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Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 48 No. 44

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Inside This Issue: Blotter ... 9 At Your Service ... 12 Snow Call 556-SNOW SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 FROM THE TOP Stressed Airmen – who’s your wingman? By Gen. John P. Jumper tinuous workload. More stress comes November begins the busy holi- It is you who can spot the first signs of Chief of Staff of the Air Force from uncertainty. day season. This is a time of celebra- trouble, and you who are in the best In addition, increased AEF tion, but also a time when stress rises. position to listen and engage. Stress is nothing new to military deployment periods, force restructur- Our major commands will be placing Airmen – be good wingmen. Take life and there are many factors that con- ing, Non-Commissioned Officer special emphasis on stress-related care of yourself and those around tribute to this. retraining and OSD’s BRAC assess- issues during the month of November. you. Step in when your wingman But lately, stress has been taking ments and potential base closures may We will re-emphasize the support serv- needs help. Signs of stress and suicide its toll on our Airmen. suggest an ambiguous or unstable ices available, review the signs of stress should not be dismissed. Neither Our suicide rate is skyrocketing future to some Airmen. This can often and remind all Airmen what it means to should senseless risks to life and while accidental deaths are more than lead to other stress factors, like family look out for each other – to be good limb because of improper safety and 36 percent above what they were four or relationship problems, financial or wingmen. irresponsible behavior. years ago. We lost 57 people to suicide legal problems, and substance abuse. However, this problem cannot be In today’s expeditionary Air in the past year – a dramatic, and tragic We are taking steps to mitigate solved through programs and training Force, commanders and supervisors are increase from last year. We lost another some of these factors, but stress will sessions alone. It’s going to take an often deployed. We rely on those who 99 Airmen to accidents. Combined, always be a concern. Stress is a prob- effort from the whole force, from our remain behind as acting commanders that’s an order of magnitude greater lem we can manage. The Air Force commanders and supervisors to every and supervisors to be familiar with the than our combat losses in both Iraq and leadership is confronting this problem. Airman in the force. It will take your stresses confronting their Airmen and Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001. We cannot relieve the tempo of deploy- total commitment. to be familiar with all the tools neces- We’re causing ourselves more harm ment. When our nation calls, we must Commanders – you bear the sary to deal with these stresses. than the enemy. respond. However, we can and will responsibility for the total welfare of I need everyone’s help on this. We must do a better job of looking work to provide our Airmen with the our greatest asset – Airmen. You are Take care of your wingmen on the after one another – be better wingmen. support they need to carry their load. responsible for their physical, emotion- ground so we can continue to confront Our jobs are inherently stressful. We are reinvigorating our suicide al, social and spiritual well-being. Use America’s enemies from air and space. This is a fact of our profession. We prevention program that had dramati- your base resources. You should know Stress is not going away; it is a have more than 30,000 Airmen cally dropped the number of suicides when your Airmen need help and where reality we must accept and manage. We deployed across the globe, with more over the past seven years. The program to send them to get it. are the world’s greatest Air and Space than 7,000 of them in a combat envi- worked, but it needs a shot in the Supervisors – you are our first Power because of you, America’s ronment. Many Airmen are now on arm. Along with suicide prevention, line of defense. Like commanders, you Airmen. The needless loss of one their sixth deployment in 10 years. we’re continuing to focus on safety are responsible for the well-being of the Airman is one loss too many. Those at home face increased work and risk management, with zero people you supervise. It is you who Look out for each other – look out hours, inconsistent manning and a con- mishaps as our goal. look every Airman in the eye every day. for your wingman. Commander pilots motorcycle; safety rides shotgun By General Lance W. Lord cycle riders provided a few personnel, this means attend- tage. It is important to “flight and programs to match novices Air Force Space Command commander great safety reminders I’d ing the proper motorcycle- plan” our ride ahead of time, with more experienced riders like to share. training course before you considering all the potential are designed to make the sport This year, I was privi- It was surprising to see ride. Just like wearing proper dangers we may face. safer and more enjoyable leged to participate as a how many riders did not wear safety gear, the training course Remember, every ride is a for all. I encourage you to guest speaker in the Salute protective gear. As all Air is not optional. The rules are “combat sortie” and we must become a member. to American Veterans Motor- Force motorcyclists know, we spelled out in AFI 91-207. If plan accordingly. Our day at Cripple Creek cycle Rally in Cripple Creek, have regulations mandating you’re a rider, be sure you Finally, for riders at was perfect. We got to ride an annual event honoring those the wear of prescribed safety know the rules and that you’ve Peterson, Patrick and Los in beautiful country, enjoy who have sacrificed in service gear – it’s not optional. It is attended the required training. Angeles Air Force Bases, your the camaraderie of thousands to our country. Several of amazing to me that someone Third, and perhaps most base-level motorcycle clubs of fellow riders and pay tribute us formed a group and rode would choose not to wear important, we all must under- are an outstanding resource for to those who have served from Colorado Springs to the “armor,” optional or not. In a stand the risks we’re taking fun, camaraderie and safety America. It was a great day, in rally in Cripple Creek. The serious mishap, the proper when we ride and plan for tips. The clubs are part of an large part because there were 45-mile ride through moun- protective equipment can liter- them. Any encounter between Air Force-wide test program. no accidents. As responsible tainous terrain was exhilarat- ally make the difference a motorcycle and an automo- They are laying the foundation motorcycle riders we must ing while spending the day between life and death. bile, bridge abutment, for motorcycle clubs that will go the extra mile to be sure all in such a beautiful setting was Second, I was reminded guardrail, etc is never a fair be formed at other bases of our motorcycle outings end truly inspiring. The interaction of the value of knowing how to fight – the motorcycle rider is across the Air Force in coming with that same great feeling with such a variety of motor- ride properly. For Air Force always at a severe disadvan- months. Their organized rides of satisfaction. A Moment in Time

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SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 3 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS Commander praises teamwork at Thule By 1st Lt Jennifer Tribble known as “POGO”, is the largest and northernmost hand over my career to today’s young Airmen who are 821 Air Base Group Public Affairs unit of eight worldwide satellite tracking stations in just starting their Air Force careers.” the Air Force Satellite Control Network. General Lord also offered advice for the men Air Force Space Command leadership praised “The space mission is important,” General Lord and women of Thule, especially during the winter the professionalism and teamwork of Airmen at Thule said. “What we do today in the Air Force can’t be storm season, where darkness prevails. Air Base, Greenland, during a visit to the “top of the done without space.” “It’s important to take care of yourself mentally, world” Oct. 23-25. During his visit, General Lord addressed Airmen physically and spiritually,” he said. “Everyday you General Lance W. Lord, AFSPC commander, at Thule during a Commander’s Call. He shared infor- need to get up and do mental, physical and spiritual and Chief Master Sgt. Ronal Kriete, AFSPC mation about the Air Force’s new utility uniform, the ‘pushups’. Keep doing it, and that’s the best insurance Command Chief, traveled 700 miles north of the new space badge, space professional development and you’ve got.” Arctic Circle to personally interact with the men