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Peterson small air terminal named best in Air Force By Heather Heiney
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The passenger terminal provides access to the base’s flight line July 30, 2019, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. It is the hub for all movement of personnel and cargo to and from the base and was recently named the best small air terminal in the Air Force. PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, passenger terminal was recently named the best small air terminal in the Air Force. Even though it’s classified as a small air terminal, it serves 47 units across the entire Front Range, processing thousands of troops and tons of cargo every year for Peterson AFB, Ft. Carson and Schriever AFB. “We deploy any and all forces to and from this area,” said Master Sgt. William Mangin, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the passenger terminal. The mission of personnel in the air transportation career field, also known as Port Dawgs, is to inspect, manifest and load any and all cargo and passengers onto aircraft that deploy from or return to Peterson AFB. They ensure that everything meets weight requirements and is safe for flight during both real-world and exercise scenarios. During fiscal year 2018, the team supported 224 missions by processing about 12,000 passengers and 3,000 tons of cargo. “As an air transporter, things don’t get on the plane unless we put them on the plane,” Mangin said. “It’s definitely very important to the Air Force’s overall mission, and even the
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DoD’s overall mission, as far as getting stuff where it needs to go in an expeditious manner.” Mangin also said one aspect of his work he enjoys the most is being able to support joint partners in the area because their equipment and personnel go through the terminal as well. “I’m in the Air Force, but at the same time, I’m helping the Navy, the Marine Corps and the Army,” Mangin said. “You garner a close working relationship with the people in those branches as well and then you get to see all the cool stuff that they get to do and send them on their way, or even receive them after they’ve done all of it.” Larry Wilkerson, 21st LRS transportation flight chief and deployment officer, said that the terminal’s mission is so important because without it, nothing moves. “You won’t have the airfield working, you won’t have deployers getting down range, you won’t have the Army moving,” Wilkerson said. “The mission they provide to the base and to Ft. Carson is pretty large in respect to other small terminals.” Mangin said that the unit’s greatest challenge was the death of one of their fellow Port Dawgs in August 2018. During
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Army Staff Sgt. Doneil Scarlett, 573rd Movement Control Troupe, and Pfc. Juan Miranda, 22nd Human Resources Company, attach a radio-frequency identification tag to a Humvee July 30, 2019 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. They worked with members of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron to inspect, manifest and load cargo and personnel onto aircraft for a deployment exercise. that time, he said the unit had to make sure they took care of one another, but also continued the mission. “Desite that, we still did amazing things in 2018, we still won the Air Force small air terminal of the year because we have a lot of really, really good people working in this shop,” Mangin said. “Number one, you’ve got great personnel led by an outstanding NCOIC,” Wilkerson said. “We’re proud of them and I think the wing should be proud of them too because they do provide critical mission support to what the space mission is here.”
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By Col. Thomas Falzarano | 21ST SPACE WING
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Our Air Force is comprised of incredible Airmen who are unmatched in the history of the world and are second to none. While we are part of the greatest Air Force ever assembled, it’s important that from time to time we step back and ask important questions. One question I’d like us to ask is: “Are we built to last?” This is a critical and complex question for every Airman and every leader to think about at every level of our Wing. It starts with analyzing our team at the wing level, asking the same question at an individual Airman level and at every step in between. With that in mind, I’d like to share a few thoughts on leadership and where I will focus in the months ahead. I believe it takes really good leaders to succeed in times of hardship. However, successfully navigating good times requires exceedingly great leaders. This may seem counterintuitive. No doubt, you’ve heard or read that anyone can lead when resources, people and money are plentiful. That may be true in the short term but not in the long run. Too many times the spotlight of success provides us with a false sense of security and leads to lazy and undisciplined leadership that spells our doom when budgets and fortunes turn. Over the last 70 years our Air Force’s budget in constant year dollars is exactly flat. Sure, we’ve seen years and decades
of growth. However, 70 years of experience tells us that increased budgets and focus on growing mission areas, like we currently see in space, will eventually return to normal. The same is true when we study our adversaries. Times of relative peace are the most dangerous for the undisciplined and unfocused leader. For that reason, we in the 21st Space Wing must remain extra vigilant and continue to build a wing and a base capable of not only winning today but for decades to come: a wing, groups, squadrons that the Airmen who follow us will be proud to inherit. I will take time over the next few months to learn about your important contributions to our mission. Together we will examine our mission, vision and priorities. In the meantime, my promise to the men and women of the 21st SW is that I will work to help you build sustainable operations, organizations and Airmen. I will work to foster strong relationships, and strengthen our culture. While we do this, we will live by three tenants in addition to our core values: Respect, Readiness, and Responsibility. In doing so we will set the standard for what it means to be a wing, group, squadron, and Airman. All of us working in the National Security Space Enterprise do so in historic times. In the 21st SW, we face
First and foremost, a culture of Airmen helping Airmen. Second, a culture of initiative where ideas know no rank or position.
