COMMANDER’S CORNER: LESSONS IN TIME MANAGEMENT - PAGE 2 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Vol. 61 No. 8
NASA looks to create new satellite to measure snow pack By Shellie-Anne Espinosa 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — In the hopes that they can discover a way to measure the water content of snow and develop a satellite to obtain a global picture, NASA is basing their SnowEx mission at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, during the month of February to test new instrumentation. “SnowEx is a multiyear NASA project to figure out how best to remotely sense snow from space,” said Edward Kim, SnowEx lead project scientist with NASA’s Goddard Flight Center. Kim explained snow is critical to society in four key ways — water resources, natural hazards, water security and weather information. “About a sixth of the world’s population depends on water coming from snow,” said Kim. “The western U.S., itself, is pretty dry. There, anywhere from 70, 80 and some places 90 percent of the water comes from snow.” As a natural hazard, Kim said snow is responsible for the nine most devastating U.S. floods in the 20th century, either because the snow melted too quickly or the ground was frozen and caused the snow melt to run off. Water security affects the global water situation. Getting a satellite up that can read snow on a global picture is important to NASA. They want to get the most accurate information possible to key decision makers around the world. “Because so much of your water comes from snow,” Kim said, “it’s important to know who See Snow Pack page 9
(U.S. Air Force photo by Robb Lingley)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The P-3 Orion aircraft sits on the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, flight line, Feb. 17, as crew members run tests on the plane and its various sensors being used for its SnowEx mission. SnowEx is a NASA led mission to discover the correct instrumentation combination for measuring water content in snow.
18th CMSAF: The Airman behind the stripes By Staff Sgt. Hailey Haux Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speaks during his appointment ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb. 17, 2017. Wright succeeds Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody, who retires after 32 years of service, as the 18th Airman to hold this position.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) — A business card sits in the depths of a wallet. Sitting on the couch, the owner contemplates his next step in life, the billfold falls onto the floor and the card is strewn across the ground along with the other contents. The 18-year-old picks it up, studies the words ‘Air Force recruiter’ and makes a phone call. “It was fate. Two months later I was in basic training,” said the new Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright. Growing up with five other siblings, Wright said he had a very loving home. However, living in poor neighborhoods and moving from place to place presented trials. In his own words, they were, ‘humble beginnings.’ “Personal resilience is important to deal with the ills of life, period,”
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Wright stated. “We all have to ensure that we become as resilient as we can.” Like many others, Wright went to basic training without a secure job and was unsure what was in store for his future. When he found out he was selected as a dental assistant, the Columbus, Georgia, native wasn’t exactly sure what it meant, confessing he had been to the dentist maybe once in his life up to that point. During his first enlistment, he claimed to be undisciplined, less well-rounded, and not the typical model Airman. That changed with the help of a mentor who pointed him in the right direction. Wright, a smile lining his face glanced at the ceiling as if returning to a point in time said, “At about my three-and-a-half-year mark, my mentor [retired Master Sgt.] Joseph Winbush had me join the base honor guard and that was the turning point.” See CMSAF page 6
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Lessons in Time Management PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — If you know me or have ever met me you would know that I am a huge sports fan. I am proud to be a part of a strong brotherhood as a Dallas Cowboy fan. I know many of you out there are probably booing me right now but that’s ok, I am used to it! When I think about time management the first thing that comes to mind is clock management. I’m sure that you have all seen that last second time out to take a game winning shot or field goal. This makes me reflect back on a few of the games that the Cowboys played this season where they stood in the huddle, had a plan, and failed to execute. The plan seemed to diminish between the QB throwing the ball and the receiver making that last second catch on the sideline with no time on the clock. There have been many times in my career where I have failed to properly manage my clock. But, that does not mean that I wasn’t properly trained to do so. When I entered basic training in April of 1993, like many of you, every minute of my time was managed. I was told where to
Senior Master Sgt. Omar Basnight 6th Space Warning Squadron be at what time, when to eat, sleep and exercise. This regimen was easy to follow and could be considered my first real lesson in time management. These skills stuck with me throughout my career but at times have been very hard to follow. Through mentorship experiences I’ve had the opportunity to create time management rules that I have found to be successful. I believe that each of these are equally important and are significant contributors to making any mission or task a success. IDEA #1: Write down every task that needs to be completed within a given day. I know that most of us have calendars created which
contain this information already. At times we fail to stick to the plan. Establishing a priority system could stop this from happening. This will force you to complete the urgent tasks first followed by the lower priority tasks. Reserving time that can’t be impacted by others will help to avoid interruptions and keep you focused. IDEA #2: Sometimes you just need to say no! We all like to be helpful. And we all should be taking care of our wingmen, but there comes a time when your workload may not allow you to take on more work. Learning this skill can be very effective but you must be open with your supervisor about your ability to complete your work tasks in order for this to be understood. IDEA #3: You have to find time to take a break. This will allow you to disconnect and reset your mind. This could be as simple as taking a few minutes to meditate or taking a walk. IDEA #4: Make sure that you find time to reward yourself for all the hard work you do
each day. This could be as simple as taking a day off when you are afforded the opportunity. This should be something that motivates you and recharges your batteries. IDEA #5: If at all possible try your best not to take work home. This may not be a popular thought but could do well to relieve stress and anxiety. This notion will do well in helping to create a work-life balance. After twenty three years in the Air Force I still find myself struggling with time management. I had no idea that it would be so difficult to juggle marriage, kids and the mission, let alone all of the other activities that we do on and off duty to support each other. A well-developed time management regimen can decrease the time spent on work and allows you to stay on top of long-term tasks. Setting priorities can help concentrate your focus on things that will have a significant outcome on the mission and lead to personal goal achievement. Understanding what is important provides clear direction and purpose which in turn energizes one to action to complete any task or project.
