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Thursday, July 27, 2017
Did you know? DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE: Guest Speaker Oscar Sladek
Did you know Schriever will host a special guest speaker for the Days of Remembrance: Holocaust Survivor Oscar Sladek, Aug. 10 from 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in the fitness center?
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THIS WEEK A&FRC to host back to school event District 22, Ellicott Schools (Preschool, Elementary, Middle and High School) will be participating in a back to school registration 8 a.m. 12 p.m. Thursday at Building 20. The Schriever Medical Clinic has set aside appointments for school physicals today. Please contact the clinic’s appointment line at 524- 2273 to make an appointment for back to school physicals. For more information, contact Ruth Moore at 567-3920.
IG releases July newsletter The 50th Space Wing Inspector General released their most recent newsletter. The topics include the reduction of additional duties, MICT/ IGEMS/FAM/exercise updates and Innovators of the Month. To view the newsletter, follow the link below.
EPMA self-study groups available Group self-study for senior NCO Distance Learning Course 15 is now offered in Building 210, Room 310 Wednesdays and Fridays. Sign up through Share Point. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Janelle Amador at 567-5927.
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FSS Summer Slam unites Team Schriever By Halle Thornton 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
Ninety degree weather did not stop Team Schriever and their families from attending the annual Summer Slam base picnic at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, July 21. The 50th Force Support Squadron hosted the event with the support of 145 volunteers, and according to Jennifer Stark, 50 FSS marketing director, there were an estimated 3,000 people who attended up until the event’s conclusion later in the afternoon. Attendees participated in games, activities and raffles; with events like the Schriever Fire Department’s competition, the “fire muster,” entertaining attendees while encouraging team building. The muster had participants competing in a variety of different fire department-related-relays, including hauling hoses, filling buckets and dragging mannequins. A group of four 50 FSS members further represented the squadron by winning the competition with the fastest completion time. Other forms of entertainment included the U.S. Air Force Academy band, Wild Blue Country, who performed on stage while Airmen and their families enjoyed lunch while in the shade of a tent. Popular attractions for the children in attendance were the camel, elephant and pony rides, as well as the bounce-houses available within the fitness center. Stark was satisfied with the number of attendees for the event, emphasizing how amazing it was, and how everyone seemed to be having a good time. “All I know is we are so grateful because Col. Grant made this an alternate duty location,” Stark said. “This has obviously allowed our service members and our DoD (Department of Defense) employees to be See Summer Slam page 10
U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Scarlett Rodriguez
Volunteers grill hotdogs for Team Schriever and their families at the annual Summer Slam base picnic at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, July 21, 2017. Attendees enjoyed food while they listened to the U.S. Air Force Academy band, Wild Blue Country.
U.S Air Force photo/ Halle Thornton
Team Schriever members had the opportunity to ride camels, elephants and ponies at the Summer Slam base picnic at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, July 21, 2017. Other activities at the picnic included face painting, inflatable obstacle courses and much more.
Tri-Wing Triathlon contestants put pedal to the metal
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U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Wes Wright
Riders take off for the mountain bike portion of the Tri-Wing Triathlon at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, July 21, 2017. Most contestants completed an arduous 23.2 mile course around the perimeter of the base, while others opted for a 12.2 mile course. The triathlon began with a run at the United States Air Force Academy June 3, 2017, a swim at Peterson AFB June 24, 2017, and concluded with the bike race at Schriever AFB.
By Staff Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
The United States Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, and Schriever Air Force Base hosted a Tri-Wing Triathlon beginning the month of June and concluded July 21.
Contestants, made up of personnel from Front Range installations, began the competition at USAFA June 3, with their choice of a 10 or five kilometer, or one-mile run. Swimmers had the option of completing a 25, 15, or 10-minute swim at Peterson AFB June 24. The competition wrapped up at Schriever
AFB, with most contestants completing an arduous 23.2-mile bike ride. “The three wings were trying to generate interest in physical activity,” said Mark Schuette, 50th Force Support Squadron asSee Trithlon page 7