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CFC kicks off at Peterson By Erinn Callahan | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen will have the opportunity through Jan. 15 to support their favorite charitable cause with this year’s Combined Federal Campaign. The CFC, an annual workplace charity campaign that allows contributors to automatically give to groups from a broad range of charities, kicked off at the Peterson Air Force Base Bowling Center Oct. 19, 2018. Via an online portal, Airmen can donate to a wide range of organizations – including faithbased charities, food banks and homeless shelters – with either a one-time or monthly deduction from their paycheck, said Michael James, Veterans Squaring Away Veterans executive vice president. Each unit has one or more CFC project officers who can assist anyone interested in do-
nating, he said. “I know the process the CFC uses to screen their participants, so those who choose to contribute can rest assured that all CFC participants are worthy of their consideration,” James said. New regulations from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management strictly prohibits the solicitation and collection of cash donations in connection with the CFC, said Master Sgt. R. Hope Artis, 561st Network Operations Squadron integration flight chief. “This means that, for current and all future campaigns, cash fundraising events – such as bake sales, silent auctions, book sales, chili cook-offs and other similar events – are no longer permitted in connection with the CFC,” said Artis, one of four installation project officers for the CFC on Peterson. “Instead, CFC special events
must focus only on increasing employee awareness of CFC charities and their missions,” she said. This marks the third year VSAV has participated in the CFC, James said. The Colorado Springs-based nonprofit uses a network of experienced veterans to assist fellow veterans and their families throughout their integration into local communities, he said. “We participate in charity fairs throughout the Front Range, events where CFC participant organizations have the opportunity to interact one on one with potential contributors from active-duty military, federal civilian employees, and for the past two years, the opportunity to interact with and receive support from military and federal civilian retirees,” James said.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Michael James, Veterans Squaring Away Veterans executive vice president, speaks with Airmen about the Combined Federal Campaign at the bowling alley on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 19, 2018. According to OPM.gov the CFC is the world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with almost 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year.
AFPC supporting Tyndall recovery By Kat Bailey | AIR FORCE’S PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force’s Personnel Center is supporting Headquarters Air Force, Air Combat Command and the 325th Fighter Wing as they continue the recovery efforts at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. “We understand recovery will be a long process for many of our Airmen and their families and our priority is to do everything we can to help,” said AFPC commander Maj. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kelly Walker) Gen. Andrew Toth. “Tyndall JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — Representatives from the Eglin Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Airmen, uniformed and civilCenter and the Air Force's Personnel Center assist families affected by Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base, October ian, have a lot on their plates. 19, 2018. Support personnel from Tyndall and other bases were on location to support Airmen returning to their homes to We’re an Air Force family and we’ll get through this assess damage and collect personal belongings.
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together.” Toth said. “We’ll support AFPC continues to work the 325th Fighter Wing comclosely with ACC on a three- mander’s manpower decisions phased reassignment action based on those requirements.” plan for military members that “It’s important to undercan adapt to future decisions stand that we’ll take into acabout the status of Tyndall count the needs of our Airmen mission sets. Phase 1 is cur- and their families in all phases rently ongoing as AFPC pro- of the process,” Toth added. cesses orders diverting some Currently, AFPC has a Airmen previously identified 16-member team in place at as inbound to Tyndall, and Eglin AFB to provide local orders for those previously support for Tyndall Airmen identified as outbound from and their families, comprised Tyndall. of military assignment and ci“We must remain agile, vilian personnel specialists, innovative and responsive Airman and Family Readiness to Tyndall’s needs when we experts, Exceptional Family move into Phases 2 and 3 after Member Program profesHeadquarters Air Force and sionals, Military Family Life ACC make decisions about the future of Tyndall missions,” See Tyndall recovery page 15
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complement their skills and compensate for their deficiencies in order to ensure the success of the team. I have been fortunate enough to work for some amazing leaders during my career who have truly inspired me. Common traits that each one of these people held were directly related to their levels of Emotional Intelligence. For example, they maintained a positive attitude, actively listened to others, rarely lost their cool, cared about the people around them, displayed empathy and compassion, and never gave the impression that they thought themselves better than anybody else (regardless of rank). I now realize these leaders were emotionally intelligent leaders who understood and managed themselves, empathized with others, and collaborated well with their teams. Leaders with these traits easily inspire the people around them, are able to create effective teams, and easily earn trust from others because their actions are genuine and not just for show or self-promotion. Most of us can identify when someone is going through the motions of leadership without being genuine, and those leaders certainly struggle to inspire anyone. If you make the conscious decision to be more self-aware of your emotions and how they impact other people, your social skills will naturally become stronger. More often than not, this leads to being a more influential person, creating deeper bonds with
those around you, and becoming a more inspirational leader. A few tips we were taught at the AWC for improving our emotional intelligence included making a conscious effort to be more aware of non-verbal communication like facial expressions, body language, and gestures in ourselves and others. We learned the importance of recognizing our own signals of rising stress levels so we can attempt to reduce stress as much as possible. It was emphasized that our levels of stress directly impact those we are trying to lead. It is also important to work hard at maintaining a positive attitude, practice effective conf lict resolution by choosing words carefully, keep potentially heated conversations centered on the facts, and be ready to forgive quickly and find a way to peacefully end conflict. Finally, it is essential to stay connected to your emotions and strive to not only understand their origins but how they may be perceived by those around you. For anyone looking for ways to expand on their leadership skills, I recommend looking into emotional intelligence assessments and literature to see if it is a topic that resonates with you. I found it helpful to first analyze my own skills and then add the emotional intelligence model in an effort to improve my own leadership abilities.
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CMSAF Wright listens, shares lessons while visiting Luke By Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid | 56TH FIGHTER WING LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Oct. 22, 2018, to engage with Airmen and gain insight on the wing’s mission. Wright visited multiple units including the 56th Medical Group, 56th Mission Support Group, 607th Air Control Squadron, 56th Maintenance Group and Base Operations. While visiting the 56th MDG, Wright stopped at stations throughout the facility to listen to Airmen and their concerns or feedback. Airmen addressed enlisted performance reports, computer based training, operational camouflage pattern uniforms and leadership standards. Wright left them with a personal story and wisdom on how to overcome their obstacles. “My greatest obstacle was myself,” said Wright. “In my career and in my life, whenever
something bad happened it was always somebody else’s problem. I was always placing blame on others around me until I realized as a senior master sergeant. I was stationed in Korea and I had a young senior airman who told me I was a hypocrite. He helped me understand that I was responsible for my own destiny. He forced me to go home and look in the mirror and realize that I was responsible for my own actions. Once I was able to take responsibility for myself I was able to progress forward.” As the CMSAF’s visit continued, he stopped to talk with Airmen in the 607th ACS about physical fitness, character and attitude. He spoke on developing the Air Force’s core values as part of their character and making it something that is important to them. “The difference between character and personality is that character is on the inside
and personality is what’s on the outside, you can fake it to everybody,” said Wright. “Character you can’t fake. It’s what you stand for and making sure you adopt the core values.” Wright spoke on keeping oneself disciplined with physical fitness and making sure you are always ready. “You have to keep yourself disciplined before someone else does,” said Wright “Nobody is going to tell you when to get up and run, that’s all on you.” As the visit to Luke came to a close, the message that Wright ensured he passed on was to eliminate the phrase “that’s good enough.” Wright made sure that all of the Airmen he spoke with remembered the key message of making sure we live by the core values, especially “Excellence in all we do.” “If it can be better, then good isn’t enough,” said Wright. “Always strive for excellence.”
