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MAY 21, 2020
VOLUME 14, #20
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50th CONS unmasks swifter process to obtain PPE
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A LEADER’S PERSPECTIVE The lessons I live by Capt. Ronald Nguyen, 50th Space Wing safety office
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Virtual FTAC created
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Week in photos
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‘Best in Air Force’
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BULLSEYE 50th Space Wing leadership
HITS THE RANGE SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 4
Col. Jack Fischer, 50th Space Wing vice commander, sights a handgun at the indoor shoothouse May 8, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Fischer was one of three wing leaders to attend the Security Forces-hosted training. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely
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The lessons I live by
By Capt. Ronald Nguyen 50th Space Wing safety office
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CHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — When I was first asked to write this article, I was filled with excitement that quickly turned to dread. What can I say that has not already been said? There is no way that in my short time in the Air Force, I have learned the secrets to success. That is when I realized that my experiences, while unique to me, are similar to the experiences to those around me, and the lessons I live by should not be concealed but rather shared so others can take bits and pieces and apply it where they need. With that in mind, I have decided to share the three lessons I live by with the hopes of inspiring someone to step out of their comfort zone and try something new.
Lesson 1: Build Meaningful Connections This first lesson is something so simple, yet people choose to shy away from it. I am talking about building meaningful connections with the people around you. As always, taking a step out of your comfort zone and putting yourself out there (with a strong possibility for failure) is easier said than done, and that’s true. I can preach about how easy this would be and none of you would believe me. But being vulnerable in
a new situation or volunteering to take on a task that would otherwise be passed over is how I’ve come to build meaningful connections. Leaning into a new opportunity when you know it would be easier to just run away is where grit and character come from. These two skills are not only valued in a professional environment but could do wonders for your personal life as well. Many people think to themselves, “There is no way I could
“Mentors can come when you least expect them, take every opportunity you can to draw from their experiences.”
put myself out there…that’s not who I am…I’m too shy,” and to those people I say, “I get it!” Before I started in the Air Force, I was a reluctant college student who truly had no interest in any sort of networking opportunities. However, once I joined and was sent to Minot, North Dakota, I realized that the work I put continued page 4 | LEADERSHIP
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50th Space Wing leadership hits the range
Lt. Col. Bryan Best, 50th Mission Support Group deputy commander, left, watches as Staff Sgt. Caleb Bunton, 50th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, explains the mechanics of a rifle at the indoor shoothouse May 8, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Schriever leadership shot at the indoor shoothouse for about an hour before recognizing the instructors for their expertise and professionalism.
U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely
Col. Jack Fischer, 50th Space Wing vice commander, discharges an M4 carbine at the indoor shoothouse May 8, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Fischer shot a coin hung on a target that was presented to him by the 50th Security Forces Squadron.
Col. Brian Kehl, 50th Mission Support Group commander, sights a rifle at the indoor shoothouse May 8, 2020, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The shoothouse serves as the 50th Security Forces Squadron’s firearms qualification and training area.
LEADERSHIP From page 3
into my relationships and the rewards of true friendship and meaningful connections were worth more than the fear I felt. So, to those who are reluctant to take a step toward a new connection, whether it be a friendship or a conversation with your commander, I say, just try it and see where it takes you.
Lesson 2: Find a Mentor
Mentorship: a word that gets mixed reviews depending on who you ask. Some people cringe at the idea of a formal, sitdown conversation once a month that results in long, awkward pauses, avoiding eye contact and uncomfort-
able goodbyes. And some people have had an amazing mentor/mentee relationship that has lasted years and gone beyond business. While I can attest to both experiences, I truly believe that the mentors I’ve had in my life have shaped me into the officer I am today. Mentors can come in many different shapes and sizes, whether it be the hardened retired chief master sergeant or the laid-back company grade officer, there’s always something to learn. If you take away nothing else, remember this: mentors can come when you least expect them, take every opportunity you can to draw
from their experiences. You may find them to be the most profound person you’ve ever met, or a huge mistake. Don’t let the mistakes deter you, because even from the mistakes you can learn something new, which brings me to my final lesson.
