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Th ursday February 14, 2008 www.csmng.com Vol. 2 No. 6 Base Briefs Schriever prepares for upcoming ORI Share your story through PA By Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez bers of the 50th Space Wing have what it takes for Schriever to make Do you have good news you want 50th Space Wing Public Affairs it through the ORI successfully. to share with your family back home? Air Force Space Command’s Inspector General team will soon set “I’m fully confi dent that people are going to fall back on their Let the Public Aff airs offi ce help you foot on Schriever to conduct an Operational Readiness Inspection and training and their professionalism,” Colonel Cruze said. take advantage of the Hometown News determine how well Schriever fulfi lls its operational mission. With Aside from Schriever personnel doing the best they can, Colonel program. less than two weeks left for fi nal preparations, perhaps the biggest Cruze said paying attention to detail is key to the IG inspection. Th e program provides news releases challenge isn’t the IG team itself, but something closer to home. He also said taking personal care is important while maintaining to civilian newspapers in areas where “Th e biggest challenge is really uncertainty — nerves,” said Lt. a routine. servicemembers have hometown ties. Col. Kevin Cruze, 50th Space Wing Inspector General. “We go “It comes down to the basics: get rest when you leave your shift , Airmen can proudly share accomplish- through an inspection once every few years, so I think it’s natural get some exercise and take care of your diet. Th ese are things that are ments, such as promotions and awards, for people to be a little bit nervous and apprehensive about what’s going to help people maintain the intensity for a couple of weeks,” with their hometown. going to happen.” See ORI page 5 To submit a hometown news release, Despite the prevailing anxiousness, Colonel Cruze said the mem- fi ll out Department of Defense Form 2266, Information and Hometown News Release and submit it to the PA offi ce in the DeKok Building, Room Film festival honors African-American contributions 316. By Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster awareness of the contributions made by each For more information, contact the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs culture, Sergeant Vaughn said. As people at- 50th Space Wing Public Aff airs Offi ce In observance of African-American History tend these observances, he said he hopes they at 567-5040. Month, the Equal Opportunity Offi ce here will will pass that information on to others. You can also share your story with show movies throughout the month of February “The key to success for any special ob- the Schriever and Air Force audience. depicting the historic contributions of African- servance program is participation,” he If your squadron has done something Americans. said. “I encourage leadership to get their remarkable, or you know an Airman Th e fi lms will be shown every Tuesday Airmen involved and hopefully attend with who has overcome adversity, has out- from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Building 300 them.” standing accomplishments, or just has auditorium. In addition to the fi lm festival the EO offi ce a story that needs to be told, Public Th ree fi lms remain on the tentative schedule: will work with the Black Heritage Awareness Aff airs can help you share your story. Feb. 12 is “Buff alo Soldiers”, Feb. 19 is “4 Little Committee to organize an ethnic food sam- For more information or to submit Girls”, and Feb. 26 is “Th e Tuskegee Airmen”. pling, scheduled for Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. a story idea, contact Staff Sgt. Daniel “We want to provide an atmosphere where to 1 p.m in the Building 300 auditorium. Th e food sampling will begin with a video presen- Martinez of the 50th Space Wing folks can bring their food in, view the movie and tation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have Public Aff airs Offi ce at 567-5046. have something to take back to their offi ce to use and think about,” said Master Sgt. Edward a dream” speech, followed with comments Vaughn, Equal Opportunity deputy director. by 50th Space Wing Command Chief Master Speakers wanted “Th at is the whole underlying importance of Sergeant Clarence Moore. Do you like to speak in public? Are the special observance program.” Sergeant Vaughn said there are big plans you looking to support your commu- Sergeant Vaughn was assigned to the EO for the future of cultural observances and U.S. Air Force graphic nity in a special way? Th e Speakers offi ce in January when the offi ce merged with that people should stay tuned. Bureau can be a great way to do both! the Civilian Equal Employment Offi ce. “With each observance coming up, we hope to set the bar even higher each time,” he said. Th e 50th Space Wing Public Aff airs Th e goal of each cultural observance is to increase education and Offi ce is recruiting