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Thursday, May 4, 2006 Vol. 50 No. 18 SECDEF announces nomination for commander of AFSPC Secretary of Defense Donald Command Joint Functional Component Rumsfeld announced today that the commander for Space and Global Strike, Recent Assignments president has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin P. Offutt AFB, Neb. n April 2002 - Aug. 2004, Director of Chilton to the U.S. Senate for appoint- A distinguished graduate of the U.S. Programs, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and ment to the grade of general with assign- Air Force Academy class of 1976, the gen- Programs, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, ment as commander, Air Force Space eral flew operational assignments in the Washington, D.C. Command. RF-4C and F-15 and is a graduate of the n Aug. 2004 - Aug. 2005, acting Assistant If confirmed, General Chilton will U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School. Prior to Vice Chief of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Air become the 13th commander of Air assuming his current position, he was act- Force, Washington, D.C. Force Space Command since its creation ing Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, n Aug. 2005 - present, Commander, 8th Air Sept. 1, 1982. Headquarters U.S. Air Force. Force, Barksdale AFB, La., and Joint Functional Component Commander for General Chilton is currently the Lt. Gen. Additional biographical information Kevin Chilton Space and Global Strike, U.S. Strategic 8th Air Force commander at Barksdale is available at www.af.mil/bios . Command, Offutt AFB, Neb. Air Force Base, La., and the U.S. Strategic (Courtesy ) U.S. Air Force Honor Guard visits Team Pete By Tech. Sgt. Denise Johnson these folks will find themselves in one Public Affairs of the most rewarding assignments of his or her career.” The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, As part of the drill demonstra- Bolling Air Force Base, DC., will pro- tion, the team will present a video vide a demonstration at the Peterson depicting the various aspects of a Fitness and Sports Center on May 9. U.S.A.F. Honor Guard assignment. The demonstration team is visit- Some of the duties a selected Airman ing the front range as part of a recruit- could perform include: representing ing tour. The Peterson AFB demonstra- the Air Force for the president; carry- tion will be held from 10:30 a.m. to ing an American hero to his or her noon at the Peterson Fitness and Sports final resting place; and public demon- Center Gymnasium Two. strations such as drill performances on “We’re always excited to host this the 50-yard line for 60,000 fans at a elite team,” said Chief Master Sgt. National Football League game. The Terence McCloskey, High Frontier opportunities are vast. Honor Guard chief. “Anyone who has “My tour with the U.S.A.F. Honor the opportunity to spend a year with See Guard, Page 18

Photo by Senior Airman Jessica Switzer K-9 separates Maj. Paul Cairney, 21st Security Forces commander, hands Nero over Photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Meyer to his new owner Carl Martin, Peterson family member. Nero sniffed WASHINGTON – The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches in the Presidential Inaugural Parade here Jan. 20. The demonstration team is vis- out the largest marijuana find in Department of Defense history, as iting the front range as part of a recruiting tour. The Peterson Air Force well as more than 34 other narcotics finds. Base demonstration will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Full story - Page 3 Peterson Fitness and Sports Center Gymnasium Two.

INSIDE Visiting the Troops GWOT from Space News 1-10 Danish Prime Minister visits Satellite keeps an eye out Sky Sox Air Force Action Line 2 for terrorists Appreciation Day Personnel Issues 12 Page 3 Page 17 1 p.m. Sunday at Sports 18 Security Service Field Calendar 22 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, May 4, 2006

When you Ensuring we effectively prepare 21st LRS: The absolute think “installation to “deploy warrior Airmen” begins support”, the most with the Installation Deployment best in logistics support visible signs are the Officer, the wing Air Expeditionary By Col. Jay G. Santee contract members of vehicles and equip- Force/AEF Reporting Tool Manager 21st Space Wing commander the 21 LRS team, strive ment required to accom- and the Deployment Control Center – to provide the pinnacle of air plish your individual missions, all assigned to Installation Readiness. The winners of the Best and ground transportation, provided courtesy of and The war readiness section of the M&S Management & Systems Flight, Best supply, fuels, mobility, maintained by the flight maintains sufficient mobility Traffic Management Flight, and Best and readiness support to Transportation Flight. From bags and individual body armor to 21st Space Wing and our Installation Readiness Flight in Air the President of the United meet AEF requirements. Upon execu- tenants, locally and around States to Fort Carson, the Force Space Command for 2005 – the tion, the Traffic Management Flight the world. fuels element and the termi- men and women of the 21st Logistics plays a critical role in deploying Team Think “space superi- nal operations section of Readiness Squadron – are dedicated to ority” and you quickly real- Traffic Management provide Pete, Schriever AFB, the U.S. Air providing the absolute best in logistics ize, given the age of our aircraft refueling and Force Academy, and Fort Carson support to Team Pete and the Nation. operational systems, our cargo/passenger support for members. From ensuring proper haz- Realizing their vision – “Full- ability to conduct space all aircraft originating, tran- ardous material certification and cargo Spectrum Logistics Support, Second superiority operations direct- Col. siting, or terminating the preparation, booking deployment to None, To Save the Nation” – plays ly hinges on our ability to Jay G. Santee Peterson Air Force Base reservations, running the cargo a critical role in our ability to achieve quickly obtain repair parts. The mis- flightline. Far less visible, but no less deployment function and manifesting success in each of our three mission sion capability and demand processing important, are the 120-plus host-tenant cargo/passengers for air or surface areas. sections of the Management and and inter-service support agreements movement, to loading personnel and Formed out of the merger of the Systems Flight and the surface freight for Peterson and our geographically equipment for final deployment, the former Transportation and Supply element of Traffic Management are separated units, all coordinated and 21 LRS team -- including their numer- squadrons and the old Logistics Plans available 24/7/365 to do their part to maintained by the experts of the ous READY augmentees -- makes flight, the 330 military, civilian and make space superiority a reality. Installation Readiness Flight. mobility happen.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Action Lines NOTABLE NUMBERS Submitting Action Lines The Action Line is a direct link The following base agencies listed below can be contacted locally to resolve issues: to the 21st Space Wing commander. It should be used when other avenues n Fire Department (Emergency) 911 n Military/Civilian/Travel Pay 556-4770 have failed. Concerns should be n Base Operator 556-7321 n Military Equal Opportunity 556-7693 addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and elevated n Action Line 556-7777 n Nurse Advice (888) 887-4111 as necessary. If satisfactory results have not n Base Exchange 596-7270 n Optometry 556-1065 been attained by addressing the chain n Chaplain 556-4442 n Air Force OSI 556-4022 of command, call the Action Line at 556-7777 or fax 556-7848. n Civil Engineers 556-4030 n Public Affairs 556-5185 Though not required, Action Line users should leave point-of-contact n Commissary 556-7765 n Safety Office 556-8001 information when submitting an Action Line. This will allow those n Dental Clinic 556-1333 n Security Forces 556-4000 who are addressing the concern to n Fraud, Waste and Abuse 556-2100 n Services 556-4882 clarify the information and respond, if necessary. Not all responses are print- n Housing Maintenance 556-4455 n Transportation 556-4307 ed; however, if information allows, a response will be rendered in another n Inspector General complaints 556-6309 n TriCare 264-5000 format.

