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Did you know the 50th Space Wing commander will host an allcall at the fitness center 2 p.m. tomorrow? Personnel are asked to be in place no later than 1:45 p.m. If you are unable to attend in person, please make every effort to log into the DCS link at https://conference. apps.mil/webconf/50SWAllCall. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Grace Cho at 567-5693.
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THIS WEEK 13S assignment team comes to Schriever The 13S (Space Operations Officer) assignment team will be here until Friday in support of a “Spread the Word” briefing and one-on-one counseling with the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. For more information, contact Capt. Keith Marshall at DSN 312-665-2646.
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(Top) Col. Jacob Middleton, 50th Space Wing vice commander, salutes during the Air Force 70th Birthday Retreat Ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Middleton led the formation for both reveille and retreat.
The shred truck will be in front of Building 210 from 9 - 11 a.m. tomorrow. All items are welcome, professional or personal, to be shredded.
(Left) High Frontier Honor Guard members prepare to fold the flag during the Air Force 70th Birthday Retreat Ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, Sept.19, 2017. Honor guard personnel were present for both the reveille and retreat ceremonies in honor of the Air Force’s Birthday.
ON-BASE Dietician at Schriever HPP A registered dietician is available at the Schriever Health Promotions Program Thursday afternoons. She has three appointments available per week to discuss nutritional concerns and can see most TriCare beneficiaries. The dietician will be in Building 500 across from the security forces squadron building. To schedule an appointment, call the HPP at 567-4292. More Briefs page 18 Sign up for weekly Schriever announcements, news and more. Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click “Public Affairs” under featured links.
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POW/MIA, you are not forgotten By Halle Thornton 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
In 1979, Congress passed a resolution establishing a national prisoner of war, missing in action day historically on the third Friday of every September. Sept. 15, 2017, marked the 38th anniversary of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring military members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom. Chief Master Sgt. Jason Tiek, 50th Space Wing command chief, gave the opening speech for the POW/MIA 24hour vigil run at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, Sept. 14. “Thank you for attending and participating in our National Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day, 24-hour vigil run” Tiek said. “An event like this is not easily orchestrated and planned.” Tiek explained the day’s is significance, especially to military personnel. See POW/MIA page 8
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Airmen run in the early morning hours during the 24-hour POW/MIA run at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. The run was in observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day to remember service members who went missing or were prisoners of war, as well as the many who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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these great Americans crystalized the importance of what we do and why we do it. The freedoms we all enjoy come at dramatic cost to individuals who took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, an oath you have most likely taken as well. Some have lost their lives without even a cursory understanding of the document that details our primary laws of government, lays out the three chief branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) and their jurisdictions, along with basic rights of citizens to include the rights to a fair trial, freedom of religion, press and expression. The people I helped identify often fought and died in defense of what is represented in this document. Everyone who has taken a military oath has affirmed they are ready and willing to do the same. We celebrate Patriot Day September 11th each year to honor the fallen, while holding dear to the freedoms we fought for in the past, that we continue to enjoy today, and we will undoubtedly maintain in the future, because of the commitment of our military. Given my youth and admitted naivete, I may not have fully understood the oath’s importance 28 years ago. However, my subsequent years in service to our country have firmly established the reasons why I am proud to serve with every one of my brothers and sisters in the profession of arms — military, civilian and contractor alike. The tragic events of 9/11 are a reminder to all of us to reflect on why we serve, so I hope you spent some time this past Patriot Day to reflect on those beliefs.
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Gold Star Mothers Day: Cherishing memories By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
July 18, 2009, Patricia O’Kane-Trombley was standing in her kitchen when there was a knock at the door. As she walked the six paces to the front door, she noticed two men in Air Force uniforms; one of them was wearing a cross, indicating he was a chaplain. “Oh no, not this,” she thought as her stomach sank. Her son, Capt. Thomas Gramith, an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, was currently serving in Afghanistan. As she opened the door, her worst fears came true as one of the men started to read her a death notification. Thomas had passed away while serving his country. The notification affected her and her husband, Bob, as many might expect: devastation, grief and pain. While going through the grieving process, O’Kane-Trombley heard of Gold Star Mothers, a service organization for grieving mothers of fallen service members. The group, which honors Sept. 24 as National Gold Star Mother’s Day, dates back to 1928, when families of fallen veterans would hang a gold star in their windows, symbolizing the sacrifice made by a loved one. “Our mission is to be there for each other and educate the public about what gold star mothers really are,” said Misi Moser, Pikes Peak Gold Star Mothers president. “We also want to help other veterans whenever we can.” O’Kane Trombley found the program critical to coping and moving forward with her life. “Without the Gold Star Mother’s program, I wouldn’t have been able to turn my life around,” O’Kane-Trombley said. “It’s phenomenal to have this kind of support structure. It’s the best thing that’s happened to me. Everybody there knows what it’s like to have a child pass away.”
The Pikes Peak Gold Star Mothers chapter meets on a monthly basis. The group of 60 strong rally together to celebrate the lives of their children. “You know how moms are, we love talking about our kids,” O’Kane-Trombley said. “That’s what this is all about: supporting each other and cherishing the memories.” At her first Gold Star Mother’s meeting in 2009, the grieving mother was shocked to hear laughter echoing throughout the building. “I thought, ‘what are they all so happy about,’” she said. “It was then I came to realize while the pain never fully goes away, it becomes different. You learn to focus on what was great about your child. In Tom’s case, I’m celebrating who he was and what he still means to me.” For O’Kane-Trombley, her son’s personal legacy is similar to Gold Star Mothers’: giving back and supporting friends and family. For Gramith, that legacy started early. At age 12, near Christmas time, his little sister, Liesl, had to miss a Christmas concert she was looking forward to due to an illness. Seeing her despair, he took matters into his own hands. While his parents were away, he cut off the top of a small Colorado Spruce Tree from the yard and brought Christmas to his sister’s room in the form of a fully decorated Christmas tree. “At first, I wondered where he got the money to get his sister a tree and how he got it here for that matter,” O’Kane-Trombley said with a wry smile. “Then, it hit me that he must have cut down one of the spruce trees I had planted. I told him, ‘Thomas, you probably killed the tree’ and he replied, ‘mom, she was so sad. I had to do something about it.’ That’s the kind of person he was. He loved seeing people happy.” Years later, they found out, much like Gramith’s legacy, the tall spruce was still standing. See Memories page 9
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Patricia O’Kane-Trombley gazes fondly at a picture of her son at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. Her son, Capt. Thomas Gramith, was an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, who died while deployed to Afghanistan in 2009. O’Kane Trombley is a member of Gold Star Mothers, a service organization for grieving mothers of fallen service members. The group sets aside Sept. 24 as Gold Star Mothers Day.
