­Volume 72, No. 9 www.wsmr.army.mil/Ranger September 2019 WSMR honors first responders and those lost on Sept. 11

U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY VANESSA FLORES The White Sands Missile Range Directorate of Emergency Services Honor Guard place a wreath U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY VANESSA FLORES on a stand during a remembrance ceremony at the Post Chapel as a tribute to those lost on Sept. On Sept. 11 2019, White Sands Missile Range displayed a large U.S. flag to honor the first 11, 2001. From left: Lt. Kevin J. Mower, and Lt. Michael De La Paz. responders that were lost on Sept. 11 2001.

By Vanessa Flores faced devastating terror- the attack. In the backdrop of the tember day? That day our acts of heroism and cour- WSMR Public Affairs ist attacks. To honor the first re- ceremony, were photos of country was in despair, age transpired with so That morning Ameri- sponders and victims the firefighters and police and the unknowns were many putting their lives On Sept. 11, 2001, the cans across the country our country lost that officers who gave their unbearable,” said guest in danger. Ultimately, Twin Towers in New knew their lives would day, White Sands Mis- lives saving others. speaker, Garrison Com- unifying our country in a York City, the Pentagon never be the same. Now, sile Range held a cere- “Where were you mand Sgt. Maj. Rob- way, we could have never in Washington, D.C., and 18 years later, we are still mony on Sept. 11 at the when the world stopped ert Parker. “At the same imagined.” a field in Pennsylvania living in the aftermath of Main Post Chapel. turning on that clear Sep- time, it was a day where SEE HONOR ON PAGE 4

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By Miriam U. Rodriguez Missile Ranger Editor

Students in the Sci- ence Technology Engi- neering and Mathemat- ics (STEM) internship program at White Sands Missile Range presented their projects to White Sands Missile Range leaders during a final project out brief Aug. 7 as part of the 10-week 2019 OSD-TRMC STEM Internship Program. This year’s STEM in- tern program included students from New Mex- ico State University, the University of Texas El Paso and other area schools. Francis Check, a stu- dent at New State University, presented his U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY CAPT. MICAH UCHIDA project on Case Anima- Students in the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics internship program at White Sands Missile Range pose for a photo at the Frontier Club with tion. As part of his pro- WSMR Commander Col. David Trybula, 6th from right, and Patti Holguin-Lucero, project lead, right, following a luncheon on the day of their final presentations. ject Check used mixed media to develop a 3D Internship sites in the reboot computer systems the different organiza- the difference you have collection aspect of test- virtual map of WSMR. Southwest and West using secured systems. tions, such as the Center made in a short summer ing,” De La Cruz said. Through the use of mixed Coast, said TRMC has According to Najera for Countermeasures, and look forward to the De La Cruz said she media tools and guidance built a database of the the program would re- the Air Force, the Navy impact that (your work) also learned there are re- from his mentor, he was interns’ projects; which duce the number of peo- and other WSMR direc- is going to have.” ally two paths you can able to create a detailed are of great interest to ple and time it takes to torates. Also speaking was take as a government en- open map of WSMR. TRMC and said there shut down and reboot Trybula also thanked Denise De La Cruz, gineer. The first is to stay “This could poten- are engineers on site who computers each day re- the mentors for their as- with OSD Test Resource on the technical track and tially bring a cost sav- will keep working on the sulting in a potential cost sistance. “I can’t thank Management Center. De become a subject matter ings to WSMR by re- projects and determine savings. you enough for what you La Cruz, who serves as expert. The second is to placing WSMR helicop- how and when some of Later in the day dur- have done on personally the STEM Initiatives work towards an MBA ter tours,” Check said. the projects worked on ing a closing luncheon making this meaningful Lead and as the Test and and go into management. Check said being a part are integrated into the WSMR Commander Col. for the interns.” Evaluation Range Over- Which is what she did. of the program was very range’s mission. David Trybula thanked His advice to interns sight at TRMC, shared “I really enjoyed work- beneficial and he gained Erika Najera, a Uni- TRAX International for was to make sure they with the interns that her ing hands on in commu- experience. versity of Texas El Paso making this a meaning- document the networks career started as an en- nications systems but Patti Holguin-Lucero, student, presented her ful event for the 7th year they have made so they gineering intern at Fort I wanted to move up. It Director of Operations project on Command and in a row and thanked can reach out to them as Huachuca making sure was one of the best deci- and Compliance with Control Architecture Ex- Holguin-Lucero for lead- they start their careers. test sites had plenty of sions of my career.” TRAX International and pansion. ing the program. “Make sure you invest port-a-potties. De La Cruz encour- supporting TRMC as Najera’s project in- He also acknowledged in those and maintain “After that it got much aged interns to branch the STEM Project Lead volved using a Java appli- that the particular stu- those relationships,” he better and I had a chance out and maybe do a rota- for all designated STEM cation to shut down and dent projects come from said. “I really appreciate to learn about the data tion somewhere else. 4 Missile Ranger September 2019 Honor