and the future of space operations. General Lord also praised the teamwork dis- women performing and supporting Thule’s opera- “Throughout the Air Force, operations tempo is played by the men and women of Team Thule. tional missions of missile warning, space surveillance high and people are deployed around the world. The “We’ve been all over and we’re very pleased and satellite telemetry and tracking. Airmen here at Thule know what that’s like,” he said. with the teamwork you’ve shown and how you’re “I’ve seen nothing but professionals here,” “You are very important to the mission and I appreci- working to take care of each other,” he said. “The General Lord remarked. ate everything each and every one of you are doing.” support you provide is great for all of the people here; The visit included a trip to the 12th Space The General also noted that now is an exciting military, civilian and contractors alike. Thanks to all Warning Squadron Ballistic Missile Early Warning time to be a part of the Air Force and Air Force Space of you.” System-Site I, where General Lord and Chief Kriete Command. He said he would welcome the opportuni- Master Sgt. Vinson Simmons, 821 ABG First met with space operators in the Missile Warning ty to trade places with young troops entering the Air Sergeant, remarked that the AFSPC leadership visit Operations Center. Force today. He promises that there is much to see in brought a morale boost to Airmen at Thule. The 12th SWS is a unit of the 21st Space Wing, the days ahead and that improvements and advance- “A visit like this is important for the troops here headquartered at Peterson AFB, under AFSPC. ments in space will be nothing short of exciting. at such a remote location.” He said. “It lets them General Lord and Chief Kriete also visited “My wife, Beccy, and I have been in [the Air know that senior leadership is concerned with their Detachment 3, 22nd Space Operations Squadron, 50th Force] for 30-plus years and have enjoyed every well-being and wants to ensure that they have the Space Wing, Schriever AFB. Detachment 3, also minute of it,” he said. “I’ve worked hard to be able to tools they need to complete the mission.” Drug-testing program targets those most likely to abuse A recent change to the Air Force’s drug tests. drug-testing program aims to reduce the As part of Smart Testing, the Air number of substance abusers by target- Force will increase the number of ran- ing Airmen most likely to use them. dom drug tests it performs on the target The Air Force began its “Smart group to equal the number of people in Testing” program Oct. 1, at three major the group, said Colonel Talcott. commands. Under the program, indi- “We have already started Smart viduals in the group shown to most like- Testing at three major commands,” he ly use illicit drugs are being tested at a said. “Slowly, through the rest of higher frequency than the rest of the October and into November you’ll see population. That target group includes Smart Testing across the Air Force.” those in the ranks of airman basic The Air Force previously used a through senior airman and first and sec- test rate of 64 percent per year, Colonel ond lieutenants, said Col. Wayne Talcott said. This means that of 376,900 Talcott, community protection division Airmen, about 241,220 drug tests chief of the Air Force Medical Support would be performed during the course Agency at Brooks City-Base, Texas. of the year. In October, the test rate for Photo by Becca Turner Captain Carolann Miller, flight commander of laboratory services at the clin- “What we are really trying to do the target group increased, though it ic here, hands a urine sample cup to an airman for a drug test Tuesday. The with Smart Testing is target the portion remained at 64 percent for the rest of Air Force started its “Smart Testing” program Oct. 1, which targets Airmen of our population that has the highest the people. between the ages of 18 and 25, statistically they are most likely to use drugs. prevalence of drug use,” he said. “That Colonel Talcott said the system is selected for drug testing, it is immedi- the system and because they are drawn is basically 18- to 25-year-olds.” fair because names are chosen at ran- ately put back into the system. randomly, individuals cannot predict Colonel Talcott said Department dom by computer. “That’s often called ‘selection when they will be tested, or how many of Defense research shows the target “We have a software program that with replacement,’” Colonel Talcott times they will be tested during the group is four times more likely to have has a listing of all of the active-duty said. “That means that once you have year, Colonel Talcott said. a positive urinalysis than the remainder [Airmen] who are subject to drug test- been selected and tested, your name For Airmen in the target group, of the force. He also said that while the ing,” Colonel Talcott said. “The soft- goes right back in the hopper for the what they can predict is that they are group makes up only 40 percent of the ware selects names randomly for the next time they pull names.” more likely to be tested now than they Air Force’s total end strength, they are numbers of tests we intend to run.” Because names are put back into were in the past. responsible for 86 percent of positive He also said that after a name is

Team Pete congratulates fellow 21st Operation Support Squadron; Chancey Systems; Jesse A. Elting and Brooks K. Peterson members upon their graduation Cruger, Michael Rosseau, Edward Seeman, Jones, 21st Security Forces Squadron; and from the Noncommissioned Officer Acad- and Laurren Speakman, 21st CES; Alena Anthony T. Byerly, 21st CES. emy, Airman Leadership School and the First Spangler, 21st Medical Support Squadron; First Term Airmen Course Term Airmen Course. Adam Steel, North American Aerospace The course is a requirement for all NCO Academy Defense Command-U.S. Northern Command; Airmen upon arrival to their first duty sta- Peterson Air Force and Jennifer Williams, 21st Medical Dental tion. Base: Operations Squadron. Airmen Basic Jay T. Nelson, 21st Peterson Distinguished Graduate Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Logistics Readiness Squadron and Dithma R. Tech. Sgt. Ronald Freeman, Station: M. Valle, 21st ADOS. 21st Civil Engineer Technical Sergeants Eric Black, David Airman Andrew V. Ibarra, 21st CES. members Squadron. Cameron, 721st Security Forces Squadron; Airmen 1st Class Dennis B. Bermel, Technical Sergeants Glen Hays, Robert McNabb, Craig Nelson, 21st ADOS/ADL; Mark S. Boulerice, Daniel Stephen Adorisio, E’Lon John Proniewicz and Daniel Sharp. L. Ferguson Jr. Jason L. Walsh, Jeffrey D. salute Chapman, Brian DePasquale, Airman Leadership School Eaton and James D. Wilcox, 721st SFS; Tracy Hornback and Shawn Senior Airmen Jerome D. Dyer Jr., 21st Kevin M. Czarneski, 21st LRS; Guilibaldo Petro, Air Force Space Space Communications Squadron; Udell R. Farias and Xiao C. Ren, 21st ADOS; David A. graduates Command; Omar Columbus, Burton, Detachment 11 Space and Missile McDonald, 21st SFS; and Nicholas Smythia, SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 NEWS First USNORTHCOM commander wraps up 36-year career North American Aerospace Defense and the Air Force. Admiral Keating will be Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ceremony Command-U.S. Northern Command will the first non-Air Force commander guests interested in attending the event are host a Change of Command Ceremony at of NORAD and the second commander encouraged to use buses that will begin likely to 10 a.m. Friday in Hangar 1 here. of USNORTHCOM. running pre-ceremony from the Antlers Admiral Timothy Keating will assume Guests of honor are expected to Hilton and various base locations at 8:30 duty as commander of NORAD include Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul a.m. Return buses begin running at 11:15 cause road and USNORTHCOM from Gen. Ralph Wolfowitz and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs a.m. from Hangar 1. “Ed” Eberhart, who is retiring after of Staff Gen. Richard Myers. (Information courtesy of NORAD- closures devoting 36 years of service to the nation Since parking is limited and Hamilton USNORTHCOM)

Change of Command bus schedule Transporting to the ceremony Transporting from the ceremony

Point of No. of busses Departure Destination Arrival time Point of No. of busses Departure Destination Arrival time departure time departure time Bld. 2 3 8 a.m. Hangar 1 8:10 a.m. Hanar 1 8 11:30 a.m. Bld. 2 & 1470 11:40 a.m. Bldg. 1470 2 8 a.m. Hangar 1 8:10 a.m. Hanar 1 1 11:30 a.m. Antler’s Bldg. 2 5 8:30 a.m. Hangar 1 8:40 a.m. Hanar 1 3 coaches 11:30 a.m. Hilton 12:15 p.m. Bldg. 1470 2 8:30 a.m. Hangar 1 8:40 a.m. Officers Club 4 11:45 a.m. Officers Club 11:35 a.m. Officers Club 1 bus 8:30 a.m. Hangar 1 8:40 a.m. Officers Club 2 coaches noon Bldg. 2 & 2 coaches 1470 11:50 a.m. Antlers Hilton 1 8:45 a.m. Hangar 1 9:30 a.m. Antler’s Hilton 12:45 p.m.

