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march 2011 NEWSLETTER
THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERS • PIKES PEAK POST • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT . . .
The past few weeks have certainly teased us with a
bit of spring-like weather. I was working in the backyard
Saturday and noticed bits of green starting to poke
out of the mulch….. and then of course it snowed! That’s
Colorado, I guess.
Since the last newsletter, we’ve been really busy. January and February brought
us our usually well attended Installation Opportunity briefs and a successful
2nd annual Small Business Power Networking session with 10 of our sustaining member firms
and public agency representatives. We were also informed by National that we’d been selected
to receive the following Streamers in recognition of our operational excellence: Emergency Preparedness
and Homeland Security (with distinction), Outreach and Communications (with distinction),
Relationships and Recognitions (with distinction), Education and Training and Membership.
Great job to all for this truly outstanding result. In addition, we were also pleased to learn
that our own SAME Engineering and Construction Camp Czar, Scott Prosuch, had been selected
for the prestigious Gerald C. Brown Mentoring Award by the Academy of Fellows for his outstanding
record of mentoring and upholding the highest standards of the Fellows pledge. Congratulations,
Scott – well deserved!
March 4th brought us the annual (7th annual I believe) USAFA Engineer Dinner. Cindy Lincicome
and Capt Adam Strecker flawlessly planned and executed this event and we were treated to the
inspirational words of our Guest of Honor, Major General Tim Byers, The Air Force Civil Engineer,
and SAME’s President. Of course, the most memorable part of the evening was the graduating
cadet recognition. It’s hard for me to imagine I ever looked that young – a great event especially
given I was the only Naval Officer present in a sea of blue Air Force uniforms…. And on the day
before the 69th anniversary of the Seabees, THE engineer force of choice (sorry General Byers).
It was my pleasure to recognize each of our great sustaining member sponsors, without which
there would have been no dinner. Thanks again to the following companies and individuals for
their generous support:
MWH AMERICAS; AECOM; EATON CORPORATION; ECC; MERRICK AND COMPANY; MORTENSON
CONSTRUCTION; WESTON SOLUTIONS; CH2M HILL; EWING COLE; HUITT-ZOLLARS; LEO A DALY;
MICHAEL BAKER JR; PBS&J; TETRA TECH; URS; CALIBRE ENGINEERING; HB&A ARCHITECTS AND
PLANNERS; MC ALLIANCES; MKK CONSULTING ENGINEERS; NORTHSTAR PROJECT MANAGEMENT;
COL RETIRED RICHARD FRYER OF ECC; MR HARVEY ROBINSON OF SWINERTON GOVERNMENT
SERVICES; MR STEVE HOWELL OF NINYO AND MOORE; MRS CINDY LINCICOME OF AMEC AND MS
JULIE DANIELS OF FARNSWORTH.
As my term as your President draws to a close, I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to have the
tremendous Board and Committee Chairs that I do. We’re in the process of building the slate for
the next Post leadership team and I extend a personal invitation to each of you out there
to join the team. There are plenty of jobs, large and small, to fit the time you may have
available. Please contact me directly if interested.
See you at the next meeting!
CAPT Bill Grip
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CONTENTS
Programs ................ 6
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . 6
Installation News ....... 8
Small Business
Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fellows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Regional & National
SAME News ........... 15
Education &
Mentoring . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The Young
Members Block ...... 18
Member News .......... 19
Membership . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sustaining Members . . 26
SAME PPP Board of
Directors & Committee
Chairperson . . . . . . . . . 29
Do you have announcements
or events of interest to other
SAME members? New contracts
awarded to your firm? New
hires or looking for employees?
Submit your information to
Cindy Lincicome at Cindy.
Lincicome@amec.com by the
first Friday of each month for
inclusion in our next newsletter.

ON MARCH 11 JAPAN WAS HIT BY THE LARG-
EST EARTHQUAKE IN THE COUNTRY’S HISTORY.
The 9.0 magnitude quake triggered a massive tsunami along the northeastern coast — sweeping away entire
villages with walls of water more than 30 feet high. It seldom occurs that a country is subject to an earthquake,
subsequent tsunamis and a potential nuclear meltdown all at the same time.
No doubt there will be many thousands of stories of sorrow and heroism. We sure this will be particularly true of
our nuclear industry colleagues at Fukushima. They tackle an unprecedented set of events while their families also
struggle to recover; however, we are confident they will succeed. The Japanese nuclear industry is one of the most
advanced in the world. They have the people, technology and resources to deal with the situation but, of course,
the situation there remains challenging. This is a tragedy of enormous proportions and our thoughts are with all
people in Japan.
Many of us will seek ways to assist, however possible. Please note that the Better Business Bureau offers the following
seven tips to help Americans decide where to direct donations:
1. Rely on expert opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity. Be cautious when relying on third-party
recommendations such as bloggers or other Web sites, as they might not have fully researched the listed relief organizations.
The public can go to http://www.bbb.org/charity to research charities and relief organizations to verify
that they are accredited by the BBB and meet the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
2. Be cautious when giving online. Be cautious about online giving, especially in response to spam messages
and emails that claim to link to a relief organization. In response to the tsunami disaster in 2004, there were concerns
raised about many Web sites and new organizations that were created overnight allegedly to help victims.
3. Find out if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the disaster impact areas. Unless the charity
already has staff in the affected areas, it may be difficult to get new aid workers to quickly provide assistance. See
if the charity’s website clearly describes what they can do to address immediate needs.
4. Find out if the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups. Some charities may be
raising money to pass along to relief organizations. If so, you may want to consider “avoiding the middleman” and
giving directly to charities that have a presence in the region. Or, at a minimum, check out the ultimate recipients
of these donations to ensure the organizations are equipped to effectively provide aid.
5. Be wary of claims that 100 percent of donations will assist relief victims. Despite what an organization
might claim, charities have fund raising and administrative costs. Even a credit card donation will involve, at a minimum,
a processing fee. If a charity claims that 100 percent of collected funds will be assisting earthquake victims,
the truth is that the organization is still probably incurring fund raising and administrative expenses. They may use
some of their other funds to pay this, but the expenses will still be incurred.
6. Gifts of clothing, food or other in-kind donations. In-kind drives for food and clothing, while well intentioned,
may not be the best or quickest way to help those in need. Even if the organization has the staff and infrastructure
to be able to properly distribute such aid, a money donation may be far more helpful to a charity that is
responding to a crisis situation.
7. Donate directly to the relief charity you have chosen. You may be tempted to make a donation by texting.
Charities can raise significant sums this way, but be aware that it might take a long while for the money to reach
the nonprofit if it is given through mobile texting. Text donations also typically have limitations on the amount
you can give. To put your disaster relief gift to work faster, go directly to the charity’s website to make your donation,
or call them with your credit card number.
You can start your search of BBB Accredited Charities here: http://www.bbb.org/charity

APRIL, 2011
Pikes Peak Post
Membership Meeting
Joint General Membership Meeting with the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
"Why So Few? Women in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics"
Speakers: Ms. Connie King and Ms. Brenda Wolfe
In an era when women are increasingly prominent in medicine, law and business, why are
there so few women scientists and engineers? A new research report by the American
Association of University Women (AAUW) presents compelling evidence that can help to
explain this puzzle and offers new ideas for what each of us can do to more fully open
scientific and engineering fields to girls and women. We will also discuss how the Society
of Women Engineers establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for
women and empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized
for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
on
Tuesday, 12 April at 11:00 AM
LOCATION:
Falcon Club, U.S. Air Force Academy
(Lunch will be provided.)
COST:
SWE/SAME Members:
Federal/Public/Military/Student/Fully Retired: $10 Others: $20
Non-SWE/SAME Members:
Federal/Public/Military/Student/Fully Retired: $20 Others: $30
No shows will be billed!
Register no later than Friday, 8 April at
www.regonline.com/SAMEPikesPeakPost
MARK YOUR
CALENDERS!
Directions: From I-25 take the United States Air Force Academy North Gate exit (156B) and continue west. At the
B-52 Display take a left onto Stadium Blvd. Take your second right onto Academy Drive and travel for approximately
1 mile. The Falcon Club will be on your right. Access to the USAFA does not require a gate list., but everyone without
a base registration decal will be stopped t the North Gate and their Drivers License. checked

