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HERNANDEZ BRINGS A WINNING ATTITUDE mal tiempo, una bonita “ Alsonrisa, It’s a quote my

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grandma shared with me. It translates to: In bad weather, a beautiful smile.”

U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Alexis Hernandez, protocol specialist, is Space Base Delta 1’s Outstanding Performer of the Month for July 2022. Hernandez was selected because of her work ethic and positive attitude, which has been described as “second-to-none. Hernandez is a cyber technician devoting a year of service to base-level protocol at Schriever SFB.

SBD 1 rolls out new TCCC first aid training “These skills can be used on deployments, at your home station and even oﬀ duty.”

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Healthy weight:

How diet, lifestyle and mental health impact your eating habits and fitness goals and their efforts are pointless.

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Eating Better

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Think you might need to lose a little weight? You’re not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight.

Consuming a balanced diet rich in nutrients can “help prevent stress fractures and other anomalies that prevent military personnel from being ready for duty,” said Army 1st Lt. Cara Adams, a registered dietitian and the chief of outpatient nutrition at General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital in Missouri. Good nutrition goes beyond just calories and protein, she pointed out. “Our bodies were created to absorb and use nutrients from whole foods.” She suggested service members “start with the Courtesy Photo basics” by simply taking an Keeping a healthy body weight is correlated with diet, lifestyle and mental health, and is essential for long-term health, fitness and honest look at what they eat personal readiness. and drink every single day. their core diet. “Are you setting your body and your health up for success A good rule is to avoid any “diet” that is not truly stainby consuming a variety of whole foods?” she asked. able, Adams advised. Many want quick fi xes to weight loss. Whole foods are foods that are not heavily processed or refined, like fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, beans and “They want to go vegan or vegetarian simply to lose weight, yet chicken and fish are their favorite foods. I remind palegumes, whole grains, meat, fish, and eggs. “Unfortunately, our current food environment seems tients that they do not have to completely eliminate any of at odds with healthy eating,” she said. “The evolutionary their favorite foods to achieve their health goals. In fact, I discrepancy between our brain’s desire for calorie-dense encourage them not to.” The most important goal is a healthy diet and regular foods to ensure survival and the ultra-processed food, sedentary living, and stressful lifestyle of today’s culture physical activity. “It can help reduce the risk of heart disease, creates the perfect storm for constant cravings, weight stroke, and certain cancers, as well as strengthen bone, muscles, and joints,” Adams said. gain, and poor health.” Regular exercise and proper nutrition “have been shown Moreover, many fitness-oriented service members are focused more on cure-all dietary supplements rather than to improve levels of happiness, increase energy levels, and

But physical fitness is more than just a set of scores measuring your body-mass index, run times, or how many push-ups you can do. Optimizing your physical fitness starts with a combination of good diet, healthy lifestyle and exercise serving as the foundation for increased strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. Yet keeping a healthy body weight is correlated with all those components and is essential for long term health, fitness and personal readiness.

Pro Tip: Avoid Fad Diets Among the first things that professional dieticians and nutritionists are likely to tell you is to avoid “fad diets”, like Keto, intermittent fasting, Paleo and others. Many people attempt these diets as quick-fi xes, but these diets may not be healthy or effective for long-term weight loss. For some people, these diets can fuel frustration because people try them and then revert to their old eating habits, gaining even more than their initial starting weight. Fad diets can be severely restrictive; they’re not something patients can maintain long term, said Air Force Lt. Col. Tracy Snyder, the nutrition consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General at the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, in Falls Church, Virginia. Severely restricting a specific food group could be problematic. “Once their diet goes back to baseline, they quickly regain any weight or body fat that they lost and potentially get into a negative cycle of weight loss, weight gain, weight loss, weight gain, from one extreme to the next,” Snyder said. “That’s how we end up with yo-yo dieting.” In addition to not being healthy, that cycle fuels frustration and makes patients feel like they can’t achieve their

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increase your chances of living longer. It can also improve sleeping habits and sleep quality and help you build a stronger immune system,” she said.

