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Vol. 61 No. 10
6 months later: 18th SPCS all-stars continue to shine By Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — During a ceremony July 22, 2016 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, the 21st Space Wing stood up the 18th Space Control Squadron. The 18th SPCS falls under the 21st Operations Group, and assumed the day-to-day Space Situational Awareness and routine satellite catalog maintenance missions from the Joint Space Operations Center, also located at Vandenberg. The organization responsible for tracking objects in space is now aligned with the units operating the sensors detecting those objects. When this space control squadron transitioned to the 21st SW, the realignment was realized by joining the tactical command and control organization with the space surveillance network systems. The 18th SPCS’s orbital predictions are key in maintaining space superiority. “The 18th SPCS is a perfect fit,” said Lt. Col. Marc Brock, 21st OG deputy commander. “We have realized synergies that we hadn’t realized before having only the front line tactical units that detect and track the objects in space. Having both ends of the business inside one organization improves our communication and increases our understanding of each end of the enterprise. It allows us to improve our ability to surveil all objects in space and really understand the space domain.” The newly aligned squadron processes observations of See Shine page 10
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert J. Volio)
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Col. Troy Endicott, 21st Operations Group commander, assigns command of the 18th Space Control Squadron to Lt. Col. Scott Putnam, 18th SPCS commander, during an assumption of command ceremony, July 22, 2016, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Putnam assumed command of the 18th SPCS, the newest space surveillance unit that will fall under the 21st Space Wing.
Behind locked doors By Steve Kotecki 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen of the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Medical Aid Station participate in a mass casualty exercise during button-up contingency triage training at the Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo., March 3, 2017. The training is designed to stress Cheyenne Mountain AFS medical responders, who are on call from Peterson Air Force Base Medical Clinic to simulate the stress that a future buttoned up mass casualty event could cause.
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo. — The blast doors to Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado, are closed. Tech. Sgt. Lynor Hardy, Cheyenne Mountain AFS Medical Aid Station, independent medical technician, and the 21st Medical Dental Group button-up team are standing by. An alarm sounds and Hardy briefs her team. There’s been a simulated explosion in one of the battery bays followed by reports of several casualties on March 3, 2017. Minutes after the explosion, six Airmen are brought into the makeshift triage center to have their wounds assessed. There are simulated burns, abrasions and severed arteries. Instead of the chaos that one might expect, Hardy’s team gets to work saving lives, because in this instance, during a Cheyenne Mountain AFS contingency, they’re isolated from the rest of the world for an indefinite amount of time. This is the kind of hands-on training Hardy likes to use for her staff. All of the acting victims are dressed up with moulage, a make-up kit similar to Hollywood special effects, to give the wounds a more realistic appearance. “It’s important to try and make it a little more realistic, that See Locked Doors page 12
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Accountability starts with you
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Every day I have the privilege to work with many great Airmen who live and breathe accountability. I consider these Airmen always ready. They take the time to prepare, lead and execute tasks that not only make them better, but also those around them. However, I am sometimes puzzled at those who seem to think there are no consequences for their actions or lack of actions. One case in point happened last week when I had the fortunate pleasure to take a break for a quick workout at the base fitness center. As I was on the treadmill watching a physical training test take place on the track, it was obvious some of the Airmen taking the run portion of the test were ready for the test and others were not. From my perspective the Airmen who had trained were moving at a steady pace, they looked smooth and in control. On the other hand there were some
Mr. Al Strait Wing Staff Agencies, 21st Space Wing Public Affairs who were definitely struggling. I fully understand each of us has different running styles and we can all have a bad day, but it was evident some were not up for the task. We all must prepare for the PT test. We cannot hope to run less than a 13-minute time if we are training at a 15-minute mile pace. We also cannot wait until two weeks out to start a fitness program. If we are hav-
ing sit-ups or pushups not count due to poor form — there is a solution. The Health and Wellness Center physical training leaders will coach any Airmen to help them with their form. So what is the point of this commentary? Our Airmen are our most valuable asset. Without all of them in the fight, the success of our mission is in jeopardy. When we cannot pass the PT test, it jeopardizes ones career, could impact a deployment, or a new job opportunity. Most importantly, it’s an indicator the Airman’s wellness is not where it should be for a healthy life. Supervisors need discuss with each of their Airmen what these repercussions are. Perhaps they can even work out with their Airmen to ensure they fully understand the importance of being always ready. Being always ready is not only for their PT test, but any other task required to complete the mission.
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.
While leadership encourages supervisor involvement, ultimately it is not the supervisor’s career. Every Airman is accountability for their own actions. We all need to be fit, be a warrior and be always ready! A perfect example of someone I want to recognize as always ready is a Department of Defense civilian who works at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Her name is Barb Lutz, who brought her A-game every day for 43 years. Barb rewrote the book on accountability. She always looked ahead, knew the mission game plan, prepared for the game plan, and she executed the game plan with perfection. She understood the importance of accountability, and was an informal leader to me by example. When she retires at the end of this month, there will be a void that’s going to need to be filled by some great Airmen with those great values. God’s speed to Ms. Barb Lutz who was always ready.
