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The spider building: A not-so-spooky look into Peterson’s History
Vol. 61 No. 5
By Philip Carter 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen stationed at Peterson Air Force Base before 2010 might remember an odd shaped building right across the street from the 21st Space Wing, now just an empty lot. Because of building 880’s unusual shape, it was nicknamed the spider building. This year is the 75th anniversary of Peterson AFB and building 880 was here for most of it, housing a variety of tenants with quite a few unique missions from 1942 until 2010. Building 880 was part of the initial building of the base in 1942 and was completed in 1943. The spider building was built for a very specialized unit called the 6th Photographic Squadron. This squadron used aerial photography to produce accurate charts and detailed maps of uncharted areas for the military. Some included maps of landing beaches and areas held by enemy forces during World War II. See History page 12
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Building 880 housed the 6th Photographic Squadron when it was newly completed in 1942.
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Hiring Freeze: How does this affect Team Pete By Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order mandating a hiring freeze for all federal civilian positions, with a few exceptions, for any position vacant as of 12 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2017. Currently there are 2,658 Appropriated Fund and 324 Nonappropriated Fund civilians working on Peterson Air Force Base. Further guidance came out stating that any candidate who received a firm job offer by 12 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2017, could still proceed with their appointment to federal service as long as the effective date is before Feb. 22, 2017. Peterson AFB is still awaiting Air Force guidance on how to proceed. There is still uncertainty concerning the effects this will have on the 21st Space Wing and Team Pete, said Sharon Rae Bowman, 21st Force Support Squadron affirmative employment chief.
“Our policy is to continue with business as usual, that is, forwarding personnel actions as we receive them until we are told not to,” said Bowman. “Although we are aware that Air Force Personnel Center is on a strategic pause, we want to stay ahead of the game and ensure our vacancies are identified and ready for filling as soon as possible.” In accordance with the executive order, the Office of Management and Budget director, in consultation with the Office of Personnel director, will recommend a long term plan to reduce the size of the Federal Government’s workforce through attrition within 90 days of the date of the order and the hiring freeze shall expire upon implementation of the OMB plan. This indicates the hiring freeze will be in effect for a minimum of 90 days. “As we have seen in the past with other hiring freeze orders, as well as manpower reductions, our team of professionals on Peterson AFB will ensure the mission gets accomplished regardless of any obstacles,” said Bowman.
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Taking care of families
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — As members of the United States Air Force, the world’s greatest Air Force, we all have many opportunities to celebrate great successes, promotions, significant achievements, awards, and other wonderful accomplishments that often times culminate in careers that end in retirement. Not one of these previously listed milestones is celebrated without taking the time to recognize the support, sacrifice, and love that we all receive from our families. Family members are not just dependents, but are a critical part of the Air Force family, and play a vital role in the Air Force mission. It is important for all Airmen to take time to care for our “live-in” support systems. We do this by taking care of our families. The support of our families, friends, loved ones, and significant others directly affects the success of every Airman, and as a result
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By Tech. Sgt. Joshua P. Barnes 21st Space Wing Plans and Programs is a contribution to the overall success of the Air Force mission. So how do we take care of our families? We take care of our families by ensuring they are taken care of completely. Not just taking care of financial needs, or medical and insurance needs, but also taking care of personal needs such as love, attention, quality time, affection and interaction needs. Studies have shown that children make a
direct correlation between how loved they feel as a result of how much time is spent with them by their parents. So in essence, the more time a parent spends with their children, the more loved their children feel. In the military, the greatest demand on a service member is the demand for their time. As a result, spouses and children feel loved less, or even unloved because their service member is unable to spend time in abundance with them. The best way to mitigate the effects of the demands on a service member’s time is to be purposeful and intentional about making the most of the time they do have with their loved ones. As often as possible plan date nights with your spouse, read stories to your children every night before bed, and try to be as consistent as possible in routines with friends and family that let them know how much they are valued in your life.
Finding the balance between family time and on-duty time is vitally important. One of the common reminders, often times shared with junior ranking subordinates, is that a service member with a family needs to correctly prioritize time, responsibilities, and career aspirations. The old adage says that the Air Force will continue to exist long after a service member separates, or retires. The question remains whether or not the service member’s family will still be with them at the end of their time in service. In order to ensure the desired outcome at the end of an honorable career, a service member has to find the correct balance of time spent on the mission, and time spent with their family. This is how service members take care of their families, and why taking care of family members is so vitally important!
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Peterson proactive, supporting new moms By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Breastfeeding moms will soon have a place of their own when a nursing room is opened in the Mission Support building on Peterson Air Force Base by the end of January. The room is being created based upon need and in accordance with Air Force Instruction 44-102. It is furnished with pertinent items, has curtains for privacy and is available whenever the building is open. The project stems from an interaction between a civilian employee and Carmen Ryan, Key Spouse mentor, following a commander’s call. “She said she saw a woman breastfeeding in the restroom,” Ryan said. “A lot of moms go to the Child Development Center and nurse at lunch,” added Capt. Neelie Ylagan, 21st Medical Group pediatrics flight chief. The civilian suggested creating a space better suited for nursing mothers. Once the idea was presented to the 21st Force Support Squadron, it gained momentum said Ryan. Ryan said the squadron sacrificed space across from the 21st FSS offices, room 1220, matching the needs for the room. The room has a closet and a refrigerator for storage, and an interior window, chairs with arms, and small table for comfort. Homey décor and curtains to section off the room for additional privacy complete the area. “It’s more for pumping (milk) than breastfeeding,” Ryan said. “It’s open to employees, visitors — anyone really.” A similar room has been available in the Air Force Space Command Headquarters building on Peterson AFB for about five years, said Clayton LaPointe, facilities manager. “It’s rare that someone in the building is not lactating, at least one and sometime up to three individuals,” LaPointe said. “Some individuals during late term also use the room to rest and get a feel for it before they start using it.” The Centers for Disease Control reports mothers are the fastest growing segment of the American labor force. About 70 percent of employed mothers with children younger than 3 years are full-time employees. A third of the mothers return to work within three months of giving birth and the remaining two-thirds return within six months. These figures demonstrate the group’s significance.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Staff Sgt. Jillian Novak, 21st Comptroller Squadron and expectant mother, chats with Tonya Bonner, left, 21st Space Wing chief of civilian personnel, and Carmen Ryan, Key Spouse mentor, in the new mother’s room of the Mission Support Squadron building on Peterson Air Force Base, Feb. 1, 2017. Bonner and Ryan started the process of creating the space for nursing mothers to use in comfort and privacy. The CDC also cites several studies indicating lactation support in the workplace benefits families and employers. Better productivity and staff loyalty, decreased absenteeism, health care costs and employee turnover are all benefits. Ylagan said American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines play a role in creating the nursing space. The AAP says choosing to breastfeed should be considered an investment in the overall health of an infant, rather than a lifestyle choice and recommends breastfeeding for the first 12 months of life. Similar information is found in the “Breastfeeding and Breast Pumping” section of AFI 44. The Air Force Medical Service recognizes a number of benefits to breastfeeding recommending supervisors of nursing Airmen arrange work schedules allowing 15-30 minutes every 3-4 hours to
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pump breast milk in appropriate areas. Restrooms are not considered appropriate areas. “It is very refreshing to see the joint forces taking huge strides and to make accommodations for Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen to incorporate pumping into their daily work routine,” Ylagan said. “Understanding the long term implications breastfeeding can have on both maternal and infant health will also protect the impact on the mission.” The experts agree nursing facilities are positive for Airmen families, and adding one on Peterson AFB is a demonstration of Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander’s interest in promoting family. Providing a space for mothers to nurse and pump is an investment in Team Pete Airmen.
