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Did you know? wins Schriever’s Athlete of the Year By 2nd Lt. Marie Denson 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Capt. Joseph Reveteriano, 50th Operations Support Squadron, current operations flight commander, is the type of guy who can light up a room with just a smile. “Rev” as he’s more commonly known was named Schriever’s Athlete of the year for 2010 and there is no question about his qualifications. He was one of six U.S. Air Force members to participate in the USAF in Europe Tennis team at Headquarters Allied Air Command Tennis Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands Did you know Feb. 2 is Groundhog Day? last September, where the team took first place. Punxsutwaney Phil, the famous prognos- “The team was amazing,” he said. “The men, women, ticating groundhog from Pennsylvania, coaches and doctors were like a family. They welcomed emerged from his burrow on Gobbler’s all the new members with open arms. From day one it Knob and did not see his shadow? was smooth sailing. The best part of this experience was According to American folklore, it’s go- just being in a competitive, team environment again. It ing to be a short winter. was such an awesome experience.” Rev is already planning on heading to London in 2012 for the next USAFE Tennis competition. He says that Base Briefs each tournament, win or lose, is a learning experience and makes you a better player. 1 SOPS celebrates heritage “I’ve been in hundreds of competitions. The good The 1st Space Operations part about being in a lot of competitions is you need Squadron will be hosting a Heritage that much experience to learn how to cope with win- Dinner Feb. 11 celebrating the 50th ning but even more so, you have to learn to take your Anniversary of 1 SOPS. Please RSVP losses,” he says. “You aren’t always going to win as many by Friday to https://einvitations.afit. tournaments as you’d like to, but that is where you do edu/1SOPS50thHeritageDinner/anim. most of your learning.” cfm. For more information, please con- Rev has been playing tennis for more than 20 years. He started out as an eight-year-old in Victorville, Calif. tact Capt. Tim Blockyou at 567-6166. “My dad, Senior Master Sgt. (ret.) Kenneth Reveteriano, Sr., got me into playing tennis,” he said. “But it wasn’t Looking for a volunteer anything serious; it was more like all of us having fun. opportunity We were an athletic family, playing kick-ball and running The Annual Awards Committee around. At first it was just us hitting the ball back and is seeking seven volunteers to serve forth across the net, it wasn’t until later that we really as designated drivers for the Annual started getting into it.” Awards Banquet Friday at 6 p.m. until Once his father realized his child had a real interest the event concludes. The committee in the sport, he got him involved in the United States Courtesy photo will provide dinner for your assistance Tennis Association/National Junior Tennis League, now Capt. Joseph Reveteriano, 50th Operations Support Squadron, current operations, flight com- mander, back hands a shot against a Royal Air Force opponent in a round-robin singles match, with this prestigious event. Hope to see See Athlete page 9 you there. For volunteer information where he won 6-0, 6-1 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. please contact Tech. Sgt. Kevin Diaz at 567-2842 or Staff Sgt. Ryan Gangadeen at 567-5565. Youth soccer registration Team Schriever celebrates newest promotees kicks off The Youth Sports Office is currently taking registration for youth soccer, 3-18 years of age. Cost is $50 for 3-4 yr. olds and $60 for 5-18 yr. olds. The price includes a photo, trophy and end of season banquet. Youth of active duty military, retirees, contractors, DoD and NAF civilians are eligible to play. Volunteer coaches are also needed. For more information, please contact Korey Kuykendall at 567-2850. Mini basketball camp for youth Schriever AFB Youth Sports will host a Mini Basketball Camp for youth aged 9-17 starting Feb. 19. It will begin at 10 a.m. and will meet for four consecutive weeks ending March 12. The camp will last for two hours each day and will cover basic skills in dribbling, passing, offense and defense. The cost will be $20 and is open to the youth of active duty, retired military, DoD civilians and contractors. For more informa- tion, please contact Korey Kuykendall at 567-2850. More Briefs page 8 Inside U.S. Air Force photo/ Dave Ahlschwede New base developments...... 3 Col. Wayne Monteith, 50th Space Wing commander, speaks here, Jan. 31st, to Schriever’s newest promotees and recommends they be familiar with the United New fitness requirements...... 5 States Air Force Core Values booklet, and Air Force Instruction 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure. Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls...... 10 2 February 3, 2011 Schriever Sentinel SnoFest 2011 a winter wonderland for miltary familes

Racers in the individual category, ski down the course during SnoFest at Keystone Resort Jan. 28. One-hundred and eighty-six racers competed for individual bragging rights in ski and snowboard categories.

