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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambert, Space Base Delta 1 senior enlisted Airman at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, July 17, 2021. Lambert joined the USAF in 1998 and has over 20 years of service.

“The military lifestyle is very fast paced and sometimes pushes us out of the present. Sometimes the present is the best place, and we miss out on it because we are rushing to the next best thing,” said Lambert.

821st SBG welcomes new commander “I am both thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this high-performing team...”

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PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — I grew up in a small town in Gallup, New Mexico, as the youngest of seven children. After graduating high school, I moved to Maryland to start college and work a couple different jobs until I decided to join the U.S. Air Force in 1998.

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, at my first assignment, I sat in the Schriever Air Force Base dining facility when the tragic events unfolded. Everyone was left in a state of devastation, but also with a renewed drive to serve.

Twenty years had passed, and I found myself back in that very same dining facility on the 20th anniversary of 9/11; this time, as a chief master sergeant. I was thankful for the opportunity to serve in the same squadron that I had as an Airman Basic.

Although many of us join the military for a variety of reasons, we all should take the time to think about what it means to serve in the military. As I sat eating breakfast that morning, after 20 years of service, I reflected on why I chose to serve and how I’ve grown as an Airman.

My first piece of advice would be to always have a leadership philosophy regardless of your rank or position. We are all leaders in our own right – having a leadership phi-

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losophy not only gives us something to work toward, but it also holds us accountable to what we aspire to be.

I created my leadership philosophy based off another chief’s advice a long time ago. He told me to give before you take. This philosophy not only builds trust between the people, but it also helps leaders to be servant from the beginning of any relationship.

We, as servant leaders, should focus on developing our force by looking for learning opportunities and encouraging others to become better versions of themselves, every day. We should also make it a priority to look for opportunities to highlight people’s efforts. When people go the extra mile to get the job done, recognizing their efforts reinforces their good work ethic.

The second piece of leadership advice I would give is to be your own person. This creates the diversity we need to see things from a different perspective. The military lifestyle is very fast paced and sometimes pushes us out of the present.

Sometimes the present is the best place to be, and we miss out on it because we are rushing to the next best thing.

A couple years back, a technical sergeant read a poem at his going-away, and it really put things into perspective for me.

I hope you find this poem as valuable as I do:

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U.S. Air Force Col. Sarah Babbitt, outgoing 821st Space Base Group commander, passes the guidon to the incoming commander, U.S. Space Force Col. Brian Capps, during a change of command ceremony at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Sept. 15, 2022. As the installation commander, Capps is responsible for the administration and security of the Air Force’s largest overseas and the United States’ northernmost military installation comprised in the Thule Defense Area.

By Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs

THULE AIR BASE, Greenland — The 821st Space Base Group, a geographically-separated unit of Space Base Delta 1, held a change of command ceremony at Thule Air Base, Greenland, Sept. 15, 2022.

U.S. Space Force Col. Brian W. Capps assumed command of the 821st SBG from the outgoing commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Sarah Babbitt. The time-honored tradition of passing the guidon signified the organization’s first change of command since becoming a space base group.

USSF Col. David G. Hanson, SBD 1 commander, presided over the ceremony.

“To the men and women at Thule Air Base, thank you for all you do in support of all the vital mission sets at the Top of the World,” said Hanson. “We are excited to see what you will accomplish under the leadership of Colonel Capps.” sfspaceorbital.com

The 821st SBG provides mission support to the base, including security forces, airfield management, and the day-to-day operations to enable force projection, space superiority, and scientific research in the Arctic region for North America and its allies.

As the installation commander, Capps is responsible for the administration and security of the United States’ northernmost and the Department of the Air Force’s largest overseas military installation.

“I am both thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this high-performing team in such a unique and challenging environment,” said Capps. “As Commander, I will do my utmost to ensure the 821st Space Base Group will continue to thrive as we enable force protection, space superiority and scientific research in the Arctic Region for our Nation, allies, and partners.”

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4th SOPS engages in joint airlift exercise

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Airmen and Guardians load a Mobile Constellation Control Station aboard a C-17 Globemaster III as part of a 4th Space Operations Squadron contingency airlift exercise at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 14, 2022. The 4th SOPS mission is to operate the U.S. Space Force’s protected and wideband military satellite communications systems.

was later airlifted to a stateside location where they conducted several days of proof-of-concept operations and exercise responses to on-orbit and ground-based threats before returning to home station.

The joint effort required coordination with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Transportation Command and U.S. Space Command with visibility from Space Systems Command and Space Operations Command to ensure success.

As space becomes increasingly contested and degraded, the National Military Command System requires assured access to space and satellite communications. Two of 4th SOPS constellations of satellites provide this instrumental service and are controlled from two state-side fi xed ground stations -- 4th SOPS at Schriever SFB, Colorado, and 148th SOPS at Vandenberg SFB, California.