civilian and mili- tary volunteers to speak at local schools, colleges, veterans meeting and more. Topic of speech can extend beyond Golf a passion for 3rd SOPS coaches your career fi eld, and can also include your life, military experiences and trav- By Lorna Gutierrez coach Manuel Estrada, their dedication to the Courtesy photo el. Speakers will also have the chance to Schriever Sentinel sport has resulted in a membership with the speak at events such as Veteran’s Day, Golf is a sport that is taken seriously by Professional Golf Association Tour Partners Memorial Day and Independence Day. those who get what it’s really about — for Club. Th ey play as unpaid amateurs in vari- ous tournaments across the country on the Meetings will be held to give tips on them, instead of a just a club, a ball and a hole, same courses the pros play on. speaking in public, practice sessions, as it can be an all consuming sport, where the Membership to the club is open to any well as briefi ngs on upcoming events. players oft en compete with themselves. amateur who becomes part of the PGA, For more information, contact the For 1st Lt. Jeff Bankard, coach of the 3rd Mr. Estrada said. Mr. Estrada is a lifetime 50th Space Wing Public Aff airs Offi ce SOPS intramural golf team here, it’s the in- member of the PGA Tour Partners Club and at 567-5044. dividuality of the sport. makes monthly donations in support of the “All the pressure is on you,” Lieutenant of the PGA Tour. Shuttle bus available outside Bankard said. “I like that I can’t make any Lieutenant Bankard keeps his club partici- excuses.” pation to a minimum due to the high cost restricted area For Lieutenant Bankard and assistant of the tournaments and the added cost Th e base shuttle bus now includes of airfare and hotel. routes outside the restricted area. With about 48 players for most TPC Th e new route includes stops at tournaments, Mr. Estrada said it was a the North Entry Control Facility, the thrill to come out with his fi rst TPC win DeKok building, the Schriever Medical Dec. 2, 2007 in Scottsdale, Ariz., which is First Lt. Jeff Bankard takes a swing while playing a and Dental Clinic, the Airman and home of the Friedman Billings Ramsey round of golf at the Patty Jewett Golf Course. Lieutenant Family Readiness Center and the Open. Th e tournament was one of four Bankard coaches the 3rd SOPS intramural golf team, Visitor’s Center. Shuttle service inside tournaments he played in 2007. He also who took fi rst place in 2007. Lieutenant Bankard is as- the restricted area will be reduced to had an eagle, two strokes under par four, signed to the 3rd Space Operations Squadron. on hole 17, which he said was another big one bus. the third and fi nal day of the event. For more information, contact Tech. thrill for him. Mr. Estrada began play- ing golf about 25 years ago while based Lieutenant Bankard and Mr. Estrada have Sgt. James Jordan of the 50th Logistics overseas in Zaragoza, Spain. won several local tournaments as teammates Readiness Flight at 567-6440. Lieutenant Bankard is fairly new to and their squadron intramural golf team More Briefs page 8 the club, having joined last year where took fi rst place for the second year in a row. he played a tournament in Las Vegas, Mr. Estrada also placed in the last two Club Courtesy photo Nev. He began golfi ng when he was fi ve Championships at Silver Spruce Golf Club years old, and by the age of 15, won his on Peterson. Inside fi rst junior event. Mr. Estrada’s next TPC tournament Manuel Estrada tees off at the Tour Partners Club Scottsdale His golf highlight came when he was will be April 15 in Boston, Mass., home of Commentary ...... 3 Golf Course. Mr. Estrada had his fi rst TPC win Dec. 2, 2007 at stationed in Germany and tied for fi rst the Deutsche Bank Championship, while Street Talk ...... 6 the course. Mr. Estrada is the assistant coach for 3rd SOPS place at the US Army Europe trials at the Lieutenant Bankard may tackle Las Vegas Sports ...... 10 intramural golf team. 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PUBLISHER Little Blue Book sets the standard Lon P. Matejczyk Commentary by Robert Sperling are the common bond among all comrades in ing the “uniform,” we are the United States Air [email protected] Air Force District of Washington Public Affairs arms, and they are the glue that unifi es the force Force and not Bob or Jane. Our personal desires Editorial BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFPN) and ties us to the great warriors and public are left on the night stand for us to pick up when Editor — On my desk is a simple reminder of what it servants past.” we return home. Mike Boyd is that we, as members of this United States Air Th is 25-page booklet was issued to me when I Excellence. Th is to me is self-explanatory, and [email protected] Force, are about. It is a small pamphlet titled, arrived late one evening to a strange and fright- I view it very simply as doing every task that I Staff Reporter “United States Air Force Core Values, 1 January