Colorado SpringS Military newSpaper group Thursday, February 6, 2014 www.csmng.com Vol. 8 No. 5 New clock increases precision Did you know? Did you know that tax season is on- going? Schriever has a free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program that can help Airmen and their families file their income tax forms for free. For more information, go to page 5. Base Briefs Recycling Working Group looking for members Are you passionate about recy- cling? The recycling program man- ager is seeking new members for the Recycling Working Group. The Recycling Working Group will have their second meeting 10 a.m. Tuesday, Photo by Christopher DeWitt Personnel with the U.S. Naval Observatory-Detachment Colorado and 2nd Space Operations Squadron move the rubidium fountain clock into its new home Tuesday at in the Building 500 conference room. Schriever Air Force Base. The USNO monitors the GPS constellation and provides time offsets to the 2nd Space Operations Squadron for their daily navigation uploads For more information please contact to each individual GPS satellite. 567-4242 or 567-3910. Join us and share your ideas. By Staff Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes constellation and provides time offsets to small slices of time may not sound important, Outdoor Rec holds 50th Space Wing Public Affairs the 2nd Space Operations Squadron for their every nth of a second is significant, especially The U.S. Naval Observatory’s Alternate daily navigation uploads to each individual in GPS operations. RecOn dogsledding, Master Clock on Schriever Air Force Base GPS satellite. “A nanosecond matters because it is equiv- snowmobiling received its second rubidium fountain clock “With the new rubidium fountain clock, alent to a 1-foot of error for GPS,” Bollwerk Outdoor Recreation, in conjunc- Feb. 4 to ensure it has the most precise time we are going from the time standard of 1 to 2 said. “If the GPS satellite clocks were off by tion with Good Times Adventures in the world. nanoseconds down to 300 picoseconds,” said 3 nanoseconds, you have 1-meter of error in Breckenridge, will host a RecOn Both the USNO’s Washington D.C.-based Bill Bollwerk, Head of USNO Detachment introduced into GPS.” event March 25. We will go dogsled- primary and their local Alternate Master Colorado. Designed and produced by physicists at the ding in the morning, eat lunch, and Clock facility serve as the Department One nanosecond is equivalent to one bil- USNO laboratory in Washington D.C., the snowmobile in the afternoon. We will of Defense’s common time reference. lionth of a second, while a picosecond is equal See Clock page 7 leave Schriever AFB at approximately Additionally, the USNO monitors the GPS to one trillionth of a second. Though these 9 a.m. and return at approximately 4 p.m. Trip is open to all personnel who 50 SCS offers tips for upcoming CCRI have returned from a deployment in the last year, families are welcomed. Cost is $10 per person, lunch is not provided. Contact Korey Kuykendall By Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys at 567-6050 or stop by the ODR office 50th Space Wing Public Affairs with any questions. The U.S. Cyber Command directed Command Cyber More Briefs page 11 Readiness Inspection will begin at Schriever and an in- spection team will evaluate base personnel, facilities, and Sign up for weekly Schriever procedures Feb. 10-14. announcements, news and more. The purpose of the inspection is to assess network secu- Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click rity, validate SIPRNet and NIPRNet compliance and en- “Public Affairs” under featured links. sure proper practices and physical securities are in place to eliminate and prevent information assurance vulnerabilities. “As part of the CCRI process, combined with the analysis Public Affairs of Schriever’s cyber posture, the evaluators will determine the base’s vigilance regarding security practices and units’ knowledge of protocols and standards required to help keep Inside the base’s networks and information safe,” said Wardell Adams, 50 SCS Plans and Resources flight chief. Prioritze work ..................................3 The CCRI will consist of a Defense Information Systems RED FALCON kicks off .................8 Agency Inspection Team meeting with leadership and per- Officer ventures into fiction writing ...9 sonnel in random units, conducting network scans and visiting facilities. Much of the time they spend inspecting will be with information assurance leads and network se- curity managers. However, visits to work centers across the base are expected. “All base personnel should carry out their week like any other to accomplish their respective tasks in support of their organization’s mission,” said Capt. Nathan Zahn, 50 SCS director of operations. “However, increased vigilance is al- ways a good thing. 