COMMANDER’S CORNER: WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT AFSPC BANQUET - PAGE 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Thursday, May 1, 2008 Vol. 52 No. 18 21st SCS competes in 2008 Guardian Challenge By Senior Airman Stephen Collier base could lose a signifi cant portion of its ability 21st Space Wing Public Affairs to communicate. Th e 21st Space Communications Squadron’s “Th e tech control facility is the heart of the two-man team tried to prove they’re the (space communications) squadron with the “best of the best” April 22 during the 2008 limbs coming from our sister fl ights,” he said. Guardian Challenge communications squad- His counterpart, Airman Needham, wasn’t ron competition. as thrilled in the beginning. Competing in the Air Force Space Command- “It was stressful (for me). I was nervous wide event, Senior Airmen Jack Needham and as heck,” Airman Needham said. “And once Jeremiah Toney, both technical controllers in Colonel (Jay) Raymond visited, my stomach the 21st SCS, were competing against rival com- dropped. But once the competition started, the munications squadrons to show who was better nervousness went away. Th at’s when we went at supporting a space-based mission. into the ‘get-it-done’ mode.” “Th e competition was good; it’s what we Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing com- expected,” Airman Toney said. “Th ere was mander, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Omdal, a moderate amount of fun. Overall, it was the wing’s command chief, visited the Guardian enjoyable.” Challenge competitors to help bolster their mo- Th e competition challenged the Airmen in sev- rale beforehand. Colonel Raymond assured the eral areas of communications expertise, including Airmen they would win if they continued to communication security, or ‘COMSEC,’ proce- communicate with one another during any chal- dures. Th ey were also tested on emergency pro- lenges they faced. cedures in the event of damage to the squadron’s “While you’re going through the competition, facility from a fi re or other natural disaster. press on with each challenge before you,” the Before competing, inspectors briefed the colonel said. “Stay professional, don’t dwell on Airmen on safety procedures. Aft erward, they errors and communicate back and forth and handed out scenario cards for Airmen Needham you will win.” and Toney to react to. Airman Toney said the With the competition behind them and competition proved that if they didn’t react in anxiously awaiting the results at the Guardian a timely manner in a real-world scenario, the Challenge score presentation in early May, Airman Needham said it felt good to be chosen Senior Airmen Jeremiah Toney (left) and Jack Needham, to represent their squadron. 21st Space Communications Squadron technical control- “It’s an honor to represent comm(unications),” lers, perform operational checks on fi ber cables before he said. “It’s also cool to be recognized by the the 2008 Guardian Challenge competition April 22 at people you work with because they know you’re Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The 21st SCS is compet- doing your job the best you can.” ing against fellow communication squadrons at Buckley Airmen Toney and Needham will represent and Schriever AFBs in Colorado. The competition allows their squadron once more during Guardian inspectors to determine which communications squadron Challenge events and activities, including a local is best at supporting a space mission through technical Sky Sox game in Colorado Springs, Colo., and

U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephen Collier control functions. in attendance at the offi cial GC ceremony. City manager visits Peterson By Corey Dahl “Not just as a city manager, but as Air Force Space Command’s Space Observer a citizen, I want to just say that I Th e new Colorado Springs city man- ager visited Peterson April 24 to speak appreciate everything our military Outstanding NCO of the Year with base leaders and take her fi rst tour members are doing for us” Staff Sgt. Rory Sturm, Jr., 721st Security Forces Squadron, 721st Mission Support Group, of the base. displayed selfl ess acts of valor and heroism by replacing a wounded gunner during an enemy Just weeks after Doctor Penelope ambush, saving 12 lives. For his actions, he Culbreth-Graft stepped into the city man- Doctor Penelope Culbreth-Graft, was awarded the 21st Space Wing’s fi rst Air ager position in January, she was already Colorado Springs City Manager Force Combat Action Medal. While de- calling 21st Space Wing leadership good ployed to Camp Bucca, Iraq, he supported wingmen. 