SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Schriever Sentinel readers may have noticed the MVP graphic on some of our photos.
MVP, or Mission, Vison and Priority, are fundamental guidelines for the 50th Space Wing that highlight the ethical, professional and communal goals set by our commander. On behalf of base leadership, the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs office highlights units and personnel embodying MVP objectives. To recommend MVPs, please call 567-5040.
Mission: Commanding space and cyber systems to deliver global combat effects.
Vision: Evolving the force--Driving Innovation--Mastering Space
Priorities: Innovate space and cyber operations to stay ahead of the enemy
--Advance professionalism and infrastructure to enable mission performance
--Investing in a culture of exceptional service and community for Team Schriever and their families
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This week
Staff, Family Tour registration is open
Public Affairs is hosting the quarterly Staff and Family Tour Dec. 9. Personnel and family members are encouraged to get a behind-the-scenes look into the Schriever mission. Children older than eight are invited. Contact the PA office at 567-5040 to register before Dec. 2. Space is limited.
New templates available for Notable Achievement Awards, Time Off Awards
All Notable Achievement Awards and Time Off Awards must be submitted on the new template now available on the Civilian Personnel Sharepoint site at the link below:
https://eis2.afspc.af.mil/sites/50sw/50MSG/50fss/cpo/fsmcawds/Forms/AllItems.aspx.
Please use these templates for all future NAA and TOA submissions and e-mail the approved forms to maggie.wander@us.af.mil for processing.
IG releases November newsletter
The 50th Space Wing Inspector General Office’s newsletter includes updates and upcoming inspections.
http://www.schriever.af.mil/Portals/17/documents/IG%20News%20-%20November%202016.pdf?ver=2016-11-22-103215-730
50 FSS releases military-style charter school survey
Schriever and Peterson Air Force Bases are taking a survey to see if there is any interest in a military-style charter school among parents with school-age children. The survey is short but will provide us helpful information. The survey will close 5 p.m. Dec 9.
Access the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MilitaryCharterSchool
Chapel
Schriever housing hosts women’s Bible study
Come join us for a women’s Bible study held 9:30 – 11 a.m. every Tuesday at the Tierra Vista Community Center. There will be fellowship, Bible study and conversations about today's critical issues from a Christian perspective. For more information, call the chapel at 567-3705.
Schriever housing offers family Christian fellowship
A family Bible study will be held at the Tierra Vista Community Center 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday. Come join us for inspiring worship, Bible study and prayer. Families are welcome. Childcare and separate kids activities for 10 and under provided. For more information, contact 567-3705.
Schriever lights Christmas Tree
The holiday season is right around the corner, and with that comes the annual base tradition to light the Christmas Tree. Please join us at 5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Building 210 courtyard. Santa will make a special appearance and there will be cookies and hot chocolate for all. Bring the entire family. If the weather is unfavorable, the ceremony will take place inside the Building 210 atrium. For more information, or to volunteer for this event, contact your chapel staff at 567-3705.
On-base
Promotion ceremony to be held for Senior Master Sgt. Charles Shurchay
You are all cordially invited to Senior Master Sgt. Charles Shurchay's promotion ceremony 11 a.m. Dec. 1 in the Building 300 auditorium. Please contact Master Sgt. Chris Birdwell at 719-567-4726 with any questions or concerns. Below is the link below for the invitation.
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=319843&k=01604B017F54
50 FSS announces closures
The Airmen and Family Readiness Center, Child Development Center and School Age Program, coffee shop, Outdoor Rec, and Framing and Engraving will be closed Thursday and Friday. The Fitness Center will be closed Thursday. The A&FRC, CDC & SAP, coffee shop, fitness center, Framing & Engraving, Outdoor Rec and the Satellite Dish have special Holiday hours Nov. 21 - 23. You can find these hours on
our Schriever50FSS Facebook or at our activities locations. Call 567-3588 for more information.
50 CPTS announces closures
The 50th Comptroller Squadron is closed for training the second Tuesday of each month. Upcoming dates include: Dec. 13, Jan. 10, 2017, Feb. 14, 2017 and Mar. 14, 2017.
Clinic announces closures
The Schriever Clinic will be closed the following dates/times:
Thursday All day Holiday
Friday All day Family day
Dec. 14 2:30-4:30 p.m. Training day
Dec. 23 All day Holiday
Dec. 26 All day Family day
Dec. 30 All day Holiday
Jan. 2 All day Family day
Note: The clinic closes Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. for physical training. Normal clinic hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For emergencies, call 911. For appointments, call 524-CARE.
AFSPC/CV calls for max participation in safety survey
Maj. Gen. David Thompson has called for all Air Force Space Command personnel to participate in the ongoing Air Force Combined Mishap Reduction Survey. AFCMRS is a tool designed to tabulate anonymous, candid feedback regarding safety cultural trends, enabling leaders to identify risk factors within unit programs. Unit safety representatives will assist their respective units with completing this survey. For more information, contact wing safety at 567-SAFE (7233).
