Thursday, May 22, 2003 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 47 No. 20

“Best in Air Force Space Command – 2002”

Inside This Issue: Blotter...11 Straight Talk Line 556-9154At Your Service...14

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SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 20032 From the top

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A Momentin Time

� May 22, 1934 - Mackay Trophyawarded to Capt. W.T. Larson fordeveloping instrument takeoff andlanding procedures.� May 25, 1927 - Lt. James H.Doolittle performed the first knownsuccessful outside loop.� May 26, 1920 - GAX twin-enginetri-plane, armed with eight machineguns and 37-mm cannon, is tested.� May 27, 1913 - General OrderNo. 39 provided that Army officersqualified as Military Aviators receive aMilitary Aviator's Certificate andbadge - 24 qualified.� May 28, 1980 - For the first time,97 women are among those receivingcommissions as second lieutenants ingraduation ceremonies at the U.S. AirForce Academy.

They fell, but o’er their glorious graveFloats free the banner of the cause they

died to save.~Francis Marion Crawford

By Gen. Lance LordAir Force Space Command Commander

Memorial Day, as the name implies, affordsus an opportunity to remember those who havefallen in battle. This special day was officially pro-claimed on May 5, 1868, and first observed onMay 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on Unionand Confederate soldiers’ graves at ArlingtonNational Cemetery.

The following words, inscribed there, arededicated to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice:

“Not for fame or reward, not for place or rank, notlured by ambition or goaded by necessity, but in

simple obedience to duty as they understood it,these men suffered all, sacrificed all, dared all —

and died.”

Many American families have lost a lovedone in the struggle to ensure freedom since thereading of the Declaration of Independence. FromValley Forge to Iraq, generations of Americanshave been reminded of that struggle’s price.

This is a time to remember all who died indefense of our great nation. It is also a time toreflect on those in uniform today — you and yourcomrades in arms — soldiers, sailors, airmen,Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.

In Air Force Space Command, we serve in themissile fields providing the nation’s strategicdeterrence. We serve in mission control and oper-ations centers around the globe, ensuring ourcountry’s space assets support the warfighter. Wedefend the nation through the control and exploita-tion of space. We are the “Guardians of the HighFrontier.”

As you go about your holiday weekend,please take a moment and think of all those whodied wearing our country’s uniforms. On battle-fields throughout our history, America’s cherishedsons and daughters gave their lives so we mayremain free. We must never forget.

WASHINGTON – The following is a jointMemorial Day message from Secretary of the AirForce Dr. James G. Roche, and Air Force Chief ofStaff Gen. John P. Jumper:

This Memorial Day, as the flag gracefullysoars to the top of the flagpole then solemnly low-ers to half-staff, the loss of great Americans whohave fallen in our country’s battles weighs heavilyon our hearts.

Memorial Day is our time to salute their sac-rifices and remember their dedication to duty. Weremember their humanity, dignity, and nobility. Weremember their laughter, their tears, and theirdetermination to serve a grateful nation.

This Memorial Day is indeed somber becausemembers of our ranks have recently fallen in bat-tle. They are the mothers and fathers of childrenwho will forever mourn their absence, the sons anddaughters of parents who grieve their death, thehusbands and wives of spouses who yearned for

their return, and heroes to us all. Their sacrifice isfresh in our minds as we pay tribute to their mem-ory. They served valiantly to secure freedom formillions who have never tasted the liberties weenjoy every day. Our nation’s humble tribute thisMemorial Day is a small measure of our enduringgratitude for their service.

From the Revolutionary War to the ongoingGlobal War on Terrorism, each generation that hasanswered our nation’s call to arms has served withhonor. Those who serve in our military are a part ofa long tradition of sacrifice; those who give theirlives are the standard-bearers for us all.

As is our earnest obligation, we accept themantle of responsibility to uphold freedom fromour fallen comrades and march forward, forevermindful of their sacrifice. God bless all who havegone before and made the ultimate sacrifice for ourfreedom. And may God continue to bless each ofyou and our great nation.

Salute their sacrifices, remember their dedication

McCormick (right), 21st Civil Engineer SquadronCommander, congratulates NORAD/USNORTH-COM Command Chaplain (Col.) David M. Parkand his wife, Mary, for winning Yard of the Monthin officer housing for the month of May.

Pete Pride — Good lookin’ yards

Photos by Budd Butcher

Lt. Col. David McCormick (left), 21st CivilEngineer Squadron Commander, plants the Yardof the Month sign for enlisted housing with thewinner of the award for May, Tech. Sgt. RaymondE. Abel (right), and Assistant Chief of Housing,Willie J. Carter.

We must never forget

DoD photo

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 2003 3Newswww.peterson.af.mil

WASHINGTON – Air Force personnel officialsannounced May 14 the release of more than half of theAir Force Specialty Codes restricted from retirementor separation May 2 under the Stop Loss program.

Following a review of operational requirements,31 officer and 20 enlisted career fields were identifiedfor release from Stop Loss, the officials said.

The officer career fields released from Stop Lossrestrictions are: 11BX, 11EX, 11FX, 11HX, 11KX,12BX, 12EX, 12FX, 12KX, 12RX, 12TX, 13BX,13DXA, 13DXB, 32EX, 43EX, 43HX, 43TX, 44EX,44MX, 45AX, 45BX, 45SX, 46FX, 46MX, 46NXE,46SX, 48AX, 48GX, 48RX, and 51JX.

The enlisted career fields released from StopLoss restrictions are: 1C2XX, 1C4XX, 1S0XX,1T1XX, 3E000, 3E0X2, 3E4X1, 3E4X2, 3E5X1,3E7X1, 3E8X1, 3E9X1, 3H0X1, 3N0XX, 4A1XX,4A2XX, 4B0XX, 4E0XX, 4H0XX, and 5J0X1.

The Air Force announced Stop Loss, a DefenseDepartment program to retain members of the armedforces beyond their established dates of separation orretirement, for 99 AFSCs and deployed airmen onMarch 13. The move was aimed at ensuring personnel

levels were adequate to meet upcoming contingencies.“It was not an action that we took lightly,” said

Secretary of the Air Force Dr. James G. Roche. “It wasdesigned to preserve Air Force skills essential to sup-porting the global war on terrorism and operations inIraq.”

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumperpointed out that service officials have always said thatthey will use Stop Loss only as long as necessary toaccomplish the mission.

“We’ve re-evaluated our requirements and arereleasing these AFSCs because Stop-Loss is inconsis-tent with the fundamental principles of voluntary serv-ice,” Jumper said.

Maj. Teresa Forest, Chief of Air ForceRetirements and Separation Policy at the Pentagon,said this announcement is the result of an in-depthreview.

“A number of different factors went into thereview process,” Forest said. “We had to consider thebalance between the active duty and Air ReserveComponent, as well as the need to remain responsiveto changing events worldwide.”

Deployed active duty, Guard and Reserve airmenwhose AFSCs are released from Stop Loss will not beallowed to retire or separate until their deployment iscompleted, Forest said. Air Reserve Component air-men who are mobilized, but not deployed, will bedemobilized according to ARC policy.

The actual “termination” of Stop Loss has yet tobe determined because the Air Force and the combat-ant commanders still need certain skills to directlysupport the war in Iraq, Forest said.

More career fields will likely be released in thefuture, she said, based on input from different levelsaround the Air Force. However, if airmen experiencea severe hardship caused by Stop Loss, they can applyfor a waiver through their chain of command.

“Many families have had to put their plans onhold because of Stop Loss,” Forest said. “We willmake every effort to balance their needs with our com-mitment to operational requirements.”

Additional information regarding the release ofcertain AFSCs is available at installation military per-sonnel flights.

