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Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Vol. 48 No. 41

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21st Space WingCommander

Brig. Gen. Richard E. WebberChief of Public Affairs

Capt. Amy SufakEditorial Staff

EditorStaff Sgt. Denise Johnson

Staff WriterAirman Mandy Weightman

Layout and DesignKara Magana

! October 19, 1928 – An

American six-man machine gun

team parachuted from a six-plane

formation.

! October 20, 1911 – Original

Wright Army plane delivered to the

Smithsonian Institution.

! October 20, 1922 – Lieutenant

Harold R. Harris makes the first

emergency parachute jump.

! October 21, 1970 – The X-24A

aerospace vehicle made its first

supersonic flight.

From the top

By Gen. Lance W. LordAir Force Space Command commander

With Labor Day behind us, it’s time totake stock of where we’ve been and wherewe’re going from a safety perspective. Over thecourse of the recently completed 101 critical days of summer, the air force lost 32 airmen to mishap fatalities. Twenty-three ofthese deaths resulted from automobile andmotorcycle mishaps. Air Force SpaceCommand suffered two fatalities, both from motorcycle mishaps. Clearly motor vehicle mishaps present a grave threat to ourpeople – one that demands added cautions this time of year!

As we move into the fall “transitional”

weather period, remember as temperaturesdrop, road surfaces can become slick when youleast expect it, particularly in shaded areas.Don’t let an icy patch put you in the ditch (orworse). Slow down so that you’re better pre-pared to deal with unexpected surprises. As I’vesaid before, drivers seldom get into trouble bytraveling too slowly for conditions.

Never forget every death takes awaysomeone’s mother, father, sister, brother,daughter or son. Help me make sure we don’t lose any of our Air Force SpaceCommand family this fall or winter to preventable mishaps.

Enjoy the opportunities the cold weatherbrings, but stay safe in the process. Reme-mber,safety is an attitude ... get one!

By Airman Mandy Weightman21st Space Wing Public Affairs

The 21st Space Wing’snew Command Chief reportedfor duty Tuesday. Chief MasterSgt. James E. Moody hasassumed the role that has beenfilled by an interim commandchief, Chief Master Sgt. R.Wayne Barron.

The Chief has served asthe Loadmaster FunctionalManager for the 97thOperations Group at Altus AirForce Base, Okla., for the pastthree years.

In 1984, he graduated theNon-commissioned OfficerLeadership School, NortonAFB, Calif. He graduated theNCO Academy, Norton AFB,Calif., in 1988 as a distin-guished graduate. He alsoearned his Community Collegeof the Air Force associatesdegree in logistics managementin 1988. He then earned hissecond CCAF associatesdegree in aircrew operations in1996. He was, yet again, a dis-tinguished graduate at theSenior NCO Academy, Gunter

AFB, Ala., in 1997. In 2000, hewas a Magna cum Laude grad-uate with a Bachelors ofScience degree in professionalaeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.In 2004, he earned his thirdCCAF associates degree inInstructor of Technology andMilitary Science.

“I feel that being a load-master for the past 22 years hasprepared me for this position,”Chief Moody said. “Being acommand chief is a lot likebeing a loadmaster, becauseyou never know what to expect.Everyday offers somethingnew. There are different people,things and challenges – everyonce in a while, you get tomake a difference.”

Chief Moody, while sta-tioned at Altus AFB, Okla.,served as acting commandchief master sergeant fromMarch to September 2003.

His awards and decora-tions include the DefenseMeritorious Service Medal;Meritorious Service Medalwith two oak leaf clusters; AirMedal; Aerial AchievementMedal with 11 oak leaf clus-

ters; Air Force CommendationMedal with two oak leaf clus-ters; Joint Service AchievementMedal; and Air ForceAchievement Medal with twooak leaf clusters.

The new member of TeamPete’s leadership said he hasbeen looking forward to hisassignment here since he wasfirst notified of the pendingmove. Recognizing the chal-

lenge of being a leader for sucha diverse wing, he said he plansto to do his best to continue touphold Peterson’s reputation ofmaintaining excellence on aglobal basis.

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Vehicle mishaps present threat

Photo by Airman Amanda WeightmanColonel Jay Santee, 21st Space Wing vice commander, helps Chief Master Sgt. James E.Moody, the new 21st SW Command Chief, unpack a box of continuity books as the chiefmoved into his office in the 21st SW Headquarters building Oct. 20.

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aafftteerr-OORRII ppaarrttyyThe 21st Space Wing Commander, Brig.Gen. Richard E. Webber, is hosting aTeam Pete post Operational ReadinessInspection party at the Peterson EnlistedClub 10 a.m. Monday. All members whohave been involved with the 21st SWORI are encouraged to attend.

Team Pete welcomes new command chief

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Oct. 21, 2004 3Newswww.peterson.af.mil

Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of arti-cles written by retired Lt. Col. P.C. “Chevy”Chevallard, former commander/conductor of The U.S.Air Force Academy Band here. The colonel is a studentpilot in pursuit of his private pilot’s license through thePeterson Air Force Base Aero Club.

By P.C. “Chevy” ChevallardSpace Observer stringer writer

My first flying lesson began by removing ablindfold – not on me – on the airplane. “Chevy, thisis the canopy cover,” said Don Derby, my flightinstructor. “Unsnap it here and here, next to the pilot’sdoor, then start folding the canopy, inside out. Workyour way back to and around the tail, up the other sideof the aircraft and forward to the prop. Please keep itoff the tarmac. We don’t like getting gravel inside ourcanopy covers because it scratches the aircraft.”

“Can, do, Don,” I thought. After 32 years of mar-riage, folding laundry comes pretty naturally to me.This was a piece of cake. My confidence about pilot-ing my first flight grew with every fold.

“Niiice, Chevy,” said Don, as I finished the task.I sensed a little sarcasm dripping from his words, but Ilet it go. This was not the time to challenge the man inwhose hands I was about to place my life. “OK, let’sstart the preflight,” he continued. “Here’s the POH[Pilot’s Operating Handbook] for the T41-C. This time,I’ll walk you through the process, but after today, it’llbe up to you to follow the listed procedures.”

I started with a tip-to-tail external check of theaircraft. Some of the items included: baggage door—locked; static ports, stall port, pitot tube, battery drain,and fuel vent—clear of obstructions; four antennas –in place and undamaged; fuselage, control surfaces,landing gear, engine cowling, and propeller – undam-aged; fuel – free of water and contaminants, both fueltanks topped off and fuel caps, secure. Inside the cock-pit, I confirmed that the control surfaces, brakes, throt-tle, magnetos, auxiliary fuel pump, intercom, radios,transponder, and the vacuum, electrical, fuel, and oilsystems were fully functional.

