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THIS WEEK Claims against the estate It is with deepest regret, we announce the death of Lt. Col. Robert Carreon. If anyone has claims against the estate of Carreon, contact Lt. Col. Jose Gonzalez at 719-721-8321.
Schriever AFB fire department shares grilling safety tips Three out of five households own a gas grill, which translates to a lot of tasty meals, but it also means there’s an increased risk of home fires. • Check gas tank hoses for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to hose using a brush or spray bottle. A propane leak will release bubbles. • If your grill has a gas leak, turn off both gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. • If you smell gas while cooking, immediately move away from grill and call 9-1-1. • If the flame goes out, turn grill and gas off and wait at least five minutes before re-lighting it. For more information, contact the Schriever AFB fire department at 567-3370.
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Vol. 12 No. 26
Schriever, Falcon FDs team up, tackle simulated fires Halle Thornton By 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Eight Schriever firefighters teamed up with four Falcon fire department firefighters for a fire training exercise strengthening our community ties and future response efforts, June 26. Exercises like a fire and missing person during an exercise in Building 780, is one way 50th Civil Engineering Squadron members execute the 50th Space Wing priority, “Take care of our Airmen and families always.” “We’ve had mutual aid agreements for many years, and we’ve done some building familiarization, but haven’t trained together very often,” Jeff Petersma, deputy chief with the Falcon FD, said. “This was just a great opportunity and I hope we get to come out here more in the future.” Mark Captain, fire chief for the Schriever fire department, explained although the Falcon FD firefighters have been to Schriever AFB to complete their firefighter certification, they wanted to practice a more real-world type event, where both teams could familiarize themselves with each other. “The simulation extended beyond our capabilities, so we called in mutual aid assistance from Falcon,” Captain said. “It’s always better to practice before a real-world scenario, knowing each other’s capabilities and getting the face-to face time.” Petersma agreed. See Simulated fires page 7
U.S. Air Force photo by Kathryn Calvert
Stephen Hardman, firefighter with the Schriever fire department, prepares to extinguish a simulated fire in Building 780 during a fire training exercise with the Falcon fire department at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 26, 2018. The training simulated a real-world building fire and allowed the fire departments to hone their skills as a team.
50th LRF equips the mission Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez By 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
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Staff Sgt. Vaughn Rivard, a military working dog handler with the 21st Security Forces Squadron, and Gina, a military working dog, screens packages at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 25, 2018. The cargo screening and transportation section protects the assets in the restricted area by screening all incoming freight and small parcels before it is transported throughout the base.
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower once stated, “You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.” Logistics is the proper coordination of operations involving people, supplies and facilities. The 50th Logistics Readiness Flight and logistics support they provide ensures the 50th Space Wing operations and missions at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, run smoothly. “Since 2004, the Secure Area Logistics Facility has been providing capabilities to assure protection to mission critical space system assets and ensure safety of personnel on the base,” said Terrence Galloway, logistics manager with the 50th LRF. The flight is comprised of several sections to include the deployment readiness cell, mobility readiness, cargo screening, support agreements and hazardous material management. The 50th LRF mobility readiness section provides equipment support to Airmen preparing for deployment, including deployment bags, gas masks and tactical vests. While the mobility and readiness section equips Airmen, the flight's installation deployment readiness cell ensures they are ready for deployment. “When we receive deployment taskings, we work with unit deployment managers to prepare Airmen for their deployments,” said David Collins, director of the 50th LRF. The cargo screening section protects the assets in the restricted area by screening more than 200 all incoming freight and small parcels before it is transported throughout the base. “Having this capability ensures proper anti-terrorism procedures are in place to protect both assets and personnel,” Collins said. “We are the last stop before packages enter the RA, so we take this very seriously.” The support agreements section is administrative in nature and another crucial section within the flight. This section is responsible for establishing agreements focusing on base operating support See LRF equips the mission page 8