Frontier Post
General Membership Meeting
Wyoming Army National Guard:
Overview, Deployments, Recent and Future Projects
Presented by
Lt Jeremy Wagner
Facility Operations Specialist
Wyoming Army National Guard
Thursday, 31 March 2011, at 1130 hours
at
Suite 1901
1901 Central Avenue in Cheyenne
RSVP to:
Aaron Murray at aaron.murray@amec.com
Mark your calendar for the next Frontier Post meeting!
Cost = $15, Payable at the door by Cash or Check made out to SAME Frontier Post
If you are interested in carpooling from the Denver area, please contact Kim Martin at
kamartin@huitt-zollars.com

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SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, June 8th
SAME 2011 8-on-8 Lunch & Small Business Industry Day
Mark your calendars and save Wednesday June 8th
to attend this year’s Society of American Military Engineer’s
(SAME) 8-on-8 Lunch and Small Business Industry
Day! With government spending decreasing
small businesses need face time with potential government
clients to make sure your business development
dollars are targeted and well spent. The SAME
8-on-8 Lunch and Small Business Industry Day is an
opportunity to meet with federal representatives
from over 20 agencies and participate in opportunity
briefings from major government players.
This year’s event will again be held at the Red Lion
Hotel at I-225 and Parker Road. Learn the latest on the Omaha District “Mega” contracts. SBA will be
providing information and training regarding recent and upcoming changes to the NAICS size standards,
joint venture rules, changes to 8(a) rules and women owned small business regulations. Speak
with Army, Air Force, GSA, National Parks, Federal Highways, and many other agency representatives.
The half-day program will provide access to agencies that would take a month meet with on your own.
You don’t want to miss this opportunity.
With over 200 potential clients and teaming partners present, this is an excellent opportunity to participate
as a sponsor or host a tabletop display. This event is all about opportunity identification, networking,
teaming discussions, and educational opportunities. Space for Small Business table top displays
is limited. To reserve a spot for your table top display contact Mr. John Shaler at 303-308-3562
or John.Shaler@eacom.com
Information on registration will be forthcoming in mid April.
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PROGRAMS
The PPP is always welcoming “interesting and informative” presentations for our member meetings in 2010. There are
a wide range of general presentation topic areas that are relevant to the SAME mission. If you, a member of your firm, or
someone you know would be interested in making a presentation at an upcoming meeting, please contact either of
the PPP Program Chair, Bob Fant.
MARK YOUR CALENDERS
UPCOMING LOCAL SAME EVENTS
April 12 SAME PPP Meeting and Luncheon, USAFA Falcon Club.
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EVENTS
April 5-11 2011 SAME International Webinar Series. To register or for more information, go to:
http://www.same.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=376&Itemi
d=313
April 26-28 SAME Contiuing Education Program in Norfolk, VA. For more information, go to:
http://www.same.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=383
May 4-5 Industry Day 2011 in Panama City Beach, FL. For more information, go to: http://www.
regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=934344
May 10-11 Project Management in the AOR Webinar. For more information, go to: http://www.
same.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=399
2011 JETC – Grapevine, TX (May 24-27, 2011)
Sponsorships and exhibit booths are selling fast! Have you secured your favorite
JETC 2011 sponsorship? Taking place May 24-27, 2011 in Grapevine,
Texas, JETC 2011 is the one event where your company sponsorship will
get noticed by the right people in the DOD market. Attended by DOD and
industry leaders, JETC 2011 offers sponsoring companies unprecedented
exposure and the opportunity to build name recognition. JETC 2011 sponsorship
opportunities are selling out, so secure your sponsorship today!
Go to http://posts.same.org/jetc/index.html to register.
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INSTALLATION NEWS
Schreiver AFB News
Schriever Generates More Power
2nd Lt. Marie Denson, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
Schriever’s central utility plant, run by the 50th Civil Engineer
Squadron, is in the process of replacing three of its generators.
The current generators have been dutifully providing
emergency power to Schriever for more than 25 years. This
is no small feat. The outcome will help reduce costs and increase
power while conserving energy and resources.
In the early 1980s, during President Ronald Reagan’s administration,
Schriever became the benefactors of a trade
agreement with Britain. Britain traded six Mirrlees Blackstone
generators and in return the U.S. traded various
Caterpillar equipment. The base added generator seven in
1992 to support the growing demand.
Together these generators can provide more than 90 percent
of the base’s power which runs the sensitive equipment
used to accomplish Schriever’s daily mission.
After more than 25 years of operations, three of the generators
are being replaced with new Caterpillar brand generators
to increase efficiency and reduce resource demand.
Three of the generators in the central power plant will be replaced
with new generators which will be more energy, fuel and
cost efficient. Pictured is a Mirrlees Blackstone generator which
was given to Schriever through a trade agreement with the British
back in the early 1980s. The project is slated for completion
in late fall. (U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Marie Denson)
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“The Caterpillar generators have their own electric start
radiators which will help gain cooling capacity,” said Richard
Coder, base electrical engineer. “They will produce 35
percent more power per unit and they are a third the
physical size [compared to Mirrlees Blackstone’s]. We will
also gain fuel efficiency, which will be more cost efficient
in the end. The new ones are projected to burn 80 gallons
per hour where as the old generators burn fuel at 120
gallons per hour.”
Since the power plant provides emergency power for the
base, 50 CES is working many what if scenarios in case
Murphy’s Law occurs during this replacement and installation
project.
“As a back-up we do have two technical power buses to
help support all computer equipment, and two transformers
in case one goes down,” said Master Sgt. Eric Knight,
central plant superintendent. “Worst case scenario, we
have a load-shed plan if we start losing generators, but
that is the worst case scenario.”
Not only is this going to be better for the environment, and
more cost effective for Schriever it will also provide a better
working environment for the people who work on the
generators.
“The parts for the Caterpillar generators will be easier to
obtain,” said Roy Bergsholm, plan operator. “Right now just
to order a part can take six weeks or more. To get a quote
we have to go through Texas, England then Germany. Then
it goes back down the line from Germany, England to Texas.
The same process occurs to order parts and the parts can
be very expensive. With these new generators, Caterpillar
has a warehouse in Denver so the process with be faster
and cheaper.”
Ordering parts isn’t the only thing that can be difficult
with the current generators. “You have to have three different
size wrenches just to work on the current ones,”
said Sergeant Knight. “Tools are needed for British standard,
standard and metric, and sometimes we have to
make our own custom tools to accommodate the parts
because it can be a hard to reach certain places on the
generator. It will be a lot easier working on the new Caterpillar
brand generators.”