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Danish PM visits Thule AB THULE AIR BASE, GREENLAND – Perry Mason, 12th Space Warning Squadron, briefs Danish Prime Minister Andres Rasmussen on the capa- bility of the Phased Array Radar System located at the 12th SWS, Thule Air Base, Greenland. The Danish Prime Minister visited Thule Air Base for the first time since taking office in 2001. Prime Minister Rasmussen spoke with American, Danish and Greenlandic people at Thule who are staffing key assignments that keep the base at the front of the Air Force Space Command mission. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark as a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Doulin

A great day to get out of the office and buy a friend lunch!! 11:30 a.m. May 19 at Eagle Park To-go orders $8 for the meal or $10 for the roast are available Meal includes: Tri-tip Steak, Lonnie Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread and Soda Proceeds support the Peterson Air Force Base Airshow, Guardian Challenge teams and the Honor Guard. For tickets, contact your First Sergeant or Senior Master Sgt. Linwood Murphy at 556-7000 or Master Sgt. Kevin Wagner at 556-6529. Ticket sales end May 15 SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, May 4, 2006 AFSPC celebrates 10 years of experimental satellite By Capt. Joe Macri on it; the primary sensor builder at the Massachusetts ic gases, studies of the chemistry and physics over the Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory; and the poles, gathering data on space contamination and Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory. debris, and looking at galaxy phenomena such as the Air Force Space Command celebrated the 10th “Air Force Space Command is able to provide a Hale-Bopp comet and quasars. anniversary of the Midcourse Space Experiment satel- direct benefit to the warfighter through the MSX sys- “Under the guidance of Air Force Space lite April 24 at affiliated locations around the nation. tem and this is a testament to the amazing team that Command, the MSX team has continued to keep the The satellite was originally a Ballistic Missile conceived, designed, built and operates this amazing satellite operations a vital part of the command’s Defense Organization (now the Missile Defense spacecraft,” said Col. Joe Squatrito, AFSPC space space situational awareness mission, while also sig- Agency) experiment with a design life of four years. superiority division chief. nificantly contributing to the advancement of sci- Command leadership realized the potential of the The MSX is the only satellite that can “see ence,” said retired Brig. Gen. Duane Deal, director of space surveillance capabilities inherent with the space from space,” enabling the command to track National Security Space Programs at the Applied Space Based Visible sensor and assumed ownership and catalog objects in space to provide U.S. Strategic Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University. “Few from BMDO on Oct. 2, 2000. Command with increased space situation awareness. teams and satellites can proudly point to making crit- The organizations that participated in the cele- The satellite has tracked more than 4,800 objects ical contributions to meet both national security and bration were those engaged in the delivery and oper- since its initial launch. scientific needs.” ation of the satellite and include: AFSPC; the MDA; In addition to its use by AFSPC, MSX has also The exact lifespan of MSX remains unknown, the Applied Physics Lab at Johns Hopkins University, contributed to multiple scientific research efforts to but all involved in the project express a desire to see who built the spacecraft and some of the instruments include experiments on global change of atmospher- it continue operations for many years to come. Local group honors command’s admin As the secretary to the commander of Air Force Space “Any commander’s job is demanding, requiring diffi- Command, Angie Guerrero stands tall among her peers. On cult decisions,” said Mrs. Guerrero. “Every-thing General April 26, she stood even taller as she was named local Lord did was just seamless – he made it easy for me and Administrative Professional of the Year at the annual recog- gave me so many important opportunities. I am forever nition luncheon of the Pikes Peak chapter of the Association grateful.” of Administrative Professionals, where she serves as mem- “It’s an honor that’s well deserved,” said Tom Cullen, a bership chair. former coworker, “based upon her outstanding dedication to Nominated by retired General Lance Lord, former both the people she works with and the nearly 40,000 peo- AFSPC commander, for her outstanding support, Ms. ple of Air Force Space Command.” Guerrero was visibly surprised and pleased as they read her Ms. Guerrero has served as the four star’s secretary citation. since January 2005 and has served the government for 18 “Being a commander’s secretary is challenging,” said years. Ms. Guerrero after the event. “I love it.” (Courtesy of Air Force Space Command) Angie Guerrero SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 5 www.peterson.af.mil New national security personnel system now in effect By Steven Donald Smith been in place for 50 years, was not receive an increase equivalent to the People are our American Forces Press Service capable of keeping pace with the general pay and locality increase re- department’s needs. ceived by general-schedule employees most valuable resource, WASHINGTON – Deputy De- “As our military forces are reori- in Jan. 2007, according DOD officials. and today we are improv- fense Secretary Gordon England signed ented to better address a changing land- Secretary England said he under- ing the ability of the a directive to implement the new scape, the civilian workforce too needs stood if some civilian employees had a “ department’s people to National Security Personnel System to become more agile, adaptable and little anxiety about the conversion, but during a ceremony here April 28. fully integrated with the efforts of our he stressed that supervisors have been be successful. “Today is a milestone event,” military forces,” he said. given a lot of training to help make Secretary England said during the Employees will be converted to sure people are comfortable with the – Gordon England, Pentagon ceremony. “After two and a pay bands that replace the general new system. Deputy Defense Secretary half years of very hard work, the schedule and will be given new results- “This is not a fire-and-forget Department of Defense is initiating the focused performance plans that are effort,” he said. uncertain than at any time in ”the past, human resources phase of the National clearly linked to their organization’s Classroom and Web-based train- Secretary England said, and to meet Security Personnel System.” mission and strategic goals, defense ing covering the basics of NSPS, with today’s challenges the Department of About 11,000 Defense Depart- officials said. special emphasis on performance man- Defense needs the right people in the ment civilian employees from 12 DOD The performance appraisal cycle agement, has been in high gear for right places, working in the right ways. organizations will be part of the initial for Spiral 1.1 employees began April employees over the last several months, “People are our most valuable Spiral 1.1 phase-in process of the new 30 and ends Oct. 31. These employees according to a DOD press release. resource, and today we are improving system. will receive their first performance pay This is a critical time for the the ability of the department’s people to Secretary England said the old increases in January. In addition, em- United States because the current secu- be successful,” he said. civilian personnel system, which has ployees performing satisfactorily will rity context is much more varied and (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, May 4, 2006

