Space Observer, January 19

COMMANDER’S CORNER: DID YOU BLOW YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION BY JANUARY 2ND? - PAGE 2

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Vol. 61 No. 3

21st OG Airmen participate in MIT internship

By Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Space is no longer a sanctuary where the United States or our allies and partners operate with impunity, according to the Air Force Space Command’s Space Mission Force White Paper.

Training and skills that sustained the U.S. military space operations for the last several decades are not the same skills needed to fight through threats and win in today’s contested, degraded and operationally‐limited environment.

To ensure collective defense, U.S. and allied forces are prepared to operate in this new reality, AFSPC and its respective wings must transform the culture of understanding.

Building the expertise and skills necessary for U.S. space forces to operate freely, and if necessary, defend themselves in the global commons of space is what Col. Troy Endicott, 21st Operations Group commander, intended to do when he partnered with Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory, to create the MIT/LL Intern Program to posture future Air Force space operators to better handle the ever evolving realm of space.

“No one in the world knows what’s going on in space better than the United States Air Force,” said Endicott. “We have built operations for space situational awareness that are quite remarkable, but we cannot rest on our laurels. These capabilities were built for a domain and environment that was rather static and not an environment where we saw significant threats. That part has changed.”

Because of that change, the United States now finds itself See Internship page 11

(Courtesy photo)

LEXINGTON, Mass. – Reprinted with permission courtesy of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Massachusetts.

James bids farewell as SecAF

By Tech. Sgt. Robert Barnett Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The men and women of the Air Force bid farewell to the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Jan. 11.

James led the Air Force for more than three years after being confirmed in December 2013.

“Because of your leadership, the United States Air Force is better prepared to fly, fight and win than at any time in history,” said Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. “Thank you, Debbie James, for your service to this country, for your commitment to our Airmen, to their families, and to the joint force. We’re safer today because of you.”

Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spoke about See Farewell page 6

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James waves to attendees during her farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. James took office as the 23rd secretary of the Air Force in December 2013.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

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Does your trash talk?

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Top 10 photos of 2016 at Peterson AFB Page 12

Playing it safe Page 14

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Did you blow your New Year’s resolution by January 2nd?

CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. — One time, I swore off “dad jokes,” like, “Two guys walked into a bar. The third guy…ducked!” Obviously, that didn’t take!

One quick Google search on “how to keep your New Year’s resolutions” returned 13 million results. “Top 50 New Year’s Resolutions,” “100 New Year’s Resolutions and How to Keep Them,” “50 New Year’s Resolutions,” “10 New Year’s Resolutions,” and on and on. My favorite? “Stop Twerking!” Seriously, that was number 7 of 100 in one of the lists. Really? Do we have a twerking epidemic on our hands?

Most of us want to lose a few a few pounds, get more fit, get out of debt or get rid of a bad habit. But why didn’t it stick? Was it a lack of willpower or was it the resolution itself? I’m no psychiatrist, but I’m very familiar with how something like a chocolate cupcake can make one quickly set aside the willpower to lose a few pounds, or how a warm bed can sometimes be more powerful than a chilly three-mile run in the morning.

Making a change requires putting your mind to it, for sure, but WebMD told me that studies show people who apply an extra measure of willpower are more than twice

By Col. Gary Cornn 721st Mission Support Group as likely to be successful. Little tricks like replacing the bad habit with something else, or limiting something instead of setting an absolute, such as eliminating it completely, help with willpower.

For example, squeeze a stress ball or do some pushups when you want a chocolate cupcake. Maybe let yourself have biscuits and gravy for breakfast on the last Saturday of the month instead of eliminating biscuits and gravy completely. For me, I know I can do three miles in my neighborhood at 5 a.m. in most of the local morning temperatures.

I just need to apply that extra measure of willpower to get out from underneath the covers at 4:50 a.m.

It should be noted that willpower alone

cannot overcome an addiction, so if your issue is more serious, then you should seek help. The various helping agencies on base can help. They include the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, Mental Health, Family Advocacy, Chaplains among others. If you have an addiction, don’t try to do this on your own. However, if you are simply wrestling with keeping your New Year’s resolution, then this is for you.

