Friday, May 4, 2001 Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Vol. 45 No. 18

InsideFrom the top Page 2News Page 3-6GSU Corner Page 5FYI Page 7Sports Page 12

FitnessMay Fitness Monthkicks off

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Visit the Space Observer

online atwww.spaceobserver.com

NewsUSSPACECOMmembers cometogether for first-ever command run

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Peterson AFB hasa new recyclingdrop-off center.

This is a drive-uptype facility thatis fenced in. The

new center islocated behind

Building 1324 onthe corner of Ent

Avenue andGoodfellow

Street.

New recyclingdrop off center

Lending a helping handPhoto by Robb Lingley

Randy Hart, 21st Logistics Support Squadron, works to remodel a home during the annual Rebuilding Together withChristmas in April community volunteer project. Of the 500 volunteers who participated in the event April 28, half wereAir Force members. For the complete story, see page 10-11.

WASHINGTON — Beginningthis month, some military familiesmay have more help putting food onthe table.

Under the National DefenseAuthorization Act for Fiscal 2001,qualifying servicemembers canreceive up to $500 a month with thenew family subsistence supplementalallowance.

The program was designed tohelp families currently on foodstamps, according to Maj. ShannonAverill, chief of Air Force pay andallowances. Although this allowancedoes target those families, all totalforce members may apply.

“Some people who aren’t onfood stamps will qualify,” she said.“Some people who currently receivefood stamps will not qualify.”

A recent survey identifiedabout 1,000 Air Force householdsservice-wide that may qualify for theentitlement. The number is based onhousehold size and combinedincome.

Most participants are expectedto come from overseas installationswhere food stamps are not available,Averill said.

Families on food stamps who

qualify for FSSA will receive amonthly cash allowance equal totheir food stamp amount. Those noton food stamps receive the amountof money required to bring theirincome to 130 percent of the federalpoverty line, not to exceed $500.

“Qualification is based on the(U.S. Department of Agriculture’s)gross monthly income eligibility lim-its based on household size,” Averillsaid. “However, unlike qualifying forfood stamps, the FSSA includeshousing allowances in the equation.”

Also included in determiningincome eligibility are basicallowance for subsistence or cashequivalents for those living in gov-ernment housing, and all bonuses,special and incentive pays.

The overseas cost-of-livingallowance, stateside COLA, familyseparation housing allowance, cloth-ing allowances, and all travel- andtransportation-related allowancesand entitlements will not be includedin gross income.

To apply for this nontaxableallowance, people must fill out anapplication and supply detailedinformation on household size andincome to their commander.

Averill said applications can be

By Staff Sgt. Amy ParrAir Force Print News

New allowance gives someairmen more money for food

Good luck to 21stSW Warriors at

Guardian Challenge

5th SpaceSurveillanceSquadron: Capt.Bruce Krapovicky,Staff Sgt. KevinMoser, Staff Sgt.Jeremy Bair, Staff Sgt.Steve Lyon, and Tech.Sgt. Collin Mahoney721st Communications Squadron:Staff Sgt. Michael J. McAfee,Senior Airman Richard C. Barnes 21st Services Squadron: Airman1st Class Frank Collins, SeniorAirman Renee MarvelRAF Fylingdales: CorporalGraeme Addison, Corparal RoyMorris, Flight Sergeant Ian Watkin,Flight Lieutenant Bruce McGrath,Sergeant "Steve" Donoghue20th Space SurveillanceSquadron: Senior Airman TheresaHardy, 2nd Lt. Jen Olson, andAirman 1st Class Julian WhiteSecurity Forces: Master Sgt.Francis Stordalen, Senior AirmanGregory Wakeham, Airman 1stClass Kenneth Conkright, Tech.Sgt. Timothy Winfree, Staff Sgt.Jeramy White, Airman 1st ClassRocky Laprade.

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at the same time, she said many peopleapproved for FSSA will no longer be eligibleto receive reduced amounts for food stamps.

The FSSA may also affect household par-ticipation in the subsidized school lunch pro-gram, the Women, Infant and Children pro-gram, income-based day care programs andearned income tax credit.

More information and applications forFSSA can be found on the Air ForceCrossroads Web site at www.afcrossroads.com

It’s time for Team 21 to show the rest of the command that we are the best at what we do.It’s time for Guardian Challenge.

Guardian Challenge is the Air Force Space Command competition, which matches the best-of-the-best space and missile warfighters and our security forces, services and communications per-sonnel against each other. It captures the essence of competition as the teams are evaluated per-forming their mission. And, it is the only peacetime opportunity for Air Force space and missileteams to fully demonstrate the effectiveness of their training and procedures in a very competitiveenvironment.

For the last few months men and women around our wing have been training and honingtheir abilities. I have met with many of our Team 21 representatives and I have witnessed theirintense training environments. I can honestly say, from security forces to the chefs, from the com-munications experts to our operators, they are ready to do battle and bring home the AldridgeTrophy.

On Sunday morning, at 7 a.m. at the enlisted club, we will have a send off breakfast. The

whole 21st Space Wing team will be there, as will our famed mascot, Iron Mike. I encourage every-one to come out, have some breakfast and wish our Team 21 Guardian Challenge members a heartygood luck as they head to Vandenburg AFB.

Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler21st Space Wing commander

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 20012 From the top

Action line

The Action Line(556-7777 or byfax: 556-7848) isyour direct link tome. It provides anavenue for you tovoice concerns overunsolved problems,share good ideas orprovide some con-structive criticism.

As a reminder,the Action Line is nota replacement forusing your chain of command. Action Linescan help make the Peterson Complex andthe wing a better place to live and work.

I have questions about out-processing frombase housing. Are replacing carpet and repainting, aftersomeone has lived in housing for three or four years,considered normal maintenance? Why is a militarymember, who doesn’t get BAH being charged for

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Brig. Gen. Bob Kehler

Message from the 21stMessage from the 21stSpace WSpace W ing commandering commander

Submitting Action Lines

I’m calling regarding the vehicles on base,such as John Deere tractors, which drive on the roads

Thank you for your inquiry. Residents areexpected to treat on-base quarters as if they were theirown and are liable for damage to any unit or its fur-nishings. A carpet is expected to last seven years, soif it must be replaced before that, the resident ischarged a pro-rated amount. We paint the interior dur-ing change-of-occupancy maintenance and the cost isnot charged to the resident unless there are extenuatingcircumstances. Residents who don’t agree that theyare responsible for damages can address this with thehousing flight, which can initiate a report of survey(allowing an unbiased individual to review the situa-tion and make a determination of liability). Securitydeposits would eliminate some of the problems facedin collecting damage costs, but this would create anenormous bookkeeping effort on the part of the AirForce. The current method is effective, and each resi-dent is held responsible for damages they and/or theirfamily or guests cause the unit. If you have morequestions, please contact Carl Patty at 556-7947 orDan Uresti at 556-7761 in the housing flight.