Changing Bad Habits Dietitian Leah Roberts said she tries to “reframe” her patients’ triggers for bad nutrition that can contribute to weight gain. Roberts is a licensed dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at the Army’s Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center at Fort Meade, Maryland. Her primary recommendation is that overweight service members should cook their meals at home or eat at their installation’s dining facility where there are freshly cooked hot meals and other healthy foods available three times a day. Avoid meal delivery services, Roberts suggested. During the COVID-19 pandemic “we’ve created a new culture of fast food and delivery service” that leads to unhealthy eating, she said. Too much work and after-work or after-school activities frequently lead to settling for comfort foods or convenience foods because there just doesn’t seem to be time to shop for healthy foods, Roberts said. Her second recommendation is to “avoid sodas, juices and sweet tea.” They are full of sugar and empty calories. Tip number three on Roberts” list: “Have a plan.” “People struggle the most about how to have food that is nutritious, easy to have on hand, and easy to prepare during busy weeknight schedules,” she said.. Her most important component, she said, is to encourage small goals that are modifiable but consistent. For instance, she makes her patients’ first goal to lose 5% of their body weight. “I deal with people who weigh 220 or 230 pounds. When they calculate how many pounds to lose to get to that first goal, they say, ‘I can do this.’”

Psychological Aspects of Weight Loss Nutrition is a key component to maintaining a healthy body weight. But experts say it’s a mistake to fixate solely on your diet. There are a host of mental and psychological factors that impact weight, and getting those aspects of your lifestyle and fitness program on track can make all the difference in your long-term success. Dr. Natasha Schvey, assistant professor of medical and clinical psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, says the best approach to improving your health is one that takes into account both mind and body. “I actually think it’s more important to focus on addressing some of the other possible targets of weight management rather than weight loss specifically – things like physical activity, addressing disordered eating attitudes and behaviors, such as crash dieting, reducing body dissatisfaction, and trying to improve ‘intuitive eating,’ which is essentially re-learning to eat according to your internal hunger and fullness cues,” said Schvey. There is often the misconception that weight loss is a reflection of willpower or discipline – basically, that you can’t lose weight because you don’t want to or you’re sfspaceorbital.com

not trying hard enough. “It’s really important to realize that significant weight loss is very, very difficult to maintain psychologically and physiologically,” she said. “Even the best treatments aren’t particularly effective in the long run. That being said, even small amounts of weight loss can be accompanied by tangible and important health gains and benefits.” She recommended that people “reframe the approach.” Individuals often adopt weight management plans or programs with an “all or nothing” attitude. “Rather than thinking, ‘I’m on a diet,’ or, ‘I’m off a diet,’ or, ‘I’m going to start a diet on this particular day’ – instead try to adopt approaches that are more sustainable in the long-term,” Schvey explained. “Also remember that weight is something that is largely controlled by factors that may not be within our control like genetics.” “There are obvious physical components to this, but weight can be a very fickle friend or foe,” said Schvey.

