Schriever Airman Wins Enlisted Award Class June 19 from 1 to 2:30 P.M

Schriever Air Force Base VOL. 9, NO. 21 May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Change of Command

Schriever welcomes Col. Teresa Djuric as the new commander of the 50th Space Wing.

Photo by Alex Groves Base Briefs Peterson gate hours change Peterson Air Force Base will change the hours of operation for its north and east gates beginning June 1. Out for a Jog The North Gate will be closed Airmen with the 50th Space Wing here take part weekends and federal holidays. It in a two-mile fun run May 11. Guidon bearers took will be open weekdays from 5 a.m. turns sprinting around the front of the formation. In to 7 p.m. the background is a Colorado Tracking Station ra- The East Gate adjoining dome, part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network Marksheffel Road will be open and a distinctive feature of the Schriever Air Force 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 6 Base skyline. a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends and federal holidays. Related article: PT keeps Airmen fit to fight For more information, contact pg. 10 the 21st Security Forces Squadron’s Police Services Section at 556-6282 or 556-8235.

Make your move smooth The Airman and Family Readiness Center here will hold a Smooth Move briefing for servicemembers and their families May 24 from 8 to 11 a.m. Smooth Move is designed to reduce the stress and confusion as- sociated with moving and includes briefings from the base finance office, the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, TriCare, the A&FRC and the base legal office. For more information or to sign up, contact the A&FRC at 567-3920.

CONS 101 class The 50th Contracting Squadron here will hold a Contracting 101 Schriever Airman wins enlisted award class June 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the DeKok Building, Room 346, for By Lorna Gutierrez customers interested in becoming Gutierrez Lorna by Photo Satellite Flyer Other winners more familiar with the government acquisition process. The superintendent of executive Category One Topics will include building a re- services for the Space Innovation Airman 1st Class and Development Center was hon- quirements package, proper use of Chad Vakili, funds, and preparing for the end of ored at the Armed Forces Week Peterson Air Force Base the fiscal year. Luncheon held at Broadmoor Hall To register for the class or for more in Colorado Springs May 18. (E-1 through E-4) information, contact Capt. Edgard Master Sgt. Rosalin Garcia- Flores of 50th CONS at 567-3439 Buchanan won the Outstanding Category Two before June 15. Enlisted category three award for Tech. Sgt. Scott Bergeski E-7 and E-8 pay grades. NORAD/USNORTHCOM “It’s the biggest blessing in the (E-5 and E-6) Volunteers needed world,” Sergeant Garcia-Buchanan Volunteers are needed to read said. “I’m very surprised. There each Wednesday in May from 9 to were a lot of awesome people (in Command Joint Color Guard pre- 9:30 a.m. at the Child Development this category).” sented the colors. The U.S. Air Center. The awards presentation capped Force Academy Band and Fort This is one of many events in cel- off an Armed Forces Luncheon at Carson’s vocal ensemble, Harmony ebration of Asian-Pacific American Broadmoor Hall. in Motion, provided music. Heritage Month. Keynote speaker Army Maj. Other nominees in category one Stories will be APAH-related, and Gen. Robert Mixon Jr., command- were Airman Sean Voss and Army volunteers may also bring pictures of ing general of Division West, 1st Spc. Douglas Riggi of Peterson Asian countries they visited to share Army and Fort Carson, addressed AFB. In category two, the nomi- with the children. Anyone on base the crowd, speaking about the war nees were Army Staff Sgt. Marcos may volunteer. on terrorism and the problems the Antonio Perez of Fort Carson, Up to eight volunteers are needed country faces in dealing with this Army Staff Sgt. Anthonio M. each Wednesday. Volunteers can particular war. He spoke of the Cady of Peterson AFB and Tech. check out a book from the CDC or need for selfless leaders, and he Sgt. Loretta Misley of Schriever. bring their own if approved by the called the crowd the “next great- In category three, nominees were: CDC. est generation,” a reference to the Master Sgt. Robert Bostick of For more information, contact generation who fought and won Peterson, Army Sergeant 1st Class Capt. Earl Chang, 22nd Space World War II. Micah Fate of Peterson AFB and Operations Squadron, at 567-6921. The North American Aerospace Master Sgt. Jose Hernandez of Defense Command-U.S. Northern Peterson AFB. Inside Master Sgt. Rosalin Garcia-Buchanan accepts an Outstanding Enlisted Award for E-8 and E-9 enlisted pay grades from Army Maj. Gen. Robert Mixon Jr. at the Armed Forces Commentary ...... 3 Luncheon May 18 in Broadmoor Hall. Sergeant Garcia-Buchanan is the superintendent Morrell Awards ...... 8-9 of executive services for the Space Innovation and Development Center at Schriever Change of Command .....14-15 Air Force Base, Colo. Servicemembers from the three Colorado Springs Air Force installations and Fort Carson competed for the awards. Satellite Flyer May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil May 24, 2007 To the men and women of Air Force Space Command By Gen. Kevin P. Chilton uniform to reaffirm slowly decreased – let’s continue this trend. AFSPC commander our own commitment With your help we can make it happen. 