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright listens to an Airman’s question during a meet and greet, Oct. 22, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Wright visited multiple units on base including the 607th Air Control Squadron where he addressed questions on physical fitness and being combat ready Airmen.
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright salutes Col. Robert Sylvester 56th Mission Support Group commander, before a meet and greet Oct. 22, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Wright met with hundreds of Airmen addressing their questions and concerns about the Air Force’s future.
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Members from the 607th Air Control Squadron greet Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, Oct. 22, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Wright spent the day touring the base and meeting with hundreds of Airmen, addressing their concerns on the progression of the Air Force’s future.
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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright shakes hands with Chief (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aspen Reid) Master Sgt. Ronald Thompson, 56th Fighter Wing command chief during a base tour Oct. 22, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. During the tour, Wright spent the day engaging with the men and women at Luke LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs an Airman during a meet and greet in the 56th Medical Group, Oct. 22, 2018 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Airmen gathered in a room to hear the knowledge and career experiences Wright shared during his visit. AFB and gaining insight on Luke’s mission. W W W. C S M N G . C O M | T H U R S D AY,
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Please join Peterson Health Promotions and Tammy Hanson, United States Anti-Doping Agency education manager, Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 3 — 4 p.m. at the Base Chapel Annex 2, as we discuss safe supplement use from an athletic and performance standpoint. If you have ever used supplements or are curious about supplement safety or how they can affect your performance, this is for you! USADA is the National Anti-Doping Organization for the US Olympic and Paralympic athletes. USADA is dedicated to the advancement of clean sport through scientific research and education and outreach initiatives focused on awareness and prevention. If interested, contact Laura Moore at 556-5787 or laura.m.moore8.ctr@mail.mil
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PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — To prepare for the arrival of human space flight tests next year, the 920th Rescue Wing along with the DoD Human Space Flight Support Office, NASA and SpaceX personnel joined forces to plan and execute a realistic medical evacuation exercise at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Oct. 25. Their mission was to respond to a simulated emergency incident that required DoD support and expertise. The exercise included 12 participants role-playing various injuries after a launch pad emergency. The DoD HSFS Office planned and coordinated 920th RQW assets which included two HH-60G helicopters from the 301st Rescue Squadron, four pararescuemen from the 308th RQS and two flight surgeons from the DoD HSFS Office. This exercise revalidated the response time of the Airmen and aircraft from Patrick Air Force Base, to Kennedy Space Center in the event of a catastrophic, life-threatening occurrence within the capsule of a human spaceflight launch. This was also the first time the DoD, NASA and commercial providers have exercised this type of event utilizing live patients and the full array of air assets, according to HSFS. “With our partners at NASA, these exercises are important in developing a foundational understanding of our capabilities and integrating our procedures to better the mission. While today’s exercise was generic, we will continue to build into more advanced rescue scenarios,” said Staff Sgt. Gregg Forshaw, 308th Rescue Squadron pararescueman. “Today is a great example of how we, as Citizen Airmen, provide our expertise, while reflecting on our long history of supporting the NASA.” Pararescuemen hold a unique position in combat-search-and-rescue missions. Each pararescueman is trained and equipped to conduct both conventional and unconventional recovery missions. Their motto, “That others may live,” and their trauma medicine capabilities combined with battlefield skills make them unique within the special operations community. Since the inception of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, the DoD has provided Human Space Flight Support to NASA. “The HSFS Office has provided support to NASA's Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs,” explained Brent Maney, HSFS Space Medical Contingency Specialist. “It continues to provide support for Soyuz, Orion, and commercial crew programs (CCPs) because we’re the principle liaison for human spaceflight support operations.” Maney explained that the DoD HSFS Office assists CCPs with unique DoD capabilities ensuring the global rescue and recovery of NASA and NASA-sponsored astronauts. “It’s a unique orchestra between NASA, the Air Force Reserve and active duty; to see everything come together,” Lt. Col. Dave Mahan, DoD HSFS CCP division chief said. “The 920th has supported human spaceflight for the last 50 years and we look forward to continuing those trusted relationships long into the future.” For every human mission launching from Kennedy Space Center for the next fiscal year, 920th RQW Airmen will be present to not only clear the range, but also remain on standby in the event of a mishap. “Our hope is to not ever be needed,” said Lt. Col. Paul Carpenter, 301st Rescue Squadron pilot. “But we’re ready to respond if something were to happen during any launch.” Carpenter explained that aircraft and crews as well as teams of pararescuemen will be pre-positioned, ready and waiting should something happen that necessitates rescue operations.
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PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing revalidate their response time in the event of a catastrophic, life-threatening occurrence within the capsule of a human space flight launch, Oct. 25, 2018, at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This exercise marked the first time that the Department of Defense, NASA and commercial providers have exercised this type of event utilizing twelve live patients and the full array of air assets. “I know that NASA has had a long relationship with the 920th and 45th Space Wing when we were operating shuttles here and we’re looking forward to working with them again,” said Kjell Lindgren, NASA astronaut. “Being able to rely on their assets, people and professionalism really puts our minds at ease that we are all on the same team as we are continuing to march forward with human space exploration.” When the final mission of the American Space Shuttle Program, Space Transportation System - 135, launched in July 2011, it marked the end of an era not only for NASA but also for the 920th Rescue Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen who had served as guardians of the NASA astronauts for five decades. That seven-year hiatus will come to an end next summer. Patrick is being used as the primary staging location due to its vicinity to Kennedy Space Center and the support provided by Patrick AFB. While rescue is the primary mission of the rescue forces, they can be called on for medevac if the need arises. The exercise was proof of concept. With highly trained rescue personnel, the 920th RQW remains ready to support the next era of human space flight, willing to meet the needs of NASA’s unique, evolving missions.