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE He shared the story of died during the attacks. Luis Alvarez, who testi- As a tribute to the Within his speech, fied to Congress on June fallen police officers, Parker shared the coura- 11 this year about the ex- there was a ‘Final Call’ geous story of Ronald P. tension of health bene- over the police depart- Bucca, one of the first to fits for the Sept. 11 first ment radios during the respond to the tower at- responders. He lost his ceremony. This tradi- tacks. battle with cancer a few tional ceremony is for At the time, he was a weeks after his testi- officers whose lives are New York City Fire De- mony, at the end of June. lost in the line of duty. partment Marshal, before Alvarez also served in Radios are the primary that he was an Army Spe- the military as a Marine method of communica- cial Forces Soldier. He and at the time of the at- tion for police; they start served in the Army for tacks worked for the New and end their shifts with 29 years. York Police Department. it. During their shifts, “Ronald may have Unified in their duties they use it to communi- been one of the first on Sept. 11, the ceremony cate with one another and to sacrifice his life for was a blend of firefighter their dispatchers. those in danger. How- and police ceremonious The tribute for the ever, many others have traditions. fallen firefighters was a lost their lives due to the The Directorate of ‘Ringing of the Bell.’ At aftermath of 9/11,” said Emergency Services this ceremony, there were Parker. Honor Guard, consisting three bell rings, three “Almost two decades of representatives from times. The bell is signifi- later, we still have to both the Fire Department cant to a firefighter; it in- say goodbye to the he- and Police Division par- dicates the beginning of roes who have been suf- ticipated in the ceremony. the shift and summons fering from 9/11 related Their duties included the them to fight a fire. When illnesses.” placing of the wreath be- a fire goes out, the sound Parker highlighted that tween symbolically dis- of the bell goes off again, people are still dealing played uniforms repre- signifying the end of an with the consequences senting the firefighters emergency to firefight- of the attacks. and police officers who ers.

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U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY VANESSA FLORES Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Robert L. Parker was the guest speaker at a ceremony held Sept. 11 in honor of those lost Sept. 11, 2001. 5 Missile Ranger September 2019 Local swimmer prepares to compete in at INAS 2019 games

By Vanessa Flores WSMR Public Affairs -Making Competitive swimmer, Andres Hernandez, 28, splashes in the son of a WSMR em- ployee, is set to partici- the Down syn- pate in the upcoming In- ternational Federation for drome commu- Athletes with Intellec- tual Impairments (INAS) nity is what An- Global Games 2019 in , Australia. dres does best, The INAS Global Games begin on Oct. 13. through sports, Making splashes in the com- dancing, and munity is what Andres does best, through sports, other activities. dancing, and other activ- ities. since he Swimming since was four years old, An- dres is no stranger to he was four competing on a world- wide stage – outside the years old. -

