Peterson Space Observer February 15, 2018

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Vol. 62 No. 7

Tracking the billion-year road trip

By David Meade 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Cruising with the windows down, music up and the Sun shining on your face. Going on a road trip is an adventure that some people love or aspire to do. For one individual, their road trip could last a billion years, and the 18th Space Control Squadron is tracking it.

His name is Starman, and he’s currently cruising through our solar system in a bright red car. He’s got one hand on the steering wheel and the other resting on the door while David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” blasts from his radio. The Sun is a constant light shining on him during his journey, and the first stop on his adventure is a fly-by of Mars, then a visit to the beginning of the asteroid belt before returning to Mars in an elliptical orbit. A sign on his dashboard reads, “Don’t panic!”

Starman is not really a man, however, but rather a dummy in one of SpaceX’s new space suits.

SpaceX launched their Falcon Heavy rocket on Feb. 6, 2018, which is now the most powerful launch vehicle in operation in the world. SpaceX owner and CEO, Elon Musk, said in an interview with a national news network, “Test vehicles See Road Trip page 13

(Courtesy photo by Elon Musk/SPACEX)

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. — Last picture of Starman in roadster enroute to Mars orbit and then the Asteroid Belt. Starman and the roadster could be viewed live as they began their journey.

Air Force Fiscal Year 2019 budget addresses great power competition National Defense Strategy prioritization of peer competition.

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

The Air Force budget request of $156.3 billion for fiscal year 2019 builds on the progress made in 2018 to restore the readiness of the force, increase lethality, and cost-effectively modernize.

Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Heather Wilson said the budget request is aligned with the National Defense Strategy, prioritizing long-term competition with China and Russia.

“The Air Force needs the right size and mix of capabilities to compete, deter and win in this environment, brought to bear by well-trained, resilient and competent Airmen steeped in the business of joint and combined warfare,” said Wilson.

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein said the budget also moves the Air Force in the direction of multi-domain operations.

“Future wars will be won by those who observe, orient, decide and act faster than adversaries in an integrated way across domains—land, sea, air, space and cyberspace,” said Goldfein.

Key areas addressed by this budget include readiness, people, nuclear deterrence, modernization, space and air superiority, multi-domain command and control, and science and technology development.

Readiness

According to Wilson and Goldfein, restoring readiness to win any fight, any time remains a primary objective in FY19. It funds

People

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1.5 million flying hours at a cost of $8.7 billion. The budget proposes the purchase of 54,443 preferred munitions to reverse previous declining inventories at a cost of $1.8 billion.

The budget request continues to address the aircrew shortage through a multipronged approach. It boosts pipeline capacity, expands pilot training and addresses experience shortfalls, continues incentive pay and bonuses, improves administrative support at the squadron level, and funds flying hours to executable levels. It also addresses gaps in space, nuclear, cyber, and intelligence career fields.

Additionally, the budget funds aircraft depot maintenance, parts, logistics support, training ranges, simulators, instructors and key infrastructure required to improve the quality of training in alignment with the

The FY19 budget proposal represents an increase in the size of the Air Force by 4,700 Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen.

It funds important support to Airmen and their families with a 2.6 percent military pay raise, increased housing and subsistence allowances and family support programs.

“The Air Force recruits Airmen, but we retain families,” Goldfein said. He explained that the FY19 proposal funds expanded childcare hours, increases off-base child care support, and funds more respite care and support coordinators for special needs families.

Goldfein also said the Air Force will invest in purposeful development of Airmen to strengthen joint warfighting excellence by integrating education, training and experience for Air Force leaders and teams.

Nuclear Deterrence

The FY19 budget proposal supports the Department of Defense’s principal priority to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent that safeguards the homeland, assures allies, and deters adversaries.

The Air Force stewards two legs of the nuclear triad and operates 75 percent of the Defense Department’s nuclear command, control, and communication capabilities.

The budget proposal improves nuclear command, control and communication systems as directed in the Nuclear Posture Review.

“Deterrence works if our adversaries know that we can hold at risk things they value.

We must concurrently modernize the entire nuclear triad and the command and control systems that enable its effectiveness,” said Wilson.

The FY19 proposal initiates development of B-52 replacement engines and continues development of the Long Range Stand Off missiles and the replacement of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The budget also targets investments to modernize the integrated land, air, and space-based systems to ensure secure, survivable connectivity with the President and national command leadership.

Modernization

Wilson said the budget proposal funds the Air Force’s priority modernization initiatives to increase the lethality of the force.

The FY19 request supports the purchase of 48 F-35A Lightning II fighters, 15 KC-46 Pegasus tankers, and continued development of the B-21 Raider.

“We have to accelerate programs and get good value for every dollar we spend. There is a bow wave of modernization over the next 10 years. It’s bombers, fighters, tankers, satellites, helicopters and our nuclear deterrent – they are all going to be modernized,” she said. “At the same time, we are driving forward with the next generation of technology focused on families of systems that connect and communicate across all domains: air, See Budget page 9

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Winter in New England CAPE COD AIR FORCE STATION, Mass.—The weather in New England this time of year may be frightful, but there’s an abundance of events taking place for Cape Cod Air Force Station personnel to keep morale delightful. Despite “bomb cyclones” spreading record flooding and frigid temperatures across much of New England, military members and their families assigned to the 6th Space Warning Squadron are provided with a wide range of events to enjoy during the winter months. 6 SWS members and their families receive unparalleled support from a variety of local organizations such as the New England USO, the Cape Cod Military Support Foundation, the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation, and the Otis Civilian Advisory Council.

The Otis Civilian Advisory Council made 6 SWS feel right at home during the holiday season by providing Thanksgiving meals. Squadron leadership received the donations and spent the day preparing turkey with all the fixings for on-duty Security Forces personnel and Space Operations crew members. 6 SWS members that signed up also received full Thanksgiving meals to pick up and prepare at home for their families. The Cape Cod Military Support Foundation, the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation, and

By 6th SWS 6th Space Warning Squadron the Otis Civilian Advisory council hosted a Joint Base Cape Cod Children’s Holiday Party for 6 SWS members to attend with their families in December.

Children were showered with countless gifts donated from the local community such as board games, action figures, gift cards, and bicycles. Children were able to meet Santa Claus and participate in a variety of events including pony rides, games, a petting zoo, and face painting. They were also given the opportunity to pick out presents for their parents and have them wrapped, ready-to-go, under the tree.

