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By Debbie EvertSpace Guardian

Five days a week, “Rocky” Ramirez wearsjeans and a shirt as an air reserve technicianat the 302nd Maintenance Squadron hy-draulic shop. One weekend a month andtwo weeks a year he dons an Air Force uni-form as a staff sergeant reservist to do thesame job.

Ramirez is one of several hundred re-servists of the 302nd Airlift Wing recentlydemobilized to civilian life.

He joined Senior Master Sgt. Ed Rife,Senior Airman Andrew “The Kid” Kirst andStaff Sgt. Isaiah Lechowit and many otherson several rotations in Southwest Asia from

August 2005 to early October 2006.“We were all skilled in our jobs, but we

were not ready for the conditions (temper-ature, housing, etc.), especially those of uswho had never deployed,” Lechowit said.“But we adapted quickly.”

Ramirez echoed those thoughts. “Once we got there and saw the pace,

everyone came together,” he said. “We sawa lot of teamwork. It was a 24-hour opera-tion.”

Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Bebow, 302ndMXS superintendent, discussed the cohe-siveness of the personnel during his threedeployments.

“You go into the deployments not knowing

exactly who you are going with or what theircapability is,” he said. “They start to meld to-gether as a team. They pass along knowledgeand experience to each other. They also holdeach other accountable. They struggle, winand lose together. That is what it is all about.”

The reservists on these deployments weremobilized. Unlike volunteer reservists, theydid not have a choice whether they woulddeploy.

“The reservist is now truly an active dutymember for the length of the mobilization,”said Maj. Kristin Simpson, 302nd AW chiefof plans. “They may be extended in the-ater against their will, they may be sent to

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Left to right, Senior Airman Steven Fresquez, Master Sgt. Ken Hill and Senior Airman Andrew Kirst take a break from their aircraft maintenance duties in Southwest Asia.

Responsive space demonstrator ready to roll

By Michael P. KleimanAir Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate

Public Affairs

Employing the respon-sive space concept, theAir Force will design,construct, test and deliver am i s s i on - re a dysatellite within a15-month timeframe, as well as launch and operate thevehicle in the cosmos one week followingreceipt of a tasking order.

With the TacSat-2 micro satellite’s sched-uled lift-off from the National Aeronauticsand Space Administration’s Wallops IslandFlight Facility, Wallops Island, Va., inDecember, this rapid capability will takesignificant steps toward becoming reality.

Unlike similar military spacecraft, whichhave taken 10-plus years to go from thedrawing board into the heavens, TacSat-2,managed by the Air Force ResearchLaboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate,Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., has evolved

into a responsive space demonstrator readyfor flight in 24 months. In addition, themicro satellite provides an inexpensive alter-native to most current defense-related spacesystems, which cost about 90 percent more.

“I am excited because TacSat-2 is anotherdemonstration of a new way of doing busi-ness. We have had high level Air Force andDoD interest, as well as high level congres-sional interest,” said Neal Peck, TacSat-2program manager, AFRL’s Space VehiclesDirectorate. “The push that we are gettingfrom high levels will cause real change inhow we procure space systems. TacSat-2 isstep one in that process.”

Weighing about 814 pounds, TacSat-2features 11 onboard experiments, whichwill be conducted during the spacecraft’splanned six- to 12-month mission.

The U.S. Navy’s Target Indicator Experi-ment (TIE) consists of a wideband sensor togather radar, radio and handheld communi-cation signals. The TIE also will check for theautomated identification transmission nowmandated for large ocean-going ships.

Built by the Space Vehicles Directorate, the20-inch optical telescope will be operatedduring the satellite’s initial day in orbit andthroughout the flight to exhibit low-cost,high-quality photography.

Other scheduled tests include the inte-grated global positioning system occultationreceiver, which will compile high-precisionlocation data for the micro satellite, recycledsolar array panels producing 500 watts ofpower and autonomous operations allowingTacSat-2 to think for itself.

One particular trial, the Common DataLink (CDL) tactical radio, has significantimpact for deployed forces. The CDL willprovide communication and imagery to theModular Interoperable Surface Terminal(MIST) at the U.S. Navy’s China Lake, Calif.,facility.

During functional testing, the apparatussuccessfully passed color pictures through thespacecraft to the ground station. In addition,program personnel will assess the satellite’sability to accept commands from the MIST,

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Airmen live, work on dangerous groundBy Senior Airman Josh Moshier 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq — Tucked ina valley between the Euphrates River and someof the most dangerous territory in Iraq is anoasis in the middle of the desert — CampHabbaniyah.

