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By Griffin Swartzell | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Accomplishment takes many different shapes. Senior Airman Paul Karasiewicz, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department driver operator, says his greatest accomplishment is showing up to work every day with a positive attitude. “I know it doesn't seem like a whole lot,” he says, “but it's very hard to have that drive every single day, so I'm making my biggest goal to come to work with high drive and give the best customer service for [Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado] and anyone around us.” The support Karasiewicz and the fire department provide ensures that facilities necessary to the 21st Space Wing’s mission are fire safe, a crucial support task for any military mission. “Doing what we do every day allows them to do what they do every day to keep everyone safe,” he says. Karasiewicz joined the Air Force to provide a good life for his kids and grow into the kind of father they needed. “I found out I was having children at a very young age, and I wanted to give them the best lifestyle I could,” he says.
Karasiewicz’s father had a 24-year career in the Air Force, ultimately retiring as a Master Sergeant. He hopes his children, too, will follow in his and his father’s footsteps. “I've pushed to give my kids the best life that they can have, especially being several states away from them,” he says. “To wake up every single day ready to go, knowing that they're going to thank me one day, that they're going to have an easier lifestyle than I was able to start off with is worth it.” Though he doesn’t get to see his kids as much as he likes, Karasiewicz channels that commitment into his mission and into his customer service attitude. He says he enjoys pulling better-than-expected outcomes from bad situations and seeing the smiles that work puts on the faces of the people he helps. Further, he has a very big family in the form of his section, where he works a 48-hours on, 48-hours off schedule. “We're always together, just as much as we are with our loved ones at home,” he says. “We try to spend time on shift and off shift, and we get to know each other's families. We really are family more than co-workers.”
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Senior Airman Paul Karasiewicz, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron fire department driver operator, gives an interview Oct. 19, 2019, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. He says he joined the Air Force to support his children and grow into the father they need in order to give them a better life.
21st SW awards contracts at Space Pitch Day 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
SAN FRANCISCO — On Nov. 5, 2019, the U.S. Air Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) kicked off the first Air Force Space Pitch Day at a San Francisco event, in which the center awarded up to $50 million in contract awards. During this two-day event, small businesses and startups pitched to a specific Air Force Space mission set in hopes of scoring a contract with the Air Force. Three companies, Optivolt Labs, Nou Systems and Omitron were awarded contracts for the 21st Space Wing that added up to approximately $5.5 million for different projects in autonomous senior calibrations, weapon system training simulators and solar power generation and storage. Pitch days are designed as a fast-track program putting companies on one-page contracts and same-day awards with the swipe of a government credit card. This gives small business companies and start-ups access to the military market, and millions in contract awards. It’s a major departure from the lengthy contracting processes. “The Air Force is leveraging modern commercial business practices to enable the rapid development of small business ecosystems that have dual-use cutting edge technologies to enable the fielding of fast, relevant and
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affordable solutions that support our Air Force,” said Lt. Gen. John F. Thompson, SMC commander and Air Force Program Executive Officer for space. Space Pitch Day is unique due to the internal partnerships between the end user warfighter and small businesses vying for a chance to work with the Air Force, according to Thompson. “The biggest thing that I took away from the event is that the U.S. Air Force is serious about creating competition amongst vendors and other commercial partners, as well as streamlining the way we attack program modernization needs and the implementation of new weapon system capabilities,” said Maj. Alex Wyrick, 721st Operations Group combat development division chief. “By creating a competitive and more agile research and development atmosphere, the Air Force opens itself up to receive more user focused support and timelier return on investments at a fraction of the current large business pricing while also encouraging small businesses and startups that may or may not have any prior government experience to work with the Air Force as a viable first partner.” Through the efforts of the wing’s combat develop-
ment divisions, the wing now has direct access to Small Business Innovation Research funds as well as hundreds of small businesses. “It is vitally important to continue collaborations with agencies outside of the Air Force’s traditional rolodex,” Wyrick said. “It invites competition within the enterprise; our current industry partners do a great job of supporting us, but why not shake things up and partner with new companies that bring untapped talent, innovation and industry resources.” The Space Pitch Day event featured keynote speeches from military leaders, expert panels, and dozens of display booths. The innovative startups had the potential to earn contract awards in critical areas such as innovation in early missile detection and warning, space situational awareness, space communications, space visualization, multi-domain command and control, data mining, operations within electronically contested environments, artificial intelligence, responsive launch systems, space logistics, and protection of critical space assets. Space Pitch Day demonstrates the Air Force’s commitment to building a faster and smarter strategy in technology investments and small, non-traditional partnerships.
