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Base BriefsPeterson Fire Department 2008 Halloween Celebration

A haunted house, for ages 9 and up, is 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the main Peterson Fire Department near Building 350, All squadrons and booster clubs are also en-couraged to attend and hand out candy that they provide, represent themselves with a sign and dress up. A few hundred children are expected.

Events: Scary surrey trailer and bouncy houseCostume contestCandy, fun and gamesSpecial guests Sparky and McGruffFor more information, contact Tech.

Sgt. Linta or Airman 1st Class Mendiola at 556-7354.

Face of changeWant to make a difference? If so, con-

sider donating to your charity of choice as part of the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign. Donations can now be made online at www.cfcnexus.org/_peakcfc.

For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Wilson at 567-7329 or at [email protected].

Shuttle bus changeDue to a change in requirements, the

shuttle bus outside the restricted area will be moved back inside the restricted area effective Nov. 3.

For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Jesse Roberge at 567-3365 or at [email protected].

Blood driveA blood drive will take place from 9:30

a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Building 300 Auditorium. At least 18 volunteers are needed for this event. Positions avail-able are morning and afternoon drivers, set-up and tear down crew and escorts. All positions will require approximately a two-hour commitment.

For more information or to volun-teer, call Tech. Sgt. LaDonna Burnett at 567-6173.

DASH volunteering now online

Volunteers are needed for dispatch and driving positions each weekend from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. for the DASH program. DASH offers free rides to Airmen from Peterson, Schriever and Cheyenne Mountain on Fridays and Saturdays.

Go to www.dasharmedforces.com or e-mail [email protected] to volunteer. For a ride home, call 55-NO-DUI (556-6384).

Education office open at Schriever

The Peterson Air Force Base Education Office has representatives here each Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. in the DeKok Building, Room 363.

For more information or to make an appointment, contact the education of-fice at 556-4064.

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By Staff Sgt. Amanda Delisle50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense Kevin Billings recently released a letter to all Airmen encouraging them to find ways to conserve energy.

He encouraged Airmen to ask them-selves what they can personally do to make their workplace and processes more energy efficient.

David Bullock, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron base energy manager, suggested a few ways Schriever can dramatically reduce energy use every day.

Turning off lights, computers, printers and fax machines when not in use are simple ways to make a difference, said Mr. Bullock. “They are power vampires, always drawing some power.”

“I estimate if everyone did this it would save Schriever over $4,000 a year,” said Mr. Bullock. “It’s so easy just to push that but-ton at night.”

Mr. Bullock also pointed out that the Air Force will now only fund 11 months of utili-ties for each base, leaving bases responsible for paying one month themselves. He rec-

ommends working together to reduce the amount of energy we use rather than hav-ing each organization’s budget cut to pay the bill.

Every bit of energy used adds up to about $350,000 in electricity costs monthly (and $10,000 in water each month). Last year, Schriever’s utility bill totaled $5.6 million, according to the energy manager.

“So, just one percent of electricity savings each month can save us more than $40,000 each year,” said Mr. Bullock.

“It takes energy for the world’s finest Air Force to fly, fight and win,” said Mr. Billings. “It takes energy to run our great nation. We must do our part to support the goals of our

president and the secretary of defense to es-tablish greater energy independence.”

Base initiatives to reduce energy depen-dence and reduce use in 2009 include install-ing LED lights in the walkways near the north portal and possibly motion sensor lighting for parking lot lights.

The Air Force’s vision of making energy a consideration in all we do means at the workplace and at home.

At home, an easy way energy can be con-served is by replacing lights with compact fluorescent lamp equivalents, Mr. Bullock pointed out. CFLs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. This type of light can also save more than $30 in electricity costs throughout the bulb’s lifetime, accord-ing to www.energystar.gov.

Each change makes a difference. With participation from everyone, the Air Force will be better able to reduce demand for and increase supply of energy, changing the Air Force’s culture and the future.

Airmen with ideas on how their shop can save energy can contact Mr. Bullock at 567-7188 or submit their suggestion to the IDEA Program.

Government encourages Airmen, civilians to cut energy dependence, usage at work, home

Sheehan, is still his best friend after 23 years.

Chief said initially she didn’t like him, because of his some-times overbearing personality, but eventually the two started dating and eventually married.

Chief ’s personality isn’t always overbearing though. In addition to his bark, he also uses humor to help motivate young Airmen.

“I didn’t want to be that ‘Charlie Brown’ teacher, just going on and on without really saying much,” he said. “I’ve always kind of been the class clown, and having a

little fun sometimes helps to get my point across.”

