Thursday, August 5, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 48 No. 31

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21st Space WingCommander

Brig. Gen. Richard E. WebberChief of Public Affairs

Capt. Amy SufakEditorial Staff

EditorStaff Sgt. Susan Mrowiec

Assistant EditorSenior Airman

Shawn ClementsStaff Writer

Airman Mandy WeightmanLayout and Design

Kara Magana

A Momentin Time

! Aug. 5, 1950 – Major Louis J.Sebille is killed in action flying aseverely damaged F-51 Mustangagainst an enemy force concentrationin Korea. Maj. Sebille is the firstmember of the recently-created AirForce to be awarded the Medal ofHonor! Aug. 6, 1945 – B-29 “EnolaGay” dropped an atomic bomb onHiroshima, Japan.! Aug. 7, 1990 – Operation DesertShield begins in response to Iraq'sinvasion of Kuwait. The operation’s immediate objective isto protect Saudi Arabia from Iraqiaggression and build up allied militarystrength.

From the top

By Merrie Schilter LoweNorth American Aerospace Defense and U.S. Northern Command

More than 1,500 Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen, Marines, CoastGuardsmen, Canadian military mem-bers, civic leaders, civilian and contract personnel and family mem-bers braved 90-degree temperatures,body scanners, and a two-hour wait tosee and hear Vice President DickCheney speak during his visit to thebase Aug. 2.

Members across Peterson AirForce Base began preparations for thevisit less than a week ago.

Brigadier General Richard E.Webber, the 21st Space Wing com-mander, pointed out how year-roundpractice and teamwork can bringabout success, regardless of the mis-sion. “It’s good, solid promises andthe agility to adapt and overcome thatbrings mission success,” the com-mander said. “Our team has taken theright steps to ensure this visit showcases that agility, adaptability and the teamworkwe practice every day in our mission while supportingthis unique combination of team missions that make up Team Pete.”

That presence was front and center at Hangar 140as Vice President Cheney addressed the crowds.

“I am honored to bring personal regards to eachand everyone of you from our Commander and ChiefPresident George W. Bush,” said Vice PresidentCheney, to which he received thunderous applause. “Inless than two years time, you turned a brand new com-mand into a disciplined, professional, effective component of the greatest military force in the world,”he told the group.

During his visit, the vice president acknowledgedthe national security contributions of U.S. NorthernCommand and North American Aerospace Defense.

“In NORTHCOM, we have a fully unified com-mand, fully dedicated to defending against threats tothe United States,” said Cheney. He cited the more than3,600 sorties NORAD has flown as part of OperationNoble Eagle “to deter and disrupt attacks againstAmerica from the skies.”

The vice president also addressed the command’shomeland security efforts, including providing securityfor events such as the recent G-8 Summit meetings nearSavannah, Ga., the Democratic National Convention inBoston, and efforts to fight drug trafficking.

“In all of these actions, you havedemonstrated the high quality of yourtraining and the depth of your dedica-tion,” Cheney told the audience. “Bycarrying out your duties, you make itpossible for so many Americans tolead their daily lives with confidenceand security, and your fellow citizensare deeply grateful for your service.”

The vice president concluded hisspeech by stating some of the reasonsterrorists will fail in attempts todestroy this country.

Chief among those reasons, hesaid, is the resolve of the Americanpeople and its allies, and because “men and women like you stand intheir way.”

After acknowledging state andlocal civic leaders and communityleaders in the audience, Cheney sin-gled out military family members fortheir support.

“You’re the ones who send lettersand packages, care for friends andneighbors in need, and provide prayer-ful support. America is enormously

proud of our military families,” the vice president said. At the end of his speech, Cheney and his wife

spent 10 minutes meeting and greeting members of the audience.

General Webber took a moment to pass on partingcomments from the visiting staff. “The vice-president’steam expressed, on numerous levels, how impressedthey were with all the folks who came together to make this event go so well,” he said. “From across the base, we all came together – just as we do whileaccomplishing our day-to-day and wartime missions.We are all one team. You should all be proud of how that message was relayed today. I couldn’t haveasked for better.”

By 2nd Lt. Liz Burke 10th Space Warning Squadron

The 10th Space Warning Squadronprides itself on being extremely physi-cally fit and hosting a very challengingand diverse Fit-to-Fight program in spiteof having to workout indoors for muchof the year. Squadron members, Maj.Rodney Hart, Maj. Hondo Scott, 2nd Lt.Jeremy Ferguson, 2 nd Lt. Liz Burke,Staff Sgt. Autumn Gray and Airman 1st

Class Michael Benson all set their sightson the 2004 Deadwod-Mickelson Trailmarathon in Deadwood, S.D., to meettheir Fit-to Fight goals. They developedcreative ways to battle the extreme environment and train for the long-distance race.

Affectionately referred to bycrewmembers as the “middle ofnowhere”, Cavalier Air Force Station isa conus-isolated radar system that sits inthe northernmost part of North Dakota,

near the Canadian border. When wind chill causes the tem-

perature to drop to negative-80-degreesfahrenheit and snow stays on the groundfrom October through May, 10th SWSrunners have no choice but to findindoor training methods for the team.Even in May, the 10th SWS runners hadto battle extreme winds.

The racecourse was picturesque(the Deadwood marathon is rated as oneof the most scenic marathons in the

United States) and the all dirt trails wereideal for running. The most difficultaspects the runners had to deal withwere the altitude (5,000ft), the hills theheat. Their preparation stood the testthough, as all runners finished the racein respectable times. Lieutenant Burketook home the lone medal for 10th SWSwhen she took first place in the female20-to-24-age division.

Half of the runners plan to com-pete in the race next year.

Photo by Budd ButcherGeneral Ralph E. “Ed” Eberhart, the North American Aerospace DefenseCommand and U.S. Northern Command commander and Team Pete welcome VicePresident Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne, on his morale visit to Peterson AirForce Base Aug. 2. The vice president came to the base to show his appreciationfor the dedication to national security demonstrated by North AmericanAerospace Defense and U.S. Northern Command personnel.

