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Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 , Vol. 48 No. 7

Photo by Joe Fischer

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ken Bergmann Photo by Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec

Peterson Air Force Base is scheduled for an electrical upgrade project Friday - Sunday, requiring power outages to significant portions of the base. The power outages will occur from 8-9 a.m. Saturday, and 4-5 p.m. Sunday. Make appropriate plans, given the outage schedule. If you have special medical needs that will be compromised by the power outages, call the 21st Civil Engineer Service Call Desk at 556-4030.

Inside This Issue: Blotter ... 9 At Your Service ... 12 Snow Call 556-SNOW SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 From the top

Peterson Air Force Base Notable Numbers The following base agencies listed below can be contacted Fly by directly at area code 719: Brig. Gen. Duane ! Fire Department (Emergency) ...... 911 Deal, the 21st ! Base Operator...... 556-7321 Space Wing ! Action Line ...... 556-7777 Commander, ! Base Exchange ...... 596-7270 right, greets Air ! Chaplain ...... 556-4442 ! Civil Engineers ...... 556-4030 Vice Marshall ! Commissary ...... 556-7765 Andrew White, as ! Dental Clinic ...... 556-1333 he visits the Wing ! Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline ...... 556-2100 Headquarters. ! Housing Maintenance ...... 556-4455 ! Inspector General complaints ...... 556-6309 The Air Vice ! Military/Civilian/Travel Pay...... 556-4770 Marshall is the air ! Military Equal Opportunity...... 556-7693 officer command- ! Nurse Advice ...... 888-887-4111 ing No. 3 Group, ! Optometry ...... 556-1065 ! Air Force OSI ...... 556-4022 Royal Air Force ! Public Affairs ...... 556-5185 Strike Command. ! Safety Office ...... 556-8001 ! Security Forces ...... 556-4000 ! Services ...... 556-4882 ! Transportation ...... 556-4307 ! TriCare...... 264-5000 Photo by Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec Action Lines Submitting Action Lines Delay doldrums effectively execute snow removal operations. Delayed The Action Line is your direct link to the 21st Space Question: Can we allow “authorized” delayed reporting is based on a normal duty hours, (i.e., 7:30 Wing Commander. We suggest you first try to resolve prob- reporting to allow personnel to use ORM to deter- a.m.-4:30 p.m.), and is mandatory for all non-essential lems at the lowest level possible – with the person or activ- mine the safest approach to travel during inclement personnel to comply. Lastly, the amount of accumula- ity, and then follow the chain of command. weather? It is my understanding that the “manda- tion and reduced or termination of snowfall dictates our Though it’s not required, we ask that you leave your tory” delay was to allow crews to clear off- and on- snow removal. Your not seeing crews is unusual, for name and phone number so we can get back to you for clar- base roads and parking lots. Unfortunately, it has a they’ve likely been diligently working all night long as ifications, or if your response isn’t printed. If you can’t get much more serious consequence of forcing many of you slept; perhaps by that time they were off clearing satisfactory results, call 556-7777. Or you can fax your the flightline and other Priority I areas. question to 556-7848. us who normally arrive to work between 4 and 6:30 a.m. to travel the busiest streets during rush hour With Team Pete members who reside from Surveying the landscape when they are snow or ice covered. In the last few to Pueblo, and from Peyton to Woodland Park, our Question: Why are they redoing all the land- years, I have yet to see the parking lots surrounding focus cannot be on where everyone chose to live and the scaping around the base? Some of the areas were my building cleared – and have never encountered a distinctive weather patterns affecting those locales, but completed within the past year. Where are the funds truck clearing base roads – between 4 and 6:30 a.m. is instead on the local road conditions as determined coming from since we hear there are no funds for Clearing and sanding of major off-base roads is from the police and sheriff departments, and on this or that? already complete by 4 a.m. Peterson’s conditions. We may delay due to conditions Answer: Thank you for the opportunity to address Answer: Thanks for your inquiry. The 21st Space on streets in town and on the highway, or to clear base this question. There are currently nine separate land- Wing Inclement Weather Plan has procedures in place streets and parking lots following a heavy snowfall. scaping projects under construction on Peterson AFB. to coordinate with local authorities and other bases in The bottom line for you is if you believe you cannot These projects were designed and implemented as part the area when determining weather conditions. Delays safely travel, contact your supervisor and explain the of a worldwide response to the terrorist acts of 9/11. are made in coordination with those authorities, and are conditions and reason for the delay. This landscaping is not aesthetically driven, but rather sometimes even requested by them due to off-base con- The Peterson Inclement Weather Plan has proce- driven by new Antiterrorism/Force Protection construc- ditions. Delayed reporting authorizes non-mission dures in place to coordinate with local authorities in the tion standards, specifically, AFMAN 32-1071 and essential personnel additional time to safely report to area when determining weather conditions. These pro- Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-01. These references duty. We initiate delayed reporting when we believe off- cedures are implemented in the event of significant require standoff distances between vehicles and certain base conditions are such that additional time is required snowfall and/or freezing rain that may necessitate high-priority base facilities. This landscaping, which in for road crews to make conditions safer. Delayed delayed reporting or closures, and are publicized in the most cases included reconfiguration of parking areas reporting is also designed to give our on-base snow Space Observer, the Commander’s Access Channel, and that fell within the minimum standoff distance area, removal teams time to ensure Priority I streets and park- via broadcast media in the local area. The goal of wing brings these facilities up to current standards. Funds for ing lots are clear, then proceed to Priority II streets and leadership is to make a decision regarding delayed this work came from monies designated as Global War parking areas. Additionally, to help expedite the snow reporting or closures no later that 4 a.m. so that mem- on Terrorism funds versus from other projects. If you removal process our crews pre-treat streets prior to bers can be notified before departing for duty. Safety have further questions or concerns, call the 21st CES snowfall, which reduces the amount of accumulation. remains a priority for every installation, and hopefully AT/FP POC, 1st Lt. Scott Sinclair at 556-6190. Increased traffic on base restricts the crew’s ability to for every individual. A Moment in Time ! Feb. 19, 1936 – Brig. Gen. William Published by Gowdy Printcraft, 22 N. Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way con- Commander “Billy” Mitchell dies in New York City. nected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise ! Feb. 19, 1993 – The 64th Flying Brig. Gen. Duane Deal Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Training Wing launches the first student Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Chief of Public Affairs sortie in the new T-1A Jayhawk trainer the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. 1st Lt. Michael Andrews aircraft. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorse- ! Feb. 20, 1948 – Strategic Air ment by DOD, the Department of the Air Force, or Gowdy Printcraft, of the products or services advertised. Everything Editorial Staff advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, reli- Command receives its first B-50 gion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of Chief Internal Information Superfortress bomber. the purchaser, user or patron. 