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Thursday, May 13, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 48 No. 19

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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. Banda, Butler, AFSPC Master Sgt. Tad A. Davis, Each graduate will be with professionalism and pride. 2nd Space Warning Squadron Master Sgt. Kent H. AFSPC awarded an Associate of By achieving their educational Tech. Sgt. Edward E. Campbell, 21st Space Master Sgt. Craig Applied Science degree from goals, thereby enhancing pro- Barge, Retired Communications Squadron Dockum, 21st Services the Community College of the fessional and personal educa- Master Sgt. Larry D. Tech. Sgt. Lemuel L. Squadron Air Force. To earn this degree, tional development, they con- Barger, Air Force Space Campbell, Retired graduates must complete a rig- tribute to the Air Force mission Command Master Sgt. Michael W. – See CCAF, Page 7 ‘IDEAs’ reward Team Pete members By Amanda Braden in the Air Force, DoD and Federal Government. $8,777 for his idea to place tablet personal computers 21st Space Wing Manpower Awards for approved ideas range from a certificate to in emergency response vehicles for firefighters to use a $10,000 cash award. while responding to emergencies. Four Team Pete members earned cash awards Richard Cox, 21st Space Wing, received $200 Master Sgt. Edward Vigil, 137th Space Warning from the Innovative Development Through Employee for his idea to place more direction signs on the indoor Squadron at Greeley Air National Guard Station, Awareness Program in the first and second quarters of running track. Colo., saved the Air Force $50,433.57 and received this fiscal year. Mary Hight, Air Force Space Command plans $1,513 for his idea to have technicians remove and The Air Force IDEA Program is a web-based and programs, received $200 for her idea to provide replace Electronic Antenna Control Device indicator application that offers incentives to encourage military people a place to post information so it is accessible to lights instead of sending the device to the depot for and Department of Defense civilians to submit their the base population. light replacement. For more information or to submit ideas to increase efficiency and effectiveness, save Staff Sgt. Fred Itule, 21st Civil Engineer an idea, visit https://halfway.peterson. af.mil/21sw/ resources, improve processes, equipment or products Squadron, saved the Air Force $64,000 and received mo/idea.htm. CE offers water conservation tips Current watering restrictions allow paved areas. moisture better than a closely clipped people who have odd numbered ! Minimize grass areas in your lawn. addresses to water their lawns on yard, because less grass means less ! Avoid over fertilizing Tuesdays and Staurdays. Residents with water demand. your lawn. The application even numbered addresses may water on ! Mulch planting areas to retain of fertilizers increases the Wednesdays and Sundays. Lawns may moisture in the soil. Mulching also need for water. Apply fertil- be watered from midnight -- 9 a.m. or 6 helps control weeds that compete with izers that contain slow- p.m. -- midnight. Here are some water plants for water. release, water-soluble conservation tips: ! Add compost to the soil when forms of nitrogen. ! Water lawns only when needed. planting to improve its composition and ! Group plants togeth- ! Water when temperatures and it helps retain moisture. er based on similar water wind speed is at its lowest. This reduces ! Raise the lawn mower blade to needs. evaporation losses. three inches. A lawn thats cut higher (Courtesy of 21st ! Position sprinklers so that water encourages grass roots to grow deeper, Civil Engineer Squadron lands on the lawn and shrubs, not on the shades the root system and holds soil Environmental flight) SPACE OBSERVER 4 Thursday, May 13, 2004 News Briefs MOTORCYCLE SAFETY DAY SET commissary will be open. mation, call Senior Master Sgt. J.J. Christian, HQ The 21st Space Wing hosts a Motorcycle Safety FITNESS CENTER COLLECTS FOOD AFSPC Fitness Program Manager at 554-4490. Day from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 21 at the base pic- SUMMER BASEBALL REGISTRATION nic grounds. Lt. Gen. Daniel P. Leaf, Air Force Space DONATIONS The Fitness Center is collecting donations of The R. P. Lee Youth Center is taking summer Command vice commander, will lead a group of nonperishable food items through May 28 for the baseball registration for children ages 3 15. For more motorcycle riders from the Air Force Space Command Silver Key Senior Services. Silver Key Senior information, call the Youth Center at 556-5242. Headquarters building on a designated route to the base Services is an organization that helps support less for- picnic grounds. SCRAMBLE GOLF tunate senior citizens. Donations are needed through- There will be free motorcycle safety inspections A foursome golf outing is scheduled June 11 at 1 out the year. The food pantry is currently running low for anyone with a motorcycle or anyone wishing to p.m. at the Fort Carson Golf Course. The price of $65 on easy-to-prepare nonperishable food items. learn how to perform the inspections. Several motorcy- includes green fees, cart and lunch. For more infor- cle vendors from around the community will be there to CCAF SCHEDULES GRADUATION mation or to sign up, call the Colorado Springs show off their motorcycles and safety equipment. The 2004 Community College of the Air Force Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., at 719- The Air Force Academy Band Blue Steel graduation ceremony begins at 2 p.m. May 21 at the 963-8969. ensemble will provide entertainment. The booster club Enlisted Club. Graduates and their guests are encour- AFCEA LUNCHEON SET from the 21st Civil