Military Police Battalion, Police Officer at Fort Carson, Colorado, on the Virtra Simulated Live-Firing Training Course, March 07, 2019
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SPACE VOL. 63 NO. 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 OBSERVERPETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Shoot House relocation effort (U.S. Air Force photo by Cameron Hunt) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Isaac Lopez, 21st Security Forces Squadron unit trainer supervisor at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, instructs 1st Lt. Jake Morgan, 759th Military Police Battalion, police officer at Fort Carson, Colorado, on the VirTra simulated live-firing training course, March 07, 2019. The simulator can generate anything from urban hostage situations to desert search and reconnaissance senarios to sharpen their skills. By Cameron Hunt | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The shoot house United States Space Command Commander Nominated is a 21st Security Forces Squadron training center for Peterson Air Force Base law enforcement personnel. This facility is used By Defense.gov | AIR FORCE SPACE COMMAND PUBLICAPRIL AFFAIRS 2019 by 21st SFS Airmen and civilian law enforcement personnel to train and hone their skills as law enforcement professionals. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, tional security. The USSPACECOM The shoot house was created reutilizing the old Peterson Colo. — The President has nomi- establishment will accelerate our AFB Military Exchange building after it was shut down. nated to the Senate Gen John W. space capabilities to address the rap- The demolition of the current shoot house was planned to "Jay" Raymond as the Commander, idly evolving threats to U.S. space sys- make room for a new lodging complex in 2020. United States Space Command tems, and the importance of deterring The shoot house demolition will impact the training (USSPACECOM).Recreationpotential adversaries from putting and capabilities of the 21st SFS. Airmen from the 21st SFS, If confirmed, Raymond will critical U.S. space systems at risk. 50th Security Forces Squadron, Schriever Air Force Base, lead the soon-to-be established If confirmed, and upon es- Fort Carson Military Police and Colorado Springs Police USSPACECOM, which will focus tablishment of USSPACECOM, Department are just some of the agencies that have benefitted on conducting all joint space warf- Raymond will remain dual-hatted from the facility for over the past five and a half years, said ighting operations, and ensuring the as Commander, Air Force Space Isaac Lopez, 21st SFS unit trainer. combat readiness of global forces. Command, Peterson AFB, CO.Events(U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) Air Force Instruction 36-2646 dictates that all SFS Airmen Establishing USSPACECOM is Further information on the estab- PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Official portrait of train to keep their law enforcement skills sharp and current, a critical step that underscores the lishment of USSPACECOM will be Air Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, for his position from active shooter scenarios to basic target qualifications. importance of the space domain and provided when an establishment date as commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air its strategic contributions to U.S. na- has been determined. Force Base, Colorado, taken Oct. 14, 2016. See Shoot House page 3 ROCK CLIMBING MOVEMENT CLASS Tuesday, April 23 INSIDE NEWS 1-13 | BRIEFS 4 | CLASSIFIED 11 | CROSSWORD 14 OutdMINUTES FROM r AdventYOUR BACK DOOR e One of the best ways to get to know Colorado – and Only Colorado Springs – is by exploring the great outdoors. Let SPECIAL $ Peterson’s Outdoor Recreation team show you the way – 10 RECRUITER PROVIDES COUNSEL THULE’S FIRSTsafely, FEMALE stress free GROUP and fun. AF WEEK IN PHOTOS RECREATION AND SECTION TO TRANSITIONING AIRMEN COMMANDERWhat’s your passion – Mountain biking? Rock climbing? Hiking? Outdoor Rec’s LEISURE EVENTS PAGE 3 PAGE 5 seasoned guides can introduce you toPAGE thrilling regional 8 adventures just minutes LearnPAGE the basics1B of rock Cost: $10. from your back door. climbing movement from our Location: Outdoor Rec or Colorado Springs is one of the top cities in the country for mountain biking Fitness Center (TBD) trails. Most of our hiking trails off er spectacular views with awesome vistas. And experienced ODR staff . Meet Time: 4:30 p.m. world-class rock climbing is in our back yard, too. So bring your camera and snap Join us to learn how to crimp, mantle, and fl ag, away. You’ll be the envy of everyone in your social media network. as well as the diff erence between several holds End Time: 6 p.m. Here’s what coming up in April. Sign up early. like a jug, slopers, and pinches. We will go over Sign-up deadline: 12 p.m. For more information about these adventures and to sign up, call Outdoor everything you need to know to get you moving Monday, April 22. Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option #1. on rock with more grace and effi ciency. This program is open to all personnel eligible Call Outdoor Recreation at to use Outdoor Recreation facilities and services. 