Chief Sheehan said he would like to see more supervisors hav-ing fun with their troops and be-lieves there’s a place for enjoying each day while making the most of it. He believes there is a time and place for it, but sees no rea-son why people shouldn’t enjoy themselves a little more.

For him, it’s riding his mo-torcycle to work, and through the many mountain passes sur-rounding the Colorado Springs area.

There’s also a time and place for discipline, which is part of Chief Sheehan’s focus for the 50th Space Wing. He believes that the Air Force needs to fo-cus on customs, courtesies and military discipline.

“I expect it, and everyone should expect it, because disci-pline is at the core of everything we as military members, do each day and is the bedrock of our military,” he said.

Command chief

balances fun and

discipline

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster

Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Sheehan parks his motorcycle in front of the DeKok building here Oct. 28. Chief Sheehan believes mission accomplishment comes first, but admits there is always a time and place for fun. One way he has fun, is by riding his motorcycle to work, and through the many mountain passes located throughout the local area. Chief Sheehan is the 50th Space Wing command chief.

By Staff Sgt. Stacy D. Foster

50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Attend any commander’s call, awards presentation or any other event at Schriever, and you will most likely hear the bark of Chief Master Sergeant Patrick Sheehan.

Chief Sheehan, 50th Space Wing command chief master sergeant, is everywhere these days, spreading his message of discipline, mission focus and fun, making it a point to get out and see everyone he can, motivating Airmen with his unmistakable “Ooh-rah!”

“The bark thing is to let people know I’m there, and it comes from being a ‘fire dog’ back in the day,” said Chief Sheehan.

Chief Sheehan entered the Air Force in 1983 and spent his first 15 years as a firefighter, and it was during his first assignment as a firefighter that he met his wife, Rhonda, who according to Chief See Balance page 13

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President Harry S. Truman once said, “In reading the lives of great men, I found that the first victory they won was over themselves...self-discipline with all of them came first.”

President Truman’s quote captures an important thought about discipline. It is through personal dis-cipline — the actions that we take in life — that we plant the roots to our commitments, beliefs, dreams and our personal sense of correctness.

In our day-to-day lives, we are often pulled in conflicting directions. This at times can cause us to lose our perspective as to who we are and why we do what we do.

The Air Force helps us to stay focused by provid-ing a set of core values to live by: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence In All We Do. These values, however, depend upon our personal discipline to stay focused and committed.

The fact is, everything we do as Airmen requires discipline — the wear of the uniform, military customs and courtesies we adhere to as we greet one another, the can-do attitude while performing our mission, the pride and honor we show to our families, communities and country.

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Every day, hundreds of people pass through the Satellite Dish Dining Facility here to enjoy a meal in the spacious dining area, or take a hot meal back to their office.

Behind the scenes, it’s business as usual for the staff of the Satellite Dish, where every day is preparation for the chance to show why they feel “the Dish” is the best in the Air Force.

That chance will come Oct. 30, when the Hennessy Award evaluation team from Air Force Space Command Headquarters visits Schriever for a two-day inspection of the food service operation of the Satellite Dish. The team will evaluate everything from food preparation, customer service, meal quality, management and more.

The Hennessy Award is the highest award that can be placed on an instal-lation for its food service operation, and the evaluation phase determines the nominee who will represent Air Force Space Command to compete for the 2009 Air Force-level award.

Schriever has competed in 2005 and 2007, having never won the award. However, the staff at the Satellite Dish feels that only fuels the fire to represent AFSPC this year.

Charles Dietz, 50th Force Support Squadron food service quality assur-ance evaluator, said the staff at the dining facility is more than ready for this evaluation.

“We prepare every day for this evaluation, this is not an award you start 60 or 90 days out and expect to win. Things like food preparation, cleaning practices, training and customer service must be accomplished daily and become second nature for the employees,” he said.

Mr. Dietz said the staff also enlisted the help of former Hennessy evalua-tor, retired Chief Master Sgt. Ramonia McKiver, who visited the facility and suggested areas for improvement.

“Chief McKiver said we were much improved over the last time she visited, and said there was no doubt we were ready for this inspection,” said Mr. Dietz.

Mr. Dietz said the support from the entire 50th Space Wing has been over-whelming this year.

“We’ve never had as much support from the wing as we’ve had this year, and we really feel that is what might put us over the top,” he said.

Many customers have taken the time to fill out comment cards, expressing their support for the Satellite Dish and its staff.

“Based on more than 28 years with Air Force dining facilities, this is defi-nitely one of the best the Air Force has,” said Craig Alliett with the 2nd Space Operations Squadron.