Engineering Squadron will be sell- aged to attend. Graduates planning to attend should The Armed Forces Communications and ing food and drinks, come on out and enjoy the band call the Education Office at 556-4064. Electronics Association is holding a luncheon May 20 and grab a bite to eat. at the Enlisted Club. Jake Henry, NORAD/NORTH- Everyone with valid access to Peterson Air Force FITNESS CENTER CONSTRUCTION SET COM programs and resources director, will speak Base is invited to attend and learn from certified The Fitness and Sports Center is building a sec- about NORAD/NORTHCOM capabilities and require- motorcycle instructors with many years of teaching ond level over the dumbbell room for storage and to ments. The luncheon will recognize the 2004 Science and riding experience. For more information or if you reinforce the floor of the Health and Wellness Center Fair winners from local schools. The cost is $12. For would like to ride with General Leaf, call Tech. Sgts. unit above the free weight room. Construction is esti- more information or to make a reservation, call Judy Don Finley or Terrell Grant at 556-4956. mated to be completed July 19. During that time, the dumbbell room will be moved to share half of the Arnold at 277-4028 or Judee Albert at 277-4007. CITY CELEBRATES ARMED FORCES Spinning Room. PARKING LOT CLOSURE SCHEDULED DAY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The lodging office parking lot is closed until The Interquest Rotary Club and the Colorado midnight May 23. For more information, call Ernie Springs Chamber of Commerce will host an Armed AVAILABLE Branch at 556-1422. Forces Day ceremony Saturday at Memorial Park. This Service members, their families and veterans can free event features flyovers, games, prizes and more. now search for scholarships online. To search for FTAC ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING For more information, visit http://www.join-r-forces- scholarships, visit http://www.military.com/Education/ SCHEDULED day.org. ScholarShip/newsearch. The next First Term Airmen Center Advisory BUILDING RENOVATION SET CLINIC ROOF CONSTRUCTION Council Meeting will be 3:45 p.m. May 27 in the Msiions Support Center, Room 1052. Renovation on the front entrance of the Mission The work on the 21st Medical Group roof has Commanders, first sergeants, superintendents, Support building began Monday and are scheduled to been postponed for two weeks. The new project supervisors, and other interested members of Team last until Aug. 3. A temporary sidewalk built around completion date is May 28. Pete are invited. For further information, call Master the construction area allows access to the front FIT-TO-FIGHT RUN SCHEDULED Sgt. Kristin Clark at 556-9158. entrance to the building. For more information, call Ernie Branch at 556-1422. Gen.Lance W. Lord, commander Air Force Space ENLISTED INSTRUCTORS NEEDED Command, will lead all uniformed members of The Air Force ROTC program has instructor MED GROUP ANNOUNCES CLOSURE AFSPC Headquarters in a Spring Fit-to-Fight 1.5 openings for technical and master sergeants. The 21st Medical Group Clinic closes at 12:30 mile run. The event will be held 10 a.m. May 13 For more information, call 1-800-522-0033, Ext. p.m. June 3 for training. The refill pharmacy at the starting at the base parade grounds. For more infor- 2352. Chapel Schedule Protestant Worship Services: Catholic Liturgical Service, 6:30 p.m. Sat. Weekday Mass, 11:35 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, (except Monday) **For more information - 8 a.m. Sun. Saturdays, 5 p.m. Call the chapel at 556-4442 for Sunday School 9:35 a.m. Sun. Sundays, 9:30 a.m. available chapel programs. Contemporary/Inspirational Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m. Service, 11 a.m. Sun. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 13, 2004 5 www.peterson.af.mil News 21st Space Wing celebrates 15th anniversary The 21st Space Wing activated these distinguished flying ated and managed ground Our new organization reflects the way May 15, 1992. This event is significant in units in order to preserve and space-based sensors, had the Air Force will look in the 90s self- the history of space because the 21st SW essential Air Force heritage. activated on Jan. 1, 1983. contained wings which include their own has become the largest military space For example, during a four- The 3d Space Support Wing, organic support groups and focus on the wing in the world, according to the 21st month aerial campaign over which acted as host base for operational employment of air and space SW History office. Japan in 1945, the 21st Peterson and Cheyenne power, according to the 21st SW History The new space wing received the scored more than 60 con- Mountain Air Force Bases, Office. lineage and honors of the 21st Tactical firmed aerial victories and now Cheyenne Mountain Air General Kutyna further commented Fighter Wing (1979-1992), the 21st had two aces, Maj. Harry Force Station, had activated that a larger wing and a larger history Composite Wing (1966-1979), the 21st Crimm and Capt. Willis Matthews, Oct. 15, 1986. Both inactivating wings had been achieved with the merger, and Tactical Fighter Wing (1958-1960), the according to the 21st SW History Office. received Air Force Outstanding Unit The 21st will carry that heritage for- 21st Fighter Bomber Wing (1953-1958), The personnel and equipment of Awards, according to the 21st SW ward into, very appropriately, the 21st the 21st Fighter Group (1944-1946) and the 21st Space Wing resulted from a History Office. Century, according to the 21st SW the 21st Bombardment Group (1942- merger between two other units, the 1st Gen. Donald J. Kutyna, Air Force History Office. 1943). Air Staff decided to grant the new Space Wing and the 3d Space Support Space Command commander, and pre- (Information courtesy of the 21st space wing the lineage and honors of Wing. The 1st Space Wing, which oper- siding official, spoke at the ceremony, Space Wing History Office)