50th Space Wing Commander As flags wave gracefully on this upcoming of selfless service. By Last year Air Force Space Command lost Col. John Hyten, Memorial Day, we pay tribute to the brave doing so, we not only four Airmen to vehicle accidents and one Chief of Public Affairs Americans who have fallen while fighting honor the memory of to drowning. Each fatality was preventable. Ed Parsons our Nation’s wars and battles. We pause those before us, but Although the circumstances were different, Chief of Internal Information to honor the patriots—Airmen, Soldiers, also vow to carry on poor decision-making was the major con- Capt. Jean Duggan Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen— the legacy of excel- tributing factor. lence in the world’s Editor who answered their Nation’s call so that we The greatest danger you and your family best military force. face during the summer months involves Staff Sgt. Don Branum all may live free. This year’s Memorial Day comes again at a Gen. Cathy and I proudly vehicles. Whether you are the driver or a Staff Reporter time when our Nation is at war and reminds Kevin P. Chilton join you and the en- passenger, the decisions you make are critical. Lorna Gutierrez us of the personal sacrifices of our fellow tire Air Force Space The number one thing you can do to increase Layout and Design comrades. Like the brave warriors before Command team in a weekend of remem- your chances of survival is to wear your seat- Jeff Adcox them, those who have recently fallen in com- brance. Have a great and safe holiday belt whenever the vehicle is in motion. Even bat served valiantly to secure the freedoms weekend! a momentary unbuckling opens the door to Published by Colorado Springs Military News- of those who do not know liberty. As we 101 critical days of summer disaster. If you are on a motorcycle, protec- paper Group, a private firm in no way connected pay tribute to their service, we also express Each year we conduct an Air Force-wide tive equipment is the only thing that stands with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written summer safety campaign during the 101 contract with Schriever Air Force Base. sincere gratitude to the families and loved between you and the roadway – wear it. ones who mourn their absence and praise Critical Days of Summer. Let’s do our part this summer and take This Commercial Enterprise newspaper is an au- their accomplishments. If possible, take time This tradition started in the early 1980s, care of each other. Talk with your co-work- thorized publication for members of the U.S. military and was developed to counter the traditional services. out of your Memorial Day activities to pause ers and family members about assessing the Contents are not necessarily the official views of, with the Nation for a National Moment of increase in Air Force mishaps and fatalities oc- risks and taking the necessary actions to or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Depart- Remembrance at 3:00 pm. curring between Memorial and Labor Day. reduce those risks. ment of Defense or the Air Force. The appearance Fortunately over the last five years, the of advertising in this publication, including inserts or While Memorial Day is known as a time Cathy and I look forward to sharing a fun supplements, does not constitute endorsement by of remembrance, it is also a time for us in number of Air Force-wide fatalities has and safe summer with all of you. the U.S. government, Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group. Everything advertised in this publication shall be 101 Critical Days of summer campaign approaching made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Commentary by age, marital status, physical handicap, political affili- tionally occur during the summer months. together to make sure everyone knows the ation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, Staff Sgt. Jason Bamberg This campaign is designed to increase per- risks of their activities and use Operational user or patron. 50th Space Wing Safety sonal awareness of risk, thereby reducing the Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided Risk Management to make those activities by the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs office. Paid ad- Summer is here! This means heading out- number of summer mishaps and fatalities. as safe as possible. vertising is accepted by the publisher at 634-5905. side to enjoy the great outdoors – camping, Examples of campaign materials used in the To assist you in the campaign, the 50th past are available on the Air Force Safety Deadline is Friday at noon, the week prior to pub- grilling, swimming, lawn maintenance and Space Wing Safety Office will publish articles Center’s Crossfeed page at http://afsafety. lication. gardening are just a few common summer and provide mishap data in the Satellite Flyer E-mail submissions to [email protected] or activities. Some of these are a lot of fun, while af.mil/seg/Crossfeed/Crossfeed_js_enabled. Online at www.schriever.af.mil to help you call the Public Affairs office at 567-5040 for more others are just necessary, but each activity shtml. information. address safety issues with your personnel. We presents some type of risk. The theme for Schriever this year is Safety The Air Force’s 101 Critical Days of 101, because remembering the basics of safety will also provide unit safety representatives a Satellite Flyer Summer campaign spans the period between is the first step in preventing mishaps. Last summer safety information kit to help reduce 210 Falcon Pkwy. Ste. 2102 and prevent common summer mishaps. Schriever AFB, CO 80912-2102 Memorial Day and Labor Day. It has run year Schriever had six reportable mishaps; 719-567-5040 or Fax 719-567-5306 annually since the early 1980s to counter this year, our goal is zero. To achieve this Let’s work together and have a safe and increases in accidents and deaths that tradi- goal, supervisors at all levels must work fun summer. Satellite Flyer May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil

To stimulate thought, discussion and debate on the nature and employment of space power in the memory of a space pioneer, the 50th Space Wing established the General Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest. PUBLISHER Lon P. Matejczyk [email protected] Editorial Editor Mike Boyd [email protected] Managing Editor Rob Larimer [email protected] ADVERTISING Advertising Director/GM Tex Stuart [email protected] Kathleen Gannon

[email protected] Air Force graphic Mike Keplinger [email protected] Schriever Essay Contest announces winners Tabitha Kidd [email protected] By Staff Report Airmen and civilians to be visionaries and ‘We walked with a legend’ Linda Stuart 50th Space Wing Public Affairs critical thinkers,” Colonel Hyten said. “This Commentary by retired Gen. Lance Lord [email protected] contest brought out some of the best in our Winners were named May 22 for the inau- Air Force Space Command Classified Ad Manager gural Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Memorial space professionals and provided a reward- Emily Frazee Essay Contest. ing vehicle to articulate their innovative PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Editor’s Note: Gen. Lord was commander, Air Force Space Command, [email protected] First Lt. Brett Ziarnick of the 50th ideas.” when this commentary originally ran June 23, 2005. Operations Support Squadron here won first The award winners will be recognized ART DEPARTMENT and will receive $1,500, $1,000 and $500 In a world where it is so easy to marvel at the achieve- prize with his essay titled “To Command ments of athletes or movie stars, we sometimes miss the prizes during the 3rd-annual Space Warfare Art Director the Stars: The Rise of Foundational Space more monumental events of our time. These colossal Symposium in Keystone, Colo., June 18 to Rowdy Tompkins Power Theory.” events and people will go down in history because they 20. [email protected] Lt. Col. Scott Maethner of Headquarters fundamentally changed our world and the way we live. Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air The Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air The life and accomplishments of Gen. Bennie Schriever Force Base won second place with “Achilles’ Force Association sponsored the contest fits into this category. Heel: Space and Information Power in the and the prizes. Without their support, the For 94 years, we were privileged to share the world 21st Century.” Second Lt. Justin Smith of the event would not have been possible, Colonel with a visionary leader whose achievements will stand 4th Space Operations Squadron here won Hyten said. the test of time with those of Giulio Douhet, Alfred third place with “The Age of Asymmetrical The winning essays will be published in Mahan, Sylvanus Thayer, Hap Arnold and Billy Mitchell. Space Warfare.” AFSPC’s “High Frontier” journal’s August He would realize his true calling as commander of the The contest received more than two dozen 2007 issue and on the Schriever public Web Air Force Western Development Division during the entries from around AFSPC, said Col. John site library, www.schriever.af.mil/library. 1950s. Hyten, chief judge for the essay contest. (Lt. Col. John Shaw, 4th SOPS commander, For the complete commentary on General Schriever, “The Air Force continues to rely on our contributed to this report.) visit www.schriever.af.mil. Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil May 24, 2007 Schriever to gain Base Briefs Hubble Ave. to close and DANTES study guides. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Leah Wilson, Hubble Avenue will be closed through June 10 for road 50th Mission Support Squadron, at 567-7329. south bus route repair and repaving. Drivers who normally use Hubble Avenue should divert By 2nd Lt. onto Falcon Parkway. 50th SCS offers free training Jonathan Lee “Providing bus For more information, call Dave Barnett, 50th Civil 50th Logistics Readiness Flight The 50th Space Communications Squadron has posted service in the Engineer Squadron, at 567-4728. May schedules for its free software training classes. A new bus route will begin southern regions Child Development Enrichment Summer Program Class topics include Microsoft Office software and Adobe June 4 for commuters who If you have a child currently enrolled in kindergarten or Acrobat Professional classes. live in southern Colorado of Colorado going to first grade next year, you may want to know that Schedules are also available for equipment custodian Springs. Springs will be the Schriever Child Development Center has openings for training and local area network training. Mountain Metropolitan a huge benefit full-time care in their Enrichment Summer Program. For For more information, contact the Training Services Transit, in conjunction more details and information, call the CDC at 567-4742. office at 567-7887. with the 50th Logistics to Schriever Readiness Flight, will estab- personnel in that lish the route to Schriever Office 2007 available FIP requires registration that includes stops at the area” Schriever employees can purchase Microsoft Office intersection of Widefield Anyone who wishes to enroll in a Fitness Improvement 2007 for $21.03 thanks to a purchase agreement between and Fontaine Boulevards Capt. Joshua Persing Program class must register at least 24 hours in advance Microsoft and Air Force Space Command. and the Lowe’s home-im- 50th LRF commander by calling the Main Fitness Center here at 567-6628. provement store near Mesa Office 2007 will be part of the Air Force Standard Classes are held at the Fitness Center daily from 8:30 to Ridge Parkway and Fountain Mesa Road. Desktop version 2.0, which is scheduled to be deployed 9:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. “Providing bus service in the southern regions of Colorado to desktop PCs Air Force-wide in September. Springs will be a huge benefit to Schriever personnel in that For more information, contact David Morales, 50th Air Force Academy graduation area,” said Capt. Joshua Persing, 50th LRF commander. Space Communications Squadron, at 567-3261. “Besides saving money and gas, using public transportation Free reserved-seat tickets for the U.S. Air Force Academy’s cuts down on traffic and promotes environmental awareness. Are you ‘fit for duty’? 