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Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Department of the Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices By Charles Pope | SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The three most senior leaders of the Department of the Air Force told the House Armed Services Committee March 4 that the service is moving aggressively to build and incorporate the newly created Space Force and modernizing the full force to meet new and emerging threats. At the same time, Department of the Air Force Secretary Barbara M. Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond acknowledged that achieving that goal within a tight budget for fiscal year 2021 demands “tough but necessary trades.” “The National Defense Strategy calls on the Department of the Air Force, as a critical component of the joint force, to deter and, if needed, defeat these threats,” Barrett said, referring to Russia, China, the changing nature of space, and the unpredictable international security environment. “This fiscal year ‘21 budget request sets the course for the Department to accomplish these aims.” Goldfein echoed that assessment but added an important nuance. “In a flat budget environment,” he said the Air Force must successfully connect “all platforms, sensors and weapons in a battlefield network” and “must find internal savings to pay for new capabilities.” The Air Force is making significant progress on the first, Goldfein said, noting a field exercise of a capability known as Advanced Battle Management System conducted in December that allows all platforms from all services to connect and move the joint force closer to connecting “all shooters to all sensors.” A second test is scheduled next month. When fully refined and operational, this battle network will allow warfighters to collect, analyze and transmit vast amounts of data from air, land, sea, space and cyber to all services and commanders. On the second, Goldfein told lawmakers that he, along with other senior Air Force officials, has identified $21 billion in spending that can be shifted to underwrite modernization. Some of those funds come from

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2020. retiring a collection of older planes. The list includes 13 KC-135 Stratotankers, 16 KC10 Extenders, 24 C-130H Hercules, 17 B-1 Lancers and 24 RQ-4 Global Hawk Block 20/30 aircraft, among others. Despite the tradeoffs, Goldfein told lawmakers that the $169 billion proposed budget provides funding that allows the Air Force to meet the security mandates of the National Defense Strategy and to “build an Air Force that can compete, deter and win with our joint teammates against a nuclear peer in

an era of great power competition.” “This budget,” he said, “is designed to achieve this objective.” The messages delivered by Barrett and Goldfein to the House committee were nearly identical to ones they carried the day before to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Unlike the Senate appearance, however, Raymond took part in Wednesday’s hearing. Fueled by $15.4 billion for the Space Force that is part of the $169 billion Air Force proposal, Raymond said it is targeted to fund “a

very strong pivot towards space superiority and the foundational space situational awareness, command and control, and training infrastructure capabilities that underpin space superiority.” Since the newest service was created Dec. 20, 2019, as the sixth independent branch of the military, Raymond said the focus, and many of the decisions, has been to build a “Space Force that is lean, agile and mission See Budget choices page 12

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DOD issues flexible instructions on response to coronavirus By Jim Garamone | DOD NEWS WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Defense Department has issued instructions to the armed services and department heads on how to respond to the implications of the growing coronavirus outbreak. The department issued memos responding to the need for operations to continue during the outbreak. The DOD documents build on messages from the Office of Personnel Management issued March 7. Signed by Alexis Lasselle Ross, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, the memo charts a range of options commanders and directors may use in the situation. Local commanders are to craft responses to the threat in local areas. "The Department of Defense has outlined a specific risk-based framework to guide planning, posture and actions needed to protect DoD personnel and support mission assurance in response to the novel coronavirus disease," the memo says. "DoD component heads and military commanders should follow these risk-based measures, with appropriate consultation and coordination, to protect the health and safety of the workforce." The measures are flexible, tailored and incremental and should be tied to the level of exposure in the various communities. On the civilian side, component heads must ensure the continuity of operations. They also must assess the readiness of the workforce for effective telework. Finally, they must communicate good health and hygiene habits to minimize transmission of the virus. The Defense Department is a worldwide organization and the virus outbreak is in different stages in different parts of the globe. "This outbreak is dynamic and manifests differently by location, setting, population and individual," a second memo on force health protection from personnel and readiness says.

