Spring Fling: egg-citing! More than 1,200 people came out to enjoy the 2007 Spring Fling, which featured a petting zoo, egg scrambles and more. See story and photos on pages 12 and 13. VOL. 9, NO. 14 April 5, 2007 Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil News Briefs 4th SOPS to Schriever: Bring it on! Easter services available The 50th Space Wing by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Chaplain Support Team 50th Space Wing Public Affairs will conduct a Good Friday worship service Friday at 11 The challenge is on again—who can come a.m. and an Easter Sunday in “fourth”? service Sunday at 8 a.m. in The 4th Space Operations Squadron has the Building 300 Audito- invited everyone on base to take part in the rium here. second-annual 4-Fit Challenge, scheduled for For information on these April 27 at 9:44 a.m. at the Main Fitness Center or other religious ser- and track here. vices, contact the 50th SW The numerology behind the date and time Chaplain Support Team at is signifi cant: April 27 is the fourth Friday of 567-3705. the fourth month. The time corresponds to 4:44 a.m. in the Yankee Time Zone, just east of the Build your relationship International Date Line. Fourth place is the new The Schriever Airman fi rst place; other spots are fi rst, second and third and Family Readiness runners-up. Center, in partnership with This year’s events include a men’s and wom- the en’s 4x400m relay as well as a 4x1600m coed Spouses Club, will offer two relay. As part of a “commander’s side bet” for relationship workshops at the 4x1600 event: any team with a commander the Briargate YMCA April can compete for special bragging rights and 20 from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. extra points. An ultimate football mini-tourna- The “Four Lenses Tem- ment will cap off the day’s activities. Rules for perament Discovery” and Ultimate Football can be found on the Schrie- “Eight Habits of Success- ver Web site, www.schriever.af.mil. ful Marriage” classes look Airmen in 4th SOPS met in the Main Fit- at building foundations for ness Center Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. to train for long-term relationships. the 4-Fit Challenge. There, physical training The class costs $5, and leader Capt. Krissa Watry put them through a reservations are required. challenging circuit of push-ups, sit-ups, squats Free child care is available and sprints. at the event. For more infor- “We have our own styles of workouts,” Cap- mation, call the A&FRC at tain Watry said. “I like to run; if I’m not run- 567-3920. ning everyone, then we’ll all go indoors and do circuit training.”

Celebrate Earth Week Several Airmen in 4th SOPS are PTLs, photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum The 50th Civil Engineer which keeps the workouts varied, she said. Staff Sgt. Shawn Stewart of the 4th Space Operations Squadron warms up with right-side Squadron will hold Earth “We try and mix it up among all our PTLs,” situps during a 4th SOPS physical training session Tuesday in the Main Fitness Center Week presentations April here. 4th SOPS has invited the rest of the base to test their fi tness in the 4-Fit Challenge 23 to 26 in the Building 300 see 4-FIT, page 4 April 27 at 9:44 a.m. (4:44 a.m. Yankee Time) at the Fitness Center and running track. Auditorium here. Guest speakers will in- clude subject-matter experts on xeriscaping, water con- Scowcroft awards honor top space performers servation and recycling. by Lt. Col. Andy Roake the ICBM force and how it remains a The event will conclude vital component of national security. He Originating in 1989, the Brent Scowcroft awards rec- with a Tree City USA award Public Affairs stressed the importance of the people ognize military and civilian employees from Air Force presentation at the Child who support the nuclear security enter- Space Command and Air Force Materiel Command. Development Center April Top performers in the intercontinen- prise on a daily basis. More than 30 individuals and teams were nominated 27 at 10:30 a.m. tal ballistic missile and space and com- “The women and men who operate, for Snowcroft awards at the March 21 ceremony. For more information, munications, command, control and maintain, secure and support our weap- Individual award winners were: contact Bill Kivela, 50th intelligence career fi elds were recently on systems continue to demonstrate the Capt. Robert Hershner of the Space and Missile CES, at 567-4030. honored at the 18th annual Air Force highest standards of technical expertise, Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., for Association Brent Scowcroft Awards professionalism and devotion to duty ... excellence in space and C3I acquisition and sustainment. Are you ‘fi t for duty’? banquet, hosted by the northern Utah a tradition of excellence