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Thursday, June 8, 2017 www.csmng.com Vol. 11 No. 23
Did you know? Schriever event center opens
By Airman 1st Class Real ID William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Act The 50th Force Support Squadron and Schriever Airmen celebrated the opening of the new Schriever event Did you know that according to center with a ribbon cutting ceremo- the Real ID Act, as of June 7, certain ny and free concert June 2. driver’s licenses will no longer be During the ceremony, Col. accepted as a sole source of identi- Anthony Mastalir, 50th Space Wing fication for the Schriever Installation vice commander and event host, em- or for Restricted Area access? Any phasized its importance. questions can be directed to Security “When I first got here at Schriever Forces Visitor Control Center at 719- there really wasn’t much here; there 567-5620 or visit https://www.dhs.gov/ was a double fence, barbed wire at real-id-public-faqs to see the full list. the top, a few buildings in the re- stricted area and not much else,” said Mastalir. “We’ve grown slowly, and Base Briefs built piece by piece — but this piece Spouses are invited to has been missing for a long time. An events marked with opportunity to kick our boots off, have a cold beverage of our choice THIS WEEK and enjoy the company of people we work with, live with and serve with.” North Gate closes for The center, located in Building maintenance 20, will serve as an area of support The North gate (Enoch) will be for Schriever Airmen to host events, closed 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday for bar- engage in recreational activities rier maintenance and repair. All traf- and rent equipment, among other fic will need to utilize the West gate services. (Irwin) at this time. For more informa- During the event, Airmen had a tion, contact Master Sgt. Paul Gingras chance to try-out the facility’s vari- U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class William Tracy or Master Sgt. Aldero Stevenson at ous services for free, including table The new Schriever event center advances the 50th Space Wing priority of investing in a culture of exceptional service 567-5622. See Event Center page 5 and community for Team Schriever and their families by adding a new facility which will provide recreational, rental and event services unify to Airmen and boost morale. EPMA self-study groups start Group self-study for senior NCO 50th Space Wing Vision Distance Learning Course 15 is now offered in Building 210, Room 310 Evolving the force, driving innovation, mastering space Wednesdays and Fridays. Sign up through Share Point. For more infor- mation, contact Master Sgt. Janelle Amador at 567-5927. 50 OG hosts 13th Morrell awards banquet Dietician at Schriever HAWC A registered dietician is available at the Schriever Health and Wellness Center Thursday afternoons. She has three appointments available per week to discuss nutritional concerns and can see most TriCare beneficiaries. The -di etician will be in Building 500 across from the Security Forces Squadron. To schedule an appointment, call the HAWC at 567-4292. More Briefs page 13
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Inside End of the beginning...... 3 U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt A&FRC supports Team Schriever....4 Maj. Gen. Jimmey R. Morrell Awards banquet award winners gather for a photo at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Thursday, June 1, 2017. The event highlighted Ignorance is not bliss...... 6 members of the 50 OG who best epitomize the values and characteristics Morrell displayed during his career.
By Senior Airman Arielle Vasquez During Morrell’s tenure, the unit earned 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron and the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs its first Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 50th Operations Group Standardization and The 50th Operations Group hosted the and was responsible for the initial operational Evaluation Division led the effort. Planning 13th annual Maj. Gen. Jimmey R. Morrell test and evaluation of nine major space sys- began November of last year. awards banquet in the fitness center’s indoor tems. Following his long, fulfilling life and “I am the advertising point of contact; running track June 1. career, Morrell passed away Feb. 8, 2006, my job focused on getting the word out to Every year, the banquet is held in honor of after a lengthy battle with cancer. the 50 OG,” said 2nd Lt. Jordon Huff, 50th Morrell, former 2nd Space Wing commander The Morrell banquet and events planning Operations Support Squadron. However, this at Falcon (now Schriever) Air Force Base from responsibility passes from squadron to squad- See Awards page 8 1988 to 1990. ron within the OG every year. This year, the 2 June 8, 2017 Schriever Sentinel FINANCING AVAILABLE STUFFED ANIMAL! FREEWITH QUALIFYING PURCHASE FACTORY PURCHASES OVERSTOCKS 6/07/17 THROUGH 6/20/17 ONLY
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U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class William Tracy First Lt. Sarah D’Alessandro, 50th Force Support Squadron, helps Capt. Robert Fuller, 50th Space Wing judge Katelyn Jeanette Merrill, the lead singer for the band “Style”, sings during the Schriever event center opening advocate’s office, at the food and beverage counter during the Schriever event center opening celebration at celebration at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, June 2, 2017. The free concert was an additional perk Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Friday, June 2, 2017. The capability to serve food and beverages at the for those in attendance, and is planned to be the first of many future events for the center. counter is one of many features of the event center.