“It’s important to know that these systems workwhile on the ground,” he said. “No kidding,” I mum-bled to myself. “No darn kidding.”

After looking outside the aircraft to assure noone was nearby, I yelled “Clear prop,” then fired upCessna 7970 November’s engine. I checked the oil

pressure, ammeter, and fuel flow gauges. I turned onthe transponder – a radio that electronically identifiesand locates an aircraft for air traffic control – and theradios, then obtained Colorado Springs MunicipalAirport’s current weather and ground conditionsthrough ATIS, the Automated Terminal InformationSystem.

Next, I called “Ground Control” and receivedpermission to taxi from the Aero Club to taxiwayFoxtrot for a takeoff on runway 30 – the runway near-est the West Gate. After a long and sometimes drunk-enly meandering taxi, we arrived at Foxtrot, where,after a final check of key systems, I called the controltower and received permission to take off.

“OK, Chevy,” said Don, “Let’s go. Ease thethrottle all the way forward. That’s it. Steer with thepedals. Take your right hand off the yoke and keep iton the throttle. Steer with the pedals. Steer with thepedals. Right hand on the throttle, Chevy. Steer with

the pedals. A little more right pedal pressure – this isNOT a car, Chevy! Take your right hand off the yokeand put it back on the throttle. Keep that right pedalpressure. Good – now, pull back on the yoke. That’s it.A little more right pedal and level our wings. Good.Now, ease the nose down just a bit. Keep it right there.You just took off!”

I don’t remember much else about my first flight.I do know that it was incredible to be at the controls.The Aero Club’s T41- C’s are immaculately maintainedand built “military tough.”

Although I’d like to think that I aged my instruc-tor a bit that day, I’m giving myself too much credit.With more than 4,300 hours of flight time and moretrainees than he can count, Instructor Derby will sur-vive student pilot Chevy.

As for me, I can’t wait to get “up there” again.How about you? Call the Aero Club. Your wings couldbe waiting for you, too.

Log Entry III: Chevy’s first flight

Photo by Don DerbyColonel Philip C. Chevallard checks the flap support structure on the wing of a T41-C during a pre-flightinspection at the Peterson Aero Club Friday.

By Susan Smith and Jean Steed21st Contracting Squadron

“Contracting has done it to meagain. Why do they make it so difficult?Why do I have to come up with an esti-mate for the stuff I want them to buy?Why can’t Contracting just go get it?Don’t they know this is urgent?!”

Have those thoughts ever crossedyour mind? Have you ever wonderedwhy contracting needs the informationthey request? What do they do with it after you give it to them? What pur-pose does it serve anyway?

The good news is the contractingofficer is just as frustrated as you are!They are asking themselves, “Howshould I know what a fair price for agyroscopic framistat with stainlessbovine pins and right-to-left frogmasti-cation is?” or “How many oompa-loopasdoes it take to adequately staff a choco-late factory?”

The simple answer is, they rely onyou to tell them. Contracting officers are

concerned with making good businessdecisions and following regulations sothat, in the process of getting your urgentproject done, they don’t waste anymoney or end up in jail.

The fact is the contacting officersdon’t know any more about yourrequirements than you know abouttheirs. This is a good thing. If youcould do their jobs or they could doyours, only one of you would be gettinga paycheck! So let’s discuss how youcan cooperate and keep both of you onthe payroll.

Your estimate can be based on sev-eral things; market research, past pricingof similar requirements and your ownexpertise to name a few. You are theexpert. You know approximately howmany people, with what skills and whattools and materials are required to getthe job done. You also know, generallyspeaking, what it should cost or at leastwhat you want to pay for it. Sometimesthis is simple and sometime it’s not –just like the job you need to have done.

When you need something simple,your estimate will be simple. But it isstill important. It is especially simplewhen your want to buy something offthe shelf. You may ask, “Why do I needan estimate when all I want is a ham-mer?” In this case, your estimate givesthe contracting officer a reference point.He may be thinking, “I have seen ham-mers at the dollar store.” You, on theother hand, want a hammer with a headthat doesn’t fall off when you swing it.When the contracting officer sees youhave estimated $30 for a hammer, itgives him a chance to ask what is wrongwith the $1 one.

When the job is more complex, asin construction, or developing a comput-er operating system, or the like, con-tracting needs even more information.How many people do you need, and forhow long? What skills do they need andhow much will it cost? Will a master car-penter work for $3.50 an hour? Not like-ly, so you tell them, “I need two people,40 hours a week for 10 weeks, they will

be skilled underwater basket weaversand so will earn $15 an hour. That comesout to $12,000. They will also need 500pounds of basket reeds, scuba divingequipment and some pliers. Tools andmaterials will cost another $12,000.There will also be some travel, as someof our baskets can only be woven in salt-water, so we have to send them to theocean, twice, at $200 a trip.

Independent Cost Estimate equals$24,200.”

Armed with this knowledge, con-tracting officials can make sure you getthe best baskets at the best price. Theycan even help you with the research. If,say, you just aren’t sure what the fairmarket value of basket reeds is, con-tracting can look at other purchases orGSA supply schedules to help you out.Make sure you communicate early andoften with contracting. Not only can youtap their resources, but you can alsoensure all the information they need isthere the first time and avoid having todo things twice.

How many oompa loompas does it take?


The base legal officialshere announced Article 15actions for September.

ARTICLE 15sAn airman 1st class

assigned to the 21st SecurityForces Squadron received anArticle 15 for a violation ofArticle 92 of the UniformedCode of Military Justice,underage drinking and Article134 of the UCMJ, drunk anddisorderly conduct. The mem-ber received a suspendedreduction to the rank of air-

man, forfeiture of $668 pay and a reprimand.An airman 1st class assigned to the 21st Civil Engineer

Squadron received an Article 15 for a violation of Article 92 ofthe UCMJ, underage drinking and Article 134 of the UCMJ,drunk and disorderly conduct. The member received a sus-pended reduction to the rank of airman and a reprimand.

An airman 1st class assigned to U. S. Northern Commandreceived an Article 15 for a violation of Article 86 of theUCMJ, failure to go. The member received a reduction to air-man.

