COLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP Thursday, October 30, 2014 www.csmng.com Vol. 8 No. 43 HHHH October is Energy Action Month HHHH Did you know? 50 SW Passes with Flying Colors By Senior Airman Naomi Griego 50th Space Wing Public Affairs In a scorecard covered in blue (Highly Effective) and green (Effective), the Masters of Space celebrated a very successful first unit ef- fectiveness inspection. The wing learned of its success and overall score of “Effective” during an outbrief Tuesday at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. From Oct. 19-28, the Air Force Space Did you know Radar Dome Command Inspector General team evaluated Man has some energy tips to help the men and women of the 50th Space Wing on Schriever Air Force Base save four major graded areas. money? For more information, go And the results proved to be a success. to page 9. “You hit a grand slam,” said Col. Bill Liquori, 50th Space Wing commander, as he addressed Base Briefs the wing. “Congratulations. Thank you for what you do.” Promotion ceremony The wing received a “Highly Effective” rating change on managing its resources, while each of the other three major graded areas — improving the The promotion ceremony has been unit, leading people and executing the mission changed and will be held 3 p.m. Monday — received an “Effective” rating. The final score at the Schriever Fitness Center. Please card reflected 16 of 28 graded subcategories as be in place no later than 2:45 p.m. “Highly Effective.” Roland Nyberg, Air Force Space Command Awards breakfast deputy inspector general, had warm words to changes date share with Team Schriever on behalf of Gen. The third quarter awards breakfast John E. Hyten, commander of Air Force Space will be held Monday at the Satellite Command. Dish Dining Facility. Please be in place See Effective page 8 no later than 7:15 a.m. Clinic to hold flu vaccine line The 21st Medical Squadron will have an influenza vaccination line 8 a.m. to Finding myself noon today in Building 210 Heritage Room. The flu vaccine is available to active duty, retirees, dependents and Guard and Reserve members on active orders. If you have any questions, please call the Schriever Clinic at 567-5247. More Briefs page 11 Sign up for weekly Schriever announcements, news and more. Visit www.schriever.af.mil and click “Public Affairs” under featured links. Public Affairs Inside Courage redefined ............................ 3 UEI professional performers .......... 5 CMSgt Playbook ......................... 11 Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Naomi Griego Airman 1st Class Bijay Adhikari, 50th Comptroller Squadron, works for the finance office Wednesday at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo. Adhikari emigrated from Nepal to the United States two years ago as a Bhutanese refugee and enlisted in the United States Air Force. By Senior Naomi Griego entire family went through numerous chal- was forced to leave their land, their cattle, their 50th Space Wing Public Affairs lenges. They were ousted from their native home and identities. Everything they knew no “I am always trying to find myself and I country of Bhutan, denied resettlement in longer was. But, Adhikari was never one to let think it is a lifelong process,” Airman 1st India and forced to live along the Mai River his circumstances deter him from pursuing his Class Bijay Adhikari said. of Nepal with nearly 90,000 other refugees. dreams and creating his own identity. His mission started when he was only a One can say Adhikari’s odds of survival were “I didn’t belong to any place,” the 50th few weeks old. not in his favor. See Finding page 8 At such a young age, Adhikari and his In 1992, at 22 days old, Adhikari’s family 2 October 30, 2014 Schriever Sentinel Biggest Reducer Exercises — week of Oct. 30 Trainer Ever Green Trainer Chops Watts As part of Team Schriever’s Biggest Energy are trimming the excess energy. The com- Trainer Ever Green: “It’s the small choices Reducer Competition, your Biggest Reducer petition pits all facilities on base to compete and successes that build up over time.” Energy Trainers will provide challenges and against each other to determine which build- Trainer Chops Watts: “I pity the fool who words of wisdom to make sure your facilities ing will generate the biggest energy reduction. doesn’t save energy.” • Flexible class scheduling • Externship program included WINNER OF THE TONY AWARDS FOR BEST MUSICAL • Career Services/ Job Placement Assistance Got Pain? You have a choice, we can help. 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The term courage also encapsu- However, when facing adversity it is much Reporter lates actions individuals and teammates take more difficult to maintain a strong team. Scott Prater when one is in need of emotional or mental Therefore, we must take care of our team es- [email protected] assistance. By the end of this article, I hope to pecially in times of struggle. For example, does ADVERTISING bolster one’s “Resiliency Battle Armor” both your team rally together when someone is ill Tammy Fogall as an Airman and as a Wingman. The term or injured? Better yet, does your team rally [email protected] Airman also encompasses civilian Airmen, around a teammate who has made a mistake Aimee Grable our family members and contractor workforce. and is going through disciplinary issues? We [email protected] Ask yourselves this question, “Have you must embrace our teammates regardless of Chad Mason ever experienced a stressful time or event in their situations. [email protected] your life?” It is safe to say most people have Next, it helps to know a few of the services Vanessa Nagel available. A good wingman knows where to [email protected] encountered difficult situations whether it is a death in the family, financial difficulty, get help for themselves or their teammates. ART DEPARTMENT relationship issues, job stress, relocating or Additionally, we must integrate these tools Graphic Designers a myriad of other stressors. These life events into the day-to-day activities of the unit. I Ryan Hannigan can trigger certain emotional and physical will discuss a few of the resources we have [email protected] responses. Emotionally, one can become upset, available at Schriever Air Force Base. At the Melissa Edwards Lt. Col. Todd Benson [email protected] scared, aggravated, anxious or irritable. These medical clinic are our mental health pro- 2nd Space Operations Squadron commander viders (719-567-4619). Compassionate war- Art Director responses are perfectly normal and temporary. Rowdy Tompkins However, if left unattended, these emotional riors, such as Capt. Jordan Simonson and [email protected] responses can manifest into physical changes also takes courage for one to get involved and Charity Mattingly provide outstanding care. such as trouble sleeping, difficulty breath- insist on getting their teammate assistance. In fact, both of them routinely participate in ing, anxiety attacks or other physical events. This is the “co” in courage. The “co” stands for our squadron’s physical fitness events to get Published by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Therefore, it is essential to get help early. If compassion and coworker. In other words, it to know our Airmen. Next is our chaplain Group, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Schriever we do not break this chain of events, one may is easier to break the chain through the help corps. Regardless of religious affiliation, our Air Force Base and the 50th Space Wing. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for become depressed and hopeless. So how do of a team. Chaplain team is able to provide confidential members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Schriever Sentinel are not necessarily the official views we break the chain? So how does one strengthen their resiliency support to those in need (719-567-3705). What of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense (DoD) or the Department of the Air Force. Often in these instances, we are hesitant battle armor? The first line of defense in any one may not know is that the Chaplain’s of- The appearance of advertising in this publication includ- fice also has an enlisted chaplain assistant. ing inserts and supplements does not constitute endorse- to ask for help. This “assistance resistance” situation is your immediate team. This safety ment by the DoD, the Department of the Air Force, or the could stem from pride, embarrassment or net is your work center, personal friends and At Schriever, we are fortunate to have Staff Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publica- even fear of career impacts. Similarly, some family. A key enabler is an atmosphere of sup- Sgt.