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The Satellite Flyer looks back at GPS when Satellite Vehicle Number 15 was launched Oct. 1, 1990, and at its people. See Page 12 for stories and photos. VOL. 9, NO. 12 March 22, 2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil News Briefs New commander joins 50th MSG team AFAF starts Monday by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Schriever’s 2007 Air 50th Space Public Affairs Force Assistance Fund cam- paign will begin Monday The chief of Financial Analysis for Pacifi c and continue through Air Forces at , , May 4. became the new 50th Mission Support Group The campaign provides commander Friday in a change-of-command Airmen an opportunity to ceremony outside the DeKok Building here. contribute to any of four Col. Ottis Hutchinson Jr. succeeds Col. Mer- offi cial Air Force charitable rily Madero, who will become the 17th Train- organizations. ing Wing vice commander at Goodfellow AFB, For more information, Texas. contact 2nd Lt. Jaclyn Car- “If you can’t tell yet that I’m excited about man or Master Sgt. Randal being here today, just wait,” Hutchin- Costlow, 50th Space Com- son said. “I get the opportunity to command munications Squadron, at once again—and as many of you know, there’s 567-5320 or 567-4681. no greater job in the Air Force than to be a com- mander.” Spring Fling is coming Colonel Hutchinson’s previous assignments The 50th Services Divi- include deputy director of staff and executive sion is looking for volun- offi cer to the vice commander at Headquarters teers to help with Spring , commander of the Fling, which will take place 18th Comptroller Squadron at , March 31 at the Main Fit- , and wing comptroller and mission sup- ness Center here. port squadron commander for the 435th Airlift Volunteers will help set Wing at Rhein-Main AB, Germany. up the Fitness Center March Col. John Hyten, 50th Space Wing com- 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. to mander, worked with Colonel Hutchinson at noon. AFSPC in 2003. They will also assist “Let me assure you that the Air Force has photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum guests the day of the event selected the right person to assume the man- Col. Ottis Hutchinson accepts the 50th Mission Support Group guidon from Col. John from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. tel of 50th MSG commander,” Colonel Hyten Hyten during a change of command Friday. Colonel Hutchinson succeeded Col. Merrily For more information, said. “Schriever is gaining a great leader, a great Madero as 50th MSG commander. Colonel Hyten is 50th Space Wing commander. contact the Outdoor Recre- comptroller, a great offi cer and a great family Air War College by residence, Air Command gistics and services support to more than 6,200 ation Offi ce at 567-6050. today.” and Staff College and the Professional Military Schriever personnel. The group also manages Colonel Hutchinson entered the Air Force in Comptroller School at Maxwell AFB, Ala., and more than $600 million in contracts supporting FIP registration required 1983 as a distinguished graduate of Air Force the Comptroller Staff Offi cer course at Shep- more than 4,000 personnel from the 50th Space Anyone who wishes to ROTC at California State University in Fresno, pard AFB, Texas. Wing. enroll in a Fitness Improve- Calif. The colonel holds a master of science degree “Your accomplishments to date are well- ment Program class must His awards and decorations include fi ve in management from Troy State University, known,” Colonel Hutchinson said to the audi- register at least 24 hours Meritorious Service Medals, two Air Force Germany, and a bachelor’s degree in business ence. “I am honored to be your commander, and in advance by calling the Commendation Medals, an Air Force Achieve- administration and management (quantitative I look forward to working with you each and Main Fitness Center here at ment Medal, two Air Force Outstanding Unit analysis) from California State University. every day to make the mission happen. 567-6628. Awards and three Air Force Organizational Ex- The 50th MSG is responsible for provid- “I will be there in front to provide you with Classes are held at the cellence Awards. ing security, civil engineering, fi re protection, the leadership and support you need,” Colonel Fitness Center daily from His professional military education includes medical response, personnel, contracting, lo- Hutchinson concluded. 