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Base Briefs Team Schriever Annual 11 SWS claims hoops championship Awards By Scott Prater Take last year for example. The 11 The Team Schriever Annual Schriever Sentinel SWS team entered the playoffs as the Awards Ceremony will be held Feb. Jerome Wesley, Maurice Gale and top seed after finishing the regular 12 at the Peterson Club. The Medallion the veteran basketball players for 11th season with the league’s best record. Ceremony begins at 5 p.m., social hour Space Warning finally fin- But, the team didn’t even make it to will begin at 6 p.m. and Dinner will be ished a championship season Feb. 5 the title game after falling in the sec- served at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are as at the Fitness Center here. After com- ond round. follows: E-1 to E-4/PB-1: $20, O-1 to ing close to a basketball title in at least Same story the year before that. O-3/E-5 to E-7/PB-2: $23, O-4 to O-6/ two previous seasons, it was 11 SWS “It seems like we’ve always had the E8-E9/PB-3: $30. players who posed with the champion- best record during the regular season, For more information or to purchase ship trophy and slipped on the winner’s but fall short in the playoffs,” Wesley tickets, contact your unit representative commemorative T-shirts. said. “This year we didn’t have the or First Sergeant. Thanks to a second-half scoring best record, but we felt like we had outburst and some stifling defensive the best team, and we knew we had a Schriever emergency play, 11 SWS claimed the Schriever great opportunity to come away with number notification Intramural Basketball title with a 46-37 a championship if we stayed focused and disciplined.” Mobile phone users needing emer- win over playoff-tournament-top-seed Unlike their opponents, 50 OGV’s gency assistance on Schriever should 50th Operations Standardization players weren’t accustomed to playing dial 567-3911 for Schriever’s emergency and Evaluation Division. in anything resembling a title game. services. Regular 911 calls are con- “We’ve been in this position before,” “This is my third season with OGV,” nected to Springs’ emergency said Wesley, the 11 SWS team . “But, we’ve never been able to come services rather than Schriever’s. See Champions page 5 It is recommended Schriever person- away with the trophy.” nel program 567-3911 in their mobile phones for Schriever 911 services. Reveille time change Reveille is now played at 6:30 a.m. ev- ery morning. As a reminder, proper pro- cedures are as follows: at the first note of Reveille, military members should face the flag pole, or sound of the music, and come to the position of parade rest while civilian personnel should face the flag pole and remove any headgear. At the first note of To the Colors, military members should come to attention and salute. Civilian personnel should either a) place their right hand over their heart or b) have the option to salute if they are a veteran. At the last note of To the Colors, personnel can proceed on as normal. For more information, contact 50th U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater Space Wing Public Affairs at 567-5040. Jacob Burtschi pulled down a rebound during the second half of 11th Space Warning Squadron’s 46-37 win over 50th Operations Group U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater Portal construction, ATM Standardization and Evaluation Division in the Schriever Intramural Maurice Gale scored 10 of his 16 points during the first half of 11th Space Warning Squadron’s outage Basketball League Championship game Feb. 5. Burtschi led all scor- 46-37 win over 50th Operations Group Standardization and Evaluation Division in the Schriever ers with 18 points. Intramural Basketball League Championship game Feb. 5. The ATM in the west portals will be offline due to construction during the next month. Personnel are advised to utilize the drive through ATM located at Ent Federal Credit union until con- New 50th SCS commander: Challenges opportunity for success struction is complete. For more information, contact Paul By Staff Sgt. Daniel Lazeroff, Plans and Martinez Programs requirements manager, at 50th Space Wing Public Affairs 567-2679. Lt. Col. Fred Taylor took the reins as the new commander of Schriever Clinic hours the 50th Space Communications The Schriever Clinic will be open Feb. Squadron in a change-of-command 25. Any previous statements of closure ceremony held in the main fitness on this date are retracted. The Schriever center Feb. 4. Clinic will be closed all day March 4 Taylor succeeds Lt. for training purposes. This is to include Col. Donald Fielden, who will 21st MDG at Peterson AFB