Peterson Space Observer July 6, 2017 by Colorado Springs Indy & Business Journal

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Thursday, July 6, 2017

Vol. 61 No. 27

Col. Schiess bids farewell Commentary by Col. Douglas Schiess 21st Space Wing commander

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Knights, serving as your commander for the past two years has been an absolute honor and a privilege. Over and over again, I’ve been amazed by your innovation, work ethic and your dedication to the mission. As Debbie and I prepare to transition to Washington, D.C., allow me one final opportunity to reflect and thank you for a job well done. When I took command back in June 2015, I asked you to live the words of former President John Quincy Adams when he said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader,” and together as a wing, you’ve done just that. Together, we have actively begun implementing the Space Mission Force, fundamentally changing how we present forces to U.S. Strategic Command. We have executed more than 140,000 hours of missile warning, missile defense and space situational awareness in support of combatant commanders across the globe. In 2016 alone, we tracked 3.1 billion objects making up 96 percent of data for the space object catalog. Downrange, we have deployed more than 500 of our Airmen to austere locations in support of Operations Inherent Resolve, Silent See Farewell page 4

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lundberg)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, and his wife, Debbie, prepare for their transition to Washington D.C. after serving as the wing commander since June 2015. Schiess is in command of the Air Force’s most geographically separated wing located in eight countries, crossing 13 time zones, and 38 units at 22 locations. Schiess’ change of command is scheduled for July 11, 2017.

Base, civilian agencies respond in remote active shooter training By Kristin Stewart 96th Training Wing Public Affairs

(U.S. Air Force photo by Kristin Stewart)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Deputy Ross Richards, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, responds to a report of shots fired at the 20th Space Control Squadron during active shooter training at site C-6 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 27. Geographically separated from Eglin main by several miles, responding to incidents creates a challenge for the 96th Security Forces Squadron. The base unit has an agreement with WSCO to respond to any site C-6 emergency. Walton County Sheriff deputies and first responders from Eglin participated in the joint exercise to improve local active shooter processes, communication, and response coordination.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Airmen from the 20th Space Control Squadron led the first joint active shooter training with Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, first responders, June 27, 2017. The joint training simulated an active shooter scenario where Walton County deputies entered the building after responding to a report of shots fired on the second floor of Eglin’s site C-6. Due to their distance away from Eglin main, the Airmen at the remote radar site took the initiative to organize the localized training with law enforcement and base responders. “This event sharpened our local active shooter processes, communication, and response coordination,” said 1st Lt. Dominic Vicino, 20th SPCS crew commander and active shooter training coordinator. “These improvements will help mitigate any potential real-life threats.” Geographically separated from Eglin main by several miles, responding to incidents creates a challenge for the 96th Security Forces Squadron. See Training page 10

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Teamwork in remote locations SOCORRO, N.M. — The 20th Space Control Squadron Detachment 1, Ground Based Electro Optical Deep Space Surveillance (GEODSS) telescope is located at Stallion Range Center on White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, about 30 minutes from the City of Socorro. Our remote location increases the likelihood of clear skies and there is almost no light pollution to interfere with our space surveillance mission. However, this isolation also presents challenges that require effective planning, teamwork, and execution to overcome. Our team isn’t just the 12 contractors onsite, but our fellow detachments at Maui, Diego Garcia, and soon, Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville, Alabama. Our team also includes our squadron support personnel, radar operators, and command team at the 20th SPCS at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Site C-6. 20th SPCS isn’t all in one time zone, but we are all working to provide actionable space situational awareness around the globe.

Maj. Erin Salinas 20th Space Control Squadron Detachment 1 A few months ago, the mission system software froze and our operators were not able to collect observations. The system administrator from 20 SPCS Det. 1 was on leave, but the operators didn’t give up just because no one could help locally. They reached out to 20th SPCS Det. 3 at Maui and the system administrator drove into his site — two hours’ drive away on top of Mount Haleakala, at over 10K feet elevation. The system administrator was able to assist the operators at 20th SPCS Det 1 and get the

software up and running. Meanwhile, 20th SPCS operators at the Mission Operations Center worked with the Colorado Springs Regional Command Post on Commander’s Information Requirements reports so GEODSS operators could focus on fixing the software. Teamwork across 20th SPCS ensured Det 1 that was back characterizing, recognizing, and responding to threats in the space domain as soon as possible. At a small site in a remote location, you do not always have the resources to fix every problem. Knowing where to go to get help and who you can call before there is an issue is key to getting problems corrected quickly. The relationships we have built help our detachment in a crisis as well as during day-to-day operations. At a remote site, the key players to the team are not always on-site, but they are still critical to mission success nonetheless. Last year in April, all three GEODSS sites became part of the 20th SPCS and our off-

Action Line The 21st Space Wing maintains a commander's action line, a direct link to the 21st Space Wing commander. The wing commander encourages its use. Concerns should be addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and elevated as necessary.

site GEODSS team expanded. Under 20th SPCS, the GEODSS sites have worked with the squadron to develop space battle management. While the detachments do not have resources on-site dedicated to intelligence, we are working with 20th SPCS experts to share crucial information to improve our mission. This re-alignment also provided easier access to support functions and routine access to our commander. The 20th SPCS team is connected by our mission: Execute multiplatform, tactical space warfighting domain characterization, recognition, and responsiveness to achieve the 21st Space Wing and the U.S. Strategic Command commanders’ intent. Even though we are spread over a large portion of the globe, we are connected by the importance of ensuring our national leaders have a full picture of what is happening in space. We are committed to helping each to make that picture possible.

To reach the action line: 21st Space Wing members and its GSUs can email 21sw.pa.action.line@us.af.mil.

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Proud to serve: Peterson hosts LGBT Pride Luncheon By Robb Lingley 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Scot Spann, 21st Medical Group commander, hosted the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Pride Luncheon at The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. The annual luncheon helps to expand public awareness and understanding of LGBT community. “As we move forward we’re recognizing everyone’s diversity in serving the United States,” said Spann. “We will not tolerate or discriminate against anyone’s race, religion or sexual orientation for people representing our country. “Today we have the opportunity to recognize the LGBT community,” Spann added. Retired Air Force Maj. Shari Zabel was the guest speaker. She served 20 years flying F-4 and F-111 fighters as a weapons systems officer, electronic warfare officer. She’s a combat veteran having served in Iraq and Bosnia-Herzegovina during her career. “We are witnessing and finding ourselves in an interesting time machine,” said Zabel. “LGBT lives matter. We have always served, and will continue to serve, with pride and dignity.” Zabel’s last assignment was Wargames deputy director at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. She also served, and retired, from the Department of Defense as North American Aerospace Defense Command, of global force management chief. “When I was a little kid in Oklahoma I would watch the other kids play on the playground,” Zabel said. “I knew I was different and I had to hide.” Growing up, this propelled Zabel to become the ultimate man playing baseball, basketball, and football all while growing up on a farm raising cattle and hogs. Zabel joined the Air Force and Reserve Officers Training Corps after her junior year at Oklahoma State University. “Over my 20 year military career I flew fighters, traveled the world, became a major, married three times, and helped raise two stepdaughters,” Zabel said. Zabel remembers the culture shock of joining the Air Force after spending her whole life in Oklahoma and all the

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Retired Air Force Maj. Shari Zabel receives an award from Col. Scot Spann, 21st Medical Group commander, commemorating June being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender month at The Club, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. Zabel served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years as a Weapons Systems Officer/Electronic Warfare Officer. culture changes she made while serving overseas. “I remember how much angst there was when women were first allowed to fly fighters,” Zabel said. “And then it wasn’t a big deal, it had become normal.” Three years after retiring from the Air Force, Zabel realized what had been haunting her for her whole life. In 2012, she became Shari. Today Shari currently serves as Springs Equality chief

executive officer and Chamber of Commerce for El Paso County lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer center. She’s also an active speaker on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer rights, specializing on Transgender issues, with ONE Colorado and has testified before the Colorado legislature on transgender and LGBTQ issues. “Eventually,” Shari says, “my goal is to become Senator from the great state of Colorado.”

