1St SOPS Ops Accepts ORS-5 by Airman 1St Class William Tracy 50Th Space Wing Public Affairs SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo
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COLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP Thursday, June 7, 2018 www.csmng.com Vol. 12 No. 23 Did you know? 1st SOPS ops accepts ORS-5 By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 1st Space Operations Squadron accepted operational control of the Operationally STAGE 2 FIRE Responsive Space-5 satellite system through United States Strategic Command during a ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, RESTRICTIONS May 31. “It’s been a lot of work, but it’s a significant accomplishment to see the satellite become fully operational,” said Lt. Col. Mark Bigley, commander of the 1st SOPS. “This significantly increases our space No open fires, no outdoor situational awareness.” cooking except for the use of pro- The ORS-5 furthers the 50th Space Wing’s mission by delivering pane grills, no use of fireworks global, persistent, optical tracking of satellites in geosynchronous orbit. and no outdoor smoking on base “This enables a whole new level of continuous space situational awareness to ensure all 50th SW and United States geosynchronous assets remain secure, aiding our defense capabilities,” said Capt. Base Briefs John Cantu, systems integration planner and ORS-5 team member Spouses are invited to with 1st SOPS. events marked with Members of the 14th Air Force, 1st and 7th SOPS, the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Space Rapid Capabilities Office, the 18th Courtesy graphic THIS WEEK Space Control Squadron and National Air and Space Intelligence Pictured is a graphic representation of the Operationally Responsive Space-5 satellite system, which Center supported getting the satellite into operational status, playing initiated operations May 31, 2018. ORS-5 furthers the 50th Space Wing’s mission by delivering global, persistent, optical tracking of satellites in geosynchronous orbit. Marriage Retreat slots a role in ensuring the satellite functions properly and confirming available the accuracy and quality of data ORS-5 transmitted. The 50th Space Wing Chaplain’s “We made sure our crews were ready for ops acceptance,” Cantu ORS-5’s operations impact both U.S. allies and adversaries, said. “We also worked with these agencies closely to ensure there were Office will host a free marriage re- strengthening U.S. space defense. no critical issues, performed acquisitions and other essential duties.” treat Friday – Sunday in Breckenridge, “By increasing the amount of sensor coverage, we are able to Bigley said the rapid four-year concept-to-operations acceptance Colorado. There are two slots available cover and defend more aspects of the 50th Space Wing’s mission,” timeframe easily meets the SpRCO’s intent of “delivering capabili- Bigley said. and it is first come, first served. To reg- ties to the warfighter in operationally relevant time frames,” - an ister, contact the 50th SW Chaplains Cantu added ORS-5 is a milestone for 1st SOPS and satellite op- accomplishment of its own. erations in general. Office at 567-3705 or 567-5473. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory- “I’m excited,” he said. “This is a whole new level of awareness, Building 210 parking built ORS-5 satellite is one of three low-Earth orbit satellites that 1st giving us near-constant surveillance and enabling new defensive SOPS commands. Its services of scanning the geosynchronous-orbit tactics and techniques.” lots to close belt assists a region that is home to critical U.S. communications. The Building 210 parking lot will be ORS-5 was launched August 26, 2017 from Cape Canaveral Air See ORS-5 page 18 closed for repairs 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 Force Station, Florida. p.m. Sunday. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Marquis Williams at 567-4323. Motorcycle ride SRBC hosts annual Golf Summer Classic The Space Range Booster Club is memorializes fallen officers hosting the 3rd annual Golf Summer Classic Friday at the United States Air By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright Force Academy. Registration is at 8 a.m. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs and shotgun start is at 9 a.m. This will SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE be a four-person scramble. Prices are BASE, Colo. — One-hundred rid- as follows: $45 for E1-E4/cadet, $60 for ers participated in the 5th Annual E5 and above/Department of Defense Front Range Fallen Officer civilians and $95 for civilians. For more Memorial Motorcycle Ride that information or to sign up, contact Capt. traveled through Schriever Air Shawn Woodall or Staff Sgt. Maurice Force Base, Colorado, June 1. Moyer at 567-0562. The record-setting num- ber of riders first gathered at More Briefs page 4 Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, before riding Sign up for weekly Schriever through Fort Carson, Schriever announcements, news and more. AFB, Peterson Air Force Base, Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click and the United States Air Force “Public Affairs” under featured links. Academy. The event conclud- ed with a barbeque back at Cheyenne Mountain AFS. Public Affairs “We do this as part of our way of recognizing our law enforce- U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright ment officers who have fallen in the line of duty such as Deputy One-hundred riders leave Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., as part of the 5th Annual Front Range Fallen Officer Memorial Inside Motorcycle Ride June 1, 2018. The group first gathered at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, before riding through Micah Flick from the El Paso Wounded Warrior Games ................6 Fort Carson, Schriever AFB, Peterson Air Force Base, and the United States Air Force Academy. AF week in photos .........................12 County Sheriff’s office,” said Ultimate champion ........................ 17 Scott Deeds, chief of plans and programs with the 721st Security “Have you noticed, when you with great sacrifice,” said Ronnie “For me, it’s an opportunity Forces Squadron and event orga- see bikers pass each other they James, unit security manager to reflect on the service of all in nizer. “I don’t want these indi- often wave,” Deeds asked. “There with the 2nd Space Operations the police business and the ulti- viduals forgotten so we will take is a bond on a motorcycle which Squadron. “As a retired security mate sacrifices of a few,” Speck the time to remember them and cannot be accomplished sitting forces member, I've lost several said. “But more than that, it’s to their sacrifice.” in a car. Now, coupled with our brothers who fell wearing the pay respect to those loved ones According to Deeds, any me- backgrounds in law enforcement, shield or badge while defending still with us who received a call morial ride is special but motor- it solidifies our band of brothers.” this great nation. I ride for them.” one night or day that drastically cycle riders share a special bond, Two of Schriever AFB’s own Lt. Col. Michael Speck, com- changed their lives forever. Those which mirrors the bond between were among the band of brothers mander of the 50th Security left behind live each day missing law enforcement professionals. for the ride. Forces Squadron, also partici- See Motorcycle ride page 19 “Wearing the shield comes pated in the ride. 2 June 7, 2018 Schriever Sentinel Summer is here. DRIVE APPROPRIATELY SOMETHING TO FIT ALL BUDGETS! OVER 200 CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & 4X4’S IN STOCK! All prices plus tax. No additional dealer fees. 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