Susan Webber (center), a Schriever AFB member, placed third in the individual snowboard category Jan. 27. Col. Rick LoCastro, 10th Air Base Wing commander from The Academy (left) and Command Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, 10th ABW Command Chief, USAFA, U.S. Air Force photos/Master Sgt. Christopher DeWitt presented awards to winners of the individual and team categories. Peterson AFB walked away with Lyndsay, Jill, and Erin Ruane, Peterson AFB, compete in the family category of the cardboard their third consecutive commander’s cup. derby race on the second day of SnoFest 2011 at Keystone Resort Jan. 28. Twenty-four entries competed, earning points for most creative and crowd favorite.

Door prizes were passed out to SnoFest race participants following the awards presentation. SnoFest participants had access to a hospitality tent at the base of the mountain where they could Nintey-eight racers participated in races the Jan. 27, which earned points toward the coveted get snacks, rest, and visit with friends and family. Approximately 3,100 attended this year’s event commander’s cup. who were treated to some unseasonably warm weather and great snow conditions.

Answer to previous question: On Jan. 30, 1992, the 50th NATO III, and the Fleet Satellite Communications System. Space Wing replaced the 2nd Space Wing at Falcon AFB This week’s question:This week the 1st Space Operations absorbing the 2nd SW’s personnel, facilities, budget, and Squadron celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The 1st is one of History Quiz functions. What satellites did the 50th SW support? The 50th only two 50th Space Wing squadrons whose entire mission assumed operations and/or support for the Global Positioning history has been in the space-related operations. What other Week of Feb. 3, 2011 System, Defense Satellite Communications System, Defense squadron in the 50th SW has a history exclusively in space Support Program, Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, missions? Schriever Sentinel February 3, 2011 3 A Le a d e r ’s Pe r s p e c t i v e

Editorial New Year brings new base developments Editor Rob.Larimer Commentary by Col. Edward Baron three days per week with virtually nothing for [email protected] 50th Mission Support Group commander them to do on base. We started a school-age Reporter It’s the new year in the year and we’ve said program for children 12-and-under last sum- Scott Prater goodbye to some old things and are gearing up mer. With the multi-purpose facility, we will be [email protected] to welcome some new projects. Goodbye to the able to provide structured activities to educate National Security Personnel System, Windows and entertain our older children base popula- ADVERTISING Vista, and hopefully a huge number of helping tion starting this spring. For those base personnel who enter and park Advertising Director hands. As the weather warms we’ll accelerate on the west side of the base, we will finally do Sue Hamilton a large number of construction and renovation away with the double-stop intersection. We re- [email protected] projects across the base to support new hous- ing residents, the entire base population, and moved some stop signs last summer to improve Tammy Fogall improve the sustainability of the base. traffic flow as a temporary measure. This spring, [email protected] My favorite project is the indoor track that we the Corps of Engineers will add turn lanes and Pam Millman hope to see break ground on the east side of the modify the parking lot to alleviate this trouble [email protected] fitness center by the end of February. After many spot. This will complete the first two phases of a five-phase plan to reroute roads and add Nancy Trembly contract and design iterations, we were able to parking. The final three phases will compete [email protected] award a project to build a steel frame, stressed fabric structure to cover a lighted 1/13 mile track for future funding. with banked corners. This will provide an all- Well underway on the west side is the new Classifieds weather option for running and completing the 310th Space Wing Headquarters, a necessary Hyrum Choate cardio portion of the fitness assessments. project to house the reserve wing and provide [email protected] Another key project that we’re working on enough facility space so we can tear down Stacy Brack is the construction of the temporary multi-pur- Building 609, which is a temporary facility [email protected] pose facility on the west side of the fitness center. within the restricted area that has exceeded This facility will have classroom space designed its design life. ART DEPARTMENT primarily to support a part-time youth center, We also have a number of security and xeri- a key gap in our current support to housing scaping projects starting. The Visitor Control Art Director residents. Most of the on-base children attend Center xeriscaping already started. The Child Rowdy Tompkins school in Ellicott, which has a four-day week Col. Edward Baron See New Year page 7 [email protected] program with no school on Fridays. That leaves 50th Mission Support Group commander

