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Base Briefs Re-enlist with the Come Thunderbirds Airmen can re-enlist or renew their oaths of enlistment with the Air Force Th underbirds at noon May 25 in Hangar see the 119 at Peterson Air Force Base. Servicemembers should sign up for the event at https://afk m.wpafb .af.mil/ safb _pdc_ft ac. For more information, contact Master Thunderbirds! Sgt. Scott Dillingham of the 50th Mission Support Squadron at 567-5927.
Speakers wanted Do you like to speak in public? Are you looking to support your commu- nity in a special way? Th e Speakers Bureau can be a great way to do both! Th e 50th Space Wing Public Aff airs 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 your career fi eld, and can also include your life, military experiences and travel. Speakers will also have the chance to speak at events such as Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day. For more information, contact the Public Aff airs offi ce at 567-5044.
AFOSI closed May 28 Th e Air Force Offi ce of Special Investigations Detachment 803 will be closed May 28 for training and will resume normal operations May 29. For immediate assistance, contact the Schriever Law Enforcement Desk at 567-5641. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle
50th OG to hold Maj. Gen. Come out and witness the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team as 10:30 a.m. The fl yby will consist of one pass over the base and one “photo pass” Morrell tournament, banquet they perform their fi rst-ever fl yby of Schriever Air Force Base May 25 at approximately near the Colorado Tracking Station here. Don’t miss this historic event! Th e 50th Operations Group will hold a Maj. Gen. Jimmy R. Morrell Golf Tournament at 1:30 p.m. May 29 at the U.S. Air Force Academy and an Staying safe this summer awards banquet at 6:30 p.m. May 30 at the Peterson AFB Consolidated Club. By Ed White symptoms of hypothermia and get out of pens, not reacting to it after the fact.” For information about the golf tour- Air Force Space Command Public Affairs the water when you notice them. Mr. Pannell credits last year’s 101 CDS nament, contact 2nd Lt. Justin Roque of Air Force Space Command normally aver- “Personal Flotation Devices are great; success to increased awareness and the the 4th Space Operations Squadron at ages two fatalities every summer (three to however, most of the time our Airmen use of a driving simulator program that 567-4903. For more information about six for the year). However, in the summer of swimming in a river don’t have one on. allowed Airmen to actually practice the the awards banquet, contact Capt. April 2006, one death was recorded and in 2007, Hypothermia sneaks up, and the next time SEE approach. “When they practice it, the Wimmer of 50th OG at 567-7582. no fatalities occurred over the 101 Critical their buddy looks for them, they are gone,” next time they are in the car, they will use Days of Summer. Mr. Pannell added. it,” he added. Damaged goods claims can “I expect every commander, enlisted lead- Automobile and motorcycle accidents are Th e most common factor of at-work inju- er and front-line supervisor to harder to prevent because one now be fi led online ries over the summer, indeed throughout the be involved in targeting these must drive with other people year, is inattention. “Th is applies to fatalities Airmen may now use an online two areas specifi cally,” said on the road and one has no as much as it does all lesser injuries” said form to report household goods that Gen. C. Robert Kehler, com- idea the other’s capabilities Mr. Pannell. You need to stay focused on were lost, damaged or destroyed in mander, AFSPC. “Personally or what condition they are in the task at hand. When your head is in the an offi cial move. Th e new online DD visit with each of the mem- – alert or tired, drunk game, you signifi cantly lessen the chance Form 1840 is available electronically bers under your direct su- or sober. Reduce your of having a mishap. at https://claims.jag.af.mil. pervision ... and empha- chances of getting into “To help us repeat the success of last sum- For more information, contact the size safety. We must learn an automobile mishap mer, supervisors should target their eff orts 50th Space Wing Judge Advocate’s from our mistakes, hold by following a few simple toward vehicle and water sports safety,” said Offi ce at 567-5050. each other accountable rules: and work hard to eliminate First, when on a long Chief Master Sgt. Todd Small, AFSPC com- mand chief. “Remember – responsibility is CDC seeks volunteer readers mishaps. Embrace our wing- road trip, stop oft en, get man culture by looking out for a two-way street. Each of us is accountable, Th e Child Development Center is