Airman Overcomes Past Trials by Audrey Jensen Alized She Was Lying in an Emergency 21St Space Wing Public Affairs Room Hospital Bed

COMMANDER’S CORNER: SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS - PAGE 2 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Thursday, May 10, 2018 Vol. 62 No. 19 BREAKING THROUGH ABUSE: Airman overcomes past trials By Audrey Jensen alized she was lying in an emergency 21st Space Wing Public Affairs room hospital bed. Before she walked downstairs to say what could have been her last farewell PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, to her roommates the previous night, Colo. — Stephanie’s roommates Forsythe was in her bathroom, star- looked up to see she had come back ing at the bottle of Ambien she had downstairs and was now standing been prescribed a month before to across from them, saying ‘goodnight,’ help her sleep. for the second time that evening. “I remember for a split second This time, Stephanie asked if one having a thought cross my mind — I of her roommates, her best friend could just take this whole bottle of Rachel, would check on her before go- pills and that will change something,” ing to bed. She told her roommates she Forsythe said. “Something needs to loved them and walked back upstairs. change, so I grabbed it and that’s what “Rachel knew something was off,” I did. I took the whole bottle.” Lt. Col. Stephanie Forsythe, 21st An hour after Forsythe asked Medical Support Squadron diagnostic Rachel to check on her, “She came and therapeutic flight commander, up to my room to physically check told the audience at the Peterson Air on me. She turned on the light and Force Base, Colorado, Storyteller’s tried to wake me up and couldn’t,” Conference, March 30, 2018. “I had Forsythe said. “She woke up our other already said goodnight.” roommates and called 911.” After getting up the stairs and lay- It was only after Forsythe took the ing down in her bed, Forsythe, who bottle of Ambien she realized the se- was 23 at the time, knew her life de- riousness of the situation, so she tried pended on that last interaction. to help the best way she knew how in The next time she opened her eyes, the moment. Forsythe said she remembered feel- “Before I got back into my bed, I left (Courtesy photo) ing a plastic tube in her throat. In the the empty bottle on my night stand SOUTH KOREA — Lt. Col. Stephanie Forsythe, 21st Medical Support Squadron diagnostic and therapeutic flight commander process of becoming fully conscious, and had written a note about what and (right), is pictured in 2006 with her wingman and best friend Rachel (left), who saved her when she attempted suicide at 23 Rachel had to repeat several times See Trials page 8 years old. After working through intensive therapy, Forsythe was able to work through abuse she went through in high school what happened before Forsythe re- and worked her way up to where she is now. Peterson Airmen form LEAP club

By Staff Sgt. Emily Kenney 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen in the Language Enabled Airmen Program held their first club meeting April 11, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. LEAP is a career-spanning program that identifies, selects, educates and trains Airmen who can speak, read and understand foreign languages, to accomplish specific Air Force and Department of Defense missions. “The intent is that the Air Force identifies Airmen who speak foreign languages so they can be utilized to do Air Force or Department of Defense missions with their language expertise, experience and knowledge,” said Capt. Sindler, 21st Medical Support Squadron. “There are also a lot of language-capable Airmen who are not considered language-enabled. This program (Courtesy photo) helps those Airmen through online and in-person [Temporary BUSAN, South Korea — Capt. Sean Sindler, 21st Medical Support Squadron, takes a photo during a four-week Language Intensive Duty] training to increase their level of language proficiency to Training Experience in Busan, South Korea in 2016. Sindler went on the LITE as a member of the Language Enabled Airmen Program. meet mission needs.” LEAP is a career-spanning program that identifies, selects, educates and trains Airmen who can speak, read and understand foreign See LEAP club page 7 languages to accomplish specific Air Force and Department of Defense missions.