1. Enlisted chevron rank must be sewn on the light weight blue jacket sleeve. Metal rank on collar is no longer authorized. Dress 2. Backpacks must be carried in left hand, on left shoulder, or both shoulders (not to interfere with rendering the proper salute). Only black backpacks may be worn with blue uniform combinations while solid-color black, olive drab, or woodland camouflage is the authorized with the BDU. Note: Optional accessories such as backpacks, briefcases, Right and hydration systems are also authorized for the ABU pattern. 4 February 3, 2011 Schriever Sentinel Former takes Helm of 14th AF, JFCC-Space By Maj. Stacie N. Shafran Helms became an astronaut in July 1991. On 14th Air Force Public Affairs Jan. 13, 1993, then an Air Force and a Vandenberg, Air Force Base, Calif. — The member of the Endeavour crew, men and women of the 14th Air Force and she became the first U.S. military woman Joint Functional Component Command for in space. She flew on STS-54 (1993), STS-64 Space welcomed a new commander with the (1994), STS-78 (1996) and STS-101 (2000), arrival of Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, who assumed and served aboard the International Space command during a ceremony at Vandenberg, Station as a member of the Expedition-2 AFB, Calif. Jan. 21. crew (2001). A veteran of five space flights, General Helms, who was promoted to lieu- General Helms has logged 211 days in space, tenant general an hour prior to the change including a spacewalk of eight hours and of command, previously served as the di- 56 minutes, a world record. General Helms rector of plans and policy at U.S. Strategic commanded the 45th Space Wing at Patrick Command at , Neb. AFB, Fla. Her staff assignments include tours “The men and women who operate and at Headquarters , defend the space enterprise are a national Air Education and Training Command, and treasure and it is with the deepest respect that U.S. Strategic Command. I take the flag for both the JFCC-Space and As the commander of JFCC Space, which the 14th Air Force,” said General Helms. is a component of U.S. Strategic Command, During her speech, the general explained General Helms is responsible for executing con- that 50 years ago, we looked to space as an U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Satran tinuous, integrated space operations to deliver unexplored frontier, and like other frontiers Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, the Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force commander, theater and global effects in support of national on the verge of discovery, there was immense speaks after receiving command Jan. 21. and combatant commander objectives. promise and mystery. As the commander of 14th Air Force, which “Now as we look back at the efforts of tage to keep the initiative and win the fight. Command commander. is the Air Force’s sole Numbered Air Force for discovery just 50 years later, it is truly awe- We, the men and women of JFCC-Space and General Helms was commissioned from space, General Helms leads an operational inspiring to see the magnitude of what we have 14th Air Force, have a moral obligation to the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1980. She has mission that includes space launch from the collectively achieved, for today, leveraging the ensure that we support the warfighter to the served as an F-15 and F-16 weapons separa- east and west coasts, satellite command and advantages of space is as prevalent a practice absolute best of our abilities.” tion engineer and a flight test engineer. As a control, missile warning, space surveillance as breathing the air around us,” she said. In attendance were the general’s parents, flight test engineer, General Helms has flown and command and control of assigned and The general, keenly aware of her new com- family and friends, as well as Erin Conaton, in 30 types of U.S. and Canadian military attached joint space forces. mand’s impact on the warfighter, pledged the under secretary of the Air Force, Richard aircraft. She has also served as project offi- General Helms assumed command from continuing support. McKinney, the deputy under secretary for cer on the CF-18 aircraft as a U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Larry James, who is now the deputy “There are Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and space programs, Gen. Kevin Chilton, for- Exchange Officer to the Canadian Aerospace chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance Airmen in harm’s way all around the world, mer U.S. Strategic Command commander, Engineering Test Establishment. and reconnaissance at Headquarters U.S. all of whom deeply leverage our space advan- and Gen. William Shelton, Air Force Space Selected by NASA in January 1990, General Air Force in Washington, D.C. Man on the street Who do you think will win the Superbowl?

“Packers” “Packers” “Steelers” “Packers” “Steelers” — Tech. Sgt. Katherine Divine, — Capt. Cori Bennett, — Jenna Anderson, — Senior Airman Brandy Tatum, — Tech. Sgt. Javier Perez, 50th Space Wing Command Post 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron 50th Force Support Squadron 1st Space Operations Squadron 4th Space Operations Squadron

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The Transcript can publish your Notices of Guardianship • For more info call 634-1048 Schriever Sentinel February 3, 2011 5 New fitness requirements for deploying Airmen By Capt. Omar Villarreal Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs Randolph, Air Force Base, Texas —Airmen preparing to attend Army-taught Combat Skills Training prior to deploying to a joint expeditionary tasking in direct support of combatant commander or joint task force ground component missions will soon be required to possess a current and passing fitness assessment, according to new Air Education and Training Command guidance. The new standards, which already apply to Air Force-taught Combat Airman Skills Training, took effect Tuesday. “Joint expeditionary training courses can range from 21 to 70 days, and are very physically demanding,” said Lt. Gen. Douglas H. Owens, the Air Education and Training Command vice commander. “Due to the physical demands of the courses, and requests from Air Expeditionary Group commanders, Airmen will be required to have a passing fitness assessment on record before attending CST.” If a wing wishes to deploy an Airman to CST