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PETERSON AIR FORC BASE, Colo. — Service members from the Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Air Force spoke on a joint non-commissioned officer and senior NCO panel Oct. 2 and 9 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The joint service panels provided Peterson Airmen an open forum to interact with leaders from other branches, ask questions and gain insight on working in a joint environment. “The objective for the NCO panel is to introduce our younger Airmen and NCOs to working with the other services and offer them the opportunity to learn how to work with and for supervisors and leaders of other services if they find themselves in a joint environment,” said Master Sgt. Justin Blackwell, 561st Network Operations Squadron NCO in charge of mission management. “An Army sergeant, a Marine sergeant, and an Air Force staff sergeant will have very different outlooks and ways of going about their mission and it can come as a culture shock to some of our Airmen.” Some topics discussed during the open forum included different language across branches, abbreviations, rank structures, performance reports and deployments. It also gave Airmen and NCOs a chance to talk about their unit’s respective mission and what they bring to the fight. “For the panel members, it's a chance to pass on what they've learned, what they've experienced, and help draw the services closer together into an even more cohesive team at the tactical level,” said Blackwell. “For the audience, it's a chance to learn how to work with the other services that behave so differently from ours. To be honest, I was in the military far too long before I learned what USWHATEVERCOM did and how they figured into the grand scheme of the Department of Defense. My goal with the professional development seminars is to pass on that knowledge to our younger folks sooner.” The joint panels happen quarterly with the next one scheduled for early January. “We are just trying to get as many people involved as possible,” said Master Sgt. Matthew Heenan, 21st Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor. “The best way to do that is word-of-mouth, whether that’s through organizations like the Top 3 or just having panel and audience members go back (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Kenney) to their work centers and say that it was helpful and there PETERSON AIR FORC BASE, Colo. — Service members from the Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Royal Canadian Air Force and U.S. Navy speak to Airmen during a joint non-commiswas value added.” For more information on the joint NCO and SNCO panels, sioned officer panel, Oct. 2, 2018 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The panel was designed as an open forum for Airmen to interact with members of other services and learn contact the Professional Development Center at 719 556-9226. about working in joint environments.
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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. Pediatricians make it a point to discuss how SIDS can be prevented at all newborn and infant wellness visits. Since 1992, when the American Academy of Pediatrics began the “Back to Sleep” campaign, the annual rate of SIDS has dramatically gone down compared to previous years. By adopting policies encouraging non-prone sleeping the first year of life, other countries have seen similar reductions in cases during the same time period. Sadly, it remains the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome was first defined in the late 1960s. It describes the sudden death of an infant “under one year of age which remains unexplained,” despite a thorough investigation. The syndrome has also been known as “crib death” or “cot death.” It is currently theorized accidental suffocation may be a cause of, or significant factor in, most sleep-related cases of SIDS. It is also felt infants who were victims of SIDS most likely had an unidentified vulnerability (such as genetic or brain abnormalities). Studies have established that SIDS more commonly affects infants who are born prematurely or whose mothers did not get regular prenatal care. Studies have also shown there is no increased risk of SIDS associated with vaccines. In fact, since the mid-1980s, the number of available vaccines has risen steadily, more than halving the number of SIDS cases. Parents can do several things to prevent SIDS from affecting their children. No monitoring system or test yet exists to accurately predict a baby’s risk. But several strategies now have a proven track record over several decades. During pregnancy, it’s best if the mother receives regular prenatal care and abstains
from smoking. After the birth, it’s safest for babies to be placed on their backs to sleep. Room-sharing, but not bed-sharing, is recommended, as it is shown to decrease the risk of SIDS. A firm sleep surface, free of soft objects such as stuffed animals and pillows, is optimal for keeping the child’s airway free and reducing the risk of overheating. It’s helpful to remember, the guiding principles behind the safe sleep (“Back to Sleep”) practices are: keep the infant’s airway free from obstruction; don’t do anything to decrease the child’s arousal, which overheating can do. Additional recommendations for parents: do not smoke; do not use car seats, strollers or swings routinely for sleep. If the child falls asleep in one of these devices, they do not need to be woken up and removed, but should be supervised by an adult. Other factors shown to protect against SIDS are breastfeeding; a fan in the bedroom, or maintaining a temperature of about 65 degrees Fahrenheit in the bedroom when the child is sleeping to avoid overheating and diminishing the child’s arousal. The use of a pacifier is also recommended. It is believed the pacifier decreases the risk of SIDS by maintaining an open airway, thus decreasing the chance of suffocation. Home monitors are not recommended because studies show them to be ineffective and often inaccurate, which can become a significant cause of unnecessary stress for parents. Unfortunately, SIDS still affects approximately 4,000 infants a year in the U.S. But this is much less than annual rates predating the campaigns strongly recommending the safe sleep practices described above. If you would like to learn more about SIDS and safe sleep, visit your baby’s pediatrician for regular well visits. You can also learn more by visiting sids.org/.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks during the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 26, 2018. A/TA provides mobility Airmen a professional development forum to engage with industry experts within the mobility enterprise, attend seminars focused on mobility priorities, and listen to leadership perspectives from top leaders in the Air Force and Department of Defense.
By Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez | AIR MOBILITY COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS GRAPEVINE, Texas (AFNS) — The 50th annual Airlift/ Tanker Association Symposium brought top Air Force leadership to Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 25 - 27, to address issues of interest to the mobility force and the Air Force as a whole. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein highlighted the way the Air Force is retaining and developing Airmen to be prepared to compete in today’s contested environments. “We have returned to an era of great power competition where the challenges we face are complex and require creative solutions,” said Goldfein. “One of our jobs as leaders is to create the environment to unleash the brilliance in this room to think through these challenges and acknowledge that there are opportunities resident in each.” In an effort to enable that environment, leadership has rescinded or reduced thousands of restrictive and outdated Air Force Instructions, and encouraged Airmen to embrace innovation and their role in the joint force. For leadership, reducing the red tape is an enabler for the rapidly-changing force. “We stop telling Airmen how to do everything, and tell them what to do instead,” said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson. Empowering Airmen to find the best way to meet mission requirements is just one of the ways top Air Force leaders are preparing the force for the new era. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright recently announced that the Air Force is extending the high year of tenure from eight to 10 years for senior airmen, from 15 to 20 years for staff sergeants and from 20 to 22 years for technical sergeants. “I want to get after those things that equate to lethality and readiness so we can all pay tribute to a long, courageous heritage of not being afraid to make the changes that we need,” said Wright. Wright encouraged Airmen to embrace change and recognize that it has been a part of the Air Force’s history from
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do that mission my whole life, and I was part of something really special. I’m going to remember that forever.’” Maintaining full spectrum readiness is a focus of Gen. Maryanne Miller, the Air Mobility Command commander. “While AMC has operated in uncontested environments spanning several decades, we must now be prepared to face challenges in multi-domain operations—air, land, sea, space and cyberspace,” said Miller. “Where a competitor or adversary uses kinetic or non-kinetic capabilities in an attempt to disrupt, delay, or deny U.S. operations in any domain, we must rise up to meet that challenge.” In an age where Airman innovation and multi-domain advances are key to operating in the contested environments of today, Airmen are being asked to hone in on their sense of purpose, but they aren’t expected to do it alone. Goldfein says he leans on his squadron commanders, and views them as foundational to setting the right tone and conditions for success. “The reason I’ve been in and have stayed this long is I’ve been blessed by inspirational commanders at all levels that inspired me to want to be better, and they created this environment where the right thing was really easy and the wrong thing was really hard. So if we can get the right development and selection of inspirational commanders at the squadron level, I think that’s going to have as much of an impact on retention as anything else we do.”
Changes to basic training and a revamp of the Enlisted Performance Report are still to come, said Wright.