2nd Lt. Jennifer Whitaker ! Feb. 23, 1912 – The War Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring Department first officially recognized NCOIC Internal Information Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indi- the Military Aviator rating. cated. and Editor ! Feb. 24, 1969 – An enemy mortar The Space Observer is published every Thursday. For advertising inquiries, call Gowdy Printcraft, (719) 634- Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips 1593. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified advertisement should call 556-5241. shell strikes an AC-47 gunship on which Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer, 775 Loring Staff Writer Airman 1st Class John L. Levitow Ave., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for submission Staff Sgt. Susan Mrowiec serves. Though seriously wounded, he is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited ejects a smoking flare and becomes the Layout and Design to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at (719) first enlisted airman to be awarded the Kara Magana 556-7846 or DSN 834-7846. Medal of Honor in Vietnam. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 3 www.peterson.af.mil News Local AFOSI detachment earns Space Command recognition By Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips year. competitive individual awards – 21st Space Wing Public Affairs “Being recognized as the best in Space capturing both Best Senior NCO Agent Command for the third straight year is an awesome and Best Company Grade Officer Agent in Air Force In some cases, keeping a low profile can be a achievement that has made the entire team very Space Command. very good thing for agents in the Air Force Office of proud,” said Special Agent Jim Mowry, Detachment “This kind of recognition only proves what I’ve Special Investigations. Recently, however, Peterson’s 803 Commander. “Our team is filled with incredible known all along,” said Agent Mowry. “We have some Air Force OSI Detachment 803 was selected as the talent, and we share a bond that is more like family of the finest OSI professionals here at Peterson AFB, Best Region 8 Large AFOSI Detachment in Air than anything else.” and it’s great to see these special folks receive the Force Space Command for the third consecutive In addition, Det. 803 won two of the highly recognition they deserve.” AFSPC pioneers first chatroom By Jenna K. McMullin Once the amount of users Public Affairs approached 200 in both the room where General Lord was answering questions Though challenged by a few tech- and the room where AFSPC personnel nical difficulties, the first chatroom were posing questions, the server hosted by AFSPC Commander Gen. stopped responding, causing the pro- Lance W. Lord Feb. 6 was a foreshad- gram to freeze. Or, in non-technical owing of a new communications venue terms, the chatroom began “booting” between the commander and AFSPC users. From approximately 11:30 a.m. personnel. on, it was impossible for General Lord “I like it, and I think we should do and most AFSPC users to communi- it as often as we can,” General Lord cate, limiting viewing and responding said. “Let’s work on the technology and capabilities. do it again.” AFSPC logistics and communica- From 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. tions personnel are working with the Mountain Standard Time, AFSPC per- Air Force Chief of Information Office, Photo by Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec sonnel worldwide were invited to join Air Force Portal officials from A way with words in a virtual meeting with General Lord Headquarters Standard Systems Group and the Bantu team to determine the Essay writer Alyssa Richter, and her muse, husband Eric Richter, were to ask him questions on force develop- the winners of the Peterson Base Exchange Special Valentine Contest. ment and space professional issues. The system problems. The Richters received a $50 Army Air Force Exchange Service gift card chatroom was operated via the Air “As soon as the technical glitches and goodie basket for two, presented by Vickie Smith, an AAFES Manager Force Portal, using the Bantu Instant get worked out, this is going to be (far left), and Kim Rule, the Merchandise and Sales Manager (far right). In Messenger program. Users began log- something great,” said Master Sgt. Juan her winning essay, Mrs. Richter writes of her husband, “He still goes out ging in around 10:15 a.m., and by the Rocha, an Information Technology of his way to do the best he can at work, at home, and with the kids. To time General Lord logged in at 11:15 Implementation Manager with AFSPC me, he deserves something for himself and to be pampered like he has a.m. to begin the discussions, approxi- who assisted in the set-up and design of done for me.” mately 150 users were logged in. the chatroom. Be well-informed to get maximum benefit from TriCare Prime To get the most from your Prime the part of the physician or other quality health care. answers, and knowing the reasons, benefits, it is important to have a close provider. 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TRI- You have the right to speak in confi- other health care providers. sultation, a nurse or nurse practitioner CARE Prime is designed so your PCM dence with your health care provider, to Complaints and Appeals – the might be the person who calls you back. is your first contact for all your primary review and receive a copy of your own right to a fair, fast and objective review By communicating with your health care needs, except for emergency medical records, and to request that of any complaint you have against your PCM, and understanding your rights care. Your PCM will answer your med- your physician amend your record if it health plan, providers, hospitals, or and responsibilities as a beneficiary ical questions and maintain a complete is not accurate, relevant, or complete. other health care personnel (including and patient, you can get the most from record of your health history. The health Other patients’ rights, listed by the complaints about waiting times, operat- your TRICARE Prime benefits. care guidance and service you receive Presidential Advisory Commission, and ing hours, conduct of health care per- For more information about TRI- from your PCM will be in proportion to followed by both TRICARE and sonnel, and adequacy of health care CARE Prime, visit TriWest’s Web site at how well you communicate with your TriWest Healthcare Alliance, include: facilities). www.triwest.com or the TRICARE PCM. Information Disclosure – the right Use your appointment time with a Management Activity site at www.tri- Part of this vital communication to receive accurate, easily understood PCM efficiently. To be a well-informed care.osd.mil. To learn more about process includes asking your PCM information about your health plan, patient, organize any thoughts and patient rights and responsibilities, visit questions about your medical condition health care professionals, and facilities questions in advance. Tell your PCM “FirstGov for Consumers,” a Federal or treatment in language you can under- Choice of Providers and Plans – about any prescribed or over-the-count- government Web site at www.con- stand and explain your role in healing the right to a choice of health care er medications you take – including sumer.gov/health.htm. and prevention. providers that is sufficient to provide vitamins and supplements. Don’t leave (Courtesy of TriWest Healthcare This is not merely a courtesy on you with access to appropriate high- without understanding your PCM’s Alliance) SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 News Briefs DINING FACILITY ADVISORY MEETING GLENN MILLER 100TH BIRTHDAY at 3 p.m. Thursdays in the Base Chapel. Volunteers are needed to make this year’s programs a success. For SCHEDULED BIG BAND DANCE more information, contact Master Sgt. Jeffery Smith at The Dining Facility Advisory Meeting is at 2 p.m. Bob Alexander and the Dwight Shaw Big Band 554-3591, or e-mail [email protected]. March 5 in the Aragon Dining Facility Atrium. The pur- will celebrate the