ening place called Lackland Air Force Base, undertake to the best of my ability. It states that Lorna Gutierrez 1997.” Texas. Th at evening, which all of us who have every Airman will strive to do their best and con- [email protected] Th is is my technical order for providing supe- worn stripes on our sleeves will remember for tinually strive for personal and professional de- ADVERTISING rior service each and every day — integrity fi rst, the rest of our lives, poured the foundation of velopment in all aspects of their life: Emotional, service before self and excellence in all we do. our careers with three small words: Integrity, spiritual, professional and personal. Advertising Director/GM On the fi rst page it reads: service, excellence. Eleven-years later, as an Air How do the Air Force’s core values aff ect your Tex Stuart “Th e core values exist for all members of the Force leader, I rely on this set of values more daily life? Have you served under the umbrella [email protected] Air Force family — offi cer, enlisted and civil- than ever. of integrity, service and excellence? Revisit your Rob Carrigan ian; active, Reserve, Guard and retired; senior, Integrity is that voice inside your head that “Little Blue Book,” whatever that should be, and [email protected] junior and middle management; civil servants, asks the question, “Is this the right thing to do refresh your mind and soul. uniformed personnel and contractors. Th ey in this situation?” Th is value is the litmus test Everyday our peers, subordinates, leaders and Tammy Fogall are for all of us to read, to understand, to live for the daily decisions that we make and ensures customers look to us for service, guidance and [email protected] by, and to cherish. Th e core values are much that the actions we take as Airmen will ultimately leadership. Are we good stewards of the Air Force Kathleen Gannon more than minimum standards. Th ey remind further the moral standards of our force. core values as we provide them with superior [email protected] us what it takes to get the mission done. Th ey Service is ensuring that the actions we take service? I submit that the Air Force core values Linda Stuart inspire us to do our very best at all times. Th ey speak the words we want them to. When wear- are the price of admission into the Air Force. [email protected] Classifi ed Ad Manager Heidi Witherington Leadership - don’t be a knucklehead [email protected] ART DEPARTMENT Commentary by Col. Brian K. Deckert ing about very small numbers here. In a small the right thing. Is this a simplistic, Pollyanna 61st Medical Group Commander organization like mine with 100 or so military attitude? Perhaps. But the entire reason the mili- Art Director LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE — personnel, we should have, at most, only one tary has both the administrative and nonjudicial Rowdy Tompkins Team SMC, bona fi de, card-carrying knucklehead at a time. punishment systems is to rehabilitate. Assuming [email protected] I recently discussed a potential disciplinary Knuckleheads are the business of the Shirt and my assumption is correct, we as leaders should at- Assistant Production issue with a member of my executive staff who commander and will ultimately take care of tempt to guide folks back to the desired behavior when they have gotten off track. Th is is the entire Manager felt personally wronged by the continued ac- themselves. Everyone else should be salvage- basis of my “commander of the second chance” Jeff Adcox tions of an airman in my unit. Are some people able until proven otherwise. moniker. Th e majority of the members in my [email protected] Second, I fi nd it useful to separate yourself and simply knuckleheads? And if so, what should we unit have been here long enough to have seen your personal feelings as much as possible from as leaders do with them? this approach in action, and most of the time it First, I grant that some folks will be a few stan- the individual’s (mis)behavior. Although a little has been successful. Th is may seem amazing to dard deviations to the left of the mean when it righteous anger every now and then certainly has some, but I have actually had someone thank come to core values and are, in fact, full-fl edged its place, most of the time it pays to keep your me for having taken a stripe. A little late, but knuckleheads. However, remember the popu- cool. Take a step back, try to tease the facts away lation shrinks logarithmically the further out from the emotion, and proceed from there. you go on the bell curve, so we should be talk- Th ird, I believe most folks truly want to do See Leadership page 11