The fun didn’t stop for 6 SWS when the holidays ended. The USO supports military members in New England by partnering with local sports teams for

once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to attend sporting events. The New England Patriots provided 6 SWS members with their ultimate football fantasy by allowing lucky members the opportunity to meet players and coaches while watching both teams warm up on the sideline, and the honor of leading the Patriots onto the field as the flag runners for the game. Flag runners stood side-by-side with Patriots players during the National Anthem, and viewed the game from the “Row of Honor.” 6 SWS members served as flag runners during games against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, and a playoff game against the Tennessee Titans on the Patriots’ road to their 6th Super Bowl ring. The Boston Celtics also honored 6 SWS members by hosting them on Veterans Day during a game against the Charlotte Hornets. 6 SWS members were able to meet players and coaches on the court prior to the game, given courtside seats, and the opportunity to play against NBA stars during a halftime shoot-around. Additionally, members were interviewed during the game by local news outlets.

Winter in New England can be long and dreary, but for the members of 6 SWS, it has been a season to remember thanks to the many amazing opportunities provided by the support from the local community.

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Continuous Process Improvement takes center stage as a wing focus

By Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo — Leaders from all units of the Air Force Reserve Command’s 302nd Airlift Wing met at the U. S. Air Force Academy Jan. 8 to discuss the way ahead for 2018 and the center stage focus was implementing a work method across the wing called Continuous Process Improvement.

Last year, leaders including chiefs, first sergeants senior ARTs and commanders from all of the Peterson-based Reserve Wing units took part in a strategic alignment event establishing the wing’s mission, vision and priorities.

Now with the mission, vision and priorities, or MVP in place, Continuous Process Improvement is the focus. CPI is an ongoing effort to discover and eliminate the root causes of problems in work processes enabling first-level Airmen to implement small-step improvements, rather than waiting to implement a one-time, large-scale improvement.

“We want 302nd AW Airmen to understand they can make a difference in the wing accomplishing our priorities, by looking for things that don’t seem to be running smoothly, then working together and coming up with the best solution for getting the job done,” said Maj. Pamela Potter, the 302nd Airlift Wing Continuous Process Improvement program manager, who facilitated the strategic planning meeting. “CPI sounds complicated, but it’s really just a cooperative way of thinking to break work into a set of processes. And then, asking what are we doing that is not optimum, why is it that way and how can

we make it better? What’s really exciting is when people innovate a new way of doing something that can be shared with other Wings or across the Air Force.”

The CPI goal is to implement new ways to maximize the wing’s resources and increase efficiency relating to people, time and money, which falls directly in line with the wing commander’s goal this year.

“We’ll continue to work towards the priorities identified in our first strategic alignment process,” said Col. James DeVere, the 302nd AW commander. “As we perform our mission keeping the set priorities in mind, we will continue work towards mission excellence while streamlining processes and gaining efficiencies from Airmen’s input at all levels contributing to our continuous improvement process.”

Reservists at the 302nd AW can expect to see more of the latter part of DeVere’s statement as the Reserve wing moves to streamline its processes using CPI. Using tools from the CPI method, the 302nd Logistics Readiness Squadron reduced the time it takes to assemble gear for deployers.

“Organization is key,” said Maj. Tracy Maestas, the 302nd Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations. “You can’t work efficiently without organization. Since implementing the change, there is a one-wayin, one-way-out kind of flow now.”

Instead of taking 30 to 45 minutes using a supply expert to track down the equipment, it now takes approximately 10 minutes for a member to assemble their own equipment, said Maestas.

Those who want to know more about how to make improvements like the 302nd LRS

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Frank Casciotta)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Leaders from throughout the 302nd Airlift Wing discuss the way ahead for 2018 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jan. 8. The meeting focused on further implementing Continuous Process Improvement tools beginning at the squadron and Airman level. can email Maj. Pamela Potter for CPI facilitator training.

The 302nd Airlift Wing Mission, Vision and Priorities are: Mission: Mile High Wing Delivering Global Power Vision: Mission-ready Citizen Airmen Inspired to Peak Performance Defending our Nation and Freedom

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BASE BRIEFS GET SOME REST

Join the Health Promotion Classroom team to learn more about improving your quality of sleep, Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. Open to all DoD I.D. card holders. The classroom is located on the 2nd Floor of Fitness Center, Room 206. For questions call 719-556-4292.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH OBSERVANCES

Please join U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Auditorium for a Black History Month observance program. The guest speaker will be Dr. Brian Laslie, deputy command historian for North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command. He will talk about Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James, the first black four-star general in the U.S. military and commander of NORAD in the mid-1970s.

Please join the 21st Space Wing Thursday, Feb. 22nd at The Club, 11:30 a.m. There will be a ceremony to recognize Black History Month and a food tasting to follow. For more information contact Capt.

Levonda Robinson at 719-556-0492.

STORYTELLERS IS BACK

Every Airman has a story. The difference is made when we share our stories. Please join the Storytellers event happening on March 9 at The Club from 8 to 11 a.m. You will hear from five different Airmen sharing a personal story of resiliency.

NEW TRICARE LINE

Coming soon! A new and improved 719-524-CARE line. Expect changes around mid-February, 2018. Our hope is that these changes will make it easier for our patients to navigate their healthcare system, but you’ll need to listen to all options before making your selection while you get used to these changes. When we make the update, we’ll also update an “as of” date on the initial recording so you’ll know if the options you heard previous are the most up-to-date. Please provide any feedback via comment cards found in the clinics or by submitting an ICE comment.

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SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS

The Society of Military Widows is open to all Military Widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouses rank. The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at The Club. Please call 719-597-0492 or 719-591-9523 for more information.

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PETERSON AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

The Museum will be hosting a reception at the Museum with dinner to follow at The Club Feb. 21. Come learn about the incredible history of the first buildings on the current AFB site almost 100 years ago —the Terminal Building, City Hanger and the Broadmoor Hanger. For further information or to R.S.V.P. contact Josiah Ball at jballfalcon@gmail.com.

Academy to close section of Santa Fe Trail Friday and Monday U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — A small section of the New Santa Fe Trail on the Academy will close Friday (Feb. 16) and Monday (Feb. 19) for concrete demolition on a roadway bridge that passes over the trail.

The tri-intersection bridge is located approximately 0.7 miles north of mile marker 41 and 0.3 miles south of mile marker 42 on the trail.

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Construction of the bridge will continue through the spring of 2019 and additional closures are anticipated throughout the project. Most closures will last only one day; however a three-week closure is scheduled for the beginning of March and again in October.

The Academy will make every effort to notify the public of these closures as early as possible. All closures will be posted to the Academy’s website.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Todd Moore (Left), 21st Space Wing commander and Rebecca Perkins (Right), 21st Force Support Squadron supervisory librarian, perform a ribbon cutting ceremony at the library on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 9, 2018. The library was refurbished with new paint, texture, and furniture.

