Base Briefs Showdown at Jack’s ValleyMay 27, 2010 · Airmen 1st Class Warren Malcolm and Eric...

By 2nd Lt Shawn Woodall Jr.4th Space Operations Squadron

Airmen from the 50th Security Forces Squadron put their strength, agility, and teamwork to the test during the Guardian Challenge obstacle course competition May 19 at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

The team, consisting of Staff Sgt. Andrew Lewis, Senior Airman Alberto Lopez, and

Airmen 1st Class Warren Malcolm and Eric Sauls, navigated their way through 17 ob-stacles on Jack’s Valley. The team competed against other Air Force Space Command security forces teams as they tackled the rope swing, monkey bars, low crawl, climb-ing walls, and ended with a four-man litter carry across the finish line.

Two Airmen started off the competition,

as they made their way through the first ob-stacle; the other two team members followed their lead. They started off strong tearing into the course, crossing the rope bridge, swinging across on the rope. It was literally an uphill battle for the Airmen, but they kept pushing forward.

Base BriefsIrwin loses stop signs

The traffic flow at the Irwin/Enoch and Irwin/Hahn intersections has been reconfigured. Stop signs on the inbound and outbound lanes of Irwin Road have been removed to allow for improved traffic flow during peak peri-ods. Base drivers no longer are required to stop when travelling east and west on Irwin road. Traffic traveling north and south on Enoch are still required to stop and cross when able.

Master Sergeant Promotion Party set for today

Please join the Top 3 in celebrating the newest master sergeant selects at noon today at the base gym. Volunteers are also needed. All selectees need to be in place by 11 a.m. Food will be avail-able including sandwiches, vegetable trays, chips and drinks. Please come by to eat and congratulate the Air Force’s newest Senior NCOs.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Master Sgt. James Mendoza at 567-5926 or Master Sgt. Cassandra Bushyeager at 567-5927.

Fitness center gym closed today

The main fitness center’s basketball court gymnasium will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The rest of the facility will remain open.

For more information, contact Seth Cannello, 50th FSS, at 567-6628.

Student summer hire program applications being accepted

The 50th Space Wing is holding a 2010 summer employment program. The program provides job skills and ex-perience to students at least 16 years of age and enrolled in school part time.

For more information, contact Bryant Rushing, 50th FSS, at 567-5221.

DAV volunteer opportunities available

The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 26 needs volunteers for their annual flea market scheduled from June 10-12. The DAV is a non-profit charity dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families.

For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. D’Ontay Roy, 50th FSS, at 567-7329.

Office closures for FridayThe Airman and Family Readiness

Center will be closed Friday.For more information, contact

Debbie Evert, 50th FSS, at 567-3920.Military personnel customer service

and the civilian personnel office will also be closed May 28.

For more information, contact Wayne Kingsbury, 50th FSS, at 567-2240.

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The 50th Space Wing’s Guardian Challenge Security Forces team, comprised of Airmen 1st Class Eric Sauls and Warren Malcolm III, Staff Sgt. Andrew Lewis, and Senior Airman Alberto Lopez, carry a litter to the finish line at the conclusion of the SF event at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s obstacle course May 18. Guardian Challenge is Air Force Space Command’s premier bi-annual competition to determine the best units within the command.

Air Force upgrades GPS constellation

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The Global Positioning System IIF satellite, developed and built by Boeing, is the next generation of GPS space vehicle.

By Scott PraterSchriever Sentinel

The 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadron will soon take control of the Air Force’s newest GPS satellite fol-lowing its tentative launch into orbit May 27 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.

The GPS IIF SV-1 satellite represents a substantial upgrade for the GPS con-stellation. Thanks to improvements with the cesium-based atomic clocks used for timing, the IIF is expected to provide more accurate navigation sig-nals than those of its predecessors.

The new IIF satellite will also broad-cast two new signals: a jam resistant military code signal and a third civil signal known as the L5.

This latest addition is part of an on-going modernization effort for the GPS constellation by the Air Force.

“We’re continuously replacing satel-lites in the constellation to ensure GPS remains the world’s gold standard for po-sition, timing, and navigation,” said Lt. Col. Mike Manor, 2nd SOPS’ director of

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If you were asked, “What are the Air Force core values,” I would bet good money that you would immediately respond, “Integrity First; Service Before Self; and Excellence In All We Do.” However, being able to say the words is not enough. Every Airman is expected to live by those words. To do that, it’s impera-tive that we spend some time thinking about what they really mean. The words themselves could hardly be simpler but living by them involves a daily series of conscious, sometimes difficult, decisions which may test our moral courage and commitment. As with every other part of our lives, preparation is the key. One way to help prepare yourself to live up to our core values is to expend some mental energy considering what they really mean. Let’s look closer at just one of these values; “Excellence in All We Do.”

