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Base Briefs Basketball tournament The Fitness and Sports Center will KKeepingeeping host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at 8:30 a.m. March 17. Each team must have at least two dormitory residents. the skies The tournament is free. The deadline the skies to register a team is March 15 at the fit- ness center front desk. For information, NORAD fighters were in call 556-1515 or 556-4462. clclearear the air within minutes fol- lowing the report that a small Summer camp aircraft crashed into a New York The National Military Family apartment building on Oct. 11, 2006. Association will host Operation Purple, Amalgam Arrow exercises are de- a summer camp for children of de- signed to test NORAD’s ployed service members. Colorado ability to detect un- Springs will have its first camp at the known aircraft. Air Force Academy’s Farish Recreation Area near Woodland Park from July 25 to 31. The free camps are funded through

the NMFA and are open to ages 7 to 16 Photo by Master Sgt. Lance Cheung with a parent who has been deployed, orders to deploy, currently deployed or returning from deployment between May 2006 and September 2008. Camp size is limited to 120 youths. Visit www.operationpurple.org to register (beginning March 15) and for informa- tion. NORAD hones crisis response skills Airmen earn a commission The U.S. Air Force Academy Prior By Sgt. 1st Class Gail Braymen tions with the aircraft are lost, the FAA more than just hijacking scenarios on Enlisted Cadet Assembly is March 2 at Nearly once a month, North American notifies NORAD. NORAD personnel commercial jets, said Air Force Col. Steve the base auditorium. Two sessions are Aerospace Defense Command personnel then determine where the aircraft is, DePalmer, deputy director of NORAD available at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. The hone their crisis response skills in a where it’s headed and whether fighters operations. An unknown aircraft could program allows single junior enlisted training exercise called Amalgam Arrow. need to be launched. also just be having trouble with its nav- Airmen ages 17 to 22 to earn a com- Amalgam Arrow exercises Amalgam Arrow exercises incorporate igation or communications mission by attending the Academy. For are relatively short – usually system. information contact Cadet 2nd Class lasting just one or two hours – “Are they simply undergoing Katie Newkirk at 333-3050. and are designed to test an emergency where they can’t NORAD’s ability to detect and talk to us, or they can’t navigate?” defend against unknown aircraft DePalmer asked. “Or do they More page 7 Briefs flying in Canada and the United have some other type of nefar- States. ious intentions that we need to For instance, if an aircraft de- find out about and then take an Targeting the enemy viates from its filed flight plan, appropriate action?” its identification beacon stops See NORAD page 9 B-1 bombers consistently defend broadcasting, or communica- ground troops. Page 3 Airline pilots visit NORAD, aim to secure skies

By Petty Officer 1st Class ordination between airline Joaquin Juatai pilots and NORAD can help ensure that all involved in an inci- PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE — dent of this sort are working together to Members of the National Security ensure the incident is resolved safely. Committee of the international Air Line “We’re not coming to this conference Pilots Association visited the North with problems,” said Capt. Bob American Aerospace Defense Command tions division. Hesselbein, Chairman of ALPA’s National headquarters today to continue building “This is all about cooperation and Security Committee for the United States. on the ongoing relationship between the opening lines of communication,” said “We’re fine-tuning solutions.” ALPA and the commands charged with Capt. Craig Hall, the Director of ALPA’s “We need to be able to understand how defending the United States and Canada. National Security Committee for (NORAD does) business and how it in- Inside the Guardian The visit gave ALPA an opportunity Canada. “We want to make sure that, if teracts with what we do inside the to learn more about the missions and something happens, we coordinate what cockpit,” Hall said. NEWS 1-6 responsibilities of NORAD, as well as we do inside the cockpit with what While here, ALPA visitors received providing the pilots with a better idea NORAD does.” briefs on the NORAD mission and pro- CONGRATS 8 NORAD is charged with the mission of of airspace restrictions and procedures cedures and toured the Command tracking and, if necessary, directing the Centers at the NORAD headquarters HAPPENINGS 10 for coordinating with NORAD should intercept of any aircraft including com- building at Peterson Air Force Base and GO GET OUT 11 an in-flight incident occur, said Lt. Col. mercial airliners should an incident such the Cheyenne Mountain Directorate at Bob Hehemann, of NORAD’s opera- SPORTS 12 as a hijacking occur in midair. Close co- Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. SPACE GUARDIAN www.csmng.com Thursday, March 1, 2007 3 Photo by Steve Zapka