Thank you for your question. All contractorsworking on base are required, by clauses in their con-tracts, to provide insurance for all their operations onbase. These requirements apply to their vehicles,equipment, tools, materials and employees. So, if anaccident were to occur between a POV/GOV and acontractor’s equipment, there is insurance to coverthe contractor’s liability. But you’re right, thosesmall vehicles present a safety concern for basemotorists. As a result of your call I asked our safetypeople to take another look at this concern. Thanksagain for calling. If you have any other questions,please call Dan Yocum, 21st Civil EngineerSquadron, at 556-1833.

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replacement of these items? Is there a limit to what theycan charge for replacement? Why isn’t there a securitydeposit set up for something like this? Thank you.

and are not considered passenger vehicles. Theyaren’t licensed for use on public roads. Are the oper-ators insured in case there is an accident with a POVor another government vehicle? Thank you.

Questions and answersfrom town meeting

completed online and e-mailed directly to com-manders. However, applicants must provide allother information in person.

If approved, people must recertify annual-ly, when promoted, when household incomeincreases, when household size changes andwhen making a permanent change-of-stationmove.

Once a commander approves someone forFSSA, the paperwork goes to the local financeoffice and the allowance shows up in the mem-ber’s pay. Because commanders are theapproval authorities, Averill said many wouldalso require people to attend family supportcenter financial management classes.

“It’s important for families to weigh alltheir options,” Averill said. Although people arepermitted to collect the FSSA and food stamps

Several issues were addressed during the April 23town meeting, held for base housing residents, thatrequired additional research. Two of those issues includ-ed base housing lawn care and housing laundry facili-ties.

Lawn careLawn care is a common interest among base hous-

ing residents, some of whom wanted to know how to gettheir lawns aerated. While the subject was under discus-sion, additional areas such as weed control, fertilizationand water conservation arose. The commander has pro-vided the following information for those interested inthose issues.

Lawn aeration: The grounds maintenance contrac-tor aerates lawns at vacant quarters during the growingseason. Residents who want their lawns aerated canschedule an appointment by calling Phil McDonald at556-4814, or Lorraine Mowery at 556-4177.

Weed control and fertilizer: The grounds mainte-nance contractor applied weed control and fertilizer tofamily housing lawns in April. The contractor willapply additional weed control in September and will fer-tilize again in June and August. The contractor providesindividual notices to each house seven days before appli-cation, again 24 hours before application, and providespost-application notices as well.

Water conservation. Water is a precious commodi-ty, especially in Colorado. We must conserve this limit-ed resource to protect our future needs. Watering prac-tices in housing are of special concern — not just howmuch water is being used, but whether it is being usedwisely. To achieve a green lawn and conserve water,follow the guidance in the housing brochure.

Laundry facilitiesOne resident brought up a problem that affected

many. The clothes dryer exterior vent was sharedbetween more than one unit. The result was that neitherresident was able to dry clothing in a reasonable periodof time.

Having contacted the appropriate points of contact,the commander has provided the following information:The quality assurance personnel and maintenance con-tractor evaluated the situation and determined that eachunit in the four-plex in question required a separate exte-rior dryer vent in order to resolve this problem. Work isunderway to fix the situation and residents with similarproblems are asked to call Carl Patty at 556-7947 or DanUresti at 556-7761, at the housing flight, for assistance.

––– FOOD, From Page 1Qualification is based on the USDA’sgross monthly income eligibility limitsbased on household size. However,unlike qualifying for food stamps, theFSSA includes housing allowances inthe equation.

– Maj. Shannon Averill

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 2001 3News

Published by the Gazette, 30 S. Prospect Street, Box 1779, ColoradoSprings, 80901, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with the 21st Space Wing. This commercial enterpriseAir Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. militaryservices. Contents of the Space Observer are not necessarily the official views of,or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or theDepartment of the Air Force.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or sup-plements, does not constitute endorsement by DOD, the Department of the AirForce or the Gazette, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertisedin this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physicalhandicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user orpatron.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 21st Space WingPublic Affairs Office, 775 Loring Ave., Suite 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. All photographs are Air Force photographs unless otherwise indicated.

The Space Observer is published every Friday. For advertising inquiries , callthe Gazette, (719) 636-0325 for display ads, and 476-1663 for classified ads.

Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI,Attn: Space Observer, 775 Loring Ave., Ste. 218, Peterson AFB, Colo., 80914-1294. Deadline for submission is 4:30 p.m. the Wednesday one week before pub-lication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted will be edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and theAssociated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual. For details, call the editor at (719)556-7846 or DSN 834-7846.

21st Space Wing CommanderBrig. Gen. Bob Kehler

Chief of Public AffairsCapt. Brenda Campbell

SuperintendentMaster Sgt. D.K. Grant

EditorAirman 1st Class Shane Sharp

Staff WriterSenior Airman Melanie Epperson

Space Observer

WASHINGTON —President George W. Bush hasannounced his intention tonominate James G. Roche toserve as the next secretary ofthe Air Force.

Roche is currently corpo-rate vice president and presi-dent of the Electric Sensors andSystems Sector of the NorthropGrumman Corporation. He hasserved with NorthropGrumman since 1984.

Before joining the privatesector, Roche served as demo-cratic staff director for the U.S.Senate Committee on ArmedServices, 1983-1984, and at theState Department as principaldeputy director of the policy

planning staff.He was a senior profes-

sional staff member of theSenate Select Committee onIntelligence, 1979-1981, andassistant director of the officeof net assessment in the officeof the secretary of defense,1975-1979.

Roche, a 23-year veteranof the U.S. Navy, received anundergraduate degree from theIllinois Institute of Technology,a master’s degree from theU.S. Naval PostgraduateSchool and a doctorate fromHarvard Graduate School ofBusiness.

(Courtesy of Air ForcePrint News)

President to nominate Navy vet for SECAF

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — TheAir Force has released the chronic critical skills list for 2001.

This list is designed to help reduce shortages of staff,technical and master sergeants in certain sortie-generatingand readiness-related skills by giving airmen eligible forpromotion to those grades a promotion advantage.

Specifically, people serving in chronic critical skillsare promoted higher than the Air Force average. Forexample, if the Air Force average for a particular promo-tion cycle is 15 percent, then people in chronic criticalskills are promoted at an 18 percent rate.

An Air Force specialty code is placed on the listwhen the skill’s manning is below, and projected to remainbelow, 90 percent. Once placed on the chronic criticalskills list, an Air Force specialty remains on the list for aminimum of two years or until NCO manning for the spe-cialty is above 95 percent.