The complete Airman’s Manual is now available online. Browse sections for review or test your knowledge on today’s Air Force. Go to https://commweb.hill.af.mil/AMT/ SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 NEWS Firefighter demonstrates top leadership qualities Peterson NCO receives surprise award while in transit: 2004 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award By Airman “While he was on temporary duty Chapel during Sunday services, speak- Coleman, for believing in me enough to Mandy Weightman to the Senior NCO Academy, we ing at the Chapel’s teen retreats, challenge me with tasks and opportuni- 21st Space Wing Public Affairs received a small, sealed box for him,” judging science fair projects for local ties that push me beyond what I believed said Chief Master Sgt. Rodney school districts and raising money I could handle,” Sergeant Phillips said. A Peterson firefighter has been Coleman, Base Fire Chief. “When he for the Muscular Dystrophy Association “And my troops always get the job done, recognized as a troop who demonstrates returned, he opened the box to find a through “Filling the Boot” for the without Chief Coleman and my great the highest qualities of leadership in the plaque for winning the 21st Space Wing past 15 years. troops, I couldn’t have won this award.” performance of his duties and the ways 2004 Lance P. Sijan award, plus a letter “Master Sergeant Phillips never He also said he realizes what he conducts his life. from General Lord, dated Aug. 26, con- misses an opportunity to enhance mis- Captain Lance Sijan endured while he Master Sgt. Tony Phillips, assis- gratulating him as the Air Force Space sion capability, train, educate and con- was held a prisoner of war in Vietnam, tant chief of operations and preventions Command winner.” stantly renew and deeply immerse him- and refers to this award as a “tremen- for the Peterson Fire Department, is the Along with Sergeant Phillips’ pro- self and his people in support of our on dous honor.” He added that everyone, recipient of the 2004 Lance P. Sijan fessional accomplishments resulting in and off-base communities,” Chief from generals all the way to Airmen U.S. Air Force Leadership Award at the winning this award, he also headed the Coleman said. “He is a role model for basics, have the opportunities to be pos- wing level, 14th Air Force level and Air Fire Prevention Week, which included a our Airmen, NCOs and Senior NCOs in itive influences on others. Force Space Command level. Sergeant parade, demonstrations, displays and today’s Air Force.” “Sergeant Phillips epitomizes the Phillips was notified of the award in his fire-safety visits to train both children These are all traits required of a Air Force Fire Protection motto, ‘desire transition between attending the Senior and adults. Sergeant Phillips also partic- Lance P. Sijan Award. to serve, ability to perform, courage to NCO Academy and deployment. ipated in speaking frequently at the Base “I appreciate my supervisor, Chief act,’” Chief Coleman said. Team Pete to harvest help, food for local residents By Jenna McMullin title of “school that collected reaped more than 981,000 Government-licensed drivers repack room workers can 21st Space Wing Public Affairs the most food.” The event cul- pounds of food, according to are needed to drive the trucks. choose from the morning shift, minates Nov. 15-19, when vol- Scottie Bibb, public relations Yard workers unload 8 a.m. to noon, or the after- Holidays for some, typi- unteers from Team Pete pick and events manager for Care the food from the trucks noon shift, noon to 4 p.m. cally evoke thoughts of a up, move and pack the food. and Share. into large totes and make Units are encouraged to volun- bounty of food, gifts and fam- Care and Share,the sole food This year, the goal is to sure each school’s donations teer as a group. Lunch, soda ily. The time can be one of bank in Southern Colorado, break one million pounds of are recorded. and snacks are provided for pressure and stress to provide feeds about 25,000 people food in conjunction with set- Repack-room work- volunteers each day. more with less. weekly. ting a Guinness World Record ers take the food items out of To ensure the total force But with programs such For the 11th year, Team for most food collected in one the large totes, mark the bar is available to help break the as the Harvest of Love, the Pete resources will be the day. Peterson personnel, their codes as donations and put one-million-pound-mark, burden is lifted by the gen- driving force behind harvest- families and friends can vol- them into family-sized boxes. Brig. Gen. Richard E. Webber, erosity of food donations gath- ing the donations collected for unteer for three jobs: The volunteer effort runs commander of the 21st Space ered throughout November. Care and Share. Pickup teams use from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15 Wing, has authorized civilians Local schools started to col- Each November, students government trucks to pick through 19. Pickup teams to take up to four hours lect food for the Care and at more than 160 area food up at the area schools and leave from base transportation excused absence to support Share Food Bank Nov. 1, chal- schools collect non-perishable deliver it to the Care and Share at 7:30 a.m. and are assigned this year’s harvest. lenging one another to win the food for the Harvest of Love. warehouse, located near I-25 to pick food up from four to To donate time, send an Last year’s Harvest of Love and Garden of the Gods Road. six schools. Yard workers and e-mail to trina.davis@peter- SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 7 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS BRIEFS FORT CARSON TEAM TO FIRE http://www.spacecoretech.org/ or contact Dale Kunz at mation or to make reservations, call Maj. Louis Limon [email protected] or Mark Heinrich at mark. at 556-0354 or e-mail [email protected]. PRACTICE SHOTS ON PETERSON [email protected]. A team from Fort Carson will fire a salute battery SECURITY FORCES ENFORCE as part of a change of command ceremony Friday. FORT CARSON HOSTS VEHICLE REGISTRATION The team will fire blanks for the ceremony. For more VETERANS’ DAY MARCH There are a number of people who have vehicles information, call Capt. Gurminder Singh at 554-9434. Fort Carson members will host a 5/10/20K which are not registered or have expired registrations PETERSON MEMBERS SALUTE Volksmarch in honor of Veterans’ Day between 8 a.m. on Peterson Air Force Base. Gate guards have been and noon, Nov. 13 at the Fort Carson Special Events enforcing the vehicle registration regulation by sending NCO PROMOTEES Center. Volksmarch means “sport of the people.” vehicle operators to the Visitor’s Center in order to The monthly Team Pete Noncommissioned The event was given this name because it’s an properly register their vehicles. Vehicles with tempo- Officer Induction and Recognition Ceremony will be organized, noncompetitive event for people of all rary plates are required to get a temporary pass until the held 3 p.m Friday at the Enlisted Club. ages. For more information, call John or Sheila plates expire. To register, the owner of the vehicle must JUDGE ADVOCATE SEEKS McClellan at 559-7953. To register for this event, go provide proof of vehicle registration, insurance, INCOME TAX VOLUNTEERS to www.rmrv.org. Colorado emissions and a valid military or civilian The 21st Space Wing Judge Advocate office is in employee identification. PIKES PEAK MARINES Security Forces Pass and Registration personnel search of people to volunteer to prepare 2004 tax CELEBRATE CORPS’ BIRTHDAY returns for active-duty military, retirees and depend- will hold vehicle registration from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 17 The Marines in the Pikes Peak Region and the ents. Volunteer days and times are flexible. Tax prepa- in