With the support from customers and the 50th Space Wing leadership, the Satellite Dish will continue its mission to give the men and women of Schriever customer service excellence, every meal, every day.

“The real winners are, and should be our customers and we will never lose sight of that,” said Mr. Dietz.

Satellite Dish ready for Hennessy evaluation

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Mary Mouser places pepperonis on pizzas in the kitchen area of the Satellite Dish Dining Facility here Oct. 24. The Satellite Dish’s food service program is undergoing an inspection from the Air Force Space Command Hennessy evaluation team from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31 for a chance to represent AFSPC for the 2009 John L. Hennessy award. Ms. Mouser is a 1st Cook with the Satellite Dish.


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By 50th Space Wing Public AffairsOne year ago, the Air Force launched

Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite Vehicle 1 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., to replace the Defense Satellite Communications System-III.

Just six month later, the U.S. Strategic Command commander transferred users to WGS-1 and Airmen of the 3rd Space Operations Squadron were ready to control the WGS platform.

“From that day on, WGS-1 has supported the warfighters beautifully by providing more bandwidth than the entire DSCS con-stellation,” said Lt. Col. Paul McArthur, 3rd SOPS commander.

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Since WGS-1 was launched over the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility, more than 130 areas using WGS satel-lite communications have been fielded. Additionally, a WGS narrow coverage an-tenna over Thailand alone has completed more than 200 operation missions in the AOR.

“Bringing WGS-1 to the fight has pro-vided essential support to military opera-tions in the deployed environment,” said Colonel McArthur.

The WGS system will be comprised of at least five more $600-million WGS vehicles in the future, each with the capacity to transmit information at rates of more than three gigabits per second, more than that of 10 DSCS satellites.

The second WGS vehicle is scheduled to launch in January.

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Schriever congratulates the following 50th Space Wing individuals:

• Tech. Sgt. Bruce Clark, 50th Security Forces Squadron, was selected as the 2008 Headquarters Air Force Space Command Outstanding Security Forces Flight-Level Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.

• Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Hesler, 50th Operations Support Squadron, was selected to attend the National Defense Intelligence Center to pursue a bachelor’s in intelligence.

Senior developmental education:• Lt. Col. Shane Connary, 50th Network Operations Group, was selected for

Naval War College.• Lt. Col. Kurt Kuntzelman, 50th Operations Group, was selected for National

Defense Fellowship- Massachusetts Institute of Technology.• Lt. Col. Paul McArthur, 3rd Space Operations Squadron, was selected for

Industrial College of the Armed Forces.• Lt. Col. Tommy Roberts, 4th Space Operations Squadron, was selected for

Industrial College of the Armed Forces.• Lt. Col. Samuel McNiel, 21st Space Operations Squadron, was selected for

Industrial College of the Armed Forces.

Intermediate developmental education:• Maj. Edward Liberman, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, was selected for Army

Command and Staff College.• Maj. Brian Simonis, 50th Operations Support Squadron, was selected for National

Defense Intelligence College.• Maj. Eleanor Peredo, Detachment 5, 22nd Space Operations Squadron, was select-

ed for Air Command and Staff College-political-military affairs strategist.

Schriever congratulates 50th Space Wing individuals


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Holiday mail for our U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan should be sent by Dec. 4 for arrival by Christmas. Holiday mail going to other military overseas APO/FPO locations should be sent by Dec. 11. Except for Iraq and Afghanistan, express mail can also be used to mail pack-ages to other overseas military locations until Dec. 18 for delivery by Christmas.

The postal service has not announced the official deadlines for mailing overseas to other international countries yet but will soon. As for domestic deadlines and using regular mail, send holiday cards, letters and packages going to U.S. destinations by Dec. 20 for delivery by Christmas. Using express mail, you still have time to mail packages to certain

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This kit may be ordered free by calling 1-800-610-8734.All packages and mail must be addressed to individual

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Former Olympian shares tips with Schriever runnersJeff Galloway, U.S. Olympian and author, signs an autograph for Capt. Rusty Mardis, 50th Operations Group, after giving a talk on his life experiances with running. Mr. Galloway addressed more than 50 people in the OG conference room Oct. 22, 2008. He is the designer of the walk-run, low mileage marathon training program. For details about Mr. Galloway and his marathon training plan go to www.jeffgalloway.com.

Trick or treating will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Peterson AFB Oct. 31. Children should only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home. It’s recommended children wear bright and reflective costumes that are short enough to prevent tripping. For a full list of safety tips go to www.aap.org.