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By Erica Blanton | 21ST SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Hello! My name is Erica, and if you really knew me, you’d know that I’ve been going through a lot lately. Depression, anxiety, weight gain (and not a lot of weight loss), three new jobs in one new town, and a pretty devastating haircut (I don’t know who needs to hear this, but never cut your hair when you’re sad!). It’s not all downer stuff though, I have a ficus I have managed to keep alive and a therapist I really like (who told me not to cut my hair… but I didn’t listen). Sometimes balancing everything can get pretty overwhelming and isolating. It’s so easy to forget that other people, including those who work right next to you, are also struggling. That’s why Challenge Day was so impactful for me. It helps people learn to recognize internal and external social and emotional issues and pressures. That’s a lot to process in six and a half hours with a room full of strangers. But that is exactly what Staff Sgt. Andrew Tello, 21st Medical Group training manager, who attended a Challenge Day event as a teen, wanted to share with Peterson Air Force Base. “People are working to the bone and doing everything that they can because the mission’s gotta get done,” he said. “But sometimes, for me, it’s like what is the cost?” That cost can sometimes be a decrease in resiliency: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Which is why events like this are so important in building reserves up and establishing meaningful connections with other people. But it’s awkward to go and ask strangers to be your friend. That kind of communication doesn’t typically happen. Even I was hesitant to join in at the beginning of the day, preferring to sit in the bleachers and take notes on what was happening like a glorified anthropologist. I watched this group of more than 100 strangers drop their guard and ‘get weird,’ the facilitators
joked, in a short amount of time. They had created their own safe little ecosystem that I felt uncomfortable breaking into. Obviously I was just creating a reason for further self-isolation. But that changed during one of the bathroom breaks. While we were talking, the general consensus about how we all felt so far was super uncomfortable. Then one voice piped up and said: “That’s how I felt too, but now I’m okay with it.” That’s such an empowering thing, being comfortable with being uncomfortable. So I grabbed a nametag, found a chair, and joined a ‘small group family.’ We learned a lot about one another in an exercise called ‘if you really knew me,’ where we got two minutes of uninterrupted time to talk about ourselves. And let me tell you I met some of the strongest people in that tiny circle, dealing with things that would crush me: the deaths of parents and best friends, strained marriages and relationships, personal illnesses, single parenthood —and that was just twelves minutes of sharing in one group. It was my favorite event of the day. In order to prepare content for the first-ever Challenge Day presented on a military installation, the program didn’t need to shift the focus much from the core material. Challenge Day Executive Director Laura Chavez pointed out that people
ultimately share a lot of common experiences. “It was powerful to hear all of the Airmen’s stories” she said. “To be here with them and share a little bit of compassion and empathy for the work they’re constantly doing and the struggle… It empowered me to continue these conversations.” And it’s the importance of understanding other people’s experiences, as well as processing your own, that’s the focal point of the activity called ‘Crossing the Line.’ In this activity, a facilitator reads situations out loud and if it applies to you or someone you know, like losing a family member to violence or if you know someone who has considered suicide, you cross a line on the floor. By crossing that line, you get the opportunity to process your own trauma as well as physically see that you are not alone in experiencing what has happened. When they called out “Cross the line if you are proud of who you are,” I stopped. I struggle with self-acceptance and genuinely didn’t know how to answer that. I thought about who I have been and who I am now and I was surprised to find that, yes, I am proud of who I am. And I started to cry.
Sometimes balancing everything can get pretty overwhelming and isolating. It’s so easy to forget that other people, including those who work right next to you, are also struggling.
