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VOL. 63 NO. 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 OBSERVERPETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Celebrating Women’s History Month

(U.S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Kirsten Aguilar as she assumes command of the 21st Mission Support Group at Patriot Park on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, June 26, 2018. With March being Women’s History Month, Aguilar encourages young female Airmen to be strong, courageous, and confident in everything they do by being the best Airmen they can be.

By Robb Lingley | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — March marks “Command is the greatest opportunity you can have, be- “My mother taught me to be strong, independent and the 32nd year of celebrating Women’s History Month for cause with command you are entrusted with caring for others, courageous and that nothing would be too difficult as long the 21st Space Wing here. Women and their contributions ensuring the mission gets done and having the opportunity as I believed in myself,” said Aguilar. “Those words gave me to national defense are celebrated regardless of nationality, to recognize the hard work of your people,” said Aguilar. the confidence to tackle challenges as they came up.” creed or background. Aguilar said her biggest learning moment as an officer Aguilar has sound advice for young female Airmen in For Col. Kirsten Aguilar, 21st Mission Support Group was when she was a young captain. She had the mentality the Air Force today. commander, Women’s History Month provides the oppor- of “keep up or get out of my way.” “Be strong, courageous and confident in everything you tunity to reflect on her career as an Air Force officer. While that certainly was an aggressive approach, she re- do by being the best Airman you can be,” said Aguilar. Aguilar comes from a military family, which inspired her to alizes now that not everyone worked at her pace and that “While it’s not easy, you can be an Airman, a wife, and a join the Air Force to do her part for her family and country. sometimes slow and steady was the right answer, because mom all at the same time. “I did want to fly fighters after watching the movie ‘Top fast and furious didn’t always work. Women’s History Month started as a national celebration in Gun,’” said Aguilar. “Unfortunately, I had poor vision and “Recognizing the strengths in others and leveraging those 1982, when Congress authorized the president to proclaim the pilot training was not an option. I would have joined the strengths, rather than trying to overrun them, was by far week beginning on March 7, 1982, as Women’s History Week. Navy but my father, a former sailor, convinced me the Air my biggest learning moment,” she said. In 1987, Congress designated the month of March as Force was the better option for me so I decided to follow in In her career Aguilar said she has been blessed to work Women’s History Month. Since 1995, Presidents Bill Clinton, my grandfather’s footsteps and join the Air Force.” with several strong female officers, enlisted and civilian George W. Bush and Barack Obama have issued a series of Aguilar said her biggest Air Force accomplishment is leaders throughout her military career, but the woman who annual proclamations designating the month of March as being able to command. has influenced her the most was without a doubt her mother. Women’s History Month.

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AFSPC HOSTS SPACE FUTURES FEMALE-SPECIFIC FLIGHT AF WEEK IN PHOTOS SAFETY TRAINING: WHAT AF WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT RIDERS NEED TO KNOW PAGE 3 PAGE 9 PAGE 12 PAGE 16 21ST SPACE WING COMMANDER’S CORNER Fight’s on! By Lt. Col. Charles Sandusky | 7TH SPACE WARNING SQUADRON “Fight’s on!” This is the rallying cry for the space enterprise. accident; our operators build combat readiness with adver- The future for the 21st SW is exciting as we bring even more Whether it is at the strategic level with the drive to develop sary-focused, threat-based advanced training. This approach capability to the fight. At 7th Space Warning Squadron, we a separate Space Force or at the unit level with a focus on gives us an edge over our adversaries, and creates operators are partnering with the Missile Defense Agency to add two threat-based, intelligence-driven mission planning, we have who are disciplined, creative and aggressive. new radars to our command and control responsibility in the not seen the same national imperative to maintain superi- We put this to the test when our team joined the fight near future. The first is the Long Range Discriminating Radar. ority in the space domain since President Kennedy’s “moon with the National Space Defense Center in the first glob- This radar will provide more refined midcourse guidance for speech” in 1961. At that time, we had a whole-of-government al exercise that missile defense interceptors. It approach that was committed to making space a policy and sy nchroni zed will also help clarify our pic- budgetary priority to defend the nation from a real threat. I efforts across the ture of the space domain with argue that we have the same confluence now – a real threat 21st SW’s radar refined space track capabilities. in the space domain and a political and budgetary focus on network to feed Combat readiness relies on Next, the Homeland Defense the importance of space superiority. on-orbit adver- a bedrock of predictive and Radar will provide addition- The 21st Space Wing is at the front edge of this fight, sary detection al missile defense capability and our operators are working hard to maintain and build and character- actionable information to defend along with added space track necessary combat readiness to meet and defeat threats in ization data to functionality. all orbital regimes. Combat readiness relies on a bedrock of the NSDC. This and protect against any threat we While capability growth is predictive and actionable information to defend and protect effort reinforced critical and modernization is against any threat we face across the space domain. The goal the notion that face across the space domain. needed, the real keys to success is to ensure our nation’s leaders and allies have a clear space unity of effort is are the enlisted and commis- domain picture. The ability to develop and maintain a clear needed to protect sioned operators who are the space domain picture allows us to fight through the fog and and defend our nation’s space assets. Following this exercise, humans in the loop. Our Airmen enable operations, spur friction inherent in the space environment. senior leaders further understood the space domain picture, innovation and assure space superiority to defend the home- However, a clear space domain picture does not happen by proving we are poised to take and maintain space superiority. land and our allies. Fight’s on!

