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Kara Magana

A Momentin Time

! Sept. 9, 1967 - Sergeant Duane D.

Hackney became the first living enlist-

ed man to receive the Air Force Cross.

! Sept. 13, 1943 - More than 1,200

paratroopers dropped on Salerno, Italy,

without loss of man or plane.

! Sept. 14, 1951 - Captain John

Walmsley Jr., loses his life illuminating

an enemy supply train while piloting a

searchlight-equipped B-26. He received

the Medal of Honor.

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Editor’s note: The following is aPatriot Day message from Secretary ofthe Air Force Dr. James G. Roche andAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P.Jumper:

On the third anniversary of Sept.11, 2001, the world will remember thosetragically lost (because of) the heinousactions of terrorists in New York, thePentagon and Pennsylvania. These wereattacks against freedom, democracy andhumanity that carried a high human tollas citizens from the United States and

many other countries lost their lives. This Patriot Day, we honor the

memories of those lost, and we pay trib-ute to those answering freedom’s call tocombat terrorism around the world.

Your efforts over the last threeyears have been phenomenal. You con-tinue to professionally safeguard theskies of America. You have dispersedal-Qaida and toppled the Taliban gov-ernment in Afghanistan. And, you wereinstrumental in ending a cruel regime inIraq and ensuring that a new, democrat-

ic government could take root.Our superior total force of active

duty, Guard, Reserve and civilianAirmen continue to brilliantly answerAmerica’s call to defend peace and free-dom. Our country is confident in yourcapabilities and proud of your service.

Unfortunately, on this, the thirdPatriot Day, our mission is not complete.Those who indiscriminately killed morethan 3,000 people on Sept. 11 are stilldedicated to terrorizing our nation andthe world because we value life, believe

in liberty and welcome democracy asthe people’s voice.

Let’s remember those who aredeployed in harm’s way to defend theAmerican way of life. And, let’s ensuretheir families are taken care of whilethey’re away from home.

As Airmen, our cause is just andnoble. Our country depends on us tostay the course.

Thanks for all you do for Americaand our Air Force. May God bless you,and may God bless America.

Secretary, chief send Patriot Day message

By Gen. Lance W. LordAir Force Space Command commander

The Air Force Chief ofStaff, Gen. John Jumper,recently announced theAerospace Expeditionary Forcecycle has been lengthened to a20-month cycle and will have120-day deployments. Thisadjustment will help us providebetter continuity to the combat-ant commanders as we contin-ue to fight the Global War onTerrorism. Before AEF Cycle5, deployments were approxi-mately 90 days.

Experience has shown

that this was not sufficient, asspin-up time and preparationfor redeployment to home station eroded the usable time to 60 days or less. With 120-day deployments, continu-ity and usability of our deployment forces should be significantly increased.

Along with this change,every commander in the AirForce has been tasked toexpand his or her pool ofdeployable personnel. InAFSPC, we need to posture allour authorizations in the AEFlibraries, even those authoriza-tions that had been exempt in

the past. By doing so, seniorleaders can prioritize missionrequirements and better deter-mine what capabilities the AirForce, and in particularAFSPC, can bring to the fight.

As an example, AFSPCpreviously did not posture our20th Air Force missile fieldsecurity forces. Now, however,they will be postured. This willallow senior leadership toweigh mission priorities, risksand the ramifications of allforces and determine wherebest to deploy them.

It’s important to keep inmind that all Airmen are

deployable. Our AFSPC mis-sion is essential to the fight andwe have to ensure that our com-batant commanders’ require-ments are met, both in thedeployed environment and hereat our home stations.

In a recent “SightPicture,” the AF Chief of Staffsaid, “Every Airman – Active,Guard, Reserve and Civilian –must be focused on our national commitment to theGlobal War on Terrorism. Our job is to deploy and dealwith terrorists wherever theyare in the world...”

Every member of this

command is crucial to thefight, whether launching, oper-ating, securing or supporting anAFSPC weapon system or car-rying a weapon in Iraq.

Everyone must do his orher part as we continue this battle. Our people are our mostprecious resource and are keyto our success as a commandand an Air Force. With the dedicated professionals inAFSPC, we will continue tobring the fight to the enemyand we will prevail.

(Courtesy of Air ForceSpace Command NewsService)

Adapting to AEF Cycle: What it means to AFSPC

Submitting Action Lines The Action Line is your direct link to the 21st Space Wing

Commander. We suggest you first try to resolve problems at the low-est level possible – with the person or activity, and then follow thechain of command.

Though it’s not required, we ask that you leave your name andphone number so we can get back to you for clarifications, or if yourresponse isn’tprinted. If you can’t get satisfactory results, call 556-7777, or fax your question to 556-7848.

Drainage problemQuestion: Can a better drainage system be put

in at the West Gate? On July 16 around 5:30 p.m.we had a very heavy rain, I was concerned aboutdriving through the West Gate because the waterwas so deep.

Answer: Our Civil Engineer horizontal sectiondiscovered a problem with our drainage outlet in thatarea. Due to heavy rainfall in a short period of time, alarge amount of debris had built up and blocked the

flow of water at that point. With debris removal under-way, flooding problems at the West Gate should bealleviated. Our Civil Engineers have added this area totheir periodic inspection checklist to keep eyes on thatpotential problem area. For more information, contactSenior Master Sgt. Lorenzo Luechtefeld at 556-1450.

No exceptions to safetyQuestion: Are Embassy Employees exempt

from following the base’s safety rules? I have seenone bicyclist not wearing a helmet and two motorvehicle drivers not wearing seatbelts.

Answer: Everyone who operates or is a passen-ger in a motor vehicle must comply with the safetyrequirements and base traffic rules. So whether we’reon or off base, seatbelts are required. Bicyclists arerequired to wear a properly fastened helmet when rid-ing on base. These rules apply to military members,civilian employees and dependents. For more informa-

tion, call Sandra Mock at 556-8001.

Repairs take timeQuestion: Why aren’t the flags on the street-

lights flown properly? The storm we had the otherday destroyed and bent several of the flags. Theywere hanging down, pointing to the ground, insteadof in the air.You would think someone would noticeit and correct it within a 24-hour period.

Answer: Mother Nature takes her toll on theseflags as evidenced by the recent storm damage. Wehave a crew that goes around daily and services theseflags. Their attention was diverted to other higher pri-ority damage caused by the storm. We were able torepair the flags the following day. Rest assured that wewould like to be able to fix all storm damage immedi-ately, sometimes that’s just not possible. For moreinformation, contact Senior Master Sgt. LorenzoLuechtefeld at 556-1450.

Action Lines

By Staff Sgt. Jennifer ThibaultAir Force Space Command Public Affairs

Air Force Space Command wel-comed six pioneers into the Air ForceSpace and Missile Program Hall of FameSept. 1 at the Officers’ Club here.

The program recognizes individualswho played a significant role in the earlyhistory of Air Force space and missileprograms. This year’s program was a fea-ture event in Air Force Space Command’syearlong celebration of “50 Years ofSpace and Missiles.”

This celebration marks a number ofkey events in Air Force space and missilehistory that occurred in 1954, includingthe establishment of the WesternDevelopment Division, led by GeneralBernard Schriever.

“In keeping with our celebration ofthe 50 years of Air Force Space andMissiles, we’ve expanded our activitiesfor the space and missile program,” saidSkip Bradley, AFSPC historian.

Specifically, this year’s programincludes two additional events – a panel

of retired senior AFSPCofficers speaking on“Operationalizing Space”and a tribute to a retiredenlisted member for hiscontributions to the devel-opment of the Air Force’sICBM program.

This year’s Hall ofFame induction ceremonywill be pay tribute to the largest numberof new pioneers since the program began.The new pioneers are Retired Lt. Gen.Kenneth W. Schultz, retired Col. EdwardE. Blum, Rita C. Sagalyn, Mr. Wen TsingChow, William O. Troetschel and RodneyC. Pratt. Lieutenant General Dan P. Leaf,AFSPC vice commander, will present anaward to each of them.

Another milestone for this year isthe induction of the first female pioneer,Mrs. Sagalyn, and the first Asian-bornpioneer, Wen Tsing Chow.

The recipients’ contributions span avariety of fields, but all were instrumentalin paving the way for current and futureendeavors in the space and missile arena.