When I look at the phrase I see two parts. The first part, “Excellence,” tells us what’s expected. The second part, “In All We Do,” tells us when it’s expected. The second part is rather straight forward. It’s expected all the time. There are no limits placed on the expectation of excellence. It is NOT only while you’re on base, only in uniform, only during

duty hours, or only when someone else is look-ing. It’s all the time and in every activity we undertake, whether personal or professional, because we are Airmen 24 hours a day. But what is “Excellence” and how do we know if we’ve achieved it?

The next time you leave Schriever’s restrict-ed area, before you enter the North Entry Control Facility, look up. There is a quote on the wall which says, “Excellence is a journey, not a destination.” Put plainly, you do not achieve excellence, you pursue it. Excellence is not the same as being excellent. You can do many things in life and get an excellent result. If I told you that someone got an “A” on a paper, or a 90 on their physical fitness test, or an “Excellent” inspection rating, would you say that demonstrates excellence? I’d say maybe. Those are all examples of excellent results but they are only indicators of excel-lence. Excellence is about attitude, continu-ous improvement, and what you do after you receive an excellent result.

Here’s a short “Excellence” quiz. Do you stop doing pushups as soon as you hit the number you need to get 10 points because the AF doesn’t give extra credit, or do you see how many more you can do because you want to

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By Airman 1st Class Timothy McCarthy4th Space Operations Squadron

After more than two decades, Schriever is taking security to a new technological level. The implementation of the new security procedures for accessing the restricted area will denote a change in the way the base operates.

Schriever personnel gathered in the Building 300 auditori-um May 18 to discuss the new portals and what the 50th Space Wing has done to accommodate those with special needs in their endeavor to enter and exit the restricted area.

Lt. Col. Marc Peterson, chief of Plans and Programs, hosted a town hall meeting to inform and discuss the current situ-ation of the portals, as well as the ability for the disabled to access the RA.

“[The purpose of this meeting] is to make sure you under-stand what we are doing to keep this base safe and secure...and how it affects you,” said Colonel Peterson.

Colonel Peterson and the audience members discussed the three major access points for individuals with special needs, as well as the amount of parking allotted. The new portals are active on the West entry control point. However,

only half of the total project is complete.While this construction is ongoing, a new door will be

installed which will have greater dimensions to accommodate people with disabilities. This will also be accomplished at the North portals, Building 200. Another option is the use of the vehicle entrances to the restricted area at the North portals, and south of the West portals.

Other efforts to meet and exceed the Americans with Disabilities Act standards are in progress as well. Schriever AFB exceeds the required number of allotted parking spaces for those with disabilities.

“The West parking lot, we are required to have 27 spots designated for Americans with Disabilities Act accessi-bility, we currently have 38 spots. On the North side we are required to have 24, and we will have 28 spots during construction,” said Colonel Peterson. “The West portals will be fully operational with the compliant (ADA) door by July 28...everything will be complete on the North portals by Aug. 18.”

Paul Lazeroff, also from Plans and Programs, discussed the purpose of the new portals and the impact they will have

on the Schriever community.Mr. Lazeroff noted that in addition to greater access to the

restricted area for members with special needs, the primary purpose is to bring security on Schriever into the modern technological era.

“The goal (of the new system) was to update the system to today’s technology versus something that was installed during the 1980’s because security environments change,” said Mr. Lazeroff.

Schriever personnel must be aware that this new security system will bring changes, for example, this new system is no longer a card-swipe system. One very positive change, however, is that individuals cannot be ‘trapped’ inside the portals anymore.

“You cannot get locked in the turnstile. You are either in the restricted area or you are outside the restricted area. You cannot physically get locked in,” said Mr. Lazeroff.

The new system will allow better access to those with disabilities, as well as a more efficient and secure system for everyone else.

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Commentary by Master Sgt. Keith HouinU.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs

Social networking sites are open to Air Force service-members and employees in the workplace. This change to policy has raised many questions about using social media officially and personally in the workplace.

When you get right down to it, however, little has changed. The rules established for Internet use at work are no differ-ent than before Air Force officials opened access to social media sites.

