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Did you know? Air Force family celebrates Airman’s life By Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys 50th Space Public Affairs Friends, family, co-workers, men- tors and classmates of 1st Lt. Nicholas Goirigolzarri, Standardization and Evaluation Division, came together to celebrate his life Dec. 14 at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Catholic Chapel. Goirigolzarri, who also spent sev- Did you know the North Installation eral years assigned to the 4th Space Gate, Installation Vehicle Search Operations here, died of med- Area and West Vehicle Entry Control ical complications Nov. 29 at Penrose Facility will be closed Dec. 25, 26 and Main Saint Francis Hospital in Colorado Jan. 1? Personnel needing installa- Springs, Colo. tion access on these days will need The memorial service was organized to utilize the West Installation Gate. by the Chaplain office and hosted by the . During the commemoration, many spoke of moments they spent with G13, Base Briefs as he was commonly called, and the im- pact he made not only in their lives, but the lives of others. Environmental Capt. Kenneth Grosselin, 50 OGV Management System branch chief of evaluations, was one of the first to share his fondest memories update of Goirigolzarri. Have you ever been asked about “Even though there are a lot of people Environmental Management System in the church today, I can assure you and not known what it was or why they only represent a small sample of the it is important? An EMS is used to many relationships Nick cultivated since integrate environmental issues into he entered the Air Force Academy,” said Grosselin. “[Goirigolzarri] could find Schriever’s overall management pro- optimism or some opportunity in the cesses. Using an EMS enables us to gloomiest of situations and that’s our control the impact of our activities (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Dewitt) challenge right now. Even though his on our environment and proactively physical presence is no longer with us Friends, family, co-workers, mentors and classmates of 1st Lt. Nicholas Goirigolzarri, 50th Operations Group Standardization See Celebration page 9 manage future issues that might im- and Evaluation Division, came together to celebrate his life Dec. 14 at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Catholic Chapel. pact mission sustainability. Take a minute to review the EMS awareness bulletin at the link below to see how EMS is being used on SAFB and to learn what your responsibilities are: CMSAF 11 visits Team Schriever http://www.schriever.af.mil/shared/ media/document/AFD-131118-021. By Staff Sgt. Robert Cloys pdf. 50th Space Wing Public Affairs More Briefs page 10 The 11th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, David Campanale, visited with enlisted members at Schriever Air Force Sign up for weekly Schriever Base, Dec. 13. announcements, news and more. Chief Master Sgt. Lavon Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click Coles, 50th Space Wing com- “Public Affairs” under featured links. mand chief, prefaced the en- listed calls during the visit by playing a motivational video, where Air Force Chief of Staff Public Affairs Gen. Mark Welsh III, empha- sized the importance of what Airmen do on a daily basis. “General Welsh nailed it,” Inside said Coles. “Sometimes we just don’t know what we do and what Every Airman...... 3 an impact that you make every WGS-6...... 4 day on our Air Force and on our Why I wear the uniform...... 5 great nation.” Although, the base has seen some rough times this year with

six deaths in a six-month time (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher Dewitt) frame, Coles took a moment to 11th Chief Master Sergeant, David Campanale, of the Air Force, converses with Schriever Airmen here Dec. 13. highlight some of the positive moments. wingmen, but also in operations, serious as the laughter died I can remember when I got to “This has been a very challeng- said Coles. down and he looked around the base it was a feeling of re- ing year for the entire 50th Space The former CMSAF and the auditorium and asked how lief; I made it, I was safe. After Wing and Schriever Air Force Worcester, Mass. native started many security forces members I retired, someone asked me Base,” he said. “I have to tell you. his discussion with Schriever en- were present. what I missed most about the You guys have impressed me. It listed members with a humorous “When I was CMSAF I lived Air Force and my was absolutely incredible to see story about perspective, a topic on Andrews AFB. You had to answer was the security police. how we as a wing came together he deemed as very important drive home from Because when I got to those gates during those crises.” and one he had learned quite a to Andrews, commuting in and at Andrews AFB or wherever I Milestones of the year not only bit about as a father of six and out every day,” said Campanale. was, it wasn’t because the traffic highlighted a time to “showcase grandfather of four. “I don’t know if any of you have See CMSAF page 7 pride and professionalism” as The focus then turned more lived in DC but it is a nightmare. 2 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel December 19, 2013 3

