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Friday, April 27, 2001 Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Vol. 45 No. 17 Commentary AFSPC names airmen of the year Pharmacy chief addresses problems By Airman 1st Class and solutions Shane Sharp - Page 2 21st SW Public Affairs Air Force Space Command named its Outstanding Airmen News of the Year during a banquet April 19 at the enlisted club, Wing SFS Guardian during which all nominees were Challenge team recognized for their outstanding trains to win career performance. - Page 3 Nominees, and their friends and family members, enjoyed dinner and music, and a message about what it takes to be a winner from guest speaker, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Bob Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Gen. Ed Eberhart, AFSPC commander, was also on hand to laud the nominees and winners for their accom- Photos by Eugene Chavez plishments. Feature “Congratulations to each Four of the Air Force Space Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year pose for a photo with one of you for being selected Gen. Ed Eberhart, AFSPC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Estrem, AFSPC com- Month of the Military one of the Air Force Space mand chief master sergeant, during the OAY banquet April 19 at the enlisted club. From left to right are Eberhart, Senior Master Sgt. Terry S. Brown, Master Sgt. Steven G. Callon, Master Command’s Outstanding Airmen Child draws to a Sgt. Thomas DeVille Jr., Staff Sgt. Jason R. Rauther and Estrem. close with carnival at of the Year,” said General the youth center Eberhart. “We are proud to recognize you as The night began with a bit of a comi- cal crisis. “Tech. Sgt. Ironman,” an uninvit- - Page 6 the ‘best of the best’.” “Tonight we honor winners and nomi- ed guest clad in a silver space suit, played nees. But most of all, we honor the back- by Staff Sgt. Scott Glassic, 21st Security bone of our Air Force, our enlisted corps,” Forces Squadron, informed the crowd in a added Eberhart. robotic voice that he had kidnapped the Gaylor spoke to nominees and guests masters of ceremonies. His plans to take about the attitude of success. Posing several over the event were foiled, however, when questions, he used the answers to outline sirens blared and security carried him off the some winner attributes. stage. Winners are happy, believes Gaylor. With the crisis averted, MCs Senior They wake up in the morning ready for the Airman Jodi Glassic and Master Sgt. Robert day with a zest for life. Brooks, showed up, shedding the ropes that They enjoy change, something new had held them captive. Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air and other people’s points of view, he added. AFSPC’s outstanding airmen nomi- Force Bob Gaylor speaks to nominees Winners also bring excitement to their nees were introduced and joined the ban- and guests at the banquet. career. quet amid a mix of music, cheers, applause According to Gaylor, successful peo- and an occasional car alarm. Eberhart and Inside ple aren’t just worried about themselves. Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Estrem, AFSPC AFSPC Outstanding “Do you agree, the more good things command chief master sergeant, greeted Airmen of the Year From the top Page 2 you do for others, the more good things hap- the nominees and their spouses as they News Page 3-4 pen to you?” asked Gaylor. “Winners are entered. for 2000 GSU Corner Page 5 willing to share and do things for others.” Before dinner, nominees and guests First Sergeant: Senior Master FYI Page 7 Gaylor went on to talk about attitude, took a moment to remember American Sports Page 8-10 Sgt. Terry S. Brown, Space emphasizing that everyone has the opportu- service members still missing in action or Warfare Center, Schriever AFB nity to decide how to look at life. considered prisoners of war. Airman 1st Senior NCO: Master Sgt. Steven “The greatest power that you and I Class Kristin Sharp, HQ AFSPC G. Callon, 821st Medical have is the power to choose how we react to Communications Support Squadron, and Operations Flight, Buckley AFB things we have no control over,” said Senior Master Sgt. Chuck Starr, HQ NCO: Master Sgt. Thomas DeVille Gaylor. AFSPC History office, explained the sym- Jr., 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, According to Gaylor, a winner isn’t bolism of the MIA/POW table set in the F.E. Warren AFB Visit the really a winner without one important thing. ballroom. Airman: Staff Sgt. Jason R. Space Observer “Laughter is the sunshine of the soul,” Guests enjoyed dinner with musical Rauther, 341st Logistics Support Squadron, Malmstrom AFB said Gaylor. “Winners have the knowledge entertainment