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“2003 AFSPC Best Large Wing PA Office” Thursday, May 13, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 48 No. 19 Courtesy photo Photo by Senior Airman Shawn Clements Courtesy photo Inside This Issue: Blotter ... 11 At Your Service ... 14 Straight Talk Line 556-9154 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, May 13, 2004 From the top Secretary, chief send Armed Forces Day message Editor s note The following is either as a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or enjoy. ers and sisters in battle. an Armed Forces Day message from Marine. Today, we serve a grateful nation. You represent the pride and patri- Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James It is indeed an important time to From shore to shore, Americans are otism of the United States. You are the G. Roche and Air Force Chief of Staff be a member of our nations Armed proud of your professional compe- standard for sacrifice, devotion and Gen. John P. Jumper. Forces and especially to be an Airman. tence, combat capabilities and unwa- bravery. We are proud to serve with Since 1949, America has paid America needs your service today as vering courage to defend our country. you. On this Armed Forces Day, let s tribute to its men and women in uni- much, if not more, than any other time They have seen, firsthand, your efforts remember those who came before us form by celebrating Armed Forces Day in our country s history. America s in the mountains of Afghanistan and and those who made the ultimate sacri- on the third Saturday in May. Grateful security is a global issue as we contin- the skies over Iraq and your steadfast- fice for our freedom. May God bless all Americans in every state will hold ue the fight in the war on terrorism. ness in protecting our homeland. They of you and our great nation. parades and fly Old Glory to honor Our country needs your steadfast devo- have reveled with us in your triumphs (Courtesy of Air Force Print those who have worn the uniform tion to protecting the freedoms we and cried with us when we lose broth- News) Giving providers a hand Karen Kirshenbaum, the Family Child Care coordinator, speaks at the FCC Provider Apprecia-tion Dinner May 7. The awards banquet recognized some of Team Pete’s outstanding child care providers. Photo by Budd Butcher Action Line Submitting Action Lines number so we can get back to you for smoking area when all the major mander determined that smoking near a The Action Line is your direct link clarifications, or if your response isn t buildings are supposed to have a des- medical facility is detrimental to the to the 21st Space Wing Commander. We printed. If you can t get satisfactory ignated smoking area? I understand mission of the organization. Therefore suggest you first try to resolve problems results, call 556-7777. Or you can fax the base going to limited smoking smoking was banned from the 21st at the lowest level possible with the your question to 556-7848. areas, but I feel this is very unfair to MDG campus in conjunction with the person or activity, and then follow the Smoking area conundrum those who work in the Clinic and rigorous enforcement of the smoking would like to see that decision standards on base. If you have further chain of command. Question: Why did the Clinic reversed. Thank you. questions, call Lt. Col. Mark White at Though it s not required, we ask elect to completely eliminate the only that you leave your name and phone Answer: The 21st MDG com- 556-5588. A Moment in Time ! May 15, 1918 The govern- Published by Gowdy Printcraft, 22 N. Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way con- 21st Space Wing ment s first permanent airmail route nected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise is inaugurated by Army pilots. Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Commander ! May 16, 1955 U.S. Air Force Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Brig. Gen. Richard E. Webber markings are approved for use on the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorse- Chief of Public Affairs aircraft wings. ment by DOD, the Department of the Air Force, or Gowdy Printcraft, of the products or services advertised. Everything 1st Lt. Michael Andrews ! May 17, 1919 The War advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, reli- Department orders the use of gion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of Editorial Staff national star insignia on all planes. the purchaser, user or patron. Editor ! May 17, 1983 Space Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring Command broke ground for the Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indi- Staff Sgt. Susan Mrowiec cated. Consolidated Space Operations The Space Observer is published every Thursday. For advertising inquiries, call Gowdy Printcraft, (719) 634- Staff Writer Center at Falcon Air Force Station, 1593. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified advertisement should call 556-5241. Senior Airman Colo. Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer, 775 Loring Shawn Clements ! May 19, 1919 Master Sgt. Ave., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for submission Ralph W. Bottriell makes the first is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited Layout and Design to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at (719) backpack-style free-fall parachute 556-7846 or DSN 834-7846. Kara Magana jump. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 13, 2004 3 www.peterson.af.mil News Wing bestows quarterly awards Congratulations to the first quarter Master Sgt. Larry K. Dozier, 21st Michael J. Puleo, 21st Medical Master Sgt. Larry K. Dozier, 21st award recipients. MXG, Senior NCO of the Quarter Group, Civilian category three MXG, SNCO of the Quarter 1st Lt. Richard B. Shoaf, 21st Capt. Tyler S. Green, Det. 4, 21st Space Wing recipients: MXG, Company Grade Officer of the Team Pete recipients: AFOTEC, CGO of the Quarter Airman John H. Colosimo, 21st Airman 1st Class Regina R. Quarter Martha G. Menjivar, 21st CPTS, Maintenance Group, Airman of the Whatley, Joint Personal Property Martha G. Menjivar, 21st Civilian category one Quarter Shipping Office, Airman of the Quarter Comptroller Squadron, Civilian catego- Christel Hensley, 21st OG, Tech. Sgt. Jason R. Fitzpatrick, Tech. Sgt. Alfred J. Rhodes III, ry one Civilian category two 21st Operations Group, NCO of the Detachment 4, Air Force Operations and Christel Hensley, 21st OG, Tom A. Lipski, Det. 11, Space and Quarter Test Center, NCO of the Quarter Civilian category two Missile Systems Center Senior NCOs graduate highest enlisted PME Congratulations to the Senior NCO Academy agement and leadership. Senior Master Sgts. John Harvey, 21st Security class 04-C graduates. The class graduated from the Team Pete graduates are: Forces Squadron, and Tyler Foster, 21st Space Wing, academy, located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Master Sgt. William Smith, 721st Systems and Master Sgt. Dudley Baker, Air Force Space on April 28. The students focused on advanced man- Center, Distinguished Graduate Command CCAF recognizes graduates in May ceremony A graduation ceremony orous program of study that of maintaining a dynamic, Master Sgt. Timothy E. Cancel, AFSPC will be conducted 2 p.m. May includes technical education; high-quality force. Bigger, 21st Space Wing Staff Sgt. Stephen E. 21 in the Enlisted Club in honor leadership, management, and Graduates planning to Tech. Sgt. Tannya M. Cannon, 21st Operations of the October 2003 and April military studies; program elec- attend the ceremony should call Blue, 21st Security Forces Support Sqduadron 2004 Community College of tives; and general education. the Education Office at 556- Squadron Master Sgt. Johna Y. the Air Force graduates. The degree programs are 4064. Staff Sgt. Jamie R. Copeland, Space and Missile Graduates and their guests are designed to provide graduates The honored graduates Booker, Cheyenne Mountain Systems Center, Det. 11 invited to attend. with knowledge, skills and the- for October 2003 and April Operations Center Staff Sgt. Victor Cordero Peterson Air Force Base oretical background for 2004 are: Tech. Sgt. Tom E. Jr., 721st Security Forces Sqd. students earned 199 Communi- enhanced performance as tech- Staff Sgt. Benedict G. Borosky, AFSPC Tech. Sgt. Charles J. ty College of the Air Force nicians and NCOs. Abac, 21st Area Dental Master Sgt. Michael G. Coughlin,Retired degrees were earned by These graduates exempli- Operations Squadron Bracchi, Space Warfare Center Senior Master Sgt. Peterson Complex students, fy outstanding dedication to Master Sgt. Joseph D. Master Sgt. Sean K. Michael E. Crowley, 21st SW with 19 graduates earning two fulfillment of the Air Force Amos, 21st Logistics Brady, AFSPC Staff Sgt. Jamie R. Dana, degrees, and one earning three mission and have met the chal- Readiness Squadron Tech. Sgt. Gerald V. 21st SW degrees. lenges of today s world events Staff Sgt. Jason R.
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