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Base Briefs 50th SCS helps build veteran retreat Marian House seeks volunteers The Marian House Soup Kitchen in By Lorna Gutierrez Satellite Flyer Springs needs volunteers to help with food preparation, serving The setting is in the heart the Wet and cleanup June 9. Mountains, facing the Sangre de Cristo Volunteers may work either a 7 to Mountains, where a 160-acre ranch is com- 10 a.m. shift or a 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ing together to serve injured soldiers in their shift. recuperation process. Eagle Summit Ranch, located near Anyone interested in volunteer- Westcliffe, Colo., will be open to service- ing should contact Len Packer of members who have been injured in the Global the National Reconnaissance Office War on Terrorism. Schriever’s 50th Space Operations Squadron at 567-7707. Communications Squadron is helping out with the project one weekend each month to Right turns have right-of-way make it ready for its ribbon cutting Sept. 11. Drivers making left turns from “The 7,300-square-foot Log-built lodge Curtis Road onto Irwin Road must literally sets atop a ridge where eagles soar yield right-of-way to vehicles turning and has many features specifically designed right onto Irwin Road. to accommodate the veterans’ physical limita- Turning in front of someone who has tions,” said Chief Master Sgt. Steve Alexander right-of-way increases the possibility who, along with Lt. Col. Donavan Routsis, of an accident. 50th SCS commander, approached Dave Roever about volunteering. For more information, contact The opportunity presented itself when Dave Angelinda Fedden of the Space Roever was the guest speaker at Schriever’s Innovation and Development Center Annual Prayer Breakfast back in February, Safety Office at 567-2247. Colonel Routsis explained. “When we heard his message and vision for Eagle Summit MPF extends customer hours Ranch, we were instantly moved to ask how The Schriever Military Personnel can we help.” Flight will open earlier and remain “Eagle Summit Ranch will help them open later to renew contractors’ com- (injured soldiers) regroup in terms of plan- mon access cards. ning their future vocations after they’ve had The extended hours, from 7 to 8:30 physical care,” Chief Alexander said. “That’s a.m. and from 3:30 to 5 p.m., are pri- the intention of the ranch, to offer counsel- oritized toward contractor services. ing, teaching, and help vets explore new life paths.” Servicemembers and government civil- The ranch also includes horseback riding as ians should continue to visit the MPF part of the confidence building and recovery during its normal operating hours of process, with a wheelchair accessible ramp to 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ease members onto the horses. For more information, contact the “Some may find they are equipped to be

MPF at 567-5900. motivational speakers, like founder Dave U.S. Air Force photo Roever,” Chief Alexander said. “They’ve lost From right: Staff Sgt. James Van Prooyen and Tech. Sgt. Jason Smith of the 50th Space Communications Peterson changes gate hours their primary means to support themselves Squadron, and Chaplain (Capt.) Chad Bellamy hand-peel bark from logs that will be used as Hours of operation have changed for timber for the construction of Eagle Summit Ranch in Westcliffe, Colo. The ranch, a spiritual and mental retreat See Veterans page 10 the north and east gates at Peterson for wounded veterans of the Global War on Terrorism, is scheduled to open Sept. 11. Air Force Base. The North Gate will be closed weekends and federal holidays. It will be open weekdays from 5 a.m. Schriever CGOC named best of 43 in Western Region to 7 p.m. The East Gate adjoining Marksheffel By Staff Sgt. Don Branum day-to-day basis – U.S. Air Force Academy Road will be open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs “We could not have done this mentorship programs, Colorado University weekdays and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. week- Schriever’s Company Grade Officer Council without people dedicated ROTC ... when they’re added up, it’s a tremen- ends and federal holidays. The West was recently named regional CGOC of the dous level of commitment,” she said. Gate leading to Powers Boulevard will year, beating out 42 other councils west of to making the CGOC better Schriever’s officers shared their insights and listened to other councils’ experiences remain open 24 hours a day. the Mississippi River for the honor, during an than what it was before, as Air Force CGOC Professional Development at the conference. conference held May 13 to 18 in Washington, well as all the people who “We shared what works for us and what CONS 101 class is back doesn’t so they can try to implement some of The 50th Contracting Squadron here D.C. chose the CGOC out of all The Schriever CGOC’s outgoing president, the changes we made,” Lieutenant Richards will hold a Contracting 101 class June said. 1st Lt. Michelle Richards, was also named the avenues in which they 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the DeKok Lieutenant Richards’ award was based on regional company grade officer of the year Building, Room 346, for customers could have participated” her leadership within the CGOC at local during the award ceremony, which was held interested in becoming more famil- and Air Force levels. She served as a divi- during a Stars-and-Bars dining-in May 16. iar with the government acquisition 1st Lt. Michelle Richards, sion representative for the Western Region process. The increase in participation was the pri- CGOC’s outgoing president CGOC; each division