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Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Vol. 48 No. 48

Photo by Senior Airman Shawn Clements Get it n’ go An F-15E Strike Eagle refuels during a mission over Iraq. The aircraft and its crew are deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Strike Eagle crews support operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. The photographer, Senior Airman Shawn Clements, is from the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office. He is currently deployed as a member of a Forward Public Affairs Office. The Public Affairs journeyman joined a KC-135 air-to-air refueling mission while in the deployed location. The photo and information can be seen as a news photo on the www. af.mil website.

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Inside This Issue: Blotter ... 6 At Your Service ... 12 Snow Call 556-SNOW SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 FROM THE TOP Commander sends holiday greetings By General Lance W. Lord 1775. Americans are free to celebrate whatever holiday extra moment to ensure you are being safe. The holi- Air Force Space Command commander we choose because of the freedom our military has day season often brings a combination of hustle and given this nation for over 200 years. bustle and winter weather. That combination creates an As the holiday season approaches, we have an We wish the holiday season could be a time of added measure of risk we all must be aware of. A few opportunity to slow down and enjoy the company of peace for all, but in some corners of the world it will extra moments spent focusing on safety will ensure the family and friends. Regardless of spiritual beliefs, the not be peaceful. Many American servicemen and holiday season remains a joyous celebration. winter holiday season is a time to reflect on the gifts in women will spend the holidays away from their fami- The entire nation is grateful for your service and our lives and to be thankful for them. lies. They will spend it working to deliver the gift of sacrifices that allow us to celebrate the holidays in free- One of the greatest gifts Americans enjoy is the freedom to others who are less fortunate than we are. dom and security. I am proud of each of the nearly gift of freedom. As members of our Armed Forces and We ask you to keep those military members and their 40,000 men and women of AFSPC and I thank you for the civilians who support our mission, you continue families in your thoughts. your dedicated commitment to our great nation. the proud tradition of defending freedom that first As you travel to be with family and friends, or Beccy and I wish all of you a joyful holiday sea- began with the patriots of the American Revolution in just travel around town, we encourage you to take an son and a peaceful and prosperous new year.

Team Colorado; amazingly fit 21st Space Wing By Staff Sgt. Denise Johnson mission and requirements of the Air Fitness and Sports Center Track. Commander’s Call 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Force, we have to take a minute to “It’s a great way to prepare for recognize them,” said Al Strait, 21st the fitness test and to have fun at the There will be a Units across the 21st Space Space Wing director of staff. “I same time,” said Capt. Sean Tunaley, Commander’s Call encourage all units and leaders out Deputy Branch Chief, Core C2. “We Wing are preparing to take their fit- for the 21st Space Wing ness tests prior to the Dec. 30 dead- there to follow this example. Have did the race last year, too. It was a line through unit physical training fun, increase morale and get fit – it’s great success.” 2 p.m. Dec. 22 and wing Fit-to-Fight exercises. a perfect combination.” Teams must complete tasks at the Base Auditorium Team Colorado, made up of Team Colorado will divide 120 at each location prior to advancing Electronic Systems Center of its members into teams for a to the next location. Scores are based Detachment 5 and the Space and unique Fit-to-Fight competition. The on time – there are a variety of Missile Systems Center Logistics, is event will begin at the gym where penalties that may be incurred for no exception. The team will be participants will race to different infractions such as talking above a hosting a unit version of the television locations on base competing for the whisper in the library or running reality show, “The Amazing Race,” best overall time. The nine locations in the library, commissary or BX. from 2 p.m. until approximately 4:30 include Peterson Air Force Base’s The teams return to the gym once all p.m. today at the base gym. Base Exchange, Commissary, tasks are completed. “Anytime our folks are getting Library, Bowling Alley, picnic area, The 21st Space Wing will host out there and enjoying themselves in Air and Space Museum, Officers a wing-wide Fit to Fight Dec. 21 at a healthy manner, while meeting the Club, dormitory and a finish at the Eagle Park. Action Line Submitting Action Lines addressing the chain of command, call the Action Line at one were to inadvertently walk or run into the path of the The Action Line is a direct link to the 21st Space 556-7777 or fax 556-7848. tube. However, the aircraft displays are specifically situ- Wing commander. It should be used when other ated to prevent such an occurrence (i.e. off the sidewalks Safety addresses display hazard and away form normal foot traffic). And we’ve tried to avenues have failed. Concerns should be addressed Question: Can something be done about the design our displays and the supporting walkways, pads, at the lowest possible level in the chain of command Pitot tube on the jet behind the Officers’ Club? The and landscaping to help with that. and elevated as necessary. Pitot tube is about head height. I am concerned Moreover, the aircraft are maintained to be as his- Though not required, Action-Line users should someone may get injured. Can some sort of protec- torically accurate as possible. At this time, we believe leave point-of-contact information when submitting tion be placed on it? placing a cover over the Pitot tubes would detract from an Action Line. This will allow those who are Answer: Thank you for your interest in the safety the historical accuracy of the displays and the covers are addressing the concern to clarify the information of our people. The 21st Space Wing safety office staff difficult to secure. More importantly, there have been no and respond, if necessary. Not all responses are printed, investigated the potential hazard associated with the reported mishaps associated with the tubes. Thanks however, if information allows, a response will be F-102A. Like many other static aircraft displays on base, again for your concern. If you have further questions, rendered in another format. the Pitot tube is low enough to cause an injury if some- If satisfactory results have not been attained by please contact Luis Harris at 556-8001. A Moment in Time

