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Thursday, May 5, 2011 www.csmng.com Vol. 5 No. 18 Did you know? Schriever hosts ‘Space Day’

Did you know summer camp reg- istration is now open? Schriever’s school-age summer camp will be begin May 30 through August 12. Activities include field trips, ac- tivity clubs, community service projects, and USDA-approved breakfast, lunch and snacks. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with children remaining in care no longer than 10 hours per day. Eligibility is open to all active duty military, DoD civilians to include NAF, reservists on active duty orders, and contractor. Currently the program is half full, to register call the child development center at 567-4742.

Base Briefs Travel on a budget This fun class is filled with tips and website resources to help you make the most of any vacation, from flight deals to hotel accommodations. Attendees will be able to enjoy their vacations a little more knowing they saved a bun- U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers dle. The class is today at 3 p.m. at the Ellicott Middle School eighth grade students get a close up view of the dish May 3, inside the Pike Tracking Station. The “Space Day” visit included tours of the Airman & Family Readiness Center, space operations squadrons, the Pike Tracking Station and allowed students to go geocaching. Bldg. T-65. Call the A&FRC at 567- 3920 to sign up. More photos from Space Day on page 11 Attend the next Career Tracks class The next Career Tracks class, our One (widely accepted) history of the challenge coin quarterly career development class for spouses, will be held today from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A comprehensive Commentary by two-day career planning workshop will Randy Saunders 50th Space Wing Historian help you with your employment search. Discover, clarify, and strengthen skills, Throughout my many years as an values, and interests through practi- Air Force historian, I’ve heard a num- cal assessment exercises. Connect with ber of stories about how the challenge other military spouses in the commu- coin came to be. The Roman Empire nity through interactive experiences. presented coins to honor exceptional Have fun networking and meet with a service similar to today’s military and panel of employers from the Colorado civilian medals. Stories of American Springs community. This class will servicemen carrying special coins be held at the United States Air Force to remember home while serving Academy, Airman & Family Readiness far away date back to the Civil War. Center and is sponsored by the Airman Other stories trace the tradition to and family Readiness Center spouse U.S. military personnel serving in employment programs of Schriever and Germany following World War II. Peterson AFB’s, as well as the USAF However, there is one story on the Academy. For more information, please beginnings of the challenge coin contact Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. that is arguably the most popular and well-known. Ready to leave the dorm? As the United States built up its This class is geared toward all Airmen armed forces, especially its air units, anticipating a move out of the dorms during World War I, young men within three months. Participants learn from across America volunteered to serve. Some of these volunteers Briefs continued on page 12 were wealthy. Some quit attending prestigious colleges such as Harvard and Yale to serve in the Air Service. Inside Among these wealthy young men, Resiliency...... 3 one new lieutenant ordered medal- Schriever May promotees...... 4 U.S. Air Force photo/ 2nd Lt. Marie Denson lions struck in bronze and presented Boston Marathon runner...... 8 An Air Force service member presents a 50th Space Wing coin. Challenge coins have been an American military tradition See Challenge page 8 for nearly a century. They represent exemplary service, shared sacrifice and unit espirit. 2 May 5, 2011 Schriever Sentinel U.S. Kills bin Laden in Intelligence-driven Operation By John D. Banusiewicz “Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader,” he said. “He was a American Forces Press Service mass murderer of Muslims. Indeed, al-Qaida has slaughtered WASHINGTON (AFNS) — An intelligence-driven U.S. scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in Laden yesterday, President Barack Obama announced in peace and human dignity.” a nationally televised address from the White House late Counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan helped in last night. finding bin Laden and the compound where he was hiding, “Today, at my direction, the United States launched a the president said. targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, “Indeed, bin Laden had declared war against Pakistan Pakistan,” President Obama said. “A small team of as well, and ordered attacks against the Pakistani people. Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary Tonight, I called [Pakistani] President [Asif Ali] Zardari, courage and capability. and my team has also spoken with their Pakistani coun- “No Americans were harmed,” he continued. “They took terparts. They agree that this is a good and historic day for care to avoid civilian casualties. After a firefight, they killed both of our nations, and going forward, it is essential that Osama bin Laden and took custody of his body.” Pakistan continue to join us in the fight against al-Qaida President Obama noted that bin Laden had been al-Qai- An intelligence-driven U.S. operation in Pakistan killed al-Qaida leader and its affiliates.” da’s leader and symbol for more than 20 years and continued Osama bin Laden yesterday, President Barack Obama announced in a The president praised those who worked to find bin Laden to plot attacks against the United States and its allies. nationally televised address from the White House late May 1, 2011. and those who carried out the operation that killed him. “The death of bin Laden marks the most significant “Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al-Qaida, our intelligence community, I was briefed on a possible counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly yet his death does not mark the end of our effort,” Obama lead to bin Laden. It was far from certain, and it took to achieve this outcome,” he said. “The American people said. “There is no doubt that al-Qaida will continue to many months to run this thread to ground,” he said. The do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, pursue attacks against us. We must, and we will, remain president said he met repeatedly with his national security they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of vigilant at home and abroad.” team as information developed indicating bin Laden was their pursuit of justice. The president revealed that shortly after taking office in at a compound in Pakistan, and that last week he deter- “We give thanks for the men who carried out this opera- January 2009, he ordered CIA Director Leon E. Panetta to mined enough information was available and authorized tion,” he continued, “for they exemplify the professionalism, make bin Laden’s death or capture the top priority of the the operation. patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our U.S. war against the al-Qaida terrorist organization. The president emphasized that the war against al-Qaida country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the “Then, last August, after years of painstaking work by is not a war against Islam. heaviest share of the burden since that September day.”