Community College of the Air Force honors graduates Several Team Pete members earned their Munitions Systems Technology Health Sciences; Staff Sgt. Joshua Berger, Community College of the Air Force degrees in From the 721st Communications Squadron, Mechanical and Electrical Technology; Staff Sgt. October and April. CMAFS: Jared Files, Allied Health Sciences; Staff Sgt. Peterson Complex students earned a total of Tech. Sgt. David Cameron, Information Shannon Pontzius, Health Care Management; Staff 207 CCAF degrees, with 19 graduates earning two Systems Technology; Master Sgt. James Freier, Sgt. Thomas Rayniak Jr., Allied Health Sciences degrees, and one earning three degrees. Information Systems Technology; Tech. Sgt. Steven From the 21st Medical Support Squadron: Each graduate is awarded an Associate of Hayden, Information Systems Technology; Master Senior Airman Sonja Earle, Medical Applied Science degree from the CCAF. To earn this Sgt. Susan Kittel, Information Systems Technology; Laboratory Technology; Staff Sgt. Joy Lowe, degree, graduates must complete a program of study Tech. Sgt. Laura Lakatos, Human Resource Medical Laboratory Technology; Staff Sgt. Chad that includes technical education; leadership, man- Management; Staff Sgt. Thomas Milliorn, Redder, Logistics agement, and military studies; program electives; Information Systems Technology; Tech. Sgt. Ahmad From the 21st Aerospace Medical Squadron and general education. The degree programs are Shy, Information Management Tech. Sgt. Jeriann Allen, Public Health designed to provide graduates with knowledge, From the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Technology; Staff Sgt. Cari Ellis, Bioenvironmental skills, and theoretical background for enhanced per- Center: Engineering Technology; Staff Sgt. John Sherman, formance as technicians and non-commissioned Staff Sgt. Stephanie Marez, Air and Space Aviation Maintenance; Staff Sgt. John Sherman, officers. Diplomas can be picked up at the Operations Technology; Master Sgt. David Shaffer, Aerospace Physiology Instructor; Senior Airman Education Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays Information Systems Technology; Staff Sgt. Mindy Dana Skillman, Allied Health through Fridays. Velchek, Instructor of Technology and Military From the 21st Dental Squadron: The CCAF graduation ceremony is at 2 p.m. Science; Staff Sgt. Andrea Perales, Air and Space Master Sgt. Michael Cumbie, Dental June 9 at the Enlisted Club. Pitsenbarger Operations Technology; Laboratory Technology; Staff Sgt. Janet Gouveia, Scholarships will be awarded during the ceremony. From the 721st SFS: Dental Assisting; Senior Airman Megan Lippert, The deadline for CCAF graduates to apply for Staff Sgt. Ryan Marquardt, Criminal Justice; Dental Laboratory Technology; Master Sgt. Olen Pitsenbarger Scholarships is Wednesday. For more From the Air Force Operational Test and Moore, Dental Laboratory Technology information, call the Education Office at 556-4064. Evaluation Center: From the 21st Mission Support Squadron: (Courtesy of the Education Office) Master Sgt. Christopher Jacobs, Air and Tech. Sgt. Leslie Jackson, Human Resource Space Operations Technology; Tech. Sgt. Michael Management The graduates are: Najar, Electronic Systems Technology From the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron: From the 1st Space Control Squadron, From the 21st Contracting Squadron: Staff Sgt. Ana Bryson, Transportation; Staff Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo.: Senior Airman Kira Matevie, Information Sgt. David Woodcock, Transportation; Staff Sgt. Christopher Ballenger, Air and System Technology; Staff Sgt. Anthony Saporito, From the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron: Space Operations Technology; Master Sgt. Contracts Management and Criminal Justice; Tech. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Burroughs, Ecological Roderick Holland, Air and Space Operations Sgt. Melaine Wilson, Contracts Management Controls; Staff Sgt. Mesa Anderson, Explosive Technology Staff Sgt. Amanda Pimentel, Pharmacy Ordnance Disposal From the 17th Test Squadron, CMAFS: Technology From the 21st Security Forces Squadron: Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Drake, Safety, Electronic From the 21st Medical Operations Staff Sgt. Jason Adams, Criminal Justice; Systems Technology and Information Systems Squadron: Master Sgt. Kelly Duncan, Personnel Technology; Tech. Sgt. Carroll Ellis, Electronic Senior Airman Hilda Agyemang, Health Administration; Staff Sgt. Landon Elledge, Criminal Systems Technology; Tech. Sgt. Rolan Jones, Allied Sciences; Staff Sgt. Brian Baker, Allied See Graduates, Page 20 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 7 www.peterson.af.mil SPACEOBSERVER 8 Thursday, May 4, 2006

Congratulatiuons to the following and Karen Baynard, 21st MDOS. Air Force Space Command Headquar- There was a three way tie for sec- ters Fire and Emergency Services 2005 ond place. Award winners: Bobby’s Babes team members Heroism Award – (Team nomina- are: Staff Sgt. Tamera Schmit, 21st tion) David Arcilla, Brandon Ellson, MDOS; Airman Robert Gonzales Jr. , Auto Hobby Shop called the 21st SFS Marshall Munger, Staff Sgt. Essam 21st MDOS; Maj. Tracy Russell, 21st Minor accident catches Cordova, Staff Sgt. David Nice and MDOS; Jill Roccaro, 21st MDOS, and and complained his vehicle had been wanted man broken into. The stereo and amplifiers Staff Sgt. Michael Yoder all from the Victoria Updegrove, 21st MDOS The driver of a passenger bus 721st Civil Engineer Squadron. Incliners team members are: were missing from the vehicle. drove too close to a temporary fence In a separate incident, a woman Fire Prevention Program of the Craig Highsmith, Air Force Space near the outbound lane of the North went to the Peterson used car resale lot Year – 21st Civil Engineer Squadron. Command; Craig Miller, AFSPC; Gate and hit it, leaving a 6-inch scratch and noticed the back window of her Maj. Dan Derby, AFSPC; Jack on the front bumper of the bus. A secu- soft top Jeep had been unzipped and Congratulations to the winning Janney, AFSPC; Jean Krance, rity forces member issued the driver an the stereo was missing. She reported teams of the 2006 Crews into Shape AFSPC; Jim Harper, AFSPC; John accident report but declined to issue a the theft to security forces. Challenge. The teams were challenged Moreau, AFSPC; Kristi Heikkila, citation. In a third incident, a woman to eat five or more fruits and vegeta- 21st Contracting Squadron; Mary When security forces members noticed her vehicle had received a ten- bles, drink 64 ounces of water and exer- Watkins, 21st CONS; Mike Smith, ran the driver’s name through the nis ball-sized dent and three scratches cise 30 minutes per day during March. 21st Security Forces Squadron, and Colorado Crime Information Center as on her driver’s side door while it was The top scoring team was Paul Bailey, AFSPC. a standard procedure, it was discovered parked at Building 122, the Base Untouchables. The Untouchables team Space Cadets team members are: the driver had warrants for failure to Operations building. members were: Capt. Christa Jordan, Maj. Michael Sweetland, AFSPC; appear and contempt of court in Denver. 21st Medical Operations Squadron; Capt. Mark Braun, AFSPC; Master Security forces members were ordered Minor accident leaves Maj. Michael Stevens, 21st MDOS; Sgt. Gloria Ivwurie, AFSPC; Staff to stop that driver if he returned to scratches Airman 1st Class Kristy Logan, 21st Sgt. Kenneth Tarver, AFSPC, and Peterson. Security forces also called the The driver of a truck made an MDOS; Carmen Fisher, 21st MDOS, Becki Maitland, AFSPC Colorado Springs Police Department improper right hand turn into a sport and advised them of the situation. utility vehicle causing a 3-inch scratch Enlisted Against Drunk Driving Later that day the driver returned on the driver’s side front bumper to Peterson and was detained by 21st on his truck and a 3-inch scratch on Protecting you and your family members by providing a safe Security Forces Squadron members the other car’s passenger side rear alternative to drinking and driving. until the CSPD could arrive on scene bumper and a scratch on the right rear and take the driver into custody. quarter panel. A security forces mem- Please call us! ber issued the driver of the truck a Private property stolen, Friday through Saturday 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. citation for an improper right turn Phone: 719-556-6384 or 55 NO DUI damaged resulting in an accident and took digi- The owner of a Jeep parked at the tal photos of the damage. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 9 www.peterson.af.mil SPACE OBSERVER 10 Thursday, May 4, 2006

