Happy New Year This issue marks the 366th issue of the Satellite Flyer. VOL. 9, NO. 1 JANUARY 4, 2007 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil News EAR IN REVIEW Briefs Ye start our look at the top stories of 2006 by Volunteer Income Tax Wvisiting an article representatives needed about the last second of 2005. Volunteers are needed for The U.S. Naval Observatory the 2006 tax year. Alternate Master Clock here Each unit is asked to read 23:59:60 just before appoint two representatives Schriever ushered in the new and the appointment letter year. should be signed by the The 2nd Space Operations squadron commander. Squadron here and the USNO Each representative will made sure computer systems receive basic and/or refresher within the Department of tax law training. Defense received the leap sec- The tax training is sched- ond correctly. uled for Jan. 17 to 19, DeKok The operation went off with- Building 210, in the contract- out a hitch even though no one ing classroom. had handled a leap second since Limited space is available; Dec. 31, 1998. reserve your seat as soon as hroughout the year, 22nd possible. SOPS provided Air Force Requirements: All volun- TSatellite Control Network teers should have basic com- support for several important puter skills for inputting tax NASA missions. In January, return information and be able 22nd SOPS Airmen provided to perform tasks completely support for NASA’s New and accurately. Horizons probe, a spacecraft that photo by Alex Groves Volunteers will do taxes passed the moon’s orbit in just More than 500 Airmen with the 50th Space Wing ran two miles during a 50th SW fun run the morning of within their unit and may be seven hours on its way to Pluto. Sept. 8. Some Airmen took turns sprinting past the front of the formation with their units' guidons. asked to assist other units. The squadron has also supported Deliver the signed letter via every space shuttle launch in demonstration of the ol. John Hyten, the 50th “How can we do it better, faster messenger, e-mail, or fax to 2006. Advanced Extremely SW commander, and more efficiently?” 50th Space Wing Judge n April, the 50th Operations AHigh Frequency Satellite Cunveiled the wing’s new n June, Schriever’s Airmen Advocate office as soon as Group held its first Maj. Mission Control Segment vision statement in May: “The bore witness to the death of possible. IGen. Jimmey Morrell dining brought 4th SOPS one step clos- 50th Space Wing will deliver Ian al Qaida leader in Iraq. For additional information out in downtown Colorado er to adopting a new, more capa- improved combat effects through Abu Musab al-Zarqawi died or to request a template of the Springs to recognize Airmen ble satellite constellation. our integrated space capabilities when laser- and GPS-guided letter, contact Master Sgt. who exemplified General “It shows (leadership) the by fighting our weapons sys- bombs destroyed his safehouse Aleisha Thompson, 50th Morrell’s leadership and vision. future of secure communica- tems, protecting our resources, northeast of Baquba, Iraq. SW/JA, at 567-6039, e-mail: Maj. Theresa Malasavage, 2nd tions—where we’re heading and and supporting our mission.” “When our 18- and 19-year- [email protected] SOPS, and Master Sgt. Jacob what our capabilities are,” said The change in vision meant old Airmen and our 21- to 22- .mil or fax, 567-5052. Simmons, 50th Operations 1st Lt. Craig Cherek, chief of units shifted their focus: instead year-old lieutenants find out that Support Squadron, received the mobile plans and tactics for 4th of supporting a specific system, what they do keeps our country awards for 2006. SOPS. they would concentrate on the free and strong—when I can tell TRICARE change to combat effects they bring to war my troops, this is what we do Dental Premiums fighters downrange. every day ... that’s a kind of job New premium rates have “Our operators will be able to fulfillment you can’t get in most been announced for the active see a problem and say, ‘I know civilian jobs,” said Capt. duty TRICARE Dental that’s not a normal operation, Matthew Brandt, 2nd SOPS Program, for the Feb. 1, 2007 and I can fight through that Operations Flight commander. through Jan. 31, 2008 benefit problem,’” Colonel Hyten said. Most of Schriever’s units year. “Our satellite operators will be played some role in the success- The new amounts will be our first line of defense.” ful attack: the 50th Network deducted from military pay irmen also became Operations Group maintained accounts starting with the familiar with new terms: satellite command and control January 2007 leave and earn- AAir Force Smart support through