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SO Dec 8 No Ads.Qxd 21ST SPACE WING CHAIN OF COMMAND – PAGES 14-15 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, December 8, 2005 Vol. 49 No. 48 Force shaping a fact of life for Team Pete officers By Stefan Bocchino 21st Space Wing Public Affairs A briefing was held for all officers affected by the current force-shaping initiatives, Dec. 2 in the base auditorium here. Brigadier Gen. Robert Worley, Air Force Space Command director of plans and programs, was at the briefing and addressed some of the concerns voiced by officers in attendance. “I want officers affected by force shaping to know that this is not a decision the Air Force takes lightly,” General Worley said. Their service is appre- ciated and valued. The fact of life is that we have to Photo by Roberta McDonald 21st Space Wing Chaplain (Capt.) Jonathan Runnels and Staff Sgt. Courtney Reynolds, 21st Security get the Air Force back in the right shape and keep it Forces Squadron, prepare for Sergeant Reynolds’ video teleconference wedding to Staff Sgt. at the right size.” Christopher Bowden. The ceremony was held Nov. 25 in the 21st SW Headquarters Building. The Air Force is currently over its congression- ally mandated end strength, said Capt. Gregory Letendre, 21st Mission Support Squadron Military Airmen wed from home, abroad Personnel Flight chief. Congress will no longer fund By Senior Airman Shawn Clements the ceremony was all set up.” the overages the Air Force has been carrying over the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs The fact the ceremony was conducted by VTC last several years. The Air Force has studied how was not the only reason it was unique. There had to be many people are in various career fields and deter- Two Team Pete members were married Nov. 25, a stand-in for Sergeant Bowden. Hoyt Patterson, a mined what the balance should be between officers but this wasn’t a normal wedding ceremony. close personal friend, was asked to do the honors. and enlisted to keep the career field properly Staff sergeants Christopher Bowden and “Chris called and asked me to be the stand in for manned. Courtney Reynolds, 21st Security Forces Squadron, his ceremony,” Mr. Patterson said. “I was a little sur- According to a recent Air Force press release, were wed via video teleconference in the 21st Space prised at first, but I was honored to do it.” the Air Force is currently about 3,000 officers over Wing Headquarters Building here. Sergeant Bowden is Although, some people might say it takes some- strength and 6,000 enlisted members under strength. deployed to Southwest Asia and due to change duty thing special away from the couple, Sergeant Reynolds See Force, Page 10 stations upon his return home. In order to stay togeth- disagrees. er, they decided to partake in this unique ceremony. “I feel this ceremony made it more romantic “I had no idea we even had this capability until because you wanted it that much more,” Sergeant my first sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant Bryan Reynolds said. “When we finally do see each other, it’s Rainey, approached me with the idea,” Sergeant going to be amazing.” Reynolds said. “He asked me if we would like to try The couple plans on having a formal wedding to do it this way and we said ‘yes.’ Before I knew it, when Sergeant Bowden returns from deployment. Team Pete snow call procedures Base recall procedures should be used to inform people of a delay or base closing. Tune in to local television or radio stations to find out if there are any reporting delays for local installations. Call the Snow Call line at 556-SNOW (7669) for updated information on delays or closures. Information will be updated no later than 5:30 a.m. Delayed reporting is 9:30 a.m. and no earlier than 9 a.m. for ALL non-essential personnel, regardless of their regular duty hour. This allows base civil engi- neers the ability to clear roads and parking lots without obstructions. During phased early release, personnel should depart in 30-minute intervals, according to their zip codes. Photo by Stefan Bocchino At any time during inclement weather, use common sense in reporting. Even if there is no Brigadier General Robert Worley, Air Force Space delay, do not take chances. Command director of plans and programs, addressed some of the concerns voiced by offi- Safety is paramount. cers in attendance at the Base Auditorium. INSIDE News 1, 4, 6, 9, 13 Reunion Spreading Holiday Spirit CC Corner 2 Team Pete NCO reunites with officer Peterson Spouses Club solicits volun- Remember to be vigilant - Commentary 5 who helped save her life. teers for Operation Cookie Drop. report suspicious activity. Happenings 17-18 Page 3 Page 7 Go Get Out 19 Call 556-4000 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, December 8, 2005 FROM THE TOP exploiting space. Satisfy and protect ourselves Commander aligns In line with