Commander’s Corner: olympiC overComing - page 3 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Thursday, June 13, 2013 Vol. 57 No. 23 Front Range EOD techs maximize training at Airburst range By Michael Golembesky 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer FORT CARSON, Colo. — “Smoke, smoke, smoke, five minutes to detona- tion,” rang out over the ra- dio during a joint training exercise between explosive ordnance disposal members from the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, 302nd CES and Buckley’s 140th CES at the Airburst range and training complex at Fort Carson, just west of Pueblo, Colo. Hot, dry and windy; back dropped by the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, the Airburst range at the southern-most end of Fort Carson’s training area could easily be mistaken for any- where in Afghanistan. “Gaming (teaching) in the classroom can only get you so far. Out here we can add stress, heat, fatigue, real ex- plosives and really get down to how the job is done,” said Master Sgt. Benjamin “Paul” Horton, 21st CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician. The purpose of this semi- annual training event is to bring together EOD tech- nicians from around the region that would normally not have access to this type of field experience because of (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Golembesky) limitations such as too few FORT CARSON, Colo. — Senior Airman David Rediger, 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, carefully prepares a bundle of thermite incendiary grenades while training to properly destroy classified material at the Airburst range located at the southern portion of Fort Carson’s training area. The 21st Space Wing, 302nd AW and See EOD page 13 Colorado Air National Guard held the joint training June 4. Mountain, man legacies intertwined By Staff Sgt. J. Aaron Breeden 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station — referred to simply as “the Mountain” by many — has been home to some of America’s most unique and highly classified missions during its 47-year existence. While most may consider Cheyenne Mountain a place of ultimate secrecy, for Earl Clelland, 721st Civil Engineer Squadron power systems mechanic, it has been a home away from home for nearly 30 years. Born in Bermuda and raised in Detroit, Clelland joined the Air Force at the age of 20 having grown tired of the Cadillac assembly line. His first of many assignments at Cheyenne Mountain was with the civil engineer (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. J. Aaron Breeden) squadron in the Mountain’s power plant, responsible for pumping the Mountain’s CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. — Earl Clelland, 721st Civil Engineer Squadron power systems life blood through its granite veins. mechanic, leads a tour through the industrial area of Cheyenne Mountain. CMAFS is home to the 721st Mission Support Clelland, the self-described, ‘Encyclopedia of the Mountain,’ explained it was Group, which operates, maintains, secures, sustains, mobilizes, tests, and controls the worldwide warning and surveillance See Mountain page 13 system for North America. 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Stacy Glaus Editorial Staff Chief of Internal Information Mr. Steve Brady PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Two years and hundreds of hours of physical Staff Writer A popular mantra in our front office these days Col. therapy later, he proved them wrong. With the Michael Golembesky seems to be, “This falls in the ‘can’t make this Chris Crawford goal to make it to the Olympics, his family stuff up’ category.” Sometimes this is made in held fundraisers and he swept the gym floor reference to a silly error, but lately it seems to to pay for training. Battling injuries — he Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspapers Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, be in reference to challenges we’ve worked 21st Space also broke his arm, fractured his wrist and 80903, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. through. As a wing and a base, we have had tore both anterior cruciate knee ligaments Wing Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the an extremely “overcoming” year, and I am before London — he wept through his final 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterprise Air Force commander newspaper is an authorized publication for members of continually amazed at the capacity of our team practices because of the pain. the U.S. military services. to overcome adversity regularly. He became the solo Irish gymnast in the Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the I’d like to encourage you in whatever chal- 2012 Summer Olympics, making him just the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, lenge you are facing. With college football still discovered she had hit the hurdle because second Irish gymnast in history to qualify for the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. a few months away (Roll Tide), I thought I’d she had no feeling in her feet and diagnosed the Olympic Games. Kieran had every excuse The appearance of advertising in this publication, reflect on the 2012 Olympic Games for some her with a tethered spinal cord. to give up, but something inside of him put including inserts or supplements, does not constitute stories of a few individuals who