June 28, 2012 - Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group

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Commander’s Corner: medioCrity does not work - Page 3
Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
Thursday, June 28, 2012 Vol. 56 No. 26
(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichole Grady)
Airmen and MAFFS-equipped C-130s assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing, Cheyenne, Wyo., arrive at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to provide support to ongoing Colorado firefighting efforts. The 153rd Airlift Wing, along with
the 302nd Airlift Wing, have been tasked to provide the requested MAFFS support in the state.
Peterson, Wyoming MAFFS C-130s join wildland fire fighting effort
By 1st Lt. Rusty Ridley to the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing have eight tankers like these in the country, and half of them
153rd Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs stationed at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., to help suppress will be brought to bear on the fires here.”
wildfires burning just miles from Peterson AFB. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial firefighting system that
Three MAFFS-equipped C-130s flew missions on their can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Two Wyoming
first day of operations dropping retardant to mitigate fires than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile
Air National Guard Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems-
burning land and structures in the Pike National Forest as long by 100 feet wide. Once the load is discharged, it can be
equipped C-130s arrived here June 25 after the National
result of the Waldo Canyon fire which started on June 23. The refilled in less than 12 minutes.
Interagency Fire Center requested Department of Defense fire is burning at the edge of Colorado Springs, threatening In addition to the 153rd and 302nd Airlift Wings, two other
wildland firefighting support for the Rocky Mountain hundreds of homes there and in neighboring cities. Air National Guard units, the 146th AW, Port Hueneme,
area. “Our number one goal is to take care of citizens in their Calif., and the 145th AW, Charlotte, N.C., possess the abil-
The 153rd Airlift Wing’s aircraft, along with 16 personnel, time of need,” said Brig. Gen. Kenneth Todorov, deputy ity to assist federal, state and local wildland fire fighting
join two MAFFS-equipped C-130s and personnel assigned director of operations for U.S. Northern Command. “We agencies and organizations with MAFFS.
Wing stands up new
squadron at Schriever AFB
By Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes
50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Schriever Air Force Base and the 21st Medical
Group welcomed a new unit June 22 with the activation of the 21st Medicine Squadron.
Lt. Col. Brent Sonday assumed command of the unit as its first commander.
“We are proud to welcome the 21st Medical Squadron — the 21st Space Wing’s 29th
squadron — to the Knight’s family,” said Col. Chris Crawford, 21st Space Wing com-
mander. “I have no doubt this newly-minted squadron will continue to uphold 21st
Medical Group’s tradition of excellence while expertly and professionally serving the
health care needs of Schriever Air Force Base.”
The mission of the squadron will include development of processes to provide seamless,
patient-focused care to the Schriever beneficiary population, which includes diagnostic,
preventative and treatment related health care services. The squadron will also provide
patient education and continuity of care for health maintenance as well as for the acute
and chronic management of disease and injury.
In collaboration with the chief of medicine, the squadron will develop health-care
(U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)
related information requirements that will be used to establish programs that continuously
Col. Michael Burke, 21st Medical Group commander, passes a guidon to Lt. Col Brent Sonday during an assumption of
analyze and improve provider performance, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes
command ceremony June 22. Sonday became the first commander of the 21st Medical Squadron on Schriever AFB. As
while also enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of all key processes.
part of the 21st Medical Group, the 21st MDS will provide seamless, patient-focused care to the Schriever beneficiary
See Squadron page 12
population, which includes diagnostic, preventative and treatment related health care services.
