SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Information for these events can also be found in the Schriever Air Force Base Facebook events section.
* Spouses are invited to events marked with 
This week
Health Promotion Activities 
The Health Promotion office is hosting several special activities during the next few weeks:
March 26 7 - 9 a.m. – Heart Healthy Fair
March 26 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. – Weight Management class
March 28 1 - 4 p.m. – Exercise Physiology (appointments available upon request)
Call Carol Carr at 567-4292 to register.
Note: Bodpod walk-in hours are Monday and Wednesday 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. and Tuesday and Friday 7:15-8:30 a.m.
On base
Saint Patrick’s Day 5 kilometer run
The St. Patrick’s Day 5 kilometer run will take place 3 p.m. March 15. Participants will meet at least 15 minutes prior to the race behind the batting cage. Free T-shirts will be given to the first one hundred finishers. Free green snacks and green adult beverages will be provided after the race.
For more information, call the fitness center at 567-6628.
Clinic announces closures
The Schriever Air Force Base clinic is closed the following dates/times:
April 11 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Training Day
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.
NH-1102-03 Contract Specialist Term Vacancies
The 50th Contracting Squadron is seeking qualified candidates to fill two modified term appointment NH-1102-03 contract specialist positions. These positions fall under the DoD’s Civilian Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project compensation and appraisal system and are considered GS 12-13 equivalent positions. These modified term positions are funded for two years and may be extended up to five years with a one year, local approved extension for a total of six years.
The primary purpose for these positions are to serve as experienced contract specialists for all phases of pre-award acquisition and post-award contract administration on service and commodity contracts. Positions will be filled using Direct Hiring Authority. Relocation costs are not authorized.
Employees hired under the modified term appointment may be eligible for conversion to career or career conditional appointments in the competitive service provided they:
1. Have an announcement specifically stating that the individual(s) selected for the term position may be eligible for conversion to career conditional or career appointments at a later date.
2. Have served two years of continuous service in the term position.
3. Have been considered to have adequate contributions and a fully successful performance rating for two assessment cycles (including the current assessment cycle) immediately preceding conversion. Service under a modified term appointment immediately prior to a permanent appointment shall count toward the probationary period requirements described in 10 U.S.C. Section 1599e.
NH-1102-03 desired qualifications and experience includes:
- Wide-ranging knowledge of various contracting approaches and methods
- Preparation and coordination of acquisition documents for pre-solicitation/award
- Contract administration (post award)
- Prefer warranted Contracting Officer experience
- APDP Contracting Level II Certification
Interested candidates must send a current resume, copies of transcripts and a copy of your Department of Defense Form 214 (if applicable) to kristin.heikkila@us.af.mil - Subject Line: NH-1102-03 Contract Specialist Term Vacancy, no later than March 31.
Your resume should include breadth/depth of experience, and qualifications which make you the best qualified candidate for these positions. Candidates will be assessed to ensure they have the skills, education, training and behavioral attributes that provide for successful job performance.
For more information, contact Kristi Heikkila at 567-7332.
Hiring Fairs for Defense, IT, Cyber and Intel
The Airman and Family Readiness Center is hosting a hiring fair, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. March 13 at the Schriever Air Force Base event center, Building 20. The event is open to all active duty, veterans, guard/reserve, civilians, contractors and family members who have access to military installations. RSVP and resume upload is required (even if you can’t attend, register and upload your resume). To upload a resume or RSVP, visit: www.transitioncareers.com.
For more information send email to: jobseeker@transitioncareers.com.
If you are an employer and want to recruit at these events send an inquiry email to: employer@transitioncareers.com.
Schriever AFB Tech Expo
The 50th Space Communications Squadron sponsored Schriever Air Force Base Tech Expo will take place 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. March 19. This free and educational event is open to all base personnel. The Tech Expo serves as an open forum for industry partners to showcase their latest mission-centric technologies.
For more information, contact Thais V. Rochard at 443-561-2410. To register, go to www.federalevents.com/schrieverafb.