without a current or passing fitness assessment, the Airman must provide a letter signed by a medical provider and that letter must be endorsed by the wing commander or equivalent certifying the Airman can complete specific physical tasks performed during training. Airmen who attend CST are put through an intense simulation of what they may experience while deployed and must be physically fit to complete the rigorous training, said Col. Chuck Douglass, the 602nd Training Group (provisional) commander. “Soldiers who have recently returned from a deployment, in Iraq or Afghanistan, train Airmen on what they went through and what could be expected,” Douglass said. “Airmen learn how to actively participate in convoy operations, they are put in combat scenarios, they learn how to call for medical evacuations and per- form combat lifesaving techniques.” The training is very physically demanding because of the move- ments required and the weight of protective gear worn by Airmen, he said. “Airmen who arrive at CST, not in compliance, will be eliminated from training and returned to home station as directed by AETC lead- ership,” Colonel Douglass said. “The 602nd TRG(P) has the mission to prepare Airmen for their deployments ... it is up to each Airman’s U.S. Air Force photo/ Capt. John Severns home station to ensure they are prepared for CST.” An Airman advances toward a hill during a live-fire exercise as part of Combat Skills Training for provincial reconstruction For more information on JET, visit www.jetairmen.af.mil, team members. In the exercise, teams of Airmen and Soldiers make their way up a hill while firing at targets using live am- www.facebook.com/jetairmenfanpage or www.keesler.af.mil/ munition. Airmen preparing for joint expeditionary taskings must be prepared for physically strenuous activities during their units/2ndairforce.asp. Army-led training courses.

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MILITARY CAMP A 4.5" X 7" 1-18-11 1 6 February 3, 2011 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel February 3, 2011 7 Fitness center running program takes the guess work out of training By Scott Prater as a backlog of patrons stretched niques for using the equipment at much more (work). With this plan Schriever Sentinel into six weeks. the fitness center. “ I don’t get shin splints or cramps After delivering her third Knowing he couldn’t do much Major Zarb-Cousin produced the and it’s helping my body adjust to child this past September, Staff about the backlog, Mr. Cannello program during his spare time. It working out again after having my Sgt. Megan Boren, 50th Space decided he could at least make the took approximately 40 to 50 hours baby.” Communications Squadron, knew time people were waiting more pro- to complete, but the results have The key, says Major Zarb-Cousin, she needed some guidance to get ductive, and make their personal- proven to be all-encompassing. stems from increasing only one back into the physical shape the Air training sessions more efficient “It can take anybody from any variable at time. When you increase Force demands. once they started them. point and improve their fitness,” he intensity, you keep volume low, and “I had been struggling with He sent out a request to a few fit- said. “And it does it in a way that vice versa. physical training and applied at ness experts around the area asking Fitness center prevents injury and makes running “Following the program is re- the fitness center to have a personal for a running and cardio plan. The running more enjoyable for the participant, ally like having a coach,” he said. trainer help me figure out the best perfect response came back from which helps people stick with it.” “It’s just that the coach is a piece of way to go about it,” she said. Maj. Jason Zarb-Cousin, cross program Though Major Zarb-Cousin said paper. So long as people follow it, Like many people who suddenly country, track and field director the running program’s first four they’ll improve. But, that’s where jump back into fitness, Sergeant of operations at the U.S. Air Force point, Mr. Cannello hands over the weeks serve to lay a foundation for the responsibility comes in — they Boren was faced with the daunting Academy. running-program details. the interval work that comes later, have to follow it.” task of not only figuring out where Based on nearly 15 years of col- “What it does is allow people to Sergeant Boren has noticed a dif- Mr. Cannello will continue to to begin, but how long and strenu- legiate athletic and coaching expe- begin their cardio work, on a speci- ference in her fitness level after just deliver details to those who have ous her workouts should be. rience, Major Zarb-Cousin created fied plan, prior to the time they be- two weeks. requested a personal trainer and is This past summer, as stricter AF 12-and 16-week running and cardio gin seeing their trainer,” he said. “It “I’ve already drastically reduced in an ongoing process of evaluat- physical fitness standards took ef- workout plans that proved to be ad- also makes the personal-training my times,” she said. “The program ing the new plan, but anyone can fect, more Schriever Airmen vantageous on two fronts — they sessions more efficient. Instead of allows you to assess yourself and take advantage of the program. For sought the help of personal train- were detailed and easy to follow. spending 45 minutes of an hour- build your baseline. It’s nice to more program information con- ers. Schriever Fitness and Sports Now, as soon as backlogged long session running on the track, know there’s a thought process be- tact the Schriever Fitness Center Manager Seth Cannello watched members reach the four-week-out they’re learning exercises and tech- hind it and it doesn’t feel like too at 567-6628.