A master sergeant assigned to the 21st Services Squadronreceived an Article 15 for a violation of Article 92 of theUCMJ, unprofessional relationship. The member received areprimand.

A master sergeant assigned to the 21st SVS received anArticle 15 for a violation of Article 86 of the UCMJ, failure togo. The member received a reprimand.

An airman 1st class assigned to the 721st Security ForcesSquadron received an Article 15 for a violation of Article 86 ofthe UCMJ, failure to go and Article 107 of the UCMJ, falseofficial statement. The member received a reduction to airmanand 30-days extra duty.

An airman assigned to the 721st SFS received an Article15 for a violation of Article 113 of the UCMJ, sleeping on post.The member received a reduction to airman basic.S

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By Capt. Sky SmithPeterson Legal Office

A 21st Mission Support Groupofficer was convicted of several crim-inal offenses at trial by a GeneralCourt-Martial Aug. 26 here.

Second Lt. Matthew T. Jaegerwas charged with various criminalsexual acts with a minor, as well astransportation of a minor across statelines for the purpose of committingcriminal sexual acts. He was alsocharged with providing alcohol to aminor and conduct unbecoming anofficer and a gentleman.

The second lieutenant violatedArticles 92, 125, 133, 134 of theUniformed Code of Military Justiceand 18 U.S.C. 2423.

Lieutenant Jaeger was accusedof having a homosexual relationshipwith a minor while on temporary dutyat Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., in

August 2003. Although he did notplead guilty to the offenses, most, ifnot all, of the relevant facts wereadmitted to be true, according to,Capt. Michael Vanderzee, co-counselfor government, circuit trial counselform Randolph AFB, Texas. Lieuten-ant Jaeger was sentenced to 15 monthsin prison, total forfeitures in pay and adismissal from the United States AirForce. He is currently serving his sen-tence at the Miramar Naval Prison inSan Diego, Calif.

The court-martial was held in thecourtroom, with the 21st Space WingJudge Advocate in Bldg. 350.

“The 21st Space Wing upholdsthe Air Force policy on zero tolerancefor crimes of a sexual nature, especially against minors,” saidCaptain Vanderzee. “Those foundguilty will be prosecuted and face aprison sentence under the fullestextent of the law.”

Convicted officer dismissed fromAir Force, serves prison sentence

Justice

CorrectionsThe Space Observer editor, Staff Sgt. Denise Johnson, would like to make

the following corrections on the Oct. 14 edition of the Space Observer:Page 10 – Photo credit on photograph of crashed aircraft should

read “Photo by Dennis Plummer”Page 1 – Headline on cover photo of football player should read,

“One of top teams ... “

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www.peterson.af.mil

As some military men and women return homefrom wartime deployments and prepare to end theiractive-duty service, one of their prime concerns mightbe to ensure that health-care coverage for themselvesand their families is not interrupted. Many will be eligi-ble for TRICARE benefits available through theTransitional Assistance Management Program. Thesetransitional benefits will help them maintain their cov-erage while bridging the gap between military serviceand civilian life.Tri Care’s transitional health care benefits for serv-ice members

Certain service members who served less than sixyears total active federal military service are eligible toreceive the TRICARE benefit for 60 days after theirseparation date, and those who served for six years ormore are eligible for 120 days’ of TRICARE coverageafter their separation. These include:

! Members involuntarily separated from active duty.

! Reservists separated from active duty who werecalled up or ordered in support of a contingency opera-tion for an active duty period of more than 30 days.

! Members separated from active duty and invol-untarily retained in support of a contingency operation.

! Members separated from active duty follow-

ing a voluntary agreement to stay on active duty for a period of less than one year in support of a contingency mission.

TRICARE eligibility is determined by the spon-sor’s service branch and by information available in theDefense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

Individuals eligible for benefits under otherDemonstration Projects retain those benefits duringTAMP eligibility as long as the Demonstration is active. For Demonstration Project eligibility informa-tion, contact the Defense Enrollment EligibilityReporting System.

To make sure their family members are eligible forTRICARE transitional health care benefits programs,service members must be sure to update their informa-tion in DEERS. This can be done at the local militarypersonnel office.

If the service members and their eligible familymembers want to keep their TRICARE Prime coverageunder their Transitional Health Care Benefits, they willhave to re-enroll by submitting a new TRICARE Primeenrollment application. Otherwise, they may use theirTRICARE Standard or Extra benefits. Informationabout these benefits can be found at www.triwest.com.The TRICARE Prime Remote and TRICARE PrimeRemote for Active Duty Family Members Programs are

not an option for beneficiaries eligible for TAMP.More information about TAMP and the TRICARE

Transitional Health Care Demonstration Project can be found at www.tricare.osd.mil or by contacting the TRICARE Information Center at 1-888-DOD-CARE (363-2273). Continued Health Care Benefit Program

The Continued Health Care Benefit Programoffers a private, conversion health plan, for 18 to 36-month transition periods, that’s similar to, but not thesame as, TRICARE Standard. Continued Health CareBenefit Program is not part of TRICARE but providessimilar benefits and operates under most of TRICARE’srules. It is available to former service members and theirfamilies, to some former spouses who have not remar-ried, and to children who no longer qualify as depend-ents but who enroll and pay quarterly premiums.

To make use of the CHCBP, eligible individualsmust enroll within 60 days after separation from activeduty or loss of eligibility for military health care. Forenrollment forms and specific eligibility and enrollmentinformation, contact the DoD’s CHCBP contractor:

Humana Military Healthcare Services, Inc., Attn:CHCBP P.O. Box 740072, Louisville, KY 40202, 1-800-444-5445, option 4, www.humana-military.com.(Courtesy of TRICARE Information Center)

Transitional benefits ease health-careconcerns for returning service members

News

21st Space Wing goal – $236,00015%

Total as of Oct. 18 – $31,405

SPACE OBSERVERThursday, Oct. 21, 20046 News Briefs

TEAM PETE CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE

October is Hispanic Heritage Month. This monthpromotes fellowship and camaraderie among varied cul-tures and ethnicities. For more information or to helpwith upcoming events, call Airman 1st Class ValerieCastillo at 556-1612.

MEDICAL GROUP ANNOUNCES CLOSURES, POLICIES

The Peterson Clinic will close from 12 p.m. toclose Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 28.Members of the Health Consumers Advisory Councilremind everyone of the 21st Space Wing policy that chil-dren, 8 years old or less, may not be left unsupervised onbase at any time. This also applies to visits to the 21stMedical Group. The Medical Group has no capabilitiesto supervise children. Parents must plan appropriately,or reschedule visits, when they are unable to supervisetheir children.