The Schriever Straight Talk Line, 567-8255, is used 50th Space Wing Public Affairs will activate and to disseminate information about a disturbance, crisis maintain the Straight Talk Line, updating information or incident, exercise or real-world, on or off-base, as received by the Crisis Action Team or On-Scene which might affect day-to-day activities of base person- Public Affairs representative. The Schriever nel. The line will provide base personnel with accurate For more information regarding the Straight Talk information about the status of any disturbance or cri- Line, please contact 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Straight Talk Line sis situation and the actions taken or being taken. at 567-5040.

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PUBLISHER Kathleen Gobos Air Force Family — Always there for You [email protected] Commentary by more than I have ever seen, and that group Editorial Lt. Col. Douglas Schiess didn’t always get the training most of us do. Reporter 4th Space Operations Squadron commander That group is the AF family. Scott Prater I have recently noticed the word “resiliency” The AF family, comprised of Airmen, spous- [email protected] being used more and more to describe the es, children and their family members, has the armed services and military members. While incredible ability to recover from or adjust to ADVERTISING I knew the definition of the word, I wondered misfortune and change. I have seen the AF Advertising Director why it was being used now to describe our family step up and take care of each other time Sue Hamilton culture. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary says and time again. It does not seem to matter [email protected] that resilience is the ability to recover from what the situation is or the inconvenience it Tammy Fogall or adjust easily to misfortune or change. As I causes, the AF family is always there for each [email protected] was thinking about the military’s ability as an other. Whether it comes from spouses cook- Stacy Brack organization to recover from or adjust easily I ing extra cookies during the holidays for our [email protected] started to agree that resiliency is a good word single Airmen in the dorms or comforting an to use to describe what is necessary to thrive Airman at a memorial service when one of his Classifieds in our military culture. However, I quickly family members has passed, the AF family is Hyrum Choate realized military members are trained to re- always there. This made me question how this [email protected] cover and adapt. From our first days in our relationship develops and is sustained without Barbara Beverly initial exposure to the military, whether that is the benefit of training and in the midst of [email protected] Basic Military Training for enlisted or officer incredibly difficult situations. I believe there training, we learn to adapt to our situations are several reasons, but the three main points ART DEPARTMENT and find a way to lead ourselves and other are that the AF family understands our situ- Rowdy Tompkins Airmen through adversity. ations, they are supportive of each other and [email protected] I have seen this in person during the last 22 the mission and they know sometimes they are months as I served as the commander to the the sole support an Airman has to help. men and women of the 4th Space Operations The AF family understands your situation. Squadron. Our squadron has been through the They have been there before and have walked highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but through similar situations themselves. They Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. we did it together as a team. I saw one group Lt. Col. Douglas Schiess Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Schriever See Family page 7 Air Force Base and the 50th Space Wing. This civilian in our squadron that demonstrated resiliency 4th Space Operations Squadron commander enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Schriever Sentinel are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication including inserts and supplements does not consti- Sunglasses or eyeglasses must have conservative ornamentation on frames tute endorsement by the DoD, the Department of the and lenses. Authorize conservative ornamentation on non-prescription sun- Air Force, or the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group of the products or services advertised. Everything glasses or eyeglasses, frames may be black or brown material or gold or silver advertised in this publication shall be made avail- Dress wire. Brand name glasses may be worn with small logo on frames or lenses. able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital Logo must be same color as frames or lenses. Conservative wrap-around status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any sunglasses may be worn. Conservative, clear, slightly tinted or photosensi- other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is obtained from the Schriever AFB pub- tive lenses. Conservative lenses and frames (faddish styles and mirrored lic website and based on news releases, features, editorials Right lenses) are prohibited. and reports prepared by the DoD and Air Force newsgather- ing agencies and the Schriever AFB Public Affairs Office.

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U.S. Air Force photo/ Dave Ahlschwede Col. Michael Mason, 50th Space Wing vice commander, congratulates May promotees after the April 28 promotion ceremony held at the main fitness center. The event was hosted by the five/six club Congratulations to Schriever’s newest promotees!

Lt. Col. Simona Allen, 21st Medical Group Capt. (select) Sarah Mashburn, 4 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) George Anderson, 2nd Space Operations Squadron Staff Sgt. Jason Mauzey, 50 SFS 1st Lt. (select) Jon Anderson, 4 SOPS Senior Airman (select) Timothy McCarthy, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Andrew Arostegui, 11th Space Warning Squadron Tech. Sgt. Jennifer McCord, Det. 1 17th Test Squadron 1st Lt. (select) Shannon Clare, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) David McGee, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Daniel Bar, 4 SOPS Capt. (select) Adam Merello, 50 OSS 1st Lt. (select) Douglas Bates, 50th Contracting Squadron 1st Lt. (select) Debra Miller, 2 SOPS Staff Sgt. Steven Azzell, Missile Defense Integration and Operation Center 1st Lt. (select) Steven Miller, 11 SWS 1st Lt. (select) Brady Behrendt, 11 SWS Capt. (select) Sean Mortenson, 4 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Alexander Blackwell, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Ryan Neeper, 50 SFS 1st Lt. (select) Roger Brooks, 4 SOPS Capt. (Select) Stephanie Olson, U.S. Strategic Command Master Sgt. Winston Burleigh, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron 1st Lt. (select) Brian Peterson, 11 SWS Staff Sgt. Steele Cary, 50th Space Communications Squadron Senior Airman, William Phillips, 50 SFS Capt. (select) Jonathan Ceser, 50th Operations Group Master Sgt. Jason Pierce, MDIOC 1st Lt. (select Liam Conley, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Joshua Polk, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Cody Cox, 4 SOPS Capt. (select) Ian Precourt, 2 SOPS Staff Sgt. Norma Cruz, 50th Force Support Squadron Staff Sgt. Thomas Quick, 50 SCS 1st Lt. (select) Elizabeth De Jesus, 1 SOPS Capt. (select) Clayton Rieber, 2 SOPS Capt. (Select) Cassandra Devolites, 50th Operations Support Squadron Capt. (select) Jose Rosales, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) David Edsen, 2 SOPS Master Sgt. Howard Santos, 21st Medical Group 1st Lt. (select) Joana Everett, 1 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Paul Schmitt, 3 SOPS Tech Sgt. Katherine Fewell, 50 OSS Capt. (select) Matthew Schwandt, 50 OSS Senior Airman (select) Brant Finstad, 50 OSS Staff Sgt. Ian Scott, 50 CES Capt. (select) John Frye, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Nicholas Sietsema, 3 SOPS Staff Sgt. Matthew Garth, 25th Space Range Squadron Staff Sgt. Joyanna Solomon, 21st Medical Group 1st Lt. (select) Patrick Grandsaert, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron 1st Lt. Kristina Stewart, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Kali Green, 4 SOPS Capt. (select) Jeffrey Guido, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sullivan, 50 SW Senior Airman Erick Hernandez, 50th Security Forces Squadron 1st Lt. (select) Christopher Taylor, 1 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Adam Hillier, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Christopher Tovar, 4 SOPS Senior Airman (select) Eugene Hough, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Joshua Vaccaro, 2 SOPS Staff Sgt. Brian Hughlett, 1 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) James Vanderwende, 50 SCS Staff Sgt. Benjamin Indahl, 50 SFS Senior Airman Joshua Vanettinger, 50 SCS 1st Lt. (select) Aaron Kirchoff, 50th Comptroller Squadron Staff Sgt. Rafael Vela, 4 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Barry Knoblock, 4 SOPS Capt. (select) Kyle Volpe, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Russell Krones, 11 SWS Lt. Col. Wendy Walker, U.S. Strategic Command 1st Lt. Austin Landry, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select)Brandan Ward, 3 SOPS Tech. Sgt. Joshua Larson, 50 SFS 1st Lt. (select) William Westcott, 1 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Brandon Levesque, 3 SOPS Senior Airman (select) Terielle Wilhite, 3 SOPS Staff Sgt. Jovahn Lewis, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Joshua Williams, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Josiah Loeser, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Brandon Wilson, 4 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Matthew Maier, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Dustin Withey, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Carlos Mancero, 3 SOPS Maj. Gabriel Young, 50th Space Warning Squadron Schriever Sentinel May 5, 2011 5

