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Photo by Carrie E. David Dr. Steve F. Pierce, director of the Decision Support Directorate, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Stra- tegic Command Future Warfare Center, tests out the Harley Davidson motorcycle display with guidance from Rocket Harley’s John “Dub” Sisk during the fifth annual Joint Safety Awareness Day and Health Expo to promote safety awareness hosted by the USASM- DC/ARSTRAT and June 12 at the Von Braun Complex on Arsenal. See story on Page 4. 2 >>> The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire June 13, 2013

A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire

June 13, 2013

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forc- es Strategic Command publishes the Eagle bi-weekly as a digital newswire. The newswire is an authorized publication of the USASMDC/ARSTRAT in accordance with AR 360-1. The SMDC commanding general has directed that the pub- lication of this periodical is necessary in the transaction of the public business as required by law. The views and opin- ions expressed in the Eagle are not necessarily those of the Department of the Army or SMDC. The Eagle is intended to inform members of the command on happenings within the Army space and missile defense community. Distribu- tion is made to the service members, civilians and contrac- tors, and to the general public.

COMMANDING GENERAL Lt. Gen. Richard P. Formica COMMAND SERGEANT Command Sgt. Maj. James N. Ross Photo by Carrie E. David DEPUTY TO THE COMMANDER Lt. Gen. Richard P. Formica, commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Ronald E. Chronister Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, presents Debra DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR OPERATIONS Wymer, USASMDC/ARSTRAT Technical Center director, with the Noble Pa- Col. James H. Jenkins III tron of Space during her retirement reception May 29. Wymer retired with 30 DIRECTOR OF THE TECHNICAL CENTER years of federal service. Tom Webber (Acting) DIRECTOR OF FUTURE WARFARE CENTER Larry Burger SMDC SES retires DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS Marco A. Morales SR. ADVISOR, PUBLICATIONS Michael L. Howard among family, friends Carrie E. David than 30 years of federal ser- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF SMDC Public Affairs vice. Jason B. Cutshaw CONTRIBUTORS During the ceremony, she Sgt. Benjamin Crane REDSTONE ARSENAL, received the Exceptional Ci- John H. Cummings III Ala. - One of the U.S. Army vilian Service Award, the Out- Carrie E. David Michael Kahl Space and Missile Defense standing Service in the Army DJ Montoya Command/Army Forces Stra- Senior Executive Service Capt. Mike Odgers tegic Command’s senior ex- Award, the Noble Patron of Capt. Ryan Richard Dottie White ecutive service leaders ended Space Award, a certificate of her federal career during a appreciation, an American flag ceremony May 29 at the Von and certificate, and her retire- Braun III auditorium among ment pin and certificate. her family and friends. Among her guests were her Debra Wymer, director, US- three children, her brothers ASMDC/ARSTRAT’s Tech- and sisters, and her 89-year- nical Center, retired with more old father. June 13, 2013 The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire >>> 3 Brigade’s Detachment One gets new commander Sgt. Benjamin Crane 100th MDB Public Affairs

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The winds of change that come with being in the Army blow about as often as the Santa Anna winds blow here in California. That continued as a new leader was handed the reins of Detachment 1, 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) May 30. First Lt. Juan Andrini was handed the unit’s guidon inside the Western Range Operations Control Center auditorium. The guidon symbolizes his charge to lead his Soldiers and take the responsibility to look after them. Andrini is coming from the brigade headquarters in Colorado, where he worked in the logistics shop. Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Crane 1st Lt. Juan Andrini takes the unit guidon from Col. Edward Hildreth, 100th Missile Defense The detachment comprises seven Brigade commander, assuming responsibility for the unit during the Change of Command California National Guard Soldiers for the brigade’s Detachment 1, May 30, at the Western Range Operations Control Center working together to defend the skies auditorium on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. above America in case of a foreign missile attack. They work hand- will allow for seven more Soldiers “I have nothing but in-hand with other brigade units in to become part of the detachment. noncommissioned officers Colorado and Alaska to accomplish “The biggest challenges for me underneath me, and they are all the mission of defending the are going to be gaining the trust professional,” said Andrini. “It homeland. of the Soldiers,” Andrini said. “I should need very little oversight on Andrini takes over for outgoing can’t come in and demand it, and my part.” commander Capt. William Palermo. secondly, in 2014 my unit's going to As Andrini starts to tackle all the new Palermo has been the commander of double in size. The mission won’t be challenges as the Det. 1 commander, the detachment since 2011. the same as it has been, so I have to the outgoing commander will take “It’s definitely been a great learning be ready for that.” what he learned here back to the experience,” Palermo said about his As for handling the challenges, Rocky Mountains. two years with the detachment. “I’ve Andrini comes in loaded with Palermo will be heading back to become a better leader through the experience. Colorado to work with the 100th challenges I’ve faced here.” He has been with the brigade since MDB in the operations section. For the new commander, there 2004, as well as working as an “I look forward to sharing the will also be many new challenges engagement controller for the New knowledge that I gained (while ahead. One of the biggest will be Mexico National Guard’s Patriot being the Det. 1 commander) back the change in the Modified Table of Battalion for his first five years in to brigade headquarters and lead the Organization and Equipment that the military. Soldiers there,” added Palermo. 4 >>> The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire June 13, 2013 SMDC, MDA host joint Safety Day Jason B. Cutshaw SMDC Public Affairs

