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Vol. 61 No. 36
21CONS: two continents and a big island By Senior Airman Dennis Hoffman 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Maj. Scott Schneider, 21st Contracting Squadron Detachment 1 commander, works at the U.S. Embassy in the Kingdom of Denmark Aug. 8, 2017. Working with the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and the rest of the State Department in Copenhagen, 21st CONS Det. 1 also facilitates discussions between the Kingdom of Denmark, the U.S. and the 21st Space Wing in matters that effect Thule Air Base.
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SOUTHWEST ASIA — In a deployed environment, adequate medical care is crucial to ensuring that people can execute the mission. Our airmen need to be physically and mentally healthy or the mission could suffer. The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group boasts a medical clinic, physical therapist, mental health team and dental clinic as just some of the available services paramount to keeping our airmen mission ready, and in the fight. But what do you do when an airman needs medical attention and isn’t a person? This was a riddle that Army Capt. Margot Boucher, Officer-in-Charge of the base Veterinary Treatment Facility had to solve recently when military working dog Arthur, a military asset valued at almost $200K,
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Nate Burke, Air Force Green Dot program senior trainer and project lead, spoke with students at the Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy on Aug. 22, 2017. The stop was part of a regularly scheduled visit by the Green Dot team to Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Green Dot is a violence prevention initiative created and started by Dr. Dorothy Edwards, Green Dot executive director, that was adopted by the Air Force in 2015. The program is intended to be different than other violence prevention methods in that it tries to break down the barrier between sexes and the divide between perpetrator and victim, said Burke. “Green Dot was born out of failure, instead of beating someone over the head with the idea that all men are evil and all women are victims of sexual violence, we shift the focus to the bystander.” Burke said. “Dr. Edwards came to the realization though studies and interviews that a vast majority of
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Located across the pond in Copenhagen, Denmark, and eight hours ahead of Colorado, a team of Airmen work tirelessly to ensure that contracts are executed in order to allocate life-support resources and maintain mission assurance for the 21st Space Wing Airmen at Thule Air Base, Greenland. The mission of the 821st Air Base Group at Thule AB is to enable force projection, space superiority and scientific research in the Arctic Region for the U.S. and its NATO allies through integrated base support and defense operations. The group operates and maintains the base in support of missile warning and space surveillance as well as satellite command and control operations missions. The 1951 Defense Agreement between the Kingdom of Denmark and the U.S. established the Thule Defense Area which subsequently produced Thule AB and the 821st ABG. Housed in the U.S. Embassy, 21st Contracting Squadron Detachment 1 works closely with the Department of State and the Kingdom of Denmark, which includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands. 21st CONS Det. 1 in coordination with the 21st Space Wing Program Management Division, 821st ABG, the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, and others provide all contracted life support services and base operations for Thule AB, said Maj. Scott Schneider, 21st CONS Det. 1 commander.
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SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. Army Pfc. Landon Kelsey (right), a military working dog handler assigned to the 1st Armored Division, places his hand on his military working dog, Arthur, as U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Waldman (left), the Medical Operations Flight commander assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, performs a root canal procedure on the MWD at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. The military working dog received a root canal to prevent infection after it recently broke a tooth during controlled aggression training.
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Space as a Warfighting Domain
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — “Space is a warfighting domain just like air, land and sea. We have to be prepared to fight a full range of operations.” — General John “Jay” Raymond, Air Force Space Command and U.S. Joint Forces Space Component commander. It is a thrilling time to be an American Airman and, more specifically, a U.S. Air Force space operator. Within what was once compartmented off as the “space community,” we have seen the transition from treating space capabilities as supporting elements of surface operations, to recognizing that once-highly-classified threats routinely threaten U.S. freedom of maneuver in the space domain. We once chastised Airmen for thinking of “space for space’s sake,” and suddenly the threats we once considered to be anomalies have forced us as Airmen to no-kidding treat space as its own warfighting domain — with consideration of its definition, perimeter, lines of communication, defensive measures, and if necessary, the ability to project force in, through, and from space to achieve national security objectives.
Lt. Col. Raj Agrawal 20th Space Control Squadron In line with the U.S. Strategic Command and Air Force Space Command commander’s intent, the 21st Space Wing and 21st Operations Group have aggressively postured global space assets on the ground to overhaul America’s space deterrence posture. Where once we were satisfied to passively monitor space as metaphorical space traffic controllers, we have literally taken control of space…no more traffic managers, but space battle managers. From an operations-focused culture, to a progression model devoted to growing tactical leaders, to intelligence-infused mission planning, to weaponeering, to force-packaging, to debriefing…the 21st SW
has demonstrated that Airmen can indeed execute — (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess) — to the space domain. The 20th Space Control Squadron, headquartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Site C-6, has been empowered with America’s preponderance of Space Situational Awareness capability. With an integrated team of civilian and military Airmen at the most powerful radar in the world at Eglin C-6; its three ground-based electro-optical deep space surveillance optical sensor locations at White Sands Missile Range, Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, and Maui Space Surveillance Complex; and now Space Fence hubs at Redstone Arsenal and U.S. Army Garrison — Kwajalein Atoll; this space operations team is driven by a collective sense of purpose. To integrate space-threat-focused SCI-level intelligence into weaponeering and force-packaging our Space Situational Awareness weapons systems around the world to characterize, recognize, and respond to threats in the space domain. If there’s a threat to U.S. interests in space, the 20th SPCS will likely be the first to see it.
The 20th SPCS has joined with our sister 21st OG squadrons to take our commander’s intent to heart…“Fight’s on!!” If it comes to it, we’re ready for today’s fight…even if that fight extends into space. As a squadron commander of a war-faring ops squadron, it’s indeed a joy to hear the empowered Eagles of the 20th SPCS loudly remind each other, every morning at the end of changeover, of our role in the space kill chain: “20th Space… Find, Fix, Finish!” Lt. Col. Raj Agrawal is the commander of the 20th Space Control Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Site C-6, Florida, with detachments at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., Maui Space Surveillance Complex, H.I., Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia, and Redstone Arsenal, A.L., with an Operating Location at US Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll. Agrawal is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Officer School, Air Command and Staff College, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and Air War College (DL), and holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration.
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By Robb Lingley 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 21st Space Wing First Sergeants Association hosted a Pancake Breakfast for Airmen and their families at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug., 31, 2017. Pancakes, sausage, and a beverage were served. For those Airmen who couldn’t attend because of 24-hour operations, 21st SW first sergeants delivered breakfast to them. “Every year the first sergeants hold a pancake breakfast in August,” said Master Sgt. Gerald Morey, 21st Comptroller Squadron/Wing Staff Agency first sergeant. “It’s probably the cheapest breakfast you’ll find in town but more importantly all of the money we raise goes back to Operation Warmheart.” Operation Warmheart is a program with an “Airmen helping Airmen” philosophy. Its primary purpose is to provide emergency monetary assistance to Department of Defense personnel and their family members when other assistance agencies are unable to respond. “This year over 400 pancake orders were placed,” said Morey. “That’s a good sign that they like our pancakes and it’s a good time for the units to come out and spend time with their first sergeants.” The first sergeants set-up, cooked and delivered meals, and cleaned up when the event ended. “We do all the work,” said Morey. “This is an opportunity for the shirts to come together and do some good for all of our Airmen.” The Pancake Breakfast is the first sergeant’s only fundraiser of the year. “I want to thank everyone for enjoying the breakfast and contributing to Operation Warmheart,” Morey said. “A 100 percent of all that money goes back to helping Airmen.” Operation Warmheart contributes to families during the winter holidays. Essentially, volunteer efforts and donated contributions go towards providing food baskets and holiday meal vouchers to those in need. The support for Operation Warmheart, not only during the holiday season but throughout the year, has a positive impact at Peterson AFB.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — 21st Space Wing first sergeants prepare a Pancake Breakfast for Airmen at the base chapel on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Aug. 31, 2017. The yearly event is sponsored and prepared by 21st SW first sergeants for Airmen at Peterson AFB.