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Editorial content is obtained from the Schriever AFB public covered, neon, bright colors, bands that exceed 1-inch width and novelty (i.e. cartoon website and based on news releases, features, editorials Week of Feb. 6 and reports prepared by the DoD and Air Force newsgather- character) watches. ing agencies and the Schriever AFB Public Affairs Office. 4 February 6, 2014 Schriever Sentinel 22 SOPS adds new-generation antennas By Scott Prater Schriever Sentinel The 50th Space Wing earned operational acceptance for four of its remote tracking station antennas from Air Force Space Command Jan. 29, signaling the start of full operations for the Air Force’s newest satellite communication assets. The antennas carry an odd name: Remote tracking sta- tion Block Change, or RBC antennas, and they represent the latest telemetry, tracking and command technologies in the Air Force. The RBC antennas work as part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network of ground stations located around the world. These ground stations are vital to space operations because they allow satellite flyers in the Air Force’s space operations squadrons to communicate with the satellites they command and control. “Spacecraft owners must periodically perform telemetry, tracking and commanding supports,” said Brian Bayless, 22nd Space Operations Squadron AFSCN integration chief. “The AFSCN operations fall under 22 SOPS. The AFSCN provides access to more than 150 Department of Defense, national intelligence, civil and allied nation satellites. Now, we have four new technologically advanced systems to ac- complish that mission.” The effort to bring the RBC antennas fully online repre- Courtesy photo sents the first upgrade to remote tracking station antennas A Remote Tracking Station Block Change antenna is instralled at Kaena Point Tracking Station, Hawaii in January 2012. The 50th Space Wing earned since Automated Remote Tracking Station 1 antennas were operational acceptance of the antenna along with three other RBC antennas loacated at New Boston Air Force Station, NH; RAF Oakhanger, England; installed in 1987. and Guam Tracking Station. “We’ve earned operational acceptance for our RBCs at New Boston Air Force Station [call sign BOSS], Oakhanger, each site. Force leaders are saying, ‘you now have a top-rated system England [LION], Guam [GUAM] and Kaena Point, Hawaii “These aren’t trivial upgrades,” Bayless said. “We’ve re- and it’s ready to move into full operational status.’” [HULA],” Bayless said. “And, they are significant upgrades placed the antennas and the hardware, software and control In the RBC’s case, operational acceptance means the Air to our legacy ground system .” equipment needed to operate them, what’s known as the Force can take full advantage of a multitude of enhance- The new antennas offer the AFSCN a non-keyhole envi- ‘core.’” ments provided by the new antennas. They not only offer a ronment. In other words, they can track an orbiting satellite And these are just the latest AFSCN antennas to earn better tracking range, they provide an 85 percent increase during its entire pass over a tracking station. operational acceptance. The Air Force began installing RBC in redundancy and allow the AFSCN to perform in a more “The legacy antennas moved up to 87.5 degrees, but then antennas at remote tracking sites back in 2004, when the first automated fashion. they have to be manually rotated to 92.5 degrees and reac- was constructed at Vandenberg Tracking Station [COOK]. “What RBC antennas allow us to do is automate satellite con- quire the satellite before tracking the remainder of the pass,” “We’ve been turning over antennas sequentially at AFSCNs tacts,” said Lt. Col. Aaron Gibson, 22 SOPS commander. “The Bayless said. “That’s just the way the old tracking mechanism sites since then,” Bayless said. AFSCN can now ingest our network tasking order schedule, worked. With the RBC antennas, we don’t lose track of the Following installation, antennas are tested and operated build satellite contacts from that schedule, run the contacts satellite as it passes over. 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Tawanna Sellars, 50th Space Wing Safety cost basis, alimony paid or received, receipts Jeffrey Higgins, 22nd Space Operations 50th Space Wing Public Affairs office. “Tax laws can change every year so you for charitable contributions, court orders or Squadron, 567-2988 Last year’s W-2s, receipts and 1099 Forms have to get the most up-to-date information. IRS Form 8332 for child custody dependent 50th Operations Group VITA reps: — these are the signs that the most impor- Additionally, I like helping people and this determination and power of attorney if filing 1st Lt. Alexander Fiore, 3rd Space Operations tant season is upon us: tax season. is one way to do it.” for your spouse. Squadron, 567-3891 Taxpayers have until April 15 to file their Senior Airman Michael Power, 50th The service is not available to individuals Tech. Sgt. Gaston Lara, 1st Space