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Thursday, July 28, 2005 Vol. 49 No. 30 Basic cadets look at opportunities to fly By Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath “This is the first opportunity we get 21st Space Wing Public Affairs to recruit the cadets to become fighter pilots or fly heavies,” Captain Bowshot More than 1,400 basic cadets from said. “We want to spark their interest the U.S. Air Force Academy, the largest now and get them focused on what they class since 1988, visited Peterson Air want to do when they graduate.” Force Base July 19 and 20 to look at The cadets’ focus turned to the F- their flying options upon graduation. 117 Nighthawk from Holloman AFB, Some of the cadets may chose to N.M. fly aircraft that travel several hundred Basic Cadet Bradley Carrell spent mph or a satellite that travels tens of his first two years as an enlisted ser- thousands mph. vicemember with the 805th Captain Scott Bowshot, 94th Communications Squadron at Scott Flying Training Squadron, soaring AFB, Ill. performing communications instructor pilot was here to greet the apprentice duties before pursuing his Photo by Jeff Adcox Master Sgt. Timothy Stumph, 21st Operations Support Squadron, NCO in cadets and answer questions about fly- dream of being an officer and a pilot. charge of space control training, explains the different opportunities that ing possibilities. “I figured if I was going to be an await the basic cadets in space operations. officer, the USAFA was the best place “This year’s group of cadets was to get the training and experience I an exceptionally bright group,” Sergeant needed,” Basic Cadet Carrell said. Stumph said. “They asked a lot of ques- “I’ve never been this close to a tions about space, different orbits, satel- Stealth fighter before,” Carrell said. lite operations and specifics about the “This is awesome, I get to talk to the Space Command mission. pilots and they get to share their flying “I was really impressed with the experiences with me and answer my knowledge some of the cadets already questions.” had about satellites. I have no doubt With the focus on recruiting pilots, they will be a great asset to us in the some of the cadets said they had never future,” Sergeant Stumph said. thought of the possibility of piloting a The cadets will complete Basic satellite hundreds of miles into space. Combat Training over the next couple of Master Sgt. Timothy Stumph, 21st weeks before assuming the rank of Operations Support Squadron, NCO in cadet 4th class and beginning classroom

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath charge of space control training, was instruction at the academy. There they Captain Scott Bowshot, 94th Flying Training Squadron, soaring instructor there to tell the cadets about satellite will face the tough decision of … flying pilot speaks with basic cadets during their flightline tour. operations. planes or flying satellites. Shuttle return to flight includes local efforts Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Thibault That support is provided by the mem- AFSPC Public Affairs bers of the 1st Space Control Squadron, 45th Space Wing, 21st Space Wing, 14th A top space story today is NASA’s Air Force and Air Force Space Command. Discovery Shuttle recent launch. The Each unit is part of the command’s com- launch marks NASA’s space shuttle return bined efforts to meet both launch and on- to flight, but they are not doing it alone. orbit space shuttle requirements. “NASA could not launch the space “We support NASA through our shuttle without range and space surveil- space surveillance network,” said Lt. Col. lance support from Air Force Space David Maloney, chief, Space Situation Command,” said Jeffrey Ashby, former Awareness Branch. “Our network consists astronaut and liaison between the com- of 31 radars and telescopes that track more mand and the National Aeronautics and than 13,000 man-made objects on a daily Space Administration. “The dedication and basis.” attention to detail of AFSPC members are This information, mostly provided Photo courtesy of NASA/KSC absolutely necessary for safe operation of by the 1st SPCS, comes into play when Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 8:39 a.m. Tuesday the space shuttle.” See Shuttle, Page 10 to begin the two-day journey to the International Space Station.

INSIDE News 1-9 Stargate SG-1 Episode Basketball Challenge Captain Chaos 14 Stargate director returns to the Team Pete varsity basketball Straight Talk Line Feature 16-17 mountain. launches over Schriever. Services 17-20 Page 3 Page 23 556-9154 Go Get Out 21 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, July 28, 2005 FROM THE TOP

Photos by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi Lieutenant Generals Stephen Wood, John Bradley and Daniel James III answered questions about the Air Force's future total force initiative during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee July 20. The goal of the Future Total Force initiative is to maximize Air Force capabilities by identifying emerg- ing relevant missions for the active-duty component, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve as a total force team. Future Total Force outlined on Capitol Hill by Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez would be difficult to retain existing guardsmen and to now will shape our collective shared future.” Air Force Print News recruit new ones. But General Wood said the Air Force The general said the Future Total Force plan is more than just airplanes, and said he hoped existing includes two key aspects. First is a change to the force WASHINGTON — There will be no “gap” guardsmen would be willing to participate in new, crit- structure. This involves a plan to divest the service of between the end of assigned missions for Air National ical missions. older aircraft and replace them with newer aircraft. Guard units and the beginning of their replacement “The Air Force is more than flying aircraft,” he One such newer aircraft is the F/A-22 Raptor. missions. said. “We are a space force. We are a cyber force. The second part of the FTF plan involves chang- In testimony before the House Armed Services There are new, engaging missions out there that we ing the organizational structure of the total Air Force. Committee July 20, the director of Air Force plans and need to prepare for the future. It is our hope that these The “total force” includes active-duty Air Force, Air outstanding Airmen transition to these new jobs.” programs told legislators the service is working hard to National Guard and Air Force Reserve units. These In recommendations to BRAC commissioners, find replacement missions for Air National Guard changes will involve the pairing of active duty units Air Force officials have asked to close some Guard units that may lose their flying mission as a result of with reserve component units to help maximize the and active-duty bases. Other selected bases are recom- the current Base Realignment and Closure recommen- benefits that each brings to the fight. mended for realignment — existing missions may be While General Wood said the total force has dations. lost altogether or moved to other bases. In some loca- “We have a tough job ahead of us, establishing tions, new missions would be brought in to replace already been working together for most of the Air new missions for these areas,” said Lt. Gen. Stephen missions lost. Force’s history, he expects FTF to yield even greater G. Wood. “(But) we are committed not to gap between The Air Force plan to realign missions and organ- results. areas. If we have a unit that is going to lose its aircraft izations is outlined in the service’s Future Total Force “Under our plan we will take this integration to and transition to a new mission, we want to bring those concept. The concept’s aim is to strengthen the Air the next level by expanding both the scope and the aircraft down at the same rate we train for the new mis- Force by creating synergies between active duty and number of associate units using the lessons learned sion.” Reserve component units. over the past 40 years,” he said. “We will see the expe- Some legislators said they feared that without the “(This) involves change, and we all know change rience of our young active-duty airmen … grow signif- draw of an aircraft for local communities to rally isn’t easy,” General Wood said. “The Air Force is fac- icantly under the mentoring of skilled Air National around and for potential Airmen to be interested in, it ing incredible challenges today, and the path we take Guard maintenance experts.”