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Marriage: Air Force to Air Force

By Robb Lingley 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— According to the Air Force Personnel Center there are more than 27,000 active-duty Airmen, just under 10 percent of the active-duty Air Force, married to another active- duty Airman, and about 1,500 active-duty Airmen married to an active-duty member of another military service.

At Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, there are numerous mil-to-mil married couples assigned here.

Tech. Sgt. Jessica Styles, Air Force Space Command enlisted aide to the commander, met her husband, Senior Master Sgt. Jay Styles at Travis Air Force Base, California.

They’ve been married now for almost 13 years.

“I was walking out to my car at Travis AFB, from my office building, and there was a security forces Airman trying to look for the VIN on my brand new car because I didn’t have plates yet,” said Jessica. “I asked if I could help him and he said he was responding to a call about a car being parked illegally.”

A frustrated Jessica responded, “Do I look like I’m parked illegally?” Jay said no and asked if they had a mutual friend. It was then that Jessica remembered her friend talking about Jay. “Why didn’t she introduce me to this guy, he’s cute,” said Jessica. “I didn’t let him know I thought he was cute, I just asked him if he needed anything else from me and he said he didn’t, then we both went our separate ways.”

As soon as she was able to, Jessica called their mutual friend to let her know what had just happened and to give her grief about not

introducing her to Jay. Her friend thought it was funny Jessica was calling because Jay was sitting in her office asking her the same questions. So from that day on, Jessica and Jay communicated regularly over the phone and had their first date at a local Mongolian barbecue restaurant.

They hit it off immediately, Jessica said, and the rest is history.

Since being married, outside of deployments, Jessica and Jay have shared duty assignments. They joined the Air Force’s Join Spouse Program, which is designed to make every possible effort to assign both spouses to the same base.

The Styles have a blended family with two 15-year-olds, Monique and Aric, and an 11-year-old, Aiden. The older they get the more helpful they are around the house when Jay is on deployment, Jessica said.

“Deployments really help to put things into perspective,” said Jessica. “You don’t realize how much you take someone for granted until they aren’t there to unclog the drain, fix the fence in the backyard after the wind blows it down, or sit down to watch your favorite show together.”

“We do our best to stay in close contact with Jay when he’s gone,” said Jessica. “We text, chat over the phone, and we do video calls when the signal is strong enough on his end.”

The assignment program helps assign military couples together, when possible, to a location where they can live in the same residence. The needs of the Air Force mission come first in base assignment. If your spouse is also an Airman, assignment to the same base is not guaranteed.

“The Air Force has had a positive effect on our marriage,” Jessica said. “Being married under normal circumstances can get tough

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Senior Master Sgt. Jay Styles, Air Force Space Command Intelligence Reconnaissance and Surveillance command manager, kisses his wife Tech. Sgt. Jessica Styles, Air Force Space Command enlisted aide to the commander. Through the Join Spouse Program they’ve been stationed together since getting married almost 13 years ago. at times but being married in the military requires a consistent effort being put forth by both members to keep the marriage healthy and happy.”

“We’ve learned that in order to make it through this crazy life together we have to be willing to put in the work and not give up on

each other,” Jessica said. “Marriage is work, hard work. The two people in the marriage have to go into the marriage knowing they are going to do whatever it takes to not give up on it, even though it’s tough at times we don’t give up.”

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To bag or not to bag: The option is now yours

By Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arends 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Since the mid-1950s, grocery baggers have been part of commissary culture, standing at the end of every open checkout lane, sorting and bagging items and loading groceries into customers’ vehicles. Self-checkout lanes are available for customers to scan and bag their own groceries, provided they have less than 40 items.

For customers to have a cashier and bag their own groceries, the Defense Commissary Agency selected the commissary at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, along with 120 other commissaries worldwide to do a trial run designating two checkout lanes as Self Service Bagging lanes. The Peterson Commissary implemented this trial run starting Jan. 25, 2018.

Checkout lanes one and 18, which will be the designated self-service bagging lanes, are reserved so that patrons can still have their products scanned for purchase by a cashier working the register, but shoppers will have the freedom to bag their own groceries and carry it out to their vehicles.

According to Judy Rodriguez, Peterson AFB Commissary store administrator, on the first day of the trial run, over 57 customers tried the self-bagging lane, resulting in more than $3,000 in sales.

“A lot of customers are catching on and enjoying it,” said Victor Diaz, Peterson AFB Commissary customer service manager.

“Everybody’s different in what they want.

But for the majority, customers are excited that there’s a choice.”

But as with all trial runs, there is always room for improvement.

For Willie Jackson, Peterson AFB Commissary head bagger, who has worked as a bagger at Peterson AFB for 23 years, there are some concerns about the self-bag-

ging lanes.

“It works well for the person who wants to bag their own groceries … it’s more efficient,” Jackson said. “But right now I think there’s too many self-bagging lanes. One would be sufficient, in my opinion, because we are short of cashiers right now.”

With cashiers manning the self-checkout areas and the express lane, the amount of regular checkout lanes can range from three to 10 depending on how busy the store is.

With one to two self-service bagging lanes open, that leaves two less regular checkout lanes for the baggers to cycle through. If no customers use the self-bagging lanes, this could mean longer wait times for customers who want to utilize the baggers, according to Jackson.

“Most of the time, the cashiers in the self-bagging lanes are just standing there because there’s no one that wants to bag their own groceries,” said Jackson.

According to Jackson, some customers are still using the regular checkout lanes to bag their groceries instead of using the self-bagging lane.

Jackson said he hopes these incidents will go down as customers become aware of the new self-bagging lanes.

“I would say it’s a good thing for the customers to bag their own groceries,” Jackson said. “It helps my baggers because they don’t have to bag an order where the customer says ‘thank you’ and walk away without tipping. I think some people are under the impression that the baggers are working for the commissary and have a salary. But the baggers only work for tips. Some people don’t know that.”

Whether or not this trial run becomes permanent remains to be seen, but for the present, when commissary customers make their way to the checkout line, they can choose to bag their own groceries or choose to have a bagger do it for them.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arends)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Commissary baggers, Jerry Z and Craig Hocog sort and bag groceries for transport to the customer’s vehicle at the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Commissary. Customers now have the choice between using self-service bagging at two check stands, the express lane, the self-check out area, or receiving the traditional grocery bagging service at the rest of the check stands.

Quick facts about commissary baggers: ■■Baggers

are not employees of the commissary, and therefore do not receive an hourly wage. According to the Defense Commissary Agency bagger program: “Baggers are self-employed persons who have obtained permission from the installation commander to enter the installation for the sole purpose of soliciting commissary customers to bag and carry out their groceries in return for the expectation of a tip.”