comprises about 25 Topics will include building a re- mary reason Schriever’s CGOC won the top percent of the bases in a region. When the quirements package, proper use of nod, Lieutenant Richards said. more, depending on the event and who was North Division representative deployed, funds and preparing for the end of “We completely revised our mission, vi- interested,” she said. Lieutenant Richards filled in to support a the fiscal year. sion and goals to realign with the Air Force The Air Force CGOC’s top priorities are total of 21 bases. To register for the class or for more CGOC,” she explained. “We created eleven professional development, community and “(Being named for) the award was a sur- information, contact Capt. Edgard new positions so we could reach CGOs from base involvement and raising funds for the prise,” she said. “I thought, ‘Little old me? Flores of 50th CONS at 567-3439 be- the highest to the lowest levels.” good of the Air Force. Lieutenant Richards What did I do?’“ fore June 15. Some other changes included revamping said the Schriever CGOC had a good balance Lieutenant Richards credits the other their distribution list to create a more pro- More Briefs page 10 in each priority. The CGOC teamed up with CGOC officers and members for both active audience and condensing the meet- other base councils to split both volunteer awards. ings’ minutes into documents that would commitments and funds raised. The coun- “The only reason we excelled this year was engage their readers. The Schriever CGOC cil also headed the decorating and planning because of our executive council and staff also revamped its professional development committee for the 50th Space Wing Awards officers,” she said. “We could not have done Inside program to capture larger audiences. ceremony. this without people dedicated to making the News...... 3-5 The result of these changes was a 700-per- In addition, CGOC members are constant- CGOC better than what it was before, as well Morrell Awards...... 6-7 cent increase in participation. ly involved with the community, Lieutenant as all the people who chose the CGOC out Sports...... 11 “We went from having five or six people Richards said. of all the avenues in which they could have coming to an event to having 35 people or “Our members do so many things on a participated.” Satellite Flyer  June 7, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil June 7, 2007  4th SOPS operations officer 17th Test Squadron

PUBLISHER to become new commander Lon P. Matejczyk By Staff Sgt. Don Branum to change command [email protected] 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Editorial By Staff Sgt. Don Branum The 4th Space Operations 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Editor Squadron’s operations officer will The operations officer for the Mike Boyd become its new commander in a 1st Space Control Squadron at [email protected] ceremony scheduled to be held June Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Managing Editor 14 at 10 a.m. in front of the DeKok Station will assume command of Rob Larimer Building here. the 17th Test Squadron here in a [email protected] Lt. Col. Tommy Roberts will suc- change-of-command ceremony to ceed Lt. Col. John Shaw, who will Staff Reporter be held at the Peterson Air Force attend the National War College in Lorna Gutierrez Base Air and Space Museum June Washington, D.C. [email protected] 8 at 10 a.m. Colonel Roberts received his ADVERTISING Lt. Col. Edward Ackerman suc- commission from the U.S. Air

U.S. Air Force photo ceeds Lt. Col. Scott Hower, who Advertising Director/GM Force Academy in 1992. His career Tex Stuart Lt. Col. Tommy Roberts will assume will become the deputy command-

includes crew and instructor time U.S. Air Force photo er of the 460th Operations Group [email protected] in the Peacekeeper ICBM weapon command of the 4th Space Operations at Buckley AFB, Colo. Lt. Col. Edward Ackerman will assume system and the Milstar constella- Squadron here in a ceremony June 14 at Kathleen Gannon Colonel Ackerman received his command of the 17th Test Squadron here tion. He has served on staffs at the 10 a.m. Colonel Roberts is presently 4th [email protected] commission through Air Force in a ceremony at the Peterson Air Force 50th Space Wing, Air Force Space SOPS’ operations officer. Tabitha Kidd ROTC at Rutgers University, N.J. Base Air and Space Museum June 8. Command and Headquarters U.S. [email protected] His first operational assignment Air Force. Service Medals and an Air Force was with the 3rd Space Operations Linda Stuart His first assignment was as a mis- Commendation Medal. He was South Korea; chief of theater mis- Squadron here, where he served as [email protected] sile combat crewmember and senior named 90th Operations Group in- sile defense and space operations a satellite operations crew com- for 7th Air Force at Osan AB; Classified Ad Manager instructor crew commander for the structor of the year in 1996 and has mander and satellite engineering chief of special programs weap- Emily Frazee 90th Space Wing at F.E. Warren Air received an AFSPC Crew Member officer on the Defense Satellite ons and tactics for 14th Air Force [email protected] Force Base, Wyo. Excellence Award. Communications System. From June 2004 to June 2006, Colonel Roberts is a distinguished at Vandenberg AFB, Calif.; and ART DEPARTMENT Prior to his assignment at Colonel Roberts was Force graduate of Undergraduate Missile reconnaissance mission director Cheyenne Mountain AFS in 2005, Art Director Applications Branch chief for the Training and Milstar Satellite for the 607th Combat Operations Colonel Ackerman attended the Rowdy Tompkins Deputy