Will you help? The Air Force Assistance Fund enters its fi nal week today at 65 percent of the base goal. Contact your unit representative today to contribute. VOL. 9, NO. 17 April 26, 2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil
News Briefs Barricade maintenance Traffi c on Enoch Road will be reduced to one lane due to barricade mainte- nance near the Enoch Road gate through May 4. Only inbound vehicles will be permitted through the gate between 5:30 and 8 a.m., and only outbound vehicles will be allowed through between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. At other times, drivers should observe four-way- stop rules and possible delays.
Questions about housing? Schriever Airmen who live on Peterson Air Force Base are invited to attend a housing privatization lease- signing meeting May 9 in the Peterson AFB Commu- nity Center. For more information on the meeting, contact the Pe- terson AFB Housing Offi ce at 556-4332. photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Spring Cleaning HCAC to meet May 7 The 21st Medical Group Alexis, age 5, pitches trash as she and her father, Capt. Jason Resley of the 25th Space Control Tactics Squadron here, clean the will hold a Healthcare Con- west roadside of 30th Street in Garden of the Gods park Saturday. More than 200 volunteers, including Schriever Airmen and their sumers’ Advisory Council families, took part in spring cleaning as part of the park’s Earth Day activities. For more stories and photos, see pages 10 and 11. meeting in the DeKok Building Wing Conference Room May 7 at 3 p.m. The HCAC provides 21st MDG customers an oppor- Space professional development tunity to express concerns, ask questions and provide feedback on their healthcare plan. pilot program achieves milestone The meeting also allows 21st MDG to provide up- by Tech. Sgt. Kate Rust focuses on work-related disciplines that have made me more productive dates on healthcare enhance- Air Force Space Command Public Affairs in my job.” ments, explain changes to The AFSPC-funded program ties directly to space acquisitions and the healthcare system and The fi rst course of a pilot fi ve-course space certifi cate program initi- operations and helps improve the technical competence of the Air Force inform customers of any ated by Air Force Space Command and the University of Colorado in and its space professionals. upcoming building projects Colorado Springs concludes this month for 20 space professionals. Students have said they see benefi ts from the program as more than and enhancements. The goal of this fi rst-of-its-kind program is to increase the technical just graduate education. For more information, foundation of space pros and encourage them to pursue advanced aca- “This course directly relates to my acquisitions career fi eld,” said 1st contact Ric Carlson, 21st demic degrees relevant to the space professional career path. This Sys- Lt. Luke Rostowfske of the 2nd Space Operations Squadron here. “I con- Medical Support Squadron, tems Engineering class kicked off in January. sider it professional development as much as education.” at 556-1016. “The 20 space professionals who attended—offi cers and enlisted—had Senior Airman Jonathan Morris of 1st SOPS here said he hoped to very positive feedback,” said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz, AFSPC vice com- gain an expanded understanding of space operations from a managerial FIP requires registration mander. Airmen from Schriever, Peterson and Buckley Air Force bases in or engineering standpoint. Anyone who wishes to Colorado and F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., attended the fi rst course. “I think this course will prompt new ideas to conduct space operations, enroll in a Fitness Improve- “The members of this initial cadre are completing a space certifi cate whether it’s through developing new (concepts) or how we employ cur- ment Program class must program, which they can apply to a master’s degree in space operations, rent assets to enhance space capabilities to warfi ghters,” he said. register at least 24 hours systems engineering, engineering management or business administra- Students take one course per term through a combination of distance in advance by calling the tion with an emphasis in space,” the general said. learning and off-duty classroom attendance. The space certifi cate pro- Main Fitness Center here at The results of the UCCS pilot program will determine the future of gram consists of systems engineering management, space and space sys- 567-6628. the space certifi cate program. This program is a prototype, said Dr. Wil- tems, information and communications systems, space role in national Classes are held at the liam Ayen, senior instructor of information systems at UCCS’ College of policy and system lifecycle. Fitness