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ODIN EDUCATES ORBITAL WARFIGHTERS “ It’s important they are equipped with every single tool that we can give them to help them be successful.” — Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arrington, 9th Combat Training Squadron

U.S. Space Force Spc. 3, Markus Michalak, 1st Space Operations Squadron technician, participates in the Orbital Defense Initiation course at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, March 1, 2022. ODIN provides Delta Guardians with prerequisite knowledge not taught in prior training, ensuring members are able to perform their duties. This is accomplished by combining the science of space warfare with the knowledge only obtained from operational experience.

USSF Astronaut will discuss trauma, resiliency on Wingman Day “You have to continually strengthen it over time, so it’s there when you need it.”

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Thule Air Base Hosts Operation NOBLE DEFENDER

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A servicemember guides a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet into the hangar upon arrival at Thule Air Base, Greenland, for Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, March 14, 2022. NOBLE DEFENDER demonstrates cohesive coordination amongst North American partner nations.

By Lt. Col. Doug Hickey Deputy Commander, 821st Air Base Group

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland. — North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command participated in Operation NOBLE DEFENDER at Thule Air Base, Greenland, March 14 to 17, 2022. NORAD and USNORTHCOM are Canadian and the American bi-national military commands charged with three missions in the defense of North America: aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning. NOBLE DEFENDER is part of a recurring series of NORAD operations and readiness exercises and designed to demonstrate a cohesive coordination amongst North American partner nations, including the Royal Canadian Air Force and U.S. Air Force. The operation is centered on the ability to respond to both aircraft and cruise missiles threatening North America. “Thule Air Base is committed to supporting emerging requirements in the Arctic,” said Col. Heather McGee, 821st Air Base Group commander. “The success of the recent Operation NOBLE DEFENDER demonstrates that the Airmen and Guardians at Thule [Air Base] are prepared and ready to ensure the U.S. can deter adverse actors while operating in a challenging and remote arctic environment.” Aside from Thule Air Base, Greenland, and other Alaskan air bases, the operation was also based out of Canadian Forces Station Alert, Nunavut; Whitehorse,

Yukon; Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; 17 Wing/ Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, Manitoba; 22 Wing North Bay, Ontario and 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador. The operation saw Canadian CF-18 fighters operating from northern airfields to intercept aircraft role-playing as threats. Fighter aircraft were supported by Royal Canadian Air Force and U.S. Air Force KC-135 airto-air refuelers. The monitoring and control of North American airspace remains a primary mission focus area for NORAD. The command maintains robust air defense capabilities to execute the airspace mission over the continental U.S., Alaska and Canada. “Exercising in the Arctic allows us to demonstrate our resiliency and advance our operational capabilities that are critical for integrated deterrence and layered defense,” said General Glen VanHerck, NORAD/ USNORTHCOM commander. “The men and women of NORAD, in Canada and the United States, remain steadfast in our sacred obligation of deterring threats, and if required, defending North America.” NORAD remains committed to working collaboratively with our partners for an all-domain approach to Arctic security to address emerging challenges and capabilities. A stable, rules-based order in the Arctic benefits all Arctic community nations by facilitating economic development, fostering regional cooperation on shared challenges, and ensuring a stable, conflict-free Arctic. The relationships between Arctic allies and partners strengthens the collective deterrent against strategic

competitors. Essential experience resides in the units stationed in the far north, from our Canadian defense partners and overseas allies to the American services. “We look forward to continued cooperation with NORAD/NORTHCOM and our international partners in future operations and events at Thule Air Base,” said McGee. The Arctic nations will continue conducting exercises and operations in order to maintain its capabilities.

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A Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft maintainer conducts pre-flight checks on CF-18 Hornet tires during Operation NOBLE DEFENDER, March 14, 2022. ND is part of a recurring series of North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command operations and readiness exercises.