that dates back First Lt. Kelly Shaw of the 526th ICBM Systems Channel chapter of the AFA. more than four decades,” General Klotz Wing at Hill AFB, Utah, for excellence in ICBM acquisi- is seeking an on-camera Approximately 500 people gath- said. tion and sustainment. exercise instructor for a new ered at the Eccles Conference Center in He then directly addressed the nomi- Senior Master Sgt. Shane Finders of the 576th Flight show, “Fit for Duty,” a daily Ogden, Utah, March 21 to honor indi- nees. “That tradition continues with you. Test Squadron at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., for excellence exercise program intended viduals in four categories and teams in Your support ensures that the backbone in ICBM maintenance and logistics. for viewer participation. three categories for their performance in of U.S. strategic deterrence remains Staff Sgt. Miguel Vega of the 45th Space Wing at Pat- Any active-duty service- 2006. strong. You truly exemplify excellence rick AFB, Fla., for excellence in space and C3I mainte- member, guardsman or re- Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, Air Force in all that we do. On behalf of Air Force nance and logistics. servist may apply. For more Space Command vice commander, was Space Command and Air Force Materiel Team award winners were: information, visit www. the keynote speaker at the event. Command, I thank all of the nominees The 309th Missile Maintenance Group’s Range Op- pentagonchannel.mil. “Every one of the nominees in the au- for their outstanding work and support erations Section at Hill AFB for excellence by a team for dience tonight has signifi cantly contrib- of the nation and the ICBM mission.” ICBM depot-level maintenance. uted to the advancement of our nation’s The award is named after Lt. Gen. The 526th ICBM Systems Wing’s Safety Enhanced Inside missile, space and C3I community, and Brent Scowcroft, a Utah native and na- Reentry Vehicle Team at Hill AFB for excellence in Commentary ...... 2-3 it is an honor for me to be here with you. tional security advisor to former Presi- ICBM acquisition and sustainment. News ...... 4-10 Every one of the nominees is a winner dents Gerald Ford and George Bush. His The 84th Combat Sustainment Wing’s AN/TPS-75 Sports ...... 11 in my book,” he said. 1980 Scowcroft Commission report re- Radar Product Support Team at Hill AFB for excel- Feature ...... 12-13 General Klotz spoke about the rel- affi rmed America’s need for the ICBM lence in space and C3I acquisition and sustainment. evance and continued importance of to provide nuclear deterrence. Satellite Flyer 2 April 5, 2007 Commentary www.schriever.af.mil Underage drinking, DUI are costly Street Talk by Edward Roski more likely to be dependent than and has long-term effects—not just Schriever Drug Demand Reduction adults whose fi rst drink is at the legal on your wallet, but on your lifestyle, What are your Program Manager age of 21. career, family and ability to work. Alcohol abuse can also affect a If you are in the military, you will after-hours hobbies? Each April since 1987, the Nation- person’s brain, body and judgment. also face consequences under the al Council on Alcoholism and Drug Statistics indicate that, in the past 10 Uniform Code of Military Justice, Dependence has sponsored Alcohol years, more than 250,000 people have possibly even placing your military Senior Airman Awareness Month to bring about died in alcohol-related accidents. career in jeopardy. Aesia Whitehead issues related to underage drinking, Eighty percent of all domestic dis- Someone may drink occasionally 50th Space alcoholism and the devastating effects putes are alcohol-related, 54 percent in moderation, but you should to be Communications they can have on our society. Com- of all violent crimes are alcohol-re- responsible and always have a plan Squadron munities across the nation participate lated, and 500 people die each week beforehand. to spread the message and provide in alcohol-related accidents. These If you are going out with friend “Playing games education and reinforce alcohol statistics are alarming and should be and plan to drink, designate a driver with my son.” awareness. taken seriously. or do the right thing and call the En- This year’s theme is “Keep Our Another problem our communi- listed Against Drunk Driving hotline, Future Growing: End Underage ties are facing is driving under the 55-NO-DUI (556-6384). Drinking.” Alcohol plays a key role in infl uence. Remember—the wrong decision accidents, homicides and suicides, the In Colorado, it is a misdemeanor can be costly and detrimental to your leading causes of death among people to operate a vehicle under the infl u- career. During Alcohol Awareness in their teens and young 20s. ence of alcohol, a controlled sub- Month, get involved