“We’re recognizing thedepth and breadth of thesepioneer’s contributions tothe Air Force’s space andmissile programs,” said Dr.Rick Sturdevant, AFSPCdeputy command historian.

General Schultz man-aged the contract withAdvancing National

Strategies and Enabling ResultsCorporation to develop the initial AirForce Space Plan. He initiated acquisitionof significantly improved re-entry sys-tems for the Minuteman, Polaris andPoseidon weapon systems, and he revital-ized important measurement programs insupport of ballistic missile programs. Healso spearheaded the Minuteman IIIICBM, the nation’s first missile capableof carrying multiple independently tar-getable re-entry vehicles.

A pioneer in the development ofrocket propulsion systems, ColonelBlum, is responsible for the engineeringand development of the Agena upperstage, the first successful spacecraft

designed to serve a wide variety of on-orbit programs, beginning with theworld’s first reconnaissance satellite. Heestablished the production line that turnedout more than 260 Agena’s for use byDiscoverer/Corona and National Recon-naissance Office programs, NASA’sLunar Orbiter and Mariner interplanetaryprobes, and other space projects.

Over the course of 50 years, Mrs.Sagalyn played a key role in establishingand executing a space science and tech-nology program at the Air Force ResearchLaboratory. She designed an ion-attitudesensor for measuring spacecraft pitch andyaw that was tested successfully aboardseveral Gemini missions in the mid-1960s. She initiated and led many programs, including the ChemicalRelease, Radiation Effects Satellitelaunched in 1990, Spacecraft Charging at High Altitude, Space WeatherPrediction, Plasma and ParticleInstruments on Defense MeterologicalSatellite Program satellites, a CompactEnvironmental Anomaly Sensor for

– See Pioneers, Page 5

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By Staff Sgt.Jennifer ThibaultAir Force Space Command Public Affairs

The Air Force executiveagent for space brought mes-sages of the past, present andfuture during a visit to the near-by U.S. Air Force AcademyAug. 27.

“Space assets are moreimportant to national securitythan anytime in the past,” saidUndersecretary of the Air ForcePeter B. Teets during a presen-tation to the cadets. “We areactively integrating space capa-bility with warfighting opera-

tions. This only increases theimportance of space activity.”

The importance of spaceis also increasing at the acade-my. This school year, the acad-emy will graduate its first spaceoperations majors. The curricu-lum for cadets with this majorcan include space-missiondesign, astrothermodynamicsand astrodynamics.

“In the design class, wedesigned and built a mini satel-lite … to give us the tools tooperate and control an actualsatellite,” said Cadet 1st ClassBrandon Jones.

Mister Teets, who is also

director of the National Recon-naissance Office, called someof this year’s creations “greatlearning tools.”

His visit gave the cadets achance to showcase theirefforts with space and to learn alittle more about one of theirsenior leaders.

“It’s a rare opportunity tobe able to present questionsdirectly to an undersecretary ofthe Air Force,” said Maj. Gen.Kathy Thomas, mobilizationassistant to the superintendent.Cadet 2nd Class BernadetteTavelli said the opportunity wasimpressive.

“I knew Mr. Teets was abrilliant space mind, but afterhis trip to the academy I have afar better understanding of whohe is and some of the things heenvisions for our future,” saidCadet Tavelli, who is majoringin astroengineering. “It’simportant for subordinates toknow what their leaders aretalking about but also to seethey will take time for others.”

Mister Teets said his pri-ority is to develop, nurture andattract top talent into thenational security space arena.

“That’s why I’m talking toyou today,” he told the cadets.

“You all represent the future ofour Air Force, where we’regoing, We need some of yourtalents to be directed into thisnational security space arena.”

He stressed the impor-tance of space in tomorrow’sAir Force.

“I know many of youwant to be pilots, and that’sgreat. I understand we have the greatest Air Force on the planet, and we want tomaintain that. I also say in theAir Force there’s a great futurein space,” he said. (Courtesy ofAir Force Space CommandNews Service)

Space leader shares insights with cadets

Program honors space, missile pioneers

By Staff Sgt. Sue Mrowiec21st Space Wing Public Affairs

In less than 30 days, inspectors from Air ForceSpace Command will put Team 21’s mission readinessto the test. This year’s Operational ReadinessInspection is slated for Oct. 1 through 22.

The ORI date was announced Sept. 1, as wingpersonnel wrapped up their Expeditionary ReadinessInspection. During the expeditionary evaluation, unitmembers “deployed” to the field to perform their mis-sions in a simulated wartime theater environment.While camped at Pete East, Airmen practiced theirAbility to Survive and Operate during chemical, bio-logical and conventional attack scenarios.

Unlike last week’s ERI, the ORI will measure thewing’s ability to conduct its “Fight-in-Place,” or nor-mal day-to-day mission. Results of both inspectionswill be released during a joint outbrief later this year.

Expeditionary Readiness Inspections and ORIsare normally conducted every two years andCompliance Inspections, which assess specific mis-sion areas, are conducted every four years.

“Inspections are conducted to provide the secre-tary of the Air Force, Air Force chief of staff andmajor command commanders with status reports on

the efficiency, effectiveness and combat readiness ofunits,” said Col. Gary W. Shugart, the 21st SpaceWing inspector general.

Colonel Shugart said the key to readiness is forpersonnel to do their jobs the right way every day.

“If you always do your job correctly and keepyour programs in compliance, you are always readyfor an inspection,” he said. “The 21st Space Wing’sSelf-Inspection Program is the foundation to main-taining our readiness.”

“Keep in mind that you’re the expert in yourarea,” said Lt. Col. L.J. Van Belkum, the 21st SpaceWing deputy inspector general. “You know your joband have been trained in all aspects of your mission.All you have to do is show how much you know.”

As inspection time approaches, the wing willtake a series of preparatory actions including workcenter and transportation requirements and updatingdocumentation, Colonel Van Belkum said.

In addition to overall readiness response, theAFSPC IG team will assess several special interestitems during this year’s ORI. Items under reviewinclude Sexual Assault Deterrence Response,Operations Security, the fitness program, CentrallyBilled Account procedural compliance and alternatefueled vehicle acquisitions and fuel usage. Feedback

on these areas will be provided to senior leadership atthe Air Force level.

Beyond these special interest topics, evaluatorswill be focusing on major graded areas and overallwing performance using a five-tier rating system.Inspectors will assign Outstanding, Excellent,Satisfactory, Marginal or Unsatisfactory ratings.Major graded areas are Initial Response,Employment, Mission Support and Ability to Surviveand Operate.

Next month, personnel can expect to be evaluat-ed as they respond to real-world and simulated sce-narios. But Colonel Shugart said the men and womenof Team 21 have no reason to fear. “You never need toworry about being inspected when you’re ‘excellent inall you do,’” he said.

Colonel Van Belkum said it’s important for Team21 to demonstrate a positive attitude, sharp appear-ance and apply Operational Risk Management princi-ples to the task at hand before, during and after theinspection.

“Solid professionalism will show the inspectorsjust how outstanding the 21st Space Wing is,” shesaid. “We can ‘wow’ the inspectors by demonstratingthe core values we live by each and every day –Integrity, Service, Excellence.”

Command announces ORI date

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Sept. 9, 20044 News Briefs

Chapel Schedule Protestant Worship Services:Traditional Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sunday

Sunday School 9:35 a.m. SundayInspirational Service, 12:30 p.m. Sunday

Contemporary Service, 5 p.m. Sunday

CatholicWeekday Mass, 11:35 a.m. (except Monday)

Saturdays, 5 p.m.Sundays, 9:30 a.m.

Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m.

*For more information - Call the chapel at

556-4442 for available chapel programs.

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MEDICAL GROUP MAKES ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Peterson Clinic will close from 7:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Sept. 23 and Oct. 28.

Members of the Health Consumers AdvisoryCouncil remind everyone of the 21st Space Wing policythat children, 8 years old or less, may not be left unsu-pervised on base at any time. This also applies to visitsto the 21st Medical Group. The Medical Group has nocapabilities to supervise children. Parents must planappropriately or reschedule visits if they are unable tosupervise their children.