Submit a Wingman story highlighting how you have helped a fellow Airman or how a fellow Airman has helped you to the SpaceSpace ObserObserverver at [email protected] A Moment in Time July 26, 1947 President Harry S. Truman had approved the National Security Act of 1947. He also issued Executive Order 9877 which by Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing presidential directive outlined 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. the duties of the three services. military services. Commander Each was responsible for the Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Brig. Gen. the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. Richard E. Webber area in which it operated -- The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute Chief of Public Affairs ground, sea and air. endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. Everything Capt. Amy Sufak advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, reli- July 27, 1976 gion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of Editorial Staff An SR-71 flies at a speed of the purchaser, user or patron. Editor 2,092.29 mph over a 1,000-kilo- Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Senior Airman Loring Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) 556-4351 or DSN 834-4351, fax (719) 556-7848 or meter course over Edwards DSN 834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. Shawn Clements AFB, Calif. This flight sets three The Space Observer is published every Thursday. For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Military Staff Writer closed-circuit records: world Newspapers, (719) 634-3223 Ext. 207. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified Tech. Sgt. advertisement should call 634-3223 Ext. 210. absolute speed; world jet speed Matt Gilreath Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer. For submission Layout and Design with 1,000-kilogram payload; details call the editor at (719) 556-4351 or DSN 834-4351 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for sub- mission is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will Jeff Adcox and world jet speed without pay- be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. load. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 3 www.peterson.af.mil FEATURE Stargate director returns to Cheyenne Mountain

By Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath CMAFS and Fort Carson to help out the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs film crew. “We ran into a couple of hurdles, A crew from the TV series but everyone had a ‘can do’ attitude,” “Stargate SG-1” returned to Cheyenne Lieutenant Danner said. “That makes Mountain Air Force Station and things so much easier when you work Peterson Air Force Base to shoot with people that want to help out.” footage for the series July 19 and 20. The 721st Security Forces Martin Wood, director of the series Squadron was instrumental in making said he decided it was time for some sure the crew and all their equipment updated material. was able to get where it needed to go. “The footage we’ve been using is Master Sgt. Stephen Sigman, nine years old,” Mr. Wood said. “I never 721st Security Forces Squadron chief of knew the series would be so successful installation security, said the base and didn’t think I’d be coming back to defenders did an outstanding job pro- film here again.” cessing everyone and getting all of the Mister Wood said his first experi- equipment checked by the military ence when filming didn’t go quite as working dogs. smooth as he had hoped it would. “There are a lot of steps people “Since the pilot show hadn’t even have to go through to gain access up aired, people didn’t even know what Stargate was or what it was about,” Mr. here,” Sergeant Sigman said. “I know Wood said. It was really difficult to get things didn’t move along as fast as they people to play extras and convince them would have liked them to, but we can’t to take part in some of the scenes. The Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tim Taylor compromise safety and security.” people who did help out have been the Martin Wood, "Stargate SG-1" director, films people approaching Building 1, Mister Wood and his crew July 22. Footage from the recent film may be used during the fall season and same ones people have seen for the last wrapped things up an hour ahead of may be viewed on the Sci-Fi Channel. eight years. schedule July 19 before moving to This time at the mountain, Mr. patient and the support from all of played a big part in a successful shoot. Peterson to wrap up his shots. Wood had no problem finding people the people up here has been simply fan- First Lt. Mary Danner, Secretary “I love working with the military,” who wanted to be on camera. tastic.” of the Air Force Public Affairs Mr. Wood said. “You guys really know “The amount of people who came With such a large crew, film Entertainment Liaison deputy director how to get things done.” forward to help out was awesome,” Mr. equipment and vehicles needing to have and deputy chief of motion pictures, The new scenes may be viewed Wood said. “They have all been so access to the mountain, coordination worked with people from PAFB, this fall on the Sci-Fi Channel. Firefighters show teamwork is only way to work

A simulated aircraft is set a blaze at the burn pit here July 19. Firefighters use the area to train for real-world sit- uations.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath

Fire trucks are moved into position to tackle the flames with their roof- mounted water cannons. Each truck carries 3,300 gallons of water and 500 gallons of foam. The roof cannon has a range of 250 feet and the bumper can- non has a range of 100 feet and can disperse 1,750 gallons of water per minute. SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, July 28, 2005 NEWS PPeakeak PPerformererformer

Courtesy photo Technical Sgt. Gonzales, Cavalier Air Station, N.D., 10th Space Warning Squadron crew chief monitors results from space surveillance and process- es taskings from the Joint Space Operations Center Mountain. Name: Danny F. Gonzalez Rank: Tech. Sgt Organization: 10th Space Warning Squadron Duty Title: Missile Warning Crew Chief Years in Service: 15 Years Hometown: Tampa, Florida Off-duty Interests, hobbies: Going What inspires you to do what you to the Gym, Spending Time with do? My family inspires me to wake Photo by 1st. Lt. Tracy Giles family & friends, Watching sports, up everyday and perform to the and Reading best of my abilities. Load ‘em up and move Why did you join the Air Force? I Favorite part of your job: Learning joined the Air Force since my new thing everyday and helping out ‘em out father was in and I got the oppor- co-workers. tunity to observe the great quality What goals have you set? To fin- More than 190 troops left from Peterson Air Force Base Sunday on C-130 air- of life and benefits that the Air ish up my education and set an craft to Fort Carson in support of the Condor Crest Red Devil exercise. Force had to offer. I also joined to example for my son. To get pro- travel the world. moted to Master Sgt. next cycle. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 5 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS BRIEFS Air Force Association Program seminar, where instructors Combat Related Special Compensation through breath of experience in a State Awards Banquet introduce the inductees to tools and account statements. For those military diverse leadership position. Special- techniques to improve performance and retirees who receive CRSC, the month- duty applicants must emulate strong The Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the increase their effectiveness as SNCOs. ly statements became available July 1 military bearing, possess excellent lead- Air Force Association will host the To attend the banquet, call Senior via the online pay account site, myPay. ership skills, have experience manage- Colorado State Awards Banquet Aug. 19 Master Sgt. Scott Turner at 554-3610. ment skills and be dynamic team at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The Civil engineers announce builders. Air Force Association will honor the Promotion and induction new road closures Selected individuals will be outstanding Colorado Air Force enlisted, ceremony information The 21st Civil Engineer Squadron assigned to the 21st CES for a minimum officer and civilian members as well as The monthly Team Pete NCO Horizontal Shop is making pothole of two years. cadets. The guest speaker will be Bob Induction and Recognition Ceremony repairs base-wide from mid-July to Special-duty applicants must sub- Largent, AFA National President. will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at the early August. The repairs vary from the mit a package containing a letter Information on the banquet and registra- Enlisted Club. Come out and congratu- parking lot at the shoppette to roads expressing their interest in the position, tion form can be found on the Sijan late our newest NCO promotees. such as Vincent, Ent and Otis. Each clo- endorsement from their squadron com- Chapter web site at www.afasijan.com, sure will start at the end of the work day. mander and/or first sergeant and copies or by calling Brian Binn at 472-0300 or Housing quality survey Asphalt removal will occur overnight of their last three enlisted performances e-mail [email protected]. underway and new asphalt will be placed in the reports. For information, call Master Top three council meets Members of the Peterson Housing morning, opening the area to traffic Sgt. Thomas O’Neill at 556-1409. The Pikes Peak Top 3 meets at Office are distributing surveys to deter- later in the day. Professional Development 3 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Enlisted Club. mine the residents’ likes and dislikes For information, or to report new Membership is open to all master ser- related to the property management potholes, call the civil engineer cus- Center hosts programs geant selects through chief master ser- services, the property and their perform- tomer service desk at 556-4030. „ The NCO course takes place Monday through Aug. 5. This course is geants who are assigned here. Retirees ance. The survey should take five min- East Gate undergoes who are sponsored by an active-duty utes to complete and can be mailed in for staff and technical sergeants who Top 3 member are also welcome to join the pre-paid envelope accompanying the construction haven’t had professional military educa- as associate members. The Pikes Peak survey. For information, call Willie The East Gate is undergoing con- tion in more than three years. Top 3 actively supports enlisted causes Carter at 556-7174. struction through Aug. 5. There will be „ The sexual assault awareness and professional development through a one inbound and one outbound lane and prevention seminar takes place, for variety of activities. For information, Auto skills center closure open. People should use the west and females from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; and takes The auto skills center will be call Senior Master Sgt. Leyda north gates for entering and exiting place for males from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Pendergrass at 556-9022. closed Aug. 6 for a carnival and car Peterson Air Force Base. Sept. 8. show. The event will be from 10 a.m. to „ The right decision workshop Event inducts senior NCOs 3 p.m. at the base parade grounds. Special-duty positions takes place from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., The Team Pete senior NCO corps available August 16. The workshop is for mem- will honor the newest members of its Retirees to receive monthly The 21st Civil Engineer Housing bers within 12 to 15 months of their sep- ranks at the senior NCO induction ban- CRSC statements Flight needs volunteers from the 21st aration date. quet 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Peterson In an effort to provide improved Space Wing to fill a special-duty posi- All classes will be at the Peterson officers’ club. The banquet is the culmi- service to retirees, the Defense and tion. Staff sergeants may apply for the Professional Development Center. For nation of the new week-long stand- Finance Accounting Service is imple- dormitory manager position. The posi- information, call Master Sgt. Kristin ardized Professional Enhancement menting the electronic delivery of tion promotes career enhancement Clark at 556-9226. SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, July 28, 2005 NEWS