The British operated at this location from 1934through 1959, when it was known as Royal AirForce Habbaniyah. Forty-seven years later, thedemocratic government of Iraq is in control of thebase, and about 20 airmen assigned to the 732ndExpeditionary Mission Support Group are sta-tioned there, serving as advisers to an Iraqi Armystill trying to find its footing.

The base is a ghost of its former self. Roads thatwere once paved and smooth are now markedwith potholes and weeds. Living quarters areweathered and sometimes lack electricity or run-ning water. For the Iraqis, supplies are scarceand funding is hard to come by. Many of theairmen live off food received in care packagesfrom home as an alternative to the “red stuff andrice” prepared by locals.

Outside the perimeter of the base is perhapsthe most dangerous area of Iraq. Improvisedexplosive devices, sectarian violence and otherinsurgent activity are as common as sunriseand sunset. The threat to life is very real.

During a visit, Brig. Gen. Robin Rand, the332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, saidCamp Habbaniyah makes Balad Air Base, Iraq,look like a country club by comparison.

“Everything is a challenge; nothing comeseasy here,” said Tech. Sgt. James Lovelace, the732nd EMSG Regional Support UnitHabbaniyah senior enlisted adviser. “Thecountry is moving forward, but they don’t knowthat out here. (The area surrounding the base)is pretty much lawless.”

The base is home to about 4,200 Iraqi sol-

diers and basic military trainees. The goal isfor the base to hold approximately 9,500 sol-diers and trainees.

Despite the conditions and dangers, the airmenat Camp Habbaniyah press forward each day,teaching Iraqi soldiers the fundamentals of op-erating as a professional military organizationon a military installation. Airmen from the ranksof airman first class to lieutenant colonel work intheir job specialties with their Iraqi counterparts,teaching them everything from how to effectivelyfeed all their soldiers to power production.

“We don’t have any cool tools or heavy gearto work with,” said Lt. Col. Sharyn McWhorter,the 732nd EMSG RSU Habbaniyah officer incharge. “Our task is to help (Iraq soldiers) de-velop and sustain processes so they can effectivelysolve their own problems.”

The biggest hurdle to achieving that task iswhat McWhorter coined “life support” issues —providing services such as water, food, electricity,fuel and waste management, among others.

McWhorter said that one of her team’s mostgratifying successes was helping the Iraqis im-plement a process for the disposal of garbage.

“When we arrived here, they had no schemefor picking up trash,” she said. “They didn’t un-derstand the trash cans didn’t empty themselves.”

Other successes include implementing pre-and post-convoy searches and a fuel issue systemlog, both of which helped curb what RSUHabbaniyah leadership called a “considerabletheft problem.”

While much work remains for the 732ndEMSG before it can exit Camp Habbaniyah forgood, the general was pleased with the progressand sacrifices he witnessed.

“I’m impressed with the daunting task pre-sented to you,” Rand told the unit. “You stillhave a long way to go, and you probably won’trecognize the successes you’ve had until youlook back, but what you’re doing is vitally im-portant to our mission of helping Iraq transi-tion to democracy.”

Airman 1st Class Francisco Garcia discusses his responsibilities with Brig. Gen. Robin Rand, the 332nd Air ExpeditionaryWing commander, at Camp Habbaniyah. Garcia is a civil engineer technician with the 732nd Expeditionary RegionalSupport Unit.

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Team Pete really deliversBy Debbie Evert

Space Guardian

For six days in November, seven two-person crews will be visiting about160 areaschools in government trucks for a singlepurpose — picking up food and monetarygifts that students have donated through the2006 Harvest of Love Food Drive and deliv-ering the items to the Care & Share forSouthern Colorado warehouse.

Crews will depart Peterson for the areaschools daily Nov. 13-17 and 20.

“Care & Share would not be able to makethis (food) drive happen if it were not forthe force multipliers provided by Pete Fieldand the Air Force,” said Heather Martin,communications and marketing director forCare & Share.

Since Nov. 1, students in the ColoradoSprings area have been gathering cannedand boxed foods and money.

“This is an awesome opportunity to helpour community,” said Master Sgt. MarkBronson, coordinator of the food drive andNCOIC of ultrasound for the 21st medicalgroup. “Most military communities embracetheir local cities, and I’ve especially noticedthis at Peterson. It’s not only helping the localcommunity, but all of southern Colorado.”

Crews ensure each school’s donation is

weighed and recorded. A separate group ofPeterson volunteers will sort the food intofamily-sized boxes.

“We’re so efficient, we’ve been asked toleave some work for other groups to do,”Bronson said. “Being in the military, youunderstand teamwork.”