■■Baggers mainly consist of retired

veterans, military spouses and high school/college-age dependents who hold a valid military ID card that grants them access to the base.

■■Due to the amount of people signed up to become a bagger, candidates can find themselves waiting 12-36 months before receiving an initial interview.

■■Baggers receive training on how best to bag your purchases in order to avoid breaking or crushing your items.

■■Various military organizations on base fundraise by bagging groceries throughout the year.

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49th Missile Defense Battalion Soldier helps lead inaugural All Army Hockey team to championship

By Sgt. Zachary Sheely 49th Missile Defense Battalion

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — It’s something every athlete dreams of — scoring the decisive goal clinching victory for one’s team.

Maj. Michael Long felt that thrill as he helped the inaugural All Army Sports Hockey Team sweep the competition in the 5th Baltic Military Winter Games Ice Hockey Tournament in Vilnius, Lithuania, Jan. 24-26.

Each team member was awarded a gold medal.

“This has been a lifelong goal for me,” said Long, a senior tactical director with the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, Alaska National Guard, at Fort Greely, Alaska.

“The best moment was when we were all standing on the blue line as the National Anthem played. It was a privilege to represent the Army, the National Guard and the United States.”

The All Army Hockey Team beat Estonia 9-0, Latvia 8-5 and the host nation, Lithuania, 2-1 to claim gold in the tournament. Long, a 30-year veteran of the ice, scored the game-winning goal to seal the victory in the final game versus Lithuania.

“Honestly, every once in a while I get a feeling that my opportunity is about to happen, and when it does I have to jump on that fortune presented in front of me,” said Long.

“When that puck crossed the (goal) line, it seemed like it was in slow motion. I was elated for all of us that we were up and eventually won 2-1 in the championship game.”

The All Army Sports Hockey team is the initiative of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the U.S. Army chief of staff, who directed the All Army Sports office to establish an ice hockey team to challenge the Canadian Armed Forces team in a friendship hockey game. The All Army team was formed during a three-week camp at Fort Drum, New York, where it went undefeated in scrimmage play.

In four games played in the Watertown Municipal Arena in Watertown, New York, the All Army team beat the West Point Club team, the semi-professional Watertown Wolves twice and the Canadian Armed Forces team.

From there, with the coordination of the All Army Sports Office, U.S. Armed Forces Sports Office and NATO

(Photo courtesy of U.S. Embassy Vilnius/Vytas Neviera)

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Army Maj. Michael Long navigates the ice during a game in the 5th Annual Baltic Military Winter Games Ice Hockey Tournament Jan. 24-26, 2018, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Long scored the game-winning goal in the final match versus the host nation.

Allied Sports, the All Army team was invited to compete in the Baltic Military Winter Games.

All Army Sports is a Military Welfare and Recreation and U.S. Army Installation Management Command program that supports Soldier readiness and well-being through athletic performance, military bearing and competitive spirit. All Army Sports are open to Reserve, National Guard and active-component Soldiers. To compete, Soldier-athletes must apply, present themselves before a board and try out.

Long said his experience was unique and exhilarating, but acknowledged that it would not have been possible without his other Army teammates — the Soldiers of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion.

“They were totally on board and really supportive,” said Long. “Everybody at work stepped up and helped pull my weight while I was gone. I was not only a part of

a hockey team, but my team here really came together to help support my goal.

“I’ll be 41 in July,” he said. “Thankfully, they put something together that let me play hockey for the Army.”

Lt. Col. Orlando Ortega, 49th Missile Defense Battalion commander, said he supports Long and all Soldiers who endeavor to participate in All Army Sports and other programs that help broaden their experience and mold them into well-rounded Soldiers.

“It’s the Army Values,” said Ortega. “It’s what we are trying to embody in all of our Soldiers. “(Long) was an ambassador for the U.S., the Army and the National Guard,” said Ortega. “It goes back to General Milley’s philosophy: one team, one fight, one Army. It doesn’t matter where you come from, your age or your background, as Soldiers, we get together and See Hockey page 8

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Peterson AFB Education Center offers new career program

By Cameron Hunt 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Colo. — In balancing a military, civilian and family life, sometimes it can be hard to find time to work on educational goals. At Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, the Education Center offers multiple programs to help Airmen achieve their ends.

The Education Center consists of six civilian personnel who serve Airmen, military transitioning to civilian life, spouses and Department of Defense contractors with classes offered by local colleges. Personnel at Schriever Air Force Base, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station and Thule Air Base can also use the services at Peterson AFB Education Center.

Along with a wide variety of educational courses, the Career Skills Program offers four different tracks that fall under one program.

“The CSP came on board because the DoD said they have to reduce the cost of unemployment compensation that they’re currently spending on,” said Sheri Buono, 21st Force Support Squadron education specialist. “This was an initiative to provide some of those skills folks may be lacking while transitioning out in order to bolster their résumé. The program ranges from vocational skills (for example, you can get your Commercial Driver’s License and drive big trucks), to more management internship opportunities.”

The CSP program includes: ■■Apprenticeships: A combination of on-the-job training and personal one-on-one instruction.

■■Internships: These can be completed in federal, state, local government or in the private sector, which may be based upon OJT and work experience.

■■OJT: Job skills and proficiencies learned at the workplace while performing the actual job.

■■Job Shadowing: Hands-on training to learn about a job through observation and performing the task under instruction.

The CSP equips personnel with proficiencies from vocational careers to advanced cyber security expertise.

The program is tailored to the member’s specific career interests. A job description that isn’t initially listed under CSP can be vetted by a specialist to determine if that career field can be included in the program. For additional information, Airmen can visit their AF Virtual Education

(U.S. Air Force photo by Cameron Hunt)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The 21st Force Support Squadron Education Center on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 8, 2018.

The center provides educational assistance to Airmen, civilians and Department of Defense dependents.

Center at https://afvec.langley.af.mil or schedule an appointment with the Transition Goals Planning Success guidance counselor.

In addition to the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Tuition Assistance Briefings, Community College of the Air Force counseling and Veterans Administration briefings, there is a two-day mini Transition Assistance Program class for military members transitioning to civilian careers. This is for Airmen who want to go to school first rather than jump into employment initially.

Another transition program offered is the Onward to Opportunity program. This program uses personalized

hands-on and online courses with opportunities to earn certifications in three specific career paths, referred to as Training Tracks. These tracks are in business management, customer service excellence and information technology.

