Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group
Thursday, April 4, 2019 www.csmng.com Vol. 13 No. 13
Did you know? Schriever reminds personnel of firearm rules
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The annual Spring Fling is 10 a.m — 2 p.m. April 13 in the fitness center and indoor running track. For more information, see article on page 4.
Base Briefs Spouses are invited to events marked with THIS WEEK AAFES hosts military brat patch giveaway The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the resilience of military children with a collect- ible military brat patch in honor of the Month of the Military Child. The limited-edition military brat patch will be available for free at the Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Exchange 11 a.m. Saturday. Patches will be handed out at the front of the store, and military children 17 and younger can pick up their patches while supplies last. Limit U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster of one patch per child. For more in- Even though it is legal to carry a weapon with a permit in the state of Colorado, at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado only Schriever AFB housing residents are allowed formation, contact Michael Casserly to bring firearms on and off the installation, with the exception of individuals authorized for duty carry by the wing commander for personnel such as Air Force Office at 719-576-6174. of Special Investigations Agents. For more information about firearm transport procedures, contact the 50th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms at 719-567-4214.
Schriever Choir: Orbital By Staff Sgt. Staff Sgt. Caleb Bunton, 50th Security forgetting they have the loaded firearm in Harmony Auditions Matthew Coleman-Foster Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, their vehicle,” he said. The Schriever Air Force Base, 50th Space Wing Public Affairs said a common mistake at Schriever AFB Currently, only Schriever AFB housing Colorado Choir performance group SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. is individuals entering the base with loaded residents are allowed to bring firearms on and Orbital Harmony will conduct audi- — Even though it is legal to carry a weapon firearms in their vehicle. off the installation, with the exception of in- tions to fill vacant spots for the Spring with a permit in the state of Colorado, at “Individuals will either have a concealed dividuals authorized by the wing commander and Summer 2019 performance sea- Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado personnel carry permit through the state or come back See Firearms page 8 son. All positions are currently open fall under a different set of rules. from hunting or other shooting activities, (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass). Any ex- perience level is welcome. Auditions will be conducted by appointment in the Building 210 Chapel Office. New 50th SW VPI advocates SAAPM Participation in the Schriever AFB Choir can be used towards quali- By Senior Airman William Tracy fication for a volunteer ribbon. For 50th Space Wing Public Affairs more details or to schedule an audi- SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. tion, contact Allen Neal Vickrey at — April marks Sexual Assault Awareness 719-721-9280. and Prevention Month, and Jessica Ditson, More Briefs page 14 the 50th Space Wing’s new violence pre- vention integrator, is excited to embark on Sign up for weekly Schriever a communal effort to fulfill the month’s announcements, news and more. consistent theme of “Protecting our People Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click Protects the Mission.” “Public Affairs” under featured links. “I really want to make sure people un- derstand the value in the relationships Public Affairs they foster — I want to fine tune these relationships so they are as beneficial as possible,” Ditson said. “Most importantly, I want to model the behavior of a support- Inside ive community connection — simply take Levels of leadership...... 3 time to be kind to people and understand Standing down for resiliency...... 5 the perspective of others.” Honoring military children...... 6 Ditson said while she has big plans for the future, she is currently engaging in an effort to get a better feel for the Airmen of Team Schriever. “The first step is performing unit needs assessments to find out what the commander’s need,” she said. “In my 21 U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Tracy years of being active duty and reserves, Jessica Ditson, the 50th Space Wing’s new violence prevention integrator, showcases the Sexual Assault Awareness I’ve learned a lot of lessons. The biggest and Prevention Month themed pride rock at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, April 1, 2019. Ditson is excited to add her support to the Airmen working as part of helping agencies dedicated to fostering a sense of community See Advocates page 11 at Schriever AFB. 2 April 4, 2019 Schriever Sentinel
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