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For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Military Airman Mandy Weightman Newspapers, (719) 634-3223 Ext. 207. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified 632 mph and sustains greater G-force advertisement should call 556-5241. Layout and Design than ever endured in recorded decelera- Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer. For submission Kara Magana tion tests. The test determines that 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 humans can survive ejection from air- be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. craft at supersonic speeds. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 3 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS Air Force IMAX film makes local premier Log Entry VI: By Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez Air Force Print News Practice, practice, practice Editor’s note: This is the sixth in a keeps an aircraft flying, “Lift,” fails, then the The IMAX film “Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag” premiers series of articles written by retired Lt. Col. nose will drop. That’s called a “stall.” A Friday in Colorado Springs at the Cinemark IMAX theater. The film P.C. “Chevy” Chevallard, former command- “spin” occurs when the pilot fails to keep the opens to the general public Saturday. Show locations, information about er/conductor of the U.S. Air Force Academy control of the rudder coordinated, which con- the film and a five-minute preview are all available online at Band here. The colonel is a student pilot in trols the “yaw” or the right and left lateral www.fighterpilotfilm.com. pursuit of his private pilot’s license through movement of the nose; and the ailerons, The movie premiered Dec. 2 at the Smithsonian Museum, the Peterson Air Force Base Aero Club. which control the “roll” or the banking Udvar-Hazy Center, near Washington D.C. The movie is the first large movement of the wings. format film to showcase the U.S. Air Force. Veteran filmmaker By P.C. “Chevy” Chevallard At any rate, a spin is a very bad thing. Stephen Low directed the film. Space Observer stringer writer Unless you know how to recover from In the new movie, viewers follow Capt. John Stratton, an F-15 these situations, your flight could end Eagle fighter pilot, as he participates in a two-week long Red Flag exer- abruptly. Accordingly, in the flying business, cise at , Nev. So the time-worn story goes, virtuoso you plan for failure and practice how to A typical exercise pits “friendly” blue forces against “hostile” red violinist Jascha Heifetz was hailed by a recover in order to survive. forces in mock combat situations. Blue forces are made up of units from man on a New York street many years ago. That’s true in show business, too, the U.S Air Force and its sister services as well as units from American The man asks Heifetz, “How do you except there, it’s called a “day job” and in a allies. Red forces are composed of aircrews from Red Flag’s adversary get to Carnegie Hall?” Heifetz replied very unusual few, “a savings account.” tactics division, who fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (without breaking his stride), “Practice, Emergency engine restart/forced land- “Fighter Pilot” covers more than just the flying part of a Red Flag. practice, practice.” ing: If while out on a highway, your car The film also covers those who put aircraft in the air and who support Unfortunately, practice – at least actual engine quits, you can gently ease ‘er off onto the Air Force mission: engine mechanics, crew chiefs, firefighters, even flying practice – is something I’ve not done a shoulder, get out, raise the hood and either those who get up early to do the morning “FOD walk.” much of recently. Thanks to take-no-prison- fix the problem or sit tight until your IMAX films rival the standard movie theater experience in both ers, overstay-your-welcome-houseguest- road service shows up to do it for you. picture and sound quality. The film itself is about 10 times larger than from-Hades-lingering, and no-kidding-med- Obviously, things are a bit different when what is used in a regular movie theater. The extra size means more pic- ically-grounding-me-from-flying-status you’re a thousand feet up. At that moment, ture information, which translates to a larger, clearer image on the sinus infection, I haven’t taken wing in more neither gravity, nor Einstein’s “space-time- screen. IMAX movie screens can be up to eight stories tall. than three weeks. For a slow learning, gray- continuum” is your friend. You’ve got very Sound quality at an IMAX theater is unsurpassed. The setup beard student pilot like me, this could be a little time to get the engine restarted or to includes 44 speakers grouped into six clusters behind the screen and at very bad thing. prepare for a forced landing on some the rear of the theater. The setup allows viewers to hear with everything Thanks to Peterson’s Aero Club train- farmer’s field – if you’re lucky. from the roar of a jet engine to the sound of a pin dropping. The film ing, I’ve managed to practice takeoffs, land- In the Air Force’s T-41C trainers which has been shown at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at ings, basic flying maneuvers, power-on and are military versions of the ever-popular Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, since Saturday. power-off stall recovery, emergency engine restart procedures, and yes, even forced land- Cessna 172 – the emergency engine restart ings. How? Well, to quote Chevy Chase’s procedure is perfect for “chair flying.” You USPS offers shipping character, Ty Webb, in the movie can visualize the control panel. Caddyshack, “There is a force in the universe Some students use poster-size photo- that makes things happen ... and all you have graphs of it as a visual aid and practice materials for military to do is get in touch with it. Stop thinking ... the procedure by moving their right hand With so many military fam- let things happen ... and be the ball.” across eight engine controls. This life-saving ilies scrambling to ship holiday Actually the universal force that’s procedure is about having a pre-determined care packages to loved ones enabled me to stay sharp is similarly Zen- recovery plan in your pilot’s bag of tricks, deployed around the world, U.S. like: it’s called “chair flying.” All you do is keep it well-rehearsed, and for the sake of Postal Service officials are step- sit in a chair (or in the cockpit of a parked your passengers, acting like nothing’s wrong ping in to make things easier. plane, if you’re lucky) and pretend you’re fly- even if they happen to notice the prop has They are offering free pack- ing. Without the pressures or distractions of almost stopped spinning. ing materials. A special kit trying not to buzz Peterson Air Force Base, Again, it’s about the same in show includes 10 boxes; 10 customs you systematically envision what’s going on business. When jazz players forget the forms with envelopes; 10 “Mili- inside and outside your aircraft. You can stop, melody, they revert to the underlying chords Pac” shipping envelopes, which USPS and Military Postal pull out your notes, figure out what you did and make something up; when actors are specially printed for military Service officials work hand in wrong and start again. forget a line, they go right to time-proven mailing addresses; and a roll of hand to support troops deployed “Chair flying” works because practice, audience distracters like telling a joke, Priority Mail tape. to Iraq and Afghanistan. Mail practice, practice works. It’s true for flying, smashing a prop, or taking a pratfall; and Sue Brennan, Postal Service centers in New York, San and I found it was just as true in show busi- when singers – singers are my favorite – spokeswoman, said they started Francisco and Miami have ness. Indeed, the processes of getting to forget lyrics, they start singing any words the service Oct. 25 as an exten- processed more than 100-million Carnegie Hall and getting to halls of air have that come to mind having lots of vowels in sion of an offer it provides to all pounds of mail for deployed a lot more in common than not. Here are a them (singers love singing in Italian because mailers. By calling a toll-free troops since early 2003, Ms. few examples of what I mean: its almost all vowels and almost no one number, anyone can request free Brennan said. At its high point, Flap management: “First things first” is knows the words anyway). shipping materials. mail to the Persian Gulf region a must in both worlds. When flying, you must Of course if your emergency engine She added that postal offi- reached 400,000 pounds a day. be aware of the position of your flaps at all restart procedures fail, you’re going to land cials were getting deluged with Since the beginning of times. This is called “flap management.” In without engine power. To do so, you config- requests from military families – Operation Iraqi Freedom, more show business the parallel is better termed ure the aircraft to get the best glide speed, about 1,000 calls a day since late than 650 dedicated contract “flop management,” but the situation is about scan the terrain and select a suitable field September. In response, they flights have carried mail to the the same. To keep the show from crashing, you can glide to. You must consider wind developed the kit containing the region. A daily 747-series freight- you’d better slow down, shape up and extend speed and direction, the length of the field most popular items ordered to er carries military mail to South- yourself to the max. and its obstacles. You especially want to send packages to the troops. west Asia, Ms. Brennan said. To get it off the ground you’d better avoid landing on farmers. To order the special kit, call The number of contract retract your ego, check your pants zipper is in About forced landings: Fliers say, (800) 610-8734 and request Care flights carrying mail to the region the fully retracted and locked position and “Any landing you can walk away from is Kit 4. Officials will ship the kit by more than doubled in mid- never, ever look back. successful.” Producers say about the same Priority Mail; delivery is usually November, she said, and they are Stalls, spins and slow flight recovery a thing: “Any production [even a stinko] can within a couple of days, Ms. expected to remain at that level student pilot practices critical flying maneu- succeed if the guy gets the girl and the show Brennan said. Although the pack- through late December. vers to learn what to do if the airplane wants has a happy ending.” ing materials are free, shippers (Courtesy of American to stop flying. If it flies too slowly with its To get where you want to go, you’ve got must still pay postage costs. Forces Press Service) nose too high in the air, the lifting force that to practice, practice, practice. SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 NEWS