719-556-4867, Option #1. BEGINNER MOUNTAIN BIKING SKILLS – Wednesday, April 1 New to mountain biking? Want to learn what it takes to ride the trails of Colorado Springs and beyond? Join us at Outdoor Recreation, Building 640, to learn the basics of handling a mountain bike safely and eff ectively, to ensure your next outing is a success! Bring your own bike, or rent one of ours for an additional $5. This program is open to all personnel eligible to use Outdoor Recreation facilities and services. Cost: $5 if customer brings their own bike/$10 if customer rents an ODR bike. Location: Outdoor Rec Meet Time: 4:30 p.m. End Time: 6 p.m. Sign-up deadline: 12 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option # MORE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ON PAGE 2B $ $10 5 If customer CAMPER ARBOR DAY HIKE HIKING WITH If customer rents an brings their ODR bike ORIENTATION THROUGH NORTH INFANTS AND own bike COURSES CHEYENNE CAÑON TODDLERS CLASS 21ST SPACE WING COMMANDER’S CORNER Air Force Assistance Fund Program By Senior Master Sgt. Kelli Jackson | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — See below for a listing of unit contacts: Culp, Tech. Sgt. Seth Mosley, Staff Sgt. • 21st Medical Group UPOs The 2019 Air Force Assistance Fund cam- • Installation Project Officers Adam Mabie, Staff Sgt. Ryan Prince Master Sgt. Dawn Mathes, Staff Sgt. paign kicked off during a breakfast at The Senior Master Sgt. Kelli Jackson , 2d Lt. • 721st Mission Support Group Jessica Clampitt Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Mar. 22, Brooke Parker, Master Sgt. Tyler Harding 721st Civil Engineering Squadron – Staff 21st Dental Squadron – Airman 1st Class 2019. More than 100 leaders and unit rep- • Wing Staff Agency Sgt. Taner Masters Ashlee Griffin, Airman Shayla Hickson resentatives gathered to bring awareness to 2nd Lt. Jason Pluger, Staff Sgt. Emily 721st Security Forces Squadron – Senior 21st Medical Support Squadron – Ms. Kira the AFAF mission. Kenney, Senior Airman Kennedy Smalls, Airman Scott Smith Waller, Airman 1st Class Christopher The AFAF was established as an annual Senior Airman Devon Johnson, Tech. Sgt. 721st Communication Squadron – Staff Fonseca effort to raise funds among Air Force per- James Moss Sgt. Ryan Even, Tech. Sgt. Paul Yhonquea • 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron sonnel for charitable affiliates that provide • HQ AFSPC/Building 1 • 21st Operations Group UPOs Tech. Sgt. Jared Thomas, Tech. Sgt. Jamarl support to active duty personnel, retirees, Mr. Michael Walsh 2d Lt Roberto Molina, 2nd Lt Peyton reservists, guardsmen, dependents and sur- Master Sgt. Trevor Smart Milligan Hampton, Tech. Sgt. Dwain Tolbert • viving spouses in need. • 21st Mission Support Group UPOs 16th Space Control Squadron – Staff Sgt. 21st Medical Operations Squadron – The campaign will run from March 25 Master Sgt. Tamara Towns, Tech. Sgt. Conner-Pike, Airman 1st Class Demers Senior Airman Jesus Parra - May 3. In 2018, Peterson’s Air Force Aid Thomas Adkinson 12th Space Warning Squadron – Tech. • 821st Air Base Group Society dispersed $117,888 in emergency 21st Communication Squadron – Master Sgt. Devin Lucas, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Staff Sgt. Frank Joseph, Staff Sgt. loans and grants, $18,440 in community Sgt. Tyler Harding Painter Christopher Lanier programs and $22,500 in education grants 21st Contracting Squadron – Staff Sgt. 10th Space Warning Squadron – Senior • National Security Space Institute and loans. The installation’s 2019 goal is to Alexander Lytie, Staff Sgt. Jozlyn Brewton Airman Lamar Sturgis, Staff Sgt. Calvin Mr. George Carrington, Tech. Sgt. meet or exceed $72,315. 21st Contracting/Detachment 1 – Maj. Stewart Samantha Agulair Unit representatives will be required to Jamie Porchia, Master Sgt. Matthew 13th Space Warning Squadron – Staff Sgt. • US Air Force Academy Band UPOs contact 100 percent of military personnel at Durbin Jared Williams, Staff Sgt. Scott Travers Airman 1st Class Colby Parker, Airman Peterson AFB and Thule Air Base. This will 21st Security Forces Squadron – Tech. 21st Operations Support Squadron – 1st Class Julia Keough-Mishler bring awareness to the AFAF program and Sgt. Dea Metrice McCrannery, Staff Sgt. Master Sgt. Jeanie Rodriguez, Staff Sgt. Airman 1st Class Adam Ohlson ensure everyone is afforded the opportunity Christopher Whelehan, Airman 1st Class Phonkamon Gehres, Staff Sgt. Scottlon • Space and Missile Systems Center Catlyn Slater, Senior Airman Tiyana to donate. Somerville Tech. Sgt. Asia McClain, Tech. Sgt. David Contributions will support the Air Force Carpenter, Senior Airman Kerigan 21st Operations Standards and Price Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Village Jenkins Evaluations – Staff Sgt. James Ferguson Foundation, Air Force Villages Charitable 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron – 4th Space Control Squadron – Tech. Sgt. 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron Foundation, and the General and Mrs. Curtis Master Sgt. Tamara Towns Roy McCune, Tech. Sgt. Stephen Zeiler, Tech. Sgt. Nickolaus Gauger, Tech. Sgt. E. LeMay Foundation. 21st Force Support Squadron – Senior Staff Sgt. Greg Hawthorne Christopher Mizzell For Air Force Assistance Fund informa- Airman Alandria Wilcox, Senior Airman 7th Space Warning Squadron – Tech.