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“2003 AFSPC Best Large Wing PA Office”
Thursday, July 15, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 48 No. 28
Photo by Airman Mandy Weightman
Photo by Budd Butcher Photo by Staff Sgt.Sue Mrowiec Photo by Staff Sgt.Sue Mrowiec
Inside This Issue: Blotter ... 11 At Your Service ... 14 Straight Talk Line 556-9154
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From the top
Thursday, July 15, 2004
New leadership takes command at Thule AB
By 1st Lt.Jennifer Tribble Construction Requirements for the Civil Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in June 1982. He
Thule Air Base Public Affairs Engineering Directorate at Headquarters Air has commanded at the squadron level three times
Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill. and has performed key staff duties at the major com-
THULE AIR BASE, GREENLAND – Col. Colonel Haven expressed his excitement to mand, combatant commander and Joint Staff levels.
Thomas Walker relinquished command of the 821st take the reins as the group’s newest commander. Colonel Haven most recently served at HQ
Air Base Group to Col. John Haven II in a ceremo- “I consider it a true honor to lead the men and AFSPC, as the commander of the Space
ny here July 8. Brig. Gen. Richard Webber, 21st women of the 821st Air Base Group into the future,” Communications Support Squadron.
Space Wing commander, presided over the ceremo- he said. “I am confident that Team Thule will con- Major Boswell graduated from the University
ny. tinue to maintain a tradition of excellence.” of Missouri at Rolla, Mo., and was commissioned
In a subsequent ceremony, Lt. Col. Neil Wentz The 821st Air Base Group operates and main- into the Air Force in June 1993. He was first
relinquished command of the 821st Support tains Thule Air Base in support of missile warning assigned to Kirtland AFB, N.M., as a space power
Squadron to Maj. Randy Boswell. and space surveillance operations missions, as well engineer for Philips Laboratory. He then held other
Colonel Walker will now serve as the acting as satellite telemetry, tracking and control missions. positions within the civil engineer career field to
director of staff for the 21st Space Wing, Peterson Colonel Haven enlisted in the Air Force in include chief of site development, chief of technical
Air Force Base, Colo., before serving as the chief of 1968, performing cryptographic maintenance duties engineering, chief of maintenance engineering and
the Analysis Division at Headquarters Air Force in Colorado, Thailand, the Pentagon, Germany and military construction program manager. He served
Space Command, Peterson AFB, Colo. Colonel New Hampshire. His career as an officer began most recently as the executive officer to the director
Wentz has been reassigned as the Chief of upon completion of Officer Training School at of mission support at HQ AFSPC.
Action Lines
Submitting Action Lines for dishes to be installed within the fenced
area and below the fence line. The satellite
The Action Line is your direct link to the
dishes must be positioned for line-of-sight to
21st Space Wing Commander. We suggest you
the southern sky to receive signals. Many
first try to resolve problems at the lowest
housing units do not have the required line-
level possible – with the person or activity,
of-sight access from their fenced yards.
and then follow the chain of command.
Installation of dishes in these units would
Though it’s not required, we ask that
have required mounting the dish on the
you leave your name and phone number so
house, fence or outside the fenced area,
we can get back to you for clarifications, or if
resulting in significant damage to the quar-
your response isn’t printed. If you can’t get
ters and surrounding areas with a negative
satisfactory results, call 556-7777, or fax
impact on the appearance of the housing
your question to 556-7848.
areas.
Satellite suggestion
The available high-speed internet and
Question:Why aren’t satellite dishes digital cable options provide equal access to
allowed in Base Housing any longer? My all residents and eliminate the “have” and
husband and I love football.We knew that “have-not” satellite dish situation within the
our move to the western part of the coun- housing area. I am glad to say we have two
try meant we would have to subscribe to a cable companies available to residents, both
certain network to be able to watch our providing digital cable and high-speed inter-
home team games when football season net. Residents can call Adelphia at 648-0051
comes around.We didn’t think to ask this or Peterson Broadband at 597-0873.