Program open season. This will be the only time Federal website at http://www.opm.gov/insure/04/index.asp, Personnel Corner employees may enroll in the Flexible Spending Account contact the automated phone line at (800) 540-4047 or program for 2005, outside of a qualified status change. http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/dpc/best/Newsletters/B PETERSON ALS SEEKS Employees previously enrolled who wish to continue in EST_Newsletter_Oct_04.pdf . NEW INSTRUCTOR the Flexible Spending Account program for 2005 FITNESS SCORES DON’T The Peterson Airman Leadership School is looking must make a positive enrollment during open season. for someone to join their instructor team. Applicants For information, visit www.FSAFEDS .com or contact BELONG IN PERFORMANCE REPORTS must be a staff sergeant or staff sergeant select. To a counselor at (877) 372-3337 or (800) 952-0450. Raters can’t put fitness scores in a member’s performance report. However, the exclusion of a score apply, members must submit an application package UNIFORM TIPS OFFERED with a 5-inch by 7-inch official photograph. For infor- does not prevent a commander from issuing a referral mation, call Master Sgt. Ron Luvisi at 556-7737. ON HAIR STANDARDS report when a member continues to display poor Hair must be clean, well groomed and neat. If hair fitness or has not demonstrated fitness improvement. PETERSON ANNOUNCES CAREER is dyed, it must look natural. In addition, hair must not In those cases, referral comments should focus on the ASSISTANCE ADVISOR JOB VACANCY contain excessive amounts of grooming aids, touch eye- reasons or behavior resulting in poor fitness, in lieu of Peterson Air Force Base is accepting applications brows when groomed or protrude below the front band the numerical score itself. to fill the wing Career Assistance Advisor position. of properly worn headgear. Exception: hair may be visi- FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER Interested master sergeants should contact Senior ble in front of women’s flight caps. Master Sgt. Dan Voss at 556-9226 or DSN 834-9226. OFFERS TIPS ON STRESS, HOLIDAYS EVALUATORS CAN ONLY STRATIFY The stress experienced during the holidays is often MILITARY PERSONNEL FLIGHT OFFERS PERSONNEL WITHIN RATING CHAIN due to the expectations placed on others and ourselves. GUIDANCE ON PHYSICAL TRAINING Evaluators can only stratify personnel within the Trying to be all things to everyone, regardless of the UNIFORM WEAR their direct rating chain and/or scope. For example, func- strain it places upon people mentally, physically or finan- tional members on a base cannot compare and stratify cially, can leave people vulnerable to illness and acci- The Chief of Staff of the Air Force has approved administrative personnel in the squadron against all dents. It is important people take care of themselves. the policy for wear of the Physical Training uniform. The administrative members assigned to other base units. Below are some helpful ideas to make the holidays more intent of the policy is for wear of the physical training Similarly, functional communities at higher headquarters meaningful and less stressful: uniform at all organized physical training functions. cannot compare their staff officers with members out- ! Get enough sleep Mandatory wear date will be established at a later time. side the immediate staff or across the Air Force. ! Eat well and slowly Any combination of physical training uniform items may be worn together, jacket with T-shirt, T-shirt with shorts FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH ! Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and or pants; physical training uniform items will not be ! Recognize that alcohol, cigarettes, tranquilizers, BENEFITS PROGRAM OPENS SEASON and other drugs increase stress worn with any civilian clothing. The annual Federal Employees’ Health Benefits ! Plan regular exercise into your schedule FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT OPEN open season will be open through Saturday. Civilian ! Take time for yourself SEASON PROGRAM CLOSES employees may enroll, change health plans or options, or ! Eliminate what you consider the most unpleas- cancel enrollment during this time. Air Force-serviced This program offers two types of flexible spending ant task of the holidays civilian employees will make elections or changes via accounts: a health care flexible spending account and a ! Plan ahead the web-based Employee Benefits Information System dependent care flexible spending account. Employees ! Express your feelings or the automated phone system. Changes will become may enroll in either one or both types of accounts. The ! Reach out to someone who is lonely or in need effective Jan. 9. For additional information on the open season will be held through Saturday. These are the ! Buy yourself something special Federal Employees’ Health Benefits program, health same dates as the Federal Employees Health Benefits ! Volunteer with friends or family plans, comparisons, enrollment procedures, visit OPM’s SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 5 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS BRIEFS GOVERNMENT E-MAIL residing stateside, spouses of Title 10 AGR/Reservists gibility requirements, opportunities and application on extended active duty and surviving spouses of procedures will be discussed. The next briefing is Dec. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY deceased members are also eligible candidates. For 29. Call 556-4064 to register. Air Force employees may use government-pro- information or an application, call the Family vided e-mail for official use only. Use of government Support Center at 556-6141 or visit the Air Force Aid LOCAL SCOUTS MEET ON PETERSON e-mail is consent to monitoring. E-mail should be used Girl Scout Troop 422 meets at 6 p.m., Mondays Society’s web site at www.afas.org. in support of the Air Force mission, including morale at the Peterson Chapel. This troop is for girls ages 11 uses during deployments. Users should be profession- ENLISTED CORPS ELIGIBLE FOR to 17. Units are developing for younger girls which al and careful in their correspondence and always con- SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY will also meet on Mondays. For information, call sider operational security. Users should not put classi- The Armed Forces Communications and Laura Pitcher at 392-1102. Cub Scout Pack 99 meets fied material in unclassified e-mail, distribute copy- Electronics Association is accepting applications from at 6:30 p.m., Thursdays at the Peterson Chapel. Cub righted materials without owner consent, use for com- for assistance with college costs enlisted people in the Scout Packs are for boys ages 7 through 10. For infor- mercial or financial gain, degrade network perform- Colorado military community. Enlisted members do mation, call Wendy Jendrick, cubmaster, at 637-0397. ance by overloading the network with chain letters, not have to be a member of AFCEA to apply. Boy Scout Troop 199 meets at 7 p.m., Wednesdays at jokes and broadcast messages, use someone else’s Applicants must be enlisted military members in the the Enlisted Club. Boy Scout Troops are open to boys identity or use unprofessional language. Rocky Mountain Chapter area, which includes Fort ages 11 to 17. For information, call Alex Welton, LOCALS COLLECT GIFTS Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy and Buckley, scoutmaster, at 574-8970. Schriever and Peterson Air Force bases. They must ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARD FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS also have education expenses greater than the total of Local Colorado Springs residents are joining tuition assistance, G.I. Bill benefits and other grants or OFFERS PART-TIME JOBS American Airlines employees in collecting Christmas The Alabama Air National Guard is seeking peo- scholarships received for classes taken. There are also presents for wounded American Soldiers in a German ple to fill part-time vacancies in various career fields. other requirements. For information, call Senior hospital. American Airlines/Airline Ambassadors For information, call Master Sgt. Vonsetta Roberts at Master Sgt. Mark Everson at 554-8570. would like to bring the holidays to them by hand deliv- (334) 394-7191, DSN 358-9191, (800) 368-4481 or e- ering the gifts. The drive will be held through today. PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE mail [email protected]. Donations include: sweat suits, caps, T-shirts and OFFERS ACCELERATED COURSES HONOR GUARD SEEKS APPLICANTS sweatshirts (all sizes for men and women), hygiene The Pikes Peak Community College Military items, socks, games, playing cards, game boys, inter- Members of the Peterson Honor Guard are look- Programs weekend classes have taken on a new for- ing for new members. Applicants must be a technical national calling cards, stationery and envelopes, disc mat. The classes are now required to meet for the full players and compact disc music. For information or to or master sergeant. To apply, members must submit a 45 contact hours in the classroom. Students will meet resume or biography, a copy of their past five enlisted donate, contact Dennis Speer at 233-3714 or e-mail Fridays and Saturdays for four consecutive weekends, [email protected]. performance reports and an 8-inch by 10-inch official with the exception of weekends containing holidays. photograph. For information, call 556-8029. AIR FORCE AID SOCIETY For information, call Ron Shields at 574-1169. UNIVERSITY OFFERS OFFERS EDUCATION GRANTS EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS The Air Force Aid Society’s General H. Arnold PROGRAM ON HOMELAND SECURITY COMMISSIONING BRIEFINGS The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Education Grant Program awards $1,500 in grants to Enlisted members interested in learning about sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 through the Network Information and Space Security commissioning opportunities may attend one of the Center, has developed a set of graduate courses lead- AGR/Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR monthly commissioning briefings offered at the performing full-time active duty, retired reservists ing to a certificate in homeland security. The courses Education Center. Interested members can find out were developed in consultation with officials as U.S. with 20 or more years of qualifying service and more about Officer Training School and Reserve deceased Air Force members. Active-duty spouses Northern Command. For information, e-mail Warren Officer Training Corps programs. Information on eli- Lotzbire at [email protected]. SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 NEWS