In 2005, Care & Share reached 82,000people in need throughout southernColorado with the equivalent of 1.5 millionpounds of food, Martin said. However,about 130,000 people need the resourcesthat Care & Share provides.

“Care & Share needs to double its ware-house space so that we can double theamount of food we distribute each year,”Martin said. “Currently, we are making goodprogress in the campaign (for a new ware-house) and have raised $3.2 million towardour $8 million goal.”

The new facility, built on land donated tothe organization in 2005, is east of PowersBoulevard and Constitution Avenue. It isexpected to be completed in 2008.

For more information about the fooddrive, call Master Sgt. Mark Bronson at 556-1121. To volunteer, call Tech Sgt. TerenceBrown at 556-8357.

To volunteer at Care & Share Food Bank forother events, call Wanda Stanley at 528-1247.Source: www.careandshare.org Illustration by Jeff Adcox

Employed:

40.9 percent of thosereceiving emergencyfood assistance areworking families.

Difficult decisions:

More than 57 percent of clients report havingto choose between paying for food and payingfor utilities. Almost 40 percent had to choosebetween paying for food and paying formedicine or medical care.

The “faces of hunger” across southern Colorado have changedsignificantly during the last few years. People who need your help are:

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Military Families Appreciation highlights sacrificeBy Donna Miles

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Nov. 1kicked off Military Families AppreciationMonth, an annual tribute to the familymembers who serve the country alongsidetheir loved ones in uniform.

The month-long observance, with eventsplanned at Air Force, Army, Navy andMarine Corps bases around the world andin communities nationwide, highlights thecontributions and sacrifices military familymembers make every day.

President George W. Bush thanked fam-ilies for that service during a visit Oct. 28 toCharleston Air Force Base, S.C.

“As the president of the United States, Iwant to tell you plain and simple,” Bush said,“(that) the American people respect you,they appreciate you and I’ll do everything in

my power to make sure (you) and thosewho wear the uniform have all the supportnecessary to win this war on terror.”

The president emphasized the importantrole military families play in U.S. national de-fense when he introduced Iraqi PrimeMinister Nouri al-Maliki to U.S. troops andtheir families at Fort Belvoir, Va., this summer.

“Mr. Prime Minister, when I speak to ourtroops, I also talk to their loved ones, be-cause you can’t have a strong United Statesmilitary without the support of the militaryfamilies,” Bush told Maliki. “Our troopshave sacrificed, and as they have done so, sohave our military families. And so today wepay respect for the men and women whowear the uniform and their loved ones.We’re proud of you.”

Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of theJoint Chiefs of Staff, expressed a similar sen-

timent Oct. 16 at the “Memorial Concert andTribute to Today’s Heroes” in Worcester, Mass.

“When we go off to combat, our familieswait at home and pray that we’re safe,” Pacetold the audience, which included 400 GoldStar families who lost a family member inmilitary service. “For those of us who are for-tunate enough to return, our families stand inthe back when we receive awards. And whenwe get tired, our families dust us off and putus back again to the fight. Our families servethis country as well as any (veteran).”

Vice President Richard B. Cheney was sostruck by Pace’s words that he echoed themduring a visit to Fort Hood, Texas.

While military families may pretend theyhave nothing to do with their loved ones’success during a deployment, “it is the loveand support of our families that makes allthe difference in the world,” Cheney said.

“I know that Gen. Pace’s words speak for allof you. And I want you to know that ourwhole nation is filled with respect and grat-itude for our military families.”

First lady Laura Bush recognized the con-tributions of the almost 190,000 U.S. childrenwith one or both parents deployed overseas,during a conference this summer in Denver.

“Military kids are resourceful and resilient,but the demands of military life — frequentmoves and school transitions, long-distanceparenting, not to mention the stress ofknowing that Mom or Dad is in harm’s way— present unique difficulties for our troopsand their children,” she said Aug. 4 at theSecond Regional Helping America’s YouthConference. “Military families give so muchto our communities and our country, andAmericans have the obligation to help themin every way that we can.”

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PCS policy could extend officer orders to four years By Staff Sgt. C. Todd Lopez

Air Force Print News

WASHINGTON (AFPN) – Some offi-cers could now spend as many as four yearsat a duty station before getting a new as-signment.

Air Force officials are looking for waysto reduce the number of permanent change-of-station moves for officers, particularlyfor those in the United States.