The current list will be in effect for the calendar 2001staff, technical and master sergeant promotion cycles andconsists of the following Air Force Specialty Codes:

— 1A2X1, aircraft loadmaster— 1A3X1, airborne communications systems— 1A4X1X, airborne battle management systems— 1C0X1, airfield management— 1C1X1, air traffic control— 1C2X1, combat control— 1C3X1, command post— 1C4X1, tactical air command and control— 1C5X1X, aerospace control and warning system;— 1N0X1, intelligence applications— 1N1X1, intelligence imagery analysis— 1N3XXX, intelligence crypto linguists (all linguists)— 1A8x1X, airborne cryptologic linguists are consid-

ered as 1N3XXX for promotion cycle 01E for staffs throughmaster sergeants

— 1N4X1, signals intelligence analysis— 1N5X1, electronic signals intelligence exploitation — 1T2X1, pararescue— 1W0X1X, weather— 2A1X4, airborne surveillance radar systems— 2A5X3X, integrated avionics systems — 2A6X3, aircrew egress systems

Chronic critical skills list released

BriefsPeterson Boulevard paving

The final phase of Peterson Boulevardimprovement, consisting of milling and pavingoperations, begins Monday. The street will beresurfaced, beginning 200 feet north of the maingate and extending south to the intersection ofPeterson Boulevard and Paine Street. The phaseshould take six days to complete, depending uponweather conditions. Two days are needed formilling and four days for paving. The Contractorwill only close one lane at any given time to com-plete the milling and/or paving work. The golfcourse parking lot will also be resurfaced this week.Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo, May 5, commemorates thebattle of Puebla in 1862 in which Mexican troopsdefeated French invaders, symbolizing Mexicanunity and patriotism. There is a Cinco de Mayo cel-ebration Saturday, 8-10 p.m., at the enlisted club.The event is sponsored by the Peterson HispanicHeritage Committee and is free to all who wish toattend. Attendees must be 18 years or older. James G. Roche

Above: The Aragon DiningFacility sports its new look afterthe completion of recentupgrades.Left: Col. Michael Selva, 21stSupport Group commander,Senior Airman Melissa Limerick(left), 50th Space WIng airman ofthe year, and Senior AirmanLeeann Powers, 21st Space Wingairman of the year, cut the ribbon,marking the re-opening of theAragon Dining Facility May 1.

Photo by Rob Bussard

Photo by Airman 1st Class Shane Sharp

New and improved

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 20014 News

The weather was perfect for more than 390United States Space Command military and civilianrunners who participated in the first USSPACE-COM command run.

Runners formed at 6 a.m. April 27 on theparade grounds adjacent to the USSPACECOMheadquarters building for the voluntary 2.2-mile run

around Peterson Air Force Base. After warm-ups and stretches, Army Lt. Gen.

Edward G. Anderson, deputy commander in chief,USSPACECOM, led the eight-platoon formationrun, which was complete with guidon bearers andcadence calls.

The run ended shortly after 7, back at theparade field. The run, intended to promote esprit decorps at USSPACECOM, is expected to become aquarterly event.

U.S. Space Command run builds esprit de corpsBy Petty Officer 1st Class Beverly AllenNORAD/USSPACECOM Public Affairs

Members of U.S. Space Command run down Peterson Boulevard April 27 during USSPACECOM’s firstever command run. More than 390 runners participated in the event.

Photo by Eugene Chavez

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE,Texas — The calendar 2001A captain judgeadvocate general, medical service corps, bio-medical sciences corps and nurse corps boardsselected 263 lieutenants for promotion to cap-tain April 26.

Two members of the 21st Space Wingwere among those selected for promotion.

Donald H. Burris Jr., 821st MedicalSquadron, and Roberto Ramirez, 21 SpaceWing, are two of the 263 who will pin on cap-tain in the near future.

The entire list is posted on the Air ForcePersonnel Center home page. Select “officer”and then “promotions” to reach the list.

The captain’s board convened here March5-9 and considered 265 officers for promotion.The results of the 2001 boards are as follows:

JAG — 21 selected from 21 considered;NC — 133 selected from 134 considered

for a 99.3-percent select rate;MSC — 48 selected from 48 considered;

andBSC — 61 selected from 61 considered.No promotion selections were made below

or above the promotion zone. (Courtesy of AFPC News Service)

Air Force announcesselections to captain

21st Space Wing

GSUC o r n e r

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 2001 5News

Wing commander visits 20thSpace Surveillance Squadron

20th Space Surveillance Squadron,Eglin Air Force Base,

Florida

Photos by Lois T. Foy

Jim Airaghi, a radar maintenance supervisor, explains the control board to Brig. Gen. BobKehler, 21st Space Wing commander, during a recent visit to the 20th Space SurveillanceSquadron. The control board uses a system of lights to identify and pinpoint any mainte-nance problem areas with the 20th SPSS radar.

B. T. Knudsen explains the motor control center to Kehler. Thecenter controls the power supply to the radar used at the 20thSPSS.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 20016 News

The 21st Space Wing legal office recentlyannounced the court-martial and Article 15 actions forFebruary and March.

COURTS-MARTIALAn airman assigned to 821st Security Forces

Squadron, located at Buckley AFB, was tried by gen-eral court-martial for violation of two specificationsof Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice,wrongful use of a controlled substance (Ecstasy andLSD), and two specifications of wrongful introduc-tion of a controlled substance (Ecstasy and marijuana)onto a military installation. The accused was alsocharged with six specifications of Article 121 (larcenyfrom dormitory residents), one charge of Article 81,conspiracy, three specifications of Article 129, burgla-ry, and one charge of Article 130, unlawful entry. Theaccused was found guilty of all charges and specifica-tions. The court, consisting of both officers andenlisted members, sentenced the member to be con-fined for three years, total forfeiture of all pay andallowances, reduction to airman basic, and a bad con-duct discharge.

An airmanbasic assigned tothe 821st SFS wastried by generalcourt-martial forviolation of Article86, absent withoutleave, Article 128,assault, and Article134, drunk and dis-orderly. Theaccused was foundguilty of AWOLand assault but wasfound not-guilty ofbeing drunk anddisorderly. Themember received afine of $750 and 30days confinement.The memberreceived 110 dayspre-trial confine-ment credit, so no

further confinement will be served.ARTICLE 15sA staff sergeant assigned to the 21st Operations

Support Squadron received an Article 15 for violationof Article 134, UCMJ, indecent language. The mem-ber received a suspended reduction to the rank of sen-ior airman, forfeiture of $100 and a reprimand.

A technical sergeant assigned to the 821st SFSreceived an Article 15 for violation of Article 92,UCMJ, dereliction of duty (failure to follow proce-dures during a squadron recall). The memberreceived a suspended reduction to the rank of staff ser-geant, suspended forfeiture of $1,003 a month for twomonths and a reprimand.