The guidance provided in the recently updated Air Force Guidance Memorandum, Responsible and Effective Use of Internet Based Capabilities is just as true for visiting com-mercial Web sites for personal use on government computers as for using Internet-based services to access social media on those same computers.

What you can or can’t say realy hasn’t changed, either. Guidance found in the 35-series AFIs still offers the primary guidance for public release of information and covers official Web management policy.

Though little has changed in the rules, the tools have come a long way from the early days of government commercial Internet use. In the earliest days of the Internet, forums and bulletin boards were popular ways of sharing information, but they took time to connect, download and upload. Use was limited to people who understood computers.

Today’s social networking arguably has become the fast-est way to disseminate and share a variety of information. The exchange of information is nearly instantaneous. Its accessibility and speed allows us to fire and forget without much thought as to what we say or do.

From a personal standpoint, you may say something that upsets someone or post personal information you may not have really wanted to share. From a professional and official standpoint, this can be dangerous and could cause problems for people far removed from the initial post.

There are more than a few common-sense tips to re-member that can help keep people out of trouble in the social networking world, and at the same time help tell the Air Force story while communicating with family and friends.

Most importantly, think about what you say before you say it. Your words live forever on the Internet.

Everything that applies to other forms of communication applies to the Internet social networking atmosphere as well. Simply think of all the annual briefings you get about opera-tions security, political activity, privacy act and other topics. Ask, “Is this allowed in other forms of communication?” If you aren’t sure, it’s a good bet you should get additional guidance before posting to a social networking site.

We’re proud of our profession and want everyone to know that we’re part of the Air Force, but putting your rank and your name in your profile on a social networking site has some unintended implications.

A Facebook page with the user name “Chief Master Sgt. J. Suchnsuch” is likely to be viewed as an official site. The same page with the username of “J. Suchnsuch,” and profile information that includes rank and position is much less likely to be viewed by the public as official.

Using social networking sites wisely comes down to com-mon sense, responsibility and accountability.

Before you post anything to social networking sites ask these simple questions:

1. Am I violating any rules?2. Is this a responsible comment to make?3. Am I willing to be accountable for the comment?If you answered, “no,” “yes,” “yes,” then it is likely you

are on the right track. If you weren’t sure when answering, you need to become familiar with the social media “rules of the road.”

Social Media “Rules of the Road”What can I do on these sites?

• DO use the sites to help demonstrate the mission: we don’t know the best application yet — MAKE IT!

• DO be creative: use this forum as a way to build relation-ships and new ways to operate

• DO get engaged online: the enemy is living here already; it’s time for us to show our side of the story

• DO use your best judgment: in the end you’re responsible for what you say and the image you present

• DO communicate: the whole goal is to improve opera-tions by sharing what we know

• DO think about operational security, OPSEC• DO give firsthand accounts: go with what you know, and

share but do not give out second-hand information• DO correct folks if they misrepresent the Air Force; do

so respectfully and factually, but make it right, or redirect them to factual information via links

• DO correct yourself if you make a mistake: it’s the right thing to do — CREDIBILITY IS CRITICAL

• DO acknowledge that your views are your own and not the official position of the Air Force or Department of Defense

• DO act professionally: you are our best interface to the public, so be proud and act appropriately

• DO remember that the Uniform Code of Military Justice still applies: just because it’s in a virtual setting doesn’t make something that would be illegal any more lawful or appropriate

• DO ask for help if you aren’t sure about posting something; your local public affairs office is a great place to start

What CAN’T I do on these sites?• DON’T spill the beans on operations, privacy info, con-

tractually sensitive or classified data. THINK OPSEC• DON’T think this is your home computer: FarmVille,

Mafia Wars, eBay, day trading, apps and widgets need to be done elsewhere

• DON’T be rude (your mother’s watching): no obscene, abusive, hateful, or racially, ethnically or otherwise offensive posting or viewing

• DON’T use other people’s info: copyrights, trademarks, logos, writings, etc., must be honored

• DON’T tread on others rights: respect everyone’s right to privacy and personal freedom

• DON’T be fake: no forging data about yourself or others, or misrepresenting who you are — be real

• DON’T pass on second- or third-hand info; just because your buddy told you doesn’t mean it’s true, first-hand info only, please

• DON’T spend half your day tweeting, blogging, etc: chatting with friends on lunch is OK, but don’t go crazy

Expanded digital access requires same common sense

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know if you can beat your personal best? The former gives an excellent result, the later is excellence. How often do you use phrases

like, “Its close enough,” or one of my per-sonal annoyances, “We’ve always done it the old way so why change?” People who look at things that way are not in the pursuit of excel-lence. They are satisfied by mediocrity. How about those folks that believe an established standard is the goal? Standards are generally a minimally acceptable level. Working to exceed standards and expecting the same

of the people around you is not asking too much, it is excellence.