A Leader’s Perspective CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP

CEO Every Airman makes a difference Francis Zankowski

[email protected] COLORADO SPRINGSCommentary MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP by CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNG lenge someone new. Maybe motivate someone Lt. Col. Lynn Plunkett to move outside their comfort zone (and yours, EDITORIAL 50th Space Communications Squadron commander as you may need to pay a little more atten- Executive Editor Every year about this time, I reminisce tion or be willing to accept less than perfect Ralph Routon the first time around). It’s true, sometimes CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPaboutAPERG GROUP the past year and recount those things CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP CSMNCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPERG GROUP [email protected] for which I am grateful. Thinking back on this Airmen may struggle or even fail, but it’s your Reporter year I was in awe, not only in all that we have responsibility to grow your Airmen so you Scott Prater accomplished, but especially in all that we redirect them or pick them back up, show [email protected] have endured as a wing; a reduction in force, them where they went wrong and give them two furloughs, sequestration, a government another opportunity to excel. The consid- ADVERTISING shutdown, numerous leadership transitions, erable manning challenges during the past Advertising Director deployment of more than 150 Airmen across year within my unit forced me do this and I Jamila Khalil the base, the Black Forest fires and within watched Airmen step up time and time again, [email protected] my unit alone, the loss of one of our military amazing not only me but also themselves. Aimee Grable members and contractors. At that point, you It isn’t only on supervisors to be willing to give every Airman an opportunity, but [email protected] may think it is time for me to say 2013 was a bad year, but I don’t see it that way. also for every Airman to take an honest look Julie Sandberg Without a doubt, I wish we didn’t have to at what they are doing and compare that to [email protected] put our civilians, military and contractors what they should be doing. Are you stepping through the stresses associated with the fiscal outside your comfort zone, pushing your- ART DEPARTMENT challenges this past year and that they didn’t self, and contributing beyond what is just Art Director have to endure some of the other challenges required? There are so many opportunities and hardships, but the past year also brought to be involved and make a difference from Rowdy Tompkins Lt. Col. Lynn Plunkett [email protected] with it many opportunities for celebration. unit booster clubs to the Airmen, 5/6 or Top- NCO Academy, Airman Leadership School 50th Space Communications Squadron commander 3 councils. As I attended numerous events and First Term Airman Center graduations, throughout the year, on and off base, I saw monthly promotion ceremonies, and quarterly caused considerable manning challenges but the same Airmen again and again. We have Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper and functional award presentations, just to in turn provided opportunities for others to more than 3,500 members in the wing, just Group, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. step up and shine. So I have a challenge for Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Schriever name a few, are evidence of this wing’s ac- imagine if everyone accepted this challenge Air Force Base and the 50th Space Wing. This civilian complishments despite these challenges. not only every supervisor out there, but also and took it upon themselves to get involved enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the So as I started to really list out and look at for every individual Airman; Airman with just a little more. That is a lot of manpower. Schriever Sentinel are not necessarily the official views the challenges and opportunities, I noticed a big “A”. Are you empowering and growing ALL of of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Department of the Air Force. something I wanted to share. The absence of To every supervisor, don’t fall into the old your Airmen? Are you making the difference The appearance of advertising in this publication includ- ing inserts and supplements does not constitute endorse- civilians in the work place, the cuts to our adage; “...the reward for good work is more you know you can make? What are you go- ment by the DoD, the Department of the Air Force, or the government contracts, and the number of work.” It’s easy to continue to turn to the same ing to do to step it up during the next year? Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publica- deployed military members so far this year few Airmen in your unit, rather than chal- Because every Airman makes a difference. tion shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is obtained from the Schriever AFB public website and based on news releases, features, editorials and reports prepared by the DoD and Air Force newsgather- ing agencies and the Schriever AFB Public Affairs Office. 4 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel WGS-6’s SCA signals international cooperation

