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Thursday, April 26, 2018
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Vol. 12 No. 17
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The chiefs and first sergeants will host a free barbeque outside the North Portals from 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. today. All are welcome to stop by and grab food and beverages.
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THIS WEEK Schriever hosts bone marrow recruitment drive
There will be a bone marrow recruitment drive at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, now through Friday. All military personnel and Department of Defense cardholders between ages 18 — 60 and in good health can register. Registry locations will be in the Building 210 atrium and the Satellite Dish dining facility from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Malcolm Summers at 567-4724.
El Paso County issues burn restrictions
El Paso County has issued Stage 1 burn restrictions which prohibits the following: 1. Open burning except in permanent structures in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds or in private residences in areas cleared of all flammable materials. 2. The sale of use of fireworks. 3. Outdoor smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or in an area 3 feet in diameter that is clear of all flammable material. If you have any questions, you may contact the El Paso County dispatch at 719-390-5555 or the El Paso County Fire Marshal’s Office at 719-575-8400. More Briefs page 4 Sign up for weekly Schriever announcements, news and more. Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click “Public Affairs” under featured links.
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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mathew Coleman - Foster
Ralph Marschhausen and Matthew Nolan, security guards with the 23rd Space Operations Squadron, prepare to clear the 23rd SOPS command section office in Building 100 at New Boston Air Force Station, New Hampshire, April 10, 2018. Marschhausen and Nolan swiftly responded to the active shooter threat exercise scenario, conducted by the 50th Space Wing Inspector General's office during their inspection visit to the wing's geographically separated unit.
By Staff Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
NEW BOSTON AIR FORCE STATION, N.H. — The 23rd Space Operations Squadron’s personnel and first responders raced to neutralize a simulated active shooter threat for an inspection and short sprint exercise at New Boston Air Force Station, New Hampshire, April 10. Airmen on the installation exhibited their professional response to the simulated emergency and quick acclimation to active shooter lockdown protocols. “This is a great opportunity to conduct an exercise in conjunction with an inspection,” said Tech. Sgt. Martin Howard, section chief of wing exercises with the 50th Space Wing Inspector General’s Office. Security forces personnel were able to gain control of the simulated active shooter in a short amount of time to secure the site. “The exercise portion of our visit was important,” said Capt. Joseph Villalpando, wing exercise program manager with the 50th Space Wing IG. “New Boston AFS is in a class of its own when you are
talking about geographically separated units. They don’t fall under another base for exercises like our other GSUs, they are responsible for conducting their own exercises.” According to Howard, the responders expertly handled the simulated incident. “The responders had great communication and tactics when showing up on scene to clear the threat out,” he said. “This was a great opportunity for all involved,” Howard said. “Even though the 23rd SOPS is located in New Hampshire, they are a part of our team. Being able to come out here and test their capabilities and see what they can do reinforces the standard. Both Villalpando and Howard praised New Boston AFS for their appropriate response in the exercise. “The people inside Building 100 responded the way they were supposed to, the other buildings on the installation responded accordingly and their security forces knocked it out of the park,” Howard said. The experiences from this exercise will strengthen the wing and influence the next round of exercises planned for this year.
All must be diligent to prevent fires
By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The National Weather Service anticipates this year will present extreme wildfire danger, and so far, this has been the case. Resources such as the wildfire incident information system provide real time updates on wildfires across the country. The Mile Marker 117 wildfire, which was first reported April 17 and consumed more than 40,000 acres, remains on the program’s map. Earlier in the year, a private controlled burn spiraled out of control, encompassing 150 acres in less than two hours and causing evacuations in nearby Ellicott and Peyton, Colorado. The scars of past wildfires such as the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fire are still visible. These incidents, within miles of Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, are a testimony to the clear and present danger wildfires present to property and infrastructure, nature and most importantly – people. The Schriever AFB Fire Department explained with dry conditions and high winds, fires may spread rapidly and without warning, consuming thousands of acres in flames. They can be ignited just as fast as they can See Prevent fires page 8
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Tracy
Airman 1st Class Justin Sadlon, heavy equipment journeyman with the 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, prepares to operate a road grader at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, April 20, 2018. Airmen like Sadlon are among the base’s first responders for wildfire defense.