Lesson 3: Embrace Failure Let’s face it, everyone fails. From the very top of the totem to the newest Airman, failure happens at all levels. I’ve realized that the trick to failure is not to let it define me but rather be a lesson learned. The failures I have had in my
life have been plentiful, but from them, I’ve discovered two things. First, lean on your support systems to help you move past your failure. When I think back to my biggest failures, it is not what I did wrong that stands out, but rather the people who were there to help guide me through the tough situation and show me that the failures I have now will equal successes in the future. Second, fail forward. Many believe that failing means progress has stopped, but that is only if you allow the failure to hold you back from trying again. Failing is not something we should be ashamed of but rather an opportunity to learn from our mistakes and grow to become a better version of ourselves. Failure is scary but necessary. Embrace failure.
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Schriever FSS innovates, creates virtual FTAC By Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — With certain base functions closed due to the pandemic, the 50th Force Support Squadron’s Force Development Flight’s FTAC developed a virtual FTAC course that is being benchmarked across the Air Force.
“Our class helps them transition from a training mindset to a
member ready to support the mission. ” The First Term Airman’s Course is a five-day class every new junior enlisted Airmen must attend upon arriving at their first duty station. “The program gives Airmen information pertinent to our base, community and ways to set themselves up for success,” said Staff Sgt. David Gudgeon, 50th FSS FTAC noncommissioned officer in charge. “Airmen have only been in training until this point. Our class helps them transition from a training mindset to a member ready to support the mission. We equip them with all of the knowledge they will
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely
The 50th Force Support Squadron First Term Airman’s Course noncommissioned officer in charge, hangs a sign on the Force Development Center door at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, May 14, 2020. The 50th FSS FTAC team helped create a virtual FTAC course that is being used across the Air Force.
need to be successful, both personally and professionally.” Out of an abundance of caution, the 50th FSS FDF has changed how they conduct the monthly course to protect Airmen.
“Our next FTAC class is scheduled for June 1 — 5,” he said. “We have reduced the number of students per class [down to 10,] applied [physical] distancing practices and plan to sanitize our room classroom daily.”
However, larger bases don’t necessarily have the luxury of postponing their classes due to a greater number of incoming Airmen. The Schriever FTAC team took action alongside career assistance advisors from Aviano Air Base, Beale Air Force Base and Fort Meade Army post to create a virtual FTAC for their Airmen. “We don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to interact with the Air Force’s newest Airmen,” said Master Sgt. Kathryn North, 50th Space Wing career assistance advisor. “They are new to each of their locations and there is still much they need to know. Doing these courses virtually allows us to interact sooner and through a format that might even be more comfortable for the newest generation of Airmen.” Creating the course took about one month and has recently been sent out to every career assistance advisor throughout the United States Air Force. The coursework is made up of videos, slides, documents and interactive pages that help Airmen learn about the Air Force and their base. Additionally, the team is updating it based on initial testing feedback. “We had no idea how long the COVID-19 restrictions would be in place and we didn’t want to wait to find out and potentially miss out on an opportunity to have a positive impact,” North said. “This also gives us a back-up program in case this situation arises in the future.”
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50th CONS unmasks swifter process to obtain PPE By Marcus Hill, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Quick thinking from a 50th Contracting Squadron Airman helped Schriever and Pentagon officials obtain personal protection equipment in swift fashion. On April 1, Staff Sgt. Arron Riffle, 50th CONS contracting officer joined the Rapid Acquisition and Procurement Innovation Directorate, an Air Force-wide task force designed to address the supply issues from the COVID-19 crisis. During their April 6 meeting, RAPiD x identified four vendors who could provide immediate masks. Initially, the task forced planned to write four contracts for companies to sign and process. Riffle knew that process could take several weeks to complete. He also realized each contracts met the requirements to use the government purchase card — less than $20,000 in purchases — and pitched an alternate solution. “The need to get personal protective equipment to people in need was the team’s highest priority at the time,” he said. “They were trying to figure out how to go about moving as fast as possible. I’ve never been deployed but I was trying to think, if this was a contingency overseas, how would we operate? The answer isn’t necessarily letter contracts, it’s the GPC.” Tech. Sgt. Sean Holder, 50th CONS con-
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Staff Sgt. Arron Riffle, 50th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, conducts an inspection at the Express gas station prior to reopening the pumps March 27, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. On April 7, 2020 Riffle joined the Rapid Acquisition and Procurement Innovation Directorate task force where he helped solve issues related to COVID-19.
tracting officer and RAPiD x member, realized Riffle’s suggestion would allow the Airmen to distribute masks and other PPE Airmen and to the Pentagon quicker. “We used [the government purchase card] to buy masks, test them and see
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how they worked,” Holder said. “If they were good, we could secure those for the base and Pentagon. If not, we could give critiques and help [the vendor] improve that product as they ramped up and gave them to more people.”
