Farewell to the Chief! Come out to the Fitness Center Annex Friday starting at 9 a.m. to wish 50th Space Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Russell Kuck a fond farewell! VOL. 8, NO. 14 APRIL 6, 2006 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil Combat skills prepare Airmen for deployment Staff Sgt. Don Branum 50th Space Wing Public Affairs

What difference does Expeditionary Combat Skills train- ing make for Airmen who are preparing to deploy? For one satellite systems operator with the 4th Space Operations Squadron here, the answer is: a big one. “I feel better prepared now than before,” Senior Airman Dale Harris said. “If your career field doesn’t deploy, you should get this kind of refresher training every couple of years.” Airman Harris was one of 100 Airmen who participated in a Wing Expeditionary Readiness Inspection here March 14 to 16. He will deploy with Aerospace Expeditionary Forces 3 and 4. The WERI was the first deployment training environment Airman Harris had experienced since Basic Military Training’s Warrior Week at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The ECS training included convoy training, improvised explosive device awareness, individual tactical maneuvers, M-16 familiarization, rifle fighting and integrated base defense. “They made it realistic—like it would be out in the field, not like we were sitting in a tent all day,” he said. Airman Harris’ appraisal is not the only positive review the combat training has received. Several Airmen photo by Kim Kruis-Johnson approached Lt. Col. Paul Scholl, 50th Security Forces Airmen practice individual tactical maneuvers during a Wing Expeditionary Readiness Inspection here March 14 to 16. Squadron Commander, and the 50th Space Wing Inspector Airmen with the 50th Security Forces Squadron here presented Expeditionary Combat Skills training during the WERI. General team with glowing feedback. Tech. Sgt. Brian Johnson and Staff Sgt. Joshua Ernst, The IED portion of the instruction took on special mean- thing that could not have happened without the team mem- 50th SFS, were responsible for planning and conducting the ing for Sergeant Ernst, who had worked alongside Staff Sgt. bers’ and leadership’s full buy-in, Sergeant Ernst said. training. The ECS training resembles ground combat skills Brian McElroy. Sergeant McElroy, 3rd SFS at Elmendorf Airman Harris put his newly refreshed knowledge to use training that security forces Airmen receive during technical AFB, Alaska, was killed by an IED in January while during the WERI’s third day—a day packed with simulated training. deployed to Iraq. mortar fire, chemical warfare attacks and an enemy advance “We teach the same individual tactical maneuvers that we “As a trainer, you want your guys to have the best and toward the base. learn,” Sergeant Ernst said. “And the rifle-fighting tech- most up-to-date knowledge they can possibly have,” “It was realistic—it felt like I was actually in-theater niques are the same throughout the military, period.” Sergeant Ernst said. because of all the smoke grenades and ‘explosives,’” Planning the ECS course for Airmen in the WERI took As a result, the IED awareness class offered more than Airman Harris said. approximately two months and involved taking a lot of work the Air Force requirement as part of ECS training. Sergeant Ernst’s goal is for Airmen to have more than just home, Sergeant Ernst said. A team of 50th SFS NCOs conducted the training during a basic ability to function in a deployed environment. “This was kind of our baby. We put a lot of work into it; the WERI’s second day. “I want not just for them to be able to function but to have we wanted to make sure it went off without any hitches,” he By splitting Airmen into smaller groups, the team com- an idea of how to react in a situation, whether it’s an IED, a said. pressed the 19-hour course into one 12-hour day—some- convoy, direct or indirect fire,” he said. Navigation, timing more robust through SIPRNet GPS signal Staff Sgt. Don Branum he continued. “When placed into a network 50th Space Wing Public Affairs environment, GPS service makes a leap for- ward into a more robust, more available, War fighters now have a new way to more accurate, more anti-jam-capable sys- receive Global Positioning System location tem.” and timing data: they can get it online. Bill Feess of Aerospace Corporation and The 2nd Space Operations Squadron here Dr. Art Dorsey of Lockheed Martin, both is delivering Zero Age of Data Navigation advocates of net-centric GPS service, have Message Replacements, or ZAOD NMR, on long encouraged the operations community the Secure Internet Protocol Router to move toward a net enabled end-state of Network. placing precision GPS information into net- The ability to deliver GPS position and works, but only recently has the effort been time information through the SIPRNet is a realized. historic achievement, said Maj. Chuck “This was an amazing team effort.” Daniels, GPS Operations Center Director. Major Daniels said. “Our Overlook Systems “GPS signals in space are fragile,” Major Technologies, Inc, contractors, P.J. Mendicki Daniels explained. “Radio frequency noise from Aerospace and Dr. Dorsey from in the environment can disturb, disrupt or Lockheed-Martin were able to finish the even destroy those signals. work Mr. Feess started so long ago.” photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum “But if you can deliver position and tim- The first end user of this new GPS data From left: Kyle Sperry, Capt. Jason Budnick, Maj. Chuck Daniels, Rob Gonley, P.J. Mendicki, ing data via robust networks into a net-cen- stream is Air Combat Command’s Small 1st Lt. Adam Fisher and Jesse Diaz are part of the Global Positioning System Operations tric environment, then in theory you’re no Diameter Bomb effort, where the bomb’s Center here. The GPSOC recently began sending GPS signal data through the Secure longer dependent on the signals in space,” See Navigation, Page 6 Internet Protocol Router Network. Dr. Art Dorsey, not pictured, is also a key member.

