“Best in Air Force Space Command – 2002”

Thursday, July 24, 2003 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 47 No. 29

Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson

Photo by Senior Airman Sue Mrowiec Courtesy photo

Inside This Issue: Blotter ... 11 At Your Service ... 14 Straight Talk Line 556-9154 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, July 24, 2003 From the top CMSAF: Airmen want good leaders ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. initiatives are always an important ele- them a full kitchen area.” winding down and people returning to – Leadership, quality-of-life issues, ment in leaders’ decisions and a key to Retention and bonuses are other their normal retirement and separation retention and Stop-Loss were subjects maintaining the force’s morale and focus areas for Air Force leaders, plans. discussed by the Chief Master Sergeant readiness. Murray said. “We are working to balance the of the Air Force during a visit here “We’ve had some tremendous suc- “Each career field has its own force. That is one of our main initiatives recently. cesses in the past few years in the way of stressors that contribute to the reasons right now to identify our combat Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force our pay, benefits and compensation, and for selective re-enlistment bonuses for requirements and our expeditionary Gerald Murray asked airmen to tell him we look for that to continue,” he said. those career fields,” he said. “We are requirements,” he said. “We are moving what they saw as positive and negative “We will continue to fund, at least this constantly evaluating those reasons. authorizations from less-(stressed) aspects of service today. One of the year, 100 percent tuition assistance for They range from competition in the career fields into higher-(demand) things that continued to come up was (airmen) to be able to go to school in civilian sector to the demands of service. career fields. That was part of the initia- that they took great pride in deploying, their off-duty time. Add to that, we will “People make decisions to sepa- tive of our retraining efforts in balanc- even in the face of increased work loads. see in 2004 another targeted pay raise rate or do something else based on the ing the force.” “We value our service. We value that will range from 2 percent for our stresses of the job and their families. So But despite some misconceptions, what we do. We know the American airman (basics) up to 6.25 percent for we constantly assess that,” he said. he said Stop-Loss is not exactly tied to people value what we do, but we know some of our senior (noncommissioned Re-enlistment bonuses are based the balance of the force or steady-state also that it comes with sacrifices and officers).” on more than just retention numbers, requirements. strain,” the chief said. Another success story is in hous- Murray said. In fact, the Air Force reten- “Stop-Loss is set for specifics of “The thing that they constantly ing, Murray said. Air Force leaders have tion rate this year is the highest in the the operations that we’re in,” the chief brought up as one of greatest stressors increased square-footage allowances as last five years, and much of that is not said. “We may be balanced and may of service today is the long work hours well as supporting military construction attributed to bonuses. have the right amount of people in a and the time away from family,” he said. and privatization efforts to build new “What we’ve seen on (bonuses) steady state of our force. But, depending “I find the same concern across the Air housing and improve family housing. this year is one of the most significant in on what the requirements are in a con- Force today.” “We’ve initiated a new standard years; 100 of our Air Force specialty flict or an operation, we may need to With all of the Air Force’s needs, for dormitories called ‘dorms-four-air- codes were decreased or dropped off the hold specific individuals or people in Murray said he still finds that people men,’ which is a cluster of four rooms … list; 40 were increased,” he said. “We Air Force specialty codes to be able to “just want to be treated fairly, to have around a common living area that will evaluate this twice a year to make sure do that. Stop-Loss will always be looked people who will care about them and to provide more square footage for our air- we are keeping a fresh, consistent look at and evaluated from an operational have supervisors who are being good men,” he said. “Each will have a single at our Air Force career fields.” standpoint.” role models for their people.” bedroom, walk-in closets and bath- Murray also addressed Stop-Loss (Courtesy of Air Force Materiel Also, Murray said quality-of-life rooms around a common area that gives in light of Operation Iraqi Freedom Command News Service) Retirement ceremony Action Lines Submitting Action Lines to place them in residents’ mailboxes. This slated for AFSPC CV would alleviate the littering of driveways and The Action Line is your direct link to the 21st the unsightly stacks of yellowing newspapers in Lt. Gen. Robert C. will also make return trips Space Wing Commander. We suggest you first try to front of unoccupied garages.An even better idea Hinson’s retirement cere- after the ceremony. resolve problems at the lowest level possible – with would be to take subscription request to lessen mony is scheduled for Aug. The ceremony will the person or activity, and then follow the chain of the waste of unsolicited material. 1 at 10 a.m. at the base include a 15-gun cannon command. Answer: Thank you for allowing us to Parade Field. salute and an aircraft fly- Though it’s not required, we ask that you leave address this issue. The distribution of 21st Services From approximately over. There will also be a your name and phone number so we can get back to Squadron publicity is coordinated through the 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on cannon firing during a you for clarifications, or if your response isn’t Services marketing office. The fastest and least Aug. 1, Peterson Boulevard practice July 31 between 1 printed. If you can’t get satisfactory results, call expensive way to distribute Services publicity to will be closed between Otis and 4:30 p.m. The base 556-7777. Or you can fax your question to the base housing area is by delivery. It is illegal for Street and Selfridge Street population should be aware 556-7848. delivered materials to be placed in mailboxes. The to all public traffic. Parking of the noise disturbances Services delivery person places these materials will be available at The planned during these between the screen/storm door and the front door. Mission Support Facility, times. Clutter in base housing If this is not possible, the materials are rolled-up Building 350, with buses In case of inclement Question: Why are MWR, SVS, and other and placed inside the garage door handle so as not available for transportation weather, the retirement cer- service organizations allowed to throw circulars to fall out. We cannot answer for other services to the Parade Field from emony will be held in and handouts in front of garages in family hous- organizations. For more information, call Warren 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Buses Hangar 140. ing? It seems to me a better alternative will be Schroeder at 556-7874. A Moment in Time July 26, 1947 – President Harry Published by Gowdy Printcraft, 22 N. Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way con- 21st Space Wing Commander S. Truman approves the National nected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Brig. Gen. Duane Deal Security Act of 1947, and issues Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. 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Deadline for submission Senior Airmen Susan Mrowiec flying at a speed of 2,092.29 mph is 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at (719) Layout and Design over a 1,000-kilometer course at 556-7846 or DSN 834-7846. Kara Magana Edwards AFB, Calif. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 3 www.peterson.af.mil News Findley assumes NORAD Deputy Commander in Chief role By Tech. Sgt. Devin Fisher Pennie. “There is no better testimony of NORAD/U.S. Northern Command Public Affairs how he has done than the fact he’s been selected to be the 30th Chief of Air Canadian Forces Lt. Gen. Eric A. Staff. The Canadian Air Force couldn’t “Rick” Findley assumed duties as be in better hands.” Deputy Commander in Chief, North Pennie thanked the NORAD team American Aerospace Defense for the work they do “day in and day Command July 14 during a change of out” to support the organization’s vital office ceremony at the Peterson Air mission of aerospace warning and aero- Force Base Officers’ Club. space control for North America. Findley succeeds Canadian Forces “I’m lucky, privileged, and honored Lt. Gen. Ken R. Pennie who is moving to get such an opportunity,” Pennie said on to become Chief of Air Staff in recognizing the important role the people Ottawa. who make up NORAD played in his Gen. Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart, selection as the next Chief of Air Staff. NORAD Commander in Chief and Noting the NORAD Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, Commander in Chief is selected care- officiated the ceremony that “… passes fully, Eberhart said of Findley, “We’ve Photo by Staff Sgt. Lawrence Holmes (Left to right) Gen. Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart, NORAD Commander in Chief and the responsibility and authority from made the right choice at the right time.” Commander, U.S. Northern Command; Canadian Lt. Gen. Ken R. Pennie and one demonstrated leader to another.” Noting Pennie had set the stage Canadian Lt. Gen. Eric “Rick” Findley prepare to sign the change of office cer- Eberhart noted the two Canadian and assembled the cast, Findley assured tificates officially handing the NORAD Deputy Commander in Chief reigns officers have been at the heart of those in attendance he was ready to from Pennie, over to Findley while Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Estrem, NORAD NORAD, helping lead it into a post 9/11 face the challenges that lie ahead. Command Chief Master Sergeant, and Canadian Chief Warrant Officer world. While Pennie was instrumental “When I arrived here I had no Maurice “Skip” Sacco, senior Canadian noncommissioned member, look on. in establishing air patrols, key infra- idea the globe would shatter on 9/11,” structure, and integrated air defense in Findley told the more than 200 tant to the Deputy Chief of Defence tions include Commander in the response to the Sept. 11 attacks, Findley Canadian and American NORAD at National Defence Headquarters; Order of Military Merit, Meritorious was leading operations from the members and well-wishers in atten- Chief of Staff for Personnel, Training Service Cross for action taken in Cheyenne Mountain Command Center. dance. “But NORAD has a great team and Reserves at Air Command response to the Sept. 11 terrorist Saying it was a special day with and I’m standing here today (as the Headquarters and 1st Canadian Air attacks, Special Service Medal for mixed emotions, Eberhart bid farewell DCINC) because of your hard work.” Division; Chief of Staff for Operations duty in NATO, Peacekeeping Medals to Pennie and welcomed Findley to his Trained as a pilot, Findley’s at 1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian from United Nations missions in new post. resume includes staff officer in the NORAD Region; and most recently as Central America and Haiti, the “The leadership of this great air- Directorate of Peacekeeping the Director of Operations at NORAD. Canadian Peacekeeping Medal, and man assured success,” Eberhart said of Operations Centre and executive assis- Findley’s awards and decora- the Canadian Decoration.