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The first generator being replaced has been cut into three
separate pieces using a diamond cutter. The first cut piece
is scheduled to be removed from the central power plant
this week.
Schriever is focusing on green initiatives through this
project. In addition to using less fuel, the base expects to
recycle an estimated 100 tons of scrap metal from the dismantled
generators. Schriever will get credit for the overall
goal to increase recycling efforts for the base which will be
reported to headquarters and later the Pentagon.
Project leads don’t anticipate a noticeable impact to the
majority of base members. The project is still in its infancy
and is slated to be complete in later fall of this year.
USAFA News
Af Civil Engineer Visits Academy
Staff Sgt. Don Branum, Air Force Academy Public Affairs
The Air Force civil engineer visited the Air Force Academy
March 4 as the last stop in a two-day tour of Air Force installations
along the Front Range. Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers
spoke to CE officers and cadets here about the state of CE
operations in Afghanistan and the effects of force management
on the CE officer corps.
General Byers and his staff looked at how they could improve
deployments through Silver Flag exercises, which
prepare Airmen for deployment by exposing them to scenarios
similar to those they will encounter downrange.
“The (U.S. Central Command) area of responsibility is not
the right place for a team to come together,” he said. Silver
Flag allows CE officers to adjust their squadrons before
they deploy and also familiarizes Airmen with enemy tactics
that currently deployed CE units have encountered.
Another challenge in Afghanistan, General Byers said, is
educating the nation’s future engineers. “The Iraqis are
pretty well-educated: they have a strong field of medical
and engineering professionals,” he explained. “Afghanistan
doesn’t have that.” So in addition to training and
educating Afghans, Air Force CE units are using lowertech
solutions in construction and firefighting that will
be easier for Afghan civil engineers to maintain after U.S.
forces have withdrawn.
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Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers speaks with Col. Rick LoCastro, Russ
Hume and Col. Gregory Seely during a visit to the Air Force
Academy’s solar array March 4, 2011. The array is scheduled
to generate its first megawatt of power in March and ramp
up to its full 6MW capacity by the end of April. General Byers
is the Air Force Civil Engineer and graduate of the University
of Kentucky. Colonel LoCastro is the Academy’s 10th Air Base
Wing commander. Colonel Seely is the director of Installation
and Mission Support, and Mr. Hume is an engineer with
the A7 directorate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)
Army Gen. David Petraeus, the International Security
Assistance Force commander, and Army Lt. Gen. William
Caldwell, the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan commander,
want to jump-start these and other Afghan civil
engineering businesses. General Byers said that civil
engineering NCO’s role will change, as it has in Iraq, from
performing construction work to becoming quality assurance
evaluators and contract technical advisers.
The Air Force civil engineer predicted bases would see
a decline in military construction, or MILCON, funds as
the Defense Department continues to support deployed
operations.
“Efficiency’s the name of the game,” he said. “We need
to look at enhanced use-leasing and partnerships with
utilities instead of traditional means of using MILCON
money.” Two examples at the Air Force Academy are
the solar array near the South Gate, funded by federal
stimulus money through Colorado Springs Utilities, and
the Holaday Athletic Center, which was paid for through
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And while the operations tempo will remain high for the
foreseeable future, CE officers can expect ramifications
from force-management initiatives, General Byers said. The
Air Force Directorate of Personnel reduced Air Force Academy
accessions into CE from more than 100 slots to 63
before raising the number back to about 85. The reduced
accessions have also affected officer promotion rates.
“It took me 22½ months after my board to pin on lieutenant
colonel, and this was in the mid-90s,” he said. “When
you have (reductions in force) and fewer accessions, then
you have to slow the promotion boards down.” The Air
Force moved from promoting officers too slowly to promoting
them too quickly and has to move back toward the
middle, he added.
Enlisted Airmen, particularly senior NCOs, will also take hits,
said Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Abbott, the chief of enlisted
matters at the Office of the Air Force Civil Engineer.
“This year, we’re 150-percent manned for senior master
sergeants in the 3E4 (Air Force Specialty Codes),” Chief Abbott
said. “Next year, we’ll be 80-percent manned because
of high-year tenure.” However, the chief added that the
news isn’t all bad: last year, CE Airmen received more than
$15 million in reenlistment bonuses.
General Byers praised the Academy’s instructors for producing
CE lieutenants who are motivated and prepared to
lead. “What you’re producing is pretty good,” he said. “The
new lieutenants are very fired up and like what they’re doing.
What you do every day to produce leaders of character
is invaluable.”
Other bases included in General Byers’ visit included Peterson
and Schriever Air Force bases, Cheyenne Mountain
Air Force Station in Colorado Springs and Buckley AFB in
Denver.
Fort Carson News
State Highway 115 Construction Project
Underway Outside Fort Carson Gate 5
Did you notice that the Colorado Department of Transportation
began construction on State Highway 115 outside
of Fort Carson’s Gate 5 Jan. 31. Construction completion is
slated for October 2011? The project involves widening the
highway from two to four lanes and the inclusion of new
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turning and acceleration lanes, a new traffic signal outside
of Gate 5 and realigning Pine Oaks Road to intersect with
Titus Boulevard. The existing highway will remain in a twolane
configuration; however, the road will be realigned for
approximately 1,000 feet at the beginning and end of the
work zone. This realignment configuration began Feb. 23
and ends approximately April 30.
Contracting Centers Renamed to Reflect
Expanded Customer Base
The Army Contracting Command has renamed its seven
major contracting centers to reflect their geographic location.
The name changes recognize the growing customer
base for the different contracting centers, said ACC spokesman
Larry D. McCaskill. “As times changed, we found so has
their customer base,” McCaskill said. “The centers serve a
vast community now, and we thought it would be more in
line to name them geographically.”
In the past, the names of the contracting centers reflected
their primary customer. The TACOM Contracting Center in
Warren, Mich., for instance, served primarily the Tank-Automotive
and Armaments Command.
McCaskill said that while the names for the contracting
centers will change, they will continue to serve their primary
customers while they also serve their expanding customer
base.
The Army Contracting Command stood up in 2008 under
the Army Materiel Command. At that time, the seven contracting
centers were aligned directly under ACC authority.
Today, the Army’s contracting centers provide comprehensive
acquisition, contracting, business advisory, production
support, and depot-level maintenance services in acquiring,
fielding, and sustaining Army weapon systems, services
and Soldier support.
The ACC and its contracting centers work with commercial
firms to acquire equipment, supplies and services for America’s
Army. The ACC awards more than 210,000 contracts
each year, valued at more than $92 billion world-wide.
The seven center name changes include:
• National Capital Region Contracting Center becomes
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Alexandria, Va.
• TACOM Contracting Center becomes Army Contracting
Command - Warren, Warren Mich.
• CECOM Contracting Center becomes Army Contracting
Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (C4ISR),
APG, Md.
• RDECOM Contracting Center becomes Army Contracting
Command - APG (SCRT), Aberdeen Proving
Ground, Md.
• JM&L Contracting Center becomes Army Contracting
Command - Picatinny, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.
• AMCOM Contracting Center becomes Army Contracting
Command - Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, Al.
Rock Island Contracting Center becomes Army Contracting
Command - Rock Island, Rock Island, Ill.
Buckley AFB News
460th Command Post Sweeps AFSPC
Awards
The 460th Space Wing Command Post was recently named
the Air Force Space Command, Command Post of the year
for 2010. Additionally, several members of the command
post won individual awards.
Senior Airman Darlene Slaton was named the AFSPC Command
Post Airman of the year. Staff Sgt. Andrea Alvarado
is the AFSPC Command Post NCO of the Year. Master Sgt.
Juan Silva earned the title of AFSPC Command Post Senior
NCO of the year.
According to Maj. Robert Kittell, 460th Space Wing Command
Post, winning the awards was an especially big accomplishment
because of all the additional activities the
Airmen were involved in, including education, base leadership
groups as well as community events.
“I couldn’t have been prouder!” said Major Kittell. “Chief
Master Sgt. [Michael] Bobbitt, our MAJCOM Functional
Manager, had driven up from Peterson to present the
awards. He just kept pulling the awards out of his giant
box. After all the individual awards were presented, he said,
‘Now, it would be a little silly if you didn’t win the CP of the
year after sweeping the individual awards.’ He then pulled
out the AFSPC CP of the Year plaque.”
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Senior Airman Joshua Carandang and Tech. Sgt. Shane Hayes, 460th
Space Wing Command Post make notifications during a base incident.(U.S.
Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe.)
Peterson AFB News
New AFSPC Commander Visits 21st
Space Wing
by Monica Mendoza, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
Gen. William L. Shelton, Air Force Space Command commander,
told 21st Space Wing Airmen that AFSPC is on the
verge of exploding with opportunity as space and cyber
come together.
General Shelton met with 21st SW Airmen Feb. 11 during a
commander’s call at the Peterson Air Force Base auditorium.
He took command of AFSPC, headquartered on Peterson
AFB, Jan. 5, and has been meeting with Airmen across the
command to talk about his priorities and expectations, the
Department of Defense budget and other important issues
facing the Air Force, including force reduction and the repeal
of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell.”
General Shelton is not new to AFSPC. He has been in and
out of the command since 1986, with four assignments on
Peterson AFB, and has witnessed a lot change within the
command, including its new cyber mission, he said. “It’s just
been great to watch the command grow up,” he said. “I can
tell you there is no one sitting here today that can think their
way through all the things we are going to do in space and
cyber in the coming five to 10 years.”