life, times and music of “America’s pose of the meeting is to encourage new ideas, and Band Leader,” Glenn Miller, who led the Army Air PETERSON BLACK HERITAGE allow customers a chance to provide their input and Force Band, 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Colorado COMMITTEE opinions. The goal of the Aragon and Granite Inn din- Springs City Auditorium. Admission is free for active- The Peterson Air Force Base Black Heritage ing facilities is to provide the best dining experience for duty military members in uniform; tickets are $20 for Committee meets at 3 p.m. Tuesdays in the Family our customers. New ideas are welcome! all others. Call 576-2626 for tickets. Support Center. TEAM PETE JUNIOR ENLISTED COMBINED SPOUSES’ CLUB OFFERS PERSONNEL BRIEF: ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS USAF SELECTION BOARD SCHEDULE The Team Pete Junior Enlisted Association meets Applications for the Combined Air Force officials have approved the following at 3 p.m. today in the Mission Support Facility Atrium. Spouses’ Club Scholarships are now available. High changes to the schedule for selection boards convening All Team Pete members E-1 through E-6 who live or School and Spouse/Department of Defense Civilian in Calendar Year 2004. The Senior NCO Supplemental work in the 21st Space Wing, to include HQ AFSPC, applications are available at the Education Office and Boards originally scheduled to convene Aug. 23 have NORAD/USNORTHCOM, tenant units, Cheyenne Family Support Center, or they can be downloaded been moved to Aug. 30, to allow for conduct of the Mountain Air Force Station, or Schriever Air Force from www.geocities.com/pikespeakcsc. Completed Command Screening Board, which has been moved Base, are invited to participate. As the voice of Team applications must be received by March 15. Contact from Sept. 20 to Aug. 16. Pete’s junior enlisted ranks, the JEA supports all Liz Walker at 622-1695, or [email protected] with branches and nations of the military stationed at any questions. PERSONNEL BRIEF: Peterson. ASIAN-PACIFIC HERITAGE COMMITTEE OFFICER PROMOTION PROCESS A member of the AFPC Board Secretariat office TEAM PETE EPD OFFERS The Asian-Pacific Heritage Committee will meet will give a detailed briefing on the officer promotion every Wednesday through May, from ll a.m.-noon at the ‘SILVER BULLETS’ SEMINAR process to all interested parties from 2-4 p.m. March 3 Military Equal Opportunity office. The committee is The Team Pete Enlisted Professional in the base auditorium. If you have any questions, looking for volunteers and everyone is welcome to Development team offers the next “Silver Bullets” writ- please contact 1st Lt. Kelly Calle at 556-4819. ing seminar from 8-10 a.m. Feb. 27 in Bldg. 350, Room attend. For more information, contact Master Sgt. 1016. This seminar focuses on developing bullet-writ- Aaron Konia at 554-2475, Yong Sharp at 556-7691, or PERSONNEL BRIEF: ing skills for preparing Enlisted Performance Reports Dolly Daniels at 556-7039. LOST COMMON ACCESS CARD and Award nominations. Officers and enlisted are REPLACEMENT encouraged to attend this popular class. Class size is GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA 2004 Effective March 1, all active duty lost or stolen limited to the first 30 who register. Classes are held on SCHEDULED Common Access Cards will only be replaced with a the last Friday of each month through April. To register, Gospel Extravaganza 2004 will be 5 p.m. Feb. 28 letter from the member’s Commander or First e-mail Senior Master Sgt. Ty Foster at tyler.foster in the Peterson AFB Auditorium. All Team Pete mem- Sergeant. If you have questions, call 1st Lt. Kelly Calle @peterson.af.mil. For more information, visit the Web bers are invited. A reception will follow immediately at 556-4819. site at www.peterson.af.mil/epd/. afterward. The Gospel Extravaganza Committee meets

Protestant Catholic Chapel Schedule Worship Services: Weekday Mass, 11:35 a.m. Liturgical Service, 6:30 p.m. Sat. (except Monday) Traditional Worship Service, 8 a.m. Sun. Saturdays, 5 p.m. **For more information - Sunday School 9:35 a.m. Sun. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Call the chapel at 556-4442 for Contemporary/Inspirational Service, Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m. available chapel programs. 11 a.m. Sun. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 5 www.peterson.af.mil Around the Air Force Officials limit re-enlistment window to three months By Staff Sgt. Melanie Streeter “In our effort to shape the force, expect within a given period.” “Getting a better picture of reten- Air Force Print News we continue to seek areas that will give Narrowing the window will also tion indicators will greatly enhance our us greater management oversight,” said will assist officials with forecasting ability to optimize personnel programs,” WASHINGTON – Air Force per- Master Sgt. Maria Cornelia, the Air requirements for personnel programs Sergeant Cornelia said. sonnel officials are changing the re- Force’s Chief of Retention and Bonus such as selective re-enlistment bonuses, Airmen will still be authorized to enlistment eligibility window beginning Programs at . career job reservations, and retraining, re-enlist earlier than three months from March 5. “We want our airmen to under- Sergeant Cornelia said. their term of service expiring because of The new policy requires active stand that we’re not discouraging re- This policy shift is not something service-related requirements, such as a duty airmen to re-enlist within three enlistments,” Sergeant Cornelia said. new, but a return to the policy in place reassignment and promotion. months of their term of service expiring, “By reducing the eligibility window, Air before 2001. The eligibility window was For more information, call Staff a change from the 12-month window Force officials will have a better picture expanded from three to 12 months dur- Sgt. Chad Pryor in the Military currently in effect. of how many re-enlistments we can ing a low-retention period. Personnel Flight at 556-6266. Leave program helps activated federal employees , Ga. – Federal Program Manager at Air Force Reserve Command have asked the Air Force to clarify how the ‘22 days employees who are called up by a Reserve or headquarters here. “It’s based on a much older pro- of military leave’ program will be implemented. We National Guard unit to support a contingency can gram used to compensate employees who perform will provide more details when we get them.” use special leave to supplement lost wages. law enforcement and civil defense duties.” Besides the 22 days, federal employees receive They can receive their civilian income instead of The military leave program went into effect 15 days of military leave each year to train with their military pay for 22 days if their civil service job pays Nov. 24, 2003, with the signing of the 2004 National National Guard or Reserve unit. more than the military. Defense Authorization Act; however, guidance for Under the 15-day military leave entitlement, “Although not new to the federal government, running the program is still being worked out. employees get to keep both their military and civil- 22 days of military leave is a new entitlement for “Congress extended this benefit to activated ian pay. Reservists and (Guardsmen) supporting contingency employees who are supporting contingency opera- (Courtesy of Air Force Reserve Command operations,” said Meg Keith, Human Resources tions so they don’t lose money,” Ms. Keith said. “We News Service)