Center daily from Business. UCCS will make what it learns from this available to other edu- The program provides a foundation of space-related technical and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from cation consortium institutions as a model for future space professional managerial coursework. Students have a variety of technical and non- 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. development programs. technical backgrounds. “UCCS is fully behind this initiative,” Dr. Ayen said. “This is a sig- Applicants must be part of the space professional community and Inside nifi cant opportunity to serve not only the community but all other AFSPC must have completed at least one bachelor’s degree, but not a master’s personnel around the world with an online program.” degree. Offi cers must be within their fi rst six years of service, while en- Commentary ...... 2 Capt. Stephan Cummings of Peterson AFB’s 21st Operations Support listed members must have less than 16 years of service. News ...... 3-5 Squadron is a student in the class. For more information on courses and the pilot program, contact the Features ...... 7-11 “Any professional education for offi cers and enlisted increases capa- Space Professional Development Offi ce point of contact, Maj. Denise bility and effi ciency,” Captain Cummings said. “This particular program Harris, at 554-5173, or Tom Boland at 554-7755. Commentary Satellite Flyer 2 April 26, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Big-picture awareness vital to mission by Staff Sgt. Don Branum awareness of what we make available to the warfi ghter 50th Space Wing Public Affairs that makes us warriors. Our warriors in the 50th Operations Group speak in the As editor of the Satellite Flyer, I read ... a lot. One language of combat effects. Through fl ying and fi ghting in article that caught my eye Friday was a commentary I read the ultimate high ground of space and the formless domain in the Spring 2007 “TIG Brief” magazine. Lt. Gen. Ron- of cyberspace, they make sure our deployed brothers and ald Sams, the Air Force Inspector General, wrote about a sisters can fi ght and win in the air and on the ground. chance encounter with a sharp, intelligent young offi cer In the 50th Network Operations Group, our warriors who didn’t consider himself a warrior. focus on cyberspace, defending our ability to commu- “You’re in the world’s most powerful Air Force,” nicate around the world. They keep us connected with General Sams explained to the lieutenant. “How can you counterparts through assets such as the Air Force Satellite say you’re not a warrior? Isn’t your profession about the Control Network and Defense Switched Network equip- global application of airpower? Space power? Cyberspace ment. power?” The 50th MSG is the foundation upon which the rest of The lieutenant replied, “No, sir, my job is about scien- the 50th Space Wing’s mission relies. Can you picture an tifi c engineering and analysis ... scientists and engineers Air Force base without its Defenders, its civil engineers, are not warriors.” its fi nancial and military personnel specialists or its legal Was the lieutenant uneducated? Obviously not—our experts? Can you picture a base without medics to keep offi cers are among the best and brightest professionals everyone in good physical and mental health, or without in any organization, military or civilian. Was he inexpe- chaplains to keep everyone in good spiritual health? rienced? Perhaps: he’d been in two years and hadn’t yet Tenant units are likewise vital. The Space Innovation The Airman’s deployed. More importantly, though, he lacked a “big-pic- and Development Center is the birthplace of ideas and ture” understanding of how his job contributed to fl ying, technologies that will bring us air, space and cyberspace fi ghting and winning in air, space and cyberspace. victories in the next generation. The 310th Space Group Schriever is integral to the space and cyberspace por- works alongside active-duty counterparts in the 50th SW Creed tions of the Air Force mission. The 50th Space Wing alone and regularly pulls down “do-or-die” weather information is responsible for operating more than 170 Department of that our deployed brethren need for the fi ght. I am an American Airman. Defense satellites. Throughout Schriever and throughout Air Force Space I am a warrior. But what makes us more than professionals? What Command, every one of our warriors—uniformed and I have answered my nation’s call. makes us warriors? otherwise—delivers the invisible power that makes the It’s not just the uniform. Uniformed servicemembers Global War on Terrorism possible. If you’re “only” a work alongside government civilians and contractors in space systems operator or a communications-computer I am an American Airman. seamless