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Thursday, July 29, 2010 www.csmng.com Vol. 4 No. 30 Base Briefs Memorial for 4 SOPS lieutenant Claims against the estate With deepest regrets to the family of 1st Lt Mark A. Moret, deceased. If anyone has claims against the estate of Lieutenant Moret, 4th Space Operations Squadron, please contact Capt. Nathan Bertino at 719-567-3548. Change in Enoch Rd. Gate The Enoch Rd. Gate hours have changed. The new hours are Monday through Thursday 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 7:15 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 7:15 a.m. to 10 p.m. These times include holidays and down days. Cadet sponsors needed The Air Force Academy Cadet Sponsor Office is seeking sponsors for the Class of 2014. Officers O-3 and above and enlisted E-6 and above who are at least 28 years old, either active duty or retired, are eligible to be cadet sponsors; Civil Service employees GS- 05 and above, or the equivalent pay band, are also eligible. The first opportunity for the Class of 2014 to be with their sponsors is Doolie Day Out on Aug. 7, so please sign up today. If U.S. Air Force Photo/David Ahlswede you are interested in becoming a cadet Lt. Col. Douglas Schiess, 4th Space Operations Squadron commander, speaks at the memorial ceremony for 1st Lt. Mark Moret, a 4 SOPS satellite vehicle operator, sponsor, please contact the Cadet July 23. Lieutenant Moret was remembered for his calming demeanor and ability to diffuse a tense situation with humor. Sponsor Office at 333-2727 or via e- mail at [email protected] By Senior Airman Erica Picariello crowd of a bigger picture. to diffuse a tense situation with humor. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs “There is a time for everything, and a sea- “We were getting evaluated and I’d heard AFSPC AFSO21 Training More than 175 Airmen and civilians son for every activity under heaven: a time the evaluator was particularly tough,” said solemnly filed into the Peterson Air Force to be born and a time to die, a time to plant Captain Anderson. “I said to Mark, ‘I hope Schedule Base Chapel to honor the life of a 4th Space and a time to uproot,” the Schriever chaplain the colonel doesn’t bite my head off!’ and The following are Air Force Smart Operations Squadron lieutenant July 23. emphasized. “God lays out all of the season Mark promptly unzipped the front pocket of Operations for the 21st Century train- Whispers were silenced as Chaplain (Maj.) of life and we have experienced all these in his flight suit, pulled out a packet of ketchup ing opportunities: Glenn Gresham called the room to its feet as abundance. There has been a lot of weeping and said, ‘I hear the colonel hates ketchup — 8-Step 2-Day Workshop: Sept 1-2, a folded flag was presented to 1st Lt. Mark but also a lot of laughter while remembering so, just rub this on your head and he won’t 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., SERCO Services Moret’s, 4 SOPS satellite vehicle operator, Mark as a child and his time at 4 SOPS.” go near you.’” Inc near Peterson AFB, CO family. Capt. Mark Anderson, 4 SOPS maintenance Congruent with his sense of humor, some — Green Belt Familiarization Chaplain Gresham’s invocation from flight commander, remembered Lieutenant See Memorial page 9 Training: Sept 14-17, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ecclesiastes’ third chapter reminded the Moret for his calming demeanor and ability SERCO Services Inc near Peterson AFB, Colo. — Senior Leader Training: Sept 28- 29, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Vandenberg 3 SOPS executes groundbreaking test AFB, Calif. There are opportunities in Oct. and By Scott Prater Dec. If interested in attending, leave Schriever Sentinel a message with Kim Elster at 567- 3025. Registration is required. The Airmen with the 3rd Space link to the AFSPC Smart Operations Operations Squadron, along with Community of Practice is: https://afkm. engineers from Lockheed Martin wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home. and The Aerospace Corporation, aspx?Filter=OO-TR-SP-01 successfully demonstrated the capability to correct a wayward satellite using the spacecraft’s re- Applying for Federal action wheels recently. The successful procedure rep- Employment resents an important achieve- The Schriever Airman and Family ment and provides wide ranging Readiness Center and the Schriever benefits to satellite systems and Civilian Personnel Office team up to American taxpayers because it can bring you the 10 most crucial steps you potentially boost the lifespan of need to know in your process of apply- on-orbit satellites. ing for federal employment. It is helpful “The reason this successful test to navigate your way through some is so significant is it shows we don’t job descriptions on www.usajobs.gov necessarily need to use a satellite’s before coming to the class. The class is thrusters, and thus, its valuable Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Airman & Family fuel, to recover a vehicle,” said 3 Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the SOPS Capt Karl Meyer, the test’s A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up. executer. For details contact Debbie Evert at Satellites are launched into orbit 567-3920. with a finite amount of hydrazine More Briefs page 10 fuel. Any maneuvers required to reposition them while in orbit require fuel and limits the life span of a satellite. Inside During the test, 3 SOPS opera- No one commands alone...... 