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ODIN educates orbital warfighters By Senior Airman Jonathan Whitely Peterson-Schriever Garrison Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The U.S. Space Force produces highly trained space warfighters, and with Space Delta 9 - Orbital Warfare’s Orbital Defense Initiation course, Guardians are going to be more prepared and equipped than they’ve ever been before. ODIN provides Delta Guardians with prerequisite knowledge not taught in prior training, ensuring members are able to perform their duties. This is accomplished by combining the science of space warfare with the knowledge only obtained from operational experience. “For new operators coming into Delta 9, it can be a steep learning curve due to the number of operations, systems and tactics, techniques and procedures that are extremely unique to our Delta,” said Tech. Sgt. Joshua Arrington, 9th Combat Training Squadron, noncommissioned officer in charge of initial qualification training. “It’s important they are equipped with every single tool that we can give them to help them be successful.” The course runs for approximately eight

weeks and students are graded throughout the curriculum. Classes consist of both space operators and intelligence Guardians. “We’ve directly integrated our intelligence students and space operators so all personnel assigned to DEL 9 are getting the same training from the same instructors on the same information,” said Tech. Sgt. Carson Spencer, 71st Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of intelligence training. “Regardless of your background, the goal is to get everyone on the same page and start building an orbital warfare culture.” However, ODIN is about more than making the Delta’s Guardians more efficient, it’s changing the culture surrounding the space community. “Historically, we didn’t think of ourselves as warfighters,” Spencer said. “With ODIN, we’re trying to get people out of that mindset and get them to understand they are warfighters in the space domain.” As the space domain grows and adversaries expand their reach, it remains critically important the U.S. Space Force maintains space superiority. With courses like ODIN, DEL 9 ensures their orbital warfighters stay prepared for whatever the mission requires.

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio. — Command leadership will host a command-wide virtual town hall, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 2 p.m. ET. Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Commander, Air Force Materiel Command; Patricia M. Young, AFMC Executive Director; and Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi, AFMC Command Chief, will discuss current topics and address questions from personnel across the command. “There is a lot happening across the command and the Air Force as we head into the summer season. We hope that you can take time to join us at this town hall event,” said Bunch. “We are looking forward to speaking sfspaceorbital.com

with you and answering your questions.” The live event will be broadcast via Microsoft TEAMS Live and is open to AFMC personnel. The session link will be sent through internal email channels prior to the event. Individuals are encouraged to sign into the event early in order to ensure a live viewing opportunity. AFMC personnel can submit questions prior to the town hall on the event page on the AFMC Facebook or by email at afmc. pa.workflow@us.af.mil. Pre-event submissions will be accepted until April 22, 2022. Any questions submitted during the event will be answered subject to time limitations. The full video will be released after the event along with a transcript. Questions regarding the event can be sent to the AFMC public affairs office. Peterson Space Force Base

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USSF astronaut will discuss trauma, resiliency on Wingman Day By Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Castillo

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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague, NASA astronaut, will discuss resilience and recovering from stressful events on Wingman Day at the Peterson Hub and Schriever auditorium in Bldg. 300, April 29, 2022. In 2018, Hague was chosen to participate in a mission to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Quickly into the flight, one of the strap-on boosters failed to separate forcing Hague and his crew to abort the mission. Flying at approximately 4,000 mph and more than 30 miles above the earth’s surface, Hague’s training kicked in as he and his crew communicated in Russian to mission controllers, ensuring their safety back to earth. “You don’t expect something like this to happen, but you are ready because you have trained for it,” said Hague. “It took a second or two to process what happened and understand the meaning of the master alarm and emergency indications. Then it was straight into the emergency procedures.” As the mission started to degrade, Hague and his colleagues were shaken aggressively from side to side as the escape motors fired to pull them free. Separating from the spacecraft, they continued upwards towards the edge of space until gravity pulled them back to earth where their parachutes provided a safe landing in the steppes of Kazakhstan. Hague was the first American to experience an aborted launch to this degree. While his training did help him land safely, it did not prepare him or his family for the mental and emotional turmoil that resulted from this event. “A situation like this challenges your resilience,” said Hague. “You have to process not only all your emotions, but also how your family and loved ones are affected.” Hague expressed how this experience made him reevaluate his priorities, and how thankful he was for his family’s support. “It helped to reinforce our family values and priorities.” he said. “For me, it serves as a very tangible example of how we survive crisis – together.”

Col. Nick Hague, NASA astronaut for space expeditions 59/60 in 2019, shares his space experiences at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 5, 2020. Hague showed members of Team Schriever videos and shared imagery from his time on the International Space Station.

Hague also emphasized how critical support systems are in traumatic situations and felt fortunate to have not only his family, but an amazing psychological support team at NASA. “Resilience is an important topic for us all,” said Hague. “You have to continually strengthen it over time, so it’s there when you need it.” Everyone has an opportunity to hear more of Col. Hauge’s incredible story on April 29, 2022 during the garrison’s Wingman Day. He will be speaking at the Peterson HUB from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; and at the Schriever auditorium in Bldg. 300 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Those unable to attend in person will still have an opportunity to listen to the discussion through ZoomGov.s.

