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August 5, 2020
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Vol. 69 No. 31 PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF PERSONNEL AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL
Rocket center launches mission to save space camp
By KATIE DAVIS SKELLEY
Staff writer/Social media
katie.skelley@theredstonerocket.com
Alabama’s number one tourist attrac-
tion for seven straight years is in danger
of closing.
Like virtually every aspect of society
in 2020, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
and its Space Camp have felt the effects
of the Covid-19 pandemic. The center COMMUNITY NEWS
announced July 28 that it must raise $1.5 NASA student launch
million to keep its museum open past winners announced.
October and to reopen Space Camp in PAGE 5
April 2021.
In response, the center has launched
the “Save Space Camp” campaign. This
seeks donations from the Space Camp
alumni that span across the world, resi-
dents of Alabama and anyone wanting
to help save the space institution. More
information can be found at www.saves-
pacecamp.com.
The news reverberated nationally last
week with PBS, the New York Times
and CNN among news sources reporting
on the possible closure. Camp alumni
weighed in across social media platforms
with testimonies of how important Space
Camp was in their formative years. But
to local residents – many of whom grew MILITARY SCENE
up attending camps, working as counsel- Dutch aviators receive
ors, visiting its IMAX theater and enjoy- new Chinook helicopters.
Photo by Eric Schultz
ing an authentic German meal at Thurs- PAGE 13
Budding astronauts participate in Space Camp activities. The camps will close in
day night biergartens – the center is also September due to the Covid-19 pandemic reducing camper attendance.
a part of the fabric of Huntsville. It is
difficult to imagine a Rocket City with- meted and the camps only saw 20% of The center was the vision of Wer-
out a rocket center. its normal summer attendance. Space nher von Braun, the “Father of Rocket
“There are so many great things about Camp will close again in September be- Science” and first director of Marshall
the Space & Rocket Center,” Madison cause of decreased international visitors Space Flight Center, who approached
resident Susie Jordan said. “I was a and the cancellation of school trips this the Alabama state legislature with the
Space Camp counselor, and in the mov- fall due to many school systems moving idea of the Army and NASA working to-
ie, “SpaceCamp” (1986), that was mostly to virtual platforms. The center reported gether to create a facility celebrating the
filmed on-site. So many visitors, students that these factors led to a loss of two- space program. It was built on land do-
and teachers know the value of such an thirds of revenue in 2020 and widespread nated by the Army and serves as the of-
outstanding hands-on museum that host staff layoffs. ficial NASA visitors center in Huntsville.
multiple camps for children and adults The center began lighting the verti- It is the home to such pivotal space travel
from all over the world. They even host cal Saturn V replica Thursday night to artifacts as Von Braun’s own aforemen-
a Space Camp for deaf children. I truly mark the progress of the fundraising tioned Saturn V rocket and the Space
hope this star attraction in Alabama can campaign. As the campaign progresses, Shuttle Orbiter Pathfinder. The rocket WIN OR LOSE
be saved.” the lights will rise on the Saturn V. The center is a Smithsonian affiliate and gen- Senior softball players
On March 13, the center was forced center said they have received donations erates $120 million in annual revenue for swing for the fences.
to close due to the pandemic. Although from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., the Alabama.
the museum reopened in May and Space Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and 26 coun- PAGE 29
See Camp on page 8
Camp in June, visitor numbers plum- tries.
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Pet cat taking advantage of every opportunity
It’s tough being a puff. told us to be sure we never let him outside stantly be cuddled, held, carried, petted.
That’s our cat’s motto. His name is Snippets because he may or may not have a touch He’s a constant seeker of attention.
Puffin. By Jonathan Stinson of brain damage. I don’t think that’s a He’s learned that if he meows at us
I know there are a lot of people who Assistant editor medical term, but her point was he just enough, we’ll pick him up and carry him
really drill down on naming their pets. didn’t seem to be as sharp as other cats. around. It’s the most pitiful meow you’ve
My wife and I aren’t those people. Puffin normally requires home visits and an For reference, a couple months after ever heard. It’s more of a whimper. Be-
was the name he came with. application process before they let you we got him home, he was run over by the ing carried around to all the windows is
We were living in Albertville at the adopt one of their pets, which I pointed Roomba three times – in a row. He’ll also his favorite thing in the world.
time and rescue we adopted him from out to Anna. randomly fall off the couch, a leg he’s sit- He makes sure that he doesn’t miss an
was a little over an hour away. As I made After finagling things around the ting on, the counter. There’s just not a opportunity.
my way to the car, I saw my incredibly backseat, the cat carrier, my wife and I lot of grace to him. That’s why it’s tough For a cat who “might have a touch of
skinny wife trying to hide an extra-large set off on our journey. being a Puff. brain damage” he’s got it figured out. He
cat carrier behind her back. We arrive at this house that’s been con- That said he does know the word treat knows what makes him happy and he
“I thought we were just going to meet verted into a rescue and Anna tells the and there’s not a door or cabinet in the pursues that with all he’s got.
the cat to see if we like him?” lady we’re here to see Puffin. That’s the house he can’t open. That’s a lesson we all need to remem-
“It’s just in case,” she said. first time I heard the name. Unlike other cats, he also likes to con- ber.