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BASE BR IEFS AIR FORCE BALL EVENT
All of Peterson AFB is cordially invited to help celebrate the Air Force’s 70th Birthday, Sept. 15th, 6 p.m. We will be honoring how American Airmen have been breaking barriers since 1947! Dining, dancing, souvenir photos and more await you. For more information please email douglas.middendorf@us.af.mil or wichard.ho@ us.af.mil. To RSVP: https://einvitations.afit.edu/ inv/anim.cfm?i=358708&k=01644A0E7B5F
OPERATION K.U.D.O.S.
Kids Understanding Deployment Operations will be hosting their annual event Sept. 16th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for all DoD kids ages 4-15 years old. If your child would like to participate in the event please call A&FRC by Sept. 8th at 719-556-6141.
EAP: OVERCOMING BURNOUT SEMINAR
This free seminar is open to all civilian employees and will be taught by Christine Gentile, Friday, Sept. 29th from 1 to 4 p.m. in room 2015 of building 350. Please RSVP to 21sw.caib.ids@ us.af.mil or call 719-556-6768.
HEALTH PROMOTION: GROUP LIFESTYLE BALANCE WEIGHT LOSS CLASS
If you’d like support during your weight loss journey and you are a DoD I.D. card holder
consider signing up for the class taking place Sept. 12th at noon. Please register by Sept. 8th to Dana Johnson, dana.johnson.9.ctr@us.af. mil or call 719-556-9642.
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Grief seminar: If you, or someone you know, are suffering from the death of a loved one or a major loss in life, please join Colorado author Dayle Spencer for a free, two-day Loving Spirit Workshop Oct. 30 -31st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Register through the link: www. lovingspirit.info/workshops. Join us for a “Tail Gate” party during the Peterson Community Dinner at the Chapel Sept. 7th at 5 p.m. — — Wear your favorite Sports team jersey! The Latter Day Saint Bible Study will be held Sept. 13th at the Chapel. Call 719-556-4442 for more information. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Class begins at Peterson Chapel on Sept. 21st at 5:30 p.m. It is a 10-week class and will run through 30 Nov. The class is limited to 15-20 families but is open to anyone with base access. Cost is $35 for officers and civilian employees. $25 for everyone else. Stop by or call the Chapel at 719-556-4442 to sign up. There will be an Ecumenical Youth Group Meeting on Sept. 17th at 12:15 p.m. at the Chapel Annex. Join them for bowling and pizza! Appropriate for 12th Catholic and Protestant Youth in grades 6 -12.
POW/MIA REMEMBRANCE
You are invited to come honor our POW and MIA brethren at several events through the week of Sept. 11th — 14th. Monday Sept. 11th will start the week with a flag raising ceremony at 8 a.m. on the Vosler NCO Academy Drill Pad. Thursday Sept. 14th at 3 p.m. The 24 hour run will begin. If you are interested in participating in the run please contact Staff Sgt. Robin Winston or Senior Airman Folarin Akinwale at 719-556-1392. Friday Sept. 15th at 3 p.m. we will start the Remembrance Ceremony. Immediately following the Remembrance will be the Retreat Ceremony at 3:45 p.m. at the Vosler NCO Academy Drill Pad.
MILITARY RETIREES ACTIVITY OFFICE
Jorge Estrada will provide an overview of a Military Funeral Service Sept. 14th at the Military Retiree Activities monthly council meeting at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206. The RAO holds its monthly council meeting on the second Thursday of each month.
FREE KIDS BOOK FAIR
The 380th Space Control Squadron is hosting a kids’ book fair Saturday Sept. 9th from 10 a.m. until all the books are gone. Limit 2 books per child. 1060 East Stewart, Building 2027 — last building on left, past the commissary.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Located in Copenhagen, Denmark, and eight hours ahead of Colorado, 21st Contracting Squadron Detachment 1 works to ensure that contracts are executed for allocating life-support resources to maintain mission assurance for the 21st Space Wing Airmen at Thule Air Base, Greenland. Housed in the U.S. Embassy, 21st Contracting Squadron Detachment 1 works closely with the Department of State and the Kingdom of Denmark, which includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
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“Detachment 1 out here in Copenhagen, is responsible for a majority of the contracts at Thule AB,” said Schneider. “With a limited amount of military at Thule AB, there is a heavy contractor presence on base that provides basic life support services such as running the power generation plant, the water treatment facility, the dining facility, airfield operations and other such areas. These contracts are in place to enable the military personnel stationed at Thule AB to do their job.” Working with the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and the rest of the State Department in Copenhagen, 21st CONS Det. 1 also facilitates discussions between the Kingdom of Denmark, the U.S. and the 21st SW in matters that effect Thule
AB, said Schneider. Balancing the difference in time zones is a test Det. 1 faces and overcomes daily. “It’s a challenge sometimes and takes thorough coordination,” Schneider said. “Having a five-hour time difference between Thule AB and an eight-hour time difference between you and the 21st SW can be both positive and negative.” “On the negative side, if something pops up after we leave work for the day, it might sit in an inbox until the next day and we essentially lose a day working it. On the positive side, we can work an issue and usually resolve it before anyone at Peterson Air Force Base shows up to work.” Schneider said between their counterparts at 21st CES, located at Peterson AFB, Colorado, and the Program Manager, located in Germany, that the team was able to draft a requirements document in a week, when it usually takes a month of back and forth. They were able to do this due to the
unusual 16-hour work day that was created between the teams involved. Recently, Det. 1 was able to acquire competition on the base maintenance contract for the first time in decades which significantly reduced the operating cost at Thule AB, Schneider said. Considering the detachment is comprised of six individuals from three countries, the feat of greatly reducing base costs was no easy task and took a team effort with our counterparts throughout the 21st Space Wing. “For being such a small unit, we are uniquely positioned in Copenhagen, at the U.S. Embassy, to help work a lot of the issues at Thule AB to support them with the international agreement that requires the U.S. to maximize Danish and Greenlandic resources,” said Schneider. “We are in the right place with the right people to get things done; we are here to keep the mission moving forward and we will continue to do so.”
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people have been affected by sexual violence, it either happened to the individual or someone knows someone who’s been a victim of it,” said Burke. “Once we realize that, we understand that it’s a human problem and not just women vs. men, or men vs. women. It affects all of us.” Burke spoke with the students about the importance of the training and how Green Dot is changing the culture of the Air Force when it comes to sexual assault and violence. He shared personal stories and anecdotes about himself, and others, who have shared with him their experiences and how these stories led to him being passionate about the Green Dot training. “The best way to get people to listen and understand the training is having a speaker that’s fired up about the material, too,” Burke said. “When we’re training Airmen to be Green Dot implementers it’s important that they believe in, and are excited about, the program.” Burke also stressed that Green Dot isn’t a passive fixed program. The Air Force’s 2016 curriculum focused on sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking. This year suicide prevention will be added to the curriculum. “Every year we add a little bit to the program so it isn’t the same thing every year. For Green Dot there is a beginning and an end to it. Once the program is complete nothing
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Nate Burke, Air Force Green Dot program senior trainer and project lead, speaks with Airmen at the Forrest L. Vosler NonCommissioned Officer Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, on Aug. 22, 2017. The briefing was part of a short visit so that Burke can touch base with Green Dot implementers and hear feedback from Airmen. new will be added to it and the goal will then be sustainability,” said Burke. “The goal for sustainability will be the culture of Green Dot that we’re striving for.” “Overall the Green Dot Program approach is giving a sense of hope on our installation.