opportunities and challenges in managing the increased growth. In the weeks ahead I will challenge our leadership team to fully understand our capacity, our capability and our readiness. As we do this, we will build sustainable organizations and conduct and plan operations capable of meeting any near-peer threat. Successful teams go hand in hand with strong relationships. Over the next two years, we will seize every opportunity to build stronger bonds between individual Airmen, across squadrons and groups, with all who call Peterson home, with those bases who host our units around the world, and with our local community. Cementing all of our efforts is a strengthened culture. First and foremost, a culture of Airmen helping Airmen. Second, a culture of initiative where ideas know no rank or position. Every day in our wing there is an Airman with the solution to a problem. My promise to you is to work tirelessly to find you and set the conditions by which you can be heard. Finally, there are hidden gems across our wing. Airmen whose talent has gone unnoticed and undiscovered. We are going to find you and bring your ideas to the table. In the coming weeks you will hear me talk more about Readiness, Respect, and Responsibility. Those three words will be imprinted on the wing commander’s coin. I look forward to having a conversation with you about why they are so critical and together with our Air Force Core Values, the cornerstone of building a team and Airmen who are “Built to Last!” Stacey and I are honored to once again call the 21st SW home. I look forward to learning from you and helping you in accomplishing our critical mission.
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21st Space Wing announces second quarter award winners
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 21st Space Wing celebrates its second quarter award winners during a breakfast at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, July 25, 2019. Members received awards in civilian of the quarter categories as well as company grade officer, senior noncommissioned officer, NCO and Airman of the quarter categories.
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There will be a free community event 10 — 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Memorial Park in downtown Colorado Springs. This event will remember the lives lost Sept. 11, 2001 and honor those who continue to hold the line for the United States and includes remarks by retired U.S. Air Force General Richard B. Myers.
SKYWARN® STORM SPOTTER COURSE
The National Weather Service is hosting a SKYWARN® Storm Spotter course from 2 — 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, at the base auditorium. This course is open to anyone with access to Peterson Air Force Base, and no prior weather knowledge is required. Atendees will learn how to identify and report severe weather phenomena and earn an official SKYWARN® Storm Spotter certification. SKYWARN® is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather. The storm reports submitted by storm spotters help forecasters with the National Weather Service and Air Force provide more accurate forecasts of severe weather.
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Help save lives by donating blood at the next Peterson Air Force Base blood drive. There is a critical shortage of blood in Colorado and every drop counts. The blood drive will take place Aug. 13 from 8:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. at The Club. Review the eligibility documents and sign up for an appointment at Vitalant.org; use code 6827.
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DEPLOYED FAMILIES AND PETERSON COMMUNITY DINNER
The next deployed family and community dinner is Aug. 8, from 5 — 7 p.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base chapel. This month’s theme is fiesta food. For more information, contact the chapel at 719-556-4442.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Sam Johnson, 21st Space Wing vice commander, left, presents the guidon to Col. Marshall T. Hayes, incoming 21st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron commander July 19, 2019, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The 21st Medical Group recently underwent a change when the 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron was redesignated as part of the 21st OMRS.