question before moving in,because we saw However, residents who installed the dish
dishes on numerous houses in Base systems prior to upgraded cable availability
Housing. are allowed to utilize the dishes until they
Answer: I appreciate your concern and vacate housing. At that time, the system must
Photo By Tech Sgt.Daniel Rea
the opportunity to explain how the cable be removed. Incoming residents are not
Royalty visits Thule
company works on base. Prior to the avail- allowed to accept satellite dishes from out-
ability of high-speed internet and digital going families. In order to avoid future mis- Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II is escorted by Commander
cable to Military Family Housing residents, understandings, Housing Flight personnel Tommy Toft,Thule’s Danish liaison officer, through an 821st
we permitted residents to install satellite will emphasize this restriction to members Air Base Group Honor Cordon after arriving at Thule Air Base
dishes at their own expense. For aesthetic being offered quarters. If you have further June 30. The Royal Family of Denmark visited Thule as part of
a two-week tour throughout Greenland. The Royal Party last
reasons, our standards for interim installation questions, please call Daniel Uresti at 556-
visited Thule in 1997.
of satellite dishes included the requirement 7761 or Carl Patty at 556-7947.
A Moment
in Time
(cid:132) July 15, 1961 – The first
Published by Gowdy Printcraft, 22 N. Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, 80903, a private firm in no way con- 21st Space Wing Minuteman I missile wing was activat-
nected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise
Commander ed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.
Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services.
Brig.Gen.Richard E.Webber
Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, (cid:132) July 16,1971 – Jeanne M. Holm,
Chief of Public Affairs
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- Capt.Amy Sufak director of Women in the Air Force,
ment by DOD, the Department of the Air Force, or Gowdy Printcraft, of the products or services advertised. Everything Editorial Staff became the first woman promoted to
advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, reli-
Editor
gion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of brigadier general.
Staff Sgt.Susan Mrowiec
the purchaser, user or patron.
Assistant Editor (cid:132) July 17,1989 – First flight of the
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring
Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indi- Senior Airman B-2.
cated. Shawn Clements
(cid:132) July 19, 1957 – The U.S. Air
The Space Observer is published every Thursday. For advertising inquiries, call Gowdy Printcraft, (719) 634- Staff Writers
1593. Employees of Peterson Air Force Base who want to place a free classified advertisement should call 556-5241. Airman Mandy Weightman Force fires the first air-to-air nuclear
Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer, 775 Loring
and
Ave., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for submission defense rocket, the Douglas MB-1
Jenna McMullin
is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited
Genie, from an F-89J over Yucca Flat,
to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at (719) Layout and Design
556-4351 or DSN 834-4351. Kara Magana Nev.
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News
Thursday, July 15, 2004
www.peterson.af.mil
Base welcomes
new leadership
Photo by Budd Butcher
21st SVS changes hands
Presiding Official Col.Cynthia Snyder,21st Mission Support Group commander,pres-
ents the guidon to Maj. Jessica A. MacDonald, the new 21st Services Squadron com-
mander as Master Sgt.Craig Dockum,21st SVS first sergeant,looks on during a change
of command ceremony July 7.
Photo by Dennis Plummer
SMDC, ARSTRAT welcome new
deputy commander to unit
Army Col. Jeffrey C. Horne accepts his new position as deputy
commander for operations of U.S. Army Space and Missile
Defense Command and U.S.Army Forces Strategic Command in a
ceremony June 30. Army Brig. Gen. Robert P. Lennox held the
position previously.
Photo by Joe Fischer
New commander joins AFOTEC team
Col.Dennis Miller,the new Detachment 4,Air Force Operational Testing and Evaluations
Center commander, accepts the guidon from Maj. Gen. Felix Dupre, the former Det. 4,
AFOTEC commander,during a recent change of command ceremony.
Photo by Robb Bussard
21st CES greets new leadership
Col. Cynthia Snyder, 21st Mission Support Group commander,
passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Terry Watkins, the new 21st Civil
Photo by Budd Butcher
Engineer Squadron commander, during a change of command 21st SCS salutes new commander
ceremony July 9. Colonel Watkins will lead 475 specialists and
technicians to provide all base utilities, municipal services, fire Lt. Col.Thomas Haines, the new 21st Space Communications Squadron commander,
suppression, crash rescue, disaster preparedness and environ- salutes Col. Gary Pond, the 21st Maintenance Support Group commander, during a
mental support for the base. recent change of command ceremony.
