30th Space Wing changes command
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30th Space Wing changes command
Vol. 15, No. 25 Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Friday, July 1, 2005 FIT TO FIGHT RUN A 30th Space Wing Fit to Fight Run takes place Thursday beginning at 6:45 a.m. on the parade grounds. The run is mandatory for all nonessential wing Airmen. Road closures should be expected between 6:55 and 8 a.m. OFFICE CLOSURE The 30th Comptroller Squadron closes at noon July 8 for an official function. For emergency financial assistance, call 588-9282. RETIREMENT Master Sgt. Parrish Tolbert retires at 3 p.m. July 8 in the Pacific Coast Club. To make reservations, call 735-1241. CHANGE OF COMMAND Lt. Col. Robert Skinner relinquishes command of the 614th Space Communications Squadron to Lt. Col. Jon Gullett at 10:30 a.m. July 12 in the PCC. BARBECUE An Airmen Appreciation Barbecue begins at 11 a.m. July 15 at Cocheo Park. The event is open to all E-5s and below and their families, and all returning deployed Airmen and their families. RELOCATION Vandenberg’s Public Health and Bioenvironmental Engineering Flights are now located on the 2nd floor of the 30th Medical Group building. Flight Missile Medicine is now located on the 3rd floor. RE-STRIPED ROADS The base-wide traffic markings contractor is restriping several south base roads. Base traffic regulations require all drivers to slow down and proceed with caution when driving in construction zones. Be prepared to immediately slow down or stop when encountering the contractor’s striping crews and carefully drive through areas designated with cones or signs. For further information call 606-2330 or 606-1928. MPF HOURS Vandenberg’s Military Personnel Flight Customer Service office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday starting Tuesday. Appointments will be made before and after normal customer service hours on a case-by-case basis. To make an appointment, call 6062276. For more information, call 606-7387. GROUNDS CONTRACTS There are two new grounds maintenance contracts for Vandenberg. The first covers designated north and south base areas and the airfield. The point of contact is Sony Apilado at extension 606-1928. The second contract covers designated areas within the main cantonment and military family housing common areas. The See BRIEFS, Page A2 In this issue of the Also view The Space & Missile Times at www.vandenberg.af.mil and click the News button. PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS SHAWN WELLS Maj. Gen. William Shelton, 14th Air Force commander, passes the 30th Space Wing guidon to Col. Jack Weinstein, 30th Space Wing commander, as Col. Frank Gallegos looks on at the change-of-command ceremony at the base parade grounds Thursday. 30th Space Wing changes command BY CAPT. TODD FLEMING Chief, Public Affairs Col. Jack Weinstein took command of the 30th Space Wing Thursday during a formal change of command ceremony on the base parade grounds. Colonel Weinstein replaces Col. Frank Gallegos who retires to Omaha, Neb. Maj. Gen. William Shelton, 14th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony attended by hundreds of Team Vandenberg members gathered to watch Colonel Weinstein take command. “Selection to command at this level means that the individual has successfully navigated a very tough winnowing process that normally includes previous commands at the squadron and group levels,” General Shelton said. “As we look for the right person to lead the 30th Space Wing, we’re especially careful because this wing’s role is truly unique and critical to our nation’s defense...It takes a great team, led by great leaders, to shoulder these huge responsibilities. “As we say goodbye to the Gallegos family, it’s great to welcome Colonel Jack Weinstein and his wife Patricia,” the general said. “Jack is a well-known leader across our community – he’s a consummate professional, he has great background in operations of a variety of our weapons systems, he’s had very successful commands at the squadron and group levels of our business, and along the way he has acquired essential staff experience.” After thanking his wife and two sons for their support throughout his career, Colonel Weinstein talked about how excited he is to be back at Vandenberg AFB accomplishing one of the nation’s most critical missions. “We must never forget that our mission requires absolute perfection and safety every minute of every day,” said Colonel Weinstein. “Our failure on launch could easily translate to failure on the battlefield, and that is simply unacceptable. Complete mission success is our standard, not our goal. And we perform this mission as a blue-suit, civilian, and contractor team, where everyone has a voice, regardless of rank, to ensure 100 percent mission success.” Previously, Col. Weinstein was the 90th Operations Group commander at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., where he was responsible for more than 550 Airmen in operating and securing 20 Missile Alert Facilities and 150 Minuteman III and 50 Peacekeeper Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles as part of the deterrent forces of the United States. His previous assignments included chief, Information Operations Division, United States Strategic Command; commander of the 2nd Space Warning Squadron at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.; and executive officer at 20th Air Force. He recently returned from a deployment to Southwest Asia where he served as Central Command’s Air Forces Director of Space Forces. He is a career missileer and wears both the Command Missileer Badge and the Command Space Operator Badge. The new commander earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of Lowell, Mass. and a Master of Science degree in aviation management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Grand Forks, N.D. He is a distinguished graduate of Air Command and Staff College and attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Fort McNair in Washington D.C. “As your commander, my responsibility to you is simple…to provide every member of the wing the environment to succeed, an environment where integrity is the cornerstone of our relationship. And flawless operations isn’t a buzzword, but our total commitment toward excellence,” Colonel Weinstein said. Officers impart deployment experience BY 2ND LT. ANGELA WEBB Staff Writer Senior Vandenberg leaders gathered at the Pacific Coast Club to discuss the current state of U.S. Air Force Air Expeditionary Force deployments June 22. Team V deployed 254 Airmen during AEF cycles 3 and 4. Another 250 are projected to deploy in AEF cycles 7 and 8. Four panel members who were deployed during AEF cycles 3 and 4 discussed their experiences and took questions from participants. Lt. Col. Samuel Epperson, 381st Training Support Squadron, was deployed to Kirkuk Regional Air Base in Iraq from December 2004 to May 2005. Lt. Col. Douglas James, 30th Contracting Squadron, deployed to Joint Contracting Command in Iraq also from December 2004 to May 2005. Capt. Thomas Stephenson, 14th Air Force, was deployed to Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq, from January to May 2005. Captain Stephenson was the officer in charge of combat camera while in Baghdad, Iraq. He was involved in combat patrols with the Army and took many photographs to capture what was occurring with our Airmen and troops overseas. Maj. Jeffrey Scudder, 30th Space Communications Squadron and forum organizer, returned in February from the Interior Ministry in Baghdad, Iraq, where he was the liaison officer for the National Command Center. “The forum came about due to my own personal experiences being deployed,” Major Scudder said. “I needed additional training and equipment when I arrived, so as a lessons learned, I felt an obligation that I owed my fellow Airmen my experiences in combat so they can be better prepared.” Panelists discussed major issues and challenges from their own experiences in hopes they would help others in future deployments. One issue of the War on Terror is the fact that campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan involve more line officers and enlisted on the ground vice air operations. The forum raised the issue of a convoluted frontline; meaning anywhere in Iraq and Afghanistan could become frontline warfare at any moment. “I was surprised with what combat was like,” Major Scudder said. “I always heard about it, I always talked about it, I always studied it, but not until I experienced it firsthand in Iraq, did I have the insight on what a combat environment really was.” PHOTO BY CAPT. THOMAS STEPHENSON The U.S. Army’s 155th Combat Team patrols Baghdad, Iraq, searching out insurgents. Preparing for a deployment is loaded with mandatory and personal training. Ancillary, combat life savers, convoy and M-16 training are some of the training courses available. “If you are deploying to either Iraq or Afghanistan, I would take combat life savers and convoy training,” Major Scudder said. “They are very important, especially when you may be the only medic out there when something goes bad.” “I was the only member of the panel that participated in Team V’s AEF supplementary training prior to deploying,” Captain Stephenson said. “I found the intense 2-week training program to be very beneficial in Iraq. The training made me feel more comfortable on combat patrols with the Army.” “We need to build upon this foundation and bring more realism to our training, so our young warriors leave 30th SFS Fish and Wildlife Flight protects cultural, natural resources, provides animal control. See Page A5. Vandenberg prepared for the type of combat operations the Air Force faces today and in the next few years,” Captain Stephenson added. Along with mandatory training, personal training is highly recommended. “Physical training is critical not only to your well-being, but to your entire team as well,” Captain Stephenson said. “You never know when you could be called upon to drag a body from a vehicle, move cargo or dismount and patrol.” The forum also discussed how volunteering or being tasked to an AEF cycle will help officer professional development and is a life-changing experience. “Deployments are a part of your experience as military officers. These opportunities are great if you want to do them. All on the panel feel the same way and would go back tomorrow if called back,” Major Scudder said in his closing. 