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COP’S CORNER August 2017
By Katherine Hammer 21st Security Forces Squadron
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Traffic – During December, the 21st Security Forces Squadron, along with facility parking wardens issued 95 traffic citations. Excessive speed as well as registration and driver’s licenses infractions comprised the majority of the citations. Blotter – Security Forces responded to about 133 calls for service during December. A summary of the blotter’s calls for service is below. The purpose is to deliver a chronological listing of Security Forces responses on Peterson AFB. Certain responses which may compromise law enforcement sensitive information are not included. The information contained in the blotter is not indicative of crime trends, nor does it target service members, their dependents, or any other individual: Dec. 1 0756 PATROL RESPONSE 0756 PATROL RESPONSE 0703 LARCENY 0936 INMATE ESCORT 0924 PATROL RESPONSE 0920 DRUGS, USE/POSSESSION 0816 PATROL RESPONSE 0214 MEDICAL RESPONSE Dec. 2 0208 ASSAULT 1618 PATROL RESPONSE 1945 WANTS/WARRANTS 1747 PATROL RESPONSE 0847 DOMESTIC RESPONSE 0850 PATROL RESPONSE 1040 PATROL RESPONSE 0317 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 3 0357 PATROL RESPONSE 1033 LARCENY 1609 MEDICAL RESPONSE 1026 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 4 1754 ALCOHOL-RELATED RESPONSE 1500 MEDICAL RESPONSE 0318 PATROL RESPONSE 0009 A L C OHOL -R E L AT E D RESPONSE Dec. 5 1049 PATROL RESPONSE 0449 PATROL RESPONSE 0826 PATROL RESPONSE 1248 WANTS/WARRANTS 1317 PATROL RESPONSE 1810 WELFARE CHECK 1706 PATROL RESPONSE 0537 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 6 0716 PATROL RESPONSE 1706 MEDICAL RESPONSE 2354 PATROL RESPONSE
0859 PATROL RESPONSE 0929 MEDICAL RESPONSE 0946 MEDICAL RESPONSE 1334 PATROL RESPONSE 1642 MEDICAL RESPONSE
Dec. 7 1422 PATROL RESPONSE 2013 PATROL RESPONSE 0750 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 8 1941 PATROL RESPONSE 0043 PATROL RESPONSE 0603 PATROL RESPONSE 0915 INMATE ESCORT 1350 WANTS/WARRANTS 1220 PATROL RESPONSE 1828 MEDICAL RESPONSE 1619 LARCENY 1537 911 HANG UP 1448 PATROL RESPONSE 1144 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 9 0717 PATROL RESPONSE 2251 PATROL RESPONSE 0802 PATROL RESPONSE 1815 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 10 2350 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 12 1552 TRAFFIC COMPLAINT 1800 PATROL RESPONSE 0811 PATROL RESPONSE 0808 PATROL RESPONSE 0656 MINOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1337 PATROL RESPONSE 1003 MINOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1431 PATROL RESPONSE 0809 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 14 0643 PATROL RESPONSE 1411 PATROL RESPONSE 1730 MEDICAL RESPONSE 1337 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 0901 MEDICAL RESPONSE 2014 PATROL RESPONSE 1500 LARCENY Dec. 15 1423 PATROL RESPONSE 1525 SMELL OF GAS 1348 MEDICAL RESPONSE 0940 INMATE ESCORT 0902 PATROL RESPONSE 2043 PATROL RESPONSE 0300 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 16 0850 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 17 0241 BREAKING AND ENTERING Dec. 18 0103 WELFARE CHECK 1806 LARCENY 0235 PATROL RESPONSE
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Dec. 19 1046 MINOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 0917 PATROL RESPONSE 1516 WEAPON VIOLATION 1643 MEDICAL RESPONSE 1716 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 20 0427 INMATE ESCORT 1112 PATROL RESPONSE 1217 MEDICAL RESPONSE 1223 PATROL RESPONSE 1026 DRUGS, USE/POSSESSION 0924 PATROL RESPONSE 0856 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 21 0925 MEDICAL RESPONSE 0236 PATROL RESPONSE 0857 PATROL RESPONSE 1300 LARCENY 0545 INMATE ESCORT Dec. 22 0706 INMATE ESCORT 0757 MINOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 0826 PATROL RESPONSE 1228 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 1228 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 2048 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 23 0614 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 24 1410 LOST/FOUND PROPERTY 2020 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 1200 MEDICAL RESPONSE Dec. 25 0557 PATROL RESPONSE 2140 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 26 0940 PATROL RESPONSE 1208 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 27 1240 PATROL RESPONSE 1445 MEDICAL RESPONSE 0619 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 28 0731 PATROL RESPONSE 0930 PATROL RESPONSE 1132 MINOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT 1610 PATROL RESPONSE 1750 MEDICAL RESPONSE Dec. 29 1318 911 HANG UP 0900 PATROL RESPONSE 1500 MEDICAL RESPONSE Dec. 30 0054 PATROL RESPONSE 0956 PATROL RESPONSE 1706 PATROL RESPONSE Dec. 31 1222 DRUGS, USE/POSSESSION
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No excuses! (Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron, services journeyman, writes the work out of the day on the board in the Functional Fitness room at the Peterson Airforce Base Fitness Center, Jan. 26, 2017. The work outs vary from day to day but they’re always sure to be a challenging work out. (Right) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior Airman Keshia Corpuz, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness assessment manager, works out during a Functional Fitness class at the Peterson Air Force Base Fitness Center, Jan. 26, 2017. The Functional Fitness class is a high intensity workout designed to emphasize cardio and strength training for an all-around athlete. (U.S. Air Force photos by Steve Kotecki)
By Steve Kotecki 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Have you already given up on your New Year’s resolution to get fit in 2017? It can be hard to keep up with those goals, especially over a whole year. There are two new classes at the Peterson Air Force Base Fitness Center that should get anyone excited about working out, being fit and maintaining their resolutions. The first class is Functional Fitness. The class, which began in September, utilizes high intensity circuit training. The instructors for the class are all Crossfit Level 1 certified. Classes are given several times a week, with the introductory classes given on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 a.m. Functional Fitness is designed to be a total body workout aimed at athletic fitness. The exercises use cardio training combined with weight lifting to try to achieve maximum results. The workouts are intense and demanding on the body.
“Good form is the key to everything you do,” said Senior Airman Garth Salmon, 21st Force Support Squadron, personal trainer. “Maintaining good form is important to making sure you reduce injury as well as maximize your effort for the results that you want.” Besides the introductory classes, there are also intermediate and advanced classes offered on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. These classes aren’t meant to dissuade beginners because the trainers will work with anyone of any skill level. “Being there and acting as a spotter is very important. It’s important to correct any mistakes in form that someone might have before it becomes a bad habit,” said Salmon. Once someone has become familiar with the exercises and movements, they don’t have to attend a scheduled class. The Function Fitness room is open during normal business hours at the Fitness Center and can be used by anyone. Besides the Functional Fitness class, there’s also a new class called Total Body Sculpting being offered at 5-6 p.m., starting Feb 1. Total Body Sculpting is a class designed by Salmon to T:9.5”toned,” he said. “get just a little bit more than
“It’s not about being huge,” Salmon said, “it’s about getting your body ready for summer, getting that beach body you want to show off.” The class uses weights, strength training and traditional movements to achieve the tone with Salmon there to give tips and instruction when needed. Both classes, while different, are great ways to get in shape and vary up the exercises so they don’t become repetitive. “By changing up the routine, it keeps it interesting. Otherwise it gets boring and won’t motivate people to work their hardest,” said Salmon. “The difference between the two classes might be that Functional Fitness is aimed to increase strength and athleticism through high impact training and Total Body Sculpting is to tone the body through a steady workout that’s a little slower and more focused,” Salmon added. No matter which class you take, you’ll be sure to get the workout you need to maintain those New Year’s reservations. For more information and to sign up for classes, stop by the front desk at the fitness center or call 556-4462.
