Schriever Sentinel May 10, 2018

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Colorado S prings M ilitary Newspaper Group

Thursday, May 10, 2018

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Vol. 12 No. 19

Special Tactics Airman visits Schriever

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THIS WEEK Motorcycle Mentorship Program hosts mentorship ride

The Motorcycle Mentorship Program is hosting the first 2018 mentorship ride Friday at 8 a.m. The group will ride together to Canon City, Colorado, during the six-hour safety event, if weather permits. The training will count for the pre-season annual briefing and five year refresher training for those who have not completed the intermediate training course. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ash at 567-2811.

Schriever hosts Spring Closet Clean-Out Clothing Drive for Ellicott

The Schriever Air Force Base Spring Closet Clean-Out Clothing Drive for Ellicott is taking place now through Monday. Donation boxes will be located at the Tierra Vista Communities Housing office and in the North Portal outside the Restricted Area. This is a non-profit clothing drive whose sole purpose is to solicit clothing donations (clean and serviceable) from infant through adult. Donations will benefit the Ellicott community by providing extra support for the upcoming school year. For more information, contact Lenora Tiek at 813-777-4274. 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 Airman 1st Class Keifer Bowes

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Surgical Team members from the 720th Operations Support Squadron secure patients on an MC-130J Commando II during Emerald Warrior 17 at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 2, 2017. Those interested in the Special Tactics career field like these shown here or supervisors with interested Airmen, contact Master Sgt. Janelle Amador at 567-5927 or Tech. Sgt. William Johnson at 850-884-8028.

By Staff Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster 50th Space Wing Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — A combat controller with the 24th Special Operations Wing visited Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado to educate enlisted and officer Airmen interested in cross-training into special tactics in the First Term Airmen Classroom, May 1. Tech. Sgt. William Johnson, combat controller in charge of cross-training noncommissioned officers with the 24th Special Operations Wing Special Tactics Training

Squadron, Flight 4, presented facts on joining the elite ranks of the 24th SOW and the opportunities available to attendees. The 24th SOW is looking for motivated Airmen who are prepared to dedicate themselves to the special tactics mission of integrating air and ground forces for mission success. The Air Force Specialties featured in the briefing were Combat Control, Tactical Air Control Party, Special Operations Weather Team, Pararescue, Special Tactics Officer and Special Operations Surgical Team. Schriever AFB’s Career Assistance Advisor, Master Sgt. Janelle Amador with the 50th

Force Support Squadron, says the briefings are important to Schriever because of the amount of talent on base. “We have such a vast amount of expertise here, any special tactics team could definitely use our skills,” she said. "Course, Air Force wide you have so many.” In the 1970s, Air Force special tactics started with a small number of highly skilled men were brought together to provide the U.S. military a vital air and ground integration capability. At the time the team was colloquiSee Special Tactics page 12

Warm weather

emphasizes traffic safety By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — With the weather warming up, Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, safety personnel advise all Airmen to practice traffic safety. “When it comes to traffic safety in spring and summer, people can be lulled by a false sense of security coming out of the winter months,” said Master Sgt. Michael Hawkins, occupational safety manager with the 50th Space Wing Safety office. “In reality, you must always have caution. Don’t let your guard down as the months get warmer.” Hawkins said Schriever AFB’s main artery connecting it to the outside community and Colorado Springs, Highway 94, is an example of why it’s important to be an alert and defensive driver. See Traffic safety page 7

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Tracy

Highway 94, a main route to Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, has seen serious traffic accidents recently. Pictured is the section of Highway 94 known as “garbage hill,” its name based on the waste disposal industries that surround it, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, May 5, 2018. Schriever AFB safety personnel labeled the hill as a trouble spot for improper passing and speeding, and an example of why defensive driving is important.


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