381st TRG’s Malmstrom 05-04 class make Lake San Antonio their central coast destination. See Page B1. Weekend forecast Low clouds and fog / partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday Low/High 50/55 For a full Vandenberg weather report, visit www.vandenberg.af.mil/~OG/ weather/docs/5dayfcst.ppt July 1, 2005 A2 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES Team V holds new home buying seminar BY TECH. SGT. REBECCA DANÉT Staff Writer Not many people have $500,000 readily available to purchase a Central Coast home. At Vandenberg’s firsttime Home Buying Seminar, the message of the day was, “It’s no problem!” Vandenberg’s Housing Management Flight hosted the seminar June 16 to give Airmen an introduction to understanding some of the processes involved in today’s ever-changing real estate market. Guest speakers discussed property, mortgages and escrow, followed by a period of open questions and answers. “Buying a home is a wonderful thing,” said Glenda Muto, a local real estate agent of 16 years and one of the seminar’s three speakers. “(It’s) the biggest purchase you will ever make in your lifetime.” Ms. Muto outlined steps to take when planning to purchase a home: find a lender, shop for a realtor and save money, she said. Her No. 1 piece of advice in choosing a realtor was to find someone who listens, she said. “The realtor works for you,” Ms. Muto said. “You tell them what you are comfortable with spending and a good realtor will not take you any further.” Victor Kerekes, a local financier with more than 15 years of experience, discussed the various housing costs, factors that go into credit scores and terminology associated with home loan financing. “There’s such a diverse field of investors willing to lend you money,” Mr. Kerekes said. He recommended keeping a clean credit record to aid in keeping mortgage options open. When determining a credit score, there are four major factors associated with that score, Mr. Kerekes said. Those are: the length of time an account has been open, number of open lines of credit, ontime payments and low debt. He recommended having four active lines of credit open. Along with Ms. Muto, Mr. Kerekes foot-stomped working with a lender who listens. As the last guest, Gwen Kendall explained the role of escrow as it applies to real estate transactions. Ms. Kendall has been an escrow officer locally for 20 years. Escrow takes the place of an attorney in the state of California, Ms. Kendall said. The escrow officer acts as an independent manager for all money, instructions and documents needed for the sale of a home. They take instructions based on lender requirements and the terms of the purchase agreement and they order a title search and insurance for the property. They also hold and record all funds and documents associated with the sale and disperse all funds at closing. A title search is vitally important, Ms. Kendall said, because it protects a home buyer from being held responsible for any debt levied against a property due to the actions of a previous owner. Escrow is opened by the real estate agent or agents involved. To close the seminar, the three guest speakers took questions from seminar participants. “I thought it was a very useful seminar,” said Capt. Ed Mendones, 30th Space Wing executive officer. “It gave me a good idea of what I need to consider as I’m starting the process of buying my first house and took away the nervousness associated with making such a large purchase.” The housing office staff coordinates the seminars at least annually, but more often when there’s a need, said Maria Rasay, Vandenberg Housing Management Flight. For more information, call Ms. Rasay at 606-1840. BRIEFS: From Page A1 POC is Lana Davenport at 606-1927. Contracted areas should look well-maintained at all times and be free of weeds, brown spots, etc., to be in compliance with the contract. If an area being serviced doesn’t meet the criteria, do not direct grounds maintenance personnel. Customer complaint forms can be forwarded to the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron service contracts section. Complaint forms can be faxed to extension 606-1252. PT GEAR Vandenberg Military Clothing Sales store now carries the new Air Force PT uniform. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. 911 FROM CELL PHONES To get 911 support from Vandenberg resources on a cell phone or any commercial phone on base, call 734-4117. From military phones, dial 911. 100 PERCENT CHECKS Effective immediately, gate guards will conduct 100 percent identification checks at all base gates between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily. Anyone without a valid military identification will be required to obtain a visitor’s pass. Parade day Team Vandenberg shares the spotlight with the local community during a parade for the 53rd Annual Lompoc Valley Flower Festival Saturday. DORM MANAGER The 30th Mission Support Group has one opening for a dorm manager. Highly motivated staff sergeants are encouraged to apply by sending a letter of recommendation from their commander and copies of their last three enlisted performance reports to the 30th MSG. For more information, call 606-1813. Call us, we’ll be your wingman! ALCON: BRAVO 30th OG 1 30th SW 0 614th SOPG 0 30th MSG 5 14th AF 0 381st TRG 0 30th MDG 0 30th LCG 0 576th FLTS 0 Col. Jack Weinstein 30th Space Wing commander Capt. Todd Fleming Chief, Public Affairs Staff Sgt. Allen Puckett Editor A general condition reflecting responsible alcohol use. AADD saves: 199 Days since last DUI: 5 DUI totals for the year: 6 1st Lt. Lucas Ritter 2nd Lt. Angela Webb Tech. Sgt. 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Send submissions to: 30SW/PA, 747 Nebraska Ave., Room A-105, VAFB, CA 93437; via fax at DSN 276-8303 or commercial (805) 606-8303; or by e-mail to [email protected] For information about the Space & Missile Times, call the staff at (805) 606-2040. July 1, 2005 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES A3 Independence Day What would it cost if you got a DUI? time to remember Is it worth it? price of freedom BY COL. ZEB PISCHNOTTE 55th Wing Staff Judge Advocate BY GEN. LANCE LORD Air Force Space Command, commander O n July 4, we celebrate our nation’s 229th anniversary of freedom and independence. As we gather with friends and family this holiday, we should remember the price of freedom our forefathers paid to secure our rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Today the men and women of our armed forces continue to serve and sacrifice not only for our independence but to assist other nations in achieving liberty of their own. Our country is a land of great expectation because of those who have worked to defend the liberties we hold so dear. This Fourth of July, we should all remember the ultimate sacrifice paid by our uniformed military members around the world. Whether you are standing alert in the missile fields north of Interstate 80, operating a space system, standing vigil as a Security Forces member, maintaining our current systems, developing the next generation of our space and missile systems or deployed in a variety of locations around the globe – members of Air Force Space Command are preserving and defending our freedom. Freedom is a precious gift and a responsibility we don’t take lightly. Our continued success as a nation depends on the untiring service and dedication of our military, civil servants, contractors and community leaders. To ensure you are here to defend our nation in the future, there are some things you need to remember as you head out across this great country of ours: schedule some extra time for reaching your destination, and arrive intact. Leaders and supervisors of all ranks need to get directly involved. Ask the important questions that will prevent an accident from occurring. Let’s keep in mind our ultimate safety goal – Zero mishaps! Beccy joins me in saying how very grateful we are for your service, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday. W hile the costs of a DUI in terms of deaths, injuries, and damages may influence some people not to drink and drive, maybe others might sit up and take notice when it comes to the costs of a DUI in terms of dollars and cents. When you do the math, the potential financial impact to an active duty member involved in even a routine DUI stop can be staggering. Below are a couple of examples that illustrate this point. Example 1: Senior Airman Joe Smith has just over four years on active duty, has a line number to staff sergeant and is due to pin on in one week. Airman Smith celebrates his good fortune one evening at a local Omaha club, but stops drinking about one hour before closing in order to sober up. At closing time the bartender asks Airman Smith if he can call him a cab. He declines stating he’s “good to go.” And besides, the cab fare is a hefty $30. Although Smith lives in La Vista, he ends up driving a friend back to his quarters on base. He makes it onto base, but then gets distracted momentarily and runs off the road for a few seconds. After regaining control of the car, he sees lights flashing behind him and pulls over to the side of the road. Airman Smith then fails a field sobriety test and blows a .16 Blood Alcohol Test. Two days later, Airman Smith’s commander gives him an Article 15 and subsequently imposes a hard bust to airman first class and 45 days extra duties. The commander also places the Article 15 into an unfavorable BY LT. COL. FRANK VAN HORN 86th Flying Training Squadron commander M A simple ‘thank you’ can go a long way any of us are familiar with the book, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by Robert Fulghum. The theme centers around basic lessons we should have learned as children on how to interact with one another. I am convinced that if any of us read Fulghum’s book, we would nod our heads in agreement with just about everything he has to say in there. How could you not; they are the basic lessons your parents taught you. One of the cornerstones of instruction and learning is the value of repetition. We can learn our multiplication tables, but without constant practice, the lesson is only short term and after a short period of time we forget. HAWKS’ Point of View “What was your most memorable experience of being deployed?” “Working with the Army special forces on a raid that captured more than 75 suspected insurgents.”