F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE April 2018 Love is in the (B)air Cupid was unavailable this Valentine’s Day, so some of the men and women of the U.S. Air Force from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, stepped in. The Airmen walked along the rainbow-colored halls of the neurology and orthopedic wings at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 14, 2018, with four brightly colored wagons filled with 100 teddy bears, greeting the children door to door. Each room was decorated to fit the personality of the child inside with thing like their names adorned on glitter posters, flowers and balloons as get well gifts, and game consoles to occupy their time while healing. Most of the patients spend extended periods of time in their hospital room this Valentine’s Day visit showed that this children’s hospital is not like most and it is a temporary home for everyone there. Some Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., visited the rehabilitation facility at the Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 14, 2018, to Senior Airman Sitry Jordan, 790th Missile Maintenance Squadron missile deliver teddy bears to the patients. Each wing has a dedicated rehab room for the maintainer and teddy bear delivery organizer, said his ... children to regain any abilities lost or weakened due to their illness or injury. 100 bears were donated by the Warren Top 3, a private organization on base, to hand out to the children in the neurology and orthopedic wings. (U.S. Air Force photo Continue reading this story here... by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner) Crosstalk initiative culminates in Mission Immersion Day Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force communication between different career fields. The Airmen also had lunch with Col. Stacy Jo Base, Wyoming, participated in an Mission Throughout the day the Airmen visited Huser, 90th Missile Wing commander, in the Immersion Day, Feb. 27, 2018, as an initiative various groups and squadrons including the efforts to understand the different mission sets by Gen. Robin Rand, Air Force Global Strike 90th Medical Group, 90th Operations Support within the 90th MW. Command commander, to exercise cross Squadron and 90th Security Forces Squadron. “We are working hard at F.E. Warren to do better as a wing,” said Huser. “It is unfortunate when a security forces member doesn’t understand what he is protecting. Therefore we have started this program to better educate members within every career field about their role in the mission.” Having a day for Airmen to visit various squadrons around base allowed them to see how they fit into the big picture and cross communicate with Airmen in other career fields. It is important to dedicate time to this initiative because many Airmen focus their day on honing the skills necessary to perfect their job. Airmen do not have a time or do not know how to get involved with other careers on base. “The immersion day was informative,” said Airman 1st Class Trayvon Parker, 90th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician. “As finance it is good to see how Senior Airman Andrew Kasmedo, 90th Munitions Squadron maintenance team member, flies a helicopter simulation while a member’s financial concerns might affect the visiting 90th Medicals Group Aerospace and Operational Physiology during the Mission Immersion Day at F.E. Warren Air job being done.” Force Base, Wyo., Feb. 27, 2018. The Airmen were able to get an inside look at the dangers of hypoxia and how the Aerospace and Operational Physiology team works to educate the pilots on the warning signs and how to react to the situation. The The directive by Rand has ... Mission Immersion Day was put together to allow Airmen the opportunity to exercise cross communication between the different career fields on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner) Continue reading here... Who protects the world... For 24 hours across 20th Air Force, women held the key to air power by having all-female missile alert crews for the third year at all facilities, including those in the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Missile Complex, March 25, 2018. The purpose of the all-female alert was to recognize female history and to honor the first female to pull alert on the Minuteman III ICBM. [HHQ] Annual AWARD WINNERS Women were fully integrated into the military in the 1970’s and in 1989, as a 1st Lt of the 321st Strategic Missile Squadron, Lea Passion. Perspective. Persistence. Dye pulled her first alert on the Minuteman III approve. brother graduate from basic training, it ICBM. After Dye pulled alert, the number of The all-female alert crew prepares to trip out to the missile field for the third year at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Missile Complex, March 25, 2018. For 24 hours across 20th Air Force, women held the key to air power by having all-female missile “With my family’s gave me goosebumps,” Hypolite said. female missileers eventually grew, but at a slow alert crews for the third year at all facilities. The purpose of the all-female alert was to recognize female history and to honor climb. the first female to pull alert on the Minuteman III ICBM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner) cultural background, “After that, I was sold. I went to the It’s not unusual to have female missileers they see the military as recruiter and told him to sign me up.” sitting around the table at the pre-departure at F.E. Warren and across 20th AF. Missile Squadron director of operations, was something for a man,” Despite the negative reactions in the briefings. However, during today’s event only After attending a conference with the able to get a different perspective on women Hypolite said. “Theybeginning, Hypolite’s family could see females sat around the tables, and they fill all Organization for Security Cooperation in within the military. picture war and senseless the good in her decision to join. “Not all countries view women’s rights the roles of a missile combat crew commander Europe last year, Lt. Col. Amy Grant, 320th killing. My mom wanted the same way,” said Grant. “There are a lot “I want my daughter to know I’m of militaries where women are excluded or me to go to college very proud of her,” said her mother, relegated from specific careers. Women in the instead.” Lorna Hypolite. “She is a determined Air Force are in a small minority compared to Heeding her mother’s go-getter and she pushed herself to militaries around the world because so many advice, Hypolite obtained get to where she is now. I want her to career fields are open to us.” a bachelor’s in clinical and continue to aim higher and be better. The total female force has grown from the The decision to join the military counseling psychology, The enthusiastic cop also hopes to approximately 11 percent of women serving isn’t one to be made lightly. Whether but service remained in her heart. in the 1980’s to the approximately 20 percent be ... total and 26 percent of company grade officers you join for school, travel, or to escape “I joined because I had friends who within nuclear and missile operations are the mundane life in a small town, were in the military, but when I saw my Continue reading here... female. service is admirable. For one Mighty “This day allows us to highlight some of Ninety Airman, the draw is building the roles women in the Air Force hold and we a better life and giving back. Born in can showcase the steps being taken to... bustling Brooklyn, New York and raised

