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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — “I thought it was a vehicle accident,” said Senior Airman Aliah Leon, 21st Security Forces Squadron electronic security systems. “Everyone was out of their cars looking over the edge. I knew something was wrong, but I never imagined someone jumped over the cliff.” Returning from a 2019 road trip to the top of Pikes Peak, a 14,115-foot-tall mountain near Colorado Springs, Leon noticed a group of people looking over the guard rail. To her surprise, she discovered a man had attempted suicide. Leon and two other men rushed down to assess the situation. She immediately evaluated the man’s injuries, asking if the man could move his toes to find out if he had lost any motor functions. Leon gathered medical supplies and blankets from nearby onlookers and applied pressure to his face to prevent blood loss while first responders hurried to the scene. “Luckily, even though his face was practically ‘degloved,’ he was still able to answer my questions so I could better assess his injuries,” said Leon. “Once fire and an ambulance were able to get to the scene, two firemen came down, and we were able to get him on a stretcher. Due to the steep and
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Senior Airman Aliah Leon works for the 21st Security Forces Squadron in electronic security systems on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Leon was recognized as an American Red Cross Hometown Hero after saving a man's life in 2019. rocky terrain, we actually had to carry him back up the side of the cliff by hand, which was incredibly difficult.” A few days after the incident, Leon discovered the man survived and was starting a long recovery process. She said it was a huge release of stress, knowing he was going to be ok. “Knowing that you helped save someone’s life is the most amazing feeling,” Leon gushed. “There’s just nothing like it.” Leon said that being in security forces gave her many tools to prepare for and deal with life-saving scenarios, such as Self Aid Buddy Care training, teaching basic first aid and life support, and the
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squadron’s many resilience training days. “Not everyone is comfortable in these kinds of situations,” Leon admitted. “Thankfully, as a first responder, I am trained to be comfortable, because we have to be. So, without even thinking about it, I was ready to run down there and help as best as I could.” Leon's former flight chief, Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Robinson, 21st SFS non-commissioned officer in charge of physical security, recalls that Leon has always been one to step up to the plate. “She [Leon] took on every one of my challenges that I put in front of her and shows
time and time again what she’s capable of,” Robinson said. On March 6, 2020, Leon was recognized as an American Red Cross Hometown Hero for her actions. Leon expressed a newfound confidence and sense of preparedness for anything as a result of this experience. “After discovering I could definitely handle a situation like that, I think it mentally prepared me if I am ever going to have to help my fellow Airmen,” said Leon. “Now I know...I know I can contribute, and that gave me so much confidence in my job. I know I can help.”
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and CMFES. All agencies battled throughout the night to contain and hold fire from breaching NORAD Rd, leading to CMAFS, an asset that is vital to our national defense. CMFES coordinated with follow-on agencies; such as, Colorado Springs Utilities Wildfire team, US Forest Service Pueblo, and the AF Wildfire Agency. CMFES maintained watch on NORAD Rd., to stop breach and extension to vulnerable Broadmoor Bluff neighborhood. Final containment achieved was on March 27, 2020, with total acreage burned estimated at 27.5 acres, 7 agencies and 78 firefighters on scene. The second major response for CMFES was on May 2, 2020, when we responded to a structure fire located at the Cougar Bluffs Condominiums. Upon arrival, it was determined that crews had an apartment under construction with the third floor fully involved. With fire breaking through the roof, crews fought the blaze in a defensive mode. It took
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By Danan Pacheco | 30TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Almost 50 years ago, the Discoverer 14 satellite, equipped with a Thor and Agena booster, launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., and became the world's low-resolution photo surveillance spacecraft. The Discoverer project was under the codename Corona 14 to mask the sensitive nature of the program and collected over 800,000 photographs during roughly 100 missions from 1960-1972. According to Scott Bailey, 30th Space Wing historian, the Discoverer 14 operation was managed by the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air Force in order to monitor opposing threats at the time. These threats included producing assessments of enemy deployment of longrange strategic missiles and the photos acquired from the satellite were used to produce maps and charts for the DoD and other U.S. government mapping programs. On August 18, 1960, the Discoverer 14 was launched from Vandenberg AFB with the Thor booster, helping the spacecraft to excel to over 17,000 miles per hour. The following day, the second stage Agena booster ejected the Discoverer 14 from its nose. After successfully capturing its intended photo surveillance mission, a payload ejection system helped propel the film canister back to earth to descend back into the planet's atmosphere. Bailey shared that the descending parachute was sighted 360 miles southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii, by crewmembers of a U.S. Air Force C-119 recovery aircraft from the 6593rd Test Squadron based at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The 6593rd Test Squadron was one of the first Air Force organizations to combine air and space mission functions associated with Vandenberg AFB as an integral component of the Discoverer missions. The successful launch of the Discoverer 14 payload from Vandenberg AFB, and subsequent aerial recovery by the C-119 was the first successful
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Russell Reese, the 354th Range Squadron commander, briefs Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) during her visit to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 7, 2020. Reese briefed Barrett on the 354th Range Squadron’s mission which is dedicated to modernizing the JPARC infrastructure to provide necessary training aids to hone warfighter skills.