— Airman 1st Class Kyle Fidel, 30th Space Communications Squadron “On Election Day, Jan. 30, insurgents launched two rockets at our base and one at a polling center downtown to intimidate voters. Within an hour, the streets of Kirkuk were filled with more than 400,000 voters who refused to be intimidated. Voters were dressed in their ‘Sunday best’ and had their entire families with them.”—Lt. Col Samuel Epperson, 381st Training Support Squadron information file, initiates control roster action, and writes a referral enlisted performance report. So what is the cost in terms of dollars to, now, Airman First Class Smith for his actions that evening? For starters, he’s losing $467 in pay and basic allowance for housing per month as compared to a staff sergeant. Additionally, his insurance rates immediately go up by half for the next three years (a total of about $2,700 in additional premiums to cover the insurance on his 2000 Toyota 4Runner). Assuming Airman Smith has, from this date forward, an absolutely outstanding record and makes his next rank as quickly as possible, over the course of the next three years he is down about $16,800 in pay and allowances. If he remains in the Air Force and makes it to the rank of master sergeant, when he comes up for his senior master sergeant board, even though the Article 15 is long gone from his UIF, the referral EPR in his record will likely cause the board to pass him over. Assume further that without the DUI, Smith’s record would have gotten him promoted to chief master sergeant. If he then retires as a master sergeant with 24 years of service, his total losses in pay and allowances up to that point will be approximately $140,000. But it doesn’t stop there. Assuming he lives to the age of 75, his loss in retirement benefits as compared to a Chief master sergeant who retired at 24 years would be more than $233,000. If you do the math, Smith’s potential costs for his DUI are a staggering $376,000! This makes the $30 cab fare look like a drop in the bucket. I am convinced the principle of repetition is just as important in our interaction skills with others. If we don’t practice the skills our parents taught us, we end up forgetting those lessons. If we are lucky, we will be presented with an opportunity to relearn some of the important lessons we may have forgotten. I had such an opportunity recently, and my “instructor” was a senior airman who helped me “relearn” one of those valuable lessons we originally learned in kindergarten. The “classroom” where this lesson occurred was my office. Under mounting piles of e-mails, OPRs, course critiques, and a frustrating meeting schedule, I was not in a particularly good mood. As I was sorting through the piles on my desk I ran across a brightly colored envelope addressed simply to “Lt. Col. Van Horn”. I opened it up and inside was a thank you note from one of our fantastic airmen who I had just flown recently on an incentive flight in a T-1 Jayhawk. Her simple words of thanks for showing her what we did in the 86th brought a smile to my face that had been missing all day long. The impact was immediate. My focus returned. I remembered the most important asset in any endeavor is people. I instantly understood the power of those two simple words. The piles of paperwork shrank in importance and I remembered my primary job was to motivate and guide the airmen in my unit towards accomplishing our mission. And finally, I “remembered” that some of the best motivational tools ever made were the two simple words “thank you”. I left the office and went out into the flight rooms where our mission happens everyday. I took the time to thank the instructor pilots for their long hours and extra efforts. I took the time to congratulate some students on recent check ride successes. That is when I remembered another lesson I learned long ago, a positive attitude is contagious. A simple thank you from a senior airman had immeasurable impact on the morale of my squadron that day. So when you find yourself feeling down or have had a tough day, remember that some of our most powerful motivational tools are the simplest and they don’t cost a thing. So be liberal with your praise and thanks — it doesn’t cost you a thing and their positive impact is truly immeasurable. flying combat sortie - need right training, Motorcycling: Like equipment, constant practice, alert mindset BY COL. CHRISTOPHER HALE Air Force Space Command Safety O n June 20, the Air Force lost two of its warriors. One was General Bernard Schriever, age 94; the other was Airman First Class Justin Souza, age 21. Most of us know what General Schriever did for our Air Force; none of us will ever know what Airman Souza could have done for our Air Force. General Schriever died peacefully at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Airman Souza died alone – far from his loved ones. On a twolane blacktop he died from massive head and chest injuries after slamming his motorcycle head-on into a van that pulled out in front of him. We don’t know what went through Airman Souza’s mind seconds before impact. It was a clear day, open road, good visibility. He was wearing the right personal protective equipment, and according to friends, not likely exceeding the posted speed limit. Justin probably saw the van pull up to the stop sign ahead on his left. He may have assumed the driver saw him approaching. She says she didn’t. When she unexpectedly drove in front of him, Justin had no formal motorcycle training and less than 60 days of experience to help his brain tell his hands and feet what to do. We’ll never know if Justin could have avoided or survived the crash. The odds against him were staggering. Motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die and 5 times more likely to get injured in a crash than automobile drivers. Wearing helmets reduces the risk of motorcycle deaths by 37 percent and risk of fatal head injury by 40 percent. But even with the right equipment, you still need skills to beat the odds. Lt. Gen. Daniel Leaf, Air Force Space Command vice commander and avid motorcyclist, says riding is like flying a combat sortie. To survive, you have to have the right training and equipment; you have to continually practice your skills; and you have to be ready to take evasive action. Airman Souza was not prepared for his “combat sortie.” If you’re a new rider, sign up for a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course before you take off on that new bike. The same goes for returning riders; you need to relearn good habits before you reenter the sport. If you’re unsure where to start, ask your squadron commander or first shirt. Even if they don’t personally ride, they will tell you where to get the necessary training – that’s their job. Other sources can include the squadron motorcycle rep, the base motorcycle club or the wing safety office. Whether you intend to ride on or off base, MSF training is a must; it could save your life. After you’ve passed the basic MSF course and have a few thousand miles under your belt, take an MSF experienced rider’s course to hone your skills. They’re lots of fun and loaded with challenging scenarios that could improve your odds of survival. But don’t stop there. Continually practice your skills. Find an empty parking lot and practice panic stops, evasive maneuvers, tight turns and other skills that might save your life. At the start of any ride, take it easy on the throttle and turns until you and the bike are one. Motorcycling is lots of fun – the sights, the smells, the sounds, the freedom of the open road. But dangers lurk at every turn, at every intersection, on every road surface, from every fixed or moving object, motorized or otherwise. So improve your odds. Wear your PPE; get trained; continually practice your skills; and live to ride another day. A sobering thought: The ‘I’ in DUI BY LT. COL. MATTHEW FLOOD 435th Munitions Squadron “I aided the Iraqi people by helping them get jobs on base, so they would have incomes to support their families.”—Senior Airman Froylan Flores, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron “A lot of people would say the elections, but I would have to say the kids. They were so happy when we were there.” —Staff Sgt. Axel Gaud-Torres, 576th Flight Test Squadron Example 2: Maj. Jim Fastburner is 34 years old with more than 12 years of service and has a line number to lieutenant colonel. Assume the same basic facts as example 1 – a failed BAT. In this case, however, the 8th AF commander imposes $5,394 in forfeitures and a reprimand by way of an Article 15. The 8th AF commander also places the Article 15 into a UIF and Major Fastburner’s Officer Selection Record, and red-lines the promotion to O-5. Fastburner’s commander also writes a Referral Officer Performance Report. Again, this only tells a small part of the story. Although Major Fastburner will get to meet more promotion boards, the referral OPR and OSR will make it an almost 100 percent certainty he will never be promoted beyond major. The difference in pay and allowances between an O-4 and O-5 or O-6 begin to add up quickly. Assuming he is very good at his job and is able to continue on active duty for 10 more years (the 22-year point), his loss in pay over that time will be approximately $126,000 . But this is where the dollars really begin to add up. Assuming as in example 1, Major Fastburner lives to the age of 75, his loss in retirement pay will be almost $329,000. All-inall, this DUI will cost Major Fastburner around $463,000. Again, the cost of a $30 cab fare pales in comparison to his potential monetary losses over his lifetime. What would it cost you