Friday, April 26, 2002 , Colo. Vol. 46 No.15 This Issue Lord takes command Guardian Challenge By Capt. Adriane Craig Public Affairs

For the first time in a decade, Air Force Space Command has its own commander. Gen. Lance Lord took the reins of AFSPC from Gen. Ed Eberhart April 19 in a ceremony presided over by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. 21st SFS team prepares for John Jumper. Guardian Challenge Secretary of the Air Force James - Page 5 Roche and Peter Teets, undersecretary of the Air Force, also attended. Feature It was almost unprecedented hav- ing the SECAF, CSAF and USECAF together at one event. All acknowl- edged they wanted to be on hand for the important and historic event. “A separate four-star commander for AFSPC is a testament to the neces- sity and importance of our responsibili- ty to carry out the recommendations of the Space Commission and assume our role as the executive agent for space,” Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Lloyd Command holds first ever honor Gen. Lance Lord accepts the colors and command of AFSPC from Chief of guard competition said Jumper. Staff of the Air Force Gen. John Jumper. - Page 8,9 “We take this special step today not for the sake of reorganizing, but “There is not a soldier, sailor, air- skilled in air power, has expertise in simply because it is the smart thing to man, Marine or coast guardsmen who space power, is a model of acquisition, Sports do for national security," said Teets. goes into harm’s way that doesn’t ben- and a leader in the integration of Last year, the Space Commission efit from what you do everyday. You warfighting capabilities to achieve recommended the duties of the AFSPC make their operations more efficient, combined effects.” commander be separated from those of more effective and more lethal,” said Lord is the first career space offi- the Commander in Chief of North Eberhart, saluting the troops in forma- cer to head the command. A former American Aerospace Defense tion representing 14th Air Force, 20th vice commander and director of plans Command and U.S. Space Command. AF, the Space and Missile Systems for AFSPC, much of his career has Roche acknowledged that the Center, Space Warfare Center, and been spent in the missile field. His change creates a strong lineup for Headquarters AFSPC. first duty assignment was as a space advocacy. Lord, called “a warrior and a Minuteman II combat crewmember “The team of Secretary Teets, scholar with a diamond-sharp mind with the 321st Strategic Missile Wing, Technical sergeant coaches General Eberhart and General Lord and a compassionate heart” by Roche, Grand Forks AFB, N.D. He has also women’s football will champion the realm of space for echoed these sentiments and outlined had assignments as a Minuteman II - Page 12 America,” he promised. “Look for his vision for the command. evaluation member and missile opera- great things.” “We are at a critically important tions staff officer. His first command Eberhart will remain at Peterson time in the already distinguished histo- was for the 10th Strategic Missile Inside as commander in chief of NORAD and ry of the Air Force Space Command,” Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, Mont. USSPACE. said Lord. The importance and neces- He also served as commander for the News....3,4 During the ceremony, Eberhart sity of space power has been clearly 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, Guardian was recognized with the Distinguished articulated, and it’s up to us to shape Wyo., and the 30th Space Wing at Service Medal. He saluted the men the future,” said Lord. Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Challenge....5 and women of AFSPC for their selfless “We will work hard as a major “Putting the reins of AFSPC in Air Force News....6 dedication in providing support 24 command to organize, train and equip the hands of a career space officer is a Feature....8,9 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 our forces and fully ‘flex our MAJ- capstone step as we focus on national days a year. COM muscles’ as a command that is security space,” said Teets. Commentary....10 Sports....12 AFSPC names outstanding airmen of the year