"As a result, responses to (coronavirus) will need to be flexible, tailored and incremental." The memo covers aspects from before the outbreak through all levels of infection. The memos describe when employees can use telework, weather and safety leave, how telework should work, what happens under a quarantine order, care for family members affected, use of alternate work schedules and more. In the military force health protection area, there are five levels of action: 1. The first is prior to community transmission and is labeled routine. Commanders should review and update installation plans and work to maximize telework possibilities. 2. The second is when community transmission begins and is labeled limited. Commanders need to re-emphasize health and hygiene and ensure service members and employees avoid contact with sick people. 3. The third is labeled moderate and is when there is increased community transmission. This level allows commanders to restrict service members from travel. They should also ensure that personal protective equipment is available for high-risk personnel. 4. Sustained community transmission is labeled substantial. This fourth level of action allows commanders to declare public health emergencies and place limits on access to the installations. Commanders should consider what needs to change in regard to the force exercise program. For those overseas, commanders may want to consider authorized and ordered departure actions. 5. The fifth and final level of action is labeled severe. It is for widespread community transmission. This allows restricting movement, canceling non-mission essential activities, cancellation of exercises, canceling all non-essential leave or travel and instituting a quarantine.

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By Staff Report | U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The U.S. Air Force Academy, in conjunction with the other military installations in the area, raised its Health Protection Condition level to A from zero in response to the spread of COVID-19. This action was announced March 10, 2020. There have been no reported cases of the disease on the Academy. Raising the H-PCON merely aligns the Health Protection Condition with existing precautionary measures, and education of USAFA personnel in preventing a potential widespread outbreak. The HPCON A declaration defines base measures for a limited disease threat to base personnel that has the potential to rapidly move into an area. Measures include edu-

cating personnel on the threats and precautionary measures and reviewing plans to limit communication of the disease. Good hygiene practices are the best preventive measure to control the spread of viruses. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoiding contact with those who have been sick, going to the doctor when you feel ill, and disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Defense Coronavirus websites at https://www.cdc. gov/coronavirus and https://www.defense. gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus.

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1st SOPS provides upgrade to GSSAP

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An artistic rendering shows two Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program satellites orbiting Earth. The GSSAP ground system completed an upgrade in December and exited an operational acceptance trial period on Feb 12.

By Marcus Hill | 50TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 1st Space Operations Squadron completed a trial period in December for the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program ground system and conducted an operational acceptance Feb. 12. The GSSAP ground system, which allows operators to communicate with and control GSSAP spacecraft, became operational in September 2015. In 2017, 1st SOPS began working on the software overhaul for the system. While GSSAP regularly undergoes minor updates, the trial period allowed 1st SOPS to test and validate system improvements prior to accepting the new system. “There have been a series of robust security upgrades,” said Capt. Bradley Frost, 1st SOPS satellite engineer. “There have been new hardware and bug fixes that have significantly

increased the reliability of the system. To sum it up, it’s better, faster and more secure than ever before.” Lt. Col. Bryan Bell, 1st SOPS commander, noted how the upgrade is one of the most significant of the ground systems since its inception and Capt. Zachary Funke, 1st SOPS engineer, echoed those sentiments. “This upgrade is important for the future of the program because of the future expansion of the GSSAP constellation,” Funke said. “GSSAP plays an important space defense role in the US Space Force’s arsenal. Space domain awareness is critical to the enterprise.” In order for GSSAP to operate at an efficient level, ground operations need to be as effective as the hardware in space. “The more functions that reside on the ground, the more

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we can stay updated as technology increases and operational demands increase,” Frost said. “Surface level, it looks like a room of computers and server racks with fiber running every which way. But it is this set of hardware, and the software loaded onto it, that enables our operators to plan and execute daily tasks.” The engineering team at 1st SOPS played a role in communicating and delivering information to the system program office. “We were involved in providing feedback to the contractor team during development to make sure the right product was being delivered,” Frost said. “The engineering team is critical in coordinating the installation and checkout of the new ground system. This includes verifying new features work as advertised and completing regression testing.”

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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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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.