if you got a DUI? Pull out the pay charts and do the math. Then, the next time you drink, remind yourself of the bottom line and ask yourself, “Is it worth it?” Y ou have all seen the commercials that warn about the dangers of drunk driving. You also have probably heard numerous testimonials from servicemembers who drove their vehicles after drinking too much, only to meet some tragic end. You may have even taken the time to read an article such as this, that warns of the dangers of drunk driving. But, do these messages affect the behavior of the intended audience? The Air Force has expended tremendous resources devising “user friendly” and “foolproof” plans to help Airmen make the right decision when it comes to drinking and driving. We have Combat Wingman, Airmen Against Drunk Driving and free non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers, just to mention a few. Unfortunately, in spite of all the programs and services available, there is still a small percentage of people who will drink and drive. So, when it came time for me to develop a DUI briefing, I struggled with what I could possibly say to convince people not to become a statistic. I initially tried an appeal to an Airman’s conscience. I pointed out the increased burden being placed on his co-workers to pick up his slack while he attends the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program and legal office appointments. Because the Airman will no longer have a driver’s license, he may not be able to do his primary job, requiring an increased work load on his peers. He won’t be able to get to work without assistance, so again coworkers will have to shoulder the burden. Finally, there is the loss of a goal day for the entire squadron. A day that should be spent with family and friends or just relaxing from the high operational tempo will now be spent working. I felt it would be patently obvious to everyone that a foolish and selfish decision that resulted in a DUI affects many more people than just the guilty party. Then it dawned on me. Some of these DUI offenders aren’t altruistic. Maybe they aren’t concerned about inconveniencing others. So I set out to re-attack the problem. My first sergeant came up with some figures on what a DUI actually costs a senior airman. The most common punishment for a DUI here is an Article 15, loss of a stripe, some additional duty and possibly a monetary garnishment. As painful as that sounds, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Because of the loss of rank, the member will receive less base pay, less cost-of-living allowance and won’t get promoted to staff sergeant with his peers. During that promotion delay, the Airman will lose more than $10,000 in direct compensation. These costs don’t even take into account the incessant taxi fares required to get anywhere. When the Airman is able to drive again, auto insurance will cost, on average, an additional $4,000 per year. Worse yet, since lost time can not be made up, the effects of reduced earnings will escalate with time and be felt for an entire career. For NCOs and officers the costs are even greater. And for those who don’t plan to make the Air Force a career, a DUI conviction will follow them into the civilian world. A DUI will make them an unattractive candidate for most jobs and outright ineligible for some. The monetary cost of a DUI for military personnel is sobering; or at least it should be. From a purely selfish viewpoint, drinking and driving doesn’t make much sense. July 1, 2005 A4 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES patrolmen he noticed paint peeling from areas where the powder had been thrown. BY STAFF SGT. MICHAEL HALL 30th Security Forces Squadron June 21 6:03 p.m. Sun bathing - A patrolman reported an unconscious civilian on Surf Beach. The patrolman radioed the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s office and emergency medical technicians to check the civilian for alcohol poisoning. EMTs determined the civilian did not have alcohol poisoning and turned him over to the sheriff’s office. No further security forces actions were taken June 22 5:24 a.m. Oops! - An Airman reported a major vehicle accident on Casmalia Road. The Airman told responding patrolmen that he had lost control of his vehicle. There were no injuries and the accident is being investigated. 11:00 a.m. Dude, my car! - An Airman telephoned the security forces control center desk to report his vehicle was vandalized in base housing. The Airman discovered a white powder on the windshield and passenger side of his vehicle June 12. The Airman told June 24 9:41 p.m. Domestic disturbance - A civilian phoned 911 to report a domestic disturbance between an Airman and his wife in base housing. Patrolmen took the Airman into custody and later released him to his first sergeant. 9:41 p.m. Driving under the influence A U.S. Protect guard at Timber Lane Gate radioed the SFCC to report a civilian suspected of driving under the influence. The civilian made a wrong turn and halted abruptly at the gate. The guard noticed a slur in the driver’s speech and conducted field sobriety tests, which the driver failed. Patrolmen conducted a breathalyzer test, which showed the driver’s blood-alcohol level to be .18. The civilian was cited for driving under the influence, and released to his wife. Airmen Appreciation barbecue 11 a.m to 3 p.m. July 15 at Cocheo Park Tri-tip and all the trimmings This event is open to all Team Vandenberg staff sergeants and below and their families, and all returning deployed Airmen and their families. This Airmen Appreciation event is presented by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, the Vandenberg NCOA and the Vandenberg First Sergeants Council. American Independence BY CAPT. TONY WICKMAN Alaskan Command Public Affairs ACROSS 1. Prod 4. Inter 8. Army enlisted rank, in brief 11. Exploit 12. Fencing sword 13. First wife of Jacob 15. Props placed at end of a row of books 17. Shared 19. Airport code for SHAPE city 20. California city 21. Airport code for Taj Mahal city 22. Shoulder _____; gesture of doubt 26. Cordon entryway, in short 27. Angie Everheart and others 29. ___-Magnon 30. American Revolution soldier __ Allen 31. Saga 32. Open slightly 35. Journey 36. Foreshadow 37. Hawkeye state denizen 41. Greek letter 42. Boston ___ ___, American Revolution event 46. Lair 47. Overeat 48. Wisconsin city ___ Claire 49. Tropical fruit 52. Alphabet starters 53. The Jefferson’s _____ Sanford; “Weezie” 54. British law that provoked rebellion in American colonies 59. Band instrument 60. British loyalist during American Revolution 61. Field movie Norma ___ 62. ___ Vegas, N.V. 63. Writer Bombeck 64. Mil. phone system DOWN 1. Name 2. 2+ atoms having same mass but different numbers 3. Commander-in-Chief Washington, during American Revolution 4. Bonnet denizen 5. CBS, NBC competitor 6. ___ Coat; British soldier during American Revolution 7. Affirmative 8. Smear 9. Gala 10. Dialogue 14. American Revolution leader and politician John __ 16. Northern Iraq agricultural people 17. Making a product, in short 18. Snip 22. Solidify, as in concrete 23. Express triumph 24. Vitamin intake chart on food packing, in short 25. DoD branch 28. Right now 29. Lifesaving action, in short 31. Sicilian mount 32. Even 33. American Revolution sailor ___ ___ Jones 34. Commotion 37. Simpson trial judge 38. USA equivalent to OPR 39. Jester 40. Mock 43. Harvest 44. Coat-of-Arms tunic 45. Spanish bayonet and Joshua tree 46. Ink jet printer production, in short 47. Female friend 50. 70s Swedish disco group 51. Yes votes 54. Sault ___ Marie, M.I. 55. Rocky peak 56. Limb 57. R&B singer Harrison 58. X, to Caesar Last Week’s Answers Command hosts visit by senior business executives BY TECH. SGT. JENNIFER THIBAULT Air Force Space Command Public Affairs Air Force Space Command played host to the Business Executives for National Security, June 23-24. BENS is a nationwide, non-partisan organization of senior business executives whose sole purpose is to support and initiate changes that help make America safe and secure. Gen. Lance Lord, AFSPC commander, met with the President and CEO of BENS, retired Gen. Charles Boyd, former commander U.S. European Command, before the group began their local tours, orientation and discussions. “This was a wonderful opportunity for us to share what we’re doing here in Colorado Springs,” said General Lord. “It helped us tell our story and get some feedback from people who are problem solvers like the BENS.” BENS found this visit an opportunity to ensure they are in step with the changing face of the Department of Defense. “We are a unique organization, the only one of our kind that I’m aware of in the country. We came here with the desire to lend a helping hand. During our visits, we saw what the command is doing well and what you wish you could do better. We can now share that knowledge with influential government people, as well as develop ideas and projects that can help the command and possibly the Department of Defense,” said General Boyd. General Lord is aware of the group’s influence and during their visit emphasized the command’s 2005 priorities. “We showed them our acquisition process and demonstrated the acquisition issues we have,” said the commander. “While maintaining integrity in the acquisition process, we want to develop faster cycle times; we want to get things on orbit quicker; and we want to be more responsive.” As with any problem-solving situation, sometimes all it takes is a fresh perspective, and that is an added benefit of the BENS visit. “It is often the case that breakthrough technologies and processes get created, developed and produced that can then be brought into application in the military,” said General Boyd. No aspect of national security is accomplished solely in the public or private sector, General Boyd added, and this visit was just an extension of that public and private partnership. The command is informed on the growth in the space business specifically related to America’s dependence on space. The leader of BENS is as well. “Everything we do now is in some way related to or dependent upon space, in the military and business