Soccer field closes Sgt. Kristin Clark at 556-9226 or e-mail Kristin.clark teams of volunteers to participate in the cow-milking The soccer field behind the Fitness and Sports @peterson.af.mil. portion of the event. The teams consist of four peo- Center is closed for two months starting Monday. Walk-ins welcome at blood drive ple who will compete on their designated night. Air During this time, no one, including military units will Force Space Command night is July 15. The winning A blood drive is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon teams from each night will compete July 16 for a be allowed to use the field. The field is being pre- Friday in the Building 1 auditorium. Walk-ins are also pared for the upcoming sports and field day and foot- traveling trophy, belt buckle for each member and a welcome. For information or to make an appoint- $1,000 donation to the charity of the team’s choice. ball season. The soccer field is expected to reopen ment, call Tech. Sgt. April Simpson at 554-5739. July 10. For information, call Mike Coats at 556-7708 The teams can be made up of active duty, contrac- or Ben Beck at 556-8069. T-Birds offer re-enlistment opportunity tors, civil service or a mixture. For information, con- Base announces Parade Field closure All Colorado enlisted Air Force members can tact Master Sgt. William Spencer at 556-7180 or e- mail [email protected] or call Master The Parade Field, located on the north side of re-enlist or renew their oath of enlistment with the Air Force Thunderbirds at 7 p.m. May 27 on the Peterson Sgt. Michael Cumbie at 556-1606 or e-mail michael. the R.P. Lee Youth Center, is closed to all activity [email protected]. until July 8. For information, call 556-7220. flightline. All members eligible to re-enlist at that time or those wishing to simply renew their enlist- Operation Air Force needs volunteers Committee needs volunteers ment oath can participate. A limited number of fami- The Operation Air Force program takes U.S. Air The Military Spouse Appreciation Day ly and friends may attend. Uniform is service dress, Force Academy and Air Force Reserve Officer Committee seeks volunteers to assist with their and members re-enlisting must bring completed Training Corps cadets from all over the country and upcoming day of activities. The event will be held paperwork from the Military Personnel Flight with brings them to Air Force bases all over the world for from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Southeast them. For information or to sign up, call Master Sgt. a three week period during the summer. The program YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive. Volunteers are Kristin Clark at 556-9226 or e-mail kristin.clark@ needs active duty members from all career fields and needed to assist with child care, serving food, cleaning peterson.af.mil. ranks for the cadets to shadow. At least 30 volunteers, up and at the registration table. For more information Base plans Spring Yard Sale primarily NCOs, are needed for each of the three or to register, call Ronalyn Akcadogan at 556-9266. periods planned. For information or to volunteer, call The Spring Yard Sale is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1st Lt. Margaret Zielinko at 6-7337 or e-mail mar- Arthritis walk seeks participants June 3. All housing residents are encouraged to par- [email protected] or Capt. Jerade Tipton The Second Annual Colorado Springs Arthritis ticipate by holding their sales in their yard. No com- at 6-4610 or e-mail [email protected]. Walk is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Security Service Field. mercial sales are allowed during this time. This yard Participants who raise $100 or more will receive an sale is for base residents and individuals authorized Asian Pacific America Heritage official Arthritis Walk T-shirt. Free tickets for the Sky access to Peterson. There is no requirement for city or Sox at 1:05 p.m. game are available to all registered Month plans activities state tax licenses. For information, call Johnna There are a variety of activities planned in cele- participants. Register online at www.cosarthri- Phillips at 556-4332. tiswalk.kintera.org. For information, call Sarah bration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Yount at 520-5711 or Robin Koken at 277-7087. City-wide exercise needs volunteers Friday – APAH Dinner for Deployed Spouses The office of emergency management is look- from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the base chapel. For information, Course available for Peterson NCOs ing for volunteers for the next city-wide exercise call Senior Master Sgt. Susan Lasiter at 556-4220. NCO Professional Enhancement Course is for scheduled for June. Controllers, evaluators and role Wednesday – Aragon Dining Facility will serve staff sergeants and technical sergeants who have not players are needed for this exercise. For information, an APAH lunch menu. attended a formal professional military education call Vic Duckarmenn at 556-6489. May 11 – Children can learn origami and lei class in more than three years. The purpose of the making at 3:30 p.m. at the R.P. Lee Youth Center. course is to expose each NCO to several subjects to Rodeo solicits for cow-milking teams May 12 – Volleyball tourney at the base gym. For further develop skills gained through formal classes The 66th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is information, call Maj. Dominic Saymo at 554-3448. and daily experiences. For information, call Master July 12 through 16. The rodeo board is looking for May 17 – There is a cooking demonstration

Armed Forces Week Free concert performed by The Academy Band 7 p.m. May 16 at the Pikes Peak Center Tickets are now available through Ticketswest

Armed Forces Award Luncheon Honoring our forces and families Noon May 18 at the Broadmoor International Center Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Public cost: $55 $30 active duty, reserve component, Dod civilians and public officials Attire: Service dress, Class A, or business attire

Reservations must be made by May 12 Online: www.coloradospringschamber.org or by phone: 575-4390 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 11 www.peterson.af.mil SPACE OBSERVER 12 Thursday, May 4, 2006 SECAF discusses current, future personnel issues By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle Michael Wynne, secretary of the Air emphasis on training and resources for Force to become a more lethal and Air Force Print News Force. “And a realization by our senior equipment to include maintenance and agile force, he said. leadership that we cannot move for- spares,” he said. “We have an obliga- “These Airmen didn't come to the WASHINGTON – Ensuring the ward with our aging equipment with tion to be the best Air Force in the Air Force to add expense, they came to Air Force operates fiscally is akin to our increasing costs of operation and world and that requires the best equip- make themselves more valuable and the anyone budgeting and paying for engagement of our aircraft.” ment and people to do the job.” Air Force more valuable,” Mr. Wynne household and living expenses. The The Air Force is operating more Acquisition, investment, and said. “We treasure every one of them, costs involved must be balanced and efficiently as it relies more and operation and maintenance areas are and as we go forward we want to retain paid in order to maintain a certain more on reachback, innovations in the top priorities for funds allocation. highly qualified people to manage this lifestyle. technology and Air Force Smart By focusing on these areas, the Air better Air Force we are designing.” For the Air Force, some of the Operations 21. That efficiency, result- Force increases its equipment reliabili- The mission of the Air Force has business costs reside in the targeted ing in fewer Airmen needed to do the ty rates and reduces maintenance. dictated and always will dictate the reduction of 40,000 full-time equiva- work, helps ease the service's finan- “This is all about the resources direction the Air Force takes when it lent positions over the next five years to cial responsibility. this frees up and not about any individ- comes to equipment and personnel. meet future budget constraints. There are many costs associated uals, whom we value very highly,” Mr. “Our senior leaders and unit lead- The secretary of the Air Force with the continuously expeditionary Wynne said. “We see that we have ers must look at these cuts and ensure recently talked about how the Air Force nature of the Air Force. Just like a higher reliability and consolidated we can accomplish the mission,” he intends to meet those force reductions household budget, the big-ticket items equipment so we will not need as many said. “We need to ensure we retain the and the impact on Airmen. like rent or a mortgage must be budget- people as we do today.” right caliber and quantity (of Airmen) “This (reduction) is really about a ed first. The cuts become a matter of busi- to make the mission happen today, turning point in our Air Force,” said “We need to continue to put an ness and fiscal sense leading the Air tomorrow and forever.”