Bldg. 1; from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in Bldg. 3; Pikes Peak Detachment celebrate their 229th Marine ration experience requested but not required. All vol- from 8 to 10 a.m. Nov. 18 in Bldg. 2025; and from noon Corps Birthday with their annual Marine Corps unteers must pass the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 in Bldg. 2. The Visitors Center will Birthday Ball Saturday at the Broadmoor Hotel in test. Untrained volunteers must be available 8 a.m. to have extended hours on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 Colorado Springs. The guest of honor will be Marine 4 p.m. Dec. 6 through 10 for IRS-provided tax prepa- p.m. through Wednesday. For information, call the Corps retired General Richard I. Neal. For more infor- ration training. For information or to volunteer, call Staff Sgt. Kellie Soulvie at 556-4403 or email [email protected]. SPACE SYSTEM CONFERENCE BEGINS COWNTOWN The 2004 Core Technologies for Space Systems Conference will be held Monday through Wednesday at the Sheraton Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The conference is a non-profit event featuring technical presentations and lectures intended to provide a forum for sharing the latest ideas in core space technologies. It is intended for aerospace scientists, engineers and technical managers from academia, industry, govern- ment and military programs. Military and government registration is $200 for all three days or $100 per day. Group discounts for 10 or more are available. For more information or to register, visit at SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 9 www.peterson.af.mil NEWS

powder by the meat department. Bioenviromental memory, further reminding him that gate controllers responded and identified the powder in question to be do not hoard military ID cards for pleasure. They tend bleached flour. Apparently, someone was attempting to to give them back. invent a bleached-flour-meat combination in the meat department. After the individual came to the conclu- THE LAUNDRY SNATCHER – OCT. 7 A person telephoned the Security Forces Law The following real-life events, from around sion that floured meat was not going to be a big hit Enforcement Desk and said someone had appropriated Peterson, are to inform you of crimes, accidents and they departed the area, leaving the mess to the author- his clothing from the laundry facility from one of the events occurring on base. These entries are recorded ities. The flour was noticed three hours prior, however dormitories. The complainant stated he checked on his in the Peterson Police Blotter and reprinted for it wasn’t reported to Security Forces immediately. The clothing garments 12 hours after he started the load of situational awareness: commissary janitorial team responded with lightning laundry, when he noticed his clothes were missing in **Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer staff speed to the incident and neutralized the flour. may make light of blotter entries, the intent is to call action, and someone else’s clothes were manhandled. attention to our security and law enforcement concerns. A DRUNK DRIVING – OCT. 5 The laundry snatcher is still at large. If you have any However, our vigilant security forces team treat each A Department of Defense police officer working further information concerning this matter, contact incident seriously and according to the rules and regu- for Fort Carson called the Law Enforcement Desk stat- Security Forces Investigations. lations. ing he had been following a vehicle on Powers Boulevard. The officer believed the driver was intoxi- SHIFTY PRICE-SHIFTERS – OCT. 9 A Security Forces member enlightened a sly-type CLUMSY OWNER LOSES SIGHT cated. He further stated that the individual was on price-shifter for swapping a price tag with some cool Airport Street approaching the West Gate. The possi- OF BELONGINGS – OCT. 5 Cateye Wrap Sunglasses that were worth $14.95. bly drunken operator approached the West Gate and A person telephoned the Law Enforcement Desk What’s the problem? The poor guy must have been the Entry Controllers stopped him to ascertain his sta- stating there was a suspicious-looking black briefcase, blinded by the light and thought he could put them on tus whereupon they smelled the odor of alcohol emi- with no identifying markings, lying unattended in sale for himself, or he is just a bit on the unfocused side. nating from the individual. The person was taken to the the orderly room of the Military Personnel Flight. Fire Didn’t really matter what his excuse was, because the ominous Security Forces Squadron to test his BRAC. Department arrived at the scene. The Explosive result is always the same for these things. The wanna-be The inebriated motorist failed his BRAC test, con- Ordnance Detection Team arrived to assess the cheapskate was transported to the Security Forces firming he was Driving Under the Influence. The situation. The briefcase contained nothing unusual. It Squadron and read his Article 31 rights. The price- swerving drunken motorist was then read his rights was just a lost and lonely briefcase. The inattentive switchers’ First Sergeant was notified and was nice and turned over to his ever-grateful First Sergeant. owner unknowingly caused an enormous scene, in enough to respond and take custody of the criminal. what seemed like such a harmless oversight. However, BRAZEN BANDIT the owner learned a valuable lesson – keep track of ENCORE! BRAZEN BANDIT BREAKS your belongings. You never know what can happen. BREAKS PROPERTY – OCT. 7 A housing resident called 9-1-1 to report her PROPERTY – OCT. 9 A slightly shaken housing resident reported to THE POKEMON HEIST – OCT. 5 house appeared to have been broken into by an the Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk that an The AAFES store detective from the Base unknown person. Security Forces responded to the unknown individual was trying to gain access to her Exchange telephoned the Law Enforcement Desk stat- possible burglary and made contact with the distressed house through a window and they had already cracked ing he was detaining a minor for attempting to shoplift resident. Apparently, the housing resident was at work the window. Armed Security Forces patrols responded a package of Pokemon cards. Colorado Springs Police for 12 hours and upon her return she noticed damage with urgency and when they arrived on scene, the per- Department responded. The minor kleptomaniac felt to her window screen that was cut, torn and pulled ceptive patrolmen saw a couple of white male individ- he needed to fulfill his obsession with Pokemon by pil- from the window. Furthermore, her interior blinds uals hiding behind the residence. The patrolmen initi- fering a package of Pokemon playing cards to had been ripped down and they were hanging out ated a challenge on the perpetrators who ran away. The strengthen his own powers. The power of the Pokemon of the open window. The patrolmen did a sweep of the patrolmen challenged the alleged perpetrators then was unable to overcome the undeniable supremacy of residence to ensure everything was secure inside reported they heard what sounded like a couple of gun- Peterson Security Forces. The Pokemon Warlord and then continued with the complainant to look for shots. Later, it was identified that the gunshots were in received a summons from the almighty CSPD officer any further vandalism. They unfortunately found some fact only firecrackers. for shoplifting. No Pokemon were harmed in the mak- more damage to her personal vehicle involving one of Base K-9 units and extra patrols were recalled to ing of this incident. the taillights and damage to the license plate. Security search for the invasive invaders. The west gate checked Forces Investigations took over the case BARRICADE WINS BATTLE – OCT. 5 every vehicle as they left