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Vol. 12 No. 40
Civic leaders tour Schriever
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESSS MONTH HHHHHHHHHH October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Interested in telling your story? Contact the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Office at 567-5040, or 50swpa.workflow@ us.af.mil if interested.
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THIS WEEK ALS Graduation Class 18-7 The Peterson Airman Leadership School Class 18-7 invites you to attend its graduation ceremony at The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Social hour begins at 5:45 p.m. with the formal ceremony commencing at 6:30 p.m. RSVP no later than 4 p.m. today. Contact the ALS Staff at 556-4940 for more information.
Fire Prevention Week Fire prevention week is Oct. 7 — 13. Protect your family from fire with these tips: 1. Make a home escape plan: Draw a map of your home with all the doors and windows. 2. Know at least two ways out of every room. Make sure all the doors and windows open easily. 3. Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from the home where everyone should meet. 4. Practice your fire drill during the day and at night twice each year. Practice taking different ways out. 5. Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t reach them. For more information, contact fire prevention at 567-3370.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright
Air Force civic leaders learn about GPS operations at the 2nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 2, 2018. The tour was part of the Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program, which helps key community leaders understand and advocate the Air Force’s diverse missions.
By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Twenty-four civic leaders experienced the mission, Airmen and culture of the 50th Space Wing during a tour at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Oct. 2. The tour was part of the Air Force Civic Leader Tour Program, which is an Air Stafflevel program whose membership is comprised of community leaders from across the country.
“Our civic leaders are advocates for airpower and the Air Force,” said Tynisha JonesVincent, opinion leader branch chief with the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs office. “In order for them to advocate on behalf of the Air Force, we have to ensure they’re informed about our missions.” The tour began with a space mission briefing hosted by Brig. Gen. DeAnna Burt, director of operations and communications with Headquarters, Air Force Space Command. A lunch with Airmen and briefings at the
2nd and 4th Space Operations Squadrons followed. GPS was a highlight of the day for many. “Most Americans can identify with GPS because they use it all the time,” JonesVincent said. “GPS is a great point in communicating the importance of space. We want them to understand why GPS is important to the military, but to them personally as well.” Todd Fleming, chief of community outSee Leaders page 8
Schriever teachers share love of learning, teaching
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U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Tracy
Danielle Davis, program assistant with the Child Development Center, holding Ethan Clark, 9 months, feeds an infant during lunch time at the CDC at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 27, 2018. Dozens of CDC teachers help children in various age groups grow and learn as well as provide comfort for them in times of need.
By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs
SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Friday is the 70th anniversary of World Teacher’s Day, a day designated by the United Nations to recognize education is a key fundamental right and entitlement for all children. The Universal Declaration of Human
Rights established the day in 1948, and this year’s theme is “The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher.” “The task of a modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts,” said C.S. Lewis, author. Schriever’s own teachers, specially trained and qualified, shared their perspective on what it means to teach. “When I became a mom, I discov-
ered I loved working with children,” said Madeline Martinez, program lead at the Child Development Center. “It’s great to be a role model for the children, and it’s very rewarding.” Martinez said her passion for teaching others began when she was a child, roleplaying as a teacher with her friends. Her love See Teachers page 18