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By Staff Sgt. Jennifer Hancock | 21ST MEDICAL SQUADRON SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by two main types of the flu virus: Types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Both can cause mild to severe illness with symptoms including fever, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headache, coughing and general fatigue. Serious outcomes of infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as elderly people, young children and people with certain health conditions are at a higher risk of serious complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated annually. How It Spreads: Most experts think that viruses spread primarily by droplets made when infected people cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people up to six feet away, or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Less often, a person might get the flu by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. Appropriate cough etiquette and hand washing helps prevent the spread of germs. Period of Contagiousness: Healthy adults can infect others beginning one day before symptoms develop and up to seven days after. Children and some people with weakened immune systems may pass the virus for longer than seven days. However, people are most contagious in the first three to four days after their illness begins. Symptoms typically begin about two days (but can range from one to four days) after the virus enters the body. Some people can also be infected but have no symptoms. Prevention: The best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. Good health habits like covering your cough and washing
your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses. There are also antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu. Simple ways to prevent the spread to others include: •• Avoiding close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. •• Staying home from work or school, and not running errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others. •• Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Flu and other serious respiratory illnesses, like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by cough, sneezing, or unclean hands. •• Washing your hands often. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. United States Data: The flu has resulted in between 9.3 million to 49 million illnesses each year in the United States since 2010. On average, 5% - 20% of the United States population gets the flu, resulting in 31.4 million outpatient visits and more than 200,000 hospitalizations. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, during the severe 2017-2018 flu season, one of the longest in recent years, estimates indicate that more than 900,000 people were hospitalized and more than 80,000 people died from flu including 185 children. Approximately 80% of these deaths occurred in children who had not received a vaccination. During this same season, approximately 40% of the U.S. population chose to get a flu vaccine, preventing an estimated of 7 million flu illnesses and 8,000
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An Airman receives an influenza vaccine on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 29, 2019. Vaccination helps prevent the spread on influenza and other infectious diseases, eliminating one more obstacle to Airman wellness and to the mission. deaths. In Colorado alone, during the 20182019 season, 3,825 people were hospitalized for flu; 84 outbreaks occurred in long-term care facilities and three deaths occurred in children under age 18 years. Local Points of Contact: Please do not report to the clinic in response to individual medical readiness alerts for influenza until the vaccine becomes available. Once the vaccine becomes available, unit leadership will be briefed and flu lines will be coordinated
to enable personnel to receive the vaccine as efficiently as possible. To reach Schriever Public Health, call 719567-2661. Their hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To reach Peterson Public Health, call 719556-1225. Their hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
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The immunizations clinic has received more doses of flu vaccines! They are now giving flu vaccines to all active duty members and those considered high risk for contracting the flu. The high risk population includes: children aged 6 months to 5 years old, adults 65 years and older, pregnant women, anyone who has asthma, heart disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer and children with neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy or muscular dystrophy. To avoid excessive wait time in the immunizations clinic, please visit the flu shot clinic if you are a high risk adult (11 years and older) or an active duty member in the public health conference room from 7:30 a.m. — noon and 1 — 4 p.m.
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Colonel Thomas G. Falzarano, 21st Space Wing commander, regretfully announces the death of Staff Sgt. Jackson T. Wood, 21st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to the estate of Wood should contact Capt. Hattie N. Willard, 21st OMRS, summary court officer, at 816-616-0383.
DEPLOYED FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY DINNER
Join the chapel Thursday, Nov. 14, for the monthly deployed families and community dinner. The month’s event is Thanksgiving themed and starts at 5 p.m. at the Peterson Hub.
The hazardous waste and P2 program manager is offering a quarterly Resource Conservation & Recovery Act training 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 19 at the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron main conference room in building 1324. This training is required annually for users of hazardous materials or waste and universal waste and facility managers. For more information call 719-556-7707. Air Force medical organizations used to have annual “drug takeback days,” but there are now three locations available to members of Team Pete to dispose of unused medications safely. There are boxes that look like blue USPS postal boxes at the Peterson main clinic, the Peterson BX pharmacy and the Schriever Air Force Base main clinic for people to safely dispose of their unused medications.
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Peterson Air Force Base recently launched an app available now on smartphones. Just search for USAF Connect in your device’s app store, download, and add Peterson Air Force Base as your organization. Peterson’s new Air Force Connect app informs you about holiday hours, base events and inclement weather and connects you to the information you want to know. The app is the first step in an effort to build strong connections at every level, and connects Airmen, their families, retirees, residents of the base in housing and dorms, and anyone with an interest in Peterson Air Force Base to the information that is important to them. Features include: •• Notifications during important events such as hazardous weather or security incidents •• A digital phonebook with easy direct calling from the app •• An events calendar (events happening on base from FSS, Chapel and Helping Agencies) •• Stories about Airmen •• Hours (gate hours, facility hours) •• Access to CAC enabled websites (MyPay, VMPF) For any additions, bugs or other issues with the app, send use the report/ feedback button in the app.
Relocating families can borrow household items while moving to and from Peterson Air Force Base for 30 days. Available items include sleeping mats, futons, folding tables, chairs, dishes, irons, lamps, microwaves, fans, playpens, high chairs, car seats and more. The loan locker is located in Building 1525 across from the base chapel, on the corner of Peterson Blvd. and Selfridge St. and is open 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. Monday — Thursday. For more information call 719-556-7614.
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The Peterson chapel is seeking a Protestant children’s ministry provider who is at least 21 years old, with at least one year of experience and a high school diploma. Interested applicants should contact the chapel at 719-5564442 and submit an application by Nov. 20.
