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form in the military personnel data system where specialistswill obtain it by pulling products from the system. They willuse these products to verify reservists’ service.
Reservists can print their summary of points using thevMPF and maintain copies in their personal files in the samemanner as leave and earnings statements and other importantdocuments.
Whether at home, at work or while deployed, reservistshave the means to access their point credit information.
For more information about credit of points, reservistscan call ARPC headquarters at (800) 525-0102. They canaccess the vMPF online at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/v.
(Courtesy of Air Force Reserve Command NewsService)
By Jackie BingAir Reserve Personnel Center Program Management Directorate
DENVER — Air Reserve Personnel Center officialshere no longer mail point credit summaries to Air Forcereservists.
Guardsmen and re-servists received an Air Force Form526, Air National Guard/Air Force Reserve Point CreditSummary, annually since October 1972. They must now usethe virtual military personnel flight to print a copy of theirpoint credit information.
Air Force officials are also eliminating the form itselfand will no longer place it on microfilm.
As a result, point credit information will reside in data
By Staff Sgt. C. Todd LopezAir Force Print News
WASHINGTON — A new Air Force policy givesAirmen the choice to show their colors when traveling toand from deployment locations.
Airmen traveling to and from the U.S. CentralCommand Air Forces’ area of responsibility have been,until recently, required to wear civilian clothing on flightsin and out of the area.
Under a new policy, Airmen now have the option towear their desert combat uniform on those flights. The pol-icy change came after suggestions to both the chief of staffand chief master sergeant of the Air Force, said SeniorMaster Sgt. Dana Athnos, the Air Force’s uniform boardsuperintendent.
“This started with queries to Air Force senior (lead-ers) as they toured the AOR,” Sergeant Athnos said. “Thiswas about pride. Other services were coming home in uni-form and experiencing tremendous support along the wayfrom the American public. Our Airmen were in civilianclothes, and people didn’t readily recognize them as AirForce personnel. They simply want the country to knowthey are proud of their service too.”
The new policy allows Airmen to wear their uniformswhen traveling inside the United States to their port ofdeparture, so long as they fly aboard a U.S.-based airline.
Airmen may also wear their uniforms when travelingto the AOR if they are flying on a military or charteredcommercial aircraft. The same rules apply when Airmencome home.
One concern for policy makers is that Airmenremember to conduct themselves as true Air Force profes-sionals. Sergeant Athnos said Airmen are reminded thattheir uniforms must always be clean and serviceable; theymust be in compliance with dress and appearance instruc-
Officials stop mailing point credit summary
PR ST STDUS Postage
PAIDCañon City, CO
Permit 56FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MOTORCYCLE SAFETY DAY, SEE PAGE 5
By Capt Christopher AndersonAir Force Space Command Public Affairs
Friday the Office of the Secretary of De-fense released its recommendations for BaseRealignment and Closure to the BRACCommission for review.
After nine months of gathering data, theDOD analyzed the information using the pub-lished selection criteria to determine which instal-lations to recommend for realignment or closure.
“This whole effort was designed to continuewith the Secretary of Defense’s idea of transform-
ing the military services,” said Maj. Gen.Roosevelt Mercer, Jr., Air Force Space CommandDirector of Plans and Programs. “And also, tobring us into a more joint environment where wecan work better as a joint community.”
Only one Air Force Space Command instal-lation was recommended for closure: Onizuka AirForce Station in Sunnyvale, Calif.
“If that recommendation is approved, it is ourunderstanding the mission and approximately 60of 184 people (military & DOD civilians, no con-tractors), will be moving to Vandenberg Air ForceBase near Santa Maria, Calif.,” said Lt. Gen.
Airmen allowed toshow service colors
while traveling
INSIDENews 1-9Commentary 2Sports 13Happenings 19-21Services 23
Congrats CornerQuarterly award winners and ALSgraduates.
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Photo caption contestPhoto caption contest winner andnew photo.
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BRAC recommendationsimpact AFSPC
Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
See BRAC, Page 11See Colors, Page 11
Air Show Countdown16 Days
June 4, 2005
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath
May 15, 1918
The government's first perma-
nent airmail route inaugurated
by Army pilots.
May 16, 1955
U.S. Air Force marking approved
for use on aircraft wings.
May 17, 1919
The War Department ordered
use of national star insignia on
all planes.
May 19, 1919
MSgt. R.W. Bottriell made the
first free back-type parachute
jump.
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Articles for the Space Observer should be submitted to the 21st SW/PAI, Attn: Space Observer. For submissiondetails call the editor at (719) 556-4351 or DSN 834-4351 or e-mail [email protected]. Deadline for sub-mission is 4:30 p.m. the Thursday one week before publication. All articles, copy and announcements submitted willbe edited to conform to AFI Series 35 and the Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual.
21st Space WingCommander
Brig. Gen. Richard E. WebberChief of Public Affairs
Capt. Amy SufakEditorial Staff
Editor Senior Airman
Shawn ClementsStaff Writer
Tech. Sgt. Matt GilreathLayout and Design
Jeff Adcox
FROM THE TOP
A Moment in Time
By Gen. Lance W. LordCommander, Air Force Space Command
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE,Colorado – On May 21st our nation will pausein the time-honored tradition of Armed ForcesDay to acknowledge our Airmen, Soldiers,Sailors and Marines. Armed Forces Day wasfirst celebrated May 20, 1950.
With the end of the World War II era, thecombined might of the U.S. military had pro-pelled our country into the role of internation-al leader and defender of freedom and democ-racy.
Today, as the world faces the “GlobalWar On Terror,” U.S. Armed Forces again leadthe defense of democracy both at home andabroad.
The enemy has declared war upon ourway of life, and ultimately against our mostfundamental American principle: freedom.American Airmen operate in every time zoneof the world today, and will continue to proj-ect and protect American interests worldwide.
About 26,000 Airmen are deployedaround the world. This includes more than800 representing Air Force Space Command,many of them working daily in harm’s way.America’s ICBM professionals deploy daily tomissile alert facilities and remote launch facil-ities ensuring our nation is protected fromstrategic threats around the globe.
Operating at an absolutely amazing 99.5percent alert readiness, Americans across thisgreat nation are indebted to the professional-
ism and dedication of our 20th Air Force team. Our 14th Air Force Space Professionals
continue to guard the high frontier fromunwarned attack and remain focused on ensur-ing space superiority. We are committed toensuring the freedom to use and exploit spacefor American interests, while ever cautious toprotect our own assets from a catastrophic
asymmetric attack. In both our ICBM andspace mission areas we secure, operate andmaintain extraordinary hardware to ensure thejoint warfighter has the desired combateffects. While our space and missile systemsremain the envy of the world, it is truly ourspace and missile professionals who make usthe world’s greatest space and missile force.
