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News Briefs - Week of Nov. 5, 2009
Posted 11/4/2009 Updated 11/4/2009
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11/4/2009 - SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Below are news briefs for the week of Nov. 5, 2009. To submit news briefs for consideration, send an e-mail to the Satellite Flyer Online with the subject line "News Brief."
Schriever Quarterly Awards
The quarterly awards presentation will be 8 a.m., Nov. 6, in the Satellite Dish Dining Facility. Please join us to recognize our Schriever winners.
For more information, contact 50th Space Wing Public Affairs at 567-5040
Veteran's Day Parade
Schriever AFB will have five 32-man flights marching in the 2009 Veteran's Day Parade in downtown Colorado Springs, Nov. 7.
The parade contains more than 100 participants and begins at 10 a.m. The parade will proceed south on Tejon St., starting at St. Vrain St. and ending at Vermijo Ave.
For more information, contact 50th Space Wing Public Affairs at 567-5040.
Military Personnel Section Move effective Nov. 2
In order to serve you better, effective Nov. 2 all Military Personnel Section activities will move back to Bldg 210, Rm 137.
New hours are: CAC/ID/Customer Service hours are 0730-1630 Mon-Fri (last CAC/ID card customer taken at 1600). All other activities (Retirements, Separations, Promotions, Passports, etc.) will be available 0900-1500 Mon-Fri. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at 567-5900.
For more information, please contact MSgt Steven Hoing of 50 FSS/FSMP at 567-5900 or at steven.hoing@schriever.af.mil.
Speakers wanted
Do you like to speak in public? Are you looking to support your community in a special way? The Speakers Bureau can be a great way to do both! The 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Office is recruiting civilian and military volunteers to speak at local schools, colleges, veterans meeting and more.
Topic of speech can extend beyond your career field, and can also include your life, military experiences and travel. Speakers will also have the chance to speak at events such as Veteran's Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
For more information, contact the Public Affairs office at 567-5044.
CFC underway
Schriever began its Combined Federal Campaign Sept. 21, with a goal of $250,000.
Donate in person or online at https://www.cfcnexus.org/_peakcfc/.
Project officers are:
- Master Sgt. Billie Hampton, 50th Force Support Squadron, at 567-5156
- Tech. Sgt Johnathon Johnson, 50th Space Wing Inspector General's Office, at 567-3417
- Master Sgt. Ellis Jennings, Space Innovation and Development Center, at 567-6765
Homes at Schriever AFB
Tierra Vista Communities (TVC) opened the first Company Grade homes on Aug. 26. New homes continue to be completed each month and boast features such as stainless steel, ENERGY STAR® appliances, covered front and back porches, master bedroom suites with attached master bath, and modern and kitchens with technology niches.
Homes are currently available for rent by Schriever AFB personnel in the pay grade of 01-03. Additionally, the first Junior NCO(JNCO) homes will be completed 26 October and are available for pay grades E1-E6. If you are interested, please contact TVC at 719-683-3660 or visit them at 201 Johnston St (new housing area) to tour a model home and view floor plans. You may also visit them online at www.tierra-vista.com.
For more information, please contact Judy Dickson of 50 CES/CEH at 567-2884 or at Judith.Dickson@schriever.af.mil.
Equal Opportunity Staff at Schriever AFB
The EO office will continue to serve both the civilian and military personnel at Schriever Air Force Base as a two-person staff. Mr. Edward T. Vaughn is now a civilian serving as the EO Specialist. If your organization or office is in need of any EO services, please do not hesistate to contact us at 567-5310/7096.
For more information, please contact Celestine Joyner of 50 SW/EO at 567-7096 or at celestine.joyner@schriever.af.mil.
Annual SnoFest is BACK! Keystone Resort, Jan. 29-31, 2010
Don't miss out on the premier Military Ski weekend event! Reservations to book lodging began Oct. 1. For Lodging info, stop by ITT or call 567-6050. Lift tickets and party tickets go on sale Nov. 1. Adult lift tickets are $49 per day, $45 (E1-E4). The Liberty Pass (Keystone/A-Basin season pass) for $189 can also be used as your lift ticket. Lift tickets for children age 5-12 years are $33 per day or $109 for the Liberty Pass. Under 4 are free.
This year's party themes are: Friday - Ice Age: Taking a Ride on the Frozen Side; Saturday - Hold'em, Fold'em or Go Fish: A Family Game Night. Cost for party tickets are: adult $16, child $12 (ages 5-12). Children 4 years and under are free unless occupying a seat.
For more information, please contact Information, Tickets and Tours at 567-6050 or at brian.mitchell@schriever.af.mil.
