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Base Briefs Promotion testing Testing cycle 07E8 is Dec. 4-15. All eligible master sergeants test either at the Military Personnel Flight, Building 350, Room 1085, or at the Peterson AFB Enlisted Club at either 7 or 10 a.m. Test dates have been distributed to commander support staffs. The Military Personnel Flight’s Testing Office ensures test dates are distributed in accordance with the Air Force Instruction 36-2605. Questions pertaining to the weighted Airman Promotion System can be an- swered by visiting http://ask.afpc.ran- dolph.af.mil and entering “weighted airman system” in the search box. Harvest of Love volunteers

The Care & Share Harvest of Love Sgt. Heldwin Brito Master by Photo Food Drive is Nov. 13-17 and 20; morning and afternoon shifts are Left to right, Senior Airman Steven Fresquez, Master Sgt. Ken Hill and Senior Airman Andrew Kirst take a break from their aircraft maintenance duties in Southwest Asia. available. Pick-up teams use government trucks to pick up food at area schools and de- liver it to the Care & Share warehouse 302nd AW unites, fulfills mission (government-licensed drivers are needed to drive the trucks). Yard By Debbie Evert August 2005 to early October 2006. exactly who you are going with or what their workers at the warehouse unload the Space Guardian “We were all skilled in our jobs, but we capability is,” he said. “They start to meld to- food from the trucks into large totes Five days a week, “Rocky” Ramirez wears were not ready for the conditions (temper- gether as a team. They pass along knowledge and make sure each school's donations jeans and a shirt as an air reserve technician ature, housing, etc.), especially those of us and experience to each other. They also hold are recorded. Room workers take food at the 302nd Maintenance Squadron hy- who had never deployed,” Lechowit said. each other accountable. They struggle, win items out of the large totes, mark the and lose together. That is what it is all about.” bar codes as donations and put them draulic shop. One weekend a month and “But we adapted quickly.” two weeks a year he dons an Air Force uni- Ramirez echoed those thoughts. The reservists on these deployments were into family-sized boxes. mobilized. Unlike volunteer reservists, they Care & Share is the only food bank in form as a staff sergeant reservist to do the “Once we got there and saw the pace, same job. everyone came together,” he said. “We saw did not have a choice whether they would Southern Colorado, serving 25,000 deploy. Ramirez is one of several hundred re- a lot of teamwork. It was a 24-hour opera- hungry people every week. For infor- “The reservist is now truly an active duty servists of the 302nd Airlift recently tion.” mation contact Master Sgt. Mark member for the length of the mobilization,” demobilized to civilian life. Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Bebow, 302nd Bronson at 556-1121 or Tech. Sgt. said Maj. Kristin Simpson, 302nd AW chief He joined Senior Master Sgt. Ed Rife, MXS superintendent, discussed the cohe- Terence Brown at 556-8357. of plans. “They may be extended in the- Senior Airman Andrew “The Kid” Kirst and siveness of the personnel during his three ater against their will, they may be sent to Related: Team Pete delivers page 4 Staff Sgt. Isaiah Lechowit and many others deployments. on several rotations in Southwest Asia from “You go into the deployments not knowing See 302nd page 11 More Briefs page 9

Armed Forces basketball Responsive space demonstrator ready to roll championship TacSat-2’s upcoming, flight serves as predecessor for rapid satellite production, launch, operation Air Force starts fast with victory over Army By Michael P. Kleiman into a responsive space demonstrator ready Built by the Space Vehicles Directorate, the Page 15 Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate for flight in 24 months. In addition, the 20-inch optical telescope will be operated Public Affairs micro satellite provides an inexpensive alter- during the satellite’s initial day in orbit and Employing the respon- native to most current defense-related space throughout the flight to exhibit low-cost, sive space concept, the systems, which cost about 90 percent more. high-quality photography. Air Force will design, “I am excited because TacSat-2 is another Other scheduled tests include the inte- construct, test demonstration of a new way of doing busi- grated global positioning system occultation and deliver a ness. We have had high level Air Force and receiver, which will compile high-precision mission-ready DoD interest, as well as high level congres- location data for the micro satellite, recycled satellite within a sional interest,” said Neal Peck, TacSat-2 solar array panels producing 500 watts of 15-month time program manager, AFRL’s Space Vehicles power and autonomous operations allowing frame, as well as launch and operate the Directorate. “The push that we are getting TacSat-2 to think for itself. vehicle in the cosmos one week following One particular trial, the Common Data receipt of a tasking order. from high levels will cause real change in how we procure space systems. TacSat-2 is Link (CDL) tactical radio, has significant With the TacSat-2 micro satellite’s sched- impact for deployed forces. The CDL will step one in that process.” Inside the Guardian uled lift-off from the National Aeronautics provide communication and imagery to the Weighing about 814 pounds, TacSat-2 and Space Administration’s Wallops Island Modular Interoperable Surface Terminal features 11 onboard experiments, which NEWS 1-7 Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va., in (MIST) at the U.S. Navy’s China Lake, Calif., will be conducted during the spacecraft’s December, this rapid capability will take facility. NEW PCS POLICY 5 planned six- to 12-month mission. significant steps toward becoming reality. During functional testing, the apparatus The U.S. Navy’s Target Indicator Experi- TEAM 21 DINNER 10 Unlike similar military spacecraft, which successfully passed color pictures through the have taken 10-plus years to go from the ment (TIE) consists of a wideband sensor to spacecraft to the ground station. In addition, GO GET OUT 12 drawing board into the heavens, TacSat-2, gather radar, radio and handheld communi- program personnel will assess the satellite’s managed by the Air Force Research cation signals. The TIE also will check for the ability to accept commands from the MIST, PIGSKIN PICKS 16 Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate, automated identification transmission now Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., has evolved mandated for large ocean-going ships. See Satellite page 12 SPACE GUARDIAN www.csmng.com Thursday, November 9, 2006 3

