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Peterson flag plaza dedicated Peterson Complex members remain standing after the flag is raised during the flag plaza dedication June 1. The event was also a noncommissioned officer and senior NCO promotion recognition and induction ceremony. Twenty promotees were welcomed into the NCO and senior NCO corps. See page 10 for more on the ceremony.

Photo by Cliff Blum Roche sworn in as 20th Air Force secretary WASHINGTON — Dr. James G. Roche was sworn and are justifiably proud of the Air Force’s numerous in as the 20th secretary of the Air Force June 1 during a achievements and bright future. ceremony at the Pentagon. “We must now respond to this century’s new and David O. Cooke, director of administration and man- emerging national security environment by fostering even agement for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, admin- more constructive relationships among the services to istered the oath of office. Roche was nominated by the more fully integrate for joint and combined operations,” president May 7 and confirmed by the Senate May 24. he said. As secretary, Roche is responsible for the function- Roche, a retired Navy captain, was a recipient of the ing and efficiency of the Air Force, formulation of serv- Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for the Navy’s most improved ice policies and programs, and timely implementation of combat unit in the Pacific in 1974. presidential and secretary of defense decisions and instruc- “(I look) forward to piloting the journey ahead for tions. the Air Force,” he said. “My vision is an aerospace future “I am honored to be confirmed as the secretary of the just as remarkable as its admired past. My pledge is that I Air Force, and to join one of the most innovative, dedicat- will serve the way Air Force men and women do every day ed and respected teams the world has known — the United throughout the world; with integrity, selflessness and in States Air Force,” Roche said. “I appreciate the confidence earnest pursuit of excellence.” and trust the president, the secretary of defense and the “We welcome Secretary Roche and his family to the Senate have in me to lead this proud aerospace team. I Air Force team,” said Gen. Michael E. Ryan, Air Force consider it an esteemed privilege to have this opportunity chief of staff. to serve with the Air Force’s outstanding men and women. “The secretary has had a distinguished and success- “Over the past decade, our nation has demanded ful military and civilian career,” Ryan said. “He brings a increasingly more effort and sacrifice from the Air Force unique and valuable combination of military experience, Courtesy photo team — our active duty airmen, civil servants, executive management expertise and proven leadership Dr. James G. Roche was sworn in as the Guardsmen, Reservists and contractors — and that team that will be an asset to our Air Force and our nation. I look 20th secretary of the Air Force, June 1, has responded brilliantly,” Roche said. “The American forward to serving with him.” during a ceremony at the Pentagon. people have the highest confidence in our military forces (Courtesy of Air Force Print News)