4 SPACEOBSERVER News Briefs
Thursday, July 15, 2004
21st CES ANNOUNCES mander at 556-4682. sion’s field representatives at the time of the
survey. Interview requests must be made in
HOUSING POWER OUTAGE TEAM PETE, SCHRIEVER Chapel
writing and sent to the JC at least five work-
Select Military Family Housing units WELCOME NEW SNCOS
ing days before the survey begins.
will experience power outages on Thursday
There will be a senior NCO Requests should be sent to the Division of
and Friday. Impacted residents will receive Orientation and Induction ceremony for all Accreditation Operations Office of Quality Schedule
direct written notification. For more infor-
master sergeant selects July 28-30. All Monitoring Joint Commission on
mation, call Roger Williams at 491-4183.
selects from Team Pete and Schriever Air Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations,
FINANCE OFFICE Force Base are invited to attend the events, One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook
ANNOUNCES CLOSURE which include an icebreaker, orientation Terrace, IL., 60181, faxed to 630-792-5636
seminar and formal induction ceremony. or e-mailed to complaint @jcaho.org.
The Finance Office will close at noon
The icebreaker will be held at the Enlisted
July 29 due to a squadron function. RECRUITERS NEED
Club beginning at 6 p.m. July 27. The ori-
HAWC CREATES COOKBOOK entation seminar will be at the NCO ENLISTED VOLUNTEERS
The Health and Wellness Center is Academy July 28-30. The induction cere- The Grand Junction recruiting office
creating the “Team Pete … Let’s Eat mony will be at the Officers’Club July 30. needs six minority enlisted Air Force mem- Protestant Worship
Cookbook.” To submit recipes, visit Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner bers to volunteer their outlooks at a con-
Services:
www.typen save.com. Login, type full at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Chief vention Aug. 4. They will be speaking to
Liturgical Service,
name under Contributor Name, type Master Sgt. Michael Morey, 20th Air Force recruits about military life as a minority.
6:30 p.m. Sat.
Peterson HAWC under Group Name and command chief. Team Pete members can This will be a one-day temporary duty
Traditional Worship Service,
use b0ac3 as the password. For more infor- make reservations by calling Master Sgt. assignment, paid for by the 367th
8 a.m. Sun.
mation, call 556-6544. Bea Macliz at 556-6794 or Master Sgt. Recruiting Service Squadron. For more
Sunday School
Steve Kjonaas at 556-6574. Schriever information or to volunteer, call Tech. Sgt.
21st MSS/CSS 9:35 a.m. Sun.
members should call Senior Master Sgt. Corey Hulse at 970-640-9023 or e-mail him
Contemporary/
REQUIRES TDY CHECK IN Randy LaCombe at 567-2540 or Master at [email protected].
Inspirational Service,
The 21st Mission Support Squadron Sgt. Kenny Dean at 567-6371.
21st MDG SEEKS 11 a.m. Sun.
Commander’s Support Staff is the servicing
21st MDG
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
orderly room for the 21st MSS, 21st
Mission Support Group, 21st Space Wing, UNDERGOES EVALUATION The 21st Medical Group needs Catholic
North American Aerospace Defense, U.S. The Joint Commission on patients to use the Opinionmeter device to Weekday Mass, 11:35 a.m.
Northern Command, 614th Space Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations record their views regarding medical care, (except Monday)
Communications Squadron, Detachment 7 will conduct an accreditation survey of the interactions with medical staff and specific Saturdays, 5 p.m.
Civil Air Patrol and the Defense Courier 21st Medical Group Aug. 17-18 to evaluate issues regarding the 21st MDG. The Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
Service. They are responsible for updating the organization’s compliance with nation- Opinionmeters are located next to the main Reconciliation Saturdays,
all duty status changes for respective organ- ally established JC standards. The survey doors across from the pharmacy and in the 4 p.m.
izations. It is imperative that any member results will be used to determine the condi- laboratory waiting area. The medical group
departing for temporary duty checks in tions under which accreditation should be will use survey responses to improve target **For more information -
with the unit orderly room prior to depar- awarded the organization. Anyone with per- areas and recognize outstanding service. Call the chapel at
ture. For more information, call 1st Lt. tinent information may request a public For more information, call Capt. David 556-4442 for
Cameron Jackson, 21st MSS section com- information interview with the commis- Schatz at 556-1109. available chapel programs.