A reason you were not successful could have been the actual resolution itself. We’ve learned along the way how to set work-related goals and achieve them, but for some reason we don’t tend to apply those lessons to our New Year’s resolutions. We learn goals should be SMART — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound. You can apply SMART to New Year’s Resolutions as well.

Specific is not, “I want to lose some weight.”

Maybe it’s more like, “I want to lose 10 pounds.” However, even more success might be in the specific goal, “I’m going to reduce my portion sizes by half, and run 12 miles per week.”

Measurable goals don’t end with “…lose some weight” either. For your resolution,

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Achievable resolutions are something you really can accomplish within reason. Is a normal human going to run a half-marathon every weekend? Doubtful. For many of nominal fitness, a three-mile run or walk four times per week is achievable. You need to figure out what is achievable for you. Maybe you set that goal too high the first time.

Realistic resolutions are those that are sensible and pragmatic. Just because your Fitbit can be set to 99,999 steps per day doesn’t mean that should be your daily goal. For some, 7,000 steps per day is realistic, but it may be 10,000 for others.

Time-bound. Per-day, per-week and within three months are all phrases typical of something that is time-bound.

Finally, and maybe you already know this, you don’t have to wait until Jan. 1 to make transformational changes in your life. There is nothing magical about New Year’s Day. If you find your resolution didn’t make it into the second week of January, then make it SMART, sprinkle in a little extra willpower, and in the immortal words of Taylor Swift, begin again!

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Does your trash talk? OPSEC extends to the wastebasket

By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — If your trash can could speak, what would it tell you? More importantly, what would it tell someone who meant harm?

It could tell them a lot, according to Staff Sgt. Michael Craddock, 21st Space Wing operational security coordinator.

For instance, he said things like deployment or temporary duty rosters, recall rosters, organizational charts and printed email can benefit an adversary.

“Anything with a name or identifying information on it can be used by somebody,” he said. “Something as simple as a receipt can be used by identity thieves.”

It may not be an individual piece of information that is revealing by itself, but when that piece is added to others that have been collected it can be compiled into data that can be dangerous in the hands of adversaries, Craddock said. A recall roster collected at one point could be compared with purchase accounts and dependent lists to piece together troop movements or locations, for example.

“When they put things together it can get people hurt,” said Craddock. “Especially with the enemy we have now.

They aren’t looking for a tactical advantage; they are looking to cause harm.”

If it doesn’t seem likely someone will go through the garbage of a non-descript office on Peterson Air Force Base, think again. A recent Interagency OPSEC Support Staff newsletter mentioned that trash from the U.S. is being shipped to foreign nations. That material can be sorted through and examined to mine data that could be used against American citizens.

There are some practices that can help prevent information falling into adversarial hands, Craddock said. A few simple, precautionary steps can go a long way in applying good operations security practices where trash is concerned. The biggest one is following established procedure.

“The number one thing people can do is adhere to the 100 percent shred policy,” at Peterson AFB, he said. “All offices on base should have one. If it is paper and it has any See Wastebasket page 8

(U.S. Air Force photo by Dave Smith)

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By Philip Carter 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — It’s Friday night at the Eclipse Cyber Café and an Airman just ordered a coffee. Together with a group of volunteers, they wait to receive a call that could possibly save a life.

This is what happens every weekend here when a group of people volunteer with Airmen Against Drunk Driving. These volunteers give up their personal time to go out and save lives by providing safe transportation to other Airmen who may have had too much to drink.

This private organization, often referred to as A2D2, is a free designated driver service supporting the Colorado Springs area including Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, and Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. These services are available Friday and Saturday nights, extended weekends, including nights before holidays and family days, and during official functions that serve alcohol.

This organization is supported by the Peterson AFB Chapel, through the use of its Eclipse Cyber Café, where volunteers take calls and send out drivers. A2D2 is comprised of both military and civilian volunteers.

“There’s a big misconception that it’s only junior enlisted who can volunteer for or use these services,” said Staff Sgt. Megan Higgason, Advance Space Operations School space intelligence instructor at Peterson. “It’s anyone assigned to those three installations.”