Capt. (select) Sarah Mashburn, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Jason Mauzey, 50 SFS Senior Airman (select) Timothy McCarthy, 4 SOPS Tech. Sgt. Jennifer McCord, Det. 1 17th Test Squadron Capt. (select) David McGee, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Adam Merello, 50 OSS 1st Lt. (select) Debra Miller, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Steven Miller, 11 SWS Capt. (select) Sean Mortenson, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Ryan Neeper, 50 SFS Capt. (Select) Stephanie Olson, U.S. Strategic Command 1st Lt. (select) Brian Peterson, 11 SWS Senior Airman, William Phillips, 50 SFS Master Sgt. Jason Pierce, MDIOC 1st Lt. (select) Joshua Polk, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Ian Precourt, 2 SOPS Staff Sgt. Thomas Quick, 50 SCS Capt. (select) Clayton Rieber, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Jose Rosales, 2 SOPS Master Sgt. Howard Santos, 21st Medical Group 1st Lt. (select) Paul Schmitt, 3 SOPS Capt. (select) Matthew Schwandt, 50 OSS Staff Sgt. Ian Scott, 50 CES 1st Lt. (select) Nicholas Sietsema, 3 SOPS Staff Sgt. Joyanna Solomon, 21st Medical Group 1st Lt. Kristina Stewart, 3 SOPS Staff Sgt. Jonathan Sullivan, 50 SW 1st Lt. (select) Christopher Taylor, 1 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Christopher Tovar, 4 SOPS Capt. (select) Joshua Vaccaro, 2 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) James Vanderwende, 50 SCS Senior Airman Joshua Vanettinger, 50 SCS Staff Sgt. Rafael Vela, 4 SOPS Capt. (select) Kyle Volpe, 3 SOPS Lt. Col. Wendy Walker, U.S. Strategic Command 1st Lt. (select)Brandan Ward, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) William Westcott, 1 SOPS Senior Airman (select) Terielle Wilhite, 3 SOPS 1st Lt. (select) Joshua Williams, 2 SOPS Capt. (select) Brandon Wilson, 4 SOPS Staff Sgt. Dustin Withey, 3 SOPS Maj. Gabriel Young, 50th Space Warning Squadron 6 May 5, 2011 Schriever Sentinel Focused training transforms 60s into 90s By Scott Prater Though he’s not the biggest fan of running, ness level, to the point where he failed two Meanwhile, he also made some serious Schriever Sentinel he found a mental technique for making the consecutive fitness assessments. diet changes, cutting sodas while resolving Capt. Matthew Bejcek, 3rd Space activity a more enjoyable experience. “At that point, the commander demands to eat at least three servings of vegetables Experimentation Squadron, says he had “You just don’t get enough of a workout you attend fitness training sessions on base,” each day. skirted the Air Force fitness assessment line with other exercises,” he said. “Accepting that he said. “It’s serious.” Airman Lozada started boot camp the last for years. fact and realizing it’s something you just need Airman Lozada moved from Ellsworth week in January. By March he was running During April of 2010, he wound up on to do made it easier. And really, the first half Air Force Base, S.D. last August and says four miles a day on average. The physical the failing side of the line; the result of ca- mile is the worst part. It’s a threshold you he immediately felt the effects of Colorado changes were more than noticeable. He was reer, family and life stretching his time and have to break through. After that it’s much Spring’s 6,000 feet of elevation. forced to buy new clothes because his old priorities thin. more bearable.” “I wasn’t used to running at altitude,” ones drooped off of him. “Long story short, I didn’t follow a rou- The drive for excellence eventually en- he said. “I had never failed a fitness test He had until mid-May to attempt another tine,” he said. “I figured I would be able to gulfed him, and in December 2010, thanks before.” fitness assessment, but when his coworkers just gut it out, and I ended up being caught to a renewed focus on working out and some He almost passed his first fitness assess- noticed how fit he looked and how well he simple diet changes, Captain Bejcek scored off guard.” ment at Schriever, coming one sit-up shy on was performing on his mock PT tests, he was a 94, four points above excellent. In a six-month span, and training solely his attempt during October 2010. convinced to take his assessment early. He admitted the excellent score was a bit on his own, Captain Bejcek dropped 20 Anyone who fails an AF fitness assess- When he tested late in April, he surprised shocking, but knew he would have to score pounds, shed six inches off his waist and ment has 90 days to retake and pass the test. even himself. Compared to his mock PT test well after maxing out the waist measurement Airman Lozada retested during mid January, taken on the first day of boot camp, Airman shaved more than a minute off his run time. and sit-ups segments, and turning in a 1.5 when he passed the sit-up segment of the test. Lozada had cut 3.5 inches off his waist and Most of the transformation came after only mile-run time of 10 minutes, 57 seconds. three months, when he turned a score of 64 What’s more shocking occurs now as word Trouble is, he failed the waist measurement more than 2.5 minutes off his run time. He into an above-satisfactory 80. spread about his dramatic fitness transfor- segment by .5 inches. also cranked out 44 pushups and maxed out “Failing the test was the driver,” he said. mation. He’s often approached for fitness “At that point, two failures in a row, the the sit-ups segment with 58 for a score of “I did some research, and what I learned advice and he can be found regularly pacing commander requires you to attend ‘boot 90.2. was in order to change your body you need squadron mates during their training and camp’ training [formerly Mission Support “People look at me and see a success story,” to work out 300 or more minutes per week. fitness assessments. Group training],” he said. “So I showed up he said. “Some people want advice about what So, for me that equated to more than an hour there at the gym at 6:15 a.m. and the first thing to eat or what to focus your workout on, but a day. I ran, swam, did calisthenics, used The air is rare we do is a mock PT test. I found out that the really, for me, it was all about passing. The 90 the elliptical machines at the gym and lifted For Senior Airman Justin Lozada, Colorado group does a mock PT test every Monday, so was just a bonus. Now, I’m really just think- weights.” Springs’ altitude wreaked havoc on his fit- I made a goal of improving every week.” ing about how I can top myself.” Stroke happens: One AFSPC officer’s experience By Staff Sgt. Erica Picariello my balance and became dizzy,” she said. “I shook it off as soon took me to the emergency room.” 50th Space Wing Public Affairs being dehydrated because I hadn’t had much to drink and The National Stroke Awareness website states that strokes Imagine coming home from work and being struck by nothing to eat at the time. I used my hand to prop myself up can — and do — occur at any age. Fifty five thousand more an agonizing headache. Disoriented and in pain, you pull against the wall for a second, regained my balance and kept women than men will have a stroke each year and nearly 25 through the initial shock, start walking into the house only moving to the front of the car to return some tools into the percent of strokes occur in people younger than age 65. At to realize your left leg is dragging and you’re drooling out toolbox. As I was placing the tools in the box, I slid down a 44, Major Whaley fit the statistical mold. of the left side of your mouth. large box that we have stored in the garage. I decided to just “Stroke symptoms for men and women are different,” This was one Air Force Space Command officer’s reality sit there, not realizing at the time that my entire left side of Major Whaley said. “However, we as individuals should after suffering an acute stroke in February 2009. my body was paralyzed.” know our bodies and listen to them.” May marked the beginning of National Stroke Awareness Disoriented, Major Whaley continued to lie on the garage Three years later, Major Whaley has fully recovered and month and Maj. Toni Whaley, Air Force Space Command floor, feeding tools into a tool box with her right hand, until considers herself fortunate. She dodged any long-term physi- Public Affairs, knows first-hand the critical role awareness her husband came to check on her. cal effects from that acute stroke and now knows the warn- plays. “My husband came out of the house and saw me on the ing signs. “I suffer from allergies, so I dismissed it as a sinus head- ground and halfway under my car,” she said. “He asked what “After my husband took me to the emergency room, I ache,” Major Whaley said. “My husband came out and was I was doing and I told him I was putting tools away. He then stayed in the hospital for about four days and was on con- talking to me and told me that I didn’t look good and I was asked if I could move and I said I think so, but couldn’t.” valescent leave for about a week and a half. I was out of the drooling. He also said I was slurring my words, which I kind The National Center For Disease Control states that, office for only about two weeks,” Major Whaley said. “I’m of felt that I was overaccentuating to get the words out, but “Strokes act fast, so should you,” crediting 135, 952 American very blessed and fortunate that I have not had any lasting I ignored him and kept doing what I was doing.” deaths to this fast-acting killer. Strokes are also the leading effects. I was told that my memory may not be as sharp as According to the National Stroke Association website, a cause of serious long-term disability in the United States. it once was, so I do crossword puzzles and play Jeopardy to stroke is a “brain attack” cutting off blood flow and oxygen However, new treatments are available that can reduce the keep my mind sharp.” to the brain. Signs of a stroke include sudden numbness or damage caused by a stroke for some victims, but these treat- Though strokes can happen to anyone at any time, re- weakness of the face, arm or leg — especially on one side ments need to be given shortly after the symptoms start. gardless of race, sex or age, Major Whaley now pays more of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or under- Major Whaley’s husband’s quick action may have saved attention to the signs her body is sending. standing; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden her life. “I rationalized every symptom I had: headache, slurred trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination “My husband then asked for my car keys, moved the car speech, vertigo, paralysis,” said Major Whaley. “Now that and a sudden severe headache with no known cause. back and helped me up. He asked me if I could walk, I said I think back on them, it should have been very obvious. Major Whaley was already displaying a few of these symp- yes and with his assistance I made my way to the door,” Anyone who is experiencing symptoms should call 911 toms. Though she vehemently tried to reason them away, the Major Whaley said. “Now that I think back, I was dragging immediately.” rest would soon present a clear warning. my left leg, but walking with the right. He helped me up the For more information on National Stroke Awareness “As I began walking toward the front of the garage, I lost stairs and sat me down in the chair in our living room and Month, go to: www.stroke.org.