Operations 2013 tax returns and pay any dues. For Comptroller Squadron, echoed the senti- with more advanced needs than what the Squadron, 567-2324 Schriever active-duty and retired service ment. He said the free assistance program is VITA reps training covered, such as mem- Kimberly Wilson, 50th Operations Support members and their dependents, there is great for both the volunteers and customers. bers with a private business with expenses Squadron, 567-4106 free assistance available for their tax needs. “Not only does it train the volunteers to of more than $5,000 and/or a net loss, more Capt. Eric Zosso, 50 OSS, 567-6411 The base tax program is run in conjunction be self-sufficient in filing basic and average than one rental property, complex Schedule 2nd Lt. Christopher Vella, 17th Test with the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer taxes, it also extends out to the individu- Ds or other advanced needs. Squadron, 567-5196 Income Tax Assistance program. als receiving the assistance,” Power said. “It For more tax information, call one of the 50th Mission Support Group VITA reps: “The Schriever tax program saved Airmen could teach them about how they can file VITA representatives, the Schriever Tax 2nd Lt. Peter Forde, 50th Contracting more than $49,000 in preparation fees for their taxes on their own later, by remember- Center at 567-71016 or visit http://www.irs. Squadron, 567-7008 their 2012 taxes,” said Betty Sansone, 50th ing the questions they are asked when filing.” gov. Call a VITA representative to make an 2nd Lt. Thomas Ishmael, 50 CONS, 567-3807 Space Wing Judge Advocate legal technician. He said VITA representatives can provide appointment for tax assistance. Master Sgt. Jerami Mahaffey, 50 CONS, “With the support of the VITA representa- accurate and fast results due to their training. Schriever tenant and Reserve unit VITA 567-5948 tives, we expect that we will reach or exceed “It’s important because it’s easily acces- reps: last years goal.” sible, and we can help identify items that 50th Wing Staff VITA reps: Master Sgt. Kellie Lindemann, 310th Space In order to assist in calculating taxes can be used for deductions or credits that an 1st Lt. Brenton Glaus, 50th Space Wing, Wing, 567-7570 and preparing returns, volunteers received online program may not be able to capture,” 567-3440 Tech. Sgt. Shane Maloukis, 3rd Space Volunteer Standard of Conducts, Advanced Power said. 2nd Lt. Eric Phillips, 50 SW, 567-4004 Experimentation Squadron, 567-2818 Examination for 2013 and 2013 Military Individuals who are interested in using Staff Sgt. Eleazar Herevia, 50th Comptroller Exam certificates. Unit VITA volunteers the tax assistance program need to bring 50th Network Operations Group VITA Squadron, 567-5126 may assist with state tax returns within their their social security cards for all claimed reps: Senior Airman Michael Power, 50 CPTS, scope of experience and training. exemptions, all W-2 Forms, all 1099 Forms, Tech. Sgt. Meghan Murray, 50th Space 567-5125 “I think the VITA program is awesome mortgage interest statements, child care pro- Communications Squadron, 567-6173 Staff Sgt. Dolly Frazer, 50th Force Support because we obtain knowledge not only for vider information, IRA contributions, sale of Tech. Sgt. Scott Nicholson, 50 SCS, 567-4393 Squadron, 567-5158 us but for other people as well,” said Master stocks, bonds and mutual funds to include Frances Roberts, 50 SCS, 567-2665 Master Sgt. Tawanna Sellars, 50 SW, 567-2847 MyICP gives military spouses new career planning tool By Terri Moon Cronk, American Forces Press Service Guard and Reserve spouses as well, McMahon said, noting The self-service wizard then produces a MyICP, WASHINGTON — Military spouses who need guidance that it’s also open to spouses for up to 180 days after their McMahon said, which recommends activities to meet a on education and careers have a new online tool at their service member separates or retires from the military. person’s career and education goals based on the selec- fingertips, a program analyst for the Spouse Education Spouses must first register at https://myseco.militaryo- tions made. and Career Opportunities program, or SECO, said in an nesource.mil. Surviving spouses of military members who The Military Spouse Employment Partnership, a com- interview last week. died while on active duty also are eligible. ponent of SECO, is composed of more than 200 companies “My Individual Career Plan,” allows spouses to build a To illustrate how MyICP works, McMahon used the and organizations that have committed to hiring military virtual career roadmap based on their specific goals and example of a nursing student military spouse who has spouses, she added, so MyICP also includes the ability for objectives, Lee McMahon said. just moved to a new duty station and wants to see what users to see which of MSEP’s partners might have jobs in MyICP launched Jan. 10 on Military OneSource’s opportunities exist in the new area. the user’s occupation, and provides a link to check the MySECO website, the primary access point for the Defense Licensing requirements are an issue for nurses, McMahon company’s openings in the chosen field. Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities notes. So once logged on and after clicking on “manage my McMahon encouraged all military spouses in search of program, McMahon said. individual career plan,” the spouse would begin to build such opportunities to try the MyICP tool. “SECO provides expert career and education guidance a MyICP by selecting “licensed” and “student.” Next, the “We would love to hear their feedback,” she said, noting to military spouses worldwide,” she said, “supporting them spouse would go to the occupation page to find “nurs- that users can submit their input on the MySECO website in four career lifecycle stages: career exploration, educa- ing,” which would generate information from the Labor by clicking on “SECO Satisfaction” or the feedback button. tion, training and licensing, employment readiness, and Department. 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MEMBER BENEFITS 6 February 6, 2014 Schriever Sentinel CCRI Chief’s Corner From page 1 workstation — remove your CAC and SIPR token every Organizational climate time you step away. • Keep your SIPR monitor a secret; not visible from a common space. • Contact the 50 SW Emissions Security Manager at 567- By Chief Master Sgt. James Herkel of creating and fostering a productive, professional or- 3662 prior to moving or rearranging workstations with clas- 50th Security Forces Squadron ganizational climate is anything new. Having included sified systems present. Recently, Air Force Instruction 36-2406 was revised this as an evaluated area simply symbolizes and formal- • Know your unit’s Information Assurance Officers. The to include a new paragraph prescribing the evaluated izes the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s intent on zero inspection team will quiz random personnel during facil- subject “Organizational Climate.” Paragraph 1.8.2., tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual assaults and ity visits. Expect them to ask questions like “Who are your (added) now states (not all inclusive), “...All Airmen unlawful discrimination. IAOs? How do you contact them? What do you do if there are responsible for creating an organizational climate Evaluate your work centers for some of the criti- is a fire and you are logged into SIPR?” in which every member is treated with dignity and cal attributes for a positive organizational climate • Ensure government computers are turned on and con- respect, and one that does not tolerate unlawful dis- and healthy team spirit. Is there trust among Airman nected to the network. crimination, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in any (up and down the chain and side to side)? Is there a • Don’t bring in devices with wireless capability or cam- form. NCOs and officers are not only responsible for healthy sense of cooperation and productive, non-toxic eras, including mobile phones. They are not permitted in the creating this environment but are also accountable for competitiveness? Are written and verbal communica- Schriever restricted area or any area with classified systems it. NCOs and officers can build a healthy organizational tions in the workplace professional, appropriate, and present. climate by: communicating clear direction at all levels of a nature that promotes information sharing and an • Locate your “SAFB Individual Network IT Service of supervision; adhering to and enforcing standards; not open exchange of ideas that effect productivity? Are Response Aid.” This card should be displayed next to every tolerating and, when necessary, appropriately respond- expectations clearly articulated and are standards be- NIPR/SIPR workstation on base. It is for quick-reference ing to any form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, ing enforced predictably or selectively? Is the person with emergency actions, incident reporting measures, and hazing, unlawful discrimination, or any other conduct in charge respected? Are they respectable? Is feedback contact information for your unit’s IAOs. harmful to the good order and discipline of the unit; given objectively based on standards and results and “We sincerely appreciate the support, flexibility and hard being accountable for their actions; and cultivating an not opinion and emotion? work of everyone involved in preparing for this base-wide environment where teamwork, unity and cohesiveness Does everyone feel an equal opportunity to be suc- inspection,” said Zahn. “Your selflessness and vigilance, are the standard practice.” cessful? If you’re not sure, ask the question. displayed all year long, is very apparent and highlighted Additionally, performance feedback and report forms According to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. even