overcame In 2011, Jones had spinal surgery and one expectations aside as he made a decision to endorsement by DoD, the Department of the Air Force, adversity in their respective fields. year later, she qualified for the 2012 London persevere, no matter what the obstacle. or CSMNG, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made LoLo Jones grew up in poverty in Iowa with Olympics. She placed fourth in the 100 meter Im Dong-hyun has 20 and 30 percent of his available for purchase, use or patronage without regard her mother, where she attended eight schools hurdles, 23 hundredths of a second behind vision in each eye. He has two Olympic gold to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital in eight years and resorted to shoplifting to the Australian gold medalist. She has said she medals in archery and has to ask his team- status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other feed her family. When she discovered run- will be back for the 2016 Games. mates to find out whether his arrow hit the non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by ning, she redirected her energy and became Then there’s Kieran Behan, an Irish gym- mark. 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Surely, you would take the time now, right? Yet some Airmen have not taken the too must be current to avoid confusion in the event of time to ensure their Virtual Record of Emergency Data your death. uniform and Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance are up to SGLI forms allow Airmen to designate one or more date. Sadly, there have been real world incidents here at beneficiaries of their life insurance in the event of death. Peterson of Airmen failing to maintain up-to-date infor- Major life events — such as marriage, divorce, birth of a mation on their vRED and SGLI disbursement resulting child and deaths of family members — may change who DALLAS (AFNS) — As the Air Force transitions in confusion and anguish for their family members. an Airman wishes to designate as a beneficiary. If an from the airman battle uniform, or ABU, to the rip- A Colorado state law makes it imperative that Airmen Airman experiences a major life event, fails to update his stop airman battle uniform, the Army & Air Force regularly ensure their vRED is up to date. Under Colorado or her SGLI and dies, the SGLI form controls who receives Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the Revised Statute 15-19-104, when an active duty, Reserve, the SGLI payment upon death. Similar to the vRED, a ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency’s stock is or National Guard service member completes a federal will or estate planning document cannot determine the record of emergency data (DD-93), such as the vRED, beneficiary of SGLI. Only the official SGLI form filled out depleted. that record becomes the determining document as to and signed at the MPS determines the SGLI beneficiary. “While the ABUs will still be authorized for wear, who is authorized to direct the disposition of the service Updating a vRED takes about five minutes for return- they will not be carried in Exchange Military Clothing member’s remains. Even if the service member later com- ing users or 10 minutes for new users. The form is easy, Stores as the RABU will completely replace the older, pletes a new, separate document that details a different online, and can be done 24 hours a day. All you need to heavier ABU,” said Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson, authority for the disposition of remains, the vRED is the do is access the Air Force Portal website, select Virtual controlling document under Colorado law. the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. MPF, select “Record of Emergency Data,” and complete This means that if an Airman completes a signed, no- The RABU is a lighter, nylon/cotton blend that has the form and submit. tarized document as part of will and estate planning, the been available for Airmen at Military Clothing Stores To update the SGLI, go to the MPS office in Building vRED, even if older than any new document, is still the since June 2012. The RABU is also cooler than the ABU 350. A personnelist will assist with filling out the form controlling authority for who receives and directs the and act as the required signature witness. Forms are also and features a wrinkle-resistant finish. disposition of that Airman’s remains. available to be filled out at home at http://www.va.gov. Military members can access the Exchange’s Military Similarly, if an Airman has a life-changing event — such as marriage or divorce — the vRED still determines Once complete, you simply need to stop by MPS to sign Clothing Store at www.shopmyexchange.com by click- who will have authority for disposition of remains. In them in front of a personnelist. ing “Military Clothing Store” under the store locator short, you cannot simply assume your husband/wife/ Ensuring these important documents are up to date is link at the bottom of the page or locate the nearest mother/father will be the one receiving your remains. You part of military readiness and is vital to accomplishing Military Clothing brick and mortar location through need to make sure you declare as much on your vRED. the mission. If for no other reason though, take the time the store locator link at www.shopmyexchange.com/ The vRED also serves another vital purpose. 