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PETERSON AFB — To make this holiday season less stressful for military shoppers, the Peterson Exchange is extending its return policy for items purchased between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24. The Peterson Exchange’s standard policy allows returns from 15 to 90 days after purchase with a sales receipt or on-
line order confirmation depending on the item. The holiday return policy extends these terms through Jan. 31. “Sometimes you get that perfect gift and sometimes you don’t,” said Colorado Springs Consolidated Exchange General Manager Lawrence Simmons Jr. “With the Peterson Exchange’s extended return policy, Airmen, Soldiers, Retirees and Veterans will have plenty of time to make an effortless exchange or a trouble-free return.”
Veterans who have registered to shop online at ShopMyExchange.com can use the extended holiday return policy. They can return ShopMyExchange.com merchandise purchased between Nov. 1 — Dec. 24 by mail or by calling 1-800-527-2345 for assistance through Jan. 31. Exchange shoppers can find out more information or return items purchased in-store or through ShopMyExchange.com by visiting the Peterson Main Exchange customer service.
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Vandenberg firefighters ready for fire prevention week By Airman 1st Class Hanah Abercrombie | 30TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Fire Prevention Week not only highlights fire safety, but the work that Vandenberg’s firefighters put in every day. In addition to working with fire prevention, Vandenberg’s firefighters also help put fires out quickly and efficiently as well as working with Santa Barbara County to keep the base and the community safe and fire-free. “We have an overall responsibility to enhance the fire safety and prevent any fires from happening,” said John Cunningham, a Vandenberg Air Force Base fire inspector. “It is an all-encompassing job.” On the daily basis, Vandenberg’s firefighters work to ensure the base is free of fire risks. “Myself and the rest of the fire prevention team go all over the base,” said Cunningham. “We go through buildings and assess fire safety and look for any discrepancies. If there is anything that can be conducive to starting a fire we correct it.” Along with checking for hazards, the team also ensures that any activities that could potentially risk fire safety are documented. “We do work permits whenever contractors want to do any kind of brazing, welding, or cutting,” said Cunningham. “Usually around wildland, brush, or launch facilities.” Due to Vandenberg’s many unique qualities, firefighters are faced with a variety of obstacles when ensuring fire safety. “There are many challenges here that you don’t see at other bases because of our mission and being a launch base,” said Robert Edwards, a Vandenberg Air Force Base fire inspector. “With our launches and wildland there’s almost always something going on.” In addition to firefighting, Vandenberg’s fire department is equipped with water rescue and urban search and rescue teams to serve the base and county. “Our urban search and rescue team de-
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Staff Sgt. Channing Henry, 31st Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operation Repair Squadron Engineer pavement and equipment journeyman, operates an asphalt paver on a test strip at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Oct. 19, 2018. Airmen evaluate the equipment and materials several times before laying down the actual runway.
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U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons diver Emily Munn competes off the 3 meter springboard against Colorado Mesa University, Oct. 20, 2018, at the Cadet Natatorium during the USAFA Quad Meet at the academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Falcons controlled the meet from start to finish, as they claimed wins in 13 of 16 events.
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Staff Sgt. Jeric Hernandez, 86th Munitions Squadron quality assurance inspector, inspects a fresh shipment of large ordnance on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Oct. 19, 2018. The munitions shipment was one of the base’s largest in recent history.
Lt. Col. Madison Woo, an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet pilot assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, greets his family on the flightline at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, October 20, 2018, after a successful Air Expeditionary Force deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing deployed F-16 fighter jets and Airmen consisting of pilots, maintenance specialists and support staff to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in July in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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A pilot from the 27th Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langly-Eustis, Virginia, flies an F-22 Raptor out of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 21, 2018, following the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Multiple major commands have mobilized relief assets in an effort to restore operations after the hurricane caused catastrophic damage to the base.
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Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson shakes an Airman’s hand during a meet and greet after a visit and roundtable with President Donald J. Trump Oct. 19, 2018, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Trump, Wilson and other military, civilian and defense industry leaders met to discuss a variety of defense technology topics.
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21st Communications Squadron provides quality service
By Audrey Jensen | 21 SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 21st Communications Squadron on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, is comprised of many groups working toward the mission. The mission of the 21st CS is to provide quality communication systems and services to the 21st SW and its units worldwide. This includes equipping, administering, training and providing personnel to operate and maintain ground communications, electronics and computer systems and facilities. The communications are in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, Air Force Space Command, Army Space Command, the 21st SW and many other Peterson complex units. The 21st CS commander is responsible for operations, maintenance, programming and implementation of command, control, communications, computer and visual information systems in support of the Peterson Complex. In addition, they provide electronic-meteorological services to Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, the U.S. Air Force Academy and Fort Carson, all of which are located in Colorado. One of these groups is the Knowledge Management Center, which works to store records, update SharePoint and help inform the 21st SW on personal identifiable information, the Freedom of Information Act, forms and publications. The KMC is divided into three programs: record management, FOIA, and privacy management, according to Master Sgt. James Domingo, KMC non-commissioned officer in charge.
“Just think of anything you guys create, we create, the Force Support Squadron creates, medical creates – those are considered official records,” Domingo said. Everyone can create records – including Word documents, presentations, maps, designs and more – but every office has a different requirement for how long those should be archived. The KMC would in the past store physical copies of records in the staging area, a large warehouse located on base. Now, all records are stored online. “There’s not one office you walk into that doesn’t have records, and they have to have good continuity,” said Guadalupe Hernandez, 21st CS base records manager. “It’s a requirement that before you leave, you leave us what we need to continue the job.” The goal is to streamline records management across the Air Force, Hernandez said. “There are different things to look at as far as retention or requirements. Every state could be different,” he said. “It’s not easy. It’s a lot to look at.”
The mission of the 21st CS is to provide quality communication systems and services to the 21st SW and its units worldwide.
Records management The KMC assesses record programs for organizations in the 21st SW. This means assessing the organization’s records programs, training and helping groups set up an account on the Air Force Record Information Management System, said Domingo.
Tyndall Recovery FROM PAGE 1 Consultants and School Liaison Officers. “The away team is working closely with 325th Fighter Wing leadership to provide them maximum support and minimal interference with installation recovery,” Toth said. “It’s positioned to respond to Headquarters Air Force mission announcements and begin rapidly processing personnel actions for Airmen after wing leadership’s decision about manpower required to support mission requirements.” AFPC also has a civilian personnel cell at JBSARandolph prepared and dedicated to handling civilian actions, as needed, based on future decisions by Headquarters Air Force and is partnering with Air Force Services Activity to facilitate non-appropriated funds personnel actions.