3 tors intentionally spun a super- U.S. Air Force Graphic Motorcycle safety...... 5 synchronous-test and check out Defense Satellite Communication System satellites (like the one pictured) provide critical communication links utilized by the Department of Defense and U.S. allies. Airmen with the 3rd Space Operations Squadron intentionally spun a DSCS test Spouse Jobs Program to Relaunch..... 8 See page 9 3 SOPS satellite off its operational axis, then initiated a new procedure for correcting the spacecraft’s attitude. 2 July 29, 2010 Schriever Sentinel

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Editorial Editor No one commands alone Rob.Larimer [email protected] Commentary by Lt. Col. DeAnna Burt security at our remote antennas and here locally 2nd Space Operations Squadron Commander on our operations floor to ensure we are in com- Reporter As I look back on my last two years as a squad- pliance for all physical and personnel security Scott Prater ron commander, I have learned that command is requirements. Each of these experts have been [email protected] a team sport. No one commands a squadron in only a phone call away when I needed help in our Air Force alone. It takes a host of supporting their area of responsibility. ADVERTISING actors to assist a commander in getting the job Last but not least are what I call supporting done. In my tenure, my supporting cast can be agencies. This group encompasses the judge Advertising Director/GM grouped into three distinct categories: mentors, advocate, chaplains, the airman and family peers, and supporting agencies. readiness center, family advocacy, and the sex- Tex Stuart The first group, mentors, is defined as chiefs, ual assault response coordinator. All of these [email protected] group commanders, and vice wing and wing folks have assisted me in my greatest times of Tammy Fogall commanders. The chiefs have provided me valu- need — when one of my Airmen is in trouble able insight into enlisted issues and the over- or needs assistance quickly. JA offers advice on [email protected] all philosophy of how to develop and manage UCMJ and non-judicial punishment questions Pam Millman Airmen — an area where I had very little pre- and also protects me when I am making deci- [email protected] vious experience. My group commanders have sions to ensure I’m not doing something illegal. provided guidance and intent at the operational Basically the JA is always checking my six. The level on what is expected of me. Like all of your chaplains, AFRC, family advocacy, and SARC Classified Ad Manager supervisors, they have also provided me hon- not only run day-to-day programs that help me Heidi Witherington est and direct performance feedback to help me in assisting my Airmen in need but also act as [email protected] course correct my leadership style and how I am Lt. Col. DeAnna Burt my 911 when helping an Airman in crisis (i.e., handling operations in my squadron. Finally, 2nd Space Operations Squadron Commander suicide or sexual assault). Their selfless support ART DEPARTMENT the vice and wing commanders have provided and service are critical in helping me take care broad strategic guidance on how they want me assistance, and celebrate each other’s successes of my Airmen. Art Director to fit into the overall mission of the wing and — essentially we act as each other’s wingman. In closing, this article only touches on three provided feedback to ensure my personnel and Fellow commanders also offer a sounding board groups of actors that have provided assistance in Rowdy Tompkins operational decisions are consistent with other to compare information and offer advice on how my command tenure. There are many more in [email protected] commanders across the wing. they have handled similar situations in the past. the menagerie that I could have added to the list Another group that has supported my success This non-attribution environment to “cuss and but in the interest of time and space I have only as a commander are the fourteen other squadron discuss” issues is a must have for any commander. presented the primary actors above. However, the commanders here at Schriever. My command Their areas of command are also an important bottom line remains the same, no one commands peers and I shared the ups and downs of the network when working issues in my unit. For alone. So I salute and thank my supporting cast command experience day in and day out. We example, the 50th Security Forces Squadron who has helped to keep me out of trouble and pick each other up when we’re down or need commander advises me on the regulations for achieve success during the last two years.

