Space Observer Feb. 27, 2020

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USSF signs vision for single, integrated Satellite Communications enterprise

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Gen. Jay Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, and Commander, U.S. Space Command, recently signed the USSF Vision for Enterprise Satellite Communications (SATCOM).

By Space Force Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Gen. Jay Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, and Commander, U.S. Space Command, recently signed the USSF Vision for Enterprise Satellite Communications (SATCOM).

The Enterprise SATCOM Vision outlines the new Service’s vision to evolve SATCOM into a single enterprise that can continue to deliver effects to warfighters from and through a contested, degraded and operationally-limited (CDO) environment.

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The new USSF vision includes emphasis on the speed needed in developing future SATCOM capabilities. The vision states, “We must move faster than our adversaries to ensure warfighters receive the operational benefits of an integrated SATCOM enterprise capable of delivering SATCOM effects in CDO environments. We must adopt faster acquisition processes and faster command and control constructs to maintain the advantage in any conflict.”

“Despite the global, instantaneous reach of our satellite

communications systems, which includes both military and commercial capabilities, the current loose federation of SATCOM systems needs to improve in resiliency, robustness, flexibility, and manageability,” said Maj. Gen. Bill Liquori, USSF Director of Strategic Requirements, Architectures and Analysis. A team of experts from USSF, the Space and Missile Systems Center, and the Space Force See Satellite Communications page 9

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Diverse speakers, common goals: NCLS speakers share hopes for better future

By Jennifer Spradlin | U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Two Olympic athletes and a human rights activist talked to cadets about overcoming adversity during the Air Force Academy’s National Character and Leadership Symposium Feb. 20.

New York Times bestselling author Ishmael Beah was a child soldier during the Sierra Leonne War in West Africa and sisters Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux overcame sexism and inequality to negotiate a fair contract for women hockey players.

Beah grew up in a remote village. He loved rap, recited Shakespeare for his parents and only knew of war from pirated Hollywood movies. At 13, the Revolutionary United Front launched a coup to overthrow the Joseph Momoh-led government. He lost his parents, two brothers and many friends in the violence.

Beah was forced to fight in an all-boy military unit in brutal conditions for three years before UNICEF, an international humanitarian organization, intervened.

He later moved to the U.S., finished his education and wrote a memoir about his experiences as a child soldier, A Long Way Gone: A Story of Redemption and Hope.

“I wrote my first book to provide context to the violence and to show the beauty of the human spirit. Even amidst war, to show we were still humans – we played, we laughed,” he said.

Beah took the advice of his late father to overcome the emotional burden of the war. “[He] said, if someone is alive, there’s a possibility for good to come into their life. I was still alive, and I had to figure out what to do [with the opportunity],” he said.

Beah became UNICEF’s first Advocate for Children Affected by War and continues to speak on human rights.

Leveling the Playing Field The Lamoureux sisters grew up in a hockey household and dreamt of becoming Olympic athletes. By 2017, they were widely decorated, senior members of the national team when they risked their careers to join a boycott in favor of equitable wages for women hockey athletes. It meant they might have to sit out the Word Championship game that year, which the U.S. was hosting in Michigan, and lose their spots on the 2018 Olympic team.

“We knew what we were worth, and we collectively decided we weren’t going to play unless significant progress was made,” Jocelyne said.

A deal was reached less than a week ahead of the Championships. Despite the setback, U.S. won that competition and the gold medal in the 2018 Olympics.

Jocelyne scored the winning shootout goal to help the team defeat Canada, who had bested them in two previous Olympics.

“When we think about our careers, and we think about the platform that being an Olympic athlete provides us, we saw it as our duty to try to level the playing field,” Jocelyne said. “It would have been a wasted opportunity not to make a difference, to [work toward] creating a more inclusive environment for the next generation.”

The Lamoureux sisters recently launched a charitable foundation, which provides hot meals to unprivileged children.