FOIA The office also acts as the liaison between members of the public seeking information through FOIA and the owner of the records, Domingo said. “We’re the ones that catch those requests and we coordinate it to the contracting squadron,” he said. “They’re going to locate those records and redact those exemptions on what to release and what not to release.” The FOIA program is a priority for the squadron, said Staff Sgt. Christopher Bass, 21st CS publications and forms manager. “Anyone can submit a request to the office, and the Air Force can be sued if they’re not able to provide documents,” Bass said. “That’s why the FOIA program takes priority.” Privacy Act Airman Tavaris Quinn, 21st CS privacy manager, and “I’m extremely proud of our AFPC team’s actions during this natural disaster,” Toth added. “We’re committed to seeing this through and taking care of our Airmen and their families and supporting Team Tyndall.” Airman and Family Readiness experts have resolved more than 250 needs assessment cases unique to Tyndall AFB and are actively working to resolve more than 350 others. They also coordinated wellness checks for more than 200 families of Airmen deployed and assigned to remote locations. The AFPC team, along with other A&FR specialists at bases surrounding Tyndall, have coordinated more than $6 million in Stabilizing Assistance Grants for Airmen in the evacuation zone through the Air Force Aid Society. “Recovering and rebuilding Tyndall will be a lengthy process and one in which we’ll continue to adapt so we can provide our Airmen and their families the right help at the right time,” Toth said. “That’s our commitment.”
Airman First Class Lawrence Walker, 21st CS enterprise information apprentice, run Peterson AFB’s privacy program and work on SharePoint, a web-based document management and storage platform. Through SharePoint, Air Force personnel can sign up for physical training tests and swap resources with fellow squadron members, Bass said. “Each page has something similar with their mission, their vision, their leadership, important documents or links that everyone should have access to,” Walker said. “When we specifically go to one CS page, we have the ticketing system where people can put in their request to have something done — like they need permission or access to something, or they want something built on their page and they’re not quite sure how.” The two also train other Airmen on the importance of protecting PII, which can include an Airman’s full name or Social Security number, Bass said. “Things like that can be used to take somebody’s identity or use it against them in a negative way,” he said. “It’s our job throughout the Air Force to protect that. We’re the ones that control the permission, so not everyone can go in and see it – which ties into PII because by locking down the permissions, it makes it so people who shouldn’t see stuff, don’t.” In the event of a PII breach, 21st CS members quickly flag the information and capture what was released and to what event, Bass said. “What we want to do overall is mitigate any damage,” he said. “We don’t want military members’ information getting out there. We want them safe and protected.” If an Airman does cause a PII breach, he or she will be subject to training, Quinn said. “It’s people’s livelihoods at stake, so if you do release any information by any chance, you have to go through some sort of training so we can make sure it won’t happen again and so we know how to go about it in different situations,” he said. The ultimate goal is to stop all PII breaches by offering training and spreading awareness, Bass said. “We’d rather give the education before an incident happens, as opposed to afterwards,” he said. “If they have any questions on the program, they can reach out to us anytime.” 21st CS exists to protect Airmen’s personal information, as well as guard and preserve records across Peterson. For information on how to safeguard PII or other records management, call 719-556-7180.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — With all that goes on during the holidays, high spirits can quickly switch into high stress. From prepping for visitors and dealing with family conflict, to managing schedules and staying on budget, it’s easy to become anxious and overwhelmed. Before the hustle and bustle gets the best of you this year, seek support from your Employee Assistance Program to keep you feeling festive all season long. Strive for connection, not perfection We all have a vision of what we think the holidays should look like, yet things rarely go exactly as planned. Instead of setting expectations for an ideal outcome, focus your efforts on activities that bring you and your loved ones together. One way to get everyone involved and everything done is by turning tasks into traditions. For example, have each house-
hold member, kids included, choose a side dish to make for your family’s holiday dinner, and then get everyone in the kitchen to share the experience. You could also get a little help and see friends by hosting an annual cookie swap so each of you only has to bake one kind of cookie each year. Or, gift yourself extra time by divvying up giftwrapping duty into teams so you’re not burdened and miss out on enjoying quality time with others. When everyone has a hand in the preparation, not only do you accomplish your to-dos, but you also foster the sense of inclusion and connectedness that defines the holiday season. Commit carefully During the holiday season, we often find ourselves trying to be everything to everyone – we feel like we have to attend all the parties, contribute to every potluck, or donate to the toy drives at work and your child’s school. This year, plan ahead and be realistic with your ability to commit, then set
limits and be choosy about where and how you spend your time, energy, and money. Reestablish equilibrium It’s easy to fill up your time away from work with tons of errands and obligations at this time of year, but it can defeat the purpose of having that time to recharge and spend quality time with your loved ones. Remember to set aside time for yourself and what you like to do during your holiday break so you are better able to find balance between your work and personal life. If you need a little help managing the stress of the holidays or finding balance, your EAP is here for you. Call any time, day or night, to speak with a consultant. The EAP is a voluntary and confidential employee benefit available to federal employees and their family members at no cost 24 hours a day 800-222-0364; TTY: 888-262-7848 or foh4you.com
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(U.S. Air Force graphic by Kat Bailey) JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — First lieutenants selected for promotion to captain are promoted on the two-year anniversary of their current grade date of rank or upon approval from the Secretary of Defense, whichever is later. Unless notified otherwise, promotions to captain are effective on the date indicated on an individual’s promotion notification Report on Individual Personnel (RIP).
By Kat Bailey | AIR FORCE’S PERSONNEL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force selected 1,532 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year 18B Captain Line of the Air Force, Chaplain, Line of the Air Force – Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps and Biomedical Sciences
Corps quarterly selection process. The list is available by clicking the “Captains Quarterly Selection” button on the right side of the Officer Promotions page of the AFPC public website. Prior to posting the list on myPers, the Air Force’s
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ART EVENTS Advanced Book Folding with Teresa Huester, led by Teresa Huester, who will guide the class in folding recycled books to create their own altered artwork. All supplies provided. Ages 12+. Sat., Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.librarymarket.com. Core Culture Guided Walking Tours, introducing the historic buildings, significant founders and contemporary artwork of downtown Colorado Springs. Price includes a beverage. First Saturday of every month, 10-11 a.m. $10. Wild Goose Meeting House, 401 N. Tejon St., 886-0088, laurel@downtowncs.com, downtowncs.com/tours.
for an exciting night of great food, drinks and murder mystery. Brayla Weddings and Events, 2165 Academy Place. Fri., Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m. $70. 201-0276, bookings@braylaweddings.com, braylaweddings.com.
GET INVOLVED Fall Donation Drive for Soles4Souls,
accepting new or gently worn pairs of shoes. Hosted by RE/MAX Realtor and business owner Kim Lane. RE/MAX Properties, Inc., 1740 Chapel Hills Drive. Through Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HEALTH & WELLNESS Essential Oils 101: Toxin-free Living, an opportunity to learn how to kick toxic chemicals out of your home and vastly improve your health, using Young Living Essential Oils’ products. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. San Miguel Wellness Center, 3939 East San Miguel, 351-8005, oilevangelist@gmail.com, facebook.com/OilEvangelist.
Craft Fair, including handmade crafts by local residents, bake sale and free popcorn for the kiddos. Food and drink available for purchase. Nov. 2-3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. La Cresta Estates, 205 N. Murray Blvd., 619/957-0410, bgreen_ bagreen@yahoo.com.
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.
First Friday Art Walks — Downtown, Old Colorado City, Pueblo, monthly art celebrations encompassing multiple locations throughout the region. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Downtown, various venues, 886-0088, claire@ downtowncs.com, downtowncs.com/firstfriday.; Old Colorado City, 520-9494, facebook.com/ArtWalkOCC; Union Avenue, Pueblo, 719/242-6652, Susan@PuebloArts.org, PuebloArts.org.