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February events mark African American Heritage Month By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Organized efforts to promote awareness of African-Americans’ contributions to society have been taking place since the mid-1920s. The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History began the focus and in February of 1926 the organization celebrated the first Negro History Week. The month of February was chosen to honor President Abraham Lincoln’s role in abolishing slavery, said Staff Sgt. Jojuan Green, leader of the Black History Month committee at Peterson Air Force Base. February is Lincoln’s birth month. In 1976, the week was expanded to an entire month and to this day every President since Gerald Ford has issued a proclamation in honor of this special time. Now it is referred to as Black History Month or National African American History Month. “Black history is world history,” Green said. “A lot of times people don’t see the contribution made by black people. Some of the greatest military minds, like Hannibal, were black.” Air Force history is filled with notable black leaders. For example, C. Alfred “Chief” Anderson — The Father of Black Aviation — was the first ground commander and chief instructor for the famed Tuskegee Airman, beginning in 1941. He in turn trained Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, first African-American general officer in the U.S. Air Force, and Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James who was the first AfricanAmerican to become a four-star general. James also served as commander of NORAD/NORTHCOM. The Black Heritage Month theme for 2017 is “Hidden Figures,” Green said. It is taken from the title of a feature film about the contribution of a team of African-American women who provided NASA with mathematical data crucial to its first successful space missions. The theme signifies the
In 1976, the week was expanded to an entire month and to this day every President since Gerald Ford has issued a proclamation in honor of this special time. many black Americans who contribute and do not receive the major recognition of more famous people like inventor George Washington Carver. Green said the committee received a lot of good feedback after last year’s Black History Month events and it is being put to good use in planning this year’s events. He credits a diverse committee for putting together what they think will be a great celebration month. The month will include a special viewing of the movie “Hidden Figures.” The movie will be shown at 1:30 p.m., Feb. 2 at the Cinemark Carefree Imax Theater. A special rate of $5.86 per person has been arranged by the committee. Storytelling sessions, featuring people reading stories to children about black history topics, will take place in the Child Development Center on Paine Street. Readings for preschool age children will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during February for 10-15 minutes and for toddler age children on Tuesday or Thursday for 10
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minutes. The readings take place between 9-10:30 a.m. for both age groups. A Black History Month 5K run will take place in conjunction with the regular Wing Warfit on Feb. 22, then a luncheon will be held 11 a.m. Feb. 28, at the Atrium in The Mission Support Group building to wrap up the month’s events, Green said. The luncheon will feature a soul food lunch catered by London Soul Food, singing, spoken word poetry and dancing. The committee is still seeking people to perform at the event and those interested should contact Green. Nationally there are many events taking place to honor the contributions of black Americans. According to the African American History Month website, a number of entities including the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum have joined together to honor the generations of African Americans who battled adversity to gain full citizenship in American society.
Information about Black History Month on the Web:
African American History Month: http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/ Smithsonian Institution: http://www.si.edu/events/ heritagemonth History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics/ black-history/black-history-month For more information about Black History Month events on Peterson Air Force Base contact Staff Sgt. Jojuan Green at (719) 556-2993. For storytellers at the CDC contact Capt. Celeste Oliver (text message or voice mail) 850-621-4995.
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BASE BR IEFS Black History Month Celebration
There will be a Black History Month extravaganza from 12:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 11 at the Southeast Family YMCA, 2190 Jetwing Dr. Activities include vendors, entertainment, raffles and food sales. Admission is free.
Peterson AFB Tax Center
Airmen can schedule appointments between Feb. 1 — April 13 for tax assistance. During appointment times, there will also be two kiosks open for individuals to prepare taxes on their own. There will be a trained volunteer available to answer any questions they may have. The Tax Center will only be servicing E-5 and below, retirees with a taxable income of $64,000 or less, and cannot do taxes involving personal businesses (except childcare). For questions, to reserve a kiosk or schedule an appointment, call 719-556-9248.
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chapel are expected to take several months. For information, call 719-556-4442.
Training Center (building 1425) on Peterson Air Force Base. The first portion is a practical training the basics of avoiding a weapon, how to use small spaces to your advantage, how to disarm a pistol and how to take down an active shooter. The second portion will incorporate realistic scenarios utilizing office space to solidify techniques. For more information or to RSVP, call 575-680-0805. Space is limited.
Peterson Community Dinner
The Peterson Chapel hosts the Peterson Community Dinner from 5 — 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. For information contact the chapel at 556-4442.
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A2D2 is a volunteer organization designed to keep the Colorado Springs community safe and prevent DUIs by providing free rides home to anyone who lives or works on Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever or Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. Hours of operation are 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and nights before holidays and Air Force Space Command family days. Call 719-552-2233 (AADD) for a ride during those hours. For information, email airmenagainst.dd@us.af.mil
Scholarships
The Scholarships for Military Children Program awards at least one $2,000 scholarship at each commissary with qualified applicants. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 17. For more information, call Scholarship Managers at 856-616-9311 or email militaryscholar@ scholarshipmanagers.com.
Retiree Luncheon
The Military Retiree Activities office holds its monthly council meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206. The guest speaker for February 9, 2017 will be Clint Evans with his companion dog “Leo”.
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The Society of Military Widows is open to all military widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouses’ rank. The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Call 597-0492 or 591-9523 for information.
The Peterson Ultimate Frisbee Club plays games regularly, usually twice a week during lunch, and is always looking for more participants. In addition to the fun, Ultimate is an excellent cardio workout. Games easily integrate all skill and fitness levels, so come check it out. For details, contact Tom Eklund at 556-3726 or thomas.eklund.ctr@us.af.mil.