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You could be the thirteenth ... if you ence on the moon, including a robust precur- make the cut. sor program, to promote exploration, science, NASA’s current recruiting eff ort for a new commerce and United States preeminence in class of astronaut candidates specifi es that the space, and as a stepping-stone to future explo- International Space Station and the return ration of Mars and other destinations.” to the moon are part of the agency’s goals, Th ese astronauts, continuing the tradition and this class will be the fi rst to be trained of the earliest space explorers, will lead the to achieve them. way for the proposed ultimate movement Interested? of humans to other planets as explorers and Th is new focus is diff erent according to Jeff colonists. However, it is a stepping-stone pro- Ashby, NASA liaison to U.S. Air Force Space cess and those lessons learned on the ISS, and Command. Mr. Ashby is also a former astro- those to be learned from staying on a lunar naut with three space fl ights under his belt. base will provide the knowledge to get this “Th ere were classes in the past that did the nation to Mars. fi rst space fl ights. Others did the fi rst trips Getting to the moon is not just an American to the moon. My class built the International initiative. According to Mr. Ashby, there are Space Station,” he said. “Th is class will be the currently 16 nations involved in operating the fi rst one to go back to the moon for renewed ISS, a total of 11 languages spoken, and this exploration, and they will begin to build the will serve as the model for NASA’s eff orts to permanent site, the lunar base.” return people to the moon. Lessons learned Competition is stiff though. Only 12 humans have walked on the moon, and NASA is currently looking for astronaut candidates who will from the cultural, political and technical as- “You have to ask yourself, who are the have the opportunity to build a base there. Air Force astronaut David R. Scott salutes the fl ag during Apollo pects of running the ISS will roll over to the most important people to pick for these re- 15 mission. movement to the moon. In an independent turn missions to the moon,” Mr. Ashby said. eff ort, China is also engaged in a lunar ex- He believes medical doctors, engineers and ploration program that may include landing those with a lot of aircraft test experience would be the most going to be seven to ten years before they get to fl y in space. humans on the moon sometime aft er 2015. desirable candidates. Th e good news is that when they do get to fl y, it is either Th e class of astronauts to be chosen may be able to fl y to “And anyone who has more than one of those, in my mind, going to be a six-month mission to the International Space the moon more than once in their careers as astronauts. “I is highly competitive,” Mr. Ashby said. Station or it is going to be a two- or three-week mission to would guess that over a ten- to fi ft een-year career, they will NASA usually gets around 3 or 4,000 applicants for each the moon. Th is is very signifi cant,” he added. have one or two and maybe as many as three opportunities new astronaut candidate class. Of these, the board interviews Why the moon? Th e simple answer is that it will allow to fl y in space,” Mr. Ashby said. about 120. Once the interviews are complete NASA chooses humans to get to Mars. Th e long version is that human At the end of a NASA career, the majority of military between 10 and 20 people for the class. exploration of space and expansion off this planet could be astronauts retire from their respective service. Th e one ex- Th e training lasts 18 months. At the end of the training, a benefi t to the species. ception to this is the Air Force. the fl edgling astronauts are given a job at NASA in line with Michael D. Griffi n, NASA administrator said in a December “Several notable astronauts have come back into service their skills. It could be robotics, design of the next space 2007 address to the Royal Astronomical Society that he agrees with the Air Force, and they provide great value when vehicles, or working on space medicine issues. with Stephen Hawking and other distinguished scientists who they come back,” Mr. Ashby stated. Two notable return- “At this point, they are doing astronaut training 25 percent have pointed out a basic truth: “Th e history of life on Earth ees are Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, commander, U.S. Strategic of the time and working on their technical job for the other is the history of extinction events, and human expansion Command and former AFSPC commander, and Brig. Gen. 75 percent,” Mr. Ashby said. into the solar system is, in the end, fundamentally about Space fl ight does not immediately follow the training either. the survival of the species.” See NASA page 11 “Th e bad news for this class,” Mr. Ashby said, “is that it is Th e U.S. Congress gave teeth to the concept of off planet