3,000 coalition forces maintaining security And being a good wingman is just said. of over 12,000 detainees and $300 million the type of relationship the doctor, who “Th e whole notion of a fl awless organi- in government assets. As fl ight armorer, he previously was a city administrator in zation, when you fi rst hear it, is just out- managed and ensured 100 percent account- Huntington Beach, Calif., would like to see rageous,” she said. “You don’t think it’s ability for more than $400,000 of weapons, continue between Peterson and Colorado possible. But when you step on the base, munitions and equipment. Additionally, Springs. Doctor Culbreth-Graft said she’s you really get that impression.” for his steadfast leadership and bravery, looking forward to working with Peterson Col. Jay Raymond, 21st SW commander, Sergeant Strum was selected as the 21st SW on issues that aff ect both the base and the kicked off the visit with a wing mission Lance P. Sijan Award winner. Constantly city. briefi ng to help educate Dr. Culbreth-Graft striving for excellence, he completed 12 “I’d like to see us continue to build on on how the 21st SW provides fl awless space credit hours toward a Community College our relationship,” she said. “And I think it surveillance to the U.S. and its allies. Aft er of the Air Force Criminal Justice Degree. will continue to be a positive one.” the brief, Colonel Raymond echoed the Finally, he devoted 16 hours to the DASH Dr. Culbreth-Graft said she was im- city manager’s comments on the positive program; credited with saving four lives pressed by everything she saw on Peterson relationship the base maintains with the and increasing community safety. Sergeant — the grounds, the people, the missions. city of Colorado Springs. Strum is currently on a 365-day deployment Th e base seems to live up to its mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. of providing “fl awless” operations, she See Manager page 10 U.S. Air Force photo

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21ST SPACE WING 21st Space Wing Commander COMMANDER’S CORNER Col. Jay Raymond

Chief of Public Affairs Winners announced at AFSPC banquet; Guardian Challenge begins Capt. Toni Tones Commentary by Col. Jay Raymond the squadron level, the level of competition is 21st Space Wing commander Col. top-notch and to be chosen to represent one’s Editorial Staff Last week, Gen C. Robert Kehler, com- Jay Raymond wing is a tremendous honor. Congratulations Chief of Operations mander of Air Force Space Command, hosted to all the competitors that made the 21st SW 2nd Lt. Jonathon Simmons the AFSPC Outstanding Airmen of the Year Guardian Challenge team and good luck in the awards banquet at the Peterson Club. Although 21st Space competition; I know you will make us all proud once the scores are posted. Staff Reporter all awards ceremonies are special, this was even Wing Corey Dahl more so as the absolute best in AFSPC gath- Some of the upcoming Guardian Challenge ered together to see who would be selected to commander events include more than just the competitions Published by Colorado Springs Military represent our command at the Air Force’s 12 themselves. In fact, there are a number of events Newspapers Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards com- Center. Th ese events turned out to be a great Colorado Springs, 80903, a private fi rm in no way on tap, beginning with the opening ceremonies connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive petition. Being able to meet and talk with each opportunity for the nominees, especially those at the base auditorium May 8. Other events, to written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This of the attending nominees in the First Sergeant, who are not stationed in the local area, to en- name just a few, include a Colorado Springs commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an Senior Non-commissioned Offi cer, NCO and joy Colorado Springs while also learning more authorized publication for members of the U.S. mili- Sky Sox game, a golf tournament as well as a tary services. Airman of the Year categories was an absolute about the unique contributions others have number of professional development tours in Contents of the Space Observer are not neces- privilege and I know they were extremely proud made in carrying out the Air Force mission. the Team Peterson area. Be sure and keep your sarily the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the to have been a part of the night’s festivities. It’s too bad that there could only be four win- eyes out for information on the various events Department of the Air Force. Capping off the evening was the announce- ners at the AFSPC level; however, I know each or contact our 21st SW liaison, Maj. Rickey The appearance of advertising in this publication, ment of the four winners chosen from the nominee will take home memories to last a including inserts or supplements, does not constitute McCann at [email protected] endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, original fi eld of 22 nominees. Th e 21st Space lifetime as they were a part of an incredible for more information. Aside from Guardian or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. Wing was fortunate enough to be