I know an outsider looking in would I’m no ornithologist. I had no idea a
be like what did you think was going to Puffin was bird. I pictured things that
happen.
Nobody drives over an hour to “meet
puffed like clouds, steam engines, Cheech
and Chong. Then we met this cat and it
On this date in history: Aug. 5
a cat.” was definitely more Cheech and Chong.
In my defense this particular rescue The lady who handled the adoptions In 2003: A car bomb exploded in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta outside the
Marriott Hotel, killing 12 and injuring 150.
In 1974: The U.S. Congress placed a $1 billion limit on military aid to South
Vietnam.
Quote of the week In 1964: American aircraft from carriers USS Ticonderoga and USS Constel-
“S trive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” lation bombed North Vietnam in retaliation for strikes against U.S. destroyers in
the Gulf of Tonkin.
– Albert Einstein In 1861: The U.S. Army abolished flogging.
In 1620: The Mayflower departed from Southampton, England, carrying
would-be settlers, on its first attempt to reach North America; it was forced to
dock in Dartmouth when its companion ship, the Speedwell, sprang a leak.
Send your letters to editor In 1305: William Wallace, who led the Scottish resistance against England, was
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First responder spotlight Getting to know you
By SKIP VAUGHN By SKIP VAUGHN
Rocket editor Rocket editor
skip.vaughn@theredstonerocket.com skip.vaughn@theredstonerocket.com
What do you think of your Name: Raye Bonham Carter
job?
Position: Membership director at the
“I love my job,” Keith Androvett,
a firefighter at Fire Station 5 at the Downtown Express YMCA in Hunts-
Airfield, said. “I love having the op- ville
portunity to help people every day.”
Androvett, 25, from West Milford, What did you want to be when you
New Jersey, became a Redstone
firefighter in June. He served in the grew up?
Marines from 2015-19 and left as a An actress. I loved creating new char-
corporal. The Arab resident is single. acters that wouldn’t exist without me.
He enjoys working on his car, riding
his motorcycle when it’s nice outside
and hiking. Androvett roots for the What do you hope to accomplish
New York Giants. in 2020?
I hope that I can find a silver lining to
what is happening in the world at the
Keith Androvett
moment.
Who is your hero, and why?
My mother (Ramonia Kimble of
Leakesville, Mississippi). She took
care of my father and loved him while
Crimes, accidents & other occurrences he died of cancer and got my brother, What do you like to do for fun, to
her and me back on our feet. pass the time, during this time of
The Directorate of Emergen- ed positive for marijuana. The social distancing or just in gen-
cy Services, Law Enforcement two occupants were transported What is the best piece of advice eral?
Division, provided the following to the police station for process- someone has given you? I love to work out, and spend time
Know your weirdness and embrace it. with my husband (Blake Carter).
list of reported incidents July ing. The evidence was retained
19-25: and secured. Both individuals
July 20: A Redstone police of- were cited for simple possession
ficer conducted a traffic stop on
a speeding vehicle on Rideout
of marijuana; and the driver was
cited for driving while revoked Final Salute
Road. The National Crime Infor- and for speeding. Both individu- Here is a list of Tennessee Valley veterans who have died recently. The Red-
mation Center revealed the driv- als were released. stone Rocket salutes them for their service.
er’s license was revoked. Also July 21: At the Gate 9 Visitor’s Dr. Sam Jim Citrano died at his Huntsville home July 26. He was 94.
The Huntsville native was drafted into the Army out of high school in June
the officer detected the vehicle Center, and individual seeking a 1944 and fought in Europe during World War II. In June 1946 he returned home to
had a strong smell of marijuana; visitor badge had a warrant with Huntsville to complete his high school education. He graduated from the Univer-
sity of Alabama in 1951 with a bachelor’s in chemistry. Citrano graduated from the
and a search of the vehicle re- the Madison Police Department University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1955.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elda Katherine Corsale Citrano, whom he
sulted in finding green leafy sub- for failure to appear for no proof married in 1957.
stance throughout. A field test of of insurance. The individual was Survivors include four daughters, Lisa Citrano, Karen Watson, Amy Mayben and
Donna Counts, all of Huntsville; two sons, Deacon Louis Citrano and Dr. Sam Jim
the substance resulted positive apprehended and released to a Citrano Jr., both of Huntsville; and three grandchildren, Jordan Counts, Samantha
for marijuana. A passenger sit- Madison police officer. Counts and Mary Catherine Watson.
ting in the rear of the vehicle had Citations included one for Editor’s note: If you know a veteran who has passed away, email their
information to jonathan.stinson@theredstonerocket.com to be included in the
a plastic bag containing green possession of a controlled sub- next Final Salute.
leafy substance which also test- stance and five for speeding.