Time to Get Professional Help? If you’ve struggled unsuccessfully to lose weight in the past, it might be time to try getting some professional help. A trained nutritionist can help you reach your goals by designing a personalized plan based on your health status, your individual needs, and your lifestyle. When it comes to obesity, for example, a registered dietitian understands “it’s a disease, just like any other disease,” said Snyder, the Air Force nutrition consultant. Additionally, registered dietitians are “educated in helping individuals tweak their normal dietary intake and give them options they might not be familiar with that can help them decrease their overall caloric intake,” said Robert Goldberg, a registered dietitian certified in diabetes care and education at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Tools of the Trade Dietitians and nutritionists can help you to modify habits in a healthy, achievable way. And depending on each patient’s goals, professionals can provide different types of support and education. “Some patients are interested in learning how to read food labels. Some are interested in creating mutually agreeable dietary goals that they can try on a day-to-day basis. Some are interested in obtaining meal plans. Some want custom meal plans, and some just need accountability and regular feedback from a professional on how they are eating,” Goldberg said. Embarking on a weight loss journey with professional guidance also means looking at your current habits and understanding where you want to be and why, Snyder said. “When beginning treatment with a patient, one of the first things I take into consideration is where the individual is currently in their weight loss journey, their individual motivation and other factors that may or may not impact their ability to make changes,” she said. “Sometimes that’s not even a nutrition-related problem.” To remain in check, Goldberg recommends service members see a registered dietitian to assess their current dietary intake and habits, eating a diet consistent with the plate model, and exercising between Peterson Space Force Base

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What TRICARE Can Do For You Keeping a healthy weight can be challenging, but it’s worth the effort. And with the right support, it’s possible. Whether you’re active duty, retiree, or a family member, you can work with a health care provider. They can help you understand your weight and its impact on your health, and get you started toward diet and exercise goals to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight. “Not only can carrying extra body weight impact your mobility and joint health,” said Air Force Lt. Col. Heidi Clark, chief of the Nutritional Medicine Clinical Support Service at the Defense Health Agency. “Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for serious health conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnea, lower back pain, depression, and fatigue.” Here are some of the services TRICARE covers and tips to help you with weight management:

Treatment for Obesity If you meet specific conditions, TRICARE covers intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions for obesity. These services promote sustained weight loss (12 to 26 sessions in a year). A TRICARE-authorized provider, like a physician or a registered dietitian who’s working under the supervision of a physician, must provide these weight loss services for TRICARE to cover them. To qualify for these services, you must be: - An adult with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher - A child or adolescent with a BMI value greater than the 95th percentile Services include, but aren’t limited to: - Behavioral management activities like setting weight-loss goals - Guidance regarding physical activity and dietary changes - Strategies to maintain lifestyle changes - Addressing your personal barriers to change - Teaching you self-monitoring behaviors to track your weight loss progress TRICARE also covers surgical obesity treatment for non-active duty service members. This includes gastric bypass surgery and other surgeries for weight loss. But you must meet certain conditions for TRICARE to cover. You can go to the Bariatric Surgery page on TRICARE.mil to see the list of covered services. And you can find the medical conditions which may make weight loss surgery medically appropriate for you.

Seeing a Registered Dietitian or Nutritionist TRICARE covers medically necessary services and supplies from registered dietitians and nutritionists. They must have a license from the state where you get the care. They must also be working under the supervision of a physician. Here are some examples of conditions that may benefit from medical nutrition therapy (also medical nutrition counseling) sessions provided by a registered dietitian or nutritionist: Obesity, elevated blood lipids/high cholesterol, diabetes, anemia, irritable bowel syndrome, and eating disorders.

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Hernandez brings a winning attitude to protocol By Kristian DePue, Staff Writer Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Alexis Hernandez, Schriever Space Force Base protocol specialist, is Space Base Delta 1’s Outstanding Performer of the Month for July 2022. Hernandez is a cyber technician devoting a year to the fast-paced, base-level protocol office at Schriever SFB, Colorado, and has been described as the center of the protocol team. “When Hernandez volunteered to work protocol, she didn’t know what it would entail,” said Karen Fairbanks, Schriever SFB protocol officer. “Before I let her accept the position, I sent [Hernandez] 20 items we perform any given day, and she replied: ‘I’m ready!’ Hernandez learned a complex, high-profi le job that performs at 200 miles per hour every day with a zero-fail mission rate and hits every target center-of-mass.” SBD 1’s base-level protocol offices are responsible for organizing ceremonies and presenting distinguished visitors with respect and support. Protocol’s mission is to support SBD 1 and their partners with confidence, insight and style while navigating high-profi le gatherings of local, national and international professionals, and dignitaries. “Hernandez brings protocol to life during distinguished visits and ceremonies,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Dan Stellabotte, Delta Staff Agency senior enlisted leader. “She’s consistently recognized for her winning attitude and ability to adapt to ever-changing operations.” Fellow Schriever SFB Protocol Officer 2nd Lt. Richard Ibarra described Hernandez as a stellar performer.