A technical sergeant assigned to the 13th AirSupport Operations Squadron received an Article 15for violation of Article 92, UCMJ, dereliction of duty(misuse of government travel card). The memberreceived a suspended reduction to the rank of staff ser-geant and forfeiture of $150 pay per month for twomonths.

An airman assigned to the 721st Civil EngineerSquadron received an Article 15 for violation ofArticle 92, UCMJ, dereliction of duty (failure torefrain from operating POV as ordered) and threespecifications of Article 86 UCMJ, fail to go. Themember received a suspended reduction to the rank ofairman basic, 30 days restriction and forfeiture of$100 pay per month for two months.

A staff sergeant assigned to the 21stCommunications Squadron received an Article 15 forviolation of Article 92, UCMJ, violation of a lawfulgeneral regulation (storing pornography on govern-ment computer). The member received a suspendedreduction to the rank of senior airman, 30 days extraduty, forfeiture of $400 pay per month for two monthsand a reprimand.

An airman first class assigned to the 21stServices Squadron received an Article 15 for violationof Article 86, UCMJ, fail to go, and Article 107,UCMJ, false official statement. The member receiveda suspended reduction to the rank of airman and 30days extra duty.

An airman assigned to the 566th InformationOperations Squadron received an Article 15 for viola-tion of Article 112a, UCMJ, wrongful use of a con-

trolled substance (Ecstasy). The member received areduction to the rank of airman basic, forfeiture of$591 and a reprimand.

An airman first class assigned to the 821st SFSreceived an Article 15 for violation of Article 92,UCMJ, dereliction of duty (unauthorized drawing ofweapon). The member received a reduction to therank of airman, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

An airman assigned to the 821st SFS received anArticle 15 for violation of Article 92, UCMJ, violationof a lawful general regulation (pornography on a gov-ernment computer). The member received a reductionto the rank of airman basic.

An airman assigned to the 2nd Space WarningSquadron received an Article 15 for two specifica-tions of violation of Article 86, UCMJ, fail to go, andviolation of Article 92, dereliction of duty (sleepingon duty). The member received a reduction to therank of airman basic, 30 days extra duty and 30 daysrestriction.

An airman first class assigned to the 821st SFSreceived an Article 15 for violation of Article 112a,UCMJ, wrongful use of a controlled substance (mari-juana). The member received a reduction to the rankof airman basic.

An airman first class assigned to the 821st SFSreceived an Article 15 for violation of Article 112a,UCMJ, wrongful use of a controlled substance (mari-juana). The member received a reduction to the rankof airman basic.

A senior airman assigned to the 821st SFSreceived an Article 15 for violation of Article 86,UCMJ, fail to go, and violation of Article 134, UCMJ,overindulgence of liquor or drugs as to affect per-formance of duties. The member received a suspend-ed reduction to the rank of airman first class, forfei-ture of $592 pay per month for two months, suspend-ed forfeiture of $100 pay per month for two monthsand a reprimand.

An airman first class assigned to the 13th ASOSreceived an Article 15 for violation of Article 92,UCMJ, dereliction of duty (misuse of governmentvisa card), and violation of Article 86, UCMJ, absencefrom unit. The member received a reduction to therank of airman basic.

(Courtesy 21st SW legal office)

Spotlight on justice: Legal releases February, Marchcourts-martial, Articles 15

21Net offers new courses to support computertraining for all base network users. A team of professionalinstructors teach beginning to advanced courses in Word,Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, FrontPage, Projectand Remedy POC training. Classes are offered monthlyin the Hartinger Building (Headquarters AFSPC Building 1).

To register for courses or for course outlines go toPeteCentral, select “training” and then “21Net classes.”For more information e-mail Training@Peterson.af.mil orcall the 21Net Help Desk at 556-4145.Class listWord 97 Level 1Word 97 Level 2Word 97 AdvancedExcel 97 WorksheetsExcel 97 Charting and Organizing DataExcel 97 AdvancedAccess 97 Level 1Access 97 Level 2Access 97 AdvancedPowerPoint 97 IntroductionPowerPoint 97 AdvancedOutlook 98 Level 1Outlook 98 Level 2Project 98 Creating a ProjectProject 98 Managing a ProjectFrontPage 2000 IntroductionIntro to 21NetRemedy POC

21Net offers software classes

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 2001 7For your information

CLASSES: Classes are conducted in the familysupport center classroom, 135 Dover Street, Building350, Room 1016 (unless otherwise specified).Registration is required for all classes. To register, callor stop by the center.

GOING OVERSEAS: Information on travel,phones, currency and voltage requirements are just afew of the subjects that will beaddressed in this class sched-uled for Wednesday, 8-9 a.m.This program helpsfamilies deal with anew language, customs,and lifestyle when preparing to move to a foreigncountry.

SMOOTH MOVE SUMMARY: A summaryof useful information and handouts from relocationagencies are provided in this class scheduled forWednesday, 9-9:30 a.m. It is intended to provideinformation for spouses who did not attend the one-stop outprocessing briefing.

APPLYING FOR FEDERAL CIVILIANSERVICE: A representative from the civilian per-sonnel office will provide tips on how to correctly fillout resumes for civil service jobs Wednesday, 11:30a.m.-12:30 p.m.

SPONSORSHIP TRAINING: Weekly spon-sorship classes are held Tuesdays, 7:30-8:45 a.m.Classes cover sponsor responsibilities, relocationresources and the effect sponsorship has on the mis-sion. Training is required for sponsors.

JOB ORIENTATION: Job orientation classesare scheduled for Thursday, May 24 and 31, 1-2:30p.m. This class gives a brief overview of informationon the local job market and how the family supportcenter can help with job searching.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: To reviewa list of volunteer opportunities from District 11schools, contact Larry Land at 556-9268.

Family Support CenterFamily Support Center556-6141

Enlisted ClubEnlisted Club556-4194

Officers’ ClubOfficers’ Club556-4181

Civilian Personnel FlightCivilian Personnel Flight556-4775

MiscellaneousMiscellaneous

Military Personnel Flight Military Personnel Flight 556-7377

TELEPHONE DIALING PLAN: PetersonAir Force Base will be changing to the DoD stan-dardized telephone-dialing plan. Beginning May 19,to reach an off-base number dial 99 and then the theseven digit phone number. To reach long-distancenumbers, dial 98 and then one, the area code, andseven digit phone number. To reach a DSN number,dial 94 and then the seven digit phone number.Emergency numbers will not be affected.

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIRFORCE STATION PICINIC: Theannual CMAFS picnic and thegrand re-opening ofMountain Man Park isscheduled for May 18, 11a.m. There will be freefood, beverages andsports activities for Cheyenne Mountain members andtheir families. Contact Senior Master Sgt. Tony Uenoat 474-3537 or Tech. Sgt. Christine Pinkney at 474-3312 for more information.

