Schriever Sentinel April 25, 2019

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Colorado S prings M ilitary Newspaper Group

Thursday, April 25, 2019

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Vol. 13 No. 16

2nd SOPS defeats reigning volleyball champs

The Innovator Warfighters Advancing Readiness panel will be from 2 — 4:30 p.m. May 28 in the Wing Conference Room. For more information, contact Shana Allen at 719-567-2780.

Base Briefs Spouses are invited to events marked with

THIS WEEK Schriever Choir: Orbital Harmony Auditions

The Schriever Air Force Base Choir performance group Orbital Harmony will conduct auditions to fill vacant spots for the Spring and Summer 2019 performance season. All positions are currently open (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass). Any experience level is welcome. Auditions will be conducted by appointment in the Building 210 Chapel Office. Participation in the Schriever AFB Choir can be used toward qualification for a volunteer ribbon. For more details or to schedule an audition, contact Allen Neal Vickrey at 719-721-9280.

ON BASE Health Promotion Activities

The Health Promotion office is scheduled to host special activities during the next few weeks. Health Promotion has moved to T-135 portable next to the fitness center. Scheduled hearing tests and bioenvironmental services such as gas mask testing still remain in Building 500. For more information, contact Carol Carr at 719-567-4292. May 2, 2 p.m. — Sleep and Stress Management Class — First Term Airmen Center Classroom Bodpod walk in hours are scheduled to change starting Monday. It will now be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays 7:30 — 8:45 a.m. More Briefs page 16

U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Calvert

Michael Horvat with the 2nd Space Operations Squadron attempts to hit the ball past Scott Erway with the 22nd Space Operations Squadron during the 2019 intramural volleyball championship game at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, April 18, 2019. Intramural sports increase unit and base camaraderie, reduces work stress and emphasizes teamwork.

By Halle Thornton 50th Space Wing Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 2nd Space Operations Squadron defeated the 22nd Space Operations Squadron two out of three sets during the annual intramural volleyball championship at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, April 19. Korey Kuykendall with the 2nd SOPS team has been playing volleyball at Schriever AFB

for a while and knew he would be playing his longtime friend, Steve Bragado, in the championship match. “I have known Steve for years and he is really, really good,” he said. “I didn’t want him to be the one to beat us.” Kuykendall said during practices they worked on defense and coverage. “Before the championship match, I reminded our team on where he likes to hit

and to watch out for Steve’s tendencies,” he said. “I hoped we were ready to cover the other hitters on their team. When we had to play the ball over, we pushed it deep to the back row to force them to have to pass the ball a long way.” Kuykendall played for the 50th Operations Support Squadron last year and was excited See Volleyball page 9

New care providers lend helping hand to Schriever

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U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman William Tracy

Mark Stonger, clinical psychologist, left, and Maj. Jason Baker, physician assistant, both with the 21st Medical Squadron, pose in their new workplaces at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, April 19, 2019. Stonger and Baker are new care providers for the clinic, expanding access and care for military and families.

By Senior Airman William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 21st Medical Squadron’s clinic at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, recently welcomed two new care providers, greatly expanding its services for the military and families here. Maj. Jason Baker, physician assistant,

and Mark Stonger, clinical psychologist, both with the 21st MDS, are specialists in their medical areas and are ready for their new roles. “I’m excited to be here and be part of this vital mission,” Baker said. “When I deployed with the Army, we used the very tools the 50th Space Wing mission provided us, so now I’m not only a consumer — I’m a contributor.”

Stonger said he enjoys the base environment. “This base has a small town feel to it,” he said. “I like it. Everyone at this clinic works closely together and we have a really important mission.” From rural Arkansas, Baker said growing up he never considered the medical See Providers page 6


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