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2 | SPACE OBSERVER THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 | WWW.CSMNG.COM AFSPC hosts Space Futures Workshop By 1st Lt. Noah Emerson | AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The Air Force Space Command Space Futures Workshop was held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, March 19-21, 2019, giving experts the chance to collaborate and predict what space will look like in the next 20-40 years. Opening remarks were provided by Maj. Gen. John Shaw, AFSPC Deputy Commander, and Dr. Richard Joseph, U.S. Air Force Chief Scientist. Shaw pointed out how space becoming a contested warfighting domain has driven dramatic changes in U.S. government and is the impetus for collaborations such as the workshop. “That’s how the most rapid change happens in human society…it’s the presence of a threat,” Shaw said. “The question is: how do you stay ahead of the threat and react quickly to threats before they get close to you. That’s a big challenge we’re facing.” Joseph summarized the importance of the workshop and of looking forward towards the future. “We have to anticipate where things are going, where the adversary is going, where the adversary can go, and then be there before they get there,” said Joseph. Joseph emphasized the need for creative, new ideas that will further advance U.S. capa- bilities and its unfettered access to space. Over the course of three days, workshop participants worked to define possible strategic future space scenarios encompassing Social, Technological, Economic, Environmental, and Political (STEEP) factors. Dr. Joel Mozer, Chief Scientist of AFSPC and organizer of the Space Futures Workshop, said the workshop is a message to U.S. agencies and their allies that they must come together in a collaborative effort for space future planning. “We need to inform our short-term decisions with a long view in mind,” Mozer said. Futures Report to be developed by workshop attendees and published in the coming months. “We need to come together, working across agencies and with industry partners to form a “The report will serve as a roadmap for the U.S. and its allies,” said Mozer. “Forty years unified front to develop a long-term plan that anticipates future scenarios.” from now, I anticipate many of our predictions of the future of space to have come true. NASA was among the agencies present at the collaborative workshop. NASA Chief Space is ever expanding and so too must our ambition.” Technologist Dr. Douglas Terrier presented the space agency’s Moon to Mars exploration AFSPC is a major command, headquartered on Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, plans within the context of the proposed FY 2020 budget. Terrier and other NASA officials focused on providing military-focused space capabilities with a global perspective to the helped shape the long-term thinking for this government-wide endeavor. joint warfighting team. The command’s mission is to provide resilient, defendable and Mozer said the workshop was not only meant to facilitate discussions, but to produce a Space affordable space capabilities for the Air Force, Joint Force and the Nation. Walking for sexual assault awareness By Robb Lingley | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS This year there will be silent witnesses • Go to a safe location away from the stationed around the track. attacker. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. an environment free from sexual assault. “Silent witnesses are synonymous with • Call 911 if you are in an emergency sit- — April is recognized as Sexual Assault The Fitness Center will have logs and a sexual assault,” said Giulio. “They’re life- uation or need immediate attention. Even if Awareness and Prevention Month across box available where people can grab a sheet sized silhouettes mounted with a story you doubt you have any visible physical in- the U.S. by both military and civilian and document how many laps or miles they around each one’s neck pertaining to sexual juries, you may be at risk for sexually trans- communities. did. On 26 April, 2019 there will be a final assault so people understand what happened mitted infections or you could be pregnant. At Peterson Air Force Base the third an- Walk-A-Lap event held at the fitness center, to an individual without using names.” • If you suspect you’ve been drugged, nual Walk-A-Lap will be held throughout where individuals can finish walking any Silent witnesses are meant as a reminder request that a urine sample be collected. April at the Fitness Center track. laps needed to meet the goal of 6,769 laps. of how many victims are out there that • Preserve all evidence of assault. Do not “Walk-a-Lap is a way to support survi- Pirrie and Sherri Giulio, 21st SW sexual people don’t know about. shower, bathe, change clothes, brush your vors of sexual assault,” said Lorinda Pirrie, assault prevention response victim advo- “When you go about your daily life you teeth, eat or drink anything. Do not clean 21st Space Wing sexual assault response co- cate, started Walk-a-Lap after seeing it was don’t know if the person next to you could up the crime scene. ordinator. “We would like to have Airmen being done at the Pentagon. They thought be a victim of sexual assault,” said Pirrie. • Ask the health care provider to conduct and civilians walk 6,769 laps. One for every it was a great idea to bring the community “Statistics show that one in six men have a sexual assault forensic exam to preserve reported sexual assault in fiscal year 2017.” together so they decided to give it a try at been sexually assaulted before the age of forensic evidence. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Peterson AFB. 18. If you look at the population of the • Write down, tape or record by any other Response team is dedicated to providing “Part of the reason the event runs month- military and how many of them are men means all the details you can recall about the best possible service to ensure that each long is the change in weather patterns along it makes it impossible to sit in a room full the assault and your assailant. person makes a smooth transition from the Front Range at this time of year,” said of men and not wonder how many have Personnel at Peterson AFB are encour- “victim” to “survivor.” Giulio. “We decided we would be better been sexually assaulted.” aged to report sexual assault by contacting They also use education and interven- able to meet our numbers if we held the Walk-a-Lap will run from April 1-26. a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at tion as the primary means of achieving event month long.” If you have been sexually assaulted: 719-556-7272.

