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This week
50th SW IG to host third quarter WSA, MSG roadshow
The 50th Space Wing Inspector General’s office will host its new and improved roadshow for the first time for members of the Wing Staff Agencies and 50th Space Wing Mission Support Group in the wing conference room inside Building 210 Thursday at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Capt. Joseph Villalpando at 567-2170.
Schriever AFB AAFES services adjust for holiday weekend
Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, Army and Air Force Exchange services will change for the holiday weekend (Friday - Sept. 3).
Friday
No breakfast and lunch food truck operations.
Sept. 3
No breakfast and lunch food truck operation; Dunkin Donuts and the Barber Shop will be closed.
The Schriever AFB Express will be open 12 – 6 p.m. (unattended fuel available 24/7 all weekend).
Falcon Parkway repairs
Falcon Parkway will be reduced to single-lane access until Sept. 29th. The traffic circle will be unaffected by construction. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Marquis Williams at 567-4323.
PA looking for Air Force Marathon attendees
For Schriever Airmen participating in the Air Force Marathon Sept. 15 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, contact the Public Affairs office at 567-5040. We are looking for selfie submissions, photos and videos of the event highlighting Schriever Airmen.
On-base
TVC to host town hall
Housing members are invited to the next Schriever town hall 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Tierra Vista Community Center multipurpose room. For more information, contact Jessica Schroeder at 567-5726.
50th FSS to host First Friday with USO
The 50th Force Support Squadron's next First Friday event for Schriever Airmen will be 2:30 - 4 p.m. Sept. 7. For more information, contact 50th FSS Marketing at 567-5362.
Schriever AFB to host reveille, 9/11 wreath laying ceremony
There will be a group reveille 7:30 a.m. in the Building 210 courtyard immediately followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Schriever AFB 9/11 artifact to honor the victims of 9/11 and the sacrifices made that day. For more information, contact 50th Space Wing Public Afairs at 567-5040.
Visit Schriever - Staff and Family Tour: Sept. 14
Schriever Air Force Base personnel and their family members are invited on a Staff and Family Tour 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sept. 14. Space is limited, first come, first served. Children are welcome, however, the tour will include lots of stairs, so strollers cannot be accommodated. The deadline to sign up is Sept. 10. If interested, call the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs office at 567-5040.
Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader meet and greet
Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders are hosting a meet and greet for Schriever Airmen 4 - 5 p.m. Sept. 14 in the Schriever event center. For more information, contact the 50th Force Support Squadron's Marketing office at 567-5362.
50th FSS to host customer appreciation event
The 50th Force Support Squadron will host a customer appreciation event 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sept. 21 at the fitness center and Indoor Running Track. The event's intent is to stregnthen the relationship between 50th FSS and its customers. For more information, contact the 50th FSS Marketing office at 567-5362.
2018 Green Dot Program refresher class registration
Annual Green Dot Refresher Classes occur 2 - 3 p.m. Tuesdays, and 8 - 9 a.m. Fridays in the Building 300 Auditorium. All classes must be completed by Oct. 31. To register, visit https://eis2.afspc.af.mil/sites/50sw/wsa/50swsppv/greendot/Pages/default.aspx. For more information, contact Ken Robinson at 567-2647 or Staff Sgt. Shelby Parry at 567-4880.
AFOSI to host counter-intelligence awareness briefings
The Schriever Air Force Office of Special Investigations will conduct counter-intelligence awareness briefings on the first and third Wednesday of every month in the Building 300 auditorium. Briefings will be at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday and 8 a.m. on the third Wednesday of the month. No registration is necessary, and sign-in sheets will be provided at each briefing. For further questions or concerns regarding counter-intelligence awareness, please contact Special Agent Samuel Ellis or Special Agent Jonathon Gillen at 567-5049.
KMC to provide training
The Knowledge Management Center is providing reoccurring training/classes for the Knowledge Management programs. Classes will be held in Building 301, Room 119, every first and third Thursday of the month. Records Management will be held 12 – 1 p.m. and Freedom of Information-Privacy Act will be held 1:45 – 3:15 p.m. Publications and Forms class will be held 1 – 3 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. For more information, contact 50th SW Knowledge Management Center at 567-6001.
To enroll/register, visit https://eis2.afspc.af.mil/sites/50sw/wsa/kmc/tn/SitePages/Home.aspx.
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 scan the signed form and email it to jaime.sampayo.1@us.af.mil or fax to 567-2832.
Logistics planner retraining opportunities
The Air Force Logistics Plans specialty is continually seeking enlisted personnel to retrain as logistics planners (2G0X1). For more information, contact Ed Smith at 567-3082.
Legal Office changes operating hours
The 50th Space Wing Legal Office is closed daily from 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. The office will also be closed 7:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every Thursday. If you have a deployment-related issue or need to contact a member of the staff, call 567-5050 for assistance.
Legal office court requirement
Before appearing and/or testifying in court in their unofficial capacity, all Air Force members are required to meet with the legal office. For more information, call 567-5050.
Clinic announces closures
The Schriever Clinic will be closed the following dates/times:
Friday All day Family day
Monday 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
Oct. 11 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training day
Nov. 8 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training day
Nov. 12 All day Holiday
Nov. 22 All day Holiday
Nov. 23 All day Family day
Dec. 24 All day Family day
Dec. 25 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
TAPS to host Good Grief Camp
The Tragedy Assistance Program will host a Good Grief Camp Sept. 8 – 9 in Denver, Colorado. Children are able to share and learn coping skills through games, crafts and other activities in a fun and supportive environment. Each child is paired with a military mentor who reminds the child that he or she is still a part of the military community. Mentors need to be available 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sept. 8 and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 9. Lodging accommodations are available for those who reside more than 45 miles from the event. All meals are provided Sept. 8 and breakfast and lunch will be provided Sept. 9. If you have any questions about how you can volunteer, contact Melissa Hermosillo at 915-780-3344. To register as a mentor, visit https://www.tapsconnected.org/events/mmentor.aspx.
The 5th Annual Creek Week cleanup to begin
The Creek Week cleanup is open for registration and will be Sept. 29 – Oct 7. The cleanup aims to bring the Fountain Creek, Colorado, Watershed communities together to foster the health of local waterways for citizens and wildlife alike. Crews can be created or attendees can join an existing crew. For more information, or to register, go to https://fountaincreekweek.com or contact Amy Brautigan at 801-928-6980.
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 331-6689 or 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. To sign up or for more information, call the Retiree Assistance Office at 556-7153.
USAFA to host Farish Recreation Area Walk
The United States Air Force Academy Outdoor Recreation Center and the Falcon Wanderers Walking Club invite you to the Farish Recreation Area Walk Sept. 22. The walk will start at the Conference Center at 12005 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park. This event is free and open to the public. Register to walk any time between 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a finish time by 3 pm. Large-wheeled strollers can complete the courses with difficulty, but wheelchairs are not recommended. Bratwurst, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Amanda Burkhart at 333-4475.
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