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September 21, 2017
Speaker pinpoints GPS impact By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
Since humans first walked the earth, they gazed up at the stars, drawing different interpretations across a variety of cultures. Some saw spiritual symbols, others animals, some prophecies. In Polynesian culture, they served a special purpose — as a way to understand where one was in the oceans. Using the stars and their alignment over islands as a point of reference, they invented a complex system to ascertain their position. Fortunately, thanks to the Air Force and locally, the 2nd Space Operations Squadron’s work through GPS, humans have access to a service that can guide them to any part of the world — ocean or not. The importance of a point of reference cannot be understated, Greg Milner explained during his speech in the Building 300 auditorium Sept. 13 — as part of the National Security Space Institute speaker series. Before the speech, Milner toured 2 SOPS’ GPS Master Control Station, describing it as ‘one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the world.” “2 SOPS was very excited to have the opportunity to host Mr. Milner in our GPS Master Control Station,” said Lt. Col. David Wilson, 2 SOPS director of operations. “We were all very impressed with his operational understanding of how our mission positively impacts users worldwide.” The author and journalist, who has been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Bloomberg Businessweek and other venues — shared his insight on the importance of GPS, and its variety of uses — from anticipating drought by measuring the part of GPS signal that bounces off the ground, to indicating the amount of volcanic ash in the air; by measuring the signal’s slowdown through the atmosphere. “Before I wrote this book, I had no real idea what GPS really was, I thought it was a catch-all term for navigation technology,” Milner said. “ What I found was GPS has become such a big part of our world so fast that we haven’t reflected enough on what effect GPS has had on us, both on a macro level, as a part of all critical infrastructure, but also on a personal level as to where we are in the world.” He highlighted how GPS is responsible for booming mar-
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Greg Milner is an author and journalist whose writings have appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, New York, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Guardian, Slate, Salon, Wired, Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Ars Technica, Spin, Blender, The New York Sun and The Sunday Times of London. Milner spoke to Airmen at Schriever Air Force Base about his new-found appreciation for the impact GPS has made through research for his book, “Pinpoint: How GPS Is Changing Technology, Culture, and Our Minds.”
kets and new mediums, such as precision agriculture and fleet management. “One of the most fascinating things I learned when reading about GPS was precision agriculture,” Milner said. “Whenever I tell people some of the food they eat today was grown because of GPS, they are always surprised. I’ve talked to farmers who said GPS and precision agriculture has changed their lives because if they know exactly, to the millimeter, where to put the seed and can map the field, it adds up to savings. What GPS has shown us is there’s power in knowing where anything in the world is.” Besides economic impacts, Milner pointed out how GPS made social impacts as well. As an example, Milner discussed fleet management in one industrial zone around Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey. “In 2010 people were testing a new GPS-based landing system in Newark,” he said. “They were finding that it was failing several times of day at a certain time. They found out what was happening was there were so many people with GPS jammers that it was effecting the landing system. “You have an airport on one side with people using GPS to
land planes, and then you have people using GPS to build a cloud around themselves so their bosses’ won’t know where they were,” he continued. “That’s how flexible GPS is, there are so many things you can do with it — for good or bad.” Milner explained how GPS and point-of-reference affects operations, including navigating Mars-bound spacecraft. “They (NASA) used Earth like they were looking through a rear view mirror,” Milner said. “By always looking back it shows how that home based point-of-reference system stays with us.” He pointed how GPS’s full military potential was realized at the onset of the Gulf War, where it was used to track enemy movements, among other means. “The Gulf War seemed to be the moment many people realized how big GPS can be,” he said. “It’s not an exaggeration to say that GPS is one of the biggest reasons, if not the biggest reason, Operation Desert Storm was so successful.” Milner attributed these findings to the copious amounts of research conducted for his book “Pinpoint: How GPS is Changing Technology, Culture, and Our Minds.” He reflected in his speech, through his research, he has garnered a new appreciation for GPS’s importance, and learned the different ways it impacts nearly every facet of our lives. “I’m constantly surprised, I don’t even think we reached the limit in all the ways GPS can be used,” he said. “Ultimately it gives us a whole new outlook on the world.” Milner extended gratitude to the hard work of 2 SOPS and all Schriever Airmen throughout the base, supporting the 50th Space Wing and the space medium and taking navigation to new intuitive heights — similar to what the Polynesians did hundreds of years ago. “You guys do some of the most important jobs in the world, and you do it largely unsung,” he said. “GPS is a gift to the world, it’s truly an incredible system.” 2 SOPS personnel expressed gratitude as well. “We’re very pleased to know that Mr. Milner continues to advocate for increased awareness of ways that GPS can enhance people’s everyday lives,” Wilson said. “His insightful discussions with the on-duty operators were both thoughtful and entertaining.”
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AF Academy cadet’s journey on America’s Got Talent By Leslie Finstein Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — For the 15 members of the singing group, In the Stairwell, a journey that began in fall 2016 culminates at the Dolby Theater on America’s Got Talent Sept. 13, 2017. Formed in 2004 by a group of freshmen at the U.S. Air Force Academy who — due to the discipline and rigors of their freshmen year — sang together in the only place they could, they became “In the Stairwell.” More than a decade later, this official cadet singing club is the Academy’s premier all-male a cappella group and has made it to the semi-final of America’s Got Talent on NBC. Awaiting results from the performance on Sept. 12, the group hopes that they used their new platform — nearly 16 million people watch the show weekly — to honor the service and sacrifice of military members around the globe. “When we are on the stage, we realize that it’s not just about us. Our uniform represents everyone who serves,” said 2nd Lt. Ryan Douglas. “That is not something we take lightly.” On the stage Sept. 12, the group sang “Castle on the Hill” by Ed Sheeran and received a standing ovation from the judges. “We felt that this song chose us because of the message that we wanted to send,” said 2nd Lt. Ben Hightower. “The group does not always agree 100 percent on a song, but for this one it was unanimous. We were excited to sing this one.” Voting took place overnight and on See Cadet’s Journey page 13
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Members of the In the Stairwell pose in the lounge during the Quarter Finals of America’s Got Talent. For each performance on AGT, the group wears a different Air Force uniform.
