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Base Briefs 527th Aggressor Squadron Change of Command Lt. Col. Michael Hough succeeded Lt. Col. Miguel Colon as commander of the 527th Space Aggressor Squadron in a ceremony at the Space Aggressor Warehouse here, July 2. Colonel Colon is the Deputy Commander of the 595th Space Group here. Volunteers needed July 17-18 for base picnic Volunteers are needed to help with the annual base picnic. Set-up crews are required on both days from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. to man the events, such as cooking, serving, monitoring the infl atables, etc. Tear-down crews are needed from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 18 only. To volunteer, contact the Military Personnel Element at 567-5900. For information, contact Airman 1st Class Brendan Kiser of the 50th Force Support Squadron at 567-5900. Crafters, vendors wanted for July 18 base picnic Craft ers and vendors are needed to participate in the Fourth Annual Craft U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster and Vendor Show at the base picnic Parade kicks off 68th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days July 18. Members of the 50th Space Wing march as participants in a parade down Tejon Street here July 8. The parade kicked off the 68th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust To reserve your space, there is a $20 Rodeo, which runs nightly from July 9 through July 12. nonrefundable registration fee. For information and an applica- tion, please contact Seth Cannello of the 50th Force Support Squadron at 567-6658. Acting SECAF Donley shares his perspective Retirement ceremony to By Ed White honor Schriever’s command Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Th e U.S. Air Force Core Values of Integrity chief First, Service Before Self and Excellence in Colonel Teresa Djuric, Commander, All We Do will remain in place, said Acting Holm Accession & Development Center Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley cordially invites you to a ceremony during his fi rst visit to an Air Force base since honoring Command Chief Master Sgt. being named to the position. Clarence H. Moore, 50th Space Wing on In a candid town-hall style meeting with the occasion of his retirement from the members of Air Force Space Command, United States Air Force at 9 a.m. July 18 Mr. Donley directly addressed the position at the DeKok Building here. A reception he fi nds himself in as the newly appointed will immediately follow. Military dress Acting Secretary of the Air Force, eff ective will be the uniform of the day. Civilian about two weeks ago. dress will be daily attire. “We are working through the issues con- For more information, contact Staff fronting the Air Force,” he said, referring to Sgt. Claudia Puentes of 50th Space the nuclear enterprise issues and others that Wing at 567-5691. caused his predecessor to resign. “We need to build back inner confi dence in our Air Force Car, truck and motorcycle and we need to rebuild our credibility.” show to be held at base Mr. Donley outlined three perspectives he brings to this position based on his previous picnic experience. Schriever personnel can enter a car, “Th e fi rst thing you will get from me is truck, or motorcycle in the auto show ‘jointness,’“ he said. “Th e Air Force is one U. S. Air Force photo by Duncan Wood at this year’s base picnic July 18. part of a big team.” Participants need to arrive between 8 Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley (left) is greeted by Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander of He outlined some of the ways the Air Force Air Force Space Command (right) and Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of U.S. Northern Command and the a.m. and 9 a.m., to park their vehicles. contributes to the ongoing joint fi ght in Iraq, Pre-registration is required. Call Bill North American Aerospace Defense Command upon his arrival at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Mr. Donley Afghanistan and the Global War on Terror visited four bases on July 1-2 to discuss his perspectives and address the issues facing the Air Force. Clearwater of the 50th Contracting both in the United States and around the Squadron at 567-3850 or Sharon Merrill world. tion from them as well, as these warfi ghters Aft er addressing his overall concerns, Mr. of the 50th Contracting Squadron at “I know the Air Force is contributing lots all expressed their desire to heal quickly and Donley spoke to the issue closest to AFSPC 567-3889. All drivers are required to have of mission sets and capabilities, and it is an get back in the fi ght. He also recognized those right now. a driver’s license, proof of insurance and impressive array, I can tell you,” said Mr. who stand behind and support the people on “Th e Air Force’s credibility has been tar- vehicle registration documents. Donley. the pointed end of the spear. nished, and we need to rebuild it,” he said. For more information, contact Bill A related theme is the support to the Global His third theme is the welfare of Airmen. “Th e Air Force leadership needs to develop a Clearwater of the 50th Contracting War on Terrorism. He explained that the Air Force is a technol- roadmap for the nuclear enterprise to put us on Squadron at 567-3850. “Th is is a priority for this Air Force,” ogy-driven service, but it’s most important the right track for stewardship of the nuclear More Briefs page 6 he said. “We have over thirty thousand asset is the knowledge, experience and com- mission that the defense establishment and Airmen deployed around the world en- mitment of the people who make it all work the American people expect from us. gaged in the Global War on Terror in Iraq to support the warfi ghter. “Th ere is no quicker route to recovery than Inside and Afghanistan.” “Th e welfare of our Airmen is very im- the power of tens of thousands of Airmen Commentary ...... 3 One of his fi rst acts upon appointment was portant to me, and I will try to strike the and civilians rededicating themselves to the Change of Commands ...... 5 to visit Walter Reed Hospital and speak with best balance in the Air Force budget between high standards of excellence that have always Cyber Warriors ...... A1 wounded Airmen. From this visit he gained equipment needs and our people,” said Mr. been the hallmark of the world’s best Air an appreciation of their sacrifi ces and inspira- Donley. Force,” he said. Schriever Sentinel 2 July 10, 2008

