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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 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.” Photo by Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore 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 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. , 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, , 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.

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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. riously in order to prevent loss of life, re- Rob Larimer I firmly believe the 21st Space Wing will be Jay G. Santee sources, and/or mission capability. Work Staff Reporter the unit that will have the “Strength and toward perfecting yourself and your subor- Corey Dahl Preparedness to Save the Nation.” On May 16, dinates. Take the necessary time to correct Layout and Design we’ll demonstrate our ability to be the unit 21st Space previous write-ups, anticipate and correct Jeff Adcox that saves the nation by testing one of our core Wing deficiencies before they have a mission mission elements during our Condor Crest commander impact and up-channel those concerns that Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers 04 Exercise. Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado can’t be immediately corrected. Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way connected This wing exercise demonstrates our resolve As this is my last exercise with this phe- with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written con- to provide unsurpassed installation support tract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial Integrity First: nomenal wing, I want to thank all of you ex- enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized pub- and protection to Peterson Air Force Base, lication for members of the U.S. military services. ercise professionals who keep our wing safe, housing more than 50 tenant units in addi- We need to do the right thing all of the Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily and epitomize our vision of “Strength and the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. tion to our 21st Space Wing members totaling time, every time. Taking shortcuts, creating Government, the Department of Defense or the unsafe conditions, and hiding known defi- Preparedness to Save the Nation”. Department of the Air Force. more than 11,000 personnel. The appearance of advertising in this publication, By exercising crisis preparedness, we better ciencies are all items that will hurt the mis- including inserts or supplements, does not constitute sion in the long run. It might get us through endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air our capabilities to deter, prevent, respond and Submitting Action Lines Force, or CSMNG, of the products or services one inspection but could cause catastrophic advertised. Everything advertised in this publication recover to a multitude of crisis response sce- The Action Line is a direct link to the 21st shall be made available for purchase, use or patron- narios that our adversaries may wish to in- failure in the future when it may be real- age without regard to race, color, religion, sex, world scenario. Space Wing commander. It should be used national origin, age, marital status, physical handi- flict upon us. when other avenues have failed. Concerns cap, political affiliation or any other non-merit fac- Col. Ed Knowles and his Exercise Evaluation Service Before Self: tor of the purchaser, user or patron. should be addressed at the lowest possible Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by Team, work for months to design realistic and The one thing each Airman can control level in the chain of command and elevated the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 challenging scenarios. Executing these sce- is their attitude. Nobody enjoys the long Loring Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914- as necessary. 1294, (719) 556-4351 or DSN 834-4351, fax (719) narios is the EET, a team of 100-plus exercise hours, interrupted schedules and the 556-7848 or DSN 834-7848. All photographs are Air If satisfactory results have not been attained Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. controllers and senior exercise directors from seeming backlog of “normal” work that’s by addressing the chain of command, call the The Space Observer is published every Thursday. all disciplines in our wing. These men and created from an exercise day. The true pro- For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Action Line at 556-7777 or fax 556-7848. Military Newspapers, (719) 634-5905. Employees women are some of the best in their respective fessionals and the Airmen I want on my of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free career fields and are the backbone of our ex- team, push through and do their best. The Though not required, Action Line users classified advertisement should call 329-5236. should leave point-of-contact information Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted ercise program. 