in your unit to Maj. Jason Yun Young people who use alcohol stance or any other drug. A DUI con- spread the word and support this ef- 595th Operations Support Squadron before the age of 15 are four times viction can cost as much as $10,000 fort. “Hiking, karate and going to church ‘Time to take a stand’ against sexual assault activities.” by Cindi Drake physical injuries. The perpetrator uses only enough physi- 366th Fighter Wing cal force such as body weight, psychological and emotion- al tactics like guilt, shame or threats in an attempt to scare It’s time to take a stand. victims into silence. National Sexual Assault Awareness Month began Rapists sometimes plan their attacks by using alcohol Sunday. This year’s theme encourages people to “Stand up or date rape drugs to incapacitate the victim, and there’s against sexual assault ... make a difference.” a certain level of stalking involved beforehand. Perpetra- Kim Elster Sexual Assault Prevention and Response offi ces seek to tors try to isolate the victim from their friends, family or a 50th Network call into action all those touched by sexual assault—vic- trusted wingman to commit the assault. Operations Group tims, survivors, relatives, law enforcement offi cers and le- Typically, these criminals don’t use a knife, gun or gal advocates and those in our local community—to show extreme physical violence and are often opportunistic “Watching my son support and honor those victimized by this invasive crime. perpetrators. play baseball.” Sexual assault is a preventable crime. That’s why it’s MYTH: Collecting evidence for a sexual assault crime important to raise awareness of the tactics perpetrators is the same as any crime. like to use on men and women. Unfortunately, it’s also the FACT: A sexual assault forensic exam should be hardest crime to prove, particularly if the victim knows the conducted as soon as possible by a sexual assault nurse perpetrator. examiner or a physician or nurse with the necessary train- Research shows sexual assaults by acquaintances ing in discovering, collecting and documenting evidence remain the most damaging type of assault psychologically of the smallest and hidden injuries. due to the crime’s many unique factors. MYTH: Sexual assaults only happen to women be- Deana Culbertson What do we know about sexual assault? Here are some cause men can fi ght back physically and prevent this type 21st Dental of the common facts and myths about the crime and those of attack. Squadron who commit it. FACT: Sexual assault is an equal-opportunity crime for MYTH: Strangers commit most sexual assault crimes. women and men. “Running around FACT: A non-stranger—a date, co-worker, casual Research statistics indicate that one in three military after my children acquaintance, relative or spouse—is the most likely women, one in four women in general society and one and helping my perpetrator of a sexual assault. According to results from in 33 men are sexually assaulted. Alcohol and drugs can daughter with her the 2003 National Crime Victimization Survey, nearly 70 incapacitate men as easily as women. new jewelry making percent of victims know their attacker. MYTH: You cannot prevent a sexual assault; it’s just business.” MYTH: The victim didn’t physically fi ght back or bad luck. scream for help, so it must mean they agreed to the act. FACT: You can empower yourself and those around FACT: Victims often respond to this type of attack you when you’re aware of the tactics sexual perpetrators with three natural reactions: freeze, fl ight or fi ght. In use. These criminals are less likely to assault someone fact, most victims initially “freeze” because the betrayal who is aware of their tactics because perpetrators count on Airman 1st Class shocks them, and they fear being physically injured. Some their victim’s innocence and vulnerability. Jennifer Rosser 4th Space victims report feelings of pending death, even if the per- If you or someone you know needs help, whether in Operations petrator didn’t threaten them this way. The resulting shock terms of referrals for professional counseling, medical Squadron sends the victim into a pattern of confusion—the feeling care, legal information or a support group, call your base’s of being taken captive. This is another reason victims have sexual assault response coordinator. “Reading or playing a hard time trusting others after an assault. The Air Force remains committed to fi ghting these on the computer to MYTH: If there are no visible injuries investigators or inexcusable assaults, and those who commit these crimes keep in contact with medical staff can readily see, it must mean it didn’t hap- face swift, severe legal and command-directed ramifi ca- my family.” pen. tions. FACT: Sexual assaults include psychological and It’s time to take a stand.