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PUBLISHER Show proper respect to U.S. fl ag Lon P. Matejczyk Commentary by Maj. Kelli A. Molter displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated [email protected] What I did fi nd was the following: Air Force Services Combat Operations Division Š Th e fl ag should never touch anything be- during hours of darkness. Editorial Š WASHINGTON (AFPN) — We mark the neath it such as the ground, fl oor, or water. When the fl ag is displayed from a staff pro- Editor jecting from a window sill, balcony or front of a 232nd birthday of our nation this week, and Š Th e fl ag, when it is in such condition that it building, the union of the fl ag should be placed Mike Boyd proud citizens across the country will display is no longer a fi tting emblem for display, should at the peak of the staff unless the fl ag is at half- [email protected] the American fl ag throughout the Fourth of July be destroyed in a dignifi ed way, preferably by weekend as a celebration of our independence staff . ADVERTISING burning. — some of them incorrectly. Š When displayed either horizontally or verti- I read on and found more code my dad and cally against a wall, the union should be upper- Advertising Director/GM Independence Day reminds me of growing up others might fi nd surprising and useful — most and to the fl ag’s own right — that is, to the Tex Stuart with a proud, passionately patriotic father — an Army and Berlin Airlift veteran — who vigor- particularly as we display the stars and stripes observer’s left . When displayed in a window, the [email protected] ously coached me and my sisters in proper fl ag throughout neighborhoods, parks and parades fl ag should be displayed in the same way, with Tammy Fogall handling, including keeping the fl ag from touch- this weekend. the union or blue fi eld to the left of the observer in the street. [email protected] ing the ground and the consequences of having to burn it should we fall short in that duty. Check out these codes here: Š When used on a speaker’s platform, the Heidi Gamer Th is rule has always occurred to me as drastic, Š It is universal custom to display the fl ag fl ag — if displayed fl at — should be displayed [email protected] so I checked the Federal Flag Code (Public Law only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and Kathleen Gannon 94-344) to corroborate it and discovered it wasn’t on stationary fl ag staff s in the open. However, See Respect page 9 [email protected] necessarily so. when a patriotic eff ect is desired, the fl ag may be Linda Stuart [email protected] Any drinking means no driving Classifi ed Ad Manager Heidi Witherington Commentary by Th e offi cer said the other driver was drunk of situational and self awareness almost put me [email protected] Chief Master Sgt. Alan Houchens and was going at least 80 miles per hour when in a position I so adamantly and vehemently ART DEPARTMENT 22nd Security Forces Squadron he slammed into me. It was my second accident condemned others for. If my self-awareness MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. with a drunk driver in less than a year. was so far off , had I unknowingly driven drunk Art Director (AFPN) — Aft er 29 years, it’s still as if it hap- I healed and set out on my career as a secu- before? Rowdy Tompkins pened yesterday. And, memory means a lot at rity police law enforcement specialist. At every I thought about the many driving under the infl uence apprehensions I had made and how the [email protected] my age. chance, I would seek out the drunk drivers to I was 18 years old and driving home on a rainy see them punished while developing a zero toler- drivers almost always felt they were not drunk, Assistant Production night. I had my own car; gas was under a dollar; ance reputation. even as some poured themselves out of the car Manager my 8-track tape player was playing, and I was Fast forward ten years to my own revelation and low crawled to me. Jeff Adcox going to see the world at the expense of the Air where the cuisine of unit barbecues fl owed from Th ese situations have convinced me law en- forcement alone is not the key to DUI prevention, [email protected] Force. a keg. the primary tenants must include education and A set of headlights appeared in my lane, and I intended to drive, knowing I was not drunk. prevention. Th is takes a concentrated eff ort by with no time to react, we impacted. Th e hood I was well trained in the eff ects of alcohol and all Airmen, which is why the wing commander much too smart to drive drunk. Th e unit had folded. Th e engine pushed through the dashboard, has asked for an action group to work in the received portable breath tests, and I was curi- and I was slammed into the windshield. education and prevention arenas. Blinded by the blood pouring from my head ous to see how they worked but unsure if I had In the next couple of days a call-to-arms will wounds, I climbed from the wreckage. 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Prices do not include Push, Pull, Drag or 1000 gallons of gas Š Strong man/woman challenge at 11:30 a.m. at Hahn Avenue Š K9 demonstration at 11:30 a.m. at the soft ball fi eld Š Group All-Star Soft ball Championship game at 12:30 p.m. at the soft ball fi eld Just Minutes North of Academy Just Minutes North of Academy Š Ice cream eating contest at 1 p.m. at the youth event area www.medved.comwww.medved.com Š Tug-O-War at 1 p.m. at the south end of the soft ball fi eld Š Tricycle relay races at 1 p.m. at Hahn Avenue (888) (888)877-8123 877-8123 Ask Ask for forBrent Mark McMillen Varia Š Airman versus 5/6 Council Kickball game at 1:30 p.m. at the soft ball fi eld Schriever Sentinel July 10, 2008 5 50th CES welcomes Former 2nd SOPS offi cer newest commander to command 50th OSS By Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster By Staff Sgt. Don Branum 50th Space Wing Public Affairs 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Th ink of any civil engineering squad- A former operations offi cer for Schriever’s ron on any Air Force base, and thoughts of own 2nd Space Operations Squadron returned heavy duty trucks and equipment come to to assume command of the 50th Operations mind. Th ings were no diff erent during the Support Squadron in a ceremony June 19 in 50th Civil Engineering Squadron change- the DeKok Building Atrium here. of-command ceremony here June 30. Lt. Col. Harold “Stormy” Martin suc- With a 19-ton road grader serving as a ceeded Lt. Col. William “Bud” Robey, who backdrop, Lt. Col. Daniel J. Clairmont as- will attend the Air War College at Maxwell sumed command of the squadron, replacing Air Force Base, Ala. Lt. Col. Timothy Fuller, who will become Colonel Martin returns to Schriever Chief of the Civil Engineering Operations from a role at Headquarters Air Force Support Branch, Air Combat Command, Space Command