Friday, June 28, 2002 , Colorado Vol. 46 No. 24

Photo by Capt. Don Kerr

Photo by Robb Lingley Weekend Weather Today..T’Storms..88 Saturday..T’Storms..90 Sunday..T’Storms..91 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Friday, June 28, 2002 From the Top Fundamentals see you through 21st Space Wing By Col. Don Alston 21 st Space Wing Vice Commander

There are a lot of 21st Space Wing alumni around the GSU world, and I’m about to join At a Glance their ranks. I think those experienced former Knights would all use similar expressions to describe the wing. Huge. Uncommon span of control. Geographically separat- ed. Challenges of running mul- tiple installations, let alone Photo by Master Sgt. Kristin Clark Esther Martin, 21st Space Wing Manpower Office, and Col. Peterson with three tenant Don Alston, 21st Space Wing Vice Commander, dish up dur- headquarters. Diverse opera- ing a potluck. tional systems. Arctic and desert conditions – together. ference in operational systems. reality, didn’t advance the ball. Unique. Commanding Highly successful customer- Great fundamentals lead to and controlling this wing is one focused services are portable sound innovations and those heck of an enterprise. The too because they are definitely who can improve the process bedrock of success, particular- not left to chance or the differ- the most, are those who under- ly with our challenges, is a sin- ent personalities and attitudes stand the process the best. Unit: 10th Space Warning Squadron gle characteristic. of the professional at the Each of us takes great Location: Cavalier Air Station, N.D. Good fundamentals. counter. High expectations are pride in being a part of some- Mission: The 10th Space Warning Squadron, Cavalier Air I think it’s worth empha- set. Every member knows what thing special. As the only Air Force Station, N.D., provides tactical warning and attack sizing that definitions of ‘fun- success is and the only thing Force wing charged with assessment of sea-launched and intercontinental ballistic damental’ include the words left is consistent execution. strategic and theater missile missiles launched against the continental United States and ‘essential’ and ‘foundation.’ I submit to you that our warning, as well as space con- southern Canada. Fundamentals include wing has a legacy of elevating trol, by definition, there’s The squadron tracks the skies using the Perimeter consistent processes that pro- the differences between our nobody out there like us. But Acquisition Radar Characterization System—a single-faced duce repeatable results. units, compared to celebrating like every other unit, proficien- phased array radar. Missile warning data and assessment Whether you’re in the 21st and leveraging the things we cy never stands still — it’s information is sent to the North American Aerospace Space Wing or any other wing, have in common. It’s easy to either getting better or worse. Defense Command Missile Warning Center at Cheyenne the ‘enemies’ of consistent unit see the unique challenges at Your hedge is to rely on Mountain Air Force Station, Colo. performance are personnel Thule vs. the unique chal- sound fundamentals. Ours is Additionally, the 10th SWS provides surveillance, turnover, depletion of experi- lenges at Cavalier. I don’t an uncommon wing that is tracking and space object identification support for the space ence, and opstempo that can think it’s difficult to also see made more combat effective surveillance network. lead to cutting corners. what they have in common. when we celebrate and lever- Ballistic missile early warning, like that done by the In our wing, those ene- With this emphasis on age what all our units have in 10th SWS, is the Air Force Space Command's highest prior- mies are fortified by our excep- fundamentals and exploiting common. ity. Twenty nations have nuclear, biological and chemical tional distances and the diver- ‘best in breed’ processes across Go get the Aldridge tro- weapons. Early warning helps the United States detect bal- sity of our operations. And the wing, where does that leave phy back — I’ll go and do my listic missile launches and take any necessary action. these conditions are precisely innovation? In the name of best to hang onto the the reason we absolutely must innovation, we sometimes pro- Blanchard. Watching have rock-solid fundamentals. mote special solutions as the **Editor’s Note: As he the skies With 6,000 members, we only way to get the job done. completes 15 months as vice have a pool of experience If you’re doing some- commander, Colonel Alston unmatched in the Air Force, thing different than anyone departs to command the 341st 2nd Lt. Willie Caudill, 10th Space Warning but only if we continue to find else, first, be worried. Lots of Space Wing at Malmstrom Air Squadron, performs ways to take advantage of that. officer performance reports, Force Base, Mont. The 21st space-tracking Strong training and eval- enlisted performance reports, Space Wing bids farewell, updates. uation programs are highly and civilian appraisals are lit- thanks, and Godspeed to the Courtesy photo portable, regardless of the dif- tered with ‘innovations’ that, in Alston family. A Moment in Time: July Published by the Gazette, 30 S. Prospect Street, Box 1779, Colorado Springs, 80901, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enter- 21st Space Wing Commander n On July 2, 1926, the U.S. prise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Brig. Gen. Duane Deal Army Air Corps was organized. Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, n On July 1, 1949, the Air the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. Chief of Public Affairs The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorse- Force announced its plan to deseg- Capt. Donald B. Kerr ment by DOD, the Department of the Air Force or the Gazette, of the products or services advertised. Everything adver- regate. tised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Chief Internal Information n On July 1, 1992, Gen. sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the pur- Ronald W. Yates became the first chaser, user or patron. 2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring Air Force Materiel Command Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indi- NCOIC Internal Information Commander. cated. Tech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano n On July 1, 1993, Gen. The Space Observer is published every Friday. For advertising inquiries , call the Gazette, (719) 476-1640 for Henry Viccellio Jr. became the first display ads, and 476-1685 for classified ads. Editor Air Education and Training Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer, 775 Loring Staff Sgt. Josh Clendenen Ave., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for submission Command Commander. is 4:30 p.m. the Wednesday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edit- Assistant Editor ed to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at Information courtesy of Staff Sgt. Trisha (719) 556-8476 or DSN 834-7846. Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson Morgan, 21st Space Wing History Office SPACE OBSERVER News Friday, June 28, 2002 3 New group stands up at Thule Air Base By Capt. Don Kerr Thule AB, which currently supports 21st Space Wing Public Affairs approximately 1,000 year-round resi- dents. The new 12th SWS Commander, The 821st Air Base Group Lt. Col. Shawn J. Barnes, will oversee unsheathed its guidon at Thule Air all personnel and operations of this crit- Base, Greenland, June 21. In a signifi- ical missile warning and space control cant day that will go down in Thule his- radar site inside the Arctic Circle. tory, the diverse and vital military com- While the 12th SWS munity in northern Greenland activated Commander still reports directly to the a new group and two squadrons, as well 21st Operations Group, the new air base as welcomed four new commanders to group commander reports directly to the “top of the world.” the 21st Space Wing. The unique rela- With flights of airmen proudly tionship at Thule, however, is that the standing at attention in service dress, 821st will provide a host of support surrounded by American, Danish and resources, including security forces, Phot by Tech. Sgt. Mike Garcia Greenlandic members of Team Thule, transportation, and various administra- Two members of Team Thule unfurl the 821st Air Base Group guidon Brig. Gen. Duane Deal, 21st Space tive support to the 12th SWS. With the before Brig. Gen Duane Deal, 21st Space Wing Commander, center left, as Wing Commander, presided over a cer- activation of the group and an addition- he presents it to Col. Louis E. Christensen, 821st ABG Commander. emony that activated the Air Force’s al two squadrons, the 21st Space Wing Commander, Commander Holmer focusing on the base, the ‘forward newest group, the 821st ABG. Col. now encompasses five groups, 26 Soergaard, the Danish Liaison Officer, deployed’ 12 SWS can have an undilut- Louis E. Christensen took command of squadrons, and 14 space weapons sys- Whitehead and Christensen all ed focus directly on its critical missile the new group. Along with that desig- tems in 20 different locations around addressed the audience in attendance. warning and space surveillance mis- nation are two new squadrons, the 821st the world. During his address, Deal applaud- sions, while other tenant units can do Support Squadron, commanded by Lt. “What a great day for Thule,” ed Thule members for their outstanding the same. The presence of the 821st Col. Robert L. Orwig, Jr., and the 821st remarked Col. Christensen. This reor- multi-national teamwork and their abil- thus creates a more efficient and effec- Security Forces Squadron, commanded ganization is absolutely the smart thing ity to successfully execute their mis- tive structure for base operating support by Maj. Robert E. Winters, Jr. to do. This allows us to concentrate on sions in an austere environment. He functions for the base and its myriad of The official ceremony began people, power, and pipeline issues and praised the leadership efforts and operations.” with the changing of the guard for the the 12th SWS commander can rightful- accomplishments of Whitehead over “Team Thule,” as it’s referred 12th Space Warning Squadron. ly concentrate on the operational mis- the past year, and lauded the achieve- to, is accurate in every sense of the Previously, Col. Craig C. Whitehead, sion. Both units are stronger because of ments and future potential of the 12th word. Greenlandic citizens to Danish 12th SWS Commander, was also the this reorganization.” SWS under the direction of Barnes. military members to the temporary installation