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Space Brings Invisible Power to Warfighter by Staff Sgt PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAINING CRUCIAL FOR AIRCREWS – PAGE 4 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, August 17, 2006 Vol. 50 No. 33 Best of best assemble for Guardian Challenge By Staff Sgt. Patrick Brown Guardian Challenge Public Affairs A walking shark, a medieval knight, a Star Wars storm trooper and other strange characters bellowed chants to a full auditorium here Monday, which responded with an increasingly loud frenzy. The ceremony officially began with the playing of the National Anthem and the national anthems of missile defense partners Canada and Great Britain. A video then appeared on the huge screen above the stage featuring celebrities like James Woods, William Shatner, Tom Skerrit and others speaking about Guardian Challenge. Wayne Newton finished the video by singing the Air Force Space Command mantra “If you’re not in space, you’re not in the race.” Then, master of ceremonies Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, Air Force Space Command commander, rec- ognized the most junior competitors from each team by presenting each with a with a crystal trophy about five inches high. The boisterous beginning to the opening cere- mony for the 2006 Guardian Challenge competition reflected the anticipation of the 15 teams. Their fight to determine who would be named the best in their fields in the Air Force began in April at their home Photo by Tech. Sgt. Raheem Moore bases, said General Chilton. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander, Air Force Space Command, greets Hawkman, the Vandenberg team See Challenge, Page 21 mascot, here Sunday. General Chilton also served as the Master of Ceremonies for Guardian Challenge. Space brings invisible power to warfighter By Staff Sgt. Don Branum has changed to include not only 50th Space Wing Public Affairs guardsmen and reservists, but govern- ment civilians and contractors as well,” SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE he said. BASE – When space professionals Captain Mason’s team established deploy, they learn how to better provide the first network control center at its combat effects, and warfighters learn location and set up radio communica- more about the invisible power space tions systems that warfighters will use brings to the fight. to carry out their missions for several “It’s not good enough to fly satel- years. lites from afar,” said Lt. Col. John Staff Sgt. Tina Miller, a radio Shaw, the 4th Space Operations communications craftsman with the 4th Squadron commander. “We need to SOPS, recently returned from a joint understand how our systems have an deployment to Djibouti, which borders impact on warfighters around the Somalia in northeast Africa. She world. That understanding allows us to worked as part of the task force’s com- Photo by Larry Hulst better deliver combat effects from mand, control, communications and space.” computers directorate. American forces Ready for battle Capt. Johnnie Mason, a commu- there are helping build infrastructure Iron Mike leads a cheer for Team Pete during the beginning of the nications flight commander with the such as schools and water pumps in the Guardian Challenge security forces competition Monday at the Air 4th SOPS, came back with a new republic of about 486,000 people. Force Academy. The 21st Security Forces Squadron team successful- understanding of who the warfighters “(My deployment) helped me see ly completed the special weapons and tactics portion of the competi- tion Monday, and still had to compete in the marksmanship and obsta- are. He deployed to Southwest Asia to the other side of the coin,” Sergeant cle course the following days.The winning team for the security forces command a communications flight Miller said. “When I’m here on base, competition, as well as the other Guardian Challenge events, will be made up of servicemembers and con- sometimes I don’t feel like I contribute announced tonight at the awards banquet. See the Aug. 24 edition of tractors. a lot to the fight against terrorism. But the Space Observer for a list of the winners. “The makeup of deployed forces See Space, Page 18 INSIDE Deployment Training Supply line News 1-5 Airmen train in ground combat at C-17 Globemaster crew does their Know it, Do it, Love it! Letter to Airmen 2 Camp Shelby part delivering supplies to Iraq Countdown to the Operational Briefs 6 Page 3 Page 17 Readiness Inspection Health 13 Sports 22 20 days SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, August 17, 2006 heart of the Air many ways to show heart. Bragging Airmen show heart Force’s only space about our successes is one way; detail- superiority wing. ing how we overcame difficult circum- We’ve accomplished stances is another. Even better, provid- through their actions missions despite huge ing a list of “best practices” to an By Jay G. Santee the third element of my obstacles, served as inspector shows how we take pride in 21st Space Wing commander “Know It, Do It, Love It” watchful wingmen for each our work and want to see our ideas theme as we approach other, and volunteered passed on to units across the com- I’m continuously bragging about inspection time. many hours to make our mand and the rest of the Air Force. your efforts. Recently, I invited several While we may under- community a better place. I urge everyone to go back and state leaders, as well as members of stand that knowledge is All the while, we’ve pur- take a look at the things you’ve done. the distinguished Colorado 30 Group, power and that skill is how sued personal and team Do some research and be prepared to to enjoy lunch and hear about the we apply that knowledge, opportunities to make our- take credit for your achievements. greatest wing in the Air Force. In addi- we sometimes forget about a selves better Airmen. These Perhaps even take it to the next level tion to addressing the future of the third element which is vital are just a few examples of by writing it down and presenting it 21st Space Wing, I stated clearly my to success – heart. This ele- how we’ve shown our love when the time is right. To me, that’s vision to save the nation. ment demonstrates to every- for the cause. Now we pre- what showing heart is all about. That’s While emphasizing our three one, near and far, how we pare as a team to demon- what brings outstanding results. As we missions and illustrating our many strive for excellence simply Col. strate our heart to all those prepare for the challenges ahead, let’s achievements, it occurred to me just because we love our cause. Jay G. Santee who will be visiting us in be sure to demonstrate how every per- how much I love my job. The timing of In the weeks and months to the near future. son in the 21st Space Wing has the this experience goes hand-in-hand with come, I’m eager to demonstrate the During inspections, there are heart to save the nation. Letter to Airmen Every Airman is a communicator Because of our Airmen, the United States Air Force is power and how the Air Force contributes to the nation’s the best air and space force in the world and we’re gaining defense. To assist you, we will soon distribute “The Air Force leadership in cyberspace. Yet many citizens do not fully Story,” which will provide you with information to discuss realize what you do and the sacrifices you make every with family, friends and the public. day. Because you do your job so well, most Americans Those Airmen who have deployed should have an simply don’t think about the Air Force’s contribution “Airman’s Card,” available from your commander or public to the Global War on Terror – to include the efforts affairs office. (see page 21) This card will help guide your com- of those of you serving on the ground in Iraq and munication efforts. It reminds you that when telling your story, Afghanistan. “You represent the Air Force, its values, and its image. Be hon- To get this message out, we’ve embarked on est, candid and stay within your area of expertise.” an enhanced Strategic Communication program. The new Air Force advertising campaign, “Do Something Our Strategic Communication efforts will build Amazing,” harnesses the power of your individual story. These better relationships with key audiences and the television and Internet videos feature our outstanding Airmen support that is critical to operational success, describing the contributions they make every day to our nation’s force modernization and the development of defense. One person’s story carries the hopes and dreams of a our most precious resource: Airmen. new generation of Airmen and confirms the public’s belief that Our major enhancement is you. The we serve on their behalf. success of this effort will rely on making I encourage you to show your pride and share both your every Airman an ambassador for our Air personal story and the Air Force story with others. Your active Force, at home and abroad. Your stories involvement in this communications strategy will help the public resonate the most with local newspa- better understand their Air Force and the contribution we make pers, schools and rotary clubs. The to the kation’s security every day. American public looks up to you as a You are the finest Airmen the world has ever seen. Be model of integrity, and by sharing proud of yourself, your Air Force and your heritage. Our Air your experiences you are the best Force is counting on you to communicate your story like no one spokesmen for our Air Force.
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