PIKES PEAK TOP 3 COUNCIL Enlisted Against Drunk Driving The Pikes Peak Top 3 meets at 11:30 a.m. Protecting you and your family members Feb. 26 in the Enlisted Club Buffalo Grill. Membership is open to all Team Pete by providing a safe alternative master sergeant selects through chief to drinking and driving. master sergeants. Pikes Peak Top 3 supports enlisted causes and professional Please call us! Fri. - Sat. 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. development through a variety of activities. Phone: 719-556-6384 or 55 NO DUI SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 News Dental specialists cut teeth on new innovations By Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec people for licenses,” she said. 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Peterson’s ADL provides tri- service support as the only military The 10th Medical Group Area facility of its kind in the U.S. Here, Dental Lab held its 43rd annual specialists manufacture dental pros- workshop at the Antlers Adam’s thetics, or replacement teeth, through Mark Hotel in downtown Colorado a mail-in prescription system. Springs last week. Each prosthetic must be unique, Three hundred fifty people be it a crown, partial denture, or attended the conference, which has flexible night guard that prevents grown substantially from the one- nocturnal teeth grinding. room, in-house workshop it was just Sergeant Kujak believes every a few years ago. tooth is a work of art due to its dis- “Our conference is now compa- tinctive nature. rable to those in the civilian sector,” “Everyone who works in the said Trish Murphy, the ADL shop is an artist,” she said. “They Logistics Manager. “People through- take into account color and shape, out the Department of Defense come paying close attention to very small here from base dental labs.” details as they create something from The workshop included lec- scratch.” tures, hands-on training courses, and Many of these “artists” traveled vendor displays featuring technolog- thousands of miles to take advantage ical innovations for DoD dentists, of the ADL workshop. and technicians specializing in pros- This saved the government thetic dentistry. about $100,000 in fees that would Dental lab technicians were have otherwise been paid to send also given an opportunity to earn cer- specialists to costly conferences in tification through exams proctored the private sector, Sergeant Kujak by a representative from the National said. Association of Dental Laboratories. Besides being cost-effective, “We have an Air Force the ADL’s annual conference has Instruction requiring us to provide other substantial payoffs. continuing education opportunities “The workshop gives our peo- for providers and technicians,” said ple a chance to enhance their skills, Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Kujak, the and introduces them to state-of-the- Photo by Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec ADL Support Element Chief. art technology and products,” Tech. Sgt. Matt Rossi, Dental Lab Craftsman, 81st Dental Squadron from Keesler “Last week, we sponsored 15 Sergeant Kujak said. Air Force Base, Miss., pours material into a mold. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 7 www.peterson.af.mil Feature IG member offers insight into exercises By Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Every so often, the base responds to explo- sions, bomb threats, plane crashes, and just about every other conceivable catastrophe during periodic readiness exercises. Last week was one of those times, as Condor Crest wreaked havoc on Team Pete. “Condor Crest gives commanders an opportu- nity to assess critical deficiencies in their missions and personnel,” said Maj. David Nuce, the 21st Space Wing Deputy Inspector General. The exercise allows us to evaluate the wing’s readiness mission in all functional areas including operations, support, and self-aid and buddy care, he said. Scenarios are devised to help the inspectors put each functional area to the test. “The IG creates the overall theme of the exer- cise, be it a hazardous materials incident or an air- craft crash. Then the Exercise Controllers write and coordinate the script,” Major Nuce said. Likewise, the IG establishes the wing’s objec- tives, while the ECs provide the squadron objectives. Photo by Joe Fischer The inputs — roughly 150 of them — are then Donned in Personal Protective Equipment, firefighters respond to a simulated aircraft accident. The C- compiled into a master script, Major Nuce said. 130 crew, afflicted with Ricin poisoning, was unable to control the plane as it skidded off the . The Battle Staff, Unit Control Centers, and Disaster Control Group also play critical roles in Control Group as the eyes and ears for the com- scenario?” exercises. These groups respond to the scenario mander. “In the past, we have witnessed several folks inputs provided by the IG and ECs. This team is chaired by the Mission Support who tried to walk around a simulated accident scene “The Battle Staff is the commander’s right arm Group Commander, and responds to all major acci- to avoid playing in an exercise,” he said. in executing the wing’s support function and opera- dents, pulling together several agencies to resolve The major stressed the importance of taking the tions mission,” Major Nuce said. the emergency, he said. evaluations seriously. UCCs are normally squadron contacts and As the IG team runs the exercise scenarios, “Treat each exercise not just as though you are information nodes, he said. they key in on the reaction of the units involved. being watched by your commander or an Operational While the Battle Staff is the commander’s “Do they hustle? Can they demonstrate profi- Readiness Inspection evaluator, but as you would if “right arm,” Major Nuce described the Disaster ciency on procedures? Or do they try to avoid the it were real,” he said. SPACE OBSERVER 8 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 News Legal Office assists sexual assault victims By Kathy D. Nelson victim or a witness to a crime, criminal offenses. assault goes uninvestigated. If the Victim Witness Assistance 21st Space Wing Legal Office they have the obligation to refer Our primary obligation is these issues go unreported, we Liaison, at 556-4472. The the individual to the Legal to the U.S. Air Force and to the often cannot do anything about Liaison is available around the The military justice sys- Office. fair and impartial administra- them until it is to late. When a clock, and can always be tem is designed to hold military Such action gets the tion of justice. The cooperation sexual assault goes unreported, reached after hours by the on- members who engage in crimi- investigation process started and truthful testimony from the the victim is victimized again call Judge Advocate General, nal misconduct accountable for and assists the victim in obtain- victim or witnesses are essen- and asks, “If he did this to me, Command Post, and the Air their actions, and to ensure an ing the proper protective meas- tial to the proper determination how many were before me, or Force Office of Special appropriate punishment is fash- ures from the accused, while of guilt or innocence of an will come after me? I want Investigations. ioned to preserve good order getting the victim the proper accused in a criminal trial. safety and the satisfaction that The Victim Witness and discipline in the Armed resources in either the military Since the recent headlines punishment is given for the Assistance Liaison and one of Forces. However, if a or civilian community. at the U.S. Air Force Academy wrongdoing that was commit- the Judge Advocates are avail- Commander, investigative The Victim Witness on sexual assaults and how ted against me.” able to speak to organizations agent, or supervisor believes a Assistance Protection Act is they were “overlooked,” we If you are a victim of or about the program, and how the military member, dependent, or designed to protect and assist have redoubled our efforts to witness to a crime, please call legal community is handling Air Force employee has been a victims of, and witnesses to, ensure no accusation of sexual the legal office at 556-4871, or these issues. Leave and Earning Statement changes may reduce identity theft ARLINGTON, Va. – Leave and from all pay statements and checks to Commission, which monitors the identity theft complaints to the FTC earning statements for all service- guard against identity theft. issue. was roughly 23,400. By 2001, the members and Defense Department “The changes apply to every- This change is to be for all hard rate had more than tripled to about civilians, and paychecks for military one,” said Patrick Shine, acting direc- copy leave and earning statements. 86,200. Based on figures released in retirees will soon have more identity tor of DFAS. The proposal “originat- This does not apply to electronic January, the number of complaints of theft protection. ed internally and will be phased in copies of statements found on myPay, identity theft nearly topped 215,000 Over the next several weeks, the over the next couple of pay periods.” the online system for access and con- for 2003. Defense Finance and Accounting Reports of identity theft have trol of customers personal pay infor- The Social Security Admini- Service will drop the first five digits substantially increased in recent mation. stration has also taken the same step of a person’s Social Security number years, according to the Federal Trade Five years ago, the number of of eliminating the first five Social

