COMMANDER’S CORNER: CATALYZE THE CHANGE - PAGE 2 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
Thursday, September 20, 2018 Vol. 62 No. 38 21st Space Wing celebrates Air Force's birthday
(U.S. Air Force photo by Carrie Grover) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, rides a mechanical bull at The Club, Sept. 14, 2018, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The 21st Force Support Squadron put together a birthday party to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday. Airmen came to celebrate with cake, activities and camaraderie.
By Alethea Smock 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen from across Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, came together at The Club to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday Sept. 14, 2018. The Air Force first came into being Sept. 18, 1947, by separating the Army Air Corps from the U. S. Army. The innovations from the pilots from that era carried through to each war and resulted in the Air Force owning air, space and cyber. Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, touched on that heritage in his address to base personnel. “We come from a long line of innovators,” said Moore. “Remember your heritage as we bring innovative thinking to space. It’s an honor to serve with you.” The 21st Force Support Squadron put together a selection of (U.S. Air Force photo by Carrie Grover) activities, food, birthday cake, and a live band. With the warm PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior leaders from the 21st Space Wing cut a birthday cake at The Club Sept. 14th, 2018, weather, the celebration was held outside. on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, to celebrate the Air Force’s 71st birthday. The Air Force became its own service Sept. 18, 1947.
INSIDE News 1-16 21st Briefs 4 SLOTUS Space Wing Classifieds 17 lands at Command AF Week Crossword 18 Peterson structure in photos Page 3 Page 10 Page 14 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, September 20, 2018 www.peterson.af.mil 21ST SPACE WING COMMANDER’S CORNER Catalyze the change PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “The dog- What does that mean? mas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy It means we need to thaw out old thinking – the present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and By Chief Master frozen middle. We must retrain our brains to look we must rise – with the occasion. As our case is new, so Sgt. Jacob at failure as a positive and necessary step of success. we must think anew, and act anew.” – Abraham Lincoln Economist and diplomat John Kenneth Galbraith puts Lincoln saw it coming from a mile away and change, Simmons it this way, “Forced with the choice between changing the instance of becoming different, is now upon us. their minds and proving that they don’t have to, ev- Without a doubt, we live in historic times. The dialogue eryone gets busy doing the latter.” is shifting, the capability is exponentially evolving, 21st Space Wing While the mind is difficult to change, the heart can information is saturating, and the brilliant curiosity be a mountain to move. We need to embody servant of our Airmen has never been in higher demand. The leadership and make it our goal daily to remove obsta- impossible has entered the realm of the soon-to-be pos- a monopoly on progress. In fact, if you listen, you’ll cles that inhibit an Airman’s ideas. If there is a process sible. If we remember the words of Nelson Mandela, “It hear determined breathing and quickening footsteps that our Airmen are questioning or want to change always seems impossible until it’s done,” we too would approaching. and the reason it is still around is “because that’s how recognize that now, right now, is our what if moment. Our adversaries are not afraid to take chances and we’ve always done it,” or “no one will allow that,” – push Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw suggested accept risk to close the gap. They are experimenting those possible solutions forward that could benefit that “Nothing is ever accomplished by a reasonable for experience, leaping to learn lessons, gambling to your section and the base as a whole. Don’t hold them man. The reasonable man adopts himself to the world; gain ground, and in many areas, drafting in lane or back – we need every ounce they’ve got. the unreasonable one persist in trying to adapt the keeping pace with us step-for-step. All they need now Arguably the greatest to play the game, Michael world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on to overtake us is an opening – a seam of our superiority Jordan attributed his success directly to his failures. the unreasonable man” – and thus our progress as satisfaction, a crease of our creative complacency, an “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost the most dominant and lethal Air Force to ever take indication of our ingenuity interruption, or a fatigue, almost 300 games. Twenty six times I’ve been trusted to the skies, space, and cyberspace hinge on the un- fall, or faint in our focus. to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed reasonable Airman. Young Airmen – You have the answers. My father over and over and over again in my life. And that is Everything that’s possible today was once believed taught me when someone offers you a