Throughout the coursework and after completion of any of these tracks, students will be connected to the National Employer Partners through Hire Heroes USA, the Network helps students enhance their résumé and interview skills.

This program is open to active duty members within six months of leaving service, reserve or guard with 180 days in service, post-9/11 veteran retired or separated with an honorable discharge. Military spouses and post-9/11 members of the National Guard or reserve are also welcome under this program.

For information, certifications, mentoring programs and college degrees, the Education Center can help bring your education goals to fruition. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. For more information call 719-556-4996 or email 21fss.fsde@us.af.mil.

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fight the fight.”

Long was one of three National Guard Soldiers on the team, which included Soldiers from around the U.S. He noted that the diversity in age, experience and background amongst the Soldiers of the All Army Sports Hockey Team helped them succeed.

“We have a good team, from a kid 19-years-old all the way to me and everything in between,” he said. “It was a hard competition, but the experience and competitiveness everyone brought, plus the wealth of knowledge put us over the top.”

As the oldest member of the team, Long’s on-ice and military experience allowed him lead by example.

“I pride myself in my work ethic,” said Long. “I work so hard to compete and I think that brings respect from the younger guys. It was a cool experience to offer my knowledge and my work ethic and to show them that someone at 40 years old is still competing.

“It gives them something to shoot for,” he said. “I’m still in the gym every day, still working. I have to stay mentally and physically sharp.”

Long said he’ll keep playing hockey, driving back and forth from Fairbanks — about 90 minutes from Fort Greely — to play in club leagues, and hopes to compete again on the All Army team.

“I have a perma-grin every time I’m out there,” he said.

“I’m a grinder. I like the fact that hard work pays off.

There are so many dynamics to hockey that I enjoy: the team work and the ability for so many players to come together to contribute to the win.”

Long plans to frame his gold medal and his red, white and blue USA jersey in a shadowbox and hang it in his office.

“For now, it’s hanging above my fireplace so everybody who walks in can see it.”

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The museum has history

By Airman 1st Class Alexis Christian 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo—More than 20,000 people visit the Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, every year “A majority of visitors are members of the general public with no military affiliation,” said Jeffery Nash, Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum assistant director.

“The museum is contained within the 8.5-acre Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Historic District,” said Nash in an email. “It’s the site of the original Colorado Springs Airport and contains four historic structures, the City Hanger, the Spanish House, Broadmoor Hanger, and the City Terminal.”

Also encompassed in the Historic District are the museum’s static display airpark, where you can find American and Canadian aircraft along with surface-to-air missiles, and the Medal Of Honor Park and Medal of Honor Memorial.

The hangers and the terminal hold different displays and exhibits, while the Spanish House is used as lodging when distinguished visitors come and visit Peterson AFB. Col. Glen Griffith, 46th Aerospace Defense Wing commander officially established the Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum April 28, 1981, after receiving Air Staff approval to establish it as an Air Force Field Museum and a part of the Air Force Heritage Program, Nash said.

“The museum is one of only 12 United States Field museums,” said Nash.

He said the museum’s exhibits and its buildings have been around as early as 1928, when the Colorado Springs City Hanger was built.

“A few months after the attack on Pearl Harbor In 1942, the Colorado Springs Airport was selected to become the Colorado Springs Army Air Base,” said Nash. “During this time, the airport buildings were used by the military to continue base operations.”

The city terminal, built in 1941, was used as the base headquarters. The Spanish House, originally built in 1929 as housing for the airport manager, was used for the Red Cross and Army Emergency Relief Office.

“After World War II ended, the area was returned to the city and reverted to civilian airport terminal use until 1954, when a new airport terminal was built,” said Nash. “The new terminal is now used as Peterson AFB’s Base Operations.”

Budget From page 1

land, sea, space, cyber and subsurface.”

The budget also supports the selection of the T-X advanced trainer aircraft and the replacement of the UH-1N helicopter.

Space Superiority

Wilson and Goldfein explained the FY19 budget represents a 33 percent increase in the research, development, test, and experimentation budget for Air Force Space, a substantial increase to meet the threat from China and Russia.

“The nation expects us to own the ultimate high ground,” Goldfein said. “Our space capabilities must be resilient and defendable.

This budget moves us forward as space becomes more contested in the future.”

Foregoing the continued buy of today’s Space Based Infrared System satellites 7 and 8, the Air Force is transitioning to rapidly developing the next-generation Overhead Persistent Infrared System, which will detect and report on current, emerging, and anticipated threats, and will be designed for survivability.

Additionally, the space budget focuses on building more jam-resistant GPS satellites, improving missile warning, improving space

(Courtesy photo)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The city terminal was used as the first station headquarters for Peterson Field on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in 1943. After the end of World War II, the terminal and hangers were returned to the city of Colorado Springs and resumed normal civilian airport use.

In 1975, Col. Donald Parson, 46th Aerospace Defense Wing commander, took the now museum buildings and established the North American Aerospace Defense Command Visitor Center, said Nash.

“The NORAD Visitor Center became the start and end of all the Cheyenne Mountain Complex tours for the public,” said Nash. “It was at this point that a majority of the static displays seen today first came to the base.”

Exhibits on the NORAD mission could also be found inside the visitor’s center.

situational awareness and increasing the nation’s ability to defend its most vital assets on orbit. It adds additional resilience features and user protection to existing satellite communication systems.

“We are taking advantage of Congressional authorities to return program decision authorities back to the Air Force, including 14 of the 19 Major Defense Acquisition Programs within the space portfolio,” said Wilson. “Using tools such as the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund, we are investing in our people, ensuring they have the right skills and training to succeed.”

Multi-Domain Command and Control

The Air Force FY19 budget request reflects the need to address how technological advances are changing the character of warfare.

The FY19 budget proposes the modernization of seven E-3 Airborne Warning Command and Control aircraft (AWACS) and keeps the current E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems (JSTARS) operational through the mid-2020s as the service develops and transitions to an advanced battle management system.

“This approach will integrate space, air, and ground based sensors on manned and unmanned platforms and satellites to meet more combatant commander requirements in both contested and non-contested envi-

Nash said that after the 21st Space Wing was activated on Peterson AFB in 1992, the museum realigned as a separate wing staff agency after being a part of the 3rd Space Support Wing.

“I learn something new every day, whether it’s about an object we have on display, a long-gone organization or someone that used to serve on Peterson,” said Nash. “I consider myself the keeper of those stories, and I’m committed to passing them along to our visitors.”

Admission to the museum is free, and hours of operation can be found at petemuseum.org/visitor-information.

ronments,” said Goldfein.

Air Superiority

Central to the Air Force’s lethality is the ability to gain and maintain air superiority when and where needed against potential adversaries in 2030 and beyond.