more during events like this.” have been modified to include this newly evaluated area. Welsh III, “You are either part of the solution or part Unit IAOs are the primary points of contact for base But let’s not make the mistake of somehow thinking of the problem; there is no neutral position.” personnel and unit leadership, but the 50 SW Information Assurance office can also be reached at 567-4138. The Schriever Straight Talk Line, 567-8255, is used 50th Space Wing Public Affairs will activate and to disseminate information about a disturbance, crisis maintain the Straight Talk Line, updating information or incident, exercise or real world, on or off base, which as received by the Crisis Action Team or on-scene The Schriever might affect day-to-day activities of base personnel. Public Affairs representative. 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Ian Hoachlander Once enrolled, the system will email a password to each During bonus months (March, May and July), families can Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs family member’s address. earn up to 8,000 points per day. Activities are based on JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — It’s “Families can register on ‘My Goal Tracker,’ earn points a 60-minute activity guideline, as recommended by the that time of year again when people resolve to lose weight, and achieve levels for participating in family fun activities, President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. get in shape and eat healthier, which takes dedication and sports and fitness events and making healthy eating selec- Level 1: Togetherness — 250,000 family points determination. tions,” Brittain said. “FitFamily intends to raise awareness Level 2: Commitment — 500,000 family points To help Airmen and their families achieve those goals, of the importance of family fitness and nutrition to increase Level 3: Determination — 750,000 family points the Air Force offers the Air Force FitFamily initiative, which healthy lifestyles and the impact family activities can have Level 4: Perseverance — 1,000,000 family points encourages families to develop and maintain a healthy life- on kids’ well-being.” Level 5: Wellness — 2,000,000 family points style. More than 20,000 family members participate in the The Air Force FitFamily website includes health and fit- In addition, AFPC created a a step-by-step activity plan- FitFamily initiative, launched Jan. 30, 2010 as part of the ness articles, recipes and tips to help families become more ning process to provide participants with a simple guide to Year of the Air Force Family. active together. Participants can register to receive updates having fun while staying fit and ensuring families can work FitFamily is a goal-incentive program open to all active- and articles in areas of their selected interest or their own through a healthy routine together. duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members, healthy recipes and ideas on how to stay fit as a family. ABCs of wellness Defense Department civilians and families, retired military FitFamily introduced a Living Fit portion to the website, members, honorably discharged veterans with 100 percent which helps participants reach weight loss goals through A — Plan Activities that include all family members service-connected disability, and former or surviving mili- proper nutrition and balanced activity. Personalized weight B — Build healthy habits that will last a lifetime tary spouses and their family members. loss goals can be set and Living Fit provides tools and advice C — Count progress; small steps each day make a huge “Air Force FitFamily, is a web-based health and fitness on how to achieve these goals. difference initiative that encourages physical activity and healthy eat- Recognition will be provided at each of the five FitFamily D — Schedule Day trips, game nights and fun time to ing selections,” said David Brittain, the Air Force FitFamily levels to encourage families to continue on the path of well- develop togetherness program manager. “The FitFamily program stimulates an ness. Incentives include certificates, families being high- E — Encourage healthy eating and cooking as a family interest and awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyle lighted on the FitFamily website, parking spaces, AAFES F — Have Fun as a family while creating healthy habits choices and encourages families to get up, get out, and get coupons, letters from the wing commander and more. For more information about the FitFamily or Living Fit fit — together.” programs visit www.USAFFitFamily.com. To find out about FitFamily achievement levels To enroll in the program, families can log on to http:// other quality of life programs visit www.usafservices.com www.USAFFitFamily.com and click on ‘Register My Family.’ Each family can log a maximum of 4,000 points per day. or www.myairforcelife.com. Clock es around the world, thanks to our part- into our facility,” Dreiling said. Agency, DOD facilities and several civilian nership with the U.S. Naval Observatory,” The careful transport of the fountain was infrastructures around the world, the new said Lt. Col. Thomas Ste. Marie, 2 SOPS essential to prevent damage that could affect system was installed primarily to support commander. “We are happy to be able to the clock’s performance. GPS operations. From page 1 work together to support their upgrade. “The fountain clock collects billions of “It is great to have the most precise time Our relationship allows 2 SOPS to con- rubidium atoms, encased in a spherical standard in the world but it is useless unless powered rubidium fountain clock traveled tinually reach our goal of record breaking vacuum chamber and laser-cooled to a you can get it to the user, not everyone can by dedicated truck to Schriever. Once the time-transfer performance and navigation millionth of a degree above absolute zero come to the facility and set their watch,” said fountain clock arrived here, with the help accuracies.” degrees Kelvin, approaching the coldest Bollwerk. “GPS is USNO’s primary means of members of the 2nd Space Operations Although 2 SOPS was happy to support temperature anything can be,” Bollwerk of providing global precise time to the warf- Squadron, the 50th Security Forces the move, it’s not as easy as one might think. said. “The reason we do that is because we ighter. It is a great partnership between the Squadron and 50th Civil Engineering “The process of moving the rubidium want to observe and measure the atoms for Navy and the Air Force.” Squadron, the USNO team moved it to a fountain was very complicated,” said Ken long time in an environment that mini- Dreiling said the new fountain clock will climate controlled chamber in the USNO’s Dreiling, USNO Detachment Colorado. mizes unwanted noise like the Doppler help improve GPS operations. laboratory via an airsled hover lifter. “We had to ensure the fountain clock was Shift.” “The new rubidium fountain clock is the “The 2 SOPS men and women are able not actually in contact with the floor or Though the Alternate Master Clock pro- next-generation new frequency standard,” to operate and provide accurate instanta- the walls as we moved it from the loading vides precise timing for several communi- Dreiling said. “This will boost the GPS’s neous reliable support to U.S. military forc- dock through the hallways and elevator cation and space systems, Missile Defense timing by 10-fold.” Come visit us for Information Night on January 15 or February 11 2013 Colorado Department of Education John Irwin School of Excellence award, Elementary, Middle, and High school 2013 Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, The Vanguard School NOT ALL SERVICEMEMBERS KNOW ABOUT TSGLI CLAIMS Rigorous Academic, Character, and Leadership education College Preparation with 13 college credit course offerings Tuition-free public school conveniently located near I-25 Proven placement of seniors in top U.S. colleges Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) provides compensation to Servicemembers who suffered a traumatic injury from October 7, 2001 to the present. 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Winning RED FALCON Crew Competition Tuesday, with the an- FALCON identifies you as the very best at the 50th nouncement of selected crews. Operations Group, and that is no small feat!” RED FALCON was designed to inspire 50th Space The selected crews from each squadron are as Wing crews to develop system expertise that exceeds follows: surface checklist knowledge, foster the normaliza- tion of non-routine mission protection procedures 1st Space Operations Squadron Alpha Crew and identify the 50 OG crew best prepared to operate Capt. Brian Douglass, Mission Commander in ill-defined emergency situations. 1st Lt. Jack Wilson, Payload System Operator The competition was created to bring back a Senior Airman Frank Blood, Mission Chief competitive mentality in the absence of larger scale Senior Airman Quillan Fay, Space Systems Operator events like Guardian Challenge. 2 SOPS Bravo Crew “Each squadron has five crews, and only one crew Capt. Ryan McGinnis, MCMDR was selected to represent each squadron,” said Capt. Staff Sgt. Peter Schneider, MCH Kristina Stewart, 50 OG. “Each crew took a 25-ques- 2nd Lt. Matthew Evans, PSO tion, short answer test respective to their squadron 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Clark, Space Vehicle Operator mission and crew requirements. Crews had one hour Senior Airman Trey Barnes, SSO to complete the test as a team, which was closed Airman 1st Class Joseph Bridges, SSO reference. The crew with the highest score for each Airman 1st Class Dennis Antonov, SSO squadron will now move on to the evaluation por- tion of RED FALCON.” 