By Senior Master Sgt. Year banquet 2001 at the to represent 14th Air Force, 341st Space Wing, Lightning Cathy Segal enlisted club. 20th Air Force, Space and Malmstrom AFB, will now Air Force Space Command Public Nineteen enlisted Missile Systems Center, compete at Air Force level. Awareness Week Affairs members from throughout Space Warfare Center and In addition, Master the command competed for Headquarters AFSPC in the Sgt. Robert D. Brooks, for- Saturday-May 4 Five enlisted members For more information the title of Outstanding command-level competition. merly assigned to the 21st from Buckley, Schriever and Airman, NCO, Senior NCO, Senior Airman Claudia Security Forces Squadron, visit the 21st Space Peterson Air Force Bases, First Sergeant and Van Hassel, 460th Medical will compete for Air Force Wing Safety Web Colo. and Malmstrom AFB, Individual Mobilization Squadron, Buckley AFB; First Sergeant of the Year. Mont. shared top honors page on Petecentral Augmentee of the Year. Tech. Sgt. James Logan Jr., The command’s IMA April 18 during Air Force After winning those 17th Test Squadron, of the Year, Senior Master Courtesy photo Space Command’s titles at their respective Schriever AFB; and Master Sgt. Catherine E. Redmond Outstanding Airman of the bases or units, they went on Sgt. Michael Faulkingham, -See AIRMEN, page 3 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Friday, April 26, 2002 From the Top Action Line the old system. We are also establishing a refill Identification please pharmacy at the commissary. Once this is up Q: Why didn't anyone check my identification and running, we expect wait times at the clinic GSU when I came through the west gate March 11? I pharmacy to go down even more. If you have was there at 10:07 a.m. according to my watch. further questions, please contact Capt. Aaron At a Glance I was waved on through. It was six months to Middlekauff at 556-1109. the day after the events of Sept. 11, and every- thing should not be that normal. Thanks. A: Thank you for your concern about our secu- More food rity. Identification procedures at the gates range Q: Is it possible to get another food outlet from a minimum of one person producing a besides McDonald’s on Peterson AFB? Would valid ID for base access to a maximum of 100 it be possible to get a Kentucky Fried Chicken, percent of the vehicle's occupants producing Del Taco or a Taco Bell to give people another IDs. The procedure varies based upon a lot of choice? factors. If you were the only one in the vehicle, A: Thank you for your questions. Currently, our troops should have checked your ID. The we are not considering adding another fast food security forces and all our augmentees have facility on Peterson AFB. Besides done a remarkable job keeping us safe since McDonald’s, we currently have seven other Sept. 11. All of us bear the responsibility to food outlets to serve the base community. keep the installation and all of the people and Anthony's Pizza and Frank's Franks are located resources secure. If your ID isn't checked in the main exchange. Robin Hood sub shop is Unit: 13th Space Warning Squadron again, please offer it along with a reminder, located in the shoppette. We have snack bars in Location: Clear Air Force Station, Alaska and then call Master Sgt. Scott Barnhart at 556- the bowling alley and at the golf course. And Mission: The primary mission of the 13th Space Warning 7167. We'll take appropriate follow-up action. both the Officers' and Enlisted clubs offer dine- Squadron is to provide early warning of Intercontinental Thanks again for being concerned with installa- in or carry out service. If you have any other Ballistic Missiles and Sea-Launched Ballistic Missiles to tion security. You are our best eyes and ears. questions regarding food service on base, the Missile Warning Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air please contact the 21st Services Squadron Force Station. Its secondary mission is to provide space Business Flight Chief, Steve Parker at 556- surveillance data on orbiting objects to the Space Control 7412. Why wait? Center also located in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Submitting Q: When we drop off new prescriptions at the The 13th SWS accomplishes these missions using pharmacy, why do we have to wait until our Action Lines the Solid State Phased Array Radar System radar, which is number is called? Why can't we come back The Action housed in a triangular-shaped 11-story building on site. later to pick up the medication, instead of wait- Line is your direct The radar was originally located at El Dorado Air Station, ing for several hours? Thank you. line to the com- Texas, as part of the PAVE PAWS program and was only A: Thank you for your concern about our phar- mander. As a recently transplanted to Alaska to replace the United macy. Patients may, in fact, drop off prescrip- reminder, the State’s last mechanical missile warning radar site. tions and pick them up the next duty day. The action line is not a Clear is Site II of the Ballistic Missile Early Warning volunteers in the pharmacy lobby can assist substitute for your System. Site I is at Thule AB, Greenland, and Site III is at you with this. However, if patients need a pre- chain of command. RAF Fylingdales-Moor in the United Kingdom. Along scription filled the same day, they will need to To submit a with the PAVE PAWS radar sites at Cape Cod, Mass., and take a number and use the new bank teller sys- question or com- Beale AFB, Calif. and the PARCS radar at Cavalier AFS, tem we've recently installed. This system has N.D., the 13th SWS provides continual ground-based mis- ment call 556-7777 Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler reduced the average waiting time to less than or fax your ques- sile warning to defend the and Canada. 21st SW commander 40 minutes, down from 1 1/2 or 2 hours under tion to 556-7848. News Briefs CAR WASH CLOSURE - The car POWER OUTAGES - Buildings 1026 between Buildings 119 and 117 will AND INDUCTION CEREMONY - The wash will be closed May 6-10 for and 1030 will have scheduled power also be closed those dates. noncommissioned officer promotion painting. The painters will be using a outages Monday, 9-11 a.m. Building INSTRUCTOR OPENING - The recognition and induction ceremony is special epoxy, and it must stay dry for 1164 will have a scheduled power out- Peterson Air Force Base Airman scheduled for Wednesday at the base a certain period of time. age Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Leadership School is accepting special flagpole in front of Building 845, 3:30 PAINE STREET LANE CLOSURE - For more information, call Tech. duty applications through July 31. p.m. Students from the Peterson Air Paine Street at the southern entrance Sgt. Lemuel Campbell at 556-1634. The school is looking for a staff ser- Force Base Airmen Leadership School to Building 1, U.S. Space Command ROAD CLOSURES - Suffolk Street geant with at least an associate's will perform the retreat ceremony fol- and Army Space Command complex- from Duluth Avenue to Hamilton degree or the ability to complete one lowing the induction. es will have road work done starting Avenue will be closed May 13-24 to within 12 months. LEGAL NOTICE - Anyone having May 6. Two way traffic, one lane allow completion of the new fire sta- For more information, call claims for or against the estate of Staff each way, will be open at all times. tion. Hamilton Avenue from Peterson Master Sgt. Joey Quiroz at 556-7737 Sgt. Dorie Gillespie should contact Lt. For more information, call John Boulevard to the south end of or Staff Sgt. Kevin Allen at 556-4940. Col. Allan Linehan at 556-1600 or by Moreau or Bryon Bednar at 556-4184. Hamilton and the flightline gate NCO PROMOTION RECOGNITION e-mail [email protected].

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By Tech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano court reporter) helped prepare us for the possibility what was being said. Everything went smoothly 21st Space Wing Public Affairs of deploying as a court reporter when I was assigned through the rest of the trial.” to the position,” said Reagan-Ogas. “We receive Once the trial was over, Reagan-Ogas returned A Peterson paralegal recently had the opportu- some very basic training in our technical school, but to Peterson, but her work was far from over. nity to be a part of history when she participated in without the training I received from Ms. Jackie I “Court reporting is a lot more than talking into the first Air Force court-martial at an Operation could never have done it.” the recording equipment,” she said. “You have to Enduring Freedom deployed location. After a lengthy trip, Reagan-Ogas arrived at the listen to everything that’s being said, repeat it into Staff Sgt. Tracy Reagan-Ogas, 21st Space Wing deployed location to find that the trial was not only the recording mask and write at the same time. Legal, traveled to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on short going to be out of her normal environment, it would Then, after the trial is over, you have to transcribe it notice to participate in the trial as a court reporter for be taking place in a tent. all into a document and prepare the entire record. a deployed member of the 366th Air Expeditionary “When I arrived at the base I realized I was the Fortunately, I convinced them to allow me to return Wing. only person there who knew how to set up and oper- to Peterson to prepare the trial record, because with The trial was for a deployed Air Force member ate the court reporting equipment, and I was going to my limited experience, I really needed Ms. Jackie’s from , Calif., who stole nearly have to do it in a tent,” said Reagan-Ogas. “There help putting it all together. $1,300 in music and video disks and video games was sand everywhere and I was so nervous. It was “It took nearly an entire week to put the record from the Al Udeid base exchange store while my first trial as a court reporter and I was afraid it together. Trial records can go all the way to the employed there part time. was going to be the first one ever without a record of Supreme Court so it’s crucial that everything is per- Air Force paralegals don’t typically fill court trial!” fect.” reporter billets at bases in the United States, so when On the day of the trial, Reagan-Ogas did final Her hard work contributed to the eventual con- the request came for a court reporter, Reagan-Ogas checks to make sure that everything was ready, hop- viction of the Air Force member. was taken a bit by surprise. ing all would go as planned. “In a place like that, a base exchange is a very “Although I fill a deployable court-reporter bil- “I had everything all ready to go,” said Reagan- important thing,” said Reagan-Ogas. “It’s a morale let, I never thought I’d actually have to deploy as Ogas. “But since the trial was in a tent, I was afraid boost for people to have those type of facilities, so one,” said Reagan-Ogas. “Paralegals normally don’t that the flightline noises and other noises from it’s especially important that people who steal from even sit in a court room during trials. We usually around the base would prevent me from hearing these types of facilities be prosecuted.” work behind the scenes, so the idea of playing such a what was being said. The recording machines have After her ordeal in the desert was over, Reagan- key role in a trial was a little scary.” two recorders in the event one malfunctions, so I Ogas was ready for some well-deserved rest from The legal office received the tasking to deploy made sure they were both ready to record. But when her court-reporting duties. But instead of taking a someone on a Wednesday, and Reagan-Ogas was on the bailiff said, ‘All rise,’ I pushed play and the first vacation, she’s off to parts unknown to put her now- a plane four days later. Fortunately, she was well machine didn’t work! Fortunately, the other one did, confirmed court reporting skills to the test once prepared for her trip. but I was so nervous! After that happened, I contin- again. “Ms. Jackie (Jackie Davidson, 21st SW Legal ued and fortunately didn’t have any trouble hearing