This hope is vital to turning the tide on the common thought that there’s nothing I can do to stop anyone from being hurt by powerbased violence,” said Michel Cremeans, 21st Space Wing violence prevention integrator. “The message is also that it takes all of us
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.
doing our part to change the culture to where interpersonal violence is not tolerated here.” Cremeans added. “I think the momentum of this message is starting to take hold and it’s only a matter of time until we see the impact of our collective efforts.”
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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SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Waldman (right), the Medical Operations Flight commander assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, retrieves dental tools during a root canal procedure on a military working dog at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Waldman, an Air Force dentist, worked with a team of Army and Air Force veterinary and medical technicians to provide treatment to the military working dog.
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SOUTHWEST ASIA — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Waldman, the Medical Operations Flight commander assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, performs a root canal procedure on a military working dog at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Waldman, an Air Force dentist, worked with the Army’s veterinary clinic to provide the medical treatment to the military working dog.
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was brought to her clinic with a fractured tooth. “Arthur was doing bite training, bit the wrong way and tore part of his canine tooth off, so he had a fracture to the gum line on one of his strong biting teeth,” explained Boucher, a doctor of veterinary medicine with the 358th Medical Detachment here. “The big concern with that, in addition to being a painful condition, is that they can become infected if bacteria were to travel down the tooth canal.” Boucher, a reservist deployed from the
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993rd Medical Detachment of Fitzsimons Army Reserve Center in Aroura, Colorado, is employed as an emergency room veterinarian as a civilian. While she is well-versed in the medical side of veterinary medicine, she knew she wasn’t an expert in veterinary dentistry. In order to get Arthur the care he needed, Boucher reached out to her Air Force counterparts here at the 386th Expeditionary Medical Group for help. “In this environment, I’m kind of all they’ve got,” said Air Force Lt. Col. Brent Waldman, the 386th Medical Operations Flight Commander and dentist here. “I’ve done four or five of these on dogs, but I don’t do these often. I felt very comfortable doing Continued on next page
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www.peterson.af.mil it, because dentistry on a human tooth versus a dog tooth is kind of the same, if you know the internal anatomy of the tooth.” Waldman performed a root canal on Arthur, a Belgian Malinois. This procedure involved drilling into the tooth and removing soft tissues, such as nerves and blood vessels, to hollow the tooth out, according to Waldman. After the tooth was hollowed out, and a canal was created, it was filled and sealed with a silver filling. The procedure for Arthur was the same that Waldman would do on a human patient. “The reason why you do a root canal is because the likelihood of there being an infection or other issue with that tooth is significantly decreased,” said Waldman, who is deployed from the 21st Medical Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. “This is crucial for a military working dog because without his teeth, Arthur may be removed from duty.” Military working dogs are trained to detect and perform patrol missions. The patrol missions can involve biting a suspect to detain them or protect their handler. This is why dental health is crucial to a military working dog. “Those canine teeth are their main defensive and offensive tools,” said Waldman. “A dog with bad teeth…It’s like a sniper having a broken trigger finger.” While Waldman had experience doing dental procedures on military working dogs, he still needed the expertise Boucher had in veterinary medicine. “Typically when we collaborate with human providers, we’ll still manage the anesthesia and the medical side of the procedure,” said Boucher, who has four years of experience as a vet. “Usually if they are unfamiliar with the anatomical differences we’ll talk them through that and familiarize them with the differences between animal and human anatomy, but in terms of dentistry, it’s very similar. The procedure is the same, but the tooth is shaped a little differently.” Prior to the procedure, Boucher conducted pre-anesthetic blood tests to make sure 6-year-old Arthur didn’t have any preexisting conditions that anesthesia would complicate. During the root canal, Boucher watched Arthur closely, and monitored his heart rate, and blood oxygen saturation while making minor adjustments to his sedation as needed. The procedure was successful, and Arthur returned to his deployed location with his handler a few days after. Were it not for the inter-service and inter-discipline teamwork of Boucher and Waldman, Arthur and his handler may have had to travel back to the United States to get the medical care needed. “It’s a great service to be able to do,” said Waldman. “If we couldn’t do this, Arthur and his handler would have probably had to be taken out of theater, to a location where they had the capability to do this procedure. It saved a ton of time to be able to do this here, and get Arthur back to protecting our war fighters.”
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Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance By Armando Perez AFIMSC Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOLACKLAND AFB, Texas — Airmen and their families leasing or renting housing on or off the installation need to be aware of the importance of renters insurance. Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence and Airmen need to understand the importance of protecting their families from financial hardship should such losses occur. The Air Force strongly encourages all service members, whether they rent off base or in privatized housing, to purchase renters insurance to make sure valuable items can be replaced in case of loss due to unforeseen circumstances. Property managers will not be responsible for damages to personal property. For service members living in privatized housing, the Department of Defense announced a policy change in December 2014 that removed the renters insurance portion
of a service members Basic Allowance for Housing, or BAH. As a result, the Air Force eliminated any rental insurance requirement from its privatized housing agreements. The policy change doesn’t negate current project obligations to provide renters insurance. It does, however, allow housing project owners the flexibility to independently decide if they will continue to provide renters insurance as part of a new or renewed lease. As a result, service members signing a lease to live in privatized homes may no longer be covered by project owner-provided renters insurance and should purchase renters insurance out of pocket, as their colleagues who live off base currently do. “(The Air Force Civil Engineer Center) works with installation Housing Management Offices to ensure they provide information on not only the policy change but an understanding that renter’s insurance provides coverage for loss, damage, or destruction of property,” said Col. Michael Beach, the AFCEC Division chief for Family Housing. “Living without renters insurance can have
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — With talk of nuclear weapons returning to Americans’ everyday conversations, it might be excusable for the average person to think that the technology somehow had left the mainstream; this couldn’t be further from the truth. For educators at the Air Force Institute of Technology, nuclear engineering has been a mainstay of their engineering physics program for more than 60 years, teaching Airmen and their joint colleagues how to deal with every aspect of nuclear weapons, from treaty monitoring and proliferation to nuclear weapon effects and how to protect against them. It’s a course of study virtually impossible to duplicate in the civilian world. “At most universities, the nuclear engineering programs are (part of) the engineering school. And so, they’re focused on reactors,” said Dr. John McClory, an AFIT associate professor of nuclear engineering. “(At) AFIT, it’s in the engineering physics department and it’s focused on nuclear weapons. But, that’s our uniqueness. You really don’t see the close tie between applied physics and nuclear engineering like you do here in our department at the graduate level. And, you don’t see a program that’s, basically, solely focused on the Department of Defense and Department of Energy missions the way we are.” AFIT awards nuclear engineering degrees through an 18-month master’s program and a three-year doctoral program. The programs focus on how nuclear weapons work; what are nuclear weapon effects, such as blast, thermal, x-rays and electromagnetic pulse, both from the perspective of how to protect from those effects as well as how to use them to target an adversary; and what are the residual effects of nuclear weapons, such as how fallout works, how to simulate fallout and how to plan for it, both defensively and in targeting. It can be an ambitious line of study, done at an ambitious pace. “So in three years (for a Ph.D.), it’s very, very aggressive,” said Lt. Col. James Fee, an AFIT assistant professor of nuclear engineering. “Most civilian institutions would (use) four- to five-year doctoral programs to do that. A student could get