world,” said General Boyd. “If you shut down space, you shut down the modern-world way of life. [Space] is needed for any kind of success in any adventure.” He also said the command is looking for ways to help protect our dependency on space and is curious to hear what the BENS members think of where we’re headed in that respect. As everyone in the command knows, “If you’re not in space, you’re not in the race,” according to General Lord. On the surface, Air Force Space Command members and BENS may seem like they’re from two different worlds, but General Boyd assured General Lord they both share a sense of service and want to give back to their country, just through different means. During their visit to the area, the BENS team received the command briefing, the Army Strategic Command briefing and the U.S. Northern Command briefing. They also took tours of units at Cheyenne COURTESY PHOTO Retired Gen. Charles Boyd, Business Executives for National Security president and CEO, (left) accepts a gift from Gen. Lance Lord, Air Force Space Command commander, (right) in appreciation of his contributions to national security. Mountain Air Station, Colo., and Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., and participated in a variety of forums to discuss and share perspectives. BENS was founded in 1982 by Stanley A. Weiss to meet the need for a nonpartisan business organization that could cut through ideological debates on national security issues, according to the organization’s Web site (www.bens.org). Some of the past successes of the BENS include the creation of the U.S.Soviet Nuclear Risk Reduction centers that played an important stabilizing role in the U.S.-Soviet nuclear face-off of the 1980s. They had a part in developing the process for closing obsolete military bases, freeing up billions of dollars in savings and allowing local communities to put unneeded military facilities to more productive use. They were also instrumental in advocating the Pentagon to develop a five-year business plan and make it available to Congress. July 1, 2005 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES A5 30th SFS ‘saddle up’ to protect Vandenberg’s fish, wildlife BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS STEPHEN CADETTE Staff Writer Senior Airman Matthew Runkles tends to his horse, Judge, at the Vandenberg horse stables Tuesday. Editor’s note: This article is first in a series of four articles highlighting the 30th Security Forces Squadron. eep in the dense brush, a pair of Vandenberg’s vigilant protectors approaches the top of a rise in the landscape. Weighing in at more than 500 pounds, the one with four feet to the ground is covered in tawny hair. The one saddled on the other’s shoulders scans the horizon from his vantage point. For the men and women of the 30th Security Forces Squadron Fish and Wildlife Flight, whose job requires them to wear many different hats, horses offer several distinct advantages. “The patrolman can sit higher on a horse and see further than on an all-terrain vehicle,” said Jim Mercier, conservation officer in the Fish and Wildlife flight. “Plus the horses use their senses to detect people, and they’re quiet.” Since conservation officers play a variety of roles, horses provide them with several specialized capabilities as they serve and protect Vandenberg. “They’re more environmentally friendly,” Mr. Mercier said. “The image is more community friendly; more people are likely to come up to rider on a horse than one wearing a helmet and goggles.” The approachable image of the horse and rider is important for events when the public comes to the base. During protests and launches, two pairs of horses and riders are stationed at the gate, Mr. Mercier said. There are nearly 100,000 acres of land on Vandenberg. Although there are hundreds of miles of roads, horses can go places others cannot. “We have the best terrain for horses,” Mr. Mercier said. “When we’re out there patrolling in sage, brush, and hill ranges, horses can go where ATV’s can’t.” With more capability to cover territory, conservation officers are better equipped to fulfill a part of their varied mission — protecting Vandenberg’s environment and resources. Conservation officers saddle up on horses and ride around on ATVs to sweep beaches and ensure they’re empty before launches “Our advantage is that we’re right there, where helicopters are limited in their visibility in the fog,” Mr. Mercier said. “We sweep beaches to make sure the costal areas are safe and secure.” D PHOTOS BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS SHAWN WELLS Beach sweeps are not only done prior to a launch, because Vandenberg is mandated by law to protect endangered species like the western snowy plover. Mr. Mercier said that it’s important that everyone follow the beach rules during the small bird’s nesting season. “We have to maintain an average of 500 birds for 10 years for beaches to be open again without restrictions,” the conservation officer said. “Success at Vandenberg determines the success of the species which in turn determines if the beaches will ever reopen permanently.” The summer months of the plover’s nesting season coincide with several other events, and the multi-tasking conservation officers deal with them as well. “Summer is our busiest time of year because of the plovers’ nesting season, but also because of hunting season, the dry months that surround fire season and an increase in other animals like snakes and coyotes,” Mr. Mercier said. “Deer hunting season is coming,” he said. “July is the beginning of bow hunting season and gun season begins in August.” Part of the hunting season occurs during deer mating season, or rut. Mr. Mercier said there are more deer on the roads during the rut. When deer are struck on Vandenberg’s roads, Fish and Wildlife responds. They also respond to other injured and deceased wildlife and beached marine mammals. Additionally, officers manage and protect Vandenberg’s vegetation. They play a variety of roles that are performed by specialized agencies in the civilian sector. “On nearly 100,000 acres of land, we do everything that the forestry people would do to protect the plants and trees on base,” Mr. Mercier said. “With 35 miles of coastline, we play the role of California Fish and Game. Since there are 13 listed endangered or threatened species, we play the role of U.S. Fish and Wildlife too.” Although they wear a variety of hats, they have the single mission of providing the community with a safe setting for outdoor recreation while protecting the environment and natural habitat. “We’re out to protect cultural and natural resources and provide animal control,” Mr. Mercier said. “We’re the trained experts in our field. We know the trails and terrain. We know what’s out there and what to look for.” Vandenberg’s Summer Safety Tips Vandenberg activities include hunting, fishing, picnicking, camping, swimming, surfing and scuba diving. By following certain safety measures, people can better ensure safety while engaging in these activities. Listed below are a few safety tips to help avoid wildlife incidents: Some of Vandenberg’s dangers include rattlesnakes, bears, mountain lions and coyotes. Feeding any of the wildlife can cause serious safety problems. Even leaving dog food out overnight, or littering can cause problems. Fire is another. Keep fires in fire rings. Four-wheelers should stay on established, maintained roads. They’re not supposed to be where grass touches the undercarriages. That’s where fire’s start. The ocean is a big place and it’s dangerous. Because of the undertow, rip tides and currents, always be with a buddy. A6 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES New Air Force adviser chosen for values, vision BY STAFF SGT. TODD LOPEZ Air Force Print News WASHINGTON — Air Force officials have created a new adviser position to help ensure the Air Force’s core values are integrated into all aspects of the service’s operating concepts, policies and vision. Rabbi Arnold E. Resnicoff, former national director of the Interreligious Affairs for the American Jewish Committee, was named special assistant to the secretary of the Air Force and to the chief of staff for values and vision June 24. Rabbi Resnicoff began work June 27 and will report directly to the secretary, but will also advise the Air Force chief of staff. In his new position, Rabbi Resnicoff’s immediate focus will be to advise Michael L. Dominguez, acting secretary of the Air Force, on how best to implement the recommendations from the Headquarters Review Group and the National Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces regarding the religious climate at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The academy recently underwent review by a group sent by Mr. Dominguez to investigate allegations of religious intolerance. The group produced a report that made recommendations on how to improve the climate at the school. Mr. Dominguez said Rabbi Resnicoff is the right person to help implement those recommendations and to help the Air Force ensure core values are present throughout the service. “Rabbi Resnicoff is the right person at the right time,” Mr. Dominguez said. “His unique combination of military service and interfaith experience, combined with being a recognized authority on ethics and values, make him uniquely suited to help us as we strengthen and reaffirm our commitment to our Air Force core values.” The rabbi will have the additional responsibility of reviewing Air Force values-based programs, initiatives, policies and doctrine. These include anything related to character development or the building of Air Force leaders, honor codes, military and civilian equal opportunity programs and military ethics. He will be responsible for ensuring these programs are on the same “sheet of music” as Air Force core values. July 1, 2005 Rabbi Resnicoff, a retired Navy captain, began his military career on the rivers of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta and retired while assigned as command chaplain for U.S. European Command. He is one of a small group of Vietnam veterans who helped create