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One of the general’s priorities is to ensure cyber operations
are integrated into our daily lives and cyber ops planning is
treated with the same importance as the work done in space
operations. In the past, cyber was viewed as a commodity -
computers, telephone lines, wireless connections, he said.
“We’ll put the same rigor, the same discipline, the same operational
processes into the cyber business that we’ve got
in the airplane business,” he said. “We will make, I hope, leaps
and bounds in bringing this business along.”
It won’t be without challenges, General Shelton said. The No.
1 issue facing the command, and the Air Force, is the Department
of Defense budget. Even if the DoD budget remains
flat in the coming year, the cost of health care is rising, thereby
squeezing the money left for other programs, he said.
“There is just ...no more money to apply to programs,” he
said. “The challenge to all of you is to help us find ways, to be
more efficient. If there is one thing that drives me crazy it’s
Gen. William L. Shelton, Air Force Space Command commander,
had lunch with 20 Airmen from the 21st Space Wing
at the Aragon Dining Facility Feb. 11 on Peterson AFB. General
Shelton, who took command of AFSPC Jan. 5, visited the
21st SW, including stops at the 16th and 76th Space Control
Squadrons. General Shelton hosted a commander’s call in the
base auditorium where he discussed his priorities and expectation,
and answered questions from Airmen. (U.S. Air Force
photo/Duncan Wood)
doing things just to be doing them.”
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AFSPC, like the rest of the Air Force, will reduce the number
of officers in the coming year through the 2011 Force Shaping
Board. Force reduction will not be pleasant and the cuts
will vary across career fields, but it is necessary. Currently,
any overmanned positions are paid for from the operations
and maintenance budget, he said.
“These are not things, please understand, that the Chief and
the Secretary of the Air Force wanted to do,” General Shelton
said. “They agonized over these decisions.”
Budget issues and multiple deployments add stress to the
job and General Shelton said he wants to ensure that Airmen
are taking care of each other so that stress does not
manifest in suicide.
This year, AFSPC will provide training to first level supervisors,
who set the tone, enforce standards and decide whether
someone will move forward or out.
“We will do everything we can to provide education and
training for first level supervisors,” General Shelton said. “Because,
it is the right thing to do for each and every one of
our people.”
Part of enforcing Air Force standards means enforcing the
law, General Shelton said. He spoke candidly to Airmen
about the December 2010 Congressional repeal of “Don’t
Ask, Don’t Tell” and said that no matter what an Airman’s position
on the issue he expects them to enforce and uphold
the new law.
“We are a nation of laws; we are a military of laws,” he said.
“We enforced the old law, and we will enforce the new law
and we will lead our way through this.”
Although there will be tough budget issues and stress in the
coming year, there still is much to be excited about, General
Shelton said. And, the 21st Space Wing is integral to the
command’s growth. “I really do think this command is on
the verge of some real breakthroughs,” he said. “Over my
time in AFSPC, I’ve seen the tactical relevance of what we do
in this command go up exponentially. It’s just been incredible,
the things that have been done in a few short years.”

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VA to Verify Vet-Owned Small Businesses
The Department of Veterans announced Monday its intention
to begin requiring veteran-owned small businesses
to verify their vet-owned status to gain priority for certain
VA contracts and maintain their eligibility for exclusive setaside
contracts. More than 13,000 veteran-owned businesses
were contacted by e-mail in December to notify them of
the requirement. The businesses have 90 days from the date
of notification to provide specific business documentation
to confirm their status.
“VA is committed to doing business with as well as supporting
and protecting veteran-owned small businesses,” said
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki in a VA press
release. “Although the verification process may initially be a
challenge to some small business owners and to VA, it’s a
necessary step to eliminate misrepresentation by firms trying
to receive contracts that should go to service-disabled
and other veteran-owned vendors.”
The expanded verification process was among the requirements
set forth in the Veterans Benefits Act of 2010,
which was signed by President Barack Obama in October.
Companies seeking preference for VA contracts must provide
the required documentation to be listed in the VA’s
VetBiz.gov “Vendor Information Pages” (VIP) database.
According to the VA press release, priority processing will
be given to those veteran-owned firms that are in line to
receive a set-aside contract from VA, those that already
conduct business with VA and those that have already
filed an application for verification.
SMALL BUSINESS CORNER
The SAME Small Business Committee l is committed to keeping SAME
Members informed with the most up–to–date information from the world
of small business. The Committee regularly communicates updates to
help you stay ahead of the latest trends and take advantage of current
developments in growth and partnerships. Our long term goal with our
Small Business Committee, is to work hard to enhance relationships to
achieve the mission at hand, and provide for greater partnering within our
Post. And, on another note, if you would like to be our Small Business Spotlight,
during one of our monthly meetings, please contact Amanda Clark
at amandaclark@cooverclark.com.
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You can read the press release in its entirety at the VA
website at http://www1.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2028
ICS-200 (DHS-103-RESP)
5—6 April
Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment
Registration is now open on the UASI
website www.denver-uasi.com .
For questions contact:
Tom Witowski
Training Program Administrator (First Responder)
Denver Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
1437 Bannock St, Room #3a, Denver, CO
FELLOWS
The Academy of Fellows, organized in
1995, brings together all Fellows to further
SAME’s missions and goals, and to take a
lead role in support of the SAME mentoring
programs. As a Fellow, members are
expected to be actively involved in providing
support, assistance and guidance to
future engineers. The Academy now numbers
more than 600 Fellows.

SAME PPP Recognizes the Graduating
Civil Engineers of US Air Force Academy.
ENGINEERS ... LEAD THE WAY. On March 4, 2011, SAME PPP hosted
the 2011 USAFA/SAME Engineer Dinner at the Falcon Club.
This event had a record-breaking attendance of over 120 attendees. Maj Gen Timothy Byers was
the Guest Speaker and also met individually with Sponsors and Cadets. This event could not have
been possible without the participation and support of the military attendees, individual sponsors
and corporate sponsors.
Thank you to all that attended! We look forward to seeing you next year.
PLATINUM
GOLD
SILVER
SMALL BUSINESS
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Julie Daniel, Farnsworth Group, Inc.
Richard Fryer (Col, Ret), ECC
Steve P. Howell, Ninyo & Moore
Cindy Lincicome Lincicome, AMEC Earth & Environmental
HHarvey RRobinson, bi SSwinerton i t

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REGIONAL & NATIONAL SAME NEWS
Vote Today for SAME Board of Direction
SAME members can access an online form today through
April 1 to cast their votes for the incoming members of the
SAME Board of Direction. Nominations have been made
both for SAME National Officers, each of whom will serve a
one-year term, and Elected Directors, who will serve fouryear
terms ending in 2015. To access complete nominee
bios and cast their votes, members can visit www.same.
org/vote. Remember, voting closes April 1, so vote today!
SBA Announces Contracting Program for
Women-Owned Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration made an announcement
in February that could have a big impact on
many SAME small business members. Read the press release
below, or visit the SBA newsroom for this and other
news items from SBA. The U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) announced on Feb. 1 a new federal contracting
program for women-owned small businesses. The new
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract
Program will be fully implemented over the next several
months, with the first contracts expected to be awarded
by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011.
“Implementing the Women-Owned Small Business contracting
rule has been a top priority for the Obama Administration
and SBA,” said SBA Administrator Karen Mills.
“Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing
sectors of the economy. As we continue to look to small
businesses to grow, create jobs and lead America into
the future, women-owned businesses will play a key role.
That’s why providing them with all the tools necessary to
compete for and win federal contracts is so important.
Federal contracts can provide women-owned small businesses
with the oxygen they need to take their business
to the next level.”
The WOSB Federal Contract Program will provide greater
access to federal contracting opportunities for WOSBs and
economically-disadvantaged women-owned small businesses
(EDWOSB). The program allows contracting officers,
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for the first time, to set aside specific contracts for certified
WOSBs and EDWOSBs and will help federal agencies
achieve the existing statutory goal of five percent of federal
contracting dollars being awarded to WOSBs.
SBA released instructions on how to participate in the program,
as well as launch the secure, online data repository
for WOSBs to upload required documents at www.sba.
gov/wosb. SBA also released an application to become an
SBA-approved third-party certifier for this program. This
will be the first version of the application. SBA welcomes
comments and suggestions on this first version of the application.
During the program’s ramp-up period, SBA is encouraging
small business owners to review program requirements
and ensure their required documents are uploaded to the
repository. WOSBs also will need to update their status in
the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online
Representation and Certification Application (ORCA) to indicate
to contracting officers that they are eligible to participate.
GSA is currently updating these systems, and they
are expected to be completed in April 2011.
Similarly, the WOSB rule in the Federal Acquisition Regulation,
which is the companion to the SBA rule, is now going
through final review and is also expected to be issued by
April. With these pieces in place, SBA expects to see the
first contracts awarded through the program by the all-important
fourth quarter, when the largest percent of federal
contracts are awarded.
Every firm that wishes to participate in the WOSB program
must meet the eligibility requirements and either selfcertify
or obtain third-party certification. As of press time,
SBA has not approved any third-party certifiers. Regardless
of their certification method, WOSBs also must upload
required documents proving their eligibility to a secure
online data repository developed and maintained by SBA.
To qualify as a WOSB, a firm must be at least 51 percent
owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily
managed by one or more women. The women must be
U.S. citizens and the firm must be considered small according
to SBA size standards. To be deemed “economically disadvantaged,”
a firm’s owners must meet specific financial
requirements set forth in the program regulations.