out and walk around to get one another, employ operational risk both for our actions and for setting a good looking for volunteers each Tuesday in the blood circulating. Th is is true for management practices and, above all, be example.” May from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to read either motorcycles or automobiles. When safe.” Th e wingman culture also plays a key books in honor of Asian American/ in a car, drive with a buddy and switch off The two most common fatal incident role in the results. Being a good wingman Pacifi c Islander Month. driving oft en as well. classifications for AFSPC are drowning includes doing a risk analysis for any given For more information, contact Second, use the advice provided by the and personal motor vehicle accidents, activity. Determine the risks and have mate- Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Pecqueur of the 3rd Motorcycle Safety Foundation: “Use the whether the vehicle is a motorcycle or rial or equipment on hand to mitigate the Space Experimentation Squadron at technique named SEE, an acronym for a automobile. risks if they occur. Th is goes for work or 567-6133. safe driving process that everyone needs “Th e drownings most oft en take place at to practice,” said Mr. Pannell. “Search for leisure time activities. the Northern Tier bases and the killer is potential factors or hazards; Evaluate the Th e success of last year’s zero-fatality Inside hypothermia,” said Mark Pannell, AFSPC situation to anticipate problems; Execute 101 Critical Days of Summer means that Commentary ...... 3 Safety. Th e buddy system and use of PFDs superior maneuvering skills – adjust speed, two Airmen are still alive who otherwise Morrell Awards ...... 4 will save lives according to Mr. Pannell, adjust position, and communicate inten- might not have been. Th e objective of this Around the Air Force ...... 10 along with a constant awareness, and con- tions. When a bad situation develops, you year’s campaign is to increase that number sistent monitoring of your body. Know the can be taking evasive measures as it hap- to four. 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PUBLISHER Rolling down the highway ... literally Lon P. Matejczyk Commentary by seatbelt?” I always thought. my heading to my car’s port. It didn’t happen [email protected] Staff Sgt. Benjamin Rojek Needless to say, as we headed north on Interstate that way, though. Editorial 30th Space Wing Public Affairs 5, my friend George and I relaxed and enjoyed the When the car began to fl y through the air, I Editor VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. rare sunshine without our silly seatbelts. closed my eyes not wanting to see how I would Mike Boyd — I don’t want to see how I’m going to die. Aft er a few hours at “the big mall” and lunch die. In the darkness I could hear the glass shat- [email protected] Th ose were the words that crawled through my at a diner, we headed back to our little town. tering, the metal twisting, George yelling. Th en Staff Reporter mind as my car begin to turn over at 70 miles George took off his shoes, put his feet on the dash ... silence. Joan Johnson an hour. and fell asleep, and I rolled down my window People were yelling for us to get out of the car. [email protected] Th ankfully (and apparently), I didn’t die that for the fresh air. Fuel was pouring out. I tried to move, but the day. Call it luck, call it fate. I call it a seatbelt. ADVERTISING Okay, so I also rolled it down to keep me awake. seatbelt was holding me tight. How the ...? It was a warm, summer day in the Pacifi c I was tired from our running around and also As we crawled over glass through the hatch- Advertising Director/GM Northwest, the type of day made for long drives. had worked a late shift the night before. Th ere back window, I remembered. For some reason Tex Stuart I called one of my friends who I knew had the was no stereo in my beater car to blast, so the I had put on my seatbelt when we started south [email protected] day off work, and by 10 a.m. two 19-year olds wind was going to have to do. on the freeway. George, who also never wore Rob Carrigan were cruising up the highway. It didn’t do. seatbelts, had put his on, too. To this day, I don’t [email protected] At 19, I pretty much thought I was invincible. Th e loud “thump-thump-thump” of my tires remember why we did it. Actually, I really don’t How else to explain all the stupid stuff I did: rolling over the ruts on the side of the freeway care about the why. What matters is that I did Tammy Fogall jumping off roof tops, skating off loading docks, woke me up. I-5 curved to the right and I was and we’re alive to talk about it. [email protected] never wearing a seatbelt. In fact, as a kid my headed straight for the