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Aspiring Air Force pilots: Don’t let height standards get in the way By Jennifer Gonzalez | AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — Those who aspire to one day become a U.S. Air Force aviator must first meet several requirements, including height, before they are considered for pilot training. For those who fall outside of the Air Force’s height requirements, height waivers are available. “Don’t automatically assume you don’t qualify because of your height,” said Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander. “We have an incredibly thorough process for determining whether you can safely operate our assigned aircraft. Don’t let a number on a website stop you from pursuing a career with the best Air Force in the world.” The current height requirement to become an Air Force pilot is a standing height of 5 feet, 4 inches to 6 feet, 5 inches and a sitting height of 34-40 inches. These standard height requirements have been used for years to ensure candidates will safely fit into an operational aircraft and each of the prerequisite training aircraft. “We’re rewriting these rules to better capture the fact that no two people are the exact same, even if they are the same overall height,” Wills said. “Height restrictions are an operational limitation, not a medical one, but the majority of our aircraft can accommodate pilots from across the height spectrum,” Wills said. “The bottom line is that the vast majority of the folks who are below 5 feet, 4 inches and have applied for a waiver in the past five years have been approved.” The waiver process begins at each of the commissioning sources for pilot candidates, whether the U.S. Air Force Academy, Officer Training School or Reserve Officer Training Corps. For those who do not meet the standard height requirements, anthropometric measurements are completed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, or at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
“We have a great process in place to evaluate and accommodate those who fall outside our published standards,” Wills said. “If an applicant is over 5 feet, 2 inches tall, historically they have a greater than 95% chance of qualifying for service as a pilot. Applicants as short as 4 feet, 11 inches have received waivers in the past five years.” Anthropometric measurements include sitting eye height, buttocks to knee length and arm span. The anthropometric device at Wright Patterson AFB is the only device accepted by the Air Force when determining waiver eligibility. A specialty team conducts the measurements at U.S. Air Force Academy. Waiver packages are then coordinated through a partnership between the Air Education Training Command surgeon general and Nineteenth Air Force officials, who are responsible for all of the Air Force’s initial flying training. “As part of the waiver process, we have a team of experts who objectively determine if a candidate’s measurements are acceptable,” said Col. Gianna Zeh, AETC surgeon general. “Let us make the determination if your measures are truly an eliminating issue.” The pilot waiver system is in place to determine whether pilot applicants of all sizes can safely operate assigned aircraft and applicants who are significantly taller or shorter than average may require special screening. “Some people may still not qualify,” Wills said. “But, the Air Force is doing everything that we can to make a career in aviation an option for as many people as possible. The waiver process is another example of how we can expand the pool of eligible pilot candidates.” If you are interested in learning more about height waivers, work with your commission source or contact the Air Force Call Center at 1-800-423-USAF.
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Team Schriever recognizes Veterans Day heritage
By Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely | 50TH SPACE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice was signed, marking the end of World War I. The day later was recognized as a holiday, which would eventually become Veterans Day. James Mesco, 50th Space Wing historian, is a retired Air Force master sergeant whose father served in World War II and was part of the invasion on the beaches of Normandy June 6, 1944.
“Serving is more than putting a uniform on,” he said. “Service is about putting others before yourself, it’s about keeping our way of life preserved and protecting our future generations.” Although a beacon of hope globally, the United States is still targeted by adversaries across the world. Despite the horrors associated with war, men and women have answered their nation’s call and responded bravely to tragic events. The bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 1941 that
(U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
An F-86H Sabre Hog tactical nuclear bomber from the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, rests on a runway in 1956. The 50th Space Wing traces its origins back to World War II, when the 50th Fighter Group provided close air support during the D-Day invasion.
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killed more than 2,400 Americans and the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks that killed more than 2,900 innocent people among them. “Every job, whether a cook, cop, admin clerk or pilot – every single person serving is supporting the mission and creating a stronger and more capable military,” he said. “[Every service member] has a requirement to be ready to go wherever and whenever the military deems necessary. Everyone – enlisted, officers and civilians, contribute to the overall mission.” According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently 19.6 million veterans in the United States. “Veterans provide a much needed voice to our leaders,” he said. “When you have people who’ve seen how horrific and terrible things could get, they’re able to provide priceless counsel to leaders.” Originally recognized as Armistice Day May 13, 1938, President Dwight Eisenhower renamed Armistice Day to Veterans Day June 1, 1954. Veterans Day became a day to recognize everyone who has served in the military. “Remember all who have served and the sacrifices they have made,” he said. “A lot of those serving have made the sacrifices for our country.” Senior Airman Denis Rodriguez Escobar, 50th Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician and immigrant, said he is thankful for the opportunities the United States provides. “The United States has done so much for me and my family,” he said. “Serving goes far beyond wearing a uniform. To me, it’s all about giving back to the country that’s already given so much to me.” The Air Force history of excellence dates back to its establishment in 1947. Since then, it’s Airmen have crafted a tradition of honor and a legacy of valor by serving honorably and selflessly. “It’s important to uphold military standards and remember those who sacrificed so much before us,” Rodriguez said. “It’s our duty as a uniform wearer to continue this successful legacy for future generations.” Every day, young men and women raise their right hand and swear an oath to uphold and protect the constitution of the United States of America, yet they make up the less than one percent of Americans who serve to protect our way of life. “If you see a veteran, thank [him or her],” Mesco said. “The sacrifices they made are so people like us can live free.”