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ESFS operate the TIF’s vigorous visitation Th e facility, nestled in the Southeast corner program. With more than 1,700 friends and of Iraq, appears much the same from the out- family members visiting the detainees each side as any other detention facility; however, week, it is important for all Airmen to pro- inside it is much diff erent, its guard force, a vide a positive fi rst impression. “Our Airmen provide the fi rst impressions joint team comprised of Soldiers, Sailors, of Americans here (in Iraq); we are also the Iraqi correctional offi cers and Airmen, as Photo by Capt. Jason McCree Jason Capt. by Photo fi rst impressions of how their loved ones are well as the detainee population, set it apart treated while in the facility,” said Colonel from most facilities of this kind. Miller, commander of the largest Air Force Charged with the safe and humane treat- squadron in theater. “It is important that we ment of detainees determined to be a security provide a good fi rst impression — this will threat against Iraqi citizens and or coali- help to facilitate reconciliation.” tion forces, Airmen assigned to the 886th At the visitors’ center, one could potentially Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airman 1st Class Sarah Coble plays with children Feb 10 who are visiting family and friends detained in the Theater Internment Facility at Camp Bucca, Iraq. Airmen deployed to the 886th Expeditionary Security Forces see three generations of Iraqis in a positive support the Army’s 300th Military Police environment, said Sergeant Diamond. Th e Brigade. Squadron operate the TIF’s vigorous visitation program which houses detainees who have been determined to be a security threat against Iraqi citizens or coalition forces. More than 1,700 friends and family members long-term result is this could pave the road While the Army maintains the facility’s away from terrorism and toward a better Iraq command and control, it takes a joint eff ort visit the detainees each week. Airman Coble is an 886th ESFS member deployed from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. for generations to come and is one of the best to carry out detainee operations. links toward true reconciliation. “Th e Army tells me what is needed, and we the detainees home, transformed through religious discussion facilitated by local reli- “Th ose who serve here detain and treat assign the Airmen to the various positions their personal encounters with the Iraqi and gious leaders, arts and craft s taught by profes- every detainee with the dignity they deserve,” throughout the (Th eater Internment Center, American military guard force. It is left to sional artists, and Iraqi civics classes. said Sergeant Diamond. “We work to do this or) TIF,” said Lt. Col. Dale Miller, the 886th this guard force to see this mission through “I have heard the detainees say great things to the point that they are no longer a threat ESFS commander, deployed from Travis Air while ensuring the safety and security of about the classes; they seem to really enjoy to coalition forces or Iraqi citizens.” Force Base, Calif. “Th ere are clear communi- those detained and those who guard them. school here,” said Airman 1st Class Enriquez Th e Airmen assigned here have performed cation channels between (our sister services); Airmen shoulder much of this responsi- Franz, deployed from MacDill AFB, Fla., who well in their unique mission supporting the brigade’s motto of ‘One Team, One Fight, bility as they manage several compounds is a TIF guard force member in the education Operation Iraqi Freedom. Total Victory’ is a reality here.” throughout the TIF, organizing the guard facility. “I work directly with the detainees “I am ecstatic at the overall performance Senior Master Sgt. Steven Diamond, the force for one of the TIF’s detainee educational every day, and I’ve noticed how much their of this unit; we’re doing something that’s 886th ESFS operations superintendent, programs, and operate a heft y visitation pro- English has improved aft er they graduate.” cutting edge in OIF,” said Colonel Miller. agrees that the team philosophy is critical gram. In turn, this translates into signifi cant With an approximate 40-percent illiteracy “We are at the point of the sword of the at the TIF. Operation Iraqi Freedom impacts, including rate among detainees within the facility, this counter insurgency; the work we do here “Th is is truly a joint environment,” Sergeant saved lives. is a great program, said Capt. Justin Secrest, infl uences perceptions of the American pres- Diamond said. “We share best practices with Th e Dar al Hikmah, Arabic for “House of deployed from Vogelweh Military Complex, ence. Th is causes a ripple eff ect throughout our Army and Navy brethren because it’s all Wisdom”, is an education program at the TIF Germany. Th rough the detainees’ education the country, which supports Iraqi citizens about one team.” off ering volunteering detainees an Iraqi gov- advancements, one can see that something and coalition forces who are out in the Iraqi Th e mission at Camp Bucca is to send ernment certifi ed elementary-level education, good came from their time here. communities.”

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“Everyone likes to think that the fi rst time they get introduced to their whole squadron it would be to receive some kind of award not give an apology because you screwed up.”

