Global Thunder Keep your game face on! Global Thunder 06 exercise begins today. VOL. 8, NO. 16 APRIL 20, 2006 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil ‘Beer Goggles’ raise alcohol awareness Tech. Sgt. Kerry Jackson “Initially, I thought putting on the glasses and 50th Space Wing Public Affairs walking the line would be easy, but I soon found that despite my effort to stay balanced it was not More than 50 Schriever personnel participat- going to happen,” said Staff Sgt. Amber Brown, ed in an alcohol awareness demonstration here 50th Space Wing Staff. “I lost my ability to Wednesday at the Satellite dinning facility in judge the distance from myself and the line I was support of Alcohol Awareness Month. trying to walk.” Personnel from the Drug Demand Reduction The goggles can simulate a blood alcohol Program office used a pair of DWEyes Drunk & content of 0.08, equivalent to the average person Dangerous Goggles to demonstrate the some- having three beers, to 0.15, equivalent to six or times fatal consequences of drinking and driv- seven beers. ing. The legal limit is 0.08. “Our goal is to allow people, whether they A number of factors contribute to how alco- drink or not, to see how alcohol affects their hol will affect an individual’s mental capacity to ability to drive safely,” said Eddie Roski, the drive, including their metabolisms, and how fast Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager. “It they drink, but weight is a major factor. gives them the opportunity to consciously expe- “A person with less body weight will experi- rience how alcohol affects the mental functions ence the effect of alcohol sooner than someone that are so vital to driving.” who has more body weight,” Mr. Roski said. When wearing the goggles, participants expe- “But I wouldn’t advise anyone to take the risk of rienced the visual affect, as well as the lack of trying to measure their ability to drive after coordination, judgment and driving skills that drinking. A good idea would be to always have a are the result of alcohol consumption. designated driver when consuming alcohol.” Participants in the demonstration were given The event drew many people who took the a pair of goggles and a serving tray with plastic challenge, while many others watched. cups. “This demonstration is a fun way to bring The participants were required to balance the such a serious issue to the people,” Mr. Roski photo by Tech. Sgt. Kerry Jackson cups while walking along a straight line. said. “I believe people who tried using the gog- Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Maynard, 50th Space Wing Staff, attempts to walk a straight Many of the participants struggled to main- gles left knowing how their mental capacity, line wearing DWEyes Drunk & Dangerous Goggles to experiece the affect of tain their balance and their ability to stay on the when affected by alcohol, really affects their drinking. A demonstration was done here Wednesday by the Drug Demand line. ability to drive safely. That’s was our goal.” Reduction Program Office to raise awareness for Alcohol Awarness Month. Lt. Gen. Klotz: AFSPC, industry must have ‘unity of effort’ 1st Lt. Jennifer Whitaker “It’s more important than ever to maintain our techno- Air Force Space Command logical advantages in space and in the use of space capa- Public Affairs “It’s more important than ever bilities and services,” General Klotz said. “In a sense, to maintain our technological we’re approaching a crossroads in providing space combat COLORADO SPRINGS—The Vice Commander of effects to the joint warfighter. Just as we must—as a Air Force Space Command addressed space professionals advantages in space and in nation—recapitalize and transform our aging air, land and and industry leaders with a clear message: AFSPC is con- the use of space capabilities sea forces to take advantage of new technology and to pre- tributing to “unity of effort” in the space arena. serve our superiority on the modern battlefield, we must Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz spoke to an audience of nearly and services.” also recapitalize and transform the space systems that are 1,100 at the Space Foundation’s 22nd National Space essential to meeting the demands that will be placed on Symposium here April 6, outlining the command’s suc- warfighters in the future.” cesses and support for current operations. —General Klotz General Klotz said the nation’s ICBM force is a some- The general said “unity of effort,” which mirrors the Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command times-overlooked responsibility that must be recapitalized symposium’s theme of “One Industry – Go for Launch,” and transformed, as the ICBM continues to be an integral requires coordination and cooperation among all forces part of the nation’s strategic deterrent. toward a commonly recognized