In 2016 they ended up with a total of 151 volunteers from all levels of leadership and branches of service. “We’ve had officers, Soldiers and civilians volunteer,” Higgason said. “We even had a captain and an Army specialist on our council.”

Each night volunteers work the five-hour shift together. Throughout the year, motivated volunteers put in nearly 5,000 hours and ensured about 550 people made it home safely, potentially saving their lives and others on the road.

The call to support wingmen comes from more than just a sense of duty. For some it comes from personal life experiences.

“My dad has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. I tried to help him, but he wouldn’t accept it,” said Senior Airman Rose Gudex, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs photojournalist. “Since I couldn’t help him, I made it my mission to help as many Airmen as I could.”

The passion of the many volunteers of A2D2, like Gudex and others, is what drives the program.

Now people from around the local community can feel safer when they’re on the roads.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Rose Gudex)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airman 1st Class Kimberly O’Neill, 21st Dental Squadron lab technician and regular Airmen Against Drunk Driving volunteer, waits for her hot drink at the Eclipse Cyber Café at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., from Sam Anderson, Eclipse Cyber Café barista, Jan. 14, 2017.

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(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airman 1st Class Louis Catiller, 2017 Airmen Against Drunk Driving vice president, delivers a safety brief to the volunteers for the night at the Eclipse Cyber Café on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 14, 2017. A2D2 is a private organization that provides safe rides home to anyone who lives or works on Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB or Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station.

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(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James listen to the citation for her Distinguished Public Service award during James’ farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017.

James took office as the 23rd secretary of the Air Force in December 2013.

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the impact James tenure left on the service.

“You’ve inspired us, you took care of us, and you led us well,” Goldfein said. “It is now my distinct honor as the 21st chief of staff, on behalf of a grateful nation, and your 660,000 active, Guard and Reserve Airmen, to report that you have completed your obligation to support and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

That you bore true faith and allegiance to the same, and that you well and faithfully discharged your duties of the Office of Secretary of the Air Force.”

During the ceremony, James was presented with the Distinguished Public Service Award by Carter. Her husband, Frank Beatty, was presented with an Air Force award for exceptional public service from Goldfein.

“When I took this job … I knew it would be the honor of my professional lifetime,” she said. “I did not fully understand, at the time, what an absolute joy it would be and how much I would learn from all of you.”

In her remarks, James shared four stories of Airmen, who she said touched her heart.

Two weeks after James was confirmed, she received a call informing her of a convoy hit by an improvised explosive device near Kabul, Afghanistan. Ten people were killed.

Among them was Capt. David Lyon, who had been in the Air Force for five years. He was a logistics specialist, executive officer for his group commander, athlete and volunteer coach for the U.S. Air Force Academy track team, she said.

Finally, she shared that as an American, she will be secure in the knowledge that the Air Force is protecting her family, friends and country 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

James attended his dignified transfer where she met his widow, Capt. Dana Lyon, who was also stationed in Afghanistan. The couple had spent Christmas together two days prior to his death.

“In the midst of unspeakable grief, Dana taught me about how much we ask of people,” the secretary explained.

Today, she is Maj. Dana Lyon, assistant strength and conditioning coach at the Air Force Academy — an active mentor in her own right, James declared.

Within days of the call about Capt. Lyon, drug use and cheating on proficiency exams was discovered at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. James joined Gen. Mark Welsh, then chief of staff of the Air Force, as they investigated the situation.

They were joined by then Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein, the 20th Air Force commander. James shared that Weinstein explained the dynamics of the nuclear enterprise, including how Air Force leaders spoke of nuclear as number one, “but no one put their money where their mouth was,” she said.

“He is still the fiercest advocate for our missileers, security forces, and all the other Airmen who represent our nuclear enterprise,” she proclaimed.

James then went on to describe Tech. Sgt. Brian Williams, “one of the bravest, most dedicated people I have ever met.”

Williams met the secretary when he was competing as a member of the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program. A 16year veteran, he served in security forces where he deployed six times, including to Afghanistan. He was injured from an IED explosion, losing his left leg above the knee.

It was a difficult recovery, she said. The Air Force wanted to medically retire him, but he refused, wanting to continue serving. At the time, the service was starting to allow more exemptions for wounded warriors.