2007 graduation ceremony are available at the Colorado We’ve had great success with our bus lines in the central Springs Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony is 10 a.m. and northern areas, and it is my hope that the southern line The Pentagon Channel is seeking talent for a new show, May 30 at the Academy, and includes the only Colorado will thrive as well.” “Fit for Duty,” a daily exercise program intended for viewer performance by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Since 2005, the average monthly bus ridership to and participation. Squadron, the Thunderbirds. Guest speaker is Secretary from Schriever on its three existing routes has increased The show needs an on-camera exercise instructor of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates. by 83 percent. with a passion for fitness and wishes to inspire fellow Tickets must be picked up in person between 8 a.m. and The base currently has approximately 300 registered rid- servicemembers. 5 p.m. at the Chamber offices at 2 North Cascade Ave., ers who use the bus service in the central, northern and Any active-duty servicemember, guardsman or reservist Suite 110. For information, visit www.usafa.af.mil or call northeastern regions of Colorado Springs. may apply. For more information, visit www.pentagon- the graduation hotline at (719) 333-4723. Active-duty servicemembers and government civilians channel.mil. may pick up free bus passes at the 50th LRF transportation office. Golf tournament Contractors may purchase monthly passes for $50 from Be a better leader: read The Logistics Officer Association Pikes Peak Chapter Mountain Metro Transit. Airmen who want to become a better advocate of air and first scholarship golf tournament is June 8 at the Silver The transportation desk is located in Building 300, Room space power can check out Chief of Staff Reading List books Spruce Golf Course; check-in at 7 a.m. tee off 8 a.m. Cost is 333. The desk is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from the reading library in the DeKok Building here. $10 per person, plus cart and green fee for the four-person from 7 to 9 a.m. and from noon to 2 p.m. Additional ques- The library, located in Room 310, carries all recom- scramble. Proceeds benefit the LOA national scholarship tions about transportation may be directed to the 50th LRF mended books for 2007 and most recommended books fund for enlisted logisticians. For rules and registration, at 567-3060 or 567-6695. from the 2006 and 2005 reading lists. It also carries CLEP contact Capt. Kevin Kudrna at 554-3246. Satellite Flyer May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil May 24, 2007 Behavioral health care available Moving tips for PCS season for active duty servicemembers By Tech. Sgt. Cathy Deabreau and photos with them when they move, not Air Force Claims Service Center pack them in the household goods. 21st Medical Group licensed clinical social worker for up to KETTERING, Ohio (AFPN) – For peo- Officials encourage people to prepare Active duty service members are able to eight visits. Our civilian network offers a ple who are preparing to move due to PCS, their own personal inventory. Before they utilize the 21st MDG Life Skills Support wide range of services to assist with de- separation or retirement, a successful move move, they should make a list of the major Center at 556-7804 for behavioral health- pression, stress-related illness, chemical is not a matter of chance. It is the result of items they own, such as furniture, electronic care services. Our Support Center offers dependency, alcohol abuse problems or planning and hard work. equipment, and art objects. List the purchase a wide range of services to assist indi- other related issues. Officials at the Air Force Claims Service prices and dates for these items and collect viduals with depression, anxiety, stress- A physician referral from the 21st MDG Center say there are things servicemembers the documentation to prove it: paid bills, related illness, occupational problems, is required for care rendered by a licensed can and should do to safeguard their belong- credit card slips, canceled checks, pre-ship- marital issues, chemical dependency mental health counselor, licensed profes- ings during any move. ment appraisals, etc. They should make it a and many others. Active duty members sional counselor, licensed marriage and The government does not pay for apprais- habit of saving receipts for big purchases, may be able to receive a referral to see a family therapist or pastoral counselors. als. If the person moving has expensive items officials say. Tricare provider, but must be seen by a such as artwork, collectibles or heirlooms, People shouldn’t ship small, extremely Life Skills provider and it is determined If you plan to see one of these providers, then he or she might consider an appraisal valuable items such as stocks, bonds, jewelry, that the Life Skills Support Center is not please make an appointment at the 21 as part of the investment in case of loss or coins or coin collections and items of great able to provide a specific service. MDG prior to your first visit. damage. sentimental value such as photo albums. They Active duty members can only get a Beneficiaries who require emergency In fact, he or she should consider insuring should pack them in their suitcase and hand referral to see a Tricare mental health