objective, regardless of lite, deactivation of the Peacekeeper intercontinental bal- “For this reason, we’re absolutely committed to ensur- whether the forces are part of the same command struc- listic missile and space support to hurricane relief on the ing the Minuteman III ICBM remains an effective and ture. Gulf Coast. viable weapon system at least through the year 2020,” he “That’s an apt definition,” he said, “but at the most basic “While we’ve made good progress, there’s a lot left to said. “Additionally, we completed our work on the level, we’re talking about people—people working togeth- accomplish,” the general said. “Towards this end, we are Analysis of Alternatives for Land Based Strategic er as a team. This fully-integrated team of active duty, focused on our four strategic priorities…(which are) in Deterrent, recommending an evolutionary approach to the reserve, guard, government civilians and contractors are line with the priorities of the Air Force…(and) the priori- replacement of the Minuteman III capability.” delivering space effects to joint warfighters, as well as civil ties of our combatant command, United States Strategic Space must be integrated into all aspects of military and commercial users, and we have every reason to be Command.” planning and operations, both today and in the future, he proud of them and of their service to our country.” In fact, General Klotz said, supporting combatant com- said. General Klotz discussed the successes the AFSPC team manders is at the heart of everything AFSPC does. He “I think the point is clear,” General Klotz said. “Air has enjoyed in the past year with the help of the com- pointed to the establishment of the Joint Space Operations Force Space Command is one team working together with- mand’s industry partners. He cited the successful launch of Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and the in the national security space enterprise and with our the last Titan rocket, an 11-for-11 launch record for the matured concept of the Director of Space Forces as the industry partners to deliver space effects. If we’re going to Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program, successful first steps to advancing the command’s ability to fully sup- succeed, it’s going to require ‘unity of effort’ and team- launch of the first Global Positioning System IIR-M satel- port combatant commanders and the joint warfighter. work.” Weekend Friday Saturday Sunday INSIDE Commentary . .2 Sports . .9 Outlook High 74 High 78 High 80 News . .3-7 Features . .10-13 Low 44 Low 48 Low 47 APRIL 20, 2006 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil Energy drink, booze: A bad mix 2nd Lt. Stephen Reichel 50th Contracting Squadron The real problem is that How do you enjoy A new craze is sweeping the night caffeine doesn’t make a club scene. What a great idea mixing the environment? liquid courage with an energy drink person less-drunk, it just to avoid the slowing effects of a pure makes him feel depressant. more awake. Well, patrons haven’t needed much Senior Airman convincing. Travis Kyker “About half the drinks I serve on a 50th Operations weekend night contain energy Ireland drank three or more cans dur- He explains. “Since both alcohol Support Squadron drinks,” said Joey Ingalls, a 23-year- ing a basketball tournament in and caffeine are dehydrating agents, “My favorite place is old bartender at a popular Colorado 2000—the student collapsed and died mixing large doses causes severe Estes Park: they have Springs night club. “Liquor or beer as a result. ‘double dehydration.’ And the more streams, trees and can make you drowsy, so many cus- In response, Ireland’s Food Safety dehydrated you are, the higher your good places to shop.” tomers are ordering ‘Touchdowns’ Promotion Board investigated and blood alcohol content.” with Jägermeister and energy drink or concluded that caffeine and all other The real problem is that caffeine our new ‘Classic Combo’ mixing stimulant herbs like guarana increase doesn’t make a person less-drunk, it vodka and energy drink.” blood pressure and dehydrate—a just makes him feel more awake. These drinks have quickly risen in potentially deadly combination. “The end result is (these drinks) popularity, but many of their propo- Dr. Maher Karam-Hage, assistant falsely lead the person to think he can Staff Sgt. Olenda nents do not fully understand how professor of psychiatry at the drive or operate machinery,” Dr. Peña-Perez extremely unhealthy and dangerous University of Michigan Medical Karam-Hage said. 50th Space Wing they are. Even without compounding School, has researched the medical As is generally the case, what is Public Affairs the effects of energy drinks by adding consequences of alcohol-energy drink popular can clash with what is “My family and I love alcohol, an 18-year-old student from mixtures, responsible.