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Congratulations to E-6 and E-7 Det. 2, 18th SPSS keeps watch on Local Air Force members lend a promotees - Page 3 the other side of the world - Page 5 hand in tornado clean-up - Page 10 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Friday, June 8, 2001 From the top Message from the Chief of staff outlines top priorities NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Most Air Force members love what they do, 21st SW commander Families, a balanced civilian workforce and mili- Ryan said. tary construction funding are high-priority issues They love the camaraderie and appreciate The past few weeks have been very busy around the that senior Air Force leaders continue to address, the challenge of the mission. "But their ultimate 21st Space Wing. Although not everyone was directly said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Ryan. concern is for their families. Families always involved in the vice president’s visit, the flag plaza dedi- "We are a family Air Force," Ryan said dur- have 51 percent of the vote," he said. "That's why cation and NCO induction ceremony and the planning of ing a visit here. "This is a recurring theme I we have to continue to work on driving the equi- Corona, we all played a role. We are all part of Team 21. encounter from airmen stationed around the tability of pay with the civilian counterparts. The vice presidential visit, as short as it was, came world. Most of our folks when they finish their People should not be penalized for serving their off without a hitch. We received numerous accolades first tour have families." country." from the secret service and the vice president’s staff. We Ryan said that the Air Force is an expedi- Ryan is not only concerned with the men presented a good impression of the Air Force during the tionary force, in the business of deploying. But and women in uniform who make up the Air first visit to Peterson by a member of the new administra- when members deploy, they want to know that Force. Civil servants have been a vital part of the tion. They saw the professionalism and commitment of all their families are stable, safe and secure. Air Force since its beginning. With more than 40 our troops. It was a great effort. "We, as a family Air Force, must make sure percent of the civilian work force eligible to retire The flag plaza dedication and NCO induction cere- they are taken care of, particularly those who live in the next few years, the Air Force could face a mony was another awe-inspiring event. Last Friday, the on the installations," Ryan said. "Approximately shortage of experience and skills. Ryan does not weather cleared and under a sun-filled, blue sky, the half of the military family housing needs rebuild- believe this will have a great effect on the force. American flag flew for the first time officially on the new ing; we are working very hard to take care of that. "Even though a great number will be eligi- wing flag pole. There is no sight more patriotic than the There is a plan in place to make this happen by the ble, not all will choose to leave when they reach flag waving in the breeze with the Rocky Mountains as a end of the next decade." that point. Many will stay on with us," Ryan said. backdrop. Another moment of honor was watching a group "We are expanding facilities on base, such "We have asked Congress for help in trying to of NCOs being inducted into the NCO corps. This is a big as child care, Ryan said. "When we focus on the shape the force. That is, to bring in more younger step in an enlisted members career, signifying their hard families, we can be sure that airmen are focusing people to balance our experience levels, and to be work and commitment to the Air Force. It was an honor for on the mission." able to give incentives to our folks who want to me to be a part of such an important step in their lives. In the last few years Air Force people have retire." And most recently, we received the news that received many much-needed pay and quality-of- "We have a wonderfully dedicated civilian CORONA was not to be held at Peterson, but instead in life improvements, such as across-the-board pay workforce," Ryan said. "They are part of our Washington DC. Although the news was immensely dis- increases, and just recently, the Family team; they are Air Force. But we have to ensure appointing, everyone involved deserves a pat on the back Subsistence Supplemental Allowance. Ryan that we are balanced so that it is a stable career for because the preparation for CORONA was a huge under- expects this trend to continue. our civilians. That's why we are currently work- taking. I must admit, I was disappointed when I heard the "The service chiefs came together and ing on incentives for those who want to retire news because I know, as a team, we were ready. We were worked very hard with the administration and early, opening the way for a younger workforce." confident the conference would run smoothly and I want- Congress to try and turn around the trend of pay- Relief is in sight for military construction, ed our base and our personnel to have the opportunity to ing our folks less as we ask them to do more," he he said. shine in front of our senior leaders. We had reached our said. "We think it is imperative that we compen- "For the past four years we have under fund- apex; we were peaking at just the right point. That is due sate our folks sufficient to the task that we ask ed MILCON and modernization to take care of to all the hard work of members of our team. them to do." families and readiness," Ryan said. "Budget caps So now, take some time over the next few weeks to Ryan acknowledged the great demand for have prevented us from increasing MILCON regenerate your batteries. Then we will start focusing on Air Force people in the civilian workforce. projects in any significant way, and we've had to our next set of milestones, which pave the way to a suc- "They are excellent workers, they are disci- defer modernization of our infrastructure so we cessful ORI in August. plined, they are drug-free," Ryan said. "They are could take care of families and quality of life. We family people who know how to lead and how to hope very soon to be able to turn that around. We Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler follow and industry wants them. What we have to believe that will be a priority of this administra- 21st Space Wing commander do is make sure we provide the quality of service tion and Congress." (Courtesy of Air Combat and the quality of life to keep them here." Command News Service) Action line Promotion recognition Submitting Action Lines the vehicle and permission to advertise it for sale. For more information, please call the ASC manager, ceremony The Action Line Calvin Gammon, at 556-4881. (556-7777 or by fax: In honor of the recent E-6 and Why are the fees for the youth center’s sports 556-7848) is your Q. E-7 promotion, the U.S. Space direct link to me. It program still the same as last year when the program provides an avenue is being run so differently? I have participated in the Command, 21st Space Wing youth center’s sports program for the last four seasons for you to voice con- and 50th SW command chief and this is the first time there are only going to be four cerns over unsolved or five games played instead of the usual eight. I still master sergeants are sponsor- problems, share have to pay for trophies. I am also coaching to assist ing a recognition ceremony for good ideas or pro- in offsetting the fee, but I am still paying the same as vide some construc- I did in prior seasons. I am told the fees are for the the promotees today, 4 p.m., tive criticism. referees. Thank you. at the enlisted club. As a reminder, the Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler Family members and supervi- Action Line is not a replacement for using A. I appreciate your concerns and comments sors are encouraged to attend your chain of command. Action Lines can about the Peterson AFB youth sports program. Youth help make the Peterson Complex and the sports registration fees are not based on the number of and bring a camera. wing a better place to live and work. games played, and they are not used to pay for the referees or for coaches. Your fees pay for supplies, equipment and field maintenance. The youth center Q. Why do you need a power of attorney to put tries to run a seven-week season for all sports when a car for sale at the auto shop if you don’t own the possible. However, the length of each season is car? I am not trying to sell the car. I am just trying to dependent upon the number of teams, field availabil- advertise it for sale. Thank you very much. ity and weather conditions. Therefore the current soccer season is short because the youth center delayed A. Thank you for allowing me to address this starting until there was sufficient participation. If you issue. Since you do not own the vehicle, the power of have further questions regarding youth programs attorney is the only verification automotive skills cen- please contact Jane-Marie Kopinski or Sonny ter personnel have that you have been given access to Campbell at 556-7220. SPACE OBSERVER News Friday, June 8, 2001 3 Salute! Base members are remind- ed to render appropriate respect and courtesies to commanders in their staff cars. Offering a salute to a passing staff car is a required Air Force courtesy. Just in case you haven’t seen base staff cars, here are a couple of photos. Left: The staff car of Gen. Ed Eberhart, Air Force Space Command commander. Right: The staff car of Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler, 21st Space Wing Photo by Staff Sgt. Alex R. Lloyd commander. Photo by Senior Airman Shane Sharp Technical sergeant promotions top last year’s percentage; master sergeant selections remain at all time high The Air Force select- Matthew E. Golightly George M. Rapko Darryl W. Kirby Melissa K. Larson Conrad L. McCloskey ed 7,031 of 18,038 eligible David E. Hendrickson Bruce M. Webb Cameron D. Thomas Michael J. Sugar Marguerite Osborn technical sergeants for pro- Anthony Hernandez Andre T. Williams 21st Security Forces 821st Medical Squadron Anthony C. Rangel motion to master sergeant Kenneth J. Kincaid 20th Space Support Squadron Keith A. Briggs 367th USAF Recruiting and 12,051 of 36,095 eligi- James J. Stier Squadron Joseph D. Barone Robert J. Laws Squadron ble staff sergeants for pro- 4th Space Support Brian M. Sorrell Alicia Figueroa Roderick A.R. Tapnio Christopher Lockwood motion to technical ser- Squadron 21st Space Wing Michael E. Henn Rosemarie A. Tapnio Brian W. Cornett geant. This represents an Gary W. Chappell Michael Brown John T. Jones 821st SFS Valerie James overall 38.98 percent selec- Christopher J. Kelly Stephen L. Bryant Eric W. Malone Terri L. Frye 13th Air Support tion rate for the 01E7 cycle Gary D. Perrin David W. Hutchinson Frederick T. McKenna Robert C. Williams Operations Squadron and 33.39 percent selection Wayne J. Ratliff Abraham L. Malit Robert G. Smith Yvonne Decarlo Wingard Douglas B. Ehle rate for the 01E6 cycle. The 5th Space Support Gino G. Mattorano Dan K. Wilkerson 821st Support Squadron Eugene P. Thomas master sergeant selection percentage stayed virtually Squadron Jeffrey H. Whiteman 21st Services Squadron David S. Adams Defense Courier Service tied with last year's percent- Jeremy A. Bair 21st Civil Engineer Sally A. Bragg Johnny L. Conover Anthony L. Patton age of 39.10, while this Timothy A. Bishop Squadron Deanna L. Buersken Richard A. Dennis Det. 5 Electronic year's technical sergeant Thomas M. Desantis James A. Dent Joseph P. Harrish Gene L. Eastman Systems Center rate surged nearly six points Ian M. Forrester Andrew Lewis Joel Pearson Vincent F. Freeny Shawn P. Higgins beyond last year's already Susan G. Hitchcock Paul D. Macek 721st CES Jonathan W. Harris Ronald J. Lagle record showing of 27.64 Patrick L. Kincaid Mark R. Martinez Edward C. Beckett Mark S. Nolen Ronald J.J. Schmidt percent. Steven W. Kindle Freddie J. McKinney Daniel Castaneda Jeffrey S. Noxon Headquarters Air Force Technical sergeant selects Erik G. Larsen Vincent J. Munson David L.Howland Ronald E. Stelly Space Command Staff sergeants from Stephen G. Lyon William C. Penister Donald J. Lucy Robert F. Toms Frank E. Schlosser the 21st Space Wing and John T. Norris Brent S. Sheehan Shannon B. McQuaig Donald A. Vaughn Carol A. Davis Peterson Air Force Base Mark Y. Phelps Laurren T. Speakman Larry E. Simpson Kevin R. Watson Paul A. Jones include the following, 6th SWS 21st Communications 721st CS Det. 4 Air Force P. Locke Phornsawon sorted by unit to which Richard P. Geist Squadron Jeffrey B. Allen Operational Test and Armand M. Tibar they are assigned: Marvin Harris Raymond D. Ford Daryl R. Batross Evaluation Center Band of the Rockies 1st Command and Vaughn A. Zelinsky 21st Contracting Andrew C. Bothwell Victor H. McCoy David A. Emig Control Squadron 11th SWS Squadron Todd D. Lawson 10th Medical Operations Randy D. French Danna L. Fox Willie T. Blocker Racheal D. Clardy-Sawyer Stephen C. Leavitt Squadron AFSPC 2nd Space Warning Timothy J. Brister Eugene A. Ferguson Jimmy R. McNutt Joseph Y. Garcia Communications Squadron Michael D. Morris Yolanda Robinson- Jon S. Moore Bradley W. Staton Support Squadron John F. Bentivegna Ben C. Smith Freeman Jeffrey D. Roob 10th Aerospace Ronald C. Flack Brian J. Dalton 12th SWS 21st Logistics Support Fernando Santana Medicine Squadron Donna S. Gonyea Douglas L. Droz Jeffrey M. Bowles Squadron Michael W. Thomas Stacey D. Baer Alex R. Lloyd Ines R. Dunsmore Scott D. Orbeck Jamey L. Coleman Elwood F. Treadwell Brian D. Lawrence Glenda J. Mosby Curtis D. Henley Edward L. Oslica William M. Gillis Raymond C. Wilke Michele Ward 21 Security Police Christopher B. Huard 13th SWS Michael G. Moffett 721st SFS Ruben M. Vazquez Squadron OL-AA David M. Kover Jonathan L. Conlon 21st Mission Support Jeffrey G. Narron Bobby L. Woods Frederick McKenna Robert K. Messina Sean M. Cope Squadron Bobby D. Price 10th Dental Squadron Dan K. Wilkerson Peter L. Rousseau Derrick Jones Dennis W. Bragg Patrick M. Yocum Teres M. Cooksey Space Combat Jermal A. Stroter Robert E. Scheiterle 21st Operations Group 76th Space Control Michael I. Domingo Operations Squadron Humberto Viramontes 18th Space Support Donald C. Wilson Squadron Jodi Hilderbrandt Troy K. Rickett 3rd Space Control Squadron 21st Operations Support James A. Vise Derek T. Lucas NORAD/Headquarters Antonio R. Magorno Squadron 821st Support Group Mark S. Martin Squadron See PROMOTIONS, Page 6