INSIDE
News 1-12
Briefs 13
Classifieds 14
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C 21st space Wing C
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ommander s orner
21st Space Wing Commander
Col. Chris Crawford
Chief of Public Affairs
Mediocrity does not work
Capt. Holly Hess
Editorial Staff
Chief of Internal Information
Mr. Steve Brady
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — core value. While it may be common sense to
Staff Writer In today’s environment of shrinking man- Al Strait some, there is no substitute for being forth-
Lea Johnson power and fiscal constraints it is very easy right and honest in all dealings with our Air
to fall into the trap of believing, “it can’t be Force Team. This trait carries over into how we

done,” or “doing everything the right way is 21st Space Wing deal with any member of society. If a process
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80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. ners and doing just enough to get through the a responsibility to let leadership know, and we
Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the day without getting in trouble. This attitude have a non-negotiable responsibility to make
21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force
newspaper is an authorized publication for members of or approach can lead to mission failure or it right. Truth is truth; you cannot bend it or
the U.S. military services. even destroy an organization. My wife recently try to make it into something it is not for your
Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the shared a quote that made me think of this par- benefit or gain. Whatever the task, whatever
official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, ticular trap. It goes, “When you’re mediocre, The ceremony’s presiding official discussed the challenge, there is no excuse to violate
the Department of Defense or the Department of the
Air Force. you’re the best of the worst and worst of the the positive attributes of those being promoted one’s integrity.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, best. Don’t be mediocre.” The more I thought and, as I sat there, I thought about how im- The presiding officer also discussed in-
including inserts or supplements, does not constitute about this quote, the more I realized just how portant those traits were to being part of a novation. We often get caught in the trap of
endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, profound it is as it relates to how we execute successful non-mediocre military team. The succumbing to the status quo. Why change
or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made our Air Force mission. We have all seen those first trait mentioned was tenacity. Tenacity is what works? The challenges of today require
available for purchase, use or patronage without regard individuals who perform their duties at the taking charge of the situation, leading from innovative means to operate smarter and more
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital best of their ability each and every day. Those the front and not being afraid to make a de- efficiently to complete the mission.
status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other who escape the trap and excel on a daily basis cision. Sometimes we will sit back and let Another key trait highlighted was caring.
non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by tend to embody several key traits. others make the tough decision when we, as Do we take time to ask our team members how
the 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office, 775 Loring These key traits were summed up quite well leaders, need to take the initiative to make a they are doing? Do we know what is happen-
Ave., Suite 219, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294, (719) several weeks ago when I attended a promo- real difference. Taking ownership — having
ing in their lives and the lives of their family
556-5185 or DSN 834-5185, fax [phone] or DSN tion ceremony for seven military members passion for what you do and taking pride in
834-7848. All photographs are Air Force photographs members? We tend to get so caught up in the
who are off to a great start in their Air Force your work — makes all the difference in the
unless otherwise indicated. rush of the day (or focus so heavily on sending
The Space Observer is published every Thursday. careers. These folks aim high and set the bar world. See Mediocrity page 12
For advertising inquiries, call Colorado Springs Military of excellence even higher. Another trait, integrity, is also an Air Force
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Trottier, 21st Space Wing command chief, bids farewell to Team
Pete personnel during a going away luncheon in his honor June 19, 2012. Scores of 21st SW personnel attended to thank Trottier for
his leadership while stationed at Peterson AFB. Trottier is moving to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
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Fire’s fury presents challenges to MAFFS operationally, personally
By Airman 1st Class Nichole Grady
and Ann Skarban
153rd Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.
— The flightline at Peterson Air Force base
roared to life June 26 as the engines of four
C-130 Hercules cranked up to begin day two
of Modular Airborne Fire Fighting missions
in Colorado.
The scene was reminiscent of a NASCAR
pit with aircraft landing and refueling quickly
before taking flight.
June 26 began the first full day of MAFFS
operations in the fire fighting efforts in the
Rocky Mountain area. Crews were faced with
not only containing flames, but also endur-
ing the elements. High temperatures in the
90s and fierce winds presented a challenge
to the aerial fire fight.
As of 4 p.m., the MAFFS aircraft made 20
drops delivering an estimated 52,000 gal-
lons of retardant in an effort to suppress the
Waldo Canyon fire just west of Colorado
Springs.
Unlike recent MAFFS activations, MAFFS
air and ground crews could see the flames
and smoke of the fire from the Peterson Air
Force Base flightline.
