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Vol. 12 No. 46
Schriever hosts inaugural iWAR panel
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HOLIDAY HOURS HHHHHHHHHH The Army and Air Force Exchange Service on Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, will implement its holiday hours Nov. 22—23. The Barber Shop and Dunkin’ Donuts in Building 210 will be closed both days. The shoppette is open 11 a.m.—4 p.m. Nov. 22 and 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Nov. 23. For more information, go to aafes.com.
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THIS WEEK Chapel team provides Angel Trees The 50th Space Wing Chaplain’s Office is running this year’s Angel Tree event. Airmen are encouraged to pick one angel, candy cane or bell hanging on a tree and give back to the local community. Trees will be in the Building 210 atrium, Satellite Dish Dining Facility and Tierra Vista Community Center Nov. 16 – Dec. 8. The chapel team suggests gifts are at least $30, in total, per child. Gifts can be dropped at the 50th SW Chaplain’s Office in Building 300 room 149, or the satellite chapel office in Building 210, room 270, 8 a.m.—3 p.m. Dec. 10— 14. For further information, contact the 50th SW Chaplain’s Office at 719-567-3705 or 719-567-5473.
Shred truck to arrive The shred truck is set to be outside the North Entry Control Portal 9—11 a.m., and outside of Building 210 11 a.m.—1 p.m. today. More Briefs page 16
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U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers
Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing Commander, center, and other senior wing leaders listen as innovators present their ideas at the inaugural Innovative Warfighters Advancing Readiness panel in Building 210 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 13, 2018. The panel heard six Airmen on topics that ranged from solar panel covered parking to bolstering suicide prevention efforts on base.
By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The 50th Space Wing hosted the inaugural Innovative Warfighters Advancing Readiness panel in Building 210 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 13. A four-person panel chaired by Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, fielded innovative ideas from six Airmen on topics that ranged from solar panel covered parking to bolstering suicide prevention efforts on base. The wing initiated the panel, based on Air Force Space Command’s “Shark Tank” program and the Air Force’s “Spark Tank” competition, to get after Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein’s initiative to encourage innovation throughout the force. Innovators each had five minutes to present their problem statement and solutions to the panel, panel members then asked questions to further understand the proposals. Having previously reviewed proposal
packages from the presenters, Grant said she thought all were interesting and had merit. “This was excellent,” she said. “I want to compliment everyone for having given their problems such careful consideration. Now, it’s a matter of finding which ones we can practically apply and viably support.” Shana Allen, 50th Force Support Squadron management analyst, facilitated the panel and said she was impressed with the presentations. “I think it went really well,” she said. “Everyone was well-prepared and I could tell the messages were well-received. Harnessing young Airmen’s creative and innovative ideas has always been critical to making improvements, not just here at Schriever, but Air Force-wide. We’ve got brilliant minds all over this base and we have to provide an opportunity for them to share their ideas.” Derek Hamby, 50th Space Wing Manpower and Organization chief, presented his idea to bolster suicide prevention efforts at Schriever AFB.
“I’ll tell you one thing, those five minutes go way faster live than when you practice,” Hamby said with a laugh. “The panel members were very responsive. It’s awesome to have such direct access to the commander. This kind of opportunity really hasn’t existed before.” As with all the other presenters, the panel members had several compliments and questions for Hamby to better understand the issue. “You could tell they were listening and genuinely considering what I had to say,” Hamby added. “Ultimately, I think that’s what will make this program so successful, the senior leader buy-in.” After listening to the presenters, Grant had some closing comments. “Everyone did quite well,” she said. “If your idea doesn’t get initially approved, don’t be discouraged. It may just mean we need some See iWar page 17
All-call details upcoming changes By Senior Airman William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, hosted an all-call addressing future changes in the U.S. military toward space and cyberspace in the Building 300 auditorium at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 13. “The big question is ‘where are we going?”’ Grant asked. “There’s a focus on developing joint warfighters and the space operations force – you will see a new emphasis on what it means to be a multi-domain space warfighter, and how all of our roles fit into that.” Grant addressed the 50th Space Wing’s Mission, Vision and Priorities, and the ever increasing attention on the space and cyberspace warfighting realms. “You may be wondering what these changes mean for you – fundamentally, we continue to do our jobs and accomplish our mission the way we’ve been called to do,” she said. “Our See All-call page 17
U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Calvert
Col. Jennifer Grant, 50th Space Wing commander, engages with audience members during an all-call inside the Building 300 auditorium at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 13, 2018. Grant highlighted the upcoming changes for the space and cyberspace warfighting realms, as well as the vital role every Schriever Airman plays executing the wing’s mission.