(Courtesy of Air Force Print News)

Air Force eases Stop Loss restrictions

By 2nd Lt. Suzy Kohout21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Air Force members returning fromdeployments are now required to under-go post-deployment screening.

The 810th Medical OperationsSquadron has been complying with thenew Department of Defense and AirForce standards throughout OperationIRAQI FREEDOM.

This new program is designed toprevent some of the problems thatoccurred during the post-Gulf War era.

“If we know what individuals areexposed to, we will be better prepared todo some medical monitoring,” said 1stLt. Jose Diaz, Chief of Public HealthPrograms. “If we don’t know the sub-stance of exposure, then it’s more com-plicated, and the follow-up will be basedon the symptoms with which the personpresents, i.e. Gulf War Syndrome.”

The new program includes a 72-hour processing upon return to the con-tinental United States.

“Post-deployment assessments areimportant to identify any medical condi-tions related to the deployment,” saidDiaz. “We want to make sure we identi-fy any conditions that require medicalfollow-up as soon as possible after thedeployment.

“Basically, it will consist of arecord review; interview with a healthcare provider; collecting any medicalsupplies issued; scheduling for medicalfollow up, if needed, and a blood test.”

This new program also includesredeployed staff who have already hadpost-deployment processing in the the-ater. Upon arrival to their home base,they will still need to schedule anappointment with Public Health.However, not all returnees will have toschedule an appointment, depending on

the length of time they deployed and thelocation of the deployment. PublicHealth will make this determinationbased on available medical intelligenceand operating procedures.

Returnees should bring theirdeployed health record, NBC antidotes,if issued, and post-deployment question-naire, if completed in theater, to theirappointment.

At the appointment, Public Healthwill either administer the post-deploy-ment questionnaire, or review the com-pleted version. Questions will be askedabout the returnee’s health status, atuberculosis risk assessment completed,blood work ordered, etc.

All returnees will see a healthcareprovider in the clinic where they areenrolled – Primary Care or AerospaceMedicine. During that visit, the providerreviews the questionnaire, and discussesor treats any acute conditions. If the

returnee has chronic conditions or non-acute conditions, the provider willschedule a follow-up appointment withthat member’s primary care managerwithin 30 days of the post-deploymentreview.

Returnees will be directed to thelab for required blood work, and willthen be sent to the clinic’s MedicalLogistics section to turn in any NBCantidotes.

Visiting Public Health is one of afew stops military members must com-plete within 72 hours. The PersonnelReadiness Unit has a checklist ofmandatory inprocessing procedures.

Unit Deployment Managers orreturnees can contact Public Health at556-5427, or 556-1207, to schedule anappointment. Appointments are offeredevery Monday, Wednesday, and Fridayfrom 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

New DoD post-deployment medical guidelines take effect

Beginning Friday, the 21stSpace Wing Operations Centerwill initiate weekly tests of theGIANT VOICE siren and voicecapability. These tests will occurevery Friday at noon on PetersonAir Force Base. The siren will bepreceded by, and followed with, avoice announcement specifyingthis is only a test. These tests areintended to exercise our capabilityto provide timely warning of actu-al emergencies, such as naturaldisasters and attacks, and are man-dated by the Air Force.

There is a difference betweena test and actual emergency siren.The test is a short, 15-second sirenwith accompanying voiceannouncement stating this wasonly a test. The actual emergencysiren is a longer, three-minutesiren with a follow-up voiceannouncement. No preceding

voice announcement will occur foractual emergencies. The siren toneis steady for natural disasters liketornado sightings, and waveringfor attacks.

21st SW/WOC will alsomake GIANT VOICE announce-ments for lightning warnings andForce Protection Conditionchanges, to ensure timely notifica-tion/warning to those away fromcomputer screens, televisions, ortelephones. However, the sirenwill not be used in these circum-stances.

GIANT VOICE will be usedduring exercises, and be precededby and followed with voiceannouncements, stating: “This(is/was) an exercise announce-ment.”

(Information courtesy of the21st Space Wing OperationsCenter)

Peterson GIANT VOICE tests begin

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael PhillipsGIANT VOICE towers, like this one on the Silver Spruce Golf Course, will broad-cast weekly test sirens at noon each Friday. Announcements for severe weatherwarnings and Force Protection Changes will also be broadcast via the GIANTVOICE.

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 20034 News

Captain Steven W.Lo was recently namedAir Force SpaceCommand CompanyGrade Officer of the Yearfor 2002 for his accom-plishments as ReadinessFlight Commander, 21stCivil Engineer Squad-ron.

As Readiness FlightCommander, Lo is responsible forbase Disaster Preparedness andNuclear, Biological, and Chemicaldefense training as well assquadron deployment readinessand supply. This award is the lat-est in a string of AFSPC-levelawards for the flight and for Lo.

Under Lo’s direction, the21st CES Readiness Flight hascarried out several groundbreakingprojects over the past year. Hisflight worked with Headquarters,U.S. Air Force to develop the firstever counter biological and chemi-cal checklist templates in the AirForce. Additionally, his flight wasonly the second in the world toimplement the United States AirForce Pilot Installation forWeapons of Mass DestructionTraining and Exercise Program.Both of these programs are impor-tant in keeping the base safe in theevent of an unconventional terror-

ist attack.Lo also found ways

to innovate several baseprograms using the latesttechnologies available.Through the use ofGlobal PositioningSystem technology, hewas able to streamlineimportant Disaster

Control Group procedures, and cutresponse times significantly dur-ing exercise and real world events.By digitizing relevant emergencychecklists and procuring personaldigital assistants, Lo was able toeffectively place reams of infor-mation into the hands of on sceneresponders. Through these andother accomplishments Lo hasalready been recognized as theAFSPC Maj. Gen. Eugene A.Lupia Military Manager of theyear while his flight received theCol. Frederick J. Riemer Award forBest Readiness Flight in AFSPC.

When he’s not preparingemergency plans and proceduresfor the 21st Space Wing, Lo enjoysgolfing and hiking with his wifeand two dogs. He is currentlyattending Squadron OfficerSchool at Maxwell Air Force Base,Ala.

(Courtesy of 21st CivilEngineer Squadron)

Capt.Steven W. Lo

Air Force members interested inexpanding their horizons now have theopportunity to work with the Air Forceequivalent of the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation.

With the implementation of Phase I,Noncommissioned Officer RetrainingProgram, Air Force NCOs now have theopportunity to retrain into an exciting andrewarding career with the Air ForceOffice of Special Investigations.

Many NCOs are unaware of thediverse and integral mission AFOSI playswithin the Air Force spectrum. The pri-mary responsibilities of the AFOSI arecriminal investigations and counterintel-ligence services.

The organization seeks to identify,investigate and neutralize espionage, ter-rorism, fraud, and other major criminalactivities that threaten Air Force andDepartment of Defense resources.AFOSI provides professional investiga-tive service to commanders of all AirForce activities.

AFOSI is a field-operating agencywith its headquarters at Andrews AirForce Base, Md. It has been the AirForce’s major investigative agency serv-ice since 1948. AFOSI has approximate-ly 2,000 personnel of whom 780 areenlisted special agents. AFOSI recruitsand selects all of its AFOSI enlistedagents. Those who are selected receiveentry level training at the Federal LawEnforcement Training Center in Glynco,

Ga, an 11-week Criminal InvestigatorTraining Program with other federal lawenforcement trainees. The entry-leveltraining is followed by six weeks ofAFOSI agency-specific coursework.Both courses offer new agents training infirearms and special purpose weapons,defensive tactics, forensics, surveillanceand surveillance detection, antiterrorismtechniques, crime scene processing,interrogations and interviews, court testi-mony, and military and federal law.