unison. Remove any one of those three elements, operator, you may be good at what you do. But if you’re My mission is to fl y, fi ght, and win. and our mission cannot succeed. aware of your part in the “big picture” of the Global War I am faithful to a proud heritage, I submit to you that it’s our mindset. It’s our situational on Terrorism, you will be excellent in all you do. A tradition of honor, Time for taking personal responsibility is now And a legacy of valor. I am an American Airman, by Col. Brad Ashley readiness, which includes our medical or exercise but because we are a na- Guardian of freedom and justice, 72nd Air Base Wing readiness. When people show up for tion at war. Their job very well could their exercise deployment ill-prepared call for them to deploy into harm’s My nation’s sword and shield, When you look in the mirror in the and unable to deploy, they show that way. When that happens, no excuse in Its sentry and avenger. morning, do you see someone who they haven’t taken the time or the the world will save an Airman who is I defend my country with my life. takes personal responsibility for his or personal responsibility to do what it ill-prepared. her actions? Or is your fi rst reaction takes to be ready. In some cases, their It is also our individual responsi- I am an American Airman: when things don’t go quite right to shot records aren’t up to date; in oth- bility to keep up to date on our pro- blame someone else? ers, they haven’t completed their self- fessional training, whether military Wingman, leader, warrior. As Airmen—and to me that term aid buddy care training. Some Airmen or civilian, and to learn and apply I will never leave an Airman behind, includes our military, civilian and aren’t up to speed on the proper wear continuous process improvement I will never falter, contractor members of our team—we of the gas mask. These issues present tools, such as AFSO21, Six Sigma And I will not fail. all depend on one another to perform unnecessary challenges to the deploy- and Lean tools. As we face personnel to the best of our abilities and to be ment line process. and budget challenges ahead, we’ll personally prepared for every chal- Who is to blame for these indi- need every tool in the bag to ensure lenge we might face. Anything less viduals not being ready? Is it the our mission operations are successful. could cost valuable American lives. supervisor who didn’t give his Air- Every Airman has a personal Of course, not all our actions are man enough time to focus on these responsibility to look for ways to life-and-death, but they do have an requirements? Is it the unit deploy- improve our processes, to be fully effect on our community as a whole. ment manager who hasn’t suffi ciently trained to meet any challenge, and to For example, in an earlier assign- explained every deployment require- be the very best member of our Air ment, I was leaving a building and ment and scheduled every class? Is it Force team they can be. Anything less noticed an Airman throwing trash out the commander? is unacceptable. of his car window. He was pretty sur- While these people play impor- So take a good look in the mirror prised when I tapped on his window tant roles in their unit members’ and ask yourself, “Do I take personal and asked him to pick up his trash. development, the answer to these responsibility? Am I ready to deploy Apparently, he was going to let some- questions is clearly no. Ultimately, today? Is my medical readiness up one else take care of his litter. But to all Airmen are responsible for their to date? Am I ready for a no-notice this Airman, keeping the base clean actions. Being deployment-ready is inspection?” If the answers are no, was someone else’s job, not his. the responsibility of everyone who you had better get busy; because in The stakes get considerably wears the uniform, not because they today’s challenging world, we are higher when we talk about military might be tested during an inspection relying on you.
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The “good credit, bad credit, no credit” loans. Also, check the fi rst few years in a home do not result in much equity, and lender out with the Better Business Bureau in order to in- The Airman and Family Readiness Center here wants VA loans add a 2.15-percent funding fee for a no-money- vestigate the possibility of unresolved disputes. The local to help prevent servicemembers from becoming statistics down, fi rst-home purchase. This means it could take even BBB’s Web site is www.bbbsc.org. in an increasingly frightening picture of home ownership a bit longer to really gain signifi cant equity. Also, watch out for loans that cause negative amortiza- in Colorado. Second, determine how much home you can afford. Do tion, which is when the loan amount actually increases In December 