Admittedly, there are not enough hours in the day to make everything you touch better all at once. That’s not realistic. However, as you go about your day, I challenge you to pick something you can influence in one or more parts of your life and make it better. It could be to improve yourself physically

or mentally, streamline a process at work, or even strengthen a personal relationship. It could be anything you choose, but choose something. It will challenge you, keep life interesting, and make the world around you better. So the next time you get asked to recite the AF core values, don’t just say the words; think about what they mean and ask yourself if you’ve lived up them today.

operations. “The GPS constellation is made up of 24 slots in space surrounding the earth where we place our satellites. This slot scheme and satellite placement ensures GPS users receive the most accurate navigation data at any time, at any place around the entire globe.”

With the addition of the IIF SV-1, the GPS constellation consists of 31 operational satellites. The idea is to keep newer satellites covering the primary slots. As the older satellites age, the Air Force will move them out of the constellation and replace those primary slots with new vehicles.

“In a way it’s a constant transition as we continue to field newer and more capable vehicles,” Colonel Manor said.

That constant transition into newer, more technologically advanced satellites has allowed the GPS wing, 2nd SOPS and 19th SOPS to exceed the required accuracy performance for GPS.

“We are exceeding the required sub-6 meters at 98 percent accuracy standard,” Colonel Manor said. “We advertise that we are sub-3 meters on average, which is the most accurate GPS signal in the history of the program... so we’re crushing the sub-6 meter requirement for our global users.”

It’s important to note the system’s improving performance because military and civilian users world-wide have come to rely heavily on GPS.

Not since the invention of the radio has a free utility affected so many people on such a wide and varied scale. Although GPS service was initially designed and used for a military purpose, its civilian uses and popularity have brought the

Air Force into an increasingly public arena.GPS satellites provide combat capability for military ap-

plications, as well as ground vehicle and aircraft navigation aids. Civilians also use GPS as timing and navigation aids, plus they rely on GPS for power-grid management, banking, stock market transactions and cell-phone service.

The drawback comes when entities experience problems with GPS.

With so many people and organizations relying on the ser-vice these satellites provide, the Air Force and GPS organiza-tions become prime targets when problems arise with GPS.

This past January, news reports surfaced concerning a prob-lem with a new military-use GPS receiver manufactured by a private contractor.

“There is a tendency to immediately identify the satellite or the broadcasted navigational signal as being at fault,” Colonel Manor said. “But, we monitor our satellites and their signals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have a crew position specifically identified, our payload system operator, to monitor the performance of the signal globally to ensure it’s of highest quality. If there is an issue with a satellite or the broadcast signal, we take immediate actions to rectify the problem.”

The GPS Operations Center receives 75 to 100 requests each week for various levels of support. Its primary mission is to support military users, providing them with informa-tion to take full advantage of the modernized utility of the GPS signal.

“Any time a civil user of GPS reports a loss of GPS signal, we provide a current status of the GPS constellation and provide additional information to help them determine the cause of their outage,” said 1st Lt. Caitlyn Diffley, 2nd SOPS payload systems operator. “The vast majority of the

time, I’d say 99 percent, the outage is related to some issue with the receiver unit, such as software glitches or instal-lation issues.”

Colonel Manor said in this most recent case, the issue involved a decryption problem with a specific vendor, which affected a specific military-use receiver.

He described the issue as something similar to the way a computer experiences slower processing speed when a user opens too many applications at one time.

“If you have a lot of applications open and you try to open a high-megabit power-point document for example, your computer may get bogged down — and that’s what hap-pened with this contractor’s receiver. Its ability to process or decrypt the new signal causes it to bog down, and by the time it is able to decrypt, it loses its link with the broadcasted signal,” he said.

This specific problem was fixed within six weeks.Through a partnership, the GPS wing, 2nd SOPS, 19th

SOPS, the 50th Space Wing and the Air Force developed a solution through what is known as an iKey. Basically, the receiver is instructed to recognize the new signal as an old one.

Military and warfighter operations were not affected dur-ing the receiver’s down time, and redundant systems and work arounds allowed the military to operate with GPS at all times.

The most recent launch of the new IIF satellite represents the first of 12 IIFs scheduled for launch in the next few years.