retraining must be implemented to maintain a bal- lowing enlisted aide openings: Kadena Air Base, Personnel Corner ance of Air Force enlisted specialties. The involun- Japan, Aviano AB, Italy and Randolph AFB, Texas. tary phase will be implemented only for those The report no later than date is June 30. Occupational, educational grants available AFSCS that did not meet retraining out-targets under Applications will be accepted until May 17 from In August 2003, the base formed a partnership with phase I. For more information, call the base retrain- career Airmen, senior airman through master ser- the Pikes Peak Workforce Center to provide funding ing manager at 556-7400. geant. Applications should include a copy of the last for military spouses and civilian employees to Command screening board to meet The five enlisted performance reports, a resume, two 8- expand their employment skills. This $2.7 million CY04 Command Screening Board meets Aug. 16 at inch by 10-inch photographs in service dress and a grant offers occupational, computer-based, on-the- Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, to select candidates letter of recommendation from your commander and job and educational training certification through to compete for wing and group commander positions command chief. local educational institutions. People may qualify if for the next assignment cycle. Eligible officers will Packages should be prepared in accordance they are a military spouse who was working at the receive a notification letter, career brief, CSB guide- with Air Force Instruction 36-2123, Management of sponsors last duty station and is currently unem- line sheet, and an acknowledgement and intent Enlisted Aides, and mailed to Senior Master Sgt. ployed due to relocation, or is a civil service employ- memo by June 18. Gary Murdock, AFSLMO Crystal Plaza 6, Suite ee currently in a reduction in force status. For more Officers must go to their MPF and acknowl- 500, 2221 S. Clark St., Arlington, Va. 22202. information, call the Peterson Family Support Center edge their selection by July 7 and must provide a let- MSS receives Air Force awards The 21st at 556-6141. ter of intent by July 27. Mission Support Squadron Civilian Personnel flight NCO retraining enters Phase II The Fiscal Enlisted aides needed The Air Force Senior received the Middle to Large Central CPF of the year 2004 NCO Retraining Program Phase II has entered Leadership Management Office is looking for enthu- award and the Education Center received the Nathan involuntary phase implementation I. Due to the low siastic, mature and professional applicants with the Altschuler for Excellence in Education Programs voluntary retraining rate, phase II involuntary right attitude and strong culinary skills to fill the fol- award. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 13, 2004 7 www.peterson.af.mil News – CCAF, from Page 3 Squadron Luvisi, 21st Mission Support Christopher M. Perricone, 13th Spadaro, 721st MSG Tech. Sgt. William J. Squadron ASOS Master Sgt. Dean A. Staff Sgt. Christa L. Hughes, AFSPC Staff Sgt. James B. Master Sgt. Page E. Walker, 21st MOF Duknoski, 21st Maintenance Staff Sgt. Timothy W. Mallard Jr., 21st MDOS Pinkney, CMOC Master Sgt. Teresa M. Operations Flight Hulmes, 21st SCS Tech. Sgt. Aljavan Martin Staff Sgt. Brandy D. Ward, U.S. NORTHCOM Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Dye, Staff Sgt. Maria Theresa P. Jr., 21st Civil Engineer Powers, SWC Staff Sgt. Catherine C. 21st Medical Support Squadron Ibanez, 21st Medical Support Squadron Senior Airman Tanisha A. Warman, 21st MSS Staff Sgt. Cari D. Ellis, Sqaudron Master Sgt. James H. Pryor, 21st LRS Master Sgt. William Warr, 21st Aeromedical Dental Tech. Sgt. Gregory N. McLain III, North American Staff Sgt. Paul G. Rayman 2nd SWS Squadron Jensen, 21st Contracting Aerospace Defense Jr., 21st OSS Tech. Sgt. Shane E. Staff Sgt. Melanie Squadron Staff Sgt. Aimee A. Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey A. Warye, PNCOA Epperson, separated Staff Sgt. Melissa B. McLaren, 21st ADOS Reasoner, SWC Staff Sgt. Janna S. Wesley, Staff Sgt. Brandy M. Johnson, SWC Staff Sgt. Molly R. Miller, Senior Airman Kathryn D. AFSPC Fleer-Williams, 21st SCS Tech. Sgt. Richard C. 21st SW Romer, NORAD Staff Sgt. Sheryl L. Master Sgt. Bobby M. Johnson, AFSPC Master Sgt. Todd L. Tech. Sgt. Margaret A. Wilcox, SMC, Det. 11 Hamilton, U.S. Northern Master Sgt. Phillip N. Miller, SMC, Det. 11 Ryan, 21st Operations Group Tech. Sgt. Jennifer D. Command Jordan, Peterson NCO Academy Tech. Sgt. William F. Staff Sgt. Shavon E. Williams, 21st MDOS Master Sgt. Larry A. Tech. Sgt. Timothy B. Miller, SWC Salausa, AFSPC Master Sgt. Sonya Y. Harrison, U.S. NORTHCOM Kasper, U.S. NORTHCOM Staff Sgt. Gerald E. Staff Sgt. Melissa D. Williams, 21st Maintenance Senior Airman Joni S. Master Sgt. Jaimie E. Mishloney, 1st Space Control Sanchez, 21st Mission Support Group Haston, 21st Medical Group King, SWC Squadron Group Staff Sgt. Diana M. Staff Sgt. Brandy L. Master Sgt. Paul B. Tech. Sgt. Gregory P. Master Sgt. Douglas J. Wilson, 21st OSS Heckard, U.S. NORTHCOM Laspee, SWC Morgan, CMOC Sanderson, AFSPC Master Sgt. Richard A. Master Sgt. Corey G. Master Sgt. John K. Staff Sgt. Diane K. Master Sgt. Rey C. Wiltberger, 21st OG Hewitt, 821st Air Base Group Lenon, U.S. NORTHCOM Newkirk, 21st SVS Santacruz, SMC, Det. 11 Master Sgt. Robert D. Staff Sgt. Amy L. Hilbun, Master Sgt. Todd L. Master Sgt. Shawn L. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey G. Woods, AFSPC 13th Air Support Operations Lokey, 21st SFS Ooley, AFSPC Sharpmack, 21st SFS Staff Sgt. Barbara Zagar, Squadron Master Sgt. Richard A. Senior Airman Jeffery B. Staff Sgt. Jerome K. Shell, 21st ADOS Master Sgt. Kirk D. Lopez, U.S. NORTHCOM Patrick, 13th ASOS Oper 21st MOF Senior Airman Michelle Holland, 821st ABG Tech. Sgt. Daniel Lucero, Tech. Sgt. Douglas L. Staff Sgt. Vanessa G. Soto, R. Zeller, 21st CONS Staff Sgt. Clinton Hubbell, PNCOA Peacock, 21st SCS U.S. NORTHCOM (Courtesy of Education 721st Communica-tions Master Sgt. Ronald L. Airman 1st Class Master Sgt. John D. Office) The new Air Force Uniform Know the facts. Visit http://www.af.mil/uniform/# Your link to frequently asked questions, letters, and photos. SPACE OBSERVER 8 Thursday, May 13, 2004 News Peterson NCOA celebrates 20th anniversary In December 1983, recognizing the need to have Academy challenges she undertook, she increased the the school expanded from six to nine flights. its own institution where NCOs could develop and curriculum by standing up the new NCO Preparatory In January 2001, Chief Master Sgt. Alexander M. refine their skills, Maj. Gen. Ralph E. Spraker, 1st Course for senior airman. Reyna took over as commandant. At this time the Space Wing commander, requested a professional mil- More classrooms and staff were needed to meet school was relocated to temporary facilities in a ware- itary education center here. At its inception, the goal the rising demand for NCO PME. Originally housed in house as the school was expanded. The ribbon was cut of the Air Force Space Command NCO PME Center the Education Center here, it quickly became apparent on the newly expanded building in January 2002. This was to make good NCOs better! The intent of the a larger facility was needed. The PME Center moved increased the student load from 90 to 135 per class. Center was to provide all three phases of enlisted to its current location, Bldg. 1142 Oct. 8, 1991. April of 2003 welcomed the seventh and current PME: NCO Orientation, NCO Leadership School and The PME Center was dedicated in memory of commandant of the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, NCO Academy. Medal of Honor recipient, Tech. Sgt. Forrest L. Vosler Chief Master Sgt. Aliquippa D. Allen. Established in May 1984, the Air Force Space Sept. 9, 1992. Sergeant Vosler was an NCO who set an Since the schools doors originally opened in Command Leadership School was the first approved example of courage and dedication, for all NCOs. 1985, more than 10,000 NCOs have graduated from step in General Spraker s vision. The next step Although Sergeant Vosler passed in February 1992, his the Forrest L. Vosler PME Academy. In 20 years, it has occurred when Chief Master Sgt. Lincoln D. Jeffus wife, Virginia Vosler, cut the ribbon opening the doors marked many firsts: First Air Force ALS graduation, became the first commandant with two classrooms, a to the new Forrest L. Vosler PME Center. first female commandant of an NCO Academy and staff of five, and a student body of 31. The first grad- In November 1993, NCO Academies realigned through 2003 the only NCO Academy to have been uation held another milestone when Navy Petty under the new College for Enlisted Professional commanded solely by enlisted commandants. Officer Timothy M. Foran became the first Naval Education. This event brought about a new era for the Through numerous changes in its short history, the graduate. enlisted PME realignment and the Forrest L. Vosler Forrest L. Vosler NCO PME Center continues its tra- As times changed, the Air Force changed, and the PME Center. The Airman Leadership School became dition of excellence. We make good NCOs better. PME center experienced similar growth. part of the 21st Space Wing, Mission Support At 10:15 a.m. May 20, the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Leadership changed hands and the second com- Squadron and was relocated back to the Education Academy celebrates 20 years of excellence here. The mandant, Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Ball, was appoint- Center. This realignment enabled the NCO Academy staff and students of class 04-4, invite Team Pete to ed. He continued the quest to enhance and educate the to increase its student capacity to 90 students. come out and celebrate this wonderful occasion. The enlisted corps. In June 1996, Chief Canjar passed the baton of final graduation ceremony for class 04-4 takes place at In June 1991, Chief Master Sgt. Deborah S. leadership to Chief Master Sgt. Rodney E. Ellison, the the flagpole directly in front of the Forrest L. Vosler Canjar took the helm at the PME center. She was the current Command Chief for Air Combat Command. NCO Academy, across the street from the base Fitness first female enlisted commandant in the Air Force. In Chief Master Sgt. Anthony M. Mira assumed the Center. addition to the many NCO Leadership School and duties of commandant in July 1998. Under his tenure, (Courtesy of the Peterson NCOA) Enlisted Against Drunk Driving Protecting you and your family members by providing a safe alternative to drinking and driving. Please call us! Fri. - Sat. 