May 1 as Law Day to recognize and military justice system, claims, receive a $25 gift certificate for a local Peterson to honor the country’s rich heritage of notaries, tax preparation and legal toy store. liberty, justice and equality under the assistance. The run will be followed by a rule of law. Law Day continues May 6 with a 10:00 a.m. military working dog celebrate “Law Day is important because it 6:45 a.m. 5K Gavel Run starting at the demonstration by the 21st Security gives the local community a chance to fitness center. The running route will Forces at the base park pavilion. Here see the many players involved in the be the same as the fitness center’s Fun MWD teams will demonstrate such Law Day legal system, as well as the varied Run, past the golf course to Pete East skills as drug searches, attacks and a services we provide on a daily basis,” and back. There is an $8 entry fee, car search. By 2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout said Capt. Jenny Johnson, judge advo- which includes a T-shirt, due by close From 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. JA 21st Space Wing Public Affairs cate. of business Monday and there is no officers will host a luncheon at Law Day starts Wednesday with a entry fee for those who don’t want T- Peterson’s officer’s club. Here guest Peterson Air Force Base legal 6:50 a.m. all faith worship service at shirts. Prizes will be awared to top speakers, Maj. Jimmy Bardin, 21st office will host the annual American St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral and con- winners. deputy staff judge advocate officer, Bar Association Law Day Wednesday tinues with an all-day open house at Queen Palmer Elementary School and Maj. Vance Spath, 50th deputy and May 6. the Peterson legal office. third, fourth and fifth graders are staff judge advocate officer, will dis- Law Day is set aside as a way to The open house will include designing posters for the Gavel Run T- cuss the Law Day theme as it pertains familiarize the local with the justice cookies and beverages for those who shirts. The elementary school children to their most recent deployment expe- system. stop by to learn about legal services. design is based upon this year’s theme: rience. According to Maj. Gen. Thomas Judge Advocate officers will be Celebrate Your Freedom-Assuring For more information call Fiscus, judge advocate general, in on hand to answer questions about the Equal Justice for All. The winner will Johnson at 556-4500. 1961 Congress officially designated

-AIRMEN, from page 1 for 12 people. replacement costs. He estab- 2001, Redmond now works and beyond the call in the from AFSPC Directorate of Logan, noncommis- lished a first-term career full time as the superinten- accomplishments that earned Requirements, will compete sioned officer in charge of his seminar that swayed more dent of the Requirements them their awards, attendees at Air Force Reserve squadron’s training flight, co- than 70 percent of the atten- directorate’s superintendent also paid honor to those who Command for Air Force authored a phased array mis- dees to re-enlist. of the spacelift vehicles lost their lives in the line of Reserve Senior NCO of the sile warning radar system Brooks, now stationed branch. There, she plays a duty Sept. 11. Year. If she wins there, she plan for a 20-day test valued in Korea, created, chartered critical role in developing, As host of the banquet, will go on to compete in the at $130,000. He’s also an and chaired a 60-member coordinating and implement- General Ed Eberhart, in one OAY competition. assistant test manager for a inter-service dorm council ing programming, policy and of his last official acts as Van Hassel, a mental $182 million Air Force devoted solely to the quality guidance for the $18.9 billion AFSPC commander, said, health technician, performed Satellite Control Network of life for first-term enlisted Evolved Launch Vehicle pro- “Beyond the call, you under- duties as the drug testing pro- upgrade, locating 13 defects members. He also performed gram. She also resolved a stand what beyond the call is. gram assistant manager, help- during 250 tests at four security police augmentee procurement issue for missile You live it every day and we ing to deter illegal drug use worldwide locations. duty logging more than 100 propellants and cryogenic salute you. Karen [Eberhart] by assessing 1,700 individu- As career assistance hours controlling entry at the fluids helping to reducing and I could not think of any- als during 96 random testing advisor, Faulkingham led base gates and performing launch costs. thing that we would prefer to days. She also coordinated 45 Malmstrom AFB to its high- other security duties so he The theme of the OAY do our last night, before we suicide prevention briefings est enlisted retention rate in could better empathize with banquet was “Beyond the change command, than to for 8,000 area Department of recorded history, saving the his troops. Call.” In addition to recog- celebrate and honor our Defense workers and orches- Air Force more than $3 mil- A unit reservist at nizing the ways this year’s enlisted corps.” trated immediate intervention lion in new accession Peterson AFB until October OAY nominees went above SPACE OBSERVER 4 Friday, April 26, 2002 News Peterson receives Tree City USA awards

