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Wanted: Ideas on Space Force members’ name, ranks By Staff Reports | SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The U.S. Space Force is looking for feedback from U.S. military space professionals on what Space Force members should be called – similar to how the Air Force refers to its members as ‘Airmen’ or the Army refers to its members as ‘Soldiers’. Given the significance a name has to the identity and culture of an organization, the Space Force is taking a deliberate approach to ensure Space Force member titles and ranks appropriately convey the nature of the newest Armed Forces branch and the domain in which it operates. Toward that end, Space Force officials are soliciting ideas related to Space Force ranks, names for operational units and what Space Force members should be called collectively. They are especially interested in soliciting ideas from those currently assigned to the U.S. Space Force or those who expect to be members of the Space Force in the future. Air Force CAC card holders with access to Air Force Portal should submit their ideas online by Feb. 24 through the IdeaScale web-
site at https://usaf.ideascalegov.com/a/ideas/ recent/campaigns/122. Space Force officials will also be reaching out to the Army, Navy and Marine Corps space communities to enable military space professionals in other services the opportunity to submit ideas. “As we continue to forge the Space Force into a lean, agile and forward-looking 21st Century warfighting branch, we want to provide space professionals the opportunity to influence what the members of our new service will be called,” said Lt. Gen. DT Thompson, U.S. Space Force vice commander. “The decisions we make today will shape the Space Force for decades to come, so we want to ensure those who will serve in the Space Force have a say when it comes to important organizational and cultural identity considerations.” Officials emphasized several guidelines respondents must consider when submitting ideas. For example, proposals must be gender-neutral, distinctive and should emphasize a future-oriented military force. In addition, submissions cannot violate copy-
rights, infringe on trademarks or other intellectual property rights, or be proprietary. Any submission falling into those categories will not be considered. Submissions must also be in good taste. Once the submission deadline closes, a panel of Space Force officials will review
inputs along with other feedback received from various sources to help inform a final decision on the new Space Force member moniker. That decision, which will be made by senior Space Force leaders, will be announced publicly at a future date to be determined.
Snow happens "weather" you like it or not By Erica Blanton | STAFF WRITER, 21ST SPACE WING
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Winter in Colorado Springs, especially if you are new to the area, can be frustrating. It can be snowing in one area of the city, while the sun is shining bright in another. So, how does base leadership decide whether or not you go to work? A snow call! The process starts two to three days prior to expected weather when the 21st Operations Support Squadron weather flight forecasts a potential for hazardous weather conditions. Information like precipitation, temperature and wind speeds are recorded and analyzed before submitting an official weather statement to base leadership. However, weather forecasts change rapidly in Colorado. “Mountains throw a wrench in every forecast,” said MSgt Jonathon Winston, 21 OSS Weather Flight Chief. “Depending on the system, if it’s coming from the north or south, that can change expectations on snow accumulation. You won’t know until a day out if you’re going to get one inch or three inches, so you really have to pay attention.” If a forecast calls for two inches or more, the weather flight notifies the 21st Mission Support Group who then determines if a snow call is necessary. Snow calls are used to evaluate if there needs to be a phased early release, base closure, or (U.S. Air Force photo by Erica Blanton) normal reporting. Early release is determined by current 1st Lt. Travis Hodos, 21st Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, and Master Sgt. Jonathon Winston, 21st OSS weather flight chief, analyze weather forecasts, weather conditions, whereas delayed reporting is typically Jan. 5, 2020 in anticipation of a snow call on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The 10-person weather flight monitors weather conditions around the clock to provide the See Snow happens page 5 most accurate and up-to-date information to base leadership.