Merriman says success is not just about knowing the technical data associated with nuclear weapons; it’s about being able to effectively relay the significance of that data to leadership in order to make the best decisions. the majority of how the nuclear fission and fusion process works and how detectors work. However, a student wouldn’t get an education on nuclear weapon effects. You can’t get that in any civilian institution.” With more and more foreign countries attempting to gain nuclear weapons of their own, perhaps taking civilian nuclear power programs and changing them to fabricate a weapon, Fee believes the need for experts in nuclear weapons will only increase. “The demand signal will grow for nuclear engineers who have this technical expertise, who understand these issues and can give good, sound advice on, ‘Is it ok to take a risk in this area?’ or ‘What does this mean?’,” Fee said. “Nuclear weapons and nuclear engineering, in general, is very, very technical. So, unless you understand the implications, you may lose sight of what a country’s doing with their nuclear energy program. They may be making weapons on the side and telling the world, ‘Oh no, we’re just running our reactors.’ So, having experts who can answer those questions from a nuclear treaty monitoring standpoint is (critically important).” AFIT’s faculty is dedicated to creating those experts, ac-
cording to McClory. Students are primarily early- to midcareer officers, senior noncommissioned officers and civilians from Air Force Global Strike Command and throughout the Air Force nuclear enterprise. First Lt. Cameron Merriman is one such student. Having earned a double-major in physics and astronomy as an undergrad, he decided to study space physics applications as well as nuclear weapon effects in pursuit of a master’s degree in applied physics from AFIT because of his last job working at the Air Force Technical Applications Center. There, he specialized in treaty compliance, namely how the effects of nuclear denotations on the Earth reach monitoring sensors positioned on satellites in orbit. “You want to make sure you can understand what nuclear proliferant states are doing and be able to characterize it so that we know how to respond to things that might happen,” Merriman said. “And, if the day ever comes that the United States needs to use a (nuclear) weapon, there’s 100 percent surety that the weapon detonates. I think that’s a very special and unique aspect to the mission. You need the most expertise in that type of field that you can get. You can’t have people in the nuclear weapon enterprise who are jack-of-all-trades, master of none. You need to be the master of one, the nuclear weapon enterprise.” Merriman says success is not just about knowing the technical data associated with nuclear weapons; it’s about being able to effectively relay the significance of that data to leadership in order to make the best decisions. “If you can’t bridge the gap between the really tough plasma physics that’s going on in the ionosphere and how that’s going to translate to, say some difficult to unfold signal in your GPS signal, then you can’t do the job,” Merriman said. “If you can’t express why that’s important from a scientific basis — it’s almost like a translation, language-to-language — if you can’t do that efficiently, then you’ve screwed up your job.” Bridging the communication gap between technical experts and non-technical leaders is only one benefit of an AFIT education according to Fee. He says the lessons students learn stay with them for far longer than a tour of duty. “We force students to do a research project where they See Scenario page 11
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Hematocrit: Altitude for the Win! By Staff Sgt. Mark McHugh and Senior Airman Benjamin Clark 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Anyone who follows or participates in highly-active sports may have heard about “blood doping” in relation to top athletes’ sometimesillicit attempts to gain an edge. Though many methods have been used, the end goal is the same: to reduce fatigue and increase efficiency by raising the oxygen-carrying capacity of human blood. This is where we encounter the term “hematocrit,” which is the test used to measure the proportion of red blood cells in the blood. Hematocrit is important because the erythrocytes, known as red blood cells, are responsible for delivering oxygen through-out the body and removing carbon dioxide. Red blood cells also take up metabolites such as lactate, a compound that contributes to muscle soreness released from skeletal muscle during high-intensity exercise. The short version: moderately increased hematocrit can trans-late
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come up with the research problem. They come up with a plan on how to solve it. They work the scientific method. They develop the critical thinking skills. And, all that’s on their own, nobody is helping them,” Fee said. “That mental process of how to think through a problem and break it down into its parts and solve it shows
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into increased exercise and aerobic performance. This is why athletes tend to care so much about these levels, even resorting to illegal methods to increase them. Decreased hematocrit, caused by problems such as anemia, bleeding, various diseases, infection, or even over-hydration, can mean more fatigue throughout the day, making work a drag or even leading to lowered situational awareness — potentially disastrous depending on your professional responsibilities! Higher hematocrit can mean more energy, better suitability for blood donation, and better physical training performance. It should be noted, however, that extraordinarily high hematocrit can lead to an increased load on individuals’ hearts. It’s harder for the heart to push particularly viscous or “sludgy” blood. Increased hematocrit can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, disease and spending time in a low-oxygen state such as high-altitude environments. This is the reason that many world-class athletes try to live or train at high altitude. If you’re looking to boost your performance a little bit by increasing your blood’s capacity to carry oxygen, or if
up in our students for the rest of their career. They take (those skills) and apply it to other problems as well.” The importance of technical expertise in the nuclear enterprise is so important that AFIT stood up a Nuclear Weapons Effects, Policy, and Proliferation Graduate Certificate program in 2012, according to McClory. The program graduates an average of 100 students annually, aimed at educating pilots, navigators, maintainers, missileers and others who may be switching from conventional arms to the nuclear
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enterprise, or simply those already in the nuclear enterprise yearning for professional development. “The idea is to educate the students on nuclear weapons effects, nuclear proliferation, and nuclear strategy and policy so that when they’re assigned to the nuclear enterprise, they have the knowledge necessary to develop plans, converse with nuclear weapon experts on technical issues, and make better decisions to serve the needs of the Air Force,” McClory said. “I think having personnel on staffs that
have been educated in these areas will help the Air Force make better decisions and put together better plans associated with the deterrence mission.” Students interested in pursuing a nuclear engineering degree should watch for the Air Force’s Annual Advanced Academic Degree announcement, usually released each July, and apply online. AFIT degrees are considered a competitive assignment. Those interested in the NWEPP graduate certificate program should contact Jennifer Ngo at jennifer.ngo.ctr@us.af.mil.
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AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Silvers, left, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, and Capt. Travis Delzer, an 816th EAS C-17 pilot, prepare for takeoff before a mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Aug. 23, 2017, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The C-17 is capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and cargo and can be outfitted to perform tactical airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation missions.
(TOP) JB ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Paratroopers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alaska, descend after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III out of Joint Base Charleston, S.C., while conducting airborne training over Malemute drop zone, JB Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 24, 2017. The Soldiers of 4/25 recently completed a series of jumps to ensure they maintain their airborne qualifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jensen Stidham)
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Participants swim during the Luke Triathlon held at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 19, 2017. Approximately 70 people completed the swim before moving on to the bike and running portions of the event.
(RIGHT) AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — A C-17 Globemaster III loadmaster, assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, performs pre-flight checks before a cargo supply mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 18, 2017. The C-17 provides tactical airlift capabilities in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — Crew chiefs from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron await a C-130J Super Hercules engine to start during Exercise Beverly Morning 17-05 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18, 2017. The training is designed to test the ability of Airmen to survive in austere environments with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive hazards.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — U.S. Fifth-Generation Fighters, Strategic Bombers Conduc takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, into Japanese airspace and over the Korean Peninsula, (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-15J fighters over waters near Kyushu, and were joined by four South intermediate range ballistic missile launch and emphasizes the combined ironclad commitment to regio
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill — The 375th Security Forces Squadron personnel said goodbye to military working dog Satin N591 Aug. 25, 2017 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Satin served two overseas tours in Afghanistan and Qatar. He protected the president of the U.S., important world leaders and the men and women of the U.S. military before battling cancer.