the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, based on the vision that the time had come “To Heal the Nation.” He delivered the closing prayer at its dedication. The rabbi is active with many organizations and is on the board of the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs. His numerous honors include the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Chapel of Four Chaplains Hall of Heroes Gold Medallion. The Air Force adviser position was created under the Department of Defense’s Highly Qualified Experts Program, first unveiled in March 2004. The program allows the department to use as many as 2,500 people who are characterized as “highly qualified experts” — those individuals possessing uncommon, special knowledge or skills in a particular occupational field and who are regarded by others as an authority or practitioner of unusual competence and skill. Individuals hired under the program would not perform ongoing DOD work, but would satisfy emerging and relatively short-term, nonpermanent requirements. Officials urge Airmen to be wary of scams BY TECH. SGT. BRYAN GATEWOOD 36th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFPN) — “Congratulations! You’re the winner of $6 million. All we need you to do is contact our agent to begin the claim process.” At one time or another, most people have received this type of offer in the mail or by e-mail. This “to-good-to-betrue” offer is in fact a scam to entice people to give up money or personal information. The foreign lottery scam is just one scam Airmen here have recently been subjected to through the mail. “Be very wary,” said Special Agent John Phillips, of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations’ Detachment 602 here. “The old adage, ‘you can’t get something for nothing,’ generally applies 99 out of 100 times.” Whether the scam is conducted via mail, e-mail or phone, it usually falls into two broad categories: fronting money and identity theft. “Scams that fraudulently convince victims to front someone money on the promise that they’ll receive more back are the hardest for victims to do anything about, as the fraud perpetrators are often overseas,” said Maj. Bruce Page, of the 36th Air Expeditionary Wing’s legal office. “The biggest challenge in taking legal action against computer or mail fraud is often jurisdictional,” he said. “Identify theft victims seldom recover everything they’ve lost, but at least in the case of identity theft, there are more consumer protection laws that often limit the amount of loss for which a victim will be held accountable.” The Federal Trade Commission offers the following cautions to consumers considering responding to a foreign lottery: — Playing a foreign lottery through the mail or over the telephone violates federal law. — There are no secret systems for winning foreign lotteries. The chances of winning more than the cost of your tickets are slim to none. — If a person purchases one foreign lottery ticket, he or she should expect many more bogus offers for lottery or investment “opportunities.” His or her name will be placed on “sucker lists” that fraudulent telemarketers buy and sell. — People should keep their credit card and bank account numbers to themselves. Scam artists often ask for them during an unsolicited sales pitch. The bottom line is to ignore mail and phone solicitations for foreign lottery promotions, FTC officials said. “If you receive what looks like lottery material from a foreign country, give it to your local postmaster,” Agent Phillips said. Another scam that falls into the broad category of identity theft is “phishing” scams, which use e-mail or malicious Web sites to solicit personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account numbers or passwords. “Attackers may send an e-mail seemingly from a reputable credit card company or financial institution that requests account information, often suggesting there is a problem,” said Staff Sgt. John Racela II, an information system security manager here. “When users respond with the requested information, attackers use it to gain access to their accounts.” Not only are these scam artists asking for the information, but they also put what appears to be a legitimate Web site address that routes the consumer to an official looking Web site where the perpetrators can gather the information, he said. “Pay attention to the address of the Web site,” Sergeant Racela said. “Malicious Web sites may look identical to a legitimate site, but the address may use a variation in spelling or a different domain like dot-com instead of dot-net. Try to verify the request by contacting the company directly using information from previous statements. Don’t use contact information on the Web site connected to the request.” If someone believes he or she is a victim of phishing, he or she should: — Report it to his or her information systems security officer or workgroup manager who will alert the wing information assurance office. — If financial accounts may be compromised, contact his or her financial institution immediately and close any accounts that may have been compromised. Watch for any unexplainable charges to the accounts. — Consider reporting the attack to the police and filing a report with the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov. “When it comes to these ‘moneyfronting’ scams, people should remember that no one gives away free money,” Major Page said. “To best protect yourself against identity theft, limit your credit card applications, shred unwanted credit applications and other documents containing personal identifying information, and periodically check your credit reports. The earlier you catch a credit error — whether fraudulent or merely accidental — the easier it is to fix.” Airmen who think they may have been a victim of fraud can contact their local legal office. Potential recruits critical toAir Force BY KATHLEEN RHEM American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (AFPN) — The term “all-volunteer force” is a misnomer, a senior Defense Department personnel official said here June 23. In truth, the U.S. military is an “allrecruited force,” and its success depends on recruiters having access to potential recruits, said Dr. David S. C. Chu, undersecretary for personnel and readiness. Dr. Chu’s comments came in response to a June 23 Washington Post article that claimed a new DOD contract for a database of potential recruits “is provoking a furor among privacy advocates.” However, Dr. Chu said, the new contract is just that — a new contract, not a new practice. Military services have kept various lists of potential recruits for many years, he said. In the past decade, defense officials put more emphasis on “a more organized supervision” of the lists, and since 2003 they have gone to a centralized list of about 12 million names that is distributed to recruiters from all services. The list is of recruitment-eligible people between 16 and 25 years old. The new contract is for a system to provide a centralized agency to compile, process and distribute files of people who meet age and minimum school requirements for military service, according to the notice in the Federal Register. The government provides the contractor various lists, and the contractor is responsible for consolidating the lists into a master and to purge duplicate entries, Dr. Chu said. DOD officials said they understand privacy concerns and allow only limited use of collected data. “We don’t give these lists out to other people,” Dr. Chu said. “(They are) given only to the military recruiters.” Data available to recruiters include people’s name, address and phone number. Social Security numbers are used only to purge duplicate entries, and are not distributed or even maintained in the list, Dr. Chu said. This centralized list of potential recruits has no relation to provisions in the federal No Child Left Behind Act that state schools must make student data available to military recruiters to be eligible for federal education funds. Parents can choose not to have their children’s information released to recruiters, Dr. Chu said. The No Child Left Behind Act requires schools to provide information to local recruiters, not to a centralized list of all potential recruits. “No Child Left Behind is basically a local and decentralized operation which gives recruiters at your local recruiting station the same right that private companies have,” Dr. Chu said, adding that high schools routinely provide the same type of information to companies that sell yearbooks and class rings. To sustain recruiting efforts, recruiters need access to a source for names of potential recruits. “I suspect some (people think recruits) simply walk in the door and sign up,” he said. “That’s not how it works. People have to be made aware that we’re interested in them, that they are good candidates for military service. And we have to convey to them what the attributes of military service entail.” Maintaining lists of potential recruits is critical to the success of an armed force that does not rely on conscription. “Contacting young Americans, making them aware of their option in the service, is critical to the success of the volunteer force,” Dr. Chu said. “The country does not want conscription. If we don’t want conscription, you have to give the Department of Defense, the military services, an avenue to contact young people to tell them what is being offered,” he said. “And you would be naïve to believe in any enterprise that you’re going to do well just by waiting for people to call you.” July 1, 2005 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES A7 Going the distance Seven Team V runners push the limits together at the annual San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon BY CAPT. NATE NAIDAS 392nd Training Squadron W hy run a marathon? Some do it for the prize money. Others do it because they love to run. Some do it to help raise money for a good cause or to honor loved ones. But some, such as our group, did it because we wanted to test our own limitations. The real question for us was, “Can we finish a marathon?” Sunday morning was cool and cloudy as seven members of the 392nd