Chief of Staff Strategic Plans Initial Qualification Training at Squadron at Osan AB. Air Force Institute of Technology [email protected] and Programs’ Space Superiority Vandenberg AFB, Calif., and of Colonel Ackerman’s decorations at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He Division in Washington, D.C. Squadron Officer School and Air include a Defense Meritorious Jeff Adcox was assigned to Camp H.M. Smith, His other assignments include a Command and Staff College at Service Medal, an Air Force [email protected] Hawaii, in 2001, where he served on satellite vehicle officer and opera- Maxwell AFB, Ala. Meritorious Service Medal, three the staff of U.S. Pacific Command’s tions support flight commander He holds a master of arts in or- Commendation Medals and two Operations Directorate. There, he for 4th SOPS, chief of the Space ganizational management from Achievement Medals. He holds a was in charge of large-scale joint Surveillance Network Operations George Washington University in Master of Science degree in man- and combined military training Section and alternate Spacetrack Washington, D.C., and a master of agement with a focus in systems exercises within the Northeast Asia Program element monitor for the science in management from Lesley engineering from AFIT, a Master of region of the Pacific Theater. AFSPC director of operations at College in Cambridge, Mass. He Arts degree in organizational lead- His previous assignments also Peterson AFB. also has a bachelor’s degree in po- ership from Chapman University, include operations officer for the Colonel Roberts’ achieve- litical science from the Air Force Calif., and bachelor’s degrees in 3rd Space Surveillance Squadron ments include three Meritorious Academy. physics and electrical engineering Detachment 1 at Osan Air Base, from Rutgers University. Satellite Flyer  June 7, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Paralegal returns from Iraq with new call sign, medal

By Staff Sgt. Don Branum said. “Someone saw what I was doing and let me run with 50th Space Wing Public Affairs it.” A paralegal with the 50th Space Wing Judge Advocate Navy Capt. Bruce Mackenzie, a head military judge on the Office came home from his recent deployment to Iraq with Pacific Circuit, presented the award to Sergeant Velarde. a new call sign and a new medal. “I was actually quite stunned,” he said. “I couldn’t believe Tech. Sgt. Daniel Velarde earned the name “High Speed” that I was receiving the award, because so many other people for his performance while deployed as part of Multinational were doing great things over there, too. I capitalized on Force Iraq’s Task Force 134. He also earned a Defense every opportunity that came my way, but the award reflects Meritorious Service Medal, making him only the second on all my peers and leaders who had such great confidence mid-level Air Force NCO in Task Force 134 to receive the in me.” prestigious award. In the few weeks since his return, Sergeant Velarde has Sergeant Velarde’s deployment began at the American already made a significant impact in the military justice embassy in Baghdad’s International Green Zone, where division, said Lt. Col. Michael Hoversten, 50th SW Judge he was in charge of six other paralegals in the joint-service Advocate. Combined Review and Release Board. The job varied from “He’s a dedicated leader,” Colonel Hoversten said. “He’s one day to the next. dedicated to the office, to the wing, to the mission and to his “We handled detainee boards,” he explained. “We would family. He’s always ready and willing to do whatever it takes gather evidence, file it and make sure photos and evidence to get the job done right and in a timely manner.” were marked appropriately.” Detainees included Iraqi in- Sergeant Velarde first became a paralegal in October surgents and third-country nationals suspected of attacking 2003. Americans and coalition members and planting roadside “I like law,” he said. “I like the fact that it’s always evolving improvised explosive devices. and always challenging. It challenges you as an individual to He and other servicemembers would also escort Iraqi make sure justice is served and everyone is treated fairly.” members of the board, who in turn decided whether to Prior to entering the paralegal career field, Sergeant Velarde detain individuals based on the evidence gathered. During was a military training leader at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Sergeant Velarde’s brief tenure, the board conducted reviews Texas. for more than 9,000 detainees. He also had the chance to “It was fun, very rewarding,” he said. “You have so many watch the nascent Iraqi justice system in action during the young lives placed in your hands. It’s a delicate balancing trial of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. act: you have to be an enforcer, but you also have to mentor In addition to his detainee board responsibilities, Sergeant them in such a way that they’ll grasp it.” Velarde was the vehicle NCO – a role he emphasized. He said he views being an NCO as a twofold “With the hostile environment there, you didn’t want a responsibility. vehicle breaking down on you,” Sergeant Velarde said. “You have to set the example for others, and you also have Based on his performance in the Green Zone, the legal to help instill the military lifestyle and what’s expected,” leadership of Task Force 134 hand picked him to serve as Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum he said. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Velarde received a Defense Meritorious Service Medal the administrative paralegal to Multinational Force Iraq’s Sergeant Velarde has been in three Air Force specialties while deployed to Multinational Task Force 134 in Iraq. The 50th Space legal adviser at Camp Victory, Iraq. since he joined – civil engineering, MTL and paralegal. Wing paralegal NCO is the second mid-level Air Force NCO with Task “The relationship I developed through Camp Victory was His career experience includes stints in protocol and as an Force 134 to earn the award. incredible,” Sergeant Velarde said. “We could get everything enlisted aide to a general officer and starting up one of the done – logistics, planning and acquiring equipment, you prototype First-Term Airmen Centers while stationed in the name it.” His award echoes that statement: “He repeatedly worked United Kingdom. He’s a husband to Gail Velarde; a father to That was where he earned the call sign. last-minute in-theater travel arrangements, arranged for Kevin and Bryon, a stepfather to Angela and a grandfather “A collective group of commanders came up with the multiple shipping container deliveries, planned for expected to Josh, Kolby and Carami. term because I was known as the ‘go-to’ guy,” he said. “If operations surge and managed a myriad of short-notice “I’ve never been stagnant,” he said. “I’ve really enjoyed they needed anything or just had a question about it, they critical taskings.” my life and experiences that the Air Force has given me. would come to me.” “It was the best experience of my life,” Sergeant Velarde It’s been an amazing ride. That is why I serve.” Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil June 7, 2007  AAFES offers foolproof care packages Scam directed at DALLAS — As the military command charged with meeting the retail needs of more than 100,000 “The BX/PX gift certificates American troops deployed to Operations Enduring are easy and convenient and and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), the Army & Air Force military spouses allow troops to shop for items Exchange Service’s (AAFES’) leadership has seen it all WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The American Red Cross is warn- when it comes to setting up shop in a war zone. that are already stocked and in ing military spouses about a new identity-theft scam that targets “If you can go buy it in your corner store in America, theater.” family members of deployed troops. there is a pretty good chance AAFES has shipped it to The Red Cross was alerted of the scam earlier this month, said the desert,” said AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Eaton, Devorah Goldburg of the Red Cross. Master Sgt. Bryan Eaton. “Our people have learned a lot AAFES’ Senior Enlisted Advisor The scam involves a person with an American accent calling a of lessons most retailers have never even had to think military spouse, identifying herself as a representative of the Red about since AAFES hit the ground in April 2003.” Cross, and telling the spouse that her husband was hurt in Iraq Anyone planning on mailing a traditional care pack- “Any Service Member” were cancelled due to security and was medically evacuated to Germany. The caller then says age to a Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine this summer concerns and transportation constraints, AAFES’ troop that doctors can’t start treatment until paperwork is completed, can avoid some potentially messy situations by listening support campaign allows anyone to make a direct and and that to start the paperwork they need the spouse to verify her to the lessons AAFES has learned in the deserts of Iraq tangible contribution to military morale with a gift husband’s social security number and date of birth. and Afghanistan. certificate that can be redeemed for nearly anything It is hard to determine how many spouses have been targeted by “Sand and electronics don’t mix, chips mailed in the that a specific service member wants. this scam, Ms. Goldburg said, as there are many ways for spouses same container as laundry detergent taste funny and “It’s the foolproof care package,” said Eaton. “Whether to report problems like this. However, one confirmed report was chocolate melts really, really fast when the temperature the service member who receives the gift certificate enough for the Red Cross to act, she said. is 120 degrees,” said Eaton. “The trip from here to there wants a Military Exchange phone card and a tuna ‘lunch “We know that it happened to one person; it was probably going can be an extremely rough one. As a result, many items to go’ or a new DVD and some batteries, the recipient to happen to others, and we wanted to be prudent and alert people,” don’t look, or work, the same when they finally reach gets support that is tailored to their need. The BX/ she said. their destination half way around the world.” PX gift certificates are easy and convenient and allow American Red Cross representatives typically do not contact After more than four years serving troops throughout troops to shop for items that are already stocked and military members or dependents directly and almost always go OEF/OIF, AAFES has refined its logistics operations to in theater.” through a commander or first sergeant, according to a Red Cross ensure that more than 50 BX/PXs in the contingency “Gifts from the Homefront” can be sent to troops news release. Military family members are urged not to give out any theater have a steady supply of portable music play- deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere overseas personal information over the phone if contacted by unknown in- ers, soft drinks and candy bars that troops can easily by logging on to www.aafes.org or calling 877-770-4438. dividuals, including confirmation that their spouse is