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SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Personnel from the 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron gather at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 14, 2018. The squadron is the Air Force's premier organization for space-based demonstrations and experiments. The unit’s mission is to innovate to operationalize space and cyber capabilities to advance America’s space superiority
By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright | 50TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — In the ever-changing realm of space operations, adapting, evolving and innovating are key themes for the 50th Space Wing, the epicenter of space. While the entire wing is tasked with innovation, one unit could be referred to as the tip of the innovation spear: the 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron. The 3rd SES’s mission statement is, “Innovate to operationalize space and cyber capabilities to advance America’s space superiority.” “What we do is bridge that gap between a research and development project or satellite and an operational capability,” said 1st Lt. Steven Dillman, 3rd SES, operations support deputy flight commander. “It costs a lot of money to get things into space, so people have ideas but they don’t get to take it to that next step. We help them take that next step.” The squadron is the Air Force's premier organization for space-based demonstrations and experiments. Last year, the squadron completed testing and experiments on the Automated Navigation and Guidance Experiment for Local Space satellite. ANGELS was an experimental satellite that tested the boundaries of orbital mechanics and space system capabilities. This year, two satellite systems occupy much of the squadron’s efforts. The first is the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Secondary Payload Adapter Augmented Geosynchronous Experiment. EAGLE is an experimental satellite developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory. EAGLE carried several different payloads into space, one of which was Mycroft. The latter is a space situational awareness and fourth generation inspector satellite. Among other things, Mycroft explores ways to enhance space object characterization and navigation capabilities, and the designs and data processing methods for enhancing space situational awareness. “EAGLE and Mycroft are kind of like brother and sister,” Dillman said. “They are part of a dual purpose experiment, focused on advancing space situational awareness and guidance, navigation and control capabilities. We’re asking and answering questions like, ‘how do you fly these rendezvous and proximity missions?’ Mycroft is a follow-on to ANGELS with greater capability.” Tech. Sgt. Joseph Vazquez, 3rd SES operations support flight chief, said the squadron’s goal is to develop innovative new tactics, techniques and procedures to enhance their operational capabilities. “We look at lessons learned and try to minimize our deficiencies and maximize our efficiencies,” he said. “If we are to operate in a contested environment, we need to be able to act very quickly and correctly.”
Dillman said the squadron is unique in that there are no templates or technical orders for their missions. “The wing’s mission talks about evolving space warfighting superiority through innovative operations,” he said. “For us, since everything we do is brand new, we can’t help but innovate. We become the tip of that spear.” According to Vazquez, experimenting on satellite systems not only helps develop TTPs for the U.S.’s use, it also allows them to replicate potential threats. “Not only are we pushing technology forward for our capability, but we are able to take today’s friendly assets and replicate what tomorrow’s adversarial assets might represent,” he said. “For everything we discover we can do, we ask ‘how can this be countered, and what’s our counter to the counter?’” With the magnitude of their operations fully realized, the squadron is selective about the Airmen allowed to join their ranks and they hand-pick each hire. Every new mission is a problem to solve. Airmen have to have a deep systems knowledge, and a sound understanding of orbital mechanics among other space operations aspects. Vazquez and Dillman both said the caliber of 3rd SES Airmen leads to a high level of morale and camaraderie. “I’ve never been in a unit where morale was so high,” Dillman said. “Each of us knows just how important this is to our nation and we love our work. When you take talented people and combine that with a love for what we do and the nation, you can rest assured space is in good hands.” “We all have a sense of the big picture,” Vazquez added. “What we’re doing is going to be used for decades. We are setting up space operations and operators to be elite and well trained. That is the foundation of winning in space.” The 3rd SES’s efforts haven’t gone unnoticed as the X-37B Operations Crew was chosen as the Air Force Association’s 2018 Best Space Operations Crew. The award is given for the best overall space operations crew in the United States Air Force. According to Dillman, each new experiment comes with challenges in addition to the awards. “I love seeing people come in with no prior knowledge of rendezvous and proximity ops, and watching them get to the point where they can solve problems on their own,” he said. “It’s so rewarding watching the impact of what we do, knowing we are driving the future.” Vazquez is confident his unit and the Air Force is ready for any challenge in space. “We are pioneering things today that will have impacts decades into the future,” he said. “I can’t tell you every detail about what we do, but I can tell you this: as far as space is concerned, the United States is ready and able.”