Describing the MAFFS tanker base at
Peterson AFB, the home of his C-130 unit,
Maj. Greg Barry, 731st Expeditionary Airlift
Squadron and MAFFS mission commander
(U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher)
said, “Geographically, it is the best location. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped C-130 drops retardant on a section of the Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs,
From a logistical stand, we have a great back- Colo. June 26. Four MAFFS aircraft from the 302nd and 153rd Airlift Wings are supporting civil authorities as they combat the fire, which has burned since June 23.
reach, we have all of the help you could ask
for.” consuming numerous structures. Mandatory MAFFS is a self-contained aerial firefight- the 146th AW, Port Hueneme, Calif., and
At about 4:00 p.m. MAFFS operations sup- evacuations were expanded to include base ing system that can discharge 3,000 gallons the 145th AW, Charlotte, N.C., possess the
porting the Waldo Canyon fire were halted housing at the U.S. Air Force Academy. of water or fire retardant in less than five
ability to assist federal, state and local wild-
as the U.S. Forest Service required an as- “We are all very concerned. This is get- seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a
land fire fighting agencies and organizations
sessment of fire conditions as visibility had ting very personal and very close to home. mile long by 100 feet wide. Once the load
with MAFFS.
decreased due to smoke and high winds. It’s a whole new ball game and we want to is discharged, it can be refilled in less than
At the same time, the Waldo Canyon fire do everything we can. People who are doing 12 minutes. The MAFFS program is a joint effort
took a turn for the worse late in the after- the mission are now being affected,” said In addition to the 153rd and 302nd Airlift between the U.S. Forest Service and the
noon, burning beyond containment lines and Barry. Wings, two other Air National Guard units, Department of Defense.
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Supervision guidelines help keep kids safe
A F ISH
By Lea Johnson A Home Alone training class, offered by the R. P.
21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer Youth Center is required for children older than 10
before they are left home alone. A Red Cross babysit-
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — When ting course, also offered by the youth center, is required WITH NO WATER.”
before a child is allowed to babysit.
running a short errand, it can be tempting to leave kids
A copy of the guidelines is given to parents when they
alone for a minute either in the car or at home, but un-
arrive on base during Right Start briefings.
less they fall into the proper age category as outlined
According to Staff Sgt. Andres Freire, 21st Security –JACOB, AGE 5
by the Child and Youth Supervision Guidelines, they
Forces Squadron reports and analysis, these guidelines
should come along. DESCRIBINGASTHMA
also fall under the Department of Defense Instruction
According to Jeremy Roberts, Family Advocacy pro-
6060.3 School-Age Care Program. “This program em-
gram assistant, the guidelines for Peterson Air Force
phasizes the unique value of each child, by providing
Base are formed in line with what the state of Colorado
appropriate guidance and quality training for the su-
has established, are adjusted for the needs of the base,
pervision of school-aged children,” he said.
and then signed by the wing commander.
Roberts said that many of the parents who get called
in for possible child neglect are simply unaware that
The guidelines state:
these guidelines exist on base. “They consider an Air
• Children under age five cannot be left alone in the Force installation a safe place. We have so many security
house or in the car for any amount of time. forces always patrolling around base and keeping the
• Five and six-year-olds can play in the yard where a community here safe. But just like anywhere else, it can
parent or an adult can see and hear them. be unsafe. You never know who is going to be on base
or what could happen,” he said.
• Children age 7 to 9 cannot be left home alone, but
If a call is made to the Base Defense Operations Center
can walk to and from school unattended.
about an unattended child, the dispatcher initiates Quick
• Children ages 10 and 11 can be left in a vehicle with Reaction Checklist number 17, which is child abuse and
the keys removed and handbrake applied and can child neglect. Appropriate forces, including the 21st
stay home alone, but need to be able to reach their SFS, fire department, and possibly American Medical
parent, guardian or adult by telephone. Response would be called to the scene.
Consequences vary on a case-by-case basis, Freire You know how to react
• Youth must be 11 years old or in the sixth grade said, but at the minimum, a notification of the incident to their asthma attacks.
to babysit a younger sibling for a maximum of two will be made to the member’s command. Here’s how to prevent them.
hours and must have access to a parent or adult.
“We’ve adopted the better safe than sorry mentality
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• Youth over 12 can babysit a younger child who is when it comes to children, and the state of Colorado
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For more information about the Child and Youth
• A 15-year-old can stay home alone overnight if For more information log onto
Supervision Guidelines, call 556-8943.
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For information about Home Alone training and the
an adult by telephone. or call your doctor.