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POW/MIA From page 1 “The point of this annual event is to reflect upon the trials and tribulations, to pay respect to those who have served and have been imprisoned during times of war, to honor our missing members and their families and to ultimately ensure Americans never forget our government’s commitment to account for all those who have not returned.” Chaplain (Capt.) Portmann Werner, 50th Space Wing chaplain, gave an invocation before the first group of runners began the vigil. “Those who leave, never to return, we remember. Those who return, but are never the same, we remember. For those who lost their freedom while ensuring we never lose ours, we remember. For those families who wait for the missing, we remember. For those in pain and agony, be it of the body, of the mind, or of the spirit, we remember. We will always remember, we will always be proud,” he said. The event continued for a full 24-hours, each group of participants slotted to run for 30 minutes and carry the commemorative POW/MIA flag. Ninety-five runners pre-registered, but the end tally included 157 participants. The flag traveled a total of 134 miles during the 24-hour vigil. Tiek closed the event Sept. 15 with statistics from the Congressional Research Service. From World War II to present, there have been 138,103 POWs, 16,837 died while in captivity, and 83,114 have been missing. “Thank you all for honoring our POWs and our MIAs,” Tiek said. “We should never forget. We should always remember.” Sarah D’Alessandro, 50th Force Support Squadron military personnel flight chief, decided to participate in the event to help raise awareness for this special day. “It’s a salute to our brothers and sisters who fought alongside us but never made it home due to imprisonment and captivity,” she said. “For myself and the Air Force, it means honoring our heroes who were prisoners or who have gone missing while guarding our freedom and country. It’s days like these that help us keep the faith alive that one day we will bring all our POWs and MIAs home again.” Tiek echoed D’Alessandro’s sentiment. “As you can see, our country remains committed to bringing our service members home,” he said. “Your attendance and participation in events like this ensures we never forget, and as the flag says, ‘You are not forgotten.’”
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Airmen run in formation during the 24-hour prisoner of war, missing in action vigil run at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed to recognize America’s commitment to bring them home on the third Friday of September.
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Schriever First Sergeants run with the POW/MIA flag during the POW/MIA 24-hour run at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. The flag was passed from one group to another during the two days, and travelled a total of 134 miles, with 157 participants.
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Airmen run at dawn during the 24-hour prisoner of war, missing in action vigil run at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Participants carried the commemorative flag a total of 134 miles during the event.
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Two new satellites operational, expand U.S. space situational awareness By Shellie-Anne Espinosa Air Force Space Command Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 1st Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, accepted two new satellites into operation Sept. 12 to expand their Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program’s ability to characterize and track objects in space to support a neighborhood watch out in orbit. GSSAP provides enhanced space-based space situational awareness to improve the ability to rapidly detect, warn, characterize and attribute disturbances to space systems in the geosynchronous environment. This assists in the protection of the assets in space that affect many facets of daily life such as navigation and communication. GSSAP supports U.S. Strategic Command’s ability to collect data on man-made orbiting objects. GSSAP became operational in September 2015, when the first two GSSAP satellites reached their Initial Operational Capability. The two newest satellites to the program, GSSAP 3 and 4, were launched into orbit Aug. 19, 2016, and have now finished their testing phase. “GSSAP 3 and 4 will significantly enhance our ability to characterize objects on geosynchronous orbit,” said Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command. “This provides the awareness we need to successfully operate in space.” This addition to GSSAP is vital to expand 1 SOPS’s space-based space situational awareness mission. It not only provides a significant improvement in space object characterization, but also in detecting threats. Because of its near-geosynchronous orbit, it has a clear and distinct vantage point to avoid the weather interruptions that can limit ground-based space surveillance systems. The GSSAP satellite system can characterize objects in space to a very refined level. Being able to discriminate and
Memories From page 5 Through her personal religious faith and participation in the Gold Star Mothers organization, O’Kane-Trombley, reignited a passion she and her son Tom both shared: singing. “Tom had a beautiful tenor voice,” She said. “I’ve sang in several choirs, but for about two years after he died, I didn’t have the voice I used to or the passion for it.”
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characterize objects assists the U.S. and its allies in achieving responsible and safe use of space. The information obtained by this program provides robust spaceflight safety information and ensures free access to, and use of, space. As space continues to become more congested and contested, GSSAP and other space situational awareness pro-
During a church service, a friend suggested to her she join the choir and try again. O’Kane-Trombley thought of Tom and decided to try. “My voice is better now than it has ever been,” she said. “I like to think that it’s because my hero, my son, is up there cheering me on. He’s singing with me, saying ‘Go mom.’” The Gold Star Mothers use a term called “God winks” to describe things they believe are their sons, daughters or divine presence reaching back to them. “Tom loved trains,” O’Kane-Trombley said. “Every once in a while, I’ll look up to the sky and say, ‘I could really use hearing from you right now.’ I swear, it’s uncanny,
grams are paramount in deterring aggressive action in space. GSSAP continues to enable safe operations and protects U.S. and allied spacecraft by providing timely and accurate situational awareness. Ultimately, GSSAP and 1 SOPS enable a range of decisive responses that will render any counterspace threats ineffective.
I’ll sometimes hear a train whistle and it will make me smile.” Gramith was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery in downpour heavy rain. “I think there is something beautiful and poetic about that,” O’Kane-Trombley said. “It can only get better after the storm, and that’s what has happened with my memories of Tom.” For Gold Star Mothers, their sons and daughters may have passed away as grown adults, but to them, they will always be mommy’s little boy or girl. Tom and his mother’s last words over the phone galvanized that sentiment. “When he was young, we would say
‘I love you’ to each other and add extra ‘M’s to the end of each other’s names,” O’Kane-Trombley said. “The last thing I said to him was ‘I love you, Tommmmm’ and the last thing I heard him say was, ‘I love you, Mommmmm.’” Moser said she wishes more mothers would come forward and take advantage of the support like O’Kane-Trombley has done. “I think many people prefer to grieve privately, but I don’t think many people realize how helpful it is to have an organization like this to lean on,” Moser said. For more information on the Gold Star Mothers organization, contact Moser at 303-570-7959.
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Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the cultures and traditions of Hispanic Americans, and the impact they have made on our society.
Schriever Airmen proud of Hispanic heritage By Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
Many of our Team Schriever members are among the Hispanic Americans serving in the armed forces today, who have become an invaluable part of an increasingly diversified military. Hispanic Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to recognize Hispanic and Latino American heritage. The theme for this year is “Shaping the Bright Future of America.” Tech. Sgt. Adalberto Torres, 1st Space Operations Squadron, and Senior Airman Emily Moreno, 50th Force Support Squadron, have crucial roles at Schriever Air Force Base and are among the generations continuing to enhance and shape our country and military. “We have a lot of diversity in the military,” Torres said. “For me, Hispanic Heritage Month is important because we have a lot of Hispanics and Latinos in the Air Force. We bring a lot to the fight, just like any other ethnicity in the military.” Similar to the core values in the Air Force, Torres grew up with strong values and traditions, which were instilled in him from a young age. “I grew up with discipline, respect, especially for elders,
and a strong love for family. My family is very tight knit and it’s always an eclectic group coming together. When we meet up, especially during the holidays, we play salsa music, eat a lot of Hispanic food and it’s always a huge celebration for us.” While Moreno also grew up learning American customs and traditions, she learned about her Mexican heritage from her parents and was raised in their cultures and faith. “Several times, during the holidays, my family visited my grandparents in Mexico,” Moreno said. “We celebrated Mexican traditions in the days leading up to Christmas. It was something new and my mom wanted me to experience it. For me, it was nice to see how traditions live on.” Mexican traditions were always instilled in Moreno; however, one stood out to her among the rest. “I had a Quinceañera, which is a Hispanic tradition celebrating a young woman’s fifteenth birthday,” Moreno said. “My mom gave me the option between a car and a Quinceañera. Ever since I was born, my mom told me the significance of it and I wanted that experience. That’s when you become a woman in the eyes of your family and it’s a huge deal to celebrate that special time. My entire family from Mexico, Minnesota and Arizona came for that. It was a night I’ll never forget.”
