Peterson Space Observer Oct. 18, 2018

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 21st Space Wing Comptroller Squadron take a moment to pose for a photo near midnight Sept. 30, 2018, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The fiscal year comes at the end of September and teams of people must work together to make sure each group receives the funding it needs.

By Audrey Jensen | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — While the rest of Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, was busy preparing for the week Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, some Airmen were awake finishing their week with the End of Year Closeout. Members of the 21st Comptroller Squadron, Contracting Squadron, Space Wing, Civil Engineer Squadron, Wing Staff Agency and Communications Squadron were working well into the weekend, some as late as 1:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 1, to close out the end of the fiscal year 2018. This year’s closeout ended up being one of the most successful the 21st SW has seen, according to 2nd Lt. Danielle Sease, 21st CPTS financial analysis flight commander. “I was really nervous at first, thinking of all the things that could possibly go wrong — I had three backup plans,” said Sease. “But in the end, everything that got asked for funding was funded.” Contracts that are funded have to go through many hands

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to see it through — it’s a process that wouldn’t happen without the teams of people working to make sure each group receives the funding it needs. “We are working hard, not only this weekend, but throughout the year to provide the best support we can so they accomplish their missions – our folks work very hard to do that,” said Lt. Col. Scott Schofield, 21st CONS commander. Contracts are not just handled last-minute when funding falls in the lap of finance the last weekend of the fiscal year, either. Right now, CPTS and CONS are working on FY ’19 contracts to be put in place for the new year of funding. “The medical team has the majority of the ones that are Oct. 1 and there are about 10 that we have to have funded, because they are healthcare workers and they need funding in order to work Oct. 1,” said Sheri Burks, 21st CONS base support deputy flight chief. For one contract, it takes not just the contracting or comptroller squadron, but a team.

“It really is a team effort,” Schofield said. “It’s contracting in conjunction with the comptroller squadron and all the customers – government purchase card holders, subject matter experts – plenty of folks in the customer squadrons as well. “It takes the relationship with all of us to come together to make it work – that team work is absolutely the key to success.” This year, the contracting office saw 20,000 contract actions to make up a total of $325 million in funding, said Schofield. In fiscal year ’17, $22 million was executed and for FY ’18, the 21st SW was right on track, said Schofield. “We spend all our funds smartly, and if we hit a point to where we can’t expend the funds on our requirement, we can give money back to the wing,” said Mark Silva, 21st Operations Group resource advisor. “They’ll go out and re-allocate to someone else. If that doesn’t work, they’ll give money back to Major Command.”

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s the season transitions from the summer mania of outdoor activities to the dark and quiet winter months, special consideration and preparation should be taken to be ready. Just because the weather is cold and dark doesn’t mean there are fewer activities or ways for Airmen and their families to stay resilient. My first recommendation is to go into the winter with a plan. Don’t wait and expect everything and everyone around you to keep you engaged and entertained. Is there a project that can be done indoors that you’ve been waiting on? Take a class (one-day or a whole semester) in-person or online for something you have an interest in, but never had time to pursue. Do not allow isolation or cheap entertainment rob you of the opportunity to grow in something worthwhile. Take the time before winter settles in to think of things you can do and remember—many of the activities you enjoyed in the warm months are still available in winter. They may just be a little harder to find and require some extra preparation. Winter comes with its own unique challenges. Personal safety, while always a consideration, should be at the forefront of your thoughts as you prepare for cold-weather activities. A few general safety principles can greatly reduce the risks you take while still allowing the flexibility to have a good time. Think ahead. Don’t go into anything blindly. Don’t panic about every possible negative outcome, but take time to consider what might go wrong while you are away. If you plan to drive, inspect your vehicle prior to departing and make sure it is in serviceable condition. Bring extra fuel if traveling long distances and don’t take unnecessary

risks such as aggressive or careless driving. NEVER drive while impaired or tired and check the weather before you leave. Keep in mind that the weather might be nice now, but rapid changes in weather are common in the winter months. Refresh your memory on the signs and symptoms of hypothermia if you plan to be out in the cold. One example of some small winter safety decisions making a huge difference happened last winter here at Clear AFS. During a snow-machine outing, one of our members fell through the ice on a river and was submerged knee-deep in glacier water. Fortunately, he was prepared for the trip and didn’t go alone. Others on the trip were able to pull his snow machine out and his spare clothing was packed in a dry bag. We are surrounded by people, but sometimes still feel alone. The social interaction that occurs naturally in the warmer months can sometimes feel forced in the winter, but is still important. Those who are fortunate enough to be with family or friends, take this time to improve and enrich those relationships. Plan activities and excursions that will bring you closer together. Everyone should seek out contact with people or groups that can help everyone in specific areas of interest such as faith, self-improvement, fitness, hobbies or other common interests.