Wilson highlighted that over the next five years the Air Force will develop an integrated family of systems that can establish and maintain air superiority in a contested environment. The FY19 budget includes $11 billion as part of a $63.8 billion effort over the current five-year plan. She emphasized this will be a multi-domain effort with a renewed emphasis on electronic warfare, networked capabilities, and control of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Light Attack

Retaining irregular warfare as a core competency at a lower cost and strengthening alliances is a key element of the National Defense Strategy. The Air Force proposes to continue the FY18 light attack experiment by developing concepts of operation and further defining requirements for fielding a force of U.S. light attack aircraft across the five-year budget plan.

Goldfein said the service is focusing on rapid procurement and fielding strategies for the light attack experiment that leverage existing capabilities with little or no development. He said it is designed to be coalition

at the core, affording the Air Force a chance to invite and lead allies and partners to train in the U.S., buy common equipment for their own affordable light attack squadrons, and build those international squadrons on a network that shares.

Strengthening Alliances

Also aligned with the National Defense Strategy’s emphasis on fostering mutually beneficial alliances and partnerships, the FY19 budget request reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to our allies and international partners through programs such as the European Deterrence Initiative and Indo-Pacific security initiatives.

Science and Technology

The budget proposal increases emphasis on basic and applied research to drive long-term dominance in air and space power. Focus areas will be further refined following the review of the Air Force’s science and technology strategy later this year. The budget continues to invest in game-changing technologies that, when fielded, will increase lethality and provide the joint force a technological advantage.

Wilson pointed out sustaining the efforts laid out in FY17, FY18 and FY19 requires predictable, sufficient and flexible budgets.

For more information about the Air Force’s fiscal 2019 budget request, visit http://www. saffm.hq.af.mil/FM-Resources/Budget/.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caitlin Russell)

Nanook receives a routine check-up at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Veterinary Clinic, Alaska, Jan. 8, 2018. The JBER vet clinic advises pet owners to bring their pets in for annual exams to ensure long-term health.

Capt. Brian Gill, 114th Medical Group optometrist, performs Airmen from the 114th Medical Group worked at Tripler Army

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

A Team Hill employee works out at the Warrior Fitness Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 4, 2018.

Capt. Juan Reyes, 92nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain, and Senior Airman Simon Vang, 92nd Maintenance Group analys and Reyes started dancing in grade school and have fostered a passion for it, which in turn helps them with job perform

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sydney Campbell)

Senior Airman Alberto Mosqueda, guest services representative, 2nd Force Support Squadron, prepares to run at the Senior Airman Bryan Bell Fitness Center at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23, 2018. Mosqueda jogs as a cool down after working out. All his workouts rely heavily on cardio since cardiovascular endurance is one of the five components of physical fitness.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Hill)

Col. Jon Dossett, 2nd Dental Squadron dentist, performs a post-cleaning examination at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 18, 2018. The special binocular glasses enable the dentist to get a more thorough look at a patient’s teeth.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke W. Nowakowski)

s an eye exam on a patient at Schofield Health, Wahiawa, Hawaii Clinic, Jan. 17, 2017. Approximately 15 y Medical Center and Schofield Barracks Health Clinic.

Col. Michael S. Hopkins, astronaut, Air Force National Aeronautics Space Agency, takes a photo with a child the Leadership Development Center, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 8, 2018. The child was upset she was unable to ask Hopkins a question during his presentation so he took time after to take a photo and speak with the little girl about being an astronaut.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

Maj. Ramone Williams, audiology element chief, 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, examines a patient’s ear canal during a screening, Jan. 24, 2018. The audiology clinic is the largest of its kind Air Force-wide and supports over 200,000 retirees, dependents, and military personnel.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sean Campbell)

st, break dance in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Jan. 18, 2018. Both Vang mance and becoming more effective Airmen.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Cook)

Hungate, Dynamic Athletic Research Institute program manager, analyzes the movements of Maj. Wyckliffe on, 69th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, during a DARI assessment at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 26, 2018. ssessment was conducted using the DARI marker-less motion analytics machine, an eight camera system ned to pinpoint weak muscle groups and predict which areas of the body are most prone to injury.

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Lt. Col. (Dr. ) Curt Hayes, a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, 90th Medical Group, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., uses more than a decade of dental surgical experience and the latest medical advances to keep Reserve Citizen Airmen fit to fight.

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10th SWS in constant support of 21st SW

By Robb Lingley 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

CAVALIER AIR FORCE STATION, N.D.— The 21st Space Wing’s 10th Space Warning Squadron monitors and tracks potential missile launches against North America with the GE AN/FPQ-16 Enhanced Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System radar at Cavalier Air Force Station, North Dakota.

A geographically separated unit of the 21st SW, the 10th SWS was recently visited by Col. Todd Moore, 21st SW commander, along with Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 21st SW command chief, and other members of the 21st SW. “The 10th SWS Spartans were proud to host Col. Moore and his team,” said Lt. Col Stephen Hobbs, 10th SWS commander in an email. “It’s rare for members of the 21th SW at Geographically Separated Units to personally interact with our Wing senior leaders. We very much enjoyed the chance to highlight the amazing things that our team is doing here and gain an understanding from the commander and command chief on where the Wing, space community and Air Force is going today and in the future.”

Cavalier AFS sits on 278 acres of land located 15 miles south of Canada in northeast North Dakota. The 10th SWS provides missile warning and space situational awareness to enable space combat operations from Cavalier AFS, North Dakota, the Air Force’s

only Continental United States isolated installation. In order to do this, 10th SWS operates the $1.6 Billion AN/FPQ-16 PARCS. PARCS is the only radar of its kind and was originally called the Stanley R. Mickelson Safeguard Complex. It supported the U.S. Army’s Safeguard anti-ballistic missile program.

“10th SWS’s long term vision is to strive to be America’s premier Space Warning Squadron and to continue to provide flawless missile warning and Space Situational Awareness in defense of our nation,” said Hobbs.

In 1977 the operation of PARCS was transferred from the Army to the Air Force and 10th SWS has been performing 24/7 strategic missile warning and SSA ever since.

“The 10th SWS team showed Col. Moore and Chief Master Sgt. Bronson our 278-acre installation, including our PARCS radar, transmitter room, and operations simulator where the team got to see a simulated missile warning site report,” said Hobbs. “We also showed them our 14 privatized houses, community activities center, gym, and defender alert facility/dormitory.”

“Col. Moore and his team also stayed in our dorms and got a great feeling for some of our Spartan accommodations,” Hobbs said.