The complete Airman’s Manual is now available online! Browse sections for review or test your knowledge of today’s https://commweb.hill.af.mil/ATM/ Air Force with online quizzes. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 9 www.peterson.af.mil News paperwork because inclement weather seemed Housing, where a man reported nearly $550 to be the major contributor to the accident. worth of property stolen. He stated he intended Mother Nature could not be reached for com- to inventory the missing materials, which were ment. last seen Feb. 3. Altogether, four wall packs, eight MEDICAL REPONSE #2 – Feb. 6 strip lights, and 28 lamps were missing from the Security Forces, the Fire Department, and unsecured garage. The following real-life events with real individu- AMR responded to the Fitness Center, where a IFE – Feb. 10 als from around Peterson are to inform you of crimes, military member was complaining of lower Security Forces responded to the flight line, accidents, and events occurring on base. These entries abdominal pain. He was transported to Penrose where an in-flight emergency was reported. A C- are from hundreds recorded in the Peterson Police Main for further treatment. 21 was apparently experiencing gear malfunc- Blotter: FROSTY FOIBLE – Feb. 6 tion. The jet, carrying 430 gallons of fuel, landed ** Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer Security Forces responded to the North safely. staff may make light of some blotter entries, the intent Gate, where a driver had rear-ended another SLIP SLIDIN’ AWAY – Feb. 11 is to call attention to our security and law enforcement vehicle while waiting to enter the installation. The Security Forces responded to the Shoppette concerns. However, rest assured, our professional military motorist stated he sprayed washer fluid parking lot, where a vehicle had slid into another Security Forces treat each incident seriously. onto his windshield, which immediately frosted due to the icy pavement. While attempting to CONFISCATED CARGO – Feb. 5 over, obstructing his vision. Driving blind, he park, the driver collided with the car in front of Security Forces responded to the West plowed into the car directly in front of his. The him, causing minor dents to both vehicles. Gate, where an entry controller was detaining two accosted auto was left with couple of punctures in ROAD RAGE – Feb. 11 men suspected of driving under the influence. the rear bumper. Security Forces issued a citation A military member called Security Forces to When asked where they were going, the men, for Careless Driving and Driving Without a report one of his troops was involved in an inci- red-eyed and smelling of marijuana, were unable License. dent off base. The troop had just exited the instal- to respond correctly according to the work order OPEN DOOR POLICY – Feb. 8 lation via the West Gate, when an aggressive in their possession. Also in the delirious druggies’ Security Forces patrollers discovered the driver began to tailgate her vehicle. When she possession was 5.2 grams of marijuana. The front door to the Canadian Forces Building was stopped at the next traffic light, she glanced in her Colorado Springs Police Department responded, left open. A search of the interior revealed all was rearview mirror and saw the maniacal motorist immediately issued a summons for Possession of in order. Someone must have been in a hurry to shaking his fist at her. He continued to tailgate her Marijuana, and escorted the high-flying fellas off leave work that day! car for a ways before speeding off. The shaken the installation. EVASIVE MANUEVERS – Feb. 8 steerer attempted to catch the license plate, but MEDICAL RESPONSE #1 – Feb. 6 Security Forces received a report of a minor he drove off too quickly. Later, she saw that same Security Forces, the Fire Department, and accident at the West Gate, where a bus had vehicle on base when she came into work, and American Medical Response services responded reportedly scraped a barrier and drove on. The decided to file a report. to McDonald’s, where a woman was suffering hit-and-run hooligan driving the government bus MINOR OFFENSE – Feb. 11 from seizures. The victim was released into her said he didn’t realize he’d hit anything until he Security Forces responded to the Base mother’s care to be taken for further treatment. reached the Transportation parking lot (some Exchange, where an Army Air Force Exchange PLOWED SNOW PLOW – Feb. 6 rather large scrapes and a gaping hole in the side Service detective detained two youngsters for A man called Security Forces to report he of the bus tipped him off). Security Forces issued shoplifting. The preteen poachers stole an adult was in a minor vehicle accident on the flight line. a citation for Careless Driving. magazine from the store. They also acquired a He was attempting to make contact with the snow EAGLE EYES REPORT – Feb. 10 shoplifting summons, issued by CSPD. plow crew working in the area, when the govern- Security Forces received a report of suspi- ALARMING TRENDS CONTINUE: ment owned truck he was driving slid into one of cious activity in the Commissary parking lot. A In addition to these entries, there continue to them. Contact complete. The truck sustained a contractor spied a mystery man wearing a dark be too many illegitimate alarm activations on bent hood and bumper, as well as a broken turn suit with dark shirt and tie, using a 35 mm cam- base. Among those noted by Security Forces this signal. The man was advised to leave the area era to take photographs of the Service Station week were seven activations due to human error. immediately because a C-130 was attempting to and Post Office. ** If you have any information on a crime or any taxi on the runway (one flightline foible was LOOTED LIGHTING – Feb. 10 of these blotter entries, please report it to Security enough). Security Forces did not issue any Security Forces responded to Base Forces at 556-4000. WELCOME TO THE AIR FORCE

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And that’s just the beginning. Once you enlist, you’ll also receive a good starting salary with regular pay raises, tax-free hous- ing and food allowances. Not to mention opportunities for higher education and full retirement benefits after 20 years of serv- ice. Visit our Web site at AIRFORCE.COM or call 1-800-423-USAF. 21st Space Wing Annual Award Nominees FIRST SERGEANT OF THE YEAR CATEGORY I - CATEGORY II - CATEGORY III - CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR

Master Sgt. Craig Master Sgt. Grant Master Sgt. Master Sgt. Allen A. Dockum J. Dugre Charles W. Meyer J. Schrieber 21st Services 13th Space 21st Medical 721st Mission Squadron Warning Squadron Group Support Group First Sergeant First Sergeant First Sergeant First Sergeant Sharon K. Ahner Steve A. Bourne Carol D. Burbridge Marshall D. Amey David K. Arcilla Nancy L. Brown Dino Bonaldo II Norman R. Davis Joan L. Fannin 21st Civil Engineer 721st Civil 21st Space 21st Space 721st Civil 20th Space Control 721st Civil 6th Space Warning 21st Space Squadron Engineer Communications Communications Engineer Squadron Engineer Squadron Communications Administrative Squadron Squadron Squadron Squadron Budget Analyst Squadron Radar Analyst Squadron HONOR GUARD HONOR GUARD HONOR GUARD HONOR GUARD Support Assistant Fire Station Budget Technician Audiovisual Fire Protection Environmental Telecommunications Driver/Operator Production Specialist Training Operations Flight Specialist OFFICER OF NCO OF THE AIRMAN OF TRAINER OF Specialist Chief Chief THE YEAR YEAR THE YEAR THE YEAR