NUMEROUS EVENTS OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are needed for a “Make a DifferenceDay” project Saturday. The volunteers will assist withindoor and outdoor painting, general yard work, rakingand bagging leaves, trimming shrubs and trees, cleaninggutters, grounds clean up and landscaping. Volunteersare also needed at the Pikes Peak Therapeutic RidingCenter. That project will involve landscaping, painting,general cleaning and putting up fences. The minimumage to volunteer for these projects is 18 and volunteersshould be able to lift up to 25 pounds. To volunteer foreither project, call Nona Daugherty at 556-7832 or 556-6141 or e-mail her at [email protected].

EDUCATION CENTER OFFERS COMMISSIONING BRIEFINGS

Enlisted members interested in learning aboutcommissioning opportunities may attend one of themonthly commissioning briefings offered at the

Education Center. Interested members can find out moreabout Officer Training School and Reserve OfficerTraining Corps programs such as the Airmen Educationand Commissioning Program; Airmen Scholarship andCommissioning Program; and the Professional OfficersCourse-Early Release Program. Information on eligibil-ity requirements, opportunities and application proce-dures will be discussed. The next briefing is Wednesday.Upcoming briefing dates are Nov. 23 and Dec. 29. Call556-4064 to register for a briefing.

TROY UNIVERSITY BEGINS REGISTRATION

Registration for Troy University’s second term hasbegun. For more information on TSU programs, visit theeducation center from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays or call265-TROY.

ASSOCIATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERSThe Noncommissioned Officer Association needs

volunteers to help sell seatbacks and programs duringthe U.S. Air Force Academy football season. To view thefootball schedule, visit www.airforce sports.com. Formore information, call Master Sgt. Bill Gardner at 554-2745 or e-mail [email protected].

HONOR GUARD SEEKS APPLICANTSThe Peterson Honor Guard has an opening and is

looking for new members. Applicants must be a techni-cal or master sergeant. To apply, members must submit aresume or biography, a copy of their past five enlistedperformance reports and an 8-inch by 10-inch officialphotograph. For more information, call 556-8029.

MARINE CORPS CELEBRATES 229TH BIRTHDAY WITH A BALL

The Marines in the Pikes Peak Region and thePikes Peak Detachment will celebrate their 229th MarineCorps Birthday with their annual Marine Corps BirthdayBall Nov. 6, at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs,Colo. The guest of honor will be Marine Corps retiredGen. Richard I. Neal. For more information or to make

reservations, call Maj. Louis Limon at 556-0354 or e-mail [email protected].

ALABAMA AIR NATIONAL GUARDOFFERS PART-TIME JOBS

The Alabama Air National Guard is seeking people to fill part-time vacancies in various career fields.For more information, call Master Sgt. Vonsetta Robertsat (334) 394-7191, DSN 358-9191, (800) 368-4481 or e-mail vonsetta.roberts @almont.ang.af.mil.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR �BOO AT THE ZOO�

“Boo at the Zoo” is the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual Halloween celebration. Volunteers are needed to park cars from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 22, 23and Oct. 30, 31. For more information, call DebCompton at 390-8233.

AIR WAR COLLEGE CHANGES FORMAT

There has been a change in format this year for AirWar College. There is no formal seminar as in the past.If those who have signed up for AWC seminar would liketo meet to form study groups, the Education Center hasmade Room 102 available at 3 p.m. Mondays. The studymaterial will be sent directly to the students’ homeaddress.

TEAM PETE COLLECTS BEARS FOR AREA HOSPITALS

Teddy Bears for Kids is a program that elicitsdonations to give teddy bears to children 12 and under inColorado Springs area hospitals in December. This is the second year for this program here at theCentralized Integrated Support Facility. This is the firstyear the program is being expanded to include all ofTeam Pete. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 17at the CISF and Mission Support Group Bldgs. Teddybears must be new and are preferred to be 12 inches inheight. For more information, call Staff Sgt. ThomMoore at 556-2475.


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The following real-life events with real individuals from around Peterson are to inform you ofcrimes, accidents and events occurring on base. Theseentries are from hundreds recorded in the Peterson PoliceBlotter:

**Editor’s note: Although the Space Observer staffmay make light of blotter entries, the intent is to callattention to our security and law enforcement concerns.However, rest assured, our professional security forcestreat each incident seriously.THE DRYER ATE MY CLOTHES – Sept. 24

A local launderer reported to the SecurityForces Control Center he was doing laundry at thedorms and his clothes disappeared. He stated afterputting his clothes in one of the public dryers he left,only to return 30 minutes later and find his clotheshad mysteriously vanished. In their place he foundsomeone else’s clothes. Members of the 21stSecurity Forces Investigations were notified tosolve the case of “The Clothing Heist.”VEHICLE BANG-UP #1 – Sept. 28

A team member of the 21st SFS ControlCenter received a call from a concerned vehicleowner stating his Silverado Truck was damagedwhile parked at Bldg. 3. Security forces were dis-patched to confirm the damage. The complainantinformed 21st SFS respondents that he had parkedhis vehicle in the parking lot and returned 25 min-utes later to find red and white paint transfer withscratches on the driver’s side, back bed of the vehi-cle. The security forces member took color picturesof the damage.VEHICLE BANG-UP #2 – Sept. 28

A Jeep owner reported to 21st SFS members

that his Jeep Cherokee was damaged while parkedat one of the dormitories. Security forces went tothe scene to confirm the damage, which consistedof a scratch 6-feet long on the driver’s side of theJeep. The person stated he had windshield workaccomplished on his vehicle by a civilian companyjust before he noticed the damage. When employ-ees at the company were contacted, they deniedany wrongdoing. The responding officer took pic-tures of the damage.FOURTH OF JULY, ALREADY? – Sept. 28

Residents in base housing reported to 21stSFS that some unknown youths threw firecrackersat their back door. Upon hearing the small explo-sion from the backyard the homeowners went toinvestigated the sounds.The nighttime partiers hadfled the crime scene, leaving behind only threespent firecrackers. The unidentified culprits didn’tstick around for their own party to see how it went.AGGRAVATED ARREST – Sept. 29