EO career field open for retraining
The Equal Opportunity career field is looking for Airmen and NCOs wishing to join. EO is currently seeking approximately 20 first term Airmen between now and July 1, 2017, for retraining. Scheduling for NCO retraining will occur at a later date. NCOs and Airmen are encouraged to coordinate with their career field managers before completing the 15-day observation period requirement to apply. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Eumiko Egins at 665-4977/2056.
Off-base
Salvation Army needs Thanksgiving Day volunteers 
The Salvation Army is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Day meal. They need volunteers to deliver meals and provide transportation to those who would like to have a meal at their facility (908 Yuma St.). We need 50 volunteers to cover the event from approximately 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. This is a great way to give back to the community and spend the holiday with your Air Force family. Contact Staff Sgt. Oceana Goodsell at 567-3594 or Senior Airman Alexandrea Maxey at 567-6464 if you would like to volunteer.
PAFB hosts National Native American Heritage Month event
Peterson Air Force Base is hosting a Native American Heritage Month event 11 a.m. Tuesday at the base theatre. The guest speaker will be D.J. Vanas: motivational storyteller, former U.S. Air Force officer and president of Native Discovery Inc.
Free Food Sampling: Fry bread, buffalo chili, 3 Sister Soup, grape dumplings
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=320097&k=016342097250
50 SW hosts holiday party
You are cordially invited to the 50th Space Wing holiday party, "Glow in the Snow" neon event Dec. 2 at the Peterson Air Force Base Club. Come out and spread holiday cheer with Team 5-0. Enjoy live entertainment with our 2nd annual lip sync battle, amazing prizes and memorable times. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and the party will start at 6:30 p.m. Children 13 years and older are welcome to attend. Tickets are on sale now. RSVP using E-Invite: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/index.cfm?i=316489&k=0160440D735E
For more information, contact Senior Master Sgt. Gregory Artis at 567-4652.
50 SW seeks holiday party lip sync battle teams
Think you have what it takes to be the next lip sync sensation? Well here is your chance. We are now accepting entries for the Lip Sync Challenge going down at this year’s 50th Space Wing Holiday Party Dec. 2. We’re looking for four teams with up to five members to compete for the title of “50 SW Lip Sync Champion.” There is also going to be a final head-to-head competition with the winners taking home the grand prize. Song appropriate attire and props are encouraged and two songs are needed for the head-to-head challenge. If interested, please contact Master Sgt. Ryan Klemcke at 567-3637.
Military Retirees Activities Office holds monthly luncheon
The Military Retiree Activities office holds a luncheon at noon the second Thursday of each month at the Peterson Air Force Base Club, followed by its monthly council meeting at 2:30 p.m. in Building 350, Room 1206. The guest speaker for Dec. 8 will be Clint Evans and his companion dog “Leo.” Please call 719-556-7153 for more information.
Society opens door to military widows
The Society of Military Widows is open to widows of any branch of military service, regardless of the spouse’s rank. The Pikes Peak Chapter 15 of the Society of Military Widows meets 10:30 a.m. the last Wednesday of the month at the Peterson Air Force Base club. Call 719-597-0492 or 719-591-9523 for more information.
SnoFest offers military discounts
SnoFest features more than world-class skiing and snowboarding Jan. 20-22, 2017. Fabulous lodging, a party, giveaways, a hilarious cardboard derby, sleigh rides, tubing, ice-skating, non-skier excursions and more, are all at heavily discounted prices for the military community. You won't want to miss this spectacular event hosted by the Front Range Military Bases at Copper Mountain Resort, Colorado.
For lodging, call (888) 760-7561. Mention your base affiliation and use group code 3322. Saturday night, Jan. 21, buffet and party tickets are on sale now.
Prices:
$20/adult, $17/child if bought before Thursday, Dec. 15
$30/adult, $25/child if bought between Dec. 16-31
$41/adult, $33/child if bought between Jan. 1-14 (Jan. 14 is the last day to purchase tickets)
Lift tickets are on sale now, as well. For party tickets and lift tickets, contact SAFB ITT at 567-6050.
Visit http://www.mysnofest.com/ for more information about SnoFest.
Academy cadet sponsor program looking for volunteers
The U.S. Air Force Academy is looking for volunteer sponsor families to build a professional mentoring relationship and provide a home-away-from-home for cadets. The program needs about 180 families to sponsor cadets. Sponsors must be at least O-3 for officers, E-6 for enlisted and GS-05 for civilian. The program is designed to provide new cadets mentorship, offering active-duty and retired military personnel and civilians in the community an opportunity to mentor cadets on a permanent basis for their time at the Academy. Email cadet.sponsor@usafa.edu or usafa.cwtmsponsor@usafa.edu or call 719-333-2727 for more information.