Despite limited opportunities for outside physical activities, winter is a great time to focus on physical fitness. Dedicate some of the time you spent engaging in outdoor activities in the summer to improving your fitness. You might start a challenge with your coworkers, or perhaps start training for a run in the spring. Working out will get your blood flowing and improve your physical, mental, and emotional health. This is another great opportunity for some social interaction. If your base has a gym, try starting a volleyball or basketball club with some friends. Keeping active is essential to ensuring your continued resiliency as winter sets in. If at any point you find yourself in a situation where you are struggling, don’t forget that you have options. When talking about resiliency, we tend to focus on corrective measures once there are already problems. Instead, take a more preventative approach. Find someone to talk to before things get bad and don’t be afraid to have the hard conversations. If you don’t think you have someone in your life you can talk to, the local Mental Health office or your chaplain are great options. Finally, don’t forget all the great resources online and in-print. Remember, no one is truly alone, even if the weather might try to convince us otherwise.

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Hammonds serve last meal at Peterson By Audrey Jensen | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Two years ago, a couple stepped up and volunteered to serve a need in the community at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. After signing up to serve in military relations, Sister Pam Hammond and Elder Doug Hammond, retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, moved to Colorado Springs from Utah. Mission trips are part of the Hammonds’ faith as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, both as college students and as retirees, said Chaplain William Spencer, 21st Space Wing Chapel wing chaplain. “A call went out to say, ‘We’ve got missionary couples at the Air Force Academy and Fort Carson, we’d like to have some at Peterson, and they have to be retired military so they have base access,” Spencer said. “They responded to the call.” The Hammonds moved so they could plan, purchase, prepare and serve meals for community dinners each month at the base chapel. In total, the couple has served more than 3,000 people through their community dinners since they started serving at the base. “When they got here, it was not just, ‘How are we going to be part of the Latter-Day Saints faith group?’ Their heart was, ‘How can we serve the base in general?’” Spencer said.

“Every month, the Hammonds planned the theme of the community dinner, planned the menu, did the shopping, did the cooking and blessed us with a meal.” The Hammonds’ last night serving families at Peterson AFB was Oct. 4, 2018, when the couple received the volunteer of the year award from the base chapel and a plaque from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints mission president. Doug and Pam were also presented with a personal coin from Col. Todd Moore, 21st Space Wing commander, for their two years of service. “Their community dinners have created a forum for people to connect,” Spencer said. “This chapel functions as a community center in a lot of ways. It’s not just a place of worship, it’s really a gathering place for this base, so all kinds of events take place here. “Their community dinners gave us an opportunity to linger longer and to come without an agenda other than to just say hi and see how each other are doing.” From Sept. 12-21, 2018, the Hammonds were also able to serve Airmen at Thule Air Base, Greenland, where they prepared and served eight meals for the Airmen. When Moore met the Hammonds at his first community dinner, Doug showed him the old, broken-down oven and refrigerator and requested that new appliances be purchased.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Pam Hammond, a volunteer at the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, chapel, cooks grilled cheese sandwiches for families at the community dinner, Oct. 4, 2018. Hammond has served with her husband, Doug Hammond, for the past two years to provide community dinners for families on base.

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“What I love in leadership is boldness, and boy did he give me that,” said Moore, laughing. “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate all the Hammonds have done for the community here.” Doug and Pam said they loved being part of the Peterson AFB community and meeting everyone on base. “I was surprised that food makes such a difference,” Pam said. “I thought, ‘What good am I doing? I’m just making food. How can that translate to making a difference or helping people?’ But food is a basic thing we all need. We watched over the time we’ve been here and we’ve seen people stay longer at the dinners to socialize and laugh. When we went to Thule AB it was such a big deal to those men and women over there.” Having no prior military experience, Pam said she developed a better appreciation for the armed forces and the military. Having served as a hospital administrator for the Air Force for more than 20 years, Doug said it was great to connect with today’s Airmen while serving. Doug and Pam, both in their second marriage, would like to visit Thule AB again in the future, but for now are returning to Utah to their combined 12 children and 45 grandchildren between their two families.