home to week honoring them as the “best of the best” Challenge, the next couple of weeks promise Everything advertised in this publication shall be the AFSPC NCO of the Year award winner, in the command. to be extremely busy. made available for purchase, use or patronage without Staff Sgt. Rory E. Sturm, Jr. Although Sergeant Speaking of the best of the best, Guardian regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Th is coming week, Team Peterson is proud age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi li- Sturm, a 721st Security Forces Squadron con- Challenge competitions continued this past to host the AFSPC commander’s conference ation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, troller stationed at Cheyenne Mountain Air week on Peterson and the U.S. Air Force user or patron. May 5-7. Th e AFSPC commander’s conference Force Station is currently deployed, his wife Academy. Th e events included fi tness, fi ring Editorial content is edited, prepared and pro- is always a great event and allows those in at- vided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Offi ce, Tiff any was present to accept the award on his range and tactics competitions as our wing 775 Loring Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., behalf. Sergeant Sturm’s performance during team, with members from the 21st and 721st tendance to get the latest wing updates from 80914-1294, (719) 556-4351 or DSN 834-4351, fax 2007 was truly phenomenal. Having earned the Security Forces Squadrons, battled against throughout the command as well as the unique (719) 556-7848 or DSN 834-7848. All photographs are perspectives from our commander, General Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. Air Force Combat Action Medal and a Purple other units in AFSPC to see who will take The Space Observer is published every Thursday. Heart for actions taken while deployed, along home bragging rights as best in the command. Kehler. For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Th e North American Aerospace Defense Military Newspapers, (719) 634-5905. Employees with numerous other accomplishments, he is Additionally, our communications competi- of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free truly deserving of this award and we wish him tors showed off their skills to 14th Air Force Command’s 50th anniversary celebration is classifi ed advertisement should call 329-5236. the best of luck as he competes for the ultimate evaluators. I know each event was fi ercely com- also an event to look forward to as this year’s Articles for the Space Observer should be submit- ted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer. For honor of being selected as one of the elite 12 petitive and look forward to hearing which guest speaker is scheduled to be the Honorable submission details call the editor at (719) 556-4351 or Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Way to go participants came out on top when the results Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Th e anniver- DSN 834-4351 or e-mail space.observer@peterson. sary dinner, which takes place at the Broadmoor af.mil. Deadline for article submission is noon the Rory, we are all extremely proud of you! are announced during the Guardian Challenge Thursday one week before publication. News brief In addition to the banquet itself, the evening awards banquet May 9. Hotel in Colorado Springs May 12, includes a items must be submitted on-line at www.peterson. was preceded by a week-long series of events As many of you already know, this year’s formal ball with dancing, entertainment and af.mil and will run on a space available basis. All several historical displays. Th e celebration is articles, copy and announcements submitted will be aimed at honoring each nominee’s exceptional Guardian Challenge competition features edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated performance during the past year. 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PUBLISHER for Arbor Day Lon P. Matejczyk By Corey Dahl [email protected] Space Observer Editorial Base leaders, kids from the Child Development Center Editor and even Smokey Bear got down and dirty in honor of Mike Boyd Arbor Day April 22. [email protected] To celebrate the tree-planting holiday, dozens gathered Sports Reporter at the base bioenvironmental engineering building to Walt Johnson plant three blue spruces on the newly-remodeled lot. Th ey [email protected] also watched as Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing com- ADVERTISING mander, accepted the base’s 14th consecutive Tree City Advertising Director/GM USA award and seventh consecutive Growth Award for Tex Stuart increasing the number and density of trees on base. [email protected] “Th ese awards are symbolic of the combined eff orts of many people over many years, and you can see the fruits Rob Carrigan of their labor,” Colonel Raymond told the crowd. “You [email protected] look