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My father, his brother and many others all SOUTHWEST ASIA — I remember left the safety of home and joined the Army second grade when my teacher asked, “What during World War II. They stood up when their do you want to be when you grow up?” I was family, neighbors and country needed them. desperately trying to imagine what I wanted to They were regular Americans who knew what be and then making sure I said something that was at stake: the very freedom for which so would score cool points. many had fought before and continue to fi ght Congrats, promotees! I also remember my response: race car today. driver. That was what I really wanted to be. I never heard my father speak of that time Schriever congratulates the Staff Sergeant The thought of becoming an Air Force until I decided to join the military. Then he following individuals who were Mark Brady, 50th OSS offi cer, missile launch controller or squadron talked of commitment, sacrifi ce, iron will and promoted between March 2 and Mindy Howard, 25th SCTS commander never entered my mind. What the foresight not to take myself too seriously. Sunday. Michael Kelly, 50th OSS would my second-grade friends have thought The day of my dad’s funeral, they folded the Kevin Ryan Jr., 2nd SOPS had I said that? Forget cool—we’re talking fl ag draped over the coffi n and handed it to my Airman Kim Stephens, 50th OSS “dweeber” points. mother. I looked around at all the neighbors Norma Cruz, 50th MSG Steven Van Gorden, 1st SOPS Sitting in Mrs. O’Neal’s classroom, I who were there, to share that moment with my couldn’t know what path my life would take. family. As profoundly sad as we were, it was Airman First Class Still, I had the utmost confi dence that I could also a cause for celebration. The celebration of Technical Sergeant Erin Anderson, 50th SFS choose anything I wanted to do and as long as life, my father’s life and what he had stood for, Joseph Gendron, 50th OSS Chase Crow, 50th SFS I worked hard and persevered, I could do it. the many people present who had been there Karl Kuykendall Jr., 50th OGV Ashley Garnier, 50th OSS Why? Because I had the great blessing of being throughout my life and what each one of them Teoifolis Williams, 3rd SOPS born in the of America, where represented. Matthew Hall, 50th CES freedom is protected and honored. We were all family, a community of ordinary Chad Halverson, 4th SOPS Master Sergeant George Hill, 4th SOPS I grew up on a North Carolina farm. Rural citizens, bound by respect for life and liberty, Chad Alexander, 392nd TRS Det. 1 Michael Kulka, 50th SFS life was simple and full of challenges and hope. regardless of race, religion or gender. Jason Gresens, 50th CPTS Jamison Newman, 50th CES Our neighbors were like family. I grew up I knew, right there and then, that was why I Larry Holt, 25th SCTS Christopher Phillips, 50th SCS knowing everyone, and they knew me. I recall had chosen to join the military. I wanted to give Jennifer Maynard, 50th SW countless examples of dignity and character back to all of those people who had been there Asia Reece, 3rd SOPS I witnessed as I grew up around some great to help me grow into the adult I had become. Joel Watson, 50th SFS Americans. I was proud to serve a nation that, in spite of Christopher Woods, 4th SOPS They were leaders and mentors. Sometimes all her imperfections, represents “liberty and Sean Weins, 50th SCS they stumbled, yet they lived their lives as an justice for all.” Senior Airman example to us youngsters. They all wanted life Being in has given me complete con- Nicholas Carter, 50th SCS for their children to be better than they had it. viction that liberty is worth any cost. Many Michael Craddock, 50th OSS Ryan Pontius, 1st STS We all knew it, and most of us wanted to have a courageous, ordinary Americans have paid the Timothy Damar, 50th SCS better life, although the one we had was pretty ultimate price to preserve those freedoms we Andrew Jungjohann, 50th SFS Colonel amazing. Of course, we were too young to hold so dear, and I am honored to be a part of Jason Worrell, 3rd SOPS Catherine Perro, 50th OG realize it at the time. The common thread here their community. Winning Smiles For Everyone!