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Building wing from ground up: 302nd AW’s founding maintenance chief retires after decades of service By Daniel Butterfield 302nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 302nd Airlift Wing lost another founding member this month when Chief Master Sgt. Mike Sanchez, maintenance operations superintendent, retired after 37 years of service, with 33 spent as an Air Reserve Technician at Peterson. Sanchez first arrived here in 1984, assigned to the 901st Tactical Airlift Group, which would transition to the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing a year later. At that time, there were eight C-130B model aircraft assigned to the 901st TAG, but there were no hangars and the ramp was asphalt. Sanchez has seen a multitude of changes during his tenure including the wing’s aircraft inventory which went from eight primary aircraft assigned, to 16 to 12 and now back to eight. He’s seen the transition from C-130B aircraft to E model and current H3 models. He was part of the group to take possession of new C-130H3 aircraft off Lockheed Martin’s assembly line in 1994. He was here when the wing took on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System mission in 1993, as well as seeing the transition of the USFS MAFFS going from the legacy units to the second generation or MAFFS II module. “I’ve always enjoyed coming to work every day. I have literally seen this wing being built from the ground up,” said Sanchez. “After becoming a Wing in 1985, we ‘plussed’ up to 16 aircraft, built new hangars, buildings and poured a concrete ramp.” Sanchez got a job right out of high school with E Systems, building 747 autopilot systems. Then layoffs occurred and he found himself out of work. Looking for a little more stability he joined the Air Force. After four years of Active Duty service he submitted his reenlistment paperwork. Then he heard about a Reserve unit standing up in Colorado Springs, Colo. and chief thought “Well, this is home.” So he pulled back his paperwork, took a two-week vacation between jobs and found himself at Peterson AFB. He’s been here serving as an ART ever since. One thing Sanchez says he will miss is the people and the relationships he has built in the Reserve wing over the past three decades. “There are so many memories over the past 33 years.” Sanchez credits the working relationship between maintenance and operations as one of the reasons the working environment is so good here.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Chief Master Sgt. Mike Sanchez, pictured as a senior master sergeant above, assists with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System operations during wildland fire fighting activity here in 2002. Sanchez retired in January 2017 after serving 33 years with the Air Force Reserve at Peterson with the 302nd Airlift Wing and 901st Tactical Airlift Group. “The working relationship between maintenance and operations, bar none, probably the best within 22nd Air Force,” said Sanchez. “We really have a good working relationship with those guys. We’re just a tight family. The operators know what kind of aircraft they are getting from maintenance. We don’t take shortcuts. We make sure they have a safe airplane to fly. The 302nd Airlift Wing is the premiere airlift wing within 22nd Air Force. Everybody wanted to come to Colorado.” “While I am sad that Chief Sanchez will no longer be physically present on a day-to-day basis, his fingerprints will be all over the 302d for years to come,” said Col. Jeff Higgins, 302nd Maintenance Group commander. “There is an old expression that says there are no irreplaceable people; however, I might say he is the exception to that norm. He
has left an indelible impression and this wing would not be the organization that it is without his efforts.” Sanchez is not sure what his future holds now that he is retired, but a large part of daily life will be different from here on out. His only goal is to “enjoy life.” “I have seen a lot of folks come and go, gone through some tragic times with the loss of SUMIT 38 in May 1995. I’ve enjoyed some good times working alongside some great people. I would hope that I have had some impact on this wing’s success over the past 33 years. As I go out the gate one last time as a retired member of this fantastic Wing, I will cherish the fond memories I have had. Thank you all for your support and friendship and I wish you all the best as you continue your Air Force careers,” said Sanchez.
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Escorting visitors? REAL ID matters! 21st Security Force Squadron
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — On August 15, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security implemented portions of the Real ID Act that may significantly impact you or your visitors who are requesting unescorted entry onto Peterson AFB. Driver’s licenses from the following states/ territories will no longer be considered valid as a sole-source form of identification for federal installations and facilities: • American Samoa
• Minnesota • Missouri • Washington • Maine • Montana Holders of the Enhanced Driver’s License from Minnesota and Washington will not be affected. If you are unsure if you have an EDL, contact the issuing agency to verify. Individuals with licenses from Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Utah, and Vermont are valid unless they have a statement printed on the face of the ID stating “Not for Federal
Identification” or “Federal Limits Apply”. If a person is in possession of an invalid ID and does not have a current federally issued credential, they must be either escorted onto the installation by a person with a federally issued credential or they must present one of the following in conjunction with a driver’s license to gain unescorted entry on to Peterson AFB: • United States Passport • Permanent Resident Card/Alien Registration Card (Form I-551) • Foreign Passport with (I-551) stamp
• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Legacy Card • Untied State Coast Guard New Merchant Mariner Credential • United States Social Security Card • Original Birth Certificate • Certification of Birth Abroad (issued by the Department of State) • United States Citizen ID Card (Form I-197) • Foreign Military or Host Nation Governmet ID Credentials
Department of Defense announces changes to procedures and policy for reduction in force in the civilian workforce By U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This month, the Department of Defense released the policy and procedure changes for reduction in force (RIF) for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service. The changes are required per section 1101 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016 (P.L. 114-92), as codified in 1597(f) of Title 10, United States Code. The law requires that when RIF is necessary, the determination of employee separations shall be made primarily on the basis of performance. The DoD civilian workforce is one of the department’s most important assets. However, there are times when the department must make difficult decisions that impact our civilians, and in doing so, it is imperative these decisions result in our continued ability to seamlessly execute our national security mission. When circumstances necessitate
a RIF, the department must ensure we are retaining our highest performing employees. The department will continue to consider every reasonable action to mitigate the size of reductions, including the use of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority or Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, hiring freezes, termination of temporary appointments, and any other pre-RIF placement options. In order to comply with the law, the department has reprioritized the “order of retention” as implemented by Office of Personnel Management in government-wide regulations, by placing performance as the primary retention factor. This is a substantial change for DoD from existing, government-wide provisions. The current, governmentwide RIF retention factors are: tenure, veteran’s preference, length of service, and performance, in descending order. Under the new procedures, employees shall be ranked on a retention register based on periods of assessed performance, followed by the retention factors of: performance rating of record, tenure group, performance average score,
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4th MRS: Setting standards for smooth operation By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Though it is not well known, the 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron on Peterson Air Force Base impacts what and how things are done in all career fields throughout the Air Force. The 4th MRS is one of three Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency squadrons and is a tenant unit on Peterson AFB. The particular mission of the squadron is to quantify total force manpower requirements for the Air Force. Additionally they conduct short-notice, high visibility, special manpower studies as directed by AFMAA Headquarters. In simpler terms, the squadron makes sure everyone has the human capital needed to accomplish their mission, said Lt. Col. Meghan Szwarc, 4th MRS commander. “Our job is to build statistical equations that define Future Years Defense Program requirements for an enterprise that is defendable at the Air Force and Office of the Secretary of Defense levels,” added Brian Kucharski, 4th MRS technical advisor. To develop manpower standards, the manpower analysts from the squadron consider what tasks and responsibilities are carried out within a particular career field. “We right-size a career field so they have the appropriate manning to do their job,” said Master Sgt. Darrell Myers, 4th MRS NCO in charge of bravo flight. Determining standards and manning requirements involves a precise process, Myers said. It is a methodical approach including familiarization visits and developing a draft copy of process oriented descriptions that will become standard work documents for a career field. Typically one subject matter expert from each Air Force major command and Headquarters Air Force functional managers are included to determine how job functions are performed. For each career field being studied, Myers said a two week workshop is conducted, one week dealing with the current state of the field and one as it will become. Following the workshop is an implementation period and then finally, the standard work document is created. From beginning to end, determining manpower standards
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Master Sgt. Darrell Myers, 4th Manpower Requirements Squadron NCO in charge of B flight, explains process flow in the squadron’s training room on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 23, 2017. takes several months, more or less depending upon the career field and other factors. “I don’t think people know how much analysis goes into building a standard,” Szwarc said. The squadron can have between 25-30 separate studies taking place at any one time, she said. Currently they are working on 29 studies and they are not limited to the Air Force. Szwarc’s team also conducts studies for entities like U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Northern Command. The MRS team can also provide advice, outside of determining manpower needs, about making processes run more smoothly.
“People don’t realize we can do process improvement (consultations),” said Kucharski. “We can show them how to do things better with the resources they have.” Szwarc said the squadron can provide various types of analysis to help optimize work functions. “Our job is not to cut authorizations, but to help find efficiencies in a career field to help them most efficiently execute their mission,” Myers said. Through analysis and working on details behind the scenes, the 4th MRS helps assure that the Air Force keeps running smoothly and Airmen can ably complete their mission.