the base. Peterson was on and are now in search of the vandal. The North Entry Controller notified the Law lock-down until these villains were found. On one of Enforcement Desk that a driver attempted to maneuver LEFT PEDAL BREAK ... the vehicle checks at the west gate, an individual told through the barricades in the outbound lane at RIGHT PEDAL GAS? – OCT. 7 the Entry Controller that she knew who the Security the North Gate, but instead smashed into a tricky The West Gate Entry Controller radioed the Forces were looking for and, better yet, where they Jersey barrier. The motorist turned too tightly and Security Forces Law Enforcement Desk stating a lived. Patrols swarmed to the residence and picked up, caught her front passenger-side tire on the gigantic motorist driving a moving van had given his identifi- what turned out to be, a couple of dependents who very visible, concrete barrier. The barrier decided cation to the controller and was asked to proceed to the were identified as the suspects. Security Forces to halt the vehicle dead in its tracks. Both the driver search area. The “moving” motorist had other ideas, Investigations took over responsibility for the case. It and barrier were left unscathed, however the vehicle deciding he was too busy to wait for the controller to looks as though the rash of vandalism that has been was completely disabled due to the fact the wheel was search the moving truck, he proceeded onto the instal- going on in housing has now come to an end. It’s like- no longer one with the axle. To all you motorists out lation without his military ID. The ever-vigilant patrols ly the individuals involved in the vandalism and pranks there on Peterson, beware of the sinister Jersey barri- rendezvoused contact with the individual and his mov- are going to be kicked off base along with their inno- ers. They take no prisoners. ing van in the parking lot of the BX. The confused cent sponsor and family members. COMMISSARY VS FLOUR – OCT. 5 mover stated he was new to the base and wasn’t aware * If you have any information on a crime or any of these blotter entires, report it to security A person from the commissary telephoned the of Peterson’s entry policy. The responding Security forces at 556-4000. Law Enforcement Desk stating there was a suspicious Forces patrolmen quickly refreshed the motorists’ CombinedCombined FederalFederal CampaignCampaign 65%

Total as of Nov. 1 – $152,389 21st Space Wing goal – $236,000 Military can manage lack of flu vaccine Key to avoiding flu: take CLINIC STAFF PROVIDES FLU UPDATE preventative measures The Peterson AFB Clinic currently has no flu vaccine avail- Department of Defense officials “In fact, if you real- able. Once flu vaccine is available, high-risk patients will be noti- are launching a vigorous public health ly feel bad, don’t come fied via letter to report to the clinic. High-risk patients include campaign aimed at preventing the flu in into work. Don’t children 6 to 23 months old, adults 65 and older, people with those who will not qualify to get their spread an illness.” underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, shots this season. Dr. Winkenwerder women pregnant during the flu season, nursing home residents, “To borrow a phrase from said children on aspirin therapy, healthcare workers with direct patient Franklin Roosevelt from many the TRICARE Web site will care and relatives of infants younger than 6 months. years ago, and I think it applies: have these tips and more. DOD Deploying DOD personnel will also be notified and vaccinat- The greatest thing we have to fear ‘is officials will also get the mes- ed once vaccine is available. fear itself,’” said Dr. William sage out through various medi- Winkenwerder, the assistant secretary ums: posters, newspapers, radio What steps can be taken to prevent the flu? of defense for health affairs. “This is a and television. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When very manageable problem, a very man- With the shortage of flu vac- sick, keep some distance from others to protect them from ageable situation. Speaking for the mil- cine, Department of Health and getting sick too. itary, I think we’ll be able to manage Human Services and Centers for If possible, stay home from work, school, and this situation without any difficulty.” Disease Control and Prevention errands when sick. Those who are sick can help prevent oth- In fact, Dr. Winkenwerder said, officials are asking many healthy ers from catching the illness. “there’s some chance we could Americans to forgo getting a flu shot People should cover their mouth and nose with a have a low influenza season” because this year. In DOD, this means tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those in of the efforts to target the vaccine for servicemembers who are not the same area from getting sick. higher-risk individuals, “and being deploying, and healthy family members Wash hands often to help prevent germs. very … forward-leaning, and pushing not in the high-risk groups Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth. Germs out our messages for all others on how will not get the shot. are often spread when a person touches something that to prevent the spread of infection.” CDC officials said there are no is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her Dr. Winkenwerder said the mes- current outbreaks of the flu, “but eyes, nose, or mouth. sages are very simple but important. He we really haven’t gotten into the The Public Health office here reminds TRICARE mentioned the oft-repeated preventive season yet.” Officials also said beneficiaries (with the exception of active-duty mem- practices of washing hands and cover- they believe this will be a fairly typical bers) who fall into the high-risk group they may get ing mouths when coughing or sneezing. flu season. They said with the increased their flu shots off base and be reimbursed for the If people get sick, he said, they should attention surrounding the vaccine cost of the shot. For more information, call the “stay away from other people. shortage, they hope that people will pay Peterson AFB Flu-Line at 556-3588. Military pharmacies offer economic benefits For military beneficiaries, scriptions filled is to use macies in the TRICARE region pharmacies except non-network members have other insurance, the most economic method the National Mail Order in which they live. Recently this pharmacies and no one pays they will not be able to get their to fill prescriptions is at a Pharmacy. This pharmacy will was changed so that members at MTF’s. For non-active duty prescriptions filled through the military pharmacy. mail the prescriptions to the can get their prescriptions filled beneficiaries, the co-pays mail or using the retail network The Department of member’s house, making it nationwide. A network pharma- are currently $3 for generic copay system. They can get Defense Pharmacoeconomic especially valuable to members cy will fill prescriptions up to a prescriptions, $9 for brand- their prescriptions filled in Center has established the Basic with limited mobility or one-month supply for one co- name formulary prescriptions the retail pharmacy, but they Core Formulary. This is a list of those located far from a military pay. Multiple month supplies and $22 for non-formulary must use their other insurance drugs that all Military base. The NMOP will dispense can be filled, but members have prescriptions. first. Then members can file a Treatment Facilities must carry up to a three-month supply for to pay one co-pay for each At MTFs, there’s been a claim with Express Scripts for at a minimum. one co-pay. month’s supply. long-standing policy mandating the balance. Then each MTF can add Another option is to use A final option is to use a the use of generic drugs. The For more information additional drugs based upon the a local retail