to include be assigned as the A6 Director of Main and Pete East Pharmacies. For Communications at the U.S. Air all medical emergencies call 911 or go Force Academy. to the nearest emergency room. When “ Th e 5 0 t h S p a c e C om mu n ic at ions requiring after hours acute care con- Squadron has a storied legacy of tact the 556-CARE line and choose the success,” Colonel Taylor said. “The USAFA Acute Care clinic. men and women of the 50th have For more information, contact Master created that legacy and should be Sgt. Donald Boling, Superintendent, proud of those accomplishments, Schriever Clinic. and I’m honored to have the privi- lege to lead this squadron and carry More Briefs page 6 on that legacy.” The new commander engaged the crowd of more than 100 Airmen Inside and civilians on his plans for the future of the 50th SCS. William Wallace vs. the IG...... 3 “In the months and years ahead, U.S. Air Force photo/Dennis Rogers Shoppette expands stock ...... 7 Portals undergo upgrade...... 8 Lt. Col. Fred Taylor, 50th Space Communications Squadron commander, accepts the from Col. Mitchell Butikofer, See 50th SCS page 4 50th Network Operations Group commander, during a change-of-command ceremony in the main fitness center Feb. 4. 2 February 11, 2010 Schriever Sentinel

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To advertise in Cork ‘n Fork please call 719-329-5236 Rates are $35 per week with a 13 time commitment. Schriever Sentinel February 11, 2010 3 Leadership: William Wallace vs. the IG Commentary by Lt. Col. Lorenzo Bradley profession of arms as the most noble of profes- PUBLISHER 1st Space Operations Squadron commander sions in human history, and the covenant be- Lon P. Matejczyk No strategic, operational, or tactical success tween a leader and his followers as sacred. It is [email protected] can be achieved without leadership at every one of the truest phenomenons you will ever witness. Leadership is an awesome responsibility, Editorial level. Leadership, in the context of the USAF, is defined in AFDD 1-1 as “the art and science not to be taken lightly. It’s not about carrying the Editor of influencing and directing people to accom- unit colors and calling the room to attention. It’s Mike Boyd plish the assigned mission.” Facing what has been about your people and their trust and confidence [email protected] described as “the toughest IG since the days of in your judgment, abilities, and that you have Reporter SAC,” I thought it appropriate to address this their welfare and well-being first and foremost Scott Prater topic as we prepare for success. Thus, I humbly in your mind as you strive for mission success [email protected] offer my personal leadership philosophy for your together. In other words, integrity in leadership consideration. is more than just being truthful. It’s about peers, ADVERTISING The foundation of my leadership style is best subordinates, and superiors having absolute trust that your every action and effort is focused on Advertising Director/GM captured in the following line: “They will respect mission success and taking care of your people, Tex Stuart you for your rank, but if they believe in you they will follow you.” As profound as that sounds, not about what does or does not necessarily look [email protected] that’s not mine. That’s Mel Gibson in Braveheart. good on your performance report. It is the in- Tammy Fogall I saw that movie as a in 1995, tegrity of that relationship — that bond — that [email protected] and to this day, have no idea if those were the you can never compromise for it simply cannot Pam Millman actual words of the Scotsman, William Wallace, Lt. Col. Lorenzo Bradley, be recovered. [email protected] or the work of some savvy Hollywood screen- 1st Space Operations Squadron commander Service Before Self. As a leader, you must sup- writer — I’m guessing the latter. Nevertheless, I port the unit above yourself because all accom- Catherine Swendsen have been enamored with it ever since, and have And how does one foster that inspiration? It is plishments, yours individually or the unit’s, are [email protected] always considered this quote fundamental to my derived from the Air Force Core Values. due to teamwork. To quote Andrew Carnegie, Classified Ad Manager leadership style. Integrity First. Albert Einstein once said, “No man will make a great leader who wants to Heidi Witherington The “They” in the quote does not solely denote “Whoever is careless with the truth in small do it all himself, or get all the credit for doing it.” [email protected] one’s subordinates, but also one’s peers and even matters cannot be trusted with the important When you are a team leader, and