median. Being startled Upon seeing the mangled automobile, the cops Kathleen Gannon parents never really enforced a seatbelt rule. I awake, I panicked and quickly veered to the right. said we were lucky to be alive. On the way to the [email protected] remember always thinking the belts were re- However, I had turned the wheel too sharp and hospital, the medics said fate was on our side. Linda Stuart stricting and uncomfortable. was heading for the shoulder. In hindsight, I Call it what you will. [email protected] “I’m a good driver, so why should I wear a realize I should have slowly and calmly corrected I call it a seatbelt. Classifi ed Ad Manager Heidi Witherington [email protected] ART DEPARTMENT Your best and nothing more Commentary by Maj. Michael Johnson that have really made a diff erence, not only pro- get together. Th ese things build teamwork. Art Director 455th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fessionally but also personally. Rowdy Tompkins commander [email protected] Leave the place better than when you BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) Build relationships, not just contacts Assistant Production — I’ve always believed what you get out of an arrived Life is so much more than simply knowing Manager assignment or deployment is equal to what you Th ings can always be improved. Th ere are who to talk to in order to take care of business. Jeff Adcox put into it. No matter where we are or what we plenty of opportunities to leave your mark. It Building relationships is about getting to know can be something to do with your job or just [email protected] do, we can learn something. Even when I was sent remote for a year, I had people, what’s on their minds, and most impor- getting involved off -duty. a very positive experience. It was the opposite of tantly, how you can help them. Take the time to what I was expecting, and one in which I made talk about something other than work. I’ve found Solve problems, don’t just identify lasting friendships. that sitting down at lunch or dinner with folks them has been a great time. Not only does it tend to be Attitude and a positive outlook drastically My fi rst commander told me to have one or aff ect our lives. Colin Powell said, “Perpetual a lot of fun, but also I get to know the people I’m two possible solutions for every problem I briefed optimism is a force multiplier.” Over the years, working with better. While you’re here, take the See Commentary page 11 I’ve tried to implement a few simple principles time to plan a cookout or organize some kind of
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Senior Airman William Steward II Staff Sgt. John Quitta Master Sgt. Delores Speller 50th Operations Group Standardization and 50th Operations Support Squadron 4th Space Operations Squadron Evaluations Division Sergeant Quitta’s outstanding leadership directly contrib- Sergeant Speller’s leadership and technical expertise directly Airman Steward led a team of GPS satellite system opera- uted to his selection as one of only two enlisted mission crew contributed to the most successful large-scale cryptographic tors during the seamless transition to the new $850-million chief instructors, a cornerstone to crew force profi ciency. As roll-over event in recent unit history allowing for uninterrupted Architecture Evolution Plan ground system. He played a an instructor and evaluator, he administered 135 training operation of the $31-billion Milstar satellite communications vital role in activating the now fully functional alternate observations and evaluations covering 560 tasks. Sergeant system. Her keen eye identifi ed and corrected 23 diff erent opera- operations center for the 2nd Space Operations Squadron, Quitta was honored as 50th OG’s instructor of the year tional documents. She was also vital to maintaining minimum which is the fi rst ever alternate GPS location on Department and the 50th Space Wing’s enlisted space operator of the mission-essential manning of 4th SOPS’ operations fl oor 24 of Defense soil, fulfi lling a Congressional mandate. Airman year for 2007. His selfl ess drive was instrumental during hours a day as she helped schedule more than 270 crew shift s. Steward’s expertise was crucial to the latest launch of GPS the 2008 AFSPC Operational Readiness Inspection, as well She orchestrated the fi rst-ever unit Airmen mentorship program, Block IIR Modernized satellite, which provided a new mili- as Defense Satellite Communications System professional providing guidance to more than 20 unit members in addition tary signal to warfi ghters. team honors. to the squadron sponsorship program. Her communications system expertise facilitated the rapid response to simulated dual crosslink break during the 2008 AFSPC ORI.