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takes reins BUCKLEY AFB, Colo. — During his farewell address to the 821st Space Group on May 29, former group commander of 821st Col. Craig C. Whitehead formally announced plans for the 821st to stand up as the 460th Air Base Wing on Oct. 1. Space Upon activation, the wing mission will be to provide base operating support. Group operational mission responsi- Group at bilities have transferred to the 21st Space Wing at Peterson Air Force Base. By Tech. Sgt. Jim Randall This milestone is a big step toward providing improved 821st Space Group Public Affairs service to the military community, including local retirees and those working at local area military organizations like the BUCKLEY AFB, Colo. — Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the Air Reserve Col. James A. Sands assumed Personnel Center in Denver. command of the 821st Space Without operational responsibility, the 460th Air Base Group, formerly held by Col. Wing will be able to focus its resources on other aspects of Craig C. Whitehead, during cere- national defense, taking care of people and managing the monies here May 29. installation. Whitehead, commander The 460th ABW will consist of four units: 460th ABW since Feb. 26, was stationed at Headquarters, the 460th Comptroller Flight, 460th Logistics Buckley since June 1998. He will Squadron and the 460th Support Group. The 460th Support now command the 12th Space Group will also include three subordinate units: 460th Civil Warning Squadron at Thule Air Photo by Airman Tarkan Dospil Engineer Squadron, 460th Communications Squadron and the Base, Greenland. 460th Security Forces Squadron. Sands just completed a two- Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler, left, passes the 821st Space Group guidon to Col. James A. Sands during a change The new group commander, Col. James Sands, will year tour of duty as commander of of command ceremony May 29 at Buckley Air Force retain command of the unit when it stands up as the 460th. the 82nd Support Group at Base while the outbound group commander, Col. Craig Activation of the 460th ABW will be the culmination of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. C. Whitehead, (right) looks on. a process that started nearly three years ago when former Before that, he served as chief of Secretary of the Air Force F. Whitten Peters directed Air Air Force Space Command’s space support His awards include the Legion of Merit, Force Space Command to assume host responsibilities for the division, Peterson Air Force Base. Other the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with base. career highlights include missile and space one oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Last October, the 821st Space Group took over those officer assignments ranging from the Joint Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Joint responsibilities from the Colorado Air National Guard,which Staff to squadron command. Service Commendation Medal, and others. had been host for the base for more than 40 years. Sands is a 1978 graduate of Arizona State When asked about what he sees as his Members of the 821st Space Group have spent the past University, where he earned his Air Force com- biggest initial challenge, Col. Sands said, two years laying groundwork for the wing activation at mission through the Air Force Reserve Officer “Establishing affordable housing for people Buckley Air Force Base. Training Corps program. stationed here is one of my top priorities.” The activation ceremony is tentatively slated for Oct.1. SPACE OBSERVER Friday, June 8, 2001 5 21st Space Wing Detachment 2, 18th SPSS tracking objects from the other GSUCorner side of the world Where in the world is Diego Garcia and The primary mission of the detachment is to why is Detachment 2, 18th detect, track and identify space objects within its Space Surveillance Squadron area of coverage. The unit usually provides data on there? Quite frankly, it is in the deep space objects in orbits from 3,000 to 22,000 middle of nowhere, but what miles up, although it has a limited near-earth the unit does is vital to the detection capability. Satellite information is pro- space surveillance network. vided to the 18th SPSS at Edwards and the Space Like its sister sites at Socorro, Control Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force N.M.; Maui, Hawaii; and Moron, Station in Colorado. Spain; Det. 2 is located far from the 18th The detachment is one of three worldwide SPSS at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. and Ground-Based Elecro-Optical Deep Space wing headquarters at Peterson. Det. 2 takes Surveillance sites. To perform its mission, the term “detachment” to the extreme. As GEODSS brings together the telescope, low-light- matter as fact, you can’t get any farther level television cameras, and computers: three away. proven technologies. The site uses three powerful Diego Garcia is part telescopes able to “see” objects 10,000 times dim- of the British Indian mer than the human eye can detect. And because Ocean Territories, and is the site is an optical sensor, mission operations are situated near the center of best accomplished during relatively clear sky con- Detachment 2, 18th Space the Indian Ocean between ditions at night. Surveillance Squadron, Diego Garcia, British Indian Africa and the Indonesian The detachment was activated June 18, 1986, Ocean Territories Archipelago. The island as Detachment 4, 1st Space Wing. Feb. 1, 1990, it is remote, with the nearest was reassigned to the 18th SPSS upon activation commercial port being of that squadron. Both the detachment and its par- Colombo, Sri Lanka, around 960 nautical ent squadron were reassigned to the 21st Space miles away. It is classified as a coral atoll and Wing May 15, 1992, when the 21st SW assumed is among a number of islands forming a clus- responsibility for all space surveillance units. The ter known as the Chagos Archipelago. unit became Detachment 2, Aug. 1, 1994. The site is operated and maintained by 19 contract workers. The one Air Force master sergeant assigned has primary responsibility to ensure the mission is accomplished and the contractor’s work performance is satisfactory. The current contractor is Litton/PRC, Inc, which has held the contract since Oct. 1, 1983.