Both Airmen emphasized what it means to serve in the military and how fortunate they feel to be a part of something bigger than themselves. “After 9/11 happened, I decided I wanted to join the military,” Torres said. “For me, it was about giving back. Especially seeing how diverse the military is, I think it is important to learn from each other and come together as a family — to have even more of an understanding of each other.” Moreno echoed the sentiment. “Since I was in eighth grade, I knew I wanted to join the military,” she said. “Being in the Air Force has broadened my views. I’ve met people from all over the world and from different backgrounds. When I hear about people who were born in different countries and willing to serve in the U.S military, it amazes me. We are a diverse force and that’s what makes us stronger.” According to the Air Force Personnel Center, Hispanic service members make up 13.9 percent of total Air Force personnel and that number is growing. The perspective Hispanic Americans have added to American society and the military has added to cultural expansion and continues to bolster more of an understanding of one another.
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Schriever commemorates Air Force 70th birthday
High Frontier Honor Guard members lower the U.S. flag during the Air Force 70th Birthday Retreat Ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, Sept. 19, 2017. Airmen from each squadron stood in formation for both reveille and retreat in honor of the historic event.
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Airman 1st Class Michael Gibson, 50th Force Support Squadron, High Frontier Honor Guard, stands in formation with the U.S. flag during the Air Force 70th Birthday Retreat Ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. Airmen from a variety of squadrons stood in formation for both reveille and retreat in honor of the historic event.
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Journey From page 7 Sept. 13, the group found out its fate during the live show airing at 8 p.m. EDT. In the Stairwell did not continue past the Sept. 13 performance, not receiving enough votes to advance. However, one of their members will move on to the beginning of their Air Force career at their new duty station of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. He departed for initial flight training in Pueblo, Colorado, Sept. 14. If In the Stairwell had moved on to the finals, they would have been among the highest contenders to win the prize of $1 million, to be given to the cadet club funds for In the Stairwell’s legacy. “That money would fund years of travel and opportunity for cadets like us at the Academy,” said Cadet 2nd Class Thompson Knox, the cadet in charge of the group. “We would ensure that a cappella remains an outlet for cadets for years to come.” Despite their loss, In the Stairwell will continue to live on in the years of cadets to continue to file through the Academy. The finalists for America’s got Talent are: Angelica Hale, Evie Clair, Chase Goehring, Mandy Harvey and Kechi, singers; Sara and Hero, dog act; Diavolo, acrobatic dance group; Light Balance, light-up dance crew; Darci Lynne, singing ventriloquist and finally, Preacher Lawson, stand-up comedian.
The AGT Journey
The members of the group began their America’s Got Talent journey when a producer approached them about auditioning for the show. The Air Force Academy worked closely with Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs to work out the logistics of participation and ensure that the cadet members of the group could fulfil their military and academic duties while competing on the show. In March 2017, the group appeared for the first time in front of judges: Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B
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and Heidi Klum. Wearing their mess dress, they danced to and sang One Direction’s “Drag Me Down” earning a spot in the next round, but not without critiques. “Judge Howie Mandel gave us an X that round,” said Knox “We were stunned but that X was a moment of clarity for where we were talent wise. From that point forward we tried to make each performance better and prove Howie wrong.”
As Air Force Academy cadets, members of In the Stairwell experience a rigorous academic, military, physical fitness and aviation regimen, in addition to their musical pursuits. In the “Judge Cuts” round filmed in April, the cadets returned to Los Angeles ready to overcome that X. In the Stairwell sang NYSNC’s song “Bye-Bye-Bye” and won over all the judges with what judge Mel B called their “awkward but adorable” performance. Next came the live rounds, with “Some Nights” by Fun, earning enough votes from America to get them into the Semi-Finals and what they felt was an opportunity to bring more meaning to their performance. “We began to realize the power of our platform,” said Hightower. “Each time we gained more followers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and saw the size of the viewing audience, it inspired us. We knew that if we had the chance we wanted to send a message with our music.” In their prerecorded opening package filmed at March Air Reserve Base, California, the group spoke about what motivates them to serve their country.
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“We wanted to send a message to military members around the nation and the world, that we appreciate your service and cannot wait to welcome you home,” Hightower said.
Brotherhood
On the night of Sept. 12, friends, family and alumni of In the Stairwell filled the audience to cheer on the group. Though for one cadet, a face missing from the crowd was foremost on his mind. Cadet 2nd Class Kaileb Williamson’s mother, Army Staff Sgt. Chanelle Jackson, deployed overseas. “When I looked into the audience, I saw everyone’s families and it really brought home how far away my mom really is,” said Williamson. “But then I looked around me on stage and I saw my brothers. I’m so far from home and my mom’s even further but this group is like family and being with them feels like home.” Throughout the last two rounds his mom has been in constant contact from overseas and Williamson said, while she can’t be here he does feel her support.
Background
The group came a long way from singing in stairwells in the Air Force Academy’s Sijan Hall in 2004. Ten years later and with a proper place to practice, these cadets enjoy singing together each week, performing for official Air Force Academy functions and providing entertainment on-base and in the community. As Air Force Academy cadets, members of In the Stairwell experience a rigorous academic, military, physical fitness and aviation regimen, in addition to their musical pursuits. Upon graduation, members of In the Stairwell and their fellow cadets will commission as officers in the Air Force. The mission of the United States Air Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated to lead the Air Force in service to our nation. Part of balancing the demands of life at the Academy is finding time for hobbies and interests. About 75 percent of cadets are involved in at least one of the Academy’s more than 90 active clubs, covering everything from fly fishing to falconry.
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In the Stairwell performs “Some Nights” by FUN for America’s Got Talent at the Dolby Theater on Aug. 15, 2017. This performance earned enough votes to move the group to the Semi Finals.