Staff Sgt. Aaron Frigaard Staff Sgt. Corey Jarr Staff Sgt. Adrian Fernandez 3rd Space Operations Squadron 2nd Space Operations Squadron 1st Space Operations Squadron Sergeant Frigaard’s expertise in satellite operations was Sergeant Jarr ensured the successful execution of more than Sergeant Fernandez executed more than 200 satellite con- demonstrated when he became the Air Force’s fi rst certifi ed 21,370 satellite contacts providing 99.9 percent global naviga- tacts, leading to the squadron’s 99.7-percent success rate. enlisted instructor for Wideband Global SATCOM, the new- tion and timing signal availability to U.S. Central Command He led his crew to win the squadron Crew of the Quarter est 50th SW satellite system in 13 years. His eff orts resulted warfi ghters and the best navigation accuracy while operating three times and the 50th OGs Crew of the Quarter and Top in the training of 110 tasks to 11 offi cers and enlisted crew 32 satellites, the largest constellation in history. His direct Gun Crew awards. Additionally, Sergeant Fernandez led the members in record time, which in turn allowed 3rd SOPS to contributions enabled execution of the $75-million Launch, preparation eff orts for the $4-million Multi-Mission Satellite take control of the $600-million satellite eight months ahead Anomaly, and Disposal Operations mission, taking over as Operations Center and Space-Based Space Surveillance facili- of schedule. Sergeant Frigaard further distinguished himself the fi rst cradle-to-grave GPS satellite squadron. Sergeant Jarr ties projects. He was also hand-selected to be a subject matter as a tactical operations center operator when he deployed to proved the new system’s operational capability by launching expert for the $830 million Space-Based Space Surveillance the 451st Air Expeditionary Group at Kandahar Air Field, three Block II-R Modernized satellites and disposing of a failed Program. He reviewed more than 1,250 tasks to develop the Afghanistan. During his 197-day deployment, he relayed satellite. He directly contributed toward the fl awless transition training system requirements analysis document, saving the status to regional command for 2,990 enemy engagements, to the $850-million Architecture Evolution Program dur- Air Force more than $300,000. executed-time sensitive response for 24 rocket attacks and ing sustainment of the legacy command and control system. averted a suicide bomb attempt, which saved 70 Soldiers’ Finally, his leadership was paramount to winning the Gen. lives. Richard C. Henry Award for best space operations squadron in AFSPC and the Lt. Gen. Claire Chennault Trophy for best space operations unit in 14th Air Force. Schriever Sentinel May 22, 2008 5 Falcon Parkway to undergo construction Th e northeast corner of Falcon Parkway will be closed construction starting May 23 to allow access to the housing Hubble Avenue. Construction is tentatively scheduled to be from May 23 until July 31 due to a construction project area without traffi c lights. complete by July 31. that will provide access to the housing area without traf- Th e traffi c light at Hahn Avenue and Falcon Parkway For more information about the Falcon Parkway construc- fi c lights. will be activated to help control traffi c. Schriever personnel tion project, contact Bill Leonard of the 50th Civil Engineer Th e northeast corner of Falcon Parkway will be closed for should use Hahn Avenue instead of Voyager Street to access Squadron at 567-6246. Courtesy image
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View our publication online at www.csmng.com. Schriever Sentinel 6 May 22, 2008 Top leaders unite for senior enlisted summit By Staff Sgt. Jason Lake Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFPN) — More than 350 of the Air Force’s top enlisted leaders converged on Maxwell Air Force Base’s Gunter Annex to participate in the 2008 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit May 18 to 23. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, along with hundreds of Air Force command chief master sergeants, career fi eld managers, professional military education commandants and other key senior enlisted leaders representing the total force arrived to meet with senior Air Force leaders, includ- ing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley, and discuss the current state of the Air Force as well as the strategic goals shared by senior policy makers. “We’re here to discuss Air Force priori- ties — winning the war on terrorism, re- capitalization and modernization and taking care of our Airmen — and everything else that falls in between these subjects,” Chief McKinley said. “My goal is for everyone to leave here with a strategic vision of where the Air Force is right now and where it’s going in the future.” Chief Master Sgt. Ira Cutting, the enlisted space systems operations career fi eld man- ager at the Pentagon, said he looked forward U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake to discussing issues with his enlisted coun- Chief Master Sgt. Brooke McLean carries the Air Education and Training Command guidon as he and hundreds of command chief master sergeants, career