Weekend Friday Saturday Sunday INSIDE Commentary . . . .2 Sports ...... 12 Outlook High 55 High 69 High 74 News ...... 4 Features . . . . 14-15 Low 32 Low 39 Low 43 APRIL 6, 2006 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil Guardian Challenge competition What is your favorite continues at different time, place event at Spring Fling? By Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz Air Force Space Command As we fight the Global War on Terror, the task of Vice Commander staging Guardian Challenge has come face-to- Over the years, Guardian face with the realities of limited funds, scarce Challenge has played an important military airlift, and competing demands on the Annie Pettit role in sustaining and enhancing the Child Development combat readiness of our space and time and attention of our people. Center missile forces. It has also served to — Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz “My family enjoys the promote the competitive drive and Air Force Space Command Vice Commander face panting.” esprit-de-corps so important to devel- oping world-class professionals. However, as we fight the Global War host the event at other locations Finally, we will continue to recog- on Terror, the task of staging Guardian depending upon conditions at the nize our finest professionals with all Challenge has come face-to-face with time. the ceremony that has become a tradi- the realities of limited funds, scarce Another significant change tional part of Guardian Challenge. military airlift, and competing involves the manner in which the This year’s Curtain Raiser, Contractor demands on the time and attention of competition will be conducted. Expo, Senior Leader Panel, Score Fourteenth Air Force has traditionally Chris Burns our people. To meet these challenges, Posting, Awards Ceremony, and Schriever LAN we are making some changes to conducted their competition at the Banquet will be held at Peterson AFB. Helpdesk Guardian Challenge, both this year local units. Conversely, Twentieth Air We are excited about this opportunity and in the future. Force has always conducted their “The Easter egg hunt to transform the way we conduct the The first and most significant competition at Vandenberg AFB. This is my family’s competition, meet our readiness change is a shift in location and dates year however, all competition events, favorite.” objectives, and carry on our tradition of the competition. This year’s with the exception of Security Forces Guardian Challenge will be held at and helicopters, will be held at their of camaraderie and teamwork that Peterson AFB from 14–18 Aug respective units. Evaluations in 14 AF have served us so well for over 35 instead of at Vandenberg AFB in May. are currently underway; the 20 AF years. I encourage all units to main- The close proximity of four of our evaluators’ travel schedule is already tain the true spirit of the competition Space Wings to Peterson AFB will being actively worked. Security Forces by showing off their competition uni- save us money and help us avoid will hold their competition in forms, mascots, “specialized equip- Staff Sgt. potential problems in securing mili- Colorado Springs during Guardian ment” (e.g. bully sticks) and, most of Michael Austin tary airlift. In subsequent years, we Challenge, while our helicopter crews all, the indomitable spirit that charac- 4th Space Operations may return to Vandenberg AFB, or will compete at Camp Guernsey, WY. terizes this magnificent command! Squadron “The food has to be the best event.” ‘Thank you’ vital to our daily lives Master Sgt. Carl Jenkins The benefit for others is having someone appreciate the 42nd Air Base Wing Deputy Inspector General little things they’ve done, which in turn causes people to be inspired to continue to contribute to the welfare of others. Imagine yourself exiting the doors of your unit, or the For some, the concept of saying thanks is second nature, doors of a local establishment, and while exiting you notice maybe because of their upbringing, a spiritual awakening someone walking toward the entrance. Out of common in their lives, or having come through a traumatic situation courtesy you hold the door to allow them to enter, and not and learning the importance of gratitude. Whatever the rea- Staff Sgt. Amy Soltero only do they enter, but they enter without even acknowl- son may be, these are the people who feel empty if they 3rd SOPS edging your courtesy with a simple “thanks.” don’t share their thanks with a person who grants them a “Seeing the Easter Are negative responses to common courtesy becoming a favor, gift or benefit. Bunny is a favorite of norm because we’ve become so busy in our society