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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Vol. 61 No. 1

Winning essay gives voice to NCOs

By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — She saw an opportunity and took it.

Staff Sgt. Kesa Wood, 16th Space Control Squadron NCO in charge of current operations at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, won the inaugural Airman/NCO division of the 2016 Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest.

The purpose of the annual contest was to stimulate thought, discussion and debate on matters relating to how the Air Force and Air Force Space Command provide space and cyberspace capabilities for the joint force and nation. It is sponsored by the Lance P. Sijan Chapter of the Air Force Association.

The theme for both the Airman/NCO and open divisions was: A contested space environment will require a warfighter mindset in our Airmen. What are the immediate and long term challenges and solutions to adapt to a warfighter mindset?

Wood did not simply submit her entry to address the theme, but for another reason as well.

“I thought it would be an interesting challenge to see if we could have an NCO voice for a big Air Force question,” said Wood.

It is difficult for space operators to adopt a warfighter mindset when they are so far removed from the actual battle and tangible results of their efforts, she said.

Regular discussion about what is taking place in battle — through sources like intelligence briefings — can help increase awareness of the role space operators play in the See Winning page 4

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. ­— Staff Sgt. Kesa Wood, 16th Space Control Squadron NCO in charge of current operations at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., receives a prize check from Kristen Christy, president of the Air Force Association Lance P. Sijan Chapter, and Maj. Gen. David Thompson, vice commander of Air Force Space Command, for being the 2016 Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest winner for the Airman/NCO division.

Team Pete 5/6 Club drops off toys at local children’s hospital

(Top) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Tech. Sgt. Kira Waller, 5/6 Club vice president from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., lifts toys on to a cart for the Pediatric Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Dec. 19, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colo. This year the 5/6 Club was able to collect approximately $3000 worth of toys from members of Team Pete and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The toys are used for holiday gifts and for use throughout the year while patients receive treatment.

(Left) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Airmen from the 5/6 Club, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., drop off toys at the Pediatric Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Dec. 19, 2016, in Colorado Springs, Colo. This year the 5/6 Club was able to collect approximately $3000 worth of toys from members of Team Pete and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The toys are used for holiday gifts and for use throughout the year while patients receive treatment.

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Paralegal Perspective of the Special Victims’ Counsel Program PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Victims of crimes that are sexual in nature have a voice in the military justice system.

In January 2013, the Air Force implemented the Special Victims’ Counsel Program that provides victims of sexual assault with an attorney who can protect their rights and interests.

Although the program will turn 4 years old on Jan. 28, many people are still not aware of the benefits of the program. As a Special Victims’ Paralegal, it is my responsibility to assist in answering questions about the process and victim eligibility.

Generally, Active Duty, Reserve, and Guard members qualify for an SVC provided the individual files a restricted or unrestricted report and the sexual assault was not preservice. Dependents (both spouses and children), Department of Defense civilians, and retirees (and retiree dependents) are usually eligible provided the individual files a report, and the alleged perpetrator is currently and at the time of the offense subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. If an individual does not immediately qualify for an SVC, they may always request an exception.

As a SVP, I review the referral forms, help assign an SVC for those who qualify, and prepare an Extraordinary Circumstances Request for those that do not immediately qualify. The Extraordinary Circumstances Request is routed through our chain of command for approval or denial. Denial author-

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Richardson 21st Space Wing Legal Office ity rests exclusively with the two-star commander of the Air Force Legal Operations Agency. However, even if a request is denied, our program can still provide victims with a list of available resources through the military and the civilian sector.

All bases have an SVC that covers the respective installation. The SVC may not be physically located at the base, but services are available nonetheless. The program is divided into circuits. Colorado falls under the central circuit, which consists of 14 attorneys and six paralegals. Our program does not limit travel for attorneys and paralegals.

This means that even if an SVC is not located with the victim, the SVC will travel for all significant military justice events, such as an Article 32 hearing, discharge board, or trial.

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Class aims to develop healthy lifestyle

By Dave Smith 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — For anyone looking to get into better shape and is more than 18 years old, the Health and Wellness Center at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, is starting its Group Lifestyle Balance classes Jan. 3 at 5 p.m., and Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. to help develop healthy habits to start the new year.

The classes run for the course of one year, beginning with weekly sessions for the first 12 weeks, transitions to twice monthly for the next two months, and then phases into monthly support sessions for the remainder of the year.

Dana Johnson, health promotion educator at the HAWC, said the series targets people who are overweight, but includes people who are pre-diabetic, have high blood pressure and large waist measurements as well.

“Our goal is weight loss and diabetes prevention,” said Johnson. “We are trying to get people out of faddish diets and also to teach them how to be healthier and happy about it.”