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Soldier/civilian/family readiness briefs
By Army News Service and Defense Department websites “Over the course of most of our careers, we have seen swine flu, Zika and Ebola.
In many cases, they were isolated in certain areas of the world,” McCarthy said.
Quality of life priorities “Nothing has had the contagion and the proliferation like we have seen with CO-
WASHINGTON – The Army’s new Quality of Life Task Force has reached full VID-19 since the Spanish flu of 1918.”
operational capability as it continues to tackle six priorities to improve conditions for McCarthy was joined by other leaders during the online event to discuss lessons
Soldiers and their families. learned from the ongoing outbreak.
To address one of those priorities, increasing access to child care, the Army will While McCarthy didn’t go into detail, the Army is looking into the “types of in-
open 10 new child development centers by fiscal year 2025, said Lt. Gen. Jason Ev- vestments” necessary to support future operations during a CBRNE event. As the
ans, the Army’s G-9. Army’s role in supporting the National Defense Strategy continues to remain the
Evans and other Army leaders make up the task force, which was formally char- same, the impact of COVID-19 could justify the need for a larger Army end strength,
tered in March to also improve housing, health care, spouse employment, permanent he added.
change-of-station moves, and upgrading the quality of living for Soldiers stationed Since March, the Army has been on the front lines of the pandemic with more
in remote locations. than 50,000 Soldiers deployed around the country in response to it, McCarthy said.
“We’re focused on making life better for Soldiers and families wherever the Army At the same time, more than 178,000 personnel have been deployed overseas, as the
takes them,” Evans said during the task force’s first media event to discuss its ongo- Army continued to deter near-peer threats while also maintaining combat operations
ing efforts. “We still have more work to do.” throughout the Middle East.
Through the help of the task force, child youth services have also provided incen- “Too much is asked of this institution not to be able to push for more funding, so
tives for care providers and added 100 more of them in the past year, Evans said. that they can continue to perform the way they do so well,” McCarthy said.
Additionally the Army will expand the Army Fee Assistance program, which pro- The Army has also played a vital role in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine
vides financial aid to military families to offset civilian child care costs when on-post under the purview of Gen. Gus Perna, the chief operating officer of Operation Warp
child care is not available or suitable. The service has been testing a pilot program Speed. The team looks to have a vaccine out before Jan. 1.
in Maryland and Virginia to increase the number of civilian child care providers by “We are blessed to have some of the finest scientists in the world getting after the
expediting the certification process. COVID-19 virus,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said. “The Army
Helen Roadarmel, program manager for the Army’s Child, Youth and School Ser- Medical Research and Development Command … (is) on the forefront, working
vices, said about 77% of the Army’s CDCs have reopened after being closed due to with civilian and other government partners (to develop a) vaccine. They have also
the COVID-19 virus. been involved in the clinical trials as they try to find a therapeutic medicine that can
Children of care providers and mission-essential workers will receive first priority help treat those infected.”
for enrollment, followed by single and dual military parents, and service members
with working spouses. During the pandemic, centers remained open on a limited
basis with priority given to families of mission-essential personnel.
Contract award announcements
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Herndon, Virginia, was awarded a $20,715,078
Tell us about …
modification to contract W58RGZ-17-C-0014 for contractor logistics support ser- By SKIP VAUGHN
vices for government-owned, fixed-wing fleet performing Special Electronic Mission Rocket editor
Aircraft missions. Work will be performed in Herndon with an estimated completion skip.vaughn@theredstonerocket.com
Aug. 31, 2021. Fiscal 2020 operations and maintenance (Army) funds in the amount
of $20,715,078 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Com-
mand, Redstone Arsenal, is the contracting activity. How you’re coping with the pandemic.
The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $16,800,000 modification to con-
tract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 for the United Arab Emirates Apache AH-64E Program.
Work will be performed in Mesa with an estimated completion Dec. 31, 2024. Fis- “Coping at home: Keeping informed daily on the
cal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (United Arab Emirates) funds in the amount of trajectory of COVID tobetter make decisions that John Schocke
$16,800,000 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, keep my family and community safe,” John Schocke,
Redstone Arsenal, is the contracting activity. deputy chief of staff for the Space and Missile De-
Kearfott Corp., Black Mountain, North Carolina, was awarded a $7,190,506 fense Command, said. “Coping with work: Developed routines for daily activi-
firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance and overhaul of the electro-mechanical ties, especially related to telework, to ensure our mission is not impacted. While
actuator, a Black Hawk helicopter part. Bids were solicited via the Internet with one difficult to be together, it’s my intent that people receive the same feedback, sup-
received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an es- port and leadership from me as if I was physically in the building. Focus on the
timated completion July 30, 2025. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, big picture during this and the new ‘normals’ when this is over.”
