COMMANDER’S CORNER: ACCOUNTABILITY - PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, April 24, 2014 Vol. 58 No. 16 Peterson celebrates Month of the Military Child By Staff Sgt. Jacob Morgan 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — April was designated the Month of the Military Child by Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in 1986, recog- nizing the contribution the military child makes as their parent or parents serve in the armed forces. Military children may face several obstacles growing up including frequent moves, family separations and rein- tegration issues. Peterson AFB honors the sacrifices made by thousands of military children here by holding several events each year during the month of April. “Our children are our true heroes,” said Dorothy Choate, 21st Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Services Flight chief. “They sacrifice daily solely based upon the choices their parents made. They maintain a significant commitment to their families and the military way of life. That is why it’s important to recognize the contribution of military children alongside (U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Howk) See Child page 11 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airman 1st Class Rodolfo Amaya, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection technician, helps Jason Long spray a fire hose at the Peterson Child Development Center April 15. The demonstration was part of April’s Month of the Military Child observance. CLOTHING SWAP (U.S. Air Force photo) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Armed Forces Day Community Run begins at 8 a.m. May 10. The annual event is open to all members of the community. For information or to register go to www.21fss.com. Peterson AFB hosts 2014 Armed Forces Community Run By Staff Sgt. Jacob Morgan and 10k run throughout the base. Runners are required to The Schriever and Peterson Air Force 21st Space Wing Public Affairs register online, at one of the three locations listed below or Base third annual children's clothing on the day of the race. Be sure to bring a form of government issued ID, such as a state driver’s license, U.S. passport or swap is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26 at the PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Peterson AFB U.S. passport card, to gain access to the installation. will host the fifth-annual Armed Forces Community Run Schriever Fitness Center. The registration fee is $30 for either race. However, regis- at 8 a.m. May 10 here. See Community Run page 9 Admission and all clothing is free. The event is open to the general public and includes a 5k INSIDE News 1-11 Briefs 12 Security Classifieds 14 Forces Recycling training in dorms Like Page 4 Page 7 us SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, April 24, 2014 www.peterson.af.mil I AM NO ORDINARY STUDENT At Colorado Technical University, our strong support of the military is evidenced by the policies we have in place to help you pursue your education and achieve your personal, professional and academic goals. • 88% of active duty alumni and veteran alumni were satisfi ed with their CTU experience1 • 3 out of 4 active duty alumni would recommend CTU1 Military Times ranks CTU RANKED amongst the “Best for BEST FOR VETS Vets” 2 years in a row. Call: 877.906.6555 Visit: coloradotech.edu/colorado-springs 1 2012 Champion College Services Alumni Survey of CTU graduates from designated years between 2002 and 2011. CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. 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We are Stack those that simply don’t. assured that our leaders intend to hold of- 821st Security Leaders at every level can help be part of Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers fenders “accountable” for their criminal be- the solution to that problem, and it all starts Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, Forces havior in the wake of a rise in sexual assault with that word accountability. Leaders must 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. reporting across the service. Additionally, the Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the Squadron hold their people accountable for their actions cheating allegations at Malmstrom Air Force 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force commander and be accountable to themselves and their newspaper is an authorized publication for members of Base remind us all how critical accountabil- the U.S. military services. ity is when we are confronted with lapses in unit for upholding that standard. Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the integrity at any level. I wish I was perfect in this endeavor, but official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, But what do these words mean? Why are if I said that, I would be lying. I know there the Department of Defense or the Department of the and even more for the individual members they so critically important to who we are have been times when I missed the moment to Air Force. who may be on the receiving end of the ac- The appearance of advertising in this publication, as Airmen? hold someone accountable at the appropriate tion. It is not an enjoyable experience getting including inserts or supplements, does not constitute According to the Oxford Dictionary, the time, especially as a younger officer. But most endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, paperwork for something. However, if you word accountability means “the fact or con- of those times I either realized it later and or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. have the work ethic the Air Force expects Everything advertised in this publication shall be made dition of being accountable,” and the word you to have, it makes you think about what corrected the issue, or had it pointed out by a available for purchase, use or patronage without regard accountable means “required or expected to superior or mentor so I could learn from it in to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital justify actions or decisions.” When you apply happened, strive to overcome your shortfall, status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other the future. I take pride in holding myself to the those words to what we do in the Air Force and hold yourself accountable to that stan- non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. same standard that I hold others. Because of Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by each day the definitions make perfect sense. dard in the future. It also ensures the rest of that I strive to ensure that I am accountable for the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring If someone fails a fitness test or shows up the unit understands the standard and sees Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) to work late, we address the situation and re- it being enforced. my mistakes and failures both as a subordinate 556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax (719) 556-7848 or DSN Unfortunately holding someone account- and as a leader. The standards are important, 834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs spond accordingly with paperwork or other unless otherwise indicated. administrative actions; that is holding some- able is not always the popular position to take. and holding ourselves and those around us The Space Observer is published every Thursday. one accountable. That accountability is critical In spite of that it’s a leader’s job to uphold to those standards is critical, because in the For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Military for the good order and discipline of our units that standard, whether it is a popular stance end it’s all about accountability. Newspapers, (719) 634-5905. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified advertise- ment should call (719) 329-5210. Articles, announcements, news briefs or feedback for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PA via [email protected]. For further information, Action Line call 21st SW/PA at (719) 556-5185 or DSN 834-5185 or The 21st Space Wing maintains a commander's action line, a direct link to the 21st Space Wing commander. The wing commander e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for article submission is noon the Friday one week before publication. encourages its use. Concerns should be addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and elevated as necessary. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated To reach the action line: Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. 21st Space Wing members and its GSUs can call 719-552-2121, DSN 559-2121 or email [email protected].