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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Space Operations Command has selected its Outstanding Space Warfighters of the Year for 2021 from across all Space Operations Command. These Space Warfighters distinguished themselves above their peers through their leadership and strength of character. Each significantly contributed to the provision of resilient, de-

2021 Space Operations Command Outstanding Space Warfighters of the Year: Outstanding Airmen of the Year Awards: Senior Airman Christopher Thao

Airman of the Year, from the 50th Communications Squadron, PetersonSchriever Garrison

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fendable, and affordable space capabilities for the Department of the Air Force, Joint Force, and the Nation. Also presented at the ceremony were the Space Operations Command Functional Awards, presented to the top teams and units across the command. Here is the Annual Awards Program which includes individuals who were nominated: https://media.defense.gov/2022/ Apr/08/2002973321/-1/-1/1/ANNUAL%20AWARDS%20 PROGRAM_DIGITAL_220408.PDF

Guardians of the Year: Specialist 4 Heather Wilson

Junior Enlisted Member of the Year, from 73d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, Space Delta 7, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Master Sergeant W. Ian Marx

Civilian Category Five of the Year, from the 21st Contracting Squadron, Peterson-Schriever Garrison, Peterson Space Force Base

Mid-tier Enlisted of the Year, from the 61st Cyberspace Squadron, Space Delta 6, Schriever Space Force Base

Master Sergeant Kathryn North

Captain Joseph Shiver

Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, from the 50th Force Support Squadron, Peterson-Schriever Garrison, Schriever Space Force Base

Company Grade Officer of the Year, 8th Combat Training Squadron, Space Delta 8, Schriever Space Force Base

Master Sergeant Ryan Keller

First Sergeant of the Year, from the 21st Communications Squadron, PetersonSchriever Garrison, PSFB

Field Grade Officer of the Year, from the 2d Space Operations Squadron, Space Delta 8, Schriever Space Force Base

Second Lieutenant Roy Davis Jr.

Civilians of the Year

Major Nathaniel Amsden

Civilian Category One of the Year, from the 21st Contracting Squadron, Peterson-Schriever Garrison, PSFB

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Master Sergeant Branden Randall

Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, from the 21st Comptroller Squadron, Peterson-Schriever Garrison, PSFB

Field Grade Officer of the Year, from the 72d Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, Detachment 5, Space Delta 7, Chantilly, VA

Mr. Aaron Mitchell

Civilian Category Three of the Year, from the 18th Space Control Squadron, Space Delta 2, Vandenberg SFB Civilian Category Four of the Year, from the 460th Civil Engineering Squadron, Buckley Garrison, Buckley Space Force Base

Senior-Tier Enlisted of the Year, from the Space Surveillance Squadron, Space Delta 2, Eglin Air Force Base

Company Grade Officer of the Year, from the 7th Space Warning Squadron, Space Delta 4, Beale Air Force Base

Major Lauren Taylor

Red Cloud Integrated Test Team Ivan A. Getting Award, from Delta 3, 5th Space Control Squadron

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Civilian Category Two of the Year, from the Space Surveillance Squadron, Space Delta 2, Eglin Air Force Base Peterson Space Force Base

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Space Force signs partnership with Howard University By Staff Writer Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The U.S. Space Force welcomed Howard University to its University Partnership Program during a virtual ceremony April 11. Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. David D. Thompson and Howard University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh signed the memorandum of understanding from their respective locations at the Pentagon and Howard campus in Washington, D.C. “As we grow the Space Force University Partnership Program, we are joining with academic institutions with a variety of strengths and opportunities,” Thompson said. “Howard University is a producer of world-class science and engineering talent, particularly among the African-American community. We know that Howard can help us develop future Guardians who can bring the technical expertise and diversity of thought and experience we need to serve the nation’s security interests in space.” Establishing strategic partnerships with a select set of nationally-renowned universities enables the Space Force to recruit and educate a diverse and tech-savvy Guardian workforce, create opportunities for advanced academic degrees, open channels for university students and ROTC cadet scholarships and establish world-class research opportunities. “The purpose of the Howard University partnership

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Vice Chief of Space Operations General David Thompson welcomes Howard University to the University Partnership Program by signing a memorandum of understanding during a virtual ceremony in the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, April 11, 2022.

with the Space Force is to advance STEM research while supporting important national security objectives,” said Wutoh. “We also expect our collaboration to inspire creativity and learning among a diverse group of leaders among students and faculty.” With a focus on workforce development, the