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U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Alexis Hernandez, protocol specialist, is Space Base Delta 1’s July 2022 Outstanding Performer of the Month. The personnel of protocol are responsible for organizing ceremonies and presenting distinguished visitors with the respect and support they need while they are on the installation’s grounds. Hernandez has been described as the “nucleus” and the “center” of the protocol office at Schriever Space Force Base.

“She consistently goes above and beyond,” said Ibarra. “She excels in both preparation and execution for each and every event. Hernandez expertly organizes ceremonies directly impacting the continuity of leadership for several mission support squadrons and space deltas. Her work ethic and attitude are second-to-none; she

always gives her all with a positive attitude. Every day is fi lled with many laughs and smiles.” Hernandez explained that while she did not have much growing up, she was rich in family “I’m very thankful,” said Hernandez. “My grandma raised me when my mom worked. Mom always worked hard to provide for us, and we had uncles and aunts that would help. My family is my biggest support system.” With the influence of family serving, or having served in the military, Hernandez decided to join the U.S. Air Force. Hernandez has been with the USAF, and subsequently USSF, for three years and three months, and stationed at Schriever SFB since November 2021. “The [U.S] Air Force has given me opportunities to travel, meet new people and have experiences,” said Hernandez. “I love my life since joining. I’m not saying it’s been easy, but the rewards have been far reaching. I’m more comfortable going outside my comfort zone. Overall, the military has given me the opportunity to grow.” When asked for a quote that inspires her, Hernandez looks back to her support system. “Al mal tiempo, una bonita sonrisa,” said Hernandez. “It’s a quote my grandma shared with me. It translates to: ‘In bad weather, a beautiful smile.’” The quote comes from a story about a young girl who walked home from school during a lightning storm because her mother was late to pick her up. When the mother found her walking, she noticed the girl was smiling, despite being drenched from the rain. “Her mother asked why she was smiling, and the girl told her, ‘The angels were taking pictures of me’,” said Hernandez. “This quote reminds me to smile through storms – to find the good in the bad.”

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., received a briefing from Airmen and Guardians, July 16, 2022, during a visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland. Brown and his wife, Sharene, visited Thule to engage with service members who play a vital role in mutual defense and space superiority.

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THULE AIR BASE, Greenland — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and his wife, Sharene, visited Thule Air Base, Greenland, July 16 to 17 to engage with Airmen and Guardians who play a vital role in mutual defense and space superiority. Brown’s visit is part of a larger tour through Europe, where he reassured allies and partners the Department of the Air Force remains committed to security agreements and NATO relationships. While at Thule AB, the Browns noted the installation’s critical location, and focused in on the quality of life for all members stationed there. “Thule is a strategic part of our nation’s defense, offering a unique view over the North Pole,” said Brown. “Air Force and Space Force missions supported here are fundamental to our defense of North America and our Allies, and allows us to deter adversarial behavior, project power, and defend our nation’s interest in the Arctic region.” Thule AB is the Department of Defense’s northernmost installation, situated roughly 1,000 miles from the North Pole and is home to a remote 500-person community made up of U.S. military, Danish, and Greenlandic members. “The Airmen and Guardians at Thule consistently demonstrate the resilience and ingenuity of our military force,” said Brown. “It’s the outstanding people sfspaceorbital.com

