Friday, Nov. 15, 2002 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 46 No. 44

Inside This Issue: Cover Story...3 Blotter...5 At Your Service...9

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex R. Lloyd

Photo by Margie Arnold Photo by Larry HulstPhoto by Tech. Sgt. James Rush

Submitting Action LinesThe Action Line is your direct link to the 21st

Space Wing Commander – use it wisely! Try to resolveproblems at the lowest level possible — with the personor activity, and then follow the chain of command.

Though it’s not required, we ask that you leaveyour name and phone number so we can get back to youfor clarifications, or if your response isn’t printed.

If you can’t get satisfactory results, call 556-7777.Or you can fax your question to 556-7848.

Concealing questionsQUESTION: Is a concealed weapon permit

sufficient to carry a weapon on a military installa-

tion? With the increased threat of terrorism inAmerica, which can be anywhere in the 50 States, Ihave started carrying a concealed weapon.

I have a concealed weapon permit issued bythe El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Is this suffi-cient to come on base, or when I am traveling tovarious places? Thank you very much.

ANSWER: Thank you for your concern dealingwith personal safety and force protection at Peterson.

In accordance with Title 18 United States Code930, “Possession of personal firearms on base is pro-hibited.” A sign is posted at all three gates to Petersonto warn personnel entering the installation.

Security Forces are charged with protecting per-sonnel and resources on Peterson. They go through

countless hours of weapons training and qualificationon a continuous basis.

Furthermore, the weapons training SecurityForces personnel receive includes the use of force.The 21st Security Forces are trained, equipped, andready to defend Peterson resources and personnel.

Please contact your local civilian police depart -ment for state, city, and county policies for carryingconcealed weapons. It is against the law to carry apersonally concealed weapon on all federal militaryinstallations.

Please leave your weapon at home and knowyou are safe when you enter Peterson. If you have fur-ther questions, please contact Lt. Col. Lyle Cary, at556-4800.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 20022 From the top

Published by the Gazette, 30 S. Prospect Street, Box 1779, Colorado Springs, 80901, a private firm in no wayconnected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enter-prise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services.

Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government,the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorse-ment by DOD, the Department of the Air Force or the Gazette, of the products or services advertised. Everything adver-tised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion,sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the pur-chaser, user or patron.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 LoringAve., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indi-cated.

The Space Observer is published every Friday. For advertising inquiries , call the Gazette, (719) 476-1640 fordisplay ads, and 476-1685 for classified ads.

Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer, 775 LoringAve., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294 or e-mail space.observer@peterson.af.mil. Deadline for submissionis 4:30 p.m. the Wednesday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edit-ed to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at(719) 556-8476 or DSN 834-7846.

21st Space Wing CommanderBrig. Gen. Duane Deal

Chief of Public AffairsCapt. Donald B. Kerr

Chief Internal Information2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout

NCOIC Internal InformationTech. Sgt. Gino Mattorano

EditorStaff Sgt. Josh Clendenen

Assistant EditorSenior Airman Shane Sharp

Action Line

A Momentin Time:

Novembern On Nov. 17, 1967, the 21st

Composite Wing’s 317th FighterInterceptor Squadron received the1967 Hughes Achievement Trophy.

n On Nov. 19, 1943, inresponse to known Germanadvances in rocketry, Gen. Henry“Hap” Arnold directed moreemphasis toward research anddevelopment of guided missiles.

n On Nov. 21, 1957, plansfor the first of several ballistic mis-sile bases were revealed.

Information courtesy of StaffSgt. Trisha Morgan, 21st SpaceWing History Office.

Photo by Dennis Plummer

I love a paradeMembers from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron prepareto climb into snow removal equipment vehicles to partic-ipate in the Snow Parade. The recent parade showedpeople on base what types of equipment they can expectto see plowing the roads and clearing parking lotsthroughout the winter.

The following is a list of frequently called numbers on Peterson Air ForceBase for your convenience:n Base Operator.....................................................................................556-7321nAction Line.........................................................................................556-7777n Base Exchange...................................................................................596-7270n Chaplain.............................................................................................556-4442n Civil Engineers..................................................................................556-4030n Commissary.......................................................................................556-7765n Dental Clinic......................................................................................556-1333n Family Support...................................................................................556-6141n Fire Department (Emergency).....................................................................911n Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline........................................................556-2104nHousing Maintenance.........................................................................556-4455n Inspector General complaints.............................................................556-6309nLegal Office........................................................................................556-4871nMilitary/Civilian/Travel Pay...............................................................556-4770nMilitary Equal Opportunity.......................................................556-7657/7693n Nurse Advice...............................................................................888-887-4111nOptometry...........................................................................................556-1065nAir Force OSI.....................................................................................556-4022n Public Affairs......................................................................................556-4696n Safety Office......................................................................................556-8001n Security Forces..................................................................................556-4000n Services..............................................................................................556-4882n Snow Call Line..................................................................................556-7669nTransportation....................................................................................556-4307nTRICARE..........................................................................................264-5000

Peterson Air Force BaseNotable Numbers

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 2002 3Coverwww.peterson.af.mil

By Christie Bond21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Several feet of early season snow has fallen inColorado’s mountains and many enthusiasts are eye-ing the slopes with high hopes for a great winter. Bykeeping safety foremost in mind, this year can be yourbest yet.

“We are really emphasizing five things: get toand from the slopes safely, watch for the insidiouseffects of fatigue, ski within your limits, wear a hel-met and avoid alcohol,” said Lt. Col. PatrickGoodman, 21st Space Wing chief of safety. “The sin-gle most dangerous thing about skiing is driving toand from the slopes,” says Goodman.

Traveling to and from a ski area can involvedriving in severe winter conditions. Ensure you havea first aid kit and winter survival kit with you. Trafficdelays can be hours long, so a full tank of gas is essen-tial. After a day on the slopes, the drive back to theFront Range can be even more dangerous. Traffic onI-70 is often very heavy with other tired snow riders -some of whom capped their day with après-ski drinksat the lodge. Staying alert as the sun goes down canbe challenging. Use common sense and stop to rest asneeded.

The effects of fatigue begin subtly and progressgradually, making it difficult to know exactly whenyou are being adversely affected. Listen to your body– know when to take a break and when to call it a day.According to Goodman, there are lots of injuries at theend of the day, when people are getting tired.