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DAF updates leave program; includes support for fertility treatments, transition assistance programs By Staff Writer Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — A recent update to the Department of the Air Force Instruction 36-3003, Military Leave Program, includes time for Airmen and Guardians who want to participate in a fertility treatment program at a military medical treatment facility. Authorized up to 35 days of Permissive Temporary Duty, they can divide the days into separate PTDYs if deemed appropriate by their medical provider. “My wife and I have had our own struggles with starting a family, so I recognize what a strain this can be on our Airmen and Guardians, personally and financially,” said Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall. “I wholeheartedly support this program, and I hope our teammates take full advantage of it.” This policy was championed by the Women’s Initiative Team, one of the seven teams that comprise the DAF Barrier Analysis Working Groups. “This change is significant for everyone struggling with infertility, just as I have the last 10 years of serving,” said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kristy Negron, a WIT member. “Infertility takes a huge toll, not only physically and emotionally, but financially. Being able to go PTDY for treatments will help ease some of the stress

associated with the process by allowing time off work to focus on our life goals.” Military members can undergo treatments at six different MTFs: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii; Womack Army Medical Center, Fayetteville, North Carolina; Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington; San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas; and Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California. “I am passionate about this because I believe in taking care of our Airmen and Guardians,” said U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Martha Burkhead, the WIT lead for this initiative. “I have had several members struggle with fertility issues and can attest to the rippling effects it has across the military.” Additional changes to the military leave program include: PTDY to attend a Department of Defense-sponsored employment seminar out of the local area under the Transition Assistance Program when the member separates or retires within 365 days; and non-chargeable leave to participate in the SkillBridge program, which offers service members in the last 180 days of their service obligation to receive civilian training for post-service employment.

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The guest speaker for Wingman Day is Col Nick Hague (USSF and NASA Astronaut). While part of a mission to the International Space Station in 2018, Col Hague was forced to abort when a rocket booster malfunctioned shortly after launch. He will discuss training, preparedness and support systems necessary for the member and family to experience and recover from a stressful event.

When: Fri Apr 29, 2022, 1300 - 1400 Where: Bldg. 300 | Schriever Auditorium Details: 160 seats available for in-person. Reserve your seat: https://signup.com/go/ UWYNMoV or Zoom.Gov Link: https:// www.zoomgov.com/j/1603796526?pwd=dWdRMkdEY1JvWVl3RW in Meeting ID: 160 379 6526 | Passcode: 823

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P-S GAR PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTIVE #9 Effective immediately, PHD #9 measures are in effect for PSFB, SSFB and CMSFS. The installations have moved to HPCON Alpha. Wearing masks indoors is no longer required. Other force health protection guidance can be found on the Peterson Space Force Base website under COVID-19.

WANT TO ASK THE COMMANDER A QUESTION? There’s a number of methods available to ask your questions or voice your concerns to the Peterson-Schriever Garrison commander. Email: p-sgar.cc.actionline@us.af.mil App: “Questions?” feature on Peterson’s AF Connect or Schriever’s AF Connect apps Website: “Contact” tab on the Peterson SFB or Schriever SFB websites Your submission will remain anonymous on the app or website unless you click the “Contact Me” box and include your email address.

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What: Multiple positions available on base within 21st FSS, large need within Child & Youth Programs Details: Apply through www.usajobs.gov, search “Colorado Springs” for local openings. For more information, visit www.21fss.com/about/naf-hro/

Who: Uber and Lyft can transport riders on and off Peterson Space Force Base What: A recent policy change allows Uber and Lyft drivers to enter PSFB when performing driver services, but they must have proper DoD credentials. The driver and passengers must all present DoD credentials to gain base access. Riders are not authorized to vouch for the driver or use the “Trusted Traveler” status if a driver is not a DoD credential holder. If the driver does not have credentials to enter the installation, the passenger must be picked up and dropped off at the Visitor Control Center (Bldg. 1334). Details/POC: Peterson Visitor Center at 719-556-6660. As a reminder, Uber and Lyft drivers are subject to random vehicle inspections at any time

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What: In the Peterson Toasmasters Club, learn to be better leaders though a proven program of leadership development and public speaking training. No matter your age, background or experience, Toastmasters can make you a better leader and communicator; talents we all need in a fast-paced world. The enviornment is supportive and fun! When: On-line via ZOOM every Tuesday, 6-7 p.m., and in-person the 1st Friday of each month at the Peterson Hub, noon-1 p.m. Who: Open to the public (through Zoom) or anyone with access to DoD installaions (in-person meetings) Details: https://petersontoastmasters.toastmastersclubs.org/ or email: contact-5316@ toastmastersclub.org

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UPDATED PEDIATRIC COVID-19 VACCINE GUIDANCE At this time, the 21st Medical Group is unable to provide COVID-19 boosters for dependents under the age of 18. Use an off-base facility with Tricare support until booster shots can be offered back on the installation.