AFSCN; 50th ing statement. Operations for the 21st Century, OG provided the combat effects The new rates are: $11.05 “Six Sigma” and “LEAN” were that were essential to the strike; for Single Premium (one fami- a few of those terms that gave and the 50th Mission Support ly member) and $27.63 for organizations a chance to take a Group made sure Schriever was Family Premium (more than fresh look at their businesses secure and had the essentials it one family member.) photo by Senior Airman Jason Ridder and cut away red tape. needed to carry out its mission. For more information The U.S. Naval Observatory Alternate Master Clock, located in the 2nd “AFSO 21 reaches to every Airmen who returned from regarding payment options, Space Operations Squadron's operations center, is approximately corner of Schriever AFB, from overseas deployments brought check out www.TRICARE 4,000 times more accurate than the earth’s rotation. The clock personnel to space operations to back insightful perspectives of dentalprogram.com. showed 23:59:60 Dec. 31, 2005 as USNO professionals added the first maintenance operations and staff leap second since 1998. work,” Colonel Hyten explained. See YEAR, Page 10

Weekend Friday Saturday Sunday INSIDE Commentary . . .2 Year End .1, 10-11 Outlook High 30 High 38 High 40 News ...... 3-9 Classifieds .12-19 Low 13 Low 25 Low 27 JANUARY 4, 2007 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil “Oh, for the love of it all” Tech. Sgt. Scott Sturkol I explained that as an Airman, and as a “The attack on our soil on Sept. 11, much that I continue to serve. Air Mobility Warfare Center husband, father and grandfather, I have the 2001, should prove my point,” I said. “I “I don’t care if you have political dif- Public Affairs best family in the world. All of my family, don’t know of anybody personally who ferences with me or if you want to dis- including all of my personal extended and doesn’t feel the same as me on this issue.” agree with everything I’ve just told you,” I Throughout my nearly 15-year military military family, are behind the life I chose The friend nodded in agreement. “I’m said. “My point is you have that right and career, I’ve had many people ask me why I to lead. also still serving for the love of those who it’s my honor to help preserve that right do what I do. I was asked recently by a “If it wasn’t for the love my family has served before me,” I said. “Think about it. for you (and I do so) as a member of the civilian friend, “Why are you still in the provided me, I don’t know that I could do There have been millions of Americans Air Force and the military. In my opinion, military? Aren’t you afraid of what could this,” I explained. “If you know that what who have fought our wars of the past and we live in one of the greatest countries in happen if they send you some where?” you do takes you away from your family at who have served and died for our country. the world and I am more than happy My response to these questions was times, making decisions on a career in the It is my honor to even be mentioned defending this country and the principles simple. I said, “Oh, for the love of it all.” military can be tough. However, it’s among the veterans of our country.” it stands for.” This friend’s response was, “For the because of that family I remain strong and My friend’s response to this point could As that conversation ended, I hope my love of all of what?” steadfast in voluntarily serving to defend be best categorized as “stunned silence.” friend left with a newfound respect for his To me, the statement was like opening and protect the Constitution of the United My gut feeling was no one had ever come country and, maybe, for the people he has up Pandora’s Box. This friend obviously States year in and year out.” out and explained his or her reasons to my as friends. has not experienced the same things I have The conversation didn’t stop there friend with this much clarity. However, I I say all of this because I want you all these past 15 years, and in my response I though. I said, “It’s also for the love of wasn’t done yet. to know that if you get asked the same took that into consideration. So as I started freedom.” “My biggest reason,” I said, “is for the question, take the time to explain about to respond, I figured it be best to paint the I went on to elaborate that as a nation love of country.” how you feel about why you serve. whole picture to effectively answer the fighting the war on terrorism, and espe- As a patriot in a country that welcomes Whether it is for the love of family, free- questions presented to me. cially since Sept. 11, 2001, it’s my job to