June 13, 2013 - Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group

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Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
Thursday, June 13, 2013 Vol. 57 No. 23
Front Range EOD techs maximize training at Airburst range
By Michael
Golembesky
21st Space Wing
Public Affairs staff writer
FORT CARSON, Colo.
— “Smoke, smoke, smoke,
five minutes to detona-
tion,” rang out over the ra-
dio during a joint training
exercise between explosive
ordnance disposal members
from the 21st Civil Engineer
Squadron, 302nd CES and
Buckley’s 140th CES at the
Airburst range and training
complex at Fort Carson, just
west of Pueblo, Colo.
Hot, dry and windy; back
dropped by the Sangre de
Cristo mountain range,
the Airburst range at the
southern-most end of Fort
Carson’s training area could
easily be mistaken for any-
where in Afghanistan.
“Gaming (teaching) in the
classroom can only get you
so far. Out here we can add
stress, heat, fatigue, real ex-
plosives and really get down
to how the job is done,” said
Master Sgt. Benjamin “Paul”
Horton, 21st CES Explosive
Ordnance Disposal
technician.
The purpose of this semi-
annual training event is to
bring together EOD tech-
nicians from around the
region that would normally
not have access to this type
of field experience because of
(U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky)
limitations such as too few FORT CARSON, Colo. — Senior Airman David Rediger, 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, carefully prepares a bundle of thermite incendiary
grenades while training to properly destroy classified material at the Airburst range located at the southern portion of Fort Carson’s training area. The 21st Space Wing, 302nd AW and
See EOD page 13
Colorado Air National Guard held the joint training June 4.
Mountain, man
legacies intertwined
By Staff Sgt. J. Aaron Breeden
21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station
— referred to simply as “the Mountain” by many — has been home to some of
America’s most unique and highly classified missions during its 47-year existence.
While most may consider Cheyenne Mountain a place of ultimate secrecy, for Earl
Clelland, 721st Civil Engineer Squadron power systems mechanic, it has been a
home away from home for nearly 30 years.
Born in Bermuda and raised in Detroit, Clelland joined the Air Force at the age
of 20 having grown tired of the Cadillac assembly line.
His first of many assignments at Cheyenne Mountain was with the civil engineer
(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. J. Aaron Breeden) squadron in the Mountain’s power plant, responsible for pumping the Mountain’s
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. — Earl Clelland, 721st Civil Engineer Squadron power systems life blood through its granite veins.
mechanic, leads a tour through the industrial area of Cheyenne Mountain. CMAFS is home to the 721st Mission Support Clelland, the self-described, ‘Encyclopedia of the Mountain,’ explained it was
Group, which operates, maintains, secures, sustains, mobilizes, tests, and controls the worldwide warning and surveillance
See Mountain page 13
system for North America.
INSIDE
News 1-11
Briefs 12
Training Like
Classifieds 14
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21st Space Wing Commander
Col. Chris Crawford
Chief of Public Affairs
Olympic overcoming
1st Lt. Stacy Glaus
Editorial Staff
Chief of Internal Information
Mr. Steve Brady
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Two years and hundreds of hours of physical
Staff Writer A popular mantra in our front office these days Col. therapy later, he proved them wrong. With the
Michael Golembesky seems to be, “This falls in the ‘can’t make this Chris Crawford goal to make it to the Olympics, his family
stuff up’ category.” Sometimes this is made in held fundraisers and he swept the gym floor

reference to a silly error, but lately it seems to to pay for training. Battling injuries — he
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80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. through. As a wing and a base, we have had tore both anterior cruciate knee ligaments
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21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force commander
newspaper is an authorized publication for members of continually amazed at the capacity of our team practices because of the pain.
the U.S. military services. to overcome adversity regularly. He became the solo Irish gymnast in the
Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the I’d like to encourage you in whatever chal- 2012 Summer Olympics, making him just the
official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, lenge you are facing. With college football still discovered she had hit the hurdle because second Irish gymnast in history to qualify for
the Department of Defense or the Department of the
Air Force. a few months away (Roll Tide), I thought I’d she had no feeling in her feet and diagnosed the Olympic Games. Kieran had every excuse
The appearance of advertising in this publication, reflect on the 2012 Olympic Games for some her with a tethered spinal cord. to give up, but something inside of him put
including inserts or supplements, does not constitute stories of a few individuals who overcame In 2011, Jones had spinal surgery and one expectations aside as he made a decision to
endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, adversity in their respective fields. year later, she qualified for the 2012 London persevere, no matter what the obstacle.