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Hyten added that the winning organizations “distinguished themselves as the top performers in a field of extraordinary competition.”
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence, space and cyberspace missions, U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2016 Omaha Trophies at the command’s headquarters Feb. 16, 2017. “These awards are a direct reflection of the hard work and tireless effort demonstrated by the men and women, in and out of uniform, who support the command,” Hyten said. “USSTRATCOM is a powerful, dominant warfighting command whose ultimate strength is its people, joint and allied warfighters — officers, enlisted and civilians.” Hyten added that the winning organizations “distinguished themselves as the top performers in a field of extraordinary competition.” He also lauded the efforts and achievements of the other nominated units for their dedication to providing a safe, secure, effective and ready deterrent force.
“Every one of these nominees is a winner and an outstanding representative of their task force, joint task force, or functional component,” Hyten said. “This command’s leadership staff and I are extremely proud of each and every one of them for their contributions towards preserving peace.” The Omaha Trophy, dating back to the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, was originally created by the Strategic Command Consultation (SCC) Committee — an advisory group comprised of business leaders in the Omaha area — in 1971. At the time, a single trophy was presented annually as a token of appreciation to the command’s best wing. Since then, the tradition has evolved to unit-level awards that recognize
USSTRATCOM’s premier intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) wing, ballistic missile submarine, strategic bomber wing and global operations (space/cyberspace) unit. Last year, a new category was added to include the combatant command’s top strategic aircraft wing. Those receiving awards represent organizations throughout USSTRATCOM that are critical to fulfilling the combatant command’s vision of fighting and delivering integrated multi-domain combat effects across the globe, wherever and whenever needed. “On behalf of the great people of Omaha and the surrounding area, we are proud to recognize the 2016 Omaha Trophy winners,” said Ken Stinson, chairman of the SCC. “Congratulations and thank you for
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BASE BR IEFS JLUS: Public Meeting to Explore Topics Related to Areas Surrounding the USAF Academy
Citizens are invited to this public meeting to learn about the JLUS program and to provide input to the JLUS Working Groups and staff. The meeting will be Feb. 23 at Pikes Peak Library 21c, Venue Room from 5 — 7 p.m. the library is located at 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.
MILITARY SAVES WEEK
Lots of financial activities are scheduled between Feb. 27 and March 3. Airmen can get more information on the Blended Retirement System and other financial topics. For more information or to RSVP, call Peterson AFB Airmen & Family Readiness Center at 719-556-6141.
CHILI COOK-OFF
The Chapel is hosting a chili cook-off at the R.P. Lee Youth Center Sunday March 5th from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Please contact Beck Hammond for more information at jammpetersonchapel@gmail.com.
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY
The 2017 Black History Month Celebration Service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the atrium of the Mission Support Group building. The first 20 minutes will be food samplings followed by presentations about four significant periods of history of African American culture.
SPOUSE PARTICIPATION REQUESTED
We are seeking spouse participation in a small-group setting during the wing’s inspection to share your perspectives. Sessions will be Monday 6 March, from 6 p.m. — 7 p.m. at the Chapel — 4 groups at the same time in different rooms for enlisted, officers and civilians. Please RSVP to 21sw.ig.wf@us.af.mil or submit your spouse’s name and contact info through your unit no later than Feb. 27!