A Peterson Visitor’s Center employee tele-phoned the 21st SFS Law Enforcement Desk stat-ing they had a person who was wanted forAggravated Battery. Colorado Springs PoliceDepartment members were contacted andresponded to detain the individual. The aggressivefugitive was taken by CSPD patrols to the ColoradoSprings Criminal Justice Center.VEHICLE BUMPER CARS – Sept. 30

A North Gate entry controller requested apatrol response to a minor bang up between twovehicles that tried to occupy the same place at thesame time while entering the installation. The oper-ator of Vehicle 1 was verifying his identification withthe entry controller while the operator of Vehicle 2(which was directly behind Vehicle 1) was trying toram him off the road. Vehicle 1 only suffered minorscratches and dents to his rear bumper and Vehicle2 got off clean. Both vehicles were issued ColoradoState Traffic Accidents Reports and were released

on their own accord to play bumper cars anotherday.DORM SECONDS AS SAUNA – Sept. 30

A Peterson Fire Department team requested21st SFS patrols to respond to a fire alarm at adormitory room. The fire department crew arrivedon scene and determined the cause for the alarmwas a too hot, and too steamy, shower. The dormresident must of mistaken his room for a hot sauna,which in turn caused a fire alarm to be activated.WHO NEEDS A CAR ANYWAY? – Oct. 1

A Peterson housing resident telephoned the21st SFS LE desk to inform them a vehicle wasparked in the middle of his driveway. The mysteri-ous vehicle completely blocked all entry and exitfrom his garage. Security Forces respondents triedall means possible to try to contact the carelessowner of the dumped vehicle to no avail. A trustytow truck company gladly came out to take thevehicular roadblock to a secure storage lot. Theonce trapped housing resident was given back hisdriveway and is “on the road again.”BARRIER? WHERE? – Oct. 1

An entry controller reported a vehicle hadstruck a Jersey barrier at the North Gate and decid-ed to keep driving onto the installation. An astuteobservation from the entry controller of the vehicledescription enabled patrolmen to find the absent-minded motorist parked at the Peterson Shoppette.The owner of the vehicle was contacted and CSPDwas asked to respond. The barrier hater wasunharmed in the incident, but her vehicle sufferedmajor injuries including a nice 3-foot by 2-foot dentto the right rear quarter panel and a broken frontaxle. The barrier won the battle between itself andthe car and escaped unscathed bearing no injuries.The inattentive driver was given a State of ColoradoAccident Report by a CSPD patrol and released totend to her wounded car and pride.

– See Blotter, Page 8


BEWARE THE WELDER – Oct. 1The Peterson Fire Department contacted

the Security Forces Control Center for helpwith crowd control and evacuation of Bldg. 2due to automatic fire alarms received from thatlocation. Upon investigation the fire depart-ment crew concluded the reason for alarm wasfrom contractors welding and there was noactual fire. All responses were terminated.WICKED WITCH VISITS PETERSON? – Oct. 1

Parents of a child who frequents a children’s facility walked into the 21st SFS tomake a report on an adult who verbally threatened their son. Other people noted several incidents where the ‘wicked witch’threatened the child. Patrols gathered state-ments and the incident is under investigation.HALLOWEEN SHINANAGANS – Oct. 1

The Security Forces Law EnforcementCenter received a frantic telephone call from adistressed individual stating a ‘HatefulHalloween Hoaxster’ had slaughtered herWinnie-the-Pooh Vampire who resided in herfront lawn. Security Forces sensed somethingwas rotten in the 100-Acre Wood. ChristopherRobin, Eeyore and Piglet were left unharmed,however the trio refused to administer Self-AidBuddy Care to poor Pooh Bear. The ‘PoohHater’ had committed Poohicide by gorging themuch-loved bear with a long knife gash in theback. Patrols secured the crime scene andtook pictures of the gruesome sight. No sus-pects at this time have been identified. Anautopsy is pending. Security Forces are con-tinuously searching for this Poohicidal maniac.UNDERAGE DUFUS DRUNK DRIVER – Oct. 3

During a dormitory walk-through, a per-spicacious patrolman noticed an odor of alco-hol emitting from the apparently inebriatedunderage individual sitting in his vehicle withthe keys in the ignition. The dutiful patrolmanperformed three Field Sobriety Maneuvers onthe dull-headed minor. The drunken dullardapparently didn’t study and failed all three ofthe maneuvers. The youth consented to a

breath test, which resulted in a remarkablescore of, he studied for this one, .176 BRAC.The drunken individual was written an ArmedForces Traffic Ticket for Driving Under theInfluence and was issued a TemporarySuspension of Driving Privileges Letter, whichsuspended his license for one year. The air-man was released into his ever-loving FirstSergeant’s custody.JUST A WINDOW BASHIN’ – Oct. 3

A housing resident reported to SecurityForces that a window on her government quar-ters was damaged. A patrol was dispatched toconfirm the busted glass. Upon arriving to thehouse, the patrol was informed the window-pane was shattered along with a small hole inthe right screen. The resident informed thepatrolman there was a broom left on theground next to the window. Could the ‘WickedWitch’ of the previously mentioned children’sfacility have done this? Only further investiga-tions will uncover the truth.THOSE DARN BARRIERS – Oct. 4

A Security Forces Entry Controller at theWest Gate reported a District 11 School Busdecided to take on one of the trusty old Jerseybarriers – and as we all know the barriersnever back down. The unfortunate bus driverstated he just took the turn through the barri-ers a bit too wide resulting in a collision thatbestowed a doozy of a dent to the right rearrim of the yellow bus. Patrolmen took picturesof the damage to the bus. No citations wereissued due to the lack of damage to the barrier. The bus driver was released under hisown recognizance.LOST CHILD – Oct. 4

A concerned individual flagged a 21stSFS Patrol down to inform them he’d seen atoddler walking in the tree line on Stewart Ave.The patrolman transported the lost youngsterto the station. During the investigation, securi-ty forces learned the father of the toddler wasasleep when the child walked out the frontdoor. An hour after the child was found, themother returned home from shopping to realize he was gone. The father wascharged with Child Neglect and released to hisfirst sergeant.

– Blotter, from Page 7

News

PREMARITAL SEMINARThe Chapel, Family Support Center, and Life Skills

are sponsoring a premarital seminar, “Falling In LoveWithout Falling On Your Face: A Look Before You LeapInto Marriage.” The seminar is free and provides practicaleducation for those who are engaged or contemplatingmarriage. The program will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:45p.m., Nov. 6, at the Peterson Chapel. The registration dead-line is Nov. 3. For more information, call 556-4442 or 556-6141 to register or request more information.