people of all races, creed, origin, religion dom, veterans or your country, we have “Well, for the love of family is one do everything I can to help protect the and more, I emphatically told my friend our reasons and I am proud to be among part,” I responded. freedoms we enjoy today as Americans. that it’s because I love my country so you. Preparation is key to deploying Commentary by Maj. Dave Dutcher assessment, dental examination, combat arms training and whether you’re on station or not. Finally, when you get 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance, completed on-line courses such as law of downrange immediately contact your squadron. Give armed conflict and Anti-Terrorism Level I training? them a good e-mail address and let them know what they Whether at home supporting the largest combat-coded Make sure you take the time to accomplish each of can do for you. And send pictures. Nothing is better than wing in the Air Force or deployed in support of these actions now so that you aren’t caught unprepared bragging about your home station. Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, Airmen from later as you reach the critical days before you depart for 3. Prepare your family for your deployment: Have you every squadron continue to excel. the AOR. gone over to legal and updated your will? Do you need a Are you ready? 2. Prepare your squadron for your deployment: Every power of attorney accomplished before you leave? Is your You’ve got your desert combat uniforms and are await- one of you is a valuable member of your squadron and Servicemembers Group Life Insurance current/accurate? ing your orders, but does that truly make you ready? will be missed greatly. The hole left by your deployment Do you have a friend or neighbor to help out your Probably not. To truly be primed and ready you need to can result in mission degradation in your flight if you dependents while you’re gone? take care of three requirements: haven’t prepared those around you for your impending Finally, make sure that you have the family deployment 1. Prepare yourself to deploy: Read the reporting deployment. seminar circled on your calendar. Bring your family to instructions for the area to which you are deploying. Are you responsible for a report that no one else does? this important seminar so that both you and they can best Know what bags you need to deploy with and which ones Train a replacement! Are you sponsoring someone in and prepare for your absence. will be pre-positioned and awaiting pick-up when you now need a replacement? Make sure your supervision Now is the time to make sure you properly prepare arrive in the area of responsibility. knows. Have you completed all your mandatory training yourself for deployment. Ensure that you’re ready, your Know which weapon you are required to deploy with. such as your fitness test and chemical warfare defense family is ready and your squadron is ready while you Some of you may deploy with more than one. Are you ensemble? serve your country in the AOR. scheduled to attend Expeditionary Combat Skills Training If not, accomplish these before you leave as these Be safe, stay in contact and know your home station (ECST)? Have you accomplished your physical health training requirements are reported to the wing monthly looks forward to welcoming you home upon your return. Snow Call reminder It’s 5:30 in the morning and it’s snowing. You’re won- and both are updated directly by Schriever personnel. Calling 567-SNOW and checking Flashnews.net will dering if the base is closed or if there’s delayed reporting. Just as a note: 567-SNOW can take multiple calls at one help ensure you know what’s going on before you step You check the local television stations and their time. However, during busy times you may get a busy foot out of your home. prompters aren’t working or the information is inconsis- signal. If you do, hang up and try again. It might take Remember, “Delayed Reporting” equals “Delayed tent from station to station. How can you be sure you’re two or three calls, but you’ll be able to get through. Start.” getting the absolute-no-kidding delay or closure report? While radio and television stations are usually cor- All Schriever personnel need to slow down and delay Take one or both of the following two steps. rect, during the early morning hours of snow days the their arrival at the base as directed so 50th Civil Engineer 567-SNOW and the Flashnews.net website are the newsroom is a hectic place as information is pouring in Squadron can get the roads and parking lots ready. first two sources to receive base snow call information, to these media outlets.

