COLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP Thursday, May 24, 2018 www.csmng.com Vol. 12 No. 21 Did you know? 22nd SOPS undefeated, earns HHHHHHHHHH volleyball championship title MEMORIAL DAY HHHHHHHHHH Memorial Day is Monday. Be sure to follow Stage 1 fire restrictions when grilling. Base Briefs Spouses are invited to events marked with ON-BASE 50th SW to host promotion ceremony The 50th Space Wing will host this month’s base promotion ceremony 3 p.m. Thursday in the base fitness center. For more information, contact 2nd. Lt. Kristina Brandes at 567-4500. 2018 Green Dot Program refresher class registration Annual Green Dot Refresher Classes occur on Tuesdays and Fridays in the Building 300 Auditorium. To find out how to register, contact Ken Robinson U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Calvert at 567-2647. Eric Wilson with the 1st Space Operations Squadron performs a backwards hit over the net during the 14th annual Schriever Intramural Volleyball Championship tourna- ment at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., May 10, 2018. 1st SOPS ended the tournament winning two matches and losing seven. Building 300 auditorium By Halle Thornton championship game was to treat it like any other game. closure 50th Space Wing Public Affairs “Although it was a championship game, it’s just volleyball,” he said. The Building 300 auditorium will SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 22nd Space “If we lose we lose, and it’s been a great season. We went undefeated, not be available due to equipment in- Operations Squadron earned the Intramural Volleyball Championship and I had a really good supporting cast on this team.” Baldwin added the entire season, up until the final three matches, stallations. Completion date is to be title at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, May 16. determined. To reserve other confer- the team was playing with only five players instead of six, and still 22nd SOPS beat the combined 6th Space Operations Squadron ence rooms, call multimedia customer managed to secure the undefeated title. and 310th Space Wing team, wrapping up an undefeated season. service at 567-5090. When scheduling Gregory Allen with 22nd SOPS said they had good competition John Baldwin, 22nd SOPS team captain, has been playing vol- an event, call one week in advance. in the championship game. leyball for more than 40 years, and has played on the 22nd SOPS “The 310th SW and 6th SOPS were a great team and technically team since his arrival at Schriever AFB in 1999. Legal Office changes See Volleyball championship page 11 operating hours He said the team played well, and their mentality going into the The 50th Space Wing Legal Office is closed daily from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. If you have a deployment-related issue or need to contact a member of AFCYBER teams reach ‘full the staff, call 567-5050 for assistance. More Briefs page 4 Sign up for weekly Schriever operational capability’ announcements, news and more. Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click By Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann “Public Affairs” under featured links. Air Forces Cyber Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO- Public Affairs LACKLAND, Texas — Air Force Cyber an- nounced today all Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams achieved full operational capa- bility May 11. Inside The 39 total force teams, comprising more Self improvement .............................8 than 1,700 Airmen, civilians and contrac- AF week in photos .........................12 tors, were deemed sufficiently manned, A&FRC hosts expo ........................ 17 trained and fully mission-ready more than four months ahead of the September 30 U.S. Cyber Command deadline. “We’ve reached an enormous military cyber milestone and we’re excited about what AFCYBER can deliver to our service and the joint cyber fight,” said Maj. Gen. Chris Weggeman, AFCYBER commander. “Our teams are integral in performing and U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann achieving the common-core mission of cyber- Air Forces Cyber announced today all Air Force Cyber Mission Force teams achieved full operational capability May 11. The Air Force began building its contribution to the CMF in 2013, along with the Army’s 41 teams, Navy’s See Cyber Mission page 7 40 teams and Marine Corps’ 13 teams. 