Multi-Domain Warfighter Integration Council
The 310th Space Wing will host the Multi-Domain Warfighter Integration Council April 1 - 5, at the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center Detachment 1. The event's purpose is to develop solutions to multi-domain challenges faced by the United States Armed Forces at the tactical and operational levels and identify specific space effects and support that increase combat effectiveness in these problem sets.
For more information contact Maj. Megan Tovado at 567-6834.
Civilian Developmental Education accepting nomination packages
Nomination packages for Career Developmental Education opportunities are accepted through May 1. Applicants can apply for up to four programs.
The majority of the courses require a continued service agreement in accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-401, Employee Training and Development. Applicants may incur up to a five year commitment upon completion of the training. This commitment begins when the students complete the program and is transferable to another federal agency if the employee leaves the Air Force.
For up to date CDE information, visit the Civilian Force Development page on myPers from a Common Access Card enabled computer, or select “Civilian Employee” from the myPers dropdown menu and search “developmental education.” Required documents, application instructions, a list of CDE opportunities and other criteria are available on the page.
For more information visit: https://www.afpc.af.mil/Force-Development/Civilian-Developmental-Education/.
AAFES continues Free Friday giveaways
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service continues its Free Friday giveaways in 2019, offering Schriever Airmen and their families a chance to win riding lawn mowers, furniture, grills, blenders, espresso makers and more, conducted online at facebook.com/shopmyexchange.
To enter the contests, authorized shoppers post a comment answering the question posed on each Free Friday post at facebook.com/shopmyexchange. In addition to active duty, National Guard, Reserve and retired shoppers and military families, honorably discharged veterans who have verified their eligibility to shop at ShopMyExchange.com can enter the weekly drawings.
Veterans can visit http://bit.ly/VetForLife for more information. Entries made by 11:59 p.m. central standard time on the day of the posting will be entered into a drawing. Drawings are held on the Monday after each Free Friday giveaway. For more information, contact Michael Casserly at 576-6174.
Legal Office Weekly Briefings
The 50th Space Wing Legal Office provides the following briefings Fridays:
Article 137 re-enlistment briefing - 8 a.m.
Deployment briefings - 9 a.m.
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.
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 North Powers and Old Ranch Road and departs at 6:35 a.m. arriving at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, at 7:30 a.m. The vanpool departs Schriever AFB at 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information, contact Joe Colunga at 567-3350.
Additionally, there is a Schriever Air Force Base vanpool service Monday to Friday, departing from Falcon Walmart 6:25 a.m. and conducting several drop-offs at Schriever AFB 7 a.m. Pick-up times at Schriever AFB are 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. and arrives at Falcon Walmart around 5:10 p.m. There is no out of pocket expense for Department of Defense vanpool participants. Contractors may also participate, but are not government subsidized. For more information, contact Mike Walker at 567-7014, Kim Elster at 567-3025, or Jay Carroll at 721-0739.
Logistics planner retraining opportunities
The Air Force Logistics Plans specialty career field is continually seeking enlisted personnel to retrain as logistics planners. For more information, contact Ed Smith at 567-3082.
KMC to provide training
The Knowledge Management Center is providing reoccurring training/classes for the Knowledge Management programs. Classes are held in Building 301, Room 119, every first Thursday of the month. Records Management is held 12 - 1:30 p.m. and Freedom of Information Privacy Act is held 1:45 –
3:15 p.m. Publications and Forms class is provided 1 - 3 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. For more information, contact 50th Space Wing Knowledge Management Center at 567-6001.
To enroll/register, visit https://eis2.afspc.af.mil/sites/50sw/wsa/kmc/tn/SitePages/Home.aspx.
Recreation camper, trailer spots available
Approximately 30 spots are available for rent in the Outdoor Recreation Vehicle lot. Most are 30 feet long. The RV lot can be accessed 24/7 through the North Gate. The gate to the RV lot is secured and can be accessed with an individual code.
For more information or to reserve space, call Outdoor Recreation at 567-6050.