commander for Thule. With The ceremony featured the nation- Regarding the change, Deal members from the Canadian Armed the new group designation, the air base al anthems of Canada, Denmark, emphasized, “This transition fits in per- Forces and U.S. to group commander will oversee all Greenland, and the United States. In fectly with the evolving organizational the almost 130 active-duty U.S. airmen, efforts in support of personnel, addition to Brig. Gen. Deal, Col. Mike efforts of our Air Force, as well as its all work together to reach mission suc- resources, and host-tenant relations for Rampino, 21st Operations Group expeditionary nature. With the 821st cess at Thule. Lord sends safety message News Briefs HAYMAN FIRE NEWS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY Any Pete Complex members The ribbon cutting ceremony for affected by the Hayman Fire should go the new fire station will be Tuesday, 11 to petecentral or a.m. www.dola.state.co.us/oem/PublicInfor TAXIS AND FOOD DELIVERY mation/firebans/sitrep for information The 21st Security Forces on the fire and what to do if you are Squadron has developed a process to affected by it. allow local bus routes, taxis and food VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY delivery on base beginning July 1. The Family Support Center is Provide the driver with an accu- coordinating a volunteer effort to help rate phone number so the entry con- with the Hayman Fire. troller can call you when the food is at Anyone interested in volunteering the gate. should call Jim Reynolds at 556-9268. Once the delivery is verified, the WATER RESTRICTIONS driver will be let on base. If you are Due to severe drought conditions, unreachable, the delivery will be turned Peterson Air Force Base and Colorado away. Springs have gone to Stage II All taxis coming on base will be water restrictions. searched. During Stage II, residents should For more information, call only water their lawns in the early Security Forces at 556-4000. morning or late evening. If you live in ALS OPENING an even numbered house, you can water There is a job opening at the on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday. Odd Peterson Air Force Base Airman numbered houses can water on Leadership School. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The school is accepting applica- June 21. Details on seven killed There is no watering permitted on tions for a Flight Chief. Applicants n An Air National Guard mem- Mondays, and excessive water use will must be at least a master sergeant with n Three officers were killed ber was killed in a car accident the be closely monitored. an associate’s degree or the ability to south of Ciudad Acuna, Coah., Mx. morning of June 21. She was on her Also during Stage II, the car wash finish one within a year. Applications Assigned to Laughlin Air Force way to work in Jacksonville, Fla. will be closed on Tuesdays and will be accepted through Aug. 15. Base,Texas, they were killed in a car when the accident occured. Wednesdays. If Phase III is implement- For more information or to find accident June 22. (Information courtesy of the ed, the car wash will be closed. out what to include in the application n Three Air Force members 21st Space Wing Safety Office. Names Watch the base marquees and the package, call Master Sgt. Joey Quiroz were killed when their car hit an over- have been withheld pending notifica- Space Observer for the latest water at 556-7737 or Tech. Sgt. Kevin Allen pass pillar on I-95 in North Carolina tion of next of kin.) restriction stages and changes. at 556-4940. SPACE OBSERVER 4 Friday, June 28, 2002 News Peterson’s water quality report released Water on Pete Engineering. “All bacteriolog- As water travels over the ical water samples report nega- surface of the land and through surpasses state, tive for the presence of bacte- the ground, it dissolves natural- ria.” ly occurring minerals and, in federal standards “In July 2001, we per- some cases, radioactive materi - Base members can get the formed annual lead sampling at al, and can pick up substances facts about the water they drink the child development and resulting from the presence of every day thanks to the recent- youth centers to ensure our animals or from human activi- ly released Colorado Springs water met all state and federal ty. Utilities’ 2002 Water Quality standards,” Puelo said. “Our The presence of contami- Report. The reporting period samples reported lead well nants does not necessarily indi- for this report was Jan.1 below the EPA action level of cate that the water poses a through Dec. 31, 2001. 15 parts per billion.” health risk. More information This report is designed to Local water sources about the contaminants and inform the public about the included North and South potential health effects can be quality water and services CSU Cheyenne Creeks, Fountain obtained by calling the delivers to the city’s popula- and Bear Creeks, and the Environmental Protection tion, including Peterson Air Northfield Watershed. Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Force Base, every day. Five conventional filtra- Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or According to Colorado tion treatment plants – Pine by logging onto Springs Utilities, their drinking Valley, McCullough, Mesa, www.epa.gov/safewater. water continually meets or sur- Ute Pass and Fountain Valley – Some people may be passes state and federal stan- located in the Colorado more vulnerable to contami- dards for drinking water. Springs area - treat this water nants in drinking water than the CSU, as well as the using widely accepted, stan- general public. 