Staff Sgt. Andrew C. Patricia Gallion Janice D. Miller Lisa F. Thurman Paul V. Brown Frank A. Montone Cynthia D. White Carrie L. Granzella Nikki L. Laughlin Cindy R. Litteral 2nd Lt. Jason D. Senior Airman Ivan R. Tech. Sgt. Andrew L. 21st Space Wing Gilchrist Jr. 21st Aeromedical- 21st Comptroller 1st Space Control 21st Civil Engineer 21st Aeromedical- 21st Comptroller 21st Medical 21st Civil Bennett Imbuido Fulbright Manpower Analyst Dental Squadron Squadron Squadron Squadron Dental Squadron Squadron Operations Squadron Engineer 21st Services Squadron 50th Communications 21st Services Squadron Operations Center Dental Assistant Civilian Pay Secretary Assistant Fire Chief Fitness Program Financial Analyst Family Advocacy Squadron Bravo Team Officer in Squadron Honor Guard Training Manpower and Personnel Technician for Training Manager Outreach Manager Deputy Fire Chief Charge Ceremonial Guardsman NCO NCO in Charge

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Senior Master Sgt. Senior Master Sgt. Master Sgt. Garry E. Master Sgt. Alvin Master Sgt. Kent H. Master Sgt. Beth Master Sgt. Michael Tech. Sgt. Floyd D. Tech. Sgt. Ronald Tech. Sgt. Lillian Tech. Sgt. Gregory Tech. Sgt. Keith B. Staff Sgt. Joshua Staff Sgt. Johnny Tyler D. Foster J. Mark Reed Berry II L. Blake Campbell A. Peura W. Spangler Martinez J. Meyers E. Tisby-Sumpter A. O’Dell Quick T. Clendenen L. Harris Jr. 21st Space Wing 2nd Space 821st Group 21st Security 21st Space 21st Medical 721st Security 21st Maintenance 21st Civil Engineer 21st Aeromedical- 821st Air Base 721st Security 21st Space Wing 12th Space Public Affairs Warning Squadron Resources and Forces Squadron Communications Operations Forces Squadron Operations Flight Squadron Dental Squadron Group Forces Squadron Public Affairs Warning Squadron Superintendent Current Requirements Installation Squadron Squadron Security Forces Quality Assurance Resources and Force Health Traffic Flight Chief Media Relations Standardization Operations Flight Quality Assurance Security GSU Support Flight Superintendent Administration Evaluator Logistics NCO in Management Management NCOIC and Evaluation NCO in Charge Evaluator Superintendent Superintendent Chief Charge NCOIC Office, NCOIC and Specialist QAE

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Staff Sgt. Michael Senior Airman Senior Airman Senior Airman Airman 1st Class Airman 1st Class Airman 1st Class Capt. Wade R. Capt. John A. Capt. Grant M. Capt. Christine A. Capt. Jeffrey D. Capt. Lance J. 1st Lt. Chip W. S. Whisnant Dawn R. Bogardus Conrad A. Dawes Justin R. Wilson James N. Hargrave Jennifer N. Shantae T. DeMordaunt Garza Hargrove Millard Thomas Willoughby Hollinger 821st Air Base 21st Space 2nd Space 21st Space Wing 721st Security Livingston Shinholster 21st Medical 18th Space 721st Security 21st Comptroller 821st Air Base 21st Maintenance 21st Mission Group Communications Warning Squadron Senior Command Forces Squadron 21st Aeromedical- 21st Security Group Control Squadron Forces Squadron Squadron Group Group Support Group Resource Advisor Squadron Satellite Data Post Controller Pass and Dental Squadron Forces Squadron Aerospace Commander Operations Officer Financial Services Airfield Operations Executive Officer Executive Officer Operations Systems Operator Registration Clerk Dental Assistant Desk Sergeant Optometry Chief Flight Commander Flight Commander Controller Apprentice SPACE OBSERVER 12 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 AT YOUR SERVIC E This Week Team Pete vacations with ITT By Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec tions, like shows at the Pikes Peak Nev., are very popular right now, she Today 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Center, as well as travel packages to said. ! Career Marketing, 8 a.m.-noon destinations worldwide. Team Pete members planning a at the Mission Support Center, Those wishing to elude the icy “People come into the office, and trip don’t have to travel very far to make Room 1016. Front Range winter can visit we can help them find vacation pack- arrangements. ! Play Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Information, Tickets and Tours to plan ages to suit their budget,” said Yvonne “The office is right on base, so it’s the Youth Center. an escape to milder climates. Martinez, a travel consultant at ITT. convenient,” Ms. Martinez said. ! Job Orientation, 1-2 p.m. at the ITT sells tickets to local attrac- Trips to Mexico and Las Vegas, But proximity isn’t the only con- MSC, Room 1016. venience ITT offers. The Saturday Leisure Travel office can help globetrotters ! Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. at the Bowling Center. reserve airline tickets, lodging, and rental cars, Sunday often at discounted ! Save $5 per hour on any Cessna rates. rental at the Aero Club. “We’ll always try to get the best price,” Monday Ms. Martinez said. “We ! Group Bowling Instruction, seek out all kinds of dis- 1- 4 p.m. at the Bowling Center. counts, including those Class is limited to 10 persons. for military.” To register, call 556-4607. Renee Kancir, also Tuesday a travel consultant at ! Sponsorship Training, 7:30- ITT, said lower rates 8:30 a.m. in the MSC, Room 1016. offered at Leisure Travel ! Resume Review, 9-11 a.m. in depend on what dis- the MSC, Room 1016. counts are being offered ! Assertiveness Training, 2:30- on the market. 4:00 p.m., in the Peterson AFB “We do our Library. research, look up ! 2-for-1 Evening dinner special quotes, and give clients in the Officers' Club. what’s available,” she said. Wednesday For many travelers, ! Advanced Interviewing Class, 9 the services provided by a.m.-noon in the MSC, Room ITT proved to be worth- 1016. while. ! Pre-Separation Briefing, 3- Photo by Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec “People often call 4 p.m. in the MSC, Room 1016. Team Pete members and their families have a wide variety of vacation options available to tell us how much they ! Family Pasta Buffet, 5-7 p.m. at through Information,Tickets and Tours’ Leisure Travel Office.The office can help reserve air- enjoyed their trips,” Ms. the Enlisted Club. line tickets, lodging, and rental cars, often at substantial discounts. Martinez said. ! Mongolian Barbecue, 6-8 p.m. in the Officers’ Club. ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU Feb. 19 ! Job Orientation, 1-2 p.m. at the Today Friday Saturday Sunday MSC, Room 1016. Lunch: Dinner: Brunch: Brunch: ! Play Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at Lunch: Beef Corn Pie Yankee Pot Roast Creole Shrimp Cantonese Spareribs Liver with Onions Seafood Newburg Simmered Corned the Youth Center. Savory Baked Chicken Mustard Chicken Orange Spiced Pork Veal Paprika Steaks Beef ! Mongolian Barbecue, 5-7 p.m. Swedish Meatballs Oven-Fried Fish Chop Mustard Greens Pineapple Chicken Asparagus Broccoli Combo in the Enlisted Club. Reservations Harvard Beets Fried Cabbage Tempura Fried Fish Creamed Corn County-Style Tomatoes Potatoes Carrots are suggested. Call 556-4194. Broccoli Squash Peas Pea and Pepper Rice Mashed Potatoes Peas and Carrots Baked Potatoes Macaroni and Cheese Black-Eyed Peas Helpful Numbers Steamed Rice Noodles Jefferson Boiled Egg Noodles Sweet Potatoes ! Family Advocacy 556-8943 Rissole Potatoes ! Education Center 556-4064 ! Library 556-7462 Dinner: Monday Tuesday Wednesday ! Community Center 556-7671 Pepper Steak Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Mr. Z's Baked ! Aquatics Center 556-4608 Baked Stuffed Fish Chili Mac Salmon Cakes Country Captain Cantonese Barbecued Chicken ! Fitness Center 556-4462 Pot Roast Southern Fried Teriyaki Chicken Chicken Spareribs Spareribs Ginger Pot Roast Roast Loin of Pork Chicken Veal Parmesan Turkey A-La-King Szechwan Chicken Lemon Herbed ! Officers’ Club 556-4181 Mixed Vegetables Cauliflower Combo Beef Cannelloni Fried Cabbage Meatloaf Beef Stir Fry Chicken ! Enlisted Club 556-4194 Green Beans Green Beans w/ French-Style Peas Succotash Mustard Greens Cabbage Stuffed Pork ! Youth Center 556-7220 Steamed Rice Mushrooms Glazed Carrots Parsley Buttered Okra and Tomato Carrots Chops Mashed Potatoes