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WWW.CSMNG.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 SPACE OBSERVER | 3 BASE BRIEFS CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP (719) 634-5905 SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PETERSON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM 235 South Nevada Avenue, PREVENTION MONTH The Peterson Air and Space Museum resumed normal hours on March Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1246. 19. Hours are Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. Starting in April, the mu- PUBLISHERCSMNCOLO ANDRADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP On April 18 the Peterson Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and seum will be open the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 9 EXECUTIVE EDITOR Response and 1 in 6 will hold a presentation at 1 p.m. at the Base Auditorium a.m. — 4 p.m. For more information, please check www.petemuseum.org, AMY GILLENTINE on “Normalizing the Conversation for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse or or call 719-556-4915. [email protected] Assault.” The SAPR staff selected this particular presentation as an effort to EDITOR CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP meet the Secretary of Defense directed initiative to address sexual assault BRYAN GROSSMAN STATIONS OF THE CROSS AND SOUP SUPPER [email protected] prevention and response for military men. The Peterson Chapel will be having Stations of the Cross and Lenten ADVERTISING soup suppers every Friday at 6 p.m. from March 8 — April 12. Attendees Interim Advertising Director BASIC EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT RELATIONS are encouraged to bring a meatless soup and/or bread to share. LOU MELLINI TRAINING FOR SUPERVISORS OF [email protected] SKIN CANCER AWARENESS SCREENING Account Executives TAMMY FOGALL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES The U.S. Air Force Academy Dermatology Clinic is offering full body skin [email protected] Training is scheduled April 23 from 8 a.m. — noon in the civilian per- cancer screening exams with a self-referral. No need to see your primary MONTY HATCH sonnel training room, building 350. The following topics will be covered: care manager. [email protected] leave, discipline, Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program Dates: April 1 - 18 JEFF MOORE and reasonable accommodation. To register for the class, email Mr. Clint Where: USAFA Dermatology Clinic (3rd floor of the Medical Group) [email protected] Who’s Eligible: Active Duty members from USAFA, Peterson Air Force KRISTIN DECOCQ Clouse at [email protected]. [email protected] Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and Schriever Air Force Base NOTE: This class does not fulfill the requirements for the mandatory ART DEPARTMENT POCs: Tech. Sgt. Daniel Pontillo supervisory and managerial training courses that are taken on-line through Art Director Air University. Contact: DSN: 719-333-5292 /Comm 719-333-5292 MELISSA EDWARDS Graphic Designers ROWDY TOMPKINS WALK-A-LAP SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS ELENA TRAPP The Society of Military Widows is open to all military widows of any Walk a lap during the month of April and show your support for sexual COLORADO branch of military service, regardless of the spouse’s rank. The Pikes Peak PUBLISHING HOUSE assault survivors at the Peterson Air Force Base track. This year’s goal is Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets on the last Wednesday Chairman of the Board 6,769 laps to represent the number of sexual assault reports made in fiscal of the month at 10:30 a.m. at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base. Call JOHN WEISS year 2017. T-Shirts and other promotional items will be available while 719-331-6689 or 260-8172 for more information. Executive Editor Emeritus supplies last. Registration forms will be available at the base gym. RALPH ROUTON Circulation Coordinator SUPERVISOR SAFETY TRAINING TIM KRANZ DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Supervisor Safety Training is a required one-time training for all super- SPACE OBSERVER The Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office is holding a free, -dou visors. The 21st Space Wing Safety Office has 11 classes available per year PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE ble elimination dodgeball tournament April 5 at 9 a.m. at the Peterson Air on the third Wednesday of every month except December. The classes are Force Base Fitness Center. To register your six — 10-man team, contact located at building 845 in room 219. For those who haven’t taken the course, [email protected] or [email protected] please contact Staff Sgt. Michael Whitley at 719-556-6345.