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EASTERWOOD AIRPORT, Texas — Maintenance crews with the 920th Rescue Wing out of Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. prepare an HH-60 Pave Hawk for a rescue mission in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts Aug. 29, 2017 at Easterwood Airport, Texas. The wing deployed more than 90 reservists, three HH-60s and two HC-130N Kings in support of Air Force Northern’s search and rescue mission.
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Collage and Conversation, a relaxed and creative exploration of your inner world with Joanna Bolek of Joyful Arts, LLC. All equipment, materials, and instruction provided. Registration required. Mon., Sept. 11, 1-3 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.org/programs/rockrimmon-library.
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ART EXHIBITS Academy Art and Frame Company, 7560 N . Academy Blvd., 265-6694, academyframe@ gmail.com, academyframesco.com. Featured AAFC Artist: Cas Foste, featuring the work of this photographer, printmaker, custom framer and gallery curator. Through Oct. 7. Artist reception, Sept. 15, 4-8 p.m.
Front Range Open Studios Tour Weekend, the only studio tour in the state of Colorado where every location is the actual working studio of the artist. There will be demonstrations, prize drawings and opportunities to create your own art. Nancy Bonig Glass Studio, 17275 Colonial Park Drive, Monument. Sept. 9-10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 488-0629, frontrangeopenstudios@gmail.com, frontrangeopenstudios.com. Horticultural Art Society: Dedication of the Lorelei Sculpture, including an annual fall bulb sale. The society will have specially selected daffodils, crocus sativus ( the source for saffron), alliums, hyacinths and tulips, all at great prices. HAS Heritage Garden, 1117 Glen Ave. Sat., Sept. 9, noon. Free. 357-9427, hasgardens@gmail.com, hasgardens.org. Love Your Sketchbook Class Series, explore and create art ideas in a comfortable setting with the support of experienced teachers Deb Ross and Ray Brown. Ages 18 and older, all materials provided. Registration required. First Thursday of every month, 1-3 p.m. and third Thursday of every month, 1-3 p.m.; through Oct. 19. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 5938000, ppld.org/programs/rockrimmon-library. Scrap Craft Supply Exchange, an opportunity to bring your unused and unwanted craft material and exchange them for tickets to purchase new-to-you craft supplies. Sat., Sept. 9, 1-4 p.m. Free. Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S. Eighth St., #100, 633-6278, infocheyenne@ppld.org, ppld.org. Second Saturday Open Studios, featuring art demonstrations, tours, hands-on activities and art for sale. September’s host is poet Kyle
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Arati Artists Gallery, 2425 W. Colorado Ave., 636-1901, deed@aurawoods.com, aratiartists. com. Fall Out of Summer, featuring the work of watercolorist Reveille Kennedy and the clay pottery of Dan Masimer. Through Sept. 28. Bella’s Bakery and Bistro, 3 E. Bijou St., 4935084, bellasbakeryandbistro.com. Classic Wall Art, photography and artwork by Robin Schneider, including landscapes and more, framed and ready to hang. Ongoing.
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Boulder Street Gallery Artists, 206 N. Tejon St., 636-9358, boulderstgallery@gmail.com, boulderstreetgallery.com. September Featured Artists, showcasing Lisa Dillmann and Jacqueline Pearson, with guest artist, Suzanne Favier in the newly remodeled space. Through Sept. 30. Meet and greet with BSG artists, Saturdays.
Cooking Class: Vegan Pressure Cooking, a hands-on class that allows students the opportunity to use stove top and electric pressure cookers to learn how to create quick, fullflavored, wholesome dishes. Registration required. Tues., Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. $45. Colorado State University Extension Office, 17 N . Spruce St., 445-9107, info@ jlgoesvegan.com, CSVeganCooking.com.
Laws. Sat., Sept. 9, 5-8 p.m. Arts Alliance Studios, 107 S. Grand Ave., Pueblo, 719/2426652, puebloarts.org. September Art Workshop, with the theme of “Soulful Collage.” No experience needed. All supplies are provided. Donations benefit Finding Our Voices. Sat., Sept. 9, noon to 3 p.m. Donations accepted. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 418-3118, fovartshow@gmail.com, findingourvoicescs.org.
Van Briggle Pottery Festival, with guided tours of the Van Briggle building and garden, with wheel-throwing demonstrations and lessons from Bemis School of Art instructors. Hosted in part by the Women’s Educational Society of Colorado College. Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $12. CC’s Physical Plant/Facilities, 1125 N. Glen Ave., coloradocollege.edu/FAC. Wildlife Photography Class: From the Backyard to the National Parks, a workshop and three-hour photo review session with local
The Bridge Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 269-7055, thebridgeartgallery.com. Something New, playful artwork in various media by Betty Atherton, Deena Bennett, Christy Callaham, Michael Cellan, Judith Marie, Laura McCracken, Susan Risinger and Marc Shereck. Through Sept. 30. Colorado Creative Co-op, 2513½ W. Colorado Ave., 337-7288, coloradocreativecoop@gmail. com. September Featured Artist, Kelly Wise, who will display beautiful bowls, mugs and other pottery alongside Colorado Creative Coop’s 17 other artists. Through Sept. 30.
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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5581, csfineartscenter.org. Raízes/Roots, an exhibition showcasing Brazilian artists’ contemporary approaches to illustrating social issues. Through Nov. 15. Ragnarök: Wendy Mike and De Lane Bredvik, a site-specific installation, inspired by Ragnarök, a series of future events in Norse mythology wherein death and disaster result in rebirth, reconciliation of the gods, and repopulation of the human race. Through Jan. 7. Svala’s Saga, a photographic fairy tale about the journey of a single character and the world she inhabits, as told through 50 interrelated photographs by Emma Powell. Through Sept. 30.
space, featuring the art of Betty Ross and the late Murray Ross. Sept. 8 to Dec. 9, 5-8 p.m. Opening reception, Sept. 8, 5-8 p.m. Green Horse Gallery, 729 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-0636, michelle@ greenhorsegallery.com, greenhorsegallery. com. Maggie Quinn, exhibiting ceramics and original, hand-drawn sepia ink images, blending form and subject matter into functional pieces. Through Sept. 12. Humming Line Gallery, 4851 Barnes Road, 375-8478, tom@hummingline.com, hummingline.com. September Featured Artist: Judy Applegarth, featuring tea collages and encaustic paintings. Through Sept. 30. Meet the artist demonstration and reception, Sept. 9, 4-6 p.m.
Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1005, marketing@commonwheel.com, commonwheel. com/about-face.html. About Face, a series of 100 small portraits of the backs of people’s heads, created by artist Julie Kirkland and representing familiar members of the arts community. Through Sept. 11.
Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., 3686100, ivywildschool.com. Old School New Art, the second annual teacher art show, featuring a variety of mediums and subjects from educators in the Pikes Peak region. Through Sept. 29.
COPPeR (Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region), 121 S. Tejon St., #111, 634-2204, info@culturaloffice.org, peakradar.com. Seeking Surfaces – Then and Now – A Chronology in Low Relief Sculpture, presenting the works of sculptor Jeremiah Welsh for his first solo show in the region. Through Sept. 22. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 520-1899, cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com. Messthetics, harnessing the power of the ugly aesthetic. In its purest form, messthetics is about impact rather than imperfection. Through Sept. 23. CSU-Pueblo’s Fine Art Gallery, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, 719/549-2404, csupueblo.edu. Zhang Zheyi, a well-known Chinese artist, exhibiting unique oil paintings and mixed media pieces, exploring the balance between East and West, past and present. Through Sept. 18. Downtown Studio Gallery at Pikes Peak Community College, 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 502-4040, george.sanchez@ppcc.edu, ppcc.edu/departments/art. 2017 Art Faculty Show, an exploration of the many talents of the art faculty at Pikes Peak Community College. Through Sept. 28. G44 Gallery, 1785 S. Eighth St., Suite A, 720/951-0573, g44gallery@gmail.com, gal-
Kreuser Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 464-5880, kreusergallery@gmail.com, abigailkreusergallery.com. Stream of Consciousness: a convergence, new work by Laura BenAmots. Through Sept. 30. Artist discussion and reception, Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m.