network pharmacy. non-network pharmacy. Here, retail contract mandates the use about the TRICARE Pharmacy needs of their beneficiaries. Most pharmacies take TRI- members will pay 100 percent of generics when available. program, visit the TRICARE This list of additional drugs CARE insurance and are net- of the pharmacy charges and Federal law mandates that pharmacy Web site at www.tri- varies from base to base and work pharmacies. Occasion- file a claim to Express Scripts, TRICARE be considered a sec- care.osd.mil/pharmacy/ or call beneficiaries should check each ally, a pharmacy will not accept the organization that adminis- ondary insurance when another 877-DOD-MEDS, (877-363- base to see what additional TRICARE; this is a non-net- ters the TRICARE retail phar- insurance plan is in effect. If a 6337). For local inquires, call drugs they carry. work pharmacy. macy plan. member has other insurance, he Maj. Thomas Davis, Peterson The second most cost- In the past, a member was Prices are simple. Active or she needs to inform the MTF Pharmacy flight commander, at effective option in having pre- only enrolled in network phar- duty members don’t pay at any when filling prescriptions. If 556-1108. Vets bridge gap to past through parade participation

The Colorado Springs Veterans’ Day Parade, hosted tary bases as well as ten marching bands and numerous floats. annually by the Colorado Springs Veterans’ Day Parade, Inc., Nationally, over 2,000 World War II veterans pass away will begin at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 in downtown Colorado Springs. daily. As a result, the number of WWII veterans participating This year’s theme is “Total Force: Active, Guard, Reserve.” in the parade has declined steadily. “Not this year”, said More than 50 volunteers from Peterson Air Force Base Diana Ceciliani, the Parade’s Executive Director, “We’ve are expected to participate in the parade. “Peterson Air Force doubled our efforts to find our WWII vets and have encour- Base is highly involved in this event. We have 20 dedicated aged them to participate. and artistic members working on the Peterson Float; 10 sharp “I’m estimating we’ll have well over 100 WWII veter- members carrying flags and marching in the Flight of Flags; ans in this year’s parade including the Tuskegee Airmen, 10 volunteers helping with the VIP stands and assisting vet- Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, the erans; 10 volunteers marching in a marching unit; and mem- Women’s Army Corps Veteran’s Association, a local WWII bers from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron will be setting up group called the Argonauts, and many WWII vets nonaffiliat- bleachers,” said Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Kujak, 21st Space ed with any veteran’s group.” Wing Aeromedical Dental Squadron. The parade route is on Tejon Street, beginning at St. This year’s special honorees will be veterans from Vrain and ending at Vermijo. World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War; as well as For more information, contact Diana Ceciliani, the our newest combat veterans: troops recently serving in Iraq. parade’s Executive Director, at 282-3862. (Courtesy of the The parade will also feature groups from all the area’s mili- Colorado Springs Veterans’ Day Parade, Inc.) Photo by Staff Sgt. Denise Johnson Accession and Training Schools/Junior Reserve Officer Training Instructors Office toll free at (866) Personnel Corner 235-7682, extension 355275. LETTER OF EVALUATION MANDATORY CHIEF MASTER SERGEANTS MUST tion to or through the ear, nose, tongue or any exposed body part, which includes visible through clothing FOR DEPLOYED COMMANDERS Effective with Air Expeditionary Force cycle COMMIT TO THREE YEARS SERVICE while off-duty on a military installation. Piercing of The Chief of Staff of the Air Force announced 5, buckets 1 and 2, a Letter of Evaluation is mandatory earlobes by women is allowed, but should not be several initiatives in January to improve the develop- for all deployed officers through the grade extreme or excessive. The type and style of earrings ment and use of chiefs to best meet the challenges fac- of colonel serving as commanders for 45 days or more worn by women on a military installation should be ing the Air Force. Beginning with promotion cycle in support of named operations. This change will conservative and kept within sensible limits. 04E9, all chief-selects will incur a three-year active- be incorporated into a forthcoming revision of Air duty service commitment from the effective date CITIZENSHIP FEES WAIVED Force Instruction 36-2406. of promotion. Selectees are required to sign a statement All fees associated with obtaining citizenship are of understanding acknowledging the requirement waived as of Oct. 1. In order to qualify, a member must FEDERAL EMPLOYEES MAY ENROLL and must obtain sufficient retainability to serve the meet the following requirements: qualifying IN FLEXIBLE SPENDING PROGRAM active-service duty commitment. Individuals who lack one-year military service and five years United States This program offers two types of flexible spend- the necessary retainability must obtain it through residency. Unit commanders may approve up to 10 ing accounts: a health care flexible spending account reenlistment or extension. Individuals who cannot days of permissive temporary duty for the purpose and a dependent care flexible spending account. get sufficient retainability to meet the three-year active of obtaining citizenship. For more information, call Employees may enroll in either one or both types of duty service commitment due to high year tenure Tech. Sgt. Leslie Jackson at 556-4680. accounts. The open season will be held Monday must get the maximum service retainability and retire through Dec 13. These are the same dates as the not earlier than their high-year tenure. This policy AIR FORCE EXPANDS JUNIOR Federal Employees Health Benefits Program open sea- does not affect Force Shaping eligibility of a chief RESERVE OFFICER INSTRUCTOR DUTY son. This will be the only time Federal employees may master sergeant to apply for a limited active-duty Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps is enroll in this program for 2005, outside of a qualified service commitment to reduce their obligated service expanding and asking Airmen close to retiring from the status change. Employees wishing to enroll in the commitment to only six months. Air Force, or who have retired within the past five Flexible Spending Account Program for 2005 must years, to consider becoming a Junior Reserve Officer make a positive enrollment to continue in the program, PIERCING PROHIBITED ON, OFF DUTY Training Corps Instructor. Applicants can come from even if they are currently enrolled. For information Members are prohibited from attaching, affixing all career fields and be officer or enlisted. For informa- visit www.FSAFEDS.com, or contact a counselor at or displaying objects, articles, jewelry or ornamenta- tion on Air Force JROTC, call Air Force Officer (877) 372-3337, or (800) 952-0450. Internet coupons stretch customers’ savings Commissary shoppers are officer. “As the trend toward Internet According to a 2003 marketing home-printed coupons in September among the top coupon clippers in the coupons grows, this section of report, military commissaries are 2003 because of instances of fraud, world, but the “clipping” part may our web site will continue to grow among the top five retailers redeem- but despite the industry ban, con- someday be history. The Defense as well.” ing grocery coupons. The most com- sumer use of Internet coupons flour- Commissary Agency is helping cus- Along with top web sites for mon coupons offered are free-stand- ished in general. tomers increase their savings by military grocery coupons, the new ing inserts typically found inserted All 273 commissaries world- making Internet coupon links avail- section has a link to a new site that in newspapers or made available at wide now accept computer-generat- able on the agency’s web site. offers a choice of English or the commissary. But the use of ed Internet coupons if they “Although we sell groceries Spanish. For customers who prefer a Internet coupons has grown substan- have a bar code for scanning at cost, we are always seeking more traditional delivery system, tially, with redemption rates rivaling purposes, and the coupons do not new resources to help our customers another link offers commissary the inserts. offer free products. increase their savings,” said Patrick shoppers the opportunity to sign up Commissaries, as well as other (Courtesy of American Forces Nixon, the agency’s chief executive for coupons by mail. grocery retailers, stopped accepting Press Service)