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – As the summer ap- proaches, the Redstone Arsenal and Colorado Springs, Colo., communities are learning about health and safe- ty. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Com- mand/Army Forces Strategic Command and the Mis- sile Defense Agency hosted the fifth annual Joint Safe- ty Awareness Day and Health Expo to promote safety awareness June 12 at the Von Braun Complex on Red- stone Arsenal and another for USASMDC/ARSTRAT team members on May 22 in Colorado Springs, Colo. “First, I want to thank our partners in MDA for co-sponsoring today’s Safety Expo. We have a close collaborative relationship with MDA not only in safety, but in developing our nation’s global missile defense,” said Ronald E. Chronister, deputy to the commander, USASMDC/ARSTRAT. “We are focused on sharing summer safety and health information to increase our awareness about summer hazards and to make sure our Photo by Jason B. Cutshaw most valuable resource – You – returns safely to work Sara Jennings, a member of U.S. Army Space and Command/Army Forces Strategic Command G-4, gets a spinal check-up from Kathryn each day. Yeager of Briggs Chiropractic Clinic at the fifth annual Joint Safety “Safety is a big deal. Since October, there have been Awareness Day and Health Expo to promote safety awareness June a total of 3,600 civilian accident claims filed within the 12 at the Von Braun Complex on Redstone Arsenal, Ala. U.S. Army; 838 were lost time/fatality claims. In fiscal year 2012, accidents cost the Army about $180 million; nal and its surrounding communities. at the Department of Defense, it was just over $3 bil- “MDA and SMDC employees are a national resource lion. Sadly, this year, the Army lost more Soldiers to and their safety is a top priority,” said Maj. Gen. Ole A. accidents than to combat. We can, and we must, do bet- Knudson, MDA program executive for Programs and ter,” he continued. “And now we enter the Army’s 101 Integration. “We know that our employees can continue Critical Days of Summer, which runs from Memorial to produce state-of-the-art-missile defense systems for Day through Labor Day. This is probably the most dan- the nation only to the extent that we provide a safe and gerous time of the year. The summer hours of daylight healthy work environment. Beyond the work environ- means more chances for accidents as we enjoy a bar- ment our employees and their families are subject to beque or boating or any of the other wonderful things the hazards of everyday life that can impact the morale has to offer. It also means the time of year and productivity of the work force. We must continual- when hazardous weather conditions can pop up, so stay ly keep awareness and attention on safe practices both alert and stay prepared.” on and off duty. The purpose of the expo is to help minimize the risk “Today’s event is focused on nurturing a positive safe- of unintentional death, injury or damage caused by ty culture within our organizations,” Knudson added. mishaps and to promote proactive measures within the “This joint effort allows us to demonstrate our dedica- work force, as well as during leisure activities. The tion to our work force by enabling safety experts from day’s activities focused on safety demonstrations and inspections performed by members of Redstone Arse- See SAFETY on Page 9 June 13, 2013 The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire >>> 5 Soldier plays to keep game real Jason B. Cutshaw SMDC Public Affairs