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SecAF outlines Air Force priorities during speech By Tech. Sgt. Natalie Stanley Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office
NATIONAL HARBOR — Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson discussed the state of the Air Force during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 18, 2017. Wilson covered the Air Force’s five priorities, all driven by the needs of the nation. “We have been doing too much, for too long, with too few and that has to change,” said Wilson. “We have to plan and prepare for the high-end fight.” Wilson stressed the need to restore readiness, cost-effectively modernize, drive innovation, develop exceptional leaders and strengthen alliances. “The stark reality is the United States Air Force is too small to do all that the nation expects of it,” said Wilson. According to Wilson, the past 26 years of constant combat operations has come at a cost to the Air Force’s personnel and equipment. The demand for what Airmen bring to the fight will only increase, and it is vital to take steps to ensure the readiness of the force. “The greatest risk we’re facing here at home…is the risk of not having a budget,” said Wilson. “We put forward a budget that begins to restore the readiness of the force, so that we can win any fight, any time.” That would be at risk if a budget isn’t approved, she added. Readiness begins with people and we must continue to grow the force to perform current and future missions she said. “Americans need to understand, low readiness for a crisis
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Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks during the Air Space, Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 18, 2017.
doesn’t mean we won’t go…what it means is fewer will come back,” said Wilson. The Air Force is working on the acquisitions process to get items from the factory to the flight line efficiently and expeditiously in order to win the conventional and unconventional fight. “Adversaries are modernizing and innovating faster than we are,” said Wilson. “We have to be able to evolve faster, to respond faster than our potential adversaries.”
With an increase of modernization over the next 10 years in the form of bombers, fighters, tankers, satellites and helicopters, it is paramount to harness the power of innovators and entrepreneurs within the Air Force, across the country and throughout the world. “Innovation is the hallmark of the United States Air Force,” said Wilson. “From time to time it is important to refresh our science and technology strategy, to step back from the programs and problems of today and project 10 or 20 years into the future.” Wilson announced the Air Force will conduct a 12-month Science and Technology review to update its research priorities and strategy. Innovation not only happens in academic environments, but also out on the flight line where Airmen are doing the job every day. “The chief and I are trying to put in place processes that are going to push authorities down to the lowest appropriate level,” said Wilson. “We’ve started to simplify Air Force instructions and policies so that we stop telling Airmen how to do everything, and tell them what to do instead.” The Air Force will continue to lead and support the joint force in defending the U.S. by developing innovative leaders who can thrive in joint teams and develop strong military partnerships. According to Wilson, a service doesn’t win on its own, and the Air Force’s allies and partners are friendly centers of gravity. “Air and space superiority is not America’s birthright,” said Wilson. “We’ve earned it the hard way, and we are not going to give it up without a fight.”
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Staff Sgt. Matthew Post, 8th Space Warning Squadron, Detachment 1, and a skydiving instructor, parachute to the ground during a Single Airman’s Initiatives’ skydiving event at Calhan, Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Recent SAI events included go-karting, hunting and painting.
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Airmen spend weekend building bonds
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Airmen gather at a hiking trail marker during the 50th Space Wing’s Chaplain’s Office Single Airmen Retreat in Vail, Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Chaplain personnel organized hikes and other group activities to help participants bond during the excursion.
By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
The 50th Space Wing Chaplain Office hosted a Single Airmen Retreat in Vail, Colorado, Sept. 15-17. More than 30 Airmen participated in recreational and group bonding activities, such as scavenger hunts, spirit hikes, capture the flag and gondola rides. “Vail was beautiful,” said Airman 1st Class Taylor Bryant, 50th Security Forces Squadron response force member, who went to the event with a friend. “My favorite part about the experience was riding the gondola.” This was the first single Airmen retreat in nine years, attracting a large turnout with Airmen from a variety of squadrons across the base. “I was pleased with the turnout,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Portmann Werner, 50 SW chaplain. “The event allowed the Airmen to explore Vail and see the sights. Also, the food was good.” Lodging, meals and the activities were free, with a shuttle service provided to help save gas for the three hour ride there and back. “A lot of Airmen expressed gratitude for how everything was free,” said Staff Sgt. Marcela Parker, 50 SW Chaplain Office NCO in charge of administrations. “Providing Airmen a safe environment to have a good time and bond is the main thing. Many expressed they wish to come back again.”
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Schriever Airmen pose at a trail marker during the 50th Space Wing Chaplain Office Single Airmen Retreat in Vail, Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Airmen from a variety of squadrons attended the free event, which focused on group team building.
The event was designed to bring the Schriever community together — regardless of rank — to enjoy activities and bond, as well as compete, to build morale. “We played capture the flag and ice hock-
ey,” said Airman 1st Class Keely Rodgers, 50th Force Support Squadron customer support assistant. “Ice hockey was definitely my thing.” During the scavenger hunt, Airmen co-
ordinated together and explored Vail, while other activities such as a spirit hike involved the group reaching new heights together. In addition, throughout the week, Airmen played capture the flag in night hours, watched movies and enjoyed free meals. “Events like these help get Airmen together and build relationships as well as bond, getting to know what other people do outside of work,” Parker said. This event was one of many retreats in the past year, the last being the “Laugh, Learn, and Love on your spouse” family retreat a month ago. Each retreat, whether for couples, husbands and wives, or Airmen, focus on fostering more in-depth relationships with fellow participants and growing together. “This was for Airmen, with a big ‘A,” Parker said. “Not only did they get to bond with Airmen throughout the base, they got to know their chaplain staff as well.” Chapel staff hope the next single Airmen retreat will serve as continuation of this one’s success, and will increase in frequency in the future. “Watching people have fun and making new friends was the best part for me,” Parker said. “We hope we will have many more single Airmen retreats and we hope everyone can come out and join us.” For more information about future retreats and Chapel events, contact the 50 SW Chaplains Office at 567-3705.
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TRICARE Communications FALLS CHURCH, Va. — You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE plan on Jan. 1, 2018. If you want to enroll in a TRICARE plan or change coverage after Jan. 1, 2018, you’ll need to take action to enroll in the plan of your choice.
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Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime, either stateside or overseas, as of Dec. 31, 2017 will remain enrolled in TRICARE Prime on Jan. 1, 2018. If you have TRICARE Standard or TRICARE Extra as of Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to TRICARE Select. TRICARE Select replaces TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra on Jan. 1, 2018. If you’re enrolled in any TRICARE premium-based plan on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll remain enrolled in your plan on Jan. 1, 2018 as long as you continue to make your premium payments. These premium-based plans include: • TRICARE Young Adult • TRICARE Reserve Select • TRICARE Retired Reserve On Jan. 1, 2018, TRICARE will transition from three regional contractors to two. Beneficiaries who pay premiums or enrollment fees by electronic funds transfer or recurring debit/credit card payment will be contacted to update their payment information. If you currently pay through a Defense
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Finance and Accounting Service allotment, your payments will automatically transfer. You don’t need to take any action unless your current TRICARE health plan coverage doesn’t automatically transition. In this case, you’ll need to contact the TRICARE contractor for your region. Check your eligibility in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
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By Nov. 20, 2017, beneficiaries should complete any and all enrollment actions. During December 2017, there will be an enrollment freeze for TRICARE Prime enrollments, and a delay for primary care manager changes. For all other beneficiaries, you’ll also need to complete any and all enrollment actions by Nov. 20, 2017 to ensure continued health coverage in 2018. As long as your regional contractor receives your completed enrollment application by the 20th of the month, your coverage will begin on the first day of the next month. You’ll still be able to receive care during the enrollment freeze. If you have a problem accessing care, contact your regional contractor. Enrolling is easy. You can enroll in certain TRICARE plans over the phone, email or mail. Check out how to enroll or purchase a plan.
