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50Th SW Commander Confirmed for 1St Star Staff Sgt Welcome, Gen. Chilton Schriever welcomes Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander, Air Force Space Command. General Chilton will visit the 2nd Space Operations Squadron today as part of a Global Positioning System workshop. VOL. 8, NO. 30 JULY 27, 2006 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil 50th SW commander confirmed for 1st star Staff Sgt. Don Branum 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Col. John Hyten, commander of the 50th Space Wing here, currently deployed to Southwest Asia as director of space forces for U.S. Central Command, was one of 31 Line of the Air Force officers confirmed by the Senate for promotion, according to the Air Force General Officer Management office at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Colonel Hyten was nominated by President George W. Bush for promotion Nov. 4, 2005. He assumed command of the 50th SW April 4, 2005. Some of Colonel Hyten’s previous assignments include commander of the 595th Space Group here; director of the Commander’s Action Group at Headquarters Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base; and mission director, space operations officer and chief of command center training at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. In addition, Colonel Hyten was the last commander of the 6th Space Operations Squadron at Offutt AFB, Neb. His staff assignments include tours in the Air Force Secretariat, the Air Staff and the Joint Staff. He has served in senior engineering positions on both Air Force and Army anti-satellite weapon system programs. Colonel Hyten was a national defense fellow at the photo by Alex Groves University of Illinois in Champaign. Master Sgt. Tammy Robel, 3rd Space Operations Squadron, and other members of the 50th Space Wing congratulate 50th He holds a master of business administration degree SW commander Col. John Hyten and his familiy on his selection for brigadier general Nov. 11. Colonel Hyten, who is cur- from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., and a bachelor’s rently deployed as director of space forces for U.S. Central Command, was confirmed by the Senate for promotion Tuesday. degree in engineering and applied sciences from Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Colonel Hyten’s awards include two Defense Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal. He is a distinguished graduate of the Air Command and Meritorious Service Medals, five Air Force Meritorious Colonel Hyten’s full biography is available online at Staff College and Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Service Medals, an Air Force Commendation Medal, an www.schriever.af.mil/library under the “Wing Leadership” AFB, Ala. Army Commendation Medal, a Joint Staff Achievement tab. Hantavirus kills camper at USAFA Lt. Col. (Dr.) Paul Friedrichs Air Force Space Command Office of the Surgeon General Trash pick-up services cut Tues. El Paso County health officials confirmed July 19 that a mil- Custodians will no longer offer service itary retiree camping in the U.S. Air Force Academy camp- to offices and common areas beginning ground died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. This is the first Tuesday due to cuts in the 50th Space confirmed case reported in El Paso County. Wing budget. Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a rare but serious respira- In addition, the contractor will no tory disease most often carried by deer mice and other wild National Park Service photo by John Good longer vacuum offices or common areas. rodents. Humans can contract the disease when they inhale dust Deer mice such as the one pictured above may carry Hantavirus. For more information, contact Dave or mist contaminated with urine, droppings or saliva from Most people who come into contact with the virus do so by acci- Barnett, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, at infected rodents. Humans most commonly come into contact dentally disturbing rodent nests. 567-4728. with contamination by disturbing rodent nests. Hantavirus occurs primarily in the Western United States. A There is no effective immunization or drug treatment for Classes at Schriever total of 50 cases of HPS have been reported in Colorado from HPS. When infection is suspected or confirmed, it is important Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 1993 through July 2006. Thirty-six percent of all reported cases to seek early admission to a hospital where the patient can be is offering ASCI 603 - “Aircraft and in Colorado have resulted in death. careful monitored, treated and given supportive therapy. If you Spacecraft Development” in the DeKok Since the virus is carried by deer mice and other wild have had exposure to rodents and experience the symptoms Building, room 310, on Thursday nights rodents, people exposed to infected rodents or rodent-infested mentioned above, talk to your physician. from 5 to 9:30 p.m. areas are at risk of contracting HPS. This includes people living The best method of prevention is getting rid of rodents in and Contact the ERAU representative at or working in rural or semi-rural areas of Colorado. Deer mice around homes and outlying buildings. 