By extending the average assignmentlength for an officer from three years to fouryears, Air Force officials believe they canreduce the number of yearly officer PCSmoves. Any moves occurring before fouryears primarily would be for professionaldevelopment reasons, said Lt. Gen. Roger A.Brady, deputy chief of staff for manpowerand personnel.

“We don’t necessarily want to movepeople around as quickly as we may havein the past, if there is not a developmentalreason for that,” he said. “And there is a lot

of development that can take place in yourfirst few years of service, wherever you are.”

Brady said for many young officers, lieu-tenants in particular, the greatest professionaldevelopment comes from gaining expertiseand experience at one stable location. Forhigher-ranking officers, professional devel-opment comes from attending schools or bytaking a command position. Real professionaldevelopment, Brady said, does not come fromsimply moving to a new assignment.

“We have always been a force that wantedto develop people, and part of developingpeople is to give them different opportuni-ties,” he said. “But if you are not careful, youcan confuse movement with development.So what we are looking at are policies thatmight create moves that are not necessarilyrelated to development.”

Brady also said that fewer moves for of-ficers will put less stress on their familiesby allowing children to stay in a singleschool for a longer time and by allowing

spouses to find more stable careers. While the change to PCS policy mostly

will affect officers inside the continentalUnited States, it also will affect officers sta-tioned overseas, especially at those assignedto European bases.

“We find that some of our traditionaloverseas assignments ... are perhaps as stableas (in the continental United States,) andso it begs the question as to whether or notyou really need to have that disparity in how

you manage units,” he said. Manning overseas units at higher levels in-

creases PCS moves and the costs associatedwith them. Air Force officials now will bemore amenable to extending officers whowant to stay longer at an overseas tour andwill look closer than they have in the past atofficers who want to shorten their overseastours, Brady said.

Air Force officials have other reasons forlimiting the number of officer PCS moves.One reason is recouping the cost of the movesand applying that funding in other areas.

“We have budgetary issues in a lot ofareas: fighting the global war on terror, highops tempo, ageing aircraft fleets andgrowing manpower costs,” Brady said,adding that more effective management ofofficer moves will better help their profes-sional development and free up funding soit can be applied to winning the war on ter-rorism and to recapitalizing ageing AirForce aircraft.

By Gerry J. GilmoreAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (AFPN) — New iden-tification cards being issued to someDefense Department employees will helpstandardize federal work force identifica-tion and enhance security, according to asenior Department of Defense official.

The new common access card is part ofdepartmental transformation efforts thatharness common business practices tomake the organization more efficient, saidDavid Chu, the undersecretary of defense

for personnel and readiness.“A key element of this new card is it is a

more secure document” than its prede-cessor, Chu said.

The new card, he said, accomplishes threemain objectives: � It makes the identification process more

efficient. � It helps prevent identity theft or fraud. � It better protects personal information,

thus enhancing individual privacy. The department began issuing the new

ID cards Oct. 27. They will be provided to

employees during the next three years asthe old cards reach their expiration dates.

The new card looks similar to the old one,but it features several enhancements, saidMary Dixon, director of the DefenseManpower Data Center in Arlington, Va.For example, the new CAC contains twofingerprints and a digital photograph, shesaid.

Additionally, “we’re going to check tomake sure you’ve had your backgroundchecks before we issue the card,” Dixon said.“That is something we have not done in the

past, but we will be doing this now.” President George W. Bush directed that a

single ID card be developed that’s interop-erable across all federal agencies, Chu said.The Defense Department, he noted, has hadCACs for some years now.

“So, we’re using that foundation as ourstepping stone to reach the president’s goal,”Chu said.

Using one common ID card throughoutthe federal government “builds trust acrossagencies, because there is then just one cre-dential,” Chu said.

New identification cards are more secure than earlier versions

Air Force officials nowwill be more amenableto extending officerswho want to stay longerat an overseas tour.

Lt. Gen. Roger A. Brady, deputy chief of

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Records room changes

The Peterson AFB records room has theability to scan what you need in your UnitPersonnel Record Group and send it back toyou without you coming to the MPF.

You can also request copies through youcommander support staff.

If you personally request copies throughe-mail, please allow five business days. Ifyou request copies through the customersupport staff, please allow three businessdays. E-mail all personal requests for copiesto [email protected].

To expedite walk-in requests at the MPF,sign in at the computers out front and thencome directly to the records section to re-ceive your requested copies — don’t wait tobe called.

