Schriever Sentinel 2 July 10, 2008
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COLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP SCCHRIEVERHRIEVER SEENTINELNTINEL Th ursday, July 10, 2008 www.csmng.com Vol. 2 No. 28 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 .................... 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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 Th e fl ag should never touch anything be- during hours of darkness. Editorial 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 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 .