Upon graduation, all new AFOSIagents must complete a one-year proba-tionary period in the field. Even withinAFOSI, there are additional duties for-which an agent can receive specializedtraining in economic crime, antiterrorismservice, counterintelligence, and comput-er crimes.

AFOSI welcomes more than 230new special agents into the organizationeach year and is the second-most request-ed career-field choice in the Air Force.AFOSI agents are located not only on AirForce installations around the world, butalso at embassies, major city locations,and deployed locations allowing agentsto chose from over 160 units worldwide.

Interested individuals should call556-4347 for the latest informationregarding eligibility criteria and applica-tion process or visit http://www.//dtic.mil/afosi/career/enlisted.html.

(Courtesy of Air Force Office ofSpecial Investigations)

AFOSI retraining opportunities21st CES member namedCommand CGO of the year

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 2003 5

www.peterson.af.mil

The annualmigration of Millermoths has begun. Themigration normallylasts about 4-8weeks. The mothrests in dark areasduring the day andcome out in fullforce at night.

It’s bestto try to sealany obviouso p e n i n g s ,par t i cu la r lyaround win-dows and doors. Also, reduce lightingat night in and around the home dur-ing flights. This includes turning offall unnecessary lights or substitutingnon-attractive yellow lights. Althoughthe moths avoid daylight, they areattracted to point-sources of light atnight.

Although the moths can be con-siderable nuisances at times, mothsdo not feed or lay eggs in the home.

Insecticides have little or noeffect in control-

ling Millers.Furthermore, new

moths thatmigrate intothe area night-

ly will rap-idly replaceany mothskilled.

The most effective

removal meth-ods are swat-ting, vacuum-

ing, or trapping.An easy trap

to make is to sus-pend a light bulb

over a partial-ly filled buck-

et of water(soapy water

r e p o r t e d l yworks best).

Moths attract-ed to the light

often will fallinto the water and

be killed.Clean up any dead moths as

soon as possible. Whenlarge numbers die inyour home,there may bea smallo d o rprob-lem ifyou do notvacuum them upbefore the fat intheir bodies turns rancid.

If you have any questions, callTech. Sgt. Edward Seeman or Airman1st Class Danielle Morse in the envi-ronmental controls office at 556-7754.

(Information courtesy of 21stCivil Engineer Squadron PestControl)

Miller moth invasion!What are Miller moths?

Miller moth is the term givento any type of moth that is particu-larly abundant in and around homes.In the eastern half of Colorado, thecommon Miller is the ArmyCutworm, Euxoa Auxiliaris.

The wings of the moths arecovered with fine scales that easilyrub off. These scales reminded peo-ple of the dusty flour that coveredthe clothing of millworkers, ormillers.

Where do Miller moths comefrom?

Spring flights of miller moths,moving east to west across the east-ern half of the state, originate frommoths that developed across easternColorado and probably as far as theborder areas of Wyoming, Nebraska,and Kansas.

Why do Colorado Millersmigrate?

No one is sure why ArmyCutworms, the “Colorado Miller,”migrate to the mountains in the sum-mer. One likely explanation is thatthe mountains reliably provide anabundance of summer flowers, asource of nectar they need as food.The relatively cool temperatures of

the higher elevations may be lessstressful to the moths, allowing themto conserve energy and live longer.

How long do the spring flightslast?

During outbreak years, Millermoth flights may last five to sixweeks, generally starting in late Mayor early June. They tend to be mostsevere for only two to three weeks.

How do Millers get indoors?Miller moths avoid daylight

and seek shelter before daybreak.Ideally, daytime shelters are darkand tight. Small cracks in doorwaysof homes, garages, and cars makeperfect hiding spots. Often, manymoths may be found shelteredtogether in particularly good shel-ters.

At night, the moths emergefrom the shelters to resume theirmigratory flight. Since cracks oftencontinue into the living space of ahome (or a garage, car, etc.), awrong turn may lead them indoors,instead of outside.

(Courtesy of Colorado StateUniversity Cooperative ExtensionEntomologists )

Miller moths at a glance

News

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 20036 News

Without warning, the public address system inthe U.S. Northern Command’s headquarters buildingblared, “This is an exercise. The Department ofHomeland Security reports a suspected radiologicaldispersal device explosion south of downtown Seattleat 1900 Zulu. USNORTHCOM personnel should pre-pare to report to operations centers.”

With this announcement, people at United StatesNorthern Command launched into the most compre-hensive terrorism response exercise ever undertaken inthe United States — Top Officials 2, or TOPOFF 2.

Since the command’s activation in October 2002,USNORTHCOM has participated in numerous exer-cises to educate, train, and exercise the headquartersstaff and component commands and to serve as plat-forms to enhance the essential relationships across thebroad range of government agencies involved inhomeland security.

“TOPOFF 2 is not a USNORTHCOM-sponsoredexercise, but we are actively participating just as wewould for a real-world event,” said Marine Col. GenePino, Director of Training and Exercises forUSNORTHCOM. “Any exercise opportunity for sucha new command is a great training opportunity, astoday’s exercises lay the foundation for tomorrow’soperational successes.”

TOPOFF 2 is sponsored by the U.S. Departmentsof Homeland Security and State, and is designed to

provide training for top federal, state, and localresponders, and demonstrate coordinated national cri-sis and consequence management capabilities inresponse to a weapons of mass destruction event.

According to Pino, military support of civil crisisand consequence management activities generally fallsinto two categories: areas where Department ofDefense has a unique military capability; and timeswhen a catastrophic event overwhelms the ability ofcivil authorities to respond alone.

“USNORTHCOM’s role in domestic contingen-cies is to support the lead federal agency responding toa particular incident, and we are using TOPOFF 2 asan opportunity to exercise our readiness and capabili-ty to provide that support,” Pino said.

USNORTHCOM is participating in the exercise

with a headquarters battle staff, component commandresponse cells, and limited deployment of coordinatingofficials to other governmental operations centers.

“Participation in TOPOFF 2 allows the commandto continue to exercise and train as it builds towardsfull operational capability,” said Pino, “so that we caneffectively function as part of the multi-layered local,state and federal, and military effort to protect ournation.”

USNORTHCOM’s structure, which includes aheadquarters staff and joint task forces, gives theDepartment of Defense the means to effectively appor-tion its joint forces to not only support its commit-ments overseas but to respond to an incident at home.

(Information courtesy of NORAD/U.S. NorthernCommand Public Affairs)

Photos by Staff Sgt. Larry HolmesFrom the Situational Awareness Room, battlestaff personnel at U.S. Northern Command partic-ipate in the Top Officials 2, or TOPOFF 2, exercise.

USNORTHCOM takes part in terrorism response excercise

Army Lt. Col. Jay Marts, left, Current Operations Group for USNORTHCOM, meets with local media in theSituational Awareness Room to discuss NORAD’s and USNORTHCOM’s roles and the support providedduring the TOPOFF 2 exercise.

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www.peterson.af.mil News

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1,the first artificial satellite. The satellite itself wasn’tlarge, but it was gigantic in significance. Its launchsignaled the start of the space race — a race that cap-tured the attention of some of the most brilliant mindsof that time. Dr. David Finkleman was one of thosebrilliant minds.

“I’m a child of Sputnik,” said Finkleman, ChiefTechnical Officer and Director of Analysis for NorthAmerican Aerospace Defense Command, U.S.Northern Command, and U.S. Strategic Command(West). “I was entering high school when Sputnik wentup, and there was a big call around the country forpeople to get into space and aerospace.”

Finkleman answered that call. After 41 years and8 months of military and civilian service, he was hon-ored recently at a retirement ceremony in the HartingerBuilding Auditorium here.

This isn’t the first time he has retired. His offi-cial retirement was Nov. 3, 2001, but the Secretary ofthe Air Force called him back to service on an emer-gency term appointment due to the Sept. 11 attacks,and the standup of USNORTHCOM.