Team Pete mem- bers can now HQ AFSPC garners pick up their pre- scription refills at the refill phar- macy located Air Force award next to the By 1st Lt. Julie A. Tucker demonstrated its commitment to health and beau- Air Force Space Command Public Affairs assured access to space and mis- ty section in the Commissary. sile warning. Headquarters Air Force Headquarters’ personnel Space Command was awarded the also directly contributed to signif- Air Force Organizational icant sustainment efforts for the Excellence Award here for excep- Minuteman III weapon system, tionally meritorious service from securing the nation’s land-based Nov. 1, 2000, to Oct. 31, 2002. strategic deterrent until 2020. Gen. Lance Lord, AFSPC “This award speaks volumes commander, presided over the to what we’re doing and although Photo by Senior Airman Sue Mrowiec ceremony held here July 11. the period for the award came up “This is really a team award to October 2002, the excellence and I want to congratulate the was continued as we operated in Refill pharmacy opens whole team,” said Lord. “What Operation Iraqi Freedom,” said this command is responsible for Lord. Senior Airman Sue Mrowiec efficient and timely service.” He hopes day to day and what the staff is Receipt of the award consti- 21st Space Wing Public Affairs this will reduce overcrowding in the base doing here in the headquarters tutes wear of the Air Force Clinic waiting area, which he described as building to support operations not Organizational Excellence rib- July 15 marked the opening of the often being “standing room only.” only here in Colorado Springs, but bon. Peterson Air Force Base Commissary “Another benefit is that people can globally, is a huge responsibility.” Members assigned to head- Refill Center, making it the only place on now pick up refills on Saturday.” The award is presented to quarters directorates, their base to pick up prescription refills. What’s All prescription refills ordered by military units that distinguish detachments and operation loca- the diagnosis? telephone must be picked up at the new themselves during peacetime or in tions, Johnson and Kennedy “It’s been going pretty well,” said Refill Center located inside the base action against hostile forces or an space centers, The U.S. Air Force Capt. David J. Schatz, a pharmacist at the Commissary, near the health and beauty armed enemy of the United States. Band of the Rockies and the base Clinic. section. Hours of operation are Tuesday – During the award period, the AFSPC contracting flight during “Opening the new pharmacy has Saturday from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. command played a prominent role this time are authorized to wear gone smoother than we anticipated. Orders can be placed by calling in Operations Noble Eagle and the ribbon immediately. Change usually brings resistance, but 333-2273, and should be ready for pick up Enduring Freedom while planning Eligible active duty mem- we’ve been receiving a lot of positive the following duty day if called in before and executing the most significant bers currently assigned to AFSPC feedback regarding the move.” 2 p.m. Active duty members have the modernization efforts in AFSPC will have their personnel records He added that the only major com- option to get walk-in refills at the base history. automatically updated. Air Force plaints the Pharmacy has received clinic, but orders placed by telephone The first liftoff of an Reserve and Guard members, revolved around the displaced parking due must be picked up at the refill pharmacy Evolved Expendable Launch along with those previously to repaving construction. at the Commissary. Vehicle on Aug. 21, 2002, and the assigned to the command should Schatz said one reason for opening a For more information, call the base opening of the first operational contact their local military per- separate facility was “to provide more Pharmacy at 556-1095. increment of the Space Based sonnel flight to ensure their Infrared System in January 2002, records are updated. SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, July 24, 2003 Motorcycle Safety Month Motorcycling: Know your risks By Master Sgt. Ty Foster thinking. we manage the risks we face on a daily The keys are knowing your abili- 21st Space Wing Public Affairs I’ll admit it – I try to dissuade peo- basis. ties as a motorcycle operator, knowing ple from riding. Why? Because it is On the other end of the spectrum, the mechanical and technological abili- This is the first in a series of arti- risky, and if you aren’t very aware of 18-24-year-old males and novice riders ties of your machine, and not exceeding cles addressing various aspects of man- those risks, they can kill you. often lack the judgment – gained either of those abilities. aging the risks associated with operating We’ve been pretty fortunate in Air through training AND experience – to Novice riders – start your riding motorcycles. The series’ primary audi- Force Space Command this year, we’ve accurately assess the cost vs. benefit. career out right by attending an approved ences are motorcyclists, their supervi- only had four Class C mishaps, mishaps This is not an inflammatory statement. motorcycle safety course. Apply those sors, commanders, and all those who wherein the member lost at least one day It is reality. For various reasons, data – mental and physical street riding strate- share the road with motorcyclists. of work due to injuries received, and no both civilian and military – bear out the gies to heighten your safety and the fatalities to date. But even one is too reality that young male riders are in the enjoyment of motorcycling. When I was TDY a few months many. high-risk category. Experienced riders – serve as role ago, I received an e-mail from a lieu- To varying degrees, those of us Also, today’s motorcycles are high- models for your young counterparts. tenant I work with. She was deployed to who ride understand and accept the tech, high capability, mechanical mar- Lead by example in wearing the protec- Germany. She said she was thinking increased degree of risk. vels. Higher horsepower, greater stop- tive equipment required by the Air Force, about buying a motorcycle before she Well-worn riders, like myself, con- ping capabilities, lighter weights, and both on and off base. returned to the States. She’d never stantly assess low-, moderate-, and high- eye-catching designs are all effective Supervisors and commanders – owned, let alone rode, one before. risk activities during a ride. Each action lures to the new, and sometimes not-so- you are pivotal in developing good judg- She knew that I’d been a motorcy- we take has a risk cost and a risk benefit. new, motorcyclist. In the hands of one ment in your young motorcyclists – be cle safety instructor for 11 years, that Our training and experience have taught who is not mentally or physically profi- involved in their training and help them I’ve taught more than 650 riders the ins us that if the cost outweighs the benefit, cient, these machines can send a rider on develop sound riding habits. Know who and outs of motorcycle safety, and that we do not take the risk. In other words, a fast trip to an early grave. all of your motorcyclists are – both on I’d been riding for about 24 years, so she Between the fiscal years of 1998 and 2002 there were 602 motorcycle and off-road enthusiasts. Document their figured that I’d give her some good mishaps Air Force wide. Here is how they break down by grade (as of June training, check their protective gear, and advice. Score a point for her for having 30, 2002) assess the mechanical soundness of their the common sense to ask someone “in machines. If you’re not sure, check with the know” before laying out the money your base safety office. for a new bike. As it turns out, the lieutenant has a So, up on my e-mail soapbox I pretty solid head on her shoulders. She stepped. bought her new Harley and good riding Whenever someone tells me they gear. She attended a safety course and want to start riding, I start running she has the right mindset. through mental checklists to categorize As fellow motorcyclist Gen. Lance the prospective rider. I evaluate their Lord, AFSPC Commander, says, “Safety age, training, experience, type of motor- is an attitude – get one!” In this business, cycle, philosophy on riding gear, and not having that safety-conscious attitude attitude. It’s sort of an operational-risk- costs lives – don’t let it be one of your management-resource-protection way of troops or, God forbid, yours. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 5 www.peterson.af.mil News West Nile Web site gives latest update on virus WestNileVirusFacts.org, a comprehen- Health, WestNileVirusFacts.org contains a sive Web site about West Nile virus and mos- detailed review of the latest expertise in con- quitoes, offers continuously updated news, trolling mosquito populations. One such statistics, analysis, and advice about the pro- method gaining popularity among pest control gression of the deadly West Nile virus in 2003. experts is known as Integrated Mosquito “At a minimum, people need to take a Management. few minutes to visit WestNileVirusFacts.org to “The content on WestNileVirusFacts.org learn more about what steps they need to take will give visitors to the site all of the informa- to protect themselves, their families and their tion needed to enact IMM in their communi- pets from this disease,” said Allan James, ties,” said James. “We really believe IMM is President of the non-profit organization, going to be the key to keeping people safe this Responsible Industry for a Sound year because, in addition to addressing the Enviornment. “Based on the available sci- avoidance of mosquitoes, IMM also addresses ence, we think West Nile virus is going to pose breeding, preventive measures, cultural issues, an even greater health issue this year.” and a host of other methods that will help to Supported with the expertise of Dr. prevent the spread of West Nile virus.” Kimberly Thompson, a specialist in risk (Courtesy of Responsible Industry for a Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control analysis at the Harvard School of Public Sound Environment) Visit WestNileVirusFacts.org for updates on the West Nile virus DoD and DoL partner to support military families WASHINGTON - Secretary of Defense Donald “If there’s anything we can do to improve their lives ing these men and women with employers eager to tap H. Rumsfeld and Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and create a circumstance that’s better for them is just their dedication, talent, and skills.” signed a memorandum of understanding July 14 at a enormously important ... and this is one of them.” Examples of the