Oven-Browned Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Gumbo Vegetable Stir Fry Cauliflower Combo ! Family Support 556-6141 Potatoes Squash Filipino Rice Steamed Rice Parsley-Buttered Mexican Corn ! Red Cross 556-9201 Steamed Rice Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Steamed Rice Pork-Fried Rice Scalloped ! Outdoor Recreation 556-4487 Potatoes ! Golf Course 556-7810 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 13 www.peterson.af.mil Commentary ‘The experience is what you make it’ By Senior Airman Michelle Zeller Though I wasn’t able to complete my 21st Contracting Squadron bachelor’s degree, I’ll leave with an Associate of Science in Contract I first looked into joining the United Management degree. An associate’s States Air Force as a junior in high school. degree is a start. Joining the Air Force was I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do. a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The Air I spent my senior year contemplating Force provided me with a foundation for whether to join the Air Force or go to a tra- success. ditional college. Most of my friends were Through the Contracting career planning futures at nearby state universi- field, I have been provided with the oppor- ties, while I felt I needed to do something tunity to succeed with my time-manage- different and more challenging. ment skills, physical fitness goals, and The cost of higher education is interpersonal skills. All of these skills expensive. When I looked at the financial will help me succeed in the future. commitment associated with the costs of Being in the Air Force is not always attending college, I knew that financing easy, but the choice is ours. The attitude my education was not going to be easy. I we have toward our jobs, our families, and didn’t have the luxury of my parents’ our lives ultimately determines how we financial support. If I wanted to go to col- handle challenges and changes, and will lege, I was going to have to finance it either help you succeed or hold you back. myself. I concluded that joining the Air The choice is yours. The military duties Force was my best choice. and responsibilities, the civilian opportu- The Air Force provided me with the nities, and the education benefits are what money I needed to pay for college. By convinced me to join the Contracting joining the Air Force, I knew that I would career field. be making the most out of my college In spite of long deployments, missing experience and my life. The chance to birthdays and holidays, and working hard earn a college degree while working in the to manage a full-time workload and aca- Air Force was a win-win situation. demic schedule, it has all been worth it. I’ll separate from the Air Force in The experience is what you make it. For May, and start school full-time at me, the Air Force and Contracting experi- Columbia University. ence have been priceless. SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 News Vosler NCO Academy graduates 132 On Feb. 13, 132 students graduated from Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Auger, Malmstrom Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eddie D. Hill, Hill AFB Peterson’s Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, as Class Base, Mont. Tech. Sgt. Todd A. Homkes, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Robert T. Badillo, Peterson Air Force Base, Tech. Sgt. Alan W. Hotz, Malmstrom AFB 04-2. Our congratulations go to all the graduates. Colo. Tech. Sgt. Jimmie J. Hyatt, Buckley AFB Tech. Sgt. Adrian C. Pruitt, 6th Space Operations Tech. Sgt. Troy J. Ballard, McChord Air Force Base, Tech. Sgt. Deanne L. Hyland, Malmstrom AFB Squadron, , Colo., won the Wash. Tech. Sgt. David K. James, Malmstrom AFB John L. Levitow Award. Tech. Sgt. Ronnie T. Beharry, Tech. Sgt. Darrin W. Bailey, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. Matthew D. Jameson, Hill AFB , F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Tech. Sgt. Deborah G. Banks, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. Mark A. Jankowski, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Franklin J. Barta, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Joel A. Jones, Hill AFB received the Academic Achievement Award. Tech. Sgt. Tech. Sgt. Roger A. Berube, Portland, Ore. Tech. Sgt. John P. Karagiannes, Peterson AFB Gretchen M. Richburg-Crane, AFROTC Northwest Tech. Sgt. Jerry B. Boaze Jr., USAFA Tech. Sgt. Patrick L. Kincaid, Peterson AFB Region, Pullman, Wash., earned the Commandant’s Tech. Sgt. Emile P. Bradley, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. William A. Kober, Schriever AFB Award. Beharry and Richburg-Crane were also named Tech. Sgt. Robert W. Briney, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. William J. Kowalski, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. William E. Brooks, Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Matthew L. Larson, Fairchild AFB Distinguished Graduates, along with Tech. Sgts. James Tech. Sgt. Terrence J. Callaghan, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. Jessica L. Lind, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. V. Escher, 34th Training Group, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William S. Carroll, Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Keith E. Linkous, Buckley AFB Academy, Colo.; Corey J. Dlask, 10th Tech. Sgt. Vaughn A. Cavender, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. John T. Lipkea, McChord AFB Communications Squadron, USAFA; Peter B. Tech. Sgt. Andrew B. Collins, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. Steven P. Livziey, Buckley AFB Hartmann, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Fairchild Tech. Sgt. Glen A. Comeaux, McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. Phornsawon Locke, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. James M. Conner Jr., Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Martin, Hill AFB AFB, Wash.; John E. DeHoff, 388th Maintenance Tech. Sgt. Andre L. Cook, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. Thomas N. Martinez, McChord AFB Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah; Willie C. Ford, 62nd Tech. Sgt. Marc A. Correra, Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Traci D. Mays, Buckley AFB Supply Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash.; Dwain D. Tech. Sgt. Kelly M. Cunningham, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. Andrew G. Meteer, Buckley AFB Hedgepeth, 22nd Medical Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. James J. Delbridge, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. Haywood E. Miller Sr., McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. Chad E. Doss, F.E.Warren AFB Tech. Sgt. Teresa L. Miller, Hill AFB McConnell AFB, Kansas; Kevin L. Jones, 90th Tech. Sgt. Kevin R. Elmore, McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. Robert C. Mims, Denver, Colo. Maintenance Operations Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB; Tech. Sgt. Glenn A. Evans, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. Carlos A. Nunez, McChord AFB Michele K. King, Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill Tech. Sgt. Kerry A. Ferguson, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. William D. Ortiz, Hill AFB AFB; Glenn P. McAlister Jr., Cheyenne Mountain Tech. Sgt. Christopher A. Ferriera, F.E.Warren AFB Tech. Sgt. David L. Owen, McConnell AFB Operations Center, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian M. Forrester, Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. David M. Perrault, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. Steven D. Fryer, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. Christopher G. Porter, F.E.Warren AFB Station, Colo.; and Tech. Sgt. Gerald J. Nunes Jr., 90th Tech. Sgt. Dean M. Gagnon, Colorado Springs, Colo. Tech. Sgt. Melannie J. Porter, F.E.Warren AFB Security Forces Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB. Tech. Sgt. Robert W. Gannon, Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Gregory E. Presnell, Malmstrom AFB Other Class 04-2 graduates were Tech. Sgt. Damian D. Gardner, Schriever Air Force Tech. Sgt. Susan