The 21st Security Forces Squadron and volunteers will kick off Operation Pumpkin Patrol at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 with children’s trick-or-treating on Peterson.

The operation will provide foot patrols from 6 to 8 p.m. throughout Peterson’s base housing to ensure a safe environment for children on Halloween.

“Safety is the most important part of making Halloween fun and enjoy-able,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Meyer, 50th Space Wing Chief of Safety. “This holiday has its hazards. Drivers should slow down and trick-or-treaters should be easily visible. At the end of the night, a few simple precautions can help everyone have a safe and fun holiday.”

For children trick-or-treating on and off base, safety officials recommend children wear light-colored fabrics or reflective materials; carry a flashlight or glow stick; stay in well-lit areas in familiar neighborhoods; and walk instead of running.

Safety isn’t just for children though. Adults planning on consuming al-cohol should plan a designated driver or a safe ride in advance and have a wingman.

Pumpkin Patrol members can be identified by their military uniform. For questions or concerns, call the 21st SFS Law Enforcement desk at 556-4805. For a ride home, call 556-DASH.

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Rusty Mardis, 50th Standards and Evaluations, runs after Brian Simonis, 50th Operations Support Squadron, during a end-of-year grudge match between the two rivals Oct. 24.

Walter Merriam, 50th Standards and Evaluations, quarterbacks for the OGV team during a “end-of-year grudge match” against rivals 50th Operations Support Squadron Oct. 24.

A league of their ownAll the players wore dresses to make the game more fun and raise money, from colleagues

wanting to see them in a dress, for unit activities. 50th OGV beat 50th OSS 27-6.

By Staff Sgt. Amanda Delisle50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Carolyn DeKok, widow of Lt. Gen. Roger DeKok, visited Schriever Airmen Oct. 22 to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Building 210’s name dedication ceremony.

On Aug. 27, 2004, the 50th Space Wing headquarters building was dedicated to honor General DeKok’s legacy as the 50th SW’s first commander and space visionary.

“This is where the real Air Force takes place,” said Mrs. DeKok. “It’s such a heartwarming feeling, a feel-ing of family, to come here.”

General DeKok served as the host wing commander at Schriever, then Falcon Air Force Base, from August 1990 to June 1993. While at the 50th SW, he oversaw pioneering satellite programs the 50th SW continues to operate today. His leadership here covered opera-tions Desert Shield and Desert Storm, critical peri-ods that proved the value of satellite systems to the warfighter.

“General DeKok was a man that did so much for the U.S. Air Force and our command,” said Col. Cary Chun, 50th Space Wing commander.

In addition to his work at Schriever, General DeKok served in numerous space plans and operations posi-tions, from detachment level to space policy work in the White House.

General DeKok served in the Air Force from 1968 to 2002. He died April 24, 2003.

Each year, the DeKok family and Schriever Airmen take time to remember the man who first led the 50th SW and why the headquarters building was named to honor him.

Airmen, Mrs. DeKok honor 50th SW’s first commander

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Amanda Delisle

Carolyn DeKok, speaks to Airmen here to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Building 210’s name dedication ceremony, renaming it after her husband, the late Lt. Gen. Roger DeKok.


Be safe not sorryA Peterson housing resident receives a new carbon monoxide alarm Oct. 23. High levels of this colorless, orderless gas can kill a person in minutes. Symptoms of CO poisoning can include severe headaches, dizziness, mental confusion, nausea or fainting. If you or your family members experience these symptoms and believe it may by CO poisoning its recommended to get fresh air immediately and go to the emergency room. For detailed informa-tion go to www.epa.gov.


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AFSCN new facilityConstruction continues on the new facility that will house the Air Force Satellite Control Network at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The AFSCN will transfer operations to Vandenberg from Onizuka Air Force Station, Calif., which is scheduled to close in 2011 under Base Realignment and Closure. The new facility, to be named the Ellison Onizuka Satellite Operations Facility, is scheduled to be completed in October 2009.

Schriever announces office hours for universities

The following representatives are located in Bldg 210, Room 310:

Devry University- First Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon- First Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Colorado State-Pueblo- Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Webster University- Every Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information, contact Master Sgt. Dillingham at

567-5927.

Education grants offered to eligible military spouses

Eligible military spouses may be awarded grants of up to $3,000 per year for education, training, certification/licensing necessary to have a viable career.

The Colorado Military Spouse Advancement Accounts are flexible, education funding accounts that will enable military spouses to gain skills needed to successfully enter, navigate and advance portable careers. The person must be married to an active duty member stationed at Peterson, Schriever, U.S. Air Force Academy or Fort Carson. The active duty member must have at least one year left on station.