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News
www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, July 15, 2004
FTAC graduates 22 new Airmen
Congratulations to the following Preston L. Walden, 21st Civil
Airmen on graduation from the First- Engineer Squadron
Term Airmen Center June 23.
Airmen 1st Class:
Airmen Basic: Austin J. Armstrong, 21st SFS
Tela N. Fisher, 721st Security Robert J. Blanford, 721st SFS
Forces Squadron David C. Cote, 21st SFS
Matthew K. Hui, Electronic Roland H. Dumont, 21st
Systems Center Aeromedical Dental Squadron
Nader A. Matinnia, Detachment 5 Melody D.M. Garland, 21st
Alex J. Partee, 21st SFS Comptroller Squadron
Timothy M. Hartinger, 810th
Airmen:
Medical Operations Squadon
Mark A. Baumgardner Jr., 21st
Jacob T. Kaszubski, 21st SFS
Medical Operations Squadron
Ted D. Luker, 21st SCS
Miralem Bekric, 21st Logistics
Ryan M. Lynch, 21st SCS
Readiness Squadron
Michael J. Messina, 721st SFS
Lamar L. Gaines, 21st Space
Jairo A. Ramirez, 21st LRS
Communications Squadron
Jannaco O. Searcy, 721st SFS
Shannon Gylnquist, 21st SFS
Christopher Wood, 721st SFS
CE offers tips to stay cool – efficiently
(cid:132) Place window units on the north side of the house when possi-
ble. Clear vents of obstructions, shut doors to unused rooms and close
floor or wall registers used for heating.
(cid:132) Minimize use of heat-producing appliances like lamps and tel-
evisions during the evening to reduce the heat buildup in the room
Courtesy photo
during the evening. Cooking several things at the same time in the Jet car races into the blue
oven will minimize on time of oven.
The Air Force Reserve Above and Beyond Jet Car paces itself at 300
(cid:132) If you have air conditioning, raise temperature up a few notch- mph as the first jet-powered ground act in the air show industry. A
es while your space is unoccupied. Each one degree increase can cut hybrid of a Westinghouse J34-48 jet engine and high-performance
racecar,the Jet Car performed at the In their Honor Airshow July 10-11
energy usage by 3 percent.
at the former Colorado Springs airport. Air Force Reserve Command
(cid:132) Keep the sun and heat out by closing blinds, shades and cur-
sponsors the car with a goal of increasing community awareness of the
tains on south-facing windows during the daytime. reserve program and recruiting into the program.
6 SPACEOBSERVER
History
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Space,missiles highlight leader’s career
Lt. Gen. Thomas W. Morgan was redesignated the Apollo/Skylab Programs Missile Systems Organization at Los Angeles
assigned to the Space Systems Division at Office in May 1970. AFB, Calif.
Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., from July In this position, he was responsible for The following year, he became the ninth
1963 to September 1967, where he was direc- the Space Center’s plans to meet Apollo and commander of the Air Force Special Weapons
tor of engineering for the Titan III Program Skylab program requirements and was the Center, at Kirtland AFB, N.M. He served in
and director of operations for the Manned primary point of interface for these program this position until becoming the commander
Orbiting Laboratory Program. functions with other NASA Manned Space of the Space and Missile Systems Command
General Morgan became the manager Flight Centers and the Office of Manned at Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., in
of the Apollo Applications Program Office at Space Flight at NASA Headquarters. August 1975.
the NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, In July 1971, General Morgan assumed (Information courtesy of Air Force
Fla., in September 1967. The office was duties as vice commander of the Space and Link) Lt.Gen.Morgan
1972: PAVE PAWS achieves initial operational capability
PAVE PAWS is an Air Force Space National Military Command ing of multiple targets while back 20 degrees to allow for an eleva-
Command radar system operated by Center and the U.S. Strategic maintaining the surveillance tions deflection from three to 85 degrees
three 21st Space Wing squadrons for Command. responsibility. The large fixed above horizontal.