in the military their supervisors. People will follow you for all matters. A single lie destroys a whole reputation we all will have the opportunity to lead, part ART DEPARTMENT sorts of reasons — fear, peer pressure, or even out of integrity.” One’s own honor and integrity are of taking care of your people is fostering indi- vidual initiative and empowerment to produce Art Director of curiosity as to what you will do next. However, fundamental to military service; however, in this more leaders — the future leaders of our great Rowdy Tompkins in the profession of arms, I believe followership is regard, I am extending Einstein’s quote to the best derived from inspiration which leads to opti- relationship between a leader and his followers. [email protected] See Leadership page 9 mal performance and results in mission success. I regard service to one’s country through the

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advertisement.indd 1 12/2/2009 2:22:43 PM 4 February 11, 2010 Schriever Sentinel Fitness assessment monitors gearing up for March transition By Scott Prater “Col. (Wayne) Monteith (50th Space Wing Commander) Many Airmen who will take the physical assessment later Schriever Sentinel wanted to get the Physical Training Leaders away from test- this year will recognize Krys Bankard, one of Schriever’s new Changes to the Air Force Fitness Program are scheduled to ing, keep them at their workstations and get the new program fitness assessment monitors. Ms. Bankard has worked as a rec- take effect July 1, but fitness leaders here aren’t wasting any up and running as soon as possible,” Mr. Canello said. “With reation aide at the Schriever Fitness Center since 2006. When time preparing for the eventual transition. the prior testing model, PTL’s would routinely visit the fitness the 50th FSS announced it was looking for fitness assessment In reality, some changes have already taken place. As of Jan. center, test a few individuals, go over to their work areas and monitors, Ms. Bankard jumped at the opportunity. 1, Airmen are required to pass a fitness test twice each year. come back later to test more Airmen.” “This is something challenging and different,” she said. “I’ll One change is the way fitness tests will be administered. Another benefit to using dedicated fitness monitors as op- have more action, more responsibility and more of a purpose Currently, unit physical training leaders lead their unit’s physical posed to unit administrators is increased standardization. in testing Air Force members. training sessions and administer fitness assessments. “Now, all of the bases’ PT tests should be administered in During the next few weeks the new fitness assessment moni- By July 1, all fitness tests will be conducted through a cen- the same manner,” Mr. Cannello said. “Everyone should have tors will be working closely with the Health and Wellness tralized system, by trained civilian employees, at Fitness an opportunity to earn an appropriate score and the tests Center during the transition from unit-based assessments to Assessment Cells on each Air Force installation. should be more standardized now so that everyone is taking FAC- based assessments. Here at Schriever, the 50th Force Support Squadron has exactly the same test.” The Schriever fitness team is attempting to make the transition hired two fitness assessment monitors using non-appropriated The 50th FSS is in the process of creating offices at the Fitness to a centralized assessment program as seamless as possible, and funds, and is refitting an area inside the Fitness Center Annex, Center Annex, where the abdominal circumference and the Mr. Cannello is confident that the new program will represent which will soon function as the base’s new FAC. muscular fitness assessments will be performed, but members a positive change for the Air Force. Air Force bases aren’t required to have their FAC’s operational will need to go to the quarter-mile running track to complete “Overall, I do think Air Force members will become more fit,” until July 1, but the 50th Space Wing is moving forward and their assessment. he said. “They are going to have to be. When they only had to will open its FAC well before then. Schriever Fitness Center “Obviously that’s not ideal, but because of limited space at test once a year, people could blow off fitness for 10 months and Director Seth Cannello expects the base’s new FAC to be up the main fitness center that’s how we’ll need to program the then hustle to get in shape the last two months. Now, because and running sometime during March. testing,” Mr. Cannello said. they’ll test twice a year, they won’t be able to take a break.”

