COLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP Thursday, April 25, 2013 www.csmng.com Vol. 7 No. 16 Did you know? Schriever member’s action saved deputy’s life driving on his way to his ski patrol volun- teer duty when he saw a motorcycle lying in the right hand lane. Immediately, he knew something was wrong, pulled his car over and checked his rear-view mirror. He saw Fodera. “I tried to get up and run off but I fell back down,” Fodera said. He fell on the passing lane of I-25. Did you know civil service employees “Oh no, this is not good,” the retired lieu- can submit or update their resume tenant colonel thought. through the myPers self-service web- He got out of his car and started running site? For more information, contact toward Fedora. But before he could reach Maggie Wander, human resources him, a car ran over Fedora’s leg. Boudreau specialist, at 567-4014. heard a horrible scream. To make matters worse, the car didn’t stop. As Boudreau reached Fodera across the highway, another Base Briefs car was headed for them. Imagine for a second an object weighing Participate in 2013 Air Force approximately 4,000 pounds hurling toward Community Assessment you at 65 mph. What would you do? Would you avoid it? Survey Boudreau didn’t. The Air Force Community “I yelled and screamed, jumped up and Assessment Survey for 2013 has been Courtesy photo down, and the car swerved around us,” he released. The theme for this year’s sur- Dr. Armand Boudreau (left), Missile Defense Agency cyber security engineer, and Andrew Fodera, El Paso said. vey is “A Strong Community Depends County sheriff’s deputy, pose for a photo recently. On March 3, Boudreau saved Fodera during a motorcycle Afterwards, Boudreau grabbed Fodera On You.” Results from the Community accident on Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs, Colo. and dragged him 15 feet off the highway. Assessment Survey will inform installa- Fortunately as a ski patroller, he is trained tion community actions and improve- By Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes It was more than a month ago on the dark, to perform outdoor emergency care. ments of programs and services that 50th Space Wing Public Affairs early morning of March 3. Fodera was on Basically, he rescues people. He checked support military families. E-mail no- COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — (Editor’s his way to work riding his motorcycle on Fodera’s airway, breathing, circulation and tifications will be sent to active duty, note: Some of the contents of this article may Interstate 25 in Colorado Springs, Colo., disorientation. reservists, guardsmen and civilian be disturbing) when he hit gravel that sent him off the high- “When I checked him, he was banged up employees. Spouses will be sent an “How do you thank someone who saved way. When he tried to re-enter the highway, really bad,” the West Warwick, R.I., native invitation postcard. Both the e-mails your life?” however, his front wheel pinned to the right said. “He was mangled.” and postcards will include a link to the This was a question Andrew Fodera, El and ejected him over the handle bars. The Boudreau asked an individual who stopped online survey. All responses will be kept Paso County sheriff’s deputy, pondered. motorcycle ended up in the right lane while by to call 911 and another driver to grab his completely anonymous and confiden- Do you just say thank you? Are words Fodera was in the left. ski patrol vest and medical gear out of his tial. Past surveys have resulted in new enough? Or are actions required to show Meanwhile, Dr. Armand Boudreau, Missile See Deputy page 4 and/or improved programs to support your appreciation? Defense Agency cyber security engineer, was the entire Air Force community. The success of the survey relies on the par- ticipation of community members. You are urged to complete the survey today. Exotic animal center generates volunteer opportunity If you have any questions regarding the Community Assessment Survey 2013, call Paula Krause, 50 SW/SARC. 50 SW hosts promotion ceremony The Team Schriever monthly pro- motion recognition ceremony is 11 a.m. Tuesday at the main fitness cen- ter. Please come out and support your unit’s promotees. The event is spon- sored by the Schriever 5/6 Council. More Briefs page 10 Inside Manage the budget, lead the people ... 3 Practice ORM ...................................... 7 Website helps address legal needs ... 