collaboration between DoD ceremony at the Pentagon to promote cooperative The agreement will help military spouses estab- and DoL include: establishing One-Stop Career efforts between the departments to improve the quali- lish careers despite having to transition among job Centers near Norfolk, Va., San Diego, and Fort ty of life of servicemembers and their families, and to markets due to frequent relocations. It will also Campbell, Ky.; expanding opportunities for contribute to the quality of the American labor force. strengthen the DoL’s efforts to support returning Reservists and military spouses to access training The MOU provides a framework for a broad Reservists’ job searches, employ America’s Job Bank and education grants; exploring options with states to range of continuing efforts between the departments to recruit for military jobs, expand DoL’s employment offer unemployment compensation to military spous- including three important areas: connections to the job infrastructure to support military spouse employment, es; working across states to improve reciprocity for markets in America’s communities; involvement with and encourage corporate America to hire returning state certifications and licensing requirements to labor laws that affect reemployment (i.e., training, Reservists and military spouses. reduce employment lags; and targeting unemploy- unemployment compensation); and interest in states’ “We are so proud of our men and women in uni- ment by establishing a military spouse unemploy- reciprocal licensing; and certification requirements form,” said Chao. “Now it’s our turn to support them ment index. For further information please contact needed to qualify for employment. by providing separating servicemembers, military Lt. Col. Cynthia Colin, at 703-697-5134 or Elissa “All of our people who serve are volunteers and spouses and veterans with the help they need to suc- Pruett at 202-693-4681. we owe them a great debt of gratitude,” said Rumsfeld. ceed in the workforce. We are committed to connect- (Courtesy of Deparment of Labor) SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, July 24, 2003 News

Engage afterburner ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England Ð A 494th Fighter Squadron F- 15E Strike Eagle engages its after- burners during take off en route to a deployment support- ing Operation Iraqi Freedom, July 14. Photo by Staff Sgt. William Greer Controllers receive Air Force Association award By Tech. Sgt. David A. Jablonski Staff Sgt. Joseph S. Hren, from the 25th important way to measure the success of a tactical-air Air Force Print News Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea. control party, Minyon said. Teamwork and cohesive- Staff Sgt. Kevin D. Vance, from the 17th ness allowed controllers to help liberate Kandahar, WASHINGTON – Five tactical-air command ASOS at Hunter Army Air Field, Ga. Afghanistan, and evacuate the Afghani president. and control airmen accepted the Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott J. Grotbo, from the Illinois Air Minyon was involved in both missions. Association’s Air Force Outstanding Team of the Year National Guard’s 169th ASOS. “It’s teamwork with the joint services,” he said. award July 14 in Arlington, Va. Controllers primarily perform and manage tacti- “There may be only one or two Air Force guys among Team Pete’s own Tech. Sgt. Shawn J. Minyon, cal-air control party operations and provide Air Force 12 Army, but we’re not distinguished as a separate from the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron at Fort assistance and expertise in planning and controlling service. There is no difference – we’re shooters just Carson, was among the forward air controllers hon- combat air operations. They also operate and supervise like them. We have the same goal.” ored as part of the team. networks to support Army ground maneuver units. Another recipient explained the “transparency” Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Although the five representatives accepted the within the career field. Murray coordinates with command chief master ser- award, it was the career field that won, Vance said. “In Operation Enduring Freedom, nobody knew geants to select the career field to receive the award. “It’s not about us; it’s about the career field,” he that I was an Air National Guardsman until I told The chiefs then work with career-field managers to said. “I find it difficult to be here when there are so them,” Grotbo said. “There’s no difference. We’re all select five people to accept the award on behalf of their many (people) who have accomplished so much more.” the same whether active duty, Guard, or Reserve.” peers. According to Minyon, who received the Bronze According to AFA officials, team of the year Besides Minyon, the airmen recognized at the Star earlier this year for his service in Afghanistan, the awards honor the enlisted professionals who display ceremony were: award reinforces the importance of the team concept superior technical expertise, attract the praise of their Staff Sgt. Scott T. Ball, from the 2nd ASOS at and of accomplishing their mission superiors and provide leadership and inspiration to Wuerzburg, Germany. “Staying alive and having the team intact,” is an their co-workers. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 7 www.peterson.af.mil News 200,000 parents receive pins By Master Sgt. Scott Elliott men and incredibly work out the tech- they have the communications and out- Air Force Print News emotional responses nical issues, and it reach support they need in order to be from their parents has been smoother successful. WASHINGTON — Your when they’ve re- sailing ever since, “In its broadest terms, it’s an out- Guardians of Freedom, the Air Force’s ceived their letters he said. Gruber’s reach program,” Tonini said. “The mes- grass-roots outreach information and and pins.” responsibilities sage we give is, we consider each of the recognition program, has touched the The general can be really constituencies as our partners. We can’t lives of more than 200,000 parents of said the program daunting; the site do our job without their support. They airmen, a Pentagon official has was so well received was, for a time, are full partners in the global war on ter- announced. in its first few days one of the 300 ror.” The program began in 2002 as a that technical over- busiest Web sites The work is important because way for Air Force leaders to personally load initially ham- in the world. without support from the home front, recognize the employers of reservists pered the project. “The site has deployed airmen face a domino effect and guardsmen who were called to “There was had more than 29 of issues that may lead to those airmen active duty to support operations Noble such an onslaught of people signing up, million hits,” Tonini said. “That’s pretty separating from the service, Tonini Eagle and Enduring Freedom. so we had some problems,” he said. “We staggering. We’re working with new said. Employers who were nominated by their jammed the Web site to where it was vir- technology — we’re one of the first Air “The program is working and it airmen employees received lapel pins tually impossible to get in.” Force sites to use ‘dot-net,’ which is an does what we were looking for it to emblazoned with the Air Force logo and The program also endured a short- Internet operating system that is very do,” Tonini said. “We know there are the letter “E,” and a personal letter lived identity problem, where some air- leading-edge.” parents out there who proudly wear the signed by the Air Force’s senior leaders. men mistakenly thought the program A team of six people works the pin to church, the store or meetings, The recognition program expand- was a fraud because of its dot-com Web program, managing the technology and and every other time they have an ed in May to include parents. address. “customer service” liaison between the opportunity to brag on their son or Nominated parents received a letter and “We are ‘non-standard’ in many airmen who request pins and the parents daughter. That represents a swelling lapel pin with the letter “P.” All active- ways,” Tonini said. “The standard Web who receive them — as well as the thou- support for the work of the Air Force duty, Air National Guard and Reserve sites people in the military are used to sands of letters and pins sent to employ- all over the world.” airmen may participate in the program, dealing with for official business is dot- ers. Airmen may request up to two par- officials said. mil, and we’re dot-com. A lot of people The program will soon inform ent pins and letters to be send to either About 110,000 of the nearly thought this was a hoax, so we had to family members, employers and com- their parents or people they view as 590,000 uniformed airmen have nomi- throw water on that fire quickly. This munity leaders during times of military parental figures, Tonini said. To partici- nated their parents for recognition, program has both the endorsement and deployment, Tonini said. pate in the program, visit www.your- according to Brig. Gen. Ed Tonini, pro- full support of the secretary and chief of “The overall YGOF program will guardiansoffreedom.com. gram director. staff.” be tied to air and space expeditionary “Everyone has someone they want “That’s a huge number,” he said. Tonini brought a network adminis- force deployment schedules,” he said. to recognize,” he said. “The person who “We’ve gotten an exceptional reaction trator, Senior Master Sgt. Jack Gruber “When people are scheduled to deploy, gets the pin will feel an amazing attach- to the program from the individual air- from the California ANG, to his team to we will press very hard to make sure ment to the work you do.” SPACE OBSERVER 8 Thursday, July 24, 2003 News Briefs COMBINED PROTESTANT SERVICE KOREAN WAR ANNIVERSARY stand. The capstone of the event will be a 21-gun The three regular Sunday Protestant worship serv- A ceremony honoring Korean War veterans salute followed by the playing of “Taps.” Volunteers ices at the Peterson Chapel will be combined into one sponsored by the Dutch Nelson Chapter of the are needed to decorate the entry Aug. 5. Those who service Sunday at 11 a.m. This combined service is in Korean War Veterans Association, is scheduled for have returned from OIF and would like to honor Fort support of the all-chapel picnic, which takes places Sunday at 2 p.m. in front of the Korean Memorial Carson’s fallen may send an e-mail to immediately following Sunday’s service. Protestant Stone in Memorial Park. The program will include [email protected]. chapel services return to their regular schedule Aug. 3. the awarding of the Korean War Service Medal to CONSTRUCTION AT CMAFS Aug. 3 also marks