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Space ObServer 4 Thursday, October 2, 2008 www.peterson.af.mil PUBLISHER Lon P. Matejczyk Lon.Matejczyk@csbj.com Editorial Editor Mike Boyd Mike.Boyd@csbj.com Sports Reporter Walt Johnson Walt.Johnson@csmng.com ADVERTISING Advertising Director/GM Tex Stuart Tex.Stuart@csmng.com Tammy Fogall Tammy.Fogall@csmng.com Heidi Gamer Heidi.Gamer@csmng.com Kathleen Gannon Kathleen.Gannon@csmng.com Linda Stuart Linda.Stuart@csmng.com Classified Ad Manager Heidi Witherington Heidi.Witherington@csbj.com ART DEPARTMENT Art Director Rowdy Tompkins Rowdy.Tompkins@csbj.com Assistant Production Manager Mike Reid Mike.Reid@csbj.com Supporting our Nation’s Military for over 40 years. Call today for details about exciting new military scholarship opportunities. First Knigh Name: Ms. Monica Schwartz Unit: 21st Force Support Squadron Duty Title: Operations Manager, Fitness & Sports Center Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado Time in Service: 15+ years Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, hiking Favorite Music: Hard rock How has joining the Air Force impacted your life?: “It has allowed me to be surrounded by my heroes each day.” If you were Chief of Staff of the Air Force for one day, how would you change the Air Force? “I would ensure that all Airmen (active duty and civilians) have the training and support they need to be successful in their careers and personal lives.” What do you like most about being an Airman? Having a showcase for impeccable work ethic, disproving the old adage “good enough for government work” (888) 266-1555 www.ctudegreenow.com Ms. Monica Schwartz was selected for the First Knight award for the week of Oct 2, 2008. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do each day. What’s your favorite thing about being in the Air Force? “Working with the military and making a difference with the younger troops.” TRIVIA CONTEST WIN A $50 VISA GIFT CARD!* It’s simple! Look through the classifi eds section for the hidden Colorado Trivia Question and email your answer and your contact info to classifi eds@ csmng.com. Guess the correct answers each week for a month and be entered in the monthly drawing to win. One prize will be given out monthly. Contest runs October, November & December 2008! *Must be 18 years or older to win. U.S. Air Force photo/ Ben Beck Why selected: “Ms. Schwartz was instrumental in the acquisition of 32 state-of-the-art spinning bikes totaling in excess of $40,000. She worked directly with the 21st Contracting Squadron to provide them with a technical evaluation, as well as a list of salient characteristics to ensure that the Fitness Center received the finest product at the lowest cost. The bikes replaced units with excessive wear. This acquisition greatly enhanced the quality of the spinning programs that the Fitness Center now offers to our Peterson family.” — Mr. Ben Beck, Fitness Center director
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Visit our Model Homes: Mon-Sat 10 am-5pm Sunday 1am-5pm www.hallmark-homes.com Space ObServer Thursday, October 2, 2008 AEF move to AFPC now complete RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) — Air Force officials held a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony designating full operational capability for the Air and Space Expeditionary Force and Personnel Operations Directorate Sept. 26 at the Air Force Personnel Center here. The AEF Center, previously located at Langley Air Force Base, Va., became a direct reporting unit of AFPC in August 2006 and was named one of AFPC’s seven directorates in June 2007. In January, AFPC’s Readiness Division and Casualty Matters Division were combined with AEF operations to create the AEF and Personnel Operations Directorate to merge deployment and personnel processes. “Achieving (full operational capability) means we can replicate all the functions here that were performed at Langley,” said Steven Kelley, the AEF and Personnel Operations deputy director. “Our goal was to make this transition seamless and invisible to our customers and to the combatant commanders.” Much of the credit for that seamless transition was due to the behind-the-scenes efforts of AFPC’s systems operations professionals, Mr. Kelley said. AFPC officials earned initial operating capability for the AEF computer systems mi- Peterson AFB Fire Emergency Services urges residents to “Prevent Home Fires” A pot holder too close to a lit burner or a space heater left on overnight could be all it takes to start a home fire. In fact, cooking and heating are among the leading causes of home fires in the United States, according to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association. That’s why Peterson AFB Fire Emergency Services is teaming up with the NFPA from October 5-11 to urge Peterson AFB and surrounding community residents to “Prevent Home Fires” during Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign focuses on preventing all the leading causes of home fires — cooking, heating and electrical equipment, and smoking materials. Additionally, fire safety educators will be teaching local residents how to plan and practice escape from a home in case a fire occurs. According to the latest research from the NFPA, more than 2,500 people died in home fires in the United States in 2006, and 12,500 were injured. Fire departments responded to 396,000 home fires, which accounted for 80 percent of civilian deaths and 76 percent of injuries that year. “While the number of home fires is daunting, the good news is that many are easily preventable when residents take simple steps to increase their safety from fire,” said Burke Ferrin, assistant chief for prevention. “Whether it’s smoking outside the home, keeping space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn, or staying in the kitchen when you are using the stovetop, there are easy things you can do to keep your home and family safe from fire.” Do you know how to keep your home safe from fire hazards? Reviewing the following information and taking action can help you “Prevent Home Fires” during Fire Prevention Week and year-round. · Cooking: Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. ·Heating: Keep all things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or furniture, at least three feet away from heating equipment. ·Electrical: Replace cracked and damaged electrical cords; use extension cords for temporary wiring only. Consider having additional circuits or receptacles added by a qualified electrician. ·Smoking: If you smoke, smoke outside; wherever you smoke, use deep, sturdy ashtrays. Fire Prevention Week is actively supported by fire departments across the country. For 85 years, fire departments have observed Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health and safety observance on record. Join Peterson AFB FES at the Base Exchange from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 4, to kick off Fire Prevention Week 2008. We will have our fire safety trailer, Sparky the Fire Dog, simulated live fire extinguisher training, a bouncy fire truck, and prizes for the kids. gration from Langley AFB when the sourcing and scheduling of a deployment requirement was completed Aug. 31, 2007. Since then, a myriad of technical challenges have been met and overcome, such as increasing the bandwidth of the base’s Secure Internet Protocol Network, bringing all the AEF servers and databases online and rewiring the bulk of the telephone and computer networks in AFPC’s main building. Now, with the physical move of personnel, capabilities and the systems migration complete, the AEF and Personnel Operations Directorate can focus on improving its AEF methodology as they daily provide Air Force QUALITY. HONESTY. INTEGRITY. It’s the way our homes are built. It’s the way we do business. 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Paul Ackerly, the AEF and Personnel Operations director. “We never lose sight of the fact that we have a dual obligation to the combatant commander and to our Airmen,” the colonel said. “Each day, we focus on the requirements of the combatant commanders while working hard, in coordination with the major commands and bases, to ensure our Airmen receive timely notification of a deployment and any associated predeployment training.” 2044 Lillian Way 570-7232 Marksheffel & Colorado Tech Dr.
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