SURVIVOR SEMINAR AND GRIEF CAMP
The Tragedy Assistance Program (TAPS) will be hosting a Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp in Colorado Springs, March 31 to April 2 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. We are in the need of active duty service members to pair with a child during their journey of grief, gaining coping skills in a fun and supportive environment. For more information and to register as a Mentor, please visit www.taps.org, click events and select the COS Seminar.
EQUIPMENT TURN-IN
DLA is located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., in building 324, and conducts orientations by appointment. The orientations discuss disposition services processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environmental needs. To schedule an orientation training, contact 719-352-4186. For receiving/turn-in questions, contact 719-526-9689.
Environmental questions, contact 719-526-0289. Reutilization/Transfer/ Donation RTD, contact 719-466-7002.
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PETERSON AFB TAX CENTER
Airmen can schedule appointments between Feb. 1 — April 13 for tax assistance. During appointment times, there will also be two kiosks open for individuals to prepare taxes on their own. There will be a trained volunteer available to answer any questions they may have. The Tax Center appointments will only be servicing E-5 and below, retirees with a taxable income of $64,000 or less, and cannot do taxes involving personal businesses (except childcare). However, kiosks ARE AVAILABLE for ALL ACTIVE DUTY members. For questions, to reserve a kiosk or schedule an appointment, call 719-556-9248.
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Mental Health First Aid training is for everybody: retirees, active duty, family members and civilian employees. Mental Health First Aid is the help offered to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. All participants will be certified in Mental Health First Aid by a qualified instructor. The next class is scheduled for April 28 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Building 350, room 1203, Peterson AFB. Register at www.mhfaco.rg/find-class. For further details, please contact Ms. Price at Resilience Operations, 719-556-6768.
AIRMEN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
A2D2 is a volunteer organization designed to keep the Colorado Springs community safe and prevent DUIs by providing free rides home to anyone who lives or works on Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever or Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. Hours of operation are 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and nights before holidays and Air Force Space Command family days. Call 719-552-2233 (AADD) for a ride during those hours. For information, email airmenagainst. dd@us.af.mil
PETERSON COMMUNITY DINNER
The Peterson Chapel hosts the Peterson Community Dinner will be held at the Chapel from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. March 2nd. Irish food will be served. For information contact the chapel at 719-556-4442.
RETIREE COUNCIL MEETING
The Military Retiree Activities office holds its monthly council meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206. The guest speaker for March 9 will be Beverley with her Big Dog named “Zuzu.”
SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS MEETING
The Society of Military Widows is open to all military widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouses’ rank. The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Call 597-0492 or 591-9523 for information.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — After a monthlong focus on the contributions of African Americans in both civilian and military settings, Black History Month will close out with a flourish. The 2017 Black History Month Celebration Service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the atrium of the Mission Support Group building, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The theme of the event is “Hidden Figures.” The ceremony will commemorate some of the “Hidden Figures” involved in pivotal events in black history by recognizing their efforts in advancing equality rights for African Americans. “The primary response we hope to achieve from this year’s Black History Month observance service is an appreciation for the lesser known figures throughout central moments in African American history,” said Capt. Kruz Oliver, Headquarters Air Force Space Command Space-Based Missile Warning/Missile
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright is the 18th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
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Performing his duties at a military funeral, he was assigned to present the American flag to the deceased’s family for the first time. That moment, locked in his memory forever, he said with conviction, “that’s when I decided I wanted to become a chief.” As a child, Wright, now a jazz music enthusiast and avid golfer, loved to play checkers because he loved the strategy of moving the pieces around the black and red board in an attempt to beat one of his siblings, a rare occurrence he found to be challenging. “When I find something challenging, it inspires me to go after it and get good at it,” he said. “Life is tough, but I think it’s supposed to be tough. It’s how you learn and grow and get better.” Believing multitasking was the key to success and balance, he found it’s actually best for him to communicate and be present in his surroundings. As he progressed through the ranks, held multiple positions throughout the service, and grew as a person, the father of three still looks at challenges the same way. “When I am home, I try to be home and engaged in the moment with my family,” Wright said. “Same thing when I am at work. I have learned that whatever I am doing, just be in the moment. Communication with my wife and making sure I understand her desires with respect to how much she wants to be involved in work, are major factors to my success as well.” Being a senior leader, the chief said there are times when you have to decide what you are most passionate about. Wright said his passion is motivating, encouraging and inspiring people. He enjoys helping people achieve their goals and discover their dreams.