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – One member of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/ Army Forces Strategic Command is playing his part in helping show the American public that ultimately, the Army is about teamwork. In 2002, Lt. Col. Joseph F. Crocitto, USASMDC/ARSTRAT G-38 Strategy and Policy Branch chief, started playing the online game “America’s Army,” and now he is helping as a design consultant to ensure its continued success. “America’s Army is the official Courtesy photo game of the U.S. Army,” Crocitto Lt. Col. Joseph F. Crocitto, left, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army said. “It is an online, first-person Forces Strategic Command G-38 Strategy and Policy Branch chief, and Mike Barnett, U. shooter game that is a way for the S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, or AMRDEC, Army to reach out and get their Software Engineering Directorate marketing and game development staff member, review message across and interest a new the latest issue of the America’s Army comic book for online publication. generation of heroes. As it became better known, millions of people version of America’s Army, its free, realistic feedback as possible,” downloaded the game and it started multiplayer first-person shooter Crocitto said. “I didn’t realize the being played worldwide, and not designed to be both a recruiting development center for the game just in the United States. and public relations tool, on July 4, is over at U. S. Army Aviation and “It became very popular, in the 2002. Since then, there have been Missile Research Development gaming community while also more than 25 versions released. To and Engineering Center’s Software getting the Army’s message out to date, more than 9 million copies Engineering Directorate here at the masses,” he added. “The premise have been downloaded. Redstone until I received an e-mail was to keep it as realistic as possible America’s Army is a 3D tactical asking for input. I contacted them while still making it a playable shooter developed by the U.S Army. and let them know that I have game. It is a delicate balance; if Part recruitment tool and part PR played the game since its inception you keep it too ‘game-y’ then you tool, it is a video game developed and they asked me to help out with take away some of the pressures by Col. Casey Wardynski, who the team. and the rewards of teamwork and recognized that a video game might “My experience as an enlisted communication that come along be helpful to the U.S. Army in the Soldier as well as an officer with with Army operations. And if you strategic communication efforts three combat deployments has make it too realistic, then you take by providing more information to allowed me to see both perspectives away the enjoyment of the game. So prospective Soldiers. and I have been able to bring a broad striking a balance is the challenge “The team’s objective and perspective to the game,” he added. when there is a new version or a challenge is to produce a game “I have been able to help out and if change to the game.” that is engaging as well as based The U.S. Army released the original in reality and providing as much See GAME on Page 8 6 >>> The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire June 13, 2013 Command says farewell to G-33 chief DJ Montoya Army enterprise – our nation. Eric SMDC Public Affairs never lost sight of that. And lastly a leader has an obligation to ethics PETERSON AIR FORCE and morality – to our code, and Eric BASE, Colo. – An assortment never lost sight of that. Eric is a of military officials from around great American. I'm proud of him, the Colorado Springs area along and proud to have served with him.” with Soldiers, civilians, family After his remarks, he presented members and friends from the U.S. Henderson with the Legion of Merit Army Space and Missile Defense for his service in the command Command/Army Forces Strategic culminating as chief of the G-33 Command said farewell to retiring Operations Division, deputy chief of Col. Eric P. Henderson June 7 at The staff, G-3, SMDC from June 2003 Photo by DJ Montoya Club on . through July 2013. Retired Army Brig. Gen. Kurt S. Story They joined Henderson’s family awards Col. Eric P. Henderson, chief, G-33 Numerous awards and honors were and relatives visiting from across Operations Division, G-3, U.S. Army Space presented to Henderson, as well as to the country to witness the close of a and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces his wife, Jean, during the ceremony. successful 27-year career. Strategic Command, with the Legion of Mer- As Story presented the final honor The presiding official for the it during Henderson’s retirement June 7 at – that of the certificate of retirement the Peterson Club, Peterson Air Force Base, ceremony was retired Brig. Gen. Colo. and pin – Henderson took center Kurt S. Story, former deputy stage saying, “If a Soldier’s Soldiers commander, Joint Functional to the group, and Eric never are his credentials, then a man’s Component Command for Space, loses sight of that. A leader has a friends are truly his wealth. When U.S. Strategic Command. responsibility to himself, and Eric I look around here today and I see “Henderson is the type of person doesn’t ever lose sight of that. A everybody in here, it is the greatest that people want to follow,” said leader has a responsibility to the honor that could ever be bestowed Story. “A leader has a responsibility community – in this case the larger upon me.”