2006, the foreclosure rate in the United not accept the lender’s approval limit as a guarantee that over the fi rst few years. Many interest-only loans or loans States averaged one of every 1,055 homes. In Colorado, you can afford a loan that large, as lenders only tell you with initial “teaser” rates produce negative amortization. however, the rate was one in every 376 homes—almost the risk they are willing to take on you. It is the borrower’s Standard fi xed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages are gen- three times higher than the national average. responsibility to determine how much mortgage they can erally safer than interest-only loans or loans with impos- Many servicemembers use Veterans Administration assume while meeting other obligations and maintaining sibly low rates. fi nancing to buy a home, which is less likely to result in whatever standard of living they expect. Most people will If you have excessive debt or relatively no savings, you a foreclosure compared to other types of loans. In 2006, be approved for a much more expensive home than they are not a good candidate for home buying. Debt ratios of VA loans accounted for only 10.3 percent of foreclosures, have any business buying. more than 20 percent and emergency funds with less than compared to 12.7 percent from Federal Housing Assis- Once you have decided you have the stability to buy a three months of expenses saved should throw up warning tance loans and 75.9 percent from conventional loans. home, check your credit reports and score. If it’s 600 or signs to potential homebuyers. Work on eliminating more However, servicemembers should take steps to protect lower, you will only qualify for high-risk or sub-prime debt and padding your savings before you buy a home. themselves from the fi nancial hardship that can accom- lending. This would leave you in a poor position to get Finally, use your resources. If you are not sure whether pany mortgage debt. a benefi cial mortgage agreement. Your best bet in such a you should buy a home or how to proceed, call us at 567- The fi rst thing servicemembers should do is determine case would be to build up your credit before entering the 3920. We can help you make well-informed, proactive whether they are in a good position to buy a home. Gener- home-buying arena. decisions. Buying a home should be a positive experience ally, it is best to have at least three years of stability if In order to avoid a bad loan, stick with reputable banks as a part of a balanced fi nancial plan. Let us help you looking to buy a home. As the average real estate com- or credit unions that offer you a place to go if you have make sure it is that way for you.
“We recognize children because they valuable commodity, children, also sacri- CDC celebrates military children too must sacrifi ce their lives for the fi ce their time and attention, she said. military service that their parents give— Parents can get involved by attending by Staff Sgt. Amanda Delisle Month of the Military Child, a time for whether for TDYs, deployments or just activities at the CDC or by doing some- 50th Space Wing Public Affairs these children to be celebrated and recog- day-to-day work that takes their parents thing special for their child, Ms. Kickery nized for their commitments. away from them,” said Lori Kickery, 50th said. More than 1 million American children Children of servicemembers face many Services Community and Family Member Ms. Kickery recommends parents place have at least one parent serving on active challenges and sacrifi ces that other chil- Support Flight chief. a note in a child’s lunchbox or work on a duty in the military, and more than 40 per- dren may not. Their parents may be gone “Children of military families have to special family project. cent of servicemembers have had to leave for extended periods or work long hours, be tough even when they don’t want to “Most of all, tell them you love them a child behind during a deployment. and children often must deal with loss of be,” Ms. Kickery said. and appreciate the sacrifi ce they are mak- With the understanding that children friendships when moving from base to Month of the Military Child challenges ing to allow mommy or daddy to do their of military members also serve, April is base and changing schools. people to remember that America’s most job,” Ms. Kickery said. Satellite Flyer 4 April 26, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Enlisted Thunderbirds visit Air Force widows by Jodi Jordan The visit was the result of a dinner the night Air Force Enlisted Village before between Senior Master Sgt. Frank Dai- ley, who works at Hurlburt Field, and Senior SHALIMAR, Fla. — Enlisted Airmen who Master Sgt. Kevin Webster, the line chief for the maintain the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets fl own Thunderbirds. The two were classmates at the by Thunderbird pilots often work behind the Senior NCO Academy at Maxwell AFB-Gunter scenes while crowds enjoy the air demonstra- Annex, Ala., and had decided to have dinner to- tion team’s shows. gether the night before the air show. Recently, they and a very special group of “I told Kevin he had to go see it,” Sergeant admirers made a personal connection—not at Dailey said. “The ladies who live at the enlisted an air show, but because of an air show cancel- village are our national treasures. They had to lation. keep the families going in a time when it was The Sunshine State was not living up to very tough to be an Air Force wife, while their its name April 14. Impending severe weather husbands were serving our country. They de- caused offi cials at nearby Eglin Air Force Base serve our utmost respect and admiration for to cancel a much-anticipated air show, includ- what they gave to the Air Force, too.” ing the Thunderbirds’ performance, set for that “This place is your heritage. We need day. Faced with some unexpected and unusual your help to get the word out,” said Haw- free time, more than 20 enlisted members of the thorn House administrator Glenn Yost. “There team made a surprise visit to Hawthorn House, are people in the Air Force today who have the Air Force Enlisted Village’s assisted-living no idea that we exist. We’re there to provide residence for widows of retired enlisted Air- a home for all enlisted surviving spouses. men. We can also help active-duty spouses if their Hawthorn House residents learned of the visit sponsor dies, and we can take the dependent less than an hour before the Airmen were to ar- parents of active-duty (Airmen) and retirees,” rive. Anxious women gathered in the building’s Mr. Yost said. foyer, peering out the glass doors, each trying to “I think the most signifi cant thing for me and be the fi rst to see the team members. “Are they for many of the guys who made the visit was here yet?” asked one resident as she leaned on the opportunity to see where our donations are her walker. “Is that them?” asked another from going,” said Staff Sgt. Kristi Machado, an aerial courtesy photo her motorized wheelchair when she saw a van photographer with the Thunderbirds. “Through- pass. out our Air Force careers, we’re asked to do- Cadet among Va.Tech fallen “I just want to thank you all so much for what nate to different organizations, and we do. But Cadet Matthew La Porte was one of 32 students and faculty killed dur- you do,” said Dian Haynes, a Hawthorn House getting to see the facility and meet the people ing the shooting incident at Virginia Tech April 16. 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With a command that stretches across 16 different time zones, Pacifi c Air Forces Commander Gen. Paul Hester is a fan of the work space professionals perform in the Pacifi c. The general spoke to an audience of military, civilian and industry space professionals during the last day of the 23rd National Space Symposium in Colorado Springs April 12 about how his command and Air Force Space Command work together. “We look to space professionals to assist us in all of the coverage we need,” he said. “Space enables air to do its business in the Pacifi c arena.” He said the ability space resources gives his command to monitor the Pacifi c area is unmatched. Some missions that would normally require ground troops and maritime assets can be done by space operators. This can bypass dip- photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Larlee lomatic red tape, because there is no need to ask countries Displays crowd an exhibit hall during the 23rd National Space Symposium April 12 in Colorado Springs. Pacifi c permission to move troops into their regions, he said. Air Forces commander Gen. Paul Hester discussed space’s role in PACAF’s mission during a speech there. General Hester said that there is a very vital humani- tarian mission in his command, and that sometimes there atmosphere and the environment all over the pacifi c is very “We are fi nding that PACAF is a great place to use as seems like there is a different natural disaster in the region key and important to us,” he said. a test bed, testing concepts and pushing the envelope of every time he wakes up. General Hester said the relationship is not totally one- the ability to use space that has always been there and the “Our ability to use space assets in terms of weather pat- sided and that his command can offer many resources that opportunity for application into places we haven’t seen be- terns and the ability to predict what is going on with the can help the space program continue to evolve. fore,” General Hester said. More than just air enters through open doors, windows 50th Security Forces Squadron Keep your