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Alaska. She toured a portion of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, which provides 77,000 square miles of airspace for pilots to train in during RF-A. “The Total Force team at Eielson plays a pivotal role that extends throughout Alaska and projects into the Arctic,” said Barrett. “Today, as competitors like China and Russia endeavor to expand their influence, the U.S. relies on our Air and Space Forces to protect our Nation.” Eielson’s strategic location com-
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said Col. Shawn Anger, 354th Fighter Wing commander. “Executing our mission in a strategic location, which also happens to be a challenging environment, requires our Airmen to operate at a higher level of readiness than anywhere else in the world. We take pride in knowing that not only can we survive at 50 degrees below zero, but we can launch jets in those conditions, too.” Barrett also visited remote locations throughout Alaska like Clear Air Force Station, Utqiagvik, and Kotzebue. “Many are unaware of the important missions our Airmen and Space Professionals fulfill 24/7 with radar systems in places like Clear Air Force Station, Utqiagvik and Shemya,” said Barrett. “They are on the leading edge of defending North America with sophisticated air and space radar systems that detect intercontinental missile launches and monitor objects orbiting the earth. Their contributions are vital to our Nation’s security.” The significance of the missions performed by Airmen and Space Professionals in the Arctic was also emphasized by U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Krumm, commander of Alaska NORAD Region, Alaska Command and 11th Air Force. “Secretary Barrett’s visit to Alaska highlights the strategic importance of the Arctic. The Department of the Air Force maintains the majority of forces in the region, with fighters, tankers, and surveillance aircraft, as well as systems and infrastructure to support our nation’s and allies interests while respecting the Alaska Native community and their environment,” said Krumm. “As human activity in the Arctic increases, the Air Force has shown that it is and will continue to be a leader in operating in this challenging and austere environment.”
Cadet research at AF Academy in full swing despite coronavirus By Ray Bowden |U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Cadet 1st Class John Byrne works on his academic research project at his family home in Chesterfield, Missouri. The U.S. Air Force Academy cadet will return to the school in September to begin his senior year. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — The top research official at the Air Force Academy said it takes more than a global pandemic to stop summertime research at the school. Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on universities across the U.S., cadet researchers are busier than ever, said Col. Chris McClernon, the Academy’s associate dean of research. McClernon oversees all research at the school. “Our research programs are not slowing,” he said. The Academy never entertained cancelling its Cadet Summer Research Program, McClernon said, and “herculean” efforts were made by the faculty and the Academy’s tech-transfer partners to schedule research projects while keeping cadets safe from the coronavirus. Traditionally, the program supports approximately 200 cadets selected for in-person research experiences nationwide. Efforts resulting from the COVID pandemic increased participation to more than 450 remote cadet research experiences for the summer. “It really paid off,” he said. “This is an excellent example of our Academy not only surviving, but thriving amid COVID-19. The coronavirus forces us to rethink how we provide research opportunities.” In March, as the coronavirus spiraled around the U.S., Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria authorized underclassmen to leave the Academy and continue their studies online. Silveria’s decision to evacuate most cadets from the campus placed a few cadets close to their research hubs, including Cadet 1st Class Kylie Stronko of Woodbridge, Virginia. Stronko worked at the Aerospace Corporation Center, a nonprofit near Chantilly, Virginia, that advises the U.S. government on space-enterprise issues and space-systems engineering. The center is just more than 20 miles from Stronko’s family home in Woodbridge. Stronko worked with the Aerospace