here – both our military members and our partners – who are enabling force projection, space superiority, and scientific research, and they are doing so in the most unique of environments.” During the visit, the Browns received a mission and arctic strategy brief from Thule AB leadership. They also met with Airmen and Guardians, visited the medical clinic, toured the Polar Lounge, and had a resiliency discussion at the chapel. Additionally, Mrs. Brown held a quality of life discussion with military members. “We place continued emphasis on the quality of life, safety, and health of our population,” said U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Douglas Bauer, 821st Space Base Group deputy commander. “We know that taking care of our people means taking care of the mission. We also continue to improve infrastructure so that we can sustain space superiority, which is critical for future stability in the Arctic.” The 821st SBG provides mission support to the 12th Space Warning Squadron, which uses ground-based radar for missile warning, missile defense, and space situational awareness, as well as the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, Detachment 1, which conducts telemetry, tracking and commanding operations for U.S. and Allied satellite programs. Prior to departing Thule AB, Brown coined outstanding performers and emphasized his appreciation for everyone’s contribution to national defense. Peterson Space Force Base

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18 SDS activates new detachment in support of JTF-SD By Ms. Bridget Bonnette Joint Task Force-Space Defense

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 18th Space Defense Squadron Detachment 1 was activated during an assumption of command ceremony here, July 14, 2022. Det. 1 will provide timely and actionable Space Domain Awareness for emergent and existing threats that are identified by the Joint Task Force-Space Defense’s National Space Defense Center as on-orbit threats. U.S. Space Force Maj. Nathan Glandon will take the reins as the inaugural 18 SDS Det. 1 commander. “Capabilities delivered from space are foundational to the American way of life and are vital to U.S. combat power,” said Glandon. “Like all other domains, space is not a sanctuary from attack and space systems are potential targets. Det 1 will provide Space Domain Awareness for on-orbit threats in order to protect and defend critical U.S. and Allied space capabilities throughout the continuum of conflict.” The JTF-SD, and its NSDC, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intel Community and National Reconnaissance Office to protect and defend against threats in the space domain. Through this partnering, the JTF-SD brings to bear the full force of the U.S. Government and synchronizes space superiority planning and operations. “As China and Russia continue to make the space environment more perilous, it is critical that the U.S. transitions its Space Domain Awareness from cataloging to custody,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, JTF-SD commander. “Having the 18 SDS Detachment co-located with us at JTF-SD will cement that partnership and enable the U.S. to effectively and responsively defend our space capabilities.” In unified action with mission partners, the 18 SDS Det. 1 will deliver a timely and threat-focused understanding of the space situation in direct support of the JTF-SD protect and defend mission. Det 1 will provide a 24/7 crew force to perform SDA functions on NSDC designated objects of interest. “The 18 SDS, and now its detachment, will remain U.S. Space Command’s key provider of space domain

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U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Lintker, left, commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron, passes the guidon to U.S. Space Force Maj. Nathan Glandon, incoming commander of the 18th SDS Detachment 1, during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 14, 2022. The 18 SDS Det. 1 will deliver timely, threat-focused Space Domain Awareness in support to the Joint Task Force-Space Defense’s protect and defend mission. The JTF-SD, and its National Space Defense Center, provide unprecedented unity of effort with the Department of Defense, Intel Community and National Reconnaissance Office to protect and defend against threats in the space domain.

awareness,” said U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Matthew Lintker, 18 SDS commander, who also presided over the ceremony and the presentation of the new guidon. “SDA is foundational to all space operations and underpins the overall strength of our joint force, and moving forward, SDA operations must prioritize understanding, articulating, and responding to the risk posed by an adversarial threat.” In April 2022, the squadron, formerly known as the 18th Space Control Squadron, was re-designated as the 18 SDS to signify increased focus on space domain awareness, command and control, integrating and syn-

chronizing SDA capabilities in support of the contested and congested domain, and collaboration with allies and partners. The 18 SDS, located at Vandenberg SFB, California, provides the nation and its allies frontline defense of the space domain. With the establishment of the U.S. Space Force, 18 SDS is administratively aligned under Space Delta 2. SDA remains a top mission priority of U.S. Space Command and its two subordinate commands, the Combined Force Space Component Command and the JTF-SD.