INSTITUTE HOSTS VOLUNTEER WEEKEND

The Rocky Mountain Field Institute is hosting the12th Annual Volunteer Weekend at Shelf Road in cele-bration of National Public Lands Day and as part of theAccess Fund’s Adopt-A-Crag program. For more infor-mation or to register, call 471-7736.

PLANNERS NEED HELP FOR NCO WORKSHOP

Volunteers are needed to organize the 21st SpaceWing Noncommissioned Officer Workshop planned forSept. 16 through 17. For more information or to volun-teer, call Staff Sgt. Leticia Johnson at 556-1341 or [email protected].

HONOR GUARD SEEKS APPLICANTSThe Peterson Honor Guard has an opening and is

looking for a new member. The applicant must be a tech-nical or master sergeant. To apply, members must submita resume or biography, a copy of their past five enlistedperformance reports and an 8-inch by 10-inch officialphotograph. For more information, call 556-8029.

AIR WAR COLLEGE CHANGES FORMATThere has been a change in format this year for

Air War College. There is no formal seminar as in the past. If those who have signed up for an AWC semi-nar would like to meet to form study groups, theEducation Center has made Room 102 available at 3p.m. Mondays. The study material will be sent directly tothe students’ home address.

ASSOCIATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Armed Forces Communications andElectronics Association will accept applications fromenlisted corps in the Colorado military community toassist with college education costs. Enlisted members donot have to be a member of AFCEA to apply. Applicants

must be enlisted military members in the RockyMountain Chapter area, which includes Buckley AFB,Peterson AFB, U.S. Air Force Academy, Fort Carson andSchriever AFB. They must also have education expensesgreater than the total of tuition assistance, G.I. Bill ben-efits and all other grants or scholarships received fortheir classes taken. There are degree specifications andother requirements. For more information, call SeniorMaster Sgt. Mark A. Everson at 554-8570.

UNIVERSITY OFFERS PROGRAM ON HOMELAND SECURITY

The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs,through the Network Information and Space SecurityCenter, has developed a set of graduate courses leadingto a Certificate in Homeland Security. The courses weredeveloped in consultation with officials as U.S. NorthernCommand. After completion of the four courses, stu-dents will receive a Graduate Certificate from UCCS.For more information, e-mail Warren Lotzbire [email protected].

PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGEOFFERS ACCELERATED COURSES

The Pikes Peak Community College MilitaryPrograms Weekend classes have taken on a new format.The classes are now required to meet for the full 45 con-tact hours in the classroom. They will meet Fridays andSaturdays, for four consecutive weekends with theexception of weekends containing holidays. For moreinformation, call Ron Shields in the Base EducationCenter at 574-1169.

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTEROFFERS CLASSES

The following classes are held in the FamilySupport Center classroom here at 135 Dover Street,Bldg. 350, Room 1016, unless otherwise specified.Registration is required for all classes. To register, please call the Family Support Center at 556-6141 orstop by the FSC.

! CAREER MARKETING – From 8 a.m. to noontoday, a workshop on conducting an effective job search,writing a competitive resume and interviewing effective-ly for a job. This workshop is offered once a month.

! ESTATE PLANNING – From 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m. today, learn how to estimate estate value and planfor future business, personal and health-care needs. Thisseminar provides an estate planning sampler, as well asinformation on disability planning, powers of attorney,living will, long-term care and death taxes. The presen-ter is attorney Skip Morgan. This seminar is offered

every other month. ! READINESS BRIEFING – From 11 a.m. to noon

Tuesday. This is a mandatory briefing for those who arebeing deployed or going on a remote tour. This briefingeducates members on the three phases involved with separation and the programs available for families left behind. Spouses are welcome. This briefing isoffered once a week.

! PRE-SEPARATION BRIEFING – From 3 to 4p.m. Wednesday, this is a mandatory briefing for peoplewho are retiring or separating from the military. Anyoneretiring or separating must have this briefing no laterthan 90 days before separation or retirement. This brief-ing, offered every other week, covers veterans’ benefitsand the services of the Transition Assistance Program.

LOCAL SCOUTS MEET ON PETERSONGirl Scout Troop 422 meets at 6 p.m., Mondays at

the Peterson Chapel. This troop is for girls ages 11 to 17years old. There are units developing for younger girls.They will also meet on Mondays. For more information,call Laura Pitcher at 392-1102.

Cub Scout Pack 99 meets at 6:30 p.m., Thursdaysat the Peterson Chapel, starting tonight. Cub Scout Packs are for boys ages 7 through 10. For more information, the Cub master, Wendy Jendrick, at 637-0397. Cub Scout Pack 99 is sponsored by the PetersonFire Department.

Boy Scout Troop 199 meets at 7 p.m., Wednesdaysat the Enlisted Club. Boy Scout Troops are open to boysages 11 to 17 years old. No prior scouting experience isneeded. For more information, call Alex Welton, ScoutMaster, at 574-8970. Boy Scout Troop 199 is sponsoredby the Colorado Springs Area Chiefs Group.

NEW CHAPEL SERVICEThe Peterson Chapel is offering a new contem-

porary service. Interested members may attend theservices in casual attire at 5 p.m. Sundays. For moreinformation, call the chapel at 556-4442.

PETERSON AFB CHAPEL MUSICIAN POSITION OPEN

Chapel members are searching for applicants tobid on a musician position for the ProtestantInspirational Service Accompanist. The positionrequires knowledge of a variety of Contemporary andGospel Christian music and the ability to work withother instrumentalists and vocalists. Specific state-ments of work are available at the Base Chapel. Bidswill be accepted until Friday 4:30 p.m. For more infor-mation, call the chapel at 556-4442.

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General Lance W. Lord, com-mander, Air Force Space Command,was presented the James V. HartingerAward during the National DefenseIndustrial Association’s “Salute toSpace” Friday.

“This is such a special momentfor me and my family,” said GeneralLord. “I’m proud and honored toaccept this prestigious award namedafter such a great American andleader, the first commander of SpaceCommand, General James V.Hartinger.”

Each year the Rocky MountainChapter of the National DefenseIndustrial Association sponsors theannual Salute to Space. The Salutehonors the achievements of Air ForceSpace Command and its component

military commands. The RockyMountain Chapter of NDIA presentsthis award honoring a senior spaceleader for his/her significant achieve-ments and contributions to space.

General Lord earned this awardthrough his vision and leadership inensuring America’s fighting forcesuse the full range of space capabilitiesin the global war against terrorism.His operational expertise and insightserved as the cornerstone for AirForce Space Command’s unprece-dented support to Operation EnduringFreedom and Operation IraqiFreedom.

General Lord’s expertise andguidance were instrumental in the cre-ation of a first-ever Space profession-al Strategy that improved the overall

effectiveness of the Military SpaceCadre and Mission Support teamthrough education, experience andtraining initiatives.

“The Future of Air Force SpaceCommand is bright and we haveGeneral Hartinger and other greatspace pioneers to thank. Air ForceSpace Command has grown into thevery organization General Hartingerenvisioned in 1982,” said Gen. Lord.

“If you’re not in space, you’renot in the race,” he said.

Past recipients of the awardinclude Edward C. Aldridge, Jr. Gen.Merrill A. McPeak, Maj. Gen. RogerG. DeKok, Gen. Ralph E. Eberhartand Peter B. Teets.

(Courtesy of Air Force SpaceCommand Public Affairs)

Space command’s leading general earns Hartinger Award

Photo by Duncan WoodGeneral Lance W. Lord salutes those at theRocky Mountain Chapter of the NationalDefense Industrial Association’s Salute toSpace. The general received the James V.Hartinger Award at the event.

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operational satellites and active charge control satel-lite-mounted system.

During the 1950s, Mr. Chow managed thedesign, development and production in quantity ofthe digital computer and all-inertial guidance systemfor the Atlas ICBM. He formulated the design of thefirst all-solid-state, high-reliability, space-borne dig-ital computer and established the basic systemsapproach to development and mechanization ofguidance systems for ICBMs, space boosters andmanned spacecraft from Atlas, Titan, Saturn andSkylab, through Minuteman and the Space Shuttle.

A member of the Air Force’s earliest satelliteteam, Mr. Troetschel, contributed to the establish-

ment of an on-orbit operational control node atSunnyvale, Calif., for the relevant program offices inLos Angeles. The field office soon grew to becomethe Air Force Satellite Control Facility, with opera-tional responsibility for all Air Force space missions.