Vice President rallies troops at Peterson AFB

‘Middle of Nowhere’ represents in South Dakota Marathon

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By 1st Lt. Paradon Silpasornprasit21st Space Wing Public Affairs

This year’s NASCAR Busch Series “Salute to theTroops” got underway Saturday at the Pikes PeakInternational Raceway in Fountain, Colo., in front ofmore than 40 thousand cheering fans.

It was military appreciation day at the racetrack.This year was the first year all branches of servicewere included in the event. Military members cameout in large numbers to enjoy the race, military dis-counts and meet the drivers. They also got a chance toaccess the garage areas where they could get a close uplook at their favorite cars.

“We felt we wanted to give something back fortheir service to this country,” said Rob Johnson, PikesPeak International Raceway president.

“The military can walk away with the feelingthey are appreciated. This gives them the opportunityto spend time with their families,” he added.

General Lance Lord, Air Force Space Commandcommander, Brig. Gen. Richard E. Webber, 21st SpaceWing commander along with five other area com-manders greeted drivers during the driver introduc-tions. Thirteen Airmen from Peterson Air Force Base,along with Fort Carson soldiers, took part in escortingeach driver across a stage during prerace introductions.Other Airmen also added to the success of the event byvolunteering to man concession booths and perform-ing security details.

“It was outstanding! They treated us like firstclass. We had full access and met the drivers.

They went all out for us and we felt like we were

being treated like royalty,” said Tech. Sgt. Eric Kahle,an event volunteer escort assigned to the 76th SpaceControl Squadron.

Country music star Martina McBride was onhand to sing the national anthem as four F-16s fromBuckley AFB made a fly-by.

Then sounds of roaring engines rumbled to lifeas the traditional starting words of, “Gentlemen, start

your engines!” was announced by General Lord, alsothe ranking grand marshal of the event.

At more than 135 mph, each car sped around themile long track for more than two hours.

Car number 60, driven by Greg Biffle won the race.

The Series began in 1982. Its annual attendancenationwide exceeds 2.3 million fans.

By Senior Airman Shawn Clements21st Space Wing Public Affairs

It’s the biggest and heaviest single-engine, single-placed fighter ever builtand volunteers at the Peterson Air andSpace Museum have spent several yearsrestoring one here. August 1, volunteersadded a fresh coat of paint as a steptoward completion.

The P-47 Thunderbolt’s first flightwas May 16, 1941. Soon after that initialflight, the aircraft became a vital assetduring WWII. During its service, P-47pilots destroyed 11,898 enemy planes,

160,000 military vehicles and 9,000enemy locomotives, tallying more victo-ries than any other American aircraft.

The Thunderbolt has since beenretired from active service.

“This particular aircraft was recov-ered from the Puerto Rican Air NationalGuard in 1971 and was on display hereuntil 2000,” said Ernie Newman,Museum Public Affairs. “The plane waschosen to be restored and displayed in a hangar.”

The process can be very tediousand time consuming.

“We’ve been restoring it for morethan three years now and it will probably

be more than four before it’s completelyfinished,” said Jerry Oney, Air ForceSpace Command exercise planner andmuseum volunteer. “To completelyrestore one of these aircraft it takes a lotof elbow grease.

“From the tips of the propeller tothe back of the rudder, we’ve worked onalmost everything that needed to becleaned, restored, replaced or repaired,”Mr. Oney said. “The engine has beenscrubbed and repainted and we’veinstalled a lot of new hoses and clampsand have polished up everything wecould get our hands on.”

When it comes to preserving a

piece of Pete history, these volunteersare no amateurs.

“The work that the volunteers do istotally professional,” Mr. Newman said.“When they finish projects like this, itlooks as if the plane just came off theassembly line.”

Applying a little elbow grease isworth the effort for the volunteers, whosaid they enjoy what they do.

“We’re all aviation buffs and justlove being around airplanes,” Mr. Oneysaid. “The chance to turn a wrench onan old World War II plane is a rare andwonderful opportunity that you can’tpass up. I love it.”

Museum volunteers rebuild history

Racers show military appreciation

By Senior Airman Shawn Clements21st Space Wing Public Affairs

The Air Education andTraining Command team willhost a special duty assign-ment opportunities briefinghere Aug. 17 in the MissionSupport Building.

For those who’ve everbeen interested in becomingmembers of one of the mostelite group of people in the Air Force the Military TrainingInstructor Corps -- the AirEducation and Training SpecialDuty Briefing Team may havethe answer.

They can also tell Airmenwho would like the chance tochoose their next assignment

and possibly manage their own office near or in theirhome state how to make that possible through specialduty assignments.

Special duty assignmentscan be challenging yet satisfy-ing and rewarding. The pur-pose of the visit is to seek outpotential candidates for MTIsand recruiters.

“This visit will give TeamPete members the opportunityto talk with MTIs and recruiterswho are currently in the fieldperforming these duties,” saidSenior Master Sgt. Dan Voss,21st Space Wing career assis-tance advisor.

“In recent years, MTIsand recruiters have been diffi-cult positions to fill across the

Air Force. While these jobs arechallenging, they are veryrewarding,” he said.

While here, the team willoutline all the qualification cri-teria and attendees can viewvideo presentations about eachcareer field.

“If you’re a senior airmanthrough master sergeant withless than 17 years total activeservice, the AETC SpecialDuty Briefing Team may havethe answer to your Air Forcefuture,” said Master Sgt.Charles Brown, chief of theRecruiting Screening Team.“Recruiters are responsible for the number and quality ofyoung men and women whoenlist to begin their Air Force careers. Only the best

need apply.” In addition to volunteers,

recruiting officials encouragethose people who were identi-fied by the Air Force PersonnelCenter and who were approvedby their commander for recruit-ing duty to attend the briefing,.They suggest that individuals ina mandatory retraining careerfield attend as well.

“Everyone rememberstheir MTI,” said Master Sgt.Jodie Cameron, MTIRecruiting TeamSuperintendent. “The MTI setsthe stage for each individual’ssuccess in the Air Force andmentors hundreds of new AirForce members.”

