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21st Medical Group By Senior Airman Erica Picariello Wingman Day closure 50th Space Wing Public Affairs The 21st Medical Group including The Air Force Space Command vice com- the Pete East Refill Pharmacy will be mander spent a full day visiting squadrons closed Friday in observance of the and meeting with Airmen at the 50th Space 21st Space Wing Wingman Day. The Wing here Sept. 2. Schriever Clinic will be open normal Ten hand-picked Airmen, representing duty hours. For all medical emergen- diverse Air Force career fields and ranks, cies please call 911 or go to the near- joined Maj. Gen. Michael Basla for lunch, est emergency room. When requiring which started with a ‘getting to know each after-hours Acute Care please contact other’ session. the 556-CARE line and choose the U.S. Capt. Kristin Hussey, 50th Operations Air Force Academy Acute Care clinic. Support Squadron, shared part of her reason for joining the Air Force with the general. Deployed Family Dinner “One of the reasons, I joined the military is because I am interested in the Middle East,” available Captain Hussey said. “I find it intriguing The dinner is 6 p.m. Friday at the and different, so I figured this was a great Peterson Chapel. Join others whose way to investigate my passion while serving family members are also deployed for my country.” a night of food and fun. A movie fol- General Basla could relate to Captain lows the dinner. Best part? It’s abso- Hussey’s personal story. lutely free! “I spent 13 months in Saudi Arabia and it is very fascinating,” General Basla said. Join the A&FRC for free “More importantly, what we’re suggesting popcorn here is that it’s a very important part of the world.” U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers Have you ever wondered who works The former math teacher turned major gen- Maj. Gen. Michael Basla, Air Force Space Command vice commander, listens as Airman 1st Class Ryan Coffey, in Bldg. T-65? We’re your Airman & eral also commented on the importance of 2nd Space Operations Squadron, explains one of the unit’s systems during the General’s visit to Schriever Family Readiness Center. Do you even Air Force Space Command to the warfighter. Sept. 2. The General’s tour consisted of a wing mission briefing, tours of the space operations squadrons, and know where that building is located? He emphasized the tremendous capabilities a lunch. We’re north of the Shoppette and east that can be provided through the domains of of the Child Development Center. space and cyberspace as well as the inherent He pointed out that our adversaries are berspace domains with the air domain was Join us for free popcorn and time to vulnerabilities and protection challenges that working diligently to exploit and undermine also a hot topic brought up by a Schriever browse through the Discovery Center reliance on these capabilities demands. the military advantages we gain through Airman. and other parts of our facility Friday. “Air Force Space Command is the major space and cyberspace and stressed that we General Basla said. “We are growing senior For more information, please contact command for space and cyberspace,” General must be ever vigilant in the pursuit of de- leaders now that are starting to appreciate Debbie Evert at 567-3920. Basla said. “We must grow the Airmen of veloping Airmen who can understand and that it’s not just about the air domain.” operate across all three domains. tomorrow that understand air, space and See Cyber page 11 Volunteers for Special cyberspace.” Better integration of the space and cy- Needs Information Fair The Schriever Airman and Family Readiness Center is looking for volun- 50 OSS Sergeant makes a difference through volunteer work teers to assist with the Special Needs Information Fair. For more informa- he said. “So I figured this would be a great tion, contact Andrea Hernandez at way to help people out and do my part for 567-7340. our community.” Since last July, Sergeant Dale, 50th Pre-Retirement Planning for Operations Support Squadron, has logged more than 450 hours with No DUI Colorado Civilians class available Springs, also known as Designated Driver of Sept. 