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By Scott Prater system back in April of this year. That possible because the system connects Schriever Sentinel turned out to be a fortunate event for a registered, verified and accurate de- People accustomed to the routine of Schriever, because the 50th Security scription of individuals to security per- entering Schriever AFB are about to Forces Squadron will use Peterson’s sonnel instantly.” experience a significant change. implementation as a model when in- With DBIDS, old CAC cards are

DOD photo Starting Monday, the 50th Space stalling the system here. identified as lost. There’s no registra- ATTENTION Wing will begin implementation of “We want to learn from their imple- tion connected to that card, so when the Defense Biometric Identification mentation,” said Staff Sgt. Samantha it is scanned by security personnel at System. The system, known as DBIDS, Duke, 50 SFS NCO in charge. “We’re an access control point, a red flag is MILITARY is a Department of Defense initia- going to follow their examples.” raised. tive designed to improve security at Base leaders overseas initiated the Searching for a way to get ahead? U.S. military bases around the globe. program because they were seeing a DBIDS at Schriever Schriever is the latest base to implement lot of people who didn’t have identi- The Schriever DBIDS implementation Look no further. You can get college credit the enhanced security system, which fication entering their installations. It will occur over several phases between for your Military training and experience. uses biometrics to monitor entry con- only made sense then to create a system Monday and Sept. 13. Whether you are Permanent or TDY Military, you and your trol points to installations. where everyone entering the base was Security personnel will begin using identified through a data base. dependents qualify for in-state tuition. Financial Aid Available. Biometric data includes both physical handheld scanning devices to electroni- and non physical characteristics. “Think about it,” said Lynde Parker, cally read CAC cards at both gates on Ask about the exciting new Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits! First implemented at Osan and 50th Space Wing Plans and Programs Monday. Individuals will then be in- Enroll Today – Summer Classes Begin June 1, Kunsan Air Bases in South Korea, analyst. “If I lost my common access formed if they are already registered Fall Classes Begin August 23 DBIDS is gradually being implemented card and then received a replacement in the system once their CAC card is at bases here in the U.S. card, there’s still a CAC out there. scanned at the gate. Find out more at PPCC.EDU/Military Peterson Air Force Base was the first Someone who looks similar to me “Most individuals in the system already PPCC Military Programs 719.502.4100 military installation in the continen- could flash my old card and enter the tal U.S. to implement the new security base. With DBIDS, however, that’s not See DBIDS page 6

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3.26 in × 5.75 in Schriever Sentinel July 29, 2010 5 Sports or cruisers: motorcycle safety for all riders By Amy Becar if they have gone that entire overseas assign- 50th Space Wing Public Affairs ment without riding their motorcycle.” Summer in Colorado brings hot sunshine, Taking the training course is not only flip-flops, and barbecues with friends. As the a good refresher, but it also teaches riders weather heats up in Colorado, motorcycle small details and tips from safety to driving riders emerge from winter hibernation and techniques to wearing proper gear. pull out their bikes. It is not uncommon to “Training has made me more aware of see half a dozen or so motorcycles zipping how not to get myself killed,” said Paula down Falcon Parkway on Schriever during Fraass, sexual assault response coordinator the summer season. for Schriever, who has been riding dirt bikes However, while the temperatures rise into since she was little and picked up motorcy- the nineties, Schriever motorcycle riders can- cling in 2006. “I’m very cautious now about not follow the crowd and strip off their outer loose gravel, especially because we have so layers; one of the main stipulations to riding much of it after our snowy winters.” a motorcycle on Schriever is that one follows As well as taking a training course to learn the dress code. how to be a good driver, motorcycle riders “Motorcycle riders must wear a Department should also be wise in choosing an appro- of Transportation