missile warning and space surveillance. The unique aspect of this antenna array through its bet- The radar system is capable of
PAVE PAWS radars are located at Cape radar is the phased array anten- ter beam focusing improves detecting and monitoring a great num-
Cod Air Force Station, Mass., Beale Air na technology. This system differs from system sensitivity and tracking accuracy. ber of targets that would be consistent
Force Base, Calif., and Clear AFS, a mechanical radar, which must be phys- A phased array antenna, as any with a massive SLBM attach. The sys-
Alaska. ically aimed at an object in space to other directional antenna, will receive tem must rapidly discriminate between
PAVE is an Air Force program track and observe it. The phased array signals from space only in the direction vehicle types, calculating their launch
name, while PAWS stands for Phased antenna is a fixed position and is part of in which the beam is aimed. The maxi- and impact points in addition to the
Array Warning System. The radar is pri- the exterior building wall. Phased array mum practical deflection on either side scheduling, data processing and com-
marily used to detect and track sea- antenna aiming, or beam steering, is of antenna center of the phased array munications requirements. The opera-
launched and ICBMs. done rapidly by electronically control- beam is 60 degrees. This limits the cov- tion is entirely automatic, requiring peo-
The system also has a secondary ling the timing, or phase, of the incom- erage from a single antenna face to 120 ple only for monitoring, maintenance
mission of Earth-orbiting satellite detec- ing and outgoing signals. degrees. To provide surveillance across and as a final check of the validity of
tion and tracking. Information received Controlling the phase through the the horizon, the building housing the warnings. Three different computers
from the PAVE PAWS radar systems many segments of the antenna system entire system and supporting the anten- communicate with each other from the
pertaining to SLBM or ICBM and satel- allows the beam to be quickly projected na arrays is constructed in the shape of a heart of the system, which relays the
lite detection is forwarded to the U.S. in different directions. This greatly triangle. The two building faces support- information to Cheyenne Mountain
Strategic Command’s Missile Warning reduces the time necessary to change the ing the arrays, each covering 120 AFS.
and Space Control Centers at Cheyenne beam direction from one point to anoth- degrees, will monitor 240 degrees of (Information courtesy of Air Force
Mountain AFS. Data is also sent to the er, allowing almost simultaneous track- azimuth. The array faces are also tilted Link)
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News
Thursday, July 15, 2004
www.peterson.af.mil
NCO Academy graduates 135 students
Team Pete congratulates AFB, Wyo. Brian Blue Eric Budwig Barrington Jennings
the 135 technical sergeants who James D. Richardson, Michael Craig Laura Cuntapay Catherine Lawrence
graduated the NCO Academy McConnell AFB, Kan. James Donaldson Jerry Haley Marlon Tomas
Michael Federer Joey Jimenez Peterson AFB, Colo.
Sarah A.Sparks, Peterson
Class 04-5.
AFB, Colo., and David Goldbach Brian McCoy Lois Anderson
The following graduates Scott Hall Shawna Mills George Bauerlein
William P.Vaughn, Buckley
earned honors: James Knight Michael Nikolaus Jessie Cantu
AFB, Colo.
John L.Levitow Award Michael Ridge Carlos Nurse Nona Daugherty
Other graduates are: Paul Teter Norman Parvin Carol Davis
William J. Smith,
Air Force ROTC Detachment Lisa Thomas Gary Rake Philip Denny
McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.
90, Colorado State University Hill AFB, Utah Amelia Ward Donald Finley
Distinguished Graduate and Bruce Thomas Steven Audlee McChord AFB, Wash. Aristotle Liceralde
Academic Achievement Award Bolling AFB, Md. Arnold Bynum Robert Anthony Eric Mattison
Shawn D.Unruh, Hill AFB, Charles Rivers Shawn Carrigan Wendell Blakely Micheal Mire
Utah Buckley AFB, Colo. Bryan Claxton Gerald Emery Michael Rinnels
Distinguished Graduates Richard Clarke Michael Coates Emily Green Brian Shappee
Randy Dean Lee Hoffman Roy Shaw
Robert J. Anthony, Air Chad Flann
Carl Dyer James Howard Matthew Steele
Force Technical Applications Leonard Williams
Cassandra Dyer Willie Jacobs Melissa Sutherland
Center, Seattle, Wash. Yvonne Wingard
Susan Faus Travis Maielua Melaine Wilson
David Zubiate
Eldon S. Bailey, Hill AFB, Aaron Grant Thomas Narak Schriever AFB, Colo.