Our space and missile professionals cele-brate our military strength through their dedi-cated teamwork.
On a day reserved to honor our ArmedForces, Beccy and I want to extend our per-sonal thanks to you and your family for anoth-er year of dedicated service to our Air ForceSpace Command family and our nation.
Action LineSubmitting Action Lines
The Action Line is a direct link to the 21st SpaceWing commander. It should be used when otheravenues have failed. Concerns should be addressed atthe lowest possible level in the chain of command andelevated as necessary.
Though not required, Action Line users shouldleave point-of-contact information when submitting anAction Line. This will allow those who are addressingthe concern to clarify the information and respond, ifnecessary. Not all responses are printed; however, if
information allows, a response will be rendered inanother format.
If satisfactory results have not been attained byaddressing the chain of command, call the Action Lineat 556-7777 or fax 556-7848.
Commissary sells alcoholic beveragesQuestion: Why did the commissary sell alco-
holic beverages at the case lot sale on Sunday andMonday? This should be a no, no! They can not sellalcoholic beverages in commissary. Thanks.
Answer: While the commissary doesn’t normal-ly carry alcohol, the Army and Air Force ExchangeService was invited by the commissary manager to sella variety of products inside the store for a special two-day event. AAFES included alcoholic beverages, linen,furniture, luggage, pillows and other merchandise togive customers the opportunity to shop under one roof.The event was a great success and we received greatfeedback from customers. If you have any additionalquestions, call AAFES Manager Vicki Smith at 596-7270.
Armed Forces DayCelebrating Military Strength through Teamwork
While our space andmissile systems remain theenvy of the world, it is truly ourspace and missile profession-als who make us the world’sgreatest space and missileforce. ”
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Illustration courtesy of Colorado Publishing CompanyAbout 26,000 Airmen are deployed around the world.
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Senior AirmanJennifer McCord
Unit: 20th SpaceControl Squadron,Eglin AFB, Fla. Duty Title: OperationsEvaluations SpecialistTime in Service: ThreeyearsHometown: Reno, Nev.Education: Associatedegree from theUniversity of PhoenixOnline
Team Pete takes two at Armed Forces LuncheonBy Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath21st Space Wing Public Affairs
The Greater Colorado SpringsChamber of Commerce hosted its annu-al gala to show their appreciation to theenlisted force May 12 at the BroadmoorInternational Center, Colorado Springs,Colo.
Senior Master Sgt. Ty Foster, 21stSpace Wing Public Affairs superinten-dent, and Staff Sgt. Jamee Dean, 76thSpace Control Squadron commander’ssupport staff administrator, won two ofthe three awards for OutstandingEnlisted Personnel.
The event, “Faces of Freedom,”attended by 1,000 people, recognizedtop performers in three different cate-gories, E-1 to E-4, E-5 to E-6 and E-7 toE-8. A combined total of 12 membersfrom the Air Force and the Army were incompetition for this year’s honors, butmembers from all five branches of theU.S. military were present at the lunch-eon.
The U.S. Air Force Academy Bandplayed pre-lunch music and also playeda five-service medley as members fromeach branch stood and sang their song.
Lunch was served and specialmusic was provided by Fort Carson’ssinging group “Harmony in Motion”before the introduction of the keynote
speaker, Gen. Lance Lord, Air ForceSpace Command commander.
“Thanks to all of you for taking thetime out to honor the enlisted membersof the Colorado Springs area,” GeneralLord said. “There’s no doubt in my mil-itary mind that we could not functionwithout the enlisted professional forcerepresented by these nominees heretoday.”
The event was wrapped up with
the announcement of the winners fromeach category.
“The winners are truly outstand-ing, however they’re typical amongtoday’s military members,” said GlennThayer, the emcee for the event.
The winners agreed it was an awe-some event to be a part of.
“I am truly honored to representall of the great works the enlisted menand women of Air Force Space
Command carry out each day around theworld,” Sergeant Foster said.
“I can honestly say that I waspleasantly surprised when theyannounced that each of us who earnedan award would also receive about$8,000 in goods and services from areabusinesses. This generosity is yet anoth-er testimony of the outstanding supportof our community has for the military,”Sergeant Foster said.
“I was extremely surprised, thecompetition was great,” Sergeant Deansaid. “I was so nervous and shocked I justdidn’t want to trip and fall, I don’t reallyremember what my first thought was.
“This experience has taught me thatit takes a lot of hard work and personaltime to achieve a great goal. I just hopeother people strive to do better in every-thing they do,” Sergeant Dean said.
General Lord also recognized thechamber for their week-long efforts tohonor the local enlisted corps.
“The military presence inColorado Springs goes back along wayand the Military Affairs Council hasbeen with us all along,” General Lordsaid. “My hat is off to the chamber forputting together this series of events tohonor them.”
(Portions of this story were con-tributed by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Thibault,Air Force Space Command publicaffairs)
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ken BergmannStaff Sgt. Jamee Dean, 76th Space Control Squadron, commanders supportstaff administrator, accepts her award as one of the outstanding enlistedmembers in the Colorado Springs area from Gen. Lance Lord, Air ForceSpace Command commander.
By Senior Master Sgt. Lee ThompsonNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
The Pikes Peak Top 3 Enlisted Education GrantIncentive Program provides supplemental financialassistance to junior enlisted members in grades E-1through E-6, assigned to the Peterson complex, whoare pursuing off-duty higher educational goals on aquarterly basis.
The Pikes Peak Top 3 can distribute up to $1,000per year as applications are received. No more thanfive $50 grants per period will be distributed in anysingle quarter.
Eligible members can complete a Pikes Peak Top3 EEGIP application and submit it for signaturethrough their supervisor who then can pass it on to anyTop 3 member.
To be eligible you must be an active duty mem-ber permanently assigned to the Peterson Complex inthe grade of E-1 through E-6 and pursuing an associ-ate or bachelor’s degree, or technical certificate pro-gram with any Air Force Tuition Assistance eligibleand accredited institution within Air Force policy.
Selection committee members will review theapplications independently and assign a score to eachapplication based on its individual merit. If someone is
selected to receive the grant, the education grantchairperson will hand-deliver the grant awards to eachrecipient. The next quarter is already upon us.Applications are due to the Pikes Peak Top 3 byJune 30.
