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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Vol. 61 No. 14

1196 miles: Running to honor the fallen

By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— Under sunny skies with a stout wind out of the southeast, a dozen runners bolted at high noon, beginning a test of endurance and respect that would continue until noon the next day.

From noon March 30 to noon March 31, 2017, Airmen of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Carson, Colorado, ran around the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, athletic track honoring fallen comrades in the sixth annual 24-Hour Challenge run.

The entire squadron, consisting of about 100 Airmen participated, said Senior Airman Ari Edelman, 13th ASOS radio operator, maintainer and driver. Other interested runners, such as spouses and children, participated as well. When it was all said and done, clouds and rain moved in while the group finished the last of the 1,196 miles, in formation.

“The goal is to keep someone running on the track the whole time,” Edelman said.

“We have a (unit) flag we keep moving the entire 24-hours.”

All of their fallen Tactical Air Control Party brethren are honored, but the 13th See Honoring the Fallen page 12

(U.S. Air Force photo by Shellie-Anne Espinosa)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron kick off the sixth annual 24-Hour Challenge run at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 30, 2017. The run is done around the world to honor fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

Celebrating the military child

By Margie Arnold 21st Force Support Squadron

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Parents join their children for breakfast at the Main Child Development Center to kick off the Month of the Military Child, April 3, 2017, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The Month of the Military Child was established to highlight the important role children play in the Armed Forces community.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— Military children have unique challenges: permanent-change-of-station moves, a parent’s absence due to deployments and training activities, unfamiliar environments, and uncertain schedules.

In 1986, Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established April as Month of the Military Child to highlight the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. It recognizes some 1.9 million U.S. military children ranging in age from infants to 18 years old who have one or both parents serving in the military.

The month-long celebration of military children not only recognizes their sacrifices, but also celebrates their resiliency, talents, strengths and contributions to their military community and their country.

“It’s an opportunity for us to see the child as a vital, contributing member of the military community,” said Karen

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Kirshenbaum, Ed.D., and Maria Simpson, child development center trainers.

Both trainers have dedicated their careers to early childhood education for military children — Kirshenbaum for 42 years and Simpson for 25 years. Being spouses of military members and parents themselves, they fully understand the challenges military children face, and they’re invaluable resources for teachers and parents.

“The military child learns to be resilient at quite an early age, especially today, because their deployed parent is just as likely to be their mother as their father. Some children have a difficult time with that separation from the mother,” Kirshenbaum said.

They’ll notice and understand when a child might be going through a rough patch and be able to offer helpful suggestions to their teacher and parent on how to help them better cope.

“When my children were small, they See Celebrating page 9

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For some families, every month is Autism Awareness Month

By Shellie-Anne Espinosa 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— Something is different with my child.

Every parent has that worry at some time.

For my husband and I, that worry became a reality one year ago.

April is Autism Awareness month and is also the anniversary of when my daughter was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

We started worrying about our daughter, Rebekah, when she was one year old. She was not speaking yet. She did not verbalize at all.

She was very quiet except when she was upset.

She would scream then, but only for a short time until we figured out what was wrong.

We did a questionnaire at her one-year well-baby check, and had one of the questions raise a red flag. Our daughter did not point at things. This is one of the early signs of autism.

Not knowing anything about autism, we did not think much at all about this red flag.

We were mainly concerned with her lack of verbalization. Her doctor said to keep an eye on her progression but not to worry too much. He explained the speech delay was often a product of too much television. While we did not necessarily agree with him, we went with his explanation.

The next couple of years were repeat episodes of her one-year doctor’s visit. Bekah was not speaking and the doctors kept shrugging it off. Eventually we were able to convince a doctor to put in a referral for speech therapy.

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Staff Sgt. Richard Espinosa, 10th Surgical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of MRI stationed at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., and Shellie-Anne Espinosa, 21st Space Wing public affairs specialist at Peterson AFB, Colo., play around with their daughter, Rebekah Espinosa, during a Christmas photo shoot in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 13, 2016. The Espinosas’ lives changed for the better when their daughter was able to receive the correct therapies to help her learn after being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2016.

Speech therapy did not do much for our daughter. When she turned three, she only used the words “more” and “please” when communicating.

It was difficult having a child who did not speak. My heart broke every time I would hear my friends’ toddlers speaking, calling

out for mama or dada and saying they loved them. I knew my daughter loved me, but still, I wanted to hear her say it.

Since speech therapy was turning out little results, we decided to place our daughter in day care at the child development center when she turned three so she could interact

with other kids. She picked up some habits through mimicry and developed a few more words, but still only had a vocabulary around 15 words.

After a few months, her main caretaker at the CDC suggested we put Rebekah in the state’s preschool program. That was one of the best pieces of advice we received to help our daughter.

Over the next nine months, Rebekah’s vocabulary improved to 50 words. She still wasn’t speaking in complete sentences, but she had shown significant improvement in speech and some improvement in social interactions.

At one point, while attending a preschool function, my husband told me that something was different with Rebekah. We watched as she did her own thing while the rest of the class participated in games with the teacher.

It was hard to watch, but, for myself, it was even harder to hear those words said out loud.

At Rebekah’s four year physical, she had a new doctor. I told him about the issues Rebekah had. He spent the next five minutes attempting a conversation with her and then steeled himself to ask us a question that I will never forget.

“Has anyone ever discussed autism with you?”

My heart shattered at hearing this. I knew next to nothing about the disorder. All I could think was that my daughter no longer had a future. Her doctor tried to soften the question by explaining that he had a son with the disorder. That’s why he was better able See Autism page 5

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Million-dollar babies

By Senior Airman Rose Gudex 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Staff Sgt. Susan Edwards-Aagaard always thought it would be entertaining if she had twins, particularly because her father was a fraternal twin and it often runs in families.

She discovered she was pregnant and went to several ultrasounds that displayed only one heartbeat and one baby.

At 13 weeks, Edwards-Aagaard, an intelligence analyst with the 21st Operations Support Squadron, watched her husband’s face when he saw more than one heartbeat on the screen. She was shocked and reflexively laughed for at least 30 minutes, after which she was both scared and excited to know she was having identical twins.

When the excitement of the news sank in, the reality of very real health issues set in, which forced Edwards-Aagaard to slow down. With her fierce independence, she said she never would have asked for help, but her squadron reached out before she could say one way or the other.

“I was immediately flagged high-risk in my pregnancy because I had high-blood pressure, stress-related high blood pressure,” she said.

Edwards-Aagaard began bi-weekly prenatal appointments to monitor the twins’ progress. In the same time period, she tested for staff sergeant and began Airman Leadership School. She continued to push through anything thrown her way, including academics. One particular block of instruction at ALS conflicted with a prenatal appointment and she was just going to cancel the appointment so she didn’t miss anything important.

“I had two female instructors in ALS, one of whom was very pregnant,” Edwards-Aagaard said. “When it came to baby stuff, (Tech. Sgt. Lauren Degennaro) said, ‘Don’t you ever cancel.’”

Had she not heeded her instructor’s advice, she would not have gone to another prenatal appointment for two weeks.