To watch video of this year’s NCLS speakers, visit www.youtube.com/USAFAOfficial

(U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

New York Times bestselling author Ishmael Beah, a child soldier during the Sierra Leonne Civil War in West Africa, speaks to an audience of cadets and others, Feb. 20, 2020, during the U.S. Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

Monique (left) and Jocelyne Lamoureux, former U.S. Women's Hockey Team athletes and Olympic gold-medal winners, discuss their fight for equal pay and opportunity as Olympic athletes during the U.S. Air Force Academy's National Character and Leadership Symposium, Feb. 20, 2020.

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AF Academy’s flagship symposium starts with emphasis on diversity

By Ray Bowden | U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The Air Force Academy’s most prominent conference, the National Character and Leadership Symposium, began Feb. 20 with Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria commenting on the event’s theme, “Valuing Human Conditions, Cultures and Societies.”

“It’s vital to our future success as an Academy, an Air Force, a military and an American Society,” said Silveria, the Academy’s superintendent, at the symposium’s opening ceremony.

The NCLS brings scholars, military and academic leaders, corporate executives and athletes together to speak about honorable living and leadership.

The two-day symposium provides an opportunity for cadets, Academy staff, university students, faculty and community members to hear diverse speakers and take part in group discussions. The goal of this year’s event is to inspire audience members to examine their identities as human

beings and the identities of others to foster constructive engagement.

“In the military, if you look around, what do you see?

Uniformity – it’s part of our culture and it’s by design,” Silveria said. “We wear uniforms, march in unison and fly in formation, but the truth is that while we may look similar, we don’t all come from the same place.

“We come from every corner of this incredibly diverse country – from different family backgrounds, cultures and upbringings. Ethnically and racially, we are all incredibly different.”

Silveria said these differences make the Academy, the Air Force and U.S. society stronger.

“Diversity weaves a fabric across the Academy, this Air Force and now the Space Force,” he said. “Diversity makes us more effective, more innovative and more resilient.”

“The symposium’s central purpose is to provoke questions

(U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria gives the opening remarks for the 2020 National Character and Leadership Symposium, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Academy.

The annual NCLS is the Academy’s flagship event on character and leadership.

that lead to better character and leadership,” Brig. Gen. Linell Letendre, the school’s dean, said before the event.

“The NCLS is about challenging ourselves,” she said. ‘”It’s about spending two days looking at the world through someone else’s lens.”

Silveria encouraged the cadets and others in the audience to listen to a speaker you know you’ll disagree with.”

“Challenge yourself,” he said. “In so many areas of the human condition, we do not come from the same place and we’re not always ready to hear each other’s stories. Opening our minds to ideas we haven’t previously considered is part of the essence of education.”

The Lineup This year’s NCLS roster features: •• Maj. Gen. Michael Fantini, Air Force director of Warfighting Integration Capability and deputy chief of staff for Strategy, Integration and Requirements, at the Pentagon •• Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates •• Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, and former commander of Joint Special Operations Command •• Former Green Beret commander Mark Nutsch •• Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Steven Schaick, Air Force chief of chaplains •• Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright •• John Urschel, former NFL lineman and dean of science fellow at MIT •• Ishmael Beah, New York Times bestselling author •• Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux, seven-time world champions and Olympic silver medal winners •• Doctor Anne Rizzo-Fantini, governor for the American College of Surgeons •• Kristen Christy, 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year and 2019 Women of Influence Legacy Winner •• Mike Evans, founder and executive director of Full Court Peacet •• Mastora Arezo, equality promoter in Afghanistan •• Retired Brig. Gen Zvika Haimovich, Israeli Defense Force •• Doctor Cynthia Willis-Esqueda, minority affairs committee for the American Psychology Law Society •• Marlene Bjornsrud, Advocate for equality in sports •• Joel Neeb, CEO of Afterburner and former Air Force F-15 mission commander •• Josiah Middaugh, 2015 XTERRA champion The event also features an athletic panel and a human condition panel.