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AFSPC CCC surveys Schriever SF
(Top) Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, Air Force Space Command command chief, smiles alongside Schriever Air Force Base’s Base Defense Operations Center defenders during a visit at Schriever AFB, Colorado, Friday, Sep. 8, 2017. Criswell received briefings on individual roles and responsibilities as well as base security systems during his visit. (Right) Chief Master Sgt. Brendan Criswell, Air Force Space Command command chief, speaks after receiving a briefing from 50th Space Wing Security Forces Squadron defenders on the roles and responsibilities of the Base Defense Operations Center, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, Sep. 8, 2017. Criswell visited Schriever to receive updates on recent security upgrades. The visit included tours of the security perimiter, security systems and an exercise involving security forces personnel. U.S. Air Force photos/Christopher DeWitt
Japanese delegation visits Schriever
Retired Japanese general Shigeru Iwasaki, former Japanese Self Defense Force Chief of Staff, listens to a briefing alongside Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, and Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, during a Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association delegation visit at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The JAAGA visit included a tour of various Schriever operations units.
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Lt. Col. Peter Norsky, 2nd Space Operations Squadron commander, laughs with delegates during a mission briefing at the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association delegation visit at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The JAAGA delegation, which advises current U.S. and Japanese military leadership, spent time visiting wing units during the visit.
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Monthly promotion ceremony to occur
Fitness center holds aerobics class
This month’s Wing Promotion Ceremony will be 3 p.m. Sept. 29, in the base fitness center. Contact Master Sgt. Robert Shaw at 567-2476 for additional information.
Lactation rooms available
New moms, there are dedicated lactation rooms inside the Restricted Area, Buildings 24, 210, 300, 400 and 730. These rooms provide dedicated space for lactation and will assist with successful breastfeeding while serving at Schriever. Building 24, Room 1003 Building 210, Room 204 Building 300, Room 210 Building 400, Room 203 Building 730, Room B19A These rooms are available for the duration of the building’s duty day. For any questions or concerns, contact Robert Matthias at 567-3480.
HPP bod pod available
The bod pod, located in the Schriever Health Promotions Program in Building 500 is available. The bod pod is a computerized, egg-shaped chamber that measures a person’s mass and volume, from which their whole-body density is determined. Using this data, body fat and lean muscle mass can then be calculated. To set up your appointment, and/or arrange restricted area access, call 567-4292.
HPP hosts classes
Health Promotions Program is now offering the following classes in Building 500: “Healthy Sleep Tips” every second and fourth Monday of the month at 1 p.m. “Basic Nutrition” every first and third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m. To sign up for the above classes, call HPP at 567-4292.
HPP assesses RMR
The Schriever Health Promotions Program is now offering Resting Metabolic Rate assessments at Building T-135 on Fridays from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. RMR represents the minimum energy (or calories) a body needs to support oneself. Participants should have an empty stomach and have consumed no caffeine prior to the assessment. Call Peggy Diaz de Leon at 567-4292 to schedule an appointment.
TA mass briefing, one-on-one education counseling available
Tuition assistance briefing followed by education counseling is now offered every last Wednesday of the month in Building 210, Room 310. Mass TA Counseling is held 8 - 9:30 a.m. and one-on-one education counseling at 9:30 a.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up, call Master Sgt. Janelle Amador at 567-5927 or Vicki Brautigam at 567-5903.
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The fitness center staff will be teaching the following classes: Spin class: 4 - 5 p.m. Mondays Step aerobics/low impact: 4 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays Yoga/pilates: 12 - 1 p.m. Fridays All classes will be held in the aerobics room; however, space is limited. Classes are free and open to all Schriever members. You must sign-in at the front counter before taking the class. For more information, visit the fitness center or call 567-6628.
Open Season Health Fair
Open Season for federal employee health and benefits and dental/vision insurance will run from Nov. 13 - Dec. 11. In preparation, Schriever will host the Open Season Health Fair 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30 in the Building 210 atrium. There will be representatives from different insurance companies available to answer questions and provide forms and pamphlets to all civilian employees on Schriever. For additional information, contact Maggie Wander at 567-4351.
Fire Prevention week safety tips
Fire Prevention week is Oct. 8 - 14. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind: • Install Smoke Alarms on each level of your home, outside each sleeping area and inside each bedroom. • Install carbon monoxide alarms on each level of your home and outside sleeping areas. • Post emergency numbers for fire, police, poison control, and utilities such as water, gas and electric. • Know where your emergency shut-offs are for gas, water and electric) • Have a multipurpose fire extinguisher inside your home; keep a safe distance from your stove for access. • Have an escape plan: have two ways out and a meeting point. For more information, contact Fire Prevention at 567-3370.
OFF-BASE Pikes Peak Regional Air Show Volunteer Request
The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show will be held Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are needed for admissions, support, information, facilities and security. Set-up will be today and Friday and clean-up will be Monday. For more information, contact Joshua Ward at 749-8618.
Road work to occur on Marksheffel
Construction is anticipated to begin Monday to continue every Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. No road closures are anticipated, however, lane closures are expected. Please plan accordingly.
Military Retirees Activities Office
The Military Retiree Activities office holds its monthly council meeting the second Thursday of each month at 2:30
p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The guest speaker for Oct. 12 will be Sterling Chase with an overview of Martial Arts for Seniors. Call 556-7153 for more information.
Cub Scout troops seeks recruits
The local Cub Scout Pack 808 is recruiting. Eligibility is 7-10 years old. Weekly meetings at Ellicott Middle School Library are Thursdays from 6 - 7 p.m. They are also seeking adult leaders/volunteers to facilitate character development. For more information, contact Capt. Archie Johnson at 850-420-7358.
Junior Diabetes Research Foundation “One Walk”
We are looking for volunteers for the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation “One Walk.” The walk is Oct. 14 at the Rock Ledge Ranch near Garden of the Gods. Volunteers are needed at 7 a.m. Information can be found on the website. For more information, contact Joanna Moore at 963-9693.