Corporation Center’s head of government relations to monitor progress on next year’s National Defense Authorization Act. She also studied space policies shared by Brazil and the U.S to “develop policy recommendations for U.S. government and military leaders for further collaboration with their Brazilian counterparts.” Cadet 1st Class Kathleen Medill enrolled in the Robotics Institute Summer Scholars Program, hosted by Carnegie Mellon University, from her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. “The goal is to develop a deep-learning [artificial intelligence] model that makes it easier to use a robotic arm,” she said, referring to the AI algorithms used to predict human movement. “I’m excited to apply that knowledge to my capstone project.” Cadet 1st Class John Byrne of Chesterfield, Missouri, updated the Aerospace Corporation’s Space Policy Primer for industry newcomers. Byrne began his research in Chesterfield, but will continue his projects at the Academy later this summer. “The Academy provides a much more in-depth opportunity for cadets interested in specific subjects like space policy,” he said. The Cadet Summer Research Program also allows cadets to participate in a variety of research internships across Congress, the Defense Department, the State Department, the U.N., NATO, and other organizations. McClernon, an Academy graduate, said the research opportunities the school provides cadets are a critical component of officer development. “This is a formative transition from when I was a cadet 20 year ago and research was secondary or extracurricular,” he said. “Now, every cadet has the opportunity to participate in research during their 4-year program. This aspect of the Academy's officer development curriculum trains our future leaders for the complex, ill-defined problems they will face when they lead our country.” Byrne, Medill and Stronko expect to begin their senior year in September. C S M N G . C O M | J U L Y 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 | SPACE OBSERVER
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Department of the Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Accessions and Citizen Development, the task force is working Force, in support of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space to increase and offer scholarships for nearly 300 current and Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to address the future ROTC cadets attending Historically Black Colleges issue of racial, ethnic and other demographic disparities and Universities or Hispanic-Serving Institutions. The qualiand their impact on the forces. fied recipients will receive a full-ride scholarship with full Also, on June 2, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. tuition and fees paid starting in the 2020-21 school year. The Barrett and service chiefs, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. move is intended to increase minority representation in the David L. Goldfein and USSF Chief of Space Operations Gen. officer ranks, something the Air Force has struggled with. Jay Raymond, directed the Inspector General to indepen- Currently, racial and ethnic minorities make up 40% of the dently review the service’s record on military discipline as U.S. population but only 24% of the officer corps. well as leader development opportunities for Black/African American Airmen and Space Professionals. Revised dress and appearance regulation The task force is charged with identifying and changing In an effort to be more inclusive of all Airmen and Space policies, proProfessionals, the task force worked to revise cedures, barAir Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and riers and other Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel.” practices that The changes include removal of subjective lanClearly we have to acknowledge may be unfairly guage, including the word “faddish” and referimpacting unences to complexion; both subjective terms that our Air and Space Forces are not derrepresented were in some cases unfairly targeting specific immune from racism and the Air and Space demographic groups. The update also included challenges of inequity. Professionals. authorization for men to wear their hair parted It is postured (cut, clipped or shaved), and authorization for to identify nearname tapes to include diacritical accents, which term problems aid in proper pronunciation and provide a more and solutions that will have immediate benefits for members, accurate representation of a legal name. with a focus on policies particularly impacting minority members. It has been tasked to be mindful of not impacting or as- Diversity, Inclusion, and Unconscious Bias Training suming results from the IG’s review, and is therefore focused The task force, in conjunction with headquarters staff, has on immediate actions versus identification and action toward finished post-production of a new video on unconscious bias longer-term systemic and cultural issues the IG might identify. to highlight bias mitigation strategies that will maximize “Clearly we have to acknowledge our Air and Space Forces are talent and benefit the entire force. The task force is also worknot immune from racism and the challenges of inequity. As a ing with Cornell University to enroll several members of the force that depends on unity, inclusion, and a common strength Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group of purpose, we are committed to being better every day until all in an online Diversity and Inclusion certificate program. within our ranks feel a true sense of belonging that allows them These leaders will be equipped with fundamental diversity to maximize their talents,“ said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, deputy and inclusion concepts and required to share this informachief of staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services. “This is tion with their respective teams as well as Airmen and Space why we stood up the task force, to move out quickly and deliver