the final Sunday at an Air Force seven veterans, the laying of a wreath, a firing party, Construction began July 14 on the Cheyenne chapel pulpit for Lt. Col. Dennis Aleson, as he prepares and patriotic music. Mountain Air Force Station Main Gate. The project is to retire after over twenty-six years as an Air Force VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BACK TO expected to be a nine-month effort causing some dis- Chaplain. His retirement ceremony will be held in the SCHOOL FASHION SHOW ruption to normal traffic patterns. The construction Peterson Chapel Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. The Peterson Air Force Base Main Exchange is zone is located approximately 1.5 miles from the exit HQ AFSPC PICNIC sponsoring a Back to School Fashion Show for chil- off Highway 115, near the existing CMAFS base Members assigned to Headquarters Air Force dren ages 5-18, scheduled for Aug. 9. Volunteers are sign. Heavy construction equipment will be operat- Space Command are invited to a beach-theme barbe- needed and the deadline to sign up is Friday. For more ing on a regular basis on or near NORAD Road, and cue at the HQ AFSPC picnic Aug. 8. The picnic is information, call 596-7270, or visit the BX. flagmen will be controlling traffic flow. The speed scheduled from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and will take place limit will be reduced to 20 miles per hour, and some at the Peterson picnic pavilion (next to the aquatic cen- SKEET CHAMPIONSHIPS delays may be encountered. ter). Wild Blue Country will perform, adult and youth The Ent Sportsman’s Club at Peterson will host On or about Aug. 4, traffic will be diverted off activities are scheduled, and free food and beverages the Colorado State Skeet Championships, July 31- NORAD Road and onto a detour around the site of will be provided. Aug. 3. Base residents should be aware that there will the new Guard Station. Two lanes of traffic will be FTAC ADVISORY COUNCIL be an additional day of shooting activity at the club. maintained, and the detour will be clearly marked The First Term Airman’s Center Advisory Council TEAM PETE TO HONOR SOLDIERS with orange construction barrels and lighted flashers. is scheduled to meet Monday from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in DURING RODEO PARADE There are no streetlights in this area, so drivers Building 350, Room 1064. The council will seek com- The Team Pete float for the Pikes Peak or Bust should use extra caution while traveling through this mander, first sergeant, and supervisory level input Rodeo Parade Aug. 6 is a tribute to Fort Carson’s sol- area. regarding the FTAC program. The council will provide diers who have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The AFSPC CIVILIAN TUITION ASSISTANCE a means to convey information between FTAC and indi- float will feature a series of crosses with each soldier’s The Education Office is offering the Civilian vidual units, as well as present a positive image of the name, a cavalry tribute, an honor guard rifle team, and Tuition Assistance Program for all Air Force Space program to these units. Commanders, first sergeants, a burial detail which will fold a flag for presentation. Command employees assigned to Team Pete. Contact and supervisors of first term airman are encouraged to Flanking each side of the float, a contingent of Team the Education Office to complete the necessary paper- attend. For more information, call 556-9158 or email Pete’s OIF warriors who have returned will pay tribute work. Students who have used the program in the past [email protected]. during the final ceremony at the parade reviewing need to bring copies of their grades.

Chapel Schedule Catholic Weekday Mass, 11:35 a.m. (except Monday) **For more information - Protestant Worship Services: Saturdays, 5 p.m. Call the chapel at 556-4442 for available Combined Protestant Service, 11 a.m. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. chapel programs. Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 9 www.peterson.af.mil News Next BRAC will reflect changing times By Gerry J. Gilmore ritory bases. The DoD is also looking at its global mil- warfighting needs. American Forces Press Service itary force structure to see if it meets today’s national According to DuBois, the 2005 BRAC, DuBois security needs, said DuBois. Lessons learned from noted, will reconfigure stateside military infrastruc- WASHINGTON – There were 97 major base clo- 9/11 and the ensuing war on terrorism suggest that ture to meet the realities of the 21st century. Some sures and 55 major realignments during previous base adjustments should also be conducted with forces sta- installations, he explained, will gain assets while oth- realignment and closure actions in 1988, 1991, 1993, tioned overseas. ers will be closed. and 1995, according to DoD documents. And besides trimming excess real estate that’s “The secretary of defense, the chairman of the Besides cutting redundant infrastructure, those costly to maintain, he explained, another BRAC would Joint Chiefs (of Staff) and the combatant commanders BRACS resulted in a net savings of $16 billion assist DoD to become more “joint.” have learned that our force structure is not necessarily through fiscal 2001, according to DoD figures, and “We ought to look at how all four services can positioned in the right place,” said DuBois, to carry annually recurring savings of $6 billion beyond then. utilize a reconfigured footprint to better support the out U.S. military deployment and warfighting plans in However, almost a decade has passed since the warfighting plans of the combatant commanders,” the most efficient way. last BRAC was conducted, Raymond DuBois, deputy DuBois said. Another potential result derived from another undersecretary of defense for installations and envi- According to DuBois, although not addressed in round of base realignments and closures, DuBois ronment, noted during a July 10 Pentagon interview. the 2005 BRAC, it’s well known that “there are (over- noted, is fewer duty station moves: Remaining military Congress authorized DoD to execute a new BRAC seas) places where we have a concentration of troops installations would be in advantageous locations relat- round in 2005. basically as a legacy from the Cold War – as a legacy ed to their military missions. Much has changed since 1995, DuBois empha- of the post-World War II situation between the Warsaw If service members move less from station to sized, pointing to today’s war against global terrorism. Pact and NATO.” station during their careers, then “I think that has a “A great deal has changed in the last 10 years The Cold War “has gone away,” he asserted. positive impact on quality of life,” DuBois said. that ought to lead any thinking person to the conclu- Consequently there is no longer a need for having Basically, the war against global terrorism has sion that … (another BRAC) is a good thing to do,” he 70,000 U.S. troops based in Germany. In fact, DuBois caused DoD to rethink “what opportunities should we said. noted that U.S. combatant commanders are slated to have for basing, for deployment, for supply lines – The next BRAC will affect stateside and U.S. ter- meet soon to study today’s worldwide basing and globally,” DuBois concluded. HQ AFSPC posts new home page address Personnel Headquarters Air Force change of address. deterrence and prompt global engage- Space Command recently changed the The command’s old domain ment for America and its allies through Command’s main Web site domain name, www.spacecom.af.mil, is no the use and integration of space sys- name to www.peterson.af.mil/hqafspc/ longer a valid Web address and the tems. To learn more about the com- following an Air Force policy requiring command regrets any inconvenience to mand and its role in national security, conversion to a more easily recogniza- its customers who have bookmarked or please visit www.peterson.af.mil/hqaf- ble e-mail and Web site format. memorized the old domain name. spc/. Content on the site has not Air Force Space Command’s (Courtesy of Air Force Space changed nor been affected by the warfighting forces provide continuous Command News Service) SPACE OBSERVER 10 Thursday, July 24, 2003 News Contingency contracting Ð Training helps team prepare By Lt. Col. Reggie Selby CCOs into the Iraqi theater of operations during 21st Contracting Squadron Commander Operation Iraqi Freedom saved the Air Force time and money. CCOs purchased a great deal of gravel used to The true measure of a team’s effectiveness is how repair runways and to keep down the dust. well it performs under pressure, and perhaps the great- According to Col. Duane A. Jones, Chief of est stress any team experiences is that of a contin- Logistics for the Combined Forces Air Component gency, emergency, or wartime event. Command, “The word got out that we were ready to The only successful way to perform under such procure and vendors came.” Many traveled great dis- conditions is to adequately practice and prepare, like tances to do business with the coalition. Jones also any great sports team that – through practice and said the purchases helped not only the local economy preparation – gains a level of execution that will cementing friendly relations, but also the military ensure its success on game day. transportation system. The 21st Contracting Squadron team continually “We often are set out in a big open field where prepares itself for emergencies through its reliance on there is nothing and told to support 500-plus people,” Courtesy photo Chief Master Sgt. Richard Small, 379th Air Contingency Contracting Support Programs through- said Chief Master Sgt. Al Williams, 21st CONS out the unit. It is one of the squadron’s top priorities. Expeditionary Wing Command Chief Master Superintendent. “We buy everything from food, to Sergeant, presents a coin to Staff Sgt. Marcus Contingency contracting refers to the procedure sewage control, to laundry services, and building Webb, 21st Contracting Squadron, for his out- contracting personnel follow in times of emergency. materials. We build bases, contract for the building of standing contracting support while assigned to Al The contingency contracting mission statement sums runways, dining facilities, and all of the support serv- Udeid Air base, Qatar. up the challenge the contracting team faces: “To pur- ices needed for the war-fighters. We have to build a chase the supplies, services, and construction neces- mini-Peterson Air Force Base out there.” Force competition in 1995. sary to support the mission of the unit.” To prepare for such contingencies, personnel are The Air Force established the Staff Sgt. Ronald In many situations, contracting personnel are rotated through the contracting