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“I am here to serve the Airmen and hopefully on a broad scale, or even on an individual scale, help people achieve their goals,” Wright said. “Sometimes that’s providing advice, mentorship and guidance; sometimes it’s providing resources, removing barriers, giving them the right perspective, or creating opportunities.” As the 17th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody retires, Wright said he is humbled and blessed for the opportunity to be able to serve at the highest level, saying it gives him a chance to help even more Airmen. In order to help more people achieve their goals, Wright said it would make things easier if he were able to teleport to maximize his time and spend it doing the things he is passionate about. Unfortunately for the chief, we aren’t quite there. “Life is short so you have to enjoy it while you can,” said Wright with a grin. “Smiling and laughing is good for the soul. I am an eternally optimistic person and coming from humble beginnings to me, every day is a good day.” Having dabbled in poetry and writing roughly 30 poems, Wright is no stranger to expressing himself and his thoughts, and when asked about giving advice to Airmen he knew exactly what he wanted to say. “Wake up every day, work hard, stay humble and repeat. That’s a good philosophy to live by,” Wright said. “Being an Airman and being in the military is tough under some of the circumstances we have now and I think it will only get tougher; but I am asking them to trust in me and to trust in their leadership. We are doing everything we can to make life easier for them to help them be successful. And read, read, read! Leaders are readers.” From humble beginnings to the spotlight, Wright stands, shoulders rolled back, a sense of pride in his chest as he accepts the duties and responsibilities of the highest enlisted Airman. For his next journey, he will not measure success on how many meetings he attends, or the policies he affects; his success will be measured by the number of Airmen he has helped achieve their goals while under his watch.
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Blessed by wingmanship: Airman pays it forward with fitness motivation By Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Through persistence and wingmanship, Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, transformed himself both physically and mentally from being a shy and lanky kid from Jamaica, who endured years of bullying. Salmon pays it forward to Team Pete by teaching a Total Body Sculpting class because he was motivated to change his fitness lifestyle, by another Airman.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, leads his Total Body Sculpting class at the Fitness Center on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 15, 2017. The free class is open to all Team Pete service members and their family.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Service before self, integrity first and excellence in all we do are the core values burned into the souls of United States Airmen. There is an clear and obvious expectation to put the mission first, above all else, while committing to doing the right thing, and doing it the best one can or know how to. Those core values, though realistic, are not easy to uphold day in and day out. There are moments where Airmen have to be stewards of those values, helping along any Airmen that find themselves struggling in any of those areas. Through persistence and wingmanship, one Airman, Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, transformed himself both physically and mentally from being a shy and lanky kid from Jamaica, who endured years of bullying, to an Airman carved straight out of stone with an even more rock-solid confidence while also bringing other Airmen along on his journey. Salmon’s story begins in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Being an only child, Salmon said he looked for brotherhood amongst the other children in his school, however, a majority of all the boys in the school he attended weren’t so keen to his friendship. “In my all-male high school, there was a lot of testosterone,” said Salmon. “I was singled out because I looked like an easy target and got into fights all the time. I would never start them, but for a solid three years I would end up in a fight at least every other day — and I hate fighting.” Back then, Salmon said he was fairly tall for his age but he was mostly skin and bones. He admits his size, his reputation for participating in class and Jamaica’s surprisingly high crime rate added to his bullying. Bloody cuts and swollen bruises were a common sight on Salmon’s body, but they wouldn’t be for long because Salmon’s father received news that would change their family from there on out. “My dad applied for a green card,” said Salmon. “That process took years. For him to start the process up until we were accepted was six years. It had taken so long that my family and I forgot about it and moved passed it thinking it was never going to happen. They eventually called my dad and he rushed to the states to finish all the paperwork.” Salmon was ready to take advantage of all the opportunities he knew existed in the United States. Upon entry into the country at the Jamaican embassy, Salmon said he was confronted with an idea that would linger in his mind and would later become a part of his life. “Because I was over 18, I had to sign this paper,” he said. “It basically said that if everything hit the fan, I would be eligible to be drafted into the military. I never thought about it until that point but the military seemed like a great option.” Salmon said his parents were naturally over protective of their only child, but he felt he needed to spread his wings, see the world and begin writing his own chapters in life. Along with the education benefits the military provides, enlisting quickly became the focus of Salmon’s life while in the U.S. Salmon said he made it through Basic Military Training with no problems except having some of his citizenship paperwork