As chief technical officer and director of analy-sis, Finkleman, led an organization of U.S. andCanadian military and civilian personnel responsiblefor all analytical and technical matters encompassingall U.S. military satellite systems, space surveillance,ballistic missile warning and defense, and all aero-space sovereignty and control capabilities of theUnited States and Canada.

Finkleman left active duty in 1973 to join theNavy High Energy Laser Project in Washington, D.C.He maintained his association with the military as amember of the Air Force Reserve, retiring as a colonelin 1993.

In March 1983, President Ronald Reaganannounced to the public his intent to embark on aStrategic Defense Initiative program to counter theSoviet missile threat.

Finkleman was one of those whose vision andhard work made that current technology possible. He

was soon named the first director of kinetic energyweapons in the Strategic Defense InitiativeOrganization in Washington, D.C.

With the creation of the United States SpaceCommand in 1985, Finkleman realized another dream.“I went to D.C. in 1973, and worked for the next 14years to try and get back to Colorado Springs,” he said.

Finkleman said the experience that will stay withhim longer than anything else is being in CheyenneMountain with Gen. Ralph E. Eberhart, Commanderin Chief, NORAD and Commander USNORTHCOM,on Sept. 11, 2001.

“We were in an exercise, so we were there any-way;” Finkleman said, “I was in the command post. Iwas there when everything happened and whenGeneral Eberhart came to the mountain, all through

getting all the airplanes out of the air and getting thealert interceptors out, I was right there by his side onthe battle staff.”

Finkleman’s job was to advise the commander.“It was like I was born for that day,” he said.“Everything I ever learned everything I ever knew, allthe experience I ever had, was brought to bear on thatday.”

Finkleman referred to himself as a “child ofSputnik.” Though Sputnik 1’s orbit was momentous, itlasted only three weeks, Finkleman’s legacy spansmore than four decades. Certainly, Sputnik would beproud.

(Information courtesy of NORAD/U.S. NorthernCommand Public Affairs)

Senior executive service official retires after nearly 42 years

Photo by Staff Sgt. Larry HolmesGen. Ralph E. Eberhart, Commander in Chief, NORAD, and Commander USNORTHCOM, presents Dr.David Finkleman a shadow box containing the U.S. and Canadian flags during Finkleman’s retirementceremony recently.

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 20038 News Briefs

STREET STRIPINGA contractor began re-striping all of the base

streets Saturday. The repainting of all of the crosswalksand stop bars on base continues. Drivers on base needto use caution around these areas. Painting crosswalkswill take about 30 days to complete. Direct questionsand concerns to Steve Durand at 556-4952.

SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAININGLife Skills conducts Suicide/Violence Prevention

training today and Friday at the base auditorium. Thetimes are today at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.,and Friday at 6 a.m., 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Eachbriefing will last approximately one half hour. This isrequired annual training. If you have attended trainingsince January, you are not required to attend this brief-ing. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. DeirdreMorgan at 556-7804.

IMMUNIZATIONS CLINIC CLOSUREThe Immunizations Clinic closes at 2 p.m. Friday

for a mandatory Commander’s Call. Call 556-1118 ifyou have any questions.

‘USED CAR CORNER’ LOCATIONThe Peterson Air Force Base Used Car Corner,

aka “Lemon Lot,” has been relocated from the EntFederal Credit Union Parking Lot to the lot adjacent toBuilding 625 and the Auto Skills Center. The locationis on Otis Street, between Hamilton and Ent avenues.

The fee for placing a car in the lot is $5 for twoweeks. Each vehicle requires a valid vehicle registra-tion, valid insurance, and a Department of Defensebase decal. Call the Auto Skills Center at 556-4481, ifyou have any questions.

HOME ALONE TRAINING Peterson Air Force Base has devised Youth

Supervision guidelines recommending that childrenages 10 and 11 years attend a two-hour Home AloneTraining workshop, to learn about being safe, taking

care of yourself and your home, problem solvingskills, first aid, and more before staying at home with-out supervision for up to two hours. For information,call Dr. Karen Kirshenbaum at 556-7220. To sign up,call the Youth Center at 556-7220.

FISHER HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPSANNOUNCED

The Peterson Air Force Base Commissary recent-ly announced the winners of the 2003 DefenseCommissary Agency/Fisher House Scholarships.Peterson’s three winners of $1,500 scholarships areJohnathan Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Clyde,retired U.S. Navy; Brianna Schneider, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Randall Schneider, U.S. Air Force; andJoseph Veres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Veres, retiredU.S. Air Force. A Scholarship Presentation Ceremonyis at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the 21st Space WingHeadquarters to honor winners. Col. Diann Latham,21st Space Wing Vice Commander, will present schol-arship certificates to the winners.

COMMISSION SOLICITS FEEDBACKThe Joint Commission on Accreditation of

Healthcare Organizations will conduct an accredita-tion survey of the 10th Medical Group June 2-6 toevaluate the organization’s compliance with nationallyestablished Joint Commission standards.

Anyone believing he or she has pertinent andvalid information about quality-of-care issues and thesafety of the environment in which care is providedmay request a public information interview with thecommission’s field representatives. Requests for aninterview must be made in writing no later than fiveworking days before the survey begins. The requestalso must indicate the nature of the information to beprovided at the interview. Requests should beaddressed to: Division of Accreditation Operations,Office of Quality Monitoring, Joint Commission onAccreditation of Healthcare Organizations, One

Renaissance Boulevard, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, 60181.Requests can be faxed to (630) 792-5636, or e-mailedto complaint@jcaho.org. The Joint Commission willacknowledge such requests in writing by telephone,and will inform the organization of the request for anyinterview. The organization will, in turn, notify theinterviewee of the date, time, and place of the meeting.

PARENT-TEEN DRIVING SEMINARA Parent-Teen Driving Seminar will be 5:30-

7:30 p.m. June 18 in the R.P. Lee Youth Center train-ing room. Instruction on driving laws and licensingwill be presented. The seminar is free, but seating islimited to 60 persons. Make reservations by June 17.Call the Auto Skills Center at 556-4881 for more infor-mation or to register.

FEDERAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVES AVAILABLE MAY 29

Representatives from Blue Cross/Blue Shield,Kaiser Permanente, Mail Handlers’ Benefit Plan, andPacifiCare will be available to meet with federalemployees on matters/issues concerning their healthinsurance coverage 9-10:30 a.m., May 29, at theCivilian Personnel Flight training room.Appointments are not necessary. For more informa-tion, call Beverly Sagapolutele at 556-7073.

UNITS NEEDED TO HOST BONE MARROW REGISTRATION DRIVES

Organizations and groups are needed to host aunit or base-wide registration drive to recruit potentiallife-saving bone marrow donors for the C.W. BillYoung Department of Defense Marrow DonorProgram. Hosting a drive is an important, worthwhileevent that takes minimal time and effort. For details,call Master Sgt. Kristin Clark at 556-3152, or e-mailkristin.clark@peterson.af.mil.

Protestant Worship Services:Liturgical Service, 8:15 a.m.

Traditional General Protestant Service, 11 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m.

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

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

Reconciliation Saturdays, 4 p.m.

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

chapel programs.

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By Sharon L. HartmanArmy Space Command Public Affairs

What began as two ladiesdesiring an outing with their chil-dren, quickly turned into 17Army Space Command membersand their families teaming up forthe smallest member of theranks.

Anjoleen Baca, ElectronicsEngineer, and Cassandra Shigley,a Telecomm Specialist with theWideband Gapfiller, decided toparticipate in the March ofDimes annual WalkAmerica as achance to do something togetherwith their children. They had justdecided to invite other membersof their section, when Lt. Col.Robert King, ARSPACECommand Chief of OperationsDivision, asked them if theywould open it up to the entirecommand, and coordinate a teameffort.