AIR FORCE ANNOUNCES NEW PHYSICAL TRAINING GEAR

At the direction of the Central Air Force CommanderDress and Appearance memo dated June 14, “the onlyauthorized Physical Training gear will be that which isissued, and if not issued will be conservative, professional,and with minimal or appropriate ornamentation or illustra-tion.” Operating and Maintenance funds should not beused to purchase the new official Air Force PT gear. Theplan is to have the new PT uniform available at the Armyand Air Force Exchange Service in the Area OfResponsibility for members deploying in AirExpeditionary Force buckets beginning with AEF 1/2, sothey may purchase the new uniform. The Air Force cannotrequire enlisted personnel to purchase the uniform unlessthey’ve received a clothing allowance to cover the cost.Officers are required to purchase the uniform at their owncost. Members deploying to the AOR should bring conser-vative PT clothing or be willing to purchase availableassets from AAFES. For more information, call SeniorMaster Sgt. Jackie Dean at DSN 227-3270 or Lt. Col. TonyHardin at DSN 225-4865.

DEPLOYED, NON-DEPLOYED MEMBERSMAY ACCRUE SPECIAL LEAVE

By order of the Assistant Secretary of Defense andForce Management Policy, active duty members who’vebeen recalled from or not authorized annual leave as a con-sequence of duty assignments in support of contingencyoperations, for example operations enduring freedom,noble eagle and Iraqi Freedom, are authorized to accumu-late leave in excess of 60 days as shown on the end ofmonth September Leave and Earnings statement.Although Special Leave Authorization has been approved,commanders and supervisors are still highly encouraged toallow military members to use their leave in the year thatit’s earned. For more information regarding this matter, callyour unit orderly room.

Personnel Corner


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THIS WEEK

Saturday Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Lunch:Baked Fish

Beef and Corn PieRoast Turkey

FranconiaPotatoes

Pea and PepperRice

Corn on the CobStewed Tomatoes

Dinner:Simmered Corn

BeefPineapple ChickenYankee Pot Roast

Crispy PotatoWedges

SimmeredPotatoes

Fried Cabbage

FridayARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU

TodayLunch:

Orange-Spiced ChopsLiver with Onions

Tempura Fried FishRissole Potatoes

Steamed RiceBroccoli

Peas and CarrotsWax Beans

Dinner:Mr. Z's Baked Chicken

Pepper SteakPasta PrimaveraMashed Potatoes

Steamed RiceMixed Vegetables

Fried OkraGreen Beans

Lunch:Savory Baked

ChickenSwedishMeatballs

Creole ShrimpBaked PotatoesSteamed RiceCream CornAsparagus

Dinner:Baked FishHungarianGoulash

Barbecue ChickenParsley Buttered

PotatoesSteamed RiceBoston Baked

Beans

Lunch:Grilled MustardChicken BreastOven Fried Fish

CantoneseSpareribs

Baked Macaroniand CheeseEgg Noodles

Sweet Potatoes

Dinner:Stir Fry Beef with

BroccoliTurkey NuggetsLoin Strip SteakMushroom andOnion Sauce

Baked PotatoesRice Pilaf

Corn on the Cob

! Combined Federal CampaignKick-off Event at the U.S. Air ForceAcademy from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

! Annual Hispanic HeritageLuncheon at the Enlisted Club from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be liveentertainment and guest speaker.

! Air Force Academy vs.New Mexico

! Columbus Day – Holiday

! Shakespeare Under the Starsfeaturing "Macbeth" at the OfficersClub, curtains up at 5:30 p.m.

! There will be a Mass and freebreakfast at the base chapel from10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anyone from TeamPete interested in this event is invited.

THIS WEEK

Saturday Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

FridayARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU

The Aragon Dining Facility announces new hours of operation, effective Oct. 1 Weekdays/Weekends: Breakfast 5:30 – 8 a.m.; Lunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Dinner 4 – 6 p.m.;

Holidays/Down days: Supper 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; All carry out times 7 – 9 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 14 and

! 21st Space Wing ORI Outbrief, 9 a.m. in the Base Auditorium.! Post-ORI Commander’s Call, 11 a.m. in Eagle Park, 21st SWPersonnel released at noon.! The Legal Office, MPF and theClinic will close at noon.

! The Aquatics Center is hosting a Halloween Party from 4 to 8 p.m. Partygoers can wearcostumes or swimsuits.! Air Force Academy vs.Wyoming

! Halloween

! Daylight Savings Time ends.Don’t forget to set your clocks backan hour!

! Veterans Day

THIS WEEK

By Margie Arnold21st Services Squadron

Going from nice weather to ice weather will happensooner than you think. Is your car ready? There’s still timeto let the Auto Skills Center team inspect your vehicle forfree to see if it’s ready for the challenges of winter driving.This offer is good by appointment Tuesday throughThursday through October. Call to schedule a free winterinspection. For more information or to make an appoint-ment, call the Peterson Auto Skills Center, 556-4481.

A vehicle ready for winter driving is of no use unlessthe driver is ready to handle slick, winter road conditions.The driver is the ultimate management system of a vehicle.The Peterson Auto Skills Center will host two importantseminars to help drivers prepare for the Colorado Winter.

The two seminars are Winter Driving and DefensiveDriving. Both will introduce the strategies of being a morecompetent and defensive driver, especially in winter weath-er. Master-Drive will present the seminars Wednesday inthe Base Auditorium. The winter driving seminar begins at1 p.m. and defensive driving starts at 2:30 p.m. No regis-tration is required for the free seminars.

For more information, call the Peterson Auto SkillsCenter, 556-4481.

Friday, Oct. 22

To submit information for the base calendar,

e-mail [email protected]

Monday, Oct. 25

Saturday, Oct. 30 Sunday, Oct. 31 Thursday, Nov. 11

Today! Play Group, 10:30 a.m. tonoon at the Youth Center.! Family Swim Night, 6 p.m. atthe Aquatics Center.Friday! Social Hour, 5 to 7 p.m. at theEnlisted Club.Saturday! Thunder Alley, 8:30 p.m. atthe Bowling Center.! Take a rock climbing classwith the Outdoor Recreation Staff,call 556-4867.Sunday! Use the Automotive SkillsCenter.Monday! Water aerobics class, 6 p.m.at the Aquatics Center.! Monday Night Football at theEnlisted Club. Free food, drinkspecials and prizes. Doors open at4 p.m.Tuesday! Session C swim lessons reg-istration begins at the AquaticsCenter.! Shop orientation is availabledaily at the Auto Skills Center.Wednesday! Basic, Intermediate andAdvanced Framing classes at theCommunity Activities Center. 556-1733! Take an aerobics class at12:05 or 5:10 p.m.! Back to Basics CircuitCourse can assist with staying Fitto Fight at 11 a.m. For more infor-mation, call 556-4462.