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Mike Boyd of air, space and cyberspace power and the Air It’s the rich heritage of airpower and the mis- MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN. [email protected] Force’s commitment in supporting and defending sions Airmen carry out around the world every I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE, Sports Reporter the nation. The creed is fueled by the Air Force’s day that give Airmen their warfighting ethos A TRADITION OF HONOR, Walt Johnson heritage and a warfighting ethos that exists in all and bring about the reason to have an Airman’s AND A LEGACY OF VALOR. [email protected] Airmen, Gen. T. Michael Moseley said. Creed – an Airmen first mentality. I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN, Entertainment Reporter “Our new Airman’s Creed reminds us all of “This (Airman’s Creed) is wrapping ourselves GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE, Nel Lampe the incredible combat heritage we have as in who we are and in our culture,” General MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD, [email protected] Airmen,” he said. “So it’s not entirely out of co- Moseley said. “It matters in everything we do ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER. ADVERTISING incidence that we’re debuting the creed on the from the organizational structure of a wing to Advertising Director/GM 65th anniversary of the Doolittle Raiders’ heroic our acquisition systems and from how we train I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE. Tex Stuart strike at the heart of Imperial Japan in 1942. to how we deploy. Everything about us is I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN: [email protected] Like many Airmen of the past, the Raiders ex- wrapped around our notion of American air- WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR. Kathleen Gannon I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND, [email protected] emplified our warfighting spirit, and remain power. The warfighting ethos is a mind set.” I WILL NEVER FALTER, Mike Keplinger an inspiration to us all.” The Airman’s Creed was not created to regain [email protected] General Moseley said having an Airman’s some ideal that was lost or never identified. It AND I WILL NOT FAIL. Tabitha Kidd creed is like a blinding flash of the obvious. The was created to focus on and identify a spirit – [email protected] creed simply and concisely puts into the words a warfighting ethos – that transcends time from the Airman’s Creed is designed to resonate with Linda Stuart the warfighting spirit that exists in Airmen past the past, to the present and into the future. Airmen past, present and future. [email protected] and present. The Airman’s Creed encapsulates what it “This is about our people and an Air Force Classified Ad Manager “Every single Airman, every person who means to be an Airman, to have pride in service, Emily Frazee that is fundamentally different than any other [email protected] walks across the parade deck at Lackland (Air General Moseley said. service,” he said. “This is about where we’ve ART DEPARTMENT Force Base, Texas), and every person who is Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney been and where we’re going as an Air Force. Art Director commissioned is a combatant. That is our cul- J. McKinley recently returned from visiting bases “We’re attempting to give credit to 700,000 Rowdy Tompkins ture,” General Moseley said. “We’re a combatant in Europe where he recited the new creed to Airmen – Active, Guard, Reserve and civilians [email protected] Air Force; our mission is to fly, fight and win our Airmen and he received positive feedback. – who fight our nation’s wars and give them nation’s wars. We should embrace the notion “The response I got from Airmen was ab- the sense of ownership of a combatant organ- that the Air Force is a combatant organization.” solutely fabulous,” Chief McKinley said. “I think ization, whether it is through changes at BMT, Since Operation Desert Shield in 1990, the Air this will be something special to Airmen. This Airman battle uniform, the new service uni- Force has deployed and fought in the Persian new creed every Airman will know and be able form or a focus on warfighting skills,” he said. Gulf region and other regions around the world to recite; but more than that, it’s something they “This is to recognize who we are and the con- by displaying its warfighting ethos. Having a can have in their hearts. We’ve had so many tributions we have made and make and to set warfighting ethos is part of the Air Force’s soul, unofficial creeds for such a long time and now the course for the future with a refined, reem- General Moseley said. But, that ethos goes we will have an official Airman’s Creed.” phasized and remilitarized Air Force.” beyond just the last 16 years. The Airman’s Creed derived from a collabo- For a copy of The Airmen’s Creed, visit “The contribution of every Airman brings rative effort and feedback from Airmen www.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD- American military might to bear with the least throughout the Air Force. General Moseley said 070418-013.pdf.