Society of Military Widows holds meeting
The Society of Military Widows is open to widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouse’s rank. The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Call 597-0492 or 591-9523 for more information.
Fort Carson DLA announces services
Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Building 324, 1475 Wickersham Boulevard, Fort Carson, conducts orientations by appointment. The orientations discuss disposition services/processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, available web-based tools, special handling of property and environmental needs. • To schedule an orientation training, contact 352-4186 • For receiving/turning in questions, contact 526-9689 • Environmental questions, contact 526-0289 • Reutilization/Transfer/Donation, contact 466-7002
TAPS looking for service members
The Tragedy Assistance Program is hosting a survivor seminar and is in need of active duty service members to pair with a child during their journey of grief, helping them gain coping skills in a supportive environment. For more information and how to register, visit the program’s website at www.taps.org or call Melissa Hermosillo at (915) 780-3344.
Academy cadet sponsor program looking for volunteers
The U.S. Air Force Academy is looking for volunteer sponsor families to build a professional mentoring relationship and provide a home-away-from-home for cadets. The program needs about 180 families to sponsor cadets. Sponsors must be at least O-3 for officers, E-6 for enlisted and GS-05 for civilian. The program is designed to provide new cadets mentorship, offering active-duty and retired military personnel and civilians in the community an opportunity to mentor cadets on a permanent basis for their time at the Academy. Email cadet.sponsor@usafa.edu or usafa.cwtmsponsor@ usafa.edu or call 333-2727 for more information.
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flowers, and to enjoy scenic views. Meet at School Pond Trailhead. Mon.,CSMNG Sept.CSMNG 25, 9-11 a.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 719/687-2366, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/Mueller.
Late Night Date Night Paint & Sip Classes, a two-hour, step-by-step art class led by local artists. Painting with a Twist sells drinks at the Inspiration Bar for those older than 21. Fridays, Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; through Sept. 30. $35. Painting with a Twist Downtown, 115 N. Tejon St., 473-8663, Studio299@paintingwithatwist.com, paintingwithatwist.com.
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Hike: Turkey Cabin Overlook Trail, a 3.5mile hike on a trail that isn’t often visited. See where a historic cabin used to stand. Meet at Homestead Trailhead. Fri., Sept. 22, 9:3011:30 a.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Parks/Mueller.
Laura Reilly Tuesday Evening Painting Class, a fun, informative and inspirational acrylic painting class, with traditional painting techniques for all levels. Every other Tuesday, starting Sept. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; through Oct. 24. $30/class. Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St., 650-1427, laura@laurareilly.com, laurareilly.com.
Mountain Bike Skills Sessions, an opportunity to improve your skills on the mountain bike, including braking, weight distribution, switchbacks, cornering, ascending, descending, and more. Sat., Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 24, noon to 6 p.m. $25 per person per session. Red Rock Canyon Open Space, 3615 W. High St., 661-2967, mtbwithstacy@ gmail.com, redrockcanyonopenspace.org.
Little Glass Art’s Sip & Solder, a stained glass creation class with guided instruction and take-home projects with more than 50 unique designs to choose from. Fridays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. $35. Full Spectrum Art Glass, 828 E. Fillmore St., 445-6551, hello@littleglassart.co, littleglassart.co. Manitou Skill Share, learn how to use tools, expand your skills, fix and build things. Bring a project of your own or work on one of the MAC’s. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, manitouartcenter.org. Oil Paintings Program, a class on oil painting that will teach students to approach various genres by focusing on fundamental skills. Thursdays, 9 a.m. Drop in $30, 5 class punch pass $125. Alvarez Art School, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., Studio J, 337-2863, chrisalvarezpaintings@gmail.com, alvarezschool.com. Paper Quilling Workshop, a step-by-step class to learn basic quilling shapes, make your own personal quilling chart and make a fall-themed greeting card. Registration required. Fri., Sept. 22, 1-3 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld. org/programs/rockrimmon-library.
COMEDY & IMPROV Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show, weekly shows that feature challenging mysteries, with “no cheesy costumes, no campy dialogue and no hokey song and dance.” With prizes for those who solve the crime. Go online to reserve seats. Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. $49.95. Antlers Hotel, 4 S. Cascade Ave., 866/4960535, info@thedinnerdetective.com, thedinnerdetective.com/colorado-springs. Interactive Murder Mystery & Scenic Train Ride: Murder at the Disco, a delicious dinner, spectacular scenery, and a hilarious, interactive murder mystery on the breathtaking Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Sat., Sept. 23, 6 p.m. Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Santa Fe Depot, 401 Water St., Cañon City, 276-4000, redherringproductions.com. Stand-Up Comedy Show, featuring a different professional comedian every week. Wednesdays, 9-10:30 p.m. Free. Anchors Country Bar, 606 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, 719/358-9220, dickeybillwagner@gmail.com,
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STAGE CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Pikes Peak Triathlon Club, welcoming members of all abilities, from those who have never done a triathlon to professionals and Ironman veterans. Third Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. various locations, Colorado Springs, info@pikespeaktriathlonclub.com, pikespeaktriathlonclub.com.
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pants fundraise for the most urgent needs of children living in extreme poverty, then come together to celebrate the difference their efforts made. Sat., Sept. 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free, registration required. America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Drive, 800/336-7676, walkwithcompassion.com/coloradosprings.
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.