tees during inclement weather. nacle event this year, will be the On the training side, we are mov- dedication of our 9/11 Memorial. Fitness New Year ing Base-X to the far southeast cor- 50th Civil Engineer Squadron is ner of the base. This will isolate the close to concluding the design, af- From page 3 training area from the rest of base ter which we will award a contract operations to avoid interference. We to construct the memorial at the Development Center will get more xe- will also be adding an all terrain ve- corner of Enoch Road and Falcon riscaping, rocks, trees and bollards, to hicle course for our defenders and a Parkway next to the Security Forces provide increased protection. Building shoot house to practice active-shoot- building. The memorial will provide Tip 210 and the medical clinic will also get er-response training. The obstacle the proper dignity and respect for the same treatment with the addition course outside the south restricted the steel beam from the collapsed of a gazebo for the clinic. Most of the area fence will also be renovated. It World Trade Center, and create a Burn big calories. You burn more calo- landscaping and sidewalks around the fell into disrepair during an obstacle location where we can remember ries when you work many large muscle north portal, and Bldgs. 300, 301, 400 course training moratorium but the the events of that day. groups simultaneously. Next time at the and 401 will be replaced to improve moratorium has been lifted. The fire We will do our best to minimize sustainability and remove all the brick fighters received some new fire train- the impact to base personnel during gym, try running, jumping rope, skipping, pavers that are coming loose. The two ing simulators and we fenced their all of these projects. So please bear even jumping jacks! base gates will get overhead roofs to training area to improve safety. with us as we improve the base, and protect the gate guards and augmen- What will hopefully be the pin- welcome in the new for 2011.

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Please call the Airman and Family turns delayed by last month’s tax law changes. is provided for children aged 6 months to 12 ticipate in elections while away from home Readiness Center to sign up. The delayed returns include those claiming years of age at the base Child Development and can be found at FVAP.gov or http://chal- itemized deductions on Schedule A, the higher Center. You must include child/children’s lenge.gov/DoD/115-absentee-voting-slogan- Get records reviewed for VA education tuition and fees deduction on Form name(s) and age(s) with RSVP. Heartlink contest. The FVAP Poster Contest seeks claims 8917, and the educator expenses deduction. is an interactive program designed to in- artwork illustrating what is means to be an Tax returns filed with Form 5405, First-Time Separating or retiring? Considering a troduce and familiarize spouses with key American voter anywhere in the world. The Veteran’s disability claim? The Disabled Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the helping agencies, and provide information FVAP Poster Contest details are located at Credit, are also delayed. Taxpayers using the American Veterans representative will be here on available benefits, and programs. For more FVAP.gov or http://challenge.gov/DoD/116- Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are still Schriever Tax Center for these delayed forms information, please contact Heidi Tintle at absentee-voting-poster-contest. The winner can get a head start because we will accept and appointments available. The DAV will be out 567-3920 for each contest and a guest will receive a again Feb. 4. The Disabled American Veterans prepare these impacted returns immediately. trip to our nation’s capital to participate in The Schriever Tax Center will hold the returns is the only service organization authorized to Improve financial fitness special events and tours. There is no limit provide medical records reviews for the VA. and electronically submit them after the IRS An essential part to having good finan- to the number of entries an individual may systems open Feb. 14 for the delayed forms. They will also complete the paperwork needed cial health is maintaining your “Financial submit for either contest. All entries must to get your disability claim started. You will For more information, please contact Ms. Jan Fitness.” To do so, you need to assess your be received by April 8. Defense Human Pardalis at 567-6255 or 5050. need to bring a copy of your medical records finances to see if you are on course with Resource Activity personnel and their im- to this appointment. If you are 210 days or Learn seven habits of highly meeting set financial goals. Want to buy a mediate family members are not eligible to less from separation or retirement, stop by house in five years? 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Sign up for our contact Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. Center. For more information, please contact call 567-3920 to sign up. SharePoint end user training for a basic over- Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. view and introduction of capabilities avail- Exterior shuttle bus changes FAC requires FSQs sooner able with SharePoint. Classes are available Exterior shuttle bus will now only run from As of now, members are not allowed to fill Coupon University shows how to Feb. 16 and 17 and March 16 and 17 from 9 11 a.m. starting at the SIDC with a continu- out a Fitness Screening Questionnaire at test save a.m. to 2 p.m. at the TEC. To sign up click ous loop from the SIDC, to the north portal, time. Members can fill out the FSQ as early Spending only $150 a month to feed a fam- on the link: https://eis.afspc.af.mil/unit/hq/ and to Building 210 and the last pick up time as 30 days prior to their Fitness Assessment ily of four? Don’t think this is possible? Think A6/A6X/A6XX/training/Page%20Library/ from the NECF at 1:08 p.m., Monday through and no later than one week prior to their again! This class will provide all the tools SignUp.aspx 1) View available Classes, select Friday. The remainder of the day the exterior Fitness Assessment to allow the UFPM time and websites you need to know to make cou- the Sign Up button to register for class. 