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has snow and how much, so that you can figure out what’s going to happen in the world.” The ultimate goal of SnowEx is to gain enough information to create this satellite to get a picture of snow water around the globe. “Snow water is extremely difficult to measure from space,” said Kim. “We’ve been trying to do it for many decades.” Currently, satellite capability is limited to measuring snow cover and precipitation as it falls. There are no single sensors that measure snow water. Kim said snow just varies too much from one point to another. So NASA, in a collaboration with Naval Research Laboratory, U.S. Forest Service, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services, and various other groups, began a campaign involving ten different sensors on five different aircraft and an extensive ground crew to find the right combination of instruments to measure snow water. “NASA is a space agency,” said Kim. “We figure out how to put satellites together and get them into space. Snow is one of the gaps. It’s just that it’s a very difficult problem. It’s taken us a long time, but using a number of sensors, getting them out there so that we can compare them and having that ground truth will help us figure out what’s the right combination of sensors to put on a future snow satellite.” The five year program kicked off in 2017 to study forested areas in western Colorado, particularly Grand Mesa and Senator Beck Basin. Partnering with other agencies allows NASA to use a ground team of around a hundred people to measure snow water content at various points to create what they are calling “ground truth.” This information will be used to compare readings from the different sensors being tested on the aircraft to see what works and what does not. The ground crews are dealing with harsh weather conditions requiring them to work above 10,000 feet in windy and freezing conditions. They are studying in remote locations that often require snow shoes, skis and snowmobiles to get to reach. “Snow varies a lot,” Kim said, explaining the benefit of a satellite over multiple ground crews. “If I can measure how much snow is here and I walk over there, it’s going to be different. That variability is part of what makes it difficult. Even though we have hundreds of snow measurement sites around the U.S., the U.S. is big. To do the equivalent to what a satellite could do, you would need thousands or tens of thousands of stations, and that’s just not feasible.” NASA ultimately chose Peterson AFB as its hub of operations for this portion of SnowEx due to the size of aircraft involved and the study locations. “Peterson was the natural choice,” Kim said. “It’s close enough to our sites, so we don’t have to spend a lot of time going back and forth. It’s near major cities. If we need supplies and equipment, it’s easy to get. It’s got the right facilities, like the runway and fuels. It’s just the right place.” The aircraft chosen to fly out of Peterson AFB is the P-3 Orion loaned to NASA from the Naval Research Laboratory, along with a flight crew from Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1) out of Naval Air Station Patuxent
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(Top) TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Airmen from the 945th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron go over their inspection notes for a C-17 Globemaster III prior to its take off from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., for Patriot Wyvern Feb. 11, 2017. Patriot Wyvern is a hands-on, bi-annual event conducted by the 349th Air Mobility Wing designed to hone combat skills and improve organizational interoperability.
(Right) DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — An A-10C Thunderbolt II taxies down the flightline during the 2017 Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 12, 2017. During the course, aircrews practiced ground and flight training to enable civilian pilots of historic military aircraft and Air Force pilots of current fighter aircraft to fly safely in formations together.
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Arm go-ahead for Humvees to be backed into a Wyvern Feb. 11, 2017. Patriot Wyvern is a combat skills and improve organizational i (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Drzazgowski)
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VERMONT — Senior Airman Rineck Darnellmartin, with the 158th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, practices and deploys techniques used to safely diffuse munitions during a controlled training session in Vermont Feb. 11, 2017.
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RICKENBACKER AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ohio — Airman 1st Class Casey McNamara, of the 121st Air Refueling Wing, seats a connector on the engine of a KC-135R Stratotanker Feb. 15, 2017, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio. McNamara performed an acceptance inspection on the aircraft, which had recently returned from depot-level maintenance.
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my Spc. James Williams, an 801st Engineer Company horizontal engineer, awaits the a C-17 Globemaster III prior to its takeoff from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during Patriot a hands-on, bi-annual event conducted by the 349th Air Mobility Wing designed to hone interoperability.
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — A 492nd Fighter Squadron’s F-15E Strike Eagle takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 15, 2017. The 492nd FS trains regularly to ensure RAF Lakenheath brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight.
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AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Staff Sgt. Mario Shanks, the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory NCO in charge, checks fuel density with a hydrometer at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 14, 2017. Shanks conducted an American Petroleum Institute specific gravity test on a sample of fuel to determine the density of the fuel which helps them track how much is used.