Applications may be submitted at any time andwill be good for two quarters. Individuals may only beselected to receive a grant twice per calendar year.
For information, call Senior Master Sgt. LeeThompson at 554-6864, or Master Sgts. KennethChavez at 556-8147 and Steven Weishaar at 556-4787.Applications are available on the Pikes Peak Top 3Web site at www.pikespeaktop3.org/grant/eegip.htm.
Pikes Peak Top 3 offers enlisted educational grants
SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 19, 20054 NEWS
Motorcycle SafetyMotorcycle SafetyDay Friday Day Friday
Front Range Air
and Space Day
Air Showis 16 days
awayFor information visit
www.peterson.af.mil/21sw
It's almost time!It's almost time!Take a ride with Lt. Gen. Leaf beginning at 10 a.m. Friday
at Building 1
NEWS BRIEFSSPACE OBSERVER
Thursday, May 19, 2005 5www.peterson.af.mil
Motorcycle safety dayThe 21st Space Wing motorcycle safety day will
be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the base pic-nic grounds. The event guest speaker will be Lt.General Daniel Leaf. There will be motocycle vendordisplays and music by the U.S. Air Force AcademyBand - Blue Steel. For information call the 21st SpaceWing safety office at 556-4956.
Maintenance group changeof command set
Colonel Faith Lyman will take command of the21st Maintenance Group from Colonel Gary Pond at10 a.m. Tuesday at the Peterson Air and SpaceMuseum.
Peterson Clinic announces closureThe clinic will be closed May 27 in observance
of Air Force Space Command Family Day.
Troy University registration begins Registration for Troy University’s Term V takes
place now until Sunday. For information on TroyUniversity’s programs, visit the education center from8:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays or call 265-TROY.
Claims against estateMaster Sgt. Marna A. Brasili, 21st Space Wing
Judge Advocate law office manager, died April 16here. Anyone who would like to make a claim againsther estate must call Capt. Steve Loertscher at 556-4871.
We also extend our deepest regrets to the familyof Airman 1st Class Eric Waller, deceased. If anyonehas claims against the estate of Airman Waller, 50thSpace Communications Squadron, call 2nd Lt.Bernard Proctor at 567-6518.
Electronic LES to undergo conversionThere will be a second conversion of active duty
military pay accounts to electronic leave and earnings
statements. The conversion took place Tuesday andwill impact the end of month LES’s. For information,call 556-7576.
Parking lot closures setThere will be pavement milling work throughout
the installation that will require parking lot closuresand restrict traffic on Paine Street.
The parking lots affected will be; the post office,military clothing sales, and the fitness and aquaticscenters. There will be one-way traffic on sections ofPaine Street.
For information, call Daniel Yocum at 556-1833.
Pikes Peak Top 3 meeting setThe Pikes Peak Top 3 meets at 3 p.m. today at the
enlisted club. Membership is open to master sergeantselects through chief master sergeants who areassigned to Peterson.
Retirees who are sponsored by an active-duty topthree member are also welcome to join as associatemembers. Pikes Peak Top 3 actively supports enlistedcauses and professional development through a varietyof activities.
For information, call Senior Master Sgt. LeydaPendergrass at 556-9022.
Federal women’s programschedules briefing
A “Resumes – Working through the process”briefing takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. today at the civil-ian personnel conference room in Building 350. Forinformation, call Debra Agnew at 554-5265.
Legal office requests volunteersThe 21st Space Wing legal office staff needs vol-
unteers from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays towitness and sign wills at the base legal office inBuilding 350.
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. For
information, call 556-1710.
YMCA offers free registrationfor military
The YMCAs of the Pikes Peak Region is offeringactive-duty military, civilian DOD employees andactive-duty Reservists a one-time free registration.People can bring their identification card to anyYMCA branch anytime. Military members who are E-5 and below also get discounted monthly membershiprates. Financial assistance is available.
Base Museum announcesconstruction project
Construction for the new Medal of Honor Park iscurrently underway on the northwest side of the basemuseum grounds. The project is scheduled to be com-pleted in November. Construction will not affect theday to day operations of the museum. For information,call Ernie Branch at 556-1422.
Volunteer tour guides neededThe 21st Space Wing Public Affairs is now inter-
viewing sharp canndidates, E-4 and above who havebeen on Peterson for at least one year to interview forpositions in the base tour guide program.
Each year Peterson is host to more than 1,000base tour visitors. Share your Air Force experiencewith potential recruits coming on base from localschools, ROTC units nationwide, scouts and commu-nity organizations. Tours typically last four hours andtake place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday.
Interviewees must have their supervisor’s per-mission to become part of this elite team. Tour dateswill be e-mailed each week as far as three months outso that members can sign up to escort the tours. Forinformation, call 556-6208.
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Driving under the influenceA servicemember was stopped at the west gate
by security forces for a possible DUI. A security forcesmember conducted the walk and turn, modified atten-tion and alphabet field sobriety maneuvers to whichthe driver failed. The driver allowed a SF member tomove his vehicle from traffic and consented to abreathalyzer test. The results revealed a .085 positivedetection for alcohol. Prior to consuming alcohol, peo-ple need to have transportation arrangements. If plansfall through, service or family members should call55-NO DUI.
Minor vehicle accidentsSecurity forces responded to Building 2 after a
servicemember reported she had backed into anothervehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was contactedand pictures were taken on the damage to both vehi-cles. The damage included minor scratches to bothvehicles bumpers. The driver was issued a citation forimproper backing.
A servicemember reported to security forces hehad run into a fixed object in the parking lot ofBuilding 425. Security forces arrived on the scene andtook photos of the vehicle and of the pole protectingthe fire hydrant the driver hit. The pole had no damage,but the vehicle had scratches from the passenger door
to the rear bumper. No citation issued to the driver.
Damage to private propertySecurity forces responded to the officers’ club
parking lot following a report of damage to a vehicle.The vehicle driver reported damage consisting of a 14-inch long dent to the right side panel on the rear of hispick-up truck. The driver estimated the damage at$500. The patrolman documented the damage. Therewere no witnesses or suspects to this accident at thistime.
Drivers on Peterson need to be aware of their sur-roundings, especially in parking lots.
Driving on base is a privilege that can be takenaway for hit and run violations. Servicemembersshould exercise the Air Force core value “IntegrityFirst” when involved in an accident when nobody isaround.
Alarm activationsIn eight separate incidents, security forces
promptly responded to activated alarms. Their investi-gations into the cause revealed human error to be thecause in all incidents. This is a continuing problem.Occupants of buildings with alarm systems must paystrict attention to procedures when entering theirbuilding.