around Peterson, and the beauty you see is largely Tammy Fogall because of all the mature trees we have here.” [email protected] Peterson is one of more than 3,000 Tree Cities in the Kathleen Gannon U.S. Th e award is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation [email protected] and recognizes communities that have viable tree man- agement plans and programs. Linda Stuart Th e foundation has also organized the nation’s annual [email protected] Arbor Day observance since 1972. Th e holiday, which was Classifi ed Ad Manager originally established in 1872 by a Nebraska newspaper Heidi Witherington editor who advocated planting trees on the barren plains, [email protected] is celebrated on the last Friday in April and encourages ART DEPARTMENT tree planting and care. Art Director Arbor Day, the Tree City program and Peterson’s ef- forts are so important because trees are benefi cial to Rowdy Tompkins everyone — now and for years to come, said Naomi [email protected] Marcus, assistant district forester with the Colorado Assistant Production State Forest Service. Manager “Trees provide shade, improve aesthetics, create rec- Jeff Adcox reation opportunities — what kid doesn’t like playing [email protected] around a tree? — and they sequester carbon, which off - sets global warming,” Ms. Marcus said. “And, when you plant a tree, it’s not only there for this generation but for future generations.”

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Ball at 6 p.m. May 12 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Transportation and scholarship options are available to those Thursday, May 8 Springs, Colo. Dress is black tie for civilians and mess dress who wish to attend. Members should call Mary McLendon for military members. Th e ball is open to the general public at 380-0217 or [email protected] or Amanda Allen Asian Pacifi c American Heritage month in addition to active duty military members and Department at 556-4442 or [email protected]. Th e 2008 Asian Pacifi c American Heritage month kicks of Defense civilians. Tickets are on sale through April 1. Monday, May 5 off at 11 a.m. May 8 in the training rooms of Bldg. 3. Special Costs per ticket are $140 for the general public, Active duty guest is Grand Master Jhoon Rhee, father of American Tae members and DoD civilians are $25 for E-1 to E-7 or pay Mitchell Street closed May 5 Kwon Do. Program includes refreshments and door prizes. band 1, $45 to E-8 to O-4 or pay band 2, and $80 for O-5 Event sponsored by U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Mitchell Street, east of Westover Street, closes May 5 due and above or pay band 3. To order individual tickets, send an Command. For more information, call 554-2135. to new housing construction. Th e road closure is permanent. e-mail to [email protected] or call (719) Members seeking access to this portion of base will be re- Friday, May 9 635-7558. For information, visit www.NORAD.mil/50. routed through Selfridge and Otis Streets. Stay with www. Friday, May 16 peterson.af.mil for the latest in base housing and construc- Free Sky Sox Military Appreciation Night tion news. Local Colorado Springs baseball team Th e Sky Sox, in HeartLink spouse orientation conjunction with the 21st Services Squadron, sponsors a Spouses are encouraged to come out and learn how they free baseball game against the Round Rock Express May 9 are the “heart” of the Air Force from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m., May Welcome... to the dental practice of at Security Service Field. Gates open at 5 p.m.; game time 16. Lunch provided. Spouses can RSVP Nona at 556-6141. Jackson Anderson, D.D.S. 6:05 p.m. Free ticket vouchers are available at Peterson’s Information, Tickets and Tours offi ce in Bldg. 640. Limit 10 Wednesday, May 28 vouchers per eligible person. Vouchers must be exchanged CIMARRON HILLS DENTAL CENTER for tickets at the Sky Sox ticket window at Security Service Career fair Field before May 9. Call ITT at 556-1760 for details. 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Carson USO will is building for the organization’s soft opening have a multitude of events volunteers can assist with. From dinners and galas, picnics, walk-a- in early August 2008. Making this happen thons, golf tournaments, RV tour and school is the heart and soul of the organization: it’s Call today fundraising drives, the USO provides the per- talented volunteers. Th e USO’s volunteers, in fect way for individuals and groups to make a for details more than 132 centers worldwide, are the staple diff erence in just one day or every day. about exciting of the organization. Volunteers total more than When Coloradoans volunteer, they are 26,000 and continue to grow everyday. giving something back to their community new military Ft. Carson’s USO is in the process of re- and to America’s brave men and women in scholarship cruiting volunteers for the organization’s uniform. Th ere are many good reasons to get new center here. 