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Base Briefs 60th anniversary time change 50th Space Col. Cary Chun, 50th Space Wing commander, will commemorate the wing’s 60th Anniversary at 2 p.m. June A proud heritage 1 in the building 210 atrium with a cake cutting and refreshments. All are invited. Please note this is a new time for the event. For more information, contact Randolph Saunders at 567-6877 or at [email protected]. Duathlon registration Register by June 10 for the annual Schriever AFB Duathlon. The duathlon is scheduled for June 12, and consists of a 1 mile run, a 10 mile bike ride, followed by another 1 mile run. Courtesy photo Participants must register at the Main During it’s time at , Germany, the 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing converted older aircraft like the F-86 to newer designs like the F-4. The wing’s crews also Fitness Center and report at the start/fin- converted to the F-100 and F-104. ish line on the event day by 7:45 a.m. For more information, contact Seth Cannello Commentary by Randy Saunders ate unit and stationed at Otis AFB, Mass., the F-51 aircraft. By July 1953, the wing had com- at 567-6628. 50th Space Wing historian 50th Fighter Wing conducted crew training and pleted its training requirements. In response The 50th Space Wing celebrates its 60th an- participated in various exercises in the North to increasing concerns about the Soviet mili- Intramural softball niversary June 1. In its six decades of service to Atlantic region, operating the F-51, F-86 and tary buildup in Eastern Europe, Headquarters, Intramural Softball season be- the United States, the 50th has distinguished T-6 aircraft. Headquarters, U.S. Air Force or- U.S. Air Force ordered the movement of the gins June 8. Contact your Unit Sports itself on many occasions, and continues to dered the wing to active service on June 1, 1951. 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing to Hahn Air Base, Representative if you wish to participate demonstrate that “excellence is a journey, not However, the wing didn’t deploy to augment Germany. Quickly converting to the F-86, air- in the upcoming season. a destination.” combat forces in Korea. Instead, on June 2, crews, maintenance teams, and support person- For more information, contact Seth The 50th Space Wing first activated in the 1951, Air Force Headquarters inactivated the nel prepared for shipment overseas. The wing Cannello at 567-6628. Air Force Reserve on June 1, 1949, as the 50th 50th Fighter Wing. arrived at Hahn Aug. 10, 1953, and immediately Fighter Wing. At the time of its activation, the next activated the set about to complete construction of the instal- Housing office closure wing received a temporary bestowal of the hon- wing as the 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing on Jan. lation. With the exception of a three-year tour The housing office will be close at 1 ors earned by the 50th Fighter Group (now the 1, 1953. Stationed at Clovis AFB, N.M., for ini- at Toul-Rosieres Air Base, France, the wing p.m. June 5. Normal hours will resume ) during World War II. tial air crew training, the crews of the 50th See Heritage page 6 at 7 a.m. June 8. Attached to the as an associ- Fighter-Bomber Group again trained in the Additionally, the 21st Medical Group main clinic, Schriever clinic, Dental clin- ic, and the Peterson East refill pharmacy located at the commissary will be closed all day June 18 for the 21st SW Sports 3rd SES hails, bids farewell to leadership and Field Day. The Peterson East refill pharmacy will re-open June 19 for nor- By Staff Sgt. years of experience. He also not- mal business operations. Amanda Delisle ed his reputation for excellence, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs All patients requiring medication re- ability to handle emergency situ- fills and/or medical appointments are Lt. Col. Jeffrey Hokett relin- ations and dedicated drive for the encouraged to plan accordingly. For quished his command of the 3rd mission. medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the Space Experimentation Squadron Hokett, who served as nearest emergency room. When requir- to Lt. Col. Joseph Prue during a the squadron’s commander for ing after hours Acute Care, contact the ceremony at the Air and Space two years, addressed the audience, 556-CARE line and choose the USAFA Museum here May 26. thanking his friends and troops Acute Care clinic. The change-of-command cere- for coming. mony, held to emphasize the conti- “Two years ago I joined this Vacancy notice nuity of leadership and unit identity amazing team and what a journey