that For others, this doesn’t come naturally, even though I mine.” “thanks” is too trivial to think about, let alone say to oth- believe here in our country, thanks or gratitude is a founda- ers? tional custom and value that made this nation what it is I’ve personally experienced the lack of gratitude when it today. comes to people recognizing simple acts of courtesy. Another way we lose this custom of thanks is by allow- Amazingly enough, the response to, “A simple thanks ing the hustle and bustle of daily life to override the simple would do,” has been the same. The responses are usually, “I pleasures, pushing us into frantic states of “I’m too busy have so many things on my mind, I didn’t think about it,” and have too many problems” to show gratitude. or the person would continue to walk away. We all need to reflect on the benefits we have because Have we gotten to the point in our country that the only of the concept of “thanks.” Not only do we need to reflect Staff Sgt. time we show thanks or gratitude is when tragedy strikes? from a national standpoint, but also in the military, in our Aaron Dickson Are our lives so complex that we can’t take the time to neighborhoods, in our jobs and in our families. Space and Missle acknowledge one another? Putting things in their right perspective, appreciating the Systems Center “My kids love the If that’s the case, it’s time to refocus ourselves on the little things in life, not being so serious about your success horsey rides.” importance of thanks. and not thinking you’re the center of the universe are a few The way I see it, when we acknowledge the favors, gifts things we can do to make our lives more productive. If or benefits we receive daily from others, we are reminded other people can’t feel appreciated by you as a leader for how important others are and how the simple things they what they do to accomplish the mission, your success will do make a difference in the world. be short-lived.

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Further, they are often perpetrated by sig- Most of us may readily say, “I am nificant others, taking the issue into the against sexual assault,” or “My personal area of dating violence and domestic vio- circumstances and lifestyle aren’t part of lence. the culture where this can occur,” or “I have If we expand the issue to all interperson- nothing to do with it.” We go to sleep at al violence, national crime statistics on vio- night knowing we would never commit a lence tell an interesting story—a story we sexual assault. don’t often hear. More than 60 percent of But we really do have something to do victims of violence are men. with it, and we can make an impact. I encourage every unit at Schriever Nationally, Sexual Assault Awareness to actively participate in SAAM by Month is observed in April. I have signed a providing ongoing training. proclamation designating it as Sexual Susan Love, Manager of the Assault Awareness Month here as well. 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Schriever Airmen who reside in fami- will help us ensure we are keeping the survey and comment sheet within two Housing ly housing on Peterson Air Force Base housing program on the glide path of weeks of receiving the survey. The sur- will receive housing resident satisfaction continuous improvement,” Colonel veys will take approximately 10 minutes survey forms in the mail in April and Seitchek added. to complete. survey needs May, according to the Individual Questions in the annual survey will Results will be tabulated by neighbor- Mobilization Augmentee to the Air Force focus on respondents’ opinions of main- hood and provided to the Peterson AFB Space Command Civil Engineer. tenance, service and courtesy, said Willie Housing Office, AFSPC and Air Staff for residents’ input “We are all aware that retention is Carter, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron evaluation and inclusion in improving the linked to quality of life and the availabil- Assistant Flight Chief for Housing at housing program. Staff Sgt. Don Branum ity of adequate housing,” Col. Glenn Peterson AFB. “The surveys will help us identify 50th Space Wing Seitchek wrote in a memorandum to base CEL Associates, Inc., will distribute what we are doing right and what we Public Affairs commanders March 28. the surveys and analyze the results, need to correct to make our housing the “Evaluating our members’ satisfaction which will be kept confidential. ‘preferred choice,’” Colonel Seitchek with government and privatized housing Residents are asked to complete the wrote. Schriever recognizes March, April promotees Staff Sgt. Don Branum Staff Sergeant 