fi eld terparts and senior Air Force leaders. managers, professional military education commandants and other key senior enlisted leaders jog down the homestretch of a 2.2-mile formation run May 18 at Maxwell “Our duty (as chief master sergeants) is Air Force Base’s Gunter Annex in Alabama. The formation run offi cially kicked off the 2008 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit that brought together the Air Force’s senior to take care of our Airmen,” Chief Cutting enlisted leaders in key positions throughout the Air Force to discuss current and future Air Force topics with their peers and senior Air Force offi cers. Chief McLean is said. “It’s our job to take care of every detail the Little Rock Air Force Base command chief. so they are able to continue focusing on the mission.” Command in June, discussed the role of Air of degrees held by offi cers in the early days “I think the enlisted force will play a heavy Th e summit offi cially kicked off May 18 University as the Air Force’s “intellectual of the Air Force. “Our job here at AU is to role in this domain.” with a 2.2-mile formation run and sports day leadership center” and the important evolu- facilitate enlisted education.” Some of the other topics planned through- activities to build camaraderie among the tion of both enlisted and offi cer education General Lorenz showcased Air University’s out the week include Air Force Cyberspace participants and emphasize the importance programs. associate to baccalaureate cooperative pro- Command updates, air and space expedi- of maintaining physical fi tness. “Th e NCOs of today are the offi cers of yes- gram that off ers Airmen the opportunity tionary force restructuring updates, the Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, the Air terday,” General Lorenz said comparing the to apply their Community College of the new Defense Integrated Military Human University commander and who assumes number of bachelors degrees held by NCOs Air Force associate degrees toward a bach- Resources System online personnel and command of Air Education and Training today — 5.6 percent — to the number elor’s degree with as little as 12 mouse clicks pay system, and a two-hour panel discus- online. sion with former chief master sergeants of “Th ere are still Airmen out there who don’t the Air Force. know about the ABC program,” General Th e fi rst Senior Enlisted Leader Summit Lorenz said. “I ask that you help get the word was held at Maxwell AFB in 2007. Prior to out about this great opportunity.” the summit, command chief master sergeants As more enlisted Airmen continue to pur- met annually during a worldwide command sue a degree, General Lorenz said today’s en- chief conference. Chief McKinley said the listed corps may have a unique opportunity new summit format added other senior en- as the cyber domain expands. listed leaders holding key positions to help “I believe cyberspace is a growth industry broaden the scope and impact of an annual Take a ride for NCOs with the right degrees,” he said. gathering. through the sky.
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Base Briefs The Games Begin MB>HBOP T>KQBA Do you like to speak in public? Are R>OAF>K E>IIBKDB @LJMBQFQFLK HF@HP LCC you looking to support your commu- nity in a special way? The Speakers #Z&E8IJUF Bureau can be a great way to do both! FO LO@B M>@B LJJ>KA R?IF@ CC>FOP CALL The 50th Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Office is recruiting civilian and mili- Guardian Challenge is 17 years old and going tary volunteers to speak at local schools, strong. About 500 participants, supporters colleges, veterans meeting and more. and local dignitaries came together amidst Topic of speech can extend beyond ear-thundering hooting and hollering at the Visit the your career field, and can also include base theater for the kickoff ceremony for this your life, military experiences and trav- year’s competition. el. Speakers will also have the chance to speak at events such as Veteran’s Guardian Challenge results Day, Memorial Day and Independence Page 7 Day. FOR APPOINTMENT! For more information, contact the 50th PA office at 567-5044. While there was an immense amount of spirit displayed by all the represented wings in Air Force Space Command, the competi- >G BK LOOBII LIC tion underlies the very serious mission that LROK>JBKQ ?>KNRBQ PBQ America’s space warriors perform every single The Maj. Gen. Jimmy R. Morrell Golf day, keeping America, warfighters, Allies and Tournament will be held at 1:30 p.m. friends safe in an unsafe world. Guardian May 29 at the U.S. Air Force Academy Challenge is the showcase of the skills that as- and the awards banquet will be held at sure mission accomplishment for AFSPC. “You all can be very, very proud of the peo- 6:30 p.m. May 30 at the Peterson AFB 64"JS'PSDFQIPUP-BSSZ)VMTU Consolidate Club. ple you are representing here today,” said Gen. OFD BK BA OBPDB FO LO@B M>@B LJJ>KA ¦ AFOB@QLO PMB>HP QL R>OAF>K E>IIBKDB QB>J JBJ?BOP For more information about the golf C. 