The Peterson AFB MPF CustomerService hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Monday through Friday, except for serviceconcerning ID cards and DefenseEnrollment Eligibility Reporting System,which is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The following sections have the policy ofsigning in and coming directly back to thesection: � Records� Awards and decorations � Employments� Promotions � Re-enlistments� Relocations� Evaluations � Training � WAPS testing For the sections listed below, please sign

in and have a seat in the lobby until called.(If you are waiting more than 15 minutes,please see one of the customer service rep-resentatives at the front counter.)� Customer service/DEERS

� Retirements/separations� Survival benefits � Casualty affairs

Brown Bag Series

“Shopping Organic on a Shoestring” ishosting “Affordable Holiday Cooking” from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Airman andFamily Readiness Center, Building 350.Please RSVP by Nov. 27 by calling 556-6141.

Holiday get together

The Single Parent Network is having aholiday get together from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dec. 13 at the base chapel. Call 556-6141or 556-9266 by Dec. 7 to sign up. The groupalso is meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Dec. 6. RSVP no later than Dec. 4.

Readiness classes

All Airmen and Family Readiness pro-grams are open to active duty, DoD-civilianpersonnel, reservist/guardsman, their fam-ilies, and retired members and their families.

For some programs, the spouses of activeduty Air Force members have priority.

Classes are held in the Airman andFamily Readiness Center classroom, 135Dover St., Room 1016, unless otherwisespecified. Call 556-6141 for more informa-tion or to register for classes.

An e-mail can also be sent to [email protected]. Include the name anddate(s) of the program you are interested in,your name, rank, duty phone number, homephone number and organization.

You will be informed whether space isavailable. The IDS Calendar, www.peterson.af.mil under People Helping People/Airman and Family Readiness Center, will

have any changes/updates about the fol-lowing classes.

Going overseas, 8 to 9 a.m., Nov. 9 andDec. 14. Preparing for your overseas desti-nation can enable you and your family tomake living overseas a positive experience.Gaining important must-know informationthat will help you adjust to your new envi-ronment is the key to this process. Topicsinclude: travel, currency, telephones,schools, culture and customs, voltage re-quirements, housing and utilities, and med-ical care. PCS orders are not required.

Smooth move, 9 to 11 a.m., Dec. 14. Thisbriefing is for anyone PCSing from thePeterson Complex in the near future.Moving can be one of the most stressfultimes for you and your family. Learn tomake it better for everyone. Receive tipsfrom the experts: JPPSO, Legal Office,Accounting and Finance, Tricare and theAirman and Family Readiness Center.Spouses are encouraged to attend. PCSorders are not required.

Sponsorship training, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.,Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. This training preparessponsors to meet the needs of the inboundpersonnel and family members being spon-sored. This is required for anyone who hasnot sponsored someone during the last sixmonths and is a recertification class for all.

Bundle for babies, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 6.Expectant active duty personnel/spousesare invited to attend this informational class.Learn about budgeting for a baby, calmingyour baby, coping with stress and other AirForce Aid Society programs. Eligible activeduty families will receive a “baby bundle”(blanket, crib sheet, towel, etc.). Dads areencouraged to attend.

Creditwise, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Dec. 13.Develop a credit spending plan, understand

your credit report and score and learn howto protect against identity theft.

Sleep tight at night investing, 1 to 3 p.m.,Dec. 14. This two-hour seminar will coverinvestment options and strategies for themid-level investor. Get the tools you needto maximize your returns, diversify yourportfolio and allocate your resources to yourbest advantage. This is an intermediate levelinvesting course aimed at investors who al-ready have some investments in place.

Right Start and information fair, 8 a.m.,Nov. 14, 28 and Dec. 12 at the Enlisted Club.Right Start is a half-day workshop intro-ducing arriving personnel and their familymembers to the key personnel and services lo-cated on and off base. The information fair isheld at the conclusion of Right Start, in the ball-room. The fair holds 30 on- and off-baseagencies/organizations who are excited to tellyou all that they offer. Find out what our baseand community have at this one-stop fair.

Employment Services

Employment/TAP services. The four-dayTAP seminar is held monthly at the PetersonAFB Enlisted Club. These seminars coverresume writing, interviewing skills, negoti-ating benefits and salaries, Dress for Success,Veterans Affairs, TriCare and much more.You must have attended the mandatory Pre-Separation Briefing prior to attending TAP.Upcoming TAP Seminar dates are Dec. 4-7.Call 556-6141 to reserve a seat.

Job orientation, 1 to 2 p.m., Dec. 14 and28. This class is for all eligible personnelseeking full- or part-time employment andwho are new to the job market. It gives anoverview of the local market and how theAirman and Family Readiness Center canhelp with job searches. Call 556-6141 to re-serve a seat.