ters are offering virtual assistant training from Monday briefing is for those who are deploying or going on a Personnel to Wednesday at Building 350. Virtual assistants are remote tour. self-employed professionals who provide off-site This briefing educates members on the three administrative support services to their clients. Virtual phases involved with separation and the programs assistants work from home to provide these services. available for the families left behind. Spouses are Corner The FSC is looking for people who have a mini- encouraged to attend. mum of two years of administrative support experi- Pre-separation briefing available for ence, Internet access, a good working knowledge of FSC offers job orientation briefing retiring, separating members how to use basic applications, a computer with This briefing takes place from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 This mandatory briefing takes place from 3 to 4 Windows 95 or newer operating system and a strong at the family support center. This briefing provides p.m., Wednesday at the family support center. This desire for employment or an employment change. people with an overview of information on the local For military spouses who would like to partici- briefing is offered every other week for those who are job market and how the FSC can help your job search. pate in this free training program, call 556-6141, or retiring or separating from the military. People must This briefing is offered every other week. receive this briefing no later than 90 days before sep- access the online application at www.msvas.com/appli aration or retirement. This briefing is to ensure mem- cation_Colsprings.htm. Peterson clinic staff offers sports and bers have sufficient information and time to take full Deployment, remote tour briefings school physicals advantage of veteran benefits and to explain the serv- Physicals are conducted by appointment only. ices of the Transition Assistance Program. available This mandatory briefing takes place from 11 Appointments will be offered through Sept. 1. To Military personnel flight offers cell a.m. to noon Tuesdays at the family support center. The schedule an appointment, call 556-2273. phone use clarification Cell phones must be black, silver, dark blue or gray and must be conservative. Phones may be clipped Team Pete around to a waistband or carried in the left hand. Only one may be worn on the uniform belt. Cell phones will not the globe be used while walking in uniform. Hands-free head- The 21st Space Wing sets are not authorized. operates 15 weapon systems, comprises Family support center offers training 41 units in 26 loca- programs for military spouses tions in four coun- The Peterson and Schriever family support cen- tries, and spans nine time zones Enlisted Against Drunk Driving throughout the world. Team Pete has 83 Protecting you and your family members. deployed members sup- porting various operations Please call us! Fri. - Sat. 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. across the globe. The 21st Space Wing makes up 20 of those members. Phone: 719-556-6384 or 55 NO DUI SPACE OBSERVER 8 Thursday, July 28, 2005 NEWS

Vandalism to private property patrolman he had been involved in a minor vehicle A servicemember contacted security forces accident. A base defender arrived on the scene to July 17 after he noticed someone had egged his investigate the cause of the accident. Upon inves- truck in Peterson housing. Security forces mem- tigation it was revealed that the operator of vehicle bers responded to the scene and the servicemem- one backed up into vehicle two. There was minor ber reported it looked like someone had poured damage to both vehicles consisting of paint trans- the eggs onto his vehicle since there were no egg fer and a cracked body panel. The owner of vehi- shells on or around his vehicle. The eggs were cle one was issued a citation for improper backing. washed off the vehicle and no damage had Minor vehicle accident occurred. There are no suspects or witnesses at A base defender responded to a minor vehi- this time. cle accident that occurred between two service- Theft of private property members driving government-owned vehicles. Security forces members responded to The driver of the first vehicle stated he was get- Building 590, Patriot Hall, after a servicemember ting out of the vehicle and thought he had put it in With Eagle Eyes, any reported two of her hubcaps were missing off her park. The vehicle rolled forward and struck the car. She stated the incident occurred between 2 other vehicle. The first vehicle had no damage and community member can and 5 a.m. July 19. Security forces verified the the second vehicle had a small dent. An alert pho- hubcaps were missing and digital photos were tographer reported to the scene and took photos of report suspicious activities taken of the vehicle at the scene. There are no wit- the damage and the scene. nesses or suspects at this time. Vandalism and theft Drivers need to be aware when backing out 24 hours a day by calling seems to be on the rise at Peterson. Any service- of parking spaces in congested parking lots and be member noticing suspicious activity or observing aware of what gear their vehicle is in before exit- a person or group of people attempting to do ing. Drivers should be cautious in parking lots and the Law Enforcement Desk be on the look out for people backing out of something wrong has a duty to stop them or report spaces that may have a blind spot. Drivers should them immediately to security forces. at 556-4000. also consider using their parking brake to ensure Unnattentive motorist the vehicle doesn't roll forward or backward after A civilian reported to a security forces being placed into park. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 9 www.peterson.af.mil FEATURE Air Force OSI: The truth is out there By Tech. Sgt. Kate Rust This is the world of an Air Force Office of 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Special Investigations Detachment: A world of counterintelligence SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE -- An Airman activities, a world where military crime is investigated, opens the door marked “OSI Waiting.” He goes in, scrutinized and, most importantly, solved every day. picks up the phone receiver by a 2-inch-thick glass A typical day can include taking reports, con- reception window and waits for someone to answer. ducting interviews, responding to events, researching “May I help you?” said a quiet voice. and documenting cases or gathering and securing evi- “Yes, I have an appointment with Special Agent dence. An agent often works long, unpredictable hours Smith.” and is exposed not only to the random elements of “OK, have a seat and I’ll let him know you’re nature, but the basic elements of human nature as well. here,” she replies. The line goes silent. What does it take to cross over into this demand- The Airman sits down and discreetly scans the ing career? room. Is there a camera or some sort of surveillance “Tenacity,” said Special Agent R, AFOSI device watching? Forget the innocuous reason for visit Detachment 807 special agent in charge. His, and oth- -- he experiences a rapid conscience check. ers names, are withheld for security reasons. He motivated and highly analytical. Agents tend to mix The door swings heavily open and there appears speaks softly but distinctly, like a man accustomed to those qualities with a desire to participate on a team. a sharp suit with coat and tie fit precisely on a young avoiding eavesdroppers. He shakes hands firmly, but It’s a compelling mix. They have the latitude to professional. subtly moves the interview out of the hallway. work their cases independently, but all agents pitch in “Watch out for the door,” he warns as it glides “We want people who want to be in OSI -- peri- whenever and wherever needed. It is the factor that closed with a profound thud. Bulletproof. od,” he said. drives an agent to carry his or her own weight and help They enter a surprisingly plain-looking hallway Cross-training individuals with only a passing his or her teammates carry theirs. and walk toward a Spartan interview room. The well- interest in the field would probably be better served “People are attracted to the law enforcement pro- dressed young man looks like anyone else. But when it elsewhere. fession for many different reasons,” Agent R said. comes to his mission, the ordinary leaves off and the Prospective agents come from all walks of life, “Most people feel they want to make a difference.” extraordinary takes over. but it’s highly desired they be versatile, persevering, See OSI, Page 10 SPACE OBSERVER 10 Thursday, July 28, 2005 NEWS