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U.S. Space Force Maj. Nathan Glandon, the incoming commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron Detachment 1, gives remarks during the 18th SDS Det. 1 during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 14, 2022. The 18 SDS Det.

U.S. Space Force Maj. Nathan Glandon, the incoming commander of the 18th Space Defense Squadron Detachment 1, hugs his partner, Ashley, during an activation and assumption of command ceremony at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, July 14, 2022. The 18 SDS Det.

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SBD 1 rolls out new TCCC first aid training By Airman 1st Class Kaitlin Castillo Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Tactical Combat Casualty Care training is replacing Self Aid Buddy Care as the new Space Base Delta 1 standard first aid course, July 1, 2022. TCCC is a course that teaches service members to stop massive bleeding, conduct airway assessments, evaluate and identify respiratory distress, identify and treat for shock, and prevent hypothermia. Airmen and Guardians will also learn how to apply tourniquets, combat gauze, bandages and pressure dressings. Studies show that approximately 50 percent of service members killed in action die from blood loss. TCCC allows military personnel to identify and treat casualties to improve chances of survival before reaching a hospital. “This training is reality based,” said U.S. Air Force Police Officer Joshua Miller, 50th Security Forces Squadron civilian trainer. “These skills can be used on deployments, at your home station and even off duty. The skills are simple and easy to implement.” The training consists of a block of instructions including a slideshow and hands-on practices, which is followed by a scenario based evaluation where students have to apply everything they learned on a casualty. Since February 2022, 43 Airmen and Guardian instructors and 155 service members have passed the TCCC course.

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U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Thomas Eckard, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, practices applying a tourniquet during the Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Schriever Space Force Base, July 11, 2022. TCCC is a course that teaches service members to stop massive bleeding, conduct airway assessments, evaluate and identify respiratory distress, identify and treat for shock and prevent hypothermia.

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New medical profile system to enhance communication, readiness By Gina Marie Giardina Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — A new medical profi le system aimed at improving communication and overall readiness has been developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency and the Defense Health Agency, and is slated to roll out to military treatment facilities later this summer. The Airman and Guardian Availability Management system will continue to reside in the Aeromedical Services Information Management System, but will be the new way of generating a profi le. ASIMS is a web-based application that provides the Air Force the capability to track medical readiness, including immunization data, through a web portal for all personnel both in fi xed or deployed facilities, and for security purposes, must be accessed using a Common Access Card. AGAM is currently being tested at 14 locations including Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Fairchild Air Force Base, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Travis Air Force Base, Beale Air Force Base, Shaw Air Force Base, Ellsworth Air Force Base, as well as seven Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units. Medical profi le systems are communication tools that act as a conduit between medical providers, ill or injured service members and their supervisors or commanders. As part of the treatment plan for ill or injured service members, medical providers document recommended limitations and restrictions with the service members as well as with supervisors and commanders for decision making purposes in order to support the healing process. After assessing the prior system, teams of experts in AFRL, DHA and AFMRA determined that an updated system could not only improve the management of patients and give them more autonomy over their healing processes but also enable better communication with leadership regarding the readiness status of personnel. Additionally, the update could increase medical providers’ occupational and operational awareness as they would better understand the physical requirements of various careers across the Total Force. “Our hope with this new system is that service members will be more engaged in the profi ling process and have more responsibility during recovery. Likewise, commanders will have ready access to information on unit members who are placed on a profi le, supporting their ability to determine how service members can contribute to the mission as well as whether or not certain members can deploy,” explained Maj. Lindsay Johnston, chief of the Base Operational Medicine Clinic Development Branch in the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, part of AFRL’s 711th Human Performance Wing. AGAM introduces changes to current processes, and provides improved communication between commanders and medical providers. This profi le system also has a completely new look with dashboards so service members

