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Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 47 No. 33

“Best in Air Force Space Command – 2002”

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From the top

By Tech. Sgt. Mona FerrellU.S. Air Forces in Europe News Service

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE,GERMANY – New demands ontoday’s airmen are driving changes tothe Air Force physical fitness programand a possible new uniform, said theservice’s senior leader during a visithere Aug. 13.

As the Air Force’s needs anddemands change, so should airmen, saidAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P.Jumper.

“I think anybody who’s been a partof the expeditionary Air Force, living intents in 120-degree desert heat, knowsthat we need to pay attention to how fitwe are when we deploy,” Jumper said. “In the early 1990s, we began cycleergometry, and I think when we did that,we lost all of the social aspects of phys-ical fitness. We stopped working outtogether, and we drifted away from thebasics,” he said. “I want something thatwe can do when we’re deployed; we canalways run, and we can always do push-ups and sit-ups when we’re deployed –that’s what we need to be able to do.”

The new program will also putphysical-fitness responsibilities back inthe hands of squadron commanders and

their airmen, Jumper said. “Rule No. 1 is that everyone will

participate,” he said. “Squadron and unitcommanders are going to be responsiblefor the fitness of the people in theirsquadron, and eventually it will show upon their fitness reports. The squadroncommander will ultimately, once we getgoing, be graded on the percentage ofthe people in their squadron who pass or(don’t) pass.

“This is much different than theway we do it now, where physical fitnessis enforced by either the medical com-munity or unit orderly rooms,” Jumpersaid. “We’re going to put it in the handsof the squadron members to make suretheir unit and members pass the test …this will unfold slowly, but step No. 1 isgetting everybody out there and readyby January.”

Our evolvement into a more expe-ditionary Air Force may also lead to achange in the Air Force uniforms,Jumper said.

“Anybody who’s worn the currentwoodland (battle-dress uniforms) knowsthat the first time you take them to thedry cleaners to get them washed andstarched is the last time any air passesthrough that material. It is now sealedup forever, and it doesn’t breathe any

more,” Jumper said.“What we did was take a lesson

from the Marine Corps, who got a holdof some new material that’s truly wash-and-wear. This will alleviate somewherebetween $20 to $40 a month of drycleaning bills for our members,” he said.“We also went out to people and gottheir ideas about the right kind of belt,and the right kind of pockets placed onthe uniform so they’re more useable.

“The color is an experiment,” thegeneral said. “If you look at some of thescientific data, the color (of the test uni-form) at night is actually better than thecurrent camouflage uniform. We do alot of our fighting at night, so it’s a test;that’s what it is.

“What I don’t like is people givingme their opinion before they’ve seen it,”he said. “Most people I’ve gotten feed-back from are very objective and willingto take a look. And that’s all I’m askingpeople to do – take a look at it and seewhat we think. We’re all going to decidetogether.”

And these decisions, combinedwith other Air Force quality-of-life ini-tiatives, lead to a higher “value of life,”Jumper said.

“When I say quality of life, what Imean is more about the value of life,

than higher standard of living,” said thegeneral. “It’s how good we feel aboutwhat we do. There’s certainly a materialside of that, and the material side iswe’re going to continue to get pay rais-es.

“We’re in the service of a verygrateful nation right now. All you haveto do is walk downtown in uniformanywhere in America, and people willcome up and thank you for your serv-ice,” Jumper said.

“They have no idea who you are,or what rank you are, but they knowthey are grateful. You are the symbol ofthe pride and strength of this nation,”he said. “If you think of your counter-parts that you went to high school orcollege with, what are they doing? Dopeople come up to them in the streetand thank them for what they do? …That is a very big part of quality oflife.

“When you look in the mirror inthe morning and say that there’s notanything that I can do with my life,nothing more valuable to my nation ormyself than what I’m doing today … Itell you, what’s not to like? This is agreat Air Force.”

(Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces inEurope News Service)

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To All Team 21 Members –In a dozen days – September 2nd –

Team 21 will be exhibiting the best of our AirForce’s third Core Value by exuding“Excellence in all we do.” This time, howev-er, it won’t be before our many customers orourselves – it’ll be before the AFSPCInspector General Team.

We’ve prepared for a long time, andwe’ve trained hard along the way. The bestnews is that you execute your duties aboveand beyond on a daily basis, and you nowhave a chance to shine before another team ofpros – the IG team.

Set your sights to give your best – not

simply the culmination of your preparationand training efforts, but the reflection of yourdaily efforts. As you show the IG team yourstuff, prove you’re the best at what you do,and that you’re a proud member of the bestwing in our Air Force.

Thanks for all you do as you show youare inspection ready – every day!

Brig. Gen. Duane Deal 21st Space Wing Commander

Col. Diann Latham21st Space Wing Vice Commander

Cheif Master Sgt. Vance Clarke21st Space Wing Command

Chief Master Sergeant

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 21, 2003 3Newswww.peterson.af.mil

By Staff Sgt. Melanie Epperson21st Space Wing Public Affairs

The former Deputy Chief, Programs andLegislation Division, on the Secretary of theAir Force’s Legislative Liaison Staff, tookcommand of the 21st Maintenance Group Aug.14 in a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Peterson Airand Space Museum Air Park.

Col. Gary W. Pond took command of thegroup from Col. Alvin B. Strait, who will beretiring from the Air Force in early 2004 after27 years of service.

Pond has held numerous wing, majorcommand, and headquarters U.S. Air Forcepositions, including commanding twosquadrons, the 90th Transportation Squadronat F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., and the740th Missile Squadron at Minot Air ForceBase, N.D. He has also served as the Deputy

Chief, Munitions, Space, and MissileMaintenance Division, Headquarters, U.S. AirForce.

In 1981, he earned his bachelor’s degreein science from the University of Louisville inKentucky, and was named the distinguishedgraduate of the Reserve Officer TrainingCorps. He earned a Master of Educationdegree from Wichita State University inKansas is 1986, a Master of Arts in historyfrom Central Missouri State University in1995, and a Master of Science degree innational resource strategy from the NationalDefense University at Fort McNair,Washington D.C.

During his 22 years of service, Pond hasearned the Meritorious Service Medal withthree oak leaf clusters and the Air ForceCommendation Medal with one oak leafcluster.

Maintenance Group welcomes new leader

Photo by Dennis PlummerBrig. Gen. Duane Deal, 21st Space Wing Commander, passes the21st Maintenance Group guidon to the group’s new command-er, Col. Gary Pond, during a change of command ceremony Aug.14. Master Sgt. Matt Ooley, 21st MXG First Sergeant, is in thebackgroud ready to receive the guidon.

By Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Dicks90th Space Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – On Aug. 16 at the HolidayInn, the enlisted men and women of Air Force SpaceCommand bestowed the highest honor and tribute theenlisted corp has upon Maj. Gen. Timothy J.McMahon, former Commander of 20th Air Force.More than 260 enlisted members were present to wit-ness this often once in a career event. Also in atten-dence were a select few of McMahon’s friends and for-mer staff members were also invited to observe thisevent. In addition, the sixth Chief Master Sergeant ofthe Air Force, James M. McCoy was also in atten-dance.

The process for being awarded this honor beginswith a nomination letter submitted to the Air ForceSpace Command’s Command Chief Master Sergeant.Any member of the command deeming a person wor-thy can present the letter. Each major command, fieldoperating unit, direct reporting unit, and HeadquartersAir Force have their own swords and perform theirown ceremonies.

Our command sword is kept in the EnlistedHeritage Room located in the Hartinger Building atPeterson Air Force Base, Colo. The MAJCOMCommand Chief receives the letter and forms the exec-utive committee made up of the NAF and wing com-

mand chiefs. Each command chiefpolls their enlisted members andrenders a vote. Once approved bythe executive committee, the hon-oree is formally notified and a datefor the event is set. A committee isthen formed and the ceremonybegins to take shape. The ceremonyis done with much formality andreverence. The honoree is presenthis or her own sword, proclamation,and scroll containing the names ofall enlisted members in attendance.