as the Command Lead Langley AFB, Va. for Positioning, Navigation and Timing Colonel Clairmont received his com- at Peterson AFB. His other assignments mission through the Air Force ROTC in include Director of the Air Force Deputy 1989 aft er graduating from Western New Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations England College in Springfi eld, Mass. His Action Group at the Pentagon, liaison to the past assignments include Chief of Mission National Reconnaissance Offi ce at Onizuka U.S. Air Force photo Realignment, 22nd CES at March AFB, U.S. Air Force photo Air Force Station, Calif., and crew command- Lt. Col. Harold “Stormy” Martin succeeded Lt. Col. Calif., Operations Flight commander, Lt. Col. Daniel Clairmont assumed command of the er and chief of operations scheduling for 1st William “Bud” Robey in a ceremony June 19 in the 673rd CES at Eareckson Air Station, Ark., 50th Civil Engineering Squadron in the heavy equip- SOPS here. He deployed as an executive of- DeKok Building Atrium here. Colonel Martin, a for- Chief of Environmental Compliance, ment shop here June 30. Colonel Clairmont replaced fi cer during Operations Desert Shield and mer operations offi cer with the 2nd Space Operations 86th CES, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Lt. Col. Timothy Fuller, who will become Chief of the Desert Storm to the 801st Provisional Air Squadron here, is the former Command Lead for Operations Flight commander, 786th CES, Civil Engineering Operations Support Branch, Air Refueling Wing and for the 801st Provisional Positioning, Navigation and Timing at Peterson AFB. Ramstein AB, Operations Flight com- Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va. Bomb Wing Logistics Deputate at Moron Colonel Robey will be attending the Air War College mander, 325th CES, Tyndall AFB, Fla., Air Base, Spain. at Maxwell AFB, Ala. in residence at Maxwell AFB, Ala., Air Chief of Operations and Readiness, United Colonel Martin graduated from Purdue Command and Staff College and Air War States Central Command, Shaw AFB, University, IN., in 1986 and received a com- Service Medals, three Air Force College by correspondence. S.C., Chief of Incident Management and mission through Offi cer Training School Jan. Commendation Medals and two Southwest His awards include a Bronze Star Medal, Modernization, ACC, Langley AFB, and 27, 1988. His military education includes Air Asia Service Medals. four Meritorious Service Medals, three Air Chief of CE Operations Support Branch, War College by correspondence, and Air As commander of the 50th OSS, Colonel Force Commendation Medals, and an ACC, Langley AFB. Command and Staff College and Squadron Martin will be responsible for managing and Achievement Medal. Colonel Clairmont graduated from Offi cer School at Maxwell AFB. He holds conducting training programs, ensuring the As commander of the 50th CES, Colonel Western New England College, Mass., in a Bachelor of Science degree in Honors combat readiness of a 530-person crew force Clairmont will be responsible for provid- 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in mechani- Mathematics from Purdue University, a that operates more than 50 Department of ing utilities, environmental services, fi re cal engineering. In 1995 he completed his Master of Science in Space Operations from Defense satellites, implementing the 50th protection, construction, operations and Master of Science in engineering and en- Webster University in Colorado Springs and Space Wing’s space weapons and tactics maintenance of real property facilities and vironmental management at the Air Force a Master of Military Operational Art and program, overseeing space modernization their supporting infrastructure for the 50th Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Science degree from ACSC. and upgrades for operations and providing Space Wing and 12 geographically sepa- AFB, Ohio. Colonel Clairmont’s military His awards include three Meritorious intelligence support to the 50th SW. education includes Squadron Offi cer School rated units worldwide.

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U.S. Senior Open | The Broadmoor July 28-August 3, 2008 | www.2008ussenioropen.com Schriever Sentinel 6 July 10, 2008 Missile wings redesignated, regain history By Ed White wings were renamed as space wings, begin- maintain, support and secure our nations and that of our allies.” Air Force Space Command Public Affairs ning an unintended move away from focus- most powerful weapons system. Th at is an To those outside of the missileer culture the Th ree of the command’s former space ing on the important mission the wings had awesome responsibility and every one of name change may be a small thing; however, wings have been redesignated to more ac- been created to perform. For the missileers, those Airmen, both out in the fi eld and at to those members of the wings now regain- curately refl ect their function. Th e 90th, 91st, the decade under the space wing designator the various headquarters understand that ing their lineage, built by fi ve generations of was a time of mixed messages. Th ere was responsibility.” Airmen before them, this is a very important and 341st Space Wings are now missile wings. a nuclear missile fl eet to maintain and ex- Th e importance of the nuclear deterrent change. Th is is the fi nal event in an action that began tremely high standards of maintenance and provided by the newly re-designated wings “Someone said a long time ago, history about a year ago. training to adhere to and yet, these Airmen was captured best by Col. Michael Morgan, gives you perspective, but heritage gives you “Today we are going back to a name of were, perhaps, the only wings in the Air Force commander, 90th Missile Wing. pride,” said Gen. C. Robert Kehler, com- historical and time-honored signifi cance, whose names did not refl ect their everyday “Many nations, many allies rely on us to mander, Air Force Space Command, at a built by a proud and illustrious past. Missiles function. provide safety and security for them. And recent museum dedication. His comment are in our blood and we are going back to our Col. Sandy Finan, the head of the nuclear part of that safety and security is providing is especially applicable to the missile wings true heritage,” said Col. Christopher Ayres, capabilities in the Air, Space and Nuclear a nuclear deterrent that insures any potential as they step off into the future, once again commander, 91st Missile Wing. Operations directorate (A3N) for Air adversary out there understands that we will bearing the designator they were meant to At the end of the Cold War, the missile Force Space Command said, “We operate, defend ourselves, ensure our survivability have. BASE BRIEFS