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Airman’s stolen truck is lesson for all Staff Report

21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Editor’s note: A member of Team Peterecently had her truck stolen and wishedto tell her story so others may avoid thesame situation. The member has askednot to be identified.

“Oh my God, someone’s stealing thetruck!”

These are not words anyone wants tohear in the morning. I heard them Oct. 16.

In the time it took my husband to walkfrom the truck to our house entrance andyell to me everything was ready to go andthat the truck was running, the dog barkedand my husband turned to see our pickuppull out of the driveway. The time it tookcould have been measured in seconds.

“The truck is going down the street,”my husband shouted. “Someone’sstealing your truck!”

As soon as this happened I called “On-Star,” a satellite-based tracking systemfor our particular vehicle that would beable to locate the truck from their callcenter. My husband called the ColoradoSprings Police Department.

Thanks to the quick reaction of lawenforcement and the tracking system,our truck was located in 40 minutes.Fortunately, there was no physicaldamage but we lost thousands of dollarsin personal items. I lost my purse, brief-case, gym bag and many other impor-tant items. It took many phone calls tosuspend activities and services.

After our truck was stolen my husbandand I did a little research and we discov-ered this type of theft in becoming more

prevalent. The thieves often target nicerneighborhoods, where people are less sus-pecting. My family is a prime example, wethought we were safe. We had seen thiskind of thing on television but it nevercrossed our minds it could happen to us.

Often the crime happens like this:three people wait in one vehicle downthe street, casing the area and waiting forsomeone to start their car and then goback into the house. Two thieves jumpinto the victim’s car and drive to a prede-termined location to meet up with thegetaway vehicle. By the time they’vereached their destination, the passengerhas bagged everything of any value andthe vehicle is abandoned.

We learned a lot from this experience:never keep anything of importance inyour vehicle; carry the minimum in yourwallet or purse; always be aware of yoursurroundings, even in the safety of yourown yard and know your neighbors.

There are also a few good precautionsjust in case you are a victim of theft. Onething you can do is have a checklist ready.Keep a list of all your bank account andcredit card numbers and telephone num-bers for customer service in a safe, secureplace at home. Make a list of everythingfrom supermarket cards, video rentalcards and any other product in yourwallet, purse, glove compartment andcenter console that could be used to tapinto your identity. Making these lists upnow can keep you from forgetting some-thing immediately after the theft.

After a theft, it is a good idea to havea blank piece of paper and pen ready tokeep track of everything you need to do

and everything you’ve done so far. After my truck was stolen I took a few

steps to minimize the impact the theftwould have on my life and to keep arecord of what had happened. Some of thethings I did right away were: � Reported the incident to the CSPD

and got a case number. � Notified my supervisor. � Called my list of financial institu-

tions and places I had special cards for likesupermarkets, video rental stores and li-braries. � Called my insurance company.

Personal items are usually covered underhomeowner or renter’s insurance, vehicledamage and re-keying is usually coveredunder vehicle insurance. �Called one of the credit bureaus and

had a fraud alert added (calling one willalert the other two). � Because my key ring was stolen, we

changed the house, mail box and trucklocks. Thieves can get your home addressfrom your vehicle registration. �Remember to change the code to the

garage door if the remote was in the car. There is a law in Colorado Springs

against leaving a vehicle unattended andrunning to prevent this kind of crime fromhappening. In our minds having the truckin sight and turning to shout into thehouse was not leaving it unattended, how-ever in the future it is a sure bet that nomatter how cold it gets we will not leave ourcar running in the driveway withoutsomeone in it.

This time we were lucky, we hadn’tloaded our daughter into the car yet —only our things were stolen.

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The current Tricare.osd.mil and Tricareonline.com pages will be replaced with the new Tricare.mil page.

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a different theater than the one advertised... all things that can happen to a regularactive duty member can also happen to amobilized reservist.”

During its activation and deployment,the unit’s “home,” several thousand milesaway from the Front Range, was a trailerwith 30 rooms. Each bedroom was about16 square feet.

The rooms weren’t the only things inminiature. The beds were too small for someof the crew.

At 6-feet, 3-inches tall, Ramirez had tostick his feet between the footboard slats ofthe Army cots.

Their restroom facility wasn’t conve-niently located down the hall. Their“Cadillac” (aka bathroom) was across thecompound.

While work occurred 24 hours a day,seven days a week, the group took advantageof precious downtime, even if it was only afew minutes here and there.

“We would get into daily water balloonfights with the Aussies,” Rife said. “We gota lot better after we got care packages ofwater balloon launchers.”

The friendly competition helped everyonetry to stay cool in temperatures that reached130 degrees.

