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Base Briefs 26 Airmen inducted into SNCO ranks Concert in the Park July 31 By 50th Space Wing The Peterson Air and Space Museum Public Affairs Foundation will sponsor Concert in the Schriever and Peterson’s newest senior Park 2009 July 31 at Peterson Airpark non-commissioned officers were honored (150 East Ent Avenue). Active duty and in an induction ceremony at the Peterson retired military, DoD civilians and all Consolidated Club here July 24. their family members are welcome. The senior NCO induction ceremony hon- The 2009 Concert in the Park is an ored 21 Schriever Airmen and five Peterson expression of appreciation for members Airmen who have been selected for promotion of the military community who have to master sergeant. made and are still making so many The induction ceremony marked a signifi- sacrifices for their country. cant milestone in the careers of these enlisted The Air Force Academy Stellar Brass Airmen. The promotion to the senior ranks Band will provide musical entertain- demonstrates their ability to assume greater re- ment from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program sponsibilities while setting a positive example will also include free hot dogs, ham- for Airmen and NCOs under their charge. burgers and bottled water.Bring your Schriever’s newest senior NCO inductees own lawn chairs or blankets. are: For more information on this enter- Master Sgt. James Bates, 50th Space taining and relaxing event, call 556- Communications Squadron U.S. Air Force photo/Amber Whittington 4915 or 556-8314. Tech. Sgt. Steven Briggs, 50th Space Wing Safety Office Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bob Vasquez, course director at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Center for Character Safe Kids 101 class Tech. Sgt. George Bush, 50th Space Development, addresses Schriever and Peterson’s newest senior non-commissioned officers during an induction Communications Squadron ceremony at the Peterson Consolidated Club July 24. The ceremony honored 26 Airmen who were inducted scheduled for July 31 Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Bushyeager, 50th Force into the senior NCO ranks. This class teaches kids 9 to 12 years Support Squadron of age the basics of staying home alone Tech. Sgt. Robert Cannon, 50th Space Tech. Sgt. Alan Stanford, 50th Space Communications safely. Topics cover Physical Readiness, Communications Squadron Squadron which includes fire safety, first aid, and Tech. Sgt. Scott Gardner, 50th Force Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Ryan Thompson, 50th Operations Support Squadron fixing meals; Mental Readiness, which Tech. Sgt. Robert Gonder, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron Tech Sgt. Danial Wall, 17th Test Squadron includings knowing addresses and Tech. Sgt. Dennis Gray, 17th Test Squadron Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Weiner, 4th Space Operations Squadron emergency contact information; and Tech. Sgt. Samuel Heath, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. John Zelasko, 17th Test Squadron Emotional Readiness — do they want Tech. Sgt. Frederic Herrick, 4th Space Operations Squadron Peterson’s newest Senior NCO Inductees are: to stay home alone. The class will be Tech. Sgt. Eric Knight, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron Master Sgt. Wayne Bailey, Air Force Operational Test and held July 31, from 12:30-4:30pm at the Tech Sgt. Jaime Logan-Krings, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron Evaluation Center, Detachment 4 Airman & Family Readiness Center. Tech. Sgt. Laura Lorenz, Joint Functional Component Tech. Sgt. Christopher Cobb, 21st Space Wing command post For more information or to sign up, Command Tech. Sgt. Michelle Curran, 21st Space Wing command post contact the A&FRC at 567-3920. Tech. Sgt. Gregory Passig, 50th Contracting Squadron Tech. Sgt. Michael Mullins, HQ, Air Force Space Command Tech. Sgt. Jared Psinas, 50th Security Forces Squadron Tech. Sgt. Michael Pasquantonio, 21st Logistics Readiness Camping Package at ODR Tech. Sgt. Justin Sherman, 50th Space Wing command post Squadron Rent a camping package for less at Outdoor Recreation, building 300, room 133. Camping package rental 2nd SOPS relaxes, vaults into tie for first place is just $50 and includes a tent, four sleeping bags with mats/pads and a cooler. Significant savings can be had, allowing you to rent bicycles and other camping gear for less. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 567-6050. Waterworld tickets now available Purchase Waterworld tickets at ITT, building 300, room 133. Tickets are $27 each for individuals 40 inches tall and up. Individuals 39 inches and under are free. Waterworld park operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. For more information, call the A&FRC at 567-6050. Diversity Day volunteers needed Schriever Air Force Base will be hosting the 2009 Diversity Day Extravaganza on Aug. 28 at the Base Fitness Center. We are still seeking volunteers to help organize, sup- port, and execute the Diversity Day event. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 in the MSG Conference Room. For more information, contact Master
Sgt. Ellis Jennings at 567-6765. U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater More Briefs page 4 Roger Gallardo, 2nd Space Operations Squadron pitcher, induced seven fly balls and struck out two batters in 2nd SOPS 8-5 win over 4th SOPS July 28.