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By Tech. Sgt. Erica Picariello | 21 SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — I remember sitting in a government-style room inside of the mental health office on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. I was still on maternity leave with my now three-yearold, Luciano. It was a miracle, because that day he was sleeping in a bucket seat on the floor next to the chair I was sitting in, while I was able to have an adult conversation with a psychiatrist. This psychiatrist felt, based on my psychologist’s notes and treatment history, that I would benefit from taking an anti-anxiety medication. Those words hit me like an ocean wave; they tumbled over me and engulfed me with guilt. I was stone-cold adamant that I wouldn’t take any psychotropic medications while breastfeeding. I had done limited research and I knew that the research within the medical community was limited on what transfers through breastmilk and how much. I was struggling through what would eventually become a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis, but I felt that taking medication would put my son in too much risk. I felt that my mental illness shouldn’t negatively affect his development. Thus, I declined and told the psychiatrist I’d be fine. The next year was an emotional blur. Luciano had colic and would scream at me for hours at a time, almost all day long, unless he was breastfeeding. I remember texting my husband at some point and telling him to, “Come get this child before I launch him like a football.” A few minutes later, my husband came home and held the baby so that I could nap. Shortly after that, my best friend detected the urgency and sadness in my voice. She is active duty too, but she pulled-chalks on her boss and family for a week to help me manage my new baby. I knew that I was frazzled and worn thin because the baby was upset all the time; it couldn’t have been anything else. There were nights that I felt so alone that I would cry into my pillow while nursing my son as my husband slept soundly next to me. I didn’t want anyone to see my tears because I thought they were silly. I just knew I was so sad because I was extremely sleep deprived. I remember feeling so empty when I said goodbye to a boss and family that I loved in Alabama after making the decision to move to Colorado. The move was necessary to further my husband’s career and my own, but I felt like an anvil was being dropped on my chest, and it stayed that way for weeks. I would think too hard for too long about moving, and I would have to fight back ugly, sobbing tears. I told myself this was just how people felt sacrificing for their family. It was a loss and this was normal, I told myself. We moved to Colorado in the midst of my one-year breastfeeding goal with Luciano. In December 2017, soon after getting settled, we weaned from breastfeeding and I started taking anti-anxiety medication and medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I was amazed at the clarity I felt while performing my duties! I was able to complete my tasks with ease, juggling being a mom to three boys and a wife to my amazing husband. I was flying high! Life was good. Five short months later, we found out
we were expecting our fourth child. I was terrified. I had been taking so much medication, and I was worried that the baby would be affected. I remember having a very candid conversation with a midwife at the Evans Army Community Hospital on Fort Carson, Colorado, about the stress I felt. I’d been off all of my medications for a month or so, and I was experiencing severe anxiety, nightmares and insomnia. This wonderful nurse explained to me that, based on research from the National Center for Biotechnology Information, there were medications out there that I could take while pregnant and breastfeeding. Based on this research, the amount that would transfer through breastmilk was undetectable in the newborn’s body. She explained that it was like “a drop of medication in a gallon bucket.” I took this advice to heart and started a medication regimen that was appropriate for my body and pregnancy timeline. During and after the pregnancy with our fourth son, Franco, I reflected on the differences between that pregnancy and newborn phase and compared it to my experience with Luciano. Because I continued treatment through this last pregnancy, I was able to see that I had allowed myself to suffer, and that affected almost every relationship in my life. I wasn’t the best version of myself for my kids, my teammates or my husband. Not only that, but I did not enjoy being a new mother. I felt distant from my son and extremely stressed out. I know how intuitive babies are, and I’m sure this affected his disposition and development. I had been so worried that my “selfish decision” to take medication while pregnant or breastfeeding would negatively affect my baby’s development that I didn’t see that the medication was the thing that would allow us both to flourish. Through that reflection I realized that continuing treatment was the best choice, not only for myself and immediate family, but for my Air Force family as well. I wasn’t able to give 100 percent of my attention or effort to my job in the mental state I was in before, which put my mission at risk. I’m not here to tell you that four kids is easier than three (it most certainly is not) or that there is a magic pill out there that will fix everything (it won’t), but I hope to lift the stigma that exists on prenatal and postnatal mental health care and taking medications while breastfeeding. I wanted to share this story on the heels of National Breastfeeding Week, which runs from August 1 through August 7, but also in light of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright’s viral social media video on Air Force suicides and resiliency. Wright stated that this year alone, we’ve already lost 78 Airmen, that’s 28 more than all of last year. Even though I’ve never experienced suicidal ideations, I was falling apart at the seams and barely able to function. I know there are other mothers out there who may be struggling with the same dilemma I was facing, and I’m here to tell you that it’s not the breast feeding or bottle feeding that best takes care of your baby, taking proper care of your own mental health as a mother.