810th Medical Operations dard technology. These people should seek ticipation in community deci- access can get a hard copy of Squadron’s Bioenvironmental Throughout the process advice about drinking water sion-making affecting drinking the report at the Engineer, test the water that is of collection, treatment and from their health care water. Bioenvironmental Engineering used on base. distribution, certified water providers. The EPA and Center CSU is governed by the office in Building 1246 located “We test water at 13 dif- treatment plant operators and for Disease Control guidelines Utilities Board. Utilities Board at 625 W. Ent Avenue. ferent sampling locations per laboratory staff monitor the on appropriate means to lessen meetings are open to the pub- For details on Peterson month, including the aquatic water quality for its chemical the risk of infection by lic. Air Force Base water quality, center, the child development and biological content. Cryptosporidium and other To view the complete call Mike Puleo at 556-7721. centers, the dining facility and Some of these analyses microbiological contaminants 2002 Water Quality Report, (Water quality informa- the housing area for microbio- are required to meet state and are available on the Safe visit www.csu.org, and then tion courtesy of Colorado logical contaminants,” said federal standards, while others Drinking Water Hotline as click on Residential Services, Springs Utilities and the Mike Puleo, Environmental are part of ongoing testing to well. then Water and Wastewater, the 810th Medical Operations Program Manager at assure a continual supply of CSU encourages and Water Quality Report 2002. Squadron Bioenvironmental Bioenvironmental high-quality drinking water. invites public interest and par- Customers without web Engineering) SPACE OBSERVER News Friday, June 28, 2002 5 21st Space Wing Combined Intelligence Center cuts ribbon By Lt. Gary Winton Mike Noll, North American NORAD/USSPACECOM CIC Aerospace Defense and U.S. Space Command J2. he men and The new building is women of the the result of the new mis- TCombined sions and threats associated Intelligence Center here with our changing world sit- GSU were on hand May 28th to uation. witness the official ribbon The people working at Corner cutting for the new addition the CIC now have a more to their building. complete facility capable of 7th SWS changes command The ceremony was supporting increasing hosted by Col. Mark Loos, NORAD and Space By Senior Airman change of command. “Since arriving at Beale, Commander of the CIC, and Command mission require- Tim Jenkins “This is a very special my family and I have received officiated by Navy Capt. ments. 7th Space Warning Squadron time,” he said. “Bittersweet, first-class support,” said but very special. It’s a great Sutton. “We look forward to Lt. Col. David Sutton time to look back and reflect becoming a member of Team assumed command of the 7th on the many accomplishments Beale and the local communi- Space Warning Squadron, the squadron has made through ty.” Beale Air Force Base, Calif., the leadership of Lt. Col. Sutton was previously from Lt. Col. Dane Hollenga in Hollenga, but also to look to assigned to Offutt Air Force a ceremony at Recce Point the future and all of the accom- Base, Neb., as a missile tactics June 17. plishments Lt. Col. Sutton will planner, U.S. Strategic Hollenga will move on to lead the squadron to.” Command, and to Schriever performing duties as the 14th Hollenga, who has com- Air Force Base, Colo., as an Air Force chief of standardiza- manded the 7th since March of operations officer with the 3rd tion and evaluation. 2000, reflected on his time. Space Operations Squadron, Sutton comes from the “Being a squadron com- 50th Space Wing. Pentagon, Washington D.C., mander has been everything it He received his Bachelor where he acted as chief of sys- is said to be and more,” said of Science Degree in financial tems operations, nuclear opera- Hollenga. “Of course, any job management from the U. S. Air tions branch, directorate for associated with the 7th SWS Force Academy, Colo., and his nuclear and counterprolifera- would be great. It has been the Master of Arts in business tion, and as the director of single greatest honor of my life management from the executive support for the to serve as your commander. I University of South Dakota. deputy chief of staff, Air and will forever say with pride that He is also a graduate of Courtesy photo From left: Col. Mark Loos, Combined Intelligence Space Operations. I was a member of the 7th the Squadron Officer School, Center Commander, Lt. Gen. Edward Anderson, U.S. Col. Michael Rampino, SWS.” Air Command and Staff Space Command Deputy Commander, and Capt. 21st Operations Group Sutton said he’s humbled College, Army Command and Michael Noll, North American Aerospace Defense and Commander, 21st Space Wing, and honored to have the oppor- General Staff College, Naval USSPACECOM Director of Intelligence, cut the ribbon attended the ceremony and tunity to serve as the