576-6858 for more information or to sign and other rodents carrying HPS are generally not found in urban While camping, it is not possible to completely rid the area up. or suburban settings. of rodents or disinfect the campground. Pikes Peak Community College is The period from exposure to the onset of symptoms varies However, the following steps can help reduce the chances of offering ENG 090.57B - “Basic widely, but ranges from one to six weeks, with an average of two infection: do not sleep directly on the ground; do not stir up dust Composition” in the DeKok Building, to three weeks. in your campsite area; and disinfect any camping equipment that room 214 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Early symptoms of the virus include fever, headache and contacted the ground. Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. The muscle pain, severe abdominal, joint and lower-back pain, nau- Additional information can be found at the Colorado State semester starts Aug. 21. Contact the sea and vomiting. A cough and difficulty breathing usually Health Department’s Web site, www.cdphe.state.co.us, and the PPCC representatives at 574-1169, exten- develops one to five days after the initial symptoms. In severe Centers for Disease Control Web site: www.cdc.gov. sion 100. cases, fluid builds up in the lungs; this can quickly progress to You can also find information about preventing HPS and the point that the infected person needs to be on a ventilator. rodent-proofing your home on Page 4. Weekend Friday Saturday Sunday INSIDE Commentary . .2-3 Features . .8-9 Outlook High 91 High 90 High 91 News . .4-7 Sports . .12 Low 65 Low 65 Low 67 JULY 27, 2006 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil AFSPC CC sets motorcycle policy Gen. Kevin Chilton Commander, “Safety is a choice ... Air Force Space Command don’t take it for granted.” Riding a motorcycle is an enjoyable — Gen. Kevin Chilton, Commander, sport; however, it does have inherent dan- Air Force Space Command gers. Historically, the Air Force loses 14 Airmen each year in motorcycle acci- cle while waiting for a class date are dents. Inexperienced riders with little or not authorized. no training is the leading cause of Air We must continue to take every Who is Force motorcycle fatalities. opportunity to emphasize motorcycle Each time motorcyclists enter a road- safety. your favorite way, they depend upon their driving skills I expect commanders and first ser- geants to be credible advocates for and experience to stay alive. A simple Gen. Kevin Chilton mistake often leads to fatal consequences. motorcycle safety. Know who is rid- role model? The vital riding skills they need to survive can only be ing in your unit. Ensure they have acquired the proper gained through education, training and experience. Motorcycle Safety Foundation training and provide them For this reason, all Air Force Space Command mili- mentoring opportunities where possible. tary members must complete an approved motorcycle Let’s be good Wingmen and take care of one another. training course prior to operating a licensed motorcycle Remember: “Safety is a choice ... don’t take it for grant- Maj. Thimothy Fuller on or off base. Waivers to allow operation of a motorcy- ed.” 50th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander “My wife. She is retir- Senior NCO: ‘I am a role model’ ing after 20 years of Master Sgt. Brian Hinkle move, action, reaction, and comment We are also charged to support service as a fellow CE Air Force Space Command is under constant scrutiny by those and explain leaders’ decisions. This officer.” Office of the Surgeon General around me. It is my duty to carry is an area often misunderstood. myself in such a manner that will Nowhere in that sentence does it say Charles Barkley proclaimed, “I bring credit to myself and the Air “agree with leaders’ decisions.” It is am not a role model,” during a tele- Force. inconceivable to think everyone will vision commercial in 1993, during a According to Air Force agree with every decision their lead- time when he and other high-profile Instruction 36-2618, “The Enlisted ership makes. It is your duty as a Brianna Hernandez athletes were under tremendous Force Structure,” senior NCO senior NCO to present your issues 50th Mission scrutiny due to their conduct outside responsibilities include promoting with new policies and procedures to Support Squadron the sporting arenas. esprit de corps and fostering commu- your leadership—behind closed What Barkley failed to realize is nity relations by supporting profes- doors and in a private setting. “Mother Jones people do not always choose to sional organizations, unit, base and Leadership should take your because she risked become role models.
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