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It’s a great weekend for military, veterans and families with two great events at UC Health Field, 4385 Tutt Blvd. Tonight, 6-9pm, the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, publishers of this newspaper, in partnership with Phil Long Dealerships, welcome everyone for Family Movie Night with “The Sandlot,” airing at dusk on the jumbotron. Family friendly activities include game booths, music, face painting, a bounce house, food trucks, s’mores and more! While the event is free, registration is required: https://www.csbj.com/event/military-family-movie-night/ Return to the ballfield Saturday, 10am-5 pm, for VetFest 2019 sponsored by Wounded Warrior Project. This day-long community event includes live music and entertainment, a Veteran Affairs Town Hall, a Veteran Affairs Claims Clinic, Career Workshops, free LinkedIn photos, a Resource Fair, and a Softball Tournament. Make sure to visit the Mt. Carmel team at our outreach booth at both events!
EVENTS CALENDAR *All events/services at no cost at Mt. Carmel unless noted
Aug 9: CSMNG Family Movie Night at UC Health/Vibes Stadium, 6-9pm – Visit the Mt. Carmel booth/team
Aug 13: Spiritual Connection Group, non-denominational discussion of spirituality, noon-1pm
Aug 10: Therapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai Chi, 10-11am
Aug 13: Yoga, PT/trauma relief-focus, 5-6pm
Aug 10: VetFest, UC Health/Vibes Stadium, 10 am-5pm – Visit the Mt. Carmel booth/team
Aug 14: Discover Goodwill Hiring Event
Aug 10: Therapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai Chi, 10-11am Aug 10: Half-Day Equine Retreat at Norris Penrose Event Center, pre-register, 719-7727000
Aug 14: How to Find God’s Plan For Your Life 7-8:30pm Aug 14: Warriors First, support group for justice-involved veterans, 4-5pm Aug 14: Art Therapy promoting stress relief and self-healing, 5-7pm
Aug 12: Alcoholics Anonymous 8-9am
Aug 15: PTS Support Group, 10-11am
Aug 12: Spiritual Coverage, meet with a chaplain, 10 am-2 pm
Aug 15: Brown Bag Bible Study 1-2:30pm
Aug 12: Cooking Matters For Adults Class 5:30-7:30pm
Aug 15: Peer Navigator Social & Career Networking 4:30-6:30pm
Aug 13: Veteran-X PTS-focused group, 4:30-6:30pm
Aug 16-18: Salute to American Veterans Rally & Festival, Cripple Creek, all day
Help Us Support Ours: Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and safe event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-profit has directly impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through more than 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and have direct impact on thousands of Veterans in our community.
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(U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Samuel Eckholm) Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Demonstration Team commander, flies a twilight demonstration during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 28, 2019. Founded in 2007, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team showcases the unique capabilities of the world's premier fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Tech. Sgt. Hai Spletstoser, a 11 walks the flight line at Alpena Strike 19. Northern Strike 19 i than 20 states, multiple servi
(U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian Cadiz)
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein administers the oath of enlistment to a group of Air Force recruits during a Heritage to Horizons concert in honor of military and veteran service organizations at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, July 26, 2019.
A 494th Fighte Academy cadet Operation Air F mission being a
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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dalton Williams)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS-18 rocket launches July 25, 2019, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The CRS-18 is the latest mission in the Commercial Resupply Services program, which transports thousands of pounds of cargo and supplies to resupply the International Space Station.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Scott Thompson)
16th Security Forces Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, security forces specialist, Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan., July 22, 2019, during exercise Northern is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting service members from more ice branches, and seven coalition countries.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lawrence Sena)
Senior Airman Isaiah Raiano, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps a child operate a fire hose during the Summer Youth Fair at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 25, 2019. Approximately 100 children from across Fairchild AFB participated in the fair.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)
er Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle takes off for a familiarization flight for a U.S. Air Force t at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, July 26, 2019. The cadets are participating in Force, a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force accomplished.