Degennaro told Edwards-Aagaard she had faith in her and See Babies page 6

(Top) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Airmen from the 21st Operations Support Squadron and the office of Staff Sgt. Susan Edwards-Aagaard, 21st OSS intelligence analyst, help her husband move to a new home in Colorado Springs, Colo., July 2015.

Edwards-Aagaard was pregnant and on bed-rest, so her coworkers stepped up to help their wingman.

(Right) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – One of the Edwards-Aagaard twin boys is prepped for one of many surgeries in the neonatal intensive care unit in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 21, 2015. The twins, born to Staff Sgt. Susan Edwards-Aagaard, 21st Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, had Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome and have battled medical challenges since birth.

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BASE BR IEFS EAST GATE CLOSED

The east gate will be closing the evening of Sunday, April 2nd and will re-open to traffic on Monday, April 10th. During this time, all commercial vehicles are required to use the west gate entrance only. Privately owned vehicles are to use the west and north gate entrances during this period. Pease plan drive times accordingly.

To support the closure, Security Forces will change the north gate hours: The north gate will be open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday/ Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VISITOR CONTROL CENTER HOURS

Starting April 1, the Peterson Visitor Control Center daily operations will be 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the AFECC badging section closing at 3:30 p.m. Daily operations are Monday through Friday; closed on weekends, federal holidays, and AFSPC family days.

PETERSON COMMUNITY DINNER

To celebrate Asian-Pacific Islander heritage month the Chapel will host a community dinner Thursday, April 6th from 5 — 7 p.m. Come one, come all!

JACKSON KATZ TO SPEAK

Renowned scholar and activist on gender, race, and violence issues Jackson Katz will speak at 10:00 a.m. at the Summit Center and 2:00 p.m. at the Building 1 auditorium.

For more information call Jeanine Arnold at 719-554-4109.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY AT THE CHAPEL

The Peterson Air Force Base Chapel currently has a Wedding/Funeral Liaison contract position available for bid. Statements of work with full specifications and qualifications along with bid documents can be obtained the Base Chapel. Resumes and sealed bids are due to the Chapel Office no later than 4:30

p.m. April 10, 2017. An interview will be required and qualified applicants will be notified of specific interview date and time. Basis of Award is on the best value to the government.

A criminal history background investigation will be conducted upon contract award. For more information on the application process, contact Staff Sgt. Roa at 719-556-4442 or email at benjamin.roa@us.af.mil.

SAAPM FITNESS RUN

11:30 a.m. Friday, April 7th behind the Bowling Center in Capt. Lyon Memorial Park.

Free t-shirts or fitness towels available while supplies last.

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE

The Military Retiree Activities office holds its monthly council meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206. The guest speaker for April 13, 2017 will be Felix Uhlik, Financial Planning for Retirees. Please call 719-556-7153 for details.

Peterson AFB Security Forces upgrades DBIDS access control system

By Tech. Sgt. Beth Guidry 21st Security Forces Squadron

PETERSON AIR FORCE, Colo. — The recent release of the Defense Biometric Identification System 5.0 provides base entry controllers the ability to conduct rapid identity proofing and vetting on all personnel requesting access onto the base.

Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, recently received DBIDS 5.0 and the speed of the system is remarkable. Last year they scanned approximately 2,118,300 credentials and this year they are on track to triple that number. 21st Security Forces Squadron began to incrementally transition to scanning during peak traffic hours and anticipate minor delays due to the large number of expired, terminated or lost or

stolen identification cards they have begun to confiscate immediately. Thereafter, traffic will move much faster and our people will be safer.

Previous versions of DBIDS did not have the scan speed to employ the system during peak traffic hours. Today, DBIDS 5.0 delivers one second scans, which allows Security Forces to check ID cards much faster. In the past, SF members could only check criminal history and determine a person’s fitness to enter at our visitor centers, now they can replicate the same capability with a handheld device…even faster.

In 2009, DBIDS scanned 1,000,000 credentials. In 2016 DBIDS scanned 86,000,000 credentials and detected 4,000 personnel with warrants, flagged 233 armed and dangerous people, 71,000 personnel with terminated ID Cards, 3,500 barred people, 73,000 expired ID cards and 22,580 ID cards reported lost or

stolen. The new DBIDS 5.0 is on track to scan 150,000,000 credentials in 2017.

How does DBIDS work? When your Department of Defense credential is initially scanned at a base entry control point, you are automatically registered in DBIDS once your ID card is validated in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Also, your information is screened by the FBI’s National Criminal Information Center (NCIC). DBIDS is interconnected with DEERS and NCIC for continuous vetting. The new DBIDS scanners respond faster and more accurate than a human visually inspecting an ID card. This means entry controllers can now scan credentials instead of relying on visual ID card inspections at all times including peak traffic hours, which lowers the chance of a person entering with an unauthorized ID card.

AF announces major changes to space enterprise Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Air Force announced five major organization and management changes to its space enterprise April 4, 2017.

“For decades, the men and women of our Air Force delivered effects from space to give our joint warfighting forces in the field a distinct advantage over their adversaries,” said acting Secretary of the Air Force Lisa S. Disbrow. “The Air Force has been researching, experimenting, and implementing plans for several years to evolve our space systems to both protect our interests in space and be more resilient in the face of potential threats.

The time has come to adapt our organization and management structure to reflect the reality that space is a joint warfighting domain.”

As part of the Air Force’s initiative to normalize space, the service is taking steps to streamline the acquisition process, enhance responsiveness to threats in space, strengthen requirements, and bolster the space concept of operations (CONOPS).

“A new three-star deputy chief of staff for space, known as the ‘A-11,’ will be established as the Air Force’s headquarters space advocate, which will increase decision making speed and help ensure freedom from attack

and freedom to maneuver,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. “We are making changes now to ensure we can organize, train, and equip our space forces to have the skills necessary to operate in a contested environment, defend our systems, and assure space missions and space superiority.”

This new organization will be instrumental in fostering, at the Air Force Headquarters level, the cultural change and capabilities evolution required to operate in an increasingly contested space domain.

Additionally, the Air Force is reforming the space acquisition programs approval process through the implementation of the new acquisition Milestone Decision Authority provisions in the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, streamlining decision making and removing months of time from the approval process.

The service will take full advantage of the authorities at its disposal, and consider alternative acquisition approaches. For example, the Air Force will expand the use of the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) organization to rapidly field systems, as well as procure existing commercial capabilities.

In support of these initiatives, Air Force Space Command has developed a Space Warfighting Construct (SWC), which is an integrated approach to evolve the space ar-

chitecture to be more flexible, survivable, and resilient. It will guide the development of future space systems and change the way the Air Force employs current systems. As part of the SWC, AFSPC is developing the space operations CONOPS, which will inform requirements development.

In order to strengthen the linkage of space capabilities to joint warfighters, the Air Force, in collaboration with the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and its sister services, is strengthening the existing requirements process to embed space professionals at every stage of decision making. Together these efforts will position the Air Force to deliver ready space capabilities to all combatant commanders to ensure continuous delivery of space effects in a contested environment.

“Space capabilities provide the nation with effects integrated into the Air Force’s mission of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. The enormous advantages space capabilities provide to theater commanders in today’s fight has led potential adversaries to either replicate or try to negate U.S. space systems,” Disbrow said. “The Air Force seeks to deter conflict in space, but should deterrence fail, we will counter any attempt to deny freedom of action in this vital warfighting domain.”