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Integrating Reserve component and ac- Th e board is currently concentrating on Aft er discussing homeland defense with “I think the skills that [Reserve compo- tive-duty personnel in the staff s of North providing a more future-oriented perspective other organizations at the federal, state and nent personnel] bring are pretty uniquely American Aerospace Defense Command to Secretary Gates, said Mr. Wincup. “We local levels, Mr. Wincup said, members of applicable to the problem[s] faced by the and U.S. Northern Command is a critical started by kind of looking at all the Reserve the Board next wanted to learn how NORAD commands].” component in the commands’ success, said components, benchmarking where they are and USNORTHCOM accomplish their “ex- Th e relationship between the commands traordinarily complicated” homeland defense the chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy at this point in time,” then investigated prob- and the Reserve components will continue mission. What is vital to the successful ac- Board during a visit to the commands’ head- able world scenarios in about the year 2025 to develop, Mr. Wincup said. complishment of both commands’ missions, quarters last week. and what threats the United States may face “Th e public is not going to accept a Th e Reserve Forces Policy Board is respon- at that time. he said, is having a staff comprised of both Reserve and active-duty troops. Department of Defense that’s not eff ective sible for advising the Secretary of Defense “What seemed to come out of that, among in responding to signifi cant threats or disas- lots of things, was this area of homeland de- “In my view, we don’t educate active-duty on matters relating to the National Guard ters inside the homeland,” he said. “I think and military Reserve components. Chairman fense/homeland security,” Mr. Wincup said. personnel to face the kinds of problems that are presented in the homeland,” Mr. Wincup everybody recognizes that it doesn’t really explained. “So we don’t have a force that matter the source of your commission or the we’ve invested in to learn the skills that you type of serviceperson you are. We’re going to NORAD, USNORTHCOM need to know to deal with working with the need to take advantage of all the skills that sheriff , the mayor, the governor, the [Adjutant are out there.” to train in national exercise North American Aerospace Category-4 hurricane impacting the mid- Defense Command/U.S. Northern Atlantic Coast and the National Capitol Command Public Affairs Region and aerospace events throughout North American Aerospace Defense North America. Command and U.S. Northern Command NLE 2-08 will also involve agencies will exercise their response abilities to including the Department of Homeland a variety of events during an intensive, Security, Federal Emergency Management eight-day national level exercise in May. Agency, U.S. Transportation Command National Level Exercise 2-08 runs May and the National Guard. Canada 1-8 and exercises national capabilities to Command will participate through its prepare and respond to multiple incidents Staunch Maple exercise. including both natural disasters and ter- “Exercises like NLE 2-08 give us the rorist incidents. 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Reel fun every week at Fire education at the ‘Garden’ StS afa f Sgt.t. Timmmim Bjorssvivik oof Petetere soon’n s FFiirer the Base Auditorium Department hele pss kidids climimb doowwn from tthhe department’s safetety trt aiaileer Aprir l 199 at Colooraaddo See recent movie releases at the Base Auditorium every Spprir ngs’ Eara thh Dayy event. ThT e fi re depara tmmeennt week. All fi lms are FREE and open to all eligible users of brb ouught the traia leer toto theh city’s faamom us Gaarden oof Peterson AFB and their guests. For more information, the Gods park for thhe eevvene t to teach kidds aba out fi rre please call 556-8383 or check back here for a new movie and weather safeety. ThT e momobibillee trainer simulatateess schedule every week. thunder and lightninngg, teaches kidds whata to dodo in 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 case of a fi re or tornnaado and teaches coconcceptss Th e Pianist (R) such as ‘Stop, Drop aand Roll.’ A brilliant pianist, a Polish Jew, witnesses the restric- tions Nazis place on Jews in the Polish capital, from re- stricted access to the building of the Warsaw ghetto. As his family is rounded up to be shipped off to the Nazi labor camps, he escapes deportation and eludes capture by living in the ruins of Warsaw. 8 p.m. Friday, May 2 Th e Rescuers (G) A bottle containing a plea for help arrives at the Rescue Aid Society, an organization of mice from all over the world whose mission is to help those in need. Bernard and Miss Bianca are chosen for the task and, aft er gathering the needed clues and information, they fl y on the back U.S. Air Force photo/Burke Ferrin of albatross Orville to the gloomy and uncharted Devil’s Beyou. Th ere, together with Ellie Mae and other swamp folk, they must work together to save a little orphan girl from the evil Madame Medusa. 