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Peterson EOD Responds to Denver Suburb, Defuses Explosive Situation COMMANDER’S CORNER: WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR - PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, October 8, 2009 Vol. 53 No. 40 Peterson EOD responds to Denver suburb, defuses explosive situation by Tech. Sgt. Ray Bowden Staff Sgt. Tyson Johnson, 21st CES 21st Space Wing Public Affairs EOD was one of the EOD technicians PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, to respond and said that the team evalu- Colo. — The Peterson explosive ord- ated the grenade to determine if it was nance disposal team defused a poten- “live,” transported it to a disposal site tially explosive situation in Denver and successfully destroyed it by detonat- Sept. 28. ing it with C-4, a plastic explosive com- 21st Civil Engineer Squadron monly used in demolition charges. E x p l o s i v e “This type of response is common,” O r d n a n c e said Sergeant D i s p o s a l J o h n s o n . Flight Airmen The Arapahoe County Bomb “With a lot responded to Squad was first to respond, but of the World the Denver War II vets suburb of after determining the ordnance dying lately, Centennial, these incidents Colo., to de- was of military origin, contacted have been oc- stroy a World Peterson’s EOD. “Anytime a curring quite War II-era a bit.” grenade civilian bomb squad receives a R e c e n t l y, found by a report that military ordnance has Airmen from relative of a the 316th CES recently de- been found, they contact the EOD team at ceased World nearest military installation,” Andrews Air War II vet- Force Base eran. The re- said Master Sgt. Harold responded to sponse was at Singleton, 21st CES EOD. a request for the request of help when the Arapahoe more than Count y Bomb 1,000 rounds Squad and part of Peterson’s mutual of small arms, mortars and grenades aid agreement with area emergency were found on the property of a Carroll responders. County, Md., resident who had passed The Arapahoe County Bomb Squad away. was first to respond, but after determin- Sergeant Johnson said that any inter- ing the ordnance was of military origin, action with the civilian EOD techni- contacted Peterson’s EOD. cians is always welcome. “Anytime a civilian bomb squad re- “A lot of civilian EOD are ex-Army, Airmen from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Division responded to a Denver suburb Sept. ceives a report that military ordnance ex-Air Force, ex-military,” said Sergeant 28 to defuse a live grenade found among the property of a recently deceased World War II veteran. The response has been found, they contact the nearest Johnson. “The more eyes you have on was at the request of the Arapahoe County Bomb Squad and part of Peterson’s mutual aid agreement with area military installation,” said Master Sgt. scene to think about safety, the better emergency responders. While responding or diffusing ordnance, EOD members wear suits than can weigh as Harold Singleton, 21st CES EOD. the situation is.” much as 75 pounds. (Air Force photo by Roberta McDonald) C-130 airlift squadron to activate, associate with Peterson reserve unit Space Wing Airmen race to raise CFC awareness by 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Airmen rush past the start- ing point during the Combined PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A second C-130 Hercules Federal Campaign Awareness Run airlift squadron moved to Colorado Springs Oct. 3, joining the Air Sept. 29. Organized by Les Stewart, Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson during an activation 21st Force Support Squadron, and and assumption of command ceremony. Stephanie Edquid, 21st Space The 52nd Airlift Squadron joins the 302nd Airlift Wing as part of Wing Local Federal Coordinating the Air Force’s “Total Force Integration” initiative that brings together Committee, the 5K run began and active duty and Reserve Airmen under the same organization, flying ended at the base fitness center. The the same aircraft. Through 2012, the squadron is expected to bring 45 participants were rewarded with approximately 180 additional Airmen to the Colorado Springs area. free ice cream and CFC T-shirts. “Total Force Integration is about efficiencies,” said Col. Jay Pittman, The CFC is the only authorized 302nd AW commander. “The active duty Airmen coming to Colorado solicitation of employees in the will fly and maintain our C-130s right alongside our Reserve Airmen. federal government workplace on The Air Force has a need to make more efficient use of aircraft available behalf of charitable organizations, and (the 302nd AW) is part of that equation.” and the 21st SW’s fundraising goal Lt. Col. Carlos Ortiz, a C-130 senior navigator, is the 52nd Airlift this year is $248,000. For more in- Squadron’s commander. formation on the campaign, call “We look forward to working and flying with the men and women Ms. Edquid at 556-1587 or contact of the Air Force Reserve Command and will strive to be the model a 21st SW CFC representative. (Air for C-130 active associations,” Colonel Ortiz said. “We’re looking to Force photo by Rob Bussard See C-130 airlift squadron page 11 INSIDE News 4 Key spouse 21st Space Commentary 3 Peterson ‘fire dogs’ stage safety, program provides Wing JA officer Briefs 10 prevention display support, community wins Air Force First Knight 13 for local children resources award Classifieds 14 Page 7 Page 9 Page 4 Space ObServer 10.125 in. 2 Thursday, October 8, 2009 www.peterson.af.mil “ M Y GRANDFATHER WAS A LT. COLONEL IN THE U.S. ARMY. 15.0 in. 15.0 BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY, HE WOULD SAY HIS GREATEST GIFT TO HIS FAMILY WAS ACCESS TO USAA.” Brian Johns Facebook,® April 21, 2009 No wonder families hand down USAA membership like an heirloom. 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Rinkel Bleed: Spell checked Coordinator: L. Chesney Ext. 8011 Notes:Page 1 of 1 Space ObServer www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, October 8, 2009 3 21ST SPACE WING 21st Space Wing Commander Col. Stephen Whiting COMMANDER ’S CORNER Chief of Public Affairs Mr. Jeff Bohn Editorial Staff Chief of Internal Information What do you stand for Mr. Steve Brady Deputy Chief of Internal PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Road to leave the base I had to stop at a traf- 1st Lt. Jonathan Simmons Do you remember your first squadron com- Col. fic light. The light turned green and I drove mander, flight commander or supervisor? on. I looked back in the rear view mirror and NCOIC of Internal As a leader were they “good,” “bad” or “in- Jim Jennings noticed the car next to me did not move. I Tech. Sgt. 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