and maintaining the $100 million Mission Communications Segment for the Air 50th SCS Force Satellite Control Network and sup- From page 1 porting $50 billion in national satellite and terrestrial systems for the President, the squadron will face many challenges. I of America, allied and co- look forward to turning those challenges alition forces. into opportunities for success,” he said. Colonel Taylor is a 1993 graduate of Col. Mitchel Butikofer, 50th Network Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa. He Operations Group commander, lauded holds a Master of Science degree in elec- Colonel Taylor’s career and his ability to trical engineering. He has held various successfully lead the 50th SCS. positions including Communications- “Your talents, energy, initiative and your Computer Systems Staff Officer and own leadership style, teamed with this Logistics Sustainment Flight Commander. magnificent group of folks, your COMM His last assignment was Japan and Korea squadron, will write the next chapter in the Country Director, Pacific Air Force’s history of the 50th Space Communications International Affairs Division, Hickam U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Stacy Foster Squadron, and help with the 50th Space AFB, Hawaii. Wing’s mission as well,” Colonel Butikofer His decorations include a Defense Fitness Center Annex adjusts hours said. Meritorious Service Medal, two As commander of the 50th SCS, Colonel Meritorious Service Medals and four Air Schriever personnel get in some lunch-time cardio Feb. 9. Starting Feb. 16, the Fitness Center Annex Taylor will be responsible for operating Force Commendation Medals. will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The said guard Matt Pincus, who scored 11 points to lead his team. “This is the first time we’ve even had a winning season. In the past, we’ve Schriever had four guys show up and maybe got a fifth at halftime, but this year we just had a bunch Straight of guys who wanted to play.” Pincus and company (50 OGV) entered the Talk Line title game with only one loss, thanks largely to its guard play, and its up-tempo style. Pincus and Chris Dempsey continuously pushed the The Schriever Straight Talk game pace and 50 OGV relied on its defense Line, 567-8255, is used to dis- to create turnovers. seminate information about a dis- From there, many games simply turned into turbance, crisis or incident, exer- lopsided victories. cise or real-world, on or off-base, The problem for 50 OGV in the title game, which might affect day-to-day however, was... its defense had to account for activities of base personnel. The three pure scorers in Gale, Jacob Burtschi and Joe Johnson. Gale fired from the perim- line will provide base personnel eter, Johnson provided the imposing figure with accurate information about in the low post and Burtschi flew around the the status of any disturbance or court inflicting mayhem and chaos on his U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater crisis situation and the actions opponents. Matt Pincus drives around a screen set by Brad Shirley during the second half of the Schriever Intramural Basketball taken or being taken. Pincus created opportunities for himself League Championship game Feb. 5. 11th Space Warning Squadron earned the league title with a 46-37 victory 50th Space Wing Public Affairs and 50 OGV by driving to the basket, and over 50th Operations Group Standardization and Evaluation Division. will activate and maintain the Dempsey hit a couple of big baskets as well, Straight Talk Line, updating infor- but Forrest Poole kept the game tight with a account for Burtschi, who sunk two 3-pointers Leading by 10 points with four minutes to superior performance on the boards in the and scored 12 of his game-high 18 points in play, 11 SWS opted to spread the floor and use mation as received by the Crisis first half. the second half as 11 SWS pulled away. the clock, which effectively stifled any chance Action Team or On-Scene Public 11 SWS led by two points at intermission, “I think one key for us this year was that we 50 OGV had of making a closing run. Affairs representative. but that’s as close as 50 OGV could get. lost some games during the regular season and “They ran the clock down real well,” said For more information regard- “I think the key to the game was our de- we had to deal with that adversity,” Gale said. 50 OGV guard Brad Shirley. “They played a ing the Straight Talk Line, please fense,” Gale said. “The guys came ready to play “So whenever a team would make their run, we great game and we can’t take anything away contact 50th Space Wing Public and whenever they (50 OGV) made a run, we stayed composed because we had been there from them. It’s just great to be able to come out Affairs at 567-5040. locked up on defense and made a run of our before. We knew our opponents were going and have rivalries and stiff competition with own.” to make a run today, so we stayed composed the guys in next office. That’s the great thing The tournament’s top-seeded team couldn’t and kept playing our game.” about intramural sports.”