U.S. he has competed in PHOTO BY VANESSA FLORES can’t do. You are better , Mexico, and Can- Competitive swimmer, Andres Hernandez, the son of WSMR employee Ignacio Hernandez, will compete in the International off if you concentrate on ada. Federation for Athletes with Intellectual Impairments Global Games 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. the things you can do,” Ignacio Hernandez, said Hernandez. “Seeing a White Sands Missile mance athletes with in- 25 meters respectively. tion in Andres’ accom- petes in track and field Andres does not make me Range engineer, is An- tellectual impairment. As the day approaches, plishments. Hernandez’ for the . sad because of his condi- dres’ father and biggest Over 1,000 athletes are Andres is refining his advice to parents of peo- Despite having a speech tion, I feel proud because supporter. His life re- expected to compete in techniques for events ple with Down syndrome impediment, he easily he shows me every day volves around Andres Brisbane this year. like the medley relay, is to find strength in their gets people’s attention that you should work on and his swimming ca- “To compete in the where each team mem- abilities. and communicates to the whatever you have in reer. INAS Global Games ber swims a different “Give your child time world in different ways – your hands and do as best Each swim meet has you start by letting them stroke. He is waiting to to experiment. Ask them primarily through his ac- as you can.” its unique process so ath- know your intent of par- find out which stroke what they like to do. tions and kindness. Andres has a positive letes may compete. Pre- ticipation,” said Hernan- he will swim when they Then, do what you can to Beating the odds from attitude and is a beacon paring for meets with dez. “Then you must compete, either the back- make them better at it,” the moment he was born, for those around him. His paperwork, record keep- send proof that your ath- stroke, breaststroke, but- said Hernandez. “There Andres keeps surprising work ethic and enthusi- ing, planning, and ensur- lete has met the required terfly, or freestyle. His are so many things An- everyone. At age two, asm for life put things ing Andres is happy with times at U.S. swimming trainers will make the de- dres has done because we he was diagnosed with in perspective for his what he is doing is Her- sanctioned meets. Based cision based on his time never doubted him. We a heart murmur and family. Hernandez says nandez’ passion. on that, then the athlete and where he excels. always think he might be needed open-heart sur- everyone who learns Participating in the qualifies to compete.” He also adheres to able to do it, and when he gery. Right before he was about his son’s life is im- Global Games is distinct; While training for regular swimming reg- tries it, he does so well he set to get the operation, pressed with everything the swim times and cri- competition as pres- ulations – judges do not astonishes us.” doctors checked him out he has accomplished. teria to participate are tigious as this, Andres give anyone special treat- Andres was in the band one more time and real- Now, that he is compet- competitive to qualify. swims two to four hours ment, although he com- and on the swim team in ized he no longer needed ing at a global level, his Similar to the Olym- a day and still has en- petes against people from high school. At a young the surgery. His heart family hopes that more pics, the Global Games ergy afterward. His team all walks of life, not only age, he learned the art of healed. people get motivated by occur every four years. trains in long course those with Down syn- Ballet Folklorico and was “Andres has shown us his story and see positive It is the largest compe- and short course, which drome. recently in the Viva El that you are not supposed things happening in this tition for high-perfor- means swimming 50 and People find inspira- Paso cast. He also com- to worry about what you world. 6 Missile Ranger September 2019 Bill Agee to be inducted into WSMR Hall Of Fame By Jim Eckles thing for the analysis of measurably to the suc- Historical Foundation data that is done after cess” of a single pro- the test. Sure, missile gram’s testing at WSMR. Mathematician Bill program directors want Over the years, Agee Agee will be the 55th to know if they hit the was invited to host tech- inductee into the White target but they also want nical symposia at con- Sands Missile Range to know how the missile ferences around the Hall of Fame on Oct. got there. If the missile country and to speak on 22. Unlike many other flew in a big arcing cir- technical topics. In re- Hall of Fame members, cle instead of a straight cent years his work has Agee’s contributions are line, the program wants benefited the testing of mostly invisible to the to know that. In the post- such current systems as White Sands workforce, test analysis, they want the Army Tactical Mis- missile range custom- to see the position of sile System, the Army’s ers and the public. Yet, the missile at a plethora Multiple Launch Rocket almost all open-air