2) shuttle bus will now run inside the Restricted to screen for medical issues. Print off two poning a part of your everyday life. Coupon You will be redirected to the class registra- Area. For more information contact Tech. copies, one for the UFPM and the other University will be offered at the Housing tion page. Find your name in right-hand Sgt. Richard Cardiel at 567-6632. brought to the FAC. If you have any ques- Community Center, Feb. 23 at noon. Call column, click the blue “edit” button on the tions, please call Stephen Steinke at 567-2359 the Airman and Family Readiness Center left side, registration info. to include Student Basics lead to good fire or Krystal Bankard at 567-6650. at 567-3920 to sign up. and Supervisor Names. You will be notified prevention AF uses new assignment by e-mail when the approval status has been One of the very basics in fire prevention, Sponsors train here updated. For information contact Mary Lou as well as safety, is good housekeeping. An notification process Make incoming personnel’s arrival to Welch at 554-2349. old but true saying in the fire service is, “A Effective now, assignment notifications Schriever a positive experience by attend- clean house seldom burns.” Proper disposal will be automated for all active duty mem- ing sponsorship training, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m. Join in the Lazyman Triathlon of unnecessary flammable and combustible bers, lieutenant colonel and below. Once an Training is mandatory for newly assigned Now through Feb. 28, participants have liquids is a good housekeeping practice and assignment is loaded by Air Force Personnel sponsors. Training highlights responsibili- the entire month to complete the events of an helps protect our environment. Dispose of Center, virtual MPF will send an e-mail to the ties, local on-and-off base resources, and the Ironman (swim 2.4 miles, bicycle 112 miles, unnecessary clothing, boxes, and papers to Airman’s e-mail addresses listed in MilPDS effects sponsorship has on the mission. The run 26.2 miles). No substitute events will be reduce the amount of combustibles in your and vMPF. The e-mail notifies Airman of the class is at the Airman and Family Readiness allowed. Please register for this event prior to home. For more information, please contact assignment selection without assignment Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the A&FRC at 567- Feb. 11. For more information, please contact Paul Macek at 567-3377. details, and directs them to access the vMPF 3920 to sign up. Seth Cannello at 567-6658. within seven calendar days to acknowledge Request for leave donations receipt. This action automatically updates Give parents a break Build healthy relationships Titra Jackson, 50 SFS/CCS,Tom Strickland, the official assignment notification date and Give Parents a Break is Feb. 25 7-11 p.m. Our military family life consultant will 50 CONS, and James Mesco, SIDC, have been starts the seven day option clock. Members The program is funded by the Air Force Aid host a discussion Tuesday at 10 a.m. on the approved for the Voluntary Leave Transfer are recommended to update their personal Society and is designed to provide relief for components of healthy relationships, focused Program due to their medical conditions. email address in vMPF to assist with assign- active duty Air Force parents who are experi- on dating singles and non-married couples. Should you like to donate leave to any of these ment notification. This new process does not encing stress in their lives. This can be from The discussion group will be held in the class- employees; complete the OPM 630-A, Request apply to AFRC or ANG personnel. For more deployment or TDY, emergency situations, room at the Airman and Family Readiness to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient information, please contact Staff Sgt. Frazier other unique circumstances or hardships, or Center and will last one hour. Please call under the VLTP (within agency) http://www. at 567-5900. for those who just need a break. Reservations Heidi Tintle to register 567-3920. opm.gov/FORMS/PDF_FILL/opm630a.pdf are made on a first come, first served basis at or https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/op- Basketball court to be closed the Child Development Center and must be Re-synergize your marriage m630b.pdf (outside agency). You may scan Schriever AFB Youth Sports will host made by Feb. 23. The first step is to get a refer- Based on Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits of the signed form and email to POC, fax to a Mini Basketball Camp for youth aged ral certificate from the Airman and Family Highly Effective People, the “8 Habits of a 567-2832, or take it to Civilian Personnel 9-17 starting Feb. 19 and will run every Readiness Center, squadron commander/ Successful Marriage” is a fun, interactive office in Building 210, Room 137. Donations Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon until March first sergeant, Family Advocacy, the Child couples-course that focuses on three pri- of leave can only be accepted from civil ser- 12. Consequently, the basketball court will be Development Center, or the chaplain. Next, mary pillars: Character, Communication, vice employees. For more information, please closed for general use. For more information, go to the CDC for paperwork and to make and Companionship. Learn strategies to contact Mr. David Duhe at 567-5679. please contact Seth Cannello at 567-6658 the reservation. There has to be more than re-synergize your marriage. The class will eight children signed up; if not, the session be held Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Search jobs via NAF website AFRC offers books, DVDs gets cancelled. For more information, please Airman & Family Readiness Center. Call the The website for NAF jobs for all Air Force The Airman and Family Readiness Center contact Heidi Tintle at 