or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made LoLo Jones grew up in poverty in Iowa with Olympics. She placed fourth in the 100 meter Im Dong-hyun has 20 and 30 percent of his
available for purchase, use or patronage without regard her mother, where she attended eight schools hurdles, 23 hundredths of a second behind vision in each eye. He has two Olympic gold
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital in eight years and resorted to shoplifting to the Australian gold medalist. She has said she medals in archery and has to ask his team-
status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other feed her family. When she discovered run- will be back for the 2016 Games. mates to find out whether his arrow hit the
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by ning, she redirected her energy and became Then there’s Kieran Behan, an Irish gym- mark. In 2012, he set the first world record of
the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring the first woman to earn back-to-back victo- nast who was confined to a wheelchair at the games by earning a 669 out of 720 score
Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) ries in the 60-meter hurdles at the NCAA the age of 10 but miraculously returned to in the individual event. He uses his blindness
556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax [phone] or DSN Championships from 2003-2004. In the 2008 training. Less than a year later, Kieran fell as a way to not overthink his aim.
834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs
unless otherwise indicated. Beijing Olympics, Jones stumbled on the off the high bar and severely damaged his I don’t pretend to have all the answers to
The Space Observer is published every Thursday. second-to-last hurdle in the 100 meter race, inner ear and brain. Doctors didn’t expect See Overcoming page 13
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Exchange to
Update vRED now
transition
By Capt. Nate Himert and Capt. Dena Burke are killed. If the names and addresses on that document
to rip-stop
21st Space Wing Judge Advocate Office are not current, there may be delays in notification, or
worse yet, the wrong people may be notified, causing
your family unnecessary pain during what will be an
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — What if a
already trying time. airman battle
few moments of effort now could save your loved ones
Another important document is your SGLI, and it
from confusion upon your death? Surely, you would take
the time now, right? Yet some Airmen have not taken the too must be current to avoid confusion in the event of
time to ensure their Virtual Record of Emergency Data your death. uniform
and Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance are up to SGLI forms allow Airmen to designate one or more
date. Sadly, there have been real world incidents here at beneficiaries of their life insurance in the event of death.
Peterson of Airmen failing to maintain up-to-date infor- Major life events — such as marriage, divorce, birth of a
mation on their vRED and SGLI disbursement resulting child and deaths of family members — may change who DALLAS (AFNS) — As the Air Force transitions
in confusion and anguish for their family members. an Airman wishes to designate as a beneficiary. If an from the airman battle uniform, or ABU, to the rip-
A Colorado state law makes it imperative that Airmen Airman experiences a major life event, fails to update his stop airman battle uniform, the Army & Air Force
regularly ensure their vRED is up to date. Under Colorado or her SGLI and dies, the SGLI form controls who receives
Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the
Revised Statute 15-19-104, when an active duty, Reserve, the SGLI payment upon death. Similar to the vRED, a
ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency’s stock is
or National Guard service member completes a federal will or estate planning document cannot determine the
record of emergency data (DD-93), such as the vRED, beneficiary of SGLI. Only the official SGLI form filled out depleted.
that record becomes the determining document as to and signed at the MPS determines the SGLI beneficiary. “While the ABUs will still be authorized for wear,
who is authorized to direct the disposition of the service Updating a vRED takes about five minutes for return- they will not be carried in Exchange Military Clothing
member’s remains. Even if the service member later com-
ing users or 10 minutes for new users. The form is easy, Stores as the RABU will completely replace the older,
pletes a new, separate document that details a different
online, and can be done 24 hours a day. All you need to heavier ABU,” said Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson,
authority for the disposition of remains, the vRED is the
do is access the Air Force Portal website, select Virtual
controlling document under Colorado law. the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor.