INSIDE News 1-16 Briefs 4 Peterson From Classifieds 18 AFB prayer humble AF week Crossword 19 luncheon beginnings in photos Page 3 Page 5 Page 10 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Thursday, May 10, 2018 www.peterson.af.mil 21ST SPACE WING COMMANDER’S CORNER Suicide prevention and awareness

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “Each year, I remember seeing periodic posts about your new life, 44,965 Americans die by suicide;” despite expert beliefs how things were really moving in a new, meaningful that this figure is underestimated due to the negative By Maj. direction. But then something dramatically changed. stigma surrounding suicide and poor data collection A post that you and your wife had reached the point systems in-place (afsp.org). Even closer to home, “suicide Christian Price of no return. After a long journey, you would each be is the leading cause of death of Active Duty Airmen,” going your own way. What had changed, I thought. I with 151 reported from August 2016 through August Air Force wondered how the kids would handle the separation. I 2017 (af.mil). felt powerless; offering to lend a hand. Letting you know Data proves that the boundaries of “rank, gender, Space Command that I was there if you needed it. Maybe hit the trails like ethnicity, or geographically” do not exist with suicide, we did before. Beside a thank you and a like, we both rather all Airmen are susceptible (af.mil). Further, age went along with our lives. Sometimes that is just how is not a discriminating factor, as suicide impacts nearly way to get those Airmen on the brink to open up, so life is. We are all moving different directions, hoping all age groups, being most prevalent with middle aged that we can all become part of the solution of finally to avoid the next bump in the road; not wanting to be adults, “45-54 years of age” (afsp.org). putting an end to suicide? a burden to those around us. To the author’s surprise, this makes retiring members The following personal experience narrative is written So then I hear from you again, but this time it is not highly susceptible to the risk of suicide, as beyond the by an Airman, about an Airman, for all Airmen: you. I am asked if I heard what happened. You did de- age correlation, many retiring Airman may experience cide to hit the trails, but this time it was a solo ride, significant lifestyle changes, monetary stressors asso- and you had decided that you were not coming back. ciated with employment change, and even relationship You I am left with so many questions why. You were such changes, as an Airman and spouse may have differing a warm soul. A father to great kids that hopefully can priorities with an Air Force career coming to an end. It is Author: Anonymous Airman find understanding as to why daddy is gone; never to estimated that 7,400 veterans commit suicide annually; The last time we crossed paths, was the day of your come back. You were a friend that would do anything “22 a day” (militarytimes.com). Bottom line, any under- retirement ceremony. I was very nervous, as it was the for anyone; the type of person we only dream comes standing that suicide is a new pandemic associated with first retirement ceremony that I ever officiated. I not into our life to share a story, hit a trail. I will miss you a misunderstood generation of youth, is simply false. only considered you a co-worker, but a friend. I did not my friend. I will never completely understand why you Despite the Green Dot training evolution, the act of want to let you down; I knew how great of an impact chose a path of no return. Why you could not simply actually committing suicide remains a bit of a mystery you had on my life and those around you. Once I saw ask for help. to Airmen. Not to suggest that Airmen do not under- the excitement in the faces of you and your family, it If only we had one more chance to get out there and stand how one commits the act of death, but rather why was clear that everything was going to be just fine. You hit the trail … maybe it could have been different. an individual chooses a complete absence of existence, were with the ones you loved. Those that meant so very If you are struggling or know someone who is, please versus seeking some form of help. The challenge mov- much in your life. I can recall us talking several months use the resources available at http://www.airforcemed- ing forward will fall on all Airmen; active and retired. prior; how you would miss the military, but why it was icine.af.mil/SuicidePrevention/ You can also call the How do we as an Air Force family get better at iden- time to pass the torch. Time to focus on the family that Veteran’s Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 or text 838255. tifying the signs of distress? How do we find a better had shaped the great person you had become. #BeThere