Do you have an interesting or important job? Everyone on Peterson Air Force Base has a unique mission. The Space Observer staff would like to feature a variety of Team Pete workcenters in the “A Day in the Life” series. The series offers an opportunity for people to share their unique contributions to Team Pete. To nominate a workplace, call 556-4351 or e-mail the Space Observer at [email protected]. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 13 www.peterson.af.mil SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, May 4, 2006 SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 15 www.peterson.af.mil Education key to Air Force future Get your degree By Master Sgt. Mitch Gettle very personal decision, the secretary said. Air Force Print News “I don’t want to stretch our personnel to There are several opportunities for Peterson Airmen to exhaustion, but we want to foster our Airmen pursue higher education. The following are just a few. For WASHINGTON (AFPN) – The Air to quest after personal and professional educa- more information on education opportunities, call the Force is the most technologically advanced and tion in any ways or means they can,” Secretary Education Center at 556-4064. capable air force in the world, in part due to the Wynne said. Colorado State University – Pueblo: In a joint letter released from professional and personal education Registration for the summer term beginning the week Secretary Wynne and Gen. T. Airmen obtain, the secretary of of May 15 has begun. CSU-Pueblo offers online, noncredit, the Air Force said recently. Michael Moseley, Air certificate courses. Courses offered include: project man- “We need our peo- Force chief of staff, ple to be highly quali- they stated that pro- agement, graphic design, webmaster, network security, med- fied and we set that motion boards will ical transcription and administrative medical specialist. standard from the once again con- Tuition assistance is available for many of these courses. For first line of acces- sider officers’ information, call John Hill at 574-3312 or visit www.coned. sion, and we retain educational colostate-pueblo.edu. that standard progress as they Webster University: throughout a per- advance in rank. Webster University is continuing enrolling for the sum- son’s career,” said “Once a mer term from May 29 to July 28 Returning students may Michael Wynne, sec- degree is retary of the Air Force. achieved, you can enroll online, fax, phone or in person for both terms. “We actively encourage (do an Internet Students must forward a printable copy of their tuition assis- this development and we search on) almost any- tance forms, AF Form 1227 to either Webster University want our Airmen to think of one’s background to see office for billing before the start of the summer term. The themselves on a quest for personal (he or she) earned a degree, deadline for students to forward a copy of the TA form is and professional development.” and we find that we are trying to withhold May 26. Enrollment has also begun for the first fall term, The Air Force relies on many internal information from that most vital element — held from Aug. 14 to Oct. 13, and for the second fall term, professional development courses for enlisted the promotion board,” Secretary Wynne said. scheduled from Oct. 16 to Dec. 15. For information, call and officer education and training, but also The change in policy will not take effect 574-7562. seeks interaction and support from educational until fiscal 2008. institutions in the United States. “I did not want to dispose of the policy Pikes Peak Community College: “We sit in the cradle of education of masking degrees right away,” he said. Pikes Peak Community College is currently registering throughout America; we revel in the fact that “Because we have some people who felt for the summer term. Summer term on Peterson begins May our educational opportunities are the best in they may have been disadvantaged because 30 and ends July 22. The summer class schedule is present- the world,” he said. “We need to take advan- they didn’t get the opportunity to show they ly available online at www.ppcc.edu. For information, call tage of that and leverage the investment made had a degree, we are giving this time to all Ronald Shields at 574-1169. by our senior educators across America. individuals who may not have had the opportu- Colorado Christian University: “We can do this by making sure our per- nity to get a degree,” he said. “Interestingly sonal and professional education dovetail into enough, for (our enlisted, masking degrees) has Colorado Christian University offers a variety of accessible degrees,” he said. never been the case. All enlisted promotion academic programs to help Airmen accomplish their educa- The secretary said he has asked Air selection boards have seen, in succession, the tional goals. New classes begin every five, seven or eight University leaders at , educational success of those individuals up for weeks and can be taken online or in the classroom. For Ala., to come up with partnerships to ensure promotion. information, call Tom Boven, Enrollment Counselor at Airmen can receive transferable credit to civil- “Our future relies on educated Airmen, CCU’s Southern Colorado Center in Colorado Springs, at ian institutions for all courses offered by AU. whether they are active duty, Reserve or 528-5080. The pursuit of or earning a degree is a Guard,” Secretary Wynne said.