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gineer officer year group. AROUND THE Officers not selected for retention will separate from the Air Force no later than Sept. 29. However, they may apply for an earlier separation date. Those officers not selected for retention may apply for the Palace Chase and Blue to Green programs. If selected for either program, the officer’s separation from active duty will be vol- untary. Therefore, the officer will not be entitled to involuntary separation benefits and en- AIR FORCE titlements. To avoid a break in service, officers must apply for Palace Chase no later than July 1 with Society honors Airmen who escaped, evaded capture the requested separation date no later than Sept. 29. Officers must apply for Blue to Green SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNEWS) — The commander of Air Mobility no later than June. 1. For more information about force shaping, visit the AFPC Force Command honored the Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society with a ceremony here May Shaping Web site or call the Air Force Contact Center at (800) 616-3775. 4 as part of the group’s 2007 reunion. Gen. Duncan J. McNabb paid tribute to AFEES, a non-profit organization of Airmen Interagency exercise kicks off who were forced down behind enemy lines and avoided captivity, or escaped from captivity. , Alaska (AFNEWS) — The annual exercise Alaska The group also is comprised of “helper” members – people who either directly aided the Shield/Northern Edge 2007 got under way May 7 and runs through May 18. It is part of the Airmen in avoiding capture or who are family members of helpers. U.S. Northern Command- During the ceremony, General McNabb likened the past sacrifices of AFEES Airmen to sponsored, national-level U.S. Air Force Photo the current sacrifices made by servicemembers fighting the war on terrorism. Ardent Sentry/ Northern Edge 2007 exercise. Weapons loading competition hones Airmen's skills Ardent Sentry is designed AIR BASE, (AFNEWS) — Munitions loaders around the Air Force test to hone coordination between their warfighting capabilities and the Department of Defense as promote camaraderie through load Photo by Airman First Class Michael Dorus well as federal, state, local and crew competitions. private agencies in a series of Recently, two teams from the challenging scenarios ranging 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons from natural disasters to ter- here used teamwork and the com- rorist incidents. munication skills involved with a As part of that coordina- weapons load to prove their abilities. tion between agencies, a sce- An F-15C Eagle taxis down the flightline May 7 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, To have evaluators out here nario was planned May 7 for Alaska, during a simulated alert launch as part of Alaska Shield/Northern watching them can add a lot of the on-alert F-15 Eagles sta- Edge 2007. pressure, according to Tech. Sgt. tioned here. Chris Johnson, a weapon load eval- In this exercise, Canadian uator. With that pressure, it can be air force aircraft would initially respond while the “drug runner’s” plane was over Canadian easy for warfighters to make a mis- Three Airmen from the at Aviano Air Base, air space. It would then be handed off to a pair of F-15s as the plane approached Alaska. take while loading munitions. Italy, prepare to load an AIM-9 missile onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon Joint Task Force-Alaska is the military component of Alaska’s integrated response. Its primary During this competition, the during a recent weapon loading competition. missions are to provide military support to civilian agencies and to defend Alaska’s borders load got competitive as they tried to from unauthorized entry. Commonly called Defense Support to Civil Authorities or Homeland move fast and avoid mistakes, but in the end they knew they are all on the same team. Defense, these missions are performed in conjunction with state and local partners. Officials release latest force shaping board results Dover stands up new C-17 maintenance squadron RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNEWS) — Air Force officials released the DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AFNEWS) — The 736th Aircraft Maintenance results of the 2007 Line of the Air Force Force Shaping Board. Senior raters notified eligible Squadron was stood up in an assumption-of-command ceremony here April 30. officers of their retention status on May 2. The 736th AMXS will be responsible for maintaining the C-17 Globemaster IIIs, sched- The force shaping board which convened at the Air Force Personnel Center here March uled to start arriving this summer. 12 selected for active duty retention 1,347 out of 1,626 officers in the 2004 accession year Lt. Col. Keith Thibodeaux assumed command of the 3rd AS from Lt. Col. Michael Webb. group and the 2003 navigator, air battle manager, space and missile and developmental en- The 3rd AS is now exclusively a C-17 squadron and flew their last C-5 Galaxy flight March 14.