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Robert Kehler, commander of 16 and 17. Air Force Space Command, visited the 50th One weekend dispatcher and 14 driv- Space Wing May 13, with his wife Marjorie Kehler, touring mission and community areas ers, 8 males and 6 females, are needed. throughout Schriever. For more information, contact Staff General Kehler became the AFSPC com- Sgt. Adrian Fernandez of the 1st Space mander in October 2007 and is stationed at Operations Squadron at 567-2747. Headquarters AFSPC at Peterson Air Force For more information, contact Base. Tech Sgt. Leah Wilson at 567-7329, or The general said he was impressed with Barbara Fitz at 531-5501. wing personnel. “Things done here at the 50th Space Wing IBJBKQ>OV P@ELLI KBBAP have become a part of and have shaped the JFIFQ>OV SLIRKQBBOP American way of life,” he said. “I cannot over- Ellicott Elementary School needs 12 emphasize the importance of what happens volunteers, six in the morning and six here and the professionalism and pride I see in the afternoon, for a 4th-grade bike in the people doing it.” General Kehler opened his commander’s safety event May 19. call by noting that this was a “terrific year” 5739 Constitution Ave. The morning bike safety session will for 50th Space Wing. begin at 9 a.m. and the afternoon ses- “I had the great pleasure of presenting the sion will start at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers wing with the Aldridge Award last Friday will provide the fourth graders with (May 9),” the general said referring to the bike and helmet inspections, safety top AFSPC award presented during the 2008 online at tips, and guide children through six Guardian Challenge. different stations on a bicycle course. General Kehler said a white paper produced For more information, contact late last year by the Air Force Chief of Staff, Denise Curtis of the 50th Space Wing discusses the 21st Century Air Force. The paper Public Affairs Office at 567-5044. says we are to fly, fight and win in the three (SW corner Constitution and interdependent domains of air, space and cy- ILLA AOFSB SLIRKQBBOP KBBABA berspace, and if we lose control in any one of Volunteers and donors are needed for the three, we lose control in all three. a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May “That’s a phenomenal statement, I believe, 21 in the Bldg. 300 auditorium. for our Air Force to make as an institution. It For more information, contact says something different about what you do, Master Sgt. 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By Larine Barr Courtesy photo 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs The Long E-Z aircraft, powered by the pulsed detonation engine, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio makes its history-making fl ight Jan. 31 at Mohave, Calif. Soon it (AFPN) — Th e engine that naysayers thought could never will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at propel an aircraft across the sky is now at the National Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Museum of the U.S. Air Force, where it will be displayed this summer and remembered for its 2008 history-making fl ight. Th e pulsed detonation engine, developed by a team from the Air Force Research Laboratory here, fl ew its record- breaking manned fl ight Jan. 31 at Mohave, Calif. Th e pulsed detonation engine, or PDE, was fl own on a modifi ed Scaled Composites Long-EZ aircraft by test pilot Pete Siebold. He achieved a speed of over 120 mph and 60 to 100 feet altitude, which produced greater than 200 pounds of thrust. A jet assist takeoff was used to minimize takeoff roll and provide more runway margin, but was subsequently shut down when the PDE provided plenty of thrust for fl ight. “Th e aircraft is in our restoration facility awaiting transfer for exhibit in our Experimental and Flight Test Gallery — a most appropriate location for such a fi ne example of innova- tion,” said Terry Aitken, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force senior curator. What makes the PDE so unique is instead of burning fuel, called defl agration, to get propulsion, air and fuel are mixed, ignited and detonated in controlled explosions inside open- ended tubes that look like exhaust pipes. When detonation moves through the tubes, it creates a supersonic shockwave that continually pulses and generates thrust. Th e increased thrust could be capable of powering future aircraft up to speeds of Mach 4, or four times the speed of sound, and beyond. Th e PDE can be combined with other engine cycles, such as turbines, rockets, or hypersonic scram- jets, to optimize fl ight envelopes, said Fred Schauer, assigned increased the intensity of the explosions. tor, ISSI. Th e successful fl ight test was a joint AFRL eff ort to the AFRL Propulsion Directorate. A major drawback that kept the team from fl ying earlier that included the activities of AFRL Propulsion Directorate “Th is engine off ers the capability of static to near hyper- was the excessive drag caused from all the accessories hang- for PDE developmental research and the propulsion pack- sonic fl ight with good supersonic effi ciencies. Pulsed deto- ing under the aircraft . age; AFRL Air Vehicles Directorate for structural, aero nation engines could make