My date with a 4,000-pound Buick Riding in style: Local group promotes safety By Tech. Sgt. John Delobel of the cross street so traffic could Space and Missile Systems Center turn left in front of me unobstructed The Front Range Riders Club rides as a group with other members of – as required by law and common the Peterson Complex every month. Even interested people with little experience are welcome to join the group. Among motorcyclists you might driving courtesy. hear a common cliché thrown around. As soon as I stopped, I checked The purpose of the FRRC is to n Improve rider skills through There are two kinds of riders: those my mirror and saw the business end establish and maintain a spirit of mentorship for new riders and who have crashed and those who are of a Buick closing in at a high rate of comraderie and esprit de corps continuing education for all going to crash. speed. The driver wasn’t looking to enhance the prestige of all riders I am one of the former. I decid- where he was going – toward me! n Promote the positive status of ed to share the tale of my accident in Instead, he was looking out his dri- motorcycle riders, encourage on- the hopes that motorcycle riders will ver’s window at about a 10 o’clock going rider education, skills motorcycle riders in the Air Force take note of what I did and could’ve angle. His hand was in the air block- development and reduce the n Promote and support safety n Promote social gatherings done to avoid a more serious acci- ing the sun. potential of motor-cycle mishaps In that split second I managed upon the base as well as with the dent; and that automobile drivers will as well as the following: try a little harder not to run us motor- to creep up a few feet and brace for local community n Provide each member with the cyclists over! impact. n Plan for and promote the use In October 2005, I was riding Milliseconds later, I heard collective knowledge, experience of designated driver and other into work via Constitution Avenue. I screeching tires. Then his 4,000- and influence of the FRRC posi- effective DWI/DUI prevention pro- was riding in the right lane, pound Buick gave my 400-pound tively affecting motorcycling on grams approaching the traffic light at sport bike a nice little kiss. and off the installation For information, call 556-4871. Constitution and Highway 24. My Thankfully, he was able to slow down speed was about 40 mph. There was quite a bit. plenty of room in front and behind I kept the bike upright and did- can take something away from my bike in gear is a good idea so that if me. I was riding in the left third of n’t get bucked off, or worse, dragged experience. you need to move out quickly, you my lane, as usual, allowing me to see under the Buick. For the motorcyclist: I stayed in can. Checking your rearview mirrors around traffic and keeping me direct- Physically, I escaped with just a the left third of my lane. This kept me as you’re preparing to stop gives you ly in the line-of-sight of the driver twisted ankle. My bike had about off of the oil slick that collects in the time to anticipate potential problems. behind me – usually. $400 in damage and his bumper and middle, and I think, made me more By checking my six, I saw a Buick The intersection at Constitution hood probably about the same. visible to the driver behind me. It’s speeding toward me and I was able to and Highway 24 was a little messy. That was the long and short of not a bad idea to choose the best lane let out my clutch to creep forward a Traffic in my lane was backed up to my accident. Now I’d like to examine position for your particular circum- few feet before impact. That few feet, the cross street about 100 yards our actions in hopes that the motor- stances, though. After I stopped, I I believe, saved me from ending up on before the main light. I stopped short cycle riders and automobile drivers kept my bike in gear. Keeping your See Safety, Page 16 SPACE OBSERVER 16 Thursday, May 4, 2006 Virtual villains ruin accounts, credit ratings By Tech. Sgt. Russell Wicke and her husband the week after he deployed. The notice, Maj. David Honchul 10 things to do with $10,000 allegedly from Chase Bank, stated his credit card was Public Affairs You can buy a lot of “stuff with $10,000, being used out of the area, and that if he didn’t veri- which is the minimum amount identity fy within 48 hours, the account would be closed. LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – thieves strive to claim off victims according Fortunately, the member called the bank and an offi- Crooks made off with an estimated $5 billion from to a Federal trade Commission survey. For cial advised her it wasn’t legitimate. individuals whose identities were stolen last year. this amount of money you can buy: “Chase advised they would call if there was a In what is becoming America’s fastest growing problem with the account,” the member said. “That’s type of robbery, identity theft involves a shrewd cha - n One brand new, completely unloaded consistent with an experience I once had with anoth- rade instead of a hold-up at gun point, and military Hyundai Accent er card; the company called my home to check on the members increasingly are becoming the targets of out-of-country use of the card.” these threats. nTwo tickets to the Superbowl in seats so While firewalls and spam blockers can catch close to the action you can see players’ “Phishing e-mails are a tremendous threat,” said many of these scams before they hit inboxes, there sweat Brig. Gen. John Maluda, director of communications are those that manage to slip through the cracks. at Headquarters Air Combat Command. “The bottom One other concern for command officials is nThree diamond rings from Tiffany and Web sites that look like legitimate government sites, line is anyone with a computer and Internet access can Co. create loads of trouble for our unsuspecting Airmen.” but are not affiliated with the military or govern- ment. These sites are intended to trick people into An example streaming across the cyber world is n 400 DVDs and a top-of-the-line player to passing personal information. The Federal Trade a variation of what has been dubbed the “Nigerian watch them Scam.” Commission warns that once people divulge their personal information on these bogus sites, the scam The scam begins when an individual sends an e- n Five years of household utilities (elec- mail explaining how he or she has come into posses- tricity, natural gas, etc.) as well as mobile operators can steal identities and make purchases in sion of an incredible sum of money and now needs phone and Internet service the person’s name. help getting the money out of his or her country. When Web sites claim to represent military or In some cases, the individual claims to be a mil- n Six custom-made Armani suits with government agencies, ACC officials recommend members look closely at the Web addresses, particu- itary member serving in Iraq, who has come into shirt, belt, accouterments and socks larly those ending in “.org” or “.com.” Virtually all possession of $200 million of Saddam Hussein’s official government Web sites end in “.gov,” or in the money. n 7,000 cheeseburgers and a week in the spa to work off the calories case of military sites, “.mil.” When the instigators find people who are will- Even with commercial companies, members ing to open bank accounts with their own money, n Eight boxes of checks for a bank should take care, especially for unsolicited requests they lure the victims into putting more money into the account set up under a stolen name with for their personal information. Experts say the best accounts with promises of huge payouts when it’s all $9,900 left to spend as you wish thing to do with unsolicited offers and e-mails is to over. Once the perpetrator feels the situation has been delete or ignore them. However, if people do pushed to the limit, the money is drained from the n Nine pedigreed Labrador retriever pup- become victims of these crimes, there are agencies account, leaving the victim with an empty wallet. pies and 18 bags of dog food for them that can help. According to the Secret Service, the Advance Servicemembers can file complaints through Fee Fraud – the technical name for this type of crime n 10 to 20 years in prison if found guilty of Military Sentinel. This joint project of the Federal violating the Identity Theft and Assumption – grosses hundreds of millions of dollars annually Trade Commission and the Department of Defense is Deterrence act of 1998 after being investi- and the losses continue to escalate. The Internet the first online consumer complaint database specif- Crime Complaint Center received more than 231,000 gated by agencies such as the U.S. Secret Service, the FBI and the U.S. Postal ically tailored to the needs of the military communi- complaints in 2005 – up 12 percent from 2004. The ty. The project is designed to give military service cost of those frauds reached more than $183 million. Inspection Service and prosecuted by the Department of Justice. members in all parts of the world a convenient way to Another type of phishing scam seeks to steal an report fraud directly to law enforcement officials by individual’s identity. This usually comes in the form visiting www.consumer.gov/military. of a bank notice warning that critical information is mation like account numbers, social security num- To report cyber crimes or internet fraud, the needed to secure an account. bers or PINs. Banks already have this information. Federal Bureau of Investigation and the National An example of this is the fraudulent e-mail sent She also added that the Bank of America e-mail White Collar Crime Center established the Internet out with the name Bank of America. The notice asks scam, like many others, had tell-tale signs that it was- Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. for information a thief would need to wipe out a bank n’t a real notice, despite the use of what looked like To report suspected credit card fraud, contact account and a good credit rating. Because the govern- official company symbols and letterhead. the three major credit reporting bureaus: Equifax at ment travel cards are affiliated with Bank of America, “If you look closely, you can see it’s not profes- (800) 525-6285, Experian at (888) 397-3742 and officials in Air Combat Command are concerned for sionally done,” she said. TransUnion at (800) 680-7289. Airman cardholders. There are often grammar and punctuation To report fraudulent bank accounts set up in “This could be a particular threat to our errors, and if that’s not enough to raise a red flag, the your name, contact Telecheck at (800) 366-2425 or Airmen,” said Maj. Sandi Swanton, ACC Staff Judge dire warnings of “account closures” are a sure tip. the International Check Services Company at (800) Advocate chief of information law. “Banks don’t con- “If you think it’s something real, you should 526-5380. tact you by e-mail. They do it by mail, and even then, contact them,” Major Swanton said, “and not using Airmen can also go to the 21st Space Wing you are required to make initial contact by calling the information given in the e-mail. Use the phone Legal Office, at 556-4871, for consultation regarding after that.” number on the back of your credit card and call.” identity theft and consumer issues. Major Swanton added that even when banks do These notices can strike at any time, any where. (Courtesy of Air Combat Command News contact customers by mail, they do not request infor- One military member reported receiving a notice for Service)