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Air Force Surgeon General visits Front Range
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Christian)
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, visits with 21st Medical Group leadership at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 1, 2019. The visit started with a mission briefing and was then followed by a tour of the facilities, where Hogg was able to meet Airmen and ask them about their jobs and what they might need to better accomplish the mission.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Alexis Christian)
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, looks over work done by Staff Sgt. Samuel Pennell, 21st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental laboratory technician, at the Area Dental Laboratory on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 1, 2019. The Peterson dental lab creates night guards, retainers and dental implants for members across the Air Force.
Say no to no-shows By 2nd Lt. Ivy R. Schmit | 21ST MEDICAL GROUP
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Have you ever forgotten you had a scheduled appointment at the 21st Medical Group? With the demands of work and family life, there are plenty of opportunities to let an appointment fall through the cracks of a busy schedule. You are not alone! Each year a high volume of scheduled patient appointments are missed. Although this may seem to have minimal impact to most people, the impact is very real. For every missed appointment, another patient is not afforded the opportunity to be seen. The 21st MDG constantly works to increase access to timely care. In doing so, we rely on your support to ensure there are appointments available for everyone that needs them. A key to maintaining appointment availability is
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minimizing missed appointments or no-shows. The average no-show rate for the 21st MDG is 6.8%, and during fiscal year 2019 this totaled 5,100 missed appointments. With an average cost of $210 per appointment, this equates to a loss of over $1.07 million in clinical resources. We understand people are busy and that schedules change. The good news is there are multiple ways to cancel an appointment if your availability changes or if an appointment becomes unnecessary. Tricare Online is available 24/7 and can be accessed from any device at www.tricareonline.com. The site allows you to change, reschedule, or cancel existing appointments, and it allows you to set reminders via text or email for future appointments. Lastly, the appointment line
can be called at 719-524-CARE (2273) to cancel appointments ahead of time. You can make a significant difference by canceling an appointment with at least 24 hours’ notice; your next door neighbor or co-worker may be able to utilize it. The 21st MDG has made it a priority to remain engaged with you through efforts such as the Patient Advisory Board, Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, and social media. We ask that you stay connected with us and to let us know if we are meeting your needs and how we can improve the services we provide. The 21st MDG is committed to delivering timely and quality care and we rely on your commitment to use a scheduled appointment, or to free it up to allow others to do so.
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Denver Broncos host service members for Salute to Service game (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Crossman)
U.S. military service members run onto the field before the Denver Broncos Salute to Service game at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Nov. 3, 2019. Military members serving in the local area were invited to attend the Denver Broncos game, meet players and alumni, and participate in pregame and halftime ceremonies.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Crossman)
The U.S. Army Drill Team from Washington D.C., performs during the halftime show for the Denver Broncos Salute to Service game, Nov. 3, 2019, at Empower Field in Mile High in Denver. The drill team uses real bayonets on the end of their 1903 Springfield rifles, which calls for extreme precision and awareness. The U.S. Army Drill Team is a specialty platoon that is part of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Division (The Old Guard) that performs around the nation for military, government, nonprofit and civilian organizations. W W W. C S M N G . C O M | T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 4 , 2 0 1 9
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Crossman)
U.S. military service members stand at attention as Zach Kononov sings the national anthem, before the Denver Broncos Salute to Service game, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver Nov. 3, 2019. Joint Service color guardsmen from all military branches, the Denver Police and Fire departments, took the field during the anthem to honor the United States.
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Challenge Day (U.S. Air Force Photo by Erica Blanton)
A Challenge Day participant shows support for the person sharing their story by raising an “I love you” sign Nov. 4, 2019 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Challenge Day helps people learn to recognize internal and external social and emotional issues and pressures.
Portraits For Patriots at Mt. Carmel Local Photographer Eric Stegall welcomes transitioning military, veterans and spouses who are in an active job search for a portrait for their LinkedIn profile. The goal of his nonprofit, Portraits 4 Patriots, is to help members of the military and veteran community with their career transition in a meaningful way, free of charge. Eric hopes to complete 500 portraits this year. “Transition is about redefining your personal identity as much as it’s about finding that next career,” said Eric. “It’s also about having the same confidence you had when you we’re wearing the uniform and presenting yourself to a future employer with confidence and personality. My goal is to capture personality with a portrait so a future employer can really see it.”
