Base BriefsWest gate closure scheduled for June 27-28

Irwin Road, west of Enoch will be closed due to construction from 6 a.m.,June 27, to 6 p.m., June 28. During this period all vehicles

must enter and exit the base through the North (Enoch) gate. Large vehicles will not be able to enter the base un-less the sponsor coordinates in advance with Security Forces.

For more information, contact our Tech. Sgt. Adam Drowne, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, at 567-4043 or at adam.drowne@schriever.af.mil.

Town hall meeting to be held in fitness center July 8

On July 8 at 3 p.m., a town hall meet-ing will be held at the Schriever Main Fitness Center. This town hall meeting is for all Schriever personnel who re-side in Peterson AFB privatized hous-ing. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Child care will be provided. Reservations are required for child care. Some of the important topics to be discussed are early registration for Ellicott Schools, bus transportation requirements and registration for the before and after school program.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Judy Dickson, 50 CES/CEH, at 567-5069/2884.

Diversity Day volunteers needed

Schriever Air Force Base will be hosting the 2009 Diversity Day Extravaganza on Aug. 28 at the Base Fitness Center. We are still seeking volunteers to help organize, sup-port, and execute the Diversity Day event. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 in the MSG Conference Room.

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Ellis Jennings at 567-6765.

Single Parent’s Network meeting scheduled for June 30

The Single Parents Network will meet June 30 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center from 3 to 4 p.m. The topic of discussion will be finances and family.

For more information, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 567-3920.

Wanted: base picnic volunteers

The base picnic will be July 17. To ensure a successful picnic, Schriever AFB relies heavily on the help from volunteers. This year there are more than 100 volunteers needed. If you’d like to volunteer to help make the base picnic a success, please sign up.

For more information, contact Derek Hamby of 50 FSS/FSMM at 567-2754 or at derek.hamby-02@schriever.af.mil.

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By Staff Sgt. Stacy Foster50th Space Wing Public Affairs

Two former wing executive officers and close friends came full circle as one passed command of the 4th Space Operations Squadron to the other in a change-of-com-mand ceremony in front of the DeKok build-ing June 19.

Lt. Col. Douglas Schiess, previously the 2nd Space Operations Squadron operations officer, succeeded Lt. Col. Tommy Roberts, who will attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.

The two have been friends since 1998 when they participated in the Air Force Intern Program in Washington, D.C. They were later reunited as captains while serving as executive officers for the 50th Space Wing commander in 2001.

“We’ve known each other for almost 11 years,” said Colonel Schiess. “It’s an honor to follow one of my closest friends and com-mand this squadron.”

As commander of 4th SOPS, Colonel Schiess will be responsible for the $31 billion Milstar communications satellite system ex-ecuting fixed and mobile satellite operations, payload management, systems engineering and ground systems maintenance.

The squadron provides the complete range of secure, survivable, strategic and tactical communications for the president, secretary of defense, combatant commanders and global warfighters.

Colonel Schiess entered the Air Force as a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of California at Los Angeles. He holds a bachelor’s degree

in physics and master’s degrees in human resources management, space systems and organizational management.

He is a command space operator with assignments operating Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Delta II launch vehicles,

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Colonel Schiess’ achievements include a Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, an Air Force Commendation Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal.

Close friends participate in 4th SOPS change of command

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Lt. Col. Douglas Schiess, right, accepts the 4th Space Operations Squadron guidon from Col. Stanford Kekauoha, 50th Operations Group commander, during the 4th SOPS change-of-command ceremony in front of the DeKok building June 19. Colonel Schiess succeeded Lt. Col. Tommy Roberts, who will attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C.

Street breakfast kicks off rodeo season

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Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Sheehan, 50th Space Wing command chief master sergeant, is served breakfast from Pfc. Valerie Sharps, 59th Quartermaster Company, Fort Carson, at the 69th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo street breakfast June 24. The street breakfast is the official send-off of the Pikes Peak Range Riders on their 61st annual five-day ride. Proceeds from the $5 breakfast go to local military charities.

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Commentary byKorey KuykendallSchriever Fitness Center

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What would you do if you only had 100 days to live? Most answers would probably be along the lines of emptying your bank accounts, partying and having a good ole time. Some people would prob-ably try to make amends for past wrongs, etc. You see where I am going with this. Nobody thinks of fitness. Maybe we should.