“The job is filled withsubstantial rewards for those

who want to have a hand inmolding tomorrow’s Air Force,”Sergeant Cameron said.

Applicants from all Air Force specialties are eligi-ble to apply and are encour-aged to attend. Spouses are also welcome.

“We are trying our best toget the word out to the entireTeam Pete family. This is aprime opportunity to take aclose look at yet another careerpath,” Sergeant Voss said. “Thisis a great opportunity – don’tlet it go by.”

The team can expedite thespecial duty application pack-ages in most cases.

For more informationabout the visit, call SergeantVoss at 556-9226.

Courtesy photoGeneral Richard E. Webber, 21st Space Wing Commander and Col. Suzanne M. Vautrinot, 50th SpaceWing Commander, along with the commanders from the Colorado Springs area greet the NASCAR driv-ers during prerace announcements.

Special Duty Briefing Team to visit base

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 5, 20044 News Briefs

TEAM PETE RECOGNIZESPROMOTEES

The monthly Team Pete NCOInduction and Recognition Ceremonywill be held 3 p.m. Friday at theEnlisted Club.

MEDICAL GROUPANNOUNCES TRAININGDAYS, CLOSURES

The Peterson Clinic will be closedfrom 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Aug.26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28.

All 21st Medical Group facilities,including the Commissary RefillPharmacy, will close at noon Aug. 20due to an official function.

AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER OFFERS DRIVING SEMINAR

The Auto Skills Center will con-duct a free Parent and Teen DrivingSeminar from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18at the Youth Center.

Attendees must be at least 14years old and be accompanied by a par-ent. For reservations, call 556-4481.

ASSOCIATION LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

The Non-Commissioned OfficerAssociation needs volunteers to assistselling seatbacks and programs duringthe U.S. Air Force Academy footballseason. To view the football schedule,visit www.airforcesports.com. For moreinformation, call Master Sgt. BillGardner at 554-2745 or e-mail him atwilliam.gardner@peterson.af.mil.

ASSOCIATION HOLDS OPEN HOUSE, PICNIC

The Non-Commissioned OfficerAssociation will hold an open houseand welcome-back picnic at the NCOAAir Academy Chapter Clubhouse at theU.S. Air Force Academy from noon to 5p.m. Aug. 21. The event celebrates theopening of their new facility and

demonstrates what activities the associ-ation has planned for next year.Prospective members are welcome. Freebarbecue will be available. For moreinformation, call Master Sgt. SheltonHaskins at 554-2711, or e-mail him atshelton.haskins@peterson.af.mil.

MEDICAL GROUP UNDERGOES EVALUATION

The Joint Commission onAccreditation of Healthcare Organiza-tions conducts an accreditation surveyof the 21st Medical Group Aug. 17 and18 to evaluate the organization’s com-pliance with nationally established stan-dards. The survey results determine theconditions under which accreditationshould be awarded the organization.Anyone with pertinent information mayrequest a public information interviewwith the commission’s field representa-tives at the time of the survey.

Interview requests must be madein writing and sent to the commission atleast five working days before the sur-vey begins. Requests should be sent to the Division of AccreditationOperations Office of QualityMonitoring Joint Commission onAccreditation of Healthcare Organiz-ations, One Renaissance Boulevard,Oakbrook Terrace, IL., 60181, faxed to630-792-5636 or e-mailed to com-plaint@jcaho.org.

SUPPORT STAFF REQUIRES TDY CHECK IN

The 21st Mission SupportSquadron Commander’s Support Staffis the servicing orderly room for the21st MSS, 21st Mission Support Group,21st Space Wing, North AmericanAerospace Defense, U.S. NorthernCommand, 614th SpaceCommunications Squad-ron,Detachment 7 Civil Air Patrol and theDefense Courier Service. They areresponsible for updating all duty statuschanges for respective organizations. Itis imperative any member departing for

temporary duty checks in with the unitorderly room prior to departure. Formore information, call 1st Lt. CameronJackson, 21st MSS section commander

at 556-4682.

MEDICAL GROUP SEEKS CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

The 21st Medical Group needspatients to use an Opinionmeter deviceto record their views regarding medicalcare, interactions with medical staff andspecific issues regarding the 21st MDG.The Opinionmeters are located next tothe main doors across from the pharma-cy and in the laboratory waiting area.The medical group will use surveyresponses to improve target areas andrecognize outstanding service. For moreinformation, call Capt. David Schatz at 556-1109.

SCOUT GROUPS MEET ON BASE

Boy Scout Troop 199 meets at 7

p.m. Wednesdays in the Enlisted Club.The group welcomes boys ages 11-17.For more information, call ScoutmasterAlex Welton at 574-8970.

Cub Scout Pack 99 meets at 6:30p.m. Tuesdays in the Base Chapel. Thegroup is for boys ages 7-10. For moreinformation, call Cubmaster WendyJendrick at 637-0397.

Girl Scout Troop 422 meets at 6 p.m. Mondays at the Base Chapel. Thegroup is for girls ages 11-17. For more information, call Laura Pitcher at 392-1102.

HAWC CREATES COOKBOOKThe Health and Wellness Center is

creating the “Team Pete … Let’s EatCookbook.” To submit recipes, visitwww.typensave.com.

Login, type full name underContributor Name, type PetersonHAWC under Group Name and useb0ac3 as the password. For more infor-mation, call 556-6544.

ChapelSchedule

Protestant WorshipServices:

Liturgical Service, 6:30 p.m. Sat.Liturgical Worship Service, 6:30 p.m. Sat.

General Protestant Worship Service, 11 a.m. Sun.

Gospel Worship Service, 12:30 p.m. Sun.Contemporary Worship Service, 5 p.m. Sun.

Catholic:Weekday Mass, 11:35 a.m.

(except Monday)Saturdays, 5 p.m.

Sundays, 9:30 a.m.Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m.