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force
Utah Velisa Harris Douglas Pecor Marvin Banks
Station
Robert W.Broliar, Fairchild Tadashi Hewston Paul Saulsbury Adam Dunny
AFB, Wash. Cheryl Voeste Joseph Mcgowan James Schatza Gregory Floyd
Fairchild AFB, Wash. Donald Muehr Darrell Stoops Bryan Gorham
Patrick A Cazalet, Hill Christopher Dieatrick Robert Rafferty Dale Tyler Eric Mancuso
AFB, Utah Eric Dodgson Steven Salge Dwayne Williams Sean Santiago
Steven Filby Brenton Schrock Amanda Yezerski Travis AFB, Calif.
David M.Emrick, Hill AFB,
Michael Gorman Timothy Sweeney Mark Young Richard Capa
Utah
Thomas Kahabka Steven Volpe McConnell AFB, Kan. Carl Whitfield
Jason M. Horst, Hill AFB, Prayon Kruetz Juston Workman Stephen Acker U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo.
Utah Sally Mcdonough Malmstrom AFB, Mt. Chris Alexander Tracy Atkinson
Manuel A. Mateo, Matthew Melvin Christopher Alden Freedom Bruce Delia Cisneros
Malmstrom AFB, Mont. Roberto Rodriguez Glen Ali Anthony Digregorio Tomas Garcia
Benjamin E. Plankenhorn, Robert Slayton Scott Beaver Ted Duffield John Leister
Peterson AFB, Colo. F. E. Warren AFB, Wyo. Chad Blachowski Brenda Hansen Andre Sanders
Carl A.Rhea, F.E.Warren Celestino Barriento Gary Brown David Hatfield Lonnie Tibbals
8 SPACEOBSERVER News
Thursday, July 15, 2004
NCOs teach at
Personnel Corner
ROTC detachments 21st MSS announces closure: natural termination point. Block cut
The 21st MSS will be closed July 23 for permitted with tapered appearance.
a unit function. Hair must not be worn in an extreme or
By Master Sgt.Ralph Bitter If the program is successful, it MSS cancels merger ceremony: fad style or in such a way that exceeds
Air University Public Affairs will be extended to all 144 Air Force The Personnel/Manpower Merger length or bulk standards or violates safe-
ROTC detachments. Ceremony has been temporarily can- ty requirements. Will not touch the ears
MAXWELL AIR FORCE Chief Master Sgt. Anthony celled until this fall. More information and only closely cut or shaved hair on
BASE, Ala. – Air Force ROTC cadets Twitty, the schools’ superintendent, will be released as it becomes available. the back of the neck may touch the col-
at 10 universities will soon see stripes worked on the team that helped devel- MPF issues CACs lar. Hair will not exceed 1 1/4 inches in
in their classrooms. op the framework for the program. Military personnel may be pho- bulk, regardless of length and not
In a new program, NCOs will “The enlisted instructors will tographed in uniform or civilian clothes. exceed 1/4 inch at the natural termina-
begin serving as instructors at Air give cadets the opportunity to learn However, active duty and members of tion point. Will not contain or have any
Force ROTC detachments, positions about the relationship between offi- the Selected Reserve and participating visible foreign items attached to it. For
normally held by commissioned offi- cers and enlisted [Airmen] early in Individual Ready Reservists must com- more information, reference: Air Force
cers. their careers,” Chief Twitty said. “It ply with service grooming standards. In Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal
The three-year program will will help give young officers the tools addition, member must also be within Appearance of Air Force Personnel.