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Armed Forces Day concert www.dod.mil/dfas. This change affects the DFAS public Web and prizes for everyone will also be part of the event. site only. Other DFAS-sponsored online applications, such An Armed Forces Day concert is 7 p.m. May 15 at the as myPay, remain unaffected and can be accessed at their Pikes Peak Center, and features the Air Force Academy Band, Fingerprinting Service current online address. Colorado Springs Chorale, and Fort Carson’s “Harmony in ITT offers fingerprinting for non-official business, which Motion.” Free tickets are available through Tickets West and Heart Link Spouse Orientation includes gun permits, adoptions and teacher education. The the Pikes Peak Center. For information, call 554-2263. cost is $12, which is $3 less than the Colorado Springs Police The next Heart Link Spouse Orientation Program is May Department charges. No appointment is necessary. Service Mother’s Day brunch 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Airman & Family is available during ITT’s hours of operation. For informa- Readiness Center. A continental breakfast and lunch is in- The Club is having a Mother’s Day brunch May 13. For tion, call 556-1760. cluded. reservations, call 574-4100 or 556-4181. The purpose of the Spouse Orientation Program is to Infant Child Care strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness. Housing Office closed The overall objective of the program is to increase retention The Child Development Center has a short list for new- The Housing Office is closed May 15 for an official func- of members in the Air Force by increasing spouse awareness born care (age six weeks to six months) with the possibility tion. Regular hours of 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. resume May 16. For of the Air Force mission, customs, traditions, protocol, and of an immediate opening. The current limited waiting list information, call 556-7173. support resources and services available to them. This will has children who are not yet six weeks of age. For more in- enable spouses to make better use of the community re- formation, call 556-7460. Family Child Care is continually Volunteer opportunity sources supporting them and their families. recruiting infant care providers. For more information, call The program has six major activities in which vital infor- FCC at 556-4322. Volunteers are needed for traffic control before, during mation for spouses is presented in an interactive and enjoy- and after the Air Force Academy Graduation May 30. able manner. The activities contain icebreakers, games, skits, Aero Club Volunteers will need to be in place by 6:30 a.m. and will work and presentations to make the experience worthwhile and fun until 2 p.m. Money raised by volunteering for this event will for spouses. The activities are: The Aero Club has flying discounts throughout the month of May. Gift certificates and special orders are also available. go toward the 21st and 50th Space Wing Birthday Bash. „ You and the Air Force – Where You Fit In, Members can also receive aviation degrees or use the flying and Volunteers should sign up by May 20. For information, e-mail „ Introduction to the Air Force Family, Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Ramirez at Emmanuel.Ramirez@pe- „ Tool Kit for Preparedness, ground schools towards credits. Check into our Utah Valley terson.af.mil. „ Communicating Within the Air Force (with lunch pro- State College program. For information, visit the Aero Club vided), office at Hangar 133, call 556-4310 or visit www.21svs.com. Base exchange and commissary opening „ Healthy Families, and The base exchange is scheduled to open June 6 and the „ Your Vital Importance to the Air Force Family Full Service Spring Giveaway commissary is scheduled to open July 12. To encourage attendance at Heart Link, each active duty Full Service Spring is a customer appreciation program that member of the 21st Space Wing will be entitled to 1 day off continues through June 14. Customers patronizing 21st Services of work after their spouse completes the Heart Link program. businesses and activities on base are rewarded on the spot with Community info available For information or to register, call Nona Daugherty at 556- gift certificates and cash. Scheduled visits of the Full Service Newcomers and Peterson veterans alike can find important 7832 or e-mail [email protected]. Spring prize patrol are announced on www.21svs.com. Click community information at www.peterson.af.mil by clicking on the “What’s Hot Now” link. Unannounced visits are also on People Helping People under the featured links section. Fitness and Safety made. Winners are selected at random and choose from en- A Services fitness and safety event planned for May 19 in- velopes that contain $21, $210 or gift certificates for Services DFAS web site moves cludes an America’s Kids Day Run, an Armed Forces Run activities. So far, three lucky Services customers have picked the The Defense Finance and Accounting Service Web site and Bike Safety Day. Both runs will begin at 9 a.m. and Bike $210 envelope, one while visiting the Frame Shop, one during has returned to its original location. The DFAS Web site Safety activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. The events take place Bingo Bonanza at The Club and one at the Aero Club’s monthly moved to www.dfas.mil from its old location at behind the Fitness and Sports Center. A bouncy castle for kids safety meeting.