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The mission of the 6th PS had a large impact. Just prior to their move to Colorado Springs, they produced the maps for the Jimmy Doolittle Raid on Tokyo. After the war, the city of Colorado Springs took back control of the base and building 880 was leased to a local chicken farmer. They may have also raised turkeys because for a long time people referred to it as the turkey farm, according to documents obtained from David “Doc” Bullock, 21st Space Wing historian. “Peterson Field became pretty active again in 1951 when Ent Air Force Base was activated,” said Jeffrey Nash, Peterson Air and Space Museum assistant director. “When the (Army) Air Defense Command was stood up, Peterson became a support field to Ent AFB.” Peterson again took control of building 880 and converted it into a dormitory for the ARADOM’s personnel and it remained a dormitory until the early 1970s. Civil engineering used the building for a short time, and then it was turned over to Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and non-appropriated funds. Security forces was given a wing of the building to use as a correctional custody facility for Airman who got themselves in trouble or maybe were just having a tough time adapting to the military. In more recent years, the building started to be used by many different organizations, including: • Canadian forces • 21st Services • Army and Air Force Exchange Service • Social Actions • Child Development Center • Base Package Liquor Store. Building 880 was torn down in 2010, but from the 6th PS, a turkey farm, and the child development center, this little building had quite an impact on the mission at Peterson AFB. Editor’s Note: This the first in a series about Peterson Air Force Base’s history in regards to the celebration of its 75th anniversary.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The emblem of the 6th Photographic Squadron sits in a display case at the Peterson Air and Space Museum, Jan. 26, 2017. Nicky the Owl was the mascot for the squadron and is shown here standing on top of the globe.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A model of an F-5A Lightning hangs from the ceiling at the Peterson Air and Space Museum, Jan. 27, 2017. The F-5A Lightning allowed photographers to take aerial photos for the 6th Photographic Squadron.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A schematic of Bu shows why it was nicknamed the spider building.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — An actual F-5A Lightning used to be displayed at the Peterson Air and Space Museum. The F-5A Lightning allowed photographers to take aerial photos of uncharted terrain so that the 6th Photographic Squadron could make maps from them.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Officers from Uruguay, Chile, and the U then the commander of the 6th Photographic Squadron.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The original location of the spider building is now a vacant field at Ent Avenue and Suffolk Street on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan.30, 2017. Building 880 was torn down in 2010.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Soldiers from the 6th Photographic Squadron use specialized equipment to build maps for the military.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Various items from the 6th Photographic Squadron are displayed at the Peterson Air and Space Museum, Jan. 26, 2017. The 6th PS was stationed here in during part of WWII.
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VALENTINE DINNER AT THE ARAGON The Aragon will host a special Valentine Dinner from 5-7 p.m. The complete menu and prices are on www.21fss.com.
FEBRUARY RECREATION AND LEISURE EVENTS SUPER BOWL CELEBRATION
Yes! Super Bowl LI (51) is this Sunday, February 5, and The Club has s pretty super celebration planned. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the tailgate party starts at 2 p.m. There’ll be lots of good food: Fried chicken, Texas steak fingers, a mashed potato bar with toppings, green chili, Texas red chili, mixed salad greens with dressing, jalapeno cornbread, buffalo meatballs, and a nacho bar consisting of borracho nacho chips, warm salsa roja, queso blanco, and a fresh veggie tray. At halftime, if you’re still hungry, we’ll roll out our junk food buffet! Plus, we’ll have drink specials and product samplings throughout the game! Watch the game in the Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill or in the Main Lounge on any one of our 17 big screen TVs. Admission is $12 for Club members, $15 for non-members. Or, if you prefer to watch the game at home, enjoy our Super Bowl Special of 50 chicken wings cooked and served in your choice of sauce — buffalo, BBQ, fire or sesame — just $17.95. Add a small veggie tray — carrot and celery sticks and broccoli and cauliflower bites served with ranch dressing — for just $4.95. You MUST pre-order this Super Bowl Special by Thursday, Feb. 2, by calling our Catering office at 719-574-4100. You can pick it up here between 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. For pizza lovers, we have a Super Bowl Pizza Special featuring a large 16-inch three-topping pizza for just $10. Best of all, we deliver on base! To order your pizza on Sunday, call 719-574-8863.
VALENTINE DINNER AT THE ARAGON
The Aragon will host a special Valentine Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Entrees include Grilled Salmon with Citrus Butter, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and Teriyaki Steak. Serve with your choice of salad or soup for the first course and cheesecake, parfait or lava cake for the dessert course. The complete menu and prices are on www.21fss.com. •• Reservations are taken for 30-minute blocks: 5-5:30, 5:30-6, 6-6:30, 6:30-7 p.m. While reservations are not required, Aragon staff recommends making a reservation for your desire time because seating is limited to 20 persons per each 30-minute block. •• To make your reservation, call 719-556-4723 or send an email to 21fss.aragon.dining@us.af.mil. When you make your reservation, let them know your name, the number of people in your party and what each will order for each of the three courses.
VALENTINE EVENTS
•• Feb. 2 — The Five Love Languages, 2-3:30 p.m., A&FRC, register at 719-556-9264. •• Feb. 4 — Ski & Soak, ski/snowboard at Monarch Mountain and then enjoy a soothing, steamy soak at the renowned Mount Princeton Hot Springs. Call Outdoor Rec, 719556-4867, Option 1. •• Feb. 9 — Valentine Dinner at the Aragon, 5-7 p.m., 719556-4723. (See above for details.) •• Feb. 10-12 — Ouray Ice Climbing Trip, Outdoor Rec, 719-556-4867, Option 1. •• Feb. 14 — Free rose to the first 50 ladies to visit the Bowling Center 11 a.m.-2 p.m. •• Feb. 14 — Valentine Day Lunch Buffet, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
at The Club, 719-556-4181. •• March 10-12 — Aspen-Snowmass Ski & Stay Weekend, Outdoor Rec, 719-556-4867, Option 1.
12th ANNUAL HOMEBREW FEST
The Club’s 12th Annual Homebrew Fest is quite a popular event that not only highlights the creativity and craft of home brewers but also shows off some new regional and national microbrews. The event is scheduled for 5:30-10 p.m. Friday, February 17, at The Club. For those entering their finely crafted home-made suds into the competition, this year’s homebrew categories are all BJCP categories, and prizes will be awarded in each. Enjoy great food, listen to awesome live music by the award-winning WireWood Station, and sample fantastic suds. Admission is $15 for Club members, $20 for nonmembers. For more information, call 719-574-4100.
GIs of COMEDY: WARM UP WITH COMEDY TOUR
Enjoy lots of laughs and good humor at a free comedy show featuring stand-up comics Key Lewis (US Navy), Jose Sarduy (US Air Force), and Thom Tran (US Army) — all veterans — at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Colorado Pizza & Sports Grill, located inside The Club, Bldg. 1013. Enjoy our food and drink specials, including our popular 50-cent boneless chicken wings. There will be a full food and drink menu available. Due to adult situational material, please, no persons under age 18 admitted. For more information, call The Club at 719-574-4100.
POLAR BEAR GOLF SERIES
There are just a few tournaments left in the Polar Bear Golf Series, created for devoted, hearty golfers who lament putting away their clubs for the winter. Enjoy the game with us on these select Saturdays: February 11, February 25 and March 11. The playoff will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 25. Each individual event will begin at 9:30 a.m. Entry for each is $20, with additional green fees and carts as required. All the entry fee monies will be paid out in prize gift certificates. Weather note: If the course is covered in snow or a heavy frost, the course will not be open for play. However, if the course is open for play, the Polar Bear Golf Series events are on as scheduled. Bundle up! For details and to sign up, call the Silver Spruce Golf Course pro shop at 719-556-7414.