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Space Force names first senior enlisted advisor By Maj. William Russell | UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARLINGTON, Va. — Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman was tapped today by Gen. Jay Raymond, U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations, to serve as the first senior enlisted advisor of the service. “Chief Towberman was my clear choice. He is a brilliant warrior who has leadership running through his veins,” Raymond said. “He is most passionate about taking care of the enlisted force and their families, and has a way of connecting with the force that is truly remarkable.” Towberman’s position represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, providing direction for the enlisted corps while representing their interests to the American public and all levels of government. He will serve as a personal advisor to the Chief of Space Operations and Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization, and progress of Space Force members and their families. “Rachel and I are humbled and excited to continue our journey,” Towberman said. “There has never been a more important time for space as a nation and serving alongside the best teams and the best leadership in the world is an absolute honor. I look forward to the challenges, the excitement, and most importantly, to serving the space professionals that protect our nation and our way of life every day.” The mission of the Space Force is to train, equip and organize a cadre of space professionals who protect U.S. and allied interests in space while also providing space capabilities to the joint force. “Chief Towberman made history today and was selected to be the first senior enlisted advisor of the U.S. Space Force,” said Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett. “His unmatched leadership will guide the development of our newest service, which will be innovative, lean, and agile. I look forward to working closely with him.” Towberman first enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1990. He is currently serving as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. His 30-year career includes various assignments within military intelligence, as well as several assignments as the command chief master sergeant, at 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia; 25th Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas; and Air Force Space Command, also at Peterson AFB. Raymond said there are thousands of decisions to be made in developing the new service and the most critical of all was his selection for a senior enlisted advisor. “Chief Towberman is the most perfect fit as the first senior enlisted leader of the United States Space Force,” he said. “Toby, I am proud to welcome you to the Space Force, and I am so proud to serve by your side. Without a doubt, with your leadership, we will build this service into an agile, lean, and lethal service that will secure the vital interests of our nation.” Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright congratulated Towberman on his selection to serve as the highest-ranking enlisted leader in the Space Force. “The men and women of the U.S. Space Force are getting one of the best leaders I’ve ever known,” said Wright. “My fellow Senior Enlisted Leaders and I are proud to welcome Chief Roger “Toby” Towberman to the team as the first senior enlisted advisor of the Space Force. I’ve seen Toby achieve greatness with innovative leadership and unparalleled compassion for Airmen over the years, and I know he’s the right person to help lead our newest branch.” PRESENTED BY:
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Chief Master Sgt. Roger A. Towberman was selected by U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond to serve has the first senior enlisted advisor of U.S. Space Force during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 13, 2020. Towberman will serve as a personal advisor to the Chief of Space Operations and Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization and progress of the Space Force enlisted force and their families. The Space Force’s mandate includes developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, refining military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces for use by combatant commands. “There is a lot of work to do and we are pulling together elite talent to take it on,” added Towberman. “We will never forget the most important weapon system lives and breathes, and we will build a service that keeps their development and well-being in the forefront. There are no limits to what we can accomplish.” A swearing-in ceremony where Towberman will assume the responsibilities of the senior enlisted advisor will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
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PAVE PAWS critical for space surveillance network, deterrence
By Tech Sgt. Erica Picariello | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Iranian ballistic missiles fired in an attack on Iraqi bases late last year caused limited damage and no loss of life, due in part to the United States Air Force’s “early warning system,” which includes space-based infrared system satellites. SIBRS is a highly valued asset in detecting those types of ground based threats, but what if an attack came from a submarine positioned close enough to target U.S. soil? That’s where the 21st Space Wing is clutch using systems like the PAVE PAWS at Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts, as a real-world asset to protect and defend the homeland. “With the advent of submarine launched ballistic missiles, grave threats to the American homeland could originate from any point in the ocean in addition to the known land-based missile launch sites,” said Lt. Col. James Roberts, 6th Space Warning Squadron commander. “To deter this threat, radar detection systems were erected on the East and West coasts of the US in support of the homeland defense mission of North American Aerospace Defense Command. These radars operate 24/7 with a detection range of over 3,000 nautical miles. If a ballistic missile penetrates this surveillance zone, the system alerts the console operator and prepares emergency message traffic for electronic dissemination to the Missile Warning Center at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Colorado. This early warning system provides our nation’s leaders with time to determine if an actual attack is underway and decide what actions to take in response.” The PAVE PAWS system at Cape Cod is one of several radars spanning borders of the North American continent with the ability to detect a ballistic missile launch from land or sea, but that isn’t their only mission set. “The PAVE PAWS system can also track
objects in low earth orbit as they pass overhead—increasing the value of the system without incurring the additional cost of a separate dedicated system,” said Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Bahr, 6 SWS superintendent. Originally established during the Cold War, the PAVE PAWS system satiated the need for a quick reaction time. Unlike a fixed antenna that needs to manually move, the PAVE PAWS system is “steered” electronically and can be begin the tracking process in a different direction in a fraction of a second. “Operating in the ultra-high frequency band of the electromagnetic spectrum, the PAVE PAWS radar continuously scans the horizon out to 3,000 nautical miles searching for any threats that may threaten the North American continent,” Roberts said. “Using computer-controlled pulses and an array of over 3,000 antennas, the radar directs energy to the areas of interest and ‘listens’ for a signal return. This system of directing radar energy eliminates the need to turn a radar dish to track threat objects one-at-a-time and allows a single radar to track many objects simultaneously.” According to 6 SWS, though the technology was created decades ago, the system remains a relevant and critical for the space surveillance network and deterrence. “Though the Cold War is over, the weapons that necessitated the development of the PAVE PAWS system are still effective and on alert today,” Roberts said. The 6 SWS Operations Officer, Lt. Col. Travis Kennebeck, believes PAVE PAWS is critical to space superiority. “Given the capacity to track low earth orbiting objects like the International Space Station, the PAVE PAWS radar generates valuable data for the 21 SW’s mission supporting foundational space domain awareness to achieve space superiority.”
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Special ops pilot, astronaut receive 2019 Jabara Award
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From left: Maj. Caitlin Reilly and Col. Nick Hague are applauded by U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria (right) and the Cadet Wing during the Jabara Award presentation ceremony at the Staff Tower in Mitchell Hall, Feb. 7, 2020. Hague, a 1998 Academy graduate, is an astronaut. Reilly, a 2007 Academy graduate, is a special operations pilot.