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. Phone: 719-556-6384 or 55 NO DUI SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 13, 2004 9 www.peterson.af.mil Commentary Military spouse employment relocation program By Susan Golden long enough to pursue your goals. your choice. To be eligible, you must comprehensive assessment that identi- Community Resource Consultant If thats the case, you may be be the spouse of an active-duty mili- fies your strengths and areas of oppor- interested in the Military Spouse tary member, have lost your job at your tunity, education and training certifi- You relocated but your job didn t! Grant. previous base of assignment due to a cates through local education institu- We know the many sacrifices you have It offers funding for training and permanent change of station within the tions, computer-based training and on- made and continue to make for your education to make you more employ- last five years or are currently unem- the-job training and many employment country by supporting your husband or ment ready. ployed or underemployed and have not related workshops. wife. The Peterson Family Support held a full-time position paying the A weekly Job/Employment You may have given up educa- Center has partnered with the Pikes same or higher salary than your previ- Orientation is held at 1 p.m. Thursdays tional and career opportunities to fol- Peak Workforce Center to offer ous job. in the Mission Support Center. low your spouse to the next assigment resources to expand your job skills and Some of the programs offered For more information, call or have never been settled in one place enable you to pursue the career path of through the Military Spouse Grant are: 556-6141. It’s coming – are you ready? Seventeen days and counting... SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 13, 2004 11 www.peterson.af.mil News cerns. However, rest assured, our professional securi- The Colorado Springs Police Department responded ty forces treat each incident seriously. and issued a summons for driving with a suspended EAGLE EYES – April 28 license. Security forces received an Eagle Eyes report SHOPLIFTING – May 3 from the law enforcement desk at the Visitors Center. Security forces responded to the Base Exchange, The caller reported a woman stated that she needed to where two shoplifting suspects were being detained for speak with a general because government planes and using a five-finger discount on five compact discs and satellites were affecting her communications. makeup totaling $61.39. CSPD responded and issued a VEHICLE VANDALIZATION – April 28 summons for shoplifting to both of the boneheads. The following real-life events with real individu- Security forces responded to the thrift shop ALARMING TRENDS CONTINUE: als from around Peterson are to inform you of crimes, where a person reported that someone caused damage In addition to these entries, there continue to be accidents and events occurring on base. These entries to her vehicle. The sneaky snake smashed one of the too many false alarm activations on base. Among those are from hundreds recorded in the Peterson Police car windows and fled the scene. noted this week were three activations due to human Blotter: DEFIANT DRIVER – May 1 error. **Editor s note: Although the Space Observer A security forces member called the SFCC to ** If you have any information on a crime or any staff may make light of blotter entries, the intent is to have a driver s license checked. A background check of these blotter entries, report it to security forces at call attention to our security and law enforcement con- revealed that the dufus driver had a suspended license. 556-4000. WELCOME TO THE AIR FORCE

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CROSS INTO THE BLUE The complete Airman’s Manual is And that’s just the beginning. Once you enlist, you’ll also receive a good starting salary with regular pay raises, tax- now available online! Browse free housing and food allowances. Not to mention opportu- sections for review or test your nities for higher education and full retirement benefits after 20 years of service. Visit our Web site at AIRFORCE.COM knowledge of today’s or call 1-800-423-USAF. Air Force with online quizzes. By Senior Master Sgt. Ty Foster The 20th Space Control Squadron earned Staff Sgt. David Kisner and Senior ability to identify and engage a variety of 21st Space Wing Public Affairs top honors as the Best Space Operations Airman Jon McCullar from the 21st Space enemy targets at varying distances in a hostile Crew. Winning crewmembers are: Capt. Communications Squadron are the No. 2 Space environment. Last week, Iron Mike and Team 21 Jennifer Berger, Staff Sgt. Robert Widrick and Communications Team in AFSPC. Guardian Challenge assesses Air Force emerged victorious from this year s Guardian Airman 1st Class Jennifer McCord. This team, Staff Sgt Jason Shaw and Airman 1st Space Commands mission readiness as teams Challenge 2004 competition held at along with Capt. Michael Bruno and Tech. Sgt. Class Frederick Guild from the 21st Services from throughout the command challenge each Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., bringing Kenneth DeFeo, from the 137th Space Warning Squadron are the No. 2 Chef s Team in AFSPC other to determine which unit is the best of the home the Aldridge Trophy for Best Space Squadron at Greeley Air National Guard and ranked No. 1 in the Immersion Heater best in their respective fields. The competition Operations Wing. Station, Colo., brought the title of Best Space Category. provides the testing ground for the combat During the awards banquet, Brig. Gen. Operations Team home for the 21st Space Staff Sgt. Matthew Tussey from the 137th capabilities key to Americas space and missile Douglas M. Fraser, director of Air and Space Wing. SWS at Greeley ANGS, Greeley Colo., professionals while investing in esprit de corps. Operations at Headquarters Air Force Space To win the Aldridge, Team 21 put up a brought home the AFSPC Sharpshooter Award. Complete score listings and additional Command, said, Tonight, we honor you the solid showing in all categories entered. Other The award recognizes the individual competitor information on the competition can be found finest space and missile professionals in the Team 21 Guardian Challenge 2004 members with the highest marksmanship rating. The at: http://www.vandenberg.af.mil /guardian- world. and their accomplishments are: Marksmanship event measures the competitors challenge.