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nat’l Space Symposium 3rd SOPS Airman wins 14th AF award needs shift volunteers by Staff Sgt. Don Branum The 23rd National Space 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Symposium needs volun- teers for its next event April An orbital analysis technician with the 3rd 9 to 12. Space Operations Squadron here won the 14th Individuals who volun- Air Force Airman of the Year award for 2006. teer for a four-hour shift If the previous statement seems like déjà vu, earn a complimentary pass it’s because Senior Airman Joshua Cobb was to the exhibit center and one also 14th Air Force Airman of the Quarter for symposium session. the fi rst quarter of 2006. For more information, “From the day he arrived, Airman Cobb has visit www.nationalspace- focused his efforts on being the best space opera- symposium.org. tor he can be,” said Lt. Col. William Bishop, 3rd To volunteer, contact SOPS commander. “He worked very hard at his Tech. Sgt. Mark Obert, mission-ready training and became an expert.” National Reconnaissance Airman Cobb received the award during a Offi ce Operations Squadron, 14th Air Force Awards Ceremony at Vandenberg at 567-7791. Air Force Base, Calif. “I knew I was up for the award, but I was surprised I won,” Airman Cobb said. “There are Inside many Airmen who do a lot of good things.” Commentary ...... 2 Airman Cobb’s role as an orbital analyst is photo by Alex Groves News ...... 3-8 to make sure Defense Satellite Communica- Senior Airman Joshua Cobb was named Airman of the Year in the 14th Air Force annual Sports ...... 9 tions System satellites stay in their designated awards competition recently. He will join other Airmen at April Features ...... 12-13 locations and proper facing toward the Earth. 23 to 27 to be named one of Air Force Space Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year see AWARD, page 3 nominees. Airman Cobb is an orbital analyst with the 3rd Space Operations Squadron here. Satellite Flyer 2 March 22, 2007 Commentary www.schriever.af.mil Be prepared for 2007 riding season Street Talk by Staff Sgt. Jason Bamberg 50th Space Wing Safety What questions do you have Spring has sprung. For many bikers, the breezes are warmer, and the trees and the fl owers are in bloom. about base housing? However, that rumbling isn’t thunder from a spring shower; it’s the roar of motorcycles returning to the road for the 2007 riding season. Staff Sgt. Whether you hit the road by yourself or join others for Eva Austin a benefi t ride, expo or motorcycle festival, don’t forget to 50th Security Forces prepare yourself and your motorcycle for the new riding Squadron season. Here are a few suggestions: • Consider taking an experienced rider course. “Why aren’t they This is a safe way to hone your rider skills and to learn building a Base more about safely interacting in different traffi c situa- Exchange and com- tions. This can be especially useful if you purchased a new missary fi rst?” motorcycle in the off season. • Wear a helmet and other protective gear. photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Protective gear serves three purposes for motorcyclists. It provides comfort and protection from the elements, Master Sgt. Michael McGrady dons safety gear before getting on his motorcycle here Tuesday. Any motor- prevents injury and increases the biker’s visibility to other cyclist on base must wear a helmet, refl ective vest, a Staff Sgt. Jesse motorists. jacket or long shirt, gloves, long pants and shoes that Roberge Helmets are the most important piece of safety equip- cover the ankle. Sergeant McGrady is the Space Inno- 50th Logistics ment. Helmets that comply with Federal Motor Vehicle vation and Development Center fi rst sergeant. Readiness Flight Safety Standard 218 save lives by preventing or reducing head injuries in an accident. • Make sure that your motorcycle is road-ready. “How long will it Because many motorcycles don’t have windshields, rid- Check your tires’ pressure to make sure they are set be before we have ers must protect their eyes against insects, dirt, rocks and correctly. Inspect your motorcycle for loose chains, and a commissary and other airborne matter. Even the wind can cause the eyes to make sure that the clutch, brake and other control posi- BX?” tear and blur vision. Choose good-quality goggles, glasses tions are set correctly. Check your headlights, taillights with plastic or safety lenses or a helmet equipped with a and turn signals to make sure they’re working as well. face shield. Following these simple guidelines will help you start Jackets should have long sleeves and be made of heavy- your 2007 riding season off on the right foot. weight, durable material such as leather or denim. Gloves (Information courtesy of the National Highway Traffi c Roxana Nasir should be of a non-slip type so that you can fi rmly grip the Safety Administration.) Child Development controls. Footwear should extend above the ankle. Center