Know your ability level. Getting in over yourhead puts both you and the people around you at risk.Also know the ability levels of the people you’re ski-ing or riding with. While it is often portrayed as aprank, taking people where they’re not prepared to gois a serious offense.

Signs at the bottom of every lift display the typeof terrain that lift serves: green circles for beginner,blue squares for intermediate, black diamonds forexpert. Consider taking a lesson or two, regardless ofhow long you’ve been skiing. Professional instructorscan show you more efficient ways of doing things,which saves your energy, increases your control, andmakes your time on the slopes more enjoyable.

In the past several years, helmets have become astandard part of skiing and riding equipment. Theyserve two purposes: first, they protect your headshould you fall on a patch of ice or run into an obsta-cle. Second, they protect your head in the event some-

one else runs into you. Helmets also keep your headwarm and offer excellent protection from the wind.They come in many different styles and sizes, so any-one can find a comfortable fit. Helmets can be rentedat Outdoor Recreation and most ski area rental shopsfor a few dollars a day.

If you have your own equipment, make sure it isin good working condition. Have your skis or boardand bindings checked by an expert before heading outfor the first time. If you limped through the end of lastseason with a damaged pole or other item, considerreplacing it now instead of waiting for it to break. Ifyou rent your equipment, be honest with the techni-cian about your ability level and make sure you arecomfortable with the gear you’ll be using.

Alcohol and snow sliding do not mix. Alcoholhas a stronger effect on the body at higher altitudes,causing fatigue and slower reaction times. Alcohol isnot the solution to thirst – water is. Stop frequentlyfor water or carry a hydration pack with you. (To keep

the tube from freezing, blow the water back into thebladder after drinking.)

Most Colorado ski areas are above 8,500 feet inelevation, with some over 10,000 feet, so the sun andultraviolet rays are much stronger than along the FrontRange. Even on overcast days, ultraviolet rays comethrough the clouds and can cause harmful sunburns.Be sure to protect all exposed skin with sunblock andkeep lips covered in a lip balm with sun protection.

The early snow is a promising start to this year’ssnow sports season. By keeping these simple precau-tions in mind, you’ll be well on your way to a memo-rable time in the mountains.

The Skier Responsibility CodeThe National Ski Areas Association estab-

lished “Your Responsibility Code” in 1966 as acode of ethics for all skiers on the mountain.Today, the code reflects not only skier safety, butsnowboarder and lift safety as well.

Ultimately, safe skiing and snowboarding onthe mountain is each person’s responsibility.Following “Your Responsibility Code” will helpall skiers and snowboarders have a safer mountainexperience.

n Safety on the slopes is everyone’s respon-sibility. Ski safely - not only for yourself, but forothers as well.

nAlways stay in control and be able to stopor avoid objects.

n People ahead of you have the right of way.It is your responsibility to avoid them.

n Do not stop where you obstruct the trail orare not visible from above.

n Whenever starting downhill or merginginto a trail, yield to others.

n Always use devices to help prevent run-away equipment.

n Observe all posted signs and warnings. n Keep off closed trails and out of closed

areas. n Prior to using any lift, you must know

how to load, ride, and unload safely.(Information courtesy of Colorado Ski

Country USA)

Hitting the slopes -- safely

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Alex R. LloydA snowboarder catches some air during SnoFest!!! 2001. As the snow falls in the mountains, the 21stSpace Wing wants snowboarders and skiers to be safe when they catch air or zip down the hills.

Accidents can happen at anytime as the snowboarder on the left found out in a race during SnoFest!!!

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 20024 News in Brief

At the Base ChapelProtestant

Liturgical Worship, 8:15 a.m.Traditional Sunday Worship

11 a.m.Gospel Services, 12:30 p.m.

CatholicWeekday Mass, 11:35 a.m.

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

Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m.

Religious EducationCatholic and Protestant SundaySchool classes begin at 8:30 and

9:45 a.m. respectively.

**For more informationCall the chapel at 556-4442

for available chapelprograms.

Have a story idea?Let us know by calling us at

556-4351 or by e-mail atspace.observer@peterson.af.mil

BONE MARROW DRIVEThe next bone marrow

drive at Peterson is scheduledfor 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 26, inthe Building 1 auditorium.

Base members are eligi-ble to participate in the DoDBone Marrow Program even ifthey are ineligible to donateblood (based on overseasassignments).

Those eligible for theDoD Bone Marrow Programmust be active duty, depend-ents, DoD Civil Service, Guardor Reserve, between 18-60years of age, and in goodhealth.

For more information,contact Master Sgt. KristinClark at 556-3152 orkristin.clark@peterson.af.mil.SPACE SYSTEMSCONFERENCE

Colorado Springs willhost the Core Technologies forSpace Systems Conference atthe Sheraton Hotel Nov. 19-21.

This year's keynotespeakers include Gen. LanceLord, Commander, Air ForceSpace Command and Mr. SamVenneri, Chief Technologist,National Aeronautics andSpace Administration. Dr.Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, oneof the last two men to walk onthe moon, will be the guestspeaker at the conference ban-quet.

For more information, orto register for the conference,visit the Core Technologies

2002 Web site athttp://www.spacecoretech.org/,or e-mail Col. T.S. Kelso atTS.Kelso@peterson.af.mil.EPD SEMINAR

n The EnlistedProfessional Developmentcommittee’s next effective-writing seminar is scheduledfor Monday, 2-4 p.m. inBuilding 350, Room 1016.This seminar focuses onpreparing EPRs and awardnominations. To sign up, con-tact Senior Master Sgt. BradSteininger atbradley.steininger@peterson.af.mil.

n The EPD Committeewill also hold a Study SkillsSeminar Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., inBuilding 350, Room 2127.Due to limited seating, thisquarter's seminar is reservedfor enlisted members only. Call556-3152 to sign up or e-mailkristin.clark@peterson.af.mil.SANTA’S TOY CONSIGNMENT SALE

Santa's Toy ConsignmentSale will be 9 a.m. - noon, Nov.16, at the Fort Carson FieldHouse, Building 1160, acrossfrom Burger King. Customerswill be able to purchase new orlike new toys and children'sitems at a discounted price.

Those interested in sell-ing their toys and other chil-dren's items may drop items offbetween noon and 5 p.m. at thepost Field House Nov. 15. Noclothing items are to be sold.