There are multiple components to each class. They start with weigh-ins, then have an educational piece related to nutrition, and a question and answer time. Each class includes physical activity as well, Johnson said. For example, she has a circuit class where members complete various exercises.

Most classes are held at the HAWC, but occasionally students leave and go to places outside of the classroom to gain firsthand experience related to the food they eat.

“I try to get my students out more,” Johnson said. “We go to the commissary, food court, McDonalds here on base or do some of our workouts outside.”

Students keep food logs so instructors can look them over and give tips about alternative healthier ways to eat. Not all healthy food is gross, bland or rabbit food, Johnson said. As a matter of fact, something she regularly hears from students is how they are surprised they can eat food they actually like.

The classes are designed to make lifestyle changes fun.

Along the way, class members do food tasting in the HAWC kitchen, sample healthy food purchased in the commissary or participate in meal makeovers.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Dana Johnson, health promotion educator at the Health and Wellness Center, discusses healthy snack alternatives as part of the Group Lifestyle Balance class with Margaret Haché, military spouse, and Alan Kokes, 302nd Communications Squadron, at the HAWC on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 3, 2016. The class aims to develop healthy habits to begin the new year. make it how they want, but healthier.”

The course is set up to bring about small, steady lifestyle changes.

“We teach that you do not have to change everything overnight,” said Johnson. “Small changes help them maintain (weight) loss. I tell them if they are looking for a quick fix, they are in the wrong class.”

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“We work on the emotional and social aspects as well,” Johnson said. “We work on how to cope on a bad day, how to deal with stress and things that trigger your want to eat.”

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BASE BR IEFS Death Notice

Attention All Personnel: Colonel Douglas Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, regretfully announces the death of Master Sgt. Kelly R. Bartholomew, 39th Aerial Port Squadron.

Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to the estate of Bartholomew should contact Lt. Col. Alan Flolo, 302nd Airlift Wing IGI summary court officer, at 719-556-0142.

Chapel Upgrades

The Peterson AFB Chapel is scheduled to begin upgrades Jan. 2. As a result, chapel office and worship services will move the R.P. Lee Youth Center. The upgrades to the chapel are expected to take several months. For information, call 719-556-4442.

Group Lifestyle Balance Class

The Peterson Health and Wellness Center is hosting a Group Lifestyle Balance Class at the HAWC Classroom in the fitness center beginning in the New Year. Participants will learn techniques for safe weight loss, fun exercise and healthy eating from a dedicated lifestyle coach.

Winning From page 1 fight, even at a distance.

“It’s an almost daily reminder you have to give yourself since you are not on the front lines,” Wood said.

Helping intelligence providers understand the space operator job can go a long way in seeing the warfighter mentality become more prevalent among those who join the fight from great distances. Intelligence briefings would have more impact and meaning to space operators if those groups understand precisely what the operators need, she said.

“Space operators would like to know more about the impact they have on the end result,” said Wood.

For space operators like Wood and the

The first classes for each of two sessions will be held Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. or Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. To enroll, call 556-4292, option 3 or 4, or email hawc.peterson@us.af.mil.

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A2D2 is a volunteer organization designed to keep the Colorado Springs community safe and prevent DUIs by providing free rides home to anyone who lives or works on Peterson Air Force Base, Schriever or Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station. Hours of operation are 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and nights before holidays and Air Force Space Command family days. Call 719-552-2233 (AADD) for a ride during those hours. For information, email airmenagainst.dd@us.af.mil

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The Peterson Ultimate Frisbee Club plays games regularly, usually twice a week during lunch, and is always looking for more participants. In addition to the fun, Ultimate is an excellent cardio workout. Games easily integrate all skill and fitness levels, so come check it out.

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people she works with, it is easy to get into a rut. Doing the same things day in, day out can lead to complacency, she said. In her essay, Wood noted that space situational awareness is a relatively new mission area and space operators have struggled to replace a passive mindset with the more active one of the warfighter.

“Being more present, knowing what one is attacking or defending, and caring about the outcome are all qualities that a space operator of the future needs,” Wood said.

Morale is important in the transition to a warfighting mindset. In her essay, Wood wrote that strong, positive leadership contributes to a solid workforce as the space mission unfolds into the future.

Winning her division in the Gen. Bernard A. Schriever Memorial Essay Contest was certainly a boost to her morale. Wood said she was elated and humbled when she received

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The Peterson Chapel hosts the Peterson Community Dinner from 5 — 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. For information contact the chapel at 556-4442.

Retiree Luncheon

The Military Retiree Activities office holds a luncheon at noon the second Thursday of each month at the Peterson Air Force Base Club, followed by its monthly council meeting at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206.

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The Society of Military Widows is open to all military widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouses’ rank.

The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Call 597-0492 or 591-9523 for information.

word her paper was selected as the winner.

“I was excited,” she said. “My paper reached out and made someone think.”

