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COMMANDER’S CORNER: WHAT’S YOUR SLOGAN? - PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, May 9, 2013 Vol. 57 No. 18 By Airman 1st Class Veronica Ward U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs Office PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Warrior Games, sched- uled May 11-16 at the U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Olympic Training Warrior Games open Center, are a sport competition for sick and injured service members and veterans. This year marks the largest number of wounded warriors the Air Force team has participating in the games, said assistant head coach Cami Stock. Saturday at USAFA Teams will compete in cycling, shooting, sitting-volleyball, swimming, archery, wheelchair volleyball and track and field. Two Airmen from Team Pete, Maj. Scott Bullis, Air Force Space Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Martin Smith, 380th Space Control Squadron, are competing in the games. Bullis is coaching cycling athletes, and will compete in shooting and cycling. Smith is entered in three individual swimming events and a swimming relay. Team members come from all over the states with different injuries and limitations, said Marsha Gonzales, deputy chief of the Warrior and Survivor Care Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. They also have a recovery team on hand for each member participating in the Warrior Games. Coaches and athletes have been in communication with each other since January’s selection camp, said Maj. Jonathan Mason, Warrior Games cycling coach. “For the cycling team, selection camp was a time to make bike selec- tions based on injuries and classification,” Mason said. “Since then, the athletes have received nutrition and cycling information, and have been riding 20-30 miles at a time, three times a week. We want to prepare them for a longer ride than the actual race in practice.” Athletes have also been given information on strength training, Stock said. Competitions are open to the public, but opening and closing ceremo- nies are by invitation only. For schedule information, visit the Warrior Games website at http:// www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Military/Warrior-Games-presented- by-Deloitte/Competition-Schedules.aspx. (U.S. Air Force photo/John Van Winkle) Master Sgt. Simon Wess practices his serve during sitting volleyball, one of seven events that the Air Force Warrior Games team practiced for the week of April 15-19 in prepara- tion for the 2013 Warrior Games. Wess is assigned to the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The Warrior Games is scheduled to take place May 11-16 at the Air Force Academy and U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Leaders address reduction in force concerns for civilian employees By Michael Golembesky 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing com- mander, addressed a full house of civilian employees at the base auditorium April 19 to address questions and concerns about the looming reduction in force here. Many topics like furloughs and the sequestration ripple effects were discussed, but the primary purpose of the event was to explain and address the concerns about the upcom- ing reduction in force. Crawford started the civilian commander’s call with a no-nonsense look at “How we got to this point” followed by a detailed brief on how RIF actions affect civilian personnel by civilian personal specialists. At the time of the briefing, there were 21 positions that could still be effected by the RIF. CPO has been trying to reassign those employees in order to avoid the final option of in- voluntary separation, which no one in the command or community wants to see happen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky) See Reduction page 10 A full house showed up for a civilian commander’s call April 19 at the base auditorium. Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing commander, addressed civilians’ concerns about a potential reduction in force. INSIDE News 1-8 Briefs 9 Wing Classifieds 11 Police marks Week 21 years Like Page 6 Page 9 us SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, May 9, 2013 www.peterson.af.mil Over 60,000 military alumni within our ranks. Having already helped so many members of the military community, we understand the challenges veterans, active duty servicemembers and military spouses face. Whether in the military or civilian world, we can help you enhance your career. See how we’re helping military members get to work. Call 719.306.3042 or visit phoenix.edu/militarynews University of Phoenix is an accredited university and longtime member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC). No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is implied. The University’s Central Administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85282-2371. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. © 2013 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. | MIL-01941 SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, May 9, 2013 3 21ST SPACE WING 21st Space Wing Commander Col. Chris Crawford COMMANDER’S CORNER Chief of Public Affairs Capt. Holly Hess Editorial Staff What’s your slogan? Chief of Internal Information Mr. Steve Brady PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. I want to do my best. Staff Writer — Slogans have always been part of his- Al Strait Second there is the slogan “My favorite Michael Golembesky tory. All of us have our favorite slogans. exercise is smiling.” I think sometimes There are slogans for sports, slogans for a we all need to be reminded to be upbeat, Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers cause, slogans for advertising, slogans for Director, wing positive and be happy about life. True it Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, all occasions and activities. From a histori- staff agencies is a challenging time, but it’s important to 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. cal point we have slogans we all know or find joy in what you do and find joy with Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force have read about in the history books. For those you work with and associate with. newspaper is an authorized publication for members of example we have “remember the Alamo” As I have mentioned in other commentar- the U.S. military services. or “Kilroy was here.” What did those slo- ies, be a wingman and keep tabs on your Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the gans offer to the individuals of that day? military and family members. In my day official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work,” or the Department of Defense or the Department of the “Remember the Alamo” was a battle cry, to day contact with Team Pete members, it Air Force. a slogan of hope and encouragement for “Our Goal is Stopping Yours.” is refreshing to associate with those team The appearance of advertising in this publication, Sam Houston’s army. During the Battle of While there are thousands of other slo- members who always have a smile. It is con- including inserts or supplements, does not constitute San Jacinto, Sam Houston’s men shouted gans I would like to share a couple of less tagious, so for all, share a smile. endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, known slogans. First there is “Pain is tem- or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. this phrase as they defeated Santa Anna’s Another good one which I can relate to Everything advertised in this publication shall be made army in a battle which was essentially over porary, pride is forever.” I liken this slogan is, “My mind works like a bolt of lightning, available for purchase, use or patronage without regard in 18 minutes. to the pace we all seem to be setting while one brilliant flash and it’s gone.” In today’s to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital In the modern era we also have numer- at home, at work and even on vacation. The status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other environment we do not need one brilliant non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. ous slogans. Who does not know the slo- pace could be due to events at work, a host of flash. We need innovation. We have smart Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by gan made famous by Nike — “Just Do It?” family events and the list goes on. At times Airmen, we have smart civilians. We all the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring What about the slogan from Kentucky Fried the pace can be painful. The key for me is need to be bold in finding better ways to do Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) Chicken — ““Finger Licking Good” or one to remember that regardless of the pace or 556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax (719) 556-7848 or DSN things. As the wing strategic plan outlines 834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs of my favorites from Burger King — “Have regardless of the pain involved I am still for innovation and discipline, “The 21 SW unless otherwise indicated. It Your Way.” The lists of sports slogans putting my name on a product or an event. has led and created an innovative culture The Space Observer is published every Thursday. are endless. Maybe some of you have heard It is my product, my responsibility. With See Slogan page 10 For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Military “Respect All, Fear None,” “Refuse to Lose,” that name comes the pride of knowing that Newspapers, (719) 634-5905.