Th e body you are currently living in is, in theory, brand new every 100 days, save for a few vital cells in the nervous system. What are you going to do with it? Will you make it better or stay the same?

Dr. Henry S. Lodge, author of “Younger Next Year,” says every day you replace about one percent of your cells. So every 100 days your body does a complete turnover. We are six months into 2009, result-ing in two brand new bodies. What have you done with them?

Fitness transforms your body, cell by cell. The demands that ex-ercise places on the body force the cells to adapt, in a good way. Every time you exercise you stress your muscles, which rely on cellular adaption to get stronger. Whether it is lifting weights or running, your body will adapt.

Have you ever heard someone say, “I feel better after I run?” What about someone who goes to the gym to lift weights because they are stressed to get relief? That feeling can be directly attributed to endorphins. Endorphins are a group of chemicals released by the body during exercise that can leave

a person with a sense of well-being, a “natural high” if you will. It is an acute or sudden response to ex-ercise. Some chronic or long-term adaptations to an individual’s ex-ercise regimen, such as muscle hy-pertrophy (an increase in muscle size) or even weight loss, can take weeks to show results.

Fitness shouldn’t be “I have a PT test next month; I need to go to the gym.” It should be a life-long routine. Set a goal to get you started. Whether your goal is to lose weight or play sports, make it something, anything to hold you accountable. We, at the Fitness Center, see it every day, you decide to get ‘in shape’ for your PT test. You struggle to barely pass your test and then proudly proclaim, “I am good for a year.” Good for what, to sit on the couch again? Really, do you think you are good because you can do some push-ups, sit-ups and go for a little jog? What would happen if you were to be deployed on a last-minute’s notice? Don’t you think your fel-low comrades would want some-one who is a bit more capable? Would you want someone who is a bit more capable?

For starters, once per week squadron mandated PT isn’t enough, especially when you just play a pickup game of dodge ball, basketball or any of the other sports you like to play here. Th e American College of Sports Medicine recom-mends 30-40 minutes of cardio-vascular exercise most days of the week accompanied by weightlift ing two days a week. Cardiovascular exercise is aerobic exercise that requires the heart and lungs to

work harder to supply the body with oxygen. Th e optimal range for this to happen is easily fi gured out by using the Karvonen Formula. Th e formula is:

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220-AGE= -resting heart rate= *.80= +resting heart rate= high end of target range

Simply put, keep your heart rate between these two numbers when you run, bike, swim, etc and you will start to see some changes in

your body.Some squadrons do a good job

utilizing the fitness center when they are here. But it still isn’t enough, most days of the week means four or five, not one. That leaves you with a decision to make. We are all leaders; set a good ex-ample for both your superiors and your subordinates and get to the fitness center those other days. You owe it to yourself and the people you work with. After all, you only have 100 days to live; what are you going to do with them?

100 days to a new you

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A year ago Space Innovation and Development Center wasn’t even play-ing competitive soft ball.

Two weeks into this season, the SIDC team is 3-1 in Schriever intramural soft -ball action, and with June 22nd’s 19-5 win over 50th Security Forces Squadron, the team has scored 17 or more runs in three straight games.

First baseman Jay Worrell hit his third home run of the season during SIDC’s four-run second inning and drove in two more runs with a line drive to left fi eld in the sixth.

“It’s not just me who is hitting well,” Worrell said. “We’re hitting well as a team, getting through the lineup and racking up a lot of at-bats. Th e more at-bats you get the better off you’re going to be. Most of us batted six times today.”

Worrell fi nished with three hits and six RBI, while lead-off hitter Joey Stolzmann scored seven times. Even the bottom of the SIDC lineup contributed to the off ense.

Chenita Haggins, the team’s number eight hitter, collected two hits and scored two runs, while Nancy McCalam followed her by scoring three runs.

“Coming in, I didn’t know how well we would play because we were missing a few of our starters,” SIDC captain Alex Sanchez said. “But, we played solid de-fense, especially in the infi eld, everybody was hitting and we did pretty well.”

SIDC jumped on the scoreboard with four runs in the fi rst inning and followed with four more in the second.