Red Cross babysitting class, call 556-7220.
• Youth older than 16 years can stay home alone For information about youth supervision off-base,
for five consecutive days if an adult is available to contact the El Paso County Department of Human
check-in. Services at 636-0000.
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“Remembering Our Fallen” display comes to Peterson
By Lea Johnson
21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.
— A special exhibit honoring fallen mili-
tary members is currently on display in the
Building 350 atrium.
The “Remembering Our Fallen” dis-
play is the brainchild of Bill and Evonne
Williams of Nebraska. They said having
a son who served two tours in a war zone
helped them appreciate the sacrifices made
by the military and their loved ones. Their
son made it back from each tour safely, but
they recognized many others did not.
“The Williamses put together this dis-
play in tribute to those individuals who
have given the ultimate sacrifice to the
country,” said Master Sgt. Rick Renzi,
Airman Leadership School commandant
and coordinator for the display.
The Williamses created the original dis-
play in November 2010 for the Strategic Air
and Space Museum in Ashland, Neb. The
exhibit included photos of the 98 service
members from Nebraska and western Iowa
who died in overseas contingency opera-
tions since Sept. 11, 2001.
Renzi said the Williamses, after realizing
the impact the first photo display made
upon not only the families of the fallen,
but also the general public, felt that this
project should be completed in other states
to remind people of the cost of freedom
while, hopefully, helping to lessen the grief
on the families.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Lea Johnson)
Sponsorship for all of the state displays The special exhibit “Remembering Our Fallen” honoring fallen military members is on display in the Building 350 atrium through July 5.
comes from Bellevue University.
The Colorado display was first shown in
October 2011. As of May 3, Renzi said, the stationed here at the time of their death. “We hope people will just take 20 or 30 them since they’re not here, it’s to remem-
display has 89 photos of Colorado military Standing eight feet high, the display cov- minutes out of their day to come over and
ber them and what they did for each and
members who have been killed in action ers 40 linear feet. Peterson AFB is the 10th view it,” Renzi said. “We can’t forget who
every one of us.”
since 9/11. These military members were location for the display. It can be viewed by they are, we can’t forget what they’ve done,
residents of Colorado, but not necessarily anyone with base access at no charge. and if there’s one little thing we can do for The display can be viewed through July 5.
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AF top engineers give tips on saving energy, money
By Jennifer Elmore manager, Peterson AFB, Colo. “Every dol-
Air Force Civil Engineer Support lar we don’t spend on utilities can be used
Agency Public Affairs toward the mission.”
He said many Peterson buildings are part
of the base-wide energy management control
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla.
system so the temperature is controlled at a
(AFNS) — Summer is officially under way.
central location.
While it means fun in the sun for Airmen
“If you think it’s too cool in your build-
and their families, it can be an expensive,
ing, the Air Force could be wasting energy,”
wasteful time of year for the Air Force. Utility
said Pieper. “Contact your facility manager,
bills on installations often rise drastically as
the base energy manager or civil engineer
air conditioning units and sprinkler systems
customer service so we can check it out and
work to keep up.
make adjustments if necessary.”
The Air Force spends more than $1 billion
He says the Air Force can save approxi-
a year to power its facilities. Despite a reduc-
mately three percent on the cooling bill
tion of 16 percent in energy use since 2003
just by setting the thermostat one degree
and 13 percent in water use since 2007, there
higher.
is still much work to do. Federal laws require
Another way to eliminate energy loss is
government agencies to reduce energy 30
to plug office equipment into smart pow-
percent by 2015.
er strips, according to Steve Kalmer, Air
Jon Caldwell, energy manager, Tyndall Air *127801*
Mobility Command energy and utilities
Force Base, Fla., promotes conservation at
engineering program manager.
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there.
designated peripherals when the controlling
“Our location on the coast of Florida is a outlet senses a change,” said Kalmer. “For duction goal, ACC bases must also reduce The base also uses Bermuda grass, which
high humidity environment for most of the example, when a computer monitor turns off acreage currently irrigated with potable wa- is native to North Carolina and extremely
year, which requires additional energy for due to inactivity, the task lighting, computer ter. Instead, they will use harvested rainwa- drought tolerant.
air conditioning systems to remove,” said speakers, radio and other peripherals would ter, grey-water, or treatment plant effluent.