17. ___ mater 4. Deleted 18. Textile dealer 5. Direct, as in troops Native American History Month 19. Draft 6. A summer sign? Answers located on Page 14 20. Barley and buckwheat 7. Swampy land 21. A Stooge 8. Plumbing pipe, in short 23. Native American tribe of Southwest 9. Something in a bonnet? 27. Mars 10. Mistake 30. Site of a leaning tower? 11. Group 31. Commotion 12. Cleopatra killer? 33. Morgue status, in brief? 16. Moolah 34. Kingdom 22. A type of passage? 36. Body of water 23. Spring mon. 38. Flightless bird 24. Dessert 40. in ___ of; instead of 25. Type of cat? 42. Chickasaw awarded Medal of Honor for 26. Thought action in Korean War 28. Part of a foot 45. Mai ___ drink 29. Penn movie, “I Am ___” 48. Fox rival 31. Burn residue 49. Anger 32. Rowing need? 50. Winnebago awarded Medal of Honor for 35. Restaurant list action in Korea 37. Beastly 52. ______corpus 39. Native American tribe of Southwest 55. Fed. organization concerned with drug 41. German conjunction? trade 43. Compete 56. Pie ___ mode (2 words) 44. Vote in favor 57. Columbian river 46. Abusers 60. Part of a ship 47. Beverage need? 64. Desire 51. Native American tribe of Plains 65. Agenda 52. Pima Indian who raised flag over Mt. 66. Gumbo need? Surabachi 67. Before, in the old days 53. Warn 68. ____ Childers; Native American award- 54. Ruins ed Medal of Honor—WWII 57. Cylinder 69. Earl Grey and green 58. What the princess had in her mattress? 70. Space shuttle, in brief 59. Lean, like on ship 71. Irish poet 61. ___ a living; got by 72. Jingles 62. Epochs DOWN 63. ___ Vegas ACROSS senator 1. First Native American to graduate from 65. Attempt 1. Navajo Indians performed this talking 13. Fibber Naval Academy (Courtesy of Alaskan Command during WWII 14. Disney’s ____ & Company 2. Greasy Public Affairs) 5. Ben Nighthorse ____; Native American 15. Army commissioning source 3. Lady SPACE OBSERVER 12 Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 AROUND PETE

Today Saturday, Nov. 6 Wednesday, Nov. 10 Air Force Academy vs. November is AirAnnual Force Hispanic Academy Heritage vs. Marine Corps 229th Luncheon at the Enlisted Club from New Mexico Army in West Point, N.Y. game Birthday Ball, for more informa- American Indian 10 a.m. to noon. There will be live tion, see news brief on Page 7. entertainmenttime is at 1 p.m.and guest speaker. Heritage Month Colorado Springs Veterans’ To submit information for the base calendar, Combined Federal Campaign Day Parade, see ad on Page 7 e-mail [email protected] Kick-off Event at the U.S. Air Force

Thursday, Nov. 11 Friday, Nov. 12 Monday, Nov. 15 Thursday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 19 ColumbusVeterans Day Day – Holiday Great American Smokeout Team Pete members help Remembrance Day 21st Space Wing with Harvest of Love. For more Great Family Day information, call Master Sgt. Trina Davis at 556-8528 or see story on Page 6.

THIS WEEK Today Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Youth Center. Enlisted Club serves great events in November Family Swim Night, 6 p.m. at the Aquatics Center. By Margie Arnold drink specials and have fun 21st Services Squadron with friends. Prizes are also Friday given away during the event. Social Hour, 5 to 7 p.m. at the November is jam- The club opens for Monday Enlisted Club. packed with a variety of Night Football at 4 p.m. Christmas shoppers Saturday events at the Peterson Air Force Base Enlisted Club. looking for unusual gifts will Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. at From hockey ticket give- find a great selection at the the Bowling Center. aways to holiday shopping, Kris Kringle Mart. A large Sunday the club is a diversion desti- variety of vendors have been Shop orientation is available nation. invited to attend this annual daily at the Auto Skills Center. Monday Night Football holiday event, now expanded at the Enlisted Club combines to two days and situated in an Monday football with ice hockey in easy-to-find locale. Join the Water aerobics class, 6 p.m. November. This month five holiday bargain hunters at at the Aquatics Center. pairs of tickets to the Nov. 20 Kris Kringle Mart 11 a.m. - 4 Monday Night Football at Colorado College vs. p.m. Nov. 19, and 9 a.m. - 2 event is a sell-out every year. $2 off any lunch item of $4 or the Enlisted Club. Free food, Michigan Tech hockey game p.m. Nov. 20 at the Club. Tickets go on sale Monday at more, $3 off the price drink specials and prizes. Doors will be given away at each of As part of the holiday the Enlisted Club. Adults are of evening buffets, just $2 open at 4 p.m. the Nov. 8 and 15 Monday tradition, the Enlisted Club $6.95, children are $4.95, no club dues for ranks E-1 thru Night Football. The match up hosts its annual Breakfast tickets will be available at the E-4 and a membership draw- Tuesday between the two hockey rivals with Santa 8 a.m. - noon Nov. door the day of the event. ing Friday nights in Kick’s Officer's Club offers two- will be at 7:05 p.m. Nov. 20 at 27. Santa arrives at 9 a.m. November also con- Lounge with at least $25 for-one dinner specials from 6 to the World Arena. Children 12 and younger can cludes the club membership awarded each week to a 8 p.m. Monday Night Football enjoy face painting, cookie drive. Members of the club Peterson AFB Club Member. Wednesday at the club is a chance to decorating, caricature draw- can give the gift of member- For more information, watch the game on a big- ing and a photo with Santa. ship to a friend. Among the call the Peterson Enlisted Basic, Intermediate and screen TV, eat free food, enjoy Tickets are limited as this benefits Club members enjoy Club at 556-4194. Advanced Framing classes at the Community Activities Center. 556-1733 ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU Aerobics class at 12:05 or Friday Saturday Sunday 5:10 p.m. Today Back to Basics Circuit Lunch: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Course can assist with staying Fit Simmered Corn Baked Fish Baked Fish Savory Baked Stir Fry Beef with Oven Fried Fish Mr. Z Baked Chicken Beef Beef and Corn Pie Hungarian Chicken Broccoli Cantonese to Fight at 11 a.m. For more infor- Pepper Steak Pineapple Chicken Roast Turkey Goulash Swedish Turkey Nuggets Spareribs mation, call 556-4462. Pasta Primavera Yankee Pot Roast Potatoes Barbecue Meatballs Loin Strip Steak Grilled Mustard Mashed Potatoes Crispy Potato Pea and Pepper Chicken Creole Shrimp Mushroom and Chicken Breast Helpful Numbers Steamed Rice Wedges Rice Parsley Buttered Baked Potatoes Onion Sauce Baked Macaroni Family Advocacy 556-8943 Mixed Vegetables Simmered Corn on the Cob Potatoes Steamed Rice Baked Potatoes and Cheese Fried Okra Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Steamed Rice Cream Corn Rice Pilaf Boiled Egg Noodles Education Center 556-4064 Fried Cabbage Mustard Greens Vegetable Stir Fry Asparagus Green Beans Corn on the Cob Peas Library 556-7462 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Community Center 556-7671 Dinner: Orange-Spiced