9 Photo by Lt. Col. Dean Holthaus A pair of tigers play in a temporary holding pen while Schriever volunteers spread mulch in the animals’ permanent enclosure March 17 at Serenity Springs Wildlife Center. Volunteers provide much of the labor at the center, which cares for more than 120 exotic animals. By Scott Prater Springs Wildlife Center. getting a group of volunteers together at least Schriever Sentinel “I was shocked when I learned the center once a month,” Perkins said. “We’ve had as Senior Master Sgt. Mark Perkins, 50th was located just outside of Colorado Springs,” many as 20 people show up when it’s our day.” Operations Support Squadron superinten- he said. “I called them the next day, wonder- Julie Walker, the center’s director of opera- dent, has been fascinated by big cats since ing about volunteer possibilities, and within tions, appreciates volunteer groups because he was a little kid, but he never imagined a month I was standing less than a foot away they can complete large projects quickly. one day he might actually be close enough from a full-grown tiger.” “Serenity Springs Wildlife Center is a to touch one. On his first visit, he learned the center is 501(c)3 non-profit organization and as with Early last year, he was watching TV late one always in need of volunteers. See Opportunity page 4 night and saw a short piece on the Serenity “I told the owners I would have no problem 2 April 25, 2013 Schriever Sentinel The right opportunities can help you rise through the ranks of civilian life. Many of our corporate partners, like AT&T and AlliedBarton Security Services, are proud to offer veteran hiring programs that can help ease your transition into civilian life. See how we’re helping military members get to work. Call 719.306.3042 or visit phoenix.edu/militarynews AlliedBarton Security Services provides security services for University of Phoenix campuses and learning centers. University of Phoenix is an accredited university and longtime member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC). No Federal or Marine Corps endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is implied. The University’s Central Administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85282-2371. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. © 2013 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. | MIL-01941 Schriever Sentinel April 25, 2013 3 A LEADER’S PERSPECTIVE CEO Fran Zankowski [email protected] Manage the budget, lead the people EDITORIAL Executive Editor Commentary by of community we’ve inherited. Ralph Routon Col. Jonathan Webb Nearly two weeks ago, on April 12, Gen. [email protected] 50th Mission Support Group commander Paul J. Selva, commander of the Air Force’s Reporter The age-old Air Force maxim, “Mission Air Mobility Command, said sequestration Scott Prater first, people always,” seems an appropriate is consuming intellectual efforts. [email protected] and necessary mantra for the budget uncer- “We misappropriate our attention and we ADVERTISING tainty we’re facing. It’s true our Air Force take it off the most important things, which Advertising Director cannot operate tomorrow without its fiscal is making sure our Airmen are trained to Jamila Khalil house in order, but it will not operate today do the tasks we tell them to do, at the least [email protected] without taking care of its people. amount of risk in whatever space they’re in,” Patty Alvarado As more pressure is placed on the top-line said Selva. Group Account Executive budget, we will continue to face a fiscal flux. Selva’s remarks are a testament to how Automotive Specialist “The cost of infrastructure and overhead, task-heavy and time-sensitive issues like [email protected] acquisitions and personnel compensa- sequestration can understandably be. But, Stacy Brack tion must be addressed in order to put the it’s also important to understand that mak- [email protected] Department of Defense’s budget on a sustain- ing sure our Airmen are ready for what lies ahead is not simply a function of training. Classifieds able path,” said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hyrum Choate Hagel during a Pentagon Press Briefing April Readiness also requires physical, social, [email protected] 10. mental and spiritual preparedness, which ART DEPARTMENT As the Air Force continues to fly, fight require community and mutual support. and win, we continue to focus on education, We’re fortunate to wear the uniform because, Art Director training and leadership development, despite among other things, community and mu- Rowdy Tompkins budget limitations. tual support go hand in hand with military [email protected] Col. Jonathan Webb Flexibility will continue to be in our Air 50th Mission Support Group commander service. Force vocabulary. Many of us are in positions, Do what you can to mitigate the effect as stewards to the tax payers, to make a direct Support Group, I can tell you budget and of the budget difficulties we face on your Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper and consequential impact. But, it’s too easy support are not always synonymous. You friends, family and fellow servicemen and Group, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S.