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3 Th e Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (G) Th ree lazy misfi ts — very timid Elliot (Larry the Cucumber), lazy Sedgewick (Mr. Lunt) and no self-con- fi dent George (Pa Grape) — dream of the day of putting on a show about pirates. With their own problems of might not having this dream come true, they soon fi nd themselves traveling back in time into the 17th century and begin a quest to rescue a royal family from an evil tyrant, and learn about being pirates. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 7 Mad Money (PG-13) Th ree female employees of the Federal Reserve plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed. 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10 Courtesy photo Th e Golden Compass (PG-13) Education is key (left), 21st Aeromedical Medical Squadron; Senior Airman Jacob Close, Lyra Belacqa is an orphan living at Jordan College in 21st Operations Support Squadron; and Senior Airman Brittany Hartkorn- the Oxford of an alternate universe. In Lyra’s world, every The Space Top 3 Association vice president, Master Sgt. Gary Washington, Seligman, Air Warning Center, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station (not person is accompanied by a daemon, a physical represen- delivers $100 grants from the Enlisted Education Assistance Program pictured). The Space Top 3 Association’s goal is to donate educational tation of their soul in animal form. Because Lyra is still recently at Headquarters Air Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Recipients were Senior Airman Michael Davidson grants quarterly. young, her daemon, Pantalaimon, can change his shape to appear as any animal he chooses. Adults’ daemons settle in to one shape and don’t change. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 14 Cloverfi eld (PG-13) Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the fi lm is a document of their at- tempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives. Page 17 Can’t wait to feel better? Receive the care you need... When you need it.

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“Having Dr. Culbreth-Graft as our guest at Peterson was an absolute delight,” the colonel said. “We look forward to continuing our mutual, positive relationship with her and the city now and into the future.” Dr. Culbreth-Graft said the city will continue to work closely with Peterson on growth and encroachment issues and will also work to improve city services for residents, including Airmen and their families. In the coming months, she and the city council will be working on issues such as improving struggling urban areas, bettering mass transit and transportation, and making sure servicemembers re- turning from the war zone are well cared for. Th e goal is to make sure all city residents have their needs met, Dr. Culbreth-Graft said. Th at includes members of the military community, who Dr. Culbreth-Graft said are owed a debt of gratitude for their service. “Not just as a city manager, but as a citizen, I want to just say that I appreciate everything our military members are U.S. Air Force photo/Rob Bussard doing for us,” she said. “We have no clue as to the extent of Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing commander (left), provides a wing mission brief to Dr. Penelope Culbreth-Graft April 24 during a visit to Peterson the sacrifi ces that our military gives us. It’s protecting us Air Force Base, Colo. Dr. Culbreth-Graft, who recently became the new Colorado Springs city manager, was introduced to the base and its mission from threats that we will never know we’ve been protected to gain a better understanding of how the city and Peterson work together. The doctor was also introduced to Peterson’s BluePrint-2050 development from, and I am so grateful for that.” plan and was provided a tour of the installation. Antiterrorism / Force Protection (Surveillance Operations) Antiterrorism tips on recognizing surveillance operations and actions to take if ACTIONS: you suspect someone is conducting surveillance operations. - Conceal your suspicions - Do not force a confrontation DEFINITION - Make note of the activity, circumstances - Continuous or periodic act of observing a person, a place, or a thing for the -- Type, color of vehicle, license plate, number of occupants purpose of gathering information. -- Activity, photography, videotaping, note taking, binoculars, telescope -- Precise location TYPES: - Call the authorities immediately (remember all details and make a report) - Stationary - Attempt to keep individuals under observation until authorities arrive - Enroute Or Moving - Technical Surveillance REMEMBER: Antiterrorism and Force Protection is EVERYONE’S job.

