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VOL. 8, NO. 24 JUNE 15, 2006 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil is Sunday.
History on display
A historical uniform display at the Joint National Integration Center here includes uniforms and medals from World War I to the present. Duane Pope, a contractor with the JNIC, owns the collection and displays it here each year. He began collecting uniform items in 1984 with patches and pins his uncles and cousins had collected. photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum 50th SW plays critical Promotion Party Schriever Air Force Base will be hosting a barbeque for the technical and master sergeant selects Friday 3-5 p.m. at the role in Zarqawi air strike Softball Field Pavilion. In the event of inclement weather it will be at the Main Fitness Center. Burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, Staff Sgt. Don Branum Delivering the precision to carry out air strikes in soda and beer will be served. A $2 donation is recommended. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs the Area of Responsibility is part of the everyday job For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Ron Lowry, for 2nd SOPS crews, Lt. Col. Harold Martin, 2nd 50th Operations Group, at [email protected]. The 50th Space Wing here provided critical SOPS Director of Operations, said. or at 567-2540 space-based combat effects in support of the air “When a JDAM drops anywhere in the world, strike June 8 that killed the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq. we’re there to support it,” Colonel Martin said. “We 5/6 Council to meet Wednesday F-16 Falcon pilots dropped two 500-pound don’t drop the bomb, but we help guide it to its tar- bombs—a laser-guided GBU-12 and a Global get. Our folks are always focused on their mission of All staff and technical sergeants and selectees are invited to Positioning System-aided GBU-38 Joint Direct providing the most accurate navigation and timing the Schriever 5/6 Council meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Attack Munition, or JDAM—on a safehouse north- capability possible.” Building 300 Auditorium here. east of Baquba, Iraq, killing Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. “For time-sensitive targeting, the GPS signal has For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Cassandra “Every hour of every day, we are there to maxi- got to be there, and war fighters have to be able to Barrentine, 50th Security Forces Squadron, at 567-7516. mize the capabilities space provides to the war fight- count on it,” Colonel Hutto added. er,” said Col. Cal Hutto, 50th SW Commander. The accuracy of GPS’ navigation and timing sig- Schriever clinic hours shortened June 22 The combat capabilities delivered from Schriever nals is a direct measure of the squadron’s commit- The Schriever clinic will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 permeate every aspect of military operations, from ment to excellence in all they do, said Capt. Matthew p.m. June 22 for a 21st Space Wing warrior day. secure satellite communications to navigation and Brandt, 2nd SOPS Operations Flight Commander. timing, Colonel Hutto said. “When our 18- to 19-year-old Airmen and our 21- Get out run, swim, bike! The Defense Satellite Communications System to 22-year-old lieutenants find out that what they do The Prospect Lake Triathlon will hold a competition wave and Milstar constellations, supported by the 3rd and helps keep our country free and strong—when I can exclusively for servicemembers June 25 at 7:30 a.m. in 4th Space Operations Squadron, respectively, pro- tell my troops, that’s what we do every day ... that’s a Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. vide communications capability that is crucial to kind of job fulfillment you can’t get in most civilian The top male and female finishers in the military wave will military operations. The Air Force Satellite Control jobs,” Captain Brandt said. each receive $500. Network, operated by 50th SW units at eight loca- Colonel Hutto emphasized that, while the 50th For more information, call the Main Fitness Center tions around the world, allows Department of SW had a hand in the operation, many other organi- at 567-6658. Defense satellite operators, to send commands to and zations and units across all service coalition partners support data collection from satellites at any time. were involved.