3 SOPS Echo Crew The competitions name ties to Schriever heritage Capt. Raquel Salim, MCMDR as well as the color typically associated with severe Capt. Avshalom Shedroff, Defense Satellite satellite out-of limit indicators. Communications System SVO In a multi-phase test, evaluators will analyze Senior Airman Brandon Boger, DSCS SVO knowledge, focus, performance and debrief effec- Airman 1st Class Justin Yeager, Wideband Global tiveness, preparing crews’ ability to think beyond SATCOM SVO the checklists they are running. Airman 1st Class Pablo Borrero, WGS SVO Selected crews will undergo focused training with Airman William Staud, DSCS SVO 50 OSS prior to “The Ultimate Crew Evaluation.” 4 SOPS Alpha Crew Crews will coordinate with 50 OSS between Feb. 1st Lt. Peter Lusk, MCMDR 4 and 21 to find a three-day window to accomplish their training. This will better prepare them for the 2nd Lt. Gregory Carte, SVO RED FALCON competition that takes place the 2nd Lt. Fanita Schmidt, SVO week of Feb. 24,” said Stewart. 2nd Lt. Even Rogers, Advanced Satellite Mission Each senior crew evaluation team has written a Control Subsystem script that will challenge their respective squadron Staff Sgt. Matthew Lampman, ASMCS to develop system expertise that exceeds surface Senior Airman Joseph Jenkins, ASMCS checklist knowledge. Airman 1st Class Payton Pelzel, ASMCS “As members of the profession of arms, Airmen are Airman 1st Class Ivan Aguirre, ASMCS wired with an intense desire to win. Winning at RED Airman 1st Class Christian McConnell, Satellite U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys FALCON requires preparation, and through that Ground Link System SSO The RED FALCON Competition’s name ties to Schriever heritage as well as the color typically preparation this competition takes the proficiency Airman 1st Class Griffin Holeman, SGLS SSO associated with severe satellite out-of limit indicators. Last week’s answer: On Feb. 10, 2000, crews of the 3rd Space Operations Squadron conducted their last History Quiz support for which satellite constellation? On that date, crews conducted their last support of the Ultra-High Frequency Follow-On satellites. 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Jeffrey Hogan never thought of himself as an “Unlike yesteryear, you don’t need to endure the proposal author. and selling process that’s connected to the mass publishing The Distributed Mission Operations Center for Space houses, instead you can find an online publisher who can exercise director is an engineer by trade, but several years print as few or as many books as you want.” ago, he tooled around with an idea that eventually turned As for the writing, he admits that became arduous at into a novel. points, with all of the writing, thinking, rewriting, editing For most of the past two decades, he’s worked as an and proofreading. Air Force officer, government contractor and reservist. “I wrote entire characters that I ended up cutting later,” Meanwhile, he completed both a master’s and a doctorate he said. “And, when you cut a character, you have to move degree, all while changing duty stations between Florida, forward in the story and cut sections where that character California and Colorado. interacts with others. Then you need to rewrite those sec- “I’m an engineer,” he said. “I guess that’s the way I look tions as well.” at the world. And, that’s the way I approached the writing Once he decided to publish, he quickly realized he needed of this book.” someone to edit the book, a process that created challenges Like many authors, Hogan became interested in a topic as well. and searched for books that might satisfy his hunger for “Once I put the request out there, I received a lot of re- more knowledge. sponses, but most editors were out of my price range,” he “I was living in Florida when Hurricane Katrina struck said. “Eventually, I found an editor, Christina Borden, and the gulf coast,” he said. “Then I started to think about what the help she provided has been immeasurable.” might happen if the destruction and chaos that followed The book went on sale at online booksellers in January in New Orleans grew to a massive scale.” and he says reviews have been mostly positive. He researched and studied past civilizations and de- “It’s a great feeling to have a reader come back to me mocracies, trying to learn why and how they eventually and ask to buy two or three more copies for their family collapsed. That research ultimately became the basis for members,” he said. “Promoting the book is up to me. I plan the first three chapters of “Galt’s Valley,” the book he com- to take it to a few places where people congregate, like gun pleted late last year. shows, to see what comes out of them.” While the book is a work of fiction, Hogan said he resisted For now, he doesn’t have a follow up in the works, but his the temptation to write it in a popular thriller style. family is grateful for the break in his schedule. Courtesy photo “There are a lot of books out there where the author Lt. Col. 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