By Scott Prater the Army’s 53rd Signal Battalion. Though the 3rd Space Operations Through an agreement, WGS-6 will Squadron accepted satellite control author- be placed over the Pacific Ocean, where ity of its sixth Wideband Global SATCOM Australia has direct access. In turn, satellite Dec. 17, the event was far from rou- Australia will provide telemetry to 3 SOPS tine. It marked several milestones for the from its new ground stations. The agreement squadron, the 50th Space Wing and the Air also provides Australia with a specific per- Force. centage of WGS constellation bandwidth. For starters, it was the first SCA trans- And, there’s more to come. fer to occur inside the wing’s Integrated “The Air Force originally planned three Operations Environment. WGS satellites,” said Capt. Brent Ruttle, Colo. Bill Liquori, 50 SW commander, and 3 SOPS WGS Engineering Section chief. Lt. Col. Chadwick Igl, 3 SOPS commander, “WGS-6 kicked off this idea of creating in- accepted the transfer of responsibility for ternational partnerships to share resources. WGS-6 from Lt. Col. Sherman Johns, 14th We now have similar partnerships with New Air Force deputy director of operations and Zealand, Canada and other NATO coun- exercises, during a conference call that also tries that will fund portions of later WGS included Col. Xavier Chavez, Space and satellites.” Missile Systems Center, acting director of The WGS system of satellites is the follow- Military Satellite Communications Systems on to the Defense Satellite Communications Directorate. System. The new vehicle joins an eight-sat-

“I’d like to thank and congratulate every- (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher DeWitt) ellite constellation of DSCS satellites and one who was involved in making this hap- Col. Bill Liquori, 50th Space Wing commander, (far right) accepts satellite control authority of the Wideband Global five WGS satellites that 3 SOPS operators pen,” Liqouri said. “This vehicle is going to SATCOM-6 satellite from the 14th Air Force and delegates SCA to Lt. Col. Chadwick Igl, 3rd Space Operations currently command and control. Together, provide great benefit to a host of new users.” Squadron commander, (center) here Dec. 17. the constellations provide flexible, high- Launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force capacity communications for U.S. forces Station, Fla. Aug. 7, WGS-6 is not only the ships,” Igl said. “This partnership to share not only fully funded WGS-6, but also con- throughout the world while enabling battle third and final spacecraft in the program’s WGS constellation resources with Australia structed two remote monitoring and control management and combat support informa- Block II series, it is the first WGS satellite is proportionate to Australia’s overall invest- stations to assist in payload management tion functions. purchased by the Australian government. ment in the WGS program.” and tracking of WGS vehicles. They are also Wideband Global SATCOM-7, the first “This day represents another milestone for Australia bought into the WGS program working side-by-side at select Wideband of the WGS Block II follow-on vehicles, is the Air Force and its international partner- to the tune of $700 million. Its government Satellite Operations Centers operated by tentatively slated for launch in mid-2015.

Diamond Reminders Back Packs Only solid-color black backpacks will be worn with blue uniform combinations. ABU- patterned back packs, olive drab and Air Force sage green may be worn with the ABU. Small Week of logos are authorized. May wear on the left shoulder or both shoulders (not to interfere with rendering the proper salute). Will not have ornamentation, a high-gloss, designs, or hanging/ Dec. 19, 2013 dangling objects. Small gold or silver clasp authorized, but chains are not authorized. Schriever Sentinel December 19, 2013 5 Leaders spread holiday cheer