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fall through. He had to wait until arriving at Peterson Air Force Base, his first duty station, to officially become a U.S. citizen. He remembers a realization that come over him on that day. “The biggest difference between Jamaica and the U.S. is that I don’t have to be as scared anymore,” said Salmon. “I grew up with burglar bars over my bedroom windows and wasn’t allowed outside after sunset. Bad things could have happened to me and my family while in Jamaica but since moving to the states, and I know bad things can happen anywhere — but I worry about that less now.” With this restored well-being, Salmon ran full steam ahead in his duties as an Airman. He met many of friends while at Peterson, but one Airman had a lifelong effect on him, mostly because he exploited a weakness in Salmon’s kindness. “I always left my room door open when I was in the dorms,” said Salmon. “I never had a problem, an issue or a reason to have it closed, except having a buddy in the dorms who would always message me to work out, and I didn’t always want to work out. That didn’t matter to him though because he would run to my room and drag me to the gym.” Regardless of Salmon’s excuses or his lack of mobility after a heavy leg day, a wingman held him accountable and pushed him to be the Airman Salmon knew he could be. Salmon said the biggest hurdle he had to face was to fight the sore muscles. A feeling he would soon be hooked on. “The biggest challenge for someone who is starting to work out are the body aches,” Salmon said. “When you feel like death and you don’t want to move but you make it past that — that’s when you’ll start to love it. When I work out and I’m not sore the next day, I’m disappointed in myself. I feel like I wasted my time.” After his wingman’s deployment, Salmon said he began to ramp up his workouts. He wanted to show his friend the progress he could make from when he left, partly because he wanted to be on the same level as him. “When he was deployed is when I put on the bulk of my muscle,” said Salmon. “It was a competition to me. Unfortunately, he didn’t work out as often when he was deployed so when he got back, just as he had to strip weights off for me when we use to work out, I, now, had to do that for him.” After Salmon’s wingman PCS’d to another base, Salmon said he stuck to his routine and pushed himself to get a certification in personal training. “I am passionate about fitness,” he said. “People would always ask me to train them or workout with them. It was also at that point when I was transitioning from the dining facility to the fitness center so I felt it was complementary to my duties so I pursued the classes and received my personal training certification.” As the only member of the Peterson Fitness Center with certification in personal training, Salmon has taken on another role: instructing the Total Body Sculpting class. Meeting every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 p.m., Salmon encounters moments when the class he teaches falls on a day when he is not working. However, he is not mad nor will he find a replacement to teach his class. Just like Salmon had a wingman through his fitness lifestyle change, he will be a wingman to his class and their progress. “I love working out and I love helping those who could use the help,” he said. “I had someone for me when I needed them and it transformed my life for the better. I want to be that for my Air Force and my Airmen.”
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, works out with free weights at the Fitness Center on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 15, 2017. As a skinny child, Salmon grew up in Jamaica where he endured years of bullying and fights.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, finishes his workout session with leg lifts at the Fitness Center on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 15, 2017. Salmon credits his passion for working out to the wingmanship one Airman showed him when he arrived at Peterson AFB.
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Marine discipline serves Air Force officer well By Steve Kotecki 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — After being promoted, 1st Lt. Drew Rontti, 21st Space Wing junior executive officer, speaks to a gathering of Airmen at Peterson Air Force Base Feb. 1st, 2016. Rontti joined the Air Force after serving six years as an enlisted Marine. (Right) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — 1st Lt. Drew Rontti, 21st Space Wing executive officer, former Marine SSgt., was deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. Rontti deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Courtesy photos)
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — When Marine Staff Sgt. Drew Rontti was getting close to the end of his second enlistment as a supply specialist he started looking into ways to broaden his military career. After working with the contracting resource manager while on deployment he decided to become an officer, in the Air Force. Being born on the 4th of July, 1st Lt. Drew Rontti, 21st Space Wing executive officer, felt he was always destined to serve his country. “In 2005-2006, the war was really in full swing, a lot of my friends were enlisting, and I decided to as well,” said Rontti, “I wanted to join the infantry, but at the time everyone was enlisting for infantry.” He ended up getting selected as a supply specialist. “Once I got in and went through training I was stationed in Okinawa with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.” Said Rontti. “I’ve deployed a few times, once to a bunch of Asian countries and once to Afghanistan” Rontti said. While Rontti was deployed he started talking with an Air Force resource manager and became interested in the opportunities that the Air Force could provide. He was able to complete his degree between deployments and thought about becoming an officer. He attended Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base in 2013. After graduating from OTS he was assigned as a contracting officer here.