By 2nd Lt. Mike Andrews Service, presented Brig. Gen. Bob 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Kehler, 21st Space Wing commander, Tree City USA and Tree City USA Peterson Air Force Base was rec- Growth Awards. ognized for its continued dedication to “The Air Force and Peterson environmental excellence in a ceremo- Complex place a high premium on car- ny at the Child Development Center ing for the environment at this base,” April 17. said Kehler. “We’re firmly dedicated Dennis Will, Assistant District to preserving and protecting our vital Forester for the Colorado State Forest natural resources as part of this great community.” This marks the eighth consecu- tive year that Peterson has been named a Tree city USA, and the third year the base has received a Tree City USA Growth Award. In addition to presentation of the awards, the ceremony also focused on education and partnerships. The U.S. Forest Center and the 21st Space Wing environmental flight provided educa- tional materials to the children and parents present. The Peterson McDonald’s also Photos by Joe Fischer participated by providing gift certifi- Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler, 21st Space Wing commander; Dennis Will, Assistant District Forester; Smokey the Bear and Kirstin Cox help plant a blue cates to the CDC children. spruce tree next to the child developement center during Arbor Day festivi- Three blue spruce trees were ties Wednesday. planted next to the CDC during the ceremony as a symbol of the long-term care throughout America. This award commission with the responsibility for vision of protecting the environment. is designed not only to recognize writing and implementing an annual The National Arbor Day achievement, but also to communicate community forestry work plan. This Foundation, in cooperation with the new ideas and help the leaders of all plan oversees the tree management National Association of State Foresters Tree City USAs plan for improving program, and ideally provides clear and the United States Department of community tree care. guidance for planting, maintaining and Agriculture, provides the Tree City The Tree City USA award recog- removing trees from streets, parks and USA Growth Award. The award rec- nizes communities that are committed other public places. Smokey the Bear helps Adam Bull ognizes environmental improvements to meeting the tree city standards. For more information or educa- from the child development center and encourages higher levels of tree Each city must have a tree board, or tional materials call 556-9322. plant a tree. SPACE OBSERVER Guardian Challenge Friday, April 26, 2002 5 Security Forces team prepares for competition Editor’s note: This is the fourth in “Experience will be a big advan- a series on 21st Space Wing participa- tage for our team,” said Tech. Sgt. tion in Guardian Challenge 2002. Timothy Winfree, 21st Security Forces Squadron team leader. “I don’t think By Tech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano anyone else has a team as solid as 21st Space Wing Public Affairs ours. We’re going down there to win and we’ll put forth 110 percent effort The 21st Space Wing security to make that happen.” forces team scheduled to compete in The team is sequestered at its Guardian Challenge 2002 is missing secret location to make the most of the from Peterson. training opportunity. Sources close to the team “We’re training here at //data revealed that team members are at an masked// to get away from any distrac- undisclosed training location in north- tions so we can concentrate solely on ern New Mexico honing their skills to building our team and going to defend their title as best security forces Vandenberg and bringing the trophy unit in Air Force Space Command. back,” said Winfree. “Here, we have The returning champions secured their access to an obstacle course that mir- title in the 2001 competition and have Photo by Dennis Carlson rors the course we’ll be competing on Security forces team members from the 21st Space Wing practice on an no plans to give it up this year. at Vandenberg, and we also have obstacle course that mirrors the one that will be part of competition for unlimited access to security forces members at Guardian Challenge 2002. some outstanding fir- ing ranges.” the 21st SFS had to offer, which ing at Guardian Challenge compete in The team wants includes three returning team members three areas that test their skills in a to maximize its train- from the award winning 2001 team. variety of security forces disciplines. ing time, which began Team members are Winfree, team for all competing leader; White, assistant team leader, teams April 15. and Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Sean Gunning, Competition categories “We’ll be doing Senior Airman Richard Russell and a variety of things to Senior Airman Chris Detone, team Combat Marksmanship - improve our fitness members. Combat Marksmanship tests the and team skills,” said While most team members are ability to identify and engage a Staff Sgt. Jeremy from the 21st SFS, Detone is a mem- variety of enemy targets at varying White, assistant team ber of the 721st SFS at Cheyenne distances in a hostile environment. leader. “The competi- Mountain Air Force Station, Co. Due Competitors fire the M16 rifle, the tion will test our abili- to manning constraints, Detone was M9 pistol and the M203 grenade ty to react to situa- only allowed to participate when the launcher. tions that we might 21st SFS gave the mountain a replace- Combat Tactics - Combat Tactics run into in our day-to- ment security forces member to make tests security forces in a realistic day work, so we have up for his absence. scenario that could be encountered to be prepared for any The 2001 competition featured a by any unit. This scenario tests the situation they might new goal for AFSPC security forces ability to defend/recapture throw at us.” teams: the Flying Tigers award. A tro- resources and personnel while This year’s secu- phy is awarded to the top security engaged in direct combat with rity forces team was forces team. Last year’s trophy went enemy forces. selected through an to the 21st Space Wing. Obstacle Course - The obstacle Army physical train- “That trophy has our name on it,” course tests security Forces physi- Photo by Adam Gramarossa said Winfree, “and we plan to keep it cal fitness. The course consists of Security forces team members practice firing the ing test and weapons firing test. The team that way.” 13 obstacles run over a distance of M9 pistol in preparation for Guardian Challenge two miles. 2002 competition. selected was the best Security forces members compet- Guardian Challenge Santa Maria BBQ The 21st Logistics is hosting a Tickets are available from: - Unit first sergeants and chiefs Santa Maria Style BBQ, 11:30 a.m. - 21st Logistics Support Squadron, 556-6527 May 2 in Hangar 140. - 21st Logistics Group, 556-3047 Tickets are $6 and must be purchased by April 24. - 21st Contracting Squadron, 556-4381 SPACE OBSERVER 6 Friday, April 26, 2002 Around the Air Force Contracting keeps Al Udeid stocked