Sign up at the Peterson AFB Education Offices or call 556-7392 or 556-7734 for more information.

Schriever AFB Home Buying ClassA Home Buying Class will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 12 at the Schriever Airman & Family Readiness Center. Topics discussed will be credit worthiness, types of agents, types of homes, negotiating the purchase, steps to obtaining a loan and more. This class is open to military members and their families, DoD civilians and Schriever contractors.

For more information or to sign up, call the Schriever Airman & Family Readiness Center at 567-3920.

Resume basicsEmployers receive hundreds of resumes yet only spend sec-

onds reviewing them. How do you make yours stand out and land an interview? This class will cover creating an effective resume, which format to use, translating military experience to civilian terms, cover letters and reference letters. The next class is 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7.

Call Jenny Dillingham of Airman and Family Readiness Center at 567-3920 or at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Smooth moveA variety of briefings covering information and entitlements

for your upcoming PCS stateside and overseas. The next class is 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13.

For more information, contact Jenny Dillingham of Airman and Family Readiness Center at 567-3920 or at [email protected].

50th Space Wing Holiday Party fundraising volunteer opportunities

This year’s 50th Space Wing Holiday Party is in need vol-unteers. In order to show your support for this event there are several upcoming opportunities to volunteer at this season’s U.S. Air Force Academy football games.

Here is a listing of the games:Nov. 8: 4 p.m. kick-offNov. 15: 1:30 p.m. kick-off.For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Kelly Lehman

or Airman 1st Class Matthew Thompson at 567-4962 or 567-3050.

Speakers wantedDo you like to speak in public? Are you looking to support

your community in a special way? The Speakers Bureau can be a great way to do both. The 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Office is recruiting civilian and military volunteers to speak at local schools, colleges, veterans meetings and more.

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 events such as Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.

For more information, contact the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs at 567-5044.

Do you have what it takes to be a Tops in Blue performer?

Applications for Tops in Blue will be accepted up to Dec. 2, and can be downloaded at the TIB Web site. Audition tapes can be submitted via several avenues, to include upload to the web and mailing. The DVD or tape must be a solo performance by the applicant as if performing in front of an audience. Showmanship, enthusiasm, confidence, etc., are all part of the selection process.

Professional quality productions are not required; however, sufficient lighting and the quality of the audio are important to adequately judge the act. All applicants selected to compete in the AF Worldwide Talent Contest must be personally available to tour with TOPS IN BLUE for the upcoming 10-month tour year, which follows the Worldwide Talent Contest. Categories include: Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Instrumentalist, Dance, Musical Variety and Non-Musical Variety.

For more information, visit www.topsinblue.com.

Schriever Training Services to offer Office 2007 classes

Schriever Training Services is offering several Office 2007 applications classes. Signup is on a first come, first served basis.

Register at https://schriever/lantraining/login.asp.For more information, please contact Debbie Neill of the

50th Space Communications Squadron at 567-7887.

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A military training instructor recruiting team will visit Schriever Airmen interested in becoming MTIs from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Nov. 12 in Building 210, room 310.

The team will provide basic information, answer questions and accept applications from interested Airmen.

“There are few jobs in the Air Force more challenging, satisfying and rewarding than that of the MTI,” said Tech. Sgt. Danica Eusay, MTI recruiting team NCOIC.

Enlisted personnel from all Air Force spe-cialty codes that are E-3s with at least 24 months time in service through E-6s with less than 16 years total active federal military service are eligible to apply.

“Everyone remembers their MTI,” said Sergeant Eusay. “The MTI sets the stage for

each individual’s success in the Air Force and mentors hundreds of new Airmen. The job is filled with substantial rewards for those who want to have a hand in molding our future enlisted leaders. Along with these intangible benefits, MTIs also are entitled to special duty pay, annual supplemental clothing allowance and more.”

Spouses of applicants are also welcome to attend the briefing.

Special duty applications can be expedited if brought to the briefing already completed. To obtain a copy of the Air Education and Training Command special duty application, contact Master Sgt. Scott Dillingham, career as-sistance advisor, by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 567-5927.

(Courtesy of the MTI recruiting team)

Basic military training instructor team visits Schriever to recruit interested Airmen

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Military & Family Life consultant now available

The Military & Family Life Consultant is now available at Schriever. Services available include short term counseling, normal re-sponse to military lifestyle stressors, presenta-tions for groups and more. The MFLC can be reached at 651-3379. The MFLC is available to anyone with access to Schriever, and is lo-cated in the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information, contact Jenny Dillingham of 50th Mission Support Group at 567-3920.