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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Friday Night Creative Chill, exploring the ancient art of mosaic to stylishly embellish serving trays you can proudly use or give as a gift to a loved one. Fri., Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. $30. Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 687-5225, kgavit@city-woodlandpark.org, wpparksandrecreation.org.
A Bernstein Celebration, music written by the iconic American composer, conductor and performer Leonard Bernstein, in honor of the 100 year anniversary of his birth. Tues., Nov. 6, 7 p.m. PPCC Centennial Campus, 5675 S. Academy Blvd., 502-3000, ppcc.edu.
Home is Where the Art Is, holiday-themed crafts and art for the holidays along with the diverse art of 45 co-op artists. Fri., Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Free. Steel City Art Works, 216 S. Union Ave., Pueblo, 542-6838, steelcityartworks@gmail.com, steelcityartworks.com.
Resonance, a concert by the Colorado Vocal Art Ensemble. “The sounds of the Renaissance echo in the re-imaginings of contemporary composers.” Sun., Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Free, donations requested. Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon St., 328-1125, cvaeorg@gmail.com, cvae.org.
Oil Paintings Program, a class on oil painting that will teach students to approach various genres by focusing on fundamental skills. Thursdays, 9 a.m. Drop in $30, 5 class punch pass $125. Alvarez Art School, 2418 W. Colorado Ave., Studio J, 337-2863, chrisalvarezpaintings@gmail.com, alvarezschool.com.
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Mexican Tamales Class: Vegetarian, a hands-on class, teaching you to make vegetarian tamales while going through the whole tamal process — preparing the masa, preparing the corn husks and fixing the tamales by filling, folding and steaming. Cocina Corazón, Ridgecrest Drive. Fri., Nov. 2, 4:30-8:30 p.m. $65. 661-3030, info@cocinacorazon.com, cocinacorazon.com.
Film of the Absurd, an ongoing series of curated independent films, featuring a wide range of
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, an opportunity to don your best 1920s costumes and come out
Tao of Metal Art Show, original, vintage and industrial art. First Friday of every month, 6 p.m. Tao of Metal, 220 S. Sierra Madre St., 229-6841, taoofmetal@gmail.com, taoofmetal.com. Through a Darker Lens, a chance to pick up some vintage watch parts or a DIY kit with everything included except the pliers, and create your own masterpiece. Karen Rivera Hats, 2418 W. Colorado Ave. Fri., Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. 439-9800, karenriverahats@ gmail.com, facebook.com/KarenRiveraHats.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Four Strings Attached Uke Group, a group for ukulele players of all ages, skill levels and musical backgrounds. First Tuesday of every month, 7-8 p.m. Free. Venue 515, 515 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, 4stringsattachedukegroup@gmail.com, thebac.org. Pikes Peak Woodturners Meet, a chance to learn about making art and useful objects on a woodturner’s lathe with woodturners of all ages and experience levels. First Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Free. Bemis School of Art at the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 818 Pelham Place, 466-1557, KKLiggett@gmail.com, ppwoodturners.org. StoryKeepers, an open mic story sharing event, hosted by Sharing the Journey and Area Agency. Includes refreshments, senior resources, information on storytelling, and opportunities to share your story on YouTube. First Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m. Free. Neon Alley Bistro, 304 S. Victoria Ave., Suite D, Pueblo, 719/251-9808, ellyn@sharethejourney.life, facebook.com/pg/ PuebloStoryKeepers.
COMEDY & IMPROV Hunger Games Comedy Improv Show, featuring three favorite improv groups: Improvasaurus, Seven One Liners and Stick Horses in Pants. A family-friendly event. Proceeds benefit Care and Share Food Bank. Sat., Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. $10-$15. Stargazers, 10 S. Parkside Drive, 476-2200, stargazerstheatre@gmail.com, stargazerstheatre.com.
CONCERTS American Music Society Fall Concert, presenting music composed by Leonard Bernstein and Johann Sebastian Bach, and featuring some of Colorado Springs finest musicians. Sun., Nov. 4, 2:30-4 p.m. Free. Graner Music - Barnes, 4460 Barnes Road, 574-2001, jimbosse@bresnan.net, theamericanmusicsociety.org.
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Fall Open House, learn about this style of living where you know your neighbors, share meals two times per week and share some of the work. See the four available floor plans. Sat., Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m. Free. Casa Verde Cohousing Commons, 1355 Lindenwood Grove, 493-3265, info@casaverde.us. Reaction Action, a kids’ program including a genie in a bottle, burning water, the lemon shuffle, the whoosh bottle and more exciting and fun adventures with Science Matters. Sat., Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, 6861820, custserv@rmdrc.com, rmdrc.com. Snuggle-Up Story Time, for ages 3 and older. Wear pajamas and bring a toy. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., ppld.librarymarket.com. Stress-Busting Zentangles for Teens, offering relaxing Zentangles, with soothing herbal tea and snacks. Take a moment to de-stress before the holiday season. For teens ages 12-18. Registration required. Tues., Nov. 6, 4-4:45 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.librarymarket.com. Tots and Blocks, an opportunity for your toddler to play with different blocks and educational toys, which increase a child’s language development. Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.librarymarket.com.
MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, COSMuseum@springsgov.com, cspm.org. Pikes Peak Regional History Lecture Series: “The Coming Man from Canton,” the story of the Chinese in Montana’s development, coming more into focus thanks to archaeology and historical documents. RSVP Required. Sat., Nov. 3, 2-3 p.m. $5 suggested donation, free for members. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, COSMuseum@ springsgov.com, cspm.org. Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1454, ManitouHeritage@gmail.com, manitouspringsheritagecenter.org. Pikes Peak Feats and Fibs, an unusual exhibit that takes a look at true and imagined stories of the Pikes Peak region. Ongoing. “Old School” Manitou – Education from 1872-1957, an exhibit of Manitou Springs High School’s championship trophies, school banners and other memorabilia. Ongoing. The Money Museum, 818 N. Cascade Ave., 6322646, money.org. Trenches to Treaties: World War I in Remembrance, featuring coins and more from World War I, including rare military decorations, personal items carried by soldiers in the field, dog tags and more. Through Nov. 1. Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 687-9281 ext. 101, michellep@rampartlibrarydistrict.org, rampartlibrarydistrict.org. Letters Home: A History of War Through Letters, telling the story of wartime through personal letters, documents, journals, scrapbooks, photos and memorabilia from the Mexican American War through Desert Storm. Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.
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Understanding Financial Statements to Manage Your Business, an interactive roundtable to provide a top-line view and understanding of the key financial statements that need to be understood to be a successful business owner. Tues., Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to noon. $20. Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., #101, 667-3803, sbdc@elpaso.com, pikespeaksbdc. org/workshops.
Academy Art and Frame Company, 7560 N. Academy Blvd., 265-6694, academyframe@gmail. com, academyframesco.com. Chris Nelson, featuring this artist’s photographic works. Through Dec. 7. Third Friday reception, Nov. 16, 4-8 p.m. Featured Artist Nicole Vallance, the acrylic pour and spray paint art of this Academy consignment artist. Through Nov. 7.
