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Members of the 21st and 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flights conducted training and evaluations U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise

Members of the 21st and 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flights secure manufactured shape charges to a simulated unexploded ordinance during an exercise at the demolition range on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Aug. 10, 2022. The shape charges were detonated to observe the effects of each blast on a simulated unexploded ordinance.

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Plan guides USSPACECOM’s dayto-day activities.

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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Space Command celebrated its third anniversary Aug. 29, 2022, by focusing on the myriad of mission accomplishments throughout the year.

USSPACECOM was established to ensure a combatant commander’s sole responsibility and focus was on the space domain to deter conflict, and if necessary, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the joint and combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners.

USSPACECOM commander Army Gen. James Dickinson declared the command achieved initial operational capability Aug. 24, 2021. He recently spoke about where the command stands today, amidst the changing strategic landscape.

“Today, USSPACECOM is capable of delivering strategic effects and providing the National Command Authority with space domain options for achieving national objectives,” said Dickinson. “We are prepared to execute our Unified Command Plan missions and global responsibilities as we continue to work toward full operational capability.”

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott Stalker, USSPACECOM senior enlisted leader, added that as the command grows, they will continue to maintain a ready, warfighting force.

“A joint, integrated, and well-trained team is what gives us an asymmetric advantage against our adversaries,” he said. “As we grow alongside our joint, combined and industry partners, the women and men of U.S. Space Command will continue to ensure we are postured for success.”

Over the past year, the command marked a number of milestones that will help achieve full operational capability.

• From cooperation with allies and partners to global competition, the campaign plan enables USSPACECOM to project space power around the world at the speed of relevance.

Established USSPACECOM Tier 1 exercises — Space Thunder and Space Lightning— to align with other combatant command exercises.

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ing global support for the rescue and recovery of NASA’s manned space exploration events. Among many things, this prompted a USSPACECOM-led, astronaut recovery exercise at Patrick Space Force Base, Fl. Aug. 1-5. The USSPACECOM team will support NASA’s Artemis I and Crew-5 missions this year.

Managing and growing 157 Space Data Sharing Agreements to include signing 15 commercial, two academic, and two partner nation Space Situational Awareness (data-sharing) Agreements over the past year.

The Department of Defense designated First Air Force as ‘Air Forces Space,’ theBreast fifth service componentAugmentation to USSPACECOM.

• The command has more than 30 SSA data-sharing agreements with ally and international partner nation to-date.

Th is robust network of responsible space-faring nations enhances the overall picture of space allowing for better and safer space flight operations through the use of shared data. This network of partnering nations, organizations and universities also helps to understand the nature of irresponsible actions from revisionist powers who operate in, from and to space.

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• In each exercise, USSPACECOM will refine its global responsibilities, which are satellite communications and sensor management. Also the command will continue to improve its ability to plan, integrate, conduct, and assess global space operations in order to deliver combat relevant space capabilities to combatant commanders, coalition partners, the joint force, and the nation.

Enhanced Space Cooperation with a key ally.

• Building upon the December 2021 U.S.-UK Statement of Intent between the Department of Defense and Ministry of Defence, the ESC MOU is a non-legally binding framework for deepened military cooperation in the space domain. The MOU aims to increase exchange of information, harmonize military space requirements, and identify potential collaborative studies, projects, or activities. Through these cooperative efforts, the U.S. and UK will continue to improve coordination and interoperability to maintain freedom of action in space, optimize resources, and enhance mission assurance and resilience.

“Space underpins our national security and ability to respond decisively to crises around the world. Its importance is reflected in the unwavering commitment and discipline of the men and women who make up this command,” Dickinson said. “In the year ahead, we will continue to improve our capabilities to counter continuously-growing threats, ensuring there is never a day without space.”

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In reflection: A look back at Operation Allies Refuge

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A U.S. Army Soldier from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Special Troops Battalion, walks through a hanger inspecting cots at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Aug. 21, 2021. The 21st TSC supports the Department of State in the transportation, housing, and sustainment of U.S. Citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan during Operation Allies Refuge.

By Staff Writer Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — One year ago, the U.S. Air Force performed the largest non-combatant evacuation operational in U.S. history, Operation Allies Refuge, which saw to the successful evacuation of 124,334 individuals from Afghanistan.

August marks the first anniversary of Operation Allies Refuge and the evacuation of Afghan citizens from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. As the largest non-combatant evacuation operation in American history, the humanitarian mission saw more than 120,000 Afghan citizens assisted by Airmen and equipment during the operation.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cecile King, 24th Intelligence Squadron surveillance and reconnaissance section chief, plays with children during Operation Allies Refuge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, September 10, 2021. Ramstein Air Base provided temporary lodging, food, water and medical services to evacuees while they awaited transportation to other transient locations.