By Capt. Sean McKenna 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (AFPN) — Jim Bane is busy bartering with the for- eign salesman, working the price of the refrigerator from $500 down to just under $400. For some people this storeroom haggling would seem a pain, but for this technical sergeant it is all part of the job. Bane is a “buyer” at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. You could call him the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing’s personal shopper, hunting down items from the mountain of purchase orders he processes daily. Racing from store to store in the Qatar capital city of Doha, he barters and buys the goods, then either throws them into the back of his SUV or arranges for a quick delivery to the base. “I’m not the kind of person who likes to sit in an office locked behind a desk,” said Bane, whose shopping trips can last up to 12 hours and lives by the credo that the first price is never the final price. “This gives me a chance to get out and meet the peo- ple.” Bane is one of 11 people deployed to the 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron whose job it is to keep the base here well stocked with all the key ingredients needed to keep cooking in the war against terrorism. Photo by Capt. Sean McKenna Tech. Sgt. Jim Bane, 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron, reviews prices for a saw blade with a Since October, the squadron has committed hardware vendor in Doha, Qatar. Bane, who is deployed supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, $17.5 million to nearly 1,500 contracts and agree- makes daily trips from Al Udeid Air Base to local vendors to buy goods and services for the 379th Air ments for goods such as rental vehicles, utilities, fur- Expeditionary Wing. niture, force protection gear, computers and kitchen equipment. “We are charged with taking the customer’s contracting officers award a contract to the lowest Getting Operation Enduring Freedom’s largest needs, placing it into a buying process and making bidder. deployed wing up and running has not come cheap, sure (the process is) equitable to both the vendor and “Our job, by law, is to purchase requirements and the contracting squadron has been the center of customer,” he said. that meet the minimum needs of the government,” that spending spree, said to Capt. Andre Prude, con- “We want to give the government the best bang Prude said. “This way we spend the taxpayers’ tracting chief. for its buck while ensuring the purchase is legal, fair money wisely.” “We play a part in so much of this base, and timely.” With the wing moving past its initial buildup whether it’s buying ice, generators, swimming pools While small items less than $2,500 can be phase, the requirements are not nearly as rapid for or tents,” Prude said. “If you need it, we can get it.” bought on the fly, anything over that has to be put the contracting squadron, but they do stay steady. While the finance office manages the funds for out for competition, which is where the fun usually The daily need for tools, computer software and the base, contracting officers are the only ones begins, said Prude. On a big-ticket item — anything other items continues, he said. authorized to commit the government’s money to more than $200,000 — contracting typically puts the Jim Bane and others stand ready to go buy it, products and services, Prude said. bid out for a minimum of 10 days. Only then will wherever “it” may be. Predators akin to traditional aircraft -– sort of By Jim Garamone ing weather, route and intelli- Mathewson said there of-the-pants’ feel to it, and the “We mitigate the fatigue American Forces Press Service gence reports. were some surprises when he peripheral vision is limited.” by changing out pilots and “You step to the airplane came to the aircraft. Maintenance of the air- sensor operators every four WASHINGTON and do the pre-flight check,” “For one, it’s larger than craft is the same as any other hours,” he said. (AFPN) — The Predator is Mathewson said. “When I thought,” he said. “Also, plane in the Air Force. “Pilots and sensor opera- just like every other aircraft, you’re finished, instead of get- when you are flying the air- Mathewson said the same tors have so much information you just do not ride in it. ting in the cockpit, you get in craft, you know you’re not number of specialties is need- to process that four hours is That is the conclusion of a ground-control station.” aboard it, but you think you ed to maintain the aircraft, about as much as they can Lt. Col. Eric Mathewson, The transportable station are.” generate and plan missions, take. Each mission is briefed commander of the 15th is like a cockpit. Predators are Mathewson, who has and service the payloads. to a crew of two pilots and Reconnaissance Squadron at flown the same as crewed air- commanded the squadron for All told, Predator four sensor operators.” , Nev. craft are. A pilot sits in the left 18 months, said pilots also squadrons have 350 to 400 The aircrews in the He should know, as his unit seat, the officer in charge of realize they are not in simula- people, including 27 pilots squadron have to adhere to the flies 24 of the unmanned aeri- the sensors is in the right seat tors, but on real missions. assigned. He said aircrew same crew rest routines and al vehicles on missions world- and behind them is a flight There is no pushing the reset members come from all walks must meet the same physical wide. engineer. The cockpit control button if they are “shot down” of Air Force life. He has crew requirements as manned-air- Mathewson, who flew F- array includes a stick, rudder or encounter an unrecoverable members who started in C-17 craft crew members. 15 Eagles before joining the and all the other switches, but- problem. Globemaster IIIs, KC- 135 Mathewson said the squadron, said pilots qualified tons and lights any other plane “You are aware that what Stratotankers, F-15s and C- experience with the Predator in other aircraft feel right at would have. you’re controlling is a real air- 141 Starlifters. has been eye-opening for him. home in the Predator world. Once in, they start craft,” he said. Another thing the “I’m a zealot,” he said. The whole process engines, taxi and it is “ready In fact, flying the Predator can do that other air- “I know this is going to involved in flying a mission in for takeoff.” Predator is harder than flying craft cannot is switch crews. be part of the air power future, a Predator is virtually the The same procedures a manned aircraft in many The aircraft can fly up to 40 and I can see from our suc- same as any other aircraft, he apply upon landing. ways, he said. hours at a stretch, but there is cesses in Operation Enduring said. “We land, taxi back and “It’s more challenging no need for one crew to fly the Freedom that this is going to Before each mission, debrief the mission just like than landing an F-15,” he said. whole mission, Mathewson play a pivotal role in air power pilots attend briefings cover- any other,” Mathewson said. “There’s no sound, no ‘seat- said. for years to come.” SPACE OBSERVER FYI Friday, April 26, 2002 7 Peterson Air Force Base Health and Today Wellness Center. n Estate planning seminar, 1-4 p.m., n Chicken buffet dinner, 5-7 p.m., Family Support Center. enlisted club. n Mongolian barbecue, 6-8 p.m., offi- Saturday cers’ club. n Month of the military child and Thursday child abuse prevention carnival, 10 n Children’s play group, 10:30 a.m.- a.m.-2 p.m., base park, next to the 12 p.m., base chapel. aquatics center. n Job orientation, 1-2:30 p.m., Family Support Center. Monday n National Day of Prayer n Mothers on the Move, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Helpful Numbers Fridays, Family Advocacy Center. n Family Advocacy Center 556-8943 n Education Center 556-4064 Tuesday n Library 556-7462 n Assertive communication class, n Community Center 556-7671 2:30-4 p.m., base library. Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson n Aquatics Center 556-4608 n Sponsorship training, 7:30-8:30 Here’s to you n Fitness Center 556-4462 a.m., Family Support Center. n Officers’ Club Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler, 21st Space Wing commander, says a few 556-4181 n n Resume review class, 9-11 a.m., words as he presents Gen. Ed Eberhart, Commander in Chief NORAD Enlisted Club 556-4194 Family Support Center. and U.S. Space Command, with a framed memento of the wing in a n Youth Center 556-7220 surprise informal ceremony April 18. Gen. Eberhart shared his grati- n Family Support Center 556-6141 Wednesday tute with the wing and his many thanks for working with the wing n Chapel 556-4442 over the past few years. n n Stress management, 2:30-4 p.m., Red Cross 556-9201 Community Notes Community News carnival is scheduled for Saturday, 10 PROGRAM - Nominations and essays a.m.