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Monday–Friday, 10AM–6PM SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, May 10, 2007 7 What’s in a name? When it comes to heritage, more than one might think Commentary by Master Sgt. James A. Rush us the chance to learn about them and think about their 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Asian Pacific American Heritage contributions to our world. The only thing worse than being the new kid in town is Month events One young Hawaiian woman’s story has earned my ad- being the new kid in town and having a weird name. My miration and respect. While in the Philippines teaching The following events are planned to celebrate Asian Pacific American mother’s frequent moves and her insistence on calling her only Heritage Month: English, she was taken prisoner by Japanese soldiers during son “Kimo” kept me in double jeopardy. World War II. Although her camp was spared the horrors of „ Free Movie Night May 10 at the Base Auditorium featuring “The Nine new schools in 11 years and, at each one, the name Great Raid.” the Bataan Death March, the teacher suffered greatly. sharks attacked. There were simple mutations like “Eskimo” During imprisonment, her impacted wisdom teeth were „ Cultural Show & Food Tasting 11 a.m. May 23 at the Base Auditorium. and “Kimono,” and more imaginative monikers such as The guest speaker is retired Col. John M. Santiago. Cost is $8. cut out. Going into shock was the anesthesia she received to “Commode” and “Queer-mo.” For information, call Senior Master Sgt. Susan Lasiter at 556-1432, stop the pain. Malnutrition melted the healthy young woman I bore the abuse telling myself it didn’t really matter. But when Master Sgt. Maria Bueno at 556-1691,or Dolly Daniels at 556-7039. into a specter unable to eat solid foods by the time U.S. I went to live with my father, “Kimo” ceased to exist. He was Marines eventually liberated the camp. Later, she was replaced with the name on my birth certificate ... James. awarded the U.S. Prisoner of War Medal. I failed to realize it at the time, but when I abandoned my September, the light came on. Through it all, she fought to stay alive and for this I am nickname, I lost sight of my heritage also. Hawaiian for I realized the past holds a lot of heroes besides George grateful. Had she given up, she could never have been my hero, James, Kimo hails from my grandmother’s side of the family. Washington and Mickey Mantle. Heritage observances give or my grandmother. She was born long before the Pacific island chain became our nation’s 50th state. Her father was a paniolo (cowboy) on the largest ranch in the islands, and her grandfather was ranch foreman. Our ancestors developed a peaceful, civilized society. You can’t foresee all of the challenges military life will throw your way. Hawaiians formed their own language and religion. Native But at UCCS, we’re ready to respond to any of them. That’s why we offer special scholarships. astrologers created a calendar based on the cycles of the moon and used the stars for navigation at sea. Unfortunately, the A 100 percent refund on tuition for those who are deployed. And a high transferability rate to strategic location of the islands made them a target for colo- other universities around the country. So you can take what you learn wherever you go. nization and much of the original Hawaiian culture was lost. Overseas or across the country, your efforts will be recognized and your determination will I wouldn’t learn this until much later however. Like many Americans raised on high school history lessons, I was igno- be rewarded. Visit go.uccs.edu to define your personal success. rant of anything beyond popular American or European cul- tures. There were other stories out there, but I rarely heard about them. As the saying goes, “Winners write the history books.” Joining the military opened my eyes. As a newspaper editor, I couldn’t help but get involved in the annual ethnic celebrations. At first, it was just another story to write. For a while, I fell into the same trap many heritage committee members stumble into. Each year, I would pull out the same old fea- tures on famous Black, Asian-Pacific, Hispanic or Native American people and run them in the paper. Put a check- mark in the box, another event covered. Eventually, some of the material sank into my lethargic brain cells and took root. I can’t put my finger on it, but somewhere between taking photos during the fashion shows in February and sampling homemade chimichangas in