— Senior Airman Trey Lewis, 30th Space Wing Public Affairs

By Staff Sgt. Raymond Hoy tify with. Parties on the weekend 30th Space Wing Public Affairs with friends that included a lot of VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, alcohol were a regular occurrence Calif. — Editor’s Note: Th is is part one in his life. And Airman Lewis started young. Senior Airman Trey Lewis, a photographer with 30th Space Wing Public Affairs Offi ce, revisits the events leading up of a three-part series about the success of a to his Driving Under the Infl uence charge. Airman Lewis lived a life of partying and was arrested for a DUI charge in Vandenberg Airman’s longtime battle with Th ere wasn’t a whole lot to do in Clarksdale, Miss., where Airman Lewis May 2005 in San Luis Obispo, Calif. However, Airman Lewis has used his experience as a turning point in his life. alcohol and his life changing experience af- He has devoted his new life to helping others. ter receiving a Driving Under the Infl uence grew up. He started drinking with friends charge. when he was just 14 years old and got heavy into drinking at 16. While most Airmen have heard what pun- ship to play tennis at Brewton-Parker College quickly began to make friends. “It was pretty much every weekend,” he ishment will happen if they get caught driv- in Mount Vernon, Ga. “I was new to the area,” he said. “We went said. “We would get together and party to ing under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs, “It was awesome,” he said. “I didn’t have to out pretty much every night.” the point that we would just pass out.” not everyone hears about the eff ects it can pay for anything. Th ey not only paid for my But the fun ended when a police offi cer Th at partying began to aff ect his life where tuition, but also my books and even pens, pen- arrested Airman Lewis and charged him have on their lives in the long term. Are they he attended high school. Being gift ed in a just kicked straight out of the military? Do cils and paper. I even got a food stipend.” with his second DUI. variety of sports, Airman Lewis had a prom- His past would come back to haunt him, “We were on our way home, and I started they get stuck doing menial labor until they ising future of going to college on a schol- however, and a DUI charge would eventually to get on the highway going north when I was get separated? arship. However, in his sophomore year of have him looking for other career paths. supposed to go south,” he said. “Everyone Senior Airman Trey Lewis has gotten a high school, his drinking landed him into DUI since entering the Air Force, and many trouble, and he was suspended from football Th at path dropped him at an Air Force yelled at me and said I was going the wrong who meet him now would be surprised to and basketball. recruiter’s doorstep in 2004. He was not im- way, so I jumped out of that lane to go the learn that fact. He’s not shy about it. To the “My senior year was really not that fun,” mediately accepted due to his shaky past. It other way. Th at was when the cop stopped contrary, he has taken his experience and he explained, looking at the fl oor thought- was only aft er a strong eff ort that he fi nally us.” tried to educate those around him — both in fully. “Th ere was so much I had taken away received a waiver entered the Air Force that Trey Lewis’ demons had caught up with the military and the local community — on from me. I really let down my friends and October. him. the dangers of alcohol. Th is is his story. my teammates. By 2005, it seemed Airman Lewis had “It sounds funny, but I was kind of re- Part One: Th e Party Life “It still didn’t stop me from drinking turned his life around. He was assigned to lieved,” he added. “By this time, I knew I had Senior Airman Trey Lewis, a photographer though,” he added with a sarcastic laugh. the 30th Space Communications Squadron at a problem, but when you live that lifestyle it’s with the 30th Space Wing Public Aff airs of- And why should it? Despite all his prob- Vandenberg Air Force Base, where he entered almost like you need that outside infl uence fi ce, lived a life many young Airmen can iden- lems at school, he still received a full scholar- the First Term Airmen’s Center program and to snap you out of it.” BASE BRIEFS