Essays were judged based on three criteria: quality of written expression, quality of argument, and degree of currency and relevancy.

Winning entries in the Airman/NCO division received $500 for first place and a plaque.

Air Force Space Command reserves the right to publish the winning essay online.

Dave Shiller with the Sinjin chapter of the AFA said he thinks solid research and her personal perspective are what tipped Wood’s entry into the winner’s circle.

“We wanted to hear from junior Airmen and first termers,” he said. “Some of whom may not feel comfortable entering the open division given their less experience in many cases.”

In Wood’s case, they got that and more all because she saw an opportunity and took it.

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Storytellers: Invisible wounds

By Senior Airman Amber Grimm 21st Space Wing Public Affairs

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— Wounds. Some are marks written across skin, but others are invisible-scars on the mind and the soul from life’s experiences.

No matter where they lie, the wound can cause pain until it’s resolved.

Facing up to and overcoming personal wounds was the point Tech. Sgt. Alexander Schaub, 721st Communications Squadron NCO in charge of cyber transport operations at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, emphasized as he shared his personal story of tragedy and trial during the Storytellers event, Nov. 3, at The Club on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.

Schaub was wounded early in life. His father was in the military and was gone a lot, but the times he was home he was angry. His mother was addicted to prescription pills and often mentally checked out resulting in him fending for himself and taking care of his younger sister. His mother died of an overdose when he was 13 years old. When his father remarried, things got worse.

“My father remarried a woman very much like him,” said Schaub. “My sister and I endured her mental, verbal and emotional abuse.”

The years of being treated poorly, the abuse took a toll on him. He developed a mask to get through daily routines at school.

“During high school it was so hard at home that I learned to put a mask on when I was at school,” said Schaub. “At school I was a happy-go-lucky kid and always joking. I got to be the (person) I wanted to be.”

It was his mother’s final actions that got him out of the abusive home. Shortly before

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Tech. Sgt. Alexander Schaub, 721st Communications Squadron NCO in charge of cyber transport operations, shares his personal story during the Storytellers event at The Club, Nov. 3, 2016, on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Schaub spoke about the mental, verbal and emotional abuse he experienced growing up, how it affected him in the long run and how seeing a mental health professional turned his life around. her death, she had enrolled Schaub in the Boy Scouts of America. Even though she never saw him in his uniform, he earned Eagle Scout for her.

“She started this and that was the driving force for me to want to finish it, to go all the way through Eagle Scout,” said Schaub.

At 18 years old, when his father was chang-

ing duty stations, Schaub asked to remain behind to complete his last year of high school.

His Scout Master and his wife offered him a place to stay.

The family informally adopted Schaub.

They had two sons of their own but a distinction was never made, if asked they said they had three sons.

It was the first time in a long time that he was treated as part of a family, as a son, and that changed his life, Schaub said. The experience made him realize that everything he had been through left a mark but he wasn’t ready to deal with it.

Schaub joined the military soon after graduating from high school and continued to wear his mask.

“Time went by and I found out that [the mask] wasn’t the best way to handle it because those wounds were still there,” said Schaub. “I might have emotionally disconnected myself from what happened, but it didn’t take away the fact that it still happened to me.”

It wasn’t until he had been in the military for 10 years that he saw how not dealing with the past was affecting both his life and those around him.

“I sought help because it wasn’t just me,” said Schaub. “I was impacting others, and hurting others was the last thing I wanted to do. I thought ‘Ok I really need to talk to someone right now.’”

While stationed in Korea he had the opportunity to speak and opened up to a mental health professional about his past.

“I had to process through, or at least start processing through it, with professional help,” said Schaub. “Not drunk with friends at a bar, but with someone who had special training, and it was great. Now I’m at a point where I could not be happier.”

His advice to others is to accept that everyone has wounds. It doesn’t matter how they compare to others’ experiences. If a wound is left uncared for, it can affect those around you.

“Don’t ignore your wounds,” said Schaub.

“Make the choice to heal. Don’t make the choice to hurt. It’s harder to dig yourself out than to actually face them. Go seek help.”

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Respect and professionalism is key Commentary by Debbie Reddecliff 21st Space Wing Equal Opportunity

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — As 2017 begins, the 21st Space Wing Equal Opportunity Office hopes individuals remain professional and respectful throughout the new year. When everyone treats each other in this manner, complaints are far and few.

The Air Force is a diverse group of people and we must have an understanding that our strengths derive from our differences as well as our shared values, goals and ethics.