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By Audrey Jensen 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Peterson Air Force Base celebrated its own National Prayer Day with a luncheon, hosted by Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing Commander, and a special guest speaker. The National Prayer Luncheon, paid for by the 2018 Military Spouse of the Year, Kristen Christy, featured Dave Roever, a Navy, Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient as its guest speaker at the Peterson AFB Club, May 3, 2018. After the U.S. and Canadian anthem was performed by Senior Airman Jamie Teachenor, a scripture read- ing and prayer petitions were recited as well. Once everyone finished their lunch, Roever took to the stage. “I consider it the highest honor to serve my God and my country,” said Roever. “I put the two together because in this great country we still have faith in God. There are many diverse understandings of who God is. I can tell you it takes as much faith to be an atheist as it does to be an evangelist. The fact is, you believe in something — we call that our core values. Whatever that core value is, don’t be afraid to lean on it.” Roever, who travels the world sharing his life story at national conventions, military bases and public schools, moved the audience of civilians, veterans and servicemembers to tears and laughter with his stories of serving in the Navy, being married to his wife, Brenda, and getting to where he is today. A wounded warrior, Roever is also the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars and the Navy Unit (U.S. Air Force photo by Audrey Jensen) Commendation Ribbon, among many others. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, presents the 21 SW coin to keynote speaker of the National Prayer Before closing words, Col. Moore presented Roever Luncheon, Dave Roever, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 3, 2018. Roever is a Vietnam veteran and a Purple Heart recipient who travels around the with a 21st Space Wing coin. world to speak at national conventions, public schools and military bases to share his life story serving in the Navy.

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theme is “Freedom” Staff Writer Audrey Jensen Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center “The program directly supports three (of the four) pillars of Public Affairs Published by Colorado Springs Comprehensive Airman Fitness by providing mental, social and spir- Military Newspapers Group, 235 S. itual development for a more resilient Air Force,” Grammer said. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Participants can submit photos at http://www.myairforcelife.com/ 80903, a private firm in no way con- JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — nected with the U.S. Air Force, under The 2018 Air Force photo contest, managed by the Air Force Services arts/photo-contest.aspx. The contest is open to authorized patrons of exclusive written contract with the Activity, officially began May 1, 2018. Air Force morale, welfare and recreation programs, and is divided into 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an This year’s theme is “Freedom” with the contest running through adult and youth categories. authorized publication for members May 31. The adult category has novice and accomplished divisions. The youth of the U.S. military services. “Freedom is the power or right to act, speak or think and holds a category is separated by three age divisions: children (6-8), pre-teens Contents of the Space Observer are different meaning and feeling to all of us,” said Darlene Johnson, AFSVA (9-12) and teens (13-17). not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Govern- Community Programs Branch chief. “During this contest, participants Participants can submit up to two original images in a JPEG or JPG ment, the Department of Defense or can express how they view Freedom through their camera lens and format; only online entries are eligible. The file size must be between the Department of the Air Force. capture that moment in time forever.” 3 and 8 MB. The appearance of advertising in The photo contest is part of the Air Force’s arts and crafts program Winners will be announced in July, Johnson said. Amazon gift cards this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute en- which develops the skills and creative abilities of Airmen and their will be awarded to the top three winners in each division, with first dorsement by DoD, the Department families by getting them involved and connected through photography, place winning $400; second place $300; and third $200. of the Air Force, or CSMNG, of said Jon Grammer, AFSVA director of programs. For more information, visit http://www.myairforcelife.com. the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affilia- tion or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Lor- Key Spouse luncheon ing Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) 556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax (719) 556- 7848 or DSN 834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated. The Space Observer is published every Thursday. For advertising in- quiries, call Colorado Springs Mil- itary Newspapers, (719) 634-5905. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classi- fied advertisement should call (719) 329-5210. Articles, announcements, news briefs or feedback for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/ PA via [email protected]. For further information, call 21st SW/PA at (719) 556-5185 or DSN 834-5185 or e-mail space.observer@ us.af.mil. Deadline for article sub- mission is noon the Friday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook (U.S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley) and Libel Manual. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Peterson Air Force Base held their Annual Key Spouse Appreciation Luncheon at The Club May For information in the event of a Peterson Air Force Base emergency, 1, 2018. Key Spouses are part of the Airman and Family Readiness Center, which help connect Airmen and their families to information and resources they need in the community. contact the Straight Talk line at (719) 556-9154. SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, May 10, 2018 5 From humble beginnings

