Ed Parsons The base has more than 6,200 personnel, counting employees of 50th Space Wing Public Affairs tenant organizations such as the Joint National Integration Center Col. Hyten and the Space Warfare Center. Col. John Hyten, commander of the 50th Space Wing here, was The 50th SW and Schriever are part of Air Force Space nominated by President George W. Bush for appointment to the Command, headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Two grade of brigadier general. other AFSPC colonel—Col. Everett Thomas, 341st Space Wing He is one of 32 Air Force colonels nominated Friday by the commander, Malmstrom AFB, Mont., and Col. Edward Bolton, nominated president to the Senate for appointment to the one-star grade. Material Wing Director Satellite and Launch Control at the Space Colonel Hyten assumed command of the 50th Space Wing and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.—were April 4. As commander, he is responsible for nearly 3,600 military, nominated by the president to the one-star rank. Department of Defense civilian and contractor personnel serving Previous 50th SW commanders promoted to general officer at locations worldwide in support of more than 140 communica- ranks include Brig. Gen. (ret.) Lester Weber, Maj. Gen. (ret.) for 1st star tions, navigation and warning satellites with their associated sys- Jimmey Morrell, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Roger DeKok, Brig. Gen. (ret.) tems valued at more than $46 billion. Simon Worden, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Glen Moorhead, Brig. Gen. Larry Colonel Hyten is also the installation commander for Schriever. James and Brig. Gen. (sel.) Suzanne Vautrinot. Deploying? We can help! The Satellite Flyer will research your unusual deployment questions, find answers and provide tips from the experts. See Page 7 for more details. VOL. 7, NO. 46 NOVEMBER 10, 2005 Colorado Springs, Colo. www.schriever.af.mil Canned food drive continues to Nov. 17 A canned food drive will run until Nov. 17 to collect food for baskets to be pro- vided as Thanksgiving meals to military families as part of the Caring Through Sharing program. Items should be non-per- ishable and in portions that would serve a family of four or five. The unit that donates the most food will receive a plaque. For more informa- tion, contact your squadron’s photo by Charley Starr first sergeant. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne takes the oath of office from Pete Geren during his swearing-in ceremony ‘3-hour delay’ Nov. 3 at Mitchell Hall here. Secretary Wynne is the 21st Air Force secretary and the first to be sworn in at the Air Force Academy. means 3-hour delay When the base is put into a three-hour delay, this Wynne sworn in as 21st SECAF means personnel should begin their commute to U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Michael Wynne took his oath of taking the fight to the enemy, providing strategic intelligence to the joint work three hours later than office as the 21st secretary of the Air Force Nov. 3 in front of 4,200 U.S. force or providing humanitarian assistance at home and internationally in usual. Air Force Academy cadets during their noontime meal. the wake of natural disasters.” This delay gives the snow Secretary Wynne said he accepted the mantel with great pride and Secretary Wynne served in the Air Force for seven years and was a removal teams time to clear added he could not think of a better place to accept his new position then professor of astronautics at the Academy. He also had a more personal the roads and parking lots, at the Academy. reason for wanting to be sworn in here, said Pete Geren, acting secretary as they can clear them much He stressed, in a world of joint operations and information fusion, of the Air Force since July 29. faster if there is little or no people are measured by integrity, trust and character. “These grounds are hallowed with the remains of his brother,” said traffic on the roads. “We will be totally reliant on the word of others,” he said. “If we can- Secretary Geren. First Lt. Patrick Wynne was killed in action during the Yield to snow plows not trust, we cannot fight. Lives, and our country, may well lie in the bal- Vietnam Conflict and was buried at the Academy’s cemetery in 1977. while driving and give them ance.” Mr. Wynne graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. He holds a a wide berth. These The secretary said he internalized the Honor Code long ago. master’s degree in electrical engineering from the Air Force Institute of machines cannot stop quick- “This is about standards,” he said. “We must set goals, disseminate Technology and a master’s in business from the University of Colorado. ly, and they are probably the knowledge and tools and then hold to the standards of performance. The secretary of the Air Force is responsible for the affairs of the spreading a sand-and-salt “It is about mutual respect, starting with self,” he said. “Leadership, Department of the Air Force, including organizing, training, equipping mixture that could damage a delegation and performance can be taught well enough in academics, but and providing for the welfare of its nearly 370,000 men and women on car’s finish. it must be experiences in life.” active duty, 180,000 members of the Air National Guard and the Air Check the base snow call The Senate confirmed Secretary Wynne Oct. 28. He had served as the Force Reserve, 160,000 civilians and their families. line at 567-SNOW (7669), principal undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and As head of the Department of the Air Force, Secretary Wynne is your local radio and televi- logistics since July 2001. responsible for its functioning and efficiency, the formulation of its poli- sion stations or www.flash- “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside America’s cies and programs, and the timely implementation of decisions and news.net for current infor- Airmen and their joint service partners to keep our nation safe,” instructions of the president of the United States and the secretary of mation on delayed reporting Secretary Wynne said. “With their dedication, skill and sacrifice, they defense. and base closures. offer an incredible array of options to the president and the nation—from (Information compiled from Air Force News Service reports.) Weekend Outlook Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday High 66 High 70 High 60 High 52 Nov. 10 - 13 Low 43 Low 41 Low 33 Low 34 NOVEMBER 10, 2005 2 SATELLITE FLYER COMMENTARY www.schriever.af.mil New SECAF sends ‘Letter to Airmen’ Michael Wynne Staff Gen. Mike Moseley, Under Secretary Dr. Ron Sega, Secretary of the Air Force Vice Chief Gen. John Corley and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald Murray, that has my total confidence It is an honor to serve as secretary of the Air Force, and as together we set the standard for performance within the I look forward to working alongside you in keeping our larger Department of Defense family. nation safe. Because of your dedication, skill and sacrifice, The Core Values—integrity first, service before self and How do you the U.S. Air Force gives an incredible array of options to excellence in all we do—should continue to be internal- the president—whether it is taking the fight to the enemy ized throughout the Future Total Force and in our industry commemorate or providing humanitarian assistance to those in the wake partners that we rely on for support. With these values of natural disasters. As individuals you are each a national translated into steady and unswerving resolve and actions, Veterans Day? asset and essential to accomplishing the Air Force’s mis- our Air Force will live up to the expectations of the nation. sion. As a seamless team, we are able to overcome any Together with General Moseley and other senior lead- challenge. ers, I will work hard to address these issues and ensure In the past 14 years, the Air Force team has proven its you have the tools you need. Meanwhile, I have no doubt Senior Airman mettle and skill every day. Since the days of Desert Shield that you will continue to keep America’s Air Force the Brian Wolfgang and Desert Storm, our Air Force has been globally and greatest air, space and cyberspace force in history, and an 50th Operations continuously engaged in war. important part of the joint team defending our country. Support Squadron We must continue to show the same resolve and deter- Thanks to all of you currently serving in our nearly mination in the Global War on Terrorism. It will be a long 700,000 strong active, Reserve, Guard, and civilians, as “I participated in the war but one we will win. well as to my predecessors in the role of secretary and act- Veterans Day parade Together, let’s affirm that today’s Air Force is joint and ing secretary, for providing to our Air Force the best in Saturday.” has a clear mission and a set of goals to spur continued terms of leadership and service to our nation. As I cross success. We have a leadership team, consisting of Chief of back into the Blue, I am forever grateful. Senior Airman Kelby LaJoie 50th Operations Group SECAF Wynne “I’m going to fly the meets, greets American flag on my house.” USAFA cadets U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY — Cadet 1st Class Josh Lewis introduces himself to Secretary of the Air 1st Lt.