sense for missions that require “Th is was overcome by placing an aerodynamic cowling and acoustics; AFRL Human Eff ectiveness Directorate for effi cient supersonic cruise and/or boost from low to high over the PDE, which was designed by Scaled Composites,” exposure limits and acoustic protection, AFRL Materials speeds,” Mr. Schauer said. Mr. Schauer said. “Th e engine also endured 100 hours of and Manufacturing Directorate for structural materials; Another plus for the engine is its ability to run on a variety durability ground testing and 30 hours of airframe inte- and Scaled Composites, Inc. for vehicle integration and of fuels and maintain near-constant-volume combustion, gration tests. “We never stopped working on pushing the fl ight testing. which makes it highly fuel effi cient. technology.” Th e next steps for PDE are to develop systems that have “Th is is a potential game-changer in terms of fuel effi cien- Th e engine was developed and manufactured in-house the durability of the fi rst engine, but with the performance cy,” Mr. Schauer said. “For comparison, if we had operated by members of the AFRL Propulsion Directorate’s Turbine of current innovations as well as hybrid turbine-based deto- this same engine with conventional combustion we would Engine Division, Combustion Branch and its on-site contrac- nation cycles, Mr. Schauer said. have made less than a third of the thrust for the same fuel burn. In comparison to traditional engines, fuel savings of 5 to 20 percent could be expected.” Th ese fuel effi ciency savings are expected for typical pro- pulsion applications if pulsed detonation technology can be integrated into conventional systems. Current research is directed toward realizing these benefi ts, Mr. Schauer said. Th e primary goals of the proof of concept demonstration were to show that the experimental PDE could sustain an aircraft , withstand the extreme acoustic pressure during detonations, and prove that the noise level was not prohibitive for a pilot or those on the ground. Mr. Schauer said some of the biggest doubts about the PDE concerned survivability of an airframe and personnel. Th ough the fl ight demonstration engine, made from off - the-shelf automotive parts, was designed in 2002, Mr. Schauer and his team worked over the years to refi ne the engine and developed a method to burn the fuel and air in a way that ( Page 12 ( ( Schriever Sentinel 10 May 22, 2008
gest year yet. AROUND THE “Our goal is to have 10,000 runners signed up for the events this year,” said Molly Louden, marathon director. More than 6,700 runners participated last year. Marathon events will include the 26.2 mile marathon, a 13.1 mile half-marathon, a 10K individual and four-person team race and a family-friendly 5K race the evening before AIR FORCE on the grounds of neighboring event partner Wright State University. Th ere also will be a two-day sport and fi tness expo as well as a gourmet pasta dinner. Bart Yasso, Runner’s World chief running offi cer, will conduct running clinics at the Dover Airman to receive CFC Hero Award expo, speak at the dinner and talk with runners. He also will present awards on race day. DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. (AFPN) — A Dover Airman was recently awarded the Th e marathon will begin and end at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, 2007 National Combined and includes a few new elements from previous years. Federal Campaign “Th e course is walker-friendly, and people will have up to seven hours to complete it,” Military Hero Award for Mrs. Louden said. “Th e course was also redesigned this year. Th ere used to be a challenging his eff orts with the CFC hill at mile 23, and we’ve changed the course to get rid of that hill. and other volunteer activi- ties in the community. Webcasts to allow deployed parents to watch graduations Capt. Th omas Abell, the WIESBADEN, Germany (AFPN) — Hundreds of troops deployed from Europe will be 436th Mission Support able to see their children’s high school graduation ceremonies via live webcasts, Department Squadron Military of Defense Dependents Schools Europe offi cials announced. Personnel Flight com- DODDS Europe, U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army 5th Signal Command have com- mander, will receive the bined assets, talents and technologies to enable the live webcasts. Th e eff ort will allow at annual CFC Hero Award, least 18 graduation ceremonies to be viewed by an estimated 211 deployed parents in Iraq, which is presented to Afghanistan and other locations around the world. federal workers from the Th e fi rst graduation ceremony will be webcast June 5; 10 graduation ceremonies will take military, military civilian, place simultaneously on June 6; and the last ceremony will be webcast June 13. Schools civilian and postal commu- identifi ed as having students with deployed parents are: nities by the U. S. Offi ce of June 5: Hanau and Bamberg, Germany; Personnel Management. June 6: Naples, Italy; Heidelberg, Hohenfels, Kaiserslautern, Ansbach, Baumholder, “Out of the entire coun- Ramstein and Vilsek, Germany; Lakenheath, England; and Aviano, Italy; try and overseas, he