By Cameron Hunt where she got hired at the U.S. Air Force 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Academy. “It’s just amazing how things just happen almost coincidentally and it’s been like that PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — ever since. I promise you, God is good,” said Tonya Bonner, 21st Force Support Squadron Bonner, who credits her education as a piv- military personnel flight chief, serves over otal role in advancing her career throughout 2,900 Department of Defense civilian and the years. military retirees with a staff of 20 employees. Bonner earned a Bachelor of Science in Though her life didn’t start out at the top, organizational management from Colorado Bonner didn’t let that stop her from moving Christian University in 1995. Soon after, she up in life. participated in a career developmental pro- Bonner was born and raised in Cleveland, gram. However, shortly after entering the Ohio by a single mother with the help of program she and her first husband divorced her aunts and neighbors. Her mother lat- in 1998. er explained to her that her family grew up “I remember that I was a mess during that poor. Up until that point, she said she didn’t time. Mounting bills, fears of raising a child understand the concept of what poor was, alone, feeling like a failure, and on top of all Bonner said. that, having issues at work for coming in late “We were poor but my brother and I never due to lack of sleep,” Bonner said. “But thank realized it then, even after it was explained to God I had a great church family to help me us, we didn’t understand just what that was, through those tough times.” until we got older. We were raised in church, She eventually remarried to a retired Air which gave us a foundation for prayer and Force chief master sergeant named Michael belonging.” Bonner said. “I’ve always known Bonner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cameron Hunt) that I was destined for great things, that I As a way to develop their personal inter- PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Tonya Bonner, 21st Force Support Squadron military personnel flight was blessed.” viewing skills, she and a colleague decided chief serves over 2,900 Department of Defense civilian and military retirees with a staff of 20 employees at Beginning her career in civil service as a to apply for jobs as a form of practice. This Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 16, 2018. Tonya plans on retiring in 2019 and taking up some home newly divorced, single mom, Bonner rose resulted in an actual job offer at Peterson projects and doing community service. through the civilian ranks to eventually lead Air Force Base, Colorado, in the Employee a civilian personnel office after joining the Management Relations section. Bonner then Army. 4th Infantry Division Artillery as a commu- to thrive. I hope that in my life, I’ve made became the lead of Employee Management “I went straight into college after high nications technician. my mom proud.” Relations section in 2005. school but needed money to support my “Females weren’t widely welcomed in the Bonner served in the Army for four years Upon the downsizing of positions with- family; I knew a friend who had joined the Army back then, the males within the unit and nine months, but later continued to work in the Civilian Personnel Office in 2007, Army and had convinced me to join.” Bonner rebelled against my presence. To appease within the Army as a civilian military spouse. she took another position back at the Air said. “I didn’t break the news to my family the male majority there, I was sent off to Her husband was deployed to Wurzburg, Force Academy as the Equal Employment for six months after I had joined secretly.” staff duty as an administration specialist. Germany, where she got her start working Opportunity officer. Six months later she was Her family’s initial response was disap- That’s how I got my start in administration on base as a personnel clerk under the Non- offered a position to return to Peterson AFB pointment, since they had groomed her for and remained in that career field ever since,” Appropriated Fund section. Soon after, she as a Civilian Personnel officer but turned it college early on. Only her uncle, a veteran, Bonner said. “Then my mom passed away, migrated over to the Appropriated Fund side down to continue supporting the 10th Air supported her decision. within my first year of being in service. I as a staffing clerk in the Civilian Personnel Base Wing commander. Bonner’s first years in the Army came with was 20 years old and didn’t know how I Office. Three months later, Polly Case, the Civilian challenges; her first assignment in 1983 was would survive. But somehow, with God’s When her husband’s tour was complete in See Beginnings page 12 at Fort Carson, Colorado. She served in the help, I withstood the adversity and was able Germany, they returned to Colorado Springs, SPACE OBSERVER 6 Thursday, May 10, 2018 www.peterson.af.mil