screen door locked while ing homes simply by walking through an Web site offers regular updates of crimes you are working in and around the home. open garage door. It only takes a minute that take place within the city and provides People often leave windows and doors Consider securing your windows so they for someone to enter your home and take information on sexual predators who have open to allow fresh air to circulate as the will only open enough to allow fresh air valuable and portable items. registered with the city. weather turns warmer. This is also a per- in; but not far enough to allow someone to The Colorado Springs Police Depart- For more information on this or for fect opportunity for thieves. enter your home. Don’t leave your garage ment offers information about criminal more tips on home security, contact 50th The 50th Security Forces Squadron re- doors open and unattended. activity on its Web site, www.springsgov. SFS Investigations’ Staff Sgt. RoAnna minds everyone to keep security in mind The city of Colorado Springs has re- com. To view the page, click on “Public Snell at 567-2392 or Senior Airman Teri when they open up their homes. ceived several reports of criminals enter- Safety,” then click on the CSPD logo. The Lucero at 567-5972.
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The third, a low-thrust, FalconSAT-3, engineered by cadets electric-pulsed plasma system, will moni- at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colo- tor the spacecraft’s facing toward Earth. rado Springs, is now undergoing testing FS-3 is the progeny of laudable ances- 100,000 feet above the Earth. tors. The fi rst cadet-built satellites in the In preparation for experiments involv- late ‘90s were hitched not to rockets but to ing space weather and spacecraft op- balloons launched from the parade fi eld. erations, it is no small milestone for the In 1997, the astronautical cadets teamed Academy. up with the University of Colorado for the “This is a huge accomplishment,” said satellite Falcon Gold. FalconSAT-1 was Lt. Col. Tim Lawrence, astronautics pro- launched in 1999. fessor and director of the Space Systems FalconSAT-2, launched in 2006 from Research Center. Satellite technology the Marshall Islands in the Pacifi c Ocean, demands a high degree of expertise and wasn’t as fortunate as FS-3. Shortly after funding for any organization to launch. lift-off, the launch vehicle failed and im- That a group of undergraduate col- pacted a reef off the island. The satellite, lege students on a limited budget of $2.1 blown free from the rocket, was discov- photo by Mike Kaplan million built and launched a satellite only ered in a storage shed after it crashed U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Jae-Hyun Park cuts a part for an upcoming makes the accomplishment more stellar through the roof of the shed and came vibration test of Falcon Satellite-5. The satellite is being designed and built at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. It will be tested and operated by the cadets for the cadets. to rest just a few feet from the shipping through the Academy Space Systems Research Center. FS-3 makes three passes over the Air container used to deliver it from Colorado Force Academy daily, each lasting about Springs. “We want (the cadets) to be hands-on “We like to keep a three-year cycle,” 10 minutes. During that time, teams of Nonetheless, the launch was far from a as much as possible,” Colonel Lawrence Colonel Lawrence said. “We can learn four cadets monitor its activities and failure for the cadets, Colonel Lawrence said. “They build, and we (the faculty) from and improve each model.” download data from their ground station said. Cadets learned logistics of deploy- look over their shoulders.” Such a cycle helps cadets in two in the astronautics lab in Fairchild Hall. ing and the necessity of launching when a Cadets build and test three satellite ways. First, it reduces the risks of failure. Presently, FS-3 is undergoing house- launch window opens. models before launch. The fi rst, an engi- Second, it allows more cadets to become keeping, Colonel Lawrence said, with “When a launch (window) comes neering model, validates the structure. The involved. cadets keeping an eye on elements such as along, we have to take it,” he said. “It was second, a qualifi cation model, validates “We expect problems and fi x them for temperature and battery power. a very good decision.” components such as avionics, payloads the fl ight model,” he said. “We can’t af- “We need to know it’s in a good state The Academy’s Space Systems Re- and computers. The third is the fl ight ford to miss a launch date.” of health,” he said. search Center offers a multi-disciplinary, model. The astro lab enjoys many visitors, The housekeeping is a prelude to three two-semester astronautical engineer- The Class of 2007 fl ew FS-3 and including representatives from private main experiments on the horizon. 