PUBLISHER Airmen live, work on dangerous ground Lon P. Matejczyk [email protected] By Senior Airman Josh Moshier EDITORIAL 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs Editor CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq — Tucked in Mike Boyd a valley between the Euphrates River and some [email protected] of the most dangerous territory in Iraq is an Staff Reporter oasis in the middle of the desert — Camp Debbie Evert Habbaniyah. [email protected] Sports Reporter The British operated at this location from 1934 Walt Johnson through 1959, when it was known as Royal Air

[email protected] Force Habbaniyah. Forty-seven years later, the Photo by 1st Lt. Landon Derentz ADVERTISING democratic government of Iraq is in control of the Advertising Director/GM base, and about 20 airmen assigned to the 732nd Tex Stuart Expeditionary Mission Support Group are sta- [email protected] tioned there, serving as advisers to an Iraqi Army Kathleen Gannon still trying to find its footing. [email protected] The base is a ghost of its former self. Roads that Airman 1st Class Francisco Garcia discusses his responsibilities with Brig. Gen. Robin Rand, the 332nd Air Expeditionary Mike Keplinger [email protected] were once paved and smooth are now marked Wing commander, at Camp Habbaniyah. Garcia is a civil engineer technician with the 732nd Expeditionary Regional Tabitha Kidd with potholes and weeds. Living quarters are Support Unit. [email protected] weathered and sometimes lack electricity or run- Linda Stuart ning water. For the Iraqis, supplies are scarce diers and basic military trainees. The goal is McWhorter said that one of her team’s most [email protected] and funding is hard to come by. Many of the for the base to hold approximately 9,500 sol- gratifying successes was helping the Iraqis im- Classified Ad Manager airmen live off food received in care packages diers and trainees. plement a process for the disposal of garbage. Emily Frazee from home as an alternative to the “red stuff and Despite the conditions and dangers, the airmen “When we arrived here, they had no scheme [email protected] rice” prepared by locals. at Camp Habbaniyah press forward each day, for picking up trash,” she said. “They didn’t un- ART DEPARTMENT Outside the perimeter of the base is perhaps teaching Iraqi soldiers the fundamentals of op- derstand the trash cans didn’t empty themselves.” Art Director Rowdy Tompkins the most dangerous area of Iraq. Improvised erating as a professional military organization Other successes include implementing pre- [email protected] explosive devices, sectarian violence and other on a military installation. Airmen from the ranks and post-convoy searches and a fuel issue system Graphic Designer insurgent activity are as common as sunrise of airman first class to lieutenant colonel work in log, both of which helped curb what RSU Jeff Adcox and sunset. The threat to life is very real. their job specialties with their Iraqi counterparts, Habbaniyah leadership called a “considerable [email protected] During a visit, Brig. Gen. Robin Rand, the teaching them everything from how to effectively theft problem.” Colorado Publishing Company (719) 634-5905, Fax: (719) 634-5157 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, said feed all their soldiers to power production. While much work remains for the 732nd 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903-1246. Camp Habbaniyah makes Balad Air Base, Iraq, “We don’t have any cool tools or heavy gear EMSG before it can exit Camp Habbaniyah for The entire contents of this publication are copyrighted by Colorado Publishing Company. Reproduction or use of content in any manner look like a country club by comparison. to work with,” said Lt. Col. Sharyn McWhorter, good, the general was pleased with the progress is prohibited without prior written consent. “Everything is a challenge; nothing comes the 732nd EMSG RSU Habbaniyah officer in and sacrifices he witnessed. Colorado Publishing Company is owned by Dolan Media Company. easy here,” said Tech. Sgt. James Lovelace, the charge. “Our task is to help (Iraq soldiers) de- “I’m impressed with the daunting task pre- James P. Dolan, Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer. 732nd EMSG Regional Support Unit velop and sustain processes so they can effectively sented to you,” Rand told the unit. “You still Samuel B. Spencer, Executive Vice President. Habbaniyah senior enlisted adviser. “The solve their own problems.” have a long way to go, and you probably won’t Scott J. Pollei, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. country is moving forward, but they don’t know The biggest hurdle to achieving that task is recognize the successes you’ve had until you Mark Stodder, Executive Vice President, Newspapers Lon Matejczyk, Publisher and Vice President that out here. (The area surrounding the base) what McWhorter coined “life support” issues — look back, but what you’re doing is vitally im- is pretty much lawless.” providing services such as water, food, electricity, portant to our mission of helping Iraq transi- The base is home to about 4,200 Iraqi sol- fuel and waste management, among others. tion to democracy.” SPACE GUARDIAN 4 Thursday, November 9, 2006 www.csmng.com