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Above: Arial view of Diego Garcia Right: Detachment 2, 18th Space Surveillance Squadron GEODSS facilities buildings. SPACE OBSERVER 6 Friday, June 8, 2001 News –– PROMOTIONS, Kevin D. Stocking Crispino A. Santos Charles L. Jamison Eugene A. Fisher Ronald W. McKee From Page 3 3rd SPCS Danny Sells Danny O. Ogas Brian M. McQuary Samuel Williams U.S. Space Command Marcus Gray Larry T. Wilkerson 721st CES 367th USAF RS Roberto R. Diaz Steven T. Benfiel 3rd SPSS 21st CES Steven L. Brunk Terrence Gonzalez Devin C. Glenn Deanna J. Harris Charles W. Hook John D. Barney 721st SFS Eladio P. Montez Cynthia L. Elliott Marcia J. Wells 4th SPSS Edgardo A. Datar Larry A. Harrison Jon A. Vance Raymond A. Nivens James R. Mitchell Irvin B. Cooper Thomas M. O’Neill Billy R. Hayes Michael Dorombozo Lori A. Orslene Laura L. Pfender Rafael Rodiguez 21st CS Michael W. Spangler Eddie O. Steward Kevin M. Smith Theresa L. Greene Joel W. Tester Frank L. Bower 721st CS Thomas Downing Todd D. Foley Ronnie J. Smith 5th SPSS Byron N. Bradford Henry L. McConnell Ronald Pena Lisa A Buhlinger Frank J. Becker Steven A. Kenward Matthew A. Dodds 821st Support Group Richard P. Perez William A. Aragon Fran Larson-Freeman Darren F. Stecker Julio Irizarry Jason R. Delrie AETC Michael T. Cockrum Richard J. Ziesmer 6th SWS 21st CONS 821st Support Squadron Wayne N. Griffin Larry D. Bethley Youletta Carr Robert Fitzpatrick Charles F. Pollard Terence A. Baker College of Enlisted PME Hector H. Warner Roger M. Henry Daniel Leon Charles Wingerter Greggory L. Cook Phillip N. Jordan Richard L. Wiley Mark N. Pullo 7th SWS 21st LSS James S. Gilliam Timothy L. Melton Aaron L. Becker Martin R. Byers Barry L. Trowbridge Bobby J. Bell Jamie M. Herrin Det. 7, Civil Air Patrol Peter M. Carrello Juli A. Croft 11th SWS Allen J. Carpenter Martin D. Jimenez Lorelei A. Wood Steven D. Jergens Thomas M. Garrett Marcus J. Ellis Barrington A. Holness Charles F. King 544th Intelligence Group Chris M. Milius James L. Jones Anthony K. Little Marc H. Levesque Stephen R. McGill Larry E. Bascom Mark Whitmore Michael E. Lechnir Ronald E. McQueen Raimundo E. Rodriquez William F. Sell 13th Air Support William G. Young Jason O. Ferweda Walter G. Merriam Tyrone Smith 821st SFS Operations Squadron Anthony Washington Alber Kaltenhauser Donald R. Swenson Kevin P. Wagner Denver L. Brattain Jonathan M. Dent Dale E. Hollins Michael J. Meyer 12th SWS 21st MSS 821st Medical Squadron Jeffrey T. Rudrude OL-AF, AFSPC Steven P. Reinsch David A. Aker Cheryl A. Collins Jason E. Meyer Sacramento Air John E. Nelligan JPPSO Robert K. Jackson William J. Stephenson Det. 4, Air Force Logistics Center Christopher Pangburn James P. Pennington Russell R. Kreis 21st OSS Operational Test and Victor P. Pickering NORAD/HQ USSPACE- John W. Tanaiewski Michael S. Loveland Kim Goldstein Evaluation Center Data Masked Location COM 13th SWS Robert A. Peeters James K. Mills Michael S. Coalson Richard K. Goble Master sergeant selects Larry V. Dikeman Christopher L. Wade 10th Medical Support Peter J. Rivera Kelly L. Cahalan 1st CACS James H. Hall 21st SFS Squadron Det 11, Space and Dave R. Christensen Brett Krimminger Ty R. Harbert Scott A. McCalla Dennis M. Casey Missile Systems Center Donald A. Arcuri Doran L. Siewert Allen L. Markle Larry V. Prichard Billy D. Santaanna Dennis Eltringham Diana J. Williams Brian S. Sutherland James R. McLellan Timothy E. Winfree 10th Aerospace James R. Freeman Daryl L. Lewis 2nd SWS Christian M. Owens 21st Services Squadron Medicine Squadron Michael L. Head Ulysses E. Zeigler Robert E. Hopson Terence J. Scott Kevin L. Cummings Harris L. Elgie Jon K. Williams Jeffrey C. Cluver Marcus W. Mallette 21st SW Preston C. Dickens John W. O’Brien Regino A. Aceret William T. Phillips Roderick A. McKinley Kristin A. Clark Michael G.P. Ferricher Dwayne E. Ray Headquarters AFSPC JPPSO Robert A. Orris Rebekah L. Dillahunty 76th SPCS 10th Dental Squadron Javier Hernandez Richard C. Mims SPACE OBSERVER News Friday, June 8, 2001 7 1,500 USAF members Fruits, vegetables could carry germs; owe Social Security wash food carefully before you eat WASHINGTON — About 1,500 Air Force people have SAN ANTONIO - The summer season is upon us, and the Defense Commissary been overpaid due to undercollection of Social Security FICA Agency has some good advice when it comes to enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. and Medicare withholdings. Recently, California, and several other states, have reported an increase in illnesses This problem affects people who had adjustments to base associated with cantaloupes. However, there is a risk of becoming ill from almost any food pay, such as promotions, demotions, longevity increases, forfei- item, including fresh fruits and vegetables, if they are not handled properly. tures and the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Bacteria cause the majority of food borne illnesses. For example, the recent outbreaks The problem was created with last year’s tax release to the associated with cantaloupes were caused by a rare strain of salmonella bacteria. Some other Defense Joint Military Pay System and has recently been fixed, bacteria that can cause illnesses are e coli O157-H7, listeria monocytogenes, clostridum Defense Finance Accounting Service officials said. Overpayment boutulinum, and many others. Proper handling can easily control these microorganisms and amounts ranged from pennies to $1,700. the illnesses they cause. The overpayments, which affect all services, may not be When it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, one of the most important ways to waived and must be paid back. DFAS reduced the end-of-month ensure the removal of harmful microorganisms is to thoroughly wash the food. Most fruits and May pay of about 700 people who owed $120 or less. vegetables have a protective layer (skin, rind, or peel) that prevents the bacteria from getting The remaining, about 800 people, will have the shortfall to the inside of the produce. However, if food is improperly washed, bacteria on the surface prorated and deducted from their end-of-month pay for June, July can be transferred to the inside when cutting, slicing, or peeling. and August. DFAS officials realize this may create a financial Proper temperature is another very important control measure in reducing the risk of hardship for some people and will work those repayments on a bacteria illness. When food items are prepared, they should be maintained at a temperature case-by-case basis. that will limit growth of harmful bacteria. Bottom line: keep hot foods hot (140 degrees or A small percentage of people had more money withheld above) and cold foods cold (40 degrees or below). than required. This money was added back in their end-of-month So, enjoy your commissary’s vast assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, and have May pay. a safe, healthy summer. (Courtesy of the Defense Commissary Agency) In addition to the problem with 2001 taxes, about 140 people had incorrect FICA taxes for 2000. Officials say these amounts were much smaller, but still must be corrected. These overpayments will be corrected once DFAS processes and cor- rects 2001 taxes. For more information, call the 21st Comptroller Squadron at 556-4770. (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) Star card rate-drop benefits base exchange customers Military Star cardholders will see another drop in the card’s interest rate. For the fifth time this year, the Federal Reserve has lowered key interest rates by one-half percent. As a result, banks also reduced their prime lending rate by one-half percent. Thus, the Military Star card dropped from 12.25 percent to 11.75 percent June 1. The interest rate is computed by adding 4.75 plus the U.S. prime rate. This latest decrease broadens the highly competitive rate of the Military Star card versus other credit cards. According to www.bankrate.com, the average fixed rate for a standard credit card is 16.01 percent, a gold card is 14.96, percent and a platinum card is 15.67 percent. The Military Star card, which is not a bank card, is comparable to a private label credit card, similar to those offered by retailers such as Sears, J.C. Penney, Home Depot and Target. Depending on a customer’s payment history, such com- panies offer interest rates ranging from 21 percent to 24.99 percent. The new rate does not apply to military clothing plans, special promotions already in existence, or other special programs which may offer reduced rates such as reduced interest for JCS directed orders. The Military Star card is accepted at all AAFES, NEX- COM, MCX and Coast Guard exchanges, including catalog and military clothing stores operated by AAFES and Marine Corps exchanges. (Courtesy of AAFES)

Red Cross offers CPR classes Community CPR - $38 Tuesday, 6-9:30 p.m. - Adult CPR Thursday, 6-9:30 p.m. - Child and infant CPR

Adult CPR - $35 June 18, 6-9:30 p.m.

First aid - $30 June 20, 6-9:30 p.m.

Babysitter training (for youth ages 11-15) - $30 Saturday and June 21, 6-9:30 p.m.