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Colorado Springs. Jack Conroy, an expert in civilian retire- Most weekend nights, he takes in a movie ment planning, will be at the Airman and and dinner with his wife, drops her off at Family Readiness Center to guide GS home and heads to his volunteer job, the employees through the arduous process local police station, where he waits for his of benefits, options, and uncertainties of first call. civilian retirement. Some of the items “Sometimes we’ll hang out at one of No he will cover are: five-year retirement DUI Colorado Spring’s sponsor establish- plan and what it includes? CSRS and/or ments, drink sodas, and socialize,” he said. FERS retirements types of annuities and “Our first calls usually come in between 10 retirement eligibility for CSRS and FERS and midnight.” Computing annuity estimates-CSRS, Here’s how it works. People who know FERS, LE/FF/ATC What does creditable about the program simply call the No DUI service include? Should I buy my military dispatch line, relay their location and wait service time? Should I pay a deposit or for a volunteer to show up. redeposit for former service? What is, and Sergeant Dale is one of some 50 volunteer is not, included in the HIGH-3 computa- drivers who respond, many times past 2:30 tion? Federal Insurances in Retirement: a.m. Health Benefits, Long Term Care, Life U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prate “We’ll meet the caller, assess the situation, Insurance, and Medicare Thrift Savings Staff Sgt. Jordan Dale, 50th Operations Support Squadron, accepts an official commendation from the Pikes find out where they live, then jump into their Plan and financial planning: Do it your- Peak Region DUI Task Force Aug. 31. Sergeant Dale is a volunteer driver for No DUI Colorado Springs and has car and drive them home,” he said. “We work self, or use a professional? When you logged 450 hours with the organization during the past year. in teams, so a partner will follow us in his or sign up for the workshop, please let us her own car and transport us either back to know whether you are FERS or CSRS. the station or to the next pick up.” By Scott Prater cause of his efforts, many people who might He figures the work is relatively safe and For more information, contact Debbie Schriever Sentinel have had one too many alcoholic beverages Evert at 567-3920. that most people he helps are more than ap- Staff Sgt. Jordan Dale spends his weekends never got behind the wheel, but made it home preciative of his efforts, especially since the More Briefs page 14 like a good number of other young people safe and secure. service is free to the caller. in Colorado Springs — he drives around He’s volunteered so much that the Pikes “They get home safe, without risking a DUI town. Peak Region DUI Task Force honored him or possibly injuring themselves and others Inside Only for him, the activity doesn’t revolve with an Official Commendation during a drivers, plus their car is sitting in the drive- Understanding the Constitution...... 3 around finding a party or hooking up with ceremony Sept. 1 in Manitou Springs. way when they wake up in the morning,” Friendly competition...... 4 friends. “It’s no surprise that one of the biggest CDC to change rates...... 6 For the past year he’s volunteered with the reasons people drive drunk is that they See Award page 12 No DUI Colorado Springs program, and be- don’t want to leave their car somewhere,” 2 September 9, 2010 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel September 9, 2010 3 A Le a d e r ’s Pe r s p e c t i v e

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These families will tion through the National Association for the Education comply with the Department of Defense school year 2010- now pay from $130 to $139 per week depending on their of Young Children, which will only validate the quality of 2011 child care fee policy. total household income. the program.” The Defense Department expanded the number of child The new fees were approved by the Nonappropriated Fund Another change with this policy is that the Air Force will care fee categories from six to nine, raised the income gap Council Aug. 31. begin offering multiple-child discounts. on each fee range, and established the top range at $125,000 “The largest increases were in the new top three income “Air Force families will now receive multiple-child dis- a year and above for a more equitable policy, according to categories, while the DoD standards have allowed us to main- counts of 10 percent per child for each additional child the department’s release. tain our current rates in the lower three income categories. they have