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Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers Group, 235 S. awareness of male sexual assault, abuse Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way By Erinn Callahan | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Prevent and Respond to Sexual Assault of Military Men. connected with the U.S. Air Force, The 1in6 program falls in step with the plan’s first two objectives, Pirrie under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — April is Sexual Assault Awareness said – extending outreach to military men and improving service members’ commercial enterprise Air Force Month, and a national nonprofit organization is coming to Peterson Air understanding of how men experience the crime. newspaper is an authorized publi- cation for members of the U.S. mil- Force Base to help alleviate the stigma surrounding the nation’s most un- “There is a lot of myths out there that only women are assaulted, and only itary services. derreported crime. men are perpetrators,” Pirrie said. “All of those are false.” Contents of the Space Observer are Matthew Ennis, president and CEO of 1in6, and vice chair Anthony Those myths often discourage men from reporting sexual abuse or assault, not necessarily the official views of, Edwards – best known as Goose in the 1986 film “Top Gun” – will pres- or endorsed by, the U.S. Govern- particularly in the military, Pirrie said. ment, the Department of Defense ent “Normalizing the Conversation for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse “There’s this expectation of people in uniform that you are strong, pow- or the Department of the Air Force. or Assault,” at 1 p.m. April 18, 2019, in the Peterson AFB auditorium in erful, in control,” she said. “So the myths are if you were sexually abused, The appearance of advertising in Building 1440. this publication, including inserts you must be weak or homosexual or asking for it.” The presentation is rooted in strong scientific evidence that shows one or supplements, does not constitute The event is open to anyone regardless of gender. Volunteer victim ad- endorsement by DoD, the Depart- of every six men nationwide has been sexually abused before the age of 18, ment of the Air Force, or CSMNG, said Lorinda Pirrie, 21st Space Wing sexual assault response coordinator. vocates also will be on hand after the program for anyone who may need of the products or services adver- them, she said. tised. Everything advertised in this Ennis and Edwards will point audience members to resources available for publication shall be made available survivors, and Edwards will share his own story of surviving sexual abuse. “I think we have a unique opportunity this year to bring general aware- for purchase, use or patronage with- “When you look at the military population, of course there are far more ness to not only people who are working in this field, but also leadership, out regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital males than females,” Pirrie said. “If you were to use that statistic anywhere and just the general populace,” said Sherri Giulio, sexual assault prevention status, physical handicap, political in any organization, you would know that there is likely many victims or and response victim advocate. “Often times, we think the only people who affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or pa- survivors in that particular unit.” get sexually assaulted are females, but there could be male sexual assault tron. 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4 | SPACE OBSERVER THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 | WWW.CSMNG.COM AFPC hosts Squadron Commander Course By Angelina Casarez | AIR FORCE’S PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its sec- ond squadron commander course March 18-22. After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron com- manders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families. “I’m most excited that AFPC leadership empowers our course briefers to dynamically adapt, even throughout the course week to focus on current content for squadron com- manders that is relevant to their responsibility of ensuring AFPC supports their Airmen and unit missions,” said Lt. Col. Joshua Hawkins, AFPC squadron commander course director. Throughout the week, commanders met with AFPC senior leaders and subject matter experts covering various topics that focused on commander roles for officer and enlisted evaluations, promotions, force development, assignment management, fitness management, civilian human resources, unit deployment readiness, casualty support, the disability evaluation system and exceptional family member programs. “The course helped us see what AFPC does for us, how they operate and what kind of services they provide,” said Lt. Col. Nicholas Rowe, 423rd Mobility Training Squadron commander, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. “Providing an open dialogue for squadron commanders to share their thoughts and for them to feel confident in the AFPC team is crucial not only for the success of this course but for the success of our Air Force,” said Col. Julie Boit, AFPC director of military personnel operations. “Through this course, our experts help equip commanders with AFPC- specific information that they can use as they lead Airmen in operational squadrons across the Air Force.” While major commands offer squadron commander courses focused on commanders’ functional roles in their respective MAJCOMs, the AFPC course is designed to focus on resources available to help commanders take care of Airmen and their families, regardless of functional specialty or MAJCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Angelina Casarez) “The AFPC squadron commander course is different in JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Squadron commanders from across the Air Force pose for a group photo at the Air Force’s Personnel Center, Joint Base that it focuses on how commanders take care of their people San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 20, 2019. During the four-day squadron commander course, they visited with AFPC leaders and subject matter experts to discuss key issues and the resources available to them,” said Lt. Col. Redahlia and processes about AFPC’s talent management and care for Airmen and families. Person, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. “This course taught us a lot of good skills and gave us some said Rowe. “This is a very valuable course for the Air Force.” in attending may contact their MAJCOM/A1 team for details of the background on why (AFPC) processes work the way AFPC’s mission involves every Airman, military and civil- on upcoming class dates and registration. they do to directly help our Airmen. I would highly encour- ian and family members. The AFPC squadron commander For more information about Air Force personnel programs, age any first-year sitting commander to attend this course,” course runs throughout the calendar year. Those interested visit the AFPC public website.