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NEW: Pfizer Biontech COVID-19 shots are only being administered to active duty members, at this time. What: All COVID-19 shots are available by appointment. Who: Any individual who has completed a COVID-19 series and appropriate waiting

time may receive a booster. How: Patients may book an appointment through https://informatics-stage.health.mil/ COVAX/ Where: Peterson SFB Main Clinic (559 Vincent Street) Details: Individuals may receive the vaccine booster if: 1. Have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series, i.e. two doses of Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech; or one dose of the Janssen J&J vaccine. 2. Been at least 6 months after the final Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech dose; or at least two months after the Janssen J&J single dose.

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STARCOM integrates innovation, achieves ‘Firsts’ in SPACE FLAG 22-2 U.S. Space Force photo by Ms. Judi Tomich

U.S. Space Force Maj Sallie Duncan, Joint Overhead Persistent Infrared Center subject matter expert, provides support to the Missile Warning Delta 4 crews during the SPACE FLAG 22-2 exercise. She provided assistance with taskings of the Overhead Persistent Infrared Sensors to provide realistic Missile Warning training during SPACE FLAG 22-2 execution. By Staff Writer STARCOM Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Space Training and Readiness Command completed the fourteenth iteration of their SPACE FLAG exercise (SPACE FLAG 22-2) designed to ready space warfighters to defend US and our coalition partners’ interests in space, while simultaneously deterring adversary aggression and denying their actions in the domain. “With every SPACE FLAG we learn more about how best to prepare our Guardians for the adversary threats we face in space,” said STARCOM Commander, Maj. Gen. Shawn Bratton. “This exercise in particular saw some significant innovations which will create a more timely and realistic experience for our warfighters.” SPACE FLAG is a Secretary of the Air Force exercise, directed by Chief of Space Operations, General Jay Raymond with the mission to develop and test doctrine, concepts of operation, and tactics, techniques, and procedures, for protecting and defending asset and interests of the US through the spectrum of space control activities. The two-week exercise which ran from April 4-15 included participants from nine Space Force Deltas, the Army’s 1st Space Brigade, as well sfspaceorbital.com

as other DoD and government agencies. During the exercise, players performed simulated space warfighting for a Combatant Command during a regional conflict in the United States Indo-Pacific Command and for the first time, United States European Command area of responsibilities. Units collaborated, planned, and developed courses of action to protect national interests against a determined adversary capable of disrupting the United States’ ability to conduct global space operations--while balancing mission requirements for theater space effects. “For SPACE FLAG 22-2, we achieved several ‘firsts’ which provided a more dynamic, realistic experience for our participants,” said USSF 1st. Lt. Deshawna Moore, SPACE FLAG 22-2 Deputy Exercise Director. “We utilized modeling/simulation tools internal to our squadron to present a realistic environment for our players. These tools are Joint Staff-Certified National Training Capabilities that enable our participants to visualize actions, effects, and threats in a joint context, which better prepares them to win a globally integrated fight,” Moore said. Other firsts included real-time adjudication of warfighting tactics, providing rapid and meaningful feedback to players, and an all new exercise scenario which enables both flexibility and responsiveness to rapidly evolving Peterson Space Force Base

warfighter training needs. run by STARCOM’s 392d Combat SPACE FLAG 22-2 also saw the first Training Squadron under Delta 1, time use of satellite covariance to mim- will have two more iterations in 2022, ic real world unknowns when collect- adding to a compendium of training ing satellite positional data. Capt. Perry events designed to meet STARCOM’s VanZandt, Capt. Lydell Scott, and mission of Preparing Every Guardian. Capt. Adam Hockert from STARCOM’s 57th Space Aggressor Squadron teamed with 1st Lt. Lt James Scheuer and Sgt Evan Wood from Space Operations Command to rapidly prototype and implement this new tool to address specific challenges in the fog and friction of space warfare. “Our goal is to continually improve and refine SPACE FLAG to ensure it remains a premier training event which meets warfighter readiness requirements,” said USSF Lt. Col. Albert “AC” Harris III, 392d CTS commander. “The rapid innovation and teaming we demonstrated with the covariance tool is an example of the types of improvements which keep U.S. Space Force photo by Ms. Judi Tomich SPACE FLAG the elite U.S. Space Force 1st Lt Jerrod Mann 8th Combat Training Squadron and combat training event for U.S. Space Force 1st Lt Andrew Scott 4th Space Operations Squadron space forces.” Harris said. work together to protect military satellite communications assets during The exercise, which is SPACE FLAG 22-2.