in the CDC and/or school age program,” said “These new rates reflect a more accurate fee that incorpo- The fees will still be well below the local off-base rates and Ms. Hansen. rates inflation, salary increases for both the patrons and staff will still ensure we provide a quality program,” said Col. In order to determine what rates families will pay for as well as increases in operating costs,” said Toni Hansen, Edward Baron, NAF Council Chair and 50th Mission Support all of the available programs, parents will sign up for a re- Airman and Family Services Flight Chief. Group commander, in a letter to parents Sept. 1. registration appointment the week of Sept. 13. During this The last time the DoD raised rates six years ago, 26 per- These fees are for the CDC children. The school age pro- appointment, the CDC staff will reaccomplish the necessary cent of Air Force families were in the then highest category, gram, as well as the summer camp program, will also adjust paperwork and determine the appropriate category and fee category six. In the FY 10 study, that number rose to more their rates to meet the new guidelines; however their rates the family will pay. than 50 percent. depend on the program and hours available for care. 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By Monica Mendoza 21st Space Wing Public Affairs staff writer Three Schriever Airmen will battle it out vocally against nine other Air Force members in the annual Front Range Stars show Sept. 10, which is modeled after the popular TV show “American Idol.” Competition is expected to be tough as past contestants, former Tops in Blue vocalists and award-winning song writers, step onto the stage to try to earn the title “Front Range Star” of the three area Air Force bases. The theme is “Motown Magic” and the contestants had to choose a song from a Motown artist, said Tech. Sgt. Alyse Partridge, 21st Medical Group Life Support Program director and Front Range Stars event organizer. Staff Sgt. Richard Justice, 3rd Space Operations Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of procedures, was in the competition last year and this year he’s hoping for a win with “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke. “I have been practicing this song for a couple months now,” Sergeant Justice said. “I’ve been listening to (A Change is Gonna Come) since I was in 7th grade and I love having the chance to sing.” Sergeant Justice recently turned his musical hobby into an award winning profession when he won the “My Air Force Life” Original Song Contest in July. His original song, That’s Why We Serve, was one of 56 entries in the Air Force-wide online contest. “I don’t feel that winning the My Air Force Life contest gives me a leg-up on the competition,” Sergeant Justice said. “I know that there are a bunch of talented people out there.” The winner of the Front Range Stars contest walks away with a $250 cash prize, a trophy, and his or her base commander gets a trophy and bragging rights for the year, Sergeant Partridge said. Each year, proceeds from ticket sales are split between the Team Pete Junior Enlisted Association and one charitable organization. This year, the organization is Autism Society of Colorado Springs. According to Pentagon data, there are 13,243 autistic children among the 1.2 million dependents of active duty personnel. Courtesy photo Front Range Stars, in its fourth year, is no karaoke contest, Tech. Sgt. Monique Killian, 21st Space Wing plans and programs, (left) and Tech. Sgt. Alyse Partridge, 21st Medical Group Life Support Program director, Sergeant Partridge said. The performers are fully backed up (right) sing back up for Senior Airman Charis Ford, Joint Personal Property Shipping Office traffic management journeyman, (center) a contestant in by three singers and The Springs Band, whose members are last year’s Front Range Stars show. Airman Ford will compete again this year signing, “Bring it on Home to Me,” originally by Sam Cooke and redone former Air Force band musicians. Three judges — KKMG by The Supremes, in the singing contest modeled after the popular TV show “American Idol.” Twelve contestants from Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB 98.9 radio host Romi, music director and musician Matt and the U.S. Air Force Academy will compete for the title of Front Range Star at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Peterson Air Force Base auditorium. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Proceeds are split between the Team Pete Junior Enlisted Association and a local charity. See Singing page 9