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By Staff Sgt. Don Branum Judge Advocate. In the first 42 days of 2007, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs three more service members were charged SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE — If with DUI. If that pace continued Airmen don’t think before they drink they throughout 2007, it would nearly double may see their names published in the base the 2006 DUI numbers. newspaper, the Satellite Flyer. Unit first sergeants and commanders met That’s just one of the orders in a new, far- in late 2006 and early 2007 to discuss what reaching 50th Space Wing drinking-and- should be included in the new policy. driving policy directs the Public Affairs office Afterward, the 50th SW Judge Advocate to publish releasable information about any office reviewed the proposals and made rec- Airman arrested for driving under the influ- ommendations for a written policy. ence or driving while alcohol impaired. “I haven’t seen written DUI policies as

According to Air Force Instruction 35- expansive as this one,” Hoversten said. Photo by Senior Airman Jason Ridder 101, “Public Affairs Policies and Procedures,” “Most bases have some sort of DUI policy, releasable material includes the names of in- whether written or unwritten, in an effort to dividuals charged with crimes, the date and deter drinking and driving. This one goes a nature of the alleged offense, whether the little bit further than most bases’.” individual was convicted or acquitted and When military or civilian authorities the nature of the sentence, if any. arrest a 50th SW Airman, the Airman must The new policy also directs heavy conse- inform his unit of the arrest and charges as Drunken drivers suffer from impaired reflexes, judgment and coordination. A new 50th Space Wing policy im- quences for commanders, first sergeants soon as possible. Within 24 hours of noti- poses tough penalties not only on Airmen who are arrested for driving while intoxicated, but also on the rest of and other Airmen when any Airman in a fication, the unit must conduct a full recall their squadron. unit is charged with DUI. of all military personnel to discuss the risks “We’re instituting this policy so that we and consequences of drunken driving. Supervisors and commanders must also In addition, the 50th SW has stressed de- don’t have a member of the 50th SW get Within 72 hours, the alleged offender — do their part to educate their Wingmen terrence through posting which unit had killed or kill somebody,” said Col. John along with his first sergeant, squadron com- about the risks and consequences of the most recent DUI on the marquees near Hyten, 50th SW commander. mander and group commander — must drinking and driving. the Enoch Road and Irwin Road gates and “The 0-0-1-3 Program, commander’s report to the wing commander’s office in Schriever’s emphasis on drunken driving through publishing information about DUI calls, demonstrations, visits by the Colorado service dress uniform. prevention and deterrence is in line with Air convictions in the Satellite Flyer’s “Spotlight State Patrol and a series of other programs The Public Affairs office will also pub- Force and Air Force Space Command em- on Justice” column. aren’t getting everyone’s attention,” Hyten lish releasable information in the Satellite phasis. Airmen here regularly volunteer as “I hope that the new policy will serve as said. “Therefore, we need to have a more Flyer as soon as possible after an arrest. drivers and dispatchers the Enlisted Against a deterrent,” Hoversten said. “People will structured response that impacts more After any disciplinary actions have con- Drunk Driving program, which provides see the impact — the civilian court convic- people in the wing so that, hopefully, we cluded, units should encourage the Airman free transportation to Airmen who feel tion, the fines and the community service — can stem the problem we have with DUIs.” to provide a form of testimonial such as a they’ve had too much to drink. The Drug they will read about that, and that will serve In 2006, 14 service members on Schriever commander’s call presentation or news- Demand Reduction Program office has pro- as a deterrent. I’m hoping that seeing were arrested and charged with DUI, said Lt. paper commentary, sponsor a victim wit- vided frequent demonstrations using “DUI someone’s name published in the paper will Col. Michael Hoversten, 50th SW Staff ness impact panel and apologize to the unit. goggles,” which simulate blurred vision. serve as a deterrent in and of itself.” PUT ON A NEW UNIFORM!