Alabama, is the contracting activity. Schocke, 54, from Owensboro, Kentucky, resides in the Monrovia area in
Madison County. He and his wife of 23 years, Stacey, have two children. Their
son, Alexander, 20, is a junior at Auburn University. Their daughter, Anna Beth,
Pandemic lessons learned 16, is a junior at Sparkman High School.
WASHINGTON – The Army is considering adjustments to its fiscal year 2022 His hobbies include reading history and political books.
budget request, as senior leaders look to invest in the service’s ability to fight against “My son attends Auburn and I grew up in Kentucky, so both are on my list
infectious diseases or other chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive that I want to win,” Schocke said of his team allegiances. “But my main team is
threats. Western Kentucky University (alma mater). Go Hilltoppers!”
The rapid spread of COVID-19 across the globe has spurred many internal discus-
sions concerning the Army’s future operating budget, Secretary of the Army Ryan
McCarthy said during the NatSec 2020: Coronavirus and Beyond webinar.
Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence August 5, 2020 Redstone Rocket 5
CommunityNews
CommunityNews
Vanderbilt team wins NASA student launch competition
By WILL BRYAN Club-Huntsville. The Rookie Award,
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center given to the top new team in the com-
petition, was won by the University of
After eight months of late nights writ- Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus. In
ing reports, early morning presentations the middle/high school division, Notre
to NASA rocketry experts, and week- Dame Academy from Los Angeles won
ends spent building, testing, flying, and the Judge’s Choice Awards – top honors
perfecting their machines, the mission for that division.
is complete for the 54 teams of the 2020 The top 10 finishers in the college/uni-
NASA Student Launch competition. versity division are:
The category and overall winners were • Vanderbilt University
announced virtually July 23. Vanderbilt • University of North Carolina at
Aerospace Design Lab from Vanderbilt Charlotte
University claimed top honors for the • University of Alabama in Huntsville
seventh time in the last eight years. • University of Akron, Ohio
“This year’s teams showed true inno- • North Carolina State University,
vation and determination as they tackled Raleigh
the new payload challenge and the un- • University of Notre Dame, South
conventional methods we had to employ Bend, Indiana
to complete the competition,” said Fred • Auburn University
Kepner, an education program specialist • Oregon State University, Corvallis
and lead for Student Launch at Marshall • Purdue University, West Lafayette,
Space Flight Center, host of the compe- Indiana
tition. “Despite the unique obstacles • University of Cincinnati, Ohio
they faced this year, their commitment Teams earn points for progress and Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Lab photo
to technical excellence and carrying on successes during the eight-month com-
The Vanderbilt Aerospace Design Lab from Vanderbilt University claimed top hon-
in the spirit of the competition never wa- petition, and the team with the most
ors in the 2020 Student Launch competition.
vered.” points wins. Awards also are presented
Although the annual launch finale
in 11 different categories that range from
event was canceled due to the COVID-19
payload design and safety to best social
pandemic, teams were still able to com-
plete most of the design, building and media presence and STEM – science,
testing portions of the competition. technology, engineering and mathemat-
NASA Student Launch challenges ics – outreach.
middle school, high school, college and For 20 years, Student Launch has pro-
university teams from across the United vided a realistic experience to students
States to build and fly a high-powered that resembles the development, test,
amateur rocket carrying a complex pay- and operational lifecycle NASA and
load to over 4,000 feet above the ground. industry engineers use when developing
The rocket then must descend and land and operating new hardware. It is one of
safely before its scientific or engineering the seven Artemis Student Challenges.
payload can begin its work. This year’s Marshall’s Office of STEM Engage-
competition drew teams from 19 states ment manages Student Launch to stim-
and Puerto Rico. ulate innovation and advance NASA’s
College and university teams devel- mission through collaboration with edu-
oped payloads to navigate to a desig- cational institutions and students – the
nated sample site, retrieve a simulated next-generation that will help us explore
sample of planetary ice, and navigate at the Moon and travel even farther to
least 10 feet away from the site with the Mars. It also furthers NASA’s goal of Notre Dame Academy photo
sample stored safely aboard. How they attracting and encouraging students to The Notre Dame Academy rocketry team from Los Angeles won the Judge’s
tackled the challenge was up to them. pursue degrees and careers in the STEM Choice Award, recognizing the middle or high school team with the most creative
Middle and high school teams could fields. NASA’s Human Exploration and payload, best design and workmanship of its rocket.
elect to attempt the college/university di- Operations Mission Directorate and the
vision challenge, or they could propose a
scientific or engineering payload of their
own curiosity.