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The WOSB Program identifies 83 four-digit North American
Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) codes where
WOSBs are underrepresented or substantially underrepresented.
Contracting officers may set aside contracts in
these industries if the contract can be awarded at a fair
and reasonable price, the contracting officer has a reasonable
expectation that two or more WOSBs or EDWOSBs
will submit offers for the contract and the anticipated contract
price is not greater than $5 million for manufacturing
contracts and $3 million for other contracts.
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Each stage of implementation is part of SBA’s mission to
make the program efficient and user-friendly and to ensure
its benefits go only to qualifying WOSBs. SBA is excited to
launch this new program to provide WOSBs with increased
opportunities to compete for and win federal contracts, ultimately
helping WOSBs create and retain more jobs.
For more information on the Women-Owned Small Business
Program or to access the instructions, applications or
database, visit www.sba.gov/wosb.
Congratulations to the SAME Fellows Class of 2011
SAME PPP would like to congratulate John Shaler, PE, our Rocky Mountain Regional Vice President, to his appointment
to the incoming class of SAME Fellows. John joins the following individuals, whose tireless dedication in supporting the
SAME mission has earned them the honor of membership in the SAME Academy of Fellows:
Cdr. Joseph A. Angell, P.E., USN (Ret.)
Curtis L. Bagnall, P.E.
Capt. Richard Beseler, P.E., USCG (Ret.)
Col. Scott K. Borges, P.E., USAF (Ret.)
Col. John R. Cawthorne, UFAF
Stephen M. Crane, P.E.
Judith Cooper
Lt. Col. Ronald V. Descheneaux, USAF (Ret.)
Capt. Walter L. Dillinger, P.E., USN (Ret.)
Col. Janice L. Dombi, USA
Capt. Michael J. Donohoe, USCG (Ret.)
Jennifer P. Fogg
Kathleen L. Gardner, P.E.
Judith A. Hackett, P.E.
Richard Hergenroeder, P.E.
Col. Michael W. Hutchison, USAF
Paul W. Klotz
Timothy N. Kyper, P.E.
Lee C. Lennard, P.E.
Marilyn W. Lewis, P.E.
Angie M. McCullough
CMSgt Kenneth E. Miller, USAF (Ret.)
John Moossazadeh, P.E.
Col. Robert E. Moriarty, P.E., USAF
Hattie W. Peterson
Roxanne L. Pillar, P.E.
Capt. Ben D. Pina, P.E., CEC, USN
Col. David Press, USA
Col. John W. Schuman, USAF (Ret.)
John E. Shaler, P.E.
Melissa A. Smith
Steven Tayanipour, P.E.
Capt. Julius C. Washington, USN

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EDUCATION & MENTORING
2011 SAME/USAFA ENGINEERING
AND CONSTRUCTION CAMP
The Denver Metro Post, SAME is
Recruiting Applicants for the 2011 Camp.
SAME and the United States Air Force Academy are sponsoring the 12th Annual Engineering
and Construction Camp for select high school freshman and sophomores. The
camp offers an opportunity for 72 students from all over the United States and the world
to learn hands-on engineering skills and other group activities at the United States Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
To qualify for consideration, students must meet the following criteria:
1.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have completed at least their freshman year of high school.
Must still be enrolled in school at the time of the camp.
Must be on a high school track that will provide a basis for attending an accredited
engineering college or university (i.e., taking appropriate math and science
courses).
Must have an expressed intent to pursue a degree in architecture, engineering,
or a related field.
Must have demonstrated leadership characteristics through participation in extra-curricular
activities, sports, and/or community activities.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 GPA scale.
Students must be physically fit and healthy (not have any physical limitations
including, but not limited to the following: a requirement to take mandatory
medication that requires special handling; sprained joints; or, neck, shoulder, or
back injuries).
Must be of high moral character.
10. Students who have attended an SAME Engineering and Construction Camp prior
to this year will not be eligible to attend the same camp. Students are eligible
to attend a specific camp once only.
11. Students must be sponsored by a local SAME Post. Please see the Camp Application
Process for details.
For additional requirements, pricing, and contact information, see next page.
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Additional information for the USAFA camp:
1. If the student is completing their junior year of high school, they must provide some proof of an expressed interest
in applying to a service academy or ROTC program (this does not include JROTC).
2. If the student has completed the junior year of high school (rising senior), they must provide proof of application
for entry to a service academy or ROTC. Rising seniors who have not met this qualification will not be considered
for camp. Proof includes: A letter from the service academy or recruiter referring to the student’s application.
Information about the camp and registration forms are now available at the SAME website at www.same.org. A link to
the camp video is also available at the SAME website. Additional information about the camp and pictures from the
camp are available on the camp website at www.samecoloradocamp.org. The 2011 schedule will be posted to this website
when it becomes available, but will be similar to the currently posted schedule.
The total registration fee for the camp is $550. The student is responsible for paying half the registration fee, $275; checks
for those selected to attend camp should be made out to the Denver Metro Post, SAME. The Denver Metro Post will pay
the remainder of the fee. For additional information about the Denver Metro Post’s sponsorship, please contact Sarah
Babcock at sbabcock@brwncald.com or call 303 239-5472.
Applications and related paperwork/checks must be submitted to arrive not later than March 23, 2011.
THE YOUNG MEMBERS BLOCK
Page 1 of 2
Young Members are the future of SAME! The SAME YM Committee mission was established to provide guidance and
professional development resources to our Young Members, to facilitate participation in SAME events and activities at
the national and local levels, and to develop and enhance the Young Members’ “networking” relationship.
, Ohio his hometown.
three children: Bryan,
ctivities. Mike´s father
arj Dickinson, resides
The SAME Pikes Peak Post invites our Fellows, Young Members
and also our Members* to bring a young member
(35 & under) and join us at the Young Member & Fellows event
Guest Speaker:
NASA Astronaut Michael T. Good, NASA Rep to NORAD-US-
NORTHCOM and Air Force Space Command (Colonel, USAF, Ret.)
Tuesday 26 April from 1800-2000
at the
Colorado Mountain Brewery in Colorado Springs.
RSVP to:
Jon Meyers jlm@calibre.us.com or Bill Beary william.beary@northcom.mil
We look forward to seeing you there!
*Non Fellows and Non-Young Members must be accompanied by a Young Member
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MEMBER NEWS
Buckley, Local Contractor Receive Award
for Paving Project Colorado Asphalt
Pavement Association
Last month, Denver based contractor Brannan Sand
and Gravel Company and Buckley Air Force Base were
awarded the 2010 “Best in Colorado” Asphalt Pavement
Quality Award by the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association
(CAPA).
The award is for the “Best in Colorado” in the Special Use
Pavement Award Category and in recognition for a new
porous asphalt parking lot constructed in 2010. This project
was also recognized with an Environmental Sustainability
Commendation.
Receiving the award on behalf of Brannan was Abraham Perez
- PavingSuperintendent, and Jared Welch - Quality Control Manager.
Buckley AirForce Base was represented by Michael Bock,
460th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Restoration Program Manager.
“We are very pleased to recognize Brannan Sand and Gravel
and the Buckley Air Force Base for this accomplishment.
It is truly an honor and speaks well of the quality of work
and cooperation and partnership between the two organizations,”
stated Tom Peterson, Executive Director, Colorado
Asphalt Pavement Association.
Receiving the award on behalf of Brannan was Abraham
Perez - Paving Superintendent, and Jared Welch - Quality
Control Manager. Buckley Air Force Base was represented
by Mr. Michael Bock, 460th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Restoration
Program Manager.
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“This was truly a joint partnership with the asphalt contractor,”
said Mr. Bock.
The work on this project consisted of placement of a four
inch porous asphalt pavement parking lot on the air base.
Because of the lack of lateral drainage topography, a porous
pavement was placed on a vehicle storage area for
our troops serving overseas. This is the largest porous asphalt
parking lot in Colorado. The Awards Team stated that
the pavement passed the flood test with flying colors.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement “Best in Colorado” Quality
Awards are presented annually to recognize the quality
efforts of asphalt producers, contractors and agencies/
owners in the State of Colorado. Sixty-six nominations representing
41 projects were nominated for awards and 16
projects were recognized as “Best in Colorado” in a variety
of categories. Nominations are judged on overall quality
and smoothness.
The award was presented in conjunction with the 38th Annual
Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment
Show at the Holiday Inn - DIA on Feb. 23, 2011.
AMEC Acquires Water and Mining Environmental
and Engineering Consulting Firm
AMEC, the international engineering and project management
company, announces today that it has acquired BCI
Engineers and Scientists, Inc., a Florida-based consulting
firm focused on the water and mining sectors.
Established more than 30 years ago, BCI is a diversified environmental,
water resources, geotechnical, civil and forensic
engineering firm working predominantly in the water
and mining sectors. Headquartered in Lakeland, Fla., the
company employs nearly 200 engineers, scientists and
other professionals in seven offices.
“This acquisition is consistent with our Vision 2015 growth
strategy in the water and mining sectors, as well as expansion
in the Southeast U.S.,” said Hisham Mahmoud, President
of AMEC’s Earth & Environmental business. “BCI’s talented
professionals, locations, services and excellent client
relationships make the company a good fit for us.”