-2 p.m., at the base park, next to for scholarships available through the U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE the aquatics center. enlisted and officers’ clubs must be ROCKIES - Tickets are available at Peterson Air For information, call Jane Marie received by July 15. Ticketmaster for the United States Air Kopycinski at 556-7220. Essays should be 500 words on Force Band of the Rockies free, public Force Base CHILD CARE - Military spouses who the topic, “Air Force clubs -- how to “Armed Forces Concert,” May 16, provide child care, or who want to, for continue the tradition. Chapel Schedule 7:30 p.m., Arnold Hall Theater, U.S. children other than their own for 10 For details, call club managers at Air Force Academy. hours or more per week must be 556-4194 or 556-4181. VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON - Base vol- licensed to do so in on-base quarters. unteers will be honored at a luncheon Military Personnel A series of three eight-hour orientation Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the enlisted classes are being offered May 14-16 Flight Protestant club. Cost is $7, except for volunteers, for anyone interested in becoming a HOURS: The MPF is open for who eat free. Family Child Care provider. appointments only, 8-10 a.m. daily. Services For tickets call 556-6141. Preregistration is required at least Customer service and records hours AIRMAN’S ATTIC: The Airman’s Attic Liturgical Worship one week in advance. are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for military identifi- is open noon-3 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 For more information, call Barb cation cards, DEERS enrollment and 8:15 a.m. a.m.-3 p.m. the second and fourth Ziegler at 556-4322. verification. Active duty members can Saturdays of the month. Traditional Sunday DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY - also view their personnel records by To volunteer at the Airman’s DECA is accepting applications for the using the virtual MPF. Log on to Worship 11 a.m. Attic, call Linda at 472-4837. student temporary employment pro- www.afpc.randolph.af.mil and click on QUIT SMART - The Health and Gospel Services gram in the areas of checker and work- VMPF and follow the log-on proce- Wellness Center is looking for motivat- er. dures. 12:30 p.m. ed non-smokers who have a desire to For more information, call the FAMILY MEMBER ID CARDS: help people quit using tobacco. Sunday School Peterson Air Force Base Commissary Family members’ ID cards are only Volunteers will attend a one-day train- at 556-7765 or 556-7770. renewed if they are about to expire or 9:45 a.m. ing course and then conduct the to- VANITY FAIR - The Armed Services lost and not for change in grade. They bacco cessation classes. Catholic YMCA, Air Force Academy, Schriever can only be reissued 20 days prior to For more information or to sign and Peterson Air Force Bases, and Fort their expiration. The military member up, call Deena Gerber at 556-4292 or Services Carson are sponsoring a Vanity Fair must be present to sign the ID card Master Sgt. Luis Pacheco at 556-6674. May 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Armed application unless the family member Mass WRITING SEMINAR - The Enlisted Services YMCA, 2190 Jet Wing Drive. has a power-of-attorney. Professional Development Committee Weekdays There will be refreshments, crafts, hair will be conducting the effective writing Community Activities cuts, massages, make-overs and more 11:35 a.m. seminar May 6, 9-11 a.m., in the free. Center Family Support Center classroom. Saturdays 5 p.m. PIKES PEAK MILITARY FAMILY YOUTH ART CLASSES - Children To sign up, e-mail Senior Master COOKBOOK - The Peterson Air Force ages 10-13 may attend art classes Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sgt. Torrys Johnson at torrys.john- Base Officers’ Wives’ Club is creating tomorrow, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at the [email protected]. Reconciliation a cookbook and wants to include all CAC. Space is limited. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Volunteers military families in the Pikes Peak To learn more or sign up, call Saturdays 4 p.m. are needed to help with the El Paso region. 556-1733. County Household Chemical Waste Religious Submissions may be made by e- DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING - A dog Collection Program today and mailing Linh Narum at obedience training class will be held Saturday at the Penrose Equestrian Education [email protected] or mailing Linh starting May 7 for seven weeks. Center. Narum, c/o Peterson Officers’ Wives’ There is a $99 fee per dog. Adult and pre K- For more information, call Dan Club, P.O. Box 14066, Peterson AFB, Owners must bring a six-foot leash. Pedersen at 556-7328 or e-mail 12th grade Sundays Colo. For more information, call All other supplies will be furnished. [email protected]. Narum at 591-7010. For more information or to sign 8:30 a.m. CARNIVAL - The month of the mili- CLUB MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP up, call 556-1733. tary child and child abuse prevention Honor Guards shine in first ever competition By Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips best’ and they’re also the trainers for the Air Force course, she had a lot of help, but her persistence and lead on this, and they’ve set the benchmark.” 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Honor Guard.” dedication have been key to making this event hap- At Thursday’s banquet, the final scores were Throughout the competition, precision move- pen.” read and the Patrick AFB “Shark Attack” was Air Force Space Command held the first-ever ments reflected competitors’ months of practice and “With the flag and the stage, the opening cere- named the 2002 AFSPC Honor Guard Competition honor guard competition here Tuesday and the dedication. In each event, teams moved flaw- mony Tuesday morningwas awesome,” Payne champion. Wednesday to test the skills of the command’s lessly through their paces, under the trained and added. “The actual bier mock-up and 1939 hearse -- “We have a ‘traveling trophy’ that will go to honor guard teams. watchful eyes of the judges. The slightest misstep they pulled out all their resources to make it happen. their wing,” said Godfrey. “They’ll have that dis- “A few years back, the senior chiefs in Space meant point deductions in overall team scores. “It’s been talked about for years,” he said. “To tinction of being the ‘best of the best’ in Space Command said we needed to something more for “I think we’re doing really well,” said High see it kick off and to be a part of it is monumental. Command.” our honor guard teams,” said Senior Master Sgt. Frontier Honor Guard member Airman 1st Class “Ten years down the road, when I go to a The team will also represent AFSPC as the Kathryn Godfrey, AFSPC Honor Guard competition Jessica Sanchez. MAJCOM-level competition, I’m going to know official honor guard for this year’s Guardian coordinator. “We came up with the idea of holding a “We practiced our routines straight from the where it started. It started right here with this event. Challenge competition May 6-10 at Vandenberg competition that would increase their skills and their regulation, so there’s really been nothing surpris- “Once again, Space Command has taken the AFB, Calif. training so that while they perform this very impor- ing,” said Sanchez. “After each event, we get tant ceremony they do it perfectly. together as a team and talk about our performance. “We’re proud to have taken this on,” she said. We can tell what we did well and what we’ll have “We’re hoping it will go Air Force-wide.” points deducted on.” During opening ceremonies, the seven teams “We try not to pay attention to the other teams from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.; Malmstrom AFB, and stay focused on what we need to do,” she said. Mont.; F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo.; Minot AFB, N.D.; “The dedication (of the teams) shows,” said Los Angeles AFB, Calif.; Vandenberg AFB, Calif.; Staff Sgt. John Payne, a member of Bolling’s U.S. and the High Frontier Honor Guard consisting of Air Force Honor Guard. “The dedication to doing members from Peterson, Schriever and Buckley Air things right is just awesome. Force Bases, were introduced to thunderous “There’s a famous quote by General Patton applause from a crowd of nearly 200. that goes, ‘If you do your full duty, the rest will take At the commands, “Space Command Honor care of itself,’” said Payne, an honor guard member Guards! … Attention! … Fall out and prepare for for 6 1/2 years. “To see these folks putting in their inspection!” by AFSPC Vice Commander Lt. Gen. full effort, that’s awesome.” Robert Hinson, the competition was underway. “The folks who came out — especially for the The teams competed for awards in six cate- second day to watch the standard honor funerals — gories: posting and retiring of the colors, flag fold- hopefully it brings something to them,” Payne said. ing, firing party, pall bearers, weapons cleaning and “That funeral is going to be for them. They’re going standard funeral honors. to have a flag be presented at their funeral. “We invited the United States Air Force Honor Hopefully, they understand what that means. Guard from Bolling AFB in Washington, D.C. to be “Senior Master Sgt. Godfrey has done an out- our judges,” Godfrey said. “They’re ‘the best of the standing job bringing this all together,” he said. “Of

Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Farmer, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, per- forms “Taps” for the standard funer- al honors competition.

Photos by Alex Lloyd Teams competed in events such as standard funeral honors, colors posting, firing party and paul bearers (clockwise from top right). SPACE OBSERVER 10 Friday, April 26, 2002 Sports Fitness month to begin Wednesday By Master Sgt. D.K. Grant This year’s theme is “Mission Fitness Center, Gym 2. Brig. 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Fitness,” and planned activi- Gen. Bob Kehler, 21st Space ties range from playing an old Wing Commander, will kick Want to go to the childhood favorite – dodgeball off the ceremony which will Bahamas? Go to the gym. - to attending a HAWC diet also feature a 15-minute per- In May, every time you and nutrition seminar. formance by the Air Force work out or participate in cer- People who are unable to Band of the Rockies Stellar tain fitness center or Health participate in many of the Brass ensemble. and Wellness Center activities, high-point activities can still Following the opening you will not only improve qualify for the vacation draw- ceremony, Peterson runners your fitness level, but you’ll ings just by attending the and walkers will join also earn points to become eli- Wednesday opening and May Americans nationwide in a gible for a round-trip vacation 31 closing ceremonies. Each Worldwide Mission Fitness for two to Jamaica or the ceremony is worth 10 fitness 2002/Armed Forces Day 5K Bahamas. points, and you only need 20 run or 1.5K walk that begins It’s all part of the Air points to be entered in the at 12:30 here. Runners and Force’s 16th Annual May drawing. walkers will meet in front of Fitness Month celebration and, Various activities the Fitness Center and those according to the Peterson Air (including the ceremonies) interested can sign up as late Force Base coordinator, Ernie earn a specific number of fit- as starting time Wednesday. Martin, there are a variety of ness points. Fitness points are Among other activities is activities planned to appeal to tallied on a Fitness Month a Jackpot Stairmaster event. the gamut of participants. scorecard, stamped by the Stairmaster computer pro- Fitness Center staff upon com- grams will be set to randomly pletion of an activity. Once a identify prize winners. participant has earned 20 Exercisers need only be using points, his or her card is sub- the Stairmaster equipment mitted for a May 31 drawing. May 4 or 5 between 10 a.m. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano As a part of the personal-fitness program, participants can The more points you earn, the and 4 p.m. to be eligible for a earn points toward completeing their scorecard by running. more cards you complete, and random-jackpot prize. the more chances you have to In addition to the grand bility for such prizes is not to get points to be entered in win. Two names from prize eligibility, fitness month tied to point accumulation. the vacation drawing. Peterson AFB will be drawn participants could win a prize Says Martin, it’s just a matter For more information and forwarded to Air Force just for walking into the aero- of being in the right place at about May Fitness Month Space Command. AFSPC will bics room for their normal the right time. events, contact Martin at 556- send its cards to Headquarters workout, Marten said. Instant Martin encouraged all 7092, or call the Fitness Air Force and HQ will draw winners will be identified base members to come out and Center main office at 556- the winners’ names. throughout the month, and support the opening and clos- 4462. To sign up for any of The Peterson celebration their prizes will range from ing ceremonies, which, he the scheduled events, stop by begins with an opening cere- sports sunglasses to T-shirts. explained, will not only be the Fitness Center and fill out mony Wednesday, noon, in the Unlike previous years, eligi- exciting but is also the chance the registration forms.