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4-FIT, from page 1 she added. “We pick what we’d like to focus on so Watry said she thought 4th SOPS would AFSPC/CC visits Congress that we can give the rest of the squadron more diver- come out on top. sity in their workouts.” “Obviously Colonel Shaw is very competitive, The trash talk has already began. First Lt. Joel and that competitive spirit gets spread throughout the Nyquist of 2nd SOPS threw down a gauntlet Feb. 9 squadron,” she said. after he and 1st Lt. Brandon Ostry won the inaugural However, the competition has its place, Colonel Schriever snowshoe race at the U.S. Air Force Acad- Shaw said. emy’s Farish Recreation Area. “We have a friendly rivalry on the friendly fi elds “4th SOPS showed up in force, but 2nd SOPS of strife,” he said, “but when it comes to providing showed up in shape,” he said after the race. combat effects from space, we’re all on the same First Lt. of 4th SOPS responded team. Tuesday with a boast of his own: “Events such as this are about making fi tness a “Even though we’re stronger and smarter, that’s bigger part of our Air Force culture,” the colonel add- not the reason we’re going to win,” he said. “We’re ed. “The more we can get people excited about team- just going to run faster.” ing up to train and perform together, the better.” NOG chief clarifi es uniform policy Staff Report rows are acceptable, but dread- shoulder straps and may have 50th Space Wing Public Affairs locks are not. buckles. The clutch-style hand- Females’ hair must be at least bag will be plain black smooth or Chief Master Sgt. Loura Lopez, one inch in length or bulk but can- scotch-grain leather, patent leather 50th Network Operations Group not exceed three inches in bulk. or high gloss; it may also be made superintendent, reminds everyone Additionally, hairstyles must not of manmade material without or- about policies regarding women’s prevent proper wear of headgear namentation. hairstyles, dress and appearance such as protective helmets or Handbags being carried while as governed in Air Force Instruc- chemical warfare masks. women are in mess dress, formal

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MOSUL, Iraq — More than ever before, Airmen are serving combat deployments traditionally fi lled by the Army and Marine Corps. Because of sister-service per- sonnel shortages, Airmen are serving in-lieu-of, or ILO, the Soldiers and Marines who would normally execute these combat missions. Master Sgt. Kenneth Hans, de- ployed to Mosul from the 17th Test Squadron at Schrie- ver, is one of them. In Iraq alone, nearly 1,700 Airmen are assigned in this capacity. They are administratively and operationally controlled by the 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group at , Iraq. The combat Airmen are photo by Capt. Ken Hall then tactically deployed to Army and joint organizations From left, Master Sgts. Kenneth Hans, John Murrell, Ralph Zanfagna and Jaime Cordero Jr. receive Iraqi at more than 60 forward operating locations throughout Campaign and Air Force Expeditionary medals from Lt. Col. Geoffrey Ellazar while deployed to Iraq. More Iraq. than 1,700 combat Airmen from the 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group perform in-lieu-of taskings Four Airmen deployed here successfully completed at more than 60 forward operating locations throughout Iraq. Sergeant Hans is deployed from the 17th Test tours of duty supporting the Army’s 403rd Civil Affairs Squadron at Schriever and Colonel Ellazar is the 732nd Expeditionary Support Squadron commander. Battalion’s Provincial Reconstruction Teams. Sergeant Hans stood alongside Master Sgts. John claim for his skill in backing away a vehicle and trailer diac surgical wing onto the Ibn Sena Teaching Hospital Murrell, Jaime Cordero Jr. and Ralph Zanfagna in being from an IED cordon on a narrow bridge. here. The cardiac surgical center is the only one of its recognized for outstanding service to the Army. Sergeant Murrell, from Hartford, Ind., served the past kind north of and is available to more than 3.4 Sergeant Hans held the PRT’s information technology 150-plus days as the NCO in charge of the battalion’s million Iraqi citizens. front, serving as the battalion S-6’s noncommissioned of- supply section, supervising a joint-service staff