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The doctors next to LensCrafters are contracted Tricare Prime Providers. They offer three convenient Colorado Springs Locations for eye examinations with appointments Monday through Attend our May 31st Info Session Saturday. No more waiting for an appointment on base. at the Peterson Education Center. Southside Between Northside For more details call Laura Barela at Citadel Mall Vickers & Academy Chapel Hills Mall 800-990-8227 ext. 3253 598-1392 548-8717 598-5068 or email [email protected]. TM TriCare Standard, TriCare Reserve and TriCare for Life also accepted. Prescriptions may be filled anywhere. Contact lens evaluation available for additional cost. Call for program details. SPACE OBSERVER 8 Thursday, May 10, 2007 Enlisted Dining Out: Tales from the Grog Bowl

Staff Report disciplinary measure for anyone who breaks „ That it was nasty, but the unleaded version was worse … Very true! 21st Space Wing Public Affairs the strict, formal protocol of the night, and The dining out is a social occasion, where is used as much a tool of retribution as dis- What myth would you like to see dispelled about the Grog servicemembers can dress up, socialize and cipline. have fun. Part of the fun includes the mys- Whether you have avoided the Bowl or Bowl? terious Grog Bowl, a usually unsavory com- are an expert at facing the mess, the Grog „ Nothing. It’s good to keep someone worried and guessing. bination of foods and drinks. yields many stories and memories. Here are „ That the grog isn’t fun. Typically, the entire evening is fun if the crowd wants it to be. In military tradition, the grog bowl is a Tales From the Grog Bowl. „ None, the more myths, the better! What were you sent to the Grog Bowl for? What’s the best, or worst, thing about the Grog Bowl? „ I’ve only sent others. „ „ Not mingling enough during the social hour. The best is that no one is exempt. „ „ Because my wife couldn’t wait for a bathroom break. She got up and snuck out through The best is sending someone, worst is having to chew the grog. the kitchen. Knowing she had been seen, I calmly stood up and walked out the front doors. „ Best, it’s free drink! Worst, a person with a sadistic attitude making it! Upon return, my First Shirt ratted us out. The president of the mess decided he could join us for not keeping his troops under control. What kind of ingredients have you seen in the Grog? „ It’s got to have tootsie rolls. What had you been told about the Grog Bowl and was it true? „ A myriad of alcohol, candy bars, Tabasco, Gatorade, punch, grenadine, tomato juice, pickle „ That it was super nasty ... so bad, I might throw up. The alcoholic version was pretty juice, coconut… strong, but it was not nasty. „ Prunes, pretzels, Maddog 20-20, Tabasco sauce, little floaty things. What’s your favorite flavor of Grog? S OOFF TTHHEE M „ If you have to ask that question, you need to go to the Grog on principle! UULLEES MES RR The ffollllowiing iis a lliistt off rrulles underr whiich tthe S mess wiillll be conductted.. They arre desiigned tto confforrm tto ttrradii-- About the Grog Bowl ttiion and prromotte lleviitty.. Viiollattorrs off tthese rrulles arre subjjectt tto tthe wrratth and One of the obscure purposes of the original moving it from the lips, then places it in- miischiievousness off Miistterr//Madam Viice.. Allll assiigned penallttiies wiillll be carrrriied outt dining out, besides keeping the officers from fre- verted on his/her head signifying it is empty befforre tthe memberrshiip.. quenting disreputable taverns and houses of ques- „ Replaces the cup, again salutes the „ Thou shalltt arrrriive wiitthiin 10 miinuttes off tthe appoiintted hourr.. tionable virtue, was to give the commanding President and returns to his/her seat. With the officer of the post an opportunity to closely ex- „ Thou shalltt make everry efffforrtt tto meett allll guestts.. exception of the toast, “To the Mess,” the vio- amine his troops’ use of the rules of etiquette. The „ Thou shalltt move tto tthe mess when tthee hearrs tthe chiimes and rremaiin sttandiing commander would proclaim a suitable penalty, lator is not permitted to speak during this until seated by the President. until seated by the President. ranging from verbal reprimand to extra patrol process „ Thou shalltt nott brriing cockttaiills orr lliightted smokiing matterriiall iintto tthe mess.. duties for violations. Common violations of protocol war- „ Thou shalltt smoke onlly when tthe smokiing llamp iis lliitt.. Today’s members, being an orderly lot, renting a trip to the Grog Bowl: „ Thou shalltt nott lleave tthe mess whiillstt convened.. Miilliittarry prrottocoll overrrriides allll calllls would never knowingly engage in any breach „ Arriving late at the cocktail lounge off natturre.. of protocol or social etiquette. However the „ Carrying drinks into the dining room „ Thou shalltt parrttiiciipatte iin allll ttoastts unlless tthysellff orr tthy