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SPREADING THE WORD
Sharing community is not Bland By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The eyes are where it shows up first. One look into her eyes and two things become instantly obvious: intensity and concern. The two reside together behind a welcoming gaze. Those two qualities drive Capt. Letitia Bland, 21st Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander to share her heritage and the African American community with everyone she can, everywhere she can. “Not knowing history and culture well leads to issues and stereotypes,” Bland said. “We have nothing else to go by but what we hear from the media. Education of the good, bad and in between makes it better.” Bland was a youngster when she started to take an interest in African heritage after seeing people at a church who were wearing traditional African garb. Later, in college she learned about aspects of African American history she was not aware of before. “I had always been taught that our history started with slavery,” she said. “But it was history interrupted.” Bland began to find African influences in places she never noticed it before and came to understand her culture included innovators and originators dating back centuries. “I figured out that I am more than an emancipated slave,” Bland said. “My culture is more than that.” Her passion for culture, and love of volunteering, led to sharing all she discovered with others. Bland is a member of the Black History Month planning committee
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Capt. Letitia Bland, 21st Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander, facilitates conversation during the Black History Month Film Festival at Penrose Library in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 11, 2017. The featured film was “500 Years Later.” for Peterson Air Force Base and extends her involvement to the Colorado Springs community as a member of the executive board of the Colorado Springs Kwanzaa Committee. Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American cultural heritage and traditions.
“I absolutely love to volunteer,” she said. “I am single and I have time, so why not get involved?” Bland finds herself wearing many hats in both groups. She handles a lot of public relations, training and facilitation in helping bring events to the local community’s eye.
The work is paying off, too. She still meets people locally who say they never heard of Kwanzaa before, but it is getting better. “Now we are seeing more about it on social media,” said Bland. “Interest is diverse, it’s not just black people who are interested. There is a need and it’s just as important as other celebrations in the community.” The Peterson AFB Black History Month committee just wrapped up a successful series of events marking the month and Bland is proud of the work the group has done promoting African American’s and their contributions throughout history. Making sure the impact of people of African heritage is passed on to younger people is important to Bland as well. She volunteers with the Way of Life Committee, an organization for students of color at the U.S. Air Force Academy and with the African American Youth Leadership Conference, a veteran-run event for school-aged children from kindergarten through high school. In every one of these organizations and events, it is the passion for her heritage pushing Bland to do all she can to share it with others. “I think it’s my passion, 100 percent, that is my biggest contribution,” Bland said. “I am passionate about educating the community. I want to educate children that they come from greatness and they can be anything. It’s that message that’s driving me. I want to instill that passion in others.” The look in her eyes reveals the intensity that pushes her passion, but just as obvious is the concern that brings it all together, leading Bland to share what means most to her with a passion that is infectious.
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On 10 March 2017, The A&FRC is hosting the National Park Service in building 350 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you don’t already have a US Military Annual Park Pass or yours is about to expire, join us to receive yours! Rangers and volunteers from Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will be available to issue your free pass all you need to bring is a valid military ID card.
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While you’re picking up your park pass in Bldg. 350, March 10th be sure to stop by and say hi to the Air Force Aid Society between 10 a.m.-12 p.m. There will be cake and punch to celebrate their 75th anniversary.
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April 28th marks the 75th Anniversary “Diamond Jubilee” for Peterson Airfield. The First Sergeants will be throwing a birthday celebration during Final Friday at The Club.
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 appointments 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). However, kiosks ARE AVAILABLE for ALL ACTIVE DUTY members. For questions, to reserve a kiosk or schedule an appointment, call 719-556-9248.
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If a member in your unit is deployed please make sure their family is invited to the DFD on March 9th from 6 — 8 p.m. at the Chapel. Dinner will be served and “Moana” will be screened for the kids. RSVP’s must go to your squadron First Sergeant.
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The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Recruiting Team will be here conducting briefings on qualifications and application procedures to become an Army Warrant Officer. If interested, meet at the Education Center room 113, 3 p.m. March 15.
ACTIVE SHOOTER DEFENSE CLASS
Free active shooter defense training March 17th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. available to all military, DOD civilians and family members at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Call 719556-6141 for details.
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The Marksheffel Road closure continues through March for SH 24 and US 94. Detours are in place and personnel are advised to adjust routes and times accordingly. Construction continues along the corridor between PAFB east gate and Space Village Road for widening and safety improvements. Following this phase, improvements at PAFB east that may require lane restrictions and rerouting some traffic to west and north gates. CES, SFS and PA are working closely with El Paso County for timeframes and updates.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Team Pete will celebrate Pi Day March 14, 2017.