in Photos (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jensen Stidham)
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Air Force Space Command all-call addresses future of space
By Halle Thornton | 50TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, hosted an all-call as part of the command’s space warfighting road show at the base fitness center at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, July 29. Hundreds of 50th Space Wing personnel and mission partners, such as the National Space Defense Center, participated in the discussion that highlighted the growing importance of the base’s missions. “Space is critical to everyday life,” Raymond said. “It’s vital to our national security, and our adversaries know this. You are multi-domain leaders of the future. We need to compete, deter and win.” The general also said warfighters are needed to maintain space superiority. “The warrior mindset is the relentless pursuit of excellence,” he said. “We need to be competent, confident and have a relentless drive for improvement.” Warfighters adhere to common principles; they are team-oriented, mission-focused and universally respected. “These warfighting principles are earned by competence,” he said. “It’s not just limited to space, it’s all warfighting.” The general then opened the floor for questions addressing Airmen’s concerns, such as the need for a larger fitness center, the delay of support authorizations to support the base’s growing operations and what he could share about what the stand up of U.S. Space Command will look like. “We are listening — and trust that your leadership is advocating on your behalf to get you the resources you need,” said the general. Chief Master Sgt. Roger Towberman, AFSPC command chief, closed the all-call addressing the health and wellness of Airmen, calling on them to make, grow and use their connections. “We all took an oath to execute the important mission – but it’s not a zero-sum game,” he said. “We can’t do it alone. We have to rely on our support network of family, friends and coworkers.”
(U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers)
Gen. Jay Raymond, Air Force Space Command commander, briefs Airmen during an all-call at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, July 29, 2019. Raymond encouraged the audience to embrace these warfighting principles: be team-oriented, mission-focused and universally respected.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Bottom Line Up Front Colorado state law permits the sale, use and transfer of products containing cannabidiol under certain provisions. However, Airmen are only permitted to use the Food and Drug Administration-approved drug Epidiolex, which contains CBD, and only with a proper prescription. Airmen are prohibited from using all other CBD products.
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Air Force Instruction 36-3208, section 5.54 defines drug abuse as the “wrongful, illegal, or improper use, possession, sale, transfer… of any drug.” Use of CBD products may also subject Airmen to punitive action pursuant to Article 92 and Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Although use of CBD products may be legal under state law, Airmen and other military members who use CBD could be subject to discharge from the Air Force. Additionally, AFI 90-507 section 1.1.6 prohibits the use of products derived from hemp seed or hemp seed oil because they may contain tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is still listed on the Drug Enforcement Agency’s list of controlled substances, so Airmen who test positive for THC may be subject to punitive action. Some CBD products contain hemp seed, which may trigger a positive drug test for THC. Even if a member does not test positive for THC, a finding that the member used CBD or other hemp-based products will still amount to a violation of the AFI and multiple articles of the UCMJ. The Air Force’s Legal headquarters published an article April 30 about CBD use. The publication states that the only CBD product approved for use by Airmen is Epidiolex, and airmen must possess a valid prescription prior to using this product. All other CBD products may trigger a positive THC result when airmen are drug tested, and should therefore not be used. Members who have additional questions or concerns can consult the Peterson Base legal office at 719-556- 4871.
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Monse’s Pupuseria adds a retail market By Matthew Schniper | Colorado Springs Independent Monse Hines has been sharing her Salvadoran food locally since 2011, taking a great leap forward in early 2018 by acquiring the building at 115 S. 25th St. in which Monse’s Pupuseria currently resides. She also acted as an incubator for Sweet Elizabeth’s Organics (before baker Elizabeth Durham expanded to her 1625 W. Uintah St. location) and most recently hosted Karen’s Corner Bakery in the same retail area of the building that faces 25th Street. Beginning Aug. 6, Monse and her husband and co-owner Tim Hines (who’s also active-duty with the Army) are taking that space back for their own business mostly, while also inviting in Culinary Institute of America-trained baker Jenny Denman, proprietor of Snowberry Bakehouse — who’ll provide gluten-free as well as some GF-vegan (and GF-non-vegan) desserts. Tim says they’ve decided to shift away from maintaining wholesale accounts elsewhere and create their own exclusive pickup point for Monse’s beloved stuffed cornmeal flatbreads. The plan with Monse’s ToGo is to continue operating the eatery just as it has been, but add a grab-and-go market so folks can take away frozen pupusas on the fly for cooking later, or bypass the restaurant side to pick up quick to-go food. He envisions stocking Monse’s full menu in the market, including salads, side sauces and the variety of pupusa flavors. New hours building-wide: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
Courtesy Monse's Taste of El Salvador
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2019 Heller Center Paint Out, an event for all plein air artists. Featuring guest artist Joanne Lavender. Thurs., Aug. 8, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. UCCS Heller Center for the Arts and Humanities, 1250 N. Campus Heights, 255-3007, heller@uccs.edu, uccs.edu.