OSI, from Page 9 judge advocate office. We’re in search of the truth.” Others seek a challenge. This is one reason for the business appar- “A lot of people want to be a part of el they wear with no hint of rank to be found, something special, something small that’s even though special agents and trainees are still unique and elite,” he said. “Not everybody Airmen who are part of the Air Force. seeks that opportunity.” Getting to the truth with no bias and with A little time spent with the team here no doubt means rank has to stay outside inves- shows the objective has been met for its mem- tigations. This is also why OSI is a separate bers. One young agent stops by before taking reporting unit and not within the installation’s off for leave. chain of command. Another covertly “rearranges” the super- “We deal with people’s lives - not just intendent’s usually pristine desk. They share small talk and wisecrack eas- their careers, but their lives,” Agent R said. ily. All are comfortable with one another. On “People we investigate can get court-martialed, the case, though, they’re all business. get dishonorable discharges, bad conduct discharges … they may have trouble getting Photo courtesy of NASA Close-knit, proficient detachments like The seven astronauts who are piloting the Discovery shuttle this one are their own best recruiting tool, said employment or firearms. take a break from training to pose for the STS-114 crew por- special agents here. If convicted, they carry it around with trait. In front are astronauts Eileen Collins (right), commander; “I’m really lucky,” said an OSI candidate. them for life. So (our job) is something we take Wendy Lawrence, mission specialist; and James Kelly, pilot. In “I got to work closely with these guys for more very seriously. It gives me tremendous joy back are astronauts Stephen Robinson (left), Andrew Thomas, than a year (in my current job).” when someone who’s been wrongly accused is Charles Camarda, and Soichi Noguchi, all mission specialists. Noguchi represents Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He initially sought OSI upon entering the proven innocent. Air Force, but the timing was not right. “I’ve had wives cry and plead with me Shuttle, from Page 1 enhancements at the range to However, the pieces are now falling into place. that their husband could never have done that to include long-range cameras “These guys are really something. I was their child and I’m a big bad person to them, the NASA plans the shuttle’s that can track the shuttle after so impressed that I knew I had to go into OSI and six months later they come up and shake launch and orbit path. launch and improved video and work with a unit like this,” he said. my hand because they had no idea. So it’s good “It’s important to know playback capabilities,” said For a few other agents here, the stories are all the way around,” he said. where all of the objects are Maj. Vince Cassara, chief, similar. “We’re not here to get anyone in trouble because we certainly don’t Safety and Range/Spacelift “I had worked with (OSI) agents before or out of trouble,” said another special agent. want to launch the shuttle into Division. and I was very impressed with their profes- “We’re after the truth.” the oncoming path of an orbit- Major Cassara’s division sionalism,” a special agent said. “They were Fortunately, trouble is not a factor on this ing man-made space object that also assists with range money always top-notch; I liked the integrity they is sufficient size to damage the and equipment issues and day. The Airman’s visit is harmless and not showed.” shuttle,” said Colonel Maloney. oversight for the day-to-day connected with one of OSI’s many current After attending technical school, agent Outside of the SSA sup- operations. investigations. trainees spend a probationary year learning the port, the Safety and Range/ With their stake in the nuts and bolts of OSI such as general criminal He prepares to leave and shakes hands Spacelift Division at AFSPC shuttle launch, the major and investigations. Lessons cover a wide range with the agents. headquarters also contributes to his team are sticking close to including investigating drugs, rape and murder. He moves through the door to the sound the shuttle launch. their television screens waiting But life in an OSI unit is not simply about of a telephone ringing and a quiet voice “After the last launch, for updates on the mission sta- catching or thwarting bad guys. answering. The door shuts with a quiet snick of NASA said they needed better tus. The shuttle returning to “We’re not out to get anybody,” Agent R the latch. cameras. During the past two flight “would be something said. “We don’t work for the commander or the The truth is in there. years we have worked on we’d really like to see,” he said. SPACE OBSERVER 12 Thursday, July 28, 2005 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

24. To the rear of a ship 8. Gone X-Planes 27. Critical 9. Nobel Prize writer Morrison 28. Bravo! 10. Southern state, in brief Answers on Page 21 31. Before, poetically 12. Recovery of downed airman, in 32. Obese brief 35. Animated 14. Delay 36. Driving crimes, in short 16. Droop 38. ___ Jima 21. Paddle 39. Terminates 23. Detergent 40. Tantrums 25. Crazes 42. Skin mark 26. XF-91 _____ceptor 43. Exist 27. XV-6A 44. Ominous 28. XH-20 Little ____ 45. Starboard alternative 29. Command 46. Norse god of war 30. USAF commissioning source 47. In debt 32. YRF-84F 49. Assignment 33. Confer, as a prize 51. Address for male officer 34. Felony 52. Confederate general 35. ____ moss; fertilizer 53. XF-85 37. 3 to Caesar 57. Open slightly 41. USAF aircrew survival school 61. Opera highlight 42. Resort 62. XP-59 Aira_____ 47. USAF crime investigation org. 67. Epochs 48. Grimace 69. Mil. travel org. 50. Actor Stephen 70. Swashbuckling Flynn 53. Fuel 71. Scarlett’s home 54. Vocal 72. Mil. pay statement 55. Chomp 73. Actress Gershon 56. SE Asia country 74. Wager 58. X-13 Verti___ 59. Middle East denizen DOWN 60. Scarce 1. Bother 63. URL ender ACROSS 15. Disturbances 2. Take a drink 64. Medical scan, in brief 1. Fed. cryptology org. 17. Southwest monster 3. Partner 65. Long time 4. RQ-3A ___ Star 18. Actress Sharon 4. ___ Boot 66. Mil. pay during PCS 8. MCI competitor 19. Tennis player Kournikova 5. Dramatize 68. Took a seat 11. Drills 20. X-25 ____copter 6. Greek letter (Courtesy of Alaskan Command 13. Hurt 22. X-35 _____ Wing 7. Barbie’s pal Public Affairs) SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 13 www.peterson.af.mil COMMENTARY Supervisor survives shock of his life

The door was being opened when I saw some- “thing wasn’t right. By Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

I was assigned to the 18th” Civil In one motion, that probably Engineer Squadron, Okinawa, Japan as looked like something out of a Kung-fu an electrical systems journeyman in movie, I slammed my fist down on his 1998. I was on the tail end of my three- hand that was holding the door handle year tour and my boss and I, Tech. Sgt. kicked the door shut and pulled him Howard Jordan, electrical systems away. technician, were looking at the power “What did you do that for?” requirements for the new liquid fuels Sergeant Jordan asked. shop that was to be constructed. I told him to turn around and take One of our concerns was if the Photo by Jeff Adcox a look. The pressure from the cable had pad mount transformer outside the Technical Sgt. Matt Gilreath, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs apprentice and pushed the door back open and the facility would be able to handle the Master Sgt. Chris Smith, 21st SW Ground Safety NCO in charge, re-create the cable lay three inches above the ground event at a transformer outside of the 21st SW headquarters building Tuesday. load and if so how would we run the sparking and crackling as it tried to new service inside the building. a tailgate meeting. opened when I saw something wasn’t find a ground. We went outside and started look- After our meeting, we checked the right. The look of surprise and relief in ing around, considering how many door to make sure it was clear and there One of the cable connections had Sergeant Jordan’s eyes said enough. walls we would have to go through and were no Geckos hiding around the deteriorated and broken free. There was “Thanks man,” Sergeant Jordan where the best access to the main panel seam to jump on us, they were known 7,200 volts getting ready to light said. “You really saved my bacon on would be once it was installed. for that. Sergeant Jordan opened the Sergeant Jordan up like a Christmas that one.” We finally decided on the best lock and began to open the door. tree when he opened the door. I really didn’t think anything of it place for the panel and how we would Normally, when you open any All of these things went through until the Wingman Program came along run the conduit into the building. Now electrical panel or transformer door, my head as my training kicked in. I and gave me a chance to tell my story. it was time to check the load on the you stand behind to protect yourself in reacted in less than a second. This is not a new process for electri- existing transformer. Before we opened case there is a fault that sends out a Sergeant Jordan was a muscular cians, we always travel in pairs. the transformer, Sergeant Jordan and blast. guy and probably had about 75 pounds Everyone should have a Wingman. I talked about what our next step, a I just so happened to be moving on me, so I knew I only had one shot to This is the first in a series of arti- safety briefing or what CES troops call, into position when the door was being get it right. cle highlighting the wingman program. SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, July 28, 2005 FEATURE Captain Chaos throws caution into wind After Sergeant Hazard’s last mishap, he is recov- ering from his injuries. So Captain Chaos is step- ping in. Find the five unsafe acts he is committing. The first five people to call the 21st Space Wing Safety Office at 556-6781, with the correct answers will receive a prize for identifying the infractions. Regardless of the activity going on or the loca- tion, the 21st SW Safety Office staff urges all Team Pete members to practice Operational Risk Management by: Identifying the hazards, assess- ing the risk, analyzing control measures, making control decisions, implementing supervising and reviewing.