mental health services should immediate- valuable property separately. The government carry them, along with any purchase receipts, provider from a Life Skills provider if ly seek assistance at the nearest emergency is only allowed to pay for damage or loss to pictures, video recordings and appraisals. the Support Center is not able to pro- room. Memorial and Penrose Hospitals People should plan to be flexible when se- vide a specific service. The active duty are in the local area and can provide emer- what it considers reasonable for the average person to own. Transportation management lecting a pickup date, according to officials. member can not get a referral from their gency medical care. They should never schedule a pickup on the Family Practice/Flight Surgeon PCM to Tricare has limits and preauthorization office representatives are prepared to discuss full-replacement protection. It costs between date they close on a house, vacate an apart- see a mental health provider off-base. The requirements for some behavior health $175 and $500 depending on the weight of ment or terminate a lease. Nor should they only exception to this is when seeking services. For example, outpatient ser- the shipment. schedule their pickup on the day a clean- emergency care. vices for psychoanalysis, psychological People also might talk to their own in- ing crew is to start cleaning their quarters. Active duty members, active duty family and neuropsychological testing, electro- Scheduling the pickup on these days leaves surance company about a special policy for members, retirees and their family mem- no room to adjust to unforeseen problems. convulsive therapy and therapy sessions valuables. Airmen may have heard that full bers are able to attend various educational Additionally, it’s a good idea to leave the in excess of one hour always require pre- replacement value is coming and it is. Moves programs through the Life Skills Support authorization. Marriage counseling is not phone and other utilities connected until Center such as: Stress Management, this summer, however, will not yet be covered a Tricare-covered benefit, although family all property has been picked up. Anger Management, Chronic Pain under that new program. therapy is a Tricare benefit. Management, Marital Communication People preparing to move should use a course, Effective Parenting, Domestic We encourage everyone seeking behav- video camera or digital camera to take close- Violence Intervention Program, Effective ior health service to call TriWest at 1- up pictures to record the condition of their People with questions can call the Communication, Building Self-Esteem, 888-TRI-WEST to speak with a Behavior furniture and to show what their expensive Air Force Claims Service Center and many more. For information about Health Services Representative who can and valuable items look like. This will allow (24/7) at DSN 986-8044 or toll free the classes mentioned above, call the Life assist in locating a provider in the local them to show the item if it is lost or damaged at 1-877-754-1212. They also can visit Skills Support Center at 556-7804. area and explain your benefits. Additional during shipment. It is also a good idea to the Air Force Claims Service Center Retirees and all family members, ac- behavior health information concerning include a current newspaper in the video and Web site at http://legalassistance.law. tive duty and retired, are able to self benefits, education and provider lists are pictures to show the date photographs were af.mil/claims. refer to a psychiatrist, psychologist, or available at www.triwest.com. taken. People should carry these recordings Satellite Flyer May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Enlisted nominees announced for Morrell Award

Staff Sgt. Rande Johnson Staff Sgt. Robert Reiter Staff Sgt. Adam Young 50th Operations Group Standardization/Evaluations 50th Operations Support Squadron 3rd Space Operations Squadron

Staff Sgt. Rande Johnson of the 50th Operations Group Staff Sgt. Robert Reiter of the 50th Operations Support Staff Sgt. Adam Young of the 3rd Space Operations Standardization and Evaluations Division was named as Squadron was named 2006 enlisted space operator of the Squadron was one of the Airmen named in a 2006 Chief the evaluator of the quarter for October to December 2006. year by Air Force Space Command. He delivered a $16- of Staff Team Excellence Award. The team devised precise He is the only enlisted deputy in 50 OGV. He built the first million simulator for more than 1,000 hours of hands-on methods of calculating fuel on Defense Satellite Commu- Guardian Challenge Crew ride that incorporated a mind- training. He also directed the first satellite command-and- nications System vehicles. He led crews through a 16-hour set toward task-based training and evaluation, a model that control maneuver on the Architecture Evolution Plan. The contingency, recovering a $143-million asset and reviving is increasingly in use around Air Force Space Command maneuver sustained the $2.4-billion GPS constellation of communication for warfighters in Iraq. He implemented a and the Air Force. He cut training for space operators down 31 operational satellites and assured precision location, precise maneuver for a DSCS satellite, averting impact to from three months to 22 days. navigation and timing effects worldwide. communications for the president and Pacific Air Forces. Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil May 24, 2007

The Gen. Jimmey R. Morrell Award recognizes Airmen of all ranks and government civilians in the 50th Operations Group whose leadership traits mirror those of the former 2nd Space Wing commander after whom the award is named, and whose achievements apply to 50 OG’s mission of providing combat effects to warfighters.