Baca, a volunteer with the RonaldMcDonald house, and no stranger tocharity fundraising, took on the mission.

“The March of Dimes is an organ-ization that focuses on prenatal, prema-ture, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unitprograms,” said Baca. “As a team, weneeded to sponsor an AmbassadorFamily.

“We looked first within the com-mand to see if we could sponsor one ofour own as our Ambassador family.

Unfortunately, in the only one that wecould find, the father was deployed, sothe family had left the area to be withother family members.

“Since I volunteer with the RonaldMcDonald House, I knew we would beable to find a family there, and that ishow we found our Ambassador family,the Umdens.”

The Umden baby thus became thesmallest member of the ranks.

After an emergency caesarean sec-tion, William Umden was born nine-

weeks early to Emily and Gerry Umdenof Pueblo, Colo. He was taken toMemorial Hospital in Colorado Springs,Colo., where he stayed for nearly amonth in the NICU.

Unable to make the daily drivewhile recuperating from the caesareansection, and unsure of how to afford thecost of staying in Colorado Springs, theUmden’s turned to the RonaldMcDonald House, and that’s whereBaca found them.

With the Ambassador family

selected, Baca started the processof recruiting members of ArmySpace Command to participate.Each participant had to find peo-ple who would sponsor him orher with a donation. In additionto that, Baca sold candy bars andextra team ARSPACE T-shirts tobe added to the overall donation.

“We had never done thisbefore, so we didn’t know what toexpect, but set a goal of 10 walk-ers and $1,000,” said Baca.

“I was also informed, that inthe 33 years they have done thewalk in Colorado Springs, this isthe first year that the Army hashad a team.”

In the end, 17 walkers, bothsoldiers and civilians, plus manyfamily members, took on thechallenge of either the 2.5-mile orthe 5-mile walk with the ArmySpace Headquarters andHeadquarters Company guideleading the way.

A total of $1,144 was raised forthe March of Dimes.

Unfortunately, little William andhis parents were unable to make it to thewalk, because William ended up back inthe hospital the night before with afever.

On a good note, the littlest “sol-dier” was only battling a new tooth thistime, but the money raised by the ArmySpace team will assist him in the biggerbattles he has yet to face.

Team Army Space marches for the tiniest soldier

US Army Space Command photoSoldiers and family members of Army Space Command pose for a Team Army Spacephoto under the WalkAmerica Banner for the March of Dimes fund-raising event. Moneyraised by Team Army Space went to help a child born prematurely.

News

The following real-life events with real individu-als from around the Peterson Complex are to informyou of crimes, accidents, and events occurring on base.The following entries are from hundreds recorded inthe Peterson Police Blotter:

**Editor’s note: Although the Space Observerstaff may make light of some blotter entries, the intentis to call attention to our security and law enforcementconcerns. However, rest assured, our professionalSecurity Forces treat each incident seriously.MOTORCYCLE MADNESS - May 8A government employee reported a minor accident atthe Fitness Center, where a motorcycle ridden by amilitary member smacked into a parked vehicle, andwas leaking fuel. Base fuels arrived and cleaned upthe spilled fuel. Seems the motorcycle was illegallyparking and ran into the parked car, scratching themotorcycle’s right rear view mirror and exhaust pipe.The unsuspecting car suffered a dent and multiplescratches to the driver’s front door. The bonking bikerwas cited for an illegally parked vehicle, and remindedthat a motorcycle’s brakes are on its handlebars.MEDICAL RESPONSE #1 - May 8Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AmericanMedical Response services responded to the FitnessCenter, where a military member was complaining of apossibly hyper-extended left knee. AMR personneltransported the individual to Memorial Hospital for fur-ther treatment.EAGLE EYES - SUSPICIOUS INDIVIDUAL - May 8A military member reported to Security Forces a sus-picious female taking notes outside the North Gateadjacent to Platte Avenue. The female stated she waswaiting for a friend, and was just writing in a notebook.The female’s friend arrived and they departed in thedirection of the Space Village. The Air Force Office ofSpecial Investigations was contacted, and accom-plished a Talon Report on the incident.THIEF BURGLES BROWN BOMBER - May 8Security Forces responded to Envision Xpress, wherea civilian employee reported that a tall Caucasian malehad stolen a jacket. The employee stated that the sus-pect entered the store and asked about purchasing anA2 Brown Bomber Jacket. The individual went to theback, and tried the jacket on. The individual next askedabout trying on a large fleece sweater. By the time theemployee returned with the sweater, the thief had jet-ted with the jacket. Anyone seeing a tall guy sportinga new jacket is encouraged to contact 21st SFS.MEDICAL RESPONSE #2 - May 9Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AMRresponded to the Space Warning System Control facil-ity, where a contract civilian was having difficultiesbreathing. AMR personnel transported the individual toMemorial Hospital for further treatment.ASSISTANCE RENDERED - May 9Security Forces at the West Gate rendered assistanceto a military family member whose car was overheat-

ing. The Fire Department responded due to radiatorfluid and engine oil leaking from the vehicle, andcleaned up the spill. A local towing company removedthe leaking locomotor from the installation.STINKY STEALER PURLOINS PERFUME - May 9Security Forces responded to the Base Exchange,where a civilian employee was detaining a retired mil-itary family member for shoplifting a bottle of women’sperfume valued at $36. The thief was transported toSecurity Forces headquarters to be turned over toColorado Springs Police Department. The sponsorstated she was unaware that her daughter had takenthe cologne, which raises the question, “If the sponsorwas aware, wouldn’t the theft have been prevented?”HARASSING HOOLIGAN? #1 - May 9Security Forces responded to Dormitory 1270, wherea military member reported possibly harassing behav-ior. She stated that another military member had fol-lowed her from the base library to her room. When sheasked the individual to leave, he placed his foot at thedoor, preventing her from closing it. Security Forcesbegan searching for the individual, and his FirstSergeant was briefed on the complaint. The individualwas later interviewed by Security Forces, and statedhe did not mean to frighten the complainant. He wasadvised not to contact the individual, and to meet withhis First Sergeant.VANDALIZED VEHICLE - May 9Security Forces responded to a report of vehicle dam-age in the parking lot of the BX. A civilian employeereturned to his 1987 Jeep Wrangler after work, anddiscovered baby powder and soap on the seats. Heidentified a civilian as a possible suspect. SecurityForces recommended the individual file a report withthe CSPD.BACK & BONK - May 9Security Forces responded to a minor accident involv-ing two government vehicles in the parking lot of theTransportation Compound. A civilian employee wasbacking a van out of a parking space when it struck aparked car. Investigation revealed that, due to a blindspot, no spotter, and inadequate clearing, the carcould not have been seen in the van’s mirrors.Damage to the van consisted of a dent and paint trans-fer on the right rear quarter panel. The car sustained apaint transfer on the left rear bumper.SUSPECTED SOUSED CIVILIAN #1 - May 9Security Forces at the West Gate had stopped a civil-ian driver during 100 percent ID checks, when officersdetected a strong smell of alcohol. When asked for hisidentification, the loopy looney handed over his per-sonal credit card. CSPD arrived to take over the situa-tion with the civilian. A passenger took custody of thevehicle, and removed it from the installation.SUSPECTED SOUSED CIVILIAN #2 - May 11Security Forces at the North Gate reported a car hadattempted to enter the inbound lane while the gate wasclosed. The vehicle had run over two cones, and wouldnot yield when requested to stop. The vehicle wasstopped and jurisdiction was turned over to the ElPaso County Sheriff’s Office, who initiated field sobri-ety measures and detained the driver for Suspicion ofDriving under the Influence. With permission from thedriver, Security Forces moved the vehicle from theNorth Gate to the Space Village Parking Lot.HARASSING HOOLIGAN? #2 - May 11A military member reported possible harassment toSecurity Forces. She stated she expressed no interestin a relationship with another military member, but that