flights on a regular King Contingency Contracting Officer Award to honor some of the first personnel to respond to an emergency basis to ensure a well-rounded knowledge of the entire one of our own CCOs who was killed in the Kobar or wartime situation in order to reestablish operations. contracting function. This is critical, because in time Towers bombing in 1996. The 21st CONS has been Our Air Force contingency contracting officers must of war or contingency, each will be asked to take on fortunate to win this coveted award for Air Force be prepared to go forward, quite often before anyone the full complement of contracting activities. Space Command for the past two years. else, and they are also typically the last to re-deploy. An invaluable training tool has been gained The best way to meet the contracting challenges They often go alone into countries where there are through 21st CONS participation in the annual Air presented by either an on-site or off-site emergency is numerous cultural and economic barriers to overcome. Force Top Dollar field training and competition. Top to be prepared. The 21st CONS has consistently risen In fact, there are currently over 100 contracting spe- Dollar’s goal is to train finance, accounting, and to the challenge – training and deploying the largest cialists deployed in virtually every continent in the contracting troops to perform their various wartime mobility team in AFSPC – eight CCO’s assigned to world with the exception of Antarctica. They are at the missions. This competition was developed in seven locations across the globe. Contingency con- tip of the sword: buying, bartering, and negotiating for response to the lessons learned in the Persian Gulf. tracting training involves a tremendous amount of supplies, services, and more to support the warfight- Competitors are judged not only on contracting abil- planning in order to best meet the challenge of any er’s mission. ity, but also on physical fitness, marksmanship, self- emergency. Lack of planning and preparation will In a wartime situation, CCOs are often deployed aid and buddy care, security, and disaster prepared- adversely affect the contracting mission as well as the to remote areas with no existing infrastructure and ness. The 21st CONS has consistently placed in the overall mission – 21st CONS cannot and will not allow instructed to set up operations. Early deployment of top finishing positions since winning the first Air that to happen. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 11 www.peterson.af.mil News ONE FOR THE ROAD - July 12 AMR responded to the Base Exchange, where a Security Forces initiated a traffic stop when retired military member had a severe laceration a military member failed to yield at a traffic light. on the back of his head. AMR personnel trans- Inside the conspicuous coupe, patrolmen discov- ported the individual to Memorial Hospital for fur- ered an open beer bottle. The suspected sloshee ther treatment. failed three field sobriety tests, but scored a 0.00 BONK & BOOK - July 16 on the Intoxilyzer. The drive-through driver was A military member reported that his Toyota cited for failure to yield while his pea-brained pas- Sequoia was damaged while parked in the park- The following real-life events with real individu- senger received a “possession of an open alco- ing lot of Building 216, the 302nd Airlift Wing als from around the Peterson Complex are to inform holic container” citation. hangar. Damage consisted of white paint transfer you of crimes, accidents, and events occurring on BYE-BYE, BONEHEAD - July 12 to the left rear bumper. base. The following entries are from hundreds record- When a civilian almost hit the gatehouse and NOT-SO-WIDE OPEN SPACES - July 16 ed in the Peterson Police Blotter: barricades with his car at the West Gate while try- A retired military member reported to **Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer ing to do a U-turn from the inbound lane, Security Security Forces that he had pulled into a com- staff may make light of some blotter entries, the intent Forces became suspicious. Patrolmen pursued missary parking space and struck the right rear is to call attention to our security and law enforcement the erratic egghead, but he would not yield to wheel well of another vehicle, causing a scratch concerns. However, rest assured, our professional their emergency lights. When he finally pulled in front of the wheel well. The inattentive driver Security Forces treat each incident seriously. over on Airport Boulevard, he became aggressive was issued a ticket for failure to make a proper ASSAULT AND BREADERY - July 11 and combative. CSPD arrived and tried to talk right turn causing a motor vehicle accident. Security Forces responded to the some sense into the defiant dumb-dumb, who by FAMILY MEMBER FOUL - July 16 Commissary, where an employee reported being this time had already verbally assaulted the Security Forces pulled over a dependent assaulted when an impatient customer hummed patrolmen and tried to kick his way out of their family member and discovered his driver’s license cheese bread across the bakery counter. The patrol car, and he still wasn’t giving up. The offi- was revoked. CSPD arrived and issued the packaged projectile struck the attendant’s cheek cers were finally forced to use compliance tech- license lacking lunkhead a summons for driving and left her staring in disbelief as the bakery niques to quiet the bucking bonehead. An investi- under restraint. basher bolted. CSPD arrived on scene and ques- gation revealed the suspect had a suspended dri- DECIBEL DUMMIES - July 16 tioned the licentious loaf launcher. ver’s license for a prior DUI. The boys in blue took Security Forces responded to Dorm 590 for H2OH NO - July 11 him away and impounded his car. For his auda- a complaint of loud noise and music. Patrolmen Security Forces and the Fire Department cious performance, he is being rewarded with a found several people in the room and asked them responded to the Civil Engineer compound to summons and a trip to the courthouse. for identification. They then instructed the noisy investigate a report of a leaking construction vehi- MEDICAL RESPONSE - July 14 neighbors to return to their own dorm rooms. cle. The trickling tractor was cordoned while Security Forces, the Fire Department, and CHAIN-CHAIN-CHAIN OF FOOLS - July 16 authorities contacted its owner, who determined American Medical Response services responded Security Forces responded to Dorm 1154 the spilling substance was a mixture of H2O and to the Base Exchange, where a retiree’s spouse when a military member reported a verbal alter- clay. The vehicle was cleared of all charges and was going in and out of consciousness. AMR per- cation happening outside her door. In an attempt released when the hazardous spill allegation just sonnel transported the individual to Memorial to prevent a physical altercation, the member wouldn’t hold water. Hospital for further treatment. allowed one of the slandering suspects into her HURRY UP, AND GO TO COURT - July 12 LOST AND FOUND - July 14 room. The two abusive airmen received a no con- Security Forces pulled over a civilian con- A military member found a mountain bike tact order since there were no injuries or proper- tractor for driving 49 miles per hour in a 30 mph outside Building 1376, Security Forces. The bike ty damage reported. After releasing one of the zone. To make matters worse, the dashing driver is being stored at Security Forces until the owner razzed residents, patrolmen noticed the odor of could offer no proof of insurance. CSPD arrived claims it. alcohol coming from the other young yeller. He and awarded his fast paced efforts with a sum- THIS IS YOUR (NO) BRAIN ON DRUGS admitted to drinking underage and told authorities mons for no registration card and no insurance. - July 15 the name of the imbibing imbecile who gave him The law-breaking lead foot was released to his Security Forces detained a civilian employee the banned beverages. Lo and behold, this per- supervisor and can no longer drive on base. when a routine vehicle inspection turned up a son admitted drinking underage also, and had BUILDING CUSTODIAN’S BLACK TIE AFFAIR - small case containing suspicious residue. The two bottles of the outlawed alcohol in her posses- July 12 gate guard contacted CSPD, who searched the sion. She pointed the finger at yet another military While conducting routine security checks, paraphernalia-packing pinhead and found a pipe member, claiming he was her supplier. The care- Security Forces discovered a building’s main containing residue and a bag filled with a green less contributor requested legal counsel and door was unsecured. Upon further investigation, leafy substance. The contractor’s badge was would make no statement, while the two under- the patrolmen noticed a black zip tie keeping the seized, and he received a summons for posses- age boozers were charged and released to their door unlocked. The building managers were noti- sion. First Sergeants. fied, and a walk through showed everything in MEDICAL RESPONSE 2 - July 16 ** If you have any information on a crime, report order. Security Forces, the Fire Department, and it to Security Forces at 556-4000. By Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson about distinguished visitors who may be 21st Space Wing Public Affairs coming in or suspects we may be looking for,” she added. It’s only 8 a.m., and the temperature is already 85 After getting the 4-1-1 on base hap- degrees. “It’s gonna be another scorcher,” you think to penings, Security Forces members are off to yourself. Cars, trucks, and motorcycles are lined up all begin their 12-hour duty day. the way past the stoplight at Peterson Boulevard, and the According to Staff Sgt. Dale guy on the radio says the West Gate is just as bad. Campbell, 21st SFS NCO-in-charge of “What’s going on up there? I might as well have training, there are several different jobs a just walked to work from home. I would probably patrolman can do within the squadron. already be there by now.” You try to stay calm and sal- “Airmen usually spend their first three vage what’s left of that good mood you woke up in, but years working on a gate,” he said. “After with every passing minute it’s getting more and more that they move up to patrols and then desk difficult. sergeant. Then they can apply for other “C’mon people, just show the guy your ID card positions in the Security Forces Squadron.” and go!” Looks like you might be late this morning, and Security Forces provide both security the guy in front of you just let three more cars pull out and law enforcement. “The flight” is made ahead of you. Now you’ve had it. By the time you get of members who patrol the base