Mr. Pratt was involved with design and devel-opment of the first Satellite Communication groundterminals for experimentation with the Echo 1 pas-sive satellite. He conducted on-the-air, scientificexperiments using the Initial Defense SatelliteCommunications Program series, LincolnExperimental Satellites 5 and 6, the TacticalCommunications Satellites, the Defense SatelliteCommunications System II series and the Air ForceSatellite Communications system. He also acceptedresponsibility for the development of airborne termi-

nal technology for future Military SatelliteCommunication systems.

The Air Force Space Pioneers Award was firstgiven under the sponsorship of the National SpaceClub in Washington, D.C., which in 1989 honoredten key military and civilian leaders in the Air Forcespace program.

In 1997, the program was revitalized and estab-lished as an official Air Force award under AFSPC.

To date, 30 pioneers have been inducted, withanother six to be honored this year.

Learn more about Space and Missile PioneersProgram at www.peterson.af.mil/hqafspc/50th/Pioneers.asp.

(Courtesy of Air Force Space Command News Service)

– Pioneer, from Page 3

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Sept. 9, 20046 History

1984! April 6 through 13 – A crew in the space shuttle

Challenger conducted the national space program’s firstsatellite-repair mission. Their mission included retrievingan orbiting vehicle, fixing it and releasing it.

July – The first harpoon missile was delivered to the69th Bombardment Squadron, 42nd Bombardment Wing,Loring Air Force Base, Maine. The missiles could launchfrom B-52s to destroy enemy ships.

Oct. 5 through 13 – During a space-shuttle mission,the Challenger crew refueled a satellite in orbit for the firsttime.1985

! Jan. 24 – Colonel Loren J. Shriver led the four-man

crew of the Discovery on the first all-military space-shut-tle mission.

! Aug. 23 – Air Force Systems Command success-fully conducts its first “cold launch” from an undergroundsilo, a modified Minuteman launch facility at VandenbergAFB, Calif. The cold-launch technique ejects the missilefrom the silo by gas pressure, and the propellant ignitesafter it becomes airborne. This technique causes less dam-age to the silo and reduces the time needed for anotherlaunch.

! Sept. 13 – The first antisatellite intercept test tookplace when a weapon launched from an F-15 successfullydestroyed a satellite orbiting at a speed of 17,500 mph,approximately 290 miles above Earth.

Satellites, missiles reachnew heights – 1984, 1985

Congratulations to the followingAirmen on graduating the First TermAirmen’s Center Aug. 27.

Airman Basic Rachael J. Soto, 21stAeromedical Dental Squadron; Airmen1st Class Anthony C. Hornsby-Edgington, 21st Security ForcesSquadron; Monolito P. Malapit, 21stCivil Engineer Squadron; Michael R.McKinney, 21st Space CommunicationsSquadron; Jason Patty, 21st CES; AngelaK. R. Pereira, 21st Space Wing; andSheron S. Wright, 21st SCS.

Seven Airmengraduate FTAC

By Senior Airman Mike Meares50th Space Wing Public Affairs

A cloudy day failed to steal the sunshine from acelebration, Aug. 27, dedicating the 50th Space WingHeadquarters Building to the legacy of a “space vision-ary,” Lt. Gen. Roger DeKok, the first 50th SW com-mander.

In front of a standing-room only crowd at SchrieverAir Force Base, General Lance Lord, Air Force SpaceCommand Commander, Capt. Ryan DeKok, son ofGeneral DeKok, and retired Gen. Thomas Moorman, Jr.,former Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, spoke of memoriesthat made General DeKok who he was as a man.

“As you can see around you, part of his vision (is)coming right out of the ground,” said General Lord dur-ing his speech to the crowd. “We are blessed with a newbuilding and memories of a true space pioneer.”

Friday marked the 14th anniversary of GeneralDeKok assuming command of the 2nd SW, whichbecame the 50th SW under his command. While at the50th SW, General DeKok oversaw several pioneeringsatellite programs the 50th SW continues to operatetoday. His leadership here covered operations DesertShield and Desert Storm, critical periods that proved thevalue of satellite systems to the warfighter.

Touches of General DeKok’s leadership can still befound on base today.

“Excellence is a journey, not a destination,” says asign above the North Entry Control Facility that GeneralDeKok put up during his time as commander.

Captain DeKok spoke about a father, not a com-mander or a general. He spoke of his dad helping himwith his writing assignments while at the U.S. Air ForceAcademy. He said he always wondered where the origi-nal article he sent his father was when his dad gave it

back to him. He remembered a lifetime of love from a father,

“He was a father first and an officer second.” He alsospoke of his father’s golf game and the fact that he had a“terrible, terrible short game.”

“Dad had many quotes like, ‘If you can read, youcan do anything,’” said the captain. “Everyone remem-bers a colleague, a commander or a subordinate-Iremember a father.”

General Moorman stepped to the podium as thelast speaker of the afternoon. He had many things to sayabout the general as a man, but had one main messagefor the crowd. “There is no better role model for you toemulate,” General Moorman said to the men and womenin uniform. “Naming this building in this place, after thisman, is perfect.”

(Courtesy of Air Force Space Command News Service)

Building dedication honors resolve, dedication of former commander


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By Merrie Schilter LoweNORAD and USNORTHCOM public affairs

Though each wears the uniform ofa different military service, they are ateam in every sense of the word.“They” are the North AmericanAerospace Defense Command andU.S. Northern Command Joint ColorGuard and they are looking for a fewgood men and women to join them.

The color guard supports military retire-ments, memorial services, parades and other officialfunctions, but not funerals as do honor guard units,said Marine Corps Sgt. Gabriel Romero, thejoint color guard’s commander. The unitalso supports civilian events, such asthe annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.The color guard posted the U.S.,Canadian and command flags at thestart of the event Aug. 13.

“We could use a couple moremembers,” Sergeant Romero said.

There are four veteran membersand a new recruit, Air Force Staff Sgt.Vanessa Soto, who made her public debut atthe rodeo carrying the USNORTHCOM flag.

Currently, the color guard receives more invitations from civilian groups in the area than it can accept. Ideally, Romero said, the group wants to recruit enough new people to set up a per-formance roster.

While there are other honor guard units in thearea, the NORAD and USNORTHCOM color guard isthe only one representing the four military branchesand the Canadian Forces.

“They are in high demand. People know they arehere and want them,” said Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. D.Scott Frye, who is sergeant major for the commands

and color guard advisor. Sergeant Fryesaid the color guard enjoys performingso much, “members were supportingfunctions at their own expense.” He said part of his job is preventing thatfrom happening.

“I’m here to ensure they don’tpay for transportation, food, or

uniform items when they perform,”Sergeant Frye said.

But even if the unit did continue paying its own way, members said they would

gladly do so.“We like what we’re doing,” said Navy Petty

Officer 2nd Class Bernard Whitney, the colorguard’s NCO in charge. “We do this

because we want to honor the flag, butwe also like the camaraderie in thegroup.” Air Force Senior Airman MikeKakarian said he also likes “the feel-ing I get at the end of a ceremony,when audiences clap and tell us how

much they appreciate us.” “And once,” Petty Officer Whitney

said, “we got to meet the (Denver) Broncos’cheerleaders after performing at the Air Force

Academy. And then there’s the free food,” he said,ticking off an imaginary list of perks color guardmembers receive.

Though the unit is young – it did not exist beforethe command stood up two years ago – members haveabout 10 years of cumulative experience, which maybe another reason they work together so well.

“Military customs and courtesies are pretty muchthe same in all of the services so it wasn’t hard learn-ing to drill together,” Sergeant Romero said.

Before the assignment to Peterson AFB, Romerospent two years in the Marine Corps Security ForceBattalion color guard at Norfolk, Va. As the group’s

commander, Sergeant Romero gives commands duringdrills and ceremonies and stands in fourth formationcarrying an M-16 rifle.

Army Spc. Michael Hall, who is 6 feet, 2 incheswithout his Army boots, joined his first color guardunit while assigned to Kaiserslautern, Germany, whichalso is where he spent his first duty assignment.Specialist Hall said that because of his height, he usually is in the center of formation carrying the U.S. or Army flag.