Professionals at the major command and installation levels. immediate improvements for our services.” The task force is assembling options for department leaders Capitalizing on continuous feedback from the force and to determine their intent for how training will be rolled out the momentum from current national events, the task force to the forces over the coming months and years, and at what is an agile cross-functional team of military and civilian touchpoints in the talent management lifecycle of Airmen Air and Space Professionals that represent communities and Space Professionals that training will be most effective. within the services that bring subject matter expertise to the changes being considered. Members are comprised of Improved shaving waiver procedures Airmen of different ranks and perspectives, representing In conjunction with the Air Force Surgeon General, the both minority and majority groups, whose sole focus is task force used feedback from the field to improve the shaving making changes that create an equitable environment for waiver process. Air and Space Professionals who have been all Department of the Air Force personnel. diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, or PFB, are now auThe task force is task-organized across five lines of effort: thorized five-year shaving waivers. The previous policy required •• Culture and Policy PFB waivers to be updated annually or when a member moved •• Education, Training and Testing to a new duty location. In some cases, members who had been •• Recruiting and Accessions previously diagnosed with PFB were required to get a new waiver •• Workforce Diversity when they moved or deployed, forcing them to shave and ag•• Aircrew Diversity gravate their skin condition or have limited duties while they “We have a unique and historical opportunity to truly make awaited a new medical appointment. This change is intended a difference in the lives of our Airmen and Space Professionals,” to eliminate the burdensome waiver process that was negatively said Brig. Gen. Troy Dunn, Air Force director of Military impacting minority members, as PFB more frequently occurs Force Policy and recently appointed director of the Diversity in Black/African American males, and it also allows more time and Inclusion Task Force. “Over the past few weeks, we’ve for the skin to heal properly. The waiver will be valid for five been working quietly behind the scenes to tackle these issues. years from the date of issuance, or upon an updated diagnosis, Though we have a long road ahead, I’m really proud of the and will remain valid regardless of the member’s deployment work this team has done. We want our people to know that or new permanent change of station location. we’re steadfast in our commitment to building an Air Force “Our work is certainly cut out for us and we have a list culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging.” of items to tackle, but we are listening and we hear you,” To date, the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force facilitated Dunn said. “Racial disparity is a national issue that impacts the following changes: all facets of American life and we will not rest until our Airmen and Space Professionals feel like they truly belong Minority Serving Institutions ROTC scholarships and are thriving in an organization that values diversity In conjunction with the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer and equality.”
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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — “I remember that visit vividly. I went in later that afternoon, naively believing that I would be home after an hour and be back in time for dinner,” said Margetiak. “After Dr. Schisler examined me, he explained his concerns and told me the bad news.” Vacation It had been a long time since Tech. Sgt. Josef Margetiak, 614th Air Operations Center section chief, had been back home to visit his family. In July of 2018, Margetiak, his wife Catherine, and son Kian decided to make the trip from Joint Base Hickam, Hawaii, to visit his parents in Ohio. When they finally made it to his parent’s house, they celebrated Kian’s birthday, enjoyed the local county fair and chased fireflies in the back yard. Unfortunately, it would be during this trip that Margetiak would start to notice some abnormal pain and a lump on his body. As concerned as he was, Margetiak decided to wait until their return to Hawaii to visit with his Primary Care Manager, before directly involving his parents or other family members. Diagnosis “When I was able to meet with my Primary Care Manager at the Hickam clinic, I was referred to Dr. Schisler, a Urology Specialist at the Tripler Army Medical Center for a second opinion,” said Margetiak. “After Dr. Schisler examined me, he explained his concerns and told me the bad news. That while he wasn’t 100% certain it was cancerous, he was 90-95% sure. A second doctor was brought in to examine me and she came to the same conclusion… cancer.” What he thought would only be a one hour appointment lasted close to four hours. Blood tests were performed to check for tumor markers, as well as an ultrasound. While waiting for the results, he went outside to get some air and decided it was time to call his wife. “I explained everything I had been told and tried to remain strong,” said Margetiak. “After talking to her, I called my First Sergeant, and the strength that I managed to somehow cling to during the call with my wife left me the second after I told him I had cancer.” According to Margetiak, that short 5 minute phone call would be one of the toughest conversations he had ever had in his life. “I lived my whole life reading the stories of cancer survivors, or the friends and family that are left be-