Chops Aquatics Center 556-4608 Liver with Onions Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Fitness Center 556-4462 Tempura Fried Fish Chili Mac Pot Roast Country Captain Teriyaki Chicken Beef Sukiyaki Barbecue Ham Beef Cannelloni Baked Stuff Fish Chicken Veal Parmesan Rissole Potatoes Szechwan Chicken Steak Officers’ Club 556-4181 Southern Fried Roast Loin of Pork Meat Loaf Salmon Cakes Sweet and Sour Turkey and Noodles Steamed Rice Enlisted Club 556-4194 Chicken Oven Brown Turkey a La King Filipino Rice Pork Beef Ball Stroganoff Broccoli Cottage Fried Potatoes Steamed Rice Parsley Buttered Steamed Rice Boiled Egg Noodles Youth Center 556-7220 Peas and Carrots Potatoes Steamed Rice Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Pork Fried Rice Mashed Potatoes Family Support 556-6141 Wax Beans Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower Harvard Beets Fried Cabbage Fried Cabbage Calico Corn Red Cross 556-9201 Steamed Squash Combination Okra and Tomato Succotash Glazed Carrots Spinach Glazed Carrots Succotash Gumbo Mixed Vegetables Vegetable Stir Fry Lima Beans Outdoor Recreation 556-4487 The Aragon Dining Facility announces new hours of operation, effective Oct. 1 Golf Course 556-7810 Weekdays/Weekends: Breakfast 5:30 – 8 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Dinner 4 – 6 p.m.; Holidays/Down days: Supper 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; All carry out times 7 – 9 p.m. SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 SPORTS Engineers douse Army; remain undefeated By Walt Johnson have had to get players from the player’s pool,” this year was a 32-20 victory over the Medical Group, Sports Writer Engineers’ coach Jason Linta said. another of the base’s elite teams. He said his team In the two previous seasons, the Engineers had knows how easy it will be to fall from its perch and The undefeated and defending base champion such a great balance on offense and defense that they they are taking all the necessary steps to see it doesn’t Civil Engineers intramural football team narrowly kept their opponents off balance. This year’s defense is affect its play on the field. escaped with its two-year unbeaten streak Oct. 26 when good, Linta said, but the reason the team is able to be “No one on this team has a big head – in fact we they defeated the 21st Satellite Communications undefeated at this point in the season is its offense, tell the guys to check their egos at the door. We’re con- Squadron in overtime to improve its league-leading which is rattling off points as quickly as gas prices are fident that we are as good a team as there is here, but record to 6-0. rising on the world market. we also know that we can be beaten,” Linta said. “As The victory came on the heels of the team defeat- As a game played out Oct. 20, trying to find long as we leave our egos at home we should be all ing Army Strategic Command 26-6, Oct. 20, making a weak link in the Engineers’ offense was like trying right.” the Engineers the only undefeated team in intramural to hide a tractor-trailer behind a sport utility vehicle. Another intangible that will work in the play on base so far this year. There just wasn’t a hole to be found. From the Engineers’ favor as it seeks a second consecutive title is The base’s defending champions have been on a gifted wide receivers, who seem to catch everything the experience the team brings to each game. New England Patriot-type roll over the past three sea- that hit their hands except a cold, to linemen who “It s one thing to chase the title and quite another sons. The Engineers have not lost a game on base since are excellent blockers, but according to Linta, can to defend it, but we come out here to win and have fun they were defeated in the base championship game in catch the ball effectively when needed -- this team is every game we play. We like to win and will do what- 2002. That year, the team went 11-2 and since then has a machine on offense. ever it takes to win. I like to tell the guys we can have put together an 18-0 record. “We have a lot of speed on this team and a lot of all the fun we want after we win,” Linta said. “I’m driv- Watching the Engineers in their pre-game warm- weapons to choose from. Even the linemen on this team en to succeed because I’ve been in seven championship up gives a good idea why this team is so good. Most of are weapons,” Linta said. “Because we have so many games during my military career and last year was the the team consists of members of the base fire depart- weapons and because the league is now a seven-man first time I won one. We know how difficult it is to win ment and the fire fighter brotherhood is evident as the league, it’s opened the field up more and teams are able a championship so we will stay focused.” team gets loose and prepares for a game. From one to take advantage of its offensive strengths more.” team member affectionately nicknamed “Leon,” after Linta said another reason for the success of the Answers to the puzzle from Page 11. the fictitious character in a national beverage commer- team is its commitment to fitness and desire to be cial, to other examples of the closeness between team- above the standard set for team play. Usually in intra- mates, one can see the bond that binds the champions mural football, the difference between one elite team together. and another is its ability to have the edge in intangibles. This year, the Engineers had to go to the players’ “We take a team approach into every game we pool to fill its roster. Even the athletes on this team that play. We started working out together about a month aren’t part of the fire department mix into the group, before the season began; we called it a camp, just to get effectively making it a unit that thinks as one. That’s an the kinks out,” Linta said. “We may change a few things important advantage for the champions, considering it here and there, depending on our opponents, but for the had to incorporate new people into its scheme this year. most part we have the same approach to every game.” “A lot of people think CE is big squadron with all Linta said the team is happy but not overly kinds of talented athletes. We have our share of good satisfied with the beginning of the season, and why athletes but this year we are a little thin, so much so we not? The team’s closest game on the scoreboard SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 15 www.peterson.af.mil SPORTS College\NFL Davis Thuis chose the most winning teams in the Oct. 28 edition of the Space Observer's “Pete's Pigskin Picks” with 11 out of 16 games. Tune in each week as members of Peterson Air Force Base challenge one James Clark Jason Linta Andrea Long Daniel Money another in a football duel. NORAD NORTHCOM Fire Department N-NC JZ CIFC 21 CES/CEF Air Force at Army Army Army Air Force Air Force Colorado at Kansas Colorado Colorado Kansas Colorado Minnesota at Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Notre Dame at Tennessee Tennessee Tennessee Notre Dame Notre Dame Oklahoma State at Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Arizona at Miami Miami Miami Miami Arizona Chicago at N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants N.Y. Giants Cleveland at Baltimore Cleveland Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Dallas at Cincinnati Dallas Cincinnati Dallas Dallas Houston at Denver Denver Denver Houston Denver Kansas City at Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Kansas City Tampa Bay Kansas City Minnesota at Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis Indianapolis New England at St. Louis New England New England New England New England N.Y. Jets at Buffalo Buffalo N.Y. Jets N.Y. Jets N.Y. Jets Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Philadelphia Pittsburgh Philadelphia Philadelphia Washington at Detroit Detroit Detroit Washington Detroit