Office of STEM Engagement, as well as
Northrop Grumman, and the Huntsville
chapter of the National Space Club pro-
In this section...
The Vanderbilt team will receive a vide funding and leadership for the ini- GARRISON WORKERS HONORED FOR CIVILIAN SERVICE PAGE 6
$5,000 award from Marshall industry tiative. ALABAMA ROLLS OUT RED CARPET TO MILITARY FAMILIES PAGE 7
partner Northrop Grumman. The Uni- Editor’s note: Will Bryan, an ASRC
versity of North Carolina at Charlotte Federal/Analytical Services employee, BY THE NUMBERS PAGE 9
finished in second place and will receive supports the Office of Strategic Analysis HELICOPTER PILOT CARRIED FELLOW MARINES TO SAFETY PAGE 11
a $2,500 award from the National Space & Communications.
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Garrison workers honored for civilian service
Photos by JONATHAN STINSON all-hands meeting.
Assistant editor Bankston was recognized for his work in helping the Garrison secure the supplies
it needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Carter was recognized for his work in
Garrison Commander Col. Kelsey Smith presented Civilian Service Achieve- balancing the COVID-19 Department of Defense guidance into safety and occupa-
ment Medals to John Bankston and Charlie Carter during last week’s Garrison tional health taskings for Redstone.
John Bankston receives the Civilian Service Achievement Medal from Garrison Charlie Carter receives the Civilian Service Achievement Medal from Garrison
Commander Col. Kelsey Smith. Commander Col. Kelsey Smith.
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Alabama rolls out red carpet to military families
By KATIE DAVIS SKELLEY Alabama. In addition to the lieutenant governor, the
Staff writer/Social media commission also includes the speaker of the House and
katie.skelley@theredstonerocket.com Senate president pro tempore, which serve as its vice
chairs; two members of the Alabama State Senate;
Alabama wants service members and their families two members of the Alabama State House; the adju-
to know that they are invited to make the state their tant general of Alabama; the director of the Alabama
new home. Department of Economic and Community Affairs;
The Heroes Welcome Initiative, which supports Ala- the director of Homeland Security; the commissioner
bama military families, is a new outreach spearheaded of the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs; the
by the Alabama Military Stability Commission and its secretary of commerce; and eight regional appointees
foundation arm. from areas of heavy defense concentration in the state.
“This will be a one-stop-shop for all of our military The foundation’s board consists of six representatives
families moving into the state of Alabama. I want to from Alabama’s defense communities. The primary
thank everyone involved for making this effort a suc- goal of the commission and foundation is to preserve
cess, but most importantly, to all of our military and and expand the military missions based in Alabama
their families for their continued service,” Lt. Gov. Will through fostering programs, as well as state legislation
Ainsworth, chair of the Alabama Military Stability and policies. The secretary of defense and the service
Commission, said. secretaries have made it clear that military quality of
Robert La Branche, executive director of the Ala- life concerns like spousal reciprocity and quality public
bama Military Stability Foundation, has shared with education would be considered in future basing deci-
the Rocket the joint efforts of the commission and sions, and so we doubled down on our efforts to fulfil
foundation to support military members and their He- our responsibility to care for military families stationed
roes Welcome Initiative. in Alabama.
Q: Tell us about the Alabama Military Stability Foun- Q: How does the foundation work with the Alabama nation and has put action behind those words. The
dation and your mission? Jobs Creation and Military Stability Commission and its foundation serves as the action arm of the commis-
A: The Alabama Military Stability Commission, chair, Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth? sion. In that role, the foundation brings together the
chaired by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, and the foun- A: The lieutenant governor is a champion for Ala- best ideas for legislation from a variety of sources in-
dation that supports it, were created in 2011 to as- bama’s military community. He has declared that Al- cluding the Defense State Liaison, the services, and
sist the defense communities throughout the state of abama will be the most military friendly state in the See Families on page 10
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Camp from all over the world, they all
Camp take that experience back with them into
their classrooms, families and careers.