approved helmet, goggles, priately sized and powered bike. The ability wrap around glasses, or a full-face shield, to control one’s bike is important, especially long pants, long sleeved outer upper gar- when riding a powerful and speedy motor- ment...brightly colored during the day, reflec- cycle that can be tempting to rev. tive at night, sturdy over the ankle closed toed “I have a Yamaha R-6. It has 600 CC, which footwear, and full fingered gloves,” said Tech is enough power for someone my size,” said Sgt. Sarah Law, NCO in charge of Ground Ms. Fraass. “A lot of people go for the big bike Safety here. — guys especially. You should really start out Though it all might seem a little stifling, the small and get comfortable and gain control get-up is important because it makes riders before you go for a bigger bike.” more visible to automobiles and provides a It may be that the smaller the vehicle, the barrier between skin and asphalt should they U.S. Air Force Photo/Amy Becar bigger the fall. While cautious driving is get into an accident. Paula Fraass, 50th Space Wing sexual assault response coordinator and avid motorcycle rider, shows off her important for automobile drivers, it is even “I’ve had accidents,” said Chief Master Yamaha 6-R. Ms. Fraass is covered from head to toe in personal protection equipment, or PPEs, which includes more crucial for motorcycle riders, who Sgt. Randy LaCombe, 50th Space Wing a Department of Transportation approved helmet, wrap around glasses, long pants, long sleeved outer upper rarely ever win out against a car. Command Chief, and also a 30 year veter- garment, (brightly colored during the day, reflective at night), sturdy boots, and full fingered gloves. PPEs are “Motorcycle safety is so important because an motorcycle rider. “Wearing my personal the required dress for all motorcycle riders who wish to ride on base and is highly recommended for anyone it is a relatively risky activity compared to protection equipment saved my life — and riding motorcycles elsewhere. driving in a 4-wheeled, full-bodied vehicle,” my wife’s life.” said Sergeant Law. “In a car, all occupants Not only does personal protection equip- whether on or off base. However, getting onto so.” have extra protection should they get into an ment keep riders safe from the asphalt, but the base with one’s bike is another matter. Once a rider has his or her license endorsed accident...for instance, seatbelts, air bags, and also the dangerous and fickle Colorado sum- All motorcycle riders who wish to ride and has taken the safety class, they are set several hundred pounds of steel surrounding mer storms. their bike on base must take a Motorcycle to go. Some individuals’ major commands them. A motorcycle does not offer the same “During the summer, a motorcycle rider Safety Foundation course and then receive require that they take a refresher course or type of protection.” needs to be aware of lightning, high winds, a motorcycle endorsement on their license. an Experienced Rider Course every three Though driving a motorcycle can be very heavy rain, and hail,” said Sergeant Law. Schriever does not provide a class for riders years. However, unless one’s MAJCOM spe- dangerous, riders can protect themselves “The key to planning any activity is thor- to take; however, the Wing Safety Office does cifically states it, taking a refresher course is from unnecessary risks if they prepare both ough risk management, and for a motorcycle have a list of available classes in the Colorado not mandatory. their body and mind. rider, that means taking weather conditions Springs area. “It is also recommended that riders who are “There are three things I would tell all rid- into account.” “Was training helpful? Absolutely,” said stationed overseas for extended periods of time ers,” said Chief LaCombe. “Don’t ride if you Assessing current and future weather con- Chief LaCombe. “I definitely suggest riders take a refresher course upon their return to a are having an emotional day, always keep your ditions is important for any motorcycle rider, take a refresher course every three years or state-side base,” said Sergeant Law. “Especially head on a swivel, and never drink and ride.” 6 July 29, 2010 Schriever Sentinel