“I was the one who signed the paperwork that allowed him to stay in the Air Force,” James said proudly. “It is an honor to serve with Airmen like Tech. Sgt. [Master Sgt. select] Brian Williams.”

The secretary then highlighted retired Col. Charles McGee and the Tuskegee Airmen who “grew up in a time when ‘separate but equal’ was the law of the land.”

The Tuskegee Airmen proved to be exceptional flyers, maintainers, radio operators and support personnel, demonstrating that the Air Force core value of excellence in all we do, has nothing to do with the color of an Airman’s skin, she said.

Finally, she shared that as an American, she will be secure in the knowledge that the Air Force is protecting her family, friends and country 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

“I will never ever cease being a member of the Air Force family,” she said. “I will always remain an advocate for Airmen and the Air Force.”

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and his wife, Dawn, present Frank Beatty, husband of Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, with a plaque during James’ farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. James took office as the 23rd secretary of the Air Force in December 2013.

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James stands for the national anthem with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, during her farewell ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. James took office as the 23rd secretary of the Air Force in December 2013.

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The importance of file management

By Philip Carter 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo — No matter what an Airman’s job is, or the position they hold, it’s always important to stay compliant with Air Force Instructions when it comes to maintaining proper file management.

Some people that work here may not realize the importance of having a proper file plan for office documents. A file plan is an inventory of every file that is managed, paper or electronic. Failing to have a plan can have a negative impact Air Force-wide, which is why all bases have a base records manager.

According to the Federal Records Act, government agencies are to manage the creation, maintenance, use and disposition of records. If records are poorly managed, individuals could lose access to benefits, the government might be exposed to legal liabilities and historical documents could be lost forever.

“The amount of electronically stored information maintained by the Air Force is estimated to be greater than 400 petabytes of data,” said Robert M. O’Connor, Air Force Space Command records manager. “The cost of storing this data has become the Air Force’s second largest expenditure after jet fuel.”

To give this number some perspective, 400 petabytes is equal to 6 million copies of the entire Library of Congress collection.

If it’s time for an office to setup a new file plan or just make sure the plan that’s already in place follows the proper Air Force regulations, there’s an agency that can help. The 21st Communications Squadron Knowledge Management Center is where Airmen can go to make sure file plans are compliant.

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The Peterson Airman & Family Readiness Center will be holding a Heart Link Spouse Orientation class Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with FREE childcare as long as it is mentioned at the time of registration. For more information, call A&FRC at 719-556-6141.

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Calling all 1st Space Operations Squadron Alumni; 1 SOPS is hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration on Jan. 27 at the Mining Exchange Hotel (8 S. Nevada Ave). This is a celebration of the past 25 years as a squadron. Several former 1 SOPS commanders will be in attendance, including guest speaker Maj. Gen. Burke E. “Ed” Wilson. RSVP at the link and contact POCs with questions. https://einvitations.afit. edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=320489&k=0163420D735E

Active Shooter Defense Seminar

A free, two-part active shooter training will be available to all service members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 10, in the Security Forces Training Center (building 1425) on Peterson Air Force Base. The first portion is a practical training the basics of avoiding a weapon, how to use small spaces to your advantage, how to disarm a pistol and how to take down an

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Craddock advises against collecting stacks of paperwork prior to shredding, but rather recommends shredding it right away. Piles of paper requiring lengthy sessions at the shredder are more likely to get thrown into the trash, he said.

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active shooter. The second portion will incorporate realistic scenarios utilizing office space to solidify techniques. For more information or to RSVP, call 575-680-0805. Space is limited.

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usually twice a week during lunch, and is always looking for more participants. In addition to the fun, Ultimate is an excellent cardio workout. Games easily integrate all skill and fitness levels, so come check it out. For details, contact Tom Eklund at 556-3726 or thomas.eklund.ctr@us.af.mil.

The Peterson AFB Chapel is scheduled to begin upgrades Jan. 2. As a result, chapel office and worship services will move the R.P. Lee Youth Center. The upgrades to the chapel are expected to take several months. For information, call 719-556-4442.