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Lucci and Diane Myers, vocalist in the Velvet Hills Show Chorus, the Sweet Adeline’s (International) and performance music educator — will pick one winner after each contestant performs one song. Four-time contestant Megan Becker, the daughter of Maj. Debra Arabia, 21st Medical Operations Squadron Women’s Health, has been “singing longer than I’ve been talking, according to my mom,” she said jokingly. She will perform her rendition of Marvin Gaye’s “You’re All I Need To Get By.” “I love singing and I love getting to connect with the other contestants and coaches,” Miss Becker said. “The competition aspect is the least important to me; I just love getting up there.” Sergeant Partridge proposed the idea of the singing contest four years ago. As the daughter of military parents, she grew up overseas where the bases hosted talent shows and singing contests regularly, she said. “I’m a music lover and I’m a singer. There was nothing on base that showcased a person’s singing ability other than performing The National Anthem at ceremonies,” she said. “There are so many people on the three bases who are outstanding singers just waiting to have an opportunity to perform on stage.” Auditions for this year’s show were held in July and more than 20 people tried out. From the U.S. Air Force Academy, Maj. Stacey Blottiaux, 10th Medical Surgical Operations Squadron, auditioned because she loved the idea of performing with a live band and backup singers. “At the time, I did not know the theme was Motown, which was a bonus that I did not expect,” she said. She’ll be singing “It’s My Turn,” by Diana Ross. Schriever AFB will be represented by two other strong competitors: Robyn Weiss, a family member who came in second in last year’s Front Range Stars competition; and contractor Cassandra Collins, who is a former Tops in Blue vocalist. “It is going to be such a great year,” Sergeant Partridge said. “This is a show you will not want to miss.” If you go: • Front Range Stars Singing Contest Finale; doors open 6 U.S. Air Force photo/Rachel Justice p.m. Showtime is 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Peterson AFB audi- Staff Sgt. Richard Justice, 3rd Space Operations Squadron procedures NCOIC, will be singing “A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke in this years’ torium. Tickets are $7 in advance. E-mail Alyse.Partridge@ Front Range Stars show Sept. 10 at Peterson AFB. Sergeant Justice recently won the My Air Force Life Original Song Contest for his original song, “That’s peterson.af.mil for ticket information. Tickets are $10 at Why We Serve.” Sergeant Justice wrote, produced and did all the vocals for his song in his in-home recording studio, pictured here. the door. Children under three years old are free.

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He added that this same type of senior leader learning and appreciation will continue to oc- cur in the cyberspace domain as well. Airmen at the lunch also wanted to know senior leaders’ views on the opening of social media on the Air Force network. “Have you seen my facebook pages? ... I have two,” General Basla said with a laugh. “I was in favor of opening social media on the network. The world today requires col- laboration and information sharing. We can springboard faster if we have the benefit of this great pool of information out there. Now, there is a downside to this — we’ve got to know how to operate as safely as possible in those environments. We need to be able to operate in and from cyberspace just like we need to operate in and from space.” As lunch came to a close, General Basla reminded Schriever Airmen of their legacy as part of the world’s greatest air, space, and cyberspace force. “We are here as Airmen together and we lock arms, we understand what we’re sup- posed to do: train, operate and execute to the U.S. Air Force Photo/Dennis Rogers greatest proficiency possible,” said General Maj. Gen. Michael Basla, Air Force Space Command vice commander, has lunch with members of the 50th Space Wing during his visit to Schriever Sept. 2. Along Basla. “We are the best Air Force the world with lunch, the General’s tour included a wing mission briefing and tours of the Space Operations Squadrons. has ever seen.”