Continue reading here... by a Dominican mother, Senior Airman Tricia Hypolite, 90th Security Support Squadron keys and control center controller, is a first generation American and Airman working to make her family Col. Stacy Jo Huser Wing Commander proud and inspire others to make the F. E. WARREN Col. Matthew Dillow Vice Wing Commander AIR FORCE BASE best of their circumstances. 2nd Lt. Nikita Thorpe Acting Chief of Public Affairs “My mom raised five kids on her own and I watched her work so hard Editorial Staff to get us shoes, supplies and so much Glenn S. Robertson Designer Tech Sgt. Christopher Ruano NCOIC - Command Information more to provide a life where we were no Terry Higgins Photojournalist different than other kids,” Hypolite said. 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs A1C Breanna Carter Photojournalist “Because of her, I learned hard work at a 5305 Randall Ave. Ste. 201, A1C Matt Williams Photojournalist Senior Airman Edgar Beckford, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron topside technician, opens the launcher closure door to Cheyenne, WY 82005 very young age.” A1C Abbigayle Wagner Photojournalist a missile silo, Feb. 2, 2018, in the F. E. Warren Air Force Base missile complex. The launcher closure door weighs 110 tons 307.773.3381 When Hypolite originally expressed and takes approximately 20 minutes to open. Missile maintenance teams perform periodic maintenance to maintain the A1C Nicole Reed Broadcaster [email protected] on-alert status for launch facilities, ensuring the success of the nuclear deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman an interest in the military, her mother 1st Class Braydon Williams) * This Department of Defense newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the DoD. Contents of The Peackeeper are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the DoD, or the worried it was too dangerous and didn’t U.S. Air Force. The Peacekeeper is published digitally by the staff of the 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Office. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Office. 20th Air Force Change of Command