21st Space Wing Commander Col. Douglas Schiess Chief of Public Affairs Maj. William Russell

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LAS VEGAS — Shellie-Anne Espinosa, 21st Space Wing public affairs specialist, helps her daughter, Rebekah Espinosa, celebrate Halloween in Las Vegas, October 2015. Rebekah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when she was four years old.

HUBER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Rebekah Espinosa wears the uniform of her father, Staff Sgt. Richard Espinosa, 10th Surgical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of MRI, during for her four-month photos in Huber Heights, Ohio, January 2012. Rebekah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in 2016.

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to see the signs. He knew what to look for.

Girls with autism are much harder to diagnose correctly because they often do not fit the stereotype of autism. Rebekah had already been learning everything through mimicry and could fool a lot of people. But, for the first time, she did not fool her doctor.

The next few months were stressful for my family. Rebekah began her testing for autism spectrum disorder. She had to see a psychologist, neurologist, physical therapist,

occupational therapist and a speech therapist to be evaluated.

At the end of testing, Rebekah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder without intellectual impairment. She also received a secondary diagnosis of combined Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. All I could feel at this diagnosis was relief. We finally knew what was keeping Rebekah from speaking and understanding social situations.

With the diagnosis came resources we could finally use for Rebekah’s development.

We were enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program and Extended Care Health Option. The Airman and Family Readiness Center offered programs for her and an ad-

vocate to help us work with her schools and develop her Individualized Education Plan.

Being in the Air Force family has made all the difference for my daughter’s care. The medical care has been great. She can go to different therapies to help her advancement.

She is getting excellent education. We can always depend on the A&FRC for assistance with her school if we ever need it.

As we reach the one-year anniversary of Rebekah’s diagnosis, she is in kindergarten and making lots of friends. The other kids do not mind that she will often flap her hands and squeeze them. This is one of her stimulations, or stims, that she does to show she is excited. Because of this, you will always

know when Rebekah is truly happy.

We still have lots of roadblocks ahead of us as Rebekah grows up. She does not understand that she thinks differently than other people. Someday I will have to explain what autism is to her.

For now, though, Rebekah is happy, sweet and will always have a hug ready for anyone who needs it. Autism has changed my family’s life, but with the right tools and attitude, Rebekah has shown that it will not define who she will become.

And the best part about Rebekah’s progression as she comes into who she is — she tells me she loves me at least five times a day, as if she were making up for her silent years.

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would work through any missed material. Although hesitant, Edwards-Aagaard agreed to go.

“All of a sudden bunches of people were in the room and I was wondering what was going on,” she said. “They told me, ‘You have Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. You’re within days of losing your babies.’ Days.”

“My babies wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for (Degennaro),” Edwards-Aagaard added. “She’s a hero.”

Thanks to the push from her mentor, the babies were saved from a much worse fate, however they were in for a battle. The diagnosis only affects identical twins and results in one baby “donating” most the blood and nutrients from the shared placenta to the other baby. According to the American Pregnancy Association, TTTS occurs among about 15 percent of identical twins and cannot be prevented because it is not hereditary. Until recently, there was no treatment and usually resulted in the death of both babies.

“My little Jack didn’t have enough fluid around him and he was shrink-wrapped in his little sac,” Edwards-Aagaard said.

“Drew … was about to die because his heart was overloaded with too much blood and he was in severe cardiac distress.”

Fortunately for them, advances in modern medical technology dramatically increased the odds of survival for the twins with a quick, yet complicated laser surgery. Only a small percentage of maternal fetal medical doctors are trained in this procedure, she said, and they were lucky enough to get one of the best in Denver. All the open blood vessels were fused and an extra liter of fluid was removed from Drew’s amniotic sac.

Edwards-Aagaard said the next morning both she and her husband were relieved to see two healthy heartbeats. With the good news came less exciting news. The mom-to-be was put on bedrest at only 18 weeks into her pregnancy.

“I work out twice a day. I love to work out and went on full bedrest,” she said. “I asked if I could lift weights in bed, but they said I couldn’t do anything that would get my heart rate up or put pressure on my core.”

Three and a half months went by, all of it spent on bedrest, and Edwards-Aagaard was hospitalized. One of the amniotic sacs ruptured, which opened her and the babies up to more infections and possible complications. Even though a fullterm pregnancy is 38 weeks for twins, Drew and Jack came into the world at 31 weeks and six days.

“We almost made it 32 weeks,” she said. “My kids were really sick and, yes, within their first days of being born, there was definitely the chance of death.”

“I felt really guilty and really terrible that I couldn’t keep them any longer,” she added.

The boys were put in incubators at the neonatal intensive care unit and when Edwards-Aagaard finally got to see her newborns, they were covered in tubes. She said one was

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – John Aagaard, spouse of Staff Sgt. Susan Edwards-Aagaard, 21st Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst, holds his newborn twins in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 4, 2015. The twins were born seven weeks early with many health issues, but get stronger as each day passes. intubated and weighed only two pounds, while the other was hooked up to a massive breathing machine and had an IV coming out of his head.

“I left the NICU and I just wept,” she said. “I kept thinking I shouldn’t have gotten up that many times to get water when I was on bedrest or I shouldn’t have gotten up and taken that many steps. I felt so guilty.”

As time went on, Edwards-Aagaard reflected on the positive things. Her whole office helped the new family-of-four cook meals every week and even assisted moving into a new house. In addition, she said her leadership was incredibly supportive and worked with her schedule because at the time, maternity leave was only six weeks and her kids were still in the NICU receiving much-needed care.

“Along with preemies, comes a whole plethora of other interesting things,” she said. “Because we have TriCare, we haven’t had to worry about anything. I can give my kids all the developmental therapy they need.”

In addition to the support of her Air Force family, the value of TriCare gave Edwards-Aagaard a sense of relief.

She said she couldn’t imagine the stress other parents go through when they have to weigh the cost of treatment for their children.

“I call them my million-dollar miracle babies,” she said.

“I don’t have to worry about the cost. I can focus on other stuff, like my kids’ health issues.”

Since their early entry into the world, the boys struggled with weak immune systems, lung troubles, feeding, heart and gastrointestinal complications, and more. They tackle one health issue after another, but Edwards-Aagaard said they never lose their excitement to be with the other.

The interaction between the now eighteen-month-old twin boys is fun to watch, she said. Even with their health issues, they squeal with anticipation when they see each other again after a day apart at day care, chase each other around the house when they get home, use each other as step stools to get into mischief and wake each other up in the middle of the night just to be together.

“Most of the things you notice about premature babies, they will grow out of by the time they are two,” she said.

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Stopping Sexual Assault – Not just in April

By Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright WASHINGTON — The truth is, the vast majority of Airmen we serve alongside have never — and will never — sexually assault another person in their lifetime. Let me say it again for the people in the back — the vast majority of our Airmen HAVE NEVER and WILL NEVER harm another person. Hard stop.