EO would like to remind everyone new to the installation what their purview is, and what the EO office and leadership can do to help resolve any issues. To help give you a better understanding of what we can do for you we came up with READINESS: Respect — We encourage respect and advocate for the infinite dignity and worth of all individuals Excellence — To excel in education, training and research Awareness — To bring awareness of the issues, successes and strategies in human relations Diversity — Foster an understanding that our strengths derive from our differences as well as our shared values, goals and ethics Innovation — Develop new processes, technology and designs to enhance our mission Nation — All we do is in support of our nation which we have sworn to defend and endeavor to improve Exchange — Create a spirit of academic freedom and professional responsibility Selfless Service — Prioritize equality and fairness within the installation Support — Unwavering support for our customers and our organization We do this through our briefings at Right Start, the First Term

Airmen Course, Key Personnel Briefs and First Duty Station training.

It is important to foster an environment in which Air Force members can rise to the highest level of responsibility possible based solely on individual merit, fitness, and capability.

To aid in cross-cultural awareness, there are 11 Federally Mandated Observances in 2017. With the help of leadership and the EO office serving as subject matter experts, we are hoping for some amazing events starting with Martin Luther King’s birthday on Jan. 16, 2017.

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Some local, diverse events to check out are the Greek Festival in August, Imagination Celebration in September, and Territory Days over the Memorial Day weekend.

As long as each individual treats others as they would want to be treated, 2017 will be an outstanding year for the 21st Space Wing.

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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Doug Schiess, 21st Space Wing commander, his wife Debbie Schiess, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Bronson, 21st Space Wing command chief, present the award to the first place team of the 4th Annual Gingerbread House Building Competition at the Eclipse Cyber Café on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 14, 2016. The winning team was from the 21st Aerospace Medicine Squadron and consisted of Airman 1st Class Hersey Mayo, Senior Airman Jessica Griffin, Jeanette Rivera, Alex Griffin, and Maj. Matthew Bussa.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Master Sgt. Aidaliz Lagueux, 21st Communications Squadron first sergeant, carefully adds icing to her team’s masterpiece at the 4th Annual Gingerbread House Building Competition at the Eclipse Cyber Café on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 14, 2016. The event brought together Team Pete Airmen and families for a little pre-holiday fun.

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A team of Airmen from Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., strategically place candies on an edible holiday treat during the 4th Annual Gingerbread House Building Competition at the Eclipse Cyber Café on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Dec. 14, 2016. The Peterson Chapel hosted the event and provided the supplies for the contest.

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JANUARY RECREATION AND LEISURE EVENTS POLAR BEAR GOLF SERIES

Devoted golfers are a hearty lot who lament putting away their clubs for the winter. So we invite them to Silver Spruce Golf Course for a series of golf play on select Saturdays: January 7, January 28, February 11, February 25 and March 11. The playoff will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 25.

Each individual event will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Entry for each is $20, with additional green fees and carts as required. All the entry fee monies will be paid out in prize gift certificates.

Weather note: If the course is covered in snow or a heavy frost, the course will not be open for play. However, if the course is open for play, the Polar Bear Golf Series events are on as scheduled. Bundle up!

For details and to sign up, call the Silver Spruce Golf Course pro shop at 719-556-7414.

NEW! NEW! NOW WE DELIVER PIZZA ON BASE! The Colorado Pizza Company now delivers pizza and its other great menu items directly to your door — on base only — beginning Tuesday, January 3!

Delivery hours are: 4-7:30 p.m. Mondays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. Fridays; 4-8 p.m. Saturdays.

From our door to yours! Call 719-574-8863.

12th ANNUAL HOMEBREW FEST Though it’s scheduled for Friday, February 17, at The Club, homebrewers might want to start now to craft a batch for this very popular event. This year’s categories are all BJCP categories, and prizes will be awarded in each. Homebrewers, please call 719-574-4100 for details and to reserve your event table now.

ADVENTURES GALORE with OUTDOOR RECREATION — 719-556-4867, Option 1

All costs are per person. Sign up at least 48 hours in advance — or sooner as indicated — for all day trips. Call Outdoor Rec at 5564867, Option 1.

•• REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR OVERNIGHT ODR TRIPS — Folks love Outdoor Recreation’s overnight ski trips, but the early deadlines might catch you off guard. Here are the overnight trips and their deadlines for this winter season. Don’t get left out in the cold. Register now for the trip(s) you want. For details and to make your reservations, call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option 1.

•• Ouray Ice Climbing Weekend, Friday — Sunday, Feb. 10 — 12 — Sign up by Friday, Jan. 27.

•• Durango & Wolf Creek Ski & Stay Weekend, Friday — Monday, Feb. 17 — 20 (Presidents Day weekend) — Sign up

by Friday, Jan. 13.

•• Aspen — Snowmass Ski & Stay Weekend, Friday — Sunday, March 10-12 — Sign up

by Friday, Jan. 6.

•• Lost Wonder Hut, Friday — Sunday, March 24 — 26 — Sign up by Friday, March 10.