Continued from page 1 Space Camp means friendship and team-
work and instilling a confidence and ex-
Since 1982, more than 900,000 alumni citement for science and technology that
– including 12 astronauts – have gradu- our world will always need.
ated from Space Camp. Redstone worker “Dreams come true every single day at
Kate Pimmel is one. Space Camp and I fervently hope it will
“It took me five years mowing lawns continue.”
to make enough money to go to
Space Camp in 1991 and I went
back to be a counselor after
college,” Pimmel said. “Space
Camp is a singular experience
that helps people realize they
each have special talents that
make their team better. It is phe-
nomenal to watch a trainee gain
confidence, realize their worth
and then take off and thrive on a
team. From students to parents
and educators who attend Space
More information Photo by Eric Schultz
can be found at www. As of press time, the “Save Space Camp” Go-
FundMe sits at almost $1.2 million of the $1.5
savespacecamp.com. million needed for the U.S. Space & Rocket Cen-
ter to stay in operation past October. The Boeing
Company made a $500,000 leadership gift to help
reach the goal.
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Families The goal of the Heroes Welcome Ini-
tiative is to provide Alabama military
families with timely, well-curated infor-
to the former Redstone Garrison com-
mander (retired Col. Tom Holliday),
has headed up multiple military quality
and ask if they have a policy. This is an-
other area where Lt. Gov. Ainsworth
went the extra mile. His office sent out
Continued from page 7
mation regarding employment, housing of life efforts in the Redstone region. letters last year to each of the licensure
other states. The foundation also funds and education matters. The idea for the The site was produced in collaboration boards’ executive directors to urge them
programs such as the Heroes Welcome site started with the lieutenant gover- with our defense communities through- to act immediately to come in compli-
Initiative and policy and infrastructure nor’s desire to ensure military spouses out the state. ance with the law. As a result, we can
projects to support our military installa- are familiar with the Military Family be confident that when military families
tions. The Military Stability Foundation Jobs Opportunity Act of 2018, which Q: What are some of the challenges reach out to get their licenses the boards
worked with the lieutenant governor’s provides licensure reciprocity across the that military members face when moving are ready to respond. Changing schools
office in preparing a slate of military majority of Alabama’s license granting to a new area and how will the Heroes is also extremely challenging for military
bills for the 2020 legislative session. His boards. Unsatisfied with leaving it there, Welcome Initiative assist them? families. This site also includes informa-
team worked tirelessly to find sponsors he cast a vision to further improve the A: One of the primary challenges that tion for families on the public school
for and to advance the bills in the state overall transition process for military military families face transitioning to a systems in the communities surrounding
legislature. Thanks to COVID-19, it was families. No other state provides this new area is finding credible up-to-date Alabama’s military installations. Finally,
type of asset and we expect it will be information so they can hit the ground building community is crucial to easing
an odd legislative year. However, two of
held up as a national best practice. In running. In some cases, families can be transitions. The site provides a set of
those bills, a bill enabling development this effort, at the direction of the lieu- community and networking organiza-
overwhelmed by the range of informa-
outside Maxwell Air Force Base and an tenant governor, the Alabama Military tion available. So, Heroes Welcome is tions so that families can get plugged in.
extremely timely bill that allows for chil- Stability Foundation sought out experts designed to include a curated set of in-
dren of military members transitioning in the field of military quality of life. formation aimed at providing families Q: Who is the representative for the
to Alabama to use their PCS orders as The foundation selected subject matter with exactly the information they need. North Alabama/Redstone community and
proof of residence to enroll in virtual experts C.C. Gallagher and Jen Hol- Licensure reciprocity is a major issue for how do interested military members con-
school immediately, were enacted. liday to create a site that would make military spouses as they seek to maintain tact them?
Alabama proud. Gallagher is CEO of rewarding careers. In many states, even A: We have more ways to engage with
Q: You recently launched the Heroes Military Quality of Life Consulting and if legislation has been passed to provide this initiative coming soon, but Robert
Welcome Initiative. What is your goal for has been tapped by the U.S. Department reciprocity, implementation is slow or La Branche, executive director of the
this outreach? of Labor, MOAA, AUSA and other na- nonexistent. In fact, the Department of Alabama Military Stability Foundation,
A: As stated previously, Lt. Gov. Ain- tional organizations to develop military Defense’s advice for military spouses in is based in Huntsville and can be reached
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Helicopter pilot carried his fellow Marines to safety
By SKIP VAUGHN transferred to the HMM-363, part of the 3rd larger missions. And for troop inserts, such February, he served as a forward air control-
Rocket editor Marine Air Wing, in Ky Ha. as putting a company of Marines in a field ler with the ground troops for Operation
skip.vaughn@theredstonerocket.com “We did every different type of mission somewhere, they would send the whole Deckhouse VI in the Quang Ngai Province,
there was. We had a rotating schedule,” Col- 14-helicopter squadron or sometimes two south of Chu Lai. He served with Charlie
Bill Collier didn’t think about being rec- lier said. “Everybody just rotated and took squadrons. Company, 1st Battalion of the 4th Marines.