Profits and unsold items mustbe picked up between 1 and 2p.m., Nov. 16. All unclaimeditems will be given to charity.

There will be a 10 percentconsignment fee for each itemto be sold, and a $1 admissionfee for every adult customer.

For more information,contact Kristin Keown at 392-8328.OWC NOTES

n 2002 White Houseornaments are for sale from theOfficers’ Wives Clubs for $15,and Pikes Peak MilitaryFamily Cookbooks for $12.Call Sandy for more info at535-8127.

n The Peterson OWCwill meet 6:30 p.m., Nov 21 atthe Family Support Center fora Cookbook Night. Try out arecipe in the Pikes PeakMilitary Family Cookbook.Door Prizes will come from“The Pampered Chef.” RSVPis a must by Nov. 18. Call LinhNarum at 591-7010.REENLIST AT ACADEMYFOOTBALL GAME

Reenlist, or reaffirm yourcommitment to the Air Forceand our Nation at an Air ForceAcademy football game, Nov.23.

Air Force AcademySuperintendent, Lt. Gen. JohnDallager, will officiate the cer-emony.

Call the Air ForceAcademy Career AssistanceAdvisor, Master Sgt. Loretta

Glasgow at 333-9389 for moreinformation.YMCA DINNER DANCE

In celebration of MilitaryFamily Month, there will be a“Homecoming Dinner Dance”6:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 22, at theArmed Services YMCA'sSoutheast Family Center. TheY is located at 2190 Jet WingDrive, next to Sierra HighSchool. Cost is $1 for adultsand 50 cents for children ages12 and under.

The event incudes a chiliand cornbread dinner withdrinks and dessert and use ofthe Y facilities.

This activity is sponsoredby the Armed Services YMCA,the family support centers atPeterson Air Force Base,Schriever AFB, the U.S. AirForce Academy, and the FortCarson Army CommuntyServices. Call the YMCA at622-9622 to reserve a place. EDUCATION FAIR

The Education Officewill host an Education Fair forindividuals interested in con-tinuing their education whilestationed at Peterson. The Fairwill be in Building 1141(Education Center) Nov. 21.

At least ten colleges anduniversities will participate aswell as the base educationcounselors.

Stop by and see if one ofthe schools have what you arelooking for in an academic pro-gram.

MUSEUM VOLUNTEERSThe museum needs vol -

unteers in the gift shop to workone shift, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. or 12:30 - 3 p.m., Tuesdaythrough Saturday.

Contact Don Fulkerson at282-1231 or the museum at556-4915 for more informa-tion.VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

The 21st ServicesSquadron needs volunteerdrivers for ski trips and otherwinter-season activities. Stopby the Community ActivitiesCenter, Building 640, to applyor call 556-1733.

Drivers must have expe-rience driving a 15-passengervan and must be CPR certi-fied. Training will be provid-ed. Drivers also receive freelift tickets on ski trips.

Ski trips are scheduledfor Dec. 7, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, andMarch 8.HOLIDAY PARTIES

n The North AmericanAerospace Defense Commandand U.S. Northern Commandholiday party is scheduled for 6p.m., Dec. 6, at the Officers’Club. Ticket prices and avail-ability will be available nextweek.

n The 21st Space Wingholiday party will be at 6 p.m.,Dec. 13 at the Enlisted Club.

Call your squadron pointsof contact for reservations andfor more information on holi-day festivities.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 2002 5Newswww.peterson.af.mil

The following real-lifeevents with real individuals fromaround the Peterson Complexare to inform you of crimes,accidents, and events occurringon base. The following entriesare from hundreds recorded inthe Peterson Police Blotter:

**Editor’s note: Althoughthe Space Observer staff maymake light of some Blotterentries, the intent is to call atten-tion to our security and lawenforcement concerns. However,rest assured, our professionalSecurity Forces treat each inci-dent seriously.911 response — Nov. 5

Security Forces,the Fire Department,and an AMR ambulanceresponded to Billetingwhere an employee hada seizure and felldown, striking herhead, and causing adeep laceration to herhead. The victim wastransported toMemorial Hospital forfurther treatment. Creepy crook cleansclothes – Nov. 5

An individualreported to SecurityForces that between 4and 5 a.m. his laundrywas stolen from a wash-ing machine in thelaundry room of Dorm1164. The victim stat-ed he searched thelaundry room, surround-ing rooms, trashcans,and outside of thebuilding, but foundnone of his laundry.Be on the lookout for athief wearing clothesnot his own, includinga Gap hooded sweat-shirt, American Eagle

T-shirts, a long sleeveGap T-shirt, a grayOhio State T-shirt, andAmerican Eagle boxers(should you get closeenough to see the lat-ter).Listen, look, bam – thenstop? – Nov. 5

Security Forcesresponded to the inter-section of PetersonBlvd. and Paine St.where one vehicle hadsmacked into the rearof another. Seems thebonkee was waiting atan intersection asthere was an emergencyvehicle response withsirens blaring. Thebonker also heard thesirens, but instead ofstopping, began lookingaround to see where thesounds were comingfrom. Wrong move, ashe continued forwardinto the stopped vehi-cle. Guess we’re nevertoo old to remember“stop, look, and lis-ten?”Don’t fence me out — Nov. 6

Security Forcesresponded to the ChildDevelopment Center toinvestigate reporteddamage to the CDCfence. An employeestated she noticed thefence that separatesthe Pre-toddler play-ground from thePreschool playgroundwas stretched out ofshape, leaving a holein the fence, a gap atthe bottom, and some ofthe internal lockingwires hanging on the

fence or laying on theground. Investigationis ongoing to determineif some of the testytoddlers had tried tomake a break of it, orif perhaps lawn careequipment might havesnagged the fence.Suspicious package – Nov. 6

Security Forcesresponded to the LegalOffice due to a suspi-cious package left inthe office lobby areawithout its owner.With a piece of papersticking from the bag,its owner was identi-fied and contacted athome, and, golly gee,revealed he accidental-ly left the bag at thelegal office.911 Response - Nov. 7

Security Forces,the Fire Department,and an AMR ambulanceresponded to the NCOAcademy where an indi-vidual had passed outon the drill pad. Theindividual was trans-ported to the MemorialHospital Emergency Roomfor further treatment.Plate vanishing act – Nov. 7

A military memberreported in person toSecurity Forces that avehicle license platehad been missing from agovernment vehiclesince June 2001 (yes,2001). It seems thevehicle had been usedby another part of thesquadron, which had puta different plate onit; in doing so, theplate was misplaced.Bus bust – Nov. 7

A school bus driverreported the make andmodel of a vehicle thatfailed to stop despitethe bus having its stoparm extended and lightsflashing on Hamilton bythe temporary YouthCenter. Security Forcestraced the vehicle andits owner, and issuedhim a ticket for“Failure to Stop forschool bus loading-/unloading children.”