he was persistent in the matter. She further stated theharassment had occurred on and off the installation.The individual was advised to file a report throughCSPD if this has occurred off the installation. Attemptsto contact the subject of the complaint met with nega-tive results, but his First Sergeant was contacted andbriefed on the complaint.GAS & GO - May 12Security Forces responded to the Shoppette, where anemployee reported that a patron in a white NissanMaxima had driven off without paying for gasoline.When apprehended by Security Forces, the individualsin the vehicle both indicated they thought the otherperson was paying for the gasoline, and it was a mis-communication on who was paying (oh, yeah?). Theywere escorted back to the Shoppette, and the gasolinewas paid for.PROFANITY IN THE PARK - May 12Security Forces responded to the skate park area inbase housing, where a military member reported thathis daughter was playing at the park when she washarassed, and abusive language was directed at herby another child. She then departed the park area andwent home. Her father returned to the park and askedthe subject what had been said, and asked his nameand sponsor’s name. He called Security Forces withhis complaint, and accompanied his daughter andanother witness to the Security Forces facility to makestatements. Contact was made with the subject’ssponsor and the sponsor’s First Sergeant.MISSING FLAG - May 14Security Forces responded to NORAD Headquarters,where a military member reported he had noticed theflag in one of the offices was missing from its location.He had sent e-mails to personnel asking whoever mayhave taken the flag to please return it, but ended withnegative results.CLUMSY WITH CLASSIFIED - May 14Security Forces responded to a possible security inci-dent at the Base Destruction Facility. A civilian employ-ee of the facility reported that, while opening a burnbag, he noticed there were top-secret messagesmixed in with secret messages. He astutely knew thattop-secret messages are not allowed to be in a bagwith secret messages, and are to be dropped off byappointment only. The incident is under investigation.MEDICAL RESPONSE #3 - May 14Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AMRresponded to base housing, where a military familymember requested assistance for her 3-year-old sonwho possibly had bronchitis. AMR personnel trans-ported the child to Memorial Hospital for further treat-ment.AN ‘ALARMING’TREND:In addition to these entries, there continue to be toomany alarm activations on base. Among those notedby Security Forces this week were two involving doorsthat were held open, accidental triggering of alarms bypersonnel, and people not using proper procedureswhen entering or exiting facilities. Other responsesinvolved malfunctioning alarms.

** If you have any information on a crime, reportit to Security Forces at 556-4000.

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CROSS INTO THE BLUE

And that’s just the beginning. Once you enlist, you’ll also receive a good starting salary with regular payraises, tax-free housing and food allowances. Not to mention opportunities for higher education and fullretirement benefits after 20 years of service. Visit our Web site at AIRFORCE.COM or call 1-800-423-USAF.

The 21st Space Wing Supplement to AFI

31-204 states “Failure to wear seatbelts while

operating a motor vehicle, or failure to have pas-

sengers wear seatbelts while riding in a motor

vehicle – the vehicle operator will receive a 30-

day suspension/revocation of installation driving

privileges.”

During the “Click It or Ticket” mobiliza-

tion, military police will intensify enforcement

of child passenger safety laws, seat belt laws and

impaired driving laws by working with 21st SFS

to set up checkpoints on 21st SW installations.

Drivers failing to restrain themselves and their

child passengers will be ticketed according to the

law.

(Courtesy of 21st Space Wing Safety

Office)

Click It or Ticket

WELCOME TO THE AIR FORCE

Armed Forces Week 2003Commentary: We are part of a great community!

Local community members and organizations team up to support the military

By Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clarke21st Space Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant

Colorado Springs really stepped up and took the time torecognize the contributions of our military people from allservices this past week. Armed Forces week was May 11-17this year, and the red carpet was rolled out for all our militaryservices and local installations.

The Chamber of Commerce put on a stellar luncheon forthe area’s best from Peterson Air Force Base, including peoplefrom NORAD/Northern Command, Air Force SpaceCommand, the 21 Space Wing, to include CheyenneMountain Air Force Station, and a host of associate units.Military members from Fort Carson, Schriever Air ForceBase, and the United States Air Force Academy were also rec-ognized.

The top 12 military personnel in the local area were rec-ognized on May 14 at a Broadmoor Hotel luncheon. Thesepeople competed against all personnel of their service, toinclude Guard and Reserve personnel, from their respectiveservice and were selected as the best of the best. From them,three winners were announced. They were: Army Spc.Mathew G. Thomas, Tech. Sgt. James Robinson, and Army

Sgt. 1st Class Mark A. Lawson. What a great program andrecognition for our military members.

Then on May 15, The U.S. Air Force Band of theRockies put on a phenomenal concert in honor of our veter-ans and our nominees. Another resounding event that goteveryone on their feet as they remembered tunes from pastwar campaigns. We are part of a great community!

On Saturday, the Interquest-Rotary sponsored “Join-R-Forces” day at Memorial Park, where an estimated 2,000-pluspeople came out to recognize our troops from all area instal-lations. One hundred troops, representing different servicesand installations, were all presented medallions for their serv-ice. The medallion held a coin representing a military tradi-tion. “These 100 people represented literally thousands oflocal troops we wanted to thank,” said Tony Fagnant, a Rotaryofficial.

To mimic TV commercials, it could be said that thecoins cost money, the program in the park costs money, butthe proud smiles on the faces of the 100 people were price-less.

Overall it was a fabulous week, capped off by numerousceremonies in the area recognizing the commitment of ourmilitary members. It is nice to be part of a community and anation that knows where its freedom came from, how it ismaintained, and how we will protect our futures.

If someone thanks you for your service, be sure toacknowledge them. For it’s obvious the people of ColoradoSprings care about our country, its military, and its militarypeople. Thanks to all for your service. Thanks to all in ourlocal community who made this Armed Forces Week a greatone!

‘Best of the Best’award winners

Army Spc. Mathew G. Thomas,759th Military Police Battalion,Fort Carson

Tech. Sgt. James P. Robinson,10th Communications Squadron,U.S. Air Force Academy

Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark A.Lawson, Combined Intelligenceand Fusion Center, Peterson AirForce Base

Photos by Staff Sgt.Lawrence M. Holmes

Photos by G. Dennis PlummerAbove: One hundred troops representing different ser-vices and installations were presented medallions for theirservice.Below: Staff Sgt. Levi Wilson (left), his dog Endy, and StaffSgt. Bruce Estepe (right), answer questions for the crowdafter a military working dog demonstration.

Community members take an up-close look at a CH-47D Chinook helicopter from Fort Carson’s7th/158th Aviation Regiment. The helicopter display was one of many military attractions at theInterquest-Rotary-sponsored “Join-R-Forces” Day at Memorial Park Saturday.

A bald eagle spreads its wings for spectators. Theeagle was presented by Hawk Quest, a division ofDiscovery Animal Kingdom.

Civil Air Patrol mem-bers post the colorsfor Join R Forces Daycelebrations.

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S E R V I C EThis Week

TTooddaayy� Common Sense Parenting, 10a.m.-noon, at the Peterson AirForce Base Library

FFrriiddaayy� Deployed Spouse Social, 10a.m., at the Family SupportCenter

SSaattuurrddaayy� Synchronized swimming,every Saturday, 8-10 a.m., at theAquatics Center� White water rafting, everyweekend, with OutdoorRecreation

SSuunnddaayy� Bowling Center closedSundays and Mondays

Memorial Day� Aquatics Center, Auto SkillsCenter, Bowling Center,Community Activites Center,Enlisted Club, Officers’ Club,and Outdoor Recreation areclosed.