The order of the sword is oneof our few traditions dating back tothe Middle Ages. In 1522, KingGustavus I of Sweden directed hisnoblemen to appoint officers toserve him. These people became thenoncommissioned officers we aretoday. These noncommissioned officers would honortheir leader and pledge their loyalty by ceremoniouslypresenting him with a sword. They sword symbolizestruth, justice, and power rightfully used. It also servesas a token for all to see and know that here was a leaderamong leaders and a man among men.

The ceremony became known as the “The RoyalOrder of the Sword.” It was passed through the ages,

coming to the United States about the time of theRevolutionary War. It laid dormant for years after that,with the only known instance of its use being in the1860s when Gen. Robert E. Lee was presented a swordby his command. The old “Royal Order of the Sword”ceremony was revised, updated, and adopted by thenoncommissioned officers of the United States AirForce in 1967.

McMahon inducted to Order of the Sword

Photo by Berni ErnstMaj. Gen.Timothy J. McMahon (left), former Commander of 20th AirForce, accepts the Order of the Sword from Tech. Sgt. CharlesDenton (center) and Air Force Space Command Command ChiefMaster Sgt. Ronald G. Kriete Aug. 16 in Cheyenne, Wyo.

By Kathleen T. RhemAmerican Forces Press Service

W A S H I N G T O N –Pentagon officials have nointention of lowering total com-pensation for troops in Iraq andAfghanistan, the DefenseDepartment’s top personnelofficer said Aug. 14.

David S. C. Chu, DefenseUndersecretary for Personneland Readiness, took questionsfrom the media in response topublished reports suggestingDOD would cut the pay offorces serving overseas in thewar on terrorism.

At issue are temporaryincreases Congress approved inApril for two forms of compen-

sation: imminent danger payand family separationallowance. Imminent dangerpay went from $150 per monthto $225, while family separa-tion pay increased from $100 to$250 per month. The twoincreases are set to expire Sept.30, and defense officials haveurged Congress not to extendthem, saying they are unfunded.

But, Chu stressed, thisdoes not mean troops serving inIraq and Afghanistan will see acut in their total take-home pay.

“We are not going toreduce their compensation,”Chu said.

Another senior officialcalled the notion that thePentagon would cut pay to

combat troops “absurd.”Instead, Defense

Department officials wouldprefer to compensate the troopsthrough other means.

“We have some incentivepay with which we can com-pensate people in Iraq (andAfghanistan), should the cur-rent allowance provisionsexpire,” Chu said. Among theseare hardship-duty pay andincentive pay.

Officials have not workedout all the details yet, at least inpart because Congress may stillapprove extending the increas-es in those two allowances,which the department wouldthen have to find a way to payfor, Chu said.

DoD Officials: No intention of pay cut

Photo by Master Sgt. Terry L. Blevins

Military members supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistansuch as (left to right) Tech. Sgts. Leo Batliner, Clark Taylor, andStaff Sgt. Brett Trammell should not see a cut in their total take-home pay according to DoD officials.

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 21, 20034 News

The 2003 promotion fitness examand supervisory examination studyguides arrived at Peterson recently.

Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241,Volumes 1 and 2, Promotion FitnessExamination and U.S. Air ForceSupervisory Examination study guideshave been distributed and are availablefrom unit Weighted Airman PromotionSystem managers. Base members needto sign for their copy in their respectiveorderly rooms. The new study guidesbecame effective July 1.

They also have a CD-ROM withan electronic version of the study guideincluded with each volume.

The following is for informationalpurposes only, and does not constitute aformal change to AFPAM 36-2241, perAF1 33-360, Volume 1, PublicationsManagement Program, which stipulates“You may not supplement nondirectivepublications ... nor issue interimchanges or emergency message changesto them.”

The only official study reference isthe hard-copy form of the PFE andUSAFSE study guides.

Corrections for Air ForcePamphlet 36-2241 Volume I and II, 1July 2003 Promotion FitnessExamination are as follows.

Volume I ErrorsPage 16/21, para 1.4.1 and

1.5.3.3. “Reachback” should be writ-ten as “reach back.” Two words are cor-rect.

Page 32, para 2.14.4. Replace

“transportation squadron” with “logis-tics readiness squadron.” This is atypographical error.

0, para 3.4.2. Replace“Core Competencies” to “DistinctiveCapabilities.” This is atypographical error.

Page 56, para 4.3.3.Replace “,” with “;” after“capacity” in the secondline from the top of thepage. The comma maylead readers to believethey may wear the uni-form while workingin an off-duty civil-ian capacity as longas they do not dis-credit the Air Force.

Page 58, para4 . 5 . 2 . 1 . 2 . 2 . 2 .Delete “or pocketif not wearingribbons.” The wom-ens shirt/blouse does not have pockets.

Page 63, para 4.10. Replace“Members will be weighed and meas-ured for body fat before a …” with“Members will be measured for weightbefore a…” Per AFI 40-502 memberswill have “weight measurements” takenbefore PCS, TDY, or PME.

Page 63, para 4.10. Replace lastsentence ”Members will also be meas-ured for body fat before reenlistment”with “Members will also be measuredfor weight before reenlistment.” PerAFI 40-502 members will have “weight

measurements” taken before reenlist-ment.

Page 78, figure 5.15. Replace“trails” to “tails.” This is a typographi-cal error.

Page 81, para 5.11. Replace“spring of 1945” in the second sen-

tence to “spring of1946.” This isa typographicalerror.

Page 146,para 8.7. Deletethe followingfrom the third sen-tence: “preparesand maintains theunit missiondescription.” Thisstatement pertains toOPRs, and is not rele-vant to EPRs.

Page 166, figure8.4. Replace “TSgt”with “MSgt” in block VIof Figure 8.4. At a min-

imum, the rater’s rater must be a MSgtor Civilian GS-7.

Page 168, figure 8.5. Place an“X” in the “concur or non-concur”boxes located in blocks VI, VII, and X.Per AFPAM 36-2241, one of the boxesmust be marked in the block mentioned.

Page 171, para 9.7. Change “unitmanning document” to “unit manpowerdocument.” AFI 38-201, 20 Mar 2002,page 52, now refers to the UMD as “unitmanpower document.”

Page 246, figure 12.2. Change“Raid loss” to “Rapid loss.” This is atypographical error.

Page 311, para 14.12.4.2. Change“UETM” to “UTM.” This is a typo-graphical error.

Page 339, para 16.6.5. Change“nonsequitur” to “Non sequitur.” Thisis a typographical error.

Page 372. Change “UMD – unitmanning document” to “UMD – unitmanpower document.” This is a typo-graphical error.

Volume II ErrorsPage 30, para 3.7.2.3.1. Replace

“Low Competence – Low Commit-ment” with “Low Competence – HighCommitment.” This is a typographicalerror.

Page 30, para 3.7.2.3.2. Replace“Low Competence – High Commit-ment” with “Low Competence – LowCommitment.” This is a typographicalerror.

Page 30, para 3.7.2.3.3. Replace“High Competence – Low Commit-ment” with “High Competence –Variable Commitment.” This is a typo-graphical error.

Back Cover. The position of theband of wheat around the JointMeritorious Unit Citation and theRepublic of Vietnam Gallantry Crosswith Palm Unit Citation is upside down.The band of wheat should be placedwith the “V” up.

(Courtesy of Air Force PrintNews)

Corrections released for new PFE

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 21, 2003 5

www.peterson.af.mil News

By David J. McIntyre Jr.TriWest Healthcare Alliance, President and CEO

Significant criticism of the military health caresystem grew out of Operation Desert Storm.Observers criticized the quality of care in the theaterof war and at home, the impact on communitiescaused by mobilizing medical personnel overseas,and a growing uneasiness about the cost and qualityof care throughout the military health care system.