567-3920. A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up. bases (CONUS and Overseas) is www.naf- has just received more than 50 new books and jobs.org. For more information, please con- DVD’s in both English and Spanish on spe- Personnel should review their Apply for federal employment tact Vicki Schumacher at 567-4737. cial needs for all ages of children. Topics are automated records management The Schriever Airman & Family Readiness disability specific or more general including system Center and the Schriever Civilian Personnel Learn your survivor benefits resilience, working with siblings, marriage Office team up to bring you the 10 most cru- Retiring. Hard to believe, isn’t it? After all It is imperative that all AF members and special needs children, sports, financial cial steps you need to know in the process of these years you and your family are about to view and verify their Automated Records planning for special needs, special needs law, applying for federal employment. It is helpful leave active duty to enjoy a well-earned life in Management System records. It is each mem- and much more. These are in addition to an to have navigated through some job descrip- the civilian world. Right now your mind is bers responsibility to ensure that their records already extensive array of books and DVD’s tions on www.usajobs.gov before coming to filled with thoughts of the many things you are true and factual and that all documents that are all available for the Schriever com- the class. The class is Friday at 1 p.m. and must do to prepare for this major change. have been placed in their records accordingly. munity to borrow. Come by building T-65 Feb. 17 at 9 a.m. at the Airman & Family The move to and setting up of a new home; Your promotion or future promotion could any time between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Readiness Center. Call the A&FRC at 567- new neighbors and schools; a new job — all depend on it! For more information, please Monday through Friday to check them out. 3920 to sign up. these things demand time and attention. But contact Customer Service at 567-5900. For more information, please contact Heidi before they get you too wrapped up, there’s Tintle at 567-3920. Say good-bye to dorm life one decision you must make before you re- Entries now being accepted for This class is geared toward all Airmen an- tire that will last for the rest of your life and Calling all new military spouses poster, slogan contest ticipating a move out of the dorms within beyond. Prior to retiring, you will have a Are you a new military spouse? Do you For the first time ever, the Federal Voting three months. Participants learn how to chance to enroll in the Survivor Benefit Plan. know of a new military spouse, married Assistance Program is opening its biennial identify how much money is needed to af- For more information, please contact Kevin five years or less? Then please join us for voting poster and slogan contests to all U.S. ford to live off base, project a budget based Mitchell at 567-4037. Schriever Sentinel February 3, 2011 9 structor at the Memorial Tennis center evident through his athleticism, but also in Colorado Springs, Colo. through his dedication to the training How Much Are Athlete Some may be exhausted at the laun- mission in the 50th Operations Group. dry list of activities Rev has on his He dedicates himself to achieve what From page 1 plate, but he says being interested in is right for our mission and is highly You Leaving everything and wanting to try it all has respected among his peers and super- referred to as National Junior Tennis always been his biggest problem. visors alike” On The Table and Learning. At the age of 12, Rev How does the Schriever Athlete of Currently, Captain Rev is in charge began competing through the NJTL, the Year keep his active lifestyle under of all satellite command and control Are Your Taxes and at 15 he began playing a regular control? Prioritization. training for the 50th OG. tournament schedule. “I just learned how to juggle every- “I get the opportunity to see all the Done Right? In his early twenties, Rev began vol- thing and to prioritize what was most satellite operations in the wing,” he said. unteer coaching for the USTA/NJTL. important,” he said. “Even now with “It’s good to see the differences, my flight • No Fees Up Front He wanted to give back to the program my family, work and any activity I’m in OSS is the best of the best. I can’t say • Express Services he enjoyed so much growing up. involved in, if I really want to do any- enough good things about them.” That led to other volunteer and coach- thing extra I have to make the time. As for the future, his plan is to make • Military discount $35.00 off Tax Prep ing opportunities. You have to prioritize.” the military a career, and afterward, • Let us review your work before you file it Today, he still volunteers for the USTA It also helps that he has so much sup- he’d like to teach at the college level in the intermountain section, where he port from his wife and son, as well as and coach tennis. Military iD CarD was named the chair for the collegiate his co-workers from the 50th OSS and “It’s not just about playing tennis for HolDers reCeive Your Taxlady committee, which focuses on college stu- 2nd Space Operations Squadron. me, it’s about being part of a sport,” he $ 401 Windchime Place dents who want to play competitively 35 off “Captain Rev represents the very said. “And being part of that sport you (corner of Woodmen and Rockrimmon) but aren’t part of a college team. Rev best of leadership and officership,” want to give back, whether it’s for the tax serviCe also volunteered for the USAF Academy said Lt. Col. Theresa Malasavage, 50th little ones or the collegiate players. It’s *Valid until Feb. 28, 2011 719-548-4924 Summer Sports Camp as a tennis in- Operations Support Squadron com- one of those sports that you can play structor last summer, and is a tennis in- mander. “His relentless drive is not only forever.” YOU’RE NOT ADVERTISING IN COLORADO POWER Team Schriever members run for fun CLASSIFIEDS?!