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The 1st Annual “Strike-Out” Domestic Violence Bowling Event is Oct. 30 at the bowling alley from 10 — noon or 1 — 3 p.m. The cost: $5.00/person for two hours of bowling shoes included. Four person teams. Units can call 719-556-8943 to sign up.

COMPTROLLER SQUADRON CLOSURE

21 CPTS will be closed Friday, October 19 for an official function. Please contact Master Sgt. Dustin Bingham, First Sergeant, at 719-306-5481 if you require immediate assistance.

FLU LINE

The flu line will occur Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6:30 a.m. — 6 p.m. at the youth center. The line is open to all personnel.

CFC KICKOFF EVENT

The CFC kickoff event will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, at the Bowling Alley. The event cost $2 and includes shoes and two games. Mike James will kick off the event. He represents a local charity, Veterans square away Veterans. Each unit has CFC project officer. Due to changes in legislation, cash donations are no longer accepted and all events have to be sponsored.

COMMISSARY HOURS

Effective Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 the commissary will have new operating hours. Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. — 7 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. — 7 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.

CCAF GRADUATION

The Peterson Air Force Base CCAF Graduation is 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at The Club. Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, AFSPC command chief will be the commencement speaker.

WINTER SAFETY VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

Transportation is hosting a fantastic event open to all DoD ID card holders. Vehicle mechanics will provide courtesy vehicle safety inspections to advise drivers of any potentially hazardous conditions. Remember, winter is coming! Inspections will be at the BX parking lot Oct. 19 from noon — 4 p.m. and Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m.

CONDOR CREST

PAFB members will conduct an emergency response exercise Oct. 29 – Nov. 2 as part of the 21st Space Wing’s continued commitment to ensure base readiness. These exercises may cause delays at the gate. There will be some traffic disruption and potentially some temporary delays in services in the areas where exercise scenarios are taking place. We ask our mission partners and community members for patience. These exercises are vital training tools that ensure our emergency response forces are able to effectively respond to unplanned crisis events.

ART OF MARRIAGE WORKSHOP

The Peterson Base Chapel cordially invites you to a Military Marriage Workshop called the “Art of Marriage” on Friday, Nov. 2 from 6:30 — 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. — 4 p.m. at The Club. This event is open to all married military personal, from newlywed to those who have

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Cyber Airmen fuel innovation

By Paul Shirk | 55TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) — Cyber Airmen assigned to the 557th Weather Wing recently teamed with the Defense Innovation Unit program to improve how airborne tankers’ scheduling. The changes are the direct result of a March 8, memo from Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, in which he stated, “bringing the future faster requires both expanding our culture of innovation and balancing prudent risk acceptance with agile reaction.” That is the goal of the Defense Innovation Unit where members of the military partner with companies that specialize in fields such as artificial intelligence and information technology, to find new solutions to complex problems. DIU used to be known as DIUx, the ‘experimental’ part of the acronym was dropped due to the success of the program. Senior Airman Erik Tatro, a 2nd System Operations Squadron alphanumeric collections technician, and Senior Airman Wayne Maung, a 16th Weather Squadron computer systems programmer, both worked on Project Jigsaw, with the goal of to optimizingthe efficiency of scheduling airborne tankers. In these programs, Airmen go on temporary duty for six month assignments, collaborating with programmers

in places like Silicon Valley, Boston and Chicago. Part of the secret to their success is rooted in how the teams work together. “Here we use a balanced team,” Johnson said. “We have engineers, projects managers and designers all sitting together and sharing ownership of each project. I think this is very different than at the 557th and many other software development shops where teams are often defensive and don't want to take on high risk projects because of the fear of being blamed for not meeting deadlines set by outside sources.” The other secret is how they approach software design. Working like a start-up company, they create applications that rapidly tackle one small problem at a time. This can deliver a better product faster than waiting two or three years for a complete software suite to be delivered. Any problems discovered in the software can be more easily corrected, a small failure being preferable to correcting the shortfalls of an entire software suite. Changes requested by the customer can sometimes be delivered in just a couple days. Prior to Jigsaw, the tanker mission planners would use whiteboards to plot out their fueling rendezvous. “Rather than taking hours to run the calculations by hand for the hundreds of sorties scheduled each day to