Photo courtesy of 21st Space Wing Safety Office SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 15 www.peterson.af.mil FEATURE Military programs can ease pain of post-war trauma By Elaine Wilson in front of the car that hit the truck and ranging from severe nightmares and again.” Fort Sam Houston Public Information Office heard an Iraqi on the ground screaming flashbacks to insomnia and increasing To start the healing process, psy- and pointing at the car.” social isolation. chiatrists recommend a variety of meth- FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas – Specialist Avila saw a woman’s In recent years, the focus for the ods such as relaxation techniques, sleep Army Spc. David Avila sings his body hanging out of the back window. military has been on the rising occur- strategies and, in some cases, medica- favorite song, “La Bamba,” to his son “The car was on fire; I could feel rences of combat-related disorders as tion. Each military branch has pro- almost every night. It is not just the my skin tighten from the heat,” he said. more and more troops return from war, grams, and the Department of Veterans entertainment value; it is his way of con- He dragged the screaming Iraqi said Dr. Harry Howitt, a clinical psychol- Affairs offers free counseling sessions. veying his wartime experiences. away from the car. ogist and acting chief of the Community Dr. Howitt created a support group here “La Bamba” sounds like boom in “He was trying to tell me some- Behavioral Health Service here. to give Soldiers a safe outlet to talk English, a sound Specialist Avila heard thing, begging me,” he said. “I looked “Combat is uniquely different about their experiences in detail, which just about every night in Iraq. It is a inside the car and saw a baby engulfed from other types of PTSD,” Dr. Howitt can help promote healing, he said. sound he said he will never forget. in flames, an innocent child.” said. “Unlike most other traumas, com- “Unfortunately, spouses and fami- Specialist Avila deployed to The image never left him. A few bat doesn’t end in a few hours or days; it ly members don’t always say the right Fallujah, Iraq, in February, 2004, and months later, Specialist Avila was sent goes on day after day after day.” things,” he said. “In a group setting, went on his first convoy in April, a day home when an explosion at a Marine It is common for servicemembers these Soldiers can be open about their after four American contractors were camp in Fallujah damaged the nerves in to deal with post-combat depression, experiences with others who understand brutally beaten, killed and found hang- his right ear. insomnia, nightmares and family issues. what they’ve been through.” ing over a bridge. His convoy was He may have left the battlefield, However, it is the duration and intensity Along with talking about their bombed constantly, he said, but made it but Specialist Avila is unable to leave that differentiate normal reactions from experiences, Dr. Howitt encourages ser- safely to Kuwait. It was just the first of behind the images he saw. He is haunted PTSD. vicemembers to resume their normal many convoys for him. by his thoughts and vivid nightmares, “It’s normal to be affected by com- routines. “On a convoy, we would sleep and startles at any sudden movements. bat,” Dr. Howitt said. “It’s when the “Do fun things even if you don’t under our trucks,” he said. “You stop “I hear that baby screaming in my nightmares become so vivid and horrible feel like it,” he said. “Get down on the worrying about snakes and scorpions; nightmares,” Specialist Avila said. “It’s they wake the Soldier from sleep or the floor and play with your kids; play a you worry about an attack.” too vivid, too clear. I still hear bombs Soldier develops a profound anger that game of golf. Whatever it is, do some- A month later, the attack came. going off at night. It’s been a year; it the symptoms become problematic. If thing you enjoy.” Specialist Avila was a rear gunner on a should be over but it doesn’t go away.” these and other symptoms continue for Above all, Dr. Howitt said people convoy returning to Fallujah from Specialist Avila is one of the thou- six months, PTSD is a strong possibility.” should seek help early. Baghdad International Airport. sands of veterans haunted by war, and Only time and distance from com- “There are positive outcomes for “A car kept coming in and hitting one of the 10 to 20 percent who will bat can help the healing process begin, (people) who ask for help,” he said. the back of the fuel truck,” he said. subsequently develop post-traumatic but while war wounds can heal with For more information on PTSD or It was a suicide bomber. Moments stress disorder. This is a psychiatric dis- time, the psychological effect will last VA assistance, visit the National Center later, Specialist Avila heard a loud order that occurs after a life-threatening much longer. for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Web explosion and saw a cloud of smoke. event such as personal assault, natural “Our brains don’t have erasers; it’s site at www.ncptsd.va.gov. People can “My truck went sideways,” he disaster or, as in Specialist Avila’s case, tape recorded forever,” Dr. Howitt said. also contact their local military mental said. “I jumped off and checked on the military combat. The effects of the dis- “But you can learn to deal with the emo- health facility. Soldiers in the … truck. I was standing order can be debilitating with symptoms tions and gain control of your life (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) Pikes Peak Raceway shows appreciation

By Master Sgt. Kevin Wagner “This is such a great event. I’ve never been to a performed with hit singer Tracy Lawrence in a post-race 21st Maintenance Operations Flight NASCAR race and to enjoy it with my family is just concert. great,” said Senior Master Sergeant Lori Farrell, a volun- The festivities continued as General Lord, senior Pikes Peak International Raceway kicked off anoth- teer driver escort who is the Wing Operations Center ranking grand marshal, spoke the most recognized words superintendent for the 21st Space Wing Command Post. er NASCAR Busch Series “Salute to the Troops” event in in NASCAR, “Gentlemen, start your engines.” Fountain, Colo. with more than 40,000 cheering fans. “This is very exciting and I’m glad to have the opportu- The race ended with a burnout by No. 27, David Each branch of service was represented as military nity to take part in this event.” members got the chance to walk around in the garage The national anthem was performed by a new coun- Green, as he captured his first season win in front of area, meet with their favorite driver and get an up-close try music group Cowboy Crush, “We are proud of you,” Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, civilians and veterans view of the action in the pits. Other military members said Cowboy Crush drummer, Darla Perlozzi. They also all standing and seated side by side. came out to watch the race at discount prices and enjoy the camaraderie of friends and family. “This event gives us a unique opportunity to salute the military and put on the event at the same time,” said Rob Johnson, Pikes Peak International Raceway presi- dent. “The military can walk away with the feeling they are appreciated, Johnson added. “This also gives them an opportunity to spend time with their families.” General Lance Lord, Air Force Space Command commander, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Jr., Superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy; and Brig. Gen. Purl Keen, Fort Carson Division Deputy commander, greeted driv- ers while 13 Airmen and Soldiers from Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever AFB, North American Aerospace Defense Command and Fort Carson soldiers, joined the pre-race activities by escorting each driver across stage, during driver introductions. Other attendees included 16-time Most Popular Driver Award recipient NASCAR driver Bill Elliott. “I’m proud to see such brave men and women here today. Brigadier Gen. Purl Keen, Fort Carson Division Deputy commander, Lt. Gen. John Rosa, Superintendent of the They deserve this recognition for all they do for U.S. Air Force Academy and Gen. Lance Lord, Air Force Space Command commander, served as Grand America,” he said. Marshals for the race and greeted each driver during their introduction. Photos by Tech. Sgt. Carol Wagner Pikes Peak International Raceway hosted servicemembers from all branches of the military Saturday and Sunday for the Salute to the Troops 250 NASCAR Busch Series Race. Servicemembers were treated to garage passes, which were not for sale to the general public.