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FROM PAGE 2 But I wasn’t self-conscious because everyone else was crying (and I had made sure to put on waterproof mascara). People throughout the auditorium were laughing, crying, hugging, and connecting. But the military adds extra stressors that don’t always afford people the time to attend events like this and create those connections. Challenge Day facilitators Trish Bruno and Kevin Synarski said they want you to know that someone will always be there, without fail. No matter who you are, no matter what you’ve gone through, someone understands. They say, “Things are temporary a lot of the
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time. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, hard to wake up each day and say that you’re okay, but keep pushing and remember that you’re doing the best you can.” And they’re right. When I was active duty and suicidal, I thought that I was doing my best, but I wasn’t taking time for myself and going to therapy. I wasn’t processing what was happening to me. I wasn’t talking about it. I pushed it down and figured it would go away. And that’s not how things work (surprise, surprise). So please take the time to heal yourself. Because as Laura Chavez says, “Your story matters and your story is needed. It’s going to help you as an individual and it’s going to help others. So please tell it. We’re here to listen.”
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Artificial intelligence makes its way to MacDill dermatology clinic
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam R. Shanks)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Beachkofsky, 6th Health Care Operations Squadron dermatologist and Staff Sgt. Dalton Mace, 6th HCOS aerospace medical technician, prepare Lt. Col. Kurtis Kobes, a patient, for a procedure at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 5, 2019. With the help of a new dermatological analyzing software, Beachkofsky was able to diagnose a spot as an early stage of melanoma on Kobes and remove the area of skin before it could develop into deeper layers of skin.
By Senior Airman Adam R. Shanks | 6TH AIR REFUELING WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The dermatology clinic at MacDill Air Force Base boasts a machine that can help patients log and track various skin conditions over time. The software's ability to use high resolution photos of the patients’ body and intelligently detect when new marks appear and grow larger allows Maj. Thomas Beachkofsky, the 6th Health Care Operations Squadron dermatologist, easily to monitor areas of concern with his patients. However, a new software upgrade that takes advantage of machine learning has opened up new opportunities to use this machine, which is one of two in the Air Force. “Our new software that works with our body scanner uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze a lesion or mark
on the skin and uses an algorithm to rate the likelihood that the spot is harmful,” said Beachkofsky. “With training, our dermatology technicians can use this program to efficiently scan and process questionable spots.” Beachkofsky explained that although the machine makes an educated guess on the severity of the lesion, it is up to a fully-trained dermatologist to make a diagnosis and recommend treatment. Lt. Col. Kurtis Kobes, the 6th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight commander, was among the first to benefit from the new software, after seeking a second glance at MacDill’s clinic for a spot on his forearm. “Based on how it looked, and the results from the scan, I ordered a biopsy which came back as melanoma in situ,” remarked Beachkofsky.
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Melanoma in situ, also called stage zero melanoma, is a very early stage of cancer where the cancerous cells only affect the epidermis and have not spread to deeper layers of the skin. “It’s very fortunate that something like this was caught in as early of a stage as it did,” remarked Beachkofsky. “Melanoma can be deadly if left to spread, so treating it while it’s in situ allows a simple procedure with a fast recovery.” With the new software upgrade, the dermatology office hopes to give its patients the peace of mind that their questionable spots can be checked accurately and efficiently. “I’m very grateful for the dermatology clinic quickly verifying and handling the suspicious area on my forearm,” said Kobes.
“I’ve had this spot for over a year, and after having it looked at by other clinics, I was only told it could be monitored, but it didn’t look alarming.” In a study named “Man against machine,” the deep-learning algorithm used by the analyzing software was able to correctly identify 95% of malignant skin tumors. This data was compared to 58 dermatologists across 17 nations, who were able to successfully identify 86.6% of the same tumors. “It’s definitely not a replacement for doctors, nor is AI taking over health care,” laughed Beachkofsky. “It’s mostly a tool for a dermatologist to get a second opinion from a system that has analyzed tens of thousands of lesions and is constantly learning.”
REMEMBER our fallen U.S. veterans.
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those who serve.
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your children the value of freedom.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET The courage and sacrifice of our Military Veterans’ should never be forgotten. Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, will be showing our appreciation and gratitude on December 14th, 2019 at 10 a.m. when citizens across the country come together to remember our fallen, honor those who serve and teach the younger generations the value of freedom. Join us at Memorial Gardens Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. as we lay Veterans’ Wreaths on the headstones of our heroes and recognize their service to our nation.