hind,” explained Margetiak. “The pain, surgeries, treatments, and often times death, have always been the struggles of someone else… but never me. But this time it was me, and it was a difficult thing to cope with.” Only four short days after the initial visit, Margetiak would undergo a radical orchiectomy to remove the cancer. The surgery went off without a hitch, but the next few weeks of recovery were spent in bed. “Within a pretty short timeframe post-surgery, I was officially diag-
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“Staying positive was tough. No matter how good everything seems to be, we’re always one phone call or text message away from a bad day,” said Margetiak. “I think it’s important to realize that bad days will happen. Maybe it’s tomorrow, or next week or next year. Bad days will happen, but they will also give us the opportunity to show our strength. That strength can come from within, and it can come from the people we surround ourselves with.” For Margetiak, the process of radiation therapy was fairly similar to getting an X-ray or a CT scan. “There isn’t any pain, and the whole process is pretty quick. Like with all cancer treatments though, the more doses you are exposed to, the more there is the potential for both short and long-term side effects,” said Margetiak. “In my case I had to undergo 20 treatments, and some immediate short-term side effects included nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and radiation burns.” According to Margetiak, the nausea was cured after the first session, with the help of prescription medication, but nothing could help with his loss of appetite, fatigue, or the burns he was developing. Within 4 weeks he had lost approximately 15 pounds, as he was only eating a couple bowls of soup and some toast on any given day. “After about the second week, I
Finally, after nearly three months since his last treatment date, Margetiak says he is finally starting to feel like himself again. He even the long awaited news that he is officially back in the clear.
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Tech. Sgt. Josef Margetiak, 614th Air Operations section chief, poses for a photo with his family Catherine and KIan. In late 2018, Margetiak was diagnosed with testicular seminoma while serving in the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Hickam. He underwent a radical orchiectomy to remove the cancer, but ultimately the cancer re-appeared in late 2019. Margetiak went through 20 rounds of radiation therapy to get rid of the cancer. Despite his battle with cancer, he continues to serve in the U.S. Air Force at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. started sleeping more and more. For some people that might sound like a relatively simple side effect, but where normally you feel rested after sleeping, I woke up still feeling tired,” he said. “If it was not for my wife, I’m not sure how I would have taken care of my son or myself. In addition to all of that, I started to develop burns along the portions of my body that were being exposed to the radiation treatment.” Following his treatment, Margetiak began a 6-week recovery period in which his appetite returned, he regained the lost weight
and healed from his burns. However, at the seven to eight week mark, he developed a new side effect. “It was similar to the peripheral neuropathy that patients who undergo chemotherapy often experience, but mine was centered around my hips, thighs, and parts of my abdomen and lower back,” said Margetiak. “It can be a difficult thing to describe, but it was like my nerves had all of a sudden become hyper sensitive. The simplest thing like wearing shorts, or a blanket brushing up against my skin would cause intense pain.”
Family and work “Family is what it’s all about when it comes to either finding the motivation to fight cancer or to just simply get out of bed in the morning,” said Margetiak. “I want to be able to give my wife the opportunity to pursue her goals and help mold my son into a person that will have a positive impact on the world someday.” During his battle with cancer, Margetiak didn’t give up on his career and continued to think of new ways to be effective at work. “When we first got the news, we told him to let us know and we’d do whatever he needed from us,” said Master Sgt. Kyle Rogoski, 614th Air Operations Center flight chief. “We offered for him to take off work to get his mind in a good place, but he said that coming in helps keep his mind right.” Margetiak’s dedication to his job and to his country were unwavering. While he was continuing to get better and work on his health, he exemplified the Air Force core values, but none more than Service Before Self.