For more information, call Karen Ellis at 556-9201 SPACE OBSERVER 8 Friday, June 8, 2001 Space traffic controllers keep satellites safe By Lynn Gonzales Ed Browne, AFSPC chief of space safe- can block commands used to adjust a is usually due to running out of station- Air Force Space Command Public Affairs ty. “Each one presents a huge risk to our satellite’s path from the ground. If it keeping or attitude control propellant or A bullet fired on Earth travels space assets.” can’t get commands telling it to get out due to degraded components, the satel- 2,700 miles per hour and can do dam- Collision avoidance, also called of the way, there could be a collision. lite can become a hazard to other oper- age for up to 1,000 yards before it stops. COLA, is one of orbital The number of frequen- ational satellites. This hazard can be A loose bolt in space hits at 17,000 safety’s primary con- cies used is limited. minimized by moving the satellite to a miles per hour, goes through a space- cerns. A collision can Satellites at that dis- seldom-used orbit, referred to as a craft and keeps going. disrupt or destroy com- tance from Earth’s per- “graveyard” orbit, or re-entered and It’s one office’s job to make sure munications, navigation spective are grouped burned up in the atmosphere if it is in a such a catastrophe doesn’t happen. and weather informa- closely together such low orbit, as was done with Mir, the One Air Force Space Command tion. as on the geosta- aging Russian space station that re- Space Safety Office mission is to keep While air tionary belt, which entered the atmosphere in March. satellites away from the more than traffic controllers increases the Orbital safety can minimize the poten- 9,000 pieces of space debris and dead maintain radio need to maintain tial hazards of a satellite at the end of its satellites flying around Earth. If they contact with pilots RFI-free commu- life by venting any pressurized tanks, to fail, space assets worth millions join the to maintain safe nications. make safe any remaining pyrotechnic belt of worthless debris that surround separation, orbital Space weather, devices and to turn off transmitters. the Planet. safety officers must such as an intense flurry Orbital safety begins its work in “Some areas of concern are colli- monitor the satellites, plan- of solar flares erupting on an the satellite’s cradle and ends with the sion avoidance, radio frequency inter- ning maneuvers through space rid- 11 year cycle (known as solar max), graveyard. They are there during ference, solar flares, Leonids [meteors], dled with thousands of objects. can also damage satellites orbiting the design to minimize the generation of space debris and end-of-life ‘safing’ Satellites are not only a target for earth. Browne said satellite operations debris during the satellite’s life, and [making sure the satellite has a safe and visible debris but also for invisible have statistically seen greater losses of minimize its vulnerabilities to natural passive afterlife in space],” said Lt. Col. intruders. Radio frequency interference satellites during that time. and man-made hazards. Another cyclic Air Force space operations threat to orbiting space squadrons, which operate satellites, are assets is meteor show- required to have an orbital safety pro- ers, such as the gram headed by an orbital safety offi- Leonids that occur cer. In AFSPC, squadrons in the 21st every year in mid- and 50th Space Wings at Peterson and November. Schriever AFBs, Colo., maintain pro- “The risk associ- grams that oversee collision avoidance, ated with each threat review safety procedures and limit seems to go in cycles,” space debris. said Browne. “Each At a recent orbital safety summit, one becomes widely more than 40 safety members from known at different AFSPC and headquarters U.S. Air times. When Leonids Force discussed orbital safety, its mis- was in the news, it was sion and how the program is evolving. a great exercise for “Due to the importance of current satellite operations and future military operations and on- and orbital safety orbit assets, operations crews, maintain- because everyone in ers and monitors must have an active satellite ops looked at and engaging safety program to protect this, planned for it and space assets,” said Maj. Paul Mejasich, started doing risk chief of orbital safety for the Air Force assessments as to what Safety Center at the Pentagon. “A should be done and robust Air Force space program what could happen to requires a proactive safety program our satellites. They which can identify and mitigate space really started to think hazards; prevent mishaps during devel- ahead and think how opment, testing, evaluation, and space to prevent a loss. operations; and enhance the growing Today, people are safe, use of space products and tools by doing the same thing the joint warfighter.” with solar flares.” In addition to battling space Satellites aren’t debris and solar flares, orbital safety the only space travel- experts maintain an engineering data- ers protected. COLA base of lessons learned from previous also keeps manned situations, track the laser clearing house spacecraft safe. to ensure a clear path for any radiated NASA’s “Debris lasers, and conduct launch and early Quarterly’’magazine orbit rehearsals to anticipate possible tracks the maneuvers mishaps. made by the new If there is a mishap, an investiga- International Space tion is conducted to determine the cause Station and space so future mishaps are prevented. This is shuttle to avoid space a challenging task, since hardware typi- debris, said Browne. cally can’t be recovered once in orbit. Orbital safety Preserving telemetry and other data officers also make such as factory build and test data is a sure that once a satel- critical component in determining the lite dies, it’s safely cause of an on-orbit mishap. placed in a graveyard In the time it took to read this arti- that doesn’t interfere cle, thousands of objects, orbiting up to with live satellites. 22,000 miles above the earth, passed Once the useful overhead. Orbital safety officers made life of a satellite has sure they flew by each other without come to an end, which incident. SPACE OBSERVER For your information Friday, June 8, 2001 9 is scheduled for June 25, 9-11:30 a.m., at the enlisted The purpose of the open forum discussion is to pro- News club. Spouses are also invited. Learn about competi- vide updates on the various leave program entitle- tion of finding a job, perceptions civilian employers ments and provisions, as well as providing a handout 21st OPERATIONS GROUP CHANGE OF have of military personnel, a plan for your job search, containing information source references. For more COMMAND: The 21st OG will change command resume cover letters, broadcast letters, as well as how information, call Bill Bartlow at 556-6557 or Theresa during a ceremony June 21, 1 p.m., at the enlisted employers read your resume, networking and pene- Dickson at 556-9231. club ballroom. A reception will immediately follow trating the hidden job market, preparing for and con- the ceremony. ducting a successful interview, salary negotiations Community Activities Center CADET SPONSORSHIP: The Air Force and benefit packages, and rejection. 556-7671 Academy’s sponsorship program is looking for poten- tial sponsors. Sponsor families help newly appointed Military Personnel Flight SKY SOX NIGHT: Free tickets are available to cadets adjust to the area and to school. Sponsors can 556-7377 the Sky Sox baseball game against the Portland be active duty or retired military, or civilians. Active Beavers Thursday, 7:05 p.m. Tickets are available at duty and retired military sponsors must be at least an the community activities center. Call 556-7671 for E-7 or O-3 and above. Federal civilian employees NEW HOURS OF OPERATION: Walk-in details. must be a GS-7 or above. Members of the surround- hours for all work centers other than customer service WINE TASTING AT CREEKSIDE CEL- ing communities may also become sponsors by sub- (promotions, evaluations, separations, etc.) are 10 LARS: A trip is planned to taste wine at Creekside mitting three letters: one letter with family back- a.m.-4 p.m. Only customers with appointments will Cellars June 16. Those participating in the trip can ground information and two letters of recommenda- be served from 8-10 a.m. The customer service count- sample Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, tion from either a work, neighborhood or community er will remain open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lake Haus Vintage Port, Black Muscat Port and oth- source. All three letters must be submitted to Cadet ers at the Evergreen vintner. There is an italian deli Sponsorship Program, 2302 Cadet Drive, Suite 12, Enlisted Club where visitors can eat lunch. To register at the CAC USAFA, CO 80840. For more information, call 556-4194 by June 14, call 556-7671. Dennis Mitchell or Mary Bice at 333-2727 or 333- MOUNT RUSHMORE TRIP: Take a trip to 3477. OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS: Official functions see Mount Rushmore, S.D., and other national histor- RED CROSS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNI- held at Peterson's enlisted or officers' clubs are eligi- ical sites June 21-24. See Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, TIES: The Red Cross needs volunteers for the ble for specially designated appropriated funds that Crazy Horse Monument, Custer State Park and Peterson AFB clinic and the Air Force Academy are fenced directly for that purpose and do not come Sylvan Lake. The cost is $275 per person (prices sub- Hospital. Volunteers will be trained, so no experience from the using unit. These funds pay for set up, tear ject to change) and travelers must is necessary. Financial assistance for child care is down and cleaning fees. Base members are encour- register by Monday. Call the CAC available for volunteers with children. For more infor- aged to use the club facilities and the appropriated at 556-1733 to register mation, call 556-7590 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. funds for official functions including pin-on cere- and for more infor- ARMED SERVICES YMCA FATHER'S monies, commanders calls, change of command cere- mation. DAY PICNIC: The Armed Services YMCA of the monies, and more. To reserve the club for an official Pikes Peak Region will hold a Father's Day picnic function, call the club caterer. Requests must be made June 17, 12:30-2:30 p.m. The event will be held at at least two weeks prior to the event. For details, call the 556-4194 (enlisted club) or 574-4103 (officers’ club). Fountain/Fort Carson Sports Complex at 900 Jimmy MONEY DRAW- Camp Rd., Fountain. The ASYMCA Father's Day ING: Who wants to win Picnic is free and open to all military fathers and their $1,000? Visit the families. The menu includes hot dogs and hamburg- enlisted club SUMMER READING PROGRAM: This pro- ers, and activities include a pool party and outdoor Friday nights for a gram is open to all children, infant through 18. If your games for the kids. Reservations are required. Call club membership child is too small to read you can read to them and 393-9620, ext. 130, for reservations or for more infor- drawing that enable them to become better readers. There will be mation. could leave you weekly prizes and a party will be held the final day. BASE SIREN TESTS: The 21st Space Wing at least $1,000 For details, call the library at 556-7462. Operations Center will conduct a monthly base siren richer. You need NAF RESALE STORE: The NAF resale store test starting today. The base siren will be tested the to have your current club is open for business Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., second Friday of each month to ensure the siren is card in your possession and at Building 675 (outdoor recreation). The store has no working properly, in the event of a natural disaster or you need to be present to telephone number. You must visit the store to see and contingency situation. Tests will last about a minute. win. For details, call Garry purchase any merchandise. If you have any questions, please contact the WOC at Shaffer at 556-4194. Family Support Center Youth Center Family Support Center Civilian Personnel Flight 556-6141 556-7220