ADVENTURES GALORE with OUTDOOR RECREATION — 719-556-4867, Option 1
All costs are per person. Sign up at least 48 hours in advance — or sooner as indicated — for all day trips. Call Outdoor Rec at 556-4867, Option 1. •• THE LAST WINTER OVERNIGHT TRIPS — Folks love Outdoor Recreation’s overnight ski trips, but don’t get left out in the cold. Register now for the trip(s) you want. For details and to make your reservations, call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option 1. •• Ouray Ice Climbing Weekend, Friday — Sunday, Feb. 10 — 12.
•• Aspen — Snowmass Ski & Stay Weekend, Friday — Sunday, March 10-12. •• Lost Wonder Hut, Friday — Sunday, March 24 — 26. •• GET ON THE BUS. Bus roundtrip transportation to select resorts for a day of skiing/snowboarding. Just $30/ person. February day trips: Feb. 4 — Loveland, Feb. 11 — Monarch, Feb. 18 — Breckenridge, Feb. 25 — Monarch. Weekend recreational ski and snowboard packages are 50 percent off when you sign up for GOTB. *Special offer: For any trip to Monarch or Loveland, you can get roundtrip transportation and a one-day lift ticket for just $70/person. Call ITT at 719-556-4867, Option 6. •• SKI & SOAK — Saturday, Feb. 4. After a day of skiing or riding at Monarch Mountain, enjoy a soothing soak in the renowned Mount Princeton Hot Springs. Cost varies depending on adult/child, if you need/don’t need a lift ticket and if you just want to soak in the hot springs. Call ODR for details. •• SHOE & BREW — Saturday, Feb. 25. Savor the beautiful Colorado scenery as we show you through conifer forests. Enjoy a great day of snowshoeing, followed by a frosty pint at a local microbrewery, $50 includes snowshoe rental, guided tour and roundtrip transportation. Minimum age to shoe — 14 years; minimum age to brew — 21 years. •• SKI & SNOWBOARD TUNING CLINIC — Learn the basics of maintaining and repairing your equipment so that you’re always ready for the next trip to the mountain. Clinics offered from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22 and March 15. Just $45. •• RENTAL EQUIPMENT — If you need it to enjoy the great outdoors, we probably have it. Call us or visit us in Bldg. 640. •• VAN WITH A PLAN. Whether you’re going to the mountains for a day of hiking or mountain biking or attending a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Outdoor Rec is here to help you have a good time. You can rent a van and a driver for your next trip. Call us for our custom pricing for your next event, (719) 556-4867, Option 1. •• RV Storage Lot. Store your RV at Outdoor Rec’s storage lot. Prices range from $20 to $40. •• Used Car Lot. If you want to sell your vehicle or need to buy a good used vehicle, this is the place to do it. Call us for details, 556-4867, Option 1.
AERO CLUB — 719-556-4310
• Feb. 7 & 14, $5 off per hour on the T41C. • Feb. 9 & 22, $5 off per hour on the T41B. • Sat. Feb. 11 — Make-Up Safety Meeting, 10 a.m. at Hangar 133 • Safety Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at The Club, Bldg. 1013. • Every Sunday (wet rates) — $5 off/hour on any single engine aircraft, excluding the N4449R; $10 off/hour on any twin engine aircraft owned by the Aero Club.
AQUATIC CENTER — 719-556-4608
•• LIFEGUARD CLASS — Upon successful completion, you’ll receive certification in lifeguarding, first aid and CPR/AED, $175/person. Offered 8 a.m.-2 p.m. March 25-30. An in-water pretest is required. Sign up at the Aquatic Center.
TWO GREAT WINTER WEEKENDS Outdoor Recreation will offer several great winter weekend getaways. While these weekends are in February and March, their registration deadlines are in January — sooner than you think. Here’s the scoop. Make your reservations now by calling Outdoor Recreation, 719-556-4867, Option 1. •• ASPEN — SNOWMASS SKI & STAY WEEKEND — Skiing and ‘boarding in Aspen and Snowmass will be awesome. World-class snow, great accommodations, excellent restaurants and a fun nightlife — what’s not to like? We’re going Friday — Sunday, March 10-12. We offer you a variety of accommodations, with special pricing for active duty and their dependents. •• OURAY ICE CLIMBING WEEKEND — Outdoor Recreation will take you to the world’s renowned ice climbing spot — Ouray, Colo. — Friday — Sunday, Feb. 10-12. Its Ice Park is in a slot canyon that shows off a beautiful wall of blue ice. We’ll enjoy world-class ice climbing for two days, explore the town and recharge with some great local flavor.
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www.peterson.af.mil •• MASTERS SWIM PROGRAM — For ages 18 and older regardless of skill level. Adult swim team; coaching on strokes, drills, workouts; triathlete & open-water training. Competition optional. $25/ month = swim twice a week; $40/month = swim unlimited. Offered 4:45 — 6 a.m. Mondays & Wednesdays; 5:30-6:45 p.m. Tuesdays 7 Thursdays. •• LAP SWIMS — For any age person who can swim laps, free. Offered during designated lap swim hours. •• PARTIES & POOL RENTALS — Birthday parties and pool rentals need to be scheduled two weeks in advance and requires a signed party agreement and a 50 percent deposit.
BOWLING CENTER — 719-556-4607
•• The GOLF ZONE presented by Sprint* is offering a Winter Tune-Up Special through February during the Bowling Center’s hours. For just $99, golfers will have unlimited access to the Golf Zone area and the golf simulator, plus one FREE lesson and video each month. For more information and to sign up, call the Bowling Center at 719-556-4607. *No federal endorsement of sponsor intended. •• Military in Uniform. Active duty in uniform can bowl three free games when they buy a combo meal in the Strike Zone Café 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday — Friday. •• Dollar Games & Dollar Shoes. Offered from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m.2 p.m. Tuesdays. •• All Club members get $1 off any entrée purchase over $4 when they show their Club card at the Strike Zone Cafe! •• On your birthday — Bowl one game free! •• STRIKE ZONE CAFÉ. Try our handscooped Ice Cream/Malt Station featuring eight different flavors of ice cream. Open for lunch Monday — Friday at 11 a.m.
THE CLUB — 719-556-4181
•• ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Modern Lunch Buffets, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost is $10.95/person; Club members get $2 off! Feb. 9 — Membership Lunch Buffet; Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Lunch Buffet; Feb. 16 — BBQ Lunch Buffet; Feb. 23 — Mongolian Lunch Buffet; Feb. 28 — Fat Tuesday Lunch Buffet. •• Mondays @ 3. The Club and Stripes Pub open Mondays at 3 p.m. •• Bingo Bonanza — Mondays ONLY. Early birds arrive 6 p.m.; regular session at 6:30 p.m.