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By Abby Bishop “It gives the spouses an outlet and a kinship with others,” The first sergeants coordinate the event and every month 21st Space Wing Public Affairs said Master Sgt. Drew Holland, an event coordinator. a new organization on base volunteers to prepare the meal. Laughter and conversation fill the room. Kids are playing The dinners offer more than just a meal. The kids can “Interacting with the spouses gives us a chance to see when parents call them to eat, and the air is heavy with the come and watch movies, have their faces painted and make how they are doing,” York said. aroma of sizzling fajita beef. crafts. The moms and dads have a chance to make new “They really pour their hearts into it, and it shows,” said About 30 families bow their heads in prayer before they friends and share in the camaraderie of the night. The Stacy Van Prooyen, who along with her two daughters has sit down to share a meal. Every family is praying for the Commissary and the BX both donate items for a raffle to be been at the last three dinners. same thing: the safe return of a deployed airman. held at the end of each night. New bicycles, movies, foot- “It gets me and the kids out of the house. They have fun This is the scene on the first Friday of every month in balls, grills, blenders and more are all a part of the cache. Every and I get to mingle with adults,” said Billie Lombardo, who the Peterson Air Force Base Chapel as the Deployed Spouses family wins something, but the best prizes go first. has attended the dinners with her kids since August 2006. Family Dinner is served. “I don’t know if they come more for the fellowship, or to The deployed family dinners offer families a chance for The dinner is held for the families of deployed Airmen see what we are giving away,” said Master Sgt. Philip York, good food, friends and support. from both Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases. another coordinator. “Don’t be afraid to come out,” York said.

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By Abby Bishop earned top scoring team honors by 21st Space Wing Public Affairs knocking down a combined 2,767 pins. The Colorado Springs Area Chiefs' Each of the top scorers won a $25 gift cer- Groups held their annual bowl-a-thon this tificate. Tech. Sgt. Kim Coates, AFSPC A2 month. won a $50 gift certificate for raising the most Thirty-four base teams participated in money, $678. the tournament raising more than $5,300 "You didn't have to be a good bowler to to fund CSACG events and initiatives. be rewarded," said Senior Master Sgt Ty "It was a great event," said Master Sgt. Foster, an organizer of the event, since many Chris Roth, superintendent of electrical sys- average bowlers received prizes as well. tems for 21st Civil Engineer Squadron and More than 30 local businesses donated one of the participants. "It was good for the goods awarded as door prizes. morale and good for the cause." The CSACG helps support junior enlisted Several prizes were awarded during the officers, including Outstanding Airman of Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Godley, 50th Mission Support Group superintendent, tournament. Mr. Brian Waldie, Air Force the Year Award. Sergeant Foster said the sup- Photo by Steve Brady Space Command A1, earned the day's King port of the local businesses and the 21st rolls a frame at the Peterson bowling Pin title with a score of 733. A team led by Services Squadron help make the event a con- alley during the Colorado Springs Area Chief Master Sgt. Todd Horak, AFSPC A4, tinued success. Chiefs’ Group bowl-a-thon. $5,*$72 -DSDQHVH5HVWDXUDQW Military personnel, 6XVKL%DU 