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Contact [email protected] or (719)389-1234 6 Space ObServer www.peterson.af.mil Thursday, June 13, 2013 Know before you go When it comes to kids and teens, the available on loan, however, the Loan Closet “Relocation — Youth Sponsor Program” does not offer bed linens. helps ease youth’s transition to a new place Also, it is never too soon to locate and through correspondence with youth of the contact the A&FRC at your new installa- same age at their destination. You can visit tion to find out what newcomer resources the Youth Center’s “Sponsor a Youth” page and assistance they provide. Military in- By Michael Golembesky your move involves relocation overseas. for information on youth sponsorship. stallation booklets and additional infor- 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer But no need to worry because the Peterson Are you new to Peterson? The A&FRC mation can be found by visiting Military A&FRC offers the “Relocation Assistance has got you covered too, the “Right Start OneSource online. There you can search Program” giving Airmen the tools and PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Newcomer’s Orientation” class is by specific installation and get access to ev- — Reassignment? New position? New base? knowledge to succeed. mandatory to all newcomers to Peterson erything you need to know, before you go. With all of the stresses that go along with “It is mandatory for me to contact all AFB. Here you will learn about the Wing’s “Many people don’t even know that these transitioning to a new installation, it’s PCSing personnel on Peterson to make unique mission, meet agency representa- base booklets even exist,” Fornander said good to know the people at the Airman sure that they are aware and have access tives and get training on required items. when talking about the usefulness of the and Family Readiness Center here provide to all of the different resources available to Spouses are highly encouraged to attend classes and services to help Airmen and them,” said Christina Fornander, Peterson along with the service member. military installation booklets, which con- their families to be prepared before you go. Relocation Assistance lead. You’re moving and everything you own solidate a lot of information into a single When it comes to a permanent change The program provides a variety of is either boxed up or in transit to your new user-friendly book. of station to a new installation, being pre- services designed to help personnel and location. What are you going to use for For more information about the re- pared is the best thing Airmen can do for their families through the process of a your remaining time here? Answer: the location services provided by the themselves and their families. It can be a PCS move. Services include education, Peterson Loan Closet. 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Peterson child development centers and youth activities CSU purchases treated surface water from the Fountain center using Environmental Protection Agency pro- Valley Authority (FVA, PWSID # CO0121300). FVA tocols. All lead results were well within EPA receives water from the Fryingpan-Arkansas From 21st Medical Group Bioenvironmental standards. One copper sample from the youth Project. The Fryingpan-Arkansas Project is a Engineering Flight center exceeded the EPA secondary maximum system of pipes and tunnels that collects wa- PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Colorado contaminate level (non-mandatory guidelines ter in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area Springs Utilities supplies drinking water to Peterson AFB. for aesthetic considerations such as taste, color near Aspen. Waters collected from the system Base personnel can get the facts about the water they drink or odor) from older copper pipes, but the cop- are diverted to the Arkansas River, near Buena from the recently released CSU — 2013 Water Quality Report. per is immediately eliminated after running the Vista, and then flow approximately 150 miles This report (reporting period Jan. 1 -Dec. 31, 2012) informs cold water for two to three seconds. The kitchen downstream to the Pueblo Reservoir, and then the public about the water quality and services CSU delivers staff runs the cold water for one to two minutes on to the water treatment plant. The source water to the base every day. upon arrival each morning, ensuring the water may vary during the year and may be a blend of CSU staff, as well as the 21st Medical Group’s is safe to drink, and the 21st CES Maintenance surface water and purchased water. Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight, test the water con- Engineering flight has initiated a work order to To view the complete 2013 Water Quality sumed throughout the base. Throughout the process of col- develop a mitigation project for the youth activi- Report, visit www.csu.org, and click on lection, treatment and distribution, certified water treatment ties center. Residential/Community/Water Quality/ 2013 plant operators and laboratory staff monitor the water quality Nearly 75 percent of the water provided by CSU Water Quality Report (reporting year 2012). for its chemical and biological content. Some of these analyses originates from many mountain streams (surface Customers without web access can obtain a are required to meet state and federal standards, while others water). Water from these streams is collected and hard copy of the report at the Bioenvironmental are part of ongoing testing to assure a continual supply of stored in various reservoirs along the Continental Engineering office located in building 1246. The high quality drinking water. Divide. The collection systems in this area consist of the report will also be available in all base dormitory facilities. CSU employees test the water at treatment plants Homestake, Fryingpan-Arkansas, Twin Lakes, and Blue For questions concerning water quality issues in the Tierra and throughout the CSU water distribution system. River systems. The majority of this water is transferred to Vista Community distribution system, call the TVC Facility Bioenvironmental engineering tests water at 10 different sam- Colorado Springs through pipelines that protect the water Maintenance Department at 597-5950. pling locations per month for microbiological contamination from contaminants, such as herbicides, pesticides, heavy For more information about Peterson Air Force Base water that could occur in the Peterson section of the distribution metals and other chemicals. Water delivered to Colorado quality, call Michael Puleo at 556-7721. system. The Peterson sample sites include the dining facil- Springs is stored at Rampart Reservoir and at the Catamount (Water quality information courtesy of Colorado Springs ity, the Exchange food court, aircraft watering points and reservoirs on Pikes Peak, which then supply the CSU water Utilities and 21st SW Bioenvironmental Engineering flight.) 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For more information on the resil- 9am - 10pm ience training course, contact Beverly Price, 21st Space Wing Community Support Coordinator, at 556-6768. Central European Time Book online at: Flights • Hotels • Rental Cars • Lowest Available Fares From And To Germany www.usdtravel.com Training the trainer brings new CALL NOW FOR BARGAIN RATES resiliency skills to Peterson By Michael Golembesky 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Resiliency is the power or ability to return to the original form, position after being bent, compressed or stretched. Professional and mental resilience is the focus of the 21st Space Wing’s two new Master Resiliency Trainers, who will be responsible for graduating unit level trainers to teach skills to strengthen all Team Pete members. The Air Force’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness program, or CAF, consists of four pillars used to succeed and prosper. Mental, physical, social and spiritual strengths are the basic bedrock upon which our Airmen build their lives and careers. Resiliency training is the newest addition to the CAF program aimed at teaching our Airmen the skills to withstand, recover and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. These skills build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force Community. “The training is unique because it teaches Airmen skills to find the positive in every situ- ation, instead of always focusing on the negative,” said Beverly Price, 21st SW community support coordinator. Although this new training requirement is not fully implemented Air Force wide, the 21st SW is well ahead of the curve with the graduations of Tech. Sgt. Americo Galdeano, 721st Mission Support Group, and Tech. Sgt. Casandra Nevins, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, from the two-week master resilience trainer course hosted at Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst, N.J. The two day Resilience Training Assistant course is offered once a quarter with limited space to maintain the effectiveness of the material taught. In addition to the unit level training opportunities like Wingman Day and Commander’s Call, the RTAs can also assist with training at the First Term Airman Center here at Peterson. “Even though the RTAs cannot instruct the classes at FTAC, they can help out in the classroom. This is great because it helps to lessen the workload on our FTAC instructors and provides them with continuous opportunities to refresh their skills and training,” said Price. “Our RTA students go back to their units with the skills, materials and techniques to educate fellow Airmen on becoming more resilient in everything they do and all aspects of their lives,” said Nevins. “The best way to teach these skills is for the RTAs to have the ability to relate the training in a personal way through their own experiences and life lessons, this is how I did it and here was the outcome,” added Nevins when talking about how the new graduates relate the material to everyday life for Peterson’s service members, civilians, spouses and their families. can publish your The skills Airmen learn during this resilience training can be used throughout their Notices of GuardiaNship military careers. (precurser notice to adoption) Professional Development offers monthly seminars such as Study Skills, Counseling & Mentoring, Leadership, Silver Bullets, Debt Free Workshop, Fearless & Persuasive Public NaMe chaNGes Speaking — all of which are open to enlisted, Company Grade Officers and civilians. Professional development also offers seminars targeting specific groups. For more info call 634-1048 For more information about Professional Development and the RTA course here at Peterson call 556-9226 or visit online at http://www.21fss.com/about/professional-development/.