was June 7: Mannheim, Germany; and Rota, Spain; nominated, competing June 8: Patch High School, in Stuttgart, Germany; H.H. Arnold High School, in Wiesbaden, with a lot of people who Germany; and Vicenza, Italy; and are also just as deserving of U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Shen-Chia Chu June 13: AFNORTH International High School, in Brunssum, Belgium. the award,” said Phyl’licia Capt. Thomas Abell discusses processes with Staff Sgt. Brandon Nicely to Deployed parents will be able to see their graduating seniors cross the stage and view Dixon, a resource devel- improve customer service at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Captain Abell is the student messages recorded for the occasion. opment associate for the 436th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander and CFC of Delaware, who Sergeant Nicely is the 436th MSS assistant NCO in charge of force manage- Airmen in Honduras host special day for local children nominate the captain for ment. Captain Abell was recently awarded the 2007 CFC Hero Award. the award and surprised SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras (AFPN) — Members of the 612th Air Base Squadron him with a certifi cate at a CFC banquet. hosted an orphanage chil- Th e captain is one of three military members and 11 federal personnel to be recognized dren’s day complete with in four diff erent sectors of the federal government: military uniformed, military civilian, games, swimming, lunch U.S. Postal and federal agency. and piñatas May 18 at Soto He was completely surprised to receive the award, Ms. Dixon said. Cano Air Base. “He thought I asked him several questions about his events and ideas so I could pass About 40 volunteers down the information for the next CFC project offi cer for next year,” she said. “But I needed from the squadron came to confi rm and add information for his nomination for the projects and events he held out to make sure chil- such as the (CFC) kickoff , bowling and hockey tournaments, advertising that helped the dren from the Hogar de campaign to be successful.” Guadalupe Orphanage in El Conejo, Honduras, had a carefree-day of fun and Wing maintenance, logistics to merge with operations activities. WASHINGTON (AFPN) — On May 12, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley “Every year we try to signed the Global Wing Structure Program Action Directive 08-01. PAD 08-01 directs the re- get the kids from our or- alignment of fi ghter, rescue and bomber aircraft maintenance units under fl ying squadrons. phanage (sponsored by Th e Air Force will implement these changes between July 1 and Nov. 30. Major com- 612th ABS) down here mand offi cials will determine on what specifi c dates each participating wing will imple- to enjoy a day on base,” ment these changes. said Staff Sgt. Erick Ruiz “I believe the most eff ective formula is to structure Air Force units by mission and not by Herrera, the coordinator function, and aligning maintenance units responsible for sortie generation together with for the event. Th ey enjoy the fl ying squadrons they support is best for our Air Force,” General Moseley said when he it greatly, and it is awe- U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. John Asselin made the announcement for such changes Dec. 7. “Aircraft maintenance is a vital element some to see a smile on Senior Airman George Schaultz plays a hoop toss game with a girl from the of a fl ying squadron’s mission, and the maintainers who directly support sortie generation their faces. Spending time Hogar de Guadalupe Orphanage during kids’ day May 18 at Soto Cano Air belong in that chain of command.” with the kids is great, and Base, Honduras. About 40 volunteers from the 612th Air Base Squadron Maj. Gen. Robert H. McMahon, director of maintenance, deputy chief of staff for logistics, watching everyone come gave the children a care-free day of fun and activities. Airman Schaultz is installations and mission support, believes these changes will strengthen the relationship together and interact with assigned to the 612th ABS. between operators and maintainers. the kids is just awesome.” Th e visit to the base is a unique experience for the children, who oft en only experience AF Marathon offi cials spread word about upcoming event things necessary for survival, Sergeant Ruiz Herrera said. WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Offi cials from the U.S. Air Force Marathon offi ce made “For them, going to a pool or even breaking a piñata comes too seldom,” he said. “Th ey a stop at the Pentagon May 6 and 7 to increase awareness for the Sept. 20 event held at sometimes can’t even aff ord to have the necessary toiletries. Th e organization in charge of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. the orphanage spends more than 3 million Lempiras ($158,000) every month in just the Th is is the twelft h year for the annual marathon, and offi cials hope to make it the big- day-to-day expenditures. Any extras are just not possible, so we try to give the kids, single moms and teachers a day to just relax and have fun.”
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