Safety, from Page 15 perhaps paying that extra 10 percent more. I think he blindly assumed I’d for a “better” accident. No serious of his attention toward driving do what half of the drivers in this city injuries and less than $1,000 in total his hood, or worse, under his bumper. would’ve made a difference. do: stop in the middle of the cross- damages. Am I mad at the guy that What I would have done differently if Second, his reason for smacking street intersection and block traffic. hit me? No, but I can’t help wonder I could relive that exact moment? I into me was the sun was in his eyes. Putting that kind of blind faith in “what if?” would have shot out of my lane com- Sunglasses, a cleaner windshield, or someone making an illegal and stupid What if I didn’t creep up that pletely and let him hit the car in front putting his sun visor down could have driving decision when a life is at extra few feet? Would I be typing of me. Keep in mind that this action given him that little bit of visibility to stake is just irresponsible. this from a wheelchair or cast? could have been more dangerous had see what was going on in front of his When you are unsure of any- Would I have been able to snowboard there been more traffic. As it was, it car. Remember, you have to look for thing on the road – driving condi- all winter and ride this summer? would’ve saved me altogether. a motorcycle to see a motorcycle. tions, visibility, hazards – please err Probably so, but was getting For the automobile drivers: Third and final, err on the side on the side of safety. Give a fellow to work so urgent or my presence on Well, first and foremost, he should of saving lives, not risking them. driver, especially an unprotected the road so inconsequential that you have been paying closer attention to Regardless of the driver’s visibility, “organ donor,” that little bit of extra would put those answers in fate’s the road and traffic. When following surely he knew I was there. I was in room in front of or next to you. hands? Until next time, drive and a vulnerable motorcyclist on the road, front of him for at least a half mile or In the end, I couldn’t have asked ride safe! SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 17 www.peterson.af.mil GEODSS – supporting the GWOT from Space By Master Sgt. Scott King They are focused on performing 40th AEG Public Affairs their role for the safety and security of the United States. Roughly 15,000 miles above the “Space is the ultimate high earth’s surface, a communications ground giving us the ability to commu- satellite provides vital information to nicate over long distances and deter- all branches of the U.S. military. mining exact locations through the It joins more than 9,000 other Global Positioning Satellite System,” items in space that are tracked by the said Maj. Jay Fulmer, Det. 2 GEODSS Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep commander. “Many of our servicemen Space Surveillance System. and women serving on the front lines Currently, there are three opera- use technology that is greatly enhanced tional GEODSS sites that report direct- through the use of space. Det. 2, which is a part of a global space surveillance ly to the 21st Operations Group, 21st network, ensures the U.S. and our allies Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, the ability to operate unencumbered in Colo. They are Detachment 1 at Courtesy photo the medium of space, allowing our Socorro, N.M.; Detachment 2 at Diego There are three operational Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System sites that report directly to the 21st Operations Group. troops direct access to space derived Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory; force enhancements.” and Detachment 3 at Maui, Hawaii. Each site is responsible for tracking thousands of known man-made deep space objects in orbit around the Earth at an altitude of 10,000 to 45,000 km. Thinking “big” is what these guys Each site is responsible for tracking do. need to ensure those assets are available these telescopes that can be used in con- thousands of known man-made deep “As mankind continues to explore and are under no threat – we act as a junction with each other or separately. space objects in orbit around the Earth and exploit the realm of space there passive police force watching for natu- These telescopes are able to “see” at an altitude of 10,000 to 45,000 km. needs to be some accounting and under- These objects range from active pay- ral or artificial interference.” objects 10,000 times dimmer than the standing of the medium,” Mr. Bookout loads, such as satellites, to “space junk” GEODSS transmits its orbital human eye can detect. said. “Space is a new realm to the such as launch vehicle debris and debris data to U.S. Strategic Command’s Joint The Deep STARE system is able human experience. We’ve learned generated from satellite breakups. Space Operations Center, or JSpOC, to track multiple satellites in the field much during the last 50 years, but we “We watch the back of those exe- located within Cheyenne Mountain Air of view. As the satellites cross the sky, still have much more to learn. Space cuting the Global War on Terrorism,” Force Station in Colorado Springs, the telescopes take rapid electronic surveillance provides critical informa- said Bruce Bookout, GEODSS site Colo. The JSpOC is responsible for snapshots, showing up on the operator’s tion on the location of every man-made manager, Northrop Grumman Tech- maintaining a Satellite Catalog of every console as tiny streaks. Computers then object in space ensuring our space base nical Services. “As various on-orbit man-made object in Earth’s orbit. measure these streaks and use the data assets are protected from potential on- satellites perform their military, civilian GEODSS performs its mission to figure the current position of a satel- orbit collisions or from adversaries who or scientific functions, we monitor the using a one meter telescope that is lite in its orbit. Star images, which might try to take away our abilities to relative presence of every man-made equipped with a highly sensitive digital remain fixed, are used as a reference or operate in space. This guarantees the deep space object in earth orbit. Those camera technology, known as Deep calibration points for each of the three war fighter access to space derived tools that utilize space to fight the GWOT STARE. Each detachment has three of telescopes. they need to execute their mission. Los Angeles AFB dedicates new Schriever Space Complex By Peggy Hodge complex, while the Los Angeles-area Space and Missile Systems Center Public Affairs communities gained government land for development of townhomes. LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE The ceremony included speeches BASE, Calif. – The Space and Missile from General Hamel; Congresswoman Systems Center officially dedicated its Jane Harman, California 36th District; Schriever Space Complex here on Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, Air Force Space April 24. Command vice commander; and “Welcome to our new home,” said Nelson Gibbs, former assistant secre- Lt. Gen. Michael Hamel, SMC com- tary of the Air Force for installations, mander. “Today marks the beginning of facilities and the environment. a new chapter in the history of military “How we got here, the impor- space.” tance of this organization, the people Originally called SAMS – and this day goes back many years and Systems Acquisition Management and was molded by thousands of visionar- Support Complex – the project ies,” General Hamel said. involved trading government-owned “And today we christen our land in the South Bay city of Hawthorne new home the Schriever Space in exchange for construction of its new, Complex after one of these visionaries Photo by Teri Mathis The audience applauds as a banner is unfurled during the dedication of the seismically safe, secure and efficient and the ‘Father of Military Space,’ new Schriever Space Complex in El Segundo, Calif., on April 24. facility, General Hamel said. General Bernard Schriever,” General Its four buildings were built on Hamel said. “These buildings will for- world, he said. dream that has occurred here.” approximately 52 acres of government- ever carry on the spirit and the direc- “Space was instrumental in how “This complex and the work that it owned land in El Segundo, Calif., a tion, the vision, the dedication that we fought and won the Cold War and does are unique in the world, and they quarter-mile west of its previous home General Schriever started more than today, how our nation is fighting the are a big part of the effort to keep since 1954. As a result of this arrange- 50 years ago.” Global War on Terror,” General Hamel America free,” Congresswoman Harman ment, the Air Force gained a new office The capabilities that have been said. “As we look around our new said. complex at a fraction of the cost of developed here have fundamentally home, we see the future of space. And (Courtesy of Air Force Space independently contracting a new office changed the military, the nation and the I must tell you it is an extraordinary Command News Service) VisitVisit thethe SpaceSpace ObserverObserver onlineonline atat www.csmng.comwww.csmng.com SPACE OBSERVER 18 Thursday, May 4, 2006 Intramural sports offer competitive way to stay fit By Senior Airman Jessica Switzer Center by close of business Friday. 21st Space Wing Public Affairs “The sports representatives are a sort of link between me and the Some people run, others lift squadrons,” Mr. Coats said. “I let them weights, some go to aerobics classes. For know what’s coming up and they try to other people though, the preferred way set up a team.” to stay fit is through competitive sports. If a squadron isn’t fielding a team “Intramural sports are a good form for a particular sport, people interested of exercise and they are a big morale in playing can still participate, he said. booster for squadrons,” said Michael They just have to fill out a form the Coats, 21st Services Squadron intramu- Fitness Center has and have their com- ral sports director. “It’s a good chance to mander or first sergeant sign it. The get to know people in your squadron you player’s name will be entered into the might not work with directly.” player pool and they will be assigned to Even people who aren’t into a team. That way everyone who wants playing competitive sports can get in to can play. on the fun, by coming out to games Intramural sports leagues run for and supporting their squadron’s or roughly two months, Mr. Coats said. It friend’s team. all depends on the amount of interest “It’s a good way to put a little fun and the number of teams. into your work day,” he said. “Softball usually runs a little The Fitness Center is signing up longer because of rain delays and such,” teams for the upcoming softball season. he said. People interested participating can get in For information on the intramural Photo by Jeff Adcox Steve Durand, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, attempts to spike the ball past touch with their squadron sports repre- sports program, call the Fitness Center defenders from a Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station team April 27 at the sentatives. Teams are due to the Fitness at 556-4462. Fitness and Sports Center. The CMAFS team won the three-game set. H ealth O bservances for Peterson Air Force Base Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month Asthma: A disease of the lungs in Allergy: Diseases of the immune sys- which the airways become blocked or tem that cause an overreaction to sub- narrowed causing breathing difficulty. stances called "allergens."