Helpful NumbersFamily Advocacy 556-8943Education Center 556-4064Library 556-7462Community Center 556-7671Aquatics Center 556-4608Fitness Center 556-4462Officers’ Club 556-4181Enlisted Club 556-4194Youth Center 556-7220Family Support 556-6141Red Cross 556-9201Outdoor Recreation 556-4487Golf Course 556-7810

Lunch:Pot Roast

Baked Stuff FishRoast Loin of Pork

Oven BrownPotatoes

Steamed RiceCauliflower

CombinationSuccotash

Dinner:Chili Mac

Beef CannelloniSouthern Fried

ChickenCottage Fried

PotatoesMashed PotatoesSteamed SquashGlazed Carrots

Lunch:Beef Sukiyaki

SzechwanChicken

Sweet and SourPork

Steamed RicePork Fried RiceFried CabbageGlazed Carrots

Dinner:Country Captain

ChickenMeat Loaf

Turkey a La KingSteamed Rice

Mashed PotatoesHarvard Beets

Okra and TomatoGumbo

Lunch:Roast Beef

Barbecue SpareribsRoast TurkeySteamed Rice

Mashed PotatoesBroccoli

Corn on the CobPeas and Carrots

Dinner:Lemon-Herb

ChickenBarbecue SpareribsStuffed Pork Chops

RiceScalloped Potatoes

CauliflowerCombination

Mexican Corn

! Air Force Academy vs. Brigham Young University! Make a Difference Day

Auto Skills team offers inspections

Photo by Dennis Plummer

Curtains up!Members of Team Pete and their families enjoyed aproduction of Macbeth, by the Alabama ShakespeareFestival, at the R.P. Lee Youth Center here Friday.

By Staff Sgt.Denise Johnson21st Space Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 76thSpace Control Squadron herebid farewell to a prior com-mander at a celebration of lifeceremony held at the U.S. AirForce Academy Golf Courseclub house Oct. 9.

Retired Colonel John S.Stewart died Oct. 3 at the age of85. He is survived by his wifeof 62 years, Lynn; a son, JohnP.; and a daughter, DaleGallagher.

Colonel Stewart served asthe seventh of 41 76th FlyingTiger commanders since theinception of the unit in 1942.He took command of thesquadron in 1944, carrying ahefty resume listing an exem-

plary military record. The Basin, Wyo. resident

joined the Air Force in March1942. By September of thatyear, he was a lieutenant flyingcombat missions against theJapanese raiders in China. Itwas in that foreign airspace heearned his title of Ace.

He scored his first killsduring an early morning raid inJuly 1943. As the Japanesearrived in full force at Stewart’smid-China base, the youngpilot was just reaching altitudein his P-40 Warhawk. WhileLieutenant Stewart made a passat the enemy bomber forma-tion, two enemy aircraft weredestroyed. His experience andaccuracy elevated his numbersand his position in thesquadron. He took on com-mand responsibilities of his

China-based squadron inDecember of 1943, by Januaryhe was officially named thecommander.

Over the course of histour of duty, then-MajorStewart fell just short of earn-ing a two-time Ace title. In totalhe was credited with shootingdown nine enemy aircraft,probably destroying one anddamaging another. He alsodamaged an enemy barge, atug, two steamers and wreckedthree locomotives in a raid onthe Yangtze River, according tohis official biography.

“By the time he retired asa colonel at the age of 52, hewas truly an accomplished warhero,” said Tech. Sgt. LanceBrown, 76th SPCS imageryinterpreter and unofficial unithistorian. “To me he represent-ed the epitome of the citizensoldier, the concept thatAmerica was built on – the

minuteman.”Sergeant Brown is only

one of many present-dayFighting Tigers who feel a greatsense of loss at losing one oftheir own.

Staff Sgt. StevenSchobinger, 76th SPCS counterspace intelligence specialist,volunteered to represent hisunit by standing up with theBuckley Air Force Base HonorGuard for Colonel Stewart’sfuneral at the Fort LoganNational Cemetery in DenverOct. 8.

“Colonel Stewart is aforefather to those of us whoserve under the Tiger flagtoday,” said SergeantSchobinger. “I wanted to bepart of recognizing one of thefolks who paved the way forthis generation, I wanted to bethere to pay tribute to a greatman.”

Lieutenant Col. Todd

Gossett, 76th SPCS command-er, recognizes the various rea-sons to honor Colonel Stewart.

“We all feel the loss of his[Colonel Stewart] passing. Asone of the 76th’s foundingfathers and a former squadroncommander, he and his col-leagues who battled theJapanese over China in the ‘40sset a legacy of service andexcellence the men and womenof the 76th continue to upholdtoday,” said Colonel Gossett.“His life is an example to us all.May we all continue to pay trib-ute to his legacy by upholdingthe core values of the Air Force– as he did before they wereeven written.”

Colonel Stewart, one ofthe original authors of the unit’score values, spent his retiredyears dedicating himself to vol-unteer work and assisting withcharities in the local areas, Mrs.Stewart said.

Flying Tigers remember former commander

Photo By Staff Sgt. Denise JohnsonABOVE: Lieutenant Col. Todd Gossett, 76th Space Control Squadron commander, shares ahistory of the Flying Tigers with Senior Airman Jamee Dean, 76th SPCS InformationManagement journeymen, at site of the representation of retired Col. John S. Stewart’s P-40EWarhawk Tuesday. The aircraft is on display at the intersection of Peterson and StewartAvenues outside the Peterson Enlisted Club.LEFT:The Buckley Air Force Base Honor Guard performs the folding of the flag at retired Col.John S. Stewart’s funeral Oct. 8. Staff Sgt. Steven Schobinger, 76th Space Control Squadroncounter space intelligence specialist, (fifth from left) volunteered to be part of the detail asthe Flying Tiger representative at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.