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Bryan Duval, 1st SOPS Adrian Fernandez, 1st SOPS Thirty Airmen around Schriever were recognized Seon Johnson, 1st SOPS at the Main Fitness Center here Tuesday for promo- Joshua Larson, 50th SFS tion to the next higher rank. Kamal McClean, 50th SCS Spotlight Levi Miller, 50th SCS Airman Robert Zajac, 1st SOPS John Marsh IV, 2nd SOPS on Justice Technical Sergeant 50th Space Wing Gregory Colvin, 50th SCS Senior Airman Judge Advocate Office Brandi Hamilton, 25th SCTS Rebecca Cone, 50th OSS Jeffrey Tolbert, 3rd SOPS The following military jus- A second lieutenant from the Benjamin Corbin, 392nd TRS Det. 1 tice actions closed in the month 50th Space Communication Kevin Ethier, 50th OSS Senior Master Sergeant of March: Squadron here received an Adrienne Gallegos, Command Post Bryan Martin, 50th CES A senior airman from the 1st Article 15 for wrongful use and Brandon Garner, 50th SCS Space Operation Squadrons possession of marijuana, viola- Trent Gordon, 50th SFS Major here received an Article 15 for tions of Article 112, UCMJ, and Teri Lucero, 50th SFS Ann Igl, 50th MSS failure to go, a violation of for going from his place of Bradley Reppert, 50th CES Daniel Loving, 4th SOPS Article 86, Uniform Code of duty, a violation of Article 86, Edward Rodriguez III, 50th CES Shelly Nentwig, 50th OSS Military Justice. UCMJ. Mitchelle Rulloda, 50th SCS Paul Nix, SIDC The punishment imposed The punishment imposed Cherish Shatswell, 3rd SOPS was a suspended reduction to was a reprimand and forfeitures Samuel Soto, 50th OSS Lieutenant Colonel E-2, forfeiture of $713 pay and of $1000 per month for 2 Marquis Williams, Command Post Paul Scholl, 50th SFS 15 days extra duty. months.

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17th, 14th Test Squadrons hold 4th-annual "War fighters, TENCAP users and GPS customers worldwide will Test Excellence Awards ceremony long benefit from this milestone 2nd Lt. Andrew Bigley Colonel Barrish summed-up the strong relationship event." 17th Test Squadron the 14th and 17th units share. —Lt. Col. Harold Martin “The annual banquet is our chance to highlight the 2nd Space Operations Squadron The 17th Test Squadron and its Air Force Reserve fact that the 14th TS is an unrivaled wingman to the Director of Operations Associate Unit, the 14th TS, recognized outstanding 17th TS in the execution of operational test and evalua- personnel involved in space system operational test tion for AFSPC,” she said. planning, execution and support in a ceremony at the Also evident from the recognition list is the diverse Navigation, from Page 1 Peterson Air Force Base Enlisted Club recently. pool of outstanding talent residing throughout 17th TS, GPS accuracy requirements are more stringent than what Lt. Cols. Scott Hower and Kathleen Barrish, the 17th TS Detachment 1 Superintendent said. is available directly from GPS satellites. ACC, in con- Commanders of the 17th TS and 14th TS respectively, “This is a testament to the dedication, hard work and junction with Tactical Exploitation of National presided over the ceremony and awards presentations. professionalism that resides in all corners of the Capabilities, needed the new GPS data stream to prove As Air Force Space Command’s only dedicated squadron. This was definitely an extraordinary year for the Small Diameter Bomb GPS accuracy concept. space system operational test squadron, the17th TS Det. 1,” Master Sgt. Matthew Lusson said. Sergeant “We had several different organizations come togeth- provides an independent assessment of 28 AFSPC Lusson was this year’s Outstanding Test Manager award er and roll up their sleeves and in a couple of weeks weapon systems. winner. accomplished the impossible,” Major Daniels said. Coupled with the 14th TS, the two partners combine Col. Michael Kadlubowski, Air Force Space Between 8,000 and 10,000 lines of code had to go a mix of active-duty, reserve, civilian and contractor Command’s Chief of Operations Training, Test and through rigorous design, development, implementation strengths to provide test planning, support, execution Exercises and Standardization and Evaluation Division, and testing. and reporting capabilities for AFSPC senior leadership. was the guest speaker for the evening. Several Department of Defense agencies and other users are already expressing interest in developing appli- Award winners cations for the new technology. The award winners for 2005 were as follows: Outstanding Assistant Test Manager – Major “War fighters, TENCAP users and GPS customers Outstanding Test Manager – Master Sgt. Matt Starbuck worldwide will long benefit from this milestone event,” Lusson, 17th TS Detachment 1 Outstanding Test Team – Major Arbegast, Major said Lt. Col. Harold Martin, 2nd SOPS Director of Outstanding Test Analyst – Capt. Frank Mindrup, Starbuck, Staff Sgt. Brian Popham and Operations. 