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Base Briefs Spouses are invited to events marked with THIS WEEK Falcon Parkway repairs Falcon Parkway will be reduced to single lane access in order to allow re- pairs to be conducted until Sept. 12. During construction, traffic will not be allowed to pass from Hahn Avenue to Falcon Parkway. The traffic circle will be unaffected by construction. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Marquis Williams at 567-4323. ON-BASE 21st MDS Change of Command U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers Col. Jennifer Grant, commander of the 50th Space Wing, hands the 50th Operations Group guidon to Col. Laurel Walsh, new commander of the 50th OG at a change of Col. Christopher Vaughn cordially command ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 15, 2018. Walsh comes to Schriever AFB after serving as the military assistant to the Chief of Staff to invites you to attend the 21st Medical the Secretary of Defense. Squadron’s Change of Command cer- emony 11 a.m. June 26 at Building 210. By Steve Kotecki the group from outgoing commander, Col. the Secretary of Defense. Lt. Col. Timothy Landis will relinquish 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Toby Doran. “I’m humbled and honored to have the command to Lt. Col. Jana Weiner. For SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. Col. Jennifer Grant, commander of the opportunity to lead the 50th OG, and I’m 50th SW, presided over the ceremony. excited about the challenges ahead,” Walsh additional details, contact Melissa — The 50th Operations Group welcomed Hermosillo at 567-5469. “Character, commitment and capability are said. “This group is truly the tip of the space new leadership during a change of command three traits that I look for in leaders; and both warfighting spear and I can assure you that 50th NOG Change of ceremony June 15 at Schriever Air Force Base, officers exemplify all three of them,” she said. the work you’re doing here has the attention Colorado. Command Walsh joins the 50th OG after serving as See Changes command page 8 Col. Laurel Walsh assumed command of the military assistant to the Chief of Staff to Col. Jennifer Grant cordially in- vites you to attend the 50th Network Operations Group Change of Command ceremony 8:30 a.m. June 29 LGBT pride month celebrates, educates at Building 210. Col. Scott Angerman By Halle Thornton will relinquish command to Col. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Hewett Wells. For additional details, contact Capt. Roberto Molineros at SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — 567-4364. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender More Briefs page 13 pride month was created to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, New York, the turning point for the Gay Liberation Sign up for weekly Schriever Movement in the United States. announcements, news and more. The purpose of the month is to recognize Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and “Public Affairs” under featured links. transgender individuals have had on local, national and international history. Public Affairs Violence against the LGBT community is on the rise. According to a report from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, 52 LGBT people were killed as a Inside result of hate violence which, excluding the Pride month...... 4 Pulse nightclub shooting in 2016, 2017 was Keeps it 100...... 7 the deadliest year on record for the LGBT AF week in photos...... 10 community since 1996. FBI crime reports in the last two years, murder of LGBT members have increased 86 percent. James Hodges, public affairs operations chief with the 50th Space Wing, shared how he continues to face discrimination outside of the Air Force community. “I've been married for two years and mo- Courtesy photo nogamous for five, but unless I'm celibate LGBT pride month has been celebrated every June since 1970 after the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, New York, when police raided the Stonewall Inn. The purpose was not to elevate one community over the other; See Pride month page 4 rather to provide a place to be one’s most loud, proud and free self. 2 June 21, 2018 Schriever Sentinel
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Capt. Branden Jarmon 50th Space Wing commander inspection program and wing inspection team manager
“By recognizing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride month, it delivers the message that the Air Force stands behind its LGBT mem- bers, uniformed and civilian. My hope is for LGBT members to feel comfortable being themselves and they know they are respected and part of the Air Force family. Before arriving at Schriever Air Force Base, I had never been stationed at a base where they celebrated pride month. I appreciate that Schriever has such an inclusive community.”
(Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri)
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Although Jarmon has had positive experiences being an LGBT community member, Pride month others are not as lucky. “I've only recently been open in the Air Force within the last few years, and have From page 1 had nothing but positive experiences,” Jarmon said. Hodges has had only positive experiences as well, and through education, small issues he has faced have been resolved peacefully. for 12 months I cannot donate blood,” he explained. “There is no scientific reason. All “Over the years, there have been a few comments made out of ignorance, but when donated blood is screened for infectious diseases, but not everyone is screened for risk they were addressed and assumptions and stereotypes were corrected, everyone came based on sexual behavior. It's referred to as a deferral, but essentially it's still a ban and out ahead,” he said. “This is why months like this are so important.” still discrimination.” Hodges praised Colorado for affording LGBT members certain protections that Because of issues like this, Hodges stressed the importance of educating people not everyone gets. through LGBT pride month. “In most states it's legal to fire someone for being LGBT,” he said. “It's also perfectly “It is more important than ever to push for recognition and education when it comes to LGBT community members,” he said. legal in most states to deny housing to someone who is LGBT.” Capt. Branden Jarmon, commander’s inspection program and wing inspection team Jarmon hopes community members take away two important things from LGBT manager with the 50th SW Inspector General’s Office, said the Air Force is comprised pride month. of several minority groups, and they all should be recognized. “The first is that LGBT members feels comfortable being themselves and they know “It's important for these group to be recognized and feel like part of the Air Force that they are respected and part of the Air Force family,” he said. “The second is that family,” he said. “By recognizing LGBT pride month, it delivers the message that the the rest of the Air Force population gains further understanding of the community, Air Force stands behind its LGBT members, uniformed and civilian.” whether it be someone they work with/supervise, or simply understand why the month Hodges said LBGT pride month is an important education opportunity like all of is important to recognize.” the diversity months. Jarmon emphasized being open about your sexuality in the Air Force is safe. “It gives everyone the chance to learn about the struggles the LGBT community has “It may not be perfect, but there is a support system here,” he said. “However, if you faced, honor how far we've come and prepare for the obstacles we still need to face,” are uncomfortable sharing that personal side of your life, there is nothing wrong with he said. “Pride month creates visibility for a minority community that is a wide and keeping it to yourself. Everyone should do what makes them comfortable.” diverse spectrum itself.” Hodges hopes people take the time to get to know someone who is LGBT, and hopes Jarmon said not only is it important to recognize LGBT month, it also provides an everyone is open and honest with everyone, especially themselves. avenue for everyone to learn about the community, and Hodges agrees. “We're not the stereotypes and assumptions society has placed on us,” he added. “I hope people take the time to learn about the LGBT community and the obstacles “Take it from someone who has spent the better part of his life trying to live a lie. This we face,” Hodges said. “Working for the Air Force, we are afforded certain protections month is a time to not apologize or be made to feel ashamed for being who you are that not everyone gets.” and stand up for your rights.”
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A 160 pound individual should consume approx. 88 ounces of water each day, U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers By Airman 1st Class Billy Beattie with an added 10 percent to compensate 50th Operations Support Squadron for Colorado's altitude. SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Many people wear the U.S. Air Force uniform for very different reasons; whether it is to follow in the footsteps of their parents or family members who served, to better themselves as individuals, to provide for their families, to serve their country or any combination of those. Regardless of why each Airman puts the uniform on, it is the one thing that unites us and shows the world that, although we come from all walks of life, we are a unified force. Serving in the U.S. Air Force has been a dream of mine ever since high school. Growing up, I didn’t know many people who served in the mili- tary, so the lifestyle was foreign to me. Because of this, I decided to go to college, putting my dream of joining the Air Force aside for the time being. The desire to serve my country had resurfaced, and I feared that I would look back one day and regret never joining the Air Force. The body works harder So, I decided to reach out to a recruiter, and six months later I was boarding a plane to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to start metabolically at high my Air Force journey, and I have not once regretted the decision. It has now been almost seven months since I began my Air Force altitudes. The much dryer air, career, and each morning I wake up and put on the uniform proudly. I wear the uniform to make my family proud, to ensure that they makes people dehydrate faster. are safe and can enjoy the freedoms many people in our country take for granted. I wear the uniform for the veterans who served before me, to carry on their legacy and uphold the standards that are expected of me and my fellow Airmen. Lastly, I wear the uniform to honor the decision I made to join the military and be able to look myself in the mirror and proudly know I am a part of something greater than myself. Sports drinks, soda, fruit juices, punch or powder based beverages can prevent dehydration, but they often contain large amounts of sugar. Drinking plain water is best.