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lashawn Dennis, 52nd Fighter Wing non-commissioned officer in charge of the wing professional development office, performs a physical therapy exercise in the medical clinic at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 14, 2022. Physical therapy allows Airmen to work through their injuries and provides tools for prevention in the future.

and commanders will have easier access to information. “We designed AGAM to provide improved communication between commanders and medical providers, balancing service members’ medical needs during recovery with duty requirements,” explained Johnston. “Additionally, the improved system will empower Airmen and Guardians, allowing them to take an active role in their health. They’ll not only be responsible for updating their recovery progress, but they can also document in AGAM when more care is needed.” During the development process, the team worked with medical providers in many specialties and built templates for more than 200 diagnoses to give commanders an improved decision-making tool. These templates are standardized based on the most current medical guidance allowing for consistency across the DAF. For medical providers, AGAM generates all profile information electronically on the Air Force Form 469, which is the official form providers use to communicate recommendations for fitness, duty and mobility restrictions, which optimizes treatment, stabilization and recovery. Johnston stated that protected health information is not visible on the Air Force Form 469. For service members, the new process will require them to log into their MyIMR and provide status updates at specific intervals prescribed by their providers. “Service members on medical profi les will get an email

from AGAM reminding them to make these updates, which will minimize delays in evaluation and treatment,” Johnston explained. “Commanders will also be able to see updates or if service members are due or overdue to either follow-up with their providers or to certify a condition.” In addition to being an enhanced communication tool between providers, service members and commanders, Johnston stated that the improved profi le data will allow for recognition of trends and focused interventions such as the potential for embedded care teams or changes to equipment within units. “AGAM is designed to enhance readiness all around,” said Johnston. “We strongly believe this new design will not only be user-friendly, but offer a stronger support team for ill and injured service members.” About AFRL The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 11,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.

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Space Development Agency makes awards for 28 satellites to build Tranche 1 tracking layer By Staff Writer Department of Defense

WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the award of two prototype agreements with a total potential value over $1.3 billion for the establishment of the Tranche 1 T1 Tracking Layer, providing the initial missile warning/missile tracking warfighting capability of the National Defense Space Architecture NDSA. These satellites will begin to launch in April 2025. The agreements are awarded to teams led by L3Harris Technologies, Inc. of Melbourne, Fla. and Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems of Redondo Beach, Calif. to each build a space segment consisting of two planes with seven space vehicles per plane – 14 satellites from each performer for a total of 28 satellites in four planes – to collect infrared data and provide network communications. Each agreement includes a launch services segment for launch preparation, and a ground segment for operations and sustainment. These prototypes will provide global and persistent indications, detection, warning, tracking, and identification of conventional and advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missile systems. “The T1 Tracking Layer effort is a critical step toward building the National Defense Space Architecture,” said Derek Tournear, SDA director. “SDA is confident that selection of the L3 Harris and Northrop Grumman teams provides the best overall solution to accelerate delivery of a low-Earth orbit constellation with wide-field-of-view infrared sensors for a global missile warning and missile

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tracking capability in Tranche 1, on schedule. I’m pleased to see our industry partners building the marketplace necessary to quickly deliver new space capabilities to the warfighter.” The Tranche 1 Tracking Layer will build upon the Tranche 0 Tracking Layer capabilities with targeted technology enhancements, expanded coverage, increased integration, established calibration processes, and greater production efficiencies. The Tracking Layer is focused on developing a global constellation of infrared missile warning and missile tracking satellites that integrate with the Transport Layer’s low-latency meshed communication network, enabling conventional and advanced missile tracking from proliferated low-Earth orbit. The Tranche 1 Tracking Layer satellites will be flown out of SDA’s Operations and Integration Centers at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. and Redstone Arsenal, Ala. In fiscal year 2022 Congress provided SDA $550 million in additional funding to accelerate deployment of the Tracking Layer, with specific direction to demonstrate a space-based missile warning, tracking, and targeting capability in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The vision for the NDSA includes fielding a system that provides a resilient global capability to all combatant commands as rapidly and affordably as possible. SDA published the Tranche 1 Tracking Layer solicitation on March 17, two days after the President signed the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill into law. Leveraging Other Transaction Authority, SDA completed a competitive source selection and finalized the agreements within four months of the published solicitation.