So far, Holder and Riffle have purchased more than 1,400 masks and 10,000 tension release bands from the identified vendors. “One of our duties is to make sure small businesses are being taken care of from a contracting perspective and an overarching perspective,” Riffle said. “Not only do PPE requirements funnel money into struggling businesses, but it provides PPE to [Airmen and members of the Pentagon] who didn’t have masks or people who needed more than traditional masks.” For leaning forward, Riffle earned compliments via email from Brig. Gen. Alice Trevino, Air Force Installation Contracting Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Carr, Air Force Contracting career field manager and chief of enlisted policy. “[Riffle] is motivated and to see him be able to do something that has far-reaching impact is a testament to what he can bring to the Space Force,” said Senior Master Sgt. Michael Welch, 50th CONS superintendent. “When [the task force] came up, we knew [Riffle] was perfect for it. It shows what he’s capable of and the impact he and contracting can have in the bigger picture. He does great things for this base.” Though Riffle appreciates the recognition, benefiting those who need it helped him through this process. continued page 7 | EQUIPMENT
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Tech. Sgt. Sean Holder, 50th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, removes part of a mask and a tension release band from a bag May 14, 2020 at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. Holder, along with Staff Sgt. Arron Riffle, 50th CONS contracting officer, purchased more than 1,400 masks and 10,000 tension release bands from vendors to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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“Throughout this contingency, there have been long days, nights and weekends and when you keep a pace like that, it drains you,” he said. “The thing that charges your battery and keeps you going is knowing that you’re helping somebody, whether that’s a small business that’s worried about how they’ll keep the lights on or somebody who is forced to be next to someone and is wondering, ‘Will they get sick?” Riffle also acknowledged his work
alone didn’t make this possible — it was a team effort to complete the mission. “In contracting, you never want to make decisions in a silo,” Riffle said. “If you’re making decisions by yourself that leads to trouble. We look at individuals and good ideas but none of this happens without us moving in unison. Everything from the contracting leaders supporting the program and me, the team making sure the projects and vision gets accomplished to the people who set up the emails and solve IT problems. It’s not an individual success, it’s a group success.”
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Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 812th Civil Engineer Squadron, 412th Test Wing, prepare unexploded ordnance and training munitions for demolition at the Precision Impact Range Area at Edwards Air Force Base, California, May 7, 2020. The 412th TW uses the PIRA to conduct weapons and payload drops for flight tests.
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Senior Airman Joey Ulanch, 911th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technician, inspects metal on the inside of a C-17 Globemaster III for any kind of damage during a Home Station Check inspection at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, May 9, 2020. Due to the travel restrictions put in place because of COVID-19, Airmen are performing HSC inspections on the airport’s flightline while the new hangar is under construction.
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Airman 1st Class Corey Chalupa, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 510th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 12, 2020. The 510th FS performed air and space control and force application roles of counterair, strategic attack and counterland including interdiction and close-air support with 21 F-16CMs employing state-of-the-art munitions in support of the joint, NATO and combined operations.
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Schriever RA to get cell phone lockers By Airman Amanda Lovelace 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Airmen who work in the restricted area at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, will have a new place to store their cell phones on their way into work beginning in June. Two automated cell phone lockers, one for each RA portal, are scheduled to be installed June 1 and be available soon after. This new addition is a direct result of Schriever leadership listening to and addressing Airmen’s needs and concerns.
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it’s crucial members don’t take their cellphones inside.” “Normally, we receive requests from squadrons based on their needs, but this was a little different,” said Senior Master Sgt. Michael Welch, 50th Contracting Squadron superintendent. “This came as a direct request from [Col. James Smith, 50th Space Wing commander], after listening to the desires and needs of our Airmen.” Caitlin Hale, 50th CONS contract specialist, began the process of finding a business that could fulfill the base’s needs for cell phone storage in March 2020, as personal cell phones are prohibited in the RA. “[We] conducted market research to get an idea of how many businesses could provide what we needed,” she said. “[Then, we] posted a solicitation on FedBizOps in order to get quotes from small businesses. Once quotes were received, we reviewed them and ordered them from lowest to highest price. The lowest quote was awarded to the business that included the brand name vending technology that was required.” The 50th CONS awarded the contract to AutoCrib of Tustin, California, to install the lockers. The two lockers combined can store
U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman Amanda Lovelace
The 50th Contracting Squadron recently awarded a contract to AutoCrib of Tustin, California, to install automated cell phone lockers inside each restricted area portal at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The lockers will bring additional convenience, protection and support to both Schriever members and the mission here.