The “faces of hunger” across southern Colorado have changed significantly during the last few years. People who need your help are: Team Pete really delivers Difficult decisions: By Debbie Evert weighed and recorded. A separate group of Space Guardian Peterson volunteers will sort the food into More than 57 percent of clients report having Employed: to choose between paying for food and paying 40.9 percent of those For six days in November, seven two- family-sized boxes. for utilities. Almost 40 percent had to choose receiving emergency person crews will be visiting about160 area “We’re so efficient, we’ve been asked to between paying for food and paying for food assistance are schools in government trucks for a single leave some work for other groups to do,” medicine or medical care. working families. purpose — picking up food and monetary Bronson said. “Being in the military, you gifts that students have donated through the understand teamwork.” 2006 Harvest of Love Food Drive and deliv- In 2005, Care & Share reached 82,000 ering the items to the Care & Share for people in need throughout southern Southern Colorado warehouse. Colorado with the equivalent of 1.5 million Crews will depart Peterson for the area pounds of food, Martin said. However, schools daily Nov. 13-17 and 20. about 130,000 people need the resources “Care & Share would not be able to make that Care & Share provides. this (food) drive happen if it were not for “Care & Share needs to double its ware- the force multipliers provided by Pete Field house space so that we can double the and the Air Force,” said Heather Martin, amount of food we distribute each year,” communications and marketing director for Martin said. “Currently, we are making good Elderly: Care & Share. progress in the campaign (for a new ware- Just over 4 Since Nov. 1, students in the Colorado house) and have raised $3.2 million toward percent of Springs area have been gathering canned our $8 million goal.” people needing and boxed foods and money. The new facility, built on land donated to emergency food “This is an awesome opportunity to help the organization in 2005, is east of Powers assistance are our community,” said Master Sgt. Mark Boulevard and Constitution Avenue. It is age 65 or older. Children: Bronson, coordinator of the food drive and expected to be completed in 2008. Almost 45 percent of the members Female: NCOIC of ultrasound for the 21st medical For more information about the food of households served by Care & Share More than 56 percent group. “Most military communities embrace drive, call Master Sgt. Mark Bronson at 556- Food Bank are children under of clients seeking their local cities, and I’ve especially noticed 1121. To volunteer, call Tech Sgt. Terence 18 years of age. emergency food this at Peterson. It’s not only helping the local Brown at 556-8357. assistance are women. community, but all of southern Colorado.” To volunteer at Care & Share Food Bank for Source: www.careandshare.org Illustration by Jeff Adcox Crews ensure each school’s donation is other events, call Wanda Stanley at 528-1247.

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By Donna Miles my power to make sure (you) and those timent Oct. 16 at the “Memorial Concert and “I know that Gen. Pace’s words speak for all American Forces Press Service who wear the uniform have all the support Tribute to Today’s Heroes” in Worcester, Mass. of you. And I want you to know that our WASHINGTON (AFPN) —Nov. 1 necessary to win this war on terror.” “When we go off to combat, our families whole nation is filled with respect and grat- kicked off Military Families Appreciation The president emphasized the important wait at home and pray that we’re safe,” Pace itude for our military families.” Month, an annual tribute to the family role military families play in U.S. national de- told the audience, which included 400 Gold First lady Laura Bush recognized the con- members who serve the country alongside fense when he introduced Iraqi Prime Star families who lost a family member in tributions of the almost 190,000 U.S. children their loved ones in uniform. Minister Nouri al-Maliki to U.S. troops and military service. “For those of us who are for- with one or both parents deployed overseas, The month-long observance, with events their families at Fort Belvoir, Va., this summer. tunate enough to return, our families stand in during a conference this summer in . planned at Air Force, Army, Navy and “Mr. Prime Minister, when I speak to our the back when we receive awards. And when “Military kids are resourceful and resilient, Marine Corps bases around the world and troops, I also talk to their loved ones, be- we get tired, our families dust us off and put but the demands of military life — frequent in communities nationwide, highlights the cause you can’t have a strong us back again to the fight. Our families serve moves and school transitions, long-distance contributions and sacrifices military family military without the support of the military this country as well as any (veteran).” parenting, not to mention the stress of members make every day. families,” Bush told Maliki. “Our troops Vice President Richard B. Cheney was so knowing that Mom or Dad is in harm’s way President George W. Bush thanked fam- have sacrificed, and as they have done so, so struck by Pace’s words that he echoed them — present unique difficulties for our troops ilies for that service during a visit Oct. 28 to have our military families. And so today we during a visit to Fort Hood, Texas. and their children,” she said Aug. 4 at the Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. pay respect for the men and women who While military families may pretend they Second Regional Helping America’s Youth “As the president of the United States, I wear the uniform and their loved ones. have nothing to do with their loved ones’ Conference. “Military families give so much want to tell you plain and simple,” Bush said, We’re proud of you.” success during a deployment, “it is the love to our communities and our country, and “(that) the American people respect you, Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the and support of our families that makes all Americans have the obligation to help them they appreciate you and I’ll do everything in Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed a similar sen- the difference in the world,” Cheney said. in every way that we can.”