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Deployed families’ dinner Facility due to reductions in contract service funds. orientation, pre-separation briefings, financial readiness, Alternative dining facilities include the former Officers resume review and more. For class listings, visit www.amc- The next deployed families’ dinner is 6 p.m. Mar. 2 at the Club, bowling center, golf course or any AAFES conces- ids.org and click on the Peterson link or call 556-6141. base chapel. There will be free giveaways and children’s ac- sionaires. Visit www.21svs.com for the Services menu and tivities. The dinner is sponsored by the Combined Peterson hours of operations. and Schriever Diamond Councils, base chapel, Family MyBiz human resource tool Support Center, Commissary and Base Exchange. “My Biz” is a new self-service human resources tool that CSU Pueblo open house brings information from employees’ official personnel Spring forward Colorado State University at Pueblo is hosing an open records to their workstations, on-line, real-time and secure house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 7 at the Peterson to .mil and .gov domains. The U.S. Congress has passed the Energy Policy Act, Education Center, Room 113A. There will be information My Biz can be used to access and view: appointments, which changes the dates of both the start and end of day- about college programs and free pizza and drinks. For in- positions, personal information, salary, benefits, awards light saving time. DST now starts three weeks earlier, at 2 formation, call 574-3312. and bonuses and performance information. My Biz can also a.m. March 11, and will end one week later. be accessed to update work information, work e-mail address, NAF sale employee phone numbers, work address, disability codes, Sealed bid sale and foreign language proficiency status. To register on My There is a NAF sale March 16 at the former Enlisted Club Biz, call Civilian Personnel Flight at 556-4775. Peterson’s Silver Spruce golf course is accepting sealed from 9 to 10 a.m. for dorm residents and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. bids for its golf simulator, equipment that simulates play on for all other ID card holders. various prestigious golf courses around the world. The golf Merchandise includes used televisions, chairs, sofas, com- Vehicle registration simulator has a book value of more than $7,000. The min- puter equipment, sporting goods, sport shirts, bowling mer- Due to a DoD-wide shortage, the Pass and Registration imum bid is $2,000. The simulator is crated and ready for chandise and more. One day sealed bids will be accepted for office at the visitors center is currently out of stickers and pick up. When fully assembled, its dimensions are 12 feet NAF trucks and vans. Sporting equipment includes cross has suspended registration until it has more stickers to 9 inches wide by 16 feet 2 inches deep by 10 feet 6 inches country skis, downhill skis, ski boots, snowboards and water resume vehicle registration and renewal. For information, high. For specific questions about the golf simulator, call skis (one pair). Payment methods include personal checks, call the visitor center at 556-6406. Larry Mullis at 556-4463 or 556-7414. Deadline for bids is Visa or MasterCard and cash. Purchases must be removed March 2. Contact Richard Hatfield at 556-7435. by 4 p.m. For information, call 556-7435. MSVA workshop Right Decision Workshop cancelled The Peterson Airman and Family Readiness Center is ID card section priority hosting a two-day Military Spouse Virtual Assistant The next Right Decision Workshop at the Professional Beginning Feb. 1, the ID Card Customer Service section Workshop March 6 and 7. Military spouses will learn busi- Development Center is 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mar. 6, Apr. 3 at the Military Personnel Flight will have priority days for ness-support skills for a virtual, home-based career they and May 8 at Building 350, Suite 2129 (across from legal). the following groups: can continue to develop wherever their spouse is assigned. These workshops are for first- and second-term airmen Mondays and Wednesdays active duty in uniform receive These independent contractor positions range from book- who are about one year from their date of separation. priority, Tuesdays and Thursdays civilian employees and keeping to complex corporate consulting, and can be con- Anyone in need of career guidance before the Mar. 6 work- Fridays retirees, contractors and dependents. Those seeking ducted by e-mail, telephone and fax. The application shop may contact Master Sgt. Kristin Clark at 244-0959, or service on their non-prioritization day will receive service, deadline is March 2. Submit an online application or for Tech. Sgt. Sarah Sparks at 556-9158. but can expect a longer waiting time. The prioritization information call Beverly Price at 556-6141. only affects the ID card section. 