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U.S. Air Force photo/Jennifer Thibault Col. Edward Baron, 50th Mission Support Group commander, discusses the status of ongoing projects with approximately 30 housing mem- ® bers as part of a town hall meeting held here Jan. 27. Tierra Vista representatives also provided updates on services and programs they’re working for housing members. 10 February 3, 2011 Schriever Sentinel Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls Missile Defense Integration and place fatalities after motor vehicle accidents. caution tape or barricades. Operations Center Safety Office There are many situations that can cause slips, trips and • Always use a ladder or step stool. Never stand on a chair, falls. However, most of them can be prevented by eliminating desk, shelf, crate or box or any other unstable item to reach Slips, trips and falls, typically the clumsy result of poor workplace hazards and by behavior modification. something. planning, happen to everyone at one time or another. Winter “People taking the proper action to work safely,” said Mr. • Use even strides and good balance when walking. Always weather can increase the chances unless due diligence is Ellis. use handrails when available. paid to prevention. He offered the following tips to prevent STF injuries: • Use “three point positioning” when entering or exiting In 2010, employee mishaps at the Missile Defense • Wear footwear that is appropriate for the conditions trucks, equipment or construction vehicles. Maintain three Integration and Operations Center were most frequently inside and outside. On smooth or wet surfaces, wear slip points of attachment at all times; both hands and one foot the result of slips, trips and falls; most of which occurred resistant soles. On snowy, icy and rainy days wear boots to or both feet and one hand. Enter and exit equipment facing between the parking lot and the MDIOC, according to Jeffrey work and change as needed after arriving. it. Use all of the steps, never jump. Ellis, JRDC Safety officer and manager. • Be aware of changes in elevation and walking surfaces. • Keep floors clean, dry and free of clutter. Report a haz- In most instances, winter weather leaving snow, ice and When moving from carpet to tile or dry tile to wet tile, the ardous condition immediately. water in its wake led to the loss of balance that resulted in grip between the shoe sole and the floor lessens. Alter your • Apply non-slip surfacing such as adhesive backed sheets, broken wrists, ankles, bruises and lacerations. stride to take shorter, slower steps. anti-slip paint, open-spaced grates or mats to ramps, docks, Schriever members are not the only ones falling prey to • Do not stand while riding the bus when both your hands platforms or stairways recognized as hazardous. these awkward tumbles. Nationwide, almost one in every five are full. The bus floor and steps are awkward surfaces that With numerous investigations, accident reconstructions work-related injuries results from a slip, trip or fall, accord- can cause loss of balance. Get help to carry heavy or bulky and interviews to call upon, Mr. Ellis summarized his preven- ing to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. objects. Use carts or other mechanical aids. tion into two words, “Think ahead! If it snowed or rained, In most cases, employees return to work after three to four • Clean up, correct, remove or report unsafe conditions to there will be wet conditions, it will be slippery and those days of medical treatment and rest. your local safety office or unit safety representative, such as conditions will test your ability to stay balanced, stay alert, The seriousness of these incidents may surprise some, as spills, electric cords, frayed carpets, worn stairs and other stay safe, and stay alive! Be prepared and use common sense. falls kill more than 12,000 people a year — about 1,200 of hazards that could result in a slip, trip or fall injury. Warn Don’t become a patient or a statistic.” them at work. That makes them the biggest cause of work- others of hazards by placing signs, cones or by isolation with (Data from www.osha.gov contributed to this article.)

To find out the current road conditions or snow call decisions, call 719-567-SNOW (7669) or check http://www.schriever.af.mil/snowcallprocedures.asp. Snow Call Delayed reporting Non-mission essential and/or non-emergency essential personnel have an additional amount of time to report for duty. Personnel should arrive their duty station two hours later than their normal arrival time. Mission Procedures essential personnel should report for duty per normal schedule. Plan to depart earlier if road conditions in your neighborhood will take you longer. Wing calendar events will pick up as scheduled at 9:30 a.m.

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