But the ability and the responsibility to stop sexual assault does not begin and end here. Every survivor, and every Airman who has ever served in a unit impacted by these acts, can tell you first hand it has the same effects as a natural disaster. It’s very real, very devastating and leaves a trail of total destruction in its wake.

Airmen are the heart of our Air Force. With Airmen, the mission will never fail; without them, the mission will not succeed. And sexual assault deeply and severely impacts our ability to perform the mission.

Every Airman, on their own or together in a group, has the ability to stop this behavior in its tracks. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, but putting an end to this devastation within our ranks requires each of us to be engaged, every day, all year round.

Every Airman who demands professionalism in their workplace and in their unit, who insists their fellow Airmen treat each other with dignity and respect, and who enforces professionalism through their words and their deeds is taking action to eliminate assault. Every Airman who embodies our core values every day, on and off duty, in and out of uniform, is supporting a survivor, whether they realize it or not.

Our Airmen are the best the world has ever seen. They’re the best at what they do — from fighting fires to calling in air strikes to defending our bases. Our Airmen are also our best asset for stopping a sexual assault before it happens. Their professionalism and dedication is what generates airpower and allows us to fly, flight and win. That same dedication, when applied to taking care of their fellow Airmen, is what will eliminate these damaging behaviors from our ranks.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, visits Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., for an all-call where he spoke with hundreds of Airmen conveying his strategic messages on March 17, 2017. Wright took questions from a dozen Airmen ranging from policy to quality of life. The CMSAF serves as a personal advisor to the Air Force Chief of Staff and Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization, and progress of the enlisted force and their families.

People sometimes define integrity as “doing what’s right when no one is looking.” Integrity is also doing what’s right when EVERYONE is looking. Understanding how to recognize opportunities for intervention is what stops unsafe or unacceptable behaviors. That can be learned, and it’s fairly easy. Speaking up when no one else has — that’s the hard part.

But I promise you, when a situation arises that just doesn’t “feel right” or when someone isn’t doing what’s right, there are other Airmen hoping someone will speak up. That someone is you. Your fellow Airmen are looking to you to have

the courage to speak up, to do the right thing when no one else will.

The vast majority of Airmen will never sexually assault another person. But EVERY Airman can be the one to make sure it never happens within our ranks. Today, tomorrow and every day. I’m counting on you — and the Airmen to your left and right are counting on you — to be the one who puts an end to sexual assault in OUR Air Force. I have your back in this fight and I’m asking you to have mine … not just in April.

Ospreys pay Peterson AFB a visit

(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Marine Sgt. Tyler Brereton, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM261) crew chief, sits on the tail ramp of a V-22 Osprey aircraft before conducting flight operations at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 28, 2017. VMM-261 is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, S.C., and is at Peterson AFB conducting high altitude training.

(Left) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. —V-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) prepare for take-off at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 28, 2017. VMM-261 is based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, S.C., and is at Peterson AFB conducting high altitude training.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Steve Kotecki)

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Celebrating From page 1 exchanged cassette tapes with their deployed dad,” said Simpson, who acknowledged that today’s social media can ease the absence and distance when children can see their parent’s face and have a conversation with them in real time.

A month of recognition and celebration The National Association for the Education of Young Children, an agency that inspects and accredits early childhood education centers like the CDCs, will celebrate the “Week of the Young Child” April 24-28.

In the Armed Forces, we dedicate the entire month of April 2017 as “Month of the Military Child,” celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers and families.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for military children to see themselves as part of the larger community and to learn that they’re an important part of that military family, the military community, and the country,” said Kirshenbaum. “As part of that, we want military children to learn who their community helpers are and what they do. And it’s good for young children to see people filling roles not traditional to their gender.”

In facilitating that learning, Kirshenbaum and Simpson invite parents and other male and female professionals on base to make plans to come to the CDCs throughout the month to educate the kids about what they do. One important suggestion they gave was to remind participants to tailor their presen-

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Families and child development center staff gather together to kick off the Month of the Military Child at the Main CDC, April 3, 2017, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The Month of the Military Child was established to highlight the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. tations to the age of their audience.

Here at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, the child development centers — Main and Pete East — and the R. P. Lee Youth Center will celebrate Month of the Military Child with a rich variety of activities and special events.

The Month of the Military Child celebration began with Col. David Wilson, 21st Force Support Squadron commander, and Dorothy Choate, 21st FSS deputy director,

reading aloud the April 2017 Month of the Military Child Proclamation at a breakfast for children and their parents, April 3, in the CDC classrooms.

The CDCs have exciting things planned for the whole month, each week with its own special theme and activities. Each Friday at 3 p.m., parents are invited to join their child in music, dance, an outdoor obstacle course, cardboard rally and art fest.

If you would like to educate our mili-

Action Line The 21st Space Wing maintains a commander's action line, a direct link to the 21st Space Wing commander. The wing commander encourages its use. Concerns should be addressed at the lowest possible level in the chain of command and elevated as necessary.

tary youth in April about your role in our community or for more information about Child and Youth Programs, please call the CDC Main at 719-554-9577, the Pete East CDC at 719-556-7460 or the Youth Center at 719-556-7220. Ask to speak to the trainer on staff. For more information on special events during the Month of the Military Child, visit https://www.21fss.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/April-2017-MOMC-Calendarblack-lettering.pdf

To reach the action line: 21st Space Wing members and its GSUs can email 21sw.pa.action.line@us.af.mil.

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AF seeks to increase modernization budget

By Air Force Staff Report Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Air Force senior leaders testified about Air Force modernization before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2017.

Lt. Gen. Chris Nowland, the deputy chief of staff for Air Force Operations; Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, the military deputy for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition; and Lt. Gen. Jerry Harris, the deputy chief of staff for Air Force Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements shared Air Force needs before the Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee. “(Modernization) is critical to our operators, to give our Airmen the best chance of success,” Nowland said.

The Air Force emphasized the need for a defense appropriation over a year-long continuing resolution, citing the devastating impact a year-long continuing resolution would have on both readiness and modernization efforts. Senior leaders also requested permanent relief from the Budget Control Act, increased funding, flexible execution authority and manpower to recover full-spectrum readiness. In 2013, sequestration forced the total force to make sacrifices in readiness and size to ensure technological superiority.

“The best thing we can get out of Congress is a stable budget that predicts — allows us to have a good prediction of where we’ll be in the future,” Harris said.

Sustainable funding across multiple fiscal year defense plans is critical to ensure the Air Force can meet today’s demand for capability and capacity without sacrificing modernization for tomorrow’s multi-domain high-end fight against a full array of potential adversaries, the generals said.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

WASHINGTON — Lt. Gen. Jerry Harris Jr., right, the Air Force deputy chief of staff for Strategic Plans, Programs and Requirements; testifies during the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and Air Force Modernization, March 29, 2017, in Washington, D.C. Also testifying were Lt. Gen Arnold Bunch Jr., center, the military deputy for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force; and Lt. Gen. Mark Nowland, the Air Force deputy chief of Staff for Operations.

“I want our organization to operate efficiently and effectively, to maximize the use of those dollars,” Bunch said. “Get that capability for our most important treasure, our Airmen, America’s sons and daughters… and have a decided advantage on the battlefield.”