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Having a blast with the 21st EOD flight

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawrence Gress, 21st Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight team leader, secures an improvised explosive to a simulated unexploded ordinance during an exercise at the demolition range on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Aug. 10, 2022. EOD personnel train to create improvised explosives using on-hand materials in the event that manufactured shape charges are unavailable.

By Senior Airman Brooke Wise Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — Members of the 21st and 302nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flights conducted training and evaluations on shape charge effects and low order demolition techniques at the demolition range on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Aug. 10, 2022.

Training focused on explosive safety requirements, electric and non-electric demolition techniques, proper preparation, and placement of manufactured and improvised shape charges.

“This demolition training day served to fill both annual training and evaluation requirements of the active duty and Air Force Reserve personnel,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. James Joiner, 21st CES EOD flight chief.

EOD personnel first observed the effects of manufactured shape charges, which have been tested and built for specific EOD operations. They then moved on to creating improvised shape charges using various materials such as empty drink cans and water bottles.

“All manufactured shape charges have been tested, so the outcome is known,” explained USAF Senior Airman Steven Nguyen, 21st CES EOD technician. “However, improvised shape charges 4

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are more like an educated guess. You use your readiness and support. knowledge and skills to try and recreate the effects “Learning how to properly set and place shaped of a manufactured charge using only tools you charges, as well as witnessing the capabilities of have at your disposal.” each charge, increases the effectiveness of EOD The 21st CES EOD Flight provides emergency personnel in support of contingency operations,” response support and life-saving training to four said Joiner.

U.S. Space Force installations and USAFA. The flight also conducts training with and responds to military munitions in support of local bomb squads under the DoD directed Defense Support to Civil Authorities Program.

Additionally, the flight responds to suspect vehicles and packages at all local USAF and USSF installations.

These engagements extend the flight’s coverage to a large portion U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Brooke Wise of Colorado, making U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Reese Collins, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, packs C4 into a manufactured these training events shape charge during training at the demolition range on the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, Aug. 10, 2022. EOD members essential to maintain train to create explosives with manufactured and improvised shape charges, and observed the effects of each detonation.

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JTF-SD turns three U.S. Space Force photo by Tiana Williams

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott Erway, NCO in charge of the cybersecurity operations center, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeramey Conley, command senior enlisted leader of the JTF-SD, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom James, commander of the JTF-SD, and U.S. Navy Lt. Keith Moody, intelligence integration analyst for the National Space Defense Center gather during the organization’s third birthday ceremony at Schriever SFB Colorado, Aug. 26, 2022. The JTF-SD was formed as a functional component command under U.S. Space Command Aug. 29, 2019 and recognized in an establishing ceremony Oct. 21, 2019. The JTF-SD’s mission is, in unified action with mission partners, to deter aggression, defend capabilities and defeat adversaries throughout the continuum of conflict in order to maintain space superiority in the USSPACECOM area of responsibility.

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Air Force releases staff sergeant/22E5 promotion cycle statistics

By Airman 1st Class Ryan Prince Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs

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— Air Force officials have selected 9,706 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, out of 45,991 eligible, for a selection rate of 21.1% in the 22E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.

The average overall score for those selected was 372.45. Selectees’ average time in grade was 2.10 years and time in service was 4.57 years.

The promotion list is available on the Enlisted Promotions page of the Air Force’s Personnel Center website, the Air Force Portal and myPers. Airmen can access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight application via the AFPC secure page.

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The DAF has developed a set of ERREs are helping the DAF address guiding criteria challenges to ensure exerbrought about cises provide an by asymmetaccurate test of ric threats to ERREs simulate the impact mission capabilenabling sysities. Outage extems like enof an event that cuts ercises are baseergy and water, wide, conducted changes to the electrical power to an during periods global climate, peak elecand increasing installation so that we can of trical demand, complex it y and disconnect and interdebetter prepare for, fight the installation pendency of from its primary through, and recover from missions and power source for inf rastrucan energy disruption.”

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Senior Airman Taylor Tritten, an Electrical Systems journeyman from the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron, operates a switchgear during Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise, Nov. 19, 2020, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. It was the installation’s first ERRE to test the base’s energy resiliency in the face of threats.