Many suggested that the military health carecommunity was in crisis, and that the crisis was hav-ing a negative impact on morale, the retention ofservice men and women, and the quality of healthcare in civilian communities around many militaryinstallations.

Much has changed in the intervening 12 years.Now, with the United States engaged in OperationIraqi Freedom, it is important to take note of theprogress achieved by America’s military medicalproviders.

Initial reports on the military medical system,both at home and overseas, are showing that a newpartnership between the military and civilian medicalcommunity has produced numerous success storiesduring the past few months. A recent report abouthealth care delivery in the military’s 16-state TriCareCentral Region identifies a number of these achieve-ments.

For example, the commander of El Paso’sBeaumont Army Medical Center, who saw 25 percentof his medical staff deployed in the initial phase ofOperation Iraqi Freedom, described the response of

civilian providers and the surrounding civilian med-ical community filling the gap as “really a good newsstory. The system actually works.”

And in the Colorado Springs area, when a mil-itary medical facility anticipated the need to move900 obstetrics patients out of its hospital, a localwomen’s clinic agreed to accept all of the patientswithin two hours – with all the support and care nec-essary.

It is examples like these, and hundreds of oth-ers, that should cause Americans to commend theentire military medical community for bringing sucha dramatic improvement in health care quality for themilitary men and women serving in Operation IraqiFreedom.

The most vital contributor to the success ofhealth care delivery during Operation Iraqi Freedom– as is true in every element of a successful wartimeeffort – are the men and women on the front lines ofhealth care delivery, in both the military and privatesectors.

The partnership of these sectors has resulted inbetter quality care for the military family at home, amore efficient system that serves the American peo-ple well, and most importantly, history’s finest-everdelivery of medical care on the battlefield.

The contributors to this successful partnershipare numerous, and include the policy experts inCongress, military health care leaders, and the civil-ian medical community.

I was involved in military health care issuesmore than a decade ago in Washington, D.C., andremain immersed in these issues as a partner with theDefense Department in assuring quality health carefor military families.

At the end of the first Gulf War, the GeneralAccounting Office issued reports on problems inmedical readiness and wartime medical care for all

the services. And as I worked on defense healthissues on Capital Hill, it was evident that DoD healthcare planning repeatedly failed to take into accountthe impact of activations and mobilizations on civil-ian health care.

Specifically, doctors and other providers duringDesert Storm were often activated for extended peri-ods of time, removing them from their practices,depriving their communities of care for extendedperiods, and leaving the providers with diminished ordevastated businesses when they returned.

During the past decade, military health leadersin the Pentagon and Congress recognized the mis-takes of that system and developed a public-privateapproach to health care delivery combining the spe-cific expertise of military providers with the accessi-bility and complementary capabilities of the privatehealth care sector.

This approach provides a greater quality of care,the availability of larger numbers of providers to“back-up” the military system in times of great need,and ensured increased efficiency and savings for thetaxpayer.

In greatest evidence during the most intensehostilities of Operation Iraqi Freedom is how signifi-cantly the delivery of health care has improvedthroughout the military.

There is no doubt in my mind that the mostextensive after-action reports will find that morelives were saved – and the quality of life for casual-ties will be better – than in any other conflict in his-tory.

David J. McIntyre Jr. is the President and CEOof TriWest Healthcare Alliance, which partners withthe Department of Defense to provide access tohealth care for active duty and retired military mem-bers and their families in the TriCare CentralRegion.

Commentary: Learning lessons that save lives Military health care andOperation Iraqi Freedom


By Senior Airman Sue Mrowiec21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Peterson Air Force Base is making it clear thatsubstance abuse in the Air Force just doesn’t fly.

Dani Weber, the 10th Medical Group DrugTesting Program Administrative Manager, has been inthe trenches fighting drug abuse in the military forthree and a half years.

“I work the deterrence side of it,” explainedWeber. “If military members know we’re testing on arandom basis, that will hopefully discourage themfrom abusing drugs. Our Air Force instruction man-dates we test a certain number of personnel eachmonth. We test between 180-250 military membersper month from all branches.”

“We also test Department of Defense civilianemployees in designated testing positions on a month-ly basis,” she said.

On occasion, the program has even been tailoredto meet potential participants as they drove though thegate.

“One Saturday last October, we pulled individu-als for random testing as they pulled up to the gate.Personnel from the Office of Special Investigationswere out there all afternoon. I think it really made animpact as news of the testing traveled by word-of-mouth,” said Weber.

A positive test result doesn’t always signal trou-ble.

“There are legal-positive and illegal-positive testresults,” said Weber. “Those who test positive for druguse must have their medical records reviewed by amedical review officer. If the individual is usingauthorized prescription drugs, then they are in theclear.”

“Records of members who test positive for illegaldrug use are sent through the Judge Advocate’s Office,the OSI, Lifeskills, and the individual’s squadron com-

mander.” “Those who test positive for drug use are usually

in the 18-25- year-old range, grades E-4 and below.But this program should serve as a deterrent to all mil-itary members,” Weber added. “Education is the key topreventing drug abuse by our military members anddependents, as well as the civilian population. That’swhy the medical clinic’s outreach program is vital.”

“The program belongs to the installation com-mander. All military members need to know howimportant this program is and that participation in it ismandatory,” said Chief Master Sgt. Vance Clarke, 21stSpace Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant.

“Testing can be frustrating for those with busyschedules, but it only takes a few minutes. Even ourwing commander takes time out for it.”

A test airmen can’t study for: A look at the drug testing program

Photo by Senior Airman Sue Mrowiec

Dani Weber, the Administrative Manager for the Peterson’s Drug Testing Program, fields a call at the clin-ic.



By Tech. Sgt. Gino MattoranoAir Force Space Command Public Affairs

Four visionaries who helped pave the way for thesuccessful national space and mis-sile programs of today were select-ed to receive the 2003 Air ForceSpace and Missile Pioneers Award.They will be honored in an awardceremony and Hall of FameInduction Luncheon here on Aug.28.

John C. “Jack” Herther,retired Brig. Gen. Martin Menter,retired Navy Capt. Robert C.Truax, and retired Col. Albert J.“Red” Wetzel will receive theaward, which will be presented byGen. Lance W. Lord, AFSPCCommander. The award recognizescivilians and military memberswho played significant roles in theadvancement of Air Force spaceand missile programs.

“This award is especially sig-nificant because at the time, forpolitical and security reasons,these men received little publicrecognition for their accomplish-ments,” said Skip Bradley, AFSPChistorian. “The award gives themthe formal recognition they neverreceived while actively contribut-ing to the Air Force space mission.”

A panel chaired by AFSPC’s former vice com-mander, Lt. Gen.Robert Hinson, selected this year’saward recipients. Each year, the panel reviews allnomination packages and selects two to four winners.

The AFSPC commander approves the panel’s deci-sions before announcing the winners.

Herther, in his May 1955 master’s thesis, pro-posed placing a satellite in a 300-mile, circular orbit

by means of computer-controlledvernier thrusters from rocketburnout to apogee. From thisfoundation, he worked as an AirForce lieutenant and Itek engineerto design a three-axis stabilizationsystem during the late 1950s thatenabled Lockheed’s Agena spacevehicle to become the workhorseof the Corona reconnaissanceprogram.

Menter, in his May 1959Industrial College of the ArmedForces thesis titled“Astronautical Law,” assertedthat the Roman maxim “ex factooritur jus” (law rises from fact)was appropriate for the develop-ment of space law. His was oneof the first legal treatises onspace law anywhere. He wasconcerned especially with theeffects of space activity on theconcept of sovereignty, and fromthe 1960s onward was an inter-national leader in the fields ofaeronautical and space law.