seat at the table impossible. Roger Bannister understood that as the why I succeed.” don’t just take up space – fill the space, and when invited sports (and medical) world, the so-called “experts,” The world around us is changing more rapidly than to speak, don’t just say something – have something told him the four minute mile barrier could never be ever – it is extremely dynamic; actually it is volatile. broken. Yet since he shattered the glass in 1954, more to say. His message to me was to be a contributor to Our true edge is today’s Airman have always known than 1,400 athletes have achieved what was once un- the conversation, not just a consumer. We need every it to be. Their constant has always been change – they reasonable. More interesting, that bar is now the stan- Airman to be a contributor – to catalyze the change. It thrive in the stuff – that’s what we’ve got to tap into. dard to be considered a serious competitor; let alone is time to push through the status quo. Take ownership Adaptive, Innovative, Resilient, Motivated, Agile, a champion – it is the new normal. It just had to be and shape where we are going, don’t just sit back and Networked. That is who and what an A.I.R.M.A.N. is. done once – there was no going back after that. We, as settle for an inheritance. As our wing commander has We have the opportunity to capitalize on and exploit Airmen, need to be more unreasonable. Just imagine directed: be aggressive! their strengths, and cultivate them into the Airmen what we could accomplish if we’d only give ourselves Leaders – I firmly believe the challenge isn’t as leaders that will soon replace us, but we’ve got to pass permission, or better yet: the expectation to try. much about our most junior Airmen’s want to incu- the baton and get out of their way! I’m not encouraging Before you take the relay baton to blaze off on your bate innovative change, as it is about our will to brave leaders to leave Airmen to their own devices; all thrust lap, understand that the lead established by those that with them into the unknown. Many of us are more and no vector – after all, experience is the greatest ran before us is collapsing and the advantage we have than set in our ways – we are frozen solid in place. teacher. I believe true leadership is all about change. enjoyed and exploited has proven not to be eternally Contrary to what we might think, it is no longer safe Sustaining stagnation really only needs management. exclusive – but rather in the wake of our success; ideas there. I’ll echo our 18th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Leadership is all about moving. It is all about making and inventiveness are more increasingly illusive. It’s Force Kaleth O. Wright’s words when I say we have to a difference. It is not about standing still. not that we’ve slowed down, it’s that others are sprint- become more comfortable at failing forward. In fact, Create a condition for controlled chaos. Cultivate a ing as we continue to pace ourselves. We don’t own we need to reward it. culture of capable – catalyze the change!
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HEALTH PROMOTION ACTIVITIES CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP several events including the retreat Ceremony at 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP The Health Promotion office will be hosting several events during ADVERTISING Vosler NCO. Advertising Director the next weeks. Call Health Promotion for any questions or to register, Jeff Moore WANTED: CHILDREN’S MINISTRY PROVIDER 556-4292. [email protected] October 2nd at 5 p.m.: Evening 12- Week Weight Loss Class Account Executives The Peterson Air Force Base Chapel currently has one Children’s October 3rd at 8 a.m.: Heart Health Class Tammy Fogall Ministry Provider contract position available for bid Sept. 6. Statements October 10th at 11:30 a.m.: Lunchtime 12-Week Weight Loss Class [email protected] of work with full specifications and qualifications along with bid docu- Monty Hatch October 24th at 8 a.m.: Sleep Health Class [email protected] ments can be obtained at the Peterson AFB Chapel Office Bldg. 1410/455 October 26th at 11:30 a.m.: Cooking Class; Dish: Butternut Squash Vanessa Nagel Vincent Street, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Monday thru Friday Pasta [email protected] 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. & Sun 9 — 11 a.m. Resumes and sealed bids ART DEPARTMENT are due to the Chapel Office no later than 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6. Qualified SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS Art Director applicants will be notified of specific interview date and time on Sept. The Society of Military Widows is open to all Military Widows of any Melissa Edwards 7 1:30 — 4:30p.m. An interview will be required. Basis of Award is on branch of military service, regardless of the spouses rank. The Pikes Production Manager the best value to the government. A Criminal History Background Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets Wednesday Jayson Peters investigation will be conducted upon contract award. For more infor- Graphic Designers the 26th at 10:30 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Please call Rowdy Tompkins mation on the application process or these positions, contact Master 331-6689 or 260-8172 for more information. Elena Trapp