After a three to four month checkout of the new satel-lite, the vehicle will enter the operational constellation and begin broadcasting its navigation signal to users. The next IIF launch is anticipated for November of this year.

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By 2nd Lt. Ronald Davies4th Space Operations Squadron

While attending the Air Force Space Command com-mander’s conference at the Peterson Consolidated Club, Tech. Sgt. Stephen Cannon was asked to sit on a panel and discuss current issues regarding the needs of the Air Force family. Upon arrival at the conference, Sergeant Cannon was STEP promoted on the spot.

The Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, or STEP, is a highly-selective Air Force program that gives command-ers the opportunity to promote their best and brightest to the next higher rank between staff and master sergeant.

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, Air Force Space Command com-mander, presented master sergeant stripes to Sergeant Cannon in front of a crowd of Airmen and civilians including members of his unit, the National Reconnaissance Office Operations Squadron, a tenant unit at Schriever AFB. Sergeant Cannon’s wife, Michelle, and new born son, Chandler, also attended the conference to tack on his new rank.

“Sergeant Cannon is the most deserving NCO I have ever worked with,” said Lt. Col. Kerri Mellor, NOPS commander. “He is fearless in tackling the most challenging tasks, and many times the tasks are done before you even ask.”

Colonel Mellor added, “Sergeant Cannon epitomizes what I believe an NCO should be, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and courageous, and sets a high standard for others to fol-low. In many ways, he often displays what it means to be a senior NCO by applying his experience to mentoring our young officers.”

Sergeant Cannon said being STEP promoted was an un-expected surprise.

“I was completely blown away ... everyone was in on it,” Sergeant Cannon said. “I’m incredibly honored and grateful to have been STEP promoted by General Kehler.”

Sergeant Cannon is the NCO in charge of current opera-tions at the NOPS. His responsibilities include leading a crew of 125 people, supporting on-orbit operations for NRO satellites and coordinating, scheduling, and deconflicting sat-ellite contacts. He also serves as the squadron commander’s voice to the NRO and AFSPC for mission issues in addition to managing a logistics budget.

“My most difficult task is deciding which priorities to complete first each day,” Sergeant Cannon said. “From day to day I could be working as a flight commander, working

logistic issues like property management or procurement. I could also be working facility, safety or environmental issues. To pin down just one task is difficult. At NOPS every task is rewarding because it furthers the NRO mission.”

When thinking about what to pass on to other Airmen, Sergeant Cannon said, “I would advise Airmen to pursue off base education. I use my bachelor and master degree education every day. I am a big believer that attitude is key. I would advise them to keep a positive attitude in everything

they do.”Sergeant Cannon, who has had assignments at Peterson

and Schriever during his career, attributes his success to his family and colleagues.

“What inspires my AF career is the AF family — the mili-tary family made up of both government and contractors inspires me to do the best job I can every day,” he said. “I owe it all to the great leaders who have taken time to men-tor me.”

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Chief Master Sgt. Todd Small, Air Force Space Command command chief master sergeant, congratulates Tech. Sgt. Stephen Cannon, his wife, Michelle, and newborn son, Chandler, on Sergeant Cannon’s STEP promotion to master sergeant during a commander’s conference May 18. Sergeant Cannon is assigned to the National Reconnaisance Office Operations Squadron, a tenant organization at Schriever AFB.

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Showdown“We had to dig deep and push as hard as

we can,” said Airman Sauls.Enthusiasm was high as a crowd of Schriever

spectators cheered them on. Full of grit and determination, the Schriever competitors raced back down the hill only to be met by a series of climbing obstacles.

Dazed and exhausted following the comple-tion of the climbing obstacles, Schriever team members then traversed a rope bridge, and finished with an event that tested not only their fitness level, but their teamwork. Called the “litter carry,” teams were tasked with car-rying a litter with a 125 pound dummy more than 300 meters to the finish line. They were tired but they were determined to finish, with the crowd screaming and cheering they fin-ished strong.

“The course was difficult but the ‘weaver’ was the hardest obstacle,” Airman Sauls said.

Airman 1st Class Matthew Cleveland, 4th Space Operations Squadron, portraying Gen. William Palmer, added, “It was an intense competition; everybody put forth a great ef-fort today.”

As for training for the event, Airman Sauls said, “Everyone had to do a trial in order to be chosen.”

The security forces contenders had to take an Army style physical fitness test which con-sisted of a two-mile run, and two-minute pull-ups and sit-ups exercises. Their shooting scores were also among the selection criteria.

Airman Sauls said of the event, “I am proud to represent Schriever in this competition.”