WWeeddnneessddaayy� Story Time, 10:15 a.m., at theBase Library� Oriental Food Buffet, 5-7 p.m.,at the Enlisted Club� Money Smart, 11 a.m.-12:30p.m., at the Family SupportCenter� Small Business, 8 a.m.-noon,at the Family Support Center� Mongolian Barbecue, 6-8p.m., at the Officers’ Club

HHeellppffuull NNuummbbeerrss� Family 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

This Week

By Lt. Col. Teresa WheelerInvolved Parents Group Chairperson

May is Provider AppreciationMonth, recognizing those individuals,Early Childhood Education Teachers,who care for children at the many facil-ities and homes here on Peterson. Thisincludes the two Child DevelopmentCenters, known as CDC Main and theCDC Annex, the Youth Center and indi-vidual homes certified for Home Care.

In addition to child care providersat each location, the Peterson programrelies on staff members to ensure thefacilities and child development pro-grams run smoothly. Team Pete is fortu-nate to have programs for children rang-ing from 6 weeks to 12 years old. CDCsprovide up to 50 hours of care per weekfor children between the ages of 6 weeksto 5 years old.

The Youth Center has before- and

after-school programs for childrenbetween the ages of 5 to 12, and a part-day enrichment preschool program forchildren 3-5 years old. The Home CareProgram provides care for up to six chil-dren per home, between 6 weeks and 12years old.

The Involved Parents Group decid-ed to thank the ECE teachers and staffmembers by holding two primary activ-ities during the month of May. The firstactivity was a dinner, held May 9 at thePeterson AFB Officers’ Club, to recog-nize and honor those providing homecare.

The event featured a dinner, high-lighted by a videotape presentation, andrecognizing the Home Care Provider ofthe Year, Anna Centeno.

For a second event, the InvolvedParents group prepared lunch Tuesdayfor the ECE teachers and staff at theYouth Center and CDC facilities. In

addition to lunch, each person receiveda small pewter apple shaped key chainwith the inscription, “Those who careteach.” The lunch also featured a prizedrawing.

The lunch and drawing were smallgestures to say, “thank you” to thosewho play an important role in the livesof Team Pete’s children. The InvolvedParents Group is grateful for the care theECE teachers provide.

The Involved Parents Group gen-erated a tremendous amount of supportto thank those who care for Team Pete’schildren. Parents volunteered their timeto prepare baked goods, create flyers,and help prepare the 140 lunches for theevent. Several parents donated gift cer-tificates and other prizes used in thedrawing.

Even deployed parents wereinvolved by sending funds to supportthis year’s activities.

Recognizing those who care, teach

By Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Peterson’s Home Care Providerof the Year was announced at a din-ner May 9 at the Peterson Air ForceBase Officers’ Club. Anna Centenohas been a Family Child CareProvider for two years and currentlycares for six children in her home.She has two school-age children ofher own.

This is the second year in a rowthat Centeno has been named theProvider of the Year.

“She was shocked, but excited

about her win,” said Tracy Bovasso,Family Child Care Coordinator.

Centeno enjoys working with-children, and providing child careservices on Peterson. She would def-initely recommend it to others as agreat way to earn extra income,while still being home for her family.

Along with recognition asPeterson’s Home Care Provider ofthe Year, she received an all-expense-paid trip to Buffalo, N.Y. to attendthis year’s Air Force Family ChildCare Conference, and the NationalFamily Child Care Conference inJuly.

Centeno is Home Care Provider of the Year

Photo by Roberta McDonaldPeterson’s Home Care Provider of the Year,Anna Centeno, is presented with the awardby 21st Mission Support Group DeputyCommander, Lt. Col. Russell Porter.

ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENUSaturday

Brunch:Creole Shrimp

Savory Baked ChickenSwedish Meatballs

AsparagusCreamed Corn

SquashBaked Potatoes

Noodles Jefferson

SundayBrunch:

Cantonese SpareribsMustard ChickenOven-Fried FishBroccoli Combo

County Style TomatoesPeas

Macaroni and CheeseBoiled Egg Noodles

Sweet Potatoes

Lunch:Baked Stuff Fish

Pot RoastRoast Loin of

PorkCauliflower

ComboGreen Beans w/

MushroomsOven-Browned

PotatoesSteamed Rice

Dinner:Chili Mac

Southern FriedChicken

Beef CannelloniFrench-Style

PeasGlazed Carrots

Mashed PotatoesSquash

MondayLunch:

Salmon CakesTeriyaki ChickenVeal ParmesanFried Cabbage

SuccotashParsley Buttered

PotatoesFilipino Rice

Dinner:Country Captain

ChickenTurkey A La King

MeatloafMustard GreensOkra and Tomato

GumboSteamed Rice

Mashed Potatoes

TuesdayLunch:CantoneseSpareribsSzechwanChicken

Beef Stir FryCabbageCarrots

Vegetable Stir FryParsley-Buttered

PotatoesPork-Fried Rice

Dinner:BarbequedSpareribs

Lemon HerbedChicken

Stuffed PorkChops

CauliflowerCombo

Mexican CornSteamed Rice

ScallopedPotatoes

Wednesday

TodayLunch:

Liver with OnionsOrange Spiced Pork

ChopTempura Fried Fish

BroccoliPeas and Carrots

Steamed RiceRissole Potatoes

Dinner:Pepper SteakMr. Z's Baked

ChickenGinger Pot RoastMixed Vegetables

Green BeansSteamed Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Lunch:Beef Corn Pie

Seafood NewburgVeal Paprika Steaks

Mustard GreensHarvard Beets

PotatoesPea and Pepper Rice

Dinner:Yankee Pot RoastSimmered Corned

BeefPineapple Chicken

Fried CabbageCarrots

Mashed PotatoesBlack-Eyed Peas

Friday

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The 4th Space Control Squadronwas one of the Holloman Air Force Baseunits honored May 3 in a “WelcomeHome” parade put on by the city ofAlamogordo, N.M.

The 4th SPCS deployed 56 mem-bers to two separate forward locations insupport of Operation Iraqi Freedom.The 4th’s mission is to provide spacecommunications and data relay capabil-ities to theater commanders.

The parade also honored Pfc.Joseph Hudson, Alamogordo’s home-town hero, and one of the seven prison-ers of war from Fort Bliss, Texas, freedduring the war in Iraq. Also featuredwas Holloman’s 8th Fighter Squadron,the F-117 unit that dropped the firstbombs on Baghdad, and many of theother local units who deployed to sup-port them.

The 4th SPCS redeployed toHolloman two weeks ago. Some mem-bers had been overseas since beforeChristmas.

“It was a privilege to be able to

make a contribution,” said Lt. Col.James Wolf, 4th SPCS Commander.“But we’re equally happy to have every-body home safe and well. There weresome very happy families waiting forthose homebound aircraft to touchdown.”

(Article courtesy of the 4th SpaceControl Squadron)

4th SPCS honored duringwelcome home parade

Team Pete kicks off‘Read to Lead’ programBy Staff Sgt. Shane Sharp21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Team Pete members have anopportunity to broaden their hori-zons as airmen in the world's great-est Air Force as Peterson’s Read toLead program kicks off May 28,4:30 p.m., at the Education Center.

“The idea behind Read toLead was to establish a book clubof sorts with the focus of readingbooks from the Chief of Staff of theAir Force's reading list and thendiscussing the books in a friendlyenvironment,” said Master Sgt.Laura Velasquez, 21st Space WingCareer Assistance Advisor. “Theresult will be a relaxed, fun way ofincreasing professional develop-ment.”