COLORADO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL — 719-556-4181 (Located inside The Club, Bldg. 1013)
Featuring fresh made pizza, specialty pizzas and awesome sides. Also featuring a huge variety of bottled beers and a nice selection of regional craft beers. Dine in or carry out. And now we deliver pizza to your office or home on base! Call 719-574-8863. •• MONDAY — PIZZA & BEER SPECIAL — Get one two-topping 10” pizza and a pint of the Draft Beer of the Week for just $8! Special good 6-8 p.m. Mondays. •• TUESDAY — STEAK NIGHT, 8 oz. Ribeye Steak for $8; 10 oz. Hanger Steak, $14. 4:30-7 p.m. •• WEDNESDAY — PITCHER NIGHT, all flavors, all brews are half-price, 5:307 p.m. •• WEDNESDAY — 50-CENT BONELESS WING SPECIAL, 5-7 p.m. Featuring five new flavors plus our traditional sauces. •• THURSDAY — 50-CENT WING SPECIAL, 5-7 p.m. on •• FRIDAY — SOCIAL HOUR — 4:30-6 p.m. with snacks, drink specials. •• SATURDAY — UFC Events — as scheduled. •• FOOTBALL FRENZY — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays. •• THE GROWLER (64 oz.) — Makes a great gift. Have it filled with your friend’s favorite draft beer. Initial purchase, $9;
first fill is $6. Refills are $9-$15 depending on style of ale. Club members get $2 off any growler refill. Don’t drink beer? Fill it with root beer.
FITNESS CENTER — 719-556-4462
Stay motivated and inspired to meet your fitness goals. Try a new class. •• ZUMBA — Just $3 per class. Offered 12:05-12:55 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. •• KRAV MAGA — A self-defense system that anyone can use regardless of size, strength or fitness level, $5/session or $40/month. Offered 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. •• TOTAL BODY SCULPTING — Emphasizes the importance of compound and isolation movements, along with proper technique for muscle time under tension, free. Offered 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. •• TAE KWON DO — Designated classes offered for beginner, intermediate and advanced level students, $40/month for the first family member, $30/month for additional family members. Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays. •• FUNCTIONAL FITNESS — Cardio and respiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, stamina, agility and more, Intro class is free; Intermediate class is $5/session. Intro class offered 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Intermediate class offered 6-7 p.m. Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays and 10-11 a.m. Saturdays. •• YOGA — Tone and stretch, balance and breathe. Offered 12:05- 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 11:05-12 p.m. Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. Saturdays.
ITT / ARTS & CRAFTS — Building 640, 719-556-4867, Option 6 for ITT … Option 2 for Arts & Crafts
•• SEASON SKI PASSES & SINGLE DAY LIFT TICKETS — ITT has season ski
passes for * Copper Mountain Resort * Loveland * Monarch * Keystone & Arapahoe Basin (Liberty Pass) and single day lift tickets for a large number of Colorado resorts. Visit http:// www.21fss.com/news/itt/season-ski-passes-sale-now/ for details or call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option 1. •• DISNEY SALUTE 2017 — Jan. 1 — Dec. 19, 2017 for Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and Disneyland in CA. •• ARTS & CRAFTS — 719-556-4867, Option 2. Our Frame Shop has one of the area’s largest selections of frame, glass and matting options and a variety of shadow box. Have your special memorabilia or photos framed or engraved for any occasion. •• THE FRAME SHOP (ENGRAVING, TOO! — 719-556-4867, Option 2. We have the best prices in the Pikes Peak region and we will stand by that claim. Bring in your framing quote and we will not only match, but beat the competitor’s price with comparable materials and superior workmanship. See samples of our professional work; get your mementos and special items framed or engraved for gift giving or as a keepsake for yourself.
LEISURE TRAVEL — 719-556-2116 and 719-556-6447
We have two full-time professional travel agents with 25+ years combined experience in the travel industry. We are the only leisure travel office in Colorado specifically dedicated to travel discounts for the military. We do it all: domestic and international travel; cruises; destination weddings; and more! • ITALIAN VISTAS — Leisure Travel is offering a special tour of Italy August 27 — September 8, 2017. It’s the trip of a lifetime to some of Italy’s best stops and best kept secrets: Rome, the Sorrento Coast, the Colosseum, the Ruins of Pompeii, Isle of Capri, Florence, Leaning Tower of Pisa, a Tuscan winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Stresa and Locarno, Switzerland. For details, visit www.21fss.com or call travel
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agents Renate at 719-556-2116 or Teresa at 719-556-6447. • DESTINATION WEDDINGS, FAMILY REUNION CRUISES & LOTS MORE! Let us help you plan your special getaway — for yourself or your group. Call Renate at 719556-2116 or Teresa at 719-556-6447.
RP LEE YOUTH CENTER — 719-556-7220
• MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE — From 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, $5 admission. • KIDS NIGHT OUT — 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month for grades 1-4. Offers fun activities to promote social interaction and cooperation. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $10, and includes a drink, snack and a ton of fun activities. • MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN MIC / KARAOKE NIGHT — free, 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month. • HIGH SCHOOL LATE NIGHT — free, 9-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 and 24. • BABYSITTING CLASS — Saturday, Feb. 11. Basic, $30; Advanced, $45, includes CPR. • GIVE PARENTS A BREAK — 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. • PASSPORT TO MANHOOD — Offered 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Promotes and teaches responsibility to boys ages 11-14. • SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION — Runs Feb. 13 — March 17. • LESSONS — Offering lessons in guitar, piano and dance.
SILVER SPRUCE GOLF COURSE — 719-556-7414
• The Greenside Grill & Smokehouse — Offering Prime Rib dinners from 5:30-8 p.m. on select Fridays: Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10 and March 24. Our featured dinner menu includes Smoked Prime Rib, $10 for a 10 oz. slice. If you would like a larger slice, please tell your server. (The price is $1 per ounce.) All prime rib dinner are served with a green salad and baked potato. Reservations, please. Call 719-556-4454. We politely discourage splitting a dinner.
LIBRARY — 719-556-7462
•• Storytime — Story time is at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. •• ZINIO — Free online magazines now available for registered library customers. Stop by today and sign up for both. •• PETE EAST CDC — HOURLY CARE: Reservations can be made up to 15 days in advance. Cost is $4/hr. Call the Pete East CDC at 719-556-7460.
AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER — 719-556-6141
•• Classes — Visit www.21fss.com for a complete calendar of events. •• Military Family Life Counselor — 719425-1115 or 719-342-9572.
EDUCATION CENTER — 719-5564996 or 719-556-4065
•• Career Skills Program — Involves apprenticeships, job shadowing, on-the-job training, and internships to help military transition to civilian employment. Call Sheri at 719-556-4996 or Mel at 719-556-5051. •• Post 9/11 GI Bill Briefings — 9:30 a.m. February 14. •• Transition Goals Planning Success (T-GPS) Achieving Higher Education Track — 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. February 1516. This two-day program guides you through the variety of decisions involved, such as choosing a degree program and college institution, funding considerations, and admissions. •• FAA testing now available at the Ed Center. Our Education Center is fully certified as an FAA testing site. Airframe and Powerplant testing is offered at 2 p.m. every Wednesdays. If you are interested in testing, send your request to 21fss.fsde. test@us.af.mil. •• Initial Tuition Assistance Briefing: 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Please visit www.21fss.com to see program details and hours of operation for 21st Force Support Squadron activities
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BSC week:
specialties set them apart (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rose Gudex)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Two 21st Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technicians work together to get prescriptions ready for patients at the pharmacy on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 25, 2017. The pharmacy is just one of the 17 specialty careers in the Biomedical Sciences Corps being recognized during BSC Appreciation Week.