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ABOVE: Team 21 members celebrate after their success at Guardian Challenge. Fellow Team Pete members turned out to greet the competi- tors on the flight line after their Aldridge Trophy win. RIGHT: Staff Sgt. Matthew Tussey, from the 137th Security Forces Flight, Greeley Colo., aggress opposing forces during the Security Forces Competition for Guardian Challenge May 4. Guardian Challenge, the world’s premier space and missile competition, is a four-day event hosted annually at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., to test the wartime readiness of Air Force Space Command’s finest professionals in the spacelift, ICBM operations, communica- Photo by Senior Airman Nicole Warren tions, maintenance, helicopter operations, ABOVE: Senior Airman Jon McCullar generates a digital test signal to send over a security forces, and chef food preparation dis- line to analyze the quality of the circuit as part of the Guardian Challenge ciplines. Communications competition. BELOW: Flight Sergeant Ken Callaghan and Corporal Andy Leckey, Royal Air Force Fylingdales, compete at their home station as part of the Guardian Challenge Operations Team.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Edmund K. Gibbons III Airman 1st Class Frederick Guild and Staff Sgt. Jason Shaw from 21st Services Squadron, run with an assembled M2 burner during the timed Chefs M2 Burner Event at Guardian Challenge May 3.

Photo by Airman 1st Class Edmund K. Gibbons III Photo courtsey of 21st Operations Support Squadron SPACE OBSERVER 14 Thursday, May 13, 2004 News

This Week Today ! Raft Guide training begins at Outdoor Recreation for those at It’s a wrap least 18 years old. ! Going Overseas Briefing, 8-9 By Margie Arnold 21st Services Squadron a.m. at the Mission Support Center, Room 1016. After a good work- ! Smooth Move Briefing, 9- out at the Fitness Center 11:30 a.m. at the MSC, Room or lap swims at the Aquatics Center, you 1016. may want a good lunch that fits a healthy Friday: lifestyle. That good lunch is ! Social Hour, 5-7 p.m. at the closer than you think. Enlisted Club Low-carb wraps are now available at the Bowling Saturday: Center and at the ! Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. at the Enlisted Club. Bowling Center. The Bowling Center offers Tuesday: low-carb wheat wraps: chicken ! Sponsorship Training, 7:30- Caesar, tuna 8:30 a.m. in the MSC, Room 1016. wrap and the Photo by Margie Arnold Southwestern ! Car Buying, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Folks at the Fitness Center sample a new Fit to Go lunch beef wrap. which includes low-carb wraps from the Bowling Center. at the MSC, Room 1016. Each one is 11 grams of net makes it a quick and The wraps have only 6 grams of carbs, Wednesday: carbs. Wraps healthy lunch stop and you can have it with fries or a side ! Preseparation Briefing 8-9 a.m. include celery after your workout. salad. For folks on a low-carb diet, these and carrot Enlisted Club wraps are great. in the MSC, Room 1016. This is a sticks. You can Manager Garry For Fit-to-Fight warriors, this food mandatory briefing for those retir- also get a chef Shaffer said they is fit to eat so you stay trim and hard to ing or separating from the military. salad and have also jumped on beat. choice of low-calorie dressing. The the low-carb bandwagon. Don t worry. If you love high- May 20: wraps and chef salad are available right Customers can now have that carb, high-calorie foods, they have that inside the door at the counter. That specialty sandwich as a wrap instead. too. ! Play Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Youth Center. ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU ! Career Marketing, 8 a.m.-noon Friday Saturday Sunday at the MSC, Room 1016. Today Lunch: Dinner: Brunch: Brunch: Lunch: Mexican Baked Chicken Lasagna Helpful Numbers Crispy Baked Chicken Tuna and Noodles Herbed Baked Swiss Steak with Tomato Spaghetti with Meat Cajun Meat Loaf Sauerbraten Chicken Sauce Sauce ! Family Advocacy 556-8943 Ribeye Steak Chicken Breast Parmesan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Stuffed Green Pepper Sweet Italian Sausage Baked Potatoes Au Gratin Potato Baked Macaroni and Mashed Potatoes ! Education Center 556-4064 Southern Fried Catfish Mashed Potatoes Steamed Rice Cheese Broccoli Polonaise Black-eyed Peas with Broccoli Cauliflower Combo ! Library 556-7462 Steamed Rice Cauliflower Rice French Style Peas Peas Corn on the Cob Italian Style Baked Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Fried Cabbage ! Community Center 556-7671 Spanish Style Beans Beans Fresh Sweet Potatoes Peas and Carrots ! Aquatics Center 556-4608 Mixed Vegetables ! Fitness Center 556-4462 Peas Monday Tuesday Wednesday ! Officers’ Club 556-4181 Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Lunch: Dinner: Roast Loin of Pork Chili Mac Pot Roast Country Captain Teriyaki Chicken Beef Sukiyaki Barbecue Ham ! Enlisted Club 556-4194 Jaegersnitzel with Beef Cannelloni Baked Stuff Fish Chicken Veal Parmesan Szechwan Steak ! Youth Center 556-7220 Mushroom Sauce Southern Fried Roast Loin Of Pork Meat Loaf Salmon Cakes Chicken Turkey and Glazed Cornish Hen Chicken Oven