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By Staff Sgt. Matthew Bates to take it upon himself to prove the general Photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III Air Force News Agency had indeed shot down that MiG. A retired general had been waiting on a He searched thousands of records and call for some time; 55 years to be exact. spoke to dozens of people. Among them Retired Lt. Gen. Charles G. Cleveland were Lieutenant Pascoe and retired Maj. answered his home phone in January that Gen. Frederick C. Blesse, a double ace who turned out to be one of the most important was also General Cleveland’s operations calls of his life. offi cer at Kimpo AB. Th ey too thought “Th at’s how I found out the Air Force General Cleveland should be awarded his was offi cially recognizing me as an ace,” fi ft h kill. So, with as many facts as he could General Cleveland said. “Right there on put together, Lieutenant Overton submitted the phone.” a package to the Air Force Board for Military But while the notifi cation of his new-found Corrections. status was brief and unceremonious, General Th e answer was a resounding no. Th e Cleveland’s journey to reach this point was board cited personal accounts could not a very long one. be used as factual evidence and the records It started in South Korea in 1952. A war would remain unchanged. was waging and then-Lieutenant Cleveland With renewed energy, Lieutenant Overton was an F-86 Sabre pilot with the 334th Fighter kept pressing the issue and in 2003 he made Interceptor Squadron at Kimpo Air Base. He an astounding discovery. Th e Russians had was a skilled pilot and within eight weeks had released detailed fl ight records from the already scored four kills — each a Russian- Korean War and copies were in the National made MiG-15. Archives. He compared the Russian records “Each of those dogfi ghts is burned in my to General Cleveland’s accounts and found brain,” the West Point graduate said. “I can a description of a downed MiG that seemed remember every minute of those battles like to match the story. it happened yesterday.” He called General Cleveland and said he’d Then on Sept. 21, 1952, Lieutenant found his missing MiG. Cleveland’s flight once again found them- “I had no idea what he was doing,” General selves in aerial combat with a group of Cleveland said. “When we fi rst met he told MiGs. Lieutenant Cleveland negotiated me he was going to prove I shot that MiG his way behind one and let loose with the down, but I was like, ‘Yeah, right.’ But, by plane’s six side-mounted .50-caliber ma- God, he really did go out and do it.” chine guns. Some of his rounds hit the With this new information, Generals MiG and within seconds the enemy plane Cleveland and Blesse and Lieutenant Overton sprouted a trail of smoke and began to de- went before the records correction board scend rapidly. in person. Th is time, the answer was yes, Th at was the last image General Cleveland as General Cleveland found out through a ever had of the MiG. phone call in January. “At that moment we were being attacked “It’s a great feeling to have the Air Force by two other MiGs,” the general said. “So my recognize me as an ace,” he said. “And it’s wingman had to call a break so we wouldn’t a real honor to be included with that great Retired Lt. Gen. Charles G. Cleveland stands before a remake “Chris Craft” F-86A Sabre now a part of the air get all shot up ourselves.” group of men who make up the rest of the park at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The “Chris Craft” named after General Cleveland’s son, was the aircraft Because the general didn’t see the MiG aces.” he used to shoot down fi ve MiG-15s during the Korean War. General Cleveland was deployed to South Korea crash or the pilot eject, he claimed a “prob- Even more special is the fact that this rec- in March 1952, where he fl ew F-86s as a fl ight commander with the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing at Kimpo Air able” kill when he returned to the base. His ognition puts a stamp on his service in South Base. wingman, then-Lt. Don Pascoe, insisted he Korea, a time the general names claim a kill, but the general just didn’t feel among the best in his life. U.S. Air Force photo right about it. “I love the Air Force, I love “Th ere were rules for claiming a kill,” fl ying and I love this country,” he said. “You either had to see a fi re that he said. “I just hope I’m the last wouldn’t go out, a plane crash or the pilot fi ghter ace ... because in order eject. Since I hadn’t seen any of those happen, for there to be more, there has I just felt the right thing to do was claim a to be more fi ghting.” probable.” Th e phone rang again at his Soon aft er this event, the general returned home. As the general leaned home. He left South Korea with four kills, over to answer it, he smiled two probables and four damaged — a re- and said, “I hope they haven’t cord “any pilot would be proud of,” General changed their mind.” Cleveland said. And there the story ended. Retired Lt. Gen. Cleveland (third from Almost. right) was deployed to South Korea Years later, General Cleveland attended in March 1952, where he fl ew F-86s a meeting of the American Fighter Aces as a fl ight commander with the 4th Association and met retired Lieutenant Fighter Interceptor Wing at Kimpo Air Dolph Overton. Th e two were classmates Base. Fifty-fi ve years after the Korean at West Point and served in South Korea at War, the Air Force has recognized the same time. General Cleveland as a fi ghter ace for When Lieutenant Overton heard the gen- his accomplishments of fi ve MiG-15s eral’s story about the probable kill, he decided kills and one probable.