Off-base
Saint Patrick’s Big Green Celebration
The Peterson’s Air Force Base Chapel in coordination with Airmen Against Drunk Driving will host the Saint Patrick’s Big Green Celebration from 5 - 8 p.m. March 20, at the Eclipse Cyber Café in Discovery Hall on Peterson Air Force Base. This free event will feature green food and drinks, video game tournaments, music, food eating contests and special prizes!
For more information contact Airman First Class Emily Rivera at 567-3628.
Peak Military Care Network and Mammoths Lacrosse host Military Appreciation Night
Join PMCN and Mammoths Lacrosse for a Military Appreciation Night, 7 p.m. March 23, at the Pepsi Center. PMCN is selling discounted tickets for $29. Part of your purchased ticket price will go directly to PMCN’s mission to connect our local military and veteran families to essential resources. Military, veterans and their families will be honored at the game.
To get tickets, visit: https://Mammoth.KSETickets.com/PMCN.
For more information, visit: http://www.pmcn.com or call, 577-7417.
Vietnam Vet Pinning
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is partnering with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifice, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29.
All Veterans who served in the Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 are encouraged to visit their Colorado Springs Main Exchanges March 29 to receive a memorial lapel pin during ceremonies to recognize Vietnam Veterans’ service. The pins are provided in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration.
For more information on the times of the ceremonies at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base and United States Air Force Academy Main Exchanges, Vietnam Veterans can visit shopmyexchange.com/community.
Veterans who are unable to come to an Exchange for a lapel pin March 29 can visit http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/events/ to find an upcoming event or find a Commemorative Partner in their area at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/partners/partner_map/.
Veterans who still need assistance locating an opportunity to receive a lapel pin on behalf of a grateful nation can contact the commemoration office at 877-387-9951 or whs.vnwar50th@mail.mil.
For more information, contact Michael Casserly at 576-6174.
TAPS seeks volunteers
The Tragedy Assistance Program is seeking volunteers for the 2019 Mountain State Regional Good Grief Camp being held March 29 – 31. Please register at www.taps.org/militarymentors.
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 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 monthly council meetings the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at The Club at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. The meeting is followed by lunch at 12:45 p.m. To sign up or for more information, call the Retiree Assistance Office at 556-7153.
The Retired Enlisted Association celebrates grand re-opening ceremony
The grand-opening ceremony for the TREA - The Enlisted Association Chapter 1, will take place May 4 from 1 - 4 p.m. at 3035B South Academy Street in Colorado Springs. This is a free family friendly event with food, drinks, community service projects and kids activities.
For more information, email Ashley Perry at ashleyperry1210@gmail.com.
Registration for the 2019 FA40 Training Forum is open
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s Army Space Personnel Development Office is hosting the 2019 Annual FA40 Training Forum Aug. 13 - 16 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
This year’s forum will take place in the main conference room of Building 920 where TS-SCI briefings are scheduled.
Registration is open to all members of the Army Space Cadre.
The registration process is not complete without submission of a TS-SCI Visit Access Request, by the member’s organizational special security officer unless he/she possesses a current PAFB/SMDC green badge. VAR information is located on the registration page.
For more information or to register, go to (when prompted, select your Common Access Card email certificate to access the site): https://army.deps.mil/army/sites/ASKMS/FA40_2019/SitePages/Home.aspx.
For more information contact, Bob Kyniston at 554-0459 or robert.a.kyniston.civ@mail.mil.
To submit a bulletin, visit the Public Affairs page.
Schriever Web Highlights and Base Bulletin are notifications that may be of common interest to our members. They are neither an official endorsement nor a solicitation on behalf of the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Office, the U.S. Air Force or the Department of Defense. Additionally, the appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement of the external Web site or the information, products or services contained therein by the 50th Space Wing Public Affairs Office, the U.S. Air Force or the Department of Defense. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation sites, the U.S. Air Force does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. Such links are provided consistent with the stated purpose of the Base Bulletin. For more information about this product, call 567-5040.