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By Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez of development that can take place in your you manage units,” he said. Air Force Print News first few years of service, wherever you are.” Air Force officials now Manning overseas units at higher levels in- WASHINGTON (AFPN) – Some offi- Brady said for many young officers, lieu- will be more amenable creases PCS moves and the costs associated cers could now spend as many as four years tenants in particular, the greatest professional with them. Air Force officials now will be at a duty station before getting a new as- development comes from gaining expertise to extending officers more amenable to extending officers who signment. and experience at one stable location. For want to stay longer at an overseas tour and Air Force officials are looking for ways higher-ranking officers, professional devel- who want to stay longer will look closer than they have in the past at to reduce the number of permanent change- opment comes from attending schools or by at an overseas tour. officers who want to shorten their overseas of-station moves for officers, particularly taking a command position. Real professional tours, Brady said. Lt. Gen. Roger A. Brady, deputy chief of for those in the United States. development, Brady said, does not come from Air Force officials have other reasons for By extending the average assignment simply moving to a new assignment. staff for manpower and personnel limiting the number of officer PCS moves. length for an officer from three years to four “We have always been a force that wanted One reason is recouping the cost of the moves years, Air Force officials believe they can to develop people, and part of developing spouses to find more stable careers. and applying that funding in other areas. reduce the number of yearly officer PCS people is to give them different opportuni- While the change to PCS policy mostly “We have budgetary issues in a lot of moves. Any moves occurring before four ties,” he said. “But if you are not careful, you will affect officers inside the continental areas: fighting the global war on terror, high years primarily would be for professional can confuse movement with development. United States, it also will affect officers sta- ops tempo, ageing aircraft fleets and development reasons, said Lt. Gen. Roger A. So what we are looking at are policies that tioned overseas, especially at those assigned growing manpower costs,” Brady said, Brady, deputy chief of staff for manpower might create moves that are not necessarily to European bases. adding that more effective management of and personnel. related to development.” “We find that some of our traditional officer moves will better help their profes- “We don’t necessarily want to move Brady also said that fewer moves for of- overseas assignments ... are perhaps as stable sional development and free up funding so people around as quickly as we may have ficers will put less stress on their families as (in the continental United States,) and it can be applied to winning the war on ter- in the past, if there is not a developmental by allowing children to stay in a single so it begs the question as to whether or not rorism and to recapitalizing ageing Air reason for that,” he said. “And there is a lot school for a longer time and by allowing you really need to have that disparity in how Force aircraft. New identification cards are more secure than earlier versions

By Gerry J. Gilmore for personnel and readiness. employees during the next three years as past, but we will be doing this now.” American Forces Press Service “A key element of this new card is it is a the old cards reach their expiration dates. President George W. Bush directed that a WASHINGTON (AFPN) — New iden- more secure document” than its prede- The new card looks similar to the old one, single ID card be developed that’s interop- tification cards being issued to some cessor, Chu said. but it features several enhancements, said erable across all federal agencies, Chu said. Defense Department employees will help The new card, he said, accomplishes three Mary Dixon, director of the Defense The Defense Department, he noted, has had standardize federal work force identifica- main objectives: Manpower Data Center in Arlington, Va. CACs for some years now. tion and enhance security, according to a  It makes the identification process more For example, the new CAC contains two “So, we’re using that foundation as our senior Department of Defense official. efficient. fingerprints and a digital photograph, she stepping stone to reach the president’s goal,” The new common access card is part of  It helps prevent identity theft or fraud. said. Chu said. departmental transformation efforts that  It better protects personal information, Additionally, “we’re going to check to Using one common ID card throughout harness common business practices to thus enhancing individual privacy. make sure you’ve had your background the federal government “builds trust across make the organization more efficient, said The department began issuing the new checks before we issue the card,” Dixon said. agencies, because there is then just one cre- David Chu, the undersecretary of defense ID cards Oct. 27. They will be provided to “That is something we have not done in the dential,” Chu said.