Art courtesy of 76th Space Control SquadronA formation of P-40s flies over China in 1942. Flying P-40s during the 1940s over China was a task Colonel Stewart completed many times early in his career.The mountain range below the formation was referred to as “the hump.” Pilots used the phrase, “Making it over the hump,” to describe this area.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Anika K. Williams

By Capt. Johnny ReaAir Force Space Command Public Affairs

Air Force Space Command stoodup a space education and trainingorganization recently that officials heresay will provide the foundation to cre-ating a new generation of space profes-sionals.

The National Security Space In-stitute will be the Department ofDefense’s single focal point for spaceeducation and training, complementingexisting space education programs at Air University, the Naval Postgrad-uate School, and the Air Force Instituteof Technology.

“Through extensive space educa-tion and training programs, the NSSIwill help shape and create the growingteam space professionals across theDOD and other stakeholder govern-ment communities,” said Lt. Col. EdFienga, AFSPC Space ProfessionalManagement Office.

The NSSI courses, when coupledwith the rigorous operational qualifica-tions demanded of our space profes-sionals, will secure the U.S. advantagein space, Gen. Lance W. Lord, com-mander, Air Force Space Command.

The Space Warfare Center’sSpace Operations School at SchrieverAFB was redesignated as the NSSI onOct. 1 with an official activation cere-

mony today at Peterson AFB. The new institute will incorporate

the current programs provided by theSpace Operations School, and eventu-ally expand and integrate space-relatededucation from other DOD activities.NSSI will be a primary subordinateunit that reports directly to AFSPC. AnAir Force Reserve associate unit, pro-jected for Fiscal Year 2006, will pro-vide added support to NSSI programs.

About 2,500 students are expect-ed to attend the institute annually,according to Colonel Fienga, includingservice members from all branches of the armed forces as well as representatives from the NationalReconnaissance Office, NASA, andother national agencies. Air Force students will comprise nearly 60 per-cent of the attendees.

The NSSI will conduct and coordinate space education, training,research and development programsfor government space organizations.These programs will address space sys-tem capabilities, limitations, vulnera-bilities and employment; system acqui-sition; and space warfighting tactic-sand planning to provide full-spectrum professional development for spacepersonnel in a variety of space mis-sions and organizations.

Colonel Fienga said the currentcourses taught by the Space Operations

School will continue under NSSI: a combination of “legacy” coursesfocused on space application to jointwar fighting, as well as SpaceProfessional Development Courses.Eventually, the institute will incor-porate other courses, where appropri-ate, presented elsewhere in DOD toeliminate redundancy.

“Space warfighting systems and

capabilities are integral to our successin fighting today’s battles and thelinchpin to all planning and executionfor success in tomorrow’s battles,” saidGeneral Lord. “NSSI’s integratedapproach to space education and train-ing will ensure optimum opportunitiesfor the advancement of space systemsknowledge and will ultimately enhancemission effectiveness.”

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ken BergmanGeneral Lance W. Lord, commander, Air Force Space Command, and Lt. Col.Frank Gallagher (right), now National Security Space Institute commander,retire the Space Operations School flag during the NSSI activation ceremony Monday.

Air Force Space Command activates NSSI

Commander unveilsnew space badge

General Lance W. Lord, Air Force SpaceCommand commander, joins the badgedesigner, Staff Sgt. Colin Loring ofAFSPC Visual Information, as they cele-brate the unveiling of the new spacebadge for command personnel during abalcony call Oct. 12. The badge willreplace two functional badges: the cur-rent Space and Missile functional badge,worn by both space and missile opera-tions professionals; and the missile oper-ations occupational badge, more com-monly known as “pocket rocket,” current-ly worn by those in the missile operationscareer fields.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ken Bergman


By Walt JohnsonSports Writer

If the 21st Comptrollers intramural football teamdidn’t have bad luck this year they may not have hadany luck at all.

That made the team’s 36-7 win over the 21stContracting Squadron Oct. 13 even sweeter for theteam that started slowly but plans to spend the rest ofthe season catching up.

The Finance team’s victory brought its seasonrecord to 1-3 for the year which is a bit deceiving con-sidering the team’s early schedule and the rash of badfortune that has hit the club according to BrandonLord, finance head coach.

“We’ve played three of the top five teams on basealready and looking at our schedule it’s not out of thequestion for us to finish 10-4 on the season and makethe playoffs. If we can put a run together and make theplayoffs it will give our team the confidence to knowthat we can play with anyone out here,” Lord said.

The thing that gives Lord the confidence tobelieve in his team is the ingredients it brings to thefield. While the team does not have the single most tal-ented player on base it has a collection of players Lordsays can be difference makers. But he also knows theteam has an Achilles heel that it must turn intostrength before it can be competitive.

“We believe we can beat any team out here. Wehave speed like every other team, we have an equalamount of talent and we play well together. If we canfind a way to stop making the mental errors we makewe can beat anybody,” Lord said.

“We’ve had a couple of mental errors duringgames this year that have cost us. In a couple of ourgames we should have won them had it not been formental errors and in one game we got some guys whosuffered injuries. We are going to be better especiallyif we can keep playing games like this [the Oct 13game] where we have a chance to work on things andbuild up our moral and get our rhythm. Games liketonight help us understand why it’s important not to

get down on ourselves after we make a mistakeand that will help us when we are playing thosetough games. Sometimes we’ll be down by a

touchdown and the team will make a bad play and weget too down on ourselves. We are learning that if wemake one mistake that we shouldn’t just lose it andkeep concentrating on playing football,” Lord added.

The story for the finance team has been a littledifferent according its coach Jonathan Ekweozor.Personnel shortcomings have made this a year to getready for the future for the finance team even if thatfuture does not include football.

“We haven’t been in too many games; in fact, wescored our first points today. We only had six playerstoday and it’s tough to beat a team when you are a mandown especially when your talent level is not that goodto begin with,” Ekweozor said.

“We have a good time when we play football.The truth is softball is our squadron’s game and welook at football as a chance to come out, get someexercise and have some fun. This is a good thing for usbecause we only have one goal and that is to be com-petitive and not come out here and waste our time andthe other team’s time. Everyone wants to be competi-tive and win games but its not the end of the world forus if we don’t win games, you do what you can do,”Ekweozor said.

Comptrollers score first win this season

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ABOVE: The 21st Contracting Squadron’s Tim Angermeier tries to run down Finances JonathanEkweozor during second-half action.LEFT: Patrick Gonzalez attempts to pull the flags off Finance quarterback Jonathan Ekweozor.

LEFT: Finance’sSantana Brown, 00,tries to chase downContracting’s quarter-back before he has achance to throw a passin first-half action.

Photos by Walt Johnson


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