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Airmen Against Drunk Driving

The Military Retiree Activities office holds its monthly council meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206. The guest speaker for February 9, 2017 will be Clint Evans with his companion dog “Leo”.

A2D2 is a volunteer organization designed to keep the Colorado Springs community safe and prevent DUIs by providing free rides home to anyone who lives or works on Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever or Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. Hours of operation are 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and nights before holidays and Air Force Space Command family days. Call 719-5522233 (AADD) for a ride during those hours. For information, email airmenagainst.dd@us.af.mil

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The Peterson Ultimate Frisbee Club plays games regularly,

be familiar with the Critical Information List. The list should be posted at all workstations, Craddock explained.

The list has a dozen types of documentation that should be disposed of with great care.

“It’s information that needs to be protected, but it is not necessarily classified,” he said.

A third way to exercise OPSEC for trash is practicing situational awareness. If anyone observes a person rummaging through waste or recycling receptacles, such as a recent case reported out of Pueblo, it should be reported.

“It’s also an opportunity to see something in the trash or recycling that shouldn’t be there,” said Craddock. “You

The Peterson Chapel hosts the Peterson Community Dinner from 5 — 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month.

For information contact the chapel at 556-4442.

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Society of Military Widows meeting

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 the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Call 5970492 or 591-9523 for information.

should not see (documents) in those ever.”

Before throwing items into the trash, or even the recycling bin, think about what it might say to an adversary looking to cause harm. Exercising OPSEC in regard to what ends up in the office trash basket can prevent seemingly harmless information from completing a puzzle with catastrophic results.

A shred truck will be on Peterson Air Force Base from 10-11:30 a.m. on Jan. 30 at buildings 845 and 350. No classified or secret documents are permitted. For more information, contact Craddock or Master Sgt. Darren Snider at (719) 556-1798.

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By Steve Kotecki 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — From as early as she could remember, 2nd Lt. Whitney Chenault, a crew chief with the 6th Space Warning Squadron at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Mass., knew she was destined to be a teacher.

Her mother and aunt were both teachers and teaching was in her blood. She attended Texas A&M to get her master’s degree in teaching and never doubted for a second that’s what she wanted to do.

“It became something I enjoyed and I like being in the teaching and learning environment,” Chenault said.

While at Texas A&M she took a heavier course load in physics and astronomy than a teacher normally takes, and came to focus on those fields and teaching in those fields.

After graduating, she went on to teach 6th grade in the College Station Independent School District in College Station, Texas. She enjoyed teaching and spent a good part of the year teaching her specialty in physics and astronomy.

She found the students to be engaged and excited to learn about these advanced concepts.

“The kids enjoyed all of the space stuff and theory of relativity. There was no limit to how much they wanted to learn,” said Chenault.

To enrich the classroom experience even more, Chenault contacted NASA to see what help they could be.

NASA ended up surprising her by sending the class a mock space suit used in training, a helmet from the shuttle and models of the Saturn V rocket and space shuttle.

One day a student brought Chenault an advertisement for a recruiting drive that NASA was conducting. The student recommend that Chenault apply to be an astronaut.

“I didn’t think I was qualified to be an astronaut, but it got me thinking about the field that I was teaching. The more I thought about it the more I realized that I wanted to be in the field instead of teaching about it,” Chenault said.

After doing some research she realized there weren’t very many options for someone to work in that field outside of NASA. Until she heard about the Air Force’s space mission.

She talked with a recruiter to find out more about the chances of working in the USAF space community. Turns out chances were good.

“It was really great, I was able to come in as an officer and there were lots of openings in the space community,” said Chenault.

After finishing officer candidate school in September, she was stationed at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts, where she is a crew chief with the 6th Space Warning Squadron. “In just a matter of months I went from teaching 6th grade science to being part of space situational aware-

(Courtesy photo provided by 2nd Lt. Whitney Chenault)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Second Lt. Whitney Chenault, 6th Warning Squadron crew chief, graduated from officer training school at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. in September 2016. Chenault, received her master’s in teaching with a focus on physics and astronomy. ness. I just wanted to be a part of the space community,” Chenault said.

Being at Cape Cod has given her that opportunity. While she hasn’t completed her basic level training yet, she’s already hit the ground running and is researching everything she can about space situational awareness and concepts.