Brad Krause drove in a run for 50th SFS in the bottom half of the fi rst inning and Stephanie Fletcher followed with a two-run double in the second, but SIDC kept pulling away, adding to its lead in almost every inning.

“I think we helped our defense by scor-ing a bunch of runs,” Worrell said. “It takes some weight off your shoulders — makes it a lot easier defensively when you’re up 10 runs.”

SIDC held its opponents scoreless in each of the fourth, fi ft h and sixth in-nings, and allowed only one run in the seventh.

For a team that went 5-4 in the rec-reational league last year, the solid start in the competitive league this year has surprised its remaining veterans. Even so, SIDC is proving it is no fl uke through prolifi c run production and a stingy defense.

“Our goal is to keep our bats going and continue to play the way we know we can,” Sanchez said.

As of June 22, SIDC sits in fi ft h place in league standings, but all four of the teams on top remain unbeaten, and two of those have played only two games.

Call the Schriever Fitness Center at 567-6228 for an updated soft ball schedule. All games are played weekday mornings at the soft ball complex off of Falcon Parkway.

SIDC powers way to third straight softball victory

U.S. Air Force photo/Scott Prater

Jay Worrell, fi rst baseman for Space Innovation and Development Center, prepares for a batter during SIDC’s 19-5 win over 50th Security Forces Squadron June 22. Worrell hit his third home run of the season and fi nished with 6 RBI in the win.

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April Biernat remembers how enamored she was as a young teenager. As a Pikes Peak Rangerette, she worked closely with the Girls of the West, and couldn’t help but notice their beauty, elegance and confidence.

So last year, when she came of age, Ms. Biernat applied, competed and earned the honor of Aide to Girl of the West. By proce-dure, she became the 2009 Girl of the West earlier this year.

With this new title, Ms. Biernat is much more than a beauty queen. She is a primary promoter of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, and as such, tours the local area, speaking to people about the rodeo, its events and its benefits to the military community.

Ms. Biernat and 2009 Aide to the Girl of the West, Jessica Greene, toured Schriever AFB June 23. The pair learned about the 50th Space Wing’s mission and delivered three presentations during their visit, informing Schriever personnel about the rodeo.

“A large part of the reason we’re here is

all of the rodeo proceeds benefit our local military charities,” Ms. Biernat said. “So we want to make sure we get out and tell all the people in military what the rodeo is all about.”

The tour also provided a bit of an education for Ms. Biernat and Ms. Greene, who knew of the base, but little about its mission.

“It’s amazing,” Ms. Greene said. “So much goes on here and some of it isn’t even compre-hendable, but what we saw and heard, what the folks here can do with satellites is really astounding. And that’s one of the benefits of participating in the Girl of the West program. We gain some amazing experiences, so it’s really an honor to be allowed to do this.”

Schriever is a major partner in the rodeo. Base personnel volunteer time and service to ensure the smooth operation of the event, its members provide a multitude of spectators and the base benefits from rodeo proceeds. Schriever’s portion of proceeds this year will go toward the base’s financial management fund.

Between late May until the end of the

rodeo, the Girls of the West have little time to relax. After touring local military instal-lations and promoting the rodeo throughout the Pikes Peak Region, the pair begin their actual rodeo duties. During the rodeo, they’ll ride through the arena, carrying sponsor flags between events, and they’ll herd calves during the competition. The duo also play a major role in the opening ceremony and in the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade.

Ms. Biernat likes the way the program is set up for incoming Girls of the West, which allows a future honoree to perform as an aide the year prior to becoming the Girl of the West.

“It’s important to get the experience as an aide because we go to a lot of military places and if you’re not a military person, you don’t know how the military works,” said Ms. Biernat. “It was really nice for me to have somebody holding my hand, going through the process with me. The public speaking becomes an intimidating experience, and just from last year to this year, I’ve gained so much confidence.”

It’s not easy becoming a Girl of the West. Girls who are interested must show a high level of horsemanship and ace an interview with a panel of former Girls of the West.

“They’re looking for someone who looks composed and professional in the arena and can represent the rodeo and the western way of life in a respectful manner,” Ms. Greene said.

The 69th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo begins July 8 and runs through July 11 at the Norris-Penrose Events Center in Southwest Colorado Springs. The rodeo is offering a spe-cial night for Air Force Space Command on July 10. Other festivities include a downtown parade July 7 and a children’s competition on July 11.