911 “child’s play?” – Nov. 7

Security Forcesreceived an abandoned911 call; when theyattempted to call back,the line was busy. Apatrol was dispatchedto the caller’s loca-tion, where it wasdetermined the call wasthe result of a childplaying with the tele-phone. Parents arereminded to inform andinstruct their childrenof the proper use of aphone (especially assome municipalitieswill charge for errant911 calls, which alsotake police from otherduties).Underwhere? - Nov. 8

A guest staying atlodging called SecurityForces to complain thatthree sets of his gov-ernment issued thermalunderclothes werestolen. He be-lievesthat they were strippedfrom his room or thelaundry facility.Let’s get ready to rumble -Nov. 8

An airman on basecalled a friend afterbeing assaulted by herhusband. SecurityForces arrived and tookthe rumbling coupleinto their headquartersfor an interview.During the interview itwas discovered thatthere was an exchangein phone throwing.Also, the wife experi-enced being pushed intothe dining room walland pulled down to thekitchen floor where shewas then hit in theback of the head. Thehusband was issued asummons for harassmentand was transported toEl Paso CountyConfinement Fac-ility.The wife was put incontact with the victimwitness assistance pro-gram where she’ll beput in touch with help-ful wing programs. Just hangin’ around - Nov. 9

Security Forces was

contacted after a bas-ketball lover was askedto leave the gym andrefused by hanging onthe rim of a basketballgoal. He didn’t wantto leave be-cause hisfamily was still insidethe gym somewhere. Hefinally dropped to theearth and reunited withhis family outside thebase gym. Backing and thumping -Nov. 9

A motorist calledSecurity Forces afterhis vehicle had struckanother while backingout of a Commissaryparking space. The carthat he struck ended upwith a torn hood coverand a crack on thefront driver’s sidebumper, while his carhad no damage. He wasissued a citation forimproper backingresulting in an acci-dent.Just one too many - Nov. 9

CSPD contactedSecurity Forces to getthe identity of adrunken fool theypicked up, who theybelieved was a militarymember. The drunkenfool became more andmore incoherent andrefused to respond toSecurity Forces, whilethey identified the DUIdrunk as a militarymember. AMR was con-tacted and he continuedto be verbally abusivewith CSPD and AMR per-sonnel. He was trans-ported to MemorialHospital for observa-tion under restraint.No cutting! - Nov. 10

Security Forcesreceived a call fromthe Shopette requestingassistance for an indi-vidual who was verballyharassing others in thecheck out line.Another shopper who cutin line tricked theangered individual.CSPD was contacted andremoved the individualfrom the Shopettebecause the angeredretiree was emitting analcoholic odor. He wasalso cited for illegal-ly parking.Flight line response - Nov. 10

An individual fromthe fire departmentre-quested an escortfor AMR to the flightline. A passenger on atransient aircraftneeded medical assis-tance for respiratorytroubles. AMR wastransported to theflight line to assistthe patient.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 20026 News

By Staff Sgt.Melanie Epperson21st Space Wing Public Affairs

The PetersonComplex chapterof the Junior

Enlisted Association held itsinaugural meeting Nov. 8 atthe Enlisted Club.

According to Tech. Sgt.Olga Wells, JEA president,the association is meant tobring the lower ranking mem-bers of all the servicesassigned to Team Pete togeth-er.

“It’s like the Top Three,but instead it’s the BottomSix,” Wells said.

The first meeting was anattempt to define roles andopportunities that wouldinterest service members ingrades E-1 through E-6 in allbranches of service.

We have all branches ofservice stationed here at Pete,Wells said. We even haveservices from other nations,and we would like everyoneto get involved.

“Some of our goals areimproving community rela-tions, mentoring, discussingand providing informationpertaining to the junior enlist-ed ranks, identifying impor-tant issues to help create solu-

tions to problems, and creat-ing leadership opportunities,”said Staff Sgt. HeatherPhillips, JEA vice president.

The JEA will give TeamPete junior enlisted membersa voice, according to severalattendees. Many expressedthe importance of havinglower-ranking members rep-resented.

“The JEA gives the jun-ior enlisted members anorganized forum to presentissues in an effective fash-ion,” said Tech. Sgt. WilliamDavis, 21st ServicesSquadron. “Hopefully, wewill be able to reach conclu-sions to our issues in an effi-cient manner and make a pos-itive impact in the lives of thejunior enlisted here.”

According to Davis,now is the time to “get in onthe ground level.” With theorganization just starting uphere at Pete, junior enlistedmembers will have a chanceto make a difference and“shape Peterson Air ForceBase’s future.”

A board of six members,including a president, vicepresident, secretary, treasurer,first airman, and senior non-commissioned officer liaison,facilitates the JEA. Eachproject undertaken by the

association also has a personin charge of just that project.

“We want everyone tobe involved,” Wells said.“The JEA is for all of us. It’sa chance for us to excel.”

According to Phillips,the association plans on pro-viding support to the PetersonComplex by assisting familiesleft behind after deployments,volunteering at base agenciessuch as the ChildDevelopment Center, andreaching out through commu-nity programs such as CaringThrough Sharing, Harvest ofLove, and Hearts Apart.Another role the JEA hopes totake on is relaying members’quality-of-life concerns to theappropriate agencies.

“Our main purpose isnot to be a fundraising clubbut to cater to the needs of thejunior enlisted corps throughmentoring, support, sharinginformation, and communityrelations,” Phillips said. “Weneed support from the juniorenlisted members to makethis happen.”

Meetings for the JEAwill be held at 3 p.m. the sec-ond Friday of every month atthe Enlisted Club. The nextmeeting will be Dec. 13.

“We will be discussingour vision statement, volun-teer opportunities for the hol-iday season, and a coindesign, so come on out andshare your ideas with us,”Wells said.

JEA stands up for bottom sixJunior Enlisted Associationavailable for all services

Have astoryidea?