(U.S. Air Force photo, Dennis Rogers) Maj. Justin Long, 50th Force Support Squadron commander, serves traditional holiday favorites along with Chief Master Sgt. Lavon Coles, 50th Space Wing command chief and Col. Bill Liquori, 50 SW commander, during the Leaders Serving Troops meal Dec. 18 at the dining facility. 6 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel Chief’s Corner Perseverance By Chief Master Sgt. Lavon Coles determination. 50th Space Wing command chief Our Airmen are determined to see the mission suc- One of the greatest attributes of our Airmen today is ceed. Their determination and passion to see things perseverance. Persistence, determination, and grit are through is nothing less than remarkable. All that is all synonymous with the term. Yet, these three finer needed is empowerment and support; simply trust the words seem to better describe the points I wish to make resolute Airmen committed to our Air Force and that in telling the incredible story of the Airmen I encounter which they’ve been tasked to do. Given this approach, I each and every day. believe creativity and innovation has no bounds. Thus, when the task is seemingly insurmountable, determi- Despite the challenges we’ve faced in 2013 as a ser- nation prevails. vice, the Airmen that make up the fabric of our Air Yet, determination may need a little extra oomph. Force remain persistent. When tough challenges arise That’s where grit kicks in. from fiscal constraints, manning shortfalls or high Pure grit kicks in for many Airmen when the go- operations tempo our Airmen persist to find a solution ing gets tough. While a vast number of our Airmen to ensure we remain the most lethal Air Force in the are tackling the toughest aspects of the mission, there world. When adversity strikes in our personal lives, remains yet another category of Airmen who will stop Airmen simply find a way to push through. These and at nothing to ensure even the most insoluble tasks are similar challenges have been presented to our Air Force accomplished. They not only bring their best to the or- time and time again throughout history and the result ganization every day; but challenge each and every one remains the same — amazing success stories where of us to step up our game as well. Look around in your persistence paid off. organization and I’m sure you’ll see the very Airmen Closely connected with persistence is a sense of I describe in this article. Look in the mirror, is it you? History Quiz Week of Dec. 19, 2013 Last week’s answer: Every year the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus on his trip around the world. When did NORAD begin this tradition? NORAD began tracking Santa in 1958 following its establishment. Prior to Please that, the Continental Air Defense Command began tracking Santa’s around-the-world flight in 1955.

This week’s question: Recycle December 30, 1981 marked what milestone for the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing? Responses to the quiz questions can be emailed to 50 SW/HO at [email protected] Schriever Sentinel December 19, 2013 7 CMSAF Why I wear the uniform From page 1

Commentary by Airman 1st world’s greatest Air Force because the was behind me, it was because there was a young man Class Michelle Holt Airmen before us exhibited them during 11th Space Warning Squadron or woman standing up and saying ‘Not today. Today their time in the service. I want to serve you don’t mess with my people, you don’t mess with Every day that I put on my United my country and see Old Glory flying my Air Force and you don’t mess with our stuff.’ So, States Air Force uniform, I am reminded every day to remind me that I can serve to all our Defenders out there, I miss you greatly.” of the three things that matter most to because of those who served before me. The discussion continued with the idea that anyone me in life; my family, my freedom and Joining the Air Force has not only can be CMSAF if they put their mind to it, something my success. When I look down and to the given me the pride and joy in making he felt he exemplified. right, I see my family name, the name of my family proud and serving my great “I won the Air Force Satellite Control Center NCO the people that I chose to be away from nation, but it has also given me an op- of the Year [in 1986]. I was a technical sergeant, and so I could protect their freedom. It is the portunity to succeed in such a way I eight years later I was CMSAF,” said Campanale. name that I take pride in and will honor never thought imaginable. Basic train- “I often wonder why it was me. I figured out it was for as long as I wear the uniform. ing was one of the most stressful times probably not me. It was probably not anything special I am the first female from both sides of my life, but I learned about myself, that I had, other than a genuine care and concern for of my family to join the military, and others and the Air Force during that people. I often thought it was my late wife Barbara for them, that’s a huge deal. Many of my time. I learned how to overcome things who won the day for me.” family members weren’t happy when I that seemed impossible at times. I went The chief said family is an important part of any first told them I was joining, but now through technical training to learn a Airman’s career. they see my success and they know job that I knew nothing about. I pushed “I know that all of you who have families, moms I’ve made the right decision. I wear it myself to work as hard as I could so that and dad, sisters and brother, spouses and children, to show my father and my brother, my I could continue my success. they’re all a very important part of the equation mov- two biggest inspirations that they are Airman 1st Class Michelle Holt When I put on my uniform, I become ing forward for you,” he said. “Be sure that during worth fighting for. I want to follow in 11th Space Warning Squadron overwhelmed with emotions. I have be- the holidays you take some down time to hug them their footsteps and show them that I will come the person I always wanted to be. I up a little bit more, tell them that you love them and be the best Airman I can be. memorable one day. There may not be have dreams, goals, and ambitions that how special they are.” As I look down and to the left, I see very many people who are willing to give I know are possible not just through the Campanale also explained that there is no other the words, “U.S. Air Force,” and I am their lives so that others can live, or sac- Air Force, but through me. My family company in the world, or any other profession that reminded of my brothers and sisters in rifice everything for the greater good of shaped me to be good enough for the will give their own life for what they do, dubbing arms that I would fight for and die for everyone, but I am proud to say that I Air Force and in turn the Air Force has military members “the ultimate professionals.” any day. I remember that I am a member am one of those individuals. shaped me into an even better person. I “That is something to be very proud of. It’s some- of the world’s greatest Air Force. Each In the back of my mind, I think of our know that I have made my family proud, thing that no one else can do,” he said. “You need night at 2200, as I hear Taps playing, I core values; Integrity first, Service Before and there is no greater joy in my life than to walk away and know that. And if you forget that, think of all the great things that men Self and Excellence in All We Do. I do that. There is not a day that goes by that you call me. I drove 115 miles today and I’ll drive and women have done before me, and my best every day to live by those values, I am not proud of my decision to serve 115 miles again just to tell you that same thing and only hope to do something as great and and I remind myself that we have the my country. go right back to work.”