Pit crew shows high speed teamwork as they switch out the tires and fill their car with gas in pit row. The pit crews can fuel up a car and change all four tires in as little as 14 seconds.

Master Sgt. Dan Lucero presents Martin Truex Jr. with a $2,000 check for com- Servicemembers from all military branches were able to shake hands with mand performance driver of the race at the New Hampshire International each driver after they were introduced to the crowd before the race.There were Speedway. Mr. Truex was also the winner of the race in New Hampshire. Cowboy Crush, a new country music group, performed the national anthem before the start of the race. 46 drivers who competed in the “Salute to the Troops” race Saturday.p SPACE OBSERVER 18 Thursday, July 28, 2005 FEATURE Security forces team attains Colorado’s highest peak By Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

A 16-person 21st Space Wing Security Forces Squadron team hiked to the highest mountain peak in Colorado, July 8. The group spent more than five hours hiking the 8.5-mile trail to the top of Mount Elbert, traversing a vertical ascent of 4,650 feet. Technical Sgt. Dan Lent, 21st SFS standardiza- tion and evaluation technician, organized the outing and led the group to an elevation of 14,433 feet. “I have years of experience hiking here and in the Appalachian Mountains, though I have never climbed that particular peak,” he said. Since December, the squadron has been seeking and creating alternative Fit-to-Fight activities which would also focus on team building. “Our goal is to engage in activities which are healthy in nature and allow us to get to know one another in an off-duty set- ting,” said Maj. Paul Cairney, 21st SFS commander. “I strongly believe this type of program further enhances Photo courtesy of 21st Security Forces Squadron the Wingman concept while offering an opportunity Every member of the 16-person team reached the top of Mount Elbert, a height of 14,433 feet. for our younger troops to discover positive uses for Days of Summer. “Each of those three Airmen was can say ‘Out of more than 50 Colorado mountains sur- their off-duty time. alone,” said Lt. Col. Daniel Dant, 21st SW Safety passing 14,000 feet, I hiked the highest one.’” “Not only are we improving our Fit-to-Fight Office. “A Wingman can save your life.” Regardless of experience, tools, training or the capabilities, but we have the added bonus of learning A Global Positioning System can also be a useful activity, anyone can consult the 21st SW Safety Office what Colorado has to offer, like hiking and skiing,” item, said Sergeant Lent. “Safety always comes first.” for advice or information. “We are always available Major Cairney continued. “Staff from the Peterson The Mount Elbert trip was a complete success. to provide assistance, advice or to point someone Chapel even set up a white-water rafting trip for us.” We all enjoyed ourselves, but more importantly, we all in the right direction,” said Master Sgt. Michael A Wingman, training and supplies can mean suc- came home, some a little more sore than when we Zimmerman, 21st SW Safety Office superintendent. cess or failure in any activity. Some things to include started.” on a hike include good hiking shoes, lots of water, Sergeant Lent said he looks forward to partici- Members from Peterson Outdoor Recreation can food, extensive first-aid kit, sunblock, rain gear and pating in future activities with his unit. “This was an provide information on outdoor recreation classes and warm clothing for the high altitude. excellent way to maintain physical fitness and a great hiking equipment, as well as rental equipment. The Air Force has lost three Airmen to outdoor diversion from the repetition of going to the fitness Those interested can call 556-4487. To reach the sports and recreation during the current 101 Critical center day in and day out. Besides, how many people safety office, call 556-4295. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 19 www.peterson.af.mil

August 2005 Team Pete Sports and Field Day to build comraderie

Team Pete Sports and Field Day is scheduled for Aug. 11, here beginning at 8 a.m. The event is .a day filled with sports, camaraderie and competition involving more than 3,000 people. Events continue throughout the day at numerous venues around base until the final scores are totaled and trophies are awarded at approximately 3:45 p.m. Team Pete members can participate in events such as archery, bowling, golf, table tennis, volleyball, tug of war, 5K fun run, swimming and basketball. There is also something new this year -- Texas Hold ’em. At Sports and Field Day, people earn points for competing in events, points for winning, and even points for being a Sports and Field Day volunteer. In fact, even though they usually go unnoticed, volunteers play a significant role in making Sports and Field Day a success. Volunteers set up the equipment, empty trash, prepare the picnic lunch, serve it, keep the trays full of food, clean up afterward, and, at the end of the event, put all the equipment away and clean the grounds so that Eagle Park is ready for use the next day. A big attraction of Sports and Field Day is the mid-day picnic lunch, which offers participants a hearty lunch of grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken, potato chips, fresh fruit, beverages and the usual Photos courtesy of 21st Services Squadron condiments and buns. It is set up in Eagle Park, the Team Pete member participate in the 5k fun run during last year’s Sports and Field Day. hub of most of the day’s activities.

The mid-day picnic lunch offers participants a hearty meal of grilled burgers, hot dogs, chicken, The Sports and Field Day tug-o-war competition, held at Eagle Park, gives competitors the opportunity potato chips, fresh fruit and beverages. to flex their muscles and gain a year’s worth of bragging rights. Carnival, Car Show offers entertainment for family fun It’s not the expensive clothes in the closet or the lat- sidewalk chalk art contest. est computer games that make a child feel loved. It’s the To add to the fun, the Peterson Auto Skills Center time that parents spend interacting with their children, will host a car show at the youth center. Slick classic cars doing something meaningful together, that makes a child and hot roadsters will be there for close inspection by feel important and loved. those who gravitate to well-kept, restored and imagina- There’s an opportunity to do just that at the National tively finished vehicles. For information on participation KidsDay® Carnival and Car Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the car show portion of this event, call the Peterson Aug. 6, at the RP Lee Youth Center, Bldg. 1550 here. Auto Skills Center at 556-4481. National KidsDay® is a time for enjoying carnival For information on National KidsDay® festivities, games, face painting, bouncy castle, food booths and a contact the R.P. Lee Youth Center at 556-7220. Photos courtesy of 21st Services Squadron SPACE OBSERVER 20 Thursday, July 28, 2005 SERVICES

August 2005 Medal Play: Positive attitude, club confidence yield good game By Margie Arnold iarity or confidence is by practicing. Of course, it 21st Space Wing Services Squadron helps to be familiar with the course, too. If you’re not, you should play it several times before a champi- Editor’s note: Don Bernal, manager of Silver onship. Spruce Golf Course, played on the mini-PGA Tour for When you’re on the last day of championship several years before moving into course management, play and near the end of the game, you will have a pret- so he understands the challenges of playing tourna- ty good idea of where you stand in your flight and it ments. Along the way, he developed his own strategy might be the time for you to take chances or risks with for winning. Before the Silver Spruce Golf Course a particular club or shot. It can help or hinder, but it’s Championship, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, part of the calculated strategy champions make all the Bernal offers advice on how succeed in medal play. time. Things like throwing your clubs, breaking a club, Another thing to consider is how you dress for When you play in a club championship, what I letting unpleasant emotions spill out on to the course championship play. Looking good can make you feel call medal play, you are playing against the others in and using abusive language are all negative. Keep that good, and if you feel good, you’ll feel better about your your flight. It’s a competitive situation because what in mind. Those kinds of things ruin your play and that game. It’s also a reflection of personal dignity and it you want to do is to finish at least in the top four or ruins play for others golfing with you. And if you goes along with how you handle yourself on the five in your flight so you can recoup your costs. But break one of your clubs because you make a bad shot course. you need to prepare yourself mentally. with it, just remember you can’t use the club the rest of Do your best, have a good attitude and know your The first thing is to prepare yourself for less than the game. clubs. That’s it. ideal weather conditions. You might have to face heat, Another aspect of being ready for championship The Silver Spruce Golf Course Championship is rain and/or wind, but think about the positive aspects play involves knowing your golf clubs and what dis- scheduled for Sept. 2 through Sept. 5, 2005. of the day and the game. Do your best with what you tance you can achieve consistently or on average with Qualifying rounds will be played Sept. 2 and 3. have, stay focused on the game, and keep a good atti- each of them. If you can make 150 yards with your 5- Registration begins Aug. 8 at the pro shop and is lim- tude because a negative attitude can ruin play for your- iron, then don’t expect to make 180 with it during a ited to 100 players. Entry fee is $35 per person. For self and for others you’re with. championship. The best way to have that club famil- information, call 556-7414. O’Club announces Las Vegas Nights The Peterson Officers’ Club is bringing Las Vegas to Peterson and going all and on the dance floor. out for a vintage Vegas style evening Aug. 12, with a dinner, dance and stage show. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner and show will start at 7 The show will be vintage-style Las Vegas with the likes of Frank Sinatra, p.m. The menu offers you a choice of Pork Osso Buco or Stuffed Orange Roughy. Dean Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. from Rat Pack fame … or so it will seem. The The cost is $17.95 for non-members and $14.95 for members. For a special talented Randy Rodriguez and Michelle York, singers who dazzle crowds at a evening like this, reservations are recommended. Even in Vegas, you need reser- restaurant in Old Colorado City with their Las Vegas-quality show, will be on stage vations. For information, call the Officers’ Club at 574-4100.