Sergeant Lance Tressler at 556-4442 or email at [email protected]. Colorado Publishing House WINGMAN DAY Chairman of the Board FIRE PREVENTION WEEK The 21st Space Wing will hold a Wingman Day Sep. 28 For wing John Weiss Lots of fun activities are planned for the week of Oct. 4 — 12 for personnel remember to take photos of your group doing their activity Executive Editor Emeritus fire prevention week. Meet Sparky the dog, get a pizza delivered, and and hashtag it on Instagram with #wingmanpete. We want to see your Ralph Routon Circulation Coordinator participate in the muster and more! See below. resiliency plans in action! Tim Kranz • Tuesday: Sparky will greet people at the West Gate in the morning For the greater base population, call ahead for appointments with and there will be a parade through housing from 4:30 — 6 p.m. and the 21st Space Wing offices Friday, Sept. 28 to ensure the office is open. Vandenberg launches Delta II ICESat-2
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen from the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, and surrounding bases were the first in the AF to receive extensive culinary training Sept. 11-14, 2018 as part of the Department of Defense’s Go for Green 2.0 initiative. During the four-day training, master chefs from the Culinary Institute of America taught Airmen skills to improve overall food quality in regards to the G4G program. “G4G is a DoD program that’s been around since 2011; most people recognize it from the red, yellow and green signs,” said Tech. Sgt. Rachel Tate, Air Force Services Agency food and beverage manager. “With G4G 2.0, we contacted the CIA’s trained dietician to help recode all our recipes. There were certain things we didn’t take into account before, that we’re taking into account now – for example, sodium content.” The objective of G4G is to teach DFAC patrons what to eat for optimal performance. The upgraded menu includes specialty salads, wraps, breakfast grain bowls, as well as more bean, grain, and vegetable options. “There have been a lot of good changes in the last few days,” said Airman 1st Class Jose Mendoza, 21st Force Support Squadron food service apprentice. “The (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Kenney) salad bar was upgraded to be called the pure bar, and that’s what it is: pure. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — James Hanyzeski, a Culinary Institute of America certified master chef, explains We now have higher quality, fresher, and healthier options for our customers.” cooking techniques to food service specialists at the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 11, Throughout the week, CIA master chefs emphasized the importance of 2018. The food service specialists will use these new skills to better prepare food in alignment with the Department of Defense’s providing fresh, high-quality food to customers. Go for Green initiative. G4G teaches DFAC patrons to make the best food choices to fuel their body. “They’ve taught us how to blanch vegetables to make them look more fresh and colorful,” said Mendoza. “Our customers are really liking the changes because it’s something totally different. I personally like the pure bar the most because it provides healthier options for our customers, myself included.” Airmen and facility managers from eight bases came to Peterson to learn new techniques to improve in their DFACs. “We brought in Airmen from the surrounding bases so they can take the knowledge and implement it at their base,” said Tate. “We’re going to six bases total and bringing people in to be trained as well. A lot of the people coming to the training are managers, so this may be new for them if they’re not in the kitchen a lot anymore. They’re learning techniques first-hand to bring back and implement in their facilities.” Mendoza said working with Airmen from other DFACs has helped broaden his perspective. “I like working with the people from other bases because they offer differ- ent viewpoints and have new ideas on how to do things to make our DFAC a better place,” said Mendoza. New options will continue to have the familiar color labels – green (high-per- formance fuel), yellow (moderate-performance fuel), and red (low-performance fuel). (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Kenney) The Aragon DFAC is open for all Peterson AFB personnel for breakfast from PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Food service specialists prepare items for the pure bar at the Aragon Dining Facility on 6-8 a.m. and is available for all meal-card holders for lunch and dinner services. Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2018. The pure bar is part of the Department of Defense’s Go for Green initiative For more information on the G4G initiative, please contact the Aragon and is an upgrade to the traditional salad bar, including beans, grains, fresh and roasted vegetable options. Dining Facility at 719-556-4180. SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, September 20, 2018 www.peterson.af.mil
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(Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Nello Miele) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Marines help a resident get off the back of a military vehicle during evacuations due to flooding from Tropical Storm Florence, Jacksonville, N.C., Sept. 15, 2018.