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Locations off a co-worker or friend with fond memo- For more information, please contact Debbie Spaces available in the include Vandenberg AFB, Patrick AFB, Buckley ries? Try looking at Schriever Awards, Evert at 567-3920. Schriever Before and After AFB and multiple locations in and around Framing and Engraving. A wide range of Colorado Springs. All interested company suitable items such as keepsake boxes, pic- Need a listening ear? School Program grade officer space operators (13S) are invited ture frames, and game sets can be custom The Military and Family Life Consultant The Schriever School Age Program has to attend the 17th Test Squadron Vigilant Hand engraved for a beautiful gift. Stop by Bldg is here to listen and address marriage and spaces available in the Before and After presentation at Schriever AFB on Sept. 15 from 300, Room 133 to see the selection. For relationship issues, parenting, sibling and School program. For more information, 1 to 2 p.m. in the Building 300 auditorium, more information, please contact Wendy family issues, communication challenges, contact Stephanie Moore of 50th FSS at Room 108. The briefing will cover Operational DeRosier at 567-4370 or 567-6050. stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and dai- 567-4742. Test and Evaluation, the Vigilant Hand selec- ly life issues. The MFLC is available every tion board process and the mission of the17th 50 FSS is on Facebook day, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Airman & Off Limits Wildlife Area on Test Squadron. If you have any questions, please Search for Schriever AFB Outdoor Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. This Schriever call Capt. Carl Driver at 567-5388. Recreation, Schriever Airman & Family consultant is also available at the chaplain’s Burrowing Owls have been observed to be Readiness Center, and Schriever AFB 50th office Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. nesting at old prairie dog dens near the south Right Start briefing on Sept. 16 Force Support Squadron on Facebook to to 1:00 p.m. At either location, drop-in ap- side of the Base X facility, and along numerous Right Start meets 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. see all the latest events and news. For more pointments are available or you can schedule areas of the Base Perimeter Road. The owl is 16 in Building 300 auditorium. Contact the information, please contact Lynn Sleeth at a time by calling the MLFC directly at 651- protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Airman & Family Readiness Center at 567- 567-4740. 3379. For more information, please contact and is a Colorado State Threatened Species. 3920 for questions. Debbie Evert at 567-3920. Warning signs have been posted along around Personnel should review their the nesting sites, which state “WARNING! Attend Coupon University servicemembers group life Pre-separation Counseling Burrowing Owl Nesting Area, do not enter Want to learn how to save big money on Briefing available weekly without permission of 50 CES/CEV (567- your grocery bills? How does spending $150 insurance policies The Pre-separation Counseling briefing is 3360). Protected as a State Threatened Species.” to feed a family of four for a month sound? It is imperative that all Air Force members the first step to separating or retiring from Please stay out of the 150-foot buffer zone. Don’t think this is possible? Think again! This view and verify that their SGLI beneficiaries the military. This briefing is mandatory and Any person who disturbs, harasses, injures, or class will provide all the tools and Websites and payment options meet their intent. It otherwise harms the burrowing owls during is “each member’s responsibility” to ensure a prerequisite to all other transition-related you need to know to make couponing a part the nesting season may be subject to pros- that their records are true and factual and briefings such as TAP. During this one-hour of your everyday life. Coupon University will ecution by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that all elections have been placed in their briefing you will learn about all the benefits be offered for the first time, Sept. 16 at the and the Colorado Department of Wildlife. records correctly. Your family’s future could and services available to you when you leave Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. Construction activities or other ground dis- depend on it! This is a Pre-Deployment con- the military. Documentation of this briefing T-65 at noon. For more information, please turbances within the buffer zone are to be cern, and if you have not done so for over is accomplished through the completion of contact Debbie Evert at 567-3920. avoided during the nesting period. For addi- a year, you should review these. You may the DD Form 2648. If you are a year from tional information or questions, please contact view your SGLV 8286 in PRDA at the AFPC separation or two years from retirement, Join the USAFA-SAFB Andy Jensen at 567-3360. Secure Website under miscellaneous items. start the transition process now. The class Volksmarch is every Tuesday, 2 p.m. at the Airman & For more information, please contact 50 FSS Are you looking for something to The annual Volksmarch will be held Sept. Customer Service at 567-5900. Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65.,For 19 at Farish Recreation Area. Walkers may more information, please contact Debbie do this weekend? begin any time between 8 a.m. and noon. Voluntary Leave Transfer Evert at 567-3920. Check out the Schriever AFB Outdoor Participation is free, and IVV-credit is avail- Program request Recreation Facebook page to see what is able for $3 for registered Volksmarchers. Personnel Should Review happening in our area. There are also links Ms. Titra Jackson, a Schriever AFB civil- Medals will not be available. Leashed dogs are for you to find out what is going on all over ian employee, has been approved for the Their Automated Records welcome, and food is available for purchase. Colorado. For more information, please con- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program due to The march begins and ends at the Farish Management System tact Karen Draper at 567-2525. Conference/Multi-purpose center. For di- her medical condition. Should you like to During Centralized Data Verification at rections to Farish, call 687-9098. For more donate leave to this employee; complete the HQ AFPC for both the Master Sgt. and Tech. Colorado Springs Cool Science information, please contact Brian Mitchell OPM 630-A, Request to Donate Annual Sgt. Releases there were more than 1.5K doc- at 567-6050. Leave to Leave Recipient Under the VLTP uments missing from Air Force Personnel Festival available Sept. 18. (within agency: or outside agency: https:// records. It is imperative that all AF members Hosted by the University of Colorado at Sports advisory council meeting www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b. view and verify their Automated Records Colorado Springs, from 9 -4 p.m. Saturday, is Sept. 22 pdf). You may scan the signed form and Management System (ARMS) records. It is Sept 18. Building on 2009’s Cool Science Day, email to POC, fax to 567-2832, or take it to “each member’s responsibility” to ensure which attracted more than 2500 attendees, This meeting is mandatory for sports rep- Civilian Personnel office in Building 210, that their records are true and factual and this year’s Festival will include: Cool Science resentatives and will be held is from 10 to 11 Room 137. Donations of leave can only be shows. Hands-on science carnival which in- a.m. in building 300, room 122A. For more that all documents have been placed in their accepted from civil service employees. For records accordingly. Your promotion or clude interactive activities for all ages. There information, please call Seth Cannello at more information, please contact Mr. David will be dozens of local corporations and 567-6628. future promotion could depend on it! For Duhe at 567-5679. more information, please contact Customer community organizations participating with Service at 567-5900. exzhibits. Open laboratories — learn about Fun Run set for Sept. 23 MyCAA is re-activated ongoing research at UCCS. Presentations — There will be a four-mile run starting The military spouse career advancement Undergraduate flying training featuring local inventors, scientists, engineers, near the quarter-mile running track, west account program — MyCAA — has been Science Fair students, etc. Goals: Show the on perimeter trail, across Enoch Road, turn revised and is now available to spouses of selection board convenes Jan. FUN of science. Involve all ages from young around at Blue Road. The trail will be marked service members in the pay grades of E1- 11-14 kids to adults. Engage in informal learning and will have a water station at the turn- E5, W1-W2 and O1-O2, beginning October Air Force Personnel Center will convene experiences. Encourage future scientists and around point. No registration is required. For 25. Eligible spouses will receive a total of the next annual Air Force Undergraduate engineers. Grow minds. Facilitate discussion more information, please call Seth Cannello $4,000 in DoD-funded financial aid, with Flying Training Selection Board on Jan. 11- around science. Build science literacy. Enhance at 567-6628. an annual cap of $2,000 per fiscal year. 14, to fill FY11 training requirements in the the Pikes Peak community. Get Involved! Funding must be used within a three-year following categories: Pilot, Remotely Piloted Volunteer — Individuals and organizations Sign up now for the 6th Annual time period from the start date of the first Aircraft Pilot (18X Air Force Specialty Code, can help before or during the event. Pass the Schriever AFB Half Marathon class; and must be used to obtain an as- Combat Systems Officer and Air Battle word — Tell others in the Pikes Peak area The race will start and end at the Schriever sociates’ degree, licensure, or certification. Manager. The announcement (PSDM 10- and be sure to attend. go eventful.com/colora- main fitness center. Participants will have A waiver may be granted when fees for li- 53) containing application instructions for dosprings/events/categories/festivals_parades three hours to run the entire base perim- censure or certification require an up-front the upcoming UFT selection board can for additional information. 20 September 9, 2010 Schriever Sentinel