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May 16, 2013 Vol HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 21ST SPACE WING! Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, May 16, 2013 Vol. 57 No. 19 Wing flexes readiness muscle during Condor Crest exercise By Michael Golembesky 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “Exercise, exercise, exercise,” signaled the beginning of the Condor Crest emergency readiness exercise May 2. Within minutes the main entrance to the 21st Medical Group was crowded with Airmen simulating the symptoms of a chemical attack that oc- curred in a nearby building. Condor Crest is a quarterly base exercise that is designed to challenge and provide feedback on the wing’s ability to handle a real-world crisis situation should one occur. “These exercises are criti- cal in evaluating the base re- sponse plans that are already established and to identify any deficiencies in the execu- tion of those plans,” said Maj. Timothy Parker, 21st SW ex- ercise evaluation team chief. This most recent scenario included a classroom filled with Airmen that were sprayed by a skin irritating chemical from an unknown device concealed in the ceil- ing. The scenario played out and was monitored by more than 50 EET personnel. This particular scenario was geared to test the abili- ties of first responders and infrastructure capabilities to handle a crisis of this nature. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky) See Exercise page 10 Exercise role-players demonstrate symptoms of chemical exposure while medical personnel from the 21st Medical Group conduct initial assessments. The role-players are instrumental in making the training event as realistic as possible to test medical personnel with realistic scenarios. ebrate how far we’ve come, it’s important to remember how the wing began. Retired Brig. Gen. Ronald Gray, the first commander of the 21st Space Wing, recently explained that the creation of the 21st Space Wing was a 21st MDG May 15, 1992: much needed improvement from the 1st Space and 3rd Space Support Wings town hall that previously occupied Peterson AFB. “I guess you had to be there previously to get a real understanding of how The 21st Medical Group The 21st Space it was a significant change,” Gray said. is having a town hall Gray, who was the director of operations at Air Force Space Command meeting at 3:30 p.m. during this time, said this change was a direct result of newly appointed May 16 in the main Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Merrill McPeak. lounge at The Club. Wing is born “(McPeak) had some very strong views on the Air Force’s organization Representatives from and where the problems were and what could be done to solve some of those the 21st MDG, the Multi- By Staff Sgt. J. Aaron Breeden problems,” said Gray. “He came up with a concept called the ‘objective wing,’ Service Market Office, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs meaning that the organizational structure, roles and missions would be the the TRICARE Regional objective for all Air Force wings to adhere to.” Office-West and United Healthcare Military & PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — In the early 1940s, Peterson The objective wing concept, said Gray, eliminated staff activities oversee- Veterans group will Air Force Base, or as it was known back then, Colorado Springs Army Air ing operations and maintenance creating group commanders instead. Gray be available to answer Base, was little more than a dusty runway with a few small white buildings added that this new structure created a clearly defined line of responsibility questions and concerns that provided a place to train bombers during World War II. After the war, from the CSAF to the lowest ranking airman. regarding the managed the base closed until the start of the Cold War in the 1950s. Along with the 1st Space Wing and 3rd Space Support Wing at Peterson care support contrac- From this point forward, Peterson Air Force Base saw many transitions, AFB, there was also the 2nd Space Wing at Schriever AFB. Many of the tor transition. See you but none more significant than the birth of the 21st Space Wing in 1992. issues faced by Peterson and Schriever AFBs as well as the GSUs is the dif- there! This week marks the 21st anniversary for the 21st Space Wing. As we cel- See Anniversary page 10 INSIDE News 1-8 Did you know? The new east gate is scheduled to open Briefs 9 Wounded May 24. This gate will replace the existing Classifieds 11 EOD tech Warrior east gate located across from the CDC competes represents Annex. See next week's Space Observer for more information. Page 2 Page 5 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, May 16, 2013 www.peterson.af.mil Peterson EOD tech competes in this year’s Warrior Games By Michael Golembesky 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Combat can take its toll on the body both physically and mentally but the Warrior spirit is not limited by such things. For many wounded warriors, the tolls of combat could have diminished their abilities and re- action times, but the internal fire of the Warrior Spirit remains untouched and vibrant. “When you are injured, people love to tell you what you can’t do. I don’t believe in that, I don’t believe there is a box for me,” said Master Sgt. Benjamin Horton, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician. This is Horton’s second time competing in the Warrior Games, representing the Air Force in the Men’s 100-meter Freestyle Open. While Horton is disappointed that he will not be competing in sprints and cycling this year due to knee injuries, he remains hon- ored and excited to be a part of the games. “Everyone has limitations. We all talk about them, we share ideas on what works and what doesn’t work. You can learn new tricks to get your body to perform better,” Horton said when asked about his experiences with the Warrior Games. As a highly decorated Airman with many honors and prestige, Horton remains humble when talking about his combat experiences and points out that with his multiple shrapnel and blast injuries, he is nowhere near as bad as many of the other service members participating at the games. Horton went on to talk about his most memorable Warrior Games moment and spoke about a triple amputee Marine that was also blind, competing in the 50-meter swimming event. “As they lowered this Marine into the pool, the hairs on the back of my neck stood up,” he said. “With only one arm he gave his absolute all. Everyone was screaming so loud, nobody cared who had won the race. They were just amazed at the effort and heart he was putting into it,” Horton said with pride. “The most important thing about the games is the inspiration you get from the people around; it’s just amazing,” he added. “People go to sporting events and it is all about being the absolute best, the fastest or strongest. You go here and you see the more important things, you see compassion, you see heart, you see pure effort,” he said. “That is what makes it amazing.” (U.S. Air Force photo) For more information about the Warrior Games and how you Master Sgt. Benjamin Horton, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, is competing in the Warrior Games this year, can get involved go online to www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/ representing the Air Force in the Men’s 100-meter Freestyle Open. This is Horton’s second time competing in the games. As an EOD technician, Military/ or www.woundedwarior.af.mil. Horton has been injured several times while deployed with multiple shrapnel and blast injuries. Specializing in NATURALLY Winning BEAUTIFUL Smiles RESULTS for Everyone • Breast Augmentation • Tummy Tuck • Breast Reduction • Liposuction Experienced, Caring and Gentle Caring For Smiles • Breast Lift • Body Lift Since 1974 • Breast Revision • Arm Lift Personal Dentistry with Cosmetic Dentistry Bonding & Veneers a Soft Touch for Children, Root Canal Therapy Matthew B. Baker, M.D., PH.D. We are committed to providing the absolute Parents & Grandparents. Childrens Dentistry best quality of care to all our patients. 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