deployed. access. From there, “Gifts from the Homefront” are sent to in- In addition, Red Cross representatives contact military members “We want to deliver a close to stateside shopping or dependents directly only in response to an emergency mes- dividual service members (designated by the purchaser) experience to troops, regardless of where they are called sage initiated by a family member, the news release said. The Red or distributed to “any service member” through the Air to serve,” said deployed AAFES Area Manager, Robert Cross does not report any type of casualty information to family Little, from his Operations Center at Victory Base Camp Force Aid Society, American Red Cross, Coalition to members; the Defense Department will contact families directly near Baghdad. “More than 400 AAFES associates, who Salute America’s Heroes, Fisher House, Navy-Marine about family members’ injuries. have voluntarily deployed to the contingency theater, Corps Relief Society, Operation Homefront, Operation It is a federal crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, for work diligently to ensure anything we put on BX and Interdependence® or USO. a person to fraudulently pretend to be a member of, or an agent for, PX shelves show very little signs of the long trek to As of April 30, 85,204 “Gifts from the Homefront” the American Red Cross for the purpose of soliciting, collecting, Tikrit, Bagram or Mosul.” gift certificates have been sent since the Department or receiving money or material, according to the news release. Any American can leverage AAFES’ supply chain on of Defense approved the exchange support campaign Any military family member who receives such a call is urged behalf of deployed troops through the “Gifts from the in March 2003. More than 23,000 of these have been to report it to his or her local family readiness group or military Homefront” program. Started soon after programs that delivered to service members and their families via personnel flight. allowed the general public to send mail addressed to AAFES’ 8 charitable partners. (Courtesy of American Forces Press Service)

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Paul Helm Tracy Rouse 50th Operations Support Squadron 4th Space Operations Squadron Paul Helm of the 50th Operations Support Squadron led the 50th OSS security team in Tracy Rouse of the 4th Space Operations Squadron was recognized as a 50th Space sensitive compartmented information facility accreditation for the GPS Operations Center Wing category III civilian of the quarter in 2006. Mr. Rouse brokered $1 million for a by fast-tracking the GPSOC’s SCI contract and developing SCIF security training. He also new 148th SOPS operations floor. He drafted a $7.1-million acquisition strategy for new developed the Wing Integrated Operations Center’s SCIF accreditation documentation. Ground-Mobile vehicles, saving 50th SW more than $180,000 and ending 4th SOPS’ Mr. Helm enabled the first-ever Schriever weapons and tactics conference, establishing a maintenance responsibilities. He shared his insights on the Advanced Extremely High Fre- common operations picture for approximately 25 attendees. quency constellation deployment process with the Wideband Global SATCOM futures section and the MILSATCOM Site Activation Task Force. Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil June 7, 2007  The Maj. Gen. Jimmey R. Morrell Award recognizes Airmen of all ranks and government civilians in the 50th Operations Group whose leadership traits mirror those of the former 2nd Space Wing commander after whom the award is named, and whose achievements apply to 50 OG’s mission of providing combat effects to warfighters.

David Johnson David King 3rd Space Operations Squadron 2nd Space Operations Squadron David Johnson of the 3rd Space Operations Squadron calculated, generated and upload- David King of the 2nd Space Operations Squadron was the first civilian in the 50th ed vital orbital parameters to 11 vehicles, improving Defense Satellite Communications Space Wing to deploy. As 2nd SOPS’ configuration control expert, Mr. King assured the System attitude control by 25 percent. He improved planning for future orbital ephemeris software integrity of the Department of Defense’s premiere navigation system. He man- updates, reducing conflicts on the Air Force Satellite Control Network by 25 percent. His aged upgrades for GPS monitor stations around the world, ensuring accuracy of less than implementation of a gyroscope sustainment plan increased the life expectancies of three three meters for warfighters in Iraq and Afghanistan. Mr. King was also involved in the high-demand DSCS satellites. He boosted throughput of five satellites by 75 percent, en- Zero Age of Data project, which improved precision navigation and timing for U.S. Cen- hancing communications capabilities for warfighters around the world. tral Command by 82 percent. Satellite Flyer  June 7, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil June 7, 2007  Cultural showcase brings Asian-Pacific Heritage Month to a close By Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Hawaiian music filled the air as the dancers slowly mimicked the relaxing sway of the music, and if you closed your eyes for just a moment, you could imagine yourself on a tiny island absorbing the radiant sun while enjoying a piña colada. The Asian-Pacific American Heritage committee hosted a cultural showcase to highlight the end of their heritage month May 31 and offered those who attended the opportunity to experience the various Asian and Pacific Islander cultures. The festivities kicked off with the serving of Philippine, Korean, Chinese and Japanese