Latham encourages Airmen to avoid using
Caldwell. “The best thing an Airman in the also turn off if they were plugged into a smart Variations are approved by ACC’s director
vehicle wash racks during drought or high-
dormitories can do to save energy is to keep power strip.” of Installations and Mission Support.
windows and doors shut as much as possible. The command used Productivity “We’ve reduced our water use 60 percent heat conditions.
This allows AC systems to maintain lower Enhancing Capital Investment (PECI) funds since 2007 through a combination of leak “Our philosophy is that no idea is crazy —
humidity and temperatures for less energy, to purchase smart power strips and he ex- detection surveys and repairs, water distribu- we look at everything and do what works,”
which leads to more comfortable conditions pects to save $2.20 for every $1 invested once tion system improvements and a comprehen- said Latham.
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which average 76 degrees in the summer and ority, but it can be especially difficult in the also expanded the gray water well, which
energy manager or submit the idea through
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the incentive awards office.
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By Senior Airman
Christopher Gross
460th Space Wing Public Affairs
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As another year of the National
Football League season nears, military members might want
to pay closer attention to their televisions as one of their
own maybe lining up on the gridiron during those famous
Sunday afternoons.
Benjamin Garland, a Grand Junction, Colo. native, recently
completed the Denver Broncos three-day mini-camp, and
seemed happy with how things are going thus far.
“It’s always been my dream to play for the Broncos, being
a Colorado native, you couldn’t ask for anything more than
playing for your hometown team,” a proud Garland said. “It’s
one of the most challenging things (I’ve) ever experienced.
It’s tough, it’s difficult, but as every Airmen knows, that’s
not something you shy away from. It’s that challenge every
Airmen loves.”
After receiving his commission from the Air Force
Academy in 2010, Garland received several offers as a free
agent from teams around the league. One of them being the
Broncos and he said it was an offer he couldn’t pass up.
“It’s been my dream to be in the Air Force ever since I
was a little kid,” said the nearly 300 pound defensive end.
“I love the Air Force, every moment of it and it was a really
tough decision, but being a member of the Broncos is my
dream. I have to pursue it as well as staying in the guard
and continue to work for the Air Force.”
After receiving permission, Garland used his 60 days of
post-graduation leave from the academy to try out for the
team back in 2010 and eventually signed a three-year con-
tract with them.
Garland said it hasn’t been easy by any means and it’s a
constant battle of proving himself everyday to show he de-
serves a spot on the team. He said it’s a completely different
atmosphere from when he was playing for the academy.
“It’s the professionals, you’re talking faster, more powerful
and stronger (players). You can make an error in college and
get away with it. You can can’t make an error and get away
with it in the NFL,” he said.
His hard work and dedication to two different organiza-
tions hasn’t gone unnoticed either. Broncos defensive tackle
Justin Bannan, in his 11 NFL season, knows a hard worker
when he sees one.
“The guy can outwork anybody when it comes to running
and training,” Bannan said. “For a big guy like himself, to (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Christopher Gross)
run as hard as he can and go as hard as he can, I think he Benjamin Garland makes his way around a “dummy bag” during a Denver Broncos mini-camp session June 13, 2012. Garland participated in the three-
just pushes everybody and kind of sets the standard.” day mini-camp which took place from June 12-14. He is currently assigned to the 140 Wing Public Affairs Office, Colorado Air National Guard.
Not only was Bannan impressed with his athleticism and
motivation on the field but also his off-field commitment in his military career but also with the Broncos, according Now two years later he finds himself back in Colorado
with the guard as well. He said he has a lot of respect for the to Bannan, he’s seen him use those characteristics everyday
assigned to the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard,
Garland’s tremendous commitment and sacrifice, “it shows and has never seen him slack on something or take a day off,
at Buckley AFB, Colo. where he’ll make his guard time up
what kind of unselfish human being that he is.” he’s known Garland since 2010, when Garland was coming
Garland has applied the Air Force core values not only from the academy. during the offseason.
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