Let us knowby

calling556-4351

or e-mail usat:

space.observer@peterson.af.mil

By Tech. Sgt.Michael Phillips21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Members ofthe 2nd and8th SpaceW a r n i n g

Squadrons made historyrecently. For the first time inthe history of space-based mis-sile warning – and perhaps inthe history of missile warning– a space operations center wasfully manned by Reservists.

The 2nd Space WarningSquadron’s current mission isto maintain satellite controlauthority for the DefenseSatellite Program satellite con-stellation and report ballisticmissile/space launches, nucleardetonations and infrared dataof intelligence value to unifiedcommands, JCS, president, andsecretary of defense.

With more than 30 yearsof excellence in the DefenseSupport Program, the 2ndlaunched the nation’s newestline of defense, the Space-Based Infrared System on Dec.17, 2001.

The 8th SWS is the firstspace unit to integrate Reserveand Air National Guard mem-bers into an active duty mis-sion from the beginning stage.

The 8th SWS is part ofthe 310th Space Group,Schriever AFB, Colo., the onlyspace group within Air ForceReserve Command.

At approximately 7 a.m.Nov. 3, Reserve members –both traditional and Air GuardReservists – of the 8th SWS,assumed control of the SBIRSMission Control Station.

“With a crew size ofnearly 25 people, this is anenormous accomplishment forour Reserve partners and the2nd SWS/8th SWS team,” said2nd SWS Commander Lt. Col.Robert Gibson. “I wouldn’thave missed this changeoverfor anything.”

“Thanks to the profes-sionals in the 8th SWS portionof the SBIRS team, a fewactive-duty members weregiven a badly needed day off,”Gibson said.

“We try very hard tomake the Total Force, coalitionwarfare concept work here atBuckley,” Gibson said.“Thanks to outstanding folksfrom the Reserves, Canada,Australia, the UnitedKingdom, and our active-dutymembers, 2nd SWS and 8thSWS professionals make thatteamwork happen every day.”

“The power of our totalforce was fully recognized atthe unit level,” Gibson said.“Our Reserve and multi-national partners successfullyconduct missile warning on aglobal scale every day. I’mvery proud of all the profes-sional performers here on theSBIRS team.”

Space warning squadronteamwork creates history

Snow Call LineSnow Call Line556-SNOW

Call the 21st Space Wing Snow Call linefor reporting procedures in the event of

inclement weather. The line is updated by6 a.m. on inclement weather days.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 20028 Around the Air Force

By Staff Sgt.C. Todd LopezAir Force Print News

Eight Air Force medical treatment facili-ties added chiropractic medicine, and others willfollow suit in the future.

Chiropractic medicine became available tothe Air Force in 1995, after Congress directedthe Department of Defense to test the feasibilityof providing that service at its facilities. Thefindings directly resulted in Congress makingchiropractic medicine a permanent benefit foractive duty military members, according to thedirector of the Air Force chiropractic program.

“Over the next five years, we will gradual-ly increase the availability of chiropractic serv-ices across the Air Force,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.)Robert Manaker. “A similar thing is happeningacross the Army and the Navy. This is a tri-serv-ice program.”

Chiropractic medicine uses a hands-ontechnique to correct misalignments of joints inthe body.

“Chiropractic helps by essentially realign-ing joints to their normal alignment,” Manakersaid. “A misalignment in your spine can causethe muscles around it to begin to have pain, tospasm or to cramp up. What chiropractors find isthat if you realign those vertebrae, that can helpdecrease your pain.”

Active duty military members wanting tosee the chiropractor at their local military treat-ment facility will need to first be seen by theirown primary care provider, the doctor said.

“To see the chiropractor, you need to get areferral,” Manaker said. “As a primary careprovider, if I have sent you to an orthopedist andhe thinks you could benefit from a chiropractor,he could also make the referral.”

Military members who would like to see achiropractor can be referred to any one of theDOD facilities that currently employ a chiro-practor. For now, however, they will not be ableto seek treatment from off-base private-practicechiropractors.

“If there isn’t one at your base, you do nothave the option of going off base to find a chi-

ropractor,” Manaker said. Currently, the eight Air Force medical

treatment facilities that offer chiropractic servic-es to active duty members include facilities atLackland Air Force Base, Texas; Offutt AFB,Neb.; Travis AFB, Calif.; Scott AFB, Ill.,Keesler AFB, Miss.; Andrews AFB, Md.;Langley AFB, Va.; and the U.S. Air ForceAcademy, Colo.

“We wanted to get this benefit out to themost active-duty members that we could,” hesaid. “We are looking at places where there aremultiple bases or where there are the greatestnumber of active-duty members, and puttingchiropractors there first.”

The Air Force is hiring chiropractors towork in areas with the largest Air Force popula-tions first, Manaker said. By 2007, the majorityof Air Force active-duty members should haveaccess to a chiropractor either at their own baseor at a base nearby.

Eight bases add chiropracticservices to medical facilities

Photo by Tech. Sgt. James A. RushDr. Duane Lowe of the U.S. Air ForceAcademy's chiropractic clinic knows all theright notes to hit while playing your back-bone. The academy's chiropractic clinic isone of eight such clinics around the AirForce.

By G.W. PomeroyAir Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

WASHINGTON —The Defense Departmentwill, for the first time, for-mally emphasize suicide pre-vention Nov. 18 to 22,according to the DODSuicide Prevention and RiskReduction Committee, thepanel that addresses suicideprevention across all branch-es of the military.

This special week kicksoff a yearlong observance ofthe importance of suicideprevention. The motto is,“Everyone Counts.”

This motto reflects thefact the military is a familyand the loss of even onemember is too many, accord-ing to Lt. Col. Rick Campise,the Air Force’s SuicidePrevention Program manag-er.

As of Nov. 11, there hadbeen 26 Air Force active-duty suicides in calendar2002, for a rate of 8.6 per100,000, the traditionalmeasurement. This is the ser-vice’s third lowest rate in 20years.

To mark the annualevent, the Suicide Preventionand Risk ReductionCommittee is planning aSuicide Prevention Forum onNov. 19 at the U.S. Navy’sHenderson Hall in Arlington,Va. Representatives fromeach branch of the militarywill discuss their current sui-cide prevention initiatives.

“The next six monthswill be an exciting time forthe Air Force SuicidePrevention Program,”Campise said. “Many prod-ucts we’ve been developingwill be ready for activa-tion.”