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AF families are supportive of each other is proud to help the military member and next door to you on base. We have the op- and the mission. It is the mindset that we his or her family to make sure the mission portunity time and time again to choose Family are all in this together and we have to take continues. to offer a helping hand. We all can relate care of each other and the mission. I have The AF family recognizes that often to the importance of being there for each From page 3 seen it when cars break down and others they are the only support available for each other. That is what builds resiliency within provide rides to doctor appointments or to other. We have amazing resources avail- our AF family. We learn that with the sup- know they have been helped by others work. When an AF member deploys and able to support families — the Airman and port of each other we can make it through before and it is now their turn to be the leaves a spouse home, the AF family steps Family Readiness Center and the Military the tragedies, the moves and the changes ones to help. I have seen this when new in to ensure their needs are taken care of. and Family Life Consultant are two agen- life may bring because we are not alone. family members move in and their neigh- When another AF member is in an auto- cies on base, but when it comes to hands-on The AF family is ready to be there for you, bors come to check on them, bring snacks mobile accident and is in the hospital, the support and help it often falls on the AF but remember, sometimes you need to ask. while they unpack or just to give them a AF family is there to watch their children. family to be the ones to carry out that sup- Often because of our ability to adapt and number they can call if they need anything. I saw this during the holidays when the port. Sometimes tragedies happen when recover we make it look so easy and don’t The AF family knows they can count on AF family brought in tons of food to our a family is brand new to a base. They are like to show that we need help. If you need their neighbors to help them through it. It Airmen performing satellite operations far away from family and have to rely on a helping hand, let someone know — a key doesn’t matter if it’s just picking up a child around the clock. Recently I heard a mother people they don’t have any history with, spouse, a neighbor or first sergeant. Some from school when they are still at work do- of one Airman mention how incredible it and yet that is what we do. of the brightest moments during dark times ing the mission or sitting with them at the was for the AF family to rally around her The people in your AF family are often are seeing the AF family stepping up to hospital when one of their family members son who was going through a tough time. like your natural family — you don’t get help. It is one of our greatest character traits is sick. The AF family is always there for you You do not see that in every organization, to choose them. They may be the people as an organization. Keep it up AF family because they have been there before. but you do in the military. The AF family in your unit or the family that moves in — you are doing an awesome job!