According to Velasquez, Readto Lead is open to all military andcivilian personnel.

“Read to Lead can be a greatprogram no matter what your posi-tion in the Air Force is,” saidVelasquez.

“It can help airmen and newofficers get to know the Air Forceand what it’s all about as well ashelp senior NCOs and officersexpand their knowledge,” she said.

“The best part is that every-one will benefit from the discus-sion of Air Force topics amongstdifferent ranks and career fields,”said Velasquez.

The Read to Lead group willmeet twice a month to go overbooks on the list. We will determineour initial book to read on the 28May.

The CSAF ProfessionalReading Program began with for-mer CSAF General RonaldFogleman in 1996 to develop acommon frame of referenceamong Air Force members – offi-cers, enlisted, and civilians – tohelp them become better, moreeffective advocates of air andspace power.

As part of the DevelopingAirmen Core Competencies, thereading list recommends books toall Air Force members that: deliverinsights into Air Force history; ana-lyze ongoing conflicts and theirfuture relevance; furnish organiza-tional and leadership success sto-ries; and provide lessons learnedfrom recent conflicts.

General Michael Ryan andnow Gen. John P. Jumper havewholeheartedly embraced and con-tinued the Professional ReadingProgram.

“Developing Airmen is at theheart of sustaining the greatestcombat capability in the world,”said Chief of Staff of the Air Force,Gen. John P. Jumper. “The ultimatesource of air and space combatcapability resides in the men andwomen of the United States AirForce.”

“We owe it to ourselves tocontinue our professional develop-ment to continue to hone our quali-ty edge,” he added.

Individuals interested in Readto Lead should contact Master Sgt.Laura Velasquez at 556-4824 orTech. Sgt. Kevin Allen at 556-4940for more information.

Photos Staff Sgt. Chad OheloLt. Col. James Wolf (second from the left) leads the way with Staff Sgt. NicoleTucker serving as guide as the 4th SPCS steps off in unison, marking thebeginning of festivities at Alamogordo's Welcome Home Parade.

Master Sgt. Gerd Scheller is wel-comed home from his deployment byhis youngest daughter, Sonja. Sonja,still holding the sign she made forhim, is 5 years old and was happy tohave her Dad home safe and sound.

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 200316 Commentary

By Maj. Bob Winters 821st Security Forces Squadron Commander

At every level, leaders and supervisors need toprepare their subordinates for greater responsibilitiesand challenges. They should actively identify oppor-tunities for subordinates to reach the next level andassist in their development to guarantee success.Everyone has room to grow professionally, and leader-ship involvement can make it happen.

I personally experienced this as a captain AirForce ROTC instructor at the University of Virginia.My previous assignments had been very people-ori-ented, since I led Security Forces flights performingbase law enforcement and security. In AFROTC, how-ever, my supervisor further directed my developmentby introducing me to Quality Air Force and the respon-sibility of managing our administrative staff, in addi-tion to teaching. Through this, I discovered essentialelements of long-term planning and concrete methods

of managing administration that made me a moreeffective leader and manager.

I greatly benefited from supervisory guidanceand was provided a key opportunity at a pivotal time inmy career. In the same way, we all should strive todevelop subordinates whenever possible.

Everyone who supervises hopefully recognizesgrowth potential in subordinates. For some, it may besmall increases of responsibility like additional duties,while others can be shifted in the organization forexposure to other elements of their specialty. But, rec-ognizing talent and finding or creating that change inexperience is only the first part leaders must play.What comes next is most important.

Oftentimes, subordinates in new positions facesituations they are unfamiliar with and need help.Regular communication allows them to explore theirnew experiences with someone who’s been there. Italso gives leaders the chance to provide essentialadvice and encouragement. Subordinates need to

understand that everyone faces challenges in new cir-cumstances and that success may now be measureddifferently than before. Tools that worked previouslymay need to be adapted and new ones learned.

Support during this transition period is criticalfor quick confidence recovery, continued progress, andavoiding interruptions in the mission. Performancefeedback at this time is crucial for the advancing sub-ordinate. Having successes highlighted and supportedto avoid failure provides a concrete path to growth.

In time, the subordinate will become as comfort-able with this new level of responsibility as they werewith the last. Then, they’ll be ready for new chal-lenges and other areas to master.

As you can see, this process takes active leader-ship and really never ends. But, it’s definitely worth it.When subordinates grow, the organization and missionbenefits from their increased confidence, skills, andabilities.

Leaders help subordinates reach the next level

By Master Sgt. Kristin Clark 21st Space Wing Manpower

“It is possible to be busy – verybusy – without being very effective.”These words of Dr. Stephen R. Covey,bestselling author and founder/chairmanof the Franklin Covey Company, mayhit home for many. Now Team Pete canlearn skills to be more effective.

The 21st Space Wing Manpowerand Organization Office’s certifiedCovey facilitators offer several trainingsessions throughout the year – theseclasses are wildly popular and fill

quickly, usually from existing waitinglists. Organizations can also request aclass specifically for their personnel.Currently, two classes are available andmore will be added later this year.

“7 Habits of Highly EffectivePeople” is a three-day seminar thatimproves the personal and professionaleffectiveness of individuals so they cancontribute to a more effective organiza-tion.

Through open participation andintrospective reflection, the facilitationteam encourages participants to see,think, and act differently to achieve bet-

ter results, both at home and at work.Participants receive a detailed workshopmanual to use and personalize.

“Focus: Achieving Your HighestPriorities” (formerly “What MattersMost”) is a one-day productivity work-shop that helps individuals to focus ontheir most important goals and to thinkdifferently about how they spend theirtime.

Participants receive a FranklinCovey planner starter kit; a CD packedwith useful information and software;and revealing pre- and post-workshopassessment tools to track progress.

Currently, all seminars are provid-ed free of charge for 21st Space Wingpersonnel, while major command andother tenant personnel can attend for thediscounted cost of materials only –training materials can be ordered usingthe government purchase card.

This training costs between $300and $1,500 “on the outside,” butPeterson’s training is less than $100 perperson for either course!

For more information or to sched-ule a class, contact the wing’sPerformance Management Team at 556-3152, 556-7274, or 556-7823.

Manpower and Organization offers organization and individual effectiveness training

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 22, 200318

Photo by Staff Sgt. A. J. BoskerAir Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Bryan Blew presents President Bush with a personalized footballjersey during the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy ceremony May 16 in the White House.

President presents trophy to academy teamBy Staff Sgt. A.J. BoskerAir Force Print News

WASHINGTON — President Bush presentedthe Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to senior cadets ofthe Air Force Academy football team during a May 16ceremony in the White House.

The trophy is presented annually to the serviceacademy football team that bests its academy rivals incollegiate football. The Air Force Academy FightingFalcons have gone undefeated against Army and Navysince 1996.

“I’m proud to welcome back to the White Housethe Air Force Academy Falcons who have now wonthe Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for the sixth con-secutive year and the 16th time overall,” Bush said.

“The football rivalry amongst our military acad-emies is one of the greatest traditions in our nation,”the president told the cadets. “And the qualities thatyou learn on the football field will serve our nation ingood stead after you graduate.”

Head football coach Fisher DeBerry agreed.“These gentlemen possess great character and

leadership qualities,” DeBerry said. “I’m just honoredthat the president would take the time to present histrophy to such an outstanding group of young men.”

Although proud to welcome the team as footballstars and champions, Bush said he was even moreproud to be able to reassure fellow Americans thatpeople of high caliber, quality and skill will serve inthe nation’s defense during such a dangerous time,allowing him to predict that the “United States ofAmerica will win the war on terror.”

“The skills you have learned on the football fieldand at the Air Force Academy are going to be neces-sary skills to protect the American people from thetrue threats of the 21st century,” Bush said.

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