Classes are held in the family support center CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENE- YOUTH BASEBALL: The opening ceremony classroom, 135 Dover Street, Building. 350, Room FIT SERVICE DAY: Representatives from Blue for youth baseball scheduled for Saturday has been 1016, unless otherwise specified. Registration is Cross/Blue Sheild, AETNA U.S Healthcare, cancelled. However, player pictures will be taken required for all FSC classes. To register, call the FSC Government Employees Health Association, Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at the youth field. For at 556-6141 or stop by the FSC classroom. Pacificare of Colorado and Kaiser Permanente, will more information, call Les Stewart at 556-7220. BUNDLES FOR BABIES: If you are a preg- be available to meet with Peterson Complex civilian YOUTH SOCCER: The closing ceremony for nant active-duty member or employees to discuss questions or concerns regard- youth soccer is Saturday at the youth center. Call the pregnant spouse of an ing health insurance coverage. Appointments are not youth center for details. active-duty member, you required. Representatives will be available NIGHT HOOPS: Night basketball for 13-18 are invited to attend the Wednesday in the civilian personnel office training year-olds begins tonight, and will be held every Bundles for Babies class room from 9-10:30 a.m. For more information, call Friday, 6-9 p.m., at the fitness center on court two. June 19, 1-3 p.m. Learn Beverly Sagapolutele, 556-7073. For more information, call the youth center. about budgeting for a baby OPEN FORUM DISCUSSIONS: The Civilian and how to calm a baby. All eli- Personnel Flight will host open forum discussions for Family Advocacy Center gible members will receive a all Peterson Complex civilian employees and super- 556-8943 special gift compliments of Air visors of civilians, at the officers’ club ballroom June Force Aid. Dads are encour- 28, 8-10 a.m., and 2-4 p.m. All Peterson Complex MOTHERS ON THE MOVE: Take a stroll aged to attend. civilian employees and supervisors are encouraged to around base with other moms; strollers and toddlers JOB ORIENTATION: For an overview of the attend. Seating will be first come, first served, with a are welcome. Group walks are, 9:30-10:30 a.m., local job market and a look at how family support can maximum of 200 seats available. Discussion topics Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Call for details. help with your job search, sign up for this orientation will be "Family Friendly Programs" including provi- NEW BEGINNINGS: This class for expectant offered Thursday or June 14 and 28, 1-2:30 p.m. sions of the family medical leave act, leave without parents covers the physical stages of development of MARKETING YOURSELF FOR A SEC- pay entitlements, family care/bereavement provi- mom and child throughout nine months of pregnan- OND CAREER: This is a free, two-hour profes- sions, absence for child birth or infant care, voluntary cy. The class is taught by a family advocacy center sional lecture for officers and senior NCO's who plan leave transfer program provisions and "on-line" registered nurse, June 18, 1-3 p.m., at the education to leave the service in the next five years. The event sources for civilian personnel program information. center. SPACE OBSERVER 10 Friday, June 8, 2001 Feature Base dedicates new flag plaza Combined ceremony includes NCO and senior NCO promotion recognition and induction The Peterson Air Force welcomed into the NCO corps. Base flag plaza was dedicated After the plaza dedication during a ceremony June 1. and promotion recognitions, The event was more than attendees participated in a retreat just a dedication ceremony. It ceremony. Left to right, Chief was also a promotion recognition The new flag plaza will be Master Sgt. Fred and induction ceremony for 20 the site of upcoming events and Schoettler, 21st SW NCOs and senior NCO who were ceremonies. command chief master sergeant; Dave Loker, construction project supervisor; Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler, 21st SW commander; and Robert Dixon, project Members of the architect, pause Air Force Band of before cutting the the Rockies pro- ribbon to dedicate vide music for the the flag plaza. ceremony. Photo by Rob L. Bussard Photo by Rob L. Bussard

Photo by Rob L. Bussard

Above: Chief Master Sgt. Fred Schoettler, 21st SW command chief master sergeant administers the noncommissioned officer oath to recently promoted staff sergeants. Right: Members of the base honorguard raise the Stars and Stripes during the flag plaza dedication ceremony Photo by Cliff Blum

Photo by Senior Airman Shane Sharp SPACE OBSERVER Feature Friday, June 8, 2001 11 Local Air Force members lend a hand cleaning up after tornado

Capt. Martin Boganowski, 50th Operations Support Squadron, Photos by Master Sgt. Pat Hughes cleans up pieces of the Ellicott high school May 30. A blanket of metal drapes the new Ellicott Junior and Senior High School building, tossed there by a Memorial Day tornado that caused millions of dollars in damage to the rural community. The building was still under construction when the tornado removed a large percent of it's roof. Master Sgt. Pat Hughes Memorial Day weekend After the storm, Ellicott resi- from the 21st Space was far from a picnic for some dents turned to Peterson Air Wing helps clean up Colorado residents, as spring Force Base for logistics and debris from the high weather conditions ushered in manpower help to put their school. Hughes and "tornado season." Memorial town to rights. The photos here several other local Air Day, tornados were sighted give some indication of the kind Force members have been lending a hand in throughout the areas surround- of damage done. Next week's clean-up efforts since ing El Paso County, and at least observer will carry additional May 30. Look for more one twister touched down in photos of Pete Complex volun- photos next week. nearby Ellicott, causing mil- teers working to support their lions of dollars in damage. neighbors in Ellicott. Courtesy photo SPACE OBSERVER 12 Friday, June 8, 2001 People Star Performer AFSPC names award winners Air Force Space Command recently named its communications award winners. Members of the 21st Space Wing and Headquarters AFSPC were among the recipients.