thirteenth Command and Staff College on the new Combined Intelligence Center May 28. gave his thoughts on the commander of the 7th SWS. and Air War College. SPACE OBSERVER 6 Friday, June 28, 2002 Around the Air Force Reservists continue fighting Colorado wildfires By Senior Airman but it is close to Colorado Springs them say that they were evacuating Christian. “I feel better sitting here; I Stephanie Witty where our homes are being affected,” Woodland Park and have to drive an know where the fire is firsthand from 934th Airlift Wing Public Affairs said Lt. Col. Ted Wright, 731st Airlift hour just to get there and start unload- the crews rather than just trying to Squadron Commander and MAFFS ing stuff, so I just brought everything watch TV.” eservists continue to Mission Commander. down to the squadron.” “Having a bird’s-eye perspective fight back Colorado People who have been evacuated Regardless of their evacuation sta- is nice,” said Labarre. “It’s something wildfires with the use of or placed on evacuation standby have tus, the reservists want to help with the that not everybody has. I have lot of RModular Airborne Fire had to plan for the worst and hope for MAFFS mission. friends and neighbors who call me up Fighting Systems. the best. “I am sure they don’t want me and ask what I saw today.” As of Monday, aircrews from the “My wife and I sat down and working every day, but I feel like I They are motivated to be a part of Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd decided, what do we need to get out of know more about what is going on a mission that directly benefits their Airlift Wing here and the North the house, what can’t we replace, and because I can get it firsthand,” said community. Carolina Air National Guard 145th what would we want to have if we had Airlift Wing, Charlotte, N.C., have to live somewhere else?” said Senior flown more than 97 sorties since June Master Sgt. Peter Labarre, 731st AS 14. They have dropped more than loadmaster. “Trying to move your 261,000 gallons of fire retardant on whole house is impossible.” three Colorado fires. Senior Master Sgt. Mary Reservists from the 302nd AW are Christian, the 302nd AW aviation battling blazes close to home even after resource management superintendent, some of them have been evacuated. lives near Tranquil Lake about a mile This is the first time since the from the evacuation line. She decided to 302nd AW began flying firefighting evacuate June 18 after being placed on missions in the 1970s that firefighting evacuation standby. operations have been staged out of “My husband is activated and is in Peterson. Germany, and I am working down here “It has always been someplace every day,” she said. “I didn’t want to else, so now, not only is it in Colorado have to listen to the radio and have

Courtesy photo Master Sgt. Rick Christensen (left) relays a signal from the flight deck to fel- low loadmaster Master Sgt. Robert Mitchell to drop fire retardant. Both load- masters are reservists with the 731st Airlift Squadron, Peterson Air Force Photo by Robb Lingley Base, which is one of three Reserve and Guard units flying aerial firefighting This house, near Lake George, Colo., was burned by the Hayman Fire. The missions from Peterson. fire has consumed more than 120,000 acres since June 8. SPACE OBSERVER Friday, June 28, 2002 7 AT YOUR SERVICE Manpower, Services help Hayman firefighters By 2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout This Week 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

he ‘lunch bunch’ at the 21st Today Space Wing Manpower n Estate Planning Seminar, 1-4 Toffice donated their p.m., at the Family Support accrued ‘wooden nickels’ to a down- Center. town fire department last Friday. The donation was in support of Saturday Colorado Springs Fire Station 5, which n Junior golf, noon-12:30 p.m., at is one of the many organizations help- the golf course. ing to battle the Hayman Fire, as well as others burning throughout western Colorado. Monday Some organizations, including n NCO induction ceremony, 3:30 Station 5, are looking more for supplies p.m., at the Enlisted Club. rather than money donations. The Manpower Office received an Photos by Martha Hyde The 21st Space Wing Manpower Office donated more than $230 worth of Tuesday e-mail with information about volun- supplies to firefighters combating the Hayman Fire. teer opportunities and a few individuals n Sponsorship Training, 7:30- started thinking about how they could cleaner, a microwave, dishes and more. Sgt. Darryel Evans, 21st Manpower 8:30 a.m., at the Family Support help with the firefighting efforts. However, working with the enlist- Office Superintendent. Center The office decided to take their ed club manager and the 21st Services Last Thursday, members of the collection of wooden nickels and put Squadron, the wooden coins were con- ‘lunch bunch’ developed a wish list for Wednesday them to good use. verted to spendable money for supplies Services, who then bought long-han- n Bone Marrow drive, 9 a.m.