“How many units Want to save a life? Give blood will there be, and will there be a park by Airman 1st Class Unfortunately, this is still not we wait for another national crisis? where children can Brianna Rowell enough. Someone needs blood every We all have loved ones deployed play?” 50th Space Communications three weeks, and about 4.5 million right now, some of whom are getting Squadron Americans would die each year with- injured every day. Think how much out blood transfusions. of a help it would be if we all donated What if you could save someone’s Donating blood is one of the easi- blood to be sent over there. life without endangering your own? est ways to make a huge difference That’s exactly the opportunity we Airman 1st Class Would you do it? in others’ lives. If you give about an will all receive soon. Fort Carson Kristina Robinson A few years ago, anonymous hour out of your day, you could save will hold a blood drive today and 50th Comptroller blood donors saved a local woman’s the lives of three strangers. Friday that is specifi cally targeted at Squadron life. She had a medical crisis during In the days following the attacks deployed troops. Do all that you can childbirth that nearly took her life and of Sept. 11, 2001, around 500,000 to help those who are giving their all “Is there going to be ended up needing 250 pints of blood. people donated blood. Why should for you. privatization?” A year and a half later she completed the 26.2 mile New York City Mara- thon. Sixty percent of the US population Why should I give blood? is eligible to donate blood, but only 5 • You get free juice and cookies. heavy lifting as long as you have percent do so each year. Some people • You will weigh less—one pint the bandage on. You can wear it say they are afraid of needles or don’t less when you leave than when for as long as you like. It’s your Tech. Sgt. have the time. you came in. badge of honor. Melissa Hargis We recently had a blood drive at • It’s easy and convenient—it • You will walk a little taller 21st Medical Group Schriever so that everyone could do- only takes about an hour and you afterwards—you will feel good can make the donation at a donor about yourself. nate more conveniently. The turnout “Where will they center or at a mobile blood drive. • You will be helping to ensure was smaller than I’d expected; how- be built, and will • It’s something you can that blood is there when you or ever, we did collect 67 pints of blood, there be a comm- spare—most people have blood to someone close to you may need it. which can save up to 201 lives. We issary out here spare, yet there is still not enough (Information from www.givelife. also saved Memorial Hospital more also?” than $15,000, as they would have to go around. org reprinted with permission from usually had to pay local blood banks • Nobody can ask you to do any the Red Cross.) $236 per pint.

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AWARD, from page 1 To do that, he and other orbital analysts schedule changes of velocity and inclination as needed. Airman Cobb is the fi rst junior enlisted Air- man to occupy a role in the shop. “I really enjoy it,” he said. “It’s a different as- pect of space operations, and it gives you a much bigger picture.” Airman Cobb joined the Air Force in August 2004 at age 23. “I’d been working at a couple of different plac- es and would stay at a job for a couple of years before I went after something new,” he said. He entered the Air Force under an open elec- tronics option, hoping for a job in a technical fi eld. “I ended up in space, which was fi ne because I was looking into the space career fi eld before I joined,” he said. Now that he lives in Colorado, Airman Cobb said he still enjoys outdoor activities. “I play a lot of soccer, I snowboard ... I love hiking, mountain biking—anything and every- thing I can do out there,” he said. He also volunteers occasionally for the High Frontier Honor Guard, even though his tour of duty ended in February. “I had a lot of fun,” he said. “It was a nice break from work. We had a team of about 10 people, and we really bonded together.” Colonel Bishop said Airman Cobb’s drive and dedication make him truly outstanding. photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum “Airman Cobb gives the Air Force his very best every day,” Colonel Bishop said. “He per- Congratulations! sonifi es excellence in all we do.” Col. John Hyten and Chief Master Sgt. Clarence Moore affi x senior airman stripes to Airman 1st Class Rebecca Wil- Airman Cobb will compete in Air Force Space liams to celebrate her Below the Zone promotion to senior airman. Airman Williams, a contracting specialist with Command’s annual awards April 23 to 27. The the 50th Contracting Squadron here, credited her wingmen in 50th CONS for helping her win the early promotion. winners will compete for a position among the Colonel Hyten is the 50th Space Wing commander; Chief Moore is the 50th SW command chief. 12 Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year. Please Recycle Winning Smiles For Everyone!

