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COMMANDER’S CORNER: JUNE VISITORS - PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, June 11, 2009 Vol. 53 No. 23 Local military, civilian police training builds skills by Capt. Tamara Fischer-Carter 21st Security Force Squadron unit public affairs representative PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Security forces Airmen kicking in doors were only part of the action during a joint training exercise, where 21st Security Forces Squadron Airmen teamed with mem- bers of the Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, among other police agencies. The training was meant to bolster skills and tactics, as well improve interagency communication, vital in times of crisis. According to Maj. John Dumont, 21 SFS individual mobilization augmentee, both military and civilian organizations practiced responding to a variety of situations they would routinely face in “real-world” situations. “This is the first time all types of law enforcement came together for such training,” said Paul Malchow, civilian law enforcement member. “It helps improve the working relationships that we have and builds valuable skills for all of us.” The training combined classroom instruction with field training exercises where agencies practiced vari- ous special weapons and tactics techniques, explosive entry techniques and tactical movement. Explosives were incorporated to add to the realistic nature of the scenarios. Air Force photo by Larry Hulst) “The training familiarizes us with what each agency Local law enforcement officers prepare to enter a vacant Peterson dormitory room as part of a building search and clear exercise. Police from can offer to a particular situation,” said Major Dumont. the Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation teamed with 21st Security Forces “Overall, the training was a major success in team build- Squadron Airmen for a day of joint training. Peterson security forces Airmen and their civilian counterparts practiced a variety of policing skills ing and technique.” including tactical team movements, search and clearing of rooms and buildings, hostage rescue operations, weapon tactics, rules of engagement and mission execution procedures. 21st FSS MPS office closure Due to office renovations, the 21st Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Service will offer limited Common Access Card and identification card customer service June 15 to 17. During this time, the following locations will be available to provide CAC/ID service: n Building 894, 302nd Air Wing, Peterson Air Force Base. For information, call 556-7976 n Building 210, 50th Mission Support Squadron, Schriever AFB. For information, call 567-5900 n Building 5137, 10th Mission Support Squadron, United States Air Force Academy. For information, call 333-8740 n Building 1042, Fort Carson. For information, Air Force photo by Larry Hulst) call 524-3704 Warriors deploy Call Master Sgt. Michael Joseph at 556-6299 Airmen from the 21st Security Forces Squadron and 721st Security Forces Squadron board a plane May 26 on for information. their way to Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Airmen will train there before deploying in support of joint opera- tions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Airmen from the 21st Space Wing were among the first to deploy through Fort Carson’s new Arrival Departure Airfield Control Group deployment facility at the Colorado Springs airport. The 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron provides the airfield support at the ADACG. (Air Force photo by Larry Hulst) INSIDE Safety 4 Briefs 5 Sports Health 6 Day Enemy First Knight 8 Safety Heartlink Cave Classifieds 14 Page 4 Page 6 Page 7 Space ObServer 2 Thursday, June 11, 2009 www.peterson.af.mil Space ObServer www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, June 11, 2009 3 21ST SPACE WING 21st Space Wing Commander Col. Jay Raymond COMMANDER’S CORNER Chief of Public Affairs Mr. Jeff Bohn Editorial Staff Chief of Internal Information June busy with multitude of visitors Mr. Steve Brady The summer is off to a great start, and our flight line is part of our wing mission to Deputy Chief of Internal things are as busy as usual across the 1st Lt. Jonathan Simmons Col. provide unsurpassed installation support, wing. Jay Raymond and our protocol office always goes above NCOIC of Internal On Friday we held the quarterly Team and beyond to make sure these visits go off Tech. Sgt Ray Bowden Pete awards breakfast at the club. The Club without a hitch. Great Job! And thank you Staff Reporter did an outstanding job and made this event for all of the support and professionalism a success. The competition was tight with 21st Space Ms. Thea Skinner Wing that you showcase each and every day. the nominees coming from our tenants as Col. Steven DePalmer, the new 14th Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers well as members from our wing. The win- commander Air Force vice commander was on base Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, ners deserve special recognition. 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Wednesday to get a better understanding Congratulations to the Team Pete First Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the of the 21st Space Wing. Colonel DePalmer 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force Quarter 2009 award winners. They are: newspaper is an authorized publication for members of Junior Enlisted of the Quarter — Airman Thank you to received many briefings, toured the 16th the U.S. military services. and 76th Space Control Squadrons as well as Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the 1st Class Kristina Ryland, 21st Space official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Wing everyone involved Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. We the Department of Defense or the Department of the are very appreciative that Colonel DePalmer Air Force. Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter The appearance of advertising in this publication, — Staff Sgt. Amy Bogue, 21st Space Wing and to all that took time out of his busy schedule to learn including inserts or supplements, does not constitute Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the about the wing and we look forward to endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. Quarter — Master Sgt. 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