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo to kick off events take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16 in the Bldg. 300 For more information, contact Jenny Dillingham of the Th e Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is asking for 40 volunteers Auditorium. AFRC at 567-3920. to assist with Schriever Air Force Base night July 10. Eighteen volunteers are needed. Th e positions available Volunteer duties include security, ushering, ticket taking are morning and aft ernoon drivers, set-up and tear down Construction areas off-limits and barn and stall management. crew, and escorts. All positions will require approximately Areas north of the Main Fitness Center and Child Th e rodeo will take place at the Penrose Event Center a two-hour commitment. Development Center here are now off -limits. July 9-12. July 10 is Schriever volunteer night and is pink To volunteer or for more information, contact Tech. Th e paved running path will stay open except for the shirt night. For everyone who wears a pink shirt, the Pikes Sgt. LaDonna Burnett of the 50th Space Communications southeast loop. Th e closures are due to heavy equipment Peak or Bust Rodeo will make a donation to the Susan B. Squadron at 567-6173. traffi c and base housing construction. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. July 12 is Air Force Space For more information, contact the Main Fitness Center Command night. Troops To Teachers at 567-6628. In addition, four-person teams may sign up for the Wild Troops to Teachers is off ering a free informational lun- Cow Milking Competition, which will be held throughout cheon July 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the First Term U.S. Senior Open to sponsor military family the rodeo. Airmen Center. day For more information on the Wild Cow Milking Lunch will be provided. This briefing will explain the Competition and volunteer opportunities at this year’s Pikes teaching certification processes and programs as well as Active-duty and retired servicemembers and their families Peak or Bust Rodeo, contact Master Sgt. Jason Mitchell of the scholarships available. Bring three to four copies of will receive free admission to the 2008 U.S. Senior Open the 50th Space Communications Squadron at 567-5542. your resume and official college transcripts to speed up July 30. the process. To register, go to the following link, https:// Th e admission includes a voucher for a free meal and a Marian House Volunteers afkm.wpafb.af.mil/safb_pdc_ftac. Attendance is limited discount in the merchandise tent. Volunteers are needed to help out at the Marian House to only 40 personnel and registration is first come, first More than 150 golfers are expected to attend the 2008 Soup Kitchen July 12. serve. U.S. Senior Open, including Hale Irwin, Mark O’Meara, Th e fi rst shift , 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., is food preparation and For more information, contact Master Sgt. Scott Dillingham Tom Watson and Craig Stadler. cooking. Th e second shift , 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. is serving of the 50th Force Support Squadron at 567-5927 For more information, contact the Senior Open and clean up. Championship Offi ce at 471-6488. For more information, contact Len Packer of the National Education offi ce opens at Schriever Reconnaissance Offi ce Operations Squadron at 567-7707. Th e Peterson Air Force Base Education Offi ce now has Speakers wanted representatives here each Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. Do you like to speak in public? Are you looking to support Leave carryover extended to 75 days in the DeKok Building, Room 363. your community in a special way? Th e Speakers Bureau can Servicemembers may now carry forward up to 75 days For more information or to make an appointment, contact be a great way to do both. Th e 50th Space Wing Public Aff airs of leave for Fiscal Year 2008, according to the Secretary of the education offi ce at 556-4064. Offi ce is recruiting civilian and military volunteers to speak Defense General Counsel offi ce. at local schools, colleges, veterans meetings and more. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. David Allen of Resume basics class to be offered Topic of speech can extend beyond your career fi eld, and the 50th Comptroller Squadron at 567-5101. Schriever Airman and Family Readiness Center will hold can also include your life, military experiences and travel. Volunteers needed for bi-monthly blood a resume class from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 31. 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What started as the simple idea of a clock in space with the movement of freight has made a logistical revolution.” Agriculture: Precision agriculture is now changing the way an absolutely known location to aid the U.S. military in “Th e promise of GPS Technology for increasing safety farmers and agribusiness view the land from which they reap navigation has given birth to a technological explosion with and security, reducing congestion, and improving effi ciency their profi ts. Precision agriculture is an information-based reverberations throughout the world. Not only are Americans are limitless. Quite simply, GPS has become the enabling agricultural system designed to improve the agricultural empowered by this technology, scientists from Asia, aviators technology for transportation,” said Jeff rey N. Shane, Under process by precisely managing each step of the planting, and airport managers in Africa and farmers in Europe are Secretary for Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation. fertilizing, growing and harvesting processes to ensure maxi- becoming safer and more productive because of it. Aviation: GPS provides new and more effi cient routes that mum agricultural production and continued sustainability What is being done with this “very accurate clock?” On save carriers money and get passengers to their destinations of the natural resources. Th e end result is that farmers and the military side it provides precision strike capabilities, faster. Th e U.S. government GPS webpage says that, “the trend ranchers can now manage their land by the square yard the locations of friendly forces and vehicles, timing and toward an Area Navigation concept means a greater role for instead of the square mile. much, much more. GPS. Area Navigation allows aircraft to fl y user-preferred Environment: Opportunities for GPS technologies to serve Th e military was the earliest and most noted benefi ciary routes from waypoint to waypoint, where waypoints do not the environment