test of points on its flight to System, the Army Pa- missions at White Sands make sure it operated as triot Missile System, the are still being made bet- designed. Navy’s Standard Missile ter because of the mathe- This information can and the Air Force’s Ad- matical foundation Agee U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MIRIAM U. RODRIGUEZ be derived from radar vanced Medium-Range laid down in his more Bill Agee will be inducted into the WSMR Hall of Fame on Oct. 22. data but optical data – Air-to-Air Missile. than 50-year association from film and video – Agee’s passion for with WSMR. many reasons. computer generated dis- because of contributions can be much more accu- the usefulness of ap- Agee was born in For starters, the safety plays that show the of- like those of Bill Agee, rate. Again, however, the plied mathematics and Omaha, Nebraska in of the test depends on ficer where the objects the missile range has atmosphere can bend the its power has made him 1936. He attended the precise and accurate are in three-dimensional been able to claim that no reflected light from the a rock star in the field. He University of Nebraska at “real-time” informa- space with only a frac- one in the public has ever object and the recording has been an inspiration Omaha where he earned tion on every object fly- tion of a second of delay. been harmed by a missile cameras might give a to several generations of a bachelor’s degree in ing through the missile Also, the computer cal- failure. false location at any sin- young engineers, math- mathematics and physics range’s airspace. Since culates where each object Another use of this re- gle point. Once more, ematicians and physi- in 1956. Later that year, the airspace box over is headed if they stay on al-time data is in point- Agee wrote the neces- cal scientists – mentor- he came to what was White Sands is not all their present course. ing other instruments sary algorithms to cor- ing many at the missile then White Sands Prov- that large, in a test where Most of these displays like cameras with large rect for this. range. He is generous ing Ground as an intern a missile is traveling at depend on information telescopes for recording Ultimately, providing with his advice and has in the Simulation Branch. supersonic speeds to kill from the many missile events. Finding a small, this precise test data is a reputation for incisive As his contributions another missile, also fly- range radars. Bill Agee high-flying item in the what keeps America’s and positive criticism. to the White Sands mis- ing at supersonic speed, stepped in to make that big blue sky can be dif- sons and daughters safe. Bill lives in Las Cru- sion multiplied, Agee ad- there isn’t much room data more precise, as er- ficult especially if the It gives them the advan- ces with his wife Betty. vanced. Finally, in 1992 for error. If one of these ror-free as possible, since camera operator is look- tage in a conflict because They have three chil- he was promoted to the vehicles makes an un- the atmosphere can bend ing through a spotting they can be sure our mili- dren, William, Deborah supervisory mathemati- planned turn, it could the radar’s waves. If not scope. His field of view tary services have fielded and Darlene. cian position, GS-14, in easily leave the evacu- corrected when pro- is so small it is virtually the very best equipment The ceremony to in- Mathematical Services. ated airspace and speed cessed, the displays can impossible to find the – weapons that will per- duct Agee into the Hall of He retired in 2004 but into public space. give a location that is not missile and get the cam- form exactly as they were Fame will be held during continued his associa- For safety reasons, real or true. That is not era locked on. designed. a luncheon at the White tion with WSMR until these tests are conducted good when you are work- With corrected data, In his time at White Sands Frontier Club on 2012 as a consultant for miles and miles from the ing in the safety world. the missile range’s com- Sands Agee wrote more Oct. 22. software and algorithm nearest human. It is im- Agee wrote algorithms puters can automatically than 23 technical articles The luncheon begins at development. possible for a White that “smooth” the data and accurately point about these processes. In 11 a.m. For reservations Agee is being recog- Sands safety officer to and eliminate the error cameras so the operators 1984 he was presented a and information about nized for his continuous see the test firsthand and so safety officials can re- don’t have to search the commendation for Mer- costs and access, con- work to improve the in- perceive that there is a spond to only real condi- whole sky. This ensures itorious Performance of tact Lee Boudreaux at formation or data that is problem, let alone inter- tions. the data is captured and Duty because it was de- the missile range Proto- collected during a test. vene if necessary. Safety The system has been the test not wasted. termined that four of his col Office, 575-678-1038 That data is vital for personnel depend on around for decades, but Agee did the same articles “contributed im- / 1028. 