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fiscated all of this personal identification, accent. Thinking him to be a saboteur, they units around the world, and perhaps more Challenge leaving the small pouch. The Germans detained him with the intent of executing so at deployed locations, personnel of the took the pilot to a small French town, him as a saboteur. Lacking identification, U.S. Armed Forces carry, collect and trade From page 1 near the front. During a bombardment the young pilot remembered his medal- unit challenge coins. More than an interest- that night, the pilot managed to escape. lion. One of the French captors recognized ing tradition, built just a little on legend, them to members of his unit. One recipient However, he lacked any identification. the squadron insignia on the medallion, challenge coins signify exemplary service, placed this medallion in a small leather Donning stolen civilian clothes and which bought him enough time for the shared sacrifice, and unit espirit. You’ll pouch he wore tied around his neck. with great difficulty, he crossed the “no French to confirm his identity. Instead of find challenge coins carried by Marines, On a mission soon after receiving the man’s land” and reached the front lines. an execution, he was given a bottle of wine. Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen. medallion, this pilot’s aircraft was badly Eventually, he stumbled into a French out- Upon return to his squadron, it became You’ll find the rules of the challenge damaged by ground fire. The damage post. Unfortunately, saboteurs dressed as tradition to ensure that all members car- coin as the answer to last week’s history forced a landing behind enemy lines and civilians had been harassing the French in ried their medallion or coin at all times. quiz. Remember, a coin challenge can be he was shortly captured by a German pa- this sector and the French manning the Challenge coins have been an American initiated at any time. Don’t leave home trol. To discourage escape, his captors con- outpost did not recognize his American military tradition for nearly a century. In without it.

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U.S. Air Force Photo/David Ahlschwede U.S. Air Force Photo/David Ahlschwede Col. Wayne Monteith, 50th Space Wing commander, welcomes students Maj. Benjamin Barbour, 2nd Space Operations Squadron from Ellicott Middle School during their visit of Schriever May 3. During the assistant director of operations, describes the global position- visit, the students received a tour of the space operations squadrons, the ing system to Ellicott Middle School eighth grade students 50th Security Forces Armory and tried their hands at geocaching. during their tour of Schriever May 3.

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Airman 1st Class Jason Hill, 50th Security U.S. Air Force Photo/David Ahlschwede Forces Squadron gave an arms briefing After receiving instructions from Capt. Jason Hope, 2nd Space Operations Squadron, to Ellicott Middle School eighth grade stu- Ellicott eighth grader, Joe Fortin, uses a global positioning system hand-held receiver dents, at the squadron’s armory May 3, while geocaching May 3. during a tour here.