the future and seeing the benefits it will provide Schriever. Mastalir during his speech. “I loved the band and playing pool,” said Regino. “I can “The first day it was available for reservations we already Event Center see it helping bring everyone together in one spot regardless had two or three people trying to book an event,” he said. of rank. It will be a great place to relax.” “I caution you now — plan in advance and book out. If From page 1 Jennifer Stark, 50 FSS marketing director, said she too you are not careful this thing could be sold out through looks forward to the role the Schriever event center will the end of 2018.” tennis, pool, and helping themselves to drinks and beverages play uniting the Schriever community. Stark said the event center is another asset for Schriever while the band “Style” played. “Our community can now have a home for Airmen and to become less of a work place, and more of a community. their units to celebrate,” Stark said. “This will be the build- “I want to see Schriever continue to thrive, and I think Airman 1st Class Aleesha Regino, 50 FSS military per- ing where we can make so many more events happen. I’m this (event center) will help it do so,” Stark said. sonnel flight, said she enjoyed trying out the facility’s perks excited to see how people use it.” To reserve the building for an event, call the 50 FSS sus- for the first time, and also she looks forward to using it in Reservations are filling up quick; a point made clear by tainment office at 567-5808.
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By Airman 1st Class William Tracy 50th Space Wing Public Affairs IGNORANCE During June, Men’s Health Awareness Month, Schriever medical personnel are advocating for male service members to get a checkup, even if they don’t feel sick, for themselves and their loved ones. “It’s important for all military service members to be part of a fit fighting force,” said Maj. Richard Navarez, 21st Medical Squadron IS NOT clinic physician assistant. “If men don’t know about health problems, they may think they are healthy. However, checking blood pressure, cholesterol and other medical procedures can prove otherwise.” Risks for adult men can go unnoticed until it becomes a serious problem. According to the National Institutes of Health’s website, BLISS younger males, who tend to engage more frequently in high risk activities, are predisposed to contracting sexually transmitted dis- Let's face it, males, especially young men, sometimes think of eases and physical harm as well as developing substance abuse from alcohol and other drugs. The website stated that from age 20-24, the themselves as invincible, or feel they do not need to see a mortality rate for males spikes due to engagement in these risk fac- doctor as they are risk free from serious medical ailments. tors; many are motor vehicle-related. Older males are at risk of prostate and colon cancers, high choles- This is not only a common misconception, but a potentially terol and heart disease, Navarro said. Patients are especially at risk harmful way of life. if these ailments run in their families. Many of these risks can be detected by consulting a medical profes- sional and undergoing routine procedures such as lipid and glucose Here are some things men need to be aware of to stay healthy. tests; which the 21st Medical Squadron’s conducts here at Schriever, Navarez said. Staff Sgt. Anthony Presti, 21 MS clinic medical laboratory techni- Source: National Institutes Of Health cian, concurred. www.menshealthmonth.org “We males have a tendency to feel indestructible, however that is not the case,” he said. “The best thing you can do is go to your regular checkups. If you are looking to stay on top of things, come Avoid High-Risk in and see us.” According to a Center for Disease Control study, women are 100 Activities percent more likely to visit medical facilities for annual checkups THE MORTALITY RATE FOR YOUNG MEN then men. JUMPS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 20-24 AND Fortunately, service members are required to undergo many of REMAINS HIGH FOR MOST OF ADULT LIFE. these procedures as part of their Physical Health Assessment — but AVOID ENGAGING IN RISKS LIKE RECKLESS tendencies to avoid the clinic remain. DRIVING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND “Our bodies are like a car,” Navarez said. “There’s a lot of preventa- UNPROTECTED SEX. tive maintenance you need to take to make it last longer.” Navarez also recommends Schriever males use