•• GET ON THE BUS. Bus transportation to select resorts for a day of skiing/ snowboarding. Just $30/person. January day trips: Jan. 6 — Loveland; Jan. 7 — Monarch; Jan. 14 — Breckenridge; Jan. 16 — Monarch; Jan. 21 — Copper; Jan. 28 — Monarch. Weekend recreational ski and snowboard packages are 50 percent off when you sign up for GOTB. *Special offer: For any trip to Monarch or Loveland, cost is just $70/person, and includes roundtrip transportation and a one-day lift ticket.

Call ITT at 719-556-4867, Option 6.

•• SHOE & BREW — Saturday, Feb. 25. Savor the beautiful Colorado scenery as we show you through conifer forests. Enjoy a great day of snowshoeing, followed by a frosty pint at a local microbrewery, $50 includes snowshoe rental, guided tour and roundtrip transportation. Minimum age to shoe — 14 years; minimum age to brew — 21 years.

•• SKI & SNOWBOARD TUNING CLINIC — Learn the basics of maintaining and repairing your equipment so that you’re always ready for the next trip to the mountain. Clinics offered from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 15.

Just $45.

•• RENTAL EQUIPMENT — If you need it to enjoy the great outdoors, we probably have it. Call us or visit us in Bldg. 640.

•• VAN WITH A PLAN. Whether you’re going to the mountains for a day of hiking or mountain biking or attending a concert

at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Outdoor Rec is here to help you have a good time. You can rent a van and a driver for your next trip. Call us for our custom pricing for your next event, (719) 556-4867, Option 1.

•• RV Storage Lot. Store your RV at Outdoor Rec’s storage lot. Prices range from $20 to $40.

•• Used Car Lot. If you want to sell your vehicle or need to buy a good used vehicle, this is the place to do it. Call us for details, 556-4867, Option 1.

AERO CLUB — 719-556-4310

•• Jan. 4 & 18, $5 off per hour on the T41C. •• Jan. 11 & 26, $5 off per hour on the T41B. •• No Make-Up Safety Meeting in January.

•• Safety Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at The Club, Bldg. 1013.

•• Every Sunday (wet rates) — $5 off/hour on any single engine aircraft, excluding the N4449R; $10 off/hour on any twin engine aircraft owned by the Aero Club.

BOWLING CENTER — 719-556-4607

•• The GOLF ZONE presented by Sprint* is offering a Winter Tune-Up Special in January and February during the Bowling Center’s hours. For just $99, golfers will have unlimited access to the Golf Zone area and the golf simulator, plus one FREE lesson and video each month. For more information and to sign up, call the Bowling Center at 719-556-4607. *No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

•• Military in Uniform. Active duty in uniform can bowl three free games when they buy a combo meal in the Strike Zone Café 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday — Friday.

•• Dollar Games. Dollar games and dollar shoes from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays in December.

•• All Club members get $1 off any entrée purchase over $4 when they show their Club card at the Strike Zone Cafe!

•• On your birthday — Bowl one game free!

•• STRIKE ZONE CAFÉ. Try our handscooped Ice Cream/Malt Station featuring eight different flavors of ice cream. Open for lunch Monday — Friday at 11 a.m.

Strike Zone Lunch Specials: •• Jan. 3-6 — Grilled Buffalo Chicken with fries and drink, $7.25.

•• Jan. 9-13 — Meatball Sandwich with fries and drink, $6.95.

•• Jan. 17-20 — Grilled Cheese & Cup of Soup with chips and drink, $7.95.

•• Jan. 23-27 — Two Chili Dogs with fries and drink, $6.75 •• Jan. 30 — Feb. 3 — Fajita Chicken Wrap with fries and drink, $7.25

THE CLUB — 719-556-4181

•• ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Modern Lunch Buffets, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Cost is $10.95/person; Club members get $2 off! Thursday, Jan. 5 — Pizza, Pasta Lunch Buffet; Friday, Jan. 13 — Friday the 13th Membership Lunch Buffet; Wednesday, Jan. 18 — Waffles Wednesday Lunch Buffet; Tuesday, Jan. 24 — National Peanut Butter Day Lunch Buffet; Thursday, Jan. 26 — Mongolian Lunch Buffet.

•• Mondays @ 3. The Club and Stripes Pub open Mondays at 3 p.m.

•• Bingo Bonanza — Mondays ONLY. Early birds arrive 6 p.m.; regular session at 6:30 p.m.

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•• COLLEGE FOOTBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME — Starts 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Featuring food and drink specials: 50-cent boneless wings, $3 pints and a $5 10-inch one-topping pizza.

•• PIZZA & BEER MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL — Get one two-topping 10” pizza and a pint of the Draft Beer of the Week for just $8! Special good 6-8 p.m. Mondays.