From a U.S. Northern Command News Release — Defense Logistics Agency: 92 around New Bern, N.C. In less than three hours, 209 people DoD also deployed 1,286 military assets to establish air arrived by bus and were sheltered. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Northern and ground transportation and search and rescue capabil- At the request of city officials in Onslow, N.C., Marine Command provided an update last night as to the Defense ities. They are: Corps Base Camp Lejeune sent two Humvees and two am- Department support to Federal Emergency Management — Rotary wing aircraft: 100 phibious assault vehicles to assist in the rescue of about 20 — Fixed wing aircraft: 16 stranded people near Piney Green road in Jacksonville. The Agency along with state and local responders in the wake — High-water vehicles: 1,154 Marines then transported the personnel to the Piney Green of Hurricane Florence’s landfall. — Swift-water boats: 14 Volunteer Fire Department for follow on transfer to Onslow In a release, Northcom said DoD has assigned 13,470 — Navy amphibious ships: 2 County shelters. personnel to support hurricane relief efforts. The specific The Defense Department authorizes local commanders to Additionally, Camp Lejeune dispatched12 high-water numbers continue to change as individuals respond to the execute lifesaving actions to assist their local communities vehicles at the request of Onslow city officials to support area, officials said. Northcom serves as the overall synchro- without waiting for orders. This is called local response transport of state rescue personnel in the Onslow area. nizer of all DoD support to FEMA. authority. The military services will perform accountability, damage — Active duty: 5,400 On Sept. 14, upon request from the North Carolina assessments, recovery and preparation of forces for follow-on — National Guard: 7,857 Department of Public Safety, Marine Corps Air Station support at all of the installations in the affected areas. The — Army Corps of Engineers: 121 Cherry Point, N.C., provided shelter for displaced people DoD stands ready for assistance requests, the release said.
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(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss) (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark) NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson delivers her "Air Force We NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Need" speech during the 2018 Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., David L. Goldfein, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright and Air Force Association leadership Sept. 17, 2018. The Air, Space and Cyber Conference is a professional development conference that offers an cut a ribbon during the 2018 AFA Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 17, 2018. opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops. Cutting the ribbon symbolized the opening of the conference's exhibition hall. SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, September 20, 2018 9 AFSPC team places at 2018 Defender Challenge By Meaghan Dorroh Air Force Space Command Public Affairs, Air Force Space Command
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Air Force Space Command Defender Challenge team placed No. 3 in the Weapons Challenge and No. 5 overall in the 2018 Defender Challenge competition hosted at Joint Base San Antonio – Camp Bullis, Texas, Sept. 10-13. The Defender Challenge, which returned after a 14-year -hi atus, is a competition amongst 14 Security Forces teams from Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany. The contest aimed to develop more lethal and capable security forces Airmen, as well as provide familiarization with U.S. coalition partner operations by testing Defenders in combat weapons, dismounted operations and combat endurance. The AFSPC team was made up of Airmen from each of the command’s wings – representing Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., 21st Security Forces Squadron, Team Captain Tech. Sgt. Sinjen Halsey and Senior Airman James Strohmeier; rep- resenting Schriever AFB, Colo., 50th SFS, Tech. Sgt. Spencer Wallace; representing Vandenberg AFB, Calif., 30th SFS Senior Airman Leopoldo Ruiz and Airmen 1st Class Eric Knierim; representing Buckley AFB, Colo., 460th SFS, Senior Airman Nicholas Rauch; and representing Patrick AFB, Fla., 45th SFS, Airman 1st Class Oscar Delgado, Jr. “Through the two weeks we were together, I watched strangers become one, cohesive team; and not just that, but a competitive team,” said Wallace. “Everyone brought something to the table that made us well rounded squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar) The energy, motivation and discipline my teammates and PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Air Force Space Command Defender Challenge team poses for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio – Camp coaches constantly displayed motivated me to push myself.” Bullis, Texas, Sept. 11, 2018. Fourteen Security Forces teams from major commands, Great Britain and Germany test their skills in combat weapons, The competition provided a unique comradery and train- dismounted operations and combat endurance as part of the Defender Challenge. ing opportunity the Airmen were able to learn from, and will take back to their wings. “My favorite experience was being able to bond with my and skills we obtained from this challenge are something sented to AFSPC Commander Gen. Jay Raymond, and the teammates,” said Knierim. Learning from one another, fixing that I and my teammates will carry with us throughout our Defender Challenge team members will be recognized with mistakes, and strengthening our weaknesses only made our careers and everyday life.” Air Force Achievement Medals for their participation in the team better. In turn, it makes our Air Force better. The values The third place Weapons Challenge trophy will be pre- 2018 Defender Challenge competition. “My Defender Challenge experience was ultimately the highlight of my life. To have the privilege to showcase my hard work and training was an amazing opportunity,” said Ruiz. Prior to the Defender Challenge, team members arrived at Peterson AFB Sept. 1, to begin a seven-day training pro- gram. Room clearing simulations, land navigation exercises and firearms training filled their schedules, topped off by a 60-pound ruck march up the 2,744 step Manitou Springs Incline, featuring a 2,000 foot elevation gain. The top members of each AFSPC security forces squadron were chosen to represent the major command at the inter- national competition. Selectees earned their spots based on their firing ability, physical fitness and combat readiness through tryouts hosted at each base.