are constantly being exploited and devel- of GPS technology, and probably is the user that comes to depend on ground infrastructure.” oped. Technology writer Elwyn McLachlan with Trimble mind fi rst for most people. However, the civilian world has Marine: GPS provides the fastest and most accurate meth- Navigation Ltd. wrote “Forest and natural resource applica- benefi ted tremendously from GPS, too, and much less is od for mariners to navigate, measure speed, and determine tions can achieve signifi cant gains through employing GPS data collection technologies. known about that aspect of the story. location. Th is enables increased levels of safety and effi ciency “Where previously data was collected using pen and paper, “GPS is not just an American capability,” General Hyten for mariners worldwide. Marine users need very specifi c estimating locations on paper maps, or using a compass and said. “GPS has become the gold standard for the world. Our information relating to the sea bed, navigable channels, and chain to determine positions, GPS systems have allowed data job is to maintain that gold standard. And we are going to do other pieces of maritime data that enables them to navigate collection to be streamlined, and result in more accurate it because it is critical to so many capabilities in the military safely. 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In addi- control facility in the “No NOG, No Nothing” … that is the years running, and they represented tion, a good portion continental United battle-cry heard around the world as the the 50th Space Wing in two of three of phone service to States, the best Defense men and women of the 50th Network Guardian Challenge competition events DOD installations in the Switched Network and Operations Group provide around the (Operations and Communications) Pacifi c Th eater goes the best Defense Red clock space and cyberspace combat ef- to help bring home the 2008 Aldridge through Schriever Switch Network. In fects . While American government and Trophy as the “Best Space Operations circuits. 2007, we won the businesses have come to rely on satellites Wing” in Air Force Space Command. Th e Missile best DSN switch and satellite communications like the Defense Agency and were runners- timing and navigation signal broadcasts Wired for Success at Schriever also up for best large from GPS for agricultural operations, In the satellite communications relies on 50th SCS’ tech control facil- ATM, stock market transactions, etc… business, what goes up must fi rst go capabilities. One ity and best DRSN to unmanned aerial vehicle pilots con- down. Approximately 1500 circuits (the notable example was switch. trolling their aircraft from thousands of most in the command) run beneath Operation Burnt Frost, in Even as the Air Force has miles away to critical weather forecast- Schriever’s soil, carrying telephone con- which the U.S. military shot down restructured its communications ing reports for pilots fl ying anywhere in versations and computer network traffi c a satellite whose onboard hydrazine squadrons to two fl ights, the 50th SCS the world, the “satellite fl yers” have come to destinations around the world. Th e could have posed a health risk had the has grown to four. Two — the plans to rely on the Air Force Satellite Control 50th Space Communications Squadron satellite reentered the Earth’s environ- fl ight and base support operations fl ight Network and communications links to is responsible for making sure people ment intact. — conform to the Air Force standard provide their combat and civil eff ects. As who need phone, network and mission “Our people and systems part- structure. A third fl ight operates mis- you’ll hear the 50th NOG Commander, data delivery service — including warf- nered with the folks at U.S. Strategic sion communication systems, and a Col Robert Skinner, say, “Without the ighters overseas and at 99 Department Command at Off utt AFB, Neb.,” fourth handles the Major Command 50th NOG, these multibillion and mil- of Defense installations — have it when Colonel Routsis said. “We provided the Communications Coordination Center lion dollar satellites will eventually turn they need it. command-and-control loop for that mission that recently moved here. into space debris.” “A lot of people think that the 50th shoot down — the Joint Functional Th e MCCC’s mission is cyberspace In a nutshell, the 50th NOG lies SCS does communications support Component Command for Integrated situational awareness, Colonel Routsis at the intersection of operations and for the AFSCN, and yes, we do that,” Missile Defense’s Senior Communicator said. Th e center works with Air Combat support in providing assured access to explained Lt. Col. Donovan Routsis, said they couldn’t have completed that Command and Air Force Cyber space and cyberspace anytime, any- the 50th SCS commander. “Th at’s a mission without our support.” Command (Provisional) to monitor where and have been at the top of their big part of our mission — we provide Th e importance of 50th SCS’ involve- mission-specifi c communications ser- game since the late 1950s. While the communications support for military ment in DOD missions brings plenty of vices across AFSPC. offi cial lineage dates back to 1965 and satellite communications and GPS. scrutiny. In the past eight months, the Th e squadron’s challenge will be to the 1879th Communications Squadron, But at the same time, we also support squadron has undergone four separate keep its team working together seam- the 50th NOG actually can trace a “dual a global communications mission and inspections: DISA conducted a perfor- lessly as the unit grows to meet future lineage” back to 1959 and the 6594th the Joint Task Force for Global Network mance evaluation to examine how the mission requirements. Test Wing that operated the Air Force Operations.” 