from the U.S. Air Force online at IMA: Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. www.spaceobserver.com to not take themselves too seriously.” Band of the Rockies Wild Blue Country. Delebreau, 45th Security Forces The banquet also included various The AFSPC Outstanding Airmen of Squadron, Patrick AFB presentations, some of which were right in the Year will now compete for the Air line with Gaylor’s advice on laughter. Force 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year SPACE OBSERVER 2 Friday, April 27, 2001 From the top Message from the 21st Thank you to Peterson people I would like to thank all of those per- ly relatives were able to participate at his Space Wing commander sons who visited and helped me during my funeral. son’s (Master Sgt. Ronald Williams) I was looking at all the signatures in recent illness. All of the assistance and the visitors book register and recognized On Monday we had our first town meeting for base residents. company was very much appreciated. A so many of the names. Thank you all for For me it was a great opportunity to get feedback from our com- very special thanks is given to Chief coming by the apartment and for attending munity members. As you saw in the briefings, there is a lot of Master Sgt. Andrew Laning, Master Sgt. the memorial service. I wish I could activity planned for Peterson, from laying new sewer lines in base Debbie Helle, Senior Master Sgt. Mitch thank each and every one of you personal- housing to a new Youth Center addition being started in the next Stippel and his wife Marjorie, Sgt. Mike ly, but this will have to do. few months. Although all these changes may be a bit painful dur- “Rok” Wallman, and Ernie and Carol I now know what is meant by “the ing the construction phase, the benefits will be well worth it in the Soto. Master Sgt. Suzanne Ogden gets Air Force takes care of their own” and end. extra thanks. In addition to escorting thanks again to my three special angels. Once again, I have been on the road visiting our units. Last Ronnie to his final resting place in week I was at Eglin AFB, Fla., with members of the 20th Space California, she was very helpful to my Surveillance Squadron, including members of our Guardian wife and myself, ensuring Ronnie’s elder- Ronald L. Williams (Dad) Challenge team. Everyone at the 20th is working hard and their Guardian Challenge team is ready to bring home the trophy. Action line Yesterday, I returned from the 10th Space Warning Squadron at Cavalier AFS in North Dakota. The visit went great. I had a Submitting Action Lines chance to meet with the team and experience their outstanding Q. Can we get more parking spaces for sense of mission. I also met with members of the Grand Forks The Action handicapped at the BX? community and spoke with them about our wing, the future of Air Line (556-7777 Force Space missions and how we are working towards aerospace or by fax: 556- A. Thank you for your question. As a force integration. 7848) is your result of your inquiry, we took a look at the direct link to me. As we move into summer, we can expect the pace around number of handicapped parking spaces at the It provides an Peterson and the 21st Space Wing to pick up. Here’s a few things avenue for you BX compared to the total number of parking on the horizon: we have an exercise scheduled for next week, the to voice con- spaces in the lots. There are 19 in the main Guardian Challenge competition at Vandenburg AFB is two weeks cerns over lot and two in the rear employee parking away, we’re supporting the Academy graduation at the end of May unsolved prob- area. This number meets, and actually and then we will prepare to support CORONA in June. I want to lems, share exceeds, the Americans with Disabilities Act thank everyone for their continued dedication to getting our mis- good ideas or guidelines, which require 19 in the main lot sion accomplished and ask you to stay focused as we begin to see provide some and 1 in the rear. Since the current situation our busy summer unfold. constructive Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler meets the ADA guidelines, and because of criticism. existing congestion in the BX/commissary As a reminder, the Action Line is not a Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler parking lots, we will not be adding any replacement for using your chain of com- 21st Space Wing commander mand. Action Lines can help make the spaces at this time. If you have further ques- Peterson Complex and the wing a better tions, please call Daniel Yocum, 21st Civil place to live and work. Engineer Squadron, at 556-1833. Pharmacy vision 2001: It’s all about you By Maj.
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