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find a feasible plan,” Tatro said. “The program logs events in order to detect and report errors in scheduling.” It didn’t take long for the new software to start paying off. “Before Jigsaw was delivered to the tanker planners, they would be spending 8 to 12 hours a day with a team of five planning a day of tanker missions,” Maung said. “Now they only need three people and it takes them 4 to 5 hours, usually done before lunch.” Since the program was put into use in April 2017, Jigsaw has saved approximately $200,000 per day, just in fuel. There were other benefits as well. “There’s the maintenance, the parts and the people are happier,” Maung said. “There’s so many small effects that it’s hard to take into account how much money is saved.” Beyond the savings, the Airmen in these programs also benefit by becoming stronger programmers, finding new ways to tackle problems. When they return to their units, they can share their knowledge and experience with their coworkers. “Being on a DIUx project was incredibly informative,” Tatro said. “The knowledge and expertise of those working at Pivotal Labs has helped to broaden my view of computer programming and its applications. Every day I was out there I felt that I had made a meaningful contribution by maximizing efficiency of resources through Project Jigsaw.” Jigsaw’s success has led to it being rolled into a larger operation, Kessel Run, which seeks to improve the software used in air operation centers.

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By Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann | AIR FORCES CYBER PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — As the cyber realm evolves, effects from cyberattacks are moving from the digital world to the physical one. Just three years ago, nearly 225,000 energy customers in Ukraine woke to a powerless city after regional electrical companies were hacked and shut down by malicious Russian cyber actors. Earlier this year, the city of Atlanta had to suspend many of its services while ransomware ran rampant through government computers. To ready the Air Force’s Cyber Protection Teams, which defend priority Department of Defense networks and systems against such malicious cyber-physical acts, the 90th

Cyberspace Operations Squadron has developed an innovative new training tool. “‘Bricks in the Loop’ helps cyber Airmen conceptualize and understand the relationship between the network and physical domains in operational technology infrastructures,” said Christopher De La Rosa, 90th COS cyber modeling and simulation environments lead. “Significant differences exist between information technology and OT networks, necessitating different approaches to training our Airmen in IT and OT cyber defense.” In other words, BIL links cyber (IT) and physical (OT) resources to afford Airmen the opportunity to see how a

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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) — The “Bricks in the Loop” cyber-physical training platform at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, helps 90th Cyberspace Operations Squadron members ready the Air Force’s Cyber Protection Teams. The CPTs defend priority Department of Defense networks and systems against malicious cyber-physical acts.

cyber action can effect a physical asset. Unfortunately, any cyber-physical training option using life-size training assets would be too costly to create, so current options are predominantly virtual-based, according to De La Rosa. To remedy this, his team created a scaled, physical training environment made of toy, plastic bricks purchased off-theshelf. They combined this with an IT network built from open source or low-cost, and easy-to-use software options. The build cost less than $4,000 and took only four months. The “loop” serves as a simulated Air Force installation with assets such as a fire station, police station, airport, airport passenger terminal, jets, tanker trucks and other vehicles. Many of these elements can purposefully be hacked and made to light up, move forward or backward, spin, alarm or stop working all together, all to alert the trainee a cyber action has taken place. The toy bricks are built on 15x15 inch tiles so they can be easily transported and re-built to support on-demand training or to model service-level exercises. “The look and functionality of the environment allows the trainee to easily translate the model to critical missions on most bases, and the potential damage that could occur from a malicious cyber-physical attack on those missions,” De La Rosa said. “There are many more scenarios relevant to Air Force bases that, if disrupted, may have a critical impact on assigned missions.” In the future, the team hopes to include additional assets that will lend to more training scenarios, including fuel operations, security, water filtration, and fire alarm and suppression systems. The team is also seeking to incorporate a remote access and control feature providing trainees the opportunity to connect from anywhere. Training cyber Airmen isn’t new to the 90th COS. In the last two years alone, the squadron has developed 110 cyber capabilities comprising real-time operations and innovation efforts, CMF support efforts, and additional supporting capabilities and enabling efforts, including BIL. As AFCYBER Airmen continue to deliver full-spectrum global cyberspace capabilities and outcomes to the Air Force, joint force and nation, so will the 90th COS in its endeavor to keep them proficiently trained and ready.