Weekend Friday Saturday Sunday INSIDE Commentary . . . .2 Features . . . .10-11 Outlook High 81 High 85 High 90 News ...... 3-8 Sports ...... 15 Low 55 Low 58 Low 60 JUNE 15, 2006 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil Keys to success open many pathways Lt. Col. Heraldo Brual tinuously increase their knowledge so they Support Squadron, one of the factors I flight, squadron, group, wing and Air 91st Operations Support Squadron may develop the skills required of their consider is attitude, because with the right Force. If you think team, everyone bene- Commander vocation. The Air Force provides a gamut attitude, Airmen can learn everything they fits from your actions, thoughts and ideas. of educational opportunities such as pro- need to know. Consider that similar organizations usu- When I speak with Airmen about their fessional military education, college Building relationships is the third key. I ally have identical requirements. As an career goals and aspirations, they routinely degrees and professional certification pro- agree with the adage, “whom you know is example, there are three operations sup- ask what assignments they should pursue grams. just as important as what you know,” port squadrons supporting the interconti- or what the path to success is. My usual Attitude is the second key to success. because if you don’t know the answer, nental ballistic missile mission in the 20th response is there is no single assignment Attitude is the way we look at life: is the someone out there does. Air Force. These squadrons all have the or path to success, but there are a few keys glass half full or half empty? Start building professional relationships same basic requirements. When we share which can help open pathways to success. People with a positive attitude increase now. From experience, I can tell you that I experiences, ideas and products, we make They are professionalism, attitude, rela- morale and productivity not only in them- still call and get calls from people I met everyone better and reduce the overall tionships and team. selves but in their fellow Airmen. Just take during my first tour at Minot Air Force workload. In order to possess great skill, Airmen a look around your work space and com- Base, N.D., 17 years ago. Help people, and Although there is no single assignment must continuously strive to become better pare a person with a positive attitude to an I guarantee they will help you when you or path to success, do your part, and you at their profession—the profession of individual who sits around and bemoans ask for it. Maintain those relationships by will be closer to your goals. arms. Airmen are charged with potentially his fate. You will find the person with the making it a habit of staying in touch. I leave you with one last thought from employing a wide variety of weapons in positive attitude brightens the office and Make a phone call or send an e-mail. the great American industrialist, Henry the defense of our nation. makes it more pleasurable for everyone to Building relationships is closely related to Ford, who said, “Whether you think you In order to use the full spectrum of come to work on a daily basis. the last key for success—think team. can or think you can’t, you are right.” aerospace weapons, Airmen need to con- When hiring for the 91st Operations Team is your crew partner, section, Energy conservation: everyone can contribute Chris Wheeler tioning unit to lose 30 percent of its efficiency. A clean Heat from these appliances causes the air conditioner to 4th Civil Engineer Squadron filter will increase air flow throughout your house, thus run longer. cooling it quicker. SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — Ensure coffee pots are not left on after hours. (AFPN) — Simple practices can produce a positive — Use fans to move air; the simple movement of air impact on the electrical consumption on any base. A joint can make a room feel cooler. — Use bathroom fans to remove moisture and heat. effort at all Air Force bases, both in family housing and in duty sections, plays an enormous role in what the base — Adjust drapes, blinds or shades to prevent sunlight — Use microwave ovens instead of conventional pays for electricity each month. from heating your house or office. ovens; they produce less heat.
Here are some ways that will help reduce electrical — If possible, keep lights low or off. Electric lights — In most parts of the country, the electrical peak usage, thus reducing electrical demand and saving money. generate heat. hours during the summer are from noon until 6 p.m. If possible, laundry, showers and other tasks that use large — Make sure the air filter in the air conditioner is — Make sure heat-producing equipment such as com- appliances and hot water should be performed before or changed monthly. A dirty filter can cause your air condi- puters or coffee makers are not located near thermostats. after these times.
Why is your father important to you?
Alex Roman Indyca Age 5 ½ Age 5 Age 5 “He plays games with “He reads me books “He wants to make me and takes me to and lets me help with sure I am safe and the park.” the water hose.” takes me to the park.”
Ashaun Wesley Age 3 Age almost 4 Isabelle “Plays basketball, soc- “He plays basketball Age 5 cer, football, basket- with me and builds “We go riding bikes ball and hockey with train tracks with together and walking.” me and reads me blocks.” books at nap time.”