17th TS Det. 1 Gary Joens, Command and Control System- The applications for net-enabled GPS precision data Outstanding Active Guard Reservist – Maj. Bill Consolidated MilStar are limited only by end users’ imaginations. Civil agen- Arbegast, 14th TS Unsung Hero Award – Capt. Mark Faulstich, 17th cies such as the Coast Guard, Homeland Security and Outstanding Traditional Reservist – Maj. Lars TS Federal Aviation Administration desire to use similar net- Starbuck, 14th TS Lifetime Achievement Award – Edward Raska, 17th centric GPS signals in the near future. Outstanding Contractor – Ron Martwick, 17h TS TS Det. 2 “Practically everyone is interested in more robust Test Excellence Award – Tech Sgt. Carroll Ellis, Best Supporting Customer – Lt. Col. Edward GPS timing and location data—people who use ATMs, 17th TS Det. 1 Maitland, North American Aerospace Defense the stock market and cell phone networks all rely on net Outstanding Test Support Manager – Ms. Kathy Command enabled GPS data today. So the market is already here, Winnett, 22nd Space Operations Squadron Outstanding Detachment / Flight – 17th TS Det. 2 and it’s a pretty big market,” he said.

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New civilian personnel system FYI Schriever Clinic will close April 27 to mean slight pay hikes for most The Schriever and Peterson Air Force Base medical clinics will be closed April 27 for a 21st Space Wing warrior day. Donna Miles formance will receive credit “HR Elements for Managers, American Forces toward their next scheduled with- Supervisors and Employees: A MGIB corrections to take effect in April Press Service in-grade step increase, Ms. Frank Guide to NSPS,” gives employees The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is currently work- explained. an overview of the critical ele- ing to rectify pay and taxes accordingly for people affected by a WASHINGTON, D.C. — The credit will be based on the ments they need to understand as recent erroneous Montgomery GI Bill deduction. About 85 percent of the first number of days accumulated they convert to NSPS, Ms. Frank The correction is projected to take effect the middle of April. 11,000 Department of Defense toward the increase and will be said. For more information, please contact the 50th Comptroller civilian employees to convert to factored in for eligible employees The book covers pay increases Squadron at 567-2010. the new National Security before their positions are convert- and bonuses, pay bands and job Personnel System in April will ed to pay bands. objectives, among other topics. Adoption Fair see an initial bump in pay when The NSPS Web site will offer On the guide’s opening page, Thinking about adoption, but don’t know where to start? Start by they are enrolled, said Joyce a conversion tool so employees Mary Lacey, Program Executive Frank, spokeswoman for NSPS. can determine where they will Officer for the NSPS, encourages attending the Adoption Fair April 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The first employees to make fall in the pay band system when employees to work with their the Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Jetwing Drive. the switch in “Spiral 1.1” of the their positions convert to NSPS, supervisors to establish job Representatives will be on hand to talk about the different types phase-in process will automati- Ms. Frank said. objectives and discuss evaluation of adoptions and resources available. cally convert to the new system Another new feature on the criteria and how to improve their You must sign up for this event. For additional information and to April 30, she said. Web site will be a Web-based on-the-job performance. sign up, call the Schriever Family Support Center at 567-3920. Employees will not lose pay as training program for employees “NSPS ... will strengthen our they convert from the old civil to learn about NSPS. ability to accomplish our national New bus hours service system to the new pay- A new publication on the Web security mission and provide The hours of operation for bus passes and applications will be on for-performance NSPS. site will be issued in hard copy to opportunities to enhance your Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and In fact, most employees will Spiral 1.1 employees. personal growth and develop- noon to 2:00 p.m. qualify for a one-time, prorated The publication explains ment,” Ms. Lacey wrote. Passes may be picked up and applications may be filled out in within-grade increase buy-in. details