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From page 5 Boeing Phantom Works constructed the initial two composite fairings, and then the Space Vehicles Directorate conducted qualification testing on one of After five years of refining and tweaking their in- the structures. During the evaluations, the advanced vented prototype, the determined team designed a grid-stiffened arrangement successfully held up to 125 The following Team Pete mem- shroud demonstrator featuring an AGS composite percent of the load it would experience in service. bers re-enlisted during January: structure, which during testing, performed flawlessly To compliment the existing product, the Kirtland- Tech. Sgt. Gary Perrin, 21st without damage. based team created an acoustic blanket system to reduce Space Wing; Tech. Sgt. Bradley With the success of the innovative carbon-compound the potentially damaging effects of launch noise on the Staton, 21st Aerospace apparatus, other opportunities beckoned. As a result, payload. Orbital Sciences Corp. conducted additional Medicine Squadron; Tech. Sgt. the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Space assessments to ensure the hardened carbon-fiber as- Laura Lakatos, 21st Security Development and Test Wing, also located at Kirtland sembly could withstand the pressure exerted on it by blast Forces Squadron; Tech. Sgt. AFB, partnered with the Space Vehicles Directorate to separation from their Minotaur I rocket. Jason Weber, Air Force Space work on an AGS composite fairing for the initial One of the two fairings, shipped back and forth across Command; Senior Airman Minotaur I launch vehicle. the country for various appraisals, ended up protecting Megan Lippert, 21st Dental Soon the collaborative effort would grow as the tech- the TacSat-2 micro satellite, which launched from Squadron; Senior Airman Luis Muriel, nology transitioned for further development to Boeing NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility, Wallops Island, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Joshua Berger, 21st Phantom Works in Seattle, Wash., and Orbital Sciences Va., in December. Medical Operations Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Rosemary Howard, Corp., Dulles, Va. On the other hand, the second AGS compound 21st AMDS; Tech. Sgt. Heather Phillips, AFSPC; Master Sgt. “The AGS Composite Payload Fairing project has fairing will be employed for the Near Field Infrared Cynthia Dunson, 21st SW; Staff Sgt. Tina Walker, 21st AMDS; been the best example of a team effort between industry Experiment satellite scheduled for lift off from the same Master Sgt. Jon Swanson, 21st Comptroller Squadron; Staff Sgt. and government-related organizations. In addition, location in April. Christopher Barnes, 21st Operations Support Squadron; Tech. the program has used about all the technical competence “The benefits of the AGS Composite Payload Fairing Sgt. Paul Ciciora, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office; Tech. and expertise the Space Vehicles Directorate has to offer consist of the product’s strength, light weight, and the Sgt. Gregory Smith, AFSPC/CSS; Staff Sgt. Matthew Davis, 21st to develop this innovative product,” Higgins said. “The capability to carry and protect the payload. Because of Space Communications Squadron; Senior Airman Shavena whole thing had to be integrated efficiently, and we the structure’s lightness, more mass can be devoted to Anderson, 21st DS; Master Sgt. Brian Dalton, 1st Space Control worked with the two contractors to ensure that they the payload,” Higgins said. “We are currently trying to Squadron; Staff Sgt. Kay Brown, AFSPC; Chief Master Sgt. James were satisfied with the grid-stiffened structure’s per- introduce the carbon compound fairing with other sys- Olson, AFSPC; and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Bottino, 13th Air Support formance and safety design.” tems such as the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle.” Operations Squadron.