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“By joining AMEC, we will add value for our clients and
our staff,” said BCI President Richard Powers. “As part of a
growing and dynamic global organization, we will be able
to better serve our clients nationally and internationally,
while generating new technical and professional opportunities
for our staff.”
In addition to Florida, BCI has offices in Colorado, Michigan
and Missouri. BCI has performed exceedingly well,
despite the lagging economy, and for the first time in
2010 made management and consulting research firm
Zweig White’s “Hot Firm” list, which highlights the most
successful architecture, engineering and environmental
consulting firms in North America, based on revenue,
growth and profitability.
Kleinfelder Acquires Buys and
Associates, Inc.
Kleinfelder announced the acquisition of Buys and Associates,
Inc., a firm headquartered in Littleton, Colo., that
provides regulatory compliance and permitting, natural
resource management, air quality permitting, modeling,
and management to the oil and gas industry.
“Buys and Associates carries invaluable environmental
management experience in the oil and gas industry,” said
Bill Siegel, PE, president and CEO of Kleinfelder. “We are
especially pleased to welcome Marty Buys into our firm,
with his decades of experience and long-standing relationships.
The combined expertise of our two firms will
mean more complete solutions for our clients.”
Buys and Associates is headquartered in Littleton, Colo.,
with field offices in Grand Junction, Colo., and Vernal and
Moab, Utah. The firm — and its 40 employees — will now
operate under the Kleinfelder name, fostering growth
with key oil and gas accounts.
Kleinfelder has been executing a strategic growth plan
since 1992, and the acquisition of Buys and Associates
is an investment in the future of the company. Kleinfelder’s
2015 strategic goals strive to further demonstrate
the company’s role as a trusted adviser to its
clients, and this acquisition provides an exceptional
opportunity for achieving strategic goals and growth
in the energy market.
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Rear Admiral Michael C. Bachmann, USN,
Ret., to Join URS as Vice President
Rear Admiral Michael C. Bachmann,
USN, Ret., has been named
Vice President, Command, Control,
Communications, Computers,
Intelligence, Surveillance
& Reconnaissance (C4ISR) for
Federal Services at URS Corporation.
Admiral Bachmann will work
primarily out of the company’s
Crystal City, Virginia, office to lead URS’ efforts providing
professional and technical services to meet the
C4ISR needs of the Department of Defense. His military
career spans 35 years of Navy service. Prior to joining
URS, he served as the Commander, Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), responsible for
providing information technology and space systems
for naval and joint services. As SPAWAR’s commander,
Admiral Bachmann led nearly 9,000 SPAWAR employees
with annual spending in excess of $10 billion.
Prior to his command at SPAWAR, Admiral Bachmann
served in senior leadership roles to include Commander,
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
with additional responsibilities as Naval Air Systems
Command (NAVAIR) Assistant Commander for Test and
Evaluation, and Shore Station Management; NAVAIR
Assistant Commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations;
and NAVAIR Vice Commander.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to employ
such an accomplished leader with an extraordinary
vision and grasp of issues surrounding C4ISR technology
and use. Admiral Bachmann will allow URS to offer
even more to serve our customer’s technology needs,”
said Randall A. Wotring, President of Federal Services
for URS.
Admiral Bachmann holds a BS in aerospace engineering
from the United States Naval Academy, an MS in
systems management from the University of Southern
California, an MA in national security and strategic
studies from the Naval War College and a PhD in psychology
and technology from the University of Southern
California.