R. Rees, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. Mark E. Abrams, U.S. Air Force Academy, Base, Colo. Tech. Sgt. Saverio R. Rotella Jr., March Air Force Colo. Tech. Sgt. Michael L. Grant, USAFA Base, Calif. Tech. Sgt. David L. Ackerman, Hill Air Force Base, Tech. Sgt. Jason C. Gray, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. R. Matthew Ruchti, Malmstrom AFB Utah Tech. Sgt. Horace C. Greeley, McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. Jarrett J. Saffell, McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. Gary D. Aittama, Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho Tech. Sgt. Darian E. Guy, Buckley Air Force Base, Tech. Sgt. Mark G. Sands, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. Mark K. Apsey, McConnell Air Force Base, Colo. Tech. Sgt. Chad A. Satterfield, F.E.Warren AFB Kansas Tech. Sgt. Gerald D. Haight Jr., Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Robert R. Saucedo II, McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. James L. Armstrong, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Norman L. Harvey, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Richard W. Schriever Jr., Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Michael A. Armstrong, Fairchild Air Force Tech. Sgt. James A. Heinrich, F.E.Warren AFB Tech. Sgt. Nicole I. Schwartz, McChord AFB Base, Wash. Tech. Sgt. William C. Herring, USAFA Tech. Sgt. Mark K. Higgs, Buckley AFB – See NCOA Grads, Page 15 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 15 www.peterson.af.mil News

– NCOA Grads, from Page 14 Tech. Sgt. Tracey B. Temple, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. Robert B. Weeks, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. Eugene P.Thomas, , Colo. Tech. Sgt. David L. Wheeler, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Amy J. Todd, Schriever AFB Tech. Sgt. Richard J. Wheeler, Cheyenne Mountain Tech. Sgt. John W. Shropshire III, Schriever AFB Tech. Sgt. Martin A. Todd, Schriever AFB AFS Tech. Sgt. William G. Smith II, Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. William D. Tucker, F.E.Warren AFB Tech. Sgt. Vanessa F.White, USAFA Tech. Sgt. Marco A. Soto, San Diego, Calif. Tech. Sgt. Ronald K. Tuttle, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. James A. Williamson, Buckley AFB Tech. Sgt. Timothy J. Stevens, Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Lori A. Wagner, F.E.Warren AFB Tech. Sgt. Mark K. Womble, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Steven P. Strick, McConnell AFB Tech. Sgt. Daniel J. Walker, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Woodson W. Wright III, McChord AFB Tech. Sgt. Harold J. Stuckman Jr., Malmstrom AFB Tech. Sgt. Jeffery R. Walker, Hill AFB Tech. Sgt. Richard J. Ziesmer Jr., Peterson AFB Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Swenson, Cheyenne Mountain Tech. Sgt. Terri L. Watkins, Hill AFB Staff Sgt. Manrrique G. Carvajal Rojas, Fairchild AFB AFS, Colo. Tech. Sgt. Michael S. Watsabaugh, Peterson AFB Staff Sgt. Shiloh M. Slater, Fairchild AFB Tech. Sgt. Timothy L. Tate, Schriever AFB Tech. Sgt. David A. Weeding, F.E.Warren AFB Staff Sgt. Teresa A. Sullivan, Buckley AFB Peterson ALS graduates 32 9 complete FTAC On Feb. 10, 32 students graduated from Senior Airman Jeffery P. Guynn, 50th Congratulations to the Jeffrey S. Tipton, Peterson’s Airman Leadership School, as Class 04- Operations Group following Feb. 13 graduates 721st Security Forces C. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez, Center Senior Airman Brent I. Haney, 13th Air Support from the First Term Squadron Operations Squadron for Character Development, was the guest speaker Airman’s Center Class Senior Airman Ryan N. Hilliard, 721st 2004-07: Airmen 1st Class for the graduation ceremony in the Enlisted Club. Communications Squadron Our congratulations go to all the graduates. Senior Airman Selvin O. Hudson, 21st Civil Airman Basic Senior Airman Christy Hinojosa, 21st Engineer Squadron Angelia F. Bragg, 21st Senior Airman Kevin P. Igo, 21st SFS Aeromedical-Dental Squadron, won the John L. Medical Support Squadron Levitow Award. Senior Airman Chad Carpenter, Senior Airman Heather J. Kling, 21st Space Wing 1st Space Operations Squadron, was awarded the Senior Airman Chris L. Loflin, 2nd SOPS Airmen Academic Achievement Award. Staff Sgt. Rachel Senior Airman Dennis Mathys, 50th SFS Chiartano, 76th Space Control Squadron, earned Senior Airman Jocelyn N. Mathys, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office the Leadership Award. Senior Airmen Dawn Nathan D. Barden, Senior Airman Andrew P. Metzger, 21st SCS Bogardus, 21st Space Communications Squadron, 21st Security Forces and Joshua Sutfin, 3rd SOPS, were named Senior Airman Carrie A. Muir, 4th SOPS Senior Airman John J. Nerwinski, 1st Space Squadron Distinguished Graduates. Control Squadron Kathryn L. Bernardi, Morgan A. Burnham, Other Class 04-C graduates were Senior Airman Adam H. Perkins, 21st CES 721st SFS Staff Sgt. Timothy Babcock, 721st Security 21st MDSS Senior Airman Jessica Ptacek, 721st SFS Bryan M. Duke, 21st Forces Squadron Senior Airman Samuel Rodriguez, 50th SCS Danyell G. Rackley, Space Communications Staff Sgt. Kyle E. Scheese, 21st SCS Senior Airman Sanita D. Simons, Air Force 21st Medical Operations Squadron Senior Airman Bethany J. Anderson, 3rd SOPS Space Command Squadron Senior Airman Sarah J. Burns, 50th Mission Senior Airman Theodore J. Strycharz, 21st Brent C. Merry, 21st Tiffany M. Romano, Support Squadron CES MDSS Senior Airman Aaron C. Dunville, 50th Space Senior Airman Ruthanne Terrel, 21st Mission 21st MDSS Communications Squadron Support Squadron Senior Airman Jeremiah DuPriest, 50th SFS Senior Airman Russell D. Unger, 3rd SOPS Senior Airman Bret E. Ehrenfried, 50th Senior Airman Monique C. Wright, 21st SW Operations Support Squadron SPACE OBSERVER 16 Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004 Sports HAWC kicks off walking/running clinic By Cindy White Captain Birdsall said ers injury prevention, buy- Health and Wellness Center he has a real passion for ing shoes, progression, and running, and is excited will introduce the HAWC’s Are you Fit to Fight? about educating and moti- Run Across America incen- The Peterson Health and vating walkers and runners tive program. Wellness Center offers a of all levels. He has more This program is new program that will get than 23 years of experience designed to help anyone Team Pete up and running! running, racing, and coach- start an exercise routine, The Health and ing. get results, and stay moti- Wellness Center offers a Coach Birdsall has vated. run/walk clinic throughout worked with high school The group meets each the spring to get folks pre- cross-country and track week, and Coach Birdsall pared for the new 1.5 mile teams and taught at several will develop a specific run. The program kicks off running camps in the last workout program tailored 3:30- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, eight years. An avid runner, to the participant’s level of and will be offered every he qualified for the fitness. Progress will be Tuesday through April. Olympic trials in 1988. reviewed and then the The first workshop You don’t have to be group will go for a self- will be taught in the the next Frank Shorter or paced walk/run together as HAWC classroom by the Jim Fixx to join the group. a team. Participants record HAWC Fitness Program The running clinic is their progress in miles and Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips Manager and Capt. Gordon “geared for folks that want goals. Team Pete runners can ‘get a leg up’ on the Fit to Fight program as the Birdsall, Air Force Space to get back into shape with The final event, a Fun Health and Wellness Center offers a running and walking clinic to help Command Logistics and a running/walking pro- Run, helps kick off people prepare for the new 1.5 mile run. The program kicks off 3:30- Communications gram,” Coach Birdsall said. National Fitness Month 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, and is offered every Tuesday through April, when a Directorate. The first session cov- May 3. Fun Run helps kick off National Fitness Month.