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Commentary by Chris Hale wingmen but this time he slipped. Eight pairs HQ AFSPC Safety of eyes watched him fall to his death. In too many mishap investigations we find We usually find out what happened to the out there were other Airmen present. Some mishap person — some are shipped to their were in a position to physically intervene or hometown in a casket so their loved ones can at least say, “knock it off,” and potentially say their last goodbyes; some spend months prevent the mishap person from dying or recovering as best they can from debilitating sustaining severe injuries; but for some injuries before they are medically discharged; reason they chose not to. Law enforcement the lucky ones return to duty. But we never calls these negligent bystanders witnesses. find out the fate of the bad wingmen. Their I call them bad wingmen. Any one of them fate is in the hands of their commanders, su- could have stepped pervisors, and most importantly, their peers in to change the who have to de- outcome. cide whether they Bad wingmen can be trusted to exist everywhere. be good wingmen in the future. They are the su- Soon after the pervisors or co- balcony tragedy, workers who con- we heard about done shortcuts in another Airman the work place or who was actu- ignore safety pro- ally saved by his tocols for danger- wingmen before ous operations. he had a chance They are the co- to kill himself or workers or friends others. This not- who convince you too-promising to go bar hopping Airman decided on your bikes or to drink heavily the ones who film and drive the night before he was to be in- your latest dare-devil stunt so you can brag voluntarily separated from the Air Force. on YouTube. They are the ones who pass by Despite his friends’ objections he managed a known hazard and rationalize their lack to make it to his car and attempted to drive of action with, “not my problem.” We know away blitzed out of his mind. His friends Airmen are smart enough to know right from blocked his car in so he couldn’t leave — wrong; some just don’t have the guts to do they were heroes that night — they stuck the right thing. by their friend. The most glaring example involved the If bad wingmen cannot be “re-blued” into death of a promising young Airman not good wingmen, then maybe they aren’t cut too many years ago. He was partying with out for military service. After all, the military a bunch of friends at the dorm and decided to is a very special club, a band of brothers and do a handstand on the second floor balcony sisters who share time-honored common railing. Alcohol was involved and the rail- core values, who serve as our nation’s sword ing was wet. He had successfully performed and shield and never leave a buddy behind, this stunt before in the presence of other bad whether it’s on the battlefield or on the street.