Irrationally useful: A celebration of Pi By Alethea Smock 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. — Space operators across the Wing will be celebrating circles, orbits and ellipses by eating pie on March 14 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Pie at first glance may not have much in common with an orbit, however the use of Pi in calculations for circular things is critically important to our mission. “Pi is a constant used in various calcula-
tions primarily related to circles,” said Lt. Col. John Thien, 21st Operations Group deputy commander. “Pi Day is celebrated because the digits in the date March 14 or 3-14 represent the first 3 digits of Pi, 3.14. It is also a convenient excuse to eat lots of pie.” The 21st Space Wing operates sensors around the globe to detect and track over 23,000 objects. As those objects circle the globe, Pi is used to calculate where the object will travel. “The constant Pi is used throughout the Operations Group for calculations involving orbital specifications,” said Thien. “Included,
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RIVER’S EDGE GOLF COURSE, BEND, OREGON – Maj. Ben Payne, 200th Airlift Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard located at Peterson AFB in bib No. 215, leads a group of racers during the USA Track & Field National Cross Country Championships, Feb. 4, 2017 in Bend, Oregon. Payne finished fifth in the military portion of the race, 25th overall and qualified for the Military World Cross Country Championships to be held in Balatonakazattya, Hungary Nov. 3-7. Following Payne are his U.S. Air Force teammates Capt. Matthew Williams, 21st Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, No. 168, who finished eighth and 32nd overall, and Lt. Riley Coats, 21st Force Support Squadron personnel officer, No. 212, who crossed the finish line ninth and 44th overall.
Team Pete trio heading to XC World Championship By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Three elite runners from Peterson Air Force Base will participate in the world military cross country championships after top 10 finishes at the USA Track & Field National Cross Country Championships, Feb. 4, 2017 in Bend, Oregon. Maj. Ben Payne, 200th Airlift Squadron C-21 pilot, part of the Colorado Air National Guard located at Peterson AFB finished in fifth place among military competitors, Capt. Matthew Williams, 21st Medical Operations Squadron, physical therapist finished eighth and Lt. Riley Coats, 21st Force Support Squadron, personnel officer, crossed the finish line ninth. The top 12 finishers typically comprise the World Championships contingent, though Coats said the official list is not published yet. The 57th running of the event will take place Nov. 3-7 in Balatonakazattya, Hungary. The USATF Championships were challenging and not just from the level of the competition. The day was dark, snowy with a mud-covered course — in true Cross Country fashion — as the USAF team toed the starting line with more than 100 other runners. “We were not all at our peak, but we were close” Coates said. “We were happy for where we were with our conditioning. We will all be in better shape for Hungary.” Going into the race the team’s ultimate goal was to qualify for the world championships, said Coates. “Our goal was going to be tough,” Williams said. “We knew the U.S. Army was bringing Olympians, but we thought we could sneak in.” The trio are not strangers to the pressure of a big race. All three ran NCAA Division 1 cross country at the U.S. Air Force Academy, competing on the
national stage regularly. They were all USAFA track MVPs, albeit at different times, and Payne finished ninth in the 2016 New York City Marathon and has won the Bolder Boulder 10K. “We are kind of like an Air Force allstar team,” Williams said. Competing at the national level again was a happy occurrence for Coates. He relished competing at a high level again after completing his college career. “It was an awesome experience,” said Coates. “When you get out of college you think it was your last team event, but getting to put seven guys on the line again is cool.” The three often workout together and say the altitude and environment of the Pikes Peak area make Peterson AFB a great place to train. Ironically, the fact that all three of them are stationed at Peterson AFB is completely random. “We all have similar training plans,” Williams said. “We all run 80-90 miles a week. We all had the same coach at the Academy.” Coates said the training also includes weight training, biking and swimming. Depending upon the season, or what races are upcoming the training regimen may increase or decrease in intensity. Both Payne and Williams have participated in the World Class Athlete Program, allowing them to focus on qualifying for the Olympic Games. All three are members of the Pikes Peak Elite Running Club, coached by their former college coach and former Olympian Juli Benson. Coats said the World Military Games looks to be a highly competitive event, but the U.S. is regaining its ability to challenge for the top spots. Williams agrees. “We have a legitimate chance at winning,” he said. “It’s cool because I don’t think we had a chance before.” With all of Team Pete behind them, and other powerful U.S. military runners alongside, Payne, Williams and Coates will bring a solid chance for collecting some hardware in November.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Maj. Ben Payne, 200th Airlift Squadron C-21 pilot (center), runs alongside Capt. Matthew Williams, 21st Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist (left), and Lt. Riley Coats, 21st Force Support Squadron personnel officer (right), at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 27, 2017. All three run between 80 to 90 miles a week.
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Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colo. — Spring is arriving soon, while creating your spring cleaning to-do list, remember to take actions to keep your home safe from the threat of fire. The Cheyenne Mountain AFS Fire Prevention office would like to offer the following fire safety tips: 1. Clean out your garage! Get rid of stored newspapers or other rubbish that can fuel a fire. Newspapers stored in a damp, warm place may ignite spontaneously. 2. Properly dispose of oily or greasy rags. If these items must be stored, they should be kept in a labeled, sealed, metal container. 3. Store gasoline away from your home, ideally in a shed or detached garage. Keep only small quantities in tightly sealed containers. Remember, gasoline should only be used as a motor fuel, never as a cleaning agent. 4. Always store paint and other flammable liquids in their original, labeled containers with tight-fitting lids. Store them at least 18 inches from appliances, heaters, pilot lights and other sources of heat or flame.
5. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in reported home fires in half so test your smoke alarms monthly by pushing the test button. • Replace batteries at least once a year in smoke alarms, flashlights and carbon monoxide detectors. • Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years or as recommended by the manufacturer 6. The leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean them. Clean the lint filter before or after each load of laundry. • Remove lint that has collected around the drum. • Keep the area around your dryer clear of things that can burn, like boxes, cleaning supplies, and clothing. 7. Most cooking fires in the home involve the stovetop so keep anything that can catch fire (i.e., oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels, etc.) away from your stovetop. • Always stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop. • According to NFPA, extension cord fires outnum-
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Lt. Col. Scott Putnam, 18th Space Control Squadron commander, addresses members in attendance during an assumption of command ceremony, July 22, 2016, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Putnam assumed command of the 18th SPCS, the newest space surveillance unit that will fall under the 21st Space Wing.
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Col. Troy Endicott, 21st Operations Group commander, addresses members in attendance during an assumption of command ceremony July 22, 2016, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Lt. Col. Scott Putnam, 18th Space Control Squadron commander, assumed command of the 18th SPCS, the newest space surveillance unit that falls under the 21st Space Wing.
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objects launched into space, currently on orbit or re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere into the satellite catalog they maintain. The observations tally more than 1,400 active objects and 22,000 pieces of debris. The unit also maintains sensor tasking and calibration, conducts advanced analysis on special events on orbit and leads execution of U.S. Strategic Command’s Space Situational Awareness Sharing Strategy. Furthermore, the 18th SPCS is responsible for maintaining the Space Common Operating Picture and disseminating the SCOP as required. The 18th SPCS’s satellite catalog is the foundation to ensuring the U.S. can provide the needed space effects to support the joint force and our allies. On a daily basis, the Airmen at the 18th SPCS oversee the safety of the astronauts on the International Space
Station by providing warning to NASA of potential collisions with space debris travelling at 17,500 miles per hour, said Lt. Col. Scott Putnam, 18th SPCS commander. They also ensure the safety of satellites owned by the U.S. and foreign governments, as well as, commercial satellites owned and operated by the U.S., foreign and multinational corporations. The 18th SPCS’s responsibility to carry out their mission require extreme endurance and mental fortitude. As seen by their leadership, holding up and maintaining parts of the space domain carries with it the comparison to amazing efforts. “I would describe the efforts of the 18th SPCS Airmen to maintain the satellite catalog as herculean,” said Putnam. “Much of the 18th SPCS are first assignment enlisted and officers, and the difficulty of the technical work they perform is extremely high. The amount of responsibility they have is astronomical. As their commander, I’m constantly amazed at the level they perform at, and I’m
immensely proud of the professionalism they display on a daily basis.” Given the global nature of what they do, the sun never sets on the 21st OG, said Brock. In order to ensure space superiority and properly catalogued space assets, there are no days off for the space operators and tacticians of the 21st OG and the 18th SPCS. “From GPS providing navigation and timing services to remote sensing satellites that allow us to understand our planet, all the way to satellite communications that bring our world together, space assets are integral to our modern way of life,” said Putnam. “As Gene Kranz, (Apollo 13 Mission Control director), once famously stated, ‘failure is not an option,’ and that is true for the mission of the 18th SPCS.” Though failure is not an option, hurdles will exist and trialing times will test the strength of the 18th SPCS. With solid work ethic and guided leadership, the Airmen of the 18th SPCS will continue the transition under the 21st SW and further the squad-
ron’s, group’s and MAJCOM’s mission. “The transition has been challenging but not insurmountable,” Putnam said. “The leadership from the Joint Space Operations Center, 14th Air Force, Joint Functional Component Command for Space and the 21st Space Wing has been amazing throughout the process. Becoming a 21st OG unit has been a great experience, and I feel it will only benefit the future of the Space Situational Awareness mission as we move forward into the future.” “We are extraordinarily excited to have the 18th SPCS with us,” said Brock. “This new close relationship has helped inform our other squadrons of their role within the greater SSA mission. It has really improved the quality and satisfaction of all our Airmen.” With the past six months in the books, the collaboration between 18th SPCS and the other squadrons within the 21st OG will continue to amplify the 21st SW’s mission to execute global capabilities to defend the homeland and secure space for our nation and allies.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Team Pete children gather in the Peterson Library for Seussabration to hear Dr. Seuss stories read to them by special guests at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 2, 2017. The event involved games, prizes and readings by Airmen from all over the base.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Lt. Col. David Wilson, 21st Force Support Squadron commander, reads a Dr. Suess story to children in the library at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 2, 2017. Wilson read a personal Dr. Seuss favorite, “Oh the places you’ll go!” to the parents and children.