PETERSON OFFICERS’ WIVES CLUB:The POWC board induction and white dinner will beheld Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., in the officers’ club partyroom. For information and to RSVP, call MirandaSherman at 264-6735.

21st MSS CLOSED JUNE 1: The 21st MissionSupport Squadron will be closed starting at noon June1 for an official function. This closure includes thecommander's support staff (orderly room), CivilianPersonnel Flight, Military Personnel Flight, FamilySupport Center, Education Human Resource Flight,Education Center and First Term Airmen's Center.Those individuals needing ID cards or DEERS enroll-ment can obtain these services at the Air ForceAcademy (Building 5136), Fort Carson (Building1118) and Schriever Air Force Base (Building 210).

RED CROSS CLASSES: The Red Crossoffers the following classes at Building 350. AdultCPR May 15 and 25, 6-9 p.m. Child and infant CPRMay 17, 6-9 p.m. Babysitter Training May 12 and 19,9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Karen Ellis at 556-9201 for moreinformation.

MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATIONDAY: Celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Dayand enjoy some special treatment at the annual VanityFair Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Hillside CommunityCenter (Corner of Fountain and Institute). The VanityFair is free and open to all military spouses. Spousescan enjoy a day of complimentary pampering, hair-cuts, massages, manicures and much more. No reser-vations needed. Presented in partnership by Peterson,Schriever, and USAFA family support centers, Ft.Carson ACS and the Armed Services YMCA.

New Items New Items

MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET: A Mother’s Daybuffet featuring prime rib, poached salmon, breakfastitems and much more will be served May 13. Seatingtimes are 10 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.Reservations only. Call 574-4100 for reservations.

FITNESS MONTH LUNCH: The fitnessmonth lunch Monday through May 11 features turkeyon rye. Get points on your fitness month participationcard for eating the fitness month lunch feature.

MOTHER’S DAY BUFFET: A Mother’s Daybuffet featuring roast beef, baked cod, breakfast itemsand much more will be served May 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Mothers receive a $2 discount. Reservationsrequired. Call the enlisted club to make reservations.

MAGIC SHOW: The 4th Annual ColoradoSpring’s Stars of Magic Show is

tonight, 7 p.m., at the PAFBauditorium. The magical

extravaganza features 11 ofColorado Springs’ topprofessional magiciansperforming on stage andadditional magicians per-

forming in the audiencebefore the show and during intermission. Pre-showentertainment begins at 6 p.m. with strolling magi-cians from the Pikes Peak Prestidigitators Assembly170 and Society of Young Magicians Assembly 103entertaining the audience. A prize drawing will beheld during intermission. Admission is $5 for adultsand $3 for children age 3-12. Tickets will be avail-able at the door.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE LODGINGFURNITURE SALE: The PAFB lodging facility isgetting new furniture. All active-duty military, DoDcivilians, retirees and military family members are

DIRECTORATE OF CIVILIAN PERSON-NEL OPERATIONS CENTER CLOSED MAY11: The Directorate of Civilian Personnel OperationsCenter, Randolph Air Force Base, will be closed May11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for an official function. Benefitsand Entitlements Service Team (BEST) counselorsand Recruitment Call Center representatives will beunavailable. The automated phone and web systemwill be available to all employees to obtain generalinformation, personal information, and conduct bene-fit transactions not requiring the assistance of a coun-selor. Employees will not be able to transfer to acounselor during the this time. Call BeverlySagapolutele, Peterson BEST liaison, at 556-7073 formore information.

ATTENTION COLONELS & COLONELSELECTS: The Air ForceColonel Matters officeannounces the projected vacan-cies and application proceduresfor summer 2002 AFROTC detachmentCommander/Professor of Aerospace Studies posi-tions May 15. Application packages are due July 15.For additional information, refer to the AFCMO Website: www.colonels.hq.af.milor contact MPF cus-tomer service at 556-7377 and ask for bulletin 10.

NEW HOURS OF OPERATION: Walk-inhours for all work centers other than customer service(promotions, evaluations, separations, etc.) is from 10a.m.-4 p.m. The hours from 8-10 a.m. will bereserved for customers with appointments only. Thecustomer service counter will continue to remainopen from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

DEERS SERVICE AND IDENTIFICATIONCARDS: Due to office remodeling, the MPF cus-tomer service will not produce ID cards or anyDEERs inquiries or updates today. Normal servicesare scheduled to resume Monday.

eligible to buy the used furniture (limit three of eachitem per family). Living room and bedroom sets willbe available for purchase, while supplies last, todayand tomorrow, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the lodgingfacility located on the corner of Stewart Avenue andMitchell Street. Items purchased must be removedthe same day. No refunds or exchanges.

SUICIDE PREVENTION: The annual sui-cide prevention and violence in the workplace brief-ings are scheduled for May 14-18, 8:30 a.m. and 3:30p.m. at the PAFB auditorium. The mandatory brief-ings will be conducted by Life Skills Center person-nel.

FREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST:enlisted and officers’ club members can receive afree continental breakfast every Monday in May.For club membership information, call the enlistedclub or the officers’ club.

STUDY GUIDE MATERIALS: Commercialstudy guide software is no longer allowed on govern-ment computers for any reason and must be removed.Any waivers granted in the past are rescinded. Also,commercial study guides may not be purchased withgovernment funds. If you have any questions, contactthe test management section, Headquarters Air ForcePersonnel Center, at DSN 665-2265.

CLEP/DANTES STUDY MATERIAL: ThePeterson Air Force Base library has multiple copies ofthe latest study guides for CLEP and Dantes testsoffered at the base education center. The books havea three-week checkout limit and the videos have a oneweek limit. Renewal of CLEP and Dantes materialsis not allowed. A copy of each study guide is alsoavailable in the reference section.

MUSEUM CLOSURES: Access to the staticdisplay planes near the Peterson museum is closeduntil May 15. The area is considered a hard hat areauntil then. The museum is also closed for work that

NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK: Bring in yourfamily photo to put on a mug and save 50 percent atthe Express Shop. Call 556-1732 for details.

MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL: Surprise momwith her child’s photo on a mug and get 10 percent offand a free balloon.

Community Activities CenterCommunity Activities Center556-7671

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 20018

By Airman 1st Class Karmann-Monique Tovar11th Space Warning Squadron

Properly maintaining a home can be a challenge for anyhomeowner. For low-income homeowners, especially the dis-abled and elderly, properly maintaining a home may be animpossible task. This is where “Rebuilding Together withChristmas in April” comes in handy. “Rebuilding Together” isa non-profit, non-religious, private organization uniting peo-ple from every walk of life in a one-day effort to repair andrehabilitate low-income homeowners’ homes.