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Women’s Equality Day:

Female leaders blaze a trail in military medicine

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, San Antonio Market director and 59th Medical Wing commander, meets with U.S. Air Force Col. Kristen Beals, 59th MDW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristy Earls, the 59th MDW’s command chief master sergeant, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Aug. 22, 2022.

By Elaine Sanchez San Antonio Market Communications Division

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas— U.S. While countless groundbreaking women paved the way, an all-female leadership team is blazing new trails in modern military medicine.

As a first for military medicine here, there’s a female commanding general and deputy/vice commander at the helm of the 59th Medical Wing and Brooke Army Medical Center, as well as an all-female command team at the San Antonio Market.

“I hope seeing women in senior leadership positions, whether in the civilian or military world, demonstrates you can meet your professional and personal goals,” said Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, San Antonio Market director, chief nurse of the Air Force, and the first female commander of two Air Force wings. “Our military institution continues to prove that if you obtain the education, experiences and expertise, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or background, there is opportunity to lead at the highest level.”

This message is particularly timely as the nation commemorates Women’s Equality Day. Each year, Aug. 26 marks the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

“It’s hard to imagine that at the start of our nation, only 6 percent of citizens had the right to vote in some states,” noted Brig. Gen. Deydre Teyhen, market deputy director, chief of the Army Medical Specialist Corps, BAMC commander, and the first Army physical therapist promoted to brigadier general. “As a nation, we’ve decreased many barriers to improve voting rights.”

The military, in particular, has excelled in ensuring all service members have their Constitutional right to vote, whether stateside or overseas, through initiatives such as the Federal Voting Assistance Program and unit voting assistance officers. “It’s amazing what our military has done to ensure that all who defend our nation are able to have their voices heard and counted,” she said.

The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, but also marks the culmination of a massive civil rights movement by women that started in 1848 at the world’s first women’s rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York. Since then, countless women have broken glass ceilings and barriers to equality. Some are listed in his10

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tory books, while others are unnamed but not forgotten.

Chief Master Sgt. Kristy Earls, the 59 MDW’s command chief master sergeant and, at her last duty station, the 71st Flying Training Wing’s first female command chief, said her personal hero is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court from 1993 until her death in 2020.

“To me, she was a champion of justice, and a legal, cultural and feminist icon,” she said. “Many of her quotes resonate with me, such as ‘Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.’”

Teyhen said she has the deepest admiration for her military mentor, retired Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, the Army’s first nurse and female surgeon general and first Army nurse to attain the rank of lieutenant general.

“She envisioned military medicine differently,” she said. “Rather than a health care system, she strived for a system for health. She broke down so many barriers and is a legendary leader.”

Ryder said she has been inspired by many over the course of her 30-year career, but credits the strong foundation her parents provided early on for her success.

“They ensured we understood the importance of hard work, an education and a commitment to a higher calling than ourselves,” she said.

Ryder’s parents were both educators, with her mother becoming a stay-at-home parent while she raised her three daughters. “She told me and my two sisters that we could be anything we wanted, there were no barriers due to gender, so I never thought there were any,” Ryder said.

A strong foundation is essential when confronting challenges, both personally and professionally, Ryder said. “I was provided numerous opportunities, and I am grateful for each one. If gender was an issue, or I thought it was, I ensured no one could question my work ethic, clinical or job knowledge, or dedication.”

People want to be considered for positions because they earned it based on their expertise and experience, not because they need to “put a woman in the room,” Earls said.

“There were times when I felt I was assigned roles or tasks that were seen as more ‘appropriate’ based on my gender as opposed to my skill or experience,” she said.

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control. I hold people accountable to their comments and follow that feedback up with ensuring I’m leading by example, continuing my development, and consistently growing my expertise and competence.”

Leaders have a tremendous opportunity to positively impact the people around them, Teyhen noted.

“As leaders, we need to recognize great talent regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability,” she said. “Recognize talent and then coach, teach and mentor them to work at the top of their credentials and capability, and ensure you recognize those who excel.” to U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Workforce Indicators data, women in the United States earned 30 percent less than men, with the pay gap increasing with age. And, although the gender pay gap has narrowed since the signing of the Equal Pay Act of 1963, women still earn 82 cents for every dollar a man earns, according to 2020 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Ensuring an environment of equality requires consistent education and enforcement, noted Earls. “We need to be reminded of where we’ve been so that we move forward, and not back.”

The overarching goal is to ensure everyone’s voice is valued and truly heard, Ryder added. “We need to cultivate an environment of respect and dignity, even if one shares a difference in perspective. We need to listen more for understanding and open ourselves to different viewpoints and experiences to build our foundation of advocacy. We must provide a voice when someone feels they cannot speak for themselves. No one should feel isolated from a community or denied an opportunity.”