By Scott Prater Joe Riedesel. Schriever Sentinel Riedesel was only half joking. Meyers, 2nd SOPS captain, did ask Inside Brian Meyers sensed something was wrong. His 2nd Space his teammates to ease up a bit. And they responded by scoring five runs in the bottom half of that third inning en route to an 8-5 victory Commentary...... 3 Operations Squadron teammates seemed to be pressing a bit. So, Childcare...... 5 while trailing 4th SOPS 4-0 in the bottom half of the third inning, Meyers asked them to do what some consider to be unthinkable. History...... 6 See Softball page 7 “He actually asked us to do less,” said 2nd SOPS designated hitter 2 July 30, 2009 Schriever Sentinel Join The Infinity ESSES Team Currently hiring MILSTAR/AEHF Communications Systems Engineers
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(,.-((<]Njq'C]dd]jEadalYjq;GK9\)(&)*-½op/&-½`,;N1W>AF9DW9DL[Yk/'*,'(1 Schriever Sentinel July 30, 2009 3 Air and Space Professionals: A Warrior Mindset Commentary by Maj. Jason Roberson PUBLISHER Commander, Detachment 4, 22d Space Operations Squadron Lon P. Matejczyk KAENA POINT, Hawaii — The Air Force Space Command’s Year [email protected] of Leadership has addressed many areas that are critical for our current Editorial and future Air Force leaders to reflect upon — heritage, discipline, core values, compassion, training, followership, mentoring, character, safety, Editor fitness and the warrior ethos. Mike Boyd As space professionals, we are required to look at leadership from not [email protected] only an Air Force position, but also a “Space Force” position, so that we may Staff Reporter maximize our capabilities to employ combat power. All of the themes from Scott Prater the Year of Leadership should be examined in order to contribute to our [email protected] overall professional development as Airmen and space professionals. ADVERTISING There are few Airmen who are completely bilingual in both air and space. As space professionals, it is vital that we strive to speak both “air” Advertising Director/GM and “space” languages in order to integrate with our fellow Airmen while Tex Stuart also educating them on the role of space power. Understanding how air [email protected] power is employed can greatly enhance effectiveness of our efforts towards successful employment of air and space power. Tammy Fogall Billy Mitchell, Pete Quesada and William Tunner were all air power [email protected] icons who successfully employed existing technology to enhance our air Pam Millman forces and develop visions for the future. Their leadership characteristics [email protected] and practices can enhance our own leadership styles and assist with our professional development and practices. Linda Stuart As a space professional, I believe General Bernard Schriever’s efforts [email protected] were most instrumental in building the foundations of our modern force. Classified Ad Manager General Schriever went farther than being an officer, pilot, engineer and Heidi Witherington space pioneer by becoming the first space professional and expanding [email protected] our nation’s mission into the space realm. General Schriever successfully ART DEPARTMENT merged the air power vision with existing and future technology to liter- ally launch the Air Force into space. He understood the role of air power Art Director and saw the potential of space power. His efforts as a space professional Rowdy Tompkins brought our space forces where we are today. [email protected] Today, fighters and bombers still play a leading role in the Air Force. Can Asst. Production Manager you explain to a fellow, non-space, Airman how space power is enhancing Maj. Jason Roberson, Commander, Detachment 4, 22d Space Operations Squadron these fighter and bomber roles? How about Intelligence, Surveillance and Mike Reid Reconnaissance mobility, communications or our nation’s “soft pow- needs.” There are many resources available to space professionals to help [email protected] er” (information, diplomacy and economic power)? Integration of GPS us understand how space power enhances our forces and what the needs of into systems such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Joint Precision Airmen and our sister services are. We’re all busy, but we must not solely Airdrop has become space success stories, but there are many other ar- focus on space professional readings and training. We must also branch eas where space enhances our force and directly contributes to mission out and add other items to our professional development goals. accomplishment. Doctrine may be a forbidden word to a tactical Airman, but it is the Professional development as Airmen and space professionals through basis for tactical theory and execution. The Joint Doctrine, Education, & education, training, exercises, Professional Military Education and pro- Training Electronic Information System can be an excellent location to start fessional readings can greatly enhance the effectiveness of our ongoing your search for knowledge and can lead you to many more references. space integration efforts. In May of this year, General Kehler highlighted in discussions with the See Commentary page 7 Senate that “what’s important is that we synchronize capabilities with