To support the effort, the 11th Space Warning Squadron,21st Operations Support Squadron, 21st Logistics SupportSquadron and 21st Contracting Squadron and their familymembers came together Saturday. Coordinated by SeniorAirman Steve Teeple, Tech. Sgt. Marc Levesque and Capt.Guin Reynolds, the volunteers provided enough manpower torepair three of the toughest homes included in the project. Inaddition, Reynold’s and Levesque’s teams worked on otherhomes April 21.

Work included repairing leaky plumbing fix-tures; painting and plastering the walls; installingnew linoleum, carpet and doors; repairing theroof, and planting flowers and other yard work. Inaddition to home repair deadbolts and smokealarms were installed.

“I love the idea of the squadron participatingwith Rebuilding Together because it was some-thing different. It brought everyone together as ateam,” said Master Sgt. Dan Voss, 11th SWS firstsergeant. This year “Rebuilding Together withChristmas in April” supported 32 homes in theColorado Springs area, helping with everythingfrom minor work to major repairs. Of the 500volunteers working Saturday, half were Air Forcemembers. Members of the 11th SWS alone put inmore than 300 man-hours to bring two homes upto a safe standard.

“The 11th Space Warning Squadron has afine reputation for helping around the community.This is a chance to help those less fortunate thanourselves,” said Lt. Col. Stephen Griffin, 11thSWS commander. “The men and women of thissquadron have proved time-and-again that they

are willing to lenda helping hand,and I am proud toserve with suchdedicated andtrustworthy youngfolks.”

The event, orig-inally called“Christmas inApril” has existedsince 1976, with representation in the Springs since 1996.

The program is a year-round effort, according toLevesque, who works several weekends throughout the year.

The April push focuses on many homes at once, but peo-ple need help all year, according to Reynolds, who also worksyear-round.

For information on the program or to volunteer, contactJim Temmerman at 641-1880.

USAF volunteersoffer gift of time

“Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April” volunteers fromPeterson AFB, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Schriever AFB andCheyenne Mountain worked on dozens of homes last month, includingthe one pictured at the top of the page. Work included window replace-ment, sash and door frame repair, and bathroom tile and grout work.

Photos by Robb Lingley

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Remodeling and repair tasks accomplishedby Peterson volunteers during the“Rebuilding Together with Christmas inApril” project also included framing walls inpreparation to hang new sheetrock, safety-proofing old trim, prepping new door trim,and hanging new doors.

Hundreds of Air Force volunteerssupported “Rebuilding Togetherwith Christmas in April”, includ-ing members from the 21st LSS,21st OSS, 21st CONS, and 11thSWS. PAFB volunteers whoworked on the house picturedincluded Marc Levesque, GuinReynolds, Lena Williams,Christine Guzetta, GeneFerguson, Kevin Wagner, SteveReiman, Paul Moore, Randy Hart,Allen Carpenter, Mari Carpenter,Sireyda Espindola, Michelle Lutzand John Clack, and others whodropped by to lend a hand. SAFBvolunteers included CatherineAmick, Alissa Aney, KevinBalcom, Cynthia Bass, ChuckBilbey, Trevor Blake, Jake Boone,Lamar Boyd, Michael Bracchi,Ezra Dack, Chris Danford, S.L.Davis, Erik Franze, Earl Kellner,Chuck Madalone, Robert Peel,Rick Rogers, Malcom Sherbine,Amy Shoemaker, Jim Smith,Steve Teeple, Greg Thompson,Karmann-Monique Tovar, DanWhite, Glenn Wooten, HeatherYates, Joe Johnson, Brad Shirley,Chris Bailey and Rob Roberts.

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 200110

Who’s the greatest potential threat to information assur-ance?

The insider. Anyone who has authorized access - either physical or elec-

tronic - to information and infrastructure resources is an insider.And it’s the insider who’s in the strongest position to cause harmto our information systems.

Throughout history, significant problems have been createdby insiders, whether acting as agents of an enemy government orsimply as disgruntled employees with an ax to grind. In any case,their authorized access to information, the trust placed in them bytheir superiors, and their first-hand knowledge of asset value lendparticular gravity to the damage they can do.

Never has this been more true than now. Why? Because intoday’s high-tech workplace, enormous processing power andinterconnected information systems have become commonlyavailable. This enables the insider to access, correlate and associ-ate more information from a greater number of informationsources than ever before.

Insiders have the capability to disrupt interconnected infor-mation systems, to deny the use of information systems and databy other insiders, and to remove, alter or destroy information.Aided by sophisticated and well-resourced outsiders, the severityof insider malicious activity may be significantly amplified.

Making matters worse, insider misuse is harder to detectbecause it can operate at a higher semantic level than penetrationby an outsider masquerading as an insider. Moreover, outsiderscan quickly attain many characteristics of an insider, makingthem difficult to discover.

Insider threats are posed equally to closed systems thatprocess classified information and to open systems that processunclassified information. Each is vulnerable to malicious insideraction. After all, closed systems employ the same commercialoff-the-shelf software and hardware components used for opensystems. The only difference, really, is the physical security,unique communications protocols and encryption that protectcommunications paths and prevent interception or disruptionamong network components.

What this means is an insider with malicious intent can crip-

ple a closed system, as effectively and quickly as an externalexpert can cripple, an open system. In fact, insiders may have aneasier time of it because of knowledge of the system and its con-trols, and the fact they are usually under no particular suspicion.

Insider security problems arise primarily from four atti-tudes:

* Maliciousness: deliberate compromise or destruction ofinformation, or disruption of services

* Disdain for security practices: willful, public display of clas-sified information, improper storage of classified materials, improp-er destruction of classified or unclassified data, or inadequate pro-tection of classified material outside controlled facilities

* Carelessness: any act of disregard for the proper use of aninformation system or protection of information, not necessarilymeant to exploit, attack or otherwise adversely affect informationsystems

* Ignorance: not enough knowledge of security policy andpractices to prevent the compromise of information

An insider, especially one with malicious intent, can com-promise our military effectiveness and place in jeopardy the livesof our military men and women. To prevent this, an insider threatintegrated process team was mandated by the Office of theAssistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control,Communications and Intelligence. The team was chartered to fos-ter the effective development of interdependent technical and pro-cedural safeguards to reduce insider malicious behavior.

No nation has ever been able to eliminate the insider threat.The challenge is to continuously assess the threat, reduce our vul-nerabilities, and seek newcountermeasures.