“That’s why we’re doing two weeks worth of DBIDS trial scanning, and have set up a time period for people to visit the Pass and ID office.” From page 4 The base transition period begins Sept. 4 and runs through Sept. 12. Individuals not are people who have previously registered for in the system will be notified that they need DBIDS at Peterson AFB,” Sergeant Duke said. to update or register in DBIDS. Those con- “But, most people who have a CAC card now tinuing to attempt access to the base without will need to do something to complete their registration will be denied until they com- registration. They’ll need to either visit the plete registration. PASS and ID office or one of the alternate The option of showing a restricted area locations to register with DBIDS during the badge and a drivers license will also be ter- Regular DBIDS Registration phase of Aug. minated on Sept. 13. 16 through Sept. 3.” Following the cutoff date base access will Most Active Duty personnel will have basic only be possible with a DBIDS registered information transferred by the DEERS sys- CAC card or visitors pass from Pass and tem and require limited keystrokes for entry, ID. while contractors and family members will “The best advice we can give people is stop endure a more lengthy registration (roughly by Pass and ID or one of the alternate loca- 10 minutes). tions and check your card’s registration,” Ms. Alternate locations for DBIDS registration Parker said. “And, people need to remember will be set up at Building 300 room 146 and to bring all of their ID cards and CACs with Building 210 in the MPF office. them when they register for DBIDS during “You don’t want to assume you’re regis- their organizations scheduled registration tered and ready to go,” Sergeant Duke said. time.”

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advertisement.indd 1 12/2/2009 2:22:43 PM Schriever Sentinel July 29, 2010 7 Inclement weather; are you prepared? By 2nd Lt. Jeffery Brown Space Wing command post. “In the event of a tornado warn- Lightning strikes are even more dangerous than tornados 4th Space Operations Squadron ing a long, steady tone will be played over the sirens. The in terms of unpredictability. Lightning can strike at any As everyone continues to prepare for seasonal outdoor Command Post will direct people in temporary facilities to time, under any weather condition and can even strike in activities, enjoys the warm temperatures, and gets ready for evacuate those facilities and head to safety within a perma- the same place more than once. delicious grilled foods, people should also prepare for the nent shelter. Once inside the permanent facility go to your “When lightning is detected or observed within the im- unexpected; because on Schriever the unexpected is what designated shelter in place, identified by your building’s mediate vicinity of any activity or operation, do not go out- Mother Nature does best here. facility manager. doors or remain outside,” said Tech Sgt. Jason Bamberg, During the summer months here, the weather changes at If Team Schriever members are caught outdoors during 50th Space Wing safety office. “Seek shelter in dwellings or a moment’s notice, going from sunny to rainy, from raining a tornado, follow the safety tips listed by the American Red buildings, protected underground shelters, enclosed auto- to hailing, and from hailing to a tornado warning within Cross on their website www.redcross.org. mobiles, buses, aircraft and other vehicles with metal tops a matter of hours. Hail can serve up its fair share of dam- If you cannot quickly walk to shelter, immediately get and bodies. Certain areas are extremely dangerous during age, but the biggest concerns for this area are tornados and into a vehicle, buckle your seatbelt, and try to drive to the thunderstorms and should be avoided; hilltops and ridges, lightning. nearest sturdy shelter. If flying debris occurs while driving, areas on top of buildings, open fields, parking lots, athletic When bright, sunny days turn into dark, cloudy after- safely pull over, stay in the car with your seatbelt on, put your fields, swimming pools, lakes, wire fences, clotheslines, noons, the most important information that Team Schriever head down below the windows, and cover your head with overhead wires and isolated trees.” members can receive is from the big voice in the sky … the your hands and a blanket if possible. If you can get lower The weather here can change at a moment’s notice, but Command Post. than the level of the roadway, exit your car and lie flat in with proper planning and preparedness Team Schriever “Tornados are the biggest problem in Colorado during that area, covering your head with your hands. Your choice members can continue to be safe when Mother Nature de- the summer months,” said Tech Sgt. Adam Wurtz, 50th should be driven by your specific circumstance. cides to unleash the unexpected.