(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Ernie the Eagle and Katie Kerry, United Service Organization Colorado Springs program coordinator, reads a Dr. Seuss story aloud to children in the library at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 2, 2017. Ernie and Kerry read “One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish” to the children while encouraging them to participate in the story. (Right) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Senior Airman Jace Evans, 21st Medical Group dental lab technician, reads a Dr. Seuss story to children in the library at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 2, 2017. Evans and the other readers encouraged participation from the children.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Capt. Emma Pinkerton, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Medical Aid Station nurse, applies simulated first aid to a mock victim during a mass casualty exercise during button-up contingency triage training at the Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo., March 3, 2017. The training is designed to stress Cheyenne Mountain AFS medical responders, who are on call from Peterson Air Force Base Medical Clinic, to simulate the stress that a future buttoned up mass casualty event could cause.
way the stress of the training is amped up a little,” said Hardy. This triage training, which is done quarterly, is designed to test the responses of the Cheyenne Mountain AFS button-up medical team in the event of a mass casualty situation inside Cheyenne Mountain AFS. They have a limited staff and in the event that the blast doors close, Hardy’s team will be the only ones with medical training. “It’s important to stress how cutoff we are inside here if the blast doors close,” said Steve Rose, 721st Mission Support Group deputy director, “coming up here when the doors are closed is basically the same as deploying across the world. We need everyone to be self-sustaining though an event.” Acting as if they were deployed is what Hardy stresses during her long-term training exercise. “A lot of the training we do supposes that we triage and treat the patient immediately, then get them to a hospital,” Hardy said “This training is designed to simulate if we were locked in here for more than several weeks, with no access to an outside medical facility.” On top of physical wounds, the fact that they’re separate from the outside world means that emotional and mental wounds could become an issue, which is why the team also consists of a trained mental health professional. “We really try to plan for all scenarios here, if the doors get locked, we might be on our own for a while,” said Hardy. This is the training that ensure that if there are any medical emergencies inside Cheyenne Mountain AFS, all the members of the 21st Space Wing will be in good hands.
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Capt. Emma Pinkerton, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Medical Aid Station nurse, assists a mock victim of a mass casualty exercise during button-up contingency triage training at the Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo., March 3, 2017. The training is designed to stress Cheyenne Mountain AFS medical responders, who are on call from Peterson Air Force Base Medical Clinic, to simulate the stress that a future buttoned up mass casualty event could cause.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Tech. Sgt. Lynor Hardy, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Medical Aid Station independent medical technician, applies moulage to an Airman who will act as a wounded patient during button-up contingency triage training at the Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo., March 3, 2017. The training is designed to stress Cheyenne Mountain AFS medical responders, who are on call from Peterson Air Force Base Medical Clinic, to simulate the stress that a future buttoned up mass casualty event could cause.
(U.S. Air Force photos by Steve Kotecki)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen of the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station Medical Aid Station conduct an after action briefing during button-up contingency triage training at the Cheyenne Mountain AFS, Colo., March 3, 2017. The training is designed to stress Cheyenne Mountain AFS medical responders, who are on call from Peterson Air Force Base Medical Clinic, to simulate the stress that a future buttoned up mass casualty event could cause.
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Senior Master Sergeant Promotion Release Party
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Hoffman)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, Air Force Space Command command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 21st SW command chief, stand alongside Team Pete’s newest senior master sergeant selects during a promotion release party at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 3, 2017.