**For more information - Call the chapel at 556-4442 for available chapel programs.

The LGM-30G Minuteman ICBMis an element of the nation’s strategicdeterrent forces. The “L” in LGM is theDepartment of Defense designation forsilo-launched, “G” means surface attackand “M” stands for guided missile.

The Minuteman is a strategicweapon system using a ballistic missileof intercontinental range. Missiles aredispersed in hardened silos to protectagainst attack and connected to an under-ground launch control center through asystem of hardened cables. Launchcrews, consisting of two officers, per-form around-the-clock alert in the launchcontrol center.

A variety of communication sys-tems provide the president and secretaryof defense with highly reliable, virtuallyinstantaneous direct contact with eachlaunch crew. Should command capabilitybe lost between the launch control centerand remote missile launch facilities, spe-cially configured E-6B airborne launchcontrol center aircraft automaticallyassume command and control of the iso-lated missile or missiles. Fully qualifiedairborne missile combat crews aboardairborne launch control center aircraftwould execute the president’s orders.

A life extension program is underway to keep the missiles safe, secure andreliable well into the 21st century. Thesemajor programs include replacement ofthe aging guidance system, remanufac-ture of the solid-propellant rocketmotors, replacement of standby powersystems, repair of launch facilities,

and installation of updated, survivable communications equipment and new com-mand and control consoles to enhanceimmediate communications.

The Minuteman weapon system wasconceived in the late 1950s. Minuteman Iwas deployed in the early 1960s. Minutemanwas a revolutionary concept and an extraor-dinary technical achievement. Both the mis-sile and basing components incorporatedsignificant advances beyond the relativelyslow-reacting, liquid-fueled, remotely-con-trolled intercontinental ballistic missiles ofthe previous generation. From the beginning,Minuteman missiles have provided a quick-reacting, inertially guided, highly survivablecomponent to America’s nuclear Triad.Minuteman’s maintenance concept capital-izes on high reliability and a “remove andreplace” approach to achieve a near 100-percent alert rate.

Through state-of-the-art improve-ments, the Minuteman system has evolved tomeet new challenges and assume new mis-sions. Modernization programs have resultedin new versions of the missile, expanded tar-geting options, improved accuracy and sur-vivability. Today’s Minuteman weapon sys-tem is the product of almost 40 years of con-tinuous enhancement.

The current Minuteman force consistsof 500 Minuteman III’s located at F.E.Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., MalmstromAFB, Mont., and Minot AFB, N.D. The lastround of base realignment and closing deci-sions has forced a realignment ofMinuteman missiles from Grand Forks AFB,N.D., to Malmstrom AFB.

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www.peterson.af.mil HistoryLast LGM-30G Minuteman produced in 1978

GeneralCharacteristics:

Primary Function:ICBMContractor: BoeingCo.Length: 59.9 feetWeight: 79,432 poundsDiameter: 5.5 feetRange: 6,000-plusmilesSpeed: Approximately15,000 mph, Mach 23,at burnoutCeiling: 700 milesThrust: First stage,202,600 poundsLoad: Re-entry vehi-cle: Lockheed MartinMissiles and Space MK12 or MK 12AGuidance systems:Inertial system byBoeing North Americanand groundelectronic/security sys-tem by SylvaniaElectronics Systemsand Boeing Co.Unit cost: $7 millionDate deployed: June1970 Production cessa-tion: December 1978Inventory: Active force,500; Reserve, 0; AirNational Guard, 0

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 5, 20046 News

Congratulations to thefollowing Airmen who grad-uated from the First TermAirmen Center July 23.

Airmen Basic:Jeffrey S. Kissair, 21st

Medical Dental OperationsSquadron

Chelsey C. Lorenz,21st Aeromedical DentalSquadron

Airman: Stephen C. Burk, 21st

Contracting Squadron

Airmen 1st Class: Luis A. Alcantar, 21st Security Forces

SquadronKerry L. Conner, 21st

Medical Support Squadron Sean P. Frey, 721st

SFS Robert H. Henson,

21st Space CommunicationsSquadron

Ricky S. Honeycutt,21st SCS

Jack C. Needam, 21stSCS

Mark J. Randall, 21stSFS

Jamie P. Shotkoski,13th Air Support

Operations Squadron Abigayle N. Tabita, 21st MDSS

Master Sgt. Danny Sells21st Space Wing Legal Office

Hail and thunderstorms in the local area are areminder of the cost associated with residing in theColorado Springs community.

The damaging hail this year is more on trackwith what is generally expected, said Carole Walker,executive director of the Rocky Mountain InsuranceAssociation. The last hail storm resulted in $28 mil-lion in damage to personal property. The state usual-ly averages three to five damaging hailstorms duringthe peak months of June and July, she said.

The commonality of these storms makes it dif-ficult for individuals to receive compensation from

the government for damages inflicted. Because thePersonnel Claims Act is not a substitute for insur-ance, settlement authorities are limited by regulationas to the type of payments that can be made.According to AFI 51-502, paragraph 2.34.3.3.1,claims settlement authorities do not pay for loss ordamage from routine or regularly occurring storms.Settlement authorities do have the discretion to determine that.

Although a particular storm may be routine, theseverity of that particular storm may be such that itbecomes an unusual occurrence. For example, base-ball-sized hail occurs less than pea-sized hail.

Another point to remember is that while onebase may pay claims from a particular storm, another

may not. Colorado Springs is fairly unique in that wehave three Air Force bases that will weather a stormwith varying degrees of intensity. The U.S. Air ForceAcademy and Schriever Air Force Base both general-ly receive harsher weather than Peterson AFB. TheUSAFA may receive larger than expected hail orwinds, whereas the same storm may affect this basewith routine intensity.

As for individuals who receive damage off aninstallation, no compensation may be offered exceptat the direct authorization from U.S. Air ForceHeadquarters. This is why it is important for mem-bers to ensure they have proper insurance coveragefor personal possessions. For more information, callthe Claims Office at 556-4645.

Compensation possible for hail damage

Enlisted AgainstDrunk DrivingProtecting you and your family

members by providing a safe alternative to drinking and driving.