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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama — If you are looking for a demonstration on exceeding expectations, you need look no further than Kestrel Eye. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/ Army Forces Strategic Command Technical Center’s Kestrel Eye reached end of life in late August. As a Science and Technology demonstration, Kestrel Eye provided USASMDC/ ARSTRAT vital data and crucial lessons learned for supporting future Army small satellite programs. “Kestrel Eye was deployed into low-earth orbit in October 2017 and remained on orbit for more than 10 months,” said Wheeler “Chip” Hardy, Kestrel Eye program director. “The original estimate was six months. The Kestrel Eye team however, managed to prolong its life to nearly double this original expectation.” Hardy added that the Kestrel Eye demonstrator met the command’s objectives and will be used to inform further Army small-satellite developments “This science and technology program did exactly what an S&T program should, in that it has provided invaluable lessons learned for any future imaging small satellite program,” he said. Kestrel Eye lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, Aug. 14, 2017, and deployed Oct. 24. It was a small, low-cost, visible-imagery satellite the size of a small refrigerator and weighed approximately 50 kg. SMDC engineers designed the satellite to provide electro-optical imagery at a tactically useful resolution and to give Warfighters on the ground the ability to directly task and receive data as it passed overhead. The SMDC team made the Kestrel Eye platform entirely of commercial off-the-shelf and custom-produced components. “A large part of the original concept was to investigate if a less expensive, small satellite could provide useful information,” Hardy said. “From that viewpoint, Kestrel Eye performed well and provided rapid, reliable responses with tactically useful imagery. “Kestrel Eye’s cost is not the only factor to consider,” he added. “Other equally important factors are timeliness of response and the classification of the image collected. Because the service ‘owns’ the satellite, the brigade commander would have confidence that an image would be provided when it was needed.” During its lifetime, the Kestrel Eye demonstrator provided

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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama — Kestrel Eye, a science and technology demonstration, provided the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command vital data and crucial lessons learned for supporting future Army small satellite programs. SMDC’s young engineers and Soldiers who operated the satellite with hands-on satellite experience. They designed and built much of the ground system, operated the ground-station antennas, commanded the imaging microsatellite, and manned the associated operations center. “My experience working on Kestrel Eye was great,” said Dr. Matthew Hitt, SMDC Technical Center general engineer. “It was a good team to work with, and the opportunities and learning potential were beneficial. I learned a lot about satellite orbits, modeling and satellite operations. I also learned about all the subsystems that compose a satellite and the technical challenges associated with them.” Kestrel Eye recently participated in the Joint Capability Technology Demonstration, or JCTD, with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The demonstration results were evaluated by joint

and combatant command Warfighters to determine how well Kestrel Eye could satisfy their needs. Images taken by Kestrel Eye served as the JCTD operational demonstration to enable the Warfighters to comment on future possibilities. “The chief item we learned from Kestrel Eye is that the concept to provide the Warfighter with rapid situational awareness at a reasonable cost has validity,” Hardy said. “Heeding lessons learned from the Kestrel Eye demonstrator will enable other SMDC small-satellite science and technology efforts to have an increased chance of success. “The demonstrator has been a trailblazer for Army imaging from a microsatellite,” he added. “It has shown beneficial tactical capabilities from space, which could represent a new tool for the tactical commander.”

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force announced today the award of three Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) Launch Service Agreements to (in alphabetical order) Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems, and United Launch Alliance. The award to Blue Origin will be for development of the New Glenn Launch System. The award to Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems is for development of the OmegA Launch System. The award to United Launch Alliance will be for development of the Vulcan Centaur Launch System. The Launch Service Agreements will facilitate the development of three domestic launch system prototypes and enable the future competitive selection of two National Security Space launch service providers for future procurements, planned for no earlier than fiscal year 2020. Through public-private partnership agreements, the goal of the acquisition strategy is to satisfy federal law by ensuring that the U.S. maintains assured access to space, with at least two domestic launch service providers and without reliance on non-allied rocket propulsion systems. "Our launch program is a great example