Truax began experimentingwith liquid-fueled rocket engineswhile at the U.S. Naval Academy

in 1936. Frustrated with the Navy’s progress in large-scale rocket development, he arranged in 1955 forassignment to the U.S. Air Force’s WesternDevelopment Division, where he played an instrumen-

tal role over the course of three years in the earlystages of the Thor IRBM and WS-117L satellite devel-opment programs.

Wetzel directed the Titan (WS 107A-2) inter-continental ballistic missile pro-gram from its concept stage tooperational readiness during1958-1961. His leadership result-ed in the decision to make a com-plete configuration change forTitan II, which remained on alertas an ICBM into the late 1980s,was man-rated to launch NASA’sGemini spacecraft into Earthorbit, and was refurbished tolaunch satellites into the 21st cen-tury.

The Air Force Space PioneersAward was first given under thesponsorship of the National SpaceClub in Washington, D.C., which in1989 honored ten key military andcivilian leaders in the Air Forcespace program. In 1997, the pro-gram was revitalized and estab-lished as an official Air Force awardunder AFSPC. It was renamed theAir Force Space and MissilePioneers Award and first presentedin 1997 during the Air Force’s 50thanniversary celebrations.

The award ceremony is at 11a.m. in the Hartinger BuildingAtrium. The Induction Luncheon

is at noon at the Officers’ Club. The luncheon is opento all Peterson and Schriever AFB personnel. For moreinformation or to attend the luncheon, call Lt. Col.Fernando Aguilar at 554-8322.

Wetzel

AF announces Space, Missile Pioneer Award winners

Herther

Menter

Truax

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Aug. 21, 20038 News Briefs

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COMMISSARY CLOSED TUESDAYThe Commissary will be closed Tuesday while

shelves are replaced throughout the store. The currentmetal shelves will be replaced with new and improvedshelves. The commissary will be open for normalhours Wednesday.

FAMILY CHILDCARE HOMESThe Family Childcare Homes on base have child-

care openings for children ages newborn - 12 yearsold. Retired active duty members and spouses ofretired or active duty members who are licensed by theState of Colorado to provide in-home childcare are eli-gible to become affiliated providers with Peterson AirForce Base. For more information, call the Peterson

Family Childcare Office at 556-4322.

FREE CONCERT TODAYThe United States Air Force Band of the Rockies

will host a free outdoor concert featuring their ConcertBand, scheduled for today at 6 p.m. in Antlers Park.The park is located behind the Antlers Adams MarkHotel. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. KennethJohnson at 556-9954.

HEALTH CONSUMERS ADVISORY COUNCIL

The Health Consumers Advisory Council isscheduled to meet Monday at 3 p.m. in the Clinic con-ference room. Team Pete members are encouraged toattend to voice their concerns and address questionsand issues that deal with appointment access, pharma-cy prescriptions, being put on quarters, authorizationsor consults, and any other requirements with regards toreadiness or medical and dental needs. For more infor-mation, call 556-1250.

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVEThe Fitness Center staff is collecting donations

for Team Pete’s Annual Back to School Supply Drive.A donation box is located in the front lobby of theFitness Center. For a list of needed items, contact the

Fitness Center staff at 556-4462.

IN-STATE TUITION FEES Active duty members of U.S. and Canadian

forces and their family members who are not officialresidents of Colorado, but who are permanentlyassigned here, qualify for resident tuition rates at state-supported institutions. The benefit is not automatic.Members must apply for the benefit each term.

Applications can be obtained at the Education Center.

TOP 3 FUNDRAISER ROCKS The Pikes Peak Top 3 has an on-going fundraiser

opportunity working concerts at Red Rocks orInvesco. Anyone can work these events on behalf ofTop 3. Duties include ticket taking and bag checks.Participants generally have the opportunity to catchmost of the performance at no cost. Transportation isprovided from the Air Force Academy to the venue andback. The next volunteer opportunity is Reggae on theRocks on Saturday. For more information, call SeniorMaster Sgt. Toby Deaton at 556-4972.

PME DUTYA Professional Military Education Hire Briefing

is scheduled for Tuesday at 11:35 a.m. in theNoncommissioned Officer Academy Auditorium. Thebriefing is about 40 minutes long and contains infor-mation on being a PME instructor and the qualifica-tions and application procedures. This informationapplies to all levels of PME duty. For more informa-

tion, call Senior Master Sgt. Stange at 556-1993.

CLINIC AND PHARMACY CLOSURESThe Peterson Air Force Base Clinic is scheduled

to close Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. for Commander’s Call

and the annual clinic picnic. The clinic is also sched-uled to close Aug. 29 in observance of the Air ForceSpace Command Family Day. The clinic and commis-sary pharmacy will be closed Sept. 1 in observance ofthe federal holiday.

21st MSS CLOSED AUG. 29The 21st Mission Support Squadron will be

closed for Family Day on Aug. 29. Closure applies tothe First Term Airman’s Center, Military PersonnelFlight, Civilian Personnel Flight, Education Center,Commander’s Support Staff, Education and HumanResource Flight, and Family Support Center.

CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATEAnyone having claims against the estate of Sgt.

1st Class Robert J. Kelley should call Captain JeffreyT. McBroom at 554-2114.

SPOUSES CLUB INFORMATION FAIR The Pikes Peak Combined Spouses Club

Information Fair is scheduled for Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. inthe Peterson Enlisted Club. Appetizers will be served.The cost is $6 per person. Registration is required bySept. 12. To register, call Katrina Crandell at 572-1728.

GROUP OFFERS FREE RIDES, NEEDS DRIVERS, TOO

Team Pete’s Enlisted Against Drunk Driving needsvolunteer drivers. EEAD provides a safe and free ridehome to Team Pete’s military members and their familieswho have consumed alcoholic beverages. Volunteersmust be at least 18 years old, possess a valid military IDcard, and have their own vehicle with proof of insurance.Male and female drivers are needed from 10 p.m. to 3a.m. each Friday and Saturday night. For more informa-tion, call Tech. Sgt. Olga Wells at 554-3322 or Tech. Sgt.William Fields at 554-3233. For a free ride home afterdrinking alcohol, call 55 NO DUI (556-6384) from 10p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The following real-life events with realindividuals from around Peterson are to inform you ofcrimes, accidents, and events occurring on base. Theseentries are from hundreds recorded in the PetersonPolice 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.MEDICAL RESPONSE #1 - Aug. 7Security Forces, the Fire Department, andAmerican Medical Response services respondedto the Base Exchange, where a Department ofDefense employee was complaining of faintnessand an elevated heart rate. AMR personneltransported the individual to Memorial Hospitalfor further treatment.EAGLE EYES REPORT - Aug. 7A military member called Security Forces andreported suspicious activity outside the WestGate. A patrolman contacted the four individualsoutside the gate who said they were observingaircraft for a documentary. He documented alltheir information in an Eagle Eyes Report.ASSAULT BY BATTERY - Aug. 8Security Forces and the Fire Departmentresponded to a warehouse on base, where acivilian contractor reported her car was on fire.Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the FireChief determined the cause to be a faulty battery.EMERGENCY RESPONSE - August 8Security Forces and the Fire Departmentresponded to the Visitors Center, where a manreported his infant was locked in his car. He gavefirefighters permission to break the window out ofhis vehicle to remove the baby. Firefightersexamined the infant and determined she sufferedno injuries in the incident.HEART OF THE MATTER – Aug.9Security Forces responded to Building 590 wherea witness reported a military member hit another