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Saturday 12 May NORAD 60th Anniversary Ceremony LOCATION: Peterson Air Force Base Museum Air Park (Hanger 140 if bad weather) START TIME: 10 a.m. WHO IS WELCOME: All common access card (CAC) holders Aerial Demonstrations/Static Displays/Cake Cutting LOCATION: Peterson Air Force Base Hanger 140 START TIME: 11 a.m. AIRCRAFT EXPECTED: H Canadian Forces Snowbirds H Canadian CF-18 Demo Jet (NORAD 60th Colours) plus 2 x Grey CF-18s H USN E-2D (Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning Aircraft) H USCG HH-65 (Eurocopter Dolphin SAR Helicopter) H USAF E-3 AWACS H USAF F-15 Eagle Fighter H USAF F-16 Falcon Fighter H USAF F-22 Raptor Fighter WHO IS WELCOME: All common access card (CAC) holders. (Courtesy photos) SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, May 10, 2018 7 LEAP club From page 1

Sindler and Master Sgt. Manuel Jimenez organized the LEAP club at Peterson AFB to get participants together to share stories and experiences. Club meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at the base chapel. “Capt. Sindler stopped by my office one day because he started researching people in LEAP,” said Jimenez, 21st Medical Group contracting officer representative. “We started sharing experiences and the importance of it and how there was no common club, so we decided to start the club here at Peterson.” Sindler and Jimenez said they want to get the word out about LEAP and its global importance. “The LEAP program opens the door to endless possibil- ities,” said Jimenez. “That’s one thing we want to highlight for the new LEAP applicants. This isn’t just about learning the language, this is about a real purpose: utilizing that language in the Department of Defense and its interactions with different country’s services.” Sindler agreed. “It’s really crucial to building and strengthening our re- lationships and partnerships with countries worldwide,” said Sindler. Each year, a board meets to review applicant’s packages. In 2017, more than 50 percent of applicants were accepted into LEAP. (Courtesy photo) There are currently more than 2,700 Airmen in LEAP, BUSAN, South Korea — Capt. Sean Sindler, 21st Medical Support Squadron and Language Enabled Airmen Program member, takes a photo during speaking 90 different strategic languages. a four-week Language Intensive Training Experience in Busan, South Korea in 2016. There are currently more than 2,700 Airmen in LEAP, speaking However, Sindler said, there are many Airmen who speak 90 different strategic languages. These Airmen are provided unique opportunities in which they can travel to foreign countries to utilize their language foreign languages but aren’t involved or don’t know about skills while performing their Air Force and Department of Defense missions. the program. “There are about 29 people on base who are in LEAP,” said Sindler. “However, there’s probably five to 10 times this many It makes you stand out in promotion boards. Everyone goes “Anyone who is interested can come to our meetings,” people on base who speak a foreign language but don’t show to school and volunteers, but this is unique and really helps said Jimenez. “Even if they don’t speak another language, up on our list because they’re not in LEAP. We’re trying to broaden your career.” but they’re interested in learning, that’s a great start. It’s get the word out so those people can apply to LEAP.” During LEAP meetings, participants hone their language open for everyone.” Jimenez said LEAP has been crucial to his career skills, share stories and talk about how LEAP has affected For more information on LEAP and how to apply go to development. their careers and lives. Sindler and Jimenez encourage any- www.culture.af.mil/leap. The application window for Active “LEAP is not only about learning the language,” said one to attend the meetings on the second Wednesday of the Duty members is now until 16 June. For more information Jimenez. “I believe it has helped me progress in my career. month at 11:30 a.m. at the base chapel. on the LEAP Club at Peterson, call 719-556-1357.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pavao) HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — Airman 1st Class Matthew Cable, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit aerospace maintenance apprentice, reviews a technical order before starting preventative maintenance at Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 26, 2018. Maintainers with the 4th AMU work day and night to keep Hurlburt Field’s aircraft ready for global operations.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Two U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, a B-52 Stratofortress bomber and two Royal Moroccan air force F-16s fly in a formation during Exercise African Lion April 20, 2018. Various units from the U.S. Armed Forces will conduct multilateral and stability operations training with units from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces in the Kingdom of Morocco. This combined multilateral exercise is designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures while demonstrating the strong bond between the nation’s militaries.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dustin Mullen) NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Senior Airman Dan Bentz, 346th Air Expeditionary Group Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer member who is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., hammers a concrete block into place April 27, 2018, at a construction site in Meteti, Panama. Bentz is participating in Exercise New Horizons 2018, which will assist communities throughout Panama by providing medical assistance and building facilities such as schools, a youth community center and a women’s health ward.