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From page 1 From page 3 ground crews as to the aviators,” Schepp said. The wing historian agreed with Chief Sanders’ thoughts on the role of the enlisted maintainer in The Amalgam Arrow exer- Chief Sanders said he feels it’s important to make today’s war. cises allow pilots and other “We want the sure his Airmen, as well as Airmen throughout the “We can often draw parallels in history,” Schepp said. personnel to practice quickly citizens of both the Air Force, know how critical ground crews are in “Right now, Airmen are essentially doing the same jobs getting fighters to the aircraft the continuing global war on terrorism. as their World War II counterparts; making sure air- in question and determining United States and “I make it a point to brief these stories to our planes can take the fight right to the enemy. the intent of the people on Airmen so they never lose focus of why they’re “I sincerely believe history will show them as just board. Canada to know here,” Sanders said. “Without them putting aircraft as much a critical piece of the air campaign in this “If it’s simply for an emer- in the sky, with the right munitions needed, the war as their predecessors were in Europe. As we gency, we’re able to help that that there is a ground forces casualty rate would be phenomenal. speak, they are adding to the Air Force’s proud her- distressed aircraft,” DePalmer system out there “We can feel proud every day knowing we helped itage for future generations to look upon and said. “If it’s not, then we’re able someone on the ground to get to go home and see admire,” Schepp said. to make some decisions as to and forces out there their family again.” Sanders is confident the enlisted ground crews of what’s next, with respect to that are ready if that Sanders said the importance of what the enlisted today are also up to the task. preventing this aircraft from maintainers do to keep the B-1 aloft personally hits “I am very proud of the dedication and profession- causing a loss of life and prop- type of scenario him very close to home. alism my troops have shown since arriving here in erty.” “My son is on the front line with the 82nd fixing the aircraft and making the mission happen Amalgam Arrow exercises occurs today.” Airborne,” he said. every day,” he said. “The B-1 is a very maintenance can either be “live-fly” – with Air Force Col. Steve DePalmer, intense aircraft and can be very frustrating to work actual civilian planes and Dave Schepp, 28th Bomb Wing historian, said deputy director of NORAD at times. NORAD fighters in the air – aviation history demonstrates how important crew operations. “But, the Airmen here have taken every chal- or they can be simulated. chiefs and weapons loaders are to a nation’s air force lenge thrown at them and succeeded with flying During the exercises, while during a wartime posture. colors,” Sanders added. “The 34th AMU is repre- NORAD is actively engaged in detecting potential airborne threats and “During the European campaign in World War senting Ellsworth in great fashion. We’ve definitely determining what actions to take, USNORTHCOM is closely listening II, ground crews were the invisible link to the flyers,” lived up to our motto - ‘Pride and Power.’” and watching every development. Schepp said. “For example, they’d work all night to “For instance,” DePalmer said, “let’s say this aircraft was in distress, fix a B-17, get it loaded, catch some rest where they was having an emergency and did not make it to its destination airfield. could and wait for the airplane to return. B-1 Armament: If that aircraft actually has an accident and crashes along the way, “When it came back, the ground crews had to NORTHCOM may be there for what we call consequence manage- repeat the process quickly to get the airplane ready 24 GBU-31 GPS-aided JDAM or 24 Mk-84 ment,” depending on the severity of the incident. for its next bombing run. The pilots drove the air- 2,000-pound general purpose bombs; 8 Mk- NORAD personnel have a “somber zeal” for their mission of de- plane to their targets, but Airmen on the ground kept 85 naval mines; 84 Mk-82 500-pound gen- fending U.S. and Canadian airspace, DePalmer said. them flying,” Schepp said. eral purpose bombs; 84 Mk-62 500-pound “That’s the mission we were given,” he said. “We practice it, and we The raw talent and ingenuity exhibited by naval mines; 30 CBU-87, -89, -97 cluster mu- take it very seriously, and we want the citizens of both the United States America’s first Airmen paved the way for the even- nitions; 30 CBU-103/104/105 WCMD, 24 and Canada to know that there is a system out there and forces out tual outcome of the war. AGM-158 JASSMs or 12 AGM-154 JSOWs. there that are ready if that type of scenario occurs today.” “The victory in Europe belongs as much to the