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Spotlight on Justice The following military justice actions closed in the months of November and December:

An airman from the 4th Space Operations Squadron received Article 15 punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for violation of Article 92, Dereliction in the Performance of Duties, for willfully failing to refrain from consuming alco- hol while under the age of 21. The punishment was a suspended reduction to airman basic, 15 days restriction and 30 days extra duty. Courtesy photo A staff sergeant from 4th SOPS was convicted in Colorado Springs for driv- Tickets are still available for SnoFest!!! ing under the influence. The individual SnoFest is the military snow sports weekend being held Jan. 26 through 28 and features a variety of winter activities geared towards received one year of probation, 48 members of the military community. This annual event includes competitive ski and snowboard racing, parties, sleigh rides, ice skat- hours of community service and $460 ing, tubing, snow biking, a cardboard derby, snowshoeing and much more. Discounts on lodging, lift tickets, equipment and food in court costs. attract more than 4,000 people each year. Services personnel from the U.S. Air Force Academy, F.E. Warren, Schriever, Buckley and The individual also received a letter Peterson Air Force bases, Headquarters Space Command and Fort Carson work year-round to make SnoFest a premier military event. of reprimand from the squadron.

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JANUARY 4, 2007 4 SATELLITE FLYER NEWS www.schriever.af.mil New BOSS antenna begins testing Maj. Dean Bellamy Construction of the radome housing the antenna finished was impressive for an antenna built during the early days 23rd Space Operations Squadron Sept. 15, 2005. The radome’s primary purpose is to pro- of AFSCN.” tect the antenna from the environment, keeping mainte- Increasing demand on AFSCN resources took its toll NEW BOSTON AIR FORCE STATION, N.H. — nance and downtime to a minimum. on the antenna, which was originally designed for a 10- The 23rd Space Operations Squadron here began opera- The new antenna replaces a 44-year-old antenna that to 12-year lifetime. tions confidence testing of its newest Air Force Satellite was decommissioned in 2004 due to a bad azimuth bear- “We loved that old antenna,” said Randy Smith an Control Network antenna Dec. 14. ing. Master Sgt. Mike Norton, a quality assurance evalu- Automated Remote Tracking System operator. Operational testing will verify the antenna is fully pre- ator with 23rd SOPS, recalled seeing the original anten- “Taxpayers sure got their money’s worth out of it.” pared to conduct satellite supports as part of 23rd SOPS’ na before it was retired. While the new antenna was under construction, 24/7 mission, said station manager Bill Rayfield. “Imagine an antenna weighing 119,000 pounds mov- SMC’s Transportable Space Test and Evaluation “It’s important that we do this testing right so we can ing 15 degrees per second,” Sergeant Norton said. “That Resource filled in for the original antenna. get this asset online,” said Lt. Col. Stan Stafira, 23rd SOPS commander. Passive autotrack tests went exceptionally well, said 1st Lt. Jason Parslow, chief of the Hardware and Communication Projects for the Space and Missile Systems Center detachment at Peterson Air Force Base and site Government Program Office lead. “We’re excited to prove our system through opera- tional space vehicle supports,” Lieutenant Parslow said. The testing that began Dec. 14 is the first of four rounds of tests. Phase two will be a second operations confidence test; the third phase will be a segment verifi- cation test, and the final phase will comprise integrated system testing. SMC implemented five best-management practices, which teams adopted before they began testing: • Make sure the new system has no critical deficien- cies or problems. • Fully check out all ARTS core equipment. • Perform passive tracking with the spare antenna con- trol unit to ensure the spare is fully operational. • Train AFSCN operators to increase their situational awareness of the antenna and test equipment. • Foster a “one team, one fight” approach among teams from SMC and 23rd SOPS to improve communi- Courtesy photo cations and avoid an “us versus them” environment. An inflatable radome is lifted into place over the new Air Force Satellite Control Network antenna at New Boston Air Installation of the new antenna began July 12, 2004. Force Station in New Hampshire. New Boston AFS is a geograhpically separated unit of the 59th Space Wing.