By Ray Bowden | U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The 2019 Colonel James Jabara Award went to Col. Nick Hague and Maj. Caitlin Reilly in a ceremony at the staff tower in front of several thousand cadets, Feb. 7. Hague, a 1998 Academy graduate, is an astronaut, and Reilly, a 2007 Academy graduate, is a special operations pilot. Jabara was the second leading Air Force ace of the Korean War, with 15 kills, and the first American jet ace. The Academy, its Association of Graduates and the Jabara family, established the award in his honor in 1967. Since then,
the Academy and AOG have presented the award to graduates whose contributions set them apart from their contemporaries. Hague was the top Air Force candidate for astronaut selection in 2013. He completed 2,300 hours of training and, after another 1,100 hours of training in Star City, Russia, became a Soyuz pilot. Hague and Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin were in a capsule attached to a Soyuz rocket booster when the booster failed, forcing them to abandon their Oct. 11, 2018, mission to the See Special ops pilot page 4
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AIR FORCE UTILITY BILLING PROGRAM FOR TIERRA VISTA RESIDENTS
Under the direction of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and Air Force Civil Engineer Center, the Resident Energy Conversation Program (also known as the Air Force Utility Allowance Program) has been suspended effective Feb 1. Tierra Vista residents are still responsible for charges associated with their Nov-Dec electricity and gas usage, as well as any outstanding account balances. Rebates will be paid to residents where electricity and gas consumption was below the calculated average within the billing periods. Contact the Tierra Vista team at www.tierra-vista.com with questions or concerns.
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Skiing, snow-boarding, sledding and even ice skating are several of the fun activities to enjoy in Colorado during the winter. However these events could lead to a trip to the hospital if you are not careful. Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep you safe and help you to continue having a fun time this winter: •• Stay hydrated. •• Dress the part for your activity. •• Always check your equipment before use. •• Know your limits (do not exceed them). •• Wear the appropriate PPE for your activity.
•• Let someone know where you are going and your expected return if you are travelling. •• Be aware of avalanche potential before you hit the slopes.
CENSUS 2020 LAW ENFORCEMENT MESSAGE: POST-ENUMERATION SURVEY
In an effort to the meet the Constitutional and legislative requirements to count the U.S. population, in preparation for the upcoming 2020 decennial census, post-enumeration survey operations will begin Jan. 16 and continue through March 30. Census Bureau temporary field staff will be knocking on doors in order to verify addresses and gather information on additional living quarters. Field staff can be identified by the laptop computer with a Census Bureau logo on the top, a black canvas bag with a census logo, as well as a photo identification card. You can also verify a census employee at http://www.census.gov/staffsearch. If you have any questions, call 301-7631716 and a member of the Colorado Springs Office of Security will assist you.
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The Military Retiree Activity Office will hold its monthly meeting for all military retirees and their spouses on the second Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at The Hub on Peterson AFB.
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International Space Station. The malfunction occurred within two minutes of their launch from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. “Our success, our survival, was the result of teamwork between ground control and our crew, all of which was anchored by the stoic leadership of my commander, Alexy Ovchinin,” Hague said. According to NASA communications, the capsule automatically detached from the rocket. Hague and Ovchinin experienced 6.7 G forces on their decent back to Earth and made a “ballistic landing,” which NASA described as “descending at a sharper angle” than normal. Hague’s Jabara Award nomination describes the capsule’s landing system activating “six meters above the ground.” “Our human space program thrives on teamwork,” Hague said. “Surviving a space launch
Gathering Intel Among the accomplishments noted in her Jabara nomination, Reilly deployed to Afghanistan May-September 2018 to fly the U-28A, a low-altitude intelligence aircraft. The intelligence she gathered led to the rescue of three hostages, the death of 274 enemy combatants, and the removal of 23 high-value targets, including the “No. 1” Islamic State Group target in the Khorasan Province. “My achievements are the result of incredible people in my life who dedicated their time and energy to train and mentor me,” Reilly said. “Most specifically, I attribute my achievements to how my parents raised us on our family farm in Central California … Their innovation and grit laid the foundation for what the Academy, and subsequently Air Force Special Operations Command, honed into a skill set vital to my
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career as an officer and an aviator.” Hague and Reilly both told the crowd of cadets they were humbled and honored to received the award. “The Jabara Award symbolizes that the seemingly impossible can be realized if our actions are anchored in integrity, service and excellence,” Hague said. “As a space professional, it is humbling to look at the long history of aviators who have received this ward and be considered among their ranks.” Reilly also said she was shocked to receive the award. “While you’re reading this, there are U-28s flying somewhere around the world, hunting our nation’s most dangerous enemies and supporting out troops on the ground in some of the most formidable locations on Earth,” she said. “I am honored to have served with the men and women flying those missions.” [Editor's note: The Jabara Awards Dinner, scheduled on the evening of Feb. 7, was cancelled after the base was closed due to heavy snowfall.]