“Exercises like this are important because it is a full demonstration of our ability to receive orders, deploy, and configure our system for operations,” said USSF Maj. Erica Worthy, 4th SOPS director of operations. “Being able to

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

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 4th Space Operations Squadron from U.S. Space Force Space Delta 8 – Satellite Communications and Navigational Warfare, conducted a contingency airlift exercise for the Mobile Constellation Control Stations system Sept. 14-15, 2022, on Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.

4th SOPS owns and operates three MCCS systems which assure survivable and endurable communications for the president, secretary of defense and strategic users throughout the spectrum of nuclear conflict.

This exercise was able to demonstrate how 4th SOPS remains ready and able to support national leadership through all levels of conflict, from anywhere in the world, in any threat environment, and at a moment’s notice.

During the exercise, a team of 12 Guardians and Airmen loaded the MCCS onto a C-17 Globemaster III. The MCCS

‘practice like we would play’ will help us identify required areas of improvement in our processes.”

The last time 4th SOPS exercised the contingency airlift mission was in 2018, when a MCCS was airlifted to Guam and performed an extensive operational demonstration.

Since then, they have facilitated system upgrades worth $5 million, and brought on an entirely new antenna system.

This airlift represents the first time they have airlifted this new configuration and paves the way for a planned airlift outside the contiguous United States.

According to 1st Lt. Adam Morgan, 4th SOPS, mobile maintenance officer in charge, the MCCS compacts the mission conducted at the fi xed ground stations and consolidates command and control and user management functions into a single ground and air transportable platform.

If there were anything to go wrong with the fi xed ground stations or if the satellites were to be isolated from them, the MCCS would be available to take control of their assets anywhere, anytime.

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Space Force reveals official song: ‘Semper Supra’

By Staff Writer Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Every branch of the armed forces has an official song, from “The Army Goes Rolling Along” to “The Marines’ Hymn.” Each song is part of the services’ foundation and represents its values, traditions and culture.

The U.S. Space Force, the newest military branch established in 2019, has officially adopted its own song titled, “Semper Supra” that was unveiled during the 2022 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20.

“Semper Supra” was named after the USSF motto, which is Latin for, “Always Above.” It was created to capture the esprit de corps of both current and future Guardians and intends to bring together service members by giving them a sense of pride.

Two former service members collaborated to create the song, a process that took years of research and revisions to make sure the song was ready for release.

“The song was a long work in progress because I wanted it to encompass all the capabilities that the Space Force offers and its vision,” said James Teachenor, a singer/songwriter who created the lyrics and melody, was the visionary composer and driving force of the song’s creation.

Teachenor, a prior member of the U.S. Air Force Band at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, worked with Chief of Space Operations Gen. John “Jay” Raymond to begin the songwriting process when the Space Force was formed in 2019.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish

a Space Force song that will be part of our culture and submitted to the Space Force for review. After many heritage for years to come,” Raymond said. “Our tradi- months of development, revisions and variations in cotions are part of the fabric that weave us all together as ordination with the USCG band, the Space Force picked we execute our missions side-by-side; I will be proud to the final version of “Semper Supra,” to capture what it sing ‘Semper Supra’ alongside my fellow Guardians.” means to be a Guardian.

After creating a foundation for the song, Teachenor’s project was sent to various military bands that could create a musical arrangement to give finishing touches and complete the song’s sound; 12 musical submissions We’re the mighty watchful eye, of the song were under review.

Teachenor then collaborated with chief musician Sean Nelson, U.S. Guardians beyond the blue, Coast Guard Band trombonist and staff arranger.

The invisible front line, “I received the melody and words from James, and he wanted me to help add the harmony and Warfighters brave and true. to orchestrate it,” Nelson said. “At first, it started with singing and Boldly reaching into space, the piano. I became familiar with the other branches’ songs, but I wanted this one to have its own There’s no limit to our sky. modern spin to reflect what the Space Force is - modern, new and very advanced.”

Standing guard both night and day, Once Nelson added more than 30 instrument parts, the song’s We’re the Space Force from on high. arrangement was played and recorded by the USCG band, then

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Brown cites Air Force history as fuel for accelerating change, meeting today’s complex security challenges

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a keynote address on the state of the Air Force during the 2022 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 19, 2022.

By Charles Pope Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. urged the Total Force Sept.

19 to focus intently, to move fast and “accelerate change” in reshaping the service to meet modern-day threats that are fundamentally different – and more complex – than those of the previous 30 years.

And while the emerging security threats, particularly those posed by our “pacing, acute, and unforeseen challenges,” Brown told Airmen during his keynote address at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference he is confident the moment will be met.