“One of the first things I’ve learned is exactly how much stuff is being tracked up there,” said Chenault, “seeing the active catalog of every satellite and space debris around the planet is just mind blowing.”

Even though she’s just started in the space community she’s excited to see where it takes her and is looking forward to the next several years.

“I just want to experience the most I can in the space community, wherever it takes me I’ll be happy,” Chenault said, “I just want to be the best operator I can and an expert in the field.”

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alongside favorable and unfavorable company in space, driving a need to progress innovation in our understanding, our strategic thinking and hone our execution of space operations.

“The space environment is turning into any other contested environment where he or she who understands the environment the fastest and can do something about that the quickest will have the upper hand,” said Endicott.

With this situational consciousness lingering in his mind, a small idea germinated into a large scale collaboration after a visit to Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory, a federally funded research and development center.

“I was impressed with their forward thinking, their technological developments and their threat-centric way of seeing the domain,” Endicott said. “The experts there are some of the best examples of folks thinking in the right direction and I wanted them to teach and help inspire our team as well.

I’m always looking for opportunities for our Airmen to learn from the best.”

Located half-a-day drive away from MIT/LL at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts, resides a geographicallyseparated unit of the 21st OG, the 6th Space Warning Squadron. The close proximity of MIT made the 6th SWS a prime candidate to represent the 21st OG and outstretch their hand to the leadership team at MIT/LL to make the much needed connection possible, said Endicott.

Once connected, Endicott and his leadership team requested internship applications from space operators at Cape Cod AFS to become the first Airmen to pioneer the month-long internship. Endicott said that with the help of his deputy commanders, they chose 1st Lt. Theodore Kruzcek, 6th

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SWS Weapons and Tactics chief, who stood out among all of the candidates.

Initially, Kruzcek was embedded alongside Lincoln Lab personnel for four weeks at both the MIT/LL facility on Hanscom AFB and the field site located in Westford, Massachusetts. He said the first two weeks were spent working with test directors and system engineers on the Millstone Radar, Haystack Ultrawideband Satellite Imaging Radar, and Haystack Auxiliary Radars at the field site.

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Kruzcek said he spent the remaining weeks at the main MIT/LL facility at Hanscom AFB working with orbital analysts analyzing data from multiple sensors in the Space Surveillance Network all while developing plans for upcoming launch operations.

As tedious as the work seemed, Kruzcek stayed immersed in the opportunity, in hopes to soak up the experience.

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“The internship was a once in a lifetime experience to learn from experts in the field about space and space surveillance operations,” said Kruzcek. “Many of the analysts giving me instruction had worked at MIT longer than I have been alive. The flexible schedule and one-on-one instruction allowed me to ask questions and dive deep into the details in a way that is often unavailable to students in a large group setting.”

From concept to working model, the MIT/LL Intern Program has now officially pushed the first Airmen through the collaborative learning experience. Endicott said he and his team wish to send 10 to 12 Airmen, officer and enlisted, through the program each year.

Kruczek said he is confident that this will become a long standing program. His experiences were unique and he believes future interns will not simply replicate his experience. Instead they will have their own inimitable encounters gaining new and different realizations while working with world class experts in the field.

Kruczek also believes that if those future experiences are shared amongst the 21st OG and the Space Surveillance Network, the Air Force will become a much more effective enterprise.

Endicott said since there are more deliberate concerted threats in space and potential challenges to the United States and allied capabilities, there is a need to understand better what is going on in space and act. This rationale only added gasoline to 21st OG’s already burning fire for expanding innovative thinking in the space operating field and providing one-of-a-kind opportunities to learn for the best.

As the space domain continues to evolve, so must the tactics, techniques and procedures of our Air Force and the space operators manning the equipment.

“Our space surveillance capabilities for the longest time were best at counting the dots in space, and now the task is to better connect those dots,” Endicott said.