dishes, which included rice, lumpias and lo mein. Entertainment in the form of Hawaiian-style dancing soon followed as the dancers took to the stage. Unique to this year’s event was the showcase of talent. “All of our performers were excellent, and what was best about the performers was that all of them were local talent,” said 1st Lt. Michelle Richards, 50th Operations Group section commander and the Asian-Pacific American Heritage committee president. Schriever’s talented performers included the 2nd Space Operations Squadron’s Senior Airman Stephanie Adams, who led and performed Hawaiian-style dancing; and the Space Innovation and Development Center’s Lt. Col. James Maestas, who performed a martial arts dem- onstration with his children as well as with other military and civil- ian members. In addition to the dancers, the crowd was serenaded with a rendi- tion of an acoustic ballad sung in the Philippine dialect of Tagalog by 1st Lt. Michael Sodusta from the 50th Operations Support Squadron. Lieutenant Sodusta later performed two more songs originally re- corded by Korean and American recording artists. Prizes were also awarded in the form of a raffle that took place between performers. All the prizes were of Asian origin, staying true Charles Palalay and Senior Airman Stephanie Adams entertained the crowd with a variety of Hawaiian dances. Each dance they performed to the theme of the event, and included Chinese relaxation balls, a also included a different style of Hawaiian dress. sushi set and a wok as the grand prize. Illustrating the importance of this event was the sincere message Left: Lt. Col. James Maestas takes a of cultural diversity and understanding of Asian and Pacific Island few moments to concentrate before cultures among Asians and non-Asians alike. striking and breaking two concrete “It helps us as Asian-Americans to rediscover our roots,” said 2nd blocks as part of this year’s martial Lt. Jonathan Lee, assistant installation deployment officer for the 50th arts demonstration. Logistics Readiness Flight and heritage committee vice president. Lieutenant Lee also added that it’s a way for him and those of Asian- Pacific descent to remember and honor their ancestors, to know where they came from and how they live in their respected cultures. All in all, the success of the event was marked by a turnout that exceeded last years event, Lieutenant Richards said. The importance of embracing and understanding the Air Force’s various cultures was an underlying theme. “Folks in the military come from different places worldwide, not just from the United States, and we work together from a day-to-day basis. So recognizing differences and diversities helps us make the mission happen,” Lieutenant Richards said. Could the event have been better? Maybe, if it were on an island Right: First Lt. Michael Sodusta where the glaring sun gives you that perfect tan and the ocean spray performs for the crowd as part of of the oncoming waves tingles your skin. Or you could wait until this year’s Asian-Pacific American next year’s event and let your imagination take you there. Heritage cultural showcase. Photos by Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez

Members of the audience were chosen at random to learn some Hawaiin-style dance moves and perform them on stage. The dancers then took to the stage for one final performance drawing the event to a close. Satellite Flyer 10 June 7, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil Air Force OSI searching for on base special agents Staff Report highly-trained team that investigates crimes against persons Members must have at least 18 months time-on-station, Air Force Office of Special Investigations and property, defeats and deters base-level and contract fraud, which is waiverable. SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Military mem- combats threats to our information systems and technologies Officers must have less than 12 years Total Active Federal bers looking to cross train into a challenging and rewarding and provides the Air Force counterintelligence support for Military Service and less than six years Total Active Federal career field should look no further than becoming a special its force protection mission. It’s a job that involves excite- Commission Service to apply. AFPC must agree to release agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. ment and opportunity and it could be for you. officer applicants in order to apply. More information can Headquarters AFOSI recruiters will conduct the briefing Senior airmen with less than six years time in service, be found at http://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil. here June 21 at 8 a.m. Those that are eligible from the June 21 staff sergeants through master sergeants with outstanding Applicants with foreign language, computer and technical briefing will be scheduled for an interview June 22. Interested records and fewer than 12 years of military service are eli- skills are among those highly sought after by the AFOSI. individuals who attend the briefing need to bring a Records gible. Security forces members in the grades of staff sergeant For more information on AFOSI special agent duty prior Review Record of Individual Personnel with them. A RIP select through master sergeant are eligible. Senior airmen to the team’s visit, you can visit our Web site at http://www. can be requested from unit orderly rooms. must be in their cross training window — 35-43 month for osi.andrews.af.mil or contact your AFOSI Detachment 807 Every special agent is a volunteer. They’re members of a four-year enlistees and 59-67 month for six-year enlistees. at 567-5049.