Liberty ski passes are now available at outdoor recreation

Purchase your Liberty Passes at Outdoor Recreation, Bldg 300, Rm 133. Adult passes are $189 and Children’s passes are $109 (ages 5-12 years). The passes are good any day of the season at Keystone or Arapahoe Basin only, and are available to Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, and immediate dependents. Purchasers must present a valid military ID. Retirees, contractors, and their family mem-bers are not eligible for this program.

For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation at 567-6050

Lodging for SnoFest 2009 available

The 19th annual SnoFest Military weekend is Jan 30 through Feb. 1, and lodging reserva-tions are now available. Call 1-800-258-0437 and mention your base affiliation and group code GV7SNF to ensure the best pricing.

For more information, contact Lynn Sleeth at 567-4740

Fun for rentRent an inflatable bounce unit for your

upcoming children’s party. Stop by Outdoor Recreation, Bldg 300, Rm 133 and check out “Marvin the Martian” or “Tiger Time.” Cost is $70 per day or $95 for the weekend. Call 567-6050 to make a reservation.

Home buyingThe next Schriever Home Buying Class is

2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Topics discussed will be credit worthiness, types of agents, types of homes, negotiating the purchase, steps to obtaining a loan and more. This class is open to military members and their families, DoD

Civilians, and Schriever contractors.For more information, contact Jenny

Dillingham at 567-3920 or at [email protected].

Resume BasicsA class covering creating an effective re-

sume, which format to use, translating mili-tary experience to civilian terms, cover letters and reference letters is 9 to 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at the A&FRC.

To make a reservation or for more informa-tion, contact Jenny Dillingham at 567-3920 or at [email protected]

Smooth Move/Going OverseasA variety of briefings covering informa-

tion and entitlements for your upcoming PCS stateside and overseas. The next class is 8 to 11 a.m. Nov. 13 at the A&FRC.

For more information, contact Jenny Dillingham at 567-3920 or at [email protected].

Adoption WorkshopThinking about adoption, but don’t know

where to start? Start by attending the Adoption Workshop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Armed Services YMCA, 2190 Jetwing Dr. Representatives will be on hand to talk about the different types of adoption and available resources. You must sign up for this event.

For additional information and to sign up call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 567-3920.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

7 Habits of Highly Effective People course will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 to 11. Discover why 7 Habits workshop is called the world’s leading People workshop. The workshop provides a foundation for last-ing change and effectiveness at the personal, interpersonal, managerial and organizational levels. It is open to active duty and DoD civil-ians. Pre-requisite: one year retainability on Schriever.

Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center to reserve your slot at 567-3920.


Enrichment adventureChildren from the Child Development Center enrichment class return back to the CDC Oct. 23 after a field trip. The children went to Lowe’s, Chick-fil-a and Joanne Fabrics.


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“The Our Military Kids grant program has been a wonderful way for Americans to thank our men and women serving our country overseas by providing direct and tangible support to their children at home,” said Linda Davidson, Our Military Kids co-founder. “The military families participating in the grant program have been extremely grateful.”

Our Military Kids, a Virginia-based organization, awarded its new milestone grant on Oct. 20. It awarded its first grant in April 2005, and surpassed $1 million in grants seven months ago.

The organization provides grants to children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Reserve members. Grants are up to $500 per child, with recipients receiving an average of $350.

Ms. Davidson and Gail Kruzel founded Our Military Kids in response to the sto-ries they heard about hardships National Guard and Reserve families face during overseas deployments. Many of these families live too far from a military base to take advantage of low-cost programs offered there, and rely on access to pro-grams available in their own communi-ties, they explained.

It’s often difficult for children of de-ployed Guard or Reserve personnel to play on local sports teams, participate in com-

munity arts programs, or get academic tutoring because fees for these activities can be prohibitive. This is particularly true for families who experience a loss of income when their loved one leaves a civilian job for active duty.

“We heard stories of families second-mortgaging their homes in order to keep their children involved in their activities, or dropping activities completely because of the cost,” Ms. Kruzel said. “At a time when children most need stability and routine, the extracurricular programs that provide these essentials are being taken from them.”

Ms. Davidson attributed the success of Our Military Kids to the many generous contributors who have joined in the mis-sion of providing support and recognition to the children of those who wear the military uniform.

“We are most proud of the fact that we have never turned away a single eligible child,” Ms. Kruzel said. “These parents are making enormous sacrifices for our country, and it is our honor and duty to minimize the sacrifices their children must make at home during their parent’s absence.”