During some of the downtime, reservistscommunicated with family and friends viae-mail and 15-minute phone calls twice aweek.

Some of the more memorable commu-

nication they received were hand-writtenletters from home. They also got handmadecards and letters from various organizationsand elementary schools across the country.

“Girl Scout Troop 115 from New Yorksent letters,” Lechowit said. “I hinted to themin a response we liked Girl Scout cookiesand they sent us 20 cases.”

Young children showed “blatant inno-cence in their letters,” he said. “One boywrote, ‘Thanks for going to war. I won’t haveto worry about being bombed. Just don’tdie.’ That’s as real as it gets.”

Behind the scenes, Bebow sent person-alized notes to family or friends of eachmember of the 302nd.

“The handwritten notes are something Istarted doing many years ago,” he said.“When you’re a chief, you’re a chief foreveryone. That simply is the way it works.Those families are an integral part of everyaction we took in the desert. If your familyis taken care of, then your focus can be onthe task at hand. The ‘love notes’ are a meansof me letting families know how much weappreciate them. The notes tell them‘thanks’ for their sacrifices. They let themknow the non-classified stuff we are doing,the positive impact their husband/wife ishaving on the mission.”

The focus on letter-writing has shifted togovernment requirements. Since returningto Peterson in October, the 302nd membershave been busy with paperwork and brief-ings for in-processing and demobilization.

“Reservists can, if they wish, go back totheir civilian lives as soon as they are donein-processing,” Simpson said. “Even though

they are technically on leave from the mili-tarily, nothing prevents them from goingback to their civilian jobs. It may be theircivilian job needs them to return as soon asthey get home. However, other reservistsenjoy time off and wait until their active dutyorders expire to return to their civilian jobs.”

Rest, relaxation and seeing family andfriends filled the schedules of many recentlyreturned crew.

“I did a little bit of snowboarding and wascertified in scuba diving,” Ramirez said. “AndI have been able to sleep in a bed that fits.”

Kirst visited friends and family on theEast Coast.

“Having a bathroom within 15 steps”wasn’t the only thing Rife missed. He alsomissed two of three of his daughters’ as wellas his wife’s birthdays and his 18th weddinganniversary.

Rife was able to take leave to make ithome in time for his oldest daughter’s 16thbirthday.

Before the unit was activated, Kirst was a

student at Metropolitan State College inDenver. He will travel and eventually make hisway to California to continue his education.

Lechowit will return to the University ofColorado in Boulder and plans to graduatein May. He is pursuing a career in politics,and ultimately, he aspires to become presi-dent of the United States.

“My crew represented the best thatAmerica has to offer in its people,” Bebowsaid. “They never complained. They pro-duced a flying product both at home sta-tion and deployed that is second to none.

“When we left, I had an electrician thatwent along with me. I watched him eachday become better and better with each job.I watched his self-confidence increase eachday. I knew we were successful when it cametime to return home. I told him that Ineeded an electrician on one of the aircraftto be available in case it had troubles on theway home. I asked him, ‘Do you think youcan handle it?’ Without hesitation, he said,‘yes.’ I knew then we/he had made it.”

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but if previous history serves as an omen,then this particular test should be achieved.

While undergoing evaluations at KirtlandAFB, TacSat-2 would not accept instruc-tions, so the project team requested assis-tance from the MIST, and the WestCoast-based operation successfully com-municated with the spacecraft.

Nevertheless, all pre-flight evaluationshave been completed and the satellite wasshipped to the launch site in October.

“TacSat-2 will directly benefit the troopson the ground,” Peck said. “By demon-strating that it can communicate directlywith the China Lake facility, TacSat-2 can di-rectly talk to any common data link com-

patible ground station across the globe.” TacSat-2 will be propelled into a circular

orbit about 255 miles above the Earth at a 40degree inclination by a Minotaur I launch ve-hicle. The satellite will be released into spacebetween 100,000 and 150,000 feet altitude, andwill share the brief ride into the cosmos withNASA’s GeneSat-1, a 22-pound nanosatellite.

“The trend is toward low-cost systems likeTacSat-2, but that is a philosophical change.The current philosophy is to build highly re-dundant systems to last 10 to 20 years inorbit,” Peck said. “These platforms cost bil-lions of dollars and they are already obsolete(technologically speaking) before their lifetimeexpires in orbit. Now, by flying the mostrecent technology, their lifetime is short, butthey do not become obsolete and the federalgovernment will save a lot of money.”

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Jackson & Tull personnel prepare to rotate the TacSat-2 spacecraft from vertical to horizontal orientation.