History Quiz Col. Wayne Monteith, 50th Space Wing commander, talks Week of July 29, 2010 to Team Schriever members during a commander’s call July 27. The call was the kickoff to Answer to last week’s question: During World War Wingman Day at Schriever. II, the 50th Fighter (now Operations) Group primarily During the day, Team Schriever focused on aerial interdiction and close support mis- members met in smaller groups sions. Still, group pilots did engage in aerial combat. throughout their squadrons to Those pilots scored how many aerial combat victories? talk about hot issues to include Pilots of the 50th Fighter (now Operations) Group suicide prevention, motorcycle scored 51 aerial victories in combat during WW II. and vehicle safety as well as making responsible choices. This week’s question: Personnel at Onizuka Air Later on in the day many Force Station (previously named Sunnyvale AFS) have squadrons participated in team supported all shuttle flights. This support to NASA building activities. ended with the landing of shuttle Atlantis on 26 May 2010. When did Onizuka personnel conduct their first U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers support of NASA’s shuttle flights?

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It’s an important part, but spouse employment program, a defense of- who already had established an account. Spouses of Guard and Reserve members must it’s a small part.” ficial announced today. The review took time, but officials wanted be able to start and complete their courses To fund the program, officials have bud- to ensure they could sustain the program for while their sponsor is on Title 10 orders, he Changes include a reduction in the amount geted about $210 million for 2010 with an the long-term, particularly in light of fiscal added. of financial aid, a change in the population increase to $250 million for 2011 due to an eligible to receive that aid — from all military realities the government is facing, Stanley Those spouses eligible to receive aid can expected spike in enrollments, Stanley said. spouses to spouses of junior servicemembers said. use the money to fund associate’s degrees, — and more robust counseling services. “We want to help people be employed, but licenses and certification programs, not For future years, officials are estimating a These changes bring the program, com- at the same time we have to be cost con- higher degrees. The program wasn’t intended budget of about $190 million per year. monly known as MyCAA, back to its origi- scious,” he said. to support bachelor’s and master’s degrees, To ensure the vitality of the program, nal intent of equipping military spouses of The aim is to sustain the program, he said. Stanley said. However, he added, spouses Military OneSource counselors will en- junior servicemembers with portable careers, “We don’t want to start it and stop it. This is pursuing higher degrees can explore a pleth- courage spouses to explore other funding such as in real estate or health care, Clifford something we want to continue because it’s ora of other education opportunities — such resources, including federal benefits. And Stanley, the undersecretary of defense for important to take care of our families and as scholarships, federal grants and the G.I. staffing levels have been increased to handle personnel and readiness, said. The program our spouses.” Bill — with help from Military OneSource the anticipated call volume and enable more was launched in November 2007 for spouses The previous program offered all spouses consultants. one-on-one counseling with spouses, Stanley of junior servicemembers, and was expanded of active duty servicemembers a lifetime “The counseling piece is probably the most said. Officials also will monitor the program to all pay grades and programs of study in benefit of $6,000 to be used for education important, and pivotal, part of this program,” much closer now to ensure they can maintain March 2009. purposes. he said in a roundtable discussion with re- it, he added. Under the new parameters, spouses of ju- porters today. “We’re trying to empower, to give spouses The program became “wildly popular” be- in particular, an opportunity to be imme- nior servicemembers can apply for a maxi- Spouses currently enrolled in the program fore, mainly through word of mouth, Stanley diately impactful as soon as they get into a mum financial benefit of $4,000 for up to can continue their participation through Oct. community,” Stanley said in an interview three years from the start date of the first 21, when MyCAA will ramp down and pre- said. People heard about the program and im- with the Pentagon Channel and American class, with a $2,000 annual cap, Stanley ex- pare for the Oct. 25 launch. As of Oct. 25, mediately recognized it was a good deal. Forces Press Service. “We want to make sure plained. Spouses pursuing licenses or certi- those spouses who fall within the eligible pay And “It’s still a good deal,” he said. “We they have opportunities to work when they fications requiring an up-front fee of greater grades can continue their program participa- always tend to look at the glass as half empty. get to a new duty station.” than $2,000 may apply for a waiver of the tion. Spouses who no longer are eligible for We are doing the best we can with what we Officials temporarily halted the program annual cap up to the maximum benefit of financial aid still can participate by accessing have — I wish we had a lot more money, but Feb. 16, pending a top-to-bottom review, $4,000, he added. career and education counseling services, we don’t — but this glass is still half full.”