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(TOP) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, along with Chief Master Sgt. Brendan I. Criswell, Air Force Space Command command chief, takes questions from senior master sergeants who have been selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on Feb. 23, 2017. Wright shared leadership advice and discussed current issues as part of the Air Force Space Command Chief Master Sergeants and Spouses Orientation. (LEFT) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright takes questions from senior master sergeants who have been selected for promotion to chief master sergeant at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., on Feb. 23, 2017. Wright shared leadership advice and discussed current issues as part of the Air Force Space Command Chief Master Sergeants and Spouses Orientation
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Trinity Site Open House breaks record at 70th anniversary
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miles down the road, tourists were allowed to enter the McDonald Ranch House, where the plutonium core for the bomb was assembled. “The ranch hose looks so tranquil and like a regular house in the middle of nowhere. It’s still here and to think of those incredible minds changing the world in this little ranch house blows my mind,” said Mary Ganus, 67, from Albuquerque. Ganus had a look of amazement as she walked through the house and learned more details of how the scientists lived and assembled the core. “It’s a huge turning point in history, it changed the whole world overnight, and the fact that it’s right here. I’m amazed I can come and walk in their footsteps to understand what happened that day,” she said. Zachary Baker, 12, was inspired to visit Trinity Site after reading a book about a girl who lived near the test area called Green Glass. “Reading about the girl’s experience and trinitite is cool, and then getting to actually see what she describes got me very excited,” Baker said. “My favorite part is looking at the foundation for the tower that raised the bomb. It’s interesting to see what
By Luciano Vera White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office
Over 5,500 visitors from around the world made the 70th anniversary of the first nuclear bomb test at Trinity Site a record breaking event. The Trinity Site Open House, which is now back to being held twice a year, had visitors of all ages. Carl Legge drove his twin sons from Colorado for some cross generational father son bonding time. “I want my sons to appreciate the freedoms they have and to understand what our country went through so many years ago. I want them to grow up knowing this key part of history.” Jake Legge, 12, was inspired to be able to stand on ground zero after watching a video of the explosion online. “My favorite part is all the pictures showing what happened and how they did it. I really like seeing the Fatman bomb too and being able to see the trinitite.” During the open house visitors had a chance to walk on ground zero and take photos with an obelisk marking the site as a national historic monument. About 2
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, briefs U.S. House Representative Doug Lamborn’s district director, Dale Anderson, on the wing’s investigation of potential water contamination here Feb. 28, 2017. Schiess updated Anderson and U.S. Senator Cory Gardner’s Pike Peak Office Regional Director Samantha Gunther on the Air Force’s plans to mitigate potential PFOA/PFOS contamination to the public. The Air Force funded $4.1 million to assist the community by installing water purification units to local resident’s wells; working with Fountain, Security and Widefield water purveyors for filtration solutions; and providing bottled water to many affected citizens. Also discussed was the Air Force’s progress in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act investigation process to determine where the contamination may be coming from. Local congressional staff are briefed on a regular basis on a variety of installation issues so they can keep their Washington, D.C. leadership informed.
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AAS Figure-drawing Program, ongoing figure-drawing classes taught by Chris Alvarez, who has 18 years of experience working as a figure artist and 13 years as an instructor. Mondays, 9-11 a.m. and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. $15-$30/session. Alvarez Art School, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., Studio J, 337-2863, chrisalvarezpaintings@gmail.com, alvarezschool.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.
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Hunting Film Tour, a traveling film festival that allows outdoor enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy exciting, story-driven content from hunting adventures around the globe. Tues., March 14, 7 p.m. $15-$18. Stargazers, 10 S. Parkside Drive, 476-2200, stargazers2525@ aol.com, stargazerstheatre.com.
Colorado Creative Co-op, has openings for artists in the following categories: 3D art, wall art, and fiber. Email for an application. Ongoing. Colorado Creative Co-op, 2513½ W. Colorado Ave., 337-7288, cccsubmits@gmail.com. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, is accepting entries to its upcoming exhibit, Pattern and Decoration. Artwork in all media will be accepted and can express patterns made of shapes, colors, designs or any other element. Intake will be April 27-29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 per piece, up to three entries. Cottonwood is also accepting entries to its upcoming exhibit, Divine Living. Artwork in all media will be accepted, but must speak to the concept of finding purpose and meaning in life. Where do you find the divine? Intake will be March 30-April 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 per piece, up to three pieces. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 520-1899, cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com/calls-for-entries. The Mountain Artists, is accepting entries for the 32nd annual Mountain Arts Festival, a juried arts and crafts festival which will be held at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in August. See online for an application. Through May 1. 5025085, themountainartists.org.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS All-Ages Coding Club, learn to code at your own pace and explore different programs and concepts for game creation and more. Second Thursday of every month, 4-5 p.m. Free. Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, snagle@ppld.org. The Eclectic Society of Lambent Anachronauts, a meeting of the steampunk-minded, held at various locations in Colorado Springs. Second Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. meetup.com/sfandf. Entspirational Speakers — Toastmasters Meeting, a safe, fun forum to practice and grow communication and leadership skills. Held at Ent Toastmasters, 7350 Campus Drive. Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Free to attend (semi-annual membership fee). 310-6741, vppr738568@toastmastersclubs.org, easy-speak. org/portal.php?page=21882. Pikes Peak Camera Club, welcoming photographers at all levels with their own cameras. Second Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Living Hope Church, 640 Manitou Blvd., 6511534, elizabethstokes09@gmail.com, pikespeakcameraclub.com. Pikes Peak Genealogical Society, a group devoted to researching family history, with workshops, programs and other activities. Second Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. Penrose Library, 20 N . Cascade Ave., 5316333 ext. 2252, ppgs.org. Pikes Peak Radio Amateurs Association, encourages interest in HAM radio, plans special events, participates in search-andrescue efforts and more. Held at the Stetson Hills IHop, 5749 Stetson Hills Blvd. Second Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 2828554, ppraa.org. 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. 3228608, patploegsma@hotmail.com, pikespeakrosesociety.org. Silicon Mountain Macintosh User Group, an Apple-dedicated club featuring speakers, software and hardware tips and discussions on topics such as updates and user issues. Second Monday of every month. Colorado Springs Fire Station 14, 1875 Dublin Blvd., smmug.org. Sons of Norway meetings, with cultural presentations. Second Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St., 351-3554, sonsofnorwaycs.com.