Liberty Season Ski Pass
The military Liberty Season Ski Pass (Keystone and Arapahoe Basin) is now available at Schriever ITT for $189 adults, and $109 children (age 5-12). Those eligible for the pass are all Active duty military, Active Reservist and National Guard personnel, and immediate dependants. The adult and children's Liberty Pass is good for unlimited skiing and snowboarding at Keystone and Arapahoe Basin from the date of purchase through Keystone's closing date, tentatively set for April 18, 2010. The Liberty Pass must be purchased in person, and valid military ID must be shown, as well as for military family members' passes.
For more information or questions, contact 567-6050, or stop by Bldg 300, Rm 133.
Patriot and Patriot Plus Ski Passes Available at ITT
The Patriot Pass and Patriot Pass Plus passes are now available at ITT for active duty, active reservists and guard, and retired military members and their immediate dependants.
Patriot Pass adult is $219 and child (age 6-12) $104 which includes: unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Winter Park and Copper Mountain. Patriot Pass Plus rates are adult $229 and child $114 which includes: unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Winter Park, Copper Mountain and 6 days at Steamboat. For more information or questions please stop by the ITT office in building 300, room 133, or call 567-6050.
For more information, please contact Brian Mitchell of 50 FSS/FSCO at 567-6050 or at brian.mitchell@schriever.af.mil.
Cardio and Aerobic Room Closures due to HVAC Upgrades
HVAC upgrades will be taking place in the Main Fitness Center beginning Sept. 28. The Aerobic Room will be closed Oct. 26 through Nov. 20. The Fitness Center Annex, located in Bldg 502 inside the RA is open Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has more than 20 pieces of cardio equipment available for your use.
For more information, contact the Fitness Center at 567-6628.
Drop-in Care for School-Age Children Available
The School-Age Program accepts school-age children (kindergarten - 12 years) who need drop-in care on "no-school" days from school districts other than District 22. The cost is $3.00 per hour, maximum of 10 hours of care in a day. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eligible patrons are active duty, DoD civilians (APF & NAF), DoD contractors and reservists on active duty or during active duty training.
For more information, please contact Cheryl Jensen of 50 FSS at 567-4742 or at cheryl.jensen@schriever.af.mil.
Service mall project validation assessment survey
Many in the Schriever community will be receiving a hardcopy survey through the base distribution system. The survey is being conducted by PriceWaterhouse Cooper, which was contracted by the Air Force Services Agency.
The survey data will be used to assess the need for construction of a service mall to rehouse an expanded outdoor recreation equipment rental operation, a framing and engraving operation, add a postal kiosk and a proposed snack bar. If you receive one, ensure it's completed and returned within two weeks. The surveys may be dropped off at Outdoor Recreation in building 300, room 133, or at room 214 in building 200. They may also be returned through the base distribution system to 50FSS/FSK in the envelope included with the survey. If you would like to complete a survey and did not receive one, e-mail marketing@schriever.af.mil.
For more information, contact Lynn Sleeth at 567-4740 or at lynn.sleeth@schriever.af.mil.
New AF Civilian Employment Web Site
The Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) has developed a new Air Force civilian employment Web site, http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afcivilianjobs to educate potential applicants and the general public about available civilian jobs, the eligibility and application process, and information on finding job opportunities in various specialties and career fields.
For more information about civilian employment, contact the Total Force Service Center at 1-800-525-0102 or e-mail tfsc.sa_feedback@randolph.af.mil.
Pre-separation Counseling Briefing every Tuesday at 2 p.m.
The Pre-separation Counseling briefing is the first step to separating or retiring from the military. This briefing is mandatory and a prerequisite to all other transition-related briefings, such as TAP. During this briefing you will learn about all the benefits and services available to you when you leave the military. Documentation of this briefing is accomplished through the completion of the DD Form 2648. If you are a year from separation or two years from retirement, start the transition process now. The briefing is held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65.
Call the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up.
Cadet sponsors needed
The Air Force Academy Cadet Sponsor Office is 200 sponsors short for the Class of 2013. Officers O-3 and above and enlisted E-6 and above who are at least 28 years old, either active duty or retired, are eligible to be cadet sponsors. Civil Service employees GS-05 and above, or the equivalent pay band, are also eligible.
For more information on the Cadet Sponsor Program, see the Sponsor Handbook online by logging on to the USAFA Web site: www.USAFA.edu/ (On the right menu on the homepage under Special Interest, click on Cadet Sponsor Program.
If you are interested in becoming a cadet sponsor, contact the Cadet Sponsor Office at 333-2727 or via e-mail at cadet.sponsor@usafa.edu.