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Merrick Acquires Charlotte, NC Firm
Merrick & Company, an international engineering, architecture,
design-build, surveying, and geospatial solutions
firm, has acquired the civil engineering, land planning, and
landscape architecture firm of Turnbull Metzler Design of
Charlotte, NC. Turnbull Metzler Design (TMD) has served
the institutional, municipal, and corporate markets in the
southeastern U.S. since 1987. This acquisition provides
TMD with the opportunity to extend its reach throughout
the U.S. and provides Merrick with the opportunity of expanding
the firm’s professional services with the addition
of land planning and landscape architecture services while
enhancing Merrick’s geographic footprint in the region.
“The addition of TMD to our employee-owned firm bolsters
Merrick’s service offerings to clients, especially those
in the southeast,” said Ralph W. Christie, Jr., PE, Chair, President,
and CEO of Merrick. “The acquisition broadens and
deepens Merrick’s capabilities in this geographic area.”
With the addition of TMD to the organization, Merrick
now maintains 12 offices that serve clients in the energy,
national security, science & technology, and sustainable
infrastructure markets. Nine of the offices are located in
the U.S., with an additional office in Ontario, Canada and
two offices in Mexico. The firm is committed to sustainable
design and construction practices through its 55+ LEEDaccredited
professionals and is continually expanding its
in-house resources to serve tomorrow’s needs.
CNB Completes ETI Purchase, Adds 375 Jobs
Cherokee Nation Businesses has completed the purchase
of ETI Professionals (ETI), a Colorado-based company
offering strategic project management and staffing
solutions. ETI caters to many large federal agencies
and commercial clients, providing services in information
technology, science, engineering, mission support
services, research and development, facility management
and program management.
For more details go to: http://www.cherokeenationbusinesses.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=173:cnb-completes-eti-purchase-adds-375-jobs&catid=42:rokstories&Itemid=135
Ninyo & Moore to Provide Geotechnical
and Environmental Services
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Ninyo & Moore, as a subconsultant to Merrick, will be providing
geotechnical and environmental services as part
of a new USAFA AE IDIQ; and as a subcontractor to Heath
Construction, is also providing construction materials testing
services for the Buckley AFB FAM Camp project.
CH2M HILL Named One of the World’s
Most Ethical Companies
CH2M HILL was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
by Ethisphere Institute, an independent think tank,
for the third consecutive year. This honor acknowledges the
ethical approach towards doing business for the firm. Out
of a record number of nominations, CH2M HILL secured a
hard-earned spot on the list by going the extra mile and
implementing business practices and initiatives that are instrumental
to the company’s success, benefit the community,
and raise the bar for ethical standards within the industry.
In addition to a company’s ethics and compliance programs,
Ethisphere also evaluates the companies on their approach
towards corporate social responsibility, reputation, leadership
and innovation. For more information on this prestigious
award, contact Loretta Davis at 720.286.2237.
PBS&J’s Fisher Receives Ira Eaker Historical
Fellow from the Air Force Association
Orlando, FL – As part of their 20th Anniversary tribute to
Operation Desert Storm, the Central Florida Chapter of the
Air Force Association (AFA) recognized the RED HORSE and
Prime BEEF teams for their extraordinary ground preparations
and support to the campaign. The team members
were designated as Ira Eaker Historical Fellows in the AFA—
joining only 58 recipients of this award to date—at the organization’s
annual gala on February 18.
Accepting the award were Desert Storm veterans Colonel
(Retired) Marvin Fisher, Colonel Elizabeth Brown, and Chief
Master Sergeants Thomas Gilpin and Carey Casey. General
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presented the award and was joined by Central Florida
Chapter President William Yucuis and Air Force Gala Chairman
Tim Brock.
The RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational
Repair Squadron, Engineering) and Prime BEEF (Base
Engineer Emergency Force) teams are engineering units
that prepare bases for combat and recover them from war
damage. In August 1990, then Captain Fisher commanded a
400-person engineering unit that deployed on the first day
of Desert Shield/Storm and constructed five bare bases in
the Middle East to support the deployment of combat forces
into the Gulf region.
Colonel (Retired) Fisher currently serves as a senior vice president
in PBS&J’s design and federal group company. Colonel
(Retired) Fisher stated, “It was truly an honor to be selected
to represent the thousands of Air Force Civil Engineers who
served during the first Gulf War. Their tremendous sacrifice
and dedication constructing cities in the sand contributed
significantly to our ability to execute the war effort.”
SAME PPP Sends Two Members to SAME
Post Leaders Workshop
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The bi-annual SAME Post Leaders Workshop was held in
Las Vegas, January 13th and 14th. SAME offers two Post
Leaders Workshops each year. These workshops are organized
by the SAME Executive Director and HQ Staff to
provide Post Leaders with information on best practices,
the National Strategic Plan and Goals set forth in the SAME
Strategic Plan.
The workshops also provide Young Members a unique opportunity
to work with Post Leaders as well as the National
Leadership. The SAME President, 1st VP, Regional Vice Presidents
and National Committee Chairs are invited to participate
at each workshop.
This year we had two members attend; Amanda Clark of
Coover-Clark & Associations and Matt Maley of MKK Engineers.
Please contact either of them for more information
or go to http://classic.same.org/i4a/pages/index.
cfm?pageid=5277 to view this year’s presentations.
Engineering Team Honored for Service During Operation Desert Storm

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Making donations to Soldiers/Units/Military Families.
America’s Army—Soldiers, Families, and Civilians—epitomize what is best about America. Their willingness to sacrifice to
build a better future for others and preserve our way of life is a great strength of our nation.
Many of the SAME members have asked how to support our soldiers and military families. There are many ways for individuals,
groups and corporations to support U.S. Army Soldiers and their Families. This information is provided to those
who have expressed interest in donating a gift to the Army or to Soldiers and their Families.
Below is a listing of just a few organizations that are available for consideration. SAME PPP is not endorsing any specific
organization, but wanted to provide the information we received to those who give so much.
The Army’s Gift Program is managed by the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army and can
provide assistance with channeling specific gifts. Questions regarding gift assistance can be emailed to:
ArmyGiftprogram@hqda.army.mil. Thank you for your support.
Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation Command
(FMWRC)
www.armymwr.com

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MEMBERSHIP
TIME FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
Each of you whose membership expires on December 31 should have received a letter from SAME national advising
that it is time to renew your membership. If you have any questions, please contact the SAME PPP Individual Member
Chairperson, Steve Howell at showell@ninyoandmoore.com.
Renewals are quick and easy. You can either send in a check to national or save 44 cents and go to www.same.org then
click on Join/Renew Membership and pay by credit card. I know many of us are swamped with mail this time of year and
have probably put it aside to get to “tomorrow, sometime”, but don’t let it get lost. You don’t need your letter to go on line
and renew, so put it on that “to do list” and get it done!
What are the benefits of joining SAME?
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Receive TME (The Military Engineer) and access to Members Only portions of the SAME website to access important developments
in the architecture, engineering, construction (A/E/C), environmental, and facilities management fields.
Participate in topic-specific committees that help shape your field.
Develop important relationships with colleagues in your own service, other military services, and the private sector.
Take advantage of webinars and courses presented by other associations with which SAME has strategic partnerships
at “member” prices.
Earn Professional Development Hours through workshops and training programs on LEED, design build, project
management, and facility management.
Participate in local, regional, and national training events at reduced prices.
All members can update their member profiles by visiting www.same.org/update.
Keeping your member profile current ensures all post and committee
communications reach you. As always, you can also contact the SAME HQ Membership
Department for assistance with updates to your membership record.
SAME Mission
To promote and facilitate engineering support for national security by developing and
enhancing relationships and competencies among uniformed services, public and
private sector engineers, and related professionals.
SAME Vision
To be a premier global engineering organization leading the professional and
personal growth of all members in support of military readiness and
development of solutions to national security challenges.
SAME Values
• Integrity • Patriotism • Public Service • National Security • Technical Competence
• Excellence • Environmental Stewardship
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2010 - 2011 Board of Direction
President Maj Gen Timothy A. Byers, F.SAME, USAF
1st Vice President RADM Christopher Mossey, P.E., CEC, USN
V.P. & Chair, Academy of Fellows RADM Gary A. Engle, P.E., DBIA, F.SAME, USN (Ret.), URS
V.P. & Chair, Executive Team COL Ron B. Brown, CPC, DBIA, F.SAME, USA (Ret.), Sundt
Executive Director Dr. Robert D. Wolff, P.E., F.SAME (Non-voting)
Treasurer: Vincent A. Laino, Weston Solutions, Inc. (Non-voting)
Counsel Harold I. Rosen, Esq., F.SAME, The Law Office of Harold Rosen (Non-voting)
Past President of the Society LTG Robert L. Van Antwerp, P.E., F.SAME, USA
Regional Vice Presidents Carolinas: CAPT Len Dillinger, P.E., USN (Ret.), PB
Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers
SAME National President
Europe: Col Robert Moriarty, P.E., USAF
Great Lakes: Joan Freitag, Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Lower Mississippi: Ashlyn Graves, Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc.
Middle Atlantic: CAPT Ben Pina, P.E., LEED-AP, CEC, USN
Missouri River: Jerry Adams, F.E., F.SAME, Berger Devine Yaeger Inc.
New England: Alan Fillip, MACTEC
North Atlantic: Judy Cooper, PB
Northwest: CAPT Bob Schlesinger, USN (Ret.), P.E., LEED AP, Baker
Ohio Valley: Marci Snyder, Woolpert, Inc.
Pacific: Col John Lohr, USAF
Rocky Mountain: John Shaler, P.E., AECOM
South Atlantic: CAPT Michael Blount, P.E., USN (Ret.), Balfour
Beatty Construction US
South Central: Mike Thompson, P.E., Thompson Engineering Inc.
Southwest: COL Janice Dombi, USA
Texoma: Glen Turney, P.E., F.SAME, e2M