vehicle with his car and then fled the scene. Theramblin’ rammer returned a few minutes later onlyto be apprehended by patrolmen. The situationwas apparently too much for the young lass, foramidst the panic, she began having chest painsand had to be transported by AMR to MemorialHospital for further treatment. Justice is patient,though. As soon as the bonkin’ booker wasreleased from the hospital, the airman’s firstsergeant brought her to the Security Forcesbuilding where a patrolman read her rights to her.She requested legal counsel and declined tomake a statement, preferring to let her heartfeltactions speak for her.MEDICAL RESPONSE #2 – Aug. 7Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AMRresponded to the Bowling Center, where adependent fell and hurt her wrist. AMR personneltransported the individual to Memorial Hospitalfor further treatment.BACK AND BACK, BONK AND BONK - Aug. 10Security Forces responded to 21st Space WingHeadquarters where two military memberscrashed into each other. The two unobservingoperators apparently checked their mirrors at thesame time and proceeded to synchronizeslamming into each other. Both blameworthybackers were issued citations.MEDICAL RESPONSE #3 - Aug. 10Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AMRresponded to the Fitness Center, where a militarymember dislocated his shoulder. AMR personneltransported the individual to Memorial Hospitalfor further treatment.FOUND PROPERTY – Aug. 10A Security Forces member found a bicycleoutside the Youth Center near the basketballcourt. The bike was placed in the found propertylocker until its owner claims it.MEDICAL RESPONSE #4 - Aug. 10Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AMRresponded to base housing, where a militarymember needed assistance for chest pains. AMRpersonnel transported the individual to PenroseHospital for further treatment.GAS AND GO - Aug. 10An Army and Air Force Exchange Servicesemployee called Security Forces to reportsomeone had fueled and fled. She stated that a

clerk asked the customer if she purchased anygas, and she said she had paid by credit card.Credit card transactions for the day showed thefraudulent fueler had not paid for her truck’sgetaway juice.PUFFIN’THE MAGIC DRAGON - Aug. 11Security Forces noticed a suspicious vehicle inthe Fitness Center parking lot and initiated atraffic stop. A check of the driver turned up anoutstanding warrant from another state. Whilewaiting for the Colorado Springs PoliceDepartment to respond, patrolmen searched thevehicle and found suspicious rolled cigarette buttsin the ashtray. CSPD arrived and issued asummons for a Marijuana-related offense.Panama Red’s contractor badge was seized andhe and his passenger were escorted off base.MEDICAL RESPONSE #5 – Aug. 12Security Forces, the Fire Department, and AMRresponded to the Hartinger Building, where acivilian employee was complaining of chest pains.AMR personnel transported the individual toMemorial Hospital for further treatment.VANDAL VICTIM - Aug. 12A military member called Security Forces toreport damage to his black 1999 GMC Yukon. Hestated that sometime between 4:45 p.m. and 7:37p.m. some cowardly clod had shown his idiocyand used a sharp object to put scratches downthe entire length of the passenger side of his truckwhile he was at the Fitness Center.PARTY TIME! - Aug. 12A military member called Security Forces late atnight to report loud noise coming from the park atthe Temporary Lodging Facility. Patrolmenarrived and ordered the rowdy revelers to showsome courtesy by ending their merry making andreturning to their rooms.ACCESS DENIED - Aug. 12While conducting 100 percent identificationchecks at the West Gate, a patrolman decided torun an individual’s information through thedatabase before granting access to the base. Asit turns out, the cerebrally challenged charioteerhad an outstanding warrant. CSPD arrived andtook custody of the denied dullard. What was thatagain about trying to get on base when you’rewanted by the police?

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



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By Master Sgt. Ty Foster21st Space Wing Public Affairs

This is the fifth and final in a series ofarticles addressing various aspects of man-aging the risks associated with operatingmotorcycles. The series’ primary audiencesare motorcyclists, their supervisors, com-manders, and all those who share the roadwith motorcyclists.

Throughout this series I’ve introducedvarious characters I’ve encountered in mylife from the months before I became amotorcyclist to now.

I used various people to illustrate pointsabout high-risk riders, protective equipmentrequirements, motorcycle accident scenarios,and sharing the roadway with other users.

Being aware that motorcycling bringsincreased risks to one’s livelihood longevityhas been at the core of this entire series. Therider must not only be aware of and acceptthese risks they must take steps to managethose risks as well.

Sound rider training is the core ofmotorcycle risk management. This bringsme full circle back to that very lieutenant Imentioned in the first article of this series.

Riding was “something I always wantedto do,” said 1st Lt. Suzy Kohout, 21st SpaceWing Chief of Media Relations. Her visionof motorcycling had been the stereotypicalmovie starlet “getting off her bike and takingoff that helmet and letting her hair flow in thewind.”

Her trip to the base safety office led herto an off-base motorcycle safety course. Theonly thing it cost her was some off-duty time– all other costs were reimbursed perDepartment of Defense guidance.

After attending and completing hermotorcycle safety course, she’d gained amore realistic view of riding a motorcycle.

“Many of the physical skills I learnedin the class were built upon by the numerousriding exercises – each increasing my skilland knowledge,” she said. The course taughther the basic physical skills required foroperating a motorcycle: riding in a straightline, shifting, turning, and stopping. Shealso learned how to stop quickly in a curve,how to swerve to avoid obstacles, and how tomake a U-turn.

She learned about protective equipmentand how it protects the rider from the ele-ments. She knows her No. 1 piece of protec-tive garb is her full-faced helmet.

“This one provides the most brain andface protection,” she said. As a rider and anAir Force professional, she’s tuned in withher responsibility to wear her Department ofTransportation-approved helmet, impactresistant eyewear, long sleeves, long pants,full-fingered gloves, sturdy footwear, and acontrasting colored upper torso garment suchas a reflective vest or jacket.

But, simply graduating from the coursedidn’t make her road ready.

The class heightened her risk aware-ness and revealed her own insecurities as arider.

“When you start riding you immediate-ly take on an increased risk,” said Kohout.“Risk management is important because itencourages situational awareness. It makesyou a better rider and a better driver.”

She learned that only she alone canaccept the risks she faces as a rider. Thatglaring reality reared its ugly head when shewas faced with picking up her shiny newHarley.

With only two days of riding experienceunder her helmet, she was wary of riding thebusy streets of Colorado Springs, Colo.

“I figured it would be in my best inter-est to have somebody with riding experience

pick it up for me,” she said. She recognizedher own limitations – insecurity in the trafficmix – and made the mature decision to haveme pick up her new ride. I applauded her forexercising prudent judgment.

“I learned that I need to take my timeand take ‘baby steps’ learning how to ride mybike,” she said. She’s learned to be patientwith herself in gaining experience to tacklethe road.

We spent a few hours one Saturdayhoning some of her physical riding skills inan empty parking lot. We built her confi-dence by building upon what she learned inher safety course.

“… I had some butterflies and wantedto treat myself and my bike well and havesomebody with experience help me out –especially on that first day,” she said.

When she was ready, we hit the neigh-borhood streets, then four lane roads, and thehighway.

“That was definitely a big step for me,”she said. “Now I’m definitely feeling morecomfortable riding through that kind of traf-fic.” Her next big step is taking on six-laneroads, busier highways, and downtown traf-fic.

During her class, she learned how touse her “rider radar.”

“I’m constantly looking at traffic,pedestrians, obstacles in the road, … the skyfor possible weather changes,” said Kohout.“This helps me anticipate what might hap-pen. Then I’m mentally ready to react to thesituation.”

Since about 90 percent of motorcycleriding is mental, Kohout is fully aware of thefact that drugs such as alcohol can impair arider’s ability.

“It takes just one drink – technicallyone ounce – of alcohol to affect your abilityto ride,” she said. “That’s one beer, one shot,or one glass of wine.”

As an old motorcycle safety instructor,it did my heart good that my lieutenant real-izes her limitations and operates withinthem. It is refreshing and encouragingknowing that she has learned and applies thevarious risk management strategies andbehaviors taught during her motorcycle safe-ty course.

Gen. Lance Lord, Commander of AirForce Space Command, often says, “Safetyis an attitude – get one!” 1st Lt. SuzyKohout has it. Do you?

Rider training: ‘baby steps’in the right direction

More than 60 base riders turned out at the Hartinger Building to join Gen. Lance Lordfor the rally to Peterson's first Motorcycle Safety Day Aug. 15. After a short ride tohangar 140, riders received briefings, motorcycle inspections, and visited several ven-dors.