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BASE BR IEFS Boyer (HQ USAFA/CCC) CMSgt Jason Tiek (50 SW/CCC) There will also be the Colorado Springs Area Chief’s Group Awareness Golf Tournament on July 14th with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For information, Please see the evite: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim. cfm?i=351614&k=0164430F7A53

SPORTS PHYSICALS

It’s that time of year, School and Sports Physicals are at the Peterson Clinic with dates in July and August for kids ages 5-18. Call now to book at 719-526-2273 for a school/sports physical only. To expedite your appointment, please print and complete form at the link below, and bring it with you. https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/ Committees-Councils-Sections/Council-onsports-medicine-and-fitness/Documents/PPEPhysical-Exam-form-single-page.pdf

ROCKY MOUNTAIN COMPANY GRADE OFFICER’S COUNCIL

CGO’s are invited to the next Professional Development event with guest speaker Gen. Lori Robinson, US Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command commander. This is our last GO PD as we retool from the insightful survey feedback we received. For more information call 719-554-9669 or email jennifer.reppenhagen.1@us.af.mil. Sign-up on eInvite: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i=353468&k =0164410D7D5F Join RMCGOC on Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/groups/119593134725837/

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT WEEK

The local Chief’s group is hosting a couple mentoring events July 12-14 for junior officer and enlisted personnel in the local area. The Chief Speed Mentoring Event will happen in Hangar 123, July 12th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information or to register please contact Chief Mike Hollandsworth and Senior Master Sgt. Chris Greene. The Command/Senior Enlisted panel will take place at the Base Theater July 12th, 2 p.m. Panel Chiefs include: CMSgt Harold “Buddy” Hutchison (NORAD/NORTHCOM/ SEL) CMSgt Brendan Criswell (AFSPC/CCC) CMSgt Mark Bronson (21 SW/CCC) CMSgt Vicki Robertson (302 AW/CCC) CMSgt Robert

STARBASE

STARBASE is hosting a Summer Physics Wizard Camp the week of July 17 — 20th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for rising 5th and 6th graders that are currently being homeschooled. Please

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wing at Schriever AFB. And we have continuously worked to take care of our Airmen and families here at home by reinvigorating our community and deployed family dinners to help families recharge, and by starting 24-hour access to our fitness center to accommodate all schedules. That care for our families was never more evident than when we learned of the death of one of our own, Staff Sgt. Austin Bieren, who died while deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. When we received the news, you all immediately jumped to action to support his squadron, his friends and his family. As a fellow Airman and as a father, I was moved to see Peterson’s streets lined with our Airmen and family members to pay our respects to Austin and his family as he returned home for the final time. Together, we have been through some challenging times, like the tens of millions in damages from the storms that hit Cheyenne Mountain and last summer’s intense hail storm — the sixth-largest hail storm in Colorado’s history — and the emergency response for the Thunderbird crash after the 2016 U.S. Air Force Academy graduation. But, these past two years have also given us the opportunity to celebrate and recognize our accomplishments as a team. For example, out of 156 bases, we were named the runner-up for the Commanderin-Chief’s Installation Excellence Award. Your tireless efforts to do more and be more earned the General Robert T. Herres Award for the Best Space Wing in 14th Air

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Sentry and Freedom’s Sentinel, providing unrivaled space superiority to protect countless flying operations, troop movements and more than 15,000 fellow service members on the ground. At Thule Air Base in Greenland, we’ve provided incredible support to ensure our own missile warning and space situational awareness mission and the 50th Space Wing’s satellite control mission can operate in the most extreme conditions while also supporting important international operations and scientific research on the top of the world. Here at Peterson Air Force Base, we have provided superior mission support to 53 mission partners by securing and protecting our base, and ensuring any administrative, logistical and medical requirements were met so we could all accomplish our missions. We completed the repairs to Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station from the devastating 2013 landslide, while still providing outstanding support to our many mission partners in the mountain, including North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command. We have also provided incredible medical support to the whole military community in Colorado Springs, to include our sister

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RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE

The Military Retiree Activities office will hold its monthly council meeting July 13th at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206 on Peterson AFB, Colorado. This month’s guest speaker is Christina Fornander with an overview of the new Military Retirement System.

21ST AEROSPACE MEDICINE SQUADRON CHANGE OF COMMAND

The 21st AMDS Change of Command ceremony is schedule at the 302nd auditorium (Summit Center/Bldg 890) July 6th at 2 p.m. The command will be transferred from Col. Rebecca Blackwell to Col. Michael Wood.

HEALTH PROMOTION

Body Composition Analysis/BOD POD walkin hours will change in July. New walk-in hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. Please contact Health Promotion Staff if you have any questions at 719-556-4292.

Force and the General Thomas S. Moorman, Junior Award for the Best Wing in Air Force Space Command. Most recently, we were selected to receive the Omaha Trophy from Gen. John Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, for the Best Global Operations in USSTRATCOM. On top of these awards, we’ve celebrated dozens and dozens of individual awards for our Airmen recognized at the Major Command, Air Force and Department of Defense-level for being the best at what you do. As we wrap up our time here at Peterson, Debbie and I want to thank you for everything you have already done and will continue to do for our nation. Although many citizens across the country and maybe even some fellow service members may not know what you do, we hope you understand just how much of an impact you have on our nation’s defense. We also want to say thank you to all of our mission partners in Team Pete and to all of our friends and partners throughout Colorado Springs. We were lucky to call this community our home and we will truly miss all of you. Serving as your wing commander has been the most rewarding and humbling experience of my career and the highlight of our time in the Air Force. We couldn’t be more excited for Col. Todd Moore and his spouse Kelly, and we cannot wait to see what the Knights of the 21st Space Wing will dream, learn, do and become next!

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Putt-putt, disc golf and more By Robb Lingley 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — There’s more out at Pete East than meets the eye. Did you know that there is a nine-hole Putt-Putt golf course as well as a nine-hole Frisbee golf course at Peak View Park, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado? Located across the street from the Base Exchange, Peak View Park future plans call for Fam Camp, to be built on site. The RV facility will be similar to other Fam Camps across the Air Force. “Most people don’t realize that this is a park,” said Les Stewart, 21st Force Support Squadron special programs director. Disc golf is played like regular golf, the difference is discs are used instead of golf balls and clubs. One stroke is counted for each time the disc is thrown or a penalty is incurred. The player with the fewest strokes at the end of the round wins. “The nine-hole disc course wraps around the backside of building 2010,” said Stewart. “Players use two discs, one is for driving from the tee box and the other is used for putting on the green.” Players tee off from a T-pad and alternate throws until discs land in a basket or chains. Discs landing on sidewalks, roads and parking lots are out of bounds and will cost a one stroke penalty. Discs thrown across