Project Photography, a presentation by photographer Peter Kowalchuk, who will talk about how project photography works and the pros and cons. Mon., Aug. 12, 7-9 p.m. Free. Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake, 649-4241, lynn.pdphotographers@ gmail.com, pdphotographers.com.
BUSINESS & TECH Apple Users Meeting, learn the many capabilities and how-to details of your devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV and Mac computers. Includes other related tech items such as security, passwords, video streaming and more. Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Free. Colorado Springs Fire Station 14, 1875 Dublin Blvd., 578-9385, jeffj@summug.org, smmug.org.
Seal or Expunge your Criminal Record, a seminar with information on this important topic. Greenbacks and Associates Group, 801 N. Weber St. Second Saturday of every month, noon to 1 p.m. Free. 301-9371, thegreengroup2016@gmail. com, greenbacksandassociatesgroup.com.
LITERARY EVENTS
Boot Camp: Steps to Owning Your Business, a realistic starting point for all budding entrepreneurs. At the end, you will have a good feel for the level of effort and commitment it will take to make your business successful. A Lunch ‘n Learn event. Thurs., Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $20. Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., #101, 667-3803, sbdc@elpasoco.com, pikespeaksbdc.org. Free Computer Basics Classes, meant to help users get more comfortable with Windows and internet basics, including how to manage files and how to browse the internet with various browsers. Please call if you plan to come. Joe Mullally, Emergency Computer Service, 2640 W. Colorado Ave. Saturdays, 9-10:15 a.m. Free. 667-1663, joe@ecscolorado.com.
Barnes and Noble Book Club: Colson Whitehead, a discussion of The Nickel Boys, a brilliant and blistering story of two boys from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Underground Railroad. Tues., Aug. 13, 7-8 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble - Citadel, 795 Citadel Drive East, 637-8282, facebook.com/bncitadel.
FOOD & DRINK Creekside Cowboy Breakfast Buffet, all-you-can-eat creekside patio dining featuring live entertainment with Ted Newman. Saturdays, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; through Sept. 1. $13.99, $5.99 for ages 10 and under. The Pantry Restaurant, 6980 Lake St., Green Mountain Falls, 684-9018, thepantry@comcast.net.
Tax Prep Essentials for Small Businesses, a realistic starting point for small businesses wanting to strengthen their understanding of their business taxes. Tues., Aug. 13, 9 a.m. to noon. $30. Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., #101, 667-3803, sbdc@elpasoco.com, pikespeaksbdc.org.
Star Party, with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society, who will bring their telescopes to explore the night sky, planets, stars and constellations. Meet at the Visitor Center. Sat., Aug. 10, 8:30 p.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, linda. groat@state.co.us, cpw.state.co.us.
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Intimate Conversations: Unplugged, a raw and authentic music series that will feature and spotlight vocalists, bands and instrumentalists who want to capture music lovers with an upclose and personal experience. Second Saturday of every month, 4-6 p.m. $25. Tim Gill Center for Public Media, 315 E. Costilla St., 459-7663, 360spectrummgmt@gmail.com, facebook. com/360spectrummgmt.
Chautauqua Presentation Featuring General William Jackson Palmer, sponsored by the Victor Heritage Society in honor of the 125th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the City of Mines in 1894. A great opportunity to see the beautiful-
GET INVOLVED Donation Drive for TESSA, collecting the organization’s urgent needs, including items like razors, sunscreen, baby wipes, deodorant, shaving cream, body wash, diapers (sizes 4 and 5) and lawn-sized trash bags. Hosted by Terry Naber, RE/MAX Properties, Inc., 1740 Chapel Hills Drive. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; through Sept. 30. “Fund the Arts, Feed the Culture, Fuel the Future”, hosted by the Knobhill Urban Arts District. A school supply drive and celebration of the district’s newest mural, which will be painted live by three local artists at this event. Sat., Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Platte Furniture, 2331 E. Platte Place, 702/576-3346, paes164@gmail.com, plattefurniture.com.
ly restored interior of the historic Saint Victor’s Catholic Church. Sat., Aug. 10, 2-3 p.m. Free. St. Victor’s Catholic Church, S. 2nd Street and Portland Avenue, Victor, VictorHeritageSociety@ gmail.com, victorheritagesociety.com. Pikes Peak Regional History Lecture Series: Marshall Sprague: Controversial Feature-Writer “Historian” to Our Town, Our State, Our West, presented by Katherine Sturdevant. This journalist-author is a colorful character in the history of his own chosen town. His popular history of the town remains the book most likely offered to newcomers. Sat., Aug. 10, 2-3 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Colorado Springs Pioneers Muse-
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Mindful Resilience Yoga Therapy, a class designed for combat veterans with PTSD, taught by a veteran. “Students learn the tools of mindful resilience to help cope with the symptoms of their trauma.” Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free for veterans and active duty personnel. Hot on Yoga, 5740 Carefree Circle North, #360, 440-4800, support@hotonyoga.com, hotonyoga.com.