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Top 10 photos of 20 #1 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Senior Airman Tariq Russell, 21st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, shakes hands with his partner, Ppaul, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 14, 2016.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

#2 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – An Airman from the 302nd Airlift Wing returns from deployment to meet his significant other and new puppy on the flightline at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., May 18, 2016.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rose Gudex)

#3 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION, Colo. – Air Force Capt. Nicholas Romano, 721 Security Forces Squadron commander and Army Sgt. Matthew Graham, 2nd Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment cavalry scout, coordinate assets during a joint exercise April 13, 2016.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

#4 PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The High Frontier Honor Guard prepare to fire a salute volley during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 11, 2016.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Firefighters from Peterson Fire and Emergency Services put out a car fire during a demonstration at the base exchange on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Oct. 11, 2016.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Airman 1st Class Andrea Cañas, a dental laboratory technician from the 21st Dental Squadron, files down high points on a retainer at the Dental Lab at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Sept. 12, 2016, to fit properly when worn.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Airman 1st Class Jamie Teachenor, U.S. Air Force Academy Band and Wild Blue Country lead vocalist, rehearses his songs at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on July 20, 2016.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Avionic technicians and crew chiefs perform a post-operation servicing to an F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., while on the flightline at Peterson AFB, Colo., Sept. 30, 2016.

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SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, Colo. – Thunderbird 6 lays in a field as the sun sets after it crashed in Security-Widefield, Colo., June, 2, 2016.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Firefighters from the Peterson Air Force Base Fire Department stabilize a simulated victim’s neck during a driving under the influence car accident scenario for the Condor Crest exercise at Peterson AFB., Colo., Nov. 1, 2016.

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Playing it safe

By Margie Arnold 21st Force Support Squadron Marketing

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Outdoor Recreation offers a variety of services, including ski and snowboard maintenance. Having your ski and snowboard equipment professionally repaired and tuned is important to your safety and enjoyment on the slopes.

1. Your life is riding on your equipment — literally.

2. Older equipment deteriorates over time.

3. Safe, well-tuned equipment translates into an awesome experience on the slopes.

“A customer recently brought in their skis to Outdoor Recreation and asked to have the bindings calibrated to make sure they release properly,” said Willie Phillips, Outdoor Rec’s head ski tech. “For every person who thinks to have the safety of their bindings checked, there are lots of people who aren’t even aware that that’s a safety issue. It’s all about safety.”

Safety first

What could go wrong? If you take a spill on the mountain, your bindings need to release the boots from the skis/’board so you don’t suffer severe injuries from equipment twisting your legs in unnatural positions or knocking you in the head and beating you up on the way down.

Nationwide guidelines from manufacturers list equipment that is still safe to repair and use.

“We don’t care if you have old or heavily used equipment; we care that it’s safe to use,” said Phillips. “Even the most reputable equipment deteriorates over time and reaches a point when it’s no longer safe.”

Plus, all ski techs are required to document the work they complete on each piece of equipment they work on and keep that documentation for seven years.

If you’re thinking about purchasing your own equipment, new or used, the experienced technicians at Outdoor Recreation’s Ski Shop can help recommend skis and bindings that have good safety ratings and which can still be serviced.

“Safety is our primary concern. After that, we want to educate you about how to care for your equipment and, of course, we want you to have fun on the mountain, have the perfect day ’boarding or skiing,” he said.

An optimal ride down the mountain

Once you know your gear is safe, keep it well-tuned so you’ll have the best experience possible on the ski slopes. Tune it yourself or have a ski tech do it. You want your equipment to be responsive to direction changes and slope conditions, and give you a really smooth glide. In other words, an awesome run.

What’s involved in a tune-up? Scraping off old wax, repairing the bottom of that snowboard that took a beating from rocks and other debris you encountered, stone grinding the bottom surface if necessary, filling in any chips and scratches, applying wax, and polishing the edges.

For each step of the work, the ski tech judges by his fingertips. Are the edges smooth? Have the gouges on the bottom of the skis and snowboard been well filled and repaired? Will that coat of wax give the customer a good ride? Let’s test the bottom with a trickle of water. Does it zip smooth and fast down the bottom?

Yes? Well, that’s how your skis and ’board will move down the slopes — smooth and fast!