of how we are fielding tomorrow's Air Force faster and smarter," said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. “We're making the most of the authorities Congress gave us and we will no longer be reliant on the Russianbuilt RD-180 rocket engine." With the Congressional mandate to transition away from reliance on foreign rocket propulsion systems, and the planned Delta IV retirement, the Air Force developed an acquisition strategy to accelerate National Security Space launch requirements. "Leveraging domestic commercial space launch systems is good for the Air Force, and a revitalized commercial launch industry is good for the taxpayer," Wilson added. The EELV program has successfully launched 72 NSS missions, dating back to 2003, using the Atlas V and Delta IV launch vehicles. “Since the early days of the space program, the Air Force has been a world leader in space launch,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. "As space becomes more contested and our adversaries develop new capabilities to thwart our advantage, we are fielding our space capabilities to ensure we remain the best in the business." While the prototypes are being developed, the Air Force will continue to competitively

award commercial launch services contracts to providers who demonstrate the capability to design, produce, qualify and deliver launch systems and provide the mission assurance support required to deliver National Security Space satellites to orbit. “I’m excited to announce these creative partnerships that directly support the Air Force’s strategy to drive innovation and leverage commercial industry. These awards are a leap forward in space launch capabilities, ensuring continued U.S. dominance in space,” said Dr. William Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. The Air Force competitively awarded the Launch Service Agreements as other transaction (OT) agreements in accordance with the Air Force’s other transaction authority (OTA) for prototype projects. OT agreements are nontraditional acquisition arrangements that allow for shared investment to encourage innovation and promote the maturation of capabilities. The use of OTA is consistent with guidance in the National Space Transportation Policy to “cultivate increased technological innovation and entrepreneurship in the U.S. commercial space transportation sector through the use of incentives such as nontraditional acquisition arrangements,

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A 23rd Maintenance Group A-10C Thunderbolt II crew chief prepares an aircraft for relocation in anticipation of Hurricane Michael, Oct. 9, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. To safeguard flying assets, Moody AFB is repositioning some aircraft to avoid the predicted tropical storm-force winds in the Southeast region.

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Tech. Sgt. Krysta Crooks and Staff Sgt. Travis Gaskins, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons loaders, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, prepare to load a GBU-54 bomb onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, Sept. 26, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guard deployed Airmen and F-16s to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group for an air expeditionary force rotation in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. As part of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the 407th AEG provides combat airpower in support of U.S. Central Command military objectives.

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Senior Airmen Aaron Legardye, left, and Anthony Poindexter, 11th Security Forces Squadron response force members, participate in a land navigation exercise during the 11th SFS Defender’s Challenge on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 3, 2018. The challenge tested the defenders’ physically, as well as, mentally, in weapons knowledge, urban tactics, land navigation, self-aid buddy care and response to attacks.

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Staff Sgt. Belinda S. Son, right, 514th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, and Senior Airman Stephanie Lezcano, 45th AES aeromedical evacuation technician, strap down equipment prior to a joint training mission with the 514th AES, 45th AES and the 439th AES at Joint Base McGuire-DixLakehurst, N.J., Oct. 5, 2018.

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By Senior Airman Joshua Magbanua & Airman 1st Class Ariel Leighty | 86TH AIRLIFT WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) — Airmen from the 424th Air Base Squadron at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium welcomed Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 4, in a way not seen in over a half century. “It’s the first time in 51 years that we are conducting airdrop exercises at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Airfield. In addition to the airdrop, crews will be using the newly certified assault landing zone to conduct Engine Running On-loads and Offloads,” said Maj. Tim O’Rourke, 424th ABS director of operations. Parajumpers from Ramstein’s 435th Air Ground Operations Wing participated in the jump, conducted from C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron. As a geographically separated unit of Ramstein's 86th Airlift Wing, the mission of the 424th ABS is to provide airfield operations support for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and NATO. The newly implemented drop zone provides NATO nations a training arena to practice and hone skills vital for combat readiness. “The objective of the exercise was to demonstrate the new capability of the airfield,” O’Rourke said. “In doing so, we were able to contribute to the readiness and training for tactical airlift crews and airborne units. All of our Airmen were essential to today’s mission. Without their contributions, and the support from the local community, SHAPE, USAGBENELUX, the 86 OG, and 435 CRG, none of this would have been possible.” Leaders at the 424th ABS have been identifying ways to expand their airfield’s ability to support various Army and Air Force missions and training opportunities.