2 May 24, 2018 Schriever Sentinel Such sacrifi ce through valor made, A debt too deep to be repaid, From their courage freedom born, To remember them the poppy worn. MEMORIAL DAY 2018 ©2018 USAA. 2401830418 #PoppyInMemory 240183-0418_USAA_Memorial_Day_10x15.indd 1 4/24/18 4:51 PM Schriever Sentinel May 24, 2018 3 CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGSLEADERSHIP MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP PERSPECTIVES: 50th OSS commander (719) 634-5905 235 South Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-1246 state by empowering supervisors rights for all people. It took tre- resiliency. I use the four F’s: fam- and members within the unit to mendous courage to lead several ily, force, fitness and faith. When PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR make sound decisions that fall protests in pursuit of eliminating at home, care for loved ones and CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP Amy Sweet [email protected] SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP within the mission, vision and pri- racial discrimination in employ- relax. When at work, work hard. orities set forth in the unit. I prefer ment, separation in schools and EDITOR The military can be a stressful en- to foster an environment of trust, segregation of buses. He will be Bryan Grossman [email protected] vironment; therefore, don’t forget respect and integrity that focuses remembered as someone who about physical fitness as well as STAFF WRITER on effective communication and sought equal rights for all regard- mental and spiritual well-being. CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP teamwork. I’m always encourag- less of race. Halle ThorntonCSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITAR Y.... [email protected] GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP What we do in the Air Force is ing every member within the unit 4. What are your hobbies, important but so is your long-term ADVERTISING to be a leader regardless of rank past times or unique skills you health and personal relationships and for supervisors to develop Advertising Director have and what draws you to with family and friends. Jeff Moore [email protected] leaders at all levels. them? 7. How do you prepare junior Account Executives 2. What was your motiva- I played basketball in high Tammy Fogall ...... [email protected] tion for joining the Air Force school and college so I enjoy keep- Airmen for leadership roles? Monty Hatch .............. [email protected] and where did you start your ing up with college/professional It starts with setting clear ex- Vanessa Nagel [email protected] career? basketball. Additionally, I grew pectations and the willingness to Lt. Col. David Gallagher My best friend in high school’s up in Alabama so I love college mentor junior Airmen through- ART DEPARTMENT 50th Operations Support Squadron commander dad was a pilot in the U.S. Navy. I football. Spending time with my out the process. It’s everyone’s Art Director ....................................... Melissa Edwards looked up to him as a kid and see- wife and boys, who are three and responsibility to develop leaders Graphic Designer.............................. Rowdy Tompkins ing him in uniform and the way one years old, are my real hobbies. at all levels of the organization so Graphic Designer..........................................Elena Trapp SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE he carried and presented himself 5. What aspects of leader- I try to create buy-in at the flight BASE, Colo. — Lt. Col. David inspired me to join the military. I ship are the most important leadership level as I believe they COLORADO PUBLISHING HOUSE Gallagher is the commander of always enjoyed serving others and to nurture? have the influence to make the Chairman of the Board ..................................John Weiss the 50th Operations Support after college I was trying to figure Setting the example and hold- biggest difference. We must find Executive Editor Emeritus .........................Ralph Routon Squadron and is a 17 year veter- out what I wanted to do with my ing yourself and others account- opportunities for folks to lead and Circulation Coordinator .....................................Tim Kranz an of the U.S. Air Force. Having life. I called my mentor and we had able for their actions. Not trans- provide clear feedback throughout served as an intercontinental bal- a serious conversation about the ferring responsibility to others the process. Leadership develop- opportunities of the military. The listic missile operator, a spacelift and taking ownership of your ment is a critical component to life-long friends, military tradi- Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, operator, a staff member for a ma- responsibilities. As a leader, you shaping future leaders of our Air a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, jor command and a commander tion and opportunity to serve sold must be accountable and always under exclusive written contract with Schriever Air Force Base Force. and the 50th Space Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper me instantly. I began my career is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military he has a wide breadth of leadership give credit to the people perform- services. Contents of the Schriever Sentinel are not necessarily experience. He took some time at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, ing the mission. Additionally, 8. What common trait do you the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Department of the Air Force. out of his day to share some of his Wyoming, as a deputy missile fostering a culture of teamwork think all successful leaders The appearance of advertising in this publication includ- ing inserts and supplements does not constitute endorse- perspectives.