Teyhen shared that “in the military, there’s an old saying, ‘Bloom where you’re planted.’ Equality is when we all have the appropriate amount of access to sun, soil and water; allowing all of us the same opportunity to bloom. In an organization that values equity and inclusion, we all will have the right amount of sun, soil and water; then it’s up to each of us to bloom where we’re planted.”

As a nation and as a military, diversity and inclusion are our strength, Ryder said. “I encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.

Be your true, authentic self. Today, as we celebrate how far we’ve come, let’s continue to foster an environment where everyone has equal rights and opportunities.”

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FRONT RANGE NEWS For more events, check out Facebook.com/SpaceBaseDelta1

SSFB ANNOUNCEMENTS

SBD 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE/VITALANT BLOOD DRIVE Who: Civilians & Active Duty

WANT TO ASK THE COMMANDER A QUESTION? There’s a number of methods available to ask your questions or voice your concerns to the Space Base Delta 1 commander.

Email: SBD1.PA.ActionLine@spaceforce.mil App: “Questions?” feature on Peterson’s AF Connect or Schriever’s AF Connect apps Website: “Contact” tab on the Peterson SFB or Schriever SFB websites Your submission will remain anonymous on the app or website unless you click the “Contact Me” box and include your email address.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

What: Blood drive When: Sept. 20, 10 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Where: Schriever building 210, Heritage Room Details: To help replenish critically low supplies of blood and to help others in need POC: TSgt Eric J. Voelker, eric.voelker.1@us.af.mil 719-567-3726

PSFB ANNOUNCEMENTS FITNESS & SPORTS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATIONS 719-556-4462

Who: Uniformed Military (Active, Guard, Reserves), Government Civilians, Retirees, Dependents)

Mon-Fri: 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

What: Dave Ramsey’s 9-Week Financial Peace University Course, which teaches how to take control of your money, built wealth, give generously, and improve marriage

Holidays Closed

When: Sept. 6, at 5:30 p.m. and runs weekly for 9 weeks Where: Peterson Space Force Base Chapel Details: Class is free for all Uniformed Military (Active, Guard, Reserves, Government Civilians, Retirees, Dependents), it is a $90 value. Please call the Peterson Chapel at 719-556-4442 to sign up.

Sat/Sun & Family days: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Patrons are highly encouraged to register for 24 hour access to secure entry at all hours. See Fitness Center front desk staff for more information.

AQUATICS CENTER 719-556-4608 Lap Swim: M/W/F 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tu/Th 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - noon Shallow End Fitness: M/W/F 6 - 10 a.m., Tu/Th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m. - noon Open Swim: M/W/F 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tu/Th 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. noon - 4 p.m.

21ST COMPTROLLER SQUADRON FINANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPANDING IN-PERSON SUPPORT When: Sept. 10, 8 a.m. - noon.

Please

Where: Peterson SFB Finance Office, 135 Dover Street, Bldg 350, Rm 2009 Details: Finance will be open on select Saturdays between 8 a.m. - noon. SBD 1, Mission Deltas, and Mission Partners can come to Peterson SFB B350, room 2009 to receive assistance with any military, civilian, and travel pay inquiries. Customers are not required to be in uniform, but must have a valid military ID.

RECYCLE

21ST MDG ANNOUNCEMENTS SBD 1 will continue to follow HHQ, DoD force health protection guidance, and state or county policy. This includes the continued requirement for mask wear while within medical facilities.

UPCOMING CLOSURES Sept. 5

All Day

Holiday

Sept. 9

3 - 4:30 p.m.

Squadron Function

Sept. 16 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Squadron Function

Booster/Additional Dose Pfizer-BioNTech Booster vaccines are available on Fridays for ages 12 and older

UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINE GUIDANCE Primary/Initial Series — Pfizer-BioNTech

• Available Fridays • Ages 12 and older • You must schedule an appt for your all doses.

• Your second dose should occur 21 days after your first dose. However, if necessary the second dose can occur 4 days early or up to 14 days after the 21-day recommendation.

Primary/Initial Series — Moderna

• Available Thursdays • Ages 18 and up can receive the Moderna vaccine • Your second dose should occur 28 days after your first dose. However, if necessary the second dose can occur 4 days early or up to 14 days after the 21-day recommendation.