the sand volleyball court is a two stroke violation. “I enjoy disc golf because it’s an extremely affordable activity that gets you out in nature and allows you to meet new people,” said Justin Wilson, 21st Wing Staff Agency presentations. “While it’s an easy sport to pick up, it’s fairly difficult to master.” Putt-Putt golf is a miniature version of regular golf only with obstacles. Par, the number of shots a player should normally require for a particular hole, is set at two. The obstacles can include small hills, metal blockers, pipes, and small water hazards. Putt-Putt obstacles know no limits. Courses will have variations of boulders, windmills and other moving obstacles, bridges, ramps and loops. Peak View Park’s putt-putt coarse is a scaled back version. “We provide the putters, golf balls, and discs for our courses,” said Stewart. “Everything out here is free.” Future plans are to build a Fam Camp in front of building 2010. Here families can park their RV’s for extended stays. “Right now 21st Civil Engineer Squadron is in phase one of building it,” Stewart said. “It’s a big project, all Air Force bases have one except Peterson.” Fam Camp will provide electricity and sewage and will have on-site bathrooms and showers. No tee times are required for these golf courses, all you have to do is show up and play. For more information contact Les Stewart at 556-2767.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior Airman Rose Gudex, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, holes out her putt on the third hole at Peak View Parks Putt-Putt golf course at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017. The nine-hole course offers outdoor recreation entertainment for Airmen stationed at Peterson AFB.

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KNIGHT CLUB FITNESS 21st Space Wing monthly fitness challenge 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Knights of the 21st Space wing sometimes find themselves too busy to get away from their desks throughout the day, but who doesn’t love a good challenge? To get the blood flowing, take a few minutes throughout the day to step back and regain some focus. See who in your office sticks with this fitness challenge for the entire month!

Burpee Challenge 3 — Jump your feet forward so they end up next to your hands.

How to complete a burpee: 1 — From a standing, drop in to a squat with your hands resting on the ground just in front of your feet. 2 — Kick your feet back behind you, leaving your hands where they are so you end up in a straight-arm plank position (to make it a true burpee, add in a push-up)

4 — Explode into the air and raise your arms straight above your head. Repeat. *Modified version. If burpees (push-up at bottom) are too jarring or you’re just beginning, do a squat thrust (without the push-up) or step your feet back instead of kicking them back. Just remember to keep moving!

Day 1 — Max number in 2 min

Day 16 — Rest day (or complete any days missed)

Day 2 — 25% of max every 2 min, complete 4 times

Day 17 — Max burpees in 60 sec

Day 3 — 25% of max every 2 min, complete 5 times

Day 18 — 15 burpees, rest 60 sec, complete 5 times

Day 4 — 50 burpees for time (as quickly as possible)

Day 19 — 25% of max every 2 min, complete 4 times

Day 5 — 1 burpee every 10 sec for 5 min

Day 20 — 60 burpees for time

Day 6 — Rest day (or complete any days missed)

Day 21 — Rest day (or complete any days missed)

Day 7 — 50% of max then rest 2 min, complete 3 times

Day 22 — 15 burpees for time, rest 3 min, complete 3 times

Day 8 — 10 burpees for time, rest 2 min, complete 3 times

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WASHINGTON — Chanda D’Angelo was in a frenzy; she quickly washed all the clothes in her home, zoomed the vacuum across every floor, wiped down every surface, cleaned out the refrigerator and stove and scrubbed the windows and mirrors until they were spotless. Exhausted, she had just enough time to get her hair and nails done — everything had to be perfect for her husband’s return. The last time then-Senior Airman Chris D’Angelo, a heavy equipment operator with the 819th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer squadron, or RED HORSE, returned from deployment, she’d experienced the fairytale homecoming welcoming her husband back. The first time had been amazing, she recalled. There had been smiles and tears, hugs and kisses. She looked forward to experiencing that feeling again after having to live without him for another several months. Like before, she waited at the squadron building as the hangar doors opened and busses pulled up and unloaded. This time, her world came to a screeching halt, as the happy-go-lucky husband who’d left wasn’t the same man who returned. “He held back and wasn’t quick to come up,” she remembered. “He did come find me and we did hug and kiss, but he was almost melancholy, reserved. He didn’t want to be intimate with me. I could tell immediately he wasn’t right. I just knew — red flags started popping up everywhere right away.” She asked him what happened, but he didn’t want to talk about it, leaving her feeling left out and disconnected. “I didn’t know if this was normal, if he just needed time,” Chanda recalled. “I didn’t understand the severity of what had happened to him. So, in a way I knew to suck it up and move on, we can’t let this define us. But that was me being ignorant to the fact that my husband was really hurt over there.” Weeks turned into months with little improvement. He was distant, short-tempered with the kids, and paranoid. It was clear her husband was more comfortable at work than at home. At her breaking point, she pleaded with him to get help. Fortunately, Chris listened. But little did she know he wasn’t ready to admit something was wrong, and lied to the medical professionals so they would let him get back with his unit. “He went to get some help and it got a little bit better,” she said. “He wasn’t great.” Roughly a year later, her husband deployed again. He later told her he broke down while he was away, when he found himself incapable of doing his job and putting others at risk. This time when he came back, she went with him to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland. “When I first learned about it at Walter Reed, I still didn’t understand the severity of [post-traumatic stress disorder],” she said. “In my mind, everybody kind of went through something traumatic, and [it’s] mind over matter. I know that sounds so insensitive but I remember that’s how I was feeling.” She was able to tour the facility, learn about PTSD and other invisible wounds. The more she learned, the angrier she became. She was mad at “the bad guys,” about the war, but mostly heart- broken for her husband.

(U.S. Air Force Illustration/Master Sgt. William Vance)

This pencil illustration is an attempt to visualize PTSD. Those who suffer from this disorder are constantly trying to regain some sense of the normalcy they had before events that caused pieces of themselves to go missing. Meeting other wounded warriors, her husband began swapping stories. That’s when she first heard what he had been through. Over the years, Chanda heard several versions, sometimes in watered-down summary, sometimes in pieces, but small bits would come out that she hadn’t heard before. She was in shock the first time she heard it, but impressed and proud of him. “I actually did tear up; it made me love him even more,” she said with pride. “What a strong man I’m married to.” With her story, Chanda hopes to encourage other spouses and military dependents who may be going through similar situations. “Hang in there,” she said. “We need to be their rock, be-

cause they’ve gone through things and seen things we can’t even comprehend. Through all of this, it truly has given me the best husband — we have the best marriage. He’s my best friend.” In February 2016, the Air Force chartered an office focused on invisible wounds to identify and implement ways to more effectively support Airmen and their families. Leaders are currently working to integrate efforts to improve processes associated with identification, diagnosis, treatment and reintegration/transition of Airmen with invisible wounds. “The first step to recovery from invisible wounds is to acknowledge that there is a problem and be willing to take See Invisible Wounds page 9

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the steps to get help,” said Maj. Gen. Kimberly Crider, the special assistant for the Invisible Wounds Initiative. “This can be the hardest step, we know. Anyone can get ready access to expert mental health professionals, chaplains, family life counselors and informed leaders at every installation to assist them in early recovery. [Counselors] at every base are a good first place to start to get help.” As part of this initiative, the Air Force identified a number of opportunities for growth in treatment options across the total force, several of which are currently underway. These include a medical facility focused on invisible wounds, modeled as a clinical center of excellence, to better serve the unique treatment and support needs for Airmen. Also, health care providers have been embedded in some highrisk units, such as special forces, to increase awareness and accessibility of resources. According to Michelle Padgett, the Air Force Invisible Wounds of War Policy chief, “It’s never too early to seek assistance.” She explained that the Air Force is working to educate spouses, chaplains, Airman and Family Readiness Centers and health providers to ensure that no matter where one turns, help for post-traumatic symptoms, and traumatic brain injuries is available. Chanda and her husband have since become involved with the Wounded Warrior Program, joining others trying to heal. Her husband has since been promoted to technical sergeant and taken a special duty assignment as a nuclear facility manager at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. They might not have been able to heal and move on without seeking help and learning about invisible wounds. “That’s what saved him, that’s what brought my husband back.” For more information on getting help, visit https://www. ptsd.va.gov/ • Help Raise PTSD Awareness: http://www.af.mil/ Portals/1/documents/RaisePTSD_Awareness.pdf?ver=201706-28-135053-837&timestamp=1498672360059 • PTSD Awareness Poster: http://www.af.mil/Portals/1/ documents/PTSD_Awareness_Poster.pdf?ver=2017-06-28135053-820&timestamp=1498672447203 (Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series. Part one is Healing from invisible wounds.)