- They had accumulated about 460 needed by Station 5. dled shovels, long-handled rakes, noon, at the chapel. wooden coins over a seven-month peri- “It’s great that our traditions of antifreeze, brake and washer fluid, two- n Intramural 8-ball, 5 p.m., at the od, which totaled $232. The ‘lunch enjoying a good lunch and supporting cycle oil for chain saws, all of which Enlisted Club. bunch’ had collected enough wooden our Enlisted Club can be translated into equaled the amount of the donated nickels for a coffee machine, a vacuum community support,” said Chief Master wooden coins. After purchasing the supplies, the Thursday lunch bunch dropped them off at n The commissary will be open 8 Station 5, a clearinghouse for incoming a.m.-3 p.m. donations. n The Family Support Center will “This gave us the opportunity to be closed. team with Services folks to do some- n The Aquatics Center will be thing for the folks fighting in the front closed. lines of this fire,” said Evans. n The Officers’ Club will be The wooden nickel program is a closed. part of the Service’s marketing program n The Enlisted Club will be at the Enlisted Club. closed. Every day during lunch, people n The Teen Center will be closed. can collect wooden coins if they are n Family Advocacy will be club members and order the buffet. closed. After a certain number of wooden coins are collected, they can be cashed July 5 The wooden nickel program is a 21st Services Squadron Marketing pro- in for prizes which are located along the n The Teen Center will be closed. gram designed to reward lunchtime patrons of the Enlisted Club. walls of the Sidekicks buffet room. Helpful Numbers SERVICES CALENDARS n Family Advocacy 556-8943 n Education Center 556-4064 At the June 28-- July 10-- July 11 -- July 20-- n Library 556-7462 Live Maine lob- Mongolian Crab legs, $16.95 Gourmet dinner n Community Center 556-7671 Officers’ Club ster, $15.95 for Barbecue, for a pound of night, reservations n Aquatics Center 556-4608 members 6-8 p.m. Alaskan Crab legs required n Fitness Center 556-4462 n Officers’ Club 556-4181 At the July 3-- July 17-- July 18-- July 24-- n Enlisted Club 556-4194 Mexican food buf- Membership night, Mongolian Oriental food n Youth Center 556-7220 fet, 5-7 p.m., $5.95 5-7 p.m. Barbecue, buffet, 5-7 p.m., n Family Support 556-6141 Enlisted Club for members 5-7 p.m. $5.95 for members n Chapel 556-4442 n Red Cross 556-9201 At the July 4-- July 6-- July 6-- July 22-26-- n Aragon Menu Line 556-4782 A $10 discount on Spouse Support Finish your annual Aviation day Aero all recreational ground school, 9 and get $5 per camps. Club Cessna flights. a.m.-3 p.m. hour discount rate. This Week SPACE OBSERVER 8 Friday, June 28, 2002 Feature Around the World in Ninety Days Start your journey at Services facilities, functions across Peterson By Tech. Sgt. designed to make people aware Force Base, Ill., players use Michael Phillips of what great programs we game pieces earned by partici- and Mike Brown have right here on base, and to pating in Services activities to 21st Space Wing Public Affairs get people participating in add up the miles on their trip them,” said Margie Arnold, around the world. ir Mobility 21st Services Squadron mar- Each game piece regis- Command and keting writer and editor. tered is worth 1,100 miles. As Air Force To play, participants reg- participants reach each destina- ASpace ister for a PIN number at tion, they register for prize Command’s Around the World www.atwind.com. drawings for that destination. in Ninety Days promotion is in After they’ve registered, Prizes at stops along the route full swing again this summer. players earn game pieces at include cash, 36-inch TVs, ATWIND gives players a many different Services loca- music systems and more. Photo by Mike Brown chance to win great prizes tions such as the base library, Completing the entire These three vehicle can be won by playing ATWIND. After while participating in selected the officer and enlisted clubs, route registers players for even reaching all of the destinations on the map, a player is reg- Services activities. golf course, aquatics center, larger prizes, such as vacations istered for the grand prizes. “ATWIND is an interac- auto skills center, and more. and automobiles. ATWIND is to increase partic- Peterson thousands of dollars. tive, Web-based program Starting at Scott Air “The whole point of ipation in Services activities,” “The more people that said Warren Schroeder, 21 play the game, the more Services Squadron marketing chances Services has to win director. “It’s the best promo- money for programs, which in tion we have all year because turn goes right back into pro- there are lots of prizes, and grams for customers,” said some are really big.” Schroder. There is even a calendar Last year, 1,388 people on the Website so people can from Peterson Air Force Base watch for upcoming ATWIND participated in the ATWIND events. program. This year, the goal is “The chances of winning around 1,450. are very high because there are There are also random so many prizes to be won,” instant “Atwinners” along the said Schroeder. way. “People can win with their first game piece, their first and Air Force Space Command time playing,” said Schroeder. will each award $100,000 as Retirees, reservists, ATWIND program incentives, active-duty military members Photo by Mike Brown so your participation in and their families are all eligi- Sharon Thorp, 21st Services Squadron, hands an ATWIND game piece to a patron at the ATWIND can help win ble to play and win. Enlisted Club. The club is just one of the many places around base ATWIND is played. SPACE OBSERVER Promotion Lists Friday, June 28, 