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Academy football

Two more home games are scheduledfor the Air Force Academy. Notre Dameis in the stadium Nov. 11 and Utah playsthere Nov. 18. Call the ticket office at 472-1895 to buy tickets or to ask about freetickets for military.

Veterans Day Parade

The annual Veterans Day Parade is at 9a.m. Nov. 11 along Tejon Street. Parkingwill be free for the parade, at meters, in cityparking garages and in the parking garageunder the Antlers Hotel. Call 282-3862or visit www.csvetsparade.org for moreinformation.

Veterans Day ceremony

The annual Veterans Day ceremony isat 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Memorial Park, nearthe Veterans Memorial. The guest speakerwill be Lt. Gen. Eric Findley, CanadianForces.

Missoula Children’s Theatre

“Beauty Lou and the Country Beast”is scheduled for 11 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m.Nov. 11 at the Arts Center Theater, 210 N.Santa Fe, Pueblo. Fifty local children willbe cast and will present the play. Call(719) 295-7222 for tickets.

Flying W Ranch

The Flying W Ranch is having dinnerand a Western show on Fridays andSaturdays in the winter steakhouse throughmid-May. The menu includes steak for $26;or trout, ribs, brisket or chicken for $24.There’s a reduced price for children under

8. Visit www.flyingw.com or call 598-4000.The Flying W is at 3330 Chuckwagon Road.

Theater

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Joseph andthe Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” isat the Pikes Peak Center at 3 and 7 p.m.Nov. 11. Call the Pikes Peak Center boxoffice, 520-SHOW.

Concerts� Brad Paisley and American Idol

winner Carrie Underwood are in concertat 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the World Arena. Call576-2626. Tickets start at $47.� The Who is at the Pepsi Center in

Denver at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Call 520-9090.Tickets start at $52. � Vince Gill is in the Paramount

Theater on the 16th Street Mall in Denverat 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Tickets start at $45,call 520-9090.�Barenaked Ladies is at Magness Arena,

2201 E. Asbury Ave., at the University ofDenver, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Call 520-9090 for tickets, which start at $50.� Anne Murray is at the Pikes Peak

Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 7:30 p.m.Nov. 28. Call 576-2626 for tickets.�The TransSiberian Orchestra presents

a concert at the World Arena at 7:30 p.m.Dec. 13. Call 576-2626 for tickets.�The Lettermen’s Christmas Show is at

the Air Force Academy’s Arnold Hall at7:30 p.m. Dec. 1. Call the box office at634-4497. Tickets start at $15.� Andrea Bocelli presents a concert in

Denver’s Pepsi Center on Dec. 9. Call 520-9090 for tickets, which start at $55.

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Air Force opens Armed Forces tournament strongBy Walt Johnson

CSMNG

For the second game of the 2006 ArmedForces men’s basketball championship, AirForce brought a big, athletic and talent-laden team into the match-up with theArmy — and raced to a 104-91 victory.

During the first game of the tournament,the Marines shocked many by defeating thedefending champions from Navy, 85-81, indouble overtime.

Air Force quickly established its insidedominance as Tysen Pina scored on twothunderous dunk shots on two of the team’sfirst five possessions.

Like the first game, it looked like AirForce would use its height advantage overArmy to secure a victory, but the Army teamshowed that what it lacked in height it morethan made up for with experience and heart.

Army fought hard against Air Forceduring the first half and led 43-41 at thebreak.

The game started to turn Air Force’s wayabout five minutes into the second halfwhen Drew Colon’s quickness could not bematched on the perimeter and the Air Force

inside game became dominant. Air Force slowly pulled away and earned

its first victory of the tournament.After the game, John Bailey, Air Force head

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“This is the best way to start a tournamentwith a win,” Bailey said. “We had a lot of one-on-one mismatches and we took advantage ofthem. We knew we would not be able to getinto our offense so we decided to take advan-tage of the mismatches we had. The key tosuccess for us is our character and our abilityto think the game on the floor. We have ateam that can keep its focus under pressure.”

He said that his players were remindedthat all the teams in the tournament are tal-ented, but the teams that “think” better willhave the advantage.

“We think basketball is 90 percent mentaland we want to put ourselves in a positionmentally that we can take advantage of everypossession we have,” Bailey said. “We’re stilltrying to get our team to think basketball be-cause we feel the team that thinks the bestwill prevail in this tournament.”

Air Force’s Tysen Pina dunks during first half action at the 2006 Armed Forces men’s basketball tournamentat Fort Carson’s Special Events Center on Sunday.

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