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Schriever earns top AFAF spot By Airman 1st Class William Tracy
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ONE YEAR CELEBRATION HHHHHHHHHH The one year celebration for the Schriever Air Force Base Event Center will be 12 − 4 p.m. Friday in Building 20. There will be live music, drinks and food trucks. Outdoor recreation will be showcase their outdoor equipment rentals and games available.
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THIS WEEK 50th SW hosts wing promotion ceremony
The monthly promotion ceremony will be held 3 p.m. today, at the base fitness center. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Kristina Brandes at 567-4500.
Air Force hosts 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games
The Air Force will host the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games Friday until June 9 at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. Approximately 300 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans will participate in the competition. To register or for more information, visit https://dodwarriorgames.com/.
High Frontier Defenders host National Police Week Fallen Officer Motorcycle Ride
The High Frontier Defenders of Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station will host a National Police Week Fallen Officer Motorcycle Ride 8 a.m. Friday at the Cheyenne Mountain AFS visitor control center parking lot. Motorcyclists will pass through Schriever Air Force Base from 10-10 a.m. Registration is $15 single, $10 passenger. For more information and to register, contact Scott Deeds at 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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Vol. 12 No. 22
50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.— Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, raised the most funds among U.S. Air Force Space Command installations, and placed fourth highest Air Force wide, for 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund donations. Airmen donated a total of $34,024 – which exceeded the set goal of $28,441, in one of the most successful years to date. Totals are expected to increase as donations are still being calculated from the six weeklong campaign, which concluded May 4. "We far exceeded our goal and performed exceptionally overall," said 2nd Lt. Cody Rodela, officer in charge of logistics for the 50th Security Forces Squadron and AFAF deputy campaign officer. "The results say it all - for as small as a base as we are, everyone did their part and pitched in.” The AFAF is a conglomerate of various charitable affiliates who support Airmen U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Mackenzie Richardson during their service and long after reSchriever Air Force Base, Colo. raised the most funds within the U.S. Air Force Space Command, and raised the tirement, such as the Air Force Villages fourth highest funds Air Force wide, for the 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign - a total of $34,024 donated. Charitable Foundation whose donations This far exceeded the wing’s preset goal of $28,441. The Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Enlisted Villages, Air Force go toward maintaining retirement funds Villages Charitable Foundation and the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation use these donations to assist Airmen throughout the Air Force. See Top AFAF Spot page 9
Snakes on a base: Be cautious, aware By Halle Thornton 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Most people dislike snakes on a base, especially those invading one’s home or routine. However, Senior Airman Brandon Pingle, structures troop with the 50th Civil Engineering Squadron, finds their presence on base interesting. Pingle said the most common types of snakes at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, are Bull, Garter, Hognosed and Prairie rattlesnakes. “Only the rattlesnake poses a threat to a human,” he said. “Even if bitten, with proper medication, the dangerous can be minimal.” Come early spring, snakes emerge from hibernation and are prominent through the summer, going back into hibernation in the fall. Pingle explained any snake one encounters doesn’t want to encounter you. “For snakes, humans are a threat and want nothing to do with you,” he said. “The best thing you can do is leave them alone.” Pingle said there are stigmas about snakes being aggressive and chasing people, but the most a snake will do on base is strike a defensive posture. While most people would be afraid of removing, or even coming near a snake, Pingle will happily respond to any call regarding a snake sighting. “I have already gotten quite a few calls to remove them, and I’m usually happy to do so,” he added. Before responding to a call, Pingle prepares himself and gathers the proper equipment to safely remove the snake, venomous or not. “I always come to the site prepared to store any potentially venomous snakes,” he said. “I usually have a snake capture bag, but any box with a lid will do.” Additionally, Pingle brings tools, such as hooks or tongs, to safely handle the snake, then identifies whether the snake is venomous, and from there, tries to educate the caller. See Snakes on a base page 15
U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Bart Hughes
This bullsnake was encountered on the running trail north of the Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. fitness center, July 15, 2014. Airmen are advised to report snake sightings to the 50th Civil Engineering Squadron.