“We have done this before, and we can do it again,”

Brown told an audience of more than 2,500 Airmen, government and industry officials and assorted airpower advocates, using specific moments from the service’s 75-year history to validate his confidence.

“We now find ourselves in a pivotal period, one that is fundamentally reshaping the international security landscape,” Brown said. “And while our nation was focused on countering violent extremists for two decades, our competitors focused on matching our way of war.

“Our tactical skills are sharp, but we need to reframe our thinking to meet the challenges we will face in the future. In many ways, today’s security environment parallels our past,” he said.

Brown told Airmen that the service’s culture must adapt along with policies, practice and tactics. In that

regard, he said there are “five areas that will drive culture change:” · Mission Command; · Force Generation; · Agile Combat Employment; · Multi-Capable Airmen, and; · The Wing A-Staff construct.

“We must do it now,” Brown said, referring to the five areas, “because our adversaries will not wait for us to perfect these concepts.”

Brown reinforced the premise by taking the audience along for a ride through history.

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. greets Gerald Murray, Air and Space Forces Association chairman of the board, after Brown delivered a keynote address on the state of the Air Force during the 2022 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 19, 2022.

West Berlin by blockading land routes into the city of two million, the Air Force commenced a massive airlift to sustain the city and prove a critical geopolitical point, that U.S. airpower could be delivered anywhere at any time.

“Without firing a shot, we embarked on the largest aerial resupply mission in history during Operation Vittles, landing at Tempelhof Airport every 45 seconds and delivering more than 13 thousand tons of cargo in one single day,” Brown said.

In the 1950s, when fears of the Soviet Union’s nuclear capability rose, the Air Force locked arms with industry and academia to design, test, build and launch an Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile in just two years.

The trend continued in the 1970s and 1980s, Brown said, when the Air Force again played a major role in developing stealth technology.

The tangible – if not always visible – result of that effort, Brown said, was “a brand new and revolutionary capability, the F-117 Nighthawk, in record time (and) paving the way for the stealth technology we see today.”

The record is uninterrupted decade by decade. In the 1990s during the 78-day air campaign waged to end Yugoslavia’s ethnic cleansing of Kosovar Albanians saw “multiple firsts for our Air Force,” Brown said. Among the most prominent was the fielding of the first MQ-1 Predator, the first operational use of the B-2 bomber, and the first time the Combined Air Operations Center was employed as a weapon system.

And in 2001, of course, after the attacks on U.S. soil, the Air Force, along with the United States “we rose as Americans and saw the strength of our nation when challenged.”

“At every stage, with every new trial, no matter how uncomfortable it felt we proved that we could rise above any challenge. We proved that we were willing to take the risks. And we proved that we could solve any problem by collaborating across our Air Force and within (the sfspaceorbital.com

Department of Defense), with allies and partners, industry, academia,” he said.

In those examples and more, the Air Force distinguished itself and protected the nation by “driving outcomes; challenging the status quo and not waiting for the perfect conditions to act,” he said.

It was fueled “through experimentation, rapid prototyping, adapting new ideas, and having a bias for action, risk-taking, and creative disruption across all levels of Airmen,” he said.

In order to succeed this time, Brown said the Air Force must harness those same qualities and culture but refine it for modern challenges. Foremost, he said, is the need to maximize collaboration.

Brown has dubbed this approach “integrated by design,” as it relates to working closely with allies and partners at the beginning “with the end in mind.”

Brown also emphasized a point he has made before – that success is driven by creative and determined Airmen who are the power behind the changes the Air Force needs to succeed.

“We must harness any innovation that can put meaningful capability in the hands of warfighters. We can’t let ‘perfect’ to be the enemy of ‘good enough.’”

Turning to the audience, Brown put the onus directly on them. “You are the heart of our innovation, and I am constantly reminded that each of you drive the potential of our technology and the potential of our ideas; both are limitless.

“Our Airmen, the ones sitting here in this room, the ones getting the J-O-B done every day on our bases all around the globe – active, Guard, Reserve, and civilian – and our vast and incredible partners in industry and academia,” Brown said.

“These are not new challenges,” Brown said. “But the complexity and combination are more than ever before … We know strategic competition, and we know what it means to accelerate change.”

Brown closed with a note of optimism.

“Last year I told you that I don’t believe in impossible,” Brown said. “We have done this before, and we will do it again.”

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SBD 1 Remembers POW/MIA

Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Ed Beck, World War II Veteran and former Prisoner of War, speaks during the Space Base Delta 1 POW/MIA remembrance ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 13, 2022. In 1944, During the Battle of the Bulge, Beck was a Browning automatic rifle gunner in the 106th Infantry Division, 422nd Regiment. One night, Beck’s group found themselves surrounded by German soldiers near the city of Prum, Germany.