incorporate enlisted perspectives into they need to lead effectively.” service dress standards when in uni- Spouse computer
the curriculum and highlight the rela- Before taking up their new form. based training available:
tionship that exists between officers duties as instructors, they attended the Members responsible Through funds provided by the Air
and enlisted Airmen, said Lt. Col. Air Force ROTC Assistant Professor for personal records: Force Aid Society and Combined
Sharon Pruitt of the Air Force Officer of Aerospace Studies course June 14 The most important document in Federal Campaign, the Peterson Family
Accession and Training Schools sup- to July 2. They spent 10 days learning your personnel records is your Record of Support Center is offering an opportuni-
port directorate. how to teach. Emergency Data and Servicemembers ty for military spouses to take online
These NCOs will mentor the Air Being the first enlisted instruc- Group Life Insurance Beneficiary form. tutorial training, selecting from 224
Force’s future officers. tors is a challenge that all of them said Make sure the form is updated whenev- computer courses, free of cost from July
“Many of our junior officers they are eager to take on. er there’s a change to your personal data, to June. A certificate will be issued for
enter active duty in critical leadership “This is an excellent opportuni- like marriage, divorce, move, death of a each course completed. To register, call
positions,” said Col. Steven Wayne, ty to influence cadets as they begin family member, addition of a child or a the FSC at 556-6141.
Air Force ROTC commander. “We their Air Force careers,” said Master change in beneficiaries for your SGLI. MPF offers SGLI guidance:
must establish a thorough understand- Sgt. Alberttina Keene, a career-devel- MPF offers appearance tips: The Service Member’s Group Life
ing of the crucial relationship that opment course writer from Lackland Hairstyle for males must have a Insurance pays on all causes of death. It
exists between the officer and enlisted Air Force Base, Texas. tapered appearance on both sides and is normally paid to the beneficiary with-
corps at the very beginning of an offi- The program has openings for back with or without headgear. A in three days of application. Members
cer’s professional development – not technical and master sergeants. For tapered appearance is one that when are covered for the amount of insurance
wait until [(he or she is)] on active more information, call 1-800-522- viewed from any angle outlines the indi- that is being deducted from the pay.
duty. We owe it to our enlisted folks to 0033 ext. 2354. (Courtesy of Air vidual’s hair so that it conforms to the Check leave and earnings statements for
ensure our officers are leadership- Education and Training Command shape of the head, curving inward to the amount of deduction.
ready as well as mission-ready.” News Service)
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Feature
www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, July 15, 2004
Readiness flight trains Airmen on chemical warfare
By Airman Mandy Weightman
21st Space Wing Public Affairs
“Gas, gas, gas!”
The Airmen reach into their bags,
pull out their masks and put them on as
quickly as possible – making sure they’re
sealed properly. Next comes the suit,
gloves and boots, all while the instruc-
tors observe the Airmen to make sure
they are performing their procedures
correctly. The purpose of this is to teach
these Airmen how to save their lives in
Senior Airman Esteban Fuentes-Rodriguez, a
the case of a real chemical attack. Chemical Warfare instructor helps a student get
“We give them the level of knowl- a tight seal on his gas mask during a simulated
edge on nuclear, biological, chemical Mission-Oriented Protective Posture Level 3.
and conventional war-time protective
actions needed for real-world situa- which focuses on that unit’s specific wartime
tions,” said John Fox, 21st Civil Engineer mission and the role that chemical warfare
Squadron, readiness flight deputy commander. plays.
“This includes counter-chemical warfare con- Chemical warfare training is just as
ceptive operations.” important, if not more important than any
The mission of the readiness flight is to other training, Mr. Fox said.
ensure survivability of all deployed Airmen, or To drive that point home, the readiness
those who are subject to deployment, against flight is using tear gas at exercises here. They
all threats to include terrorist attacks with hope to get a certified facility in the near
potential weapons of mass destruction. future to use gas on the students. This would
“The class was great. I think when most help Airmen in the class build more confi-
people enter the class, they are dreading wear- dence in their masks and gear.
ing their NBC gear and they feel like the Many people share the sentiment, “I
whole day will be a waste. But when you don’t know why I’m carrying a gas mask, I
leave the class, you know why you need the don’t ever use it.” But attacks happen and gas
information,” said Senior Airman Ron J. masks are needed often in deployments.