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Hubble Avenue closed Squadron, at 567-3261. 2005 reading lists. It also carries CLEP and the Colorado Veterans Resource Coalition’s Hubble Avenue will be closed through June DANTES study guides. Crawford House, a veterans home in Colorado 10 for road repair and repaving. CDC offers summer enrichment For more information, contact Tech. Springs. For information and entry details, Sgt. Leah Wilson, 50th Mission Support Drivers who normally use Hubble Avenue Children currently enrolled in kinder- call Jack Anthony at 205-1741. Squadron, at 567-7329. should divert onto Falcon Parkway. garten or going to first grade next year can For more information, call Dave enroll at the Schriever Child Development Golf tournament Barnett, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, at Center for full-time care in the Enrichment FIP requires registration The 25th Space Control Tactics Squadron is 567-4728. Summer Program. Anyone who wishes to enroll in a Fitness having a birthday bash golf tournament June For more information, call the CDC at Improvement Program class must register at 22 at the Air Force Academy’s Eisenhower 567-4742. least 24 hours in advance by calling the Main Office 2007 available Course. The shotgun start is at 1:30 p.m. Cost Fitness Center here at 567-6628. Schriever employees can purchase is $10 plus green and cart fees. Prizes for Microsoft Office 2007 for $21.03 thanks to Be a better leader: read Classes are held at the Fitness Center daily from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 longest drive, closest to the pin and more will a purchase agreement between Microsoft Airmen who want to become a better p.m. be awarded. For information and to sign up, and . advocate of air and space power can check call Tech. Sgt. Carl Weaver at 721-9719. Office 2007 will be part of the Air Force out Chief of Staff Reading List books from Standard Desktop version 2.0, which is the reading library in the DeKok Building Veterans’ Home Run scheduled to be deployed to desktop PCs here. The 2007 CSC Veterans’ Home Run 5K Submit a news brief Air Force-wide in September. The library, located in Room 310, carries Run/1K Walk is 7 a.m. July 1 at the Air Force To submit news briefs for consideration, For more information, contact David all recommended books for 2007 and most Academy Falcon Stadium. VHR07 is patri- send an e-mail to [email protected] with Morales, 50th Space Communications recommended books from the 2006 and otic fun run/walk fund raiser in support of “News Brief” in the subject line.

manual labor gets people out of the work- place — it’s a bonding activity. It builds Veterans: Rehabilitation open communication: getting out in the woods, doing manual labor and getting to From page  when a sniper shot a phosphorus grenade he know what wingmen are about and what was holding. The grenade exploded in his makes them tick.” and their families but have an opportunity face, leaving him badly burned. The ranch accommodates eight to 10 vet- here to turn their circumstances around. “I gathered from Dave Roever’s testimony erans at a time and their families. Colonel “We are grateful to have connected with that there wasn’t a lot of emotional aftercare Routsis said he thinks the location couldn’t him (Mr. Roever). As simple as it may seem, following Vietnam, leaving soldiers men- be any better. providing manpower to help further the tally and spiritually scarred in addition to Chief Alexander said he thinks the timing Eagle Summit Ranch vision brings us real any physical injuries they obtained,” Chief for 50th SCS’ involvement couldn’t be any satisfaction that out veterans are receiving a Alexander said. “Eagle Summit Ranch will better, either. much deserved gift through the ranch pro- help prevent history from repeating itself for “There are numerous challenging adjust- gram,” the chief added. a number of veterans.” ments around the corner for our organiza- “This gives disabled vets the ability to “We want to make this our marquee squad- tion,” the chief said, citing force reductions, regain momentum in their lives,” Colonel ron event,” said Colonel Routsis “We want regular deployments and a high operations Routsis said. About a dozen Schriever troops to get our young enlisted folks engaged in tempo in the unit. “Colonel Routsis has go down at a time, helping the ranch by cut- the community.” taken an out-of-the-box approach to find-

ting down trees, hand-peeling logs for tim- With more weekends coming up, there will ing unique ways to foster team-building, U.S. Air Force photo bers and driving dump trucks. be more opportunities to volunteer. embrace change, reduce stress, and most Senior Master Sgt. Shermann Potts ferries stones to Mr. Roever, a Vietnam veteran who cur- “The nice thing about it is, it’s low-key, importantly honor our veterans through be used for construction and beautification around rently engages in public speaking, was injured low-stress,” Colonel Routsis said. “Doing community service.” Eagle Summit Ranch. Satellite Flyer www.schriever.af.mil June 7, 2007 11 3rd SOPS adds another win; MDIOC blanks 50th OSS By Lorna Gutierrez The 50th Operations Support Squadron and Satellite Flyer the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Both the 50th Comptroller Squadron and 3rd Center took the field for the second game of the Space Operations Squadron came out strong here day, but things got off to a slow start for the two during intramural soccer games May 31. teams despite lots of plays on both sides of the Both teams entered the game shooting from field. Neither team could connect and they en- afar and shooting accurately. Jason Golaboski tered halftime tied 0-0. got things started for 50th CPTS, putting the In the second half, Jeremy Tafoya put one on ball in during first-half action, giving 50th CPTS the board for MDIOC after scoring with a di- a 1-0 lead. rect kick. 50th OSS tried to match with a goal The lead was short-lived; however, as Luke of their own but failed to connect as goalie Scott Barker headed the ball into the goal five minutes Casmer blocked the attempted shots on his way later, tying the game at 1-1. Vince Guischard to a shutout. then scored from midfield, giving 3rd SOPS a With one minute remaining, Shaun Fairchild 2-1 halftime advantage. kicked in the go-ahead goal, and MDIOC finished In the second half, 3rd SOPS put another one the game with a 2-0 win. on the board as Autumn Carter headed one in, Fairchild and the rest of the MDIOC squad finishing off the scoring for 3rd SOPS, which dedicated the game to MDIOC worker Carl Bank, improved their record to 4-1. who recently passed away.