ACCESS FOR TAXIS AND FOOD DELIVERIES

Transportation and food delivery services can be convenient, especially during cold Colorado winters. If you find yourself wanting to use those services at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, the 21st Security Forces Squadron asks you to plan ahead to avoid unintended delays. Col. Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, intends for Peterson personnel to be able to use commercial services such as taxis, ride shares or food deliveries, but as the installation commander he is responsible for the safety and security of the base and its personnel. When considering these services, be aware of the procedures. Once a driver arrives at the West Gate, they will be asked to provide their credentials (driver’s license, registration and insurance information) and information regarding their passenger or delivery recipient. In the case of deliveries, entry controllers will contact the customer to verify they are expecting a delivery. The driver will then undergo a background check and vehicle search. When the background check and vehicle search are completed, your driver will be on the way to your residence. Drivers may be delayed or denied with improper identification, credentials,

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DEPLOYED FAMILIES DINNER AND PETERSON COMMUNITY DINNER

You are invited to the Deployed Families Dinner and Peterson Community Dinner on Thursday, March 12 in the Peterson Chapel at 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. This month’s theme is St. Patrick’s Day hosted by the 21st Security Forces Squadron and catered by Chick-fil-A with a vegetarian option available.

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A suicideologist professor at Air Command and Staff College will be providing a lecture on post-vention tools on Wednesday, March 18, in the Peterson AFB Auditorium at 10 a.m. Front line supervisors, including civilian personnel, are encouraged to attend the lecture. Contact Master Sgt. William Wood at 719-556-1497 for more information.

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Barrett points to recent activities as a clear example for why the US Space Force is needed

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Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett answers an Airman's question about joining U.S. Space Force during a forum, March 10, 2020, hosted by the Mitchell Institute think tank at the Reserve Officers Association Building, Washington, D.C.

By Charles Pope | SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE PUBLIC AFFAIRS WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett asserted March 10 that a Russian satellite “actively maneuvering suspiciously near” a U.S. “security satellite” is the clearest sign of space’s changing nature and why creating the U.S. Space Force is necessary. “Space is no longer dominated by two actors, nor is it so benevolent,” Barrett said in remarks delivered to the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies on Capitol Hill. Unlike the Cold War, when space was primarily the sole province of the United States and the Soviet Union, today “many European nations plus Japan, China and India and more than 40 countries are spacefaring with satellites, probes and sometimes human travelers,” she said. That reality, coupled with the critical role space plays in everyday life from transportation, commerce, communication, national security and even farming, makes freedom to access and operate in space a high priority, she said. “Space is ubiquitous in today’s society and in our modern militaries,” Barrett said to an influential audience of more than 150 active and retired military, industry representatives and officials from assorted embassies. “This new space environment, complex and contested, calls for a new approach from the United States,” Barrett said, noting that the first step was designating in 2019 the U.S. Space Command as a stand-alone combatant command. That was followed in Dec. 20, 2019 by the creation of the U.S. Space Force, the first new and independent service of the U.S. military to be formed since 1947. “The United States Space Force represents a new approach to protecting the space domain,” Barrett said. “The new force allows us to build a new service in a totally new way … Our efforts in space are about preserving free access to,

and use of, the space domain for all benevolent actors. We will build a rules-based international order in the space domain, inclusive of economic and military capabilities while deterring hostile actions. The Space Force, she said in response to a question, will be the catalyst for space doctrine that, along with allies, will produce “rules of the road for the peaceful use of space” and answer questions as, “what constitutes malicious behavior and how close is too close?” On an operational level, Barrett said, “missile warning and defense is the first mission set to fully align under the Space Force.” But while the purpose and broad outline of the Space Force are established and understood, bringing the Space Force into full scale and operation is a complex process that is moving forward. To date, the Space Force is a force of one, with Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond the only active duty member of the Space Force. That total will change next week, however, when Chief Master Sergeant Robert Towberman will be sworn in as the Force’s highest-ranking enlisted officer. In response to questions, Barrett said decisions about who will lead Space Force acquisition and basing decisions will be made in the future. For acquisition, she said the first priority is making sure the proper environment with the appropriate standards are established, ones that embrace the Space Force’s need to be “lean and agile” while emphasizing speed and policies that are “unencumbered by the red tape of history.” On selecting bases for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, Barrett said a revised basing approach is expected in the spring. The revised approach will expand the number