Brown Turkey a-La-King Filipino Rice Sweet and Sour Noodles ! Family Support 556-6141 Potato Halves Cottage Fried Potatoes Steamed Rice Parsley Buttered Pork Beef Ball Orange Rice Potatoes Steamed Rice Mashed Potatoes Potatoes Steamed Rice Stroganoff ! Red Cross 556-9201 Carrots Mashed Potatoes Cauliflower Combo Harvard Beets Fried Cabbage Pork Fried Rice Egg Noodles Steamed Squash Succotash Mustard Greens Succotash Simmered Pinto Fried Cabbage Mashed Potatoes ! Outdoor Recreation 556-4487 Glazed Carrots Green Beans with Okra and Tomato Mixed Vegetable Glazed Carrots Calico Corn Beans Peas Mushroom Gumbo Vegetable Stir Fry Spinach ! Golf Course 556-7810 Corn Combo Lima Beans SPACE OBSERVER 16 Thursday, May 13, 2004 Around the Air Force Long-awaited World War II Memorial opens By Thom Robinson 11th Wing Public Affairs

WASHINGTON Almost 50 years after the Greatest Generation saved the world, a grateful nation paid its respects to the 16 million Americans who served freedoms cause with the opening of the World War II Memorial here April 29. While the official dedication cer- emony for the landmark will not occur until May 29, National Park Service officials decided on a soft opening for a number of reasons. The primary reason being the number of surviving World War II veterans is dwindling, and about 1,100 of them pass away every day, officials said. From idea to completion, the World War II Memorial has taken almost 20 years to be realized. In 1993, President Bill Clinton signed the bill authorizing the memorial to be built. In 1995, the memorial site was dedicated and construction began in September 2001. Early on, project critics were con- cerned about the size and placement of the proposed memorial distracting Photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi from other landmarks in the area, but WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. James G. Roche (right), visits with members of the Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society at the newly opened World War II Memorial May 3. The society, formed in 1964 by former B-17 those fears seem to have been unwar- pilot Ralph Patton (center in hat), comprises both U.S. Airmen who successfully evaded capture after bailing out of ranted, officials said. Many who have their aircraft over Europe in World War II and a number of the European civilians who helped them. previewed the new memorial have praised its design, placement and the Lincoln Memorial and the wreaths and 4,000 gold stars each gratitude, pride and patriotism. It is appropriateness, officials said. Washington Monument. It features star representing 100 military deaths. everything a memorial to the heroism The monument design includes granite pillars, a large paved plaza, arcs Some people who have visited the displayed by the Greatest Generation sweeping views both east and west of of stone, low waterfalls, bronze memorial said it inspires reflection, should be. SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, May 13, 2004 17 www.peterson.af.mil Sports Intramural Volleyball standings Final standings Recreation league 1. DET 4 AFOTEC 10 2 Sports Shorts Competitive league WL 1. HQAFSPC/XO 6 2 2. 21 OG/OSS 6 4 3. AFSPC/CSS 7 5 WALL CLIMBING GOLF TOURNAMENT 2. Team Colorado 5 3 Climbing Wall Safety Classes are 3. 21 SCS/SCMTR 5 3 4. AFSPC/IG 5 6 SCHEDULED 5. ARSTART 5 6 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:30 a.m. The Air Force Sergeants 4. 21 CES/CEOW 4 4 Wednesdays in the Fitness Center. For 5. HQ AFSPC/XP 0 8 6. Team Colorado 5 7 Association will host a Golf 7. 21 CONS/LGCA 4 7 more information, call 556-1515. Tournament 8 a.m. May 21 at the golf 8. 21 SCS/SCBBC 2 7 OPEN CLIMBING course. For more information, visit Open climbing for certified http://www.afsa1181.org. climbers is 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. SOCCER FIELD Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 556-1515. CONSTRUCTION SET The soccer field will be closed TAE KWON DO until June 16 for seeding. Softball field Tae kwon do classes are 6-7 p.m. No. 4 can be used for soccer. Tuesdays and Thursdays for children ages 7 to 12, and 7-8 p.m. for people YOUTH SPORTS SHORTS: ages 13 and older. Cost is $40 per For more information on Youth month for the first family member, and Sports events, call 556-5242. $30 per month for additional family BASEBALL REGISTRATION members. For more information, call Youth Baseball registration ends 556-1515. Friday. Practice takes place 5-8 p.m. the BACK-TO-BASICS CIRCUIT week of May 24. COURSE AMERICA’S KID RUNS The Back-to-Basics Circuit Americas Kid Runs is scheduled Course is 11 a.m. Mondays, 5:10 p.m. for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fitness Tuesdays, 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. Center track. Wednesdays, and 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. PITCH, HIT, RUN Fridays. The course features 15 exercis- Pitch, Hit, Run is scheduled for 4 es and self-paced cardiovascular train- p.m. Saturday on the youth baseball ing. fields. INTRAMURAL VOLLEYBALL NIGHT HOOPS Intramural volleyball games are Night Hoops takes place from 8- Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 10 p.m. on the second and fourth a.m.