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Mission readiness is key to the execution of the National Defense strategy, and the Air Force Materiel Command is operating on the front lines ensuring Airmen are fit to fight. The Department of Defense defines readiness as the ability of military forces to fight and meet the demands of assigned missions. A closer look at possible reasons for low readiness in the ranks of deployable Airmen shines light on the number of musculoskeletal injuries in the form of fractures, strains and sprains and their impact. A review of the Air Force Materiel Command Community Action Plan 2019-2021 overview listed musculoskeletal injury as the number one reason for lost duty days in the U.S. Air Force and improving the physical health readiness of military members as a priority goal for the command. “Musculoskeletal injury has been identified as the top threat to service member’s readiness and lethality, with physical training listed as the leading cause of injuries among service members,” said Maj. Gen. Carl Schaefer, deputy commander, AFMC. According to the Defense Health Agency, physical training injuries are significant to the Air Force because of their potential for lost duty or training time, costs and military readiness. This also leads to a reduction in the number of Airmen ready to deploy at any point in time. Injured members can be pulled from unit assignments, training qualifications can expire and equipment can break. When readiness suffers, the risks to forces increase. To impact the causes of these new realities, AFMC’s Health Promotion Coordinators have implemented a two-intervention plan. The first intervention requires all Physical Training Leaders to complete a standardized four-hour PTL workshop before conducting commander-approved unit physical training. The second intervention is for military members who receive a second consecutive unsatisfactory PT assessment score. These Airmen will be required to participate in a
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decided the morning of by 4:15 a.m., or as forecasts evolve. “There is a group text between the Mission Support Groups for USAFA, Peterson, Schriever, and Fort Carson,” said Lt. Col. Michael Brannon, 21st MSG deputy commander. “We share updates on conditions at each of the Front Range installations and current leadership recommendations on early release, delays, or closures.” Once they make a determination and a time for the snow call is decided, the Colorado Springs Regional Command Post is notified and they coordinate with weath-
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Airmen participate in a group fitness exercise. face-to-face Fitness Improvement Program class with the installation HPC. A commander can refer a member for the FIP class after only one test failure, if an intervention is believed necessary. Schaefer refers to this as “the initial phase to improve the physical health of our service members.” The HPCs at each installation have been provided the training, resources and materials to assist their respective installations. In addition, new AFMC Physical Training test rules, which
er, the 21st MSG, the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, 21st OSS flightline ops, a 21st MSG representative from Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, and Public Affairs. “Our team runs 24/7/365,” said Staff Sgt. Evan Hopkins, emergency actions controller, CSRCP. “As soon as we find out about the possibility of a snow call, we notify the participants as quickly as we can so that everyone, on- and off-base, has time to apply safe risk management processes.” An important component of safe risk management includes road conditions. Up-to-date information is provided by patrols on surrounding military installations, city and state police services, as well as the 21st CES. CE continuously evaluates road conditions on base to collect information on what snow accumulations they are
took effect Jan. 20, allow Airmen who are current on their fitness assessments to attempt up to three mock diagnostic assessment tests before their PT test due date. The assessments provide Airmen with an idea of their current fitness level and where they may need to improve prior to their test due date. This is part of an overall effort to continue to encourage a culture of fitness across the command. “When you improve the health of our military members, fitness restrictions decrease and readiness across AFMC increases,” said Schaefer.
seeing, how the crews are keeping up with removal, and if the roads are icy, passable, or clear. They also provide a timeframe for how long it will take them to safely clear the roads and most of the parking lots. Conditions off-base are also taken into account as well. The 21st Space Wing Public Affairs representative provides information on citywide closures and delays of businesses, military installations, and schools. They are also responsible for notifying media outlets, updating base social media platforms and the snow line on base reporting status. “Most important is gathering all the available information from a team of experts tasked with monitoring things like weather forecasts, road conditions, school closures, timing of the snow and other factors,” said
Col. Thomas Falzarano, 21st SW commander. “Armed with that information we have to make the best possible decision for the safety of our base population and, equally as important, ensure our numerous no fail missions continue uninterrupted.” After all information is gathered, the participants make a recommendation to base leadership. Conditions on Peterson and CMAFS, as well as the entire community, are taken into account when deciding on how to best proceed to ensure people are able to get where they need to as safely as possible. And that is how a snow call is done! To stay up to date on all base information, including snow call procedures, sign up for AtHoc notifications, download the Air Force Connect app, and follow Peterson Air Force Base on Facebook and Twitter.
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. David Lester, 377th Medical Group diagnostic imaging technologist, demonstrates features of the new 377th MDG Radiology Clinic during the ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 12, 2020, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The new clinic will allow quicker turnaround times for results, improving Airman readiness. T H U R S D AY, F E B R U A R Y 2 0 , 2 0 2 0 | W W W. C S M N G . C O M
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Capt. Jessica Knizel, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, became the first aerospace nurse practitioner in the Air Force in July 2019. She was the first of now 10 nurse practitioners to accept the new Air Force job code of 46Y1F.