WWW.CSMNG.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 SPACE OBSERVER | 5 Acting SECDEF: National Defense Strategy is ‘undisputed driver’ in budget request By Terri Moon Cronk | DEFENSE.GOV WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The National Defense Strategy is the undisputed driver of the president’s fiscal year 2020 budget request for the Defense Department, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said on Capitol Hill, March 26. Shanahan and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the House Armed Services Committee the $718 billion request for the Department of Defense is justified. “The strategy you supported last year is the same strate- gy we are asking you to fund this year,” the secretary told committee members. The $718 billion military budget is critical for continuing to execute the strategy and “reflect difficult, but necessary, decisions that align finite resources with our strategic pri- orities,” Shanahan said. The proposed budget is the largest research, development, testing and evaluation budget in 70 years, the secretary said. It includes double-digit increases to U.S. investments in space and cyber, modernization of the nuclear triad and missile defense capabilities and the largest shipbuilding request in 20 years, when adjusted for inflation, he added. The budget request also increases DoD’s total end strength by about 7,700 service members and allows a 3.1 percent pay increase for the military, the largest in a decade, Shanahan said. The budget request includes $545 billion for base fund- ing and $164 billion for overseas contingency operations, Shanahan said. Some $66 billion of the OCO funding would go to direct war and enduring requirements and $98 billion would fund base requirements, he added. In rounded-out numbers, $9.2 billion will fund emergency construction, which includes about $2 billion to rebuild facilities damaged by Hurricanes Florence and Michael. Up to $3.6 billion will support military construction projects that will be awarded in fiscal year 2020 rather than in fiscal (Courtesy Photo) 2019 so DoD can resource border-barrier projects under WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan (center), and Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, testify to the the president’s emergency declaration of this year and $3.6 House Armed Services Committee on the fiscal year 2020 national defense budget request March 26, 2019. billion in case additional emergency funding is needed for the border, Shanahan said. “Military construction on the border will not come at the Shanahan told members there will be no impact on mil- is solely looking at projects with award dates after Sept. 30, expense of our people, our readiness or our modernization,” itary construction projects already awarded, nor military 2019, he added. the secretary said. construction projects with fiscal year 2019 award dates. DoD Further, the secretary said, no military housing, barracks or dormitory projects will be impacted. “I appreciate the inherent intragovernment complexities of the southwest border situation,” Shanahan said. “I also want to emphasize: The funds requested for the border barrier amount to less than 1 percent of the national defense topline.” No enemy in the field has done more damage to the U.S. military’s combat readiness in years past than sequestration and budgetary instability, the secretary told the House panel. “And there is no question today: Our adversaries are not relenting,” he said. The secretary said the instability of a continuing resolution would cost DoD in three important ways: The DoD would be unable to put in place new initiatives like standing up the Space Command, or accelerating the development of hypersonic capabilities and artificial intelligence. Second, DoD’s funding would be in the wrong accounts, Shanahan said, noting that DoD is requesting significant investments in research, development, test and evaluation for cyber, space and disruptive technologies, as well as in core readiness. Third, he said, “the incremental funding under a [continu- ing resolution] means we lose buying power. This translates to higher costs and uncertainty for industry and the com- munities where we operate.” Dunford told the representatives that 17 years of continu- ous combat and fiscal instability have affected the military’s readiness and eroded the competitive advantage the United States enjoyed a decade or more ago. With the help of Congress starting in 2017, the chairman added, the U.S. began to restore its competitive advantage. “Recent budgets have allowed us to build readiness and invest in new capabilities while meeting current operational commitments,” he said. “But we cannot reverse decades of erosion in just a few years. 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By Airman 1st Class Bailee A. Darbasie | 99TH AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS by donating plasma at: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) —The Air Force is The Air Force and Air Combat Command are working to working to redesign the gear used by female pilots across the find a feasible solution for aircrew members. Talecris Plasma force after facing challenges with current flight equipment. Part of the strategy to correct the uniform problem was to “We have women performing in every combat mission, take part in several collaborative Female Flight Equipment Resources and we owe it to them to have gear that fits, is suited for a Workshops at AFWERX Vegas. Female Airmen stationed woman’s frame and (one) can be in for hours on end,” said across the globe traveled to the innovation hub and attended 719-635-5926 Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at a Defense the workshops to explore areas of opportunity and come up 2502 East Pikes Peak Ave Writers Group breakfast, March 2018 in Washington, D.C. with proposed solutions. The majority of the equipment currently worn by pilots “The purpose of the workshops is to bring together fe- was built off anthropometric data from the 1960s, a time male aviators, Aircrew Flight Equipment, Human Systems Biomat USA when only men were in aviator roles. Program Office personnel and subject matter experts to The lack of variety and representation in the current understand the current products, the acquisition process 719-380-6991 designs have caused multiple issues for women, said Col. and the actual needs from the field,” Weeks said. 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Limited sizes and accessibility often force aircrew to order “We are committed to hearing our consumers’ voices, and the wrong size and have it extensively altered to fit properly, we will make the changes necessary to our current process taking time and money away from the mission, Ellis said. to meet their needs.” “All of the bladders on my G-suit need to be modified,” Ellis The workshops established the communication needed said. “It’s a lot of work for the Aircrew Flight Equipment, or AFE, between the consumer, designers and suppliers to reach a Airmen. Even after they’re modified, the proportions don’t fit.” mutual goal of understanding and development. G-suits are vital anti-gravity gear for aviators. The blad- “We now have some pretty clear actions coming out of the ders in the suit fill with air and apply pressure to the pilot’s Female Flight Equipment Workshops,” Bryant said. “We’ve body to prevent a loss of consciousness during high levels heard the feedback, and we want to make sure we have ac- of acceleration. Not having a properly fitted G-suit could tionable things we’re accomplishing within specific time lead to hypoxia followed by unconsciousness. frames for our consumers.” Ellis said ill-fitting flight suits are a common problem for men and women. Aircrew who are significantly above The Human Systems Program Office will strive to make or below average height have a hard time finding suits that progressive changes within their operations and better their fit their body type. acquisition process, explained Bryant. Even if a woman found a flight suit close to her size, the “We will take the field up on their offers of coming out flight-suit zipper is designed for men—not women. Female to the units and meeting the aircrew for whom we supply,” aircrew struggle with relieving themselves during flights Bryant said. “We’ll ensure we maintain the lines of com- because the flight-suit zipper isn’t designed low enough for munication needed to better our program.” them to properly use their urinary devices. Another major improvement for female aviators is “There are flight suits that were designed with longer zip- the adoption of the Battlefield Airmen Rapid Resource pers for women, but they’re almost never available,” Ellis Replenishment System, a centrally managed equipment fa- said. “It’s common for females to have to wait months to cility. BARS is capable of shipping needed resources directly receive the flight suit they’ve ordered which causes them to to female aircrew. Using this system will allow women to have to wear the male one.” acquire the proper fitting equipment they need within an Along with the possibility of injury and discomfort as- acceptable timeline. sociated with G-suits and flight suits, women struggle to “BARS is a step in the right direction,” Ellis said. “Everyone get their life-saving gear to fit accordingly. The process of deserves to have equipment that fits them. There are certain ejecting is so powerful, even pilots with well-fitting gear things we have to adapt to, but as long as we’re trying to are at a serious risk of injury. It’s important for aviators to improve and modernize our gear, we can be a more ready be heard and the modernization of equipment for everyone and lethal force.” continues, Ellis said. “The Air Force has evolved over the years and continues “In certain situations, having ill-fitting gear, such as har- to evolve,” Weeks echoed. “Female aviators entering the nesses and survival vests, can result in a loss of life,” Ellis Air Force now will not have the same issues I had over the said. “If an aircrew member ejects from the aircraft with last 21 years.” equipment that doesn’t fit, they can be severely injured or Information from an ACC news feature was used in this lose their life.” story. WWW.CSMNG.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 SPACE OBSERVER | 9 Aerial refueling probe light evaluations flown with KC-135: Effort to clear Navy, USMC F-35 night refueling envelope