Petty Officer Whitney is a veteran of command’scolor guard as he has been with the group since itsinception. Previously, Petty Officer Whitney was amember of the U.S. Space Command honor guard. Hesaid he gained his color guard experience whileassigned as a yeoman to the USS Kentucky four yearsago. The yeoman, who also carries an M-16 rifle,stands first in line when the formation posts the colors.

Unlike the others, Airman Kakarian had no pre-vious color guard experience. But, he said, “I hadbeen in my high school’s band so I was used to march-ing in large formations.” Airman Kakarian, whostands second in formation carrying the state flag, wasat the Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center until hisreassignment to Peterson AFB.

Sergeant Soto, the new recruit, is not sure yet which position she will occupy on a regular basis.She is, however, elated to again be part of a color guard unit.

“I get a sense of honor and pride when we per-form,” said the Pueblo, Colo., native.

Sergeant Soto also had been assigned to U.S. Space Command before the move to USNORTH-COM a year ago. She said she gained honor guardexperience at Kirkland AFB, N.M., which was her first duty station.

Anyone interested in joining the command’s colorguard should contact Sergeant Romero at 554-5931 orPetty Officer Whitney at 552-2075.

Command color guard seeks ‘a few good members’


By Erica HuppColorado Springs Airport

For many visitors, ColoradoSprings Airport provides the f irstimpression of Colorado Springs. After10 years of continuous service andmore than 14 million passengersthrough its doors, the airport is in needof some basic upgrades to enhance theexperience of airport users.

Currently, the airport has $15million of improvements scheduled forthe terminal building and the rental carand public parking facilities. In addi-tion, the airport has awarded new retailand food and beverage concessioncontracts that will provide more than$4 million in upgrades to concessionareas.

With passengers spending moretime at the airport due to additionalsecurity requirements put in place afterSept. 11, 2001, these changes will notonly improve the efficiency of airline,concession, security screening, rentalcar and parking operations, they willalso enhance passenger convenienceand comfort.! Terminal Building

The current airport terminal wasbuilt in 1994, well before the addition-al security mandates that followedSept. 11. These security measures have

made it necessary for the airport tomake a number of changes to thebuilding, including expanding the cen-tral core of the terminal and the secu-rity checkpoint.

This project will help expandconcession services, reduce conges-tion and improve traffic flow throughthe building.

The airport’s central core will bewidened 6,200 square feet by pushingback the news and gift shops andrestaurants to create a rotunda and newwaiting areas with additional seatingfor meeters and greeters.

The security checkpoint, the nar-rowest part of the terminal, will beexpanded 3,500 square feet. This willdouble the size of the checkpoint toallow for better queuing and secondaryscreening areas. On the concourse,4,000 square feet will be added for afood court.

This project also consists of relo-cating the Transportation SecurityAdministration’s checked-baggagescreening stations from the airportlobby. Once these machines are moved,passengers will be able to leave theirbags at the airline ticket counter andproceed directly to the security-screen-ing checkpoint just as it was prior toSept. 11. It will also make room in thelobby for self-service airline check-in

stations. ! Retail and Food Concessions

Following the nationwide trendamong airports to offer travelers avariety of retail and food options, COSis jumping on the bandwagon to givecustomers choices that have more“local flavor” and “brand recogni-tion.”

Once the retail and food areas arecompleted, there will be three newsand gift stores and eight restaurants.The airport recently signed a seven-year contract with The Paradies Shopto operate the news and gift stores. TheParadies Shop will remodel the pre-security store, convert the current con-course newsstand into a CNBC storeand build an additional concoursenews and gift store.

The airport is currently in contract negotiation with the conces-sion provider Creative Host. CreativeHost will introduce new brandedrestaurant concepts to the central coreand food court areas of the terminal.These central core namebrand con-cepts include Gordon Biersch, a brewpub; A&W Root Beer; Pikes PerkCoffee, a local coffee concept; andFreshen Smoothies. The food courtwill feature Quizno’s, Pizza Hut, Café Azul and Cantana and Pikes Perk Coffee.

! Rental Car/Public ParkingAnother area that COS is improv-

ing is the rental car and public parkinglots. These parking areas are beingreconfigured and expanded for easieraccess. Plaza canopy structures, con-necting the terminal building to therental car and parking lots, will protectairport users from the unpredictableColorado weather. In addition, rentalcar kiosks will be installed under thenew canopy to provide a higher levelof customer service in the rental cararea.

“The upgrades being made to theColorado Springs Airport facilities areessential to the airport’s growth,” saidMark Earle, Aviation Director. “It isimportant that we continue to meet thedemands of the market.”

The Terminal ImprovementProject will create some disruption forairport users, but will not cause delaysin clearing the security checkpoint. Allconstruction has been scheduledaround major holiday travel times.

The terminal building expansionand renovation, which cost $5.9 mil-lion, is scheduled to be completed bythe spring of 2005. The rental car and public parking improvements are to be completed by summer of 2005. This project will cost $8.2 million.

NewsTerminal improvements answer needsof Colorado Springs Airport users


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CRISIS SUPPORT TEAM SEEKS MEMBERS

The Peterson Crisis Support Team is recruiting new members who are willing to assist victims and family members in crisis situations by providing community referrals and initiatinghealthy crisis management.

For more information, call either Susan Goldenor Kathy Latzke at the Family Support Center at 556-6141.

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEEDSSUPERINTENDENT

The Peterson Family Support Center is seekinga master sergeant through chief master sergeant withadministrative and computer skills required for thesuperintendent position in the FSC.

Applicants must have extensive budget man-agement expertise, background in human relationsand the ability to communicate with peers and seniorleadership. All applicants must submit copies oftheir last three enlisted performance reports, a mili-tary resume and a letter of recommendation fromtheir squadron commander no later than Oct. 15.

For more information, call Kathy Latzke, theFSC Director at 556-7816.

CENTER OFFERS MILITARY SPOUSEVIRTUAL ASSISTANT TRAINING

The Family Support Center is offering virtualassistant training Sept. 20 through 22. The objectiveof the training is to assist military spouses who areinterested in becoming self-employed and offershome-based administrative support services. Classesare in the Family Support Center in Building 350,from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 20 and 22, and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 21.

For more information, call the FSC at 556-6141.

CENTER OFFERS TRAINING IN MORETHAN 224 PROGRAMS

Computer Based Training is offered throughthe Family Support Center from funding provided byAir Force Aid and the Combined Federal Campaign.There are more than 224 software and graphic on-line tutorial programs to learn from – with certifi-

cates provided upon course completion. For more information, call the FSC at

556-6141.

BLUE TO GREEN BRIEFING AVAIL-ABLE FOR TEAM PETE MEMBERS

There will be a Blue to Green briefing at 10a.m., Sept. 14 and 21, in the 21st Mission SupportGroup Large Conference Room in Building 350.

Blue to Green is a program for sailors and air-men to “Go Army” under a new Defense Departmentprogram intended to rebalance the size of the mili-tary. The program provides opportunities for contin-ued service and career advancement for those will-ing to transfer into the Army from other services.

NASA ANNOUNCES � NO AIR FORCEASTRONAUT NOMINATION BOARDSTHROUGH 2005

The National Aeronautics and SpaceAdministration has notified Air Force PersonnelCenter Headquarters that they will not have an astronaut selection board in 2005. Additionally,NASA has indicated there will be no boards prior to2006. NASA will review the need for the next selec-tion board as they return to flight.

For more information, call DSN 665-2306.

APPLICATIONS FOR PHYSICIANASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM BEING ACCEPTED

Applications for the Physician AssistantTraining Program for classes beginning Jan. 6, April6 and Aug. 6 are being accepted from Oct. 1 throughJan. 28. ApplicantS must be active duty in grades E-3 through E-8 with a minimum of two years andmaximum of 14 years active military service as of Aug. 30.

For more information, call RaymondWhitehurst at DSN 665-2775.

ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIESAVAILABLE WITH AFROTC

Air Education and Training Command hasmoved the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps2005 candidate board from September to November2004. Additionally, AETC has made five more uni-versities available for colonels and colonel selects tocompete for as AFROTC Detachment Commandersin 2005.

The additional 2005 AFROTC requirementsare: University of South Florida, University of SaintThomas, North Dakota State University, WrightState University and Oklahoma State University.

For a list of all schools and more information,call DSN 487-4180.

OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE �OPEN SEASON� ON GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

The Federal Group Life Insurance program wasestablished in 1954, and is now the largest group lifeinsurance program in the world, with over 4 millionFederal employees, retirees, and family members.To celebrate the 50th anniversary, the Office ofPersonnel Management announced the first openseason in five years will be held Sept. 1 through 30,2004. During the open season, federal employeeswill be able to enroll in the FEGLI program, increaseor change current coverage, without having a physi-cal or answering questions about their health. Thenewly elected coverage will be effective Sept. 4,2005. Information materials, including an interac-tive worksheet to estimate life insurance needs and acalculator to price various combinations of coverage,will be on OPM’s special Open Season website athttp://www.fegli2004 .opm.gov/.

Air Force-serviced appropriated fund civilianemployees will make open season elections via theweb-based Employee Benefits Information System or the BEST automated phone system. Hard copyenrollment forms will not be accepted. If you arenot yet familiar with these access systems, review the “How to Access the BEST Automated System”web page.

For additional information on the open season, visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil or contactBonnie Kemp via e-mail [email protected], or call 556-7073.

NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNELSYSTEM HOLDS TOWN HALL MEETING

Michael L. Dominguez, Assistant Secretary ofthe Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs willhold a town hall meeting about the National SecurityPersonnel System at 3 p.m., Sept. 30 conducted by.This meeting will be in the Peterson Air Force Baseauditorium and is open to all interested parties serv-iced by the Peterson Civilian Personnel Flight andany other Department of Defense personnel sta-tioned at Peterson AFB. The National SecurityPersonnel System is a new civilian personnel systemsigned into law as part of the 2004 National DefenseAuthorization Act.

The DOD and the Office of PersonnelManagement are developing details of the program,which will include pay banding, pay-for-perform-ance, and expedited hiring. The National SecurityPersonnel System is also expected to change theDOD labor relations program and establish newappeal and grievance processes.

PersonnelCorner


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Active duty military members and their familymembers may be eligible to pay in-state tuition ratesat certain public colleges and universities. In-statetuition rates are less expensive than out-of-state rates,and can be taken advantage of with waivers availableat the Base Education Office.

Colorado public colleges and universities doallow military members and their families to usethese waivers, under certain guidelines.

People eligible for this waiver must prove theirentitlement every term they register by providing theschool with an approved in-state tuition waiver,which is initiated by the eligible person at theEducation Office.

A change in the original law allows dependents

of active-duty members who have changed permanent duty stations to continue to receive the in-state waiver as long as there isn’t a break in school attendance of more than one year. Dependents may also qualify if their sponsor changed permanentduty stations, the dependent is a senior in high schooland has not enrolled in a college or university outsideof Colorado within one year after graduating fromhigh school.

For more information, or to pick up a waiverrequest, visit the Education Office or visit<<http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantesWeb/library/docs/distribution/2418.pdf>> .

(Information courtesy of the PetersonEducation Center)

News

As part of Total ForceDevelopment, a pilot program willselect civilian employees to attendcommand NCO Academies. BothPeterson Air Force Base andSchriever AFB are involved withthis test program, which will allowcivilians to attend the school fromSept. 20 through Oct. 28.

The goal is to provide anopportunity for civilians to gain anunderstanding of the military pro-fession and to develop potential toassume leadership and manage-ment positions within the AirForce. The NCOA is a six-weekprofessional school that consists ofthree academic areas – profession

of arms, communication skills andleadership. Civilians will be heldto the same standards as militarystudents with the exception ofphysical fitness.

For more information, callRandy Brennan at 556-7524.

(Information Courtesy of theEducation Center)

Program allows civilian to attend academy

Military members eligible for in-state tuition

The following real-life events with real individu-als from around Peterson are to inform you of crimes,accidents and events occurring on base. These entries are from hundreds recorded in the PetersonPolice Blotter:

**Editor’s note: Although the Space Observerstaff may make light of blotter entries, the intent is tocall attention to our security and law enforcement con-cerns. However, rest assured, our professional securityforces treat each incident seriously.BAUBLE BLUNDER – Aug. 27

Security forces responded to a shopliftingincident at the Base Exchange. A shady ladyapparently swiped a pair of earrings. The thiefreceived a summons for shoplifting from theColorado Springs Police Department for her crimeof fashion.LAUNDRY LARCENY – Aug. 27

Security forces responded to a report of theftat Dormitory 1270. The caller stated some of herclothing was stolen from a third floor laundry room.She put her clothes, including a flight suit, into adryer early in the morning. When she returnedone-and-a-half hours later to fold the clothes, theywere gone. The victim said this was not the firsttime this has happened.PASSION FOR FASHION – Aug. 28

Security forces responded to the BX, wherestore detectives were detaining a shoplifter. Thetroublesome teen nabbed some costume jewelrybefore being snagged by store detectives. Thethief didn’t leave the store with any merchandise,but she did walk away with a shoplifting summonsfrom CSPD.UNSECURE BUILDING – Aug. 28

Security forces responded to a report of anunsecure building, which was discovered to be avalid report. Patrollers noticed a back door to thefacility was open. Responders conducted an interi-or search of the building and discovered all was inorder.BAG AND BOOK – Aug. 29

Security forces responded to a shopliftingincident at the BX. Apparently a suspect stole a setof headphones and took off running on foot. Adescription of the running man was relayed topatrollers. A pile of clothing, matching the descrip-tion of those the suspect was wearing, was foundby the loading dock behind the Commissary.Responders nabbed the runner as he tried to exitthe installation near the West Gate. Security forcesdiscovered the headphones in question inside theclothes chameleon’s backpack. The CSPDresponded and issued a summons for shoplifting.MEDICAL RESPONSE – Aug. 31

Security forces, the Fire Department andAmerican Medical Response services respondedto the fields on Pete East, where a military mem-ber was suffering from dehydration. The victim wastransported to Fort Carson Evans Army Hospitalfor further treatment.IMBIBING DRIVER BUSTED – Aug. 31

Security forces patrollers responded to a pos-sible driving under the influence case at the WestGate. Entry controllers detained the sloshed sus-pect after noticing his glossy look and slurredspeech. Responders performed field sobriety testson the delirious driver. The test results proved theimbiber was indeed driving under the influence.Security forces issued a traffic ticket for drivingunder the influence.

* If you have any information on a crime or any of these blotter entries, report it to security forces at556-4000.

For the first time, Air Force Space Commandand the Enlisted Heritage Hall at Maxwell Air ForceBase Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Ala., recognizedthe contributions of an enlisted person who devotedhis entire working life, both in uniform and as a civilian, to the readiness of the ICBM force, in a cer-emony Aug. 31.

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Michael Kenderes,who currently resides in Santa Maria, Calif., was recognized at a luncheon for his career contributions,which spanned the early days of the Titan I ICBM system through the Minuteman ICBM to the Peacekeeper.

During this time, Chief Kenderes led, trained,and positively influenced hundreds of Airmen andNCOs, gave valuable guidance to scores of officers,identified dozens of technical improvements to theweapon systems, and spent countless hours in thefield himself, maintaining the strategic alert postureof missile forces.

Following his retirement from active duty in1985, after 25 years of service in missiles, ChiefKenderes spent 13 more years working as anAerospace Field Engineer for GTE Corporation, sup-porting the Air Force in the deployment of the Peacekeeper system and in the implementationof the Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting modi-fication for the Airborne Launch Control System andground operations.

His career accomplishments will be featured inthe Cold War exhibit at the Air Force EnlistedHeritage Hall.

The U.S. Air Force’s Enlisted Heritage Halloffers visitors a unique glimpse at the role enlistedmen and women have played in the rich history ofmilitary aviation. The mission of the EnlistedHeritage Hall is to preserve the rich and dramatic her-itage and tradition of the enlisted corps of the U.S. AirForce and its predecessors in the development of airpower to defend the United States.

Heritage Hall recognizes retired NCO

By Airman Mandy Weightman21st Space Wing Public Affairs

With changing seasons comechanging temperatures and a newfocus on how to conserve energy.

Insulation is an importantthing to focus on, said AndyVehige, 21st Civil EngineerSquadron Energy ConservationOffice.