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Records room changes  Retirements/separations have any changes/updates about the fol- your credit report and score and learn how  Survival benefits lowing classes. to protect against identity theft. The Peterson AFB records room has the  Casualty affairs Going overseas, 8 to 9 a.m., Nov. 9 and Sleep tight at night investing, 1 to 3 p.m., ability to scan what you need in your Unit Dec. 14. Preparing for your overseas desti- Dec. 14. This two-hour seminar will cover Personnel Record Group and send it back to nation can enable you and your family to investment options and strategies for the you without you coming to the MPF. Brown Bag Series make living overseas a positive experience. mid-level investor. Get the tools you need You can also request copies through you “Shopping Organic on a Shoestring” is Gaining important must-know information to maximize your returns, diversify your commander support staff. hosting “Affordable Holiday Cooking” from portfolio and allocate your resources to your If you personally request copies through that will help you adjust to your new envi- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Airman and best advantage. This is an intermediate level e-mail, please allow five business days. If ronment is the key to this process. Topics Family Readiness Center, Building 350. investing course aimed at investors who al- you request copies through the customer include: travel, currency, telephones, Please RSVP by Nov. 27 by calling 556-6141. ready have some investments in place. support staff, please allow three business schools, culture and customs, voltage re- Right Start and information fair, 8 a.m., days. E-mail all personal requests for copies quirements, housing and utilities, and med- Holiday get together Nov. 14, 28 and Dec. 12 at the Enlisted Club. to [email protected]. ical care. PCS orders are not required. Right Start is a half-day workshop intro- To expedite walk-in requests at the MPF, The Single Parent Network is having a Smooth move, 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 14. This ducing arriving personnel and their family sign in at the computers out front and then holiday get together from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. briefing is for anyone PCSing from the members to the key personnel and services lo- come directly to the records section to re- Dec. 13 at the base chapel. Call 556-6141 Peterson Complex in the near future. cated on and off base. The information fair is ceive your requested copies — don’t wait to or 556-9266 by Dec. 7 to sign up. The group Moving can be one of the most stressful held at the conclusion of Right Start, in the ball- be called. also is meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. times for you and your family. Learn to room. The fair holds 30 on- and off-base The Peterson AFB MPF Customer Dec. 6. RSVP no later than Dec. 4. make it better for everyone. Receive tips agencies/organizations who are excited to tell Service hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from the experts: JPPSO, Legal Office, you all that they offer. Find out what our base Monday through Friday, except for service Accounting and Finance, Tricare and the Readiness classes and community have at this one-stop fair. concerning ID cards and Defense Airman and Family Readiness Center. Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, All Airmen and Family Readiness pro- Spouses are encouraged to attend. PCS which is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. grams are open to active duty, DoD-civilian orders are not required. Employment Services The following sections have the policy of personnel, reservist/guardsman, their fam- Sponsorship training, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Employment/TAP services. The four-day signing in and coming directly back to the ilies, and retired members and their families. Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. This training prepares TAP seminar is held monthly at the Peterson section: For some programs, the spouses of active sponsors to meet the needs of the inbound AFB Enlisted Club. These seminars cover  Records duty Air Force members have priority. personnel and family members being spon- resume writing, interviewing skills, negoti-  Awards and decorations Classes are held in the Airman and sored. This is required for anyone who has ating benefits and salaries, Dress for Success,  Employments Family Readiness Center classroom, 135 not sponsored someone during the last six Veterans Affairs, TriCare and much more.  Promotions Dover St., Room 1016, unless otherwise months and is a recertification class for all. You must have attended the mandatory Pre-  Re-enlistments specified. Call 556-6141 for more informa- Bundle for babies, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 6. Separation Briefing prior to attending TAP.  Relocations tion or to register for classes. Expectant active duty personnel/spouses Upcoming TAP Seminar dates are Dec. 4-7.  Evaluations An e-mail can also be sent to 21mss.dpf are invited to attend this informational class. Call 556-6141 to reserve a seat.  Training @peterson.af.mil. Include the name and Learn about budgeting for a baby, calming Job orientation, 1 to 2 p.m., Dec. 14 and  WAPS testing date(s) of the program you are interested in, your baby, coping with stress and other Air 28. This class is for all eligible personnel For the sections listed below, please sign your name, rank, duty phone number, home Force Aid Society programs. Eligible active seeking full- or part-time employment and in and have a seat in the lobby until called. phone number and organization. duty families will receive a “baby bundle” who are new to the job market. It gives an (If you are waiting more than 15 minutes, You will be informed whether space is (blanket, crib sheet, towel, etc.). Dads are overview of the local market and how the please see one of the customer service rep- available. The IDS Calendar, www.peterson. encouraged to attend. Airman and Family Readiness Center can resentatives at the front counter.) af.mil under People Helping People/ Creditwise, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Dec. 13. help with job searches. Call 556-6141 to re-  Customer service/DEERS Airman and Family Readiness Center, will Develop a credit spending plan, understand serve a seat.