There is a disparity between commitments and the resources necessary to achieve national security objectives, according to the generals. The first step to regain full-spectrum readiness is to rebuild the operational training infrastructure. This includes virtual

and constructive environments as well as ranges and space necessary to train against high-end threat systems in a multi-domain environment. Once established, fourth and fifth generation fighter units will need to train for emerging threats.

“We perform multi-domain operations,” Nowland said. “We need to think about how we operate in space, cyber, air, land, maritime, and bring joint effects to the battlefield.

We’re going to out-think our enemy while we simultaneously — with your help — re-

establish and renew our weapon systems.”

The Air Force currently has 55 combat fighter squadrons and wants to grow to 60 and increase the total number of aircraft from 1,900 to 2,100.

“We’re increasing our fighter and tanker procurement to modernize the force and soon we’ll be producing the B-21 (Raider) to modernize our long-range strike fleet,” Harris said. “We are also in the early stages of replacing a portion of our training aircraft, which will enable shorter training timelines and better trained aircrew.”

Linking all of the systems needed for tomorrow’s fight and accomplishing training requires both manpower and funding. The Air Force requested an increased end strength to meet national security requirements.

The Air Force is developing plans to address shortfalls in a number of key areas, including critical career fields such as aircraft maintenance, pilots, nuclear command, control and communications, intelligence, cyber and battlefield Airmen. The Air Force is short approximately 3,400 aircraft maintainers and 1,555 pilots across the total force.

Congress increased the Air Force end strength to 321,000 in 2017. However, the Air Force senior leaders project that 350,000 is needed to have a total force that doesn’t have to be stretched to meet the national security requirements. The generals highlighted that a year-long continuing resolution would force end-strength growth to halt at 319,000, further stressing the existing manpower challenge.

“We can execute the (national defense) strategy, but to be perfectly honest, it will be great Airmen that will make it happen and we’ll do it on the back of our Airmen,” said Nowland.

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WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Air Force nominee Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, as a part of the confirmation process March 30, 2017, in Washington, D.C. In her opening statement, Wilson said, “We have the liberty to enjoy our blessings because thousands of America’s best citizens volunteer to protect the rest of us.”

By Tech. Sgt. Robert Barnett Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Heather Wilson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee during her confirmation hearing for secretary of the Air Force in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2017.

The Air Force veteran and former New Mexico representative was introduced by Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.

“If confirmed, she will become the first Air Force Academy graduate in history to serve as the secretary of the Air Force,” Thune said.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron continue to move the Tactical Air Control Party flag and their unit guide-on around the track during the 24-Hour Challenge run while the rest of their unit gather to remember their fallen brethren at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 31, 2017. The run is done annually around the world to honor fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

ASOS’s interest is personal as well. A key inspiration is Maj. David Gray, 13th ASOS air liaison officer, who was killed by a suicide bomber in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in August of 2013.

“There are several people in our squadron who were also part of (Gray’s) deployment,” Edelman said. “He was known for his emphasis on finishing strong.”

In a tent alongside the track there were portrait photos of other fallen comrades, in addition to Gray, all of whom the squadron honored by taking to the track. For the final mile, the portraits were carried along by the squadron members.

The list of those whose contributions are not forgotten are: • Airman 1st Class Ray Cosano, Afghanistan, 2003 • Staff Sgt. Jacob Frazier, Afghanistan, 2003 • Chief Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dennis Hay, Iraq, 2005 • Staff Sgt. Brian Daly, Arizona (training), 1996 • Maj. Gregory Stone, Kuwait, 2003 • Master Sgt. Steven Auchman, Iraq, 2004 • Master Sgt. Joshua Gavulic, Arizona (training), 2014 • Staff Sgt. Andre Berkley, South Korea (training), 1989 • Senior Airman Bradley Smith, Afghanistan, 2010 • Staff Sgt. Jason Faley, Kuwait, 2001 • Tech. Sgt. Timothy Officer, Florida (training), 2015 This is Edelman’s fourth challenge. He ran one while deployed in Kuwait and the others here in Colorado Springs.

Participants can run at their own pace, but members of the squadron, while showing off their military spirit, competed to see which flights ran farthest and raised the most money.

The run also served as a fundraiser for the TACP Association, a group that assists members of the TACP community and their families.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Kotecki)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron run around the track at midnight during the 24-Hour Challenge run at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 31, 2017.

The run is done annually around the world to honor fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Shellie-Anne Espinosa)

(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.

— The 13th Air Support Operations Squadron tally up the total mileage run by its members during the sixth annual 24-Hour Challenge run at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 31, 2017. Members ran a total of 1,196 miles to support fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

(Left) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron complete pushups for each fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen as the rain begins to fall at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 31, 2017. They formed up to do pushups after completing the 24Hour Challenge run done around the world to honor fallen TACP Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Shellie-Anne Espinosa)

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(Top) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Some of the members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron talk outside the tent containing the photos of fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen during the sixth annual 24-Hour Challenge run at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 31, 2017. Members ran a total of 1,196 miles to support fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

(Right) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 13th Air Support Operations Squadron set up vehicles and tents for the sixth annual 24-Hour Challenge run at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 30, 2017. The run is done around the world to honor fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron hold pictures of fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen while running in formation as they complete the last mile of the sixth annual 24-Hour Challenge run at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., March 31, 2017. The run is done around the world to honor fallen Tactical Air Control Party Airmen and raise money to help members of the TACP community and their families.

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Peterson AFB hosts a Regional Professional Development Institute event for professional comptrollers

By Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lundberg 21st Space Wing Public Affairs Office

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The American Society of Military Comptrollers Pikes Peak Chapter held an all-day event featuring multiple speakers for over 110 financial management professionals at The Club, March 30, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

The Regional Professional Development Institute conference offered financial managers, resource advisors and comptrollers training and open discussions from 15 financial management subject matter experts.

“The focus of this training is to meet the growing demands of today’s complex fiscal environment,” said Tech.

Sgt. James Blaz, 21st Comptroller Squadron finance customer service NCO in charge. “The sessions meet the National Association of State Boards of Accounting standards while providing attendees an opportunity to earn up to eight Continuing Professional Education units.”

The conference began with an opening ceremony and remarks from Brig.

Gen. Trent Edwards, Air Force Space Command financial management and comptroller director. Afterwards, the attendees then broke out to their first of four pre-selected financial management related briefings of their choice.

The topics included computer systems, leadership training, government travel cards, fiscal law, etc.

The attendees were not just from Team Pete. Some were from all across the state of Colorado including U.S. Air Force Academy, Schriever AFB, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Fort Carson, Buckley AFB, and the Center of Expertise. Also, there were several people from outside of Colorado from Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and the ASMC Utah chapter.

“American Society of Military Comptrollers is our professional organization not just for the comptrollers in the Air Force, it’s for all mili-

tary services,” said Lt. Col. Christine Millard, 21st Comptroller Squadron commander and Pikes Peak Chapter president.

Another advantage to conferences like the PDI is the networking opportunities.

“While we have people in this office and we all know each other, this gives us a chance to network with other (financial management) professionals and hear speakers from the local community,” said Millard. “Networking is important because while we have our processes here, we have a chance to talk with someone else who uses the same processes at a different base so we might learn better ways to streamline our procedures.”

