MEDIA RELEASE
21st Space Wing Public Affairs
775 Loring Ave Suite 219
Peterson AFB CO 80914-1294
Phone (719) 556-5185 FAX (719) 556-7848

RELEASE NO. 08-07-01

July 2, 2008

Peterson Airmen return from humanitarian deployment

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Media are invited to cover our 10-person medical team who are returning from a humanitarian medical readiness training exercise in El Salvador on July 3 at 9 p.m. at the Colorado Springs airport.

Media interested in covering the event should contact 719-330-5178 by 4 p.m. July 3, then plan to arrive at the Colorado Springs airport baggage claim area at 10:45 p.m., July 3. Background information can be e-mailed/faxed at the time of making a reservation.

The photo opportunity will include Peterson Airmen reuniting with their home unit. Two members of the team will be available for interview about their training mission, the interaction with the 7,000 + patients, and the austere working environment.

June 21, the 10 Airmen departed for a two-week medical readiness humanitarian/ training exercise in San Miguel, El Salvador.

Through the U.S. Southern Command exercise, known as a MEDRETE, the Peterson team assisted U.S. SOUTHCOM in supporting thousands of indigent villagers who may not have seen medical care in years while also providing medical training for 21st MDG Airmen and the host nation's military and medical professionals.


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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Media are invited to hear the Honorable
Robert M. Gates, United States secretary of defense, address the Airmen of
Peterson AFB on the morning of June 10.

Media interested in covering the event must contact 719-359-1637. If no one answers at this number call 719-556-4555 and ask to be connected to the on-call public affairs officer. Space will be limited to the first 10 people to RSVP with the media officer.

Media must arrive at the Peterson West Gate Visitor Center between 5:30 and 6:15 a.m. for credentialing and vehicle processing.

The photo opportunity will include the defense secretary's 30 minute speech.

There will be no opportunity for media questions and answers or interviews with Secretary Gates or military attendees.

This speaking event is related to the June 5 resignations of Air Force Secretary Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley. Secretary Gates is expected to reinforce his messages from the June 5 press conference and express his confidence to the Air Force Space Command's Warrior Airmen.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — An Airman from the 21st Dental Squadron here is dead and one civilian was injured in a vehicle crash at Highway 94 and Marksheffel Road at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Staff Sgt. Jorge Barba, a 28-year-old Air Force dental laboratory journeyman, was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The 21st Space Wing is a family and yesterday we lost one of our own," said Col. Jay Raymond, 21st Space Wing commander. "I extend my deepest personal condolences to Sergeant Barba's family, friends and his co-workers."

Air Force casualty assistance officers and unit members are assisting Sergeant Barba's family.

"This includes ensuring that someone is there from the earliest moments to inform and comfort them," said Col. Raymond. "We are committed to taking the best care of Staff Sergeant Barba's family in their time of need."

Colorado State Patrol reports that Sergeant Barba was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident on Marksheffel Road and Highway 94.

Sgt. Barba entered active duty on March 21, 2001, and previous assignments include Sheppard

AFB, Texas, and Tinker AFB, Okla.

The accident is under investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department.
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Additional questions can be directed to 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Operations at (719) 556-5185. For inquiries after 4:30 p.m. contact the on-call public affairs representative at (719)556-4555.

Application packets are available from Loretta Branham, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education, at the Central Administration Office, 10850 E. Woodmen Road, Falcon, Colorado. Interested candidates must complete an application packet that consists of a letter of interest, resume and a list of three references. These application packets must be received in the office of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education by 4:00 p.m. July 3, 2008.

The Board will interview prospective candidates at a public meeting on July 10, 2008. The remaining four members of the Board will appoint a new Board of Education Director at a public meeting on July 14, 2008.

To be eligible for this appointment, candidates must have lived in Falcon School District #49 for at least twelve consecutive months prior to the appointment and be an eligible voter. Candidates should be aware that the application materials they submit are open public records.

For more information, contact Loretta Branham, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Education, at 719-495-1128.