Private Property. Their First Sergeants were notified and persuade it in his backyard with cereal. Guess the horse responded to pick up their belligerent troops. The hus- didn’t even know Trix are for kids. Patrols responded and band’s First Sergeant let him cool off first though, leav- were at a loss on what to do with the horse since El Paso ing him in the hands of Security Forces for five hours! County Humane Society and the Colorado Springs The following real-life events, from around Peterson, Pretty much a “time-out” for adults. Act like a child and Humane Society both refused to respond and take cus- are to inform you of crimes, accidents and events occurring on you’ll get treated like one. tody of the animal. Since the horse had to be taken out of base. These entries are recorded in the Peterson Police Blotter base housing, a good ol’ cornfed patrolman reflected and reprinted for situational awareness: A SAD HALLOWEEN - OCT. 31 back to his 18 years on the farm/ranch and haltered the Security Forces received one of the most depress- **Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer staff may beast with cordon rope (normally used to rope off air- ing calls that they get, a child is found in a vehicle, the make light of blotter entries, the intent is to call attention to craft) walked the horse out of base housing and into an windows are rolled down, in extremely cold circum- our security and law enforcement concerns. However, our vig- enclosed area at the Child Development Center play ilant security forces team treat each incident seriously and stances, with no parents visible. Security Forces had a ground. Numerous and curious residents of Peterson that according to the rules and regulations. “Pumpkin Patrol” set up to ensure everybody had a safe passed the patrolman inquired if the Security Forces Halloween. They were the ones who did an outstanding CHEAP NIGHT OUT – OCT. 30 were starting up a Mounted Patrol. Finally, after hours job discovering the toddler in the vehicle. Fortunately the Army and Air Force Exchange Services store with this horse, the Security Forces were able to come in youngster seemed to be all right despite the harsh condi- detectives apprehended an elderly woman for stealing contact with a possible owner of the horse. The, soon to tions. The “Pumpkin Patrol” discovered the “father” of some mascara and some eyewear make-up worth a be apparent, extremely intoxicated civilian owner was the child over a block away from the child even before whopping $49. Trying to look nice for a night out on the driven to Peterson by his wife and then escorted by a law enforcement patrols arrived on scene, kudos again to town. If you read this section of the newspaper you will patrol to take this nuisance horse away. It also became them. Security Forces transported the “father” back to realize that something very similar to this happened just apparent the owner thought the horse was a donkey, not the Security Forces Squadron to process him for Child the other week. What is going on? Well, the same thing a horse. About 10 or so Security Forces members, one of Neglect. The infant was taken to a responsible friend of happened this time, as did the last time someone which grew-up with constant contact with horses, came the father’s. When the First Sergeant was asked to shoplifted beauty supplies from the Base Exchange. in contact with the animal and they all decided respond to pick up his troop, he guessed who it was with- Base Exchange privileges were suspended and the pil- it was a horse, but the owner swore that it was a out Security Forces even telling him because the airman fering princess was hooked-up with a summons for donkey. The same cowpoke Security Forces member was involved in a couple of almost equally revolting shoplifting by Colorado Springs Police Department. stood diligently out in the blistering cold with the crimes previous to this one. The First Sergeant arrived at Does anybody realize the BX has more cameras than donkey/mule/horse/whatever keeping it calm, cuddled the Security Forces Squadron and took custody of the Fort Knox? If you’re shoplifting and haven’t been caught and safe until the tipsy owner arrived. The drunken parent. Is the message clear? Child neglect is not tolerat- yet, the store detectives know who you are and watch owner gladly walked the horse off the installation into ed! Another thing to show the complete gravity of the sit- your every move when you are in the BX. The holidays the sunset never to be heard from again, at least that is uation – “Pumpkin Patrol” was cut short due to the are fast approaching, don’t be one of the many that get what Security Forces hopes anyway. extreme inclement weather conditions. detained for shoplifting over the holiday season. I’M TIRED OF WORK - NOV. 1 THREE ALARMS IN ONE DAY - NOV. 2 SOMEBODY ISN’T TOO HAPPY A member of the Navy turned himself into First, refer to the ‘Alarming Trends’ entry from the - OCT. 31 Security Forces at the Visitor’s Center for being AWOL. Dec. 2 issue and then think for a second. If Security Security Forces responded to a housing residence A check with the Naval Absentee Collection and Forces teams are forced to respond to false alarms, valu- because a concerned individual reported a possible Information Center confirmed his confession that he able resources are wasted and potential mishaps could domestic disturbance was in progress. When patrols was a deserter. A patrol transported the seaman to the occur. These false alarms detract from the security of the arrived at the house they found that a ‘happily’ married Security Forces Squadron to await a senior person from installation. It could be you who suffers when Security couple had been involved in some shady irate actions. his chain of command to pick him up. The seaman Forces teams are needed for a real-world response. The wife had discovered her husband driving a “friends” joined to see the world, but is most definitely only going People are put into danger due to false alarms. If you are vehicle and decided to throw everything she could find to see some nice scenery from Miramar or some other unclear on procedures involving your alarm system, then at it, to include: cake, eggs and a broken bottle. Then she fantabulous military prison. Guess the simple sailor’s get with your security manager. If that person is not locked her less than stellar husband out of the house. unauthorized vacation got a bit too boring and he turned available, then call the Security Forces alarms controller Not to be outdone by his wife, the husband broke into the himself in for the good life. Better to do the right thing at 556-7717. Like all Law Enforcement phone lines, this house and then successfully damaged the master bed- than never at all though. number is not to be called with frivolous questions, but room door by hitting it with his hands and feet. To top it if you have a valid concern, utilize it. Don’t be the one all off, his wife then threw a cell phone at him. Both were A HORSE IS A HORSE OF COURSE, who causes an unneeded response by Security Forces. military members and both got charged under the UNLESS IT IS A DONKEY - NOV. 1 * If you have any information on a crime or UCMJ. The husband was charged with Damage to A housing resident informed Security Forces he any of these blotter entires, report it to security Government Property and the wife for Damage to had discovered a horse roaming around and was able to forces at 556-4000. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 7 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS Safety offers holiday decorating tips It’s that time of year again - when children After setting in the attic/basement/garage happily start counting days and adults sadly for a year a complete inspection is the first count days. Why sadly? Besides the cold weath- priority. Check for fraying, broken wires, and er, lots of cooking, eating, alcohol, gift hunting, loose or broken sockets and discard sets that are children, parties and decorating, there’s the not in good condition - it’s cheaper to replace financial burden of the holiday season, as well. lights than a family member or a house. The 21st Space Wing Safety Office staff is Use lights made for the purpose intended - offering tips to help reduce stress and worry indoor lights should not be used outside associated with decorating. because they lack weatherproof connections. Trees Check for the Underwriters Laboratory Try to buy a tree with high moisture approval label on all lights or strings of content. Some methods for determining mois- lights being used. Don’t overload electrical ture content and the health of a tree are: circuits or extension cords. Use extension cords Stand the tree upright and tap the trunk solely for the purpose they are made for (do on the ground. If the tree loses an not use indoor cords outside). Turn off all deco- abundance of needles, then it isn’t fresh rative lights when leaving the house or retiring and is a high fire hazard. for the night. Luis Harris, 21st SW Safety Snap a small branch between your fingers office, also reminds people not to allow - if the branch breaks easily, chances are the tree children or pets to play with light strings, can- is too dry. Don’t buy this one. dlelights or other electrical decorations. These Needles that bend and cannot be easily decorations aren’t toys and could produce pulled from the tree are a good indication a deadly electric shock if they are misused. the tree is fresh. Decorations Once the tree is brought home, people If using “angel hair”, do not use in combi- should leave it outside until they are ready nation with spray-on flocking snow – if joined, to decorate. Remove two inches from the they are highly combustible. Holiday decora- base of the trunk of the tree. Place in a tions that are non-combustible or flame resist- sturdy, stable, tree holder and be certain to ant are good investments. When crafting your keep the stand filled with water. Place the own decorations, use flame resistant materials. tree away from all heat sources. Don’t place Candles should not be lit and displayed where the tree in an area that would block an emer- the chances of a mishap exist (windows with Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Jim Moody gency exit. Stabilize the tree with guy wires drapes/sheers/curtains, on trees, or in children’s It’s a Butte to the ceiling if small children or curious pets rooms). Don’t leave candles burning if there General Richard E. Webber, 21st Space Wing commander, will be in the immediate area. will not be anyone in the room. and Master Sgt. Robert Pascal, 20th Space Control Lights Plan ahead, use common sense and follow Squadron Space Surveillance Field Site Quality Assurance According to the U.S. Consumer Product these tips. It may save a life and keep families Evaluator, stand beside “The Fence” Nov. 9 at Elephant Safety Commission, 3,110 people made safe through the holiday season. Butte, N.M., a 21st Space Wing Geographically Separated emergency room visits last year due to (Courtesy of the 21st Space Wing Safety Unit. The Fence is a Space Surveillance System antenna used as part of an antenna field. electrical decoration mishaps. Office) SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 9 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS Outreach program takes aim on drugs By Senior Master Sgt. Ty Foster and school-age children, as well as 21st Space Wing Public Affairs active-duty members.” They employ a number of tools in Drugs are everywhere. They’re this quest: the Red Ribbon Campaign; available in our elementary, middle and Drug Education For Youth, commonly high schools. People can find them in called DEFY; Drug Abuse Resistance our work places, in bars and on the Education, or DARE; community anti- streets. They’re in our universities, drug coalitions; military youth and teen colleges and the military. programs, Community Health Fairs; Given the easy access to drugs, base sponsored community activities the Pikes Peak Region Drug Demand and mentoring programs. Reduction Team has their work cut out “Project ALERT – Adolescent for them. This team, comprised of Learning Experience in Resistance members from Cheyenne Mountain Air Training – is a school-based drug pre- Force Station, the U.S. Air Force vention program for middle- Academy, Peterson and Schriever Air grade youth,” said Claudie Cleveland, Force bases, takes their war on drugs Peterson AFB DDR program manager. into the streets of Colorado Springs. Facilitators use participatory activities It’s not uncommon for five or six and videos to help motivate adoles- of the members to be seen at one of the cents against drug use during an many local elementary schools, youth intense 8-week program. Courtesy photo and community centers, YMCA or “We teach the skills and LEFT TO RIGHT: Retired Lt. Col. Gregory A. Smith, former deputy command- even a shopping mall, said John Moore strategies needed to resist pro-drug er of the 721st Mission Support Group, checks out substance abuse materi- Sr., Cheyenne Mountain AFS Drug pressures and to establish non-drug- als provided by John Moore, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Drug Demand Reduction program manager. using norms,” he said. Demand Reduction program manager, and Robert Wiggins, now DDR pro- Their campaign cuts a wider swath by “People need to know drug abuse gram manager at Schriever AFB during Red Ribbon Week in November 2003. including churches, health centers, is increasing, not decreasing,” he said. hotels, fraternity and sorority meetings. “Nearly every day, someone is ribbons and a wide variety of toys carry National Drug Control Strategy, In short, they’ve taken community experimenting with something new on the drug-prevention message into Mr. Moore said. outreach to a whole new level. the illegal drug market. Communities homes and the community at large, This education campaign to pre- “Our prevention efforts cross and families need to know this isn’t Mr. Cleveland said. vent and deter drug use is one of the all cultural and ethnic lines,” Mr. just an urban issue.” Their outreach efforts are part of two primary functions of the Air Moore said. That’s why the Pikes Peak Region the Air Force’s Drug Demand Force’s program. The other, drug test- Who falls into their target DDR Team has taken their program Reduction Program. ing, is what most Air Force people age group? into Colorado Springs school districts. The program is designed to think of when asked about the service’s “Anyone from fourth graders to In addition to instruction, the team has enhance mission effectiveness and fos- DDR program, he said. senior citizens,” he said. “Outreach distributed thousands of dollars worth ter a drug free environment through a The bottom line is simple. activities are intended to reduce of incentive items throughout the comprehensive program of education, “Illegal drug use affects all walks the risk of drug abuse among Air region. Now, T-shirts, water bottles, prevention, deterrence and community of life, so no one is immune,” Mr. Force family members, retirees, pens and pencils, activity books, red outreach in support of President’s Cleveland said. Officials announce distribution dates for tax statements As the end of the year approaches, Defense must be mailed between Dec. 17 and 29. 1099Rs: mailed Dec. 17. Finance and Accounting Service officials announced ! Annuitant Annual Statements: will be available ! VSI/SSB W2s: mailed between Jan. 4 and 5. the schedule for distributing 2004 tax statements. online Monday and mailed between Dec. 28 and 29. ! Travel W2s: mailed between Jan. 10 and 11. The schedule lists when service members, mili- ! Annuitant 1099R: available online Dec. 14, must be ! 1099INTs: mailed between Jan. 10 and 11. tary retirees and annuitants and defense civilian mailed between Dec. 27 and 29. “During the months of January, February and employees can access statements through myPay and ! Reserve W2s: available online Dec. 27, must be March 2004, an average of 1.4 million myPay users when they can anticipate receiving a copy in the mail. mailed between Jan. 4 and 5. viewed their tax statements each month. We continue Customers can view, save and print tax state- ! Civilian W2s: available online Jan. 6, must be to encourage users to view and print their statements ments from myPay at https://mypay.dfas.mil. mailed between Jan. 10 and 14. online,” said Jim Pitt, director of electronic commerce Tax statements will be available as follows: ! Active Duty W2s: available online Jan. 14 must be at DFAS’ military and civilian pay services. “Earlier ! Retired Annual Statement: became available online mailed between Jan. 18 and 24. access to W-2s and other tax statements is another way Saturday, must be mailed between Dec. 17 and 29. The following statements are available only by mail: myPay gives users control of their pay information.” ! Retired 1099R: will be available online Monday, ! Special Compensation for Severely Disabled (Courtesy of Air Force Print News)