- 2 p.m. and from 5-9 p.m. For Photo by Senior Airman Shawn Clements Saturday nights of each month in the more information, call 556-1515. Lino Alvarez, a fitness trainer, lifts weights at the Fitness Center. R.P. Lee Youth Center gym. SPACE OBSERVER 18 Thursday, May 13, 2004 Commentary Riders: Stay alive, join the club By Senior Master Sgt. Ty Foster skull. The roadway wins. Jumper, Air Force Chief of Staff, is par- briefings, discussions and training, rid- 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Micro-seconds tick by like hours ticularly keen on is a motorcyclist men- ing together is where the rubber meets as you instinctively roll off of the throt- toring program. the road for true mentoring. It s 80 degrees outside a perfect tle and apply both brakes. The rider in In his Feb. 27 Chief s Sight During the rides, everyone will day for a ride into the mountains. You front of you isn t as fortunate. Hes too Picture entitled Motorcycle Safety: wear the protective equipment and make a few phone calls to a few of your close to your crashing cohort. In the Each Rider A Mentor, General Jumper clothing required by Air Force riding buddies and set up a rendezvous blink of an eye, hes launched airborne describes the program as one that will Instruction 91-207 which includes: a at a local drive-in restaurant. when his bike collides with the first provide motorcycle operators the Department of Transportation-approved As you roll up on your leather-clad riders sliding motorcycle. opportunity to work together to maxi- helmet, goggles or face shield, long- biker buds, you notice they re strapping A cloud of dust envelopes the sec- mize their skills, reduce their chances sleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered their helmets down on their motorcy- ond rider when he hits the ground hard. for mishaps and have fun in the gloves, pants, sturdy shoes or boots, and cles. This is the first time you ve seen You re stopped now, right next to the process. reflective materials at night. them do this so you ask, Whats up? first guy no ambulance required, he s The motorcycle mentorship pro- but riding with them and pro- Colorados a no-helmet law state, dead. gram falls right in line with another Air viding camaraderie will do the most right? one friend says. Your second friend is alive. You Force initiative designed to reduce Air good, Sergeant Dockum said. We pro- Well, yeah, but, you respond. can tell by his screaming. Force two-wheeled vehicle mishaps. mote safety through the rides. And before you can straighten your fel- Thirty minutes later, you watch as In his Sight Picture, General The next club meeting is at 2:30 low military motorcycle riders out, the ambulance rolls off. You finish your Jumper outlined, in broad strokes, an p.m. May 20 in the Enlisted Club they re on their bikes and in traffic on account of the crash by signing the state Air Force-wide network of motorcycle lounge. Among the topics of discussion their way up the Rockies to take on the troopers report. clubs to foster relationships between are: membership, first ride details and twisties. It seems like a 1,000 questions are riders who have been riding in an area Motorcycle Safety Day on May 21. As you race to keep up, you won- running through your mind. But, the for years and those new to the area or Meetings are slated to be held twice per der how you re going to approach your one that crops up the most is How new to riding. month. friends about how their risky behavior could this have been prevented? Team Pete heeded General For more information about the violates Air Force and Department of Motorcycle crashes, or mishaps in Jumpers call by forming The Pikes club or how to be a motorcycle mentor, Defense rules those same rules each Air Force lingo, happen. Peak Freedom Riders, a private organi- contact Sergeant Dockum at 556-7955 of us swore to uphold when we entered There are those riders out there zation of base riders. or e-mail him at craig.dockum@peter- the Air Force. who say, There are two kinds of riders. We are motivated to reach out to son.af.mil. Confrontation is never fun, but Those who ve been in a crash and those the younger or less experienced riders, Remember, if you re a motorcycle that doesn t make it any less necessary. who are going to be in a crash. Thats said Master Sgt. Craig Dockum, club rider who s in the military, wear a helmet Reality rears its ugly head as one not far from the truth. president and first sergeant for the 21st and all of the other protective equip- of your buddies, two bikes ahead of However, there are measures we, Services Squadron. ment whether you re on or off base. you, hits some pea-sized gravel as he DoD riders, can take to mitigate the The club is open to anyone And join the club, because, as Gen. enters a tight turn. His front tire wash- effects of a crash or even reduce the assigned to Peterson Air Force Base and Lance W. Lord, commander of Air Force es out. The only thing between your likelihood of one occurring. Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. Space Command, likes to say, Safety is friends brain and the roadway is his One such measure Gen. John P. And while meetings include safety an attitude get one!