While there Moore attended a company grade officer lunch while Bronson appeared at an enlisted mentoring lunch. They also attended a space mission force brief dinner at Hobb’s house.

“A unique aspect of life at Cavalier is there

(Courtesy photo)

CAVALIER AIR FORCE STATION, N.D. – Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander takes in a movie at the Cavalier Air Force Station movie theater, Jan. 31, 2018. Moore visited Cavalier AFS January 30 – February 1. are very few local restaurants and none are close to the base,” said Hobbs. “Lt. Col. Mark Bieda, 10th SWS director of operations, executed a perfect sub-zero temperature burger burn while we watched from the warm confines of my house.”

10th SWS also enjoyed showcasing their

installation to fellow 21st SW Knights and giving them a taste of life and operations at 10th SWS, especially since it was a toasty -10 degrees Fahrenheit each morning. We hope 21st SW Airmen now understand our Spartan living, with a Cavalier attitude motto, said Hobbs.

AF streamlines voting program to help optimize Airmen’s core missions

By Richard Salomon Air Force’s Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS)—Air Force officials recently released guidance that streamlines the organizational structure and functions of the Air Force Voting Assistance Program.

A November 2017 Air Force guidance memorandum realigned the program under installation Airman and Family Readiness Centers, thereby eliminating voting assistance officers as an additional duty at Air Force units. The move is part of an Air Force-wide effort to reduce Airmen’s additional duties so they can more effectively focus on their core missions.

The Air Force Voting Assistance Program ensures Airmen, their eligible family members and overseas U.S. citizens are aware of their right to vote and have the necessary tools and resources to do so worldwide. Program representatives assist with voter registration and absentee ballots, coordinate voting awareness campaigns and answer various voting questions.

“Having the Voting Assistance Program knowledge base located at the Airman and Family Readiness Centers makes it more convenient for Airmen to get the information they need since they already attend mandatory arrival and departure briefings there,” said Kelly Weakly, Air Force Voting

(Courtesy photo)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS)—The Air Force Voting Assistance Program recently realigned under installation Airman and Family Readiness Centers. The move is part of an Air Force-wide effort to reduce Airmen’s additional duties so they can more effectively focus on their core missions.

Assistance Operations Program manager at the Air Force’s Personnel Center.

Airmen are also required to attend pre- and post-deployment briefings at their installation Airman and Family Readiness Centers if they are deploying for six months or

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more. Before deploying, voting assistance officers remind Airmen to update their temporary address (deployed location) and obtain an absentee ballot in case there is an election while deployed.

Deploying Airmen also receive a Federal Post Card Application that can be used to register to vote, request an absentee ballot and submit a change of address to local election officials. During their reintegration brief, voting assistance representatives remind Airmen to change their address back to their home address to ensure they receive their absentee ballots at the correct location.

In addition to deployments, active-duty Airmen are also required to check into the centers when separating from the service or retiring.

“During each of these touchpoints, we provide Airmen voting forms and an information sheet to make the voting process as easy and convenient as possible,” Weakly said.

“Our goal is to ensure our active-duty members and their families are fully informed and can exercise their right to vote.”

Visit AFPC’s Air Force Voting Assistance page or go to the Federal Voting Assistance Program’s web site at https:// www.fvap.gov/ for more information.

For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go to myPers. Eligible individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following these instructions.

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Children’s Dental Health Month: What parents need to know

By Airman 1st Class Alexandra Singer 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.—February is Children’s Dental Health Month and parents need to know what to look out for to make sure their children have great dental health.

Teaching children about taking care of their teeth can be challenging, but it’s important to ensure a good foundation for building lifelong habits of oral hygiene and health for them as they grow up.

Although there’s a common misconception about infants and toddlers teeth being less important than adult teeth since they aren’t permanent, this idea can lead to harmful conditions in a child’s mouth including Early Childhood Caries.

ECC is when one or more baby teeth in a child zero to six-year-old’s mouth is decayed, missing due to decay or has had a filling. The tooth decay is caused by bacteria that live in our mouths. The main source of food for this bacteria is sugar. When the bacteria eat sugar, they produce an acid that can break down the surface of the teeth.

Here are some tips to prevent ECC in your child and give them a head start in oral hygiene: Take your children to early and regular dental exams. A baby’s first dental appointment should be scheduled within six months of their first tooth, but no later than their first birthday.

Minimize saliva-sharing activities between parents/caregivers to limit bacteria transmission.

Don’t put your children to bed with a bottle of milk, formula or juice. The sugars in these drinks can sit on your child’s teeth all night and cause decay.

Limit snacking on simple carbohydrates such as cereal, crackers, cookies, white bread and Gatorade. These have sugars that feed the cavity causing bacteria in the mouth.

Brush or rinse your child’s teeth after administering sugary medications.

Brush your child’s teeth twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste “This is important because it prevents bacteria from continuing to grow, which may eventually lead to other dental diseases,” said U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Michelle Newman, Tignor Dental Clinic NCO in charge at Fort Eustis.

Keeping your children’s teeth clean is important, but dental health also includes checking for injuries.

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usually carry concrete or steel blocks, but that would be extremely boring. We decided to send something unusual, something that made us feel.”

That choice was Musk’s own personal car, with Starman onboard.

Enter the mission of the 18th SPCS located at Vandenberg Air Force base, California, a geographically separated unit of the 21st Operations Group, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Their mission is to maintain the satellite catalog by processing observations of objects launched into space, currently on orbit, or re-entering the Earth’s

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JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va.—Senior Airman Caitlyn Hollowell, 81st Dental Squadron dental technician, prepares to take an x-ray on Katelyn Landolt, daughter of Lt. Col. Barbara Hoeben, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutic Squadron clinical pharmacist, March 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. February is Children’s Dental Health Month and Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., wants parents to know what to look out for to make sure their children have great dental health.

If a parent knows their child was injured in the mouth, they should check for bleeding, tooth displacement, tooth fracture or persistent pain. If any of these symptoms are visible, a visit to the dentist is appropriate. The dentist will be able to establish a baseline for the tooth in case of future changes. It’s common for a baby’s tooth to turn gray after being hit, but should not be of worry.

For children with permanent teeth, chipping while being injured is common. If a parent can locate the chipped part, they should take it with them to a dentist appointment because it may be bonded back on.

Permanent teeth can also fall out due to injury. In this case, a parent should take proper measures to possibly save the tooth: Act quickly and make sure the tooth spends as little time possible outside of the mouth.

Do not scrub off any dirt from the tooth because the tooth has cells on the root that are vital for the tooth to be reattached. The scrubbing can remove these cells. Gently rinse the tooth if needed and place it back in the tooth socket.