7 Missile Ranger September 2019 In an emergency, learn to be “Prepared, Not Scared” Trinity Site Open House WSMR Public Affairs By Vanessa Flores ter White Sands Missile WSMR Public Affairs White Sands Missile Range through its Stal- Range will open Trin- lion Range Center gate. Preparing families and ity Site to the public for Stallion gate is five miles communities for disasters the second of two annual south of U.S. Highway and emergency planning open houses, Oct. 5. 380. The turn-off is 12 is critical for the FEMA Trinity Site is where the miles east of San Anto- sponsored National Pre- world’s first atomic bomb nio, New Mexico, and 53 paredness Month. was tested at 5:29:45 a.m. miles west of Carrizozo, Annually in Septem- Mountain War Time July New Mexico. The nearest ber, the agency cam- 16, 1945. city to make hotel reser- paigns to get emergency The open house is free vations is Socorro, New action information to the and no reservations are Mexico. The Stallion public. required. At the site vis- Gate is open from 8 a.m. The theme this year is, itors can take a quar- to 2 p.m. Visitors arriving Prepared Not, Scared. ter-mile walk to ground at the gate between those The severe weather zero where a small obe- hours will be allowed to September brings, cou- lisk marks the exact spot drive unescorted the 17 pled with the anniver- where the bomb was det- miles to Trinity Site. The sary of one of the most onated. Historical photos road is paved and marked. significant terrorist disas- are mounted on the fence The site closes promptly ters, makes this time of surrounding the area. at 3:30 p.m. the year ideal in remind- While at the site, visi- Media who would like ing people to prepare for tors can also ride a mis- to visit the open house the unexpected. sile range shuttle bus two must register by calling “At WSMR, we should miles from ground zero to the Public Affairs Office be preparing for the dis- the Schmidt/McDonald at 575-678-1134. asters, natural and man- Ranch House. The ranch For more information made, that are local to house is where the scien- on the open house please us,” said McDonald Ja- tists assembled the plu- visit the Trinity Site web- cob, installation emer- ways in the back of our to make an emergency that kit may have to sus- tonium core of the bomb. site at: https://www.wsmr. gency manager. minds,” said Jacob. “Ac- plan, build an emergency tain a family for longer Visitors will also be able army.mil/Trinity/Pages/ “For example, wild- tive shooter incidents kit, stay informed, and than expected. to experience what life Home.aspx. fires, this is one of the are almost a daily occur- get involved with your For downloadable pub- was like for a ranch fam- White Sands Missile disasters that can be rence across the country community. lications and training on ily in the early 1940s. Range is DoD’s largest, caused based on our loca- these days, which is why “Make sure you have preparedness, please visit The simplest way to get fully-instrumented, open tion and the environmen- we are having an active an emergency kit. You the following links: to Trinity Site is to en- air range. tal factors of the area we shooter scenario in Octo- should have supplies for https://www.ready.gov/ live in.” ber for our full scale ex- at least 72 hours,” said Ja- september Missile Ranger Submission Policy Wildfires are just one ercise as part of our an- cob. “It’s good to have it https://www.ready.gov/ of the disasters that can nual exercise evaluation last longer because you publications impact the installation. program.” can be out of your home https://www.ready.gov/ Submissions to the Missile Ranger are ac- Other natural disas- Despite the type of for a longer period of training cepted anytime for publication in the follow- ters include high winds, disaster, all of them have time.” ing issue, space permitting. flooding, ice, and snow. one thing in common; The basics to include All submissions will be edited for style, con- An emergency can be they are unpredictable. in an emergency kit is tent and propriety. Submissions must include personal as well, such as This is why people food, water, medica- WSMR a point of contact identified by first and last a pipe bursting causing a should take the lessons tions, a communication name and a telephone number for that point flood in your house, and and information learned source, and supplies for will hold an of contact. making it inhabitable. in September and apply young children or pets as Submissions can be made by e-mail to the There are also man- them all year long. needed. Active Shooter following usarmy.wsmr.atec.list.ranger@mail. made disasters, includ- WSMR follows four The reality is for some mil; also in person at the Public Affairs Office, ing foreign and domestic basic Army tenants for disasters; people may Exercise in Building 1782; or call (575) 678-2716. terrorism. emergency preparedness not get emergency relief “Terrorism is al- and encourages everyone within 72 hours, meaning October 8 Missile Ranger September 2019 Community Calendar