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Kelly) EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — A Navy F-35C Lightning II is drogue refueled by a KC-10A Extender during a training mission near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 10, 2015.

By Kenji Thuloweit |412TH TEST WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) — The the refueling boom. One main objective of this redesign is could simulate the basket approaching the probe while the F-35 Lightning II program recently completed testing on an to ensure better visibility for the KC-135 boom operator. F-35 pilot assessed the brightness of the light.” improved lighting assembly with the KC-135 Stratotanker “An issue with the current probe light was that it was too The ground test evaluated two types of lights with different that will enable the Navy and Marine Corps F-35 variants bright, blinding the KC-135 aerial refueling boom opera- color tones - a warm white light and an amber light - across to refuel behind the tanker at night. Flight testing of the tors,” said Michael McGee, 418th Flight Test Squadron aerial various brightness levels. The warm white light was assessed redesigned light, which attaches to a refueling probe, was refueling project manager at Edwards AFB. “The new light as the best choice for both of the boom operators and pilots, led by Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland, and was designed to be less bright, but still bright enough for supported by Edwards Air Force Base, California. the F-35 pilot to see clearly.” McGee said. The test demonstrated teamwork across three services For this test, an F-35B deployed to Edwards AFB from The first flight test lasted four hours and accomplished all and between test units located on opposite coasts, all Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23, or VX-23, Naval Air of the required test points. focused on quickly evaluating this lighting fix under Station Patuxent River, and was paired up with a KC-135 and “Our biggest concern was completing the test during the specific nighttime conditions to ensure that F-35 operators test aircrew from the 418th FLTS. Both ground and flight lowest moon illumination; worst case lighting scenario time- can expand their night refueling operations to include tests posed interesting challenges for the team consisting frame, which was March 1-11,” McGee said. “For the flight all configurations of the KC-135. of 418th FLTS and 461st Flight Test Squadron personnel. test, we planned a minimum of two flights, but captured all The purpose of the probe light on Navy and Marine air- “For the ground test we used a hangar,” McGee said. “The test points on our first flight.” craft is to illuminate the refueling receptacle, or “basket,” environment needed to be completely dark. We had to remove The evaluation had favorable results and the design will to ensure that the F-35 pilot can see adequately and make emergency lighting from the facility and place mats on the contact to begin refueling. However, the existing lighting floor to reduce light glare. The boom operators were raised now be considered by the Air Refueling Certification Agency design made it difficult for the KC-135 boom operator to see on a scissor lift to simulate the KC-135 tanker. The team to be incorporated into a revised flight clearance for the the silhouette of the F-35, which is an Air Force requirement had to simulate the drogue basket approaching the F-35B so Navy and Marine Corps, anticipated by early this summer. in order for the boom operator to monitor refueling opera- the 461st FLTS maintainers mounted the basket onto a B-4 The F-35A — the U.S. Air Force variant — does not have tions and help the F-35 pilot maintain safe separation from aircraft maintenance stand. Since the stand is on wheels, we a probe so no light change is required for that model. If you We are a full-service Cyber Security, Safety & Environmental Training and Certi cation Academy. are UPCOMING COURSE SCHEDULE OPEN April 8-12, 2019 Certifi ed Block Chain Professional (C|BP) having April 15-19, 2019 Security + an... May 6-10, 2019 Certifi ed Chief Information Security Offi cer (C|CISO)

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita) Staff Sgt. David Wuchter, The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia regional band, plays a trumpet March 4, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Wuchter was selected as Airlifter of the Week for his dedication to perform Air Force 201 concerts in Indo-Pacific region to strengthen and build partnerships. week in photos

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush) The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona Air Show, March 22, 2019, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The air show in Tucson, Ariz. kicks off the 2019 season for the Thunderbirds. They tour from March through November.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher) (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley) F-22 Raptors from the 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group participate in a close formation taxi, known as an Scott McMurray, a U.S. Air Force Academy sophomore, performs on the pommel horse during Elephant walk, with an E-3 Sentry and a C-17 Globemaster III March 26, 2019, during a Polar Force exercise a meet against the University of Washington in the Cadet West Gym, U.S. Air Force Academy, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This two-week exercise gives squadrons an opportunity to Colo., March 23, 2019. The Air Force gymnastics team defeated Washington 396.100 - 378.750. demonstrate their abilities to forward deploy and deliver overwhelming combat airpower.