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MANAS AIR BASE, Kyrgyzstan — Airmen from the base, representing the city of Colorado Springs, paid a visit to the mayor of its sister city, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, March 14. The meeting, which included Marie Yovanovitch, U.S. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic, took place as a renewal of cultural ties established between the two cities in 1994. The purpose of the sister city concept is to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding and cooperation— one individual and one community at a time. Major Scott Suckow, who is assigned to the 376th Expe- ditionary Medical Group, and a delegation of fellow Airmen deployed from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, presented a letter and gifts on behalf of the Honor- able Lionel Rivera, mayor of Colorado Springs to the Hon- orable Arstankbek Nogoyev, mayor of Bishkek. Mayor Rivera sent a coffee table picture book about Col- orado and a Colorado-themed pen. Mayor Nogoyev, in turn, presented the Airmen with a piece of Kyrgyz artwork as a gift for Mayor Rivera. The mayor expressed his pleasure in the renewal of ties photo by Master Sgt. Daniel Nathaniel between the two cities and his interest in visiting Colorado Bishkek Mayor Arstankbek Nogoyev presents a gift for Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera to Maj. Scott Springs in the near future. He also extended an invitation to Suckow. Airmen deployed to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, from Colorado Springs visited Bishkek March 14 to Mayor Rivera to come visit Bishkek. reenergize the cities-sister city program. Major Suckow is assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group. The road to this meeting began when Major Suckow found out he was being sent here. After doing research, he discovered Colorado Springs and Bishkek are sister cities but that the relationship had been dormant in recent years. Kyrgyzstan Facts and Figures The major contacted Sister Cities International, which recommended he work with local Bishkek city offi cials at Area: 76,674 square miles (about the size of South Dakota) renewing ties. Major Suckow was able to do this with help Border countries: China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from the U.S. Embassy and Urmatek Kadyrkulov, director Climate: Dry continental to polar in high Tien Shan Mountains; subtropical in the Southwest of the Offi ce of International Relations. Altitude (highest point): 24,411 feet With the renewal of ties, both cities are now working to- Altitude (lowest point): 433 feet gether on an initial project to foster relations between each National holiday: Independence Day, Aug. 31. Kyrgyzstan became an independent nation in 1991. other’s school children through a pen pal program. Gross Domestic Product: $10.5 billion Sister Cities International is a nonprofi t citizen diplo- macy network that creates and strengthens partnerships be- (Information courtesy of the CIA World Factbook Web site, www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook.) tween U.S. and international communities. Please T HE DIFFERENCE REALLY H ITS H OME. Recycle

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Practice makes perfect Tech. Sgt. Charles Forrest (second from left), an instructor with the Air Force Honor Guard from Bolling Air Force Base, D.C, teaches fl ag-folding tech- niques to High Frontier Honor Guard members. The Air Force Honor Guard team was here for two weeks instructing Schriever, Canon, F.E. Warren, Peterson and Air Force Academy honor guard members. photo by Steve Brady Colo. Springs VFW ‘here to help ’ by Senior Airman Jason Ridder teen,” that is not what the organization is for, said Dennis mechanic, who was also a VFW member, and we got her 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Joyce, a VFW member and recipient. car fi xed for free.” “It’s not about the canteen,” Mr. Joyce said. “The can- Mr. Fonseca and Mr. Joyce both stressed that a Serving the United States Armed Forces in a combat teen is just a way to raise money for the things we do.” or servicemember does not need to be a member of the zone forms a bond between people young and old, male The VFW offers assistance in dealing with the Veteran’s VFW in order to receive help from them. and female. From airmen basic to four-star generals, any- Administration and has trained service offi cers who know “We are here to help veterans,” Mr. Joyce said. “It one who meets the criteria of serving in the Armed Forces exactly how to deal with the process. The VFW can also doesn’t matter when you served or where you served. We in a combat zone may join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. represent veterans who need to appeal a VA ruling.The will help any veterans.” Anyone who has earned the Iraq or Afghanistan cam- VFW also gets involved in the local community. Post 101 is the oldest of fi ve VFW posts in Colorado paign medals or the Global War on Terrorism Expedition- “Around the holidays, we give out baskets of food to Springs. It will celebrate its 87th anniversary in April. Any- ary Medal can become a member. Another qualifi er is the people who need them,” Mr. Fonseca said. “Last year, we one interested in joining need only bring in proof of service new Korean Defense Service Medal, said the commander helped more than 500 families.” and fi ll out an application. of VFW Post 101 in Colorado Springs. Post 101 also sponsors Girl Scout troops, little league “For a veteran, a Department of Defense Form 214 is “Most people don’t realize that serving in Korea, even teams and the Young Marines, among other organizations. the best way to prove where you served,” Mr. Fonseca said. today, makes them eligible to join,” said Agustin Fonseca, a “We also help veterans and active-duty troops in need,” Veterans receive a copy of their DD 214, “Certifi cate of retired Army sergeant major who served in the Korean and Mr. Fonseca said. “Just a few weeks ago, we had the wife Release or Discharge from Military Service,” when they Vietnam wars during his 32 years of service. of a deployed Fort Carson Soldier call us because she was separate or retire. A lot of people think of the VFW as a place where old having trouble with her car. She had just moved here be- “People still on Active Duty can bring a copy of their war vets get together and talk about their times in the ser- fore (her husband’s) deployment, didn’t know anyone in orders or other documents showing they are eligible,” Mr. vice over a few beers. While most posts have a bar or “can- the area and didn’t have much money. We took the car to a Fonseca added. Grace! Absolutely Amazing.