ognized for his 13 months in Vietnam as a his turn doing each job on a rotating basis.” “I made several emergency landings be- Collier returned to HMM-363 and spent
Marine helicopter pilot in 1966-67. The daily missions included administra- cause of engine problems,” Collier said. “We the last three weeks of his tour flying combat
“I didn’t care so much for the medals I re- tive runs, reconnaissance, troop inserts, troop probably left three helicopters out in the field missions out of Da Nang.
ceived,” the Sandpoint, Idaho, resident said. resupply, day medical evacuations and night because of engine problems.” He received a Navy Commendation
“To me the best medal was the smile of a Medevacs. He also spent time aboard the USS Iwo Medal with a combat “V” for valor for his
Marine that I rescued from the field, that I The helicopters would usually go out in Jima from late December 1966 to early Feb- role as a forward air controller in Opera-
helped live another day.” pairs. But they would go out in fours for ruary 1967. Later he was aboard a larger
Collier hauled 600 wounded Marines out ship, the USS Princeton. For two weeks that See Veteran on page 12
of the field in Vietnam from July 1966 until
August 1967. He flew 750 combat hours.
“I was very dedicated to my work, to sup-
port the Marines. I was there for the Marines
in the field,” he said.
He had plenty of challenging flying, day
and night, in the Marines’ H-34 Seahorse
helicopter. The four-man crew included the
pilot, co-pilot, crew chief and gunner.
Collier arrived in Vietnam as a 23-year-
old second lieutenant and got promoted to
first lieutenant. He started as a co-pilot and
then became a helicopter commander and
then the flight leader. Courtesy photo
From July-December 1966, he was with Marine 2nd Lt. Bill Collier stands in
the Helicopter Medium Marine-161, part of front of an H-34 helicopter in Phu Bai,
the 1st Marine Air Wing, in Phu Bai. He was Vietnam, in October 1966.
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Navy Reserve during World War II.
He served in the Marines for four and a
Continued from page 11
half years and left as a captain. Later, at age
tion Deckhouse VI; 23 Air Medals; and a 40, he returned to college and was certified
single mission Air Medal. He reluctantly ac- as a doctor of chiropractic in 1987 by Life
cepted a Purple Heart for a minor injury he Chiropractic College West in San Lorenzo,
received during an enemy attack May 1967 California. Collier flew Huey helicopters in
in Dong Ha. He was asleep in bed when the 1990 and 1991 for contractor Dyncorp for
attack erupted with mortars and rockets and the Army missile testing program at Kwaja-
ground insurgents on the perimeter. “I got a lein in the Marshall Islands in support of the
very minor wound,” he said. “I should not Space and Missile Defense Command.
have gotten the Purple Heart but they gave it “I drove transit buses for Golden Gate
to me anyway.” Transit into and out of San Francisco at
The Sonoma, California, native joined the rush hour every day (from 2000-08),” he Courtesy photo
Marines in February 1964. He was finish- said. “And that was very much like flying he- Marine Capt. Bill Collier flies in front of
ing his fifth semester at Napa Junior College licopters actually, except if I had an accident the Golden Gate Bridge in 1968.
when the Marine recruiter told him about I didn’t die.” Corps League; Popasmoke, an association
the Marine Aviation Cadet program. This At 76 he resides in Idaho with his wife of of Marine Corps helicopter pilots; Disabled
enabled him to get his pilot’s wings and be- 27 years, Carlita. They have a combined four American Veterans, Air America Associa-
come an officer after receiving his associate daughters, one son and 10 grandchildren. tion, Combat Helicopter Pilots Association,
degree in engineering. “I was very impressed Since 2014 Collier has written two books Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association,
with anybody who had been in World War about his military exploits and is working on and the Veterans for Peace. Besides writ- Courtesy photo
II,” he said. “I wanted to serve my country. a third. They were self-published through ing books, he enjoys kayaking, taking long Idaho resident Bill Collier has written
And if there was a war, I wanted to serve just Amazon. “The Adventures of a Helicopter walks and gardening. two books about his military exploits
like my forbearers did.” Pilot, Flying the H-34 in Vietnam for the He has a 70% disability rating from Veter- and is working on a third.
Collierwasthemiddlechildof fivechildren, United States Marine Corps” was published ans Affairs because of post-traumatic stress
three girls and two boys, of Bill and Emma in 2014. His second book, “CIA Superpilot disorder. government about officially recognizing the
Spills the Beans,” came out in 2017. Collier was asked his thoughts about this war or the end of the war or anything like
“I just felt like I had a story that needed to nation’s commemoration of 50 years since that.”
Vietnam revisited be told,” he said. the Vietnam War. Editor’s note: This is the 281st in a series of
Collier belongs to many veterans organi- “I haven’t seen a hint of it (this commemo- articles about Vietnam veterans as the United
Part 281 in series zations. These include the Veterans of For- ration) myself so I had no idea this was hap- States commemorates the 50th anniversary of
eign Wars, the American Legion, Marine pening,”he said. “Nothing officially from the the Vietnam War.