The Academy Band announces their holiday schedule: Holly and Ivy Holiday Concert 3 p.m. Sunday at the Colorado Springs World Arena

Tickets available at World Arena Box Office Family members and friends can send online holiday greet- or Ent Federal Credit Union ings to Airmen deployed to Iraq this holiday season through “Holidays in the Rockies” the Iraq Newslink Web site. The greetings are free and will be The USAF Academy Band presents the posted on the site beginning Nov. 15. Greetings should be following television schedule: text-only (no photos or graphics), 50 words or less. For infor- mation on the site’s online holiday greeting program, visit the Rocky Mountain PBS: Iraq Newslink home page at www.afnews.af.mil/iraq/ and Dec. 24 - 4 p.m.; Dec. 25 - 7 p.m.; select the “Send a holiday greeting” button on the right side of the page. To see posted greetings, go to www.afnews. Channel 5/30 (NBC) af.mil/greetings.htm after Nov. 15. Dec. 24 - 10:35 p.m.; Dec. 25 - 11 a.m. SPACE OBSERVER 10 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 NEWS Chanukah; holiday of miracles Chanukah began at sundown Wednesday and goes through Dec. 15 By Louis Steinberg dling of the Menorah that had been desecrated and self and one’s family, by increasing and intensifying the 50th Mission Support Squadron extinguished by the enemy. The victory has been cele- light of the Torah and Mitzvot in the everyday experi- brated annually ever since, during these eight days of ence, even as the Chanukah Lights are kindled in grow- With Chanukah upon us, I extend to you herewith Chanukah, especially by lighting the Chanukah ing numbers from day to day. But though it begins a my sincere wishes for a happy and inspiring holiday. Menorah. The lighting also represents a message of the home, it does not stop there. Such is the nature of light The message of Chanukah is important and timely to triumph of freedom over oppression, of spirit over mat- that when one kindles a light for one’s own benefit, it all Jews, but even more so to Jews living in surround- ter, of light over darkness. benefits also all who are in the vicinity. Indeed, the ings with comparatively little Jewish vitality and activ- It is a timely and reassuring message, for the Chanukah Lights are expressly meant to illuminate the ity. It is precisely in such circumstance that Chanukah forces of darkness are ever present. Moreover, the dan- “outside,” symbolically alluding to the duty to bring offers many a useful lesson. ger does not come exclusively from outside; it often light also to those who, for one reason or another, still Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, recalls the lurks close to home, in the form of insidious erosionof walk in darkness. victory – more than 2,200 years ago – of a militarily time-honored values and principles that are the founda- What is true of the individual is true of a nation, weak but spiritually strong Jewish people over the tion of any decent human society. Needless to say, dark- especially the great United States, united under God, mighty forces of a ruthless enemy who had overrun the ness is not chased away by brooms and sticks, but by and blessed by God with material as well as spiritual Holy Land and threatened to engulf the land and its illumination. Our Sages said, “A little light expels a lot riches. It is the duty and privilege of this Nation to pro- people in darkness. of darkness.” mote all the forces of light both at home and abroad, The miraculous victory – culminated with the The Chanukah Light reminds us in a most obvi- and in a steadily growing measure. Best wishes for a rededication of the Sanctuary in Jerusalem and rekin- ous way that illumination begins at home, within one- joyous and spiritually uplifting Chanukah. Chapel Schedule Protestant Worship Services: Chapel Holiday Schedule Traditional Worship Service, 11 Catholic: Catholic Services: Protestant Services a.m. Sunday Weekday Mass, 11:35 a.m. Anticipatory Mass, 5 p.m. Dec. 7 Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Dec. 24 Sunday School 9:35 a.m. (except Monday) Immaculate Conception, 11:35 a.m. Dec. 8 Sunday Inspirational Service, Saturdays, 5 p.m. Family Mass, 5 p.m. Dec. 24 * The Chapel will be closed Dec. 30-31 12:30 p.m. Sunday Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Music Prelude, 11:30 p.m. Dec. 24 except during services. Contemporary Service, 5 p.m. Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m. Midnight Mass, midnight Dec. 24 For emergencies, call 556-4555. Sunday Mary, Mother of God Mass, 5 p.m. Dec. 31

*For more information - call the chapel at 556-4442 for available chapel programs.