While Rontti has enjoyed his time in the Air Force, he does miss the Marine Corps on occasion. “There’s a difference between the Air Force and the Marines, it’s hard to pin point exactly what it is but it is there, it’s almost like the difference between two cultures,” Rontti said. “It’s not even just the difference between the way that the two branches do things, it goes deeper than that and is hard to explain,” added Rontti. One thing the Air Force has to offer is an easier time accessing the opportunities available to him. “I don’t want to say there aren’t the same amount of opportunities in the Marines, but it’s a lot harder to find out about them,” said Rontti. “In the Air Force, I’ve noticed that, your bosses are pushing all kinds of programs at you, all you have to do is take advantage of them.” One of the opportunities he’s taken advantage of is becoming a junior executive officer. Rontti was selected to be the junior executive officer to Col. Dorminey the 21st Space Wing commander. “I like being an executive officer, it’s a lot of hard work but it gives me a different perspective on how things work on the command side. It’s been eye opening,” Rontti said. In the future he’s looking forward to getting back to leading Airmen. “Being around and interacting with the troops and watching them succeed is a really rewarding experience,” said Rontti. As he enters his fourth year in the Air Force he looks back and ponders his decision, Rontti says, “Overall for me, switching from the Marines to the Air Force has been the best move I could make. It might not be for everyone but I would make the same choice again if given it.”
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OPSEC: Keeping safe outside the gate By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Operational security is not something to be taken lightly on base, and it should not be taken less seriously after work hours when it can be easy to loosen up and inadvertently give away information to an adversary. The kind of information adversaries find useful varies greatly, but a little caution and awareness can prevent such things from getting into the hands of someone who may wish to harm individuals or the U.S. military. “It’s the same as being on base,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Craddock, 21st Space Wing operational security coordinator. “Just because you take off the uniform when you go home doesn’t mean your connection to the Air Force goes away.” Compromising OPSEC off base has the same impact as if it were done on base, he said. Situational awareness, knowing what is happening around you, is the key to practicing good OPSEC at any time. “Be aware of what’s going on around you,” said Craddock. “That kind of flows into everything else. Observe your surroundings and don’t become complacent.” Many things people take for granted, such as items placed on vehicles or checking into locations online, can be used to do harm, said Paul Alvarez, Interagency OPSEC Support Staff customer service advocate. Those are just a couple of the topics covered in the IOSS briefing on the subject. Craddock said he does not recommend placing the popular stick figure family decals or other identifiers on vehicles because it makes it easier for people with nefarious purposes to gain insight into personal information.
One of the biggest precautions one can take is to make sure and read what is in the agreements required to download applications for use on computers and mobile devices. “My personal advice is not to put stickers on vehicles at all,” he said. Alvarez said the use of unique vehicles, parking stickers and placards, and the use of vanity license plates can also be used to locate and identify a person, so they should be used cautiously or not at all. Social media posts are of concern when OPSEC comes into play. Just like when a person is on base, these posts can open up routines and locations that an adversary can use. Craddock said they can be used to discover places people visit regularly, especially when geotagging is enabled. Geotagging adds geographical identification data to a variety of media like photos, videos and social media posts. “When you make it public, you open yourself to vulnerabilities,” said Craddock. Another area of OPSEC concern is wearing uniforms off
base, said Craddock. Airmen should not wear their Airman Battle Uniform for extended periods off base as a matter of OPSEC and regulations. Air Force Instruction 36-2903 states that ABUs may be worn off base for short convenience stops and in some dining situations. Alvarez said the use of specialized clothing and equipment, badges and organization-affiliated products can identify someone as being part of the military and lead to them being targeted by an adversary. Technology is helpful and convenient, but OPSEC needs to be considered in its use, Craddock said. One of the biggest precautions one can take is to make sure and read what is in the agreements required to download applications for use on computers and mobile devices. “Make sure you know what you are agreeing to,” he said. For instance, Craddock said the popular Pokemon GO application user agreement allowed access to all data on the device to which it was downloaded. He also mentioned a flashlight application for cell phones that was discovered to allow malicious access. It can be a difficult undertaking to be OPSEC aware at all times, but it’s a necessary task, said Craddock. “It’s hard,” he said. “Watch out if someone seems particularly interested in your occupation or military service. Also, it’s back to situational awareness — does anything or anyone seem out of place?” OPSEC outside the gate is not limited to the person who works on a military installation, but it extends to their family members, as well. Alvarez advised making sure OPSEC information is shared with immediate family members to make them difficult targets for anyone wishing them, or the military, harm.