Visit www.usafa.edu/character/national-character-leadership-symposium-ncls for more information.

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Peterson’s Air Force Connect app informs you about holiday hours, base events, inclement weather and connects you to the information you want to know. Just search for USAF Connect in your device’s app store, download, and add Peterson Air Force Base as your organization.

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.

SENIOR MASTER SGT. PROMOTION RELEASE CEREMONY

Join Team Pete leadership as they recognize the Air Force’s newest SMSgt select’s at the Peterson Hub on March 5, starting at 3 p.m. Come out and celebrate!

CENSUS 2020 LAW ENFORCEMENT MESSAGE: POST-ENUMERATION SURVEY

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JAPAN, U.S. MILITARY PROGRAM EVENT AT USAFA

Join JUMP in helping to foster friendships between the U.S. and Japan this Saturday Feb. 29, at the USAFA Falcon Club from 1 — 4 p.m. Special guests will include the Honorable Mrs. Midori Takeuchi, Consul General of Japan in Denver, and keynote speaker Lt. Gen (Ret.) John Dolan, Former Commander U.S. Forces Japan.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Department of Defense announced plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.

Military readiness includes making sure MTFs are operated to ensure service members are medically ready to train and deploy," said Tom McCaffery, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs. "It also means MTFs are effectively utilized as platforms that enable our military medical personnel to acquire and maintain the clinical skills and experience that prepares them for deployment in support of combat operations around the world.”

The restructuring effort focused on strengthening on the prime responsibility of military medical facilities for training medical personnel and “for keeping combat forces healthy and ready to deploy according to readiness and mission requirements - all while ensuring the MHS provides our beneficiaries with access to quality health care,” McCaffery added.

These plans were described and explained in a report sent to Congress earlier today, titled "Restructuring and Realignment of Military Medical Treatment Facilities." This report was required by law under Section 703(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2017, which directed the DoD to analyze its hospital and clinic footprint and submit a plan to Congressional defense committees.

Of the 343 facilities in the United States initially screened for this report, 77 were selected for additional assessment, with 21 identified for no changes.

Of the 50 facilities ultimately designated for restructuring, 37 outpatient clinics now open to all beneficiaries will eventually see primarily only active-duty personnel. Active-duty family members, retirees and their families who currently receive care at those facilities will transition over time to TRICARE's civilian provider network. The report states that seven of these clinics may continue to enroll active duty family members on a space-available basis.

In addition, many active duty-only clinics will continue to provide occupational health services to installation civilian employees related to their employment.

The report acknowledges that transitioning patients from MTFs to the TRICARE network will take time - in some cases several years — and if local TRICARE networks cannot provide access to quality care, DoD will revise implementation plans. "Markets are expected to transition MTF eligibles

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The Department of Defense announced plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world. to the network at different rates and, in certain markets, the transition could take several years," the report states.

Detailed implementation plans will be developed through coordination with MTFs, the Defense Health Agency, the Military Departments, and the TRICARE Health Plan.

TRICARE is the health care program for the U.S. armed services. The two most popular plans available to most eligible beneficiaries under 65, TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select include more than 6.7 million enrolled patients. Other plans are targeted for specific beneficiary groups, such as Reservists and those eligible for Medicare.

During his keynote address at the December 2019 annual meeting of the Society of Federal Health Professionals, known as AMSUS, McCaffery offered a broad overview of intentions for changing the scope of operations at certain MTFs in what is known within the MHS as the Direct Care System.

"In optimizing the operation of the Direct Care system

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to most effectively support the MHS readiness mission, we need to identify those areas where we could expand capacity at MTFs that offer potential for sustaining the skills and knowledge of our medical force," McCaffery said during his AMSUS speech. "But we also must examine those areas where facilities do not offer now, and likely will not be able to offer in the future - a platform for maximizing capabilities to support medical readiness. In those situations, we need to be open to right-sizing MTF services and capabilities so as to ensure that we are using finite resources most efficiently... while not compromising our ability to meet mission."