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A group from the U.S. Air Force Academy worked along a stretch Volunteer coordinators with Garden of the Gods assign cleanup areas to volunteers Saturday. Ask anyone who’s ever been stuck doing chores, and they’ll tell on 30th Street in front of the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Capt. More than 200 people, including several employees of Schriever Air Force Base and other you: spring cleaning is a family affair. Travis Herbelin, an instructor with the Department of Chemistry, nearby military installations, showed up with their families to help with cleanup efforts. Of course, Garden of the Gods is more than a living room. Fortu- worked alongside his daughter, Heather. After 30 minutes, Captain nately, a large family turned out to help clean it: a family made up of Herbelin and Heather had picked up about a pound of trash. Colorado Springs residents, servicemembers from each of the local The level of military family involvement is not unusual, said Senior military bases and their spouses and children. Master Sgt. Keith Roche, a volunteer coordinator who is assigned to photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Capt. Jason Resley brought his daughter, 5-year-old Alexis, to help Headquarters AFSPC. Little Bear hugs Timber, a 6-year-old wolf dog, after a presentation at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center Sat- him with cleanup efforts. Captain Resley is assigned to the 25th Space “We have more than 200 volunteers out here today,” Sergeant urday. The presentation was one of several events held at the park in recognition of Earth Day, Sunday. Timber is Control Tactics Squadron here. Roche said. “All the military volunteers brought their kids out, too.” one of many wolves under the care of the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide. The wolf is a spirit guide for “It’s a great volunteer opportunity,” Captain Resley said. “I’ve Sergeant Roche began volunteering with Garden of the Gods in Little Bear, a member of the Cherokee Nation whose father was a Code Talker in World War II. always done this since I was little. It’s a good cause.” The terrain has 1999 and came back to it after he returned from an assignment to changed somewhat for the San Diego native, however: now in his South Korea. second year in the Colorado Springs area, he cleans up mountainsides His aim now is to get more bases involved. So far, he’s met with instead of beaches. some success: in addition to the military families who showed up at When Little Bear Met Timber Captain Resley and Alexis worked along the side of 30th Street, Garden of the Gods, Soldiers from Fort Carson volunteered to clean by Staff Sgt. Don Branum “You don’t know how much wolf you’re going to get fi nding more trash there than they had found in the park’s open areas. parts of Rampart Range. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs when you get a wolf dog,” she said. “When wolves reach “We’ve been fi nding a ton,” Captain Resley said. “Most of what “Hopefully, we can expand each year and get people to take care of maturity at about three years old, they become territorial we’ve found have been cigarette butts ... I’d say it’s about an 8-to-1 their local parks, like Palmer Park and Memorial Park,” he said. “Look Little Bear has a young heart, a gentle spirit and a face and aggressive. A German shepherd can apply 320 pounds ratio of those to other trash.” at what you’re doing on a day-to-day basis. If you want a change, that carries wrinkles from many years of a life well lived. per square inch with its jaw muscles; a wolf can apply Master Sgt. Lavonne Green, in contrast, has spent more than 10 here’s a chance to get out and away from the city.” She stands about fi ve feet tall, and her silver hair trails 1500, so you can imagine what that would mean for your years in the area. She is assigned to the Individual Mobilization Anyone interested in volunteering should contact the Garden of the down in an easy curve to the tops of her shoulders. furniture.” Augmentee Readiness Detachment at Headquarters Air Force Space Gods Visitor Center. They will contact Sergeant Roche, who will in Timber has a young heart and a young body to match. Sadly, not everyone heeds the Wolf and Wildlife Command at Peterson Air Force Base after having spent several years turn set up a time to meet with them. His piercing blue gaze instantly captures everyone’s atten- Center’s advice. Among the center’s four-legged residents at Schriever. And families are always invited. tion in a crowd. He has an easy, toothy grin and a muscular is Sabin, who was rescued from a college dormitory room. Sergeant