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Dutch aviators receive new Chinook helicopters
Photo by Brandy Cruz
Two CH-47F model Chinook helicopters come in for a landing at Robert Gray Army Airfield July 21. The aircraft are among the 28 Chinooks on order for the Royal
Netherlands Air Force, with four more arriving at Fort Hood, Texas in the coming weeks. Attached to the 166th Aviation Brigade, First Army-Division West, the 302nd
Squadron trains its aviators there.
By BRANDY CRUZ altitudes above 10,000 feet, carry payloads of up to 26,000 pounds, with the ability to
Fort Hood Sentinel editor reach troops in mountainous regions, deliver supplies and complete rescue missions.
The last time the squadron received helicopters was in 1995, when they received
FORT HOOD, Texas – Brand new Chinook helicopters will soon be flying the the CH-47 D-model helicopters. As with any mechanical device, Elsinga said they
Central Texas skies as the Royal Netherlands’ 302nd Squadron received the latest eventually became outdated.
model CH-47 July 21 at Robert Gray Army Airfield. “From a sustainment perspective, we’re going in the right direction because it gives
The CH-47 F-model is outfitted with a Rockwell Collins common avionics archi- us a lot of possibilities,” Maj. Bart Hoekstra, an engineer with the squadron and a
tecture system cockpit. The CAAS is aimed to provide aviators with enhanced situ- member of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, said.
ational awareness through the use of five multi-functional digital displays, including The brand new helicopters were built at the Boeing facility in Ridley Park, Penn-
the BAE Systems digital advanced flight control system with a touchscreen GPS map sylvania, then transported to Redstone Arsenal to undergo some modifications be-
display. fore heading to Fort Hood. Externally, Elsinga said there are slight differences, but
“It’s going to be a little bit fact finding – how to integrate everything,” Maj. Jarin someone would have to be an expert to spot those differences. Right now, the biggest
Elsinga, acting commander of the 302nd Squadron, said about the transition to the difference is the brand new paint job.
new model. “There’s going to be new challenges, but also new possibilities.” “I think it will be nice to see those new airframes on the flight line and in the Texas
The 302nd Squadron, consisting of Dutch soldiers and airmen from the Royal skyline,” Elsinga said. “We’re looking forward to that.”
Netherlands Air Force and Army, is assigned to the 166th Aviation Brigade, First
Army-Division West. Under a formal agreement between the two nations, the Dutch
soldiers and airmen train at Fort Hood to prepare for combat missions.
Elsinga, a member of the Royal Netherlands Army, said the aircraft changeover,
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which has been in the making for about four years, will include a fleet of 28 Chinooks VIRTUAL TECH TALK DELIVERS SPACE SOLAR UPDATE PAGE 14
– six at Fort Hood and 22 in the Netherlands. He added that these are the first air- SAFETY FLIGHT MESSAGES CREDITED WITH SAVING LIVES PAGE 15
frames actually owned by the Dutch government.
The new helicopters are the same models currently used by their American part- ARMY VALUE OF DUTY SETS STANDARDS FOR SUCCESS PAGE 17
ners. Elsinga said, due to the changes to the helicopter mechanics, there will be a SPACE DEFENSE SOLDIERS EARN RECOGNITION PAGE 18
team of instructor pilots coming in to train them how to use the new systems.
The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that has a variety of functions and pur- SPACE ENTERPRISE EMPHASIZES COST MANAGEMENT PAGE 23
poses. Using twin Honeywell T55 turboshaft engines, which allow the CH-47 F to MATERIEL ENTERPRISE CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 PAGE 24
fly up to 170 knots (196 mph, 315 kilometers per hour), the helicopter can arrive at a POINDEXTER LEADS STRATEGIC TEST OPERATIONS CENTER PAGE 26
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Virtual tech talk delivers space solar update
By NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center The Tech Talk series is presented by the Chief Technologist’s Office at Marshall
Space Flight Center.
John Mankins, president of Artemis Innovation Management Solutions in Santa
Maria, California, presented a virtual Tech Talk on space solar power July 23.
Mankins discussed past and present activities around the use and development
of space solar power systems, as well as future directions for using solar power in
space. He also discussed concepts for systems and technologies for wireless power
transmission and space solar power, along with some of the emerging technologies
and markets.
Before joining the private sector, Mankins worked for 25 years at NASA’s Jet Pro-
pulsion Laboratory, where he helped advance multiple NASA research and develop-
ment programs. Among his accomplishments at NASA was the advancement of the
agency’s Technology Readiness Level scale for technology assessment.
Courtesy graphic
John Mankins’ presentation highlights potential future sites for space solar
power technology.
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