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Pikes Peak or Bust is back. The Girl of the West, Amanda Yopp, and her aide, Amy Amack, visited Schriever Wednesday to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, which arrives at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs July 12 to 16. This year’s rodeo is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys association’s tour circuit, which means more contestants and better-known rodeo personalities will compete, Ms. Amack said. The rodeo operates as a charitable organization, returning proceeds from the event to local military installations, she said at a weekly staff meeting in the Wing Conference Room. “Especially in this time of crisis, we thank you for your service,” she added, evoking applause from the audience. Schriever received more than $4,700 from the rodeo last year, said Chief Master Sgt. Mark Repp, 50th Operations Group Chief Enlisted Manager. The money helped buy gifts for Schriever’s annual award winners and food supplies for the Family Support Center here. Ms. Yopp, who was aide to 2005’s Girl of the West, explained how the Girl of the West is selected. Young women try out for the position of aide and are judged on horsemanship, a personal interview, public speaking and appearance. They tour as an aide their first year and become Girl of the West the next. “It’s a busy schedule, and it’s a lot of fun,” Ms. Yopp said. photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Both Ms. Yopp and Ms. Amack said the greatest ben- Amanda Yopp, 2006 Girl of the West, autographs a photograph for Tonja McKenzie in the 4th Space Operations efit of being Girl of the West was the people. Squadron's operations floor Wednesday. Ms. Yopp and Amy Amack, Aide to the Girl of the West, visited Schriever to “Meeting all of you and seeing all the bases is a real- encourage Airmen to volunteer for and watch the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo July 12 to 16. ly great opportunity for us,” Ms. Yopp said. Payment Punch! Choose Your Payment On Your New Home! CHOOSE: No Payments Until 2007!* Todays Homes Will Pay Your Mortgage!
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Air Force Space Command Chief Master Sgt. Ron Kriete announced his retirement Monday, ending an Air Force career that spanned more than 31 years. “I’ve been a proud member of this great institution for a very long time,” said Chief Kriete, “and it’s time for me to move on.” A native of Selkirk, N.Y., the chief’s career began with his enlistment in September 1975. He has an extensive background in aircraft maintenance serving in numerous duties, including a three-year tour as a member of the U.S. Air Force aerial demonstration team, the Thunderbirds, whom they recognized as their maintenance professional of the year. “When I first joined the Air Force we were just coming out of the Vietnam era, and the many challenges associat- ed with that time,” he said. “I’ve seen our force change drastically throughout my time. I’ve seen us win the Cold War with a large garrison force, use our technology in Desert Storm and now pursue the Global War on Terrorism with a lighter, leaner, expedi- tionary force,” he said. “The one constant has been the pro- fessionalism of our Airmen, and the Airmen are who I’ll miss the most. “No matter what challenge we’ve faced, our Airmen have always found the solutions and made the difference. The quality of our Airmen and their ability to ensure we always maintain the world’s greatest air, space and missile force is the one thing I know will never change.” photo by Roger M. Dey Chief Kriete became the command’s top enlisted Airman in April 2002. He serves as the personal advisor to MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Chief Master Sgt. Ron Kriete, command chief master sergeant, Air Force Space the commander and senior staff on matters influencing the Command, listens to a briefing on procedures for issuing weapons during a tour of the 341st Security Forces Group armory health, welfare, morale, effective utilization, readiness, here. Chief Kreite accompanied former AFSPC Commander General Lance Lord on a tour of the base Jan. 21. quality of life and progress of the command’s enlisted policies are known and resolves enlisted issues and sensi- Chief Kriete will retire in a ceremony to be held at members in the United States and overseas. tive personnel matters. He represents the commander on all Peterson AFB in July. More information on the chief’s AFSPC encompasses 13 time zones, 160 units and more matters concerning the implementation of command poli- retirement ceremony will be released when it becomes than 48 locations. He ensures Air Force and the command’s cy. available.