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Our tions) community.” During SVN-15’s lifetime, 2nd SOPS recall the history of GPS Satellite Vehicle Number 15 and nation was preparing for war.” conducted about 18,000 sorties, or support operations, on join Airmen in a fi nal farewell to the oldest GPS satellite. SVN-15 and the rest of the GPS constellation support- SVN-15. They also sent approximately 420,000 com- Frank Czopek, the GPS Block II and IIA project man- ed Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm—the fi rst mands up to the satellite. ager, recalled SVN-15’s rocky start before it got off the time the system was used in major combat. Sixteen years “This really is a tribute—not just to Boeing but to the ground and its history once it became operational in 1990. later, GPS is ubiquitous in theater. entire acquisition community, our operations community, The satellite earned the nickname “Firebird,” as well “Satellites like SVN-15 have changed the entire way 1st SOPS and our Reserve Associate Unit (19th SOPS),” as other nicknames such as “Old Smokey” and “Sparky that the United States conducts warfare,” he said. “We Colonel Kuntzelman said. “Thank you. We couldn’t have II,” after the vehicle caught fi re one Friday afternoon, Mr. can’t imagine how we would conduct warfare without it.” accomplished these milestones without your support.” Czopek said. The satellite broadcast its L-1 signal through Aug. 21, Lt. Col. Craig Bomberg, 1st SOPS commander, joined “They (the GPS team) had a technician who was on 2006, the last day it was in “healthy” status. Colonel Kuntzelman to commemorate the handover of from another spacecraft program,” Mr. Czopek explained. “What really brought the satellite down was succes- satellite control authority to 1st SOPS with a football toss. “He decided that he would ‘safe’ the vehicle. Since it was sive rubidium clock failures in September and October,” “It’s all of us—1st and 2nd SOPS, the Reserve compo- going to be the weekend, everyone said to go ahead. he said. “That’s what fi nally made this vehicle stop. We nent and contractor components and system program of- “One of the ways you safe a vehicle is to cover all the probably could have gotten two more years out of it, but it fi ce—that make the team work,” Colonel Bomberg added. connectors that are exposed on the test ports. He grabbed performed pretty well.” “We’re really proud that we’ve been part of that team.” a shorting plug and placed it on the bottom of the space- craft,” he continued. The shorting plug sparked a fi re that quickly spread inside the spacecraft. “The three batteries went into a dead short,” he said. “It caught the cables on fi re, and (the fi re) began to go into the body of the satellite.” The intense heat welded the shorting plug onto the body of the satellite, preventing technicians from getting to the source of the fi re. Instead, they opened up panels on the side of the satellite. “Please count, and if you do, you’ll notice there are 33 screws that hold each of these diagonal panels in place,” Mr. Czopek noted, referring to a diagram of the satellite. “So guys with spin wrenches were on there, furiously try- ing to take this off; at the same time, smoke was seeping out of the vehicle.” The fi re department showed up mo- ments later and put the fi re out with an extinguisher. After repairs and recertifi cation, SVN-15 launched Oct. 1, 1990, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. Its Apogee Kick Motor propelled it from low to mid-Earth orbit Oct. 4, the same day that East and West Germany photo by Staff Sgt. Luis Santa offi cially became one nation. Members of the GPS Satellite Vehicle Number 15 analysis crew are, from left to right: Paul Navneet, Capt. Eric Space operators fi nished stabilizing the satellite’s orbit Schroeger, 1st Lt. Luke Rostowfske, Capt. Christopher Rosenberger and Capt. James Erminger. Not pictured but Oct. 10. It began transmitting its L-1 signal Oct. 19. This also part of the analysis team are 1st Lt. Jennifer Hodges and Senior Airman Eric Morales. Lieutenant Rostowf- was quicker than the usual 30-day turnaround for a GPS ske is assigned to the 19th Space Operations Squadron here; the other crewmembers are assigned to 2nd SOPS. SVN-15 in 1990 ... Who’s Who?