Ellicott Middle School eighth grade students walk outside the Pike Tracking Station, May 3, heading to their next stop during the “Space Day at Schriever” tour. The day- long visit included tours of the space operation squadrons, the security forces armory, and al- lowed the students to try geocaching. U.S. Air Force Photo/David Ahlschwede Ellicott students received hands-on training with global positioning system hand-held receivers May 3 U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers during “Space Day at Schriever.” 12 May 5, 2011 Schriever Sentinel Base Briefs how to identify how much money is needed to receive their printed copy in the First Term Retirement Planning: Learn resume basics afford to live off base, project a budget based Airman’s Center. The Online version should Whether you’re looking to retire in two The next Resume Basics class will be May on monthly expenditures, and decide if they be available at E-Pubs beginning the end of or 20 years you want to make sure that you 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Airman and are financially fit to move out of the dorms. April. The attached link takes you to the Air are on the path for success. This seminar will Family Readiness Center and will include The class is held at on Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Force Personnel Center website containing discuss everything from how much you need an opportunity for resume review. The first the Schriever Airman & Family Readiness the 2009 PDG, interactive exercises as well to fund your retirement to what you need to hour will consist of basic information on Center, Bldg. T-65. Please call the Airman as the entire PDG in Mp3 format. https:// start saving today. Learn about the various formats, styles, purposes and how to use the and Family Readiness Center to sign up. www-r.omsq.af.mil/ retirement plans including: the Traditional resume in a job search. Those who would like For more information, please contact Heidi IRA, Roth IRA and TSP to discover which to have their resume reviewed will want to Tintle at 567-3920. Sign-up for next “Give Parents a is best for you. The class is May 19 from stay for the second half. Please contact the Calling all CDC parents Break” 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Schriever Airman & A&FRC at 567-3920 to register. Give Parents a Break is May 21 from 1 to Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call There will be a quarterly parent advisory 5 p.m. The program is funded by the Air the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up. Bldg 210 West Handicap Ramp board meeting May 19. This meeting is for the Force Aid Society and is designed to provide parents of children attending the Scrhiever closed relief for active duty Air Force parents who Right Start briefing CDC and school age programs. The PAB is The West handicap ramp of Bldg. 210 is are experiencing stress in their lives. This Mandatory briefing for all newly arrived currently closed for construction. There is a chance to hear the latest happenings of military and DoD civilian personnel, except the program along with event planning. The can be from deployment, temporary duty currently no set date of completion. For more assignment, emergency situations, other military members scheduled to attend First information, please contact Airman 1st Class PAB is also a great place to air any comments Term Airman Center. Right Start is held in or concerns you may have. The PAB will be unique circumstances, hardships, or for Erick Poole at 567-5987. those who just need a break. Reservations Bldg. 300, auditorium from 8 a.m. to 2:30 being at 11 a.m. at the Schriever CDC. For p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. more information, please contact Christina are made on a first come, first served basis Summer camp registration now at the Child Development Center and must Individuals should attend Right Start within Reed-Hildebrand at 567-5236. 30 days of arrival. Please call 567-3920 to open be made by May 18. The first step is to get a Enroll your child now for Schriever’s referral certificate from the Airman & Family confirm your attendance or for additional Register for mountain bike relay information. school-age summer camp, which will be Readiness Center, squadron commander, conducted May thru August. Activities in- race here first sergeant, family advocacy, the child The Schriever Main Fitness Center will be Get your Sky Sox vouchers clude field trips, activity clubs, community development center, or the chaplain. Next, service projects, and USDA-approved break- hosting a four- person mountain bike relay Sky Sox baseball has an Air Force go to the CDC for paperwork and to make fast, lunch and snacks. Hours of operation at 3 p.m. May 20. Each member will ride Appreciation game set for May 13 at 6 p.m. the reservation. There has to be more than are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., approximately three miles of terrain and (Gates open shortly after 5 p.m.). Get your eight children signed up; if not, the session with children remaining in care no longer will be required to navigate around, over, free vouchers at the following locations: main gets cancelled. For more information, please than 10 hours per day. Eligibility is open to all under, and through various obstacles. Bikes fitness center, outdoor recreation/ITT office, call Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. active duty military, DoD civilians to include and helmets must be provided by each team. Airman and Family Readiness Center, and NAF, reservists on active duty orders, and Teams must register by close of business May the 50th Force Support Squadron Marketing contractors. For more information, please 18. For more information, please contact Seth Office (Bldg. 210, Rm. 214). A maximum of New ID Cards available contact Cheryl Jensen at 567-4742. Cannello at 567-6658. Beginning next month, the Real-time 10 vouchers can be distributed per person. Automated Personnel Identification System Tickets can be redeemed with the vouchers at Complete sponsor training Youth Sports hosts Kid’s Run/ will have the capability to print identification the Sky Sox box office. Active Duty, Retired, Walk cards without the social security number. DoD/NAF Civilians, contractors and family online Make incoming personnel’s arrival to The Schriever Youth Sports Office is having Current identification cards are considered members are eligible. Schriever a positive experience by completing an Armed Forces Kid’s Run/Walk May 20. valid as expected life-cycle of SSN removal online sponsor training. Training is manda- The event is open to all families and youth will take four years. For more information, Volunteers Needed tory for newly assigned sponsors. Call or aged five and older and is designed to en- please call 567-5901. We need help to celebrate our Military email the Airman & Family Readiness Center courage family fitness. The run/walk will be Spouses. The annual Colorado Springs for access to the online training 