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a.m. $3 suggested donation. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, COSMuseum@cspm.org, cspm.org.
Artist Q&A with Sheary Clough Suiter, an intimate hour of discussion with local encaustic artist Sheary Clough Suiter about her new body of work, I Never Played With Dolls. Thurs., Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m. Free. The Bridge Gallery, 218 W. Colorado Ave., 629-7055, thebridgegallery@gmail.com, thebridgeartgallery.com.
LITERARY EVENTS NaNoWriMo Write-In, a quiet space to plan, contemplate, use WiFi and otherwise get writing. No registration required. Saturdays, 1-5:30 p.m.; through Nov. 30. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, nanowrimo.org.
Broken Glass Photography Night, a monthly 18+ photography and modeling night, perfect for anyone looking to increase their experience and meet others in the field. Third Monday of every month, 6:30-10 p.m. $1-$10. Voodoo Leatherworks, 2422 Busch Ave., 244-3991, voodooleatherworks@ gmail.com, voodooleatherworks.com.
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.
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Colorado Springs Philharmonic Concerts, featuring music from (in order of performance) DisneyPixar’s COCO, Pacho Flores and The Nutcracker. See website for full schedule. Sun., Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. and Through Nov. 30, 2 and 7 p.m. $28-$77. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., 477-2100, verlee@broadmoorworldarena.com, pikespeakcenter.com. Summit Ensemble and Pikes Peak Singers, this program, Building a Better World Through Song, will include music from around the world, as well as folk favorites, such as “Shenandoah,” from the United States. Sun., Nov. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. Donations accepted. First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave., 633-8888, fcc@firstchristiancos. org, firstchristiancos.org.
FILM Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival, the longest-running women’s film festival in North America, presenting both documentaries and narratives, features and shorts. Over the course of the weekend, approximately 40 films will be presented at five venues across the Colorado College campus. Sun., Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $15-$185. CC’s Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N. Cascade Ave., 817/395-2978, sarah@rmwfilm.org, rmwfilm.org. The Adventures of Robin Hood, a screening of this 1938 film about the regal outlaw hero and loyalto-King-Richard defender of the realm who, with the help of his merry men, takes on usurping traitor Prince John and his mutinous minions. Snacks and drinks provided. No registration required. Sat., Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000, ppld.librarymarket.com.
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, 760/4703947, achillespikespeak.org.
FOOD & DRINK Preserving Food: Pickling, learn tested and research-based techniques to safely pickle vegetables, covering water bath canning basics to ensure preservation. Ages 16+. Registration required. Mon., Nov. 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Pikes Peak Library District, Rockrimmon Branch, 832 Village Center Drive, 593-8000.
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 Baby Time, stories and activities for babies and their families. Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Fountain Branch Library, 230 S. Main St., Fountain. Stories and activities for babies and their families. Thursdays, 10 and 11 a.m. Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. Children’s History Hour: Harvest Time, including a reading of Tractor Mac Harvest Time by Billy Steers, an exploration of the history of farming in the Pikes Peak region and a chance to create fall suncatchers. For children ages 3-6 and their favorite adult. RSVP required. Wed., Nov. 20, 10-11
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FOOD & DRINK Saturdays at the Square, hosting Colorado Springs’ finest food trucks all in one parking lot. Bring your people and show these local trucks some love. Big R- Widefield, 161 Fontaine Blvd. Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. facebook.com/ SaturdaysAtTheSquare.
Give!ing Thanks in the Forest, an opportunity to meet some of the small local nonprofit organizations participating in the 2019 Give! Campaign. Includes bite-sized dessert samples, food trucks on-hand, live music and a holiday boutique. Sat., Nov. 23, noon to 3 p.m. Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Road, 528-6119, facebook.com/wbcats.org.
HEALTH & WELLNESS African Drumming Class, focusing on the basics of hand-drumming techniques, playing together, developing groove and more. No experience necessary. Registration required. Please confirm day and time through the soul rhythm website. Ongoing. $10. Movement Arts Community Studio, 525 E. Fountain Blvd., #150, 250-4914, info@soulrhythmafricandrumming.com, soulrhythmafricandrumming.com.
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SPIRITUALITY A Course in Miracles (ACIM), a discussion class based on A Course in Miracles, a prominent spiritual text. Beginners and long-time students welcome. Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Center for Spiritual Living, 5075 Flintridge Drive, 720/205-3126, leeza@lmpellerin.com, cslcs. org/a-course-in-miracles-acim. Finding Home: A Community for Spiritual Outsiders, an LGBTQ-affirming, recovery-affirming community of spiritual seekers. If this sounds like something you’re into, you’re welcome. Come for dinner, conversation, singing, ritual and practice. Fridays, 6:30-9 p.m. Free. Vista Grande Community Church, 5460 N. Union Blvd., 599-3057, findinghomecos@gmail.com, facebook. com/findinghomeCOS.