These initiatives include: — The Air Force

Suicide Prevention Web site,which is geared toward great-ly improving access to sui-cide prevention informationand materials.

— An Air Force “Guidefor Managing SuicidalBehavior,” designed to helpclinicians assess and managehigh-risk behavior.

— The 2003 Comm-unity Suicide PreventionBriefing, a new multimediabriefing involving slides andvideo that will replace thecurrent suicide preventionbriefing.

— The 2003 Leader-ship Suicide PreventionBriefing, a new multimediabriefing involving slides andvideo. This is geared towardwings, groups and squadroncommanders.

— The Air Force Guidefor Commanders andGatekeepers in ManagingHigh-Risk Behavior is alsoscheduled for release.

The Air Force’s com-munity approach in suicideprevention and education hasreceived national recogni-tion, including praise in May2001 from then-U.S. SurgeonGeneral Dr. David Satcher,who declared the program amodel for the nation andincorporated it into theNational Suicide PreventionStrategy.

The Air Force uses anintegrated delivery systemthat involves chaplains andprofessionals from mentalhealth, family support, childand youth services, healthand wellness centers andfamily advocacy — allworking together and takingresponsibility for preven-tion.

DoD sets first SuicidePrevention Week

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By Senior Airman Shane Sharp21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Pete Complex artists will have achance to compete for top honors dur-ing the annual arts and crafts competi-tion Dec. 6 at the Community ActivitiesCenter.

The competition is open to allbase members with a valid identifica-tion card and it’s free and easy to enter.

“There is no entry fee for thecompetition,” said Deb Connor,Community Activity Center Director.“Any eligible base member can entertheir art work in any of the categoriesfree of charge.”

“Interested base members canpick up an entry form at theCommunity Activities Center and aremore than welcome to call us with anyquestions,” said Connor. “All entriesmust be at the Community ActivitiesCenter by close of business Dec. 2.”

The competition is also open tothe public.

“Art pieces will be on display atthe Community Activities Center sobase members can come take a look atlocal art talent,” said Connor.

Artists will compete in two divi-sions.

The adult division will includeparticipants ages 18 and older and theyouth division will include artists 17and younger.

Participants have several differentcategories of arts, crafts and photogra-phy into which they can enter theirwork.

Artists can compete in the fine artcategory which includes paintings,drawings and sculptures of clay, metal,or stone.

The textile art category includesneedle work, weaving and knitting, etc.

and artists of woodcarving and metalworking can enter into the industrial artcategory.

The last category ofmulticrafts/pattern art includes baskets,stained glass, ceramics, etc.

Photographers can enter into oneof four categories: monochrome prints,color, color transparencies or digitalphotos.

“There are some specific guide-lines photographers should pay atten-tion to about how photography is dis-played,” said Connor. “Guidelines areavailable at the Community Center andif photographers have any questionsthey can give us a call.”

Winners selected at the base com-petition will compete in the Air ForceSpace Command competition Dec. 13,also held at the Peterson CommunityActivities Center.

“This is the first time I know ofthat Peterson has hosted the commandcompetition,” said Connor. “With both

the base and command competitionhere, it’s a great opportunity for baseartists to show their work and get rec-ognized.”

“It also helps promote arts andcrafts programs here at the CommunityActivities Center,” she added. “A lot ofpeople aren’t aware that we have artclasses here with an instructor who hasan art degree.”

While all art work entered in thebase competition will be on display,only photographs will be on display forthe command competition.

“Photography entries will be ondisplay at the command competition,”said Connor. “All other entries will bejudged by video.”

“The winners of the commandcompetition will then go on to competeat the Air Force competition inJanuary,” she added.

For more information on the artsand crafts competition, call DebConnor at 556-1737.

A T Y O U R

S E R V I C EThis Week

Today n 5K Fun Run, 11:30 a.m. at theFitness Center. Entry is free, signup by race time. Call 556-4462 formore information.

Mondayn Mothers on the move exercisegroup. Call Family Advocacy fordetails.n Anger management, 2-4 p.m., atthe Education Center.

Tuesdayn Anger management, 2-4 p.m., atthe Education Center.n Overview of the Thrift SavingsPlan for the uniformed services, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Family SupportCenter. Call the Family SupportCenter for more information.n Family swim night at theAquatics Center, 6-8 p.m. Cost is$1 per person.

Wednesdayn Anger management, 2-4 p.m., atthe Education Center.

Thursdayn Play Group, 10:30 a.m. - noon,at the Chapel. n Anger management, 2-4 p.m., atthe Education Center.n Career Marketing, 8 a.m.-noon,at the Family Support Center.

Helpful Numbersn Family Advocacy 556-8943n Education Center 556-4064n Library 556-7462n Community Center 556-7671n Aquatics Center 556-4608n Fitness Center 556-4462n Officers’ Club 556-4181n Enlisted Club 556-4194n Youth Center 556-7220n Family Support 556-6141n Red Cross 556-9201n Aragon Menu Line 556-4782n Outdoor Recreation 556-4487n Golf Course 556-7810

SERVICES CALENDARSAt the

Officers’ Club

At the

Enlisted Club

November 28 -- Thanksgiving DayFamily Buffet, 11a.m. - 3 p.m.,make reservations.

November 20 -- Mongolian barbecuedinner, 6-8 p.m.

November 20 -- Chicken buffet,5-7 p.m.

November 30 --Breakfast with Santa,8-10 a.m. Reservationsby advance ticketpurchase only.

November 27 --Holiday food buf-fet, 5-7 p.m.

November 29 -- The Officers’ Clubwill be closed.

This WeekAt

OutdoorRecreation

November 28 --Low impactwilderness classstarts. Call to signup.

November 23 --Weekend skiingstarts.

November 16-17 --Rock climbing.

CAC hosts arts and crafts competition

Photos by Margie ArnoldA variety of art work will beon display during the artsand crafts competition Dec. 6at the Community ActivitiesCenter.

By Capt. Don Kerr21st Space Wing Public Affairs

It’s words like these that mean so much to every American serv-iceman or servicewoman who has ever been welcomed home froma deployment or given thanks by a local citizen. Whether a veteranfrom World War II or a new recruit, the feeling is the same whenyou’re given a simple “thanks for all you do.”

Given all the events of the past year, last weekend’s VeteransDay Parade was especially memorable.