12 | SPACE OBSERVER (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita) Staff Sgt. David Wuchter, The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia regional band, plays a trumpet March 4, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Wuchter was selected as Airlifter of the Week for his dedication to perform 201 concerts in Indo-Pacific region to strengthen and build partnerships.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Clayton Wear) A test of the nation's Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, was conducted from North Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., March 25 by 30th Space Wing officials, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Northern Command.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush) The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona Air Show, March 22, 2019, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The air show in Tucson, Ariz. kicks (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tessa B. Corrick) off the 2019 season for the Thunderbirds. They tour from March through November. Senior Airman Angelica Melendez, 2nd Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew chief deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., looks down a Guided Bomb Unit-38 at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, March 21, 2019. Certain components on the GBU-38s had specific ways to be lined up once attached. Melendez checked to ensure those components were correctly placed.

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WWW.CSMNG.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 SPACE OBSERVER | 13 US, French airmen build trust in the skies over France

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devin M. Rumbaugh) ORLEANS-BRICY AIR BASE, France (AFNS) — U.S. and French air force aircrew members stand for a group photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules on Orleans-Bricy Air Base, France, March 19, 2019. U.S. and French aircrews flew together during the off-station training mission.

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Always do it to inspire them,’” Natalini recalled. “I don’t do what I do to impress people, be- cause that’s not going to change their mindset on fitness or physical resiliency,” she said. “But if I can inspire one Airman, or one elementary school runner, or one parent and make them a part of the larger running community that supports and roots each other on in running and in life, then I’ve done my job.” Coaching and molding young people is important to Natalini. “First and foremost, I want my daughter to know she is strong and can do anything she puts her mind to. She started her run streak this year on Jan. 1, and has run a mile every day since then. But if we can impart that Our commitment to strengthen and increase resilience in veterans, couples and families healthy lifestyles should be started at a young includes an active retreat program of guided activities in the Colorado outdoors. rough age, then kids are more likely to hold on to generous funding from e Colorado Health Foundation and the Disabled Veterans that and take it with them as they get older. National Foundation, Mt. Carmel welcomed four couples (veterans & active duty military) “I want kids to get outside and play with on our annual Ski Breckenridge Couples Retreat, March 22-24. All transportation, their friends, rather than the iPad. They’re lodging, meals, ski passes, rental equipment & private instruction was provided at no cost. happier and healthier that way,” she said. Participants skied with a personal guide/instructor throughout the Breckenridge Outdoor The Male Athlete of the Year is 2nd Lt. Education Center, participated in relationship building activities and had time to connect James Griffin Jax, an acquisition officer. He is and relax in a luxury alpine home. Upcoming retreats include: Equine erapy Half-Day Retreat for veterans & military members. Pre-register for upcoming retreats by emailing: assigned to the Air Force Services Activity’s [email protected]. World Class Athlete Program. Jax, an induct- ee in the U.S. Air Force Academy Baseball Hall of Fame, is the most decorated baseball EVENTS CALENDAR player in Academy history and is a member of the Fort Myers Miracles, a minor league *All events/services at no cost at Mt. Carmel unless noted team of the Minnesota Twins. Apr 5: Apr 11: “Being selected is a huge honor. I was Website & Social Media assistance PTS Support Group, 10-11am for vet/milspouse entrepreneurs, Apr 11: Tax-preparation/electronic  ling shocked after hearing the incredible stories appointments: (719) 772-7000 of the Airmen nominated alongside me,” Jax for all, 11am-4:30pm Apr 6: PTS-Trauma Focus Tai Chi, 10- said. “To be even considered was a blessing, Apr 12: Website & Social Media 11am but I was greatly honored and humbled to assistance for vet/milspouse entrepreneurs, have been selected, and will continue to shine Apr 8: MilSpouse LinkedIn Professional appointments: (719) 772-7000 photos, 5:30-7:30 pm a positive light on the military through sport.” Apr 13: Family Easter Egg Hunt & Apr 9: Spiritual Connection Group, non- (Courtesy photo) As a WCAP athlete, Jax trains full time for Service, 11:30am-1:30pm denominational discussion of spirituality, the 2020 Olympics and plays for the Miracles. Apr 13: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — Maj. 10am-2 pm Half-day Equine erapy Retreat After signing with the Miracles, he integrated for Veterans & Military, pre-register: (719) Amy Natalini, the 2018 Air Force Female Athlete of the Year. Apr 9: his style with the team’s strategy, helping Veteran-X PTS-focused group, 309-4761 4:30-6:30pm the team earn the 2018 Florida State League Apr 14: Apr 9: Easter Egg Hunt w/food, bounce Female Athlete of the Year is Maj. Amy Champions title. Yoga, PT/trauma relief-focus, 5-6pm houses, face painting & more sponsored by Natalini, director of headquarters 8th During the award period, Jax also domi- Apr 9: Medicare Mentors Q/A with Mt. Carmel at Ft. Carson, Pershing Field, Air Force’s commander’s action group at nated prospect challenges, earning the Twins’ experts, appointments, 1-5 pm, open to all with installation access, 12:30- Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. She is June 2018 Prospect Spotlight and Arizona’s (719) 772-7000 2:30pm a championship half-marathon and mara- September 2018 Top Prospect Showcase. Apr 10: Veterans Advocacy Project legal Apr 17: Living with Chronic Pain/Illness, thon runner who, as team captain, led the “Being an athlete helps sharpen my com- assistance, 10am-2 pm, appointments, (719) 6-week class, pre-register: (303)927-9225 U.S. Air Force Women’s Marathon Team to petitive edge. It forces me to look in the mir- 772-7000 Apr 27: Half-day Equine erapy Retreat a first-place finish at the 2018 Department ror and realize what my weaknesses are, and Apr 10: Warriors First, support group for for Teens of Military & Veterans, 13-17 yrs of Defense Championship. In total, she com- figure out what exactly I need to do to become justice-involved veterans, 4-5pm old, Free, Pre-Register: Abbey Westphal pleted eight full and two half marathons better and that’s what being a leader is all Apr 10: Art erapy promoting stress relief (719) 309-4761 about,” Jax said. “Setting ego aside, realizing during the award period, typically finish- and self-healing, 5-7pm Apr 29-May 10: Free Hazardous Waste ing in the top 1 percent of women athletes. you can become better and executing.” Apr 10: Tax-preparation/electronic  ling Worker Training, Pre-register: Richard Natalini said she was honored by the In addition to his sports accomplishments, for all, 10am-4pm Gagne (719) 772-7000 award, but that it wasn’t solely hers. Jax gives back to those in his community “This is an accomplishment that needs to by volunteering with child medical units, be shared with my family, friends and sup- educating youth at a local middle school and porters who traveled with me, got up early hosting instructional camps for athletes. Help Us Support Ours: to cheer at countless races, challenged me to When trying to motivate others, Jax said be better and supported me through highs he just tries to be a good example. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral and lows, injury and illness, winning and “I don’t try and pressure others into my health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and losing,” she said. world, but rather show and give examples safe event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-pro t has As CAG director, Natalini led a team of how my struggles and successes have de- directly impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through through the largest unit reorganization in veloped me as an Airman and as a person more than 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and four years while providing analytics support in general,” he said. have direct impact on thousands of Veterans in our community. to the nation’s nuclear operations. She attri- Mentoring also allows Jax to take a step butes some of that success in uniform to her back and realize where he came from. Le n m e at dedication to fitness and running. “I was never the most athletic or best “Athletics, and my sport especially, competitor,” Jax said. “I was shown from a veteranscenter.org bring out the best in people,” she said. young age that having a strong work ethic “Commitment to an endurance sport and positive attitude go a long way, and I proves that you’re willing to put in the hard need to continue to show younger genera- work and dedication to something that not tions just that.” just anyone can do. It speaks volumes to the For more information on the Visit us at military, as we sign up for something and Air Force Sports program, visit S SLTA S commit to something that not everyone www.myairforcelife.com.