Visit www.coloradospringsrodeo.com for more information. Tickets are available now and range between $7.50 and $30, with VIP tickets going for $100. Call 719-576-2626 or 866-464-2626 for ticket information or visit www.ticketswest.com.

To volunteer for this year’s rodeo, con-tact Senior Master Sgt. Donaldo Puller at 567-3726.

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The Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph AFB released the much anticipated news at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time. The Air Force selected 7,724 of 37,172 eligible E-5s for promo-tion to E-6 for a selection rate of 20.78 percent.

Airmen selected this year averaged an overall score of 319.69. Their average time in grade was 5.68 years and 10.85 years, time in service. The combined score is based on the following point averages: 133.29 for enlisted performance reports, 67.67 for the promotion fitness exam, 56.78 for the specialty knowledge test, 40.54 for time in grade, 23.95 for time in service and 5.36 for decorations.

In honor of Schriever’s selectees, a release party was held from 2 to 4:30 p.m., June 19, at the Main Fitness Center.

Schriever congratulates the following staff sergeants on their much-deserved selection for promotion to technical sergeant:

John Austin, 50th Space Communications SquadronMichael Austin, 11th Space Warning SquadronRobert Bailey, Jr., 4th Space Operations SquadronDonald Beckwith, 25th Space Range SquadronErin Beebe, 50th SCSMichael Benitez, 50th Security Forces SquadronNicole Bird, 50th SCSWilliam Burk, Air Force Technical Applications CenterBrian Chambon, 50th Operations Support SquadronStacy Foster, 50th Space Wing Public AffairsShannon Fromm, 50th SCSDanielle Gangadeen, 50th Space WingAdam Graf, 11th SWSMichael Greenwood, 1st Space Operations SquadronMichael Heller, 50th Civil Engineer SquadronGabriel Herron, 3rd Space Operations SquadronBryan King, 3rd Space Experimentation Squadron

Joshua Manchester, 2nd Space Operations SquadronAlberto Montellano, 50th Space Wing Command PostJoel Moses, 3rd SOPSStacey Najar, 50th SCSNathan Parker, 50th OSSRenee Price, 50th Comptroller SquadronShaun Reed, 3rd SOPSJonathon Root, 50th Mission Support GroupBen Ross, Space Innovation and Development CenterDontay Roy, 4th SOPSConrad Schenck, 50th SFSJeffrey Stone, 50th SCSJeremy Tactay, 595th Operations Support SquadronDominique Vasquez, 50th CESJamie Walker, 392nd Training Squadron, Detachment 1Glenn Wooten II, 17th Test Squadron

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Airmen celebrate their birthdays together with a meal hosted by the Satellite Dish Dining Facility June 17. Nineteen participants and their guests were served by members of the Top 3. The next quarterly birthday meal will be Sept. 23, followed by the final one of 2009 on Dec. 9.

Last week’s answer: These are the F-84 Thunderjet. Wing crews flew these fighters from 1949-1950. This week’s question: On June 1, 1953, the wing activated at which Air Force installation?

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Bundles for Babies class slated for July 15Held four times per year, this class is for all Air Force and

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For more information or to sign up, contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSR at 567-3920.

Pre-separation briefThe 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 retire-ment, start the transition process now.

Sign up for this briefing by calling the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 567-3920.

Home Buying Class to be held June 26Looking at buying a home in the next 12 months? Not sure

where to go to get objective, educational information? This class will explain everything you need to know, from house hunting to closing costs. We’ve even tossed in information about buying foreclosed homes. Participants will walk away with a step-by-step guide to assist you in buying the home of your dreams. The next class is scheduled for June 26 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information, contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 567-3920 or e-mail debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.mil.

Disneyland Resort Military Salute extended to Sept. 30

As part of “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” campaign, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active members of the U.S. Coast Guard or Reserves are eligible for a complimentary, multi-day admission into the Disneyland Resort Theme parks, and can book rooms at one of the three Disneyland Resort hotel properties at a special rate. For example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may find hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during the value season. The number of rooms available at these special rates is lim-ited. During the offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” ticket for up to five family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult one-day park hopper ticket. Purchase your tickets at Outdoor Recreation, building 300, room 133.

