COMMANDER’S CORNER: EXERCISE PREPARES WING TO ‘SAVE THE NATION’ – PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, May 10, 2007 Vol. 51 No. 6 AFSPC OAY banquet is a night to remember By Master Sgt. Dorothy Goepel dent of public affairs for the 21st Space Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Wing, Peterson AFB. The excitement and emotion of the Air Winners received a trophy in the shape Force Space Command Outstanding of a bronze-painted eagle with outspread Airmen of the Year banquet April 27 was wings spanning 18 inches, and those on summed up best by Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, active duty will go on to compete at the Air AFSPC commander, when he said, “Every Force level. Sergeant Thibault will advance one of our nominees is an inspiration to me to Air Force Reserve Command. How blessed we are to have such out- Another highlight of the evening came as standing Airmen representing Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael T. Sullivan, AFSPC Space Command . We’re sending an ex- command chief, invited Senior Airman cellent group to the Air Force level.” Sgt. Raheem Moore Tech. by Photo Garland to recite the new Airman’s Creed. The special night at Peterson’s Club ball- The new creed was introduced by Chief of room unfolded as the 21 OAY nominees were Staff of the Air Force Gen. T. Michael asked to take center stage during introductions Moseley and will “replace all existing Air and proceed through an eight-member saber Force-related creeds,” wrote General cordon. Chief Master Sgt. Danita Hundley, Moseley in an Air Force Print News com- Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the mentary dated April 25. Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey Neutzling, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron, was named one of Air Force Space Headquarters, AFSPC Public Affairs func- Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year April 27. He received the honor for the First Sergeant Category Prior to her recitation, Airman Garland tional area manager, was the first to come from Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, AFSPC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Sullivan, AFSPC command chief. approached Chief Sullivan and whispered in forward on behalf of Master Sgt. Jennifer L. his ear; he granted her request. Since the Thibault, who was unable to be present as Words of admiration and accolades for Griffin is a station captain assigned to the Airman’s Creed has four stanzas, the other she had given birth to a boy April 25. Chief the nominees were delivered throughout 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire three nominees in the Airman Category — Hundley kicked off the program in a spirited the evening. During his remarks, Chief Protection Flight, Patrick AFB, Fla. Senior Airman Ronisha M. Carter, Senior manner as she clasped a foam board mask Zimkas called the nominees “brilliant, con- Master Sgt. Gregory P. Morgan won in Airman Joshua N. M. Cobb and Senior with an enlarged picture of Sergeant Thibault’s sistent, academically focused, superstars, the Senior NCO category. Sergeant Morgan Airman Odniel A. Gonzalez Ortiz — joined face and advanced through the cordon. The dynamic leaders and operational geniuses.” is a space systems operations craftsman as- Airman Garland and recited one stanza evening continued in that spirit. The night concluded with a long-awaited signed as the operations superintendent, apiece. Attendees enjoyed a full night that in- announcement of the winners. 17th Test Squadron, Schriever AFB, Colo. The young Airmen recited their parts with cluded dinner; a slide show titled “Airmen Senior Airman Ashley M. Garland won in Senior Master Sgt. Jeffrey L. Neutzling conviction and confidence, generating a Then and Now”; music by the U.S. Air Force the Airman category. She is a financial man- was named the winner in the First Sergeant strong applause from the audience and in- Academy band, Blue Steel; remarks by retired agement and comptroller journeyman as- category. Sergeant Neutzling is the first ser- spiring General Chilton to say in his closing Chief Master Sgt. Charles Zimkas Jr., one signed to the Financial Management and geant for the 341st Missile Security Forces remarks: “I think we saw an outstanding of the 12 Air Force Outstanding Airmen for Comptroller Directorate, Space and Missile Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Mont. demonstration of leadership that will let me 1978 and the first AFSPC senior enlisted Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. Master Sergeant Jennifer L. Thibault won sleep at night.” He thanked all who con- adviser; and a video of nominees touring Tech. Sgt. Jeremy L. Griffin was named in the IMA category. A public affairs tributed their time and