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Several activities Service and employees of the intelligence Airmen needing college books can now by the Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit throughout the week are planned, to include community are eligible for this special rule. It participate in a free textbook exchange. organization that provides assistance to ser- Thrift Savings Program and Retirement applies to any individual (and, if married, the Donations are also being taken for any ser- vice members and their families. Dependent, Planning, Financial Planning, Identity Theft, individual’s spouse) who serves on qualified viceable college books. A list of available unmarried children, younger than 21 (age and a Savings Fair at Ent Federal Credit official extended duty service outside of the books is currently in the works. 23 if enrolled as a full- time student at a col- Union. Check your Schriever Happenings United States for at least 90 days during the For more information, contact Bekah lege or university) of active duty personnel, magazine for all the details! period beginning after Dec. 31, 2008, and Nugent of 4 SOPS at 567-5234 or at rebekah. Reserve, Guard and retired military mem- For more information, please contact ending before May 1. [email protected]. bers, survivors of service members who Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at 567-3920. died while on active duty, or survivors of Pikes Peak Workforce Center for Disney World 4-Day Salute individuals who died while receiving re- Extension to the Homeowner’s military spouses Tickets Available at ITT tired pay from the military may apply for a scholarship. The applicant must be plan- Military spouses can receive training op- Assistance Program Eligible Service Members (active or re- ning to attend, or already be attending, an portunities and job search assistance at the The Office of the Secretary of Defense tired US military including active National accredited college or university full time in Pikes Peak Workforce Center. The center of- (Installations and Environment) has autho- Guard, Active reservist, U.S. Coast Guard) the fall of 2010, or be enrolled in a program fers the Career Advancement Accounts pro- rized the Army, acting as the executive agent may purchase up to six tickets at reduced of studies designed to transfer directly into gram which provides financial aid to military for administering the HAP, to extend the ini- pricing. The sale ends July 31, and tickets a four-year program. spouses and portable career opportunities. tial implementation period for the Permanent must be used by Sept. 26, 2010. Blackout dates For more information, contact Toni For more information, contact Debbie Change of Station (PCS) category of the HAP are March 27 through April 9, 2010 at all Hansen of 50 FSS/FSR at 567-5364 or at to 30 September 2010. The change applies to Evert of 50 FSS at 567-3920 or at Debbie. Walt Disney theme parks and other gated [email protected]. service members who are reassigned under [email protected]. attractions and July 3-4, 2010 at the Magic permanent PSC orders: 1) Dated between Kingdom Park Only. Speakers wanted For more information, please contact Brian Feb. 1, 2006 and Sept. 30, 2010, and, 2) To Holiday Party Volunteers needed Do you like to speak in public? Are you Mitchell of 50 FSS at 567-6050 or at brian. a new duty station or home port outside a Everyone, it’s that time of the year again; looking to support your community in a [email protected]. 50-mile radius of the member’s former duty time to start planning this year’s 50th Space special way? The Speakers Bureau can be a station or home port. Wing Holiday party! We need motivated great way to do both! The 50th Space Wing For more information contact Judith volunteers to fundraise, plan and execute Lazyman Triathlon to be held Public Affairs Office is recruiting civilian and Dickson, Schriever Housing Asset Manager, this year’s Holiday Party. There is a lot to Feb. 1-28 at Main Fitness Center military volunteers to speak at local schools, at 567-2884. be done, and we need as many volunteers Sign up at the Main Fitness Center for the colleges, veterans meetings and more. as possible. Lazyman Triathlon! Participants have the Topic of speech can extend beyond your Tax credit extended for deployed For more information, contact 2nd Lt. James entire month of February to complete the career field, and can also include your life, The tax credit for home buying has been Vanderwende of 50 SCS/ SCP at 560-4916. events of an Ironman Triathlon. 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US01-1435.indd 1 10/28/09 11:29 AM 8 February 11, 2010 Schriever Sentinel Portals undergo construction, security upgrade By Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez to access the RA from either portal sonnel. Unit security managers will be 50th Space Wing Public Affairs building. The new entry system will go required to submit proper documen- Schriever personnel may experience through a testing period, followed by tation for each member of their unit some delays entering the restricted construction on the second half of each requiring a badge. After all their forms $ area due to construction at the entry portal area. Construction is expected have been submitted, new badges will Zoom! Whitening for 275 portals. to affect both portals during the next be printed out. (a savings of $225) The construction, which began last few months. “Security managers will be notified Dr. GreGory M. Solich week, will provide a security upgrade Schriever workers can expect some de- to have their personnel report to Bldg. and replace the entry booths with turn- lays to take place during peak hours. 15 to exchange their old badge for a new 5426 N. Academy Suite 105 stile access in both the North and West “Personnel need to have patience one,” Sergeant Dohl said. Entry Control Facilities. and adjust their schedule as needed,” He added that security managers play 719.548.9393 said Staff Sgt. Shad Dohl, 50th Security a crucial role to helping personnel tran- www. Universityparksmiles.com “Air Force Space Command is up- grading security at Schriever with a new Forces Squadron. sition to the new system. Monday thru Thursday 9AM-3PM system,” said Paul Lazeroff, 50th Space Sergeant Dohl added the new system “Training will be vital to a smooth We accept United Concordia Wing Plans and Programs requirements upgrade will increase efficiency by 75 transition into the new alarm system,” manager. percent for each turnstile, expediting the sergeant said. “Personnel should re- Mr. Lazeroff said during construction access to and from the RA. fer to their security managers for proper only half of the portals in each entry Security forces are also working to training. Also, signs will be placed in control facility will be worked on at a make the transition to the new badge the WECF and NECF on proper entry time which will still allow personnel a seamless process for Schriever per- and exit procedures.” Schriever welcomes GPS Civil Focus Day attendees