The final report delivered to Congress contains a summary of all the changes, a description of how each change was made, and supporting data.

For a complete list of military hospital and clinic changes listed in the report, go to http://www.health.mil/ MTFrestructuring.

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50th FSS program 'Unites' Airmen

By Marcus Hill | 50TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— The 50th Force Support Squadron’s Unite Initiative continues to benefit Airmen and families with its numerous activities and events for its members.

The program provides funds to units to use to help build unit cohesion through recreational activities and improve morale within the squadrons. It also serves as another tool for commanders to help morale and welfare.

Air Force Services Activity developed the program after Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein challenged the Air Force to improve unity within its squadrons in August 2016 in an open letter to Airmen.

“It is time to revitalize the squadron as the warfighting core of our Air Force,” Goldfein said in the letter. “Our vision demands that squadrons be highly capable, expeditionary teams who can successfully defend our nation’s interest in both today’s and tomorrow’s complex operating environment.”

Unite is currently in its second of three phases. The first began in 2019 with eligible regular Air Force units at wing-level and below. Phase two of the program, which began in January, will include Phase one and active, reserve and civilians at wing-level and below.

Eric McCullough, 50th FSS community cohesion coordinator, creates various team-bonding events for units to choose from and strives to find activities everyone can enjoy.

“What we’re committed to doing is getting the best services or events and activities for the squadrons,” McCullough said. “That’s the cool piece to the job – finding those activities for the units to do. We’re the keeper of the program in a sense. This is a people-program, so it belongs to us.”

Each unit receives $13.50 per person and $5 per person for food and beverages and

does not include alcohol. Units can do events that cost more than $13.50 but have to pay the remaining fee out of pocket. The unit can spend those funds once per year.

Although that’s down from $17.50 compared to 2019, Airmen still enjoy the activities out of the office.

“We’ve received good feedback from the units who have held events,” McCullough said. “This year, we want to improve and grow on it. It’s a great opportunity to get offices and flights out of the office and into different environments and get to know each other on a personal level. That’s the key for this.”

Those ventures in 2019 took Airmen to a plethora of activities and events. While some of the activities can occur on base, many also happen elsewhere.

“Units can do Whirly Ball, which is downtown, we go to Vibes baseball games and you get a ticket to the game and a free buffet and you get to sit in VIP seating, we do Switchbacks soccer, Legends mini golf and batting cages and bowling at [United State Air Force Academy],” McCullough said.

“They can also create their own event. They might go downtown and find their own or go somewhere and say, ‘We’d like to do laser tag at this location’ and we can do that as well.”

Janet Cramer, 50th FSS Resource Management flight chief, used Unite funds in January to go bowling with her unit at Whirly Ball.

During the event, Cramer learned about Airmen’s lives outside of the office – an experience that benefitted her as well as the unit.

“It’s hard to get away from work, but when they did, we did a great job of getting to know each other better,” Cramer said. “We had a friendly competition at bowling, we ate pizza.

It was a fun experience. It was great to get to let our hair down.”

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Eric McCullough, 50th Force Support Squadron community cohesion coordinator, reviews paperwork events for the Unite program in his office at the 50th Space Wing Building on February 21, 2020. He creates events for each unit to choose from but the unit is permitted to pick an activity outside of the selection provided by McCullough.

More importantly Cramer faced no issues using Unite to create the activity.

“It was so simple,” Cramer said. “My [information technology] person called and told Eric what we wanted to do. Eric called Whirly Ball and talked to them about prices.

He immediately said that he worked with someone there and paid.”

The third phase of the program begins January 2021 and, along with members from the initial phases, will include Air Force Headquarters and centers above wing level.