On a beautiful Fall Saturday morning in downtown ColoradoSprings, veterans, service members, and the community alike, cameout by the thousands to show how important this one day inNovember is and to truly say, “we appreciate what you’ve done,what you do, and what you stand for.”

Amid a flurry of parade floats, American flag-waving, cheers,and even some tears, our community showed their support in theform of a grand Veterans Day parade filled with enough patriotismto inspire an Army.

Veterans of foreign wars were present… veterans fromVietnam, Korea, Desert Storm, and Afghanistan. Even World WarII veterans were present. Men and women who wear the uniformwho will someday be veterans themselves were present. Young peo-ple – our sons and daughters, who may one day wear a uniform andgrow to be a part of our nation of proud veterans, were also present.And they were all there. They came out in droves because it was abeautiful day for a parade, and a good opportunity to take the fami-ly out, but more importantly, they were also there to say thank you

and to celebrate our nation’sveterans.

“The absolute outpouringof affection – the kids wavingflags, the hands over hearts – itwas a little more than I couldtake,” said retired Command Sergeant Major Richard Wood. Wood,the 21st Space Wing’s honorary member for the parade, rode on thewing’s float Saturday alongside other veterans and members of dif-ferent services from around Colorado Springs. The float represent-ed different memorials of multiple wars in the history of the coun-try.

Wood recalled that when troops returned home from DesertStorm, he and a fellow veteran grabbed their flags and headed out toFt. Bliss, Texas, to join the welcoming party. He recalled how proudhe felt that day to be a veteran, but also how things have changedover the years. “During that welcoming, I remember thinking that Iwished we had been welcomed home (from Southeast Asia) thatway,” said Wood. “I came home from Vietnam through Travis AirForce Base and San Francisco. People weren’t spitting on us, butthey sure seemed to be upset with us in those days and not verythankful… there was nothing waiting for us at all.”

“What impressed me so much here today, were all the flags andthe children on the side of the street – I couldn’t hold back the emo-tion or the tears. I can’t tell you how honored I was to be asked todo this and how much I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.”

To this veteran and to countless others, simple thanks can go along way.

Thanksfrom a grateful

nation

Photos by Larry HulstMembers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 101 participate in Saturday’s Veterans Day parade.

Ed Beck, a World War IIveteran, takes part in theVeterans Day parade indowntown ColoradoSprings.

Patriotism. Honor. Support.Respect. Gratitude.

Brig. Gen. William Shelton, Air Force Space Command Director of Plans and Programs, left, Col. LarryJames, 50th Space Wing Commander, center, and Col. Diann Latham, 21st Space Wing Vice Commander,

show their appreciation during Saturday’sVeterans Day parade.

Air Force members from the Peterson Complex participate in the Veterans Day paradeSaturday in downtown Colorado Springs.

An Honor Guard from the U.S. Air ForceAcademy marches in the Veterans Day paradeSaturday.

Members of the U.S. Air Force AcademyMarching Band perform during the VeteransDay parade Saturday.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 200212 Feature

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen.John P. Jumper announced a new per-sonnel development concept last weekcalled Force Development.

“We call it Force Development and it appliesequally to all of us: officer, enlisted, and civilian,across all specialties in our Air Force,” said Jumper.

Force Development and the required changeswill be fully functional by the end of next year. Thetransformation will begin with the officer corps, butplanning is currently underway for the enlisted andcivilian programs.

According to Jumper, the goal for this new pro-gram is to make a more deliberate investment in allspecialties and grades than is being done today.

“Day after day, you demonstrate that yourexpertise is our greatest asset, and I truly believe yourcontinued training and development are our wisestinvestment,” Jumper said.

There are a lot of airmen currently frustrated bythe limited slots for professional military educationand advanced degree opportunities, and Jumperagreed.

“I know that many of you feel there are manyreasons to be dissatisfied with the current system: lim-ited PME in-residence slots, limited advanced degreeopportunities, or square-filling masters degree pro-grams that do little to make you better at your job orcloser to your goals,” said Jumper. “I’ve experiencedthese issues myself, so let’s fix it.”

The decision was made at CORONA Fall tochange the development system and its ideology.

Force development will primarily focus on train-ing, education and experience, especially how mem-bers are assigned to get that experience. “We intendto open the aperture on what is considered beneficialeducation and training experience,” said Jumper.

This will place special emphasis on each indi-vidual’s needs by keeping the focus on the Air Force

culture while also understanding that each career fieldhas unique training and educational needs.

The plan is to accomplish this through the part-nering of military education with advanced educationthat will prepare you with the practical knowledge andskills required to be effective in today’s expeditionaryair and space force, and better face the challenges oftomorrow.

The Air Force is currently creating PME mod-ules of instruction that are designed to combineknowledge with flexibility.

Officers being promoted to major willbe required to at least take the basicmodule. And some officers waitingfor the fall announcement of

Intermediate Service School attendees may get somesurprising news.

Many majors on the ISS list will start packingtheir bags for traditional courses. Others will be sur-prised to find out they are heading for a master’sdegree program through the Air Force Institute ofTechnology.

In the past, all airmen were “highly encouraged”to earn an advanced degree. It didn’t really matterwhat that degree was or if it was beneficial to you orthe Air Force, as long as you got a degree it helpedyou when promotion boards came around.

The new system is designed to providebenefits for both you and the Air Force.Thus the individual doesn’t unneces-sarily suffer through two years of hard

work at the office, long nights studying away fromyour family, all for a degree that will only help you geta promotion.

“Just like many of you, I too spent many hoursin night school to earn a master’s degree,” saidJumper. “Why? So I could get promoted and fill in asquare. We’re going to change that.”

The new system will offer qualified individualsin all career fields advanced degrees coupled withPME for what they need for their jobs.

Jumper was quick to mention that there won’t bea set solution for success. Each individual will beexamined based on credibility, depth of experience,breadth of exposure, and potential to serve the AirForce in higher positions of responsibility.

Also changing the way business is done will bethe Air Force Personnel Center. Over the next sixmonths, AFPC will start transitioning its assignmentofficers into assignment teams.

The goal is for each person’s career to be man-aged by a team of transition assignment officers thatwill think about development and experience, not justfilling a need.

(Compiled from staff reports)

Force development to help PME problems“Day after day you demonstrate that your expertise isour greatest asset, and I truly believe your continuedtraining and development are our wisest investment.”