of three Sergeant Zanfagna of Providence, R.I., served as the fi cer in charge maintaining the PRT’s critical communi- Soldiers and two Sailors. He deployed more than seven battalion commander’s emergency response program cation capabilities over 12 remote locations in northern months ago. NCOIC. Iraq. A typical day for Sergeant Murrell lasted from 4:30 Sergeant Zanfagna compiled, completed and submit- The satisfaction of a job well done, is what motivates a.m. to 5 p.m. and included managing responsibility for ted more than 250 CERP reconstruction and humanitar- the St. Joseph, Mo., native, who said that being away the battalion’s $250,000 worth of weapons and optics, as ian projects totaling more than $30 million for Ninewa from his daughter is the hardest part of his deployment. well as $20 million in equipment. While deployed here, Provincial Reconstruction. Sergeant Hans managed more than a hundred user ac- he also become profi cient at driving Humvees and fi ring As Airmen fi ll more ILO taskings in Iraq and Afghani- counts and all the battalion’s tactical local area network the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. stan, Army leaders have nothing but praise for them. servers. In the course of providing remote communica- Sergeant Cordero, from Carson, Calif., is an Air Force “They carry on the distinguished legacy of the Tuske- tions support, he participated in several tactical convoys medic. He covered the PRT’s medical operations during gee Airmen that is the mantra of the 332nd Air Expedi- through hostile areas of Mosul. In preparation for this his six-month deployment. Sergeant Cordero worked tionary Wing,” said Lt. Col. Geoffrey Ellazar, 732nd Ex- limited but recurring mission, the sergeant became quali- with the Ninewa PRT-Gulf Region North and coalition peditionary Support Squadron commander, who awarded fi ed to operate heavily armored Humvees and mounted forces to develop a Provincial Reconstruction and Devel- Sergeant Hans and others Iraqi Campaign and Air Force weapon systems. During one convoy, he gained local ac- opment Committee project to build a $2.1 million car- Expeditionary medals.

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — An emerging technology is making airdrops around the world more accurate. Called dropsondes, they not only improve aircrew capabilities, they also keep troops safe downrange. A dropsonde is a meteorological device that aircrews use to collect weather information from the altitude of the plane to the surface, said Maj. Daniel DeVoe, the chief of Air Mobility Command’s mobile training team. “Once we get that (weather) information, the naviga- tor on board the aircraft will recalculate a release point for the cargo,” said Capt. Andrew Purath, training mis- sion commander. In the past, aircrews had to depend on other means for weather information, Captain Purath said. “Previously, we had to rely on either a weather fore- cast or what people were reading on the ground,” he said. “We didn’t have a good idea of what was going on photos by Airman 1st Class David Clark with the winds all the way to the ground.” Airman 1st Class Lucy Ramos “The dropsonde gives us a better understanding of examines a dropsonde March what winds are doing when we release the cargo,” said 24 during a training mission Tech. Sgt. Steven Hayes, a C-130 Hercules combat tac- at Andersen AFB. Dropsondes tics loadmaster. “With this data, the cargo is given the are part of the Joint Precision optimal chance of reaching where it needs to be for the Air Drop System, which allows aircrews to drop payloads from troops on the ground.” higher altitudes to multiple The benefi ts of GPS-aided airdrops for troops on landing zones. Airman Ramos the ground go beyond simple accuracy, said Capt. Dale is a loadmaster with 36th AS. Stanley, a C-130 navigator. “If we can get the load closer to the team on the ground, especially in a combat environment, it keeps them from having to put themselves in danger,” he said. In the end, that is what the dropsonde project is all about: accomplishing the mission and coming home safely. The dropsondes are part of the Joint Precision Air Drop System, an effort involving all four armed services that gives aircrews the fl exibility to drop payloads from higher altitudes simultaneously to multiple landing zones.