Have your child gently bite down on a cloth to stabilize the tooth in its proper position and get to the dentist as soon as possible.

If a parent is uncomfortable with any of these procedures, put the tooth in milk and get to the dentist as soon as possible.

With these tips, parents can better understand how to handle certain scenarios and potentially save their child’s tooth.

For more information on children’s dental health, contact the Langley Dental Clinic at (757) 225-7630, Option 1, then Option 2, or Fort Eustis at (757) 314-8015 or (757) 314-7925.

(Editor’s note: portions of this article were provided by 633rd Medical Group)

atmosphere, including more than 1,400 active objects and 22,000 pieces of debris.

As objects in space orbit the Earth, like a bright red car, three Ground-based Electro-Optical Deep-Space Surveillance Sites, or GEODSS, collect positional and photometric data said Maj. Erin Salinas, Detachment 1 commander, 20th Space Control Squadron.

“We have to know where things are in space in order to know what is going on around us,” Salinas said. “Our data helps maintain the advantages space is providing us, in not just our everyday life as civilians, but with our military capabilities as well.”

As Flacon Heavy left Earth’s atmosphere and delivered its payload into orbit, the GEODSS track its position. The car’s positional data is then relayed to the 18th SPCS and they assign it a catalog number. Diana McKissock, 18th Space Control Squadron Spaceflight Safety and SSA Sharing Flight

Lead, says you can see this information on Space-Track.org.

“The car’s number is 43205, named ‘TESLA ROADSTER/ FALCON 9H’ in the satellite catalog,” said McKissock.

Far above the world, floating in a peculiar way, Starman sits in a tin can. There’s nothing he can do with Earth looking blue in his rear-view mirror, but the men and women of the 21st Space Wing are tracking his journey. A testament to the abilities of our space situational awareness mission and the Airmen that bring space superiority to the fight every day.

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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. — Two boosters from SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket approach Landing Zones 1 and 2, located at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. on Feb. 6, 2018. The rocket, which lifted off from the historic launchpad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is now the most powerful launch vehicle in operation anywhere in the world.

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Mountaineer shall not accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

RESIDENTIAL FOR SALE CENTRAL 5 INCOME PROPERTIES

Employment

Good condition.

East and Central. Owner carry 20% down.

719-550-0010.

$95,000 2-story townhouse

2br + 1.5 ba, fpl, carport, patio, exc. cond. OWC w/20% down.

719-550-0010.

CONDOS/TOWNHOMES S/W, 2BR, w/2 bath, condo. $1150/mo + dep.

910 Tenderfoot Hill Rd. Avl. now.

Lv msg, 719-287-0624 or 719-2325784.

NORTHEAST 2BR FURNISHED APT.

lower level of home. Woodmen/ Academy. $1075/mo + dep. Utils pd. incl w/d. Priv entry. Avail now.

246-1320

ROOMMATES WANTED Near Pete AFB

Extra lrg 1BD furnished. Internet, cable and utilities included. Private entry, $950 per mo. Call 719-5343519

CLEANING FT & PT Positions available

$10.75/hr. Days & Eves. Send resume to: info@cctcs.com

PT Employee

Needed with Government security clearance. Mostly mornings. $20/hr.

Email resume to: info@cctcs.com.

DOG GROOMER EXPERIENCED DOG GROOMER

Stylist, Part-Time, Commission only.

Call 719-382-0188

FEB. 16TH - 19TH

EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEAN OF LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY AND HUMAN SERVICES

Pikes Peak Community College is accepting applications for Associate Dean of Law, Public Safety and Human Services. Salary $5,416.67 monthly gross. Submit application on-line at https://ppcc-openhire. silkroad.com/epostings/. AA/EEO

COLLEGE LEVEL ENGLISH FACULTY

Pikes Peak Community College is accepting applications for College Level English Faculty. Salary $3,843.75 monthly gross. Submit application on-line at https://ppccopenhire.silkroad.com/epostings/.

AA/EEO.

PLUS MORE GREAT DEALS THROUGHOUT THE STORE! 719.380.8580 651 N. Academy Blvd. entertainmart.com

Services

Rentals

MAZDA 1999 Mazda Miata

DIVORCE Paralegal Services Military Discount 719-520-9992

Transportation

MERCHANDISE

Real Estate

Classifieds

Free ads in accordance with military regulations must be non-commercial and for personal property offered by local base or unit personnel without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex or religious origin. FREE ADS are limited to one ad per household at 3 lines max. The editor and publisher reserve the right to edit ads, and/or not publish ads. NO DUTY PHONE NUMBERS WILL BE PRINTED. DEADLINE: Noon Tuesday

conv., custom rims, new tires, white, 113K mi, exc. cond., $4700. 3932579/393-2276

TRUCKS 2002 DODGE RAM 1500

silver, 4wd, new tires, sits 6, 128K mi, $9500. 393-2579/393-2276

can publish your

NOTICES TO CREDITORS

For more info call 634-5905

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SPACE OBSERVER Thursday, February 15, 2018

www.peterson.af.mil

FINANCING AVAILABLE

PRESIDENTS’ DAY 148

$

Brushed Nickle Floor Lamp $110

Hexagon End Table $148

(102-90079)

Tufted Sofa

648

$ Tufted Sofa $648 (1A-329S) • Loveseat $518 • Chair $368 • Ottoman $148

(27912)

110

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Set of 2 Geometric Accent Tables $69 (6B1436N) • Hexagon End Table $148 (27912) • Console Table $268 (27916) 8’ x 10’ Area Rug $199 (164-ANIVYN3-81) • Brushed Nickle Floor Lamp $110 (102-90079) • 29” Table Lamp $69 (109-90661) 39” x 39” Wall Art $39 (121-11597)

Console Table $268 (27916)

268

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Tufted Sofa

598

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188

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Tufted Sofa with Nailheads $598 (1B-225S) • (Not Pictured: Loveseat $498) Evelyn Script Armchair (1H-564)

Chair $348 • White/Gold Metal Leg Bench $78 Each (L170121) • Set of 2 Geometric Accent Tables $69 (6B1436N) Gold Hall Table $88 (6B4220) • Gold Bar Cart $48 (4B1706)

78

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2-Piece Set

48

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54

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89

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59" Mirrored Jewelry Cabinet (A4014)

2-Piece Black Marble and Gold Sofa Tray Set

(4B4707N) Larger Table 12 x 12 x 27 and Small Table

10 x 10 x 23

4-Drawer 4-Basket Storage (FZ1501) 21w x 21h x 12d

Faux Marble Top Storage Chest (162005) 22w x 28h x 12d

While Supplies Last 021518

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