INDICATORS: These tips, and other important information regarding countersurveillance - Illegally or suspiciously parked vehicles (e.g., along the installation perimeter, procedures are illustrated in Peterson AFB Antiterrorism Plan 10-245, by sensitive facilities, or in the vicinity of approaching/departing aircraft) Appendix 3 to Annex C, which can be viewed by contacting your unit’s - Occupied parked vehicles Antiterrorism Representative. - Personnel in unauthorized areas - Personnel taking photographs, sketches or observing specifi c operations The 21st Space Wing Antiterrorism Offi cer is Mr. Earl Gillis, (air traffi c, vehicle traffi c, construction, security protocols at entry points, etc.) 556-8270.

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Warren will compete against teams scoring of the maintenance and opera- from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., and tions teams’ skills. Malmstrom AFB, Mont. Th e security forces and helicop- “When we take home the ter squadron teams will test their trophy, they’ll know we are combat skills at the Guernsey the best of the best,” Colonel Regional Training Facility April Kovitch said. 28 through May 2. However, no one team is “It’s like gameday,” said Lt. more important than an- Col. Andrew Kovitch, Warren’s other, the colonel said. Each Guardian Challenge project of- provides a unique function fi cer. “You put a lot of work needed for providing into something — in our a reliable deterrence case, three months of force. solid training — before The operations you begin. Th e teams are group supplies confi dent, but it’s still 24-hour alert crews Photo Force Air U.S. a pre-game mindset. year-round, he con- Once the competition tinued. Th e main- starts, then it’s on.” tenance group pro- Th e challenge incor- vides missile-ready Staff Sgt. Charles Remele, 90th Maintenance Operations Squadron, and Senior Airman Danilo Dancel, 90th porates skills essential to ensuring strate- combat capability. Security forces ensure MOS, test each other’s job knowledge gic deterrence, Warren’s mission, Colonel resources are available. Kovitch said. Each team will go through a “Th e challenge is a great opportunity for ample for new Airmen to follow, Colonel wouldn’t all be here,” he continued. series of scenarios; whether it’s a launch fa- our Airmen to improve weapons systems Kovitch said. Th at excitement helps the new Th e offi cial score posting takes place at cility recapture or vital machinery repair is knowledge,” the colonel said. “And that’s missileers, cops and maintenance troops ap- Peterson May 7 through the 9th, he said. up to the competition judges. what we’re in the business to do.” preciate Warren’s special part in national “Our teams have been focusing on what Th e Warren teams have been training Other than bragging rights for two years, security. they need to do,” Colonel Kovitch said. “Th ey in hopes of winning the Blanchard Trophy winning the Guardian Challenge sets an ex- “If this mission wasn’t important, we will perform well, and they will win.” Qualifi ed Airmen can request Afghan, Iraq campaign medal stars RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A recent Campaign stars for the Iraq Campaign Medal shall If an individual’s initial inclusive period of deployment memorandum from the Offi ce of the Under Secretary of be worn for one or more days of participation in either overlaps one or more of the approved campaign phases, Defense provides guidance on the wear of campaign stars the Liberation of Iraq from March 19 to May 1, 2003; the the Airman will be entitled to the appropriate number of on both Afghanistan and Iraq campaign medals. 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I also look for people who have com- players through a tryout April 24 for this year’s team at mitment and will put in hard work to be successful. the Peterson soft ball complex. If you have those three elements then you will have Young looks over the prospective players as they try a winning team.” out at diff erent positions and she grades them on their One of the players that is competing for a spot on ability to make plays from the position like a professor the team is Crystal Darling who is the youngest player would grade a term paper. What she is writing is also the competing for a roster spot. Mrs. Darling said she is stuff that would make a professor proud as she is giving continuing a life long love for sports by competing for out some good “grades” to