By Samuel King Jr. | 96TH MEDICAL GROUP EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — In July 2019, the 96th Medical Group became the first hospital in the Air Force to have an aerospace nurse practitioner on its staff. Capt. Jessica Knizel was the first Airman assigned to the position by the Air Force Surgeon General. The 10-year nurse was the first of currently 10 nurse practitioners to accept the new Air Force job code of 46Y1F. The new role will be to work directly with patients that require special standards of medical qualifications. Those include pilots, aircrew, missile crews, explosive ordnance disposal technicians among others. It is her responsibility those Airmen meet the medical standards for flying and special mission operations. “As a nurse practitioner, I bring a unique perspective to the flight medicine community,” said the 16-year Airman. “I have unique experience from the reserves and civilian sector that has well positioned me for the new and exciting ANP role.” In her position, Knizel assists with in-flight emergencies, disaster management along with exams, waivers and clearances. An ANP also preforms site visits and inspections to gain as much operational knowledge as possible to provide preventative medical guidance to the specialized aeromedical community. “Our focus is on the whole patient, not just physically, but their well-being, their environment,” said the former reservist, who entered active-duty service to take the ANP position. “The more knowledge and understanding we have
about our patients and their jobs, the better care we can provide them.” To get a better perspective of her patients, Knizel trained with security forces and firefighters. Locally, she had handson training with EOD school technicians and trainees. “I’m responsible for the health of flyers and divers,” joked Knizel, who was a nurse practitioner for more than four years before moving up to this specialized level. To meet the demanding flight/special duty qualifications, Knizel took on more than six months of aerospace/operationally focused training, such as the centrifuge, altitude chamber and water survival training. “We are excited to be on the cutting edge of developing capabilities, such as the ANP,” said Lt. Col. Anthony Mitchell, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron. “As we strive to ensure our fellow Airmen are ready to meet their mission at any time, the tactical realities of the flight/operational medicine clinic continue to evolve. This creates great opportunities to serve our patients and for flight surgeons and ANPs to get the job done together.” To reach the elite, Knizel must complete a unique set of training combining traditional flight surgeon skills with her nurse practitioner experience. She said it was all worth the effort to be able to help in an innovative way and be at the forefront of a new beginning for Team Aerospace. “I am honored by this great opportunity and hope I can set the standard for those who will take up the challenge of this new Air Force career in the future,” Knizel said.
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An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter operated by the 56th Rescue Squadron flies over Aviano Air Base, Italy, Feb. 12, 2020. The 56th RQS integrates with the Guardian Angels weapon system and other special forces to support insertion, extraction and recovery of both U.S. and allied combatants.
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Members of the U.S. military, Royal Australian Air Force, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force stand in formation to launch exercise Cope North 2020 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2020. In 2010, Pacific Air Forces, JASDF and RAAF formed the Trilateral Exercise Coordination Organization, building the foundation for multilateral engagements.
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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeline Herzog)
F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron fly over RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, during a ‘Furious 48’ exercise Feb. 11, 2020. Exercises like this provide aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the NATO alliance.
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An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, prepares to take off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 11, 2020. With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and allied nations.
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Airman 1st Class Eric Walker, 911th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, enters a C-17 Globemaster III at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, Feb. 7, 2020. Crew chiefs work in all kinds of weather, including freezing temperatures, to maintain operational readiness.
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By Matthew Schniper | Colorado Springs Independent You may recall my reporting last fall on the closure/ relocation of Till Kitchen to make way for a gaming concept. At the time we didn’t know where Till was moving exactly, and the gaming concept didn’t yet have a name. Today, we now know Till will join Garden of the Gods Gourmet at its 26th Street location for fine-dining evening service (to begin around May, tentatively) while its former space has been morphed into North Side Social, an already huge building that’ll continue to grow with attached outdoor features as well as an ancillary structure if all goes according to plan. (Relatedly, another holding in parent company Altitude Hospitality Group’s portfolio, Sprig, has also closed on the north end with plans to reopen in the former Zeezo’s location downtown around mid June, tentatively.) The below renderings show part of the scale of North Side Social after the next phases. The pictured pickleball courts and entertainment features will go where the current, west-facing parking area is. Ahead of the February 14 opening day, I took an interior tour on February 6 at the still-in-construction North Side Social with Altitude Hospitality Group Founder Mitch Yellen. The entrepreneur feels so confident about the potential for pickleball in particular, as the fastest growing sport in the U.S., that’s he’s also underway with two locations of another concept called Pickle Republic; one in Lone Tree, another in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He calls them “a country club for people who don’t belong to country club.” As we toured through North Side Social, I asked Yellen about what didn’t work with Till that precipitated the move to the gaming concept. He proved pretty forthcoming with lessons learned. “If you’re