EVENT DATE TIME PLACE SIGN-UP POINTS EARNED DEADLINE Opening Ceremony Wednesday Noon Gym 2 N/A 10 5K run/1.5K walk Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Fitness Center Wednesday, 12:30 5 p.m. 1 Pitch Softball May 2-3 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Softball Fields Monday 5 Jackpot Stairmaster May 4-5 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fitness Center Wednesday 5 Tug-o-War, Relay Race May 8 Noon-2 p.m. Pavilion area May 7 5

Kickball Tournament May 9-10 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TBD May 7 5 Sand Volleyball May 14-15 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pavilion area May 10 5 Horseshoe Tournament May 16 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pavilion area May 13 5

3-on-3 Basketball May 18-19 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fitness Center Outdoor May 15 5 Court Wallyball Tournament May 20-21 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fitness Center May 16 5

3-point Shootout Basketball May 28 11:30 a.m. Gym 2 May 24 5

Dodgeball Tournament May 29 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fitness Center May 24 5

Closing Ceremony May 31 Noon Gym 2 N/A 10 MORE POINT DATE TIME POINTS EARNERS EARNED

Attend a Health Anytime As scheduled 5 and Wellness in May Center Seminar Fitness Anytime Schedule with 3 Assessment at in May HAWC staff the HAWC Personal Anytime Notify Fitness 2 points Workout Session in May Center after per day workout maximum Aerobics Class Anytime Schedule Available 2 per in May at Fitness Center class (1 per day)

Other Fitness Anytime See Fitness Center 2 per Classes (yoga, in May Schedules class (1 spinning, etc) per day) SPACE OBSERVER 12 Friday, April 26, 2002 Sports MEO technical sergeant coaches UWFL

By 2nd Lt. Mike Andrews own, Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Lewis. This 21st Space Wing Public Affairs isn’t his first football-coaching job, he was the assistant defensive backs Are you ready for some football? coach at Albany State, Ga. For his day It’s that time of year again, when job Lewis works in the 21st Space hard-hitting, full-contact football fea- Wing Military Equal Opportunity turing pure speed on both sides of the office. ball rumbles into town. “Coaching is applying principles If you thought professional foot- that the military teaches you,” said ball didn’t start for another four Lewis, who oversees 40 players and a months, you’re wrong. I’m talking seven-member coaching staff. about the United Women’s Football “Excellence in all we do, attention to league, not the National Football detail, and organizational skills are a League. few examples that can be really benefi- This is the UWFL’s inaugural cial in meeting any challenge you season, with seven teams competing face.” for the championship trophy. Each Each team held tryouts in team will play 12 games under NFL November for those female athletes rules, from the time clock down to the who wanted to call themselves profes- equipment they’re allowed to use. sional football players. Tryouts con- What’s unique about the home- sisted of the same grueling workouts town Colorado Springs Koalas is the demanded of their male counterparts in team is coached by one of the Wing’s Photos by 2nd Lt. Mike Andrews the NFL. Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Lewis, 21st Space Wing Military Equal Opportunity The Koalas played their first Office, motivates the all-female team through the agility ropes, above, and game of the season April 14, annihilat- demonstrates the proper passing techniques, below. ing the Sweetwater County Outlaws 69-13. All home games are played at age from 18 to 48, and each of them “Playing football helps gets you the Harrison High School football signed a one-year contract to play for in both mental and physical shape, field. the Koalas. They are paid $50 for while allowing you to compete at a Who are the players in this every game, and travel and meals are higher level and have a good time,” league? They’re mothers, sisters, and provided when they have away games. said Lawrence. college students when they’re not com- Lewis says he’s still looking for For information on signing up, peting on the gridiron. They range in players. call Lewis at 290-6550. Sports Shorts

Baseball fields - Youth Youth may still sign up for 7220 baseball fields are off limits to summer camps in archery, Basketball tournament everyone except the base baseball, basketball, golf, foot- - A Cheyenne Mountain Air youth program participants. ball, soccer and tennis. Space Force Station 3-on-3 basket- Field number 4 is open for is limited. ball tournament is scheduled general use. For more information, for Saturday. Times are to be To reserve an adult base- call the youth center at 556- determined. ball playing field, call Ernie 7220. For more information, Martin at 556-4462. Competition - A youth call 556-1515. Golf course - Summer baseball competition for 7-12- Play rooms - Two par- hours go into effect at the year-olds is scheduled for May ent-supervised child play Silver Spruce Golf Course 11, 10 a.m., at the youth base- rooms are available in the fit- Monday. ball fields. ness center’s aerobics room The course is open 7 For more information, and just off court 1. a.m.-dark. The pro shop is call the youth center at 556- For details, call 556- open 6:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and the 7220. 4462 or 556-1515. 19th Hole Grill is open 6:30 Baseball registration - Personal trainers - The a.m.-5 p.m. The driving range Youth baseball registration Fitness Center has personal is open 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. continues through May 17. trainers available. Daily tee times must be sched- Coaches are also needed for Fitness center - People uled. baseball teams for youths ages can play competitive or recre- For more information, 3-12. ational volleyball or racquet- call 556-7414. For more information, ball. Call the fitness center Youth sports camps - call the youth center at 556- for details at 556-1515.

Correction The 544th Information Operations Group volleyball team was incorrectly identified as the 544th Inspector General team, and the 810th Medical Group volleyball team was incorrectly identified as the 10th Medical Group team in a stand alone photo on page 12 of the April 19 Space Observer.