of locations under consideration and allow communities an opportunity to provide input. The final basing decision is anticipated late this calendar year. Barrett said that the initial skepticism held by some, especially in Congress, about the need and purpose of the Space Force is subsiding. But she conceded that making the case is harder because much of what the Space Force does is shrouded by what she suggested is over classification. “Some classified capabilities designed to be a deterrent may be over-classified,” she said. “We will work with Congress to balance protection of national secrets with the need to share information and build support for our space forces, striking the right balance of what we reveal versus conceal.” In that respect, Barrett was echoing a point made last week by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein during an appearance before the House Armed Services Committee. Barrett said she is reviewing the way the Air Force classifies information though she offered no prediction for how it might play out. Yet she insisted that any public doubts about the Space Force would vanish if a fuller portrait could be presented. “One example of this dilemma is the X-37B program,” she said. “We have openly acknowledged the existence of, and missions flown by, this reusable space vehicle … But beyond a hand-wave explanation of ‘testing and developing technologies for future missions,’ … we are asking the American people to spend an enormous amount of money on capabilities about which they know nothing. While this is often appropriate for security reasons, we are carefully looking at where — and how much — classification is truly needed.”

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By Capt. Jennifer Lee | U.S. SPACE FORCE INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE AND RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS DIVISION PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Force held its first Senior Intelligence Officer Conference here in February. Originally planned as a MAJCOM-level conference, the recent establishment of USSF changed the focus of the event to Service-level issues. The focus expanded beyond individual unit needs to discussing the future of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance within the USSF, to include training and exercises, defensive cyber operations for space, and future organizational structures. Maj. Gen. Stephen Whiting, HQ USSF deputy commander, whose mantra has long been “Intel drives Ops,” expressed his optimism about the ability of the ISR community to transform how we address emerging and expanding threats in the space domain during his conference keynote speech. “I am so excited to see the trajectory of Space ISR. There is no doubt that we are in a warfighting domain and ISR is driving this revolution,” said Whiting. Col. Suzy Streeter, HQ USSF director of ISR, also spoke and highlighted the significance of the conference in bringing together the warfighter and staff echelons. She further emphasized how this is a critical time for dialogue as the

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sixth Service establishes new space doctrine and policies. Col. Streeter also noted that as in every other warfighting domain, threats must be a key driver of decision-making from acquisitions to operations, and how “ISR underpins these efforts.” Lt. Col. Matthew Roberts, HQ USSF ISR Operations Division chief, summed up the way ahead for the USSF ISR community. “The discussions started at this conference will continue as we determine the organizational structure and ISR missions within the USSF as space ISR professionals develop new techniques to sense, identify, attribute and share the rapidly evolving threat picture – the threat that initially spurred the establishment of the Space Force,” said Roberts. Within the Air Force, major commands typically hold annual Senior Intelligence Officer Conferences to bring together unit intelligence SIOs and command staff subject matter experts to address issues related to ISR unit readiness and warfighting capabilities. As a unique USSF organizational structure is established, and the ISR structure within the USSF is formed; regular, recurring SIO conferences are expected to be held at appropriate levels within the new Service.

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Air Force update for COVID-19 affected activities: March 10, 2020

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made: •• At the United States Air Force Academy, official travel outside of the United States has been restricted for cadets, cadet candidates and permanent party. Personal/leisure travel to countries with a CDC Level 2 or higher rating is also prohibited. As of now, restrictions will remain in place through the end of March. •• Air Force Basic Military Training has suspended family members from attending graduation until further notice. •• Since South by Southwest events in Austin, Texas, was cancelled, the Air Force’s Spark Collider and Pitch Bowl will now take place virtually, March 12. •• The Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado Child Development Center has been closed for cleaning since a parent (family member) tested positive by the state for coronavirus. •• All Department of the Air Force personnel have been directed to follow Center for Disease Control levels for travel guidance. Additionally, the following bases are currently housing passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship: Travis Air Force Base, California Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.