The chapter also has a new subgroup called the Early Careerist Group.

“The group is a new initiative for our new Airmen and gives (financial management) professionals a chance to network and figure out their career path,” said Millard. “It helps them figure out what they should be doing early on to make them better professionals later on in their careers.”

One of Millard’s goals as the Pikes Peak Chapter president is to provide more opportunities for comptrollers to get their required number of CPEs through various outlets such as monthly luncheons, Regional PDI conferences, monthly virtual PDIs and computer-based trainings. Another goal is to get more financial management professionals involved in ASMC. Department of Defense comptrollers are required to achieve financial management certifications and to maintain their respective certifications by earning several hours in CPEs. For example, the level one certification requires 40 hours of training, level two needs 60 hours and level three needs 80 hours.

The Pikes Peak Chapter is not the only place FM professionals from the region can get their required hours, ASMC online also provides various online opportunities for training.

For more information on the ASMC Pikes Peak Chapter, visit http://chapters.asmconline.org/pikespeak/.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Brig. Gen. Trent Edwards, Air Force Space Command financial management and comptroller director, discusses unconscious bias during an American Society of Military Comptrollers Regional Professional Development Institute conference at the Club, March 30, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The conference brought together over 110 participants for training and open briefings from 15 different subject matter experts on various financial management topics.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Military and civilian financial management professionals from Colorado, Utah and Wyoming attend a briefing on leadership during an American Society of Military Comptrollers Regional Professional Development Institute conference at the Club, March 30, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The conference brought together over 110 participants for training and open briefings from 15 different subject matter experts on various financial management topics.

(U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Lundberg)

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Military and civilian financial management professionals from Colorado, Utah and Wyoming attend an American Society of Military Comptrollers Regional Professional Development Institute conference at the Club, March 30, 2017, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The conference brought together over 110 participants for training and open briefings from 15 different subject matter experts on various financial management topics.

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Trent Harper, a U.S. Air Force Academy sophomore, gains control of the ball as the Falcons met the Jacksonville University Dolphins in Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 25, 2017. An overtime goal lifted the Falcons to a 10-9 win, as they improved to 6-3 overall with a 2-0 record in Southern Conference play.

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LEEUWARDEN AIR BASE, Netherlands — An F-15C Eagle crew chief performs maintenance at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, March 24, 2017. F-15C’s from the Louisiana and Florida Air National Guard’s 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed to Europe to participate in a theater security package. The F-15s will conduct training alongside NATO allies to strengthen interoperability and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe.

EGLIN RANGE, Fla. — Maj. Gen. Eugene Haase, the Air Force Special Operations Command vice commander, flies a CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft during his “fini” flight over Eglin Range, Fla., March 24, 2017. During his 34 years of service, Haase has flown more than 3,500 flying hours in the UH-1N Huey helicopter, HH-60G and MH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, MH-53 Pave Low helicopter, HC-130 Combat King, MC-130P Combat Shadow, MC-130H Combat Talon II, C-130E and CV-22.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Airmen from the 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit install an engine to a HH-60G Pave Hawk, March 22, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 41st HMU is responsible for Moody’s Pave Hawk fleet. Through innovation and preventative maintenance, they ensure each of their 13 Pave Hawks receive the upkeep needed to accomplish the mission.

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LEEUWARDEN AIR BASE, Netherlands — An F-15C Eagle crew chief performs maintenance at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands, March 24, 2017. F-15C’s from the Lousiana and Florida Air National Guard’s 159th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed to Europe to participate in a theater security package. The F-15s will conduct training alongside NATO allies to strengthen interoperability and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe.

NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE, Thailand — Republic of Singapore Air Force dentists provide treatment for a Thai local during an exercise Cope Tiger 17 (CT17) combined civic action engagement at a school in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, March 22, 2017. The combined civic action engagement provided an outlet for the countries participating in CT17 to give back to the community surrounding Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base.

Over 1,200 U.S., Thai and Singaporean military members participated in this year’s annual multilateral exercise.

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POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland —A U.S. C-130 Hercules conducts an airdrop at Powidz Air Base, Poland, March 24, 2017. Airmen from the U.S. and Poland participated in bilateral training during Aviation Detachment 17-2 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. These bilateral trainings focused on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability.

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SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Senior Airman John Kay, a 20th Maintenance Group weapons load team member, inspects an AGM-88 HARM training missile at the 20th MXG weapons standardization and evaluation hangar at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., March 22, 2017. Load crew Airmen are tasked with mounting and ensuring all munitions on aircraft are safe and ready for use.

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland — U.S. and Polish C-130 Hercules aircraft prepare to fly a 4-ship formation at Powidz Air Base, Poland, March 24, 2017. Airmen from both countries participated in bilateral training during Aviation Detachment 17-2 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. These bilateral trainings focused on maintaining joint readiness while building interoperability.

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with barn upkeep. Opportunities available Monday through Saturday. Ongoing. Pikes CSMNG CSMNG Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, 13620 Halleluiah Trail, Elbert, 719/495-3908, bennett@ pptrc.org, pptrc.org.

Art from the Rain Forest For Kids and Adults, learn acrylics and collage techniques from artist Teri Atkins Brown, while studying the habitat of the rain forests. Ages 7 and older. Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m.; through May 25. $150, plus $25 materials fee. Academy Art and Frame Company, 7560 N. Academy Blvd., 265-6694, arthaven@yahoo.com, academyframesco.com.

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STS Foundation, seeks host families for international students spending a year in America.

800/522-4678, stsfoundation.org.

KIDS & FAMILY

First Friday Art Parties, including artist talks and demonstrations, music, exclusive giveaways to FAC events, a cash bar and stunning ambiance. First Friday of every month, 5 p.m.; through Dec. 1. Free. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5581, csfineartscenter.org/visit/events/first-friday.

Mad Hatter Saturday, including Wonderlandthemed interactive activities, tea parties and costumed characters. Local businesses will host sales, treats and other surprises. Sat., April 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old Colorado City, ., shopoldcoloradocity.com.

LECTURES & LEARNING

First Friday Downtown, featuring gallery openings, meet-the-artist events, performances and cultural activities throughout the area. Free artist- or curator-led walking tours available. First Friday of every month, 5-8 p.m. Downtown, various venues, 886-0088, claire@downtowncs. com, downtowncs.com/firstfriday.

Free Day, a chance to visit the arts center and Buell Children’s Museum for free. Second Sunday of every month. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N . Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 719/295-7200, sdc-arts.org.

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., 2296841, taoofmetal@gmail.com, taoofmetal.com.

AUDITIONS & ENTRIES 365 Grand Talent, is seeking musicians, comedians, magicians, spoken word poets, dancers and other performing artists to audition for the May 19 performance. See online for details. Through April 14. 365GrandTalent.com.

The Colorado Association for Recycling, is accepting entries to its recycling poster contest.

Any K-12 student may enter. Winning artwork will be used in Colorado’s 2017 America Recycles Day video and seen throughout the state.