50th SCS operates the 22 DISA nodes “It’s been a very busy year for us,” he Satellite Control Facility focused on As Mr. Brian Wright, who doubles that they support and later conducted said. “We had 37 people deployed in the supporting the CORONA Spy Satellite as the squadron’s Policy and Standards an enhanced compliance validation. last Air and Space Expeditionary Force Program. Today, the 50th NOG’s space Flight Chief as well as the 50th Space Air Force Space Command inspected bucket, and most of our operations and cyberspace warriors control the Air Wing’s Chief of Maintenance, points the squadron’s information assurance centers during the AEF rotation are go- Force Satellite Control Network and a out, “We’re one of six DISA multifunc- program and later returned to evaluate ing 24/7. When I fi rst got here, our tech vast array of computer and communica- tion switches in the continental United 50th SCS during the wing’s Operational controllers were 125-percent manned tions networks that stretch around the States. All other bases in DOD get Readiness Inspection. — and now we’re sitting at 68 percent world, touch every military service and their phone service from one of those In each of the inspections, 50th SCS with cross-training and force reduction. aff ect everything from morale calls to switches.” excelled. Indeed, the squadron’s perfor- Th ese are the people who are the heart President and Secretary of Defense com- When warfi ghters make morale calls mance has led to prestigious awards in and soul of our circuits, so it’s been a munications. Colonel Skinner pointed from Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere 2006 and 2007. real challenge.” “Two years ago (in 2006), we won out that, “Th e sun never sets on the 50th else around the world, they talk to a Building the Future NOG.” Schriever operator. Th e operators handle three major DISA awards,” Colonel Contractors are an integral part of the teams that work throughout the NOG. Th e Program Management Offi ce Pictured here is one of two Colorado Tracking Station ra- manages contracts that sustain the base domes at Schriever Air Force Base. The tracking station, network infrastructure, the AFSCN and callsign PIKE, is one of eight Air Force Satellite Control other vital areas of not only the NOG’s Network ground stations that the 50th Network Opera- mission, but the entire 50th Space Wing. tions Group operates at sites around the world. PMO works diff erently in AFSPC than in other major commands, said PMO director Mike Schlitter, who came here aft er working at Hanscom AFB, Mass. Th e 50th Space Wing’s PMO specializes in buying services, rather than products or research. One such service is the Network Space and Operations Maintenance contract, valued at more than $400 million. Th e 50th SW conducted a two-year-long source selection process before award- ing the contract to Harris Technical Services Corporation earlier this year, Mr. Schlitter said. “We partner with contracting offi cers in the 50th Contracting Squadron’s to form the 50 SW’s Acquisition Center of Excellence and to perform the source selection,” Mr. Schlitter said. “What that means is that you (the customer) defi ne what you need and put it out as a request for proposal for everyone to see. Bidders See NOG, next page A2 JulyJune 10, 26, 2008 2008 JulyJune 10, 26, 2008 2008 A3 NOG continued from previous page real-time changes for high priority satellite supports and emergencies. come back with proposals, you evaluate the “We currently execute about 400 to 500 proposals, and you award the contract.” satellite supports daily,” said 22nd SOPS But the PMO’s involvement doesn’t end commander Lt. Col. Steven Staats. “We with the award. “Aft er that, or in addition support 25 diff erent operations centers and to that, PMO administers the contract in more than 140 active satellites on the net- conjunction with 50th CONS and with the work. Managing the AFSCN and operating customer,” Mr. Schlitter said. “We make the remote tracking stations are both 24/7 sure the contractor delivers what they’re critical mission operations.” getting paid to deliver.” In the last year, the Creating and managing the Network program management professionals have Tasking Order, or NTO, is no easy task. The 50th Network Operations Squadron done just that … the contractors perform- NASA, the National Reconnaissance Offi ce, maintains a detachment at Diego Garcia, ing on the two largest wing contracts have other space operations squadrons and British Indian Ocean Territory, as part of its reached an all-time high operational perfor- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric worldwide Air Force Satellite Control Network mance rating. Administration are among the diverse array mission. Another Air Force Space Command mission, the Ground-Based Electro-Optical Many bases’ acquisition missions focus of customers who may need the AFSCN’s around either products — the F-35 Joint Deep Space Surveillance system, also has a communications capability at any given tracking station at Diego Garcia. Strike Fighter is one example — or con- time. U.S. Air Force photo cept. Mr. Schlitter worked in Research, “Th ere are so many amazing things be- Development, Test and Engineering at ing done by national security space pro- Hanscom AFB. Prior to his job at Hanscom grams,” Colonel Staats said. “Th e diversity AFB, Mr. Schlitter, a former F-4 Phantom of comprehensive support to the (U.S. pilot and Vietnam veteran, worked in the Central Command) area of responsibility private sector for 25 years. and the people in the middle of the current “Here, the knowledge of how important fi ght is just amazing. When I look at the the support is aft er the weapon system is volume of combat eff ects that the nation up — and a satellite’s a weapon system — is can provide through space assets — intel, inherent in the people who operate it and MILSATCOM, missile warning, weather, make it do what it’s supposed to do. Th at is GPS — we support almost every AFSPC support. And combined with maintenance, mission through this one weapons system, that becomes sustainment. If you’re fl ying a the AFSCN. Th at’s just amazing and it’s an fi ghter on a mission, initially you’re not so honor.” concerned about what happens if you run But it’s also a careful balancing act. out of fuel. But when you hit bingo fuel, “We receive requests and requirements and you’re looking around to see if there’s for support from all of our users anywhere a tanker out there somewhere ... they’re a between two weeks and 72 hours in ad- service. Th ey’re your sustainment.” vance,” Dariel Baker, 22nd SOPS Network Awareness of the sustainment side of the Scheduler, explained. “Daily, we deconfl ict equation is something Mr. Schlitter said these against one another and any mainte- he would take with him if he returned to a nance or downtime requirements for a 24 more traditional systems program offi ce. hour period. Once deconfl iction has been “It’s like, ‘What comes fi rst, the cart or completed, we publish the NTO. Aft er dis- the horse?’ I think sometimes the Systems tribution of the NTO, we continue to work Program Offi ce think the cart comes fi rst,” with requests for change, new supports, he said. “It really vehicle emergen- doesn’t — the cies, or anything horse comes that would cause fi rst. But if it’s “We have the desire, and we have the expertise a change to the a good horse, it to be more involved in any application where schedule. Even tells you how to good business decisions are needed ...” when we publish design the cart. the NTO, we’re If you design the – Mike Schlitter still making 100 initial weapon Director, Program Management Offi ce to 120 real time system properly, changes to it per you make the day.” sustainment and “Th e AFSCN is critical to the space mis- photo by Michael Tolzmann services piece of it a whole lot easier.” sion, and the Air Force mission as well, ech. Sgt. Bryan Schubert watches a moving satellite dish as it tracks a satellite across the northern photo by Tech. Sgt. Johnny L. Saldivar olar sky Jan. 25 at Detachment 3 on Thule Air Base, Greenland. Thule AB Airmen with two major Mr. Schlitter says he sees the PMO tak- AFSCN operations teams do much more Tech Sgt. Paul Hagood monitors a Mobile Viper System while on a C-17 Globemaster on an air base in Southwest Asia Feb 19. Sergeant Hagood pace missions support Air Force Space Command contribute to the space mission here. Sergeant can monitor the aircraft position, signal strength and equipment status. He was deployed to the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron ing on a larger role in future acquisitions than simply support the space mission” said chubert is currently assigned with the 2nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base. from the 50th Space Communications Squadron at Schriever when this photo was taken and has since returned to the 50th SCS. not just in 50th NOG but throughout the Captain Brad Morrell, 22nd SOPS Network Schriever AFB. Crew Commander. “We have a lot more potential to off er “We work directly with almost every than we have historically to the wing and to AFSPC mission area on a real time ba- AFSPC,” he said. “We have the desire, and sis, 24/7, every day of the year, he added. we have the expertise to be more involved “Support provides an inaccurate picture. We in any application where good business are here, with our users; they can’t operate decisions are needed, and that goes beyond their missions without us. And in my mind, acquisition or source selection. We have that goes beyond being a support role into people who have very good business sense being a true mission partner.” and the capability to improve processes in a lot of diff erent areas where we haven’t previ- Environmental Stewardship ously been involved. We’re ready to help Th e eighth worldwide antenna site is wherever we can to support the mission of operated by the 23rd SOPS at new Boston the 50th SW.” AFS, N.H., and they do it exceedingly well. In 2007, they set a station record 27,200 Talking to Satellites satellite contacts and two of the three duty Even the most exotic satellites are useless crews exceeded 10,000 supports without a if they can’t perform their missions for peo- personnel error. With operations running ple on the ground. Oft en the link between smoothly, they can focus on additional people on the ground and satellites in orbit priorities. is the Air Force Satellite Control Network, Taking care of the environment is a top which is operated in a complementary man- priority for any Air Force installation. Th is ner by every operations squadron in the is especially evident at New Boston AFS, NOG. N.H., 2,800 acres of rich, colorful New At the forefront of AFSCN operations England forest. A contractor is in the fi rst is the 22nd Space Operations Squadron, stages of making sure people can enjoy New which operates seven of the eight worldwide Boston’s natural beauty for years to come. remote tracking stations. Th e 22nd SOPS “Back in the early ‘40s, this installa- manages the overall AFSCN operations and tion was a bombing range near Grenier produces the Network Tasking Order, which Army Air Field,” explained Lt. Col. Kevin photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Guy is akin to the common Air Tasking Order Reigstad, who commands New Boston’s Mitch Tharaldson, Col. Stephen Tanous, Lt. Col. Sam McNiel and Army Lt. Col. Martha Kiene break in the “air world”. Th e Network Tasking 23rd SOPS. “Th ey’d drop bombs into Joe ground on the construction phase for a new satellite control facility at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., Jan. Order determines what and when organi- English Pond.” photo by Duncan Wood 23. The new facility will house the 21st Space Operations Squadron, which will move to Vandenberg zations are allocated time on the AFSCN Th ose bombs didn’t always explode. For n Air Force Satellite Control Network scheduler with the 22nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever maintains the Network Air Force Base in 2011. Colonel Tanous is the 30th Space Wing commander; Colonel McNiel is the 21st SOPS commander, and Colonel Kiene represents the Army Corps of Engineers. and has enough fl exibility to accommodate See NOG, page A4 asking Order here March 12. Schedulers make up to 120 changes daily to support between 400 and 500 satellite contacts. July 10, 2008 Satellite Flyer Online A4 June 26, 2008 www.schriever.af.mil

NOG, continued from page A2 off the installation and even onto local roads. that matter, they didn’t always hit the “We shouldn’t have to close anything pond. down unless we identify a live round; “We did a surface walk of the installa- then we’d truly start impacting what’s tion a few years ago, with people spread going on. We are doing everything we 50 feet apart,” Colonel Reigstad said. can to minimize impact to AFSCN op- “We drew a new map based on that erations and the local community. “ survey and ended up with about 1,200 UXO clearance is the largest environ- of our 2,800 acres closed off for most mental operation at New Boston AFS, activities.” but it’s not the only one. New Boston Included in the closed-off area is AFS personnel manage threatened 23rd SOPS’ mission operations area. species such as Blanding’s Turtles and Surveyors in 2006 found a 100-pound coordinate controlled burns on station unexploded ordnance just 300 feet from with state and local agencies. the squadron’s operations building. A “We have a forest, and we have to Reserve explosive ordnance disposal manage it responsibly,” Steve Najjar, the U.S. Air Force photo team piled 500 sandbags over the bomb station’s Natural Resources lead said. The Air Force recently began an effort to remove unexploded ordnance from Joe to protect nearby facilities when they “Th ere’s never a dull moment for things English Pond, shown here, and other areas on New Boston Air Force Station, N.H. detonated it. outside our core mission; we’re constant- The pond was used as a practice target for Army pilots during World War II. “Th e only visible damage ... was the ly working with the public to make sure top barbwire runner on the nearby cess. Th