By Senior Airman Rose Gudex 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior Airman Mark Paule, 21st Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, examines a blood sample under a microscope in the lab at the clinic on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 25, 2017. Medical laboratories are part of the Biomedical Sciences Corps, which was celebrated Jan. 23-27.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Capt. Jeff Turner, 21st Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, works through an exercise with Capt. Matt Williams, also a 21st MDOS physical therapist, at the clinic on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 25, 2017. The clinic is part of the Biomedical Sciences Corps and recognized as one of 17 specialty careers during BSC Appreciation Week, Jan. 23-27.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Air Force recognizes the dedication of the men and women who make up the Biomedical Sciences Corps and designated Jan. 23-27 as BSC Appreciation Week for 2017. The BSC roots date back to 1917 with the formation of the Sanitary Corps, but the corps as it is known today was formed in 1965, just 16 years after the Air Force Medical Service was established. Following more change and evolution, BSC is comprised of 17 primary specialty codes and is the most diverse corps in AFMS. The purpose of the BSC is to provide a broad base of clinical and scientific expertise to help with productivity, quality healthcare and force performance with those served. The corps is made up of a team of about 2,400 officers leading the way, and is supported by 5,800 enlisted members in parallel career fields. “We are made up of a variety of clinical, scientific and technical specialties,” said Lt. Col. Stephanie Forsythe, 21st Medical Group Biomedical Sciences Corps executive. “Our role is to round out those additional support functions and clinical services that are needed to be able to provide all-encompassing patient care for a population.” The BSC encompasses physical therapy, optometry, podiatry, aerospace and operational physiology, and medical entomology to name a few. With many of the offices collocated in one clinic on Peterson Air Force Base, Forsythe said it helps round out the support services provided. There is no need to go to several different locations for appointments, a pharmacy, therapy or whatever patients require. “I also think it benefits everyone because we have a way to monitor everything on base from the environmental stuff to public health,” she said. “For example, as things happen on the outside, like disease outbreaks and pandemics, we have our folks here in public health make sure we’re gathering the information and distributing it to meet our population’s needs and look out for them.” The importance of the BSC cannot be overstated because it is paramount to personal and environmental health and safety, she said. Facilitating continuity of care is the biggest benefit to having a diverse corps located at the same clinic or nearby on the same installation. “When people think of medical, they think they’re going to go see their (primary care provider), but there is a lot more than that available,” Forsythe said. “You don’t have to go through your PCM to get to those resources. If you don’t recognize we have these all-encompassing medical services available, you might miss out on something beneficial.” Forsythe said she doesn’t know of another medical corps that has the same mix of specialties all under one umbrella. Not only does that make BSC unique within the military, but it sets the corps apart from civilian counterparts by offering services so conveniently located.
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Teen dating and violence: What you need to know By Jeanette Barzee LCSW
No one wants to see their children hurt. Unfortunately, during teen and early adult years, when dating is a new experience, teens can find the dating world confusing which can result in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. Teens can easily view teasing and things like a pet name that is really a put down, for normal parts of a relationship. They can also think that stalking behaviors, such as nonstop text messaging and calling, are an indication that their dating partner is attentive and loves them. They can mistake intensity, which is exciting and new, for passionate love. Dating violence can sneak up on them, and once they fall in love, they are quick to make excuses for their partner’s insensitive, abusive behavior and they continue to tolerate it. Young adults and teens who’ve enjoyed the excitement, sense of belonging, and increased status of going steady are reluctant to trade it in for the sadness, heartache, and anger of a potential break up.
Parents Can Help
Parents can help by talking casually with their children when they are children, ‘tweens,’ and pre-teens prior to their dating. Talks can focus on qualities their child needs to insist on in a partner, and how to identify these early during ordinary interactions. Rather than a one-time discussion, this needs to be an ongoing conversation with children. Using hypothetical scenarios works well with children and tweens, as children these ages usually enjoy imagining their future lives, including future partners. Most importantly, however, parents need to model respectful behavior in their own relationship so their children can see this day-to-day. This template or blueprint of what a relationship is thereby automatically transferred to their children. Modeling can include allowing children to witness parents working through some basic disagreements civilly. When done effectively, this adds skills to the child’s template.
Know the Signs of Abuse
Even with these protective actions, parents need to know that their teen may still encounter dating violence. Some behaviors that parents need to notice to prevent violence include: • when their teen’s dating partner calls them names or puts them down in front of others • when the partner acts extremely jealous, even of simple attention by others • when the partner tries to isolate their teen from family and friends (including the parents)
• when the partner tries to control their teen by checking up on them constantly and demanding to know what they’re doing and who they’re with • when a teen hides bruises or other injuries with long sleeved shirts, turtlenecks and sunglasses • when there are changes in their teen’s behaviors, moods, and friends. Dating violence can include physical, psychological/emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as stalking. Abuse can also occur electronically, such as repeated texting and posting sexual pictures online. FaceBook is often used to manipulate, harass, and emotionally abuse a partner as well as to spread nasty rumors and lies to undermine their partner’s supports. Instagram and Snapchat are predominantly used by teens and young adults. The technology which causes the message to disappear rapidly are particularly difficult to respond to effectively. Sometimes, parents can feel helpless to intervene, but it is important for the parent to communicate their support to their teen rather than be drawn into a tug-of-war with the teen’s dating partner over the teen. Teen and parent relationships can become strained, in part because the teen or young adult is naturally beginning to spread their wings and becoming more autonomous in these areas, despite their relative inexperience. Teens may say, “I know what I’m doing! Leave me alone!” Since teens want to feel competent in this area, they may be very reluctant to admit they screwed up with this partner choice, even when they are in some real danger. Teens also tend to have the mindset of invincibility, and believe bad things happen to others, but never them.
Intervention
While such beliefs are normal in adolescence, a part of teen development, when it comes to teen dating violence, they can create a barrier to effective intervention. Providing information indirectly and subtly, such as leaving brochures around the home with dating abuse indicators listed, can hit home. Of course, parents want to be their children’s expert resource, authority, and the one they consult first, but that may not always be possible. Rather than lose the opportunity for some influence, it may be better to adjust the approach. Positive statements are generally well received by teens. Pointing out how kind, caring, and loving the teen is -and how they are worthy of love like that in return, usually hit the mark. Pointing out that you only want the best for them can sometimes be interpreted as, “No one’s ever going to be good enough for you in my eyes!” -which can backfire, so you may have to be careful with those types of remarks. Instead, using open ended questions -ones that can’t be answered with only a yes or no- to ask your teen what qualities they like in their new dating partner, which can open up communication. This can then naturally lead the teen to bring
up their partner’s qualities they dislike or are threatening. Be careful not to jump in to solve their minor level problems, and talk to your teens about how they plan to handle it instead. This can leave the door to communication open, so that when the teen finds that things are beyond their own ability to handle, they know their parent is waiting to assist non-judgmentally. Parents need to know that a teen under the age of 18 years old cannot obtain a legal protective order, commonly known as a restraining order, without the parent’s involvement and help. Few parents understand the full ramifications of the legal process involved. Seeking legal assistance may be in order, and parents will need to consult with their local law enforcement. There are times when a child or teen is under serious threat of violence and a parent may have to seek a protective order against their wishes, but on their behalf. It is a parent’s responsibility to keep their child safe, but it is, of course, important to do this in as safe and legal a manner as possible. Once a protective order is obtained, an adult in the home must be willing to call 911 and have the police enforce the protective order. Additionally, on base, the Family Advocacy Program’s Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate can assist parents with information about the legal process for protective orders. They do not work directly with underage clients, but can support the parents. The phone number for the Family Advocacy Program is 719-556-8943. The emergency phone number for the DAVA is 719- 556-6625. Resources available for teen and young adult dating violence include: On either Schriever AFB or Peterson AFB the Military & Family Life Counselors are another helpful resource. They can be reached through each base’s Airmen and Family Resource Center or through the base websites. MFLCs are working at many of the local schools with high numbers of military children, so they may be contacted through the child/teens schools as well.
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