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By Nel Lampe Broadmoor hotel. CSMNG The Broadmoor Skating Club had its After several weekly snowstorms, slip- share of ice skaters who had their start on ping and sliding along sidewalks and streets Broadmoor ice or spent time training there. has become common in Colorado Springs, Hayes and David Jenkins skated there in but there are some in the city who choose 1956, while attending Colorado College. to slip and slide on the ice regardless of the Dorothy Fleming also won the Gold Medal season—ice skaters. in 1968 while skating with the Broadmoor And many have become famous for it. Skating Club. You can learn all about them at the World The Broadmoor Ice Arena was demol- Figure Skating Museum right here in ished when the Broadmoor West Hotel Colorado Springs. was built. The Broadmoor Skating Club The Pikes Peak region is rich with ice now is affiliated with the World Arena Ice skating history, much of it connected to the Hall. Broadmoor. The World Figure Skating Museum The Broadmoor Ice Arena was built in opened in Colorado Springs in 1979 when the late 1930s, across the lake from The the U.S. Figure Skating Association National Headquarters moved to Colorado Springs from Boston. A space for a figure-skating Photo by Nel Lampe museum was included in construction of the headquarters site. The 10,000 square-foot exhibition hall also houses a library and many champi- Skating costumes and gold medals are displayed in the Hall of Fame. onship trophies. At the museum, the history of ice skating, Eighteenth century skates used by children became accepted in America. It was still an- as well as figure skating, is on display. were known as ice walkers and featured a cir- other decade before figure skating was People first began skating on ice as early cular blade attached to shoes. added to the Olympics. as 800 B.C. In some places, when bodies of Ice skating became a recreational sport A special exhibit in the museum includes water froze, people began to use skating as around 1850. costumes now belonging to the Broadmoor a means of transportation. The brand of figure skating popular today Skating Club which were once used in the Early skaters strapped animal bones to

Photo by Nel Lampe can be traced to American Jackson Haines. Ice Follies. their feet and slid across the ice. A gifted skater, he was the first to add Visitors can see several sculptures de- A few hundred years later, Scandinavians dance steps to his skating movements, much picting ice skaters, learn about figure skating used iron skates to slide across the ice. to the disapproval of many people. moves and trivia through several exhibits Some of these unusual historic skates are Haines won several skating competitions and discover interesting facts about the pop- The World Figure Skating Museum has a large collec- displayed in the museum, including skates and later moved to Europe, helping to estab- ular Zamboni machine. tion of antique skates, including these two skates with with blades that curve in front of and above lish the international style of figure skating. curled blades. the feet, like those illustrated in fairy tales. It took another 40 years before his style See Ice page 11

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An exhibit about Scott Hamilton, the Denver skater who won the gold in the 1984 Olympics, has his medal on dis- play. A video also shows Hamilton demonstrating various figure-skating jumps and moves. Other gold medals displayed include one belonging to Kristi Yamaguci and three historic medals in the Olympic Gold display. An exhibit of costumes worn by Sarah Hughes, Michelle Kwan and Sonje Henning is also at the museum. A small gift shop near the entrance features skating sou- For Those Who Serve venirs and memorabilia, such as dolls, pins, T-shirts and posters. Books about skating are also available at the gift shop. For true Zamboni fans, there are T-shirts featuring the six Only 10 Minutes from Peterson AFB models of Zambonis. The World Figure Skating Museum and Hall of Fame is at 20 First Street, near The Broadmoor hotel. Admission Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-6PM Sun 1PM-6PM to the museum is $3 for adults and $2 for ages 6-12. Anyone under 6 gets in free. There’s a 59 percent discount for service •In Store Alterations members who show identification. Where Wal Mart The museum is open Monday through Saturday, from 85/87 •Desert Boots — the largest selection in the area! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is •Insignia — the largest selection in the U.S! To reach the museum, take Highway 115 north to the Lake Avenue/Broadmoor exit. Travel west on Lake Avenue Depot USA? Highway 85/87 •Embroidery — Name Tapes while you wait. toward the Broadmoor Hotel. After the second roundabout, Depot USA •Patrol & Boonie Caps take a right on Second Street and then a left on Elm Street Next to and following the signs. Free parking is available. Wal Mart •Helmet Covers on •Rigger Belts Applebee’s •DCU’s & BDU’s Hwy 85/87. COMING SOON Wendy’s •CamelBak •Air Battle Bags •Safety boots NEW •ABU Gear Squadron •BlackHawk Gear •ABU Bags D;M9?JO9ECCKD?JO9>KH9> Patches •Spec-Ops, Hatch •ABU Accessories IjhWj[]_YWbboXk_bZ_d]Wckbj_YkbjkhWb" •Ponchos & Liners ckbj_][d[hWj_edWbYed]h[]Wj_edj^Wj\eYki[i & Caps •Sunglasses — ESS edZ[cedijhWj_d]X_Xb_YWbbel[h[]WhZb[iie\ Wf[hied½iXWYa]hekdZ •Cold Weather Gear •5.11 Socks & Gloves NEW •ABU Insignia NEW •XGO Flame Resistant Shirts NEW •Knives — Ka-Bar, Columbia M^[h[M[C[[j ABU •M65 Field Jackets -)'Dehj^?emW7l[ •YAKTRAX Foot Traction Devices NEW Insignia •Honor Guard Insignia M;;ABO79J?L?J?;I IkdZWo .0)&Wc IkdZWoIY^eeb  '&Wc Mehi^_fI[hl_Y[ M[Zd[iZWo -fc 8_Xb[IjkZo $10 off Any Pair of BOOTS Expires: March 31st, 2007. For In-Store use ONLY. Cannot be used with other coupons. 3DVWRUDQG9DQHVVD*UDQW '766:%76  +RPH 6436 S. Highway 85/87 Suite D Fountain, CO 80817 &HOO± Phone: (719) 391-8516 • Toll Free: (877) 391-1811 • Fax: (719) 391-8577 /*UDQW#DROFRP QHZFLW\FFFRP Email: [email protected] • Web: http://www.depotusa.net SPACE GUARDIAN 12 Thursday, March 1, 2007 www.csmng.com Olympic committee reaches out to disabled veterans

By Walt Johnson habilitative sporting events as have we for a CSMNG number of years,” Nicholson said. The U.S. Olympic Committee and the The Paralympic movement is not new to Department of Veteran Affairs has created a pro- members of the military who become physically gram that will help disabled veterans pursue disabled due to service in combat or while Olympic-style sports success. serving on active duty. The program was started The USOC announced Friday that veterans during World War II when soldiers were coming will now be able to participate in the Veterans home from that war with injuries that left them Paralympic Performance Program. with physical and sometimes mental disabili- The Veteran’s Paralympic Performance ties. Program will be collaboration between the USOC spokesman Charlie Huebner said this USOC and the Department of Veteran Affairs to is the continuation of the program that began 60 identify qualified veterans who can excel in years ago with modifications for today’s veterans Olympic sports. who become physically disabled. The two organizations will provide those vet- “An important component of this effort is the erans an opportunity to live and train in one of work we do with veterans, “he said. six U.S. Olympic and Paralympic training facil- ”The Paralympic movement exists today because ities throughout the United States, with the aid of veterans. It was founded as a form of rehabil- of elite Olympic and Paralympic coaches. itation for injured soldiers retuning from war in This will not be a program that will be easy on World War II. Today, the paralympic movement veterans. It will demand a lot from the athletes, represents excellence in sports.” just as the current World Class Athlete Programs “Today, the paralympic movement represents in the Army and Air Force demand form their the promotion of physical fitness for people with athletes. physical disabilities. Today the paralympic move- Athletes will be expected to commit 30 or more ment means mentors. Paralympic athletes around hours per week to qualify for the Olympic sport the country serve as mentors to newly disabled in- of their choice and live in the Olympic Training dividuals and their families on a daily basis. I can’t Center that supports their sport. emphasize enough the importance of paralympic “This has such meaning for our veterans, their mentors.” families and to our whole force,” said Secretary Nicholson said the program should help phys- of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Jim ically disabled veterans reach the same level of Nicholson, who was at the Olympic Training success that non-physically disabled athletes Center Friday. work for as they seek Olympic glory. Photo by Walt Johnson Over the past two years, the USOC has hosted “Competitions for these disabled veteran ath- week long training camps for more than 100 vet- letes will include track, skiing, biathalon, archery, erans at U.S. Olympic training centers for in- cycling, swimming and volleyball,” he said. struction and competition in paralympic sports. “Allowing people to use their skills after be- This year there will be two more camps, one coming disabled is what these events are really here in Colorado Springs and another in the fall all about. To rise up and compete at world class Department of Veteran’s Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson, left, gets pointers from U.S. Olympic in Chula Vista, California. levels is an extraordinary achievement for people shooting coach Dave Johnson, center as Josh Olson, right prepares to fire some practice rounds. Additionally, the VA will conduct annual re- who overcome the special odds against them.” at the U.S. Olympic Training Center Friday

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