Harraghy receives MSM Photo by Jason B. Cutshaw Lt. Gen. Richard P. Formica, right, com- manding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, presents the Mer- itorious Service Medal to Col. Thomas A. Harraghy May 30 at USASMDC/AR- STRAT’s Redstone Arsenal, Ala., head- quarters for his service to the command while being assigned to the Department of the Army headquarters. June 13, 2013 The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire >>> 7 SMDC History: U.S. abrogates ABM treaty Sharon Watkins Lang capital region or in the vicinity of SMDC command historian a strategic missile complex. Fort Greely met neither criteria. June 13, 2002, marked the end In his statement, President Bush of the six-month notice period further observed “because these required to withdraw from the threats also endanger our allies Anti- Treaty, a and friends around the world, it is significant event in the history of the essential that we work together to current Ground-based Midcourse defend against them, an important Defense System. With the end of the task which the ABM Treaty treaty, the ballistic missile defense prohibited.” community was now able to pursue Citing the Treaty of Moscow, which alternate avenues of research and would further reduce the American development and deployment. and Russian nuclear arsenals, Bush In a short statement released by broached the possibility of building White House officials, President a new relationship based upon George W. Bush explained the “common interests.” rationale for this move. Bush and Russian President “With the treaty now behind us, Vladimir Putin had already begun our task is to develop and deploy to explore opportunities for effective defenses against limited cooperation in missile defense missile attacks. As the events of to include expanding military Sept. 11 made clear, we no longer exercises, sharing early-warning live in the world for which data, and conducting joint research the ABM Treaty was designed. We and development. now face new threats from terrorists Since 2002, much progress who seek to destroy our civilization File photo has been made with regard to by any means available to rogue A test launch of an Anti-Ballistic Missile international cooperation in missile states armed with weapons of mass Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system. defense, with missile defense destruction and long-range missiles. components deployed in nations In addition, Bush declared, “I am breaking ceremony at Fort Greely, around the globe. committed to deploying a missile Alaska, for a six-silo GMD testbed. The proposed relationship with defense system as soon as possible Under the ABM treaty and its Russia however has yet to be fully to protect the American people and protocols, this location would not realized. On June 14, 2002, the our deployed forces against the have been permitted. The treaty Russian government withdrew from growing missile threats we face.” had limited both nations, the United the START II nuclear arms treaty, Within days Brig. Gen. John Holly, States and the former , which in their ratification process, GMD Joint Project Office program to one deployment location. This had been tied to the preservation of director, conducted a ground could be either in the national the ABM Treaty.

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Space warriors get new commander

Photo by DJ Montoya Col. James R. Meisinger (center left), 1st Space Brigade commander, pass- es the colors of the 1st Space Battal- ion to Lt. Col. Richard L. Zellmann (center right) charging him with the responsibilities of the battalion during a Change of Command at Pa- triot Park, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 7.

GAME from Page 5 ______I do not have an answer, I probably Soldiers. Attention to detail is as placing the mission first,” he added. know someone with the expertise realistic as possible. Soldiers are There is also an online America’s that is needed.” armed with all the standard Army Army comic book to go along with To play America’s Army, the weaponry of the day and are outfitted the game. The comic adds to the individual must set up an account. with the latest uniforms and gear. learning experience of the game, and Each account can have multiple While killing the enemy is you see the benefits of teamwork online Soldiers associated with it. important, just like in the real Army, and staying together. Once logged in, the player will be it’s not as important as completing “In the comic book, we check for prompted to create a Soldier. From the main objective. Teamwork interesting pieces of information to there, after each login, they will be counts more than if a player tries to link to websites with more detailed asked to choose the Soldier they be a hero. information,” Crocitto said “It’s wish to play and accrue experience “Just like in the Army, the first called an ‘Intel’ link in the online with. Each new Soldier created will thing you do in the game is train,” reader. We also check for consistent have to go through enlistment and Crocitto said. “Players get to dialogue and realistic tactics and training. go through an obstacle course, coloring. I use my knowledge to help There are multiple roles players learn about equipment and then make the final product appropriate can choose from: including be incorporated into a team. The and interesting, while not letting rifleman, automatic rifleman and biggest message and objective is to it get too far out of bounds with squad designated marksman. work as a team. reality.” Everything is geared toward the “Players learn the value of taking To check out the game, go to its idea of working as a squad of Army care of the Soldier next to you and website at www.americasarmy.com.