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Signs will be posted coming from Plus job at a time. the secured area going North on Falcon Parkway toward Disneyland Resort Military Salute extended For more information, call 567-2240 or e-mail wayne. the roundabout. to Sept. 30 [email protected]. For more information, contact Ed Salinas of 50 CES/CEH As part of “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” campaign, at 567-6246 or [email protected]. active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active University representative office hours members of the U.S. Coast Guard or Reserves are eligible for The following university representatives will be available Command Your Financial Future! a complimentary, multi-day admission into the Disneyland in the DeKok building, room 310 at the specified dates and This DoD event is designed to support and enhance our Resort Theme parks, and can book rooms at one of the three times: Webster University: Every first and third Monday, 11 installation’s financial mission readiness and augments exist- Disneyland Resort hotel properties at a special rate. For a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rep- Bill Houth, 574-7562); Colorado State ing programs. The Pikes Peak Financial Readiness Challenge example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired Pueblo: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rep-Rick Perez, 574- Event, “Command Your Financial Future!” will be hosted at members of the military and their families may find hotel 3312; Devry University: Every first and third Wednesday, the Peterson AFB Base Theatre Aug. 21 and 22. The keynote rooms starting at $119 per night during the value season. 10 a.m. to noon, and every first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Speaker is Deborah Owens, Expert Financial Empowerment The number of rooms available at these special rates is lim- (Rep-Cedric Johnson, 963-1688); Pikes Peak Community Advisor. Additional event topics include: Identity Theft, ited. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military College: Every second Monday, 10 a.m. to noon (Rep-Ron Investing for Tomorrow’s Economy Today, Better Than a personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or Shields, 502-4300); Embry Riddle: Every second and fourth Budget, Retirement Reality and more. child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. (Rep-Michelle Erlacher, 567-6858); Regis For more information, contact the Schriever A&FRC at ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or University: Every fourth Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. (Rep-John 567-3920. friends for the price of an adult one-day park hopper ticket. Hill, 264-7021); University of Phoenix: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 Purchase your tickets at Outdoor Recreation, building 300, p.m. (Crista Hill, 235-4077). Airman & Family Readiness Center Closed room 133. For more information, contact Tech Sgt. Cassandra Aug. 10 For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation/ITT Bushyeager, 50 FSS/CAA at 567-5927. The Airman & Family Readiness Center will be closed at 567-6050. Aug. 10, for an off-site retreat. For emergencies, please call Denver Museum of Nature and Science to the Military & Family Life Consultant at 651-3379. EQUAL Plus news host “Night Under a Middle Eastern Sky” For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of Airman Management System EQUAL Plus advertisements “Night Under a Middle Eastern Sky” will be held at the 50 FSS/FSFR at 567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever. offer military members the ability to volunteer for special Denver Museum of Nature and Science Aug. 21-22 for mili- af.mil. assignments outside of the normal assignment cycles. Two tary families from all branches of the military who have enhancements have been added within the EQUAL Plus experienced deployment in the past year, have a loved one Pre-separation brief area. 