Asthma affects over 20 million people Spring time is one of the worst periods in the United States. The two primary for allergy sufferers because pollens are

Photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Meyer symptoms include shortness of breath carried by the wind and cause flare ups The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard has performed and breathing trouble. for most nose, eye and lung allergies. on the 50-yard line for 60,000 fans at National For information: Football League games. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America – www.aafa.org Guard, from Page 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov Help Your Child Gain Control Over Asthma – Guard was one of the highlights of my career. I was www.epa.gov/asthma/pdfs/ll_asthma_brochure.pdf able to do more and go to more special events than I For information, call 556-6674 ever could have imagined,” said Chief Master Sgt. James Moody. “What a great time.” Representatives from the team will be available National Physical Fitness & Sports Month after the demonstration to talk about these and other 37 percent of adults report they are not physically active. Only 3 in 10 adults Honor Guard experiences. get the recommended amount of physical activity. Airmen first class through master sergeants are encouraged to attend and apply for this special-duty For information: assignment. The team can expedite the processing of President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports – www.fitness.gov an applicant’s special-duty application on site. To Physical Activity for Everyone – www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm obtain a U.S.A.F. Honor Guard application, contact Peterson HAWC – www.peterson.af.mil/HAWC Master Sgt. Kristin Clark, 21st Space Wing Career For information, call 556-6674 Assistance Advisor, at 556-9226.

The 21st Services Squadron offers some of the finest recreational opportunities and the greatest value in leisure activities.

The 21st Services Squadron Web site is a gateway to fun and an incredible array of quality services. www.21svs.com SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 19 www.peterson.af.mil SPACE OBSERVER 20 Thursday, May 4, 2006

Graduates, from Page 6 Sgt. Colin Loring, Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology and Audiovisual Production Services; Justice; Staff Sgt. Ryan Evans, Criminal Justice; Staff Sgt. David Lukas, Audiovisual Production Master Sgt. Kenneth Hardy, Criminal Justice; Staff Services; Staff Sgt. Kevin Lukehart, Information Sgt. Christopher Medina, Criminal Justice; Staff Systems Management; Tech. Sgt. Laurie Stroman, Sgt. Jimi Wang, Criminal Justice Information System Technology From the 21st Maintenance Group: From the Joint Personal Property Shipping Master Sgt. William Spencer III, Human Office: Resource Management Staff Sgt. Filiz Byman, Transportation; Tech. From the 21st Space Communications Sgt. Cole Harn, Transportation; Staff Sgt. Annie Squadron: Pierce, Transportation Staff Sgt. April Cooper, Electronic Systems From NORAD: Technology; Staff Sgt. Jerome Dyer, Electronic Master Sgt. Roy Sloan, Restaurant, Hotel and Systems Technology; Staff Sgt. Tommie Ellis, Fitness Management; Electronic Systems Technology; Staff Sgt. Gregory From the National Security Space Institute Fallecker, Electronic Systems Technology; Staff Colorado Springs, Colo.: Sgt. Derrick Wallace, Information Systems Justice and Information Systems Technology; Master Sgt. Dexter Devera, Airport Resource Holly Krejci, Air and Space Operations Technology Technology From the 21st Maintenance Operations Management; Master Sgt. Jeffrey Herchler, From the Peterson NCO Academy: Flight: Mechanical and Electrical Technology; Staff Sgt. Tech. Sgt. John Guidry, Instructor of Staff Sgt. Gregory Gouty II, Electronic Misty Jackson, Mechanical and Electrical Technology and Military Science; Tech. Sgt. Systems Technology; Master Sgt. Kevin Wagner, Technology; Master Sgt. Ronnie Leviner, Aviation Maintenance Technology Electronic Systems Technology; Senior Airman Matthew Halter, Instructor of Technology and From the 21st Operations Group: Jeremiah Mitchell, Information Systems Military Science; Master Sgt. John Haneline, Instructor of Technology and Military Science; Staff Sgt. Fred Barrett, Information Technology; Tech. Sgt. Kent Nolley, Air and Space Management Operations Technology and Aircraft Armament Master Sgt. Dale Harvey, Instructor of Technology From the 21st Operations Support Squadron Systems Technology; Master Sgt. Claude Paddock, and Military Science; Tech. Sgt. Lucinda Yslas, Tech. Sgt. Omar Columbus, Transportation Communications Applications Technology; Tech. Instructor of Technology and Military Science; and Communications Applications Technology; Sgt. Jennifer Pecqueur, Criminal Justice; From the Space and Missile Systems Center: Tech. Sgt. Justin Grady, Air and Space Operation Matthew Pizzo, Electronic Systems Technology, Senior Airman Aron Alexander, Computer Technology; Tech. Sgt. Garry Patterson, Weather Tech. Sgt. Ralph Plizga, Electronic Systems Science Technology; Staff Sgt. Justin Carrington, Technology; Staff Sgt. Amanda Plitz, Technology and Human Resource Management; Computer Science Technology; Staff Sgt. Lonnie Communications Application Technology Staff Sgt. Joseph Polonsky, Information Systems Martin, Electronic Systems Technology; Master From Air Force Space Command: Technology; Master Sgt. Kurt Schmidtman, Sgt. Larry Niemeier, Mechanical And Electrical Master Sgt. Don Agnew, Human Resource Airway Science; Tech. Sgt. Gregory Smith, Technology and Electronic Systems Technology; Management and Transportation; Master Sgt. Information Systems Technology; Tech. Sgt. Laurie Tech. Sgt. Curtis Peltier, Computer Science Ernest Austin, Information System Technology; Stroman, Communications Applications Technology; Master Sgt. Sherman Powell, Human Tech. Sgt. Daniel Bonner, Communications Technology; Master Sgt. Steven Tanksley, Air and Resource Management; Tech. Sgt. Jimmie Rushing, Applications Technology; Master Sgt. Carl Bowen, Space Operations Technology; Master Sgt. Jeffery Ecological Controls; Master Sgt. Terry Woodard, Logistics; Master Sgt. Darell Craighead, Criminal Thompson, Munitions Systems Technology; Tech. Computer Science SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 4, 2006 21 www.peterson.af.mil SPACE OBSERVER 22 Thursday, May 4, 2006

Friday, May 5 Sunday, May 7 Tuesday, May 9 Blood Drive 16th Annual Sky Sox Military Spouse 8 a.m. to noon Air Force Appreciation Day Appreciation Day in the Building 1 auditoruim 1 p.m. at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Armed Services YMCA For information, Security Service Field noteworthy call 554-5739. For infomation, call 556-9266 To submit information Tuesday, May 9 Sunday, May 14 Thursday, May 18 for the base calendar, e-mail [email protected] U.S. Air Force Honor Mother’s Day Brunch Armed Forces Luncheon May is Asthma & Guard demonstration 10 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and Noon at the Broadmoor 10:30 a.m. to noon at the 1:30 p.m. International Center Allergy Awareness Peterson Fitness and at the Officers Club. For infomation, Month Sports Center For information, call 574-4100 call 575-4390 SPACE OBSERVER 32 Thursday, May 4, 2006