resources such as the Health and Wellness Center and the fitness center to stay on top Regular Screenings of their diet and exercise to fortify their health. “You can treat a lot of these issues by maintaining a well balanced WHILE THE MILITARY'S PHYSICAL HEALTH exercise and diet,” he said. “The HAWC can give you nutrition coun- ASSESSMENT COVERS MANY OF THE seling and classes, and the fitness center offers programs as well. REQUIRED ANNUAL SCREENINGS, DON'T Healthy sleeping habits are also beneficial.” HESITATE TO VISIT THE CLINIC WHEN While Men’s Health Awareness Month lasts only through June, SOMETHING FEELS WRONG. being aware of health risks and seeking medical consultation is a measure that can potentially extend someone years of life. “If you have any questions, if you need information, we’ll try to Family History help any way we can- we are here for you,” Presti said. “Now is the time, if you haven’t started, to be more aware of your health.” MEN ARE AT MUCH GREATER RISK To schedule an appointment through the Schriever clinic, call OF HEART DISEASE, DIABETES AND 524-2273. OTHER HEALTH CONCERNS, To find out more about Men’s Health Awareness month, go to ESPECIALLY IF IT RUNS IN THE menshealthawareness.org or visit the National Institutes of Health’s FAMILY. website at nih.gov. Diet & Exercise USE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO YOU AT ON BASE EMERGENCIES SCHRIEVER SUCH AS THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER WHICH OFFERS DIETARY When CLASSES AND ENGAGING IN REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN HELP MAKE CLINIC away VISTS GO SMOOTHER. from your Take care of yourself for you and your loved ones, work and help spread the message of awareness. You are station not invincible, but you can take steps to make sure call you stay healthy. "The purpose of Men’s Health Awareness Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease 719-567-3911 among men and boys." -menshealthmonth.org
U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class William Tracy Schriever Sentinel June 8, 2017 7 Beauty, Beast bring magic to local hospital
By Staff Sgt. Wes Wright 50th Space Wing Public Affairs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Beauty, Beast, Mrs. Potts, Lumiere and Cogsworth paid a visit to children at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 1. Schriever volunteers donned the roles of fairy tale characters to put a smile on the faces of ill children. “We’re here to spread some cheer to chil- dren who maybe aren’t feeling too cheerful right now,” said Mary Barkley, 50th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Services flight chief. The volunteers got into character as they made their way down the halls, adopting the unique voices and mannerisms of their re- spective characters. Shy faces peered around corners and assessed the magic brought to life, some bursting into smiles, others with timid trepidation, as parents exclaimed, “Look who’s here!” “This is what it’s all about,” said 1st Lt. Sarah D’Alessandro, 50 FSS AFS deputy, after seeing the smiles on the children’s faces. “I think we’re on this earth to help other people. This kind of thing is really rewarding to us. It hits home.” Preventative health measures forbade the volunteers from entering the kids’ rooms, but the children were allowed to step out into the hallways to meet Beauty and the Beast and other Disney characters. For Jessica Wasko, St. Francis certified child life specialist, the opportunity for the children to leave the reality of their hospital rooms into the magical world of fairy tales could be key to healing. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Wes Wright Jaren Jennings, 4, proudly displays his age by holding up four fingers to Schriever volunteers dressed as fairy tale characters at Penrose-St. Francis Hospital in Colorado See Hospital page 9 Springs, Colorado, June 1, 2017. The ensemble made their way through the hospital bringing cheer and normalcy to their lives.
Last week’s question and answer: Before being acquired by the Air Force as a satellite control site, New Boston Air Force Station fulfilled what role from 1942? From its 1942 opening until the end of World War II, New Boston served as a bombing and gunnery range for History Quiz U.S. military aircrews. Week of June 8, 2017 This week’s question: December 30, 1981, marked what milestone for the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing? Responses to the quiz questions can be emailed to 50 SW/PA at [email protected].