2nd SCS accepts control of newest Navstar bird When GPS SVN-15 Editor’s Note: This article was originally pub- was decommis- lished in the Oct. 15, 1990, Falcon Feedback. sioned March 14, The 2nd Satellite Control Squadron accepted re- it marked more sponsibility of the newest Navstar Global Position- than 16 years of ing System satellite from 1st SCS Oct. 9. service. When it The satellite was launched Oct. 1 from Cape Ca- was launched in naveral AFS, Fla. 1st SCS performed launch and 1990, this is what early orbit operations for the satellite before turning some of the GPS analysis crew looked it over to 2nd SCS for operational use. It is sched- like then. Can you uled to become operational this week. match the people in The latest launch brings the Navstar constella- these photos with tion up to nine operational satellites. Six older re- the members of the search and development satellites are also in orbit GPS SVN-15 crew? and operated by 2nd SCS. Answers are on the The next scheduled launch is set for mid-Novem- bottom of this box. ber. The complete constellation of 21 operational satellites with three spares is set to be in place in

1993. Rosenberger Luke Lt. 1st and Erminger James Capt. Navneet, Paul Rosenburger, Christopher Capt. left: top from Clockwise Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil March 22, 2007 13 50th TFW continues tradition of excellence by Randy Saunders Col. Roger Taylor assumed command 50th Space Wing Historian of the wing March 2, 1988, succeed- ing Col. Ben Nelson Jr. Under Colonel Editor’s Note: As the Air Force pre- Taylor’s leadership, the wing continued pares to celebrate its 60th anniversary in its tradition of excellence. Wing person- September, a look back at the 50th Space nel demonstrated that trend during four Wing’s history is appropriate. This is the Salty Nation exercises, two NATO tactical seventh article in a monthly series de- evaluations and a USAFE Operational scribing the wing’s distinguished past. Readiness Inspection. They also continued The 50th Tactical Fighter Wing’s grow- training deployments to Zaragoza AB and ing list of accomplishments and recogni- Incirlik AB, Turkey. tion continued into 1985 (Editor’s Note: Tactical fi ghter squadrons earned See the sidebar for a complete list of the honors at Excaliber III and Excaliber IV: wing’s awards). The wing received notice 313th TFS earned top honors in Excaliber of its selection for an Air Force Outstand- III, and 10th TFS placed fi rst in Excaliber ing Unit Award for the period July 1, 1982 IV’s low-angle bombing phase. The selec- through June 30, 1984. This was the fi fth tion of Capt. William Morgan of 313th such award for the 50th and added to an TFS to fl y the 2-millionth hour in the F-16 impressive inventory of honors dating added another highlight to the wing’s to the World War II activities of the 50th scrapbook. Fighter Group. Support agencies made the high op- Competition at U.S. Air Forces in erational tempo possible. Weapons crews Europe’s Gunsmoke competition was opposed 17 other USAFE bases during Capt. Mark Fredenburgh, a pilot with 50th TFW, won two Top Gun awards at fi erce. Judges had to measure bomb place- the Sure Fire competition at Sembach AB, U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s 1984 Gunsmoke competition. ment to determine the winning Germany. Again, the wing’s team. The 50th TFW placed teams took top honors. second, and pilot Capt. Mark The maintenance commu- Fredenburgh won F-16 wing nity’s distinguished service 50th TFW Awards – 1984 to 1988 and overall Top Gun awards. led to its selection in 1988 to Below are some of the awards • Best USAFE mission-capable The 50th TFW’s test the Frontline Aircraft that 50th Tactical Fighter Wing units branch – 1986 and 1987 (50th Sup- operations tempo did Maintenance Engineer- received between 1984 and 1988. All ply Squadron) not slow in 1986, nor ing program. Military awards listed went to 50th TFW or • 17th Air Force FOD Program did the wing’s receipt of maintenance specialists one of its units (in parentheses). Award – 1986 accolades and