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ACROSS 1 ___ dish (lab item) 6 Play charades 10 “Possibly” 14 “Coming now!” 16 Mental fog 17 “Feeling Good” singer 18 The “a” in a.m. 19 Enjoyed some feijoada, say 20 Small songbirds 21 Filthy rooms 22 “___ that make sense?” 23 Share a course? 25 Animals that rhyme with “waters,” aptly 28 Hawaiian island or porch 29 Play with, as a cat would 30 Apple’s Bay Area home 34 “La Vie En Rose” singer Piaf 35 Common trick-winning card in bridge 36 Discombobulated, informally 37 It might be achieved by crying or hitting a punching bag 39 In need of a relaxing massage 40 Amazonas or Arizona 41 Said a bad word 42 Horn of Africa country where Tigrinya is spoken 45 Vein of ore

46 Rotting process 47 ___ prompt (spoken part of a Hinge profile) 49 Char siu ___ (pork-filled bun) 52 Common first word in a letter 53 Dish with broth and dumplings 55 Place to be marooned 56 “The way things are going ...” 57 Slender swimmers 58 Actress Campbell 59 Wait to publish

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Number of Homes Sold

Price Range

Average Price

Appreciation

80903

$230,000-$1,100,000

$392.32

+14%

80904

$150,000-$1,900,000

$478,013

+2.8%

80905

$143,000-$1,300,000

$408,810

+15%

80906

156

$195,000-$3,999,999

$840,642

+1.2%

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12 Nahuatl speaker of old Mexico 13 “For heaven’s sake!” 15 Brings into a company 21 Honor roll members 22 They’re not good looks 24 Back to square ___ 25 Grp. of oil-producing nations 26 Magician’s cry after an act 27 Ding-dong 28 Name that rhymes with “you see” 30 Participate in a democracy 31 Charged particles 32 Septum piercing’s spot 33 Gave the go-ahead to 38 Name hidden in “Israeli” 41 Hot drink with a silent last letter 42 Actor Redmayne or Murphy 43 Witherspoon who runs a book club 44 Matching declaration in poker 45 Flexible and graceful 48 Airing 49 Kayak, e.g. 50 Car 51 Sign on a shop window 53 Pale 54 Apt anagram of “sir”

DOWN 1 ___ colada 2 Give off 3 “Leave your message after the ___” 4 “Messenger” molecule 5 “Can’t hurt” 6 Gorgeous Gorgeous Girls and Grumpy Cat 7 “Victory was mine!” 8 Trims chest hair, say 9 Size up 10 Mopey exclamation about a place 11 Tulip ___ (1630s Dutch market bubble)

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80907

$251,500-$1,425,000

$450,588

+3.6%

80908

113

$371,000-$2,600,000

$805,347

+22%

80909

130

$122,000-$843,000

$399,463

+18%

80910

148

$115,000-$569,900

$357,686

+26%

80911

191

$204,500-$580,000

$396,078

+19%

80915

108

$125,000-$650,000

$396,898

+29%

80916

158

$144,00-$540,000

$374,760

+21%

80917

139

$135,000-$609,900

$396,953

+21.6%

80918

170

$192,500-$1,800,000

$472,943

+24.4%

80919

112

$175,000-$1,200,000

$536,808

+7%

80920

132

$181,000-$1,005,000

$513,937

+11%

80921

$408,000-$1,992,500

$777,556

+25.4%

80922

131

$166,000-$661,000

$447,151

+26%

80923

150

$314,500-$675,000

$472,692

+14%

80924

$390,000-$960,000

$652,849

+19%

80925

146

$345,000-$690,000

$652,849

+19.2%

80927

$320,888-$805,000

$544,343

+18.9%

80829

$265,000-$849,900

$591,945

+27%

80831

226

$286,000-$1,200,000

$551,136

+19.9%

80132

$245,000-$2,100,000

$776,076

+28%

80133

$345,000-$910,000

$598,311

+25.6%

80951

$350,000-$555,000

$459,400

+25.8%

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