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866-706-2802 coloradotech.edu SPACE GUARDIAN 10 Thursday, November 9, 2006 www.csmng.com Airman’s stolen truck is lesson for all Tricare information now under one Internet roof Staff Report prevalent. The thieves often target nicer and everything you’ve done so far. Public Affairs neighborhoods, where people are less sus- After my truck was stolen I took a few WASHINGTON (AFPN) —Tricare bene- Editor’s note: A member of Team Pete pecting. My family is a prime example, we steps to minimize the impact the theft ficiaries will get a pleasant surprise the next recently had her truck stolen and wished thought we were safe. We had seen this would have on my life and to keep a time they visit Tricare Online. The Web site has to tell her story so others may avoid the kind of thing on television but it never record of what had happened. Some of the a new name, a new look and a new home. It is same situation. The member has asked crossed our minds it could happen to us. things I did right away were: now part of Tricare.mil, the official Web site not to be identified. Often the crime happens like this:  Reported the incident to the CSPD for all Tricare information. three people wait in one vehicle down and got a case number. “We reorganized the Web site with our ben- “Oh my God, someone’s stealing the the street, casing the area and waiting for  Notified my supervisor. eficiaries in mind,” said Army Maj. Gen. Elder truck!” someone to start their car and then go  Called my list of financial institu- Granger, deputy director, Tricare Management These are not words anyone wants to back into the house. Two thieves jump tions and places I had special cards for like Activity. “Now they can go to one site to look hear in the morning. I heard them Oct. 16. into the victim’s car and drive to a prede- supermarkets, video rental stores and li- up benefit information, schedule an appoint- In the time it took my husband to walk termined location to meet up with the braries. ment or track claims. Everything’s in one place, from the truck to our house entrance and getaway vehicle. By the time they’ve  Called my insurance company. making the site easier to use.” yell to me everything was ready to go and reached their destination, the passenger Personal items are usually covered under that the truck was running, the dog barked has bagged everything of any value and homeowner or renter’s insurance, vehicle The current Tricare.osd.mil and Tricareonline. and my husband turned to see our pickup the vehicle is abandoned. damage and re-keying is usually covered com pages will be replaced with the new Tricare. pull out of the driveway. The time it took We learned a lot from this experience: under vehicle insurance. mil page. could have been measured in seconds. never keep anything of importance in  Called one of the credit bureaus and Tricare.mil will bring all Tricare benefit infor- “The truck is going down the street,” your vehicle; carry the minimum in your had a fraud alert added (calling one will mation currently found on tricare.osd.mil and my husband shouted. “Someone’s wallet or purse; always be aware of your alert the other two). Tricareonline.com under one roof and also stealing your truck!” surroundings, even in the safety of your  Because my key ring was stolen, we begin to distinguish non-beneficiary informa- As soon as this happened I called “On- own yard and know your neighbors. changed the house, mail box and truck tion from beneficiary information. Star,” a satellite-based tracking system There are also a few good precautions locks. Thieves can get your home address Tricare.mil comprises five main content for our particular vehicle that would be just in case you are a victim of theft. One from your vehicle registration. areas: able to locate the truck from their call thing you can do is have a checklist ready.  Remember to change the code to the  My Health (Tricare Online) — personal center. My husband called the Colorado Keep a list of all your bank account and garage door if the remote was in the car. health information and online appointment Springs Police Department. credit card numbers and telephone num- There is a law in Colorado Springs scheduling for Tricare Prime enrollees Thanks to the quick reaction of law bers for customer service in a safe, secure against leaving a vehicle unattended and  My Benefit — Tricare benefit information enforcement and the tracking system, place at home. Make a list of everything running to prevent this kind of crime from  MHS Staff — resources for Military Health our truck was located in 40 minutes. from supermarket cards, video rental happening. In our minds having the truck System staff members Fortunately, there was no physical cards and any other product in your in sight and turning to shout into the  Tricare Providers — information for damage but we lost thousands of dollars wallet, purse, glove compartment and house was not leaving it unattended, how- Tricare network providers in personal items. I lost my purse, brief- center console that could be used to tap ever in the future it is a sure bet that no  Pressroom — the latest news about Tricare case, gym bag and many other impor- into your identity. Making these lists up matter how cold it gets we will not leave our and the military health system. tant items. It took many phone calls to now can keep you from forgetting some- car running in the driveway without In the next phase of Web site improvements, suspend activities and services. thing immediately after the theft. someone in it. beneficiaries will be able to enter their profile and After our truck was stolen my husband After a theft, it is a good idea to have This time we were lucky, we hadn’t receive benefit information tailored to them. and I did a little research and we discov- a blank piece of paper and pen ready to loaded our daughter into the car yet — Tricare expects this feature to be available in ered this type of theft in becoming more keep track of everything you need to do only our things were stolen. winter of 2007.