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SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — Members from the 52nd Medical Group and host-nation partners convened for a table-top exercise on the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and their preventive and reactive actions at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2020. Ranks ranging from Airmen 1st Class to colonel attended, representing each section of the 52nd MDG while they discussed the check-in process, possible work flow challenges, understanding host-nation requirements, testing for the virus and what processes will be implemented when there is a positive result through different scenarios. COVID-19 is a novel respiratory virus that was first detected in Wuhan City, China as reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It has since spread throughout many countries including China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, and Germany. Based on the available evidence from the CDC and the Robert Koch Institute the immediate local health risk from COVID-19 is considered low. As a reminder, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Danny Dacey, 52nd Public Health Flight commander, recommends preventive actions to help avoid the spread of respiratory viruses, including: washing your hands often with soap, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home when you are feeling ill. “This table-top exercise was a great opportunity for 52nd MDG personnel and the German Red Cross (Deutsche Rote Kreuz) to discuss preparedness and response activities for novel coronavirus at Spangdahlem AB,” said Dacey. “Preparedness is very important – our Medics and the German Red Cross are working on all fronts to prepare for and respond to COVID-19.”

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Mitchell, 52nd Mental Health Flight commander, discusses various topics through each scenario during the 52nd Medical Group table-top exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2020. The topics examined where the check-in process, possible work flow challenges, understanding host-nation requirements, testing for the virus and what processes will be implemented when there is a positive result through different scenarios.

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Members from the 52nd Medical Group and host-nation partners convened for a table top exercise on the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and their preventive and reactive actions at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 26, 2020. COVID-19 is a novel respiratory virus that was first detected in Wuhan City which has since spread throughout many countries including China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong and Germany.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, testified Thursday, March 5, before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense at a hearing on Defense Health Program funding. Hogg’s testimony focused on the value of the Military Health System, and the unique capabilities the Air Force Medical Service delivers to U.S. forces. “At home and abroad, Air Force medics answer the call across a broad spectrum of operational, humanitarian, and disaster response missions,” said Hogg. “From the clinic to the battlefield and the back of an airplane, our ability to deliver life-sustaining care in the most challenging environments ensures that our warriors return home to their families.” The Air Force has completed more than 340,000 global patient global patient movements since September 11, 2001, as part of its aeromedical evacuation mission. Air Force medics receive specialized training to deliver in-flight care. Hogg highlighted the Air Force’s partnerships with government and civilian health organizations as critical to maintaining all the skills Air Force medics need to stay current and complete their mission. She also emphasized the diversity of care that goes into ensuring medical readiness while deployed. “In the deployed environment, roughly 30 percent of downrange is trauma related,” said Hogg. “The re-

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ities, Smith said, “you’re highly unlikely to get to 386.” Goldfein explained that the decision to field 386 operational squadrons came in response to a specific question from Congress and as a result of rigorous – and repeated – analysis to determine the force structure required to support the National Defense Strategy. “This is not gold plated,” Goldfein told the committee, noting that the Air Force had 412 operational squadrons available to confront “a middle weight, non-nuclear threat” during the Gulf War in 1991. Like the Senate session the day before, the general tenor of the House hearing was cordial, with only polite prodding on topics such as plans to retire a number of the oldest legacy A-10 Thunderbolt II, the production and the cost of sustaining of the F-35 Lightning II and the plan for ensuring problems with the KC-46 Pegasus are resolved. There were also assorted questions on plans by the Air Force to reduce the number of suicides, to ensuring there are enough pilots and the potential for weather to affect operations. Like the Senate hearing Tuesday, the session Wednesday in the House was only the first step in a lengthy process that will yield legislation providing a blueprint written by Congress of the spending, security and policy priorities for the entire United States military.

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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 397 S Tejon Lane Pueblo West • $384,900 5625 Moosa Road Ute Pass • $399,900 Under Contract 2457 Marston Heights Cypress Ridge • $450,000 Under Contract 762 Sally Hill Court Monument • $599,900 Under Contract 12458 Pensador Drive Flying Horse • $750,000 6925 Forestgate Drive Highland Park • $825,000

NEW CONCEPT HOMES PUEBLO WEST $234,500 to $253,500 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. Mother-in-law suite or duplex floorplan available. Central air & appliances included. Stucco exterior, metal roof & 2x6 construction. Built with pride by New Concept Homes. Several 0.28 to 1 acre lots available. VA & FHA financing available. Call for more details.

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