2002 9 Congrats to Pete Complex’s newest promotees Majors Barela, Eric J. Dzialo, Dianne C. Queen, Daniel R. Barrow, Franklin D. Economou, Anargyros E. Ramsey, John E. Beal, Donald C. Erickson, John W. Richeson, David A. Boerrigter, Dean G. Felker, Ross O. Roller, Richard B. Bohn, Edmund J. Fields, Carol M. Rowell, Robert J. Bollinger, Peter J. Harris, Susanna L. Sauls, Todd A. Boyland, Roosevelt F. Hutfles, Gary G. Scarbrough, Jeffrey S. Brashear, Troy A. J. Iwai, Jean K. Sonnefeld, Fredrick L. Burk, Michael D. Joy, Matthew M. Starkey, Billy L. B. Burnside, Brian J. Kacmarynski, David Sundermeyer, Brian A. Buzon, Steven M. Kaczmarczyk, Jeffrey Thomas, John N. Caron, Dennis F. Karpel, Christine A. Tichenor, Brian C. Chrisman, David P. Kochendoerfer, Thomas Wade, William E, Jr. Cole, Barry W. Leeder, Jeffrey P. Waller, Jennifer L. Conerly, Chad L. Marks, Paul K. Whittler, Lynne A. Craig, Adriane B. McKenna, Sean S. Dawson, Tonia J. Cutshaw, Roger C. Ostrow, Mitchel T. Burke, Michael S. Davis, Patrick W. Poirier, William J. Wagner, Shawn R. Master Sergeants Aldrich, Paul M. Fenstermacher, Pete Moore, Olen K., Jr. Anderson, Vincent R. Franze, Erik L. Moore, Paul W. Anglada, Melinda K. Friesz, Kenneth J. Morrow, Patrick B. Anthony, Michael P. Gardner, William W. Newhall, Donald A. Banks, August R. Jr. Gebhardt, Kurt J. Newman, Scott M. Bashore, Terry J. Gomes, Herbert L. O’donnell, Michael T. Beach, Susan H. Gonzalez, Henry Plumber, Patrick W. Beringer, Troy W. Griffenkranz, Arthur Purdy, Neal R. Brassfield, Paul S. Griffin, Mitchell L. Pylkka, Christopher Burns, William P. Grosso, Michael T. Quintana, Christopher Butler, William E. Hall, Melanie Damar Rademacher, Timothy Chavez, Kenneth M. Hines, Angela D. Ritson, Gregg E. Conen, Glen W. Hinojos, Jorge Rocha, Juan C. Connolly, Bruce T. Holko, Andrew J. Royx, Barry L. Conrad, Mark J. Holland, Shelton Jr. Russell, Mark A. Conway, Terrence S. Killens, James III Rutherford, Kevin R. Cook, Christopher W. Kirkland, Earnest L. Santos, Antonio R. Coppage, Johnny L. Koehler, Michael T. Sargent, Kelly M. Costa, Keith A. Konchan, Thomas S. Schroeder, Jeffrey Crist, Derek E. Kurkowski, James M. Selman, Lawrence M. Culpepper, Darren W. Lagace, Daniel A. Sharp, Clifford R. Deardorff, Kevin A. Lawson, John W. III Smith, Steven J. Delvalle, Nelson Lenon, John K. Soares, John Stumph, Timothy A. Westing, Karen R. Donaldson, Chris W. Lyons, Ray L., Jr. Soto, Javier E. Syvertson, Matthew White, James A. Dozier, Larry K. Lyons, Thomas J. Southerland, Mark E. Tapia, Armando Whiteman, Mark T. Drum, Brandy J. Macliz, Beatrice G. Spadaro, John D. Ulrich, Rose A. Widner, Michael A. Duron, Ramon III Marriott, Randolph Stanton, Glenn M. Vaccarella, Chris M. Williams, Moses, Jr. Elliott, Corde M. Martinez, Jesus, Jr. Stierheim, Douglas Vitanovec, Michael Womack, Christopher Ellis, William S. II McKinney, Kenneth R. Strodtman, Paul L. Watson, Cedric C. Wright, Shawn A. Technical Sergeants

Gallardo, Roger J. Mack, Daniel J. Schoewe, Charles A. Garvin, Carl D. Mack, Suchart Schroeder, Chad M. Gazetti, James M. Mattison, Eric C. Shappee, Brian D. Gesick, Shirley J. Mattson, Jeffrey T. Sheppard, Tammy A. Gliniewicz, Michael McAlister, Glenn P. Shoopman, Christina Gordon, Gairy A. McDonald, James N. Smith, Kevin M. Goretti, Kevin B. McGrory, Jeanine L. Snow, John D. Gustafson, Terrance Medina, Manuel T. Stine, Judy L. Hall, Daniel K. Merriam, Jason P. Stoneburner, Brian Hamby, Richard L. Merrill, Ronald A. Swihart, James S. Hanenkratt, Brad L. Meyers, Ronald J. Switzer, James G. Hernandez, George Moore, Steven A. Trent, Gregory D. Anderson, Lois E. Chapman, Elon B. Hicks, Jesusita M. Morgan, Deirdre L. Turley, Timothy A. Ario, Arron Chapman, Shawn P. Horst, Jason M. Nault, Sherry E. Voeste, Cheryl A. Baer, Jonathan W. Chilton, Timothy C. Hosley, Jennifer M. Oates, Michelle L. Wagers, Christopher Bailey, Wayne C. Clark, David W. Houth, William Parisi, Anthony J. Weber, Jason J. Barker, Charles R. Clarke, John W. Howard, Robert L. Jr. Partain, John S. Wheeler, Richard J. Barrett, William D. Collins, Ray A. Howard, Rosemary E. Peel, Shannon Wilcoxson, David M Barrows, Roberta L. Compoc, Cindy M. Hudspeth, Douglas R. Poole, Kenda J. Wilhelm, John R. Jr. Bates, Kenneth K. Coon, Ian E. Isernhagen, Amy M. Proniewicz, John E. Wilkes, Nikyla J. Bauerlein, George J. Couturiaux, Dennis Jacobsen, Michael L. Pursley, Chantel K. Windham, David D. Becker, John L. Cruger, Chancey B. James, Brian K. Rabes, Erik D. Womacks, Scott A. Bermudez, Daniel L. Dasilva, Armando J. Jameson, Michael T. Ray, Jerry E., Jr. Zipprich, Billie Jo Blackwell, Jason D. Davis, William T. Kavanagh, Sean M. Reed, Richard I. Bolin, Samantha C. Dellaccio, Peter J. Keyser, Jason P. Richard, Kevin J. Bosarge, Barton J. Delobel, John S. Killens, Shiree L. Richard, Robert L. Botz, Paul J. Jr. Dragovich, Tina L. Kimble, Patricia Rinnels, Michael R. Brewbaker, Robert A. Emerson, Jeremy J. Langley, Anthony G. Rocha, Anthony R. **Editor’s Note: All of the Brosig, Jesse L. Franklin, Burchell Lassiter, Richard E. Rosseau, Michael L. names of promotees were provided by Butcher, Linda C. Frederick, Scotty R. Lopez, Roberto, Jr. Saack, Moria C. the 21st Mission Support Squadron. Buth, Keith M. Freeman, Ronald O. Lynch, Carl J. Sanders, Andre W. The Space Observer staff apologizes Castro, David E. Fuller, Daniel J. II Macias-islas, Jose J. Sanders, Elvin N. for any errors. SPACE OBSERVER 10 Friday, June 28, 2002 Commentary A fond farewell from outgoing chief New command chief