Individual winners: Communications and information professionals of the year: Tech. Sgt. Devin Glenn, HQ AFSPC — 3AXXX noncommissioned officer. Senior Master Sgt. Donna Quijano-Butner, 21st SW - 3AXXX senior NCO. Senior Airman Michael Garcia, 21st SW - 3CXXX airman. Senior Master Sgt. Randy Bowling, 21st SW - 3CXXX senior NCO. Charles Whitson Jr., HQ AFSPC - civilian, GS-08 and Name: Staff Sgt. Scott M. Glassic information to more than 30 unit-level points below. Unit: 21st Security Forces Squadron of contact. Laura McDonough, HQ AFSPC - civilian, GS-09 through Job Title: NCOIC, Force In the community, Glassic stepped up, in GS-12. Protection/Antiterrorism the absence of the president and vice president, Capt. Joseph Cox, HQ AFSPC - company grade officer. Time in Service: 10 years to manage the Rocky Mountain Peacekeepers Tech. Sgt. Kathleen McKee-Braswell, 21st SW - AFSPC Hometown: Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania Association. He coordinated three volunteer Information Assurance Professional of the Year. About Glassic: efforts to raise more than $1,000, which will be Unit awards: Staff Sgt. Scott Glassic, a security forces used to support recognition activities and Technical Control Facility, 21st Space Operations craftsman, is involved in all facets of his unit’s morale functions. Glassic has been married Squadron - AFSPC Defense Information Infrastructure Facility mission and public activities. He coordinated for two years and, his wife, Jodi, is a person- Award, category 1, transmission facility. arrival actions, and support for two Air Force- nel specialist assigned to Headquarters Air Defense Satellite Communications Systems Operations level antiterrorism assessment teams (balanced Force Space Command. Together they volun- and Maintenance, 21st Space Operations Squadron — AFSPC survivability assessment team and USAF vul- teer for daycare duties at their local church. Defense Information Infrastructure Facility Award, category 9, nerability assessment team) that recently visit- Sergeant Glassic enjoys hunting, camping, DSCS Earth Terminals. ed base. As the wing antiterrorism officer, he any sports activity, and spending time with his The 11th Space Warning Squadron - AFSPC provides weekly antiterrorism updates to his wife. His goals are to be promoted to chief Communications-Electronics Maintenance Effectiveness Award unit commander who briefs it to senior wing master sergeant, complete his degree in elemen- for small unit. leaders. He actively coordinates collection, tary education, then become a schoolteacher. dissemination, and training on antiterrorism

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Articles must be received at least 10 days prior to the date you want them to appear in the Space Observer. Articles can be e- mailed to shane.sharp@peterson.af.mil or debbie.grant@peterson.af.mil. Call 556-7846 for more information SPACE OBSERVER Commentary Friday, June 8, 2001 13 Rage: Never a good thing, but especially bad behind the wheel By Lt. Col. Michael I. Trapp driving actions are endangering others, driver? drunken drivers. There is no charge 21st Security Forces Squadron commander you can be charged with reckless driv- - Make an obscene gesture? for the call. ing. If convicted, a significant fine - Fantasize about attacking another Finally, how can you avoid “Horn broken; please see finger.” and eight points will be added to your driver? becoming one of these “wrapped too A funny bumper sticker that has been license. If you are under 21, your - Deliberately pursue, bump or ram tight” people? seen on a few cars in the area, but license suspension is automatic. another vehicle? For one, leave early for your trip. aggressive driving or “road rage” as Going beyond reckless acts (such - Exit your vehicle to “teach the other Too often too many of us put ourselves the media has dubbed it, isn’t funny, as tailgating, passing on the shoulder, driver a lesson?” in the situation of being in a hurry and it’s costing lives. running red lights, or cutting off other If you checked one or more of needlessly. I have never been much of a vehicles), will result in even greater these in the affirmative, you might be Play music that you like, but not “good ol’ days” kind of person, but penalties. Brandishing a weapon or an aggressive driver. so loud that you can’t hear that ambu- driving and its associated hazards have ramming another vehicle will result in So how do you protect yourself lance on your back bumper. certainly become more complex. your arrest under non-traffic laws, and from aggressive drivers? Don’t try to Stay cool. It is often easy to There is an old saying that goes, any- can include misdemeanor or felony match his or her aggressive act. Don’t transfer the anger from some other sit- one driving slower than you is an idiot, charges. even make eye contact. Even if you uation in your life to your driving. and anyone driving faster than you is a Drive Smart Colorado Springs made a mistake that made the other Let people merge into traffic. maniac. provides a simple quiz, developed by driver angry, back off, give way and let Even if they are idiots or maniacs or A recent survey of drivers across Leon James, Ph.D., to help you deter- the aggressive driver go. The few sec- even something more colorful, why America found that most people con- mine if you are an aggressive driver. onds you lose could save your life and make their problems your problems? sider themselves above-average driv- Do I: the lives of those you love. This is the hardest one. Put your- ers. Now lets do the math – 50 percent - Mentally or verbally condemn other How do you report an aggressive self in the other drivers shoes (but of the drivers are idiots, another 50 drivers? driver? On base, dial 911 or 556-4000 wear your own socks). There may be a percent are maniacs and according to - Prevent another driver from passing, to report the behavior, and you will get reason for the way they are driving. the survey 80 percent are above aver- merging, or changing lanes? a prompt response. Off base and Colorado does not have a road age. Hmmm, somehow this isn’t - Tailgate? throughout the state of Colorado, call rage statute, yet. However many safety working out. - Honk or yell at someone? *CSP on your cell phone. The groups like Drive Smart are pressing The bottom line is, sharing the - Run a stop sign or red light out Colorado highway patrol has for one and believe they may get one road is important. It’s not only impor- of frustration? set up this special number to in the next legislative session. Plenty tant for your safety and the safety of - Angrily speed past another deal with aggressive and of traffic and criminal laws apply to others, it is the law in Colorado and aggressive driving. most other states (except Southern Just in case you were wondering, California… just kidding). Peterson has a zero tolerance policy Now, what is aggressive driving? for aggressive driving and DUI. Aggressive or reckless driving is Seldom does a week go by that a life defined as any behind-the-wheel isn’t lost in this state because of road behavior that places another person or rage. That includes the death of a six- property in danger through willful year-old near Fort Carson last week action without regard to safety. and an actual shoot-out on Powers Driving assertively when you enter a Boulevard last year. freeway, change lanes or to avoid an Happy driving and keep that horn accident is acceptable. Aggressive or in working order so you won’t have to reckless is defined by intent. If any use hand gestures to express yourself. law enforcement officer feels that your Core values are a way of life, at home and work By Master Sgt. Rob Brooks leading from the front. know.” From the same cliché family as “if you’re 21st Security Forces Squadron first sergeant Though laced with joy, fatherhood has its tri- wrong, say you’re wrong,” “if the baby is ugly, say als. Jamison is our youngest; at 4 months an ener- the baby is ugly,” “dance with what brung ya,”…etc. As a father of four, each morning is an adven- getic lad, (especially between midnight and 5 a.m). Anyhow, say you don’t know and let them go find ture rivaled only by the previous weeks’ exploits. My wife is a saint and seemingly tireless during somebody who does. Ultimately the common good Saturday I was awakened by a sound that was these hours. She is active duty as well and the occa- will prevail and you will seem much wiser than you unidentifiable, yet terrifying. Guardedly, I rolled sional temporary duty assignment leaves me to really are. over in a one-eyed stupor. Ally, my 2-year-old had cover the fort, though admittedly with less spirit. What do my fatherhood experiences have to do what was positively the left boot of a Santa candle, On one occasion, I awoke to a deep shriek that with anything? Well, one might argue that in uni- missing for the past two seasons. launched me from slumber to Jamie’s room. form I am a bit of a father figure not just for four, Knowing it was a mistake, I reached to retrieve Reminiscent of the pea scene in the Exorcist, I found but for the nearly 200 I am charged to serve. the paraffin boot of the beleaguered St. Nick, find- more Similac on the walls and mobile than could Certainly each of them needs my guidance on some ing exactly what I had expected: nothing. No belted possibly come from such a small package. He also level. It’s an awesome responsibility, to be sure. torso, no belly-o-jelly, no bearded mug. had tiny, multicolored stars stuck to his forehead and I am fortunate to have enjoyed some measure Investigation revealed a lifeless, limbless Chris back (you know the kind they use to show atten- of success at home and on the job. The same guid- Kringle lodged in the playroom VCR. Fortunately dance at vacation Bible school), which troubled me ing principles have enabled me to be successful on his exodus was expedited by the strawberry pre- because never in my memory had we purchased both fronts. I try always to do the right thing, even serves lubricating the overworked machine. such an item. Clearly Blake, age 5, was seeking (especially) when nobody would know otherwise. I Adventure not withstanding, fatherhood is new artistic expression. am resigned to help my fellow man even at some fraught with lessons for young and old alike. After To say the least, the cleanup and ensuing four cost to my personal priorities. I seek, and encourage spending the day with my oldest daughter Lauren, we hours were trying. At one point, around 3:40 a.m. I others to seek, wisdom from those who truly know. decided to cap our trek with dinner at one of the local actually heard crying in four-part harmony. I consid- Often this requires enabling your airmen and junior buffets. While taken payment, the attendant incor- ered leaving them all to cry and return to bed myself, NCO’s and then getting out of the way. The com- rectly assumed Lauren to be 7, thus charging us the since the following work day would be trying as mon good of the mission will prevail. child price at $2.49. Lauren is 8, approaching 9. well. A little grumpy, I went to work on one and a I don’t generally take my troops to the buffet It bothered me how long I pondered the mis- half hours of sleep. or spend colicky nights with them. Nor do I suggest calculation before, embarrassed, I corrected her. It As some of you know, I am blessed with very that our collective force resembles the all-knowing. took more than guilt. It took a lightning bolt: “Is bright kids. They know everything about every- “Brooks Brats”. I do, however, believe that the your integrity really worth less than three dollars?” thing; just ask them. Nobody likes a know-it-all, motivators that prove benefical at home have a It’s a comparatively small thing, but I try to teach right? They can be destructive to the common good. place in our workforce. my kids that you’re trustworthy or you’re not. My friend John reminds me of a phrase I over-use Until I think of something better, let’s call There’s no middle ground. I nearly fell short of to this day: “If you don’t know, say you don’t them: Integrity, Service Before Self, and Excellence SPACE OBSERVER 14 Friday, June 8, 2001 PETERSON JUNEATWIND CALENDAR ATWIND.com or 888-597-9960 More ATWIND activities from Services Join the Enlisted Club or Officers’ Club - 1 game piece (g.p.) Sign-up a new member to the Enlisted Club or Officers’ Club - 1 g.p. If you defer your club dues when you deploy - 2 game pieces; Rent any Camping Package, O.R.C. - 1 game piece Purchase Golf Driving Range Debit Card - 1 game piece; Purchase a Golf Lesson - 1 game piece Youth Golf Day every Saturday - 1 game piece; Attend a Youth Center Keystone Club meeting - 1game piece Complete Youth Center coaches’ training - 3 game pieces; ATWIND Day every Friday at the Community Activity Center (CAC), Participate in a skills activity or make a purchase - 1 game piece; Water Color Class, 9-16 June at the CAC - 1 game piece Drawing Class, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 June at the CAC - 1 game piece; CAC Mt Rushmore Trip, 21-24 June - 1 game piece ATWIND activities from the Family Support Center You must pre-register for all Family Support Center (FSC) sponsored classes. All classes are held in the FSC Classroom except TAPS and Marketing Yourself for a Second Career, which are held in the Enlisted Club. All classes are worth 1 game piece each. 5 June - Sponsorship Training, 0730-0845 19 June - Transition Assistance Program Seminar (TAPS) Part II, 0730-1630 6 June - Personal Financial Management Program, 0900-1100 20 June - Personal Financial Management Program, 0900-1100 7 June - Job Orientation, 1300-1430 20 June - Transition Assistance Program Seminar (TAPS), Part III, 0730-1630 12 June - Sponsorship Training, 0730-0845; Estate Planning Seminar, 1300-1600 21 June - Career Marketing strategies, 0800-1200, 13 June - Going Overseas 0800-0900, Smooth Move for Spouses, 0900-1000 21 June - Transition Assistance Program Seminar (TAPS), Part IV, 0830-1630 14 June - Job Orientation, 1300-1430 25 June - Market Yourself for a Second Career, 0900-1130 18 June - Transition Assistance Program Seminar (TAPS) Part 1, 0730-1630 26 June - Sponsorship Training, 0730-0845; Resume Revue, 0900-1100 19 June - Sponsorship Training, 0730-0845; Bundles for Babies, 1300-1600 28 June - Job Orientaton, 1300-1430