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Paul Stennett) MANSFIELD, Ohio — Staff Sgt. Spencer Magers inspects the intake and exhaust on the engines of a C-130H Hercules that sits on the flightline while awaiting the mission for the day at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, April 26, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta) SPACE OBSERVER www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, May 10, 2018 11 AF week in photos FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — This week’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Dale Greer) LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An E-3 Sentry aircraft from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., flies an aerial demonstration over the Ohio River April 21, 2018, during the Thunder Over Louisville air show in Louisville, Ky. The Kentucky Air National Guard once again served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show, providing essential maintenance and logistical support.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum) BOULDER CITY, Nev. — Capt. Andrew Durkee shoots a rifle during a stage of the U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Multigun National Championship in Boulder City, Nev., April 21, 2018. Various stages of the competition tested multiple skills of each competitor.

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(Top) MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. — Crestwood High School Junior ROTC cadets pose for a photo during the annual Top Gun Drill Meet at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., April 28, 2018. High School junior ROTC cadets from across the state competed in drill and ceremony events sponsored by the South Carolina Air National Guard.

(Left) TAHOE NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. — A C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a USDA Forest Service Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System drops water over the Tahoe National Forest, Calif., April 26, 2018. The four military airlift wings tasked with supporting the Department of Defense MAFFS mission took part in annual recertification training sponsored by the Forest Service April 22-27. This year’s training wrapped up at McClellan Reload Base in Sacramento with all four wings successfully recertified and prepared for the upcoming fire season. The four airlift wings, three Air National Guard and one Air Force Reserve, making up the MAFFS Air Expeditionary Group are the 146th AW, California ANG, 152nd AW, Nevada ANG, 153rd AW, Wyoming ANG and 302nd AW, Air Force Reserve, Peterson AFB, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.) Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. — An Airman releases his three-point shot as part of the Eglin Connects event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., April 27, 2018. The event, to help promote resiliency, featured information booths, sporting events and a car show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta) SPACE OBSERVER 12 Thursday, May 10, 2018 www.peterson.af.mil More brand names, more fashions, more choices, it’s all about the eyes Summertime: 7975 Fountain Mesa Now Road Next to Safeway in Fountain Beware of UV Rays OPEN 573-2020

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Total active duty military (as of Sept. 2017)...... 1.3 million Army...... 472,000 Navy...... 319,000 Air Force...... 319,000 Marine Corps...... 184,000 Coast Guard...... 41,000 Total reserve forces...... 800,000

Military...... 5,565 Peterson Air Force Base Civilian...... 2,549 Economic impact (2017) Contractor...... 1,757 $1.24 billion Total...... 9,871

The states with the most total active duty and reserve members of the military, as of September 2017: California...... 184,540 New York...... 48,974 Texas...... 164,234 Colorado...... 47,636 Virginia...... 115,280 34,460 active duty: North Carolina...... 112,951 Army...... 25,039 Florida...... 92,249 Navy...... 753 Georgia...... 88,089 Marine Corps...... 218 Washington...... 64,066 Air Force...... 8,404 South Carolina...... 55,369 Coast Guard...... 46

State defense spending...... $8.7 billion Percent of state GDP...... 2.8 percent Total state output from DoD expenditures...... $27 billion (numbers from 2015)