GET INVOLVED Colorado Springs Kidney Walk, raising awareness and funding for lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families, and those at risk of kidney disease. Sun., Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon. No entry fee; participants must fundraise individually. Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., 720/748-9991, donate.kidney.org/coloradosprings. Mountain Park Environmental Center, is currently seeking bus drivers to help shuttle children from Pueblo schools to Pueblo Mountain Park. Interested drivers may volunteer for one or more weekdays. . Mountain Park Environmental Center, 9112 Mountain Park Road, Beulah, 485-4444, taylor@hikeandlearn.org, hikeandlearn.org. Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, is seeking volunteers at least 14 years old to assist in Therapeutic Riding classes and to help with barn upkeep. Opportunities available Monday through Saturday. . Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, 13620 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, 719/495-3908, bennett@pptrc.org, pptrc.org. Walk with Compassion, in alliance with Dream Centers of Colorado Springs, a family-friendly walk to end child poverty. Partici-
RECREATION & OUTDOORS Aspen Leaf Hike, a guided, three-mile hike to view hidden pockets of golden aspen leaves. Meet at the Visitor Center. Fri., Sept. 22, 9-11 a.m. and Sat., Sept. 30, 9-11 a.m. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 15807 Teller County Road 1, Florissant, 719/748-3253, nps.gov/flfo. Hike: Elk Bugling, an opportunity to witness bull elk seeking out and competing for females along a guided, three-mile hike. Sign-up required. Ages 10 and older. Sat., Sept. 23, 5:45-7:45 p.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/ Parks/Mueller. Hike: Outlook Ridge Trail, a discussion about the montane forests of Mueller, followed by a two-mile, guided hike. Meet at the Visitor Center. Sat., Sept. 23, 1-3:30 p.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/Parks/Mueller. Hike: School Pond/Stoner Mill Trail, a 3.5mile, guided hike to look for wildlife and
Bijou Shakes, officially launching a brand new theatrical venture — performances in Arts Alley in Downtown Colorado Springs. Launch party includes drinks, more info about the project, and live Shakespearean performances. Fri., Sept. 22, 8 p.m. The Modbo, 17C E. Bijou St., 633-4240, bijoushakes@gmail.com, themodbo.com. Dogs! The Musical, THEATREdART’s first fulllength musical about the Great Dog Revolt of 1987, where the mixed breed dogs rose up against the purebreds. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 4 p.m.; through Oct. 1. Pay what you can. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 357-8321, info@ theatredart.org, theatredart.org. Maid to Order, a throwback to screwball comedic films of the ‘40s and ‘50s, directed by guest director Teri McClintock. ThursdaysSaturdays, 7 p.m.; through Sept. 30. Funky Little Theater Company, 2109 Templeton Gap Road, 425-9509, chris@funkylittletheater.org, funkylittletheater.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. 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 at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5581, csfineartscenter.org. Unbound, a live “arts magazine” featuring varied topics and speakers delivering “articles,” guests offering “columns,” a band performance and much more. Fourth Saturday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Free. Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 321-4061, unbrandcos.tumblr.com.
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Director of Emergency Services Administration
Pikes Peak Community College is accepting applications for a Director of Emergency Services Administration. Salary $5,416.67 monthly gross. Submit application on-line at: https:// ppcc-openhire. silkroad.com/epostings/. AA/EEO
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. The Mountaineer shall not accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.
RESIDENTIAL FOR SALE CENTRAL 7 INCOME PROPERTIES
Good condition. East, Central, West. Owner carry 20% down. 719-550-0010.
$95,000 2-story townhouse
2br + 1.5 ba, fpl, carport, patio, exc. cond. OWC w/20% down. 719-550-0010.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY Lorson Ranch-4br/3/ba/4car
3yr old “Chesapeake” 2-Story home shows like a model. Stainless Steel app, granite countertops, hardwood, A/C, walk-in closets, coffered & vaulted ceilings, landscaped w/auto sprinklers. Luxurious finishes thruout! 10268 Abrams Dr. Call Brandy 719-291-8378.
LORSON RANCH 10255 Abrams Drive
Immaculate Ranch Level in Lorson Ranch; 5bd/3ba/3 car, 3309 sq ft., Main level living at its best-open and spacious! Kitchen with granite slab counter tops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar. Large eat in dining area w/wood floors and walkout to back. Living/Great Room has gas fireplace. Master Suite has 5 piece bath and large walk-in closet. 2nd Bedroom on main level has large closet space. Full bath w/built in bench, granite slab counter top. Family Room in basement has comfortable space for everyday living or for entertaining. 3 large bedrooms, full bath w/ granite slab counter tops. Central Air & Humidifier. 719-291-8378
1427 Chesham Circle, zillow.com or Call 719-321-1671
SOUTHWEST SITS IN THE SHADOW OF CHEYENNE MTN
4br, 4ba, oversized 2c gar, prof. landscaped. $387,996. Call Virginia or 719-495-9318 or Barbara, 719651-8814. Merit Co. Inc.
Rentals
Community Garage Sale
NORTHEAST Walk to Garden of the Gods Park!
HOMES FOR RENT ROOMMATES WANTED Near Pete AFB
Extra lrg 1BD furnished. Internet, cable and utilities included. Private entry, $1100 per mo. Call 719-534-3519
Near Pete AFB
Extra lrg 1BD furnished. Internet, cable and utilities included. very private $1020 per Mo. Available Now. 719-534-3519
ROOMS FOR RENT Near Fort Carson
lrg room to rent, $600/mo $600 deposit. Call 719-390-5817.
GENERAL Home for Rent-4BR/4BA
Located just off Powers & Barnes; 4 BR/4BA home; brand new appliances, carpet, paint. Large fenced backyard with deck. Close to Peterson & Schriever. $1,900/month **Discount for military with 2-yr contract. Call 501-743-5614 to view.
Services
GARAGE SALES
Local Baptist Church is searching for a keyboard musician well versed in traditional & contemporary gospel/ worship music to fill the role of Minister of Music; providing support for 3-4 choirs/praise team(s). Salary is nego. & relocation expense is not available. For more info, please call 719-634-5687 or submit a resume at: sjbchurch1002@qwestoffice.net.
Real Estate
Classifieds
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DIVORCE Paralegal Services Military Discount 719-520-9992
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September 21, 2017
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2 Adam’s mate
7 Singer DiFranco
3 Lizards’ lodgings
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5 One was issued in Nantes
15 Lion’s domain
6 Mafia head
16 Large Australian birds
7 Mideast gulf
17 Worthy in the brains department
8 Nobelist Mandela
20 Old Fox sitcom about a garbageman
9 Postnuptial relative 10 Chevy of the ‘70s
21 Like too-damaged merchandise
11 Microscopic organisms (var.)
22 Mantra reciter
12 Naturally bright
25 Bird reputed to be wise 26 Put on TV
13 Banana oil and others 18 Deep serving bowl 19 Sick
27 Above, of yore
22 Primitive bed
28 Writer Uris
23 Not there
30 Plays the ponies
24 “Prufrock” poet
31 More psychedelic
29 Lawn care brand 30 Lads
34 17th Greek letter 36 Worthy in the looks department 40 Didn’t stand
32 Whispered attention-getter 33 Kyat division 34 Showed a second viewing of
41 Male cattle drivers
35 “If only ___ listened to me, poor guy”
43 Southwest offering
37 Straight, briefly
46 Parking lot section, often
38 On the same wavelength
47 The second of April?
39 Witnessed 42 Homer’s neighbor
48 Bit of wordplay
43 Spit out
49 “Exodus” hero
44 “I have discovered it!”
51 Cornwall’s country 54 Rowing machine, for one
45 Did some serious fishing 46 Trash
57 Decay
49 Sound booster
58 Worthy, body-wise
50 Ecologist’s suggestion
62 ___ out a living (scraped by)
52 Spanish-style dancer Jose
63 Yen division 64 No longer on the injured list 65 Fathers
53 Entertainer Lenya 55 Cutlass or Delta 88 56 Lava ejector of Sicily 59 B-movie heater
66 History chapter
60 Sister of Zsa Zsa
67 Part of a reinforced boot
61 Unit for a bodybuilder
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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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