energies to making sites of interest throughout the week. the winner in the NCO category. Sergeant craftsman, she is the IMA to the superinten- the OAY banquet a night to remember. Law Day celebration honors legal system America’s Kids Run combined By Corey Dahl turned out for the annual celebration here, Space Observer which also honored servicemembers who It’s been almost 50 years since Law Day practice law. with Bicycle Safety Day events was established, but the observance’s mes- “The world is still a dangerous place for By Margie Arnold better,” added Les Stewart, sage still rings true, said retired Brig. Gen. people who believe in freedom and democ- 21st Services Squadron May 19th at the Youth Sports director for the Jarisse Sanborn. racy,” said Capt. Alan Spencer, who helped It’s a springtime triple Fitness & Sports RP Lee Youth Center. Speaking at a Law Day celebration May 1, organize the event for the 21st and 50th header of sorts: the America’s The America’s Kids Run General Sanborn, the first female judge ad- Space Wing law offices. “The JAG corps goes Kids Run, Armed Forces Center and Armed Forces Day vocate general in the Air Force to attain the beyond merely doing legal assessments or Day Run and Bicycle Safety Run will begin at 9 a.m. The rank of brigadier general, said the celebra- courts-martial. We are also there, trans- Day are being rolled into one cel- kids run will be a three miles and tion is necessary recognition for something forming Afghanistan and Iraq into nations ebration. In addition to the fun runs and bi- adults will run a designated route for 5k most of us take for granted – our legal system. that are ruled by law, not autocracy.” cycle events, there will be bouncy castles, or 10k. Pre-registration for the youth run “What makes our democracy work is the Capt. Aaron Lindsey, 50th Space Wing, music, cooling stations for runners, prizes is required online at www.americaskid- respect for and adherence to the governing Judicial Affairs, said he has seen first hand the and refreshments. The events are free and srun.org. For information, call 556-7220. law,” said General Sanborn, who has worked good things JAGs can accomplish. will be held from 9 to noon May 19 behind Registration for the adult run can be on legal issues concerning important events Speaking at the event about his recent de- the Fitness & Sports Center on Ent Blvd. completed at the Fitness Center prior to such as the Gulf War and the crash of the ployment to central Asia, he said he spent The hosts — the RP Lee Youth Center the event. For information, call 556-1515. space shuttle Columbia. most of his time writing legal reviews for and the Fitness and Sports Center — be- Bicycle Safety Day festivities will begin “I think it’s a really good thing that we fundraisers and donations – work that lieve combining these activities would at approximately 10:30 a.m. Youth can pause each year and think about the liberties seemed trivial at first. But, once the pro- add to the fun. complete a bicycle obstacle course, learn our forefathers bequeathed us. We rarely grams he helped authorize got off the ground “We hope combining our events will the rules and regulations for riding on even give them a second thought.” and started helping people, he realized just add to the excitement and enjoyment for base, watch a bicycle maintenance Established in 1958 to counteract Soviet how important his work was. individuals and families,” said Mr. Roger demonstration and get a safety look-over countries’ May Day weapons displays, Law “It’s winning the hearts and minds of the Hill, Special Programs coordinator for for their bicycle. Giveaways at the event Day has evolved into a celebration of our locals,” Captain Lindsey said. “We’re showing the Fitness & Sports Center. will include handlebar streamers, bells legal system and those who work to protect them, this is what America is about. We care “The kids had a wonderful time last year, and other bike accessories. For informa- it. Dozens of servicemembers and civilians about other people.” and this year’s event promises to be even tion, call 556-7220. INSIDE Asian Pacific Heritage month Enlisted Dining Out News 1-5 What is in a name? When it comes to heritage, Tales from the Grog bowl and the Rules of Sky Sox Air Force Briefs 6 more than one might think. the Mess Feature 9 appreciation night Sports 10 Page 7 Page 15-16 Page 11 Two-minute drill 11 SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, May 10, 2007 3 21ST SPACE WING 21st Space Wing Commander Col. Jay G. Santee COMMANDER’S CORNER Chief of Public Affairs Capt. Tracy Giles Editorial Staff Exercise prepares wing to ‘Save the Nation’ Chief of Internal Information Steve Brady By Col. Jay G. Santee is important that both aspects are taken se- Managing Editor 21st Space Wing commander Col.