and the to the gate your spitting nails, and you have a scowl on flightline, work entry control points in your face that could turn people into stone. secure buildings, and work the gates, but “Good morning, sir,” chirps the young airman as there’s more to this 200-plus-member he checks your identification card. squadron than the flight. “Yeah, whatever kid,” you quip without even real- “We have a Reports and Analysis sec- izing you’ve said anything. You look up just in time to tion patrolmen can apply for, and they track see the smile on the airman’s face flicker, but it doesn’t crime trends,” he said. “They can track fade. things like speeding tickets, so we can deter- “You try to have a good day, sir,” he says as he mine high speeding areas.” This information can then be used to Photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Sharp waves you through the front gate. Staff Sgt. Joseph Saputo, a 21st SFS K-9 handler, leads his Most people entering Peterson Air Force Base determine proper speed limits on base. For Military Working Dog, Nero, over an obstacle during a training begin their duty day with someone from the 21st example, he said, the 21st Civil Engineer run on the K-9 obstacle course. The 21st SFS Military Working Security Forces Squadron, but some may not realize Squadron recently looked at speeding trends Dog section provides Peterson and the surrounding area with exactly that it takes to be a member of “the infantry of on Peterson East and used the information to narcotic and explosive detection services, and supports many the Air Force.” raise the speed limit to 45 mph from the other efforts at deployed locations. “Everybody works long hours, and everybody has original 30 mph. certain aspects of their job that are hard, but when I help “We also have separate sections for training, While the gates are the most visible places for someone, I forget about the bad stuff,” said Senior mobility, and Security Forces supply,” he added. Security Forces members, said Capt. Ben Jacobson, 21st Airman Steven Zamora, 21st SFS Patrolman. “I like to The training section is responsible for Air Force SFS Operations Officer, the base’s security doesn’t end work the gate and talk to the people coming in. training items like Self Aid Buddy Care and Security there. Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson Airman 1st Class Nicholas Rinaldi and Airman Christopher Costanzo, background, 21st Security Forces Patrolmen, check identification cards at the main Forces training items like Air Base Defense, Ground “We are here to provide protection-level security Hopefully I can make their day better.” gate. Gate guard is just one of the many duties Security Forces perform. Security Forces members spend about 10 weeks at Combat Skills, and local procedures, but they also have for all our resources and restricted areas on the installa- Lackland Air Force Base learning what it takes to be an a separate training section in charge of vehicles. tion as well as to provide law enforcement activity for Air Force cop. When they get to their first duty station, According to Campbell, 21st SFS has sections for the entire base,” he said. “From the gates controlling the training continues, and the real work begins. sensors – the people who monitor all the alarms and sen- pedestrian and vehicle traffic both on and off the base, “We have to be at work no later than 5 a.m. to arm sors on base, plans and programs – the people who write to the security response teams out on the flightline, we up,” said Staff Sgt. Jennifer Weale, NCO in charge of the operating instructions, resource protection, aero- post Security Forces personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a Police Services. “Then we have guard mount at 5:30.” space systems, geographically separated unit support, week.” During guard mount, patrolmen find out their post antiterrorism, investigation, and personal, information, Jacobson said it takes a dedicated individual to be for the day and get briefings on both ground and and industrial security. a part of the Security Forces team. They are held to the weapons safety. They also get briefed on anything per- In addition to these, the Visitors Center, or Pass highest standards, he said, because they are the ones tinent to the day’s activities. and ID, the Security Forces armory, and the military upholding the Air Force’s standards. “At guard mount they pass on any information working dog section are also part of Security Forces. “I like to call our career field the infantry of the Air Force,” he said. “We work hard, and we play hard. It’s very rewarding to be able to impact so many people and to do such an important job.” Some people may see security, and especially the current security measures in place at Peterson, as an Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson inconvenience, but these procedures are necessary to Above: A Security Forces patrolman puts hand- make sure we are all safe. cuffs on a suspect during a training exercise. As “The person waiting in line at the gate for 30 min- part of their training, Security Forces must learn utes may not think that way, but we are here for them,” how to take down aggressive suspects. he said. “We are here to serve the Air Force public and Right: Army Spc. Andrew Seedarnee performs guard our valuable resources.” an area sweep during his flightline patrol. Army National Guard soldiers have augmented Air So, the next time you have a rough morning, Force Security Forces since the beginning of the remember these words from Zamora before you get to year. the gate: Photo by Mike Brown “We are people too, and sometimes just a friendly Senior Airman Chase Funke, 21st Security Forces Squadron, checks the speed of on-coming traffic in base smile or ‘good morning’ from you at the gate can make housing. The speed limit in housing is 15 mph. our day.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, July 24, 2003 AT YOUR SERVICE Climbing high at the Fitness Center This Week By Stacey Hirst to continue to work on the skills 21st Space Wing Public Affairs they were taught during the first class. Today Team Pete rock climbers, “We love for people to beginners and experienced, have come out and get certified, but Play Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon, a chance to gear up and get cer- after the first class we would at the Youth Center tified through free climbing like to see more of them coming Friday classes at the Peterson Fitness back,” said Yourkowski. Couples’ Communication, 8:15 Center. Kendra Vaughn has been a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Armed Services Volunteers like Joel going to classes for a few weeks, Yourkowski, a Marine, teach the both the certification and the YMCA certification class on Tuesdays open climb, and plans to contin- Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at ue. She said she enjoys the Whitewater rafting, every 11:30 a.m. Yourkowski has been instruction given, and just the weekend, with Outdoor Rec- climbing for 10 years, and since pure essence of getting up on the reation the rock climbing gym at the walls and climbing. Peterson Fitness Center has “The instructors are great,” Sunday been available, he’s been able to said Kendra. “They tell you Sunday Brunch, 10 a.m.-1:30 climb more than ever. everything you need to know, p.m., at the Officers’ Club “This is a great facility,” like which holds to put your said Yourkowski. “It has allowed hands and feet on.” Monday me to climb more often and on a The rock climbing gym is Complimentary free sundae at consistent basis. Many experi- open every Tuesday and lunch at Officers’ Club enced climbers have said that the Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 texture of the wall is one of the p.m. Any certified climber is Tuesday best they have ever used.” welcome to climb and instruc- Sponsorship Training, 7:30- New climbers can be certi- tors are on hand to offer tips. 8:30 a.m., at the Family Support fied in the short one-hour class Any other time, as long as they Center without having any previous are certified by the Peterson Steak Night, 6-8 p.m., at the experience. Fitness center, people are wel- Officers’ Club “I’m excited to become a come to use the climbing gym Resume Review, 9 a.m.-11 certified climber,” said Alisha on their own. Equipment can be a.m., at the Family Support Mitchell, a beginner. “I want to checked out at the front desk. Center, Room 1016 know how to wear the equip- After people are comfortable, ment so I can continue to they can challenge themselves Wednesday climb.” further by scaling real rocks Family Buffet Night, oriental By the end of the first with Outdoor Recreation. food buffet, 5 p.m-7 p.m., at class, students have been taught The classes are free and how to wear the equipment certify participants to use the Enlisted Club Photo by Stacey Hirst Aero Club Safety Meeting, Joel Yourkowski (left), volunteer instructor, guides properly, how to tie in and how climbing gym on their own. For 5:45 p.m., at Base Auditorium students in climbing and belaying during a rock to belay. more information, call Climbers are encouraged 556-7708. Thursday climbing certification class at the Fitness Center. Family Swim Night, 6 p.m.- ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU 8p.m., at the Aquatics Center Helpful Numbers Today Friday Saturday Sunday Family Advocacy 556-8943 Lunch: Lunch: Dinner: Brunch: Brunch: Herbed Baked Mexican Baked Sweet Italian Sausage Cajun Meatloaf Cajun Meatloaf Education Center 556-4064 Chicken Lasagna Crispy Baked Chicken Crispy Baked Chicken Chicken Library 556-7462 Stuffed Green Peppers Spaghetti with Meat Ribeye Steak Ribeye Steak Southern Catfish Community Center 556-7671 Swiss Steak with Sauce Broccoli Broccoli Stuffed Cabbage Tomato Sauce Broccoli Polonaise French-Style Peas French-Style Peas Aquatics Center 556-4608 Rolls Peas and Carrots Cauliflower Glazed Carrots Glazed Carrots Fitness Center 556-4462 Spanish-Style Beans Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Steamed Rice Italian-Style Baked Baked Potatoes Baked Potatoes Officers’ Club 556-4181 Peas Macaroni and Cheese Beans Enlisted Club 556-4194 Mashed Potatoes Youth Center 556-7220 Sweet Potatoes Monday Tuesday Wednesday Dinner: Family Support 556-6141 Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Red Cross 556-9201 Cornish Hens Jaegerschnitzel with Baked Chicken Roast Turkey Salisbury Steak Barbecued Beef Caribbean Jerk Country-Style Outdoor Recreation 556-4487 Simmered Baked Canned Onion Lemon Cubes Chicken Steak Mushroom Sauce Knockwurst Ham Fish Paprika Beef Beef Porcupines Pita Pizza Golf Course 556-7810 Roast Loin of Pork Swiss Steak with Fish and Fries Yakisoba Pork Chop Suey Chicken Fried Chicken Carrots Tomato Sauce Succotash Spinach Cauliflower Enchiladas Cabbage Corn Combo Broccoli Polonaise Herbed Green Stewed Tomatoes Corn on the Cob Mexican Corn Fried Cauliflower Carrots Beans Simmered Pinto Lima Beans Peas with Onions Mashed Potatoes Potato Halves Sauerkraut Tempura Beans O'Brien Potatoes Scalloped Oven-Browned This Week Orange Rice Mashed Potatoes Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Steamed Rice Potatoes Potatoes Steamed Rice Cornbread Steamed Rice Dressing Mashed Potatoes SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 15 www.peterson.af.mil News Sunset In The Park: A Team Pete community event The 21st Space Wing and the Attendees are encouraged to Peterson Air and Space Museum bring their lawn chairs or blankets so Foundation will hold a community they may relax on the grass at the gathering Aug. 2, at the Museum Airpark. Airpark, behind the Peterson Museum As part of the program, guests (Building 981). can board the last known fully Hot dogs, hamburgers, bottled equipped EC-121T Constellation, or water, and entertainment by the Stellar “Connie.” They may also listen to sto- Brass Band will all be provided free of ries of the P-47 Thunderbolt that is charge. The Museum staff wishes to being restored, stroll by all the vintage expose and raise the awareness of this aircraft on display, view videos on var- historic district to all active duty and ious subjects associated with the muse- retired military, Department of um, and hear other Air Force stories. Defense employees, and all their fami- Everyone is welcome to come ly members. and hear stories of the past, see where Food and drinks will be available the Museum is today, and discover at 5 p.m. Col. Marlon Yankee, 21st what the future holds for this historical Space Wing Director of Staff, and district. Volunteers have donated, and retired Brig. Gen. Mike Drennan, continue to donate, hundreds of hours Peterson Museum Foundation and for- so that generations to come may enjoy mer 21st SW Commander, will provide this airpark.For more information on opening comments at 6 p.m. followed this event, call 556-4915 or 556-8314. Courtesy photo by the Stellar Brass Band’s musical (Courtesy of the Peterson Air and Peterson Air Force Base’s Museum Air Park will be the site of “Sunset at the entertainment until 7:30 p.m. Space Museum Foundation) Park,” a community event for all Team Pete members Aug. 2. SPACE OBSERVER 16 Thursday, July 24, 2003 Feature Space soldiers share their Operation Iraqi Freedom stories By Maj. Laura Kenney of his deployment (his team served in thrilled to actually know my name.” location, I just couldn’t imagine what Army Space Command Public Affairs theater from November to June) came Iraqi children also created an they would actually look like. Flames the day hostilities began in earnest. indelible impression for Henderson. rose to about 300 feet in the air, visible Whether their most memorable “It was totally wild. I’d just come “The little ones just break your for miles. On this particular day, the moment was a Theater Ballistic Missile off shift, and was in my tent talking to heart. The poverty and the aftermath of temperature was at least 100 degrees flying overhead, or another such being the Marines rooming with us. I com- living under such a brutal system, you outside but even that seemed cool com- exploded by a Patriot missile only mented on how surprised I was that, so have to really hope that their lives get pared to the heat of the flame,” said meters away from their site, or the look far, Saddam had not retaliated against better. I hope we catch Saddam, and Taylor. “On several occasions we would on the face of Iraqi citizens as they cel- all the stuff we were throwing at him. I then show him captured to the people seek cover behind a vehicle to shield us ebrated their liberation from Saddam stepped outside the tent, and a SEER- because they need to see that,” said from the heat wave. The roar of the Hussein, Space soldiers who've returned SUCKER TBM flew overhead. It blew Henderson. flame sounded like a freight train. from serving overseas in support of my mind, just watching it fly over,” said Staff Sgt. Gregory Brandsted of Watching the guys who put it out was Operation Iraqi Freedom agree that the Foye. the 193rd Space Support Battalion, amazing. I went back to base speckled overall experience was one they would- That same missile, on the receiv- Colorado National Guard, served in with a fine mist of crude oil, but very n’t want to have missed. ing end, also provided that ‘most mem- Oman. Although he missed his family glad I’d been able to see it.” “We did a good thing. I’d say 90 orable moment’ for his teammates in the and children, he at least had a degree of Henderson commented on the percent of the people over there are rear at Camp Commando in Kuwait. family support most soldiers miss. His recurrent theme of Space support to the rejoicing in their liberation. The other They call it the “Big Boom.” brother, Staff Sgt. Kent Bransted, is in warfighter. 10 percent are desperate, and those are “It was aimed right at us. the same unit, and both were deployed “It’s not just a T-shirt slogan – the ones who fired rocket propelled Thankfully, a Patriot missile took it to the same location. Space support to the warfighter. To me, grenades and artillery at us where we down, about 500 meters away. When we “We were over there for six if you’re wearing a helmet and a flak were located at the Presidential com- heard the explosion, everybody on camp months. As the older brother, (by two jacket for a real reason, you’re a plex in Tikrit,” said Lt. Col. Eric just kind of froze. Then the yelling years) of course I looked after him,” warfighter,” said Henderson. Our sol- Henderson, who led Army Space started to take cover, and we all got in said the senior Brandsted, laughing. diers were there in harm’s way, in the Support Team 14. the bunkers and into MOPP,” said Capt. “We both wanted to be there. I’d been ‘trenches,’ wearing those flak jackets “But that’s Saddam’s hometown, Bob Barrett, team leader for the rear mobilized with the 193rd after Sept. and helmets, getting shot at too. My and you’d expect some loyalty. Still, detachment of the split-based space sup- 11th, and had the opportunity last year team, or any Space soldier, is as much most of the citizens were happy we were port operation. to be released from active duty. But I the warfighter as any other soldier. Our there. It’s somewhat frustrating that Not all memories revolve around volunteered to stay on, despite consider- military kicked butt over there, and what gets reported in the civilian news the immediate combat. able financial losses due to the differ- Space was a big part of that fight.” seems to only be the negative, but what 1st Lt. P. Angela Johnson, also of ence in pay, because I knew this was Many Space soldiers remain in we saw was mostly positive.” ARRST 5, had the opportunity, after the coming. (Iraqi Freedom) needed to be theater, still part of the ongoing turbu- Henderson returned stateside June main thrust of combat was over, to done, and I’m very proud that my broth- lent situation. For those who've come 20, but the other members of his team accompany Combat Camera on a photo- er and I were part of it. But I am defi- home, new memories are in the mak- are still in Iraq, supporting the 4th graphic mission. nitely, now that it’s mostly over and I’ve ing. Infantry Division out of Fort Carson. “The people of the village we vis- done my part, looking forward to Nash’s most memorable moment A soldier who was deployed far ited, on a humanitarian relief mission, becoming a civilian again.” came as they deplaned on American forward with the 1st Marine were very glad to see us. They all vied Other experiences round out the soil. Expeditionary Force, Spc. Josh Foye, to get their pictures taken with us. The contrasts between the harshness of com- “My 5-year-old daughter TaNia agreed. women told me I could be an Iraqi bat and the mingled joy and pathos of saw me coming down the hallway, and “Even the day after hostilities real- woman, since my skin and hair were the observing Iraqi children. she ran right past the checkpoint, yelling ly commenced, the people we saw in a same color as theirs. The funniest part Operations Officer for ARRST 3, “Daddy, Daddy.” Airport personnel village right across the border from of our trip revolved around the village Capt. Bo Taylor, had the unique experi- started to stop her, but, realizing that Kuwait were happy we were there. I children. I had had my nametapes print- ence of observing first hand some of the this was about soldiers returning home wanted to deploy, and am really proud to ed in Arabic, and had one sewn on the oil fires started by Saddam’s forces. from Iraq, they ended up letting her run be part of helping free the Iraqi people,” back of my hat. All day, children were “Nothing could have prepared me straight through. Right into my arms.” he said. following me around town, chanting for the sight of those burning oil wells. “That’s my best memory. But I’m Foye’s most memorable moment ‘Johnson, Johnson.’ I think they were Up to the point of actually getting to the glad of all the others too.” SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 17 www.peterson.af.mil News Patriotism defined differently Peak Performer By Capt. Tim Heintzelman again view our presence in Iraq as routine. Yet, you 86th Security Forces Squadron can pick up the paper almost everyday and read about one of our fellow Americans dying in this Name: RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – I hear the country far from the borders of our great nation. Danielle Morse word “American” and the first things that come to There are still wounded Americans transiting in Rank: Airman 1st mind for me are the “Stars and Bars,” the Bald Eagle and out of our military hospitals who serve America Class and the Statue of Liberty. These are all signs of our with distinction, but because the “war” is over, you Unit: 21st Civil great nation, and most of us can relate to these hear very little about them. Engineer Squadron images. But what does it mean to be an American? As I started writing this commentary, I began to Duty Title: Pest Over the 4th of July holiday, I struggled with this wonder if we had lost sight of the true meaning of Management question. being an American. I also became disheartened to the Quality Assurance Three times a year – Memorial Day, Veteran’s fact that maybe for Americans, patriotism and love of Evaluator Day and Fourth of July – we reflect on the sacrifices country had deminished. But, it is the little things I Time in Service: of the men and women who have gone before us. On see as I look around me in everyday life that remind these days, Americans