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MilTax: Military OneSource offers free tax prep

By Terri Moon Cronk | DEFENSE.GOV

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Tax season can be a dreaded time of year for many people, but the Defense Department's Military OneSource offers the MilTax program to ease filing stress for service members and their families.

There is no need to worry about costs in tax preparation because the services are free. MilTax kicks off on Military OneSource Jan. 22, offering electronic filing via do-it-yourself software and personalized support from a tax consultant.

Those who qualify to use the free MilTax program are active duty service members and their families, National Guard members and Reservists, survivors and veterans who have left the service in the last 365 days, said Kelly Smith, DoD's Military Community and Family Policy program analyst.

Smith emphasized that whether filing on one's own or seeking out assistance from a tax consultant, MilTax services

are available year-round for extensions and circumstances unique to the military community. ''It is important for service members and families to know that they have options when it comes to support during tax-filing season,'' she said. ''Services are offered well past the tax deadline,'' she said, noting that some service members may file extensions, have additional properties, are looking to sell their homes and other situations that are unique to military members. ''Tax consultants can let families know how to maximize their refund,'' she added.

A particular advantage of using MilTax is the military tax expertise that the Military OneSource tax consultants bring with them to each session.

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agents, she said. They are knowledgeable about costs incurred during permanent changes of station, living in more than one state during the year, how to navigate benefits survivors may be entitled to and other military-specific issues.

The tax consultants are up to date on tax-law changes that would affect service members. ''Something we're constantly working on and striving to do within military community and family policy is to raise awareness about the services that are offered through Military OneSource, so we're constantly letting people know what's available, and that support is essentially an entitlement to them to help them live their best military life,'' Smith said.

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Maj. Gen. John Shaw and Tonia Shaw visit Buckley AFB

By Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Crossman | 460TH SPACE WING BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Combined Force Space Component commander, U.S. Space Command, and commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force, and his wife, Tonia Shaw, visited Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 21, 2020, to learn about the unique missile warning mission here. Both were given tours showcasing ex-

actly what Buckley brings to the fight!

At the end of the day, Maj. Gen. Shaw held an all-call where he discussed what direction the Space Force was heading in and answered some questions.

“So much of what Buckley does here as a whole is a model for how space is integrated into warfighting," said Shaw. “I’m really proud of what you do here today.”

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Maj. Gen. John Shaw, Combined Force Space Component commander, U.S. Space Command, and commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force, fist bumps Airmen as they walk out of the Buckley Fitness Center gymnasium after an all-call, Feb. 21, 2020, at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado Gen. Shaw held the all-call to hand out awards, and to discuss the Space Force’s future and how it will coexist with the Air Force.

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Maj. Cassidy A. Mennen, 460th Medical Group Dental flight commander, shows Mrs. Tonia Shaw, the Combined Force Space Component commander, U.S. Space Command spouse, a computer that helps model dental services for clients at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado Feb. 21, 2020. Shaw visited Buckley with her husband, and met with units supporting the mission and serving military families.

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From left, Mr. David Conner, 460th Force Support Squadron Force Development Flight chief, Mrs. Tonia Shaw, the Combined Force Space Component commander, U.S. Space Command spouse, and Mrs. Alicia Pepper, the 460th Space Wing commander’s spouse looks at plans for the expansion of the Professional Development Campus on Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado Feb. 21, 2020. Shaw visited Buckley with her husband, and met with units supporting the mission and serving military families.

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Members of the 50th Operations Group detachment 1 and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Satellite Operations Facility commemorate the successful decommissioning of Meteorological Satellite Program Flight 14 at the Nation Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, Maryland. DMSP-14 had an original design life of three to five years, and far exceeded expectations when it was finally retired after 22 years of service.

By 50th Space Wing Public Affairs SUITLAND, Md. — Operators conducted end of life operations on the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Flight 14 Feb. 11 following the satellite’s more than 22 years of service providing global weather data.