Green’s daughter, 12-year-old Courtney, came out with “This is a great chance to get the kids off the video games,” Ser- frame. His hair, ranging from charcoal gray to silver, covers “He was fed a ‘healthy’ diet of pizza, beer and chips,” her to help. Courtney is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate geant Roche said. “Get them into the parks and out doing something.” him from head to toe. Ms. Sepelak recalled. “He had to drink water from a toilet. She’s a Native American from the Cherokee Nation. Also, a wolf’s jaws make a clicking noise when they snap He’s a wolf dog—part timber wolf, part husky. When the down on their prey, so the residents would tie meat to a two met at Garden of the Gods Saturday, it was love at fi rst string and get him to lunge for his food. It took (CWWC sight. president) Darlene Kobobel about eight months of training “The wolf is my spirit guide,” Little Bear said. She has to break him of that dangerous habit.” strong ties with the Army and the Air Force—her father Owners who might consider themselves more responsi- was a Code Talker, and she fi rst met her husband at Hahn ble don’t fare well when mature wolves start marking their Air Base, Germany, home of the 50th Tactical Fighter territory or going after “rivals” such as the neighbor’s dog. Wing. Fenris, a wolf at Mission:Wolf, a sanctuary in Silver “They’re usually euthanized within about 48 hours of Cliff, Colo., had adopted Little Bear into her pack some being turned over to a shelter,” Ms. Sepelak said. time ago. Timber is one of about a dozen residents at the CWWC, Timber visited Garden of the Gods as part of Earth Day including four coyotes and two foxes. Some were rescued events at the park. His residence is a three-quarter-acre en- from fur farms, which slaughter animals for their fur; others closure at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center’s facilities were rescued from “guaranteed hunt” farms, which allow in Divide, Colo. hunters to pay to hunt an animal within a small enclosure— Tina Brown and Bonnie Sepelak accompanied Timber to “I compare it to shooting fi sh in a barrel,” Ms. Sepelak said. educate the public about myths and facts about wolves. Visitors can tour the CWWC’s facility by making “A lot of people have misguided fears of wolves that reservations. The CWWC’s Web site, www.wolfeducation. go back to the 1600s,” Ms. Sepelak said. The last reported org, suggests reserving a tour at least a week in advance. incident of a healthy wolf attacking a human was in 1914; A donation of $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and actual encounters between wild wolves and humans are younger supports the organization’s non-profi t mission to rare, contrary to children’s tales such as “Little Red Riding protect wolves and inform the public. Hood.” “We try to keep the wolves in as natural a facility as pos- “A wolf is far more likely to run from you than attack sible,” Ms. Sepelak said. you,” Ms. Sepelak added. “Their fi rst response is to fl ee Habitats offer trees to provide shade, underground dens from humans. Wolves can hear up to a mile away and can to help the wolves stay cool and ponds during the summer smell up to 10 miles away, so it’s rare to see them.” months. Each habitat houses one male and one female, At the Wolf and Wildlife Center’s presentation, more which helps avoid fi ghts that are part of a pack hierarchy. than 100 people had that opportunity. Among the audience After the presentation, Little Bear met Ms. Sepelak, that gathered to see Timber was Little Bear. Upon fi rst see- Heather, age 5, and her father, Capt Travis Herbelin, conduct a search near 30th Street in front Ms. Brown and Timber. She got to hug the young canine of the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. Heather, a Daisy Scout, and her father, a chemistry in- ing the 6-year-old canine, her eyes gleamed, and she broke for several moments. The two parted, but reluctantly—Ms. structor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, picked up a pound of trash in their fi rst half hour of work. out in a wide, adoring smile. Brown and Ms. Sepelak spent several minutes trying to Many people in the audience adored Timber, but few coax Timber into the back of their vehicle. people have what it takes to properly care for such an ani- As they left, Little Bear looked skyward, her hands mal. While Colorado legally allows wolf dogs to be kept as upraised, and asked reverently: “Grandfather, what do you photos by Staff Sgt. Don Branum pets, the animals do not make good pets, Ms. Sepelak said. have planned for me now?” Courtney and her mother, Master Sgt. Lavonne Green, scan for trash along the side of 30th Street. Courtney is enrolled in the Interna- tional Baccalaureate program, which requires its students to participate in community service.