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Boulder Street Gallery Artists, 206 N. Tejon St., 636-9358, boulderstgallery@gmail.com, boulderstreetgallery.com. November Featured Artists, Jack Malloch and Tom Light with guest Susan Randolph. Malloch’s acrylics focus on the effects of light, shadow and mood. Light creates brilliantly colored impressions in a variety of subjects. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Nov. 30.
Educational Resource Development Trust, is seeking families to host foreign exchange students for summer and school year programs. All students are proficient in English. 800/321-3738, erdtshare.org. Fall Donation Drive for Soles4Souls, accepting new or gently worn pairs of shoes. Hosted by RE/ MAX Realtor and business owner Kim Lane. RE/ MAX Properties, Inc., 1740 Chapel Hills Drive. Through Dec. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bridge Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 2697055, thebridgeartgallery.com. Un Peu de Tout, featuring works by Betty Atherton, Deena Bennett, Michael Cellan and Susan Risinger. This exhibit includes ceramics, drawings, jewelry, handicrafts, mixed media, photographs and paintings. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Dec. 1.
LITERARY EVENTS
Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave., 359-2848, 331-2235, info@rhyolitepress.com, car.elpasoco. com. Colorado Springs, A Changing Landscape, a photography exhibition and book release party that celebrates the city of Colorado Springs’ past and present. Features eight talented Pikes Peak Community College student photographers (current and alumni). Through Dec. 15. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5581, fac@coloradocollege.edu, csfineartscenter.org. Jaune Quickto-See Smith: In the Footsteps of My Ancestors, artwork examining themes that perennially recur in Smith’s work, including conflict, compassion, peace, the cycle of life, irony and identity. Through Oct. 10. Art of the Southwest: 1840s to Present, a highlight of some of the most celebrated work by indigenous and Latina/o artists. Explores individual stylistic movements, artists, and topics such as art markets and creative innovations. Through July 29. Balance in Action: Audubon from an Artist’s Perspective, a selection of prints by John James Audubon that reflect ideas from Diné (Navajo) ways of knowing the world, curated by guest curator Melanie Yazzie. Through Dec. 16. Desert ArtLAB: Ecologies of Resistance, illustrating the artistic process of the collaborative’s site-specific ecological installation in the high desert of Southern Colorado through the use of artifacts, archival materials and botanical samples. Through Jan. 13. P.S. I Love You: A Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer, an exhibition that represents Elsie’s domestic life and surroundings. Capture a rare glimpse of what life may have been like for the Palmer family during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through March 17. Ralph Allen: Envoutement, a mural which captures the vibrancy of Haitian music and dance. Through vigorous brushstrokes and vivid colors, this work communicates the energy of Haitian music. Through Dec. 30. Virgil Ortiz: Revolution, telling the story of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, while making the subject relevant and engaging to the next generation; blending historic events with sci-fi and fantasy. Through Jan. 6. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Cañon Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1008, marketing@commonwheel.com, commonwheel.com/fiberart.html. Fiber=Art, a gallery show featuring non-functional fiber art, in conjunction with Textiles West. Artists include Amy Kloster, Andrea Schumacher, Diane Del Duca, Heather Cotterman and many more. Through Nov. 11. Reception: Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Coquette’s Bistro and Bakery, 616 S. Tejon St., 520-1899, liaison@cottonwoodcenterforthearts. com, coquettesbistro.com. Los Colores y Texturas de San Miguel de Allende, a collection of works by Colorado-based artist, Jo Carol Ciborowski. Her renditions of photographs she took while in Mexico. Through Jan. 2. Tish Lacy Reed, a Colorado-based artist who works in mixed media, oils, cold wax and encaustic. She finds inspiration in nature, astronomy and her spiritual connection to the world. Through Jan. 2. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 520-1899, liaison@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com, cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com. Showcase, a distillation of more than 60 artists’ points of view and highlights of what they consider their most successful, quintessential projects. Through Nov. 30. Synchronicity, a juried show composed of artists of all mediums, inspired by Helen Frankenthaler, a post-WWII painter who changed the modern take on abstraction with her invention of her soak-stain technique. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Dec. 4. Downtown Studio Gallery at Pikes Peak Community College, 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., 502-4040, ppcc.edu/departments/art. The Shadows, a visual exploration of the taboos around mental illness and artistic expression by Matte Refic. Through Dec. 2. El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union Ave., Pueblo, 719/583-0453, zach.werkowitch@state. co.us, historycolorado.org. Without Borders: Art Sín Fronteras, a display of work of artists from southern Colorado, northern New Mexico and beyond in a variety of mediums which explore
Book Signing and Annual Holiday Open House, hosting authors Jennifer Kincheloe and Denitta Ward who will each be signing two of their titles. Refreshments will be served. Sat., Nov. 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Covered Treasures, 105 Second St., Monument, 481-2665, covrdtreas@ aol.com, coveredtreasures.com. the concept of borderlands and what homelands are today. Through March 1. Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., 2553232, gallery@uccs.edu, uccspresents.org. Confluence: Linda Fleming, featuring the work of this artist who “makes physical such impermanent elements as wind, air, light and shadow.” Exhibition features works in steel, wood, rubber, felt, and paper, and includes two monumental scale public works. Thursdays-Saturdays, 1-8 p.m.; through Dec. 9. G44 Gallery, 1785 S. Eighth St., Suite A, 720/9510573, g44gallery@gmail.com, g44gallery.com. Lisa Fabiano Exhibit, featuring new paintings by this artist who has worked in deliberate and spontaneous ways with colors, markings and textures to explore her intuitive and subconscious realms. Through Nov. 3. Gallery 113, 125 ½ N. Tejon St., 634-5299, karenstandridge2001@yahoo.com, gallery113cos. com. November Featured Artists, showcasing Karen Storm’s oil paintings, ranging from wildlife and landscapes to still life and figurative, and artist Raquel Baiza’s paintings in oil and watercolor. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-7 p.m. Through Nov. 30. The Gallery Below, 718B N. Weber St., 347/9614789, jonb@thegallerybelow.com, facebook. com/thegallerybelow. Photography Below: An Uncensored Look at Photography, a gathering of several favorite photographers from around the state. Showcasing a wide range of work from landscape to fetish photography. Minors may only attend at their parents’ discretion. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m. Through Nov. 30. Hunter-Wolff Gallery, 2510 W. Colorado Ave., 5209494, staff@hunterwolffgallery.com, hunterwolffgallery.com. Two Artists, for the art enthusiast who appreciates classical realism and values skill and beauty. Featuring Colorado artist David Newton and Texas artist Tom LaRock. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Nov. 30. Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., 633-4240, themodbo@gmail.com, ivywildschool.com. New Art by Angie Schwickerath and Dustin Hansen, striking digital prints by Hansen, with lovely oil landscapes by Schwickerath. Through Nov. 30. Kreuser Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 464-5880, kreusergallery@gmail.com, abigailkreusergallery.com. Argillaceous, a pottery show featuring the works of nine potters. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Nov. 29.