Through April 24. 583-4309, aldred@co.pueblo. co.us, cafr.org/events/postercontest.php.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Fencing Classes, available for children, teens and adults at Front Range Fencing Club. Includes use of all equipment needed during the beginning four week class. MondaysThursdays. $100/four classes. Chinook Trail Elementary School, 11795 Grand Lawn Circle, 339-5495, frontrangefencingclub@comcast. net, frontrangefencingclub.com.

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, 818 Pelham Place, 466-1557, KKLiggett@ gmail.com, ppwoodturners.org.

Rugby: Colorado Springs Grizzlies versus Queen City, full-contact men’s rugby, followed by an after-match social at Jack Quinn’s. Flanagan Park, 3132 N . Prospect St. Sat., April 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. springsrugby.com.

COMEDY & IMPROV ROFL Stand-Up Open Mic, including joke challenges, prizes, drink specials and gig offers.

Sign up starts an hour before the performance.

Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.; through Oct. 22. Free. Underground, 110 N. Nevada Ave., 680-0151, LaughterCrafter2109@gmail.com.

FILM “Malick’s Tragic Western: Paradise Found, Paradise Lost and Days of Heaven,” a screening and discussion of the film Days of Heaven, led by CC professor of film, John Simons. Tues., April 11, 1:45 p.m. Free. CC’s Cornerstone Arts Center, 825 N . Cascade Ave., coloradocollege.edu.

National Bird, “the dramatic journey of whistleblowers who are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial issues of our time: the secret U.S. drone war.”

Discussion with the filmmaker, Sonia Kennebeck, to follow. Thurs., April 6, 7-9 p.m. Free.

Tim Gill Center for Public Media, 315 E. Costilla St., 418-5851, socialmedia@ifsoc.org, facebook.com/IFSOC.

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RECREATION & OUTDOORS Active Adults Series: Rainbow Gulch/Rampart Reservoir Hike, a three-mile hike to the Rampart Reservoir along the Rainbow Gulch trail. Meet at the trailhead off Rampart Range Road. Adults only. Sat., April 8, 9-11:30 a.m. $3-$4.

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Wednesday Trivia Night, a weekly bar trivia event featuring prizes and bar tabs. Wednesdays, 8-10 p.m. Swirl Wine Bar, 717 Manitou Ave., #102, Manitou Springs, 685-2294, andrew@swirlismybar.com, swirlismybar.com.

Mueller State Park, is looking for volunteers to guide hikes, maintain trails and present naturalist programs. Ongoing. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 687-2366.

Yoga and Brews, a private, unique yoga class focused on centering, conditioning and strengthening yogis of all skill sets. Participants get a refreshing post-yoga beer. Saturdays, 9:15-11 a.m. $15. Whistle Pig Brewing Co., 1840 Dominion Way, 357-7441, yogaandbrews@gmail. com, facebook.com/yogaandbrews.

North End Adult Day Care, seeks volunteers to play games, sing, make arts and crafts and more with North End’s seniors, who are in need of memory care. Call for more information. 351-8786, northendadultdaycare.com.

Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, is seeking volunteers at least 14 years old to assist in Therapeutic Riding classes and to help

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“A Tale of Two Husteds”, a lecture by Jack Anthony, presented by The Palmer Lake Historical Society and the Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Mon., April 10, 6-8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 Northgate Blvd., 488-0880, info@wmmi.org, wmmi.org.

Pikes Peak Regional History Lecture Series: “Traces on the Landscape: The Physical Legacy of the War to End All Wars,” examining the residual physical legacy of that conflict, both on the former battlefield itself and among some of the hundreds of memorials that were constructed during and after the war. Sat., April 8, 2-3 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, COSMuseum@ springsgov.com, cspm.org.

Pikes Peak Workforce Center Workshops, a variety of classes designed to help jobseekers identify and use their resources while looking for employment. Includes interview preparation, resume creation and more. Ongoing. Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, #1107, 667-3700, ppwfc.org.

Senior Resource Development Agency Classes, registering now for classes and sessions including line dancing, computer skills, art, sewing, knitting and more. See the online calendar for current events. Senior Resource Development Agency, 230 N . Union Ave., Pueblo, 719/545-8900, srda.org.

LITERARY EVENTS Hear Here Youth Poetry Slam, an opportunity for youth ages 13-19 to perform their spokenword poetry in a competitive setting. Second Saturday of every month, 2-4 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. Imagination Celebration, 750 Citadel Drive East, Citadel Mall, 964-4499, wheretohear@gmail.com, wheretohear.org.

Open Critique, a program to provide a critique experience for up to eight writers who seek feedback on manuscript pages. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 244-6220, critique@pikespeakwriters. com, pikespeakwriters.com.

Visiting Writers Series: Erica Dawson, a reading by this poet, whose award-winning books include Big-Eyed Afraid and The Small Blades Hurt. Mon., April 10, 7 p.m. CC’s Gaylord Hall, 902 N . Cascade Ave. Word Wednesdays Open Mic, hosted by Big Ro with music by DJ gravity. All performance types welcome to perform alongside weekly featured artists in poetry, comedy, live music, freestyle cypher and more. Wednesdays, 8 p.m.-midnight. $10/ages 18-20, free for ages 21 and older. Tremors Nightclub, 112 N . Nevada Ave., 581-6973, wordwednesdaysopenmic@gmail.com, respectthemic.com.

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 385-5990, COSMuseum@springsgov.com, cspm.org. Story of Us, allowing visitors to explore the history and geography of the area from A-Z, with interactive digital stations, playful displays, dynamic maps and more. Ongoing.

CSU-Pueblo’s Library and Academic Resources Center, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, csupueblo.edu. Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness, a traveling exhibit, which explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Through April 13.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13 • 7:30 - 10:00 A.M. • THE MINING EXCHANGE At the Captains of Industry Speed Mentoring event, you can learn from the region’s most successful leaders and experience one-on-one time with 40 industry leaders from the Pikes Peak region. Think of it like speed dating, but instead of meeting prospective dates, you’re at the table with movers and shakers from the Pikes Peak region.

MEET THE CAPTAINS: ACCOUNTING

Trinity Bradley-Anderson and Judy Kaltenbacher Stockman Kast Ryan ADVERTISING

Amy Sufak Red Energy AEROSPACE

Edward Baron Braxton AGRICULTURE

Adrienne Larrew Cornerpost Meats ANIMAL CARE

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Larry Whittaker YOW Architects ARTS

Erin Hannon Fine Arts Center

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Scott Bryan

Bryan Construction CYBERSECURITY

Ed Rios

National Cybersecurity Center DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Mark Lester Doss Aviation

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Lance Bolton

Pikes Peak Community College EDUCATION - PRIMARY

Shawn Gullixson School District 11 ENGINEERING

James Solti US Air Force Academy FASHION

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Pat Mika

Jan Erickson and Luke Faricy

Mika & Associates

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Jenny and Chris Schell

Rosemary Lytle

Design Rangers

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Genesis Medspa

Angler's Covey

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Kaiser Permanente

City of Colorado Springs

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DoubleTree

Quantum Commercial Group

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Commercial Insurance Group LLC

Platinum Group

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Firma IT Solutions & Services

Inn at Garden Plaza

Dr. Lisa Jenks

Troy Stubbings

Daniel Kammerer

Martin Burlingame

Rodney Gullatte Jr.

LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIAL - CITY

David Leinweber

Karen Palus

Andy Oyler

Renee Behr

Theresa Fitts

SMALL BUSINESS

Mayor John Suthers

Aikta Marcoulier

Colorado Springs Mayor

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Longinos Gonzalez Jr.

Aron McGuire

Janska/Rutledges

El Paso County Commissioner

US Olympic Training Center

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Collyn Florendo

Deputy Fire Chief Randy Royal

Tom Neppl

Graym Sutz

Bank of Colorado

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Springs Fabrication

Blackstone Technology Group

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Chris Wright

Brother Luck

Bryan Grossman

Andy Neinas

Pikes Peak Brewing

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The Money Museum, 818 N . Cascade Ave., 632-2646, money.org. Olympic Games: History & Numismatics, an exhibit showcasing a range of numismatic objects and memorabilia honoring the Olympic games, from ancient times to today. $4-$5; free for ANA members.

Space Foundation, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, 576-8000, media@spacefoundation. org, discoverspace.org. MAKE IT to Mars, a special maker-inspired exhibit including hands-on building activities. Learn what it would take to explore Mars. Through May 26. Opening reception, March 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5-$10.

Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 Northgate Blvd., 488-0880, rsvp@ wmmi.org, wmmi.org. Minerals You Use Everyday from the National Forests, an educational exhibit by the National Forest Service about the rocks and minerals we use daily without even knowing it. Through June 3.

RECREATION & OUTDOORS Active Adults Series: Rainbow Gulch/ Rampart Reservoir Hike, a three-mile hike to the Rampart Reservoir along the Rainbow Gulch trail. Meet at the trailhead off Rampart Range Road. Adults only. Sat., April 8, 9-11:30 a.m. $3-$4.

Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit, a gathering of outdoor recreation industry leaders to learn how to shape the industry in our region for greater impact and positive change. Wed., April 12, 8 a.m.-noon.

Free. Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Ave., 5777000, info@ppora.com, ppora.org.

Mueller State Park Spring Programs, including guided hikes to look at the migrant birds and watch for other signs of spring.

Difficulty and length of trials varies. See online for more details. Ongoing. Mueller State Park, 21045 State Hwy. 67, Divide, 719/687-2366.

Patagonia’s Worn Wear College Tour, a mobile repair shop where folks can get their garments repaired and learn how to fix their own gear. Food, drinks and music will be a part of the event. Mon., April 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. UCCS Berger Hall, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., 255-3089, sustain@uccs.edu, facebook.com/UCCSSustainability.

Tackle the Teasel, an opportunity to learn about native and invasive plant species while working to restore the wetlands to their natural condition. Tools provided, but bring work gloves. Sat., April 8, 10 a.m. to noon. Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Peppergrass Lane, Fountain, 520-6745, elpasocountyparks.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS *2017 World Synchronized Skating Championships, a spectacular event featuring teams of 16 figure skaters working in precise, controlled movements. Fri., April 7, 5:30-10 p.m. and Sat., April 8, 5:45-8:30 p.m. $35-$65. Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., 477-2100, verlee@ broadmoorworldarena.com, broadmoorworldarena.com.

Body Mind Spirit Celebration Metaphysical Fair, including psychic readings, holistic exhibitors, massages, aura photos and free lectures from across the nation. Fri., April 7, 1-9 p.m., Sat., April 8, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun., April 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $6/day.

Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St., 541/482-3722, linda@bmse.net, bmscelebration.com/event/eventhome. php?eid=33.

Fireplace Warehouse, Etc Grand Opening Event, including food cooked by 5280 Magazine’s culinary chef, raffle giveaways, sales, outdoor games and activities and live music. Fireplace Warehouse, Etc, 1722 Paonia St. Sat., April 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. kim@fpwhs.com.

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Elks Lodge, 3400 N . Nevada Ave., 633-1727, teila.tankersley@yahoo.com, elks.org.

Space Symposium, the premier gathering of space professionals in the world, including panels, presentations, awards and special events related to science and space.

Through April 6. The Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave., 634-7711, spacesymposium.org.

Spring Into Gifts Expo, featuring local small businesses, selling gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, graduations and weddings. There will also be an Easter egg hunt and a fashion show. Sat., April 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

BeMore Event Center, 3958 N . Academy Boulevard, #103, 460-0985, magicalproductionsllc@gmail.com, facebook.com/MagicalEventsMagicalMomentsPhotography.

Vanguard ARG Easter Event, an opportunity for players to play their favorite Alter Reality Games card game and earn some cool prizes, including eight prestigious invites to the ARG invitational in August. Sun., April 9, 1-5 p.m. $20. Petrie’s Family Games, 7681 N . Union Blvd., 522-1099, petriesfg@gmail. com, petriesgames.com/ccg.

STAGE Beauty & the Beast, Pine Creek High School Theatre’s spring production, showcasing the talents of 41 actors, 15 orchestra members and 37 stage technicians.

Fridays, Saturdays, 7-9:30 p.m., Saturdays, 1:30-4 p.m. and Thurs., April 13, 6-8:30 p.m.; through April 15. $8-$21.50. Pine Creek High School, 10750 Thunder Mountain Ave., 234-8477, info@pinecreektheatre. org, pinecreektheatre.org.

Bye Bye Birdie, the classic musical set in the late 1950s, which follows rockstar Conrad Birdie’s publicity stunt to kiss one lucky fan on The Ed Sullivan Show before he leaves for the army. Thursdays, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2 p.m., Sat., April 8, 5 p.m., Sat., April 15, 7:30 p.m. and Sat., April 22, 7:30 p.m.; through April 21. Tickets start at $20.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 634-5583, boxoffice@csfineartscenter.org, csfineartscenter.org.

Captain Bree and Her Lady Pirates, “a swashbuckling tale of adventure, danger and romance ... When Captain Jennings crew jumps ship, he must find a way to defend his ship and passengers from the clutches of Captain Bree’s Lady Pirates.” Thurs., April 6, 7 p.m. $5. Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School, 1200 W. Cheyenne Road, 475-6120, wellerdorff.wixsite.com/captainbreetickets.

Godspell, the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children Of Eden). Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; through April 23. $8-$12.

Steel City Theatre Company, 241 S. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, 994-8298, holly@sctcpueblo. com, sctcpueblo.com.

Little Women, the musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s timeless novel, directed

by Daniel Fosha. April 7-8, 7:30 p.m. and Sun., April 9, 3 p.m. Free. CC’s Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache la Poudre St., 389-6607, coloradocollege.edu.

Tape, a play about old friends reuniting to uncover the truth behind an ugly secret — one of them may have committed an egregious sexual assault back in high school, and the other is determined to capture his confession. Fridays, Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sundays, 4-6 p.m.; through April 17. $15-$12. Cottonwood Center for the Arts, 427 E. Colorado Ave., 357-5228, tickets@starbarplayers.org, cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com.

What Became of Nona Jane? or Brown Gravy, a hilarious Southern melodrama about mysterious murders and a secret family recipe, written by local playwrights William Clifton and Charles Hall. Includes a sing-along intermission and an olio. Fridays, Saturdays. through Aug. 5. Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-5104, ironspringschateau.com.

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