memorials served as testament to the positive influence and energy he radiated. Celebration “We are not here to grieve his death,” said From page 1 Packer “but to celebrate his life.” Lt. Col. Matthew Bertsch, 50 OGV his legacy will have a lasting impact on all commander, concluded the ceremony the relationships he forged in the short time with words of his own and posthumously he was given.” awarded Goirigolzarri with the Air Force Goirigolzarri’s former AF Academy rugby Commendation Medal. coach, friend and mentor, Len Packer, echoed “Nick touched many in his career and left that legacy. an indelible mark on the 50th Space Wing,” “Nick lived his life with strength and said Bertsch. “Even as a young lieutenant, honor. There was no doubt about that,” he Nick’s talents were recognized by many. said. “Everyone that has talked about Nick, that’s what they talked about and I believe There’s no question; he left the Air Force he passed the same way.” and all of us better than how he found us Packer said that even though Goirigolzarri and for that we are all grateful. He inspired died at a mere 25 years of age, he touched us to evaluate how we live each day. If only many lives and the amount of people who we all put as much effort into friendships came together in his illness and during his and family as he did.” 10 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel Base Briefs

Air Force Reserve In-Service cognitive development. The program will (VLTP) due to a current medical condition. please call the Fitness Center at 567-6628. run Monday — Thursday with the option Should you like to donate leave to this em- Recruiting: Palace Front or of an AM or PM class. Registration bega ployee, please do the following: 1. Complete Basketball Court Closed Palace Chase Monday. Space is limited, and slots will be the OPM 630-A, Request to Donate Annual Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. filled on a first come, first serve basis. For Leave to Leave Recipient Under the VLTP Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings The basketball court at the Fitness Center more info contact the CDC at 567-4742. (within agency) http://www.opm.gov/ are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. in will be closed Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. in Building 26 (310 SW/HQ), suite 106 (sub- FORMS/PDF_FILL/opm630a.pdf or https:// support of an official function. For more ject to change if TDY). If you are interested Grant to provide child www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf information, please call the Fitness Center in information about the Air Force Reserve (outside agency) 2. You may scan the signed support assistance to at 567-6628. Palace Front or Palace Chase Programs, form and email it to [email protected]. service members mil, or fax to 567-2832. please contact your Air Force Reserve In- Ensure voting records are Service Recruiter; Master Sgt. Matthew A new federal grant for Colorado will as- Laney at 719-567-4494 or DSN: 560-4494. sist service members with child support and Schriever Express holiday current for 2014 Elections He is located in the HQ, related issues. El Paso County Child Support hours 2014 is a general election year in the Building 26, Suite 144. This building is out- Services will provide assistance to parents The Schriever Express will be open the United States with 435 seats in the U.S. side the Restricted Area next to the Irwin provided at least one parent is active duty. following dates and times: House of Representatives, about one-third Road gate entrance. A representative will be at Schriever AFB Friday — Saturday: 6 a.m. — 7 p.m., Dec. of the U.S. Senate, and many state, county, Dec. 30, 1-3 p.m. at the 50th Space Wing 22-24: 12 p.m. — 4 p.m., Dec. 25: Closed, and local elections scheduled. Now is the Child Development Center Legal Office to assist service members and Dec. 26-31: 12 p.m. — 4 p.m., Jan. 1: Closed, time to ensure that your voter registration The CDC will be starting a Part Day their families. Please contact 50SW/JA at Jan. 2-3: 6 a.m. — 7 p.m., Jan. 4: 6 a.m. — 4 is current and your absentee ballot prefer- Enrichment Program. The Part Day 567-5050 or El Paso County CSS at 719- p.m., and Jan. 5: 12 p.m. — 4 p.m. ences are known to your county election of- Enrichment Program is for children ages 457-6331 or at www.elpasocountycss.com. ficials. Your Unit Voting Assistance Officer 3-5 whose parents do not need full-day care, Fitness Center Hours for is available to assist you in completing the but would like their children to participate Voluntary Leave Transfer Dec. 25-26 necessary forms. You can find on-line help in an early childhood program. The cur- Program — Alice J. Herbert The Fitness Center will be closed Dec. 25 at www.fvap.gov and on the Schriever AFB riculum will focus on all areas of develop- Ms. Alice J. Herbert has been approved and will operate under holiday hours (7 a.m. website at http://www.schriever.af.mil. Look ment to include creative, physical, social and for the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program to 3 p.m.) Dec. 26. For more information, for the Voting Assistance Program link. Schriever Sentinel December 19, 2013 11 12 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel December 19, 2013 13 14 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel Schriever Sentinel December 19, 2013 15 16 December 19, 2013 Schriever Sentinel