Staff Sgt. Andrew Lewis, 50th Security Forces Squadron Guardian Challenge contender, attacks an obstacle at the obstacle course trail at the U.S. Air Force Academy training area during the security forces competition May 18.


Master Sgt. Garrett Maynard, 50th Security Forces Squadron, pours water over the head of Staff Sgt. Andrew Lewis, 50th SFS Guardian Challenge team member, following the obstacle course run at the U.S. Air Force Academy training area May 18.

Air Force photo/David Ahlschwede

A1C Eric Sauls, 50 Space Wing Guardian Challenge Contender negotiates a water obstacle at the United States Air Force Academy training area during the security forces competition May 18.


Senior Airman Alberto Lopez, 50th Security Forces Squadron Guardian Challenge contender, races down an obstacle course trail at the United States Air Force Academy training area during the security forces competition May 18.


Airman 1st Class, Warren Malcolm III, 50th Security Forces Squadron Guardian Challenge team member, makes it over the water obstacle at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s obstacle course May 18. Guardian Challenge is Air Force Space Command’s premier bi-annual competition to determine the best units within the command.


Master Sgt. Garrett Maynard and Chief Master Sgt. Tad Davis, 50th Security Forces Squadron, cheer on their Guardian Challenge team during the Security Forces competition at the United States Air Force Academy's obstacle course May 18. Guardian Challenge is Air Force Space Command's premier bi-annual competition to determine the best units within the command.


By 1st Lt. Jonathan SimmonsAir Force Space Command Public Affairs

Every two years Air Force Space Command holds Guardian Challenge, its command-wide combat competition, but GC 2010 has been a year of firsts.

For the first time this year, GC incorporates operations and support forces from both space and cyberspace units, making GC 2010 the world’s first space and cyberspace com-bat competition.

Airmen and civilian warriors from six space wings, three cyberspace and combat communications wings, as well as three Air National Guard combat comm groups, and the Space and Missile Systems Center competed in challenges designed to hone their warrior skills and make them better contributors to Joint operations around the world.

Teams were selected from among the best of the best in AFSPC, and competitions commenced at various locations between March 1 and May 19. Culmination events, includ-ing an awards ceremony, took place at Peterson AFB, Colo., May 20 and 21.

GC 2010 is a ‘reboot’ of the past with cyberspace forces joining the competition for the first time, while the ICBM forces that transferred to Air Force Global Strike Command Dec. 1, did not participate.

Two brand new trophies were unveiled at the GC Opening Ceremony to recognize the best of the command’s newly acquired 24th Air Force units. The Polifka Trophy, which was to be awarded to the best cyber forces team, is named after Col. Karl L. Polifka, former 67th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing commander who died in action when his F-51 aircraft was shot down over North Korea. Col. Karl Polifka, Jr., was on hand at the ceremony to participate in the unveiling of the trophy named after his father.

The Etchberger Trophy, which was to be awarded to the best combat communications team, is named after Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger, a radar superintendent who post-humously received the Air Force Cross for his extraordinary acts of valor during an enemy ground attack in the Vietnam War. The last person to see Chief Etchberger alive, retired Tech. Sgt. John Daniel, and Chief Etchberger’s sons Cory, Steve, and Rich, and his granddaughter Molly participated in the unveiling of the Etchberger Trophy.

GC 2010 was divided into several different events, which were primarily administered by 14th and 24th Air Forces. Each event was tailored to the specialties of the compet-ing units, and in most cases consisted of a problem being posed to the teams with the task to discover the best way to solve it. Events include space operations, space launch, space acquisition, security forces, space communications, and combat communications contests.

Another first for GC this year is the addition of the Combat Challenge (CC) tradition. Running from 1986 to 1996, CC was historically the Air Force’s combat communications competition, which tested units’ ability to rapidly and ef-fectively set up communications in field conditions. This year, as a GC event, CC took place at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., April 17 to 19. It included team events in air base defense, comm site set up, physical fitness, shooting, tent city construction, and Airman’s Manual knowledge.

The GC culminating events included an opening ceremony, CRUD tournament, static displays, professional forums and a score posting awards banquet.

Both Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton, and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Carrol H. Chandler were in atten-dance at the culminating events, which capped months of preparation, innovation and competition.