After a short, small-arms battle, the division was forced to surrender and were taken as prisoners. Beck and 19 other Americans were sent to a prison camp near Oschatz, Germany, a trip that took nearly five days both on foot and by train to reach. After spending nearly six months as a Prisoner of War, Beck eventually escaped the camp and found his way back to U.S. control. He then made his way home and served in the Korean War several years later.

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Cyclists ride more than 200 miles to honor Air Force’s 75th birthday

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks with riders from the Air Force Cycling Team before starting the final mile of the Memorial to Memorial ride in Arlington, Virgina, Sept. 18, 2022. The four-day, 338-mile ride ran from the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to the Air Force Memorial in Arlington to celebrate the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary.

By Andrew C. Patterson 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) — The Air Force Cycling Team hosted the inaugural Memorial to Memorial bicycle ride Sept. 15-18 from the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.

The M2M ride brought more than 90 cyclists from the Air Force and Space Force together over three days to celebrate the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr., joined the riders on the last day and led a two-by-two formation of cyclists during the final mile to the Air Force Memorial site.

“I can’t thank you enough for connecting with communities and talking to folks about the Air Force,” Brown said.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman, who rode from Quantico,

Virginia, to the Air Force Memorial, thanked the AFCT for hosting the ride, raising awareness of the Air Force’s 75th birthday.

Retired Brig. Gen. Robert Beletic, former vice commander, 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern), and former Air Force chief of staff retired Gen. Dave Goldfein were the brainchildren behind the M2M’s creation.

“The purpose of the M2M is to have fun, celebrate our heritage, promote fitness, camaraderie, recruiting, and support our wounded brethren,” Beletic said. “We can track our roots back to two bicycle mechanics tinkering in a garage. From bike trails to contrails and beyond!”

The ride from Kitty Hawk to Arlington is approximately 267 miles. The AFCT plans to host the M2M ride annually to celebrate the Air Force’s heritage.

For more information on the AFCT or the M2M, visit the AFCT’s site.

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Retired Gen. David Goldfein, former Air Force chief of staff, speaks with current Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. during the last day of the Air Force Cycling Team’s inaugural Memorial to Memorial bicycle ride Sept. 18, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. The two joined the last mile of the four-day, 338-mile ride that ran from the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to the Air Force Memorial in Arlington to celebrate the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary.

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Defense Department assists in Puerto Rico hurricane aftermath

By David Vergun Department of Defense News

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico Sept. 18, knocking out power to the island and causing widespread devastation.

Southern and eastern Puerto Rico may experience catastrophic and life-threatening major river flooding, as well as mudslides, due to the heavy rainfall from Hurricane Fiona, according to a National Weather Service report today.

President Joe Biden directed the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts, according to a White House statement Sept. 18.

The governor of Puerto Rico has activated more than 450 members of the Puerto Rico National Guard to assist, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, who held a press conference today.

Also, the Virgin Islands National Guard has activated personnel to monitor the situation as part of their joint operations center team, Ryder said.

Before the storm hit the Puerto Rico National Guard prepositioned soldiers and heavy equipment, including vehicles with high ground clearance, at 10 strategic points around the island to allow it to quickly respond to emergencies such as rescuing stranded or trapped people and clearing roads, he said.

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An aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen conduct an overflight of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, Sept. 19, 2022.

Infantry Regiment in Mayaguez rescued 59 people and 13 pets from a flooded community, while Guard members with the 125th Military Police Battalion rescued a man in Ponce who got caught in a flash flood, he said.

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The Defense Department continues to stay in close contact with FEMA, the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command as response and recovery efforts unfold, Ryder said.

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SSFB ANNOUNCEMENTS EL PASO COUNTY ROAD REPAIR INFORMATION

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El Paso County is continuing road repairs on Enoch Road.

On Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25, thecounty crews will be milling, paving, and striping the road.

Gate access will be through the Irwin gate (24 hours/day) on Sept. 24-25. Normal gate hours and operations will resume on Monday, Sept. 26.

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

Please direct any questions to 50 SFS BDOC at DSN: 560-6445/6464; Commercial: 719-567-6445/6464, or CE Customer service at DSN: 560-2300, Commercial: 719-567-2300

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Where: Peterson SFB, Peterson Hub - Main Ballroom

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.

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

Details: 6 Sessions with 50 attendees per session MAX

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

Holidays Closed

When: Sept. 27, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where: Schriever SFB, Bldg. 300 - Auditorium Details: Brief times start every hour and break for lunch noon - 1 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.

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.

UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINE GUIDANCE

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Primary/Initial Series — Pfizer-BioNTech

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

• Available Fridays

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

• 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. If necessary the second dose can occur 4 days early or up to 14 days after the 21-day recommendation.

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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