over 700 cell phones for members with a RA badge. “I am definitely excited to use the phone lockers,” said Airman 1st Class Dianna Mulder, 50th Operations Support Squadron student. “As someone who carpools regularly to Schriever, having them will be great. This way if my ride to Schriever can’t take me home, I don’t have to retrieve my phone out of their car before leaving work.” The process of checking phones in-andout of the lockers involves five steps: • Log in by scanning the RA badge. • Select to store a personal device in either the upper, middle or lower storage location within the locker. • Select the correct size for the device.
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• The machine then automatically selects a bin that fits the required specifications. Place the cell phone in and close the door. • For retrieval, members will scan their RA badge and the machine will automatically retrieve the correct personal electronic device. “This will be a huge morale booster because it will allow us to have connection to the outside world during breaks in the middle of a workday,” Mulder said. “Many of us in the RA work long hours in a dark, windowless room. Having that part of the day will give us something else to look forward to. Whether it is talking with our families or playing a phone game, it will allow for a mental break.”
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While the lockers can serve as a morale booster for Team Schriever members working in the RA, they’re also an important reminder to make sure phones are left in a secure location before entering the RA. “This will definitely help prevent people from accidentally bringing their phones in the RA,” she said. “Even people with personal vehicles to store their phones in will see the lockers every morning and be reminded to check for their phone one last time before entering the RA.” Due to the mission that takes place inside the RA, it’s crucial members don’t take their cellphones inside. The lockers will bring additional convenience, protection and support to both Schriever members and the mission here.
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The Schriever clinic is scheduled to close the following days: Friday: All day, family day Monday: All day, holiday June 11: All day, training day July 3: All day, holiday July 6: Noon-4:30 p.m. , family day July 9: All day, training day Aug. 13: All day, training day Sept. 4: Noon-4:30 p.m., family day Sept. 7: All day, holiday Sept. 10: All day, training day
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The Health Promotions office is seeing patients by appointment only. Masks must be worn to appointments. For more information, call the Health Promotion Office at 719-567-4292
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50th FSS resumes framing, engraving
The 50th Force Support Squadron is bringing framing and engraving projects back. To submit an order, go to https://50fss.com/ engraving/. Pick-ups by appointment only.
MFLC alters appointments In response to COVID-19, the Military and Family Life Counselor program is temporarily providing telephone or video non-medical counseling via Zoom. To schedule an appointment with the adult MFLC on Schriever call or text 719-225-6003, or email schrieveradultmflc@srimflcteam.com.
Clinic suspends over-the-counter program indefinitely The 21st Medical Squadron pharmacy has suspended the over-the-counter medication program indefinitely to ensure patients are receiving the appropriate level of care and assessment due to ongoing events.
Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Paul Ray, John Kirby and Robert Matthias have been approved for the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. To donate leave, do the following: 1. Complete the OPM 30-A 2. Request to donate annual leave to recipient under the VLTP To transfer leave, go to www.opm.gov/FORMS/ PDF_/opm630a.pdf or www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_ fill/opm630b.pdf. Scan the signed form and email it to jamie.sampayo.1@us.af.mil or fax 719-567-2832.
Logistics Planner Retraining Opportunities The Air Force continues to seek enlisted personnel interested in retraining into the logistics plans specialty career field. If interested, contact Ed Smith at 719-567-3082 or Cynthia Shuff at 719-567-3060.
OFF BASE Center for Relationship Education hosts virtual relationship workshop
The Center for Relationship Education put together a series of free virtual relationship workshops. The workshops will foster effective communication, cultivate clear understanding, and aid in conflict resolution. Each eligible couple will receive up to $150 in gift cards for attending all four sessions and participating in surveys. Registration is open to couples who are dating, engaged or married. To learn more and to register: https://www.myrelationshipcenter.org/marriage-mondays
Airmen receive free oil change, safety inspection
The Phil Long Motor Group is offering free oil changes and vehicle safety inspections to all Schriever Air Force Base personnel. For more information, call 719-387-7037
Participate in Colorado Technical University Patriot Scholarship
Colorado Technical University awards 50 full tuition scholarships to service members, veterans and their family members each year. The application period runs from until June 30. Recipients are announced in November. For more information or to apply, visit https://coloradotech.edu/CTUPatriot or call 719-567-2043.
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