ATWIND activities from the HAWC Complete any of these programs and receive 1 game piece. Weight Control Program Lifestyle Program Nutrition Class Tobacco Cessation Class Introduction to Fitness Class Weight Training Class Stress Break Class ATWIND activities from the Education Center CLEP TEST - Includes all successful training from 1 January - 30 August 2001. Bring your verification to the Ed Center to claim your game piece. DANTES TEST - Includes all successful training from 1 January - 30 August 2001. Bring your verification to the Ed Center to claim your game piece. ONE GAME PIECE may be earned for the following: 1. Taking College Classes approved by the Education Center 2. Attending Air War College or Air Command and Staff College Seminar 3. Receiving education counseling for AFROTC, SOAR, OTS, Air Force Academy Individuals must be enrolled and receive counseling during ATWIND (1 June - 31 August) ATWIND activities from the Chapel Adult Sunday School, 0945-1045 every Sunday - 1 game piece VBS 12-15 June,1730-1930 at the Chapel - 1 game piece Wednesday Night Bible study, 1900-2100 every Wednesday - 1 game piece Protestant picnic Sunday, 22 June, 1200, at the picnic grounds - 1 g. p. SPACE OBSERVER Sports Friday, June 8, 2001 15 Teams compete in intramural pool

Ericka Brewington, 1st CACS pool team, lines up a shot during a game against the 721st CES Tuesday at the enlisted club. The 721st CES beat 1st CACS 10 games to four.

Photos by Chris Hicks Jeff Fackler, 21st SVS “B” team, watches the cue ball fly off the pool table after beginning a match while team- mateslook on. Fackler’s team list to 21st SVS “A”, 10 games to six, in the intramural pool game Tuesday Sports Shorts

German mens volleyball team The German mens volleyball team will practice at the fitness center today. For more information, contact Les Stewart at 556-7220. Cheyenne Mountain 5K fun run Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station will host a 5K fun run June 15, 11:30 a.m. Call Senior Airman Bonnie Miller at 556- 1515 for more information. Cheyenne Mountain AFS softball tournament Cheyenne Mountain will host a softball tournament June 18-21. The entry fee is $20 per team. Teams must sign up by Wednesday. Call Senior Airman Bonnie Miller at 556-1515 for more information. Weekend Bash softball tournament The 13th Annual “Weekend Bash” Softball Tournament will be June 23-24 in Tucson, Ariz. The top four teams will receive awards. The tournament champions will have their choice of new gloves or bats. For more information, contact Greg Manning at (520) 228-5478, DSN 228-5478.

Outdoor recreation adventure

ATV AND CAMPING June 22-24 Venture into the rugged backcountry without wearing yourself out. Explore with an ATV for an entire weekend. Cost is $150 per person. Call 556-4867. SPACE OBSERVER 16 Friday, June 8, 2001 Sports Intramural softball

standingsAs of June 1 Thursday co-ed league Wins Losses 1. 21 WS 2 0 2. HQ AFSPC 1 0 3. 21 CES 1 1 4. 10 MDG 0 1 5. Team Co 0 2

Tuesday recreation league Wins Losses 1. AFSPC 3 0 1. HQ AF/SC 3 0 3. 21 CES 2 0 4. Det 4 2 1 5. 21 OSS 1 1 5. 21 MSS 1 1 5. 721 SFS 1 1 8. 721 COM 1 2 8. 721 CES 1 2 8. 84 ALF 1 2 11. HQ AF/BA 0 2 12. 21 SFS 0 3 12. J5 0 3

Wednesday recreation league Wins Losses 1. 10 MDG 4 0 1. 11 SWS 4 0 1. J2 4 0 4. AFMC 3 0 5. 21SFS 3 1 6. NORAD 2 2 6. 21SW 2 2 6.1CACS 2 2 9. ARMY 0 2 9. 76SPCS 0 2 9. HQ AF/SC 1 3 9. HQAFSPC1 3 9. 21 CS 1 3 14. 302 0 3 15. 21SVS 0 4