Checking insulating systemsis one of the fastest and most cost-efficient ways to reduce energywaste and save money, accordingto a federal energy conservationwebsite. Adding insulation toattics, exterior walls, basementwalls, floors and crawl spaces aresome of the ways to improve theenergy efficiency of a house.

“Residents in base housingshould inspect and adjust what

they can to help conserve energy,”said Tim Pugh, 21st CES EnergyConservation Office. “And theyshould report the things they can’t fix to the maintenanceoffice.”

One example is to check win-dows and doors. Ensure that all ofthe door seals are intact and work-able. Also ensure that the windowpanes aren’t broken or cracked.

Another example is to put ahand over all electrical outlets andswitches to make sure there isn’tany air coming from them. If thereis, the area behind the cover needsinsulation.

“Industrial base customersshould be vigilant and look for anyproblems with the building they’reworking in,” Mr. Pugh said. “Theyshould report any and all problemsto CE customer service.”

On-base buildings aren’t the

only concern of the EnergyConservation Office here. Off-base residents should take all ofthe advice given for base-housingresidents, as well as others.

“Off-base residents shouldensure that there is proper insula-tion in their attics, spray foaminsulation should be used forcracks into the house, water pipes should be insulated as well,”Mr. Pugh said. “Check garagedoors to ensure proper operationand sealing, get a furnace check,change filters, inspect ducts andinsulate the supply ducts.”

With the appropriate meas-ures taken before the cold weatherseason hits, energy conservationcould equal extra money in thewallet.

For more information andenergy-saving tips, visit www.eere.energy.gov.

Conserving energy throughinsulation, weatherization

21st Space Wing CommanderGen. Richard E. Webber

21st SW Inspector GeneralCol. Gary W. Shugart

ProtocolMr. Frank Gross

Chief, Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity

Ms. Hazel O. Lowe

21st Comptroller SquadronLt. Col. Brian Shimel

Wing ChaplainLt. Col. Michael S. Tinnon

Wing HistorianDr. David Bullock

Judge AdvocateLt. Col. Polly S. Kenny

Chief, Military Equal OpportunityCapt. Gregory M. Letendre

Manpower & OrganizationMr. David J. Duke

Museumvacant

Chief, Public AffairsCapt. Amy Sufak

Chief, SafetyMaj. Daniel A. Dant

PlansMs. Nancy Bishop

Command PostLt. Col. Wayne M. Rezzonico

Air Force Reserve Commander

Col. Elizabeth Anderson

Air National GuardMaj. Chuck Strong

21st Operations Group Commander

Col. Teresa A. H. Djuric

21st Maintenance GroupCommander

Col. Gary W. Pond

21st Mission SupportGroup Commander

Col. Cynthia G. Snyder

21st Medical GroupCommander

Col. Thomas E. Baldwin

721st Mission Support Group Commander

Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo.Col. David A. Adams

821st Air Base GroupCommander

Thule Air Base, GreenlandCol. John S. Haven II

Detachment 1 18th Space Control Squadron

Socorro, N.M.Capt. Samuel R. Lowrance


Diego Garcia,British Indian Ocean Territorie

Capt. Michael Lopez


Maui, HawaiiCapt. Dennis B. Stocker

21st Operations SupportSquadron

Lt. Col. Daniel E. Arnold

6th Space Warning Squadron Cape Cod AFS, Mass.

Lt. Col. Nina M. Armagno

7th Space Warning SquadronBeale AFB, Calif.

Lt. Col. G. Russell Pulliam

10th Space Warning SquadronCavalier AFS, N.D.

12th Space Warning SquadronThule AB, Greenland

Lt. Col. Franklin J. Hinson

1st Space Control SquadronCheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo.

Lt. Col. Mark K. Vidmar

4th Space Control SquadronHolloman AFB, N.M.

Lt. Col. Fred W. Guadlip

76th Space Control SquadronLt. Col. Todd W. Gossett

21st SpaceCommunications

SquadronLt. Col. Thomas J. Hains

21st MaintenanceOperations Flight

Maj. Jeffrey N. Pruitt

21st Civil EngineerSquadron

Lt. Col. Terry Watkins

21st Mission SupportSquadron

Maj. Phlecia R. Bursey

21st Services SquadronMaj. Jessica A. MacDonald

21st Security ForcesSquadron

Lt. Col. John P. Brooker

21st Logistics ReadinessSquadron

Lt. Col. Alan D. Webster


Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo.Maj. William C. Cannon Jr.

821st SupportSquadron

Thule AB, GreenlandMaj. Randy L. Boswell


Thule AB, GreenlandCapt. Joseph D.

Gallagher

21st Medical SupportSquadron

Lt. Col. Mark S. White

21st Aeromedical-DentalSquadron

Lt. Col. Dulcie Weisman

21st Medical OperationsSquadron

Lt. Col. Karen M. Kinne

21st ContractingSquadron

Lt. Col. Jon D. Walz

Detachment 1Copenhagen, Denmark

Lt. Col. Mark Truumees

21st Space Wing Vice-CommanderCol. Jay Santee

21st SW Command ChiefChief Master Sgt. James E. Moody

Small BusinessJim V. Redd


Moron Air Base, SpainCapt. John Garza

13th Space Warning SquadronClear AFS, Alaska

Lt. Col. Stephen N. Whiting

USAF Liaison Officer, 21stOperations Group

Royal Air Force Fylingdales,United Kingdom

Maj. Darold W. Hubbard

20th Space Control SquadronEglin AFB, Fla.

Lt. Col. James J. Hogan

721st CommunicationsSquadron

Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo.Lt. Col. Janice R. Johnson

21st Space Wing Director of StaffAl Strait


Today! Play Group, 10:30 a.m. tonoon at the Youth Center.

! Family Swim Night, 6 p.m.at the Aquatics Center.*

Friday! Social Hour, 5 to 7 p.m. atthe Enlisted Club.*

Saturday! Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. atthe Bowling Center.*

! Take a framing class from 8a.m. to noon from the communityactivities center. For more infor-mation, call 556-1733.

Sunday! Use the Automotive SkillsCenter. *

Monday! Water aerobics class, 6 p.m.at the Aquatics Center.*

Tuesday! Family Swim Night, 6 p.m.at the Aquatics Center.*

! Two-for-one dinner specialsat the Officers Club from 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday! Eat the weekly ethnic mealat the Aragon Dining Facility.*

! Back to Basics CircuitCourse can assist with staying Fitto Fight at 11 a.m. For more infor-mation, call 556-4462.

Helpful NumbersFamily Advocacy 556-8943Education Center 556-4064Library 556-7462Community Center 556-7671Aquatics Center 556-4608Fitness Center 556-4462Officers’ Club 556-4181Enlisted Club 556-4194Youth Center 556-7220Family Support 556-6141Red Cross 556-9201Outdoor Recreation 556-4487Golf Course 556-7810

This Week

SaturdayBrunch:Baked Fish

Hungarian GoulashBarbecue Chicken

Parsley Buttered PotatoesSteamed Rice

Vegetable Stir FryBoston Baked Beans

Cream Corn

SundayBrunch:

Stir Fry Beef with BroccoliTurkey NuggetsLoin Strip Steak

Mushroom and Onion SauceBaked Potatoes

Rice PilafCorn on the Cob

Green Beans

Lunch:Chili Mac

Beef CannelloniSouthern fried

ChickenCottage Fried

PotatoesMashed PotatoesSteamed SquashGlazed Carrots

Peas

Dinner:Pot Roast

Baked Stuff FishRoast Loin of Pork

Oven BrownedPotatoes

Steamed RiceCauliflower

CombinationSuccotash

Green beans withMushrooms

MondayLunch:

Country CaptainChicken

Meat LoafTurkey a La King

Steamed RiceMashed Potatoes

Harvard BeetsMustard GreensOkra with Tomato

Gumbo

Dinner:Veal ParmesanTeriyaki ChickenSalmon CakesFilipino Rice

Parsley ButteredPotatoes

Fried CabbageSuccotash

Mixed Vegetables

TuesdayLunch:Jambalaya

Cajun Baked FishCajun MeatloafSteamed Rice

Red Beans and RiceCreole Green Beans

Okra and TomatoGumbo

Louisiana StyleSquash

Dinner:Barbecue Ham

SteakTurkey and NoodlesBeef Ball StroganoffBoiled Egg NoodlesMashed Potatoes

Calico CornSpinach

Lima Beans

Wednesday

TodayLunch:

Mr. Z's Baked ChickenPepper Steak

Pasta PrimaveraMashed Potatoes

Steamed RiceMixed Vegetables

Fried OkraGreen Beans

Dinner:Orange-spiced Chops

Liver with OnionsTempura Fried Fish

Rissole PotatoesSteamed Rice

BroccoliPeas and Carrots

Wax Beans

Lunch:Simmered Corn BeefPineapple ChickenYankee Pot Roast

Crispy Potato WedgesSimmered Potatoes

Fried CabbageCarrots

Black Eye Peas

Dinner:Seafood NewburgBeef and Corn Pie

Roast TurkeyPotatoes

Pea and Pepper RiceCorn on the CobStewed TomatoesMustard Greens

Friday

The R. P. Lee Youth Center offersmore than before and after school care for the children of Team Pete –they offer fun.