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Gilreath
Whose is this?The Peterson Clinic was evacuated after a back-pack was left in the corner of a ramp leading to anentrance. Clinic personnel secured the area andcleared the clinic in five minutes. The backpackwas placed as part of awareness exercises securi-ty forces and anti-terrorism will be running on aweekly basis to bolster threat awareness.
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Earned an award? Been promoted?
Completed training or earned a degree?Fill out a Hometown News Release!
The Hometown News Release program is your chance to tell your Air Force story in your hometown, and it couldn’t be
easier! Just go online to www.peterson.af.mil/21SW, click the “Fill out an online Hometown News Release” link, and
you’re on your way! You can also fill out a DD Form 2266 and send it to 21st Space Wing Public Affairs, via fax at 556-
7848, e-mail at [email protected], or in person to Building 845, room 219.
Peterson Air Force Base would like to congratu-late the following graduates from Airman LeadershipSchool May 10.
Award winners: John L. Levitow Award: SeniorAirman Ciara Gavin, 10th Security Forces Squadron,U.S. Air Force Academy; Distinguished Graduate:Senior Airman Amy Bogue, 21st Medical SupportSquadron; Distinguished Graduate: Senior AirmanDustin Nelson, 10th Civil Engineer Squadron,USAFA; Academic Achievement: Senior Airman AmyBogue, 21st Medical Support Squadron; LeadershipAward: Staff Sgt. Valarie Pitt, 21st SFS.
Graduates; Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Boyd, 21st SFS. Senior Airman: Marlene Cabrera-Smith, 302nd
Air Wing; Tywan Cooper, 21st SFS; CynthiaCumberbatch, 34th Training Group, USAFA; MatthewDeluca, 721st Communications Squadron, CheyenneMountain Air Force Station; Anthony Erdelac,10thMission Support Squadron, USAFA; Cecilia Fuller,
21st Logistics Readiness Squadron; Patricia Houston,94th Flying Training Squadron, USAFA; JasonHughes, 50th Space Communications Squadron,Schreiver AFB; Ty Jones, 10th CS, USAFA; RicardoJunious, 302nd LRS; Jason Martinez, 10th MedicalGroup, USAFA; Jacob Metzdorf, 21st SpaceCommunications Squadron; Dennis Miles, 50th SFS,SAFB; Laura Paul, 21st Mission Support Squadron;Matthew Quinn, 10th SFS, USAFA; Julian Rey, 21stSCS; Roman Rocha, 721st CS, CMAFS; JeremiahRuybal, 21st SFS; Roni Scott, 21st CES; RasheedatShinaba, 10th CS, USAFA; Alec Stevens, 21st SCS;Darrick Tinson, 1st Space Operations Squadron,SAFB; Bernard Williams, 21st Medical SupportSquadron; Jeffery Wilson10th MG, USAFA; KevinWulf, 21st SCS; Danitza Young, 21st LRS and StevenZamora, 21st SFS.
HQ AFSPC/FM Quarterly Award Winners(January - March 2005):
Amn of the Quarter - AIC Curtis Hunt - 460thSW
NCO of the Quarter - SSgt Claire Beck - 21stSW
SNCO of the Quarter - MSgt Jodie Bevins -50th SW
Superintendent - SMSgt Dennis Baker - 460thSW
CGO of the Quarter - 1st Lt BernordoSnowden - SMC
Civ I of the Quarter - Mr. Christopher Hoke -45th SW
Civ II of the Quarter - Christopher Cropper -30th SW
Civ III of the Quarter - Ms. Dahlia Mauricio -SMC
Air Force Communications and InformationOutstanding Information Assurance Unit - 721stCS
An airman first class assigned to the 21st CivilEngineer Squadron received an Article 15 for wrong-
ful possession and marijuana use. The memberreceived a reduction to airman basic, 30 days
extra duty and a reprimand.An airman first class assigned to the
721st SFS received an Article 15 for wrong-ful marijuana use. The member received areduction to airman and forfeiture of $200pay.
An airman first class assigned to the21st SFS received an Article 15 for dereliction
of duty. The member received a suspended reduc-tion to airman basic, forfeiture of $617 pay per month
for two months, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand.An airman first class assigned to the 21st SFS
received an Article 15 for failure to go and failure toobey a lawful order. The member received a suspend-ed reduction to airman, 30 days extra duty and 45 daysrestriction.
An airman first class assigned to the 21st CESreceived an Article 15 for failure to go. The memberreceived a suspended reduction to airman, forfeitureof $346 pay per month for two months, 10 days extraduty and a reprimand.
An airman assigned to the 21st ServicesSquadron received an Article 15 for failure to go. Themember received a reduction to airman basic, forfei-ture of $692 pay per month for two months and 30days extra duty.
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Article 15A first lieutenant assigned to Peterson AFB
received an Article 15 for violating a lawful generalregulation. The member received forfeiture of$2,000 pay per month for two months and areprimand.
A technical sergeant assigned to the22nd Space Operations Squadron receivedan Article 15 for failure to obey an orderand disorderly conduct. The memberreceived a suspended reduction to staff ser-geant, forfeiture of $1,000 pay per month fortwo months, with $500 pay per month for twomonths suspended and a reprimand.
A senior airman assigned to the 721st SecurityForces Squadron received an Article 15 for derelictionof duty. The member received a suspended reductionto airman first class, five days extra duty and a repri-mand.
A senior airman assigned to the 21st SFSreceived an Article 15 for failure to go and derelictionof duty. The member received a reduction to airmanfirst class, suspended forfeiture of $361 pay per monthfor two months and a reprimand.
A senior airman assigned to the 21st MissionSupport Squadron received an Article 15 for failure togo and unable to perform duties because of prioroverindulgence of alcohol. The member received areduction to airman first class, eight days restrictionand a reprimand.
Spotlight on JusticeBase legal officials recently announced Article 15 actions
for March and April
A senior airman assigned to 721st SFS receivedan Article 15 for disrespecting a superior commis-sioned officer. The member received a suspendedreduction to airman first class, forfeiture of $250 payper month for two months and a reprimand.
An airman first class assigned to the 721st SFSreceived an Article 15 for dereliction of duty and mak-ing a bomb hoax. The member received a reduction toairman, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.
An airman first class assigned to the 21st SFSreceived an Article 15 for failure to obey an order. Themember received a suspended reduction to airman,forfeiture of $100 pay per month for two months anda reprimand.