“He never stops. He’s always got the team in mind and he’s one of the most professional people I know,” said Rogoski. “Once he started treatment and the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he didn’t come into work, but that didn’t stop him from finding ways to contribute. His confidence gave me confidence.” Magetiak has not let cancer stop him from reaching his goals or thinking of what is to come in his future. Aside from his family, Magetiak’s motivation for his post-military career his goals of becoming a Physical Therapist, to help people develop the best versions of themselves. “When I was approached to tell my story, my initial reaction was to say ‘No,’” explained Magetiak. “I don’t feel special, or necessarily unique. My battles with cancer, while difficult in their own right, aren’t as extreme as others have faced. That initial reaction faded away relatively quickly though, because I strongly believe that even if only one person reads my story and is inspired from it, then it’s worth all the effort to get my story out there. And if you are that person right now reading the words on this page, then I want you to know that I care about you, I believe in you, and no matter what struggle you’re facing, you have the strength to make it through it.”
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WHEN YOU’RE SERIOUS ABOUT REAL ESTATE 840 S Waterleaf Place – Pueblo West - $249,500 To be built 1620 sq. ft. 3 bed, 2 bath 2-story with 2-car garage on 12,429 sq. ft. lot. Stucco with metal roof. A/C. Slab granite counters & 9’ ceilings throughout. High efficiency furnace & continuous hot water. Pella windows. 2x6 exterior walls. 12 different floor plans to choose from. 5 month build time. Save thousands for an easy commute to Colorado Springs. MLS# 2919987
739 Watermelon Drive – Pueblo West - $253,500 Duplex to be built in Pueblo West. 1620 sq. ft. stucco duplex with metal roof on ¼ acre lot. Main level unit is 1008 sq. ft. with 2 beds, 1 bath, & 2-car attached garage. Upper level is 612 sq. ft. with 1 bed & 1 bath. 2 full kitchens & laundries. 50’ cement driveway. Central air. Buyer can pick out everything. 5 months build time. Live in one & rent out the other or rent them both out. MLS# 5704083
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New Concept Homes Duplexes – Pueblo West - $325,000-$348,000 Drive 40 minutes to Pueblo West & save thousands. 2148 sq. ft. rancher with 2 beds, 2 baths, 2-car garages (one on each side). Stucco, metal roof, high efficiency furnace, continuous hot water, Pella windows, granite counters, high quality finishes to attract better tenants. 2x6 exterior construction. 0.29 acre lots to be built on. You choose it all. Also have a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2-car garage ranch floor plans. Call for details
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397 S. Tejon Lane – Pueblo West - $384,900 Pueblo West new construction on 2.47 acres. 1-level 2338 sq. ft. 3 bed rancher on 2.47 acres zoned for horses. Open concept floor plan. Stucco with metal roof. 3-car garage. Granite throughout. Vaulted 9’ ceilings. Central air. Gourmet kitchen. 77’ covered rear patio & 44’ covered front porch. Office. Formal dining. Arches. Horses welcome. Views everywhere. Can pick all interior finishes. MLS# 1938545
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Fairway Pines • $94,900 Land/Under Contract
282 Eagle Mountain Road
Pueblo West • $248,900 New Construction Pueblo West • $248,900 New Construction/ Under Contract
739 S Watermelon Drive
Pueblo West • $384,900
Pueblo • $165,000 Under Contract
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Pueblo West • $240,900 New Construction/ Under Contract
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1136 N Calico Rock Lane
Stratton Meadows • $267,900 Under Contract
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Crystal Park • $75,000 Land
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Chateau at Antelope Ridge • $164,900 Modular/Under Contract
Park Ridge • $65,000 Land
213 Coffee Pot Road
Pueblo West • $348,000 New Construction
Pueblo West • $249,500 New Construction
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1715 Aldrin Place
777 S Watermelon Drive
Flacon Highlands • $355,000 Under Contract
Park Ridge • $65,000 Land
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Pueblo West • $345,000 New Construction/ Under Contract
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Pueblo West • $253,500 New Construction/Under Contract
1225 N Devils Claw Place Pueblo West • $248,900 New Construction/ Under Contract
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397 S Tejon Lane
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Enjoy the beauty and peace of living mountainside in Colorado Springs! District 20 schools 24/7 Emergency Maintenance On-site property management team focused on serving your family Resident focused events New community center opening! 6556 W Columbine Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840 (719) 867-9688 • airforceacademyhousing.com
Highland Park • $799,900 Under Contract
$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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