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(Top) GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Tech. Sgt. Christopher D’Angelo, right, a 490th Missile Squadron missile alert facility manager at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., poses for a photo with his wife, Chanda, son, Jace and daughter, Brittyn at their home in Great Falls, Mont., June 7, 2017. D’Angelo was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder after he was injured by an improvised explosive device Jan. 15, 2008. He said his wife has been very supportive with helping him cope with his PTSD. (Right) Staff Sgt. Christopher D’Angelo, an 819th RED HORSE Squadron heavy equipment operator, was injured by an improvised explosive device, Jan. 15, 2008. To help combat D’Angelo’s emotional and physical struggles, he began competing in wounded service member events. (Courtesy photo)

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The base unit has an agreement with WSCO to respond to any site C-6 emergency. “They are part of our first responder team to get out there quickly,” said Tech. Sgt. Daniel Hurlbert, 96th SFS lead training instructor. “They help us with our response time capabilities, which can save lives by having them react faster.” The purpose of the training was to create a realistic scenario that utilized joint forces and tested all participant’s responses and decisions. “If anything happens, we’re going to be the first ones to respond,” said District 2 Lt. Donald Savage, WCSO. “We’re here to test our ability to respond and improve on anything that may happen.” The training was a result of months of planning between the WCSO, 96th Test Wing Office of the Inspector General, 96th SFS, site C-6 Fire Department, and the Base Defense Operations Center.

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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — 1st Lt. Dominic Vicino, 20th Space Control Squadron crew commander and active shooter training coordinator, discusses processes and response coordination with two members of the Walton County Sheriff’s Office during active shooter training at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 27. Located 25 miles from Eglin main, site C-6 relies on WCSO deputies to rapidly respond to life-threatening situations.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Deputy Ross Richards, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, sweeps the entrance of the building in response to a report of shots fired at the 20th Space Control Squadron during active shooter training at site C-6 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 27. Walton County deputies and first responders from Eglin participated in the joint exercise in which a person on the second floor fired their weapon. The purpose of the joint exercise to improve local active shooter processes, communication, and response coordination.

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Capt. Justin Toney, 20th Space Control Squadron flight commander, announces over the public announcement system to go into ‘lockdown’ during active shooter training at site C-6 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 27. Walton County Sheriff’s deputies and first responders from Eglin participated in the joint exercise practicing their ability to respond and work as a team.

(Top) EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Deputy Ross Richards, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, responds to a report of shots fired at the 20th Space Control Squadron during active shooter training at site C-6 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 27. Geographically separated from Eglin main, responding to incidents creates a challenge for the 96th Security Forces Squadron. The base unit has an agreement with WSCO to respond to any site C-6 emergency. Walton County Sheriff deputies and first responders from Eglin participated in the joint exercise to improve local active shooter processes, communication, and response coordination. (Right) EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Senior Airman David Ruesche, 20th Space Control Squadron weapons and tactics instructor, calls to report shots fired on the second floor of the building during active shooter training at site C-6 Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., June 27. Walton County Sheriff deputies and first responders from Eglin participated in the joint exercise to improve local active shooter processes, communication, and response coordination.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — To the Men and Women of Air Force Space Command, As Americans, we’re privileged to celebrate the 241st anniversary of our nation’s independence. July 4th carries a special significance to those who continue to defend our land and way of life. Independence Day is also a time of celebration and fun, to include water sports, picnics, and fireworks. It is indeed a great time to spend with friends and family. I hope you have a great holiday and enjoy some downtime. My only request is you be safe. As you enjoy the holiday weekend, please know the risks associated with your activities and take necessary safety precautions. Be especially careful on the road by driving defensively and sober while taking frequent breaks when traversing long distances. Above all, be smart and alert wingmen to each other. Thanks for what you do each day for our Air Force and this great country. Have a safe and enjoyable 4th! Sincerely, Jay Raymond JOHN W. RAYMOND General, USAF Commander, Air Force Space Command

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “I’ll be working on the fourth but hopefully will be able to meet up with some friends afterwards,” said Airman 1st Class Kylie Parson, 21st Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “We’re flying to Ecuador to visit the Galapagos Islands and do some sightseeing,” said Capt. Mark Pratt, U.S. Central Command shared early warning system theater lead, and Capt. Jessica Pratt, 21st Space Wing executive officer, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017.

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From Col. Schiess PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Knights, This Fourth of July we celebrate our nation’s independence with our families, friends and coworkers. It’s a time to enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that we work so hard to protect and defend, as did the many courageous men and women who served before us. Chief Bronson and I encourage everyone to relax, spend time with your loved ones, and safely enjoy a firework celebration this weekend. Look out for one another, as you always do, and remember our brother and sisters who are in harm’s way this holiday weekend. Our nation is so great because of brave and selfless Airmen like you. We salute you and your families for your service. Happy Independence Day! Col. Schiess DOUGLAS A. SCHIESS, Colonel, USAF Commander, 21st Space Wing

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RSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “I think I’m going to go up to Denver and out with some friends,” said Airman 1st Class Mario James, 21st Logistics ness Squadron traffic management apprentice, at Peterson Air Force Base, June 28, 2017.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “I’m inviting some friends over for a house warming barbecue,” said Kelly Chesser, Iron Knight protein bar barista, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017.

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RSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “We’re headed to New Mexico to visit , barbecue and hang out by the pool,” said retired Staff Sgt. Al Jones and Jones, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “I’ll be joining friends from my Airmen Leadership Class for lots of American, Spanish and Japanese food at a cook out,” said Staff Sgt. Andrea Londoño, 21st Space Wing command section executive administrator, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 28, 2017.

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Iron Mike is face of the 21st Space Wing By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Iron Mike the Knight has been the face of the 21st Space Wing dating back almost to its stand up. But where did he come from? Whose idea was it and where did he get his knightly apparel? Dr. David Bullock, 21st Space Wing chief of the office of history, didn’t have to look too hard to discover Iron Mike’s beginnings. He said there was a wingwide competition to choose a mascot in late 1995 so it would be ready in time for the Guardian Challenge, a competition that recognizes the best space and missile crews in the Air Force Space Command. The mascot was to be part of Wing heritage into future years. Iron Mike, created by Bullock, was selected as the wing mascot over six other entries and has represented the wing ever since. He said the history office won because Bullock located a previous mascot called Iron Mike that served a squadron in the 21st Composite Wing operating in Alaska in the 1960s. That wing was a lineal ancestor of the current 21st SW, Bullock said. But there were more connections to a knight mascot. Another squadron in the 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing, also a lineal ancestor of the 21st SW, had a mounted knight on its emblem while serving in France in the 1950s.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Iron Mike returns victorious from a Guardian Challenge in 1998 as senior wing personnel greet the team’s arrival. The second costume was an upgrade, compliments of Laird Jeffrey Burn, Old Buittle Castle, Scotland, who worked with Dr. David Bullock, 21st Space Wing History Office chief, on the project.