of the new system, which For more information on Building 300, Room 333, only during these posted times. Employees in Step 9 or lower of ultimately will affect more than NSPS, contact the 50th Space For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Monica Gendron, 50th their current civil service GS 650,000 DOD civilian employ- Wing Civilian Personnel Flight at Logistics Readiness Flight, at 567-7533. grade and with acceptable per- ees. 567-5768. Personnel News Editor’s note: The below articles are compiled from the Airmen interested in voluntary retraining as well as those retraining applications and handle any actions or related Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph Air Force Base, identified for involuntary retraining will initiate the process case files opened prior to Friday. Texas. on-line via the vMPF. The retraining self-service application in the vMPF will BCMS records centralized on vMPF AFPC contact center opens give Airmen step by step instructions on retraining under the Airmen can now find detailed information regarding Career Airmen Reenlistment Reservation System, or The Air Force Personnel Center’s Web-based services and Board for Correction of Military Records in the vMPF. contact center, known as Personnel Services Delivery CAREERS, and the Noncommissioned Officer Retraining The process will require Airmen to complete Department Transformation, officially opened its doors Friday. Program, or NCORP. of Defense Forms 149 “Application for Correction of The new initiative means Airmen will be able to conduct The new process consists of the following basic steps: routine personnel transactions via the Web that are current- • Review the retraining advisory to identify potential Air Military Records,” attach applicable supporting documenta- ly worked through base-level military personnel flights. Force Specialty Codes. tion and mail the package to the address on the reverse side Among initial actions to be transferred online are forms • Review Air Force Manual 36-2108, “Enlisted of the DD form. for evaluation appeals, retirements, retraining and duty his- Classification,” for AFSC descriptions. All requests must be received in hardcopy with the orig- tory corrections. • Review retainability requirements listed in Air Force inal applicant signature. The transformation is a four-phase program that will con- Instruction 36-2626, “Airman Retraining Program,” Table Applicants should complete all applicable sections of the tinue through 2011. The first phase begins with transferring 3.3. DD Form 149, including at least the: active-duty personnel actions and will then be further bro- • Submit a retraining request to the AFCC using the • name under which the member served ken up into seven segments called spirals. “retraining request” link. Contact center personnel will ver- • member’s Social Security Number or Air Force service Airmen can access the Web-based services through the ify career field eligibility and qualifications to retrain into number virtual MPF located at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afpcse- the AFSCs listed. They will then notify Airmen of any addi- • applicant’s current mailing address cure. tional requirements they must complete. • specific records correction being requested The vMPF is also available as a link on the Air Force • Airmen will then complete the retraining application to Portal homepage. include selecting their desired assignment preferences. The • proof of proper interest if requesting another person’s application is routed electronically for coordination to the records PSD centralizes enlisted retraining unit commander, who will forward application back to the For more information or assistance in completing the The Air Force Contact Center now processes all active- contact center to be submitted to the AFPC Retraining BCMR application, call the AFCC at (800) 616-3775, then duty retraining program applications as part of the first Office for a final decision. option 1, option 1 and option 2; commercial (210) 565- phase of the PSD Transformation. 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'Egg-citing times' Children of Schriever employees gather eggs in the Main Fitness Center racquet- ball court here during 2005's Spring Fling. The 50th Services Division will hold this year's Spring Fling Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Main Fitness Center.

The Outdoor Recreation office has tickets available for Elitch Gardens' fifth-annual Joining Forces event April 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The ticket cost of $19 includes a free meal deal and a free return ticket for use in September or October.