KIDS & FAMILY 11th Annual Colorado Springs Native American Intertribal Powwow, a one-day powwow to celebrate Native history and culture. Enjoy Native drums and dancers, Native art and artisans, birds of prey and live wolf exhibits, Aztec Dancers, Native vendors and Native food, such as Indian tacos and fry bread, kids’ activities and much more. Sat., Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $5, children free. Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, 559-0525, office@onenationwt.org, coloradospringspowwow.org.
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Gentle Stretching, with instructor Bill Currington, bringing three decades of yoga, dance and martial arts experience to this gentle stretching class, suitable for all ages and people with limited mobility. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. $10. Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E. Fountain Blvd., #150, 358-1816, bill.curington@jppso-cos.af.mil, movementartscs.com.
Senior Wellness, a health and wellness class for seniors Tuesdays, 12:45 p.m. Senior Resource Development Agency, 230 N. Union Ave., Pueblo, 719/545-8900, srda.org.
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Book Signing: Larry Correia, Sarah A. Hoyt and DJ Butler, including a musical performance and reading. Be the first to get your hands on the newest additions to these awesome series: Monster Hunter Guardian and Witchy Kingdom. Thurs., Aug. 8, 7-9 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble Citadel, 795 Citadel Drive East, 637-8282, tinyurl. com/B-NBookSigning. Open Mic, Spoken Word, Poetry Night, an open mic for all young performers of any talent, including music, comedy, poetry and dance. Tuesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight. Free. Royal Castle Lounge & Grill, 2355 Platte Place, 375-1886, daniel@royalcastlelounge.com, royalcastlelounge.com.
RECREATION & OUTDOORS Achilles Pikes Peak Weekly Workout, an all-inclusive running/walking/wheeling/handcycling/ moving group that welcomes all people with disabilities to participate. The event divides participants into groups based on pace and distance “and this means no one is left behind.” Mondays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Free. Colorado Running Company - N. Nevada, 2562 N. Nevada Ave. #140, 760/470-3947, achillespikespeak.org. Fly Fishing: Learn the Basics, a basic lesson with equipment provided, for ages 8 years and up. Meet at Dragonfly Pond. Sat., Aug. 10, 10 a.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, linda.groat@ state.co.us, cpw.state.co.us. Hike: Black Bear Trail and Geer Pond, a beautiful, 4.5-mile loop through the Geer Pond valley. Watch for wildlife and other pretty sights. Meet at Outlook Ridge Trailhead. Sat., Aug. 10, 8 a.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, linda.groat@ state.co.us, cpw.state.co.us. Hike: Dynamite Cabin, a guided hike to visit one of the old hunting cabins on the park and learn why it got its name. Meet at Grouse Mountain. Sun., Aug. 11, 3 p.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, linda.groat@state.co.us, cpw.state.co.us. Nature Walk: Wapiti Trail, an easy, guided walk to learn about the local plants and animals. Amazing views of Pikes Peak and the forest habitat. Meet at the Visitor Center. Mon., Aug. 12, 9 a.m. Park pass required. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, cpw.state.co.us.
SPECIAL EVENTS Dreamation Creations Farmer and Artisan Market, including produce vendors, artisans, baked goods and so much more. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; through Oct. 5. Free. Rocks Sports Bar & Grill, 1840 N. Academy Blvd., 352/212-3459, dreamationcreationsllc@hotmail.com, facebook.com/groups/dcfarmerandartisanmarket. USA Cycling Road Masters National Championships, in these races from coast-to-coast, the country’s best riders will compete across each discipline to win the U.S. title. The schedule begins in March and continues with at least one championship nearly every month, including races at the junior, collegiate, amateur, elite and masters levels. Aug. 8-11, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Downtown Colorado Springs, 1 N. Tejon St., 6347333, info@thesportscorp.org, usacycling.org.
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