February 23, 2017
Great American Spit Out 2017
Drop the Dip & Drop Your Risk When we think about February, we think of a few things. First, it’s winter, which means many of us are spending more time inside with the people close to us. Second, there’s Valentine’s Day. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or married, this time of year just gets us thinking about relationships and love. The third thing? Keep reading and you’ll catch on. There’s no doubt that romance is in the air this time of year, so don’t let dip get in the way of your relationship. The Great American Spit Out, on February 23, gives you the opportunity to quit with no pressure and likely only positive feedback and support from your significant other. Smokeless tobacco isn’t just harming your look. When you drop the dip, you will also:
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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Shimanski and Shiner incorporated several trusted care principles in their approach that day: Duty to Speak Up; Respect for People; Zero Harm, and Maximize Value for the Patient. Each member of the medical staff here strives to be a valued team member. Working together they are making all the difference.
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — This patient, who had recently buried her husband who was a WWII POW vet, said she started wearing one of his rings in memory of him, in addition to the four rings she already wore. Unfortunately, this fifth ring contained nickel, causing an allergic reaction and severe swelling in her. This prevented her from taking off any of the rings and risked cutting off all circulation to her finger.
By Melanie Moore 79th Medical Wing Public Affairs Office
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — An elderly patient came to the Emergent Care Center at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center on Joint Base Andrews. She complained that she could not take off her rings and her finger was very swollen. This patient, who had recently buried her husband who was a WWII POW vet, said she started wearing one of his rings in memory of him, in addition to the four rings she already wore. Unfortunately, this fifth ring contained nickel, causing an allergic reaction and severe swelling in her. This prevented her from taking off any of the rings and risked cutting off all circulation to her finger. The patient and her daughter attempted to remove the rings at home with hot water and petroleum jelly, but were
unable to remove them due to the swelling. She was hesitant to come to the Emergent Care Center knowing that the rings would likely have to be cut off. She stated that each ring had significant sentimental value to her and she did not want them cut, but knew that she didn’t have any options left. Once she was seen by Capt. (Dr.) Drew Shiner, 779th Medical Group Emergency Care Center physician, he instructed Staff Sgt. Daniel Shimanski, 779 MDW medical technician, to grab the ring cutter and cut the rings off. But Shimanski remembered seeing a video of a person taking off a ring using tooth floss. “I quickly looked up the video and offered to try the technique to remove the rings,” he said. Shiner, not afraid to let his technician try something outside of the box, told him to “Go for it!” “I had the patient stick her finger in ice water to reduce the swelling. After several minutes I then got some packing
gauze (due to its narrow size) I wrapped her finger tightly to reduce the swelling even more. After that, I threaded the dental floss through the ring and wrapped it around her finger below it. I applied some bacitracin and then slowly unraveled the dental floss while easing the ring off. Five minutes later I had every single ring off and a very happy patient,” said Shiner. Shimanski and Shiner incorporated several trusted care principles in their approach that day: Duty to Speak Up; Respect for People; Zero Harm, and Maximize Value for the Patient. Each member of the medical staff here strives to be a valued team member. Working together they are making all the difference. But it doesn’t end there. The technique worked so well that it will be incorporated into training for all the capital medics at the 779th Medical Group. One more tool in their bag to do their job better.
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JEEP Grand Jeep Cherokee
2010 w/new tires,battery, leather seats and sun roof. 105229 miles in very good condition. $10,500 Call 719-534-3519
MERCEDES BENZ Used Car for Sale
Mercedes Benz with ML63 AMG appearance package. Runs great. Looks great/ $11,900. Call 719-8880146
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The Subaru Outback,
like snow other. *2017 Subaru Outback, not as pictured
2017 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i 36 month lease, $189 per month plus tax, $1200 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $26,870 Model code HDB Package 01 Stock #173361
2017 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i 36 month lease, $189 per month plus tax, $1200 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $23,632 Model code HFA Package 01 Stock #173707
2017 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5i 36 month lease, $179 per month plus tax, $1200 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $23,876 Model code HAB Package 02 Stock #172957
2017 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i 36 month lease, $159 per month plus tax, $1400 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $19,377 Model code HJA Package 01 Stock #173826
Family Owned and Operated for Over 45 years (719) 475-1920 · 1080 Motor City Drive · Colorado Springs BestBuySubaru.com ·
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Expires 02/28/2017
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