ART EVENTS Van Briggle Pottery Festival, with guided tours of the Van Briggle building and garden, with wheel-throwing demonstrations and lessons from Bemis School of Art instructors. Hosted in part by the Women’s Educational Society of Colorado College. Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $12. CC’s Physical Plant/Facilities, 1125 N. Glen Ave., coloradocollege.edu/FAC.
leryg44.com. Red Threads, featuring artists Catherine Giglio, Jenny Kruckenberg, Gabriella Christians, Wendy Reis and Lori DiPasquale, benefiting the Never Alone Foundation. Through Sept. 23. Gallery 113, 1251/2 N . Tejon St., 634-5299, karenstandridge2001@yahoo.com, gallery113cos.com. Featured Artists Gross and Pelto, including artwork in Gayle Gross’s unique style: building on top of the canvas using found materials; plus detailed drawings by Carey Pelto. Through Sept. 30.
The Gallery Below, 718B N . Weber St ., 3019903, robin@thegallerybelow.com, thegallerybelow.com. The Thread That Binds Us: A Planned Parenthood Gallery Exhibition, celebrating reproductive health, bodily autonomy and the resilience of marginalized people in the current political climate. Through Sept . 30. GOCA 1420 at UCCS, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., 255-3504, gallery@uccs.edu, galleryuccs.org. Democratic Vistas, the final exhibition in the UCCS GOCA 1420 gallery
Ladyfingers Letterpress, 113 E. Bijou St., 401/523-3087, ladyfingersletterpress.com. Space, featuring a collection of new artwork on paper, by Christine Flores. Opening reception, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 p.m. Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, 914/2177900, pikespeakpastel.org. Pikes Peak Pastel Society 3rd Regional Pastel Exhibition, featuring original pastel paintings, available for purchase. Through Oct. 25. Artist reception, Sept. 9, 4-6 p.m. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, manitouartcenter. org. The Infinite Possibilities of Polymer Clay, showcasing unique clay works. Through Sept. 13. Utopia: Peach Blossom in Spring, artwork based on a fable by Tao Yuanming in the year 421 about an “ethereal utopia where the people lead an ideal existence in harmony with nature, unaware of the outside world for centuries.” Through Sept. 9.
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Plaza of the Rockies, 121 S. Tejon St., 2606637, michaeljpach@gmail.com, facebook. com/plazalobbygallery. Art Works @ Gallery 113, featuring the artwork of members of Gallery 113. Through Sept. 30.
suggested donation to Rocky Mountain Highway. Edelweiss German Restaurant, 34 E. Ramona Ave., 633-2220, Edelweissrest@ msn.com, facebook.com/EdelweissRest. Farm-to-Table Dinner, a five-course meal with local food, and music. Proceeds benefit the Farmers’ Market Intern Program. Sun., Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m. $85. Memorial Park, Woodland Park, corner of Lake Avenue and North Park Street, Woodland Park, 689-3133, info@wpfarmersmarket.com, wpfarmersmarket.com.
Rico’s Café and Wine Bar, 322½ N . Tejon St., 578-5549, poorrichardsdowntown.com. Nard Claar & Sheary Clough Suiter: Painting Partners!, featuring mixed-media and encaustic paintings from this summer’s featured artists. Through Oct. 1. The Modbo, 17C E. Bijou St., 633-4240, themodbo@gmail.com, themodbo.com. Ephemera, a beautiful show of oil paintings homaging women’s beauty by Denver-based artist Tony Achilles. Through Sept. 29.
Guided Chocolate Tastings, guided by a chocolate expert. You can enjoy several bite sized pieces of barks and candy bars. Tastings usually last between 10-20 minutes. Fridays, Saturdays, 7-10:30 p.m. Free. Cacao Chemistry, 109 N. Tejon St., 633-3686, sales@cacaochemistry.com, cacaochemistry.com.
Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, 649-4241, lynn.pdphotographers@gmail.com, pdphotographers.com. 2017 Monochrome Photography Show Set, sponsored by the Palmer Divide Photographers Group, judged by professional photographer Joanna Pinneo. Through Oct. 31.
Quick & Easy Recipes to Fuel the PlantBased Athlete, a cooking demonstration class, led by triathlon and swim coach Dave Burgess, certified in sports and performance nutrition. Mon., Sept. 11, 7-8 p.m. $25. CSU Extension Office, 305 S. Union Blvd., 445-9107, info@jlgoesvegan.com, CSVeganCooking.com.
AUDITIONS & ENTRIES 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. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, is accepting entries to its annual holiday market. Artists should submit 3-5 samples of hand-crafted gift items for a jury session. Intake will be September 9-11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1008, commonwheel.com. The Bridge Gallery, is accepting applications for membership from local professional artists. Prospective members should have a high-quality body of work. Ongoing. The Bridge Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., thebridgeartgallery.com.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Colorado CURE, a grassroots advocacy group for those with loved ones who are incarcerated or on parole. Comcor, Inc., 3615 Roberts Road. Second Tuesday of every month, 7-8:30 p.m. 510-9797, coloradocure.org.
COMEDY & IMPROV Comedy Open Mic, open to comedians of all levels of experience. Sign-up begins at 8 p.m., open mic at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. The Theater on Pecan, 1367 Pecan St., 377-2147.
Stay Gold Comedy Open Mic, hosted by Tyler James. Sign-up begins at 9 p.m., open mic at 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. Gold Camp Brewing Company, 1007 S. Tejon St., 6950344, goldcampbrewing.com.
CONCERTS Organ Spectacular: Respighi, Hanson, Widor, opening the The Chamber Orchestra of the Springs’s season with an all-new program, featuring Widor’s powerful symphony for organ and orchestra along with lesser-known selections. Sun., Sept. 10, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $5-$25. First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave., 633-3649, chamorch@gmail. com, chamberorchestraofthesprings.org.
FOOD & DRINK Cooking Class: Vegan Pressure Cooking, a hands-on class that allows students the opportunity to use stove top and electric pressure cookers to learn how to create quick, full-flavored, wholesome dishes. Registration required. Tues., Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. $45. Colorado State University Extension Office, 17 N. Spruce St., 445-9107, info@ jlgoesvegan.com, CSVeganCooking.com. Edelweiss Summerfest 2017, a traditional German festival with live music every evening, German dancers on Friday, food and drink specials every day, and kid activities. Fri., Sept. 8, 4-9 p.m., Sat., Sept. 9, 12-10 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 10, noon to 8 p.m. $2
Divorce Recovery Workshop, a seven-week workshop with lectures and small group discussions for people dealing with divorce or the breakup of a long-term relationship. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.; through Oct. 18. $20. First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou St., 884-6145, gragland@first-pres.org, firstpres.org/drw.
Compassion & Choices, is seeking volunteers to assist on the Colorado End-of-Life Options Access Campaign, driven by this nonprofit organization “committed to improving care and expanding options for the end of life.” Ongoing. compassionandchoices.org/volunteer. Compassus Hospice & Palliative Care, is looking for compassionate, caring volunteers to provide companionship to patients with life-limiting illnesses. Training is provided. Ongoing. Camassus Hospice & Palliative Care, 1115 Elkton Drive, #301, 226-0091, nancy.oxenhandler@compassus.com, compassus.com/volunteers.