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A single by double area fielder Bryan Snyder In all the games leading up to took the 50th Comptroller Squadron to a 4-3 win the championship, Gonyea was against the 50th Logistics Readiness Flight in the consistently striking people out. wiffleball championship game here Friday at the base fitness center. His skills as a pitcher gave us an With bases loaded in the bottom of the third edge against the competition.” inning, Snyder’s single allowed 50th CPTS pitcher Jeffrey Gonyea a run batted in. Gonyea, during the bottom of the third, singled to — Andrew Algermissen tie the game 3-3. 50th Comptroller Squadron A walk by Charles Dunar, an outfielder for the 50th CPTS, loaded the bases. Another single by Snyder gave the team an RBI and the game. The LRF was happy about making it to champi- The team attributed much of their success to onship game despite the apparent doubt of their Jeffrey Gonyea for his unparalleled skills as a pitch- skills by others. er. “It was a privilege having an opportunity to play “Gonyea’s pitching was superb,” said double area in the championship game, especially since nobody fielder Andrew Algermissen. “In all the games lead- expected us to be a contender,” said Lawrence Smith, ing up to the championship, Gonyea was consistently 50th LRF.

photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerry Jackson striking people out. His skills as a pitcher gave us an “It was a hard-fought game, and my teammates Jeff Outlar, 50th Logistics Readiness Flight, hits a home run during edge against the competition. showed a lot of perseverance and determination, but Friday's wiffleball tournament at the Main Fitness Center here. The 50th “The only team that put up a challenge was the (50th CPTS) ended up being the better team that day. LRF played against the 50th Comptroller Squadron in the final match of LRF, and they just did a great job all around,” he We would like to congratulate them on a great victo- the tournament; 50th CPTS won 4-3 on a single by Bryan Snyder. added. ry”, he added.

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Put some Power in your Classified ad – Call COLORADO POWER CLASSIFIEDS • 719-329-5236 574-4142 • 800-530-2599 APRIL 6, 2006 www.schriever.af.mil SATELLITE FLYER 13 APRIL 6, 2006 APRIL 6, 2006 14 SATELLITE FLYER FEATURE SATELLITE FLYER 15 Dining out recognizes leaders Staff Sgt. Don Branum visions with unbounded courage said Col. Kevin McLaughlin, 50th nominees and last year’s winners, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs and commitment. He didn’t ques- Operations Group commander. congratulations on a job well- tion whether his vision could be “We still need people like him.” done—you are definitely placing Recognition was a strong achieved but dedicated himself to Maj. Theresa Malasavage, 2nd your mark.” theme throughout the Maj. Gen. figuring out how.” Space Operations Squadron, and General Morrell’s family mem- Jimmey Morrell dining out: Six of the eight sides on the Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, 50th bers were guests of honor for the recognition of drive, of character General Morrell trophy’s base rep- Operations Support Squadron, ceremony Friday evening at the and of vision. resent the general’s pronounced were named as winners of the Antlers Hilton in Colorado The 50th Operations Group leadership traits: penetrating 2006 award. Springs. For them, the dining out looked toward one of its former vision; uncompromising commit- Capt. Mark Tozer, currently followed a day filled with visits to leaders, after whom the dining out ment to excellence; ceaseless with the 1st Range Operations different parts of 50th OG. was named, and reflected upon drive to develop future leaders; Squadron at Patrick Air Force “I hadn’t planned on speaking the traits that made him so influ- unwavering courage to do the Base, Fla., and Senior Master Sgt. tonight, but I am so thrilled and ential in the space industry. The right thing; selfless dedication to Randy LaCombe, 50th OG honored to be with all of you and group recognized individuals from himself and his Air Force; and the Standardization and Evaluations to see your enthusiasm,” said 2005 and 2006 who best personi- importance of family. The other Division, were recognized as win- Margie Morrell, General Morrell’s fied those traits. two sides on the base represent ners of the 2005 Morrell award. widow, to the audience of approx- “Jimmey Morrell’s legacy was the enlisted and officer corps. “Some people mark a place; imately 300. “To everyone in this far-reaching and enduring,” said “When you hear things like some place a mark,” said Kyle room, thank you for saluting my retired Maj. Gen. Donald Hard, commitment—if you were around, Morrell, General Morrell’s son, at husband in such a way. I really the guest speaker. “He pursued his you know that’s the way he was,” the ceremony. “To this year’s appreciate it.” 2006 Morrell Award Winners Maj. Theresa Malasavage 2nd Space Operations Squadron GPS Tactics and Mission Analysis Flight Commander The 2nd Space Operations Squadron’s launch GPS IIR(M)-14. None of