thinking you’re building something too large, talk to Mitch,” he joked. “Once I knew it, I didn’t wait. I called an audible. ... The vision was too big for a single concept. But this building makes sense for this concept.” It’s actually not the first audible he’d called for this space, which shifted focus not too long after opening. Yellen says he wasn’t exactly losing money, and described what sounded like a break-even situation, where Till was bringing in good money, but putting it largely toward bills, with simply too much overhead. If you’ve been in, you probably have the visual of the 80-foot long open kitchen inside of more than 17,000 square feet; the initial construction cost topped $13 million. “Overall, not enough people were willing to pay for good quality food,” he said. “And I’m not going to serve crappy food. At North Side Social, we’re going to serve bar food in a healthy way.” (Till Chef Philip Griffen will launch and stabilize North Side Social before moving to his new location; he’s designed the opening menus, which you can view here.) Back to our tour: Yellen takes me through what was formerly The Roost at Till on the building’s north end, which will now be called The Burrow, and still cater to coffee drinkers, while also selling alcohol. (After 9 p.m., “family-friendly” North Side Social will be age 21 and up until midnight closing hours.) The Burrow will host dart boards as well as vintage 80s and 90s arcade games. Moving south toward what was the bakery and
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one-time grab-and-go market, he points to an area that will now host a dozen pinball machines in another arcade zone. He mentions plans for pinball tournaments and many other gaming tournaments to be hosted on site as well. In addition to bowling and pinball, paid games will include: 8-foot Battleship, Killer Queen (a 10-player strategy game), bubble hockey, shuffleboard, 4- and 8-man foosball and skee-ball. Free games on site include: ping pong, cornhole, giant Connect 4, and ladder toss. The outdoor games coming in phase two, sometime around June, tentatively, are pickleball (including a pro shop and private cabanas for groups), bocce ball, giant Jenga and more. Phase three, which could break ground as early as October if all’s going well on the first two phases, would include indoor
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pickle ball courts inside a new building for winter play, as well as an outdoor ice skating rink. As for Griffen’s “approachable” food and drink, you can see from the menus that pizza remains a fixture in the space; Yellen’s still proud of their San Francisco sourdough starter that’s always informed the pies at Till. The prices will generally range from $9 to $14, he says, noting again that it’ll stay “consistent with Altitude’s quality.” Look for upwards of 50 beers plus other wines and drinks on the taps, as well as the cocktail list. Some popular drinks are holdovers from Till, but with new names. Depending on where you sit in the facility, you can either go for counter service (near the pizza kitchen) or full service (closer to the bar), so it may take a couple visits to fully figure out the lay of the land. Till and Garden of the Gods Gourmet’s former baking operations have moved to the Focus on the Family campus, where kitchen space was available; plus, they’re a client, Yellen notes. That leaves open room in North Side Social’s rear kitchen, which Yellen hopes to rent out to other businesses as commissary space. Much refrigeration space is open along with ample baking equipment. The former private-dining area on the building’s far south end will remain in use to host parties now, as well as tournaments, opening up to a patio area when needed. Seemingly never content to be doing just one giant project at a time (hence the Pickle Republic idea), Yellen teases a couple future plans he and his wife and his investors have in mind. The first relates to taking Till to the next level at its new location, where construction’s also underway to expand the facility and redecorate it. (Garden of the Gods Gourmet will still serve breakfast and lunch, turning over the space to Till in the evenings.) Yellen says Griffen worked at a Michelin starred restaurant, and he believes Griffen could bring a star here. And if all that’s not enough, Yellen concludes by saying he has his eye on space at Gold Hill Mesa, which in a few years, given success on the north side, could see another concept like North Side Social.
Side Dish is Matthew Schniper’s weekly food news column, which also runs in the Colorado Springs Independent, a sister paper to the Peterson Space Observer. The full edition of his column and his food reviews can be found at csindy.com.
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line dancing, computer skills, art, sewing, knitting and more. See the online calendar for current events. Senior Resource Development Agency, 230 N. Union Ave., Pueblo, 719-545-8900, srda.org.
Chamber Concerts: Colin McAllister, Classical Guitar, a solo program of contemplation and reflection. At the heart of this program is composer Derek Keller’s “The End Times are a ‘Changin’”, a multimedia experience for guitar, electronics and video. Sun., Feb. 23, 2:30-4 p.m. $25, students $10. Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane, 633065, info@benethillmonastery.org, tinyurl.com/ ColinMcAllisterConcert.
LITERARY EVENTS Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry Night, an open mic for all young performers of any talent, including music, comedy, poetry and dance. Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Royal Castle Lounge & Grill, 2355 Platte Place, 375-1886, daniel@royalcastlelounge.com, royalcastlelounge.com.
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Pikes Peak Writers: Writers’ Night, an event for writers of any level to get questions answered, rub shoulders with their peers and lend their expertise. Attendees set the agenda and the host keeps it organized. Mon., Feb. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Mon., March 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Johnny’s Navajo Hogan, 2817 N. Nevada Ave., 244-6220, writersnight@pikespeakwriters.com, pikespeakwriters.com.
Classic Film Series, a screening of a different classic film each month. Call for details. Fourth Saturday of every month, 1-3 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.org/rockrimmon-library. Film of the Absurd, an ongoing series of curated independent films, featuring a wide range of filmmakers from all over the world. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Free. Urban Steam Coffee Bar, 1025 S. Sierra Madre St., 473-7832, facebook.com/urbansteam.