•• COLORADO PIZZA COMPANY. Fresh made pizza!

Available 3-8 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. TuesdaysFridays. Dine in or carry out. Call 719-574-8863. And now we deliver — from our door to yours on base!

•• STEAK NIGHT, 8 oz. Ribeye Steak for $8; 10 oz. Hanger Steak, $14. 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays.

•• PITCHER NIGHT, all pitchers (all flavors, all brews) are half-price, 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays.

•• 50-CENT BONELESS WING NIGHT, 5-7 p.m.

Wednesdays. Featuring five new flavors plus our traditional sauces.

•• 50-CENT WING NIGHT, 5-7 p.m. on Thursdays.

•• SOCIAL HOUR — 4:30-6 p.m. with snacks, drink specials.

•• UFC Events — as scheduled.

•• FOOTBALL FRENZY — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays.

•• THE GROWLER (64 oz.) — Makes a great gift. Have it filled with your friend’s favorite draft beer. Initial purchase, $9; first fill is $6. Refills are $9-$15 depending on style of ale. Club members get $2 off any growler refill.

Don’t drink beer? Fill it with root beer.

FITNESS CENTER — 719-556-4462

No spinning or aerobics classes Monday, Jan. 16, due to federal holiday.

•• Mini-Glow Golf, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, Peak View Park.

ITT / ARTS & CRAFTS — Building 640, 719556-4867, Option 6 for ITT … Option 2 for Arts & Crafts

•• SEASON SKI PASSES — ITT has season ski passes for * Copper Mountain Resort * Loveland * Monarch * Keystone & Arapahoe Basin (Liberty Pass). Visit http:// www.21fss.com/news/itt/season-ski-passes-sale-now/ to see who’s eligible for these spectacular savings on season ski passes or call Outdoor Recreation at 719-556-4867, Option 1.

•• DISNEY SALUTE 2017 — Jan. 1 — Dec. 19, 2017 for Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL and Disneyland in CA.

•• ARTS & CRAFTS — 719-556-4867, Option 2. Our Frame Shop has one of the area’s largest selections of frame, glass and matting options and a variety of shadow box. Have your special memorabilia or photos framed or engraved for any occasion.

•• THE FRAME SHOP (ENGRAVING, TOO!) — 719556-4867, Option 2. We have the best prices in the Pikes Peak region and we will stand by that claim. Bring in your framing quote and we will not only match, but beat the competitor’s price with comparable materials and superior workmanship. See samples of our professional work; get your mementos and special items framed or engraved for gift giving or as a keepsake for yourself.

LEISURE TRAVEL — 719-556-2116 and 719-556-6447

We have two full-time professional travel agents with 25+ years combined experience in the travel industry. We are the only leisure travel office in Colorado specifically dedicated to travel discounts for the military. We do it all: domestic and international travel; cruises; destination weddings; and more!

•• ITALIAN VISTAS — Leisure Travel is offering a special tour of Italy August 27 — September 8, 2017. It’s the trip of a lifetime to some of Italy’s best stops and best kept secrets: Rome, the Sorrento Coast, the Colosseum, the Ruins of Pompeii, Isle of Capri, Florence, Leaning Tower of Pisa, a Tuscan winery, Venice, Murano Island, Verona, Stresa and Locarno, Switzerland. For details, visit www.21fss.com or call travel agents Renate at 719556-2116 or Teresa at 719-556-6447.

RP LEE YOUTH CENTER — 719-556-7220

•• Kids Night Out! 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month for grades 1-4. Offers a variety of fun opportunities for your child(ren) to participate in activities to promote social interaction and cooperation. Pre-registration is required. Fee is $10, and includes a drink, snack and a ton of fun activities.

•• Middle School Open Mic / Karaoke Night — free, 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month.

•• High School Late Night — free, 9-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6 and 20.

•• Babysitting Class — Saturday, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11. Basic, $30; Advanced, $45, includes CPR. •• Passport to Manhood, 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Promotes and teaches responsibility to boys ages 11-14.

•• Hourly Care — Reservations can be made up to 15 days in advance. Cost is just $4/hr. Call the Pete East CDC at 719-556-7460.

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SILVER SPRUCE GOLF COURSE — 719-556-7414

•• Polar Bear Golf Series — Play a series of golf tournaments beginning at 9:30 a.m. on select Saturdays: January 7, January 28, February 11, February 25 and March 11.

The playoff will be held on Saturday afternoon, March 25. For more information and to sign up, call the Silver Spruce Golf Course pro shop at 719-556-7414.

•• The Greenside Grill & Smokehouse — Offering Prime Rib dinners from 5:30-8 p.m. on select Fridays: Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10 and March 24. Our featured dinner menu includes Smoked Prime Rib, $10 for a 10 oz. slice. If you would like a larger slice, please tell your server. (The price is $1 per ounce.) All prime rib dinner are served with a green salad and baked potato. Reservations, please. Call 719-574-4103. We politely discourage splitting a dinner.