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Reenlistment opportunity availablewith the Air Force Thunderbird
There will be a special opportunity for militarymembers to reenlist or renew an oath of office orenlistment with the Air Force Thunderbirds 1 p.m.June 3, (time is still subject to change). All normalreenlistment rules apply; consult with the military per-sonnel flight to verify eligibility and obtain the neces-sary paperwork.
Family and friends will be allowed to attend, pho-tos will be taken and uniform will be service dress. Forinformation, call Master Sgt. Kristin Clark at 556-9226 or [email protected].
MPF offers advice for renewal ofcommon access cards
There are hundreds of Team Peterson members’common access cards, both military and civilian thatwill expire in the next three months. The military per-
sonnel flight here encourages members to check thecard’s expiration date.
If their CAC expires within two to three months,get it renewed now rather than waiting until just beforeexpiration. For information, call Staff Sgt. KristaLopez at 556-4680.
Military personnel flight offersuniform advice
For men wearing the long-sleeved shirt, the aero-nautical and chaplain badges are mandatory; all othersbadges are optional. Center the badge half an inchabove the ribbons on the left side. An additional badgemay be centered half an inch above the first one. Wearthe current specialty on top. Wear satin finish or high-ly polished badges. Center the ribbons on, but not overthe edge of the left pocket between the left and rightedges. Members may wear all, some or none.
Center the duty or miscellaneous badge on lowerportion of left pocket and right edges and bottom offlap and pocket, and/or on the right pocket between theleft and right edges and bottom of flap and pocket.
Missile and missile maintenance badges must beworn on the left pocket. Center the tie tack or tie claspbetween the bottom edge of knot and bottom tip of thetie. Officers must place shoulder mark insignia asclose as possible to the shoulder seam.
Airmen will center 3 inch or 3 ½ inch chevrons
halfway between the shoulder seam and the elbow bentat 90 degree angle. Senior noncommissioned officersmay wear shoulder mark insignia or chevrons.
FSC offers transition planning seminarThis briefing takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. May 26 every other month at the family supportcenter.
Family support center offers joborientation briefing
This is a brief overview of information on thelocal job market and how the Family
Support Center can help your job search. Thisbriefing is offered every other week and takes placefrom 1 to 2 p.m. May 26 at the family support center.
Family support center offersbudgeting class
Make your money work for you. Learn how youcan take charge of your finances by developing a homefinancial plan.
This 2-hour class will teach basic financial man-agement skills and how to develop a budget. You mustbring a copy of your full LES and a list of ALL month-ly expenses.
This class will be held on 27 May, from 8 to 10a.m. at the family support center.
PersonnelCorner
tions and always conduct themselves in a mannerbefitting the Air Force.
Some Airmen might want to wear their uniformswhen traveling to a deployed location, but are afraid ofdrawing unnecessary attention to themselves due tothe terrorist threat.
Sergeant Athnos said U.S. airports have plenty ofsecurity, and that the Air Force has historically allowedor even required Airmen to be in uniform when aboardaircraft.
“Besides, if you were in civilian clothes, youwould still have your web gear and your mobility bagswith you, and you are still hanging around the (UnitedServices Organization),” she said. “It’s not a secret that
you are in the military.” Also, part of the policy is a requirement that
Airmen carry a change of civilian clothes with them ifthey choose to wear a uniform, and a clean uniform ifthey choose to wear civilian clothes.
That kind of preparedness allows Airmen toadjust their appearance should the situation demandit.
Daniel Leaf, vice commander, AFSPC. “The remain-der of AFSPC installations are either receiving newmissions or not impacted at all.”
The probable impacts to other AFSPC bases areas follow:
Buckley AFB, Colo. - Receives three F-16 air-craft and Reserve expeditionary combat support man-power. Buckley Annex realigns Air Force PersonnelCenter to Randolph AFB, Texas and receives otherDFAS functions.
F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. - Receives BaseOperations Support positions associated with actionsat Cheyenne Municipal Airport, Wyo. Additionally,the installation receives a Wyoming Army NationalGuard Army Air Support facility, readiness center andfield maintenance shop.
Los Angeles AFB; No impact.Malmstrom AFB, Mont. - Receives a new
Armed Forces Reserve Center.
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Colors, from Page 1
BRAC, from Page 1 Patrick AFB, Fla. - The Nuclear Test andEvaluation Naval Ordnance Test Unit relocates toStrategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Kings Bay, Ga.
Peterson AFB, Colo. - Receives four C-130 air-craft from Dyess AFB, Texas. Additionally, aCounterintelligence Field Activity moves onto theinstallation.
Schriever AFB, Colo. - Receives expeditionarycombat support manpower from Niagara Falls AirReserve Station, N.Y., to become part of the ReserveSpace Group.
Vandenberg AFB, Calif. - Receives the AirForce Satellite Control Network mission and tenantDefense Information Systems Agency DefenseSatellite Communications mission and equipmentfrom Onizuka AFS. Also receives expeditionary com-bat support manpower from the Reserve Air RefuelingWing from Portland International Airport, Ore.
The DOD recommendations are not final. TheBRAC Commission has the authority to change theDepartment’s recommendations, if it determines that arecommendation deviated from the Force Structure
Plan and/or selection criteria. By September 8, 2005, the commission will for-
ward its recommendations to the President for reviewand approval. The President has until September 23,2005 to approve or disapprove the BRAC recommen-dations. If the president disapproves the recommenda-tions, the commission has until October 20, 2005 torevise their recommendations.
If the president approves, he forwards the recom-mendations to Congress by November 7, 2005.
Congress will have 45 legislative days to rejectthe recommendations in their entirety or they becomebinding on the department.
The BRAC process is governed by law, specifi-cally, the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Actof 1990. The process began in 2002 with an assess-ment of the future National Security Environment, fol-lowed by the development of a Force Structure Planand basing requirements to meet those threats.
For more information on BRAC, visit the AFSPCWeb site at www.peterson.af.mil/hqafspc, or the DODWeb site at www.defenselink.mil/brac.
SSgt. Don Branum50th Space Wing Public Affairs
Enlisted Against Drunk Driving’s55-NO DUI program needs volunteerdrivers and dispatchers for Friday andSaturday evenings.
“We offer this program for tworeasons: it saves lives, and it savescareers,” said Staff Sgt. JamesMartinez, EADD program manager.
The program is named after itsphone number, 556-6384. It offersAirmen whose plans for Friday orSaturday night failed to include a safeand reliable way home.
“With programs like this one atevery base, there is no excuse for any-one to drink and drive,” he added. The
55-NO DUI program serves Schrieverand Peterson Air Force bases andCheyenne Mountain Air Force Station.