For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation/ITT at 567-6050.

EQUAL Plus newsAirman 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.

Concert in the Park July 31The Peterson Air and Space Museum Foundation will

sponsor Concert in the Park 2009 July 31 at Peterson Airpark (150 East Ent Avenue). Active duty and retired military, DoD civilians and all their family members are welcome.

The 2009 Concert in the Park is an expression of apprecia-tion for members of the military community who have made and are still making so many sacrifices for their country.

The Air Force Academy Stellar Brass Band will provide musical entertainment from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The program will also include free hot dogs, hamburgers and bottled water.Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.

For more information on this entertaining and relaxing event, call 556-4915 or 556-8314.

Camping Package at ODRRent a camping package for less at Outdoor Recreation,

building 300, room 133. Camping package rental is just $50 and includes a tent, four sleeping bags with mats/pads and a cooler. Significant savings can be had, allowing you to rent bicycles and other camping gear for less.

For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 567-6050.

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Schriever will hold its 10th annual base picnic July 17, and the theme for this year’s event is “Beach Party.”

Th is year, the picnic will be held on the infi eld of the running track next to the fi tness center.

Th e 50th Force Support Squadron has many fun activities planned to make this picnic memorable for the entire family.

A free lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Th ere will be a facepainter, balloon artist, petting zoo, hula hoop competitions, Operation Lil’ MilStar, infl atables and various other activities for children.

Other activities include a classic car, motorcycle and truck show, athletic competitions, eating con-tests, a military working dog demonstration and a Texas hold ‘em poker tournament.

Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Opportunities to help out are available on July 16 and 17, and include children’s craft activities and infl atables monitoring, food service, parking and set-up and tear-down, just to name a few.

Check the Satellite Flyer online and the Schriever Sentinel newspaper for updates and information of this yearly event.

For more information or to sign up, contact Derek Hamby at 567-2754.

(Information provided by 50th Force Support Squadron)

Planning for 10th annual base picnic underway

U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Martinez

A child participates in the ice cream eating contest at the 2008 base picnic. This year’s picnic is scheduled for July 17 and will be held on the infi eld of the running track next to the fi tness center.

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Colorado Renaissance Festival ticketsOutdoor Recreation/ITT will have Colorado Renaissance

Festival tickets soon. Th e festival will be held June 13 to Aug. 2, weekends only, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $15.95 for adults and $7 for children ages 5-12. Th ose under 5 are free.

For more information, call 567-6050 or stop by the ODR offi ce in building 300, room 133.

Waterworld tickets now availablePurchase Waterworld tickets at ITT, building 300, room

133. Tickets are $27 each for individuals 40 inches tall and up. Individuals 39 inches and under are free. Waterworld park operates from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting.

For more information, call the A&FRC at 567-6050.

University representative offi ce hoursTh e following university representatives will be available

in the DeKok building, room 310 at the specifi ed dates and times: Webster University: Every fi rst 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 fi rst and third Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, and every fi rst Th ursday, 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); Regis University: Every fourth Th ursday, 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).

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Scott Dillingham at 567-5927 or by e-mail at scott.dillingham@schriever.af.mil.

Operation: Military KidsOperation: Military Kids is an outreach initiative to pro-

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Aug 2-5 Girls Camp for Girls, Camp Sky High (girls ages 12-18)

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AF Space Camp ProgramAir Force Services Family Member Programs is proud to

announce the AF Space Camp Program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville, Ala., held July 26 to Aug. 1, 2009. Youth will experience, imagine and interact through Space Shuttle mission simulations, tours of the center and the chance to witness fi rst-hand the everyday challenges faced by astronauts.

Th e camp is an inspiring week of fun and enriching space activities. Th is program is open to family members of active duty military assigned to or living on an AF installation, AF retired military, AF civilian employees or activated Air National Guard or AF Reserve.

Interested youth with a minimum GPA of 2.8 may complete the electronic nomination form available at www.afyouth-programs.com and drop it off at the Schriever AFB Child Development Center, the Peterson AFB Youth Center or with Toni Hansen at 567-5364, or by e-mail at toni.hansen@schriever.af.mil.

Nomination forms must include a parental signature in order to be considered.

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