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(U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.) An F-16 Fighting Falcon goes through a maintenance check during a hot pit session, Dec. 14, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The 96th Test Wing recently established the quarterly hot pit refueling capability, enabling aircrew to fly more sorties and maintainers more time to work on the aircraft. Although hot pitting is new for the test wing, it is a common occurrence for operational wings.
(Courtesy photo by SpaceX) (U.S. Army photo by Paolo Bovo) A SpaceX “flight proven” first stage booster successfully lands on Landing Zone 1, Cape Canaveral Air Soldiers jump from an Air Force C-130 Hercules at the Juliet drop zone during training, Dec. 12, 2017, in Force Station, Florida, Dec. 15, 2017. The 45th Space Wing supported SpaceX’s successful launch of Pordenone, Italy. The Soldiers are paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, NASA’s Commercial Resupply Mission 13 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. 173rd Airborne Brigade, the Army’s contingency response force in Europe.
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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Snider) Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group low crawl through an obstacle during an Army Air Assault School readiness assessment, Dec. 7, 2017, at Camp Blanding, Florida. The AAA readiness assessment is designed to prepare Airmen for the course curriculum as well as its physical and mental stressors. During AAA, service members are taught an array of skills associated with rotary-winged aircraft, which improves the 820th BDG’s ability to swiftly deploy and defend.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel) First Lt. Quinn Van Drew, C-130J Super Hercules first pilot, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, pilots his aircraft during
Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 15, 2017, (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Eugene Oliver) above the Pacific Ocean near Guam. Senior Airman Travis Bauerschmidt, 723rd Aircraft Operation Christmas Drop enhances Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics systems jour- humanitarian assistance and disaster neyman, loosens a screw on the tail rotor of an HH-60G relief crisis response capabilities by al- Pave Hawk, Dec. 15, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. lowing aircrews from the U.S. Air Force, Members from the 723rd AMXS and 23rd Civil Engineer Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Squadron participated in the training to improve readiness Jieitai) and Royal Australian Air Force, to and practice using operational skillsets. The 723rd AMXS maintain and develop combat readiness performed maintenance on helicopters and the 23rd CES through sustainable aircraft generation conducted rescue operations including extinguishing a mock and training for humanitarian assistance fire within an HH-60G Pave Hawk. and disaster relief.
