Base Bulletin - week of June 21

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This week

Falcon Parkway repairs
Falcon Parkway will be reduced to single lane access in order to allow repairs to be conducted until Sept. 12. During construction, traffic will not be allowed to pass from Hahn Avenue to Falcon Parkway. The traffic circle will be unaffected by construction. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Marquis Williams at 567-4323.


50th SCS Change of Command
Col. Scott Angerman cordially invites you to attend the 50th Space Communications Squadron Change of Command ceremony 9 a.m. Thursday at Building 210. Lt. Col. Heather Uhl will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Anthony Lang. For additional details, contact Master Sgt. John Clark at 567-6509.


On-base

21st MDS Change of Command
Col. Christopher Vaughn cordially invites you to attend the 21st Medical Squadron’s Change of Command ceremony 11 a.m. June 26 at Building 210. Lt. Col. Timothy Landis will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Jana Weiner. For additional details, contact Melissa Hermosillo at 567-5469.


50th NOG Change of Command

Col. Jennifer Grant cordially invites you to attend the 50th Network Operations Group Change of Command ceremony 8:30 a.m. June 29 at Building 210. Col. Scott Angerman will relinquish command to Col. Hewett Wells. For additional details, contact Capt. Roberto Molineros at 567-4364.


2018 Green Dot Program refresher class registration
Annual Green Dot Refresher Classes occur Tuesdays and Fridays in the Building 300 Auditorium. To find out how to register, contact Ken Robinson at 567-2647.


Boulder District Attorney's office to give technology stalking training

The Boulder District Attorney's office will present a training on Rise of Technology Stalking in the 21st Century 1 – 4 p.m. June 26 at the Schriever Air Force Base Event Center 8 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. June 27 at the Peterson Air Force Base Auditorium. Attendees will learn the tools and technology stalkers use in order to combat them through law enforcement methods. This training is for all audiences and provides tools and advice anyone can use.


Voluntary Leave Transfer Program – Robert Bruce
Robert Bruce has been approved for the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program due to a current medical condition. If you would like to donate leave to him, you can complete the OPM 630-A, request to donate annual leave to leave recipient under the VLTP (within agency) http://www.opm.gov/FORMS/PDF_FILL/opm630a.pdf or https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/opm630b.pdf (outside agency).
You may also scan the signed form and email it to jaime.sampayo.1@us.af.mil or fax to 567-2832.


AAFES hours
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service Express operates under these hours:

Monday – Thursday: 5:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.


Clinic announces closures
The Schriever Clinic will be closed the following dates/times:
July 4 All day Holiday
July 5 All day Family day
July 12 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Training day
Aug. 9 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Training day
Aug. 31 All day Family day
Sept. 3 All day Holiday
Sept. 13 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Training day
Oct. 5 All day Family day
Oct. 8 All day Holiday

Note: Walk-in services end at 3:30 p.m. Normal clinic hours are 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. For emergencies, call 911. For appointments, call 524-CARE.


MetroRides Vanpool provides openings

MetroRides Vanpool is a government subsidized program for all Department of Defense Civil Service employees and active duty military. There is no out of pocket expense for DoD vanpool participants. Contractors may also participate. The route starts at the Safeway shopping center parking lot in Fountain, Colorado, departing at 6:05 a.m. and arriving at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, at 6:30 a.m. The vanpool departs Schriever AFB at 4 p.m. and arrives back at Safeway at 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, contact Steve Cooper at 567-5668.


Off-base

Colorado Springs Sports Corp seeking volunteers
The Colorado Springs Sports Corp is looking for volunteers for the 2018 Rocky Mountain State Games. The Rocky Mountain State Games is Colorado's largest multi-sport festival for athletes of all ages and athletic abilities including those with physical disabilities or visual impairment. More than 10,000 athletes are expected to participate and more than 900 volunteers are needed to successfully run this event. The event will be held primarily July 20-22 and 27-29 in Colorado Springs. The need for volunteers varies by sport, but may be needed for a variety of tasks including athlete check-in, information booths, scoring, timing, hospitality and other activities. For more information, contact Rebekah Bressler at 634-7333.


Noncommissioned Officer Association recruitment

The Noncommissioned Officer Association Air Academy Chapter is recruiting. It's a great opportunity to meet former chiefs and make a difference in the community. Meetings occur every third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Palmer Room at The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Membership is optional and open to enlisted, veterans and families from all services. For more information, email jterry@ncoausa.org.


Society of Military Widows holds meeting
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 on the last Wednesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. at The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Call 719-597-0492 or 719-260-8172 for more information.

Military Retirees Activities Office
The Military Retiree Activities Office holds its monthly council meeting the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The meeting will be followed by lunch at 12:45 p.m. The guest speaker for July 12 will be Lt. John Stubblefield discussing the legalization of marijuana impacting military retirees. To sign up or for more information, call the Retiree Assistance Office at 556-7153.


Little Rookies offers free program
Little Rookies' Junior Rookie ice sessions are held at Monument Ice Rinks on Saturday mornings to focus on helping beginners, ages 3-8, find their love for the game of hockey. Teaching basic skills and hockey etiquette, offering equipment and no entry fee, Little Rookies is the best place to get your child started in hockey. The programs are ran by National Hockey League Alumni Al Pendersen (Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars, Hartford Whalers). For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster at 567-5044.


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