Competitive athletes needed for Rage Sept. 2 through 5. Qualifying rounds will be played in the Range Sept. 2 and 3. Entry is limited to the first 100 golfers, and registration opens Aug. 8, at the pro shop. Entry Rage in the Range is an adventure race in the fee is $35. For information or to register, call 556- Rampart Range and Farrish. This one-day competition 7414. is open to adults and includes biking, running, canoe- ing and rock climbing. Teams from Peterson, games go on sale Aug. 13, at the Peterson Community CAC offers fun at a discount Schriever, Fort Carson, U.S. Air Force Acedemy and Activities Center, Building 640. Ticket prices range Elitch Gardens is open through Oct. 31. Tickets Buckley will be competing. Each installation is limit- from $35 to $120, depending on game and seats avail- are $20 each. Meal tickets are $7 and a parking pass ed to four teams consisting of four members, one of able. For information, call 556-1760. is $9. Get your tickets here at the Peterson Community which must be female. The competition will be held Activities Center, Building 640. Tickets can be on Aug. 5. Team entry fee is $25 and will include Kayak classes teach great techniques reserved by telephone with your credit card. Call Learn how to maneuver a kayak in Class II and awards and T-shirts. The first four teams with a roster 556-1760. will represent Peterson. For additional details, call Ben Class III whitewater in the next class Aug. 1-13. Four Beck at 556-6192 or 556-4867. evening pool sessions start at 8 p.m. and include pad- Framing classes make memories Parent-Teen driving seminar dling and bracing techniques and how to roll a kayak. and gifts The last class will go the Parkdale section of the The Peterson Auto Skills Center will host a The Peterson Community Activities Center Arkansas River on the first Saturday following the Parent-Teen Driving Seminar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., offers beginning, intermediate and advanced framing pool sessions to put into practice what was learned in Aug. 24, at the RP Lee Youth Center. The seminar will classes based on skill. Class fee begins at $25 for basic be presented by MasterDrive, which teaches driving class. Participants must be at least 14 years old. There instruction; cost of materials varies based upon fram- safety and strategies for people of all ages. At least one is a minimum requirement of four people and a maxi- ing needs. The next classes are scheduled from 8 a.m. teen and one parent per family are encouraged to mum of eight people per class. Cost is $90 per person. to noon, Aug. 6 and 20, and from 5 to 9 p.m., Aug. attend. Seating is limited to 85 people. Attendance is For information or to register, call Outdoor Recreation 10 and 24. To register or for more information, call free but advance reservations are required. For reser- at 556-4867. 556-1732. vations or for more information, call the Auto Skills Course championship registration Stained glass classes gets creative Center at 556-4481. required Stained glass classes cost $40 and include Broncos tickets on sale now The annual Silver Spruce Golf Course instruction and materials. Evening and day classes are That’s right, Bronco fans – tickets for Broncos Championship is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, available. For information, call 556-1732 The greatest value in leisure activities: 21st Services Squadron www.21svs.com SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 21 www.peterson.af.mil HAPPENINGS

El Paso County Fair with “Chicago” Oct. 4 and 5. The 2006 season will Texas Christian University Oct. 22 and Army Nov. 5. highlight “Oklahoma” March 29 and 30; “The Call 472-1895 for ticket information. Games are The 100th annual El Paso County Fair is going Producers” May 5, 6 and 7; and “Stomp,” is set for at Falcon Stadium at the Academy. on now through Saturday, at the fairgrounds in June 13 to 18. Season tickets are now being sold. The Calhan.Visitors get to see animals, tractor pulls, a theater is at 190 S. Cascade Ave., downtown. Colorado Answers from Page 12 demolition derby, dances, livestock and blue-ribbon Springs. For information, call 520-7462. cakes. There’s a carnival, rodeos and dances. An event schedule is at www.elpasocountyfair.com. Colorado State Fair Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day; admission The concerts at the Colorado State Fair include is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 to 12. An all Hoobastank Aug. 26; Collective Soul, Aug. 28; day pass to the carnival is $20; rides open at 1 p.m. Montgomery Gentry, Aug. 29, Uncle Kracker, Aug. Hornbek Homestead Days 30; Diamond Rio, Aug. 31; .38 Special, Sept. 1; Kenny Rogers, Sept. 1; Jo Dee Messina, Sept. 2; Sparx and Florissant Fossil Beds, near the small town of Lorenzo Antonio with Mariachi Tenampa, Sept. 3; and Florissant on Highway 24 West, celebrates “Hornbek Alice Cooper and Cheap Trick Sept. 5. Homestead Days” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Go online at www.ticketmaster.com or call 520- Sunday. Learn about life in the 1880s by watching 9090. Prices range from $13 to $33. The Colorado craft demonstrations and enjoy lemonade and cookies. State Fair grounds are in Pueblo. The homestead is on the grounds of the fossil Air Force Academy football beds, which requires $3 admission for anyone 16 or older. Tickets are now available for the U.S. Air Force Academy football season. Home games this year Broadway season include San Diego State Sept. 10, University of The Pikes Peak Center Broadway season begins Wyoming Sept. 17; University of Las Vegas Oct. 15, SPACE OBSERVER 22 Thursday, July 28, 2005 SPORTS Peterson All-Stars go for shut out in 3-game series over Schriever By Walt Johnson behind by 11 points, 41-30. The possibil- Sports writer ity of another blow-out victory seemed likely. Harris said he knew his team- A Peterson Air Force Base all-star mates would respond to the challenge of basketball team survived a late rally by a playing better in the second half, “We’re Schriever AFB team to win the second competitive and we know we can com- game in a three-game series 57-56 at the pete with any team if we play to our Peterson Sports and Fitness Center capabilities.” Friday. Indeed, the Schriever team did play In the first game of the series the a much better second half than the first Peterson team beat the Schriever team on half and continuously put pressure on the its own court by 25 points. It looked like Peterson team, coming within three the challenge series was going to be points of the host squad on three occa- more of a slaughter series for the sions. It looked like Schriever had posi- Peterson team. tioned itself to pull off the upset with less Because most of the Schriever than two minutes to go and the two teams players play in the Schriever intramural separated by only three points. Peterson league, people familiar with the basket- had a different plan as it scored the next ball leagues in Colorado Springs don’t four points of the game, making the get to see the athletes at Schriever as score 57-50. With less than 20 seconds much as they do the players at Peterson. Photo by Walt Johnson left in the game they appeared to have That didn’t stop the Schriever team from Peterson's Mike Chandler dunks the ball during second half action at the put the issue behind them. accepting the challenge put forth by Peterson Sports and Fitness center Friday night. With the game still in doubt, mem- Peterson’s Mike Chandler and company would have won the game if those play- ball as our first priority. We help each bers of the Peterson team began arguing when they proposed the idea of the three- ers were there. One thing this challenge other on defense and we rebound the with the referees bringing on two techni- game challenge series. series is showing the Schriever team is ball. We also play to get a teammate the cal fouls that gave Schriever four free “We have some talented players that individual talent is important, but best possible shot on offense,” Chandler throws and the chance to cut into the here that people don’t see because we playing as a team is the way to win said. seven-point lead. The Schriever team play at Schriever. We know we have the games. The Schriever team learned a valu- converted three of those free throws and talent to play with anyone, so we were The Peterson team plays the game able lesson from the 25-point beating it on the subsequent out of bounds play hit eager to accept the challenge of the the only way they know how, utilizing received on its home floor and they were a three pointer to close the gap to one series,” Eric Harris, Schriever forward, teamwork, according to Peterson forward determined not to let it happen again point at 57-56. That proved to be the last said after the game Friday. Mike Chandler. when they visited Peterson. Playing a points of the game but certainly set up The Schriever team was missing a “We always play the game as a much better brand of basketball kept the what will be a great third game in the couple of key players for the game at team. No matter who we play, we always game close in the first half but at half- series which is scheduled to be played at Schriever, but that is not to say they go into the game with playing good team time the Schriever team found itself Peterson after Aug. 8. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 23 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS Air Force accepting physical therapy applications

