about our program. The good thing is we accommodate The top eight teams in each league compete for the been a great program. the people from Schriever Air Force Base and Cheyenne base championship at the end of the season. Teams get When I took over these duties last November I was Mountain Air Force Station, as well as Team Pete, for our points toward the commander’s trophy since this is part told there’s always a great turnout for bowling here. In bowling leagues. I also have three teams from the of the fitness center’s intramural program.