Experienced, certified ski technicians

What can a ski tech do? They can take a snowboard with a shredded bottom and make it whole again. They can tune your skis to parallel the weather: an outer layer of wax to help you enjoy the speed of skiing on fresh snow on a cold morning, a different wax beneath that will adjust to warmer mid-day temperatures and slope conditions, and another wax to help maximize your last runs of the day as temperatures cool and trails ice over.

“Each of our ski techs is certified,” said Phillips, who is in his fifth season. “We know bindings and ski fittings. We attend ski shows, ski tech conferences at resorts and receive specific training and certification.”

In addition, they do more than repair and tune equipment; they ski and snowboard themselves.

“We know firsthand what will give any skier or ’boarder a joyful ride. Without a doubt, we have the best ski shop services and the best prices in the area,” Phillips said.

For more information about Outdoor Rec’s Ski Shop Services or the Ski & Snowboard Tuning Clinics, call 719-556-4867, option 1, or visit www.21fss.com/about/ outdoor-recreation/winter-sports-ski-shop/.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Margie Arnold)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Willie Phillips, 21st Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation head ski tech, repairs a snowboard at Outdoor Rec on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 16, 2016. Ski techs are required to document the work they complete on each piece of equipment and keep that documentation for seven years.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Margie Arnold)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Willie Phillips, 21st Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation head ski tech, files the edges of a ski to ensure it is smooth at Outdoor Recreation on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 16, 2016. Outdoor Rec. educates customers about the importance of safety and ensuring gear is properly maintained.

Ski & Snowboard Tuning Clinics

For those who want to learn how to do it themselves, Outdoor Recreation’s Ski Shop offers a Ski & Snowboard Tuning Clinic for $45 on select Wednesdays: Jan. 25, Feb. 22 and March 15.

Learn the basics and get a take-home repair kit.

One customer submitted this comment on ICE. “My friend and I took Willy’s ski tune class in the Outdoor Rec building. What a great guy and the perfect class for someone like me. He is the most knowledgeable person I’ve met when it comes to ski tuning and his easy nature enabled him to connect with all the students. He answered every question and made sure we all knew what we were doing before we left the building. I’ve already recommended that other skiers/riders look into signing up for his class. Good job 21st!”

Exceptional services at bargain prices While Willie Phillips was talking about the Ski Shop services, he was working on a Hand Wax & Hand Edge order for a pair of skis a customer had brought in. He ran his fingertips over the surface and edges, often throughout the process, to gauge the smoothness of his work.

“The smoother, the better the run,” he said.

What’s involved in a Hand Wax & Hand Edge?

1. Clean surface with a citrus base cleaner and scrape surface of debris and old wax.

2. Polish edges by machine.

3. Use a base bevel to make edges sharp.

4. Use a side edge to smooth side edges.

5. File tip and front edges; buff and polish edges with gummi stone.

6. Hand brush to remove dirt and old wax.

7. Drip hot wax onto ski and smooth onto surface with hot iron until fully absorbed.

8. Polish base with a series of three high-quality brushes to perfect the wax texturing.

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Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 62nd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award. Nominations are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by Feb. 24, 2017.

By Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas — Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 62nd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.

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The Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System is rolling out automated customer notifications for the progression of cases through the Physical Evaluation Board process. The aim is to enhance customer service and increase overall transparency.

Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process

By Richard Salomon Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH — A new email notification system rolls out this month for the Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System that will enhance customer service and increase overall transparency in the Physical Evaluation Board process.

Instead of Airmen calling their physical evaluation board liaison officer or the Air Force Personnel Center, they will get automatic email notifications when their case progresses through the DES process.

“We have heard from our service members that this is a source of frustration for them,” said Guy Palumbo, Air Force Physical Disability division chief. “In response to that, we have improved the process to better serve those who use it.”

There are four main phases under DES:

the Medical Evaluation Board phase, the Physical Evaluation Board phase, the transition phase and the reintegration phase. The email notification process begins when the Airman’s disability case is submitted to AFPC Physical Disability Operations.

The notification emails, sent through myPers to each Airman processing through the DES, further explain each particular step in the PEB process.

“We’re excited to be able to provide this service,” said Gene Dwiggins, Disability Operations branch chief. “We are committed to ensuring our Airmen and their families receive the support they deserve during their service and when they separate.”

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