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JANUARY 4, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil SATELLITE FLYER 7 Secretary Gates sworn in as defense secretary Army Sgt. Sara Wood ful leader,” Vice President carrying on many different activ- president. He said he intends to around the world, he said. American Forces Press Richard Cheney administered the ities, all of which are important, travel quite soon to Iraq and meet Secretary Gates is the right Service oath of office. but the most pressing concern is with military leaders and other man for the job, the president “It is an honor to have the the situation in Iraq, Secretary personnel there. said. WASHINGTON, D.C. — opportunity to work with the Gates said. “I look forward to hearing Everyone wants to find a way Robert Gates became the nation’s people in this department—dedi- Since being confirmed by the their honest assessments of the to bring America’s troops home, 22nd secretary of defense in a cated professionals whose over- Senate, Secretary Gates has par- situation on the ground and of but the U.S. cannot afford to fail ceremony at the Pentagon here riding priority is the defense of ticipated in National Security having the benefit of their in the Middle East, the new Dec. 18. our nation,” Secretary Gates said Council meetings on Iraq, advice, unvarnished and straight defense secretary said. After President George W. upon taking the oath at the received a number of briefings from the shoulder, on how to pro- “Failure in Iraq at this junc- Bush introduced Secretary Gates Pentagon. and discussed the situation and ceed in the weeks and months ture would be a calamity that as “an experienced and thought- The Defense Department is way forward in Iraq with the ahead,” Secretary Gates said. would haunt our nation, impair The situation in Afghanistan is our credibility and endanger also very important, Secretary Americans for decades to come,” Gates said. The progress made he said. there in the last five years cannot President Bush cited Secretary be undone, and the United States Gates’ long career in public serv- and NATO must keep their com- ice: He started in an entry-level mitment to the Afghan people. position at the Central “How we face these and other Intelligence Agency in 1966, rose challenges in the region over the to become its director, has next two years will determine worked under six presidents and whether Iraq, Afghanistan and spent almost nine years on the other nations at a crossroads will National Security Council staff. pursue paths of gradual progress “Bob Gates’ lifetime of prepa- towards sustainable governments, ration will serve him well as the which are allies in the global war secretary of defense,” President on terrorism, or whether the Bush said. forces of extremism and chaos Secretary Gates said that will become ascendant,” he said. defense transformation will President Bush also empha- remain a priority for him, and he sized that America is at a time of pledged to involve in the deci- great consequence in the war on sion-making processes those who terror. The secretary of defense will ultimately carry out the deci- must understand the challenges sions. of the present, see the threats of “I return to public service in

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photo by Maj. Tommy Roberts photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum The 4th Space Operations Squadron's Mobile Operations Flight loads the Ground Mobile-3 vehicle into a C-17 Globemaster III at P Members of the 4th Space Operations Squadron here observe the lowering of the flag during a formal retreat ceremony from their deployed location at Andersen AFB, Guam to support the Global War on Terrorism. Deploying the GM-3 aboard a C-17 saves in front of the DeKok Building Sept. 14. The retreat ceremony serves as the end of the official duty day.