recognition received weapon- • Best USAFE traffi c management from its headquarters. The system-specifi c training to the • Air Force Outstanding Unit offi ce – 1986 (50th Transportation wing replaced its F-16A and F-16B same level as the contractor engi- Award – July 1, 1982 to June 30, Squadron) Fighting Falcons for the advanced F- neering and technical service representa- 1984 • Best USAFE motor vehicle 16C and F-16D. tives for that aircraft. • USAFE Commander in Chief’s maintenance unit – 1986 (50th TS) USAFE announced April 15, 1986, The maintenance community ended the Trophy – 1984 and 1985 (313th TFS) • Second place, Excaliber bomb- that the 313th Tactical Fighter Squadron year on another high note when, in No- • Category 1 Outstanding Unit ing competition – 1987 (313th TFS) had earned the USAFE Commander in vember, the Explosive Ordnance Division Safety Award – February 1985 • Best 17th Air Force aircraft gen- Chief’s Trophy for 1985. Operations and received the 17th Air Force Maintenance • Second place, Gunsmoke Com- eration squadron – 1987 (50th AGS) maintenance teams within 50th TFW Effectiveness Award for its munitions petition – 1985 • Best 17th Air Force component also received numerous awards at major maintenance activities. • Overall Top Gun and individual repair squadron – 1987 (50th CRS) command level and higher throughout The wing also conducted four major F-16 wing Top Gun – 1985 (Capt. • USAFE Daedalian Maintenance 1986 and 1987, including the Secretary accident response drills and underwent Mark Fredenburgh) Trophy – 1987 of Defense’s Phoenix Award recognizing three Nuclear Surety Inspections in 1988. • 17th Air Force Daedalian Main- • USAFE Maintenance Effective- the best maintenance organization in the The results of these inspections helped tenance Trophy – October 1986 (50th ness Award – 1987 (50th AGS and Department of Defense. justify the wing’s receipt of special recog- TFW Maintenance Complex) 50th CRS) While notices of the wing’s numerous nition from the Air Force Directorate of • First place, USAFE munitions • First and second place, Peace- awards continued to arrive in the spring Nuclear Surety. competition – 1986 keeper Challenge – 1987 (50th of 1987, teams continued to reach new Pilots and maintenance personnel • DOD Phoenix Award for main- Security Police Squadron) heights. During a training deployment to conducted aggressive training programs tenance – 1986 • First place, Excaliber III – 1987 , Spain, the 10th TFS from Zaragoza and Incirlik AB in re- • USAFE Maintenance Effective- (313th TFS and 313th Aircraft Main- surpassed a fi ve-year-old sustained surge sponse to aircraft accidents, fl ying 2,879 ness Award – 1986 (50th Aircraft tenance Unit) record at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, fl y- sorties from Zaragoza AB alone in late Generation Squadron) • First place, USAFE Sure Fire ing 956 sorties in 16 days. 1988. 50th TFW Airmen took part in Salty • U.S. Air Force Daedalian Main- competition – 1988 As the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing Nation exercises and underwent nuclear tenance Trophy – 1986 • First place, Peacekeeper Chal- entered its 35th year of association with surety and unit effectiveness inspections. • Best USAFE life-support func- lenge marksmanship and obstacle the North Atlantic Treaty Organization By year’s end, the social, economic and tion – 1986 course – 1988 (50th SPS) and USAFE, few could have foreseen the political turmoil in the Soviet Union had • USAFE FOD Incentive Award • Top Flight, Excaliber V – 1988 changes that would soon alter the unit’s reached a boiling point. The Berlin Wall – 1986 (496th TFS) future—and the world’s. fell, and a new era in Europe began.

photos courtesy of Randy Saunders Pictured above are the Airmen from the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing at , Germany, who took part in U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s 1983 Gunsmoke compe- tition. The 50th TFW won second place in Gunsmoke 1985. The 50th Space Wing inherited the legacy of the 50th TFW, which inactivated Sept. 30, 1991.