“We’ve played with consistency all year, and Next week is the final week of regular play Photo by Lorna Gutierrez we’re getting better game by game,” Guischard before the base championship, which takes place Vince Guischard of the 3rd Space Operations Squadron moves the ball forward in Thursday’s game said of his team. June 7, 8 and 11. against the 50th Comptroller Squadron May 31. 3rd SOPS won 3-1.

ing two to three quarts each day. This serves primarily to regulate body temperature, Ms. Becker said. Additionally, HAWC serves up sports nutrition any weight an athlete loses to water must be regained. By Staff Sgt. Don Branum “You have to be an endurance athlete for this to work,” “I’ve seen football players lose 12 or 13 pounds between 50th Space Wing Public Affairs she said. “Otherwise, it turns to fat and is not beneficial. noon and afternoon practices,” she said. Athletes who A Health and Wellness Center class on sports nutrition It’s only useful for events longer than 90 minutes.” don’t replenish their water can overheat, making them held here recently offered competitive athletes information Protein should comprise between 15 and 20 percent of more prone to heat-related injury. about topics including carboloading, proper water intake a person’s diet, with fat comprising between 15 and 30 Ms. Becker recommends water for events less than 60 and nutrition supplements. percent. Athletes should categorize themselves in terms minutes long and sports drinks for events longer than 60 “Most people will do fine on a normal diet,” the HAWC’s of whether they are competitive or recreational and what minutes. Any fluid an athlete drinks should stay under Holly Becker said during the class. “We recommend diet type of exercise they take part in when they put a diet plan a 10-percent carbohydrate concentration; sports drinks alterations only for people who exercise more than 15 hours together, Ms. Becker said. are typically a six-percent concentration. per week, which is the definition of a competitive athlete.” “Don’t skip eating the morning of an event,” she said. “And She warned against off-the-shelf supplements such as A general diet includes four to five grams of carbohy- don’t go for long periods without eating. There’s some trial creatine and androstanediol, pointing out that nutritional drates per kilogram per day for most people. For someone and error involved ... see what works for you. But generally, supplements are not regulated under the Food and Drug who weighs 175 pounds, a diet would consist of about 325 get some carb intake in the hours before the competition.” Administration. grams of carbohydrates. Because of their higher metabo- However, Ms. Becker warned against eating anything “If we go to five nutrition stores and get five packages of lisms, competitive athletes require anywhere from six to that required a lot of digestion. creatine, they’ll all have different ingredients,” she said. 10 grams per kilogram per day – as much as 795 grams “Never try a new food before you compete,” she advised. “The FDA regulations state they can make any claim as of carbohydrates for someone with the same body mass “And don’t start the event with undigested food in your long as they do not claim to cure, diagnose or prevent.” – for their normal diet. system.” Supplements can also interact with prescription drugs or Some competitive athletes also carboload, or eat meals During the competition, athletes must replenish their over-the-counter medications. Ms. Becker recommended heavy in carbohydrates, before an event. The best time to carbohydrates as they work out. This means taking in athletes inform their doctors if they are taking supplements do so is the evening before the competition, Ms. Becker 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates, equivalent to five to 10 or any other over-the-counter medication. said. Competitors should increase their carbohydrate in- ounces of sports drink, each hour. The best time to eat is The HAWC offers custom nutrition plans by appointment take and decrease their workout regimen during the days after the competition, as it lets athletes rebuild their stores for athletes who want help determining their best balance of leading up to the event so that their body is rested and of energy before their next bout of training. carbohydrates and protein. For information or to schedule a has a plentiful reserve of energy. Athletes must also regulate their intake of water, drink- nutrition appointment, contact the HAWC at 567-4292. Satellite Flyer 20 June 7, 2007 www.schriever.af.mil