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CEC2289843 - 5/09 Schriever Sentinel July 30, 2009 5 CDC expands to offer before, after-school care By Scott Prater School-Age Program directors have been able to secure a Schriever Sentinel room and convert it into school-age use. They’ll use the As a sure sign that Schriever Air Force Base is trans- room until late December, when the expansion project forming before our eyes, the base’s Child Development is scheduled to be complete. Center will be offering before- and after-school childcare For the time being, School-Age Program administra- beginning Aug. 17 — the first day of school for most tors and CDC management will share space through a Colorado students. cooperative partnership. Even though families won’t begin moving into on- “We have hired a person to direct the youth programs, base housing until mid September, the tactic becomes a so there is not going to be an additional burden on the necessity as families start to plan their children’s school CDC management,” Ms. Hansen said. “Yes, they are year. going to share front desk clerks and kitchen staff, so “When we start, we’ll have enough space for 24 chil- there will be some additional workload involved but dren,” said Toni Hansen, Airman and Family Services we’re doing everything we can to insure it’s an easy Flight Chief. “And, once our expansion on the CDC is transition for everybody.” complete we’ll be able to accommodate 36 children.” So the CDC is ready, the school district is planning During its first nine years in existence, the CDC had its first pick up, and housing developer Tierra Vista is only offered care for children 6 weeks to 6 years old, planning for the first Schriever families to move in, but but the base’s current infrastructure, and the nearby no one is quite sure how many students/children will off-base school district, facilitated the need for some show up to use the new School-Age Program. kind of childcare for school-age children. “We have a very strong relationship with Ellicott Starting Aug. 17, parents can drop their school-age School District and Tierra Vista (housing developer),” children off at the CDC before heading to work. Ellicott Ms. Hansen said. “The Ellicott school district is allow- School District 22 will pick students up, transport them ing families to enroll in their schools even though the to school and drop them back off at the CDC following families haven’t moved into the base housing area yet. We the end of the school day. Parents can then pick their have worked together to get information out to families children up at the CDC at the end of their workday. in every way we can. There have been town hall meetings The program offers before and after school care for at Peterson AFB and out here. We’ve announced in the children through the age of 12. base bulletin and Tierra Vista included information in Faced with a fairly unique situation, Thea Wasche, 50th its August newsletter.” Force Support Squadron Director, and Ms. Hansen took Families will begin moving in to the first 24 on-base on the task of creating the School-Age Program. homes by September, and more homes will be ready for Since Schriever’s proposed youth center is still in the move in each month. funding stage, Ms. Wasche and Ms. Hansen had to find “I think this really worked out well,” Ms. Wasche said. a place to house the School-Age Program. So, they ap- “For us, to be able to accommodate the school age kids, plied for and received financing from the Emergency and for the parents, so they have a safe place for their Intervention Construction program to expand the children to go after school.” CDC. The School-Age Program will operate from 6 a.m. to 6 “We received $750,000 to build the expansion and p.m. Monday through Friday. Children in the program another $250,000 for supplies, equipment and other will spend all day at the CDC on Fridays as Ellicott U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater things we needed,” Ms. Wasche said. School District operates on a Monday-through Thursday Staff Sgt. Crystal Martinez and her son Montana exit the Schriever Child Development Current under enrollment at the Child Development schedule. Center July 27. Beginning August 17, the CDC will begin offering before and after-school Center has helped the situation. Designed to house 270 For more information or to sign up for the School-Age care for families with kindergarten and elementary school-age children. children, the CDC currently serves roughly 175, so the Program, contact Ms. Hansen at 567-5364.