these Global Positioning System Tactics and efforts would have been successful without photo by Eric Hayne Mission Analysis Flight Commander is the the talent and dedication of the Airmen, civil Above: Colonel McLaughlin shows Margie, Kyle and Kelly Morrell a trophy made for the Maj. Gen. Jimmey Morrell Award win- officer Maj. Gen. Jimmey Morrell Award servants and contractors in her team, she ners. The Morrell family visited Schriever Friday and toured different organizations within 50th OG. winner for 2006. said. Maj. Theresa Malasavage, a native of Major Malasavage said she saw the nomi- Right: Margie Morrell, widow of Maj. Gen. Jimmey Morrell, examines the 50th Operations Group trophy that bears her late Mahanoy City, Penn., has been in the Air nation for the General Morrell award as a husband's name. The General Morrell award recognizes Airmen who share his leadership traits. photo by Kim Kruis-Johnson Force for 11 years as a space and missile reward in and of itself. operator. “I am humbled daily by the sheer She was first stationed at Schriever in amount of GPS expertise and knowledge December 2002; before that, she said most that surrounds me,” Major Malasavage said. of her experience was largely in the ICBM She said she was both surprised and flat- operations and training side of the career tered when she was announced as the 2006 Maj. Theresa Malasavage field. General Morrell award winner. The GPS Tactics and Mission Analysis “I am honored to say the least,” she said Commander, had high praise for Major Flight oversees GPS orbit maintenance, at the dining out Friday after accepting the Malasavage’s contributions to the squadron. spacecraft maneuvers, anomaly resolution, award. “It is an honor to win in such great “She leads our most technically demand- launch planning and modernization efforts. company. ing flight and touches every part of the GPS In 2005 and early 2006, the flight brought “To the guys in the analysis flight, you mission,” Colonel Hamilton said. “We are the Legacy Accuracy Improvement Initiative deserve the award,” she added truly fortunate to have her as part of the to operations and worked with 1st SOPS to Lt. Col. Stephen Hamilton, 2nd SOPS GPS team.” Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons Flight Chief, Group Operations Training 50th Operations Support Squadron The 50th Operations Support Squadron “The 50th OG has offered more open Current Operations Training Flight Chief is doors to career growth and progression than the enlisted Maj. Gen. Jimmey Morrell I’ve experienced anywhere else in the Air Award winner for 2006. Force,” he said. “The leadership has been Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons, a Fort nothing short of top-notch—there are Hood-Killeen, Texas, native, joined the Air absolutely brilliant people here in positions Force in May 1992 as an aerospace control of authority who know the job. They under- and warning systems operator. stand the big picture and the small picture, “That’s a fancy way of saying I worked and that trickles down to what they expect radar,” Sergeant Simmons said with an easy from their operators.” smile. “I’ve been a ‘scope dope’ my entire Sergeant Simmons said being nominated career, whether looking up to the air or for the General Morrell award for his own down from space.” leadership qualities was humbling. Master Sgt. Jacob Simmons Sergeant Simmons retrained into space “I know the Morrell Award, more than systems operations in October 1996. He said any other award we have here, is a team Winning the award was also a group his decision to cross-train was the best he award given to an individual,” he said. “It’s a effort, Sergeant Simmons said. had made in his Air Force career. unique award—there’s no possible way you “OSS deserved it. OSS earned it. I’m “It’s what I intended to get out of the Air can be nominated for this award on your proud of our squadron for winning the Force,” he said. “I’m not only serving the own merits.” award—it’s not an individual effort.” country but doing something that’s really To the 50th OSS Commander, Sergeant Spouses are also a part of any winning interesting.” Simmons’ selection came as no surprise. team, Sergeant Simmons said. His wife, Ana Sergeant Simmons has worked in several “Jake is such an articulate, intelligent and Simmons, is no exception. assignments during his nine-plus years in strong leader—he has been able to lead our “The 50th OSS’ motto is ‘Only the Best.’ space systems operations, but the 50th folks through an incredibly high tempo,” Lt. They expect a lot more from you—time, Operations Group has been the best assign- Col. Chris Crawford said. “He’s just a phe- energy, initiative. That requires tremendous ment by far, he said. nomenal example of leadership.” support from home,” he said.

photo by Kim Kruis-Johnson Col. Kevin McLaughlin, 50th Operations Group Commander, presents retired Maj. Gen. Donald Hard, guest speaker at the Gen. Jimmey Morre ance Friday evening. Approximately 300 people attended the dining out at the Antlers Hilton in Colorado Springs. General Morrell

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