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between Adrian Uribe and Omar Chaparro. Ages 18-plus. Sun., March 12, 6-8 p.m. $60.75-$132.75. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., 477-2100, verlee@broadmoorworldarena.com, pikespeakcenter.com. Improv Comedy Night, family-friendly improv comedy, made up on-the-spot from audience suggestions. Sat., March 11, 7:30-9 p.m. $8-$10. The Theater on Pecan, 1367 Pecan St., 455-9510, fun@improvcolorado.com, improvcolorado.com. The Story Project, true personal storytelling presented by Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts, featuring storyteller John Register, handyman Joe Fleenor, “dream keeper” Kat
Jorstad and writer/poet/designer Christopher Fox. Fri., March 10, 7:30-10 p.m. $5. SunWater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs, 695-7007, sunwaterspa.com.
DANCE Aerial Dream Works at The Mansion, check out stunning circus-style acrobatics in a low-key setting. Saturdays, 8 p.m. Cover charge varies. The Mansion, 20 N . Tejon St, 213-5884, mansioncs.com. CommuniDance, a free-form dance group. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m. By donation. Movement Arts Commu-
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“Jumanji to Star Wars: Life as a CGI Artist for George Lucas,” a presentation by Ed Kramer, who worked for George Lucas’s company, Industrial Light and Magic, on some of the most groundbreaking CGI films. Sat., March 11, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 687-9281 ext. 103, jennied@rampartlibrarydistrict.org, rampartlibrarydistrict.org.
FOOD & DRINK Fundamentals of Vegan Cooking I, studying techniques for healthy and delicious plantbased cooking. Students will understand the pillars of vegan diets and learn techniques for making diverse vegetable, fruit, legume, and grain dishes. Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.; through March 28. $155. Colorado State University Extension Office, 17 N . Spruce St., 445-9107, info@jlgoesvegan.com, csvegancooking.com. Live Trivia, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Back East Bar & Grill, 9475 Briar Village Point, #168, 264-6161, backeastbarandgrill.com.
HEALTH & HEALING Breakthrough Breathwork Meditation Workshop with Kris and Savanna Cassidy, a simple and dynamic breathing meditation that helps you “find more of the love, peace and passion of your true being.” Sat., March 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $55/half day, $110/full day. SunWater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs, 6957007, sunwaterspa.com. Men’s and Women’s Grief Support Groups, open to anyone who has lost a loved one. For information on dates and times, call 573-4166. Gentiva Hospice, 5526 N . Academy Blvd. #108, 573-4166, gentiva.com. 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. Yoga for Special Needs, Tuesdays, 12-1:30 p.m. Yoga Journeys Studio, 709 N . Nevada Ave., #201, 471-7424.
KIDS & FAMILY Junie B. Jones: The Musical, a delightful adaptation of the best-selling children’s book series brought to life in a not strictly-for-kids musical. Fridays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, Sundays, 1 p.m.; through March 26. $10-$20. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583, boxoffice@csfineartscenter.org, csfineartscenter.org. Space Story Party: Seuss Mania, celebrating the wonderful books of Dr. Seuss with story time and crafts. Costumes encouraged. Tues., March 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5- $10. Space Foundation, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, 576-8000, media@spacefoundation.org, spacefoundation.org.
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. PPCC Visiting Writer: Kelli Allen, four-time Pushcart Prize nominee who has won awards for poetry, prose, and scholarly work. She will read selections from her work. Thurs., March 9, 7-8 p.m. Free. PPCC Downtown Studio Campus, 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 502-3404, amie.sharp@ppcc.edu, ppcc.edu.
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Word Wednesdays, an open mic session for poets, comedians, actors, singers and other performers to share their work. Sign up starts at 7:30 p.m. Performances begin at 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free for ages 21 and older, $10 for ages 18-20. Tremors Nightclub, 112 N . Nevada Ave., 581-9673, info@wordofmouthent. com, facebook.com/wordwednesdays.
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, COSMuseum@springsgov.com, cspm.org. 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. Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1454, ManitouHeritage@gmail.com, manitouspringsheritagecenter.org. Pikes Peak Feats and Fibs, an unusual exhibit that takes a look at true and imagined stories of the Pikes Peak region. Ongoing. Free. “Old School” Manitou – Education from 1872-1957, an exhibit of Manitou Springs High School’s championship trophies, school banners and other memorabilia. Ongoing. Donations benefit the Manitou Springs Heritage Center. The Money Museum, 818 N . Cascade Ave., 632-2646, money.org. Olympic Games: History & Numismatics, an exhibit showcasing a range of numismatic objects and memorabilia honoring the Olympic games, from ancient times to today. $4-$5; free for ANA members. Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 Northgate Blvd., 488-0880, rsvp@wmmi. org, wmmi.org. Minerals You Use Everyday from the National Forests, an educational exhibit by the National Forest Service about the rocks and minerals we use daily without even knowing it. Through June 3.