WWW.CSMNG.COM | THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 SPACE OBSERVER | 17 Goldfein, Wright praise Team Offutt, community By Tech. Sgt. Rachelle Blake | 55TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) — Air Force Goldfein said. “I would be remiss if I didn’t also thank the the Bennie L. Davis Maintenance Facility, which was one of Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master local community. It is those strong partnerships that made the facilities affected by the flood, talking with Offutt AFB Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Offutt Air all of this possible.” personnel who gathered for a social. Around 30 families Force Base, March 27, to see flood damage and to speak with Local businesses and organizations came to the rescue provided the food as a thank you to the men and women hundreds of base personnel who helped with preparation and supplied the base with numerous preparation items volunteering to assist with the cleanup efforts. and, now, recovery. from sand to plastic wrap. “From the very beginning we have been inundated with In recent weeks, flooding along the Missouri RIver con- By the crest of the flood, more than 3,000 members were support by our Air Force leadership team, our elected of- sumed approximately one-third of the base. The base had displaced from their work centers and 1.2 million square ficials, the local community and our own personnel and less than a 48-hour warning to prepare. feet of office space was under water. their families,” said Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing com- During that time, Offutt AFB personnel and volunteers “A lot of people put in a lot of time and effort,” Wright mander. “Their support throughout this whole ordeal has came together to fill sandbags, build barriers, clear buildings, said. “Thank you. I know it’s been tough. Try to keep your only strengthened our resolve to come back even stronger.” move equipment and whatever else they could do to help. spirits up. As Airmen, we keep going and going and going. To date, more than 25 structures have been cleared post “I am so proud of the members of Team Offutt who worked Don’t be afraid to take a knee.” flooding. Offutt AFB continues to make gains daily as the tirelessly for days to protect as many assets as possible,” Goldfein and Wright spent the majority of their visit at long road to recovery carries on.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford) (U.S. Air Force photo by Delanie Stafford) OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein talks with Airmen during his visit to Offutt Air O. Wright visit Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 27, 2019, to survey damage caused by the recent flooding on the base and to meet Force Base, Neb., March 27, 2019. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited the installation to survey with Offutt AFB personnel. A record-setting snowfall over the winter, in addition to a large drop in air pressure, caused widespread damage caused by recent flooding over multiple states along the Missouri River. flooding over multiple states along the Missouri River.

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