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Iron Mike From page 14

“These themes dovetailed with the sword on 21st SW’s emblem strongly suggest that a knight should be our mascot,” Bullock said. So Brig. Gen. Gerald F Perryman, Jr., 21st SW commander, chose “Iron Mike” and he, Bullock and the 21st Operations Group began to develop the familiar knightly theme ranging from the Golden Knight Award, to unit coins, and other items. The new Mike the Knight mascot was incorporated into banners, logos and slogans for key wing events. Through the rest of the 1990s and into the mid-2000s Bullock stayed heavily involved with Mike’s evolution he said. He created, procured and advised on all things Iron Mike, including clothing, logos, weapons, and various accouterment such as scarves and coins. Eventually everything related to Iron Mike assumed a life of its own, he said. People may not realize Bullock’s role in creating the well-known mascot, but it is something that makes him proud. “It’s one of the few things I’ve done in life that will outlive me and that is satisfying in itself,” said Bullock. Bullock shared some little known, yet interesting facts about Iron Mike: • The first costume and weapons were created for 70 dollars and currently resides in the Air Force Museum at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. • The second costume comes from Scotland and Bullock’s friend, Laird Jeffrey Burn (who lives at Old Buittle Castle on the ScottishEnglish border) and his castle artisans made everything according to Bullock’s designs. • The second costume was tailor made to fit Bullock. • Laird Jeffrey painted the shield (he’s an internationally renowned military history artist). • A large comic book-style poster, a special rendition of Iron Mike, the eternal warrior, was painted by a Lieutenant Redden for the Guardian Challenge Competition of 1996. The original painting still hangs in the History Office in the wing headquarters building, Peterson AFB. Mike the Knight represented the wing at every Guardian Challenge Competition from 1996 until the last one in 2010, Bullock said. He continues, in his entire knightly splendor, to serve at wing commander’s calls and other wing events like the 21st Anniversary of the 21st SW Banquet in 2013 and the recent 25th Anniversary of the 21st SW.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Dr. David Bullock, 21st Space Wing History Office chief, wins the competition for the mascot creation in 1996. Iron Mike was created to represent the 21st SW at a Guardian Challenge in 1996 and which can be seen on many of the wing’s products today.

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(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 21st Operations Group raises funds to upgrade Iron Mike, especially the armor, for Iron Mike’s third costume in 2002. Dr. David Bullock, 21st Space Wing History Office chief, created Iron Mike in 1996 to represent the 21st SW during a Guardian Challenge competition. (Left) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Michael Hamel, 21st Space Wing vice commander, stands with Staff Sgt. Ray “Razor” Duron (right) who played Iron Mike in the 1996 Guardian Challenge. Duron is in the first mascot costume and was the first wing member to portray Iron Mike. (Courtesy photo) (Courtesy photo)

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Career skills programs help Airmen prepare for post-military employment By Kat Bailey Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force has begun participating in career skills programs which afford eligible Airmen the opportunity to prepare for a post-Air Force career up to six months before separation or retirement. Apprenticeships, on-the-job training, employment skills training and internships are all career skills programs that offer skills training opportunities to officer and enlisted service members preparing to transition from military to civilian employment. “Career skills programs are vocational and technical training programs that focus on the practical application of learned skills and can lead to employment in a specific career or technical trade,” said Ramona Franklin, an education services specialist at the Air Force Personnel Center. “Training can take place up to six months prior to an Airman’s separation.” According to Franklin, the program is based on two driv-

ing principles: the Air Force will allow eligible Airmen to participate in industry training instead of performing military duties during the closing months of their careers, and industry training providers will offer training at little or no cost to eligible Airmen. An Airman must have completed at least 180 days on active duty and be within 180 days of an approved retirement or separation in order to be eligible to participate in a CSP. Airmen must receive commander’s approval to participate and the training opportunity must meet certain conditions. “The program must offer a high probability of employment and be provided to the Airman at little or no cost, and should improve or broaden the Airman’s skill by building on occupational skills learned while in service,” Franklin. “You can also choose a program that provides all new skills related to your goal for civilian employment.” Commanders are encouraged to support career skills programs by identifying transitioning Airmen, ensuring maximum dissemination of information and supporting participation in the program when manpower and resources are sufficient to release the Airman. “When possible, facilitating the smooth transition of

Airmen into the civilian workforce fully employed is in the best interest of both the Air Force and each Airman,” said Todd Usnik, the education operations business process owner. Airmen may apply to participate in a CSP through selfnominations either after meeting with an education counselor or while attending the Transition Goals, Plans, Success Transition Assistance program. However, Usnik recommends planning ahead for the transition to civilian life. “Ideally, eligible Airmen should begin identifying potential programs and working with their education or TGPS counselor at least a year out from their separation date,” Usnik said. “For this reason, we send them a myPers message 12 months out to provide them a link to information about the programs.” For additional information, visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center and then schedule an appointment with an Education or TGPS Guidance Counselor. Airmen may also find details on myPers. Select “Any” from the dropdown menu and search “Job Training.” For more information about Air Force personnel programs, go to myPers.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, presents the John L. Levitow award to Senior Airman James Brown, Air Force Space Command administrative support, during the Airmen Leadership School graduation at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., June 22, 2017. The John L. Levitow is awarded to the most distinguished graduate from each class of the ALS and is named in honor of John L. Levitow, the lowest ranking Airman to ever receive the Medal of Honor.

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Handshake, lifetime award bridge four generations of Air Force space history By Capt. Christopher Merian Headquarters Air Force Space Command Public Affairs

LOS ANGELES — It was not a typical awards banquet. For those fortunate to attend the 43rd Annual Salute to Space and Missile Systems Center awards banquet held at El Segundo, California, June 9, it was a history lesson, leadership seminar and strategy session all wrapped in one. Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, was awarded the Gen. Bernard A. Schriever National Space Leadership Award for his lifelong contributions and military achievements that have significantly enhanced the nation’s space and missile programs. “We in the space business are extremely lucky that we had a father, and that father’s last name was Schriever,” said Raymond. “We are here today because General Schriever and his team confronted challenge, took calculated risk and pushed forward with a spirt of innovation that drove the success of our missile and space programs.” Adding a special touch to the black-tie event, Senior Airman Brett Schriever, the great-grandson of Gen. Schriever, presented the award to Raymond on behalf of the Schriever Chapter of the Air Force Association. One could say a firm handshake and a smile bridged four generations of Air Force and space history. For more than 60 years, the Air Force has played an integral role in advancing the nation’s space and missile missions. Raymond’s acceptance speech drew heavily on examples of Gen. Schriever’s bold leadership style that emerged in the 1950s, highlighting Schriever’s courageous vision as he pioneered our nation’s Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile capability as the U.S. and Soviet Union squared-off in the emerging Cold War. “Not only was General Schriever responsible for developing the Thor, Atlas, Titan and Minuteman missiles, he was also required to simultaneously develop the launch sites, tracking and ground support equipment needed to operate these missile systems,” added Raymond. “General Schriever and his contemporaries recognized the tremendous strategic advantage space could provide over our adversaries back in the Cold War,” said Raymond. “Without their sacrifice, we wouldn’t be in the position we have been for the past two decades — that is, delivering a significant global advantage to our American warfighter.” Today, new challenges have arisen as space has transitioned from a benign environment to a contested warfighting domain just like the Air, Land and Sea.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, receives the Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Space Leadership Award, presented by space pioneer Gen. Bernard A. Schriever’s great-grandson, Senior Amn. Brett Schriever, during the Air Force Association’s 43nd Annual Salute to SMC Banquet, held in El Segundo, Calif., June 9, 2017. “We are at a critical crossroads of being highly reliant on space capabilities and highly vulnerable; and that is an uncomfortable position to be in,” said Raymond. Air Force Space Command is transforming the way it operates in space through the Space Warfighting Construct. This construct includes investments in human capital through the space mission force, training operators to combat advanced adversarial threats, fielding capabilities that provide a more resilient architecture, increasing the efficiency of the acquisition process, and building and strengthening partnerships, ensure the nation’s ability to outpace our potential adversaries and maintain assured access to space.