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From page 1 nication they received were hand-written letters from home. They also got handmade cards and letters from various organizations a different theater than the one advertised and elementary schools across the country. ... all things that can happen to a regular “Girl Scout Troop 115 from New York active duty member can also happen to a sent letters,” Lechowit said. “I hinted to them mobilized reservist.” in a response we liked Girl Scout cookies During its activation and deployment, and they sent us 20 cases.” the unit’s “home,” several thousand miles Young children showed “blatant inno- away from the Front Range, was a trailer cence in their letters,” he said. “One boy with 30 rooms. Each bedroom was about wrote, ‘Thanks for going to war. I won’t have 16 square feet. to worry about being bombed. Just don’t Sgt. Heldwin Brito Master by Photo The rooms weren’t the only things in die.’ That’s as real as it gets.” Staff Sgt. Isaiah Lechowit connects an aircraft towbar to a C-130. miniature. The beds were too small for some Behind the scenes, Bebow sent person- of the crew. alized notes to family or friends of each they are technically on leave from the mili- student at Metropolitan State College in At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, Ramirez had to member of the 302nd. tarily, nothing prevents them from going Denver. He will travel and eventually make his stick his feet between the footboard slats of “The handwritten notes are something I back to their civilian jobs. It may be their way to California to continue his education. the Army cots. started doing many years ago,” he said. civilian job needs them to return as soon as Lechowit will return to the University of Their restroom facility wasn’t conve- “When you’re a chief, you’re a chief for they get home. However, other reservists Colorado in Boulder and plans to graduate niently located down the hall. Their everyone. That simply is the way it works. enjoy time off and wait until their active duty in May. He is pursuing a career in politics, “Cadillac” (aka bathroom) was across the Those families are an integral part of every orders expire to return to their civilian jobs.” and ultimately, he aspires to become presi- compound. action we took in the desert. If your family Rest, relaxation and seeing family and dent of the United States. While work occurred 24 hours a day, is taken care of, then your focus can be on friends filled the schedules of many recently “My crew represented the best that seven days a week, the group took advantage the task at hand. The ‘love notes’ are a means returned crew. America has to offer in its people,” Bebow of precious downtime, even if it was only a of me letting families know how much we “I did a little bit of snowboarding and was said. “They never complained. They pro- few minutes here and there. appreciate them. The notes tell them certified in scuba diving,” Ramirez said. “And duced a flying product both at home sta- “We would get into daily water balloon ‘thanks’ for their sacrifices. They let them I have been able to sleep in a bed that fits.” tion and deployed that is second to none. fights with the Aussies,” Rife said. “We got know the non-classified stuff we are doing, Kirst visited friends and family on the “When we left, I had an electrician that a lot better after we got care packages of the positive impact their husband/wife is East Coast. went along with me. I watched him each water balloon launchers.” having on the mission.” “Having a bathroom within 15 steps” day become better and better with each job. The friendly competition helped everyone The focus on letter-writing has shifted to wasn’t the only thing Rife missed. He also I watched his self-confidence increase each try to stay cool in temperatures that reached government requirements. Since returning missed two of three of his daughters’ as well day. I knew we were successful when it came 130 degrees. to Peterson in October, the 302nd members as his wife’s birthdays and his 18th wedding time to return home. I told him that I During some of the downtime, reservists have been busy with paperwork and brief- anniversary. needed an electrician on one of the aircraft communicated with family and friends via ings for in-processing and demobilization. Rife was able to take leave to make it to be available in case it had troubles on the e-mail and 15-minute phone calls twice a “Reservists can, if they wish, go back to home in time for his oldest daughter’s 16th way home. I asked him, ‘Do you think you week. their civilian lives as soon as they are done birthday. can handle it?’ Without hesitation, he said, Some of the more memorable commu- in-processing,” Simpson said. “Even though Before the unit was activated, Kirst was a ‘yes.’ I knew then we/he had made it.”