Dorm Move Class third Tuesday each month
This Dorm Move Class is 3 p.m. each third Tuesday of the month at the A&FRC. It is geared toward all Airmen anticipating a move out of the dorms within three months. Participants learn how to identify how much money is needed in order to afford living off base, project a budget based on monthly expenditures and decide if they are financially fit to move out of the dorms.
Call the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up.
Military Spouse Business Directory
The Military Spouse Career Committee, a sub-committee of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, is compiling a directory of military spouse owned businesses. This helpful resource will include listings of businesses owned, managed, and operated by spouses of active duty military members in the Pikes Peak Region.
If you are a spouse of an active duty member, contact Debbie Evert at 567.3920 or at ppmilspousebiz@yahoo.com for more information.
Attorney recruiting
More than 1,200 judge advocates currently practice law while serving on active duty as Air Force officers. If interested in becoming a member of this highly trained and motivated legal team, the Funded Legal Education Program may be able to help. Each year the Judge Advocate General's Corps selects active duty officers to attend law school at the Air Force's expense. FLEP participants receive tuition, fees and book allowances from the Air Force while continuing to serve on active duty, thus receiving full pay, allowances and other benefits while attending law school. The Excess Leave Program may also be able to help. ELP allows active duty officers to attend law school by using excess leave. The leave is not charged to the officer and does not have to be paid back. ELP participants also continue to accrue time for promotion and retirement and remain eligible to use the Base Exchange, commissary and medical services.
Under this program, the officer is responsible for paying all educational costs and does not receive pay and allowances while attending law school.
For more information, contact the Schriever Legal office at 567-5050.
Paralegal recruiting
Paralegal assist attorneys in providing superior legal counsel to commanders, first sergeants and other key personnel on a broad spectrum of legal and quasi-legal matters. They also provide assistance to eligible clients under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegals support all areas of a legal office, including military justice, claims, civil law, legal assistance, contracts and environmental and operations law. Cross-training candidates must be able to type a minimum of 25 words per minute, score a minimum general AQE score of 51 and have no derogatory information, including previous Article 15s or court convictions.
For more information, contact the Schriever Legal office at 567-5050.
Before- and after-school program
The new Schriever AFB School-Age Program is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Fridays for children in kindergarten through age 12. Children of parents who are active duty, DoD civilians (both NAF and APF), DoD contractors and reservists on active duty or training are eligible.
In addition, children with special needs whose parents are within the categories listed are eligible. The program is closed weekends and federal holidays. Transportation between school(s) and the School Age Program is provided by Ellicott School District 22. If children are unable to ride the bus, parents are responsible for arranging transportation. The School Age Program does not provide transportation.
For more information, contact Toni Hansen at 567-5364
EQUAL Plus news
Airman Management System EQUAL Plus advertisements offer military members the ability to volunteer for special assignments outside of the normal assignment cycles. Two enhancements have been added within the EQUAL Plus area. First, a new AMS robot email was created which will generate to an individual after they have volunteered for a particular EQUAL Plus job. The e-mail will confirm they have volunteered for a particular EQUAL Plus job. If this action was done in error they will also be provided step by step guidelines on how to withdraw their volunteer status. The second enhancement deals with another robot email which will generate after the assignment NCO has selected the most qualified/eligible individual for a particular EQUAL Plus job. The selectee will receive an assignment rip; the individuals that were not selected will receive an e-mail notification. Remember you may only apply for one EQUAL Plus job at a time.
For more information, call 567-2240 or e-mail wayne.kingsbury@schriever.af.mil.
University representative office hours
The following university representatives will be available in the DeKok building, room 310 at the specified dates and times: Webster University: Every first and third Monday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rep- Bill Houth, 574-7562); Colorado State Pueblo: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rep-Rick Perez, 574- 3312); Devry University: Every first and third Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, and every first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rep-Cedric Johnson, 963-1688); Pikes Peak Community College: Every second Monday, 10 a.m. to noon (Rep-Ron Shields, 502-4300); Embry Riddle: Every second and fourth Tuesday, 1 to 4 p.m. (Rep-Michelle Erlacher, 567-6858); Empire State College: Every fourth Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rep-Bill Yaeger, William.yaeger@esc.edu); Regis University: Every fourth Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. (Rep-John Hill, 264-7021); University of Phoenix: Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Crista Hill, 235-4077). Also, Peterson AFB education office guidance counselors (Rep-Cathy Lovelady, 556-7392 and Bonnie Rivera, 556-7734) are available every Wednesday, 12 to 4 p.m.
For more information, contact Tech Sgt. Cassandra Bushyeager, 50 FSS/CAA at 567-5927
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