By Chief Master Sgt. Fred Schoettler been change and challenges (e.g. shutting down Former 21st Space Wing Command Chief an old mission or standing up a new one). They says ‘hello’ to Peterson are always handled by our people in the Chief Master Sgt. have a presence from afar, and On behalf of my wife Julie and myself, I most professional and timely man- Vance Clarke to be a help to all of you — wanted to thank each and every one of you for ner. 21st Space Wing Command Chief near or far. Let me know how the support and guidance you provided us dur- Take great pride in I can do that. ing our tour here in the 21st Space Wing. what you’re doing, and I want to thank I believe our wing opera- What a privilege and honor this has been in just being associ- Brig. Gen. (Duane) tions to be second to none, and being your Command Chief for the past two ated with this Deal for selecting Peterson to be a premier base years. I leave here with many great memories of tremendous wing. me to be a member in the Air Force. the people, places and missions visited. I know that of a great team--I From U.S. Space, I head off to yet another career change next year at am very excited to AFSPC, the 302nd, the NCO with many new challenges and opportunities to Guardian Challenge, become a part of Academy, the 21st SW, and the shine. you will have that your great heritage, many other team members we I’m saddened to be leaving the space com- opportunity to shine mission and future. have — to include the missions munity, but I’m also excited about being and bring the “Best Hopefully, my past and tenants we will take on this involved in testing and evaluating the newest Space Wing in experience will year and in the future — we are munitions coming into our Air Force. Command” trophy bring something to all one team striving to protect I leave the wing with full knowledge that home to where it the fight that will be and defend our great nation. my replacement, Chief Master Sgt. Vance rightfully belongs. a help to all of you. I see us as a “first class” Clarke, will be receiving the same great support Take care of each With the many chal- operation, being looked at by and guidance I did. other and best of wishes for lenges facing this great many to see what we will do The one constant thing in the wing has you and your families. wing, the 21st Space Wing and and how we will do it. I know “Team Pete,” I will need a lot we will do it well, and I am of help and direction. glad I am going to be a small I see myself as a servant part of it! to all of you: commanders, I am here to serve. If I officers, senior noncommis- can be of help, you need to let sioned officers, noncommis- me know. E-mail, snail-mail, a sioned officers and airmen call, or however you deem nec- alike. essary, please let me know Each and every one of what I need to know. I am not a you is responsible for helping mind reader as Pam, my lovely me. I will need your concerns, wife, can tell you. Please say your desires and your knowl- “hi” and let me know what you edge to help make things hap- need. pen. I can do nothing on my Pam and I look forward own. It takes all of you to to being a part of the 21st SW make “us” successful. and Team Peterson. We look With our many geograph- forward to meeting you all and ically separated units, this working with you. wing has many challenges. I 21st Space Wing, take me look forward to visiting our with you and lead the way — many locations and operations I’m glad to be here! And throughout the world. remember, “You can’t beat I hope to find ways to Team Pete.”

Peterson is currently at: Water Restriction Stage II Interested in Air Force opportunities? Contact Air Force Recruiting Service at www.airforce.com or 800-423-USAF SPACE OBSERVER Sports Friday, June 28, 2002 11 SPACE OBSERVER 12 Friday, June 28, 2002 Sports Sports Shorts n The Fitness Center will be open games are at Sky Sox Stadium, July 13. Pedal July 4 from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. The Women’s and Men’s teams n Air Force Form 303s are due from the respective services will play at pushers July 8 for Men’s and Women’s volley- 4 and 5:30 p.m. to defend their brag- ball. 556-7708 ging rights. Tickets are available at the Cindy White, left, n Intramural softball league are ticket counter at the Community explains to Yvette underway. Call for details 556-1515. Activities Center at Peterson. Walter how her leg n There will be a sand volleyball Call 556-7671 for more should extend dur- tournament, July 9-10. Call 556- information. ing a spinning class 1515. For information about these at the Fitness n There will be a 5K and other fitness month events, call Center. Watch for a spinning class story fun run at Cheyenne the Fitness Center at 556-1515 or 556- next week in the Mountain Air Force Station 4475. Space Observer and July 12, at 11:30 a.m. **Editor’s Note: Events, for a Health and n There will be a self times and prices are subject to Wellness Center defense class July 13. change or cancellation without series in the upcom- n The Air Force- notice. Call the Fitness Center ing weeks. Army Women’s and Men’s softball prior to the event for confirmation. Photo by Master Sgt. D.K. Grant