Sergeant Martinez, who works atCheyenne Mountain, has recentlychanged the way the program operates.Now, volunteer drivers can be on-callfrom home and do not have to stay atPeterson for the 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. shift.
“Volunteering for a program likeours is a great way to help out your fel-
low brothers and sisters in arms,” saidSergeant Martinez. “It gives you asense of service to your community,and it’s a great way to get positiverecognition.”
Sergeant Martinez stronglyencourages Airmen to use the programand says it is not a bother for them tocall for a ride. “Volunteers have toldme that they feel more useful volun-teering if they actually get to go andhelp someone out,” he said.
“If you are drinking on a Fridayor Saturday night between 10 p.m. and3 a.m., please give us a call for a freeand safe ride home,” he said.
Col. John Hyten, 50th SpaceWing commander, and wing leadershipare reviewing the 0-0-1-3 program
instituted at F.E. Warren Air ForceBase, Wyo., and plan to implement asimilar program at Schriever. The pro-gram, based on physiology, remindsAirmen that the base’s goal is zerounderage drinking; zero DUIs; onedrink per hour to give the liver enoughtime to process the alcohol; and nomore than three drinks per night tokeep the body’s blood-alcohol levelbelow 0.05 percent.
“Every single quarter since weimplemented (the 0-0-1-3) program,we’ve seen an increase in reduction ofalcohol-related incidents,” said Col.Evan Hoapili, 90th Space WingCommander at F.E. Warren.
(Information compiled from AirForce News Service and staff reports.)
55-NO DUI program needs volunteer drivers55-NO DUIFriday and
Saturday nights
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SPORTSwww.peterson.af.mil
Photo by Senior Airman Shawn Clements
Swing awayGil Ruchinski, 21st Comptroller Squadron, swings at a pitch during the 1st American Society of MilitaryComptrollers King of the Springs Softball Blowout. Five teams participated in the event including the21st and 50th CPTS, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Space Command and CommandantCommander’s C2 Systems Group Financial Management section. The 21st comptrollers defeated theAFSPC comptrollers 13-7 in the championship game.
Competitive Night Volleyball StandingsFinal Regular Season
TEAM WINS LOSSES
1. 21st MDG 9 2
2. 21st LRS 5 6
3. 1st SPCS 5 6
4. 721st MSG 3 8
Competitive Noon Volleyball StandingsFinal Regular Season
TEAM WINS LOSSES
1. Team Colorado 9 1
2. 21st CES 8 2
3. 21st SCS 6 4
4. AFSPC CSS 4 6
4. CMOC 2 8
6. 21 SVS 1 9
Intramural Volleyball Standings
For Air Show information visit:
www.peterson.af.mil/21sw
Acts & Entertainment:! Wild Blue Country, the U.S. Air Force
Academy's country & western band
! KidZone featuring bouncy castles,
inflatable obstacle course, face painting
and other activities.
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Military Performers:! USAF Thunderbirds performing aerial
demos in the F-16 Fighting Falcon
! Wings of Blue, U.S. Air Force Academy
cadet parachute demo team
! B-1 Lancer fly-by
! A-10 Thunderbolt fly-by
! U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet Demo Aerobatics
Team from Naval Air Station Lemoore,
Calif.
! F-15 Eagle Demo Team from Langley Air
Force Base, Virginia
! P-51 Mustang Heritage fly-by
! Solo aerobatics
Front Range Air & Space Day
Air Showat Peterson Air Force Base
Admission
& parking
are free
SaturdayJune 4
Gates openat 7 a.m.
For information call 556-7669 or visit www.peterson.af.mil/21sw
Performances take place from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bring cash for food concessionsand souvenir stands
Everyone can attend, you do notneed to be in the military
No pets or coolers
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FEATUREwww.peterson.af.mil
WinnerThe participants of the "Raise Your Hand If You're Sure" ad campaign were justglad the product actually worked.
– Bruce Amos
Runner UpDeployed members celebrate their first pizza delivery and a goodbye to MRE’s.
– Tech. Sgt. Omar Columbus
This week’s photo: No. 2So, what do you think is going on in this picture? (No. 1) Send us your entry,
then check back in two weeks to see who the winner and runners up were. Goodluck!
RulesEntries must arrive at Space Observer office by 4:30 p.m. May 26.The author of the caption that receives the most howls or groans from our
panel of impartial judges (but making us laugh is just fine, too) will receive a $5gift certificate to be used at any of the Peterson Air Force Base Services facilities.
To enter, write an imaginative, humorous and printable caption related to theAir Force experience.
E-mail your cutline entry to [email protected] and include“photo caption contest” on the subject line.
Include the photo number, your name, rank, unit or squadron, e-mail addressand commercial telephone number. You must provide all the information to be eli-gible.
Winners will be announced every two weeks and all entries become the prop-erty of 21st Space Wing Public Affairs.
21st Services Squadron photo caption contest
Photo caption contest #1 winner
Frame Shop takesright angle
A shadow box, crafted to look likethe new Air Force symbol, is
assembled to honor a service-member who will be retiring.
The wall of frames gives customers a variety of choices for people tohighlight their favorite picture or piece of artwork.
Susan Jiron, custom framer at the community activities center, aligns theguide before laying out a piece of matting for a picture to be framed.
Photos by Tech Sgt. Matt GilreathA jersey autographed by NFL Hall of Fame Pittsburg Steeler Joe “Mean Joe” Greene is framed up
and ready for display.Peter Locke, recreation aid at the CAC, presents 1st Lt. David Williams, Air Force Space Command
officer in charge of the Network Operations Security Center help desk, with two glass mugs he had engraved at the center.
Open Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Club member discounts on
classes and purchases
Frame and stained glass classes
Wednesday 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. to noon
For information call 556-1731
SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 19, 200518 FEATURES
Photo By Ernie NewmanA group of Flying Tigersreunite in front of the Petersonmuseum’s P-40 “Warhawk”display aircraft Saturday. Thisis the style of aircraft theTigers flew in the early yearsof the war and is in their mark-ings. The Tigers, led by Brig.Gen. David Tex Hill, held athree-day reunion at the HiltonAntlers Adams Hotel inColorado Springs.
Story and photosby Nel Lampe
Mountaineer staff
oyRides Family Fun Centeris Colorado Springs’ ownoutdoor amusement park.Although it can’t compete
with a large Six Flags park for rollercoaster choices, costumed cartoon char-acters and a water park, it is designedfor family fun and is nearby.