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anytime soon. By the time I got back to my from birth. if he couldn’t fly in the air he’d fly em’ from office, it was waiting for me, completed. That’s “When he was little, between 3 and 5 years the ground,” said Mr. Moret. “He truly loved Memorial the kind of officer he was — he made sure old, Mark asked his mom for ‘Army clothes’ his job and the people he worked with. It From page 1 he got it done right, every time.” to wear,” said Al Moret, Lieutenant Moret’s was his life.” His sense of dedication and calm demean- father. “He always loved planes and while Following this Iowa native’s excellent also remembered the satellite vehicle operator or was the catalyst for a perfect operational he was still in [high] school, he enlisted in performance on bravo crew, 4 SOPS sent for his swift dedication. readiness inspection. the Air Force. When we asked him why he Lieutenant Moret to join the elite Weapons “The last time I saw Mark was last “Mark was quickly progressing in our chose the Air Force he said, ‘because they’re and Tactics section of the squadron. Thursday,” said Lt. Col. Douglas Schiess, 4 squadron,” said Colonel Schiess. “I can tell the best.’” “Mark was working to make sure our mo- SOPS commander. “I was working on a letter you, we knocked our ORI out of the park After enlisting as a KC- 135 mechanic, bile mission was working and ready to ex- of recommendation that would send Mark with zero errors and a lot of that was due to Lieutenant Moret displayed leadership po- ecute,” Colonel Schiess said. “He understood to an Advanced Satellite Communications Mark’s efforts.” tential and was selected to attend college and the importance in providing communication course and had a few amendments. I gave This dedication to the Air Force mission receive a commission. support to the President as well as deployed him my inputs and left the office for a while, wasn’t something Lieutenant Moret had to “He always wanted to fly but, due to a slight Airmen ...It’s an honor and privilege to have sure that I wouldn’t be seeing that document work at, it was something he had, seemingly hearing discrepancy, couldn’t. So he figured been his commander for the last year.”

requires an additional day and renders the Martin Space Systems engineer Barry Fink its effectiveness throughout the year. The vehicle inaccessible to the warfighter for a in Sunnyvale, Calif. Engineers at Lockheed summer solstice is considered the worst 3 SOPS longer period. Martin developed a generic plan for the time of year for a satellite to recapture the From page 1 The 3 SOPS operates the Defense Satellite test and sent it to 3 SOPS, where Captain earth because of the vehicle’s angle and Communication System constellation, a Meyer further developed the plan into an distance from the planet’s equator. satellite off of its operational axis, rendering critical communications link utilized by the operational procedure. Both parties then “Even though this test took a lot of work the spacecraft virtually blind. When the Department of Defense, and U.S. allies. simulated the test on computers here at for us to pull off, it’s worth it just for the same anomaly occurs on an operational “This test breaks important ground for Schriever and at Lockheed Martin’s factory fact we (3 SOPS) can be on the cutting edge satellite, this would sever communication DSCS because the potential fuel savings location. Following simulations, correc- of operations even with these legacy sys- to deployed forces. After confirming the increases the options available to U.S. tions and adaptations were made and a tems,” Captain Meyer added. “With this spacecraft had lost sight of earth, operators Strategic Command to put DSCS satellites new procedure was initiated for the actual test we’ve done something on a live satellite then executed a series of commands to the on station, where geographic combatant test. The careful planning and simulation the original system designers in the eight- vehicle to correct its orientation, using only commanders need them for high-band- limited the risks to the test satellite so that ies never thought could be done. I think the satellite’s reaction wheels. width communications requirements,” said a real emergency did not occur. that’s pretty cool.” The original procedure for a recovery 3 SOPS Operations Officer Lt. Col. Gregory The on-orbit test team included Captain This test wasn’t just a cool science ex- from attitude loss called for burning the Karahalis. “Our operators demonstrated Meyer, who executed the plan along with periment for the Airmen of 3 SOPS; it has satellite’s valuable fuel and shortening its enormous skill, endurance and knowledge 2nd Lt. Nick Sietsema as the ground op- real impacts for