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Academy football 8. Visit www.flyingw.com or call 598-4000. The Flying W is at 3330 Chuckwagon Road. Two more home games are scheduled for the Air Force Academy. Notre Dame is in the stadium Nov. 11 and Utah plays Theater there Nov. 18. Call the ticket office at 472- Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph and 1895 to buy tickets or to ask about free the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” is tickets for military. at the Center at 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 11. Call the Pikes Peak Center box Veterans Day Parade office, 520-SHOW. The annual Veterans Day Parade is at 9 a.m. Nov. 11 along Tejon Street. Parking Concerts will be free for the parade, at meters, in city  Brad Paisley and American Idol parking garages and in the parking garage winner Carrie Underwood are in concert under the Antlers Hotel. Call 282-3862 at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the World Arena. Call or visit www.csvetsparade.org for more 576-2626. Tickets start at $47. U.S. Air Force photo information.  The Who is at the Pepsi Center in Jackson & Tull personnel prepare to rotate the TacSat-2 spacecraft from vertical to horizontal orientation. Denver at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Call 520-9090. Veterans Day ceremony Tickets start at $52.  Vince Gill is in the Paramount The annual Veterans Day ceremony is Theater on the 16th Street Mall in Denver New technology at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Memorial Park, near Satellite: at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Tickets start at $45, the Veterans Memorial. The guest speaker call 520-9090. From page 1 patible ground station across the globe.” will be Lt. Gen. Eric Findley, Canadian  Barenaked Ladies is at Magness Arena, TacSat-2 will be propelled into a circular Forces. 2201 E. Asbury Ave., at the University of orbit about 255 miles above the Earth at a 40 Denver, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Call 520- but if previous history serves as an omen, degree inclination by a Minotaur I launch ve- Missoula Children’s Theatre 9090 for tickets, which start at $50. then this particular test should be achieved. hicle. The satellite will be released into space  Anne Murray is at the Pikes Peak While undergoing evaluations at Kirtland “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” between 100,000 and 150,000 feet altitude, and Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 7:30 p.m. AFB, TacSat-2 would not accept instruc- is scheduled for 11 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m. will share the brief ride into the cosmos with Nov. 28. Call 576-2626 for tickets. tions, so the project team requested assis- Nov. 11 at the Arts Center Theater, 210 N. NASA’s GeneSat-1, a 22-pound nanosatellite.  The TransSiberian Orchestra presents tance from the MIST, and the West Santa Fe, Pueblo. Fifty local children will “The trend is toward low-cost systems like a concert at the World Arena at 7:30 p.m. Coast-based operation successfully com- be cast and will present the play. Call TacSat-2, but that is a philosophical change. Dec. 13. Call 576-2626 for tickets. municated with the spacecraft. (719) 295-7222 for tickets. The current philosophy is to build highly re-  The Lettermen’s Christmas Show is at Nevertheless, all pre-flight evaluations dundant systems to last 10 to 20 years in the Air Force Academy’s Arnold Hall at have been completed and the satellite was orbit,” Peck said. “These platforms cost bil- Flying W Ranch 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Call the box office at shipped to the launch site in October. lions of dollars and they are already obsolete The Flying W Ranch is having dinner 634-4497. Tickets start at $15. “TacSat-2 will directly benefit the troops (technologically speaking) before their lifetime and a Western show on Fridays and  Andrea Bocelli presents a concert in on the ground,” Peck said. “By demon- expires in orbit. Now, by flying the most Saturdays in the winter steakhouse through Denver’s Pepsi Center on Dec. 9. Call 520- strating that it can communicate directly recent technology, their lifetime is short, but mid-May. The menu includes steak for $26; 9090 for tickets, which start at $55. with the China Lake facility, TacSat-2 can di- they do not become obsolete and the federal or trout, ribs, brisket or chicken for $24. Compiled by Nel Lampe, Fort Carson rectly talk to any common data link com- government will save a lot of money.” There’s a reduced price for children under Mountaineer. Team 21 Dinner and Auction 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Officers Club

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By Walt Johnson inside game became dominant. CSMNG Air Force slowly pulled away and earned For the second game of the 2006 Armed its first victory of the tournament. Forces men’s basketball championship, Air After the game, John Bailey, Air Force head Force brought a big, athletic and talent- coach, said that his team played the game just laden team into the match-up with the the way he wanted it to, emphasizing team- Army — and raced to a 104-91 victory. work and intelligence over athletic ability. During the first game of the tournament, “This is the best way to start a tournament the Marines shocked many by defeating the with a win,” Bailey said. “We had a lot of one- defending champions from Navy, 85-81, in on-one mismatches and we took advantage of double overtime. them. We knew we would not be able to get Air Force quickly established its inside into our offense so we decided to take advan- dominance as Tysen Pina scored on two tage of the mismatches we had. The key to thunderous dunk shots on two of the team’s success for us is our character and our ability first five possessions. to think the game on the floor. We have a Like the first game, it looked like Air team that can keep its focus under pressure.” Force would use its height advantage over He said that his players were reminded Army to secure a victory, but the Army team that all the teams in the tournament are tal- showed that what it lacked in height it more ented, but the teams that “think” better will than made up for with experience and heart. have the advantage.

Army fought hard against Air Force “We think basketball is 90 percent mental Photo by Walt Johnson during the first half and led 43-41 at the and we want to put ourselves in a position break. mentally that we can take advantage of every The game started to turn Air Force’s way possession we have,” Bailey said. “We’re still about five minutes into the second half trying to get our team to think basketball be- when Drew Colon’s quickness could not be cause we feel the team that thinks the best Air Force’s Tysen Pina dunks during first half action at the 2006 Armed Forces men’s basketball tournament matched on the perimeter and the Air Force will prevail in this tournament.” at Fort Carson’s Special Events Center on Sunday.

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