at takes a lot of careful plan- the process we will catch excellence!” they are not only aware of our activities, fence,” said Lt. Col. Dean Bellamy, 23rd ning,” Colonel McNiel added. And boy have they. Over the last two but partner with them. SOPS director of operations. In addition to 21st SOPS’ AFSCN years, the 50th NOG has garnered 6 “We’re a squadron that is not sit- Th e Air Force will begin clearing out node, the squadron will move a Defense DOD, 1 Air Force, 7 AFSPC and numer- the munitions in earnest later this year, ting still,” Colonel Reigstad continued. Satellite Communications System dual- ous wing-level awards including 6 of the Colonel Reigstad said. “We’re supporting a lot of organizations heavy earth terminal and its mission 12 available awards at last years 50th “We are the Air Force’s #1 most that are non-50th SW and non-tenants to a new facility at Vandenberg AFB. SW annual awards banquet. Th e excel- advanced project and AFSPC is giving to get them on site. Colonel Bellamy Th e new facility, also named aft er Space lence hasn’t stopped there either said us $6.5 million to perform this phase,” is working with potential tenants to Shuttle Challenger astronaut Lt. Col. Col Skinner, “We had Excellent ratings he said. “Th e contractor will conduct determine if New Boston can meet their Ellison Onizuka, will house 21st SOPS in our three major graded areas during elbow-to-elbow detection with special- needs. Just recently, we teamed with the in whatever form the squadron may the ORI and zero major defi ciencies … ized equipment to look for surface debris NRO to replace the datalink terminal on take. a truly monumental feat when you con- and pick it up. If it’s a (live) bomb, they’ll top of our operations building.” “At Vandenberg, we’ll be a tenant, so sider we’ve endured signifi cant resource explode it in place. Even as 23rd SOPS’ mission grows, its the 30th Space Wing will provide all the cuts over the last few years”. Getting the “Th e fi rst step was identifying the people remain ready to take on any chal- power, security and communications mission done — and getting it done well, problem,” he continued. “A doctor lenge, Colonel Reigstad said. infrastructure. We’ll be a much smaller as the 50th NOG has — is the result of would check you out and tell you what “We have a great team of people here,” organization,” he said. a team of people who operate together condition you were in before he treated he said. “We’re a seasoned group of Th e move is already underway — 21st seamlessly, Colonel Skinner said. “If it you. Now we know what condition we’re individuals doing the mission accurately SOPS recently activated Operating weren’t for the uniforms, you wouldn’t in with regard to UXOs, and we’re going every day. Give us a task, and we get it Location-A at Vandenberg AFB, with be able to tell who’s a DOD civilian, to try treating it. We’re not going to be done.” a DOD civilian assigned there as 21st who’s a contractor or who’s military,” done this year, but we’ll have a good idea SOPS’ on-site liaison. Th e squadron will he said. ‘We’re the most diverse and of what it will take to fi nish the removal Goodbye and Hello move more people to Vandenberg AFB geographically separated group in the process.” On the East Coast, 23rd SOPS is clean- in 2009 and 2010, and Onizuka AFS will wing and it takes this kind of teaming New Boston’s initiative is part of an ing house. On the West Coast, 21st SOPS close forever in 2011. and partnership to succeed in raising in Air Force-wide operation to clean its is also cleaning house, but of a diff erent “We’ll continue the legacy of Colonel the bar of excellence”. bases of UXOs. Th e removal program nature … they’re getting ready to leave Onizuka at Vandenberg, but we won’t Assured access to space and cy- will aff ect the base’s busy family camp- Onizuka AFS, the only home it has have the Blue Cube, which has been a berspace is one of the cornerstones of ing area, or fam camp. known since its activation more than 16 landmark of national security space America’s status as a superpower. Th e “Because so much of our area is wood- years ago. operations for 40 years,” Colonel McNiel men and women who work in the 50th ed, we have a decent-sized fam camp,” “On one hand, we’re keeping every- said. “Th ere will be no more Blue Cube.” NOG — Airmen, DOD civilians and Colonel Reigstad said. “Safety is a major thing running with a 99-plus-percent But with that sadness comes excite- contractors — recognize this. At the same consideration — our fam camp is on the mission success rate, and at the same ment at the prospect of forging a new time, we recognize the mission doesn’t north side of Joe English Pond.” Th e fam time, we’re getting ready to shut things path for the squadron at its new home. happen without taking care of our people camp has been closed since 9 Jun 08 so down at Onizuka and start them up at “We’re building a new home. Anytime according to Chief Master Sergeant that families aren’t placed at risk while Vandenberg AFB, Calif.,” said 21st SOPS you get to build a facility from the Wayne Whetsell, NOG Superintendent. teams scour the installation for UXOs. commander Lt. Col. Samuel McNiel. ground up to enable our mission and Whether it’s taking care of our deployed Th e cleanup eff ort will also require “We have to make sure the sequence of meet our needs, that’s exciting,” Colonel members’ families or the member them- close teamwork with the community events for closure and transfer is done in McNiel said. selves, our ability to focus on the mis- outside New Boston AFS’ gates. such a way that there’s no breakdown in sion hinges on how well we take care of “Jeff Oja, our UXO program manager, operations. Conclusion our folks. Th e 50th NOG’s people make is working with the local community, “We have to make sure everything at About nine months ago, Col Skinner sure whenever the military, NASA, the briefi ng local conservation organiza- Vandenberg AFB is operational before read a quote from Vince Lombardi and NRO or any other government agency tions, town leaders and Congressional we shut down critical operations at his group has adopted its message, ““We need access to space or the vast networks staff ,” Colonel Reigstad said. “Th e haz- Onizuka — but at the same time, we are going to relentlessly chase perfection, operated by the NOG, they get it…the ard radius of a 100-pound bomb is 483 have to be ready to fl ip the switch so that knowing full well we will not catch it, 50th NOG professionals, teaming with feet. If you draw a 483-foot circle around we can do the mission from Vandenberg because nothing is perfect. 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