THE COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL TO HOST TAEKWONDO ELITE
Free demonstration for the entire family to experience

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Springs School (CSS) will welcome an elite team of Taekwondo Masters from Korea on Friday, July 25, 2008 for a free demonstration of the Martial Art and Official Olympic sport. Master Jay Lee, a CSS alum, will lead the demonstration of high level breaking, self defense techniques, and creative forms choreographed to music at 6:30 p.m. in the Louise Honnen Tutt Field House on The Colorado Springs School campus. All families in the greater Colorado Springs area are invited to enjoy and learn from the 12 Korean masters touring the United States.

As the son of the first Head Coach of the U.S. Olympic Taekwondo team, Master Jay Lee was destined for a career path in the martial arts. As Director of Operations for U.S. Taekwondo Center, with three Schools (Dojangs), Lee's proficiency in the family business currently reaches more than 800 students of the martial arts. But before building his professional career, Lee and his three brothers took the initiative to develop their academic repertoire as students at The Colorado Springs School. Lee credits his success at Boston College to the opportunities he participated in while enrolled at CSS. As active participants in sports, student council, and the experiential education program, the Lee brother's illustrious college careers also boast attendance at Harvard University, Columbia University School of Law, University of Pennsylvania, Tufts University, and Stanford University.

"The Colorado Springs School community is proud of the outstanding regional and international leadership exhibited by our alum, Jay Lee. His focus on respect, discipline, and living purposefully are in keeping with many of the character values that CSS promotes in our programs," said Kevin Reel, Head of School at the Colorado Springs School.

"It is my pleasure and honor to return to my alma mater for this demonstration," said Master Jay Lee, "Not only will attendees experience the complexities and beauty of the Taekwondo, but it will also afford attendees the opportunity to view the amazing campus at The Colorado Springs School and visit with Admissions staff."

For more information regarding the U.S. Taekwondo Center, please contact Master Jay Lee at (719)488-4321 or visit www.coloradoblackbelt.com

To learn more about CSS please contact Director of Communications, Jessica James at (719)434-3506 or visit www.css.org.

About the U.S. Taekwondo Center
The U.S. Taekwondo Center is a martial arts school in Colorado Springs, CO which serves the surrounding communities including Monument and Palmer Lake. The goal of the martial arts school is to educate children and adults to become physically and emotionally strong.

With years of training in martial arts, the instructors at the school place a special emphasis on working with children and families. They are specifically trained to teach martial arts through motivation and encouragement in order to develop students' desire to improve and grow from within.

About The Colorado Springs School (CSS)
CSS offers an experiential educational curriculum for preschool – 12th graders. Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. Enroll now for the 2008-2009 academic year by contacting (719)475-9747 and requesting to be connected with Eve Sckolnik (Pre-Kindergarten – 5th grade Admissions) or Susan Kosar (6th grade – 12th grade Admissions).

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Thought our media outlets might enjoy these pictures taken on campus this morning!

While the students and teachers are away the deer will play.

Attached are photos of a couple deer relaxing in the quad with the historic Trianon in the background.


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PILLAR Announces its Second Annual Showcase of Senior Talent
At
The Colorado Springs School's Louisa Center for the Performing Arts


Who: PILLAR Enrichment Through Lifelong Learning

What: The Second Annual Showcase of Senior Talent
with Emcee Tom O'Boyle, A Colorado Springs Legend

When: Sunday, June 29
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Colorado Springs School
Louisa Center for the Performing Arts
21 Broadmoor Avenue


Tickets: $25 ($20 members)
Students under 18 $10

Details: Contact PILLAR at 633-4991 to reserve your ticket now.

About the PILLAR Showcase of Senior Talent
Join us for an afternoon of delightful entertainment by talented senior adults who will present an old-fashioned variety show!! Emcee, Tom O'Boyle is a legend in Colorado Springs as a well-known piano performer.

(We have bios on the performers in the event you would like to do an article on this wonderful event that showcases some local talent.)


About PILLAR Enrichment Through Lifelong Learning
PILLAR is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers affordable opportunities for lifelong learning, designed to enrich the lives of active seniors in the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. Programs focus on increasing the knowledge and enjoyment of life and the world in which we live. High quality classes, drama and travel opportunities are designed and offered by and for retirees, although membership and participation is open to any interested individual. To learn more about PILLAR, see our website at www.VisitPillar.org