A sound mental street ridingstrategy is a key component motorcy-clists should use in every day riding.Coupled with practiced physical skillssuch as swerving and maximum brak-ing techniques, riders can reduce theirrisks while increasing their enjoyment.

Motorcycle Safety Foundationcertified instructors currently teachriders to Search, Evaluate, andExecute, or SEE, mental street ridingstrategy. This system replaces theScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, andExecute, or SIPDE, strategy that wastaught for more than a decade in basicrider courses around the world.

Search: Scan aggressively forfactors and hazards that may cause acrash. Check areas to the front, sides,and rear. Turn your head to checkblind spots. Keep eyes moving anddon’t fixate on any one object for morethan a split second. Search in threecategories: road and surface character-istics, traffic control markings anddevices, and other roadway users.Prioritize the most important elementsin the traffic environment.

Evaluate: Anticipate problemsby constantly trying to determine howvarious factors can interact and accu-mulate to form a hazard. Predict theworst. Separate hazards before theybecome a potentially dangerous situa-tion. Play the “What if …” game tokeep mentally acute and aware withinthe riding environment. Time andspace to react to hazards are critical tomaintaining your safety margin. Threefactors may affect that margin: thecapabilities and limitations of yourmotorcycle, your capabilities and limi-tations, and roadway and traffic condi-tions.

Execute: A safe rider requires asuperior mental strategy to avoid theneed for superior maneuvering skills.To avoid hazards or crashes, ridersmust adjust speed, adjust position, andcommunicate their intentions.

For more information aboutmotorcycle riding equipment andtraining requirements, people who rideon base should contact their safetyoffice. When required, rider training isprovided at no cost.

Motorcycle mania!

Street riding strategy

Team Pete holds Motorcycle Safety Day as base members participate in A Salute to American Veterans Rally and Festival ride

Right: Master Sgt. TyFoster, 21st SpaceWing Public Affairs,inspects AFSPCCommander Gen.Lance Lord's motorcy-cle tires. Foster exer-cised his 12 years ofexperience as a motor-cycle safety instructorto brief gathered ridersand inspect theirbikes.

Right: The U.S. AirForce Band of theRockies MarchingBand treated about100,000 people to amedley of patrioticstandards duringthe Veterans Paradein Cripple Creek,Colo., Aug. 16.

Below: Gen. LanceLord shares hisphilosphies on rid-ing and the impor-tance of a goodmental riding strat-egy.

Brig. Gen. DuaneDeal, 21st SpaceWing Commander,spoke to about 80people during thewing's firstMotorcycle SafetyDay here Aug. 15.

The 21st Space Wing hosted aMotorcycle Safety Day here Friday.

The event began in the parking lot ofthe Hartinger Building with a motorcyclerally led by Gen. Lance Lord, Commander ofAir Force Space Command.

The ride ended at Building 140 wherethe general spoke about motorcycle safetyissues. A series of briefings, video presenta-tions, and motorcycle inspections followedGen. Lord's comments. Following the brief-ings and safety presentations, local vendorspresented motorcycle-related gear and infor-

mation to attendees. Motorcycle Safety Day is part of

AFSPC's ongoing campaign to raise aware-ness and stem the increase in motorcyclefatalities among Department of Defense per-sonnel within the command.

Saturday, Gen. Lord and other TeamPete members also participated in A Salute toAmerican Veterans Rally and Festival ride.

The U.S. Air Force Band of theRockies and the High Frontier Honor Guardparticipated in a parade as part of the festi-val.

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Ken Bergmann


A T Y O U R

S E R V I C EToday� Family Swim Night, 6-8 p.m.,

at the Aquatics Center

Friday� Common Sense Parenting,

11 a.m.-noon at the Library

Saturday� Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. at the

Bowling Center

Sunday� Sunday Brunch, 10 a.m.-1:30

p.m., at the Officers’ Club

Monday� Complimentary free sundae

after lunch at Officers’ Club

Tuesday� Women’s Equality Day at the

Aero Club

Wednesday� Framing Class, 5-9 p.m., at the

Community Activities Center

Thursday� Play Group, 10:30 a.m.-noon,

at the Youth Center

Helpful Numbers� 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

� Outdoor Recreation 556-4487

� Golf Course 556-7810

This Week

This Week

ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENUSaturday

Brunch:Cajun Meatloaf

Crispy Baked ChickenRibeye Steak

BroccoliFrench-Style Peas

Glazed CarrotsMashed PotatoesBaked Potatoes

SundayBrunch:

Cajun MeatloafCrispy Baked Chicken

Ribeye SteakBroccoli

French-Style PeasGlazed Carrots

Mashed PotatoesBaked Potatoes

Lunch:Baked Chicken

SimmeredKnockwurst

Swiss Steak withTomato Sauce

Broccoli PolonaiseCarrots

SauerkrautMashed Potatoes

Steamed Rice

Dinner:Roast Turkey

Baked CannedHam

Fish and FriesSuccotash

Herbed GreenBeans

TempuraVegetables

Cornbread DressingMashed Potatoes

MondayLunch:

Salisbury SteakOnion Lemon

FishYakisobaSpinach

Stewed TomatoesSimmered Pinto

BeansMashed Potatoes

Dinner:Barbecued Beef

CubesPaprika Beef

Pork Chop SueyCauliflower

Corn on the CobLima Beans

O'Brien PotatoesSteamed Rice

TuesdayLunch:

Caribbean JerkChicken

Beef PorcupinesChicken

EnchiladasMexican Corn

Peas with OnionsScallopedPotatoes

Steamed RicePotatoes Steamed

Dinner:Country-Style

SteakPita Pizza

Fried ChickenCabbage

Fried CauliflowerMashed Potatoes

Oven-BrownedPotatoes

Wednesday

TodayLunch:

Herbed BakedChicken

Southern CatfishStuffed Cabbage Rolls

Mixed VegetablesPeas

Mashed PotatoesSweet Potatoes

Dinner:Jaegerschnitzel with

Mushroom SauceCornish Hens

Roast Loin of PorkCarrots

Corn ComboPotato HalvesOrange Rice

Lunch:Mexican Baked

ChickenStuffed Green Peppers

Swiss Steak withTomato Sauce

Peas and CarrotsSpanish-Style Beans

Steamed RiceMacaroni and Cheese

Dinner:Sweet Italian Sausage

LasagnaSpaghetti with Meat

SauceBroccoli Polonaise

CauliflowerMashed Potatoes

Italian-Style BakedBeans

Friday

Vintage vehicles roll out this weekendBy Tech. Sgt. Michael Phillips21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Connoisseurs of chrome, and fansof fins will have a lot to see at thePeterson Automotive Skills Center andthe Community Activities Centersponsored Car Show and Block Party,from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at the basepavilion and picnic grounds.

A wide variety of automotive ironwill be on display and trophies and cashprizes will be awarded for “Best inShow” in three categories: 1970 andnewer, 1969 and older, and race cars.

“We’ve changed the categories forthe trophies this year, based on feedbackfrom people who attended last year’sshow,” said Calvin Gammon, AutoSkills Center manager. “Last year, weawarded prizes for ‘best car,’ ‘best racecar’, and ‘best motorcycle.’

“People really seem to like theshow, and we get lots of great feedback,”he added. “We take what people tell us,and we try to make the show a little bitbigger and better every year.”

This is the third year of the show,and participation in the event has growneach year. “We had 22 cars on displaythe first year, and 32 last year,” saidGammon. “We’re expecting more thanthat this year. So far, we have 27 carsregistered, but we expect several moreon the day of the show.”

To enter a vehicle in the carshow, owners must complete aregistration form, and read and sign aRelease of liability. There is a $12registration fee.