(Courtesy of American Forces Press Service from an Our Military Kids news release)

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Wendy Derosier smiled as she ex-amined a finished product inside the Awards, Engraving and Custom Picture Framing workshop at Schriever. Often times she’s as delighted as her custom-ers when she hands over a completed work.

Ms. Derosier is the sole artist in the shop and her passion for the craft is hard to miss, whether she’s working on a project or helping customers choose a mat color. Her educational background is in graphic design and illustration and she says appearance and professional finish make all the difference when it comes to awards and framing.

“You have to be a perfectionist to be a picture framer because if people care enough about something to pay to have it framed, then they really care about it. People will bring me old family pho-tographs or military mementos. It has to be a close to perfect as you can get it. You have to be proud of it and they have to be proud to receive it.”

For Schriever customers, she designs and creates custom orders. And, she regularly produces gifts and awards for military units.

“We do a lot of awards and going-away gifts,” she said. “For the picture framing, people will bring me items they want to put in the frame, like patches and coins and scarves. They choose the matting colors and the frame and I’ll lay it all out and complete the project.”

Folks may find picture framing services in some other areas of town, but Ms. Derosier says the Schriever shop and service offers more than just convenience.

“We beat downtown and Peterson AFB prices, and all of the funds earned by the shop go right back into programs for the base,” she said.

A 14-year veteran of the Fort Carson framing shop, Ms. Derosier works tire-lessly to promote the service, but is amazed at how many people on base are still unaware of its existence.

“The thing I hear most often from people is, ‘I didn’t know Schriever had a picture framing shop,’” Ms. Derosier said.

She lists the shop’s services in the base bulletin, has announcements displayed on the base marquee and participated in the 50th Force Support Expo in an effort to raise awareness.

Though she doesn’t sit idle, she knows there are people on base who could ben-efit from the shop’s expertise, if only they knew where to find it.

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Wendy Derosier prepares a mat for a picture frame at the Awards, Engraving and Custom Picture Framing workshop here.

That’s one reason she’s begun book-ing a conference room in Building 210, the DeKok Building, to display products and services. This month she’ll take new orders and display picture framing and matting samples from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31 in room 211.

Opened in February 2007, the picture framing and engraving order desk sits inside the restricted area in Building 300, room 131. However, Building 805 houses the shop where all the work is completed.

“Spouses and families don’t have ac-cess to the restricted area, I know that,” she said. “So that’s why I want to get the word out about the other options people have to reach us. People also don’t know

that I can work on personal projects. It doesn’t have to be work related or Air Force specific items.”

For now, engraving remains the shop’s mainstay, but Ms. Derosier hopes inter-est in the picture framing service grows. Ultimately, she’s looking to provide a self-help picture framing service, where customers can take a class to learn and complete a small project in one sitting, then use the shop to complete their own future projects.

People interested in the service can visit the order desk in Building 300, room 131, or the workshop in Building 805, off of Enoch Road south of the re-stricted area, or call 567-6050/7957.


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By 50th Space Wing Public AffairsU.S. Rep. Terry Everett from Alabama dropped

by the 50th Space Wing Oct. 28 to learn about the mission and visit the 2nd and 3rd Space Operations Squadrons.

“It was a fantastic visit,” he said. “GPS is ab-solutely vital to our economy and there would be a major impact if it were to close down. This is something we don’t have to worry about with the people here working on it. They do a great job checking it out and keeping it operating.”

The congressman’s visit was hosted by Col. Cary Chun, 50th SW commander. After address-ing the new housing coming to Schriever, Colonel Chun said, “This is a great place to work. We’re working hard to make it a great place to raise a family as well.”

During the mission brief, the congressman learned about what the wing brings to the fight, the space systems used, the organizational struc-ture of the wing and future space systems.

Following the briefing, the wing leadership addressed questions about the Air Force Satellite Control Network and future systems including the Multi-Mission Space Operations Center.

Conducting the briefing was 1st Lt. Holly Hollenbeck. In attendance from wing leader-ship was Colonel Chun, Col. Annette Sanks, 50th Mission Support Group deputy commander, Lt. Col. Kurt Kuntzelman, 50th Operations Group deputy commander and Lt. Col. Eric Dorminey, 50th Network Operations Group director of operations.

At 2nd SOPS, Representative Everett was briefed on the Global Positioning System mis-sion by Lt. Col. Doug Schiess, 2nd SOPS director of operations, and met two officers, Capt. Kelvin Dumas and 1st Lt. Dan Boyd from Alabama.