ACROSS 60. Decorative Christmas plant Eaker 1. Reindeer 65. Way to get troops/equipment into 28. U.S. troop nickname for South Merry 4. Part of circle theater Korea 6. Type of sandwiches 67. Anger 30. Aphid 10. Head of school 68. “___ Father, who art in heaven”; 31. Places to rest Christmas! 12. Thin Lord’s prayer 32. Christmas Eve visitor 13. Navy equivalent to AFB 69. Reindeer with “bright, shiny nose” 34. Model Carol Answers on Page 17 16. “Alias” actress 70. Military pay statement, in brief 35. What 32 DOWN brings to child 17. Othello enemy 71. News org. 36. Canal 18. Spy org. 72. Places 38. Expression of regret 19. Great Lake 73. Having made legally valid will 39. Russian space station 20. Horse food before death 40. Period 22. First name of 53 DOWN DOWN 42. Type of kite, maybe? 24. Actress Taylor 1. Reindeer 45. Coiffures 25. Drill 2. Lawn tool 50. Sprites 26. Popular type for 62 DOWN 3. Type of admiral? 51. Inventor Whitney 29. Place to get 6 ACROSS 4. Actress Hathaway of “The 53. “The Tell-Tale Heart” poet 33. Food for reindeers? Princess Diaries” 56. Pores in epidermis of leaf or 37. One of Columbus’ ships 5. Dicken’s “A Christmas ___” stem 38. Doctor’s org. 6. Reindeer 57. Actress Lucy of “Charlie’s 41. Seep (2 words) 7. Grasslands Angels” 43. News org. founded by Ted Turner 8. Kid’s game? 58. Former California fort 44. Decoration for 62 DOWN 9. Christmas sight? 59. “Perry Mason” writer Gardner 46. Vote of agreement 11. Former White House spokesman 61. Mineral particles between sand 47. GMT -0500 Fleischer and clay 48. Region 14. General’s “helper” 62. Christmas item that gets a “top” 49. Compass dir. for Dallas to New 15. Tale 63. Remove Yo r k 21. Assist 64. Sea eagle 52. Type of computer storage disk 23. USAF command charged with 65. Craftsmanship 54. Popeye’s girl’s last name airlift 66. Make choice 55. ___ Alamos, N.M. 26. California city (Courtesy of Alaskan 57. Knowledge 27. USAF pioneer, Gen. ___ C. Command Public Affairs)

Museum closes for upgrades The Peterson Air and Space Museum will be closed Wednesday through Jan. 31, weather permitting, for heating, air conditioning and electrical upgrades. During this time, the main museum building (Bldg. 981) and hangar (Bldg. 979) will be unavailable for tours or events. The museum airpark will remain open, but visitors should be mindful of outside construction traffic and work around the affected buildings. The museum staff regrets any inconvenience the improvements may cause. For information, call 556-8314 or 556-8278. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 11 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS

Beginning Jan. 3, the Commissary will be open every day for a six-month trial period.

Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Commissary is Photo by 1st Lt. Paradon Silpasornprasit also open 30 minutes Commissary staff donate checks for Peterson Families prior to posted hours Bobby Mings, Peterson commissary store director, in conjunction with commissary business partners, provides $1,000 in commissary gift certificates to Chief Master Sgt. James E. Moody, to accommodate 21st Space Wing Command, Chief Friday in the 21st SW Headquarters Building. The certificates handicapped customers. will be included in holiday baskets given to Peterson families in need during the holiday season through the Caring Through Sharing drive.

Military members and their families are invited to answer members of all ages are welcome to attend. To volunteer, phones and emails from children around the world as North visit the NORAD-NORTHCOM portal at https://www. American Aerospace Defense Command marks noradnorthcom.mil/ and click on “50th Season of NORAD its 50th season of tracking Santa on Christmas Eve. Tracking Santa.” For information, call NORAD Public Affairs Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, but family at 554-3525. STRATCOM reorganization underway By Capt. Cristina Oxtra leader of the reorganization team, said four JFCCs will be space and global will leverage Department of Defense USSTRATCOM Public Affairs he is confident that the changes will strike; intelligence, surveillance and agencies in standing up the JFCCs for improve USSTRATCOM’s effective- reconnaissance; information opera- information operations and intelli- United States Strategic Command, ness and efficiency. tions; and missile defense. gence, surveillance and reconnaissance. located at Offutt Air Force Base near “Our J3 construct places all The reorganized USSTRATCOM Although this phase of the Omaha, Neb., has begun a comprehen- current operations-related activities will exercise overall command and con- realignment will develop more slowly, sive reorganization of its headquarters under one director,” General Campbell trol of the subordinate commands, inte- Campbell said the changes are part of element and a realignment of its sup- said. “This particular configuration grate planning across all mission areas the evolution of the organization and a porting commands. The command will ensures our operators, regardless of and advocate for needed capabilities to necessary step in maintaining continue to combine the synergy of the where around the world they may be fulfill component requirements. USSTRATCOM’s relevance in today’s U.S. strategic deterrent mission and the deployed, are all focused on the same Precise timelines for estab- global security environment. recently integrated space missions set of command priorities.” lishing full operating capability of “In the past, our complex with four previously unassigned In addition to the Director of the subordinate commands are still organizational structure caused the missions: global strike; information Global Operations or “J3,” the new being developed. services to struggle to pull together the operations; integrated missile defense; headquarters structure also establishes Because USSTRATCOM will various organizations supporting our global command, control, communica- the J1 as the Office of Manpower and provide some civilian and military missions. While each of our missions is tions, computers, intelligence, surveil- Personnel; the J5 as a Directorate of staffing to facilitate the establishment clearly distinguishable, they are all lance and reconnaissance. Plans and Policy; and a Directorate of of these subordinate commands, global in nature – spanning across mul- During the first phase of the reor- Capability and Resource Integration as General Campbell and his staff are tiple levels and lines of authority, across ganization, begun on Nov. 15, the com- a J8. This will posture the command to anticipating additional headquarters regional boundaries and intersecting mand is aligning functions to more plan, integrate, and provide leadership organizational changes. “We are work- with various national agencies,” closely resemble those at the for the command’s unique mission set. ing closely with the JFCC commanders General Campbell said. “I believe the Department of Defense’s Joint Staff and Realigning headquarters functions to identify how many people they will new construct reduces the layers within other unified combatant commands. is just one step in an overall strategy to need to fulfill their mission responsibil- the headquarters, introduces an oppor- The new organization incorporates the streamline USSTRATCOM’s opera- ities,” he said. “The initial staffing for tunity to reduce our footprint by mov- warfighting skills of intelligence, logis- tions to better support the warfighter. the JFCCs will be derived from the ing functions into the Joint Functional tics, command and control, communi- The command has also taken steps to existing commands, both Headquarters Component Commands, focuses the cations and computer systems under the create subordinate commands or Joint STRATCOM and the Army and Air services on a single service-led compo- control of the Director of Global Functional Component Commands that Force service commands. The stand-up nent, and establishes permanent com- Operations, commonly known in mili- will take over some current strategic of these organizations will require min- mands dedicated to a mission.” tary terms as the “J3.” functions like day-to-day planning and imal additional manpower, with some For information, contact the Major General Kevin Campbell, execution for USSTRATCOM’s pri- additional JFCC presence at Offutt.” USSTRATCOM internal information USSTRATCOM chief of staff and mary mission areas. The missions of the Additionally, USSTRATCOM branch at (402) 232-8996. SPACE OBSERVER 12 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 AROUND PETE

December is Wednesday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 10 Wednesday, Dec. 15 Drinking, Drugged ! Youth Recognition Ceremony Driving Awareness ! Chanukah 6 p.m. at the To submit information for the base calendar, R. P. Lee Youth Center Gym email [email protected] month