When it became known that SHAPE airfield had infrastructure to support landing and drop zone operations, research was conducted to determine whether or not it was viable to establish such operations at Chievres, O’Rourke said. A series of site surveys and risk assessments showed the capability was possible, and the landing and drop zones were soon certified for use. The recent airdrop of 435th AGOW Airmen served as a proof of concept that Chievres can accommodate tactical airlift training, O’Rourke added. “If we were to use the proverbial ‘crawl, walk, run,’ I would say we are in the walking stage,” he said. “We are getting closer and closer to becoming fully operational in terms of our in-house capabilities to support expanded operations.” Lt Col Craig Lindstrom, 424th ABS commander, described the expansion of Chievres’ capabilities as a collaborative effort which required ingenuity on the part of all of the squadron’s mission partners. At Chievres, the U.S. Army operates the installation, while local farmers own portions of the property within the perimeter of the base, including on the airfield. Lindstrom said the location of SHAPE airfield is ideal for the use of C-130s from Ramstein AB because of the relatively short flight time and the available maneuvering airspace to conduct airdrop. The squadron’s intent is to look at the airfield not merely as a transit hub, but a training arena for NATO aircrews and airborne forces to get realistic, easy-to-schedule training opportunities in the heart of Western Europe. “We are excited to see this vision become a reality, and are hopeful it will make positive contributions to NATO training and readiness.”

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) — Parajumpers assigned to the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing descend upon a field at Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 4, 2018. Leaders at the 424th Air Base Squadron have been pushing to expand Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Airfield’s capacity to support airlift missions.

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) — A parajumper airdrops from a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft over Chievres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 4, 2018. Twelve parapjumpers participated in the jump on Chievres as a co-operablity exercise between Airmen from Chievers and Ramstein AB, Germany to show the base's ability to extend air power to Belgium.

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116th ACW deploys Airmen to distribute food, water for Hurricane Michael relief ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) — Airmen from the 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, deployed from Robins Air Force Base Oct. 15, to help distribute food and water to citizens affected by Hurricane Michael in Seminole County, Georgia. The team of 11 Airmen join other members of the wing who are already working in Seminole County clearing roadways to allow access for first responders and utility companies to begin caring for victims affected by the storm. “I think it’s important for us to be here to support the people who have been affected by Hurricane Michael,” said 2nd Lt. Justice King, officer in charge of the operation. “A big reason many of us joined the Air National Guard is to help with humanitarian missions when unexpected events like this happen.” The 116th ACW is highly trained and experienced in accomplishing these types of missions. In 2005, Airmen from the wing deployed in support of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts and more recently in support of Hurricane Irma relief in September 2017 and Hurricane Matthew relief in October 2016. “Our Airmen train consistently for these types of situations. This is part of what we do and what the Georgia Air National Guard is all about, to help the citizens of Georgia when something like this occurs,” said Col. Jonathan Cox, 116th Mission Support Group commander. “Citizens in our state are in need and we have the capabilities to help relieve some of that distress.” The 116th ACW’s primary missions include the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System and domestic operations including route clearance, security, communications, and medical response during domestic emergencies like Hurricane Michael.

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By Staff Sgt. Michelle Alvarez-Rea | 140TH WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper the Colorado National Guard, veterans, and their families for a formal deactivation ceremony of the 200th Airlift Squadron, Oct. 14, at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. Until June 2018, the 200th AS was a geographically separated unit under the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard. The 200th AS was established in 1946 with the C-47 Skytrain, the original “Flintstone Airlines.” Over the years the Squadron transitioned through various aircraft to include the C-57 Skymaster, C-131 Samaritan, Cessna 0-2 Skymaster, Boeing T-43A, C-26B Metroliner and most recently, the C-21 A Learjet. The 200th AS mission evolved and grew to keep up with the demands of the Air Force and the immediate needs of the warfighter. After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the squadron moved from Buckley Air Force Base to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, where it began a new mission as target aircraft for NORAD air defense exercises. This was in addition to its existing mission providing and securing priority aircraft for the highest level of military and civilian leaders, as well as classified cargo. Ten years later, that mission expanded again, and in a true demonstration of the Total Force concept, an inter-fly agreement with the active-duty Air Force’s 311th Airlift Squadron was born, allowing the two squadrons to share jets, pilots and deployments. Since then, the squadron and its members have supported disaster relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, humanitarian relief in Haiti, and operations for

Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom in its ongoing support of the active duty in-theater mission. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Loh, Adjutant General of the Colorado National Guard stated during a May 2018 media interview, "The 200th is the most efficient and effective operational support airlift squadron in the Air Force, delivering great results proven by the fact that the 200th has won the Joint Operational Support Airlift Center small unit award seven years in a row.” Despite their numerous accomplishments and awards, the Pentagon announced in January that the 30-person unit described as “tight knit” by its members, would be dissolved. "Despite a rich history, and countless accolades, the Air Force decided to consolidate assets and deactivated our unit” said Brig. Gen. Floyd Dunstan, Assistant Adjutant General-Air. “The 200 AS Bobcats will now hold an esteemed part of our history.” On May 31, members of the 200th AS flew their final mission in preparation of its official cease of operations in June and the subsequent reallocation of its Learjets to other bases across the country. “The unit meant a lot to me personally, it meant a lot to our community, to the state of Colorado and to the nation. It’s sad to see the end of an era” said Steve Campbell, retired squadron technician, during an interview with KOAA News, May 31. "Our Colorado National Guard members, veterans, and their families embody Colorado's spirit of service," Hickenlooper said. "We owe them much appreciation as they have faithfully served our state and nation through disaster, crisis and conflict."

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 16th Space Control Squadron held an end-of-mission ceremony for its UltraHigh Frequency Standardized Process for Interference Recognition and Interference Targeting at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, June 18, 2018. The event marked the end of the squadron’s support to the global mission it performed since 2010. 16th SPCS, which is assigned to the 21st Operations Group at Peterson AFB and the 380th SPCS, its Reserve associate unit, is responsible for operating space control capabilities to achieve flexible and versatile space superiority. It also provides capabilities to the combatant commanders to monitor, detect, characterize, geo-locate and report sources of electromagnetic interference on U.S. military and commercial satellites. The UHF SPIRIT was initialized at Naval Research Laboratory in 1999 as Project SPIRIT. In the first six years, laboratory operations led to increasing Department of Defense requirements, which necessitated

a transition from the lab to a program of record. In 2010, UHF SPIRIT transitioned from the Joint Spectrum Center to the 16th SPCS. The UHF SPIRIT utilized antenna locations in parts of the U.S. and Asia that fed data to the central operating location at Peterson AFB, allowing Airmen to monitor satellite communication signals in multiple areas around the globe simultaneously. This support for Airmen helped execute their operational missions. During its nearly eight-year run with the UHF SPIRIT, 16th SPCS and 380th SPCS processed 379 space support requests, 158 ad-hoc taskings and 1,688 operation intelligence reports in support of six combatant commanders. The UHF SPIRIT operated 24 hours per day seven days per week with 115 certified operators, ensuring space defense throughout its service. With support for UHF SPIRIT at an end, space defense continues to be a priority for the nation and 16th SPCS and 380th SPCS stand ready to provide support whenever and wherever it’s needed.

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HOUSTON, Texas — Army astronauts Col. Andrew "Drew" Morgan and Lt. Col. Anne McClain, both from the astronaut class of 2013, prepare to be promoted while underwater following required training in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at the Sonny Carter Training Facility in Houston, Texas, Sept. 27. with the unique promotion experience. "This isn't something we typically do. I sincerely appreciate everybody. I appreciate all of the work the divers do down here. They are down here with me now," Morgan said. "I can't think of a better way to celebrate what will be my last promotion in the Army in a space suit with all of you surrounded by the people I love and respect, and to do it alongside Anne McClain, one of the finest officers I've ever met - congratulations to you as well. "I can't list all of the mentors along the way who have shaped me into who I've become but there is one mentor - one friend that I just have to mention by name - my wife, Stacy. I could not have done it without her. I am a better person because of her - my wife of nearly 20 years. I love you very much, Stacy," he continued. Thank you to everybody for being here. General Dickinson, thank you for making the trip down here.

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Office: 719-579-7628 Cell: 719-440-5106 bbeckman@rmbt.net www.rmbt.com

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We know even the smallest requests are a big deal. At David Weekley Homes, creating your ultimate home is about having a personal Team that puts your dreams, desires and requests above all else. Our Team is deeply committed to making sure your family has the best possible experience – even before you move in. That’s The Weekley Way!

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