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Moderna booster is available for all beneficiaries ages 18 years and older on Thursdays

Boosters are available if you meet the following criteria: Completed a primary/initial series It has been at least 5 months after completing Moderna/ Pfizer series OR at least 2 months after receiving Janssen Individuals may select which booster they would like by scheduling on the day that they are being offered. Individuals may mix and match types after completing initial series. No boosters are available for dependents under the age of 18 at this time. Second boosters are available for beneficiaries 50 and older or members who are moderately/severely immunocompromised with a script from their PCM.

ADULT COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS Where: Immunizations, Peterson SFB Main Clinic:

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559 Vincent St, Peterson SFB, CO 80914 Details: Visit https://informatics-stage.health.mil/ COVAX/to make an appointment.

PEDIATRIC COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENTS Who: Children ages 5-11 can receive the PfizerBioNTech vaccine as long as legal guardian is present What: 21 MDG is now providing pediatric Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. Just like in adults, 2 doses given 3 weeks apart are required for a child to be fully vaccinated.

Where: Immunizations, Peterson SFB Main Clinic: 559 Vincent St, Peterson SFB, CO 80914 Details: Visit https://informatics-stage.health.mil/ COVAX/ to make an appointment.

ALL VACCINES ARE AVAILABLE FOR FREE IN THE COMMUNITY Visit the El Paso County Public Health Department website at elpasocountyhealth.org/how-can-i-get-a-vaccine.

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55 Remuda Lane – Wagon Tongue - $399,900 ACROSS 1 Chide 6 Building for garden tools 10 Mushy food for babies 13 Law student’s trial?

15 Word after “air” or “hair” 16 Fruity Mexican drink 17 :, in an analogy 18 “Can I help you?”

19 1.75-inch battery 20 What a chow chow may chew 22 Game for a circle of stoners 25 Extremely miserable 28 The way things stand 29 New Zealand native 30 Their shells are filled 31 He envied Abel 34 Proper’s partner 35 “That’s obvious!”

36 Toothpaste holder 37 Massoud of “Aladdin” 38 Rush job letters 39 St. ___ (Caribbean country) 40 Bashed online 42 Least contaminated 43 Lines before a movie’s ending, say?

46 ___ beef sandwich 47 Vex 48 Narrow opening 51 It beats scissors 52 Star’s ascent 56 Cards worth 1 or 11 57 More costly than anticipated 58 Acid or base figures 59 Pod pair 60 ___ pride

DOWN 1 Fix, as a cat 2 Parakeet’s enclosure 3 Composer’s numbered piece 4 Actress Seydoux 5 Booster supporter of note?

6 Grain bundle 7 ___ promise (shows potential) 8 “Exit full screen” key 9 Metaphor for a bad handshake 10 Elbow cover?

11 Voices below sopranos 12 Cunning tactics 14 Artistic trade 15 Overarching perspective 21 Many a time, to a poet 22 They stay the same online 23 Commercials that aren’t free 24 Drain the supply of 25 Clock radio toggle 26 Unfurnished 27 Come together 30 Perplexing puzzle 32 Bird in Egyptian hieroglyphs 33 Really swell 35 Bring up a prodigy, maybe?

39 Have a good break?

41 Word that completes this drink: p___ ___ 42 Second section 43 Piece of clothing?

44 Canine, informally 45 Platforms that jut out from the shore 48 Syllables after “goo goo” 49 Response to a pastor 50 Gerbils and guinea pigs, e.g.

53 “Thanks, but ___ eaten” 54 Kelp’s place 55 Four-term prez

ANSWERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Edited by David Steinberg © 2022 Andrews McMeel Syndication

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1736 sq. ft. modular rancher on 1/2 acre lot overlooking a private community stocked fishing lake. The community is surrounded by national forest. Mountain views in every direction. 3 beds, 2 baths, & 30x24' garage. New carpet & paint. No close neighbors other than deer, elk, eagles, & all kinds of Colorado wildlife. MLS# 2261283

2336 Conservatory Point – University Park - $575,000 Open concept 2673 sq. ft. 3 bed, 3 bath rancher townhome with total 1-level living. No neighbors behind or in front – only deer, pines, & scrub oak. Finished walkout basement. Spacious master suite. A/C. Gas log fireplace. Vaulted & 9’ ceilings. Attached 2-car garage. Stucco & stone exterior. Trex deck & covered patio. $300/mo HOA covers everything outside for you. Movein ready. Seller will contribute $5000 towards buyers closing costs. MLS# 3173640

MEMBER of ELITE 25 and PEAK PRODUCERS MORE GREAT LISTINGS 1136 Calico Rock Lane Pueblo West • $29,500 Land

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1954 E Frying Pan Drive Pueblo West • $310,500

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