Staff Sgt. Robert Zajac Master Sgt. James Franze Master Sgt. Walter Merriam 1st Space Operations Squadron 2nd Space Operations Squadron 4th Space Operations Squadron

Staff Sgt. Robert Zajac of the 1st Space Operations Master Sgt. James Franze of the 2nd Space Operations Master Sgt. Walter Merriam of the 4th Space Operations Squadron was selected as the first NCO in charge for the Squadron was named 50th Operations Group Senior NCO Squadron was nominated for the 50th Space Wing senior multi-mission satellite operations center, a flexible and of the quarter for October to December 2006. He prepared enlisted space operator of the year for 2006. His Status of revolutionary approach to space operations. He created a crew of more than 70 Airmen, civilians and contractors Resources and Training System program was deemed the procedures now in use to conduct flight operations for 34 for the $850-million Architecture Evolution Plan despite a best in 50 SW during a wing staff assistance visit that found Department of Defense and NASA spacecraft valued at 28-percent shortage in enlisted personnel. He also provided no errors. more than $5.4 billion. In addition, Sergeant Zajac deliv- precision location, navigation and timing data through GPS Sergeant Merriam’s leadership also guided his unit to ered guidance for new mission-planning software, leading during the airstrike June 8, 2006, that killed Abu Musab al- the General Grant Award for the best small communica- 1 SOPS to 99.7-percent operational success. Zarqawi, the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq. tions unit. Satellite Flyer 10 May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil PT keeps Airmen fit to fight At the DISH By Staff Sgt. Mike A. Falvo and make it interesting for everybody,” said Lunch Meal Det. 6, Air Force News Agency Master Sgt. Guy Dashnea. LAJES FIELD, Azores (AFPN) – Airmen According to the Air Force Fitness Manage- here are taking part in an age-old military ment System, so far for 2007 the Air Force Friday Mexican Baked Chicken, Meat Loaf tradition – unit physical training. readiness average rests at 89.4 percent, which The Air Force Physical Training Program, is three points higher than all of 2006. Saturday Crispy Baked Chicken, Veal Parmesan known as the “Fit to Fight” program, helps “That’s why downrange they have gyms, some 24-hour gyms,” Sergeant Dashnea said. keep Airmen in top shape and prepares them “Great dining facilities and some guys actu- Sunday Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Chicken Breast Parmesan to fight the war on terrorism when deployed ally come back in better shape then when forward. they left.” Monday Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs “You see Airmen in the mountains of Leaders at all levels recognize the impor- Afghanistan and Iraq (with) the vests they tance of a strong PT program and emphasize have to wear to protect themselves and the a strong program keeps Airmen in the best Tuesday Baked Fish, Pork Schnitzel, Yakisoba weapons they have to carry, “ said Chief Master shape possible to accomplish any mission. In Sgt. Laten Williams, the 65th Air Base Wing addition, motivation could be the deciding Wednesday Caribbean Jerk Chicken, Salisbury Steak, Baked Fish command chief. “It’s important to be in great factor between success and failure. physical shape to execute the mission.” “They’re pumped. They’re motivated. They One of the challenges many PT managers feel good about themselves,” Chief Williams Thursday Fried Fish, Liver and Onions, Pork Chops with gravy face is keeping training programs fresh. said. “They’re just in great shape to do the “I like to mix it up, sometimes on the wing mission, and I attribute that to the leader- * Menu subject to change without notice, based on availability runs, I’ll carry an M-4 or an M-16 or I’ll ship’s support of the PT program – that really run in a flak vest, I try to lead by example, gets it done.” Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil May 24, 2007 11 Satellite Flyer 12 May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil 4th SOPS steals dodgeball crown

By Lorna Gutierrez Satellite Flyer A new base dodgeball champion was crowned May 16 as the 4th Space Operations Squadron’s “Balls and Walls” defeated the 50th Security Forces Squadron’s “Ripe Mature Cows” at the main fitness center here. Seven teams competed in the tournament, which was held as part of National Police Week. Other teams included “In Yo’ Face” (50th SFS), “Average Joes” (50th SFS), the Airmen’s Council, “Team Dilligaf” (310th SFS) and the Chiefs and Soccer: Shirts. Each team had the chance to play one another in the tournament, but in the end, 50th SFS and 4th SOPS were the 1st SOPS, 50th only two remaining. 50th SFS had to overcome a nail biter in the semis to get to the final. With 50th SFS’ dodgeballer Jason Hughes out- CPTS victorious numbered six to one against the Average Joes, he took out By Lorna Gutierrez each of the six players to help send his team to the final. Satellite Flyer All-in-all, it wasn’t a bad day for the teams, who didn’t have Being up two men may have helped lead the 1st much practice behind them entering the tournament. Space Operations Squadron to a 2-0 win over the 50th “We thought we’d win it all,” Tech Sgt. Shawn Sibit of Operations Support Squadron May 15 in intramural the Cows said, sighing. “I guess we’ll go our separate ways soccer action. after this,” he jokingly said about his team splitting up after Though they finished strong, it was a slow start for the failing to win the title. eventual winners, with Juan Gutierrez and Jason Braun attacking the goal in the first half but not getting one past the goal line to give their team any points. The game stayed scoreless in the second half until Richard Rehs of 1st SOPS passed the defenders and put one past the