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7462.1FtCarsonPrintAd3.264x5.75.indd 1 7/20/09 12:43:11 PM 8 July 30, 2009 Schriever Sentinel Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen By Maj. Beth Kelley Horine need additional retainability, visit your military personnel Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs section for counseling on your reenlistment or extension RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — Air options,” Mr. Torres said. Force Personnel Center officials here provided updates to Third, Airmen must sign a statement of understanding to the field recently on the Air Force implementation of the acknowledge acceptance of their active duty service com- Post-9/11 GI Bill. mitment. The statement of understanding is available in The updates, effective Aug. 1, include guidance on how military personnel sections, education offices and on the eligible Airmen can choose to transfer part or all of their edu- “Ask” AFPC Web site. cational benefits to family members enrolled in the Defense “If you’ve already applied to transfer your benefits, a copy Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System. of the (statement of understanding) will be sent to you for “Since the Transfer Education Benefits Web site began signature via email from the Total Force Service Center-San accepting applications in July, more than 4,000 Airmen Antonio. In the near future, the SOU will be available on have requested transfer of benefits to their family mem- the virtual MPF to allow Airmen to complete this action bers,” said Maj. Jamison Braun, the AFPC deputy chief of digitally,” Major Braun added. COSprings_Military_AD.ai 8/25/08 3:03:41 PM transformation. And finally, all Airmen should verify family member in- The request to transfer is initiated by an Airman through formation is accurate in DEERS. PATERNITY | STD | DRUG | HEALTH & WELLNESS TEB, a Department of Defense portal, to the Total Force A printable version of this checklist is available on the Service Center-San Antonio for validation, and then sent AFPC Web site under the Post-9/11 GI Bill link. back to the DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs. WE DO STD “However, the DOD portal experienced difficulties at first How to apply that limited our ability to push validation of eligibility back to After completing the checklist above, Airmen can ap- the DOD and the VA in a timely manner,” Major Braun said. ply to transfer their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at the TEB TESTING! “Now that the kinks have been worked out, we anticipate the site. Applicants must use a common access card, a DOD s 1UICK total process from application to approval to take between 30 self-service user identification, or a Defense Finance and to 45 days. Please be patient with the new rollout and we’ll Accounting Service personal identification number to ac- s #OMPLETE continue to keep you up to speed on changes.” cess the site. The TEB site is also posted on the AFPC Web s $ISCREET Basic eligibility site and the Air Force Virtual Education Center on the Air Force Portal. All Airmen serving greater than 90 days of active duty, 7824B N. Academy Blvd. “If for some reason an applicant doesn’t meet eligibility post-Sept. 11, 2001, are automatically eligible and enrolled Colorado Springs, CO 80920 requirements, the application will be returned to the TEB Phone: 719.277.TEST (8378) for the new GI bill benefit. For additional information and site and AFPC will provide the applicant with a statement of Fax: 719.277.8353 eligibility requirements, visit www.gibill.va.gov. why it was disapproved, or guidance on what actions are re- www.anylabtestnow.com/cosprings Next, if only applying for personal use of benefits (not quired before approval can be granted,” Major Braun said. transferring to dependents), go to the VA online applica- Once Airmen receive approval of their transfer application tion, or VONAPP, Web site at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/ from the VA, family members may apply to use transferred vonapp to apply. benefits by completing VA Form 22-1990e in VONAPP. The 877 Transferability VA Form 22-1990e should only be completed and submitted Active-duty and selected Reserve Airmen who meet all of to VA by the family member after TEB approval. Further 745-EGGS the VA’s Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit requirements, who are on information is available at: http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/ duty as of Aug. 1, who have already served at least six years, vonapp/main.asp. Surrogate program $23k base + stipends and who commit to four more years of service, have the op- Additional guidance about GI Bill options can be found and expense reimbursements tion to transfer their benefits to eligible dependents. at the following resources: Before applying to transfer benefits, an Airman should — DVA GI Bill Egg donor program $5,000-$10,000 do four things to ensure a smooth and efficient application — DoD Post-9/11 GI Bill — AFPC Post-9/11 GI Bill If you have been considering donation or surrogacy, process. The very first step for all Airmen is to seek counseling — Post-9/11 GI Bill link on the “Ask” AFPC site, or now is the time to discuss the opportunity with from your Education Center on GI Bill options, said Rudy — Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. someone who truly knows the answers. Torres, the AFPC education services and benefits program NOTE: For specific details on selected reservists transfer- deputy chief. ring GI Bill benefits, contact the Total Force Service Center www.DonatedEggs.com “Next, ensure you have at least four years left of retainability at 800-525-0102, option 3, or option 4 for Air National before transferring benefits, unless retirement eligible. If you Guard.
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