And Airmen can get in free atJoyRides during Military AppreciationWeek, through Sunday. Family mem-bers get a 50 percent discount on all-day, all-access wristbands all week;show military identification.
JoyRides replaced McNulty’sBoardwalk, a small amusement sitegeared to teens that operated during theearly 90s but was standing vacant andvandalized. The new owners invested ayear of work and lots of money inupgrades, decoration, maintenance andcreating a family venue. It reopened inthe summer of 1999 as JoyRidesFamily Fun Center.
Several rides have been addedsince the center opened,such as the Tornado,Giant Slide and
new this year, Kiddie Pirate Ship Rideand a new roller coaster, the OrientalExpress Dragon Roller Coaster. The twonew rides will open May 21.
The indoor arcade has beenupgraded several times, and includessome new games — “Fight Mania”and a dancing game “In the Groove.”Other games are “Police 911,” DonkeyKong” and “Ms. Pac Man.” There’salso a climbing wall. The games areactivated by tokens, using one to fourtokens, sold at the redemption center.Four tokens cost $1; 45 tokens are $10and 100 tokens are sold for $20. Aspecial coupon available at the postInformation, Tickets and Registrationoffice entitles visitors to buy 80tokens for $10.
Also in the main building, whichincludes the arcade, are the entrancedesk, bumper cars, redemption cen-ter as well asJoyRides Caféand a few tablesfor diners.
But the most popular ride atJoyRides is the fast track with its go-karts painted in bright colors.
Ten drivers at a time to take thetrack for a four-minute ride around aone-third mile track. Drivers must befive-feet tall and at least 12 years old.There’s also room for a passenger,who must be at least 4 and 36 inches tall. There’susually a line of waiting drivers forthe go-karts.
Children who don’t qualify to usethe fast track have their own go-karts.Gasoline-powered smaller cars accom-modate children ages 6 to 12, who areat least 48 inches tall. The cars areslower and smaller and have their ownwide track.
There’s still another set of go-kartsfor children ages 2 to 6, at least three
May 19, 2005
Places to see in thePikes Peak area.
Cliff Kelley leaves the starting gate on the fast track at JoyRidesFamily Fun Center on Colorado Springs’ east side.
People of all ages enjoy the Frog Hopper ride at JoyRidesFamily Fun Center.
A giant slide, called “The Big Thrill,” accommodates threesliders at a time.
See JoyRides, Page 20
A free ride for Airmen
SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 19, 200520 HAPPENINGS
feet tall. Some rides even have space for a parent passenger. Nearby is a bounce house, sand play area and the Rio
Grande Kiddie Train which runs on a circle track and carriespassengers of all ages.
In addition to the Tornado and Red Baron airplaneride, the Frog Hopper is a popular ride.
And people of all ages enjoy a game of miniature golf,choosing one of the two 18-hole golf courses.
Refreshments available at the JoyRides Café includemeal deals, such as a mini pizza and soft drink or chickennuggets, fries and a drink for $5.50. Other snack itemsinclude funnel cake, cotton candy, pretzels, nachos, popcorn,ice cream and candy items, as well as smoothies, coffee andcocoa.
JoyRides has special events throughout the year, such asadmitting mothers free on Mother’s Day, fathers free onFather’s Day, Memorial Day specials, an Easter egg hunt andHalloween activities including ahaunted house and a corn maze.
Military Monday nights entitleactive duty military members to buya three-hour all access wristband for$5 each. A café special for militaryon Mondays pairs two slices of pizzaand a 22-ounce soda for $3.50.
And next week is MilitaryAppreciation Week.
Although JoyRides is open allyear on weekends, weather permit-ting, Spring hours are now in effect:Sundays, JoyRides is open fromnoon to 6 p.m., and Mondaysthrough Thursdays, 3 to 7 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays, the center isopen 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours will beextended about June 1.
Several specials are available atJoyRides. For instance, on Mondays, athree-hour wristband is $7. Tuesdays,a three-hour wristband and 10 gameroom tokens sell for $10. Wednesdays,buy a pack of 10 tickets for $10, useone ticket per ride. Thursdays, buy oneregularly priced wristband and get onefree.
If visitors so choose, one ride or onegolf game is $5 each for anyone olderthan 12. Children 11 and under can takeone ride or play one golf game for $3each.
There are also family special pack-ages, such as four three-hour wristbandsfor $49 or four all-day wristbands for$69.
JoyRides Family Fun Center is agood place to have a birthday party.Two pavilion buildings near the fastgo-kart track are set up for par-ties. Call JoyRides at 573-5500for details and prices for parties.
JoyRides Family Fun Center isat 5150 Edison Ave., which is thefrontage road just north of EastPlatte Avenue (Highway 24 east).It is about two and a half mileseast of the Citadel Mall, betweenMurray and Powers Boulevards,opposite the Flea Market.
There’s free parking.For information or directions,
call 573-5500.(Courtesy of the Fort Carson
Mountaineer)
Just the Facts• Travel time — half an hour
• For ages — all • Type — amusement park
• Fun factor — ����� (Out of 5 stars)• Wallet damage — $$ or $$$
$ = Less than $20 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$$ = $61 to $80
(Based on a family of four)
A “mountain and waterfall” provide scenic background forBumper Boat riders at JoyRides Family Fun Center. The cen-ter has a park-like setting.
The Tornado ride is behind the lake and BumperBoats at JoyRides Family Fun Center, just offEast Platte Avenue.
Two 18-hole miniature golf courses are in a park-like setting at JoyRides Family Fun Center. “Military Mondays” providea good value for active-duty Airmen.
The Rio Grande Kiddie Train takes passengers of all ages on a trip around the children’sarea of JoyRides.
JoyRides, from Page 19
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Pikes Peak Center schedules eventsColorado Springs Philharmonic’s Pop Series
features John Williams’ Cinema Magic at 8 p.m.Saturday..
Call the box office at 520-SHOW for the PikesPeak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. Parking is streetside or in a garage behind the center ($5 fee).
Fine arts center hosts musical“Singin’ in the Rain,” continues at 8 p.m.
Fridays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughSaturday in the Fine Arts Center Theater, 30 W. DaleSt.; Call 634-5583 for tickets.
Dinner theater available“Farther North to Laughter,” is the opening pro-
duction on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays andSaturdays at Iron Springs Chateau MelodramaDinner Theater, 444 Ruxton Ave., in ManitouSprings. Tickets start at $24; call 685-5104.