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AFAF Campaign Kickoff The 90th Civil Engineering Squadron electrical shop provides timely, effective and accurate electrical support to all facilities on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, and the missile complex. “As electricians, we provide ... Continue reading here... Missile Wing convoy operations lauded by Marine, missileer A Marine steps into the bearcat, ready to roll out on his first convoy with the Air Force. Right behind him follows a missileer from the 90th Operations Group. These two are Outdoor Recreation: Arts & Crafts: the first ride-along participants from outside the Convoy 2 Apr: Kayaking Basics and Skills Clinic 13 Apr: Corks & Crafts 6-8 p.m. Response Force on F. E. Warren Air Force Base. 2-6 Apr: Basic Recreation Adventure Training (B.R.A.T.) Camp 21 Apr: Beginner Foil Stained Glass Class 12-4 p.m. In an effort to provide opportunities for communication 7 Apr: Ski Loveland 26 Apr: Stencil Pillow Covers 6-8 p.m. across different specialties – and even military services – the 8 Apr: Outdoor Climbing Trip * For more information: Contact 773-3754 CRF invited a security forces officer from the Marine Corps 10 Apr: Climbing 101 and a missileer to ride along in a convoy here Jan. 25, 2018. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Apr: Wingmen Wednesday (FREE for active duty) Warren Lanes: Marine Capt. Sean Ford, executive officer for the U.S. 12 & 26 Apr: Belay Training Marine Corps Security Battalion at Navy Base Kitsap near 14 Apr: Indoor Skydiving (Deployment Affected Families) Signature Wings! Come in and try them with one of the 21 Apr: Family Horseback Riding in Estes Park (Deployment Bangor, Washington, came to F. E. Warren to participate in A convoy rolls out of F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., with non-security forces members 10 sauces to choose from. a convoy and learn more about how the Air Force conducts for the first time Jan. 25, 2018. A Marine and an Air Force missileer rode inside a Humvee Affected Families) 2 Apr: NCAA Championship Game within the convoy, allowing them to cross-talk with other career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by their operations, while 2nd Lt. Belen Quillen, deputy crew 22 Apr: Earth Day Bike Ride 11 & 25 Apr: Goofy 40 Game Tourney 6 p.m. Airman 1st Class Abbigayle Wagner) 28 Apr: Brewery Bike Tour; Fort Collins commander from the 321st Missile Squadron, came to learn Summer League Sign-ups Open. experience reinforced the fact that the cops are valuable 28 Apr: Greyrock Trail Hiking more about her security forces counterparts. * For more information: Contact 773-2210 members of our community who are more important than 28 Apr: Nokhu Crags Mountaineering “This is a great opportunity for some cross-pollination,” we sometimes give them credit for.” 3-6 May: Moab Mountain Biking (RecOn) said 2nd Lt. Steven Robinson, CRF commander. “When Trail’s End: we get to do these types of things, other communities get to As part of his position, Ford participates in nearly daily *For more information: Contact 773-2988 convoy training and exercises in Washington, although the 7 Apr: UFC Fight Night see and experience what we do and they leave with a better Fall Hall Community Center: appreciation for it, because they understand.” convoys executed there are entirely within the confines of the 13 Apr: Texas Hold’Em & Latin Night That sense of understanding was not lost on Quillen, who military installation. Thursdays Fall Hall Late Night open to 8pm 27 Apr: Family BINGO & Hip Hop Night left with a different appreciation for the cops’ efforts. “The main purpose of my trip here today is to ... Jump N Java 9-11 a.m. * For more information: Contact 773-3048 “Before we left, I was excited to see all the logistics behind *For more information: Contact 773-3510 transporting materiel and personnel,” said Quillen. “This Continue reading here... 20th AF and 90th SFG host CUAS Summit Twentieth Air Force and the 90th Security Forces Group recently held a counter unmanned aerial systems summit with representatives from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command and seven off-base federal agencies, here March 13-15. The event allowed attendees to discuss best practices, program management, threat information and future operations in regards to CUAS capabilities. Security forces Airmen from the 90th Security Support Squadron led the event’s activities. Lt. Col. Matt Pignataro, 90th SSPTS commander, explained how his unit laid the foundation for other AFGSC defenders to further develop the CUAS capability. "We have worked hard within the 90th Security Forces Group to posture this program and make it exportable," said Pignataro. "We are the first in security forces to have this commercial, off-the-shelf UAS program, so we've paved the way for other units to do this from a

An unmanned aerial system hovers over the ground during a Larimer Coun- regulatory standpoint--now it's up to them to execute.” ty flight demonstration at the CUAS Summit on F.E. Warren Air Force Base Pignataro explained that ... Wyo., March 13, 2018. Seven off-base federal agencies attended the event to cross-talk with security forces Airmen about their UAS programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Braydon Williams) Continue reading here... EOD Airman receives Purple Heart After 10 years, Tech. Sgt. Douglas back to 1782. It recognizes military Smits, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron members who were wounded or killed in explosive ordnance disposal team leader, combat. In 2007, then Senior Airman Smits received a Purple Heart medal at F.E. went on a six-month deployment to Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Jan. 5, 2018. Afghanistan in support of ... The Purple Heart medal is one of the military’s oldest commendations, dating Continue reading here... Calendar of Events

Quarterly Awards ALS Graduation * May 4 May 16 * Event attendance is by invitation only. For more information or to RSVP to awards and promotion ceremonies, contact Public Affairs at (307) 773-3381 or email [email protected]. Event schedule is subject to change. Check the F.E. Warren AFB Facebook and website for any schedule changes.

ALS Graduation Mar. 28 Quarterly Awards Feb. 2 Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 3