FOOD & DRINK Creamy Vegan Soups, a cooking demonstration class. You’ll learn how to make vegetable-, nutand bean-based soups perfect for cold, winter days. Sat., Feb. 22, 11 a.m.-noon. Free, optional $5 donation. EpiCentral, 415 N. Tejon St., 4459107, info@jlgoesvegan.com, jlgoesvegan.com. Saturdays at the Square, hosting Colorado Springs’ finest food trucks all in one parking lot. Bring your people and show these local trucks some love. Big R- Widefield, 161 Fontaine Blvd. Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. facebook.com/ SaturdaysAtTheSquare.
GET INVOLVED Foster Care Orientation, learn more about becoming a foster parent and get help starting the process. Lutheran Family Services, 108 E. St. Vrain St., #20. Third Thursday of every month, 3-6 p.m. Free. 227-7571, april.allison@lfsrm.org, lfsrm.org.
HEALTH & WELLNESS African Drumming Class, focusing on the basics of hand-drumming techniques, playing together, developing groove and more. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please confirm day and time through the soul rhythm website. Ongoing. $10. Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E. Fountain Blvd., #150, 250-4914, info@soulrhythmafricandrumming.com, soulrhythmafricandrumming.com. CPR classes from American Heart Association, get certified by the American Heart Association in adult, child, infant CPR, AED and first aid. Get your card in one week. Pre-registration required. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Mondays, 6-9 p.m.; through Dec. 14. $60, includes a book. Simple Therapeutics, 3100 N. Academy Blvd., #115, 229-5504, jdcleveland78@gmail.com, simpletherapeutics.massagetherapy.co. Gentle Stretching, with instructor Bill Currington, bringing three decades of yoga, dance and martial arts experience to this gentle stretching class, suitable for all ages and people with limited mobility. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. $10. Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E. Fountain Blvd., #150, 358-1816, bill.curington@jppso-cos.af.mil, movementartscs.com.
COMEDY & IMPROV Comedy Below, a monthly Comedy Show in the coolest art gallery you’ve never heard of! Hosted by the hilarious Andrew Ingram, featuring Springs and Denver comics. Third Friday of every month, 8 p.m. $5 online, $10 at the door. The Gallery Below, 718B N. Weber St., 347/961-4789, jonb@thegallerybelow.com, comedyshowbelow.com.
their families, at all Pikes Peak Library District locations. Ongoing. 531-6333, ppld.librarymarket.com. Reading Tutoring, one-on-one tutoring sessions for children struggling with reading. Call to check eligibility of your child. Ongoing. Free. The Children’s Literacy Center, 2928 Straus Lane, 471-8672, sierra@childrensliteracycenter.org, peakreader.org. Space Adventures, an opportunity to learn about the properties of space, see how rockets make it to space, make a comet out of dry ice and explore a non-Newtonian substance. Sat., Feb. 22, 1-2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland
Park, 686-1820, custserv@rmdrc.com, rmdrc.com.
LECTURES & LEARNING Pikes Peak Workforce Center Workshops, a variety of classes designed to help job-seekers identify and use their resources while looking for employment. Includes interview preparation, resume creation and more. Ongoing. Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, #1107, 667-3700, ppwfc.org. Senior Resource Development Agency Classes, registering now for classes and sessions including
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Happy Trails: How The West Was Fun, a classic cowboy cattle drive to the Old West. Stock up on supplies at the Buell Trading Post, learn about the importance of teamwork while on the trail, discover your Ol’ West cowboy name and craft your very own leather tooled take-home pendant. Through June 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $8-$10. Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719-295-7200, mail@sdc-arts.org, sdc-arts.org. Library Programs, including free classes, activities, crafts and presentations, for babies to teens and
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Healing Warriors Program Pop-Up Clinic, offering non-narcotic clinic therapy for pain and PTS for all service members and spouses/partners/parents. Therapies include acupuncture, craniosacral therapy and healing touch therapy. Sat., Feb. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. American Legion Post 209, 3613 Jeannine Drive, 970/776-8387, americanlegioncoloradosprings.org.
Chess for All Ages, all experience levels welcome. Thursdays, 3 p.m. Fountain Branch Library, 230 S. Main St., Fountain.
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Spotlight on Local Authors, an opportunity to meet Mava Joyce Aubrey, Beyond the Aftershocks; Gene McKenzie, Debunking the Diet Myth; Larry Patzer, The Palm Tree; Rachel Friday, The Sticky Place Between Hope and Heartbreak; and Mark Pope, Calli on the Loose. Refreshments will be served. Sat., Feb. 22, 1-3 p.m. Free. Covered Treasures, 105 Second St., Monument, 481-2665, covrdtreas@ aol.com, coveredtreasures.com. Veterans Writing Workshops, inviting veterans, spouses, family and other military-affiliated members of the public to join free expressive writing workshops, led by Pikes Peak Community College English Professor Cindy Skaggs, who is also an Air Force veteran. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, 530 Communication Circle. Fridays, 4-6 p.m.; through March 27. Free. 309-4714, kbelaire@ mtcarmelcenter.org, coloradohumanities.org. Writer’s Night, a night when aspiring writers can come to have their questions answered and experienced authors can rub shoulders with their peers and lend their expertise. Fourth Monday of every month, 5:30-8 p.m. Free. Johnny’s Navajo Hogan, 2817 N. Nevada Ave., 344-9593, pikespeakwriters.com.