Training Squadron set out on a journey to test their physical and mental limits. Our collective goal, to conquer 26.2 miles in the eighth annual San Diego Rock n’ Roll Marathon June 5. For some, this was their second marathon. For the rest, this was their first; a daunting task that wound it’s way through the San Diego streets before them. Running a marathon is an individual effort with physical and mental challenges. You run the first part with your legs, the next part with your head, and the final miles with your heart. The kinship found among marathons is unique. It’s a bond shared only by fellow marathoners facing the grueling 26.2 mile course. Our group made sure no one faced this challenge alone. “Just put one foot in front of the other,” was Capt. Jamie Candelaria’s mantra after mile 22. These words of encouragement helped running partner Capt. Courtney Farley to keep going. “George was a trooper sticking with me,” said Capt. Tim Candelaria, speaking of his running partner Capt. George Krym. Captain Candelaria said he started suffering from muscle cramps at mile 17, but Captain Krym stayed with him until the end. This was not about time. This was about the experience. “It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” J. Candelaria said. “I ran for my mom who passed away April 5, 2004 from cancer. I know I made her proud that day,” Capt. Kenny McGhee said. Regardless of our reasons for running that day or what our finishing times were, we all crossed that finish line as winners. Born to run PHOTO BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS SHAWN WELLS Runners in the 29th annual Valley of the Flowers Half-Marathon set their paces starting outside the fitness center June 18. The scenic, 13.1-mile trek to Wall beach and back benefited the Dr. John C. Trettin Memorial Scholarship Fund. Fast Facts About Sports Nutrition WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE You can survive for a month without food, but only a few days without water. Water is the most important nutrient for active people. When you sweat, you lose water, which must be replaced. Drink fluids before, during, and after workouts. Water is a fine choice for most workouts. However, during continuous workouts of greater than 90 minutes, your body may benefit from a sports drink. Sports drinks have two very important ingredients - electrolytes and carbohydrates Sports drinks replace electrolytes lost through sweat during workouts lasting several hours. Carbohydrates in sports drinks provide extra energy. The most effective sports drinks contain 15 to 18 grams of carbohydrate in every 8 ounces of fluid. This health education material has been favorably reviewed by then American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation fitness center. Team rosters must be submitted to the fitness center by July 8. FOURTH OF JULY FUN RUN Begins at noon Tuesday at the finess center GOLF CHIPPING CONTEST Begins at noon Thursday at the fitness center AFTER-CHURCH SOFTBALL TOURNEY Begins at 1 p.m. July 10 at the DODGEBALL SEASON & OVER-30 B-BALL SEASON Begins July 11 BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING Begins at 10 a.m. July 12 in the fitness center 3-ON-3 WOMEN’S B-BALL TOURNEY begins at noon July 15 in the fitness center Are you: On a Vandenberg intramural team? Looking to see coverage of your sport in the paper? Interested in writing about your team? Tell us! The Space & Missile Times accepts articles of sport events and encourages people to write to us about intramural sports. Anyone can be a sports writer! Sports articles summarize the event – who played, the sport, the score, where the sport was played, what was played, how the contest was won and what heppened. It’s a great way to rally base support for your team! Action photos of the event are also accepted. To submit articles or photos, send them to [email protected]. Call Public Affairs at 606-3595 for more information. SPACE & MISSILE TIMES July 1, 2005 Lake San Antonio provides fun outdoor activities for all BY 2ND LT. ANGELA WEBB Staff Writer T he 381st Training Group’s Malmstrom 05-04 students, instructor, families and friends traveled two hours north of Vandenberg to Lake San Antonio Saturday for some boating, grilling and waterskiing. Capt. Timothy Candelaria, 381st TRG, said he wanted to do something special for the hard work his class has put forth these past several months and Lake San Antonio was just the prize. “This was my first time teaching in the classroom, and this class has been superb,” Captain Candelaria said. “We went to the lake as a reward for the long hours they put into studying for some difficult tests throughout initial qualification training.” Lake San Antonio is a freshwater recreation area that provides various activities all year round. Several of the more popular activities are camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, boating and horseback riding. The student group took advantage of the boating activities during the day, as well as having a cookout. Half of the group started their day setting up the grill for a cookout right by the lake’s edge, while the other half opted to go out on Captain Candelaria’s 1999 Larson 186 Sei boat. “The lake was awesome,” said 2nd Lt. Meredith Jordan. “There was plenty of room for us to ski, wakeboard and tube, or at least attempt to, and we weren’t concerned about getting plowed over by some other boat or jetski.” While the boat group was out on the lake, the other half prepared steaks, hot dogs and other grilled favorites. When everyone was back on shore, they enjoyed the food and laughs together. “To be honest, the entire day was fantastic,” Captain Candelaria said. “If I had to pick a favorite part of the day it would have to be sitting around, eating lunch and talking to everyone.” All got to go out on the lake in the boat, eat and sunbathe if desired. Overall, the weather, activities and company could not have been better. Lake San Antonio is located 20 miles inland off of exit 252 on Highway 101 north of Vandenberg. PHOTOS BY 2ND LT. ANGELA WEBB 2nd Lt.’s Meredith Jordan and Josh Lane, 381st Training Group, enjoy their ride on an innertube pulled by their instructors boat at Lake San Antonio June 25. (Left) The dock at Lake San Antonio provides easy unloading and loading capabilities of jet skis and boats of all sizes. (Right) The 381st Training Group’s Malmstrom 05-04 class enjoy grilled steaks, chicken and hot dogs by the lake’s edge. Community Calendar Candlelight Tour tickets – July 1 by mail order only, tickets for the FRI Candlelight Tour at La Purisima State Historic Park will be on sale. Tickets are available for Friday, October 14 and Saturday, October 15. The cost is $35 per person. Unable to issue tickets for children under five. Send date of show and checks to Prelado de los Tesoros at 2295 Purisima Road Lompoc, CA 93436. Native American/Indian Heritage Month – Those interested in serving on the planning committee for the upcoming in November can call 1st Lt. Robin Markham at 606-0186 or the Military Equal Opportunity office at 606-0370. Vandenberg Top 3 scholarship – The Vandenberg Top 3 offers a $200 scholarship for any enlisted active duty member. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 8. Eligibility requirements are to provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college. For more information, please go to https:// intranet.vandenberg.af.mil/ prof_associations/top3/index.html Military Spouse/Dependent scholarship – The Military Widows, Central Coast Chapter 44 offers a $400 scholarship to any Vandenberg spouse or dependent. The deadline for submissions is 1 June 24. For more information, call the retiree activities office at 6065474, Arlene Navarro at 348-3579, or Senior Master Sgt. Brian Robertson at 606-9815. PALACE CHASE separatees – People separating from the Air FRI Force through PALACE CHASE must complete the mandatory pre-separation briefing at least 90 days prior to separation. Call 606-0039 for more information. Guys and Dolls – PCPA Theaterfest presents “Guys and Dolls” at the Festival Theater in Solvang through July 17. For details, call the PCPA box office at 922-8313. Maverick Saloon and Grill Live country music Fridays and Saturdays, 510 South Broadway, Santa Maria. Nashville to You concerts bring national recording artists to Santa Maria. A schedule is available at www.mavericksaloon.org. Airmen Appreciation Barbecue – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15 in Cocheo Park. The event includes tri-tip and all the trimmings. This event is open to all Team Vandenberg E-5s and below and their families, and all returning Deployment members and their families, and is presented by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs 1 Committee, the Vandenberg NCOA and the Vandenberg First Sergeants Council. Clay Target championship – The Vandenberg Rod and FRI Gun club hosts its 2nd Annual Clay target Club Championships at 8:30 a.m. July 16th. Pre-squading is highly recommended. The cost is $50 per person which includes all fees and a smoked tri-tip lunch/dinner. For more details and pre-squading, call Staff Sgt. Christopher Cobb at 6068127 or 757-8378, or the Rod and Gun club at 606-4560. Freedom Concert – Right before the fireworks at Huyck Stadium, the Lompoc Pops Orchestra will be performing their freedom concert. Come celebrate with family and friends. Pre-sale tickets are available until July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Anderson Recreation Center, Lompoc. $4 for adults and $2 for children. On July 4, tickets will be available at the gate. $6 for adults, $4 for children. Civic Theatre Auditions – 7 p.m. July 18 at the Lompoc Civic Auditorium auditions for the play “In the Spirit” by Matthew Carlin will be held. No experience is necessary; everyone is welcome. Test Anxiety – 8 to 11 a.m. July 20 the Education Center will offer 1 Movie “Test Anxiety Seminar/How to Take a Test”. Training will cover strategies, communication skills, goal setting, and test preparation suggestions. Open to all interested military and civilian team members. Reserve a slot no later than 4 p.m. July 18. Call 605-5904 or email [email protected] to