“Guardian Challenge is the farthest thing from being a game,” said Lt. Col. Burke Hare, deputy GC competition commander. “All of the goals of Guardian Challenge are aimed at enabling the United States to continue winning in space and cyberspace. We’re executing Guardian Challenge because it is a prime op-portunity for the Space and Cyber warriors of Air Force Space Command to demonstrate and enhance the effectiveness of their skills, training, and procedures directly contributing to the joint way the nation fight’s war. It’s an unprecedented opportunity to stimulate vital innovation, cooperation, and esprit de corps in and among AFSPC Space and Cyberspace units.”

The undersecretary echoed this sentiment.“None of our Joint partners could do what they do without

you,” said Ms. Conaton at the GC opening ceremony.This year GC leadership sought to bring coherence amongst

the geographically and functionally diverse GC competition events through the concept of the GC season.

“Guardian Challenge is more than just a competition,” said Chief Master Sgt. Todd Small, AFSPC command chief. “It’s a season we can all use to hone our skills and better prepare us to win the Joint fight.”

GC season, which spanned from January through May 2010, was targeted toward meeting eight goals that were di-rected by the AFSPC commander, Gen. C. Robert Kehler:

• Identify areas for standardization to enhance readiness/efficiency

• Improve readiness, combat capabilities, and methodol-ogy through preparation, innovation and cross talk

• Enhance esprit de corps and strengthen teamwork across all Command mission areas

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Each new cyber wing was partnered as a “sister wing” with a seasoned space wing for the competition and culminating events. This pairing was designed to develop mentorship and collaboration through GC that will be carried into daily operations and warfighting efforts.

“Teamwork and innovative thinking are the hallmarks of our outstanding professionals,” said General Kehler. “Any time we show this kind of enthusiasm and improve our skills, it’s a success. The competitors and support personnel have

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When the Air Force announced new fitness assessment standards increasing testing to twice per year, 50th Space Wing leadership recognized the near-term need for an in-door running track.

Currently, Schriever’s outdoor running track serves as the only venue for the running portion of the fitness as-sessment, but that venue routinely exceeds the allowable weather standards for testing, exposing Airmen to harsh winds, cold temperatures and precipitation, especially dur-ing the winter months.

As a means for alleviating that problem, construction will soon be underway on a new 1/12 mile covered running track just east of the fitness center, near the first water/shade station of the running path.

Dubbed the “Field House,” the facility will consist of a three-lane rubberized running track.

“It’s going to allow us to test and train in inclement weath-er,” said Fitness Center Director Seth Cannello. “It’s a huge benefit for us since it can be so windy and cold out here.”

To complete their 1.5 mile fitness assessment run, Airmen will need to complete 18 laps at the Field House track, a considerable change from the six laps needed to complete the run on the outdoor track.

“I do think it’s important to have options if the weather turns poor,” Mr. Cannello said. “That way we won’t have to delay the testing process. The only thing that may present a problem is it may be difficult to count that many laps.”

Mr. Cannello said the fitness center staff is attempting to obtain a timing system where runners would wear an electronic chip that will be linked to a monitor. As each individual crosses a pad, it would count the number of laps. The new timing system would be a real benefit for the fitness assessment cell because the cell monitors wouldn’t have to worry about timing everyone and counting their laps.

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Best Security Forces Tactics Team — 460th Space Wing

Best Security Forces Obstacle Course Team — 30th Space Wing

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to disseminate information about a disturbance, crisis or incident, exercise or real-world, on or off-base, which might affect day-to-day activities of base person-nel. The line will provide base personnel with accurate information about the status of any disturbance or crisis situation and the actions taken or being taken.

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Post 9/11 G.I. Bill briefings to be held

The next Post 9/11 G.I. Bill briefings will be held June 16 at 1 p.m. in Bldg. 210, Rm. 310.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Cassandra Bushyeager of 50th FSS at 567-5927.

Schriever 5/6 council meetings held every second Tuesday

The 5/6 council will conduct a monthly meeting every second Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. at Einstein’s Bagels and 2 p.m. at the Bldg. 300 auditorium.

For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. D’Ontay Roy, 50th FSS, at 567-7329.

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Annual maintenance on Schriever’s ve-hicle barriers will take place until June 10. Work will be accomplished Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. During maintenance periods traffic at the barriers will be reduced to one lane only for inbound and outbound traffic.

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New fitness classes availableNew fitness classes are being offered at

the Main Fitness Center. Information can also be found in the monthly Happenings Magazine dispensed at Outdoor Recreation, the Satellite Dish Dining Facility, the Main Fitness Center and other FSS locations.

For more information, contact Seth Cannello of 50th FSS at 567-6628.

Schriever Public Health office closed today

The Schriever Public Health office will be closed from 1 to 4:30 p.m., today for an of-ficial function.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Randy Lund, 21st MDG, at 567-3327.