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This is a walk- The Dorm Move Class is geared toward vated legal team, the Funded Legal Education in training that will be for the SARC annual all Airmen anticipating moving out of the Patriot and Patriot Plus Ski Program may be able to help. Each year the training requirement for FY10. Please make dorms within three months. Participants will Passes Available at ITT Judge Advocate General’s Corps selects active sure to sign in as well as, let your UTM know learn how to identify how much they need to The Patriot Pass and Patriot Pass Plus duty officers to attend law school at the Air if you attend in order to get credit for this. have to afford to live off base, project a budget passes are now available at ITT for active Force’s expense. FLEP participants receive For more information, please contact Kim based on monthly expenditures, and decide duty, active reservists and guard, and re- tuition, fees and book allowances from the Nam of 50 SW/CVK at 567-7634 or at kim. if they are financially fit to move out of the tired military members and their immediate Air Force while continuing to serve on active [email protected]. dorms. The class is held every third Tuesday dependants. duty, thus receiving full pay, allowances and of the month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Airman Patriot Pass adult is $219 and children other benefits while attending law school. Vacancy Announcement: Fitness & Family Readiness Center. (age 6-12) is $104 which includes: unlim- The Excess Leave Program may also be able Assessment Monitor NF-0189-II For more information or to sign up, contact ited, unrestricted skiing at Winter Park to help. ELP allows active duty officers to Debbie Evert of 50th FSS at 567-3920 or at and Copper Mountain. Patriot Pass Plus attend law school by using excess leave. The The Human Resources Office has an open- [email protected]. ing for a new position at the Fitness Center: rates are adult $229 and child $114 which leave is not charged to the officer and does Fitness Assessment Monitor, NF-0189-II, Homes at Schriever AFB includes: unlimited, unrestricted skiing at not have to be paid back. ELP participants $11 per hour, Regular position. Winter Park, Copper Mountain and six days also continue to accrue time for promotion Tierra Vista Communities opened the first Applicant must have knowledge of exer- at Steamboat. and retirement and remain eligible to use Company Grade homes on Aug. 26, 2009. cise physiology and exercise techniques to For more information, please contact Brian the Base Exchange, commissary and medi- New homes continue to be completed each conduct physical fitness evaluation in accor- Mitchell of 50 FSS/FSCO at 567-6050 or at cal services. month and boast features such as stainless dance with Air Force guidance. Knowledge of [email protected]. Under this program, the officer is respon- various office automation software programs, steel, ENERGY STAR® appliances, covered sible for paying all educational costs and does tools, and techniques to support office opera- front and back porches, master bedroom Drop-in Care for School-Age not receive pay and allowances while attend- tions and produce a variety of documents, suites with attached master bath, and mod- ing law school. ern and kitchens with technology niches. Children Available such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, data- The School-Age Program accepts school- For more information, contact the bases, and graphs. Knowledge of Air Force Additionally, the community center is sched- Schriever Legal office at 567-5050. uled for completion by mid-March. age children (kindergarten — 12 years) who fitness assessment standards, protocols, and need drop-in care on “no-school” days from procedures. Skill in administering muscular The first 46 of 130 Junior NCO homes Paralegal recruiting have been completed, and assigned for pay school districts other than District 22. The endurance and cardiovascular tests. Subject cost is $3 per hour, maximum of 10 hours of Paralegal assist attorneys in providing to work an uncommon tour of duty. May grades E1-E6. The remaining units should superior legal counsel to commanders, first all be completed by Summer. Senior NCO care per day. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. require physical dexterity and ability, heavy to 6 p.m. Eligible patrons are active duty, sergeants and other key personnel on a broad physical exertion (lifting up to 75 pounds). and Field Grade Officer homes are tenta- spectrum of legal and related matters. They tively scheduled for completion by the end DoD civilians (APF & NAF), DoD contrac- The application is available on-line athttp:// tors and reservists on active duty or during also provide assistance to eligible clients un- www.schriever.af.mil/services/nafhumanre- of Summer 2010. All 52 CGO homes have der the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals been completed and have been assigned. If active duty training. sources/, or at the NAF Human Resources For more information, please contact support all areas of a legal office, including Office, Bldg 210, Room 137. Applications can you are interested in viewing a home, please military justice, claims, civil law, legal as- contact TVC at 683-3660 or visit them at 201 Cheryl Jensen of 50 FSS at 567-4742 or at be mailed to: 50 FSS/FSMH 210 Falcon Pkwy [email protected]. sistance, contracts and environmental and Ste 2109, Schriever AFB, CO 80912; faxed to Johnston St., to tour a model home and view operations law. Cross-training candidates (719) 567-7199; The Department of the Air floor plans. You may also visit them online New AF Civilian Employment must be able to type a minimum of 25 words Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer. at www.tierra-vista.com. per minute, score a minimum general AQE For more information, please contact Seth For more information, please contact Web Site score of 51 and have no derogatory informa- Cannello of 50 FSS at 567-6658 or at seth. Judy Dickson of the 50th Civil Engineer The Air Force Personnel Center has devel- tion, including previous Articles 15 or court [email protected]. Squadron housing office at 567-2884 or at oped a new Air Force civilian employment convictions. [email protected]. Web site, http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ For more information, contact the Tell Your AF Story: Submissions afcivilianjobs, to educate potential applicants Equal Opportunity Staff at Schriever Legal office at 567-5050. accepted Dec. 20 through Feb. 14 and the general public about available civilian Schriever AFB jobs, the eligibility and application process, EQUAL Plus news Submissions are being accepted for the “Tell and information on finding job opportunities Your Air Force Story” contest. Essays must The EO office will continue to serve both the Airman Management System EQUAL Plus civilian and military personnel at Schriever in various specialties and career fields. advertisements offer military members the be 300 words and submitted in Microsoft For more information about civilian em- Word Format. The essay/story subject is “The Air Force Base as a two-person staff. Edward ability to volunteer for special assignments T. Vaughn is now a civilian serving as the ployment, contact the Total Force Service outside of the normal assignment cycles. Two Air Force is a Great Place to Live, Work, and Center at 1-800-525-0102 or e-mail tfsc. Play.” Tell a story of what that means to you EO Specialist. If your organization or office enhancements have been added within the [email protected]. and your family. is in need of any EO services, please do not EQUAL Plus area. First, a new AMS robot Two categories are available: Adult: 18 hesistate to contact us at 567-5310/7096. Pre-separation Counseling email was created which will generate to an years and up and Youth: ages 12-17. Short For more information, please contact individual after they have volunteered for a stories are uploaded to www.myairforcelife. Celestine Joyner of 50 SW/EO at 567-7096 Briefing Tuesdays at 2 p.m. particular EQUAL Plus job. The e-mail will com, and visitors vote for their favorites. Tell or at [email protected]. The Pre-separation Counseling briefing is confirm they have volunteered for a particu- your friends to vote! The stories receiving the first step to separating or retiring from lar EQUAL Plus job. If this action was done in the highest number of online votes become Liberty Season Ski Pass the military. This briefing is mandatory and error they will also be provided step by step finalists. The military Liberty Season Ski Pass a prerequisite to all other transition-related guidelines on how to withdraw their volun- Grand Prize winner in Adult category will (Keystone and Arapahoe Basin) is now avail- briefings, such as TAP. During this brief- teer status. The second enhancement deals have their story featured in Military Spouse able at Schriever ITT for $189 adults, and ing, members learn about all the benefits with another robot email which will gener- Magazine. Grand Prize winners in both cat- $109 children (age 5-12). Those eligible for and services available when they leave the ate after the assignment NCO has selected egories will receive a grand prize computer the pass are all Active duty military, Active military. Documentation of this briefing is the most qualified/eligible individual for a package valued at $2,000. Submissions must Reservist and National Guard personnel, accomplished through the completion of the particular EQUAL Plus job. The selectee will be received before midnight Feb. 14, 2010. and immediate dependants. The adult and DD Form 2648. If you are a year from separa- receive an assignment rip; the individuals Submission Guidelines, official Rules, and children’s Liberty Pass is good for unlimited tion or two years from retirement, start the that were not selected will receive an e-mail Eligibility Requirements will be posted skiing and snowboarding at Keystone and transition process now. The briefing is held notification. Remember you may only apply soon. Arapahoe Basin from the date of purchase at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, for one EQUAL Plus job at a time. Visit www.myairforcelife.com for com- through Keystone’s closing date, tentatively Bldg. T-65. For more information, call 567-2240 or plete details. set for April 18, 2010. The Liberty Pass must Call the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up. e-mail [email protected].

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