Raymond concluded his remarks by focusing on the command’s most valuable asset. “This award is a testament to the outstanding men and women who I have had the privilege to serve with over my 33 years in the Air Force,” said Raymond. “Their tireless efforts ensure our joint warfighter teammates always have the space and cyberspace capabilities they depend upon.” “We must strive daily to carry on the legacy of General Schriever as we are faced with new strategic challenges,” added Raymond. “And I know, without a doubt, that the great work of our talented and dedicated Airmen will continue to carry us to new horizons.”

Lt. Col. Lane assumes command of 13th SWS CLEAR AIR FORCE STATION, Alaska – Col. Devin Pepper, 21st Operations Group commander, passes the 13th Space Warning Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Joel Lane during a change of command ceremony, June 13, 2017, at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska. The 13th SWS is one of the 21st Space Wing’s 23 geographically separated units, and supports vital missile warning, missile defense, and space situational awareness to U.S. Strategic Command, North American Aerospace Defense Command/Northern Command and combatant commanders around the world. The 13 SWS commander is responsible for the operational mission at Clear AFS, the 11,500-acre subarctic remote installation, and the Cobra Dane missile defense radar at Eareckson AFS in the Aleutian Island chain. Clear AFS will be the home of the Long Range Discrimination Radar which just broke ground this year. Lane replaced outgoing commander Lt. Col. Jason Budnick. (Courtesy photo)

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ART EVENTS

Pikes Peak Posse of the Westerners Organization, a local organization with open CSMNG membership for those who love theCSMNG lore and history of the American West. Meetings include a catered dinner. No meetings in July, August or December. Second Monday of every month, 6 p.m. $17. Colorado Springs Masonic Hall, 1150 Panorama Drive, 473-0330, posse@dewittenterprises.com.

Core Culture Guided Walking Tours, introducing the historic buildings, significant founders and contemporary artwork of downtown Colorado Springs. Price includes a beverage. Second Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. $10. Wild Goose Meeting House, 401 N . Tejon St., 886-0088, lara@downtowncs.com, downtowncs.com/tours.

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Pikes Peak Rose Society Monthly Meeting, educational meetings about the growth and use of roses. Please call to confirm dates and times, as they may vary. Fire Station 8, 3737 Airport Road. Second Monday of every month, 6-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 9. Free. 322-8608, patploegsma@hotmail.com, pikespeakrosesociety.org.

First Friday Art Parties, including artist talks and demonstrations, music, exclusive giveaways to FAC events, a cash bar and stunning ambiance. First Friday of every month, 5 p.m.; through Dec. 1. Free. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5581, csfineartscenter.org/visit/events/first-friday.

Pikes Peak Woodturners Meet, a chance to learn about making art and useful objects on a woodturner’s lathe with woodturners of all ages and experience levels. First Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Free. Bemis School of Art, 818 Pelham Place, 466-1557, KKLiggett@ gmail.com, ppwoodturners.org.

First Friday Art Walk — Pueblo, monthly art celebrations encompassing multiple locations in and around Pueblo’s Creative Corridor. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Union Avenue, ., Pueblo, 719/242-6652, Susan@PuebloArts. org, PuebloArts.org. First Friday ArtWalk, a visual monthly walking tour featuring exciting exhibits, accomplished artists and new trends in 14 art galleries along Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th Streets. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Free. Old Colorado City, ., 520-9494, facebook.com/ArtWalkOCC. First Friday Downtown, featuring gallery openings, meet-the-artist events, performances and cultural activities throughout the area. Free artist- or curator-led walking tours available. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Downtown, various venues, 886-0088, claire@downtowncs. com, downtowncs.com/firstfriday. First Friday Performance, an opportunity for Conservatory students to perform for friends and family. First Friday of every month. Free. Colorado Springs Conservatory, 415 S. Sahwatch St., 577-4556, coloradospringsconservatory.org. Free Day, a chance to visit the arts center and Buell Children’s Museum for free. Second Sunday of every month. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N . Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719/295-7200, sdc-arts.org. Informal Open Studio, a chance to learn new techniques and grow at your own pace. All levels and styles of art welcome. Reservations required. Tuesdays, 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon. $10/hour. Second Floor Studios, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., 660-1923, lunastudioscos@gmail.com, lunastudioscos.com. Still-Life and Scenic Symphony, featuring the work of local artists Paulette Triplett, Eva Spengler, and Katie Williams. Refreshments will be served. Fri., July 7, 5-8 p.m. St. George’s Anglican Church, 217 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 634-3364, sarahstonestreet1@gmail.com, stgac.org. Tao of Metal Art Show, original, vintage and industrial art. First Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Tao of Metal, 220 S. Sierra Madre St., 2296841, taoofmetal@gmail.com, taoofmetal.com.

AUDITIONS & ENTRIES Canvases in the Cañon, is accepting entries of two- or three-dimensional pieces with a preferred focus on the Pikes Peak Region. Scenes of North Cheyenne Cañon are of special interest. Through Aug. 12. Exhibit entry is $25 and will be reimbursed on day of show. Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center, 4075 N . Cheyenne Cañon Road, 385-6086, springweber@gmail. com, cheyennecanon.org. Ladyfingers Letterpress, is accepting submissions to an unjuried zine festival, showcasing small publications, zines, pamphlets and more. Opening reception will be July 14, 5-8 p.m. July 11-14. $10 for up to three publications, $5/each additional. Ladyfingers Letterpress, 113 E. Bijou St., 401/523-3087, ladyfingersletterpress.com. Palmer Divide Photographers Group, is accepting entries to the 2017 Monochrome Photography Show. See online for entry forms, rules, and a complete calendar of events for the show. Through Aug. 6. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, 6494241, lynn.pdphotographers@gmail.com, pdphotographers.com. What If... Festival, is now accepting applications for individuals, businesses and organizations to host interactive activities related to arts, science, health, performance and more. Through Aug. 1. WhatIF@imaginationcelebration.org, whatif-festival.org.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Entspirational Speakers — Toastmasters Meeting, a safe, fun forum to practice and grow communication and leadership skills. Held at Ent Toastmasters, 7350 Campus Drive.

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GET INVOLOVED Pint for a Pint, an opportunity to get a pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream as a thank-you for donating a pint of blood. Through July 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Penrose Hospital Main, 2222 N . Nevada Ave., 776-5822, penrosestfrancis.org.

Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Free to attend (semi-annual membership fee). 310-6741, vppr-738568@toastmastersclubs.org, easyspeak.org/portal.php?page=21882. Fencing Classes, available for children, teens and adults at Front Range Fencing Club. Includes use of all equipment needed during the beginning four week class. MondaysThursdays. $100/four classes. Chinook Trail Elementary School, 11795 Grand Lawn Circle, 339-5495, frontrangefencingclub@comcast. net, frontrangefencingclub.com. Lucky Scooter Gang, a chance to get involved with Colorado Springs’ premier modern scooter club through weekly get-togethers, group

rides and rallies. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Sportique Scooters, 1834 E. Platte Ave., 442-0048, facebook.com/groups/LuckyScooterGang. No-Nuts Moms Group of Colorado Springs, a peanut- and tree-nut-free playgroup for all ages, who can participate in indoor and outdoor play dates. Contact the group or visit the Facebook page for specific times and dates. nonutsmomsgroup.weebly.com/index.html. Photography Classes and Group, offering photography and Photoshop classes at various locations around town. Visit 3peaksphoto. com/classes.html for a schedule. A photography group is also open to new members of all skill levels. 260-6637, meetup.com/cplg_cos.

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Rockrimmon Anime Club, for ages 13 to 18 to watch anime, read manga and win prizes. No registration required. Note: Some anime are rated PG-13 and have mature content. Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 4-5:15 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.org. Sacred Harp Singers of the Pikes Peak Region, four-part a cappella singing in an 18th-century style. No experience needed to begin. 521 N . Institute St. Fridays, midnight. Free. 633-2704, mmnussbaum@comcast.net. Yarn-tastic!, a meetup for adult handicrafters aged 18 and older. Bring your own project, share ideas and learn new skills. Light refreshments served. First and third Friday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.org.

COMEDY & IMPROV Improv Comedy Night, family-friendly improv comedy, made up on-the-spot from audience suggestions. Performed by Improv Colorado. Sat., July 8, 7:30-9 p.m. $8-$10. The Theater on Pecan, 1367 Pecan St., 455-9510, fun@improvcolorado.com, improvcolorado.com. Improv Comedy with Stick Horses in Pants, a night of improv comedy with audience participation and a lot of laughs. “Every show is different and entertaining for all.” Fri., July 7, 8-10 p.m. $5-$10. Lon Chaney Theatre, 221 E. Kiowa St., 387-9911, info@thestickhorses. com, thestickhorses.com/show-schedule. Open Mic Comedy, open mics on the first, third and fifth Thursdays; and improv on the second and fourth Thursdays. Thursdays, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Free. Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 578-7771, facebook.com/undergroundbars. Scenic Train Ride & Interactive Murder Mystery: Dial C for Chocolate, a delicious dinner while riding the Royal Gorge route train, and a hilarious murder mystery from Red Herring Productions, Inc. Sat., July 8, 6 p.m. Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Santa Fe Depot, 401 Water Street, Cañon City, 2764000, redherringproductions.com.

CONCERTS 2017 Summer Concert Series: Metamorphosis, family-friendly concerts with a variety of music performed by The Little London Winds. Each concert has a different theme. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.; through Aug. 14. Free. Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, littlelondonwinds@radins.us, littlelondonwinds.org/index.html. Creekside Concert, a summer outdoor concert by The New Horizons Band of Colorado Springs’ Concert Band, including show tunes, symphonies and marches. Fri., July 7, 6-8 p.m. Free. Cañon Elementary, 1201 W. Cheyenne Road, 574-5725, nhbcos.org. Musical Mondays Concerts Series, free summer concerts hosted by The Friends of Monument Valley Park. Gail Force on July 10, Tribe on July 17 and Starburn on July 24. Mon., July 10, 7-8 p.m., Mon., July 17, 7-8 p.m. and Mon., July 24, 7-8 p.m. Monument Valley Park, 220 Mesa Road, info@fmvp.net, fmvp.net. Summer Concerts in the Glen at Broadmoor Community Church, UCC, free community concerts with hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, desserts and drinks provided. Donations for food accepted. In case of bad weath-

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World War I in Remembrance, featuring coins and more from World War I, including rare military decorations, personal items carried by soldiers in the field, dog tags and more. Through Nov. 1. Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, 3rd and Victor Avenues, Victor, 689-5509, minetours@victorcolorado.com, victorcolorado. com. CC&V Mine Tours, an opportunity to see giant haul trucks, shovels and drill rigs in action in the large surface mine between Victor and Cripple Creek, Colorado. Mondays-Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays, 10 a.m. to noon; through Sept. 4. $8.50.

DANCE CommuniDance, a free-form dance group. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. By donation. Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E. Fountain Blvd., #150, 963-1809, communidance.com. Hex Fusion Dance, an opportunity to explore and blend different styles of music and dance. No partner required. Second Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. $10. Yoga Studio Satya, 1581 York Road, kkschmidt@ hexdance.com, hexdance.com. Proto-Company Life for the Aspiring Professional, learn from Ormao Alumni, Alex Betka as you sample the obligations of a dance company life. July 10-14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $350. Ormao Dance Company, 10 S. Spruce St., 471-9759, ormao@msn.com, ormaodance.org.

FOOD & DRINK Acacia Park Community Market, with food, vendors and community, supporting small businesses and Helping Hands Helping the Community, which provides resources for homeless veterans. Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; through Aug. 31. Free. Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave., 271-5353, Dilrinasevent@gmail.com. Delicious Downtown Food Tour, a food tour of downtown Colorado Springs including five diverse restaurants. Tours limited to 14 guests. Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Continues through Sept. 24 and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Continues through Sept. 30. Downtown Colorado Springs, 1 N . Tejon St., 800/6560713, info@rockymountainfoodtours.com, rockymountainfoodtours .com/tour/delicious-downtown-food-tour.

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Fencing Classes, available for children, teens and adults at Front Range Fencing Club. Includes use of all equipment needed during the beginning four week class. MondaysThursdays. $100/four classes. Chinook Trail Elementary School, 11795 Grand Lawn Circle, 339-5495, frontrangefencingclub@comcast.net, frontrangefencingclub.com.

World Heritage International Student Exchange Programs, is seeking representatives to work with and support volunteer host families and international exchange students. Ongoing. 949/342-1777, info@world-heritage.org, host.world-heritage.org. The Zonta Club of the Pikes Peak Area, is looking for mentors to join its “Launching Families” program, which serves youth who grew up in the El Paso County foster system and are now pursuing a college education, a career, or a trade. Ongoing. info@zontapikespeak.org, ZontaPikesPeak.org.

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AFS-USA, is looking for host families or students who wish to be part of foreign exchange programs. 800/AFS-INFO, afs.org.

CPR classes from American Heart Association, get certified by the American Heart Association in adult, child, infant CPR, AED and first aid. Get your card in one week. Preregistration required. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mondays, 6-9 p.m.; through Dec. 14. $60, includes a book. Simple Therapeutics, 3100 N . Academy Blvd., #115, 229-5504, jdcleveland78@gmail.com, simpletherapeutics. massagetherapy.co.

Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, is seeking volunteers to sort and pack food boxes to serve families in need in Southern Colorado. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, 2605 Preamble Point, 434-4677, eric@ careandshare.org, careandshare.org. Engineers Without Borders, seeks volunteers to help with technical work and fundraising for its water project in Bolivia. E-mail or go online for more information. victor.h.nelson@gmail.com, ewbcos.org.