Gen. John P. JumperChief of Staff of the Air Force

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 200214 Viewpoint

Name: Staff Sgt. Anthony L. WigginsUnit: 21st Space WingChapelDuty Title: Chaplain’ sAssistant Time in Service: 5 yearsHometown: Sawyerville,Ala.Off-duty Interests:Spending time with myfamily, going to church,exercising, hunting, fishing, and admiring antique vehicles. Why did you join the Air Force? I joined the Air Forcebecause I needed discipline, direction, and stability in mylife. The Air Force also presented me the opportunity tohave a successful career with retirement benefits, andchances to further my education on and off duty.Favorite part of your job: The favorite part of my job isthat I’m part of an organization that helps and servesothers. This allows me to feel a sense of accomplishmentwhen someone walks through the front doors of thechapel, emotionally or spiritually distressed, but leaves ina state of happiness. Also, I work with a great staff thatsupports my family values, career, and educational goals. What inspires you to do what you do? My grandfather,who was my spiritual role model, taught me values thatinspire me on a daily basis to strive to make a differencein someone’s life.What goals do you have: Complete my bachelor’sdegree and aquire a Master of Divinity from FullerTheological Seminary. My ultimate goal is to become achaplain in the Air Force.

Peak PerformerBy Ch. (Lt. Col.) RichardMunsell21st Space Wing Chaplain

In Sept. 1990, I wasstationed at RAFUpper Heyford,

England. I had taken leave innorthern Italy when I got aphone call from the base. Thecaller said, “Get back to base assoon as possible, by any meanspossible.” I returned to base ona Friday night and, by Sundaymorning at 2 a.m., I was on anairplane on my way to DesertShield. It happened that quick.

A year before that I hadbeen through an OperationalReadiness Inspection atCannon Air Force Base, N.M.,I think about how dependent Ireally was on the preparation Ihad received there. I was aCold War warrior; I joined at atime when I thought I wouldnever really see war. Then in aheartbeat, I was in it. I remem-ber that anxiety, and that shiftfrom this is not peacetime, thisis honest-to-goodness realwartime. In addition, whenyou start putting that togetherwith — you could die!

I remember the fear thefirst time a SCUD launched.Launches occurred at about

3:30 a.m. I slept with my uni-form and my boots on so that Iwouldn’t waste anytime get-ting to the bunker. In the mid-dle of the night, you wouldhear the alarms go off and,over the Giant Voice, “AlarmRed, MOPP 4. Don all protec-tive equipment. This is NOTan exercise.” Your heart ispounding through your chest,and you’re grabbing yourchemical gear, running foryour bunker.

I’m in the dark, in thebunker, pulling all my chemi-cal gear out to get up to MOPP4. I had done all this in anORI, so I knew how to put allthe gear on. Here I was puttingit on with something realinbound in our direction.

I can remember‘smelling’ fear. With the gasmask on, I could smell some-thing inside my gas mask that Ihad not smelled before. It wassomething my body was emit-ting that I could smell insidemy gas mask. I don’t knowwhat the biological explanationis. I’ve come to believe thatwhat I was smelling was fear.The closest thing I can use todescribe it is a urine smell thatwas in my mask. It was some-thing that my lungs or my body

was producing that was in mymask. It was the most intensethe first time. No, I hadn’t wetmy pants. It was the first nightof the air war and of the SCUDattacks that I smelled it. I wasnot afraid to the level of notbeing able to operate; my mindwas working well, my trainingwas kicking in -- no kidding. Apiece of going to war is fear.

Physically, I was pre-pared to meet the challenge.Mentally, I knew from mytraining how to respond.Spiritually, I knew that Godwas with me even in thisintense time of fear. I believeservice to our country requiresus to be ready in all three areas.We should never underestimatethe value of training.

You have to practice theway you would actually do it inwar. The difference -- war isreal. You are not going to dieduring an exercise; but duringa war, people do die. You areglad you practiced, becausethat is what you have to rely onwhen the real thing occurs.

You never know when thereal thing is coming. I was juston leave in northern Italy—when the reality of our profes-sion struck. It is essential toalways be ready!

Be ready -- reality happens

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, Nov. 15, 200216 Sports

By Maj. Chuck Mathe’North American AerospaceDefense Command

The 2002 TerryFox Run willagain take place

Nov. 30 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,at Fox Run Park in El PasoCounty. This year’s interna-tional theme is “Lead byExample.”

As with last year, allmoney raised through pledgeforms and merchandise saleswill go to the Terry FoxFoundation for CancerResearch.

Historically, the fun runhas taken place on militaryinstallations, however,because of the events of Sept.11, access to installations hasbeen limited.

The park offers a 2.1mile circuit only 15 minutesfrom Briargate off I-25 (exit156A). Those doing the 10-kilometer route will com-plete the circuit three timeswhile those opting for a 5Kwalk/bike/horse can com-plete two circuits.

In order to ensure itssuccess, volunteers are need-

ed to make it happen. Terry Fox Run informa-

tion posters and Registration-Pledge Forms will be avail-able at the Canadian ForcesSupport Unit or by e-mail.

To promote a greatturnout, the commiteeencourages people to invitetheir friends and neighborsto join us for the Run.

All participants mustcomplete a registration formin order to participate in theRun.

This is a legal stipula-tion by the El Paso CountyParks Department for liabili-ty and is non-negotiable.

Cancer is somethingthat has or could affect afamily, friends or anyone.There have been so manybreakthroughs in cancerresearch that we may be see-ing a light at the end of a verylong tunnel.

Visit the Terry Fox RunSite at www.terryfoxrun.organd see what’s there.

For more informationon Fox Run Park, includingdriving directions, log on tohttp://www.elpasoco.com/Parks/r_parks/frrp/Frrp.asp.

Terry Fox Run coming up

Photo by John Van Winkle

Stopping the driveFalcons Darnell Stephens (15), Jordan Wilkie (19) and Grant Mallory (37) wrap up Armywide receiver William White on a kickoff return. White is one of Army's potent weapons,accounting for 1,453 all-purpose yards this season, including 154 yards on seven returnsand 33 yards receiving, during Army's 30-49 loss to Air Force on Nov. 9.

Interested in Air Forceopportunities?

Contact Air Force Recruiting Service at www.airforce.com

or 800-423-USAF