goalie, for a 1-0 lead. Jason Braun scored on a penalty kick to put 1st SOPS up by two and finish the game. “We played a lot better than last week,” said 1st SOPS coach Dan Lee. “We had the numbers and took advantage going up the sides.” In the second game of the day, 50th CPTS took on the Joint National Integration Center and prevailed 3-1, but not before trailing the JNIC in the first half after a goal by the JNIC’s Jeremy Tafoya. A pep talk during halftime and an aggressive attack in the second half put 50th CPTS on the path to their victory. Jason Golaboski scored midway through the half to tie the game. Stephen Reichel scored shortly thereafter on a penalty kick to put 50th CPTS up by one and fol- lowed up with another goal with four minutes left in the game to seal the score at 3-1. The team members are still getting to know each other, according to 50th CPTS’ Danny Cowell. “Once we figure out how to play with each other, we’ll be better,” he said. “But we enjoy it, and that’s the key.” Satellite Flyer Satellite Flyer 14 May 24, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil www.schriever.af.mil May 24, 2007 15 Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Col. Hyten’s career at a glance Assignments 1. November 1981 – December 1985, Configuration Management Officer and Chief, Configuration Management Division, Automated Systems Program Office, Gunter AFB, Ala. 2. December 1985 – July 1989, Chief, Software Development Branch, and Chief, Engineering and Acquisition Division, Space Defense Programs Office, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. 3. August 1989 – July 1990, Special Advisor to the U.S. Army, Kinetic Energy ASAT Program Office, U.S. Army Strategic Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala. 4. July 1990 – August 1991, Deputy for Engineering, Strategic Defense Initiatives Program Office, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. 5. August 1991 – May 1992, Executive Speechwriter and Systems Analyst, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 6. May 1992 – July 1993, Program Element Monitor, Advanced Technology Programs, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition), Pentagon, Washington, D.C. The High Frontier Honor Guard presents the colors at the 50th Space Wing change-of-command ceremony May 22. Maj. Gen. William Shelton, 7. July 1993 – June 1994, student, Air Command and Staff College, A formation of 50th Space Wing Airmen salute the American flag at the beginning of the 50th SW change of command here May 22. Col. Teresa Djuric succeeded Col. John Hyten as wing commander. commander of 14th Air Force, presided over the event. Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 8. July 1994 – June 1996, Mission Director, Space Operations Officer, Col. Teresa Djuric and her and Chief, Command Center Training, U.S. Space Command, Cheyenne husband, Warren, greet 50th Mountain AFB, Colo. 50th Space Wing welcomes new commander Operations Group commander 9. August 1996 – August 1998, Commander, 6th Space Operations Col. Clinton Crosier after change- Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb. By Staff Sgt. Don Branum already well-respected across the Air Force, combatant of-command ceremony. Colonel 10. August 1998 – June 1999, National Defense Fellow, University of 50th Space Wing Public Affairs commands and America’s global economy.” Djuric succeeded Col. John Hyten as 50th SW commander. Col. Terry Djuric assumed command of the 50th Colonel Djuric encouraged the wing’s Airmen, civil- Illinois, Champaign, Ill. Space Wing here in a ceremony May 22, making her ians and contractors to take pride in the wing’s his- 11. June 1999 – June 2001, Operations Officer, and Chief, Space the most recent in a succession of leaders to command tory and let that carry them through to the limitless Branch, Defense and Space Operations Division, Deputy Director for one of the world’s best space combat effects teams. horizons ahead. Operations (Current Readiness and Capabilities), J-3, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Colonel Djuric, formerly vice commander of the “Be proud that the Airmen of 50 SW are acknowl- 30th Space Wing at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., edged experts and leaders in employing and supporting Washington, D.C. succeeds Col. John Hyten, who will become director space power,” she said. “Be proud that our security 12. June 2001 – June 2003, Chief, Space Control Division, Directorate of plans and requirements at Headquarters Air Force forces defend Schriever, our associate units and their for Space Operations and Integration, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Command, Peterson AFB. strategic missions. Be proud that our civil engineers Space Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. “I’m so proud to be here today and share this event maintain an aging infrastructure and prepare to ex- 13. June 2003 – July 2004, Director, Commander’s Action Group, with my family, friends, former commanders, fellow pand our existing facilities, and that our contracting wing commanders, El Paso County community leaders squadron executes new million-dollar contracts. Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colo. and, of course, the Airmen of 50 SW who stand with “Be proud that our expeditionary experts in the 14. July 2004 – April 2005, Commander, 595th Space Group, Schriever us here at Schriever and across the world,” Colonel 50th Logistics Readiness Flight support increased AFB, Colo. Djuric said. deployments; that our mission support and services 15. April 2005 – present, Commander, 50th Space Wing, Schriever Maj. Gen. William Shelton, 14th Air Force com- teams improve our quality of life at Schriever. And mander, officiated the change of command. He wel- AFB, Colo. be very proud that our families are always there to Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum comed Colonel Djuric as the latest in a long line of bridge the gap between work and family. outstanding leaders who have commanded 50 SW. “Together, we maintain an unparalleled advantage General Shelton outlined a few of the challenges Major Awards And Decorations for our armed forces by recapitalizing and modern- Colonel Djuric will face as 50 SW commander: up- izing our systems while becoming a more effective Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster grading communications infrastructure and the Air and efficient force,” she concluded. Force Satellite Control Network and modernizing all Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Colonel Djuric was commissioned through Officer of the wing’s satellite systems and some of its ground Air Force Commendation Medal Training School at Lackland AFB, Texas, in 1983. systems, all while maintaining older satellite con- Army Commendation Medal She has operated space systems at North American stellations and without gaining significantly more Joint Staff Achievement Medal people for the job. However, he expressed confidence Aerospace Defense Command; the 5th Space Warning in Colonel Djuric’s ability. Squadron in Woomera, Australia; the 21st SW at Air Force Achievement Medal Colonel Djuric emphasized 50 SW’s proud heritage, Peterson AFB; and the 614th Space Operations both in terms of its achievements since it activated Squadron at Vandenberg AFB. in 1992 and its history as the 50th Tactical Fighter Additionally, from July 2001 to June 2003, Colonel Other Achievements Wing and 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing dating back to Djuric served as the U.S. Space Command liaison, then 1991 Recipient of the William Jump Award for Excellence within the as the U.S. Strategic Command representative, to U.S. World War II. She highlighted the leadership of Lt. Federal Government Gen. Roger DeKok, the first 50 SW commander, who Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. She challenged the Air Force to integrate air and space to was the first director of space forces for U.S. Central 1998 Recipient of a Laurels Award, Aviation Week and Space Technology Photo by Lorna Gutierrez meet the nation’s needs. Command in Southwest Asia, deploying from April Magazine “Today, combatant commanders depend on integrat- to August 2004, and she served as chief of the Air Col. Teresa Djuric addresses the audience after taking command of the 50th Space ed space effects to successfully execute their missions,” Force’s Space Superiority Division at the Pentagon Wing during a ceremony May 22. she said. “You and the combat effects you provide are from May 2005 to September 2006. Publications Moral and Ethical Decisions Regarding Space Warfare, with Dr. Robert Uy, Air and Space Power Journal (Maxwell AFB, AL: Air University Press, Col. Djuric’s career at a glance 2004) A Sea of Peace or a Theater of War, Air and Space Power Journal (Maxwell 5. May 1994 – August 1995, Flight 10. July 2001 – September 2002, United 14. September 2006 – May 2007, Vice Meritorious Service Medal with four oak Assignments AFB, AL: Air University Press, 2002) Commander, 21st Operations Support States Space Command Liaison to United Commander, 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg leaf clusters 1. October 1983 – August 1987, Satellite Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. States Pacific Command, Camp H.M. AFB, Calif. Joint Service Commendation Medal A Sea of Peace or a Theater of War: Dealing with the Inevitable Conflict Operation Officer, NORAD, Cheyenne 6. July 1995 – June 1996, student, Air Smith, Hawaii 15. May 2007 – present, Commander, 50th Air Force Commendation Medal in Space, ACDIS Occasional Paper (Champaign, IL, University of Illinois, Mountain Air Station, Colo. Command and Staff College, Maxwell 11. October 2002 – June 2003, United Space Wing, Schriever AFB, Colo. Air Force Achievement Medal 2000) 2. August 1987 – November 1988, Crew AFB, Ala. States Strategic Command Representative 2005 Gen. Jerome O’Malley Distinguished 7. June 1996 – March 1998, Section to United States Pacific Command, Camp Space Leadership Award Commander, 5th Space Warning Squadron, Chief, Division Chief and Executive H.M. Smith, Hawaii Badge Information Effective Dates Of Promotion Woomera, Australia Officer, Assignments Directorate, Air 12. June 2003 – May 2005, Commander, Command Space Badge Dates of Promotion Second Lieutenant Aug. 23, 1981 3. November 1988 – January 1992, Flight Force Personnel Command, Randolph 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Commander, Squadron Officer School, AFB, Texas Colo. (April 2004 – August 2004, CENTAF’s Second Lieutenant Sept. 30, 1983 First Lieutenant Aug. 23, 1983 Col. Cal Hutto and a formation of 50th Space Wing Airmen stand at attention in preparation for the 50th SW change of command. Col. Teresa Djuric Maxwell AFB, Ala. 8. March 1998 – June 2000, Commander, Director of Space Forces, Al-Udeid AB, Major awards and First Lieutenant Sept. 30, 1985 Captain Aug. 23, 1985 614th Space Operations Squadron, Qatar) Captain Sept. 30, 1987 succeeded Col. John Hyten as 50th SW commander. Colonel Hutto, the 50th SW vice commander, was commander of troops for the ceremony. Major May 1, 1993 4. January 1992 – May 1994 – Section Vandenberg AFB, Calif. 13. May 2005 – September 2006, Chief, decorations Major Oct. 1, 1995 Commander, 21st Crew Training Squadron, 9. June 2000 – June 2001, student, Army Space Superiority Division, HQ USAF/ Defense Superior Service Medal Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 1, 1998 Lieutenant Colonel Jan. 1, 1997 Peterson AFB, Colo. War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. A8PS, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Legion of Merit Colonel Aug. 1, 2002 Colonel June 1, 2002