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KETTERING, Ohio — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne offi cially opened the Air Force Claims Service Center here March 23 with the cut of a ribbon. Now, Airmen stationed around the world have a centralized claims center to fi le legal claims and it can all be done online. The commander of the Air Force Claims Ser- vice Center, Lt. Col. Eric Bee, said the center falls in line with the secretary’s Air Force Smart Opera- tions 21 initiatives. “They can (fi le) anytime of the day or night. They can (fi le) at their desk. They can (fi le at home); they can go to our Web page and they can fi le a claim,” Colonel Bee said. “We’re trying to make it easier for Airmen and take less of their time.” The center consolidates some 90 individual claims centers under one roof. More than 100 Air Force active duty members and civilians make up the AFCSC. With the motto of “Fast, Friendly and Fair,” paralegal members are only a mouse click or phone call away. The consolidation changes the way Air- men fi le their claims by moving the traditional pa- perwork to an online environment. Paralegals are on hand 24 hours a day and seven days a week to help members at a moment’s notice. One of the biggest benefi ts Airmen will notice is the shorter turnaround for their claim. Working hand in hand with Defense Finance and Account- ing Service offi cials, the AFCSC will speed up the process of payment from several weeks to as few as fi ve business days. All the while, the AFCSC is expected to save the photo by Tech. Sgt. Steve German Air Force $60 million over the next 10 years while Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne highlights the benefi ts of the new Air Force Claims Service Center March 23 returning approximately 200 personnel positions to during its opening ceremony in Kettering, Ohio. The center consolidates all Air Force claims centers into one location. the Air Force. Airmen can now fi le claims via the Internet and obtain paralegal assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Mr. Grof said his favorite part of the event was the contagious 50th Space Wing Public Affairs excitement on the children’s faces. “They get excited about seeing Hairy the Bunny and the infl at- This year’s Spring Fling at the Main Fitness Center here Satur- able toys,” he said. “They make the event even more colorful than day was a success, drawing more than 1,200 Schriever employees, it already is.” spouses and egg-static children. Every child leaves the games a winner, explained Amy Noble, The weather cooperated with the 50th Services Division to draw 50th SVS’ non-appropriated funds human resources offi cer. the large crowd, said James Grof, the 50th SVS marketing director. “We let the children play as long as they want if there’s not a People could wander outside in the sunny, 60-degree weather to long line,” she said. visit the infl atable play areas, petting zoo and pony ride attractions. In addition to Hairy the Bunny and the game booths, 50th SVS The outdoor attractions were a smash with at least one of the also held ticket drawings every 15 minutes. guests: Leif, age 3, spent several minutes frolicking among llamas, An egg scramble outside the fi tness center drew children by the goats and other furry creatures inside the petting zoo area. dozens. “Leif really liked the pony rides,” said Capt. Daniel Berg, an 50th SVS is planning to hold two large events this summer—a Airman assigned to the 50th Operations Support Squadron here Services Exposition and Focus Day and the 2007 Base Picnic— and Leif’s father. and has already begun planning for Spring Fling 2008. Captain Another key ingredient in the festival’s success is the volun- Berg said he’s looking forward to it. teers, Mr. Grof said. More than 50 people volunteered to prepare “Spring Fling is a very good idea. It’s a great morale booster for the Fitness Center, entertain families at gaming booths and tear the local troops and their families,” he said. down after the event concluded. Will the Berg family attend next year’s Spring Fling? Right: Leif, age 3, marvels at llamas, “They were amazing,” he added. “They were a tremendous “Oh, yes,” the captain said. goats and other critters in Spring Fling’s help. There’s no way an event like this could run smoothly without If bright eyes and big smiles are any indication, a lot more fami- petting zoo area. Children and parents them.” lies will join them. also lined up for donkey rides. Leif’s fa- Keely, age 15 months, proves you can’t make an omelet—or, in this case, get to some good ther, Capt. Daniel Berg, is assigned to the candy—without cracking a few eggs. Keely was one of about 50 toddlers who took part in an egg 50th Operations Support Squadron. scramble outside the fi tness center. Keely’s father, Colin Kearns, is a Lockheed Martin contractor.