Insider poses greatest potentialthreat to information assuranceBy Special Agent Chris Mariano Information Operations Branch Air Force Office of Special Investigations

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SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 2001 11Commentary

Family separation due to deployment or extendedTDY can be frustrating. The Family Readiness Programat the family support center is designed to ease some ofthat frustration. Three programs currently in placeinclude the “Car Care Because We Care,” the Air ForceAid phone card and the Hearts Apart morale call pro-grams.

Car Care Because We Care, is a program for mar-ried members sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society. Ifyou are TDY for at least 30 days, the local AAFES serv-ice station will change the oil and filter on your primaryautomobile, lubricate the chassis if needed, and performa safety inspection. The AFAS pays for this service. Ifthe safety inspection uncovers any items that need repair,the owner of the vehicle will be responsible for thosecharges. Member’s spouses need to contact the familyreadiness program manager at 556-6141 to schedule anappointment for the service, and must bring a copy of thesponsor’s TDY orders. If you are being assigned to anunaccompanied overseas area and your family will stayhere, the program will pay for an oil change twice duringthe short tour assignment.

All members who go TDY for at least 14 days orremote PCS are entitled to an Air Force Aid-sponsoredphone card. This $20 AT&T phone card is a gift to makeit easier for you to contact your loved ones.

Finally, the Hearts Apart morale call program isavailable so spouses can contact members at deployedlocations via the Defense Switched Network. Every TDYor remote assignment member’s spouse or significantother is authorized one 15-minute phone call per week,but they must be registered with the family readinessprogram manager to participate.

In addition to the above-mentioned programs, thefamily support center offers a family readiness briefingfor all members going TDY. At the time of the briefing,the family support center will register members for thoseprograms as well as provide information and literature tohelp you and your family prepare for your absence.Though not mandatory, spouses are encouraged to attendthe briefings. Contact Tech. Sgt. Bill Stephenson, familyreadiness program manager, at 556-6141 to scheduleyourself for a briefing.

By Tech. Sgt. Bill Stephenson Family Support Center

Going TDY? The family readinessprogram can help ease frustration

During National Crime Victims’ RightsWeek we recognized advances that have beenmade to increase victims’ participation in thecriminal justice system. We also considered thechallenges that remain. I believe the most signif-icant progress — yet to come — is changed atti-tudes about crime victims’ rights. I am dismayedto repeatedly hear victims’ rights initiativesdescribed by legislators, prosecutors and others as“feel good legislation,” some kind of therapeuticapproach to the law that will make victims feelbetter about their circumstances. Such attitudesreflect an inability or unwillingness to recognizethat victims have a justice-interest in the prosecu-tion of offenders.

The quest for victims’ rights is not intendedto diminish defendants’ rights but to recognizethat a victim’s justice-interest is as real and impor-tant as a defendant’s. Does anyone consider thenumerous rights afforded defendants as feel goodlegislation implemented so that as an offender sitsin prison he can feel better about his situation? Ofcourse not. Defendants’ rights are in place toensure that before the government can deny themtheir freedom, they will be afforded the right todue process.

Similarly, victim legislation is not in place sopeople will feel better about being victims, but sothe government will recognize their rights to beinformed, to be present, to be heard, to receiverestitution and to confer with the prosecutor.

Currently, every state has a set of legal rightsfor victims, but very few have legislated enforce-ment mechanisms. In most states, a victim is sup-posed to be notified of judicial proceedings, but ifhe is not, no one enforces the law. A crime victimis entitled to submit a written impact statement,but often he is not given the opportunity. A vic-tim is entitled to restitution, but if it is not orderedor collected, no one is held accountable. One wayto change attitudes within the criminal justice sys-tem is to enforce victims’ rights laws.

If crime victims’ rights are important enoughto pass into law, they are important enough to

enforce. It is often said that rights without remediesare merely rhetoric. Any system that hopes toachieve a balance of justice must ensure that victims’rights should mean the same in every community.

There are numerous enforcement mecha-nisms in effect around the nation. Some aredesigned to remedy the violation of an individualvictim’s rights, while others identify and removesystemic barriers.

Victims must be given the chance to seeksuch remedies and they must be expeditiously han-dled so an issue can be addressed before it is moot.

Crime victims must have an ombudsman oradvocate with the authority and support to viewalleged violations and negotiate a remedy.

States must have the authority to review thepolicies and practices of any agency or localitycharged with the responsibility of extending rightsto victims of crime. These reviews would deter-mine whether failure to comply with victims’rights resulted from lack of understanding, a lackof resources or a failure of priorities.

Finally, codes of professional conductshould be amended to include clear guidelinesrelating to interaction with victims and provisionof their statutory and constitutional rights.

To enforce current victims’ rights laws mayrequire important changes. Victims, serviceproviders, judges, prosecutors, and other justiceofficials should come together in a genuine goodfaith effort to understand each others’ concernsand resolve differences. Any system of enforce-ment will require support and cooperation fromall parties involved in order to be successful.

Victims of, or witnesses to, a crime, oftenexperience pain, suffering, anger, confusion, frus-tration or fear as a result of the experience. If acommander, investigative agent or supervisorbelieves a military member, dependent or AirForce employee has been a victim of, or a witnessto, a crime, they have an obligation to refer theindividual to the Peterson AFB legal office. Thelegal office will remain available to assist victimsand witnesses throughout the legal process. Forassistance, contact the chief of military justice at556-4500, or the victim witness assistance liaisonat 556-4472

Victims’ Rights: Reach for the StarsKathy D. NelsonVictim witness assistance liaison

SPACE OBSERVERFriday, May 4, 200112 Sports

This year’s theme for May Fitness Month is“Get fit and have a ball.” While it sounds like awell-crafted promotional slogan, its message issome of the best advice one can receive. The truthis that getting fit really can be a ball - lots of fun -no matter what our age or fitness level.

Some of the fun comes to us in the way ofendorphins, the neurotransmitters found in thebrain that have pain-relieving properties.Prolonged, continuous exercise contributes toincreased production and release of endorphins,which results in a sense of euphoria that has beenpopularly called a “runner’s high.”

When we run, walk, swim, play volleyball oruse the Cybex equipment, our brains manufactureendorphins. Though we may feel tired at the endof our workout, we probably will feel better physi-cally and mentally than we did before we began.

We can also have fun getting fit when weexercise with someone. Human beings are socialcreatures and, though we sometimes need solitude,we enjoy doing things with others. So when weexercise with someone, we may not only benefitphysically, but also emotionally because we con-nect with others.

May Fitness Month is a perfect time to get ourbodies back on the fitness track. Exercise is the feel-good medicine only we can give ourselves. So let’sget fit, work out with with a friend and have a ball!

To encourage participation in this worldwidecampaign for a healthier lifestyle, the fitness cen-ter has stamp cards, and the Air Force will awardprizes ranging from miniture footballs and T-shirtsto a $150 MasterCard gift card. For that prize, youneed to complete a stamp card. Each base draws

one card from the completed stamp cards and itwill be sent to the major command where one cardfrom all the bases in the command will be drawnas the winner.