SPIRITUALITY The Balancing Program™: Make Your Life Work Better, introducing this program based on 50 years of biometric research. Led by lineage carrier Glen Schilling, learn to balance
your emotions and elevate your consciousness through meditation. Mon., March 13, 6:30 p.m. Free. Historic Holistic Center, 2207 W. Colorado Ave., 291-1839, originalbalancingprogram@gmail.com, balancingprogram.com. Living Laudato Si, learn to be a better steward of “our common home.” Topics include: meatless meals; fixing, mending and making; compost; rainwater harvesting; welcoming the disabled; bike commuting; and more. Sundays through June 4. Free. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2021 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 633-8711, tricommunity.org.
SPORTS & RECREATION Legacy Loop Thirsty Thursday Cruise, a bike ride along the Legacy Loop followed by drinks and socializing. Thursdays, 6 p.m. Triple S Brewing Co., 318 E. Colorado Ave., 344-5477, triplesbrewing.com/legacy-loopthirsty-thursday-cruise. Muldooniacs Running Club, weekly runs along the Homestead Trail, with a free drink after every run for of-age participants. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. José Muldoon’s - Carefree Circle, 5710 S. Carefree Circle, 574-5673, josemuldoons.com. Salsa Brava Nacho Ordinary Run Club, a 5K run through the neighborhood with drink specials and menu items just for club members. Freebies include a free T-shirt, drink, menu item and more following a certain amount of runs. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Free. Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill - Briar Village, 9420 Briar Village Point, 955-6650, salsabravaonline.com. a 5K run through the neighborhood with drink specials and menu items just for club members. Freebies include a free T-shirt, drink, menu item and more following a certain amount of runs. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Free. Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill - Village Center, 802 Village Center Drive, 266-9244, salsabravaonline.com.
STAGE Dearly Beloved, a fast-paced comedy about love, marriage, sisterhood and 300 pounds of Texas barbecue. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.
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and Sundays, 2:30 p.m.; through March 19. $5-$15. First United Methodist Church, 420 N . Nevada Ave., 866/967-8167, fumc-cs.org. Extremities, a play that examines morality and justice when Marjorie subdues a potential attacker/rapist and ties him up. When her roommates get home, they have to decide how to handle the situation. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2:304:30 p.m.; through March 19. $8-$12. Steel City Theatre Company, 241 S. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 994-8298, holly@sctcpueblo.com, sctcpueblo.com. Slapstick Sonata by Cirk la Putyka, transcending the lines between acrobatics, contemporary dance, puppetry, concert and sport, set to the music of Mozart, Handel, Shostakovich and others. Tues., March 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $24-$30. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719/295-7200, mail@sdc-arts.org, sdc-arts.org. What Became of Nona Jane? or Brown Gravy, a hilarious Southern melodrama about mysterious murders and a secret family recipe, written by local playwrights William Clifton and Charles Hall. Includes a sing-along intermission and an olio. Fridays, Saturdays. through Aug. 5. Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-5104, ironspringschateau.com.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED ASSE International Student Exchange, is seeking area representatives to host high school exchange students from around the world. Ongoing. 800/733-2773, asseusawest@asse.com. 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. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, seeks volunteers to advocate for victims of child abuse and neglect. Training provided. CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 701 S. Cascade Ave., 4479898, ext. 1033, casappr.org.
Educational Resource Development Trust, is seeking families to host foreign exchange students for summer and school year programs. All students are proficient in English. 800/321-3738, erdtshare.org. Mueller State Park, is looking for volunteers to guide hikes, maintain trails and present naturalist programs. Ongoing. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366. 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. Optum Palliative and Hospice Care, seeks caring volunteers for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Become part of the team and visit patients or help out in the office. Training will be provided. Call for details: 265-1109. optumhospice.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. STS Foundation, seeks host families for international students spending a year in America. 800/522-4678, stsfoundation.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.
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5655 Founders Place Crystal Park • $85,000
305 N. Santa Fe Avenue Fountain Valley • $175,000
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565 Sunrise Peak Drive Crystal Park • $85,000
2007 E San Miguel Street Grand View • $274,900
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13616 Gilbert Road 4 Way Ranch • $448,300
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1043 Greenland Forest Drive Monument • $575,000 230 Crystal Park Road Crystal Park • $1,250,000
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Pulse 6 power chair. New. $1,600. Call Vickie for more information. 719-393-7573
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RESIDENTIAL FOR SALE CENTRAL 7 INCOME PROPERTIES
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APARTMENTS NORTHEAST 2BR FURNISHED APT.
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Desire housing? Enjoy comfort of 2,000 sq ft house on a 45 acre estate. 3BD, 3BA, modern home with 4k sq ft garage. All amenities provided. Rent in exchange for Gen mantenance of prop and part time service with main home. Located btwn Castle Rock and Franktown. Call 303-688-5777
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2017 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i 36 month lease. $179 per month plus tax. $1200 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $23,632 Model code HFA Package 01 Stock #173966
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