Project Angel Heart, needs volunteers to help deliver free, nutritious meals to those living with life-threatening illnesses. Apply online for more information. projectangelheart.org.
Speed Dating, for ages 21 and older. Participants will be sorted into one of three age groups. RSVP required by text or email. Thursdays. $25, includes two drinks. J Live Bar, 3738 Astrozon Blvd., 303/900-4494, soularevents.email@gmail.com.
Safe Passage, is seeking volunteers to devote four hours per week to help abused children. Ongoing. 636-2460. World Suicide Prevention Day, featuring stories, songs, poems and resources to help you better understand suicide and mental illness. Sun., Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. The Warehouse, 25 W. Cimarron St., 475-8880, gppackard@gmail.com, tinyurl.com/SuicidePreventionDay.
COMEDY & IMPROV Comedy Open Mic, open to comedians of all levels of experience. Sign-up begins at 8 p.m., open mic at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. The Theater on Pecan, 1367 Pecan St., 377-2147.
John Mulaney: “Kid Gorgeous,” featuring this Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian on his newest tour. Sat., Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m. $26.75-$37. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., 477-2100, verlee@broadmoorworldarena.com, pikespeakcenter.com.
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Public Meeting, learn more about this organization, dedicated to addressing global warming. Sat., Sept. 9, 1-3 p.m. Free. Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 629-8055, pjpotsticker@ gmail.com, citizensclimatelobby.org.
New Volunteer Orientation, seeking volunteers to assist in Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center’s Equine Therapy Classes. Volunteers do not need to be horse savvy. Second Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m. Free. Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, 13620 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, 495-3908, mersman@pptrc.org, pptrc.org/volunteers.html.
Southern Colorado Watercolor Society, welcoming all levels of water media painters and those interested in seeing and/or participating in demonstrations by local accomplished artists. First Thursday of every month, 6-8 p.m.; through June 7. $35 yearly membership. Pueblo West Library, 298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd., Pueblo, 406-7673, debsgallery@gmail.com.
Interactive Murder Mystery with Scenic Train Ride: Murder in Salt Creek, a delicious dinner, spectacular scenery and a hilarious, interactive murder mystery on the breathtaking Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Sat., Sept. 9, 6 p.m. Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Santa Fe Depot, 401 Water St., Cañon City, 276-4000, redherringproductions.com.
Art Supplies Donation Drive for Mesa Elementary, hosted by RE/MAX Realtor Lauren Schneider. General art supplies are needed with an emphasis on white stone clay, glazes, multimedia paper, colored pencils and crayons. RE/MAX Real Estate Group, 12265 Oracle Blvd., #105. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; through Sept. 15. 373-1906.
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.
Sacred Harp Singers of the Pikes Peak Region, four-part a cappella singing in an 18thcentury style. No experience needed to begin. 521 N. Institute St. Fridays, midnight. Free. 633-2704, mmnussbaum@comcast.net.
Funky Little Improv., with a troupe comprised of Funky Little Theater Company members, making it all up as they go. Fri., Sept. 8, 7:30-10 p.m. $6. Funky Little Theater Company, 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 425-9509, chris@funkylittletheater.org, funkylittletheater.org.
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Mindfulness Training, learn how to cope with stress, pain and challenges of everyday life with grace and composure. Consists of four, one-hour classes. Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m.; through Sept. 27. $40. Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado, Multiple Locations, 381-9463, myost@discovermygoodwill.org, lifttrainingepicenter.com. NAMI Basics, a six-week class for parents or caregivers of a school-age child who is experiencing symptoms of a mental illness or has already been diagnosed. Registration required. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; through Nov. 15. Free. Downtown, various venues, 473-8477, volunteer@namicos.org, namicoloradosprings.org.
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KIDS & FAMILY Discovery Table: Bear Aware, learn what you can do — or stop doing — to ensure that bears stay wild and healthy. Sun., Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Park pass required. Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, 576-2016, Cheyenne.park@state. co.us, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/ cheyennemountain. Military Appreciation Week, with discount admission offered to all active-duty, veteran and retired military personnel and their dependents living in the same household. Sept. 11-17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10.25 – $12.75 with valid ID. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, 633-9925, info@cmzoo.org, cmzoo.org/military. No Child Left Inside, an opportunity for children to learn to pitch a tent, roast marshmallows, and make bird feeders, plus other hands-on activities. No age limit. Sat., Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cheyenne Mountain State Park, 410 JL Ranch Heights, 576-2016, Cheyenne.park@state. co.us, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/ cheyennemountain.
Lawn and Garden Centers, 4720 Center Valley Drive, Fountain, 951/834-2330, waltkilmer39@verizon.net, pikespeakrosesociety.org.
p.m. $45. Colorado Springs Youth Symphony, 1702 N . Murray Blvd., 633-3901, office@ csysa.com, csysa.com.
Briarfest Community Festival, the largest community and family focused event in the northern part of Colorado Springs, with rides, food, concerts, a market and community expo. All ages welcome. Fri., Sept. 8, 5-11 p.m., Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 10, noon to 6 p.m. St. Gabriel the Archangel, 8755 Scarborough Drive, briarfest.com.
Patriots Day Remembrance, honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks, the first responders that came to the rescue and the military veterans who defended our country. Mon., Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. $10. Whistle Pig Brewing Co., 1840 Dominion Way, 720/5766157, gwen@rivervineco.com, whistlepigbrewing.com.
Sunnyside Cemetery, South of Victor on Seventh Street, Victor, 689-5509, museum@victorcolorado.com, victorcolorado.com. Cemetery Walking Tours, featuring reenactments of famous pioneers, politicians and other folks from Victor’s history. Proceeds benefit the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum. Sat., Sept. 9, 11 a.m. and Sat., Sept. 23, 11 a.m. $10.
Colorado Native Plant Society, celebrating its 41st annual conference: “A Region of Astonishing — and Fragile — Beauty.” Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $50. Kathryn Mohrman Theatre in CC’s Armstrong Hall, 14 E. Cache la Poudre St., 389-6000, conpspromote@gmail.com, conps.org/mfm-eventcalendar/#!event/2017/9/9/conps-annualconference.
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Days of our Lives Fan Event Weekend, featuring four Salem favorites: Judi Evans (Adrienne), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), Wally Kurth (Justin) and Freddie Smith (Sonny). There will be receptions, dinners, dance parties, and one-on-one time with the actors. A Portion of proceeds benefits Autism Speaks. Fri., Sept. 8, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sat., Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets start at $100. Hilton Garden Inn, 2035 Aerotech Dr., 813/484-1843, starstruckfans2@aol.com, starstruckfanevents. com/colorado-springs.
What If... Festival of Innovation and Imagination, bringing thousands of people of all ages together to celebrate innovation and imagination, with business people, art-makers, inventors, educators, tech savvy folks, and garage tinkerers sharing a day of interactive educational fun throughout six city blocks in Downtown Colorado Springs. Sat., Sept. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Downtown Colorado Springs, 1 N. Tejon St., 597-3344, WhatIF@ imaginationcelebration.org, whatif-festival.org.
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. “Old School” Manitou – Education from 1872-1957, an exhibit of Manitou Springs High School’s championship trophies, school banners and other memorabilia. Ongoing.
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.
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, 633-6278, ppld.org.
University Village Colorado Running Club, with trails and routes ranging from one mile to six. Meet at Kineo Fit Group Training Studio to check in. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Free. University Village Colorado, 5230 N . Nevada Ave., 632-5000, uvcrunningclub.com.