RECREATION & OUTDOORS Achilles Pikes Peak Weekly Workout, an all-inclusive running/walking/wheeling/handcycling/ moving group that welcomes all people with disabilities to participate. The event divides participants into groups based on pace and distance “and this means no one is left behind.” Mondays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Colorado Running Company - N. Nevada, 2562 N. Nevada Ave. #140, 760/4703947, achillespikespeak.org. Gallop in the Garden, a year-round, 5k run for all ages, with five routes through Garden of the Gods Park and Rock Ledge Ranch, ranging in difficulty. Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., 219-0108, gardenofgods.com. Hike: School Pond Trail, a pleasant 2.5-mile hike through the winter woods. Check for trail conditions on the website. Snowshoes recommended. Meet at Preacher’s Hollow Trailhead. Sun., Feb. 23, 9:30 a.m. Free with park pass. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, linda. groat@state.co.us, cpw.state.co.us.
SPECIAL EVENTS 7th Annual Black History Program, honoring Black History through music, dance, poetry, fashion, reenactment and tribute. Guests include E De La and Ashley Cornelius. Hosted by The Reminders. Sun., Feb. 23, 4-7 p.m. Donation. Stargazers, 10 S. Parkside Drive, 476-2200, Stargazerstheatre@ gmail.com, stargazerstheatre.com. Moose is Loose Fest, featuring entertainment by Oxymorons, Woodland Park Pep Band, Mel McFarland and cowboy poet Susie Knight. Also includes pet adoptions, dog training demos, great food and more. Through Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri., Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun., March 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tweeds, 240 E. U.S. Hwy. 24, Woodland Park, 649-3987, mooseisloose@gmail. com, mooseisloosesale.com. PPDD Roller Derby: Lovers vs. Haters, battling it out on the track with one-time-only team assignments. Will your favorite skater be a “Lover” or a “Hater”? Sat., Feb. 22, 7 p.m. $10-$20. Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St., 3855969, sponsor@pikespeakderbydames.com, facebook.com/pikespeakderbydames.
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To be built in Pueblo West on an acre. 1620 sq. ft. 2-story. Drive 40 minutes & save thousands. 3 beds, 2 baths, & 2-car garage. Stucco 2x6 exterior. Metal roof. Central air. Slab granite & 9’ ceilings throughout. Pella vinyl low E glass windows. Whole upper level is a master suite with 5-piece bath. 95% energy efficient furnace. Continuous hot water. Paved driveway. Views & all this on a 1 acre lot zoned for horses. No HOA. MLS# 7548361
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1503 Lakemoor Drive – Florissant - $299,900 Cozy chalet on 10 view acres. Cute little 1152 sq. ft. 1 ½-story on 10 beautiful acres overlooking Lakemoor Valley with stream. 3 beds, 1 ½ baths. 1 carport. Wood-burning stove. All appliances. 16x16 lattice covered deck plus over 50’ of wrap around decking that is freshly painted. 4 sheds. Manual gated entrance. Security cameras. Gorgeous sloping 10 acre lot with dramatic rock formations, Aspen, & towering pines. MLS# 4729983
919 N. Meade Avenue – Divine Redeemer - $335,000 Updated 1950’s rancher. 1438 sq. ft. 1-level updated, sunny, & bright 3 bed, 1 ½ bath all brick rancher. 1-car attached garage. Gas log fireplace. Central air. Refinished hardwood floors. Retro main bath. Newer insulation, electrical, panel, furnace, & vinyl windows. Hurry.
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762 Sally Hill Court – Remington Hill - $599,900 Large rancher with no rear neighbors. Stunning stucco & stone 4644 sq. ft. 3 year old rancher on a quiet cul de sac backing to undeveloped land. 4 beds, 3 baths, & 3-car garage. Gorgeous quartz & stainless steel island kitchen. 9’ ceilings throughout. Lots of hardwood flooring. Office. 2 family rooms. Enclosed back porch. Waterfall & pond. Professionally landscaped & upgrades throughout. MLS# 9578550
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1503 Lakemoor Drive Florissant • $299,900 Under Contract 804 S Rancocas Drive Pueblo West • $345,000 New Construction/ Under Contract 777 S Watermelon Drive Pueblo West • $348,000 New Construction/ Under Contract 6789 Akron Road Range at Springs Ranch • $350,000 Under Contract 397 S Tejon Lane Pueblo West • $384,900 5625 Moosa Road Ute Pass • $399,900 7240 Sylamore Way Falcon Highlands • $425,000 Under Contract 2457 Marston Heights Cypress Ridge • $450,000 762 Sally Hill Court Monument • $599,900 12458 Pensador Drive Flying Horse • $750,000 6925 Forestgate Drive Highland Park • $825,000
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