Each vehicle being displayed musthave a separate registration form,

release of liability form and mustinclude the entry fee. If a person wantsto register more than one vehicle,payment for all entries can be made withjust one payment.

In addition to the trophies awarded,Gammon said there will be prizes givenaway throughout the day.

“I’ve gotten several items, such asschool supplies, coloring books andcoffee mugs from Base Environmental,”Gammon said.

“From businesses in town, I’vegotten free oil changes, car-care

supplies, free alignments, and evensome diecast cars,” he added.

In addition to all the great lookingvehicles on hand, the Block Partyportion of the event will provide funactivities for children, including a“Bouncey House.” Several foodvendors will be on hand, and crafterswill offer a large selection of items.

“We’re expecting JoyRides tohave some of their games set up aswell,” said Gammon. For moreinformation on the Car Show, callGammon at 556-4481.

Photo by Calvin GammonClassic cars, like this vintage Camaro, will be on display from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.Saturday at the pavilion and picnic grounds. In addition to a wide variety ofvehicles to see, there will be prizes given away, and several “family-friendly”activities sponsored by the Community Activities Center.



By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – If needed, Department ofDefense will ask Congress to authorize more soldiers.But first officials at the department would like to seeif there are other ways to handle deployments and notraise the troop ceiling, Defense Secretary Donald H.Rumsfeld said during a Pentagon news conferenceAug. 5.

If after careful consideration, Rumsfeld decidesthat the military needs more service members, he willrecommend that to President Bush. But first, there area number of other methods to extend the span of U.S.forces.

American service members are participating inoperations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, the Sinai, andBosnia. In addition, there are U.S. troops based inJapan, Korea, and Europe.

Rumsfeld said the department is addressing theproblem. Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen.Richard B. Myers said the military is not stretched toofar now, and it can handle its missions.

Rumsfeld listed a number of options: He said themilitary can put in place a more efficient deploymentand redeployment process. The services also shouldexamine – as the Navy is – using technology to cutdown manning necessary for ships and other weaponssystems. He said the services must look at “rebalanc-ing the reserve component with the active force com-ponent so that we don’t have to have the kinds of call-ups that we do now.”

The United States might examine using moreservice members from allies in some operations and, inthe case of Iraq, manning the army, civil defenseforces, and the police with Iraqis.

The United States also needs to keep close watchon deployments and continue the drawdown in Bosniaand Kosovo and the Sinai.

Another option is to take the 300,000 to 380,000U.S. military members who are in jobs better done bycivilians and return them to military roles. “We need toget the personnel system passed by the Congress so

that we have the ability to manage our civil servicesystem, and not have to constantly put military peopleinto positions that don’t require military people,” hesaid. “That is a pile of people. They need to be doingmilitary functions.”

Rumsfeld said officials should re-examine warplans in light of the new information gleaned fromoperations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The new methods,technologies and capabilities need to be used to theirutmost, he said.

Rumsfeld said that before he tells the presidentthe department needs more people, he would like to tryall these options.

Myers made another point. He told reporters thatpersonnel accounts – including medical and otherquality of life options – are expensive.

“It’s a very expensive solution,” he said. “And it’snot a solution that comes on line right away. You canauthorize it, even provide the money for it, but it takesyou time to recruit, train and so forth. So it’s not animmediate solution to any of the issues that peoplewant to raise right now.

“If you’re going to do it, you’re going to have tolive with it probably for a long time, and you betterthink that through carefully, since that’s a significantpart of your budget.”

Rumsfeld said such a step should be taken care-fully. “We have a big department,” he said. “We’reabsolutely open-minded about how many people wehave in the services. We want to have the right number.And the way to get to the right number is not the firsttime you feel the effects of a spike in activity – as wedo right now with Iraq – immediately decide, ‘Well,the solution’s to that to increase end strength.’

“Now we get about the task of really running thisplace right and seeing that we’re respectful of the tax-payers’ dollars and see that we make the most effectiveuse of the force. And that’s what we’re in the processof doing.”

DoD will examine options before requesting more troops

Photo by Master Sgt. James M. BowmanOPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM – Air Force Reservepararescuemen deployed to Baghdad Internation-al Airport perform a ladder extraction exercisefrom an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter. DoD offi-cials would like to see if there are other ways tohandle deployments before committing moretroops to the region.


Ensure the following items have been accomplished prior to dropping offor turning in a travel voucher:

2 1 s tSpace WingA i r m a n :Senior AirmanJeremy J.Wilder, 21stO p e r a t i o n sGroup

21st SWNCO: Staff

Sgt. Ronald D. Hughes, 21stMaintenance Group

21st SW Senior NCO: MasterSgt. Terry J. Bashore, 21st MissionSupport Group

21st SW Company GradeOfficer: 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vincent,21st Mission Support Group

21st SW Civilian Category I:Christopher Hicks, 21st MissionSupport Group

21st SW Civilian Category II:Angie L. Fields, 21st Mission SupportGroup

21st SW Civilian Category III:

Richard J. Meyers, 721st MissionSupport Group

Peterson Honor Guard NCO:Staff Sgt. Andrew Gilchrist

Team Pete Airman: SeniorAirman Dawn R. Bogardus, 21stMaintenance Group

Team Pete NCO: Tech. Sgt.Erik A. Sandwick, Det. 4 Air ForceOperational Test and EvaluationCenter

Team Pete Senior NCO: MasterSgt. Victor W. Blake, Det. 4, AFOTEC

Team Pete Company GradeOfficer: 1st Lt. Matthew R. Vincent,21st Mission Support Group

Team Pete Civilian Category I:Christopher Hicks, 21st MissionSupport Group

Team Pete Civilian CategoryII: Angie L. Fields, 21st MissionSupport Group

Team Pete Civilian CategoryIII: Richard J. Meyers, 721st MissionSupport Group

Quarterly award winners

Travel voucher checklist

1. Is your signature on the travel voucher? �2. Has your supervisor or Approving Official (AO) signed your

voucher? Did you enter an amount in Block #1 for Split

Disbursement? �3. Are your orders attached? �4. If you took leave during your TDY, is your first and last duty day

annotated in the right column? �5. If dropping off a SF 1164, has your Resource Advisor initialed? �6. Is your “Non-Availability” attached? (*if needed)7. Is Electronic Funds Transfer information attached?

(*only if first time turning in a voucher) �8. Did you check Block 18 for POC travel, and annotate # of miles? �9. Have you included any withdrawal amounts for your Government

Travel Card? �10. If you claim reimbursement for phone calls, have you provided

complete information? (From-To/Date/Amount/Official Business) �11. Is Block 21a signed by your Approving Official for phone calls? �12. Are you claiming baggage fees? (# of bags/amount/Hotel or

Airport usage fees) �13. Are Blanket Orders endorsed properly? �14. If you have amendments to your orders, are they attached?15. Are you an IMA? (*if so, your voucher has to go to Dobbins

ANGB, Ga.) �16. Do you have all the required receipts? (lodging/billeting, rental

car, etc.) �17. Are all the items you’re claiming authorized on your orders? �18. Are Desert Camouflage Uniform tapes/alterations reimbursed on

SF 1164 through the Accounting Liaison Office? �19. For variations not authorized on orders, is Block 21a signed by

your AO? �20. Is your itinerary completely filled out? �21. If needed, is your Actual Expense Allowance letter (if applicable)

attached or signed by an appropriate authority? �

If not filled out correctly, your travel voucher may be held up or returned.If you have questions, please contact Customer Service at 556-4770.

The Law of ArmedConflict is likely to be aheavily tested area dur-ing the UCI thisSeptember, and youcould be one of themembers randomly sel-ected to be tested onyour knowledge ofLOAC.

This is the first ina series of short tips onthe most importantareas of LOAC to helpus all pass the inspec-

tion.Never misuse

internationally protect-ed symbols: a redcross, a red crescent,hands raised in surren-der, or a white flag.