Community Calendar submissions are compiled by the Public Affairs Office. Any WSMR organization wishing to publicize an event on this calendar should Frequently Called submit information to [email protected]. Numbers

Aquatic Center 678-1068 Frontier Club Lunch Specials September Army Monday, Sept. 16 Community Frontier Club - Tostadas carnitas - Sept. 19 - Rancher’s Day Service - Sept. 23 - Volunteer Fair 11 a.m. at ACS 678-6767 Tuesday, Sept. 17 Frontier Club - Chicken mole Arts and Crafts Center 678-5321 Wednesday, Sept. 18 Frontier Club - Crab stuffed mushrooms Auto Crafts Center 678-5800 Thursday, Sept. 19 Frontier Club - Frito pie Bell Gym 678-3374

Friday, Sept. 20 September 2019 Bowling Center 678-3465 Frontier Club - Portabella tacos Fridays: 19:00 Saturdays: 18:00 Sundays: 16:00 Fri Aug. 30 Captain Marvel PG-13 CDS 678-2059 Monday, Sept. 23 Sat Aug. 31 Avengers: Infinity War PG-13

Frontier Club - Sushi Sun Sep. 01 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part PG Community Center 678-4134 Tuesday, Sept. 24 Fri Sep. 06 The Dead Don't Die R Frontier Club - Spanish paella Sat Sep. 07 Avengers: Endgame PG-13 Commissary 678-2313

Sun Sep. 08 Aladdin (2019) PG Wednesday, Sept. 25 Frontier Club 678-2055 Frontier Club - Green chicken alfredo Fri Sep. 13 Rocketman R Sat Sep. 14 Spider-Man: Far From Home PG-13 Library 678-5820 Thursday, Sept. 26 Sun Sep. 15 The Secret Life of Pets 2 PG Frontier Club - Japanese curry chicken McAfee Army Fri Sep. 20 Shaft (2019) R Health Clinic

Friday, Sept. 27 Sat Sep. 21 Dark Phoenix PG-13 674-3500 Frontier Club - Philly cheese eggroll Sun Sep. 22 The Kid Who Would Be King PG Museum 678-2250 Monday, Sept. 30 Fri Sep. 27 Brightburn R

Frontier Club - TBD Sat Sep. 28 SHAZAM! PG-13 Post Chapel 678-2615

Sun Sep. 29 Mary Poppins Returns PG Tuesday, Oct. 1 Post Office 541-7429 Frontier Club - TBD Outdoor Recreation Wednesday, Oct. 2 678-1713 Frontier Club - TBD Make sure to visit the Post Theater Snack Bar for your White Sands Schools Thursday, Oct. 3 Popcorn, Candy and Soda 674-1241 Frontier Club - TBD needs! Youth Services/SAS Provided by Friday, Oct. 4 678-4140 Frontier Club - TBD IHG Army Hotel, WSMR Closed Saturday and Sunday 678-1838/4559