567-7340.. held at the running course behind the fitness Softball coaches to meet combined Military Spouse Appreciation center. Participants will receive a free T-Shirt. The intramural softball coaches meeting day is May 12 at the South East YMCA (on Youth camps accepting Go to www.americaskidsrun.org, to register, will be held at the Schriever Main Fitness JetWing Dr). We need volunteers from 8:30 using Schriever in the registration tab. Center, May 11 at 10 a.m. Squadrons entering a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to help set up tables and applications For more information, please contact a team must have a representative (coach or vendor areas, assist with lunch and child care Applications are being accepted for na- Korey Kuykendall at 567-2850. player) attend this meeting. Team letters of throughout the day and tear down and clean tional youth camps. There are three camps intent must be turned in at the meeting or up. For more information, please contact this year: 2011 AF Services Teen Aviation Caring for People forum held in advance to the fitness center. Letters will Loura Lopez at 567-7391. Camp, Teen Leadership Camp, and Space here not be accepted after the meeting. For more Camp. Please contact Bill Sokolis for addi- Youth baseball registration open tional information 567-5364. A Caring for People Forum will be held at information, please call Edward Molloy of at 567-6628. The Youth Sports Office located in the the Schriever AFB Community Center May Tierra-Vista Community Center is taking MLB sponsors local competition 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Working groups registrations for the upcoming youth baseball Youth Sports is hosting a local Major consisting of active duty, family members, Medical Records reviewed season. All youth aged 3-12 of active duty, League Baseball sponsored Pitch, Hit and reservists, retirees, civilians and youth are If you are 180 days from separation or retired military, NAF, DoD civilians, and Run competition Saturday at noon for chil- needed to participate. At the end of the retirement, now is the time to start your contractors are eligible to play. The cost is dren aged 7-14 of all active duty, retired, NAF, Forum, participants will vote on and for- disability claim with the Department of $50 for 3-6 and $60 for 7-12. Registration DoD civilians and contractors. This competi- ward identified issues to the Community Veterans Affairs (VA). The initial medical re- ends on May 20. The season start date is ten- tion is free and located at the base baseball Action Information Board based on issues cords review will be provided by the Disabled tatively scheduled for June 4. For more in- field. Register by Thursday to participate. For that cannot be resolved at installation level. American Veterans. If you are leaving the formation, please contact Korey Kuykendall more information contact Korey Kuykendall These issues will be elevated through AFSPC military and have service related medical is- at 567-2850. at 567-2850. to the AF level. For more information, please sues, it would be in your best interest to start contact Bill Sokolis at 567-5364. the process for a disability claim. Depending on the extent of your disability, you may be Youth creative cooking class Register for recipe contest Check out eRetirement tool eligible for monthly monetary compensation, The Youth Sports Office is planning a cre- USAF FitFamily, in conjunction with My ative cooking class for youth aged 9-18 of ac- Air Force Life, have launched the Cook-It- The Employee Benefits Information System veteran’s preference into federal service, and tive duty and retired military, NAF and DoD Up Healthy Recipe contest. Participants can launched a web tool that will allow Air Force many other benefits depending on the state civilians and contractors. The class runs from create and submit new healthy recipes or appropriated fund civilian employees to ac- you decide to settle in. The records reviews July 18 to 22. Cost is free and will be from 9 take old favorites and add a nutritious twist complish additional benefits-related actions are by appointment only, so call early. You a.m. to 1 p.m. every day. Cooking sessions for a chance to win great prizes that include: online. The eRetirement tool will help re- must have a copy of your medical records for will be held at the Tierra Vista Community Exchange movie tickets, My Air Force Life tiring civilian Airmen complete and print this appointment. One hour-long briefing Center. For more information, please contact t-shirts, iTunes gift cards, iPads and a chance retirement applications online. Employees begins on May 16 at 8 a.m. in the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Korey Kuykendall at 567-2850. to bring Celebrity Chef Herb Mesa to their will be able to access the eRetirement module base! The FitFamily Cook It Up Healthy in EBIS through the Air Force Portal or the For more information, please contact Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. Register for youth summer Recipe contest runs until June 15. The more Air Force personnel services website. In ad- recipes submitted, the greater your chance dition, members can contact the Total Force camps Sign up for paintball tournament to win. If you are a FitFamily Goal Tracker Service Center at 800-525-0102. The Youth Sports Office is planning -sum member you will earn points just for submit- The Main Fitness Center will be hosting a mer camps! Open to boys and girls aged 7-18 ting a recipe! Visit www.usaffitfamily.com for New PDGs coming paintball tournament May 20 from 10 a.m. of active duty and retired military, DoD and details and to enter the Cook it Up Healthy The 2011 Professional Development Guide to 12 p.m. All participants will be respon- NAF civilians and contractors. The youth Recipe Contest. For more information, please will have an effective date of Oct. 1. Those sible for their own equipment and supplies. volleyball camp is June 13-16 and youth ten- contact David Brittain 703-604-6427. testing prior to that date will use the 2009 Rental equipment and extra paintballs are nis camp is June 27-30. The youth football PDG for study. The 2011 PDG is currently available at the park. All participants must camp is July 11-14. Cost is $90 per child and Share your AFAF story in production and pending funding issues go to Dragon Man’s website to download and includes lunch, T-shirt, water bottle and play- Schriever’s Airman and Family Readiness should be distributed between now and June. sign a waiver prior to arrival at the park. You ing equipment. Camps will take place from Center is looking for individuals who are The 2011 PDG will be distributed a little dif- must pre-register by close of business on May 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ferent: All E-1 through E-9 will receive the 18. For more information, please call Seth For more information, please call Korey printed PDG, and all new accessions will Cannello at 567-6658. Kuykendall at 567-2850. Briefs continued on page 13