the potential members of this a spot on the team while also helping her adhere to the year’s women’s varsity soft ball team. fi tness requirements of the Air Force. It’s been a long time since the Peterson community “I have been playing soft ball since I was six years old. has had a soft ball team at the varsity level for women but I believe that as a military member we need things other that drought is about to end as Coach Young and some than work to fi ll our time,” Mrs Darling said. “Th is gives outstanding players are in the process of putting this us a chance to be physically active and stay in shape year’s team together that will compete in the Colorado which is a big part of our Air Force career. I’ve always Springs women’s soft ball league. Coach Young said this played fast pitch soft ball and I’ve never played slow pitch year’s team will serve the Peterson community on two soft ball before. I’ve been looking for a team to play on fronts, one will be the chance to give women here a chance and I have never been involved with a varsity slow pitch to play competitive soft ball and the other should give the team in the military. I played with our intramural team base some valuable interaction with the sports community for a few games last year and when I found out there was in Colorado Springs. going to be a women’s team this year (which I actually “I think having this team will be another good tie to thought was going to be fast pitch) I decided to give it a the community. We’ll be playing in the city league and try and it seems to be working out all right. I also hope it will give us some good visibility in the (sports) com- to be able to play on an Air Force level soft ball team munity,” the coach said. if I work hard enough and hopefully this will help me Th e base team may be selected aft er the conclusion of achieve that goal.” tryouts April 26 at the soft ball complex. Coach Young Andrea Driscoll is a veteran player that is also vying said she has more than 30 women that would like the for a spot on this year’s team. She said she is excited about honor of representing the base on the team and judging the prospects of a base team here because of the benefi ts from April 24’s practice the task of getting 15 players beyond the sports fi eld. for the team will not be easy. Coach Young said she has “I have played on the women’s varsity team at every not seen all the players yet but there is more than just base I have been to,” Mrs. Driscoll said. “Th e best thing soft ball talent that has her excited about this team’s CSMNG photo/Walt Johnson about playing on a team is the friendships you make and keeping up with old friends. One of the bad things potential. Crystal Darling, the youngest player at the April 17 tryouts, fi elds ground balls about being in the military is you travel a lot and one “I have only had one tryout and haven’t seen too much during infi eld practice drills at the Peterson Softball complex. The base team of the good things is you travel a lot. You can form ever of the talent level here,” Coach Young said. “What I have tryouts, conducted by Coach Angela Young, continued through April 26. seen is there is a lot of enthusiasm and the women that lasting friendships with your teammates and the exercise are here are prepared to compete in soft ball. Also I have (1994, 1995, 1997 and 1999) on the All-Army softball you get from playing the game is valuable.” seen the women here are very athletic and I think that will team as a pitcher. She said she is willing to see what From what I understand this is the fi rst year we have had make this a very competitive tryout.” happens this year as the base once again has a women’s a women’s team here in a while and it’s kind of exciting. I Coach Young, with her detailed sports resume, has sports program in softball and while she wants to win am very competitive but I also want to come out and have played softball since she was five years old, and also as much as possible she is tempering her expectations fun and win some games. Th is is going to be the fi rst time played quarterback for a women’s professional foot- for the season. the players on this team have played together so it’s going ball team in Hawaii. Additionally, she played four years “I would like to see the women display sportsmanship, to be a little diff erent,” Mrs. Driscoll added. #1 LARGEST SUBARU DEALER IN AMERICA Based on 2007 National Dealer Ranking

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