Please call us! Fri. - Sat.

10 p.m. - 3 a.m.Phone:

719-556-6384 or 55 NO DUI

Twelve Airmen graduate course

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www.peterson.af.mil

WASHINGTON – Sailors andAirmen may soon be able to “Go Army”under a new Defense Department pro-gram intended to rebalance the size ofthe military. The program is generatingnew opportunities for continued serviceand career advancement for those willing to transfer into the Army fromother services.

Under “Operation Blue to Green,”the Army will reach out to Sailors andAirmen and underscore the advantagesof swapping their current uniform forArmy green.

“We admire everyone who servesin the nation’s uniform,” said Lt. Gen.“Buster” Hagenbeck, the Army’s uni-

formed personnel chief, “but I knowthat anyone who looks closely at today’sArmy will find a lot to be excited about– we are growing, and we need experi-enced people to lead that transition.”Both the House and the Senate haveshown an interest in hiking Armystrength by perhaps tens of thousandsover the next few years, though the final number has not yet been set, officials said.

At the same time, the Navy isplanning a force reduction of 8,000 infiscal year 2005, with the Air Forcetrimming more than 20,000 over thesame period.

When the shifts are done, officials

said, Pentagon leaders are determined tosee to it that the best people are still in uniform – even if that means adifferent uniform. And they plan toachieve that outcome entirely by way ofvoluntary choice.

Where necessary, the Army plansto use bonuses to stimulate the neededservice transfers and to carefully guidethe experience mix so that promo-tions stay strong.

The focus of the effort centers ongrades E-1 through E-5, but othergrades will be considered in meetingArmy needs. For example, the Armywill continue to have a sizable demandin areas that share much common

ground with other services in knowl-edge, skill and ability. These include lawenforcement, health care, communica-tions and intelligence.

As an incentive under OperationBlue to Green, bonuses are beingoffered to those who have skills thatconvert to the Army’s most needed mili-tary occupational specialties.

Upon transfer, new Soldiers wouldbe eligible to compete for promotion solong as they meet Army minimums.TheArmy’s recruiting goal for fiscal year2005, is about 80,000. The Army hopesto recruit at least 8,000 prior-servicetroops. (Courtesy of American ForcesPress Service)

NewsPentagon launches ‘Operation Blue to Green’

Mission Support Squadron announces closure:The 21st Mission Support Squadron is

scheduled to close from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday fora unit function.Newcomers should turn in Field Record Groups:

All inbound members should turn in their FieldRecord Groups, which includes the member’s per-sonnel, medical and dental records, to CommandSupport Staff personnel upon check in to their units.After check in, CSS personnel will schedule the

member for an in-processing appointment with theMilitary Personnel Flight 8 a.m. Mondays or 10 a.m.Wednesdays. During the summer months, inboundmembers can also be scheduled for the MPF in-pro-cessing session 8 a.m. Fridays.

Finance in-processing is held separately.Finance appointments can be scheduled via e-mail at 21CPTS.FMFC@peterson.af.mil, or by calling 556-4770.

Members can also visit the Finance Office

from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays and Fridays and from 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Fridays. Military cardholders’ responsibilities:

Due to current force protection measures, mili-tary personnel who lose their Common Access Cardsmust produce a signed letter from their unit first ser-geant acknowledging the loss occurred prior to beingissued a new card. For more information, call theMilitary Personnel Fight at 556-4680.

Personnel corner

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 5, 20048 Commentary

By Gen. Robert H. “Doc” FoglesongU.S. Air Forces in Europe commander

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – The mostimportant privilege our nation provides its citizens isfreedom. Our nation was built on democratic princi-ples and one of our cherished constitutional rights isthe right of each American to vote.

Today our men and women are globally engagedto help bring freedom, including the right to vote, topeople around the world.

By registering and voting you honor your fellowAirmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines who are sacrificing their personal freedoms to provide this staple of democracy.

You also reaffirm the sacred value of this privi-lege to many who have yet to achieve it.It is the right to vote that allows you to elect officials

who reflect your views and will speak for you in government. Why would people choose not to exercise this right?

By not voting, you abdicate that right and respon-sibility of citizenship that has cost so many so much toearn. You allow others, with whom you may not agree,to select our future leadership.

The laws and policies enacted today can, andoften do, influence the long-term health of our nation.And it is our nation’s future – ours and our children’s –that should concern you today.

Take the time leading into the 2004 elections toregister to vote and request your absentee ballot. Thedeadlines for completing and mailing a Federal PostCard Application or turning in a Federal Write-InAbsentee Ballot are both fast approaching. The AirForce goal is for everyone to complete and mail his or her application before or during Armed Forces

Voters Week, Sept. 3 to 11, to allow applications tomeet all deadlines.

America is the greatest democracy in the world.We owe it to ourselves and our great nation to get outand vote. I urge each and every one of you to makeyour voice heard.

I encourage you to take advantage of a privilegethat people around the world continue to fight and diefor – whether you are at a geographically separatedunit, a one-deep special duty position or deployed insupport of an Air Expeditionary Force rotation – nomatter where you are, your vote counts.

For more information on obtaining voting formslike absentee ballots here, call the Peterson VotingAssistance Hotline at 556-VOTE.

Servicemembers can also contact their unit vot-ing representatives for additional information on vot-ing practices and policies.

Wherever you are, your vote counts

Staff Sgt. Paul Bogumil50th Security Forces Squadron

“I’m sorry Paul, but it’s cancer.”These were the words I heard one yearago. A week before hearing this, I founda mass on my left testicle that wound upbeing a cancerous tumor.

As soon as I found the mass, Iwent to the U.S. Air Force AcademyEmergency Room. The doctor I saw thatnight said that I should follow up andget an ultrasound as soon as possible.