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What do you get when you put 125 Global Positioning System-trained “Rambos” in one hangar? Water balloons, grog and a whole lot of mayhem. The mayhem was contained within Hangar 119 at Peterson Air Force Base June 3 when Airmen with the 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadrons at Schriever gathered to meet and ... socialize. “We had people coming in with face paint and the works,” said 1st Lt. Owen Dean, 2nd SOPS. “In the hangar, we had camo netting, tables and water bal- loons.” Two Grog bowls stood ominously between a makeshift obstacle course and the head table, where Lt. Cols. Stephen Hamilton and Pamela Lincoln—the 2nd and 19th SOPS commanders—ruled the ceremo- ny with iron fists. Airmen expressed their “gratitude” later in the ceremony by dunking each of the com- manders in a tub of cold water used for weapon reloads. “It was a lot of fun,” said Lieutenant Dean. “Every once in a while, you’d see water balloons sail through parabolic arcs. I don’t think a single person got out of there without getting soaked.” Army Capt. Matthew Campbell, the fire support officer for the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment at Fort Carson, was guest speaker for the ceremony. The presentation reinforced the importance of the squadrons’ combined mission, said Master Sgt. Lynde Parker, 19th SOPS. “It showed what we can do when we work together as a team—how it makes a difference in the lives of our comrades and how it helps the war on terrorism,” Sergeant Parker said. Staff Sgt. Stephanie Soltysik prepares the Grog at the GPS Combat Dining-In. Sergeant Soltysik is a member of 2nd SOPS.
Capt. Adam Fisher, 2nd Space Operations Squadron here, gets an unexpected response when he formally reports to the head table at t System Combat Dining-In June 3 in Hangar 119 at Peterson Air Force Base. Members of the 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadrons Lt. Col. Stephen Hamilton, 2nd dining-in to observe their total-force operation of the GPS constellation and its contributions to war fighters in Iraq, Afghani Space Operations Squadron com- mander, thanks Army Capt. Matthew Campbell, the guest speaker at the Combat Dining-In, for his presentation on how war fighters in the field use the GPS. photos by Kim Kruis-Johnson 2nd SOPS is responsible for he Global Positioning ensuring the precision of the GPS stan and elsewhere.joined together at the constellation's navigation and timing signals. JUNE 15, 2006 12 SATELLITE FLYER www.schriever.af.mil Tech, Master promotion rates announced RANDOLPH AIR FORCE The average master sergeant BASE, Texas — The Air Force has selectee score for the 06E7 master ser- selected 4,613 of 23,230 eligible tech- geant test cycle was 343.02 points, nical sergeants for promotion to master based on the following: sergeant, a 19.85 percent selection rate; and 6,904 of 41,186 eligible staff ser- — 134.38 Enlisted Performance geants for promotion to technical ser- Reports geant, a 16.76 percent selection rate. — 73.65 Promotion Fitness Exam The master sergeant selection rate — 63.39 Specialty Knowledge Test dropped 6.19 percent from last year, — 30.22 Time in Grade while this year’s technical sergeant rate — 35.42 Time in Service dropped 4.25 percent from last year. — 12.11 Decorations The Air Force programs the top five The average master sergeant enlisted grades to 56 percent of enlist- selectee has 3.96 years time in grade ed end strength. The programmed and 16.95 years in service. The average technical sergeant selectee has 4.87 years Fiscal year 2007 reduction in total Those selected will be promoted to time in grade and 10.84 years in service. Those selected enlisted end strength from 282,822 to master sergeant from August to July will be promoted to technical sergeant from August to July 264,424 resulted in lower enlisted pro- 2007. 2007. motion quotas. The average selectee score for the 06E6 technical ser- “There are approximately 5,200 non-commissioned The Air Force will release both promotion lists at 9 a.m. geant test cycle was 314.01 points, based on the following: officers who haven’t tested yet because they are currently Central Standard Time, today. The complete list of deployed or have just returned from a deployment,” said selectees will be posted online on the Air Force Personnel — 133.24 Enlisted Performance Reports Chief Master Sgt. Rusty Nicholson, Air Force Personnel Center’s Enlisted Promotions page at http://ask.afpc.ran- — 67.73 Promotion Fitness Exam Center’s enlisted promotions branch chief. “They will be dolph.af.mil/EProm/default.asp?prods3=5&prods2=2&pro — 53.37 Specialty Knowledge Test allowed to test once they return, and will automatically be ds1=1&cats1=141&p_cats=141 by 5 p.m., CST today. — 35.66 Time in Grade considered for promotion. Supplemental promotions are Score notices will be available on virtual Military — 23.94 Time in Service announced on a monthly basis until everyone has been con- Personnel Flight, or vMPF, Friday. — 5.43 Decorations sidered.” Take the Satellite Flyer home with you!
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