Peterson Clinic closed certain hours Thursday and Friday

The Peterson clinic and all ancillary ser-vices to include Pete East Pharmacy will be closed on the following days Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Friday for a Family Day and Monday in observance of Memorial Day. For all medical emergencies please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If re-quiring after hours Acute Care, contact the 556-CARE line and choose the USAFA Acute Care clinic.

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TAP is a Department of Labor facility class and recommended for your transition from the military lifestyle. This course is offered to those a year out from separations or two years out from retirement. The class will be held May 24- 27, from 8a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Schriever A&FRC.

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Fitness center annex has new hours

The fitness center annex is now open Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m.-2 p.m.

For more information, contact Seth Cannello of 50th FSS at 567-6628.

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‘Be a Better Supervisor’ seminar being held June 8

A “Be a Better Supervisor” seminar will be held at 8 a.m., June 8 in Bldg. 210, Rm. 310A. The three hour seminar is designed to improve supervision and leadership skills.


Special duty panel needs volunteers

The Team Schriever Professional Development Team is looking for personnel who have served in a special duty position to sit on a panel June 25 at 2 p.m. in Bldg. 210, Rm. 310.


50th FSS activity closures for June 18

The following 50th Force Support Squadron

facilities/activities will close at 11 a.m., June 18 due to an official function: 50th FSS com-mand section, installation personnel readi-ness, NAF financial management, manpower and personnel, civilian personnel, NAF hu-man resources, and the military personnel section.

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AF Test Pilot selection board taking place Aug. 2-6

The next annual U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board will take place Aug. 2-6 at the Air Force Personnel Center. TPS trains pilots, navigators and engineers to develop, test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems.

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Tierra Vista offers all brand new, energy efficient, spacious and inviting homes for Schriever Airmen and families. Homes are currently available for junior NCO’s (E1-E6) and CGO’s (O1-O3). Senior NCO (E7-E8) homes will be opening soon.

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Barbecue Safety: Grills must be super-vised at all times once lit. Maintain 10 feet of clearance from any structure. Dispose of hot coals properly once cooled. Wet coals are subject to spontaneous combustion. If using a gas grill, ensure all connections are tightened properly.

For more information, contact Paul Macek of 50th CES at 567-3022.

School-age Summer Camp registration available

The Schriever School-Age Summer Camp program still has space available for select weeks this summer.

For more information, contact Cheryl Jensen of 50th FSS at 567-4742.

Spring to mark NSPS to GC transition

The Department of Defense is on track to transition the majority of its civilian employ-ees out of the National Security Personnel System by Sept. 30. The majority of employ-ees will transition back this spring to the

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Midnight bike ride scheduled June 12

The 16th Annual Midnight Bike Ride will be held at 11:50 p.m., June 12 at Garden of the Gods and Colorado Springs. Music, food and t-shirts will be available.

For more information, contact Bekah Nugent of 4th SOPS at 567-5234.

Speakers wantedDo you like to speak in public? Are you

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Topic of speech can extend beyond your career field, and can also include your life, military experiences and travel. Speakers will also have the chance to speak at Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day events.

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The School-Age Program accepts school-age children (kindergarten — 12 years) who need drop-in care on “no-school” days from school districts other than District 22. The cost is $3 per hour, maximum of 10 hours of care per day. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible patrons are active duty, DoD civilians (APF & NAF), DoD contrac-tors and reservists on active duty or during active duty training.

For more information, please contact Cheryl Jensen of 50 FSS at 567-4742.

Water World and Elitch Garden tickets available at Outdoor Recreation

Single-day tickets for Water World are now available for $29 (adult or child) at Outdoor Recreation in Bldg. 300, Rm. 133. Water World opens May 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Elitch Garden tickets are available for $21 each or buy three for $63 and get one free.

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Sandwiches..unique sandwiches ranging from a big kids grilled cheese to a Cheese steakSoups.... 5 soups every day made fresh in houseSalads.... build your own or choose one of our signature saladspasta..... Mac & Cheese or try the green curry noodles WE DELIVER!!!!!! YOU CAN SEE OUR FULL MENU ON FACE BOOK BECOME A FAN!!

BISTROWalter’s Bistro146 E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd.(Hwy 115/ Cheyenne Mtn Blvd) www.waltersbistrocs.com719-630-0201

New American Cuisine, Casual Atmosphere (Private room available) Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30-Close Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm20% Active Military Discount on Lunch Menu

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