LIBRARY — 719-556-7462

•• Storytime — Story times resumes 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.

•• ZINIO — Free online magazines now available for registered library customers. Stop by today and sign up for both.

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER — 719-556-6141

•• Classes — Visit www.21fss.com for a complete calendar of events.

•• Military Family Life Counselor — 719-425-1115 or 719-342-9572.

EDUCATION CENTER — 719-556-4996 or 719-556-4065

•• Post 9/11 GI Bill Briefings — 9:30 a.m. January 10, February 14.

•• Transition Goals Planning Success (T-GPS) Achieving Higher Education Track — 8 a.m.-4 p.m. January 18-19.

This two-day program guides you through the variety of decisions involved, such as choosing a degree program and college institution, funding considerations, and admissions.

•• FAA testing now available at the Ed Center. Our Education Center is fully certified as an FAA testing site. Airframe and Powerplant testing is offered at 2 p.m. every Wednesdays. If you are interested in testing, send your request to 21fss.fsde.test@us.af.mil.

•• Initial Tuition Assistance Briefing: 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

THREE GREAT WINTER WEEKENDS Outdoor Recreation will offer several great winter weekend getaways. While these weekends are in February and March, their registration deadlines are in January — sooner than you think. Here’s the scoop. Make your reservations now by calling Outdoor Recreation, 719-556-4867, Option 1.

•• ASPEN — SNOWMASS SKI & STAY WEEKEND — Skiing and ‘boarding in Aspen and Snowmass will be awesome. World-class snow, great accommodations, excellent restaurants and a fun nightlife — what’s not to like?

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•• DURANGO — WOLF CREEK SKI & STAY WEEKEND — Durango is a winter paradise in the middle of the San Juan Mountains, and Wolf Creek Ski Area always records the most snow in Colorado. We’ll be skiing both! Enjoy Durango’s scenery, terrain for all abilities, and it vibrant downtown; savor the snow at Wolf Creek. We’re going Friday — Monday, Feb. 1720, but sign up by Friday, Jan. 13. Choose from a variety of accommodations, with special pricing for active duty and their dependents.

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Rachel Harley from Birmingham, Ala., crosses the finish line to become the winner of the 20th U.S. Air Force Marathon women’s full marathon division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, with a time of 2:58:34

Air Force Marathon registration to open Jan. 2 office.” said Aguiar, “We think this offers a better level of customer support so that if a person has questions during registration, they can call and we’ll be there to assist.”

The Air Force Marathon sold out in July 2016 and organizers anticipate selling out even faster in 2017.

The featured aircraft for the event is still to be determined.

The Air Force Marathon, presented by Northrop Grumman, USAA and Boeing, will be Sept. 16. The Sports & Fitness Expo is held at Wright State University’s Nutter Center and will be Sept. 14-15. The event will feature a gourmet pasta dinner and Breakfast of Champions on Sept. 15. For more information about the race visit www.usafmarathon.com.

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — If you missed registering for the sold-out 2016 Air Force Marathon, mark Jan. 2 (at 9:00 a.m.) on your calendar. That’s when registration will begin for the 2017 event.

Registration will open with special New Year’s resolution discounts and participants who register Jan. 2 will receive $10 off the full or half marathon and $5 off the 10K or 5K. The change from the traditional Jan. 1 date is driven by customer service, according to race director, Rob Aguiar.

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Drinking and driving: a high price to pay

By Ashley Palacios JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The holidays are a time when friends and family gather together and express gratitude for all they have. It’s a time of food, fun and togetherness.

In an instant, however, one bad decision can take all of that away.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,265 people across the United States died in 2015 due to alcohol-related accidents.

In 2014, Senior Airman Heath Conde, 902nd Security Forces Squadron police services NCO in charge, received news that two of his friends made a single decision that would change their lives and the lives of their community forever.

Dave and John, 21 and 22 years-old, respectively, went out, had a few drinks and then decided to drive themselves back home. They both fell asleep and their car hit a tree.

John, who was in the passenger’s seat, died on impact while Dave, who was driving, spent several days in the hospital recovering from the accident.

After seeing what happened when his friends chose to drink and drive, Conde does what he can to ensure no one he knows does the same.

“My friend Dave has been filled with regret ever since that day,” Conde said. “He suffered from depression for a long time afterwards. He doesn’t smile as much anymore and he seems more timid, almost afraid, most of the time.

He’s finally getting better but he’s still not the same person he once was.”

Conde said John’s family is still mourning their loss.

Likewise, the accident deeply affected Conde and his entire community. The accident reinforced his stance against drinking and driving, especially as a member of security forces. It brought the message closer to home and made him realize the very real consequences of drinking and driving.