Peterson schedules air showThe Air Force Thunderbirds will perform an air
show June 4 at Peterson Air Force Base. The showwill include the Thunderbirds, parachute teams,music, displays, flybys and food booths. The freeevent is open to everyone in the community and alarge crowd is expected.
JoyRides holds military appreciation JoyRides welcomes Airmen and their families
for Military Appreciation Week through May 22.Soldiers with valid military identification are admit-ted free, family members get 50 percent off all-day,
all-access wristbands. JoyRides Family Fun Center isat 5150 Edison Ave., just off East Platte Avenue.
Races get started this weekend Pikes Peak International Raceway season opens
Saturday and Sunday, with AMA Superbikes. Asalways, tickets are half-price for Airmen for upperdeck seating; call 382-7223 for tickets. PPIR is southof Fort Carson, off Interstate 25.
Wrestling tickets available“The Wrestlemania Revenge Tour” is in the
Colorado Springs World Arena Sunday. Call 576-2626 for tickets. Parking at the arena is $5.
Memorial Park hosts Armed Forces DayThe Colorado Springs Armed Forces Day
Celebration is in Memorial Park Saturday. The event, sponsored by organizations and busi-
nesses in the community, is to locally commemorate
Armed Forces Day and to show thanks to Pikes Peakregion troops. Activities in Memorial Park includelive entertainment, games, military displays, flyoversand food booths. The celebration is open to everyonein the community and there is no admission charge tothe event.
Church members schedule free concert The 125-voice choir, “Soli Deo Gloria” per-
forms a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at VillageSeven Presbyterian Church, 4050 Nonchalant CircleS. Guests are asked to donate a nonperishable fooditem for Care and Share.
New exhibit openingWhite lions don’t survive in nature, as their nat-
ural camouflage is blown. But 32 white lions exist incaptivity — they’re not albino lions, but get theircolor characteristics from recessive genes. For thissummer only, two lions with that recessive gene arein Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. One of the lions isalmost completely mostly white, his brother is moreof a tawny color. The zoo is located behind theBroadmoor Hotel; follow the signs or call 633-9925.
Chihuly glass exhibit openThe colorful art-glass works by artist Dale
Chihuly are displayed throughout August in theColorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 1330 W. Dale.
To allow visitors to see the glass art underlights, the Fine Arts Center is open Friday andSaturday from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information,call 634-5583.
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Saturday Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Lunch:
Simmered CornBeef
Pineapple ChickenYankee Pot Roast
Crispy PotatoWedges
SimmeredPotatoes
Fried CabbageCarrots
Black Eye Peas
Dinner:
Baked FishBeef and Corn Pie
Roast TurkeyFranconiaPotatoesPeas and Peppers
RiceCorn on the CobStewed TomatoesMustard Greens
Friday
ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU
TodayLunch:
Mr. Z Baked Chicken
Pepper Steak
Pasta Primavera
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Mixed Vegetables
Fried Okra
Greenbeans
Dinner:
Orange-Spiced Chops
Liver with Onions
Tempura Fried Fish
Rissole Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Broccoli
Peas and Carrots
Wax Beans
Lunch:
Baked FishHungarianGoulash
BarbequeChicken
Buttered ParsleyPotatoes
Steamed Rice Vegetable Stir Fry
Baked BeansCream Corn
Dinner:
Savory BakedChickenSwedishMeatballs
Creole ShrimpBaked PotatoesSteamed RiceCream CornAsparagusSteamed Squash
Lunch:
Stir Fry Beef withBroccoli
Turkey NuggetsLoin Strip SteakMushroom andOnion Sauce
Baked PotatoesRice Pilaf
Corn on the CobFrozen Green
Beans
Dinner:
Oven Fried FishCantoneseSpareribs
Grilled MustardChicken BreastBaked Macaroni
and CheeseBoiled Egg Noodles
PeasSweet PotatoesBroccoli Combo
ARAGON DINING FACILITY MENU
Hours of Operation: 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.
Lunch:Chili MacaroniBeef CanelloniSouthern Fried
ChickenCottage Fried
PotatoesMashed Potatoes
Steamed SquashGlazed Carrots
Frozen Style Peas
Dinner:Pot Roast
Baked Stuffed FishRoast Loin
of Pork Oven Brown
PotatoesSteamed Rice
Cauliflower Combo
SuccotashGreen Beans withMushroom Sauce
Lunch:Country Captain
ChickenMeat Loaf
Turkey a La KingSteamed Rice
Mashed PotatoesHarvard Beets
Mustard GreensOkra with Tom
Gumbo
Dinner:Teriyaki ChickenVeal ParmesanSalmon CakesFilipino Rice
Buttered ParsleyPotatoes
Fried CabbageSuccotash
Mixed Vegetables
Lunch:LasagnaChicken
ParmesanHot Italian Sausage
Jefferson NoodlesPotatoes Au GratinStewed Tomatoes
BroccoliCauliflower
Dinner:Barbeque Ham
SteakTurkey and Noodles
Beef Ball Stroganoff
Boiled Egg NoodlesMashed Potatoes
Calico CornSpinach
Lima Beans
SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 19, 2005 23
www.peterson.af.mil CROSSWORD PUZZLE
APIs in UniformAnswers on page 24
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12. Synthetic fiber14. Approves, in short19. Chinese-American USECDEFfor Personnel Dr. David S.C. __21. Pulp Fiction character23. Honcho24. First Asian-American inspace Japanese-American Ellison___25. Tongue26. Containing the univalentgroup NO227. Pacific ____; water surround-ing API month countries29. Unsuitable30. Egyptian city31. Fund32. Fed. communications watch-dog34. Mil. moving organization36. USAF deployment set41. Sour or tart42. Happily45. Fury47. Pale50. NBC rival51. Pub orders52. Middle East canal53. X marks the spot55. First Civil War Asian-American USN enlistee WilliamAh ___56. Continent/region from wheremost APIs hale57. Touch down, as in a plane58. Fed. environment watchdog61. Couple62. Norton and Harris63. Compute
(Courtesy of AlaskanCommand Public Affairs)
SPACE OBSERVERThursday, May 19, 200524 AROUND PETE
Answers from page 23
May iis AAsian-PPacificAmerican HHeritage
Month
To submit information
for the base calendar, email
Armed Forces Day
Air Show
USAFA
Graduation
Wednesday, June 1
Motorcycle
Safety Day
Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21
noteworthyMonday, May 30 Saturday, June 4
Friday, May 27
Family Day
MemorialDay
P-47N “Wild Hair”Dedication and Dinner Dance
5:30 p.m.June 10
Old City HangerPeterson Air and Space Museum