DMSP F-14 was launched April 4, 1997 however it was decommissioned after the majority of its instruments became non-operational.

“I would like to thank my team and the DMSP community for keeping this asset viable long past its initial service date," said Maj. Ronald Davies, 50th Operations Group Detachment 1 commander.

The satellite more than quadrupled its original design life of 5 years, providing full orbit weather imagery to the 557th Weather Wing, Offutt AFB, Neb., and the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Numerical Meteorology

and Oceanography Center, Monterey, Calif.

There is no impact to the strategic weather mission, and the DMSP constellation remains able to support warfighter requirements through resilient systems and processes. The remainder of the constellation continues to provide weather and atmospheric data to users as it has for the past five decades.

“F14 existed far beyond what any of us could have predicted, which is an incredible feat,” said Arla Tillman, NOAA aerospace engineering technician. “Working with F14, year after year provided many challenges as well as rewards for those of us on crew supporting the mission 24/7/365.”

While space-based weather assets were originally launched and operated by the U.S. Air Force, a 1994 pres-

idential directive realigned primary command and control of DMSP under the Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The DMSP constellation is operated by a coalition of mission partners consisting of the NOAA Office of Satellite and Product Operations and the 50th Operations Group Detachment 1, both located in Suitland, Maryland.

Specifically the 50th Operations Group, Detachment 1, a component of the 50th Operations Group from Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., has Satellite Control Authority and delegates nominal day-to-day operations to the NOAA DMSP operators. A backup operations center, operated by the Air Force Reserve’s 6th Space Operations Squadron, is located at Schriever AFB, Colorado.

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Commercial SATCOM Office has been instrumental in identifying and defining the key requirements and concepts in the vision document.

The single, integrated SATCOM enterprise will enhance integration between the military and private sectors, with a goal to enable warfighters with the ability to transition between their networks and terminals to alternate resources with little or no disruption.

Key elements of the vision include: Global Situational Awareness & Common Operating Picture, Command & Control Management System, SATCOM terminals, SATCOM governance, and Acquisition & Provisioning.

USSF has several immediate priorities to deliver the single, integrated SATCOM enterprise, including establishing a team of core experts who can analyze and orchestrate the multi-faceted enterprise. That team will quickly need to develop a roadmap to ensure near-term budgeting priorities are in-line with the SATCOM vision.

Additionally, USSF will develop a flexible modem interface (FMI) standard to support agile SATCOM roaming for Department of Defense users and develop a strategy to replace the current Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) capability. USSF will continue engaging commercial partners to evaluate opportunities that may complement or possibly replace portions of a traditional

military SATCOM purpose-built system.

The signing of the USSF Enterprise SATCOM Vision comes after a number of recent events that gave the command an opportunity to transform how SATCOM is procured, managed and delivered to USSPACECOM and other combatant commands around the world.

On Dec. 12, 2018, Air Force Space Command assumed sole responsibility for the procurement of COMSATCOM services on behalf of the DoD. Then AFSPC hosted a SATCOM Industry Day to engage industrial partners early in the vision drafting process.

They provided numerous valuable inputs that shaped the final vision.

On May 28, 2019, the Secretaries of the Air Force and Navy agreed to transfer responsibility for the future narrowband capability from the Navy to the Air Force as a prudent step to consolidate space capabilities.

AFSPC was redesignated as the USSF as an initial step in the establishment of the USSF on Dec. 20, 2019.

New acquisition authorities, combined with USSF’s existing authority to acquire all Air Force and many DoD space systems, allows USSF to deliver better, more integrated solutions, ensuring warfighters have the resilient communications capabilities they need to fight and win.

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The Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued validated results earlier this month from eight monitoring wells installed on the Academy late last year after an initial site inspection in late 2018 and early 2019 here found PFOS/PFOA concentrations that ranged from 86 ppt. to 72,000 ppt.