The next day I went back to theAcademy hospital and had an ultra-sound done. The test results confirmed

that the mass was a tumor and it neededto be removed immediately. I wasreferred to the Urology Clinic at EvansArmy Hospital at Fort Carson. As soonas my wife and I got there, the doctortook us back and explained everything.He was concerned and wanted toremove it that very afternoon. I alreadyhad plans that could not be changed andwe agreed that I would be back the nextmorning for surgery.

I was back at Fort Carson the nextmorning and before I knew it, the sur-gery was over and I was waiting inrecovery. I went home the same day andwas put on convalescent leave for three

weeks. For the next seven weeks, I hadnumerous follow up appointments alongwith more needles in me than I cared tocount. Around Aug. 15, I got the call Ihad been waiting for – remission! But,there was still plenty more for me toovercome – including a doctor appoint-ment every month for the next year.One year later, I still have regular doctorappointments, and I will for the nextnine years. I live knowing that over thenext nine years, I have a 40-percentchance of a reoccurrence. Testicularcancer in men isn’t common. About 1 inevery 100 thousand men gets diagnosed.Statistics show that white males

between the ages of 18 and 34 are pri-marily at risk. Men should conduct self-exams monthly. If you notice anythingunusual, see the doctor immediately.Self-exams could save your life. If Ihadn’t found the tumor right away or if Ihadn’t done anything about it, the can-cer could have quickly spread into mylungs and the lymph nods in my stom-ach. If it had spread, or spreads in thefuture, chemotherapy, radiation treat-ment or another surgery that would openme up from below my belly button, allthe way up to my chest bone are somepossible treatments. Bottom line –check yourself monthly.

Self-exams – matter of life or death

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The following real-life events with real individuals fromaround Peterson are to inform you of crimes, accidents, and eventsoccurring on base. These entries are from hundreds recorded in thePeterson Police Blotter:

** Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer staff maymake light of some blotter entries, the intent is to call attention toour security and law enforcement concerns. However, rest assured,our professional Security Forces treat each incident seriously.MINOR VEHICLE DAMAGE –July 27

Security forces responded to the Dormitory parking lot,where a military member reported damage to her vehicle.The caller stated she noticed several scratches on the dri-ver’s side door of her 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.WINDOW WALLOP – July 27

Security forces responded to a report of vehicle dam-age in the parking lot of Army Space CommandHeadquarters. The caller stated the driver’s side window ofhis 2004 gray Honda Accord had been mysteriously brokenwhile he was in his office.BARRIER BONK –July 27

Security forces responded to a minor vehicle accidentat the West Gate. A dizty driver mistakenly clipped one of thebarriers there.SHOPLIFTING –July 27

Security forces responded to the Base Exchange,where a shoplifter was being detained by store detectives.The suspect attempted to make off with three lighters beforebeing nabbed.MEDICAL RESPONSE –July 28

Security forces, the fire department and AMR respond-ed to the Shoppette, where an individual was complaining ofcramps. The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital forfurther treatment.SHOPLIFTING – July 28

Security forces responded to a shoplifting report at theBase Exchange.The shoplifting suspect was spotted swipinga pair of earrings. The Colorado Springs Police Departmentwas notified and issued the fashion-conscious thief a sum-mons for shoplifting.INFORMATION PLEASE –July 28

Security forces responded to an emergency call fromBase Housing. The call turned out to be a misdial. The errantcaller had apparently been trying to dial 4-1-1 for informa-tion, instead dialing 9-1-1 before hanging up.MEDICAL RESPONSE # 2 –July 28

Security forces, the fire department and AMR respond-ed to an emergency call in Base Housing. A woman wascomplaining of post pregnancy complications. She wastransported to Memorial Hospital for further treatment.MEDICAL RESPONSE # 3 –July 29

Security forces, the Fire Department and AmericanMedical Response services responded to a report of aninjury at the Temporary Lodging Facilities. A child had brokenhis arm on the playground there, and was transported toMemorial Hospital for treatment.BALLGAME BRAWL –July 29

Security forces responded to a disturbance on the basesoftball fields. Apparently, a shoving match broke out duringa game there. A witness stated at the beginning of the sec-ond softball game, a group of seemingly intoxicated specta-tors arrived. The group began to heckle the players on thefield, until the umpire asked them to leave. When an individ-ual watching the game asked the hecklers to clean up theirlanguage in front of the children, the two parties began tobrawl. Security forces took the parties in for questioning, andcharged one of the suspects with assault.ALARMING TRENDS CONTINUE:

In addition to these entries, there continue to be toomany illegitimate alarm activations on base. Among thosenoted this week were two activations due to human error.

** If you have any information on a crime or any of theseblotter entries, report it to Security Forces at 556-4000.

Tickets to the 2004 Pikes Peak or Bust rodeo are available through TicketsWestat (866) 464-2626 or www.ticketswest.com and at the World Arena box office, KingSoopers, the Citadel Mall information booth, the Fort Carson ITR office, andIndependent Records. For more information on the rodeo, visit www.coloradospringsrodeo.com.

August 11-15

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

Rodeo EventsKiddie Dress-up Revue: 8 a.m. Aug. 11

PPoB Rodeo Parade: 10 a.m. Aug 11Special Rodeo: 1:30 p.m. Aug 11

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony:10 a.m. Aug 14

Showtimes for the

PPoB Rodeo are:Each evening at 7 p.m. Aug. 11-14

Championship Final matinee at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 15

By Staff Sgt. Denise Johnson21st SW Public Affairs

For the better part of a week, the 21stSpace Wing pushed the throttle forward and thepedal to the metal in preparation for a short-notice visit from Vice President DickCheney Monday.

The vice president visited Peterson AirForce Base to extend his appreciation to themen and women of the North AmericanAerospace Defense and the U.S. NorthernCommand for their support and dedication indefending the air and space front.

Vice President Cheney also thanked mili-tary members and families for their selfless andstalwart role in homeland security. The TeamPete crowd appeared revitalized from theextended duty hours in preparation for thisevent as they applauded and cheered the ViceCommander in Chief’s enthusiasm.

“This team was undaunted by the days ofhard work and preparation prior to the visit. It’sin our day-to-day training to be able to adaptand get the job done,” said Brig. Gen. RichardE. Webber, 21st Space Wing commander.