Cole, age 2, and his mother, Kristy Fairbanks, fi sh at one of the many games inside the Main Fitness Center gymnasium. Cole’s father, Airman 1st Class Adam Fairbanks, is assigned to the 3rd Space Operations Squadron here.

photos by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Addison, age 9 months, reacts with wonder at the sight of Hairy the Bunny. Addison is pictured here with her mother, Whitney Psinas. Her father, Tech. Sgt. Jared Psinas, is assigned to the 50th Security Forces Squadron. Satellite Flyer 14 April 5, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil FYI Get involved! ries all recommended books for 2007 and Anyone interested in volunteering for most recommended books from the 2006 Job Shadow Day should attend a briefi ng and 2005 reading lists. from Junior Achievers Friday at 10 a.m. in For more information, contact Tech. the DeKok Building, Room 346. Sgt. Leah Wilson, 50th Mission Support The 50th Space Wing will sponsor 50 Squadron, at 567-7329. students from Falcon Middle School for Job Shadow Day April 20. AF changes rules on leave, pass For more information, contact Master Airmen may receive special pass in Sgt. Mike Sharpe, 50th Contracting Squad- conjunction with leave without requiring a ron, at 567-3812. duty day between pass and leave periods. * Menu subject to Airmen must be in the local area when change without notice What’s your vision? they depart and return from leave. If they based on availability. The Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Memo- wish to leave the local area during pass rial Essay Contest is looking for essays and not return before beginning leave, the Friday Roast Turkey, Lasagna, French Fried Shrimp that envision what developments we may entire leave and pass period is leave. Savory Baked Chicken, Swedish Meatballs witness in space power throughout the next Commanders may further restrict leave Saturday 30 years and determine their effects on and pass to meet mission requirements. Sunday Roast Turkey, Grilled Steak, Fish Portions national security. For more information, visit the essay 50th SCS offers free training Monday Baked Fish, Pot Roast, Country Captain Chicken contest Web page at www.schriever.af.mil/ The 50th Space Communications Tuesday Veal Parmesan, Lemon Baked Fish, Teriyaki Chicken library/essaycontest.asp. Squadron has posted April and May sched- ules for its free software training classes. Wednesday Beef Stroganoff, Pork Chops, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Topics include Microsoft Offi ce soft- Be a better leader: read Thursday Chicken Enchiladas, Herbed Baked Chicken, Southern Fried Catfi sh Airmen who want to become a better ware and Adobe Acrobat Professional. Schedules are also available for equip- advocate of air and space power can check Other Eats & Treats: out Chief of Staff Reading List books from ment custodian training and local area High Plains Café Trina’s Coyote Café the reading library in the DeKok Building network training. Outdoor Recreation Office Falcon’s Nest here. For more information, contact the AAFES Shopette Einstein Bros. Bagels The library, located in Room 310, car- Training Services offi ce at 567-7887.

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