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Victor Burro Race, a day of fast and furious, four- and two-footed races. Downtown Victor, 300 Victor Ave. Sat., Sept. 9, noon to 8 p.m. Free. 689-5509, stcfg@victorcolorado.com, victorcolorado.com.
Starting Over: A Relationship Recovery Workshop, combining a practical, hopeful message with group interaction. “Walk away with hope, new supportive relationships and practical guidelines.” Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 16. $55. Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Road, 388-5000, mark@startingoverworkshops.com, startingoverworkshops.com/workshops. UCCS Curiosity Unlimited Luncheon & Lecture: “Changing Times, Changing Families.,” presented by Dr. Ester Lamidi, Assistant Professor of Sociology, discussing the effects of more couples choosing co-habitation, a lower birthrate, moms who work, and more same-sex parents. Fri., Sept . 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. UCCS University Center, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., 574-1449, wkepj@q.com, uccs.edu/curiosity/lectures.html. Westerners Monthly Historical Presentation: “Adventure and Lost Cities with a Mix of Local History,” as experienced by Colorado rancher-archaeologist Gary Ziegler, owner of Bear Basin Ranch and Adventure Specialists near Westcliffe, Colorado. RSVP required Mon., Sept. 11, 6 p.m. $17, includes catered dinner. Colorado Springs Masonic Hall, 1150 Panorama Drive, 473-0330, posse@dewittenterprises. com, squareup.com/store/pppw.
LITERARY EVENTS Book Launch, featuring the second book by former sheriff John Anderson, Rankin Scott Kelly, about the first sheriff of El Paso County. Sun., Sept. 10, 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Old Colorado City Historic Center, 1 S. 24th St., 6361225, Info@occhs.org, history.oldcolo.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS 2017 Pikes Peak Rose Show, showcasing the roses of the Pikes Peak Rose Society. The public is encouraged to show their roses, as well. Sat., Sept. 9, 12:30-4 p.m. Free. Spencer’s
A Night of Twin Peaks, celebrating “one of the coolest cult classics of the modern TV era” with a costume contest; pie baking and eating contests; burlesque, belly and drag performances; and live music by Stella Luce. Sat., Sept. 9, 8 p.m. Zodiac Venue and Bar, 230 Pueblo Ave., 632-5059, zodiacvenue.com. Night of White Lights, including live rock music from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, adult beverages, creative dress and dancing, in a classy indoor/outdoor downtown venue, to be disclosed the day of the event. Sat., Sept. 9, 6-9
Introduction to Centering Prayer, a method of prayer within the Christian contemplative prayer tradition. This introductory workshop offers participants the basics of the practice. Sat., Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $45. Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane, 633-0655, sana@benethillmonastery.org, benethillmonastery.org. Mindfulness Meditation, weekly meditation sessions offered morning and evening. Visit website for times and more info. Mondays, Wednesdays, Sundays. Rocky Mountain Insight, 2525 W. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite A, 634-0566, rockymountaininsight.org. Psychic Readings, for questions regarding life purpose,relationships and careers. Performed by Judith Light. Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. Nature’s Soul Purpose, 2209 W. Colorado Ave., 634-6722, naturessoulpurpose.com. “Revelation, in Chronological Order,” an examination of the Book of Revelation, and the prophecies within that speak to past, current and future events. Springs Adventist Academy Chapel, 5410 Palmer Park Blvd. Tuesdays, 6 p.m.; through Oct. 24. Free. 5970155, info@saak8.org, saak8.org.
STAGE Nominate a woman who is active, engaged and accomplished for the Colorado Springs Business Journal's Women of Influence, an annual event celebrating local women who are doing amazing things in Southern Colorado. Then, join us as we celebrate their achievements at The Antlers on Nov. 9.
Nominations due Sept. 22
24SEVEN, a play cycle condensed into 24 hours, with seven plays written, directed, rehearsed and performed within a full day. Sat., Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. $15. Funky Little Theater Company, 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 425-9509, chris@funkylittletheater. org, funkylittletheater.org. Going to the Dogs: A Love Story, featuring First Strike Theatre’s Mary Sprunger-Froese, who “jogs with the dogs in a travelog through fear, longing and love, accompanied with musical magic of the Blues Brethren.” Sept. 8-9, 7:30-9 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 9, 4-5:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. Western Jubilee Recording Company, 433 E. Cucharras St., 471-3405, firststriketheatre@ hotmail.com, rawtools.org. The Nerd, a play about a houseguest from hell, a debt to be repaid and a surprising twist. Performed by Thin Air Theatre Company. Through Sept. 23. Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, buttetheater.com.
Hear Here Youth Poetry Slam, an opportunity for youth ages 13-19 to perform their spoken-word 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.
Parallel Lives, presenting a different take on the creation of the world, the two supreme beings that make it happen, and the ordinary people attempting to go through daily life — all played by two actresses. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m.; through Oct. 1. $18-$20. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Music Room, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583, csfineartscenter.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.
The Story Project, a storytelling event by people with dramatic, comedic and inspiring stories to tell. Second Friday of every month, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $5. SunWater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs, 695-7007, sunwaterspa.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,
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Tinker Yorkinee Spree’s Fantabulous Suitcase Circus, a family comedy created by Puppeteer David Simpich, featuring an Olde English tinker/clown, who opens his waresfor-sale suitcase to reveal a magical circus. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.; through Sept. 9. $10.50-$12. Simpich Showcase, 2413 W. Colorado Ave., 465-2492, simpich.com/circus.
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51 Group of secret plotters
61 Wolf pup’s shelter 62 Sasquatch, supposedly 63 Large French city
C H A N G I N G AT T I T U D E S AT A LT I T U D E
53 Place for a shirt tag 54 Rig on the highway 57 Big name in male dolls
64 Great ending?
58 Peeper
65 Showing signs of dementia
59 “I do,” for one
66 Some evergreens
60 Naval rank
Sept. 14
11 am - 2 pm
ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE WELCOME HOME SECTION
Norris-Penrose Event Center
Put on your workout clothes and join the CSBJ as we celebrate the healthiest companies in Southern Colorado! Frank Serratore, hockey coach at Air Force Academy, will be the keynote speaker. Come early and stay late for interactive fun at the Health Expo — and during lunch, learn which companies are creating the best workplaces for health and wellness. CO LO R A D O S P R I N G S B U S I N E SS J O U R N A L
Early bird pricing: $30 a person, Table of 10: $300 Use code EBPRINT17 • Prices go up Sept. 1 © 2017 Andrews McMeel Syndication www.upuzzles.com
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Subaru’s 2018 Models Are Arriving
$1680 due • $179/mo. *2018 Subaru Legacy not as pictured
2018 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5I 36 month lease. $179 per month plus tax. $1680 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $23,601 Model code JAB Package 02 Stock #180430
$1780 due $179/mo.
$1680 due $179/mo.
2018 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i
2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2.0i PREMIUM
36 month lease. $179 per month plus tax. $1780 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required.
36 month lease. $179 per month plus tax. $1680 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required.
MSRP $24,140 Model code JFA Package 01 Stock #180049
MSRP $24,254 Model code HRB Package 11 Stock #175680
$1650 due $149/mo.
$1690 due
$189/mo.
2017 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i
2017 SUBARU OUTBACK 2.5i
36 month lease. $149 per month plus tax. $1650 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required.
36 month lease. $189 per month plus tax. $1690 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required.
MSRP $19,377 Model code HJA Package 01 Stock #175798
MSRP $26,870 Model code HDB Package 01 Stock #176104
COURTESY DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO ANYWHERE IN COLORADO (719) 475-1920 · 1080 Motor City Drive · Colorado Springs BestBuySubaru.com ·
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