“The speed with which SDA pursued this effort is commendable, given the severity of the hypersonic missile threat,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, L3Harris Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “This prime contract is a testament to our growing impact in the space community, and affirms our strategy of being a Trusted Disruptor is gaining traction.” “Northrop Grumman brings decades of proven experience in missile detection, identification, tracking and communication systems,” said Robert Fleming, Northrop’s Vice President and General Manager of the Strategic Space Systems Division. “We look forward to working with the Space Development Agency and our industry partners on the nation’s most pressing challenges in missile defense.” L3 Harris is awarded a prototype agreement with a potential value of approximately $700 million and Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems’ award has a potential value of approximately $617 million. The proposal was received and evaluated under Other Transaction Authorities solicitation SDA-PS-22-02. The Space Development Agency of Washington, DC is the contracting activity HQ08502290003. About the Space Development Agency. Recognized as DOD’s constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA will accelerate delivery of needed space-based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the National Defense Space Architecture. For more information on SDA, contact OSD.SDA. Outreach@mail.mil or visit https://www.sda.mil.

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Air Force announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2022 By Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson Air Force’s Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force officials have selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements.

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AFSA CHAPTER 1182 MEETING What: ASFA Chapter 1182 wil be having their general membership meeting

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What: Swim - Bike - Run When: 9 a.m. July 23 at Aquatics Center. Details: www.21fss.com

FITNESS & SPORTS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATIONS 719-556-4462 Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat/Sun & Family days: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holidays Closed

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Who: Airmen, Guardians, Dependents (spouses, high school students), and government civilians What: The Education Fair will have representatives from 25+ schools, Air Force/Space Force/Marine/USAFA recruiters, financial information from AFRC and the School Liaison Office

What: Students in 5th or 6th grade are eligible to attend this 5-day/25-hour DOD sponsored youth STEM enrichment program. *note--students attending public/charter schools may attend if they are NOT coming with their school’s classes this school year.

When: July 26th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m Where: Schriever Fitness Center, Schriever SFB

Please visit our website at www.starbasepeterson.com or contact officemanager@starbasepeterson.com for more information.

Details: Contact 50FSS.FSD.EDOffice@us.af.mil or 5672043 for more information

WANT TO ASK THE COMMANDER A QUESTION? There’s a number of methods available to ask your questions or voice your concerns to the Space Base Delta 1 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.

ON BASE JOB OPPORTUNITIES 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/

COMMUNITY 411 Snake Safety Awareness As temperatures increase, so can sightings of snakes out on the trails. One important safety tip regarding Rattlesnakes is they are more often seen in early mornings and late afternoons as they attempt to sun. Fatal rattlesnake bites are rare with an average of five per year nationally, but Colorado sees around 200 non-fatal bites annually so being aware of snakes is important.

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Patrons are highly encouraged to register for 24 hour access to secure entry at all hours. See Fitness Center front desk staff for more information.

AQUATICS CENTER 719-556-4608 Lap Swim: M/W/F 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tu/Th 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - noon Shallow End Fitness: M/W/F 6 - 10 a.m., Tu/Th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - noon Open Swim: M/W/F 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tu/Th 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. noon - 4 p.m.

21ST MDG ANNOUNCEMENTS SBD 1 will continue to follow HHQ, DoD force health protection guidance, and state or county policy. This includes the continued requirement for mask wear while within medical facilities.

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.

COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS

NOW: 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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