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SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP
The Pikes Peak Post membership continues to grow, thanks to the excellent lineup of presenters at our monthly luncheons
(thank you, Colonel Fant!), the great networking opportunities at these lunches, and the increasing desire of the
private sector engineering community to support our military engineers as they conduct and complete their missions
in support of our national defense. Thanks to all of you for making the SAME Pikes Peak Post a vibrant and successful
post!!
If you are currently a SM firm, you can assist the PPP in boosting our 2010 totals by making sure you have filled all five
of your allocated slots (already included in your membership). With our current 67 SM firms, we could increase our
membership by 54 if everyone completed their current firm memberships! Additional members may also be added for
a nominal annual fee.
Please contact the following individuals with questions or assistance and thank you for your continued support of the
SAME, Pikes Peak Post!!
10th Civil Engineer Squadron
Capt. Adam Strecker
U S A F Academy, CO
4Clicks Solutions
Mr. Michael E. Brown
Colorado Springs, CO
AECOM
Mr. John Schaler,
Greenwood Village, CO
AMEC
Ms. Cindy Lincicome
Lakewood, CO
American Automation
Building Solutions Inc.
Ms. Lisa R. Buckley
Denver, CO
Individual Membership:
Steve Howell
showell@ninyoandmoore.com
(303) 629-6000 (x1902)
Associated Building Specialties
Mr. Mike Cook
Frederick, CO
BLUEFIN, LLC
Ms. Caroline Yarbro
Greenwood Village, CO
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Ms. Chris L. Keefe
Colorado Springs, CO
Brown and Caldwell
Ms. Sarah P. Babcock
Golden, CO
Bryan Construction, Inc.
Mr. Robert E. Meehan, P.E.
Colorado Springs, CO
Burns & McDonnell
Mr. Dennis Whitney
Englewood, CO
Calibre Engineering Inc.
Mr. Gregory V. Murphy, P.E.
Littleton, CO
Sustaining Membership:
Mikki Andersen
mikkiandersen@msn.com
719-510-9347
CDM
Ms. Patrice A. Melancon
Austin, TX
CH2MHILL
Ms. Michelle Rau
Colorado Springs, CO
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Coign Asset Metrics & Technologies
Mr. Troy Day
Colorado Springs, CO
Coover-Clark & Associates, Inc.,
Architects / Planners / Interiors
Ms. Amanda Clark
Denver, CO
Diamond Hills Services, Inc.
Mr. Daniel Duran
Golden, CO
DLR GROUP
Mr. William J. Valdez, P.E.
Colorado Springs, CO

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DPR Construction
Mr. Michael W. Devens
Englewood, CO
E M C Engineers Inc.
Ms. Sandie Busby
Lakewood, CO
Eaton Corporation
Mr. Gilbert Perry
Colorado Springs, CO
ECC
Mr. Stanley Wojinski
San Antonio, TX
Encore Electric, Inc.
Mr. Mark Fischbach
Englewood, CO
Farnsworth Group Inc.
Mr. Ken Merola
Colorado Springs, CO
Farris Engineering Inc.
Mr. Jerry Pasley
Colorado Springs, CO
FSPS, Inc.
Mr. Pat Morgan
Peyton, CO
GE Johnson Construction Company
Mr. Douglas Finley
Colorado Springs, CO
HB&A
Ms. Andrea L. Barker
Colorado Springs, CO
HDR
Mr. Robert Preston
Colorado Springs, CO
Innovative Technical
Solutions Inc. (ITSI)
Mr. John England, P.E.
Lakewood, CO
JE Dunn Construction
Mr. Marty Rickett
Colorado Springs, CO
John Bowman Inc.
Mr. Terry W. Theken
Colorado Springs, CO
KIRA, Inc.
Mr. Mark Bartle
Colorado Springs, CO
Kleinfelder
Mr. Scott Sammons, P.E.
Colorado Springs, CO
Kumar & Assoc. Inc.
Mr. Roger Barker
Denver, CO
LEO A DALY
Ms. Susan Jorgensen
Denver, CO
MACTEC Engineering
and Consulting, Inc.
Ms. Kimberly Bradley
Golden, CO
Matrix Design Group
Mr. Frank Tyboroski
Colorado Springs, CO
MaxFour
Mr. William Bayles
Englewood, CO
Merrick & Company
Mr. Ruben Cruz
Colorado Springs, CO
MKK Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Mr. Matt Maley
Greenwood Village, CO
MWH
Mr. Mark M. Scott
Colorado Springs, CO
Ninyo & Moore
Mr. Steve Howell
Greenwood Village, CO
Oz Architecture
Mr. Jeffry S. Wright
Denver, CO
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Pacific Western Technologies Ltd.
Ms. Kim Bradley, P.E.
Wheat Ridge, CO
Panduit Corp
Ms. Wende Cook
Littleton, CO
Parsons
Ms. Kristi M. James
Denver, CO
PBS&J
Mr. Mitch Gordon
Colorado Springs, CO
PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Mr. Bryan C. Hamilton
Denver, CO
Penguin’s Coat, Inc
Mr. Jeff White
Colorado Springs, CO
RNL
Ms. Stephanie Fortner
Denver, CO
Roof Express, LLC
Ms. Kate Ortman
Greenwood Village, CO
San Juan Construction Inc.
Ms. Risa V. Kerns
Montrose, CO

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Seneca Environmental Svc, Inc.
Lisa A. Coffelt
Des Moines, IA
Sky Blue Builders, LLC.
Mr. Mowa Haile
Greenwood Village, CO
Stanley Consultants Inc.
Ms. Michelle French
Chesterfield, MO
Stormwater Risk Management, LLC
Mr. William M. Robinson
Centennial, CO
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Ms. Sheila Castellano
Broomfield, CO
Tepa, LLC
Mr. William Gust
Colorado Springs, CO
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Mr. Lawrence R. Keefe
Colorado Springs, CO
Tetra Tech Inc.
Mr. Scott Prosuch, F.SAME
Colorado Springs, CO
The Neenan Company
Ms. Donna C. Smith
Fort Collins, CO
Toltest, Inc.
Mr. Bruce Allison
Colorado Springs, CO
Towill, Inc.
Mr. John Bloodgood
Colorado Springs, CO
U.S. Air Force Academy
Mr. Keith L. Butala, P.E
USAF Academy, CO
United Rentals
Mr. Chad Shubin
Colorado Springs, CO
URS Corporation
Mr. Mike Schmidt
Colorado Springs, CO
Weston Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Mark Bell
Lakewood, CO
Wilson & Company, Inc.
Mr. Larry Sly
Colorado Springs, CO
Woolpert, Inc.
Ms. Marci R. Snyder
Dayton, OH
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SAME PPP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
& COMMITEE CHAIRPERSON
POST OFFICERS*:
President: CAPT Bill Grip, PE, CEC, USN
1st Vice President: Cindy Lincicome
2nd Vice President: Maj Kevin Lovell
Secretary: Ruben D. Cruz
Treasurer: Lisa Nassardeen-Buckley
Asst. Secretary/Treasurer: Melissa R. Johnson
ELECTED DIRECTORS*:
Young Members Director - USAFA: OPEN
Young Members Director – Industry: John Meyers
Fellows/Senior Members Director: William Beary
APPOINTED DIRECTORS*
(Chairperson of Committee):
Education and Mentoring: Steve Ditmer
National Security Director: Brian Kelly
Sustaining Membership Director: Mikki Andersen
Individual Membership Director: Steve Howell
SAME PIKES PEAK POST
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Engineering Summer Camp Director: Scott Prosuch
Professional Development Director: OPEN
USAFA Student Chapter: C1C Toby Dirks
Enlisted NCO Liaison: MSgt Dennis J. Scott
Communications Director: Cindy Lincicome
Newsletter Editor: Cindy Lincicome
Outreach Director: Matt Maley
Programs Director: Bob Fant
Assistant Programs Director: Bill Lipsteur
Small Business Liaison: Virginia McCallister
Small Business Liaison: Amanda Clark
Boy Scout Initiative Director: Sarah Babcock
Peterson AFB Liaison: Bob Fant
Fort Carson Liaison: Maj Kevin Lovell
USAF Academy Liaison: Keith Butala
Schriever AFB Liaison: OPEN
NORAD/NORTHCOM Liaison: Kirk Bergner
Golf Tournament Task Force: Ruben Cruz, Chair
**Post Officers, Elected Directors, and Committee Chairpersons (Appointed Directors) are Voting Members