Wednesday, Dec. 15 Thursday, Dec. 16 Tuesday, Dec. 21 Wednesday, Dec. 22

! Single Parent Network meeting ! 21st Mission Support Group ! Wing Fit-to-Fight from 7-8 a.m. ! 21st Space Wing 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Family Change of Command in Eagle Park Commander’s Call 2 p.m. Support Center. at the Base Auditorium To RSVP, call 556-6141 SnoFest!!! makes great holiday gift By Margie Arnold For information, call 556-1733. 21st Services Squadron Lodging The resort offers special lodging When deciding what to get the whole discounts for SnoFest!!!. Rates start at $95 per family for the holidays this year, scrub the idea night for a deluxe studio, which accommodates of video games, some fad item of apparel or an There are numerous exciting events four people. The best deals go quickly. To appliance. Give the gift of SnoFest!!!: lodging, during the three-day experience. reserve a room, call Keystone Resort at two SnoFest!!! parties, lift tickets and rentals. Discounted Lift Tickets and Ski Rentals (800)-258-0437 and mention group code Memories of good times together will outlast A lift ticket is a necessity in order to ski, GZ7SNOW and Peterson AFB to get the any gift bought at a store. snowboard or participate in the races. There are SnoFest lodging discount. For lodging near SnoFest!!! is a weekend of winter sports special discounted lift tickets at the Peterson Keystone, call Colorado R and R at 333-7367. competitions and fun for the military. The Community Activities Center. For information, Non-Skiers Have Fun Too annual event is scheduled for Feb. 4 through 6 call 556-1733. For ski rentals, visit Peterson If activities other than skiing or snow- at Keystone Resort. Outdoor Recreation or call 556-4867. boarding are preferred, don’t worry. Keystone Races and Registration Cardboard Derby Resort offers ice-skating, sleigh rides, snow- Good-natured challenges will be Feb 4. There will be a cardboard derby Feb. 5. In shoeing and cross-country skiing. and 5 among the Front Range military installa- the past, the competition has seen everything Feb. 4 and 5, there will be tours from key- tions. Races for the Commander’s Cup, from a pirate ship to a missile – all made of stone to various mountain towns for shopping which is a traveling trophy, Broken Tip Race, cardboard, tape and paint. These creations have and sightseeing. Tour buses will depart from individual ski and snowboard competitions, to slide down a ski slope in the direction of the the SnoFest!!! Hospitality Tent at Keystone at 9 and team ski competitions will be Feb. 4. finish mark. Some make it, some don’t – but a.m. and return at 4 p.m. A non-refundable $5 Competitions for teens ages 13 through 16, it’s all in good fun. fee each day covers transportation and a box children ages 12 and younger and open ski Parties lunch. For information, or to sign up, call and snowboard races will be Feb. 5. The final Parties will be held Feb. 5 and 6 after the Outdoor Recreation. day, Feb. 6, is for enjoying the slopes and days’ outdoor skiing competitions. Keystone For complete race information or to regis- snow of Keystone Resort. Resort provides a buffet-style dinner at the ter, visit www.21svs.com and click on the The ski and snowboard racing competi- parties, which offers time for socializing SnoFest!!! logo or email questions to eva.law- tions are free with the purchase of a SnoFest!!! and relaxing after a day on the slopes. [email protected]. lift ticket. Race registration deadline for all Party tickets are $12. The tickets are available For information about SnoFest!!!, call SnoFest!!! racers is Jan. 26. at the Peterson Community Activities Center. Outdoor Recreation at 556-4867. ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU Today Friday Saturday Sunday Lunch: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Mexican Baked Lasagna Fish Almandine Crispy Baked Ginger Barbecue Tuna and Noodles Herbed Baked Chicken Spaghetti with Stir Fry Chicken Chicken Chicken Sauerbraten Chicken Swiss Steak with Meat Sauce with Broccoli Cajun Meat Loaf Fried Shrimp Chicken Breast Stuffed Cabbage Tomato Sauce Sweet Italian Pork Chops with Rib-eye Steak Seafood Cocktail Parmesan Southern Fried Catfish Stuffed Green Sausage Mushroom Gravy Baked Potatoes Sauce Au Gratin Potato Black-eyed Peas with Pepper Mashed Potatoes Rissole Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Spinach Lasagna Steamed Rice Rice Baked Macaroni Broccoli Polonaise Rice Pilaf Broccoli Orange Rice Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes and Cheese Cauliflower Calico Corn Peas Mashed Potatoes Combination Steamed Rice Italian Style Baked Club Spinach Glazed Carrots Black-eyed Peas Peas Sweet Potatoes Corn on the Cob Beans Fried Okra Lima Beans Fried Cabbage Mixed Vegetables Peas Monday Tuesday Wednesday Dinner: Roast Loin of Pork Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Jaeger with Swiss Steak with Roast Turkey Onion-Lemon Paprika Beef Roast Beef Pita Pizzas Mushroom Sauce Tomato Sauce Baked Can Ham Baked Fish Barbecue Beef Barbecue Spareribs Country Style Steak Baked Chicken Raisin Sauce Steak and Pork Cubes Roast Turkey Fried Chicken Glazed Cornish Hen Hot Italian Fish and Fries Schnitzel Chicken Fajitas Steamed Rice Oven Brown Potato Halves Sausage Mashed Potatoes Beef and O'Brien Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Orange Rice Peppers and Corn Bread Spaghetti Steamed Rice Broccoli Mashed Potatoes Carrots Onions Dressing Yakisoba Cauliflower Corn on the Cob Fried Cauliflower Simmered Pinto Steamed Rice Succotash Baked Potatoes Corn on the Cob Peas and Carrots Bean Combination Beans Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Lima Beans Cabbage Corn Combination Hours of Operation: Weekdays/Weekends: Breakfast 5:30 – 8 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Dinner 4 – 6 p.m.; Holidays/Down days: Supper 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; All carry out times 7 – 9 p.m. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 13 www.peterson.af.mil SPORTS Flag football title game kicks off Friday Editor’s note: The championship any felt during the regular season. 21st SFS met the 721st SFS in the first bracket 25-24 in overtime. The game of the 2004 Peterson Air Force The start of the Peterson Air consolation bracket game. victories set up a Tuesday night Team Base flag football league will be played Force Base flag football tournament The significance of the Monday Colorado vs. 21st SCS battle, with the Friday at the soccer/football field had the potential to produce a lot of night games was clear as far as winner moving on to Friday night’s behind the base fitness center. At press stomach-turning moments, but it did the winner’s bracket was concerned – championship game. For the loser – time, the teams are still to be deter- just the opposite as all the favored win, and you have a huge advantage an automatic berth in the loser’s mined. The championship game begins teams won their opening-round games. over the rest of the field. Lose, bracket game tonight at 5:30 p.m., with an “if necessary” In first round action Dec. 2, the and fight a long uphill battle that at 5:30 p.m., winner earns rights to game, scheduled for 6:45 p.m. favored 21st Medical Group defeated make the odds slim to none of being championship game Friday. the 1st Space Control Squadron 26-7. crowned the champion. In the first game of the loser’s By Walt Johnson The favored 21st Civil Engineers then With that in mind, top seeded bracket rounds, the 21st SFS defeated Sports Writer beat the 21st Security Forces Squadron Team Colorado, took the field first the 721st SFS 13-6 to knock the 721st 15-12.The21st Space Communications Monday night, beating the 21st MDG out of the playoffs. The victory earned Usually, a sports tournament is Squadron completed a good day for 20-6 to advance toward the winner’s the 21st SFS a date with the 21st MDG time when a major upset or two throws the favored teams by defeating the bracket championship game. Tuesday night for the right to move the brackets into chaos, making life 721st Security Forces Squadron 36-14. Team Colorado’s opponent in the on and meet the winner of Tuesday interesting for all involved. It is also The results of those games set up next game was expected to be the night’s 21st CES vs. 1st SPCS game. likely that all of the top-seeded teams Monday’s matches that saw Team defending champion 21st CES team. The winners of those Tuesday night will not make it through, so the Colorado meet the 21st MDG, and the However, the 21st SCS pulled off the games met Wednesday for the opport- beginning of action is usually filled 21st CES against the 21st SCS in win- first upset of the tournament, knocking unity to play in the loser’s bracket with tension and anticipation unlike ner’s bracket competition, while the the Engineers into the tough loser’s game tonight.