the and our tenants with world-class 14th Air Force’s support priorities, the 21st Deploy warrior Airmen wing vision Space Wing’s priori- Prepare for future capabilities, By Col. Jay G. Santee ties will guide us in threats and opportunities 21st Space Wing commander saving our nation: Mature space C2 relationships Our 14th Air Force Commander’s In the upcoming weeks, I will During my recent Commander’s nation relies Priorities address each priority insuring our Call, I discussed the 21st Space Wing’s on our Air Conduct world-class space Airmen understand how these priorities new vision: Strength and Preparedness Force to operations are tied to our vision and mission state- to Save the Nation. Although our mis- increase secu- Take care of our people ments, and the role they play in our sion areas have not changed, we updat- rity based on Mature space C2 relationships wing’s success. As the holiday season ed our mission statement. “Conduct the capabilities Prepare for future capabilities approaches, each of us will continually world class space-superiority opera- and effects be asked to bring our strengths to the from control- 21st Space Wing Commander’s tions and provide unsurpassed installa- Col. fight; however, we must not forget Priorities tion support and protection while Jay G. Santee ling and those who love and support us. Take deploying warrior Airmen.” Our new exploiting Conduct world-class space- time to be with your families in the vision and updated mission statements space. As the nation’s First Space superiority operations upcoming weeks and thank them for reflect the increasing threats our nation Superiority Wing, the 21st Space Wing Take care of our people – the support they give you each and faces today. is at the forefront for controlling and ensure they get what they’ve earned every day. Leadership urges vigilance during holiday season By Stefan Bocchino forces personnel. major added. Before traveling, it’s a good idea and 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Personal security is also very important, Major Air Force policy to get a threat briefing from either Cairney said. People need to be vigilant for any the local Anti-Terrorist office or the Office of Special The Air Force Space Command command cen- unusual activity around them. Investigations. They can tell people exactly what the ter sent a force-protection message to all commands Traveling overseas poses its own hazards, the See Vigilence, Page 4 within AFSPC to reiterate the extreme importance of Acquiring supplies: Purchasing or stealing maintaining vigilance against terrorist threats during Steps to reduce terrorist threats explosives, weapons, ammunition, uniforms, the holiday season. decals, flight manuals, passes or badges, or any No matter how well trained and vigilant, law The message states servicemembers must have other controlled items. a strong force protection posture to ensure people, enforcement officials simply cannot be every- where. The eyes and ears of everyone on Peterson Suspicious people out of place: People who resources and facilities are safe from terrorist threats. Air Force Base are critical weapons in the war don’t seem to belong in the workplace, neighbor- The people of AFSPC should not let their guard against terrorism. Here are some steps you can hood, business establishment or anywhere else. down because of holiday festivities. Terrorists should take in the war against terror. Be on the lookout for: not be afforded the opportunity to view U.S. installa- Dry run: Putting people into position and moving Surveillance: Someone recording or monitoring tions and people as soft targets. them about without actually committing a terrorist activities, including the use of cameras, note tak- “It is important that we remain continually vig- act such as a kidnapping or bombing. An element ing, drawing diagrams, writing on maps, or using ilant as we enjoy this holiday season with our family of this activity could also include mapping out binoculars or any other vision-enhancing device. and friends,” said Col. Jay G. Santee, 21st Space routes and determining the timing of traffic lights and flow. Wing commander. “Remember that those who wish Elicitation: Anyone or any organization attempt- to do us harm are never on a holiday.” ing to gain information by mail, fax, telephone or in Deploying assets: People and supplies getting person about military operations or people. The best measure people can take is being into position to commit the act. This is the last aware of their surroundings, said Maj. Paul Cairney, opportunity to alert authorities before the terrorism Tests of Security: Any attempts to measure reac- 21st Security Forces Squadron commander. People occurs. tion time to security breaches or to penetrate should keep their eyes and ears open for any unusual (Information obtained from the U.S.
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