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By Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster Photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster 50th Space Wing Public Affairs As Les Stewart watches the children in his youth basketball program, he wonders if the next big bas- ketball star is right before his eyes. It’s possible, he thought. “To watch these kids grow and get better is an amazing thing,” he said. Mr. Stewart has been involved with the Peterson Air Force Base Youth Center program for the past fi ve years and believes it is the best in the Air Force. Th e program was awarded the Excellence in Youth Sports Award in 2005 by the National Alliance for Youth Sports. Th e year-round program includes many diff erent TriCare Prime offers off-base sports, camps, and special events. Youth basketball began Feb. 2 and lasts through March. routine eye examination benefit! Mr. Stewart said there are more than 320 children, from 3-15 years old, participating in the basket- No out-of-pocket cost for ball program. Th e children come from the local an eye exam for glasses! military community, including Peterson Air Force • Active-duty dependents are eligible Base, Schriever AFB, Fort Carson and Cheyenne once per year. Mountain Air Force Station. • Retirees and their dependents are For many of the children, this is their fi rst time eligible once every two years. participating in team sports. While the programs Army Sergeant Hernan Ramirez, a volunteer coach for the Youth Sports Program focus on fun, there is also an emphasis on funda- at Peterson AFB, gets the Mavericks ready for their fi rst game Feb. 2. Sergeant No Primary Care referral is mentals, Mr. Stewart said. necessary. Simply call for Ramirez is assigned to the 1st Space Battalion. an appointment. Mr. Stewart said the Peterson Youth Sports and Fitness philosophy is simple and three-fold: par- hour-long practices and games once a week. The doctors next to LensCrafters are contracted Tricare ticipants should have fun, learn something about the sport Coaches are responsible for instilling values and good Prime Providers. They offer three convenient Colorado Springs and form lasting friendships with teammates and coaches sportsmanship, in addition to developing and refi ning sports Locations for eye examinations with appointments Monday through alike. skills and transferring their knowledge to the players, Mr. Saturday. No more waiting for an appointment on base. He said the program thrives because of the parents who Stewart said. “Th at knowledge is what propels the children take the time to get their children involved. to succeed,” he added. Southside Between Northside “Th is program belongs to the children and the parents, “We see so many children benefi t from these programs, and Citadel Mall Vickers & Academy Chapel Hills Mall and without them, I don’t have a job,” Mr. Stewart said. that is what makes it all worthwhile,” Mr. Stewart said. 598-1392 548-8717 598-5068 “I’m so thankful for all of the parents who come out and For more information and a complete schedule of sports TriCare Standard, TriCare Reserve and TriCare for Life also accepted. Prescriptions may be filled get involved in the program.” programs off ered, please visit the 21st Services Squadron anywhere. Contact lens evaluation available for additional cost. Call for program details. Parents volunteer each season to coach each team, holding Web site at www.21svs.com or call 556-5242. Schriever Sentinel February 14, 2008 11

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The Barbados The Brandy Station The Fairfax 7341 Running Deer Circle 7305 Running Deer Circle 3634 Reindeer Circle $199,950 •2 Story • 4 bd, 2.5ba, 2 gar $209,950 • Tri-Level • 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 2 gar $224,950 • 2 Story • 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 2 gar The Brandy Station • 1436 fin sf • 1498 fin sf / 2408 total sf • 1498 fin sf / 2094 total sf 9214 Red Fern Ln. $215,950 • Tri Level • 3 bd, 2 ba, 2 gar • 1327 fin sf /1666 total sf.

The Melbourne The Cape York 3797 Reindeer Circle 3965 Reindeer Circle The Meadow Brook The Fairfax $229,950 • 2 Story • 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 2 gar $239,950 • 2 Story • 3 bd, 2.5 ba, 2 gar 3791 Reindeer Circle 7222 Araia Dr. • 1712 fin sf / 2,408 total sf 1666 fin / 2476 total sf $224,950 • Ranch • 4 bd, 3 ba, 2 gar $239,950 • 2 Story • 4 bd, 3.5 ba, 2 gar • 1997 fin sf • finished basement /2054 total sf.

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The Charleston The Camden 11710 Rio Secco Rd. The Fairfax 11698 Rio Secco Rd. $299,750 • Ranch • 3 bd, 2 ba, 2.5 gar $323,190 • 2 Story • 3 bd, 3 ba 3 gar 2301 Springside Dr. (Former Model) • 2284 fin sf / 3194 total sf $239,950 • 2 Story • 4 bd, 3.5 ba, 2 gar • 2836 fin sf • 12076 fin sf

Forest Meadows GRAND The Arlington The Cape York Creek Terrace 11686 Rio Secco Rd. 11832 Royal County Down Rd. OPENING $334,950 • 2 Story • 4 bd, 4 ba 3 gar $259,750 • 2 Story Stucco • 3, bd, 3 ba, • 2596 fin sf / 3736 total sf 3 gar, 1666/2476 sf total

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Forest Meadows Creek Terrace Mule Deer Crossing Claremont Ranch Woodmen Hills 8413 Vanderwood Rd. 7111 Araia Drive 3989 Reindeer Circle This Model Closed 11952 Royal County Down Road 266-3845 382-9130 570-7232 Please Visit 495-4267 Blk Forest & Woodmen Fountain Mesa & Araia Drive Marksheffel & N. Carefree Mule Deer Crossing Woodmen & Meridian Prices and availability subject to change without notice. *Closing costs paid with approved lender. **Landscaping per subdivision. Visit our Model Homes: Monday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm www.hallmark-homes.com