Jaworski, 21st Space Communications “The hands-on training exercises and Photos by Staff Sgt.Sue Mrowiec
Squadron, also a student in a recent class. examples in the class help you understand why Airman 1st Class Donterio Acree, 721st Communications
Training for chemical warfare doesn’t the information is important and how to apply Squadron, responds as his training buddy, Capt. Gina Prevett,
end when the class is over. Each unit is it,” Airman Jaworski said. “It really helps put Electronic Systems Center,simulates being overcome by nerve
gas. Airman Acree pretends to administer Atropine using an
responsible for task qualification training, everything in perspective.”
Auto-Injector.
SPACEOBSERVER 11
News
www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, July 15, 2004
WELCOME TO THE
AIR FORCE
The following real-life events with real individuals from
around Peterson are to inform you of crimes, accidents and
events occurring on base. These entries are from hundreds
recorded in the Peterson Police Blotter:
**Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer staff may
make light of blotter entries, the intent is to call attention to
our security and law enforcement concerns. However, rest
assured, our professional security forces treat each incident
seriously.
TIPSY TRAVELLER – July 2
Security forces responded to an alcohol-related
incident at the Shoppette.An anonymous source report-
ed witnessing an individual drinking alcohol while in his
car in the parking lot.
Patrollers intercepted the reckless roadster, and
contacted the Colorado Springs Police Department.
CSPD performed a vehicle search, finding an open con-
tainer of alcohol. CSPD issued a summons for driving
with an open container and took the man into custody.
And that’s just the beginning.Once you enlist, you’ll also
PATROL PROBLEMS – July 2
receive a good starting salary with regular pay raises,
Security forces responded to fellow enforcers stuck
tax-free housing and food allowances. Not to mention
on the base perimeter.
opportunities for higher education and full retirement
The vexing vehicle decided it was quitting time as
benefits after 20 years of service. Visit our Web site at
the patrollers performed a perimeter check.A tow truck
AIRFORCE.COM or call 1-800-423-USAF.
was called to assist.
CROSS INTO THE BLUE LICENSE LAMENT – July 2
Security forces responded to the West Gate, where
entry controllers detained a motorist.
The ditzy driver was unable to produce a driver’s
license. CSPD responded and issued a summons for
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T driving without a license.
DRIVEWAY DILEMMA – July 3
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Security forces responded to a report of vehicle
damage in Base Housing. A resident reported he dis-
A covered the window of his green 1998 Chevrolet Astro
Van had been damaged while parked in his driveway
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overnight.
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i HOLIDAY HOOPLA – July 4
m Security forces responded to Patriot Hall, where a
resident reported an unauthorized fireworks display tak-
. ing place in front of the building. When responders
f arrived, the delinquent duo ceased the show and tried to
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escape. The patriotic pair lost their celebrated inde-
. pendence when they were taken into custody.
l Further investigation revealed a stash of fireworks
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inside the suspects’dorm rooms.The firecrackers were
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h confiscated by investigators for safe keeping.
9-1-1 HANG UP – July 5
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Security forces and firefighters responded to an
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emergency call from Base Housing.Responders deter-
e The complete mined the call was made accidentally.
TENT TROUBLE – July 6
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Security forces responded to a report of stolen
Airman’s Manual is
property at the Base Armory parking lot. The caller
m
reported three sections of a tent had gone missing while
now available drying in the parking lot prior to storage. Only the can-
m
vas sections were missing, not the framing. Could
Colorado’s windy weather be to blame?
online! Browse sec-
o TIME TO PAY – July 6
Security forces responded to a shoplifting report at
c
tions for review or the Base Exchange, where store detectives nabbed a
/ youngster trying to swipe a watch.CSPD responded to
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the scene and issued a summons for shoplifting.
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test your knowledge
s ALARMING TRENDS CONTINUE:
In addition to these entries, there continue to be too
p
of today’s Air Force many false alarm activations on base. Among those
t noted this week were three activations due to human
t error.
h with online quizzes. ** If you have any information on a crime or any of
these blotter entries, report it to security forces at
556-4000.