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SAFETY from Page 4 ______within the Huntsville community to ing number of injuries to our work Safety and Occupational Health share safety and health information force. Safety awareness and risk Office, and PAFB Fire Emergency and to demonstrate various safety mitigation should be their number Services. concepts and equipment that are one priority, no matter how ridicu- “Safety is paramount and needs to available to keep employees and lous it may seem. Ensuring safety be in peoples’ minds all the time,” their families safe. This event also measures are in place on and off said Phil Patterson, general engi- lends our support to June as the Na- duty not only protects us but it also neer with the SMDC Future War- tional Safety Month.” ensures the welfare of our family fare Center. “You see people out The expo highlighted SMDC’s and members. It is vital that all person- on the roads and they aren’t real- MDA’s commitments to employee nel be cognizant of their surround- ly thinking about safety. They are safety and health by bringing in lo- ings and the associated hazards to thinking about what time they have cal vendors to demonstrate and pro- prevent accidental mishaps. to get somewhere and where they mote safety awareness. “We hope personnel leave this are going. There are consequences “This event provides a venue to event with an appreciation of how to actions and if we are not think- promote safety within the SMDC safety should be perceived, valued ing about arriving safely, then there and MDA communities, not only at and prioritized,” he added. “This can be consequences to what we are work but home,” said Randy Joyner, is an integral part of developing a doing. SMDC command safety officer. “It valued safety culture at work and “Today is a great activity to get is an important element of SMDC’s home. We look forward to seeing people together to focus on safety,” Summer Safety Campaign and the you at next year’s event.” he added. “Safety is crucial to ev- National Safety Month. SMDC Exhibits and safety demonstra- erything we do.” hosted a similar event at Peterson tions in Huntsville included: The MDA and SMDC employees and Air Force Base for command per- Redstone Arsenal Fire Department; family members at Redstone Arse- sonnel and their family members on National Oceanic and Atmospher- nal got a firsthand chance to learn May 22. It highlights and reinforces ic Administration; electrical safe- about local safety and health issues SMDC’s and MDA’s commitments ty; worn tires; Briggs Chiropractic unique to Alabama and the Tennes- to the safety and welfare of employ- Clinic; fitness center; ergonomics; see Valley. They learned about sev- ees. Fleet Feet; FBI; Community Emer- eral issues confronting them both “The collateral duty safety officers gency Response Team; North Al- indoors and outdoors. from each organization solicit and abama Firearms Training; radon “Living here for more than 13 identify safety topics that interest safety; home power; Terminex pest years, I have come to appreciate the work force,” he added. “This control; Army Substance and Abuse and respect all wildlife, especially collaboration with employees al- Program; boating safety with the snakes,” said Michael Nash, mem- lows both the command and agency Coast Guard; Explosive Ordnance ber of SMDC’s Small Business to bring in interesting exhibits and Disposal; Alabama Department of Office. “Our Safety Day event is a training that highlights important Safety; motorcycle safety; storm good reminder to not only be safe safety topics, on and off duty.” shelters; bicycle safety and others. ourselves, but also to ensure our With summer approaching, Joyner SMDC members in Colorado families, and especially our chil- emphasized the importance of being Springs, partnered with Fort Carson dren, are safe when they are outside safe, not only at work, but at home and Peterson Air Force Base safety with nature. as well. offices to provide summer safety “Today’s event is educational and “Warm weather and higher tem- demonstrations including: Colorado a stark reminder that not all ani- peratures means increased outdoor Springs Health Partners, Colorado mals are safe, especially wildlife,” recreational activities, home main- Springs Police Department, Colo- he added. “So get out there and en- tenance projects and summer travel rado School of Fire Arms, Colorado joy the warm weather and outdoor for leisure,” Joyner said. “Accidents Parks and Wildlife, Medical Res- fun that Alabama has to offer. Just around the home cause an increas- toration Centers, , watch where you step.” 10 >>> The Eagle • A Space & Missile Defense NewsWire June 13, 2013

SMDC Soldier earns industry award Photo by Carrie E. David Tom Webber, left, acting director of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Com- mand/Army Forces Strategic Command Technical Center, presents Lt. Col. Patrick Marshall with a Management Award June 3 at USASMDC/ARSTRAT’s Redstone Arse- nal, Ala., headquarters from the Chapter National Defense Industrial Association, “In recognition of significant contributions to the national defense of the United States of America.”

Echo Company bids farewell to command team

Photo by Spc. Michael Nguyen Lt. Col. Karen J. Roe (left), commander of the 53rd Signal Battalion (SATCON), passes the Echo Company guidon to incoming com- mander Capt. Jack H. Cooperman during a combination Change of Command/Relinquishment of Responsibility June 3.