Senior Airman David Cowan, informationmanagement noncommissioned officer incharge for the 21st Mission Support SquadronOrderly Room, worked all day Saturday in addi-tion to his regular schedule. “It was a neat expe-rience to be a part of this. Even though it was alot of physical labor, like putting up the stageand setting up barricades, I didn’t mind puttingin the extra hours,” he said. “Everyone was inhigh spirits. We did what had to be done.”

Airman Cowan wasn’t the only one put-ting in extra hours. More than 100 folks fromTeam Pete worked on stage production, securityand the distinguished visitor reception. With

three-days notice, civilians and military coordinated efforts from the White Houseadvance team, Secret Service, NORTHCOM,Headquarters Air Force Space Command, andthe 21st Space Wing to bring this visit tofruition, according to Lt. Col. John Linn, 21stMission Support Group deputy commander and21st SW project officer. “It took a lot of folks atevery level to pull this thing off. It took thewhole team putting in one-hundred percent,” hecontinued. “No one complained, everyonestepped up and did us proud.”

Pride was front and center, along withhumility and patriotism, as the speaker’s wordsbrought approximately 2,000 attendees to theirfeet with shouts of “Hoo-ah” and chants of“U-S-A, U-S-A” from the various branches ofservice, civilians and families.

Success abounded in the echoes of the attendees and the smiles of those who stood on stage.

“The vice president’s two lead officerstold me this was the best support in over thirtycombined visits they had worked on. Team Peteset a benchmark for professionalism that theCheney team said they hadn’t seen on any prior visit,” Lt. Col. Linn said. “It helped that the advance team never questioned the limiting factors, such as time constraints or specific requests for equipment; instead theyaccepted advice and helped to ease the event coordination.”

With so many units and missions here, it’sno wonder the event went off without a hitch.“The history of this base, and the Air Force, isabout fusion and integration to meet our goals,”Brig. Gen. Webber said. “As long as we contin-ue to apply our training and adhere to our corevalues, we will always accomplish our mission.”

For photos see pages 10-11.

Vice President makesshort-notice morale visitWing no stranger to success on a dime

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Left to right: Pikes Peak Lodging Clerk, Senior Airman Celia Morse of the 21st ServicesSquadron, assists 21st Space Wing Military Personnel Flight promotions administrator,Airman 1st Class Joseph Platte and 21st SVS Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of theCommander's Support Staff, Staff Sgt. Todd Farrell as they attach skirting to one of fourmedia platforms. Statewide security-screened television, radio and print reporters coveredthe vice president's visit Monday, providing nationwide coverage. Media rotated betweenthe four platforms, allowing more balanced coverage of speakers and attendees.

Two of many 21st Civil Engineer Squadron volunteers, Staff Sgt. Silbino Ochoa of the struc-tures shop and Airman Katrina Porter from the power production shop, sign in for the week-end set-up duty. White-House requirements, such as 24-hour security and a 15-foot closed-circuit television production with Hollywood-quality light and sound systems were all partof the three-day set up.

Photos by Budd ButcherContractors, hired by the White House advance team, set up required stage lighting and scaffolding in front of the 21st Space Wing's flag.

A contractor, left, joins Staff Sgt. Adam Perkins, a journeyman for the 21st Civil EngineerSquadron Structures Shop, to install lighting in the hangar. Various units from Team Pete provid-ed more than 100 volunteers to help set up required support -- from staging equipment, to a 60-foot-tall boom and operator for television cameras; from a reception area, to the planning andexecution of transportation for 2,000 attendees.

Airman 1st Class David Rust, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Pavement and Equipment jour-neyman, paints the steps leading to the newly erected stage. The steps led Vice PresidentDick Cheney to the podium from where he addressed the 2,000 attendees of the rally.

Nearly 5,000 feet of crowd-control bike-rack fencing were brought in and set up by volun-teers, such as the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron's Airman 1st Class Donald Ingram, powerproduction specialist.

ABOVE: Members of the 21st MissionSupport Group set up bleachers in antici-pation of the crowds expected to attendthe event.LEFT: Brigadier General Richard E.Webber, 21st Space Wing commander,talks to a group of volunteers Saturday as they take a break from the week-end set up. General Webber visited Hanger140, the site for Vice President DickCheney's speech, checking on progresswhile expressing his appreciation to the volunteers.

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Today! Play Group, 10:30 a.m. to

noon at the Youth Center.

! Family Swim Night, 6 p.m.

at the Aquatics Center. ATWIND

event.

Friday! Social Hour, 5 to 7 p.m. at

the Enlisted Club.

Saturday! Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. at

the Bowling Center. ATWIND

event.

! White water rafting is avail-

able daily through Outdoor

Recreation. Groups need reserva-

tions.

Sunday! Use the Automotive Skills

Center and get an ATWIND game

piece.

Monday! Water aerobics class, 6 p.m.

at the Aquatics Center. ATWIND

event.

Tuesday! Family Swim Night, 6 p.m.

at the Aquatics Center. ATWIND

event.

Wednesday! Eat the weekly ethnic meal

at the Aragon Dining Facility.

ATWIND event.

! Take an aerobics class at

12:05 or 5:10 p.m. ATWIND

event.