come together to honor those me that it is still there. You just have to look for it. 2 years who have done so much for our nation and who have It is your 6-year-old daughter reciting the Home Town: united Americans through hardships. Pledge of Allegiance that she learned in school. Poteau, Okla. Sept. 11, 2001, should also have close to the It is the security forces members who ensure Off-duty interests: Soccer, hiking, and out- same significance. With the unbearable grief it everyone sleeps well at night because they keep the door activities. brought, a sense of unity began to emerge too. base safe. Why did you join the Air Force? People were proud to be American even though It is the aircrew member who flies all night and I joined the Air Force to expand my opportuni- they were going through one of our nation’s roughest unloads an aircraft in 100-plus degree heat. ties and for the chance to move beyond my times. But does it take an event as devastating as that It is the teacher who makes sure that our chil- hometown while serving my country. to get people to see what is around them and to pro- dren are prepared for the future. What inspires you to do what you do? duce Americans that are proud of their country? I And, it is the mechanic who works diligently to I enjoy animals so I get a great deal of satis- began to think that was the case until I really looked fix a vehicle or airplane so that the mission can get around. done. faction in serving our customers while provid- After Sept. 11, the nation rallied around the I could go on and on. ing humane treatment for the bats, foxes, and goal of combating terrorism. Then people began to Pride in America means so many different other wildlife I come in contact with on base. take our presence in Afghanistan as routine, even as things to different people. It is all based on one’s per- Favorite part of your job? Americans were dying in this foreign country. spective. Pride is an individual feeling and doesn’t Being able to provide a pest-free and safe Next, the build up outside Iraq began. Debates have to come from a life-changing event. environment for base personnel. and anti-war demonstrations, many of them in our Pride in being an American can be evident in What goals have you set? own nation, took place about whether or not we even the smallest, most obscure places. I realized I want to continue to learn all I can in my should go into Iraq. there are so many things that make me proud to be an career field, complete my bachelor’s degree, After we attacked Iraq, again a sense of unity American, but the question is – what are you proud and hopefully make Senior Airman Below The rose and most Americans were concerned for and of? Zone. proud of their servicemembers fighting the war. (Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces Europe News Now that the war is over, many Americans Service) SPACE OBSERVER 18 Thursday, July 24, 2003 Feature Vietnam vet ensures others never forgotten By Capt. Paula Kurtz Little did he know then how that decision would to bring us together as one nation, one country,” 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs forever change his life. Barrera said, referring to the harsh criticism America’s Barrera is one of many disabled American veter- fighting forces endured upon their return from battle LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – As a ans who was lucky just to return from Vietnam alive. in Vietnam. “Today, even though we share political young boy, Roberto Barrera remembers looking He suffered extensive injuries while there when the differences, The Wall has given us the ability to sepa- through stacks of pictures his father had taken while vehicle he was traveling in as a young private first rate that from support of the troops.” stationed in Italy as an Army infantry private during class ran over a buried land mine. Burned over a large Lt. Col. Jennifer Graham, the 47th Mission World War II. The images stirred his curiosity and portion of his body, Barrera also lost his left arm at the Support Squadron Commander, accompanied Barrera interest in the military and, shortly after high school, shoulder and his right hand at the wrist. to Kerrville. She said she agrees that The Wall has the he decided to enlist in the Marine Corps. Today, besides serving as the 47th Mission power to heal. Her father, Marine Corps Capt. James Support Squadron family support center flight chief he A. Graham, died in Vietnam while protecting one of is on a personal mission his injured men during to ensure the nation “Everyone’s memorialized equally here. a firefight. does not forget those “His outstanding veterans who did not There are no ranks, ages, or races. courage, superb leader- come home. Every life is equal.” ship and indomitable One such oppor- - Lt. Col. Jennifer Graham fighting spirit undoubt- tunity presented itself edly saved the second when the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial – a half-size platoon from annihilation,” reads the citation on the replica of the original – arrived in Kerrville, Texas, Medal of Honor, which was presented to Graham’s July 12. Organizers of the event invited Barrera to mother three years after her father’s death. serve as the keynote speaker for the opening ceremo- “We were very fortunate that our mother made ny at the Kerrville Division Veterans Affairs Hospital, him an active part of our lives,” said Graham, recall- and he gladly accepted. ing the stories and photos that her mother shared. “So Recalling his first visit to the original Vietnam many families handled it differently, and many chil- Memorial in Washington, Barrera confessed to feeling dren grew up in homes where they didn’t talk about an overwhelming wave of emotion. it.” “I thought, ‘I’m a Marine. I’m tough. I can han- Although she has visited The Wall many times, dle it,’” Barrera said. “I broke down when I walked by Graham once again put charcoal to paper at the it, and I found that this Marine wasn’t as tough as he Moving Wall to take an impression of her father’s thought.” name, which appears on Panel 21E, amid a sea of Barrera made that first visit to The Wall, as it is names that bear no outward distinction from one popularly known, in 1998 and now visits every another.

Photo by Capt. Paula Kurtz November on Veteran’s Day. “Everyone’s memorialized equally here,” Lt. Col. Jennifer Graham and Roberto Barrera take “It’s a healing experience,” he told the 400-per- Graham said. “There are no ranks, ages, or races. an impression of her father’s name from the son audience. Every life is equal.” Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial. “The Wall was built to reconcile the differences, (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, July 24, 2003 19 www.peterson.af.mil Around the Air Force A ray of hope in a threatening sky

LUNGI, Sierra Leone Ð An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter from the 56th Rescue Squadron here takes a functional check flight July 19. Airmen of the 56th RQS are providing recovery and emergency evacu- ation capability for the humanitarian assis- tance survey team in Liberia.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle SPACE OBSERVER 20 Thursday, July 24, 2003 Sports AF Marathon offers new race options By Patrick Reilly “The 5k (race) is going to generate Air Force Marathon Office a lot of interest with runners who don’t necessarily want to run the full 26.2- WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR mile or 13.1-mile courses,” said Bob FORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Force Brodess, Air Force Marathon director. Marathon officials will add two new “We’re affectionately calling it our ‘fun options to this year’s Sept. 20 race. run.’” Besides the full-marathon and Though the 5k participants will marathon-team races, this year’s event not receive a medal, their entry fee will features a 13.1-mile half marathon and a get them a runner packet almost identi- 5k (3.1 mile) race. cal to the full- and half-marathoners, The half-marathon race will be on and relay team members. The packet a loop-back course that will share the includes an official Air Force Marathon start and finish lines with the full T-shirt, patch and several coupons to marathon. Half-marathon and marathon local restaurants and businesses. relay participants will race alongside The shorter course will be separate one another until the turnaround point, from the marathon races, but will still then the half-marathoners head back share the start and finish line with the toward the finish line located near the other races. Air Force Museum, officials said. The exact path has not yet been The half-marathon is geared determined, but final approval for the toward those who have some road-rac- course is expected within the month. ing experience or those who have been After its approval, a course description Photo by Larry Davenport conditioning for shorter races and want will be posted on the marathon’s Web Runners negotiate the 26.2 mile course around the Wright-Patterson Air a new challenge, officials said. site. Force Base, Ohio, flightline during a past Air Force marathon. This year, run- The marathon and half-marathon Leading up to the marathon, an ners will have new race options to choose from. courses will feature aid stations at every exposition is scheduled for Sept. 18 - mile mark. Stations will provide water, 20. The marathon staff has already received marathon and 5k races, but marathon electrolyte replenishment, fruit, water- Participants will pick up their race dozens of applications for this year’s relay team openings are limited. soaked sponges and first aid. packets at the public sports and fitness events and will continue taking applica- Participants can also pay an additional “Because the full and half- exposition. The packets will include tions until Sept. 4. $10 for a ticket to the pasta dinner Sept. marathons are on the same course, the their timing chip, race T-shirts, num- The entry fee is $50 for the 19. half-marathon racers will be able to use bered bibs, race patch and information- marathon, $35 for the half-marathon For more information, contact the many of the same aid stations and enjoy al materials. and $15 for the 5k fun run. The marathon office at DSN 787-4350, com- the same festive atmosphere that the full The expo will feature vendor marathon relay team fee is $180. mercial 937-257-4350, toll free 1-800- marathoners do,” said Cheryl Blom, Air booths that showcase running and fit- There are still plenty of spots 467-1823 or on the Web site at Force Marathon volunteer coordinator. ness-related items and services. available for the full marathon, half afmarathon.wpafb.af.mil.

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