YEAR, from Page 1 “You are a large part of the reason why the world mission to Schriever, said Alan Wenzel, a contractor this particular deployment noteworthy was that 4th remained peaceful,” said Col. Clinton Crosier, 50th with Harris Corporation’s Mission Communications SOPS saved $360,000 in each leg of its flight com- what combat effects Schriever provides to war fight- OG commander, who credited 1st SOPS’ DSP mis- and Operations Maintenance who works with 50th pared to previous deployments aboard a C-5 Galaxy. ers. sion with helping the United States win the Cold SCS. “This is part of our satellite command-and-control “(My deployment) helped me to see the other side War. he year closed out with a landmark event for mission—and a way of delivering combat effects— of the coin,” said Staff Sgt. Tina Miller, a radio com- oth 1st and 2nd SOPS stayed busy in the latter 4th SOPS: a handful of the squadron’s Airmen that we’re very proud of,” said Capt. Chris Bendig, munications craftsman with 4th SOPS who had part of the year with two new GPS IIR(M) and its Ground Mobile-3 vehicle deployed chief of 4th SOPS’ mobile operations crew. T eterson Air Force Base Nov. 25. The GM-3 and a team of 4th SOPS Airmen will provide secure Milstar communication effects recently returned from a deployment to Djibouti. Bsatellites. While 2nd SOPS is responsible for aboard a C-17 Globemaster III to Guam. What made “Over there, I realized how much we help people in GPS’ mission of precision navigation and timing, 1st the Air Force $360,000 in each leg of its flights. the field and personnel overseas.” SOPS is responsible for moving GPS satellites into “We’re not only sending people to do the expedi- their permanent middle-earth orbits about 12,500 tionary mission on the ground,” said Lt. Col. John miles above the earth. Shaw, 4th SOPS commander. “They come back with Airmen with 3rd SOPS received time in the spot- a better understanding than almost anyone else can light in October, when their work to extend the life of have about operations overseas.” Defense Satellite Communications System satellites FSPC kicked off its Guardian Challenge earned the recognition of Air Force Chief of Staff competition in August. While Schriever did Gen. T. Michael Moseley. Anot bring home the Aldridge Trophy for best Their new fuel measurement and maneuvering space operations squadron, the 50th Security Forces processes will save the Defense Department $5 mil- Squadron here dominated the obstacle course—with- lion per year per satellite. out leaving any wingmen behind. “The DSCS constellation is known for its reliabili- “(Tech. Sgt. Brian Johnson) said we need to finish ty,” said Lt. Col. William Bishop, 3rd SOPS com- as a team,” said Airman 1st Class Devin Stapelman. mander. “The techniques developed by the (DSCS) “We worked together to get this far.” Life Extension Team allow us to provide that reliabil- he 50th Civil Engineer Squadron began a new ity well into the future.” tradition at the end of August with its first s October waned, Colorado’s winter came TCombat Airmen Day. into its own, dumping two feet of snow onto The activity was derived from other units’ Prime Athe base and closing roads for two full days. Base Engineer Emergency Force, or Prime BEEF, “It was so bad (during the blizzard) that visibility days. could not have been more than 20 feet,” said David “We don’t have traditional Prime BEEF teams Falconer, a Honeywell contractor employed with the here, but we want to provide the same training,” said Space and Missile Systems Center detachment here. Senior Master Sgt. William Huff, 50th CES chief “At times, the wind had to be in excess of 60 mph— enlisted manager. “We want our troops to be spun up it was nothing but blowing snow. If you had gone on their business.” outside, you would be taking your life into your own eptember 2006 marked the end of 1st SOPS’ hands.” Defense Support Program mission, as com- ore than 1,300 calls per day began winding mand and control of the DSP constellation S through Schriever telephone lines in photo by Senior Airman Jason Ridder moved to the 2nd Space Warning Squadron at MNovember as base operators began to han- Airman Daniel Martinez and Tech. Sgt. David Milne, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, prepare to drain a small pond photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Don Branum Buckley AFB, Colo. dle Defense Switched Network-based morale calls. A Aug. 25 using a sewer vacuum. The pond developed near the Schriever Fire Station due to higher-than-normal Matt Wentz coordinates countdown checklists inside the 1st Space Operations Squadron's operations floor Sept. 25 as seconds tick The move ended 16 years of DSP command and history of cooperation and “can-do” attitudes made amounts of rainfall. The Airmen were dressed in Mission-Oriented Protective Posture equipment to fulfill on- launch of Global Positioning System IIR-M 15 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. GPS IIR-M satellites offer a signal stre control at Schriever. moving the Defense Information Systems Agency’s the-job training requirements for the squadron’s Combat Airman Day. more powerful than their Block II predecessors. Mr. Wentz is a telemetry analyst with Lockheed Martin.

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