we’ve had.” All qualified master sergeants or E-7- with change in individual author- He asked his troops to stand as select members are invited to consider ity and to symbolize the transfer of he read an adapted excerpt from applying for the wing career assistance responsibility and accountability, Henry V, calling the squadron a advisor position. Please submit all re- began with the singing of the na- band of brothers. He also thanked quirements by June 3 to Senior Master tional anthem and a prayer for the his wife and children, noting each Sgt. Puller at 567-3726, or by e-mail at two commanders as they each take on new challenges. one’s accomplishments and how [email protected]. proud he was of them all. Qualifications are: Col. Stephen Latchford, 595th Space Group commander and pre- The colonel will go on to attend • Completed or enrolled/actively the Joint Advanced Warfighting pursuing Senior NCO Academy siding officer, welcomed attendees and gave a special thanks to all School, Norfolk, Va., for senior correspondence developmental education. • Completed or enrolled/actively pur- the family members, guests and men and women of the 3rd SES. Colonel Latchford then took suing Community College of the Air the 3rd SES guidon from Colonel Force degree Colonel Latchford also pointed out the amazing job Colonel Hokett Hokett and passed it on to Colonel • Excellent communication skills Prue, symbolizing the squadron’s Individual selected for the position did leading the squadron. “You brought mission focus at a change of command. will be coded with a three-year control The new commander kept his time when it was needed,” Colonel tour, assignment limitation code 44, with address short and sincere. He gave Latchford said to Colonel Hokett. a Special Duty Identifier of 8A100. The thanks for his opportunity to lead “There was no room for failure and reporting date is June 8. the 3rd SES and said he has been you left none. When other units Interested individuals should submit: quite lucky, which he defines as were shrinking, you expanded.” An Air Force biography, their last five “when skills meet opportunity.” Colonel Latchford noted that More Briefs page 7 He said he was pretty lucky to have Colonel Hokett’s remarkable ac- his family and for the chance to be complishments will not be forgot- part of the 3rd SES. Afterward, his ten. He wished him and his family wife Lisa presented him with the well before turning his attention to U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Delisle commander’s pin. Inside Col. Stephen Latchford, 595th Space Group commander, Lt. Col. Jeffrey welcoming Colonel Prue and his Colonel Prue may be new to the Hokett, outgoing 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron commander, and Lt. Commentary...... 3 family to the squadron. 3rd SES, but he is no stranger to Space Ops...... 4 Along with best wishes, Colonel Col. Joseph Prue, incoming 3rd SES commander, pay respect to the flag during Sports...... 5 Latchford told attendees about See 3rd SES page 6 the singing of the national anthem during the 3rd SES change of command Colonel Prue’s background and ceremony at the Air and Space Museum May 26. 2 May 28, 2009 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel May 28, 2009 3 Safety begins with leader attention Critical Days Commentary as much physical risk as flying, it’s PUBLISHER by not a far stretch to equate the com- Maj. Deiter plexity of operations and checklist- of Summer Message Lon P. Matejczyk Haney driven operations between the two. [email protected] 22nd Space Constantly evaluating tools such Commentary by of passengers killed in automobile Editorial Operations as training, checklists, reporting Michael B. Donley and collisions. This alarming trend is Squadron Gen. Norton A. Schwartz reversible if all Airmen wear their Editor procedures and resolution practices Detachment 1 Secretary of the Air Force and are key to minimizing the negative seatbelts regardless of their seating Mike Boyd commander Air Force Chief of Staff position in an automobile. [email protected] VANDENBERG AIR FORCE effects safety hazards impose. Are all unit members trained WASHINGTON — All Airmen Alcohol Awareness and Fatigue. Staff Reporter BASE, Calif. — As we all know, — officer, enlisted and civilian — Slightly more than one-third of our first priority is getting the mis- to identify hazards? Is training Scott Prater adequate to allow new operations are our number one pri- our automobile fatalities [email protected] sion done. Our professional Airmen ority. Each of you is a incude alcohol as a and civilians are our number one crew members