sign up. Self-help issued items – 8 a.m. to noon SAT Saturdays at Building 11462T. Self-help items are available to Vandenberg military family housing occupants. Multiples club – The Vandenberg Mothers of MON Multiples meets at 10:30 a.m. Mondays in Cocheo Park for informal play dates, weather permitting. Military Parents of the Central Coast – 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at United Methodist Church, 1515 Fredericks St., San Luis Obispo. Call Janice Somers at 549-9199 for more information. AHC Superintendent and President Q&A – 10 TUE to 11 a.m. July 6 in Allan Hancock College’s Captain’s Room in Santa Maria, Jose M. Ortiz, Ed.D will meet with media. For more information call Rebecca Alarcio at 922-6966 ext. 3280. Single Parent Support Group – 2 4 5 Corner 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from in the Medical Group Life Skills Conference Room,located in X-Ray Department. For more details, call Nancy Sias at 606-8217. Patriot Voices – Patriot Voices rehearses TUE at 4:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Chapel 1. For more information, please call Capt. Frommeyer at 605-6245 or Tech Sgt. Sheila White at 606-0039. Vandenberg Enlisted Action Team meeting – 1:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month in the Pacific Coast Club Enlisted Lounge. Moms, Pops & Tots – 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the fitness center annex. Call 734-2448 or 734-0020 for more information on the playgroup. Rides for Veterans – 9 a.m. Tuesdays in the Lompoc Veterans Memorial Building, 108 East Locus St., Lompoc. Rides are available to appointments. Call Dan Contreras at (310) 477-2539. Baby Meet – 11 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at WED the base library. The group is for pregnant women and parents with children under the age of 2. For more information, call 734-6606. Central Coast Chapter of the Society of Military Widows – 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of 5 6 each month in the retiree activities office. Call 937-6747 for information. Personal and Family Readiness briefing – 9 THU to 10 a.m. Thursdays at the family support center. This mandatory briefing covers the various services and programs in place for families while the activeduty member is deployed, on remote tour or extended temporary duty for 30 days or longer. Spouses are welcome to attend. Register for the briefing on-line at www.amc-ids.org or call 606-0039. Scrapbooking – 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Chapel 1 Annex. Global Hearts holds a scrapbooking class for deployed families. Call Tech. Sgt. Sheila White at 606-0039 to register. Global Hearts dinner – 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at Breakers Dining Facility. Global Hearts invites families of Airmen who are deployed, on remote assignment or temporary duty for more than 30 days to dinner. Call Tech. Sgt. Sheila White at 606-0039 for information. Tri-city Sound Chorus – 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Fellowship Hall at St. Andre Methodist Church, 3945 South Broadway Rd., Santa Maria. Tri-City Sound Chorus invites women of all ages who love singing to attend. For information, call 736-7572. 7 Chapel Services & Events Call 606-5773 for other denomination worship services and events. WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES BASE THEATER STAR WARS: EPISODE III PG-13 7 p.m. TONIGHT, 2 p.m. SAT MINDHUNTERS R 7 p.m. SAT Hi-Way Drive-in Santa Maria Ph. 937-3515 WAR OF THE WORLDS PG-13 THE LONGEST YARD PG-13 DAILY 8:30 p.m. Movies Lompoc BEWITCHED PG-13 DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 p.m. BATMAN BEGINS PG-13 DAILY 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 1 p.m. REBOUND PG DAILY 2:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:45 a.m. WAR OF THE WORLDS PG-13 DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m, and 9 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 a.m Movies Gemini HERBIE FULLY LOADED G DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 a.m. LAND OF THE LIVING DEAD R DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 a.m. Parks Plaza Buellton BATMAN BEGINS PG-13 DAILY 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 1 p.m. BEWITCHED PG-13 DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 a.m. HERBIE FULLY LOADED G DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 a.m. REBOUND PG DAILY 2:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:45 a.m. WAR OF THE WORLDS PG-13 DAILY 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. SAT-SUN-MON 11:30 a.m. General Admission $7.50; children and seniors $5.50; shows before 5:30 p.m. $5.50. Movies and times subject to change. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Praise and Worship*, Chapel 2 10 a.m. Catholic Mass, Chapel 1 11:30 a.m. Traditional Protestant*, Chapel 1 11:30 a.m. Gospel*, Chapel 2 Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. Catholic Mass, Chapel 2 Friday 7 p.m. Jewish Shabbat Service, Chapel 1. Saturday 5 p.m. Catholic Mass, Chapel 2 *Only the traditional service in Chapel 1 will be held on 3-day holiday weekends. B2 SPACE & MISSILE TIMES July 1, 2005 OUTDOOR RECREATION Total distance with Spring Trail side hike is 7 miles. Difficulty: 4 hiking boots out of 10. The hike trail is a wide path that leads upwards with successively higher views of the 101 freeway winding through the hills, ending with a fantastic view of the ocean. Sign up at Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 10250. Call 606-5908 for more information. Date: Sign up deadline: Leave: Return: Cost: July 16 July 15 8 a.m., 2 to 3 p.m. $7 per person AQUATIC CENTER Family Fun Swim Night A family evening of swimming and fun. An adult must accompany all children. Regular daily admission or use of Family pool pass. Participants may bring a picnic dinner to the pool. Three barbecue pits are available for use. Date: July 9, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dive-in Movie Night Enjoy a movie on the big screen while lounging around the pool. All movies are rated PG-13 on under. An adult must accompany children under the age of 10. Participants are encouraged to bring their own flotation devices. Date: July 22 Cost: $2 per person, includes popcorn and a soda Youth Water Polo The fundamentals and conditioning of water polo will be offered to boys and girls ages 8-14. Come and learn this exciting water-based team sport! Session 2: Begins Tuesday Time: Tuesday and Thursday, 5:45 to 6: 30 p.m. Cost: $20 per session Swim Lessons Sign ups Session 3 begins July 11 and runs through July 22. Registration closes at 1 p.m. the Friday before the session begins. Early registration is advised as classes fill up rapidly. Call the Aquatic Center for more information at 606-3581. FAMILY CHILD CARE Family Child Care Mildly Ill Program will have an Open House for parents to come out and meet the provider in her home. Kristi Dusenberry is the Mildly Ill Program Manager. She will open her home July 13 and July 28 from 5:007:00 pm. The home is located in East Housing at 1116 Catalpa. This is an excellent opportunity to pre-enroll your child or children into the program prior to need. (A requirement of the program.) The Mildly Ill program is a program the Air Force has implemented to accommodate children that are Mildly Ill whose parents are not able to take off work. This program is FREE. To make use of this program children must be enrolled within the Youth Flight, CDC, Youth Center or presently in a child care home. For more Information on the Mildly Ill Program Contact FCC Coordinator Gwendolyn Jones at 606-4639 or 606-3255. YOUTH CENTER School Age Program Summer Camp PARENTS, NEED A BREAK??? The Youth Center offers drop-in care at $3.50 an hour from 6:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. A half-day rate is also offered. Available activities include: • Apple Picking $10 Chocolate Factory & Ostrich Farm $15 • Santa Barbara Zoo $20 • Swimming • Bowling • Mustang Water Slides $20 Many clubs also available! Call the Youth Center at 606-2152, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. LIBRARY KIDS & PARENTS!! Come by the library today to sign up or the summer reading program! HOW IT WORKS: Pick up your reading package. You can read books of your choosing (or with your mom or dad’s help.) Record what you read on your reading log. Once a week bring in the reading log to the library. If you have read at least one book, you can get your name on the Reading Cave Wall and a small prize. On August 5 turn your reading log in to the Librarian. Then come to the PARTY on August 6! FOUR READER CATEGORIES: Pick the group that best describes your reading level Just Starting (3-5) (books are read to the child or just starting to read on their own.) Beginner Readers (6-7) (reading beginning Chapter books.) Intermediate (8-10) (confident readers who read books 50-200 pages) Advanced (11-12)** (advanced readers who read long books, over 200 pages.) Parents: This is an on-your-own reading program. Kids can read whatever you judge as appropriate for their age and reading level. The library will have reading lists for suggested reading in many interest areas and age groups. Call or come by the library for more information. Telephone: 606-6414. SURF LANES Surf Lanes will give a coupon for one free game of bowling for every VAFB authorized student who received an A, B or excellent grade on their report card this year. Just bring your report card to the center and receive your coupon. Call the bowling center for more information at 606-3209. The Bowling Center has brought back the EAT & BOWL program! $10 will get you a hamburger, fries and a NOTICE: New summer hours: the bowling center will be closed beverage, plus three on Sundays through Aug. 31. games of bowling. PACIFIC COAST CLUB THUNDER ALLEY is fun for the whole family. Saturday evening 7 to 10 p.m. for just $12 per adult and $10 for children (17-and-under.) ROCK 300 is coming back to Surf Lanes in the near future and this will open up Thunder Alley for two to three nights a week. It’s great fun for all!
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