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Airmen with the High Frontier Honor Guard stand in formation during the Sky Sox Schriever Appreciation Night at Security Service Field, Colorado HHHHHHHHHHH Springs, Colorado, June 14, 2018. The night also featured appearances from Schriever Air Force Base members and Orbital Harmony. Schriever Sentinel June 21, 2018 7 Schriever Airman keeps it 100 By Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — On a sunny morning at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, groups and individual Airmen are warming up at the outdoor running track. Off to the side, a quiet unassuming Airman puts on a pair of sunglasses and begins lightly jogging; the jog turns into a run and the run into nearly three miles of sprints. As others are gasping around him, 1st Lt. Nicholas Ruiz, executive officer with the 50th Mission Support Group, is barely sweating. At 38 years old, Ruiz recently scored his 11th consecutive 100 on his fitness assessment, a rare and difficult achievement. “When someone scores a 100 for the first time it’s an awe- some sight to see,” said Natalie McCoy, fitness assessment cell manager with the 50th Force Support Squadron. “For Ruiz, that’s become the norm, but he never stops working to be better or beat his own time. He’s never scored anything but a 100 in his career and that’s a completely different level of accomplishment.” Ruiz’s first 100 came in 2000 when he enlisted in the Air Force, but his running journey began at age 10, while in fourth grade. “One of my teachers said ‘We’re going to race one mile,’ but all I heard was ‘race,’” Ruiz said. “I discovered I loved competition.” Ruiz began exploring other competition avenues and dis- covered he loved wrestling. “I didn’t have great form, but I could often outlast or out- hustle someone due to my conditioning, and I got hooked on that,” he said. “I thought ‘if I just start running year round I’ll be better poised to compete in whatever I want to compete in.’ I’ve run year-round ever since.” When he joined the Air Force, Ruiz focused his com- U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Wes Wright petitive fire on himself. He spent six years as an enlisted Sprinting around a corner, 1st Lt. Nicholas Ruiz, executive officer with the 50th Mission Support Group, completes a portion of interval training at the member before a break in service, and then returned as a outdoor running track at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 12, 2018. Ruiz recently scored his 11th consecutive perfect score on the Air Force commissioned officer in 2015. fitness assessment. “I’m competitive, but it’s mostly internal,” he said. “I like to test and push myself. I like to set new, realistic goals. The 50th FSS does a good job of providing opportunities “I was humbled to be selected,” Ruiz said. “I’m represent- plate, but to stay on the board you have to continue to score to compete. I’ve never been at a base that has this many ing our command and I think it’s awesome.” 100s,” McCoy said. “If you score a 99.9 you come down off sponsored events that allow me to test myself in new ways.” As others around him praise his consistently high scores, the board and have to start over. We have about 3 percent Ruiz acknowledged the run is the most difficult portion of it’s never been about being able to brag for the humble of our base military population that has a 100 on our board. the Air Force physical fitness assessment for most people. To lieutenant. That is a small number but it's an elite group of folks that obtain maximum points, males under 30 years of age must “It’s never really been a thing until they put my name up put in the hardest work to stay at the top.” run 1.5 miles in a time of 9:12 or faster. For males 30-39 years on the 100 board at the fitness center,” Ruiz said. “I’ve never Ruiz has three pillars he advises others to focus on if they of age, the time to beat is 9:34. In his “worst ever time,” Ruiz done this to be able to say I did it. I simply compete against want to score a 100 or simply be a better version of themselves: once ran a 9:03, his best time was an 8:07. training, longevity and nutrition. “That nine-minute time was five months after knee surgery, myself every time I have to test.” Training so I knew it was going to be close,” he said. The Schriever AFB fitness center has a “perfect PT score” Air Force Space Command recently took notice of the board hanging outside the gymnasium. A perfect score gets “Everything starts with your core,” he said. “You have to speedy lieutenant and selected him to represent the com- a person’s name put on the board. Consecutive 100s start have a solid base to be able to tap into in order to max the mand at the Air Force marathon in September. He’ll be earning a corresponding color for names. Once a certain strength and cardio portions of the test.” running with another Schriever Airman, 1st Lt. Veronica color threshold is reached, stars are added. Ruiz’s name has Ruiz trains with weights three days each week and does Leddy, chief of operations engineering with the 50th Civil four stars next to it. cardio work on the days in between. Engineer Squadron. “When you score a 100 for the first time you get a blue “If I’m not training for anything, I’ll usually just do a 5-7 mile jog,” he said. “If a PT test is coming up, I don’t run far- ther than three miles, but I’ll do speed work for those three miles. Speed work is huge. I’d advise people to do two miles minimum, but you have to train hard for those two miles.” For anyone looking to improve their score or obtain a good speed training plan, Ruiz said he’s more than happy to help and they can contact him through the Air Force global email system. Longevity At 38 years old, Ruiz tests in the 30-39 year old category. However, his scores are high enough to score a 100 in the under 30 category. “I’ve been doing this consistently for so long, my body is able to maintain at a high level so it’s much easier,” he said. “There’s a longevity factor. If I was just now starting to try and score a 100 for the first time, it would be much more difficult.” Ruiz said each fitness journey starts with a first step; each step builds on the other and creates momentum. “The first step is signing up for something,” he said. “Start with a 5K run. Signing up commits you and now you have to train for it.” Nutrition “Nutrition can be very hard for people because we naturally want to eat things that are bad for us and limit our physical capabilities,” Ruiz said. “If you start training and eating right you’ll find eating better comes much easier when you see how it impacts your training.” “It all ties into Comprehensive Airman Fitness,” he con- tinued. “You feel so much better when you have a consistent training and nutrition regimen. I feel like a better version of myself and I’m able to perform better at work.” As one of the fastest Airman on Schriever AFB, the title comes with a fair amount of good natured heckling from friends. Having recently scored his 11th consecutive perfect fitness assessment score, 1st Lt. Nicholas Ruiz, executive officer with the 50th Mission Support “People will roll their eyes and say, ‘you think you’re going Group, practices pushups at the outdoor running track at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, June 12, 2018. Ruiz has never scored below a 100 on to get another 100, Ruiz,’ and I’ll just laugh and say, ‘it won’t the FA in his career. be the end of the world if I don’t, but I’m sure going to try.’” 8 June 21, 2018 Schriever Sentinel
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