to detect an unsafe ADVERTISING member of our Air factor. Personal ac- asset in accomplishing the mis- satellite or mission equipment sce- nario? Training programs are the Force family. Just countability and Advertising Director/GM sion. We owe it to them to provide like in your fami- wingman inter- as safe of a working environment as first step in identifying, evaluating Tex Stuart and resolving hazardous situations. ly, throughout the vention are our [email protected] possible while still getting the job coming months it best tools to re- done. Preserving life and minimiz- Equipping operators with well-vet- ted checklists and strong training will be important duce drinking and Tammy Fogall ing injury-related absences ensures for us to watch out driving. Likewise, [email protected] we’re always prepared to execute will go a long way in reminding crews of hazards as they accomplish for each other as fatigue is another Kathleen Gannon our duties. we enjoy summer contributing factor Leaders must continually evalu- tasks not often performed. [email protected] Operators can be trained and activities. to fatalities that needs ate not only the working environ- To help this effort, on our focus. Linda Stuart safety practices introduced and sup- ment, but operational processes 22 May we begin our annual Drowning Prevention. [email protected] ported, but the leader must foster a for safety concerns. Attention to “Critical Days of Summer” cam- Several Airmen drown every year, Classified Ad Manager spacecraft and operational system safety-conscious environment. An open door atmosphere, especially paign. This year’s campaign lasts typically in lakes and local “swim- Heidi Witherington safety (to include crews and facili- when it comes to reporting unsafe 109 days and ends on 7 September. ming holes.” Do not mix alcohol and [email protected] ties as part of the system) must also practices, is essential. Just as fighter Reaching our goal of zero accidents swimming, and watch overextend- ART DEPARTMENT be given. Mission safety requires a and fatalities requires every Airman ing yourself. The number one mis- comprehensive approach to include pilots call “knock it off” for safety issues, so must space operators have to be a wingman, mentor and safety hap prevention tool for drowning is Art Director operator effectiveness, mitigation leader. Whether it is personal leader- a personal flotation device. processes and constant re-evalua- the ability and training to take ac- Rowdy Tompkins tion when necessary. ship in risk management or calling During the last 11 summer [email protected] tion of operations systems, person- “knock it off” as appropriate, you campaigns, we lost an average of nel and facilities. Recently at the Eastern Vehicle Asst. Production Manager Checkout Facility at Cape Canaveral, must be proactive in your approach 24 Airmen and even though last In 2005, the National to saving lives this summer. There year we experienced one of our saf- Mike Reid Transportation Safety Board con- operators identified an electrical hazard while swapping out a failed are four campaign focus areas this est summers ever, we still lost 17 [email protected] cluded that personnel factors were summer. Airmen. The Air Force Safety Center cited in 78 percent of all accidents, component on their satellite track- ing equipment. A strong training Traffic Safety. Motorcycle and -au will provide high quality mishap environmental factors in 44 percent tomobile mishaps are the greatest prevention information for this and aircraft factors in 19 percent. program enabled the crew to iden- tify the electrical hazard presented single killer of our Airmen and as year’s campaign, but information Personnel factors include people of this date, we have already lost as alone does not prevent mishaps. It and their work environment, facili- by an open component door. In this case, the Technical Orders were not many Airmen this year as we did takes each of us to save lives, and ties and mission equipment. Reports all of last year. We must reverse this we have a responsibility to teach, as far back as 1994 seem to indicate adequate in identifying or avoiding the hazard and training bridged that negative trend immediately. Airmen mentor, and provide the right mes- similar ratios. everywhere must carefully manage sage for the Critical Days of Summer Although space operations and See Safety page 8 trip risks and reduce their speed. We Campaign. Let’s make this year’s maintenance don’t generally require also have an unusually high number summer our safest one yet.

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