Blvd., 522-1432. November Artists, showcasing the portrait art of Marjorie Vernelle, Rita Scafidi and Sue Johnson. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 6-8:30 p.m., with live music by The Beatidudes. Through Nov. 30. Plaza of the Rockies, 121 S. Tejon St., 260-6637, michaeljpach@gmail.com, facebook.com/plazalobbygallery. Peak Digital Imaging Society Black and White Photo Exhibition, an annual exhibition by this digital art and photography club in the Pikes Peak region. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m., including live music by Morgan Minerich and food by Chef Stevie. Through Dec. 5. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719/295-7200, sdc-arts.org. Lawrence Harris: Renowned Afro-American Artist, featuring the career-spanning work of this prominent Colorado Springs-based artist, who has exhibited in galleries both nationally and internationally. Through Jan. 20. Contemporary Western, featuring well-known contemporary artists such as Donna Howell-Sickles, Paul Pletka, Fritz Scholder and R.C. Gorman. Local and regional artists include Orlin Helgoe, Terry Galusha, and Judith Pierce. Through Jan. 20. Going Out of Business Sale: A Retrospective by Tom Vail, works by this artist using collage to attack bourgeois values with its own propaganda images. The images were created using photos, silkscreen, hand-tint prints and archival digital prints. Through Nov. 11. Mendoza | Mendoza, featuring the work of John L. Mendoza, a diary of the man and his view of life; and paintings by Dorothy Mendoza, created by exploring different media and techniques. Through Jan. 13. Western Romance From the King Collection, featuring some of the best-known names in traditional Western art, including John Clymer, Frank McCarthy, Joseph Sharpe, Gerald Cassidy and Oscar Berninghaus. Through Jan. 13. The Modbo, 17C E. Bijou St., 633-4240, themodbo@gmail.com, themodbo.com. Texture, a show of sumptuous oil and palette knife landscapes by talented local artist Susan Tormoen. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. to midnight. Through Nov. 23. TwentyOne8, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 464-5880, kreusergallery@gmail.com, abigailkreusergallery. com. Summit, a show featuring 20 local artists. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Trails and Open Space Collation. Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Nov. 29.
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Laura Reilly Fine Art Gallery, 2522A W. Colorado Ave., 650-1427, laura@laurareilly.com, laurareilly.com. Shifting Seasons, paintings that “dance to the exuberant and joyful autumnal rhythms of Colorado in the shifting seasons, perfectly capturing fall’s fleeting changes on the Front Range.” Opening reception, Nov. 2, 5-8 p.m. Through Nov. 30.
Introduction to SBDC, an introduction to the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center’s free consulting, programs, workshops, events and resources. First Monday of every month, 10-11 a.m.; through Dec. 17. Free. Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., #101, 667-3803, dustinkunkle@elpasoco. com, pikespeaksbdc.org/workshops.
The Machine Shop, 4 S. Wahsatch Ave., #120, 3596966, valerie@jointhemachine.com, jointhemachine.com. Directions From Here, featuring the work of recent studio resident Tara Kelley-Cruz. This series of paintings is about “searching for our own path and the questions that we ask when looking towards the stars.” Opening reception, Nov. 2, 6-9 p.m. Through Nov. 30.
LEADING EDGE™ Course: Strategic Planning for Entrepreneurs, an eight-week business development course for current business owners. The program is a combination of in-classroom sessions, interactive learning exercises and conversations with subject experts. Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m.; through Nov. 29. $400. Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., #101, 667-3803, sbdc@elpaso.com, pikespeaksbdc.org.
Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, laura@moxiegirlpr.com, manitouartcenter.org. Best Of Show, featuring works by many regular 1st Amendment Gallery artists, and revealing a broad and diverse range of styles, media and subjects. Through Nov. 11. EpikNoire, oil studies and fantasies in black and white, by Houston-based artist Erik Martinez. Through Dec. 30. Pikes Perk Coffee & Tea House, 5965 N. Academy
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Minority and Small Business Enterprise Diversity Summit, providing businesses the opportunity to explore tools and resources necessary to build diverse businesses as well as provide a valuable networking experience. Tues., Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25. The Pinery at the Hill, 775 W. Bijou St., 667-3803, sbdc@elpaso.com, pikespeaksbdc. org.
Gentiva HealthCare Hospice, is seeking volunteers to offer companionship to people with terminal illnesses by sharing your talents as a musician, artist, pet therapist or just by listening. Volunteers must complete training, call for dates. 5734166, rshardy@odsyhealth.com. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, is seeking volunteers in various capacities, especially for help on the weekends, such as working in prescription animal therapy, courier duties, vigil volunteers (who sit with dying patients) and Helping Hands volunteers who perform various chores after a patient dies. Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., 633-3400, pikespeakhospice.org. Purrsuit of Trivia Tournament, a fun team trivia tournament to support Happy Cats Haven. Sat., Nov. 3, 5-9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Bar-K, 124 E. Costilla St., 358-7788, office@happycatshaven.org, facebook.com/HappyCatsHaven. Rocky Mountain Field Institute, seeks volunteers age 16 and up for several restoration projects around the Pikes Peak region, including Garden of the Gods, the burn areas of Black Forest, the Incline connector trail and others. 471-7736, rmfi.org. The Sweet Lillies Give! Concert, a chance to experience one of the front-range’s most dynamic bands, as well as a great opportunity to support 10 local nonprofit organizations in the Colorado Springs community. Sun., Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Stargazers, 10 S. Parkside Drive, 476-2200, stargazerstheatre@gmail.com, stargazerstheatre.com. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, providing various volunteer opportunities in the areas of park restoration, garden planting and trail construction. Full schedule available online. Ongoing. 303/715-1010, voc@voc.org, voc.org.
HEALTH & WELLNESS Essential Oils 101: Toxin-free Living, an opportunity to learn how to kick toxic chemicals out of your home and vastly improve your health, using Young Living Essential Oils’ products. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. San Miguel Wellness Center, 3939 East San Miguel, 351-8005, oilevangelist@gmail.com, facebook.com/OilEvangelist. Introduction to Elimination Communication (EC), aka “Infant Potty Training.” This course will teach you to know when your baby needs to pee, how to position and cue a baby to potty, and the benefits of “EC’ing” your 0-18 month old. Sun., Nov. 4, 1-2 p.m. $22.50. Enso Prenatal, 10 S 25th St,, 660-5687, ensomama@gmail.com, ensomama. com. 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. 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.
KIDS & FAMILY Fall Open House, learn about this style of living where you know your neighbors, share meals two times per week and share some of the work. See the four available floor plans. Sat., Nov. 3, 1-3 p.m. Free. Casa Verde Cohousing Commons, 1355 Lindenwood Grove, 493-3265, info@casaverde.us. Reaction Action, a kids’ program including a genie in a bottle, burning water, the lemon shuffle, the whoosh bottle and more exciting and fun adventures with Science Matters. Sat., Nov. 3, 1-2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, 6861820, custserv@rmdrc.com, rmdrc.com.
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