A grand prize is available too. Each base sub-mits all completed participation stamp cards toservices headquarters for a drawing June 8. Thewinner will get a trip for four to the Brickyard 400in Indianapolis, Ind.

For grand prize eligibility, participants mustbe at least 18 years old.

Each time you take part in a group or individualexercise activity you earn points for your stamp card.One point equals one stamp. For example, a dailyworkout done by yourself (not in a class) earns youone point. If you take part in an exercise class, youearn two points.

But -- and this is important -- points are earnedby participating in USAF- and base-sponsored MayFitness Month activities. You can get points from anyactivity listed on the May Fitness Month calendar.So, when you have lunch at the enlisted club andorder their fitness lunch menu item, you get pointson your participation stamp card. Yeah! Points foreating!

All prizes earned and won during May FitnessMonth will be awarded at the closing ceremony May31, 1 p.m., at the fitness center.

Peterson AFB ushered May Fitness Month inwith true athletic form in a dramatic opening ceremo-ny featuring the USA Men’s Olympic VolleyballTeam. Before and after the official ceremony, theteam played volleyball at the fitness center andsigned autographs.

The opening ceremony began at 11:30 a.m. tothe rhythms of Galaxy Brass and a rousing speechfrom Col. Don Alston, 21st Space Wing vice com-mander.

May 7-9 - One-Pitch softball tournament,Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station MountainMan Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.May 7-9 - Horseshoe tournament, CMAFSMountain Man Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8-10 - Badminton tournament at the fitnesscenter, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.May 10,11 - Sand volleyball tournament,CMAFS Mountain Man Park, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.May 10,11 - 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament,CMAFS tunnel area, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.May 11 - 5K Fun Run, CMAFS, 11:30 a.m.May 11,12 - Relay for Life, you can earn MayFitness points on these days at Mesa Ridge HighSchool in this fight against cancer. This is a teameffort for 8-15 people per team. For information,call 556-3212. May 12 - 1.5 Mile Family Walk, CMAFS, 10:30a.m.May 17 - Dodgeball at the fitness center, 11a.m.-1 p.m.May 18 - Health fair at the fitness center, 10a.m.-2 p.m.May 18 - Armed Forces 5K Fun Run at the fit-ness center, 11:30 a.m.May 21-24 - 5-on-5 Soccer Tournament, 10a.m.-2 p.m. May 21-24Shuffleboard Tournament at the fit-ness center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.May 26 - Walking Tour of Garden of the Gods,$10. Wear your hiking boots and bring yourlunch. Community Activitis Center furnishessodas and water. Van departs CAC at 10 a.m.,returns about 4 p.m.May 28 - Memorial Day: The fitness center isopen 9 a.m.-6 p.m.May 29-31 - Indoor Volleyball Tournament atthe fitness center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 30 - Military Retiree Health and FitnessDay, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Events include a walk on theFit Trail, aqua aerobics, bowling, Cybex roomworkout, a senior fitness survey with theHAWC, and a lunch and featured speaker at theenlisted club. For details, call Margie Arnold at556-4598.May 31 - May Fitness Month closing ceremonyat the fitness center, 1 p.m. All prizes will beawarded.

Ongoing ProgramsIntramural Soccer, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11a.m.-1 p.m.; intramural softball Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday evenings.; and sum-mer lunch time sports; for information, call LesStewart at 556-4475 or 556-7708. For informa-tion about spinning and aerobics classes, call556-4462.

All May Fitness Month activities at theFitness Center are free. For more information onthese events, call Christopher Hicks or SeniorAirman Bonnie Miller at 556-1515. May FitnessMonth calendars are available at the FitnessCenter.

Commentary: Get fitand have a ballBy Margie Arnold21st Services Squadron

Photo by Margie Arnold

Col. Don Alston, 21st Space Wing vice commander, speaks to the crowd during May Fitness Monthopening ceremonies. The USA Men’s Olympic Volleyball Team was on hand to help kick off fitnessmonth, signing autographs and playing volleyball.

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Fitness center closed SundayThe base fitness center will be closed

Sunday for maintenace. Basketball court 1will be open. The fitness center will re-open at5 a.m. Monday.Cheyenne Mountain tournaments

A one-pitch softball tournament and ahorseshoe tournament are scheduled forMonday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,at Mountain Man Park. Call 556-1515 formore information.Badminton tournament

There will be a badminton tournamentTuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., atthe fitness center. Call 556-1515 for details.Three-on-three basketball and sand volley-ball tournaments

There will be a sand volleyball tournamentand a three-on-three basketball tournamentThursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 556-1515 for more information.Cheyenne Mountain 5K fun run

The next CheyenneMountain 5K funrun is scheduled forMay 11, 11:30 a.m.Call 556-1515 fordetails.Softball tourna-ment

A softball tourna-ment sponsored by the50th Security ForcesSquadron scheduledfor June 2-3, at thePeterson Air ForceBase softballfields. There isan entry fee of $125 per team. Only squadronteams are eligible to enter. Trophies will beawarded for the top three teams. Teams needto register by May 20. Call Staff Sgt. BrianJames at 567-5628 or Staff Sgt. Cyrus Ford at567-2175 to register and for more informa-

tion.Silver Spruce Golf Course

There will be golf clubdemonstrations byPowerBilt and SquareTwo Golf May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at thedriving range

Weekday tee times are now required. Call556-7414 to schedule a time.Outdoor recreation

Outdoor recreation needs volunteers to bedrivers for adventure trips into the wildernessareas of Colorado.

Volunteers are also needed to help with out-door recreation’s adventures in rafting, camp-ing, hiking, canoeing, ATV trips and kayakingprograms. Call Scott Hackney at 556-4867 or556-4487 for more information.Federal Cup 5K race

The 18th annual Federal Cup five-kilometerrace for runners and racewalkers is May 19,

8:15 a.m., at the Denver Federal Center inLakewood, Colo. The race also features a1K fun run for children as well as refresh-

ments, medals and trophies for winning individ-uals and teams, and a prize drawing for all 5Kparticipants. Commemorative T-shirts will beavailable for $7 on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Team categories include men, women, co-ed, masters and seniors. The pre-registrationentry fee is $5 ($10 on race day). More specificFederal Cup information, including race entryforms and past race results, are available at theFederal Cup home page at: http://fedcup.home-stead.com.Weekend Bash softball tournament

The 13th Annual “Weekend Bash” SoftballTournament will be June 23-24 in Tucson, Ariz.The top four teams will receive awards. Thetournament champions will have their choice ofnew gloves or bats. For more information, con-tact Greg Manning at (520) 228-5478, DSN228-5478.

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