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GPSOC to Encompass Satellite C² Operations Staff Sgt Congrats, selectees! Schriever’s newest selectees for technical and master sergeant cele- brated their achievements at the Main Fitness Center. See Page 4 VOL. 8, NO. 25 JUNE 22, 2006 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil for the base-wide selection list. Watery Welcome First Lt. Michael Adams endures a gauntlet of obsta- cles, water guns and water-bal- loon grenades on his way to the grog bowl during the 50th Network Operations Group's combat dining-in Friday. Lieutenant Adams is a member of the 50th Space Communi- cations Squadron. For story and more photos, see Page 10. photo by Alex Groves GPSOC to encompass satellite C² operations Staff Sgt. Don Branum “I’ll always have a special place in my 50th Space Wing Public Affairs heart for GPS,” Colonel Hamilton said. “Once you work with it, you develop a real The Global Positioning System passion for it because you know how Operations Center will now include the important it is for users in the field.” space operations professionals inside the Other milestones for 2nd SOPS under 2nd Space Operations Squadron’s opera- Colonel Hamilton’s tenure have included tions floor here, the 2nd SOPS commander bringing the GPSOC online 24 hours a day, said at a plaque dedication Tuesday. seven days a week, so people in the field “In my view, GPS Operations is more can call whenever they need support. than a small room—it also includes our In addition, the Legacy Accuracy Im- constellation operations element,” Lt. Col. provement Initiative integrated National photo by Skip Grubelnik Stephen Hamilton said. “The GPSOC will Geospatial-Intelligence Agency monitor encompass the user-focused center of stations to increase the accuracy of GPS 50th SW Chief gettin’ ready for rodeo excellence that it always has and now will signals; and the launch of GPS II-R(M) 14, 50th Space Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant Clarence Moore, Jr., talks with include the satellite command-and-control a new satellite that gives civilian and mili- Army Sgt. Joe Ramos and Spec. Nick Haynes of the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard center of excellence as well.” tary operators additional signals to resist at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Street Breakfast Wednesday in Colorado Springs. The integration is the most recent mile- jamming. You can get tickets for the Rodeo through TicketsWest (866) 464-2626. stone both for the GPSOC and for Colonel “I think our folks in the GPSOC and Hamilton, who relinquishes command of everyone assigned to 2nd SOPS—military, 2nd SOPS to Lt. Col. Kurt Kuntzelman civil servants and contractors—have done a today. great job the last two years moving to an “We’ve expanded the mindset of our effects-based operations mindset, and that’s AFSPC sets Assumption of Command entire team to a more holistic, integrated why we’ve been able to make this move to General Kevin P. Chilton will become the commander of Air Force Space approach to GPS and effects-based opera- expand our view of what we know as the Command during an Assumption of Command ceremony at the Peterson Air Force tions,” Colonel Kuntzelman said. GPSOC,” Colonel Hamilton said. Base parade grounds at 10:30 a.m., Monday. General T. Michael Moseley, Air Force “The GPSOC integration is key for our “It’s been an honor to serve 2nd SOPS as Chief of Staff, will officiate the ceremony. For further information, visit the AFSPC continual improvement and providing the commander the last couple of years. We do public web site at www.afspc.af.mil. best possible services to GPS customers our mission very well, and I’m honored to worldwide,” he added. have been a part of that,” he said. Weekend Friday Saturday Sunday INSIDE Commentary . .2 Features . .10-11 Outlook High 87 High 85 High 82 News . .3-9 Sports . .18 Low 59 Low 59 Low 59 JUNE 22, 2006 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil Commander’s Hotline — Commander addresses questions on motorcycle vests, softball sliding How do you warm up before exercising? The Commander’s Hotline is your direct link to Col. Safety. If players are being injured but are not reporting Cal Hutto, 50th Space Wing commander. It provides a injuries to their unit safety representatives or the safety way for people to obtain information and assistance in office, please make sure they do. making Schriever a better place to work. Before e-mail- I know sliding for many players is instinctive as they ing a Commander’s Hotline question or comment, check grew up playing under those rules, but it is dangerous for with the list of agencies at the bottom of this page to many others who do not have that skill—the gravel Capt. Rachel Wells resolve any problems. makes it a hard lesson to learn. 