Helpful NumbersFamily Advocacy 556-8943

Education Center 556-4064

Library 556-7462

Community Center 556-7671

Aquatics Center 556-4608

Fitness Center 556-4462

Officers’ Club 556-4181

Enlisted Club 556-4194

Youth Center 556-7220

Family Support 556-6141

Red Cross 556-9201

Outdoor Recreation 556-4487

Golf Course 556-7810

This Week

SaturdayBrunch:

Crispy Baked ChickenCajun Meat Loaf

Rib-eye SteakBaked Potatoes

Mashed PotatoesBroccoli

PeasGlazed Carrots

SundayBrunch:

Tuna and NoodlesSauerbraten

Chicken Breast ParmesanAu Gratin PotatoSteamed Rice

Cauliflower CombinationPeas

Fried Cabbage

Lunch:Swiss Steak with

Tomato SauceBaked Chicken

Hot ItalianSausage

Pepper and OnionsSteamed Rice

Mashed PotatoesBroccoli Polonaise

Carrots

Dinner:Roast Turkey

Baked Can HamRaisin SauceFish and Fries

Mashed PotatoesCorn Bread

DressingSuccotashTempura

VegetablesHerbed Green

Beans

MondayLunch:

Onion-LemonBaked Fish

Pork Schnitzel andSteak

Yakisoba, Beef andSpaghetti

Baked PotatoesMashed PotatoesSimmered Pinto

BeansSpinach

Stewed Tomatoes

Dinner:Paprika Beef

Barbeque BeefCubes

Chicken FajitasO'Brien Potatoes

Steamed RiceCauliflower

Corn on the CobLima Beans

TuesdayLunch:

Caribbean JerkChicken

Beef PorcupinesChicken EnchiladasScalloped Potatoes

Steamed RiceMexican Corn

Peas and OnionsSavory Baked

Beans

Dinner:Pita Pizzas

Country StyleSteak

Fried ChickenOven Brown

PotatoesMashed PotatoesFried Cauliflower

Bean ComboCabbage

Wednesday

TodayLunch:

Herbed BakedChicken

Stuffed CabbageSouthern Fried CatfishBlack-eyed Peas with

RiceMashed PotatoesSweet Potatoes

Mixed VegetablesPeas

Dinner:Roast Loin of Pork

Jaeger withMushroom Sauce

Glazed Cornish HenPotato HalvesOrange Rice

CarrotsSimmered Pinto

BeansCorn Combo

Lunch:Mexican Baked ChickenSwiss Steak with Tomato

SauceStuffed Green PepperBaked Macaroni and

CheeseSteamed Rice

Corn on the CobSpanish Style Beans

Peas and Carrots

Dinner:Lasagna

Spaghetti with MeatSauce

Sweet Italian SausageMashed PotatoesBroccoli Polonaise

CauliflowerItalian Style Baked

Beans

Friday

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ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU

Airman stay fit to fight in base triathlon

TOP LEFT: Major Erick Jordan ofAir Force Space Command andOliver Smith are cruising throughthe second stage of the race.TOP RIGHT: Major Jordan beginsthe final stage of the race with aquick drink of water. He placed firstin the race with an overall time of 1:12:55. The triathlon consistedof three stages including a 400-meter swim, 15-mile bike rideand a 5K run.LEFT: Sergeant Gilles Boyd,Canadian Forces, from NorthAmerican Aerospace DefenseInspector General Office begins thefirst part of the triathlon. He fin-ished fifth overall in the event.

Photos by Budd Butcher

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Team 21 ‘fit to fight’ Editor's note: Each month, the 21st Space Wing holds a mandatory Fit-to-Fight session. The following photographs capture the warrior spirit demon-strated at the wing-wide event.

Photos by Rob L. BussardCindy White, the Fitness Center program manager, leads the troops in mass aer-obics and stretching. Units across the base represent the warrior spirit monthly.

Fit-to-Fight warriors sprint to physical health as they complete one of thefitness stations. Team Pete members cycled through various stationsduring the hour-long training held July 22.

Brigadier General Richard E. Webber, the 21st Space Wing commander,and Col. Gary Shuggart, the 21st Space Wing inspector general, lead byexample as they stretch out before beginning a mass workout sessionhosted by the Fitness Center staff.

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FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNEY

The Fitness Center is hostinga flag football tournament Sept. 7through 9. Contact the FitnessCenter Special Programs divisionat 556-4462 for more informationor to sign up.

INTRAMURAL BOWLING SET

The Peterson Air Force BaseIntramural Bowling meetingbegins at 3 p.m. Aug. 20 at theEnlisted Club ballroom. Attendees

will discuss by laws, instructions,and teams. The league begins Sept.8 through 10 at the Bowling Alleyhere. For more information, call556-4607.

WALL CLIMBINGClimbing Wall Safety

Classes are 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in theFitness Center. For more informa-tion, call 556-1515.

TAE KWON DOTae kwon do classes are from

6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays andThursdays for children ages 7 to12, and 7 to 8 p.m. for people ages13 and older. Cost is $40 per

month for the first family member,and $30 per month for additionalfamily members. For more infor-mation, call 556-1515.

ROCKY MOUNTAINSTATE GAMES OFFERSDISCOUNTS

The Colorado Springs SportsCorporation is offering a 50 per-cent discount on entry fees to mil-itary dependents under age 18 andseniors 55 and older for the 2004Rocky Mountain State Games July30-Aug. 31. For more information,call Brian Schell at 634-7333, ext.1007 or visit www.TheSportsCorp.org.

Sports Shorts

Recreational softball standingsDivision #1Team W L1. AFOTEC DET4 10 02. 21 SFS 10 33. 21 SCS 6 24. 1 SPCS 9 45. 21 SVS 6 56. N-NC J8 5 77. Team Colorado 3 98. USAF BAND 2 99. Canadian Forces 1 12Division #2Team W L

1. 21 CPTS/DS 9 12. AFSPC/CSS 9 13. 76 SPCS 4 44. ARSTRAT 4 6

5. NORTHCOM J6 3 76. NORAD 1 67. 544 IOG/SF 1 7

Competitive softball standingsAmerican divisionTeam W L1. 21 CES 10 12. 21 OSS 9 33. CMOC 4 64. 21 MDG 4 65. 721 MSG 2 10National division

Team W L1. 21 SCS 11 12. Team Colorado 6 53. 100th MDB 4 84. HQ AFSPC/CE 3 85. 721 SFS 2 10

Photo by Budd Butcher

Team Pete swings forthe fenceEfrain Roldan of the 21st Civil EngineeringSquadron team pitches to the 21st MedicalGroup team during the softball game.

This softball match was one of severalgames being played at Patriot Park onPeterson Air Force Base.

Team Pete swings for the fence