Knights demonstrate strength, preparedness Published Aug. 31, 2006 By Col. Jay G. Santee 21st Space Wing commander PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- We've again demonstrated our strength and preparedness in grand fashion. For the second time in a row, we've won the Aldridge trophy and can proudly display it for two more years. As I see the trophy, however, I'm reminded not only of a great victory, but also of the combined effort from Air Force Space Command, Team 21 project officers and leads from the Vandenberg AFB Guardian Challenge program office. From the first stages of Guardian Challenge planning to final teardown, our team showed that we truly provide unsurpassed installation support and protection. Before teams even arrived, our setup crews were paving a road for success. Our comm squadron worked closely with AFSPC to establish a central public affairs section. Our security forces teams designed topnotch parking and security plans. Our airfield ops personnel joined forces with teams from the 311th Airlift Support Squadron to develop aircraft parking plans and arrange hangars for numerous GC events. These efforts, while often behind the scenes, were the foundation for a memorable competition. Execution of this event required the contribution of many different agencies. From feeding and lodging hundreds of personnel to organizing multiple events, several teams emerged as vital contributors. Our services personnel, for example, were engaged in virtually every aspect of the competition. Field activities, crud tournaments and trophy presentations were possible because of your hard work and dedication. Our medical group also shined, by providing reliable medical support and readiness without sacrificing the highest degree of patient care. Our contracting, transportation and civil engineering teams deserve a standing ovation. Contract personnel worked feverishly to meet deadlines, fund activities and arrange contracts to boost morale. Our dispatchers and other transportation members developed a system to ensure competitors, distinguished visitors and wing leadership arrived safely and on time to all events. Civil engineering personnel contributed talent and skill by building trophy cases, banners and crests, flag arrangements and much more. The list goes on - our passenger terminal team worked closely with protocol and judge advocate personnel to coordinate inbound and outboundflights and bus trips, while our baggage teams worked countless hours and attained 100 percent accountability for hundreds of baggage items. I would also like to recognize the tremendous performance of our honor guard. You added a patriotic and heartwarming feeling throughout the competition, and your contribution was simply outstanding. While there is no way I could recognize everyone involved, I want to express my sincere appreciation to all those who made this event a success. We have again demonstrated the teamwork of the 21st Space Wing as we continue to provide unsurpassed installation support and protection. Our efforts have culminated in a championship trophy and a refreshed conviction that we possess the strength and preparedness necessary to save this great nation! Thanks to the following for their support: Communications 1st Lt. Cynthia White, Tech. Sgt. Donald Hendrix and Mr. Paul Kennedy Medical support Lt. Col. Ronald Peveto, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bodin, Maj. Denise Verga, Capt. Catherine Hermanson, Master Sgt. Keith Wright and Staff Sgt. Helder Raposo Airfield operations Lt. Col. John Plaza and Mr. Robert Schwaeble Contracting Senior Airman Kira Matevie and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Angermeier Honor Guard 1st Lt. Alfred Maynard, 1st Lt. Edmond Chan, Tech Sgt. Andrew Fulbright, 2nd Lt. Bruce Wang, Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Martinez, Staff Sgts. Barry Windom Jr., Graciela Diaz, Jeffrey Randolph, Daron Holmes, Sherman Jones, Michael Austin and Adrian Fernandez, Senior Airmen Arthur Coleman, Mitchell Rulloda, Melissa Kromer, Garrison Balusek, Nathaniel Tueting and B'Nekia Curtis, Airmen 1st Class Jonathan Socha, Michael Blessinger, Talanna Fisher, Justin Alexander and Paul Thomas, and Airman Freddy Noriega Security forces Tech Sgt. Sean Vandergrift, Senior Airman Sherry Latham and Senior Master Sgt. John Harvey 311th Airlift Support Master Sgts. Scott Burke and Rob Jalbert, and Tech. Sgt. Scott Johnson Services Ms. Joy McDonald, Ms. Joyce Caso, Ms. Elizabeth Noel Barbutt, Ms. YunCha Knowles, Ms. Marrisa Feidelbaum, Ms. Catherine Wagner, Mr. Adolph Narvarte, Mr. Dan Noble, Ms. Kim Lambrite, Ms. Sompit Epperson, Ms. Kyong Sun Spreitzer, Ms. Michele Rineck, Ms. Mary Lee, Ms. Rene Robison, Mr. Peter Locke, Ms. MaryAnn Klotz, Airman Ashley Dinger, Airman 1st Class Honel Lara, Master Sgt. Andrew Holland, Senior Master Sgt. Bill Lindley, Mrs. Joey Sanchez, Mrs. Lisa Hernandez, Mr. Phil McCaffery, the Enlisted Club staff, the Outdoor Recreation Program staff, the Silver Spruce Golf Course staff, the Aero Club staff, the Marketing Department staff, and the 21st Services Flight Chiefs. 21st AMDS Capt. Greg Garrison Transportation Mrs. Corrine Valdez Dispatch Mr. Joe Varvaro and Mr. Rudolph Griffe Drivers Mr. Curtis Byers, Ms. Cindy Reasoner, Mr. Chuck Martin, Mr. Leo Badger. Ms. Elisa Jarrett and Mr. Tony Sasiak Logistics Mr. David Torroll, Mr. Randy Linssen, Mr. Al Miranda, Ms. Deborah Mountain, Mr. Terry Hurd, Mr. James Romer, Ms. Laurie Mortenson and Mr. Thomas O'Toole Supply Jack Mullen, Carroll Stewart, Ronald Reuhl, Clarence Anderson and Bennie Brown Passenger terminal team Senior Master Sgt. Tim Klein, Tech Sgts. Daryl Wood, Dion Wrenn, Staff Sgts. Mark Ramler, David Woodcock and Kevin Bryant, Justin Baker, Senior Airmen Jason AlJehani and Jairo Ramirez, and Airmen 1st Class Kevin Czarnecki and Miralem Bekric Flightline protocol support Mr. Ken Friesz, Capt. Laura DeSio, Ms. Francine Norrod, Master Sgt. Steven Edwards, Tech Sgt. Steven Daniels, Staff Sgt. Erica Oates and Senior Airman Elisha Olivas Baggage team support 1st Lt. Jennifer Conrad, Airman 1st Class Matthew Gassman, Airman Mollee Hurley, Capt. Glenn Snead, Tech Sgt. Darryl Gaddis, Staff Sgt. Maletta Chan, Senior Airman Megan Graham, Ms. Gail Whalen, Ms. Emily Nicholson, Tech Sgt. Donald Gray, Senior Airman Roland Dumont and Airman 1st Class Jessica Rocha Civil engineering Master Sgt. Ed Miller, Tech Sgts. James Bond, David Wilcoxson, Raymond Warman, Michael Rosseau and Shane Merchant, Staff Sgts. Timothy Ebbens, William Early, Rudy Oritz, Ronnie Johnson, Nicholas Klein and Kenneth Fivecoats, Senior Airmen Donte Bishop, Heidi Waddington, Dixie Fresquez, Peter Hicks and Jonathan Kidwell, Airmen 1st Class Antonio Martinez and Sommany Douangphila, and Airman Andrew Klodt 302nd Airlift Wing Tech Sgt. Rod Gilmore