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, ified for worldwide duty. minimum score of 450 on the verbal Noncredited military training does not Texas - The Air Force is taking applica- The selection board is scheduled portion. count as prerequisites. tions for the Doctor of Physical Therapy to convene at the Air Force Personnel „ Have completed 100 hours of volun- The program does accept College- Program which begins Dec. 17, 2006, at Center here in December. Completed tary service in direct patient care in a Level Examination Program and the Health Science Center at Fort Sam applications must be sent by military physical therapy function. advanced placement exams, and online Houston, Texas. personnel flights and arrive no later than „ Hold a minimum overall undergradu- courses to fulfill prerequisites; however, Only active-duty Airmen who pos- Nov. 25 at HQ AFPC/DPAMW, 550 C ate grade-point average of 3.1 on a 4.0 applicants cannot CLEP out of laborato- sess a baccalaureate degree or those Street West, Suite 27, Randolph AFB, scale and a 3.1 GPA or better on all ry courses. who are in the final semester before TX, 78150-4729. required prerequisites. Qualified applicants can call DSN receiving a degree that includes this pro- To be eligible, applicants must: All prerequisite courses must have 665-2775 or commercial (210) 565- gram’s prerequisites may apply. „ Have scored 1,000 or higher on the been completed within 10 years of the 2775 for applications. Applicants must also be medically qual- Graduate Record Examination with a initial semester of the program. (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) Applications being accepted for Air Force physician assistant

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The „ Be on active duty in the grade of E-3 through E-8 al in-classroom courses at an accredited college or uni- Air Force is taking applications for physician assistant with a minimum of two years and a maximum of 14 versity. A combined minimum 3.0 GPA is required in Phase I training classes beginning January, April and years active military service as of Aug. 31, 2007. the math and science courses. Thirty-one semester August 2007. Only active-duty enlisted Airmen are eli- „ Meet age limitations specified in Air Force hours may be met from the College-Level gible to apply. Instruction 36-2005 for appointment as second lieu- Examination Program, defense activity for non-tradi- The selection board is scheduled to convene at tenants in the Biomedical Sciences Corps (less than 42 tional education support, Community College of the the Air Force Personnel Center here March 21, 2006. years old upon completion of Phase II training). Air Force, U.S. Armed Forces Institute correspondence Completed applications must be sent by military per- „ Combined verbal and math score of 950 on the courses, end-of-course test or specific subject exami- sonnel flights and arrive no later than Jan. 27 at HQ Scholastic Aptitude Test. nation. AFPC/DPAMW, 550 C Street West, Suite 27, „ Have a minimum general score of 80 points on the Randolph AFB TX 78150-4729. Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery or Air For more information, Airmen can contact their Incomplete applications or those received after Force Classification Test. local military personnel flight, education office or visit the cutoff date will be returned and will not meet the „ Sixty semester hours of transferable college credits the AFPC Web site online at www.afpc.randolph. selection board, AFPC officials said. and a grade-point average of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 af.mil/medical/BSC/Education/PAapplication.htm. To be eligible, applicants must: scale. Twenty-nine of the semester hours must be actu- (Courtesy of Air Force Print News Service) SPACE OBSERVER 24 Thursday, July 28, 2005 NEWS Congratulations to Air Force reenlistees from May and June

Senior Airman Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant Senior Airman Patrick Lape Eric Mattison Larry Bethley Andrew Roberts 13th Air Support Operations Squadron 21st SVS Air Force Space Command U. S. Northern Command JV

Master Sergeant Master Sergeant Staff Sergeant Senior Airman Paul LaVergne Andrew Degner Terrence Callaghan Sarah Hayman J 21st Space Communications Squadron AFSPC 21st Aeromedical-Dental Squadron Joint Personal Property Shipping Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant Office Autumn Redline David Sanchez Joshua Amos Staff Sergeant 21st ADOS U 21st Space SCS AFSPC Jocelyn Mathys Technical Sergeant Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant JPPSO Kenneth Ensley Denise Mitchell Nathan Yeaworth 21st Civil Engineer Squadron 21st Space Wing AFSPC Senior Airman N Master Sergeant Staff Sergeant David Strate Technical Sergeant Detachment II Space and Missile George Hernandez Arthur Clark Jason McAlister Systems Center 21st Maintenance Group 311th Airlift Squadron 367th USAF Recruiting Squadron Senior Airman E Master Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Technical Sergeant Frederick Guild Scott Johnson Wayne Babb John DeLobel 21st Services Squadron 311th AS AFSPC Det. II SMC Technical Sergeant Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant Anedra Conlan Susan Huggins Christopher Gilbert Scott Crump 21st SVS 76th Space Control Squadron AFSPC The U.S. Air Force Band

Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant Master Sergeant Technical Sergeant Lester Montgomery David Aldrich Alan Foster Robert Story The U.S. Air Force Academy Band 13th Air Support Operations Squadron AFSPC 367th Recruiting Squadron Technical Sergeant Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant Dustin Beard Byron Goode Stanley Pamphille Staff Sergeant 367th Recruiting Squadron 614th Space Communications Squadron 21st Services Squadron Terry Todachine Master Sergeant Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant M AFSPC Frederick Carlson Craig Hall Shaun Reiley Staff Sergeant Air Force Space Command 21st Security Forces Squadron 21st Comptroller Squadron Erica Vega Staff Sergeant Technical Sergeant Master Sergeant 544th Information Operations Group Micheal Chandler Nathan Hoffman Barry Royx A AFSPC 1st Space Control Squadron 13th Air Support Operations Squadron Technical Sergeant Technical Sergeant Staff Sergeant Senior Master Sergeant Dijon Washington Mendy Dodd Jeremy Howe Brad Shirley U.S. Northern Command JV 21st Space Wing 721st Communications Squadron 21st Operation Group Y Senior Master Sergeant Master Sergeant Master Sergeant Master Sergeant John Dougherty Robert Jalbert Daniel Sierra David Wick AFSPC 84th Airlift Squadron 21st Aeromedical-Dental Squadron 21st Maintenance Operations SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 28, 2005 25 www.peterson.af.mil AROUND PETE

July 29 Tuesday, August 2 Friday, August 5 Senior NCO induction Technology Exposition Rage in the ceremony 10 a.m. Range at Peterson Officers' Club at Rampart Range noteworthy 5:30 p.m. To submit information for the base calendar, e-mail Friday, September 2 Sunday, September 11 Wednesday, September 14 [email protected] Family 9-11 POW/MIA July is national hot Day Memorial Service Ceremony dog month