3rd Space Experimentation If this fails, send an e-mail to: Commander’s Gram Squadron Hotline, [email protected]. Please include Safety belts no substitute for vests “I stretch and that’s your name, rank, duty section and phone number. As about it.” appropriate, the issue will be published in a future issue Can a bright safety belt be used while riding a of the Satellite Flyer. Q:motorcycle instead of a safety vest? Belts were used at some other bases, and I believe they are safer. Editor’s note: Colonel Hutto recently received the More than once, I have seen a vest fly up around a rider’s following questions at an NCO Professional face. Development class. They are included as this week’s Commander’s Hotline questions. The base policy specifically requires a vest, A:with good reason. Sliding in softball still ‘out’ First, Colorado’s 2004 Motorcycle Operations Cecilia Smith Handbook states, “Your body is half the visible surface 50th Space Wing We eliminated sliding at softball a couple of area of the rider/cycle unit. Bright orange, yellow or Plans and Programs Q:years ago because we did not have breakaway green jackets or vests are your best bets for being seen.” “Mainly I stretch if I bases. Now that we do, can we bring sliding back? Many Schriever’s current motorcycle policy mandates exact- run, I will walk and feel that by not sliding, they are more prone to injury ly what Colorado’s Motorcycle Operations Handbook stretch for about a than by sliding. and other states’ handbooks suggest, except that our poli- minute.” cy allows for more colors. You are correct, we eliminated sliding from our If the vest you wear does not stay in place while rid- A:intramural softball league while installing ing, then you should purchase a different type of vest to breakaway bases. The 50th Space Wing Safety Office eliminate the hazard you experienced. checked with Peterson Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force Second, safety belts in place of safety vests do not Academy and Tyndall AFB, Fla., regarding those bases’ significantly increase your visibility to other drivers dur- policies on sliding. ing the day or night because of their small size and how Senior Airman Most installations have installed breakaway bases on they are worn—low at the waist. Richie Witmer the diamonds; however, there is no standard rule regard- A belt worn low around the waist is blocked by the 50th Space ing sliding. Peterson AFB and the Academy allow sliding front of the bike and the headlight instead of adding to Communications Squadron except into first base. Tyndall AFB, like Schriever, does the intensity of the headlight. “Being a runner, I have not allow any sliding. It’s still not enough if the belt is worn sash-style. In a small warm up jog At this time, I am not going to tempt fate. The no- both cases, jackets and shirts might conceal it as you sit and then stretch before slide policy will remain in place. and move in the wind stream—I saw this just the other I begin to workout.” Since sliding was eliminated at Schriever, players day when a cyclist on a local road was riding just 45 have integrated these rules into their games, allowing for mph. competitive and fun play. Here’s the bottom line: brightly colored and reflective There have been no reported or reportable injuries vests make it easier for other vehicle operators to see associated with running bases as tracked by 50th SW you. That’s the goal of this policy requirement. Ducking Retreat sends wrong message Teresa Pinkal 50th Services Division Staff Sgt. Don Branum lowering the flag during high-wind advisories. “I touch my toes, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs “Your article on paying respect to the flag was right- stretch and do the but- on,” he wrote in an e-mail. “Far too many times, I’ve wit- terfly stance.” We recently received insightful commentary from nessed folks walk right by me as if nothing was happen- members of the Schriever community about the flag eti- ing.” quette commentary we published June 8. Here’s what our And then, there are the flag-dodgers. readers had to say. “Just the other day, I saw a guy running into his car “Anytime the flag is going up or down, people need to when he heard the (Retreat) music start,” Sergeant stop and pay the proper respect,” said Senior Master Sgt. Robinson said. “I ran after him right after the music Micheal Robinson, 50th Mission Support Group stopped.” CLARIFICATION Superintendent. When someone walks past a flag that is rising or low- The basketball tournament held at The original commentary contained the following ering, or when someone runs for cover when Retreat reminder: “If you are in the vicinity of the DeKok begins to sound, this is what his actions are saying: the Main Fitness Center here May 31 Building and see a Security Forces detail lowering the “I don’t care enough about the Constitution and the was the Asian-American/Pacific flag, stop and render the proper honors.” In point of fact, history of our country, which the flag symbolizes, to take it doesn’t matter who’s lowering the flag.
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