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By Debbie Aragon of commodities,” Lombardi added, citing Air Force Installation and enterprise office furniture purchasing as a Mission Support Center Public Affairs recent example. Experts in the facility and construction JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- area first looked at the furniture require- LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — A new ac- ments and determined what a common office quisition program has the potential to help configuration should look like. They then the Air Force save $2 billion and make it a started working with commercial equipment more lethal fighting force, Air Force acqui- managers and furniture manufacturers to sition leaders believe. negotiate a price rate. The aim of category management is to find After the Air Force negotiated a lower price efficiencies in large goods and services con- with the manufacturers, it required them to tracts, said Rich Lombardi, Air Force deputy pass on that lower price to small businesses under secretary for management and deputy that contracted with the Air Force for fur- chief management officer, during a visit to the niture installation, Lombardi said. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Because of the Air Force’s approach, the Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, service was able to get an economy of scale April 23, 2018. for pricing. “With the publishing of the National This business deal resulted in a 29 percent Defense Strategy, we have a clear under- reduction in price, 100 percent of systems and standing of where the department is going modular furniture contracts being awarded and category management clearly is a good to small businesses, and a $15.3 million sav- fit with the line of effort to reform the de- ings for the Air Force. partment,” Lombardi said. “Which in turn “It was an ingenious way of being able to provides the potential to realign resources not only be more efficient and effective in to increase the lethality and readiness of the our buy but also ensure we were focusing on joint force.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon) our small business partners along the way,” Category management is being fielded JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — At center, Rich Lombardi, deputy under secretary of the Lombardi said. across the federal government and provides Air Force for management, and deputy chief management officer, office of the under secretary of the Air Force, Although Air Force category management a new acquisition standard by analyzing and chairs a category management council meeting at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters has come a long way since the idea was born managing costs in 10 categories. at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 23, 2018. Lombardi is the Air Force’s category management in AFICA, there is still much to do, Lombardi Until recently, the Air Force had a goal of account official and is tasked with overseeing the effort as it rolls out across the enterprise. said. saving $1 billion over five years. Thanks to “(AFICA has) been the backbone of cate- progress already made in category manage- with the idea of implementing it across the the Air Force appointed information technol- gory management from the very beginning,” ment, that goal has doubled, explained Brig. Air Force. ogy, professional services, industrial products Lombardi said. “(They) help organizations Gen. Cameron Holt, Air Force Installation “There had been a lot of really great work and services, and transportation and logistics and category managers understand (the con- Contracting Agency commander, whose done, particularly here in (AFIMSC), from category managers. cept) and provide tools and training for them AFIMSC-subordinate organization executes the standpoint of facilities, construction and The category management approach is a to accomplish the mission. the program. security systems,” said Lombardi, whose of- cultural change for the Air Force, Lombardi “This is a journey and it’s going to continue “Category management is all about inno- fice manages business operations across the said. to be a journey,” Lombardi said, adding that vation and affordability, and it’s one means force. “The Air Force is driving a paradigm shift teams are getting smarter and leaning on to help achieve the secretary of defense’s To build on that momentum, Lombardi from budget execution to strategic cost man- some of the more mature category managers vision,” he added. discussed the idea to the under secretary agement in an effort to obtain maximum val- at AFIMSC for guidance. The Air Force’s adoption of the approach of the Air Force, and it wasn’t long before ue for each precious taxpayer dollar spent,” “They’ve learned a lot over the last few began about four years ago. she appointed him as the service’s lead for Holt said. years. They’ve (done) a lot of great work so “(Brig. Gen.) Casey Blake, commander of the initiative. Strategic cost management is based on data now we’re (applying lessons learned) to the AFICA at the time, directed his staff to take To date, category managers have been — the Air Force’s ability to gather data and other category managers,” he said. lessons learned from strategic sourcing and appointed in six of the 10 category areas, analyze it to then identify the appropriate Holt said his long-term goal is transform- improve and expand upon the successes,” which comprise 94 percent of the Air Force’s actions to drive down cost while achieving ing operational acquisition experts into busi- Holt said. operational spending. mission performance. ness leaders with an enterprise perspective The staff developed a plan that led to the After appointing category managers for The Air Force is bringing people togeth- who are “always trying to obtain the best category management concept, which was facilities and construction, and security and er who understand “what the data is tell- deals for the Air Force and ensuring taxpayer expanded after Holt approached Lombardi protection — already in place at AFIMSC — ing us and how best to buy certain types dollars are well spent.” SMALL BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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