Zen Meditation, meditation sessions from Springs Mountain Sangha, “a Zen community in the koan tradition.” Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Free, donations gratefully accepted. CC’s Shove Memorial Chapel, 1010 N. Nevada Ave., 659-3608, elizabeth.cramer51@gmail.com, smszen.org.
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Nutcracker in a Nutshell, a beloved holiday tale that follows Clara on her magical journey to the Kingdom of Sweets as she meets fanciful characters like the Rat King, Snow Queen and Sugar Plum Fairy. Easily follow Clara’s adventure in this condensed and narrated version of the Nutcracker Ballet, perfect for children of all ages. Sat., Nov. 23, 1-2 p.m. $7-$8. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719/295-7200, mail@ sdc-arts.org, sdc-arts.org.
Randy Price is owner and founder of the Colorado Restaurant Group, which includes Salsa Brava Fresh Mexican Grill and Urban Egg. Aside from owning his own businesses, Price has worked for restaurant groups based in Arizona, Texas and Kansas before making the leap and discovering the recipe for success.
UPCOMING COS CEO LEADERSHIP LESSONS
De-stressing the Holidays: An Empowering Interactive Meet Up, learn why you might feel guilty during the holidays, how to prevent resentments and discover psychological tools to help relieve the tension that can often ruin this time of the year. Please bring your own brown-bag lunch and beverage. Thurs., Nov. 21, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1861, mm@beyond12step. co, meetup.com/Journey-Into-Self.
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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
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Hike: Bacon Rock and Homestead Trail, a 4-mile hike exploring the hills and valleys as the park turns from autumn to winter. Dress for the weather and bring water and a snack. Meet at Camper Services parking area. Mon., Nov. 18, 9:30 a.m. Free with park pass. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366, linda.groat@ state.co.us, cpw.state.co.us..
Thanksgiving Community Despacho Workshop, engaging the community in a uniting and healing ceremony involving the creation of a despacho. The Next Us, 525 N. Cascade Ave. Sat., Nov. 23, 1-3 p.m. $10-$20 donation. 301-0115, SacredCenterSanctuary@gmail.com, sacredcentersanctuary.com.
GET INVOLVED Early Premiere of Frozen 2, during which proceeds from concessions will be donated to Community Partnership Family Resource Center through Indy Give! Thurs., Nov. 21, 1:308 p.m. Gold Hill Theatres, 615 W. Midland Ave, Woodland Park, 719-687-2210, facebook.com/ communitypartnershipfamilyresourcecenter.
Gallop in the Garden, a year-round, 5k run for all ages, with five routes through Garden of the Gods Park and Rock Ledge Ranch, ranging in difficulty. Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St., 219-0108, gardenofgods.com.
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Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the best-selling book by Cheryl Strayed. This play follows her time working as the online advice columnist “Sugar.” When asked to take over the unpaid, anonymous position, Strayed used empathy and her personal experiences to help those seeking guidance. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m. and Sat., Nov. 30, 2 p.m.; through Dec. 1. $20. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583, fac@coloradocollege.edu, fac.coloradocollege.edu.
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The Renaissance Collection by Classic Homes returns to Indigo Ranch! Tour two new fully decorated model homes, and learn what makes the homes in our Renaissance Collection special:
Quaint Streetscapes | Cozy Front Porches Attached 2-car Alley Load Garage Fencing & Full Yard Landscape Package Stainless Steel Range, Microwave, and Dishwasher AVAI L AB L E H O M E S The Harmony
The Fresco
The Fresco
7612 Grizzly Rose Way
7607 Grizzly Rose Way
7615 Grizzly Rose Way
$378,568 | 1,535 SF | MLS: 6062013 Bed: 2 + Study | Bath: 2 | Car: 2 (Alley Load)
$379,427 | 1,535 SF | MLS: 8507918 Bed: 3 | Bath: 2 | Car: 2 (Alley Load)
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The Tranquility
The Tranquility
$368,621 | 1,457 SF | MLS: 8266617 Bed: 2 | Bath: 2 | Car: 2 (Alley Load)
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MODEL LOCATION 7604 Grizzly Rose Way Colorado Springs, CO 80923
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$387,277 | 1,854 SF | MLS: 8111577 Bed: 3 | Bath: 2.5 | Car: 2 (Alley Load)
$395,530 | 1,854 SF | MLS: 3997387 Bed: 3 + Loft | Bath: 2.5 | Car: 2 (Alley Load)
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