“These latest test results show these chemicals have not reached the installation boundary and there has been little to no movement,” said Col. Brian Hartless, 10th Air Base Wing commander. “That said, we understand the importance of updating our neighbors to ease concerns raised and will continue to share monitoring well results as we get it.”

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Firefighting foam containing PFOS and PFOA was used at the Academy from the 1970s until 1990 for firefighter training. After that time, the equipment used to dispense the foam was periodically tested until approximately 2005. The Air Force now uses foam formula that meets military requirements and the goals of the EPA’s 2010/15 PFOS Stewardship Program.

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The gaming store and coffee shop, tentatively set to open Feb. 29, will have a board game library for guests to check out tabletop games, ranging from popular role-playing sets to classic games like Monopoly. And, of course, they may bring in their own games.

“We’re creating an environment for friends and families to come in, get off their phones and sit down face-to-face to have a good time over a beverage,” says Jared.

Candus wanted to have a coffee shop, so the couple, after doing market research and noting other gaming/coffee concepts elsewhere, decided on this model. They dispatched to a week-long barista training at the Texas Coffee School in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area, where Jared lived for a stint. They’ll be serving Colorado Coffee Merchants-roasted products, from espresso drinks to drip coffee, and buying baked goods from Just BE’s Pastries & More. Later, they plan to add a panini sandwich menu.

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Department of the Air Force to consider military family support measures in future basing decisions SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Air Force approved criteria Feb. 24 to assess states’ policies for accepting professional, career licenses and a community’s public education system support of military children as part of its strategic basing process.

The addition of these criteria aims to ensure locations under consideration have sufficient support for the unique needs of military families who relocate frequently.

"The communities where service members live and work impact readiness, retention and the satisfaction of families,” said Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett. “Future basing decisions made with a consistent framework will ensure optimal conditions for service members and their families."

Military members report that local public education aspects and support for their children and the ability of their spouses to sustain careers move after move influence their decisions to remain on active duty.

To address these concerns, the Air Force collaborated with policy professionals and subject matter experts to develop two types of analytic frameworks. The public education framework will be used to evaluate

public school districts’ educational aspects and ability to support transferring military children in prekindergarten through 12th grade near Air Force installations.

The licensure portability framework will be used to assess state laws, governors’ executive orders, state Supreme Court or bar association rules and the ability for an area to accommodate licenses earned from other locations.

While mission requirements remain the top priority for where a mission is based, the Air Force has developed a process to include these support of military family considerations. The methodology for these criteria will be used for future basing decisions as the Air Force continues to collaborate with policy professionals and subject matter experts.

“We know improving schools and changing licensure regulations take time, but efforts to meet the unique needs of military families are vital,” Barrett said. “States that have improved services for military families should be commended and emulated.”

The criteria will be formally incorporated into the basing process in the spring.

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316 Summit Ridge Road Crystal Park • $75,000 Land Steep Road Crystal Park • $105,000 Land 282 Eagle Mountain Road Crystal Park • $120,000 Land 4719 Pine Marten Point Chateau at Antelope Ridge • $145,900 Under Contract 350 Longhorn Cattle Drive Calhan • $194,900 Commercial 1225 N Devils Claw Place Pueblo West • $218,500 New Construction/Under Contract 411 E Goldenrod Drive Pueblo West • $238,900 New Construction 840 S Waterleaf Place Pueblo West • $240,900 New Construction/ Under Contract 1136 N Calico Rock Land Pueblo West • $240,900 New Construction/ Under Contract 739 S Watermelon Drive Pueblo West • $243,900 New Construction

1503 Lakemoor Drive Florissant • $299,900 919 N Meade Avenue Divine Redeemer • $335,000 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

NEW CONCEPT HOMES PUEBLO WEST $224,900-$243,900 Brand new homes with 12 floor plans to choose from. All homes are 1620 sq. ft. with 2 to 4 bedrooms, 1 to 2 bathrooms & a 2-car garage.

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