Senior Wellness, a health and wellness class for seniors Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m. Senior Resource Development Agency, 230 N . Union Ave., Pueblo, 719/545-8900, srda.org.

Gentiva HealthCare Hospice, is seeking volunteers to offer companionship to people with terminal illnesses by sharing your talents as a musician, artist, pet therapist or just by listening. Volunteers must complete training, call for dates. 573-4166, rshardy@ odsyhealth.com.

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North End Adult Day Care, seeks volunteers to play games, sing, make arts and crafts and more with North End’s seniors, who are in need of memory care. Call for more information. 351-8786, northendadultdaycare. com. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, is seeking volunteers in various capacities, especially for help on the weekends, such as working in prescription animal therapy, courier duties, vigil volunteers (who sit with dying patients) and Helping Hands volunteers who perform various chores after a patient dies. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., 633-3400, pikespeakhospice.org. Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, is seeking volunteers at least 14 years old to assist in Therapeutic Riding classes and to help with barn upkeep. Opportunities available Monday through Saturday. Ongoing. Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, 13620 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, 719/495-3908, bennett@pptrc.org, pptrc.org. Pint for a Pint, an opportunity to get a pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream as a thank-you for donating a pint of blood. Through July 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Penrose Hospital Main, 2222 N . Nevada Ave., 776-5822, penrosestfrancis.org. USO Colorado Springs, is looking for committed volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of active-duty and veteran service members and their families. 1625 Ellis St., Bldg. #1218, Fort Carson. Through Dec. 31. 524-1043, kgiles@uso.org, uso.org/coloradosprings.

21st Annual Pikes Peak Speical Rodeo, including rodeo events, a petting zoo, food trucks, face painting and more. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center and the Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center. Sat., July 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Free. ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, 528-4732, stadken@prorodeo.com, .facebook. com/pikespeakspecialrodeo. Active Adventurers Group, a weekly indoor group for parents/caregivers and their children. Activities will include toy time, a craft, socializing, a group activity and clean up. Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Hillside Community Center, 925 S. Institute St., 520-9463, springsgov.com. Library Programs, including free classes, activities, crafts and presentations, for babies to teens and their families, at all Pikes Peak Library District locations. Ongoing. 531-6333, ppld.org. Paws to Read, for children to practice reading aloud and improve fluency by sharing a story with a Paws to Read dog. Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000. Play and Learn, with toys, games, music and puzzles to help children younger than 5 learn to read. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S. Eighth St., #100, 6336278, ppld.org. Reading Tutoring, one-on-one tutoring sessions for children struggling with reading. Call to check eligibility of your child. Ongoing. Free. The Children’s Literacy Center, 2928 Straus Lane, 471-8672, sierra@childrensliteracycenter.org, peakreader.org. Sensing History, a self-guided experience, during which Junior Docents (6th-12th grade) share objects and stories in select galleries at “Hands

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LITERARY EVENTS Hear Here Youth Poetry Slam, an opportunity for youth ages 13-19 to perform their spokenword poetry in a competitive setting. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. Imagination Celebration, 750 Citadel Drive East, Citadel Mall, 964-4499, wheretohear@gmail.com, wheretohear.org. Open Critique, a program to provide a critique experience for up to eight writers who seek feedback on manuscript pages. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 244-6220, critique@pikespeakwriters. com, pikespeakwriters.com. *Pilgrimage: Ink & White Space — a Release Party and Reading, featuring poets Juan Morales and Jessy Randall, essayist Felicia Rose Chavez and playwright/rapper Idris Goodwin, celebrating this literary journal published out of CSU-Pueblo. Sat., July 8, 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. The Modbo, 17C E. Bijou St., 633-4240, themodbo@gmail.com, themodbo.com. Word Wednesdays Open Mic, hosted by Big Ro with music by DJ gravity. All performance types welcome to perform alongside weekly featured artists in poetry, comedy, live music, freestyle cypher and more. Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight. $10/ages 18-20, free for ages 21 and older. Tremors Nightclub, 112 N . Nevada Ave., 581-6973, wordwednesdaysopenmic@gmail.com, respectthemic.com. Writer’s Night, a social and informational meeting of Pikes Peak Writers to discuss any aspect of the craft. Every fourth Monday, 6:30 p.m. Free. Kawa Coffee Shop, 2427 N . Union Blvd., 244-6220, pikespeakwriters.com.

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, cspm.org. Promoting Patriotism: WWI in Colorado Springs, commemorating the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into WWI with an extensive collection of WWI-era propaganda posters and artifacts from local residents. Ongoing. Story of Us, allowing visitors to explore the history and geography of the area from A-Z, with interactive digital stations, playful displays, dynamic maps and more. Ongoing. The Money Museum, 818 N . Cascade Ave., 632-2646, money.org. Trenches to Treaties:

Achilles Pikes Peak Weekly Workout, an all-inclusive running/walking/wheeling/ handcycling/moving group that welcomes all people with disabilities to participate. The event divides participants into groups based on pace and distance “and this means no one is left behind.” Mondays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Colorado Running Company - N . Nevada, 2562 N . Nevada Ave. #140, 760/4703947, achillespikespeak.org. Florissant Fossil Beds Summer Programs, including ranger-guided hikes, fossil learning labs, demonstrations and presentations related to the Fossil Beds’ history. See online for more details. Through July 31. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 15807 Teller County Road 1, Florissant, 719/748-3253, nps.gov/flfo. Independence Day Walk, an invigorating walk with The Falcon Wanderers, with 5k and 10k routes. Section 16 Trailhead, Black Forest, 8510 Burgess Road. Sat., July 8, 8 a.m. to noon. Free, $10/commemorative patch. 2080933, walking@falconwanderers.org. Tuesday Walkers, a walking group for seniors. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Senior Resource Development Agency, 230 N . Union Ave., Pueblo, 719/545-8900, srda.org. Wildlife Gardens and Backyard Habitats, led by Becky Elder, certified permaculture designer, who will talk about backyard gardening and permaculture tips, with recommendations for non-toxic materials and practices. Reservations required. Sat., July 8, 10-11:30 a.m. $4-$5. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, 520-6745, elpasocountyparks.com.

SPIRITUALITY A Bi-Weekly Meditation Group, exploring different types of meditation techniques while “experiencing the healing energy of others.” Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-7:30 p.m. Free. Pranava Yoga Center, 802 N . Weber St., 444-8463, info@pranavayogacenter. com, pranavayogacenter.com. Goddess Durga: “Awaken To Your Strength,” tap into the power of the Durga — a fierce manifestation of the Divine Feminine — through movement, breath, mythology, mantra and meditation. Sun., July 9, 12-1:30 p.m. $20. SunWater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs, 695-7007, sunwaterspa.com. Reiki Energy Healing, one-on-one sessions with a certified Reiki master, teacher and registered natural healer. Call for details and to schedule an appointment. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $35/$65. 970-443-1856, HeartoftheForest.co.

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8476 Cypress Wood Drive – Banning Lewis Ranch - $339,000 Brand new rancher under construction. 2713 sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 3 bath rancher with slab granite counters throughout. Stainless steel appliances. Hardwood & upgraded carpeting. Gas log ﬁreplace. Maple cabinets with crown molding. Open great room ﬂoor plan. Great family neighborhood with pool, tennis, playground, community center, & parks. 8 minutes to Powers Corridor or Falcon Town Center. HOAs are $119 per month & include trash. MLS# 5128313

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