“We all learned a powerful lesson that day, but it came at a very high price,” Conde said.

Now when he’s around people who are drinking, Conde takes away their keys or makes sure they get a safe ride home.

With so many readily available methods to get a safe ride

(Courtesy photo)

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,265 people across the United States died in 2015 due to alcohol. Make sure to have a plan in place when consuming alcohol. home, such as Uber, Lyft or Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving, Conde believes there’s really no excuse to drive home drunk.

“I think the reasons most people drink and drive are because they don’t want to leave their car parked somewhere overnight, they want to look cool in front of their friends or because they feel fine until they’re behind the wheel,” Conde said. “All these things, however, can be addressed by having a plan beforehand.”

Choosing to drink and drive can affect a service member’s life in so many ways. Rank can be taken away, career and finances could be ruined, relationships could be damaged, or worse, someone could be killed.

“How would you live with yourself if you killed someone’s child?” Conde asked.

While most drinking and driving warnings are geared toward younger Airmen, Conde has a reminder for service

members of all ages.

“It’s easy to get complacent the older you get,” Conde said. “You think you won’t make the same bad decisions as someone who’s younger, but whether you’re 18 or 45, you’re still susceptible to making a bad decision.

“No one is invincible,” Conde continued. “Drinking and driving is not something that happens to only certain people.

It can happen to anyone at any time. You can be a good person but still make a bad decision.”

Service members should always have a plan in place before going out. Military members who need a safe and confidential ride home can call Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving at 210-710-7171 between 10 p.m. and 2:15 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

(Editor’s Note: The names of the driver and passenger involved in the accident have been changed to protect their identity.)

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Air Force Medical Service engages patients with online toolkit

By J.D. Levite Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force Medical Service has launched a new online Patient and Family Engagement Toolkit aimed at engaging patients and their families and providing a “one-stop shop” for all the different ways patients can better partner with their healthcare provider.

This toolkit can help patients learn how to better prepare for medical visits, speak up when they have questions, and take charge of their health.

“The patient should always be in the driver’s seat,” said Col. John Oh, chief of Preventive Medicine for the Air Force Medical Support Agency. “With the way technology is changing and the amount of information that’s out there, they really can be even more in control of their information. I think the biggest thing with the toolkit is we’re trying to change the culture.”

The team behind the site has big plans to improve it as time goes on. Oh said they want to add videos, blogs, contests, and whatever else they can to keep people engaged with the toolkit and the resources available.

“I know there are a lot of patients out there who have good stories to share that can help other patients and other families — things that they’ve done that went well or things that didn’t go very well. We’re hungry for the stories that are out there.”

There’s a link on the site called “Share Your Story,” that encourages patients to contact Col. Tim Stevens, the project officer for Trusted Care Patient Centeredness.

Stevens said, “Somebody may be afraid to speak up or doesn’t really know if there’s much value in that. If somebody else shared their story related to speaking up and there was a good health outcome, it might be something that motivates them to do the same if they needed that encouragement.”

One goal of the site is to continue to make Military Health System data on quality, safety, access, and patient satisfaction more available for patients. Right now there is a lot of data available online, and they plan to find ways to enhance the ability to sort that data going forward.

Oh also emphasized that it’s important to ask questions.

He recently had a patient ask him about her lab results she

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The Patient and Family Engagement Toolkit is now available online and includes links to outside resources and advice on ways to get involved in your personal healthcare. had looked up at TRICARE Online. The question ended up being rather insignificant, and she felt embarrassed at the end of the visit. But when she mentioned her “silly question” to him, he said it wasn’t silly at all.

“They’re your labs. You should ask questions. You should never feel embarrassed or ashamed or feel like you’re taking up someone’s time,” Oh said. “Obviously you can’t come with two dozen questions, but you should always bring up at least a few as well as anything you’re curious about.”

He said it’s important that patients know this site isn’t just for them. It also applies to all of the AFMS because it’s a statement of what providers and other AFMS staff should value.

“We want to encourage patients to get involved,” Oh said.

“There’s even a section called ‘Help Improve the System.’

It could be something as simple as filling out the Joint

Outpatient Experience survey because we look at that data.”

Military treatment facilities also regularly have volunteer opportunities for patients that include bringing them in as advisors or serving on committees. Oh said he wants to see more patients “raising their hands” for those experiences.

“We can just go ahead and make improvements ourselves, but I think we’ll be more effective if we get patients and families to provide their input and make it better. We designed the toolkit to provide really simple, concrete actionable information. We think it’s the kind of information people can really use for their benefit or their families’ benefit.”

The Patient and Family Engagement Toolkit is now available online and includes links to outside resources and advice on ways to get involved in your personal healthcare.

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