MPF, select “Record of Emergency Data,” and complete
This means that if an Airman completes a signed, no- The RABU is a lighter, nylon/cotton blend that has
the form and submit.
tarized document as part of will and estate planning, the been available for Airmen at Military Clothing Stores
To update the SGLI, go to the MPS office in Building
vRED, even if older than any new document, is still the
since June 2012. The RABU is also cooler than the ABU
350. A personnelist will assist with filling out the form
controlling authority for who receives and directs the
and act as the required signature witness. Forms are also and features a wrinkle-resistant finish.
disposition of that Airman’s remains.
available to be filled out at home at http://www.va.gov. Military members can access the Exchange’s Military
Similarly, if an Airman has a life-changing event —
such as marriage or divorce — the vRED still determines Once complete, you simply need to stop by MPS to sign Clothing Store at www.shopmyexchange.com by click-
who will have authority for disposition of remains. In them in front of a personnelist. ing “Military Clothing Store” under the store locator
short, you cannot simply assume your husband/wife/ Ensuring these important documents are up to date is link at the bottom of the page or locate the nearest
mother/father will be the one receiving your remains. You part of military readiness and is vital to accomplishing
Military Clothing brick and mortar location through
need to make sure you declare as much on your vRED. the mission. If for no other reason though, take the time
the store locator link at www.shopmyexchange.com/
The vRED also serves another vital purpose. It is the and update these documents for your loved ones and
document that the military relies on in the event they make things a little easier on them during an already exchangestores/.
have to notify your family if you go missing in action or difficult time. (Information courtesy of Army & Air Force Exchange
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Know before you go When it comes to kids and teens, the available on loan, however, the Loan Closet
“Relocation — Youth Sponsor Program” does not offer bed linens.
helps ease youth’s transition to a new place Also, it is never too soon to locate and
through correspondence with youth of the contact the A&FRC at your new installa-
same age at their destination. You can visit tion to find out what newcomer resources
the Youth Center’s “Sponsor a Youth” page and assistance they provide. Military in-
By Michael Golembesky your move involves relocation overseas.
for information on youth sponsorship. stallation booklets and additional infor-
21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer But no need to worry because the Peterson
Are you new to Peterson? The A&FRC
mation can be found by visiting Military
A&FRC offers the “Relocation Assistance
has got you covered too, the “Right Start
OneSource online. There you can search
Program” giving Airmen the tools and
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Newcomer’s Orientation” class is by specific installation and get access to ev-
— Reassignment? New position? New base? knowledge to succeed. mandatory to all newcomers to Peterson
erything you need to know, before you go.
With all of the stresses that go along with “It is mandatory for me to contact all AFB. Here you will learn about the Wing’s
“Many people don’t even know that these
transitioning to a new installation, it’s PCSing personnel on Peterson to make unique mission, meet agency representa-
base booklets even exist,” Fornander said
good to know the people at the Airman sure that they are aware and have access tives and get training on required items.
when talking about the usefulness of the
and Family Readiness Center here provide to all of the different resources available to Spouses are highly encouraged to attend
classes and services to help Airmen and them,” said Christina Fornander, Peterson along with the service member. military installation booklets, which con-
their families to be prepared before you go. Relocation Assistance lead. You’re moving and everything you own solidate a lot of information into a single
When it comes to a permanent change The program provides a variety of is either boxed up or in transit to your new user-friendly book.
of station to a new installation, being pre- services designed to help personnel and location. What are you going to use for For more information about the re-
pared is the best thing Airmen can do for their families through the process of a your remaining time here? Answer: the location services provided by the
themselves and their families. It can be a PCS move. Services include education, Peterson Loan Closet. Peterson A&FRC, call [phone],
very stressful and hectic time with hun- information, referral and support to help The Loan Closet offers temporary (up visit them at building 350, room 1203
dreds of things to accomplish before you ease the physical and emotional impact to 30 days) use of items to relocating per- or go to http://www.21fss.com/about/
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schools, housing, commissary, maps, em- Briefing” offers information from the joint fans, phones, electrical appliances, dishes, The Military OneSource Peterson AFB
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Peterson water the child development centers. All microbiological samples treatment plants.
collected in 2012 were analyzed by El Paso County Public Local surface water sources are from the north and south
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Colorado
contaminate level (non-mandatory guidelines ter in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area
Springs Utilities supplies drinking water to Peterson AFB. for aesthetic considerations such as taste, color near Aspen. Waters collected from the system
Base personnel can get the facts about the water they drink or odor) from older copper pipes, but the cop- are diverted to the Arkansas River, near Buena
from the recently released CSU — 2013 Water Quality Report. per is immediately eliminated after running the Vista, and then flow approximately 150 miles
This report (reporting period Jan. 1 -Dec. 31, 2012) informs cold water for two to three seconds. The kitchen downstream to the Pueblo Reservoir, and then
the public about the water quality and services CSU delivers staff runs the cold water for one to two minutes on to the water treatment plant. The source water
to the base every day. upon arrival each morning, ensuring the water may vary during the year and may be a blend of
CSU staff, as well as the 21st Medical Group’s is safe to drink, and the 21st CES Maintenance surface water and purchased water.
Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight, test the water con- Engineering flight has initiated a work order to To view the complete 2013 Water Quality
sumed throughout the base. Throughout the process of col- develop a mitigation project for the youth activi- Report, visit www.csu.org, and click on
lection, treatment and distribution, certified water treatment ties center. Residential/Community/Water Quality/ 2013
plant operators and laboratory staff monitor the water quality Nearly 75 percent of the water provided by CSU Water Quality Report (reporting year 2012).
for its chemical and biological content. Some of these analyses originates from many mountain streams (surface Customers without web access can obtain a
are required to meet state and federal standards, while others water). Water from these streams is collected and hard copy of the report at the Bioenvironmental
are part of ongoing testing to assure a continual supply of stored in various reservoirs along the Continental Engineering office located in building 1246. The
high quality drinking water. Divide. The collection systems in this area consist of the report will also be available in all base dormitory facilities.
CSU employees test the water at treatment plants Homestake, Fryingpan-Arkansas, Twin Lakes, and Blue For questions concerning water quality issues in the Tierra
and throughout the CSU water distribution system. River systems. The majority of this water is transferred to Vista Community distribution system, call the TVC Facility
Bioenvironmental engineering tests water at 10 different sam- Colorado Springs through pipelines that protect the water Maintenance Department at 597-5950.
pling locations per month for microbiological contamination from contaminants, such as herbicides, pesticides, heavy For more information about Peterson Air Force Base water
that could occur in the Peterson section of the distribution metals and other chemicals. Water delivered to Colorado quality, call Michael Puleo at 556-7721.
system. The Peterson sample sites include the dining facil- Springs is stored at Rampart Reservoir and at the Catamount (Water quality information courtesy of Colorado Springs
ity, the Exchange food court, aircraft watering points and reservoirs on Pikes Peak, which then supply the CSU water Utilities and 21st SW Bioenvironmental Engineering flight.)
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Resiliency is the power or ability to return
to the original form, position after being bent, compressed or stretched. Professional and
mental resilience is the focus of the 21st Space Wing’s two new Master Resiliency Trainers,
who will be responsible for graduating unit level trainers to teach skills to strengthen all
Team Pete members.
The Air Force’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, or CAF, consists of four pillars
used to succeed and prosper. Mental, physical, social and spiritual strengths are the basic
bedrock upon which our Airmen build their lives and careers.
Resiliency training is the newest addition to the CAF program aimed at teaching our
Airmen the skills to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing
demands. These skills build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force Community.
“The training is unique because it teaches Airmen skills to find the positive in every situ-
ation, instead of always focusing on the negative,” said Beverly Price, 21st SW community
support coordinator.
Although this new training requirement is not fully implemented Air Force wide, the 21st
SW is well ahead of the curve with the graduations of Tech. Sgt. Americo Galdeano, 721st
Mission Support Group, and Tech. Sgt. Casandra Nevins, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron,
from the two-week master resilience trainer course hosted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-
Lakehurst, N.J.
The two day Resilience Training Assistant course is offered once a quarter with limited
space to maintain the effectiveness of the material taught. In addition to the unit level
training opportunities like Wingman Day and Commander’s Call, the RTAs can also assist
with training at the First Term Airman Center here at Peterson.
“Even though the RTAs cannot instruct the classes at FTAC, they can help out in the
classroom. This is great because it helps to lessen the workload on our FTAC instructors and
provides them with continuous opportunities to refresh their skills and training,” said Price.
“Our RTA students go back to their units with the skills, materials and techniques to
educate fellow Airmen on becoming more resilient in everything they do and all aspects
of their lives,” said Nevins.
“The best way to teach these skills is for the RTAs to have the ability to relate the training
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