grroup iis honorred wiitth a ttoastt.. means of ensuring that decorum is main- „ Wearing the cummerbund inverted „ Thou shalltt ensurre tthatt tthy gllass iis allways charrged when ttoasttiing.. tained is the “Grog.” „ Wearing an ill-fitting or discolored mess „ Thou shalltt keep ttoastts and commentts wiitthiin tthe lliimiitts off good ttastte and muttuall rre-- The Grog bowl is a standing penalty for jacket spectt.. Degrradiing orr iinsullttiing rremarrks wiillll be ffrrowned upon by tthe memberrshiip.. anyone deemed worthy of punishment. It is „ Wearing clip-on bow tie at an obvious Howeverr,, good natturred needlliing iis ENCOURAGED.. incumbent upon each and every member of the angle „ Thou shalltt nott murrderr tthe Queen’’s Englliish.. mess to bring to the attention of Mr. Vice and „ Wearing non-issue suspenders „ Thou shalltt nott open tthe hangarr doorrs.. the President any gross behavior or social faux „ Toasting with an uncharged glass „ „ Thou shalltt allways use tthe prroperr ttoasttiing prrocedurre.. pas. Members bring infractions to the attention Improper toasting procedure „ „ Thou shalltt ffallll iintto diisrreputte wiitth tthey peerrs iiff tthe plleatts off tthy cummerrbund arre of the President by raising a point of order. If Starting a course before the President nott prroperrlly ffaced.. the validity of the charge is questioned, mem- „ Applauding a particularly witty, sarcastic, „ Thou shalltt allso be paiinffulllly rregarrded iiff tthy clliip--on bow ttiie rriides att an obviious lliistt.. bers vote by tapping their spoons on the table. or succinct toast (unless following the ex- Thou shalltt be fforrgiiven;; howeverr,, iitt tthee allso rriide att a comparrablle lliistt.. When the President directs a violator to ample of the President) the grog bowl, the individual proceeds to the „ Loud and obtrusive remarks in a foreign „ Thou shalltt consume tthy meall iin a mannerr becomiing genttlleperrsons.. bowl promptly. The bowl is usually located on language or in English „ Thou shalltt nott llaugh att rriidiicullouslly ffunny commentts unlless tthe Prresiidentt ffiirrstt shows Mister/Madam Vice’s table. „ Discussing business, referred to as apprrovall by llaughiing.. Upon arriving at the grog bowl, the vio- “opening the hanger doors” „ Thou shalltt exprress tthy apprrovall by ttappiing tthy spoon on tthe ttablle.. Cllappiing off tthy lator does the following: „ Leaving the dining area without permis- hands wiillll nott be ttollerratted.. „ Does an about face and salutes the sion from the President „ Thou shalltt nott questtiion tthe deciisiions off tthe Prresiidentt.. President „ Talking while another person has the „ When tthe mess adjjourrns,, tthou shalltt rriise and waiitt fforr tthe Prresiidentt and head ttablle „ Turns to the bowl and fills the cup floor guestts tto lleave.. „ Does another about face and toasts the „ Caviling or quibbling „ Thou shalltt enjjoy tthysellff tto tthy ffullllestt.. mess „ Haggling over date of rank „ Drains the contents of the cup without re- „ Using foul language

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TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. active duty Air Force personnel. The test (AFNEWS) — A 66-year-old Air Force of- consists of a one and a half mile run, sit-ups ficer got a perfect score on his annual mil- and push-ups. The standards are deter- itary physical fitness test for the second year mined based on age, and scores are assigned in a row. based on the speed of the run and the total “During my recent annual fitness test, I ran number of sit-ups and push-ups accom- a mile and a half in 10:15, did 45 push-ups plished in one minute. in one minute and 45 sit-ups in one minute,” Kulund has been exceeding Air said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Daniel Kulund, fitness Force fitness standards for years. The 66- and wellness advocate and chief of medi- year-old orthopedic surgeon is also a con- cine at the Tyndall clinic. tributing author to medical text books and

“This added up to a score of 100 for my 55- fitness manuals. He has reformed fitness U.S. Air Force photo year-old-and-above category. I’m 66, but my methods and programs for the Air Force performance on the test would have scored throughout his military career, and con- an ‘excellent’ (over 90 points) for a 26-year- tinues to invent new routines based on the old – someone 40 years younger than me.” most current scientific studies and physio- Lt. Col. (Dr.) Daniel Kulund trains at , Fla. The 66-year-old Air Force officer got a perfect The annual fitness test is required for all logical advancements. score on his annual military physical fitness test for the second year in a row.

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