He then went to 3rd SOPS where he met the crew and learned about Defense Satellite Communications System and its follow-on, the Wideband Global SATCOM. He was briefed by 3rd SOPS commander Lt. Col. Brent McArthur. While there, he met another fellow-Alabamian, Staff Sgt. Herron Gabriel.

Accompanying Representative Everett were Bob DeGrasse, House Armed Services Committee deputy staff director, Kari Bingen, HASC professional staff member, Wade Heck, Chief of Staff, Office of Representative Everett, and Col. Pete Trainer, Secretary of the Air Force Legislative Liaison escort.

Congressional Representative Everett visits 50th Space Wing

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Lt. Col. Brent McArthur, 3rd Space Operations Squadron commander, discusses his squadron’s mission to Congressman Terry Everett from Alabama, during his visit here Oct. 28.


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Chief Sheehan feels that Airmen should also focus on mission accomplishment. He said if they are doing the mission the way it needs to be done, promotions will naturally come their way.

“You can be concerned with promotion, but your actions should be driven by mis-sion accomplishment, and the rest will be there,” he said.

Staff Sgt. Claudia Puentes, the command chief ’s executive assistant, said she benefits

daily from advice and the positive attitude of the chief.

“Even if I’m having a bad day, it’s hard for me to stay down, because Chief Sheehan always has energy to spare, which keeps the entire office going,” said Sergeant Puentes.

Having an impact like that demonstrates the kind of leadership Chief Sheehan deliv-ers, and expects from the men and women of the 50th Space Wing.

“Schriever is a great place to be right now,” he said, “We have a perfect combination of leadership and people, who are focused and moving forward every day.”

And if anyone begins to fall behind, don’t be surprised to hear a loud bark from a cer-tain command chief master sergeant.

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By Master Sgt. Kat BaileyAir Force Personnel Center

ranDoLPH air force BaSe, texas (afnS) — Air Force officials an-nounced an added mission for the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph AFB, Texas, beginning Oct. 30 to improve the accountability of medical records and aid in the timely processing of veterans’ dis-ability claims.

Starting with Randolph AFB as the test base, AFPC will collect and then trans-fer health treatment records (medical and dental records forwarded together) to the servicing Department of Veterans Affairs location of retired and separated Airmen who left the Air Force after Sept. 1, 2008.

The new mission, directed by the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, will capi-talize on a policy announced in 2007 to hold medical and dental records at medi-cal treatment facilities 30 days past an Airman’s date of separation to capture documentation from medical appoint-ments and procedures toward the end of a member’s service. The policy directs all services to transfer medical and dental re-cords to the DVA from a “centralized per-sonnel outprocessing location.” Therefore, the mission was assigned to AFPC.

“This is not a scanning or storage opera-tion like unit personnel records, but an initiative to ensure complete health treat-ment records and any late-f lowing docu-ments are sent to the VA,” said Barbara Duggan, AFPC Records Branch Quality Assurance.

In the case of a late f lowing document, if such a late-f lowing medical document is forwarded to AFPC by an MTF, the center can confirm the record was, or was not,

already sent to the DVA by annotating a form letter to help ensure a complete record for our Airmen.

“We’ve worked with the VA to ensure ex-peditious processing of these late-f lowing documents,” Ms. Duggan said. “This could be the one document an Airman needs that is holding up their VA disability claim.”

Airmen do not have to wait until after they separate or retire to file a disability claim with the DVA. They can file up to six months in advance providing they can be available for DVA medical appointments. In these cases, Airmen can request a copy of their records from their servicing MTF to provide to the DVA. Then, following the new guidelines, the Airman’s MTF holds the original record until 30 days after separation or retirement when it is sent to the AFPC Health Treatment Records Central Cell.

“Although the medical records mission is an accountability and transfer function versus scanning, we are confident we will provide a valuable service to the member and to the VA,” said Sharon Hogue, Master Personnel Records Branch chief. “When Airmen’s medical records are transferred by the Air Force Personnel Center, we will be their advocate if the records are misrouted at some point in the transfer process.”

AFPC’s new Total Force mission will soon provide accountability for medical and dental records for all retired or sepa-rated Airmen — active, Guard and Reserve. The effective start date for members of the Guard and Reserve will be announced later this fall.

Personnel center adds new mission; helps veterans, VA


Sharing at Harvest DayParents and their children spend some time together at the Child Development Center Oct. 23 during the Harvest Day celebration. They enjoyed warm apple juice, pumpkin bread and oatmeal cookies.

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