the warfighter and the lifespan while trying to recover. in executing the test. They made the 6-plus erator. Colonel Karahalis worked as the American taxpayer. More importantly, when a satellite’s hour operation look easy and validated the on-duty mission commander along with “Essentially, through this successful test, thrusters are engaged to complete a recov- procedures on a real satellite, which is a Capt. Rafael Galvez, Karl DeJean from we gain the flexibility to fly these satellites ery, the effort creates momentum, which unique opportunity in and of itself.” Lockheed Martin and Dave Johnson from beyond what was originally a 10-year fuel forces operators to complete a second The successful test represented a culmi- Aerospace. budget,” Colonel Karahalis said. “We’ll now maneuver to stop the vehicle. This action nation of months worth of work. The opera- The test was selected to be performed be able to use these satellites where the not only requires additional fuel, it also tions concept was authored by Lockheed during this time of year to further validate warfighter needs them for a longer time.”

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During this one-hour All Camps are free for Military Families Application instructions can be found on preference into federal service, and many briefing you will learn about all the benefits with a parent deployed in the last year or a the ARPC website: HTTP://WWW.ARPC. other benefits depending on the state you and services available to you when you leave parent that is currently deployed or about AFRC.AF.MIL/LIBRARY/FACTSHEETS/ decide to settle in. The records reviews are the military. Documentation of this briefing to deploy. Parent(s) must accompany their FACTSHEET.ASP?ID=8604 by appointment only, so call early. You must is accomplished through the completion of children and participation is limited to one For more information, please contact Capt have a copy of your medical records for this the DD Form 2648. If you are a year from Villasuso of 50 FSS/FSMP at 567-3098. appointment. The one-hour brief is Aug. 6, separation or two years from retirement, camp per family. 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The class is Monday- AFPC’s Civilian Integration Directorate Using the program created by 4-H Youth on variety of topics of interest to Airmen Friday, August 2-6, 8 a.m. to 4:30 pm at the (DPI), in concert with MarCom marketing Development, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and their dependents; ability to fill out le- Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. group from Washington, D.C., launched a and held at a local military installation, this gal worksheets for wills, living wills, and T-65. Call the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign new, interactive civilian recruitment website, is a special opportunity for Guard or Reserve powers of attorney; and anonymous online up. For details contact Debbie Evert at 567- www.afciviliancareers.com, to introduce the military youth in Colorado who may not feel survey on the professionalism and helpful- 3920. civilian service to those unfamiliar with fed- attached to the military, as well as Active ness of our legal professionals. The website eral employment and to encourage jobseekers Duty military youth affected by deployment. was created to increase efficiency and track Career Tracks class available to consider joining the Air Force Civilian Military youth will receive orders, debrief- client satisfaction with the Air Force legal For military/DoD spouses, this course Service (AFCS). The Air Force is projected ings, go through health and wellness checks, assistance program. However, this website is a joint venture of the Airman and to add 21,000 new civilian employees by learn about military culture, explore military does not produce legal documents! All infor- Family Readiness Centers of Schriever the end of fiscal year 2011, so this website equipment, eat MRE’s and develop a bet- mation contained within the website is for AFB, Peterson AFB, the U.S. Air Force comes at a critical time in our hiring efforts. ter understanding of their military parent’s educational and informational purposes only Academy, the Air Force Aid Society, and For general questions, please call the Total deployment experience. For more informa- and it cannot replace consultation with your the Military Spouse Career Committee of Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. For tion, please contact: Shauna Woods, Program local JAG. For more information, contact Colorado Springs. It is designed to assess questions on this program or website, please Coordinator-Military Liaison Operation Schriever Legal Office at 567-5050.

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