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ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — A Liberty Wing Airman is rotating with the operating room staff at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St. Edmunds, England. The hospital expanded their on-going partnership with the 48th Medical Group to include surgical technicians, which provides additional training and exposure to surgical cases. Being tasked with life-altering responsibilities, it is critical for surgical technicians to receive the highest level of training to ensure readiness and effectiveness in the operating room. Tech. Sgt. Amy Templeton, NCO in charge of the operating room for the 48th Surgical Operations Squadron, is the first Airman selected to serve both the Liberty Wing and the West Suffolk Hospital as a surgical technician. Like many Airmen, Templeton received her Air Force Specialty Code in Basic Military Training. “I remember telling my mom about the job I got and she said ‘oh, that’s what your father does’,” Templeton said. “I knew he worked in the hospital but I had no idea what he did. I was excited to have that connection with him.” Surgical technicians assist with all aspects of surgery in the operating room. The technicians are relied upon to keep things running smoothly by preparing patients for surgery and organizing surgical equipment. Although Templeton didn’t choose her AFSC, she has held the position of NCOIC of three medical divisions on previous (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones) assignments and amassed specialized experiences from her ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Tech. Sgt. Amy Templeton, NCO in charge of the operating room for the 48th Surgical Operations time being a Ground Surgical Team surgical technician. Squadron, smiles at fellow surgical team member, Karen Gedge, at the West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St. Edmunds, England, Aug. 23, 2018. Templeton “This is a unique opportunity in itself because we’re over- will continue participating in surgical rotations at WSH until her Permanent Change of Station next year. seas,” said Templeton. “There are particular differences in how we do things and how the West Suffolk Hospital does things, so every day is a valuable learning experience.” of manpower, while simultaneously expanding upon the Irene Fretwell, WSH Day Surgery Unit Clinical Service According to Col. William P. Malloy, Hospital partnership between the U.K. and U.S. Manager, said the opportunity to learn from Templeton has Administrator assigned to the 48th Medical Group, “Airmen “When we send the technicians to the SMART Course, not been squandered. assigned here are generally in good health because they are we lose them for two weeks,” said Johnson. “When they “You can often hear Tech. Sgt. Templeton discussing the medically pre-screened prior to their permanent change in return, it may be months before they get to use the skills differences between the hospitals she has worked in with station. Thanks to our partners, the NHS gives us a great they acquired at the course in the operating room, and some her colleagues,” said Fretwell, “It’s just fantastic, and she’s healthcare delivery venue for uniformed medical and dental may never get to utilize those skills at all unless they deploy.” already firmly part of the team.” personnel to sustain operational clinical competencies on a While Templeton is the only surgical technician embed- According to Fretwell, WSH hopes that sometime in the diverse population of patients.” ded into the rotation thus far, both the 48th MDG and the future, staff may be able to rotate with the 48th MDG much “Typically, we send our Airmen to the Sustained Medical WSH hope the integration program will grow to include like Templeton has with the WSH. more staff members. and Readiness Training Course in the United States to get Though Templeton’s time with the WSH will be coming “I have a whole team of amazing surgical technicians this proficiency training,” said Senior Master Sgt. Melissa to a close next year, she has left a lasting impression on the ready to jump at the opportunity to go,” said Johnson. “Tech. Johnson, superintendent of the 48th SGCS and pioneer of West Suffolk Hospital surgical team members. Sgt. Templeton is a great representative of not only the 48th the integration program. “The SMART Course is a won- “I’m very pleased with the partnership we have with the derful training resource, but the opportunity to have our Surgical Operations Squadron, but the entire medical group U.S. Air Force,” said Stephen Dunn, chief executive of the technicians scrub off-base is a unique experience to add to and Royal Air Force Lakenheath.” WSH. “I am excited to see all the shared learning and am their repertoire.” According to the staff at WSH, Johnson’s remarks have After considering the numbers, Johnson found the option proven to be true and offer glowing acknowledgement of very proud our hospital can be a part of that.” to integrate surgical technicians into host nation hospitals Templeton and what she brings to the table. This partnership not only enhances the readiness of 48th significantly more efficient. The integration program pro- “Amy has been an absolute asset to us,” said Karen Gedge, SGCS surgical technicians, it also increases the knowledge, vides continuous real life training and prevents the loss a surgical team member at West Suffolk Hospital. “I could expertise and best health care practices shared between the imagine how difficult it may be to work in a hospital where 48th MDG and its U.K. counterparts. This union fosters the medical language may be different, but she’s done so well delivery of world-class healthcare that patients can count that everyone just loves to have her on the team.” on whether on base, off base or deployed.
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Criminal Law DUI’s Protection Orders Felony (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Shanice Williams-Jones) Misdemeanors White Collar Crimes ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — Tech. Sgt. Amy Templeton (Left), NCO in charge of the operating room for the 48th Surgical Operations
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My signature certifies that this advertisement is for the purpose of selling my personal property as a convenience to me or my dependents. It is not part of a business enterprise, nor does it benefit anyone involved in a business enterprise. Any real estate advertised is made available without regard to race, color, religious origin or sex of any individual. Free ads in accordance with military regulations must be non-commercial and for personal property offered by local base or unit personnel without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex or religious origin. FREE ADS are limited to one ad per household at 3 lines max. The editor and publisher reserve the right to edit ads, and/or not publish ads. NO DUTY PHONE NUMBERS WILL BE PRINTED. DEADLINE: Noon Tuesday
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