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September 26, 2013 Vol COMMANDER’S CORNER: ARE YOU A NERO, ZERO OR HERO? - PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, September 26, 2013 Vol. 57 No. 38 Colorado Airmen, C-130s return from Southwest Asia By Maj. Corinna Moylan 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 302nd Airlift Wing wel- comed home approximately 150 Airmen Sept. 18 from a four-month de- ployment to Southwest Asia. The wing’s Air Force Reservists and Active Duty personnel provided C-130 airlift support to U.S. Central Command operations. While deployed, members of the 302nd Operations Group flew hundreds of airlift missions moving troops, wounded warriors and cargo. The deployed members of the 302nd Maintenance Group provided aircraft maintenance support ensuring fully mission capable C-130s in Southwest Asia. “Once again this wing’s Airmen have succeeded in expertly performing all aspects of a challenging airlift mission in a demanding desert environment during the extreme heat of the summer months,” said Col. Jay Pittman, commander of the 302nd AW. Reservist Capt. Daniel Lambrecht, a 731st Airlift Squadron pilot and wood worker in his civilian job, said that though this was his first deploy- ment, he felt prepared. “These guys set us up pretty well with knowing what to expect,” he said. “The unit as a group worked pretty well together and nobody was left be- hind. We were over there as a family. We train together and fight together.” According to Lambrecht, heat, humidity, long hours, good camaraderie and a sense of fulfillment defined his deployment experience. “We did some aeromedical evacuation missions. You leave from one of those missions and you always have a good sense of accomplishment because you are getting somebody back that needs it,” he said. “We hauled a lot of people and a lot of cargo,” That was the basis of a most of our missions. (We had) pretty long missions and long days and after you were done you might be tired, but you always had that sense of accomplishment and that felt good.” Lambrecht said he would do it again, but ideally, not right away. “It was definitely worth it. I would go again, but I’ll give it a little time yet to figure out who my family is again and they can do the same for me.” Lambrecht’s wife and two year old son awaited his return. “My wife looked great and got a special shirt that said ‘My Airman comes home today,”” he said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Rob Bussard) His son wore a shirt that read “Get out of my way I get my daddy back Maj. Jon Magee, a C-130 pilot with the 731st Airlift Squadron greets his daughter Alyssa after landing Sept. 18, 2013 at today.” Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Magee had just returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia along with approximately 150 See Airmen page 16 other members of the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing. You are not forgotten By Steve Brady 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A jet cutting through the cool, overcast sky provided a somber backdrop for the Peterson POW/MIA ceremony Sept. 20 at the base chapel. The guest speaker was retired Col. Paul Robinson, an Air Force pilot taken as a POW in Vietnam July 1, 1972. He was held captive until March 28, 1973, when he was released following the signing of the Paris Peace Treaty in January. He shared his story of being held prisoner. Robinson was assigned to the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in January 1972. On July 1, he was flying an F-4 Phantom on a patrol mis- sion over Vietnam when his aircraft was hit by a surface to air missile. He ejected and landed in a rice paddy north of Hanoi, and was quickly surrounded by farmers and a militia. They stripped him of his uniform, blindfold and beat him, and took him to the infamous Hanoi Hilton for interrogation. He was held there with hundreds of other POWs — about 700 were held POW during the Vietnam War — in poor conditions. They slept on cement floors with only a rice mat (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Howk) and subsisted on a diet of pumpkin and wheat soup. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Chief Master Sgt. Richard Redman (left) 21st Space Wing com- “I did come out in relatively good shape,” Robinson said, as torturing the POWs had mand chief, Col. Michael Hough, 21st SW vice commander, and retired Col. Paul Robinson, place a wreath at ended in 1969. Robinson credited the “unsung heroines,” the POWs’ wives who took their the Peterson POW/MIA memorial Sept. 20. Robinson was an Air Force pilot taken as a POW in Vietnam July See POW/MIA page 17 1, 1972, and was the guest speaker at the Peterson POW/MIA observance at the base chapel. Robinson was held POW for nine months at the Hanoi Hilton. INSIDE East gate hours change News 1-10 Hours of operation at the east gate are Briefs 15 changing Oct. 1. New hours are: Space Classifieds 18 World CMAFS Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Series cleanup Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Page 5 Page 6 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, September 26, 2013 www.peterson.af.mil 5th Anniversary Celebration! FREE! Saturday, October 19, 2013 FREE! Live Demonstrations and performances including: • Argentine Tango, Salsa, Cha-cha-cha and Bollywood Dance by Springs Rhythm • Lion and Dragon Dance • Cooking Demos, Food Samples, Big Savings, • Street-wise Self Defense by CFMAF.com Door Prize and a FREE Gift with purchase of • Jazz and Hip-Hop Dance by Kemper Dance Academy $20 or more (while supplies last) • Filipino Dance (Tinikling, Pandango sa Ilaw and This event is free and a good chance Wasiwas Dance) by Filipino-American Community for the whole family to enjoy and learn of Southern Colorado about multiple cultures Now carrying Asian, Mexican, European products $11.99 $1.99 $6.50 $6.99 /lb /lb /each /each Live Fresh Lobster Fresh Chicken Breast SKY Flakes Saltine Casalina Extra Virgin Crackers 850 gr Blend 33.8 fl oz $1.79 $0.79 $0.89 $0.99 $4.99 /each /lb /lb /lb /lb Persimmon Honeycrisp apple Shanghai Bokchoi Pomegranate Live Tilapia sian acifi c arket A PSale effective 09/27/13 - 10/02/13M Always Low Prices! FRESH & FROZEN FOOD FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! 615 Wooten Rd., Suite 160 • 719-573-7500 • Open daily 9am -8pm SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, September 26, 2013 3 21ST SPACE WING 21st Space Wing Commander Col. John Shaw COMMANDER’S CORNER Chief of Public Affairs 1st Lt. Stacy Glaus Editorial Staff Are you a Nero, Zero or Hero? Chief of Internal Information Mr. Steve Brady CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE positive and never underestimate the impact Staff Writer STATION, Colo. — Questions and stories Col. Travis one person can have to make a difference in are powerful ways to convey messages. I Michael Golembesky Harsha the world. If you have not seen it yet, watch still remember my high school principal, Wayne Hines, asking our entering freshman the film “Pay it Forward” for what some do Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers 721st Mission Support Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, class, “Are you a Nero, Zero or Hero?” and Group commander and to make a difference and inspire others to 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. explaining its meaning. CMAFS installation Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the On a normal bell curve, from left to right, do the same. After you watch the movie, I 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force commander newspaper is an authorized publication for members of fall Nero, Zero and Hero. challenge you to “Pay it Forward.” the U.S. military services. For Nero, think class bully. Based on the With an all-volunteer force and our coun- Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the Roman emperor who burnt down much of official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, his empire, Nero is someone selfish, undis- try at war, I want to thank each of you for the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. ciplined and destructive. Left unchecked, First), is dedicated to his team first (Service making a difference and inspiring me. What The appearance of advertising in this publication, Nero’s negative behavior destroys morale, Before Self) and always strives to be the best can be more noble than selflessly willing including inserts or supplements, does not constitute unit cohesion and readiness. (Excellence In All We Do). endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, Much less destructive but not putting to lay down your life so that others may or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. Proud, professional and positive, Hero is Everything advertised in this publication shall be made forth any more effort than absolutely nec- live in freedom and have a safer and better essary, Zero aims for mediocrity and usually who everyone wants on their team. Hero available for purchase, use or patronage without regard brings out the good in others and is always world? Thanks to our loved ones for their to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital achieves it. Just squeaking by, Zero barely status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other seems to exist and wants little to do with ready, willing and able to answer the call daily service, sacrifice and support.
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