! There will be a Pre-teen lock-in from 9 p.m., Sept. 17 to 7:30 a.m.,Sept. 18 for kids ages 9 through 12.

! Sign-ups for indoor soccer,Ken po Karate and piano lessons are currently open. The Karate and piano

lessons are monthly classes.! There are slots still available in

the school age, or before and afterschool care programs for children ages6 through 12.

! October 2, the center will beholding a “Lets just play day” in con-junction with Nickelodeon. The eventbegins at 3 p.m.

! October 14, the center will

host “AfterSchool,” a celebration ofafter-school programs, from 5 – 7 p.m. It will be an open-house event to celebrate and inform the public aboutafter-school programs.

For more information, call the R. P. Lee Youth Center at 556-7220, orTina Madsen at 556-5236.

(Information courtesy of the R. P. Lee Youth Center)

Around Pete

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! Football Frenzy at theEnlisted Club will kick off the football season. The Enlisted Clubwill be open for Monday NightFootball throughout the season.This will also be the start of theclub’s membership drive.

! POW/MIA day– The 21stSpace Wing will host a POW/MIA ceremony at 4 p.m. at thePeterson Air Museum.

! Air Force Birthday

! Autumn begins ! Wing Fit to Fight, 7 a.m., on track behind Fitness andSports Center

! Base-wide historic aviationday with various activities, staticdisplays of vintage aircraft and vendors selling food and souvenirs.! “Sunset in the Park” – celebrate the 50th anniversary of the space and missiles atAirpark Museum

Sept. 13 Sept. 14 Sept. 18

Sept. 22

Youth Center offers fun for kids

Sept. 23 Sept. 25

Sunset in the Parkcelebrates 50 years of Space and Missiles

The Peterson Air Museum will celebrate with a performance bythe U.S. Air Force Academy Band and free hot dogs,

hamburgers, chips and bottled water. Don�t forget your lawnchairs and blankets for the celebration, Sept. 25 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

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Tailgaters kick off Falcon football season

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Ridder

Photo by Roberta McDonaldABOVE: First Lt. Mike Sutherland serves a hot dog to one ofthe many fans who showed up for the tailgate party Saturdayto celebrate the start of the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcon’sfootball season. The fans enjoyed a variety of food and funduring the event before the game.LEFT: The Falcon mascot plays with one of the youngerAcademy fans as he gives a thumbs-up for the team duringthe tailgate party.


www.peterson.af.mil Sports

By Walt JohnsonSpace Observer staff

Editor’s note: See a complete list-ing of the games that will be played inthe upcoming (Sept. 15 through 17)interservice softball competition onPage 18.

The most important numbers forthe all-Air Force women’s softball teamwill be three and 13 when the interser-vice competition begins Wednesday atthe base softball complex.

If the Air Force team can defendtheir title it will be the third consecu-tive year they have been named the bestteam in the women’s interservice com-petition. It would also keep them onpace to challenge the unprecedented 13in a row run-up by the Army in the late‘80s and ‘90s as well as 2000 and2001.

Head coach William Hardy, whoplayed for the Air Force men’s team inthe ‘90s, begins his third year as the AirForce coach. He said he has onlyknown one result: winning the interser-vice championship. This year could bethe toughest challenge Hardy said hehas faced in pursuit of the title.

“We only have seven playersreturning from last year’s gold medalwinning team and eight new players,”Hardy said. “We had an interestingcamp where we picked the best 15players and now we will see what hap-pens.”

Hardy knows it will be a task toblend the new players with the old.This team’s strength, their offense, willbe the opposite of Hardy’s previousteams. But he said that doesn’t seem tocause him any concern at this point.

“Anyone who knows me will tellyou I believe in having a good defen-sive team. We’ve got a lot of work to doon defense,” Hardy said. “We haveplayers who are accustomed to playingin the defensive positions they are inbut they aren’t used to playing at thislevel. In intramural play you may haveone or two players who are good offen-sive players but here everyone is goodoffensively.

“We’re going to be a better offen-sive team than we were the last twoyears. We have players who hit the ballextremely well,” Hardy said.

It remains to be seen if a betteroffense will be good for the Air Forceteam since the key to victory last yearwas the team’s ability to play sounddefense to beat their rivals, the Army,for the title, 4-3.

One of the ingredients that couldbe a factor when blending new playerswith veteran players is cohesion anduniformity of commitment. Hardy saidone of the best things about his team sofar has been the way the ladies havecome together in such a short time tobe a cohesive unit.

“This is my third year and Ibelieve this is the best I’ve seen theteam camaraderie,” Hardy said.

So will this be the third consecu-tive year the Air Force brings the goldtrophy home? Maybe or maybe notaccording to Hardy who said he is tak-ing nothing for granted.

“Every year the Army has provento be our best competition but the Navyand the Marines are coming. Right nowI think the tournament is wide open.It’s going to be hard work this year,”Hardy said.

Women’s softballAir Force prepares to defend title

Photo by Walt JohnsonAll-Air Force pitcher Lorie Doughty tosses a pitch during a scrimmage gameSaturday at the base softball complex.

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Base Fitness and SportsCenter offers classes

The base fitness center has anumber of spinning classesdesigned to help people get intodifferent levels of conditioning.The classes include an Endurance,strength, or interval ride.

The fitness center also offersa number of classes to help peopleobtain a certification or skill, suchas a free climbing wall certificationclass held every Tuesday at 4:30p.m. Interested people can sign upat the start of the class.

For more information, contactthe fitness center at 556-4462.

Tae Kwon Do classes areoffered at the fitness centerTuesday and Thursday eveningsfrom 6 to 7 p.m. for 7 to 12 yearolds and 7 to 8 p.m. for people 13and older. The class costs $40 permonth for the first family member

and $30 per month for additionalfamily members. For more infor-mation call 556-1515.

Women’s softball interservicegames are scheduled to begin Sept.15 at the base softball complex.The game schedule is as follows:

Sept. 15 – Air Force vs. theMarines, Army vs. Navy at 9 a.m.;Navy vs. AF, Marines vs. Army at 2p.m.; Navy vs. Marines, Army vs.AF at 7 p.m.

Sept. 16 – Army vs. Navy, AFvs. Marines at 9 a.m.; Army vs.Marines, AF vs. Navy at 1 p.m.;Navy vs. Marines, Army vs. AF at 6p.m.

Sept. 17 – Air Force vs. theMarines, Army vs. Navy at 9 a.m.;Navy vs. AF, Marines vs. Army at 2p.m.; Navy vs. Marines, Army vs.AF at 7 p.m.

Photo by Walt Johnson

Get up!!Airman Leadership School players Jeffrey Kolson, front, blocks a scoringattempt by classmate Peter Weatherford as the students practiced for theupcoming commanders and chiefs vs. students game.

Students prepare for challengeBy Walt JohnsonSpace Observer staff

Students from Peterson’sAirman Leadership School arepreparing for one of their biggestchallenges, defeating the baseleadership in a game of volleyballat the base fitness center.

The students will get achance to show the commandersand chiefs, from Team Pete and Schriever Air Force Base,what they can do on a volleyballcourt. The match will take place Sept. 15 at 3:30 p.m. onCourt 1 at the Peterson Fitnessand Sports Center.

Documents

ﬁ2003 AFSPC Best Large Wing PA Officeﬂ€¦ · Space and Missiles.” This celebration marks a number of key events in Air Force space and missile history that occurred in 1954,