Never attack peo-ple, buildings, or vehi-cles using a red cross,red crescent, or surren-dering with raisedhands or a white flag.

Do not harm non-combatants, including

civilians, sick andwounded, medical per-sonnel, POWs, chap-lains, and enemies whosurrender.

Never kill or tor-ture enemy POWs orharm enemies who sur-render.

That’s all for now,but watch for more tipsnext week!

(Courtesy of 21stSpace Wing LegalOffice)

UCI Preparation: LOAC Tips


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Approach UCI with ‘shoes in hand’By Master Sgt. Kristin Clark 21st Space Wing Manpower and Organization Office

“Please remove your shoes and place them in thebin,” said the airport security screener. I thought,“You’ve got to be kidding!” As if anyone would bebold enough to try a shoe bomb again after all the pub-licity the last guy received!

I sighed, rolled my eyes, and politely bit mytongue as I wiggled out of my sandals and dumpedthem in the plastic bin. Fortunately, I had taken all thetraveler advisories to heart and arrived at the ColoradoSprings airport more than two hours before my flightto Keesler Air Force Base, so the shoe thing was not amajor delay.

The laptop computer was a different story, butI’m focusing on the shoe thing here! After taking afew minutes to repack my laptop and get my sandalsback on, I took a seat in the gate area nearest the secu-rity checkpoint to enjoy one of my favorite airportactivities – people-watching.

Durin0g my two-hour wait, I made some inter-esting observations. A few people, shoes in hand,stomped away from the screening area, red in the faceand angrily cramming their heels back into their Nikesas they sprinted to their gate. One woman loudly com-plained to anyone within earshot that not only did she

have to remove her Mootsie Tootsies, but she hadalready been humiliated enough when her suitcase was“torn apart” by the ogre at the check-in counter.

But most people calmly stopped at the chairsjust past the screening area to buckle up theirBirkenstocks or don their Docksiders. I noticed anelderly couple, shoes in hand, squinting at the depar-ture monitors to see which gate they needed – thenslowly hobbling towards their gate, shoes still in hand.There was a petite Asian woman with four children,quietly telling them in her native language to stopplaying catch with their Sketchers and put them backon their feet.

I sympathized with a harried young mother push-ing a stroller with a screaming, shoeless toddler, back-pack, diaper bag and car seat hanging from her shoul-ders, and shoes in hand – both size 7 and size 3.

I was rather surprised to see how most peoplepatiently accepted the more stringent security meas-ures and just went about the business of travel, albeitwith shoes in hand. To most, having their luggagerearranged, being “wanded” or removing their shoeswere not really annoyances anymore but had becomesecond nature while traveling in our post-Sept. 11society.

It seemed the majority of travelers had preparedfor more intense security by packing lighter, arriving

earlier, or wearing easy-off/easy-on footwear! As Ipondered these observations, a thought began to takeshape. I had been secretly looking forward to thisTDY, as it was going to be a brief but welcome breakfrom Peterson’s pre-inspection frenzy of self-inspec-tion checklists, ramped-up AEF readiness, and last-minute ancilliary training like AT/FP, ORM, andOPSEC.

But I realized that preparing for an ORI is verysimilar to air travel. The things we may considerannoyances are really just required actions that, whenanticipated and planned for, aren’t nearly as bad asthey seem.

Travelers who choose to just do what is requiredto get them to their final destination, instead of pro-crastinating or complaining, have a much better travelexperience. I realized the same is true when preparingfor a unit compliance inspection. We just need to“suck it up” and do what is required to be ready, with-out procrastinating or complaining, and we will ulti-mately have a much better inspection experience. Andif these actions become second nature like the travelsecurity measures have, we won’t have nearly as manyannoyances when the next inspection is looming.

We should all press on – “shoes in hand” – know-ing by the end of September we will have reached ourdestination after a great trip!

PIKES PEAK TOP 3 COUNCILThe Pikes Peak Top 3 meets at 3 p.m. on thefourth Thursday of each month in the EnlistedClub Buffalo Grill. Membership is open to allPeterson Complex master sergeant selectsthrough chief master sergeants. Pikes PeakTop 3 supports enlisted causes and profes-sional development through a variety ofactivities.

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By Staff Sgt.C. Todd LopezAir Force Print News

W A S H I N G T O N –Beginning next year, Air Forceofficials will implement a newfitness test completely differentthan what airmen today arefamiliar with.

The more functional testwill include a 1.5-mile timedrun, a muscular-fitness test ofpush-ups and crunches and abody composition test. It isdesigned to measure the gener-al health of airmen, said Maj.Lisa Schmidt, Chief of HealthPromotions Operations at theAir Force Surgeon General’sOffice.

“The goal is to have ahealthy, fit force that candeploy at any time,” Schmidtsaid. “Our goal is to prevent theonset of diseases such as heartattacks, stroke, high-bloodpressure and high cholesterol.Basically, it is about keepingmembers healthy so they willperform optimally, in-garrisonand deployed. Healthy mem-bers are more heat-, stress- andfatigue-tolerant, and less proneto illness and injury.”

To measure airmen’s over-all fitness, Schmidt’s office anda panel of health and fitnessexperts developed a three-com-ponent measurement systemthat looks at aerobic fitness,body composition and muscu-

lar fitness, she said. An airman’s performance

in each of the three componentareas will earn points. They canearn a maximum of 50 pointson the aerobic portion of thetest, 30 points on the bodycomposition portion and 20 onthe muscular fitness portion.

The total number ofpoints earned on the fitness testwill put the airman into one offour categories: 90 or greater isexcellent, 75 to 89.9 is good, 70to 74.9 is marginal, and lessthan 70 is poor, Schmidt said.

“Scores based on healthprovide an opportunity for ear-lier intervention,” Schmidt

said. “If somebody scores inthe marginal or poor category,we know they are at higher riskfor disease. Therefore, we inter-vene with education and morefrequent testing to monitortheir progress.”

People scoring marginalon the test will attend a two-hour healthy-living workshopthat focuses on lifestyle behav-ior, time management and fit-ness education, Schmidt said.

Intervention for peoplescoring in the poor categoryinvolves the healthy-livingworkshop, an individualizedexercise program and a weight-loss program for those who

exceed body fat standards. Italso involves mandatory exer-cise five days a week, she said.

The test for body compo-sition is still being finalized,but it will measure how muchbody fat a person has, Schmidtsaid.

Tests for other compo-nents of the fitness standardhave already been determined.A 1.5-mile run will determineaerobic fitness. Airmen whoare not medically cleared to runwill take the cycle-ergometrytest. Muscular fitness will bedetermined by both push-upsand crunches, which will besimilar to those done in con-

junction with the cycle-ergom-etry test.

Airmen’s scores on thenew fitness test will also deter-mine how often they need toretest. People scoring “good” or“excellent” will retest after ayear, while those scoring “mar-ginal” will retest after six-months. Airmen scoring “poor”will retest after 90 days.

Just how many push-upsand crunches airmen will haveto do, or how fast they will haveto run, has yet to be finalized.Schmidt’s office has developeddraft charts for the compositescore. The fitness standards onthe draft charts are tailored toboth age and gender.

While the charts are notavailable yet, airmen who arenot already involved in somesort of exercise program shouldbegin now, Schmidt said.

“If you are not doing any-thing now and have concerns,see your doctor first,” she said.“Begin slowly with an aerobic-exercise program such as run-ning, jogging, swimming, orbiking, working up to at least30 minutes on most days of theweek. Muscular fitness andflexibility also need to be partof a balanced fitness program.If you have questions aboutstarting a fitness program, youcan contact your local (healthand wellness center). They canhelp develop a program that’sright for you.”

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Officials set 100-point scale for fitness

Photo by Margie Arnold

Members of the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron do crunches together during an early morningworkout. Their routine, which includes push-ups, crunches, and a run, mirrors the proposedAir Force fitness standards, which will be implemented in January 2004.

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