The Transcript can publish your Notice to creditors • For more info call 634-1048 Schriever Sentinel May 5, 2011 13 Base Briefs willing to tell their story of support or as- civilians, and their families. This brief is de- school at least half-time, are eligible to apply. 4:30 p.m., at the Airman & Family Readiness sistance received through the Air Force signed to help reduce the stress and confusion If interested, applications can be obtained Center, Bldg. T-65. Drop-in appointments Aid Society. This support could have been often associated with moving. Information by going to the Schriever AFB, Civilian are available or you can schedule a time by received anywhere in the world and would provided during Smooth Move will include Personnel Website: https://eis.afspc.af.mil/ calling the MFLC directly at 651-3379. include such categories as emergency assis- briefings from the Finance Office, JPPSO, unit/50sw/50FSS/cpo/Summer%20Hire%20 tance (car repair, emergency travel, problems TRICARE, Airman and Family Readiness Program/Forms/AllItems.aspx For more in- Attend the pre-separation with food or shelter), community programs Center, and legal briefing. We will include formation, please contact Bryant Rushing counseling briefing (Give Parents a Break, Heartlink, Bundles for going overseas to address the unique needs of at 567- 5221. The pre-separation counseling briefing is Babies), or the Hap Arnold Education Grant. those doing a permanent change of station to the first step to separating or retiring from These stories would be used either printed overseas locations. Individual appointments Learn your survivor benefits the military. This briefing is mandatory and publicity or in a public information forum. are available if you are unable to attend the Retiring. Hard to believe, isn’t it? After all a prerequisite to all other transition-related For more information, please contact Nancy scheduled briefings and need information on these years you and your family are about to briefings such as TAP. During this briefing Seckman at 567-3920. your new location. The class is at the Airman leave active duty to enjoy a well-earned life in you will learn about all the benefits and ser- & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the civilian world. Right now your mind is vices available to you when you leave the Get trophies for less the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up. filled with thoughts of the many things you military. Documentation of this briefing is Check out the selection at awards and must do to prepare for this major change. accomplished through the completion of the engraving, Bldg 300, Rm. 131. One-of-a- Get off to a Right Start The move to and setting up of a new home; DD Form 2648. If you are a year from separa- kind and discontinued items for 10 to 20 Mandatory briefing for all newly arrived new neighbors and schools; a new job — all tion or two years from retirement, start the percent off are available for purchase. There military and DoD civilian personnel, except these things demand time and attention. But transition process now. The class is every are more than 20 different types of engrav- military members scheduled to attend the before they get you too wrapped up, there’s Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Airman & Family able awards from which to choose. For more First Term Airmen Center. Right Start is one decision you must make before you re- Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. For more in- information, please contact Wendy DeRosier held in Building 300, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the tire that will last for the rest of your life and formation, please contact Heidi Tintle at at 567-6050. third Thursday of each month. Individuals beyond. Prior to retiring, you will have a 567-3920. should attend Right Start within 30 days of chance to enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan. Mom’s-to-be get close parking arrival. Please call 567-3920 to confirm your For more information, please contact Kevin Seeking video producers Any woman who is in her third trimester attendance or for additional information. Mitchell at 567-4037. As a segment of Maj. Gen. Michael Basla’s of pregnancy is entitled to park in designated war on sexual assault and other deviant be- parking spaces at Schriever AFB (located Request for leave donations Education grants available havior, AFSPC is looking to get six 30-second outside of Bldgs. 210, 200 and 120) if she has Anne Okoye, 310th Space Wing has been The Air Force Aid Society provides $2,000 videos made by Airmen. Video topics can be a voucher to display on the dashboard of her approved for the Voluntary Leave Transfer grants to selected sons and daughters of active on sexual assault prevention, drug and alco- car. She may receive a voucher by bringing a Program due to medical conditions. Should duty, Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended hol abuse (drunk driving) or suicide preven- note from her doctor verifying that she is in you like to donate leave to complete the OPM active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full- tion. Airmen are asked to come up with ideas her third trimester to the Schriever Airman 630-A, Request to Donate Annual Leave to time active duty, retired, retired Reservists on how to reach other Airmen about these and Family Readiness Center. For more in- Leave Recipient under the VLTP (within with 20+ qualifying years of service, and important issues. The videos can be funny, formation, please contact Heidi Tintle at agency) http://www.opm.gov/FORMS/ deceased Air Force members; spouses (re- serious, goofy or any combination, whatever 567-3920. PDF_FILL/opm630a.pdf or https://www. siding stateside) of active duty and Title 10 you feel gets your message across in the most opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf (out- AGR/Reservists on extended active duty; effective manner. The video can feature just Check out base loan closet side agency). You may scan the signed form and surviving spouses of deceased, for their you or a group of your friends. You can use Did you know the Schriever Airman & and email to POC, fax to 567-2832, or take undergraduate studies. Visit the Society’s your own camcorder or other means to make Family Readiness Center Loan Closet is avail- it to Civilian Personnel office in Building web site at www.afas.org for information the video. We’re envisioning something like able to anyone working at Schriever? The loan 210, Room 137. Donations of leave can only and application for the General Henry H. you’d see on YouTube. Individuals can either closet is a free service providing common be accepted from civil service employees. Arnold Education Grant Program. For more be in uniform or wearing some type of cloth- household items for use during PCS moves For more information, please contact Mr. information, please contact Heidi Tintle at ing with Air Force logo visible. Public Affairs to or from Schriever. Now there is no need David Duhe at 567-5679. 567-3920. has some video cameras they are willing to to go without before your household goods allow individuals to use. The Safety Office arrive, or when your household items are Calling all student summer hires Need a listening ear? also has video equipment (camera, tripod, packed and shipped. For more information, The 50th Space Wing will administer a stu- The Military and Family Life Consultant is etc.) specifically to be used to create “public please contact Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. dent summer employment program for 2011. here to listen and address marriage and rela- service announcements” and podcasts. If The program will provide valuable work ex- tionship issues, parenting, sibling and family you are interested in making a difference Briefing helps PCSers perience for students while giving base units issues, communication challenges, stress and and making a video, contact us for more Smooth Move/Going Overseas is for assistance in basic job skill areas. Students, anxiety, grief and loss, and daily life issues. information. For more information, please military members, Department of Defense ages 16 and above and who are enrolled in The MFLC is available every day, 8:30 a.m. to contact Paula Fraass at 567-7446.

Answer to previous question: What makes an audible sound upon impact, then and requires that you turn in your coin to are the rules for a “coin check?” 1. A coin you have just “accidentally” initiated a coin whomever issued it to you. challenge is initiated by drawing your coin, check. All persons challenged then draw Coin challenges can occur anywhere, History holding it in the air by whatever means pos- their coin in a similar manner. anytime. There are no exceptions to the sible and state, scream, shout or otherwise If you are challenged and cannot produce rules. At the time of the challenge you verbally acknowledge that you are initiating your coin, you are required to buy a round are allowed one step and an arm’s reach a coin check. Another, but less vocal method of beverages for the group challenged. If all to locate/collect your coin. Can’t reach it? Quiz is to firmly place it on the bar, or table, (this in the group produce their coin, then the Sorry. should produce an audible noise which can person initiating the challenge buys a round This week’s question: What was the Week of May 5, 2011 be easily heard by those being challenged). of beverages for everyone he/she challenged. first jet-powered aircraft operated by the If you accidentally drop your coin and it Failure to buy a round is a despicable crime 50th?

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