Turkeys for all! Jim Wolf, 21st Operations Group, and Katheryn LaMountain, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, throw the first ball at the Peterson Air Force Base Bowl-A-Thon Nov. 30 at the Bowling Center here. During the event, 106 people took part in the fund raiser that supports the 21st Space Wing supported per- sonnel activities such as Guardian Challenge, Guardian Defender the base Honor Guard and tailgate parties at the Air Force Academy games. The top bowlers in various cate- gories will be presented tro- phies during the wing stand up 8 a.m. Wednesday. Winners are: Top male bowler – James Martinez, series 688; top female bowler – Amanda McGuffin, series 613; lowest score overall – David Avalon, low game 50 series 173; top team – FAB 5, 21st Services Squadron, high series 2904; and best overall – James Martinez, series 688.

Photo by Robb Lingley

6 a.m. – Super Step with Lilly Adams; a back to basics circuit course Monday, Tuesday, 7 a.m. – Get Fit with Adams Wednesday and Friday. Mondays classes are held at 11 Sports Briefs 8 a.m. – Pilates with Cheryl Kraft a.m.; Tuesdays classes are held at 5:10 p.m.; 9 a.m. – Step with Denise Garrett Wednesdays classes are held at 6 and 11 a.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – Power Yoga with Ellis Conoley classes are held at 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. The 45-minute INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL 11 a.m. – Power Yoga with Conoley workout is designed to work both strength and cardio SEASON BEGINS MONDAY 12 a.m. – Turbo kick with Lisa Edmonds and according to Tammy Davis, fitness center coordina- The Peterson intramural basketball season will 1 p.m. – Toning with Edmonds tor “is a very good workout that is a lot of fun in addi- begin Monday with both Over-30 and intramural 2 p.m. – Super Step with Justine Simpson tion to helping a person get in better physical condition.” action scheduled, The Over-30 league will be played 3 p.m. – Step with Simpson The class consists of 15 simple exercises and a self- Monday through Thursday each week until the end of 4 p.m. – Step with Garrett paced cardio regimen. Davis sad this workout definitely the season in February from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5 p.m. – Super Step with Frankie Mae Terry challenges any person in any physical condition and is a Intramural basketball will be played each Monday and 6 p.m. – Back to basic with Terry. fun way to workout. For information contact the fitness Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The games will center staff at 556-1515. break over the upcoming holiday season from Dec. 22 CENTER COURTS CLOSED through Jan. 1. Basketball court number two and racquetballs CENTER HOSTS CHRISTMAS FUN RUN court five and six will be closed from now until Dec. 19 The Peterson AFB Sports and Fitness Center will CENTER HOSTS ALL-DAY ACTIVITY for painting and resurfacing. During this period paints host a 10 and five kilometer Christmas fun run Dec. 17 The Peterson AFB Sports and Fitness Center will and polyurethane will be used. Basketball court one and at 11:30 a.m. at the fitness center. There will be no cost host an all-day aerob-a-thon Friday. Classes will begin racquetball courts one, two and three are now open after for the event and a drawing will be held to award prizes each hour beginning at 6 a.m. and running through 6 completed renovations. at the conclusion of the race. People interested in run- p.m. The cost for the class will be a wrapped gift dona- ning in the event can sign up now and up to the time of tion, labeled for a girl or boy. The classes will run for CENTER OFFERS CIRCUIT COURSE the event at the fitness center. For information contact The Peterson AFB Sports and Fitness Center host 50 to 55 minutes. The schedule for the classes is: Tammy Davis at 556-1515. SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 SPORTS Tips help runners pass test, improve health By Quintin R. Walline Always keep a positive attitude 21st Mission Support Squadron about running! If there is a headwind be thankful for the cooling breeze. If the Imagine the end of your Fit to Fight wind is from behind … all the better. test, it’s going to be close to pass or fail and Running will ultimately make you feel you need some help. The skills for various great, so drown out the negative thoughts athletic events are different and it can be a with positive thoughts and actions. If there challenge for many athletes to run the mile is a most important hint, this may be it. and a half successfully. Last, but most certainly not least, Here are some secrets to running that hydrate. Dehydration symptoms include can help make the difference you need to increased heart rate, dull headache, pass. The following advice, put into prac- cramping and of course thirst. tice, can make a significant improvement Dehydration, especially at our elevation in your overall time and can be the differ- makes exercise much more difficult and ence between passing and failing. recovery much slower. Warm up by walking and jogging a Larry Armstrong, Ph.D., author of half-mile or more and doing some light Performing in Extreme Environments, calisthenics, stretch slowly and lightly. found runners slow by 3 percent for every Doing this will get the muscles prepared 1-percent decrease in body weight caused running. The stretches will increase the by dehydration. body’s preparation for performance and A 150-pound runner clocking 8- decrease the risk of injury. minute miles will slow by almost 15 sec- Pace yourself evenly for the first half onds per mile after losing only 1.5 pounds, of the run and slowly pick up the pace according to an article Don’t Sweat It, throughout the second half. At the end of Runners World August 2004. the run you should not have enough “left Do not expect to get in shape in a in the tank” to sprint – if you do your over- week. On the other hand, overtraining can all pace needs to increase. cause injury and burnout. To avoid injury A steady warm-up for the first half, and burnout, do not increase an exercise and a steady heart-rate increase for the sec- program more than 10 percent each week. ond half, is the most efficient and fastest After the run is over, cool down. The running strategy. To gauge an individual cool down is a major factor in injury pre- best pace, run the distance several times, vention and recuperating from the run- pushing your limits. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips ning session. The cool down should con- Continuously evaluate running form. Josh Miller, Air Force Technical Applications Center, Shriever Air Force sist of 5-10 minutes of light aerobic exer- Base, spent part of his physical training at the Peterson AFB Fitness and In every sport you hear “keep your focus.” cise (which may be the same combina- Sports Center track Monday. He uses the track here to stay in shape and tion as the warm-up) and plenty of slow In the sport of running, your focus should prepare for his annual fitness test. All 21st Space Wing members must take be on your form. As fatigue sets in, knee- their fitness test by Dec. 30. The test comprises running, push-ups and sit- steady stretching. lift turns to shuffle, arms tend to flail, ups, as well as a tape measurement. These secrets to running can help hands droop, you start to look at the you pass the Fit-to-Fight test, but they ground right in front of your feet, shoulders droop. All of or on the next person in front of you. should also become part of your daily these symptoms of fatigue magnify the tired feeling. Dress as light as possible for the weather condi- exercise plan. The test is an Air Force requirement, but When tired, keep the turnover rate and knee lift of tions. Your body is much more efficient if it can stay cool ultimately it is to measure personal fitness levels and your legs, but slightly shorten the stride. Keep arms under stress. As a general rule people should dress for a allows people to adjust their lifestyle to be healthier swinging forward and back, not across the body. Hands temperature 20 degrees warmer than it is. Runners may year round. should be relaxed, but keep thumbs on top and fingers be slightly uncomfortable going outside, but if they “The miles can build you up or the miles can curved in (if you can sprint a mile and a half the hands properly warm up they will be ready to run comfortably wear you down, it’s all about how you approach it,” are different). Keep eyes focused about 25 feet in front, and efficiently. said Josh Cox, an elite marathoner. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 15 www.peterson.af.mil SPORTS College\NFL Rick Prescott and Gary Swain chose the most winning teams in the Dec. 2 edition of the Space Observer’s “Pete’s Pigskin Picks” with 13 out of 16 games.Tune in each week as members of Peterson Air Force Base Pierre Blais Michael Coats Ben Morgan You challenge one another in a football duel. NORAD HO 21 SVS/SVMP HQ AFSPC MSE Oakland at Atlanta Oakland Atlanta Atlanta N.Y Giants at Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore N.Y. Giants Cleveland at Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo New Orleans at Dallas Dallas New Orleans Dallas Indianapolis at Houston Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Chicago at Jacksonville Chicago Jacksonville Jacksonville Seattle at Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Cincinnati at New England New England New England New England Miami at Denver Miami Denver Denver N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh N.Y. 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